We learn from the Palmerston “Times” that Mr. William Puddy, of Waikonaiti, has disposed of the entire horse, Prince, to Mrs. Nimmo, of the Taieri, for three hundred guineas. Count Schouvaxoff. —“ Atlas,” writ ing in “ The World” of October the 23rd, Says :—“I had a pleasant chat with Count SchouvaloffinParis on Thursday afternoon, just before he set out on his long and * dreary journey to Livadia. It will be readily imagined that the Count did not reveal many diplomatic secrets to an out sider, and that I should not repeat them if he had; but I may say that he posi tively denied that the bellicose utterances of the Russian newspapers—“ The Golos,” “ The Journal de St. Petersburg,” and the Russian correspondent of “ The North German Gazette ” —were to be looked upon as inspirations of the Government, and that he wished that fact clearly stated to the English nation. ”

SATURDAY, December 14, I*7B-]

the EVENING ECHO.



New Advertisements. TO PAINTERS. TENDERS will b® received by the Undersigned, until 12 o’clock oh TUESDAY NEXT, for Painting, Paper ing, and Varnishing Two (2) Houses; one at Ashburton, one at Tinwald. . THOMAS WILLIAMS, Builder, &c., 145 Tinwald. 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 JAS. W. McRAE, 147 Cab Proprietor. Government Notice. NOTICE OF ALTERATIONS IN TRAIN RUNNINGS, TO TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY DECEM BER 16th, 1879. THE 8.45 a.m. Christchurch to Dune din Express will leave at 8. 40 a.m., and the 7.15 a.m. Dunedin to Christ church at 7.35 a.m. The 7.26 a.m Christchurch to Timaru will leave at 7.20 a.m. The 4.40 p.m. Christchurch to Ashbur ton will leave at 4.45 p.m. The 6.15 a.m. Ashburton to Christchurch I will leave at 6.10 a.m. > , The 4.5 p.m. Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 4.15 p.m. The 4.30 p.m. Ashburton to Christchurch will leave at 4.40 p.m. For the times at intermediate stations*, please see posters. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 13,1878. 143. v - R NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. ANNIVERSARY DAY. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1878. LYTTELTON AND CHRISTCHURCH LINE. ORDINARY TRAINS, with a late train, leaving Christchurch for Lyt telton at 11 *ls p. m., and returning there from at 11 *45 p. m. NORTHERN LINE AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains, with the following exceptions : —The 4‘55 p.m Christchurch to Amberly leaves at 5*25 p.m.; the 5*5 p.m. Amberly to Christchurch leaves at 6 ‘35 p. m.; the 4 ‘3O p. m. from West Oxford leaves at 5 p.m. ; and the 6*lo p.m. from Rangiora leaves at 6*40 p.m. In all cases these trains will arrive at all stations to destination 30 minutes later than usual. A late train will leave Christchurch for Rangiora at 1115 p.m., returning there from at 12*45 a.m. A special train will leave Christchurch for Amberly at 9*50 a.m., returning there from at 9 p.m. SOUTH LINE AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains, with the following exceptions :—The 4*15 p.m. Timaru to Ashburton leaves at STO p.m. ; the 4*20 p.m. Timaru to Oamaru leaves at 5*20 p.m. ; and the 3*30 p.m. Timaru to Albury will not leave till 4*30 p.m. The 5*45 p.m. Albury to Timaru will not leave until 6*35 p.m. The Waimate Branch train to make two trips : one to meet the 4 p.m. North, and again for the 5*20 p.m. South. Ordinary single fare tickets issued to or from stations within the Provincial Dis trict of Canterbury, on SATURDAY, December 14, or MONDAY, December 16, will be available to return up to last train on December 17. No goods traffic. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Deo. 11, 1878. , 144



Winslow.. GEORGE LADRROOK, 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. 98 Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Ptire. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In 11b. and yi lb. 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,” 8 x i}( 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 the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), AND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Short Rkckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers ancl Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30, 1878. 88 NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be 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 1879. Sold ry WEEKS & DIXON,



Fruiterers. Oranges, Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua, ’ Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES 70 FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and . SPLENDID FLAVOR. : W. BIRTW EL L , WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN . ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. JIT OO A R AND C 0., , IVI WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED *0 EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashbukton. 47 Ironmongery. LEAMINGTON RANGEL AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the abor';, Builders should inspect out stock.



GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Co., 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 of ..the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 91 NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the W AIM ATE 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 EVENING ECHO OFFICE. ELw Street,



Drapery.. ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. RANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Largo Assortment of FANCY GOODS.. 'Yy- ANTED known, that A. O. 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. 0* 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. 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. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7 s per doz. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



• Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZAAR, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-BTREET, 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. MICHAEL DARCY begs to announce the opening of his new FISH STORE, Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, &c. Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. 78 TOYS, TOYS. TOYS. MRS. MOREY, having purchased a Large Lot of Toys, for Christmas Presents, is selling Very CHEAP, for one month. Address—Tancred Street, next Mr, R, Chapman’s. LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND CHRJSTMAS TREE. 101



General Stores. [C'OAt- AND FT-R-KW OO D OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL. QUANTITIES. F.- DOHERTY, Y T> EGS to} remind his Customers and Friends D that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & [SUMMER DRAPERY -AND •; ; ' READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, " OF THE LATEST STALES ONLY.- WASHING MACHINES Just Imported,..of the. Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. r - 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. s ANDO AND ALSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, ■ ,-vTr - . ~ . ' . ' ' TENT, TARPA ULI N , AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. O Orders Delivered to all|Parts of the Town. FLAGS ofALI, NATIONS Sup , plied to Otder and Let out on Hi? e. Note the address — ; SAN.DO & OLSEN, EAST SI REE T, ASHBURTON.



Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN blind maker;. ’ JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. "U"; [ 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 • GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATES, ’ CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER & IMPORTER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. ! FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED. MAPS AND PLANS MOUNTED AND YARNISHED. o —-— PICTURES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.



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 6th inst. A. J, ANDREWS, R,S,



Wants, &c. ANT ED, a NURSE GIRL.- 132 • APPIy ECHO OFFICE. •' : Y'VTANTED/ to Rent immediately, for YY twelve months;: a Four-Roomed COTTAGE, Ayithin Ten Minutes walk of Post Office. Apply ECHO office. ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to : 14 • ROBB & BLYTH .• 1 ;»»• TO "LET, TWO-ROOMED COTTAGE, East Town Belt,with every convenience, f Apply • MR' SEALY, 136 ' ' Nurseryman. TO LET: *• QNE SHOP ..and Several Convenient ■ OFFICES iii our “new Buildings. 64 “ ■ - - BROTHERS. PUBLIC NOTICE THE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic until further notice;. ;■ • ; . R. D. PULLAR, , Clerk to Upper.;Ashburton Road Board. .D3cember.-9th,.1578. > : - 126" Meetings. MEETING of those interested in the Ashburton Athletic Sports will be held at the Somerset Hotel bn MON DAY EVENING next, at Bp. m. , W. H. ZOUCH, 139 Hon. Sec. Entertainments. WESLEYAN CHURCH. 0 B A Z AAR ANi) IF T A UCT IO N IN THE • TOWN HALL,' ASHBURTON, ON Tuesday,. Wednesday, & Thursday, DEC. I"TH, IBth, AND 19TH. - ; A Lot of Beautiful FANCY AND . USEFUL ARTICLES, Made expressly for this • BAZAAR, Vhich are marked off at Moderate Prices.



In aid of the Building Fund. 115 Tenders. TEN DERS. WE have,been instructed by Mr. Hay T. Smith, on'aecount 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. 6th December. 124 Business Notices. TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. A W. WESTON, in returning than! a j3_, 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 Imprbved Styles, Shaving—Clean and' Careful.' " shampooing: u-; This Refreshing Toilet ’done on', the? American principle, including the /,V CELEBRATED FLORIDA SPRAY HEAD BATH For the address, -you will find the orthodox Barber’s Pole in front' of my Establishment, East Street. 129



GOALS. COALS. COALS. A LL'kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD' j\ delivered at the shortest notice in. any quantities and at reasonable rates, v 'GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield' Coal Dep6t, 138 . . r , , R Ashburton. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. T J. C. HUGHES, ‘EACHER of Pianoforte and Harmomum, Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Ota