The Supremo Court criminal sessions, before the Chief Justice, found *i.ie bills against Kate Dawes, attempltd suicide, and J. Murphy, indecent assault. In the latter case the Grand Jury said tec evidence disclosed the graver o > • the Chief Justice ordered the indict mmit. Sarah Hannah Jacobs pleaded guilQ to attempted suicide. She was lelea-e her husband’s recognisance to come up for judgment when called on. * Watson and Alice Sutton pleaded guilty to larceny from a dwelling, and were remanded for sentence. Auckland, Monday. A difficulty has arisen in the Govern ment land purchases between the natives and the Government, owing to private speculations. The Hon. Mr. Sheehan goe to settle the dispute. , ~ In the bookmakers’ settlement of the Summer Meeting, the result as regards bets, stakes, etc., were satisfactory. i Southern men take £2,500. _ W. H. Kissling, solicitor, is dead. He was buried to-day with Masonic honors. Six Sisters of Mercy take the black veil to-morrow at the Ponsonby Convent Cl Edward Picknell Carter, of Onehunga, was run over by a dray, crushing his eg. Dr. Philson attended. Amputation was found necessary. , ,_ r In the case of the fire at Wangaiei Heads, it is supposed now that Mrs. Alley’s premises were robbed, and then fired to cover any signs of the crime. Some ol the goods have been found else where, and the dog killed. . ~ The work of building the Catholic Schools was commenced on the site of the Boy’s High School, and are to be called ✓ Sacred Heart. The schools will be opened in a month by Bishop Redwood, of Wel lington, and Bishop Moran, of Dunedin. Five teachers have been engaged. The match between Taranaki and 15 from the Auckland Club is proceeding in the Domain.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

Wellington, Monday.

A cablegram to-day denies the confirma tion of Yakoob Khan’s arrival at Jellala bad.

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

[Per Wakatipu.]

Sydney, Dec. 31. There has been a complete lull in poli tical affairs in consequence of the change in the Ministry. The members of the Parkes administration are seeking re election, with the exception of Windyer, the Attorney-General, who was returned for Sydney University unopposed. On Saturday a person named Aaron Wheeler nominated and seconded himself in opposition to Sir 11. T. Parkes for the Canterbury electorate. His candidature is regarded as farcial. Sir H. Parkes delivered a long speech. He condemned the existing system of land alienation, but promised merely to amend the details by enactment, the ex tent of improvement required from selec tors to be reduced from £1 to 10s. He undertook rapidly to construct the rail way extensions into the heart of the city. With regard to the Chinese, he promised restrictive legislation, but spoke »in vague terms. It is stated that Mr. Watson, the new Treasurer, will be opposed by Mr. McLeod, the chairman of the Political Reform League. Mr. Watson is regarded as a supporter of the A.S.N., Company with regard to the introduction of Chinese. A monster anti-Chinese meeting was held on Saturday at Hyde Park. Oyer 1000 persons were present. After hearing addresses they marched in an orderly manner through the City. At the “Herald” office they groaned for that establishment, consequent on the support it has given to the A.S.N. Company. In consequence of the obstruction created by a few members, when the As sembly, before adjournment, was asked to vote supply, including an item towards the expenses of the International Exhibition in Sydney, no practical progress is yet made. The necessity for the proceedings is now acknowledged on all hands, and the Government are understood to be determined to push the affair vigorously. Meanwhile they have appointed a Com mission of influential gentlemen to carry out the project The Governor, presi dent ; Chief Justice Sir A. Stephens, Sir John Hay, Sir Goo. W. Alen, vice presidents ; and many others. The series of lectures and counter lec tures provoked by the ex-priest Chiniquy’s charges against the Catholic clergy, although abated, are not yet at an end. Mrs Dillon, a convert from Catholicism, who recently lectured in support of Chini quy’s statements about the confessional, ao-ain lectured last night. f °ln connection with the seamen s strike, a very sensational statement iccently appeared in the Sydney daily papers to 4ho effect that an attempt had been made to assassinate the officers of the steamer Wotom'a by shooting them from the shore as they walked the deck of the steamer, which, with most of the A.&.N. Co. s boats, is laid up at their moorings. It tarns out now that the incident was purely accidental. A bushman just come to town went to the waterside at the hotel where he was staying to discharge hi 3 revolver , the first shot or two sent the bullets near the steamer, and noticing this, he dis charged the remaining chambers at a rocx. One of the bullets passed close to the head of the captain of the Wotonga, so that this alarm was not unjustifiable,' con- I sidering the state of public feeling with Reference to the A.S.N. Company just now. Queensland, December 31. A brutal outrage was committed by two Europeans on a Chinaman at South Prig’

bane on Christmas Day. The men first beat the unfortunate Chinaman in a most unmerciful manner with their fists, and afterwards forced his lower extremities into a vessel of boiling water, scalding him badly.

MONDAY January 6, 1879.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



New Advertisement. AGRIC U LTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mHE Committee of the Agricultural and J_ Pastoral Association desire the use of a PADDOCK OF GROWING CORN for the Reaper and Binder Trial to come off within a fortnight from this date. Offers to be sent in as soon as possible, but not later than the 14th, to the Secre tary of the Association, Mr. Calvert. JOSEPH CLARK, Chairman of Committee. Ashburton, Jan. G, 1579. 228 THISTLE LODGE, No. GO4, S.C. A MEETING of the Banquet Com mittee will be held at Bro. Quill s on TUESDAY, January 4th, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To collect all tickets, and prepare a full report in connection with the late Ban quet. M. SMITH, P.M. 220 Chairman Banquet Committee. ggMjßgßaagjMggggggaggggggjgj^Bggjjgj Petition. To the most Honorable the Marquis of Nonnanby, Governor and Oom mander-in-Chief of the Colony of New Zealand. THE PETITION of the undersigned 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 slieweth : 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 the 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 the 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 Rakaia 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, &c. Edward G. Wright Joseph Grigg (by his Attorney John Grigg) Joseph Hunt, And one hundred and three others. 218 Coach Proprietor. ' ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH. Til. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Water ton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. Business Notice. NOTICE. WEEKLY CUSTOMERS ARE requested to pay up all ARREARS, for the Evenino 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. Bread. Bread. 'I ANDO &’ OLSEN beg to inform the üblic that from the Ist January, 1879, teir BREAD will be Sold for sd. Cash, ora the Counter, and s|d, monthly counts, m



Business Notices. THE PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Wills Street, Near Railway Station, Proprietor ... ... Tnos. Clark, Is now open for tlie convenience of Boar ders, Commercial Travellers, and tlie 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, sto 7 p.m. MEALS— Breakfast or Tea, Is. ; Dinner, Is. 6d. 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 30th instant. Business Notices. TREVORTON BUTCHERY. FrnASKER begs to inform the X public of Ashburton and istrict tliat 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 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, CGS to announce that he has coin ed 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 , HAMS. HAM S. OIPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS M At m



Ironmongery. ORR & 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., &c. IRONMONGERY STOVE'S, 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. IRONMONGE RY. 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., BAST STREET,



Fruiterers. Oranges. Oranges. Ex “ Rotorua," Just Arrived. 70 CASES ORANGES 70 in . 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. J. M OOAR AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREENGROCERS & FRUITERERS, REMOVED to EAST STREET, Shop lately occupied by Mr. Cambridge. J UST ARRIVED A LARGE STOCK OK 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 ono 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 & CO., Springfield Coal Depot, 138 Ashburton. : HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY,” (A» the man said when he returned the Stolen Sheep), A ND, as we wish to PAY our BILLS, f\ must respectfully urge that all iccounts due to the undersigned, be paid >y the 6th of the month. Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & LILL, Bakers and Confectioners, last 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, g 9 Ashburton. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at Gd. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. 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 loav, 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— . v GEORGE LADBROOK, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, WINSLOW.



Wants, &c. TO COOKS. TTTANTED, a Second Cook. Apply at VV ° nce 227 QUILL’S HOTEL. I. O. G. T. WANTED, SITUATION AS MANA GER OF HOTEL OR BOARD ING HOUSE. Has a thorough knowledge of Cooking and Waiting. 15 years’ experience. Apply, “X. Y. Z.,” Office of this paper. 223 TENDERS WANTED at onco for Cut ting, Binding, Stooking, and Stack ing, &c., about 150 Acres Wheat, near Chertsey. For particulars apply to 220 FRIEDLANDER BROS,- WANTED, 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. 211 T. QUILL. WANTED, to Rent, for a term of 12 months, from January Ist, 1879, a Three-roomed COTTAGE, withi i a convenient distance of town. Apply early, “ Cottage,” ECHO Office. 168 r ANTED, an Active Young MAN, for a General Store. None but a steady man need apply. Apply 207 SANDO <fc OLSEN. LOST. N 24th December, between Belfast Bakery and Town Belt, one Oval lOLD BROOCH, with fringe, and glass it back for photograph. The finder will )e rewarded on leaving same at the >OG ECHO OFFICE. TO LET.—A two roomed House, East Town Belt. .Apply Mr. COUTTS, it Mr. Sealey’s Nurseryman, Trevorton. 201 TO LET. NE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Entertainments. 1 THE NNU A L s OIR E E OF THE ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL HIS (MONDAY) EVENING, JAN. 6. ['he Musical Programme for the occasion rill be under the leadership of Mr. >avage. The Choir will be assisted in rendering , selection of anthems and other suitable nusical pieces by some of our ablest local mateurs. Addresses and recitations will ,lso be given by rev. gentlemen and •thers from a distance. Miss Gates will preside at the piano. Tickets may be had from Messrs, lobinson and Orr, and business places in own. Tea at half-past five. 212 Miscellaneous. PUBLIC NOTICE |HE Westerfield Mill Road, by Mr. Sargent’s will be Stopped for Traffic il further notice. R. D. PULLAR, erk to Upper Ashburton Road Board. )scember 9tli, 1878. < 125



Tenders. TENDERS WANTED,"for Removing Workshop at Central Temperance Hotel. Tenders to he sent in by noon to-morrow, 7th inst., at the Hotel, Have lock Street. 225 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for CLEARING TUSSOCKS off FOOTPATHS in certain Streets. Specifications may be seen at the Offices of Messrs Fooks and Son, Borough Engineas ; and Tenders, endorsed “ Tenders for clearing footpaths,” to be delivered at the Borough Council Office, on or before SATURDAY, J ANU ARY 11, at Noon, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, January 3, 1879. 224 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Applications are invited from gentlemen willing to act as Engineer for the Council of the County of Ashbur 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 the 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 be received at the Council’s jffices, Ashburton, up to the hour of 11 i.m. on Wednesday, the Btli day of lanuary, 1879. , W. C. WALKER. Chairman.