ing the suit, and she got the divorce and $1,600 alimony. Then she married a lightning-rod man, but he soon aban doned her, and a few years afterward she became reconciled to her first love, and as he had got a divorce from the lady with whom he had eloped, they were remarried. Soon, however, the wife “ got religion ” at a revival, and confessed to a minister that she was guilty of bigamy in her remarriage, in asmuch as she had no divorce from her lightning-rod husband. At the advice of the minister they separated, and lived apart some months ; but after a while the religious excitement wore away, and once more they joined their fortunes as husband and wife, living to gether until a few months ago. Then the wife came into the District Court and sued for a divorce on the grounds of neglect and ill-treatment, with the results as above stated.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[By Submarine Cable.]

The Eastern Situation.

London, April 16.

The Commons adjourned on May 6th, the Lords on the T3th. Sir Siaf ford Northcote stated there was no cause for increased anxiety; and though there was a' diminished hope of a satis factory settlement, there was nothing to justify the rumour of England’s iso lation. He ridiculed the idea of Rus sian privateers. The Times says there has been an amicable interchange of views between London and St. Peters burgh. England desires peace, and only wishes the whole treaty to be sub mitted to Congress. Russia replied that she could not distinguish between what had been done and what was de sired to be done. She fears diplo matic humiliation if she recognizes Congress as a tribunal which may allow the treaty to be cancelled.

The Grand Duke Nicholas returns to Petersburg. Todleben succeeds him. This is regarded as concilliatory. Mr. Mechie has sent to the papers a telegram from the Victorian Govern ment protesting against any attention being paid to the representation of Colonial apsentees, who have no in fluence in Victoria.

New York, April 16. Fulton re-asserted adultery with Mr. Beecher.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, April 18. Case Brandy, 325. All other quo tations unchanged. The Government of Queensland have asked for the postponement. of. the cable conference for a fortnight. The Board of Enquiry into the Chim borazo accident suspended Captain Vine Hall’s certificate for six months. The case of the third mate is postponed for a week.-

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Per Press Agency.]

Auckland, Thursday.

Te Wheoro is in town interviewing Mr. Sheehan respecting the approach ing native meeting. Tawhiao is still ill. A Native Act will be introduced by the Government next session. The Bill passed last session enabled the Government to ascertain its position respecting land purchases. They find that Government will lose largely on blocks which have been acquired. In some cases they will lose 15s. in the The new Act will appoint a Native as sessor to investigate titles. Having set tled the ownership, they will call in a European Judge, who will register their decisions, when the lands will from time to time be put up in small blocks not exceeding a thousand acres. Pro vision is made in the Act to prevent acquirement of large blocks by mono polists. The Government will probably abandon a large amount of unprofitable speculations entered into by their pre decessors.

A fire to-day destroyed Cotter’s cabi net-making shop, High-street. The loss is £ 2 °°, and uninsured.

After discussion the City Council agreed to invite tenders for the City’s bank account for three years.

Nelson. Thursday. Sir G. Grey addressed a crowded meeting at the Provincial Hall last night. The substance of his speech was the same as of those delivered in Wellington and elsewhere. At the close of the meeting a vote of confidence was proposed and carried nem con., amidst the most enthusiastic and prolonged cheering.

Dunedin, Thursday. A writ for damages was yester day served on the proprietors of the Daily Tunes, at the instance of Mr. C. E. Haughton, for an alleged libel. The matters complained of, it is stated, were contained in a leading article pub lished in the. Times of March 15, and in a letter signed “ Morality ” which ap peared in last Tuesday’s issue of the same journal. Wellington, Thursday. The Immigration Officer sends home this month nomiuations for sixty-seven persons, being the largest number for some time back.

At the Supreme court to-day an im portant decision was given in a West port mining case. Seaton a share holder in tne Halcyon Quartz Mining Company, limited, having been ordered by the Court below to pay certain calls, appealed against the judgment of the Court. After argument the appeal was upheld and the Court below ordered to enter up judgment for defendant instead of plaintiff. The Supreme Court up held the appeal on the ground that, after the lapse of twenty-one days, calls could not be sued for.

Saturday. Sir George Grey is to address a pub lic meeting at Blenheim to-day or this evening, after which he will return to Wellington in the Hinemoa, which will be at once sent to the West Coast of the Middle Island to bring Sir John Coode to Wellington and take him thence to Auckland via East Coast.

Mr. McLaren, the self-constituted leader of the working men’s demon stration, was charged yesterday with riotous behaviour and drunkenness. He was released on bail on the promise to clear out to Victoria on Sunday next. Timaru, Thursday. A man named William Somers, a baker employed by Mendelson and Morris, Pleasant Point, was burnt to death, last night. He set a batch of bread at eight o;clock and went to bed at nine. The bakery, a detached build ing, was found on fire and b urnt to the ground. On examination the remains of Somers was found. There is no clue to the cause of the fire. The remains were taken to the Point Hotel. An inquest will be held.

THE EVENING ECHO, SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1878.



FOR SALE. 7" O O ACRES of the finest Agricultural " LAND in Canterbury. Apply, A. O. AITKEN & CO. WE, the undersigned, hereby agree to CLOSE our respective PLACES of BUSINESS on MONDAY Next, being Easter Monday. Firth, Pass, & Co. A. O. Aitken & Co. J. Fowler. D. Williamson. Friedlander Bros. ANNIVERSARY NOTICE. "T'HE ANNIVERSARY SERMONS of 1 the Primitive Methodist Sunday School will be preached by the Rev. Mr. Westbrook in the Church TO-MORROW, at ii a.m., 3 p.m., and 6.30 p.m. About £\ worth of Prizes will be Distributed among the deserving scholars in the Afternoon. All friends requested to attend. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS^ OF THE TEMPLAR HALL COMPANY. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of ‘ the Shareholders in the above Company will be held on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, on the premises of the Secretary, East Street’ at 7.30 p.m., sharp. Business : The Election of a Director in place of Mr. T. Wliliams, resigned ; and Other very important business. Shareholders requested to attend.



WANTED. '"TENDERS for SHOP FITTINGS, for Mr. Gavin, Draper, to be sent in to the “ Echo ’’ office, under cover, before noon on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, where Draw ings and Specifications may he seen. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WANTED. TWO Young Men, of Modern Habits, aged 23 and 25, the one a Tradesman, the other holding a Responsible Situation, wish to Correspond with Two Young Ladies of similar taste, with a view to Matrimony. Blondes preferred ; and if of a religious turn of mind, no objection; age from 18 to 21 years. Ad dress—A. B. C., “ Echo ” Office. WANTED a Respectable NURSE GIRL, Apply to Mrs. Birtwrll, East Street, or at the office of this paper. TIT" ANTED, Tenders for FEEDING OFF W 100 Acres of TURNIPS, situated on Mr. Frisby’s Farm at Wakanui. Tenders to be sent to the’undersigned not later than Satur day next, April 20. The highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. SAUNDERS, BROS., or to A. O. AITKEN, & Co. TENDERS are invited for taking one CROP of OATS from 2CD Acres of Land on Greenaway’s Farm, Wakanui. To be sent in up till 30th April, to SAUNDERS BROS, or to A. O. AITKEN, & Co. tenders! TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a DWELLING HOUSE for the undersigned. Plans and specifications to be seen at our Stores until FRIDAY, the 19th instant. Tenders: to Ire sent to us on or before the 20th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



[A card.} E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, AND TOBACCONIST, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Fancy Goods of all Descriptions at Lowest Prices. BAZAAR. LIBRARY HALL. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! ALSO, ON (MONDAY) EVENING, WILLIAM GAVIN, DRAPER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, RESPECTFULLY announces that he HAS CLOSED his Shop (next the “ Echo ” Office) where lie has had a Clearing Sale for some time. From encouragement received he has re solved to Commence Business permanently, WITH A FRESH STOCK in one of the Shops in Montgomery’s New Buildings, ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF MAY. It is his intention to confine himself exclu sively to the GENERAL DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. By strict attention to business, selling at the lowest possible price, and all due civility, - he hopes to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and .surrounding district.



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