WEDNESDAY January is, 1879.3

THE EVENING ECHO,

Printed and Published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburt* n Wednesday, January 15, 1879.



Ashburton Trade Directory. Accountants and Commission Agents Charles Braddell, Montgomery’s Buildings Architect and Civil Engineer— S. W. Brown, East-street S. Farr, Montgomery’s Buildings B. Mountfort, East Street Auctioneers— Bullock and Co., East-street Barristers and Solicitors— Mr. Branson, East-street Messrs. Harris and Ireland, Montgomery s Buildings. Mr. C. W. Purnell, Montgomery’s Build ings Bikers, 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. G. Anstee,-East-street Prince Albert Boarding-house, Wills-st. Guilders, Contractors, Etc.— G. Parkin, Steam Saw Mills, Moor-street .Thos. Williams, Tinwald G. Compton, Builder, Moore-street. Booksellers and Stationers — A. Weston, Prospect Buildings, East-street Weeks and Dixon, Stationers’ Hall, East street South Bootmakers — T. Chambers, Prospect Buildings, East-st. ,M. Nealas, East-street Brewers and Bottlers — Wood and Co., Cameron-street Quilrton Bros., Mount Somers Road Cabinetmaker— Joseph Rule, Moore-street; Cabinetmakers and Undertakers — T. A. Gates, Peter-street, near Quill’s G. Parkin, Moor-street Thomas Williams, 1 inwald Carrier— G. F. Scott, Cameron-street B. C. Smith, Moore-street Chemists and Druggists— J. M. Cambridge, Montgomery’s Buildings Charles Neate, Moore Street. Coal and Firewood Merchants — F. Doherty, Peter-street A. Hayes, Firewood and Timber, near Rail way Station F. P. Leßreton, Bumett-street. Drapers and Clothiers— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Orr and Co., East-street Firth, Pass, and Co., Old Bank Store, East street T. Quinn & Co., Moor-street Engineers and Founders — . Edwards and Lee, Engineers, Smiths, etc., Burnett-street W. J. Hessey, Central Foundry, Peters-st Furniture Warerooms — A. Spillard, Tancred Street Grocers, General Dealers, Etc.— Aitken and Co., Havelock-street . 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. Birtwell, East Street Hairdresser — A. Weston, East Street HOTELS— Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ne*r 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. Plardley, East-street Ladies’ Clothing Establishment- Mi's. .Morey, Tancred Street. Painter, &c.— J. R. Chapman, Tancred-street Teague and Sons, Burnett-street T. S. Tucker,"-Moore-street. Photographer— E. Teague, Tancred-street Printers and Publishers— Weeks and Dixon, East-street Plumbers, Gasfitters, Tinsmiths, Etc.— J. C. Dolman, Tancred-street Joseph Plyde, Tancred-street S. Hardley, East-street Saddlers— Thomas Dudson, Bumett-street Surveyors— C. E. Fooks and Son, Fs»t-strect Tailors — . Aitken and Co., Havelock-street Tentmakers— . Sando and Olsen, East-street Tobacconists — ■ A. Weston, East-street Watchmaker — J. P. Parker, East-street, near Bullock’s jßSrNotices in this Directory, £i per annum. COMMERCIAL PRINTING, NEW MACHINERY JUST ERECTED. r.HE Proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in announcing that their New _ Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now- in full working order, and chat they aie 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, • i Printers and Publishers. Evening Echo Office, East Street, Oct.x 8,878,



Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. R. SMI 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 very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor. Comer of Cashel and Manchester Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. 11l Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. (Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post and Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) THE Proprietor of the above Magnifi 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. Splen 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. having completed 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. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE VAULTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton.



ORAM’S SOMERSET COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier of Ne-v Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart., late Governor o*. New Zealand, AND Sir Charles Ducane, late Governor of Tas' mania. T HIS 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 ot the cellar. R. W. SHEARMAN, PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. qpHIS well-situated and Commodious Hote asr I S NOW O PEN. Boarders and. the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. . ; ''Y‘, - r .. . ; Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for early trains. > Breakfast or Tea, i/; Dinner, l/6. ) Private Rooms, extra. • ; Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a. in. ;'Dinner, *l2 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 ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, EEGS to notify that he 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. Me SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS. • English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh v ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE i 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, &e., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, Agent, Ashburton. 63 UNION STEAM IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Jgl D WARDS AND Jj ee ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for eveiy 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 erienced 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, and Shot ing wok warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. THE ' CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, AS FI BURTON. 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 iron 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 eveiy description. Business Notice. ~ SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Tongariro,” Totara for Wells Ex “ Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 feet first-class Boards and Scantling Ex “ Drover,” from Bluff, 120,000 ditto ditto Ex “ Wave of Life,” from Thames, 50,000 feet Flooring, Lining, &c. Ex “ Flora,” from Kaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 feet. Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited), CHRISTCHURCH, And EA.ST STREET, ASHBURTON. . RUBBER STAMPS. • L'.-V T % Useful STAMPS, with Ink’and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE and can be supplied any shape or t size froin 75."6d.



COAL AND FIREWOOD. OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, BEGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STVLES ONLY. WASHING MACHINES Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. FARMERS’ REQUISITES GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. Ij ° ° K U T FOR SANDO & OLSEN’S NEW ADVERTISEMENT. Orders left at any of the following Agents will be promptly attended to Wakanui J. W. McClure. Wakanui Creek G. Ledley. Seafield T. Jones. ~ ... ... M. Bruce. Charing Cross ... G. S. Brown. Newiand Edwin Watkins. Goods and parcels delivered every Tues day and Friday. Business Notices. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi. cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata .shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bleed and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizil Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO., Homcepathic Chemists, London. HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders-of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowel 3, and are invaluable in all com* plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sore 3, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds,; .Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thojiaw Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World.



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT E are now opening up a second shipment of IsTjETW 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 POPLINS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. PAINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. 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 CO.



Miscellaneous. 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 >n and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Watchmaker. H . R 0 B E R T S, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH, ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106 Bootmakers. M. NEAL AS, BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per ship “Lutterworth” from England, of th« best Imported Goods and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES, £2FOur own make, sewn or pegged, of ever} description to order. Repairs attended to. B T. CHAMBERS, OOT AND SHOE MAKER East Street, gs to notify to the public of Ashburton tha has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment a iots and Shoes from the Best Makers, anc orders entrusted to him will have ever} ention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made ti ier, of every description and the very bes'; iterials Terms Cash. T CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET- Painters. m % oBA m TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) J®5T SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



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