The navigation among these islands must always be intricate and difficult, but it might be rendered much safer if the seas were thoroughly surveyed. The hardships, anxieties, and dangers of the v mariner’s life are great at all times, and if anything can be done to reduce them it should not be neglected. British commercial interests in Pacific waters are very large, immensely exceeding those of any other nation, and it is fitting therefore that the British Govern ment should undertake the work of surveying the seas in question.' We should be glad to see the task com menced before any fresh and tragic tale of shipwreck in the Pacific, resulting from some now unknown danger, has to be recorded.

The Evening Echo, Tuesday, September 17, 1878.



A short time ago a wild duck was found floating dead in Chesapeake Bay with a large oyster firmly attached to its bill. It is thought that the bird, on seeking its usual food at the bottom, accidently put its bill, between the gap ing shells of the oyster, and so was compelled to bring it to the surface, and, not having strength to support it there, or to fly away with it, the head drooped and the bird was drowned. Baker Pasha. —Baker Pasha has sent in his resignation, but it is said the Sultan will not accept it. It appears that he had promised to certain officers and men, who had fought so gallantly under him, the customary decorations and promotions, and had reported this to his superiors. Although the persons recommended were Turks, no attention was paid to his recommendations. He remonstrated again and again about this, and at length he declared that he could no longer hold command, while his officers and men who had fought so admirably under him remained with out reward. Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton »re 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 bein? 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 be3t judges.—Advt.



GARDENER. —Wanted, a Good Gardener* Liberal Wages given to a good hand. Apply to W. J. MILLER, Moore Street. THE TAXES IN NEW ZEALAND WHO PAYS? WHO DOESN’T PAY? ' WPIO OUGHT TO PAY ? A HANDBOOK of Taxation Reform, by E. JerNingiiam Wakefield. Price One Shilling. Sold at the “ Echo ” Office, and by Messrs. H. Jones and A. Weston, Booksellers; can also be obtained from Mr. Wakefield, at the Somerset Hotel, until Mon day, 23rd September. Orders from the coun try, with Thirteenpence in stamps for each copy, duly attended to by post. READINGS CLASSICAL AND POLITICAL. EJERNINGPIAM WAKEFIELD will . read Selections from English and American Authors, and deliver a brief address on THE TAXES IN NEW ZEALAND, with appropiiate Musical Interludes, by a Pianist, at THE TOWN HALL, ' Under Distinguished Patronage, ON FRIDAY 20TH, and SATURDAY 2IST inst., beginning at 8 p.m. Prices : 2s. 6d. and is. Details of Programme, varied on second day, will be published to-morrow. I. O. O. F., M. U. LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE. THE Members of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge'will hold their Quarterly Meeting at the TEMPLAR HALL on FRIDAY, 20th September, at half-past Seven p.m. By order of the Lodge. WILLIAM PRICE, P.S. I. O. G. T. eg sss OF Mori f*'™ CHAKTJV ML OF THE EAST LODGE, No, 62. ‘HE next Meeting of the above Lodge will be held on SATURDAY, 21st instant, the TEMPLAR HALL, Moore Street, mbers are particularly requested to attend J p.m. sharp. business —To take into consideration the priety of changing the night of meeting, QEQ, H, ST. HILL,



Grand Secular Concert, Conducted by MR. JAMES S PjJE NSLEY, of Christchurch, in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, THIS (TUESDAY) Commencing at 8 p.m. Songs, Duets, Glees, Instrumentations, &c., &c. Admission—Hall, 2s 6d ; Gallery, is 6d. The Ashburton Brass Band will give selec tions during the evening. WANTED - A respectable, intelligent BOY. Apply at once at ECHO Office. WANTED— Four Young Ladies, as Ap prentices to the Dressmaking. ORR & CO. WANTED. A situation as FEMALE COOK.—Apply ECHO Office BOARD and Residence for a Respectable Single Gentleman at a Private Haitse. No Family. Apply Echo Office. FOR SALE—CHEAP. A FIVE ROOMED COTTAGE, quite New, on the North Town Belt. Easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. WANTED KNOWN. • That sando’s bread cart win be round Every Morning. Please leave orders at the Shop, East-stret, near the Echo Office. W. J. MILLER, PRACTICAL GARDENER AND SEEDSMAN. GARDENS laid out, and kept in order at the lowest current rates; by day or contract. Jobbing work done. Orders in Town or Country left at the Shop, Moore-street, Ashburton, near the Court House, promptly attended to.



CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. W. R. BOYLE, |?STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. I 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. Orders to be left at A. O. Aitken & Co’s, Havelock Street. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Will shortly commence the practice of their profession in Ashburton. EDUCATIONAL. STONE HOUSE VILLA. THE .School formerly conducted by Mrs. Buchanan will be re-opened by Miss Boyle (D.V.), on Monday, the 16’h September. SCHOLASTIC. M ISS BARRATT is now prepared to receive pupils for Daily Instruction, at her residence, near the Town Hall. JOB LOT. 9DOZ. Ladies’ Colored Josephine KID GLOVES, slightly spotted, will be sold 1/- PER PAIR. ORR & CO. m m CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CHRIS TC HURC H . J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and « Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: FURNESS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders (eft,



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. K . SAN DO , GROCER ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLIES really Good BREAD at s y 2 d. per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, K. SAN DO, GENERAL STOREKEEPER & BAKER, East Street. 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 6fa\ 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. 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.



VVORNER’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, £i. G. WORNER, Proprietor. STATIONERY, BOOKS STATUARY, FANCY GOODS School Requsites, &C., &C., J MPORTED direct from the best Ma .‘kets, and Sold cheaper than any house in Town. A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY FANCY GOODS, PENS, PENCILS, &c., Just opened from London, marked off at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Inkstands, Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen Racks, Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Office Bells, String Cases, Invoice Files, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices for cash. Writing Papers, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Blot ting Papers, &c., &c. Photograph Aioums, Scrap Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large number of Prize Booles and Cards, Church Services and Plymnals, Wesleyan and Presbyterian New Hymnals. Bibles, in various bindings, Color Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Rulers, Drawing Pencilsand Pins. Drawing Papers, Tracing Paper and Cloth, Indian Ink and Colors. Hair Brashes, Combs, Oil, Perfumery, Scent Bottles, Hair Pins, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous other useful articles. All to be sold very cheap, at THE STATIONERS’ HALL, Evening Echo Office, EAST STREET, SOUTH ashruktqn,



MRS. MOREY, jgEGSto announce to the LADIES OB ASHBURTON and Surrounding District' 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 (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator).



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. QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they hare REMOVED TO THEIR HEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numeions 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 ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, AND CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. 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. 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 ,£35 cash. Apply, F,cup office.



GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT w E are now opening up a second shipment of HSriETW GOODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted Suits Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLGWEfiS, io boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons



PGPLIHS & BILKS, A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. POINTS. An immedse assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. BOOTS & SHOES, JUST REGEIVED, io TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR AND CO



The Central Foundry, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of 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. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass, of every description. TE3Z. CT. BEISTO’ ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed.



DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS !! A. O. AITKEN & CO. 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 . r ; .New Prints New Ribbons New Feathers New Flowers . New Hats New Bonnets Note the address — 1 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 DININ'C 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. S. W. BROWN, A RCH.ITECT AND i A F, AS