WESTMINSTER ABBEY

[From Appleton's Journal. ]

In the celebrated monument to Sir Francis Vcre, beneath, which he seems to be sleeping, four kneeling knights bear up a slab upon which his armour is laid, and the face of one of them is so life-like, as he looks at you with parted lips, that Rou biliac is said to have once whispered— “ Hush ! hush ! He will speak presently.” Shakespeare leans in Poet’s Corner, musing of “ cloud-capp’d towers and. gorgeous palaces”—“the baseless fabric of this Vision.” Handel is looking up, with an exquisitely-chiselled ear, in rapt attention to an angel playing upon a harp. Addison is in his dressing-gown, stepping from his parlour into his garden. Garrick is throw ing aside a curtain with a theatrical air. So everywhere you may happen to cast your eyes. Lady Walpole, as the figure of “Modesty,” stands in Henry Yli.’s Chapel. Mrs. Siddons looks the “Tragic Muse”; Ivemhle is in the character of “Cato.” James Watt, a gigantic figure in one of the chapels, is engaged with a pair of compasses, forming designs. i->n Isaac Newton, in the Nave, is lying with his arm on some heavy folios, and pointing to a scroll. Earl Stanhope, on the other side, also recumbent, is reclining upon his arm. Craggs, in one chapel, is leaning on an urn. The Duchess of Somerset, in another, is gazing up at a group of cheru bim. The Baron of Kinsale is reposing under a canopy. So is Sir Cloudesley Shovel. Admiral Tyrell is rising from the sea. Gen. Hargrave is struggling from the tomb, while Time is engaged in breaking the darts of death over his knee. On Sheffield’s monument Time _is bearing away his children. The Norris family are in attitudes of prayer, one of them gazing cheerfully upward. Sir G. L. Staunton is expounding the law to an East Indian. Sir R. Pecksall and his two daughters have risen from their couches to fall on their knees. Lord Russell is reclining with his face towards the spectator, but his daughter is seated erect in a chair, pointing to a skull at her feet. Lord Bur leigh, an aged man, is down on his knees in his robes of state, with his family near in splendid attire. Dr. South is recum bent in his robes. Dr. Busby, with a pen in his hand, seems to be criticising his own epitaph. Sir George Hollis stands erect, in the costume of a Roman General. Fox is on a mattress in the arms of Liberty, with Peace reclining on his knee, and an emancipated slave close by. Lord Mans field is presiding in Court, with Justice and Wisdom on either hand. Canning is making an oration in the North Transept. The Earl of Chatham is gesticulating near the door. William Pitt, in the robes of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is speak ing with great animation at the end of the Nave. Wilberforce lounges back in a chair, with one leg crossed over the other. The figure of Fame is very active everywhere. Even Death itself makes aterrific intrusion upon the scene by bursting out from behind the folding-doors at the base of a well-known monument, and aiming his dart at one of the affrighted figures above it. I give these examples in such number as much for their curious interest and variety as for their descriptive effect in suggesting the universal aspect of life in the Abbey. When it is open at night and partially illuminated, the uncertain ming ling of light and darkness makes the effect almost spectral. At the time when it was customary for funerals to take place at or near midnight, and the procession into the recesses of the mausoleum was accompa nied by flickering torches, the scene must have; been indescribably strange.

Logical. — A doctor had summoned a man for the sum of one guinea, due for attendance on the man’s wife. The “ medico ” proved his case, and was about to retire triumphant, when the defendant humbly begged leave to ask him a few questions. Permission was granted, and the following dialogue took place :—De fendant : “Docthor, you remembered when I called on you ?” Doctor : “ I do.” Defendant: “ What did I say ?” Doctor : “ You said your wife was ill, and you v,ashed me to go and see her. ” Defendant ; What did you say ?” Doctor : “I said I would if you would pay me my fee.” Defendant.: “ What did I say?” Doctor: “ You said you’d pay the fee, if so be you knew what it was.” Defendant: “ What did you say !” Doctor : “ I said I’d take the guinea at first, and maybe more at the end, according to the illness. ” Defendant : “Now, docthor, by vartuo of your oath, didn’t I say, 1 Kill or cure, docthor, I’ll give you a guinea V And didn’t you say, ‘ Kill or cure, I’ll take it ?’ ” Doctor : “You did, and I agreed to the bargain.” Defendant: “Now, docthor, by vartue of your oath, answer this. Did you cure my wife?” Doctor: “ No, she’s dead —you know that.” Defendant: “ Then, docthor, by vartue of your oath answer this. Did you kill my wife ?” Doctor: “No; she died of her illness.” Defendant (to the bench): “Your worship see this. You heard him tell our bargain. It was to kill or cure. By vartue of his oath he done neither, and he axes the fee !” The Drought was so severely felt South that before the recent fall of ruin several of the mining claims at the Blue Spur were compelled to suspend work, owing to want of water.

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ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A TRIAL of REAPERS and BIND /\ ERS ivill take place on WEDNES DAY, the 22nd instant, on the Farm of John Carter, Esq., Timvakl. Entries to be sent to the undersigned on or before Monday, the 20th instant. CHAS. A. CALYERT, V.S., 271 . Secretary.



Now Advertisement. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. rSLENDERS ARE INVITED for tlie T supply of Timber and Concrete:— -q oooft. sup., more or less, culvert stuff 25,000 t. sup, more or less, kerbingand sice channelling ALSO — Casks Portland Cement. Specifications may be seen at the office of Messrs. Fooks and Son, Borough neers, Triangle, near the Post Office ; and tenders —endorsed “Tender for Timber, or “Cement”—to be delivered at the Council Office on or before MON DA x, the 27th instant, at noon. CHAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, Town Clerk. January 17th, 1879. 2oS ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO ROAD CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for FORMING ONLY part of Cass-st., and the road round Mona Square. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Foolcs and Son, Borough Engineers, Triangle, near the Post ; and tenders endorsed “ Tender for Formation to be delivered at the Council’s Office on or before MONDAY, the 27th instant, at noon. CIIAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, January 17 th, 1879. Town Clerk. 269 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for FENCING (sawn timber and palings) Sections 450 and 451, Burnett-street; also, ERECTING a STORAGE SHED on the same land. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Fooks and Son, Borough Engineers, Triangle, near the Post Office ; and tenders endorsed “Tenders for Fencing” or “Shed”— to be delivered at the Council’s Office on or before MONDAY, 27th inst., at noon. CHAS. BRADDELL, Ashburton, , Town Clerk. January I7tli, 1879. 270 EXPRESS CARRIER. THOMAS BRADFORD, Having aFiRST-CLASS express, is prepared to Remove Goods, or any other orders entrusted to him, with CARE AND DESPATCH. Orders left at the Somerset Hotel, or Alford Forest Road, will receive prompt attention. 265 g AUNDE R S jgR 0 THE RS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, Etc., Ashburton, Christchurch, and London^ Make cash advances on all descriptions of produce placed in their hands for sale in the New Zealand, Australian, American, or European Markets. Indents executed from all parts -of the world. AGENTS FOR— THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY CO. Business Notices. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S HP RIMMED JJATS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each. MR S. MOREY, Tanceed Steee t, Next Mr. Chapman’s. 262 TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION. JUST RECEIVED, and on Sale Demy Deed Paper, ruled. Deed Parchment. Writing Inks. Pens, Rulers, Ac. Cartridge Envelopes. WEEKS & DIXON, “EVENING ECHO” OFFICE, East St., 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. yyANTED 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 "P O 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. T . 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. Cd. 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 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 Charing Cross ... Newland The Agents will supply printed forms or new subscribers to sign. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and ruBBisHERS, East-st. N., Ashburton.



Ironmongery, ORR & CO. Would call Special attention to THEIR STOCK OF IRONMONGERY. A Fine assortment of Carpen ters’ Tools now landed. I IRONMONGERY. Parties Furnishing should in spect our Stock of Plated Goods — TEA POTS, CRUET STANDS, BUTTER DISHES. TEA AND COFFEE SETS, TABLE CUTLERY, &c., &c., &c. 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. IRONMONGERY. 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.” OR R & Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Fruiterers, W. BIRTWELL, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, AND DIRfcCT IMPORTER FROM THE AUSTRALIAN AND TASMANIAN ORCHARDS. 104 LOOK OUT FOR NEW FRUIT ! J. M OOAR AND 0 0., 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 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, 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 & Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. ‘ 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, Bakers and Confectioners. Cast Street, Ashburton, 88 NOTICE. rHE undersigned begs to give notice that in future all accounts must be ettled monthly, and requests that no aoney be paid to any of the men in charge f the carts, but settled direct with him r at the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may ie liable to proceedings without further lotice. THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 9 Ashburton. IE AD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now jplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 1 Loaf) delivered to all parts of the strict, 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, &e. WANTED a GOOD LAUNDRESS for one or two days per week. Also a HOUSEMAID. Apply T. QUILL. 256 W 'ANTED, a respectable intelligent BOY as an apprentice to Printing. ECHO OFFICE. TO LET. ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. WANTED, a steady COMPOSITOR. Permanency for a competent hand. ECHO Office. 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. rnENDERS ARE INVITED till 6 p.m X on FRIDAY, 24th inst., for ERECT ING A VERANDAH in front of our new buildings. The lowest pr any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specifications can be seen at our offices, East-street. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Ashburton, Jan. 14, 1879. 258 Public Notice. 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, 1876,” 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 Meetings. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. rHIS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hal), Moore Street. New members invited. All nformation can be obtained from Bros. G. W. \ndrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street; Thos. Williams, Timyald. Nextmeet ng on the 1 7th inst; A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. Business Notices. FOOKS AND SON, LICENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS, HAVE REMOVED to their offices on the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. January 15th, 1879. 264 FANCY REPOSITORY. PAPER PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing, Latest Fashions. Ladies’ own materials CUT OUT at Moderate Charges. MRS. MOREY, 232 Tancred-street, Ashburton. T. S. TUCKER, AINTER, OLAZIER, pAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar HalL Estimates given. 244 "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 ot 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 Bread. Bread. Public that from the Ist January, 1879, their BREAD will be Sold for sd. Caah, from the Counter, and s|d. monthly accounts. 187