tax. He would support the Ministry in any measures they might ad. pt to restrict Chinese immigration. At the conclusion of his speech a unanimous vote of confi dence was adopted.

END OF THE SYDNEY STRIKE.

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Sydney, Jan. 3.

The great anti-Chinese strike has been settled at last through Mr» Lockbead. The terms of arrangement which have been agreed-to by directors of the A.S.N. Company on the one hand and the mal content seamen on the other are as follows: —(1.) All men are to return, as far as possible, to their former positions in the service of the Company. The Company is to retain the services of 180 Chinese, which number is to be reduced to 120 within a period'of three months from Jan. 1,18*9. Allpvages due on Nov. 18 to the men who were. On strike to be paid in full by the Company. (4.) Ship’s discharges in the customary form to be given in all cases where it may be found necessary. An agreement embodying these terms has been formally received by the representatives on both sides, and the men will return to work immediately.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Saturday.

Mr. Watts’ horses, Lady Elizabeth and Ropudiator, have been shipped to Napier. The criminal sessions commence on Monday. There are 15 cases, but none of serious importance. Wellington, Saturday.

The West Coast railway route has been surveyed, and is likely to be adopted by the Government. The branches from the Hutt line at Kaiwarawara will in no case have a steeper gradient than 1 in 50. There will be no sharp curves, and the estimated cost will be £BOOO per mile.

It is reported that Mr G. E. Barton is going to Auckland to commence prac tice. The Royal Commission on higher edu cation meets on February 15, and will visit each, provincial district. The Rev. Mr Habens is secretary. Hokitika, Saturday. The hull of the Mabel Jane, wrecked 20 miles south of Ross, brought at auction £55, the cargo £220. Judge Williams advises the Governor that he sees no reason to interfere with the execution of the capital sentence on the murderer Walsh. The Executive, have not yet decided on his fate. Mr Macandrew, after what took place in the House, declines the responsibility of issuing railway passes to the Press without the consent of a full Cabinet. He is personally favorable. Christchurch, Saturday. In consequence of the scarcity of grass, milk has been raised to sd.

At the Ashley County Council yester day', members were appointed to represent the Council on the Plantation and Chari table Aid Boards, the formation of which was lately proposed by Government. The Supreme Court Criminal Sessions commence on Monday, Jan. 6. There are 14 charges, comprising forgery, three charges of embezzlement, one charge of false pretences, one of manslaughter, and one of burglary.

AN ECCENTRIC MAN.

A great number of persons have been visiting Dulford House, Collumpton, the residence of the late Mr. Bethel Walrond, whose strange and eccentric life has caused much talk in the neighborhood. These premises were opened to the public in consequence of.the sale necessary to meet ■the order of the Probate Court for the payment of legacies to Lady Janet Walrond and her daughter. The house and grounds are encircled by a brick wall a mile in circumference and twelve feet in height. The lawn was converted into a rabbit warren, the deceased keeping thousands of rabbits. His chief com panions were his rabbits and his dogs. He held the belief that, on the death of human beings, their souls passed into the bodies of dogs. As these animals died he gave them a ffmeral, and on the lawn there are ten graves, each having a head stone bearing an inscription setting out the name of the animal, the place and date of birth, and the date which he died. Until the day of his death Mr. Walrond kept in his house the embalmed body of a daughter whose soul he believed had found a resting-place in the body of one of the dogs. No one was admitted by the deceased to the premises without special permission for each visit, and the entrance as well as the front of the house was guarded by a number of cannon. The body of the deceased daughter was kept in his dresaing-room, and his own bed room was fitted up with a view to familiarising him with death. He slept in a massive canopied Devonshire oak bedstead, on the footboard of which there were skulls of females fixed. Over each of the bed there was a black feather plume. In the bed so decorated he died. The bed, the drapery of which was crimson and gold, is now to be sold with the other things. The oak furni ture is very massive, but most of the fittings show signs of neglect consequent upon the deceased’s retirement. He spent the greater portion of the last 15 years of his life in the study of the law suit 3 in which he was involved, and in the pursuit of which he seemed to find en joyment. It is remarked in the neighbor hood that he did not mind who he went to lfl,w with or on what subject he fought, and he was regardless of the amount of money - spent if he could only beat his antagoniai. At one time and another he employed over 48 solicitors, and lie re quested that in every document his full title as a grandee of Spain and as a member of various orders should be set out. The extent of the deceased’s estate in Devonshire was 3,000 acres.

SATURDAY, January 4. : 1879.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



-TTTANTED, situation as mana- W GER OF HOTEL OR BOARD ING HOUSE. Has a thorough knowledge of Cooking and Waiting. 15 years experience. Apply, ‘X. Y. Z., Gfhce of this paper. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNGIL. mENDERS are invited for CLEARING TUSSOCKS off FOOTPATHS in certain Streets. Specifications may be seen at the Offices of Messrs I ooks and Son, Borough Engineas ; and Tenders, endorsed “ Tenders for clearing footpaths,” to bo delivered at the Borough Council Office, on or before SATURDAY, JANU ARY 11, at Noon, t CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, January 3, 1879. 224 Election Notice. 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. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOSEPH HUNT. Ashburton, Dec. 30, 1878. 209



Petition. To the most Honorable tho. Marquis of Normanby, Governor, and Com mander-in-Chief of the Colony of New Zealand. rnHE PETITION of the undersigned 8 Ratepayers of the Ashburton Road Board District, in the County of Ash burton, drawing your Excellency’s atten tion to the following facts, and petition ing your Excellency thereon, humbly sheweth : That we desire to draw your Excel lency’s attention to the advisability of constituting all that portion of the Ash burton Road Board District north of the river Ashburton a separate Road Board District, and have to request that your Excellency will grant tho prayed-for separation on the following grounds : Ist. That the District, as at present constituted, is difficult to work in a satis factory manner, principally from the very great increase of its population, every available acre of Crown land having been purchased, and is now occupied. 2nd. That the District could be better managed if divided into two smaller and more compact Districts, having the centre of the river Ashburton for their bound ary. 3rd. That granting the prayer of your petitioners would give great satisfaction to that portion of the present District north of the river Ashburton. 4th. That it is believed that tho Rate payers south of the river Ashburton are in favor of the proposed separation. sth. That your petitioners have every reason to believe that the present Road Board will not offer the least opposition to the prayer of your petitioners. 6th. That the proposed new District would comprise that portion of the County of Ashurton bounded on the north-east by the South Eakaia District, on the south-east by the sea, on the south-west by the river Ashburton, and on the north-west by the Upper Ash burton District. 7th, That this petition has been pub licly notified in both the local newspapers, and your petitioners will ever pray, Ac. Edward G. Wright Joseph Grigg (by his Attorney John Grigg) Joseph Hunt, I And one hundred and three others. 218



Business Notice. NOTICE. "WEEKLY CUSTOMERS RE requested 'to pay up all ARREARS, for the Evening Echo to the 4th Jan, 1879, to the Collector. In 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.



Business Notices. the prince albert BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, WILLS ST. (Near Railway Station), -VTOW OPEN for tlie convenience of 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 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 RcouisitcSj i GO TO A. WESTON’S I Piesse and Lubin’s, Gosnel’s and Rimmel’a 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. 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 30th instant. Business Notices. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. JmASKER begs to inform the . X, 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 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. J. CAMPBELL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, MOORE STREET, ~|p)EGS to announce that he has com menced 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 pi ices. Remember the address. 210 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. HA MS . HAM S. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S



Ironmongery. OR R & CO. Would call Special attention to THEIR STOCK OF IRONMONGERY. A Fine assortment of Carpen ters’ Tools now landed. I RONMONGERY. Parties Furnishing should in spect our Stock of Plated Goods — TEA POTS, CRUET STANDS, BUTTER DISHES. TEA AND COFFEE SETS, TABLE CUTLERY, &c., &c., &e. 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. IRONMONG ERY. Harvesting Tools — Hay Forks, 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.



Fruiterers. Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua,” Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES 70 FIRST-CLASS CONDITION, and SPLENDID FLAVOR. W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRECT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 FRUIT IMPORTED DIRECT FROM SYDNEY. C 0. J-Tlyf- OO A R AND , jL\X wholesale and retail GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. TUST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK J Oranges, Pine Apples Lemons, Bananas Apples, Vegetables Confectionery &c., &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 Business Notices. NOTICE. HAYES’ * v TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. IN consequence of the WAIMATE 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, per W. 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. c HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (As the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), A ND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, must respectfully urge that all Lccounts due to the undersigned, be paid »y the 6th of the month. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. '■ TAYLOR & LILL, Bakera and Confectioners. last Street, Ashburton, 88 NOTICE. CHE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be ittled monthly, and requests that no toney be paid to any of the men in charge E the carts, but settled direct with him rat the shop. -. " . All accounts overdue must he, piiid ithin one month from date, may e liable to proceedings -without’ further otice. ' j THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 3 Ashburton.' BREAD. BREAD 6d. per-41b.-Loaf. J HOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now plying First-class Bread, at 6d. per Loaf, delivered to all parts of the trict, or at the Shop. .. note — THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton Winslow. GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND a PRODUCE DEALER, EGS to announce that he has JUST 1 OPENED a General Store at Wins , near the Railway Station, and hopes cent a share of public support. u cart will wait upon families for orders ooda supplied at Lowest Current rates. , Note the address—- GEO R GEL ADBR 00 K, - GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW. December 3, 1878. 98



Wants, &c. W' ANTED, a respectable intelligent BOY as an apprentice to Printing. ECHO OFFICE. WANTED, at once, tenders for sup plying 20 tons of Newcastle Coal, for cash, at the railway station or the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. 2U T. QUILL. VTTANTED, to Rent, for a- term of VV 12 months, from January Ist; 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, withi * a convenient distance of town. App4y early, “ Cottage, ECHO Office, 168 WANTED, an Active Young MAN, to drive a Baker’s Cart. Nono but a steady man need apply. Apply 207 SANDO & OLSEN. LOST. 0N 24th Decomber, between Belfast Bakery and Town Belt, one Oval GOLD BROOCH, with fringe, and glass at back for photograph. The finder will be rewarded oh leaving same at the 206 ECHO OFFICE. TO LET.—A two roomed House, East Town Bolt. Apply Mr. OOUTTS, at Mr. Sealey’s Nurseryman, Trevorton. 201 TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our now buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Entertainments. THE gOIREB OP THE ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 6. The Musical Programme for the occasion will be under the leadership of Mr, Savage. The Choir will be assisted in rendering., a selection of antfiems and other suitable- - musical pieces by some of our ablest local jpnateurs. Addresses and recitations will also, be given by rev. gentlemen and others from a distance. Miss Gates will preside at the piano. Tickets may be had from Messrs. Robinson and Orr, and business places in town. •' Tea at half-past five. 212 Miscellaneous. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE SERVICES in Ashburton will be conducted, Morning and Evening on Sunday, by the Rev. Mr. Cree, of Leeston. Waterton, Library Hall, at 8 o’chpoc same day by Mr. Mac Lean Dunn. 222 PUBLIC NOTICE rHE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic mtil further notice. R. D. PULLAR, Clerk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. December 9th, 1878. - 128 THE POTATO FAMINE IS OVER. SCJAVAGE . KD supply is prepared to POTATOES n any quantity at 3|d. per lb, Be in time in case of a rush. Tenders. 218 mmim ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for theJollow ing Works : No. 142—Shingling Christie’s Road, 85 chains. No. 143—Formation Cochrane’s Road, 40 chains. No. 144 —Cutting at Wakanui Tendors addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed with the number of the work tendered for, will be received till 9 a.*m. on Monday, January 6th, 1879. Tenders to have £5 enclosed if the amount of the contract is under £2OO ;i£ over that amount, per cent.' on the value of the work. By order of the Board. JAMES WILKIE, 160 Surveyor to the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A PPLICATIONS are invited - from gentlemen willing to act as Engineer for the Cpupcil of the County of Aslibur*- ton. Salary, £SOO per annum, with travelling expenses. The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and superintend all works under taken by the Council, also to reside in tho County, and to devote the whole of his time to the business of the Council. Can didates are requested to state how soon they can commence duties. Applications with references endorsed, “ Application for Engineer,” addressed to the Chairman of the County Council, Ash burton, will he received at the CouncilV offices, Ashburton, up to the hour of H a,m. on Wednesday, the Bth day of January, 1879. W. C. WALKER, Chairman Ashburton, December 10th, 1878.