Grey v. Gladstone.—ln the dis cussion on the question of corvicted criminals being disqualified for life lrom exercising political privileges, as sug gested by the member for Geraldine, an interesting episode in our history cropped up quite inadvertently. Sir George Grey said that when he drafted the New Zealand Constitution, in the draft criminals were debarred from the privilege of being allowed to become electors—but when the draft was re turned to him Mr. Gladstone had added the words “ unless they had been par doned, or suffered the punishment awarded them.” “ I was very angry then,” the Premier said, “ but now I know that Mr. Gladstone was right and was wrong.” •

An architectural photograph (says a contemporary) has been taken in Dunedin by means of the light from a Gramme dynamo-electric machine of a power equal to 800 candles. The view was taken by fifteen minutes’ exposure in a crowded thoroughfare, during a drenching rain, and within an hour of rnidmght The photograph could not have been taken so well by daylight, for the falling rain would have obscured it.

A Race.— The Manawatu Times says:—A closer race between a horse and the train than that referred to in our previous issue came off on Thurs day between Halcombe and Feilding. The distance covered must have been about three miles, the horse occasion ally leaving the line and frequently ' crossing and recrossing almost touching the engine. The heat did not conclude till Feilding was in sight, when the gallant steed appeared pretty well blown, though still going gamely. The Death-bed of Queen Mer cedes. —Her Majesty remained quite conscious up to a short time of her death; she addressed a few words from time to time to her father, but most frequently to her husband, whose fran tic grief she alone was able to restrain. In one hand she grasped a crucifix, containing a portion of the wood of the true cross; she died with this pressed to her lips; her right hand was clasped in that of her husband. She appeared to suffer but little pain, and expired while in the act of uttering a prayer.

The Evening Echo, Friday, September 27, 1878.



TOWN HAL L. J. P. HYDES’ BURLESQUE GEMS. MISS ALICE JOHNS, AMY JOHNS, MARIE WILTON. J, P. HYDES, To-Night! JAMES WILKINSON, Primo Buffo. NOTICE. THE Sunbeam Juvenile Temple-will (D.V.) Re-open on Monday, September 30, in the Templar Hall, at 6 o’clock. All members of the order are invited to attend. W. C. DAVIS. 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. ONE POUND REWARD. LOST, from my place, Ashburton Forks, on Tuesday, September .24, TWO COWS, one Red and White and one Strawberry, and one Strawberry CALF. Anyone returning same to Mr. George Harris, Ashburton Forks, will receive the above Reward. Anyone detaining the same after this date will be prose cuted. 'J Q 5 LOT, 9D07;. 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 qn in East Street, Ashburton, by Smith James Furness and Charles Dixon will, in future, be conducted on the same 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 Hixon will be settled by the new firm of Weeks and Dixon, to whom all debts due to the late firm must he Dated at AsPurton thif i?th d»y of SfptW >*r f *B7!’ IflClf"* | - fjLX’JB&I'J



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. CAN ARlES— Wanted to Purchase at once, Two Cock Birds, not less than two years ° UL 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. ' TO LET\ A SIX-ROOMED HOUSE in Moore Street, well situated for a Tailor’s Shop or General Store; also a well-finished House at Trevorton. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, House Agent. 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 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. 'T'HE undersigned having received a LARGE 1 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, 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 0 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 for 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, by Mr. Doherty, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel, and by Messrs. H. Jones and A. Wes ton, Booksellers, East Street. Orders from the country, 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 Requisite? to be obtained at our premises Ea;st’M*et, Aibburton. W&ps DIXON,



BREAD. BREAD. BREAD. K. SANDO, GROCER ETC., EAST STREET, Ashburton. gUPPLIES really Good BREAD at 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 5 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 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 [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. JAMES PORTER, PRACTICAL GARDENER, GARDENS laid out and kept in order by day or contract All kinds of Jobbing Work done on the Shortest Notice. trST Please note the Address— AT WORTH HOUSE, North Town Belt, near Saunders’ Mill. Orders can be left at this office. RUBBER STAMPS ! RUBBER ' STAMPS!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 Rubber Stamps fpr Linen Stifjnp, Ink, and Pads applied at gvpNING SCffO Qffmi



NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE REMOVAL. 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. J7IRTH, 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 N E W | 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 l/-, Beer given with dinner; Beds I/• Board per week, £i. 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, 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 for 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 Pencilsand 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 STREET, SOUTH- Appp??t?.



GRAND SHOW OF New Goods AT E are now opening up a second shipment of 3STE*W Q-OODS, Consisting of Gents.’ Black Satin Hats' Gents.’ White Shirts Gents.’Black Cloth Suits Gents.’ Double and Single Breasted SuitsJ Gents.’ Felt Hats Gents.’Kid Gloves Gents.’ Colored Shirts FLOWEES. 10 boxes New Flowers 5 ~ New Feathers; 30 ~ New Ribbons 50 shades of Bonnet Silks to match |New Ribbonsj POPLINS & SILKS. - • ’ : :■ “ ‘ • ■:j \ j A large assortment of real Irish Poplins, direct from Pim Brothers, of Dublin. PHINTS. An immense assortment of New Prints, French Checks, and Stripes in great variety. COSTUMES. A large assortment of New Costumes are noW ; being opened up. ' j; f; ■ . BOOTS & SHOES. JUST RECEIVED, 10 TRUNKS NEW BOOTS. Men’s Watertights, pegged and riveted. Ladies’ Kid Boots in great variety. Children’s Boots of every make. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. This department is managed by a First-class Dressmaker, with competent assistants. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Prices Strictly Moderate. ORR 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 Tust Arrived at THOS. DUDSON, SADDLER. Wanted Known, THOMAS DUDSON supplies ENGLISH SADDLES from £2 ios., and Bridles from 7s. 6d. • S. W. BROWN, " AND CIVIL ENGINEER, T : ( EAST STREET, Ashburton. tt T TS"DTaT»O v .».liiiiiii# ■■nl— ■linn* V— ACCOUNTANT, COLLECTOR, AND 3ENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Prospect Buildings. East Street, Ashburton. Commissions of every description Executed. DRAPERY. NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! A. O. AITKEN & CO. Are now opening up, a large and choice assortment of NEW SPRING AND SUMMER 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 *— Note the address A> O. AITKEN and CO, ' : r< - The Pantechnicon* HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton. 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 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. FIRSTi AND SECOND CLASS DININC ROOMS. SMOKING AND READING ROOMS. WELL VENTILATED, LARGE, AND LOFTY BEDROOMS. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR FAMILIES. . Every attention will be riven to customer^