Roman Catholic Churches.'

Special collects were read in the masses yesterday at all the Catholic Churches iti thanksgiving to Almighty God for the blessings enjoyed during Her Majesty's happy reign. To-morrow being the feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, these' collects will doubtless be repeated, as that feast, by a strange coincident, falls on the day of Hoi' Majesty's Jubilee.

Alexandra-street Primitive Methodist Church.

The Rev. A. J. Smith preached a special sermon yesterday morning upon "The Queen's Jubilee, or Christian Patriotism." The members of the Newton Rifles.. were also present, Mr Smith being the chaplain of the corps. The text taken was Psalm lxvii, lsb and 2nd verses. The preacher referred to the great excite ment prevailing about the Queen's Jubilee. 1 b'was only natural that some special notice should bo taken of this remarkable event. It was very unusual for a sovereign to reign so long. He instanced Henry 111., Edward 111., and Georgo 111., as the only kings who had occupied the throne for a period of fifty years. Victoria was tho most beloved Queen that had ever swayed the sceptro, and thoro were many reasons why wo should pray for her reign to to prolonged. He deprecated some of the ■schemes which'had f been "proposed for the celebration of tho Jubilee, and said that there was going to be a wasteful expendi ture .of money, which was nob justifiable these dull times. He considered that tho best Christians wero tho best patriots. During Victoria's reign God had blessed them abundantly, and now in her declining years sho required special help, and ho hoped that ono and all, no matter what their political opinions, would join in the woll-known prayer, "God" Save Our Queen,"

Opera House Service

At Abbott's Opeva House last evening, Mr George Aldridge lectured to a large and attentive audience on "Stumbling Blocks to Faith," taking for his. subject tbo Book of Jonah. The lecturer said that while sceptics looked upon the Bible much as the man who, when first shown a dictionary, after having read it through said it was a very good book, but rather disjointed, ho could traco a harmonious plan running right through tho Book. Even in tho book of Jonah, which seemed at the first cursory glance to como in without any reason and to stand alone, he could find evidences of God's groab rodemptive pur-1 poses as relating to mankind. If asked whether or no ho believed the story of Jonah being swallowed by tho fish and vomited out again, his answer would bo most assuredly yes; but he did not by any means look upon this as the greatest miraclo in tho narrative. A Far greater miracle, he thought, was tho fact that the people of Nineveh, that great city, should repent in so short a time, and at the preaching of ono man. Another preacher had come, saying, "Repent ye, for tho kingdom of heaven is at hand," and tho people had crucified Him, and there were multitudes would do it again to-day ; -but in this case tho people had re pented, and the city was saved. There fore tho Saviour had said, "The men of Nineveh shall rise up in the judgment against this generation and shall condemn it." At tho close of tho lecture, Mr Al- v dridgedrew attention to tho auspicious event which was about to bo celebrated in Auck land and elsewhere over tho world, remark ing that during' Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria's reign, Bible truths which before wero hidden had been brought to ■light, and men had got higher and clearer ebneepbions of God than over before. At the close bho National Anthem was sung, rtll standing.-

St. John's Wcslcyau Clmrcli,

Fonsonby. „ Last evening tho Rev. C. H. Garland preached a Jubilee-sermon in this church, taking the text, '' A Jubilee"shall the fiftieth year be." Mr.Garland gaive an outline of the Jewish Jubilee, showing the masterly, benign statesmanship contained therein, and drawing the following lessons : 1. God would not have a workman labour too hard. 2. God would nob suffer the few to unduly accumulate property to the detriment of the many. He then showed that Christianity was a perpetual jubilee, according to the teaching.of Christ (Luke iv. 18), because it brought in the remission of sins—tho emancipation of man into freedom. ( At the close the National Anthem-was sung.

Newton Congregational Church

Yesterday morning the Rev. H. J. Lewis preached in this church upon "Ruth, or the True Glory of Woman-hood." He also referred to the Jubilee, remarking that the .Victoria Jubilee was an event of un paralleled importance in tho history of nations. . The past fifty years were never equalled in English history, and probably more progress, was made in it than in the five hundred years after the Norman Con quest. There had been a steady growth of political freedom and powei" in the hands of'the people; progress/oft peace principles; and growth of temperance. Mr Lewis also referred to the.Queen's Jubilee and private virtues—to the admir able manner in which she had fulfilled the duties of a wife and mother. Her court was the purest in Europe. For.all these, things her people owed a debt: of gratitude to God. The National Anthem was sung, and. special prayer offered. ISeresforcl-strecfc Congregational Church.'

'■•At'the mbrning service yesterday ,the Rev. James Chew also preached from the text " A jubilee shall tho fiftieth year be unto you;" He explained tho meaning of the Jewish jubilee,—its relation to the Christian Jubilee, and' then passed on to speak of the Victoria Jubilee. Ho said that the universal rejoicing of the whole British Empire was a matter that would mark a chapter -''in the history of the ■world. Such a thing had never before been witnessed, and he hoped that the day was not far distant when a grand confederacy of British-speaking people should rulo the world so that universal peace would be ensured. Tho, Queen had requested the churches to return thanks on her behalf.: It was not a'command} and had the'poorest woman in the land requested ,them to pray for her it would be done gladly Therefore, he would ask them to pray for the Queen, who had-been a modest virgin, a good wife and mother, a wise sovereign. If in her latter years she had, as some said, developed too much maternal thrift, they must remember that sovereignty did not insure infallibility. They had much to thank God for dining the reign of Queen Victoria. The people had been raised to such,-a condition that they would not now tolerate a bad Sovereign. At hia request" the whole congregation then rose- to their feet and sang the first verse of the" Queen's Atithern. the offertory Jackson's Te Deum was sung by all 'present, and as -the congregation dis persed the organist played an arrangement of the National Anthem, r

St. Sepulchre's

There was a large congregation at the morning service, and about the average at tendance at 6.30 p:m. The incumbent (Yen. Archdeacon Dudley) preached both morning and evening, the Rev. A. G. Purchas assisting, in :the services. The 4 morning service was opened with the sing ing of " God Save the Queen," and special collects'-, and appropriate > hymns' for' the Jubilee ' were * subsequently intro duced. Archdeacon Dudley took. the. text of his sermon from the 15th cnapt!fe»?f"St. John's Gospel,, ',' Ye have nob cho^SiMe, bufc I'have chosen you." ,Jse m^ c SSPBIW ...., vt ... . ; ji». ( c.\ ■'.■■■•: ;'■/ " r"-; ■ ■ ' ■>"'■"'■

reference to tho incident recorded of the Queen's childhood in our Jubilee Supple ment, wherein upon - being informed ot her nearness to the throne, sho remarked, "There is. much splendour in. V) it, bub there is also much■ responsibility, adding to her governess "I will .be1 good. I Ins promise had been the koynote of her lite. " Duty " had ever been before her eyes and had signalised her conduct.. In the even ing the'incumbent preached from the o«h chapter of St. Matthew, " Ye are the salt of the earth." Reference was made to tie silent influence upon her people ot the Queen's virtue, of her kindliness of heart, and especially of her faithfulness in keeping engagements and fulfilling promises asi illus trated particularly by her acts of benevolence. Although England was sometimes called " Perfidious Albion," yet it was an undeni able fact that England's word was every• where trusted and this trustworthiness, reflecting as it did the Queen's character, was at the foundation of our national great ness. Tho singing of the National Anthem concluded the service. Mr V. E. Kico presided at the organ both morning and evening.

Pooley's Sacred Concert- Yesterday afternoon the audience literally was a packed one, taxing to tho "t"10^ the capacity of the commodious City nail, hundreds of people having to go away dis appointed at nob being ablo to gain art mission. Tho concert by Mr PoWey.e Choir was under the patronage of Colanel Lyon, Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, and the Volunteer officers and member? of tho district, and was admirably rendered from beginning to end. Ib opened With the National Anthem, arranged by Henry Leslie, which was beautifully sung by tho Full choir. The Jubilee Hymn, " I've been Redeemed," was rendered in so perfect a manner .-is to elicit the hearty applause of the andienco. A selection from ( tho ■"Messiah;" embracing tho chorus "Glory to God in tho Highest? the text chosen by Hor Majesty as a Jubilee motto, was next given in a most satisfactory manner, whilst MadamePooloy'f^ingingof the grand solo, "Rejoice Greatly," was that of a highly-cultured vocalist, and received the warm plaudits of those present. Tho vocal aolo of Mr Bush, " Arm, Arm, Ye Brave,' and Mr Burnbam's " Come unto Me," were received ferfthttsiastii'SUy.' Dr.' Erson con tributed a recitation, " Tho Death of the Old Sergeant," in capital style, and the samo gentleman sang his own Jubilee ode to his own music, the refrain being taken up by the choir. This item was warmly received by tho audience. The concert concluded by another rendering of tho National Anthem, this timo by tho Bands of the Garrison, who were cleverly placed behind tho scene, which was withdrawn just before tho item was timed to appear, Mr Poolcy conducting the Banda, Choir and tho entire audience, and producing an ovation that has rarely been seen in Auckland if ever before. Tho immcuseaiulioncerosetothcirfeet and joined heartily in the singing of. "God save tho Queen." The usual collection in aid of ex penses was taken up by boys of the choir, officers in full uniform, and friends of these enjoyable Sunday afoernoon concerts.

Thcro will be a united Jubilee service at St. Sepulchre's Church to-morrow (Tues day) morning, commencing at half-past ten, and lasting a littlo over an hour. The sermon will bo preached by tho Bishop .of the diocese. Tho Church will bo opened to allcomers. Tho music will bo arranged by the Diocesan Choral Association, of which Mr Trimnell has been appointed con ductor.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN COUKESI'ON'DENT.)

Welmngtok, this day.' Special Jubilee services wero conducted in all the city churchos yesterday.

Thames, this day.

Special services wore held in St. George's Church yesterday in commemoration of tho Queen's Jubilee. The Brass Bands of Naval Artillery and Rifle Rangers assiited in tho service, and at tho conclusion played tho National Anthem. Tho church was crowded and numbers wore unable to gain"admis sion.

Births.

SINDLEN.-On 20th insfc., at ■ Norfolk-street, Ponsonby, the wife of Alfred Sindlen of a 'daughter.' WEBB.-On June 18, 1887, the wife of Daniel Vi ebb of a daughter, still born.

Deaths.

LEE-On June 19, at his late residence, Upper Symonds-street, Lewis Josiah Lee, son oE the late David Lee, of London. Melbourne papers please copy. RICKARDS.-On June 19, at his parents' resi dence, Severn-street, off Kyher Pass, Edward John, infant son of William and Annie Rickards; aged one month. . Private interment.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under:— Wednesday, 22nd inst. ' ' Mails for usual afternoon despatch will close at For Cororaandel, per.Corpmanael, at 11 a.m. For Katikati, Abnga't'ete, Tauranga, and Opotiki (via Thames), per Rotomahana, at For Vanganui and Southern ports, por Mac gregor, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11 a.tn. For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Mararoa, at For a ßaweno and Hokianga district (via Ono hTinga), per Oreti, at 11 a.m. For Gisborno and Napier, per Suva, at 11 a.m. For Mangawai, Hakaru, and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at 11 a.m. ,„ . ,„, For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, andMarigapai, por Wellington, at 11 a.m. " \ _ „_ Thursday, June 23. Tor Port Fitzroy, Tryphena, and Okupu, per lona, at 7 a.m. ', ", _, , ~ TorWarwera, To Kapa, and Warkworth,, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Tor New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per ■ Gairloch, at 11 a.m.

Friday, 24thinst. Tor New Plymouth and Southern ports, por Wanaka, at 7.40 am. - - Tor Gisborno, Napier, and Southern Ports, • per Mararoa, at 11 a.m. % j .; ,

Tor Australian Colonies, per Zealandia, immo i dfately after her arrival from Honolulu, k., S. B. BISS, «&':■ Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

POET OF ©NEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

lerald, s.s., Jones, from Greymouth iairloch, s.s., McArthur, from Waitara 3a"wea, a.a., Hansby," from the South • . DEPARTURES. sairloch, s.s., McArthur, for Waitara ■

The s.s. GaMoch arrived from Waitara "n Saturday with-.412 sheep, 66 head, of ;attle, 5 tons carcase meat, 13 cases cheese, 0 ke^s and 91 boxes butter^ and passengers is folfows :-Miss Wainhouse, Mr and Mrs 'ludson, Messrs McKindley, Bushell, Cum nings, Doherty, Britherton, Gatland, Tlaterly, Taite, Connop, and Joll.. She left gain for Waitara at 1 o'clock to-day, airly patronised with cargo and passengers. The Union Co.'sHawea, Captain Hansby, rom tho South, arrived at 6 o'clock this norning with the Southern portion of the jutward San Francisco mail and tho follow ng passengers: —Misses Ada Campbell, llexandra, Sharp, Grey, Miller, Cotton, vlesdames Frankland and child, Coxhead, • Cadman, Dr. Buckley,' Colonel Jptton, Capt. Wayborn, Messrs Smith, Solan, Donaldson, Frankland, Clapham, F. 4. Coxhead, Williams, R. J. Bealy, Brittan, Miller, Sime, E. O'Rorke, Metcalf, Robin son, Davis, Corkhill, Mooney, Cadman, Simpkin, Aitken, and 14 steerage. .. .

' The s.s. Herald, from Greymouth, with a cargo of coals, arrived yesterday. ,

The s.s Mararoa was to have left Gisborne atlla.m to-ddy,, and; should arrive here about 9. am to-morrow".'

The schooner Gisborne made an eight hours' passage to Mercury Bay-not to Gis borne, as stated in our shipping columns.

The 5.3. Oampere- (352 tons), Captain* Smith, arrived alongside the iwharfi at 10 a.m. to-day. She left DunedhV at 10"p.m> on the 10th, calling at Oamaru (11th), Timaru (13th), Napier (16th and 17th), Gis borne (18th), and Tauranga (19th), which latter port she left at 5 p.m., arriving as above. . Experienced strong N.E. winds with rain throughout. Passengers : Messrs McKay and Swabey. , ' \ The sis. Suva,. 233,. tons,' Capt., Spinks, from Wellington, via intermediate ports, arrived here at 5 p.m. yesterday. Passen gers: Saloon—Mr and Mrs Cleave, Mr and Mrs Chapman,. Miss Paratine, *Mr J. F. E, Wright junr., Mr Muggins,.. .The Suva left Wellington at s'p.m. of the 14th, arrived at Napier at lLp.m.of.the 15th, sailed for Gisborne at 4 p.m. of the 16th, arrived at Gisborne at 1 a.m. of the 17th ; left again for Auckland at 8 a.m. of same day,. and arrived as above.

The s.s. Clansman arrived from Tauranga at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Passengers: Messrs Col. Wilbraham and party (6), Turner, Vogan, Webster, Fountain, Greenwood, Terry, Kenry, Tupala, Cossar, Stuart, Fen ton, Bod ell; Mesdames Lever, Clark, Gee, Carson, Philips and child, Turner, Fenton, Harvey and children (3); Misses Nelson, Asher, Tanner,, Hewisson, Hulme.

The s.s. lona arrived from' Mercury Bay, and Tairua on Saturday. Passengers :Mr and Mrs Adams, Mrs Bennett,, Mrs' Brown, Misses Sweeney ' and :Laycock, Messrs Carina, Arnold, McGuinness J. Evers and McKay.

The R.M.S. Mariposa left for San Fran cisco .via. Honolulu. at,2 p.m. to-day.' Pas s&ng§sjsov*San■ Francisco : Mr and Mrs Coxhead- r .Mr6 Hanrpson, three children and maid,;Mr and Mrs P.- Comisky,- Mr Madden, Mjss£S,,£harpvand, Gregg, Messrs A.;G. Robertson, Bewil, G."" George, Mr and Mrs Finch, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Cox, R. J. Beal, J. Hayle, A. M. Brock, Colonel Cotton, W. S. Brock, Colonel Welbraham, Mr and Mrs Peacock and two children, Mr Chap man, Misses Campbell, ' Cotton' and Miller, A. G. Horton, 'F. 'S. Johnson, W. G. Britten, J. H. Lee, B. W. Levy, J.-B. Rowe, Sir :J. yB. .'Thurston, Mr' Searles, Mr H. R. Baldwin and 14 steerage. Cargo for Honolulu : ,'359 sacks potatoes, 50 sacks oats, 55 cases onions. For San Franscisco : 245 bundles hides, 11 casks casings, 21 bundles whalebone,? 5 bales of wool and sundries. .' A.lj ■

In consequence of repeated complaints made against a certain Labour Agency's system in' ' its dealing with ■ seamen, the Marino Department, Welington, has can- Celled the license held by its proprietor.

DEATH FROM EXPOSURE.

f*r TELEGRAPH,—OWN COBRESPONDENT,)

Thames, this day. A gcsidiggbb named.Edward Lockhart was found near his hut at Punga:Flat yesterday morning in a state of exhaustion, and was removed to the. Goldeh; Age. Hotel, whei-e^ he expired a few minutes afterwards. He : ■was about 70 years of age. Jl\ -

Extra steamers are to be run to-morrow (Tuesday) evening for the convenience of visitors to the North Shore. Those who go over from Auckland will be able to get back in time to see the illuminations in the city, as a special steamer is to leave the Devon port .Wharf, at 7 p.m. ~ t i • • •

,Mr F. W. Boynton' acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions to the Jubilee Fund:—Mr J. Henderson, £1; three Chrisbian friends, £1 10s: B.'K.G.i ;&; Pr, Kenderdjne. £3 f • .

AMUSEMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE.

" Patiemce " was repeated with signal suc cuss on Saturday evening, and encores were profuse.

"Nlikado" and "lolanthe"

That spectacular triumph " Tho Mikado " will be revived for this night only, and to morrow evening " lolanthe" will bo repro duced. These will bo positively the last op portunities of seeing both operas.

Jubilee Ministrels.

The unfavourable weather militated against the attendance at the opening performance of the Jubilee Minstrels at tho Agricultural Hall on Saturday evening. The perform ance was, however, a capital one, and quite up to tho best professional standard. In the " chair business," Messrs Doran, Small, Herbert, and Graham wero the most suc cessful ; Mr Doran's song; " Only Eighteen pence," fairly brought down the house. The finale was a Jubilee tableau represent ing a number of courtiers and introducing their.national dances. A song and dance by the Marsh Bros, was also a meritorious item. The whole programme, which was of a most attractive character and which was gone through without a hitch, will be re peated this evening.

Grand Fancy Dress Ball.

The grand Fancy Dress Ball in the City Hall'iwill' vie ..to-morrow night with tho illuminations in its attraction for the public. It has been designed on a very elaborate scale, and a pronounced success seems to be assured.

If the weather-is fine to-morrow a good crowd is sure to assemble fco witness the finish of the Five Mile.Road Race from Onehunga. The race starts at 10 o'clock, so the winner should pass the winning post, opposite the Parnell Lawn Tennis Ground, between 10.30 and 10.40. Mr Swartz Kiss ling will act as judge, while Mr T. F. Hazledine lias consented to dismiss the competitors on their journey, and also to hold the watch. ■ f> ' ,

FOOTBALL.

Wellington" v. Hawbes Bay.

Tins match was played at Wellington on Saturday, and resulted in a draw. Owing to the heavy nature of ' the ground, no very brilliant play was exhibited. War brick and McCausland, two old Auck landers, belonged to the visiting team. Generally speaking the teams were well matched, and had the ground been dryer the game-must been very exciting. War brick all but secured -'a goal;] and' at one time saved the ball from the Wellington men when near the, . goal line The' three "rolled together on the ground, and Warbrick prevailed. Cooper next made a pretty pass to Fairbrothor, who made the only run of the game. When near the line his foot slipped. However, the game waa located on the north east corner, and the visitors were forced down twice. On the last kick out they made a final effoTfc, and after a couple of scrummages, succeeded in ending the match well in the centre of the ground. On Monday the visitors will play the Manawatii representatives from Falmerston district. * ' ' ,'. '■

Links v. Carlton.

Thismafcch will be played in Dilworth's paddock tomorrow.morning, at 10.30. AH i>layprs ai^requß3£eQl b.o .turn wp f ,.

SPORTING NEWS.

To-Blorrow's Races at ©neliunsa.

The attraction to-morrow for the race-going portion of the community will be the Jubilee Meeting of tho Onehunga Racing Club, and with a fine day it can safely be anticipated thab the attendance will far exceed that of any gathering which has taken place under the Club s auspices. In commemoration of the clay, complimentary invitations have^ been sent to the various Volunteer commission officers, and a good number have signified their intention of being present Ine programme of event; is a long ana diversified one, and in order to get) _ the races off in good time it has been decided to' start punctually ab a quarter-past twelve. It is to be hoped that there will bo ho. deviation from the time of starting the races as announced in the race book, and it is the duty of the stewards to see this carried out:. This is necessary to enable people to geb back early to town, Train? will leave the Auckland station for Te Papa ab 11.30 a.m., 12 noon, and 12.30, p.m. I may mention thab the course proper is in very good order for the time of year, but the greater part of the ground over which the steeplechases are run, is a perfect' bog. My idea of the drobable results are as follows : —

Steeplechase.— This is the big evenbof the day, and ghould provide a most interest in^ and exciting race. My fancy of the fifteen engaged is Huntsman, and I take Magnesia to oe the next best. Winter Oats Handicap.—Friendship or Tamoro, tho former for choice, Maiden Plate.—Weazel,

Hurdle Race.—Victory. # Selmnc Steeplechase.-This race is de pendent on the remits of the Hurdle Race and Steeplechase, bub Tawhiao may be mo»fc worthy of support. Fi.yi.vg Stakes,—Wright's selected or Catesby,

Coursing at Plumpton Park.

The Plumpton Park Coursing Club hold their Meeting ab Papatoitoion Wednesday. Two stake* aro to be run off—viz., a Jubilee Cup and a limited All-agpd Stake. The entry and draw takes place co-night. Trains will leave for the Park on Wednesday morn ing ab 10.10 and 11.40, returning ab 4.45 Hirro-VA.

FINANCIAL REFORM LEAGUE.

A meeting of the committee of the above Association was held afc 8 o'clock on Satur day evening, in Fob?on'e Rooms. There was ft large attendance, considering the stato of the weather. After an exhaustive diseuß?ion, the following programme was formulated as tho platform of the Association for the coining election :— That the Governor"? salary bo reduced to L 5.000 per annum : that tho numbers be re duced to 50: that the honorarium be fixed at LISO per annum, members within a radius of 10 miles of Wellington to have LIOO per annum; no expenses to be .al lowed. That the salary of the Speaker of tho House be reduced •to LSOO per annum. That tho Chairman of Committees' salary bo fixed at L3OO per annum, chief clerk? LSOO, and assistant clerk MOO. That no fresh appointments bo made to the Legis lative Council until the numbers have been reduced to 30, and that tho number of members be Dot increased beyond that number in tho 'future. That tho sal ary of members of tho-Legislative Coun cil bo fixed ab LIOO per annum, and no expenses. Members residing within a radius of 10 miles of Wellington to receive LSO. This programme has yet to be ratified by tho full meeting of tho Association. That tho Ministers be reduced to five. The Premier to be allowed £1,000 per annum and tho other Ministers LSOO each and one guinea per day travelling allow ance. Ministers still to retain their resi dences. ■

POLICE COURT.

(Before S. Y. Collins, Esq., J.P.)

Drunkenness. —Mario Price, William Wil son, Donald McKennon, Matthew Leonard, Michael Tierncy, George Ry.in, and James McLaughlan were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.

Alleged Larceny. —Harry Hines was charged with the larceny of 391b of tobacco, of tho valuo of £10, the property of George Williamson, afc Auckland, on June 20.— Defendant assured the Bench that he knew nothing of the charge,—Sergeant Pratt said that the stolen property had been found in tho prisoner's possession, but as he was not prepared to go on with tho case to-day he would apply for a remand until Thursday. —This was granted. Alleged Assault. — Charles Bishop, charged with assaulting J. Corn, was re manded until Thursday.

Opposition to the Premier.

(BY TELEGUAriI —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dunedin, this day. A KEQirisiTiON, Avith 405 signatures, lias l^een presented to Mr James Allen, asking him tp contest Dunedin East with the Premier.' Mr Allen has complied,, and annotVnccs that he is in favour of economy in 6very department, reduction of the number of members and^. honorarium, and'cassation of borrowing.' • - .-■■ ■ ■ - '

DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS.

Paeroa, this day. On Saturday last this district was visited by a perfect downpour of rain, which cul minated yesterday morning in the heaviest "fresh" seen in the Ohinemuri River for tho past 10 years. The river roso fully 20 feet above its ■normal height, and carried destruction before ib everywhere. About 2 a.m yester day, the water invaded Mr Snodgrass's store and dwelling-house, covering the floor of both places to a depth of 2 feet 6 inches* and ,it will take ;. about L2,100t0 liquidate the damage sustained by the proprietor. Mr Firth's store was almost completely submerged, and about Ll5O worth of goods have been destroyed. Amongst other things that came to grief was a parcel containing about 50 books entitled "The Defenders of New Zealand " valued at two guineas each, and these are now worthless. . The county wharf narrowly escaped destruction, and everything stored thereon, comprising empty beer and spirit casks, firewood, timber, drays, etc., was washed down tho stream. It is stated that the contractors for'the forma tion of the line for the Thamos-Te Aroha Railway have lost about 20,000 feet of timber, which was stocked on the bank of the river, and a considerable friumber ,of > cattle and sheep have been drowned. So far I have not • been able to 'ascertain the extent of the damage done further inland, bub I believe it will not be extensive.

' Thames, this day.

j Owing to tho heavy rains on Saturday night the Karaka Creek again overflowed, and flooded the shops of tradesmen in Pollen street. ' Grahamstown was 'one sheet, of water in the vicinity of the Bank Corner, The., damage, Jiovyeve.;, is nob great,, 'j, : }w

AUCKLAND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

The first exhibition of the Auckland Indus trial Association opens to-morrow, and from the number of exhibits already in hand, it should provo an unqualified success.

JUBILEE BENEVOLENCE.

Food for the Needy.

Of all the forms adopted by people for commemorating the Queen's Jubilee non e commands higher praise and partakes more of the character of genuine philanthropy than the unostentatious movement initiated by Mr and Mrs Endean, of the Waitemata Hotel, for the distribution of food to poor and destitute of all classes. The distribution took place to-day, and those who saw the large crowd ot women and children with pinched and careworn faces, and in poor attire ac the scene of operations, or noted the gratified expression upon oheir features as they trudged away with well filled kit?, could not fail to applaud the bensficence ot the . donors, and reflect wi'.h satisfac tion upon the good they were doing in the temporary relief of distress. The provisions were gathered in the shop in Palmerston Building, formerly occupied by J. T. Comp and Co , and they consisted of a bullock, presented by Mr J. Endean ; 2 sheep and 1 pig presented by HeJlaby Bros.; 1 sheep presented by J. Grey and Sons ; 100 loaves presented by Mr T. WcEwin ; 100 loaves, presented by a friend ; 2i cwb. of smoked fish, presented by Mr Frank Williams ; 700 orange?, presented by Cap tain Pankow, of the schooner Waiwcra; half a ton of potatoes, presented by Mr B, Daweon; a bag of potatoes, presented by Mr Endean; a sack of Uour and 501bs of plums and cur rants, presented by Mr Whitley ; and a sack of onions a and sack of carrots pre sented by the North New Zealand Farmers Cooperative Association. The windows were rendered conspicuous by large posters announcing "Free Jubilee Gifts for All" bub the crowd assembled out sido was the most prominent feature of all. At half-past 11 o'clock the distribution commenced, the distributers being Mr and Mrs Endean, Mr and Mrs Dawc-on, Mr Frank Williams, Mr H. J. Ellis, Mr Quint, Mr G. W. King, Mr Hancock, and Mr Arthur Barnes. The modus operandi was very simple, and quite in keeping with the broad and unsectarian character of the whole affair. Mr Endean admitted the people in groups of half a dozen or go, and each applicant having stated the number of mouths in his or her family was passed hehind the counter to receive an adequate allowance of fish, meat, vegetables, and oranges, no names being asked. The above require ments supplied the people filed out into the rear of Mr Dawson's shop and as they passed through ib on their way to the street they received their- allow anco of loaves. There was a great deal of squeezing and struggling of course to get near the door of admittance, but that seemed to be unavoidable, at any rate the crowd was comparatively patient and singularly good-tempered and no dis orderly conduct being manifested. For two full hours the stream of indigence and distress continued to How in at one door and to flow away with lighter spirit at the other and for two hours busy hands were cheerfully engaged ""in filling gawiny hit* and bags with the assurance of ono day's Kib stantial "enjoyment at any rate. No less than 187 applicants representing 854 human beings were sent away happy and contented. At half past one the supplies gave out and the hundred or so of eager faces still biding their time at the door, had to return empty handed to their homes. This was the only drawback to the occurrence. Let thoio who would enjoy the luxury of doing good repeat the experiment we have just sketched. It is more productive- of solid enjoyment than tons of sputtering crackers, and bril liant but short-lived rockets. Mrs Endean acknowledges with many thanks the receipt of cash contributions from several friends who may rest assured that their money was wisely expended. The RevJ C. M. Nelson and Mrs Nelson were present during part of the time tbe distribution of food wa3 going on. .

Thames, this day. Saxon.—Crushing is proceeding, and the stuff is shaping about an ounce to the load. The mine is now well opened up, and there is a large supply of quartz available. Cambria.—The usual fortnightly clean ing up and retorting takes place on Wed nesday, when a payable return may be expected.

A landslip at Ponsonby on Saturday did much damage to the Ponsonby Rowing Club shed, and ol.so injured three of the boats. Repairs will probobly tot up to becween £30 or £40.

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Public Notices. T OST on Saturday last between Choral jLJ Hall and Karanprahape Road, a Bag con taining a Kit of Tools.—Finder rewarded on leaving same at E. Porter & Co.'a. Karangahapo Road. , , T"tXCKtAND ,^AVAL A&TILLERr. XA. — The Members of the above corps will assemble at the Drill-shed, Auckland, at C p.m. TO MORROW, for torch, ljßht procession. White jumpers over blue uniform, ami waistbolts, NO'ARMS. All members requested to be punctual so that procession be over early. E. LEROY, Capt. Comdt. 20th Juno, 1387. ■BALLOON! BALLOON! A BIG~BALLOON Will ri3o from the Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefield.; street, TO-MOBROW NIGHT, at J past 9 p.m. " COME AND SEE IT ASCEND. yETE It A N RIFLES. Any person having any Property in their possession belonging to the above Corps please return to Mr T. Ellison's. . , W. STEISN, Acting-Lieut., "V.R. "O A N. M U R E H ALL. A Concert Soireo will bo held in the above Hall TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 21st. At the conclusion of tho Concert, Dancing will bo introduced. Doors open at 7.30; Concert B,o'clock. Tickets : Double, 4a; siuglo, 2s 6d. THOMAS CLEARY. If.' z> _____■•■ G' ; T EXCELSIOR LODGE. Jubilee Social Gathering will be held in Franklin RoadSohool-room, on WEDNESDAY, 22nd inst. Programmo—Parlour and Jubilee Games. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission 6d,, no Tickets. CART COVERS Very Superior Waterproof Cloth with Eyelets. /?" V / -All Sizes. '■'-■ -E, & A. ISAACS. -, "O EMO VA L OF DUST. •Tho Dust Carts will go round the City TO;' MORRO.W Morning (Tuesday, the 2 e < 11887>, for the collection of dust. ! j, .-, .; ii ....-/ J3y order, ;-. s -> vv/'V™*" GEO. GOLDIE. luspectopf



,„ . Auctions. SATURDAY, JUNE 25th, At 12 o'Clock. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT-;MAY CONCERN. SCHOONER "JULIA PRYC'E," TONNAGE il TONS. AS THE VESSEL~NOW LIES ON THE BEACH NEAR MANGAWAI. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Saturday, June 25th, at 12 o'clock, SCHOONER JULIA PRYCE, of 41 TONS With all the Sails, Spars', Anchors, Windlass, Chains. Rigging, Stove, Boat, Casks, etc., etc., now on board the vessel, AS SHE NOW LIES ON THE BEACH NEAR MANGAWAI. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, At 12 o'Clock. LAKE TAKAPUNA. LAKE TAKAPUNA. PROPERTY OF 59 ACRES, KNOWN AS MENARY'S FARiM. B. TONICS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Wednes day, June 29. at 12 o'clock, LAKE TAKAPUNA PROPERTY of 59 Acres, known as Menary's Farm, and at present leased to and in occupation of the Devon port Dairy Company. •• .^'.'■■■. . - This Property is beautifully situated at the junction of the Devonport. Northcote. and Waiwera Roads, and is within 15 chains of Lake Takapnna. There isa Dwelling on the Property, and all Buildings necessary to carry on either a Farm or Dairy Business. The Waiwera coach passes the Property daily, and it i 3 the terminus of the Devonport 'buses, which ply frequently throughout the This sale offers an exceptional opportunity of securing a property with every probability of enhanced prospective value, as the Lake Pro perties are certain to advance in the immediate future, or as a Dairy Farm its present value will give a handsome return on the purchase money. The Property is admirably adapted for sub dividing if the buyer has this end in view. For full particulars and conditions of sale, apply to B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. K. ARTHUR] [J. F. BUDDIE. WEDNESDAY, 11 a.m. PIANOFORTE, TELESCOPE DINING TABLE, AND GENERAL HOUSE HOLD EFFECTS. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to sell by Public Auction at their Mart, Queen Street, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock a.m. A WELL ASSORTED LOT OF GOOD USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, Glass, China and Earthenware, Cutlery. Plated Ware, Pictures, Kitchen Uten sils, a nice Pianoforte in black and gold, Teles cope Dining-tablc. Cane Chairs, a handsome in laid Loo Table, Drawing Room and Dining Itoom Suites, Chefflonier, Carpets, Rugs, Fender 3. Fire Irons, Oilcloth. Matting. Iron Bedsteads. Spring and other Mattresses. Chests of Drawers. Washstands, Toilet Set and. Glasses, Toilet Tables, &c, &c. Terms—Cash Before Delivery. Auctions. W. b. COCIitIANF.] [J. DACRE THURSDAY, JUNE 30. ;"■ COTTAGE-LONDON-STREET. PONSONBY. . . The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms. Queen-street, on THURSDAY, 30th instant, at twelve o'clock, by order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auckland, f" OTI3S of. the Subdivision of parts Lots JLJ 14 and 17, Section 8. Ponsonby, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 47 feet to Lon don-street, with a Cottage of fivexooms erected thereon, now occupied by Mr D. S. Cambie. For further particulars apply to . SAMUEL COCHRANE &SON, Auctioneers. .. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO ARRIVE PER OAMARU, NOW HOURLY EXPECTED. QRANGES I /^RANGES! ! .5! G. W..BINNEY& SONS Will sell as soon as vessel arrives, 200,000 OKANG£S EX OAMARU. WITHOUT RESERVE. Public Notices. SK "A \l I . N"' -G. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. By the request of numerous citizens of Auck land a SKATING RINK will be opened upon a most complete and elaborate scale, at the CITY HALL, on SATURDAY NEXT, June 2o. <; ... ; ;k!/a . : . Particulars^in future issue. ' ■ W. ,;C. ° w A ,K ---BAEER AND CONFECTIONER, ' (Late of Manakau Road, Parnell,) Begs to intimate to his customers vni friends that he is still carrying on business, and that he has REMOVED to Wa3[efield street, where ho hopes by strict attention to business to still merit their custom and esteem.- EVONPORT FERRY COMPANY. ———>' ■'. The Ferry Company will, run Extra Boats TOMORROW EVENING, for the Auckland Illumination. The Britannia will return from Devonport Wharf at 7 p.m.. thus-giving the Aiick landers the chance of viewing the Electric Light at Fort Cautley, which is on from 5.30 up fo 7p.m. ' Tf: O It . S A L E, X v Several Choice Suburban Farms, ' ■< ~.."■ such as :,; "; ,j' BOMBAY—First-class Farm of 225 acres sub divided into paddock, orchard, etc.; good piece of bush, first-class homestead, house contains 6 rooms, barns, stables, cowshed, etc., etc. (Folio 199).—D. F. Evans. Agent. MAUKU, Pukekoho West—l4o acres splendid Land, sub-divided into Paddocks, etc., etc., close to public school. (Folio 499). PAPAKURA—Snug little Farm of 35 acres of; splendid Land, sub-divided, into paddocks, gar den, etc., etc.; nice house of 6 rooms and out buildings. (Folio 499). ' if. ~.' TAMAKI EAST-Splendid Farm of 167acre3, subdivided into paddock, etc.; nico piece hush, house and outbuildings, situate about 14 miles from Auckland. (Folio 497). FLAT BUSH, about 15 miles from Auckland —Farm of 367 acres, subdivided into paddocks, etc.; nice piece bush. Price, £1 per acre, in cluding buildings. (No. 1660). AW1TU.—L0t.75,143 acres, unimproved, 10s per acre. Lot 76. 75 acres, unimproved, ?5s per acre. (Folio 500.) PAPAKURA CREEK.-75 acres good Land, water frontage. £4 10s per acre., TAKAPUNA.—Section' 111, SS acres. TAUPIRL-Corner section, No. 23. Town sections 21G, 217, 218. Cheap. 1888. AVONDALE.-10 acres splendid Land and new house and out-buildings. , SWANSON. quarter mile from station.— Farm of 80 acres. 2-roomed house, stable, stock aud farm implements, good ereeki '£620 ".', ~~. ; , -,', As ,-. '■ ; ■



Tenders. tender not necessarilygg^ ffest'^S' T ° ~lTD:i^% Butter Factory (labour Uy) at m! 4'ooll^ Road. Plans, &c, at tne Auofi tel% House, Karangahapo Road UCKlfto4 CogJ rpENDERS-Tm~BRiOKJ^ Porotarau Tunnel. Speciflca«onsSattS lars may be obtained from llS^M' Co., Auckland, or from the Unl|SS&«*V Works. ThelovvestoranytendernoSlßl^ accepted. ■ /.. " notnecejjjjjjj. JQHNBRiro^; JL CUTTING.- . ,7,,° ( °L Tenders are invited for Cutting ana qtii. ■ from Two to Five Thousand TonTofS> Porotarau Tunnel. ■Particulars at^th?^* JOHN BRItC ' f]pO CARP E~N~T~ET? Tenders for the Erection of a Cottao. • Upper Union-street, will be received bSh,1?: o'clock on SATURDAY, 25th instant^' DtU l Plans^etcj. at Mr Wades offices, Old Com •" Chambers, High-street. . . lUJUw>uiicii R; M. WATT,' :1 . Architect.' j A UCKLAND HARBOUR BpARB.! TENDERS FOR COAITCARTING-TPn^' WORK. TIMBER, SHIP CHANDLERY* AND IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS*?; t Harbour Board Office, - : :- Auckland, June 15,1557J-': ; Separate tenders will be received at this nflf^ until TUESDAY, the 28th inst, atSl Supply of Coal, Ironwork, Timber, Ship CMT lery.lron and Brass Castings, and for Cart M?' in terms of Specifications and Conditions tnS1 seen at the Engineer's Office.- ■'- ■'! Tenders to be endorsed for the "respectiW Contracts. ".~.. {■;_ ; * , The lowest or any tender. not. neceasanV accepted. ' By order of the Board. . ■ ■ : ; J. M. BRIGHAM,-^ \ . " Secretary.'-'! IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE' 'W THOMAS GALLOWAY>PICTON ?H AND BLENHEIM. I Tenders are called for the following lots in the1 above Estate:— Lot I—General Drapery and Clothlnsr Stock, Picton . h. Lot 2—General Drapery and Clothing Stock, Blenheim b: Lot 3-Book Debts, Picton ■«■.' Lot 4—Book Debts, Blenheim :' Conditions of Sale and Stock Sheete, and1 Lists of Book Debts can be seen on theW rnises, or at Sargood, Son. and Ewen's Offices. in Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, and'WeK lington. . . \ Tenders must be posted to Sargood, Sons and Ewen, Dunedin, to reach them by noon "tf WEDNESDAY, July 6, when they will be opened. ' ~, ■The: highest or any tender not ; necessarily accepted. ■ JOHN ROSS l^,- F. G. FILDESf 1™^;: Late Advertisements. ■ :H\ WANTED, a good general Servant, fond of children.—Apply Mrs; Collins, A corner of Patteaon and ■ Union Streetß, Freeman's Bay. ' ■*■ V - WANTED KNOWN.-Indußtpall Association has provided 100 torcheafgt ■ those who wish to join Procession. ' ■ - W "ANTED, furnished Bedroom, : taininsr fireplace, for lady and little boj - Apply T.E., Stab Office. | WANTED KNOWN.—Men's Working Shirts from Is 3d; our own make, i* double seamed throughout; all-wool :Gmn3B 6s and 6s 6d-; our own make Union Shirts, 3a 6 andds6d; men's Under Flannels, the.:choap« and best in the city, from 2s lid.-J. Green, IS Victoria-street. **(% ANTED KNOWN.—The best Mertaa Sockainthe city; prices, lOd, lsld.l 6d, Is 9d, and 2s; Lambs' Wool Socks. 9d,;15;l 2d, and ls6d; Cotton Socks, 3id to Is.-J. Green 78, Victoria-street. •_ WANTED KNOWN.-Blankets, Bs9di per pair; good' Sheetings from Iljdto2s|i per,yard; Calico from 2Jd to;8d •per ! yard.;f Cretonnes the cheapest in the city, prices|6d;% 10d.—J. Green, 78, Victoria-street. . ' ' l:i%l WANTED KNOWN: — UmbrellasTdf^ good quality; prices, 2slld, 4s 3d, 7s6d; --andßs6d; Gent's Silk Umbrellas from' Bs' 6d.~ J. Green, 78, Victoria-street. .. ~^in.-1 WANTED KNOWN.— Men's-.Speciali^ ties—Cooks' Caps and Aprons, Engineer):: Blue Flannel Undershirts, and Silk Caps, Cardi-, gan Jackets, and Blue Guernseys from 4s 6d,i Dungaree and Drill Overalls, Men's Nfghts.(ourj own make).—3. Green, 78, Victoria:street ■*?-', WANTED KNOWN.-Specialities'forl; Boys and Youths—Tweed Overcoats at' 19s 6d, regular price 28s; Boys' Navy Blue Foot' ball Jerseys, from 3s 9d to 5s 6d eacb;;Bom Socks, from id; Felt Hats, Is 9d: Braces, 6d.-r J. Green, 78, Victoria-street. ■.:..-.-. ■—_i. WANTED, Ladies to know, our .Stoekof;: Underclothing; is the Cheapest and Best', in the city. Ladies' Black Jerseys from few.-! J. Green, 78, Victoria-street. ' : " ■ , ANTED KNOWN.-Men's Regatta; Shirts, 3s 6d: Oxford Shirts, in'estra. good quality, -4s: White Shirts* from 2syid.j Curls white Shirts are splendid value.frNote; our Oxford Shirts, both for pattern and QtmUt/,, are specially good value.-J. Green, 78, victoria-. street. ..-■■■■■ ■:-... .-..■--:« ■-■:<»* _> TO LET, in Connolly's Buildings,' Victoria'-skeet, Shop and Dwelling, vacant' 4th July, now occupied by Grocer and Fruiterer. rfIHOSE who intend to illuminate 'on* JL small scale, Coloured Lamps, 2s 6d per! doz., at Glass Works. ■ ' j ~M- COSTUMES in Cashmere1 w & Curcloth, trimmed piusb and.brMded;; the very latest styles; all cost price.-J.JH-. McLachlan, 222 Q.ucen_Stree_t. ,-■ -'-■2-i.: «K~PALETOTS and Sling Sleeves X rQ& Ottoman Silk and Cloth,, trimmed^ace; and jet, tho very latest. All cost- pnce:-J. M. i McLachlan, 222 Queen-street - ■ -; JUBILEE TEA AND COFFEE ld ; CMS: Wii&'Rabbits-nS''6d" per couple! at**.' McDonald's, City- Market, Wellesley-street' entrance. • - - : ■ -•*;-' WANTED' KNOWN.-Jubilee!:.Juhu, lee !! Jubilee!!! Messrs. ; Aitken & Co., lessees of the City Market,^ commemoration of the Queen's -Jubilee, intern^ throwing open the City Market every™gW the future. This will allow those wishing w. study economy a chance^of obtaming-thenKdS ; saries of life one hundred per cent, cheaper Man L' ~ OST, on Sunday nighb,between"O^: Road and St. Barnabas* Church aW, Silver Watch and Chajn.-FmdeMVillb^ntt. cnoiigh to leave it with Levi Stanton, JVionw Eden Road: ——-; -f OST, Va poor woman,>Purie,co^, Tabernacle, Kavangahape Roaa. -.- ..__—■ TSiTANTED KNOWN^Spreadthenew? W and don't forget'it; that M^Mi Prime Corned Taranaki Butter, ™£"sjsg&;. a treat on bread; 6d a lb.; F»^S#p lb. by tho cheese ■ Canterbury Bacon pom H.ims Gd; Taranaki Fresh Butter in roi • alb.; Onions, 12 lbß. ; tor,te.-Jjototneaa Co-operative Provision Stews.. J&g open every evening; till a o ciock. ju«« _ Manager. : ■ ' ' ■•"■•-' " r "'"•" " ~" -\T O VELTIES 'IN BISCU ITS. , J3I __— r, ; V: ■ ' Just Landed, ex S.s. Coptic , -. PEAK, FEEAN & CO.'S, OSWEGO, NILE. , ICED GEM, EUROPEAN. MIXED, '. Delicious Biscuits in Enamelled Jubilee, ~« Canisters. . -V ROBERT NBAL'4'CO^, WELLESLEY-STREET^EAST,_:. ;^.. Branch Store^PurchWs BuUdin^^^f 18 * . hape Road. '; ,- i --i' J ]