land Company for £7OO, two-thirds of her value. . Two new buildings in course of erection —a Foresters’ Hall and a ftletboeist Chapel—were blown down this morning. The gale was very strong. GpwAHAmsxown, Tuesday. Mr. Sheehan was entertained at a ban let last night. The Mayor occupied the -•Pair. There was nothing very important ti the speeches. Auckland, Tuesday. A man named Smith, employed at the 1 r-clamation works, while regulating a pile driver, lost three fingers through the fall a monkey. The remainder will pro p.ably be amputated. A fight occurred last night amongst the crew of the James Wishart. The en gineer and second officer and a seaman .cave been apprehended. Dunedin, Tuesday. Rain has been falling in torrents, ac companied by a high wind, during the greater part of last night and this.morn ing. The weather now (12.25) is still showery, and threatening. This will re ’ieve the anxiety of the city authorities, v/ho feared a stoppage of the water supply, and had ordered a discontinuance of the

‘ Daily Times” and “ Star” water supply ■ or their engines. Owing to the prevailing dissatisfaction bout the gas supplied, the Corporation ave the officers of that department otice recently that their services would o dispensed with, and appointed an in dependent inspection of the works to be made by an expert. His report on the rauses of the inferior light supplied con firms the report made from time to time >y the Corporation’s Engineer. The blame is chiefly attributed to the burners, and regulations are about to be adopted prohibiting the erection of bad fittings. It is proposed to take the drainage and sewerage of the city past the bay and out to the ocean beach, by means of a large covered sewer. The cost of the portion of the sewer along the water frontage of the City as far as its southern boundaries is estimated at £30,000. The City Council propose improving and beautifying the Town Dele by grazing sheep on it. By this means it is believed the ornamental shrubs will be kept in subjection, and labor will be economised.

WHAT IS PUBLIC WORSHIP? AND HOW IS IT AFFECTED BY THE PEW SYSTEM ?

This is the title of the ten-guinea prize essay published by the Chester Open Diocesan Church Association, and written by the Rev. J. S. Boucher, M.A. of the Carnarvon Training College. It opens with the following lines : Some go to church, just for a walk ; Some to stare, to laugh, and talk. Some go there to meet a friend, Some their idle time to spend. Some for general observation, Some for private speculation. Some to seek or find a lover, Some a courtship to discover. Some go there to use their eyes, And newest fashions criticise. Some to show their own smart dress, Some their neighbors to assess, Some to scan a robe or bonnet, Some to price the trimming on it. Some to learn the latest news, That friends at home they may amuse. Some to gossip, false and true, Safe hid within the sheltering pew. Some go there to please the squire, Some his daughter to admire. Some the parson go to fawn ; Some to lounge and some to yawn. Some to claim the parish doles ; Some for bread and some for coals. Some because it’s thought genteel ; Some to vaunt their pious zeal. Some to show how sweet they sing ; Some how loud their voices ring. Some the preacher go to hear, His style aud voice to praise or jeer, Some forgiveness to implore, Some their sins to varnish o’er. Some to sit, and dose, and nod, But few to kneel and worship God.

A NEW TREE.

A paper by Dr. Hector, read before tlxe Philosophical Society on Saturday evening gives a somewhat romantic description of the discovery of a new species of tree (pomaderis), made during his recent visit to Mokau. Dr. Hector was much .aston ished on hearing from the Natives that a peculiar tree was growing on the spot where their ancestors first camped when they abandoned the “ Tainui,” canoe in which they came from Hawaiki, and that the tree had sprung from the rollers or skids and the green boughs that were brought as flooring to the great canoe. On his doubting this they offered to take him to the place, and if he could not recognise the tree as being found elsewhere in New Zealand, they would consider it as a proof that their tradition was correct. To his surprise, they took him to a clump of trees which had previously attracted his attention from its si parity to an old apple orchard, and as it certainly was a tree quite distinct from any hitherto described from New Zealand, the tradi tion receives a certain amount of credence. Dr. Hector added that he need hardly point out that if it were true, and we could hereafter determine the original habit of this tree, it might’ give us a clue to the whereabouts of the mythical hawaki or the place whence the Maori originally immigrated to New Zealand. Mr. Kirk, F.L.S., who opened the discussion on the paper, spoke of the discovery as being of great interest, but was inclined to believe the plant would prove identical with an Australian species, notwithstanding its larger size. In other parts of New Zealand the Natives had a tradition that certain trees were the pad dles of canoe poles which had been fixed in the ground on landing, and had taken root.

TUESDAY, Janimrv 14.

the evening echo.



Summons against Mrs. Rousby. At tho Marylebone police-court, Mrs. Clara Rousby (the actress) was employing a male servant without having a proper license. She was further suumoned tor keeping a dog without having a license. An officer of Excise stated that he went to the house of the defendant, and saw a man servant there dressed in livery, and also two dogs. Mrs. Rousby admitted to him that site had a servant and one dog to take out a license for, the other dog be longing to a Miss Hunt, feince than time no licenses had been taken out. Mrs. Rousby did not attend, but her servant stated that she had been ill, and he was now going to take oat the licenses. Mr. Cooke, inflicted a fine of £5. for the servant, and 255. for the dog. Adela Hunt was fined 255. for not having a license for the other dog on the day of the officer’s visit. Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton ire often at a loss to know which is the best Establishment to visit for the purchase of Drapery, Clothing, and Ilouse-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 beinr bought entirely upon cash terms, they are enabled to ofler goods of such sterling value as cannot he 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. mENDERS ARE INVITED till 6 p.m JL on FRIDAY, 24th inst., for ERECT ING A VERANDAH in front of our new buildings. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specifications can be seen at our offices, East-street. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Ashburton, Jan. 14, 1879. 258



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION ,OF VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE. —The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton is now open foe, inspection at the Office of the Council, Montgomery’s Buildings, between the hours of 10 and 12 forenoon, and 2 and 3 afternoon. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk’s Office, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, January 14, 1879. 259 THE UNDERSIGNED has been in structed by Mr. John Anderson to sell two last years’ Woods’ REAPERS AND BINDERS, fitted ready for work, at a greatly reduced price. FREDERICK PAVITT, East-street, Ashburton. FOUND, a Liver and White Spaniel BITCH, registered. Owner can have same by paying expenses on apply ing to JAMES BRADLEY, 257 Moore-street. WANTED, a steady COMPOSITOR, Permanency for a competent hand. ECHO Office Business Notices. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S T* R I M M E D JJATS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each. MRS. MOREY, Tancked Street, Next Mr. Chapman’s.



SPECIAL NOTICE. WE ARE NOW LANDING— Ex p.s. “ Tongariro,” 8 :< 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 ICaipara, A splendid assortment of 95,000 feet Kauri Timber MONTGOMERY & CO. (Limited), CHRISTCHURCH, And EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale . Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, &c. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St., Asiibuktoh.



Il Drapery. RANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are Selling their Clos ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yyANTED 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.



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, 7 s per doz. r . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Business Notice. 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, 7b. 6d. per quarter ; or 28s. per annum. The Evening Echo will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce mai’ket 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 ... —McClure Wakanui Creek G. Leadley Seafield .. T. Jones M. Bruce ’’ T. M. Jones Charing Cross G. S. Brown Newland ... Ed. Watkins The Agents will supply printed forms or new subscribers to sign. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers, East-st. N., Ashburton.



Business Notices. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wills Street, Near Railway Station, Proprietor ... ... Thos. Clark, Is now open for the convenience of Boar ders, Commercial Travellers, and the Public. The house is entirely new, and beauti fully fitted up with All Comforts. Every attention will be paid to patrons. FIRST-CLASS TABLE, AND TERMS LIBERAL. Families accommodated with private rooms. Breakfast, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ; Dinner, 12 (noon) to 2 p.m.; Tea, 5.30 to 7 p.m. MEALS- Breakfast or Tea, Is.; Dinner, Is. 6d. SERVANTS REGISTRY OFFICE. No Charge. FRANK BROWNE, Manager. 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, GO TO A. WESTON’S Piesse and Lubin’s, Gosnel’s and Rimmel’s Choice Perfumery, 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. jyj"R. 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 Close on 14th’instant. TREVORTON 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 NOTICE. WEEKLY CUSTOMERS ARE requested to pay up all ARREARS, for the Evening Echo to the 4th Jan, 1879, to the Collector. En consequence of the large circulation it is found impracticable to send the collector. Weekly subscribers are there fore requested to pay the runners every Saturday after the above date. New quarterly subscribers should send in their names at once, commencing with the New Year. WEEKS & DIXON, Proprietors. Dec. 31, 1878. J. CAMPBELL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, MOORE STREET, EGS to announce that he has com enced business, and is prepared to make every description of Boots and Shoes of the best material at moderate prices. To arrive—Boots and Shoes of every description at very low piices. Remember the address. 210 HAMS. HAMS. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S



Fruiterers. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 LOOK OUT FOR NEW FRUIT ! J. M 0O A R AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. 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



Business Notices. 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. 67 COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. “ HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when he 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 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. note — THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton



Winslow. GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND PRODUCE DEALER, BEGS to announce that he has JUST OPENED a General Store at Wins low, near the Railway Station, and hopes to merit a share of public support. A cart will wait upon families for orders regularly. Goods supplied at Lowest Current rates. Note the address- GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. December 3, 1878. 98



Wants,. &c. WANTED a GOOD LAUNDRESS for one or two days per week. Also a HOUSEMAID. Apply T. QUILL. 256 WANTED, a resptctable intelligent BOY as an apprentice to Printing. ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, to Rent, for a term of 12 months, from January Ist, 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, withi: a convenient distance of town. Applj early, “ Cottage,” ECHO Office. 158 TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. LOST, a Dark Bay COB ; main cropped (badly cut); white face ; three weeks missing; One pound reward to anyone returning the same to T. CLARK, 252 Trevorton. Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS are required for Building Butcher’s Shop, Shifting Cottage, <fcc. Plans and specifications to be seen at Montgomery and Co.’s store, East-street, up to THURSDAY, 16th January. 254 G. E. PIKE. g Entertainments. WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. rjl E A E E T I N G ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, In the Cameron-street Church. Tea at 6 p.m. Tickets, 2s. each. Public meeting in the evening. Addresses by the Revs. J. S. Smalley, Westbrooke, Marten, and other gentlemen. Miscellaneous. PUBLIC NOTICE THE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic until further notice. R. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. December 9th, 1878. 125 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 nformation can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East street; Thos. Williams, Tinwald. Next meet ng on the i7th inst. A. J. ANDREWS, R.S.



Business Notices. T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, JpARER* P G- 1 HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar HalL Estimates given. 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 ha* determined to hold another distribution ot CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS, on January 30,1879. All person* hold ing tickets can have them exchanged fer New Ones, or the Money Returned, on application to Mrs. Morey. Fuller particulars in future advertisement. 198 Bread. Bread. Public that from the let January, 1879, their BREAD will be Sold for sd. Cash, from the Counter, and s£d. monthly accounts. FANCY REPOSITORY. TQAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and B Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, Tancred-street, Ashburton, 232