that of plunging down the grad.C of Hftrty-recond Street past the Grand Pcentral Depot. He chose the latter, [evidently relying on his skill to take I .his horses through the throng of cabs horse-cars usually in Fourth Ave nue. At Madison Avenue he lost his hat; but those who saw him say that die was perfectly cool, and held the (reins magnihcendy. Opposite the west corner of the Depot is an express-office. Some empty kvagons stood in front of it, and a Fourth Avenue car was passing, and about to

turn to the right into Vanderbilt Avenue. ( There was a leeway of scarcely three feet, but it was all that Strickland needed. He turned the horses to the hght, and the waggon thundered through.

The police officers stationed at the depot sprang forward, to stop the run ways, but one of them said, ? “We couldn’t stop a charge of :avalry.” * As the leaders and body horses were attached to the wagon by traces only, it would have been useless to stop them.

If it could have been done, it would

only have hastened the castastrophe. Strickland m otioned the police officers away with his head. Near the middle of the street an empty Fourth Avenue car was awaiting passengers from the depot. He turned his horses a little to the right, and successfully avoided it, but right ahead he found the street bar ricaded. Two Lexington Ayenue cars and one of a line of cross-town cars stood side by side, with their rear plat forms in line with the east crosswalk on Fourth Avenue. It is the terminus of two lines. Strictland, after getting around the Fourth Avenue car, found himself on the right (the south) side of Forty-second Street. There was no room at all to pass on that side of the

r barricade of horse-cars. To the left of * these cars the r e was a passage exactly twenty feet wide. To eater this passage the horses had

to be turned to the left at an angle of about forty-five degrees. This is what Strickland attempted, and succeeded in ; doing, but about thirty feet beyond the i point at which he began to turn, there are two T rails, forming the track on which freight-cars, drawn by horses over the Fourth Avenue horse-car route, are switched off into the alley along the east side of the depot. The surface is a little slanting, and the easterly rail is high. It has a slight curve to the eastward. This rail caught the hind wheel of the heavy wagon as it slewed around. The concussion snap ped the solid iron axle short off at the shoulder, where it enters the hub. The iron here is 2% inches in diameter. The wagon, thus broken, was dragged through the narrow passage, grazing neither the curb nor the cars.

After he had passed the cars the street was open to him, but here Strickland en countered a piece of utterly worn-out paving. It is filled with hollows from six inches to a foot in depth. There were no springs on the wagon, and as the horses, after the loss of the wheel, flew over this place, Strickland was un seated.

The end of the broken axle also caught in the rough pavement and added to the difficulty. At this time everybody in the busy neighborhood of the depot was watching the nefvy driver. The windows of the Grand Union Hotel were thrown up, and the occupants and customers of shops all along the block ran out to the sidewalks. When only a quarter way down the block, about opposite the eastern end of the Grand Union Hotel, Strickland was seen to make an effort to get back into the box of the wagon, ap parently aware that he could not keep his seat. He yet held the reins in both hands. He was jolted, after he took his feet from the brake, some of the spec tators say, a foot in the air. Suddenly he fell forward off the seat. He came down on the rump of the near horse, one foot striking the wagon-pole. He bounded off the horse backward and fell on his back under the.wagon. Mr Charles Fink and others who saw him say that Strickland held fast to the reins until he disappeared under the wagon. After it had rolled over him it was found that one of the wheels had cut away a part of his skull, killing him instantly. When the horses were near Lexington Avenue, they encountered a horse-car that had just turned the corner into Forty-second Street. They went to the right and passed it safely, / but were crowded so far towards the curb that, after passing Lexington Avenue, the right fore wheel was snapped off by con cussion against a telegraph pole on the corner. The traces broke, and the leaders and body horses ran down to Third Avenue, The wheelers, Lushe and Tige, are declared by eye-witnesses to have made complete somersaults. When they regained their feet, they ran free back towards the depot. The horses were not hurt.

Stickland leaves a widow, blit no children. He was about forty-five year; age.

SCANDAL.

Breathe it forth gently, Pamper it well— Hide from the world it comes Steaming from hell. Hide its enormity, Shield it from harm, Lest its deformity Bring you alarm.

Soft let your voices be, Downcast your eye—• So in their tone or glance None can descry The unutterable meanness That in them roll, Staining the cleanness Of somebody’s soul !

Be sure that you are not Forgetful to say It was biit a rumor You heard on the way— But yield it with glittering Fossils of art, Lest you should be frittering Some of its smart.

Shrug up your shoulders — Is somethirg behind The tale you have whispered, Which you cannot find ? Be certain you yield it Thoroughbred glances, • So the hint, as you wield it, Lose not its chances.

It is only a heart, A strange pulsing thing, On which your foul breathing Its torture can fling— The pure soul, however, Beyond earthly grudge, Is past your endeavour, And —God be the Judge !

An old settler, named I>. O’Brien, has com mitted suicide at Cambridge, Waikato, by tak ing strychnine. Poor old Larry was a military pensioner, and had been twenty-five years in this Colony.

A Good Example. —The Loyal Ttotara Lodge, 1.0.G.T., Ross, has established a read ing room and library, which, though entirely under the control of the Lodge, is open to the public on payment of 5s per quarter, the money thus subscribed being expended in the purchase of newspapers and magazines. The members of the Lodge have free access to the reading room and library, and any deficiency in the revenue to meet current expenditure is mad 2 up by voluntary contributions in the Lodge. In this way the Lodge has contributed about seventy pounds to the library, etc., since its establishment. During the twelve months ending 30th April last, the contributions of the Lodge amounted to 18s. All honor to the Loyal Totara Lodge for setting such a noble example to the order. To all other Lodges we say “Co and do likewise.” Temperance He> aid.

Another opportunity is now afforded to our readers of proving the sincerity of our remarks regarding the advancement of Ashburton. We spoke upon a late occasion about the necessity of encouraging those who did their best to foster trade in the neighbourhood. We observe amongst our latest advertisements one calling attention to an extensive sale of Drapery, Cloth ing, Boots, Shoes, etc., by Messrs. Aitken & Co., and wouid advise all who read this notice to take advantage of an opportunity such as seldom occur to buy one ponncl’s worth of goods for eighteen shillings, Messrs. A. O. Aitken and Co. having decided to take ten per cent, oft the price of all goods paid for in cash, will be glad to give all a chance. Vide bills great clearing sale, from 24th July, for one month only.—Advt.

The Evening Echo, Monday, July 15, 1878,



a CHEQUE on the Union Bank for £2, payment of which has been stopped. Any person finding same is requested to return it t 0 GEO. 11. ST. HILL, Ashbnrton.



TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a FENCE around the Templar Hal} Section. Tenders to be sent in to the under signed not later than the 23rd instant. For particulars apply to K. SANDO, Secretary.



I. O. G. T. Dawn of peace lodge.—degree MEETING To-NiGHTat6. Lodgeat7.3o



"Jealous China, strange Japan, With bewildered thought I scan They are but Dead Seas of man.” SO sang the poet, but come and swell the crowd of Weston’s admirers of the novelties he introduces from the country of the Heathen Chinee, and from the land of mystery and jugglery. "Boston is the ‘hub’ of the world,” and "the United States is the heart of the uni verse.” Come and see Weston's proof of America’s rapid strides of progress, of the power of her ingenuity and the influence of her almighty dollar. Of all nations in the world France has suf fered most from the embroilments of war, yet Weston can show that the mercurial French men have time to devote to the arts of peace. Napoleon 111. said that a country to be happy must be amused. Weston can find for you every species of game, and every means of fireside amusement. Come and hear his music-box and see his novelties from every country under the sun. Q.C.E. Cigar Divan. Pipes of every form, variKy, and price for every taste and fancy.



RUBBER STAMP INK.



SMALL or Larire Bottles sold at the Even ing Echo Office, East Street. 'T'HE NEW ZEALAND CHRISTIAN 1 RECORD , Edited by Rev. Lindsay Mackie, Dunedin, and Rev. John Elmslie, Christchurch. 13s. per Annum. 3s. 6d. per Quarter. May be obtained from K. SANDO, East* street, or from the Head; Office, Otago Bible, Tms! Society, Dunedin,



PAPERS by the San Francisco Mail now on Sale at the Echo Office, Stationers’ Hall, East Street:— Lloyd’s Weekly Pictorial World The Farmer Home News The Field Reynold’s Newspaper Illustrated London News Penny Illustrated News Police News Funch PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. GIFT AUCTION. TUESDAY, i6th INSTANT. OPEN AT ii A. M. I. O. O. F., M. U. m m AIANCUEI3Ti:I€ VNiTY or jA'niuisKiJKjrr ojuihi*. ay odd mxowa LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE. THE above Lodge will celebrate its Anni versary by a Public Dinner To be held at the Somerset Hotel, on TUESDAY, July 23rd, at 8 p.m. When all friends are invited. TICKETS, 7s. 6d. each, To be had from the Committee : Brother J. C. Dolman, G.M. „ J. Corbitt, N.G. „ W. ]elfs, V.G. ~ W. Ledbrook, E.S. ~ Chas. Brown ~ H. A. Gates. ~ William Price, P.S. ~ James Wilkie, Chairman. NOTICE. g C. FARR, ARCHITECT, &c., can be consulted at Messrs. W. Montgomery and Co.’s Buildings, Ashburton, EVERY SATURDAY; or any communications left at Mr. Charles Brad Dell’s Office, will be promptly attended to. Ashburton, July 12, 1878. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO., Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.) J- UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, East Street, ASHBURTON. E. G. CRISP, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Has removed his Offices to MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS (Ist Floor), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. JAMES BAKER, BUILDER, CONTRACTOR, AND UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. W. R. BOYLE, gSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT. MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. [A Card.] PRIVATE LESSONS TO YOUNG LADIES, Four times a Week in Music, French, German, and Drawing, at MISS STEANE’S, Oxford Villa, Burnett treet. CHEAP FUEL. SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. SPRINGFIELD Coal can'be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER k Co. f Near Railway Station, Ashburton.



FIREWOOD. FIREWOOD. gLACK PINE FIREWOOD On Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yard.



J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANCER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, ETC., TANCRED ST., ASHBURTON, (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishes PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice. 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. MATTHEW SMITH. Builder and Contractor, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. Plans and Specifications carefully pre pared for all branches of the trade. Jobbing carefully executed. All kinds of Building Material on Sale at Wholesale Prices. M. S. being appointed Agent for the Victoria Steam Joinery Works, all kinds of Joinery Work can be procured for the Trade. RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS!RUBBER STAMPS! / 'T'HE only Manufactory in Ashburton for JL these very useful Stamps, which can be made any size, shape, or design. Rubber Stamps for Cheques Rubber Stamps for Receipts Rubber Stamps for Banks Rubber Stamps for Societies Rubber Stamps for Companies Rubber Stamps for Books Rubber Stamps for Linen Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Moderate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) Tancred Street, Ashburton. THOMAS" HICKS, FANCY BREAD & BISCUIT BAKER, PASTRYCOOK, AND CONFECTIONER. Pastry'and Biscuits of the best quality always in stock. Tea meetings and parties liberally dealt with. Wedding Cakes made to order on the shortest notice. Families supplied daily in all parts of the town. 4 ASHBURTON SHEET IRON, TIN, & ZINC WORKS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. SAMUEL HARDLEY, TINSMITH, IRONMONGER, *&c., Having commenced business in Ashburton, begs to notify that he has just received his first consignment of Selected Goods from Melbourne, consisting of IRONMONGERY, LAMPS, RANGES, TINWARE, ETC, To be continually supplemented by new ship ments from the best markets, which places him in a position to supply the public and trade at prices equal to any in the colony, and respect fully invites the residents of Ashburton, and surrounding dstricts to give him one trial, which will be a sufficient guarantee as to work manship and price. Suitable Workships are being erected to carry on the business in all its branches. Water Tanks manufactured at £1 per 100 gallons, fitted with Brass Tap., Spouting supplied at Christchurch prices. Don’t forget the Address— SAMUEL HARDLEY, IKOITMOITGEK, Tin, Iron, and Zinc Woika, PAST STREET, NEAR ECHO OFFICE, Ashburton.



STATIONERY, BOOKS, STATUARY, FANCY GOI.'DS School Requsites : &c., &C., 1 JMPORTED direct from the]!'best Markets, and'Sold cheaper than any house in Town.-§§ A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c., Just opened from London, marked off at price s’never before heard of in Ashburton. Inkstands, Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen Racks, Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Office Bells, String Cases, Invoice Files, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices /or cash. Writing Papers, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Blot ting Papers, &c., &c. Photograph Albums, Scrap Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large number of Prize Books and Cards. Church Services and Hymnals, Wesleyan and Presbyterian New Hymnals. Bibles, in various bindings, Color Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Rulers, Drawing Pencils and Pins Drawing Papers, Tracing Paper and Cloth, Indian Ink and Colors. Hair Brushes, Combs, Oil, Perfumery, Scent Bottles, Hair Pins, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous other useful articles. All to be sold very cheap, at THE STATIONERS’ HALL C Evening Echo Office, EA r S,T STREET, SOUTH, ASHBURTON.



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE R E M O V A L. Firth, Pass, Sc Cc Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburt< and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australi EAST STREET. J7IRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppc tunity of thanking their numeious cust®me who have so liberally supported them hithert and to solicit a continuance of their pationa at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will i ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orde weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CQf Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, * East Street. ■ TV NOTICE OF REMOVAL. VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, East Street, near Orr & Co.’s, WILLIAM BIRTWELh , PROPRIETOR, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashl ton and surrounding districts that, hav removed to more central premises, is now j pared to supply, at the lowest price for cash Fruit of all descriptions Confectionery of best quality Vegetables & Herbs, all kinds Potatoes, not to be excelled Poultry, regularly supplied . Cheese, &c., &c. Pastry of the best quality kept in stock, The Central Foundry PETER STREET, ASHBURTON W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public Ashburton and surrounding districts tl he has nearly completed his foundry in Pe Street, where Castings of every description in Iron, Brass, and other metals, will be carried on under his own superinter ence, and from the many years of practii experience he has had in America, Englan and the Colonies, can guarantee to turn c work satisfactorily. Highest prices given for old cast metals -■ and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W. J. HESSEY, Proprietor. FURNESS and DIXON have on Sale Choice Assortment of Interesting ai Popular Works, including the following: — Saved from the Sea, by Kingston. Robinson Crusoe, ioo Illustrations. Swiss Family Robinson, 300 Illustratio* Boys Book of Sports. Every Boys Annual. Ethel Clinton. Little Hazel. Polly and Jack. Nannette Dampier. Prince Übbely Bubble. Told in the Twilight. Aunt Martha’s Corner Clipboard. By Hesba Stretton, — Fern’s Hollow. Cassy. Max Kromer. Little Meg’s Children. Fairy Frisket. The Silver Casket. Aunt Jane’s Hero. Richard Hunne. With the Tide. The Fairy Spinner. General Beckwith. Barriers Burned Away. The Teacher’s Handbook of Questionin on the Gospels. Men Who Have Made Themselves. The Sword and Garment. Grace for Grace. Lite of D. L. Moody. Church Life in Australia. Recreations of a Country Parson. The Land of the Sun. Military Heroes of England. Enquire Within. The Revolt oi< the Field j a Sket of the Rise and Progress of the Mov ment among the Agricultural Labour of England. Martyr Graves of Scotland. A Cloud of Witnesses. Tales of Old Ocean.