NEW TRAMWAY ENGINE.

The “ Yorkshire Post,” says tie York shire Engine Company, have made a public trial between Lady’s Bridge and Tinsley Sheffield, of a new tramway engine. Its performances were regarded by all who witnessed them as extremely satisfactory. It is made to resemble as much as possible an ordinary car. The upper structure is of polished wood and glass, and there is a door at either end, each having sliding windows. The lower portion of the en gine is surrounded by a fender- carried down to within a few inches of the'ground, so that it becomes quite impossible for anyone to be run over. The whole of the machinery is concealed from view, and to an inexperienced eye there is little to indi cate an engine. The rapidity with which it can be brought to a state of rest is re markable, a space of little more than its own length being required for the opera tion. The driver in working the engine sits at the front end, and has a good view of the road. All the levers, &c., are placed compactly together, and by the working of these he has, with the greatest ease, the engine under full control. The load seems to have but little effect on the engine, as the same speed is maintained on the inclines ; but the crucial test is starting on the incline from a state of rest. It was the opinion of most of those present that the time is not distant when street cars will be worked by steam in England.

THE DISTRESS AT HOME.

In the House of Commons on 17th ult. the Home Secretary, answering an inquiry “ Whether it was true, as reported, that we are now face to face with such a crisis of distress as this generation has never known,” read telegrams received from the head of the Board of Supervision at Edinburgh and the Mayors of Liverpool and Manchester, stating that ordinary means of relief were at present sufficient to meet all necessities. He had not had time to inquire into the condition of the coal and iron districts. At Birmingham a meeting convened by the Mayor, was held on the 16th to consider the best means to relieve the distress, which is declared exceptionally severe, and is increasing daily. The Mayor was requested to organise means for raising and distributing relief. At Sheffield 2000 children and 3000 adults received aid last week. The Mayor’s relief fund amounts to £6OOO. At Stockton distress is increasing. Hundreds of families of iron-workers are destitute. An influential committee is canvassing for subscriptions and contributions. At Stoke on-Trent great distress prevails, which is enhanced by the severity of the cold. The Distress Committee is unable to keep pace with the demand. At Burslem a meeting was called by the Mayor on the 16th to take means to alleviate the distress. Great want is being felt in North Staffordshire. At Edinburgh a deputation of unemployed men waited on the magistrates for employment. The magistrates authorised the street in spectors to give them work. At Glasgow the depression- and distress are unex ampled. The streets are swarming with idle and starving men, women, and children. The Lord Provost and magistrates are organising very thorough relief for the most urgent distress. A Dundee dispatch says there is much misery in that part of Scotland. No adequate measures for relief have been organised in the northern part of the country, where fisherman and agricultural laborers are destitute. At Manchester vast numbers of the middle class poor, who will not appeal to charity, are suffering keenly.

MONDAY, January 27/ 1879.]

THE EVENING" EGHp.



The Man Found. —The “New Zea land Times” says :—A paragraph in this paper a short time ago inquired the where abouts of one Mr Hamilton, supposed to be on a Wairarapa station, heir to an estate at home worth £40,000 per annum. We hear that the man has been found in Sergeant John Alfred Vernon Hamilton, of the Greymouth Volunteers, who has been lately working at the Catholic Church at Masterton as a jobbing hand for Messrs Bishop and Hawkins, con tractors. We are unable to give the name of the gentleman who instituted the inquiry. Babbits. —It is stated that a gentlemen in South Australia has been successful in clearing a portion of his run of rabbits by using hay steeped in a solution of arsenic. 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 limes the largest and best-assorted Stock of every class of Goods, imported direct from the leading manufacturers at home, which beinc bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler goods of siwh 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 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 see the establishment of A. O. AITICEN & 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 favoiable terms, enables them—to use trade parlance—“ to do the thing well ” ; in fact the goods offered by them are such as cannot be excelled either in quality or price by any house in the trade and are marked at such prices that making any abatement is unecessay, and the most inexperi enced are enabled to buy their goods as avorably as the best judges. —Advt.



Public Notices. vubTTc NOTICE rp,HE WesteiCeld Mill Road, by Mr. J_ Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic until further notice. 11. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. December Oth, 1878. 125 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. VALUATION LIST, 1879. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Valuation List for the current year is now completed, and will be open for inspection until the 15th February proximo, at the office of the Board. Any objections to the above List must be made in the form and manner prescribed by “The Rating Act, 1870,” and a copy of every such objection lodged with the Clerk of the Board at least seven clear days before the sitting of the Assessment Court, the date and place of which will be duly announced. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. Road Board Offices, Westerfield, January 15th, 1879. 267 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 Ones, or the Money Returned, on application to Mrs. Morey. Fuller particulars in future advertisement 198 TREVORTON BUTCHERY. JrnASKER begs to inform the . JL public of Ashburton and district that he has commenced business as a BUTCHER, in his HIS NEW PREMISES, TREVORTON, 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



NOTICE PO R 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.



GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, (Near the Station, Winslow), HAS in Stock a Good Supply of Gene ral Stores, which he can supply Wholesale and Retail at the lowest current rates. NOTICE. ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SEA, FIELD MAIL EXPRESS. SUBSCRIBERS to The Evening Echo residing at and between the above places will, in future, be supplied by Sando and Olsen's Mail Express, which leaves Ashburton every Tuesday and Friday. New Subscribers will please forward their names to any of the Agents, or our Office, as early as possible. Subscription : By post or express, Bs. 6d. per quarter ; in advance, 7s. 6d. per quarter ; or 28s. per annum. The Evening Echo will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce market reports, and particu lar attention will be paid to the wants of settlers. All notices referring to the Borough Council, County Council, and the Road Boards, will be found in The Echo. Agencies where The Echo can be obtained : Wakanui School Wakanui Creek, Seafield... McClure G. Leadley T. Jones M. Bruce T. M. Jones G. S. Brown Ed. Watkins The Agents will supply printed forms or new subscribers to sign. Charing Cross Newland.. WEEKS AND DIXON Printers and Publishers, Enst-st, N., Ashburton.



Drapery. ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are Selling their Cloih ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yy ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, 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. yy ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, 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 effect which, they are now offering all Goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Business Notice. Bread. Bread. Public that from the Ist January, 1879, their BREAD will be Sold for sd. Cash, from the Counter, and s|d. monthly accounts. 187



“HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when ho returned the Stolen Sheep), AND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Accounts due to the undersigned, be paid by the 6th of the month. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, 88 NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be settled monthly, and requests that no money be paid to any of the men in charge of the carts, but settled direct with him or at the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without further notice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 4ib. 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. J3&“Please note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S RIMMED JJaTS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each. M R S-. MOR EY, Tancred Street, Next Mr. Chapman’*. 262



Drapery. GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT ©MI & 00»S. E are now opening up a second shipment of ISTETW GOODS, Consisting of Gent®.’ 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 POPLINS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. PRINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now beiug opened up.



BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, to 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 00.



Business Notices. OPENING DAY! ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, ASHBURTON, WILL OPEN his Njw Rooms in Baring Square, near Town Hall, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY ist. Lunch at 12 o’clock. Sale at 1 o’clock. . 6 Horses. 1 Handsome Sociable, open at back, cushions complete. 1 Light Cart. Firewood, about 20 cords. 5 Cases Machine Castor Oil. Furniture, Pictures. Drapery. Books. 10 Mata Brown Sugar. 12 Cases Tea. 6 Bags Potatoes. 3 ~ Onions. &c., &c., &c. ALFRED HARRISON is also instructed to Sell, by Private Treaty, the following FARMS, on easy terms:— Lot 1.—619£ acres, fenced, 4-roomed Cottage, well, whare, good roads. Lot 2.—300 acres, fenced, 4-roomed Cottage, store room, and stable. Lot 3.—200 acres, part fenced, ploughed Lot 4.—800 acres, fenced, stable, two whares ; 10 acres in grass. Lot 5. Cottage, garden, well, stable; AND MANY OTHERS. TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS. Properties entered for sale free of charge. SALE YARDS attended every TUESDAY. MISCELLANEOUS SALE Every SATURDAY, at my Rooms, at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Fruiterers. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER. 70 CASES of NEW FRUITS of all kinds to arrive. IN STOCK ORANGES APPLES PEARS PLUMS GREENGAGES SIBERIAN CRABS APRICOTS PINE APPLES. BfC., &c. BEST NEW POTATOES. CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN. LOOK OUT FOR NEW FRUIT ! J. M 00 A R AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS A FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. Delivered to all patts of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholbbalk a>'d Retail. Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. Business Notices. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted by a first-class Mdlinar and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’ and Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charged " Mrs. Adams devotes special sttantion to Millinery. 1 STREET, ASHBURTON. (Mr. Povvrir's iate Residence,) . ■ ;* */ Vv - 272



.Wants, &c. WANTED, a respectable intelligent BOY as an apprentice to Printing. ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, a steady COMPOSITOR. Permanency for a competent hand. ECHO Office. WANTED KNOWN, that in General Printing the public can be supplied with every requisite in the latest ana. best style of the art at EVENING ECHO OFFICE, Extras for wood’s reapers and BINDERS can be obtained from the undersigned. FREDERICK PAVITT, 283 East-street, Ashburton. HAMS. HAMS. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S Entertainments. rjIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON Lessees and Managers—Messrs Hixcoeks and Hayman. THE EVENT OF THE SEASON ! Positively for One Night Only. THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 30, The Great J£ELLY AND J E O N’S MINSTRELS. AND BURLESQUE OPERA TROUPE, From their Opera House, 23rd Street, New York, in a series of the FINEST MINSTREL ENTERTAIN MENTS Ever witnessed in the Colonies. THURSDAY EVENING, JAN. 30, HIS GRACE THE DUEIE. Louise Cherington ...The Only Leon. Admission: —Front Seats, 4s ; Back Seats, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. 288 Meetings. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rlllS 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 l7th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S.



Business Notices. r TELEGRAPHIC. THE VERY LATEST. AMERICAN GOODS. A W. WESTON, having been appointed agent for AMERICAN GOODS AND YANKEE NOTIONS, will shortly receive direct from the manu facturers a lot of New American Goods, Novelties, etc., etc. January 25th, 1879. 301 COALS. COALS. COALS. A LL kinds of COALS & EIRE WOOD J\ delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities- and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., < Springfield Coal Depot, _ 138 Ashburton! NOTICE. H AY E S ’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the W AIM ATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will be Closed for about Six Weeks, until Re-Erection of ssime. Mr. E. Pavitt is authorised to collect all outstanding accounts until further notico. ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 67 FANCY REPOSITORY. T}ATKR PATTERNS for Ladies’ and JL Children's Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Modekatx Changes. : i MRS! MOREY, 232 Tancred-street, Ajhburton.