HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Star Hotel. R. J. Davidson. Proprietor.— Week ending-Bth June. IS7B:—Mr. G. Seagar, Wellington; Mr. W. Hood, Christchurch; Mr. A. Mi-well, Wellington ; Mr. H. Newell, Nga ruawahia : Mr: T. J. Young. Washington, U.S. A.; Mr I R. Vifilou, Hamilton; Mr. Topham, Ohaupo: Mr. Taylor, Waiwera; Mr. D. Gordon Holmes Master Holmes, Miss C. Holmes, and Miss S. Holmes, Canterbury ; Mr. W. H. Grace, Wellington; Mr. Runny, M.H.R., Wellington; Mr! R. Gall, Wellington; Mr. C. F. Mitchell, Ohinemuri.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

~.„.., (This Afternoon, 2.15 •-'''•" v - •*•"'— ) To-morrow Morning, 10.57 ■IS p.! r.—This Evening, 4.45 -rN I. IS 'A—To-morrow Mor nine, 7.14 v.o'ON'f3 AC I.—Full Moon, 15th, 11.30a m.

ARRIVALS.

Rotorua. s.s , Carey, from Sydney Queen of the West, barque, Dalrymple, from Wanaka,o"**.. McGillivray, from the South Hauraki, p.s.. Holmes, from Waitara lona. s.s., I'arquhar, from Russell Rowena, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga Taiaroa, s.s , Wheeler, from the South Mercury, cutter. Baxter, from laiiua Mana, cutter, Mcguernejvfrom Tairua

DEPARTURES.

Champion, cutter, Lloyd, for Kussen for.Mercury Bay

IMPORTS.

Per Queen of tbo West, from L,onaon : Plain cottons, £592; coloured cottons JG,; nrinted cottons. £930: woolens and worsted, lm • flanne 5.„2 ; linen in bales, £181; linen in tile, £31: couon'and woollens £UH;muslins, ■eso- shawls aud mantles, £169; millinery, *- , fosicV £32; • "almaSlSd £llo • cotton handkerchief *>, £1; appaiei, fcooj , carpets and rugs. £376 ; felt hats and caps £-6 dressed leather, £102 ; wrought leather, £106->; saddlery. -216 floor-cloths, £56; table baize. !_?. _.win<' machines, £250: vestas, 92 cases; 58 cwt • paperhnnging _ £73; upholstery, £2GI; iron bedsteads, £3; plated and papier j inacha loods £24; toys, fill: firearms. £83 : pianos, IISG- corks £30; clay tobacco pipes, £17; ajjri eultural and garden seeds. £30 ; gunpowder, 9_ .wt- chain and anchors. 1 ton; hardware and SntlPrv* ,670: plate iron, 10 tons; galvanised fron mens; yellow metal, 2 tons; tin pates. __ b"esTwirc and wire rope, 5 tons ;: zinc, l tnn ouicksilver, 5 bottles; linseed oil, 2,529 .Mam- rave oil, 100 gallons; turpentine, 120 gallons, *"*"■. ' „_,_.. whiting, 18 tons; paint gallons ; vaimtfu **N d 6arthen . colours. £239, flint glass * earthenware f 7 __k 0 iin • cm ii vasi «55 cordage, £18 ; lines boti,?^,*,f,- £53* cement! 250 barrels; snuff, 184 i^^y in bX L 199 proof gallons; brandy i- case, 1300 proof gallons; geneva. 8,6 SaWftrtlloiw! B«tiah spirits in bulk. 577 proof p uLJ. P.riti'-h spirits in case, 452 proof £_„_•• white win., P6O gallons; beer in glass. ?(fwrels ot 36 gallons each; hops, 19c wt; nres-rved fish, not rated. £300; sardines £60; assorted oilmen's stores. £60; assorted oilmen s Hart* £664 ; vinegar, 2965 gallons; foreign stores, sou"* . „ . pppper and spices, 7cwt; 2^"ffi;T_S--fatlSSwt; nut,. 80 bushels; mustard, £31 : starch, £55 : pearl 1. ,rley,2ocwt; ™ miMai 20cwt; white salt, 10 tons; soda o?vstall etons; bicarbonate of soda, 40c* t; _S , _nd not ash 2 tons; silicate of soda, 2 tons; B_^ft^for_^««»-i*e-'* 2-lScwt; soap, 7 cwt; raisins 23c wt; currants, 23owt; refined sugar, SSwt. confectionery and peel, 112 cases; Sothecary ware, £437 ; »s>*s, 40c wt: cream Urou , - t _ ng "Chiton. eTotafl feclared value of cargo, £Per Queen of the West: 100 cases i sardines 50 cl-es 1 sardines, 50 cases French vinegar. 20 olive oil, 20 barrels French walnuts, SSI*: phJtons,' 1 case oil paintings.-B. T Per ßQae denof the West, from London: 1 case bedsteads, - casks ironmongery, 1 case leather Hnth 1 case Venetian blinds, 4 cases furniture fbales -.fried hair, 4 bales carpets, 2hhds. toilet SlSi do. shoe brushes, 1 do comb' 1 do. race games and draught hoards, 1 do _ick-ammon bo vrds, 1 do. boxing gloves, 1 fln meersimum pipes, 1 do. mechanical toys. 1 necklets 1 do. spoons and forks, 1 do. c do°nc Pe^nas e,tdo tSbell corals 1 do toilet sets, 1 d ariPe?Hauraki, from Waitara: 400 sheep. P.r Wanaka from the South: 33 cases cheese 93 pkgs, 20 sacks oatmeal, 100 sacks malt, and sundries.

ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN OF THE WEST FROM LONDON.

Tho barque Queen of the West, from London. o-riv_ d la*e yesterday afternoon, after a fine £J__wA_b _ __VeAof 119 days from the Downs. Febmary 9th. and the Downs on February 11th I£ai flni wpr her down the Channel, and 1W variablefwhids till the 28th, when the N.E. Tmdes weresecm-ed in 28*. long 23* W., proving liSbt however On the 4th March sighted the Island oFlntonia do Vera. On thejllth lost the Somhem Trades proved moderately strong, and SS&ttfta&A Greenwich in Ji aL and ran down the Easts between the parallel of 41* and _TS., never beyond the latter, the winds ____ing Very strong from the westward through vee?ld round to _he euotfor 24 hours and the _m_SI stood away to the north, and escaped what appeared to be tho outer edge of a circular Thence to abreast of Cape Leuwin, _? Mnv 10 strong westerly weather, which Subsequently Sfell off to a. light hree-e ard occasional calms until sighting Cape Otway on the 21th ; passed through Bases _rr?,n _ n-n the 29th with N.W. breeze, and the SSd? continued 'claieny in this quarter until slghtlng the Three Kings on June.7th at 8 a.m.: ninnS tbe coast light northerly winds, making Tiritlri at 3 a.m. yesterday, and the North Head 12 hours afterwards. The following vessels were anokon during the passage. On March 6th. m fa fm "so N, long. 21*30 W., the ship London, from Falmouth to Hong Kong ; 2o days out. March 23rd. in lat. 11*50 S., long. 28* W.. the barque Annie Fletcher, from Bolivia to Cork. Mw-Sth, off Cape Otway, barque St. Lawrence, f?o amfßurrard's ylnlet, British Columbia to Adelaide. June 4fch, in lat. 3a 30 S., long. 46 40 E v French barque from Bordeaux to New Caledonia. She brings a cargo of merchandise, va ned at £28 041, and the following passengers: -Second Cabin : MissK. French, Messrs Joseph WaUaw and Joseph Christisen. Steerage: M___rs-_ A Ha"lett, Robert A. Gibson John Earle Mrs and Master Smith, Mrs and Master M.Naught and infant, Miss MacNamara. She discharged her powder to-day. and will come up the harbour to morrow morning.

;-Slnward3 Coastwise.—Ocean, schooner, from Mercury Bay, with 21,000 feet timber, 3J tons gum, 1 boat, and a quantity of empty casks; Blank, cutter, from Tairua, with 20,000 feet timber, and 91 bags gum.; Mercury, cutter, from Tairua, with 20,248 feet timber. OaJWAHTJ- Coastwise.—Elsinore, schooner, for Russell, with 4,000 bricks, 1,000. feet timber, and 30 bushels lime; Mahurangi,.cutter for Hauhora, with a full cargo of sundries; Mana, cutter, for Tairua, in ba11a5t. ...... . Messrs Niccol and Son, shipbuilders, of the North | Shore, launched a line fore-and-aft schoones from their yards on Saturday last. The vessel which is intended for the Island trade, is 60ft keel, 18ft beam, and Bft depth of hold and has a tonnage of oBJ tons. Shs has a good quarter-deck, with good passenger accom modation. The schooner has been named the " Caledonia." The maiden trip will be to the Friendly and Navigator's Islands, and as the cargo of the vessel is already engaged, she will leave by the end of the week. Capt. Lombard takes command. The tender of Messrs Masefleld and Co. for conveyance of locomotive engine from River head to Wanganui has been accepted, and the Bllerton will proceed to Riverhead to-morrow to take it ou board. Thel Union Company s s.s. Taiaroa, Kdward Whee er commander, left Dunedin on Wednes day the sth, arriving at theManukan at 9 o'clock this morning. Passengers -.—Misses James and Longdill, Messrs Farrell, Owens, Clifton, Mar shall Donne, Marks, Engel, Smith, Jack, Cook (2), Newman, Russell, Morrin, and 7 steer- Very satisfactory progress is being made by the cantractors with the p.s. City of Cork. As was stated previously, she was cut into two pieces, and 21 feet added to her length. This space has bs-en utilised for two holds of 12 feet each. One effect of the addition has been to raise her a foot higher in the water. Messrs Fraser and Tinne have successfully carried out the ironwork contract, and Messrs Newburn and Holmes are at present engaged on the wood work. The trial of the vessel will take place on Tim day or Friday next. The s.s. Wanaka anived from Tauranga. Napier, and Southern ports on Saturday night. wiih a general corgo and the following pas sengers : Saloon : Saloon : Mesdames Cauiton and 4 children, Padgett, Fulton, Masker, Misses Fulton (2), Miss Mask, Captain Pennal, Messrs Karihana and 2 Maoris, Cook, Macdonald, Swai-brick, Cauiton, Cook, Wolfe, Clarke, Smith. Whitaker, and Tame; and 11 steerage. The s.s. lona arrived yesterday from Russell and Northern ports, with passengers and a cargo consisting of 530 bags and 31 cases gum, 20 bag* oysters, 3 bundles sheepskins, 18 hides, and a quantity of produce. The s.s. Argyle towed the]* Rowena from Mercury Hay to this port early yesterday morniog. The Rowena broke the shaft of her propeller, nnd had to put back to Mercury Ray under canvas. . . The p.s. Hauraki arrived in the Mannkau rom Waitara on Saturday night with a number of sheep. The s.s. Wanaka leaves for Russell this after noon with a cargo of sundries and one passenger —Mr Shipley. , k „ The barque Aikshaw entered out at the Customs to-day for Guam, in ballast.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wanganui, this day. The Wallibi sailed early this morning for On'hunao.

Reliable information npph all th© great and passing events of the day is at all times eajferly sought, and there is no one subject greater rthan the welfare of the body. If we would preserve ourselves from premature decay, we must mark the admonishing symptoms of disease, and by the timely administration of good and reliable medicine, check and ward off any sickness that might interfere with the wonted course of per fect health. "Ghollah's Great Indian Cures," which can be had of all ohemista, ace the moat reliable medicines known.

Look out for shams in the. shape-dtpoisonous imitations ""of the People's favourite health beverage, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Abo a___c Schnapps. Theso detestable swindles often bear counterfeit labels or names closely approximating to that of the true article. A olose scrutiny should be brought to bear upon preparations purporting to be the real Schnapps.

BIRTH.

KEAN.—On the sth instant, at her residence, Albert-strefet, Mrs. Charles Kean of* daughter. NICCOL.—On the 9th June, at her residence, North Shore, Mrs. H. Niccol, Junior, of a daughter.

DEATH.

MARSH.—On the 9th instant, at her residence. Chapel Yard, foot of Alexandra-«treet, Mrs. T. W. Marsh, aged 46 years. The funeral will take place at 8 o'clock on Tuesday. Friends will please accept this invitation.

The Evening Star. WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo."

MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1878.

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Socialism, which aims at nothing shoit of a complete revolution in the socijal system, is one of the most important movements of modern times. It has taken deep root throughout Europe, and America and its organisation has become so powerful as to excite fears that it will ultimately burst through the legislative expedients that have been devised to confine it withiu safe limits, and sweep like an irresistible tide over Europe, destroying and obliterating all the existing landmarks of Govomraout. In Germany, which is the centre of a wide spread international movement, the Socialists are charged with having con spired to assiissinate the Emperor, and to destroy all monarchs and Princes ; and to such dimensions has the movement attained that a proposal has been made to submit it as one of the questions to be dealt with by the forthcoming European Conference. Thus while war and its attendant miseries are wasting empires, nations contain within themselves the elements of social disruption. In America the Press has lately warned the people against the agtrressive growth of commun ism, as indicated by tho movement of which Kearney wjis until very recently tho acknowledged leader, and which Actually is arming and drilling battalions of labourers, without disguising its design of overthrow ing the existing Social system. In Russia the Commune, having its headquarters at Moscow, has already become so dangerous to the State as to necessitate the with drawal of the Imperial Guard from Turkey, the yourger troops being doomed unreliable. In England the extensive labour organiza tions and strikes are evidences of the powerful ferment which is agitating tho working classes, and in Basle an Inter national Congress has declared that the system of holding private landed property shall cease.

CAUSEB?OF SOCIALISM. Dr. A. E. F. Schaffe, in his work " Kapitalismus and Socialismus," attributes the origin and growth of modem Socialism to " the development of modern industry, and that inequality which lias accompanied it pari passu in the distribution of acquired wealth." Capital in the present day has an inherent tendency to | increase in an enormous ratio, and to still further widen the breach between the two great classes of very rich and very poor. So loog ago as 1843 Mr Gladstone, in one of hia speeches in the House of Commons, said :" It is one of the most melancholy characteristics of the social condition of this country that a decreaso in tho power of consumption amon» the people and an increase of privation and misery among tho labouring classes should go hand tn hand with the constant accumulation of wealth in tho higher classes of society, and with the constant growth of capital. Human lite is, seven caso out of ten, a more struggle for existence" And Professor Fawcett says: "Tha rich are becoming wealthier, whereas no increase can be discerned in the comfort of the labouring classes. The means of livelihood are getting dearer, and the working people are becoming almost the slaves of those petty tradesmen whose debtors they are." Another cause is to bo found in tho burdens imposed upon industry by the maintenance oi vast standing armies and fleets, which are a violation of economic principles, and a waste of labour power. At the present moment, most of the Continental nations, and especially Itußsia and Germany, groan under a system which is practically a military despotism. A third cause is the spirit of discontent with which the poorer classes observe the luxury and indulgence of effeminate idlers iv the higher grades of society. The Socialistic movement has now attained to such dimensions that it cannot be repressed by coercive measure., and it is idle to adopt the laisse. faire policy at this staige. It is not to be put deurn by tho wealthy alarmists who loudly profcaim that Crown and altar are in danger; nor by those pretended friends of working men, who occasionally condescend to preside at their meetings, use honied phrases, and pat them on the back, but shrink from tho practical consideration of any means of funda mentally ameliorating their condition. The spread of education has been one of the primary agents in stimulating the movement. The masses now utilize tele graphs, railways, aud the Press! The ballot and the extension of the franchise have taught the working men their power at the polling booths, and they have developed a capacity for organization which was impossible in former times. The working man of our day has a consciousness of his own power quite unparallelled by any of his compeers in former ages. Socialism has had for champions many men of high stasding and intellectual attainments, such as Proudhon, Karl Marx, Karl Mario, Ferdinand Laselle, St. Simon, Enfantin, Bazard, Fourier, and Robert Owen. HISTORY OF SOCIALISM. The idea of Sir Thomas Moore, who lived in 1516, Carnpanella (1620), and D. Vairesse (1677), was to obtain equality of labour and enjoyment for all. Baboouf, towards the close of the French revolution, founded a Communistic union, called "The Society of Equals," which was mppressed by the Directory. Under his system all property was to become the property of the nation, and to be held in common ; and all the members of a community were to work for society in proportion to their capacity. There were to be State storehouses, State commerce, and education was to be simple and uniform. He died a martyr to his theory. E. Cabet published hia " Voyage to Icaria" in 1840, in which he advocated the triumph of Communism by the power of reason. Robert Owen also prepared a system of Communism, and practically demonstrated its feasibility to tbe extent of his means. He built for his labourers on the banks of the Clyde, cottages surrounded by gardens, which were let at cost price ; he erected storehouses where commo doties were sold at _ wholesale prices, an eating-house in which wholesome and sufficient food might be obtained cheaply ; lie helped the working people to invest a portion of their wages, reduced the hours of labour to ten daily, excluded from his factory all children under the age of ten, built a house for the reception of infants, and a school for elder children, where in struction was given gratis. Even monarchs

came from the Continent to visit his happy colony of labourers. The next phiise ot the movement was a transition from pure Com munism to Federalism, or co-operation. Morelli, a distinguished contemporary or of Quesnay, was the first who approached this system, and it was formulated by Louis Blanc in his "Organisation of Labour, lhe main principles of this system were in dividual liability to work in proportion to labour capacity, and enjoyment in propor tion to individual requirements. Count tot. Simon was the leader of that class who believed that sooial amelioration, and tho raising of the industrial classes to an equality with the middle, was the true means of social reform, and not the over throw of the_*iystem of government. Hazard s theory was : "Property for everybody in proportion to their ability, and for every ability a reward commensurate with services rendered." One of his proposals was to sequestrate all legacies and to distribute the sum total among the living generation in proportion to their abilities. C. Fourier, who from a merchant's clerk became the founder of a school of Socialists, advocated an extravaigant theory of following out in dividual instincts. He spoke of the exist ing social system as a "social^ contract founded on hunger and bayonets." •■Fourierism" is thus described :—

" Fourier proposed associations or "phalansteries," which were to consist of 400 families, or 1.800 JF™ n% Which number he found included the .whole circle of human rapacities. These should live in one immense ed-fi-e. hi the centre of a large and highhfCulM^ domain, and furnished with workshops, studios,, and all the appliances of industry and art, as _ wel as all the sources of amusement and .pleasure. When the earth is covered with palaces of industry the associations will also unite in groups and series under a unitary govern ment. There will he but one language and one govern ment, and the only armies will he the mdustna armies, which will drain swamps, irrigate deserts, plant fores l s and effect tho amelioration of climates, lhe proP^y of the association was to be held in. shares, and the whole product of the industrial and artistic groups to be divided into twelve parts, of which five parts are due to labour, four to capital, aad three to talent The apart ments were to be of various sizes, and the style of living to vary in luxury and cost; but the poorest person m the association was not only to be secure of comfort, but his minimum of enjoyments was to be greater than the present social arrangements can give to princes and millionaires: while there would be opened to them plea sures of which they can now scarcely have a conception. The economics of the large scafe in the phalanstery was to reduco by two-thirds the expenses of living, while an attractive and scientific industry would quadruple the products of civilization." . _ In a future issue we shall explain tno nature of Socialism in Gormauy.

In the ** New Zealand Gazette " of May 23rd the boundaries of the wharf at Tauranga are defined and there is an announcement to the effect that the meetings of the Waste Lainds Board will be held on every alternate Thursday (instead of Tuesday) in each month com mencing on May 30th. Messrs John Hart Richard Middleton, andEdWairdFitzpatrick are appoiuted Rangers for Auckland under the Protection of Animals Act and Messrs Campbell and May school commissioners. The usual mid-day prayer meeting was held at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association to-day. There was a full attendance.

The Ngatimanippoto people to the num ber of 300 are at Mokau, on their way to Waitara.

Titowaru is described by those who at tended the meeting in tho West Coast as a repulsive-looking savage, with a large, well shaped head, tattooed face, find ready ad dress. Te Whito, the prophet, did little else but misquote Scripture parables, and old Maori metaphors. Both, however, displayed a friendly disposition. Mr C. K. Jeffs, the New Zealand agent for Dr Clark's non-explosive kerosene powders, having established agencies in Wellington, is about to visit Auckland for the purpose of establishing similar agencies for the sale of the powder. A company who lately visited this colony were understood to have.distributed a number of lines of inferior oil. This report, together with the fact of several explosions, has caused a slight scare, which will render the introduction of Dr Clark's antidote very timely. The powder isjmerely dropped into the reservoir of the lamp; if the oil is bad a semi-trans parent brown substance will form on the top of the powder. This is the litumen which has been held in solution by the kerosene. Full particulars willjin due time be published. We learn on good authority that Rewi is very anxious that Tawhiao should attend at the Waitara meeting. Rewi has sent a letter to Sir' George Grey stating that ho regards the Waitara meeting as the ond of the troubles which have existed in the Island.

ggThe native demonstration at Maketu is believed in well-informed quarters to be an attempt to frighten the Native Minister into visiting the place, in order to extract concessions from him, particularly in the form of flour and sugar. Mr Sheehan is waiy, and fights shy of the trap. He prefers the telegraph. As we anticipated, the " Grand Array" has contented itself with firing blank cartridges. Mr Clark, C.E., who was selected at £500 a month by the Institution of Civil Engineers as the best qualified man to report on the great questions of drainage and water in New South Wales, is now in Auckland. The leading cities of Australia took advantage of his services. And since arrival in New Zealand he has settled the long-debated questions of Christchurch and Wellington drainage, both Corporations adopting his plans. Sir John Coode when bore protested against the sewerage of the city being turned into the harbour, which is the present and most feasible systom of drainage for Auckland. If there are the necessary plans and levels ready, it would be advisable in a matter which will involve expenditure of many thousands of pounds for the City Council to obtain Mr Clark's opinion on the best system of permanent drainage for Auckland, so that evmy work not carried out may form part of a complete scheme. Good advice is doubly good when obtained before any serious blunder has been committed. The harbour inspection of Sir John Coode was too much like locking the door after the steed had been stolen. Mr J. A. Wilson has been appointed a Judge of the Native Land Court for the East Coast, and is entrusted with the settle ment, of titles under the Tauranga Land Act. He is thoroughly versed in East Coast and questions. The funeral of the late Timothy Lowrey, of tho Whau Lunatic Asylum, took place yesterday afternoon in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. A large number of the friends of deceased and his old comrades joined iv the mournful procession. The Virginia "Chronicle," in noticing the debut of Master McGinley, "a boy about the size of a monkey," says : "He warbled a song about a love affair with a Fifth Avenue belle of New York. He and the pianist started off together in the key of C. flat, but after the first line McGinley hopped over into F. sharp, and back into C. natural, with the ease and rapidity of a jack rabbit dodging a shot-gun in a sage bush. He knocked the musician out of time in a couple of rounds, and was loudly encored." A little girl picked up a large stone which she found lying on the rail at the Newmar ket crossing. It is just possible that the stone might have been thrown there by a vehicle, but-after the similar occurrence a short time ago near Onehunga, no effort should be spared to probe these matters to tnc bottom. The fourth of tho Saturday evening Tem perance meetings was held in the Albert street Hall on Saturday last, and was well attended. The chair was occupied by Mr Woodruff-, who made a good speech in favour of total abstinence. The pro gramme Avas choice, including, " Come Friends of Temperance," by the choir • a pianoforte duet, effectively rendered by Mrs aud Miss Can*; a Vending of interest by Mr J. Dobson ; a recitation, " Found Dead in the Street," from Chambers Journal, very fairly recited by Mr James G. Carr • a pianoforte solo, by Mr Wilson ; a good speech on the " Wheels of Time" by Mr Dorrington; a stirring recitation from Knoles' fine play, " William Tell," by Mr McDermott, a young man of great promise ; a song, " Kiss Me, Mother," by Mrs Carr; a speech full of humour, by Rev. Mr Jones, of Franklyn Road ; and a pretty love song by Mrs Cottingham. The whole closed with tbe National Anthem.

Mr Reynolds, the agent of Ibe Press- Agency at Alexandra, must be possessed of a very vivid imagination. This{_.statement that the special reporter of this jourjial, at Hikuranga, formed one of the Government party is' simply not true., Our reporter n.erely accompanied the Government party from Alexandra to the settlement tor con venience of travelling. It is further abso lutely contrary to the facts that the reports which appeared in the Stae were "dictated by the lips ot Ministers." They were Liken down while the meetings were pro ceeding, and despatched by special mounted messengers immediately after the close of the " Koreros," before Ministers could ha-e had time to see them, and no Minister oi Government official ever dictated, saw, or asked to see a single word of the reports. The meeting at which gSir George Grot made definite proposals to Tawhiao did not begin until halt-past cloven, at half-past twelve a special messenger was despatched post-haste to Alexandra, the telegram was on its wiiy to Auckland an hour before the meeting ended, and was received in Auckland at half-past two o'clock the same afternoon. The statement by Mr Reynolds that " the reporters themselves were un acquainted with the Maori language " is about as cool a piece of impudent misrepre sentation as could be well imagined so fat as the representative of this journal is concerned. Tho representative of this journal at Hikurangi has been familiar with the language since 1863, and for some time during the war was attached to one of the regiments as an interpreter, on another when accompanying the late Sir Donald McLean as special reporter for the *- Southern | Cross," gthe Native Minister adopted his independent translation of seme of the native speeches in preference to those of the official interpreter, and sub sequently he was engaged up to the time of Sir Donald McLean's death, as his Private Secretary. Furthermore at Hikurangi our reporter made his own translation of an im portant part of the proceedings which did not appear in any other journal in the colony. Mr Reynolds, as a mere pakeha maori, subsisting upon, and toleiated by the natives, may pride hsmself on his knowledge of the language, just as any loafing European who has picked up a smattering imaginej his "pigeon moari'' to be perfect. We doubt, however, the reliability and independence of the reports of a man who lives on such terms with the natives, as does Mr Reynolds, and only lives among them in sufferance. There was no small excitement during the week, caused by the appearance in our midst of a foreign-looking gentleman of the stature peculiar to the descendants of Magog—the Russians of the present day. Notwithstanding his well dissembled air of "nonchalance," to the more acute of observers his "mufti" by uo means became him ; and by the shrewd manner in which he ogled the manly deportment ef our man o'-war's men ashore (marines especially), as well as the fact that the City ot Sydney was in our waters,, it was at once concluded that this gentle man was none other than Count Kickhisownwhiskersoff, a Russian spy, whose presence has of late been daily looked for. When at the Drill-shed—for he evidently wished to ascertain the number and efficiency of our local Volunteer Force—he secreted himself in the dark shadow of the doorway, and shewed de cided signs of surprise, mixed with admira tion, at the soldierlike appearance of the Scottish, whose name (we are informed) is used as a bogie to frighten children in his native country. He visited most of the local "bars," and "shouted" in a manner that only tended to confirm the suspicions of his vigilant watchers, associating himself more especially with ex-military men, insurance agents, and bankers. Finally, one more daring than the rest came to the front, and in the middle of Queen-street and in the presence of a guardian of the peace demanded his "passport" and address, when to the astonishment of all he proved to be a humble breeder of pigs on a visit from the country.— (Communicated.) Mr Davidson, of the Star Hotel, an nounces that a fine deer, killed at Motutapu by Messrs Reed Brothers, will be served up at the Star Hotel, at six o'clock to-night. The North Shore and Ponsonby football Club, played a match on the ground of the former on Saturday last, the result of which is unsatisfactorily to all cencerned, owing partly to disputes, arising from incompetency on the part of the Ponsonby Umpire. North Shore claim two goals, Ponsonby three trees, and dispute one of the goals claimed by the North Shore team. Some very good play was shewn by both teams, worthy a better termination of thematch. The North Shore are we believe, willing to admit their claims to a victory to second disinterested partiestodecide. The late Lord Leitrim did not go in for popularity. A few years ago he adver tised for some one to fill up the vacancy in his Donegal agency. Three hundred appli cants wrote to him, and in answer to one of them he sjiid that he wished to appoint a military gentleman used to shooting natives in Australia and New Zoaland, as he wanted a wholesale lesson given to the f Q ,i„v.+c_ An Ilia natnfo ;" A tlaoin f.lioWnrlrl "

In the House of Commons one night lately, iv the debate about Sunday closing in Ireland, a distinguished member of the Temperance party opeuly broke the pledge amid the laughter of the House. Mr O'Sul ivan, the representative of ' silent whisky," was perorating, when Mr Sullivan (with out the 0), wishing to prepare to follow in the debate, thought it well to take a pull at Mr O'Sullivan's tumbler, which con tained, as he thought, only water. It was half of whisky ; the wry face and despu matory gestures of the hon. nnd teetotal member when he discovered his mistake convulsed the Houso.

•'• Truth" is very rough on Mr O'Connor Power, M.P., in the following choice morceaux :—O'Connor Power, in his stric tures upon the "Globe" article on O'Donnell, stated that he would not wipe his " brogues" with many of the Metropolitan journals for fear ot spoiling the spotless purity of those coverings. This is, indeed, terribly severe. What, I take it, is the.sore point with this M.P. is that Metropolitan journals have exposed him as a sham, masquerading under the Hibernian " O," when, is real hame is Heming. The blatant humbug does not like to be stripped of his borrowed plumes, any more than O'Donnell was pleased to have it pointed out that his father served in the British army as McDouald, and that his mother is now, as Mrs McDonald, in receipt of a pension from the Saxon. How the Irish, who have a keen sense of humour, can allow themselves to be cajoled by the " 0 " trick, and to allow themselves to be represented by such dreary dismal bores as O'Donnolls and O'Connors, surpasses my understanaing.

Parliament has been further prorogued until July Ist, as will be seen by reference to a Press Agency telegram in another column.

The officers of the several Volunteer Companies held a meeting in the Drill-shed for the purpose of arranging for the competi tion of Mrs J. M. Clark's cup, Avhieh has been received from England, and is a gem of much value. A great many suggestions Avere made in respect of the competition. Major Derroni proposed "That the cup should be fired for three times during the year, at intervals of four months, and that the ranges should not exceed 500 yards in distance ; also that there should be three shots at each range, and that the highest aggregate at the close of the three competi tions should be the winner of the trophy." Captain Leßoy did not exactly agree Avith Major Deirom's motion, aud proposed the following amendment, AvhichAvas carried : — "That each competitor, to be qualifiedj]]to compete for Mrs Clark's Cup, must have attended six parades in (he interval ofgfour months intervening between each com petition, and that at least two of those must have been monthly inspections." The first match is likely to come off iv September. >The prayer meeting to-day at the Young Men's Christian Association was modera tely attended, under the leadership of Rev. D. Dutton, of Alexandra-street.

t| Th6|social welcome to the R ev a r rick arid Mrs Carrick will open th, ar" ng in the Choral Ball at 6.30. CVei** A musical and literary enl P r*_ will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) _ *n in the Newton Congregational I j8 school-roora,Edinburgh-street, inaidofli_ library fund. The programme promCV c excellent fund of instruction and am ment, consisting of speech, son-* rppit.^'e' and music. The "Newton 01io°of offl° _ (original) in prose and verse, will be J?" duced at eight o'clock. Chair will hu f„? at half-past seven. 8 *_* The first meeting of the present session * the Auckland Institute will be held tV evening at the usual hour, -when thr papers will be read. (1) On the Histerid of New Zealand, by Captain Brown ._» On the discovery of the Australian genii* Poranthera in Now Zealand, by T Gh<_.' man, F.L.S. (3) The Maori Canoe b___ C. Barstow, Esq. ' yi ** The following tall story appears _n| ai , Americtan paper : "Princess Mary of Teck is so patriotically warlike that she is called the Queen of the Jingoes. The other day the Premier was dining with her Rovi Highness. "You have," said she,, "the Queen with you, the Parliament, and the country; what more do you want?" Lqjj Beaconsfield glanced at his plate, and solemiily|replied, "Potatoes, ma'am." A musical and literary entertainment under the auspices of the Auckland Chris, tian Doctrine Society, will be held on Thursday evening in the Lome-street Hall. A A number of the members of the Victoria Company of Volunteers met on Saturday afternoon at the Mount Eden Range forth. Ladies' Prize. The ranges were from2oo to 600 yards, and the filing under the super, vision of Major Derroin. The following are leading scores, headed by Vol. Theo. Fairs who is speadily advancing to the front •-- Vol. T. Fairs, 48 • Vol. A. Payne, 44; Vol Bowden, 44 ; Vol. Haslett, 40 ; Vol. Taylor 40; Corp. J. W. Leigh, 39 • Vol. E. Cooper' 38 ; Corp. J. Leigh, 37 ; Vol. Bloxome; __'• Sergt. Henderson, 33. - ' An interesting children's service was held yesterday afternoon at St. Paul's, and was largely attended by young people and their friends. A number of hymns were credit ably sung, and the exposition of the 2nd. c. of the Acts of the Apostles was listened to with much attention. In the course of his remarks, Rev. C. M. Nelson made a touch ing allusion to the unexpected death'ot'Mr William Ashtou, who died on the 7th inst, and who for sometime was an earnest and respected teacher in St. Paul's Sunday, school. There is likely to be some competition for the seat in the Education Board, vacated by Mr Lusk. The following have been nominated, tho election to take place on the 12th ult.: —Messrs Goldie, King, Luke, Macffarlano, Taylor, Thorne, and Wrigley. Mr O'Hara had the misfortune to _ose her prayer-book last evening, as peradver tisement, and as it is a family treasure, the person who picked it up would greatly oblige by leaving it at the STAR office for the owner.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND IMPROVE MENT COMMISSIONERS.

QUIET POSSESSION TAKEN OF THE BUILDING.

Shortly after 8 o'clock this morning Mr F. L. Prime, Secretary to the Improvement Commissioners, accompanied by two men, went to the building in the Albert Park which has been temporarily occupied by the Grammar School with the leave of the Improvement Commissioners. On his arrival Mr Prime found a man engaged in sweeping out the passages, from whom he demanded the key of the front door. The man, with an affectation of innocence which was perfectly charming, professed to be totally ignorant.on the subject of keysin general, and of this building in particular. Being asked to produce his keys;:_he appeared somewhat confused in his mind as to their exact whereabouts, but a little diplomacy on the part of Mr Prime resulted in their being found, and after a few trials the required key was found. Mr Prime placed his two men in forum, possession of the building, and waited p.itirntly until Mr Mcßae made Ms appea*u::t*e on the scene, and then informed him of what had been done, adding that the Grammar School authorities would be allowed to use the building from day to day, as it was not the desire of the Improvement Commissioners to cause any unnecessary inconvenience, consistently with the discharge of their duty. Mr Mcßae remarked in the reply that the matter was now out of his hands.

We are glad to say that Mr Mcßae, the head master of the school, did not go so far in resistance of the decision of the Board of Education and Grammar School Governpni as to act upon the foolish advice tendered by the sapient editor of the "Herald" to-day. We have a very strong objectiontothe " Your another" style of argument in dis cussions on public questions, but there are occasions when, without a knowledge of the wheels within wheels, it is quite im possible for the public to form any fair judgment of the real facts of a matter. And, assuredly, the unwarrantable attack make by the editor of the " Herald" upon Judge Fentou removes any feelings of tenderness or pity we might otherwise hare in opening up the covert from which:these petty personal shafts are hurled. There is an old adage to the effect that the most certain way of making some men yottr enemies is to do them a great kindness. This is remarkably well illustrated in the attack made by the editor of tlie "Herald"-^above all other men in the *_ orld—on Mr Fenton. If that gentleman i- desirous of personal controversy, we s^all by most happy, to oblige him : and by a knowledge of the causes of his anivns against Mr Fenton, together with a p* usal of the list of private subscriptions rai--d some twelve months ago, the public n*ay find a key tonrmchvol the tone of certain patriotic and indepen dent utterauces. We are very much averse to this style of controversy, but it is pre posterous that private feelings of enmity should be the means of defeating a grant equal to £7,000 derived from the General Government for the benefit of the -.city m Auckland. If the money is paid to Wel lington, perhaps the " Herald " will rest happy. With reference to the statements made against the performance of f: Fenton's duties as a Commissioner, it ib bare justice to say that for five years he has fought so persistently for the applica tion of the people's park to its legitimate purpose that the Government, who -were then opposed to it, urged his resignation on the Commission. It is simply throwing dirt in the eyes of the public to profesatnat the recent determined obstruction is a mere question of four months' tenancy. AIM Board of Grammar School Governors have taken no steps to erect a new school, audit the advantageous bargain made by the Com missioners with the Government for pro viding a centrai cricket ground, and apply ing the reserve to purposes of public recrea tion, is not immediately closed it _"" probably be lost for ever. The obstinate obstruction to this work is narrowing itseu to such personal limits that it will not w long before Aye shall have to resort to toe kind of reasoning in which our contempo rary has shewn itself so great an adept,.ana we shall be able to shew Avho is at tae bottom of the opposition, and Avhy. We believe it is the intention of the Com missioners to place neAv locks on the doors. MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS. _ Subsequently a special meeting of tne Councillors Avas held, at Avhieh it was^re solved that the folloAving letter be sent to the Grammar School Board of Governor :-r "Auckland Improvement Commissioners. June 101b. Secretary Board of Governors, Grammar School. Sir,-I have the n°°°n,Lth inform you that in pursuance of the Oj^JllT Avhieh you have already h.een made acquamw > I have this morning resumed possession oi * Grammar School building on behalf oi w._ Improvement Commissioners. . The _W|iK*ai snner would be very sorry to put tuo -^u-"»"a Grammar -School to any inconvenience <w» consistently with their duty, they can ajw The school can go on from day to a»T.„"?Jr e ted holidaysOfwithinafewdays.) IJ l**™1*8^ the the men in possession to open the anon* -■■

EVENIiSG STAR, MOND AY, JUNE 10, 1878



TWO AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS. W. J. HURST & Co. have on salo the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have heeii proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experlenc caches that large and profitable returns can be elied on by a judicious and a free use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. Hurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist:— , , MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELLS BONK FLOUR J and .-inch BONEDUST BILL YARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OB' SODA SULPHATIC OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIMK. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In addition to the abovo, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and ronovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that for the last two sea sons has attracted such favourable notiGe. • Analysis, prices, and other particulars will bn supplied on application at the Stores. W. .i. HUIiST & CO., 101, Queen-street. T^IURS AT WHOLESALE PRICES ! !! WILLIAM RATTRAY, Having Bought from a Wholesale Firm their WnoLE Stock of FUR MUFFS and COLLARETTES AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT, IS NOW SELLING THEM AT AND BELOW WHOLESALE PRICES ! The STOCK includes Real Sable, Grebe, Seal, Real and Mock Ermine and Miniver, Kolinski Sable, Musquash, Racoon, Angora, Silver Grey, Badgar and Monkey Muffs and Collarettes. W. RATTRAY r, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, New Zealand House, 66, Queen-street, Auckland. T^ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP We havo Opened sevoral Cases of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, Purchased at Very Low Prices in ote Home Markets. THE CO OURED SILKS Comprise 1 the Newest Shades. THE BLACK SILKS Will be Sold at 2s. Hd. per Yard, in Order to Clear. IMMENSE QUANTITIES OF DRESS GOODS Will be Brought Forward at Jon Prichs. GREAT BARGAINS! WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE WEEK! J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, Quebn-street. Auckland. ~Y N AMITE To Arrive, per Queen of the West, now due from London— TEN TONS DYNAMITE DETONATORS, TTERY, INSULATED COPPER W Etc., Etc. DYNAMITE is tho Safest and Most Powerful Explosive in use. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport and Storage. Extracts from the Official evidence given beforo tho Houso of Commons Solect Committee on Explosive Substances— Parliamentary Ses sion of 1874, London. Boxes filled with dynamite have been thrown from a great height, and founa to sustain any amount of shock without exploding. They have also been placed upon an open fire, when the dyuamite burned slowly away without ex ploding.—Parliamentary report—Bine Book, page 179. ~ ~. . , Dynamite has been in a railway collision, and, though tho van and boxes containing it were broken, no explosion took place.—Bluo Book, page 182, par. 2979. Maior Maiendie, R.A., H.Ms. Inspector of Gunpowder and Dynamite Factories, states, In his evidence (page 18, par. 100), that tho law re lating to dynamite is as much too stringent as the gunpowder law is too lax; and (page 20, par 115) that the timo has como for relieving safe nitro-glycerine preparations from such un necessary restrictions as the nitro-glycerlno Act imposes upon them. -~.,., Professor Abel, tho Chemist to Her Majesty s War Department, gives his experience that Nobel's dynamite is one of the safest, nUDSt powerful, and most convenient explosivo agents applicable to industrial purposes.—Blue Book, pages 56, 57, and 59, Agents : E. PORTER & CO., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. {-.LOVER SEEDS, KYIS GRASS, &c On Sale, ex Late Arrivals: CLOVER SEEDS, consisting of- White Clover Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke ,&o„ fee, Sic. Turnip ALSO, .200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE 50 bushels ENGLISH POA PRATENSIS "i 500 lbs. INDIAN DOOH GRASS '1,000 lbs. ALFALFA 2^ooo lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Gakden Seeds. "-'The above have arrived in flrst-class condition. will bo forwarded on application. Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Gras Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &c. from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar ket rates. _,„ „ __ W.gJ. HURST & CO., Queen-street. A • Ij I N A;H Ult y ft C DRESSMAKERS and MILLINERS. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. A Large Assortment of New Dress Goods or the present Season, in every fashionable shade, Just Opened up at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. NEW WINTER COSTUMES, NEW MANTLES, NEW ULSTERS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW HATS A Large Assortment of Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Just Opened up. Also, Hosiery, Silk Ti-w, Umbrellas, Collars and Cnifs, Gloves, Chilare s Mantles and Jackets, Also, A LARGE STOCK OF NOVELTIES, Which are Cheap, and will have Quick sale. jar Look mat "*» A. LINABURY & CO. 'S, 204 &206, qukkn-street, Auckland. ELIEF FROM COUGH IN TEN MINUTES. SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, 2s. 6d. a Bottle. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Auckland. ~ O T^_ I C E. T. B. HILL Begs to inform his Friends and the Public of Auckland that he has Opened his New Premises, in the centre of Queen-street, opposite the 'Theatre Royal. It is his intention, by personal attention to business, to make his Establishment First-class Dispensing and Family Con cern, where any article may be obtained for th. sick-room, as also every approved New Medicine introduced into the Old Countries, as well as the Finest Medicinal Drugs and Chemicals. These will bo regularly imported, at short inteivals, direct from the Best Houses, so that the Patients may depend on having the full benefit of the Physicians' skill. T. B. H., therefore, looks forward to a con tinuance of that confidence and support which has always been accorded to him by the inhabit ants of New Zealand. T. B. H. would also inform the Members of the Medical Profession that a Consultation Room will be at their Berviee, and from the central position of tho Establishment this may be found unusually advantageous to them and their Patients. N.B. — Family Orders from the Country promptly attended to. and despatched by the first opportunity. Postage and Receipt Stamps. tig, Observe the Address— Opposite the Theatre Royal.



U IN lUN INSUUAa\OJ_ -AOIMPAN ov NEW ZEALAND. _&,, ,£■ CAPITAL.".... .£2,000,000 A Ti C X LA N D BRANCH: i Q U E X N - S T R E W^V, Next he Colonial Bank. 2TR_ DEPARTMENT. Insurano granted on Dwelling - house- Stores, Shops Buildings in whioh trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls ot Ships or Steamers, Merchandise or all kinds, Speoie and Wool to United Kingdom, at LOWKST ConnENT RATES. R. H. STKVKNSON Manager. R.USIIBROOK AND ORLDGMAN Respectfully invite attention to their Large Carefully-selected and Entirely New Stock of ■_!-.; DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THK WINTER TRADE,. Comprising— Blankets, all sizes, and flrst-class value Flannels, white and scarlet, all makes \_ Crimean Shirtingß, All-wool and Union, in great variety of pattern and quality Winceys, plain and fancy. A heavy stock. " Good and Cheap," a good line "at 5d per yard Fancy Dress Goods, now shades, in great variety French Merino, Serge, Satin Cloth, and some Special Lines of Fancy Materials, bought a job, and being sold at very low rates Alloa and Fingering Yarns, all colours Winter Hosiery, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Flowers Waterproof Tweed and Waterproofs A Job Lot of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, to be cleared out at much below regular price. Calicoes, Sheeting, Counterpanes Furnishing and Manchester Goods of evory description Boys' and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hosiery, Shirts, Hats. &c. Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Tweeds, Mole skin, Corduroy, Serge &c, Sec, &c. In order to sustain tho well-known oharactor of tho JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE for Cheapness and Quality combined, R. and B. procure their Supplies from the BEST MAR KETS ONLY, and sparo no pains to supply their Customers' wants at the lowest prico com mensurate with legitimate trading. <■ % (1/ in the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOR AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPKHS. CIaOTHIICRS, &0., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel), UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, (^PECIAL NOTICE. In addition to our Usual Largo Assortment of GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Wc aro Now Showing tho following GOODS, Just Landed, ex ' Alkshaw' :— WALNUT DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, in Silk aMARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS CHIMNEY-GLASSES, Gilt, Very Handsome Patterns CHIMNEY-GLASSES, in Walnut and Maple Frames CANE-SEATED CHAIRS, Various Patterns TOILTCT GLASSES. Great Variety. T. & H. Cooke, furniture, carpet, and floor-cloth show-rooms: 67, qu ken-street. Steam Cabinet Factory : VICTORI A-STKEET. /. R E A T E S T SHOW OF Dress vjtoods AT THE CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STRKKT. HOLLO WAY. GARLICK, & CRANWELL. 0 R E A T E|S T._ S H O W OF FURNITURE AND CARPETS AT THE CITY HALL ARCADE. HOLLOW AY, GARLICK, & CRANWELL. FOR BEDROOM FURNITURE DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE SITTING-ROOM FURNITURE KITCIIEN FURNITURE DRAPERY and MILLINERY MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING CURTAINS and CRETONNES BLANKETS and SHEKTINGS FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS Go TO THE piTY O"ALL A KGADE. Hollo-way, (Jarliok & Cranwell, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. TINCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES! To the People of Auckland ! Messrs. Hallenstein Brothers Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Is Now Open in Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal. To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholesale Prise. All Goods aro marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and" ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or if desired, the money will be returned. - The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail B; anches in other towns leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries, especially where superior advantages are offered; and your support is solicited on this under standing only. N. L. MEYER, Manager Auckland Branch. SOLE AGENT for WERTHEIM'S CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES; THE BEST MACHINE IN THE WORLD.