THE HEBREW DAY OF ATONE MENT.

nS On Sunday night, October the Jews scattered over the world commenced the celebration of “ the Day of Atonement,’ and from 5.30 p.m. on October 7 until 6.6 p.m. on the following day food was strictly abjured, and the whole of the day was spent in prayer. The occasion, popularly known as the “ White Fast,” is the most important day in the Jewish Calender, and it would be a task of great difficulty to discover one Israelite who does not profess to honor the eventful day by prayer and fasting. The Synagogues were crowded with anxious worshippers, whose feelings towards the close of the service—when the fate of all Israelites is supposed to,, be determined by the Almighty—wejlhnigh approached a state of wild enthusiasm, and the loud and vehement mariner in which the concluding passages of the prayers were given by the congregation was really solemn in its inten sity. In the midst of the most impressive, portion ’df the “Concluding Service,” every male suddenly enveloped his head in the silken or woollen talith which he had beeri wearing throughout the day, and then, his vision shut out from the contem plation of all objects save the Prayer-book, he cried aloud “The Lord He is God.” Then there was a lull, the cornet sounded, and the congregation proceeded home. The origin of the Day of Atonement we find in Leviticus xvi., 29, and the manner in which it was celebrated in the Temple is narrated in the Additional Service of the Day. . According to tradition—and tradition is much beloved by the orthodox Jews—the tenth of Tishri, the Jewish date, was observed as a Day of Atonement even before the Law/was given to the Israelites. - And this day Adam is supposed to have repented of his sins, and to have been pardoned; on it Abraham is believed to have been' circumcised ; and on it also Moses returned to his people after an ab sence in the Mount of “ forty days and forty nights.” The duty of fasting was undertaken cheerfully, and there was ap parently no sign that the reverence for the day is falling off.

MONDAY, December i 6, 1878.]

the .evening Echo.



New Advertisements. WANTED— An Experienced LAUN DRESS for the Somerset Hotel, either to come to Hotel to,, wash, or take it home. Apply to Mr. SHEARMAN, between the hours of 10 till 2 and 4 till 8 p.m. • ' 150 P R E L I M I N A R : Y. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, WILLS ST. (Near Railway Station), WILL OPEN on or about Wednesday next; 18th Dec., for the conveni ence of boarders and the public. The House is entirely new and will be fitted up with every comfort, and the proprietor can guarantee that every attention will be paid to patrons, with a good table, on the most liberal terms. Families can be accomodated with private rooms. THOMAS CLARK Proprietor. 149 Dec. 14th. 1878.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A PPLICATIONS are invited from jOL gentlemen willing to act as Engineer foivtho Council of the County of Ashbur ton. Salary, £SOO per annum, with travelling expenses. The successful candidate will be expected to’initiate and superintend all works under taken by the Council, also to reside in the County, and to devote the whole of his time to the business of the Council. Can didates are requested to state how soon they can commence duties. Applications with references endorsed, “ Application for Engineer,” addressed to the Chairman of the County Council, Ash burton, will be received at the Council’s offices, Ashburton, up to the hour of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the.Bth day of Jan uary, lS7ffi:v. .7 . -i Chairman. Ashburton /Oecernber 10 th, 1878. 140 THE HOLIDAYS. TRIP. TO THE BEACH OR OTHER FAVORITE RESORT. THE undersigned having purchased a Large OMNIBUS, is prepared to undertake, the Conveyance of Picnic Par ties to the Beach or other Favorite Resorts during th« Holidays, on the most reason able terms, which can be arranged. The Omnibus is capable of carrying from 30 to. 40 passengers, and will be driven by the proprietor. Further par ticulars on application to <*■>„> VH JAS. W, McPvAE, 147 Cab Proprietor. Business Notices. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rateß. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 13g Ashburton. "'IduEcALINSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium, 1 Cox Street, Ashburton, .QisW sap W left nt the ECHO Office,



Winslow. GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, BEGS to announce that he has JUST OPENED a General Store at Wins low, near the Railway Station, and hopes to merit a share of public support. A cart will wait upon families for orders regularly. Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. Note'the address— GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. December 3, 1878. ?8 Business Notices.



Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! too BOXES ■ 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure , combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In lib. and packets. ;We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. Orr & Co.



SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.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 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. BUDDEN, SEED MERCHANT, Etc., Etc., NELSON, N.Z. ' Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc. —Packed to any part of New Zealand. “ HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As tlio man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), AND, as wo wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, ho paid by the Gth Dec., 1878. Shout Reckoninus and Long Friends. ' TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30, 1878. 88



r NOTICE. f undersigned begs to give notice JL that in future all accounts must bo settled monthly, and requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. ■ THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. NOW PUBLISHED, THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES • ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY FOR 18 79. ' w Soft)’by" rl L WEEKS? & PIKON,



Fruiterers. Oranges. /Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua,'’ Just Arrived. 70 c ASES ORANGES 70 FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR. w W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FJtOM THE! AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN f.j ORCHARDS. . Ap4 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J If 00 A R AND CO., , IYL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery SC., AC. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. w. t: DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. Fresh.. from Christ churcli daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashbukton. 47 Ironmongery.



LEAMINGTON RANGES AMERICAN STOVES., REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect oui stock. GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Go., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE. Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. , , QUINTON B R O S. ' : 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 or the Best Brands of Ale ; • " and Stoht. ’ : 91 "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 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at r ... . ; ; EVENING ECHO OFFICE. ‘



Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE j I IN ASHBURTON. Anted known, that a. o. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & 00. 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 Now Zealand. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0 s 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. * P 0 R SALE AT T. QUINN & GO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. . -■ v'"; o 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7 s per doz. j- ’ T ......Q UIN N. Moore Street, Ashburton.



Business Notice. THE H 0 RSE BAZA AR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES / i BURNET,T-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attend m and civility. ■ Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. : Horses Bought and Sold on .Commission. FISH. FISH. FISH. jTICHAEL DARCY begs to announce IVS . the opening of his new FISH STORE, ! Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. , Fresh Fish‘Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, &c. = ; Dried Flsh always on Hand. .. ■teg.,Orders by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. "14/fRS. MOREY, having purchased a _IVI_ Large Lot of Toys, for Christmas Presents, is selling Very CHEAP, for one month. Address—Taucred Street, next Mr. R, Chapman’s. LOOK OUT FOR CHRISTMAS? THE GRAND



General Stores. COAL AND Frl REWOOD; OATS AND CHAFF, ; IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, T)EGS toj remind his Customers and Friends D that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for .GASH. SPRING & 'SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STYLES 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. - 1 F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. gIANDO AND QLSE'N, - FAMILY GROCERS, ' ■ i ; TEN T , TA RP AUDI N , ' AND HORSE CLOTH ' MAKERS, AND V" GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, ; EAST STREET, ASH B U R T O N. Orders Delivered to allfParts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Otder and Let out on Hite. Note the address— ' SANDO & OLSEN, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



Cabinetmakers. '' • - tA WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN ' BLIND MAKER. ' ' JOSEPH RULE • ■■ Moore Street. ; *' [ S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads. Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE ... PETER STREET. ' T. A. f G A..T E S, "a .. CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER & IMPORTER, - ; >• PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &o. , FURNITURE REPAIRED; AND POLISHED. - MAPS AND PLANS MOUNTED AND VARNISHED. - > PICTURES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.



Business Notices. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. . r lIIS 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 ; li. Sando, East Street; Tiros. Williams, Timvald. Next meet mg on the 6th inst. ■ '* l ?& ■ 1 ? * ■ A, J. ANDREWS,



:&c. w 132 ANTED, a NURSE GIRL. Apply ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, ia * Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH TO LET. V fANE SHOP.and Several Convenient V/ OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. PUBLIC NOTICE THE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr.’ Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic 1 until further notice.-' • >: ; i R. D. PULLAR, 4,.;; Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board.'" December 9th, 1878.. . - . 126 Meetings..' MEETING of those interested in the Ashburton Athletic Sports will be held at the Somerset Hotel on MON DAY EYENING next, at 8 p.m. ■ W. H. ZOUCH, - 139; Hon.. Sec. Miscellaneous. HARVESTERS AND BINDERS. ir>ULLOCE AND CO. have ON SALE : JL> OSBORNE’S HARVESTERS AND BINDERS. 1 , Farmers are requested to make early application, as we have a limited number only. - Price £7O in Lyttelton. BULLOCK & CO., •• j . ‘ Auctioneers. 130. . • - Tenders. .’I .TO PAINTERS fTIENDERS will bo received by the 3 Undersigned, until 12 o’clock on TUESDAY NEXT, for Painting, Paper ing, and Varnishing Two (2) Houses; one at Ashburton, one at Tinwald. ■ i ! THOMAS WILLIAMS, > Builder, &c., 145 Tinwald. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. nnENDERS are invited f.or the following. B works:— .... ...... _ No. IS—Forming Six Miles of Road between Westerfield Woolshed and the Hinds River. No. 19—Picking Stones off the line of Road from Hinds Railway Station .to . McLoyd Crawley’s Farm—s miles. No. 20—Picking Stones off the line of Road from Sir J. C. Wilson’s Out- Station 1 to the boundary of the Dis trict —3 miles. No. 21—Forming 30 chains, more 51* less, of Road from Bennisoh’s lower fence towards Lagmohr Road. • No. 22 —Metalling 2 miles Winchmore Road. .Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than Noon, of Tuesday, the 17th inst. For specifica tions, &c., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, 4th Dec., 1878. 110



TENDER S. WE have been instructed by Mr. Hay *' T. Smith, on account of his having purchased Greenstreet’s Farm, and intend ing. to reside thereon, to invite tenders for the purchase of the Good Will of the lease of his ASHBURTON, FARM, containing 250 acres and 300 acres adjoining (in all 550 acres) all in crop and grass. * The Ashburton Farm is well-known as one of the best'in the district, being a very early selection. There is a running stream through every paddock and as the farm adjoins the. town of Ashburton, it is most advantageously situated , for markets &c. Tenders to be sent in not later than SATURDAY, the 21st INST. Full particulars can be obtained from H. T. SMITH, Esq, at the farm ; or ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO, . .Auctioneers. 5 6th December. 124 Business Notices. TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON ■ AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. A "W' WESTON, in returning thanks jx, for past favors, begs to inform his numerous Patrons and the Public gene rally, that he HAS OPENED, in connec tion with the Tobacconist Business, THE AMERICAN > Hair Cutting Saloon. HAIR CUTTING , -Done in all the Improved Style*. Shaving—Clean and Cakeful. SHAMPOOING. This Refreshing Toilet done on the American principle, including the ; ‘ ' . CELEBRATED FLORIDA SPRAY HEAD BATH For the address, ..you will find the orthodox Barber’s Foie in front pf my iEstakhshwienfy Street,