going before the constituents; they could do so as often as they pleased without incurring any expense. I hope that we are going to have that excellent Bribery Bill that has already passed the second reading, then I think we shall do away with a great deal of the ex pense so much talked about with regard to elections. I beiieve that if we all felt that the election was for a short time, we should hesitate long before we incurred any expenses, or before we adopted any method that, whilst it might give us some advantage in one election, would certainly place us in a worse light before our constituents at a future election. If men knew that they would have, at a very early period again to go before the electors, I think they would hesitate before they adopted means which, although they might secure their present election, would certainly not raise them in the estimation of their constituents. Another thing which tells very much in favour of this Bill for New Zealand is that in New Zealand three years really works a much greater change than seven years do in England. So that even those who oppose this Bill on the ground of the time adopted in England appear to have very little ground to j stand upon. I think the frequent changes in this country make three years quite as long a period, in proportion to our frequent changes, as seven years would be in the Old Country. There is another strong reason jn addition to the one brought forward, and it is, that even in practice the English Parliament only lasts for three years. Still the tendency seems to be that our Parliaments should run for the whole five years, so that we are likely to adopt a longer Parliament than a British Constitution generally experiences. There is one thing that applies to England, but which applies particularly to the colonies. There is generally an election got up on some particular cry—got up for electioneer ing purposes —and which sends men to this House simply because they re spond to that cry, and not because they are generally suitable to represent the people of the colony. I remember —I think it was in 1861— that a general election took place throughout the country. A man was chosen, not because he was suitable, but because he went in for war, w'hich was popular among the people at that time. The men who would cry the most vehe mently . for a war policy were the most likely to be elected. Then, I believe, about ten years afterwards, it was necessary that a man, in order to be elected, should go in heart and soul for a large borrowing policy, and the man who was in favour of borrowing the most money was the'man most popular in the country. Representatives were sent to this. House on that very ground. I know that the principal feature in the calculation in the Province of Canter bury at the time of the last general' elections was that a man, in order to be returned, should be in favour of the abolition of the provinces. Now, I believe that, although these cries an swered their purpose at the time they were got up, those members re turned had not been in the House for more than two years, certainly not for more than three years, before the people altered their opinion with regard to this question. Men were sent to this House because they advocated a war policy, or a policy of enormous borrowing, or because they advocated the abolition of the provinces. I think that the oftener the people of this colony have an opportunity of reviewing their errors in this respect the better. They should have an opportunity of sending men to represent, them on all general questions, and not on any particular party cry. When we have this, the more thoroughly and fairly will this House represent the country; consequently I think the sooner this Bill becomes law the better.

The Evening Echo, Tuesday, September 24, 1878.



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 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. AH 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 insl. * A. J. ANDREWS, R.S. J 0 B ’ L 0 T. 9D07„ Ladies' Colored Josephine KID slightly spotted, will be sold lj* v%% " om k



w ANTED — Apprentices for the Millinery, Mantle, and Costume Business. Apply MRS. MOREY. WANTED— An Apprentice for the Print ing Business. None but a Respectable Intelligent Hoy need apply. ffice c old. AN ARlES— Wanted to Purchase at once, Two Cock Birds, not less than two years Apply ECHO Office. W ANTED - 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 ECPIO 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 OT AND SHOE 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. HT'HE undersigned having received a LARGE A 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 Stationeiy, 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, Perfumery, 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 Havanna and Manilla Cigars AT A. WESTON’S A. W. has also a Large assortment Wooden Pipts in G.8.D., L.H.E., F.H.S., and other Brands. Meerschaum and Clay Pipes, Ambers, Ferrules, Match Boxes, Pouches, Pocket Knives, and all the requisites lor smoking. Note .the Address — 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? WHO 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. 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. WKESKS AND DIXON, L .• ■ , Stationers' Hall,. r ' V-' ■' -« •*> 'TL-W I ■



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. K. SAN DO, GROCER ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLIES really Good BREAD at s}4d per Quartern Loaf, Cash, and 6d. Monthly Accounts. j Families in Town and Suburbs waited on daily.. 'I : : Note the address, K. SAN DO, 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 6 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) CHRISTCHURCH. J SELLARS is still Dyeing to Live, and . Living to Dye. Ashburton Agents: WEEKS & DIXON, Where particulars may be obtained, and Orders left. Wood Turner and Venetian Blind Maker. JOSEPH RULE IS 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. 0. 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, J? STATE AND GENERAL AGENT MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. DR. STEWART J_JAS 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, PRACTICAL GARDENER AND SEEDSMAN. GARDENS laid out, and kept in order at the lowest current rates, by day or contract. Jobbing work done, j ' : Orders in Town or Country left at the Shop, Moo re-street, Ashburton, near the Court House, promptly attended to. RUBBER STAMPS 1 RUBBER STAMPS I RUBBER STAMPS! 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 j Rubber Stamps for Linen Stamp, Ink, and Pads supplied at Moderate Prices at the EVENING ECHO OFFICE, ; v j



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!! ■ REMOVAL. Firth, Pass, & Co. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES Next the Union Bank of Australia, EAST STREET. piRTH, PASS, & CO. take this oppor tunity of thanking their numetous 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, AND 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 Board per week, £i. C 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 5 FANCY GOODS, 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 Files, Letter Balances, and every Office requisite at very low prices lor cash. Writing-Papers, Envelopes, Pens, Inks, Blot ting Papers, &c., &c. Photograph AiDums, Scrap Books, Purses, Ladies’ Bags, and a large number of Prize Books and Cards. Church Services and Hymnals, Wesleyan and Presbyterian New Hymnals. 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. f All to be sold very cheap, at THE STATIONERY HALL, Evening Echo Office, EAST STREET, j SOUTH : ASHBURTOIf.



GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT w E are now opening up a second shipment of USTIErW GOODS, Consisting of Gents. ’ Black Satin Hats' Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’ Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Trouble and Single Breasted Suits Gents. ? Felt Hats Gents.’ Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts -i } PEOWEHS. 10 boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers . 30 ~ New Ribbons . 50 shades of nmtch_ New Ribbons 4 POPUHB & SEEKS. A large assortment of • real Irish Poplins, direct from Pirn Brothers, of Dublin. >i. I U.' ifi A PElfifS.;: j - An immense assortment of New Prints,. French . Checks, and Stripes in great variety. A large assortment of New Costumes are now being opened up. , • ' A‘.A. A i \ BOOTS & SHfIES. JUST RECEIVED, 10 BOOTS TRUNKS NEW Men’s Watertight, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. Jn fi a r > I iff* DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. 10 RR AND? CO.



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 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 10s., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. ~ S. W. BROWN, AND CIVIL ENGINEER, ' EAST STREET, . Ashburton. HI- 0"_ BRISTO ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! A. O. AITKEN & GO. Are now opening up, a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY, AVhich will be offered at PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. New Dresses New Fischues New Prints New Ribbons New Feathers - • ■ New Flowers . • -, New Hats New Bonnets *— Note the address A. 0. AITKEN and CO. The Pantechnicon, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. NEW FIRST-CLASS BOARDING-HOUSE. MR THOMAS CLARKE lias 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 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 DININC = ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. Every attention will be given tQ customer?, combined with moderate charge^