THE TRAINING COLLEGE AND ITS RAISON D'ETRE.

LECTURE BY THE PRINCIPAL,

At tho usual weekly gathering of school teachers ab the Training College on Satur day last, the Principal (Rev. E. 11. Gul liver) took tho opportunity to deliver a special lecture upon tho great importance of proper and systematic training for the teachers. Mr Worthington and several other head-masters of public schools were amongst those present. Mr Gulliver begun by saying that ho sup posed everyone present was as much sur prised as himself when the news was pub lished last week that tho vote for tho Train - ing Colleges throughout the colony was sud denly to bo stopped. There was danger of very serious results accruing from the sudden stoppage of any estab lished institution. In considering the question of the Training College and its work, care should bo taken to discriminate between the thing itself and the work ifc did. The lecturer proceeded to illustrate the necessity for preliminary training for the profession of a teacher by referring to the preparative study and training de manded of aspirants to the legal and medical professions, and its necessity as a condition of success in other callings. Withoub training, disaster was almost sure to accrue. But no profession made such extensive demands for the pos session of tact and knowledge as did the teaching profession. The thing might be summed up in the word "training," unless supplemented by which the teacher's ability or knowledge was useless. If a doctor made a blunder with a patient, the patient might limp lor the rest of his life, and so was it with the teacher and pupil. Bad work in the school might mean ruin to the children who passed through it. They would be turned out unable to make the best use of the stuff in them. What re ception would an applicant to either School Committee or Board of Education for a teacher's position have if he naively con fessed that he had not had any preliminary training for the work? What would be the result ? Ho might be regarded as a tit subject for examination by Dr. Cremonini. In Germany, the most highly-cultured country in the world, the utmost import ance was attached to the training of teachers both in the theory and prac tice of teaching, which theory und practice were as distinct as the art and science of teaching. One was quite as essential as the other. In America the same value was attached to suitable preparation for teaching. There it would be considered as foolish to expect a teacher without training to be properly equipped For his work as to expect a man to be born fully matured in all his powers and faculties. If the Training Col leges Merc abolished in this colony we should occupy the unique position, us was forcibly stated at the Educational Institute the previous week, of being tho only coun try in tho world possessed of an educational system which made no provision for the training of teachers. An educational system without facilities for the. training of the teachers was an absurdity — a I'uree. If the training were stopped tlie standard of education would rapidly de cline. Possibly alterations might be made with advantage in the mode of training. He did not contend that the arrangements >f the Training College worn insusceptible jf improvement, but he did maintain that if 3ur educational system wore to producesatis fiietory results, training of some kind must bo administered to the teachers. In some places this training was an adjunct to tho University, provision being made foraspecial professor, who had a practising school placed under his control and direction. Ho urged tho teachers as a body to en force their right, to facilities tor train ing, and not to treat tho matter with selfish indifference because it might not individually affect themselves. They should insist upon ifc so thab a noble profes sion might not be degraded to the position of a receptacle for quacks and people who failed in other professions. By guarding against this in the way he indicated, they would raise and ennoble the profession and promote the best interests of the people at large. It was essential that they should be united. Thero wore about 100 teachers before him that morning, forming units of tho great teaching profession. - The question was, were they going to remain units, just like so many Robinson Crusocs, each stuck upon his solitary island, or were they going to act unitedly for a common purpose and for their mutual benefit? They did nob work together as they ought to do ; they were too much disposed to say, " Docs this thing concern me directly? Oh, no; then let it slip." As long as this selfish feeling predominated, their profession would never achieve its proper attccess or do the good it ought. But if they acted as the members of a grand profession instinct wi'h tin rytrit de co7_M,th_ system and .profession would carry weight in the community, and would bo a blessing to the country, shadowing its mark on their future. He hud spoken in this way .'imply in order to illustrate the necessity for united action in regard to their own train ing. They should do their very best to spread abroad correct notions in regard to the thing. People were apt to form very mistaken ideas about it, simply because they knew nothing concerning it, and that was not to be wondered afc. Teachers would bo quite as incapable of pronouncing an opinion upon the manage ment of the Pacific squadron, or a vestry us unenlightened upon mercantile affairs. Yet people, oub of their limited knowledge, were quite ready to pass judgment Upon the profession, and if given effect to, the result would be a general state of niuddle. Their duty, therefore, was to counteract these false notions nnd to disseminate the real facts concerning it

Mr Worthington expressed concurrence with Mr Gulliver's views, and asked leave to make a short statement of the history of the work carried on in bhe Training College. He was the first to start training classes in Auckland, and the experiment was begun about the middle of 1874. Just previous to that time ho had been appointed to the city school, and as he Had long felt the necessity of machinery for the training of young people in the work of teaching he looked about for some means of supplying the deficiency; He had found his own assistants next door to use less. In fact, at that time they were just learning their business at the expense of tho pupils, and that would bo the case again if the training work fell through. Ho started operations' in a little robin in ♦Shortland-street, kindly placed at his dis posal by Mrs Harden (now head-mistress of 'the Newmarket Girls' School), and he brought under the notice of the Board the Work he was doing there. The Board extended assistance jnei; about suffi cient to pay the gas bill. (Laughter.) At the end of another year the affair had made certain progress, and a large number of young people--some 30 or 40—had gathered round him. Then the Board took a little more notice, and subsidised them to the extent of £100 a year. In the begin ning of 1876, he thought, he removed to Hobson-street, and for two years carried on tlie training classes at his own residence. It was no uncommon thing for 70 or 130 young ladies and a very few young gentle men to meet at those Saturday class.*. At last the thing forced itself upon the notice of the Board, andastheexperimentv.as being carried on under and without proper organisation, tin; nebessity, of a Training College was admltfed. Up to that time he had had no help but such as was given him by one of his advanced j pupils. The work lay .upon his own shoulders alone, In tho beginning of 1879'

or 1880 the remaining part of bhe Wellesley street building was put up, and their late Principal (Dr. McArthur) was placed ab bhe head of the Training College, and on his re tirement Mr Gulliver took his place. Under both gentlemen ib had proved itself a very valuable insbibution, and he should regret very much on public grounds bo see ib as ib were toppled over, for he was sure bhab unless bhe teachers were trained—no matter what might bo their natural ability or aptitude—it would be impossible for them to do any real work. He hoped thab better counsels would prevail, and that the institution would'be upheld so that ib mighb conbinue to do good work. lie was sure by the regularity of the attendance at the Sabuvday classes bhab ib was doing real good, and he brusted that 1888 would find them iv no worse position than they were in at present.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the members of the Auckland branch of the Teachers' Educational Institute was held at the Wellesley-street School on Saturday afternoon. Tho Rev. Mr Gulliver presided- The attendance was nob as large as usual. Election of Secretary.—Mr Scott pro posed, "That Mr Purdie be elected vice Mr Gift'ord, resigned."—This was adopted unanimously.—Mr Purdie brefiy returned thanks for his election.—Mr O'Dohnohue suggested that some presentation should be made to Mr Gifford for his past services,— Mr Gilford said that all the thanks neces sary had been given at the last meeting. Mr Coates's motion. —In consequence of the ill-health of tho Rev. Mr Coates, the consideration of his motion was deferred. Training Committee. — The Chairman read the report of the Committee appointed to consider the question of training teachers. It was as follows : (1) That this Institute, whilst recognising tho necessity for re trenchment in the expenditure on education, is yet. of opinion that in view of the universally • admitted necessity in every national system of education for some pro vision for the training of teachers, the total abolition of the grant for tho maintenance of training colleges should be avoided. It would suggest that provision should be made for the retention of the se'-vices of gentlemen qualified to give instruction in the theory and practice of education. arrangement- for the maintenance of students being left to the several Education Boards. (2) They would further suggest that the Training College course might bo made tofonn part of the pupil teachers'courso, and thus the difficulty which might come in the way of maintenance be avoided. (Signed) E. H. Guxuvkr, Chairman of tho Committee. — Mr Worthington moved tho adoption of tho first clause. Ho spoke upon the advantages gained by those who hud attended his train ing classes years ago. He welcomed the starting of tho Training College a few years ago, and he regretted that it should have been stopped. Mr Bourne KOonded tho motion. The Chairman stated thafc their idea had been that the Government might be induced to grant a modified sum for tho training of the teachers, and that the main tenance of the touchers might bo borne by tho Board. Dr. McArthur said that they wanted students before thoy wanted tench c>rs. —The question wasdiseusscdatsoniolength. —Dr. McArthur drew attention to tho fact that the first clause affirmed a principle in the first portion of it. Ho suggested that portion should be passed first. Tho clause having been so dr-ided, was adopted.—Mr Worthington then moved, "That this Institute would suggest thafc provision should be made for the re tention of the services of gentlemen quali fied to give instruction In tho theory und practice of education, arrangements for tho maintenance of students being left to tho several Education Boards." This was seconded by Mr Bourne, who said that while tho idea of people being paid to learn their professions was much sneered at, still there was a great deal of truth in it. Ho knew of no other profession in which people were paid to loam their trade ; at tho same cimo ho feared that unless thero was some arrangement made for their maintenance, students would become somewl.nfc scarce.—

Mr Bongo stated that pupil teacher- in England were apprenticed for a period of 5 years after having satisfied the managers of the school that bhey were fitted for teachers. The teacher was supposed to teach so many hours por day, and the extra time ho must devote to his study. His saUiry during I lie first year of his engagement was .12 10s, and this was increased at tho rate of £2 10s per annum during the 5 yours' engagement, lb was necessary for him to pass examina tions in the theory and practice of teaching ub bhe end of each year.—Dr. Nowcombo pointed oub that Mr Gulliver was entitled to b months, and he thought that the students had similar rights. He said thero wero many people practising both medicine and law who would be glad to have tho salaries earned by somo of the teachers in New Zealand. He thought with others that it was preposterous to pay people to learil their profession.—After discussing Mr Worthington's second motion for about half-an - hour, during which several motions were moved and all seemed hopelessly involved, it was decided to leal with clause 3 before settling tho second paragraph. —Mr Worthington then moved the "adoption of clause 2, which was seconded by Mr Bourne.—Mr Bailey moved as an amendment, " That the grant advised in the first resolution be devoted to the establishment of a Chair of Education afc

the various Universities." —Mr Gulhvei ruled that this was not an amendment.—Dr k to t.l

McArthur took exception to tne expression of a member of the Board of Education that the Training Gollegewas a " gigantic farce.' - ' He would not call the Training College Visiting Committee a gigantic farce, be cause thero Wasnothinggiganticaboi 1 ' -hem, not even in intellect. He could say that during his six years at the Training College he had been compelled to struggle against the tendency of making the College a benevolent asylum for sick teachers and thosfe who Were afraid ef being unable to pass their pupil teachers' ex amination. Dr. McArthur was proceeding still further when he felt compelled to take his seat in consequence of gentlemen pre sent continuing a conversation uotto voce. A few moments afterwards he withdrew from the meeting.— Mr Worthington then moved paragraph two of clause one : " That provision should be made for the retention of the services of gentlemen qualified to give instruction in the theory artd practice of education." This was seconded by Mr Bourne, arid adopted by the meeting.—On tlie motion of Mr Bourne, seconded by Df Newborn bo, it was decided to forward to the Minister of Edu-

cation the above resolutions, and also a copy of the same to the Board of Education.

The following series of recommendations were also adopted on the motion of Mr Bourne: (1) " That the allowance to pupil teachers in their first, second, and third years should be reduced by £10." (2) " That the course should be extended by one year, this year to bedevoted to the study of the theory and prac tice of education.'' (3) " That the money saved by tlie abolition of suggestion 1 should bo used to provide a mainteh-

ance allowance during this year."— Mr Wbi'fcliingtoh, in discussing the fore going resolution, Said that he, like Mr Behge, had cbmirteiiced his teaching career at £10 per annum.—Professor Alois said that it was generally understood that if young teachers had to pinch while learning their profusion, they wohlcl not Suffer in theend. Mr Worthington wasaninstanbo. He started at £10 per annum, and was how at the top of.the tree. Unfortunately, they Were forced into the position because the country could not afford to pay better. Afc this stage the meeting adjourned,

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

[BY maJSOKAPH.— OWN ItKI'OKTKK.]

Wellington, this day. Wearying Members.

Sittings were exceedingly heavy lasb week, and members and press correspondents alike are completely done up. On Friday the House met afc noon and sat right up till five o'clock on Saturday morning with only brief adjournments. Members assembled again five hours later, and continued in session almost conbinuously till 10 p.m.> when a count out occurred. Kamo-Kawakawa Railway. Mr Hobbs, in moving the second reading of bhe Kamo and Kawakawa Railway Bill, explained thafc he only desired to get the second reading passed, (to that the measure might go before the Waste Lands Committee. It was proposed to construct this railway on bhe land-grant system, which had 'been affirmed in the case ot tlie Manawatu, Midland, and Otago central railways. To make this railway would cost i.210,000, and he recognises tlmfc the only means of getting the line made was under tho land-grant system. lhe lino would develop and connect coalfields in bhe Kamo and Kawakawa dkfcricfcs. Sir G. Grey opposed the bill, as it would lead to a large absent proprietory. He invited Mr Hobbs to dispose of lands within- the colony, and not to let bhem fall into the hands of foreigners. Tho bill was opposed by Messrs Turnbull, Samuel, Moat, Moss, Dr. Fitchetband MrT. Thompson, and was supported by Messrs R. Thompson, Sydney Taiwhanga and Pratt, While the last named was speaking ab 9.30 the House was counted out for want of a quorum. Dr. PoUcn. Hon. Dr. Pollen is very wroth at certain statements made in the Legislative Council on tho debate on Friday night on the honorarium question, and also objects to tho indignity of being told that his services are nofc°so valuable as those of the elected members of the House of Representatives. He wanted to resign forthwith, bufc was dissuaded from doing so afc present. The lion, gentleman, however, declares his intention of carrying his threat into execution. Other Councillors residing in Wellington consider it an insult that they should bo placed on a different footing from the Wellington members of the House of Representatives. Tho Otago Central Railway. It was expected that as Sir George Grey and Mr John McKenzie had expressed their intention of stonewalling Mr Fyke's Otago Central Railway Extension Bill, the pas sago of the measure would be blocked. On tho motion for troing into Committee being put, Mr McKenzie moved an amend ment to the effect that its committal be postponed, but was defeated by 40 votes to 8. Ho thereupon threw up tho sponge, affirming thab though he regarded tho pro posed construction of the railway by land grants us an iniquity and a job, he would submit to the deoision of the large majority of tho Houso, for which condescension the member in charge of tho measure expressed his gratitude. A num ber of clauses were then passed with slight amendment, Mr Scobio McKenzie getting a clause inserted which provides that tho land granted to tho company shall be sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of in accor dance with the Land Laws in force for the timo being in tho colony. Tho lion, member no doubt proposed this clause with a view of allowing that though a runholder, ho wished to guard against seeing tho lands sold in large blocks. Just before the bill had passed through Committee the Minister for Lands entered tho chamber, and at once threw tho apple of discord into the discus sion. Ho urged that tho proposed bill re enacted the worst features of tho Midland Railway Bill of 1884, und moved a clauso imposing conditions with regard to the Settlement, claiming that he feared tho effect of the bill won Id be to block up land near tho railway liae, Mr Larnach, Sir J. Vogel, pud Mr Barron apprehended no such results, and in deference to the wishes of a

number of members Mr Richardson with drew his amendment, undertaking at tlie sume time thut Government should look into and consider the matter. A new clause providing for protection of riparian rights was proposed by Mr Seddon, and after considerable discussion was added to the bill. Before the bill was finally passed the Minister for Lands regretted that tho measure had not been referred to tlie Waste Lands Committee, and said that clause 7, which deals with land concession, would have to be entirely remodelled in the Legislative Council. Sir George Grey expressed tho opinion that the measure would inflict a very serious blow on tho prosperity of the colony. Reply ing to some remarks from Mr Seddon, tho Premier promised thab every care should bo taken to protect the mining interest. The Hon. Mr Fergus explained that he had supported the measure because he conceived it was the only way this railway could be proceeded wibh at an early date, and he regarded the construc tion of tho line as essential to the well being of the colony. Messrs John Mc- Kenzie and Duncan entered their protests against the passage of the bill, which, after six hours' discussion, was finally passed. The result was received with hearty applause, and Mr Pyke was warmly congratulated on engineering through a measure which he has had beforo Parlla

1 menb for many years. The Premier, on the House meeting on 1 folio"

Saturday afternoon, road tlie owing cablegram from the Speaker of the Legis lative Assembly, New South Wales : — " Have the goodness to inform lion, mem bers of tho House of Representatives of New Zealand that invitations to State banquet, to be given in this city on January 26th, in celebration of the com pletion of the first hundred years of Austra lasian settlement, will be sent to each of them at earliest date." He submitted the follow ing resolution on the question:—"That Mr Speaker be requested to convey to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales the thanks of the members of this House on his inviting them to the State banqhet at Sydney, on January 26th next, in commemaration of the Aus tralasian centenary." Mr Richard Reeves suggested that the Hineraoa should be sont over, but Major Atkinson thought that in times of retrenchment members desirous of going to the Centennial commemoration should do so at their own expense. Fair Rents Bill. Sir George Grey was afforded an oppor tunity on Saturday evening of moving the

second reading of his Fair Rents Bill. He explained that the measure was designed to

relieve a large number of suffering inhabi tants from the burdens which they were now sinking under, and stated that ifc pro vided equitable machinery for the adjust ment of rents. One amendment had been suggested, and had his concurrence—with regard to the constitution of the court for adjustment of rents. Mr Cowan said that ih Comuiil tec he should move that courts should be constituted of the local Resi-

dent Magistrate and two assessors, in place of a Supreme, Court judge and two Resident Magistrates'. The measure was also supported by Messrs Taylor an-.. Scobie McKenzie. The former declared ho had hot desired to ride in a carriage drawn by horses, While his sympathies were distinctly with the masses, and the member for Mount Ida pointed out that Crown tenants alone were not getting their rentals readjusted in the present.depressed time. The Premier approved of the principle of the bill, but said the measure was quite unworkable as previously framed. however, pro

raised to prepare in the recefc * WJ Sch would be workable and wjWJj happy to hand ifc over bo Sir George fciey to J2.it through the House ft WW •£ Ms-intention not to press Crown tenants for their rents bebween now and next session, when some measure of relief would be J-anbed. The second reading was agreed to on the voices, and thereupon Sir oeor o Grey moved that, the commitbed piesentij. This was opposed by bhe Premier, who re garded the proposal as quite anrewonaWe, inasmuch as the bill could nob be made workable this session. The motion was pressed on division by bhe lion, membenn charge of ib, and its committal was lost by 29 to 23. This virtually means that tlie Dill was thrown ou\fc. Oimnalce Harbour Board Bill. Ifc was expected that the Young Now , Zealand Party vould bitterly resist all Harbour Board Bulls, and thab bhe Opunake Harbour Board Bill would certainly be thrown out, but in politics it is always bhe unexpected thab happens. When this measure wus called on baturaay ifc was opposed by Dr. Newman, as championof the YoungNw Zealand Party, who said that there was considerable objec tion to ib on the pant of rabepayers in the dis trict This statement was absolutely denied by Major Atkinson, who challenged the member forThoindon to give any proot of his assertion. MeesrsMarchanbandSamuei who are ultimately acquainted wibh the dis trict and the requirements of the settlers, urged thab tho bill should be passed. It was stated that no rating powers were pro posed, and thab the measure merely author ised moneyH to bo borrowed and dues re ceived. The opposition collapsed and the bill went through-

ROWING ASSOCIATION REGATTA.

Tub Auckland Rowing Association Re gatta, which took place on Saturday after noon last, was no doubt the most successful ycb held under tho auspices pf that in stitution. The weather was all that could be desired, and the water was fairly trodd. Tho ferry steamer Britannia, which was under charter to the Association, wus flagship and was crowded with passengers, ancl she followed each event from start to finish, viz., from a point oft Sb. George s Bay to the end of tho Railway Pier. She had a Naval Brigade band on board, which dis coursed appropriate music afc intervals. Mr C C. Dacru ably discharged the onerous duty of starter, and invariably sent the com petitors away in jjood order. Mr .). M. Bri„ham wus umpire and Mr H. I arkei judge, and these gentleman, and also tho membtrsjof the committee, discharged their duties to tho safcitfCfiction of all. The row ing contests were of a most exciting descrip tion, close finishes being uiado 111 nearly every race, and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested by the spectator*. Tho pro gramme included ten events' and all event uated with the exception of a rob roy canoe race, which fell through for lu«k of entries. The following are the results ?— Maiden Whale boats.— Five crews faced thostarter and were sent, away well together. Wuitemata took the lead, closely followed by St. George's, and before half the distance had been rowed Ponsonby crept between them and finished three lengths ahead afSj>. George's, which was second ; City, third. Tho names of the winners are: 1, vj.. Hobson, lOst 101b ; 2, T. Green, list 101 b ; 3, J. MoDonald, list 21b ; 4, R. Thome, list 81b ; stroke, J. O'Brien, list 41b ; steer oar, W. Scott. Champion Gio Race.—There were four competing crews, und a very hard race was rowed from start to finish. The courso in this instance was over_ 2 miles in a straight line. West End left tho others in dashing style, and 1 they wore followed by St. Georges and North Shore side by side, Ponsonby bringing up the rear. North Shore soon drew even with the Wesb End, and some very heavy wagering was done by the backers of both crews. Ponsonby kept- well in mid ehannel, and though overlooked by many of tho spectators, they maintained an excellent position right through, and eventually won by three lengths. West End und North Shore fought tho race out with great de termination until St. George's put on a spurt, and then Wesb End gave place to the PnrhelH.ee, who finished second, with North Shore a good third, ami West End last. Tho winning crew included : 1, J. Payne, list .Mb; 2, J. Hcwson, list 101b; 3, J. W. Dickson, list 41b; stroke, D. Miller, list; coxswain, J. Scott.

Maij>kns Under 10st.—There were five crews for this event, which was of a less exciting character than tho previous con tests. Ponsonby dropped oub ab an early stage through breaking a scull. St. George's won easily by several lengths ; West End No. 1, second ; North Shore, 3rd ; West End No. 2, fourth ; and Ponsonbv lust. The win ning crew included:—!, W. Tizard* Bst 121b; 2, J. Hartwell, 9sb7Jb; 3, VV. Clay ton, 9st lllb ; stroke, E. H. Clayton, list 61b.

Junior Whaleboats. — Four crew 3 entered nnd three started, North Shore having failed to put in an appearance. Waibemaba led from start to finish, and won easily, with St. George's second and Pon sonby third. The names of the winning crew are :—l, W. Nottingham (list); 2. R. May nard (list 8!b); 3, W. Smith (lOst 121b); 4, G. Barrett (12sb 101b); stroke, W. H. George (list 21b). Scullers' RAce.—A.Bailey (Waibemata), M. Keefe (Waibemata), and W. Harris (Ponsonby) started for this, Keefe rowing in a punt. A good start wus effected, but Keefo almosb at once run foul of Harris und bhe nexb minute swamped in front of the Ponsonby men, so ho was completely out of the running and Harris was greatly impeded. Bailey, who was inshore, pulled away quietly and came in a winner very easily.

Junior Gigs.—This race was for oarsmen who had never won a senior race, and brought out a field of four, West End send ing two crews, Ponsonby and North Shore one each. West End ]>o. 1 took the lead at the start, the others being close up, Pon sonby second. Positions were unaltered until the wharf was reached, when the Ponsonby spurted, drew ahead, and won by a clear boat _ length, West End No 1 second. The following comprised the winning crew : 1, W. Scott, Bst 121b; 2, J. Stitchbury, list 41b; 3, J. Hewson, list 101b; stroke, J. Payne, list 51b. Senior Whai,f,boats.— This race was a match between tho Waitemata and North Shore Clubs. There was a great struggle all the way. North Shore dropping back off St. George's Bay, camo at the finish, and answering to the call of the steer oar, came home winner by a clear length. The win ning crew Were as follows :—l, A. Logan, lOstlOlb; 2, G. Wynward, list 121b ; 3, V. S. Maries, list 121b ;. 4, J. McKenzie, 12st; stroke, T. Sullivan, list 101b ; steer oar, R. Logan. Maiden Gins. —This was a very good race between the St. George's and Ponsonby crews. Five started, viz., North Shore, West End (two crews), St. George's and Ponsonby. St. George's took the lead at the start and maintained it until the last quarter of a mile, when Ponsonby chal lenged them, and after a good struggle dreW dway, winning with something in hand. The winning crew were : —l, A. Finlayson, lOst 51b ; 2; T. Green, list 101b ; 3, J. McDonald, list 21b; stroke, C. Stitchbury, list 41b. Senior Bona Fide Gigs.—West End had two crews entered for this race, but only one started, while St. George's opposed them. At first it seemed as i? ifc would bo a walk-over for St; George's, as, owing to an accident, it was long after the right time that the Wesfc End showed up. When the flag dropped, West End at once dashed off

and in the first dozen strokes bad a lead of half-a-lewgth. St. George's drew up, and half-way were level, but West End spurted, and aided by the bad steering of their op ponents, drew away, and took a clear boat's length, which, ab bhe finish, they in creased to three. West End's crew were ; 1 T. N. Baxter, lOst; 2, J. W. Baxter, lOsb 21b ; 3, W. A. Lumsden, lOsb 12lb; stroke, H. E. Griffiths, 9st 121b.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR; MONDAY. DECEMBER 18, 1887.

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Business Notices. STRAWBERRY QARDENS! j ' ! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY' GARDENS, Next the Upper Wharf, Devronport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM!. MARK PARRISH, In returning thanks to his supporters for past favours, begs to inform them and the public generally that he has great pleasure in announcing that these well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are now open. Mark Punish being one of the largest strawberry growers in the colony, will always have a large and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, the largest, and most delicious fruit in tlie market, and they will not bo stinted in quantity either. FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY ! Tea, Coffee and other Refreshments always on hand. Three hundred visitors can bo seated at the tables at one time. Lawn Tennis and Croquet Ground, and other amusements for the convenience of visitors. STRAWBERRIES AXD CREAM! WILLOW GROVE GARDENS DEVOWPORT. School Treats and Picnic Parties provided for by special arraneroment. Family orders, dinner parties, and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens at half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence. , M. PARRISIt. PROPRIETOR. — (j-LEDHILL'S 2ERATED WATER AND CORDIAL FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST (Late Siiarlands. J. J. SWINNERTON, WOOD TURNER, WY.vnnAAt-stkeet. Established 1866. A reduction of 25 per cent, on all common work. Billiard Sails Exchanged. Special care given to lie-turning and Staining. Pool Pins, Marbles, and Chalk Pockets always on hand. THE "STAR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. i , NOW READY. AN ENTIRELY ORIGINAL SERIES. NEW ZEALAND SCENERY! NEW ZEALAND FLOWERS 1 NEW ZEALAND POETRY ! LOCAL BARDS AND WORLD-WIDE SENTIMENTS. The Stjur series of Christmas and New Year Cards is n&w published, and will be found to be admirable specimens of Colonial art, while tho Mottoes linvc been chosen with euro from the verses sunt in connection with tho recent Poetical Competition. In addition there are verses by Mr W. R. Wills, Mr J. L. Kelly and others. The Curds are beautifully printed in colours, and tho devices and Mottoes are specially appropriate, as offer ings from tho Sunny South to tho Wintry- North, or for sending to friends in tho colonies. The public mar obtain theso at tho Star Office or from booksellers and stationers throughout tho colony. Orders should bo given oarly. THE "STAR" SERIES or Christmas and New Year Cards. LOCAL ART ! LOCAL TALENT 1 LOCAL INDUSTRY 1 To be had afc the Stab, Office, Shortland street, and all Booksellers. NOTHER Fact is thab J. H. Dalton ha sglvon away 2,000 Pairs of Trousers in twolvo mouths, and intends to try to double the number nox tycar.



Drapery, Clothing, &c THE BABY LINEN AND LADIES UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE, SILK HOSE! SILK HOSE ! p. dTvTson Has j_st purchased a job line of Silk Hose, and will sell them as under :— HALF COST! HALF COST PRICES! Ladles' Black. Palo Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2s lid, 3s6d, 3s lid; Maroon, Navy, Cardinal, 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d. Children's Pale Blue, Pink, and Cream, I,lslid; 2, 2b 3d ; 3, 2s 6d ; 4, 2a 9d ; 5 2s lid. Black und Dark Colours, 23 3d, 2a 6d, 2s 9d,,35, 3. 3d. 200 dozen Ladles' Trimmed Linen Collars at 6d each; usual prices, Is to 2s 6d. 15,000 yards Beaded Net in Navy. Maroon, Black and Gold, Black and Silver, Drab, etc., all at 2d per yard ; usual price, 8d yard. | 400 yards Beaded Gossamer, White and Silver, Drab and Gold, Brown and Gold, at 6d per yard; usual price. Is per yard. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Printed Skirts from Is lid, 23 3d, 23 6d, 2s lid—very cheap. Ladies' Print Dresses from 6s lid to 'lis. " Ladies' Stuff Dresses from 12s 6d to 21m. Ladies' Print Morning Wrappers. 2s ltd to'4g lia. Children's Print. Sateen, and Stuffinesses, :_T._ to 7e 6d, at half -warehouse prices.. Very special lino-50 do_en Ladies' and Chil dron ..Printed Aprons at 6d each Ailso. largo variety of Coloured and White Aprons from 7-.d to 6s 6d. ftiagniflcent assortment of Fans, bought very cheap, to be sold at 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d; worth 3s 6d to 14s 6d. In all the newest shades. Bmu tiful variety of dun Bonnets from Is to 9s 6d. No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts. PETCE I PRICE j pRICIS 1/0 IXI-6 I IT 1/6 BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTEICH FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, and Pink. In Just Received, a parcel -I n c r\r) of the above, to be sold to nt> i ___&_i —"*■ tlie very low price o_ <M fflß____t_ W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Str__t > West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try OUTTERICK'S T>APER "DATTERNS. Metrbpolitatt Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT— Wm. p. ouilvie, DRAPER. VICTORIA-STREET WEST. TTIIEAPER THAN EVER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. C. HOPKINS. London Hotrsi-, Victoria and Nelson Sts., Is now showing some of the cheapest Drapery and Clothing ever offered in Auckland, as the following lines Will show;— ..._J • Dress Materials in Greys, Browns, and Fawns, *4s lid for 12yds; Striped Delaines, 12yds for 3s lid ; grand value in Di eSs Materials at 6s 9d, •in fashionable shades; Coloured Satin in all shades, from Is per yard; 80-inch Heavy Twill Sheeting, Is OJd (Whtte); 90-inch Heavy Twill SheetinK, Is 3d (White); a lot of Slip Mats, 18 •each; Men's Mosgiel Tweed Suits, 33s 6d; Men's Tweed Suits, 12s 9d: Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 7s lid ; Men's Coloured Molo Trousers, 4s lid (value for your money); Men's Tweed Trousei., 3s lid pair ; Youths Tweed Trousers, .s lid ; Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s 6d; grand line in Men's Merino Sox, 9d; Men's Brown Cotton Sox. 2.d per pair. .-,.■' G HOPKINS, London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets! N.B.—Open fever 7 evening till 9 o'clock. Insurance TKTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM- J3! PANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital * i ..,..£1,000,(»0. i Paid-up and Reserve Funds £435,000 [protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can he Effected in thib Company, CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND .LIBERALITY. JAMES B UTTLEi ___t_-*es, Jf b w York Ij if b INSURANCE COMPANY. i, ; i Cash Assets, Ist January, 1887 .. £15,518,817 Interne lor 1886 ; . .-. _. £3,956,874 Local Director C. C. M C MIIIA N, _Es Q. (Messrs W. McArthur & Co.) Solicitors: Messrs Russeto, & Cai_f____- Bankers: Bank of Australasia. PoUioies issued guaranteeing the return of all Premiums in addition to the sum insured if death occur within a twenty-year period. J. HUGO HARROP, Resident Agent Public Rotices. «' Q T A R" A GENdY. The following are authorised to RECEIVE ADVERTISEMENTS for Star :- PORTER & Co., Ironmongers, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PORTER & Co., Ironmongers, SYMONDS-S-'RIET. PORTER & Co., Ironmongers NEWMARKEIV Mr ROBINSON, Chemist, PARNELL. Mr JONES, lßOfc-tOXGfeR, PONSONBY, Mr T. J. HENSHAW, New-btreet, ONEHUNGA Mb LILLEWADL, Grookb, &0„ DEVONPORT. EVONSHIRE DAIRY FACTORY BUTTER, STAR BRAND. 1 Having completed our Factory for the ftlaiiii facture of Butter (iii the district 41 Mangaro), and aro now receiving l a largo Supply otniUK, we are soiling our Star Brand Butter at 10d per lb at the Devonshire Dairy Depot, Karangahapo ROad, and at our branoh, oorherof Picton-street and Ponsonby Road. Any Star Brand sold else where (for the present) will not be from-our Factory. Having secured the most modern machinery obtainable, and being Situated in the best btttter-produeing district In the Province of Auckland, we are in position to Bdpply a bene* article thttn can be obtained from any other Source. We rbspeetfully solicit a trial from all who desire to obtain first-class butter. AMBURY AND ENGLISH, Proprietors.



i*?* ; co__it_s^Jy^p">^ :_SS3Sg^_H Houses in A™?L„ t ;Ktaf-lMi_ '_■' '■ opposite Riite^ffiet,^raft &I*W i Ad -^ e --.__l__ S T7 8 , $____Wm^ .-': " lA l«ltt___ . ontf^] Weekly, lo^WliT 11 ' ***i i as£_^gte»ii* M LEND 1-,-^' M jj__^ffisffcja«^: M°_JS^___S^^3Js! •'; J^«SO/'& y R._gM ■ ! H_*x* --^- i -^S___H______ l bortl___S_W ; willumcolmia-i, mm ' 1 g§_f_s£ii QUEENSLAND MORTGA_E,.-_._s! DISCOUNT B__-K_Sf_- COMPANY, t i D_itßT-_Tu_ET<oj.Qtte.h_td, : t ! ■ - ' AUCKLAND.: ;, ' H.aiOffleesß_i_s_s_ '■"■?■, !_- I Agencies; Auckland, Sydney, and _te%6_-_.{ Money advanced from _5 and up*w_t»! any amount required, to suit the bono*-/ upon Personal Ffe-K-ld, Leksefcd-, MUj\ TdngiUe -tfedttfify, reps.y_ble la _a|tfsy m may be arranged, either Weekly, _!__%, „ Quarterly Inßtftlmeit. i at lUireii (Staleiit nu& Adv_nc6. ni_de ei-ft>i__Wiife V-iodt moval; also on ail kinds of ___t____, inol-dttg Bond Wftrf-iitSi etc. Bills Diiicountod at current tates. Inter vie ws and commun-iatkiß.'W-l be _-d strictly confidential . Office _ioWs: Frtrail6 ail 5 tftiqe-v A R'l'.H ti[ R flOli. LAND ANT MONETARY AGEST. ' '' 24, __dE-__N_~CT___T : ' ' (-iiree fio<ai past STARVCf&^b'•: : ■, I am prepared to valuo land :in AinilaMtir. the country for. intending, piurchadSS'lt'-fi_t| reasonable fe.nis. All land Bold land 1 charge2JpetoentrW>_H____m; !" ,;i,: I am prepared to negotiate Ar _£jNsla__s; . fromiffitoile.doo. Advances made on Colonial and EflglMi «• ■ ■ 'P6H.1.& Havi-j iAfeehts lnalilartsof Australiaan^ ia; I',--an ; : \v"'lUs_a-sntaSfroniX6pW£l6,OTL • ' IN DVS T M AL ': Am IfMI PERMANENT INVESIMIiJT.SOCIKTY OS 1 :m&Eam Regarments ' . L__ t^__j_.'if extentogdver, r f ""■{ .tcpayabli^ ;. _ '~'.-" -'■'.. !' *'!_.' '.' ..... lyear ~ .-. «1:0.. i *i2i4_ 2 y.af... .. 10 10 if :6ye_rs..,: .. --8-I*}-- -Will is---- ".!..!■! '-Ill' log-;; ■:: "j-ii i__-L The Board lias power in "^"S?" Want of Employment to SuspeW P«ni»» fi Botr6Wef-Sh_wiin Prpfltß. ,ji£_tt_ Part or whole ofrlhe advance Wg at any time.: Merest ceases «%t»_^|jf liberty to Bull his flSy mm mor Ufflt of mnii WZ j „is property sti-jebt to the mot.age » « S cSSfer of QUfiES-STREET «nd WhCAN; LANE, Atttttofffo. b^c toTO»!__!-- A UdELA^D7««I JX nPiTT?.ATIVE J ,B,U_M. u^ fl "' " • brwciri^^v^- ..• : ——J'-,.- ' '.■_" i iijotal ara" 1 -' i Repayments extend- p er «-.*_; Pj_mm ' i ...,1-ea.j.- -*■ fljgij 4lj ;; : _year_... ■..-- '-JLJ I }., 11316-0 4 year. .. l u s l 13618 9 ' ; 6 year... ..*■ ;J j_. . 14713 9 , .10 year. ■- ;^±^JZL~ r - r __z_mitit "^dlrO-alartegW «**J» COMB 6he, c# a£ r^Jgbnftff' I «____E«S^^: Vj _ . 8 B S A_N ° l " -.000 hou-:^^ 1 -' vif PATTERNS For Draw& ? ; D^ m B |S for the ; ' - MaDßlon trS«Tviee««. SCRIMS. **J±*itpi Varnishes,^ V W.PSI^IfP sfi i, j