ers. And I can well sympathise with an objection of this sort from you, when consider that you are necessarily ignorant of the “personnel” of a large section of the present Parliament of New Zealand. To describe this in a few words I would say, ‘Go some Saturday evening into some small public-house in any country town ; see there a man dirty and unkempt, smell ing strongly of beer or gin, with his hands in his trousers pockets, and a battered hat on the back of his head, without a neck tie, and with a shirt from the appearance of which one might justly conclude that he had been bom and grown up in it a man who never in his life made the ac quaintance of the letter “ h,” and whose education was begun, continued, and ended by means of ‘ Reynolds’s,’ or some similar print; a man whose sole subject of con versation is sensuality in its various forms, and whose only idea of music is a bawdy song, and, such as he is, you have an ex cellent type of a certain class of the hon orable representatives of this colony. Granted that this picture represents only the lowest class, yet 1 assent that it is with such as these that Sir George Grey depends for all his popularity and for all his power. Those, and glad I am that there are some "such, who have throughout their colonial life preserved the habits and feelings, if not the education of gentlemen, these know Sir George Grey, and knowing him despise him. ”

BRITISH LIVE STOCK AT THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

We take the following from the “ North British Agriculturist ” of June 12 : Scotland for cattle, and England for sheep and pigs. Such in brief is the re sult of nearly three days’ hard work of the jurors among the 1700 cattle, 825 odd sheep, and 380 pigs which are now as sembled at Paris from various countries. The jurors commenced, what in many cases turned out to be, an arduous task on Friday morning. On that day most of the British awards were made, but a suffi cient amount of work was left for Satur day to involve a postponement of the champion—the group of extra competitions —till Sunday. In other words, the great trial of international strength, the more sensational tussles of the meeting, were re served for what Britons are happily ac customed to call Sabbath, and generally regard as such. This, to Britons, curious plfase of the subject, w« shall take leave of, with the remark that over jurors were busily engaged from 7 a.m. till 1 p.m. on Sunday last, in presence of a largo and by no means inattentive crowd. Since we have only to deal with results, it must be admitted that the United Kingdom has great reason to be satisfied with the final awards. Of all the cattle “ born and bred out of France,” Scotland was declared to have the first and second, and England the third befit groups; while to Scotland fell the great honor of furnishing the best collection of beef-mak ing cattle in the exhibition. England se cured the champion prizes for sheep and

pigs. This is indeed a proud week for Tilly four and for the polled Angus or Aber deen breed of cattle, Mr. M‘Combie having been adjudged the £IOO for the best group of cattle, bred by exhibitor and reared out of France ; and the £IOO for the best lot of beef-making animals, bred by exhibitor, reared and fed in any coun try ; besides over £IOO in ordinary class prize money, and several gold and silver medals. That is no doubt a great honor to Scotland’s “ cattle King,” and a grati fication to breeders of black-polled cattle generally, but it is not all that is to be re corded to the credit of the “ blackskins.” Mr. M { Combie’s successful group num bered six animals, and other six of the same breed from .Ballindalloch not merely ranked second in the contest, but in some respects had prior claims to Mr. M‘Com bie’s. The distinguished appearance which black cattle have made at the Ex hibition may be imagined from the fact that of the fifteen shown twelve were the best of all foreign breeds, and the remain ing three included the first and second prize cows, and the second prize aged bull. While there is thus a good representation of polled cattle in every class, there is nothing approaching “ a weed,” which can hardly be said of any other breed of cattle. . Every black polled animal had a ticket of some kind.

TUESDAY, December 3, 1578.]

THE EVENING ECHO.



Strangers coming to reside in Ashburton, need not be at any loss to find the best estab lishment to visit and purchase their drapery, clothing, and general stores. Leaving the Railway Station and turning down Havelock Street, they will see the establishment of A. O. Aitken & Co., who are now offering special advantages, which exceed any before offered to the public. Keeping at all times a very large and exceedingly well assorted stock of all classes of goods, bought in the best mar kets and on the most favorable terms, enables them—rto use trade parlance—“ to do the thing wellin fact the goods offered by them are such as cannot be excelled either in quality or price by any house in the trade ami are marked at such prices that making any abatement is unnecessary, and the most inexperienced are enabled to buy their goods as favorably as the best judges. —Al)V'r.



CANTERBURY DYE WORKS. (Near the Post Office) C H R ISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and * Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents : WgEKS & DIXON, Where particular* may be and Orders left,



Government Notice. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ASHBUR TON, TINWALD, AND WIL LOWBY.



TELE Education Board of the District of North Canterbury proposes that the localities comprising alt those parts of the district contained within the respective boundaries hereinafter described shall be erected into separate school districts, to be called respectively the School Districts of Ashburton, Tinwald, and Willowby, per suant to “ The Education Act, 1877 And the Board hereby call public meet ings of the householders of such localities, to be held on THURSDAY, the fifth day of DECEMBER 1878, at seven o’clock m the evening, for the purpose of electing Committees and considering th* boundar ies of the said proposed school districts. The places of meeting will be as follows : Ashburton —The School-house. Tinwald —The Grain Store of Mr. Clark. Willowby—The School-house. Boundaries of the School District of Ashburton —Commencing at the point where a straight line drawn from the north-eastern corner of rural section 8192 to the northernmost corner of section 10283 intersects the north bank of the river Ashburton ; thence by the said straight line to the north ernmost corner of the said section 10283; thence by the north-eastern boundary of that section to its eastern most corner ; thence in a straight line to trig, pole 8 A ; thence in a straight line to trig, pole 15 ; thence in a straight line to the easternmost corner of section 10413 ; thence by the south eastern boundary of that section and by a line in continuation thereof to the river Ashburton ; and thence by the said river to the commencing point. These boundaries comprise the former Ashburton district, ex clusive of that portion which lies to the south of the river Ashburton. Boundaries of the School District of Tinwald —Bounded towards the north east by the river Ashburton ; towards the north-west by the road separating rural section 5259 from section 6422, and section 5249 from section 5253 ; towards the south-we3t by roads leading from the westernmost corner of the latter section to the southern most corner of section 20819, by the railway from the said comer to Long beach road, by that road to the south west corner of section 22085, by the southern boundary of the latter sec tion and of section 22084, and of the adjoining reserve to Ford’s road, and by Ford’s road to the southern cor ner of reserve 931, and towards the south-east by the road to the south east by the said reserve 931, and by the continuation of the said road to the river Ashburton. Within these boundaries is included so much of the ■ former Ashburton district as lies south of the river Ashburton, and also so much of the former South Ashburton district as lies between the railway and the Longbeach road to the south-vest corner of section 22085, the southern boundaries of sections 22035, and 22084, the roads forming the boundaries of reserve 931, and the Ashburton road. Boundaries of the School District of Willowby Commencing at the northernmost corner of rural section 18003 ; thence southerly by the road separating reserve 737 from section 17187, and by the road in continuation thereof to the southernmost comer of reserve 738; thence by the road forming the southern boundary of reserve 738, to its junction with the road forming the south-eastern boun dary of section 8368 ; thence by the latter road to the southernmost corner of section 16744 ; thence by the road running on the south side of section 20348 to the railway ; thence by the railway to the Longbeach road, and thence by the boundaries of the School District of Tinwald to the com mencing point. These boundaries comprise the former South Ashburton District, exclusive of the portion above described as included in the proposed School District of Tinwald. J. Y. COLBORNE-YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, Nov. 27, 1878. 93



MRS. MOREY, JgEGS to announce to the LADIES OP ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts hat she has OPENED A SHOW ROOM FOR MADE UP AND FULLY - TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS OF ALI. THE LATEST FASHIONS FOR LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S WEAR LADIES’ OWN MATERIALS CUT OUT At Moderate Charges. MRS. 'MOREY, TANCRED STREET (Next to Mr. Chapman’s, House Decorator.)



Drapery. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A.O. AITKEN & CO., are Selling their Cloth ing, Boots and Shoes, &c., CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. have opened up a Splendid Lot of Fichus, Manilla Hats, and a Large Assortment of FANCY GOODS. yy ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0. AITKEN & CO. are paying Particular Attention to their x DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, which is superintended by a Lady whose Experience has been gained at some of the Best Houses in New Zealand.



ANTED KNOWN, that A. 0 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. PO Rv 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, 7s per doz. T . QUINN & CO., Moore Street, Ashburton.



Carriers. B. C. SMITH, GENERAL CARRIER, Moore St., Ashburton. TJ'XPRESS to meet every Train. Par -L-' cels delivered promptly, at moderate charges. 66 G G. F. SCOTT, ENERAL CARRIER, Cameron St., Ashburton. Parcels delivered promptly and charges moderate. in attendance to meet every Train. Business Notice. THE HORSE BAZAAR. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES BURNETT-STREET, ASHBURTON. W. B. COMPTON, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Horses and Vehicles on most liberal terms at these Stables, with every attention and civility. Saddle Horses 03. Biggies on Hire. Horses Bought aid Sold on Commission. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may he had at EVENING ECHO OEEIOE, EhMST Sxrbk?,



Engineers and Foundries. JOHN ANDERSOnT~ CANTERBURY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH, BEGS to notify that he has been appointed SOLE AGENT for New Zealand for MESSRS AYELING & PORTER, ROCHESTER, Whose Traction Engines, Ploughing Machines, Steam Reaping Machines, and Road Rollers have gained for them a world-wide reputation. An early exhi bition will be made of an 8 h.p. Agricul tural Locomotive Engine, which can be used either for Steam Cultivation, Thresh ing, Sawing, or Removing Agricultural Produce. Catalogues and prices can be had on application. The following Machinery and Goods are now ON SALE at the Canterbury Foundry for the season : McCORMICK’S REAPER & BINDER WOOD’S do. do. OSBORNE do. do. Extras and wire for each of the above. McSHERRY GRAIN DRILLS. English and American Mowers, by Samuelson, Hornsby, Howard, Wood, McCormick, and Osborne; Clayton and Shuttle worth Thresh ing Machines, Elevators, Hay Loaders, Pacific Hay Cutters, Seed Strippers. ALSO, FOR SALE, Fencing Standards, Best Fencing Wire, Cambridge, Crosskill, and Mixed Rollers, Broad-cast Seed Sowers, Millstones, Grindstones, Flour-dress ing Silk, Leather and India-rubber Belting and Hose, Reaper Sections, Plough Fittings, Machine Oils, Field Gates, &c., &c. Estimates and Drawings for any kind of Machinery furnished on application. D. MIDDLETON, Agent, Ashburton. 63



UNION STEAM iron works (Next the Horse Bazaar), BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AND ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL SMITHS. Orders for every description of Machinery executed in a workmanlike manner, and guar anteed to give satisfaction, at prices that wi 1 compare favorably with any in Canterbury. Important. —Ex erienced Manufacturers and Repairers of Reapers, Combines, Straw Elevators, Portable Engines, Wool Presses, &c. Wind Pumps, Circular Saw Spindles, and Tables, made to order. General Smith , Wheelwright , and Shot ing wot k'warranted to give satisfaction. EDWARDS AND LEE, Proprietors. THE CENTRAL FOUNDRY,



PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. W. J. HESSEY, BEGS respectfully to inform the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has ON HAND and FOR SALE, Working Men’s Kitchen Ranges, cast or sheet iron ovens. Cambridge Rollers, at Christchurch Prices. Wire Strainers. Repairs of Castings in Iron or Brass of every description. RAILWAY FOUNDRY CHRISTCHURCH. gCOTT JgROTHERS, ENGINEERS, Etc.. Beg to inform their customers and the public generally that they have REMOVED To new and commodious premises in MANCHESTER STREET SOUTH, Near the new Passenger Station. Manufacturers of Railway Contractors’ Plant, Flax Dressing Machines and Presses, Wool Presses, Agricultural and all descriptions of Machinery. Plain and Ornamental Railing, Gates, and Tomb Fencing. Stoves and Cooking Apparatus. Drawings prepared and estimates given for all kinds of Engineering and Machinery. Repairing don? with expedition,



RICKETS! QRICKET! Q Clubs and others requiring any of the requisites for this universe game, go to WESTON’S HAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. >LAN of ASHBURTON, on Sale at th< office of the “Evening Echo ITiIREWORKS ! jb JjUREWORKS ! For Sale at WESTON’S EAST STREET NOVELTY DEPOT. ALTHOUSE SELF-REGULATING WINDMILL PUMPS. THE following TESTIMONIALS have been received:— “ Messrs. Feiedlandkr Bros. “ In reply to your enquiries as to how the Althouse Windmill I purchased of you has stood the late gales, I am glad to say that it has worked most satisfactorily since it has been put up—about ' five months ago. “(Signed), C. Percy Cox. “ Oct. 17th, 1878.” “ Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “ I have great pleasure in stating that the Windmill has stood the late gale 3 most satisfactorily ; and, as far as I can tell, has not suffered in the slightest degree. “Signed) Norman P. Thompson. “ Longbeach, “ October 17th, 1878.”



“Messrs. Friedlander Bros. “lam pleased to inform you that the Althouse Windmill and Pump, purchased of you, is now fitted up and working splendidly. My ditches are now full of water. I have an abundant supply for stock of every description. I consider the Windmill and Pump almost equal to an artesian well. There is no doubt these mills will become universally used on the Canterbury Plains. “ (Signed), John Lambie. “ Kyle, Nov. 8, 1878.” And several other Testimonials. (yiy gold and set up in New Zealand tj l during the last Six Months, all running and giving satisfaction. No other Mill can show as good a record. We guarantee the Althouse to give satisfac tion. Buy the Althouse, THE CHEAPEST & LEAST LIABLE TO GET OUT OF ORDER. Highly commended at Christchurch Show The specimen Windmill put up by us in front of our Establishment supplies the Borough and surrounding District with water, only running a small portion of the time. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., East Street, Ashburton. p®" Sole Agents for the Australian and New Zealand Colonies.



Business Notice. NOTICE ! NOTICE !! NOTICE !1! REMOVAL, -piIRTH Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have jpASS AND c 0., REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, j Next the Union Bank of Australia EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numeious customers who have so liberally supported them hitherto, and to solicit a continuance of their patnnage 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 ordets weekly. ETRTTL PASS, AND CO., Grocers. Drapers. Ironmongers, "•V ; C ..\\r.f: CHANTS, . East Street ' ■' ‘



Wants, &c. WANTED, to Kent a COTTAGE, in or near town. Apply to 76 SANDO & OLSEN. a General Servant. Ap w™’ MBS. PAIGE, 51 Parsonage,. Ashburton. WANTED, a Good Shoeing Smith. Apply to ! ' * BO 14 tOBB & BLYTH. \T7ANTED, a SHINGLER. Apply to W GEO. ST. HILL, . 86 Burnett Street. TO LET ONE SHOP and Several Convenient OFFICES in our new buildings. /» 64 SAUNDERS BROTHERS. Entertainments. • * TOWN HALL! A TEMPERANCE MEETING will be held in the above place on . TUESDAY NEXT, DEC. „ When an Address will be delivered by Mr. J. W. JAGO, of Dunedin, Grand Worthy Chief Tem plar for New Zealand South. It is also expected that Dr. Roseby, of Dunedin, and Mr. J. A. D. Adams, P.G.W.G.T., will be present, and deliver short Ad dresses. ... v , , Dr. Trevor in the chair. To commence at Eight o’clock. All are invited. Ladies especially. Admission. Free. No collection. 80



. . Tenders. - tenders! - r TENDERS required for building a Four-roomed COTTAGE. .on the Wakanui Road, to be seiit-jn. by Friday, Dec. 6th, 1878. * _ Plans and specifications to be seen at our store, East-street. ' SANDO & QLSEN. '' Nov. 29,1878. 87 Business Notices. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON B R O S., BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have ‘ ; i COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above place, and trust by attention to business, to merit a share of patronage. Bottlers of the Best Brands of Ale and Stout. 91 “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 Dec., 1878. Tu- 't> Vr Short Reckonings and Long Friends. TAYLOR & BILL, *: Bakers and Confectioners. East Street, Ashburton, ' Nov 30, 1878. ' *"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 al the shop. All accounts overdue must be paid within one month from date, or they may be liable to proceedings without furthe* notice. :>Vr THOMAS HICKS, Baker, 89 Ashburton. f\g NOTICE. HAY E S ’ 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, 187$. 67 "IMMERCIAL PRINTING, NEW MACHINERY JUST ERECTED. rHE Proprietors of the Evening Echo have much pleasure in announcing, that their New Jobbing Printing Machine, by Connisbee, is now in full working order, and .hat they a* e prepared to Execute Older# Superior and Cheaper to anything, ever ye turned out in Ashburton, and, in future, can Guarantee Despatch in all orders entrusted to WEEKS & DIXON; \ Printers and .Publishers. Evening Echo Office, ;