KILLED BY A REPORT.

It is related of a, Chinaman that, ha vim lost'his umbrella, he hanged himself to avoid the .trouble of looking for it. suicide hcis just been committed in l under circumstances equally ludicrous and melancholy. An honest binder, employe*.-, more than 20 years in a Rouen house, had been feent up to the Paris Exhibition,, his expenses being providedout bf the Lottery Fund. The poor fellow'enjoyed himself immensely, and would doubtless have.fblt grateful ever after to the Administration which had provided him with, so delightful an entertainment for nothing. _ Unhappily, however, workmen thus favoured are ex pected to draw up a report of their expe riences for the commissioners of the lottery. Now the binder had no sooner returned to his native city than this literary labour began to .weigh on him like a nightmare. He was afraid he should be expected to give a full account of all the sections of the Exhibition, with copious observations on the wondrous things contained therein. If lie did not do this he was convinced that the Government would sue him for - the costs of his trip. It was to' no purpose that his comrades tried to cheer him up, and even offered to compose his report for him. Lesage^—such was the miserable man’s name —lost his appetite, grew morose and sullen, and one day disappeared from his home. His body was shortly after wards found in the Seine.

The Hon. Me. Stout.—We extract three sentences —the first, and the last two —from a “ New Zealand Times’ ” leader on Mr. Stout. Those sentences are quite sufficient to show the tone of the criticism : —‘ ‘ Intellectual ability and great argumen tative power in debate have long been conspicuous in the Attorney-General. * * * Thfit lawyer was clever whose defence of a thief caused the latter to remark on his acquittal—“ That he thought he had stolen two horses, but Mr. ’s speech had convinced him that he had not”; but there are few who would envy the counsel the reputation he must have earned. It is just this sort of reputation for unscrupulous ingenuity which the Attorney-General runs the risk of acquiring. Graphite. —We have received from Mr. Cheal (says. “ The Taranaki News ” of the 20th inst.) a specimen of the graphite found in one of the streams on the Wai mate Plains. It is a section of a river boulder, and is of a fine and pure quality. Judging by the size of this specimen, we should imagine that a large quantity of the mineral exists somewhere near to the source of the streams of the Plains. The Factory Act.— There is reason to believe that the law regarding the over working of factory girls is being infringed in Dunedin, but the “O. D. Times ” says the whole of the fault does not lie at the employers’ door. A person who no doubt, thinks herself a lady, threatened to break tlie windows of a drapery, establishment if a new dress were not fiinshed on a certain day. The establishment in question, afraid to lose the patronage of, perhaps, a good cus tomer, kept several girls after working hours.

The Climate op Peru.— ln Peru, South America, rain is unknown. The coast of Peru is within the region of perpetual south-east trade winds, and though the Peruvian shores are on the verge of the great south-east boiler, yet it never rains there. The south-east trade winds in the Atlantic Ocean first strike the water on the coast of Africa. Travelling to the north-west they blow obliquely across the ocean until they reach the coast of Brozil. By this time they are laden with vapour, which they continue to bear across the Continent, depositing it as they go, and supplying with it the sources of the Bio de la Plata and the southern tributaries of the Amazon. Finally they reach the suow-cappod Andes; here is wrung from them the last particle of moisture that a very low temperature can attract. Beaching the summit of that range they now tumble down as cool and dry winds on the Pacific Slope beyond. Meeting with no evaporating surface and no temperature colder than that to which they were subjected on the mountain tops, they reach the ocean. Thus we see how the tops of the Andes become the reservoir from which are supplied the rivers of Chili and Peru. Sold by Auction. —lt was proved, at the Bow Street Police Court, recently, that at a public house near Lincoln’s Inn Fields an Italian, named Cortesi, agreed to have himself put up to auction, and that, after some lively bidding on the part of the foreign workmen employed at the new Law Courts, he and the clothes he wore were knocked down to an Austrian for £4 ss. The money was paid over, and a r/encral drink.and a. dispute followed. In the affray a German stonemason was cut on the head,-and for the assault an Italian stonemason was afterwards committed for trial. What had become of the man who who sold himself, or of the purchase money, did not appear. Wellington Profligacy. —According to the Evening Chronicle, the Wellington Lrrikin must -be an “unspeakable ruffian.” This horrible picture is from our Welling ton contemporaryWe have again to call attention to the existence of disreput able dens in Upper Taranaki Street. These plagues are an exceedingly great nuisance to the respectable people of the neighbourhood. On Saturday night last the orgies carried on in one of these haunts of infamy were terrible to hear. Lads and youths, who, if their parents knew their duty, should not be allowed out after ten o’clock, were there indulging in drinking, cursing, and debauchery, such as charac terise the lowest haunts of vice in the lowest parts of London. It is places like this, that blight the prospects and ruin the health of hundreds of young men.

TH URSDAY, January 30, 1879.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



New Advertisements. IjET, Wo four-roomed COTTAGES '‘ on the East Town Belt.* * Apply to " CHAS. BRADDELL, . 314 Montgomery’s Buildings. 5 ISS STEANE'S COMPLIMENTS |Vi_ to the parents and friends of pupils, and she cordially,.invites them to. her Pupils’ MUSICAL SOIREE on.the even ing of the 14th February, to commence at 6 p.m. , . . i•* Oxford Villa, Burnett-street, January 3Qth, 1879. • .. mENBERS for Leasing the STABLES jj _ at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar,. Biu’nett-street, will be received up to next THURSDAY, February 6th. Full parti culars to be had at pur offices. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 311 ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. TO THE CREDITORS IN SIGNED ESTATE OE J. SON & CO. THE AS STEVEN- ON and after the 28th January, a First Dividend of 5s in the £ will be paid at the office of the undersigned. A. ORR, Trustee. 27th January, 1879. 312



BUSINESS NOTICE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I have disposed of the business carried on for the last six years by me in Ashburton, under the style of Bullock and Co., to Messrs. C. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W. H. Gundry, from the 30th June, 1878. The business will in future be conducted by the above-named C. J. Edmiston, P. A. Edmiston, and W.' H. Gundry, under the style of “ Bullock and Co.” THOMAS BULLOCK. We beg to intimate that by arrange ment with Mr. Bullock he will conduct some of our principal auction sales on our behalf. 310 BULLOCK AND CO. pgr DEFY COMPETITION W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and Retail, at Christchurch Peices. NOW ON SALE FINE EGG PLUMS, per lb., 9d. ORLEAN „ „ 9<b GREENGAGE „ „ 9<h For I2lb. and upwards, 6d. per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS ... „ 3d. At reduced prices for Quantity. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly. W . T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, Moore Street, Ashburton. POSTPONED TILL FEB. 14. CHRISTMAS TREE. ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. MRS. MOREY, not having returned from the North in time with the New Goods for the Christmas Tree to be held on the 30th January, it is unavoid ably postponed till about the 14th of February, in order to make the Very Best Arrangements. Lots oe BEAUTIFUL GOODS COMING. Tickets, Is., still on sale at the shop in Tancred-street. 307 Business Notices.



TELEGRAPHIC. THE VERY LATEST. * AMERICAN GOODS. AW. 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



FANCY REPOSITORY. PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own .materials CUT OUT at Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, 232 Tancred-atreet, Ashburton.



•j Drapery. ANTED. KNOWN, that HOOPER, ‘AITKEN, ct’CTO. arc ' Selling their Cloih ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., cheaper than any house ’ ■’ IN • ASHBURTON. / » 4 . :. ' t". . . yy ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN,. & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lpt of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and. a Large Assortmcnt.of .. ... . FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their DRESSMAKING, DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whoke Experience has been gained at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand. yyANTED KNOWN, that HOOPER, AITKEN, & CO. have determined, prior to removing to their Ne w 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 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 meii 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 bo liable to proceedings Without further notice.' " ’ " THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton..... BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 1 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. "Please note — THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street,' Ashburton LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S RIMMED, JJ ATS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, Erom‘2s.' lid. each. M R ~S. M 0 R• E Yy Tancred Street, Next Bir. Chapman’s. , . 262



Drapery. GRAND SHOW or Ne 1v Goods AT 988 & CO*B« E are now opening up a second shipment of ZCTZETW GOODS, Consisting of Genti.’ 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 POPLIHS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. PRINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Chocks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. BOOTS & SHOES, JUST RECEIVED, 10 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.



Business Notices. OPENING DAY! j ALFRED HARRISON, ■. AUCTIONEER, - A ? H B UR TON, WILL OPEN his Now Rooms in Baring Square, near Town Hall, ° n 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 oordß. 5 Cases Machine Castor Oil. Furniture, Pictures. Drapery. Books. 10 Matß 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 j 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’., rvA CASES of NEW FRUITS of all | \/ kinds to arrive. IN STOCK ORANGES APPLES PEARS PLUMS GREENGAGES SIBERIAN CRABS APRICOTS PINE APPLES. &c., &c.. BEST NEW POTATOES. CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN.



LOOK OUT FOR NEW FRUIT! J. M OOAR AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS A FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. Delivered to all paits of Ashburton. W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, Wholesale an© Rbtail. Fresh from Christ church daily, from one of the Largest Growers. MOORE STEET, Ashburton. 47 Business Notices. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. MRS. WILLIAM ADAMS, assisted by a first-class Milliner and Dress maker, is prepared to make up Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses in the Newest Styles and lowest possible charges. Mrs. Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. JSO-COX STREET, ASHBURTON. (Mr. Powrie's late Residence,) 272



Wants, &G. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap* est and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OFFICE. East Street. LOST, on Saturday, Jan. 25, between Mr Hay’s paddock and Peters - street, a Gold Chain and Locket. Finder will be rewarded. Apply at thq ECHO Office. 303 POTATOES.— First-class new POTA TOES, at l£d. per lb. by the bag> 16s. per cwt., or 2d. per lb., at W. 1* DAVISON’S, Moor-street, next to Boyle’s. 308 Extras for wood’s reapers and BINDERS can be obtained from the undersigned. FREDERICK PAVITT, 283 East-street, Ashburton. HA MS . HAMS. SFLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.'S Entertainments. T OWN HALL, ASHBURTON Lessees and Managers—Messrs. Hiscoeks and Hayman. THE EVENT OF THE SEASON ! Positively for One Night Only. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, The Great ELLY AND T EON’S ELLY AND | 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 DUKE. Louise Clierington... The Only Leon. Admission: —Front Seats, 4s ; Back seats, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. 288 Business Notices. COALS. COALS. COALS. A LL kinds of- COALS & FIREWOOD /\ delivered at the shortest notice in my quantities and at reasonable rates. GEORGE PARKER & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 . . Ashburton. NOTICE. H A YE S ’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. |~N consequence of the W AIM ATE MILLS having been BURNED, the bove Yards will be Closed for about Six Veeks, until Re-Erection of same. Mr. F. Pavitt is authorised to collect 11 outstanding accounts until further lotice. ALPHEUS HAYES, perW. H. COLLINS, Manager. Ashburton, Nov. 23, 1878. 67 TREVORTON BUTCHERY. J rpASKER begs to inform the Jl public of Ashburton and istrict that he has commenced business 5 a BUTCHER, in his lIS NEW PREMISES, TREVORTON, aid hopes by strict attention to business, pmbinedwith cleanliness and civility, to lerit a share of patronage. N.B. —None but the best quality of leat supplied. Families waited upon daily for orders.



NOTICE SALE AT T. QUINN & GO’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.