Female Doctors.— There are a large number of female phsicians in Russia. In 1875, the faculty of St. Petersburg alone counted 171 female students, 102 of whom were of noble birth, or, to speak more cor rectly, belonged to the tchin class ; the remainder came from ecclesiastical f ami lies, or from the different classes of citizens not noble ; 53 received their diplomas at the end of the year after most praiseworthy examinations. This custom of female doctors is also prevalent in Germany, in the United States, and in Switzerland. The Nihilists. —The Nihilists, not withstanding the strictest surveillance of the police, have promulgated in St. Peters burg a pamphlet under the title of -tne Living Dead,” threatening the instant murder of all persecutors. They intend publishing, from Oct. 1, a regular revolu tionist newspaper named “ Land and Liberty.” Copies of the above-named pamphlet have been forwarded to almost all the newspapers in this country, and what occasions particular surprise is that those copies, being enclosed simply in book wrappers, have in almost every in stance safely reached their destination without being stopped by the police. The impression prevails that the Nihilist movement has attained such dimensions as practically to defy the repressive efforts of the Russian authorities.

A Heavy Gale.— To illustrate the fury of the gale which raged on Friday (says the. “ Wairarapa Daily”), we may mention that Mr. Joseph Maby, of the Hutt, when cross ing the Rimutaka on horseback, was fairly lifted out of the saddle near Windy Point, and precipitated over the hill side., Hi 3 descent being fortunately a few feet down he escaped without serious injury. Whispers from Cyprus. —The Army and Navy Gazette says:—“ Two anecdotes of British.military life in Cyprus are being mysteriously circulated, One tells how a Bombay lancer, carrying despatches was attacked by three Greeks, from whom he managed to withdraw to a convenient distance, only to wheel about, charge with couched lance, and transfix one of the three would-be robbers ; the other two fled. The second anecdote'relates that a Goorkha was waylaid by six Greeks. The Goorkha managed to kill four of his assailants with his kookerie, and was then himself killed.

FRIDAY, November 29, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



Entertainments. *** SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. fnnHIS Lodge will celebrate their Anni -8 versary with a BALL, To be held in the TOWN HALL ASHBURTON, On Monday, Dec. 2. Admission by Tickets only, to be had from the Committee up till Monday at noon. CHARLES BRADDELL, 70 Secretary.



JL # THISTLE LODGE S. C. No. 627. The installation of officers for the above Lodge -will take place on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 1878, at the Templar Hall, at 4 p. m. A Banquet will be held in the Evening, at Bro. Quill’s Commercial Hotel, at 8 o’clock. Tickets, 12/6 each, can be obtained from the officers and members of the Lodge. Visiting Brethren invited to attend. By order R.W.M. JOHN R. BLAND, 74 Secretary. TOWN HALL!



A TEMPERANCE MEETING will be held in the above place on TUESDAY NEXT, DEC. 3, When an Address will be delivered by Mr. J. W, JAGO, of Dunedin,• Grand Worthy Chief Tem plar for New Zealand South. It is also expected that Dr. Roseby, of Dunedin, and Mr. J. A. D. Adams, P.G.W.C.T., will be present, and deliver short Ad dresses. Chairman in future issue. To commence at Eight o’clock. All are invited. Admission Free. No collection. 80 Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. JUST OPEN. E. TEAGUE, PHOTOGRAPHER, Begs to intimate that he has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery next to Mr. J. G. Anstee’s Boarding-house, Tancred Street. Carte de visite, 12s. 6d. per dozen ; Cabinets, 30s. per dozen ; Home steads and Views, as per agreement. . finished in oil up to life size. HRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WES TON’S |)AST STREET, NovsiriY D»*OX.



Business Notices. PUBLISHED DAILY. Country Edition, for the Trains and Coaches, 3 p.m., Circulated at Tinwald, Hinds, Ashton, Waterton, Willowby, Longbeach, Green street, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, Westerfield, Wakanui, Seafield, Dun sandel, Selwyn, Burnham, and the Junc tion. Town Edition, 4 p.m., Circulated in every direction. Tfin Bbst Medium for Advertisino. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.



£ 8. d. In advance, pei quarter - -060 „ t» (posted) -086 ~ ~ (coach or train) 086 ~ per annum - - I a 6 „ „ (posted) -2 15 6 Or delivered to all parts of the Town 6d. per week. COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PRINTING Of Every Description at the Lowest Prices. STATIONERY, BOOKS, STATUARY, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., J" MPORTED direct from the best Ma :kets, and Sold cheaper than any house in Town.



A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c., Just opened from London, marked o at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Inkstands, Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen Racks, Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Office Bells, String Cases, Invoice Files, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices for cash. Writing Papers, Envelopes,fPens/Jfaks, Blot ting Papers, &c., &c. Photograph Aioums, Scrap - ! Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large’number of Prize Bonks and Cards. Church Services and Hymnals, J Wesleyan and Presbyterian New Hymnals. Bibles, in various bindings Color Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Rulers, Drawing Pencils and Pins. Drawing Papers, Tracing Paper and Cloth, Indian Ink and Colors.



Hair Brushes, Combs, Oil, Perfumery, Scent Bottles, Hair Pins, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous other useful articles. ' y,' All to be sold very cheap, at THE STATIONERS’ HALL, Evening Echo Office, EAST. STREET, SOUTH ASHBURTON. *,week sli&o i>xxos ,.„ ■ P»om*xoB«,



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he lias been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AVELING & 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. McSHERRY GKAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR S ALE , Fencing Standaijfis, 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, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, Agent, Ashburton. 63



UNION IRON STEAM OR K S (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. E ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. D WARDS AND E E Orders for every 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 wotk warranted to give satisfaction . EDWARDS AND LEE, Propiietors. THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. 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. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description.



RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. gC OTT jg R . OTHERS, ENGINEERS, Etc.. Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all descriptions of Machinery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery. Repairing done with expedition.



Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE ■ ' Moore Street. [S prepared to execute all orders Tor Wood Turning, ' Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. Eh Ph O & S <3 4 o* in w H R 2 < Q % D Ph < W Ph 02 & o p Ph Eh r O pH < Ph H H O a Eh 55 « W W 03 X M g § W q O p Ph S H ri _ (5 0 P 3 {5 £> -*j PR m Ph <1 55 q pi Ph W P < CO fc O CO 5* < & p <5 CO Q 55 3 d < Ph O CO W & p H u s Business Notices. 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 2£th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S.



RIOKET! ! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. pLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office of the “Evening Echo ” JpiREWORKS ! -pIREWORKS ! Foe. Sale at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. THE following TESTIMONIALS have been received : “ Messes. Fbiedlandee Beos. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althouse Windmill I purchased of you has stood the late gales, I am glad to say that it has worked most satisfactorily since it has been put up —about five months ago. “(Signed), C. Percy Cox. “Oct. 17th, 1878.” ;



“Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ I have great pleasure in stating that the Windmill has stood the late gales most satisfactorily ; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “ Longbeach, « October 17th, 1878.” “Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ I am pleased to inform you that the Althouse Windmill and Pump, purchased of you, is now fitted up and working splendidly. My ditches are now full of water. I have an abundant supply for stock of every description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “(Signed), John Lambie. “ Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” And several other Testimonials. Qfy sold and set up in New Zealand tj l during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a record. We guarantee the Althouse to give satisfac tion. Buy the Althouse, THE CHEAPEST & LEAST LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER. Highly commended at Christchurch Show The specimen Windmill put up by us in front of our Establishment supplies the Borough and surrounding District with water, only running a small portion of the time. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., f\ East Street, Ashburton. y&F' Sole Agents for the Australian and New Zealand Colonies.



Drapery. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. , are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yyANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of 'FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED KNOAVN, that A. 0. 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. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. O* AITKEN & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their ... • present stock as much a 3 possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



NOTICE. POR 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, 7 s per doz. T .QUINN & CO. Moore Street, Ashburton.



Carriers. 33. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train.



Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZA AR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. IRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for IT Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought aid Sold on Commission. WANTED KNOWN —That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at r 1; EVENING ECHO OEEICE, ; Ejubt.Stbjiev ■ ! :. ■ hs



Wants, &c. WANTED, Tenders for CARTING Timber and Bricks from Timvald to Waterton. Tenders addressed t* Wm. K. Hurst, Saunders’ New Buildings, Ashburton, to be seht in on Wednesday, December 4th, at noon. • 85 WANTED, to Rent a COTTAGE, in or near town. Apply to 76 SANDO & OLSEN. ANTED, a Smart Boy. Apply to A. 0. AITKEN & CO., 62 Havelock Street. ANTED, a General Servant. Ap- Ply MRS. PAIGE, 51 Parsonage, Ashburton^ TTTANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. VV Apply to 14 8088 & BLYTH. WANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply ECHO OFFICE. T O LE T. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. TO LET, JN EAST STREET. A SHOP and Dwelling-house ; also, a Five-Roomed HOUSE, suitable for a Dressmaker, to whom a preference would be given Apply to D. WILLIAMSON & CO., 79 East Street. ALL persons indebted to Messrs. George Parker and Co. * Coal Mer chants, Ashburton, are requested to pay their accounts before the 30th November, to Mr. R. H. PRATT, who is authorised * to collect the same. GEORGE PARKER & CO. Nov. 18th, 1878. 72 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, per W. H. COLLINS, TV* Q 71 O fTOT* Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. ** *67



Meetings. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAR PENTERS AND JOINERS. Ashburton Branch. A SPECIAL Meeting of the above Branch will be held on- Saturday Evening, November 30th, at 8 p.m. All members to be present. 83 W. LEGGETT, B.S. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY, LIMITED. T a Meeting of the Directors held at the Town Hall, on Monday, 21st October, a CALL (the third) of Ten Shillings per Share was struck and made payable at the office of the Secretary on or before Saturday, November 30th next. Interest on all unpaid calls will be charged after that date. • • 0- By order. JOSEPH WARD, Secretary pro tern. 82



Tenders. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD TENDERS are invited for Forming 255 Chains of. Road on Westerfield and Laghmor Estates, near Messrs. Davis and Wilson’s Farm, and between Sections 28908 and 28782. '• l : Tenders are to be addressed to the Chairman, and , l: sent in not later than Noon of TUESDAY, the 3rd prox. Specifications, &c., can be seen at the Office, by applying to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, 25th Nov., 1878. 77 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited |for Forming Portions of West Street, Moore Street, and Park Street. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Fooks and Son, Borough Engineers. Tenders, endorsed “ Road Formation, No. 1,” and enclosing a guarantee deposit of £5 will be received at the Council’s Offices, Montgomery’s Buildings, until Noon of SATURDAY, Nov. 30tli instant. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 20th November, 1878. 59 TO BUILDERS. | TENDERS are invited for the Erection of STORE for Messrs. Orr & Co., Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the undersigned’s office up to MONDAY, December 2nd, when tenders •will be received up to 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ] S. W. BROWN, Architect, &c., 68 East Street, Ashburton,