Reaper Trials.— A number of publi/ trials of reapers and binders have latelj taken place in Australia. At Melbourne on the 25th of last month, at a trial heir under the auspices of the National Agricul tural Association, the first prize war awarded to the Wood machine, whic.l gained 227 points, the second to the M'Cormick, with 189 points, and the third to the Osborne, with 168 points. The judges expressed the opinion that all three machines were good and reliable harvesters. At Wangaratta, at a similai competition, the Osborne machine took first prize. At a trial at Geelong, the Wood machine was not on the ground, and the judges divided the prize between the Osborne and M'Cormick harvesters, con sidering that each had its own special points of excellence. At a trial of Wood andM £ Cormick’s machines held atlnverell, New South Wales, the work done by both machines gave great satisfaction. Wood’s machine won the prize by a small majority.

The Parsons. —We have in New Zea land 450 parsons, the numbers being as follows :—Church of England, 156^; Pres byterian, 108 ; Roman Catholic, 57 ; and other denominations, 129—0 r about one to every* 800 of the population. There are 262 lawyers, of whom Dunedin claims 51, Auckland, 44; Wellington and Christ church each 30, the balance being evenly scattered ; the proportion is about one to every 1,100- The doctors muster 242 Dunedin, 31 ; Christchurch, 24 ; Auck land, 21; and Wellington, 15 —one to every 1,230 ; while of commission agents there are something like 350. Conclusive. —“ Gentlemen of the jury,” said the lawyer, “ at the moment the policeman says he saw us in front of the house which was burglariously entered, I will prove that we were locked up drunk in the station-house. ’ Severe on the Lawyer. —A witness, on being cross-questioned lately, swore that he was in the habit of associating with every grade of society from lawyers up. The lawyer who “ had him in hand gasped out, “ that’s all ” and sat down.— “ Boston Transcript.” Any man pays too much for his whistle who has wet it fifteen or twenty times a day.

TUESDAY, Decbmw» io, 1878,]

THE EVENING ECHO,



New Advertisements. HARVESTERS AND BINDERS. Bullock and co. have on sale : OSBORNE’S HARVESTERS AND BINDERS. Farmers are requested to make early application, as we have a limited number only. Price £7O in Lyttelton. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. 130. IMPOUNDED— November 30th, from Mr. James Lemon’s farm, ONE BAY HACK MARE, small x and blotch on near shoulder. If not claimed before December 15th, will be sold. W. B. COMPTON, 128 Poundkeeper, Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. OAMARU RACES, DEC. 11 and 12. DINARY SINGLE FARE TICKETS issued by any station having through bookings between Christ church and Timaru to Oamaru on Dec. 10th and 11th, will be available to return up to 13th December; also ordinary single fare tickets issued by any station between Timaru and Oamaru on the 11th, or per first train on the 12th, will be available to return up to 13th December. FRED. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 7, 1878. 127 PORTUGUESE CASTAWAYS. AND WAIMATE BUSH FIRE SUFFERERS. TO-NI G H T. THE Entertainment will be repeated, with Alterations and Improvements, for the Joint BENEFIT of the above. Admission —1/ to all parts of the house. TO THE PUBLIC, OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING'DISTRICTS. AW. WESTON, in returning than! s . 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 Styles. Shaving—Clean and Careful. : 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 Pole in front of my Establishment, East Street, 129



Fruiterers. Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua,Just Arrived. ro OASES ORANGES 70 in FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J-]l tr 0O A R AND CO., . JxL wholesale and retail GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, ' REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J 0F Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all pads of Ashburton.



W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. "yjTEGETABLES Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. ' 47 Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. - MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. 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 CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE CHILDREN OF ASHBURTON, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. MRS. MOREY begs to inform parents that she will have a CHRISTMAS TREE ON TUESDAY* 24th DECEMBER. Tickets—One Shilling Each. All Prizes, and NO BLANKS. For convenience of ladies residing in the country the first drawing will take place at 2 o’clock and continue until half past 6.



GIRLS’ TREE. Ist prize—Very Handsome Dressed Doll, value two guineas. Other prizes— Large China Tea Sets, Doll Houses, Cradles, Cots, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, with a variety of other beautiful toys. BOYS’ TREE. Ist prize—Rocking Horse. Other prizes —Cricket Bats and Balls, Garden Tools, Writing Desks, Horses and Carts, with a variety of toys suitable for boys. Christmas comes but once a year, So give the children some good cheer. A REAL CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR CHILDREN, TUESDAY, 24th, At 2 o’clock sharp. Not less than 1000 Prizes. MRS. MOREY, Tancred Street, Ashburton, Next to Mi’. Chapman, House Decorator. 96 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, Manager. AftHburton, Nor. 93,3L87& 17



Business Notices. Tea ! Tea ! Tea ! ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’S In 11b. and 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. j



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. QHRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere .via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREFT, Novelty Depot.



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 OIJT FOR THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE. 101



QRICKET! £jRICKETM Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, g® to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. FANCY GOODS, in Great Variety, for CHRISTMAS, Selling at Remark ably Low Prices, for Cash, at MRS. MOREY’S Fancy Repository, Tancred Street, Ashburton, near Chapman’s. Remember the Christmas Tree on the 24th—Tickets only 1/- each. 100 TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, &c. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St., Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OFFICE. I lm Hmm



General Stores. COAL AtfD FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, BEGS to' remind his Customers and Friends 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. 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. gAN D 0 AND QLSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND f HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to all*Parts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Otder and Let out on Hite . Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST S2REET, ASHBURTON.



Cabinetmakers. 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 GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATE S, CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER & IMPORTER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED. MAPS AND PLANS MOUNTED AND TARNISHED. o PICTURES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.



Business Notices. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rIHS 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, past Town Belt j K. Sando, East Street f Thos. Williams, Tinwald. Next meet ing on the 6th inst, i K J . ANPRSWS,



Papery. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened np a Splendid Lot of Fichua, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED KNOWN, 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 soma of the Best Houses in New Zealand. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 01 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, 7s per doz. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNKTT-6TREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought a ad-Sold oh 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. C Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. F IRE WORKS ! “piIIEWORK For: Sale 'at 5 ?' S ! WEST O N’S EAST STREET EOVECTY DEPOT.



Wants, &?,. TXT ANTED, a &ftart Active LAD, . W about 14 ygr.rs of age. Apply to . . 119 BULLOCK & CO. WANTED, to' Rent a COTTAGE, in or near to’ivn. Apply to 76 SANDO & OLSEN. TXT ANTED, .to Rent immediately, for VV twelve months, a Four-Roomed COTTAGE, wffihin Ten Minutes walk of Post Office, i .pply ECHO office. WANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. rro CARTERS. WANTS! 0, Tenders for CARTING Timber and other Building Mate rials to Mr, Twentyman’s Farm, North Rangitata. ' Particulars can be obtained from the undersigned, by whom tenders will be received up to noon of. Saturday, 14tli inst'. ; • T' ROBT. POWRIE, Builder. Cox Street, Ashburton. 116 TO LET. /“TNE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Entertainments. YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, ASHBURTON. THE SECOND LECTURE of the series will be delivered on WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 11th, iB7B, in the Town Hall, by T. S. MANNERING, Esq., of Rangiora. Subject : “A Ride Through Palestine,” being a description of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, illustrated with diagrams. Admission— Single lecture, Is.; series of six lectures, ss. ; Children half-price. Tickets can be obtained from members of the Association, and at the Echo Office. The dates and subjects of future lectures will be duly announced. 105



WESLEYAN CHURCH. BAZAAR AND Gr 1 F T A ACTION IN THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, DEC. 17TH, 1 Bth, and 19TH. In aid of the Building Fund. XIS Musical. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS * Tuned and Repaired. j, c. hUghes, 'T'EACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium, 1 Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. Business Notices. “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 Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and 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_jrithJhim_ or a* the shop.. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date,, or they may be iiable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, Ashburton. Winslow. GEORGE LAD BROOK, 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 regtilarly. “ Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. Note, the address— ' GE ORGE, LADBRO O K, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. December’3,lß7B. 98