JUST WHAT YOU MIGHT EXPECT.

About two weeks ago, says the “ h'aii Francisco News Letter,” as the overlain] train was passing Cheyenne, the attention of the passengers was attracted by the lamentations of a poor Irish immigrant, whose berth had been robbed during the night and every penny of his scanty savings stolen, and whose family would, therefore arrive beggars in a strange land. The charitable passengers at once began a subscription, which finally amounted to something over 250 dols. When the money had been handed to the sufferer, a pious, plausible looking man, dressed in black and adorned with a cravat, drew him aside at one of the stopping places, and said :

“My poor man, I’m truly sorry for you. Your sad case touches me deeply. I am myself well provided with this world’s goods, however, and so will give you 250 dols more. Here is a 500 dol. gold note. Give me the 250 dols. you have and keej> the note. May heaven bless you. ” Tho poor Irishman did as requested, with many blessings on the generous stranger, who insisted that his gift should not be made known. When the passen gers reached this side of the bay the pious looking philanthropist was nowhere to be found, he having evidently gotten off at Oakland for reasons of his own. The next morning the immigrant re paired to a bank to get his note changed. The teller picked up the bill and began narrowly examining it. “ There is nothing wrong with the bill, is there ?” gasped the poor fellow. [Now the clever reader has seen all along what was going to happen. He has read lots of just such instances as this. It is the old, old story. Well, we’ll see about that.] “ Nothing in the world is the matter with it,” said the teller quietly, and he handed the man fifty tens. That ended it.

An Enterprising Beggar.—Benevo lent old Lady—“ Sakes alive, child ! what do you want to pails of cold victuals for 1 you had only one yesterday.” Little girl —“ Yes ma’am ; but mother’s taken boarders since. ”

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New Advertisements. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TAKE NOTICE. THE Ashburton Borough Council in tend to object to the whole of the Valuation List for the Borough of Ash burton, now open for inspection at the Council’s Office, at the next sitting of the Assessment Court for the said Borough, upon the ground that many properties are omitted from the list, and that several are of greater value than in the said list set forth. Dated this sth day of February, 1879. By order of the Ashburton Borough Council. CHARLES BRADDELL. 343 Town Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for RENTING the Road Board Reserve, No. 2,0G4, (adjoining Messrs. Fooks and Son’s large paddock, Tinwald, containing 1.5 acres, more or less) for two years from this date. Written tenders, addressed to the Chair man, to be sent in on or before noon of TUESDAY, the 18th inst. For informa tion apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Road Board Office, Westerfield, February 4th, 1879. 342 THURSDAY, February sth. TO DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions to sell at their Rooms, East Street, on THURSDAY NEXT, at 11 o’clock, Dress materials, shawls Silk scarfs, linen collars and cuffs, Stays, feathers, fancy ties, Handerkercliiefs, sheeting, Trousers, tweeds, Holland and Alpaca coats, Dress muslin, Men’s and women’s hose, etc., etc. BULLOCK & CO., 332 Auctioneers. Business Notice. CHEAP TOYS. QIIEAP Y Q-OODS Of every description, at MRS. MOREY’S, Tancred-strcot, Ashburton. 233 Watchmaker. | t 0 B E R T S, MANCIIESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES. By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired cn the shortest notice. 106



Goal and Firewood. * ) N SALE! ON SALE. AT HAYES'S TIMBER YARDS, CA W N pIREW OO D, AT 375. (id. 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 to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at tlie 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 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. 67 Partnership Notices. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. have THIS DAY entered int CO-PARTNERSHIP a 3 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. EROM and after this date the partner ship hitherto subsisting between H. Firth, J. H. Pass, 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.” 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.



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 us to do so, our accounts will for the future be issued FORTNIGHTLY, when 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 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton THE Jfj V E N I N G NEWSPAPER AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICE, Has Removed to new buildings, East street North, near Post Office, and next Quill’s Hotel.



General Storekeepers,



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



Miscellaneous POSTPONED TILL FEB. 14. CHRISTMAS TREE. ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. MRS. MOREY, not having returned from the North in time with the I New Goods for the Christmas Tree to be j 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. T. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LO C ICS MIT H, BELL IIANGER, 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. STTARPLEY, in tendering his _U_ 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. HARDLEY, 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 Vle 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 Nptipes, ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, A S H BURTON, IS open to conduct Sales by Auction, at his Rooms, or elsewhere ; also Sales 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 ripon his books among many others : Lot 1. —619 J acres, fenced, 4-roomod 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, feitced, 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. jaarDON’T FORGET SATURDAY’S SALE, at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Drapery. •^T ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are Selling their Cloih ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. RANTED 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. ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present Btock as much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



Wants, &c. ANTED four respectable YOUTHS as Apprentices. Apply to T. R. HODDER & CO., Ashburton. 339* WANTED, a respectable BOY, to make himself generally useful in oflice. Apply ECHO Office. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap r eat and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OFFICE. East Siaeet. For sale cheap, two dwelling HOUSES ; one five rooms, one four rooms ; situate East Town Belt. Terms liberal. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK. 324 Tenders. TENDERS for Leasing the STABLES at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar, Burnett-street, will be received up to next THURSDAY, February 6th. Full parti culars to be had. at . our offices. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 3 ri ACL AND, CAMPBELL, & CO. Public Notices. ! NOTICE. I WILL not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Annie Walsh, from this date. Ashburton, Feb. 4,1879. 336 ! J. WALSH. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE—The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton is now open for INSPECTION at the Office of the Council, Montgomery’s Buildings, between the hours of 10 and 12 forenoon, and 2 and 3 afternoon. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every sue a objection must be left at the Town Clerk’s Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, Town Clerk. January 14th, 1879. 250



ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. VALUATION LIST, 1879. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Valuation List for the current year is now completed, and will be 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, 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. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Valuator. Road Board Offices, Ashburton, January 15th, 1879. 266 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 be 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, 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, ■ v Clirk> Road Board Offices, , Westerfield, January 15th, 1879. 267 - ' 4 .V ' " MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. THE VALUATION LIST forthe Mount 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 IWd. Business Notices. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S £JaTS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each. MRS. MOREY Tancred Street, Next Mr. Chapman’s. 262 HAMS. HAMS. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ! ORII & CO.’S