A NEW BLASTING EXPLOSIVE.

(From the Sydney Morning'llerald. )

It will be remembered that a few days, .ago, Captain Wageinann, of the ' German Imperial Engineers, initiated a series of experiments at Birkenhead/ with a new explosive compound he invented, and which he intends placing before the Aus tralian public with a view to their using it for mining and other purposes. On the occasion in question the power and effect of the compound were practically com pared with those of dynamite, and with most'favorable results, the compound hav ing a number of important advantages over its rival. .Volume for volume it possesses 40 per cent., and weight for weight 25 per cent, more.blasting power than dynamite. It will only%Xplode v with it primer invented by Captain Wagemann, and explosions of it, therefore, by concussion ordlre are not to be apprehended. Water 'does not affect it injuriously. If set on fire it burns with-a bright, fierce flame leaving no re mains. Its advantages over gun cotton are more remarkable than those over dynamite. With all explosives in which mtro-glycerine is a component part danger arises from the fact -that at low temperatures they explode by slight cofif cussions. . In order to prove that' his com pound had not the same objectionable feature, Captain Wagemann reduced it to the lowest temperature available here. He took a quantity of it to Mort’s freezing works, where for. three days it was sub jected to a temperature 42,-below freezing point or 10‘ below zero. At the end of that time it was not frozen and.had lost, little of its gelatinous character. It wa3 packed in ice and taken to Pyrmont, and. there subjected to the operation of rifle bullets, a proceeding considered one of the most severe, friction or concussion tests it could undergo. The result was extremely flattering to the inventor, for the bullets beyond penetrating the compound, had no effect op, it. This affords the presumption that it may be handled,with safety in the lowest temperature, here or elsewhere, in which it may be desirable to use it.

FRIDAY, December 13, 1878.]

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Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton b e often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment? to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and Ho use -furni shi ng 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 beinr bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler goods of su'-h sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house in the trade. • Ever) article in stock is marked at the lowest price, from which no abatement is made so that the inostnuexperienced buy their goods at the same pi ices as the best judges.—Advt



New Advertisements. CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Mr CHRISTMAS CAKES. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners, 5 - BEG to call the attention of their numerous customers and the public generally, to their intention to make a very Extensive Display of Supei ior j CHRISTMAS CAKES to suit all classes, ranging in price from Two Shillings upwards. The quality is guaranteed to he First-class, and second to none in Canterbury. ( ; The following different kinds of Cakes will he kept in stock for Christmas : Rice Cakes * • Cumberland Cakes The Lome Cakes Sponge Cakes, in great variety Seed Cakes Currant Cakes ; Queen Cakes hi &c., &c., st,c. Fancy Biscuits of all kinds. J ; Pastry in Great Variety/ 1 * N.B.—Orders for Iced Cakes must he sent in at once. TAYLOR & LILL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. All orders punctually attended to, arid sent in early. . . 142 CHRISTMAS CAKES. CHRISTMAS. THE Manager of the Central Tempe rance Hotel wishes it to be knoivn that he has on hand a Great Variety o Christmas Cakes, ranging in price from FIVE SHILLINGS TO Five Guineas. Inspection invited at the CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Jlaveiock Street, * Ashburton. - ■ ' ; T : 137



Bullock & Co. 30 CORDS FIREWOOD. 30 MESSRS BULLOCK & CO have l-e ceived instructions to oiler for sab by public auction, on the Railway Reserve opposite Messrs. On* & Co. s Store, about THIRTY CORDS FIREWOOD, 140 Without reserve. "" ■ Sale at 2 p.m. BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers.



Miscellaneous. HARVESTERS AND BINDERS. Bullock and co. have on sale : OSBORNE’S HARVESTERS AND BINDERS. . A Farmers are requested to make early application, as we have, a limited number only. A, ' ' Price £7O in Lyttelton. • - BULLOCK & CO., Auctioneers. 130. NOTICE. I CHARLES HOPKINS, having bought the Book Debts in the Estate of °George Eagle, Boarding-house Keeper, Ashburton, request all Accounts to be paid to me at the Somerset Hotel on the 16th inst., otherwise legal proceedings shall be taken. (Signed) CHARLES HOPKINS. Ashburton, Dec. 12th, 1878. 141 COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered, at. the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates; GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton.



Business Notices. TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. A, ,• W. WESTON, in returning than! b for past favors, begs to inform bis numerous Patrons and the Public gene rally, that he HAS OPENED, in. connec tion with the Tobacconist Business, THE AMERICAN Hair Cutting Saloon. HAIR CUTTING Done in all the Improved Styles. Shaving—Clean and Careful. SHAMPOOING. This Refreshing Toilet done on the American principle, including the CELEBRATED FLORIDA SPRAY HEAD BATH. For the address, you will find the orthodox Barber’s Pole in front of my Establishment, East Street. 129 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C. ’ H~U GHES, TEACHER of .Pianoforte and Harmonium, Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office.



NOW PUBLISHED, THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES ALMANAC, DIRECTORY, YEAR BOOK, & DIARY ->; 4. V FOR ‘ I 8 79. Being; the Twenty-sixth Year of Publication. THIS ALMANAC ia admitted to be the best published in New Zealand, and every endeavor has been made to render the 1879 edition superior to any of its predecessors. It contains a COLORED MAP OF CHRISTCHURCH. AND ITS SUBURBS, Consisting of the new Borough of Syden ham, the Townships of Addington, Philipstown, St. Albans, lvnights town, Bingsland, and Avonville. 'r --IW-T Also, A MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF : . ASHBURTON. • A complete list of Societies, Religious Bodies, Trading Companies, &c., &c. IHE GENERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL DIRECTORY AND RELIABLE INFORMATION ON Postal matters Electric Telegraph Customs’ Duties, carefully revised. Stamp Duties Railway Fares Arrival and departure of English Mails Together with a large quantity of othe /aluable and useful information, 4 » . I ft i if j i,z >-? i ; •w -.J* & i 4 : •: : SoBP BY WEEKS & DIXON,



Business Notices. Tea ! . Tea 1 Tea ! too BOXES .50 HALF-CHESTS • The abovewill be found Pufe combined with strength ano Tine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY’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. Orr & Go.



SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING- Ex p. s. “ Tongariro,” 8 x 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., Etc., NELSON, N.Z. Fruit and Forest Trees, Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, Seeds, Plants, etc. —Packed to any part of New Zealand. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. MRS. MOREY, having purchased a Large Lot of Toys, for Christmas Presents, is selling Yery CHEAP, for one month, y . .... . ... Address—Tancred Street, next Mr. R. Chapman’s. * LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND ‘ CHRISTMAS TREE. 101



“ HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), AND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th Dec., 1878. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, Nov 30, 1878. .88 NOTICE. . . TiHE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be settled monthly, and requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. * THOMAS HICKS, Baker, j 9 Ashburton., Winslow. GEORGE IAD BROOK,' GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, BEGS to announce that he has JUST OPENED a General Store at Wins ow, near the Railway Station, and hopes ,o merit a share of public Bupport. A cart will wait upon families for orders egularly. Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. Note the address — GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER,' ' : winsl'ow; ‘ Dweraber 3, 1878. 98



‘ Hotels. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL, Corner of Cashel anti Manchester Streets, | CHRISTCHURCH. R . s¥l T H BEGS to inform the public that the above Hotel has lately been renewed, and fitted up in the Best Home Style, with every attention to "• comfort and convenience. Water laid on in every room, with excellent bath. Private Suites of Rooms. Commercial and Sitting Rooms.. Liquors of the very best brands. Terms Moderate. R. SMITH, Proprietor Corner of Cashel and Manchester .Streets, CHRISTCHURCH. ‘ ‘ ill



Under Distinguished Patronage. QUILL’S HOTEL. {Opposite Railway Station, and adjoining Post and-Telegraph Departments, Ashburton.) THE Proprietor of the above Magnifi cent Hotel begs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and Visitors to this prosperous district, that this establishment is acknowledged to be the finest in New Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation, and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments are specially designed to suit the convenience and privacy of families. The sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Splen did Commercial Room, and a Reading Room with one,-of the Best Libraries in the colony. Large Sample Rooms to meet the requirements of' Commercial Travellers. ■ Bath Rooms, and a First class Billiard Saloon furnished with one of Adcock's Prize Tables. T. Q. having completed arrangements with the best wholesale houses in Aus tralia for the supply of Wines and Spirits, is in a position to offer nothing but a genuine article to the public, and strongly recommends invalids, and those who enjoy good Port and Sherry, to purchase from the above Hotel. T.Q. guarantees everything in stock of the purest descrip tion. The Trade Supplied. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL AND WINE VAULTS. WHOLES ALE. AND RETAIL SPIRIT MERCHANT & IMPORTER. Railway Station, Ashburton. ORAM’S SOMERSET. COMMERCIAL ' AND FA MIL Y HOTEL, ' : ASHBURTON. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Premier‘of New Zealand. Sir James Ferguson, Bart.-, late Governor of New Zealand, AND Sir Charles' Ducane, late Governor of Tas* .g- a £ •- .i'.> o mania.. . ; rpHIS centrally-situated Hotel is pronounced to be one of the finest in the Southern Hemi sphere. The cuisne is under the supervision or an eminent chef, and the proprietor hopes that his long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of- the content? of the cellar. , . .. V R. • .W. SHEAR-M AN, .. 4 . PROPRIETOR.



- •' 1 CENTRAL 1 fEMPER AN: C E H-O TE L, - HAVELOCK STREET,- J Ashburton. 'Jf'IIIS well-situated and Commodious Hote* 823° l S NOW OPE N. j&f Boarders and the Travelling Public will find the - Pest of Accommodation; - combined with Liberal Charges, Strict .Civility, and the Best Attention. Refreshments at all hours, and Breakfast for , '■> : £ ; L early trains.". ■■ ! Meals, is. each ; Private Rooms, extra. Breakfast, 6 a.m. ‘.o 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 noon to 2 p.m. ; Tea, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. s TT.e manager is now prepared to receive riders for Wedding Breakfasts, Wedding Ca’. es, Private Parties, Suppers, Etc. Remember the Address— \ •, HAVELOCK STREET,' NEAR THE RAILWAY STATION. - JOHN B ROOM, ;•' Manager, } .



- • - Drapery.,, AN T AITKEN SI CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. ,• . j yyANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO. • hare opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of j FANCY GOODS; yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CQ. are paying .'Particular Attention to their - ~r' . 5 DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience hag been gained. at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand. RANTED K'NOWN, that A O AITKEN & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce their present stock as much as possible, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the - . . LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



NOTICE. ORSA.L E , A T T. QUINN "& GO’S, ' ‘A DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Bqys\ Suits, at 30s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is s each. ... , . ; .‘J i ,x ;^VvA' : \ - 20 Mb. Straw Hats, 71EE- fe™. ! d ; • ’ T . ' Q'U 5 I N jsf ' C O . , Moore btreet, Ashburton.



Business Notice.” THE HORSE BAZAAR. ■: LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES . BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. ... W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. First-class AccomSiodat>6n for Horses rind Vehicles on mosS liberal tenns at these Staples, with every attend >n and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. ; -Horses Bought aid Sold on Commission. • FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL DARCY begs to announce the opening of his new \ ;• FIS H*’ ST O RE, £ : Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. iFresh Fish Daily.' Crayfish, Cockles,, Moki, Groper, &c. V; 5, Dried Fish always-on HAnd. r tually attended to, and familes waited on. A r -**: 78 CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. TTIANCY. GOODS, in Great Variety, for: Jj CHRISTMAS, Selling at Remark ably Low Prices, for Cash, at MRS.. MOREY’S Fancy Repository, Tapered Street, Ashburton; near Chapman’s, k Remember the Christmas Tree 0:1. the only tfr Motfr . r ' 100



. Wants, & A N..T E D,f GIRL. Apply ; 132 . ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, to Rent immediately, for twelve months, a Four-Roomed COTTAGE, within Ten Minutes walk of Pest Office." 1 Apply ECHO office. 1 WANTED, a Good ’/Shoeing Smith •' Apply to ■ ••■ • ■ 14 ROBB-&BLYTH \\T ANTED, Tenders /for Building VY - -Concrete . Cellar \ .-at > Waffcierton.. Lowest or any tender.. not. necessarily accepted. Information can be Obtained from ■’ .W. K HURST, ■ .. 134 Saunders’ Buildings. 'TQ L e T, ■-■ • A TWO-ROOMED COTTAGE,..- East Town Belt, with every convenience. Apply is: MR. SEALY,., ;;, ' 136 ; t -. ... Nurseryman. TOAET. . ONE : SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our. new buildings. 64 ss. .. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. j PUBLIC NOTICE THE WesterfieldMill Road, by Mr. *'■ Sargent’s' will be Stopped for Traffic until further notice. ••• .. R. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board;;) December 9th, 1878. 126 Meetiitgs. A '/':' SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. THE Brethren of the Somerset Lodge are requested to meet on FRIDAY NEXT, 13th Inst., at 6.30 instead of 7.30 p.m. v ; - ;a • •* By order. • ! * s • ■ > * ' • : CHARLES BRADDELL, „ • 133 - - xn.i/. Secretary. A MEETING of those interested in the Ashburton. Athletic Sports will be iield at the Somerset Hotel on MON DAY EVENING next, at 8 p.m. ‘ W. H. ZOUCH, 139 Hon. Sec. Entertainments. WESLEYAN CHURCH. BAZ A A R AND Gr IF T A U C T I ON in the . : " TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON,.;-. ON Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, DEC. 17TH, iSth, and 19x11. A Lot of Beautiful FANCY AND USEFUL ARTICLES, Made expressly for this BAZA A R, . .. Which are marked off at Moderate Prices. In-aid of the Building Fuftd. lIS



T E N D E. R S. WE have been instructed by Mr. Hay T. Smith, on account of his having purchased Greenstreet’s Fan*,.and intend ing to reside thereon, to invite tenders for the purchase of the Good Will of the lease of his ASHBURTON FARM, containing 250 acres ; and 300 acres adjoining (in all 550 acres) all in crop and grass. The Ashburton Farm is well-known as one of the best in the district, being a very early selection. There is a running stream through every paddock and as the farm adjoihs the town of Ashburton, it is most advantageously situated for markets &c Tenders to be'sent'in not later than SATURDAY, the 21st US ST. Full particulars can be obtained from H. T. SMITH, Esq, at the farm ; or ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO, ‘ ’ Auctioneers. 6th December. 124 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following works : . ■ . ” • No.. 18—Forming Six Miles of Road . between . Wesfcerfield Woolshed and the Hinds River. No. 19—Picking Stones off the .line of Road from Hinds Railway Statidh to —McLoyd Crawley’s Farm—s miles. N0.t20— Picking fctones off the' line of * I Road from Sir J. .0. Out- Station to the boundary of the Dis ,. trict—-3 miles. No. 21— Forming. 30 chains,more or less, of Road from Lenmson’s lower fence towards Lagmohr Road. No: 22—Metalling 2 miles Winchmore * Road. v?..". " I Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than Noon, of Tuesday, the 17th inst. lor specifica tions, &0., apply to' v . ■ > ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. Westerfield, 4th pec. ,1878, 11Q