of holding forty or fifty coffins, and yet t( every day/ writes a correspondent of the "Novoe Vremya, “ we have to make the common gfave, a little larger. The danger is scarcely less on the European side. At Adrianople the hospitals and barracks are full of typhoid patients; 2000 are dispersed in private houses beyond all sanitary control, and still the contagion spreads. Last week the-,en tire medical staff of the Red Cross Society in that city was annihilated. The disease is at work throughout Bul garia, but its full force is concentrated on Sistova. At that centre there are 10,000 sick and wounded .waiting re moval jnto Russia. At Kischeneff the evil is so virulent that it is the veritable plague, akin to that of the Middle Ages. All who can. flee the place do scf. Here a large pit is dug every day, arid every evening the Papa holds a Service over fifty or sixty victims^—Russian soldiers, ‘ Turkish' prisoners, and civilians—who have; pdfished since/ sunrise. From Kischeneff the epideipic flows in a steady arid increasing stream over the 'mbrfeast, of Russia. “ Though the -jdis.ease is, corhmdnly called'typhus yet,” iaysiah:authority, : /‘' in reality it seems distinct from that malady/and combines r iii some degree the appearance of typhus ■ and smallpox. Hence it has been named * typo smallpox/ though in the Press and throughout the country it is uni versally called f spotted typhus/ owing to the spots which appear all over the body when the crisis has begun. It is, however, a mistake to say that the, disease was originated by the war'; the war has only spread and intensified it. The epidemic prevailed at Kischeneff be fore the Russian army invaded Turkey, but soon spread in the Dobrudscna, and was then carried by invalid soldiers into the filthy southern towns. The Russian officials made no efforts to stop the dissemination of the disease. They carried out their instructions with re gard to billeting the men without f jtny .heed as to the mischief which ! ’the disease spreading among the civic po pulation might cause.” In Constanti nople, -meanwhile, the refugees are dying from various causes at the rate of 100 a day.

SAVINGS' BANK FRAUDS IN AMERICA.

The honof of Massachusetts is fatally sullied. Finding themselves hopelessly insolvent, the Savings’ Bank managers and officials lobbied an Act through the State Legislature, appointing a Com missioner whose duty it is to fix arbi trarily the sum which any depositor is at liberty to withdraw, whatever his necessities. Within twelve hours of the passing of /he Act quite a number of these thieving banks secured an order from the Commissioner fixing the limit •of payment at ten per cent to each de positor within several months; and in one case'payment by the bank is pro hibited at the end of six months for an indefinite ' period.* The banks mean while continue doing business, the officers speculating on the deposits, and trusting to a revival of trade to raise the value of securities. Such a bare faced fraud never was attempted before in New* England; but sooth to say, its burning and shining lights have under gone a total eclipse o'f morals. Even Wall Street denounces the infamous law. But some such measure was needed to. keep the leaders of society out of prison, where a few of them had been previously sent. And now a pool has been made by savings’ bank officials all over the country to defeat the Sav ings’ Bank-Bill in Congress, which con templates establishing a Post Office Sav ing’s' Bank system with Government security. They will spend a few mil lions lobbying against the Bill. But public opinion will compel its passage. The success which has attended the sale of Government bonds of small de nominations witriiu the Union will help the Savings’ Bank Bill. It is quite evident the entire public debt of the TJpited States may be placed in the country within twenty years. This will withdraw so much of the people’s savings from the hands of thieving bank speculators and insurance com panies which have fattened upon them heretofore.

“LAMBING DOWN.”

(Evening Post.) ' • • The Dunedin “ lambing down ” case recently reported by telegraph turns out to have beep a very bad one. From the full report of the case given in the Otago Daily Times , it seems that a man named Richard Jackson had, by his industry, saved up a sum of which he deposited in the Postoffice Savings Bank. In an unlucky moment he went to the Cannongate Hotel, kept by a Mr. Hams, and began drinking. It seems that Jackson, having once got «under the influence,” remained in that peculiar condition for a period of from the nth of February to the 29th of April, or about.eleven weeks. During that period he drew from the Savings Bank the whole of the and spent it all in liquor at the Cannongate Hotel, save a ,sum of £\o, which in a lucid interval he gave to a friend to keep for him. The net amount spent in liquor by Jackson was thus in eleven weeks, or a trifle above 16 a week! The man didn’t, board and lodge at the hotel the whole time, only getting a bit of food, now and then, and being lodged there- when so far “ under the influence ” as to have reached that region cf horrors which culminates in delirium tremens. These good Samari tans, Mn and, MrSii/Hams, nursed their guest back into some sort of strength, and then supplied him afresh with drink until his money was all done. Then when a friend took Jackson away from the house, Hams made a demand for ns. 6d. against Jackson, for board and lodging. This was not paid, and the ill-used Hams sued Jackson for the money, when the whole story came out. And a very, ugly story it is. Jackson did not gamble, or bet, or or spend money in any other way—he simply drank, and it all went in liquor. Of course he was surrounded by para sites and degraded tapsters, for whom he “shouted.” Of course when he couldn’t walk to the bank to draw more money he was taken there in a buggy. Even the saved almost went the way of the rest. A decent man named Lindsay met Jackson being-taken to the bank by two men named Martin and Long. Lindsay waited outside till they came out, and remonstrated, so Jackson burst away from his double escort, and gave Lindsay the other two men doing all that they could to prevent the transaction, 'However the was savedj and ultimately given back to the owner when his “ burst ” was at an end. Mr. Plains did not recover his little bill for board and lodgings. In giving judg ment for the defendant with costs, the magistrate said that the defendant had squandered a very large sum of money, and that the publican had knowingly •detained defendant in his house while in an unfit state to take care of his money. There is more of this “lamb ing down ” practised in New Zealand than people suppose. A respectable hotel-keeper would not be guilty of such conduct as that of-Hams, but there are some people in the trade whose greed for money makes them less scrupulous. Such conduct, when discovered, should invariably be punished by an absolute forfeiture of license. The trade, as a body, should, through the various Licensed Victuallers’ Associations, re pudiate and condemn the conduct of Mr. Hams.

The Evening Echo, Tuesday July 2, 1878.



Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are often at, a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron mongery, and General' Stores. Op.R & Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in 'Ashburton. They keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinir bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to offer goods of such sterling value as. cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made, 10 that the tnost inexperienced buy their goods ft pamf prises as the fypj; jitffej.—Advt.



A Lady for many years a Teacher of Music in Christchuch, wishes to resume her duties in Ashburton. Address E. C., Echo Office. • firewood! firewood. gLACK PINE' FREWOOD— On Sale at Hayes’ Timber Yard. 7 TENDERS. RENDERS are invited for Building a Bridge across our Mill-race on Main Road; Plans and specifications may be seen at our office.' Tenders will close on Tuesday July 9,; 1878. SAUNDERS BROS. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. PAYMENTS will be received ait. the Office in East Street, lately occupied by Mr. Bowers, Artist. [ * Attendance from 3 p.m. to 4 p.ni., and from 6.30 to 8.30. BY ORDER. B JAMES BAKER, . UILDER, CONTRACTOR, fAND *' UNDERTAKER, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. FUNERALS FURNISHED .ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. W. R. sBOYLE, , jgSTATE' AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. J UST PUBLISHED. The Christian Herald , Price 3d. The New Zealand Wesleyan, Price 6d. Agents for Ashburton— FURNESS AND DIXON, Echo Office, Eastj§vreet. i. o. 0.f.!, mTuT MANCHESTER UNITY OF IXnJLPENZnZITT OJUmK 03? ODD m.LOWS 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. 1 „ W. ]elfs, V.G. „ W. Ledbrook, E.S. „ Chas. Brown ~ H. A. Gates. ~ William Price, P.S. Mr. James Wilkie, Chairman. - [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. FURNESS and DIXON have on Sale a Choice Assortment of Interesting and Popular Works, including the following:— Saved from the Sea, by Kingston. Robinson Crusoe, 100 Illustrations. Swiss Family Robinson, 303 Illustrations. 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 Comer Cupboard. 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 Questioning on the Gospels. Men Who Have Made Themselves. The Sword and Garment. Grace for. Grace. Life 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 of the Field ; a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Move ment among the Agricultural Labourers of England. Martyr Graves of Scotland. A Cloud of Witnesses. ' Tales of Old Ocean.



RUBBER STAMP INK. SMALL or Large Bottles sold at the Even ing Echo Office, East Street. STRAYED on -my premises, East Town Belt, a HORSE, with SADDLE and BRIDLE, no marks visible on horse. If not claimed within fourteen days will be sold to payeXpenSeS ' - T. MADDOX.. Ashburton, June 24. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGH 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 Brashes 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! THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for 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 Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street. PIONEER BAKERY, (Next to Fowler’s) ■ Tancred Street, Ashburton. T h 0 m aT 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. ASHBURTON SHEET IRON, TIN, & ZINC WORKS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. SAMUEL HARD LEY, TINSMITH, IRONMONGER, &c., Having commenced business in Ashburton, begs to notify that he has just received his first consignment of Selected Goodsfrom 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 ioo gallons, fitted with Brass Tap. Spouting supplied at Christchurch prices. Don’t forget the Address— ; SAMUEL HARDLEY, Y X !£& O IN" IMI O DST Q- lE3 3=l, Tilly Iron, and Zinc Wo?kef, EAST STREET, NEAR ECHO OFFICE, Ashburton, ,



STATIONERY, BOOKS,I STATUARY, FANCY GOODS ✓ School Requsites, &c., &c., JMPORTED direct from the best Markets, and Sold cheaper than any house in Town. 1 A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c., Just opened from London, marked off / at prices 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 5 " at very low prices for 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 Plymnah* 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 Piivs, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous other useful articles. All to be soldi very' cheap, at THE STATIONERS’ HALL, Evening; Echo Office, EAST STREET, SOUATH, ■v. ..:^ASHB\jRTON.



It is a well-known fact to all students of his tory, that some of the most important steps in the advancement of a young country have almost as it were been completed unobserved, although at the time of its commencement a great deal of bitter feeling has been exhibited In no case in our own experience has this fact been more apparent than in the successful negotiations now being carried on to their completion with the Maoris in the North Island for the settlement of their land. The late Sir Donald M‘Lean would, doubtless, have lived to see the fulfil ment of his wishes, but for the acrimony and ill-feeling induced by the .two parties in discus sion, yet how quietly nowall is tending-to a successful issue. Any of our readers will be astonished at the great advance in trade made by Ashburton, on paying a visit to the stores of Messrs. A. O. AITKEN & Co., Havelock street, for nothing but a great advance, inducing an immense demand, could possibly justify such an outlay as has been necessary to procure so large a stock of goods of all kinds, and for sale at such low figures. —Advf. “ 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 Stales is the heart ot 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 mdsUbe' amvisedJ ■ "Weston .can find for you every specie's 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, variety, and price for;every tagte and fancy,



NOTICE! NOTICE!! ' REMOVAL. O -vf - Firth, Pass, & LO| *.? '• - • UcV: f r -> : r Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have. REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia,j| EAST STREET. I pTRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor-j tunity of thanking their numeious easterners : who have so liberally supported them hitherto,' and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the NEW PREMISES, TO BE CALLED * The Old Bank Stores (LATE UNION BANK). Orders 'entrusted to our care vfill’fljSjf ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND-eO! Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. J MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, y East Street, ASHBURTON. T NOTICE OF REMOVAL.- VICTORIA FRUIT DEPOT, f East Street, near Orr & Co.’s, WILLIAM BIRTWELL, proprietor, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbut-*" ton and surrounding districts that, having removed to more central premises, is now pre 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. CHEAP FUEL. SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the fact o its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality." G. PARKER'ai. Near Railway Stati6n7^imßirton. LATEST FROM EUROPE. [Per Weston’s Ashburton Press Agency.] Berlin, Yesterday. ~ Disraeli, in spite of Russia’s opposition, maintains that it is time Ashburton was lighted with gas so that the public can inspect Weston’s splendid stock of Books, Journals, Magazines, and Stationery, Cards, Draughts, Dominoes, Chess, and other parlor games, .including novelties from America, novelties from. Paris novelties from •'Europe.- aiVd rio'veltieVlrUS China. ' '-V' gjjpr . W Constantinople, To-day. The Sultan, on the advice of the American Consul, has proffered his patronage to A. Weston, for as a connoisseur he is satisfied that Weston’s cut and uncut Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, etc., are not to be surpassed. Very lates' While Congress is sitting, and until fif^ cr notice, the public can get Plot Pies ap*P Coffee at A. Weston’s Q.C.E. Cigar East Street. - ' " . Central Foundry, PETER STREET, S II B. U R T O N . W. J. HESSEY, DECS respectfully to inform the public of 3 . Ashburton and surrounding districts that » Las ’nearly completed his foundry in PcTer ireet, where Castings. of every description* in Iron, Brass, and other metals, ill be carried on- under his own superintend nee, and from the many years of practical xperience he has had- in America, England, nd the Colonies, can guarantee to turn out. 'ork satisfactorily. Highest prices given for old cast metals and brass. Orders can be left at the Foundry. W. J. HESSEY, PtrorTij