SATURDAY, November 23, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



Cuttlefish Casting its Ink. —Mr. Frank Buckland, the well-known English naui'alist describes in “ Land and Water ** his good fortune in seeing, under favor able conditions, a cuttlefish casting its ink. Three or four specimens of cuttles live in the Westminster Aquarium. One of them in passing the window of his tank evidently mistook the naturalist for a foe. “ So,” writes Mr. Buckland, “ as he swam along he ejected from his ink-bag a jet of what looked like a cloud of the most in tensely black smoke that ever came forth from-a factory chimney. Instantly the water lost all transparency. Mr. Cuttle fish then went into the middle of the water he had so artfully made opaque. When there he ejected more ink, and in less than half a minute the water round him become blacker than the blackest thunder cloud ever beheld. The ink gradually dispersed itself through the water, forming clouds of the most deli cate shadings, fading off from the very black place- .under which the beast was concealed. Not even Turner, the great artist, ever imagined such a cloud. This ink is used 1 in the arts, sepia being the very substance taken from, the cuttle-fish and dried.Withour doubt this power of shooting ink is a most wonderful means of protection to preserve the animal from being eaten by its enemies, and it may not be impossible that the idea of gods and appearing from the clouds- and disappearing , into clouds, so often des cribed;: by /Virgil, might have taken its origin tfrom the power of the cuttle-fish to surround itself with a cloud of ink. May webpt also compare this cuttle-fish to a voluminous author, who conceals his identity in clouds of ink.” Barbarous Pastime. —During the first series of bull-fights at Madrid this year, ninety of those animals and 143 horses were killed. - Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton, need not be at any loss to find the best estab lishment to visit and purchase their drapery, clothing, and general stores. Leaving the Railway Station and turning down Havelock Street, they will sec the establishment of A. 6. Aitjcen' & Co,, who are now offering special advantages, which exceed any before offered to the public. Keeping at all times a very large and exceedingly well assorted stock of all classes of goods, bought in the best mar kets and on the most favorable terms, enables them—to use trade parlance—“ to do the thing well j” in fact the goods offered by them are such as cannot be excelled either in quality or price by ar>y housfe in the trade and are marked at sue] prices that making any abatement is unneu.sary, atid the most inexperienced are enabled to buy their goods as favorably as the best judges. — Advt.



Miscellaneous. NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS; ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIM ATE 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, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 07 ALL 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, Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. EXPRESS to meet every Train. Par cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 60 ' G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL .CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. . in attendance to meet every Train. Election Notice. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. Mi*. Saunders and myself being elected to the County Council, it will be unneces sary to hold the public meetings as advertised for the 25th and 20th jnst. It now only remains for me to assure you that I shall serve you as faithfully as I can. I have the honor to be Your obedient servant, JOHN GRIGG. Longbeach, Nov. 20,1878. 57



Iromongery. LEAMINGTON RANGES AMERICAN STOVES/ REGISTERED GRATES COLONIAL OVENS. A fine assortment of the above, Builders should inspect oui stock. GARDEN TOOLS.! Steel Rakes „ Spades „ Forks Rakes and Hoes Combined Weeders Orr & Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE.



Fruiterers. FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. J. M 00 A R AND CO., WHOLESALE AND DETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. J UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OK Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &C M &C. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale and Retail. Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47



Bakers’ Notices. BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL BEG to inform their numerous cus tomers, and the public generally, that on and after the first day. of Novem ber, and until further notice, they will supply BREAD at Gd. per 41b LOAF, Made from the Best Flour in Canterbury, and by a First-class Practical Baker. invited. TAYLOR & LILL/ Bakers, Confectioners, & Pastrycooks, East Street, Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. 6(1. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. jS©"Please note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton



Business Notice. HOW TO PROCURE A SEWING MACHINE EASILY. r rilE GREAT ADVANTAGE OFFERED by ORR AND CO. By the TIME PAYMENT SYSTEM places the SINGER HOUSEHOLD and- HOWE MACHINES within easy reach of all. . Payments—Weekly or Monthly. ORR & CO., ; Sole Agents for the above Machines in Ashburton.: :



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT © are now opening up a_second shipment of HVTES'W 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 FLOWERS. IO boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match New Ribbons PGPLIfiS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin.



PHIHTS An immense 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 RECEIVED, 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.



Drapery. RANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. RANTED KNOWN, tkat A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED 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.



RANTED KNOWN, that A. ATTTCEN & 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 effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



MRS. MOREY, to announce to the LADIES OP ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts 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. WOREY, . TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator.)



NOTICE. POR 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. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT .STABLES 15 U RN ET T-STREET, ASl'I B ITRYON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. First-class accommodation fox - I-lorses 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.



* Tinsmiths, &c. . J. C. DOLMAN, T3 lumber, LOG ICS MITH,“ bell -1 HANGER, 7INC, 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 fitleb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to.



STJ AKDLEY, in tendering his , XX 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. HARDLEY, PLUMBER AND TINSMITH, EAST STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, nRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND I BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Regs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREEP, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N. It.—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 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. E ARE NOW LANDING— Exp.s. “Tongariro,” S x 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.



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. pOTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE, at A. 0. AITKEN & CO.’s, Havelock Street.



Wants, &c. WANTED, a Smart Boy. Apply to A. 0. AITKEN & CO., G2 Havelock Street. ANTED, a General Servant. Ap- Ply MRS. PAIGE, 51 Parsonage, Ashburton. 14 ANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to ROBB & BLYTH. WANTED, Strong Bey for Printing Department. Apply ECHO OFFICE. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap" est and neatest CARDS may be hacl at EVENING ECHO OEEICE. East Street. TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. A BARGAIN. . T]lOR SALE.—A First-class Semi-grand jP Tri-cord PIANOFORTE, by one of the most famous makers, Brinsmead and Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE. FOR SALE. 1 1 A A Bushels Canadian and Tartarian I LUll OATS. Apply to F. P. LeBRETON, Coal and Firewood Merchant, 40 Or office of this paper. Meetings. THE BUILDING COMMITTEE of the f Somerset Lodge are requested to meet at the Secretary’s office on Tuesday next, 26th inst., at 8 p.m. By order. CHARLES BRADDELL, 69 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. IVTOTICE is hereby given that the next 131 Meeting of the Ashburton County Council will take place on WEDNESDAY, he 27th instant, at 12 noon, at its offices, Montgomery’s Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 20, 1878. 71



. Entertainments. SOMERSET LODGE, E. C. nnHIS Lodge will celebrate their Anni _t_ versary with a BALL, To be held in the TOWN HALL ASHBURTON, On Monday, Dec. 2. Tickets can be obtained from the Ball Committee. CHARLES BRADDELL, 70 Secretary. YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, ASHBURTON. A SERIES of Six Monthly Lectures in the Town' Hall will be com menced on WEDNESDAY, November 27, by J. H. TWENTYMAN, Esq. (President of the Association). • Subject: “ Some Features of Modern Civilization.” Admission — Single Lecture, 1/.; series of Six Lectures, 5/. Tickets can be obtained from'members of the Associa tion and at the Echo Office. The dates and subjects of Future Lec tures will be duly announced. 4.6



Tenders. 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. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Forming Portions of West Street, Moore Street, and Park Street. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Foots and Son, Borough Engineers.. Tenders, endorsed “ Road Formation, No. 1,” and enclosing a guarantee deposit of £5 will be received at the Council’s Offices, Montgomery’s Buildings, until Noon of SATURDAY, Nov. 30th instant. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, ;v - Town Clerk. Ashburton, 20th November, 1878. 59