MILITARY DISCIPLINE.

(Weekly Despatch .)

A strange episode occured at Notting ham recently during the Royal visit, which tends to show on what a slender reed the military discipline of our troops’ rests. The 48th Regiment were sent from the Sheffield barracks to act as a guard of honor. They were marshalled in Chapel-bar, taking up positions three paces apart on each side of the street. There was a tedious delay when wait ing for the return of royalty from the castle. Everyone was weary with wait ing about an hour beyond the expected time, and the soldiers, though “ stand ing at ease,” seemed especially plagued \vith heat and ennui. Suddenly an in spired mischief-maker on the roof of one of the crowded houses dropped a penny into the cleared roadway, and the ffioney was instantly picked up by one of the gallant 84th. Before a minute had elapsed several shil'ings worth of coppers must have been thrown into the street from tools and windows, apd a most qndignffied scramble ensued amongst the soldiers, who unhesitatingly broke their ranks, amid the laughter and applause of the people. The two officers in charge in Chapel-bar were naturally indignant, but were quite powerless, for the copper shower continued, and the red-pogted . gleaners reaped the fruits almost under trie officers’ legs. At last loud words of threatened “ pourt-martial ” were heard, and some half-dozen men were ordered to fall out and despatched on sentry duty up and down the street. But their position only amused the spectators all the more, and as the sentries marched the coppers fell thick in front and rear, Even then the copper shower proved to seductive for the martial spirits, and many coins were hastily picked up as they walked, whilst others were thrust into their harffis by children, who ran forward and picked them up for the sentries amid the cheers of the crowd. Seeing the failure of this device the officers ordered the sen tries back into line, and called 'out a corporal to take down the names of gyery man wfio left thq V3 n k§- §uf nqw fhe rgars o.f laughter were redoubled, for the corporal, standing well out in the centre of the street, became himself th? target of the metallic rain, and it was better than any farce on the boards to see ho\v adroitly fhe cor nqpd darffid ouf 4 hand to catch and pocket the coppers whenever the offi cers’ eyes were' off him. It was all in vain y officers and non-commissioned Officers were powerless to cheque the greed for coppers. The game con tinued fitfully for nearly an hour, and on one of the officers showing his indigna tion actively, by turning one of the sol dier’s pockets inside out, the crowd hooted and began tq pelt him with Grange-peel and other more unpleasant though soft substances. Matters were looking nasty, and more than a lark was .beginning to be apprehended by some of the spectators, when io.tunateiy their Royal Highnesses came in sight at the top of the street, when instantly the were at attention, and the crowd found another occupation in gazing and cheer ing. If suen an incident as this had occurred among the troops at the open ing of the French Exhibition, what a supply of moral “copy” would have been furnished by the specials ; but as it happened qnly in England? this instruc-. tiye'incident Was parsed over silence, so far as we know, by all the metropo litan press,

A MATRIMONIAL AGENT.

The Civil Tribunal of Paris has been called upon to adjudicate between Prince Galitzin and a matrjmQpial agent Whose services he had employed. It appears that about three years ago Prince Galitzin wished to marry, and asked his mother to find him a suitable partner. Princess Galitzin, who was anxious that her son would make a rich marriage, applied to Mdme. Quentin- Proffit, who had been strongly recom mended to her by a former tutor of her son as a ■ matrimonial agent whose services would be ‘ found invaluable. Mdme. Quentin-Proffit, after some re search, found a youngjlady who seemed likely to suit Prince Galitzin ; but after he had one or two interviews with her, ' matters did not proceed smoothly, and the negotiatio is were broken off. Soon afterwards Mdme. Quentin-Proffit sent in her little bill, which amounted alto gether to inluding £l7 for cab hire, £6 for postage, correspondence, and miscellaneous disbursements, for dresses, and £177 as a fee. Prince Galitzin considered the bill to be an exorbitant one ; and as Mdme. "Quentin-Proffit refused to make any reduction, the matter came before the civil tribunal, which has decreed that he his only to pay a twelfth part pf the ItiQi demanded.

A Whale Item.—One of the most ancient items of whaling information (says the Auck* land Star) is to the effect that a gentleman named Jonah was cast up by a whale, and thrown upon dry land. The latest whale news is to the effect that a 7° feet leviathan of the deep has cast himself into a paddock of Mr. Hamilton’s, at Arapipi. That he shook his collossal tail, turned several somersaults, squirted a few thousand gallons of water over a Hock of sheep, and a variety of gymnastic performances, stuck its head down. into the sand, and gave one mighty expiring gasp, which drove several hundred tons of sand into the air, and then lie was no more. Mr. Hamilton’s son John was the first to see the the enormons fish. Mr. Hamilton and others went to see the dead body, and as they stood by its neck they were unable to see over, such was is immense size. Nothing has been done to utilise the carcase.

The Maori as a Taxpayer. —In enu merating the many claims that the Maoris had to special representation, Mr. Taiaroa re marked that the Native ladies were far better contributors to the revenue than European ladies They smoked—that was one point in their favor ; then they used a week’s allowance of sugar at one “go”—they would consume a pannikin full at one meal. The Maoris also consumed a large quantity of beer, and gene rally used more articles that paid duty , than white people. If th«y got £20,000 to-morrow they would not leave Wellington until they had spent it all, If he (Mr. Taiaroa) had to travel o.ver the whole of his district he would spend the whole of his money in travelling expenses, which he ought to aavs his children. For years he had not yet gained his cause. He looked upon the Native Minister as a Maori,

The Evening Echo, Wednesday, October 23, 1878,



WANTED, Subscribers for copy of “Encycio- Britannica,” nevv edition. Seven volumes now out. R. BINSTEAD, Bookseller, Christchurch. WANTED —An Apprentice for the Print ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Boy need apply. ECHO Office WANTED, an APPRENTICE for Wood- Turning, anc\ Cabinet* making. Can live in the house, Apply to JQ3BPR RULE,' Moore Street.



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. APPLICATIONS are invited from Gentle men competent to act r\s JihfGJNEER. for the Borough j salary, £lso per annum, with permission to carry on private practice. App'-icadons to be sent to the undersigned on or before Monday, 4th November next. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk, Ashburton, 23rd October, 18^8,



TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, October 24, TO MECHANICS, RAILWAY EMPLOYES, CAPI TALISTS, SPECULATORS, & OTHERS 84 VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. 84 MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO have re ceived instructions from Mr. F. F- Mayq ! o offpr for sale by public auction, at their rooms, East Street, on October 24 — 04 VALUABLE BUILDING Q . ALLOTMENTS, O 4 A portion of his Freehold Property, adjoining the Township, and fronting Moore 'Road, being a continuation of Moore Street and Havelock Street, and -will be found very suitable Qv Private Residency, being close to the Town ship. The land' also being of' really First-class Quality, can easily he made available for Gardening Purposes. A plan can be seen and full particulars obtained at the office of the undersigned. Terms of payment most liberai, namely, Cash Deposit, the Balance b.y instalments Sale at 1.3 c p. m. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



New Goods. JUST OPiiNEI] UP, Ex “ A Large 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. a® 3 Stores supplied. R. BINSTEAD, Albion blouse, Cashel Street west, Christchurch. CALISTHENIC GLASS 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 y Music, and Drawing in Various Styles, Preparatory School for Boys.



FOR SALE. A QUARTER-AC RE SECTION in Have lock Street, on very easy termsi Apply ECHO Office. pOTATOES. POTA TOE S . 'FOR SALE, at A. O. AITKEN & CO. ’s, Havelock Street. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton.



E. A. GARNETT HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS DEALER, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and District that he has removed to No. i, Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stack a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits, Etc., Etc. Note the Address, — E, A, GARNETT, No. i, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street.



NOTICE. PO 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. ‘2O doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T , QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



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. CHARLES RRADBELL, Agent lor Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets.



A. PEARCE’S —CANTERBURY CUP SWEEP Notice to Subscribers. THROUGH having the misfortune to be BURNED OUT, and a number of the above Tickets being destroyed, I find it an impossibility to proceed any further with the above Sweep ; therefore,*!/ holdeis of Tickets will make application to me with their Tickets, I will return their Subscriptions. Thanking the public for past favors, Your obedient servant, A. PEARCE, Ashburton. October 14, 1878.



SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. flllS 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. MR. G. W. PURNELL, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Chambers — MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, wTr. BOYLE, ■ J7 STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET,- ASHBURTON.



To Farmers & Others THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE CONSTANTLY ON HAND Farm Implements AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY Of Every Description. WOOL PACKS, SHEEP SHEARS, FENCING MATERIAL. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS, JUST LANDED Ryland’s Best Fencing WIRE, 6,7, 8, 9 & 10. PORTLAND CEMENT, CHAFF CUTTERS, PLOUGHS, CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSEPOWERS, ETC. Also, GOSPEL OAK Galvanised Iron, IN ALL SIZES, Which we are now Prepared to Sell at MOST REASONABLE PRICES. ftsuCASII ADVANCES Made on Growing Crops, Shipments of Wool and Grain. FRIEDLANDER BROS EAST STREET, Ashburton.



DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS !! A. O. AITKEN & CO. Are now opening up, a large and [choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY, Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints NewJßibbons New Tea thers New Flowers New Hats New Bonnets Note the address A. O. AITKEN and CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREET Ashburton.



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, • AND VALUATOR, ASHBU R T O 'N pARMS to LET and .SELL, of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated in all parts of the District. 3000 Acres, in Blocks to suit Purchasers, on easy terms. 150 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, near the Hinds. Money Lent in Large or Small I Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY.



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'J'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 Machmes~in Ashburton.



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Baz'.rr), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, 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 work warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. 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,



SAUNDERS BROS., ASHBURTON, CHRISTCHURCH, AND . . LONDO N. Hp H E pjN D ERSIGNED number of AND UNIMPROVED FARMS AND OTHER Properties for Sale In the Ashburton County. SEVERAL HP QUBURBAN Q 1 OWN & O OECTIONS 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. SAUNDERS BROS. CEIsTTBAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET,] Ashburton.



'J'HIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel WILL BE OPENED ON TO-MORROW, October 19. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Remember the Address— ‘HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM, Manager. NEVER Was there A Better Opportunity OF BUYING FOR CASH. F. DOHERTY T) EGS to remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND Ready-made Clothing, Ju-d 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. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, Peter Street, Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUFPLY really Good BREAD at s}4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. . Note the address, S ANDO & OLSEN, - GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS 1 East Strbbt, :