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Printed and Published by llorack JOHN Weeks and Charges Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, AsWwt* # Saturday, January 4,



Aghtowaton ‘PradQ DiraeiWYi Accountants and Commission Agents— Charles Bradtiellj Montgomery’s Buildings .. H, J. Bristo, Prospect Buildings, East-st. W, R. Boyle, Moore-street. F. Pavitt, East-st. Architect and Civil Engineer.— , S.'W, Brown, East-street S. Farr, Montgomery’s Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers— . - • » ’ ■•■•;. i Bullock and Co., East-street Barristers and Solicitors — Mr. Branson, East-street Mr. E. G. Crisp, Montgomery’s Buildings Messrs! Harris and Ireland, Montgomery’s •'"Buildings. Mr. C. ’W. Purnell, Montgomery’s .Build- V Sf ■ ./ V-V Bakers, Confectioners, Etc.— Thomas Hicks, Tancred-street Thomas Taylor, East-street,. Sando and Olsen, Eass-street ..... ~ Banks-*— Bank of New Zealand, East-street Union Bank of Australia, East-street Boarding. House Keepers— J. Q. Anstee, East-street Eagle’s Dining Rooms, Havelock Street 'luildeßs, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, "Moore-street. Booksellers, and Stationers — > A. Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street Weeks and. Dixon,.. Stationers’. Hall, .Eastt. , street South Bootmakers— V',’ J. Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-street M. Nealas, East-street Brewers and Bottlers— ' ‘’ 3 Wood and Co., Cameron-strcet - • Quinton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmaker — Joseph Rule, Moore-street. Cabinetmakers and Undertakers— T. .A. .Gates, Pcter-street, near Quill’s G! Parkin, Moor-street Thomas Williams,' 1 inwald Carrier— : v, . . ..... :. G. F. Scott, Cameron-street B. C. Smith, Moore-street Chemist and Druggist— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. . > •.«. Coal and Firewood Merchants— F; ‘ Doherty,'Peter-street 1 • ri ‘ A* Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station ••':.•••• F, P.. Leßretony Bumett-street. » •'- ■ ■ ; Drapers 1 and Clothiers—“ ■; ' • • • * • Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co.-, East-street ’ Firth* Pass, and-Co., Old Bank Store, East street ■ ■'• 10 ; : : T. Quinn &. Co., Moor-street- ■~ . 1 ; Engineers and Founders— ' ' Edwards'and Lee,' Engineers, Smiths, etc., Bumett-street W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Pcters-st Furniture Warerooms— . ...... A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co;, Havelock-street 1 - • • Orr and Co,, East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., East-street Friedlander Bros., East-street Sando. and Olsen, .East-street F. Doherty, Peter-street Greengrocers— W. T. Davison, Moore-street J. Mooar & Co., East-street W. Birtwcll, East Street Hairdresser— A, Weston, East Street Hotels— Quill’s Coihmercial Hotel, near Railway Station Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, East-street Central Temperance Hotel, Havelock Street Ironmongers— Orr and Co., East-street Aitken and Co., Havelock-street S. Hardley, East-street Ladies’ Clothing Establishment— Mrs. Morey, Tancred Street. Painter, &c.— J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Bumett-street Photographer— E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Hyde, Tancred-street S. Flardley, East-street Saddlers— Thomas Dudson, Bumett-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, East-street Tailors— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers— Sando and Olsen, East-street Tobacconists— A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker— J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bollock’s US’Notices in this Directory, £1 per annum. COMMERCIAL PRINTING, 'a fc %']. / MEW MACHINERY JUST ERECTED. pf-IE Proprietors of the Evening Echo *• have much pleasure in announcing that iheir New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbce, is now in full working order, and chat they are prepared to Execute Orders Superior and Cheaper to anything ever yet turned out in Ashburton, and, in future, can Guarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to them. ! WEEKS & DIXON, Printers and Publishers. Evening Echo Office, Street, Qct,| 8,878,



ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO. are Selling their Cloih -1 ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., .. . CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yyANTED. KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO., have opened up. a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy AN TED KNOW N,'that A. 0. 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. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. O’ 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’ NOTICE POR SALE A T T. QUINN & CO’S, ’ DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T . QUINN & CO,, Moore Street, Ashburton. Business Notice. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUIN TON 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 *FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DARCY begs to announce the opening of his new FISH STORE, Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, &c. Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. 78 Coach Proprietor. ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH • leaves Longbeach 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, W 5 Proprietor, '



Kfeteia. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, :v " Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, ... CHRISTCHURCH. R . s¥ l T H BEGS to inform the public that the above Hotel has lately been renewed,,, and fitted up in the .Best .Home Style, with every attention to comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms: ' -‘ ’ Commercial and Sitting Rooms. Liquors of the wery best' brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH,* Proprietor.v - l Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l Under Distinguished Patronage. •, QUILL’S HOTEL. (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post and Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) mHE Proprietor of the above Magnifi- I cent Hotel begs to announce to Commercial ' Travellers, ; Families, and Visitors to this prosperous district, that this establishment is acknowledged to.be the finest in,' Hew Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments, are specially designed to suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. vSplen did Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one of the Best Libraries in the colony. Large Sample Rooms to meet the requirements: of. Commercial Travellers. Bath Rooms, and a First class Billiard Saloon furnished with'.one of Alcock’s Prize Tables. T. Q. haying, arrangements with the best wholesale houses in Aus tralia for the supply of Wines and Spirits, •is in a position to offer nothing but a genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above Hotel. T.Q. guarantees everything in stock of the purest descrip tion. The Trade' Supplied.* V i QUILL’S ;-'i v\'- COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton. ORAM’S SOMERSET •!•.,? {;. COMMERCIAL ~.. j AN D FA MI L Y HOT EL, ASHBURTON. under the patronage of Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of New Zealand. Sir JAmes Ferguson, Bart., late Governor ot New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas mania. / JpHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision or an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of the contents of the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR.



CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'y'HIS well-situated and Commodious Hote *T'IS NOW OPEN, '■ A Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. Meals, is. each; Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The manager is now prepared to receive Orders for Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Caxes, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Manager,



Engineers and Foundries JOHN ANT>ERSON~ CANTERBURY FOUNDRY 1 CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that lie 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. I ' McSIIERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English arid 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. • Estiiriates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, • " ’ Agent, Ashburton. 63 UNI O N JMI STE A M ! ■ggggHi ■ I R O N.y\ Wi O R K S I t 1 '(Next the Horse Bazaar), 1 ' BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. JgD WARDS, AND, TEE ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS,. AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that wil compare favorably with'any in Canterbury. Important. —Ex erieiiced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators,. Portable Engines, Wool Presses, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to" order. General Smith , Wheelwright y and Shot ing wotk warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet irefn ovens; Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. Plough Shears on hand to suit Hornsby’s Ploughs. Kitchen Ranges from £3 10s. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description. RAILWAY FOUNDRY } CHRISTCHURCH. gCOTT BOTHERS, ENGINEERS, Etc.. £ ' Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, | Near the new Passenger Station. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all description's of Machiriery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given | for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery, Impairing done with expedition,



Pr^peryt GRAND SHOW New Goods E are now opening up a second shipment of . KB‘W 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 . ’ _ ; Gents.’Colored Shirts FLOWERS. io boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons FOPLIHS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. FRIHTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety, -i 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 AND 00



Miscellaneous, SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT - - SOCIETY. - rHIS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. AH information can be obtained from Bros. G. \V. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street; Thos. Williams, Tin wald.'Next meet ing on the 3rd inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. Watchmaker. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, a* OPTICIAN, ETC, ETC. ALWAYS on hale a Large Stock of Englis America’i, Geneva, and other Wa<chen French, American, and other Clocks ; Col cave and Convex Spectacles ; Reading Glasses Wedding and other Rings ; Barometers, Ther mometers, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Pocket Knives, Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers. Arrived per Star, brig, from New York, six cases of American Clocks—all new styles. J. P. PARKER, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c. . Two doors above Bullock &, Co.’s Auction Rooms), EAST STEET, ASHBURTGN. ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Yl J^OBE[RTS, MANCHESTER-ST.,. CHRISTCHURCH. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106, Bootmakers. M. NE AL AS, BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per ship “Lutterworth” from England, of thi best Imported Goods and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STOCK '• of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will b« SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES, SSTQmx own make, sewn or pegged, of everj description to order, Repairs attended to. T. CHAMBERS, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton tha : he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment at. Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, an< all orders entrusted to him will have ever] attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made tt order, of every description and the very besl materials Terms Cash. T CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET- Painters.



TEAGUE A'SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER. HANGERS,, AND GENERAL DEC&KftTORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) *sr SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2«



J. R. CHAPMAN, : PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. TANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, a‘ fc*. Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishe* PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice.