the New Zealand Bank’s Was the best, bnt a supposititious case was got up by the friends of the Union Bank, supposing nearly all the money to be placed at a fixed deposit for twelve months, and in that way the worst was made to appear the better tender, and the majority of the Council professed to believe it. By this error the Council at the present moment is loosing £2 ss. weekly. He had often heard complaints about the award of £IOO to a Mr. Watkins for the best design for the supply of Ashburton with water, and if that was a mistake, no member of the Council was more to blame for it than he was, as it was specially deputed to Mr Bullock, Mr Wright, and himself to advise the awards. It was said that Mr Watkins was only an employee in Mr Anderson’s shop—that fact would have no weight with him. There were some wonderfully bright men in that shop, and George Stevenson himself was once only a stoker in some one’s mine. However, he did not think Mr Watkins’ plan the best upon the whole —he would have preferred that of Messrs Books & Son : but the terms of the ad vertisement strictly required that the cost should hot exceed £SOOO, and Messrs Fooks had not complied with that condi tion. It was a great error to suppose that the Council was committed to Mr Watkins’ design because it had awarded him the £IOO. He (Mr S.) did not think one of the designs worth sixpence, as none of them proposed to supply the town from the ' only proper source —the pure, bright, unchanging, and never-failing stream which alone could give them useful wholesome water. So far as he could learn some stupid plan for watering the Rakaia plain from the Ashburton was lately entertained by the Council. If so, it was a great mistake to depend for that purpose on a river that had been itself dry, when the. water would be most wanted, and from which they could not take the water in summer without inflicting and Incurring damages that would exceed the benefits to be conferred. The land on the Wakanui Creek alone was now probably worth £IOO,OOO more than it would be without that water, and no one in his senses would think of robbing Peter to pay Paul in that way, even if the law would allow them to do so, whilst from the Rakaia the water could be spared without any injury to anyone, and would be there. when most wanted, which the other would not be. He would not pro mise to look after their district more than any other : he would try to do justice to every part of the county. He was not so young nor so able as he once was, and his being away at the House of Representa tives some months in every year was a decided objection to any candidate, but he would do what he could, and hoped they would find a younger and a better member next time. The Chairman asked Mr. Saunders some qriestions about the vote for Education which he replied to, and a vote of thanks to the members and the chairman con cluded the proceedings.

The “Good Old Times.” —ln England, during King Ethelred’s time, A.D. 866, the following prices were fixed by law:— A man or slave, £1; a horse, £1 10s.; a mare £1; an ass or mule, 12s. ; a cow, 6s. ; an ox, 6s. ; swine, Is. 4d. each ; sheep, Is. each ; and a goat, 2d. Yankee Ale Over. —An irrepressible Ajnerican tourist, who recently visited an Italian convent, and was shown by a monk a consecrated lamp which had never gone out for five centuries, bent over and gave the flame a decisive puff, and re marked with cool complacence, “Well, I guess it’s out now.” Invaded by Monkeys. —An extraordi nary story comes from Bengal. A village, about eight miles from Calcutta, has been taken possession of by large monkeys. The inhabitants had to fly from the raiders, who attacked women and children viciously, and are now living on the food l§ft behind fyy the villagers.

WEDNESDAY, N OVEMBIih iO, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



Election Notices. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. Mr, Saunders and myself being elected to the County Council, it will be unneces sary to hold the public meetings as advertised for the 25th and 26th inst. It now only remains for mo to assure you that I shall serve you aa faithfully as I can.• I have the honor to be Your obedient servant, JOHN GRIGG. Lqngbeach, Nov. 20, 1878. 57 I HEREBY DECLARE MR. ED WARD STAFFORD COSTER, the only Candidate nominated, duly Elected to serve as a Councillor for the Riding of South Rakaia in the Ashburton County Council. W. H. ZOUCH, Substitute Returning Officer, South Rakaia, Nov. 20, 1878. 60 I HEREBY DECLARE MR. JOHN CATHCART WASON, the only Candidate Nominated, duly elected to serve as a Councillor for the Riding of Mount Hutt, in the Ashburton County Council. r. h. pratt, Substitute Returning Officer. •Mount Hutt, Nov, 20,1878, .61



Auctions. THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. township OF GREE'NSTREET. 115 ALLOTMENTS 115 Messrs bullock & co. Lave been instructed to offer for sale, by public auction, at their Rooms, East Street, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1878, 115 ALLOTMENTS in the already formed Township of Green-street, being at the conjunction of the Main Road to Alford Forest, Winch more, Westerfield, and Ashburton, being about seven miles from Ash burton, on the direct road to Al ford Forest. As the nucleus of a Township already exists, there is every inducement offered, not only from its contiguity to Ashburton, but also from its being the centre of a large and important district to extend its capabilities, and as the population of the surrounding districts increases, greater demands will arise for town allotments, purchasers cannot, therefore, do wrong in giving this their attention. The Terms will be most liberal, thereby enabling all classes to participate therein. A splendid stream of water running through the township materially enhances its value, and adds to its beauty. Terms Liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO, 32 Auctioneers.



Entertainments. Town Hall. ASHBURTON. Manager ’Martin Simonsen. STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT ! Tlie Event of the Season ! and GRAND OPENING NIGHT, Of the Renowned CHEEYERS, KENNEDY, & BENT’S MINSTRELS, THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, 20th November, And positively for Two Nights only. This celebrated band of Sable Delinea tors will present one of the most Original, Amusing, Versatile Ethiopian Entertain ments ever given before an Ashburton audienee, introducing Beautiful Music, Pathetic Ballads, Amusing Sketches, Gro tesque Dances, and Impersonations of Peculiar People. A high-class performance given by STAR ARTISTES And Gentlemen Entertainers with Black ened Faces, pronounced by the Melbourne Press to be the most complete Minstrel Organisation in the Colonies. Every member selected for some special excel lence. An Original Repertoire, the Best Come dians, the Best Vocalists, the Best Instru mentalists, the Best Dancers. Doors open at 7.30, overture at 8 sharp. Admission—Front seats, 4s. ; second, 2s. ; children half-price. Entire change of programme every evening. 55 GEO. LINGARD, Business Agent.



Burton’s Circus WILL OPEN IN ASHBURTON, TWO NIGHTS ONLY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOV. 22 and 23. mHE LARGEST and Most GENUINE EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENT that ever visited New Zealand. Pit, Ss. j circle, ss. ; children, half price. 55 W. WOODYEAR, Agent.



Bakers’ Notices. BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL EG to inform their numerous cus- JD tomers, and the public generally, that on and after the first day of Novem-. her, and until further notice, they will supply BREAD at Gd. per 4lb LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. invited. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. Bread. Bread. 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at fid. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop, 1 Anon r\nfn note —. THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton



Meetings, Tenders, Wants, &c. SOMERSET LODGE. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge is POSTPONED from Friday, 15th, till THIS EVENING, 20th inst. By order. CHARLES BRADDELL, 35 Secretary. LICENSING ACT, 1873, LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. TV UB LIC NOTICE 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 ASHBURTON CHOIR UNION. FIRST Practice will be held on Wed nesday Evening next, at 7-30., in the Wesleyan Church, Cameron Street. Persons who have not received invita tions, desirous of joining, invited to attend. Every member must have a knowledge of music. 54 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Forming Portions of West Street, Moore Street, and Park Street. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Fooks and Son, Borough Engineers. Tenders, endorsed “ Road Formation, No. 1,” and enclosing a guarantee deposit of £5 will be received at the Council’s Offices, Montgomery’s Buildings, until Noon of SATURDAY, Nov. 30th instant. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, , Town Clerk. Ashburton, 20th November, 1878. 59 TENDERS are invited for the PUR CHASE of my INTEREST in the SHOP and DWELLING, No; 4, Prospect Buildings. Tenders close on FRIDAY, 22nd inst., at 6 p.m. The highest or lowest tender not neces sarily accepted. For particulars apply to T. JORDAN, 58 • Saddler.



TO BUILDERS. |ENDERS are invited for the Erection of a House and Stabling at Upper Rangitata. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs. Fooks and Son, up till Saturday, 23rd, on which date tenders must be sent in by noon. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. B. W. MOUNTFORT, 52 Architect.



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS for- making the Annual Valuation Lists for the above Board are hereby invited. The List must be returned complete by the 15th January proximo, in the form prescribed by “ The Rating Act, 1876.” , Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, will be received up to and not later than noon of Monday, November 25th instant. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, Nov. 5. 1878. 17 WANTED, a Smart Boy. Apply to A. 0. AITKEN & CO., 62 Havelock Street. TTTANTED, a General Servant. Ap * * Ply MRS. PAIGE, 61 Parsonage, Ashburton. WANTED, a COOK, at once. Ap ply at the office of this paper. Ashburton 11th Nov., 1878. 23 WANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to U ROBB & BLYTH. WANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap prentice to the' Grocery Business. Apply 2 ECHO OFFICE. TIT ANTED KNOWN —That the chea VV pest and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OEEICE. East Stkeet. WANTED KNOWN, that in General Printing the public can be supplied with every requisite in the latest and best style of the art at EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Stiifet. A BARGAIN. FOR SALE. —A First-class Semi-grand Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE. YOUNG Ladies Journals.—We have just .received, per Suez Mail, a few copies of this Journal of Fashion, for November. Price, 1/9 each, mail copies.



Drapery. NEW DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT GLASGOW HOUSE, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. HAS great pleasure in announcing to tl’i inhabitants of the Ashburton Couui t that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer Goods. Millinery, Prints, Hosier}', 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. ”



Iromongery. LEAMINGTON RANGES AMERICAN STOVES.. REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the abo vo, Builders should inspect oui stock. GARDEN TOOLS. Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders orr & CO-, Importers of Hardware.



Fruiterers. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO,, Wholesale & Retail ftIUV S ilUlSi.ltl.liU) 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. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. '^ r EGETABLES Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47 Miscellaneous. FOR .SALE. 49 Bushels Canadian and Tartarian OATS. Apply to F. P. LeBRETON, Coal and Firewood Merchant, Or office of this paper. 117 ANTED, - Strong Boy for Printing Y y Department. Apply ECHO OFFICE.



Tinsmiths, &c. J. C. DOLMAN, T 3 LUMBER, LOCKSMIT H, BELL -1 HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N. B. —Orders punctually attended to. NOTICE. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. MY Present PRICES for Spouting— Found and Fixed—including Heads, Elbows, Etc., are, — 0.G., 4 inch, 6£d. 0.G., inch, 7d. 0.G., 6 inch, Bd. Joints Soldered"^. S, HARDLEY, PLUMBER, 7 East Street, Ashburton-. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed.



Business Notices. TEA. TEA. TOO BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’S, in lib and packets. We are Agents for this Tea, and would advise the public to give it a fair trial, as it is highly spoken of. ORB & CO-



Special Notice. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “ Tongariro,” 8 x i}{ Totara for Wells Ex “ Clifton,” from Invercargill, 240,000 feet first-class Boards and Scantling Ex “ Drover,” from Bluff, 120,000 ditto ditto Ex “ Wave of Life,” from Thames, 50,000 feet Flooring, Lining, &c. Ex “ Flora,” from Kaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 feet Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited), CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. BUDDEN, Seed Merchant, Etc., NELSON, N.Z. * Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc.—Packed to any part of New Zealand. POTATOES'.' POTATOES. FOR SALE, at ■;: ,'C ! A. 0. AITKEN & COds, Havelock Stnet,



Engineers and Foundries. UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Baz.fr), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards & Lee, 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 will compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important.—Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, <S:c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shot ing wot k warranted to give satisfaction . EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of 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. SCOT'F BROS., '■ ENGINEERS, &c„ 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. Repairing done with expedition. Business Notice.



HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'J'HE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., U Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.