COMING EVENTS

Meetings, &c. To-night.

Opera Houae-" Uncle /M, s. Poultry Show-Drillshed, 10 a.m. to 10 p m. Theatro Royal-" Jessica's Firat Prayer. ~30. Robaon's Dining-ronms-MeetinK-suhject of toSSSSI Co-operation of Land, Labour, and Capital-8. , Auckland Liberal Am-eiation-Meeting of Executive, Luka'a Hotel, 7 _>0. Meeting of Journeyman llakera, Robson's Rooms, 7.30. V.M.C.A.-Evangelistic Serv'co, 7.30. Lorno-ftroet Hall-Southern Cross Variety Company, 3.

Auction Sales on Monday.

Coehiano and Son-Farm, &c., 11 a.m. Gabriel Lewie-Clothing, 11 a.m. R. Arthur—Ha-monimns, &0., 12 o'tiock. Vailo and Bradley-Drapery and Fancy Goods, 11 o'clock. Vailo and Bradley—Ground and Cut Glass ware, 11 o'clock.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malls will close as undor :— MONDAY, 27th inst. For Waitara and Southern Porta, per Gairloch, at 11 a.m. For Corornandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara and Southern porta, por Oroti, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2 r.T- • For Russell, Kawa Kawa, and Suva, per Arnwata. at 1 p.m. For Ruaaell, Kawa Kawa, Herda Point, \\an garoa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Rotorua, and Opotlkl, por Clansman, at v p.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Whitiancra. Upper Mill, and Tairua per Argylo. at 9 p.m. For Thainea, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 2Sth ir,pt. For Walwera, Kawau. Omaha, and Matakana, per Ii iae Casey, at 10 a.m. Per Tarawera us follows : — For India. China. Japan. Medireranean Ports, and Continent or Europe, at .1 p.m. For ItU-wull, Kawakawn, Australian Coloniea and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi. or Naples (perOrierc steamer), for letters, *cc., specially so prepaid and ad dressed, at I p m. For money ordera, registered lettera, and nowapapera, at 3p m. Late lettera for tSydm y and Melbourne only, at 1.20 p.m. United Kingdom mail will to due In London llth September. For Australian Colonies, per City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For 'Parana.;! anil Southern Po.-ts, per Hawea, immediately utter arrival of City of Sydney, TItURSDAV, 30th iUBt. For London, via Rio da Janoiro and Plymouth (from Wellington, per Rlniutakl on August 2), par Rolomuhuna, at 11 am. MuR will be duo at Plymouth about Soptember 13. (Signed) HOBTi KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaater. Chief Post-ofTloe. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER.

Auokland—This evening, 5 51; to-morrow morning, 6.11. Manukau Hkaob-TWs ovenii>g, 8.31; to morrow morning, 8.51. KAIPARA liKADH—This evening, 9.21 i to-mor row morning, 0.51.

Sunhkt.—This evonlng—s.3. Sunkisk.—To-monrow morning—7.s. Moon's Aqb.—Full Moon, 27th, 2.2 p m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Wellington, 8.3., Stophennon, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVHNISO. Clansman, 8.5., Farquhar, for Whangarel Glenelg, s.s., Johnson, for W'hangarei Waituki, 5.8., Crawford, for Whangarel

TODAY. Notoro, barque Smitu. fsrLyttoHon Argylo, 8.8., Atnodeo, for Mercury Bay

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Argylo, from Barrier, thia evening Coroiuaudel, from Coromandel, to day, 5 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to-day, 11 p m. Hawea, from Southern ports (*t Manukau). Sun-

day, about 8 a.m. Tarawera, from Southern porta, Monday, 10 a.m. Rotomahana. from Sydney. Tuesday Janet N iccol, from South Sea Islands, July 31 City of Sydney, from San Francisco, to-morrow Kaikoura, from Plymouth, Auguot 13 Suva, irom Uisbui'tie. Saturday Rowena, from Hukianga early [For projjeted doparturea see shipping ad vertiaemonta and mail notices.]

IMPORTS.

Katherlno from London—l pkg bedsorows. 1 balo leather boiling, 2 cdßks box irons, 1 pkg enamelled iron baths. 1 hale plough and clothes Hue, 10 casks doublo-valved bafety fuse, G pkgs mtinffles. 1 pkg box rules and mousuriuK tapes. 1 pkg K.P. rimlock-i, 1 cask tower bolis, 3 case? iilcs (targe assortment), 2 cases adzes and axes, 25 paii-B boat Australian artui, 1 cask steam listings, 1 cask ll.l'. bibcocks, il__h liooks, sail neeulOM, Olihds glii&j lump globes ( ar»o varletj), 1 hhd charcoal box irons, 1 cane brass cupboard, box, tilt and de*k locks, j lihds best quality Class ('lobes, 1 casn cased lubiug, 1 case engi neers stocks and aie«, 13 pkgs tinned hulloware and black Ironmongery (largo aesoittiient), 1 cask Chinese gongs 2 ba.es teaaed liulr, 1 case monso trap», 1 ca3k dog ehalus, awlvets, &c, 3 cases Nettlefolo'a brass, irju woodscrews, 2 cases best Sheffield ctulory, 9 packages tools, viz Anglo-American picks, brace bits, adzes, Kc'&c.; 2 cask* jacks. 2 ca.kß school bells. I case stair rods, 1 case knitj i. achloea. I case oabinet brass foundry (a_>soi'tea),B cusea snusauu maetilQea, 1 cask axle pulleys and townr bolts, 2 cases reap hooks, 1 cask copper and brass wiro, 1 ease garden tools, hoes, &c . &c.; 2 cases brass steam cocks and engine Ilttii.gii, 6 cases bruahware, bruomn. bunuters, fee, &c.; 2 casks rfui locks, 2 cases aausaffe stull'ar3, wood k«obs, blind cord; 1 cask br_iusbutta,iloQr springs, brass and iron box and cupboard locks, 8 wrought iron boilors lor ranges, 1 package iron u-tiek wheels 12 packages register graves, assorted qnallilos; 5 kugs galvanised oloni uaila. 10 kegs patent wrought nails, 1 bundlo patent shovels 10 kegs rose nail«, «0 kega wrought week opifce*. 3 kegs clout sails, 12 keg* snouting spikos. 10 kega tram tloga, 120 bo.t Kiler tubes, 30 bara, 100 bundles shoeing Iron 47 rolls g»lvanided wire netting. 4 bundles riddles IS bundles aioet iron, 'it kege Chaaipion'a irenulne white lead, 1 case J.IC. b.ltlng. 2 ca.es I IC hoso laucti-in and do ivery^. o canks safety lise, 26 casks sheat zinc, lease canvass hose, 1 calks ooniposlton pipe, 20 drums, 2 casks ojiza oil U cased lamp chimneys (assortad), 1G rolls sheet laud, 2 casks lead pipe, ',10 drums ohre oil. 20 drams neatsfoot oil, 10U drums. 0 cas.kß raw oil, SO drums, 2 caskß boiled iframeslmirf elt.lGl kegs wire nulls, 01 oo«ea galvoniiMd-o-.rrugi_.ted aheet iron Btcrlin* brand, 72 Newcastle grindstones, 175 boxes tin plates, coke and charcoal, 120 bdla galvanised roun* Iron, 2 boles carpenters' tool baskets 1 cask borax, 40 kegs genuine white lead 30 kogs rod lead, 1.500 casks Portland cement, 1 set engino wiiaols and axles, 1 pug cement tejtinKmuehines,3u.,seb quartz crushing machines, 218 bdhi coopers' hoop-iron, 2 cases copper rivets aad washers, and copper naila, 1 caik chest hondleß and tinman's who, assorted, 16 pkgß regiiter grnus. 1 cose brass picture tube, 1 cask towor bolto, hell staplea, door springs, &c.; 1 oaso umbrella stands. 1 cask wood spoons, mops, chamois leathers, &c ; 1 cask jack chain, garden rake-, &c. ; 5 pkgs glass maoas and pines 72 pkgs register arates, kitchen sinks, enamelled iron baths, 5 Horniby's patent port able engines. 1, «, 8,10,11 h.p.; S3 tons 1175 bdls) boat annealed and drawn fencing wiro, 335 kegs genuine white and rod lead, 2 cases copper nails, 3bales tarpaulin canva. Icaßks galvanised ship's thimbles, 1 cask solziug wlr»,3 hales Webster's ships salivas. 1 halo fishing linos, 2 balasneiliug twine -1 cask* lamp black, 1 oasic Boft soap. I cask. *og collars,3o kegs wire nails 20 kogs white lead, SO kogs replead, 1! bales cotton waste, 55 kogs white load. 6 barrels. SO drums colzu, 6 barrels, 50 Arums boiled, S bar rels 13 drums raw (part of railway contract).— T and S. Morrin and Co. (Limitod).

For Norway, from New York—4oo casos kero scno 150 test 25 cases turps, 100 boxes clothes vcA. 25 nests flour tubs, 13 pkf?e. carpenters oeucils and stone polish, 2 cases plumbs and lo vols. markine-guttKin. I cases planes, S cases s-wtne machine oil, 11 pkgs. cylinder churns, 2 cases Slue 1 case leather luce*, 7 wises tyre and carriiKO bills, 6eisfiiscales, &0., Seises boys and hunters' axos, 1 case plato polish, Icase gar don tools, lease saw sets. 1 case harbors scis sors 1 eases cabinet brass and N.P. goods, 2 case's broom handles, 2 cases glasspaper, 2 cases garden toola. 3 cases oarriago woodwaro.—T. &, S. Morrin & Co. (Limited).

.er Knapehu, from London—l ease mortising machine.—T. &S. Morrin & Co. (Limited).

The barques Nauphante and Alastor loft this port for by telton on July 9, The former arrived St her dPßtioatlon yesterday, having mado the passage in 15 days. Tho arrival of tho Alastor lias not yot been repoited.

Tho s.s. Staffa, which loft Waitara for One hnnga this morning, put back at 8 a m. disabled, hiving met with a slight accident to her machinery.

Tho brig Transport (at Kaipara) was cleared nt the Customs to-day for Sydney with 12t>,000 leot baulk timbsr, and 22.000 foot sawn timber.

Tho s.s. Wellington arrlvod from Taurnnga at 4 am. Passengers: Mesßi'S Stewart, Sheath, Oumtal, Robertson, Guoliam, Canncll, Vickery, llreul, Melvlllo, R. When, Donnlos, and Moat, Mesdamea Foreman and IlobertßOn, Mitses Robertson, Harrison, Brabant, Clark, Martin, and Campbell. The barque Othello rcaehod an anchorage in harbour last evening. She left Dunedin on October 2,1831, and reached tho whaung ground on the 26th, had little sueeuns, and proceeded to Chatham. Thence went to Santa Oiuz, where the fish proved plentiful. After 110 biurets oil had been obtained, however, the barquo got usnoro on h reef, and the master (raotuin Karl) considered it necessary to have repairs efieotid ut this port. Fair weather was exyurloueod duriug the voyago here.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING

Pout Albert, this day.—Arrived: Oceola, brigatitine, from Sydney. Whangauei, this day.-Arrived from Auck land : C.ansmon, G a.m. ; Gloneig and Waitalci, 7 a.m. Waitara, this day.-Arrived : Hauraki.from Manukau, fi a.m.; Staffil, returned to port disabled. SYDNEY, July 21-Arrived: Triumph, from Wellington, Inst evening.

Wellington, yortorday -Sailed: Tarowera, for the North. Passengers :-Mr and Mrs Ku - wss servant, and child. Mr and Airs Dennett, TWr and Mr* P-oftitt, Messrs Lion, Douglas, MoCorrick Hurlshorn. Kiwherbert (2), Goold, ifeZoete Brio. ". Diekscn Wiekham, Spragg, Burne, Horton, Price, and Gippott Dbvedin. this day .-Tho barque Chili, which arrivelfroi GlLgow yeateriayowed[direc ti tho town, landing her pissengers at Kattray- Btreot Wharf.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Auckland Instituto will be held on Monday next, when papers will bo read by Professor Brown, on •'The Sun's Hoat," and A. Relfchek, ouj" Parkinson's Petrel."

Notices to Correspondents.

P. NiiAiii.NO.—Fagan, who Is to wrostlo Rcany, is IV. S. Fagan, the podostrtan.

Births.

PISCOMBK.- On July 20, at Belmont Torraee, Romuera, the wifo of T. VV. Uiscombo of a daughter. KATON.-On July 23. at Arawa-stroet, Mrs Albert Katon of a son. lIURT.-On July 24, at her residence, East stroet, Newton, tho wife of 11. Hurt of a duughtor. WILSON.—On July 21. at hor resldonce. Cum berland Villa, Hargreavos-Btreot, tho wifo of Poarson Wilson of a daughter.

Deaths.

HARMAN—On July 25, at Churoh-stroot, Ono hunga, Harry, second son of William IL and Sarah Ann llarman ; aged S years.

I'he funornj will leave Church-stroot to mor row iSunday), at 1 p.m. Frionds ploaae accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1886.

For Uw eauae that laelts assistance, Far the wronj that needs resistance, For the future is the distance, And tho good Uiut we can do.

Thb House of Representatives last night agreed to the renewal of the San Francisco mail service for three years, at a cost not exceeding,£3o,ooo. The Postmaster-General introduced the re solutions in a very able speech, which covered the whole ground. Consider ing the important part which Sir Julius Vogel played in establishing this ser vice, we cannot doubt that he would deeply regret its abandonment. The commercial results may not have come up to early anticipations, but they are still very substantial, and as a mail ser vice the line cannot be surpassed ; the regularity of the delivery was generally acknowledged lait night, even by the opponents of the service. The new contract, if completed in accordance with the Postmaster-General's views, making Auckland the terminus, will be much more advantageous to the colony than the existing service. It will place New Zealand in a commanding position with reference to the Pacific and American trade. The members who adopted Ihis broad view of the question merit the cordial than lis of the people of Anckland, who, admittedly, on account of geographical situation, enjoy somewhat greater advantages commer cially and in quickness of delivery than fall to the share of the other ports. It is a fact which is certainly note worthy that the three oily members of Wellington went into one lobby against the renewal of the service. Of course it is quite within the bounds ol possibility that this unanimity, which is so rarely found in the views of the singularly ill-assorted trio who represent the Wel lington seats, Is purely the result of a patriotic desire to serve the colony, without regard to Wellington local pre judices and interests; but It cannot but be accounted an unfortunate circum stance that Wellington only becomes unanimous when some local job is to be worked, or a measure in wbioh Auck land takes a special interest la to be de feated. We have absolute evidence that the antagonism to the San Fran cisco service was more intense, and the efforts to secure its defeat better organised in Wellington than in any other city ia the colony. These displays of local prejudice and Jealousy come with such frequency that, much as we may deprecate provincial an tagonisms and block-voting, we feel that many more such exhibitions will compel Auckland to exercise its voting power for the purpose of shearing Wellington of some of the undue influence which it attempts to wield in the colony. This perpetual antagonism to everything affecting Auckland is short-sighted policy. Beyond all question, an absolute majority of the South Island members favour the removal of the Seat of Government to Christchurch, and it only requires Auckland to cast in its weight with the movement in order to leave the Empire City in a helpless minority. But even on the many minor claims which Wellington is continually pressing on the House, the solid Auckland vote will prove a troublesome factor, if our members are driven to imitate the evil example which is being set them by the repre sentatives of the capital city of Cook's Straits.

We rogrot tc observe from the mooting of unemployed, held today, that a con siderable number of industrious mon are out of employment just now. It is to be hoped that the more active resumption of works in the spring will reliove the engorged labour market.

The mail steamer City of Sydney having left Han Francisco one day aftor time-table date is due to arrive here to-morrow (SunJ day). She will probably put in an appear ance during the afternoon.

Mr Thomas Cole, of this city, delivered an address at the annual Moveable Com mitteo of the Manchester Unity of Odd fellows which sat recently in Wales. Speak ing for the Oddfellows of the colonies, he said they had no intention of severing their connection witn the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows. (Loud applause.) Out of 34 of the deputies nominated to have their portraits taken, four were selected, Mr Cole standing second highest in the voting. At the meeting in question there were 450 delegates present, holding jurisdiction over 593,529 members with a capital of close upon six millions.

Mr It. Mnckay Fripp roeoivod tho fol lowing tenders at noon today for the erec tion of a shop and dwelling tit Otnlitiliu for Mr .John Todd :—MeConnochio, .(.'497 ; D. Muir, £417; Smith and Roe, £41,1; Chit ham and Co., £407; Gedye and (Ulver, £309; .1. B. Lockhart, £3(14; W, B Smith, £304; T. Lynch, £360; A. Williams, £352; ReynollandJones, £319; McAnulty, £347; H. Sctirrah, £317. The lowest teiidor, that of Mr H. Scurrah, was accepted.

Mr ', R. RadcliHe'fl tiniquo collection o' rood instruments wore on exhibition to-day in tho shop window of lloll'man und Sons, and attracted considorablo notice.

Tho programmo of tho Radcliffe-Rita concert in tlio Opera House on Monday evoaing appoars amongst tho advertise ment-! elsewhoro. It is both choice und attractively diversified.

T'no St. Vincent do Paul Society has beon formed in Auckland for tho puiposo of providing clothing and other nocessitios for deserving pooror distressed persons irrespec tive of religious belief.-i Tho principal officers are:— President, Mr E, Mahoney; Vico President, Mr Thomas Mahoney; Treasurer, Mr Goorgo Leahy.

About £550 havo been collected for the proposed Tiro Brigades Intercolonial Com petition at Napier, and the first prizes for some of tho events will bo as high as £115. llonuses aro to be offered to Aus tralian toams if throo compote.

A preliminary inquiry into tho scuttling of tho brig Transport at Kaipara was held by Mr J. Hill, Collector ofCustoms, to-dny. Evidence was takon from Captain Owon Roborts and four of his crew. It will bo forwarded to tho Marino Department at Wellington for further consideration.

Mr Suitor liaa distinguished his election as first Mayor of Newmarket by making tho Borough a handsome preaont, consist ting of 14 volumes of tho Popular Encyclo pedia or Conversation Loxicon. Tho gift is intended ns tho germ of a freo library for tho intellectual improvement of the young. The books wore given to tho New market Hull and Literary Institute, and a case having been provided for thorn in tho Public Reading-room, they aio now avail able for referenco by tho public. It cer tainly speaks well for tho liberal spirit displayed by tho donor, and it is to bo hoped many mora will follow his example

Another most enjoyable social gathering in connection with the l'onsonby Social Union was hold last Qvenii g, Tliore was an exceptionally good attendance, thirty live couples being present. Theprograinmo comprised sixteen dances and an extra waltz and mazurka. Delightful music was discoursed by Mr Shoahnn's excellent bund, consisting of first violin, eocotid violin, double bass, piano, co»net, nnd piccolo, Mr W. J. Rees clKcieatly discharged tho duties of MC, It is proposed to hold a fanny dress ball in connection with tho Sociol Union at the closo of tho prosont soason.

Samnol Dunn, bankrupt, undor examina tion at tho OUieial Assignee's otiico yester day, deposed that ho commenced business about two years ago with about £75, and at that timo ho was freo of debt. Requiring moro capital tomakohiebusinoss successful, he ontotod into partnership with a friend, who represented that ho had £200 coming from Home in a month. On tho strength of this ho put chased a largo stock, but as tho money never arrived ho got into ditticulties which ultimatoty compellod him to bocomo bankrupt. Ho thought his book debts might ren'iso i'COO by way of assets.

A largo cargo of sawn timbor, which arrived from Kaipara by tho brigautino Peerless, is being convoyed to Northeoto by tho cutter Rob Hoy nnd the Sugar Com pany's barge, under charter to the Union Sash and Door Company. Tho latter intend in future to havo n branch establish ment at Northeoto to meet the require ments of the rising district.

Tho wrestling match between Keauy ami \V, S. Fugan, for £20 a-sido, takes place at Maxell's Hiding School on Monday evening. A brako leaves tho (iroyhound for the conveyance of intending spectators to tho Boono of tho contest.

Onehunga Kitlos expect to have thoir uniforms in nbout a fortnight.

Onehunga Navals hold a church pnrado

to-morrow

A concert and tlaneo for the benefit of Hundiimstor Konayne has beou arranged to take place at the Choral I lull on thuevening of July .'.Oth. The performance will bo undor "tho potronugo of the otlieers and employes of the Railway Department, with which Mr Konayne was formerly connec ted. A well-arranged musical programing has been prepared, and appears in our ud vortisement columns this evening,

Mr Woolfiolfi, Intpeoior of Abbatoirs, is dangerously ill from obstruction of tho bowels, which is supposed to have arisen through a slight wound in his sido, causod by his sword while engaged in sword exer cise.

Tho cleaver which was found iv the possesion of tho burglar Dunn has beon claimed by Mr Bvans, hairdresser, as his properly. He resided noxt door to Dunn. It will be remembered that when arrestod Dunn denied nil know ledge of tho cleaver, aud m-sCTted that ho had beou attacked with it by Constable Herbert,

The residonts of Mount Roskill having secured tho enlargement of tho Public School, intend noir, with funds raisod in tho district, to provide for the comfort and convenience of the children in the play ground. Tbey announce a concort and dance for Monday in tho school, for which ♦ hoy havo secured a first-class programmo.

Tho Rechabito Orderareabout celebrating their jubilee. Meetings willboholil through out tho world on the scute dates, 11th and 12th August. Statistics showing tho position of tho Order will bo published and othor information adduced demonstrating the value of total abstinonce.

Tho Auckland Yeung Women's Christian Association, which was instituted by Dr. Soiusrville in 1878, has now rented rooms on tho top floor of Buchanan's Buildings, Market Kntranco, Wellesloy-stroot. These consist of threo apartments intended for meotings, classes, luncheon. They wore opened yostorday week, and the attendance since has been oncouraging. Miss Leach man is the President of the institution ; Mrs W. S. Wilson and Miaa Aloxandor aro the honorary secretaries ; nnd Mr Bracken rig, honorary treasuror.

A most attractive programme has boon compiled for tho musical and dramatic entertainment to bo given in the Onchunga Good TomplSrs' Hail on Monday next, In aid of the local Drill-shed funds.

Tho puppy stakes contest in oonnoction with tho Auckland Coursing Club eventu ates on tho Plumpton Park ground on Wed nesday noxt. Tho draw takes place at tho Club-room on Tuesday ovoning.

Tho first soiree to bo given in St. Peter's Church noxb Wednesday as a welcomo to Rev. R. Sommorvlllo promises to bo a great success. Mr Hard wick, organist of St. Paul's, has promised his services, and a num ber of nmatour vocalists will assist.

A meeting of old boys of tho Church of England Grammar School was held in tho school-room, Parnell, last night. Tho mooting was for tho purpose of considering tho odor of the Hoad-master to throw tlio gymnasium, reading-room, and workshop open to the old boys. There was a very fair muster, over 20 boing present. It was decided to accept Mr Pycroft's offer, and a committeo of Messrs N. Williams, H. P. Kissling, and H. C. I'oulsen wore appointod to co oporato with tho School Committeo. A subscription of 5s a torm, or 15s a year, was fixed, and tho ovonings whon tho school is opon woro docidod to bo Tuesday and Friday, A further meeting of old boys takes place on Friduy next. A voto of thanks to Mr Pycroft brought tho procood ingH to a closo.

Those who may havo had occasion to travel by tho forry steamer Birkenhead rocontlyi havo boon eomowhit surprised by a remarkable array of dirty boots of almost all fiizos and shapes. Yesterday, tho total numbered twenty pairs, which is said to be under the average. Upon making inquiry why this was thus, wo learned that the roads at Northcote and Birkenhead have been in a very bad etato, and that residents of these places when coming to town change their boots on the steamer. The practice has led to somo little confusion as to tho owners of the different boots left in the cabin, and vurious mistakes havo occurred. In the cabin of tho steamer, we observed a notice to this effect:—"lf the mean thiof who stole n pair of cork soles on t of my boots in the fore-cabin will apply to Captain Rountree, ho will hand him over the boots, as the thief may as well have the lot.— (Signed) J. Rendell."

A meeting of the Provisional Board of Directors of the " Banneret Freedom News paper Company" was held in tho office of the Company, 25 Queen-street on Tuesday, the 21st inst. Present: M John Buchanan (in the chair), Messrs No.vinan.Garlick, Cox, Longbottom, C, G. Hill, Koetley. The Secretary, P. M. Grant, tendered his resig nation which was accepted. Mr Long bottom offered to act pro term. The Board intends to canvass tho city for shares, and if thoy succeed n procuring the required number, the Company will commence operations,

The subscriptions towards tho proposed Women's Refuge in connection with tho Female Prison G.ito Brigade already ex ceed C2OO.

The Poultry Show is proving a decided financial success, sure indication of popular satisfaction with it, On the first day the receipts wero £11 13s Cd, and yosterdoy they amounted to £34 12s Gd, ns compared with £12 received on the socond day of the Show last year. This afternoon the attend ance is very good, and ns the affair will be open until ten o'clock to night, when it finally closes, a very largo concourse of sightseers is expected when the evening sets in. Tho children of St. Stephen's and St. Mary's llomos wore expected to visit tho Show tilth afternoon, as thoy had been specially invited, and at iour o'clock tho Committee wore to moot to further con sider a protest %ram Major Greon against tho first ■ft'beiiig awarded for No 150, class 14, BgnWrahma cock, innamo ot T. Parry, on ground of fraud, tho spurs of the bird having beon taurocred with by being reduced in size to mate tho bird appear younger than ho really is; also, that tho bird was not tho property of tho said exhibitor. Tho Mayor's evidence was taken yesterday. As wo go to press Mr A. Steven is just bo ginning his auction sale of stock.

Tho annual mooting of tho Auckland branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute'was held last night in tho Wollos loy-stroet School, Mr B. Bailey (President) being in the chair. Thoro was a moderate attendance, Mr P. Leonard (Treasurer) presented tho balance-sheet, and although there hud been an extraordinary expendi ture of over £40 in connection with tho annual conference yet there was a balance in hand of £1 Sd, On tho motion of Mr R. C. Dyer, n voto of (hanks was accorded to tho retiring president, treasurer and secre tary. The following gentleman wore elected oflico-bonrers for tho ensuing year :—Mr Leonard, President ; Mr Carter (Borosford-streot), Secretary; and Mr Beitgo (Dovonport), Treasurer. Committeo :—Messrs Bailey, Worthington, \V. Gorrio, Mason, Scott, Hart, Gurr (Onehunga), Bourno(Grammar School), and Coates. Tho appointment of dolegates for tho Dunodin Conforenco was deferred till the- next mooting. Messrs Worthington, Leonard, Bourno, McArthur and Harrison were nominated. The Rev. R. Coatos also promised to introdueo at the next mooting tho subject of tho " Now Regulations of tho Education Department.

The third anniversary of tho Mount Eden Band of Hop'o passed off vory successfully in tho Freo Mothodist Church of that district last ovoning. Tho chair was occupied by Mr Bridgman. Tho programme was a varied • and interesting ono, including speochea, songs, and recitations, Selec tions wero given by the Sir Henry Hnvolock Drum and Fifo Band, nnd a piano and violin duet, " Violet Mazurka," by Mr and Miss Dickson. Tho balance-sheet, which showed a satisfactory result, was road by Mr McGregor. Rccoipts from last yoar's amount, £\ 7s; subscriptions, £'i ss; balance iti hand, il -Is sd. Tho Secrotary, Mr McGregor, who has occupied this posi tion for two years, received a very suitablo token of esteem from tho Committeo in tho shape of a writing desk. Mr Mark's song, " Como to My Heart," ac companying himself on tho piano, was en cored. Miss Gillingham sang " The Lost Chord," Mr Closs gave an addross, and Mr Stainton rocitod "Tho Women of Munillohead." A musical troat, "Tho Carnival of Venice," piuno, violin, and three lltites, by Master Marsden and threo members of tho band. Miss Dickson sang "Too Late" ia n very touching manner. A recitation by Master Harry, "The Gambler's Wifo," was rendorod with good voice and action, Miss Peace sang "John tho Currier's Son," which was encored. I lie last item of intorost was a roeitation by Miss Maggio Peace, "Tho Firo Brigade."

Wanted to bo Known, --That Fowler und Co. Butchers, Uroy street, aro now selliag hart and .Mutton at greatly reduced prices. A trial solicited, lie in tfood time.

Tho Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will delivor his socoud Sunday ovoLlng lecture to-morrow at lJore»ford-»treot; subject. " Martha and Mary," especially addressed to young women.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE

"Unolo Zao, or a wild Rovongo.

Kvkky change of bill by the MucMahon-LclU'h t'ompany at the Opera House never fails to a waken considerable iuli-rvbt, aud lo attract a crowded bullae. All tho work done by Ibis management throughout their lung und de servedly prosperous season bus becuof tho vory highest order of merit. To-night will witness the pro duclion tif a powerful play, uew to New Zealand, but of high repute iv Uiiglnud. and v crowded house on tho occasion may confidently bo said to tie a foregone conclusion. " Uncle y.ac, or a Wild Uevciigo." is a powerful play, full of vivid dramatic situations which uro-emi nuutly adapt themselves to that coiiipletenot.3 of scenic adornment which hue contributed to a revolution in modern dramatic urt. and made the theatre thu most poptilur institution iv the whole social system. One of tho great scenes In the play is the old Palazzo and Silver Lake by moonlight. Speaking of thin striking scene und tho dramatic force of tho play generally, the

•• -coUmuu " thi ;Uadiu___ j-urukl or Scotland. paid on its recent production Iv Kdln burgh i—" Without doubt this is ono of tho most thrilling pluvs over produced. It in a sound and original drama of powerful and sustained interest, all'ordiug scope for iidmlrablu aud ar tistic acting, charming scones, and marvellous oll'ects. In tho Italian Palazzo and Silver Luke by moonlight wo havo a most onchaiitiug Btngo picture; torrent after torrent Is seen breaking over tho distant mountains, and loses Itself In tho dentliß of tho lake that washes the base of the Palazzo; while tho action of the scene, the scaling of the ivied walls to rescue the im prisoned horolno from hor rovongeful father, the cutting of the ropo by which tho devoted hus band nnd brother nro plunged into the lnko; tho sinking boat, tho desperate struggle for life of tho two drowning figures, and thu daring nnd timely rescue by Uncle Znc, all combine to make the scone ono of the most dramatic over wit nessed, and tho audience, npell-bound by its realism, breaks Into ringing oheors at the fall of tho curtain." Mr George Leitch will make his re-nppearanco on this occasion, ami sustain tho character of "/,ue," originally played by him In London,

GRAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN CHURCH ORGAN RECITAL.

Tub abovo building was crowded to excess last evening on the occasion of tho opening of the now organ. The Rev. Mr Bavin oooupled the pulpit, and opened tho prooeodlaga with prayer. Mr Neville George Barnott, F. 0.0., organUt at St. Matthew's Church, presided, and played In hia usual masterly stylo the followlsg soli ou tho organ : — Scnata In F Minor, Allegro Moderate et Sorioso, Ada. it>. Andante (alia ieci tando), Allagro ASBai vlvaoo (Meadolusohn), Allegro In G Minor, from quartette (Spohr), Lirgnctio in 1), Irom olorionei quintet (Moaari), WolWcta Piißtoralo in t» (Gustav Merkol). Aliogretto in X, from a quartette (llayd»), Pas toralo in O (ICdoard Silas), Aadaatlne in X Miaor (Batiste), Andante Cuntabile in F (Wil- Ham Read), Andante Grazloso, Alia Pastorale in A Hat (NovllloBarnott), March 1b C fiat (Lefe bure-Welj). Tim Instrument Is a vory lino one, capable of producing groat power, or being boau. tltully modulated. Somo of Its stops are splondid the llutoboingpartlcularly flnennd swoet-toned.' At present tho organ Is blown by hand, but It is intended to have this done by means of a gas engine which is located beneath the ohuroh in a concroto cell, with w*lls padded with saw dust.in order to duadeo the ohjeotlonablo sound of thuexhaiist pipes. The grand assortment of soil performed by Mr Barnott displajed tho varied powers of tho organ in a hlnhly satisfac tory mannor. The following vocal so:i were rendered:-" Wise Mon Flattorlng, from "Judas Miccabiotis, by Mrs Ohndwlck; air. " Waft hor Angels.' from "Jephtha" (Handel) by Mr J. Hinua. This was sung with great fooling, the soloUt being In cxeollcnt voieo, hut the words woro somewhat Indistinct Song, "David Playing lieforo Saul." Mr Smyth ; song, " Con sider tho Lilies," Mr Abel; and the air, " I will Sing of Thy Mercies,' from Mendollssohu's "St. Paul," which was ploasltigly rendered by Miss Moginio. During the evoning a collection amounting to £'2 I2s was gathered. The meet ing was brought to a conoiusion by tho Bene diction being pronounced by tho Rev. J. Wallis. The organ is from tho manufactory of Alex ander Young and Sons, of Manchester, and is believed to bo tho first of their mako that has boon Impoitod into tho colony.

GERALD MASSEY.

To-Monnow ovening at Abbott's Opora Houso Mr Gerald Mat soy makes hlB first appoaranoeas a lecturer In Auckland, Mr Massoy has won a considerable reputation as n poet, a Shakos pcrian, a writer of original research, and a popular lecturer. Georgo Jacob Holycako, writing in an .English paper, has said no man has made such profound research in his speciul sub ieots us Gerald Musiey, referring to tho sumo lectures that Mr Massoy is about to deliver in this city. Concerning his poetry, John Buskin oueo wrotn to the author us follows;—

" Dear Mr Mnssey.-l rejoice in acknowledging my own debt of gratitude to you for many an encouraging and uojlo thought, and expression ot thought, and my conviction 'hat your poems in tile mats havo b._.>ii a helpful and precious gift to tho working olasses (I use tho teim in its widest and highest Bonue) of the country, and that few national servict s can be greater than that which you havo rendered —Believe mo, gratefully yours, John Kuhkin." Mr Maseey'a works include " Voices of ifrei-dom and Lyrics of Lovo," 1850 : Tho Ballad of Babe Christabel,"

etc., 1851; "War Waits," 1855; " C aigcraok Castle," 18511: "Haveloch's March," etc, 18C0; " Thu Secret Drama of Shako peare'e t-'onnets," 18(11-1872; "4. Tale of Eternity end Other PoomB," 1809; ' Concerning Spiritualism," 1872; "A Hook of the Beginnings, 1882; "Tho Natural Genesis," 1881. He waß at ono lime a copious contributor to periodical literature, wrote reviowa for the " Athenaeum" during ten years; also articles for "Murray's Quarterly '• and the "North British Quartorly." He has been a contributor to "Chamber-is Journal," Hugh Miller's " Witness," the "Daily Telegraph," the "New York Tribune," " All tho Year Hound," " Good Words," "Punch," "Cas sell's Magazine," Sec, and is now a lecturer at largo, making his way around the world, as one of those of whom ho sings-

" As messengers from land to land, From rise to eot of sun, We build a bridgo till ocoan'B spannod And all the world is one."

CABLEGRAMS

(RECTF.R'S TEI.RORAMH

(Received July 25th—noon.)

London, July 24.—Captain Seymour Hughes, aide-de-camp to Sir Henry Locke, Governor of Victoria, and who is at present on a visit to England, is seriously ill. Marriage of Princess Beatrice. London, July 24.—1t is announced that tho marriago of tho Princess Beatrice will be solemnised at Whippingham Church. The Queen will give the bride away. 1 re perations are being made for a public rejoicing on the occasion. The Queen has been pleased to bestow the Order of tho Garter upon Prince Henry of Battenburg. _ Tho cargo of frozen meat ox ship Lady Jocelyn, consisting of 85,000 carcases shipped at Napier, has beon oxurained and found to be in good condition. The revised Budget introduced by Sir M. 11. Beach, Chancellor of tho Exchequer, was adopted tonight by the House of Com mons. Tho weekly returns of the Bank of Eng land, published to-day, show the proportion of reserve to liabilities to be 45 por cent., and tho total resorvo of notes nnd bullion £17,500,000.

(SI'EOIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Death of the Mahdi Confirmed.

London, July 24.—Tho reports concern ing the death of the Mahdi are now generally believed to be correct. The firm of Messrs Levy and Co., English and Australian merchants, havo failed,with liabilities amounting to £11,000. Consols aro _ higher, being now O'JSj. Tlio Now Archbishop of Dublin.

Tho " Morning Post" states that tho nomination of Dr. Walsh to tho Arch bishopric of Dublin was due to the domnnds made by the Irish Press. Sir Charles Dilke, Mr Cliumborlain, ("ardinnl Manning, nnd tho Pope all objected to his nomination.

AUSTRALIAN

The Molbourno Cup.

Mkj.houkn*k, July 24.—Tito following horses havo boon scratched for tho Mel bourne Cup : -Duke of Atliol, King of the Gipsios, Kevengo. Tho police authorities nnnounco thoir determination to suppress cash betting on racecourses within this colony. Tho an nouncement has causod considerable com ment in sporting circles. The Ministry havo given an unqualified denial to tho statement made by Mr Far noil that tho present administration would break up before long. Ministers state there is nothing to warrant such an expression of opinion as that given by Mr Fnrnell.

Commercial.

Sydney, July 24.—Now Zenland wheat, 2s lOd—an ndvanco of one penny ; Now Zoaland oats remain at 2s Id ; maize, at 3s; and tho Sugar Company's No. 1 piecos, at £2G.

TELEGRAMS

Te AwAMtTTt*, this day. -For somoweoks past sovorul mysterious incidents havo trans- Bpirod indicating the prosonco of youthful doproditors in tho district. Pcoplo all round tho country woro complaining about losing something, or having something maliciously destroyed. Yester day Contttnblo Lowthor lodged two young men named Howell and Kennedy in tho lock-up on the churgo of bo:ng tho offen dors. They seem to treat tho matter as a capital joko.

THAMKS, this day.—Tho Hank of Now Zealand shipped to Aucklnnd yostorday 4,4S'.'i[o/.s. of bullion, valued at £12,325, and purchased within tivo weeks,

Wanoanci, this day,—The ©oquotte floated off tho bar last night, and was towod up the river.

Bi.knhkim, this day.—William Fishor, for tho singular robbery of n £5 note at the (Irovotown Hotel on Monday night, was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.

Blksiikim, this day,—A writ was issued today by Mr J. R. Sinclair against Mr <!cor«o llonderson, Mayor of Blonhoini, alleging that tho latter was author of tho article on tho oxchango of Hospital sito>', publ'sheil in tho "Ma-lboroughTimes,"anil claiming i'l,ooo dumages.

OAMAitr, this day.—Oamnrti Harrison Band, ut a meeting last night, mado arrango monte to go to Wellington for the contest, and will loave on Tuesday woek. Thoy will givo concorts at Timaru and Christ church on the way.

Chkistoiiurcii, this day.— At ono o'clock this morning, a grocer's shop and dwelling house at Sydenham was buriod down. It belonged to Mr O. Cunningham, and was occupied by Ebonezer Mulligan, who was absent when tho firo broke out. His stock is insured for £300 in the National oflico. The cause of the lire is not known.

Wellington, this day.—The Stella has returned from Cape Pollieer. Tho cap tain roports having mado a sorios of soundings of the coast near tho Capo, at from 1J to 2 milos off tho shoro. No soundings could bo found at 260 fathoms, but at about half a milo from tho shoro a shoal was dis covered, on which the soundings averaged from 6to 20 fathoms. This shoal has now been proporiy surveyed.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bofore H. G. Both Smith, K»q., R.M.) Dkunk.—Throe persons, 10s each.

Disorderly.—Alfred Crow, an inmate of the Old People's Hefuge, was oharged with being drunk and violently assaulting John Pottman, another Inmate —Fined 10s and costs, or seven day's Imprisonment. Larceny of llkkai).-Josoph Kimbor, a boy, was charged with stoaling two loaves of bread from Mr Parsons'a bread cart.—Constable Clarko arroslod the prisoner.—Mr Parsons did not wish to prosecute tho boy.-John Kimbor. tho father, said his ion was thlrtcon, and utterly beyond bis control. He frequently ran away from homo, and was vory dishonest. Had nine other ohildron to support Ho would bo glad to have him plao»d out, and would con tribute 5s per week.—i>rdor mode for hi* admis sion to the Industrial School.

Atthmptkd Suicn>n - Patriot Pagan, who had attempted to kill himself by taking a doso of "rough on rats, was remanded for a week. BitßAcn ok PUBLIC Works Act.—John Lush ley was fiaed 5s and costs for being drunk in a railway carriage.—Mr Browning in aefenoe. Itot an Language.—Walter Paul was charged on summons with using fierce word* towardß Thomas Stoodman, whereby complainant wont in fear of his life.—Mr Cottar for complainant. Mr Browning in defence.— I he ovidonoe showed that tho matter was of a nlflinir natuic.—With drawn on defend ant's promise to pay costs. PoonSArtAn.—SldDoyTaiwhangawasehargod with failing to support his lawful wilo, .Sarah.— Thomas Gorunin wiw chat-Red similarly will neglecting his wife, Mary.- Both cases were re niHiidcd until next week.

Claim for Waiiks.-D. 11. MoTConzto was churned with refusing to pay £7 13s; wiigoi- duo to John Alfred Steinberg, on hoard tho cutter Waipu, of which Captain MeKenzio was over. Mr S, Heski th al 1 ho was not fully propirod to go on with the cnuo. and with tho consent of M r T. Cooper, tho matter was allowed to staud over for a wr ok.

HHEAOII OK AI'PItENTICESIIIP Act.—Wm. Miles, an approntico. ngaiu appeared in anßwer to a ohurgo of deserting his master's sorvieo before tho expiratton of his term. Mr Napior in defence. —Mr Cottor for complainant. — William Sponco Simpson, briokiayor, deposed that dofondant was duly apprenticed, and bad loft his service for two years. He was not now v master, but working as ajourncyman at 12s per diem —By Mr Napier: Was working for Mr McUuiro. Was not in the habit of drinking to excess. Always paid when ho had the money. Did not ask tho lad for £20, but was willing to tako £20 eo~ ponsation fir loss of time. -Mr Napior sub mitted that, at tho titno defendant left the Borvice of complainant, he was ovei 19 years of ago. and tho law does not recognise any term extending boyond that age undt r tho Masier and Apprenticeship Act. Alsr, that Mr Slmp bon had relinquished his position ub muster, and, being a jour eyman was unablo to teach the apprentice.-Henry Miles gavo evidence as to being | ipprentiocd to Mr Simpson, who he sued was not a man of sober habits, did not get his wages regularly, and was not properly taught.—After some further evider.ca j nngmen t wis reserved.

Unhegihtehki) linos.- John Irwin, ss; Alfred J. I'.'dmondß, adjourned until Wednesday. Remanded — Robert Ritchie, breach of by aw, till Frid *y next. James Harrison, refusing to support his illegitimate male child, on the information of Elizabeth Houst.ni, till t atur day next. Sydney Taiwhai gn's case was cal ed and dismissed, his wife failing to prefer tho charge of non-supporting hor. This was all the business.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

,BY OUR SPECIAL IMPORTER).

Wellington, this day. MrHcbst's speech in support of the 'Frisco service was one of the most forcible he has delivered.

Mr Harper privately intimated his inten tion of voting for the 'Frisco service. Ho a director of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and his voting in the direction indicated would show that ho was not jealous of the 'Frisco route. I am just informed that Mr Hislop has written to tho Premier withdrawing his al legiance. There is no doubt that party hues are being rigidly demolished, and l think the end is rapidly approaching. Ihoso op po«od to tho West Coast Railway aro exceed ingly active, and when tho Government pro posal issubmittedon Tuesday evening it will certainly bo met by some hostile amend ment. I have since seen Mr Hislop. He is reticent as to the contents of the lottor which ho forwarded to the Premier. He says that it was of a private nature, and expresses surprise how I got wind ot tho fact, seeing that ho has not montior.ed it to any Houso members. Ho thinks " that for tricks that aro vain and ways that aro dark " somo special correspondents are as knowing as heathen Chinese. Early in the session a number of Maoris petitioned that Native Land Courts might be hold in native districts only, and net in towns. Also, that permanent judges might be appointed for the different districts. The Native Affairs Committee now report that the suggestions are worthy of con sideration, and recommend the same to tho consideration of tho Govormnont. In dealing with tho charges of bribery mado against tho assessor who sat in the Maungatautiri case, the Nativo Affairs Committeo call tho attontion of the Govorn mont to tho same with the view (if the alle gations are proved) to qßvo punishment meted out to him Ik the petition of \V. 11. Waddel and others for a better approach to VVynyard Pier, Auckland, the Petitions Committee reported that tho petition is referred to the Government,

J'e Georgo Kemp, who prays for recog nition of his services rendered during tho war, the Petitiois Committee report that they cunnot recommend his claim. As to the petition of Henry Gidleigh, of Auckland, who prays for relief in conse quonco of tho Liconsing Committee refusing to renew his liconso for tho Criterion Hotel, tho Public Petitions Committeo report that it is not dosirablo to interfere with the administration of the Licensing Act.

A similar report is mado with roferonce to Andrew Dunn, of the Wellington Hotel. As to the jietition of Joseph Brown, who received injuries through being knocked down by a railway train, they report that as tho accident was occasioned through the carelessness of tho petitioner, his claim can not bo entertained.

With regard to the petition of W. Hodge and others, who pray that Auckland Go vernment Houso Grounds may be opened to tho public, tho Public Petitions Committee report that the potition be referred to the Government for consideration.

He the petitions of certain Maoris, asking that the Nativo Lands Court may bo done away with, the Native Affairs Committee report that as matters of policy aro in volved, thoy have no recommendation to make.

RITA AND RADCLIFFE

Two Musical Celebrities on Tour.

Aitkis a musical famine of longer than usual duration a time of plentitudo is at hand. Amateur opera on an elaborate scale is in course of active preparation, and by a concourse of fortuitous circumstances wo have now in our midst, upon a flying professional visit, Madame Pauline Rita, lor very many years a favourite prima donna in Loudon, and Mr John Radcliffe, tho greatest of living flautists. Those artists aro sojourning at tho Imperial Hotel, and their sories of concerts opens on Monday ovoning noxt. Good wine needs no bush, and this lady and gentleman require no preliminary news papor pulling. Even il their lame had not already heralded them, their performances must infallibly cause afurore wherover thore is tho capacity to appreciate good music and brilliant execution. It is a fact that must go without qualification that Mr Radcliffo's peer as a Ilautist has never beon hoard in these climes; his credentials are simply indisputable. First class players we certainly have hud, as for instance, the wollreniomberod Signor Giammona who accompanied Maduine lima di Murska, but he, and all masters of tho ilute who have oithor followed or preceded him must iu ovitubly cedo tho pulm to Mr Radaliffe. So much by way of preamble. As public curiosity has been excited by the arrival of thib virtuoso and his talented wito, we resolved to make an effort to gratify it, and through the good cilices of Mr J. S. emith (the courteous und energetic agent) an interview was arranged on Thurs day for a member of our staff. Our reporter called in tho atternoon, was graciously received, nnd had tho pleasure of a lengthy and discursive conversation with Mr Radcliffe and Madame Rita. It will perhaps suffice to roproduco in narra tivo fcrm, the substance of the information vouchsafed with respect to tho caroor of both Ilautist and songstress, togother with such incidental particulars as boar upon thoir proeont musical standing.

Radcliffo's Youth.

Mr Radcliffo was born at Liverpool, in 1542, and is now consequently in his 43rd yeur. Both his paronts were enthusiastic dilettanti, and thus from his earliest years overthing conspired to give him a bent for music. Still tho taste for it was inborn, for at the age of seven years he had attracted notice by his precocious talent. Long before it was thought neces sary to procure any instrument for him ho had providod himself with a penny whistle, and by stopping up tho end with a cnrk, and extemporising a mouth hole at tho side, he converted it into a fluto, upon which he sedulously practised for fully a year. So much progress did ho make that at length ho was allowed to practise with his father and threo older brothers, who were all proliciont amateur players upon the flute. Mr Radcliffe, son., however, designed his youngest son for the parental business of chronometer-making, and thereforo thought it prudent to follow the example of Handel's father and dis courage this absorbing dovotion to music Genius is, howovcr, incurable, and young Radcliffo, rather than submit, girdod up his loins, and iled tho family domicile at the early ago of 10. Tho father was a wiso man, and recognising tho futility of attempting to saddle nnd harness Pegasus he brought the fugitive home and took stops to fit him for the voca tion he was formed by uaturo to follow. Ho was, therefore, placed under Mr l'eicival, a resident professor of good repute, and at 12 years of ago ho played his first fluto solo in public at a concert givon by his master in Birkonhoad. A year lator, viz., in 1555, ho performed at the Crystal Palace concerts, and received in recognition of his acknowledged musical talent a sot of tho Company's bronze medals, and a special letter of thanks. In 1857 he went to London, beoamo acquainted with tho cylinder flute, with its new modo of fingoring which was then just coming into voguo, and at once adopted it. Ho wan placed in the Royal Academy of Music by W. 11. Poynder, Esq., a liberal patron of tho arts, and had for his instruc tors Messrs B. Wells and Richardson for the flute, Mr Walter Macfarren for the pianoforte, and Mr G. A. Macfarren for harmony and composition.

Tho Flautist's Caroer.

Tho pupil progressed with such rapidity that in the following year ho was elected an associate of the Academy, and eventually bocame a membor of it aa well an ono of its attached professors. Almost as soon as ho graduated from tho Academy, ho leaped at ono bound into popular distinction, and the record of his life from 1858 to 1868 is that of a profes sional musician whoso services aro iv con stant request. During this decade, ho was principal flautist of leading opera troupes, both itinerant and stationary, which were formed in tho metropolis, and it is a singular proof of the esteem in which ho was held that he has never boon called upon to take tho position of second flautist. In tho years mentioned, he travelled largely throughout tho United Kingdom, besidoa France, Germany, Switzerland and other continental countries. In ISOS, ho accepted an engagement from Mr Michael Costa as principal Ilautist of the Royal Italian Opera at Covont Garden, and co greatly was he prized, that for tho subsequent 15 years he never missed a singlo performance of tho seasons, viz., tin co months in each year; and dur ing the othor nine months per annum he was, for tho most part, engagod at one or other of the great musical festivals of the throe kingdoms. In fact, Mr Radcliffe is still regarded as a member of the orchestra of the Royal Italian Opera, and his return homo is awaited with impatience

(Ti he Continued.)

THE UNEMPLOYED.

Meeting in th^Tempc ra a C(1 I A MEETING of the above w a9 y, 1 morning at tho Temperance Ball "in it street. About 50 persons W er ' I many of whom appeared highly iSj**. i and not of tho class who sometim P unemployed, and who really wotiM J^ti H to have it found for them M.i..«. H Steed was elected to the chai- S I Payne then read the result of th * T for signatures to a petition to ffil^ if ment, asking for the oneni» V9 >' IK local works the City %*<:■ unable to help them. fhe "! Pf had already received 172 __ J%l H 82 of whom were aingloand 90 mS^ I general run of thorn were carW 4 "» I labourers, though nearly every t? v I represented, except bricklayers -ri«*i ft man stated that although there . 9. I! about 40 at the present *__%* *J* I had only been about that miSrN I tho last, that did not pro . iH$« I was no distress in the city, nj? I not awaro what waa their 0 1 *" I not coming forward. He conJ!!^ I was more manly to come forward 07" !•" mand work than to live as paunsri^ B had 150 signatures, but he Cu> I liked to havo scon them all nr_»*»i ™* P. believed that all thoso men were l■ El I unemployed, although it wasZO 1 few might bo temporarily in emnliJ?"1 H Mr Payne said that he was onefc 1 Don who waited upon the Mayor _mT*' i 1 testify that they could not have C^ B ceived in a more friendly manner Tp* H pressed hia sympathy with tie« IS ment, and guaranteed to forward the I tion provided that it contained inn 3* f".'l tures. Mr GoMie would also W,? 1 I present to take tho chair, but ford,, v? ■ noss of his foreman. Mr J. Crawls . i that it would have assisted Cll I had tlierc boen a much larger attS" I to-day. It was extremely d .heaZfe I find so few in attendance. There were I ' out of work who absolutely refused to £ m tho petition. Ho thought that the? Z P have other moans of subsistence than l m had. He could only trust to his ten fW B and the Committeo looked to oneandK ■ assist them in obtaining work. Theft* I'<' man then appealed to members oftl B audience to come forward and stea 2 m petition. The (Secretary then r<L Z M petition, which was as followa-—"Tu ili your humble petitioners, the under.!!lf, unemployed, urgently request that 2 I honourable House throw open some rS, m works for the presont benefit of then* H ployod in tho city of Auckland, Siffl! honourable Houso is woll acquainted Z l the fact that great numbers of men are to I idle, and that great distress at present in ii vails amoßgst us, and that the City Cw 11 is wholly unable to render tbenece^ffi assistance. We, therefore, pray thrtfiii (our petition) will have your mostserioii X attention, and your petitioners i_\-. I duty bound ever pray." This m_m was signed by all present; TheC^li man asked some of those pr-ueot IiHI state how long they had been out of «tf,il Mr Crawford stated that on the i_ of % H ruary last he fell sick, and was in UttfeH dition until the present he had not etmi ttffi moro than £5. Had a wife and five dfe Hi to support. Mr Payne also had a wii(n(B five children ; one hai been invalid foil four years. He could not obtabrwi!«B work. Mr Holland said he had beu&ff| for 12 months; was recovered nw.ljß could not obtain work. After Ugß further discussion it was resolved m_\\ tho petitions closo on Monday, 'IiWiMW ut 10 v. in., and that it bo at once layj ,'" to tho Mayor to bo forwarded to Wefcjß ton. After a vote of thanks had teipS-'i awarded to tho representatives of the jjiH for being in attendance, the meeting _\m porsod. I""' '■

MEMORIAL TO THE LETTER SHEEHAN.

A meeting of old colonists and Irici and schoolfellows of tho late Mr % Sheohan \eaa held at Robson's Rot___.it evening. There was a large attask Mr W. R. Waddel (Mayor) preo_% Tho Chairman, in a few wellcbimi marks, referrod to Mr Sheehan'acourt with this colony, to which hew. tat Tho object of tho meeting was to k«i tho best means of erecting a suitable tss ial in his honour. Mr Reos, insp highly eulogistic of tho deceased polls said that he had been with Mr Sit in the Assembly, they had fougkiiS^ sido on the subject of native difficila, and he had never met with a tciih hud a more generous heart, one ikn less afraid of an enemy, or a better Inai to his friend. He suggested thatthfo mittce should bo made to represent in Zealand without respect to party, oreed,i race, as a recognition of one al a worthiest sons and one of its giua statesmen. Ho moved, "That! (* mittce be appointed to obtain public ii tutieo and support in raising a moMMI to the lute Mr John Sheehan, snob 6» .mittee to report upon the form trhit memorial should assume to a future w ing." Mr W. Q. Connolly sooondedl motion, which was supported by Mr 4.06 Mr Georgo Kevon was elected SecreteM His Worship tho Mayor Treasurer, .lit also agreed to have priuted forms fete scriptions distributed. Mr P. Nooani Mr F. Jeune having spoken, the'■A was put and carried unanimously. M following were appointed a oon»i!| with powor to add to their nnnfc Messrs. J. R Walters, Peter Noon. I Jenno, Sir G. Grey, W. G. Connollj,! Black, P. Dignan, C. A. De Laton r,'fc] Moody, J. B. Graham, J. Callnaa, W Grimley, W. R. Waddel (Mayor of ■» land), Hon. J. Tole, Hon. W. Stwwo_ A Whitaker, Andrew Otto, Col. fti.l Goonan, J. Smith (Howick), Hon. ItW (Piemier), Hon. J. B nllnnce fli Minister), Mr Maeandrew, M.l' (Port Chalmers), J. Chadwiok (Tanaf Sir Georgo Whitmore, W. J. Bees, W.» Cullough, A. J. Cadman, John LundiM H. Roe, Michael Shea (North ShoreM McGuire, P. Gleeson. D. Dunningbjo,W Mr Gray (Canterbury), Seffern, HmMP and Samuels (Taranaki), T. Braokea(» edin), Major Pitt, J. M. Clark, W>» kinson, Mr Connolly ( Marlborough), EW O'Connor, and Seddon' (WaW Martin Kelly (Greymouth), Pmi*W£ (Orakei), Wahanui and Rewi (WW"' Adam Clarke, (Kaipara), C. O.IM» M. Stonton (Nelson), J. D. <M* Napier), Sir d- M. O'Rorke (Sw«ke|«» House), F. Lawry (Epsom), Major» (Te Awamutu), Gilbert Carson (Mi)*1 Wansranui), and F. G. Ewington. f;, ||

EAST AND WEST COAST HALL WAYS JOB.

Wellingto . thisdir-j Nuxt to tho 'Frisco sorvice, the &**i West Railways job is the most inWf| topicof conversation to-day. ItißM»**2j those opposed to it, that thepropoaw^f bo rejected by a considerable n»P| Tho Canterbury men are pulling' thesWl an employment they have f^wM skilful at, and having failed tePjg Aucklandera to help them thtoofJ| their littlo job, they are P°urinß o°ffi| wrath on the 'Frisctfmail service, am^J ing it to be tho most unholy tbi»B J tho sun. Aucklandors are *___\ part in the struggle. Quite &W_M fact that their opposition to thf|U» jj lose them the San Francisco Mtwv stand together shoulder to shouldeTj"" fuse to allow tho railway jobtopw"" their votes can throw it out. , Ut _4 Tho "Post" says,regardiogH>H^j that the Canterbury people arenow.V that the whole, instead of on'/ Ej subsidy, should be charged to »««**) benotitod. Wo can quite W"^ They might go a good deal gj and promise to pay the *°'on!'. ||jj a yoar for the privilege of wß^! solves. Tho latter engagement wg just as likely to bo koptastbeoneog proposed. Once tho colony »« ggj to tho company, tho districts "<*£ manage to wriggle out of their lUWjj The latest rumour in connectionp affair is that a cortain West C««JS|j proprietor has offered to g__M Company froight to the ertenWJJ por annum for ten years if &f^ right of sonding coal ofl the W#o West Coast to Canterbury, UT | unnecessary.

MINING NEWS

THAMES, tt* Saxox. — Besides seoing (?<*! Jf western drive on No. 1 r,eefßt^ rf #. the managor has found c°l°%£l precious metal in the drive just ... j No. 3 reef and No. 5 level. _,j! Rocky PoiNT.-About 30 toj*"9 aro being touted at Bull's battery, j stuff is yielding moderately- New Manuka* - fo*£sM to-day is etc mnied for WJWB&M Wa o*hi Company, in ™***& b m of the boundary, has found go""". I known as Tributers' Leader. mi

THE AUCKLAND EVEMJNG STAK. SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1885

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PORT OF ONEHUNGA. ARRIVAL. Gairloch, s_fl„ MoArthur, from Waitara The Northern Company's a.s. Gairloch arrived from Waitara thla morning, with 10 horaea, 730 sheep, 00 cases meat, 100 joints meat, 8 bales fiklna, 3 tons sundries, and the following passen gers :—Meßßrs Morrow, Mead, Russell, Hyland, Meadames Mead, Rusaell and family (C). AG, BAR TL E TT, • 151, QUKKN-STKKKT. Chronometers, Watches, Clockß, and Jewellery in groat variety, and mado to order or repaired: Poesy, Motto, Engage'mont and Wedding Rings. Orders by post carefully executed. qPECIAL CHEAP LINES. X'OQ/l 03 q» "WORTH OF WARE ±ZS4 I iT HOUSE AND TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES have boon pur chased by WILLIAM R, BUIDGMAN At a Hoavy Diacount, and will bo Sold Cheap to dear quickly, comprising some very Choice Goods in endless variety in Gloves. Hoaiery. Handkorchiefs, Sunshades, Umbrellas. Net Cur tains, Ladies' Mantles, Corsets. Jackets. Capes, La'dlos'Underclothing, Aprons. Pinafores.Coaiea, Coilara, Collarettes, Children's lilouoea. Robes Infants Wrappers, Hoods, Hun Bonnets, Men i Shirts, Hats, Scarves, Boys' and Men* Clothing. £25 Worth of the Newest Lines In Feathers. being and exceedingly choice lot in plumea and Ostrich Flats. As Ido net usually keep thoae geoda, will bo sold cheap to clear quickly Large I^ot of Windsor Searvcs, bought at Owen and Graham's Sale, from Sd to Is, worth la 6d to 2s. Sound goods Not having room for China Matting?, will sell thoso In atock at a great reduotion Balance Winter Stock of Blankets, aomo allghtly soiled, at a great reduction Splondid Stock of Tweeds, from cheap to very good, very much reduced in price Being rather overstocked In Clothing, will allow 20 por cent. dis:ount for a ahort time to clear, aa atock ia too largo in this department Largo Lot of Remnanta at very low rates. 238— Upper Qum:n-.street.- 288 SPRINKLED "WITH T^TATKR, BUT NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE. The undersigned begs nform no Publlo of Auckland and Country Settlors that at the late Sale of MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S STOCK He became the Puroßaser of all tbo (JLOTniNQ WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY WATER, BUT WHICH ESCAPED the FLAMES, AND THAT HE HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO HI3 PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET Aa the Premises are Small, a Speedy Cloaranoe must be effected, bo he la *NOW HOLDING A MONSTER J SALVAGE . SALE OF THE SAME. Hflvicg Bouffl-fc the Goods at a RJdioul/racJy \ , Low Figure, he it enabled to ' SACRIFICE THEM AT %& ANY PRIOE. "S3 SPECIAL NOTIOK.—Th» Goods we offer tor sale are QMte Free from Any Damage by Fire, aMI are only Slightly Wet with Froah Water, as an inspection will prove. A RARE CHANCE FOR HEADS OF FAMILIES AND. WORKING MEt. j.Tbvy MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 214, QOKEjr-STREET (OgPOBITg MoAKTHfrR & CO,l^ T. & H. Cooke, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERBRB, &C„ Bog to inform their friends and tho publlo that they havo REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. FOR THE LAUNDRY AND HOUSEHOLD, LADIES ARE INVITED TO USE PYRAMID SOAP, The most economical Soap made in New Zealand. Full weight guaranteed. L. W. McGLASHAN, Wholesalo Agent, COMPTON'S BUILDING. ON'T HIT HARD.—Read Article in " Tho Rationalist " thla week. ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS naro beon recognised as the BEST for half a contury. PILSENER LAGER BEER KROM THE KAIBER BREWERY. Sole Agents for Now Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO,, . FIRTH'S STORES. ALBERT-STREET, AUOKLAND. MRS. S. H. CLARK'S GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND SERVANTS' REGISTRY OFFICE, 310, Queev STRBET; Telephone No. 315 Wait ing Rooma for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for immediate engagements. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladles in all parts of tho Provincial DSatriot Rekkreeu: Joseph Banks E.g., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thoa. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; I>. J. -UcLood, Esq., Manager A.AJ.P. Soolety; E. B. Parsons, Eaq., Secretary Gas Co.; J. M. Shera. Esq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. Wilaoo, Eiq. (Wil* Hi and Hot-ton), Agent for Austra lian Mutual Provident Society. BIBLEREADING IN SCHOOLS BILL. —Road the Editor's artlole In "The Rationalist" thia weok. IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. After TUESDAY, JULY 14, Dr. E. D MACK ELLAR may bo consulted at tho house known as ST. MARY'S PARSONAGE, PARNELL. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At Home—o to 10 a.m., and 7to 8 p.m. At Aickin's—2 to 1 p.m. dally. Telephone No. 337. TOOK r\ U T POH THE BLUE 217, QUEEN-STREET. BOOT BLUE BOOT BLUE BOOT BLUE c , BR oOKES. BOOT BLUE c . BROOKES . BOOT GIVING UP BUSINESS ! ! POSITIVE GENUINE SALE ! ! C.B. begs to thank his customers for the patron age he has recoivod for the last 19 years, and also to Inform them that he intendß RETIRING FROM THE BUSINESS, AND OFFERS HIS ENORMOUS STOCK OF BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS . ND ADIU SHOES, SHOES, SHOES, FOR CASH, ta.FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. "Si NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED SHOP TO LET, and FIXTURES FOR SALE. NOTE TIIE ADDRESS— C. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT. ~, Mr BLUE BOOT, BLUE BOOT, lss* y BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



Gi FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION tv ON THE GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES, RUN IN SYDNEY ON SEPTK.MIiUJR 22, 18*5. 2000 MEMBERS~AT 10s EACH. 84-Prizks-84. First Horae £300 Second Horao 150 Third Horae 75 Other Starters (divided) .. 125 Non-starters (divided) .. .. 350 Total £1000 Application by Letter only. Tho Drawing, undor the supervision of a Committeo of Town and Country Investors, will take place as soon filled. Reault S.ipa forwarded to Subscribers as immediately aftorwarda. Eucloso stamps for reply and reault. All Agents and Repreaenta tlvoa of twenty-flvo Tickea, and of Pross invited to Drawing. Early application invited, i " G. FLANEUR," Care of D. Twohill. P.O. Box Ofl or Park Hotel. Auckland. ' A UCKLAND COURSING CLUB. PUPPY^TAKES, i ON PLUMPTON PARK, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29. I Tho Draw will tako place on TUESDAY Next, at 8 p.m , at tho Club-room, Queen street. Doga in Slips WEDNESDAY Morning, on arrival of Spocial Train to tho Ground. , CHAS. WALLNUTT. Auckland, July U, 1885. ' T> OU L T R V S H O \V. THE AUCKLAND POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND RABBIT ' ASSOCIATION. SECOND GRAND ANNUAL SHOW In ths 1 DRILL SHED. ; N O W OPEN. Ten a.m. to Ten p.m. AUCTION SALK 3 P.U.SATURDAY. ADMISSION: ONK SHILLING. O. A. STEVEN, Auctioneer. "PARTNERSHIP NO TIC E. The Partnership heretofore existing between Measrs J. M. GKE and F. ROWLINSON, , trading under tho Arm of GEK and ROWLIN SON, Storekeepers, Northcoto, Auckland, has this day, 25th July, 18S5, beon DISSOLVED by mutual oonseat. Mr F. ROWLINSON retiring, Mr J. M. GES will continue to carry on the said Business, and will recei vo and pay all aocounts of the late firm Of GEE and ROWLINSON. IN ease of emergenuy you should koop a bottle of Wolfe's Scixnapfu on tho premlaea. ERALD MASSEY'S First Lectsre in Abbott'a Opera House on Sunday night BE warnod in time, and take WoiW* SoHNAPPa. DISPROOF CHALLENGED by Gerald Maaaoy at Abbott's Opera House on Sun , day night. 4 FAMILY residing at North Shoro 1 JL\- ofToraaecmfortable Home to Young Lad serving hia t'.mo at trade, or bay at bohooh Torma moderate. - Inquiro at Star Office. HRISTIAN FABLBS AND MYTHS. —Hear Gerald Massoy at th* Opera House on Sunday night DUFF'S " Information on the Similarity of the Christian and Egyptian Trinity " is 2d. at McKay's, Newton. OUGHS, Colds, and Bronchitis are Cured and PreTentsd by purchasing a Soft Felt or Chintz Dressing Gown at the Import** s, . J. M. MoLachlan. 22i, Queen-gtr66t EGYPTIAN ORIGIN OF THE CHRIS TIAN RELIBION.-Hear Gerald Massey's Leoture on Sunday night. PIANOS Tuned, 3s (id, and Repaired thoroughly In all Its branohos at a moder ate charge. 15 years' London oxpurlonoe.— Kichona. care of Murray and Spencer. Queen- Btreet. fjAO THE LADIES.—A Fii'it class Key- A. ItBS Geneva Watch for *3 Is. 'limed and rejmlated. Always kept fjoinj* In tho window of T. H. Lewisaon, Jeweller and Watoh Importer, Queen-street, opposite Union Bank. REAL BARGAlN'S—Ladies' Felt and Beaver Hat?, Is oaoh; beautifully trtmmod Data, from 2a lid ; also, L-.dica' Salvago Under clothing at half price.—Fernandez, Newton, M~ RS HODGJC, Melrose, wishes to ac quaint the Ladles of forth Shore that she haa commenced business as Children's • Dressmaker. Children* Cloth of every dceorip tlon, including Boyi' Suits, made up at shortest notice; Lad Us' Patterns takon; Drosses Cut ; Outjfca MARSHALL'S Special Tincture of Podo phyllum la the Homoeopathic Remsdy for all Liver and Stomach IMaort}»r_i and Klaiogs and Indlg»ation. Price, la p»r bAtlo.—C. W. Goodson, London Arcade, Sole Ageat for Auck land. ■ rriHE Cheapness- of an Article DepwK-ls 1_ upon the Quality. ITie reasons why the Now Zealand Twieil Company, Tailors, Shoit land-utruol, haa met with the amount of naooaa thatithasare: Firstly,tho rwoedaureallof New Zealand manufacture coming direct from the Mill, so there is no Middleman a Profit; secondly, every Garment is Thoroughly Shrunk, bmA ' made In a Flrst-clasa Style thirdly, there Is No Credit, so the Good Customer does not pay tor the Bod.—New Zealand Tweed Company J Fallot . Shortlnnd-street. oppoaft* Btab Offlr* TODD'S ENGLISH CALISTHBNIC3" of the Manchester and Birmingham , Schools, with bona fide Outlines of th* mmc, for Invalids, Amateurs, andothors of S«dentary Employment, without the least Injury to the • person. Private Conrso, £2; Maud, hill prioe, ■ £1; taught by R. T. Soott Adnlts only.— ' Kean'a London Coffee House. Victoria-street T X. L JL« MBN'S BLABTIC BOOTB. 10a Co. I. X. L. CHILD'S ELASTIC BOOTO 1 To IS. la. ' I. X. L. LADIEB' ELASTIC BOOTS, 7» 6d. ECONOMY BOOT SHOP, VIOTOBIABTRSBT. SECOND EDITION. TRAGEDY IN FREEMAN'S BAY. » A MAN FELLS HIS WIFE WITH AN AXE. About fivo o'clock this afternoon a man named Wakeham, rosiding in Dock street, Freeman's Bay, camo to tho Polico Station and -reported that ho had just killed his wifo with an axo. Ho said that alio had been drinking yesterday, and bit her child's arm. This afternoon she mado a demand upon him for monoy, which ho rofused. Sho then picked up an axe and advanced towards him threatening to strike him with the weapon unload he complied with her wishes. He rushed at hor, and seizing the handle of tho uplifted weapon, he wrenched it out of her hands, when in drawing it along the blade of tho uxe came down heavily upon tho woman's head, splitting open her skull. She fell down three or four steps, at the top of which tho en counter took place, and died almost im mediately from the terrible wound which had been inflicted. Wakeham appeared in a most excited state, walking up and down the guard room sobbing convulsively. He is a cordial maker by trade, and was the principal witness in the Parnell infanticide caso. It was from his houso the guilty woman in that caso sot out to bury tier infant in Mason's Gardens. Mrs Wakoham bore a bad reputation for diunkonno-s. They came hero irom Dunodin. Subsequent inquiry shows that the woman is not dead, Tho cries of the children attracted tho neighbours who found the woman lying in a pool of blood unconcious, and with two wounds on hor heud, Her recovery is improbable. WELLINGTON V. CJHItIST CHVJBCH. • (by telkobaph.—press association.) Cheistohurch, this afternoon. , The Wellington - Canterbury Football ■ Match was played on Lancaster Park this afternoon. The weather was cold, with fog. The ground was fairly good. About 1,000 persons were present. The game was played in two forty-five-minute spells. The first spell was a series of loose scrim mages in which neither team scored. Wei ' lington was forced down three times, and ' Canterbury once. j Later, t Canterbury won by goal and try to , I othing, i



We have much Brand Display op pleasure in stating our extensive al- IRON torations aro com pleted. At con- p BEDSTEADS swerablo outlay -*- wo have enlarged AT our Show Rooms. TT Many of our U OARLICK friends will be fairly astonished "L> I & at the enormous -IA ; C RANWKLL'S. variety in Bed steads, Carpotß. TU and Oeuural £~ Household Eurni- turo presented to T their viow as they A travel round our Immense premises. C IJ Aasortment of GARLIOK & JJ CARPETS CRANWELL. At Reduced Prloea. — YOUR °AK£ ICK CRANWELL. Young poople about to start TT Houaekeeplng H will Und it to their advantage ,-. to Furnish from (J itirnnonM our Establiah- BKDHOOM. r&e"^ U SirriNG.ROOM. .^oV'sMi a DINING-ROOM, ff to" fur 6 S KITCHEN nish a house from fi FURNITURE amount from our Warehouse. at OARLICK OARLICK & *'«OM & CRANWELL. CRANWKLL'S. / . ARLICK /IRANWELL'S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



Messrs J. H. HamerandCo., auctioneers, &c., Karangahape Road, are now in a position to couduct sales any whero outi-ido their rooms, Mr Hamer, having taken in a partner (Mr Flem ing), their attention will bo devoted to their business and customers. They havo got a large concrete building behind their present premises, which is most capacious for the Ptorage of goods awaiting sale. No doubt the rising district can easily Bupportits own auctioneor. A musical and literary entertainment will bo given in Richmond Wesleyan Church, on Monday evening, at half paßt 7 o'olook. A nice programme is beiitg prepared. Chambers's celebrated sewing machines. '0. Queen-street. What an immense improvement I I Why, I did not think there was such a large Show Room In Auokland I Suoh are the remarkß now being made by Visitors as they gaze upon tho Stock cf Furnishing Goods In tho oxtonßlvo premises of Garllck & Cranwoll. Houso Furnishers.—[Advt )