ALDERMAN M‘ARTHUR ON INFIDEL DEMOCRACY.

At a banquet given to Alderman M‘Arthur, in Adelaide, that genw.. f u;n, in the course of his remarks, said “Before sitting down, might I ask permis sion to refer to another subject, somewhat personal to myself, this being the only public opportunity I have of doing so \ 1 have been accused by one of the news papers in a neighboring colony of attack ing the politics of the colony, and denouncing democracy. This is a very grave charge, gentlemen, but I have neither done the one nor the other. (Cheers.) Indeed, I have studiously avoided expres sing any opinion about local politics. The charge, therefore, is as untrue as it is ungenerous. At a breakfast meeting given in Melbourne, chiefly by members of my own denomination, I took the oppor tunity of saying that Christian . men should not abrogate the duties of Christian citizenship, and also of urging the import ance of the religious training of the young as bearing upon national prosperity, and counteracting the influence of an infidel democracy. 1 warned them against an infidel democracy, but there was nothing in that to provoke hostility. I gave in support of this two illustrations —France under her first revolution, governed by an ‘ infidel democracy,’ denying the existence of a God, abolishing Christianity, over turning alike the altar and the throne, deifying Liberty as a goddess, but establishing a reign of terror, and deluging the land with blood. In contrast I pointed to the United States of America —a Christian democracy— its Government based on Christian principles—its universities, college, and schools established to perpetuate these —the Bible reverenced the Sabbath honored the land filled with Christian churches, and taking its side with Eng land —leading the van in the march of liberty, commerce, and civilisation, and Christianity throughout the world. Was there one word uttered, in presenting this contrast, attacking democracy in the ab stract or the politics of the country 1 I attacked an infidel democracy, believing as I do that it is closely allied with Socialism on the one hand and. Communism on the other—(cheers) —and that it is sub versive of the rights and destructive of the happiness and prosperity of _ any country. I further believe that, destitute of Christianity, no nation can either be prosperous or happy. Bearing aloft on her standard the inscription, ‘ Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, and good will towards men,’ she goes forth on her beneficent errand of mercy, to elevate and bless mankind. It is her influence that has raised England to her present high position, and governed by her pre cepts, and actuated by her high and holy principles, I trust that she and her magni ficent Australian colonies shall ever prove the nurse of liberty, the home of freedom, and by their illustrious example, com mand the admiration of the world. (Cheers.)”

Penny Banks in Schools. —The Wel lington School Committee have resolved to introduce penny banks into the schools in that district.

Church Bazaars. The subject of holding bazaars and art unions in con nection with churches and other religious institutions, has been referred to by the Rev. George Tait, in the Presbyterian Church Assembly, Melbourne. The rev. gentleman said that art unions were in tolerable, and any district which resorted to them for the purpose of augmenting the church funds would be more demoral ised by that one act than it would be benefited by the work of a minister’s life time. If they (the church people) con demned those who appealed to gambling propensities by the large sale of what were termed “ sensation packets ” and other devices, how much more to blame were they who made the same appeal to that propensity to promote the interests of the church ? What was the difference between asking a man a shilling for a u sensation packet” of confectionery, with the chance of getting a sovereign as a prize, and inducing him to subscribe to a church debt by holding out the prospect of getting as a prize a cow worth £8 or a pig worth £3? It was simply dragging the church down in the dirt, and bringing it into the contempt of the community. The sentiments were warmly cheered.

THU HS DAY, FEimu a nv 6,

fHE BVBNINO BGHfI.



New Advertisements, DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. fpHE Partnership hitherto subsisting X between Sam. B. Nelson and T. H. Weddle is dissolved by mutual consent. Dated Gth February, 1879. SAM. B. NELSON. T. H. WEDDLE. Witness — Robert Hill. All persons indebted to the late firm of Nelson and Weddle are requested to pay their respective accounts to the under signed. ° SAM. B. NELSON. COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. J. MOOAR & CO., HAYING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every PLUMS, per lb., only ... APRICOTS „ ••• Sc- GREEN GAGES, per lb., only sc . HONEY PLUMS „ sd. APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES, per lb. and 2d.



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JJ-OOPER, & c°- HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS IN ASHBURTON FOR THE WELLINGTON SEWING MACHINE, and are daily expecting Consignments of them. Do not Buy till you have inspected the “ WELLINGTON,” which is a First-class Machine.



Partnership Notices. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE, have THIS DAY entered int CO-PARTNERSHIP as Barristers and Solicitors, under the style, or firm, of ‘‘BRANSON AND PURNELL.” Dated at Ashburton this first day of February, 1879. GERALD D. BRANSON. 331 CHAS. W. PURNELL. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FROM and after this date the partner ship hitherto subsisting between H. Firth, J. H. Pass, and W. Stringer (trading under the name of “ Firth, Pass and Co.”) is DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by J. H. Pass and W. Stringer, trading in the name of “J. H. Pass and Co.” H. FIRTH, J. H. PASS, Witness- W. STRINGER. C. W. PURNELL, Barrister, Ashburton. In reference to the above, persons indebted to the late firm of Firth, Pass and Co. are requested to pay their re spective accounts to J. H. Pass and Co., whose signature alone will be sufficient discharge. 320 J. H. PASS & CO.



Business Notices. TO THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON, AND OUR CUSTOMERS IN PAR TICULAR. AS the millers insist upon having money for their flour, we find it somewhat difficult to make our payments with that regularity we could wish. Notice is, therefore, given that, to enable us to do so, our accounts will for the future be issued FORTNIGHTLY, when the kind attention of our very numerous customers will oblige. TAYLOR & LILL. 321 THOMAS HICKS. BREAD. BREAD. BREAD 6d. per 41b. Loaf. THOMAS HICKS, Baker and Con fectioner, Tancred Street, is now supplying First-class Bread, at 6d. per 41b Loaf, delivered to all parts of the District, or at the Shop. j?g£?'Pleaso note— THOMAS HICKS, THE PIONEER BAKERY, Tancred Street, Ashburton



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T. R HODDER & CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL General Merchants, OPEN in Saunders’ Brothers’ New Buildings, East Street, Ashburton, on or about FEBRUARY 14th, 1879. Particulars in future advertisements. 341



Miscellaneous POSTPONED TILL FEB. 14. CHRISTMAS TRKE. ASHBURTON TOWN HALL. MRS. MOREY, not having returned from the North ,in time with the New Goods for the Christmas Tree to be held on the 30th January, it is unavoid ably postponed till about the 14th of February, in order to make the Very Best Arrangements. Lots of BEAUTIFUL GOODS COMING. Tickets, Is., still on sale at the shop in Tancred-Btreet. 307 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. IMPORTANT TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. THE undersigned has now on hand an extensive assortment of everything appertaining to the Building Trade, in cluding— Timber of all kinds. Galvanised Iron. Ridging and Spouting. Doors. Sashes. Mouldings. Nails. Locks. Hinges. &c., &c., &c., Which he is offering for Sale at Tinwald at the lowest current rates. The Inhabitants on the South side of the River will find it to their advantage to give him a call. THOMAS WILLIAMS, BUILDER, UNDERTAKER, CABINET MAKER, WHEELWRIGHT, &c., (Near Railway Station) Tinwald. Tinsmiths, &c. LICENSED GAS FITTER. J. C. DOLMAN, PLUMBER, LOCKSMITH, BELL HANGER, - ZINC, and TINPLATE WORKER, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. Artesian Wells sunk and Pumps fitted and repaired. O.G. Guttering fixed at current rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitteb- N.B.—Orders punctually attended to. STTARDLEY, in tendering his JLjL Sincere Thanks to the In habitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts for their past patronage, begs to announce that he is now SELLING OFF HIS PRESENT STOCK AT COST PRICE, to make room for a Fresh Shipment daily expected from Melbourne. Note tie Address — S. HARDLEY, PLUMBER AND TINSMITH, EAST STREET. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants ef Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. Bottlers. ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES MOUNT SOMERS ROAD, Ashburton. QUINTON BROS. BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they have 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 ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES. In connection with the ASHBURTON BREWERY, WOOD and CO. Have on hand a Large Stock of ALE and STOUT, in Bulk and Bottle,



Auction Sales. SATURDAY, February 8, At 12 o’clock. THREE VALUABLE GREYHOUNDS. ALFRED HARRISON Has been instructed by Messrs. Saunders and Walker to offer for sale by public auction, at his rooms, Baring Square, 3 VALUABLE GREYHOUND Q PUPS, O by Blue Cap, out of Ouida. Further particulars on application to the Auctioneer. 346 ALFRED HARRISON. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, ASHBURTON, IS open to conduct Sales by Auction, at his Rooms, or elsewhere ; also Saleß by Private Treaty of any description upon the lowest possible terms. SEND IN YOUR PRODUCE such as . PIGS, FOWLS, CHEESE, EGGS, &c., &c. f &c., Also, FURNITURE, EFFECTS, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, for SATURDAYS’ WEEKLY SALE, at 12 o’clock. The following Farms and Properties are upon his books among many others Lot 1. —619| acres, fenced, 4-roomcd Cottage, well, whare, good roads. Lot 2.—300 acres, fenced, 4-roomcd Cottage, store room, and stable. Lot 3.—200 acres, part fenced, ploughed Lot 4.—800 acres, fenced, stable, two whares ; 10 acres in grass. Lot 5. Cottage, garden, well, stable ;• Lot 6.—A Large City Boarding-house, on Easy Terms, tenanted, and paying a good rental. SALE YARDS attended every TUESDAY. TOWN SECTIONS AND HOUSE PRO PERTIES ON EASY TERMS. Properties entered for Bale free of charge. jesrDON’T FORGET SATURDAY’S SALE, at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



Goal and Firewood. ON SALE! 'ON SALE. AT HAYES’S TIMBER YARDS, 'g AWN piREWOOD, at 375. 6d. Per Cord, Cash. Apply, MR. F. PAYITT, Adjoining. NEW BUSINESS. COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT F. P. LeBRETON, In commencing business begs respectfully to solicit a share of public support. Burnett Street, near Friendlander’s Grain Store, and opposite Montgomery’s Buildings. C#al and Firewood supplied in any quantity to suit customers, and delivered to all parts of the district on the shortest notice. COALS. COALS. COALS. ALL kinds of COALS & FIREWOOD delivered at the shortest notice in any quantities and at reasonable rateß. GEORGE PARKER & CO.,p Springfield Coal Depot, , ; 138 Ashburton. NOTICE. HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, ASHBURTON. '1 IN consequence of the WAIMATE MILLS having been BURNED, the above Yards will he 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



Wants, &a, WANTED, a SECRETARY for the Ashburton Templar Hall Com pany (Limited). For particulars, apply MR. K. SANDO, 349 Ashburton. WANTED, an APPRENTICE to the Cabinet-making. Apply to T. A. GATES, Peter-street. 344 'TXT'ANTED four respectable YOUTHS W as Apprentices. Apply to T. R. HODDER & CO., Ashburton. 339* WANTED, a respectable BOY, to make himself generally useful in office. Apply ECHO Office. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at EVENING ECHO OFFICE. East Street. found! 1710UND, a Small KEY. Apply at the JM ECHO OFFICE. For sale cheap, two dwelling HOUSES ; one five rooms, one four rooms ; situate East Town Belt. Terms liberal. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK. 324 TO LET, A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE and a Five-Roomed House, Three minutes walk from the Union Bank. Also, 6|r Acres of Cultivated Land, with House. Is suitable for Market Garden. Apply to 1 H. M. JONES, Stationer, 337 East Street. NOTICE. I WILL not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my wife, Annie Walsh, from this date. Ashburton, Feb. 4,1879. 336 J. WALSH. Watchmaker. H ROBERTS, MANCHESTER-ST., CHRISTCHURCH. ENGLISH & AMERICAN WATCHES, By the best makers, guaranteed for 2 years. Watches and Clocks cleaned and repaired on the shortest notice. 106 Business Notice. CHEAP TOYS. QHEAP JpANCY Q-OODS Of every description, at MRS. MORE Y’S, Tancred-street, Ashburton. 233 HAM S. HAM S. SPLENDID CHRISTMAS HAMS At ORR & CO.’S LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S RIMMED JJaTS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each. MRS. MOREY Tancred Street, Next Mr. Chapman’s. 262 GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by. a .careful .application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with * delicately-flavoured beverage which may save-• us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious Use of such articles of diet, th at a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak oint. We may escape many a fata .sha(t by.' ; 'v eeping ourselves well fortified with pura blood; and a properly nourished frame.”— The Civil' Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND GO., Homoepathic Chemists, London. ~ HEALTH FOR ALL. i HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct $ -\ disorders of the Liver, Stomach, l ■ and Bowels, and are invaluable in all cohv \\l f i plaints incidental to Females. THE OIITP&Us the only reliable remedy for-Logs,%ld Wounds, Sores,' :-*fl and Ulcers; For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumiriism, and V all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thoma* . Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout tho World.