of New Zealand, may be able to rise with credit to the very topmost pinnacle o| success. You may be town council lors, you may be members of Parlia ment; you may occupy the highest social position in the country. I wish for the sake of the audience and the members, thateveryone who has a pub lic duty to perform would practise the art of public speaking, and combine it with the study of Shakespeare.—-(Ap plause.)

A Warm Home Thrust.—For once, the New Zealander has hit the nail squarely on the head, when it attri butes to the choice circle of retired colonists, who are living upon wealth drawn from the land they malign, the frequent misrepresentations of colonial questions that appear in the English press. As a rule, English journalists are equally ignorant of colonial politics and colonial geography. In dealing with the details of dry statistics they are generally on safe ground; but whenever they attempt anything beyond, it is either conspicuous for an utter want of knowledge of colonial matters or is tinged with a coloring which only a re tired squatter could impart. The man who has made his money in the colonies, becomes a perfect autocrat of the dinner table on colonial questions, and it is perhaps pardonable of journalists who accept his hospitality to imagine that in adopting such a man’s opinions they are drinking at the pure fountain of colo nial sentiment. Experience and success appear to be on his side ; yet in reality no worse authority could be selected. Many of these men have been rejected for ' colonial constituencies. Their feelings and interests are alike opposed to settlement and progress. Wool, tallow, and land monopoly are their guiding stars politically and socially. Withoutpatriotism, without liberal senti ment, elbowed out of the colonies, and occupying a very questionable position in relation to English society, these gentlemen wreak their vengeance upon colonists by misrepresenting those who are bearing the heat and burden of the day in the great work of colonisation. —Auckland Evening Star.

The Evening Echo, Wednesday, September 25, 1878. . . irunrir iitfTwiT tfC liTfi



TENDERS FOR INLAND MAIL SERVICES FOR 1879 and 1880. General Post Office, Wellington, 6th September, 1878. SEALED TENDERS will be leceived at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, until SATURDAY, the sth day of October, proximo, for the Conveyance of Inland Mails within the Postal District of Christchurch, in accordance with a Schedule which may be seen at the Chief Post Office, or any other Office within the District. Forms of Tender, with the Terms and Conditions of Contract, may be procured at any Post Office. No Tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders to be endorsed “Tender for Mail Service No.—and addressed to the Post master-General, Wellington, and enclosed to the Chief Postmaster of the District. By order. W. GRAY, Secretary. I. 0. 0. F. AMERICAN CONSTITUTION. A MEETING will be held on Thursday Evening next at 7.30, at A. Weston’s, for the purpose of forming a Lodge under the above Constitution. Members are particularly requested to attend, and others invited willing to join. A. WESTON, Convener. SONS OF TEMPERANCE BENEFIT SOCIETY. THIS useful institution meets every alter nate Friday in the New Templar Hall, Moore Street. New members invited. All information can be obtained from Bros. G. W. Andrews, East Town Belt; K. Sando, East Street; Thos. Williams, Tinwald. Next meet ing on the 27th inst. * A. J. ANDREWS, R.S, JOB LOT. DOZ. Ladies’ Colored Josephine KID GLOVES, slightly spotted, will be sold 1/- PER PAIR. ORR & CO. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the Business of Stationers, Printers, and Newspaper Proprietors hitherto carried on in East Street, Ashburton, by Smith James Furness and Charurs Dixon will, in future, be conducted pn the s«trqe premises by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon under the style and firm of WEEKS &. DIXON. All debts due by the late firm of Furness and Dixon will be settled by the new firm of Weeks and Dixon, to whom all debts due to the late firm must be paid. Dated at Ashburton this 18th day of Septeiq* her, 1878, Witness— ) H. J. WEEKS, ft 9> | cpA§< PISWr



WANTED— Apprentices for the Millinery, Mantle, and Costume Business. Apply MRS. MOREY. WANTED —An Apprentice for the Print ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Boy need apply. ECHO Office CANARIES— Wanted to Purchase at once, Two Cock Birds, not less than two years old. Apply ECHO Office. WANTED - A respectable, intelligent BOY. Apply at once at ECHO Office. WANTED— Four Young Ladies, as Ap prentices to the Dressmaking. ORR & CO. BOARD and Residence for a Respectable Single Gentleman at a Private House. No Family. Apply Echo Office. GARDENER.— Wanted, a Good Gardener. Liberal Wages given to a good hand Apply to W. J. MILLER, Moore Street. FOR SALE. A QUARTER-ACRE SECTION in Have lock Street, on very easy terms. Apply ECHO Office. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a STORE at Tinwald, near Ashburton— for labor only. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my office, East Street, up to 5 p.m. on Monday, 30th September, when tenders will be received. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. W. BROWN, Architect and Engineer, Ashburton. T. CHAMBERS, gO O T AND SPI O E MAKER East Street, Begs to notify to the public of Ashburton that he has now in Stock a Splendid Assortment of Boots and Shoes from the Best Makers, and all orders entrusted to him will have every attention. Boots and Shoes, sewn or pegged made to order of every description and the very best materials. Terms Cash. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS (Next to Montgomery’s), EAST STREET. '-pHE undersigned having received a LARGE X ASSORTMENT of the undermentioned Goods, wishes to inform his numerous patrons and the public generally, that the same is just opened up and marked off:— If you want Cheap and Good Stationery, GO TO A. WESTON’S, the Cheapest Retail House in the trade. If you want Account Books, Day Books, Pocket Books, Surveyors’, and every kind of Office Requisite, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want a Good Novel in Boards or Cloth, Magazines, Journals, Song Books, &c., GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want Fancy Goods, Cheap Jewellery, Perfumeiy, Cards, Draughts, Chess, Walking and Single Sticks, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you want any of the leading Daily and Weekly Newspapers or Illustrated Papers published in New Zealand, Australia, England, or America, GO TO A. WESTON’S. If you Smoke, and are fond of Good Tobacco, go to a Tobacconist, Pay a Little More, and get. genuine American Tobacco. Cut and Uncut; also, the Best Brands only kept in Plavanna and Manilla Cigars AT A. WESTON’S A. W. has also a Large assortment of Wooden Pipts in G.8.D., L.H. E., F.PI.S., and other Brands. Meerschaum and Clay Pipes, Ambers, Ferrules, Match Boxes, Pouches, Pocket Knives, and all the requisites for smoking. Note the Address-t- A. WESTON, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, TOBACCONIST, NEWS AGENT, BILL POSTER, AND GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENT, East Street and Railway Station, Ashburton. THE TAXES IN NEW ZEALAND WHO PAYS? WPIO DOESN’T PAY? WHO OUGHT TO PAY ? A HANDBOOK of Taxation Reform, by E. JERNINGHAM WAKEFIELD. Price One Shilling. Sold at the “ Echo ” Office, and by Messrs. H. Jones and A. Weston, Booksellers; can also be obtained from Mr. Wakefield, at the Somerset Hotel, until Mon day, 23rd .September. Orders from the coun try, with Thirteenpence. in stamps for each copy, duly attended to by post, II ABET CARDS and Boxes, Mayor's Spelling, Royal Readers, Slates, Pencils, Copy Books, Drawing Books, and other school Requisites to be obtained at our premises- East-street, Ashburton. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers’ UO,



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. K. SANDO, GROCER ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLIES really Good BREAD at s}4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily. Note the address, K. SANDO, GENERAL STOREKEEPER & BAKER, East Street. BAKERS’ NOTICE WE the undersigned Bakers of Ashbur ton, beg to inform the Public that on and after the 26th August, we will reduce the price of the Quartern Loaf to 7d delivered and 6j4d over the counter for cash. We trust that the public will still continue to support us, and take into consideration that we are not Millers, but Bakers, and are paying a LONG PRICE for GOOD FLOUR, so that we may satisfy the public by supplying a good article, free from all adulteration. Let this be your motto — “LIVE AND LET LIVE” Signed— THOMAS HICKS. THOMAS TAYLOR. MASSON & GRANT. CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) CPIRISTCHURCfI. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, Living to Dye. and Ashburton Agents: WEEKS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left. Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE [S prepared to execute all orders for Wood Turning, Venetian Blinds, Bedsteads, Tables, and every class of Furniture. Window Poles on hand, or made to any sixe. Orders to be left at A. O. Aitken & Co’s, Havelock Street. MESSRS. HARRIS & IRELAND, BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS Will shortly commence the practice of their profession in Ashburton. CHARLES BRADDELL, Agent for Press Company, Limited. Secretary Town Hall Company. Agent for National Insurance Company. Removed to Montgomery’s Buildings, entrance from East and Burnett Streets. W. R. BOYLE, gSTATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. DR. STEWART JLJAS REMOVED to his New Residence, . CORNER OF MOORE STREET AND BEACH ROAD. FREDK. PAVITT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (Close to the Railway Station.) Land and General Commission Agent. W. J. MILLER, PR A C TIC AjL GARDENER AND SEEDSMAN. GARDENS laid out, and kept in order at the lowest current rates, by day or contract. Jobbing work done. Orders in Town or Country left at the Shop, Moore-street, Ashburton, near the Court House, promptly attended to. RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER STAMPS 1 THE only Manufactory in Ashburton for these very useful Stamps, which can be made any size, shape, or design. Rubber Stamps for Cheques Rubber Stamps for Receipts Rubber Stamps for Banks, . Rubber Stamps for Societies ■ Rubber Stamps for Companies Rubber Stamps for Books Rubber Stamps for Linen Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Moderate Prices at the EVENING echo office, : East Street, j



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! REMOVAL; J Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR HEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage at the new premises, TO BE CALLED The Old Bank Stores (late union bank). Orders entrusted to our care will re ceive prompt attention. Families waited on for orders weekly. FIRTH, PASS, ANDj CO., Grocers, Drapers, Ironmongers, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, &c. East Street. WORNER’S EMPIRE BOARDING HOUSE (Opposite Parkins’s Steam Saw Mills). MR. G. WORNER begs to intimate to the public of Ashburton that he has pur chased the Boarding-house recently kep by Mr. T. Bradford, and having made extensive alterations, he is now prepared to supply first class accommodation to boarders, and others visiting Ashburton. Meals i/-, Beer given with dinner; Beds I/- Board per week, G. WORNER, Proprietor. STATIONERY, BOOKS, STATUARY, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JMPORTED direct from the best Markets, and Sold cheaper than any house in Town. A large stock of ACCOUNT BOOKS, CASKETS OF STATIONERY’ FANCY GOODS, f >f PENS, PENCILS, &c., Just opened from London, marked off at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. Inkstands, Stationery Cases, Date Cases, Pen Racks, Writing Desks, Paper Weights, Office Bells, String Cases, Invoice Piles, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices for cash. ,< Writing Papers, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Blot ting Papers, &c., &c. Photograph ai oums, Scrap Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large number of Prize Books and Cards. Church Services and Hymnals, Wesleyan and Presbyterian New Hymnals. | p ; Bibles, in various bindings, Color Boxes, Mathematical Instruments, Rulers, Drawing Pencils and Pins. Drawing Papers, Tracing Paper and Cloth, Indian! Ink and Colors. Hair Brushes, Combs, Oil, Perfumery, Scent Bottles, Hair Pins, Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, and numerous other useful articles. All to be sold very cheap, at; THE STATIONERS’ HALL, Evening Echo Office, east st.reet, so:UTh. ASHBURTON. \



I ■' - . GRAND SHOW .tssj ?/si;: mis mn m N e w «■: Goods AT "1 *, t y I- i Vv : i S JZ- LC-EET. ■; • OBB"& "SO'B .•1 ofrtvjO w E are now opening up a second shipment of ZSTE'W G-OODS, Consisting of Gents.’ 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 FLOWEKS, io boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers 30 .New Ribbons : '■}" 50 shades of Bonnet Silks ; to match New . Ribbons 1 : >!T H,!AH of ’-I POPLINS & SILKS. A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. vd'i kAUi ■ ■ • •- Si HO Gil -g ,H‘ Y .HAH POINTS. '■ J ->■; iib* l An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. •' .‘.•i: k.-; o COSTHNIES. rge assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up v f ... j ' 'i ■ : ■GT 4 ' ’ . j - : l n* BOOTS & SHOES* * JUST RECEIVED, To TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. . Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. Taws.AvD '.a DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. '-f ! Prices' Strictly Moderate; v n ' K 5R R AND TO C) . KhTl 'ITT) T r.A’O f r ■ v-rnrxi : { '' *1! kOOTViOK 1 .



Wanted Known, On Hand and to Arrive A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AT T. DUDSON’S, Adjoining the Horse Bazaar. Wanted Known, STALLION COVERS AND GEAR r 4 may be had at T. DUDSON’S, , , .Opposite the Somerset Hotel. Wanted Known, A Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND COLONIAL SADDLES Just Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. Wanted Known, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 ios., and Bridles from 7 s. 6d. ' S, - W. ; BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, V 0.. . EAST STREET, Ashburton. E3I- JT BRISTO •ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, mritdikk / \ r l\ ■j ■ AND ; ; SENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. [IV/ J K ;\:rrT : : - I• ' . (; A’.! •. ... .. SHIVt SV: -r; r,; ' ' )■ i jy 7 ■; DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! A. 6. AITKEN & CO. Are now opening up, a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER i DRAPERY, : Which will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints New Ribbons New Feathers' ' New Flowers New Hats New Bonnets . ■— r Note*'the address A. 0. AITKEN and CO. ! J ( i .The Pantechnicon, j "'''' " : , t HAVELOCK STREET, ! Ashburton. il \ ' ' t PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE has much pleas ure in announcing that his large Private Boarding House is now in course of erection and is situated in Wills-street, next the Prim itive Methodist Church, and close to the Rail- ’ way Station—being one of the most healthy f and pleasantly situated sections in the township. / The accommodation will be second to none in Ashburton, and the House is let, and will be onducted by an experienced person from hristchurch. FIRST AND SECOND CLASS DINING • i '-"I r" ■■ ■ ■ ’ ; . ■ . . ■ i .. ■ ■; vA * ’ 1 ROOMS. • SMOKINU AND READING ROOMS. C. t l ': Ty'U h i"j 1 ' .• - u :,r v , rr'Si WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY; BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES, f tpivery attention will be given Iq customer^ moderate charger,