The Evening Echo.

VOL. I.— 240

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY,'JANUARY 7, 1878

Price One Penny.



Auctioneers and Commission Agents MESSRS BULLOCK AND CO., -LVJ ’ 'ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, . Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be helcf at their Yards, Ashbur ton, every alternate TUESDAY. CASH ADVANCES made on Stock, Produce, &c., cori ■ signed for Positive Sale.■ * BU L L OCK AN D CO. THE . J 0 N D 0 N AND AN C. AS H I BE - Fire Insurance Company. ASHBURTON AGENTS: SAUNDERS BROTHERS. L



CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. ' W. R. BOYLE, HOUSE, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENT, AGENT FOR THE VICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Goal and Firewood. ON SALE! ON SALE. ' AT HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, g AW at 375. 6d. Per Cord, 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. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity o suit customers, and delivered to all parts of ne district on the shortest notice. Business Notice. WANTED KN OW N, 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 ios., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. WANTED KNOWN, that in General Printing the public can be supplied eyeiy requisite in the latest and best stylo of the art at EVENING ECHO OFFICE, N piREWOOD,



Builders. A SHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding ! Materials in Stock and supplied on most -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. , J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL 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 , ii 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 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 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. E. G. CRISP, r jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (istFloor.)," BURNETT STREET, , ... J . ; A S H B U R T ON. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR. C. W. PURNELL, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Chambers— MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. 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 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, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. Business Notice. JAMES PORTER, PRACTICAL GARDENER, GARDENS laid out and kept in order by day or contract All kinds of Jobbing Work done on the Shortest Notice. , jBSr Please note the Address— ATWORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. 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 j Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. MRS. MOREY, JgEGS to announce to the LADIES OP ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts .hat she has OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUI At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, : TANCRED street (Nat to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator,}



General Storekeeper. VICTORIA HOUSE. LOOK OUT FOR A. O. AITKEN AND CO., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, HAVELOCK 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 f»n 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 HOM A S 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, : , : . J . SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & MKERS



Business Notice. NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !li REMOVAL. DABS AND 0., jj u ijr - C . } Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO TH EIR NEW PREMISES, •. / 1 I’l '' ■ ‘ i yi ■ : : Next the Union . Bank of .Australia EAST STREET. JpiRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their riumeious cust©mers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the- • ..... v . . fi - 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 ordeis weekly . FIRTH, PAS S, AN D CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. mHB following TESTIMONIALS have I 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 l ean tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “Longbeach, ; ; v;.. “October 17th, 1878.” “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ l am pleased to inform you that the Althouse Windmill and Pump, purchased >f you, is how fitted up and working, iplendidly. My ditches are now full of vater. I have an abundant supply for itock of every description. I consider ;he Windmill and Pump almost equal to m artesian well. There is no doubt these nills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambie. “Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.”..., And several other Testimonials, f sold and set up in New Zealand: during the last Six Months, all ning and giving satisfaction. No jr Mill can show as good a record. We rantee the Althouse 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 ront of our Establishment, supplies the Jorough and surrounding District with rater, only running a small portion of. he time. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., East Street, Ashburton, Sole Agents for; the Australian and 1 - Now Zealand Colonies, >



Boarding Houses. ANSTEE’S PRIVATE HOTEL ANI ‘ , t B<pA;RDING f ;;HOUSE. . j TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, .iJ.'jjrG-i TCXnHfataT to intimate to the public that h; has opened the above Superior ant Comfortable Hotel. ~~ 1 Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Larg Dining Rooms, Ladies’ Private Dining ißooms, and Suites of rooms for Families. ! The Bedrooms are well ventilated, and every attention'paid to cleanliness. : The Table will be found all that can be Idesired, r, „ • . : :..... \r . -... i -1 1 i i HdOlJfi . tiisil MIU 1 ' fJ.iH.J- -UV'.. I ' " | First*class accomhiodation j for, Boarders. Chemists. -fcib'tfOr: QHAR LE S J^E^.TE, (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), .•t.tj £- 1 C A ii'J - - ' BEGS TO ANNOUNCE - i* o He lias commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN ~ k. r . MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON. IN STOCK AND NOW LANDING, ; Ex “ Rangitikei.” Veterinary Surgical Instruments. Enemas, Stomach Pumpa ; Trochars. Fleams, Udder Tubes, &c. Silicated Carbon Filters. Galvanic Batteries. Collins’ Achromatic Microscopes. Sea Salt (for Baths). / . , Arsenic, in cvvt. casks. Strychnine,'&c/‘ I J. M. ; CAMBRIDGE, MEDICAL HALF Ashburton. Carriers. | - . B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton, EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. ,1,1 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL carrier, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcel* delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every .Train. Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. : J 6 SEP H. RU LE Moore Street. T S prepared to execute all orders for Wood I- Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATE S, CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER & IMPORTER PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. & FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED.- MAPS AND PLANS. MOUNTED AND VARNISHED. PICTURES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.