A MAN ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY YEARS OLD.

At a recent meeting of physicians at Bogota, in New Granada, an interesting account was given by Dr. Luiz Her nandez of a visit which he had paid to a half-caste farmer named Miguel Solis, living in the Fort Hills ol the Sierra Mesilla, who confessed to being 180 years old, but is believed by his neighbors to be really much older. Dr. Hernandez was informed by some of the oldest inhabitants of the district that they well remembered Miguel as a reputed centenarian when they were boys; also, that the name of Miguel Solis, colored farmer, appears in a writ, still preserved, of the contributors to the building fund of a Franciscan monastery, near San Sebastian, which was founded in 1712, and that the pre sent Abbot is positive it is the same man. Dr. Hernandez, when he visited Miguel, found him at work in his orchard; his skin was the color of parchment, but he was robust and active; his snow white hair was twisted turban fashion round his head, and his eyes were so bright that the doctor felt quite uncomfortable when they were turned upon him. In answer to ques tions as to his habits, Miguel said that the secret of his living a century or two was very simple simply never getting drunk, and never overfeeding. “ I eat only once a day a big hearty meal, which it often takes me half an hour to get through with; but,” he added, “ you see it is not impossible in half an hour to eat more than you can digest in the next twenty-four.” He went on to say that he had not made up his mind about meat, but he did not eat much of it. He fasted on the first and middle days of each month, eating nothing, but drinking all the water he could swallow. Fie always let cooked food cool before tasting it; and to this precaution he attributed the fact that his teeth were as sound now as they were 170 years ago.

The Evening Echo, Tuesday, September 12, 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. ORR Sc Co. offer special advantages to the public that can be met with nowhere else in Ashburton. 1 hey keep at all times the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beimr bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to offer goods of 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 so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same prices as the best judges.—Advt.



WANTED. A situation as FEMALE COOK.—Apply ECHO Office. WANTED A respectable, intelligent BOY. Apply at once at ECHO Office. TO LET. —Five-roomed House on East Town Belt, near Mr. Ross. Apply to Mr. WILLIAMS, on the premises. THE Postponed Congregational Meeting of the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH will be, held (D.V.) on MONDAY EVENING Next, 16th inst., at Half-past Six o’clock. H. B. BURNETT, Minister. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. I HEREBY accept W, Arthur’s challeuge to run the lollowing^'distances : ico yards ; 150 yards ;2C J yards—he giving me 5 yards in ico ; 10 in 150 ; and 15 in 20 for a side, to be run in Baring Square on Saturday 2lstinstat 5 p.m. A. RESTIEAUX. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. . FOR SALE, WITHOUT RESERVE. A . large and choice assortment of Drapery, Haberdashery, Millinery, Men’s and Boy’s Clothing, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Underlinen, and Hosiery. THE Subscribers will sell by Public Auction To-morrow (Friday), a large quantity of the above still remaining unsold. Sale at 2 o’clock. BULLOCK & CO. , Auctioneers. POSTPONED* TILL TUESDAY NEXT. Grand Secular Concert, Conducted by MR. JAMES SPENSLEY, of Christchurch, in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Commencing at 8 p.m. Songs, Duets, Glees, Instrumentations, &c., &c. ?s 66 ; Gallery, is 6% Thf Ashburton Brass 3*nd will give selfg’



EDUCATIONAL. STONE HOUSE VILLA. THE School formerly conducted by Mrs. Buchanan will be re-opened by Miss Boyle (D.V.), on Monday, the 16th September. SCHOLASTIC. jyj- ISS BARRATT is now prepared to receive pupils for Daily Instruction, at her residence, near the Town Hall. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. TENDERS are invited for making the Valuation of the Town, and the New Roll. Work to be completed by ist Novem ber next. Tenders to be sent to the I own Clerk by noon on Monday, 23rd inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878. Town Clerk. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. APPLICATIONS are invited for the office of TOWN CLERK, Salary per annum. Schedule of duties may be seen at the Town Clerk’s Office, Montgomery’s Buildings. Applications to be sent to the undersigned not later than noon on MONDAY, 23rd inst. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878. Town Clerk. TO ENGINEERS AND SUR VEYORS. THE Ashburton Borough Council invite Tenders from Licensed Surveyors, for the Survey of the Borough with Map of the same plotted to scale, two chains to the inch, showing every section, also all street levels, &c. Further information may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. Tenders must be sent to the undersigned by noon on. MONDAY 23rd inst. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Ashburton, Sept. 10, 1878 Town Clerk. FOR SALE-CHEAP. A FIVE ROOMED COTTAGE, quite New, on the North Town Belt. Easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Will shortly commence the practice of their profession in Ashburton.



W. J. MILLER, PRACTICAL GARDENER AND SEEDSMAN. GARDENS laid out, and kept in order at the lowest current rates. Apply ECHO Office. WANTED —Four Young Ladies, as Ap prentices to the Dressmaking. ORR & CO. WANTED KNOWN. That sando’s bread cart will be round Every Morning. Please leave orders at the Shop, East-stret, near the Echo Office. JOB LOT. 9 DOZ. Ladies’ Colored Josephine KID GLOVES, slightly spotted, will be sold 1/- PER PAIR. ‘ ORR & CO. NOTICE. PO R SALE AT T. QUINN & CO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



FOR SALE, A Second-Hand American CABINET ORGAN, by Mason and Hamlin. It has five stops and a knee swell. Elegant case. Suitable for Parlor or Church. Price cash. Apply, Echo office. Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. Qr4erg to be left at A. 0. AITKEN & Co’s, 3Kaysl?sjs Btrsd,



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. K . SAN DO , GROCER ETC., EAST STREET, Ashuurton. really Good BREAD at s*4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, K. SANDO, GENERAL STOREKEEPER & BAKER, East Street. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'JMIE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and lIOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. Payments —Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.



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 7d delivered and 6*4d over the counter for cash. We trust that the public will still continue to support us, and take into consideration that we are not Millers, but Bakers, and are paying a LONG PRICE for GOOD FLOUR, so that we may satisfy the public by supplying a good article, free from all adulteration. Let this be your motto — “ LIVE AND LET LIVE” Signed— THOMAS HICKS. THOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT. CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CHRISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and « Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: FURNESS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left. 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 Moderate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, East Street.



WORKER’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; Beds I/• Board per week, £\. G. WORNER, Proprietor. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. Le Breton, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. Coal and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company, Agent for National Insurance Company, REMOVE!) to Montgomery’s Buildings, entree fropi jnci



W. R. BOYLE STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. GREAT SALVAGE SALE. G. L. Beath & Co. | AYE much pleasure in informing their Ashburton customers that they intend re maining ONE WEEK LONGER in Ashburton, when the remainder of their well assorted stock of CLOTHING AND DRAPERY Will be sold at LESS THAN ORIGINAL COST. Best Geelong Tweed Trousers and Vests. _V, fZ GOODS 0 r 37S Dd SELLING NOW AT S All other Goods equally cheap. gST REMEMBER SATURDAY NEXT, SEPT. 14, Will be the LAST DAY Of the cheapest Sale of Drapery and Clothing ever held in Canterbury. G. L. BEATH Sc CO. (Late Mail Office) BURNETT STREET.



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR HEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET. piRTH, TASS, & CO. take this oppor 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 ceivefprompt attention.



Families waited on for orders weekly, FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. MRS. MOREY, - JgEGS to announce to the LADIES OJ ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts that she has] OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR. LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, . . . . TANCRED STREET Mr. Hqus? Dec®ra^r) ?



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 11b 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. OR El Sc 00l LEAMINGTON RANGES, AMERICAN STOVES, REGISTERED GRATES, COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect our stock. ’ ; orr & co-, j- Importers of Hardware.



•«un The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to' inform- the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that lie 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. T —r~ “d-o TQT'C'i <s^*3L«O a —8 JJIu«JL.-JL. v»/ ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed.



DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! A. O. AITKEN & GO Are now opening up, a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY, Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues' ‘ . - New Prints New Ribbons New Feathers New Flowers New Hats New Bonnets Note the address A. O. AITKEN and CO. The Pantechnicon, - HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his large Private Boarding House is now in. course of erection and is situated in Wills-street, next the Prim itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail way Station —being one of the most healthy and pleasantly situated sections in the township. The accommodation will .be second to none in Ashburton, and the House is let, and will be conducted by an experienced person from Christchurch. ' . • : ' / | FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING .ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given to customers, combined with moderate charges. .U-r-.i1,, • S.' W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, east' street, = . -' • ’ ‘ . A§HpyRIW/ : ’'- * •