CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

ILLUMINATION OF THE TOWN AND SUBURBS.

The citizens of Auckland displayed their loyalty and patriotism yesterday in honour of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Jubilee in a most gratifying and enthusiastic manner. The weather,unforbunabely,was nob all that could have been desired, and during tho day the amusements that many people had planned were somewhat rudely interfered with' by frequent showers of rain. A large number patronised tho football match at Potter's Paddock, and others ventured on a trip to North Shore or Northcotc, and generally speaking it may be said that the citizens made the best out of unfavourable circumstances, and bottled up their en thusiasm for the evening. Even so early as 6 o'clock the town began to fill, and as the rockets began to ascend and the illumina tions were in full swing, a constant stream of people continued to pour in from all quarters, from north, south, east, and west, and before S p.m. there must have been many thousands gathered in the prin cipal thoroughfares. The scono was a bril lant and imposing one. The illuminations were on a scale far surpassing anything of the kind ever attempted in Auckland be fore, and the Jubilee rejoicings were entered into with a heartiness which must be re garded with feelings of the highest satis faction by all true subjects of _ our most gracious sovereign, Queen Victoria. The Koyal Salute At 11 a.m. tho A. Battery of Artillery under Captain Payne, assembled in tho Albert Park, where the flagstaff was hand somely decorated with bunting, and fired the Royal salute of 21 guns.

SEEING THE SIGHTS.

The best of order prevailed during the display, and the direction given by the Town Clerk that citizens should go " down" the western and " up " the eastern side was duly observed except in a very few instances. Mr Superintendent Thomson had brought in all the constables from tho suburbs and had fifty men under his personal direction. The traffic was thus brought completely under control, and no accident of any kind occurred. The crowd was most orderly and good - tempered, and although some crushing of course took place, there was no disturbance of any sort; Taking the illuminations as seen by pursuing this course and commencing at Welleslcy-street, they attracted notice as follows :—

The upper window of Mr Eagleton's premises was covered with a transparency 6ft. by 4ft., painted by Pulford and May. The painting represents a Maori chief with a greenstone in his hand. Above are tho words " God Save the Queen," and beneath •'Advance New Zealand."

Over tho verandah of Mr Edson's pharmacy there was a small transparency, executed at Henderson's. The design was simple, consisting of tho letters V.R. and a crown.

The transparency outside the Auckland Savings Bank attracted a large amount of attention. It represented Britannia, with a lion couchant at her feeb and a Union Jack in her hand. This picture was executed at Mr J. Henderson's establishment. The gas illuminations were arranged by Mr Fos ter, and included two gas stars, each of which is five feet, on the second story, and V.R. in four feeb gas letters on the top

The lamp in fronb of Robson's Dining Rooms was coverd with a transparency showing a Maltese crosst on one side, ;a crown on another, and the letters V.U. on the third. The transparency was of perforated work executed by Kilian and Fisher.

Mr Mears's book and music store was decorated with phineso lanterns; the window was also lighted up and decorated with festoons of evergreens and camellias, a picture of the Queen in each window. Messrs Payne and Hazard jointly ex hibited a transparency representing Queen Victoria with the royal arms and Windsor Castle.

Mr Goodson exhibited a transparency re presenting the Crown and letters V.R. The transparency over the verandah of Wilson, Williams, and McCullagh's premises was a handsome one 15ft. by 10ft., and was painted by Pulford and May. The painting is on blue ground, and represents a scene of commerce and in dustry. It is surmounted by the Royal coat of arms, and beneath are the figures of diggers and natives, surrounded by pack ages of merchandise and implements of in dustry. Beneath are the Auckland seal and the words "God Save the Queen." Nikau and fern trees and the native flax, in flower, are shown on either side. The Australian Mutual Provident Society displayed a transparency representing a group of statuary. Beneath is the motto, " Amicus certus in re incerta," and the Maori rendering of the words " God Save the Queen," viz., " Etc atua tohuriga te Kuini." The group of statuary was very cleverly, transferred to canvas by Mr Backhouse, of Newton. On the top story there were the letters V.R. with a star and portrait of Her Majesty. . A transparency seven feet by six was displayed at the Greyhound Hotel. In the centre is a painting of Her Majesty, with a-wreath- border, and above are a crown, New Zealand Flag and Union Jack. Beneath are the words in Maori—" Kia ora Kuini Wikitoria."

T. and S. Morrin and Co. displayed a ,large transparency, 15ft by 10ft, which had been manufactured for them by Kilian and Fisher. It repre sents a. large star, with a crown in the. centre, and the letters V-R- above. Beneath are the words "Gpd Save the Queen." i On the verandah of the Direct Importing Company's shop was a perforated crown in transparency,with the motto, "Dieu et mon Droit 1" The transparency was made by Kilian and Fisher. •...■•..

The Melbourne Drapery Company dis played the electric light over the verandah, and a pretty star in tile window. The decorations at the establishment of W. H. Fenton & Co. consisted of a royal coat of arms over the doonvay verandah, at the foot of the transparency being the name of the firm. Kilian and Fisher supplied the transparency. . Messrs Porter & Op. showed three nicely executed paintings on the upper windows, and had the premises well lighted.

From the British Hotel to Morrin and Co.'s a string of. flags was suspended, and there was also a string of flags running from Dignan's livery stables to the fire-bell tower in Albert-street. .

Bunting was displayed from Mr Shorts drapery establishment. Messrs Hesketh and Aitken exhibited as a transparency the letters V.R. in per forated work. ,

Mr Graves Aickin, chemist, displayed a V.R. in gas on the top storey. Mr Trafford, dentist, displayed a trans parency representing Her Majesty, and the letters V.R.; with union Jacks, V6ry taste fally arranged; The illumination? of the offices of the..... South British Insurance Com pany, at tho corner of Quoon and

Shorbland-stroets, were carried out on a scale of some grandeur. On tho first floor front there was a large § transparency in oils executed by Pulford and May. lb is fourteen feet by eleven in size, and repre sents Britannia in a standing posture with tho New Zealand flag, in her right hand and an anchor in her left. She is encircled by a ribbon, on-which are the words, "South British Insurance Company of New Zea land." Above are the Royal arms of Eng land and the flags of all nations in a cluster, and beneath, the motto " Semper Fidelis," entwined in a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles. The gas illuminations on the building were arranged by Mr R. Tudehope. Each cornice was lighted by small jets of gas. A gas star were placed over the head of the figure Britannia, on the top of the building, and there was also the letters V.R. in gas on the second story. Apart from the gas letters and the lighting of the transparency, no fewer than 300 gas jets were used to illuminate the exterior of the building. Having gob thus far by walking down the western side of Queen-streeb, as far as West Queen-street, the pedestrian found some thing like a 'stoppage of traffic. The South British illuminations called for more than a passing notice, and there was a general pause hero for a few minutes, after which the immense crowd moved onwards towards tho wharf. Shorb land-strecb could be observed brilliantly lighted, bub it was unwise to cross at this stage,and minute inspection of the illumina tions there had to bo postponed. Allen's drapery establishment, in tho Arcade buildings, showed a : largo trans parency> 15ft. by 10ft., painted on light ground by Pulford and May. In tho centre of the picture is a full-sized picture of Her Majesty, surrounded by tho various British flags. Above is the Royal coat of arms, while the New Zealand Public Seal is worked into tho right corner and the Auck land seal into the left. In tho foreground are scenes representative of life in Canada, India, Australia, and New Zealand These include the lady occupant of a snowsledge,a tiger attacking an Indian, an Australian stockman and kangaroo, and a Maori chief.

A group of statuary painted by Pulford and May was displayed outsido of the Mutual Life Association of Australasia build ings at tho corner of Queen and Fort-streets. The motto of the Society appeared under neath.

The " Stars and Stripes " wore displayed at tho window of tho American Consulate ill tho Arcade Buildings, and Messrs Kel sey's fancy goods store and the premises of the Auckland Tobacco Company wero gaily decorated with Chinese lanterns. Messrs Stone Bros., IT. F. Anderson, and Criilckshank & Co. displayed bunting from their premises.

On the Wharf.

The Wavorley Hotel was lighted in every window, and coloured papers on the glass served to improve the effect. In tho dis tance, tho premises of the Auckland Freez ing Company could bo seen brilliantly lighted up, and at the Harbour Board Offices there was a handsome gas anchor over the principal entrance, whilst the interior of the building was profusely lighted. The vessels in port were gaily decorated with bunting, and tho Union Company's fine steamer Mararoa was lighted with her electric light. Coloured lights were dis played by various vessels, and rockets were sent up from tho s.s. Mararoa and tho ship Centurion.

Up Queen-street.

Leaving the wharf and coming up Queen street on tho eastern side, the illuminations on tho western side came into duo pro minence.

The Waitemata Hotel was decorated with Chinese and Japanese lanterns, and the premises of the National Insurance Com pany were similarly lighted. The transparency prepared for the New Zealand Insurance Company by Kilian and Fisher was circular in shape, and mea sured twelve' feet by nine. It is a repre sentation of the seal of the Company, and "shows a'XfA'tt-•''tree in the centre, sur rounded by perforated work ornamentation. Above are the letters V.R. and crown, and beneath tho words " Vivat Regina," sur rounded by a wreath. About two hundred coloured lamps were also festooned over the front of the building, and tho windows were covered with coloured . paper, the whole having a very pretty effect. The decorations outside the Colonial Bank consisted of six-feet "V.R. letters in perforated work, with about two hundred Chinese lanterns festooned in front. Kilian and Fisher carried out the contract.

Messrs Collins Bros, premises in Queen street were ornamented with coloured paper on the windows.

Ab this point the spectators turned into Shortland-streeb, where the illumina tions were also very good. Above the entrance to L. D. Nathan's warehouse, the motto "Kia ora Kuini Wikitoria" had been formed by Mr Foster out of gas letters. The translation is " Long Life to Queen Victoria." Over the entrance to the Evening Star Office in Shortland-street there was dis played a large transparency painted by Mr Steel. The design is avery elaborateone. In thecentre is alikenes6of the Queen, encircled by a wreath of rose, shamrock and thistle, which is bound together by the outstretched arms of a young Cupid. Beneath are several cherubs representing the colonies of Aus tralasia, and in the hands of each is a garland with which to crown Her Majesty. The legend " Austral's Greetings " is inscribed below. Above Her Majesty's head is a bine ground representing the sky, on which the Southern Cross is reproduced. The transparency ,is 14ft by Bft. Mr Petford effected the gas illumination of the building. Along the top cornice was a row of jets, while a similar row and a gas star were fixed on the second cornice. Beneath were the letters E.S. on either side of the transparency, and above the doorway a triumphal gas archway. The window of Messrs Kidd and Wild man was handsomely decorated with artificial flowers and lights. The transparency at the Auckland Club, executed by Mr Petford, was a triumphal arch in gas over the doorway, with a large gas star, flanked by two smaller stars on the upper story. The illuminations ab A. Clark and Sons' warehouse in Shortland-street were confined to a large star in gas jets over the doorway. Mr Williamson executed the work.

Mr Norrie, cabinetmaker, had his pre mises decorated with bunting.

Returning to Queen-street, and reviewing the side, the spectators' afcteu tion was first held by the illuminations at the Bank of Now Zealand. New Zea land, past and present, was the subject of a large transparency painted for the Bank of New Zealand at Mr Henderson's establishment. The picturo measures 17ft. by 7ft. 6in. In the centre is the royal coat of arms, surmounted by the crown and ■\arious British flags, and encircled by a wreath of roses, shamrocks, and thistles. The right and left corners contain the Auck land and New Zealand seals. The picturo in the foreground to the leffc represents New Zealand in 1837. Tarawera is seen in the distance, with a view of Lake Taupo, on which the untutored savage is paddling his canoe. Several kiwis and some nikau and flax complete this, side of the picture. The other side represents New Zealand in 1887, and shows Britannia with trident and shield, and the emblems of commerce and industry afc her feet. The Bank was also brilliantly lighted. The illuminations at the Bank of New South Wales consisted of the caligraphic letters V.R. in gas, each letter being 3ft. 6in. In the centre was a crown four feet in size. F. and VV. Fowler carried out this.

A pretty design in gas had been arranged

by Mr Foster in front of Devoreand Cooper s offices. The letters V.R. were formed out of gas jets, and on either side there was a two-feet crown. An illuminated painted transparency was displayed outside the New Zealand "Herald" Office. It is eleven feet eithei way, and was painted by Pulford and May. The head and bust of Her Majesty are shown in the. centre larger than life-size. Beneath is a wreath of laurels, and on either side scenes representing a Maori chiet under the waving fronds of his native fern, and a gold-digger, spade in hand, beneath a niicau. Under the picture of her Majesty is a tablet bearing the following inscription :—

She wrought her people lasting good, Her Court was pure, her lite serene, God gave her peace, her land repose, A thousand claims to reverence close, In her as mother, wife and queen.

The illuminations at the Bank of Austral asia consisted entirely of gas light designs arranged by Mr Foster. One large star was fixed at the corner, and two smaller stars in Queen-street, besides two stars and the letters V.R. in Wyndham-sbreeb. There was also a curved gas wreath in tront, and the lamps in the interior of the building, were fitted with coloured fancy globes and lighted. _ r , In front of the offices of the New Zea land Printing Company, in Wyndham street, was an illuminated transparency representing a large bell. The centre of the picture gives a view of the Queen a face in 1837, and beneath are the words " Victoria, 1837," surrounded by a wreath of laurels. Kilian and Fisher supplied the transparency. At this point the Occidental and Queen's Ferry Hotels, in Vulcan Lane, came into view, each being decorated with Chinese lanterns. The National Bank Buildings block, which is at tho corner of Queen and Wyndham - streets, was extensively illu minated. Kilian and Fisher had placed over the main on trance a royal coat of arms in transparency. Above it, on tho first floor, was a perforated trans parency eight feet in height representing the crown and Princo of Wales feathers. The four windows facing Queen-street on the first floor, were covered by large per forated letters N.8.N.Z., and these .vero lighted from tho inside. The upstairs win dows of tho Wyndham-strcet front were covered with the letters H.R. —H.R. (Hesketh and Richmond) also in perforated work. A pretty cfiecb was gained by fes toons and coloured lamps, 300 of which were used.

Mr Humphries, of the British Hotel, was ono of tho few publicans who ar ranged illuminations in honour of tho Jubilee. Mr Henderson had completed for him three largo transparencies, which were shown from tho upper part of the hotel. Tho first painting repre sents a sceno in the Auckland harbour, with the warship Nelson in the cen tre, tho Calliope Dock and North Shore in the background, and in tho foreground the pier, on which are consignments of merchandise under the watchfuleyo oi a coastguardsman, and the various emblems of industry. The second picture represents tho landing of Captain Cook in 17G7. The ship Endeavour is shown in tho background, while in the foreground Captain Cook is standing on the sea shore beside a native. Beneath is the motto "Advance Now Zealand," and on either side are nikau trees and native flax, in (lower. The third picture is a painting of Queen Victoria, encircled by a wreath, and surmounted by a crown and Union Jack and New Zealand ensign. Beneath is a cluster of shamrock, rose and thistle, and the inscription "Kiaora Kuini WikiCoria." (long live Queen Victoria). These pictures are each seven feet by six. The illuminations at the Union Bank were in the hands of Mr McDermott. They con sisted of the gas letters V.R., three feet by three, encircled by a wreath of gas jets, and seven gas streamer stars. Four of these were four feet stars, and tho others three feet. These illuminations had a very pretty effect, seeing that thorp are 300 lights in each star, and between 4,000 and 5,000 jets required for tho.illumination of the design.

The transparency for the Aurora Hotel in Victoria-street was painted at Henderson's. The design is a rising sun, with the letters V.R., and the motto " Cead millefailtho."

Turning into Victoria-street, spectators paid some attention to Sargood, Ewen. and Co.'s warehouse. The entrance was surmounted by a painted transparency, representing the Royal coat of arms, on the sides of which aro grouped the British and Colonial Flags. Beneath is the motto, "Loyalty, Unity, Industry." On either side of the transparency, the letters V.R. wero formed out of coloured lamps, the size of each letter being six feet. Above these, and on the centre of the building, were the crown, anchor, and Prince of Wales feathers. The front of the premises wero also illuminated by about three hundred coloured glass lamps. Kilian and Fisher executed these decorations.

The Royal Mail Hotel was decorated with bunting, as was also the premises of Mr M. H. Keesing adjacent. At Messrs Brown and Barrett's premises the flag of the German Consul was dis played. Mr Arthur Wright's premises were deco rated with bunting. Ho also liberated a fire balloon in the evening. The firebell tower in Albert-street was also a prominent feature in the display, being brightly illuminated with a large number of lights.

The Working Men's Club had the credit of the largest transparency that was shown. It is 24 feet in length, and 9 feet high. In the centre of the picture is a view of the Queen, encircled by a wreath of oak and laurel. The letters V.R. are worked in monogram at the top, and beneatli is the Royal coat of arms. The public seals of the city and the colony are shown on tho upper corners. In the foreground to the right are a golddigger and a native woman carry ing her picanirmy in approved native fashion, and to the lefb is an Indian scene representing an elephant and a huntsman with his jaguar. At the end facing the wharf is a picture of Britannia, with the trident, on a dark blue ground. At the other end the initials " W.M.C." are worked into a monogram, which is oncircled by a wreath. Above are a crown and the words " Vivat Regina—lß37—lßß7," and beneath the motto "United we Stand." This paint ing wa3 executed by Pulford and May.

The front of McArthur and Go's ware" house was illuminated by no fewer than 320 small coloured glass lamps. Over the front entrance was a largo transparency representing the crest and motto of the firm. The former is a greyhound, and the motto, "Fidies et Opera." On each side of the transparency is a large perforated V.R. in six feet letters, and on the top story perforated star, Prince of Wales feather, and crown, all being festooned with coloured lights. These decorations were done by Kilian and Fisher.

A coat of arms on grey ground, painted by Pulford and May, was displayed over the verandah top of Smith and Caughey's. Two large four feet gas letters (S. & C.) were fixed by Mr Tudehope on the top of the building. Kilian and Fisher also assisted in the decora tion of this shop. They' fixed up a large ornamental star, infco which the letters IXL are worked. The letters V.R. in perforated work, each six feet, were placed on either side of the star. Two hundred coloured glass lamps were also used in the illumination of the premises.

Mr Condon had a coat of arms on white ground placed outside his hotel. The transparency was painted by Pulford and May.

Eilian and Fisher had prepared for the

tailoring establishmenb of Mr Adams, at the foot of Grey-street, a transparency giving a portrait of the Queen, with the red ensign qn one side and the Union Jack on the other. Above were the letters V. R. on either side of the crown, and beneath the words "God Save the Queen."

Miscellaneous.

On the front of the Baptist Tabernacle in Upper Queen-street, were the letters V.R.. formed out of gas jets, with the words "Jubilate Deo " beneath. This design was executed by Mr Foster. McCaul's plumbing works, Wellesley street East, were illuminated by a large ring light, flanked by two tree stars. There was also a row of Japanese lanterns along the front parapet, and an other over the top. The interior of the Free Public Library and Art Gallery was lighted up with gas in honour of the occasion. The build ing wae crowded with visitors. Two transparencies representing the Queen and tho royal arms were placed over the windows of Oram's Hotel, in Hobson-street. The outside of tho build ing was brilliantly lit up by small lamps. The roof of the Art Gallery was decorated with a number of flags. The interior of the Young Men's Chris tian Association building was illuminated by gas. The residence of the Rev. Mr Tebbs, in Wellesley-sbreeb, wasdecorated with Chinese lanterns, and the V.M.C.A. premises were brightly lighted with gas. In Hobson-street, Mr Abbot, grocer, dis played a transparency and Chinese lanterns, and there was a row of gas jets in front pi Riordan's block. Webb's music warehouse was brilliantly lighted. Mr Kendall, draper, displayed coloured lanterns, and Mr Robinson, chemist, a crown and V.R;, Prince of Wales's feathers, and Chinese lanterns. Mr Kendal s fruit shop displayed a transparency with the legend, " Long Live the Queen."

Torchlight Processions.

The Naval Brigade, under Captain-Com mandant LoHoy, turned out with good effect. Marching up Queen-street from the Wharf with torches and coloured fires, their progress being marked by coloured fires being lit at various points upon the lines of march. This item in the celebration was an important one. The companies re presented were :—Auckland Navals, under Lieutenants Parker and Smith ; Ponsonby Navals, under Captain Morpcth and Lieutenant Millar ; Waitemata Navals, under Captain Hitchcna and Lieutenants Webb and Wilson. After perambulating Queen, Customs, Albert, Hobson, Pitt, Karangahape, Symonds, and Princes street, the National Anthem was sung at the Drill-shed, and a good supper in dulged in.

SUBURBAN ILLUMINATIONS.

North Shore

The transmarine suburb takes the cake for extra-urban illumination and that mainly by reason of the excellence of the display made by the permanent force at North Head. From an early hour of the evening the electric light was being exhibited under the direction of Captain Morrison from Fort Cautley and as its dazzling beams were projected up the harbour towards the Queen - street wharf the effect was beautiful in the extreme. In its train everything was madeas'clear nsnoonday,and by its aid passenger-laden ferry-boats pass ing to and fro, the occasional showers of rain, the brilliant exhibition of rockets and fire works from the steamers at the end of the Queen-street Wharf, and the gaily illumin ated city made up a picture not easily for gotten. There was also a triple row of fights on the North Head, and lanterns were displayed at Devonporfc Wharf and the Calliope Dock. Tho Devon port Navals and Band had an outdoor parade, and the elec tric light was kept directed upon them during their march out. Ponsonby. Tho most pretentious display in this suburb was made of Host Stanford, of the Ponsonby Club Hotel. Its principal feature was a fine large transparency of the Royal Arms, painted by Messrs Pulford and May. Along the upper and lower portions of the balcony, too, were ranged rows of Chinese lanterns and small spirit lamps, which had a really charm ing effect, while there was likewise plenty of bunting. Tho adjoining shop of Mr Henderson, chemist, also bore an ap propriate transparency, effectively set off by Chinese lanterns, etc. Along the Ponson by Road the only notable illuminations were to be seen at the private residence of the Mayor (Mr Devore) and Mr W. Anderson (City Engineer), which were hung with Chinese lanterns. Three privato I'esidences in Franklyn road and the residence of Mr. G. Rhodes, Collingwood-stroet, were also prerttily illuminated. Newton. In Karangahape Road all the shops were brilliantly lit up with gas, every available jet being used. The premises of Messrs Nicholson, draper, and F. Coster, tobacco nist, were further illuminated with Chinese lanterns and small spirit lamps, while the. shop of Mr Parkinson, confectioner, was also rendered conspicuous by Chinese lan terns. Mr Glendining, stationer, displayed as a transparency the legend "V.R, Jubilee." The National Bank Agency was quite ablazo with light, rows of candles being placed at every window. Symonds street. In Symond-street Dr. Murray Moore's residence was very effectively lit up with Chinese lanterns, and down below the Sn preme Court Mr - —.--, residence was rendered conspicuous by a large and "well-executed transparency of the head and bust of the Queen. In the upper portion of Symond-street the most prominent illumination was that of the residence of Mr J. B. Francis, which was most effectively carried out. The Queen's and Eden Vine Hotels were bril liantly lit up, and the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel was also resplendent, Japanese lanterns in the windows of tho latter being a prominent feature. Parnell, Etc In Parnell the shops of Messrs Auger (bootmaker), and SchoGeld (bootmaker), were hung with Chinese lanterns, while the latter had also the patriotic motto " God Save the Queen" emblazoned on his window, as well as the trade announcement "Jubilee Boots." D. Davis's fancy goods shop was very nicely decorated, and ornamented with rows of small coloured lamps along the verandah front and the fagade of the building. Flags were planted at either end of the shop front. The Hospital was brilliantly lit up in every window, and from its commanding position on the crest of a hill it formed one of the most striking features of the coup d'ail. Newmarket- The festivities at Newmarket on Monday night in honour ol the Jubilee were some what marred by the weather. The fire brigade headed by the band paraded the streets of the borough from the Epsom toll gate to Kyber Pass. There was subsequen tly a display of fireworks attbeßeserve. The Newmarket Hall was illuminated with the royal mongram in gas jets, which had a very fine effect.

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During Jubilee week we shall offer ex o'eptional bargains in drapery and clothing, —McMaster, Shalders, and Co.—[Advt.]

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2g_lgOT.

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Election Notices -0 DNB V -pLECTION. GENTLEMEN,-The following are planks in my platform :— The Northern Railway or None All Tariffs Should be Protective Retrenchment Should Equal the fall is the Revenue Free Secular Primary Education Immigration of Small Capitalists Local Option Woman's Suffrage I am strictly independent, and have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, JOSIAH HUDSON. TO THE ELECTORS OF EDEN DIS TRICT. GENTLEMEN.-I find that a number of repre sentative electors in our district are desirous that I should stand as a candidate for your suf frages at tho forthcoming election. As I do not think it fair that any Elector should be asked to join in any requisition, or otherwise commit himself to me, without know ing fully my political principles and programme, I now beg to subjoin a statement of the same. 1 have not yet definitely decided to become a candidate; this will depend upon whether I can arrange my private business so as to allow of my being absent in Wellington for the time necessary to devote to public affairs. This I hope to succeed in arranging, butif not, I shall withdraw from my candidature within a very few days and intimate the same to you. (In this case I shall probably seek your suffrages on some future occasion.) Although personally unknown to many of you, you will find, as the election proceeds, that I am not unknown in New Zealand, which I have made my home now foi nearly thirty years, and I venture to hope thai you will find me not unfavourably known. Meantime I earnestly trust that tho general body of the electors will resist all attempts tc obtain promises of their votes until they are in a position to decide upon the important issues which will be placed before them in this elec. tion, and have fully heard all the candidates. As I may not have another opportunity of ad dressing the electors of the whole district, I beg to ask, as a personal favour to myself from every elector who intends to support me, that he will on all occasions aid in giving to my opponent or opponents the same fair and impartial hear ing that ho desires for the candidate he sup ports. By all means let us have the enthusiasm of strong and intelligent conviction, with the use of every fair and honourable means of carrying the election; but let ua despise, and brand with overwhelming disapproval, disgraceful and de grading shifts or trickery, which are the last, and, let us thank God, the desperate resort of blind ignorance and prejudice. My colours, gentlemen, are, I firmly believe, your colours. If, however, it should turn out that I have been incapable of gauging and of identifying myself with your intelligence, the consequence of the failure must be mine, as I always nail my colours to the mast and fight through. 1 have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, J. AITKIN CONNELL. POLITICAL PRINCIPLES AND PRO GRAMME REFERRED TO. 1. Effective and permanent retrenchment in the public expenditure. 2. A vigorous opposition toall increase in the aggregate of the taxation of tha colony until every other possiblo expedient" to make both ends meet" ha 3 been exhausted. More particu larly to the imposition of any additional taxation (usually termed "protective duties"), whereby the already crushing burdens of the jreat mass of the people would be increased without benefit to tho public chest. 3. The encouragement of local manufactures by the removal of all duties upon raw material used in connection with articles manufactured in the colony not directly '" protected," with judicious direct aid from the public purse to young industries likely to prove ultimately self supporting. i. The recognition of the immense import ance of the mining industry to the colony, and ttic adoption of means to promote its growth and success. 5. A vigorous prosecution of the all import ant work of the settlement of the lands of New Zealand by the encouragement of bona fide working settlers of moderate capital, particu larly the encouragement and expansion of the most popular systom of settlement —. the de ferred payment system with freehold Jenure. C. Reform of the Native Land Laws with a view to the resumption of tho pre-emptive right of tbo Crown. 7. The abolition of the differential legisla tion in favour of natives, whereby they are re lieved from taxation, or otherwise have rights and privileges conferred upon them not enjoyed by the European population. 8. That Vaile's Railway System, as applied to passenger traltic, shall have immediate trial on the Auckland section of Railways. 9. The curtailment of the borrowing policy with a view to its total abolition at the earliest practicable date. ! 10. Tho maintenance of the efficiency and general character of the Educational System, primary and secondary, but with the abolition of Education Board:; and the adoption of othei necessary reforms in the direction of economy and improvement, including under this lattei htad tho introduction of tho daily reading oi selected portions of Scripture without comment (with leavo to the children of all parents whe object to such reading to absent themselves). 11. A staunch adherence to the principle ol Local Option in resptct to the liquor traffic. 12. The reform of tho Legislative Council. 13. A loyal adherence' to the principles anc traditions of the great Liberal party of Eng land as distinguished from the revolutionary visionary, or Socialistic extreme Radical, anc therefore a reliance rather upon economy of ad ministration, common sense, and vigorous in tel igent work, than upon political nostrums fads, or costly but doubtful experiments to pul tho country through. 14. Opposition to the present Government. mO THE ELECTORS OF FRANKLIN JL NORTH. MR W. F. BUCKLAND WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OF FRANKLIN NORTH AT OTAHUHU On THURSDAY, the 23rd day of June, At 7 o'clock, In the Otalmhu Public Hall. 0 THE ELECTORS OF FRANKLYN SOUTH. Gentlemen,—At the very urgent request of o largo number of influential electors in your very important district, I have consented to allow myself to be nominated as your representative in tho coming Reform Parliament, and will positively go to the Poll in tho interest oi Retronohment and Reform, and independent oi all othor Political Parties. lam, Yours very truly, JOHN JENKINS. Newmarket, June 10th, 1887. aET one of my 40s Overcoats. They are very talcing with tho fair sex.—J. H. Dulton, Tailor, Victoria-street East.



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Money, v ■■ "*" MONEY TO LEND^rrr^' interest.-R. LAISHLE^ r Q e^at«s Ol IyrONEY TO L^iD^l^^: JJO. sums, upon iirst-elass freehold Ot 6>«all repayable either weeklyor'at thn *'Wfe; a term of years.-Appfy Burton ARCH. BUCHANAN c v' F St Mnngo's Ohamberg^ft^, MONEY T<nSD~~~~%T^ Freehold Security.' WM. READ BLOOMFIELD «m-'. 108, Victoria Arcade. Qua^gy^, ly-ONEY ■TO tEND^TTT^ IVJL rateofiEteresC-Appiyto- ; "H JACKSON &RUSSELT -^£ii2£!iShor» cct _ . IVTONEY TO LENDttTEg^: National insurance liuUdiV, * L QMed§i et gQuJn CS? c- C°^ggfc^ QUEENSLAND MORTGaSTioS ] *C *> AND .; ' . DISCOUNT BANKING COMPANY Darby-street (off Queen-street), Acok^j, ; HEAD OFFICE: Brisbane. ' Acencies Auckland, Sydney, and aielbour ' ; MONEY advanced from £5 and umvard any amount required, to suit ihe borrow^ PERSONAL, FREEHOLD. LEASEHnf'n^- \ any TANGIBLE SECURITY, repayable jj Of way a3 may be arranged, either 'Welr-tv MONTHLY, or QUARTERLY instalme^l lowest current rates. "VSi ADVANCES made on FURNITURE wri, removal; also, on all kinds o£ MERCHANIX including BOND WARRANT. & c . * BILLS DISCOUNTED at current rates; Interviews and communications willbe 'h«M strictly confidential. '... . Office Hocras : From 10 till 5 o'clock,•■ Bank of England Notes Changed LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN- AWh DISCOUNT BANK . 50, SHORTLAND - STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite A. Clark and Sons' Warehouse! And Little Collins-st., Melbourne.; / ■ ■LOANS are advanced from £10 to £$m- Upon :_ Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold Security Repayable by • .*,."' Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalment At Lowest Current Rates. ■ Advances made on Furniture without removal and all classes of Merchandise. b .™~ Loanß granted upon Life Policies, Legacies and Interests under Wills. Bills Discounted at Current Rates; Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayments by Easy Instalments. Terms Gratis. All communications and intS> views held strictly confidential. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE,Sec,. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEG OTI AT ED*' JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Asm.r HIGH-STREET, Auckland. ARTHUR rtOHEK, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT,.; 24, SHORTLAND - STREET ' (Three doors past Star Office). I am prepared to value land in AucklandK •the Country for intending purchasers it A reasonable terms. AlllandsoldbymeinA#; land I charge 2i per cent, commission. I am prepared to negotiate Mortgages in stos from £25 to £15,000 . "" rH* Having at command a large sum of money I call • make advances on life Policies. ■ : •' Havina Agents in all parts of Australia Mb England, lean make Advances uponiyillß in sums from £50 to £15,000., "\ , : • : : 2——.,-,", r< ■ TNDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDSH? J_ PERMANENT BUDDING, LAND;ASD INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF■ AUCKLAND. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED.. , Repaymentsextend- Per Week RepayabTeS ing over for £100. ,^io^sw: " —"""" *s. d." "£^i^ I year «. .. 20 0 10* 00 ! 8 years „ .. 014 7 113 IB J j 5 years ... 010 0 130 0 0 7 years Z .. 07 11 " ltt 9T 10 years ?., ..063 ; 16216^ And other Periods to suit Borrowers.,,. The Board has power in cases of bicknessfli Want of Employment to SUSPEND/PAx ments. ~, ■ :.''.'.:: . borrowers share in profits. PART OR WHOLE OF.THE ADViSOT.; ; 3££r££ Eiliii o^rf US REPAID. ■ " / A member who has obtained an advance isat liberty to sell his property at any time, ana i« pay otf his mortgage; or may, if he desires,»»" his proDerty subject to the mortgage to wo Society.-.. --. • ■-.:;: :•':■■■ ■••'.■■ ' ' Corner of QUEEN STREET and VULCAN LANE, Auckland. h0 1 :- - JOHNB^S ; A UCKLAND PERMANENT^; i\. OPERATIVE BUILDING & BW> L MENT SOCIETY. ■ Office : 147 Qukkst-stbket. • y:; LOANS granted upon apPro^ d;^ nS rf * Freehold or Leasehold Properties 3 n | vS. ' £20 to £0,000, principal and interest bein?rew lyear .... ,f 0 0 &\\ 2 years -. .. 10 10 )?S,? o 3 yean.-:,: ii 014,7 jg».| ---i years „ .. 011 •» i« is 9 6 years .. „ 08 9 Blli B'yean-- .. 07 1 ,|«J 10 yeara ... ,-.. 0 oo irl -* And in che same proportion for smaller. or"larger loans.,-_ ■".•_„„.. DEPOSITS.-The Society receives blfl deposit :-For 6 months. 5 per cent. Kepaj at 7 days'notice, f per ccr^peraminm^; , Secretary. . -1-1 HIGH-STRKET .„< (Next to Atkins Printing Oftce). GRANTS LOANS, £5 TO £I,«W PERSONA^'SECURITy^, uriT y FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD bi.oun FIRST AND SKCOND MORTGAGE, ANY AVAILA^L^ S^GURI^ ANX AVA XE p A YABLK IN j^^ig, Bills DlwunWitCnr«i""» This B.«t »-ffl receivo Sp^bll'**'f"' ing rates of interest:— .• ,g per cent. 12 months •• •• " 7 percent. - G months . ..- - •• ■ "Z6v& celxiif 3 months .. /Aii>rPAfißi W'*^'