TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

London, Not. 30. The Afreeds attacked a signalling party at the Khyber Pass, which was blocked by convoys, but were stopped. There was heavy firing at Ali Musjid. Only one tribe is hostile. London, Dec. 1. Forty Socialist leaders, including two members of the German Parliament, have been expelled from Berlin. Later. Diplomatic correspondence from Cen tral Asia shows that General Kauffman is in constant communication with the Ameer. The Russian Government now say tnat their troops marching on Cabul was an independent act of Kauffman’s, who, they declare, was on sick lftave, and his motive was only one of simple courtesy to the Ameer. Russia repeats her past assur ances that she has no intention to inter vene in Afghanistan affairs.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, Monday. The steamer Southern Cross, which arrived here at midnight, reports sighting the ship Southminster, 1224 tons, Captain Macphie, 23 hands, and captain’s wife a passenger, ashore inside Kelp Reef, be tween Cape Campbell and Flaxbourne, while on a vogage from Lyttelton. They sent a boat to the vessel, and found she had four holes in her bottom, through which water was rising and falling with the ebb and flow of the tide. At high water there was seven feet in the vessel’s hold, and one foot of water at low tide. The vessel went ashore on Friday morning early, in thick foggy weather, on Shep herd’s Reef. She was then steering N.E. by N., and after knocking her rudder out she drifted inside the Kelp bed, where she now lies, with the rock through her bottom. Her cargo is mainly com posed of Yankee notions, reapers and binders, and American organs from New York—in all about 500 tons. The crew are all ashore, living in tents. They declined to leave in the Southern Cross, the captain having gone to Kaikoura. There is no chance of getting the vessel off, and if a S.E. wind comes up, she will soon go to pieces, and all the cargo will be lost. It is understood she is insured in London, but particulars are not obtain able except from the captain. It is said the Stella has gone to the wreck. It is stated Government have received information that the big guns for the defence of New Zealand, were all shipped last month. The inhabitants of the Hutt Yalley are taking steps to form a Board of Conserva tors, with the object of protecting their river banks.

Waitaea, Monday.

Rewi left here this morning for Waikato. Dr. Hector leaves in the Hannah Mokau to-night. He will endeavour to get up the Mokau River ar far as its source, cross the watershed, and return by the Wanganui River to Wanganui.

MONDAY, November 2, 1878.]

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Entertainments. rv SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. THIS Lodge will celebrate their Anni versary with a BALL, To be held in the TOWN HALL ASHBURTON, THIS MONDAY EVENING. 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 banquet will be held THIS EVENING at 9.30 o’clock?; at Bro. Quid’s Commercial Hotel. . 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. . Dr. Trevor in the chair. To commence at Eight o’clock. f. If All are invited. Ladies especially. Admission Free. No collection, TilOR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand JD Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and *"• Aj &o Qwm,



Government Notice. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ASHBUR TON, TINWALD, AND WIL LOWBY.



THE Education Board of the District of North Canterbury proposes that the localities comprising all those parts of the 'district contained within the respective boundaries hereinafter described shall be erected into separate school districts, to be called respectively the School Districts of Ashburton, finwald, and Willowby, per suant to “ The Education Act, 1877 And the Board hereby call public meet ings of the householders of such localities, to°be held on THURSDAY, the fifth day of DECEMBER 1878, at seven o’clock m the evening, for the purpose of electing Committees and considering the boundar ies of the said proposed school districts. The places of meeting will be as follows : Ashburton —The SchOol-house. Tinwald—The Grain Store of Mr. Clark Willowby—The School-house. Boundaries of the School District of Ashburton —Commencing at the point where a straight line drawn from the north-eastern corner of rural section 8192 to the northernmost corner of section 10283 intersects the north bank of the river Ashburton ; thence by the said straight line to the north ernmost corner of the said section 10283; thence by the north-eastern boundary of that section to its eastern most corner ; thence in a straight line to trig, pole 8 A ; thence in a straight line to trig, pole 15 ; thence in a straight line to the easternmost corner of section 10413 ; thence by the south eastern boundary of that section and by a line in continuation thereof to the river Ashburton ; and thence by the said river to the commencing point.' These boundaries comprise the former Ashburton district, ex clusive of that portion which lies to the south of the river Ashburton. Boundaries of the School District of Tinwald—Bounded towards the north east by the river Ashburton ; towards the north-west by the road separating rural section 5259 from section 6422, and section 5249 from section 5253 ; towards the south-west by roads leading from the westernmost comer of the latter section to the southern , most corner of section 20819, by the railway from the said corner to Long beach road, by that road to the south west corner of section 22085, by the southern boundary of the latter sec tion and of section 22084, and of the adjoining reserve to Ford’s road, and by Ford’s road to the southern cor- J ner of reserve 931, and towards the south-east by the road to the south-1 east by the said .reserve 931, and by the continuation of the said road to the river Ashburton. Within these boundaries is included so much of the former Ashburton district as lies south of the river Ashburton, and also so much of the former South Ashburton district as lies between the railway and the Longbeach road to the south-vest comer of section 22085, the southern boundaries of sections 22085, and 22084, the roads forming the boundaries of reserve 931, and the Ashburton road. Boundaries of the School District of Willowby Commencing at the northernmost corner of rural section 18003 ; thence southerly by the road separating reserve 737 from section 17187, and by the road in continuation thereof to the southernmost corner of ; reserve 738; thence by the road forming the southern boundary of reserve 738, to its junction with the road forming the south-eastern boun dary of section 8368 ; thence by the latter road to the southernmost corner of section 16744 ; thence by the road running on the south side of section 20348 to the railway ; thence by the railway to the Longbeach road, and thence by the boundaries of the School District of Tinwald to the com mencing point. These boundaries comprise the former South Ashburton District, exclusive of the portion above described as included in the proposed School District of Tinwald. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, Nov. 27, 1878. 93



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 Yiews, as per agreement. '“Photos, finished in oil up to life size. 42 TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed JParchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, &c. Cartridge Envelopes, WEEKS & DIXON, EVENING ECHO" OFFICE, $46? fa, Ammm



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT fi m K E are now opening up a second shipment of ZEsTIE'W GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents. ’ Trouble and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLOWERS. IO boxes New Flowers S t, New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons



POPLINS & SILKS A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. PRINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. ROOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, 10 TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. J This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR AND 00.



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSOnT CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AYELING & 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 GRATN 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 SALE, Fencing Standards, 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 STEAM IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. E 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 wi 1 compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erienccd 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. DWARDS AND J EE



THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY, PETER STREET, i AS H BURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public ol 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. g 0 OTT gROTHBRS, 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, * Rawing dan* with **ptditi*K,



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. p 4 P P P < O W g H H g CJ Ph £h H Ph 02 Izi P H P 4 Ph P PP W ■ C/2 Cr P A E H PH 13 Ph O § » CO p *9 Ph W W ft w w P pf 2 M P Ph c/2 <1 > 55 O H H ◄ H H ft & <1 o g Eh O c s p p I H pa # Ph Ph P M « w p Pi p EH 02 55 <1 P Ph C/2 Q *55 Eh P Jz* 55 P 3 p P 5 9 O 02 Ph 5| •?, § &



Business Notices. SONS OF' TEMPERANCE*.BENEFIT SOCIETY. rIITS 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 25 th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. RICK ET ! ORICKETM Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. ►LAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office of the “Evening Echo” JIIREWORKS ! JplßE WORKS ! For Sale at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT.



ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. following TESTIMONIALS have been received: — “Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ 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 1 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, purohased 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.



Qty sold and set up in New Zealand {) / during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a l’ecord. 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, Solo Agents for the Australian and Jfyw jMwui Qeliniw,



Wants, &c. WANTED, to Rent a COTTAGE, in or near town. Apply to 76 SANDO & OLSEN. XTTANTED, a General Servant.: Ap- VV ply MRS. PAIGE, 51 Parsonage, Ashburton. TTTANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. VV Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. TIT ANTED, a SHINGLER. Apply to VV 86 GEO. ST. HILL, Burnett Street. LOST A BROWN Retriever PUP. Finder will be rewarded. W. R. BOYLE, 91 Cameron Street. TO LET. O 64 NE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. 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, Avho is authorised to collect the same. ,M GEORGE PARKER & CO. ;■<. Nov. 18th, 1878. 72 LICENSING ACT, 1873, LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. 4* EUB LI C NO TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the next Quarterly Meeting 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 J. E. BUCHANAN, Clerk to the Licensing Bench. Ashburton, Nov. 2nd, 1878. 15



Tenders, TENDERS TENDERS required for building a Four-roomed COTTAGE on tlie VVakanui Road, to be sent in by Friday, Dec. 6th, 1878. Plans and specifications to be seen at our store, East-street. . ■- f v SANDO & OLSEN. Nov. 29, 1878. - : ■ :-87 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. Tenders are to be addressed to .the Chairman, and 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



Business Notices. . * ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS,! .o ■ ■ BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that cney have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottleks of the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 91 “ HONESTY IS THE BEST BoLiCY, * (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), ; A ND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, XI. must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Short Reckonings and Long Frienis. 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 he 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 HlCKS,’Baker,- 89 Ashburton. 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, Aityurtw, TXoy, 23, ip,