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The Eastern Situation.

CRITICAL STATE OF AFFAIRS.

THE LOSS OF THE EURYDICE,

RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT NEW CASTLE—3O PERSONS KILLED.

London, March 26. Consols, 95 ys. Prices for wheat and flour, and of colonial securities, are all unchanged. Since the opening wool sales, 155,000 hales have been offered. Bidding continues firm, although greasy qualities recently receded.

London, 27th March,

Russia finally refused English demands. Con gress virtually abandoned. Situation critical, but official circulars believe war will be averted.

By a railway accident at Stafford, near New castle, 30 persons were killed.

Berlin, March 26.

An essential modification in the German Cabinet is imminent. Count Otho De Otil berg Wernigerohe, German Ambassador at Vienna, partially replacing Prince Bismarck. Sr. Petersburg, March 27. Ignatieff is going to Vienna.

Constantinople, March 27. The Grand Duke Nicholas and the Sultan

exchanged a visit. In consequence of a friendly representation by Russia, Turkish troops evacuated Bojuk dere. v

The embarkation of homeward-bound Rus sian troops has been countermanded.

SPECIAL. London, March 26. Increased difficulty besets the proposed Congress. Telegrams from various European capitals express fears that the present situation will issue in war: Russia is indisposed to - make further con" cessions to England. • The Grand Duke Nicholas was accompanied by a large staff on his visit to the Sultan. The training ship Eurydice, while on a cruise, capsized in a squall off Dunnose, Isle of Wight. Only two persons are known to have been saved. The Elephant and Castle Theatre was burnt down to-day. A disastrous fire occurred at Philadelphia. The loss of property was immense. In the six (Jays’ pedestrian match at the Agri. cultural Hall, O’Leary was first, Pugh walking, five hundred and twenty miles.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, Thursday.

The following a»e comparative returns of the population of Wellington, according to the last thjee census enumerations. In 1871, 7036; in 1874, 10,647 ? an d year, 19,126.

It is reported that the appointment of Com missioner of Constructed .Railways for the' North Island has been conferred upon Mr. Lawson, now General Manager of the Canter bury railways. The Hinemoa leaves to-night for the Manu kau with Sir George Grey on board. No other Minister accompanies the Premier. It is under stood that lifter reaching Manukau the Hinemoa will proceed at once to the Bluff to meet Sir J. Coode.

Lawrence, Thursday,

The weather for the past few days has been very' favorable to harvest operations. In all directions reapers are busy, and the prospects of the farmers are looking better. , If the weather continues fine for another week or ten days nearly all the crops will be harvested. It is expected that the yield will be up to the average.

At Blueskin mining operations are in full swing. Nearly all the claims are making full time.

Considerable interest is taken irl the result of the election of members for the Education Board cf Otago. It is considered certain that the two local candidates, Messrs. Bastings and Friar, will be elected.

Hokitika, Friday

Hamer, the bank agent, was sentenced to five years’ penal servitude. He is twenty-eight years of age, and was in sole charge of the Agency. Pie offered no defence, and called no one to speak to his character. The Inspector of the Bank stated the amount of defalcations was abont .£3OOO, and described them as most infamous frauds.

A terrible fire brokd out on the 12th January, in the small town of Levanger, not far from Drontheim, Norway. With the exception of twenty-three houses, the entire town, includiug the church, the post and telegraph offices, and the courthouse, was destroyed, the damage reaching a million of crowns. Above 1000 persons are without shelter. A steamer, with food and clothing, has been despatched from Drontheim, and public and private subscriptions have been started. This is the third time within thirty years that this town has been nearly destroyed by fire.

Hydrophobia.— The Southland Times states that a few days ago some excitement and a good deal of alarm was occasioned in Esk-street, Invercar gill, by the appearance of a large dog which bore all the symptoms of hydro phobia. The bloodshot eyes, erect mane, and loaming jaws, inspired those who saw him with a very palpable dis inclination to secure him. At length one more courageous than the rest seized the savage creature by the neck, and pressing a Corporation cart into the service, removed him to' the shore of the estuary, where his existence was put a speedy end to.

THE EVENING ECHO, FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1878.



Dress and Costumes. 46 Pieces all Wool Serges, is. 6d. to 2s. 30 Pieces Coloured Russel Cords, is. per yard. 15 Pieces Black Russel Cords. 10 Black Alpacas, is., is. 6d., 25., 2s. Gd. 63 Costumes in all makes and styles. UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies’ Chemises, Frilled and Trimmed. Ladies’ Night Dresses, Plain, Frilled, and Trimmed. Ladies’ Drawers, Tucked-, Frilled, and Trimmed Ladies’ Skirts, Tucked, and Fancy Tucks. Children’s Underclothing, all sizes and makes. Skirting and Skirts. Black Satin Quilted Skirts in great variety Black Skirts in Lustre and Italian Cloths 30 dozen of Felt Skirts, in all the newest shades, at 4s. 6d., ss, gd., 7s, 6d. to I2s. 6d., very cheap Striped Wincey Skirting at various prices Hosiery and Gloves. Children’s Lambswool Socks Children’s Cashmere Socks, in fancy ribb, scarlet and tartan Youths’ Knicker Ilose, Scotch, in fancy, mixed rib, and heather Children’s Lambswool Hose, in stripe, scarlet, and heather Women’s Stockings in great variety, 6d., gd., is., IS-. 41k, is. gd., up to 3s. Gd. Men’s Socks in stripe heather and plain colors Men’s Undershirts in great variety Men’s Pants in flannel , Cricket Flannel, merino and knitted Gloves. Ladies’ Josephine Kid Gloves in all shades Berlin Gloves Lisle Thread Gloves Cloth Gloves, &c. Shawls. Queensland Wool Shawls Breakfast Shawls Carriage Shawls Crossovers and Scarborough Ladies’ Vests Ladies’ Wool Jackets, Sic. Floor Oilcloths, different patterns Boots and Shoes, Mens’ elastic Kid Boots, English and Colonial make. Mens’ Colonial make. Watertights, Pegged and Sewn. Mens’ Shoot ing Boots, riveted and pegged. Mens’ Slippers in great variety. Mens’ Carpet Shoes. Men’s BJucher Boots. LADIES’ BOOTS. Ladies’ Elastic Side Boots. Ladies Kid Elas tic Side Boots. Ladies Colonial made Boots and Shoes in all varieties. Ladies’ Slippers. Childrens’ Boots and Shoes, 30 different sorts. Boys’ and youths’ Boots, nailed and peg ged, Colonial and English make. WE have the largest assortment of Gents’ and Ladies’ Boots in Ashburton. Pur chasers would do -.veil to inspect the stock be fore purchasing elsewhere. Haberdashery. Sewing Cottons, in 50, 200 and 400 yards; Clarke’s and Coates's Darning Cotton, Crochet Cotton, Mendinv Cottons. Knitting Cottons. Sewing Thread. Tailor’s Silk and Twist. Tailor’s Buttons and Trimmings. Capes, all widths. Sewing Silk on reels, at 41!., is., and Is. gd. Carpet Bindings, Blind Tassels. Bullion Fringe in Green, Crimson and Scarlet. Toilet Fringes, Silk Braids, Russia Bindings, Black Mohair Braids, Black and Colored Alpacca Braids. Pins in Sheets and in Packages. Mixed Pins in red and blue Packages. Hooks and Eyes, Ilouks only.



WANTED, a GENERAL SERVANT. Apply to A i Restaurant. WANTED MEN, for Storing Wheat. Three weeks’ employ for to or 12 good hands. Apply immediately to SAUNDERS, BROS. WANTED, Immediately, a few Respect able YOUNG LADIES as APPREN TICES to the Dressmaking. Apply to ORR & CO. WANTED Runners for the Evening Echo. Good wages to smart boys. A FURNISHED BEDROOM wanted for a single man. MR. WASON requests the ELECTORS of COLERIDGE to meet him at the ASH BURTON LIBRARY HALL, ASHBUR TON, on Wednesday, the 3rd of April, at 7.30 p.m. Al. RESTAURANT. R E M~O V A L To the premises lately occupied by Mr. Quinton. TANCRED STREET, On the Bth April. Increased Accommodation. C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR.. MRS. E. PETERSON, DRESSMAKER, (Two doors from the Echo Office). All orders executed with neatness and with promptness. A LPHABET CARDS and Boxes, Mayor’s Spelling, Royal. Readers, Slates, Pencils, Copy Books, Drawing Books, and other school Requisites to be obtained at our premises, East-street, Ashburton. FURNESS AND DTXON, Stationers’ Hall. J. G. ANSTEE, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Every description of Carpentering, and al] kinds of Jobbing Work, Shop Fittings, &c., done on the most reasonable terms. Pictures Mounted and Framed ! W. R. BOYLE, STATE AND GENERAL AGENT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T O LET. A SHOP IN EAST STREET, next door xi. to Mr. San do’s. Enquire at the ECHO Office. WATER COLORS, from is 3d to 255. Drawing and Tracing paper, Paper Binders, File Clips, Date Cases, Ink and Pencil Erasers,* Black and Colored Pencils, Colored Inks,' Quill, Steel, and Magnum Bonum Pens, Pocket Books, and Purses, in immense variety, at FURNESS AND DIXON’S, Stationers’ Hall, Ashburton.



CREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE [OF DRAPERY GOODS. OJR IR, _A_ IsT ID CO. Beg to announce that owing to the Great Depression in the various manufacturing districts in England, their buyer has been enabled to secure some EXTRAORDINARY CHEAP GOODS. The following is a copy of a letter just received last mail, and the goods are being now opened up this week ex Loch Cree. London, November 22, 1878. MESSRS. ORR & Co., Dear Sirs — l have shipped the balance of your September order by the Lurline and Loch Cree, and I assure you that I have never seen such value in drapery, goods. But that is owing to the general depression all over the manufacturing districts. In some cases I have doubled your order on account of meeting with such unusual good value. The dress goods are sixpence per yard below the usual prices ; flannels, blankets, and winceys are extra good value. I met with some very nice goods in Ladies’ Jackets, and have made a careful selection, which I think should sell well with you. Indeed, I am sure you will be well satisfied with my present purchases. Wishing you a very prosperous season, I am, &c., J. CALDWELL.



BUTTONS, Linen Huttons Dress Buttons Polished Bone Buttons Florentine Buttons Round Silk Faces Leather Laces Elastic, all widths Whalebone for Dresses Waddings, White Gray, and' Black MEN’S HATS & TIES. io dozen Men’s Black Felt, at ss. 6d., 6s. gd M and Bs. 6d. 10 dozen Still Felt Hats, new shapes Men’s Ties in great variety of styles and makes, including TomTLuunb, Regents, Beauforts,, shaped, Napoleons, Pall Mall, and King ston Grey Calicos, Sheetings, Etc. Plain and Twilled Sheetings Finlay’s Sheetings, all widths Twilled Cotton Sheetings Plain Grey Calicos, from 4d. per yard upwards SILKS. We hold a large stock of Black and Colored. Silks, at greatly reduced prices Checked Silks in great variety Wedding Silks in new colours CLOTHING DEPART MENT. We pay particular attention to this Depart ment, and keep a large stock of Colonial made Goods, in Geelong, Mosgiel, and Nelson Tweeds Boys’ Clothing in great variety Youths’ Overcoats Gents’ Overcoats Gents Ulster Coats, just ta hand, excellent value JACKETS, 6 dozen Ladies’ Jackets ] .ature Cloths Plain Cloth Jackets , Seal Jackets, trimmed Fancy Cloth Jackets Worsted Cloth Jackets German-made Jackets Children’s Jackets, all sizes Ladies’ Waterproof Ulsters in plain cloth and! fancy tweeds. All prices, in great variety FLANNELS, Lancashire Flannels Welsh Flannels Real Welsh Flannels Medium Flannels Scarlet Flannels, from rs. 3d', upwards. Kaiapoi Flannels, is.. 41k per yard ’Kaikoura Flannels Fancy Flannels in Blue, Pink, etc Shirting Flannels BLANKETS, 100 pair White Blankets, 245. and 255.. 6d, t very cheap 130 pair Blue Blankets at 16s. 6d. and 225. 6d k SHIRTS <STCOLLARS. 30 dozen Men’s White Shirts from ss. to Bs. 6d 10 dozen Men’s White Shirts, open at back, well-made military fronts 80 dozen Crimean Shirts in great variety, very much reduced Oxford Shirts at all prices Men’s Strong Working Shirts at 25., 2s. 6d.j and 3s. 6d. each CARPETS. Brussel Carpets Tapestry Carpets Kidder Carpets Felt Carpets Cocoa Matting China Matting Cocoa Binding Carpet Binding, all colors