VICTORIAN DERBY DAY.

A BRILLIANT SCENE.

THE LADIES' DRESSES,

HOW AUSTRALIAN PEER WON,

NIAGARA AND TRANTER

DEFEATED, BUT NOT DISGRACED.

(From Hippona.)

Melbourne, October 30. Saturday (Derby Day) was my first ex perience of racing at Flemington, and to me it was fraught with the greatest in terest, inasmuch as four out of the nine competitors who were saddled up for the great race first saw the light of day in the Auckland province, and, further, two of the number carried the colours of the popular local sportsman, the Hon. E. Mitchelson. The weather was simply glorious, a bright sun and clear blue sky being tempered with a pleasant cool breeze. Victorian press men assured mo that the attendance was very much greater than in any previous year, and I should think that there is no reason to doubt their word, for the whole of the immense stands were packed, while the "hill" and "flat" were a mass of human beings. What a sight the lawn presented as the saddling bell rang for the jockeys to weigh out for the Blue Riband ! Thousands of beautifully-dressed ladies and their escorts paraded the elastic turf, and the scene of brilliancy and gaiety that presented itself was one that ..half never be effaced from my memory. Truly, Flemington is a wonderful place, and the way that the arrangements are carried out is the cause of the greatest wonder and admiration to the stranger. Notwithstanding the crush and bustle, everything goes like clockwork, and there are hone of those tedious delays in starting the races that we are accustomed to on New Zealand racecourses. The powers that be of the Victoria Racing Club study their patrons, and everything that the human mind can suggest for their comfort has been done, the whole being carried out on a scale of magnificence and splendour. And ■what shall I say of the perfect railway arrangements? To see tens of thousands carried to and from the course without crush of any kind, and landed at the station ten minutes after the last race is run, makes me shrug my shoulders as I think of the journey on similar occasions between Auckland and Ellerslie. The Victorian race-goer is wonderfully good-natured, and the only object he appears to have in view is to enjoy himself and endeavour to make others do the same. There is no sign of depression or want of wealth. Everyone in the vast throng appears to have his or her share, whether'it is in the pad dock, on the hill or the flat, and how they dispense it in backing their fancy! Not those individuals, mind you, who daily follow turf pursuits, but.every one who visits the course—mart, woman and child.

The Dresses

Describing ladies' dresses is nob in my lino, but a local fashion critic states that "visitorssawourVictorian women Under the very best possible conditions on Saturday." Uhe same authority continues: —"Next to Lady Loch's garden party the Derby Day was the best display of outdoor spring dressing we have had as yet, and one cannot but be .struck with the great change from last year. Although the former season showed good style, coupled with sim plicity, yet all materials wero very much the same, and an absence of strong contra^, -was observable. Women either wore fairly good gowns or simple white and cream -embroideries. But this year the rich gowns have grown richer and more elaborate, while the simple ones have become simpler. One see 3 side by side amongst those who are noted for good style, handsome dresses of rich watered silk and gold lace ornamentations, and the simplest gingham frocks, each wearer being considered thoroughly well dressed. In cotton as well as soft silk is to be noticed a tendency to return to tho style of early years of the century—viz., short waists, with sashes or belts and bishop sleeves. In the richer materials, straight flowing garments are most preferred, either in redingote or pelisse style, opened in order to show the petticoat in front. But, to return to cottons, the threat that large checks would force their way to the front has turned out to be true. But these, when entrusted to a good dressmaker, re unit in artistic and smart frocks, the reverse beinc- the case when made up by anyone lacking in skill. To illustrate my meaning, I may mention a frock in pink and white gingham as an example of clever workman ship. The check was rather large, but the bodice and draperies were so well cut and fitted so perfectly that the pattern of the material played quite a secondary part to the make, and the fit destroyed what in inferior hands would have been a 'loud' dress. Tho contrast to this was a handsome gown worn by Mrs Malle son. The entire skirl was of white satin duchesse, and scattered over the V shaped draped front wero tiny pom-pom pendants of gold and black. Over this was worn a long redingote of black watered silk, reach ing almost to the edge of the skirt. Ab tho back thiswasopen, showing the flowing folds of the white satin skirt. The bodice portion in front was ornamented withrevers of white satin, covered with gold lace. Her bonnet was a gold skeleton one, covered with lace. The judicious massing of black and white was very observable in this gown."

The Interest in the Kace

The several events of the day fall into utter insignificance compared with the interest taken in the Derby. Immediately the saddling-up bell rings out its warning note, a rush is made by both sexes to wit ness the candidates undergo their toilettes, while on the signal being given that the horses are on the course, every coign of vantage is at once taken by the eager sight seers, and even the great army of cash bookmakers—who wager during the pro gress of the other race—drop their calling for the time to see the running.

Auckland Visitors

I made my way to the lawn after Lons • dale, the Maribrynong Plate winner, had weighed in, when quite a number of Auck land faces met my gaze. There were the well-known figures of Mr and Mrs Thomas Barnett, Mr and Mrs W. Winstone, Mr and Mrs Neumegen, Mr W. Sibbin, Mr Philips (son of th 3 Town Clerk), and Mr T. Garrett, a Thames publican, while mingling among those in the "bird cage" were Mr H. N. Abbott and Captain Lloyd (late of the Union Company service), nob to menbion Mr W. Lyons, who had to come across from Sydney, and Mr J. Gallagher. The last-named has given up the book am* pencil, and now keeps a well-appointed hotel at Hotham, and I am glad to hear is Srosp-ring well. Among others known in r ew Zealand strolling aboub were Messrs R. Ray, J. Pilbrow, A. Drake, Moss and Harry Prince. The Derby Candidates Interviewed. The first of the equine candidates that I interview are the Hon. E. Mitchelson's pair, Tranter and Whakawai, who are being pre pared for the fray in one of the open sheets. A dense crowd surrounds Tranter, for not a few think that he is the one capable of de : feating Abercorn, while Whakawai algo has numerous admirers. Mr W. E. Dakin, the trainer, looks very confident as he gives

Hughes the "leg-up"on Tranter, and as he nas expressed the opinion to me that ho thought the son of Pungawerewere would win, I think what; enthusiasm there will be in Auckland to-night should ib be verified. The Victorian public delight in looking over a good bit of horseflesh, so it was with the greatest difficulty that I squeezed through the crowd to interview Niagara. "He will have to be a two-stone better colb than anything engaged " is the first criticism I hear from a prominent sport, but it appears to me that the son of Anteros is much better in condition than most people imagine. Standing by Niagara is Mr W. Cooper in earnest conversation with Robertson, and there ia a look in the visages of both owner and jockey thab the " all orange " will secure the judge's ver dict. It doen't take me long to spot Aber corn, whose saddle at the time of my arrival is being adjusted by Hale 3. The colb looks the very picture of health and condition, and those who saw him run at Randwick give the opinion thab he is pounds better. The Hon. J. White, seated under a tree close by, coolly watches operations, and more than one " society " lady and gentle man shake hands with owner and breeder and wish him "good luck." At anothor part of the "birdcage," I espjr the familiar form of the Hon. W. Robinson, and close alongside the Canterbury J sportsmen are Messrs Ray and Pilbrow. j They are watching George Cutts preparing Enfilade, but, noble-looking animal that he is in appearance, I look on his chance with little favour, simply because he does not bear the stamp of having undergone a thorough preparation. Enfilade's friends are few, and I cross over to the spot where Australian Peer is being prepared for the fray. It was my first interview with the brown son of Dare bin, and remembering that he triumphed over Trident but a few weeks back, I linger " scanning his points " for some considerable time. One who knows a thing or two whispers in my ear that Australian Beer will win, but I shake my head in doubt. Wo watch the ruddy faced elderly gentleman, Mr W. Gannon, givo Gorry his "final instructions," and then take a hasty look at Pakeha and Jebusite, but although both good-looking colts, neither strike me as having a chance with Abercorn and Niagara, whom I elect to stand by, and thence make my way to tho betting enclosure. I find Abercorn is a hot favourite, his admirers betting even money that he wins, while 7 to 2 is taken about Tranter, and 11 to 2 The Australian Peer. Niagara is at the outside price of 8 to 1, and 20 to 1 can be had about Enfilade.

Taking up my position in tho press box, I watch the preliminary gallop, when I feel more convinced that Niagara will be very hard to boat, and it is indeed an anxious time to the crowd as Mr Watson files the competitors into line. Enfilade waa very fractious, and lashed out ab Niagara on his hind quarter before the flag dropped. Lava made tho pace in the interest of Abercorn immedi ately the signal was given, but as the horses turned out bf the straight, Niagara, who ap peared to be running unkindly, badly inter fered with Tranter, and it was the means of the last-named endeavouring to shy into the paddock gate. This lost Tranter a lot of ground. Whakawai went up to Lava ab the back of the course, whero Niagara was again running unkindly. Robertson here foolislily took a pull ab him, and brought the colb from a good position at the head of the field to the rear with Jebusite. Passing the sheds, Abercorn began to creep forward, and by a brilliant run Niagara again shot up like a streak of lightning to the front division. Abercorn showed first round the turn, bub Tho Australian Peer, running closer to the fence, was nearly even with him, and Robertson had to bring Niagara right on the outside of tho chunped field—a wide circuit—before stralghtenine; him for the ran home. Abercorn was seen to bo in dif ficulties at this point, and he was not then asked for his best effort, for Hales seetf.ed to know that the colt was nearly all out, and was' saving something for tho finish. First Niagara and then The Australian Peer came to him, and still it was be lieved that Abercorn had something in reserve. The idea was dispelled when Hales called upon him determinedly at the end of the lawn, but tho colb could make no satisfactory response. The Australian Peer, with a long easy stride and characteristic style of gathering his hind legs Under him, stretched oub for a lengbh's lead to tho post, while Niagara and Aber corn fought so evenly bhab Mr Wakloy could nob separate them. Tranter finished fourth, while some lengths distant came Enfilade and Whakawai. The time re corded for the race was 2min 40sec, the fastest being that of Martini-Henry and Trident, who each compassed the distance in 2min 39sec. Thero was bub little en thusiasm shown as Tho Australian Peer was led to the weighing room, and tho only winner to any extent was his o\vnor, who backed him for a good round sum. Aus tralian Peer's victory may be summed up as a mild sort of surprise, and was anything but a popular one among the public. The bridle was required to make fiorry .scale the weight, but on " all right" being declared, the winner was led to tho front of the vice-regal box, where Lady Loch {the Governor's wife) adorned the colt with a silver-clasped blue ribbon. There is not the slightest doubb in my mind that Niagara should havo won the race, and, to say the least, ho was badly ridden. The son of Anteros should have been kept in front, and I feel certain Australian Peer would not have had his name on tho scroll of Blue Riband winners. Tranter was also badly ridden, and it is a thousand pities that his trainer did nob see fib to secure a more capable horseman to ride the colt.

-Robertson and «orry Interviewed.

After the race I interviewed Robertson and Gorry. The first-named attributed Niagara's defeat simply to the fact of his running unkindly, and he thought the cause of this was partly due to the colb never having previously run oh the course. He further stated that Niagara interfered with Tranter, and it was due to this thab Tranter endeavoured to run off in the early part of the journey. Gorry thus described the race, which I give in his own words:— " I got very badly away, and was almost lefb at the post. By the time the stone wall was reached, though, I greatly improved my position, and I began to run up to Abercorn, who was leading tbe.ffqld and going strongly. I kept my position till the turn was readied, Where I was racing almost on terms with Niagara and Aber corn. I continued to keep with the pair till about the distance post, when I gave Australian Peer his head, and he ran home rather an easy winner by a length."

THAMES NOTES.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN' CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Thames Foreshore.

The tailings from the foreshore are now being concentrated by Mr Tapp at the 1 works in Bank-street. He informs me that the results so far have been very satisiac - tory.

County Nominations.

The following nominations were received to-day in connection with the forthcoming counby elections :—Waiotahi: A. Brodie and J. Coutts, who have thus been re turned unopposed. Kauaeranga: D. W. Pitkethley, W. S. Greenville, and J. L. Walton. Totara: J. Town send, J. Nicholls, and J. A. Stevens. Parawai: W. Car penter and T. A. Dunlop. Hastings : W. Deeble and J. B. Steedman. Two mem bers are to be elected for the Kauaeranga riding, and one for Parawai, Totara, and Hasting;..

DIOCESAN CHORAL FESTIVAL.

The 15th Annual Choral Festival in con nection with the opening of the Anglican Synod, which was held on Wednesday evening in St. Matthew's Church, was from more points than one decidedly an improve ment to those of the last two years. By 7.30 the church waa ' full to the doors, and the unsurpliced members of the various choirs in their places. As tho bell ceased ringing the clergy, preceded by the sur pliced choirs, entered at the west door, on entering which the organ pealed forth the first two lines of the refrain of hymn No. 306 A. and M., "Saviour, blessed Saviour.. The boys, however, lost their lead, and it was nob till the men entered the nave thab tho hymn fairly started, which was sun<f in unison until the stalls were reached, when tho rest was sung in har mony by the full choir. The Rev. G. H. b. Walpole intoned the service to Talliss Festal setting, the responses being taken up promptly by tho choir, a lew ladies being rather behind in the first bwo. The special Psalms, Nos. 2. and 99, were sung respectively to Young's double chant in D and Gov's single in G, the pointing and antiphonal attack being rcmarkablyeven and precise, showing careful training. The first lesson was read by the Rev. C. A. Tobin, and followed by the Cantate set to Sir George Elvey's double chant in E flat, This canticle was not well started, < the ladies on the oantoris side being consider ably behind, and throughout" it lacked brightness. Tho second lesson was read by the Rev. E. J. Phillips. The Deu_ Misereatur was set to Maun's single chant in G and was sung well, the latter half of the Gloria being a little unde cided in the pointing. After the third collect Dr. Stainer's grand anthem "I am Alpha " was sung, Mr Trimnell playing an extemporaneous introduction to the same, showing his ability and ta_te in his mani pulation of the "king of all instiuments." The basses, who led off in chorus, were decidedly weak though precise in their at tack. The first full chorus was sung in pood time and briskly. Mrs G. Coates (St. Paul's) sang the solo Sanctus in a manner that must have pleased those who understand how such a solo should be rendered, and notwithstanding that she had the disadvantage of singing into the reading desk and being on the same lovel as the congregation was heard dis tinctly at the other end of the church. The final chorus being the Sanctus repeated in harmony was too loud at the outset bub finished better, the basses comine it again with the first refrain and words "I am Alpha" the other parts singing a sostenuto amen. Hymn No. 431, "Disposer Sup reme " was badly started, owing to tho fine old tune having: beon so many times sung in so many different ways. After the sermon (a very able discourse by the Rev. J. Mar shall, of Te Aroha), was sung hymn 427 A and M " Who are these." Duringthe offer tory, hymn No. 365 " O Lord of Earth and Heaven and Sea" was well sung, being noticable in accuraoy of expression. After the benediction pronounced by Bishop Cowie hymn 391 "Onward.Christian Soldiers,"was sung as a recessional the fine accompani ment by Mr Trimnell being very effectively executed. As concluding voluntary, Mr Trimnell played tho choruses " Worthy is the Lamb " and " Amen " from tho Messiah in his usual able manner. Taking the ser vice as a whole tho music was well ren dered by the few voices who wero there, though not being oi a high festival nature, but Mr Trimnell was wise in selecting a simple service and rendering thab well, than a more fostal service spoiled. No doubt next year we shall sco a consider able change for the better and moro interest will be shown by the churches generally. Great credit is duo to the conductor and organist, Mr Trimnell, who has quite won the esteem and confidence of tho united choirs under his charge and there is not the slightest doubt but that the Association have secared the services of one who will bo the means of redeeming it from its present low ebb to more than its former height. Great praißc is also due to Mr Wandsbrough (Hon. Secretary) for tho efficiency with which almost single handed he carried out the management of the Festival. Appended is a list of the church choir of the Association and their attendance.

It is not to be supposed thab the simple l, nature of the service to thab to which we have been accustomed was a matter of absolute choice, but of necessity ; owing to the poverty of the Association preventing any expense in the way of obtaining music of a moro elaborate nature. The short allowance of time at disposal for practice also necessitated a very simple service.

WAIKATO NOTES.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, this day. Hamilton Public Baths.

Ik young communities one cannot always expect that the old adage that "in the multitude of councillors there is wisdom" will be verified, and although .Hamilton cannot now be regarded as an infant settle ment, it has, ib appears, nob abtained the age which confers wisdom on its councillors. This is written in respect to the proceedings of the Borough Council ab their last meeting. Ib is well known to the burgesses that for a long time an effort was being made bo exbend the Baths at Hamiltpn (Hillsbro' Terrace), and that ib is a work which is absolutely necessary for tbo safety and cleanliness of tho people no reasonable man will gainsay. A rapid and dangerous river is flowing through the centre of the borough, and it is nothing less than the duty of tho Council to take such measures as will en sure that the future inhabitants will have thab knowledge of bhe nabatory arb which will enable them to save themselves and others in case of accidents in the river. There is now a thoroughly proficient teacher of the swimming art in Hamilton, and the con duct of the Borough Council at their meet ing will probably disgust him, and he will leave bhe disbrict. Many who would have become good swimmers under his tuition will nob now be taughb bhe arb. The burgesses should at once take action to have the expression of the opinion of the full Council by requisitioning the Mayor to call another meeting of the Council to finally determine the queibion of extending the Baths.

The Baths question, however, is nob a singular one in tha many questions thab arise bebween what is called Hamil ton East and West. Time and again these petty differences have arisen, and Hamilton East has always shown that it is unable to look to the future of Hamil ton as Hamilton, but limits itself to Hamil ton East.

There is one remedy, and only one, Which Hamilton—that is the West side must now avail itself of. and that is to cast Hamilton East adrift and to include within the Borough the valuable and rising town of Frank ton, when the beautiful avenue planted in Grey-street, Hamilton East, will make a pleasant and ornamental suburb.

THOUGHTS SUGGESTED BY THE- PRESENT STATE OF PUBLIC FEELING TOWARDS SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL MASTERS.

In the year 1877 the Legislature of this colony devised a scheme for the general education of its youth which claimed to be secular, free and compulsory. The motives which suggested the adoption of this plan were generally applauded by the majority of the community, and almost all classes have freely partaken of its benefits. Its adminis tration, if, as must be confessed, somewhat costly, has been highly successful; and it is now generally acknowledged that there is at the present moment no English-speak inc community whero primary education is more thorough than that of the colony ol New Zealand. During tho decade now completed, hundreds of the youth ol the colony, both male and female, have pro ceeded from the primary to the secondary and higher schools of education, and many ot these now occupy positions of trust and responsibility both in tho public service and in the commercial world. If, as Sir Robert Stout lately remarked, these youths could at once make their voices heard through the ballot-box, there would bo no fear of the integrity of the system being interfered with, because they can appreciate, and, perhaps, they only, what a sound elementary education has done for them. They know far better than their parents what the indefatigable industry of their teachers ha. secured for them—an inheritance, which if it rested only with them, would be most certainly transmitted to their children, and children's children. It is hardly necessary to ask—' Is the education" system, then, in danger?" when we look around and observe its assailants. First, there are certain sections of the clergy who, continually harping on one string, call it a godless, im moral system, because, forsooth, each "ism" is not allowed time and oppor tunity to inculcate its particular creed or tenets. Then thero is a crowd of self styled economists, who, for the most part sufficiently wealthy to incur personal ex penses for the education of their children, are loud in their cry for retrenchment, totally ignoring two very patent facts— firstly, that whatever the cost of edu cation is, all, poor and rich alike, pay a proportional share of it; and secondly, that were tho system done away with, the poor man's child would get very little, and in most cases no education at all. And lastly, there is the large crowd of the thoughtless, many of whom are doing their utmost to bring schools and schoolmasters into contempt by their ignorant criticism of school work, school organisation, and school discipline. Many who ought, and indeed it may be believed do know better, cry out againsb the maintenance of establish ments for the training of teachers. Are we, then, likely to obtain teachers worth their salt without training them ? Is the legal profession, tho medical or the clerical, is any trade or calling recruited from the men in the street ? It L. true that somo individuals may exhibit more or lens natural aptitude for ono kind of work than for another, but it is well known that without technical training they can never become experts or even moderately efficient workers. If this or any other community were fully alive to its best interests, no person, male or female, would be allowed to conduct either a public or private school until clear and indisputable evidence were forthcoming of tho physical, moral, and intellectual fitness for such employment. And when such a class of individuals has been obtained, and it is only timo that can do this, a wise community will value its possession, and insist, both by precept and example, and more especially by the latter, that the in structors of the youth of the country must be respected for their office' sake. They will not condemn them on ex jMrle state ments, when somo incidental eventgives rise to a difference of opinion ; theywillnot attri bute motive,Bof selfishness, pecuniary gain or ambition to those whom they themselves have placed in tho highest post of responsi bilityin the State; they will notdemand their expulsion and degradation till thoy have in contestable proof that their confidence is no longer deserved. Neither will they grudge them the pecuniary emoluments they may obtain for their labours. They will learn to recognise that in the teaching profession, as in every other department of life, high intellectual'acquirements, force and deci sion of character, power of organisa tion, experience, and perhaps above all the ability to impart instruction with success, are entitled to and must obtain the only material reward the world has in its power to bestow. Older communities than the colony of New Zealand have recog nised this fact, and have frequently raised their successful schoolmasters to the Bench of Bishops, and more than once to the archi episcopal throne itself. When any society fully realises that the trained, experienced and successful touchers in its public schools aro those who know best about the work in which they have been all their lives engaged ; that they, of all others, are least likely to make mistakes in matters of detail and management ; that they are, more than any magisterial power or police, the firmest upholders of authority; and that they are doing more than any other public servants to promote discipline and dis courage lawlessness, that society has begun a march of progress which may be continued with hope. HKNRY WOKTHI-TOTON', Head-master Wellesley-strcet School.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

A SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting of the above body was held last Friday evening. Present. tho Mayor (Dr. W. G. Scott), Councillors Hill- Rowe, Sbeldrick, Jackson, Wilson, Kee, han, Hills and Goldsbury. The Council went into committee to consider the best means of raising a loan of £5,000 for water works purposes. After considerable dis cussion it was resolved as follows :—"That the Council having determined to construct and complete waterworks for the supply of pure water to the inhabitants of One hunga, propose to raise a special loan of £5,000. The interest and sinking fund to be the proposed and existing water works and revenue therefrom, with the rents and profits of the general re venue of the boruogh." It was further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the borough solicitors with instructions to draw out, in accordance with tho Act, a notice to the Council at their next general meeting. A telegram was read which had been received from Sir G. M. O'Rorke, stating that he had in com mittee the two bills intrusted to him, and if the Council had any suggestion to make on the matter ho would be glad to hear it. No suggestions were made by the Council. The Council then adjourned.

Tmr. ATT..I.LAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 1887.

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Churches. _ St. Paul'. HolyTrinity } (Devonport) > Bt Mary's St. Sepulchre s St. Thomas's .. St. M-tthew'.. St. Peter's ) (Onehunga* i AU Saints' Mount Albort St. Mark's ) (Rem-jor*) i St Barnabas' > (Mount Kdon) f Epiphany

Soprano, j 7 0 2* 4 7 9 0 0 1 0 16 0

Alto. 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0

Tenor. ! 1 1 ?. 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0

Bass 3 ' 3 3 3 2 6 0 0 0 0 2 0

Total

63

6

11

22

Grand total

107



The executors of the late Thos. Short direct attention to an advertisement in another column announcing unusual bar gains in boys,' youths,' and men's suits, etc.—[Advt.] Special attention is directed to A. N. Lester's exhibition of Kerosene Stoves to be seen cooking each Saturday evening, at his dep6b. Karangahape Road, nexb Bank of New Zealand.—(Advt.)



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EGGS I Eggs from Pure-bred Prize Plymouth Rocks :' of the best (.trains. ___[_____, Thirteen Errs for 10s: cash with order. a_._.«t« • Anckland •Mr White, Grocer, corf Tot Ponsonby and Newton Roads. Devon, por. . JOHNSON -.fooßl* ©™f "fcj*^ 0 * Lako Takapuna, Auckland. Easiness Notices. ONK~SHILLING PACKET of SALSALINE will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, in IS V.^o?e 9 s^ CU< sent. RICHARD A. CARR. Fort-street, Auckland. STRAWBERRY SEASON. CHE A P BO XE S. To enable the growers to give the boxes away THE AUCKLAND TIMBER CO., Ltd.. Are Prepared to Supply Two-Quart Boxea (square) at Id each. Fo- convenience of Pack ing. Skeleton Crates. *o contain 100 boxes, will be supplied at Is ea< h and returnable. De livery Free to Wharf or Railway Station. A LARGE QUANTITY NOW ON HAND. Also, BEE HIVES at 7s 6d each. A Specialty- Inspection Invited. N.B.—Every kind of Packing Cases made at Lowest Rates, and with Despatch. Apply at the Mill. Customs-street West. rjn(T~SEEDSMEN AND OTHERS. On hand, a few Bales (assorted sizes) of Superior Seed Bates.— Apply Stab Office. TT7_3 know that Wolfe's Schnapp3 is a V ? first-class article, and can recommend It as such toour readeis. , FISH"! FISH l-Rakino Smoked JF Fish, wholesale in Is parcels at the boat, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.- Addross. A. Sauford. llakino Island. ~E certain you make no mistake. Ask for and take no other but the genuine Wolfk'k S-tiNAi-•-. Demand Wolfes. TfTcTT" ICE OF REMOVAL. In consequence of tbo great improvements to Shoi-tland-str-et being about to commence, I havo Removed lo the front shop ot Goombes Arcade, Queen-street, opposite Wyndhatn-st., and have a splcnded exhibition of Furniture and inlaid Tables, etc., made from the most beautiful cla.sof New Zealand's forest timbers, anpfrom this till Chri.tma. willhold a Choap Cash Sale of the above siiperio- goods. W. NOKltll'-, Cabinetmaker. EAVE your Order with J. H. Dalton, Tailor, for a Suit; and ho will give you a pair of Cricketing Trousers made of the best ilannel. RICHMOND HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND. W. COCH RA N, Sen b,., TAB.ILY BUTCIIKR. >/IThe American COIIN BEOOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. PaiFoi Trousers or a Waterbury Watch with each Suit at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria st. East. Suits. 50a, COs. 70s. Established 1859. GEE <fc POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, ' LORNE AND RUTLAND-STREETS. Coaches, Carriages, Waggonettes, Buggies. Pony Carriages. Carts. Drays, and every de scription of Vehicles kept in stock, or built to order. The trade supplied. N.B.—Traps lent to customers whilst repairs arc being executed. EVONSHIRE DAIRY FACTORY BUTTER, STAR BRAND. Having completed cur Factory for the manu facture of Butter (in the district «f Mangare), and are now receiving a large supply of milk, we are selling our Star Brand Butter at lOd per lb at the Devonshire Dairy Depot, Karangahape Road, and at our branch, corner of Picton-street and Ponsonby Road. Any Star Brand sold else whore (for the present! will not he from our Factory. Having secured the most modern machinery obtainable, and being situated in the best butter-producing district in the Province of Auckland, we are in position to supply a better article than can be obtained from any other source. We respectfully solicit a trial from all who desire to obtain first-class butter. AMBURY AND ENGLISH, Proprietors. ERSONAL.—J.H. Dalton, Tailor, gives an Extra Pair o_ Trousers or a Waterbury Watch with every Suit.—Victoria-street East. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkish Towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, etc. Select Bathrooms (private) for ladies every day. at all hours, with female attendance. One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note tho address—Victoria-street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N. 8.: Barber in attendance. «» ___ ask roR TOMATOBAUOE T>APERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Have received, ex lato arrivals, 185-PACKAGES—IBS Containing 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. Consisting of NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed Rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. Beautiful Designs, and best value ever offered in Paperhangings. 916—PACKAGES-916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS, Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turps, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, .5 AND 97, QUEEN-STREET. BONES.— Our price, delivered at the Works, Railway Wharf, in quantities not less than half-a-ton, is £4 16s 6d per ton : or, £5 por ton at Cnemioal Works, Wostfield Siding, Otahuhu. Bags supplied or returned to Port or Rail Station.—Freezing Company, Auck land and Westfield. '



Business Notices. TDIREWOBKS ! TpiREWOPvKS! piREWORKS! D. EYITT Offers as usual a large stock of James Pain's Fireworks, imported direct from the maker. Selling cheap for cash. CHINESE NOVELTIES. Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, and Ammunition Of every description. FISHING TACKLE. A New Invention for Sportsmen :— John's Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell FOR FOWLING-PIECES. ~" WILL KILL AT 140 YARDS. REPAIRS and _very description of Gunwdrk done at the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. J T T > GUNMAKER & IMPORTER, 254, Queen-street, Auckland 4 (Opposite the Market House!. EDWIN JONES (Late E. and A. Jones). House, Furnishing, and General IRONMONGER, Ponsonby Road and Pompallier Terrace, Auckland. N.Z. Agent for the Phoenix Fire Office. Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening Star. Post-office Savings Bank, Money Order Office. Telegraph Station, Telephone Bureau. 'TUST T ANDED, ~~ ROLL BACON AND HAMS, CHOICEST FEED AND CURE. ITredx. TEA IMPORTER, VICTORIA STREET AND PONSONBY ROAD. Friends who declined other brands can be supplied now. J. J. SWINNERTON, WOOD TURNER, Wyndham-street. Established 1566. A reduction of 25 per cent on all common work. Billiard Ball* Exchanged. Special ctf-re given to Re-turning and Staining. Pool Pins, Marbles, and Chalk Pockets always on hand. "__=_* TI/'ICKER CJKIRT ym\ QTANDS. /YvV£ USEFUL, DURABLE, CHEAP, ; McLEOD BROS.', Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers of Wicker Furniture. Perambulators, and every description of Baflketware. THE AUCKLAND BASKET FACTORY, ALBERT STREET (near V.M.C.A.) \ USE Xqlqsejros; tHPX BLENDS OF i\pUEE [/lo\ 27- % J PER LB. \ His Pronounced the best vahiA in Auckland. \ (JLEDHI L '____'"& CRATED WATfiR ANb COlib-Al. FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST - (Late Sharland's. SALSALINE "TS the best Food Preservative; keeps Milk, Butter, Meat, etc., pure and sweet, and is without an equal for general household purposes. No home should be without it OME-MADE BREAD, CAKES, SCONES, HOP BEER, &c easily made by using CROOK'S AMERICAN DRIED YEAST. Cheaper and more desirable than Baking Powder. It should be sold in every _oo untr / store, used in every country home. Full aireo tionson each packet Sample packets by post 3d, from J. T. JOHNS. Seymour-street, Pon sonby, Auckland. ___, _. . „_, Wholesale Agents-L. D. NATHAN & Co. J. butcher.] [J- GBOOM - Tvr E HAVE FOR SALE:- Ilod and Bar Iron. Wire Nails. Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Iron Sash Weights, Buckets, Tubs Springs and Patent Axles Coarse and Fine Salt ■ . 110 h. p. nominal Portable Engme. by Wallis and Steevens, with duplicate woaring parts .... Hoisting Engines, from 3 to 5 h.p., wita reversing gear. GROOM, BUTC HER, & Co., FORT-STREET, TELEPHONE 211.J . *



2£B£-_e2B*» *F&s__\____m » «««.n-_».,t_ ln ' (Opposite A. Ciwk ... „ IS. B "***.* lOANS.-_ l -_J^- lKini ._ (| Pena-. w«%.M_,_^_*** lis «'.; --____«« m "" , ' W-__.,„.'»S - ._______i___sftte.-,, repayable w^_ft_fA%¥4««^ nt..m of year. -1, n Y-°,. Rttha e»tlS-I °^___^^X^^^_\ Money TvTiiHinirr-_ss rate of Interest-Apply «, ? Meat * ~- Solicitors. Bh__. n^rt MONEY TO LENF_UdS^S WILLIAM COLISMANrSItot, -.atlonal InßOtanoo Bnlidiigi '- - i 85. Q._«_ii..H_^. 436000 7° &"!&-%&* <^^gt QUEENSLAND MORTGAG_U6-J DISCOUNT B-_N-_IN& COMPANY, DabbV-steke. (off Queen __), . . AUCKLAND, i ; Head Office: Bb_3B_-I_. Agoaoies: Auckland, Sydney, and Menw-me, Monky advanced from £5 and upward, to any amount required, to suit the horroww, upon Personal, Freehold, Leasehold, or any Tangible Security, repayable in any war a may be arranged, either Weekly, MonUuy r tit Quarterly Instalments, at lowest curiwnt r__i Advances mad. On Furriitatt -wl-ho-t i_ moval; also on all kinds of Wrauuiffi), including Bond Warrants, etc. Bills Discounted at current rates. Interviews and communications Trill be _rid strictly confidential. Office Hours: Fr_m 10 till 5 o_.oc_. a E'Tfi.u,E. . -ft 'aflli LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 24, SHeBT_J-ND-_T-tfi_ir (Three Doors past Stas Office). I am prepared to value land iii Auokia-i « thecouhtry fof iiteidlbg purchasers at ftt reasonable terms. Allland sold by t_«ii!#■ land I charge 21 per cent. conin_Bio_. lam prepared to nego-fete. Merges to b# from £25 te £15,000. Advances made on Colonial and English II) v POliciea :'-. Having Agents mall partSof Aißtrali_ttdii England, I can make Advances _m: Wills in Sums from 150 to £16,000, TVTEW ZEALAND MOBT6AGE, XOAlf __\ AND DISCOUNT BANK, Ht._i-6iT-tBRT . ' ■ • (Neit to Atldp's PririUng Offic^- -i, . GRANTS LOAsp,£o TO £1,000, PERSONAL FREEHOLEI .SECttRIT-1 FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE, ANY AVAILABLE SECUftITY, WEEKLY OR o_lnaaywa?b suit the Borrower, j Loans on F__ni-ure Without^ removal, also« Loans may be of SfxpeW >■ •"" * - tSffiSk iatbe J)ouna. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. TUs BankwlU receive Deposits atthe ing rates of interest!- gnercent. 12 months .. •• •• nLrcent 6monu_. .. .'■ " finerc«>t , newTelWd'mortgagl, loan, AND DISCOUNT BANK, Tin^sHlA^ANDpgg — "■ ■ - ■'. ' . J" Total amoo^ Repayments p e ?Week> repayabla, extending over . ___J__^^ t ~~ " *~~" £9 0 0 fl(M_' ■lyeiW/.o: — oio *1«8 _! ' 2 years.. •• Jfi W T 113 IS g 2. years .*. *• yf? i 121 <> J 4 years ~ •• XfJ I 130 J1 6 years.* ... §10 o 18 9 6 years.. -• 2 lW 97 . 7 years.. •• § j l } 14713 8 years.. ....-■ 5..1 "J:. -lßttL '- The Board has *Lj"gjdaymen* JS-fSSSe-as £is property subject to ? v «LCAJf of QtJEBN-SI'BBET LANE, Auokl^^jjcjOßTj^ft^ LOANS gw^^m^lf^ Bepaymentaextebd.j.e, Week, w ™'ingover _____ — "~" "^'■.'• i_'ol '''-j 6f : lyear -. - To 10 falS» 2 years- » J W 7. ~gl| ' 3 years.. oil 8 ?&\% 9 4 years .- ♦• , 0 8 ? 1471S f : 6 years.. - 0% 1, -\fa\_]L. 8 years .. :•■ 0 M,---- 2 !!^ at? day.* m^ 06 ' 4 PSSS»* -j^r^t '~.--''' ■■■''■■■ :