SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

UGH WATBRJT^R'I-O^nfng.S.St lUNSET.~TtiI«Kv-ning.6 6 invt-iaß.—To-morrow Moremg, v.** Bs AGBi-iist Quarter. Uth. 0.18 a,m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENIf O. Argyle, s'.s., Crawford, from Vv hongarel TO-DAY. litella, a.-., Fairohlld. fiom Tauranga SanrntnTbrlganUne, Ohl.on. from Manukau

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENINQ. 'elllngton, o.a, lforqnbor, for Tourongo

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

I'__3_^ffl«^ •rorenoki and Soato-Wanaka. Tuesday^ Glßborn-, Napier, and Southern rorts-ur-w. Ru_Sirwnangoroo. and Mongonul-Welilng- X^.^^aW'e'ulogto-, Monday or WkS*«* Whangarei Heads-Argyle. Tueid-y and Friday Mt-SSwoi-Flngol. Thursday Meronry Bay-Flngal. Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

I LONDON, Basterhill. ship, loading. Marth W i _ilr„ bardic (X L.H.D.), eoilea. *_p i barquo (W.P.G.S.), Bailed, iebß G?e^^tSque(V.G.P.T.).loading. Feb24 Va«pd^qui(UJ.B.l).), BoiledMaro- 8 Chili, borqae, Balled March 1 LIVERPOOL. Mon doz-. barque (Q.G.L.F.): soiled Feb 4 OrteXb-rque (8.0. J.N.); sailed Feb 2 HEW YORK. A. T. Stallkne-ht, barque (UK.R.0.1. soiled Ranldo, barqus; loading Feb 30 __, „ . «,».«_ aJSS Ban. birquentoe (J.G.W.R). dewed Kaman, barque, from New York southern ports. Catty S-rk. sohooner, from Lyttolton; Balled Maroh 37 -. _, Handa Isle, sohooner, from Dunedin Emily, brig, from Dunedin iWnoe. brlganUae. from Dnnedtn Tormow.briaantine, from Dunedin pXST brigonSnel to Lyttelton; soiled. lAUritl" Schooner, from Lyttelton; sailed. Aimie?ket-h, from Lyttelton, sailed 18th A._T_A_l_. -

Awaken, brig, from Sydney; loading Boeri_yr-oh-oner. from Ne .oostle, loading SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. Byno. brlgantlne. from Rose ftlond Bor-ralgn, Bohoonor, from Tahiti Bdlth, schooner, from Suva Pearl, ketch, from Rarotonga Aaae. Donald, sohooner, from Rarotonga Winifred, sohooner, from Tavluni

IMPORTS.

Per Oamaru from Melbourne via Manukau -600 bogs bonedust.

EXPORTS.

Per Eliza Mary, for Sydney-125.000 feet j timber.

In wards Coastwise. — Pukapnko, from T^tok^lth__D_Bcea boulk timber. Mono. _»__rMe_-mry BaW-with .5.009 feet timber; ________? fiSw T-jftaiwlth 22.000 feet timber. i_M»ffil« • Puk^iraW'roirua.wit. 22 GOO W a^feVfroWaiaAS, with IEUno fatt ■aira- timber- DreorA. fta^Talrua, with.21,201 JS^to™^ Half Caate^mTolrua^lth 9.000 .«_._ .mimr • Sovereign _f the Seas, from Wan gareh wßh'46 tona ooTlTMaglo. from Meronry Say. with 21.508 feet timber, Outwards COASTWMB.-Lee, for Thamee, with SO tons ooal: Pukapaka, for Omaha; Mmo, for Mercury Boy; Meronry. for Tairua; Sea BreemT-or Ru.B.il; Poku. for Talruo; Half- SSte far Talrao; Atah. for Wangorel, with 340 sleepers; Magic, for Meronry Boy. On March 18 the aoraw steamer Yeomen. built by Meaars Campbell, Mackintosh and Bow-toad, of Bototswood ahlpyord. Newcastle, for Mr W. Lund, of London, wa» launched. The Yeoman, whioh has beeo built for the Austra lian trade, la 285 feet long, 38 feet 6 Inches wide, aad 27 feet 6 Inohea deep, tthe oarrlea 3250 tona deadweight, and is intended to steam 10 knots an hour. The s.B. Wellington, which left for Tauranga last evening, took the following poßsengers:- Mta-es Mofn-yre, Leathom, and Verooe, Mr and Mrs Lee, Mr ond Mra North, Rev. ond Mrs I -Farley. Mastera Brabunt (2), Messrs Hoy.W. Coohrane, Brewster, and Shaughno.By. The brlgontlnii BHza Mary oleaTed at the O-Stoms for Sydney to-day, ond will probably Ball this evening. The barque Bella Mary proceeds henco to Adelaide, via Whangaroa, She entered out ot the Customs to-day. f 1 The barque Especulador entered out at the Customsto-dayforßoselsland. She goes thence oa a whaling cruise, I The s.B. Argyle arrive- from Whangarei about 8 o'olook teat evening. PasMngtrs: ____aas Ryan and Kydd, Meadome. Wilkinson, ' • Brown, Harris, Mr and Mra Lewis, Messrs F. ET May. H. Kldings, Cox. CplUra. Won. Lud brow. Sataoß, Thorne, Conatable Burke, and foar steerage. Cargo: 79 Backs and « oaeea gam. 30 Books fungus, 60 coses fruit 8 jaoka oysters 18 boxes ei_ga, 6 boxea butter. 20 braoe phsa jants. and a quantity or sundries. she went to Mokohlran, when timber ond stores ware landed at the new lighthous-j. Tirltlrl waa reoohed thla morning, and while here tho Bhoorer Rock buoy was cleared. Hence the Stella proceeds to Mokahonau with material for the erection of a dwelling-house. To this port she brings a quantity of amrauni tloii for the constabulary, and some railway material. Another Veasel (the Thames) has just been addled to the Peninsular ond Oriental Corupanj 'a fleot for employment in the India, China, and Anttraltan mail service. Thla steamer was - built by tfaears J. and G. Thompson, Glasgow, undliof i 100 tons gross register, with engin«a ~000 herse power indicated. Her length Is 390 feet, beam 42 feet, and depth a. feot, therebeing oapaolty f0r3,000 tons of oorgo and 201 passen gers. At the trial trip s few days olnoe, o speed of nearly 16 knots an hour waa attained. The Thames leaves for Calcutta on the 29 ih inst, SuOOE-BFUL BXPUNIMKN-. WITH OIL IN A HnnniOAKK.—The Bhlp All lie, one of the Dundee Ollpter Line, belonging to Messrs David Bruce Se Co., while on her last voyage to Glasgow from Caloutta, experienced, from February 11 till tho vessel's arrival, nothing bnt heavy galea ot wind. On Feb ruary 28 a gale of hurric_ne force pre vailed. Th* chip was hove on her bearo end., and remained ia that position for on hour and a bait. The storm lasted for four days. With the view ot saving the ship Captain Foreman determlnsdon trying the experiment ot allaying the aeo with oil. For thla purpose t-a g_ were filled with oil, and having been perforated so as to allow the oil to escape gradually, were towed ln the sea on the weather aide. This waa continued for 48 hows, and the experiment was eminently successful. Mountainous waves running directly down on the ship on coming Within a cable's length ot her at once fell down (m contest with the oil, and the sea in the imme diate-io-nity of the vessel was comparatively smooth. Captain Foreman la of opinion that, i had It not been for the efficacy of the oil, the Ship, if she had not foundered, would hove had . her deo_a swept and Buetalned considerable damage. During the hurricane the fore topsail had to be out away to allow the ship to come to the wind, aa it was blowing so hard that, the ■hip being on her beam ends, there was no other way ot taking her off. all hands were on toe poop for four hours, unable to do anything.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA

DEPARTURES. Maogresor, Ba, Amodeo, for Waitara Lalta Rookh, a.s., Robertson, for Raglan

The 8.8. Rowena is expected to arrive from Wanganul some time to-morrow, and leaves on Tuesday for Hokianga.

The 8.8. Lalla Rookh left at 9 o'olook this morning for Raglan, conveying 37 buddies wire, 113 bogs flour, 15 bags salt, and 0 eases aad plottages sundry merchandise.

_aa Northern Company's steamer Macgre.or left about 2 o'olook yeßterday afternoon for Waitara, with Mean. Sweeney, Ridley, and another as passengers. Cargo-24 bags sugar, 15 tint point, 6 oases biscuit.. 2! cases kerosene, 10 bales flax. 80 eases oranges. 18 boxes tea. and CO packages Buadrles.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitara. This Day. Arrived: Maogregor, bs., from Onehunga, *..45 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offlco, Friday. KB ALFRED BUCEtLAND'S WEEKLY REPORT. At the Havmarkst. on Friday, April 28, fodder woi In niuaf supply, and brought from is Gd to H9l per owt. small load.. 21a to 38a, ond straw, lIS to 38s per load. Horees were yarded ln fair ..amberi, and nearly oil entered were disposed of. Several light, active ilranghte ellolted good competition, and bronght (rom £15 to £30 Os: light barneit horses, £10 to £15. ond anui_ber of hacks, £5 «o £15 sacn. Tbe racehorses Maori and My Dream were not sold. At the Hay market, oa Tuesday, hides were ot late values, from 2Jd to 3ii the lb. Sheepak-oa from la lOd to 3s 6a eaoh; tallow, 20a 6d to 23. the owt; small parcel.of wool. 7__ to 784 the lb. At Pnkekohe an Mondoy, a larger mutter of cattle than usual met with a steady demand- Backward springers brought from £4 10a to £8 6a; three year-old steers. £3; tiro-yaar-olda, £3 10a; oalve . 20s to _8s each. At Mr Bathgate's sale, atPokeno. on Wednesday, there was a large attendance of the neighbouring settlers, and satisfactory prices obtained throng-out. Cows ranged from £4 to £6 12s 6d; heifers. £8 to £4 10s; calves, 2Gs eaoh. At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy oows were numerous, and In better request Good animals ware In demand at fit and upwards. Store cattle in usual number, aid late values. Fat c-ttieln full number; last week's prloes fnliy ■ustalned, good cattle averaging 21a the lOOlbs, Sheep, both (at and store, were ln larger uum bers than usual. Tbere was a brisk ingairy throughout the sale at an advance of fully la per bead over late markets. Figs were ln moderate Cipply, and of exceptionally good quality, but iraly maintained last week's prloes. Fat calves numerous, and In fair demand at late values.

Ho st_r and Nolan's Weekly Report. Horses; A large number were brought for ward, but the demand was Blaok and but a limited number obonged hands, At the Durham Yards, on Friday, entries were not nearly as numerous aa the previous week: but bidding waa slow and several remained undisposed of. Hooks sold ot from £5 to £12 10s; light harness. £11 to £17 53; medium - draught, £17 to £28 15s; heavy draught, £32 to £15 1.3. Cattle: The supply has been rt, and there- has been a fair demand dairy and store stock, bnt for fat beasts languid! The Newmarket -iia6B were well filled on Tuesday, and (or dairy and .tore Btook competition waa good, but tor fat beasts spirit lesw. AtPapakura, on Wednesday, there waa, as üßual, a targe muster, and late prices were folly .ustalned. We quote dairy oows, £6 to £9 i {fi.; dry oows, £3 to £4 68; calves, 20s to 38s ;

Uwu-iinca 38at0428; two-year-old atoer.,_£2 15e 1 t^A.te• ttoMear-«ld. £1 17a to £6. Bheep : I At NeWnSet on Tueaday, the yards were MmolebS wammedwith both »tore and fat ShSir TheTdroft ot atores from the NorUi ffited keen oompetitio-, and aold ot on od vonM on late valdea. Fat sheep wero in de- J__J_? md soldwel'. Lambs were plentiful. ' £_d. slightls? lower ln price. Plgat A targe Mmbor were yarded, with corresponding «« """^Aim-Am) 00,'fl Wss-w Report, a . Parowol on Thnrsday, fat ootile were pot SHsßH^Kp^r».« wmMper?en°ed"b_S.sTeersbeing worth 20« to «fDerlMlba; aeiond rote and cova, 18s to 20s. Hheen were In overage supply, good quality wetherTaeUlng freely at 16s to 18s -d each. Lombs were offered in llmitad rcqueat and were muoh lower than our late quototlona,loa9d being the top price.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retell^ fl _. fl Butter, tJ,lb O^O-O 8 Butter, fs, lb 0 0-0 M rti_»-"a & 5 S«fe 1 H1 EtaconondHama, Ducks,eaoh 2 6-3 0 Provincial 0 7-010 Geese, eaoh 6 0-7 0 Sr7 T . Si-fi I Bread. Id to W por 21b loaf Jan_.per^.sd,o_.,36sedtoß7s6a . Retail. „__„.„ Roasting Beef _ - - —5 f ___. g g Boiling Reef .. o_II 0 0 Mutton. hind-quortor .. .. - 0*- v v „ fore-quorter .. - .. 0-i— v " Lamb, fore-quorter )-. <# „ 36— S 0 „ hind-quarter 1.. _ _ PorkandVeal .. - - - gg- g I Steaks .. - -• - - „SI g n oh T X^^We_ie)-Muttok- Zialixed. 358 to3oß- Flour MABKirr. Wholesale. _, . & s. d. SujwnneFlonr.-IU-aress-d.perton- 14 0 0 Fine Fiour, ditto, household .. -- 12 2 2 Adelaide, per ton „ .. - »f » v Oamoru, per ton .. .. - - "J S Dunedin, per ton .ono Canterbury, per ton.. ,« . - - ,n n Bran per ton (socks lnoluded) ... _ 7 U w Sharps, por ton - - < X X Cabin Bread - - - - " .? o o Oatmeal • •• _•• [' X X Pearl Barley - - --* •• Clr-lg ° v Hay and Corn Markibt. Wholesale. e.d._,d -SB, «s Maize (Syd.) none Hay medow „ CoL) 0-0 0 ton pressed 6WO m_ln I 6 6—7 0 Lucerne, ao 8 O—o iv " «6 9-6 0 Straw (load) 0 18-110 Oote . .3 6-3 9 Chaff .. ..3 10-4 10 Wheat (fowl! i 0-4 6 Hay (oaten) 5 0-4 10 Potatoes, £3. Retail. , _ Maize (scaroe). . „ _ Luocmo. tvwt.7 6-8 0 bnahel ..7 o—o 0 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Oate, ditto ... 0-0 0 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 Bran, 1001bs_ -7 6 Chaff, ditto 6 6-8 0 Wheat ((owl) 4 9-5 0 Pptot'ea.new 5 8-lb Hay, owt _ 6 I Wheat seed 0 0-0 0 Seeds.—ReteU. s. d. a. d. s. a. s. a. Ryegrass .-6 0-7 6 Cocksfootbl.7 6—B 6 ItaU^do.:.- 0-8 6 Trefoil lb. 0 7-0 0 Reddlover.lbO 9-0 10 RotstaU, lb. 1 6-0 7 White Clover 1 0-1 3 Timothy.lb. 0 7-0 6 Alsy_e,lb ..1 2-0 0 Luoerne,lb. 1 -0 0 Oowgrasa, lbl 2-0 0 Rope, lb ..0 5 0 0 Woolpookß In quantity, Ss Sd to Ss Bdeaeh rom bocks, 8a to 9a 6d per dozen. Fenolngwire Nos. 6,7 ond 8, assorted. £1010a to £17 per ton Coal and Firewood Market. Coal.—Newcastle, oorgo 82s per ton; yard. 36s to 10s. Bay of islands, at yards, SBs.t aoreened, 28s Od; ditto at the mine, 12s; ahljto Bide, 23b Ud. Waikato, at mine, ss; in Auokl___P* 178dd to 225; Taupiri, at mineßjßs to 12s: at yi.r_.l-. to 2-B: delivered. 2«s to 295., Whauwha. at mine, 8e 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household. 22s Kamo (household), 25b, delivered: steam. 2ps. Firhwood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8s to Oa por ton: deUvered, 12s to 13a; out, lis to 16s, Kauri Gum and Flax Markbt. Gum continues unchanged. The following sale* have been effeoted slnoe lostFrl days-Good ordinary Kalpara and Whan garei at £36 to £38;-East Coast, £45 to £17; receipts for May. 80 tons. FiJ-fc-Ftoest quality £18-£2 l per ton TOW .. -. - ..7 — 9 Fungus - - - •• -3d. per lb

BUILD-NO MAT-aMAIB. Timob-B.—Boorda and Scantling, 100 ft, best, lis: aeoond class, 8a Od ; .neat planed, tongued ond grooved, flrst-clnas, 15* 6d; seoond ditto, 10s 6d. Mills: Cargo, best, IU; second class, 6s : Baulk, 6b to 6s 6d. New Zealand Palings, sft (son), 10a; 6ft (heart I Ha; 6ft, 13a; Tl-tree Roils, £3 10s per.loo; Puriri Posts. £0 ss; Bhing.es, lis per 1,000; Hobart Town Palinp. sft, 17s; 6ft, 19s: Hobart Town roils, 90s, selling quotation.. Bricks (at W _au.i _5a por 1,000; Town Yards, _2 ss: delivered. £3108, Drain pipes, per 100, (6 inohea bore), 30a; i Inches, Ha; 3 Inches, to 2 Inohea, SI 10a per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, 18 lnohes 2s 6d per foot; 15 lnohes, 2s per toot; 12 inohea. Is 6d per foot; 9 ieohes, la per foot; 9 lnchos. 6d per fooot: 1 lnohes, Id per foot

Mail Notice.

Maim witt Globs __> Untjbb.— this Day. For Tal-tJO, per Mercury, ot i p.m. __-__ Kor Whangarei Heads. Woipa, Paruo, whan gorei, Tongihue, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at _ p.m. ' _*or Thames, per Enterprise, nt 6 SO p.m. Vet Whlliangl, per Man*, ot i p.m. For Whltloogt, per Magio. at 630 p.m. Saturday. 6th Instant. For Upper Mill, per Waratah, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahnrangl, Matakana, Manga wal. So., per Roae Cagey, at 10 a.m. For Talrua, per Pako, at 1 p.m. For Talma, per Dream, at S p.m. Monday, Bth instant. For Waitara, New Plymouth, and Wanganul, per Maogregor, at II a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, etc, porßotonianana, at 4 p.m. _ ' For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa. ond Mongonni, per Wellington, nt _ p.m. TUESDAY, 9th Inst For Taranaki and Southern porte-per Wanaka, at 8 a.m. TUBSDAY, 23rd Instant. Per b.b. City ot New Yor*. oa follow:— For Sandwich Islandß, United States of America, Canada, Brltlah Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign Weet Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom ond Continent of Europe, ot 1 p.m. .... j For money orders registered letters, anu newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters booring on extra fee of sixpence. ln addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board tbe steamer up to tbe time of sailing. This mall will be due ln London, oa Mon doy, July 3, 1883.

A post-office has been opened ot WaipMU. Wangaroa Horbour. Molla will be oloaed ov. ry Monday, at _ p.m. Roturn alalia will 08 reoeived every Saturday, at 8 a.m. N.8.-Game licenses (to kill or sell) may Mi obtained at this office.

S. B, 8133, Chief Postmaster; Chief Poet-0-Uoe. Aaokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

MAY 5, 188.. Theatre Royal—Grand Gladiatorial and Dra matlo Kntertainmen t, S p.m. Animal Meeting of Biblo Soolety (Auckland Branch): Y.M. 0.A., 7SO p.m. Meeting ot City Sohool Committee, T.'-Opm.

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

FRIDAY MAY 5, 1882.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance For Ihe future iv the distance. And the good, hat we can do.

BY the arrival of tho Sau Francisco mail we are put in possession of the full toxt of President Arthur's meßsage to tho U.S. Senate, votoing the Mill for tho restriction of Chineso imniigratien. As wo aotici potod, the President supports his action with full and satisfactory reasons, which ought to satisfy all whose scnao of justico ia not warped by interest or prejudice. His vital objection to the measure is that it involves a breach of the treaty obligations subsisting .between the United States and the Chineso Empire. The Burlinghamc Treaty, ho points out, conferred upon Chinese subjects the right of voluntary emigration to the United States, for tbe purpose of curiosity or trade, or as perma nent residents, and was in all reapects reciprocal as to citizens of tho United States ln China. Aa evils were seen to flow from the unrestricted influx of Chinese labourers to tho Stales, it was agreed to modify the treaty, by giving tho United States Gevemmcnt power to regulate or suspend the immigration or residence of Chinese in the States; but it was stipulated that they should not absolutely prohibit thorn, that the limitation or suspension should be reasonable and should apply only to tho labouring class ef I Chinese. This soc'ond treaty, tho President points out, is not reciprocal, but is of the nature of a concession by the | Chinese Government; ond this fact has doubtless weighed with him in giving a liberal interpretation to tho language of that document, and of tho Burlinghamc Treaty itsell. The Act which Lossed tho Senate provided for tho suspension of Chinese immigration for a period of twenty yearsj and further, thut all Chineso H^jr-fci-wrw-r^wJo*-^^ that they were entitled to protection under the Burlinghame Treaty ; and it not only proposed to suspend tbe immigration of the labouring classes, but also "skilled labonrers" of Chinese nationality. The period of 20 years he considers to bo unreasonable and against tho spirit ot the treaty, while the provision as to pass ports would be apt to prore vexatious, and the exclusion of skilled Chinese labour would be found hurtful to tho prosperity of the Western States. Cf Chinese labourers la gencial he remarks .-

"No one can say the country has not profited by tbeir work. They were largely instrumental in constructing the railways which connect the Atlantic and Pacific slope.. The States of the Pacific are full of the evidences of their industries. Enter prises profitable to capitalists and to labourers of Caucasian origin would have been dormant but .for them." This is surely an effective apology for the China man ; but it would seem to have had little effect in restraining the popular indignation in the Pacific States against President Arthur for his action. We read of crowded

indignation meetings to protest against what he had done, and even of his effigy being banged and burnt d by th 6 working men of those States which feel most acutely the pressure of Chinese competition in the labour market, Ibis denotes a stale of things which no reasoning nor abstract ideai", however conclusive and just tbey may be, can remedy. President Arthur admits that a natiou is justified in repudia ting its treaty obligations when they are in conflict with great paramount interests; and he grants the possibility of it being necessaiy, for tho protection of the labour of their citizens from Asiatic competition,

to adopt a permanent policy of exclusion. But this necessity, he claims, has not yet arisen, as he believes there are many States iathe Union where Chinese labourers may sti flhbe most acceptably received, and he fiu#tSr holds that such restriction of Chine-^immigration as was proposed would hove a most destructive effect on the com merce' of the very States which it was sought to benefit. He points out tbe groat possibilities which lie before th. State of California iv a development of trade with Asia, and warns the country that the policy of exclusion is cortain to have the effect of

turning the trade into more friendly channels. Thus, both on the score of international good faith and _f .elf-interest, he condemns

the provisions of tbe recent Act, Tbe considerations of nation il faith and national

trade, however, were found to weigh very lightly against tbe prospect of starvation or forced retirement before the unequal com petition of the Chinese with the European workmen in the Western States, and the latter were not slow to inveigh against the President's doctrines, as amounting to a protection of commerce and capital as against tne more important claims of the labouring community. In this thero is un doubtedly a considerable admixture of truth; but we believe the pre.eat condition of affairs in the Pacific States of America to be merely temporary, and that after a time the labour market would become normal, This would come about by a plain and natural process, bnt before it could be ac complished, much hardship would fall upon European workmen. It is to "assist nature," and to alleviate these hardships,

that the call has arisen for some restriction of the influx of Chinese, and in this light the demand is right and fair and well-in-

tentioned, Tho stringent law vetoed by the President showed) the tendency of men to fly to extremes; but hi 3 well-considered and able message to the Benate has placed the matter in a proper light, and has led the latter body to see the defects inherent in their drastic remedy for a heavily-pressing but only temporary evil, Wo have no doubt the whole of the points urged by President Arthur have received fnll consideration in the modified measure which has just passed the Congress snd Senate on the subject ot Chinese immi gration, »s we know that his views as to ' the fixing of a lesser limit to tbe restriction have been adopted. Tbe Chinese diffi culty, which it is vain to deny or ignore, will best be met by temperate and impar tial treatment on the part of the Govern ment of the United States, and that Government will best secure her own interests by respecting the rights and privi leges of others.

Municipal Accounts.

The municipal accounts of tho City of Auckland for the financial year ended the 31st March, 1882, have been published in accordance with statutory provision, and may be consulted at any time by inquiring burgesses. A hasty glance through them suffices to reveal the soundness of

our position, and to indicate the careful manner in which our funds are administered, betides affording irrefragable evidence of our rapid advance as a community in j 'material prosperity. The years of plenty are with us, and we progress. A few | figures, given by way ot comparison, may. serve to show more graphically than mere words could the healthy state of our finances, and the rapidity with which the 1 city is developing itself. The abstract balance-sheet gives the total receipts for tbe year under the head of General Account as £16,137 4s 7d, asagaiust£ll,397Ba3d for the previous year, and the excess becomes the more; gratifying as the items with which it ia made up are investigated. The revenue from all sources during the past year amounted to £156,467 17s 4d, while in 1880-81, it only reached £109,232 la 6d. Of course, general totals of this|_baracter do uot admit of simple couparison, seeing that they involve the inclusion of various adventitious items, which should not enter into the calculation. Still utter due allowance is made for all these, tho increase is considerable, as we have already pointed out. The balances are correspondingly l&rge, viz., £32,511 8s lOd, as against JE.9,310 18s lOd. A slight decrease is noticeable in the assets through writ ing oil several rates and a small in crease is also to be observed in the liabilities, but the difference in either caße is not significant. We may be tempted to recur to the subject nt an early date, but in the meantime it may be said, without qualification, that our monetary concerns arc well looked after, and our revenue judiciously utilised. Tho Corporation officials merit a word of commendation for their clear presentation of the accounts and tho system with which their financing is conducted.

Another instance of the commercial pro gress of the city is ..Horded by the largo increase iv th_ auctioneers' licenses for the current year over thoio of last year. The (Jity Council has received £120 additional revenue Irom this sourco alone.

Between the Catholic ond Presbyterian cemeteries there la a largo broken gully. The late heavy rainfall, with tbe polluted water from these cemeteries, ruus in an open drain through the centre of Newton, and is supposed by many peoplo tp be the cuuso ot ihe present epidemic ot measles in that locality.

The gum markot coutinucs firm, about (10 tons having come to band this week; The ouiy vessel at preso.it loading gum is the Parcora, which vessel has already taken in 2,000 cases, and has room for a further consignment. Good ordinary Kuipara and Whangarei is worth from £36 to £.'(-. aud Kast Coast from £45 to £47.

To-morrow uvea ing the members of tho variou. Bands of Hope meet for united practico of the pieces to bo sung a' the annual gathering. It is expected there will ho a largo muster, therefore the conductors mid other friends, also members of the clioir, aro iuvited to attond if possible, to assist ihe progress of the piactice. It is anticipated that the children's singing will form a pleatiug feature iv tho forthcoming entertainment.

A meeting ol the creditors of Mr W, S, Pulfortl was held to-day, when Mr Thomas Mactfarlnne was elected trustee in the estate,

A highly successful fruit soiree in con nection with the Parnell Wesleyan Sunday school took place last evening. Mr Richard Mc Arthur occupied the chair, aud addresses were delivered by a number of ministers 11 ml friends.

A sailing race between the small open boats Olive aud Ruby for £10 a-side, post poned from last week, is expected to take place to-morrow afternoon over the old course. Betting on the event i. about even.

A meeting of tho second fifteen of the Ponsonby Football Club is announced to be held this evening in the Poisonby Club Hotel. Business of the utmost import ance to the welfare of the club will be submitted, and it ia therefore deeirable that evory member should be present,

By mistake, the ltcv. S, Kdgcr, 8.A., was advertised tc conduct scrvico iv the Primitive Methodist Church, Alexandra street, last Sabbath evening, Tho Key. W. S. Pottor, the newly appointed pastor, was tho gentleman whose name should have appeared. But we aro in a position to statu that tho Ktv, S. Edger will conduct aervico iv the abovenamed church on next Sabbath evening, as per advertiscmentin Satudray's We' IcTimfrom *TJ rT_oofo that Captain Owons, of the barque Bella Mary, is gradually improving. It cannot be out of place to mention that tbo steward of the Bella Mary has been most unremitting in his care and nursing cf his captain. During the passage from Melbourne to this port his care and attention night and day was beyond telling. No doubt, in a treat measure tbe captain owes his lito to his steward, for had ho not received special care ou the voyage, he might neror havo reached port, At the meeting of tbe City Council last evening, when the letter from the A.D.C. to tho Governor re Iho opening of Govern ment House grounds to the public on cer tain days was read, one of tbe Coun cillors said they should be grateful for small mercies. Tbo Mayor ex* plained the circumstances under which the privilege of playing lawn tenniß ou the grounds had been granted to the members of the Northern Club. During Ilia .excellency's visit to Auckland he, with his suit., bad been the guests of tbe Northern Club, and _ir Arthur had, un solicited, granted tho use of the grounds to the members.

The following is a French recipe paid to be an infallible cure for both small-pox and scarlet fever, and it is claimed to havo saved the lives of patients after thoy were given up by tbe docters:--" Sulphate of zinc, 1 grain ; foxglove (digitalis), 1 grain ; one half teaspoonful of sugar; mix with two tablespoonsful of water; and when thor oughly mixed add 4 ounces of water. Dose: A tea.poonful every hour." An American gentleman, who has v.-.d this recipe, says it conquers the diseases named in every instance, tbe symptoms disappear ing after 12 hours' treatment.

The proprietors of the "Sportsman" have resolved to offer their new Champion ship of England Challenge Cup, of the value of 200 guineas, for competition on the Thames on Monday and Tuesday, June 19 aud 20 next. In order to encourage scullers to compete tho sum of - £100 will be given iv prize*, to which will be added the amount of the sweepstakes. The competition is open to tho world, and com petitors entering must join in a sweepstakes of £5 each Tbo prize money will be divi ded as follows :—The first man will take, in addition to the Challenge Cup, the en tire amount of the sweepstakes nnd £50; the second will receive £30, snd the third £20. The addition of £100 will bo mado only on condition that not lees than_ four compete. The entries will close on Friday, April 28.

Although the subject is somewhat an un savoury one, our ducy as conservators of the publio interest compels us to make reference to the statement made by the night soil contractor at last night's meeting of the City Council. If it is true, aSojMr Wilson says, that about half the earth closets in tho city are buried in the back gardens and yards, it is not to be wondered at that contagious diseases are rife in this city.' Auckland, from its natural position, should be the healthiest city in the colony, and it is high time persons of dirty habits are taught that cleanliness is one of tbclr first duties as citizens. We would suggest to the Council the necessity of passing a most stringent by-law regulating the dis posal of n'ght soil, clauses. being inserted enforcing the cleaning of the earth boxes at least once a month, and making the land lords responsible for tho due observance of the regulations.

The " Melbourne Review " for the cur rent quarter has come to hand, and both by tbe selection of matter that it contains, and the manner in which the various sub jects are treated, it ought to commend itself t. the notice of the reading public. It may be urged that on this occasion it is a trifle heavy, but serious in spirit and argumenta tive in style though the majority of the articles may be, they will all repay perusal. The " Review " invariably presents us with a number of biographical papers, and this time two are submitted, viz., one on Owen Stanley (Dean Stanley's brother) by E. E, Morris, M.A., and the ether on William Rathbone Gray (writer on social and political subjects), by Mrs F. K. Carter. Tho Hon. E. Langton contributes a review on Morley's " Lite of Cobden," the Hon. Joseph Jones descants upon "The Sumptuary Laws as an Illustration of the Powers of Government," and the vexed question of ''Religionin State Schools" is opened up from a Protestant point of view by the Rev. C. Strong and the Rev. Dr. Bromby, the. Eoman Catholic and secular standpoints to be stated in a further number of the serial. The titles of the other articles are: "Advance Australia," by H. G. Turner j " Personal Government," by the Hon, W. Forster; "A Camp in the Mountains," by Alex. Sutherland, M.A., ' and " The Editor's Library Table." I

The name of Mr C. Buddie waa miaprinted Bushell in yesterday's report of the cases at tho Resident Magistrate's Court, Mr Buddie appeared for plaintiffs iv the case .Taylor and untrlcan v, Dunfoy.

The Auckland Engineer Volunteers will fire for the company's belt tp-morrow (Saturday) at the Mount I-den Range, commencing at two o'clock p.m. The petition in favour of joining Pon- Ronby to the city will be forwarded to His Excellency the Governor by next week's mail. It already bears between five and nix hundred signatures, which is considerably more than one-half of the available number.

The annual meeting of the Auckland British and Foreign Bible Society will be held this evening in the ball of the Young Men's Christian Association, when the annual report will be presented, and addresses delivered by the chairman, the Rev. Thomas Buddie, Key. Alexander Reid, Mr Spurgeoa, and other friends of the cause.

In the case Fisher and Co. v. Kennedy, Mr Lusk appeared in the absence of Mr Laisbley, Mr T. Cooper appeared for de fendant, and a. the cose was withdrawn Mr Cooper asked for defendant's costs, to which counsel considered he waa entitled. His Worship thought defendant was en titled to something, aud would look into the matter. Mr Lai.hley waa not in the case.

A few of the friends of D. Carson, who was Badly injured at tbo recent lire at Mr Hoe's mill, have formed themselves into a committee for the purpose of giving a concert lor tbe benefit of Mr Carson, to be held in the Otahuhu Public Hall, on the evening of the 22ud inst. A good programme is in piogress, and to meet the wishes of the young people a dance will be introduced at the closo of the vocal and instrumental part of the entertainment.

We have received through Mesars J. Ingram and Co. acopy-of "The Australian Handbook and Shippers' aud Importers' Directory for 1882," published by Messrs Gordon and Gotcb, of Melbourne. This is its thirteenth issue. Judging from a cursory examination of the contents, tbe rending matter has been collated with care, while the inclusion of a number of maps renders tbe work valuable far reference .urposes. Tho principal, and perhaps the only feature of local interest that it con tains, is tho largo number ot Auckland advertisement*.

The demand for sawn-dressed timber is vow so great that many of tho local mills ate working night aud day ia order to keep up a supply. Sydney orders have recently increased considerably, while tho large number of new buildings in course of erection dispose of a great quantity weekly, F.nunatcly tho supply of baulk timber from the country lias been pretty good lately, and comes to hand quite equal to the required supply. Tbo price of timbor, however, continues firm ut quotations pub lished in our " wcokly markst" list.

I he mca between the open boats Madge,

Transit, Observer, Hattie May, and Leou, which takes placo to-morrow afternooD,

will most probably bo a very interesting event. Tbe three former ara each heavily backed for first place, tho Transit, if anything, being the favourite. The Leon and Hattie May are expected to struggle for fourth place. TII2 courso will be arranged prior to starting tho race to morrow.

On tho drainage question Mr Ben. Cian well writes as follows :—" I wish you oould havo published what ' Oxygen' (or indeed any ono olsc) could say in favour of ' drainage' (as understood), not ono reason as yet boon advanced. From all my ex perience, cosy won, it is just this, and tbis only, viz., (1) A creating, aud collecting a nuisance ; (2) then dawdling it through a scries of pipes, poisoning tho air whore possible ou its road, (3) then delivering it at somo other place, to be a greater nuisance still 1 And I defy anybody to disprove one of these pi-positions." Wo have been requested to correct an error which appeared in our issue of yester day relative to tho payment of wages to the crews of the Uniou Company's steamers. Tho custom of the corapany.it seems.is to pay tbe wagos at tbe end of eaoh month at any of the principal ptrta— Auckland or Dunedin—where the steamers may happen to bo, provided tho voyage is ended. In the Mingarooma's case Dunedin would be the terminal port, and in the Albion's Sydney. Tho crew of the latter vessel did not apply for payment, ~- .w.iugg p)a_.jn-_, r p_ w.««;ra- ti<_n« in the mind ot BU-coptible listeners. One of the 1110-t vanod importation., of Nature's choristers ever introduced into this city is on view in tho oentre of tbe Auckland market at a flower aiqll, Oa passing through this little vegetable world our reporter was greeted with quit, a musical welcome from this aviary of English and Australian song-bra, consist-

i ing of jars, goldfinches, skjlarki, parrots, etc, forming a happy family, some of them rob.d ia gaud lost plumage. The bird* are under the c.ro of Mr John Walker, who , discourses intelligently upon their roapoc tivc merits. Tho Southern Cross mine is again l.okiag well, aad shares are advancing in price, bavitrg within a few days risen from 3s ._ to Gs Cd. The mine manager, writing under dote March 4, says ;—•'From 80 to 100 lbs of picked .tune was broken out of the hauging wall leader yesterday, leaving fair gold in tho lace. Tho loader is about eighteen inches in thickness. They aro not good specimens, but vory good picked stove. I put two men on all night, aud a further lot of -.lib picked stono was broken out."—a telegram tv-day brought more pleasing intelligence, as follows : -"Just broken out 70ibs speci mens. Gold showing in the face. - Jam is __._TT_, managor." Our Wolroa correspondent sonds the fol lowing :— Tbe members of the Good Templar Lodue recently established here gave an excellent concert in the Public Hall on the evening ot the 2nd inst,, whioh was largely pano-ised by tho residents of Wairoa South, Haimi-, and Pnpakura. Several ladies sang and performed on the pii.uo to tbe delight of tho aadience, aad two capital recitations were given by Mr James Wilsou, jimr., with uoodt promi o. Misses Annio and Laura Wilson gave two highly creditable ro-dings from English authors. At the close of the concert a number of young persons gathered for danoinjj, and tripped it on tho "light fantastic toe" until four o'clock ia the morning. The whole was pleasing and enjoyable. The "Battle of Life, or the He o-jniscencos of a Working Man," is the re-1 cifrd of the struggles of one who haa ex perienced many of those euros and vicissitudes which pertain to a working career in various countries, The author is a Yorkshire mechanic, considerably ad vanced in years, a native of the pleasant town ot Knaresborougb, a description of which he gives. The whole ot the biography is com prised in 10 chapter., to which is added a scries of pathetic and burlesque sketches, some ofthemsucn as "Greenwich Fair," of other days, " War and its Victims," " A Miser," and a brief essay on " Omni potence," being interesting and acceptable, The author commenced life as an apprentice to a wood-tamer, and was placed disagree ably under two masters and two mistresses, who were incessantly quarrelling. The hardships and tyranny to whioh he was aubjected induced bim to quit Knarea borougb. Like Cobbett, hq went, to London, and in Charl.s-strept, West minster, enlisted for a soldier in the artil lery ot the Kast India Company. He next embarks for India, and gives a graphic account'of the manners and cus toms of tbe natives. Finally he purchases his discharge, and re tuns to his'father hind. The narrative proceeds to deal' with matters political and social in the great metropolis. Not satisfied with the climate and povcity of England, he takes a voyage in 1849 to Australia, but still unsettled, he returns to the old land, and occupies his time in making and selling music-stools The gold fever in Australia tempts him to, 4 venture again on the broad ocean, and in 1851 he starts, in the hope of realising a fortune, in the good ship Kent, iv company with the author of tbo " Rural Life of England," and Mr Home, author of "Orion," now in his 82nd year. His sufferings and "hair breadth 'scapes " in the goldfields and New bouth Wales aro depicted with picturesqueness aud force. He seeks the genial climate ot New Zealand, undergoes many privations, and is nearly wrecked on the voyage. Tho narrative is written in a very clear and creditable stylo, and contains excellent suggestions and advice to immigrants, , Two years ago the author again visited • England, but could not remain contented in i a land of extreme poverty and wealth, and where a man may starve on the stone steps ! of a palace. His description of the dark : side of London life is terribly and sadly true Finally, he returns to New Zealand a : sadder and a wiser man, and is now, in his , 66th year, a worker for bread in one of our I Auckland establishments.' These re miniscences bear tho stamp of truth with- , out exaggeration, and considering the ' circumstances of the writer, are deserving '■ oi commendation, '

The Auckland Harbour Board require tenders for two silt punts. A concert and limelight exhibition will take pUce at Northcote on Monday evening next.

A cricket match will take place on Saturday at the Three Kings, between an eleven from the Three Kiogs College and the Onehunga second Eleven. Play com mences at 2 sharp. The following will represent Onehunga :.-Brown (2), Harris (2), Hunt, Shaldrick, Beavers, Sutherland, Jeffrey, Bower, and Leahy. We have been favoured with an inspec tion of the design of the public fountain it is proposed to erect in Albert Park, the fountain, which will be highly ornate, is to be supplied by a Glasgow firm. Its height will be 15 feet.

The flour market has been in a very un settled state for several weeks, it being especially difficult for merchants to fix a quotation for southern produce. On re ference to our market list, which appears to-day, it will be seen that the wholesale prices have been advanced from £1 to £1 10a per ton all round, while still having an upward tendency. Bran and sharps are now quoted at £7 per ton, having recently advanced £1 per ton. At a meeting held in the Newton Hall lost night by the Star of Newton Lodge, 1.0. G.T., Bro Lightfoot, G.W.C.T.. offi ciating, the following officers were in stalled for the ensuing quarter:-Bro Newton, W.C.T.; Bro Hooper, W-V.T.; Bro Buchanoa, W.8.; Bro Rills, W.F.S.; Sister Lightfoot, W.J.; Bro Bright, W.C.; Bro Somerville, W.M.; Bro Boyle, W. J.U.J Bro Proctor, W.C.G.; Bro Hilt, W.A.S.; Sister Edmonds, W.D.M.

Mr Arthur Elliott, the popular actor, who has for some time been familiar to Auckland playgoers, takes a well-deserved benefit at the Theatre Boyal on Monday night. Mr Elliott has in his time played many porta in Auckland, and in all ot these has shown a versatility and talent of no m«an order. The tickets which bav# already been sold for tbe Choral Hall are available, of course, at tho Royal. A large number of tickets have gone off, and a bumper house may be expected to greet this thorough exponent of the drama.

Last night there was a good attendance at the Theatre Royal on the occasion of the benefit tendered to Mr J. Mace and and Professor Miller. The amusing comedy, "Charles II." was the first item on the programme. Aftei' an Indian club performance by Mr Keesicg, Mr Mace uppeared in his statuary representations. They were very successful, aud fairly brought down the hause. Mrs Mace con tributed two serio-comic soags, " Sailing sailing," and '• Will you take my arm." After a sparring exhibition by Mr Keesing and Professor Miller, a numbor of glove contests bstweon amateurs took place, creating unbsunded amusement. Many of the combatants showed considerable skill. Several large caticataros were drawn by Mr Edwards before the audience, one of tkem representiag Mr Mace and Professor Miller at a sparring bout, being exceedingly good. A fencing match between Miller and Mace was greatly appreciated. It was subsequently ainouiced that Miller was prepared to play at foil or single stick with any man ia New Zealand, for £100 a-eide. A boxing bout between the two champions, and on exhibition of French wrestling by Mom. Victor and a French amateur, brought tho entertainment to a close.

A correspondent writes: —A few evenings ago thore was a paragraph in the Star stating thai Mr Stevenson, of Onehnnga, had a mouse-catching hen. About fifty years ago (I was a boy than), I had a pair of pigeons, and, io seed time, they used to get a hen's egg to Bit on, so as to keep them out of harm and danger. One day 1 heard a feeble chirping in the "dookit," and on inspeotiig the contents I observed a little baby chicken sitting beside the mother " Deo," Being uncertain as to whether the old lady would feed her charge, I took it to a neighbouring farm house, where it was put in with a family of young chickens. After a fow weeks' nurs ing, I brought it homo, and it grew to be a great pot, and a perfect beauty. Its father was a thoroughbred game cock, snd the juvenile inherited a good share of the liglitiig propensities natural to the race. One day it (ought for about a quarter •f an hour with a .ovoge he-rabbit, jump ing np and biting the ears and head of the rabbit, while the rabbit tore oil the feathers off the chicken's breast. Finally they had to be separated. We had a large garden, having a number of grass walks, and it wa -01 «.t I, fo_-l iH__i_i I m mil i i-ii .Li,. -1,.... -.|l. In*.. nt--- J still for a moment, then make a sudden spring, catch a mouse in its bill, then give it a shake and a squeeze or two, then ■wallow it. Many a time have I seen it perform that same operation, and it wasted no time over tho performance.

G, llulme, Butcher, Queen-Btreet, Price- Hat :-Mntton. 2d, 3d, Id; roost bser, 4. and 6d; boiling be*r SJd and 3d; pork. 3d to 6d; veal, 3d, -d, fid; superior B»u»a_«e, id; Gorman eaa saK.B, Od. Poultry lard, etc. Corned beef, tn 100. 200, an*3oolbbarr-ls. 2_rt p_r lb—Opposite City Market, Queen _troei.-[ Advt. j

Mr Morgan, Chemist, "Tbe Holdcn Mm t-r," Karangahape Koad,has recently made a very Bnperlor kind ot lavender water by a new prooeas. It bos been analysed by members of tlie mo-loiil profession, andpraneuaced to be o( an agreeable ond potent quality.—[advt ]

Sawing Machines,—D, S, Chambers, 70 Queen-street, opposite the Bonk.—Advt.

Uickson's " G.N.L.A. Kstate and Busi ness Oaiette and Land Buyers' Guide " tor April contains 24 piiKos ot information useful to every settler ond business man, lnolu.ini; o large amount ol Interesting reeding; matter, A speci men number sent .rati, on reoe'pt ot address— T. YV. Hiokaon. Gr-t_.L.__, Auoklond.-lAdvt).

CHARITABLE CONCERT.

A CONCBBT in aid of the widow and orphans of Ihe late Mr Charles Lee, who was drowned ia the harbour through the capsizing of a boat, was held ia the Athanceum (late Newton Kirk) last even ing. There was a large audience, and the proceeds of the entertainment should there ore prove a handsome contribution to the benefit fund. Proc-cdiags were opened with a musical selection by tbe Artillery Band, under Bandmaster Hunter, which was given in creditable style ; Mr Ryan, who had tho management of the concert, following with " The Sexton," Mr Barnett gave "'ihe Flying Dutchman," nnd was deservedly ap plauded for his performance, while Mr Rhodes, although not in good voice, secured the plaudits of the audience tor an excellent rendering of " The Village Blacksmith," and in res ponse to an imperative encore ga.e "lathe Gloaming," in good style. Mrs Revitt sang "Never More," with fine effect, and was rewarded with prolenged applause, while Miss Samps.v, who sang " Twickenham Ferry " very nicely, had to submit to a recall, and gave " You and I," in which sho appeared to oven greater advantage than in her previous effort. "TheMidshipmite," sung by Master W. Sharp, and a masterly execution of " Maiy Queen of Scots," in recitation, by Mr David, en, concluded the first part of the programme.. After tbe usual intermission the Artillery Band performed further musical selections, and Mrs Revitt again made her appearance with " Sleep, my Dnr. ling," ana in response to an encore, " Coming thro' the Rye," both'productions well-rendered. Mr Jennings gave "Eileen Allannah" (with choru«), which had to be repeated. Mr and Miss Peace gave a med ley duet, ln which the young lady appeared to advantage. A n encore being demanded, the audience were gratified wiih a repeti tion of the latter portion. Mis. Freeman sapg "Apart,"' Master Sharp "My Grand mother's Chair," and Mr Carter,' "Still I Love Thee," and Mr John Reid having treated his listeners to vii attractive rendering of " The British Lion," was loudly applauded and had to re-appear, when "fiame cam' our Guidman at i. en" wu. sung with very taking effect. Miss Peace sang prettily " The Murmur of the Shell,'' which \yaß well deceived. The con cert was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. We should not Omit to state that tho hall was kindly lent free of charge by Dr. Wallis. A word of praise is also due to Mr W- G. Wheeler for his efforts in making the concert a financial success.

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

An Alphabetical Football Match will be played on the Domain Orioket Ground to-mor row (Saturday) afternoon, Klok off at 2,30 ■sharp. From A to Li-Arneil, Ansley (2). Braund, Bindon (2), Buraeßß (2, Burton, Carter Croxton, Cox, Culpan. Clayton (2), Coleman (2)' Colo. Charter, Fisher, GUI, Holy day. Henna Innis, Jordan, Jobnßon. Joughln, and l_eo-io' M to Z:—MoQeehle, Matthias, Meoky, Mearns' Monnook, Mears, Moginie, McCormlok, Newell! n'Connor, Pearson, Pulford, Pioroe Ryan Bimms, Skeene (2». Sibbin (2), Sllvo, Bhortland' Bpencer, Yon Stnrmer, Whiteside (2), Watson Webßter, ond White. .** ■ • A footbaU matoh will bo played to-mor row in the Domain hollow, ot 2.30 sharp, between 15 ot the Parnell Ist F.C. ana 20 ot the 2nd Pornell F.O. All members ot the latter dub are requested to roll up.

CITY COUNCIL.

The usual meeting ofthe Conncil was held last evening. Present .-His Worship-he Mayor (J. M. Clark, Esq.), Crs. Crowther, Waddell, Thompson, Fleming, Montague, Hemus, and Phiilipps. MiNUTfiS.-The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence Outwards. -A pre cis of the letters sent since last meeting was

read over. , -- ! letters.—Letters were read :-h rom Major Knollys, A.D.C. to Bis Excellency the Governor, re tha opening of the Govern ment House Grounds to the public (alioady published)—acknowledged with thanks, it being resolved, on the motion of the Mayor, that notice boards be fixed on the grounds, requesting the public to protect shrubs &c., aud that perambulators should not cross the lawns. From James Irwin, applying for compensation for injury done to his pro perty by the raising of tne Alexandra street footpath-referred to Streets Committee. From E. Jessop complaining that the night-soil contractor had refused to clean his premises on the ground [that the pre vious occupants had neglected to pay the account. The night soil contractor was heard on the matter. He wanted the Coun cil to define who was responsible, the land lord or tbe tenant. Last year he paid £600 odd wages and had collected but £300, and had lost £1,7-0 since he embarked in the businesa. He suggested that the Council should advertise in the papers that if air«arsw«re not paid by tenants the land lords should be responsible. He produced s.veral foolscap sheets of arrear. He said that half the closets iv Auckland were buried in the gardens. The Mayor sug gested that Mr Wilson should summon one or two of the defaulters.—lt was resolved that the whole question of the collection of fees for the removal of night-soil be referred lo tha Finance and General Purposes Com mittee. From C. Atkin, reminding the Council of their promise to moke the road way at the rear of his premiaes.—The Sur veyor was instructed to prepare a rough plan aud estimate ol the cost forthwith, From Messrs Smith and Kcir, complaining of the removal of the Mount Eden 'bus stand to .hortland-street which entailed a consider able loss on them.-It appeared that the grievance uroae fio.n ihe Mount Eden i'buses being compelled to stand behind the Parnell 'buses, the Shortland-street eland having been gazctt'd as a stand for the Parnell busses only. —It was decided to gazette the Shortland-street stand as a stand for Mount Kden 'buses. From A? esirs Hesketh and Richmond, a.king for a copy of the Messrs i.ason and Archibald's contract with the Council—referred to Legal Committee with power to act. From Mr H, I*. Abbot, ap plying that the footpath fronting the Opera 1 louse be a=phaltcd—application granted on usual conditions. F.tom Mr J. Warren, complaining of the bad state of the Pun soaby road footpath near his residence— referred to Streets Committee. From Messrs J, and li. Buchanan, applying foi an extension of their lease for 12 months— application refused, From Mr M. Hender son, applying for permission to construct s right-of-way, six feet wide, to be called In surance Lane—referred to Street* Committee From Mi.srs Smith and -.mold, applying (or a building permit in respect of certain plans and specifications prepared by the late Mr Wrigley—granted after inspection by the City Surveyor. From the (Jity Turncock, complaining of the leaky state of the valve-house, and asking for certain repairs—refuired to Streets Committee, with power to act, From T, B. Hannaford, lengthily referting to the complaint pre. viouely made by bim against Inspectoi Goldie; be accused that official of partiality and petty spite—ordered to be laid on th* table. From T. H. Ivey, complaining ol the unfinished state ot the foatpath ia City Koad—referred to the Legal Committee, From J. W, Jenkinion, applying for per mi.sion to erect a temporary shed iv from of hie premises in Lome-street—referred tc Street Committee. From the Secretary tt >t. James's Pr.sb-teiian Church,asking thi Council to remove some earth from the footpath, as the Church Committee pur posed erecting a well—application granted, Stanley-street.—Cr. Phillipp. pre rented a petition from a nnmler of res'denti iv S'anley and Biuaswick.strecti, asking that sco<ia be laid down,—Referred t< Streets Committee. Collingwood-strekt. — A number o: residents in Collingwood-strcet petitionee ihe Council for a street lamp.— Referred tc Streets Committee, TrWm^omS^£nlsSiiß& adopted.

Fire Alarms.—The oommitteeappointed re fire alarms reoemmended that they bs sold to the Government for the nominal sum of ss.—Adopted. PABK Committkb. -Th's committee recommended tbe acceptance of Mr Oxley's tender for the erection ola flagpole 73 feet high at a cast of £50. The committee also recommended the calling for tenders for the erection of two gun platforms, and that orders be Bent for a fountain.—The report was adopted, and tbe recommenda tions ordered to be carried out. Water Tariff.—Tbe committee ap pointed to revise the water tariff brought up their report. It was to the following effect :— Your committee recommend the following alterations in the Waterworks by-law (ordinary Bupply) .-Clause 2. That tho rate be 2. per cent, in place of 3 per cent, but not less than 10s per annum. 3. That rate be 2 per cent. In place of 21 per cent. 5 and 6, That these clauses be struck out 7. Shall be charged tho usual rate and minimum. S. Shall read as fol lows:—" Hotels warehouses, and factories £3 per annum; and, if by meter, in addition to meter charge, £110* each." 9. Privxt* establish ments, £1 Ills; and, if by meter, in addition 15a each. 10,12,13, li and 15. That the words "if not supplied by meter" bo added to the.c olauses. 16. That the rate be lOd per lOOOgala. in place of Is 3d. 17. That thia clause be struck out. 18. Should read as follows:—" Manufac turers and othor consumers not specified, lOd per 1000 gallons. 19. That Sd be the rote in place of Is. 20. That the minimum charge bo 10 000 gallons per quarter. 21. That thi3 clause be struck out 2'_ That a clause be inserted after 22, as follows:—" Adjoining borough orhighwav districts laying their own mains shall be cbarged Is per 1000 gallons without assessment. The supply to Government for asylum, gaol, and hospital to be at a rate fixed from time to timo by the Council." 29. That the following words be added to clause 22:-" No hose attach ment will be allowed unless paid for by meter or otherwise." 31. That the rate per hose be 7s Odin place of 10s. 33. Builders shall be sup plied by meter at Is 6d per 1,000 gallons; they shall deposit tho cost of the meter, which shall bo retained as security that the meter is left in good order; no rent shall be charged for meter, Minimum 10,000 per quarter, or, any portion of a quarter. Outside city, 2s 6d per 1,000 gallons, same conditions. That a clause be inserted between 30 and .0, as follows :— "All supplies other than to private dwell ing houses must be by meter. 42. That the last two lines of clause 42 bo struck out, and tho following words added :—"Looks of meters to be uniform, and supplied by Counoil." 64. That the last four lines be struote out, and the following words added:—" Every closet must bo of tho bestconsiruction. and subject to the opprovol of tho heod of tho Waterworks De partment" Tho reductions recommended on tho a-sessmont rate amount to £195 p»r annum, or Bay 12. per cent. On the motor rate to £594 por annem, or (say) 331 percent. On the whole Waterworks revenue the reductions amounts to (say) 14. por oent. Other alterations recom mended your committee believe .(ill consider ably reduce this estimated reduction. Town Hall and Public Libxary Site.-The Mayor moved that the con sideration of the question of the Public Library and Public HaU sites be referred to the Finance and General Purposes Com mittee. He temarked that a number of Cra. considered that a site In Wellosley street, opposite to Crowtber's premises, would be preferable to that previously fixed on by the Council in Upper Qneen-street. He would re.ommend that the prico of the Wellesley-street property be ascertained from Dr. Philson.—On the suggestion of Cr, Thompson, UU Worship agreed to add to his resolution the words " and that the owners of the property adjoining the site on both sides be communicated with as to the price of their property.—The Mayor stated that the Sayings Bank trustees were about to take important action, and it was, possible that both bank and Council might co-operate. The trustees spoke of some thing that would cost £5,000, and would give £1,000 a year for maintenance—The ie.olution was carried, Tenders.—Tenders for the drainage of Cook-street gully were received from W Mason, £350 ; Carter and McMahon, £295 • J. Brett and W. .Alcock, £345 : W. Kirbv' £283; J. Irwin, £289 10s; J. Heath and J, Newton; £270; McCoulan nnd Co. £320 • A. Archibald, £447. The surveyor'erm' tiniate Was £300. Messrs Heath and Co.'s tender was accepted. Tenders for tho drainage of Cook-street lane were received from A. Archibald, £63; W. Kirby, £109 : J.;. Ble« dea ' £195 ' Carter an«l McMahon, ' £73. Estimated cost, £95. Archibald's j tender was accepted. Several teuders for cutting gorse on the Groat North Road and Abbatoir Road were received. Those of' Cromarty for the Ureat North Road end ! Bodelland Neill for the Abbatoir Road, be-' ing the lowest, were accepted. j Boiler at Abbatoir.—The Inspector of Abbatoits reported that the large cast iron boiler at the abbatoir had cracked, and recommended that a wrought iron one be ! procured. ' . j

- Park Gardener.—Twelve applications for the post of Park gardener were received and referred to the Finance and General Purposes Committee, tbo applicants to be in attendance at the Council Chambers next Thursday evoning at seven o'clock.

The Proposed New Cab-si and.—The

j memo, from the Surveyor, suggesting the I moving back of Queen-street betweon Shortland and Fort-streets sixty feet for the ' purpose ot forming a cab-stand, waa read, ' The Mayor remarked that he did not see his way to making any recommendation on the matter at present.—Memo, ordered to lio on tbe table. .

SPORTING.

By Arcids,

*■ Ne Jupiter quldem omnibus plooet." O'BniEN, the Australian pod., who failed last Saturday to do 76 miles ln 12 hours ln the Lorne street Hell, was not ln a fit condition to go on the track at all to start with; and. besides. It ta absurd to expect to make a good record on a traok which requires 32 lops to the mile and on a floor as slippery oa Rlass.-aotu.liy waxed tor dancing.-and scaroely safe to walk npon. let alone run round. Up to 5 o .look O'Brien had made a good reoord, and it looked a moral that he would do the distance, but about that time be came down ot one of the oornera and hurt 1 hiß leg. This reduced him to a walk for a time; but, otter a spell at thot, he started to ran again, and ssemed oil right till some on i authorised individual gove him a bottle of ! lemonade, which he-finished at a draught, l aad immediately got a bad stitch ln tbe Bide, whioh brought him to walking again. He wore this off. however, and had just started on a stroDg loping run, when, in turn ing one ot the corners where the sand had worn off ihe track, bis test ahot up and he cams a terrible cropper, falling on hia shoulder and bead, and partly stunning himself, besides cut ting his shoulder badly. He was forced book to a walk again, end. with only two or three lops of rnnning, kept that up till 11 o'olcok wh»n he had completed bis 12 hours, and done 65. miles. Considering all hU disadvantages, thia must be looked upon as a good day's travel,and gives on laeo of what he o.uld do under more favourable circumstances, at the olose of his ta.k,Mr Hi-lup. on behalf of a few friends and admiru_, presented him with a gol* rlog and an address. About 1,000 peo le visited the hall during the day and evening. O'Brien, by his gentlemanly an et bearing, and strict honesty, added to his Bpleodid porformaDcea. ha- done much to raise the tone ot athietio contests ia Anokland. and that a good example was needed was beginning to be point ally appar _n t. W ben beaten, O'Brien never off .red exoatea or used rough language and when, as waa generally the case, he was - victorious, bo took bis success even batter than he did hia defeat, which la say ing a good deal, as the latter la ihe more difficult to behave well under. O'Brien has _ ti uly gentlemanly manner, and baa mode many frlenda aud not a single enemy ar_on__t those he has come in contaot with, l wish him every success in the freßh fields where he gooa to show his prowess, and only hope that he may have tho opportunity of meeting Cum min- the Scotch champion of the world at a mile, and when he does I shall expect to hear of a new champion, and an Australian at that. O'Brien has been very unwell since Satnr lay's tourney round the Lome-street HaU. Ho haa ■ been under the oare of Dr Goldabro', and la Blowly recovering hisfxbausted vitality, The fact is O'Brien was run out before he undertook the twelve-hour job. fhe haudicaptiera for the C.J.C, Haudloap appear .0 havo made a very fair job. It is too early yet to analyse the pr_d.uot.on, but 1 expect to Bee a large acceptance. Sammy Goodman went round the corners ot the Lorno street Hall like a cit his size helping him a lot. and won tbe half-hour go-as-you please easily by several Japs. Tbo trio of splenold men who have occupied ' the boards at the Tneatre Koyoi bince Satur day night hove provided o really firßt-losa . evonioit'samusement, varied and Interesting; and without a shadow ot anything that could* ' offend tho moet fastidious minds. It Is worth all ' the admission money to • co Professor Miller ln , his performing costume, whioh displays to suoh advantage the gigantic development of mu-ole pofsasaed by the modern gladiator. Monsieur 1 Viator too, ln addition to being o finely built ' man, is as active as a panther, and, like a oat, ' seems always to tall on his feet iho sparring Is ' conducted with the greatest good temper, and 1 some ot it ia really the perfection of science. i ome of the Home paperßßay that Innes, Han - Inn's backer, offers Trickett three matches, viz,. . with 1 tos. for £200. with Goodwin for £100, and ' with Largan for £100, all to be contested on the ' Thames. Tbe six days go-as-you-please ot Geelong, be tween the pedestrian Edwards, ond tbe trotter Conquering Hero, for £100, resulted In an easy ' viotory for the horse, who covered 131} miles. ' while the ohampion accomplished only 123} - ml'es, Hutohens, the champion English sprinter, has : been challenged by a young man hitherto nn '■ known to fame—Tottersall, of Cllth*ro-to run - 110 yards for £100 a-slde. It Is almost uni versally conceded that Hutohens Ib tea yards ' faster in a quarter of a mile than any ped, of ' paat or present days. ; a football match atAdslnideMoently.between ) the Norwood end Royal Park clubs, terminated In a .orlmiange, not in accordance with foot ball rules, owing to a throw being disputed aa l unfair. • i Cosson aad Mollis ran a mile race in the Domain, on Saturday, for £10 a-Bide. It was won easily by Cos. on. Both are lads under 16, ' who have competed in several of the open - ev.nts reoently, without suocess, , Several "ladies'' were present at the prize , fight between Bulli yon and Ryan, sweet gentle > dove-eytd darlings. > So W. S. Pagan, late of Auokland, bat now living at Christchureh. wa. dreadfully licked f by w. J. Burke, the mile champion of Ounedin, ; Pagan la a very fair mller.and eon do about 4.53. 1 bat be should never ran away with tke Idea that > because he can do that, he can race a man like Burke level. But bio w was always Fagan'e weak i point; eve* in the old d«ys here when he nnod 1 _____;., ~ m__e in. yace _or oeweu, ne used to I confidentially Inform hla friend that" he could win If be liked, you know," wbereas the troth

was c'ewell could give him a big start ond run over him. Ot course be improved, and ia a well-grown stropping young fellow, bat he can't run Burke, and never will. It Is to be devoutly hoped that Triokett Is now satisfied that he Is not fit to row on the same ocean as Hanlan. Ho has again been die gracefally beaten, as was ft. W. Boyd pre viously, and a« hove all who hove been matched against the wonderful little Canadian. Konlaa baa all through deserved the highest praise tor hi- pluok ond spirit, and above all, his hones-y, when by simply not pulling hard e_"u_'a to beat Trlckett or Bora, he oould have won tens of thousands of pounds. It says a great deal (or hla e'roightness that he should simply go to win the stoke, and perhaps the very few bets available against him. It Is obont time he was let alone by theie would-be cham pions of the world. If any new man can be found to go at him, well and good, bnt these played out crocks are very tame, and become monotonous. Th- football season was inaugurated on Saturday last by a match between picked sides, mostly _ rofton men, under Mo.sr- C. white -»d _h Orohard, in the Domoin. A good game resulted, and many ot the players showed good form. The brothers Whiteaide, White, »keen, and Oro.ard were proa inent. To-morrow a n a'ch will be played on tbe Cricket around, b«twaon Bast and West Knda oi tha City. Toe oipt_laaandßeoretaryß met last evening, and a> ranged tbe programme tor the * co. on. The racing atßUeraUe on Saturday was of an intore_ting character, and creditable to all concerned. Tho principal event, the Winter Oats Handicap, was won by the useful daugh ter of Hippocampus and Slander, ridden with freat judgment by Tommy Taylor, who rought hey *ip at tho bend for home, and as suming the lead kept it to tbe post, though ho was very nearly euchred on the post by George Williams on My Dream, who coming <with a terrific rush on the outside was only beaten by a short neck. The Hurdle Handicap was won by N or II very easily, hor most dangerous op ponent, Itakau, running round a hurdle. The ' Last Spurt" Handicap was won after an ex cellent race by My Dream, George Williams making the ttost,, of tho gelding oil the woy. Williams also had the winning mount in the Consolation, which Paramena won easily. Catch em showed great foot in this event, and hang on to Paramena till well down the straight The event in which centred the greatest in terest, the steeplechase match between Te Whetu and Catch'em, resulted In a wretched __zle. Catoa'em baulkingat the doubtful f -nee on the flat opposite the stand, where three horses came down at Easter, and resolutely de clining to jump, left To Whctutogoonashe liked, and h- cantered and waited around tho course without an error, taking all his fences well. I3mins. Usees, was the time occupied. The winner was ridden by Billy Edwards, and Catch'em by Pat McCoy. Mr Joseph Galla.her informs me that it was by the advice of his trainer, Donald Taylor, that Catch'em was not started ot Fapakura. Taylor called Mr Gallagher's attention to the bad knee the horse suffered from, and Said he would require all the reßt ho could get to put it right for tho match; and as the steeple chase against Te Whetu was not arranged till lato on Friday night, it will bo readily aeen that Mr Gallagher could not have scratched the horse earner than he did. aa he started for Papaknra at ten o'clock on Saturday morning. lam glad to be able to make this explanation on Mr G's. behalf, and I believe it is a perfectly correct one. Mr J. K. Poole left by the Zealandia, for Sydney, on Monday. He will winter there, and will work his profession at the some time thot ho recruits hia health, and) will return as usual immediately after the Melbonrne Cup, and in time to make his usual book on the Auckland Cup and Steeple, The last wager he booked was on board the steamer, £1,000 to £10 Naviga tor and Gudarz, V.R.C. Derby, and Melbourne A lot of money ha. been laid in Auckland about tho two .egenhoes, the two Navigators, or Segenhoe and Novigotor coupled, for' tho next Melbourne Derby ond Cup. Indeed, these are almost the only doubles enquired tor here. - ■ ■' The Americans are again to the tore In English racing. Passaic, by Longfellow—Fury has won tho City and Suburban Handicap, ono of the largest Spring events. Passaic is the pro perty of Mr P. Lorillard, the Amerioan tobacco man. The treatment of Young Sledmere ia the grand National Steeplechase at Christchureh is simply absurd. On previous performances he should have had about lOst., Or at most lOsti 51bs, to carry, and ho is allotted list. Slbs. on a four mile journey, receiving only 211bs, from Clarence who at New Year here, gave him 281bs. anda beating. Clarence getting second and Sledmere being unplaced. Hutchens, tho f ustest sprinter in the world, has won his third Sheffield Handicap. This feat has only been accomplished by two men pre viously, viz., Clowry and Jackson. Hutchens ran his 131 yards (giving Liddle and Gillon 9J and 101 yards respectively) in 12J seoonds. This is reckoned, and rightly too, the beat authenti cated time on record. Tho two men, Liddle and Gillon, were "plants," i.e., men who had been laying book for a show, aud who had got it, but had their certainty upset by the wonder ful speed developed by Hutohens. The winner B!_ d _",?, "soffer" between them only cleared about £100 or £500, when they should have made £5000 at least ever such a win.

Young lodiees and gentlemen about to start housekeeping will be reielved ot a _rreot deal ot trouble by oolling on the undersigned. You can ascertain ln a fow minutes the coßt ot furnishing a three, four, five, or six roomed bouse. Not only oon you form a correct estimate, hut you o _n see all the goods reudy for delivery at the various prices. Garlioa ond Cranwell keep a larger Btook of carpets ond bedsteads than any other house In Auokland; also the greatest variety of household furniture, most ot it manufactured by their own workmen. Five per cent, discount allowed for cosh at time of purchase. New-comers are Invited te stroll through the City Hall Arcade, and satisfy themselves by on inspection of the stook of the good value we offer, and the readineee we are enabled to execute orders entrusted to our oare. —Garllok and Cranwell, City HaU Aroade.-. AIiVT, , '

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. MAY 5



Speoial Advertlaemeßta __-_-_--_-_--_-,IS-ii-_^§lJ^Eafeg£C SRI «H «. < < < < <<<<<< << -. <•<■.-. -. < fei,fL l fer_ l &,fcsfc(S < fc l fe^& ( fefa&(f.l-ifefcifc{ki&(^ifef«i aoac.soaecssoeoc.cisoaaeeic.aacso nHriBHHKHQQHnnct3HCHHMHS<E3EIM _3t._jffilll_3wMMffi-.W-HBHwP.Kn3wW-.W_3f. HEHeßH__|3gSH_!H_lß_!_!scSßScl.i.-.e SSSSSSS3SSS3SSSSSSSSSSSSSS 1882 \yjNwnt. 50 CASES 50 The first portion of the NEW GOODS for this Heason ore now on view, amongst whioh are some Maonifioent Lings of BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CHEAP SUITS. . Parents and Guardians will find it advan tageous to moke an Early Sblbotio-.. The STOCK of MEN'S CLOTHING to simply superb, and the VABi_rry of HATS, HOSIERY, SHIRTS, BLANKETS, FLAN NELS, &c, second to none In New Zealand. Auckland Branch: QUEEN-BVBEET, Opposite Theatre Royal; And at Albert-street, ________ J. FITZ3IMONS, Manager, QQQpaaQQQQQf-ipqanaQgngaggap -3_.-_E_-a-.HE_HwSSnSmHnnSnSHHmHn EaffIWaMWBKWMSWwSWKWWMMffIWKHI-) SH^CHHHHH^j:i-H-<H-i6H6H-H-HS-I6H-H&tH&<B WILLIAM X, BRIDGMAN Invites Inspection of a LARGE LOT OF NBW BARGAIKS. 1250 yards New Homespun Serge (all Shades), lO.d. worth Is 3d 200 yards all wool heavy Dresa Serge. IOJd yard 10,000 yards of Dress Materials, in great variety ot material and shades, from -id yard, being much under usual prioe 100 heads Genuine English Worsted, Is Ud, very durable, all shades 300 pairs of New Blankets, from 6s Bd pair, extra value: these have been well bought, and fold at a small advance SO Hearth Ruga (beautiful patterns, slightly damaged), from 6s 3d, worth S3 125. yords wincey skirting, Did yard, oheap at is SO All Wool Llama Bhawis — Scarlet, Blue Navy, &c —6s 6d, worth Ds 6d A Nice Assortment of Wool Shawls (ln great variety), all pries A Large Htock of Mattings, Floorcloths (all qualities), Carpets, Linoleum, &0., which will be aold at very reasonable rates Good Assortment of Men's and Boys' Ulstere, Overcoats and Macintoshes 75 Pairs Men's Worsted Cord Trousers—Drab, Blaok, and Grey. &0.-_s 6d 250 Pairs Men's Tweed Trousers, from 0s Ud White and Coloured Moles—Men's and Boy-B at lowest rotes . ' Men's Trousers and Vests, 12s Gd, lis Bd_ 16s 6d, ■ I 18b fld, 22s 6d, extra value Large Lot ot Men's Tweed Coats, from 7s 6d A great Variety of Boya' Suite (long trousers), _2s6dto3os Men's and Boys' Hats In great variety and at all prices Men's Coloured Shirts, from la 8d to 3s fid White Shirts, Is 6d, good value A Good Assortment of Double-width Ulster Tweeds, is 6d, ia 9d, fie 6d



PATTERNS FREE BY PO3T. JUNCTION DRAPERy WAREHOUSE, J^ 1 U.I- SE.EIVID Ex Crownthorpe and Arabella, and Late Arrivals, large shipments of brubßblb and tapkbtb. Carpets, (AIX, NKW PATTEBNH). ABplendldAßSortment ot Frenoh and English CRETONNES. LAOE AND NET CURTAINS In Great Variety. Bka_s and Iron Bedsteads and Cotb. iron vbnktian bunds (all colours), VERANDAH BLINDS, PERAMBULATORS FURNITURE ot every description ln stook I and made to order. INSPECTION INVITED, I TTT INKS AND tTALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, and carpet warehousemen. Shortland-street. i i . ii ■ gSS-g. The true co-operative principle of doing business la to buy cheap for cash and sell oheap for cash: this, combined with a very low rent ond small expenses, enables both the working man ana the oountry settler to make his money go further at Wm, H, Smith's Cheap Drapery T_\f__v un_* then any other house in : n,.___ftna_ Note the address: Corner ot Upper o__^?_™^»A le.xandlra streets, opposite Army ; and Navy Hotel. Bee Wanted oolmmu-lAnvT. J



Speoial Advertisementa. Seeds i Seeds i Seeds j w. j. jess * ca _ Superior QuaUty. White Clover. Enrthah and Dutoh Red Clover. Eng-fefcajd Amerioan Cowgrosa. Eogllab and Amorloon Alsyie, Timothy, Trefoil, Rope Luoerne, Unsee-. tec , -to,, «o. Having purohased prior to the rise, oaaNW tKm to wffertbe above, ali wholesale rates. Inspection Invited. Also. Poverty Boy Rre Grass, machine dressed asp-wdid sample __ „ Bonttwnßye Grass. Italian RreGraM oSSSfoot. Prairie Grass. Ppa f_ce«ea_ia ___i_H__l other klndso. Agrloaltural and Oorden Seeds, BONEDUSTI BONEDUST At the City Connoll's desire, we have deter mined to -fear ont our present stock, and. In order to do so quickly, wetave reduced.the prices for cash. Our quotations are from £a to £8. oooording to quantity and a aall-r. In Stook: b_U_ Celebrated 1 lnoh and Boneflou: iSdneyi _ißtSw aid 8 Star Bonedust and Boneflour; and a limited quantity of Sop pet's local manutaoture. We have also for Bale i 2 New Robey _ S and 8 -up. Engines and Thrashers .S^y'PoomWne* Reaper and Mower cbrneaa'Patont H.P. Chaff-cutter Also, Oorbett te Peel's manufacture SSubteWow Pious, bs, well worth Inspection Single furrew Ploughs, Horse Hoes Caltirotora, RoUers and Olod-orusnera Winnowers, Ohoese Presses Cbecßem-O-ora, Chaff-cutters terne-l) Sec, tec. . See. Also, Feed and Beed Oato, Matae. Barley. FJom, BbSpBTOa-meal, Cto-f, Bran. Fowl Wheat, Sec, Sec, Sec Prime Samples of Picked Table Potatoes GUANO. Peruvian, Ohlendorff-, Dissolved.Peruvian Motion fa-and. Harm Island, and other Che mical Manures. w. J. I™ 1 * c° 101, QUBEN-STRBBT. Auokland. rpHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE l i Crown " Flour, In socks, 100. and OT■ "Champion * „ » » •• "Cantab. 1., Sharps Bran | Fowl Wheat Wharf Mill. Auokland WANTED.— Have you seen the Bllver Bracelets at Sal Eight Shillings each I Good-genulne Silver I Ma bought me a Poir- B_oh auok-—at F. H. LEWI-SON'S, Jaw-QX---. Opposite the Union Bank, Queen-street. TjIROM THIB DATE, 5 pKR OisNT 5 Will be Allowkb on ALL CASH PURCHASES FROM One Pound And Upwards. J. COSGRAVE & CO. JUST OPENED UP, Ex C-towNTßonri), A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT cor JTLSTBItS, JACKETS, TyfANTLKB, TITAN-LB CLOTHS, JTLBTBR CLOTHS Plain and Brocaded VBLVET& Plain and Brocaded VBLVETEBNS f HO-IKRY [In every Quality and Style. MILNE AND ChOYCB QUBKN AND WKLLRSLXY-STRBITS, AUCKLAND, AMERICAN GOODCj (Just Arrived) ON SALE BY GARLIOK J> ORANWKLT GARLIOK & CRANWELL. IA VSpindle Grecian CHAIRS r-n.ip . xork Da Do. ««. Extra Washington Do. T,.m7__ Bent Qniacey Do. Landing I oak Dining Da n .„/E_ fr _f Douglas (Arm) Do. 0 »JS^ Children's High Do. w_.mvJu._- Amerioan Wood nRADLBS New X-flc. Fano _ carpet gHAIRH J Amerioan PBRAMBULATORS Thb Tbade supplied. GARLIOK Se ORANWBLL. City Hall Arcade. AUSTRIAN BENT WOOD FURNITURE. Now Landing, ex Crownthorpo— "> Ladles' Easy and Rooking Chairs Gonta' Do. ond Do. Do. Shop Chairs and Piano Stools „__ Bngllsh Blroh Folding Choirs, wow with or without Arms t _ _-_.«_ English Carpet Voiding Chain, Landino wJth gjgfc Baokfl Bx Just omnbd Uf n n r> w vr .Drawing-room Fun-tare, OBOWN"fBlock and Gold. Walnut end tm-rvDDi- Fonoy Painted Whatnots thorps, jjayenports, Coffee Tobies ,__ Tapestry ond Brussels Carpets m>m Ladles' Occasional Choirs (lor r__.__ Drawing-room) London. Naw Dertgng in Comloes Do. Do. Cretonnes New Fringes for Mantle Shelves, / Cornices, Tables TOILETWARE, to arrive ex Pareora. NEW CARPETS, do. do. do. NEW DESIGNS IN LINOLEUM, to sattve ex Arabella. oae dlnikg-booh suite frames Just Received. WHOLEBALE~AND RETAIL, pAKLICK & GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS AND CABINETMAKERS, Q___N-6TR_BT AND LOBNK-IHBKBT, Aiajkland. WE b_tje received 600} S£gg {500 cr Large White Blankets, SUGH-IL. DAMAOBD. They Wii-L Be Sold at 12s. 6d. a Pair. J. (>SGRAVE & O KATEY DEAR.-I want a Hunting ~._ „Wotoh like yonra. Where did you boy tt?._?. hj _at F- H> _, and It oost only _3 Us, and goes to the minute. He has Dozens or them. Shop closes at two o'olook on Saturdays. F. H. LKWIBBON, J-WKXXEB, QUBEN-STHKET. JpRELIMINARY NOTICE. B. SOHWARZBACH, M.D. (Lately from the Berlin and Vienna Eye Hoepl tela), has returned to New Zealand, and will resume his Fraotioe ln Auckland as a Specialist FOR DISEASBS OF THE BYE, EAR, AND THROAT, about the beginning of June.