A Stiff Juryman.— There was a good joke (says the Wanganui Herald) when a jury here retired to consider their verdict. After a very few minutes, eleven of the twelve agreed to a verdict, but the tvveltth had a different notion of things, and held out. Arguments were poured on his devoted head in vain, and at last he consoled himself for his three hours self imposed confinement by remarking lie had never met eleven such obstinate men before !

The Indian Army. —Few persons are aware how large a proportion of the revenues of India are already expended for military purposes (remarks an English paper). The Indian army charges for the current year are estimated at £15,800,000 while the whole revenue derived from Exise, Customs, salt duties, stamps, and land revenue is rather less _than £35,000,009. We thus see that in India nearly one half of the taxes are spent for military purposes, while in England, which is as rich as India is poor, the army expenses for the current year are estimated at £ls, 595,800, or less that one fourth of the revenue derived from Customs, Excise, stamps, land tax, income tax, and house duty, which amount to about £66,500,000. Again, if the results of the army expenditure in England and India are compared, it will be seen that while the expenditure for both services is almost identical, the strenth of the English ser vice is—Regular army, 128,037 ; army reserve (first and second class), 43,000 ; militia and militia reserve, 136, 778 ; and volunteers and yeomanry, 254,734 or a total of 562,549 men. On the other hand the Indian army numbers only 62,650 Europeans and 125,000 native troops, or a total of about 188,000 men. The ex cessive cost of the Indian army two thirds of which i 3 composed of native forces —as compared with that of England, seems to demand attention. The army charges would either appear to be unjustly apportioned as far as India is concerned or else the cost of our Indian army is ex travagantly high. For an annual ex penditure of just sixteen millions sterling, India ought to be able to show a better re sult than an army of 188,000 men, without any reserve whatever. Stanley’s Mother. The Baltimore “ Every Saturday ” publishes a letter pur porting to be written by Mrs. Eastaway, Liverpool, the mother of Mr. Henry M. Stanley. She says he was bom in New York, and has proved an ungrateful son.

Good Shooting. —J. M. T. Partello of Washington, at the Columbia rifle range, recently make 15 consecutive bulls’-eyes at 800 yards. 14 bull’-eyes and one centre at 900 yards ; and 15 consecutive bull’s eyes at 1000 yards—making a score of 224 out of a possible 225.

THURSDAY, December 5, 1

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 beina bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler 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 pi ices as the best judges.—Advt



New Advertisements. L.O.L. THE “Star of Ashburton ” L.O.L. will hold their Monthly Meeting in the Templar Hall, THIS EVENING, at 7.30 o’clock. 107 S. B. NELSON, W.M. YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, ASHBURTON. THE SECOND LECTURE of the series will be delivered on WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 11th, 1878, in the Town Hall, by T. S. MANNERING, Esq., of Rangiora. Subject: “ARide Through Palestine,” being a description of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, illustrated with diagrams. Admission —Single lecture, Is.; series of six lectures, ss. Tickets canbe obtained from members of the Association, and at the Echo Office. The dates and subjects of future lectures will be duly announced. 105 ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. M K- ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106 CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. GOODS, in Great Variety, for Jj CHRISTMAS, Selling at Remark ably Low Prices, for Cash, at MRS. MOREY’S Fancy Repository, Tancred Street, Ashburton, near Chapman’s. Remember the Christmas Tree on the 24th— Tickets only 1/- each. 100 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and. neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OFFICE.



Fruiterers. Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua,” Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES 70 in FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE Sc RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND fTASMANIAN ORCHARDS. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. JTir 00 AR AND CO., JjJL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST’ STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. JUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK } of Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas - Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &c. Delivered to all pails of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. Fresh from Christ church daily, from ono of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47 Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 91



CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE CHILDREN OF ASHBURTON, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. MRS. MOREY begs to inform parents that she will have a CHRISTMAS TREE OH TUESDAY, 24th DECEMBER. Tickets —One Shilling Each. All Prizes, and NO BLANKS. For convenience of ladies residing in the country the first drawing will take place at 2 o’clock and continue until half past 6. GIRLS’ TREE. Ist prize Very Handsome Dressed Doll, value two guineas. Other prizes— Large China Tea Sets, Doll Houses, Cradles, Cots, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Avith a variety of other beautiful toys. BOYS’ TREE. Ist prize—Rocking Horse. Other prizes —Cricket Bats and Balls, Garden Tools, Writing Desks, Horses and Carts, with a variety of toys suitable for boys. Christmas comes but once a year, So give the children some good cheer. A REAL CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR CHILDREN, TUESDAY, 24th, At 2 o’clock sharp. Not less than 1000 Prizes. MRS. mHo RE Y, Tancred Street, Ashburton, Next to Mr. Chapman, House Decorator. 96 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. Ney, 83,187*'- g #7



Tinsmiths, &c. J. C. DOLMAN, T3LUMBER, LOC KS MIT H, BELL -1 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. STTARDLEY, in tendering his t i f Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, begs to announce that he i 3 now SELLING OFF HIS PRESENT STOCK AT COST PRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Note the Address— > S . H ARD 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 TANCRED S FREET, 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.



Business Notices. Tea! Tea! Tea! ioo BOXES 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure. combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COMPANY'S In 11b. 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 & Co. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “Tongariro,” Bxi)| 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, See. 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. OHRISTMAS CARDS, Etc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON ' S gTREFT, Noywr



General Stores COAL AND FIREWOOD, OATS AND CHAFF, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. F. DOHERTY, BEGS to] remind his Customers and Friends that he is Selling Every Article in Stock at the LOWEST Possible PRICE for CASH. SPRING & 'SUMMER DRAPERY AND READY-MADE CLOTHING, Just Arrived, OF THE LATEST STALES 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 AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. Peter Street, Ashburton. gANDO AND QLSEN, FAMILY GROCERS, TENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Otder and Let out on Hite. Note the address— SANDO & OLSEN, EAST S2REET, ASHBURTON. Cabinetmakers. WOOD TURNER AND VENETIAN BLIND MAKER. JOSEPH RULE Moore Street. f S prepared to execute all orders for Wood l Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe.



THE ASHBURTON PICTURE. GALLERY, PETER STREET. T. A. GATES, CABINETMAKER, PICTURE DEALER & IMPORTER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, &c. FURNITURE REPAIRED AND POLISHED. MAPS AND PLANS MOUNTED AND VARNISHED. o PICTURES OF'ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON SALE.



Business Notices. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. fills 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 6th ipst, * A. J. ANDREWS, R-S,



Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. W ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and. a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. RANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. 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. RANTED KNOWN, 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 effeet which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



NOTICE. pOR SALE AT T. QUINN & GO’S, DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS, MOORE-ST. ASHBURTON. 75 Men’s and Boys’ Suits, at 39s per Suit 40 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs at is each. 20 doz. Straw Hats, 7s per doz. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton. 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 attenti >n and civility. Saddle Horses or Buggies on Hire. Horses Bought and Sold on Commission.



FISH. FISH. FISH. MICHAEL .DARCY begs to announce the opening of his new * FISH STORE, :< Adjoining the Echo Office, East Street. Fresh Fish Daily. Crayfish, Cockles, Moki, Groper, &c. 7 . 3 Dried Fish always on Hand. by post or otherwise punc tually attended to, and familes waited on. ' . ;* 1 -' , \ 78 JpiREWORKS ! “pIREWORKS ! For Sale at ; W E S TONES : 0: HAST STREET NOYELTTf 3 DEPOT,



—Wants, Ac. 76 ’ANTED, to Rent a COTTAGE, in or near ‘town! Apply to SANDO & OLSEN. WANTED, a General Servant. Ap ply MRS. PAIGE, 61 Parsonage, Ashburton. WANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to 14 ROBB & BLYTH. TO LET, ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS required for building a; Four-roomed COTTAGE on the Wakanui Road, to be sent in by Friday, Dec. 6th, 1878. Plans and specifications to be seen ait our store, East*street. SANDO & OLSEN. Nov. 29,1878. ;; ' --87 Entertainments. IVfUSICAL FESTIVAL/ SHOULD sufficient inducement, offer, it is Proposed to give at aii early date in the y? ASHBURTON TOWN HALL, t Handel’B Grand Oratorio, “THE MESSIAH/ The soloists and instrumentalists will include some of the best professional and amateur performers in Christchurch, and to render the performance as complete as possible, the Band and chorus will consist of NOT LESS THAN FORTY PER FORMERS. Musical Director ’ , MR. J. T. M. SMITH (Conductor of the Christchurch Harmonic Society, &c.) A Subscribers’ List will be ready for signature at Mr. H. M. Jones’, Stationer, East-street, until Dec. 9. Subscribers’ Tickets to admit five per sons, £1; to admit three, 13s. 6d.; Single Tickets ss. 96



Meetings. A SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. „ THE MEMBERS of the BUILDING COMMITTEE are requested to meet at the Secretary’s Office, at 8 p.m. on FRIDAY next, 6th December. Business important. CHARLES BRADDELL, 104 / Secretary. 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. Business Notices. . “HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), V '' . AND, as we wish to PAY our BHjLS, 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. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts' 'must he >. settled monthly, and . requests that" lib ’ ’ money be paid to any of the men in charge T of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts , overdue mußt be paid within one month from date, or theyvmay;; > be liable to proceedings without further ’ notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, ' " 89 Ashburton.' ’ ' >'; - ! QRIC K'E.T I Q-R I OK E : T.!, I Clubs and others requiring any of the!, requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S. / ' EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. TOYS. TOYS. TQYSv MRS. MOREY, having purchased! a Large Lot of Toyß, for Christmas. Presents, is selling Very CHEAP, for one month. Address—Tancred Street, next Mr. R. Chapman’s. . ' LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE. 101