A WEIRD PICTURE.

London amusements are mild enough just now. I find the great attraction is a large photograph in the window of the Berlin Photographic Company, newly opened in Oxford street, near the Cii’cus. It is the photograph of a picture by Gabriel Max—a head of Christ. At first view it seems to be dead, and the eyes are shut. As we continue looking, the eyes, of a sudden, seem to be open, and to be gazing intehtly at some point above us and behind, us. The street boys go in crowds to look at it; and if any man or woman should be there, giving a passing glance at this ex traordinary head, they detain him or her with an air of superior knoweledge, and say, “If you look long enough the eyes will open.” This effect is perfect in the large-size photographs, which are natur ally placed high enough to compel the eye to accept the delusion. If, on the other hand, we look at the smaller photographs —sold for a shilling—the effect is not so certain ; and there are gazers who cannot see that the eyes are closed. As a rule, the difference may be observed in this way : if we begin by looking at the chin, and then gradually looking upward, we shall see the eyes shut and the whole head corpse-like; but if we begin from the highest point and travel downwards, we shall see the eyes open and the head illumi nated. The strange weird picture from which the photographs are taken was in the French Gallery during the past season, and is now, I understand, being exhibited in the provinces. Atlas ”in the ‘ World. ’

TUESDAY, November 5, 1878.]

THE EVENING ECHO



BOARDING HOUSE FOR SALE IN THE BEST PART OF ASHBURTON. Messrs, bullock & co. have received instructions from the pro prietor, to offer for Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Rooms, East street, ON SATURDAY, 16th NOVEMBER, That newly-erected substantial and well built House containing— gg ROOMS, Situate in Wills street, a few yards from the Railway Station This two-storyed House is built upon solid concrete foundations, having an im posing frontage on the Wakanui road, the timbers used being of the best, heavy and well seasoned. The frontage is covered with rusticated boards finished in a su perior manner. The internal fittings have also been carefully attended to, and space has been so economised as to give rooms of all dimensions, suited either to single gentleman or members of families. On the ground floor are several comfortable sitting and reading rooms and large dining room most conveniently placed. That greatest of desiderata, a good kitchen with large and convenient range, has not been overlooked, and no pains have been spared to make it equal to any similar building in the colony both for convenience and comfort. The house is erected upon a f acre sec tion and that in itself from its position offers an additional inducement to intend ing purchasers. Upon it is erected a com modious cooperage with bench, and chim ney, at present let to a good tenant. Further particulars can be had from the Auctioneers. Terms liberal, at Sale. Sale at 1.30. BULLOCK & CO., j Auctioneers.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. IN consequence of Mr. William Boag’s Sale talcing place on Nov. 12, and the difficulty of procuring Judges, the Committee have decided to POSTPONE the Show until FRIDAY, Nov. 15. 'Gentlemen who have consented to act as Judges will please note the above altera tion. Entries for the Show will close November 7th. B. METCALE, 3 Hon. Sec. on ASHBURTON RACES. NOTICE. THE Race Course is CLOSED against all Horses until the Race Meeting on Nov, 13th and 14th. Any trainers, jockeys, or horses using the course previous to the meeting will be disqualified. ' ? 'By order,- ■ ' JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. WANTED, a Smart BOY as an Ap prentice to the Grocery Business. 2 Apply ECHO OFFICE. LOST. —A Bunch of KEYS. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at A. 0. Aitken & Co.’s, or office of this uaper. EQUND, on the Wakanui Road, a RECEIPT belonging r to Mr. S. Wright. Owner can have the same by applying to “ECHO” Office. 4 THE “EVENING ECHO,” THE following are AGENTS for the Sale of the, “Evening Echo in Ashburton : A Weston, Stationer and Tobacconist, East Street, and Book Stand, Railway OpM.° n joNEs/ Stationer, East Street, next Friedlander Bros, 0. 4|ticen & Co., General store.



A BARGAIN. FOR SALE. —A First-class Semi-grand PIANOFORTE, by one of the moat famous makers, Brinsmead & Sons. Price £SO. Apply ECHO OFFICE. CHARLES NEAT E, (Late 9f Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch), BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s Store), ASHBURTON.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN arrangements for RACES, November sth, 6th and 7th, and AGRICULTURAL SHOW Bth and 9th. RACE TRAINS ONLY. Railway communication direct to the Course. Trains will run from Christ to Racecourse at short intervals from 11 30 a.m. to 10 p.m. From Racecourse to Christchurch at short intervals from 3.45 p.m. up to half an-hour after last race. RACE DAYS AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Lyttelton and Christchurch line. Ordinary Trains. A late train each night leaving Christ church at 11.15 p.m. and Lyttelton at 11.45 p.m. South Lines, including Malvern and White Cliffs Branches, ordinary trains. NORTH LINE AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains, except that the 4.55 p. m. from Christchurch will leave at 5.45 p.m. and be 50 minutes late arriving at all Stations. SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH. Ordinary Trains. The race trains will not stop at. any intermediate place between Christchurch and Racecourse terminus to pick up or set down passengers. For the convenience of southern passen gers the up trains in the Mornings and the down trains in the Evenings on Race Days will stop at the old Racecourse Plat form (Sockbum). FARES : Christchurch to Racecourse terminus, including admission to Course, Covered Carnages 3s 6d. Seated Waggons 2s 6d. Ordinary single fare tickets issued on the sth, 6th, and 7th from all Stations to Christchurch will be available to return on any date up to the 11th. Ordinary single fare tickets from all Stations to all Stations issued on the Bth and 9th will be available to return on any date up to the 11th. Ordinary tickets are not available for any of the Race Trains. Goods traffic will be entirely suspended on the 9th November (Prince of Wales Birthday.) FRED. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, October 24th, 1878.



M. NEAL AS, Boot & Shoe Importer EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to Orr & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per ship “Lutterworth” from England, of the best Imported Goods and Latest Fashions. A LARGE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will be SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES. £2TOur own make, sewn or pegged, of every description to order. Repairs attended to. FRUIT IMPORTED DkREUT FROM SYDNEY. J. MOOAR & CO., Wholesale & Retail GREENGROCERS AND FRUITERERS, REMOVED to east street, (Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge.-) TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J OF Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery Ac., Ac. Poliwred tq of



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. Wednesday and Thursday, NOVEMBER I3th and 14th. President : W. C. WALKER, ESQ. Stewards: Mr. E. Saunders „ E. S. Coster „ J. L. Crawley ~ Thos. Bullock „ M. Stitt Judge: Mr. J. Campbell. Mr. R. Friedlander „ Hay T. Smith ~ Neil McLean ~ C. H. Dowding ~ J. Coster. Starter: Mr. W. B. Compton Clerk of the Course: Mr. E. Saunders. Handicapper: Treasurer: Mr. H. P. Lance | Mr. S. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. J. Bristo. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs.; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance iX mile ; weight for age; entrance 2 sovs.; open to all horses that have not won an advertised race of the value of 15 sovs. of public money. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. each for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs; acceptance 2 sovs.; two miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs. ; for County horses only; Welter weights for age; gentle men riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; IX mile. 5. Selling Hack Race of FlO sovs.; no weight under Bst. ; winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for £2O, any surplus to go to the Fund ; post entry 1 sov.; I mile. SECOND DAY. 1. County Hurdle Handicap Race of 30 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles; nominations 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs ; IYz miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 50 sovs.; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs. ; weights to be declared at 9 p.m., on the evening of the first day’s racing; iX mile. 3. Publicans’ Purse of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; I mile. 4. Forced Handicap of 20 sovs. ; for all winning horses at this Meeting; entrance 2 sovs. ;1X mile. 5. Consolation Handicap of 25 sovs. ; for all beaten horses; nomination I sov., aceptance 2 sovs.; I mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburron Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races, except on the condition that all disputes shall be decided by the Stewards, whose decisions in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bond fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton previous to Ist October 1878. Canterbury Jockey Club Rules strictly ad hered to, unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which will be forfeited should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 3 p.m, on October 31st. Weights to appear in the Lyttelton Times, the Press, the Ashburton Evening Echo on November Bth, and Ash burton Mail on November 9th. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the Scretary not later than 9 p.m. on the night of Nov. I ith. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any Jockey riding in other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, , Hon. Sec.



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. T. CHAMBERS, GOT AND SHOE MAKER, B East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment of Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, and all orders entrusted to him will have every attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged, made to order, of every description and the very best materials Terms Cash. T CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET 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 JtU p&rtf St the district on the shortest noticSi



CALISTHENIC GLASS 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 School for Boys. Inclusive Terms. WORKS ! JURE WORKS ! For Sate at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. BULLOCK AND CO 7 Are Sole Agents for Atkinson’s COOKING RANGES Which were awarded seven of the highest Honorary Certificates at the Agricultural Show, 1877. THESE Ranges, which are now so well known in this district, are made with or without boiler, and can be obtained any size between 2ft. 3 in. and 3ft 6 in. QHRISTMAS CARDS, Elc., For transmission to Friends in England and Elsewhere via outgoing ’Frisco , and Suez Mail, at A. WESTON’S EAST STREET, Novelty Depot. SANDO & OLSEN Family Grocers, TENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE CLOTH MAKERS, AND General Storekeepers, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Orders Delivered to all Parts of the Town. FLAGS of ALL NATIONS Sup plied to Otder and Let out on Hite\ Note the address — SANDO & OLSEN, EAST SI FEET, A SHE UF TON.



CHEAP FUEL. . Springfield Coal, Newcastle Coal, and Firewood. SPRINGFIELD Coal can be highly recom mended for every purpose, and the fact of its being used on the Railway must be a suffi cient guarantee of its quality. G. PARKER & Co., Near Railway Station, Ashburton. 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 STREET, 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. DR. STEWART REMOVED to his New Residence, CORNER OF MOORE STREET AND BEACH ROAD. G. F. SCOTT, QENERAL CARRIER, ) Cameron St., Ashburton. I Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. QRICKET! QRICKET!! Clubs and others requiring of the **•*<•» ' K.f 1.., ft •*.*.; rifii requisites fo¥ this, universe game, go to WESTON’S EAST .(STREET tiOYELTY REPOT,



■ m BAKER’S NOTICE. TAYLOR AND LILL BEG to infonn 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 6d. 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. 6d. .per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner,. Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. pdr 410 Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. SANDO & OLSEN, GROCERS, ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLY really Good BREAD at per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6cL Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on. daily. Note the address, SANDO & OLSEN, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS & BAKERS East Street. ASHBURTON BAKERY. TAYLOR AND LILL, BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS, PASTRY COOKS, &c., East Street, Ashburton. CHRISTENING AND Cakes and Every Descrip tion of First-class Confectionery nade to order on the Shortest Notide. Confectionery, Biscuits, Cakes, Scones, Rolls, &c., always in Stock. A Regular Supply of splendid Fresh Butter:



NOTICE. THOMAS WILLIAMS, < Tinwald, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., WISHES to notify to the public that he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to his care in any of the above branches. Every description of Furniture made and repaired at Christchurch prices. One trial in this respect will satisfy. Funerals furnished and conducted at reduced prices. As each department is under the charge ol practical men, and as T.W. employs only first class hands, customers may rely on having their orders executed in a thoroughly workman like manner. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given Note the Address— THOMAS WILLIAMS, (Near Railway Station) Tinwald.



ANSTEE’S LUNCHEON & DINING ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, J. G. ANSTEE BEGS to intimate to the Public that he has opened those spacious buildings situate in East Street, as LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Persons patronising this establish ment can rely on securing all the comforts of a home.' ‘ ’ 'V J-. '**.s. ?' J . r The bedrooms are well ventilated, every attention being paid to cleanliness. The Table will be found all that can be desired. First-class accommodation for Boarders.



EAGLE’S DINING ROOMS, HAVELOCK STREET, - Near to the Town Hall, Ashburton, LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOMS. Meals at all hours. MRS. MOREY, jgEGS to annoimce to the LADIES OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts .hat she has : i OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY.. TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS 2 OF ALL THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR LADIES' & CHILDREN’S WEAR EASES’ OWN,MATERIALS; CUT DUX At Moderate Charges. . Mt r*> mWMK & * TANCRED STREET (Nest to Mr, Chapman's, Mouse Decorator.)



NEW DRAPER GLASG I MONTGOMER east street; W. GAVI HAS great pleasure in announcing to the inhabitants of . the Ashburton Couuhy that he is now offering, at the LOWEST PRICES, New Spring and Summer • Goods. A’t Millinery, Prints, Hosiery, Children’s Frocks, Toilets Horrockses’ and American Long Cloths] Muslin and Lace Window Curtains Marseilles and Honey Comb Counterpanes Haberdashery and Gloves' Men’s Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc. , Goods marked in Plain Figures. One Shilling Off Every Pound Purchased for Cash. Motto —“ Small Profits and Quick Returns. ” TEA. TEA. too BOXES •/ r , // 50 HALF-CHESTS The above will be found Pure, combined with strength and Fine Flavour. ORIENTAL TEA COM PANY’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. ■ ■■ ■ ; i -.: O JEI B & CO .



NOTICE I NOTICE !! NOTICE ill REMOVAL. • Firth, Pass, & Go. ' p.V'»r i T Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank, of,. Australia : ■ - * " EAST STREET. . . •; ,:i v. jpiRTH, PASS, Sc CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous; customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the •' ' i' : js/o ■ - •/. ■ ■■; . \.-j: NE W PR E MISE S , 4 TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (LATE UNION bank). Drders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. J Families waited on for orders q: weekly, ?:j t fIRTH, PASS, AND‘CO., j Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c„ East|Street,