Dunedin, Tuesday. AH the Dunedin dailies, with the ex ception of the Times , severely censure the Government for giving advertise ments only to those papers which sup port its policy. Judge Harvey and Mr. Pearson, of Invercargill, have been appointed to enquire into the charges made against Warden Stratford by Mr. Finn, of Queenstown. The Colonial Insuance Company have rented premises with the view of commencing business. Doherty and party have returned from Dusky Sound by the steamer Maori, bringing two tons of specimens from the copper lode there. They broke some twelve feet into the crown of the lode, and report the prospects exceed ingly favorable. The specimens they have brought are very rich in copper. The Herald this morning, comment ing on the trial of Whitaker v. Jones, says that the cost of the prosecution will be considerably under £2OO while that of the defence, according to the bill of costs recently delivered, will amount t°^ 211 7 I 4 S - Among the items com posing the bill are the following—paid Mr. Rees ,£540; paid Mr. Rees, re fresher, ,£275 ; paid Mr. Hislop,,£l7o, refresher to Mr. Hislop, 10s. It states that other notable items could be culled from the bill of costs presented by Messrs. Rees and Hislop. Invercargill, Tuesday. The court of inquiry into the wreck « of the Anne Gambles to-day decided to suspend Captain Morgan’s certificate for six months. The mate’s certificate was returned.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS

London, May 27. The signatory Powers are unprepared with the details of pending negotiations, but prospects expected from Congress are materially improved.

May 28. 1 he. London papers are sanguine that the peace Congress will meet on the nth June. It is substantially con firmed that Bismarck will preside, and that the Marquis of Salisbury, Count Sehouvaloff, and Count Andrassy will attend.

Naval preparations at Chatham have relaxed.

~ There has been sharp continuous fighting in South Africa. The British were generally successful.

A correspondent of the Southern Plantation writes as follows about the power of a well-known plant“ I have a remedy for pulmonary consumption. It has cured a number of cases after bleeding at the lungs had commenced, and the hectic flush was on the cheek. I have tried this remedy to my own satisfaction, and have thought that philanthrophy required that I should let it be known to the world. It is the common mullen leaves steeped strong and sweetened with sugar, and drank freely. The leaves should be gathered before the end of July, if convenient. The leaves of young or old plants are good, dried in the shade, and kept in clean paper bags. The medicine must be continued from three to six months, according to the stage of the disease. It is very good for the blood-vessels, strengthens and builds up the system, makes good blood, and removes inflammation of the lungs. It is the wish of the writer that every periodical should publish this remedy for the benefit of the human family.” The following conversation occurred between a colored prisoner, and a tem perance lecturer, who was in search of facts to fortify his positions and illus trate his subject:—“ What brought you into prison, my colored friend ? ” “ Two constables, sah.” “Yes, but I mean had intemperance anything to do with it ? ” “ Yes sah, they wuz bofe of ’em drunk, sah.” The Russian army is very scantily supplied with bands, the men marching to the music of their own songs. We should think that when a man had been . compelled to listen to a Russian song, |he would want to fight somebody if he ); f d t 0 TOlk one hundred miles to find th. man -

THE EVENING ECHO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, IS7S.



WANTED KNOWN.—That the ONLY PLACE where RUBBER STAMPS are Manufactured ift Ashburton is at the EVENING ECHO Office, East Street. WANTED, about the beginning of June a 3 or 4 roomed Cottage, to rent. Ad dress, W. “ Echo” Office. WANTED, a few Respectable YOUNG LADIES as Appientices to the DRESS MAKING. A. O. AITKEN & CO. 'T'WO GENTLEMEN can be accommo dated with Board and Residence in a Private Family. Apply ‘ECHO’ Office. A 7 o. f. IT having been decided to open a Branch of the Ancient Order of Foresters in Ashbur ton, on MONDAY, June 17th, all persons desirous of joining the Court are requested to communicate with the undersigned without delay, in order that their names may be in cluded in the application. N. HALL, At Mr. O. Digby’s, Tancred Street, Ash bui ton. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND P 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.



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A PUBLIC DINNER will be held at Mr. •AL Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, in connection with the Races. The Committee will present the winners with their cheques during the even ing. 1 ickets obtainable from any member of the Committee. JAS. WILKIE, Ashburton, Hon. Sec. 25th May, 1577. LICENSING ACT, 1573, LICENSING ACT, 1573, AMENDMENT ACT, iS74- PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING of the Licensing Commissioners for the Licensing District of Ashburton and Mount Somers will beheld at the Court House, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 4th day of June next, at noon, for the purpose of considering such applications as are authorised by the above Acts. J. E. BUCHANAN, Clerk to the Licensing Court. Ashburton, May 4, IS7B. CHEAP FUEL. SPRINGFIELD COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, AND FIREWOOD. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. T. CHAMBERS, g O O T AND SHOE MAKER, East Street, Ashburton, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has REMOVED to more central premises, Prospect Buildings, next to Montgomery’s (late T. Skillen’s). A good Stock of Boots and Shoes always in stock at the lowest prices. Boots and Shoes Made to Order of every description and the very best materials. Terms Cash. T. C H A M B.ERS, EAST STREET. C. E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, EAST-ST., ASHBURTON. MR. BRANSON, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, Jg AS COMMENCED PRACTICE in ASHBURTON, and can be consulted at the SOMERSET HOTEL until he can obtain suitable Offices.



D. K. CLARKSON REGRETS leaving Ashburton through having made many friends in the place; but it is simply because he has TOO LARGE a STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES for the amount of business doing, that he is removing to Christchurch. During the next TWO WEEKS he will offer his customers GREAT ADVANTAGES, en abling them to replenish in this line at RE DUCED RATES. D. Iv. CLARKSON, BOOTMAKER, WRONG END OF THE TOWN. ASHBURTON SCHOOL COM MITTEE. NOTICE is hereby given the Compulsory Clauses of the Education Act, 1577, have been adopted by the Committee, and will now be ENFORCED against Parents and Guardians of all Children between the ages of 7 (seven) and 13 (thirteen) years neglecting to attend the school. F. MACBEAN STEWART, Chairman. May 15, IS7S.



ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. G. ANSTEE, BEGS to intimate to the public that lie lias just OPENED those spacious buildings situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Persons pationising this establishment can rely on securing all the com forts of a home. The bedrooms are well ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness. The table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for Boarders. N. B. —The proprietor trusts by strict atten tion to the comfort of his patrons, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of public custom.



JOHN FOWLER, GENERAL DRAPER, GROCER, WIRE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, Tancrcd Street , Ashburton. J OIIN FOWLER wishes to remind liis numerous friends and customers that he is still in the Old Place, and begs to thank them for all past favors, and hopes by keeping a GOOD ARTICLE at a FAIR PRICE they will still honor him with their patronage. JUST OPENING, AND TO ARRIVE, WINTEE STOCK Consisting of GENTS’ CLOTHING, IN Paget and Sack Suits Overcoats Flannels, etc., etc. Winceys, Shirtings, Calicos, Flannels, etc. BOOTS AND SHOES in great variety. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Tea of the best quality, in half-chests and boxes White and Yellow Crystal Sugars Cheese in any quantity, quality not to be equalled in Ashburton EVERY DESCRIPTION OF OILMEN’S STORES. IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, GLASS & EARTHENWARE TN ENDLESS VARIETY. Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chaff, Always in Stock. WINES AND SPIRITS, AIE AND PORTER In Draught or Bottles. THE BEST BRANDS ONLY KEPT. Highest Price given for Butter and Eggs-



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS, (Next the Horse Bazaar) BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Edwards and Lee, ENGINEERS, MILLWBiGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. The most extensive General Plant in South Canterbury. 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. Experienced Manu facturers 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 Shoe ing work, warranted to giie satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. RUBBER STAMPS. / 'J"'IIESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the ‘ ECHO ’ OFFICE, and can be supplied any shape or size from 7s. 6d. STAMPS FOR Receipts, Labels, Societies, Books, Marking Linen, &c. ASHBURTON PIE HOUSE, COFFEE & READING ROOM NOW OPEN. Pies and Coffee must be tried to be appreciated. ' I 'll E READING ROOM contains all the A leading Papers and Journals of the day. its' Those in search of a cozy retreat on a winter’s night, please note the address. A. WESTON’S Q. C. E. CIGAR DIVAN, East Street, Ashburton. A : oHBURTON STEAM SAW SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. MILLS, G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Moore Street. Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. FUNERALS FURNISHED. Plans Prepared ami Estimates Given on th shortest notice. EXCELLENCE, PUNCTUALITY, AND SATISFACTION SECURED BY Taking your Printing TO THE ECHO PRINTIHG OFFICE. EAST STREET. CARDS, CIRCULARS, PROGRAMMES, INVOICES. FANCY SHOW CARDS, HANDBILLS, SHIPPING FORMS. POSTERS, LABELS, BILLHEADS,