SHIPPING.

Sunset—Thia evening. 6.50 Sunrise—To-morrow morning, 4.42 Moon's AGE-First Quarter, 22nd, 10.22 p.m.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland.—This evening, 0.47; to-morrow morning, 120. Manukau Heads. — This evening, 0.27; to morrow morning, 4.0. „ _. . Kaipara Heads. - This afternoon, 4.27; to morrow morning, 5.0.

DEPARTURES.

Oamaru, brigantine, for Mercury Bay. Wellington, s.s., for Whangarei. Bellinger, s.s., for Whangarei. Suva, s.s., for East Coast ports. Mimiha, schooner, for Whangarei.

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, Thursday, 5 p.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, to - clay, 4.30 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to-day, 4 a,m. Balcarres Brook, from London, via Sydney ; sailed September 8 Wanaka, from South, Thursday (Onehunga) Oliau, from South, Friday.

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Lurline, ship, left London for Kaipara, via Dunedin, July-25 Waikato, ship, from London ; sailed Aug. 2A Canterbury, ship, left London Sept. 27 Waitangi, ship, from London, loading May Queen, ship, from London Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool via Welling-

ton Mary A. Greenwood, bq., left New York July 27, via Lyttelton Ada Stott, barque, sailed August 4 from New York M. Hennings, barque, from New York, to sail Nov. 15 Rebecca dwell, barque, lefb New York Sept. 8, via Wellington Deutchland, barque, from New York, via Wellington; sailed October 20 Jennie 8., schr., from Fiji Restless, brig, from Fiji, early Notero, barque, from Newcastle, sailed Nov. 9 Oregon, barque, from Java, early Diamond, barque, from Newcastle, early Welcome, schooner, from Rockhampton, early

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Rangitiki, ship, loading for London Evie Reed, barque, for New York, loading Tarawera, s.s., for Melbourne, via South, Thursday noon Wanaka, s.s., for South, Friday, 5 p.m. (Onehunga) Zealandia, ship, for Napier, early. Richmond, s.s., for the Islands, Saturday, 26th inst.

Late last night the Ada C. Owen and the Gisborne came out of dock, and their place was taken by the s.s. Richmond. The s.s. Suva sailed for the East Coast ports and Wellington afc 6 p.m., yesterday. Tho steamers Bellinger and Wellington both left for Whangarei last night, well patronised with passengers. The schooner Waiapu, from this port via Mercury Bay, arrived at Gisborne yester day. The s.s. Richmond was entered outward for Tonga to-day, and on Saturday she is to sail. The brigantine Silver Cloud having com pleted tbe discharge of her coal, is now lying out in the stream taking in ballast. The Ada C. Owen was taken alongside the Peerless this morning, and is having a portion of the latter's coal transhipped into aer for Rarotonga. At length schooner Flectwing is to be put on s the sailine list again, and in a few days she goes hence to New Caledonia, under the command of Captain D. Buike. The only coasters that have put in an appearance since yesterday are the cutter Jane, from Mahurangi, with lime, and barge Rata, from Kennedy's Bay, with timber. The ship Margaret Galbraith, having completed discharging her cargo yesterday, was taken this morning up the stream, and now lies in " Rotten Row " awaiting further orders. The brigantine Oamaru left for Mercury Bay last evening, where she will load a part cargo of timber for the Chatham Islands. She returns to thia port from Mercury Bay previous fco sailing South, in order to com plete her cargo and take in passengers. The Auckland portion of tho periodicals and mail goods per s.s. Tainui from London are coming up the coasfc per s.s. Rotorua, due in the Manukau on Sunday next. The general cargo will reach this port per s.s. Te Anan on Monday next. Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., are the Auckland agents for the Tainui.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WIiAXGAREI, this day.—Arrived : Bellin ger and Wellington, from Auckland. Taubaxoa, this day.—Sailed : Glenelg, for Auckland. New Plymouth, this day.—Arrived : Penguin, from Onehunga. Wellington, November 22. — Arrived : Wanaka, s.s., from the South. Sailed: Australia, s.s., for Auckland, via the East Coast. Passengers:—Misses Cottrell Messrs Bullen, Taylor, Fen wick, and 4 steerage. Wanaka, s.s., for Onehunga, via Taranaki. Passengers:—3 steerage. Lyttelton, November 22. — Sai7if*d : Barques Herbert Black and Sfcatesmav,, for Newcastle. Lyttelton, November22.—Sailed: Croy don Lass, barque, for Napier ; Wair axapa, s.s., for the South ; Rotorua, s.s., for the/ Norfch. Port Chalmers, November 22.- -Sailed : Yolande, barquenfcine, for Kaipara . Port Chalmers, this day.—. .Arrived : Wairarapa, from Lyttelton. Westport, November 22. —Saf.'.ed : Oma pere, for Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

. Kauri Gum.—Since our h , s fc quotations this market has receded considerably. Quotations based on recent; sales, although somewhat irregu' 'mr, are about current rates to-day. O .-dinary fair to good, £38; better cleaned parcels, £39; East Coasfc (nominal), ifs sto £54. Sup plies for month to date ar b 408 tons. The Evie Reed, for New Y/o rk, will sail aboufc sfch December, taking _ay 450 tons gum. In all probability thcr/e will be no obher vessel loading for Ay .erica before end of January next. This, coupled with fche fact thafc London shipments will be limited to say 300 tons, owirig to direct steamer space having been bespoken by wool shippers during the season., -will have the effect of accumulating stov&s, and we confidently expect in the nea - . future thafc lower prices will prevail for F.ome time to come.

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

For the cause that lacks aißintance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23,1887.

Sir Julius Vogel's move in the House yesterday, wifch the object of forcing on the tariff question, seems to have been a tactical mistake. His followers were taken by surprise, and the promptitude of Major Atkinson in forcing the ex-Treasurer's hand- and securing an interim victory before the Opposition were ready, gave him a substantial advantage. We hope, however, that the Premier will rest content with yesterday's success, and will not put too great a strain upon the loyalty of his protectionist sup porters. Members who were elected as opponents of the late Government may find it comparatively easy to maintain their consistency in voting against a want-of-confidebce motion based upon the necessity for tariff revision, if it were moved by Sir Julius Vogel. But these members would find themselves in a very awkward position if they were asked, as Major Atkinson threatens to ask them, to vote in favour of a resolution moved by himself or one of his supporters, declaring that it is inexpedient to revise the tariff this session. We do not hesitate to say that members hold ing strong views with respect to the urgency of this question could not vote for such a motion. To do so would be to stultify themselves, and invoke the just resentment of their constitu ents. And if Major Atkinson makes any attempt to trap them into a vote ad verse to their avowed opinions upon the importance of adopting Protectionist tariff at the earliest possible date, his action will justify the assertion that his request for time to revise the tariff is a mere dodge to "bluff" the Protec tionist party, and hood-wink the Free traders. As soon as this suspicion is confirmed, the Protectionists will nave no alternative but to vote irrespective of party for the only measure which will bring back prosperity to New Zealand. For our own part, we be lieve the tariff might have been dealt with this session in such a way as would set hundreds of hands that are now idle to work. Nevertheless, we are willing to make the fullest allow ances for the difficulties of Major At kinson's position, and afford him time to shew what he is able to do. His pre decessors were three years in office, and landed the colony into its present condition of depression. The new Cabinet are certainly entitled to six months' grace to mature their policy, overcome party difficulties, and bring down the measures on which they rely for the restoration of prosperity. But they must not try on any tricks, nor attempt by raising a false issue to com mit members of the House to the re pudiation of principles which they are pledged to defend and assert.

WANTED, A NAME.

tfr is generally recognised nowadays that there is a great deal in a name. The perfume of the rose would not be spoiled by calling it a rhododendron, but the euphony of the name would be marred. This is an age of sestheticism. When Bill Stubbs takes to the stage he is careful to adopt a high-sounding nam de theatre, such as Percy Fitz gerald ; and the budding poet who is called, say, John Smith, blossoms forth in print as " Leolinus" or " Musa." Bill doesn't act his part any better, nor does John rhyme less villainously, be cause of the change of name; but the sense of fitness is more satisfied, and the cultured ear is not offended, and when these ends can be attained with out hurting anybody, a change of name is fully justified. A business man knows the value of a striking, euphonious, or unique name for adver tising purposes, and the inventor often spends more time in devising a name for his patent article than in the making of the article itself. A London shoemaker advertises himself as " Waukenphast," and though that name looks suspiciously like a manufactured one, it has doubtless been a grand thing for its owner. The name of a nobleman stuck on a sign board draws custom to.the shop, and the owners of hostelries, by the in genuity they show in choosing attractive .titles for them, show that they fully appreciate the money value of a name. Considerations such as these have no doubt influenced the people of New South Wales in their desire to ex change that unwieldy and senseless name for one more euphonious and de scriptive. The mother colony of Australasia is about to celebrate her centenary, and the time is considered opportune by the New South Welsh men —or is it New South Wales men, or New South Welshers I —to re christen the esteemed old lady. A Sydney journal some time since offered a prize for the best suggestion for a new name for the colony, and dozens of excellent and original ideas on the subject were propounded, and the matter has now taken definite shape— the Legislature being asked to pass a measure formally proclaiming the new name.

There is something splendidly auda cious about the proposal of Sir Henry Barker to claim the title of "Australia "

for the premier colony of the five that occupy the Australian continent. The sublime coolness of the thing almost excuses the poverty of resource that is manifested by falling back on the descriptive name bestowed on the great Island Continent of the South. No wonder, however, that the Vic torians are beside themselves with rage, and are doing their best, with the weapons of ridicule and argument, to dispute the claim. To the people of the outside world, who take no interest in the subdivi sions of the colonies, Australia is the general name by which all the British colonies in these parts are known ; and by them the names Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide are used to denote the different localities, in preference to Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. If the nomenclature is to. be altered, and "Australia" is in, future to be the name of a part instead of the whole, great con fusion will arise ; bufc the " Grand Old Man " of Sydney is astute enough to see that the confusion will result in advantage to the colony that adopts the larger designation. Facts regarding Australia would be held to apply to that colony only; wealth, population, and products which it does nofc possess would be credited to it; and " Sydney, , the capital city of Australia," would cast Mel bourne completely in the shade. It is plain that the business value of the name " Australia" is what has induced the Premier of New South Wales to adopt it; and if the Legislature take his view the change will be made, no matter how the Victorians may squirm.

Apart from the business aspect of the matter, the inherent Conservatism in human nature rebels at a sudden and violent change of this kind. If the old name has "served the purpose for a century, why discard it now? Or, if a change is desired for the sake of euphony, why not make it " Nova Cambria" or " Eastern Australia 1" To these questions, we can imagine Sir Henry Parkes retorting that the name of Australia by right belongs to the colony which he represents, which once embraced the whole continent. And why should New South Wales any longer waive its claim to the title, or adopt any modification of it ? Let the other colonies —the off-shoots from the parent tree — take subsidiary names!

In this dispute we can offer an opinion without being under suspicion of being actuated by jealous motives, for New Zealand occupies a distinctive position, and is in no danger of losing her identity by anything that the New South Wales Legislature may resolve upon. The necessity for getting a better name than " New South Wales " is patent, and we earnestly trust that it will be recognised and acted upon. But there is no necessity for causing widespread confusion and ill-feeling by claiming the name of "Australia," The proposal of Sir Henry Parkes looks decidedly unfriendly to the other colonies of who are in a sense " snuffed out" of existence. If carried into effect, it will embitter the feeling of active jealousy that has always pre vailed in Victoria, and it will thus do much to retard the j --alisa tion of an Australian Dominion, or federation of the colonies, which many people believe to be most desirable. We trust that a new name will be chosen for the mother colony, but would hope that one may be found which does not infringe on the " patent rights " of others—for all have an equal claim to the title of "Australia." 7

The following protest from the Welling ton Radical Reform Association has been forwarded to the Minister of Education against the proposal of the Government to alter the education system of the colony :— (a) Because it will, especially in large towns, throw a great numoer of children out of school ; (b) that depriving children between the ages of five and six of the right of attend ing school will be injurious to their future training and life; (c) that the reductions proposed are so excessive that the salaries of teachers will have to be reduced nearly 26 per cent., and the small schools in outlying districts will have to be closed; (d) that the stopping of the extra 5s capi tation is a greater proportionate reduction than the Government propose on other branches of public service; (c) that the electors of the colony generally, at the re cent elections, determined that the system should nofc be altered, and the proposal of the Minister of Education is in violation of his own pledges and those of three-quarters of the members of the House; thafc this Association also protests against the pro posed mode of altering the education sys tem, viz., by Orders-in-Council, which are not discussed nor sanctioned by Parliament in a bill.

A few days ago we drew attention to the fact that a quantity of partly-decomposed meat had 'been left on the Queen-street Wharf fora lengthy period to the annoyance of persons passing. The police mado inquiry into the matter, and the result was that Mr Reeves, butcher, was charged with the offence at the Police Court this morning. He pleaded that the meat was forwarded to Mr Warnock, and that the latter should have removed it. The charge was proved, and a fine, of £1 and costs inflicted, His Worship remarking that tho offence was a serious one.

William James Sutcliffe, a bankrupt under examination by the Official Assignee this morning, deposed that for some years pasb until 15 months ago he had been in busi ness in Victoria-street as a fruiterer. Latterly ho had been a restaurant keeper in Queen-street. When he gave up business he had losfc what little money he had started with and was about £300 in debt, which was his present liability. Since he went out of business he had been engaged as a cook and also as Steward on a coastal steamer. For the last fivo months he had earned very little. His wife bad been started in a small business by some friends, and she sbill carried ifc on. it mainly sup ported them both. His earnings during the nine months he was at sea averaged £7 10s per month. He had filed to avoid being sent to gaol, as judgment summonses had been issued against him. His only assets were furniture valued at £10.

The Surrey and Sussex wards of the borough of Newton are to have their water supply. The poll was, declared at 6.30 last evening, when it was found that 116 voted for the loan of £2,500 and 3 against ifc. The Council will thus bo enabled to ; proceed promptly to work, and obtain the loan and order the necessary plant.

fd (cum - y i v fe delft? Mrs Foro', . rt . ™ *W licpatrona ge ,and invKh e ?±' ° again this evening for l^Jgj** The social gatherimr * m connection with St. lark?"?!? 10 *. Remuera, promises in w Cha *>> to be a success. One of rL.-! ?7. »»y nchly and beautifully decorated S will play selections of mnK- Abia i evening. Particulate * vertiaement. J % ad.

A correspondent writes •__«« <n- . man,' fa. f«t night?S_aT■ JJ maßi «* howl about the eSKf^S shaped building for aXTl&K___ that an octagon contains a Jfctrffife a square, and a great deal r«A^!vsP angular>uildm|XSSSbS case being the same': i other pubL builE-no otheh? W . M4 suitable or symmeA^tSft*■ Referring to the schooner Gfi_lnWt •„ at Auckland for Tahiti SgpSIS Francaise»says:-»Th7Sval L oHh„ schooner has been quite an event fc T local amateurs in naval architect! have been able to make comparS t tween the lines, of this vesseli Sdttt schooners built in California. - The Sf tions which thafc comparison anaffi honour to the builders oYtheGaulol? di ' A meeting of the City Guards washeld last evening m the Drill-shed, wher/fi was a good attendance. Ifc was deddah! devote £15 out of the funds of the<S as pnzesior shooting, to be competedfo! by members of the Company. It was Z agreed to hold..* united picnic at EU* on the 26fch insfc., in company withthe members of the Queen's Own Rifles The two Companies will be conveyed by train ta the picnic ground.

Mr W. R. Cook has jusb completed in manuscript an entire catalogue of the beaks and MSS. presented to the Auckland Free Public Library by Sir George Grey, K.C.B. They number Bomewhera about 8,000 volumes, pamphlets anddoc.. mental.

A very_ enthusiastic meeting of gentle. men wishing to form a social clubj w_erea pleasant evening may be periodically spent in Scottish dancing and Other amusements, was held last night at the Thames Hotel Mr Michael, " mine host, having kindly placed a room at their disposal After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that the club be known as the Caledonian. Social, and those presentformed themselves into a committee to carry ori'the sattie. Mr Michael will gladly give all information to those interested.

t " Medium Rifle "j writes: -" la ifc nofc time the date of fche competition for Clarke's Belt was published? To my numeroos inquiries I can obtain no satisfactory reply. Perhaps if attention were directed to this matter through your paper it wpuldhave the .desired eiiecfc. By _o doing you.trtiiilii oblige anumber of your Volunteer readif." [It appears that the arrangements for jjg contest are left in the hands 'df t_'e' SffiSh of the various Volunteer "; batallio_s, and that so far they, have hot yet fiied tho date of tiring.] '' L'Oceanie Francaise," a weekly paper published at Tahiti, had, on;the : Bthocto* ber lasfc, an article on " Troubles at Raia tea," which stated that the King.of that island and his followers,,\yho had made demonstration in favour of France, had been menaced by a rising of hostile! natives. The commander of, the French far ship Fabert landed a dozen of blue-jackets, who prevented a collision between ( the rival factions. The .paper states that this in cident gives occasion for '"the 1, assertion of French authority over Raiate_ and other adjacent islands. Ifc.declared tbaiElriatea is a natural dependency of Tahiti, and points to "the example of Germany at Samoa, and of England at the Kermadecs as justifying French annexation of fiaiate- The interest in the convention for the promotion of the higher Christian life, nor being held in the V.M.C. A. Rooms, is being well maintained. The attendance, was large last night. The Rev. J. S. Hill pre sided, and- conductedVthe. meetog for prayer, and during the evening made, awj telling remarks. The subjecb, "Christan Our Conflicts," was well treated in the addresses of the Revs. T. Smith, and Mr Evans, Several friends took part in the open mj ing after the addresses. evening thy subject is "Christ and/Our addresses will be; delivered by Reys. U » Monro and-J. S. Hill-: An interesting meeting may be expected. . At the annual meeting of. the Mosgiei Woollen Factory commending a dividend of 8 per cent. I«■ adopted, and Mr J. IB^^MlM The Chairman said it had not been easy» make good sales, and it had b-g£ ■neoessary.to limit formation of the company debt* W ■«•} amounted to £4,182, or to a sixteenth per cenfc. on the turnover. . The' RonsonbyLawn urate' their season «2£*JB«. next with a grand Mg;-SpS for which invitations have aireauy ExleyhasdiscontinuedhbUctJ having gone by in the B Albertlandd.steicfc, where much esteemed for bis many «* qualities. " :,. - <, '^ Onehunga «g$, 4 * ' ' Smith and Caughey's.-(ADVT.)

LECTURE ON "FREEMASONRY."

MR JOSUH u~.rj*zz lecfcureon "Freemasonry *M* the Masonic Hall, there was a large audience«Uj Sure did nob iv rogr^ development of mankind ana t stone 4 snas-Vt * a " c : articles mentioned . »° various «J ffbe at, lecture, as bariey, g itzer iand,»» found in LakeZuncb, mi» w serve din»» Seat round the p£ Xfricm and a epecmien duced with its M»» t tools usedJ» Son, B^*S« ffSSr

IHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 93, I8»r.

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"YfiTE AB.E THE CHEAPEST. 501b bagS'igood Fiour, 5s 2d 251bs besC Oatmeal. 2s 6d 31b good Candles for Is lewt good Canterbury Potatoes, 3s 6d 21b tin Mixed Biscuits, Is Best Fresh Butter, 6d Fresh Eggs, 8d per dozen Bottle splendid Tomato Sauce, 6d Good Coffee, Is 4d Teas. Is 4d, Is Bd, Is lOd Pure Indian Tea, 2s per lb EARLE AND MONTGOMERY, Kabangahape Road.'



IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHIP OWNERS, ETC. In retiring from tho Ship Chandlery business, [ beg to tender my sincere thanks to my many 'riends for their generous support during the ast fourteen years, and will consider it a per jonal favour if my late patrons will kindly .rimsfer thew patronage to my successors in the business, Messrs Ross and Co., whom I can jonfldently recommend. T>. H. MCKENZIE. Auckland, September 23,1887. WITH reference to tho above announce ment, we have much pleasure in inti nating to the friends of the late Ann, and the ■jublic generally, that we will carry on the jusinessof Ship Chandlers, Sail Makers, etc., ti our temporary premises at No. 17, Lower Ju'een-sl.reet, and hope by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to nerit a continuance of the patronage of the late .rm. ROSS & CO. THE SAIL LOFT will be under the management of Mr Charles Reynolds, who iad charge of this branch of Captain McKenzie's susiness for tho last fourteen years. The iiervices of Mr. VV. A. Harvey, for many years :icad storeman for Messrs J. and 1) Oxley and Captain D. H. MoKcnzie. have been retained [or tho new firm. Goods will arrive by next steamer from Sydney, and by direct steamers from Home. ROSS & CO. (Successors to Captain D. H. McKonzie), 3HIP CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS. Etc Temporary Premises: No. 17, Lower Queen-street, Auckland Opening day, Monday, September M ES P.. B ARTLETT ' PHOTOGRAPHER. Mrs BARTLETT begs to announce that she has purchased the business of R. H. Bartlett. In thanking her past patrons and friends for their uniform kindness. Mrs Bartlett also takes this opportunity of stating that tho BUSINESS will be carried on under the abovo title. Mr EDWARDS [laving consented to take charge of the Studio will be a sufficient guarantee that all work will be done in the same high-class style as hitherto. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. Cabinets.. .. 30s per dozen, 20s per half-dozen C.D.V.'s.. .. 15s per dozen, 10s per half-dozen Enamelled and finished in the highest style. Every effort will be made to give satisfaction. Clients arc particularly requested to address their correspondence to Mrs P. BARTLETT, 244, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. rjlO P~H O T OV. RAPHERS SCHERING'S CHEMICALS, DRESDEN ALBUMEN ISEI) PAPER, DRY PLATES. SEEGNER, LANGGUTH, & CO.. Queen-street. pi VI NO UP BUSINESS. ( CHEAP SALE! FEW DAYS ONLY! JOODS MUST BE SOLD! [laving decided to retire from the business, wo will, for a few days only, offer our stock of 3ENERAL FURNISHING GOODS At cost prico and under, FOR CASH ONLY! THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, 249, QUBEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND. J\ E N T I S T R Y. Mr A. L. SMITH, OLD-ESTABLTSHED DENTIST. Corner of Hobson and Wellkslet Strkkts Artificial Teeth fitted without extracting rtumps. Other dentists' work repaired. Teeth (topped. Gas administered. Charges moderate. I'ramcarsi pass the house. I N D S O R, • SURGEON DENTIST (by exam.) (Lata of the Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) Ibfigto intimate to tho publio of Auokland md I J rovincial District that I continue in prac tice at the Old Chambers, Shortland-street opposite Post Office.) Having secured the ser vice . of a first-class Mechanical Assistant, and reduced my charges, I hope to merit a share of the 1 ir support. Jiox 210, P. 0.1 {Telethons 377. 7CTOTTCE O F REMOV.A L. Mr T. TRAFFORD. Tho oldest-established Surgeon Dentist of 18 years, JDesircs to inform his patients and friends that he has removed from Wake field-street to more central offices, QUEEN-STREET (over Wayto's, Bookseller), opposite Wyndham-street. Professional hours : 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. OPPOSITE THE~TOWN CLOCK. /Christmas /Sards! /Christmas /sards The abpvo are a speciality, and are shown in a separate room. mENNIS TDACQQETS! npENNIS T> ACQUETS AT KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. VENI! VIDI! VICI! " mHE VERY" BUTTON (Shakespear) JL The Latest Novelty. Wo have imported a Button-making Machine, and can now supply Buttons same cloth as Garment, Onehunga Tweeds included. No extra charge. Call and sec tbe Machine at work. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. Mcßride), Customs-str-et East, opposite Coupland's Store RECIPE FOR COOKING RAKINO SMOKED . FISH. Put a cup of milk and a lump of butter in a 3tcwpan, then peel off tho scales and place in the pan; stew for ten minutes on a slow fire with the lid on tight. Serve with the milk poured over. To be bought at the boat only. fT J. P U RBRO OX, * PRACTICAL ELECTRICIAN, Wishes to announce that ho has Removed to No. 38, GREY-STREET (two doors above the Market Hotel), rO UNDERTAKE ALL KINDS OF ELEC TRICAL WORK. Mechanical Repairs Effected. S. LAURIE _ Co., SEED AND MANURE MERCHANTS, Customs-street, Auckland. rurnlps, Clovers, Grass Seeds, etc. Poiedust and Boneflour, Guano, Superphosphates, etc. Woolpack-*, Cornsacka. Twine. Bone Mill at Ngaruawahia, Waikato. Bones p irohased.



-d AILWAY advertising. Mr WITHEFORD received the following telegram yesterday from the head office of the Railway Department, Wellington :— "I havo the honour to inform you that your tender for tho sole right of advertising on tha Auckland section of the New Zealand Railways has been accepted by tho Hon. Minister for Public Works on bcha'f of the Queen." Auckland, Nov. 17tn, 1887. COUNTY COUNCIL I Have deposited at Mr J. H. WITHEFORD'S OFFICE, Shortland-street, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE THAMES GOLDFIELDS, Together with particulars of liberal concessions the Council have decided to make, with a view to encourage the introduction of English capital. Mr Witheford, having been identified with the Auckland Goldfiolds since their first open ing and having for some time past been collect ing'mining information for English clients, is in a position to advise any representative of Home buyers who may be in Auckland as to the merits of the various eligible Goldfield Properties. PLANS. REPORTS. AND THE FULLEST RELIABLE INFORMATION OV ANY MIN ING PROPERTY may be obtained on applica tion at his office. S. E. C°°p EB ' KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Spring Stock of Youths' Suits (16s 6d to 355) iust to hand direct from tho largest Clothing Manufacturers in England. For wear, fit, and value these goods are unequalled in Auckland. S. E. COOPER, Karangahape Road. mHE "UNION" And the "SOUTHERN SPERM" CANDLES, Made by THE UNION OIL, SOAP, and CANDLE COMPANY, Of AUCKLAND, Are all Guaranteed FULL WEIGHTS (16 ounces to tho pound). Many of tho Colonial-made Candles now in tho market are Light Wkiohts. and therefore dearer at tho money than the Auckland-made Candles. TRY FOR YOURSELVES, . AND USE ONLY TBE LOCAL ARTICLE aPKC IA L -y AL U E 'VT7-ORTHY OF TNSPECTION. Having bought a largo lot of Clearing Ware house Lines, will soil them at a small advanco to dear quickly. A little money will go further than ÜBiial in purchasing the undermentioned lines and others too numerous to particularise 250 Pairs Now Laco Curtains, Is lid, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d to 17s 6d ; mostly tapod edges and now stylos , . .., Black Cashmeres, lljd, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is lid ; special value 860 Yards All-wool Jersey Cloths, Is. worth is 6d 720 Yards All-wool French Cashmeres, Is lid ; worth 3s 3d N.B. -Turkish Towels, 6d Black, White, and Cream 36-inch Flouncing Laces, cheap Large lot of Silk Broch6 Laco and Cashmere Capes and Dolmans at a nominal prico, from Is 6d 25 Boys' good Jersey Suits, half-prico New White and Coloured Mattings, all widthß, special value Men's Serge Troupers 4s lid 70 Pairs Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s lid Youths' Tweod Trousers, 4s 6d 100 Boys' Tweed Knicker Suits, from 3s 3d Boys' Dressed Oxford Shirts, Is lid Splendid line Men's Dressed Regatta Shirts, 2s lid, worth 4s 6d Grand line Men's Mosglol Tweed Suits, 3256 d BOV3' and Youths' Mosgicl and Kaiapoi Tweed Sultsin Knicker and Long Trousers, at greatly reducedprices Job line in 4-button Kid Gloves, first choice. cheap Largo lot of Remnants, etc., worthy of inspection. •\TTILLIAM T3 TJRIDGMAN, 288, UPPER "QUEEN-STREET. Or APERY AND CIOTHING AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS, In order to reduce stock and meet tho times, will sell for the next few weeks AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Attention is invited to tho following:— 25,000 Yards of last season's Dress Goods at 25 to 50 por cent, reduction Silks. Cashmeres, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Ulsters. Fur-lined Cloaks, &c, &c, 20 to 25 ncr cent, reduction ' New Dress Goods, &c, &c, now being opened at 12. per cent, bolow usual charges MANCHESTER GOODS. Lace Curtains, Tabic Linen. Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Calicoes, Shirtings, &c, &c, at 12. to 20 per cent, reduction CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 500 Boys', Youths', and Men's Colonial Tweed Suits at exactly invoice price. A magnifi cent lot of Suits to select from in all blzes, and will positively be sold at invoice price. Also, Trousers and Trousers and Vests, &c, at invoice prioe All other Goods, such as Shirts, Hats, Collars, Braces, Hosiery, &c, &c, at 12. to 20 per cent, reduction 150 Very best quality ever imported Men's Tweed Watorproof Coats at 20 per cent, off tho marked prices. THE ABOVE REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE, The intention being to reduce stock some thousands of pounds, no matter if at a heavy cost. . QUEEN-STREET. "PJT O T I C E. The Business hitherto carried on by ROBERT NEAL, At Wellesley-street arid Karangahape Road, Will be conducted from the KARANGAHAPE ROAD STORE. Customers will bo called upon as usual. Couutry customers plcaso note the change in address: THE NEWTON SUPPLY STORES, Karangahape Road. F. ROWE, Manager. [card]. X*T A N T ED Landlords and others o know that E. BARKER Undertakes Collection of Rents and Accounts, Execution and Distress Warrants, Possession under Bills of Sale, etc., with care and despatch. office: CITY CHAMBERS, VULCAN LANE (Top floor). LADIES will find civility and a Good Shilling's worth at the Rakinp Boat To morrow.



■TOOOTS ! "OOOTS ! -OOOTS ! CHEAP SALE OP BOOTS & SHOES AT GREAT REDUCTIONS, at mHOMAS XjlL LI SON'S. To moot the depressed times, and heing largely overstocked, also to make room for largo shipments to arrive, THOS. ELLISON is now holding a Cheap Sale of Boots and bhoes AT COST PRICE, FOR ONE MONTH, FOR CASH ONLY. The following lines at much less than cost :— s.d. Bahies'Shoes 1 0 per pair Babies' Elastic Boots .. .. 1 0 per pair Babies' Elastic Boots .. ..1 6 per pair Girls' Morocco Elastic Boots, 10tol3 3 6perpair Girls' Morocco Elastic Bootg.ll to 1 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastic Boots, 10 to 1 .. 4 6 per pair Girls' Kid Elastic Boots, 10 to 1 .. 5 6 per pair Ladies' good House Boots .. .. 3 6 per pan- All other goods equally cheap. BOOTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. THOS. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 74, Queen Street. gPRING J)KAPERY_ The whole of thoir Soring Goods having now arrived, ex Ruapohu, Doric, and Arawa MILNE & CHOYCE Have (treat pleasure in assuring their TOWN and COUNTRY FRIENDS that their Homo Buyer has displayed excel ent Taste and Judg ment in tho selection of Goods suitable to their class of trudo. Their HOME and AUCKLAND-MADE MILLINERY, it is well known, is not to bo .quailed in Now Zealand. Immense Stock of MANTLES. JACKETS, DUSTCLOAKS, and DRESSING GOWfIS in all Styles and Prices. Ono of tho LARGEST and MOST VARIED ASSORTMENT of DRESS GOODS in the Col ony, their purchases being mado from thn Con tinental, Bradford, London, aud Colonial Markets. Tho Principal Styles this season are: PLAIN or SELF-STRIPED, trimmed Beads*. Ornaments PLAIN or SELF-STRIPED, trimmed fanoy Ohcok Volvet CHECKS, trlmmod Velvet or Plnsh STRIPES, trimnv d Volvet or Plush CHECKS and STRIPES, worn together (the Latest Fashion) CHECKS or STRIPES worn with Plain ZEPH i RS aud PRINTS in New Styles A Great Feature this season will be THE I»oXEl> BMBR'-.-DERED CAMBRIC DRESSES in WHITE and COLOURS, a Largo Stock has been laid lv, la anticipation o- a run upon them. PATTERNS BY POST ON APPLICATION. A Special Bargain of 45 DOZEN 4-BUTTON TAN KID GLOVES, at 2s 9d, worth at least 50 per cent more. The HOSIERY. HABERDASHERY. LACES, UNDERCLOTHING, hOUSEHOLD. and JUVENILE BOYS' DEPARTMENTS ate all Fully Stocked. N.8.-Ladios aro Specially invited to look through the Various Departments. They will not bo solicited to buy, unless so disposed. Shop Closes on Saturdays at 2 o'Clock. -jy/r il n c & r\ II OYC E, IMPORTERS, Queen avd Weixgmey Street". EDICAL HALL, PONSONBY (Opposite the Three Lamis). J. G. HENDERSON, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST AND SURGEON DENTIST, Ges'Administered for Extractions Would again call attention to a few of the pro prietary articles manufactured by him, from drugs of the very best quality procurable. Quinine, Iron, &c. Tonic Mixture, Neuralgia, Rheumatic, and Gout Mixtures, Toothache Reliever. The above give Speedy Relief, es pecially in facial neuralgia. For Coughs, Colds, &c.. Cherry Pectoral, Balsam of Horehound.Chlorodyne. The above are superior to tho imported article, being re cently prepared. Antibilious Pills, suitable to the climate; are purely vegetable ; give speedy relief. From Is por box; by post. Is 2d. Prescriptions and Family Recipes faithfully prepared. J.G.H.'s Worm Powders and Mixture are the most effectual remedies known to medical science. Try J.G.s Certain Cure for Corns. MEDICAL FEES REDUCED TO ENGLISH -RATES. Dr. R. H. BAKEWELL, M.D./ Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Licentiate in Midwifery of the Royal College of Surgeons, late Visiting Physician to Christ church Hospital, formerly President of Tiio Medical Board, Trinidad. HOBSON-St. (near Cook-st.), AUCKLAND. Fees for Consultations, including medicine, 2s 6d ; for visits, including medicine, ss, Cash No booking. Hours for Consultation : 9 to 11. a.m., 3 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Y\ KEMPT, SURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to CORNER OF ELLIOTT AND WELLESLEY STREETS (Opposite the Opera Houso.) Box 210] [Telephone 373 ■DUTT.BRI BUTTER! (Prime Fresh) Supplied to tho Trade at Low Rate?. W. S. WHITLEY, 23, Lower Queen-street, opposite Railway. 1} M.R.C.S. Hours for Consultation: 11 to 1 n in., at Pond's Homcepathic Pharmacy, 153, Queon-street; 2 to 3 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m., at Residence. Lower Symonds-street. _{?lephone 130 Vaccinations at t-ond s. 1 p.m., and FRIDAY. Pure Calf Lymph. i