money value, for they have made most strict laws with regard to European explo rations in Nineveh ; and yet a brick mer chant can cart away records of the past by thousands to sell as material for building. Only a few months ago news reached Eng land of a fine slab with a bas-relief on it having been broken up to stop up an old drain in the neighborhood of Bagdad. We hope that some of the societies interested in Oriental explorations will endeavor to stay such proceedings.

JUST ARRIVED.

There came to port last Sunday night The queerest little craft, Without an inch of rigging on ; I looked, and looked, and laughed. It seemed so curious that she Should cross the unknown water, And moor herself within my room — My daughter—Oh my daughter ! Yet by these presents, witness all She’s welcome fifty times, And comes consigned to Hope and Love, And common metre rhymes.

She has no manifest but this ; No flag floats o’er the water ; She’s rather new for British Lloyd’s— My daughter—Oh my daughter ! Bing out, wild bells —and tame ones too ; Ring out the lover’s moon ; Ring in the little worsted socks ; Ring in the bib and spoon. Ring out the muse ; ring in the nurse, Ring in the milk and water. Away with paper, pens, and ink— My daughter—Oh my daughter !

' : TKe Moacl&yV October 2B;r "



A New Annual. —A novelty Jin- the shape of literature wilt be published in Mel bourne in the beginning of the year, being an “Australian Ladies’ Annual,” the whole of the tales and contributions in which are to be from the pens of ladies. It'is being got up by Mr. Francis Hopkins, and among the con tributors are two New Zealand ladies not unknown in colonial literature, one being a resident of Auckland, the other of Dunedin. The Ups and Downs of Life.—Some months ago (writes “Aigles,” in the Australa siatt) it was mentioned in this column that a young fellow of noble birth was earning ian honest living as a gardener, his experience having been obtained in his father’s plartt houses, &c. This was Mr. Sackville Gordon, son of the late Lord Henry Gordon, and cou sin of the Marquis ot Huntly. He died last week, having lately served the State officially as a letter carrier. I believe the last possessed he some lime ago invested in the goodwill*of a small public-house in Fitzroy. He came out of that speculation in about four months, with £$ generously presented to him by the patron brewer. He kept the place respectably, his family connections beingknown to but one person in the neighborhood, to whom he sometimes said :—“ It does seem a little out of joint that a Gordon should be serving ale at 3d a glass to Collingwood larri kins.” Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General Stores. O.RR & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. They keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinp bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler goods of sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same pi ices as the best judges.—Advt.



ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. MEMBERS are requested to meet at the Engine House on WED NESDAY EVENING, 30th instant, at 6.30, for Practice. By order of the Superintendent, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Hon. Sec. COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. SECOND GENERAL ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. I HEREBY give notice that, in accord ance with the provisions of “ The Counties Act, 187 G,” and “ The Regu lations of Local Elections Act, 1870,” NOMINATIONS for Two . Gentlemen to serve as Councillors for the County of Ashburton, for the Riding of Mount Somers, and Two for the Riding of Upper Ashburton, for the said County, will be received at the following places up till Noon, on Tuesday, the sth November: — Riding of Mount Somers. Mount Somers Road Board Office. Riding of Upper Ashburton. Upper Ashburton Road Board Office. Forms of Nomination, as prescribed by “ The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 187 G,” can be obtained from the follow ing Substitute Returning Officers, at tire above-named places, before the hour of 12 Noon, on the day of Nomination above stated: — Fox Mount Somers Fitting. Robert Harvey Pratt, Substitute Re turning Officer. For Upper Ashburton Riding. William HallZouch, Substitute Return ing Officer, A Poll (if necessary) will be held on Wednesday, 13th November, at the fol lowing places:— Riding of Mount Somers. Mount Somers Road Board Office. Riding of Uppep, Ashburton. Upper Ashburton Road Board Office. CHARLES BRADDELL, , ' • ReturningOffivei’. Alhbustonj 98th OetpWtfj 1878,



ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR and LILL, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. WEDDING Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery made to order on tlie Shortest Notice. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter. 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. ; - npte— - THOMAS HICKS* > THE PIONEER Tancred Street, Ashburton WANTED,, to Rent, Immediately, a Two or Three-Roomed COTTAGE. Apply ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, ''PENDERS for PLOUGHING 180 Acres 1 Tussock Land, three" (3) inches deep. Tenders to be :sent in to H. Moffat, Wakanui, not later than the 31st October, 1878. ANTED, Two Good CARPENTERS. Apply to PAGE & HODDER, - •••• y 0... Moore ; Street. WANTED— An Apprentice for the Print ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Boy need apply. ECHO QJlice . FOR SALE. AQUARTER-ACRE SECTION in Have lock Street, on very easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. ON SALE! ON SALE! at HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, Stakes! Stakes! TOTARA WELL TIMBER, AND BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, p OTATO i~S . POTATOES. FOR SALE, • at A. O. AITKEN & CO. ’s, Havelock Street. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. APPLICATIONS are invited from Gentle men competent to act as ENGINEER for the Borough; salary, £*s° per annum, with permission to carry on private practice. Applications to be sent to the undersigned on or before Monday, 4th November next. ‘ CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 23rd October, 1878.



OPEN THIS DAY. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &c. S. PHILLIPS, Watchmaker, etc., from Christchurch IS now making a Splendid Show in the . TOWN HALL Box Office. Watches, Chains, Ear-rings of Ever}' Descrip tion, at Bargains.



New Goods. JUST oPli NE D UP, Ex “ Palala” and Wafmate,” A targe and Splendid Lot of Account Books, from Foolscap size to Super-royal, in a VARIETY OF BINDINGS. Also, Photographic and Scrap Albums in abundance, made to order for the Advertiser. A very Choice Assortment of Ladies’ Note Books and Purses, all of which will be offered AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 83” Stores supplied. R. BINSTEAD, Albion House, Cashel Street west, Christchurch. W. R. BOYLjE, P STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 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. RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very useful Stamps, which can be made any size, shape, or design. Rubber Stamps for Cheques Rubber Stamps for Receipts Rubber Stamps for Companies Rubber Stamps fcifßanks Rubber Stamps for Societies Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Moderate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street.



ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, Wood & Co. Have on hand a Large Stock of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle. SHEEP MUSTERING. WE propose MUSTERING our SHEEIj at Alfred Mills on TUESDAY, 2 9 tl| October. . , Owners are requested to be m attendance to claim strangei J AUNDE r S BROTHERS. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C. -HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium, Cox Street, Ashburton; Cox Street, Ashburton; Coders can b 6 left at the Echo Office.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE GALLERY AND CABINET MANUFACTORY, Peter S t_r ee t . T. A. GATES, ' PICTURE DEALER. Manufacturer of all kinds of Carpentry, * . . Cabinet Making, v ?; Furniture, Venetian and other Blinds, Picture Frames, &c., &c. LOWEST CHARGES, combined with BEST WORKMANSHIP. Furniture Repaired and Polished. Maps and Plans Mounted and Varnished. A Lot of PICTURES On Sale at GREATLY REDUCED , PRICES.



CALISTHENia 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 ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



CHARLES NEATE, (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Fjriedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON.



NOTICE. jP O R SALE AT 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.



SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rlllS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. All information can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street; Thos. Williams, Tinwald. Next meet ing on the 25th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. THE HORSE B AjjZ AA R LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. tjirst-class accommodation for a Horses and Vehicles pn iposi liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. SADDLE HORSES OR BUGGIES ON P(IRE. > ' v "-; lf "' • r*a***<r*& $ Mefsw SflHpht Sold M Coibwlwgjl



To Farmers & Others ' UNDERSIGNED HAVE CONSTANTLY ON HAND £ Farm Implements; •r • • ■ $ '■■T> * | And j agricultural machinery Of Every Description. WOOL PACKS, SHEEP SHEARS; FENCIN GMAT E RIA L. GRASS & CLOVEJR SEEDS. JUST LANDED Ryland’s Best Fencing WIRE, 6,7, 8, 9 & 10* * PORTLAND CEMENT, GHjSFF CUTTERS, PLOUGHS; CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, . CORN CRUSHERS, HORSEPOWERS, ETC. Also, Galvanised Iron, IN ALL SIZES, Which we are now Prepared to Sell at MOST REASONABLE PRICES. f , B®, CASH ADVANCES Made on Growing Crops, Shipments of Wool and Grain. FRIEDLANDER BROS EAST STREET, Ashburton.*.



DRAPERY NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! A. O. AITKEN & GO. Are now opening up, a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING A? 0 SUMMER DRAPERY, Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints New a ßibbons New’Feathers New 7 Flowers New Hats New Bonnets Note the address A. O. AITKEN an 6 CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREET Ashburton.



GRAND SHO OF New Goo d's; AT !>* w shipment of E are now opening up a" second ISTZETW GhOCXDS, Consisting of Gents.’Black Satin Hats' / . .. Gents.’ White Shirts ,4 ‘ ‘G Gents. ’ Black Cloth Suits Gents. ’ Rouble and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts V rv >' f'/ H ' n id boxes. New Flowers ft 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons , jflfc&iihades of Bonnet' SilksTtoTmatch' New ,r. ; /. f-'jj . <■ POPUHS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. ir- PRINTS. 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. . /*>■ ■ \J t. ■' /‘.j. BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, io 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 ANID CO.



SAUNDERS BROS., ASHBURTON, CHRISTCHURCH, AND LONDON. H E JJ Have a number of NDERSIGNED .IESFi IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED FARMS AND OTHER Properties for Sale In the Ashburton County! T OWN &, S SEVER A L ÜBURBAN g ECTIONS FOR SALE • ON EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS. INDENTS EXECUTED For every description of Goods from the Australian, American, and English Markets. OATS AND OTHER HORSE FEED AT LOWEST RATES. SAU ND H RS* BROS. WATCHMAKER. fEWELLER, OBTIGIAN, Sfc,*. &c; *£ i A LWAYS; 01 Sale a Ls/ge Stock 6f'Engr ■; A lish; American" Geneva', * 'aifid;. bt)ief.?; :r Watches; Fiencli, American,' '.'ahd' 1 Other Clocks; Concave and ConYex^ Spectacfes:;_... Reading Glasses'; Wedding-and ; other 1 - Rings; Barometers ; Thermometers j- Eye : ‘Protectors ; York/ 6 ibises -of Clocks—all'New Styled.* - ’' j. p..parser, WATCHMAKER. (Two doors'above Bullock & Co.’s Auction Rooms), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ‘



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. really Good BREAD at 5)4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited pn daily. iress - NB-lxrmSEN, • Note the address, S A GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS ?East Street. S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER EAST STREET, - Ashburton. THE undersigned having-received a LARGE ASSORTMENT of the undermentioned Goods, wishes to inform his numerous patrons and the public generally, that the same is just opened up and marked off:— If you want Cheap and Good Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S, , the Cheapest Retajl House in the trade. If you want Account Books, Day Books, Pocket Books, Surveyors’, and every kind of Office Requisite,' ~ ■■ GO TO A. WESTON’S. \ If you want a Good Novel" In Boards or Cloth, Magazines, Journals, Song Books, &c., GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want Fancy Goods, Cheap Jewellery, Perfumery, Cards, Draughts, Chess, Walking and Single Sticks, • GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want any of the leading Daily and Weekly Newspapers or Illustrated Papers published in New Zealand, Australia, England, or America, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you Smoke, and' are fond of Good Tobacco, go to a Tobacconist, Pay a Little More, and get genuine American Tobacco, Cut and Uncut ; also, the Best Brands only kept in Havanna and Manilla Cigars - * AT A. WESTON’S A. W. has also a Large assortment o Wooden Pipts in G.8.D., L.H.E., F.H.S., and other Brands. Meerschaum .and Clay Pipes, Ambers, Ferrules, Match Boxes, Pouth;s, Pocket-Knives, and all the requisites for smoking. Note the Apdress— Ar WESTON, i BOOKSELLER>\ND STATIONER, TOBACCGN IST, NEVUS'' " AGENT,-. 11l LL • POSTER, AN D . GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENT, . East Street and Railway Station