Dunedin, Wednesday.

The misunderstanding between the Education Board and the Dunedin School Committee continues. The latter maintains that it should be con sulted on educational matters by the Board, and it has warned the head mas ter of one of the Dunedin district schools that the recent appointments made to it by the Board are illegal. James Blyth, under remand for em bezzling monies belonging to the Albion Brewing Company, and who had been liberated on bail, has absconded. At a meeting of the education Board to-day it was resolved not to entertain applications for school buildings until money for the purpose has been voted by Parliament.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE FIRE. To the Editor of the Evening Echo. Sir, —At the fire last night the most remark able conduct I ever saw was carried out by the police authorities, I understand by order of the sergeant, who I should imagine had never been at a fire before. As soon as the alarm was given, many willing hands came to assist, and succeeded in keeping down the fire ; the Cap tain, of the Fire Brigade was also in at tendance, but to tire astonishment of all he was positively refused to enter by order of the police. Now, sir, I think such a thing as this should be ex posed at once, because in the event of another fire breaking out the consequences might be more serious. What is the use of the Brigade at all if it is not to look into such affairs as this ? And I should like to know whether the police have any authority whatever over the brigade in the exercise of their duty. Hoping you will give this publicity, I am, &c., Resident.

Can we conceive the idea of a good man without the sense of vice and the knowledge of its existence? I think it impossible. Can this sense of evils to be avoided, be too frequently quickened, or too sedulously deepened? Yet instances pass before us in history, and sometimes in real present life, of a rare and lofty virtue, which we admire in breathless awe, but honestly confess to ourselves our hopelessness of ever rivalling, and even our unwillingness ever to try. Yet are we gainers from a contemplation of the self-sacrifices of a Xavier, the sustained beneficence of an Oberlin. or “ Marseilles’” good bishop, or of Flor ence Nightingale, or (not len-st) of Sir Moses Montefiore. These show to us what excellence is possible to man, “ vic torious over all that is aimless, blind, and base.” To discern such is to hate it, but it must first be discerned. Yes. Swift, you are right; your nice man is one of nasty ideas. He serves us by his example of sparing no pains to shut out evils that encroach to destroy. He has ever before him a lofty ideal standard; and let those who think him occasionallv ridiculous be heedful never to loweV their own.

The idea of “ shields” for infantry ad vancing to a frontal attack every now and again crops up, and in these days of rapid firing, when a whole regiment may be shot down in a few minutes the no tion is "worth entertaining. A very ingenious aparatus of this kind has been invented by Mr Herbcit Miller. The shield is of bullet-proof steel, swinging on the axletree, of two light wheels, con taining four loopholes. Its entire weight is abont i solbs. Two front-rank men, laying their hands upon the axle tree, push it before them, their rifles being placed in a rack in the shield. Then two rear-rank men follow closely, rifle in band, being protected sis well the front-rank men from direct fire. When the “ commence firing ” is sound ed, the two front-rank men take their rifles from the racks, and, in the old kneeling position, fire through two looo holes in the middle of the shield. The rear-rank men fire through the upper loop-holes, the whole two files being in the position of a double rank firing with “ front rank kneeling.” °

THE EVENING ECHO, THURSDAY, MAY 30, IS7S.



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, East Street, near Orr & Co.’s, WILLIAM BIRTWELL, PROPRIETOR, "DEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur to,n ancl surrounding districts that, having removed to more central premises, is now pre pared to supply, at the lowest price for cash,— r RUIT of all descriptions Confectionery of best quality Vegetables & Herbs, all kinds Potatoes, not to excelled PoULTRy, regularly supplied Cheese, &c., &c.



WANTED, a HEAD MASTER for the ASHBURTON SCHOOL. Salary, according to Government scale, /'24S, with free house, also allowances for l’upil Teachers, &c., ranging from £6O to /'7O, and as the population of the town is rapidly increasing the salary and all emoluments are certain to augment in pro portion. Applications, with testimonials, to be sent to the Chairman on or before the sth of July. F. MAC BEAN STEWART, Chairman. WANTED KNOWN.—That the ONLY PLACE where RUBBER STAMPS are Manufactured in Ashburton is at the EVENING ECHO Office, East Street. WANTED, about the beginning of Tune a 3 or 4 roomed Cottage, to rent. Ad dress, W. “Echo” Office. WANTED, a few Respectable YOUNG LADIES as Appientices to the DRESS MAKING. A. O. AITKEN & CO. TWO GENTLEMEN can be accommo -L dated with Board and Residence in a Private Family. Apply ‘ECHO’ Office. R IT having been decided to open a Branch of the Ancient Order of Foresters in Ashbur ton, on MONDAY, June 17th, all persons desirous of joining the Court are requested to communicate with the undersigned without delay, in order that their names may be in cluded in the application. N. HALL, At Mr. O. Digby’s, Tancred Street, Ash bur Lon.



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.



[a card.] DR • J • H. TOWNEND, CONSULTING PHYSICIAN, (Late of Guy’s Hospital, London,) CHRISTCHURCH. Hours of attendance : Mornings Evenings from io until i » 6 9



T-TCENSTNf; ACT, IS7 3, LICF.NSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, iS7 4 . "pUTLTC NOTICE is hereby given that the •7 ANNUAL MEETING of the Licensing Commissioners for the Licensing District of Ashburton and Mount .Somers will beheld at the Court House. Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 4th day of June next, at noon, for the purpose of cons'dering such applications as are authorised by the above Acts. J. E. BUCHANAN, Clerk to the Licensing Court. Ashburton, May 4, 1878. CHEAP FUEL. SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. OPRINGFIELD Coa! can be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. T. CHAMBERS, g O O T AND SHOE MAKER, East Street, Ashburton, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has REMOVED to more central premises, I rosi’ect Buildings, next to Montgomery’s (late T. Skillen’s). A good Stock of Boots and Shoes always in stock at the lowest prices. Boots and Shoes Made to Order of every description and the very best materials. Terms Cash. T. CHAMBERS, EAST STREET. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, gl CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-ST., ASHBURTON. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, jgAS COMMENCED PRACTICE in ASHBURTON, and can be consulted at the SOMERSET HOTEL until he can obtain suitable Offices.



D. K. CLARKSON "O EGRETS leaving Ashburton through having made many friends in the place; but it is simplv because he has TOO LARGE a STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES for the amount of business doing, that he is removing to Christchurch. During the next TWO WEEKS he will offer his customers GREAT ADVANTAGES, en abling them to replenish in this line at RE DUCED RATES.



D. K. CLARKSON, BOOTMAKER, WRONG END OF THE TOWN



ASHBURTON SCHOOL COM MITTEE. NOTICE is hereby given the Compulsory Clauses of the Education Act, 1877, have-been adopted by the Committee, and will now be ENTORCED against Parents and Guardians of all Children between the ages of 7 (seven) and 13 (thirteen) years neglecting to attend the school. F. MACBEAN STEWART, Chairman. May 15, IS7B.



ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G. ANSTEE, BEGS to intimate to the public that he has just OPENED those spacious buildings situate in East Street, as LUN CPIEON AND DINING ROOMS. Persons pationising this establishment can rely on securing all the com forts of a home. The bedrooms are well ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness. The table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for Boarders. N.B.—The proprietor trusts by~stiict atten tion to the comfort of his patrons, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of public custom JOHN FOWLER, GENERAL DRAPER, GROCER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, Tancrcd Street, Ashburton. J OHN FOWLER wishes to- remind his numerous friends and customers that he is still in the Old Place, and begs to thank them for all past favors, and hopes by keeping a GOOD ARTICLE at a FAIR PRICE they will still honor him with their patronage. JUST OPENING, AND TO ARRIVE, "W'IZESTTJEIR, STOCK Consisting of GENTS’ CLOTHING, IN Paget and Sack Suits Overcoats Flannels, etc., etc. Winceys, Shirtings, Calicos, Flannels, etc. BOOTS AND SHOES in great variety. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Tea of the best quality, in half-chests and boxes White and Yellow Crystal Sugars Cheese in any quant'ty, quality not to be equalled in Ashburton EVERY DESCRIPTION OF OILMEN’S STORES. IRONMONGERY, TINWARE. GLASS & EARTHENWARE IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chaff, Always in Stock. WINES AND SPIRITS, ALE AND PORTER In Draught or Bottles. THE BEST BRANDS ONLY KEPT. Highest Price given for Butter and Eggs.



UNION STEAM (Next the ij BURNETT STRi Edward ENGINE] AND GjJ Iv fact j Com The me, Order?



Kngines, Wool Presses, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith, Wheelwright and Shoe ing work, warranted to giae satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. RUBBER STAMPS. 'T'HESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the ‘ ECHO ’ OFFICE, and can be supplied any shape or size from 7s. Sd. STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking;- Linen, &c.. ASHBURTON PIE HOUSE, COFFEE & READING ROOM NOW OPEN. Ties and Coffee nitist be tried to be appreciated. T'HE READING ROOM contains all the •L leading Papers and Journals of the day. K3T Those in search of a cozy retreat on a winter’s night, please note the address. A. WESTON’S Q. C. E. CIGAR DIVAN, East Street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS, il SASII AND DOOR. MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Moore Street. Every description of Timber and Bi.ildmg Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. FUNERALS FURNISHED. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given on th shortest notice. EXCELLENCE, PUNCTUALITY, AND SATISFACTION SECURED BY Taking your Printing TO THE ECHO PRINTING OFFICE. EAST STREET. CARDS CIRCULARS, PROGRAMMES, INVOICES. FANCY SHOW CARDS, HANDBILLS, SHIPPING FORMS POSTERS, LABELS, ' BILLHEADS, CATALOGUES.