INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Per Press Agency.] New Plymouth, Monday

Of the 2600 young trout shipped from Canterbury for here 2200 arrived alive, but of the 100 salmon ordered only about a dozen were alive. Mr. Caverhill, through whom the fish were obtained, superintended placing them in various rivers—the Henui, Waiwakio, Mangoraka, Waiwongona, and Waitara, rivers. The fish were very lively, and are likely to do well. Wellington, Tuesday. A smart shock of earthquake occurred here last night a few minutes before eleven. There is no damage of any kind reported.. Napier, Monday. By Direction of the Mayor, the child at the Spit, supposed to be suffering from small pox, was examined on Sun day by Drs. Spencer and Hutchins. The child, a boy of the name of Rush, four years of age, has had an eruption on the face, a portion of .the.chest, and and one wrist for the last ri days. Westport, Monday. Heavy and almost continuous rain has stopped traffic between Wesport and Reefton greatly injuring the local trade. The only serious obstacle is the want of a bridge at Ohikanui, and there is considerable disappointment that Government do not fulfil their promise to erect it. Dunedin, Monday. Sir George Grey telegraphs to Mr. Thomas Bracken that the New Zea land National anthem has been trans lated into the Maori language. The Clutha River is reported to be steadily falling. In the Police Court to-day James Miller, formerly grocer at Mornington, was committed for trial on a charge of obtaining six tons of sugar within four months of his becoming a bankrept. Invercargill, Monday.

The meeting convened for to-night to take steps for a relief fund for the sufferers from floods, lapsed through want of attendance.

Yesterday was Hospital Sunday. The total offertories amounted to 15s iod. The Episcopalians and Presby terians contributed nearly half. At the District Court to-day, John Fishenden was charged, at the in stance of the Crown, w r ith having ab sconded with property belonging to his creditors. Immediately before bank ruptcy he sold his hotel to his broker, and with the proceeds, amounting to nearly decamped to Melbourne on the following uay. He was arrested in that city on June 23, living with a woman who had formerly been his bar maid, and ;£ißo of the money was recovered.

MORE MONEY THAN SENSE.

The suicide of a gentleman, by name Green, known as “ the crazy English man,” is recorded by the Leavenworth Times (United States). The event took place on the xoth of July, and although Mr Green’s end was a sad one, he does not appear to have been a great loss to society. His freaks and eccentricities have, it is stated, formed the basis of many a newspaper para graph, and his career is familiar to everyone in America. “ Possessed of a memory co-extensive in its grasp with the scope of a hundred abstruse sub jects, he fascinated all who came near him when he chose to exert himself in the art of pleasing; and then in the short space of a few hours he would transform himself from the polished gentleman, the travelled scholar, and the man of science and letters, into a wild and reckless devotee of sin and debauchery.” He was a graduate of one of the English universities, but, becoming estranged from his family by his wild and reckless career, departed from home, friends, and kindred, and was a wanderer to the end of his days. He had an enormous fortune, and it is believed that he “came of gentle blood.” Anyhow, he came to Leaven worth about four years ago, where he made a “ tremendous stir” by his un bounded liberality and reckless corn duct. Among other eccentric proceed ings in which Mr Green indulged lor the edification of the good people of Leavenworth, was a rehearsal of his own funeral. Lying in a coffin, with a bottle of whisky by his side, he was placed in a hearse one evening, and, followed by sever tl mourning carriages, was driven through the principal streets of fthe city, being at the close of the drive-“too much under the influence of liquor to realise the sacrilegious piece of mockery in which he had been engaged.” Yet he was generous to a fault," and his popularity was much enhanced by lps amiable custom of never looking at a bill when presented to him, but paying immediately, without murmur or investivation. He tilth mate!}? poi3Qn«(J hitfiseJf, when drunk* M m of lbs «r«ets } ©r, g? fymw*

worth Times more gracefully expresses it, “ in a weak and unguarded moment, with the fibres of his being all but unstrung by the influence of deep pota tions, he prepared the fatal dose which was the cause of unveiling to Henry Green the mysteries of the silent land.’

AN INCIDENT OF THE QUEEN’S YOUTH.

4—r (From the World.) Apropos of Pier Majesty’s review of the ironclads at Spithead.it may be in teresting to recall the fsct that the Queen can look back upon at least one maritime adventure. Cruising off the Isle of Wight in the yacht. Emerald, while she was yet Princess Victoria, the breeze freshened into a gale, and before the vessel could get into Cowes road the decks were swept fore and aft. The coming Queen, however, undauntedly remained a witness of the stirring scene; when a sudden squall took the Emerald aback, and crack went the topmast immediately above the cap. The pilot, Mr. Saunders, quick as thought, sprang to where the Princess was standing, lifted her in his arms to a more safe position further aft, and the next mo ment crash came the topmast down where the Queen had originally stationed herself. But for the prompt action of Mr. Saunders, the. Queen would probably never have lived to witness the ponderous procession of the ironclads last week. Indeed, Her Majesty long ago acknowledged that the escape was something to be thankful for, as the pilot, at her instance, was pro moted to be a master; and when the Princess Victoria become Queen of England, he was early invited to Court. Moreover, at the death of Mr. Saunders, some few years after, Her Majesty made considerate provision for his wife and family.

The Evening Echo, Tuesday, October 22, 1878.



Effect of the Heat. —One of the most natural results of the recent hot weather on over-heatecl brains was the decision of a coroner’s jury who had been considering the case of a man who was killed by a blow cn the head administered by his son. They brought in a verdict of “ Sun-stroke.” — Fun. Rev. Dr. Somerville. —The October issue of Words of Grace , an Australian Evan gelical Magazine, contains portraits of the Rev. Dr. Somerville and Mr. Thomas Spurgeon, the latter of whom has been preaching through out the various Australian Colonies for the past twelve months or so. Planting in Melbourne.—During the present year upwards of 4700 forest and orna mental trees, besides shrubs, have been planted out in the metropolitan public gardens and reserves (exclusive of the Botanic Gardens and Government Domain), and in the streets of Melbourne. Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton ire 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 & 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 beinp bought entirely upon cash terms, they enabled to ofier goods of stwh sterling value as' cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. Every article in stock is marked at the lowest price, frcun which no abatement is made so that the most inexperienced buy their goods at the same piices as the best judges.—Advt.



ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. A MEETING of the Members of the Brigade and Fire Police will be held in Mr. C. Braddell’s office (by kind permission) on WEDNESDAY EVENING, 23rd inst. Intending new members are invited to be present. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Hon, Sec.



\\7 ANTED---An Apprentice for the Print’ V V ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Boy need apply. ECHO Office WANTED, an APPRENTICE for Wood- Turning, Carpentering, and Cabinet making. Can live in the house. Apply to JOSEPH RULE, Moore Street. WANTED A Few Young Ladies as Apprentices to the Dressmaking. A- O. AITKEN CO. TO LET A SHOP rtncl DWELLING-HOUSE, in ■GV Moore street. Apply to W, R. BOYLF, House Agent. CALISTHENIC CLASS EVERY alternate Wednesday and Saturday Afternoon. Terms, per Quarter —Five Shillings each Pupil. SUPERIOR LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Oxford Villa, Burnett St., Ashburton, Jay ftfigs Stqane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, ancl Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory School for Boys,



FOR SALE. A QUARTER-ACRE SECTION in Have lock Street, on very easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. pOTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE, at A. 0. AITKEN & CO.’s, Havelock Street. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Montgomery’s Buildings, Asiiburtox. E. A. GARNETT, HAIRDRESSER, PERFUMER, TOBACCONIST, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS DEALER, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and District that he has removed to No. I, Montgomery’s New Buildings, East street, and has in Stock a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF TOBACCO, CIGARS, PIPES, Perfumery, Frizzets, Plaits, Etc., Etc. Note the Address, — E. A. GARNETT, No. i, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street.



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 Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. CHARLES BRADDELL, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT, Agent lor Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. WORNER’S EMPIRE BOARDING HOUSE 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, £i. G. WORNER, Proprietor. A. PEARCE’S -CANTERBURY CUP SWEEP Notice to Subscribers. THROUGH having the misfortune to Ire BURNED OUT, and a number of the above Tiehets being destroyed, I find it an Impossibility to proceed any further with the above Sweep ; therefore, if holdeis of Tickets will make application to me with their Tickets, I will return their Subscriptions. Thanking the public for past favors,' Your obedient servant, A. PEARCE, Ashburton. October 14, 1878.



SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. flllS 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 25th inst, A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. MR. C. W. PURNELL, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Chambers — MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. W.-R. BOYLE, ~~ J7 STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MQQRS STREET, ASHBURTON. RUBBER" STAMPS F RUBBER THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very useful Stamps, which can be madeany size, shape, or design, TG m\lO OFFJCE,



To Farmers & Others '"JT'HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE CONSTANTLY ON HAND Farm Implements AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY Of Every Description. WOOL PACKS, SHEEP SHEARS, FENCING MATERIAL. GRASS & CLOVER SEEDS, JUST LANDED Ryland’s Best Fencing WIRE, 6,7, 8, 9 & 10. PORTLAND CEMENT, CHAFF CUTTERS, PLOUGHS, CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSEPOWERS, ETC. Also, GOSPEL OAK Galvanised Iron, IN ALL SIZES, Which we are now Prepared to Sell at MOST REASONABLE PRICES. CASH ADVANCES Made on Growing Crops, Shipments of Wool and Grain. FRIEDLANDER BROS EAST STREET, Ashburton.



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 NeWjßibbons New f Feathers New’Flowers New Hats New Bonnets Note the address A. O. AITKEN AND CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREETj Ashburton.



C. PERCY COX, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, AXI)' VALUATOR, A S H B U R[T O[N pARMS to LET and -SELL, of all Sizes and Descriptions, Improved and Unimproved, situated in all parts of the District. 3000 Acres, in Blocks to suit Purchasers, on easy terms. 150 Acres, with Stable, partly fenced, near the blinds. Money Lent in Large or Small Sums, on Approved Security. AGENT FOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. 'pHE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED b y 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., Sole Agents for the above Machinesjin Ashburton.



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Bazinr), 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, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shot ing wotk warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. The Central Foundry, PETER [STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public ol 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. Repft}rg of Castings in Iron or Brass, of every feriptipf?,



SAUNDERS BROS., ASHBURTON, CHRISTCHURCH, AND LONDON. T H E JJ Have a number of NDERSIGNED AMOVED AND UNMOVED FARMS AND OTHER Properties for Sale In the Ashburton County. Town & S SEVERAL ÜBURBAN C Sections for sale ON EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS. INDENTS EXECUTED For every description of Goods from the Australian, American, aijd English Markets. OATS AND OTHER HORSE FEED AT LOWEST RATES. SAUNDERS BROS. ceisttr_a.il TEMPERANCE HOTEL, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 'J'HIS well-situated and Commodious Hotel WILL BE OPENED ON TO-MORROW, October 19. Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the Best of Accommodation, combined with Liberal Charges, Strict Civility, and the Best Attention. Remember the Address— HAVELOCK STREET, NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. JOHN BROOM. Manager.



NEVER Was there A Better Opportunity OF BUYING FOR CASH. F. DOHERTY T) EGS to remind his Customers and Friends J-' 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. Farmers’ Requisites, GARDEN TOOLS, And Seeds of every description. ■ In Stock and to Arrive. F. DOHERTY, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IMPORTER, WINE AMD SPIRIT MERCHANT, Peter Street, Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. . SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at s}4d per-Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town ancl -Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & RAKERS East Street,