AN EXTRAORDINARY FEMALE GYMNAST.

A new gymnast of extraordinary courage and ingenuity has appeared at the Oxford Music-hall, London, in the person of Leona Dare, described romantically enough as “The Queen of the Antilles.” Among the wonderful achievements with which this performer is credited is an ascent in a balloon having suspended to it a trapeze, upon which she executed a series of intri cate evolutions at a distance of half-a-mile from the earth. There is of course no

possibility of her attempting any such feat as that in the scene of her present opera tions ; yet even here her proceedings are so marvellous as to make the spectators distrust the evidence of their own vision.

She is a person of great stature and pro portionate size, a fact which makes her operations all the more remarkable, a light elastic figure being usually deemed essential to a “ trapezist. ” It is by means of a pully and rope, one end of which she holds between her teeth, that Leona Dare hoists herself to the trapeze. Arrived there she does things that exceed belief. Hanging at full length, and sometimes by one leg only, from the bar of the apparatus with her feet towards the ceiling and her head towards the floor, she holds between her teeth another trapeze, on which a male athlete swings wildly to and fro. Presently her colleague discards the machine, and then, while he seems floating horizontally in the air, as though in the act of swimm ing, she sends him spinning’round and round like a teetotum, she meantime hold ing in her mouth a hook fastened to the man’s belt.-. -These and several similar .performances are but a few of many feats of what may be termed “ dental athletism. ” It may be said truly of both gymnasts that they escape by “ the skin of their teeth.” It is, indeed, sensationalism in excelsis. Derogatory to the dignity of womanhood, and appealing to the most morbid craving after excitement, this ex hibition deserves the sternest reprobation. It is received with the most rapturous enthusiasm by a public which has rejected cockfighting as disgraceful and has learned to regard pugilism with horror.

THURSDAY, November 28, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton are 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 are enabled to ofler goods of sueh 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 piices as the best judges.—Advt



Entertainments,



SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. THIS Lodge will celebrate their Anni versary with a BALL, To be held in the TOWN HALL ASHBURTON, On Monday, Dec. 2. Admission by Tickets only, to be had from the Committee up till Monday at noon. CHARLES BRADDELL, 70 Secretary.



THISTLE LODGE S. C. ' No. 627. |HE INSTALLATION of OFFICERS for the above Lodge will take place on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 1878, at the Templar Hall, at 4 p. m. A Banquet will be held in the Evening, at Bro. Quill’s Commercial Hotel, at 8 o’clock. Tickets, 12/6 each, can be obtained from the officers and members of the Lodge. Visiting Brethren invited to attend. By order R.W.M. JOHN R. BLAND, 74 Secretary. TOWN HALL!



A TEMPERANCE MEETING will he held in the above place on TUESDAY NEXT, DEC. 3, When an Address will be delivered by Mr. J. W. JAGOj of Dunedin, Grand Worthy Chief Tem plar for New Zealand South. It is also expected that Dr. Roseby, of Dunedin, and Mr. J. A. D. Adams, P.G.W.C.T., will be present, and deliver short Ad dresses. Chairman in future issue. To commence at Eight o’clock. All are invited. Admission Free. No collection. 80 Musical. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J, C. HUGHES, T^A CHER of pianoforte and Harmonium,, : 9ojc Street, Aspepeton. can hf the Eqjt© Qfe



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he *has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AYELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained for them a world-wide reputation. An early exhi bition will be made of an 8 h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be I used either for Steam Cultivation ing, Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had on application. The following Machinery and Goods are now ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : McCORMICK’S REAPER & BINDER WOOD’S do. do. OSBORNE do. do. Extras and wire for each of the above. McSHERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttleworth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed . Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, j. Cambridge, '.Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress ing Silk, Leather and India-rubber Belting and Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, Agent, Ashburton. 63



UNION STEAM IRON WORKS (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. E ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. D WARDS* AND E E Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that wil 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 Shut ing woik warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. 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.



RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. gCO T T ROTH ER S, ENGINEERS, Etc.. Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises, in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all descriptions of Machinery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given , for all kinds of Engineering ,sand Machinery., .->/ » ; i Repairing done with expedition,



Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. JUST OPEN. E. TEAGUE, PHOTOGRAPHER, Begs to intimate that lie has opened a Temporary Portrait Gallery next to Mr. J. G. Anstee’s Boarding-House, Tancred Street. Carte de visite, l‘2s. Gd. per dozen ; Cabinets, 30s. per dozen ; Home steads and Views, as per agreement. finished in oil up to life size. £jHRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREFT, Novelty Depot. 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, Conducted by Miss Steane. Private Lessons in French, German, and Latin, twice weekly ; Music, and Drawing in Various Styles. Preparatory ScLool for Boys. Inclusive Terms.



SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rHIS 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. c RICKET! c RICKET! ! Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, g« to WESTON’S EAST STREET NOYELTY DEPOT. pLAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at the office of the “Evening Echo ” YOUNG Ladies Journals.—We have just received, per Suez Mail, a few copies of this Journal of Fashion for November. Price, 1/9 each, mail copies. JMREWORKS - ! j^URE WORKS ! Fob Sale at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. THE following TESTIMONIALS have been received:— “ Messes. Fbiedlandeb Bbos. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althouse Windmill I purchased of you has stood the late gales, I am glad to say that it has worked most satisfactorily since it has been put up—about five months ago. “ (Signed), C. Percy Cox. “ Oct. 17th, 1878.” “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ I have great pleasure in stating that the Windmill has stood the late gales most satisfactorily ; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “ Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “ Longbeach, “ October 17th, 1878.” “Messrs. Friedlander Bros.



“ I am pleased to inform you that the Althouse Windmill and Pump, purchased of you, is now fitted up and working splendidly. My ditches are now full of water. I have an abundant supply for stock of every description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambie. “ Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” And several other Testimonials. Q 7 sold and set up in New Zealand O { during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a record. We guarantee the Althouse to give satisfac tion. Buy the Althouse, THE CHEAPEST & LEAST LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER. Highly commended at Christchurch Show The specimen Windmill put up by us in front of. our Establishment supplies the Borough and surrounding District with water, only running a small portion of the time. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., East Street, Ashburton, Sole Agents for the Australian and New 55eala»4 Colonies,



Drapery. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yyANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yyANTED KNOWN, that A. O. AITKEN & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand.



ANTE.D. KKOWN, that A. 0* AITKEN & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their New Premises, now in course of erection, to reduce tlieir present stock as much as possible,, to effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



NOTICE. PO R SALE AT T. QUINN & GO’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. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train.



Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. : W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables,, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought aid Sold on Commission. ANTED KNOWN—That the cheap - est and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OEEICE. East Strbst,



Tinsmiths, &c. J. C. DOLMAN, pLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON... Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to.



STT ARDLEY, in tendering his • JIJL Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, begs to announce that he is now SELLING OFF HIS PRESENT STOCK AT COST PRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Note the Address— S. HARD LEY,': PLUMBER AND TINSMITH, EAST STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TAN C RED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.R.—Repairs neatly executed. Business Notices.



Tea! Tea! Tea! too BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine 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— Exp.s. “Tongariro,” 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 Raipara, ' * 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. P OTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE, .-at , ' v A f A. 0. AITKEN & CO.’s, Havelock Street,



Wants, &c. 7G 'ANTED, to Rent a COTTAGE, in ox’ near town. Apply to SANDO & OLSEN. WANTED, a Smart Boy. Apply to A. 0. AITKEN & CO., 62 Havelock Street. a’General, Servant. Ap- Plj MRS. PAIGE, 51 Parsonage,-Ashburton. TT TANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. VV Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. "ANTED, Strong Boy for Printing Department. Apply ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, an Errand Boy. Apply ECHO OFFICE. TO SHOPKEEPERS. LOST, a Bank CHEQUE, drawn in ' favor of M. Muirhead, by J. C. Dolman, for £5 6s. 7d. Payment stopped. 84 TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64: SAUNDERS BROTHERS. TO LET, IN EAST STREET. A SHOP and Dwelling-house ; also, a Five-Roomed HOUSE, suitable for a Dressmaker, to whom a preference would be given Apply to D. WILLIAMSON & CO., East Street. 79



A BARGAIN. |OR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE. LL persons indebted to Messrs. George Parker and Co., Coal Mer chants, Ashburton, are requested to pay their accounts before the 30th November, to Mr, R. H. PRATT, who is authorised to collect the same. GEORGE PARKER & CO. Nov. 18th, 1878. 72 IVTOTICE.—The Registrar of Births, 1M Deaths, and Marriages has RE MOVED his Office from the Schoolhouse to his residence in Burnett Street. J. WARD, District Registrar. Ashburton, 27th Nov., 1878. 81



NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIMATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. F. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notice. ALPHEUS HAYES, per W. H.-COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 67 /iJr ' AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAR PENTERS AND JOINERS. ' Ashburton Branch. A SPECIAL Meeting of the above Branch will be held on Saturday Evening, November 30th, at 8 p.m. All members, to be present. 83 . W. LEGGETT, B.S. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY, LIMITED. AT a Meeting of the Directors held at the Town Hall, on Monday, 21st October, a CALL (the third) of. Ten Shillings per Share was struck and made payable at the office of the Secretary on or before Saturday, November 30th next. Interest on all unpaid calls will be charged after that date. By order. - Joseph Ward, pro tern. 82



Tenders. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD TENDERS are invited for Forming 255 Chains of Road on Westerfield and Laghmor Estates, near Messrs. Davis and Wilson’s Farm, and between Sections 28908 and 28782. Tenders are. to be addresses# to ■the"' Chairman, and sent in not’later than Noon of TUESDAY, the 3rd prox. 1 Specifications, &c., can Uoe Office, by applying to ROBT. D. PULLAR, - Clerk to the Board. * Westerfield, 25th Nov., 1878. 77



TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited .for. the Erection of STORE for Messrs! 'Orr & Co., Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the undersigned’s office up to MONDAY, December 2nd, when tenders will be received up to 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ; S. W.. BROWN, Architect, &c., 68 East Street, Ashburton.