Tub Russian Nihilists. -—The abate ment that the Nihilist party in Russia iS increasing in numbers, conceiving new plots, and issuing fresh manifestos in the great cities (says an English paper), is probably correct enough, as also that this renewed vigour is exciting gi’ave consterna tion among the official clas3. But nothing has yet been so extraordinary in relation to this remarkable association as the fail ure to discover the assassins of General Mezentzoff and the other four agents of the secret police who met their fate—of which they had been previously warned— on the same day and nearly at the same hour. This organisation of assassination is more complete than anything yet seen in modern society, and it is quite clear that the operations of the Nihilists are directed by a very able head. Probably the person or persons conducting this in ternal campaign against the worst despotism of modern times keep remote from the actual scene of trouble, though in con stant communication with people on the spot and visiting various parts of the em pire in case of need notwithstanding the vigilance of the authorities. Publicity is the only possible remedy for the political disease from which the Russian Empire is now suffering. The bulk of the popu lation must be enlisted on the side of authority instead of being—as there is now reason to believe—against it. But publi city is precisely that which the Russian Government cannot afford. Secrecy must be met by secrecy ; assassination by vio lence. And thus the attempt to obtain freedom on the one hand and to perpetuate despotism on the other bids fair to con tinue. It is possible that the Nihilists may not obtain their ends directly, anymore than the Carbonari did ; but, say what we will, there can be no doubt that the efforts of the latter did in an unexpected manner contribute to the enfranchisement of Italy.

Talent and Tact. —Talent is some thing, but tact is everything. Talent is serious, grave, and respectable—tact is all that and more too. It is not a sixth sense, but it is the life of all the five. It is the open eye, the quick ear, the judging taste, the keen smell, and the lively touch ; it is the interpreter of all riddles—the sui’- mounter of all obstacles. It is useful in all placos and at all times ; and it is used in solitude, for it shows a man his way into life ; it is useful in. society, for it shows him his way through the world. Talent is power; tact is skill ; talent is weight—tact is momentum ; talent knows what to do—tact knows how to do it ; talent makes a man respectable—tact will make him respected ; talent is wealth— tact is ready money. For all the practical purposes of life, tact carries it against talent —ten to one—Exchange. Good Advice. —The Wanganui Herald, in speaking highly of the cattle, &c., show in that town, tenders the following advice to the public :—We think that attending the show is not the sole duty of the townspeople. A little more tangible interest should be shown, and the. best manner of showing this interest is by becoming members of the association. It was noticed at the complimentary dinner to the Judges that with the exception of one member of the Press, who was present in a professional capacity, not a single representative of the town attended.

Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton ire 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. Orr & 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 being bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler goods of su'-h 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 piices as the best judges.—Advt

THURSDAY, Novsmbsh a a, iB?B,j

T'HB EVENING .ECHO,



Election Notices. TO THE ELECTORS OP ASHBURTON COUNTY. GENTLEMEN, —In consequence of Mr. Saunders and myself being elected to the County Council, it will be unneces sary to hold the public meetings as advertised for the 25th and 26th inst. It now only remains for me to assure you that I shall serve you as faithfully as I can. I have the honor to be Your obedient servant, JOHN GRICG. Longbeach, Nov. 20, 1878. 57 I HEREBY DECLARE MR. ED WARD STAFFORD COSTER, the only Candidate nominated, duly Elected to serve as a Councillor for the Riding of South Rakaia in the Ashburton County Council. , W. H. ZOUCH, Substitute Returning Officer. South Rakaia, Nov. 20, 1873. 60 IHERERY DECLARE MR. JOHN CATHCART WASON, the only Candidate Nominated, duly elected to servo as a Councillor for the Riding of Mount Hutt, in the Ashburton County Council. ‘ R. H. PRATT, Substitute Returning Officer. Jflount Hutt, Nov. 20, 1878. 61



Auctions. THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. TOWNSHIP OF greenstree t. 115 ALLOTMENTS Messrs bullock & co. have been instructed to offer for sale, by public auction, at their Rooms, East Street, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1878, 115 ALLOTMENTS in the already formed Township of Green-street, being at the conjun vtion of the Main Road to Alford Forest, Winch more, iVesterfield, and Ashburton, being about seven miles from Ash burton, on the direct road to Al ford Forest. As the nucleus of a Township already exists, there is every inducement offered, not only from its contiguity to Ashburton, but also from its being the centre of a large and important district to extend its capabilities, and as the population of the surrounding districts increases, greater demands will arise for town allotments, purchasers cannot, therefore, do wrong in giving this their attention. The Terms will be most liberal, thereby enabling all classes to participate therein/. A splendid stream of water running through the township materially enhances its value, and adds to its beauty. Terms Liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO, 32 Auctioneers.



Entertainments. Town Hall. % r^M ASHBURTON. Manager Martin Simonsen. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT ! The Eyent of the Season ! and GRAND OPENING NIGHT, Of the Renowned CHEEVEES, KENNEDY, & BENT’S MINSIRELS, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 21st November, This celebrated band of Sable Delinea tors will present one of the most Original, Amusing, Versatile Ethiopian Entertain ments ever given before an Ashburton audienee, introducing Beautiful Music, Pathetic Ballads, Amusing Sketches, Gro tesque Dances, and Impersonations of Peculiar People. A high-class performance given by STAR ARTISTES And Gentlemen Entertainers with Black ened Faces, pronounced by the Melbourne Press to be the most complete Minstrel Organisation in the Colonies. Every member selected for some special excel lence. An Original Repertoire, the Best Come dians, the Best Vocalists, the Best Instru mentalists, the Best Dancers. Doors open at 7.30, overture at 8 sharp. Admission—Front seats, 4s. ; second, 2s. ; children half-price. Entire change of programme every evening. 55 GEO. LINGARD, Business Agent.



Burton's Circus WILL OPEN IN ASHBURTON, FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOT. 22 and 23. fJIHE LARGEST and Most GENUINE EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENT that ever visited New Zealand. Pit, 3s. ; circle, ss. ; children, half price. 55 W. WOODYEAR, Agent.



Bakers’ Notices. BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL EG to inform tlieir numerous cus §]> tomers, ancl the public generally, that on and after the first day of Novem ber, and until further notice, they will supply BREAD at Gd. per 41b LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. jiSHnspection invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. Bread. Bread. 6d. per 4I b. Loaf. rfUIOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con- JL fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at Gd. per 4Tb Loaf, delivered to all pans of the District, or at the Shop. THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, JSS-Please note— Tancred Street, Ashburton



MaaUngs, Tenders, Wants, &c. LICENCING ACT, 137ffi LICENSING ■ ACT, 1873, AMEN DME i/i' ACT, 1 574. : PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next Quarterly idee ting of the Licensing Commissioners for the District of Ashburton, will be held at the Road Board Office, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, December 3rd next, at Noon, for the purpose of considering such appli cations as shall be authorised by the above Acts. J. E. BUCHANAN, Clerk to the Licensing Bench. Ashburton, Nov. 2nd, 1878. 15



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. 30th instant. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 20th November, 1878. 59 TENDERS are invited for the PUR CHASE of my INTEREST in the SHOP and DWELLING, No.- 4, Prospect Buildings. Tenders close on FRIDAY, 22nd inst., at 6p. m. . The highest or lowest tender not neces sarily accepted. For particulars apply to T. JORDAN, 53 Saddler. TO BUILDERS. nnENDERS arc invited for the Erection X of a House and Stabling at Upper Rangitata. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs. Fooks and Son, up till Saturday, 23rd, on which date tenders must be sent in by noon. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. B. W. MOUNTFORT, 52 Architect. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. nnENDERS for making the Annual § Valuation Lisis for the above Board are hereby invited. The List must be returned complete by the 15th January proximo,' in the form prescribed by “ The Rating Act, 1876.” Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, will be received up to and not later than noon of Monday, November 25th instant. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, Nov. 5. 1878. 17 YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, ASHBURTON.



A SERIES of Six Monthly Lectures in the Town Hall will be com menced. on WEDNESDAY, November 27, by J. H. TWENTYMAN, Esq. (President of the Association). Subject: “ Some Features of Modem Civilization.” Admission —Single Lecture, 1/.; series of Six Lectures, 5/. Tickets can be obtained from members of the Associa tion and at the Echo Office. The dates and subjects of Future Lec tures will be duly announced. 46 62 ANTED, a Smart Boy. Apply to A. 0. AITKEN & CO., Havelock Street. 51 'ANTED, a General Servant. Ap ply MRS. PAIGE, Parsonage, Ashburton. WANTED, a COOK, at once. Ap ply at the office of this paper. Ashburton 11th Nov., 187 S. 23 14 ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to ROBB & BLYTH. WANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap prentice to the Grocery Business. Apply 2 ECHO OFFICE. TITAN" ED KNOWN, that in General VV Printing the public can be supplied with every requisite in the latest and best style of the art at ' EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Stbfet. WANTED KNOWN—That the chert, pest and neitest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OEEICE. East Street. A BARGAIN. FiOR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE. YOUNG Ladies Journals.—We have just received, per Suez Mail, a few copies of this Journal of Fashion for November. Price, 1/9 each, mail copies.



A 'Drapery, NEW DRAPERY ESTABLLSHENT GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERYS BUILDINGS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. A V I N has great pleasure , in announcing to the in habitants of the Ashburton County, that he is now offering at the LOWEST PRICES, NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, Children’s Frocks, Toilets Horrockses’ and American Long Cloths] Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterpanes Haberdashery and Gloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound j Purchased for Cash. Motto



Iromongery. LEAMINGTON RANGEL AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the aborc, Builders should inspect ou, stock. GARDEN TOOLS.! Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE.



Fruiterers. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. rOOAE AND CO., | WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Orange?, Pine Apples • Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton.



W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. ITTEGETABLES Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOOR? STEET, "ANTED, ; Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply ■ ECHO OFFICE,



Business Notices, '" * PHOTOGRAPHY. JUST OPEN. E. TEAGUE, PHOTOGRAPHE R, Begs to intimate that lie has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery nest 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. otos. finished in oil up to life size. 42 jQHRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. .WESTON’S EAST STREET, Novelty Depot. CALISTHENIC 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. Inclusi ue Terms.



SONS OF' TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rIITS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Ilall, 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. QRIOKET! ORICKET!! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. SCHOOL BOOKS Just Arrived —Royal Primers, Victoria Exercise Books, &c, —Echo Office, Stationers’ Hall. East-street. pLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office of the “Evening Ecito ” For Sale at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT.



ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. mHE following TESTIMONIALS have been received “ Messes. Feiedlandee 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. Peecy Cox. “ Oct. 17th, 1878.” “Messes. Feiedlandee Beos. “ I have great pleasure in stating that the Windmill has stood the late galis most satisfactorily ; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “Signed) Noeman P. Thompson. “Longbeach, “ October 17th, 1878.” “Messes. Feiedlandee Beos. “lam 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. Q/y sold and set up in New Zealand 0 / during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can siiow 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., East Street, Ashburton. Sole Agents for the Australian and New Zealand Colonies,



Engineers and Foundries. - U N I O N; JfeSL S T E A'M ' feiS&S-w I R O N YV O R IC S (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. JgIDWARDS AND EE ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that will 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, Proprietors.



THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, AS H 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 gßanges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. Repairs of Castings in Ironfhr Brass of every description. RAILWAY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH. gCOTT jg ROTH ER S, 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. Business Notice.



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING T MACHINE EASILY. HE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments—Weekly or Monthly. .. . ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.