CABLEGRAMS.

THE FRANCO-GERMAN QUARREL.

[special.]

Wat Considered Inevitable.

London, May 2. Commissioner SohN/EBELL has re tired on a pension. A bitter feeling st iH continues amongst the frontier residents, who fear that war between France and Germany is inevitable.

DISTURBANCES IN CRETE.

[Special.]

Constantinople, May 1

News has been received from the Tl A of Crete that serious distur i! * have occurred between the Phristian and Mohammedan popula • Mv'mff to the abduction of a Chris- SSS*eTurks- Inthe fisht • _ _.iich has taken place several 1D ° ns have been killed on both sides.

THE AFGHAN QUESTION.

[rEUTER'S telegram.]

7.7 London, May 2. The reported agreement between ■■tesia and England with reference to the controLof Afghan affairs in the ; event of the Ameer being dethroned is ' ridiculed in India.

MAIL SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA.

[special.]

London, May 2

The Canadian Government offers a subsidy of 200,000 dollars for a mail service to Australia. .

RUSSIA IN THE PACIFIC

INCREASE OF "THE-FLEET,

[SPECIAL.]

London, May 2. The Russian North Pacific fleet will shortly be increased to twelve vessels.

THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

(reuter's telegram.)

Constantinople, May 1. It connection with the negotiations ■which are proceeding regarding the into government of Egypt, it is an nounced that the Turkish Commis sioneishxe proposed that the British evacuation of Egypt shall be completed mlm'-wo or' three years at the most, instead of five years, as proposed by Sir rDrummond Wolff, British Com missioner, who has communicated with tliePoreign Office, requesting further instructions in the matter.

THE IRISH CRIMES BILL

(SI_CIAL.)

London, May 1. The Liberal Unionists have agreed that the motion upon the clause in the Crimes Bill for the change of venue to England shall remain an open question. The majority, however, approve of the clause. The Opposition are seeking to limit the operation of the Bill to three rears."

THE DISASTER TO THE PEARL FLEET.

THE EFFECTS EX.IGGEEATE©.

[Reuters Telegram.]

Melbourne, this day. The latest news from Perth sho.ws that tlie accounts of the disaster to _ the pearling fleet are conflicting, and it is doubtful if the deaths exceed three hundred, and they are possibly less.

SHIPPING NEWS.

London, April 20. ;U.e mails by the Messageries .femer,. Sydney, from Melbourne, ■March. 24, were delivered in London May.

THE POST OFFICE FIRE.

[ fe- TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

7 rr; Wellington, this day. ' of the Post' Office •: y& not interfere with the establishment ■,oJ the parcel-post system. All the documents \y.ere already in type, and plans |« hampers had been issued before the fire. .Men continued at work clearing the debris yesterday, and the coping of -™.l.ck wall is now being removed. "hen the clearance is finished a thorough "jspeetion will be made, and a scheme ; ? fl'e-c-. struction settled. The weather f l3 been wet and miserable during the last ' 'hreedays.

SUICIDE BY POISONING.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATON.)

' ' . ' Oamahu, this day. Me DhLaheert, a merchant, has com mitted suicide by taking prussic acid. Se was found by his office boy this *°^ing quite dead on a sofa in the office, "o leaves a wife (who is near her cqnfine ". Nt) and eight children. The supposed "^ is business trouble.' His life six months ago in the Office, but as the .the offico is that on the Pi suicide within 12 months the policy noE Pal .it is feared his family will get

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

At the ordinary meeting of the above Council held last night the following gentlemen were present:—Messrs'J. Winks, Mayor (in the chair), Whitley, Dewar, Gledhart, MeConnell, Lyell, Gay, and McCabe. J ' J'

CORRESPONI-ENCE.-E, J. King's solicitor 1 Presented his bill of costs for £5 6s 2d for advice re trespass of Council: Letter laid on table. -0. K. Roskrudge asked the Umnci to alter the footpatlfat the bottom ot Bndgewater Road : Decided that the work be done.-James Haul tain asked to nave water main laid on in Glanville Ter lv C(. . Dpcided to do the work -- " • fe. Cochrane asked the Council to take" over the road in front of Orphan Home; Keterred to Streets Committee.—C. H. Smith wrote at length complaining of the Council having summoned him for non payment of rates. Mr Smith also addressed tlie Council : Letter laid on the table.— Mr P. A. Philips, Town Clerk, forwarded copy of Auckland City Council resolution re forming a Municipal Association : Con sideration deferred, pending receipt of fur ther information.—J. H. Mullins wrote, on behalf of Bishop and Mrs Co.vio re extend ing main sewer in Brighton Road, to drain premises used as the Women's Home : Referred to Streets Committee.

Station Below Tunnel.—A petition signed by SO ratepayers was presented asking the Council to apply to the Govern ment for a new railway station between the north end of the tunnel and the bridge in Mechanics' Bay. The Mayor thought that- it had been decided before that tho grade was too steep. After some discussion it was decided to write to Mr Moss, M.H.R., upon tho subject. —- Mr P. Gardner, Foreman of Works, pointed out that the Government was erecting tele phone posts on theAvenucßoad,and advised their removal to the other side : Decided that the clerk of the Council write to the Inspector of Telegraphs upon the subject. The report of the Legal and Finance Committee was read and adopted. Turncock's Repokt.—-The turncock re ported things going, on favourably, and asked for some lifelines and other articles for the Fire Brigade : also for sluice valves to be lixeel in Bradford and Garfield -streets.

Balance-:sheet. — Decided to print and distribute one hundred copies of balance sheet.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Till, fortnightly meeting of the above Coun cil was held in tlie Council Chamber last night. Present : His Worship the Mayor (Dr. W. G. Scott), -Messrs Hill, Jackson, Keehan, Hills, Rowe, Tapp, Wilson, Sheldrick, and Goldsbury.

Correspondence.—From Auckland City Council re Municipal Association to watcli over the interests of Municipal Corpora tions. Mayor moved " That communica tions be sent in reply that the Council quite agrees with the proposal, but at present does not see its way clear to send a delegate" : Carried. - Airs George wrote re dangerous state of George-street: Re ferred to Streets Committee. —Mr W. Adams stated lie was agreeable to accept Mr R. Webb as partner in recrea tion reserve lease in lieu of Mr Rowe : Alteration accepted. —Mr Yon Sturm er sent petition for signatures to be presented to Parliament, praying for an alteration in the railway tariff: Carried "That whilst of opinion that the railway management was not what it should be they were unable to pledge themselves to Mr Vaile _ system."

WATEg Works.—Messrs 80-ylan and Lund on", 'engineers to the Council, wrote re cler.r'br works for waterworks : Carried, " That the Streets Committee superintend the excavation,and the appointment of cleric of works be deferred."

Reservoir Lease. —On the motion of the Mayor, Messrs Sheldrick and Rowe were appointed to sign the deed of lease of reservoir site.

New Cemetery.—The Mayor stated as the result of his interview with Mr J. B. Russell that a block of land was available near St. John's Lake for a cemetery, which could be purchased for £3,000. It was ao-reed that the Council meet Mr Russell on Friday evening next. Mr Wilson in formed the Council he was informed that a site was available at Mangere, and that the Hon. Mr Ballance was prepared to give it to Onehunga. - Original motion carried. Burgess Roll.—lt was resolved to hold a meeting on the 13th inst., to consider the defaulters' list, and on Friday next to re vise the roll, prior to sanctioning the bor rowing of £5,000 for the water scheme.— Two minor affairs, one of shells for foot paths, the other re the use made of the public library, closed the business of the evening.

NEW ZEALAND RADICAL REFORM LEAGUE.

At a meet'ng of the above Society held last night in Excelsior Hall, tlie following reso lutions were carried unanimously :—

That since the British Royal Commission on " The Depression of Trade" has just re ported that one of its primary causes is " a continuous fall in prices caused by an ap preciation of the standard of value," wo earnestly appeal to our legislators, Cham bers of Commerce, Trade Societies, and electors generally to carefully investigate tho following questions :—

1. Is not a general revival of prices, and consequently of trade, a physical impossi bility -as economists tell us—while the standard of value is steadily appreciating, from the growing scarcity of gold ?

2. Is it not a fact, easy of demonstration that in consequence of the late rise in the value of gold, our farmers are now being ruined, and our industries annihilated by an unequal competition from silver-using countries 1 3. Is not the rapid appreciation of the standard of value, now going on, unjustly augmenting all debts and fixed financial burdens, and already telling with such crushing effeot upon borrowers that vast sums of money now lie idle for want of employment 1 4. What means are suggested by econo mists to prevent for the future such disas trous fluctuations of the standard of value, and so check this ruinous disturbance of prices as to allow industry safely to flourish? That the foregoing suggestions as to the causes of the present depression be forwarded to the Committee now sitting in Wellington to consider the matter. That letters be forwarded to several mem bers of .Parliament, drawing their attention to the report lately sent them from the League on the question of retrenchment. That no further appointments should be made to tho Upper Houso before the general elections.

That the League present an address to the Earl of Aberdeen.

That a letter of thanks be sent to Mr Hobbs for his telegram promising to for ward the League all Parliamentary papers.

The following appeared in our Second Edition last evening.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN MAIL CONTRACT.

[special.] London, May 1. A final offer has been submitted to the steamship companies of £70,000 a year for seven years ; penalties to be enforced for non-delivery of mails in time, but no premiums to be given for early delivery. The companies have not yet replied.

THE EXHIBITION SURPLUS.

Six thousand pounds sterling of the Indian Colonial Exhibition surplus goes to defray the deficiafce on the Inventions Exhibition, and four thou sand is reserved for unforseen claims. RUSSIAN LOAN. The Russian loan is being largely subscribed. QUEENSLAND SEPARATIONISTS. The delegates sent from Queensland to agitate for the separation of the northern portion of the colony will have an interview with Holland next week. He does not intend writing a reply to Sir S. Griffiths. MAIL SUBSIDY. Lords Dumaven, Carnavon, and Granville are in favour of a subsidy being granted to a mail line to Hong Kong, via the Canadian Pacific railway. Lord Ornslow stated that Iho company had offered a monthly service for £60,000 a year, but no decision had been come to. THE IRISH CRIMES BILL. The Liberal Unionists have agredthat the clause in the Crimes Bill permiting a change of venue to England, shall remain an open question. The majority, however, approve of the clause. The Opposition are seeking to limit the operation of the Bill to three years. THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION. Sir H. D. Wolff's offer of the evacua tion of Egypt was coupled with condi tions including other powers, and per mitting England's return whenever she may judge it necessary. NAVAL DEFENCE OF THE COLONIES. Lord Geo. Hamilton, speaking at the Academy banquet, praised the states manlike attitude of the colonies in agreeing to the financial naval partner ship without haggling or discussing the question in a parochial spirit.

THE PARNELL POISONING CASE.

••■• •.., 7 ■'. —•— Mr"_?6nd,- the Government analyst, has re ported to' Supt. Thomson the result of the exhaustive analysis of the stomach of tho deceased Rcnata, of Mongonui. Mr Pond has failed to find any trace of mineral poison or of any alkaloid - and thinks that the probable cause of Ronata's fatal illness arose from the putrefactive action of the meat giving rise to a septio alkaloid or. ptomaine, tho symptoms of which are severe vomiting, diarrhoea and prostration.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB,' TTTESDAT, MAT'«,.' 188 T.

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Sporting. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB (Registered under tho A.R.C.) WINTER MEETING, MAY 21. Ilandicapper: Mr W. W. Robinson. SELLING STEEPLECHASE, of SSsova; second horse to receive osovs out of stakes. 1 years old, to carry list; 5 rears, list l'-lb; (land acred, 12st lib. Winner to bo sold imme diately after the race for lOOsovs. If entered to he sold for 7asovs, allowed 71b-; if ftor s«ssovs, Ulb ;if for 40sovs 211b; if for 20sovs, 281b; if for nil, 421b.' Nomination, Usovs, on night of general entry. Distance, twice round Steeplechase course. SELLING RACE, of 30 soys. 3 years old to carry 9st; i years, '.Ist 121b; 5, 0, and aged, 103- lib. Winner to be sold immediately after the race for lOOsovs, If entered to be sold for Tosovs, allowed 71b; if for 55sovs Mlb; if for lOsovs, 211b; if for ZOsovs, 281b; if for nil, 1211). Nomination, ljsovs on night of general entry. Distance, li miles. HANDICAP HURDLES of lasovs, second horse to receive osovs out of stakes. Over seven flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy; accep tance, lsov. Distance, 2 miles. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP of 75 soys, second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Nomi nation, ljsovs; acceptance, 2 soys. Distance, ono mile nnd a half. NOVEL HACK of 30sovs, the winner to be sold immediately after tlie race, and tho whole of the proceeds to go to tho Club. Lowest weight, Sst 7lb. Nomination', I .soys, on night of general entry. Distance, oho mile. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE ot 75 soys, second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Nomination lisovs ; acceptance, 2sovs. Dis tance, about three miles. VICTORIA HANDICAP of dOsovs, second horse to receive Ssovs out of stakes. Winner of the Birthday Handicap to carry a penalty of vlb extra. Nomination, lsov ; acceptance, lsov. Distance, one mile. Nominations for Victoria Handicap, Birthday Handicap, Handicap Hurdles, and Handicap Steeplechase close on Friday, May 13th, at!) p.m. Weights to appear on Tuesday. May 17th. Acceptances and General Entries close on Friday, May 20th, at!) p.m. All entries to be scaled and addressed to the Secretary, Devonport, or at Mr. W. Adams' otflco, No. G, Exchange Chambers, Durham-st. East, with entrance money enclosed and full particulars. R. WYNYARD, Secretary. -&ducatio_al. MR F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address; Caro of Mil A. ISadv, Auckland Musio Warehouse, Queen-street. INSTRUCTION in the French Language and Litcraturo by Mil 11. S. F. I'ELTZER, French Master, at the Girls' High School, and several of the Auckland leading schools. French Evening Classes for Advanced Students and Beginners will he opened by Mr Pi_r.T___.R on March Ist prox.. at hiß Residenco, Upper Pitt street, opposite the Baths. Terms:—Advanced Class: One Guinea; Elomcntary Class: llalf-a- Guinea, per Quarter of 13 Lessons. MR G. OSWALD, Teacher of Elocution, gives Lessons by arrangement. Also accepts engagements for public or privato en tertainments. Special terms to churches and charities.—All letters caro of Champtttloup & Cooper, Queen-street. 52 TJICTURE • FRAME MANUFAO -3 JL TORY, 2 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE > . HOUSE, Sf3,§ 88, Victokia-St., Auckland. tt T. E. CARTER, Sg TEACHER OF MUSIC, H VIOLIN. PIANO, CORNET, a GUITAR, BANJO, &C. O < Musical I_.strit_j._xt3 Toned ard f_J Repaired. DANCING, DEPORTMENT, AND CALISTHENICS. MR J. KE__LY, from Her Maicsty's Theatre respectfully announces that Classes will be formed at bis residence, Ponsonby Road (two doors from Hutchinson's Store). Juvknile and Ladiks' C-Ass.—Saturdays, at 3 p.m. Adults' Class.—Fridays, at 8 p.m. Terms.—Each Class, One Guinea per Quarter (12 lessons). Tho Minuet do la Cour taught as danced at Her Maicsty's State Balls; also, tho Prince Imperial Quadrille. Motels., "ORINCE OF WALES HOTEL, HOWIO K. MRS. HINDLEY, Proprietress. The abovo Hotel has been renovated and im proved, and affords good Accommodation to Visitors. Parties driving out on Sundays, and requiring Dinner, arc respectfully requested to Telephone the day previous. Good Paddocks and Stabling, with best oaten chaff, hay, and corn. iMsuraMce GOVEKNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ' DEPARTMENT. lioanß Repayable by Instalments rnHIS Department is prepared to make ad- I vancos on Mortgage, not exceeding one balf of tho valuo of,the property mortgaged, In sums of Monoy from J-100 to £3,000, repay ablo by half-yearly instalments extonding over 12,15, or 20yea_, on the following tomis:— Half-yoarlyPaytnoG. for oach £100. Period of Loan— - s. d. Tiuelvo years 6 4 7 gifteen yoara ... ... 5 8 9 Twenty yoara • 4 13 8 Loans of this nature, repayable by instal ments whereby principal aud interest aro both liquidated within a Kiven timo, and on torms of a most favourable character, prosent markod advantages to settlors and others. The borrower, any timo beforo the expiry of the full poriod (but not sooner than four years after tho commencement of the loan), may rodeom the Bamo, with or without notice, on terms which can be ascertained at this offlce or at any of the offices of this Depart ment, whore also forms of application can bo obtained. D> LUCKIE) Commissioner February 21st, 1887. . IVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM -131 PANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital ~.£1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £135,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. PATER SON AND CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS. ■ LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. Omnibuses, Brakes, Cabs, and Saddle Horses for Hire at lowest rates. , ■ Special arrangements made with Evening and Picnic Parties. Stores and Stables:-Lome-street, Mt. Roskill, and Avondale, Auckland, N.Z. . OBA CC 0 ! TOBACCO!! TOBACCO!!! , . 56 Boxes of Genuine Cameron's Long 7's to Pound, at os. 2d. per'lb. for Cash, weigh guaranteed, at FREDK.. WHITEHEAD'S, 95, VICTORIA-STREET.



- Business _Vofci.es.' Q.EAND DISPLAY. ENGLISH • AND PARISIAN MILLINERY AT L E SUEUIt'S. JUST OPENED VARIETY AND STYLE UNEQUALLED. ■ PRICES UNPRECEDENTED. Ladies will do well to take advantage of this rare opportunity. GET YOUR DRESSES MADE AT THE BON MAR CHE FOR 12s Gd, and ensure the best fit and stylo procurable in the Colonies. AN ENDLESS VARIETY of the LATEST NOVELTIE3 in Dress Fabrics to Relect from, which for value cannot be surpassed. ASK FOR THE LOUIS VELVETEEN, Stamped on every half-yard, for ls ll.d and 2s lid per yard, greatly under wholesale cost. A Stock of ready-made Costumes from lis Od and upward. PATTERNS POST FREE. ;bo_t maeohe, QUEEN STREET,. AUCKLAND, Three doors from Wcllesley Street East. TOUTTERICI-'S CUT PAPER J"^ PATTERNS. PATTERNS FOR Ladio3, Misses, Boys, and little children of both Sexes, Comprising all the latest London Fashions, . Together with Sheets and journals illustrating same. Can be obtained from M. BACON .. •• QUEEN STREET. J. &W. WILLIAMS .. NEWTON. MUNRO & CO. .. PONSONBY ROAD. H. G. OS%VALD .. PONSONBY. MISS THORNTON .. NEWMARKET. MISS FISHER.. .. PARNELL. W.P. OGILVIE .. VICTORIA-ST., or G.J. JACKSON, Stationer, Onchunga. ' ANY OF OUR AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. NORRIE & KEMPL&Y. 21, ELLIOTT STREET, AUCKLAND, Sole Wholesale Agents for iS rei« Zealand.



FOUR WEEKS TO CLEAR! In sending forth this announcement, I beg to stato that my business for the tost two seasons has so seriously suffered through ill health, that I have decided to relinquish it, and to save selling the whole Stock by tender, purpose holding a FOUR WEEKS' GENUINE SALE COMMENCING AT ONCE. CE^GREAT REDUCTIONS! Reductions will bo made on every article, and no deception. At the termination of Sale, tho Balance of Stock, with long Lease, Fixtures, &c, will bo submitted to the Public for Tender. Cashmeres, black and coloured from 10;} d Men's Tweed Suits from - ■ 13s Gd Fancy Dress Goods - - 2-kl, 4£d, Gift. Men's Printed Moles ... 4s Cd Calicoes from Igd Men's Tweed Overcoats from- - 15s Gd Crewdson's 32in. No. 2 - - - B|d Knicker Suits from - - -2s lid Scarlet Flannels from - - - OAcl Tweeds by tlie yard from - - Is Okl Sheetings, white and unbleached, from G-Jd Men's Shirts - - - - - Is 3d Table Damask from - . - _d Men's Socks - - - - 3d per pair 9/4 Blankets from - - • • 3s Gd Men's Hats Is each Ladies' Corsets Is 3d per pair Flowers Id each. Underclothing, Infants' Robes, &c., clear at Lowest Prices. -I COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS TO } . JAMES SOU TT, VICTORIA AND NELSON STREETS, AUCKLAND. Throe jnlnutoa from Tram Car, {op of Wcllceloy Street. - CjMITH & rjAUGHEY, *. 1887-AUTUMN & WINTER-1887 ' _*»-<Tr^f?"'",»»»_ S. & C, encouraged by the remarkable sue <i\_£^^^^^^^_-,>*>_. cess tliat k*lß attended their trading operations ~ '" ie Past- have mado such arrangements for ppp>-^ Q| O tp\ tho approaching Autumn and Winter as will ">-^ (Oo \sb Vo --^^^^"^ cnablo them to ofl'cr to ready money purchasers sv v jvu>--. of s"ks, General Drapery and Clothing, etc., an assortment which for extent, variety, excellence, — p^^>"^ and cheapness, will surpass all former seasons. ~NT Tfl. WT C* TT X T5>T C 3 Lyons Silks and Satins; for dress and trimming . fl_ vv k^ J_L BJ J _l_ io purposes, in black and plain colourings, al3u ___Z "^ broehea and stripes, and a magnificent assort ment of Plushes and Tartan Velvets, now so NEW VELVETS.' much in demand. Prevailing shades—Brown, Grey, Rubyj Garnet, Navy, &c. NEW PLUSHES! N.B.—Our Black Sil.'.s aro well-known and guaranteed makes. Our own Importino. ~ . _, , _. „ ' -_, .-.-_—-,,_, As usual very special attention has been given 7-T IL. T__. T_. T_ T. Q_ QTr *>_ to this department, which will be found replete -_-_. Hi YV _0 JU/J^io^JDJlrO with not only tt_e Latest Novelties in Fancy '. .... Drosses, but an immense assortment of plain xisoful fabrics, suitable for house or street wtar, SAVE THE '' "'''■• _d, 6ild. S.d, lO.d, Is Did and upwards. French Merinos, Cashmeres, French Twills and Beiges, WAREHOUSE clc-> in heavy winter makes, at lowest ruling prices. PT.fiT.TTI N.B.—S. &C. aro the largest Retail Importers P, of DroS3 Goods in Auckland (city or province). STr^»Tm ,T-Tr a tt Black and Coloured French Merinos and Ml. 8,1 A Hi Cashmorca, all puro wool, 15 inches wido, is lid A. JLU \JJi.Jr&.J_J 2s 6d, 'is lid, 3s 3d, 33 Cd up, imported direc' _____ __ __.__-_-- from an eminent French manufacturing firm. \/ A 9 ,11 H-. i French Foul6s, all wool, reliable goods, in blacl; . ±3_JLi \J J-___ and coloui-3 (all shades), Is, Is l.d, Is 3Jd. All ■■■ *■———" "Wool Jersey Cloth, -winter weight, Is 2}d. Cos- SAVE THE . tumo Cloth, 7_d to Is l_d nor yard. The now _ _ Check Dross Cloths, in handsome colourings, 2. WAREHOUSE ' to 4(i .."01103 wide, S.d to 3s 3d per yard. Im t> -r. aw Tm.i periai Navy Serges, all wool, Is o_d, Is 3£d, PROFIT! ls ojd. Is 9d, Is lid, and 2s 3d. . • j ' NT? W VI? T V I?, TI? ]?, TV. S. Anticipating a largo demand for Velveteens, ill T V )Ju U T JLi I.BU JU !"__?,, wo havo now in stock, and to arrive ex Tainui, 1 Doric, and Arawa, an adequate supply, at prices SAVE THE 1 ranging from 1b Odd tois lid. Besides the "Sana ■_ _ adiitra tt q r _• Rival" and several other good makes, wo keep Aix lit HUU oHi it the celebrated " Louis," which ye procure direct PROFIT! . ' 'rom t^a world-renowned maker. - j '> V Theso departments will bo found heavily M-n- "_T TT TT "T\T TSF7. ~B"~1» IS-7"*' stocked with novelties and standard makes, our 0 tl ia j a f\J X _ Si, ¥ own importing. A splendid assortment of New J. JU JU JL JJI JLJ JUV JL Ulsters and Winter Wraps in fancy frieze and ' curl cloths (the new shapes), at prices ranging from 15s tid to 39s Gd. Theso, with several other NEW MANTLES ! lots, have boen secured at clearing prices by our buyers at the end of tho London season. ■NTFW TTO^TF.T.V ! Special value in Short Jersey and Curl C:oth in i_ vv J3.voiJ_.n- x Jackets, in black and colours, from 10s Cd to 39s •vrE!. .r /-it nwtria t <>d. Handsome Dolmans, Sling Slecvo Mantles, JM ___ VV >_*LU V J_.a I Visitcs, and Fur-lined Capes in great variety. TT -»t •> . T-i ir\ /NX /_ mTT T I.T /.' Infants' Cloaks. Pelisses, etc., Ladies' Corsets I I\ 1 I. I_(1 1, I 5 I H I . l-r and Underclothing, in the best makes, notably U il V Jll I\> \J M \J X liiiVUj tho "Hibernia Sterling Lock Stitch" Under ■■■—• ' . clothing, puro long-cloth, perfect shape, and SAVE ' THE superior finish. v.r a d 1. tr n tt ? tt N.B—We hold tho largest stock of Ladies WA-fctr.e----.Uua.Ej Corsets and Underclothing in Auckland (city or PROFIT! '.. province). \ : All bought before tho advanco in prico of ______-.p.™ wool. Our reputation for good valuo in Blan- BT A "Wlx fi- 'B 'W kots, Flannels, Calicoes, Sheetings, and all kinds L____\.i. - J3_.Jli J_ k3 of Manchester Goods wo aro determined to — -." ' '■■' ' ' ■ * sustain by marking these goods at the smallest 1 remunerative profit. Wo receive our supply FT A ~!^T'~a.'T"_r.Tr C. flircct from the best sources (British anil I, A f_ l_ tH j I iC- Colonial), and havo manufactured to our own Ji-^lJ^3i..i-V -i-* J&-JM-~kj order several excellent makes which bear our ———— "' own name and brand, and will be found extra ordinary value. Our special valuo in Blankets, SAVE THE yxl sis,e- 9s lld ■10 x *•15s 11(^ •Jlx 1. 2's per - pair. Cheaper quality and special make, tit AT>TriT_r.-_Tllc_-rri suitable for hotels and boarding housos, kept in V\A__CJ_i±lULr_3iii stock. New Zealand Blankets from 18s (id to -~ «—-. ~ -,- . 505.; Novv Zealand Flannels at ls 3d, ls sd, ls Bd, PROFIT! *v is lOd, 25.; Imitation Welsh Flannel, GJd, SSd, X 10._ d, etc.; full yard wide, ls. _____ o Calicoes at 2Jd, 3d, . _d, l.d, 5Jd. Our _T1 A T Tr^-f^TJ^C! ' ' »5d Groy Calico is full yard wide, aud very lyj_%_JjJ_ly\JJL_--J5 special value. Whito Calicoes in the best ■- ■■ makes, including the celebrated Dacca Twist, S'_ _. __ ■ _ .~, _, direct from tho makers, and other superior TFTI) rpTlVr^. Q Nj?iakes direct from the mills in .Manchester, Uili JL JLJ._ V^'O each piece bearing our own name and brand.' ... Washed Twill Sheetings, exceptional value, from B}d up,- Finlay's Sheetings in all widths, SAVETHE at lowest prices.. Flax Sbirtings, in various „,,„ ~ „ ' "*-■• makes aud good patterns, at 3}d, ijd, 5Jd; Scotch WAREHOUSE Jean Shirting, extra strong, G.d, 7:] d per yard; "-d -d r. V TTi 1 ' Wiucey Shirting at 7Sd, 9:.d, 10..d, and upwards; r«U_ HI Crimean Shirting, best makes, at lowest prices. LIT "T_T TTJI "RT Ci PC Xx Doric, and to arrive, Irish Linons, Cambric 1 . B". 1 \ ?.__. kWI H__.ndkoMl.iefs, Linon Aprons, Linen Sheetings, __- -L^ -s~i ±2 KJV Table Damasks. Cloths, and Napkins, Hollands, „.TT _, _, „_, . ' ~™ Diapers, Geats' Shirts, Collars, and Cuffs, etc. BAY Hi '1 HHi Theso goods, having boen personally selected •. W A T? 1? TT n TT . V, '< and nought for prompt cash from Belfast mauu <v _. x\ _v v. vvo -^ : '. 'facturcrs, will be wld, as heretofore, at in many PROFIT! "'- cases less than wholesale prices. ■' ' ' ~~ ' ' V. CT , _TfenPTI"TT_"O- Our stock of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Cloth- JU\/ JL JLJ-L.H l 2 ing is perhaps tho largest to be seen in any "" --r-i-n^TTZ-w-i tt. -«--»-''• retail establishment in Now Zealand. Wo -LT T? H ' fr^T? V would direct special attention to our selection JliXsuvyJliX^ JL of Colonial Goods fromthe leading New Zealand ' mills. Also, tliat we are the Scje Agents in SAVETHE Auckland for tho celebrated "Lisa Brand" ... Geelong Clothing, manufactured in Victoria, WAREHOUSE and highly recommended because of OB*, fini&h, PROFIT' and wearing qualities.. Note.-Our reputation for giving GOOD VALUE being sufficiently established, we need only add that wo are resolved to maintain this by strictly adhering to the principles upon which we havo conducted our business in the past, i.e., giving it our personal attention, and by Buying Cheap and Selling Cheap for CASH ONLY. -'•.'.'■• IMPORTERS, .Telephone No. 839. •.•..•?•■-•' mjXSM f_LS.TR.EST..



Sasascss l T@£iees. ipUNS! GUNS! GUNS! Rifles! Rifles! REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS! GUNPOWDER! Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wadding, Wire Cartridges, Loading Apparatus, AMMUNITION -Of Every Description, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fireworks, && The best and cheapest House in Auckland for the above is at D. EVITT'S, 254, Queen-street. Repairs and every description of Gunworkdono t the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. EVITT, Gunmaker, QUEEN-STREET,. AUCKLAND (Opposite the Market House). PRICE LISTS SENT TO ANY ADDRESS. ; Dt Hayuiason, PRACTICAL LOCKSMITH AND RANGE-MAKER, DURHAM-STREET. LOCKS PICKED AND KEYS FITTED. Safes Opened and Duplicate Keys Cut. P. 0.8., 284] [high-street .MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. . ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DIBECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. FOR, SALE, Plain Enamelled, and Coloured Window Glass.. Wire Nails Portland Cement Royal Remy Starch Safety Matches Havanna and Manilla Cigars . Claret and Brandies ... -i m PEACOCK,- JL * ■ : OPTICIAN. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL * NSTRUMENT MAKER, SIIORTLAND-STREET. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spectacles and Eye-glasses of every kind; an accurate tit guaranteed — Opera Glasses of superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses, nd Micro scopes ; powerful and cheap - • i Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Abney Levels Drainage Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs, Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles ■ Barometers, Thermometers, Hydrometers L Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings f Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines "i Magic Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers j Stereoscopes and Slides. Graphoscopes ■•} Steam Guages and Tubing, Salinometors JUST RECEIVED- Settlers' Telescopes—powerful, portable, and cheap, lis , Settlers' Aneroid Barometers—strong and good - 25s Od Settlers' Miscroscopes, magnifying 1,750 times, ■22s Gd ' ' SI Also, Steam and Electro Motor Working Models and Steamers.-. INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY KIND REPAIRED.- t. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. • Architects. A RTH U R G. * DA W,. Architect, Mason's Buildings, Karangahape Road.- i JOHN MITCHELL,. ARCHITECT, St. Mango Chambers, Queen-street, ;and at Otaliuhu. ) Speoial Work undertaken for the Profession.-' Perspectives in Best Styles. Patent Drawings and Specifications Carefully Prepared at Moderate Charges. XjIDWARD MAHONEY AND .SON,, ARCHITECTS. I Queen-street, Auckland, P. lIERAPATH, F.R.1.8.A.] [S. M. nERAPATH T> ' HERAPATH and SON,, -*- • ARCHITECTS, Colonial Bank Buildings. R P. F. M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR, A.M.P. Society's Buildings. ■0 D W A R D BARTLEY;, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. WILLIAM ERRINGTON, M. Inst. u.E.. M. Inst. M.E., CON SU L TIN G E N GIN E E R,. AUCKLAND. Conveyances. TIME TAB .L E DAVIES BROS.' 'BUSSES ';- DEVONPORT TO TAKAPUNA, HURST MERE, LAKE BEACH, AND SCHOOLHOUSE, Telephone: Devonport Bureau. Leaves Victoria Wharf, Devonport.— 8.20 a.m., 10.20. a.m., 12.45 p.m., 2 p.m., 4.20 p.m. Sundays—lo a.m., 11 am., 225 p;m., S p.m.; Return Fares; ls 6d; Weekly Tickets at Reduced Rates. !-,-,.. Leaves Takapona. — 9,5 a,ni., IHS a .m., 1.35 p.m., 3 p.m., 5.15 p.m. Sundays—ll a.m., 12 a.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Special Trips can be ar ranged at Post OlHce, Devonport. Ladies' and Gent's : SADDLE. HORSES, BUGGIES, BREAKS. WAGGONETTES, «"""* and conveyances of every description at - - /shortest notice. ' -,' Esprcsse s meet every boat to receive and •&_*» ward luggage of all descriptions.