and consciousness; “ for mother always taught me to do so.” Having said this, she went calmly back to her seat, and the teacher wishing that the earth would open and hide him, tried to calm his beating heart by studying history from a spelling-book held upside down. The cup of his misery was by no means full. There was a rule in school that whoever climbed the fence into the next yard and stole apples from Deacon Watkins’ apple-tree, should be flogged. The teacher, in order to stay the growth ot this terrible vice, had distinctly an nounced that this rule would be inexo rably enforced, no matter who might be the culprit, or what defence might be offered. Of course it was never for a moment imagined that any girl could climb a fence or an apple-tree, and hence the teacher was horrified to discover, as he approched the school-house one morning, Miss Alice perched on limb of the apple-tree tossing apples to the rest of the scholars. When he reflected that he was pledged to inflict upon her the severest punishment known to the school code, his knees smote together and he felt that death would be sweet and welcome.

It was the custom to flog the culprits at the morning recess, and when the teacher notified Miss Alice that she would remain in the schoolroom during recess, the other girls chuckled with glee, and the girl herself was seen to blush. When recess came, and the guilty girl was left alone with the teacher, the excitement in the play ground was immense, and the large boys bet immense quantities of tops and slate pencils in favor of or against the probability that Miss Alice would be —in fact, punished. One enterpris ing boy climbed the lightning-rod and looked in at the window. It is on his evidence that the remainder of the story rests.

“ He never even offered to lick her,” testified the disappointed boy. “He just called her up and said, says he, “ Allie, I’d a darn sight sooner marry you than lick you.” “ Then,” said Allie, “ It is about the same thing any how, so if you says marry, I’m with you.” Then the old man he kissed her, and that’s how it ended. There ain’t no fairness about no teacher. He wouldn’t have let a boy off that way, you bet.” Doubtless the precise language of the teacher and of Miss Alice was not cor rectly reported, but the main features of the boy’s evidence were undoubtedly true. The teacher was married last week, and has since repeatedly said that mathematics are all very well, but that man needs to cultivate his emotional nature and to develop his domestic affections. His romance certainly came to him late and in an unexpected way, but those who have seen his young wife think he is a man to be envied.

THE “DEMON” BOWLER.

Vanity Fair of 13th July, has acapi* tal full-length portrait of the “ demon, bowler,” the name by which Spofforth is known in English cricketing circles. In its letterpress, Vanity Fair supplies a short biography of the now famous cricketer, from which we find that— “Bom 21 years ago in Sydney, Mr. Spofforth is Australim by origin and breeding, yet, like all the better kind

of Australians, he is not distinguishable from an English gentleman. He comes, indeed of a good English family, being the son of the late Mr. Edward Spof forth, of Howden, who, some 40 years ago, distinguished himself by accom panying Captain, afterwards Sir George Grey, on an expedition to rescue the survivors of an exploring party which had adventured into the interior. He subsequently married in New Zealand the daughter of Gapt. M‘Donnell, one the earliest settlers in that colony, es tablished himself near Sydney, and in due course of time presented to his adopted colony the boy who has be come known as “ the Demon Bowler.” Mr, Spofforth has been affected to the trade of banking, which he is still learn ing, rather than practising, in the New South Wales Bank. The love of athle-

tic pastimes, which has been imported from home by the Australian colonies * only to be increased and improved upon, seized him at an early age, and from his school days up he has been known for his quick eye, true hand, and judgment as a bowler. He is withal of excellent manners, modest, and diffi dent, and has become a favorite with all who have known him in One of his sisters married a brother oi Lady Lyttelton, whose step-sons .are considered by the Australian cricketers to be the finest batsmen they have en countered since their arrival in Eng lamj.”

Our National Defenders.—The Native Minister Mr. Sheehan last session when the de bate on the vote for Volunteers was before the House was especially severe on the force. He said he had seen Volunteering was a perfect farce. He had seen Volunteer inspections ac which there were seven grown up people, five cadets, two or three officers’ and a commanding officer who sent them out in skirmishing order, while a band of fifteen men played for their amusement. That was the sort of thing he objected to paying money for.

The Evening Echo, Thursday, October IQ, 1878.



Matrimonial.— Reply to “a.b.c.’ in both cases : Declined. SETTLER. TO LET.—Four-roomed Cottage, on the North Town Belt. Apply to C. PERCY COX. A AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. A MEET IN G of the ASPIBURTON BRANCH will be held at Shear man’s Sample Rooms, on SATURDAY evening, October 12 at ElGHTo’clock sharp. Bvsiness : Election of officers. WILLIAM LEGGET, B. S. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY (LIMITED). A GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders in the above Company will be held on MONDAY, 2ist OCTOBER, at 3 p.m., in the Town Hall, Ashburton. Business: The adoption of Articles of Association. The election of Permanent Directors. The adoption of Provisional Directors’ Re port, And other Business. Shareholders residing at a distance will be entitled to vote by proxy. JOSEPH IVESS, Secretary, pro tern.



IN THE ESTATE OF MATTHEW SMITH. TO MERCHANTS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have been favored with instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of Matthew Smith, Builder, Ashburton, to sell by Public Auction, at the Yards, opposite the Town Hall, on FRIDAY, the iith INST., The whole of his Stock-in-trade, comprising— -26 Doors, 2 Glass ditto, Sashes, Register Grates, Iron Ventilators, Sash Weights, 17 Kegs Nails, 3 Cases Galvanised Iron Ridging and Spouting, I Roll Lead, Boards and Scantlings, Bricks, Locks, Screws, Sash Lines, 1 Chest Car penter’s Tools, 1 AVERY WEIGHING MACHINE, White Lead, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Putty, Glue, and about TWELVE TONS COAL. • Also, at same time and place— * TOWN SECTION 116, Immediately opposite the Templar Hall, with substantial Well-built FOUR ROOMED HOUSE thereon. Sale at 12 o’clock. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



COAL! COAL!! COAL! ! ! FOR SALE, WITHOUT RESERVE. •jyTESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have re ceived instructions to sell by public auction, at their Timber Yards, on Saturday, 12th October — 30 Tons Malvern Coal, from the Wallsend Company’s Pit. Without reserve. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. TO STATIONERS, SHOPKEEPERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MESSRS. BULLOCK & CO. have re ceived instructions to sell by public auction, at their rooms, East Street, ON MONDAY 14TH INST., Without reserve, A large and well-selected assortment of— Stationery, Ledgers, Cash Books, Jour nals, Books, Cards, Drawing Blocks, Albums, Musical Boxes, Magic Lan terns, Mathematical Instruments, Work Boxes, Maps, Concertinas, Desks, Letter Presses, Barometers, and a large assortment of Fancy Goods. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. ASHBURTON SWEEPSTAKE ON THE CANTERBURY CUP. T O be run for at CHRISTCHURCH, on • NOVEMBER 6tii, 1878. 1000 Members, at 10s. each. First Horse ... Second do. ... Third do. ...' Starters divided Non-Starters divided ICO 50 75 75 Drawing to take place*’on TUESDAY, MOV. Tickets to be had fiom A. PEARCE, Hon. Treasurer. Tobacconist and Hairdresser, Mpok! Street, Ist



FENCING. TENDERS are invited until THURSDAY next, at 7 p.m., for Fencing in the Race course ; labor only. Specifications anc pai ticulars may be seen at the Road Hoard Office. [AMES WILKIE, STRONG BOV WANTED to work at a Printing Machine. Apply ECHO Office.



TO JOINERS. Xlt 7"ANTED —Two Good Joiners. Apply W G. PARKIN, Ashburton Steam Sawmills. WANTED —A Few Young Ladies as Apprentices to the Dressmaking. A. O. AITKEN & CO. WANTED —An Apprentice for the Print ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Boy need apply. E^HO o ft ce CANARIES— Wanted to Purchase at once, Two Cock Birds, not less than two years ° ld ' Apply ECHO Office. FOR SALE. A QUARTER-ACRE SECTION in Have lock Street, on very easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. BOARD and Residence for a Respectable Single Gentleman at a Private House Terms, £i is. per week. No Family. Apply Echo Office. BOARDERS. —Accommodation for Two or Three Respectable Boarders in a Pri vate Family, on the North Belt, Ten Minutes walk from the Railway Station. Terms, £\ per week. Apply ECHO Office. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rUIS 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 27th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. NEVER Was there A Better Opportunity OF BUYING FOR CASH. 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 AND SUMMER DRAPERY AND Ready-made Clothing, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STYLES ONLY. Washing Machines Just Imported, of the Latest Improvements for Saving Labor. AMERICAN TUBS, all Sizes, Iron & Wood. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS in Stock. F armors’ 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. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. J CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CHRISTCHURCH. SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: WEEKS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left. 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 Pp|es o» hand, or made to apy si^e,



BAKERS’ NOTICE WE the undersigned Bakers of Ashbur ton, beg to inform the Public that on and after the 26th August, we will reduce the price of the Quartern Loaf to yd delivered and over the counter for cash. We trust that the public will still continue to support 11s, and take into consideration that we are not Millers, but Bakers, and are paying a LONG PRICE for GOOD FLOUR, so that wc may satisfy the public by supplying a good article, free from all adulteration. Let this be your motto — “LIVE AND LET LIVE” Signed— THOMAS IHCKS. THOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT.



JOB LOT, DOZ. Ladies’ Colored Josephine KID GLOVES, slightly spotted, will be sold 1/- PER PAIR. ORR & CO. T. CHAMBERS, gOOT AND SHOE MAKER East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has now in .Stock a Splendid Assortment of Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, and all orders entrusted to him will have every attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged made to order of every description and the very best materials. Terms Cash. . T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET. WORNER’S EMPIRE BOARDING HOUSE |(Opposite Parkins’s Steam Saw Mills). MR. G. WORNER begs to intimate to the public of Ashburton that he has pur chased the Boarding-house recently kep by Mr. T. Bradford, and having made extensive alterations, he is now prepared to supply first class accommodation to boarders, and others visiting Ashburton. Meals i/-, Beer given with dinner; Board per week, £l. G. WORNEI MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Will shortly commence the practice of their profession in Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, jg STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. DR. STEWART J_J" AS REMOVED to his New Residence, CORNER OF MOORE STREET AND BEACH ROAD. FREDK. PAVITT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (CI.OSE TO THE Railway Station.) Land and General Commission Agent. JAMES PORTER, PRACTICAL GARDENER, GARDENS laid out and kept in order by day or contract All kinds of Jobbing Work done on the Shortest Notice. AST Please note the Address — ATWORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, A OPTICIAN, &c., &c. ALWAYS for Sale a Large Stock of Eng lish, American, Geneva, and other Watches; French, American, and Other Clocks; Concave and Convex Spectacles; Reading Glasses ; Wedding and other Rings ; Barometers ; Thermometers ; Eye Protectors ; Goggles ; Pocket Knives ; Scissors and other Cutlery, by Rogers. To Arrive by “Star,” brig, from New York, 6 Cases of American Clocks—all New Styles. J. P. PARKER, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c. (Two (loors above Bullock & Co.’s Auction Rooms), pTBEET, ASHBUBTQN.



GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT E are now opening up a second shipment of ZN-ZETW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Rouble and Single Breasted Suits' Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLGWEHS. 10 boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks'to, match New Ribbons POPUHS & SILKS. A large assortment’ of! real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim’Brothers, of Dublin. PfUHTS. 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. BOOTS & 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. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED.' Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR AND CO



NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. W. GAYIN HAS great pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of the Ashburton County that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, Children’s Frocks, Toilets Horrockses’ and American Long Cloths Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterpanes Haberdashery and Gloves Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto —** Small Profits and Quick Returns.” TEA. TEA. TOO BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pitre, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. . ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib and %\h packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. oTI & CG> - NOTICE! NOTICE !! NOTICE !!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Go. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppo:. tunity of thanking their numeious customers 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 will re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Bast Street,