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Imperial Superstitions in Turkey.— Prom the “People of Turkey,” by a Con sul's daughter and wife, we learn thai some years ago, when visiting the private apartments of the Sultan Abdul Modjid, she noticed a splendid antique vase. Lately, on speaking of this priceless object to a seraglio lady, she was informed that it had been thrown into the Bos phorus by order of its owner. This act of imperial extravagance was caused by the supposition that the vase had been handled by some person afflicted with consumption. It was also stated that his physician was never allowed to feel his pulse without having first washed his hands, and that if a stranger sat down on any piece of furniture in the apartments inhabited by the Sultan it was immedi ately removed from the premises. The author *ays that Sultan Abdul Aziz, a year or two before his dethronement, possessed with a nervous terror of fire, caused all inflammable articles to be taken out of the palaces, and replaced them by articles made of iron. The stores of fuel were cast' into the Bos phorus, and the lights of the Sultan’s apart ments were placed in basins of water. The eccentricities of this monarch were attributed after his death by those at tached to him to the effect of “ magic bundles,” —i.e., rags containing human bones, hair, charcoal, &c.—which were found concealed in his furniture, and even on the mats under the floor. But the following story suggests that he was born under an unlucky star : —“ Sultan Mahmoud, the grandfather of the pre sent Sultan, was in the bath when the news of the birth of his son Abdul Aziz was announced to him. The tidings are said to have made him look sad and thoughtful; he heaved a deep sigh, and expressed a deep regret at having been j informed of the event when divested of his clothing, saying it was a bad omen, and his son was likely to leave his people as naked as the news of his birth had found his father. Unfortunately for the nation, this prediction was but too exactly realised.” 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 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



LOST. ON 24th December, between Belfast Bakery and Town Belt, one Oval GOLD BROOCH, with fringe, and glass at back for photograph. The finder will be rewarded on leaving same at the 206 ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, an Active Young MAN, to drive a Baker’s Cart. None but a steady man need apply. Apply 207 SANDO & OLSEN. LENDERS WANTED, for Tying and Stooking about 240 acres of Crop at Waka nui Road, viz. : 120 acres Wheat. 60 acres Oats. 60 acres Barley. The Contractors to bind themselves to have sufficient Hands to 1 eep up to the Machine or Machines ; to be stooked as the work proceeds. The Machine will start about Wednes day, Ist January, 1879. Tenders will be received up to Tuesday, at 12 o’clock, atFriedlander Bros.’ Store, Ashburton, addressed T. H. TAYLOR. December 28th, 1878. 208 TO JOSEPH HUNT, ESQ. WE, the undersigned ratepayers of the Ashburton Road. Board Dis trict, 'on the occasion of your retirement from the Board through effluxion of time, desire to record our gratitude for the benefit which we have derived from your attention to our wants during your term of office, and therefore to express our earnest hope that you will consent to offer yourself for re-election. If you should comply with this request we pledge ourselves to use every effort in our power to secure your return : (Signed) Edward Jones . George Lamb John Cochrane Henry Robinson William Innes . Peter Innes James Droyer Andrew Letham Joseph Ivess A. G. Earle Malcolm Millar John Harrison Peter Chalmers John Chalmers ' Thomas Bullock To the Gentlemen signing the above Requisition. Sirs, — I have much pleasure in acceding to your request. In permitting myself to be placed in nomination for a seat at the Board, I assure you that, if elected, no effort of mine will be wanting to retain your good opinion, and to deserve the honour done me. lam, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, * JOSEPH HUNT. Ashburton, Dec, 30, 1878. 204



Tenders. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. TENDERS FOR MANAGER’S HOUSE. TENDER'S are invited for the Erection of a House for the Manager of the Gas Works, Ashburton. Plans and Speci. fications may be seen at the Company s office, East Street, Ashburton, and ten ders forwarded to Thomas Bullock, Esq., Chairman of the Company, not later than 10 a.m. on Monday, the 6th day of January, 1879. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. 196 J. WARD, Secretary. TENDERS FOR FENCING THE SCHOOL RESERVE AT SEAFIELD. TENDERS are invited for Fencing the School Reserve at Seafield; also making gates. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, Seafield, where plans and specifications can be seen, will be received up till 10th January. MURDOCH BRUCE, 188 Chairman. ' TO PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, &c. TENDERS are invited for the Painting, Glazing, Varnishing, and Hanging Paper for Shop and Two-storied Dwelling House for Mr. H. M. Jones, Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at my office, in East Street, or at Mr. D. E. Jones’s, Builder, Burnett Street. Tenders will be received by me at my office up to the 28th of this month. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. S. W. BROWN, Architect, &c., 179 East Street, Ashburton.



Meetings. ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a Meeting of Ratepayers will be held at the Offices of the Ashburton Road Board on MONDAY, January 6th, 1879, at noon, when the following question will be submitted for the consideration of the ratepayers : “ The expediency or otherwise of bringing ‘ The Regulation. of Local Elections Act, 1876,’ into force in the Ashburton Road District. ” By order. J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary to the Board. Road Board Office, Ashburton, Dec. 19, 1878. 169 ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road District will be held at the Offices of the Ashburton Road Board on MONDAY, the sixth day of January proximo, at noon, for the Election of Three Members to serve on the Board in the room of the present members—Messrs. Williamson, Hunt, and Taylor, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election. A poll, if necessary, will be taken after the public meeting, and will close at 4 p.m. of the same day. JOHN GRIGG, Chairman. Road Board Office, Ashburton, Dec. 19, 1878. 170 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. IVT OTICE is hereby given that the JM ANNUAL MEETING of the Ratepayers of this district will be held at the Road Board Offices, Westerfield, on Tuesday, January 7th, 1879, at noon, to elect Three Members in the room of Messrs D. McLean, Mathew Stitt, and Archibald McColl, who retire by rota tion, but who are elegible for re-election. A poll if necessary will be held the same day and close at 4 p.m. * ' • ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Board. 168



Miscellaneous. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. DAMAGE TO RANGITATA BRIDGE OWING to damage done to Rangitata Bridge by floods, goods traffic from all stations North of Ealing (South Rangitata) to stations Soath of Ealing, and from all stations South of Rangitata South to stations North of Rangitata South will be suspended. Ordinary Passenger trains will continue to run between stations as above. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 27, 1878. 205 MRS. HILL, MIDWIFE, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to Me. Boyle’s) 152 RUBBER STAMPS. 'JpHESE Useful STAMPS, with Ink and Pads, are now being Manufactured at the * ECHO ” OFFICE and can be supplied any hape or s'm frpro 7s, 6d f



.. Business Notice. ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Water ton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a. m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.ni. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. TREYORTON BUTCHERY. JmASKER begs to inform the . public of Ashburton and district that he has commenced business as a BUTCHER, in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREYORTON, And hopes by strict attention to business, combined with cleanliness and civility, to merit a share of patronage. N.B. —None but the best quality of meat supplied. Families waited upon daily for orders. 202 THE HOLIDAYS. TRIP TO THE BEACH OR OTHER FAYORITE RESORT. THE undersigned having purchased a Large OMNIBUS, is prepared to undertake the Conveyance of Picnic Par ties to the Beach or other Favorite Resorts during th© Holidays, on the most reason able terms, which can be arranged. The Omnibus is capable of carrying from 30 to 40 passengers, and:will be driven by the proprietor. Further par ticulars on application to JAS. W. McRAE, Cab Proprietor. 147



CHRISTMAS TREE ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. Mrs. MOREY begs to intimate that, in consequence of the great rush on Xmas Eve, and the consequent disappointment of many of the ticket-holders, she has determined to hold another distribution of CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS on January 30, 1879. All persons hold ing tickets can have them exchanged for new one 3, or the money returned, on application to Mrs. Morey. Fuller particulars in future advertisement. 198 Bread. Bread. gANDO & OLSEN beg to inform the Public that from the Ist January, 1879, their BREAD will be Sold for sd. Cash., from the Counter, and s£d. monthly accounts. 187 HAMS. HAMS. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Tongariro,” 8 x i% 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. TH E 7 HO RS E BA Z AAR. 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 and Sold on- Commission. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Tuned and Repaired. J. C. HUGHES, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Harmonium Cox Street, Ashburton. Orders can be left at the Echo Office. YOUNG Ladies Journals.— W* have just received, per ’Frisco Mail, a few copies pf this Journal of Fashion _ for December. Price, 1/9 each, mail copies. ECHO OFFICE,



v . Ironmongery. ORR & CO. Would call Special attention to THEIR STOCK OF IRONMONGERY. A Fine assortment of Carpen ters’ Tools now landed. Ironmongery. Parties Furnishing should in spect our Stock of Plated Goods — TEA POTS, CRUET STANDS, BUTTER DISHES. TEA AND COFFEE SETS, TABLE CUTLERY, &c., &c., &c. IRONMONGERY. STOVES, RANGES, GRATES, FENDERS, and FIREIRONS. These Goods are imported .di rect by ourselves, and will be sold at prices below anything hitherto offered in Ashbur ton. I RO N MONGE RY. Harvesting Tools— Hay Forks, - : ■>. v ' -V ; r i; r Rakes, Scythes, &c.



McCORMACK’S Reapers and Binders. No farm should be without one. Can cut and tie even if the Straw is only 9 inches long. No necessity for wire. BUY A McCORMACK, - AND ■ ■ •'••• ; ■ SAVE YOUR STRAW. 200 DOZEN HORNSBY’S PLOUGH SHARES, Landing ex “ Hurunui.” Orr & Co.; . . EAST, STREET, ASHBURTON,



Business Notices. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, WILLS ST. (Near Railway Station), IWTOW OPEN for the convenience of _J\| Boarders, Commercial Travellers, and the Public. The House is entirely new and will be fitted up with every comfort, and the proprietor can guarantee that every attention will be paid, to patrons, with a good table* on the most liberal terms. Families can be accomodated with private rooms. THOMAS CLARK 149 Proprietor. CHRISTMAS IS COMING! CHRISTMAS CAKES. TAYLOR & LIL L, Bakers and. Confectioners, ... ( BEG to call the attention, of their numerous customers and the public generally, to their intention to make a very Extensive Display of Supeiior CHRISTMAS CAKES to suit all classes, ranging in price from Two Shillings upwards. The quality is guaranteed to be First-class, and second to none in Canterbury. The following different kinds of Cakes will be kept in stock for Christmas Rice Cakes Cumberland Cakes The Lome Cakes ; Sponge Cakes, in great variety Seed Cakes Currant Cakes Queen Cakes &c., &c., &c. Svn "UP V A WpffiK \Co H ■‘’JY/p*



Fancy Biscuits of all kinds. Pastry in Great Variety. ' : N.B. —Orders for Iced Cakes must be sent in at once. TAYLOR ,& LILL, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. All orders punctually attended to,-and sent in early. 142 CO H CO >-( a u CHRISTMAS CAKES. CHRISTMAS. O X a w U 1 HT & > w THE Manager of the Central Tempe rance Hotel wishes it to be known that he has on hand a Great Variety of Christmas Cakes, ranging in price from FIVE SHILLINGS TO Five Guineas. Inspection invited at the CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street, - - ; Ashburton. 137 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL ! CHRISTMAS, PRESENTS and NEW YEAR’S GIFTS in end less variety, at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. . Those in want of New Novelties in Christmas Cards, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Gift Books, at all Prices, . GO TO A. WESTON’S. Albums, a Choice Lot, AT A. WESTON’S. Children’s Books and Fancy Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S. Silver and Plated Jewellery, GO TO A. • WESTON’S. Beads, Fans, and all kinds of Ball Requisites, • • I? GO,-TO A. WESTON’S 1 Piesse and Lubin’s, Gosnel’s and Rimmel’s Choice Perfumery, i GO TO A. WESTON’S. All kinds of ‘Fancy Goods, Books, Sta-: tionery, &c., go to A. W. WESTON, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, AND BOOKSELLER, East Street, Ashburton.



PHOTOGRAPHY. MILLION PRICES. E. TEAGUE begs to announce that he intends reducing, the price of Photographs for the Holidays to— Cards ...' ... 9s. per dozen. '■ •• Cabinets... ' ... 255. „ : Notice. —This Gallery will Permanently Clojje on 30th instant,; v. • r ,/ : i business Notices,



Wants, &c. 203 ANTED, a smart LAD, accustomed to the Butchery'business. Apply J. TASKER, . Trevorton Butchery, Ashburton. WANTED, a Young Manas WAITER. 1 Apply 194 ROYAL HOTEL. TTTANTED,. to Rent, for a term of YY 12 months/’ from January Ist, 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, withL a convenient distance of town. Apply early, u Cottage,” ECHO Office. 158 TTTANTED —An Experienced LAUN YY DRESS for the Somerset Hotel, either to come to Hotel to wash, or take it home. Apply to Mr. SHEARMAN, between the hours of 10 till 2 and 4 till 8 p.m. 150 ) LET.—A two roomed House, East Town Belt. Apply Mr. CQUTTS, Cr. Sealey’s Nurseryman, Trevorton. . ; - 201 FOR SALE, TERMS EASY. A FOUR. ROOMED COTTAGE and J-acre Section on the North Town Belt, let at 15/ per week. There is a pump fixed, and the land is fenced. 153' Apply ECHO OFFICE. TO LET fcNE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our now buildings. 14- SAUNDERS BROTHERS. TO LET. iNE Four roomed HOUSE and one OJ Three-roomed House, at Trevorton. id ’ "/ ' Apply to 173 > T. CLARK. Entertainments. .0 A FANCY DRESS ALICO T>ALL, Under the auspices of the ' FORESTERS COURT OF ASHBURTON, Will be held at the TOWN HALL, ' ON NEW YEAR’S EYE. Tickets 12/6. ' ,121 WESLEYAN OHURCH ANNIVERSARY. SERMONS on, SUNDAY, Jan. 5. PEA-MEETING on TUESDAY, Jan. 7, In the Town Hall. PUBLIC MEETING in the Evening ; Sis Worship the Mayor in the chair. A Most Attractive Programme !! ! Particulars in future advertisement., 199



Government Noti.ce NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. : CHRISTCHURCH SECTION. NEW YEAR’S DAY-TRAIN , •ARRANGEMENTS. LYTTELTON LINE. THE Ordinary Time Table will be sus pended, 'and traini run as under From Christchurch—:7. 35 a.m. Ba.m. 9 a.m. and at short intervals commencing at 10 a.m. until 2.40 ,p.m.. and at short in tervals, from 4 p.m. until 7.45- p.m ' From Lyttelton .am.- :8;30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. and -at . short intervals com mencing at 10.30 a.m. until ‘2 p.m. and also from 3.20 p.m. until 8.20 p.m. A LATE TRAIN ' will .leave Christ church' at‘ 11 p.m. • returning .from Lyttelton at 12.40 a.m. • : .' : NORTHERN LINES AND BRANCHES : : TRAINS. south LINES AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains with the following exceptions , ... ; The Ll 5 p.m. Timaru .to Ashburton, will leave at 5.5 p.m. 1 &hdbe 'SO minutes later at all station's ”to destination. The 4.20 pfm. Timaruito Oamaru will leave at 5.20 p.m. and..be one hour later at all stations to.destination. The 4p. m. Oamaru to Timaru will leave at 5 ‘3O p. m., and be one hour later at all stations to destination. /I O' X j c ALBURY BRANCH. ' The 3.30 p.m. Timaru to Albury, will not leave until 4.30 p.m. and be one hour later at all stations to Albury, returning from the.latter place at 6.35 p.m. instead of 5.45 p.m. and be 50 minutes later at all stations to Timaru. - / WAIMATE BRANCH. :• The 5.20 p.m. Waimate to Waimata Junction, will not -leave, until 6.20 p.m. and the 6.5 p.m. Waimate Junction to Waimate, will not leave until 7.5 p.m. GOODS TRAFFIC'SUSPENDED ON ALL LINES. , ! 1 FREDKI BACK, ?., r ,- c . General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Decppbey %4{ 1878, ? . 3.9^