The Auckland Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z.. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY.

TABLE TALK.

Big bill at the Opera House to-night,. ■••' t > Last four nights of'the. present Comp&iy: , '< Variety entertainments in City and* Agri cultural Halls. ! ; Our boys are simply walking over .'the Wellington Cricketers:' Yet. I hold thoseW,eliingtonians are splen ded players. # r s Says all the more for the stamina of om- Auckland athletes. ' ■ *- Gladstone is making a. noble -fight on be half of pldlreland, isn't lie ? • - Urn, yes"; bub he might 6peni his energies in a nobler cause. What do you mean ? There is no nobler cause than that of human' liberty. Liberty to hold back legal rentsand save up the money for dynamite. That's all bosh .'The Irish absentee land lords are fattening on the misery of: the people.' . • .■ .■ '.■■ .■ . Stop, now ! Look at this. item :—An Irish landlord named Reay who lately had an annual income of £6,000 from rentals, has applied t&r admission to ; the warehouse fit Killarney, j being : unable to get money .frorq either trustees or tenants. Can that, bo : true,? I. gaess this Irish question is a puzzling one entirejy. .. Typhoid and scarlet ;fever still prevalent .. in tho city and suburbs. r( Ah, this beautiful weather,is rather in sanitary.. We want some copious rains'tCL. sweep our filth aw^ay, ;▼ Have you, seen the performing bear!;,,. Oh, I cant a-pear it ! ' \ , Come, now, that joke is rather thread bare. |, I can barely forbear from barinc uiv stout Wade., . • . . : . , I see there's mis-chief Bruin ! Let's change the subject,; -, ; "■-', Anothev.,,". natjWe." difficulty ,on the lapis. .., f 7? ~,,- ,;■•(..,; : ,T' - You mean' that, wretched squabble at Otorohanga over a gravel pife? :, .;']• • Not at all * the Customs'authorities have .■*•■ seized a shipment' of rock ; oysters' from Whangarei. V ;-uyl ■ ?"' •'' ,«;* - £ Don't-you wMsh you were a "Ctfstoms authority!' during the close Reason-• for bivalves? . ; • > ' ,ii os■s ■'But they don't eat the prohibited oysters { • ■* ' they '? destroy" them—'-put them out' of sight somewhere. ■ - '••»■' ■'■ .; Just what I'd do—" put them out) ;of sight" very smartly.' : ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ' - > Land^and buildings appear'to be falling in price in Melbourne. A block which cost £25,000 thirty years ago was put lip to sale the other day, and the bidding only Reached ■ £20,500; - : \>V^ *,{ •■'■■• >"» •''>/ ■■'■ Oh;1 that may pimply Tnean; that 'capital isscare'e,1 or thatrt• is finding-more profit able in vestment thanin. property! ; ■ ; ■'■ I understand. 'Tii luf protected'" Vic toria, there is more to be made in industrial purguits. r "''','. '■•'"■-'" !*'■>*. X-" l!'j' Exactly.; and it will be a good day'for New Zealarid when local' iniiustries go ahead. ' . ' '' ~''' ' '•'-' ', '" '. The W'elKngton Vdliin£e6rs are disgustfed with the "tucker " they' got in Ci^mp 'at Taranaki. ' thought tne' garden of New Zea land' wa"3& land flowing with milk sipd honey1!' ]'■ ' . " -^ So it is ; but every thing of 'the best would " go to the officers. The Auckland encampineiitl seems ,to ■- have been well firovicled with .food: Two church soirees in Auckland to-nigjib ' —St. Peter's, Surrey Hills, and Wesleyan Sunday-school, Pitt-street.. % In both cases tea is: dispensed with, a,hd fruit alone /will be dispensed. A very sensible practice. Dunedin City Council are making; the experiment, of dispensing with day labour, and letting the contract for street and sewer cleaning, street watering,- «tc. ; . . i C •So I'Observe ; they have got a company to undertake, these duties for a year for the-sum of £193. ' ' : .' ' Just as I said. Mr Spurgeon last nightf, held there wati no such- thing as " luck/'-'- , Yet he admitted* that Dr Johnson, Oliver Cromwell, andV'Louis Napoleon belie,yod' in luck. •'■ '/•■ L ■ '"■*' Mr Spurgeom considers omens, " warn- '.... ings,"and: all siich credulities-to be nqn- Fensicalj besides being hai-mful1 The be lief in Jucky days1 aad objects, according to him, leads to gambling, dissiimtion, and laziness. -: '» H. \ '-' ■■ ■•' '■' ''-''■ '- '■- Perhaps he is light; -but I incline to think the -gamblei-Vs faith,<iri luck is often the result of his experience—nof the cause of hisj£ambling. milt - ■.:..::.:!.•. • Any^vay, t 'he-gave\a capital and amusing lecture.'• <: ,; :s:.-A" «'"■ "L ■ tr"- ' A wonderful example of wprd spinning about nothing;, for if theije's no"such thing as ■ luck,, the, lectui-e.'.,w,as,, really ; "Nothing.""' • . .'!.:', ~i':.ij •.;•:• ■~;'.. :!(>..!:.

NEWS AND NOTES.

A hue at Parnell.this, morning; completely gutted the shop and seven woomed house^ occupied by Mrs Bell, drapej,' and owned by Mr Witheford, senior..., ,' ; v ; • ,-; ,; / The. shock of earthquake yesterday morn ing.was felt at Opptiki,.,and hie direction appeared to be from White Island,to Tara -were :.'■■. ; ~_• .■*;. ■•■. ..-, : .■.,;,. .; 5.- ■■ Hon. Mr Richardson left Wellington for Christchurehlast nighV , . .. .*.. /J. His Excellency- the Governor presides at a meeting of Wellington Jubilee Committee k>-night./ ; ■< , . ; . j; .--.: ■ \ ' An interesting budget of Australian news will bo found; in another portion of this issue.- :• > ;.- ■■'•' :: "i •' '"•'•' '■ \ ''"; ''■ '-To-morrow Tvill be1 the'7sth anrijversa.vy of Sir George Grey's1 birth. !, ',i 1~ ' Sir 'Rpbert Stout»will leave I)uixedin» about the end of this week or. the'begin- , ing of next for ; Wellington. -He is so, busily epgrdssed in legal business. that he will hot. .b.ave ~time. to address his con'ftitiients., ; ,'..:. " . '.?.' ■ ■ y } , ; Auckland;shopkpepers,- as; will be seen by report elsewhere, are making commendable progress in their deliberations : on the. sub ject 5 of an Early' Closing Bill. ! The ■ Intei'provincial Cricket Match Auckland:v.. Wellington, which closes this afternoon, will be a win for r the local team or a " draw " very much in their favour. > A-seamanl named Ew.eh McLaurin waß lost from'the ship' Northumberland on 25th January last, while 'securing "one of the anchors during a heavy gale and high sea> Wages'df coal miners in a number of' :the BsmisylyADia fields are ftemgJadvanced 10 cents per ton. V" li§ As »x* earnest xif, their.desire to foster local :ndustries ) .,qur,,Wellington correspon dent st'ates'that'the Ministry intend moving for a select committee to inquire intp tha \\ ; . In the Latin' lands,, where there is little' M^.sh meat, Lent is ; nqt a.hArdship. The j %ple get along very well there '\nthjmO^v ?ett A & oils, nuts, fruite.^ege'tableg^l^^ 1^ goats^^^ajberestmffjd^^^-*;^ . / * •



_^ leamship TTr n\i AX' Ol« N 1<: vv KSP^ onvil MAIIifiXPBESS |jp»<m ov£RLANU ufljTE 10 il : m all THROUGH AJKltlCi. EN fko the heat of the lU| Sea a.d the Avoiding (japc^Horn. «f tin's Line aroipPoir>rrt to • Tb . Steamers c^, , laml fol . lonollll , und >^So c«V fourjvec^l^s Steamer. |l?» Sydney. Autf. '^sco. j"* tjUwlApril 20 ! Aprj-'3 lMa 315 AV^iJ —f^Mrfo7uvelvcnionilis,).nd r^SSSB«SS can break the! joiirno; at P!aSSW S ,S = .orAu t and,tc . sPewal js'ow York, £38 to iSBU 7a. ■ i:iW' Baupn appiy atiny oCIIO ■ ■—- —jTNioif sSams a> ':fe*^f : COMPANY OF NiW Z^ ||^^4 TIME TABUo7Apiul. ifrnm Maniikauli ? . gltonc V. j^lateo^ling^A^ g—rT-~~rTn^l9T3p^ lln'nl :IvouKiM^fimrsda77^no^ [ T^S- W^s^P-m: I___- ■! Sun., Muy T.op-"J- H ~ 5 —~- VQlt GREY MOUTH. Ohau I Satnrdnr. 16. noon | ■—. ■^WctSSETjTTxD KAWAKIWA. ; : Wakarapa TTuea., 19, 5 p.m. If *- i must be booked and alongrfle TV '■I ■ HOURS bclore advertised time ot dotfrture. Passage Tickets must be taken at Ihe Cc ' P Auckland Branch, corner CJueen andCusto i streets. ..' * " OTEAJ\r TO TfAMS < ' O Conn ccti njr-w iti 111 VI . S.S. KOTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. ! FROM AUCKL.AXr> v ___; r~~^ jTIOTOMAHAN-A. I EN-TERFI| ' Wednesday, 131 5 aftornoon I 12 midii ': Tliurfiday 141 6 afternoon I „- —J Friday 151 - I l.SOafteri : Saturday 1618 morning 1 . — ; 1-ROM THAMES. i 1 ROTOMAUA.N'A. I ENTEUH Thursday It 110 morning T9.30 night Friday 151U morning I — 1 Saturday l!i 11.30 afternoon ! 2.30 alter ' ~Het.urn Tickct3 will bo issued from tb( "A^rU, 1887, available far Return till the IS Saloon 10s Steerage .. 7s Gd. i Children Half-fare. ! '"Xo cargo received for Rotomahana w haHSn-l\ourof advertised time ot leaving. j icsponstbic for Shippiut;, Cariyin ■ .Discharging Live Stock. GEO. PRASER. Asji



cam H El NE\v\zea. £j|ii^ PASV-S_IIOVAL iIAIL Lj£ S, / J|[[____ll (under Contract 'witt, th c ffl Now Zealand Ipovemnent) Win be despatched with Her Majlestys jU^ as under for 1 L O N D 0 N,l j \ ■ Via Hio de Janeiro and Madehla:— Tonqariro liaUVellington Mails'" AOKANOI ••.. 4,10,1 I ,„„,.,,, ■'"^■2 KWIWIU 4,439 .S Juljas Kaiicouka 4,174 ) rangoci. Auglustaa And thenceforward every fourth Thurstlay. i .■u-ticulavs may bo learned by application to THK HEAD OFFICES. CHRISTCHUWCH, Or to the Branches and Agonts of the CotnWny throughout the Colony, i a ucicimia Branch: \ Customs-street. \ jC^t^s. fTIHE NEW ZEALAND 4^3pt^. A SIII,I', IJ]Na COMPANT'S The well-known iron clipnlv barque » L A IRA, \ IH2 tons rcßislor, Charles Thow, IVlastcr. is noi\ on the bertU for London direct, As most of he;\ cargo )S already engaged, she Will have quick', despatch. \ C';u;go carried at lowest current rates. 'i J''or further particulars apply to TIIK .N K\V /KALAXIi SHIPPING • COJU'AXY (LIMITKD), Agents, Customs-street. ~CW^T TH 0 R LONDON Magnificent Iron Clipper ■™~~**lu Ship HERMIONE, 1,120 lonsrcßistcr, D. Ti Roberts, Commander, will follow (ho Luira, conjuieneinK to lo^dina few days. Car^o carried at. lowest current rates. Early application for space \s, requested. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. £ \r __ Q'S. COROMxINDEL. THOMAS SCOTT. MASTER. ~*i3d£i£2KaL*i*' ~ thIE TABtEI Leaves Auctland: I^eavea Coromandel: "Wednesday, If, ;"> pm. Thursday, 14; 12 noon Friday, 15, 12 loon Saturday, 10, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permittinsr. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No ctir^o rw'oived without Shipping Note, and within half-an-hour Of uevcrtised time Of departure. . •; ■. . All f arcels must ho prepaid on, Board. A..lt' t H. SVVINUIEY. Manager. - V "rp A UilA N, G A, luJ^^S^^1 OPOTKr, AND -^iiSi&f^- WHAK.VTANE. ri . ■ ,ni ' Ilies' s' CHEL.MSFORD nu Will run to anl from the aboveports every week. — • \j?ents-J. Bd>l2LL, Tauranga : Whakatane. ;S^£.1 J. Rluktt: iuuoTX & Whith Opotiki. w^ppifto--- ; s HAnPfcCO ., tlj Conimvrce-street. ( ,;j I Z OHAW, SAVILL, AND I <^^^^^» ALBIONT COkPANY 11OXTHLY LWii "OP FAST PAISFA'GKR STEAM KIJS UITWEKN ALL PJIiTS OF NEW aiSALAI*) AND LONDOX. The following powerful new leel-built learners are ainxinted to leave for .ONDON I DIUKCT as follovs: (Final jort as arranged.) . \ Steamer. ||1 1 Commander. ™$J* I_. . I : Arawa .. 5200 3500 J. Stewart. 3 Tonic '173»'300(ff. G. Cameron May a Conlio 43C73000\V. 11. Kidley June 2 ikT°r. 5200'3000§. J. Barlow July 2) epawH "WUO 3500. Stewart Bopt.lt 3ni_



I . _ U 1 i 'j'i lo Araiva aud Tiiuui are new steamts of J I' ; :-A-df >- T HB KAMO Passenger Accommodate is 1 JgEsOt -*" LSKUY COMl'Aln a citadel saloon ol the main-deck ainidsf*i s . i mmm&l LLUITKD) !ind the sleeping berjjs arc of extra large bi* ( MM^ui. r]? h o second class Accommodation is \W j P?so White Star sbnmers lonic, Doric, ail tc I Thes.s. 'optic VvilUie concluded by the managers ;.- WAITAKI CtHnc vrbol.avcmidc their service the mo I ,gl«n.taM*ove ports on TUESDAY, ffe o,^^^^^^^!!!!*^!*^^ . I . Cargo recoived tilU p^ra. ' ''f\Tthe steamers abU-named will be flttei f c J For freight or passacrc apply to fcltoiS "oite will be be via Rio djv, ! .-.THEKAMOCOLLIKKY CO. (Limitko). L,.| ro , fl , 1( l the time occupied should^ not, e.\.^ i • lt>, (JHiiicnstrcet.(. a lOt i ttya . ..._.:.., . . o. - M I — : : ' —Js' PASSAGK MONEY. Jfej! Ii^TAIUKU AND ONE KromtiO guineas and upwards. I WSaSFBL- NAVIGATION CO. (Liii.il.e(i^l; v( ."' !8 to 20 guineas „ j. .^^^^p?" Wurn Tickets at Gteatly Ueduecd Rates. L> ■ TIMB.TABLK.-S.S. MANUKAU. gc f »-Thnr9dar,n:i..n nir"il-'nn.rsda.v,2.;iop.m.Ujy' " 'WhiWw VNK^UO «-|rldav, 9 k.p). ror ManuKauHearts) - ■W-Samrdaylpni lfi-HaUirrtay. 4.30 p.m. A.IU'.AJJ-My^ . ( 18-Jlonduy.3.p"m. ifl-Tuosiiay. V.SOa.ui. 4 OTMaM'TO LONDON. ! M-TuesdaV. 5 ...... 20- Wftd.'B.Hoa.m. kf^^iT^r S —-—- i 20-Wcd.. 5.15 p.m. ai-Thiirsflpy.on.iii. Ssa^f oi^vscraTTr AT? Sr OTUKN -25-'r\;os(]iiy,K:ioii.m. 2li- Tuesday, 12noon. jiSfie^-^ riOiN_CA^ Ais x -23-Friday,!) a.m. (for Matmkan Heads) . (^^C^niW^ _ 30-Saturday.ll.lsa.in. 30-Sat.urday. 2.45 p.m. —- (CQVC Leave Mo j. Wcatlier and other circumstances permitting, teamor. Sdncy. bourne. No cargo received wlUiiti half an hour of I_^ ___i____ —— — advertised Umo ofleavinK. w ' 1 '. AiriP'7 May 3 AllfreiKlils payable before delivery of goods. g^N • Mvll May 17 " • wot responsible for shipping, carrying or dis- ,<.'.■ My".l .May SI-. chuginglive slock. t>l Jtie"B June 11 .J. BAHK BROWN, Managing Director. ici'VjiND '/. June 28 iAJ» Ti^OK LONDON DIRECT! |cfe A":""" Jiy 20 July 26 , •1 'V EASTERHILL, L^ i^^tofirs^and ' i 100A1. built under special survey, is now load- Te4ccon"nodation',an be obtained in this ' tag, ana having large eiigageinenta will meet ?«'s vs sl£?- vmin" been thoroughly .^th prompt despatch. M-SSfthia ?" is noW ■; ' Hag.utcellent accommodation for salmon ofre lcl j' ng p ass cnp;ci|to KurwounrivalJeci UIiNDKHSON & MACFAKLANE, • Sinfe 3 T i ' .. .. *37 Agents Retj lfehVailaolofoh2months) .. £63 r~ ~. ISrt-a book^ at ickland at same rates ■%HB»^_ CITE AM TO THE SO U/lH»Sf™ Melbourne. 1 «fe SKA_ISLANDB. . 'fVlon^?EßrfAliK & CO., Sdp;^ The new s.s. -iJI-street, Aticklf^ : ent!i__ 1 P^^;. JANET NICOLU ' jjZ 7T BpN T LINE. I TOG tons register. Captain Huttm J@b£%. ;,,jLr mn TfTNTDnN' (undor contract with the New «»g^ gTHJf'TO LO>t»U«. ( ,', Zealand Govnriiniiiiit). will lca'e tf^J^o r i — ~. wl?^ 11'1 for 'J'"»^. Samoa, and Tahiti, tn | W% mm ST rin'e ' Trom Melbourne. .aVEDNESDAV, April , and every six weds Gj RO From feynn ~ Apr 15 incrcartcr. ■ Ofov Anrill Apr.U-20 , ouperioraccommodation for first and second Oj| Z i-■•••■• W. v f . ■ May 13 ««ws passengers. ~ I Lfeil May 3 May 27 ,-me round voyage from Auckland (callmßtt I il;Vr;' r t lichtly iereafter. Tonga Samoa. Tahiti, and P.arotonga) occupies %&<] f2^Vn „ Nofealand to London : .fe 4Oday 8 , and offers a favourable opporh] ijlffc^^seOTpMto *»y to those desirous of visiting .the beaulitd £,f SW *<-» pXCUBION lU</rli^ ulnnrls touched at. HCKf' 0-, Wr'omorK-First-class, £100. ■ , -ickets issued lor the round trip. AA m Va th^ Fre ass. £115 ; Second, : or pasßa^o, and all particulars if-^o')1:" 8-1 'IS laoSf .. * yU>WNALU & E;,ESBOKOUGH. - , : Wo It, Uueen-Btreet. j | % /IJiA"^ge n {in Naw Zealand.



_ Public Notices. TJAKINO SMOKED FISH, wholesale, FFMwl'i f nS CC oSl.at J* 0 Bont- °» Thursdays-, lr^-ll'. B!\ d relays. Fish delivered- to steamers ar.ri railway dec. ~TO"E DDI NO C A RDS. -La test Stylo afc l^Ltrgj^iggg^ Work* " ahort- ASK ycur Grocers for Royal ~Rcmy's Siarcli.llband Jib boxes.net weight. It is the best;'• whcTesalc.-Apply to Mr Arthur factur r ? Sc!° Ageut fortho Munu- BK'IOHTON HOUSE (lato St. James's ■ Manac), Upper Union-street. First class accommodation tor Boarders. Double and sin gle beda. Plunge aha shower baths. ipROSHER'S -Coffee Room, No. 2, Vie- XJ toriastreet East, two doors from Quoen- BEST Cnp of .Tea in;: Auckland, made fresh forench customer. —No 2 Victoria street Kasl.-Crosher'a Coffee Room! BEST Cup of Coffee in Auckland, made ... by the patent RotalocTcp rtfoco'as'-No 2, ;V»etoria-strcetKast._--Ci'osl]or'3 Coffee Room. I\/B" USIC SALE. -C'loarnnco Sulo-Three sl-.-^^^' 0"' SoilßS, AValtz, Polka, and Piano bolo. Ono-Shilling (if Be ,,t by mail, sixpence extra).-8.P.1. Co., corner of i-lob&on and Cook streets. fTITTir. XV ILLIA MSO N, y; Honeo, Land and Estate Aoroi)t,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Salo, and to Lot, large and small Houses.in the City, Suburbs, ahd Country Districts: also. I'ai-ms, improved and unimproved, in various P;"ls of theprovinec. Several JJligiblo Building Allotments for Sale in the City undSuburbs, for caph_or_on_dcfiM'red payments. BO AR D AND : RESIDENCE in n private family for 2 or :i sontlcmon. liargo rooms. grand view of liarbour and North cote, lo minutes from town, one minute from I onsonby tram ear; good bath and every homo Vpmtort. i onus Moderate. Close to Western . ark-Dulnich House, Picton-strcct, Ponsonby .toad. THE Biggesfe -Literary Shilling's Worth in Aiistralasla r ßrctt's Auckland Almanac, Hustratcd. MR- G. OSWALD, Teacher of Elocution, gives Lessons by arrangement. Also accepts engagements for public or private en teitainment-i. Special terms to churches and charities.—Ail letters care of Champtaloup & Cocper, Queen-street. TVJEWTON' GRAMMAR. SCHOOL.— -Hi* REV. PETER MASOX, B.A.wSchool Duti?3 will ho resumed TO-MORROW (Thurs day). The .Second Quarter will commence on M.ONDAY. 0)0 Loth insl. MUSIC SALE.—Giving up Music De < partmont.—Six New Pieces for one shil ling.—3erlin Piano Importing Co., corner of Hobsonand Cook streets. f^i OMFORTABLEIronie for Youur Man, \J clcsu to Three Lamps. Ponsonby ; no other ooiirdcn; terms, 16s.—Apply W. H. Young, Grocer. THE. Best Gift for Homo fnend.-i is Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Representation of Queen-street. J)e scriptionif the Provincial District, New Guide. to HpflilKC. &C, &C. T> U B L I G •;' NO; T.'l CB. All Accamts against i\Fr Joscpli (Jallagher, mil9t be reulorocl on or before MONJ^A V, the eightccntli'JSth) for payment, or they will not t>e rccog-nistd. JOSKPH GALLAGIIKR. Tattersall's. Aucklund.April 13.1557. thcsUnclnrsignflfl Members of the V t Kirn of Hanson & Co., hereby dissolve partnership from this date by mutual consent. All moneys piynble-to the said firm shall be re ceived by C. C. Hanson, who will cany on Hie business ; anrtall debts owinK by Die said firm will bo paid by him. Henry A. Watts Koberl (I. Orinlitnon U. A. Mills H. ICahler C. ('. iransen Auckland, Api'l 155, 1537. In accordance iHth the above. C. ('. Hanson vrll carry on the trade as Painter and Decorator, ndliopes that by-good work he "will receive a hare of workin tie above. iV/jjnß F. *B. ■ WOODHA'M, LvlS.. Tea:.'iit3r ok this PIAXOFOK'L'i AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care ol Mk A. Kadv, Auckland' Music Waroaouse, Queen-street. RUIT ! FRUIT'■! FRUIT ! RU IT ! I'RUIT ! i"R V IT ! Buy your Fruit dirtct from the growers, and avo the Profits of the middle man. Masoiicld Bros., of Kaipara, have opened the remiEtis opposite Kist-street, Karangahapc toad, and arc prepare! to supply all kinds o 'ruit in season. Wholo;ale and Retail. A C X S. SACKS. SAC X S. \Ye are Buyers of Gooi Second-hand Grain iacks. STONE BROS. _ |THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, WHANGAIUI. LORAM, I'Koi-iliiiTou. Commercial Men, Visitors, Ftmilics, &c, will nd this Hotel replete with eve-y convenience )r the comfort of Patrons on themost'moderatc ;rms. ' ' STsr hat' s\ 1 isr ■ a name? Try " The Economy Boot. Shop." There you nU tlnd own-made Boots, suitable 'these tirjjus) n-all pockets. It's true to its nanu. . . £ s. d. Women's Leather Slippers.. ... ■ .. 0 2)1 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. .. 0 0 9 ten's E.S. Boots .. 0 9 fi toys-Strong Nailed Boots ..; .. .. .0 d !) ih'ildrch's School Boots to size 13 .0 10 Children's Copper Too Balmorals, sto t 0 'Ml r>AT meots SANDY on the Q.\7EEN- L STREET WIIAIIF, just arrived, "frae te Hinlanrls "Dy tlie Uorio., " An' is id rerse-lf tnfs in it? Bcclad, I'm moighty plad in.oirely t,sec you at the other Side of the wather'. Au' liyv arc ye at, nil, at all;.1 "Brawler, mon, Uwley! An'how is your am sel'. the too.' "'live an' kicking1, me darlint. But, I yay, S>dy, what do you be after wearing that pttti eo forf, Petticoat! Petticoat! By all the bl\l of the McGregors'l'll —-Why, inon, its a kit," -Och inurthcrandlrish.lmkillintirclv! BU man alive, its moighty ondaccnt! Wliy dot you wear sometliiiur else, me honeyr E-4 I'atsy, mon, the times isunco bad, ye ken, an'l cann'a spare the siller to buy a pair 6 trei" "That's the short name for trousers, I supiso?" " Arrab, mavourneen. all yon have to djs to go up to J. H. Dalton, victoria-street Eastnn' he'll give you a pair of trousers for nothV!" " Hoot aya, mon, hoot ava :an none o'yot clislimacUuvoring. 'I dimia believe ye !" " Fai\ and troth, it's as true as the nose on yer facet-"Eh mon. but. I'll gang my jjatn to Daltoi,! Where "did ye say I could spier anent him 2T" Go straight round the corner Yictona strcettnd next door to the Blue Post Dining Roomlnt the Opposite side of tho street, yell find h\. Go at once and get a suit, for the i cominavinter, and ye won't be cowld with Uie kilt, orjiit with the cowld." [B::euntseparately itogethw. T[T~B A ,C 0 C X, • \ OPTICIAN. ■ MA'IIEMATIOAL AND NAUTICAL iNSTRUMKNT MAKER, V Shortlaxd-stkket: IvLAVAYS IN STOCK- SpcctacleSdnd Eye-glasses of every kind; an accuraTfit guaranteed Opera Glaa s of superior quality Telescopesiinocular Field Glasses, and Micro scopes ;lpwerful and cheap TheodolitesHining Compasses, Abney Levels Drainage Lfcls, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Iniunicnts, Scales. Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs, U-tants. Compasses, Binnacles Barometers, hermometcrs. Hydrometers Electric Bellfeat'.eries, and Fittings Magnetic an&alvanic Medical Machines Magic Lanteft qnd Slides, Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes Id Slides, Graphoseopcs Steam Guugei n fi Tubing, .Salinometera isT IIECEIVKD- Settlers' Telcapes—.powerful, portable, and cheap, lls \ l , t Settlers' Anerq Barometers— strong ana goou, 25S 6d \ ■ ' ;T ■■ •' Scttlera'Miscrofcpes, magnifying 1,750 times, 22s Gd j Also." Steam andjicctro Motor AVorking Models and Sleamcrl .' ■ ' INS'IIiUMENTSJK EVERY KIND RI!PAIHED. ( DPPOSJT THE POST-OFFICE.



AUCKLAND BAND OP HOPE UNION. . . Members of Bands of Hope wishing to take part in the Annual Gathering on Queens "'''J".; day,arc requested to attend practice on 1- IUDAI next, April 10, in Alexandra-street School-room (near firebell foot of Upper Queen-street), at 7.30 p.m. EALING THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS. The Mission will (D.V.) bo continued in the CHORAL If ALL, SYMONDSSTRKET, AUCKLAND, PA' THK REV JOHN ALEX. D.OW.IK & MRS DOWIE, of the Froo Christian Tabernacle, Fitzroy, Melbourne. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, ata quarter toB, Mr Dowic—" Two Chains: Good und Evil.' lllusi ivtied by a Diagram. Mrs Dowie—" Narratives of Healings without Human Touch." ■ 11EAL1XG ROOM ADDRESSES DAILY. Open to all (Saturdnysand-Lord's Dayscxccptcd) at a p.m. After which thoso who arc seeking the LORD for HEALING are seen privately. No charges of any kind made. Freewill offer inss taken to cover expenses. All scats Free. All Welcome. Bring Bibles and Sankey's Hymns. "CHRIST IS ALL." C. K. PAOUT.] [A. M. D. RALSTOK. J§ O■ T _1 C E. MKSSRB PA6KT & RALSTON havinf? leased the premises lately occupied by K. J. Carbines. AuCtioneor, etc., will commence business aa Auctioneers, Land, Estate, und General Coni mission Accnts, at. the ahovementioned premises un tlic loth instant. Parties having Furniture, Produce, or Goods of any description for sale, are requested to send them in not later than 10 o'clock on 15th inst., when their first auction sale will be held. Account sales; promptly furnished. April l.'i. 1887. AUCKLAND TABERNACLE SUN DAY SCHOOL. TWENTY-NINTH ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Will bo hold on SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 1887, in tho TABERN A C L E. Morning and Evening-Pastor'!'. Spurgcon. Afternoon—Key. C. H. Garland. A PUBLTC SOIREE will be held in the SCHOOLROOM on TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 19. .TeaonTablosatß.3op.m. After Tea, Public Meeting: in the Tabernacle. Tickets—ls (id. j Tenders. "VTE W ZEALAND R A I L W A V S. FREIGHT PURIRI SLEEPERS. Railway Department, Wellington, April 5, 1887. Written Tenders will be received at the Itaij way Storo, Newmarket, up to Noon of FK.ID A V, 22nd April, for Conveyance of ;!,000 Hewn Puriri Sleepers from Auckland to Now Plymouth. Specifications and Forms of Tender to be ob tained at Railway Manager's Oilicc, Auckland. Tenders to be addressed to the Railway Store keeper, "Newuiarket, and to be marked outside, '-' Tender for Freight fjleepers." The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. J. P. MAXWKLL. General Manager N.Z. 1!. rgl O T A R A P 1 L E S. IIOKIANGA SAWMILL CO. (LIMITED). IN LIQUIDATION. Tho Liquidators will receive- Tenders up to Noon 15th April next for the I'nrchnso of their Stock of Totara Piles and Baulk Totara. They have 130 Piles, more or loss, the bulk of which run from -iO to «5 feet in length (only 21 under 40 feet) and 1(J inches tapered, to 12 iuohca A siiecification of the timber, and conditions of tender, may be obtained from either of the Liquidators, or at the Mill, Kohukolm. Tho highest, or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN MILNE, .. ") Queen-street I T : n ,,i f i a tnm J. AITIvEN CON NELL.- fL'amdaton!. Fprt-streotJ npiENDERS FOR HAULAGE OF TRAM JL C A R S. The Dunedin City and Suburban Tramways Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the Hoßstxu and Drivino of tholr -Traincars lor Two Years from December next. Specifications and particulars may be seen at the Tramway Offices, Auckland, Wellington, Chrislcburcb, and Dunedin. The Directors do not bind themselves to ac cept, the lowest or any tender. Tenders close MAY 28,1887. J. 'WILLIAMS. Secretary. nn c n de r ro r stock. "The Trustees in the Assigned Estate of G. Carter, Draper, Karancruhapc Koa"i. Invite Tenders till noon SATUUDAY.ICth inst.forthc Stock in Trade arid Fixtures in tlio above Estate Slock Sheets and Conditions of Tender can he inspected at the Office of Messrs. JJncky. Lo^an, Stein anri Co., Darby-street, or on the premises, 'where the Stock will be on view ironi 11! to 2 oolock on THURSDAY and FRIDAY. 11th and lot.li inst. ' . -TyrOUNT EDEN~ROAD DISTRICT. Tcndors will be received by the undersigned until noon of WEDNESDAY. April '.'Oth, for the completion of Brieljr and Freney's Contract, Mount Eden and Windmill Heads. Plans.etc. limy be seen at Mr. Horace Hammond's Olticc, 15 Coombes's Arcade.' tjt)Y _ . Chairman, pan o B U I L D E R S^ 'I'enders will be received up till Noon of TUESDAY. 19th inyt., for Alterations aud Re pairs to Store in Lower Queen-street. 1 EDWAHD BARTLEY, Architect. nn o builders. Tenders will bo received nt my office till noon of WBDNKSDAY, the 19th : instant, for tho Erection of a Hall (wood) in Hdon Terrace. Plana. etc., at my 'ffl«* Architfict._ rfIENDERS will be, received until Noon, _B Saturday, 36th inst.. for Alterations and Additions to a House. Speoin..-ations_can be s?rn by applying to Mr Mckeirae, alu, fllart, Cjjiocivjtrcct.' , nnENDERS will be received up to live _. o'clock on Thursday, April 2!st, for three cliimnoys in bouse in Surrey-street.—Apply, on ,joly. .loliusonnnd Holman, Buildcrr.. riip CONTRACTORS' AND OTHERS. ON \u jPLICATTON TO E. PORTER AND CO., AGENTS FOR NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, The services of the Company's Travelling In structor can bo obtained,.without charge, to advise In the use of Nobel's Dynamite. Gelatine Dynanilte, and Blasting Gelatine, and Superin tend Blasting Operations. ; . • -. 1 It is recraested that applications be sent in as yaSP^iblOto^ PORTER & CO., .; ~i . Queen-street. mo BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, &c. : Tlie un_ersigned having been appointed sole ap;ent for the sale of Durham, Wood, and Co.s Mahurangi Hydraulic Lime und Cement, and having purchased from Mr Chris Wood the lease of his yard, and tho Rood will of his busi ness, will shortly be removing from his present premises to those occupied by Mr Chris Wood, Customs-street West (adiolning Shortland Saw Mill), and will be prepared to supply the trade with Pipes of all kinds, Lime, Bricks, Sand, Cement, &c, &c., on the most favourable terms.- ~.'.: R. O. CLARK, Hvs., CUSTOMS-STREET' WEST, AUCKLAND, ' PIPE MANUFACTORY, HOBSONVILLE. • v



Wanted. "TfJAXTED, Good Cook and Laundress. vt —Apply between 10 and 12, Mr Batger, Mount Eden. WANTED- A Lady taking Small House, in good position, offers another (companionable1! a Comfortable Home at very low terms.—Apply Select Registry, V.M.C.A,, Albert-street. ANTED, a lady to pay small sum and assist in light household duties, in return for comfortable home.—Qraiton Road, corner of Bcaumont-sUCCt. , WANTED, nice Boy wlio can milk cow, ride a pony, do gardening, and make himself useful about the house. -Apply S<ebas topol Villa, Lake Road, Takapuna. WANTED, for a qniets country hotel, a Respectable General Servant, who can do plain cooking. English or Scotch preferred. —Apply nt Mr Row's, Grocer, Victoria-street,on Friday, at 12 o'clock. WANTED, for i' Ika Vuka," First Mato. Apply on Board. ANTED, nice lioy who can milk cow, ride a pony, do gardening, and make hiinrclf useful about tho house. Apply Sebas topol Villa, Lake Hoad. Takapuna; or Budges Boot Shop, 108 Victoria-street. WANTED, a. Blacksmith for Country Mill. Must be a good horse-shocr.— Apply Union Sash and Door Co. . ANTEIV^t once, a Woman Cook (town), Generals, Housemaid, Waitress, Gcnoral (Hotel. Waikato), Needlewoman,, afsist work, Man to cut Firewood.—Mrs Klsmore's General Registry, above Hellaby's. ANTED, a Good General Servant.— Apply Mra Foss. ANTED, Lock's "Gold, its Occur ronrc and 15x traction," and other mining works. , Address, Miner, STAtt Office. _ WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to Hie Dressmaking. — Apply Airs. Crocombe, dressniuker, fourth house, itichiuoud Road, Ponsonby. •' ! WANTED, tenders until noon on Wednesday next. April 20th, for re instating cottage at Ponsonby. Plans, etc., at Portov and Co.. Newton. WANTED, for fi country store, an intelligent. Youth, about 10, with a knowledge of book-keeping.— Apply in own handwriting, stating salary required, with board, and enclosing references.—Box I'JO, P. 0., Auckland, ANTED, Hotel General. lf>s (Opotiki). Hannaford's Auckland Registry (Estab lished 21 years). WANTED, a boy who can groom a horse, dig a garden, and make himself generally useful. Apply Mr Henry Woitlnngion Parnell. "ANTED to Sell. Billiard Table, 12 Cujs, 2 Ite^ts, 17 Balls. 2 Settes, etc. Price, only £05.— Apply Kicbardson and Co., 81, Queen-street. . ANTED TO LET, Furnished Bed room to Young Alan ;4s per week. No others kept. Good But!)'.—For Address, apply Mr Home. Grocer, top Wellington Street, or Star Office. - - WANTED, an Improver,to Dress Mak ing, musi bea Rood button-holer.—Apply' to Mrs Weallierly, Dress Milker, WakcdßlaSt. TXT 'A NTED7"~St'ronTT' Active Girl, for' vT. Housework: nlpo Scholars and Ap prentices for Dressmaking. — Miss Marshall, tipper Vincent-slrcct. TTTANTED." a fftftiation in an Hotel; Yt \Vould like to learn tho business: not afraid of work of tiny kind : would accept small wages at■first.-- Address J.\\'., Stau (M^ice. WANTED, 30,000 people to. rend tho •Stories in "N.Z. Illustrated Tic bits." W" rrNTEDnXscToi rUnu!TeT"Nt'A\- Z^ land and Australian Postage Stamp.'!, Old issues, in quantities. Samples, with nuotn tlona for price and (]uautity, to Ji. lluupt/lcisoh, Box 108, (,'hri.Hlfliureli. \-^a WA N'rJi D, fjood*'Tenants for 4-roomcd Ilouses; t-ent, 7s (id per week; near ltues-strcct. —J. Williams, Tiulor.'Victoria-st. WANTED SEEN, the I^uge Grand Assortment of Wall Paper for lid the Koll. First buyers get the pick at Dampier's Only Shop, Virtpria-strect. ANTEp't rcFpectablo Girl as General Servanf.1-Apply Mrs.' M. Marks, \)T Grey Street. ■ ■ ■ - ■■ W "ANTED, by a first-class Dressmaker, Work Uy ciny or week, with good style anil finish.—ApiJjjrSr.utOinc,A.vZ.\ Wf ANTED, a housekeeper for Opotiki. V T Apply, with references, to Mrs liuichin son, Ponsonby Road. . WANTEp~at onoo S or O'smarr, atten. t.ive, and respectable Girls ■at New Zealand CnrtridKe Factory, Mount Kden. WANTED employers fora jarpre nuriibe'r of good male und female Servants (all classes). Boys, and Girls. Hannaford's Auck land Registry. _ ■\T7 rANTEiF~TO SELL, a handsome TV Buggy Marc; quiet and good in saddle. —Apply .T. W. Prime, Karangahape Road. _ WANTED KNOWN—One more Tomb stone in the form of a cross, even better than the last; exactly half-prico, £2 10s. —Apply at Dam pier's Only Shop, Victoria street. . ANTED KNOWN.-.For Sale, a good Paying Business: Stock, Fixtures, etc., and Goodwill, the lot £1.% owner leaving Auck land.— Apply^S^L^tai^ffiqe. \TK7iANTED, a handy Man accustomed to TT hotel work.—ApplyStai; Office. WANTED KNOWN. —Money advanced on Personal and Collateral Security, rcpayablo by weekly or monthly, instalments. Bills dißcount6( \.—Ji\ incs Rue. Elliott-sn^cct. ANTED ; KN,O\V-N.— Musiq i Sale.— Three New Songs, Waltz, Polka, aud Piano Solo, for ono shilling.—Berlin Piano Im porting Co., corner of Hbbspn and Cook streets. ~%W ANTED .KNOWN—Gents' E. Sides, VV Pollock's Celebrated Make, r>, (i. and 7, at 7s' (id ; Aucklnnd-made Derby Shoes, 7s lid ; do do. Balmorals, 9s (id ; do,do E. Sides, with nails. 9a (id: guaranteed to privo every satisfaction. Splendid variety of I\ew Ooods nt Budgels Boot Shop. 108, Victoria-street, nrect Aylctt & Lctliam's. - WANTED KNOWN.—Having bought largely at Miss Tcutcllberg's Auction Stile, I can sell at the following prices:—Berlin AVool, 3s lid the Hi (good colours); Crowcl Silk, 6d per do--!.: Docoa Silk, Is ltd per don ; Crochet Cotton (assorted numbers), Is (id per <loz; Crowcl Wool, 10fl Pel" doz.—At Dampiers Only Shop, Viotoria^strcct. ■ • ANTED KNOWN-Che.ap Boots'.- Infants' Strap Shoes with Bowß, Is per pair; Children's Sand Shoes, -i .to ,fi,-acknow ledged to bo thn prettiest little shoo in Auck land, price1. 2s lid ; Children's Button Boots. 4.t0 (!, good wear,' Is lid :'Children's Kid Button Boots,'lo to 13. extra valuo.Js 9<l; Maifls'do., Ito2. 5s (id.—At Budge's . Boot Shop, 10S, Victoria-street, next Aylott and .Lethain's. WANTED KNOWN—'Goodson's Lon dpn Arcade is the recognised place to obtain sterling Gold and Silv.er, Jewellery, at the lowest prices; also. Stationery. Cutlbry. 'Kleel.ro Plate, China and'Glasawaro; Fancy and usosul Goods of all kinds. Toys, ad lib.. For turnery, Brushes. Sponges, &c.. Dinner Sets (from 20s), Breakfast Seta (from los), China lea Sets (from 12s (id), and inn endless'va'riety-of' Goods too numerous to mention, at prices that astonish those whoseo them, inspection in vited Price list-free on application. Open tl.iilv from ti lo (i. Saturdnys, close at 10 p.m.— Note'tho Address; GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADJO, 210/ Queen street, Opposite Mc- Avthur's Warehouse. ■__ "ANTED ICNoWN—Bought,■ a bar gain. over 100 PairsofTravellers'Sainples. They will not lit everybody, but thoso who arc fortunate enough to have a Hicdium-sizcd foot will be able to miy a first-class Boot or Shoe for half the usual price. Seethcm marked outsido the door of Budgo's Boot Shop, 108, Victoria street. ■ ,;, ■.■: . ~ , ~XfiT A;. N T E D, INSPECTION OF MUNKO 'A N D MILLIGA N'S ■ •.-. I' it- . , TWEEDS. 0' BRICKLAYERS. — Wanted, two Chimneys Biiilt,-Apply to T. Haynoe, at C Brookes'*, Jorvois'Road, Ponsonby. .- ' GOOD"I^IT\VRT6h,T wants; .work. Drivo engine, repair uiachfnery', '-c_r pen try, or gonerally useful. — Active; Stab Office. _.. . _.; . • ■..; ■ ■■ 4 .



To Let TO LET, Brick Shop and Dwelling, Hobaonetreet, next Berlin Pinr.o Co. ; rent low.—Apply next door. TO LET, --roomed Cottage, in Vic toria-atrcet, and 4-roomed Cottage in Larno-Btreet.-A. Wright, Toy Shop, Victoria street West. TO LET, Villa Residence, 7 rooms, and 1 acre ground, Nugent-street, Kyber Pass Road.-—J. Moginic, Coombes's Arcade, Queen-st. TflO LET, a 6 roomed House with large H porch, water laid on. Kent moderate to a e;ood tunant. — Apply Mrs Cain, West Street, Newton. npO LET, 7-roomed House on Great North H Road I large allotment, small stable, gas and city water; rent, las per week.-J. Radeliffo, next door. _^ rriO LET, Nice 5-Roomed House, Graf- J ton Road. 13s; Piirnell. Good 4-Roomed, splendid view, Bs.-T. Hill, Graf ton Road, Domain-street. 0 LET, furnished or unfurnished, House of G rooms,' well situated. To a good tenant, and one in want of a home fur nished, the furniture could be bought.lor a small sum, and house let. at, a reasonable rental. —Address H.H., Star Ollice. T~OXET, a new Brick Shop and Dwelling, with plate glass window, Venetian blinds, stove, grates, &c. (in the line brick block in Kden.Terrace), suitablo for a Tobacconist and Hairdresser; one very much wanted ; not one within hnlf-niilp'radius: will bo nttcd with conveniences tor the trado; rent only 22s 6d per week.—Apply to Barker Brothers, ICarungahape ltoud. 0 BE LET, Furnished, for 12 months, Mr McLaughlin's House at Papatoitoi, 10 rooms, cxclusivo of bathroom, etc.; out houses, stable, coachhouse, etc., etc. Good Paddock, 173 acres, boiindod by creek, Orna mental Grounds, and Orchard OJ acres.-For further particulars apply to I<\ ]?. CLAUDE, Shortland-strcer. ]~JK)R LEASE, near Pupatoitoi, a good 1 Kami of 210 acres, in grass, fenced, sub divided, and'having the necessary buildnißs.- Apply to.Harry Brown, on the farm; or to Alexander Whyte, Onchunga. For Sale FOR POSITIVE SALEAchenp and terms very easy, 050 acres Rood Land with deep-frontage. Only eight miles from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John feoppet. House and Land Agent. &>. Queen-street. OST, from Drunken Bay, Motutapu, on Good Friday. German Collie, answers to " Dell."—Apply 11. Kcene. Waterman s Stops "OST, from Drunken Bay, Motutapu, on Good Friday. German Collie, answers to " Dell."—Apply H. Kccnc. Watermen 8 Steps. OST, from Mount Eden, on Saturday night, a. Bay Marc, with Saddle and Bri dle, branded II on near shoulder.-Keward given on returning same to W. Tate, Gaol Road. LOST, on Monday, between Mount Eden and Symonds-strcet, Gold Locket and Padlock.—Finder loaving same at _i_n Offl f"" be rewarded. KWFOUNDLAND DOG -For Sale, thoroughbred, and two rears old.— Apply to C.U.C., STAK Oluce. Lost and Found. LOST, Monday, Fox Terrier Pup Dog.— Heturnto Mrs Coppell, Hcrcsford-slrcet. Anyone detaining him after this notice will be pi'o'scculed. , ; STOLEN OR STRAYED from Stratford street, Parnell, Black and AVhite Spaniel Pup; answers to the name of Sport. When last seen, had a Silver Cellar on, branded XT. C- Anyono returning to IT. Carter .will, -be•re- warded. Anyone keeping him after this date will be prosecuted. OUND, aPig.—Owner can have same ■ Bjr addressing to "D.," Star Office. Sporting: A UGKLAND RA 0I N G OLUB'S J\_ AUTUMN MEETING, ISB9. THE GREAT NORTHERN ST. LEGER STAKES. • 1889, of HOOsovs., added to a Sweepstakes of losovs. each, osovs. ft. or lsov. only if declared by eight o clock p.m. on the night of general entry fx>r tho Autumn Meeting, 1889. Tho second horse to receive 3050v3., and third horse lOaovs, from the stakes. For three-year-olds. Colts, Bst 101b; fillies, Bst 81b; gelding* allowed 31b, The forfeit (&SOVB.) to be declared and paid to tho A.X.C. Secretary, by twelve noon on the day before tho race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. Nominations, accompanied with Isov. (first forfeit), to bo made to the Secretary of the A.R.C.. at his oflice. Durham-street, or the Secretary of me C.J.0., Canterbury; D.J.C., Dunedin; H 8.J.C., Napier;• W.J.0., Wellington; V.X.C., Melbourne; A.J.C.; Sydney ; by ef>tH o'clock p.m.. on FRIDAY, the loth April, 1887. One mile six tarlongs 132 yards. THE NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES 1888 of3oosovs., added to a sweepstakes of * ISsovs. each, osovs ft, or lsov. only if de clared by 8 o'clock p.m. on the night ■ of general entry for Autumn Meeting. 1888. The second horse to receiveSOsovs.. a,nd third horse 25sovs. from the stakes, ior two-year ■ olds. 'Colts, Bst 101b; filließ, Bst 81b; goldings allowed 31b. Tho forfeit (ssovs.) to be de clared and paid to the A.X.C. Secretary by 12 noon on the day •before the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. • Nominations, accompanied with lsov. (first forfeit), to bo made -to the: Secretary of the A R C. at his office, Durham.-street, or to the Secretary of the C.J.C., Canterbury ;p.J.C., Dunedin; H.8.J.C.. Napier; WjJ.C, Welling ton ; V.R.C., Melbourne; A. J.C., Sydney ; by 8 o'clo.ck p.m. on FRIDAY, the loth April, 188* Sixturlonge. pEUCIVAIj< Secretary. HELENSVILLE TURF CLUB. (Registered under the A.R.C. Rules). ANNUAL MEETING, SATURDAY, APRIL 23KD, 1887. PROGRAMME:- . MAIDEN PLATE of 30SQV8 ; SELLING HUItDLK RACE of 3030VS HELENSVILLE CUP HANDICAP of iflsovs PONY NOVEL HANDICAP of 30sovs. For ponies 14h. 2ih.-in.nd under HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 30sovs HANDICAP NOVEL RACE of 30SOVS, Nominations for all Handicaps close on FRI DAY April 1. at 8 o'clock., with Mr W. W. Robinson, Auckland, or the' Sec, Hetcnsville. .Weights to be declared on or about FRIDAY, Acceptances, and' general entries FRIDAY, loth April. g HER BERT LUDLOW, Sec. SO? ' LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REMUERA. The Annual Social Gathering and Fruit Soiree will be held in the Church, on Friday, April 15 at 7.80. Music and AddresseE during the even 2s| Children Is 6d to be had from the members of Church Committee. WAIUKU CAVALRY. — Procure a ; Fox's Serge Suit, all wool, Indcgo dyed, 355., Nelson Tweed Trousers, all wool. 15s. 11 — "J. M. McKachlan, corner Queen and Wellesley -IVT OTICB.— GRAFTON ROAD WESt J3I LEY AN CIIURCH.-The Welcome Meet ing announced on Sunday morning for Wednes day evening, to the Rev. J. A. Taylor, is deferred till further notice.-, . ' . . .. ' FOR a delicious Cup of Coffee; for a splendid Cup of Tea; for the finest Cup qf Cocoa, at any hour in the day, go to the Auck land Coffee House, Kiarangahape Road, next National Bank. ' - TE~AW~AMTJ f TU CAVALRY.—Procuit; a'Foxes 'Serge Suit, all wool, Indigo dyed,' 355. Nelson Tweed Trousers, :dll wool. 6s lid.— J. M. MeLacnlan,- corner Queen and Wellesley gtreets,_ . >. ; ■• ■ .



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessees Williamson, Garner, and Musgrove. Manager Liddy. Stage Manager Mr A.Maltby. ~, OUR LAST FOUR NIGHTS. i | FAREWELL TO THE ;; ;' ROYAL COMEDY COMPANY. UNDER THE DIRECTION' OF WILLIAMSON'.. GARNER,.-& MUSGROVE. TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), APRIL 13.: A GREAT DOUBLE PROGRAMME. Fred. W. Broughton's Elegant One-Act Comedy WRITTEN.IN SAND. ... Tom Potts Mr Alfred Maltby Frank Seaton '. Mr G. S. Titheradge Fuirfax Rendall ' Mr Frank Cates Kate Shirley Miss Agnes Thomas Sister Winefred Miss Emma Fischer- To be followed by T. G. Warren's Three-Act Farcical Comedy, entitled NITA'S FIRST. Erasciblo Fizzleton Mr G. W. Anson Fred. Fizzleton....:. Mr G. S. Titberadge Will Frankleigh .<.... Mr BY Cates Mr St. George. Mr Fred. Stanniaitr Jemmy .Mr D'Arcy Stanfield Cabraan _;.... .- Mr George Bryet .Henry.. ■. \a.r. -a ...<<... .Mr F. Mathews Mrs Patience Fizzleton.... Miss Madge Hcrrick Mrs Fred. Fizz1et0n........ Miss Agnes Thomas Nita Miss I?.1 Claibourne Miss Prim.'. '.'.. Miss Annie Taylor Jane Miss Beatrice Lyster GRATIFYING "ANNOUNCEMENT ! By Special Request of country visitors who were not able to see our first programme, we will on FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 15, / : Reproduce F. C. Burnand's famous Comedy BETSY. ■ N , SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL, 16, POSITIVELY OUR LAST APPEARANCE IN NEW ZEALAND, when will be given by request Pinero's famous Comedy THE MAGISTRATE. Vj ; No Free List. Box plan at Kidd and Wildraan's.. "' ADMISSION-os, Is, 3s, Is. V ■ Doors open at 7.20; overture at 8; carriages, 10.40. ,' fM\:Vv A BBOTT'S C-PERA HOUSE. MONDAY,~~APRIL 25, 18$7. PROFESSOR CARROLLO Will give a GRAND ATHLETIC CARNIVAL , By His Pupils. Prizes won at tho A.A.A..C. Sports in"March ■ ' will be presented on the Night. ■ CARROLLO \Yil) give his Wonderfnl Performance on> -3 B A R S 3 ■' Prices : 3s, 2s, Is. , j ~• Box plan at Kidd and Wildman's.>. ,:..-?,' "T" GRICUL TUR A L HA L L /\ (Adjoining the City Market); Immense Success of the ROYAL ACRO MANTIA TEMPLE OF AVONDERS. Every body Astonished ! Everybody Delighted ! "Don't f nil to see the LADY. F.I RE-EATER and other Novelties. EVERY EVENING till fur ther, noti.cc. Admission: Chairs, Is; Gallery, Cd. Manager: MAX RINKLE. A N N TVER S A R V, PITT-STREET WESLEY AN SUNDAY, SCHOOL. ANNUAL MEETING AND FRUJT SOIREE TO-NIGHT, at 7 o'clock^ , Chairman: RE V. H. BULL. ADDRESS BY REV. C. H. GARLAND. Recitations, Music, &c,, &c by Scholars and; Friends. ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SURREY HILLS;, FRU IT SOI REE. The Annual Sabbath-school SOIREE in the Church TO-NTGHT WEDN ESDAY, at 7.30. Programme of Vocal and Instrumental Music, chiefly by the Children. Tickets: One Shilling; Children, Sixpence. AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS. EXHIBITION, 1887. Will be Opened in Iho New Art Gallery , TOMORKOW (THURSDAY), at 8 P.M.,'• WITH A MEM BERS' CONVERSAZIONE.. To which only Members and their Friends will be Admitted. ' PUBLIC OPENING: WiiJ FRIDAY. 15th APRIL, AT .NOON. The Exhibition will remain open till SATUR-' DAY, 23rd inst. from 12'(noon) till 5 p.m., and from 7.30 p.m. till 10 p.m. Admission : Single. Ticket. lsp; Season Ticket,, 2s tid; Family Ticket (for Members only). ss. • C. D. WHITCOMBE, Secretary. . ■VT. O '# T ,H S H 6 R E. DANCING, DEPORTMENT AND CALISTHENICS; .' By the kind permission of Miss Bates, a class will be formed at. the Girls' High School, under the superintendence of Mr J. Kelly, from Her Majesty's Theatre, commenoingWEDN'ESDAY,. April 27, at 4 p.ni. ' ' ' i ' Terms: One Guinea per Quarter (in advance). Address— , ' ~: . *' . . PONSONBY BOAD. " ■jyr ASONIC HALLjPRINC^S^STREi;^ DANCING. ': ' ' * A QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY will be formod at the above Hall by MESDAMES REVITT. arid HAXLETT (nee Kobertshav)': commepcins WEDNESDAY, April 13. at 8 p.m. Double Ticket, 30s; Single, £1 Is. A JUVENILE DANCING CLASS will be opened on SATUR DAY AFTERNOONS, commencing: April 10, at 2.30. Fee, 15s : two in a family. £1 Is. ALL FEES IN ADVANCE. . V-' — :.. ■■■"• ; "" '■■ -,' WANTED K;N OW- N— , CRESCENT HALL, : ■. • ■ Directly opposite Harbour View, Sbortland:st. DANCING. At the special request of many Ladies and 'Gentlemen, a Select Quadrille Assembly will be formedin the above Hall on TUESDAY, 19th April, at half-past seven p.m. Double tickets, £1 Is; Single, 13s per quarter, in advance. • OLY TRINITY. SCHOOLftOOM, CHURCH-STREET, DEVONPORT.. DAN CI N Gf. A Quadrille Assembly will be opened by Mosdamea Kevitt and Hallutt onMONDAY Evening, April 18th., Terms :30s double ticket, £V Is single. All Fees in advance. , : . . ttniversit'y college. The Lectures and Laboratory Instruction in tho Subiects of Zoology, Botany, and Geology, will in future bo given in the Building at the corner of Pricces-strect, adjoining tho Museum, The courses in tho above subjects cetasienct during the; present week. . ... :. ■■Sr ° T.- * '^^s. PLANTS.—PIants and Sce'aa.of Dfry desctir, tion. both Vogetable and Flower, f bo had iff" E. BAILEY'S, 36. City Market. .7_ .' ~ / atl T> RICKYARD FOR LEAs/Qi? SALE.]/ XJBiY' T*"i«fLow Rental. ■/o&'/..M?'':^'■■■!,'/