"Now for the practical moral of tins his torical sketch of Ashburton’s bcginuin r, : The “ pilgrim fathers ” of this town I ..Ft undone the tree-plauiing of tlio pul he places in it at a time when so much: good might have" been done. From the t-t per intendent downwards, with the old excep tion of Turton, and the modern one of Ward, they thought of nothing but imme diate personal profit; and the idea of spending money for the benefit of their successors in private property, or even their own town lots, never entered their heads, far less the—to them—ridiculous proceeding of planting trees in the public places of the town to benefit the towns people, on whose future enterprise and advancement they traded. They were not “great men,” whose tree-prints would have reminded us we could worthily fol low their example. Lot not, then, “the dead past bury its dead ! ” Their example, and that yet worse one—previously re corded by us-—of the barbarous destruction by modern Christchurch selectmen of the tree-work done by their more thoughtful predecessors, should be preserved, unburied and unforgotten, as warnings against such cruel civic sins of omission and commis sion.

“Let ns, then, be up and doing,” Planting trees early and late : Let us make the “future pleasant ” By “acts in the living present, . < Still achieving, still pursuing ” Something better than rich state l

Something superior to the mean, grovel ling, grinding of mere “dust” for the pocket as well as for the eyes ! The only public planting done by the modern rulers of our local affairs is that in the Grange Reserve for public gardens and recreation in the very IN’. W. corner of the town. The meagre plantations there can hardly be described as thriving well. But i 3 it irrevocably decreed, as a law of the Medes and Persians of Ashburton, that the whole of the railway reserves, on both sides of the line, is to be given up to sidings for commercial purposes ? Is there no way of providing some little tree shelter for the shop fronts of East-street 1 Or must they ever assume the outward appearance of a town ill a state of siege when a fierce wind blows from the horrible K.W. 1 Cannot some useful and eye reiieving arboriculture be initiated in Baring and Mona Squares, on other reserves not likely to be immediately appropriated for building purposes, and on the town belts and river terraces 1 The Borough Council has, we are glad to see, voted £IOO for this purpose lately ; but we should like to see private contributions towards an object of such general advan tage, supplemented by appropriations from the funds of local bodies; and, above all, a thoroughly good plan for the best expenditure of the money all over the township adopted, its execution placed in the hands of an experienced, discreet, and yet enthusiastic practical forester, and provision made, by the establishment of a special trust, for undisturbed nursing and preserving of the timber until the time should come for felling or uprooting it to make way for necessary buildings, or for it 3 being thinned out to promote large growth of the remainder, when the sale of the thinnings would help to pay the cost. Who are the men —the manly ones—of the present day that will make a little sacrifice of brain 3 and money, in order to deserve the gratitude of their descendants and successors for permanently improving as well as beautifying Ashburton by the systematic rearing of cheerful and whole some verdure?

A gentleman having occasion to call upon an author, found him at home in his writing cham ber. lie remarked the great heat of the apart ment, and said, “It is hot as an oven. ” “ So it ought,” replied the writer, “ for ’tis here I make my biead. ”

WEDNESDAY Januarv 23, 1579.]

THE EVENING ECHO,



New Advertisement. A IST T E D , a plain COOK for a country hotel. Apply to MRS. QUILL, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. 285 TTTANTED, at once, a Good HOUSE- W MAID.' Wages, £3O. Apply to Manager, Prince Albert Boarding House. 287 TIN WALD FURNITURE DEPOT. PjHARLES Jg RADER, CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed -with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwald, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Maher.) V 280



PUBLIC NOTICE ~TTE Westerfield Mill Bond, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic Meetings. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. p'JllS '''useful institution facets every alter-. 1. rmte Friday in the New Templar Ilai!. Moore Street. New members AH infbi malion can 1 e obtained from Bros. G, W. Andrews, East 1 own Belt : js.. San do, r.ast Street ; Tlios, Williams, Tinwalcl. Next meet ing on the 17th insl. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S,



' " Public Notices. T ; ' ]; BWiT(Sri3OROUGH" COUNCIL. l/oi I r L CATION OF VALUATION LIST. MAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List I J fi r the Borbugh of Ashburton is in.'vv 0.1.-IK Foil inspection at the Office of tho Council, Montgomery’s Buildings, between tie hours of 10 and 12 forenoon, and 2 and 3 afternoon. All objections thereto must he left at the Resident Magistrate’s'• Court, Ashburton, on 'Or before the loth day of February, addressed to tlie Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at tlie Town Clerk’s Office, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. _ CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clei’k. Ashburton, January 14, 1879. 209 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. VALUATION LIST, 1879. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Valuation List for the current year is now completed, and will he open for inspection until the 15th February proximo, at the Office of the Board. Any objections to the above List must be made in the form and manner prescribed by the “ Rating Act, 1870,” and a copy of every such objection lodged with the C.crk ox the Board at least seven dear days before the sitting of the Assessment Court, the date and place of which will be duly announced. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Valuator. Road Beard Offices, Ashburton, January ,15th, 1879. 266 SOUTH RAIMA ROAD DISTRICT. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the Valuation Roll of the South Rakaia Road District for the year 1879, will be Open for Inspection, at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, until the 15th day of FEBRUARY Next. All objections thereto must be left at the Board office, South Rakaia, addressed to the Judge of the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the same office, addressed to the Chairman of the Board, not less than seven clear days be fore the sitting of the said court. A. MAKEIG, 278 Clerk to the Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. VALUATION LIST, 1879. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Valuation List for the current year is now completed, and will he open for inspection until the 15th February proximo, at the office of the Board. Any objections to the above List must be made in the form and manner prescribed by “ The Bating Act, 1876,” and a copy of every such objection lodged with the Clerk of the Board at least seven clear days before the sitting of the Assessment Court, the date and place of which will be duly announced. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. Road Board Offices, Wester-field, January 15th, 1879. 267 Business Notices. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of tlie AVAIMATE 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, per AY. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 67 CHRISTMAS TREE ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. TA/T RS. MOREY begs to intimate that, in IVri consequence of the great rush on Xmas Eve, and the consequent disappointment of many of the ticket-holders,, she has determined to hold another distribution ol 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 FOOKS AND SON, LICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS, XTAVE'REMOVED- to their offices on JLL the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. 1 January 15tji, 1879. 264



Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. YY ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & 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 gamed at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand. ANTED 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. Business Notice. Bread. Bread. gANDO & OLSEN beg to inform the Public that from the Ist January, 1879, their BREAD will be Sold for sd. Cash, from the Counter, and s|d. monthly accounts. 187 “ HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), A ND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th of the month. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, 88 NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be settled monthly, &nd requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 41b. Loaf. nnHOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con | fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S np RIM M E D JJATS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each. MRS. MOREY, Tancred Street, ' Next Mr. Chapman’s. 262



Ironmongery. OR R & CO. Would call Special attention to THEIR STOCK OK IRONMONGERY. A Fine assortment of Carpen ters’ Tools now landed. I RONMONGERY. Parties Furnishing should in spect our Stock of Plated Goods — TEA POTS, CRUET STANDS, BUTTER DISHES. TEA AND COFFEE SETS, TABLE CUTLERY, &c., &c., &c- IRONMONGERY. STOVES, RANGES, GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIRONS. These Goods are imported di rect by ourselves, and will be sold at prices below anything hitherto offered in Ashbur ton. IRONMONGERY Harvesting Tools — Hay Forks, Rakes, Scythes, &c. McCORMACK’S Reapers and Binders. No farm should be without one. Can cut and tie even if the Straw is only 9 inches long. No necessity for wire. BUY A McCORMACK, AND SAVE YOUR STRAW. 200 DOZEN HORNSBY’S PLOUGH SHARES, Landing ex “ Hurunui.” OR R & C CL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



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Fruiterers. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 LOOKOUT FOR NEW FRUIT! O 0 A R AN D C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. , Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47 Business Notices. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. 11/TRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted JjjL by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs. Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. jsgrCOX STREET, ASHBURTON. (Mr. Powrie's late Residence,) 272 J.



Wants, &c. 'ANTED, for an office,- a BOY who can write. 'Apply Box 4, -Ash burton. 281 I'YTANTED, a respectable intelligent y BOY as an apprentice to Printing, it ECHO OFFICE. TO LET. NE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES'in our new buildings. SAUNDERS BR OTHE LIS. 0 64 VTTANTED, a steady COMPOSITOR. W Permanency for a competent hand. " . ■ '- ECHO Office. CHERTSEY BEAOH. SALE, or to let for one crop, 400 Jj acres of GOOD LAND in grass, tur nip crop, and fallow, with well, stables, and house. The purchaser could reap pre sent crop," and stock it for winter feed. For particulars, apply to E. MOSSMAN, care Mr. H. Jones, Ashburton. 274 TjTIXTRAS. for WOOD’S ItEAPEItS JPj and BINDERS can be obtained from the undersigned. FREDERICK PAYITT, 283 East-street, Ashburton. HAMS. HAMS. STLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S Tenders. TO PAINTERS. TENDERS required for PAINTING, WRITING, etc. , auction room in Baring Square, Ashburton, for Mr. A. Harrison. Appyto R. BIRD, builder. 280 mENDERS ARE INVITED till 6 p.m I on FRIDAY, 24th inst., for ERECT ING A VERANDAH in front of our new buildings. • . The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specifications can be seen at our East-street. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Ashburton, Jan. 14, 1879. 258 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. Tenders Are invited for FENCING (sawn timber and palings) Sections 450 and 451, Burnett-street; also, ERECTING a STORAGE SHED on the same land. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Fooks aiid Son, Borough Engineers, Triangle, near the Post Office; and tenders endorsed “ Tenders.. for Fencing ? or “ Shed ” to be delivered at the Council’s Office on or before MONDAY, 27th inst., at noon. CHAS. BRADDELL, Town Clerk. ; Ashburton, January 17 th, 1879. 270 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDERS ARE INVITED for the B supply of Timber and Concrete 1. — s,oooft. sup., more or less, culver! stuff 2. — 25,000 ft. sup, more or less, kerbing and side channelling 7 •; . ALSO— ;• • 3. 150 Casks Portland Cement. Specifications may be seen at the office of Messrs. Fooks and Son, Borough Engi neers, Triangle, near the Post Office.; and tenders—endorsed “Tender for Timber,” or. “ Cement ” —to be delivered at the Council Office on or , before MONDAY, the 27th instant, at noon. CHAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, Town Clerk. January 17th, 1879. 273 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO ROAD CONTRACTORS. rENDERS ARE INVITED for FORMING ONLY part of Cass-st., md the road round; Mona Square. Plans and specifications may be seen at he offices of Messrs. Fooks and Son, 3orough Engineers, Triangle., near the Post Office ;• and tenders endorsed ‘ Tender for Formation ” —to be delivered it the Council’s Office on or before VIONDAY, the 27th instant, at noon. CHAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, Town Clerk. January 17 th, 1879. 269 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A PPLICATIONS are invited from /\ competent persons to act as FER RYMAN at the Rangitata Road Bridge Ferry. Particulars and conditions of appoint ment can be seen at tlie Geraldine Road Board Office ; the Town Clerk’s Office, Christchurch ; and the Council’s Offices, Ashburton. ? '' - Applications, with references—endorsed “ Ferrymanßangitataßoadßridge Ferry ” —will be received at the Council’s Offices, Ashburton, up to 10 a.m. 'on the. Fifth day of February, 1879. SCALE OF CHARGES s. d. 2 o For Foot Passengers' ; ... ; ... -... v ~ Horses (including horse'and rider) 3 0 „ Vehicles ' ‘ 1 .... 5 o „ Merchandise, per cwt. . ... j. ■ T o T W; C. WALKER, Ashburton, , ;; : Chairman.-. ~ . January 15th ? 1879, ; i 1 279