RAILWAY TIME TABLE

Tbainb Arbivb at Ashbumon — From Ohriat huroh and the North, at 10.16 a.m. (express), 4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 o.m. (express). From Mount Somerß, 10^ ».m Tbainb Lkavi Abhbubton— For Ohnst« huroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m.* %n 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Uouth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaro, \5 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows : — For Ohrlstohnroh and North at 6 a.m 0,80 a.m., and 5 p.m. , daily. For Ohertsey Rakala, &0., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. duly. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Window, Hindß, OoUUtream. Rangitata, Orarl, Winchester, «d Geraldme, at 10 a,m. daily. ForTemuka, at 10 i.ra. and 4.30 p,m **tly. for Tlmaru and South, at 10 a.m., and f 30 p.m., dally. For Greenetrect and Ashburton Forks, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10.30 tuna. For Wakanul, Elgin, Senvlew, Seafield, 7dKylo, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and turdayi, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon imy» and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Aihton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30jp.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes i»ya, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Newlands, on Tuesdays and Fri at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the_ Ashburton Post ffioe — Jtom Chrbtchurch and Rakala at 10.15 . m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. FromChertaey &c at 10.15 X and ,36 p.m. daily. From Dunedin •od Intermediate plaoes 6.3? n.m. daily. f 1 rota Temuka an Timaru at 10.40 a. m p 5. 50 p.m daily. From Greenetreot and Ashburton Forks, Wednesdays and >»turdays, at 4 45 p.m. From Wakanul, Elgin, Seavlew, Sea field and Kyle, on Tuendaya, Thursdays, «nd Saturdays, at 5 p m. from Mount Somers, daily at 10.9 , m. From Mayfield and Rnapuna, on Wed nesdayd and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Aahton, Waterton, and Long at 10 a.m. daily. From TSewlandß, on Tuesdays and Fii at 2.30 p.m. From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thurb and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1887. THE CARE OF THE BLIND.

Though New Zealand has, m many respects, reason to be proud of her public institutions, though almost every town has its hospital and charitable organisations, and the State and the public unite m providing for the relief of the sick, the aged and the indigent, and even the deaf mute is not unre garded, yet, strange to say, there is one marked deficiency — there is no proyision for the blind. And the ©mmission is {til the more remarkable m that blindness is a more common affliction than is deafmutism, the num ber of deaf mutes m the colony at the census of 1881 (the figures for last census are not yet available) being 114, aud the number of blind ,at the same date 138. Among the blind there are many to whose great deprivation is added the further affliction of poverty. What is to become of ' those who are born blind if their parents are m indigent or even straitened circumstances? Given that with difficulty they can be fed and clothed during the lives of their parents, how are they to fare when they are left without natural protectors, for unless a way can be found to educate them m some method of gain ing a livelihood they must eventually be left absolutely without means of support. We are putting no merely hypothetical case. We have m our mind, as we write, the case of a de serving, hardworking, steady artisan, who has five or six children. Work m his particular line has been slack for a long time, and for six months past, owing to the prevailing depression, he has had scarcely any employment, and it has been a hard struggle to provide the necessaries of life for wife and family. And m that family there is a boy of six years who has been blind almost from his birth, and the parents anxiously enquire how are they to provide for his future. They j cannot afford to pay for his education, or for his being taught a trade such as the blind can learn, and they are dis tressed to think that should the poor little fellow at any time be left fatherless or motherless, or both, it would go hard with him. What is to be done m such a case ?. Really we do not know. There is, we believe, an asylum for the blind m Sydney, but the poor little fellow could only be received into it on pay ment of a year, which it is utterly beyond the power of his parents to pay, and so far as we know there is no institution of any kind m New Zealand to which he could be sent. We do not know if any provision is made for blind children m any of the convent schools established by the Roman Catholic church — if there .be, possibly there may be some hope m this direction, but if not, then, so far as we are aware, there is abso lutely no provision m New Zealand for children so situated. Surely this is not as it should be, and it seems to us to be high time that the question should be taken up by the Government, the Legislature and the public generally, with a view to the establishment of some institution for the reception and care of the indigent blind. — Mean while the lack of a blind asylum presents a splendid opportunity to any wealthy colonist or colonists who may be benevolently and patriotically in clined. Are there none among us who will take advantage of it?

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Owing to the disappointment of arrival of goods Mr Peter Wi'Uams's auotion room will be open for inspection at eight o'olook this evening. In referenoe to the remarks m to-day's leading article that the figures showing the number of blind m New Zealand at the present date are not available, we may mention that we learn from the Registrar- General that the ascertainment of the number of blind persons is the last process m the examination and compilation of the results of the census, and that this has not yet been completed. Plinlimmo, a St. Bernard the largest dog known, weighs 2141b5. He stands 35 inches at the shoulders

Mr Gr. R. Freeman, for many years a resident of Wamiate, and who mot with an accident a .few days ago, expired yesterday from the effects of the injuries. He leaves a widow and six children.

The Christchurch Telegraph sava tnat amongst the contributions m the bags at the Cathedral thn other night were several jujubes and buttons.

There are 10,366 volunteers m New Zealand, of which lUI are m the Auckland district. Jg

It is reported that Californian salmon have been found m the Waimakirin.

An exchange says that New Zealand bacon, m cloth, is m good demand m Sydney at from 8d to Bid. The duty, however, is 2d per pound, whioh leaves a very small profit margin for New Zealand exporters. The New South Wales markets are glutted at present with locally made cheese at from 5d to duty 2d per pound, but first-class New Zealand butter is m and at 93.

The Melbourne paperß state that recently two boys found, on the banks of the Yarra a male child apparently about a fortnight old. The little mite was quite naked, and had been frightfully eaten by ants. The child, being still alive, was at once sent to the Children's Hospital for treatment.

It is said that the Salvation Navy, under the same auspices as the Salvation Army, has made wonderful progress during the past year, and that scores of British vessels now fly the Salvation flag.

The Poverty Bay Herald Bays that the book debts m Robert Cooper's estate, the nominal total being £9000 were sold for £11, and the properties alleged to be worth £93,000 were sold for £115,

The French people are nobly honoring Pasteur, the great chemist and biologist, whose researches into the germ theory of disease have done so much to alleviate human suffering. A testimonial fund is being raised m his honor, and m December last had reached £60,000.

The German war authorities are supplying to the army a new kind of rifle bullet, said to be of a far more destructive character than any hitherto used. The new bullet is of iron,

with lead inside, and its penetrative power

is claimed to be suoh that it would pass through eight or ten men when fired at close quarters,

The following is from the Itangltiltei Advocate of the 17th inßt. : — Induced by the big price offering for sheep m the Auckland market recently, namely 13s, a gentleman from Rangitikei shipped 500 to that place, but a big drop occurring, he only received tho medium price of.9s Cd. The Auokland market is evidently a very fluctuating one. Entries for the Rifle Association Meeting are on a rough calculation 290. From Cantor bury there are 56. The North Otago Times mentions that four

nightingales and five English robins have been

released by Mr Charles Bills on Mr John M'Lean's property, Redcastle, near Oamaru.

A Boheme is on foot for the establishment of a number of industrial villages throughout England. The object of this is to relieve the present congestion of population m London and other large towns and cities. The idea is good on the face of it, but it is looked upon aa somewhat Utopian, or rather chimerical.

Mr W. A. Murray, of Piako, and formerly M.H.R. for Bruce, who is at present m England, thus writes of the view entertained of the colony at Home : — " All speak fondly of Now Zealand, but deplore your ruinons burden of debt and over-government, and when I urged the natural advantages of New Zealand, they say, ' All is true as you say, but we fear to try taxation and undefined liability for the extravagances of men who are ruining the colony, and who seem to have no regard for the future or any idea of responsibility.' "

DEATH OF MR JAMES MACANDREW M.H.R

Dunedin, Fobruary 24. The accident which happened to Mr James Macandrew, M.8.X., while driv ing home yesterday, was more Berious than was at firet thought. Two riba were broken, the Bplne was Injured, and other internal hurt* were received. He passed a very restless., night, and tc-day he gradually tank, expiring about 3.30 from rapture of the bladder and internal hemorrhrgd.

Mr Macandrew was 07 years rf age. He was born m Aberdeen m 1820, and after some years went to London. He took a great interest m the scheme for the settlement cf Otago by the Free Church of Scotland. He eventually de cided to cast m his lot with the settle ment, and having purchased an iron schooner, he and his family Bet sail In 18E0 -After hla settlement m Otago, he commenced to take an active part m public affairs, and his enterprise m start* ing cew industries of various kinds led to the e&tablltfhment of shipbuilding. He introduced the first steamer. He was elected member of the first Provincial '.'ouncil, and was also a member of the first House of Representatives. He be camo Superintendent m 1860, and served several tents, holding cflioa when the Provinces were abolished. He leaves a family, most of whom are grown up.

Dunediv, February 25. Mr Macandrew's funeral will take place onJWonday. The Mayor will proclaim a half holiday. Mr Macandrew will be buried near his residence. At all public buildings the flagß are at balfmaßt. Wellington, February 25 Probably one Minister will leave by the Hinemoa to-night to attend Mr Mao andrew'e funeral.

ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

The annual general meetings of the Ashburton Culedonan Society was held at Mr J. C. Duncan's salerooms last evaning evening. There was a good attendance and the President, M? Donald McLean occupied the chair.

BEPOBT AM) BALANCE SHEET. The report and balanoa sheet were road as follows : —

ANNUAL REPORT.

The following is the annual report for the year ending 24th February, 1887 :— On behalf of tho Directors I beg to lay before you th« eighth annnal report of the transactions of this Society for the year now ended, as also its present position. The year just ended has been popularly an unqualified success, but financially, I am sorry to say, it ha 3 been somewhat unsuccessful. It has" popularly been a success (thanks mainly to the assiduity of the country Directors, and also to the favor with which its Ingleside Meetings — introduced this past year — have been re ceived), inasmuch aB the Society has during the year now ended more than doubled ita membership The financial loss has entirely been made through the Society's production of tha "Rob Roy" play, the loss thereby being to the Society £43 Is lOd. But I would beg of you to bear with this loss with as much ieniency as you can, as the play itself, as put on the stage, was a credit to the Society, and I am convinced that the j members of the Society who carried it out were actuated by the best and most conscientious intentions. While on the subject, I should like to. say that it is the opinion of those who by experience ought to be able to judge, if the before mentioned play is reproduced about April, it will, seeing wo have now tho plant wherewith to do so m hand, repay the loss now sustained by the Society m its first production. I would therefore thank this meeting to give its opinion m such a way as it may deem most ad vi&able as to the reproduction of the play or otherwise.

It being your duty to uight to elect officers and Directors for the ensuing year, I should like to say, under this head, that it is my opinion that, properly managed, this popular Society could be placed m a much more satisfactory I financial position than it is now m. I hope you will fearlessly, wisely, cautiously, and conscientiously elect those whom you consider best for the interests of the Society, and those who yon con sider will work most harmoniously and energetically to place the Society during the ensuing year iv a better financial position than it now occupies. In conclusion, I beg to suggeßt m the strongest possible way that, learning by experience, the yearly executive coin mittoa of Directors be abolished, and instead thereof that, timely, before the happening of any important event, the Secretary shall call together a meeting of the whole body of Directors, who shall deal with the impending event by appoint ing a committee from their midst to carry it out, or deal otherwise with it, at their discretion. Donald McLean, President. The balance sheet showed the receipts for tho year to have been £249 83 2d, and the expenditure £247 15s Bd. The adoption of the report waa moved by the President md In bo doing, he eald. that the loss sustained m connection with the production of "Rob* Roy" was not a very alarming matter, considering the strong membership of the Foolety. Mr Reid, referring to the report; said that he thought it Bhould have been Bub raltted to a meeting of Direotors and be the reflex of a majority of their opinions, and not of those of one or two members. He disagreed with the clause m the report m regard to the executive Committee, for that body had done good work. The- Chairman said that consideration of the recommendation with, regard t) the Executive Committee would come be f.ra the mee'ing later on. Recpectlng the manner of drawing up the report, he might say that m local bodies it wa3 uiual for the report to bo drawn up by the Chairman and Clerk, solely. Mr W. St G. Douglas saw r.o pbjac tion to the report if it only purported to be one by the President, and not as em anating from the Direotors or Executive Committee. The Chairman said the report was only intended as one by himself. Mr J. Q. Duncan explained that the course whioh had been followed this year m drawfng up the report was similar to that of former occasions. Mr P. Walker thought that the report should emanate from the Executive Com mittee. Ho thought that the proposal to abolish the Committee would ba a foolish one, as that body had proved itself a moat useful institution. Mr Paul thought thai if the Secretary noted the objections which had been raised, the meeting could adopt the report, Mr Douglaa moved that the balance sheet only be adopted. If the report was a mere statement by the President then there was no need to adopt it. Mr Reid seconded the amendment, and m so doing, read one of the rules of the l?oolety which eet forth that at every annual meeting a report Bhould be brought down by the directors. Mr McHae could not understand the objection b which had been taken to tha report, which waa similar to those of

former years, except that it was more

elaborated. He thought it was to the credit of the Seoretary that ouch a report should be brought down. It seemed to him there was a sting some where, affecting certain members of the society, and he would like to know where it was.

The amendment waa then put to the meeting and lost.

It was Etated that the final clause In the report was tantamount to a vote of censure on the Executive Committee, but the Chairman, Secretary and several other member* denied there had been any intention of caating such a reflection and pointed ont that the report accorded great praise to the Committee for its services.'

After some further desultory discussion, the roport was adopted.

society's piper.

Mr A. Maokay wrote resigning his ap pointment as piper to the Soofety m conseqaenoe of hia shortly leaving the district.

Members spoke In very eulogistic terras of the Eervlces rene'ered by Mr Mclcay and he was Induced to hold over his resignation for tho time being.

B LECTION OF OFFICERS.

The election of offioera was then pro ceeded with and resulted as folio ira : — President : Mr D.. McLean ; Vioe presi dents Meßßra D. Olive/ 1 , and, W. J. Steward ; Treasurer, Mr W. Anderson ; Seoretary Mr J. 0' Dunoan ; Auditors, Messrs Shury and Minnli. A large directory was nppolntod. M ROB BOY." The question of tho reproduction, of tho drama rf "Hoy Roy" was then con sidered. It was ultimately ronolvod, on the motion of Mr Paul :— " That tho Into p9rformance of ' Ilcb Roy' moots with the approval of thia mooting, that the por formerß be thanked, and naked to repeat the drama on the race nights m April " During the discussion which took plaoa, Messrs Paul, Kneen and Hogg referred to the good work accomplished by tho Executive Committee m connection with tho production of " Rob Koy.". rXECUTIVB COMMITTEE. After a desultory discussion, somewhat aorimonous a 1 ; times, the queat'on of appointing an Executive Committee, or m its etead Sub Committees, to deal with the various matttrs which may arise dar ing the year wa3 left m the hands of the directors

OROCiND.

Some conversation took place wit'i reference to extinguishing the liability on the Sport 3 Ground.

Mr Douglas eaid that somo years ago' he suggested that a sinkiug f and he estab lished but the recommendation had never been acted upon. Mr J. Scaly made a proposal to the effeot that some sharea be taken m the Building Society, as a msans towards extinguishing the debt on tho groand

Mr Moßae considered that tho ground had been a millstone round the neok of the Society ever since it was purchased. It was too small, and It had not the same advantages which they might get else where. He thought it would be betier to sell tho ground and make a fresh start clear of debt. He raovoi--" That it be a reoommendation to the Directors to consider the advlsablenesa of disposing of the sporti ground and extinguishing the liabilities thereon."

This was duly eeoonded and carried. COMPLIMENTARY.

Votes of thanks were paßßed to the Executive Committee, and Mr John Sim, for services rendered m oonneolion with "Rob ßoy, to the President, Seoretary" and Obairmio; and a "skirl" on the pipes brought the meeting to a close.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[reuter's telegrams— copyright.]

THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT.

Berlin, February 23. The Reichstag has been summoned to meet on March 3.

ILLNESS OF PRINCE ALEXANDER.

Prince Alexander of Battenburg, ex-Prince of Bulgaria, who recently returned to Darmstadt, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. He now lies man insensible condition.

THE ITALIAN MINISTRY.

Rome, February 23. Signor Depretis, who had under taken to form a new Ministry, failed to accomplish that object.

BISHOP OF MELBOURNE.

(Received February 25, 12,50 p.m.)

London, February 24,

Dr Goe was to day inducted to the See of Melbourne at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbuy and the Bishop of London assisted by other Bishops.

[special xo press association ]

London, February 22

It is reported that the Socialists contemplate a great parade m the public parks on Sunday next.

The Lord Mayqr's Committee has decided to apportion the subscriptions to the Queen's Jubilee Fund as follows : — 30 per cent, to the British Museum, and 70 per cent, to the Imperial Institute.

The Emperor William has expressed himself satisfied with the favorable results of the elections to the German Reichstag, and he will convene the Reichstag without waiting for the re balloting of the disputed Socialist seats m Berlin.

The Home and Foreign policy of the English Government formed the subject of speeches delivered by the Right Hons. G. J. Goschen and H. Matthews. Mr Goschen, speaking at a banquet at the .Sr. George's Club, said. Government had determined to maintain England's honor abroad, and would enforce order at Home. Mr Matthews addressed his constituents at Birmingham. He said Government desired to maintain peace. In refer ring to Lord R. Churchill's secession from the Ministry, he expressed the hope that Lord Randolph would re join the Government after the delivery of the Budget speech.

The Federal Insurance Company is announced, with a capital of ;£i,000,000, half of which is to be called up.

By the end of March the Admiralty will have the armaments completed for thirty merchant cruisers.

The officers of the Servian army on furlough have been summoned to re port for duty.

It is rumored that Sir William Robinson, now] Governor of Trinidad, is to be transferred to Hong Kong, and that Sir F; Napier Broome is to succeed Sir F. A. Weld m the Straits Settlements.

AUSTRALIAN.

[reuteb's telegrams— gofyjright.]

THE SANDHURST EXPLOSION.

Melbourne, February 24.

Among the victims- of the fire at Arblastot's gunpowder factory the Sandhurst manager, Mr Kochmann, remains m a critical state. Tl?e origin of the explosion has not yet been ex plained. The damages amount to 1,000, and the buildings are un insured.

SIR WILLIAM FITZHERBERT.

Sir William Fitzherbert sailed for London to-day per the R.M.S. Par ramatta.

(Received February 25th, 12 50 p.m.)

POLITICAL.

Melbourne, February 25 Sir H. Farkes, speaking at Deniliquin last night, said he would do his utmost to promote national sentiment m Australia.

AUSTRALIAN COMMISSIONER.

The question has been mooted of appointing an Australian Commissioner to reside m America, and it is expected to engage the attention of the Govern ment shortly.

MINISTERIAL CAUCUS.

Hobart, February 25. A Ministerial caucus yesterday de* cided that Mr Lucas be Attorney- General, Mr Rooke Chief Secretary, and Dr Agnew, Premier, without a portfolio.

COLLISION.

Sydney, February 25 A collision occurred last .night between the Manley Beach steamer Emu and the North Shore ferry steamer Waratah close to the Circular Quay. The Waratah sank m a few minutes, but all aboard are believed to be saved. She had 1 7 passengers and the Emu 70.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASRB URTON— FRIDAY.

(Before Mr John OlHvier, 8.M.) DRXJKKBNNEBB. A first offender was fined 53 and ooits, A fine of 10s and coots was ioflloted In the case of a man chaiged with being drank while m oharge of a horse, bat whose fiiit offence it was, VNNA.TVRAI OFFBNOB, A swagger named John Crawford was charged with having attempted to commit an unnatural offence at Ohertsey. —The Court was olearad ofall young persons, and evidence having been taken, the accused waa remanded for a week m order to eecure the attendance of two other witnesses. CITJL CASES Pooook v Charles, olain £L — Mr Oath, bertson for plaintiff. —Judgment for plain* tiff for amount claimed and coits. Jackson v D. O'Connor claim 19s, 7d—- Judgment for plaintiff by default for the amount olaimed and coßts. , Protheroe v Brown, oltim £HBlld. —Mr White with him Mr OayglU for plaintiff Mr Orlap for defendant— This was acclaim for alleged illegal impoanding t it being oontended on behalf of the plaintiff that the defendant, Samuel Browo, had impounded certain sheep which had trespassed on property belong ing to John Brown, the imponnding it being alleged having taken place without the consent of John Brown. — The ouo had been partly heard on a former Court day, but m consequenoe of the abßenoe of evidence material to his oise the plaintiff had been nonsuited, — The following wra the evidence : — A Protheroe the plaintiff stated that 37 of his sheep had been Im pounded one of which died m the pound; Witness spoke to defendant on the subject and he admitted having im pounded the aheep off hia brother's land on hia own responsibility daring his brother's absenoe. Witness had a con veraation with John Brown, who said he had never given his brother, S. Brown. permission to impound off his land and expressed disapproval of the act, — W. B. Oompton said that 36 sheep were b-oaght to the pound by R. H. Bennett. Wit ness paid the fees to S. Brown. The sheep, one of which died m the pQuod, were released by the plaintiff. — R. H. Bennett, m the employ of S, Brown, said that m January last he impounded some sheep, The sheep were taken by S. Brown's instructions, and were taken from property belonging to John Brown. — This waa the oaae for the plaintiff, and Mr Crisp called the following evidenoe for the defence : — S. Brown said that on the day the aheep were impounded a passer-by oame to witness and told him that there w»s a mob of sheep m his brothei's wheat crop. The man paid that he had tried to gei them out but he oould not. His brother being away, witness Bent Bennett down with ordern to impound the sheep. vVhen hia brother was away witness was m the habit of looking after his land. Wit* ness's brotber had approved of the im pounding—Mr White crosseximined the witness inregard to the light m which John Brown regarded the impouuding. — John Brown, who was away when the sheep were impounded, Baid that he approved of the action of hie brother m taking plain tiffs sheep out of witness wheat orop. —By Mr White : Subsequent to the impounding, witness and plaintiff went over the orop to see what damage had been done. Protheroe offered to pay for the damage done. He eald that he was sorry that the aheep had been im pounded because witness's sheep had often trespassed on his land. He asked witness if it waa by his authority that the sheep had been impounded. Witness replied that it was not, and m answer to further queries said that if he (witness) had been at hom,e the sheep would not have been impounded, but that if any great damage bad been done they would have assessed it between them. Witness said that as his aheep had trespassed on Frotheroe's land the matter of damages then caused need go no further.— The Magistrate commented favorably on the fair way m which all the witnesses had given their eviderce. The defendant had however, overstepped the bounds of dis cretion and acted without authority. Judgment for plaintifl with costs. The Conrt then rose. '

FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION

Dunbdiw February 25. There Is glorious weather for the seoond daya Fire Btigade Demonstration. Hose and Ladder Practice, five men.l Dunedln C;ty, 35 4-sth oeos 1 South DanodiD, 37 sees ... ... 2 Napier, 37 4-sth sees ... 3 Thirteen Brigades compoted.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

The following eventa were decided after we went to preoa yesterday. The jKailwayPlatb, of 100«ov»; for two year-olds and upwards; weight for ago J foar furlongs. Mr H. Hammond'a oh g Rooket, by Antoroa — Qlymeneus mare, aged, Bst lllb (Derrett) 1 Mr H. Goodman's b o Silvermark, 2yrs, ftt ... (Price) 2 Mr H. Goodman's oh f Apropoi, 4y», Bat 4lb (White) 3

Sextant (7at) and Repose (6at lllbi) also ran, Won by a length. Time, 51eeo. Totallsator, Inside, £3 63 Id; outsldo, £3 11s. Thr Suburban Wblter Handicap, of 15030V8, with a sweep of three aova each added; second horse 20jovs, third lOsovs from the stake; one mile and a furlong. Mr J. Stephenoon's b h Captain Cook, by Manuka— The West, 4yru, Bst 12 ' b (Sharp) 1

Mr G G. Stead's b h Roasley, sjri. 93t 131 b (Thompson) 2 Mr W. Milne's b f Mirella. 3yrs, Bst 01b (Stratford) 3 Tit Bit (Oat 111 b) also ran, Won com fortably by a length. Time, 2min 34sec. Totallsator, Inside) £7 0s 6d; outside, £6 16s 6d.

The Hack Race, 25aova, aix' farlongs, was won by Oamerlne. Six started. Time, lrain 21seos. Totallsator, inilde, £4 14s; outside, £4 4a.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

[bBUIER'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.] Melbourne, February 24 Betting on the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Onp has been stagnant for the last few days, owing to local races. For the Newmarket handicap Lochlel is quoted at ICO to 14. 100 to 12 agst Master John 100 — 10 Bich worth and Mitrailleuse 100— 8 Middlenmch and Qulutln Mataep 100 — 7 Volcano and Abner 100 — 5 William Tell, Chicago, and Invermay. For the Australian Cap, Nelson Is at 3 to 1, Trident 5 to 1, and Arsenal 8 to 1. '' Aujur," m the Australasinn, tips Lochiel to win the Handicap, and Nelson to win the Gap. " Asmodeus," m the Leader, tips Mitrail leuse or Loohiel for the Handicap, and Nelson or Meteor for the Gap. Melbourne, February 25. As a correction of yesterday's betting on the Newmarket Handicap read :— 100 to 14 agnst Lochiel JjOO — 12 Little John 100 — 10 Richworh and MittraUleuee 100 — 8 Middlemarch and Qoentin • Mateep •. 100 — 7 Volcano and Abner 100 — 5 — William TelJ, [Chicago and Invermay __

», THE ASHBUBTON GrUABPIAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1887



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To the Ladies.— Owing to ill-health, I have been unable to master the sixteen miles ride to Chnrch or Chapel, and hence my Sunday savings have amounted to 21s 6d, and as the Committee never send for my cash, I thought of a good way m which I might spend the said 2ls 6(1, viz , by paying for this advertisement for a short time, and relieve suffering humanity, by telling them oi the worth of Ferriman's Marvellons Steam Washer. During a very trying sickness it has been a source of great comfort to see my little Polly, just turned nine, doing all my wash, and saving me worry, besides the saving of 'he fuel, clothes, soap, time, and adding to the health of my husband and nine children. — (Signed) A Mother, who is blessed m the possession of a good Washer. Mv name and address may be had at the office of this paper on paying the cost of a Washer for a sister of mine ia Otago.— Apvt,



SANDER and SONS EUCALYPTI EX- TRACT.— In protection' of; the world-wide fame our manufacture has acquired all over the globe, we publish the following : — Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, Bays m an editoral published m the Clinical Record : — " We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufactures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and correspond- ing to scientific tests." Another ooncoction called " Refined Extract of Eucalyptus," has made its appearance since. This produot stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost m causing idjuriouß effects. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most eeriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady, states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted m exposing the above faots, and deßire the public to exercise oare and precau- 'ion. SANDER & SONS.— (Advt.)



Special Advertisements. VALENTINES! YALENTINESH New Stock of Valentines just received per B. a. "Coptic" from London. Com- prising a variety of tho newest and most beautiful dosiens. Now ready for sclec- [ tien, and at very low prices. t Also,— COMIC VALENTINES In Great Variety. Cheaf. NEW GOODS Just opened out. PHOTO Frames, Firo Screens, Writing Desks, Work Poxes, Photo Albums^ Scrap Albums, Writing Albums, Docu- ment Baskets, Letter Clips, Inkstands, Pen Knives, and every description of Fancy and Commercial Stationery. We have elso a large Stock of Brown Wrapping Paper. Grocers' Groy Bags, also Confectionery and Fruit Bags. New Books and New Music by every mail steamer. Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of mail. Special attention is given to all orders for Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library at.d School Committees. Catalogues and Lists on application. Any Book wane d which may be tem- porarily out of etoek will bt immediately procured f rom our Christclnm h Establish- ment, the stock of which is one of the largo Bt and beet assorted m the colonies ; or from our London Agency by direct mail Btoamer. H.J.WOOD&OO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON.



Special advertisements. WILDING AND LEWIS, OARRISTERS AND OOIIGITORS. Jt> b F. WILDING, Notary Public. . Offices: Next "Mail" Office, BnrnetUt., Ashburton. Mr Wildino will attend the sittings of the Aohburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. The firm Is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be In daily attendance at the office to receive instructions and confer with olenta. *100 8 fTIHE undersigned have Just Received X FRESH SUPPLIES OF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL V.D.L. TIMBER V.D.L. PALINGS BOILED AND RAW OIL CASTOR OIL ■ WHITE AND RED LEAD AMERICAN LOCKS HOUSE VARNISH SCRIM WIRE NETTING WIRE NAILS FENCING WIRE (Barb) FENCING WISE (Plain) INSPECTION INVITED. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTS MARVELLOUS Steam Washer. A WASHING MACHINE AND BOILER IN ONE. Saves La'"or, Time, Health and Money. Everybody docs their own washing, now. A child fourteen years of age can wash fifteen shiits m twenty minutes. lJ Hundreds of Ladies are buying the Marvellous Steam Washer. TBE Marvellous Steam Washer U a eqnare boiler inside of which revolves a hollow wooden cylinder that holds your clothes. Ponr into the boiler wn'er to the depth of 8 inches. When tho water boih yon have Bteam, then revolve your wheel for 15 minutes, your clothes are then ready for rinsing. Steam hnß done your work, for Bteam is many times more powerful than water. The oftener clothes are washed with this machine the whiter they get. Instead of the back breaking, hard rubbing, and finger-bleeding operation of the scmi-barbaroufl washboard, all the while inhaling the effluvia of the washtnb, yon have a gentle and healthy tzercife, giving a rotary mntion to 15 shuts at once, instead of rubbing on a (small part oi one. Instead of being bent over the unhealthy fumes of a washtnb. yon are ÜBing a rotary boiler with but a Jit tie more steam than r.n ordinary tea-kettle boiling. Instead of boiMng and scrubbing hard for several hours over 15 Bhirts, yon wash them all ml 5 minnteß. With this machine an ordinary family's washing can be done m 2 to 3 hours, and the clothes all on the line, which is often & great advantage m drying tho clothes ; and dinner can bo got ready as on any other day. As a health preserver it is of the greatest importance, ns tho steam will thoroughly kill all germs of disease that might be m any clothes, whxh is sure to be ia those of the sick or consumptive. It ia well* known by everyone of con mon Sbnse that washing clothes m the old vay is the hardest of all work done by women, and ia time gives ihenmatiem, swollen joints, drawn-np fingers, and other evils, but by ÜBing the marvellous Steam Washer the terrors of wash-day are over. Bead a few of tho many testimonials received : — " The Steam Washer I bought 3 weeks back is a great success and worka well. — AnTHT/R Fbisijy, Batwell Farm, Willowby, November 22nd, 188 G." "The Washer works well, leaves tho clothes a beautiful colour, and does not injure them.— • Mns Chaflton, December 15th, 188 C " "My wife rcques's me to state that the Machino wn bought from yon is a perfect sucresp. The -work that us;d to takers or 9 hourß to do is now comploted m 2 hours and a half, the work bdng done with very little labour. Tho fcteam Wathar works better than wan expected, both for washing and heating the mlk for cheeee making It is a great boon, and well worth tno meney. — Hbnky Huison, , Elgin." •'The Machine I bought hap given evtry satisfaction, and does all yon alleged it would. My wife eiiys it raves hard labour and the clothes, the tubbing board with it is never csed nor needed, and m tin invention of the Bteam Waeher yon hive confened a great boou on the domestic circle, and its use will becorno universal as poon as its meritß are appreciate i. — Rev. J. Kennoh." "In reply to your card, we find the Washer a most u-eful and labour-saving machine There ig ncth'ng equal to it inlhewnehing line. It is all you cloim for it, and our women folks would not ba without it. Even a delicate female can do n large washing m half a day. I cannot speak too highly of it. — Mna Dn. Hick by.' Mr Barrell, '< Sin,— The Washing Machino that waß purchnsd fiom you after trial has proved to give full satisfaction, . and can be honestly recommended to every household as a great saving m litre and labour. — Mrs Chas Connblly, Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, near Auckland." A still larger demand expected than my late list of buyers showed, from what the ladies tell U£ of the promises their huebande have | made Uiein, " You shall have one of Ferriman's Marvellous Waßhing Machines after harvest." F. FBBEIMAN, Bole Accent, Aehburtoo



Wanted. , PLUMS, PLUMS, PLUMB— Plutns m an> quantity, for preserving, at A. W. Rakdell's, Town Ball. _, WANTED Known— For cheap drapery go to H. O. Seobus' Genuine Clear- Ing Sale. Fresh bargains just opened. Melford House, East street. WANTED — A Gentleman of good address, well acquainted with Anhburton and surronndlDg districts, as Canvasser for the New York Life In- surance Company. Apply to Mr Davis, Somerset Hotel. 2 138 WANTED known— l have jrjst opened up a useful assortment of house- hold Crockery, Ironmongery and Brush- ware.— James McGregor, Grocer, Etc., Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN.— That R. Lan- caster intends driving a Cash Business to do away with the Credit Bysteru. He intends selling legs Mutton Is each ; Steaks 5d ; Sausages 31ba for Ib. Beef and all other joints m propor- tion. Pork 4d ; Chops 3d. Bo rally up and stick to Freetrade this time. — R. Lancaster, Ready Money Meat Mart. 2147 FURNITURE— To meet the times, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Aahburton, iB now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest of Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 5a Every other article equally cheap. All now furniture at second-hand price. 804 Special Advertisements. W. F. HANNAFORD, (Burnett street, opposite " Mail" Office) TINSMITH AND METAL-PLATE WORKER, WISIIES to inform the public of Ashburton ani the surrounding districts that he keeps m Block or can MANUFACTURE TO ORDER all de- scriptions of TINWARE for FARM or DAIRY purposes ; also, all REPAIRS of any nature promptly executed m a tkilfu manner. All goods sold at lowest remunerative prices. A Trial solicited. HORSE-HAlKand BEESWAX bough m any quantity for CASH. 1 TO be Let by Tender for a term of years to be agreed upon, the Old Kstab- liehed Business Premises known as the CITY COMPANY, Tinwald. The premises consist of Butcher's Shop, General Store and Bakery, with every convenience for carrying on a large busiae.ES. A nrßt-class business h now being done All information to bo obtained on tho premises, Tinwald, o«" on application to Messrs Fletcher, Humphries nnd Co., Cathedral Square, Ohrißtchurch. Tho highest or noy tene'er not neceusnri'y accepted. Tenders close on M >NDAY, February 28th, 1887. Tenders to be addressed to John M. Reid, Tinwald. 2 96 . NEW .ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR t mHE NEW GOODS FOR THE 1. SUMMER SKASON AJRK SOW OPENED OUT. The Stock ia THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing tanvea nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men's and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrnnk Jvercoats, Waterproof Coats and Legg^ge m great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn dhiiilron's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Genthmen'a Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Ruga, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N ? CLOTHING FACTOR?, East Sthikt GREAT ANNUAL SALE or SUBPLUS STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, A.ND BOOT 8. Commencing Saturday, Jan. 22. GBEATEST BAEGAINS Ever offered m ABhburton. FOR PRICES SFE HANDBILLF. AHDREW OER * El. ■ -it '



Victoria House. IN Consequence of Requisite Alterations fa Premises, which will afford greater facilities for conducting our rapidly increasing business, it has been found necessary to Greatly Reduce pur Stock within tho next few weeks. Large and liberal Reductions are now made m every Department. Solders of Glassware Gift Coupons are requested to present the same as early as convenient to'enable the Gift Distribution to be satisfactorily closed. DIMANT~& COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton.



iHI NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF Hg ASHBURTON. TSrhuf KS PAULING has REMOVED to ~£.dxL WALTON COTTAGE, -X ■'.-'. Gbeen Lane, Hampstead. 145 '%^ MRS MANHIRB, - ; FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, I j Saukdbrs' Buildings, jSsy Eaet street. giTTANCY STATIONERY, Toys, and ■^111 3 r Christmas Presents m variety. Mtm Christmas Cards, &c, &c. WK&?* Ladies' and Children's Pinafores and Aprons, <Sc , &c. 9624 CAUTION TO POACHERS. u"N consequence of so much Poaching cf -*- Trout from the Lagmhor Creeks I hereby give notice that anyone found i e doing will bo prosecuted ; and furtha^ tbat a reward of £20 will be paid to nny person who will give such information ft* jhall lead to tho conviction of such •* enders. I DONALD MoLEAN, 11*35 Lagmhor; mOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- /alent with the sex. Boxes 13 ljd and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. TRY KIEIPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE. T7-IRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S IV JAM is made from NELSON GROWN FRUIT, and boiled within a few hours after the fruit haa been gathered. It thus retains most of tho natural flavor of tho fresh fruit. KIRKPATRICK'S NEW SEASON'S JAM is the most delicious preserve m the market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of Jam, tho remains of old stock, which must be sold at any price, but ASK for KIBKPATBICK'S NEW SEASON JAM, and see that you get it. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. Kirkpatrick's New Season Jam is tho best. CAUTION. None is genuine unless our name is (stamped on each tin, and has our registered Trade Mark "Lord Nelson 1 on the label. Bi|Kirkpatrick & Co. *"~ MANUFACTURERS, - NELSON, N>Z, 12