Births.

Ii¥MAN.-0n Mar 8, tho wlfo of William Ljwian of tv son. Both doing well. iVtULLER.-On April 27th. at Alexandra-st., tho wlio of Ohriatio Muller of a son.

Deaths.

HABVEY.-On May 10, 1887, at her parents rosldonoo, Panmuro, Edith Maud, the beloved child ot Frank and Ellen Harvey. JfULLER.-Christie William Muller. the infant eon ot Sarah Ann and Chrißtio Muller, Alexandra-street. , Tho funoral will take place to-morrow, at half-past 2 o'clock. Friends kindly accept this invitation. Symonds-strcet Cemetery.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Malls will close as undor:—

This Day. For Thames, per Enterprise), at Ip.m. _, For V.'hangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan- Riiroi, .Kn.mo.aiidMangapai.pcr Wellington, at 5 p.m.

Thursday, 12th,

For Port Fitroy, Tryphena, and Okupu, por

iona.at7a.nl. , . TI v _~ For Qroytnouth (via Onohunga), por Herald, at

tfftfWahvora, To Kapa, and Warkworbh, por Roso Cnsoy, at 10 a.m. , , tfw Gi3borno, Nnpior, Southern Ports, and Tasmania, por Waihora, at. U a.m. Fro." Now Plymouth and Southern ports, por Ciairlooh, as 11 rt..m. For Thames, por Rototnahana. at 1 p.m. ■l\ir Mcuisavrei, per Ruby, ato p.m.

Friday, 13th Inst

IW TaranakJ and Southern ports, per WanaUa,

jYie Ctiwos and Coromandol, por Coromandol, at

1».S) n,m. TV Tnnines, per Enterprise at 4.30 p.m. :Fo.' Tjinwusga and OpotiW.por Clansman, at 5

Gum Town, Upper Mill, and "Slain©; perlona, at 5 p.m. S-OT Whaajjinroi Heads, Partift, Wnlpu, AVtoisawsu Kwno, and Mangapai, por Wel lington,, &i 5 p.m.

Monday, 23rd. Per JUsunoda, as follows:

TforSsasca, Sandwich TslandH, United States of America,, British Colnmbia.Contval and South .America. British and Foreign West Indies, at S p-m- i'ta" United Kingdom and Oontipcntof ]£r>ropsya!3pm. asonoy orders, rogistorcil lettisrey, ndd newspapers, at 1.3 J p.m La to MSers. bearing an extra fco of (id in addition to tact postage, will ho received by the mail afrrai, en board tho steamer up to tno tinio oC p&iltaß, This maU will bo duo in London on ~, S.B.BISS. Chief Postmaster.

LATEST POLITICAL NEWS.

A DISSOLUTION IMMINENT.

tfhc Representation Question

[UeCESI TeLECBAM.— OWK RErORTER.]

Wellington,'this day. The general opinion is thab there will be a dissolution ab the end of next week. It is considered that tho Budget was brought daxm hurriedly,-to enable the Government to go to the country.

A meeting of tho Opposition takes plaoe to-morrow to considor tht> position.

The Representation BiU will possibly bo reacted to-night. A card as pricked ahows a majority in support of 71 members, and tho concession of 20 per cent, in favour o* country districts of 47.

Tho Public Works officials discharged, in cludo 20 overseers and ongineers on works, and 25 officers of the department.

In the event of tho Premier abandoning the Representation Bill, Mr Pearson pro ceeds with his measure. ,

I am credibly informed that the Governor has expressed his intention of granting a dissolution in the event of the defeat of the Budget proposals. ... ti i--

Mr Pyke has been promised forty votes for Ihe construction of the remainder of tho Otago Central Railway by a private company.

The reduction of tho Civil Service salaries •will be strenuously opposed. -.

THE EARL AND COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN.

(BY TELEGRAPH. - OWN COBRESPOJfDJENT.)

Rotoiuu, this day. The Earl of Aberdeen left Rotorua for Auckland this morning, via Oxford. Tho Countee3 leaves to-morrow.

EXTENSIVE ROBBERY.

£172 Stolen from the Clarendon Hotel.

An" extensive robbery of money under circumstances of a most mysterious character took place at the Clarendon Hotel last evening. It would appear that a young man named Francis Michael Jones, an acrobat connected with the London Circus, has been in the habit of carrying round with him a considerable sum of money, the savings from his earnings. He is accompanied by his wifo and child,.and- during his stay in Auckland has put tip at tho Clarendon Hotel. -It -would appear,.,that lnst night o he' proceeded to The "circus shortly" after seven o'clock leaving his rooni in the hotel in charge of his wife. In'-p, stocking, in a locked box iUthoioom, was fchb sum of L 172 in notes and gold, of which;, with the exception of, about £17, was Jones's pro*, perty. About eight. o'clock, Mrs Jones, taking her child with hor and locking tho door of the bedroom, also proceeded to . the circus. She returned at nine o'clock,'and was dismayed to find that during her absence the door of the room had been unlocked, and the box containing the" money broken open, while the little hoard of money was gone. When news of the occurrence was conveyed to Jones he was just about, to.perform a diffi cult feat in tho circus ring. The poor fellow was so affected by Ms misfortune that ho was scarcely able to stand. Ho ap pears to be a steady, well-mannered young fellow. In the meantime information of tho robbery was conveyed to thir police, and three young men who had been seen knocking about; bhe ; Clarondon Hotel about the supposed time of the' commission of tho robbery, wore promptly " run in " on suspicion. Tbby wove searched, but as nothing connectine them with .the rob bery was found in/their possession, they wero permitted to depart. The de tectives are pursuing their enquiries to-day, but so far no clue to the perpetrators of tho robbery has beion discovered. ' j ; '"• \

See that you are being supplied with' Freezing Company's " Shell " Brand Butter in half-pound pats.

Tho Auckland Athenmum will open on the 17th instant with, a soireo, when Hio Worship tho Mayor will tnko the chair. During ttie oronirig Mr Button will Icc turo upon "'The Belation of Science and Art to a', Young Colony," when the Rev?- Hill and Tcbbs will illnetratc hia re marks by means of magic lantern views. This programme for the coming .season includes lectures by the following well. knwsra gentlemen ; —• Major- Dane,' Seth Siaifh, % Bell, and Dr, Murray Moore.

THE NEW TARIFF.

Probable Effect of the Pro posals-

OPINIONS OF LOCAL IMPORTERS AND

MANUFACTURERS.

With the object of ascertaining the views held by tho mercantile public and local manufacturing firms as to the probable effect of the Government's proposed alterations in the tariff, a reporter from this-office inter viewed a number of the leading business men to-day. Their opinions, deduced from a scrutiny of tho list given above, will be perused by our readofs with interest.

Spirits, Cordage, Fish, Fruit, &c

Mr John Beid (J. Reid land Co.), in answer to our reporter's inquiries, said :— " Of courso I can only speak from a cursory inspection of tho published list, and my im pressions must bo taken with that qualification. So far as tho imposition of tho duty on under-proof spirits is con cerned that has boon dono on two pre vious occasions within tho last twenty years and twice struck- off. , This loads me to think that the Government in tho long run do not gain much from a revenuo point of view by such a duty, tho reason being that the strength of the spirits is altered bo as to arrive here at tholr full strength. It is tho consumer who suffers, and for this reason—that old spirits which have losb thoir strength are ro-strengthencd in order to conform to tho Customs regula tions, while bhoir quality is not improved in consequenco. Therefore, tho duty is only available for about tho year- following its imposition, for after a time tho duty is cvadeci in the manner! have indicated. Thoro are ninny duties I nobico of a protectivo nafcuro -which ought to have a beneficial effect. Tliub, for instance, I nm rather pleased to see a duty of 7s Gd per cwt placed upon cordngo and rope, for the effect will undoubtedly bo to increase tho demand for tho local article. Tho same remark holds good with respect to fish. Pcoplo who want fish will be induced to give a groat sharo of their patronage to New Zeal/md lish in order to save the duty. Candles stand in the samo category. Coming to tho articles " not otherwise enumerated " upon which the duty is to bo raised from 15 to 20 per cent, I do not think that tho augmented impost is likely to be in every caao of a protective character, inasmuch as this class includes draper}' goods and other articles which are not at present manufactured in tho Colony. Consequently this, will bo an additional fixed ourthon for tho people at largo. Tho 3d per pound put upon chocolato I regard as only fair, seoing that tea already bears an impost of 4d per lb. Varnish and paint coulcl bo made horo, so that it is quite right tlmfc a little duty ehould be sufc upon thorn, and this opinion will apply also bo doors and sashes. Those who fancy tho imported article should pay for tho luxury. For bhe samo reason 1 think tho duky on fresh fruit, winch will affect apples, oranges, bananas, otc., is justified, inasmuch as fchoy tco may be considered luxuries.

Increase ot Property Tax

Mr Reid wont on to say :-I certainly .think the proposed increaso in the property tax upon proporty above £2,500 in vnluo is an objectionable) featuroin.thc Government's! proposals. Iqnifco ngreethat every sovereign ought to bo taxed, nut I think at the same time that every sovereign should bear the same. tax. According, howovor, to these now proposals, if a man has been frugal and careful in providing for his family, so that ho has acquired more than £2500 hois picked out, to a certain extent, as aji objectionable individual, and is taxed accordingly. Ho is called upon to pay more fin ..pro portion than his neighbours. Ho ;ia forced to pay a penny, ; and. is' allowed no exemption, while his neighbour gets off with tnree farthings. It looks like the introduction of a sort of class taxation which I take to bo very obnoxious, moro especially as the spirit of the property tax is that it is fcho property rather than the man which is the object of taxation.

Ironwork, Etc.

As to the effect of tho altered tariff upon the iron industry Mr Geo. Frasor, of tho Phoenix Foundry, said : So far as I can see the tariff' proposals with regard to my trade aro very favourable. I sco that bridges and iron girders aro amongst tho articles to be taxed. The value of tnie.levy will depend upon the kind of girders that is monnfc. If it applies to rolled girders, then I say they ought to come in duty freo because we ' cannot make them in the colony no more than wo can make rolled iron. But it it denotes plate iron with angle iron rivetted to it, that represents a certain amount of labour which could be utilised iv tho colony, and consequently is a proper subject for taxation. Wo want to got as much work of construction as possible done in the colony by own labour. As for " steam en gines (other than for agricultural purposes) not exceeding 30 h.r>.,' I cannot understand why these excepted engines should come in duby freo, as their construction'hero would find employment for tho consumers of agri cultural products. If chaff-cutters, corn crushers, etc., pay duty I don't sec why these engines should be exempted. It affords a loophole for the importa tion of engines for other purposes than agriculture. I look upon the 2cl duty on cement as .i telegraphic mistake for '2s because 2d a barrel on cement would have practically no effect whatever, while 2s will rightly give the local article a good start.

VrjKfK&y, and the Island Trade,

Mr Matthew Clark (A. Clark and Sons) said : —," It is very hard to state ■what the p?8oiso effect of these tariff alterations V?ill '*■ be- in our trade, but I havo no hesitation in expressing the belief that they will injuriously aflbct ttie Island trade. In that reepoct wo have regarded the duties as too high previously, and our efforts to divert trade to Auckland, and from Sydney were heavily enough handicapped. The task will bo almost impossible now, and sales will inevitably be restricted. The New South Wales Government, having been elected on Free Trade principles, will probably abolish tho present Sydney duty of 5 per cent., and then, too, the freights thero are cheaper. Here we increaso on dutyfrom 164 per cent., for that is what a, nominal 15 por cent, represents,- up to 22 per cent.; which is what 20 per cent, really signifies. It will not fncrease the rovenuo to the ex-' tent contemplated cither, for tho consump tion of goods will fall off or peoplo will purchaso a cheaper quality. I cannot un dorstand why tailor 3 (Trimmings and sewing cottons should apparently bo al lowed to continue duty freo while callico coloured shirtings and printe should1 bo taxed five per oont. All these things should stand on tho same footing. Ib is complicating tho tariff unnecessarily to establish a distinction. If tho Government want to encourage the making up of iViings in tho colony, they should romomber that our class of goods is just as largely made up as the other. Look at Thompson, Shannon, and Co.'c establish ment in Wellington, and G. H. Pow ley's here, for instance. I think tho reason of tho Government's action is that tho ladios hare no votea and do not fcick up a row.

Boots, Shoes and leather.

Mb GABRiKb Lewis, who la a. large importer of boots, slices, and leafcheiy. Js of opinion that the proposal tariff will simply bo ruinous- io' thafc line, Should it pose. as formulated it will mm that the prices will be heady

doubled. Not only that, but imported leather on which duty was previously paid at the rate of something like Id in the lb will now be increased to 2d. This will mean that articles manufactured from that leather in the colony will be increased in price ac cordingly". He considers it improbable that the proposed tariff will be adopted intact, and has already telegraphed regarding tho matber bo certain members ab Welling ton.

Coachbuilders

This branch of trade points out that it is not shown whether the coach material to be dutiable is in the rough or manufactured. If rough, it is pointed out that the machinery needful to the finishing of bhe samo which is paying 4 per cent, property tax is more than equal to tho 20 per cent, put upon the manufactured article. The new duties imposed are upon shafts, spokes, folloos, naves, 'and best timber (in cluding riinu), 5 per cent. Jt is also pointed out that iron-bark timber, winch is con sidored indespensable, is also charged 5 per cenb.

ISoot Manufacturing

Mr William Hoskins, of W. Hoskins & Co., boot and shoo manufacturers, Welling ton • street, considers that if the proposed tariff on imported boots and shoes is passed will afford local manufacturers hero an opportunity of mak ing similar articles in tho colony to those hithorto imported and sold nt a price with which colonial manufacturers could nob com pote. This will not increase the price to Che consumer, bub merely give the manufac turer a chance of going into that line. Ho does not think that cqlonial-made boots will at all increaso in price undor the new tariff.

Groceries, etc

Mr A. H. Nathan soys that as far as his business is concerned, tho tariff will simply increase tho prices to the consumor. In no instance is it a protective tariff as tho articles on which tho increase has been laid aro mostly English and Wost Indian, and of a nature not manufactured in tho colony. Thareforo it cannot be considered ns a tariff that is likely to promote local in dustry.

Fancy Goods, Etc,

Mr R. E. Isaacs (E. and A. Isaacs) considors that tho increased duty on fancy goods will result in a gain to the revenue without appreciably diminishing tho consumption of the goods as people intent upon pur chasing such luxuries will not bo deterred' by the small advance in price. Tho tariff, however, contrary to prevalent expectations amongst merchants it was regarded a« almost certain that sugar, and especially tea, would be taxed more heavily and largo withdrawals of tea have been made from the bonds in consequence. The now tariff is likely to affect tho price of plaid vestas to tho extent of about 4d a grOBRS. While tho : building trade will be .about compensated for the one hundrod per cent, increaso in paints and oils by the reduction of tho duty on gal vanised iron from £"2 to 30s per ton. The oflect should also bo to stimulato the local manufacture of paint and oils. The imposition of a £20 per cent, duty on basket and wickerwaro hitherto admitted froo. Mr Isaacs should give a fillip to the bnsinoss of the local tradesmen in that do. partment of goods.

" H.B. " writes as follows :—" If the Go vernment are obliged to raise the wind and have to increase taxation, it cannot bo helped, but it only proves how docoit fully tho Ministers and our members act, and that only with tho view of keeping their remunerative billets, in creaso is piled on almost everything; but not a fraction on tea. or sugar, both of which articles can stand an increaso fetter than any other goods, especially as the value of tea and sugar is so low to what it whS when tho duty upon these commodi ties was reduced. It would also simplify matters a great deal f»o far ns tho re tailors are concorncd, who will got the advance easily, whereas with many of the goods purposed tho dilVeronco would come oub of tjicir own pockeb. Verily tho proposal reminds mo of tho Cheap Jaok who fiold in Auckland lately, and who piled his soft sauder on to tho working man. Even so our Represen tatives want to rob Potor to pay Paul for appearance sako, and in prospect of keeping their Beats at the coming olection."

THE NORTHUMBERLAND.

TELEGRAPH. - TItESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAriER, this day. TiiEshipNorthumborlandrodeoutofthegale safely. She snapped her steel hawser tins morning, but holding by the anchor which hold yesterday. Signals are Hying for another anchor, and a hawser will bo sent by a steamer. The gale has moderated and tho sea is lower.

Thames, this day.

Mr Brodie, County Chairman, wired to the Minister of Mines this morning : — " Great storm and floods have taken place. Goldlields, roads and tracks throughout the district, water race, and .tramway seriously damaged, and in places on tiroly washed away. Main roads havo also suffered. Full extent ■of damage is not yet accurately known, but when estimated I will again communi cate. A telegram has also been sent to Mr Cadman asking his assistance

! There was votfy little doing in the sharemarket to-d.ay. Trenton's havo fallen 'a little, as tho manager reports less favqupa^lfi couttyry for.gp|d..in,tho drive, Sellers: Trenton, Is7d ;'Saxon, 2s ; Prince [Imperial, 3s 3d ; Cambria, 3s 9d, but no transactions reported. Bank, of New Zea land are offered at £1(5 os ; South British enquired for about 25s ; New Zealand In surance, 63s ; but no business resulted.

jiiiPs Wedxespat, may ». , j

TTTr IPnim WEDNESDAY, . MAY^JgST.

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THE STAB IbNGRAVING & LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING WORKB, ; Shortland & Fort Streets, Auckland. Enokavinq.— Plain and Fnncy Businosa Cards (with Illustrations of Buildings, etc.), Visiting, Addrom, and Wedding Curds; i Invoice and StatomOnt Forms; Letter and Note Headings cr-waved cm Ceppnrplato in first claea style; i)oorplateß, Stonoilplatea, ' Dies, Stamps, Inscriptions on Gold and Silver, eto.,eUv Lfvi?oflßAPHiifO. —Auction Salo Plans (illus tn»»c«lf, in tintd and colours, Charts unil Mtipa, Labels for Cansiinff and Bottling, Portraits, Landscapes, BUlheads, Chequee, and every , kind of Commeroial Stationory. Embossing.—Crests, Monograms, Initials, Mottbes, etc;* en|(fravo<l and embossed In reliof, and Cameos on Letter Paper and Envelopes. THE ...STAB | ENGRAVING & LITHOGRAPHIC PRmTING WORKS. 1 Shortland & Fort Streets Auckland.



Auctions- »' TOMORROW, , RIM LOCKS, WIRE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, BRACKETS, TRA YS, PLATE COVERS, DISH COVERS, FIRE IRONS, LAMPS, MOULDS, TRUNKS, ff ggJJ?J BOXES, TOOLS,' PATENT ktIILLS, ETC.,-ETC. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell on above date, A CONSIGNMENT OF ABOVE GOODS. Without Reserve TOMORROW. AMERICAN SHEARING AND PUNCH ING MACHINE (Hand and Steam), PONEY DRILLING MACHINES (Single and Double). GABRIEL LEWIS Has been instructed to sell on above date, at A CONSIGNMENT OF THE ABOVE GOODS.-Withotit Reserve. To Ironmongers, Plumbers, and others, this ie n rare chance to obtain this class of machinery. R. AUTHOR] jj. F. BUDDLE TO-MORROW, afc Twolvo o'Clock. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS. JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SECOND HAND CLOTHING. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instruction to hold at their Mart, Quccn-stroet, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., A CLEARING OUT SALE of Drapery,. Clothing, Boots, Jowcllery. Watches, Second-hand Clothing, 50 Overcoats, New English Goods just lnndcd, W e ll-assorted Lot of Moil's and Hoys' Underclothing, Hosiery. To Close Consignments. 1B.&G, Case New Piano (English) Japanese W aro Terms—Cash before delivery. K. ARTHUR] [J. F. HUDDLE MONDAY, MAY 16, At Twelve o'Clook. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, JEWELLERY, CLOTHING, Etc. ■ ARTHUR & BUDDLE Havo been instructed by Mr J. Olsen, of tho Central Loan Olllcc, to sell by public auction, at their Mart, Qucen-strcot, on Monday, loth mot., THE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, viz.:—46. S.O.F. Goncva, G. locket, chain, Jan. 0; 1612. 5.0. F.L., Juno 10; 1039. S ILL.. G. locket, Juno 14; 1697. S.H. Gen., Juno 18; 1715, S.H.L.. S. chain, Juno 19; 1795, G.O.F. (Jen., June '.'(>; 1918, Clarionet, July 7; 2U7, G.H. Gen., G. chain and lockot, July 25; 2150. G. locket, S. bracelet, and necklet, July 2G; 2207, G. albert, 2 G bracelets, and lockets, July 30: 2217, 5.0. F.L., July 31; 2308, S ILL, Aug. 8; 2333, G. brooch, 2 G. rings, Aug. 9; 2448, S.O.F. Gen., Aug. 17; 2513, S.H.L., Aug. 21: 2529, gold earrings, Aug. 23; 2538. 5.0. F.G., Aug. 23; 2577, 5.11.L..5. chain, Aug. 26: 2UIB, S. brooch and earrings, Sopt, 1; 2720, G. ring, Sept. 0; 27(i1, S. chain. Sept, 8; 2851, earrings, Sept. 10 ; 2885, G. ring, Sopt. .'5; 2901, F. Bible, Sept. 10; .'iOiO, revolvor and glazier's diamond. Sept. 23; 3021, looking glass, Sopt. 23; 3017, G.0.F.G., Sept. 24: 305-i, G. earrings, Sent. 25: 3100, 2 S. braoolets, G. ring, Sept. 28; 3112, S. chain, Sept. 30; 3171, G.O.F. Gen., Oct. 2; 3273, 5.0. F.L., Oct. 9; 3279. clock, Oct. 10: 3317, O. oarrlliKS, Oct. 12; 3397, G. ring, Oct. 18; 3187, album, Oft. 23; .'^oo, G. brooch, Oct. 25; MOO. G. ring, Oct. 30; 3UJ2, G. earrings, Nov. 4 ; 3GGB, Kold ring, November !> ; 3705, gold chain, November 8; 371), S.H.U. and chain, Nov. S; 2401,. suit clothes, Aug. 18; 21(i(5, dress, A«K. IS; 2503, dross, Aug. 21; 2092, snit clnthcsTAug. 28; 2001. ulsler and blanket, Aug. 28.; 2532, suit clothes, Sopt. 11 ;,2882.-r«(T, Sopt, 15;. 2910, rug and sheet, Sept. 20; 2057, ulster, Sopt. 22; 2038, rug, Sept. 22; 3195, suit, clothos, Oct, 4; 3201, dress piece, Oct. S; 327?, macintosh, Oct. 9; 3332, quilt and blanket, Oct. 13; 3776. hoy's vcl "vet suit, Nov. 11 ; 3035 overcoat, Nov. 22: 1008. coat, Nov. 29 ; '10S1, drcas, Nov. 30; '1127, shawl, Dec. 3; 411J, jacket. Doc. 4 ; 4156, dolman, Deo 6; 1252, suitclothes, Dec 13; 4345. dress, Dec. 18; 4J51. rug, Doc. 28;. 4452, two dresses, Dec. 2S; 4537, blanket, Dec. 28. 1887-52, rug. Jan. 5; 02, dross, Jan. ft; GO, suit clothes, J«n. C; HI, rujc, Jan. 11; .178, dress, Jan. 12; 233, trousors and vest, Jan. 15; 337, quilt and" table cover, Jan. 21; 303, overcoat, Jan. 22; 578, eight pairs boots, Fob. 2; 120 lots new and second-hand clothing. to-morrow^ At Eloven oClock. FURNITURE, KITCHEN RANGE, PIANO, HAKMONIUM, ETC. D. F. EVANS Is instructed to sell at his Mart, Queci>strect to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Pitino by Stodart, Kitchen Hangi>, Hound, Oval, and Occasional Tables, Telcscopo Dining Table, Largo Mirror, Double and Sinplo Iron Bedsteads, Mottled Kauri and Ilitnu Chests Drawers, Spring Mattresses, Chef fonier, U.W. Chairs, Washstands and Dressing Tables. Harmonium, Horsehair Suite, Walnut Suite, Whatnots. Moat Covers, Looking Glasses, mid sundry lot of Household Furniture, Kitchen Uionsils, ota, etc. FRIDAY, MAY 13, At Twelve o'Clock. TO CONNISSEURS AND THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND. FANCY CHINAWARE, RUSTIC WARE, FANCY FLOWER POTS, FERN STANDS, HANGING FLOWER POTS, FLOWER HOLDERS VASES. _ ( ,T. M. JACKSON Has rcoeivod instructions from tho importer to sell by public auction, on tho promises, Queon- next Mrs. Frrrow, fruiton'r, on • the "abovo date, . . . A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORT. MICNT of FANCY CHINAWAKE, oto., as above, comprising Fancy Flower Pots, Forn Stands, Flower Holders, Rustio Vases, Bulb Stands, Crocus Vsscs,Tulip Vase.ll, Lotus Vnses, Musk Pot.s and Stunds, violet Stands,- Fruit Baskets, Hyacinth Pot?, Fancy Cruet Stands, Ciinulo St cks. Watch Stands, Honey Pots, Shell Cups, Wino Trays, Trinket Baskets, Card Trays j Egp; Stands, March Stands, Brush Trays, Fancy ! Jugs Chncso fc'-tonds, Toast Racks, Gordon Trays, Fancy Tobacco Uoxus, Dresden Baskets, a immbcr of other articles too numoroua to mention. This consignment should meet with a roady salo. as tho goods are of the newest and most fashionable make, having been specially picked over by tho Importer when at home. On view WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Catalogues iv a few days. T. M. JACKSON, Auctioneer, Vulcan Lane. S. VAILEJ . [J. DOUGLAS FRIDAY, MAY 20, At Two p.m. sharp. VAILE & DOUGLAS Will sell by auction at their Land Sale Rooma, Sbortland-street. /» SMALL FARMS AT PAKURANGA. 1 FARM 104 ACRES AT TITIRANGI. HOUSK AND ALLOTMENT. CORKER OF NE WTON ROAD AND CAIiLYLE STKEKT, COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT IN MACAULAY-STREKT, NEWTON. LA UGE HOUSE AND ALLOTMENT IN "Wi'NYARD ROAD, MOUNT EDEN. Further particulars in future advertisements. VAILE & DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland street,



• Auctions. _• TO-MORROW, Afc 11 o'Clock. SALE OF THE STOCK OF A COUNTRY *- STOREKEEPER, Removed to Garrett's Buildings, Karangahape Road. edwardTeydon Has received Instructions tram- a : Cong ry Storekeeper (who has removed hisgooob Auckland) to Soil at the above addiess tw WHOLE oi hi, STOCK-IN-TRADE, consisting of Dress Pieces Macintosh", Ulsters, Clothing, Tweeds, Jac, ketrf,V im n,ingß, Prints, Underclothing, Hosiery, lrunnnius 'Millinery, etc., etc., etc, No Reserve. EDWARD LEYDON Auctioneer. ' ~~ FRIDAY NEXT, ON ACCOUNT OITwHOM IT MAY CONCERN. The undersigned has received «n«*raetionß to sell by public auciion. at stores oyv^o. Laurie and Co., Staiiley-strcet, on Friciaj next, tho 13th inst, at 10.30 o'clock. A BOUT 25 TONS SUPERPHOS- J\. PHATE, more or less damaged. Terms at Sale. W. GARRETT, Auctioneer. W. S. COCIIRA.VE] CJAS- DACBE FRIDAY, 13th MAY. IRON FRAME WALNUT PIANO, DRAWING & DINING ROOM SUITES, BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRYCARPETS, CHEFFONIERS, AUSTRIAN CHAIRS, MOTTLED KAURI CHESTS DRAWERS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The subscribers will sell by auction, at their rooms, Queen-street, on Friday next, May li. at. 41 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNlTUßE.consisting of Walnut Piano (Iron frame by PJull.ips Frores), Rosewood Pianos. /Austrian Chairs. Drawing and Dining Room Suites, Whatnots, Fenders and Irons, Brussels and Tapestry Car pets, Iron and Wood Bedstoads, Spring, Flax and Hair Mattresses, Feather Pillows, Bolsters, Palliasses, Blankets. Quilts, Sheets, Wash stands and Ware. Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Wood and Cano Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Round, Oval, and Square Top Tables, Perambulators, Bird Cages. Matting. Linoleum, Oilcloth, Filters, Dinner Service, "Wedgwood Dessert service. Kitchen Utensils, American Cooking Range, Etc. Etc. Etc SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. OHAS. nESKETH.] [ALEX. AJTKEX. HESKETH, AITKEN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Regular Sales ovory Tuesday of Hides, Skins, "Wool, Tallow, etc. CITY MARKET. OoZ HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, TALLOW. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. Public Notices. WILL the driver of waggon, who drove tho party to Junction Hotel on Sunday night, Ist instant, please leave his address at Star Office t RUNNING on my Farm, at Mnuku, for the la-st six months. oMUnll (not branded). If riot claimed within fourteen days from this dato it will bo sliul.-Jivmes Keith, Mauku, mAK-B.JSrOTIGBi,— Unless all Debts duo JL to Margaret "nett. late of New Zealand Dairy, Grey-street, bo paid beforo the IGth inst, proceedings will be taken for recovery with out further notice.—Address, No 12. Grey-strcot. QT. MARY'S HALL, ONE HUNG A. Tho Concert of Monday, May 9th, postponed will take place on THURSDAY, 12th May. Doors open at 7.30. To commence at 8. T> EMUERA SOCIAL UNION. BY REQUEST, . '."'" THE PANTOMIME OF "JACK AND THE BEANSTALK" OR, A JOURNEY TO THE MOON, Will bo repeated on MONDAY EVENING, May IGth. Admission - - ONE SHILLING Children, under twelve, Half-price. Doors open afc 7.30, commence afc 8 p.m. Guy's large 'bus will leave the Greyhound Hotel, Queen-street, afc 7 o'clock, via Parnell. WANTED KNOWN—That on Tuesday next wo shall open Forty JJozcns of Gents', Youths', nnd Boys' Hats, on which wo havo received a largo allowing; from tho shipping company, the goods bcinf damaged by fresu water only. Price no object. Must bo sold at Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sale. By order of the Executors. W" ANTETFkNOWN - That wo have placed the charge of our Manchester Department in tho hsimls of Mr F. Andrews for many j cars onuaKed. in a similar capacity in tho well-known establishment of W. Whitoley, Wcstbpurno Grovo.London. Ladios requiring Tatoki Damasks, Lace Curtains, Blind Hollands. Quilts, Blankets, Sheetings, Towels, .TotfoHfnfc Toilette Covors. Calicoes, Shirting Flannels' etc.. may depend upon having the above lines at lowor prices than would be charßed by any other house in Aucfclnnd. - Thomas Short's Qroat:ClDarancc Sale., By order of the Exe cutors/ " ,;,■ "-.-■•"-■ - r ' "MILLINERY.—On and after Monda» JLVJL noxt, *p r |i 25, Iho Millinery Department at tho late Thomas Short's Drapery Establish ment will bo under tho supervision of Mrs DulF. net Misi.Noddcr. Morninc:,' Wedding, and Millinery orders oxecuted most promptly. WANTED KNOWN-ThatMr Henry Arthur McKean, who had chareo for many yoara of tho Clothing Department of Messrs Buckley and Nunn, Melbourne, has now the management of our Men's, Youths', and Boys Clothing. We now have tho largest stock at tho cheapest price in Auckland, and eivo tho best solootion as to variety of stylo and finish procurable For price list see another column. -Thomas Shorts Great Clearanco Sale-'By order of tho Executors. , - . V TSTANTED KNOWN-That Louis Vel ■™ *. vetoens, the wholesale price oC which KhnJZt* ? or,r? rdV can 'i o^' be Purchased (it Shorts for 2s lid rotajl. Inspection invited at !«miS Sh°rts Great Clearance Sale. By order pt tlio Executors. Samples sent br post'to any lady requiring. "WANTED KNOWN-That Genfcle «Z,Z, -mon^ B Hota,. o£ the newest shapes may be piocured at oiio-half their value at Thoaias Executors anW) Salo< By ordor of *he "V^ANTED KNOWN-That our Drels" n t-d a Materials aro under the special charge n <£l i . Ijlnabury. and that wo aro prepared to ««?r rw* Our Groat Cloarai^co Salo Serges. (<)nfh ' W. lnc9s' 84 r e,a3linieres. Merinos. Camel rw«' t Uns n, cilin?' Costume Mixtures, Crape, Jersey Cloths, Ottoman Cords, and in mm- -I? 17 ?* 0T eltT now procnrablo in Dress Materials, at prices that must astonish, but we would spooiallrinvitc attention to our-lj-penny bcarborongh Serges and Costume Mixtures, samples sent by parcel post to any ono inquir }nS~ li'?," ia 1 8-, SShotr t Great Clearanco Salo. By P^oorofJUieJiocccntors. ■ 'TSEIT~KNOWNIhat, although we may -H-* not bo able to always show Kid Gloves in oui window, the piiblio of Auckland inavn»st assured that Thomas Short's is tho Cheapest "°.\ I|°. in town for Ladies', Uents', and Children s Ivtd. Suede, Silk. Cashmere, and every conceivable variety of Gloves, and that during the Great Clearance Sale we are selling every description of Gloves at less than whole sale cost. Come and judge for yourselves. 1 homas Short's Great Clearance Sakv JJj- order of the Executors,



Licensing Notices. ■iKTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR J^ TRANSFER OF LICENSE. AUCKLAND NORTH. I JOSEPH BOULTER, of Auckland Pnbli «/n rlo hereby give notico that I desire to obtain and will, at the next. Licensing. Meeting to be holden at Auckland on the Oth day of June, 1887 apply 'or a certificate authorising the issue of a pubiloan's. license for a house situate: at Wollesley street, Auckland, and known as the "SffidUießthdayofM.^lW. BQULTER> TVTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JM A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. AUCKLAND EAST. I PETER FRANCIS PURCELL,/o£ Auck land, Publican, do hereby givo notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to bo holden at Auckland, on tho Ist toy o"June, 1887, apply for a Ccrtifl.cate author ising tho ismo of a Publican's L-cense for a House situate at Upper Qn<? cn;^re cVAuckla«d and known as the Quoen's Head ■ Hotel, _ con taining thirteen rooms, exclusive of those re uircd for the use of the/ami ly. Dated the Oth day of May, 1887. _ pURCSLL EDEN TERRACE LICENSING DISTRICT. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUB LICAN'S LICENSE. I LOUIS BALLIN. of Auckland, Publican, &o hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at tic next licensing meeting to be liplden at the Insurance Buildings, Qucen-streot, Auck land, on the seventh day of June, 1887, apply for a certificate authorising tho issue of a pub lican's license for a house, situate at Eden Ter race, and known by the sign of Ye Men Vino Hotel, containing eighteen rooms exclusive of those required for the use of tho family. Dated tho ninth day oCMa^ BALMN "VTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A J3i PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I, CATHERINE GODKIN, of Epsom, near Auckland Publican, do hereby give notico that I desire to obtain, land will at the next licensing meeting to be holden at the Epsom Hall, Epsom, on ihe 3rd day of June, 1887. apply for n certi ficate authorising the issue of a publicans license for a house situate at corner of Onehunga and Great South Roads, Epsom, containing 17 rooms, exclusive of those required for tho use of the family. Dated the 9th day of May, 18S7. CATHERINE GODKIN. Owner's name: J. C. Seccombe. TTOWICK LICENSING DISTRICT. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLI CAN'S LICENSE. T, OLIVE SARAH HINDLEY, of Howick, Publican, do hereby give notice,that I desiro to obtain, and will at the noxt licensing mooting to bo,ho:den at Howick, on the fourth day of Juno, 1887, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a publican's license for a house, situate at Howick, and known by tho sign of the Princo o£ Wales Hotel, containing eleven rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated tho 9th day of May, 1887. OLIVE SARAH HINDLEY. HOWICK LICENSING DISTRICT. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOB TRANSFER OT LICENSE. -■■•■ 1. STEPHEN CHILDS, of Howick, being thp' holder of a Publican's Licenso in respect of the house and premises situate at Howick, and known by the sign of tho Prince of Wales Hotel, do hereby give notico that I desire to obtain, and brill! at tho next lheotintr to bo hoWcri at Howick, on the Ith day of Juno, 1887, apply for a transfer of the said licenso from myself to Olive Sarah Hindlcy my appointee. ■ ■ t " ■ Dated the Oth day.of May, 1887.. ~. ■ STEPHEN CHILDS. "OARNELL LICENSING DISTRICT. fl ————■ * ' NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S,LICENSE. .:■. ';-, r I, GeorgeMitchell, of Parrielli Hotclkcoper. do hereby give notico that I desiro to obtain, and will, at tho next-licensing meeting to.holden at Parnoll, on tho fourth day of.JUNE, ISB7. apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for "a house situate at Mnnkua Koad, and knowneby the sigh of the Windsor Castle Hotel, contains fourteen rooms, exclusive of those required-for the use of the family.' •■ • ■' ' •: ■ ' .' Namo of owner, ' ' : ■ GEORGE MITCHELL. Dated the 9th day of May, 1887. SHOW-ROOM. - Tho Executors of the late Thomas Short beg to. intimate to tho Ladies of Auckland that their Show-room, now under the care of Miss Bishop and Mrs.Mackenzie; has been greatly enlarged, making it now tlio most capacious and complete room of its kind in tho city. For varieties in style, quantities for selec tion in Dolmans, Ulsters, Fur Capes, and Visetes, thoi• stocks are unequalled, and customers may depend that genuine Reductions will be found in every line during tho Great Clearance Sale. By order of the Executors. EE late Thomas Short, Draper and Silk ) Mcrcnr, Auckland.—All Business Com munications should be addressed to tho Manag ing Executor, and. will receive his personal attention. ' ■ , ■■■■■. ANTED KNOWN—That' in Short's Window may bo seen, for-tMs *-«ok only. Infants' Pelisses for 4s 6d bach, worth from 15s Cd to 80s, at Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sale. By order of the Executors. ' "WTTA^TED XNOW.N-That the - set ? r ' yip'es pf'Mr Gerrand, for many years engaged with Messrs W. H. Fenton and Co.', have boon secured for the Hat and Mercery Department, and that gentlemon may rely upon their wants being supplied at. Thomas Short's Great Clearance Sale. Uy order of tho Exe cutors. , ■; ■. - : T>UTTE RICK'S CUT PAPER J3 .... PATTERNS. ' . PATTERNS FOR Ladie3, Misses, Boys, and little chDdren of ■ :. . : both sexes, Comprising all tho latest London Fashions, , ~ , ,',;, Together with , ; > : Shoots and. journals illustrating same. ■ Can be obtained'from M. BACON '.: .. QUEEN STREET. J.& W. WILLIAMS .. NEWTON. MUNRO&CO, .. PONSONBY ROAD. H. G.OSWALD ~ PONSONBY. MISS THORNTON ..NEWMARKET MISS FISHER.. .. PARNBLL. W.P.OGILVIE .. VICTORIA-ST.,or G. J. JACKSON, Stationer, Onehunga. ■' " Any of our Agents throughout the COUNTRY. JSTOERIE & KEMPLAY, 21, ELLIOTT STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Wholesale Agents for New Zealand. JO H N MI TC H ELL, ARCHITECT, . St. Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, and at • ' . Otahuhu.- ■ ' . • Special Work undertaken for tho Profession. __. "•. PERSPKCTtVES IN BKST STYLES.' Patent Drawings:and Speciflcations Carofnlly ■ Prepared at Moderate Charges. ■ TVT.'R.. P. .Fv, M. BI7RRO WS, iIX ARCHITECT AND BUILDrNG r SURVEYOR, *?4&ii, A.M.P, SocrETY'Q Kutl,piNQg,



1 ■tor'.atokwHs|SQi§Sl Apply early, u> «.*t2&S?H*3S^ ley -street. UQcnop e , PluSofll 1 thelith,-fo• ffll'n®lfiNr andra- B trcet.-Sp e fc v>»C«l Imn> topjn^»kSStegS| T ° B H^u> pleuoa of a Cottag^ecg^ £S£ARDB^7Hi np ;o b ur^li T ° B ; "^I]^ street." , ■ IPIM Tenders will be received until v I DAy.Mayli.foftheComplcSgi House in Pitt-street. -•'•; ; "^S| Plans; etc., George a Hall, Newton. »*§ RENDERS FOR^^jl The Dunedin Cityand Sub^'JlS Company (Limited) ' tavIMSSSI Horsing and Driving of thcirTll Two Years from December next i§ Specificationsand particulars man the .Tramway Offices, Auckland \M Chnatchurch, and Dunedin. 7 J The Directors do notiinV&ili cept the lowest or any tender. Tenders close MAY 28,1887! - '&l[ HARBOU|S TENDER FOR TOTARA^QffiJ Harbour BijS^ Auckland,JM^j| Timber in terms of speciflcatiomtolwl this office. Tenders to be cndnrvH "?lsl Totara Timber.' The low«fS^ necessarily accepted. •^^S By Order of the Board, J. M. BHlQiji ; Jg J^ IL LIN E RY'ANDgpg IN RE THE ASSMNED-EsrJlll LATE CHARLES GIBBS;: M OF AUCKLAND AND COEOJUig Tenders for the Stock-iri-hadelt« chiefly of Millinery and DriijieiytQiii tings and Goodwill of;tho,BMlne^Mi| lately carried on by Mrs t)Hibs.■"'it'Us1!! Hobson Stroet, will be recfliyrt-brltfl signed at his office, Fort Street'aMSl till, FRIDAY, the 13th Ma/.at ji«i the stock lists _&nd condiuoßSfftndS tender may be inspected on and aftet'Ka the tith instant. The Stock-ma&wijnnl the shop, Hobson Street. TOo'^hSll tender not necessarily accepted,. , -- ■ - J. AlTEEtT'coimi . ■ ' '.TR6 Late .AdTertisie|i^nß , ''■■ •'-;."•'-. .^ HALF-SHARE in'a^commmfel ness for. Sale. Satisfaotorjiraaufei disposing of same rimall amount of am quired.—Apply Coroniission; Stab (fa. OST, 6JIO Cream and While Join Hon Pigeon.—The ilndetwilUiß* on returning same to W.rWa^Mi, or J. Walter, CUyJlarket. Jm ■' HOICE LINOLHUJg»|i CLOTHS, 9 feet by 12 feetSwS^ from the Manufncturers.—J. JtSltu^ Importer, 222 Qucon-strcct, ,__^__ WANTED, .Good Womsn C4| flrst-class Hotel, TownVaSiHoaa' 15s; Gonorals, with or:' -wMoilt we? Oeneral, sleep at home.—Mrs {M- _ji WAITED KNOW2^Hot'MS .. with Tea, Coffee or ©ocoa;6d;»rii with do., 6d; oysters in -bottle, •plite.n.ito best German Sausage, 6d per ;lb;iffln, Saraloj-s, Id each; Black FuddttgittW Pork goods at nioßt-'reasonaWiirKW cliffc's. Fruit and Luncheon.BoOmjviW street.' ' . . -;' ■ ' v':^: ;_^_ THE Publicans of ApokWireg against supplyingAYilh'amSmlftijH Uueen-street, with Intoxicating^wffiS Prohibitory Order has been iswej W B dated 10th day of May, 18S7^gMlji^ Watchmaker; -vv^illl , Lad to learn the trade,*Bffl«aKS —Apply J. Fmscr, No.;B,LQueon-«ttee!)W'. WANTED, a "respectable midW person as Housemaid and I*g>J Northern Dining Rooms, Alb rt-nrw? Star Hotel. ; l_i_—--» XUCKLAND VETERAN A Meeting oE the above CompMj|riW| in the Dril&hod, TO-MORKO\V#W«« 7.30 p.m. Every member. rcquo«|B and those wishing-tojoia:pleasotopß" v namea at °UCCat. STEEN^ActogJ^f . TUST LANDING,-:ex :7TAmeriß"| «J " Lo^.ka." £25PianosinwatoiUW and gold cases. Mado ospress y, for W* Co., Oak riouso. Hobson-street^. _^ "PIANOS, OR^ANSIHARMQjI JIT To bo had on time^paymenbmU monOi. Shipment of Pianos -ox * £•&, at Webb's OakJlouse^HobMngm SiV^9> walnut and blactand^l on terms to suit.purchasers.-nei||| Homo, Hobson-streeW :_—---'• \ FREE PUBLIC! LCH1' j^L ■■■ Inconnec.ibn witht^e NEWTON MUTUAL^ROVE^I Subject-"SELF-MADE^« In- the' NdwtQ*^,©)ngrogatio iial S.« ■ ' ; KOOrJ, '■■ * ,j-jj TO-MORROW (Thursday), at m ■ Yoiing Men cspgciajlyjn^1-:' M ' ' • ' ' ,- !£ >. WANTED, WOOD OR GLASS -: PARTITIOSINO..' . '■' ■ ::- ■ ■ ■■'■'.-■at'oncb,;!',.: S • ' ' ; ,* •■■■' FOR DIVIDING OFfICKS. Apply J.H.^ OBV ;;..--,, ... . - aofflindf? pHEAP SALE__OF GBOC^ of Splendid Flour, l^M^'Vj Eslb- % Cheese, from 3Jd. to &*"$&& «n4ffifc Boards, Cd. each: Malzo, V» m , ,lfc»,■ the lowest poMible'j' ICj^£»<hUlSp and is. 6d. per lb.; B^Jft,,, 0^1*: A Good Jom.4M.-per.tejJgßibd**^ i Sugar. 3id.porl.i, Ml md delif"1 * N .8.-For M i; of Te«, S ee,o^r