CABLEGRAMS.

NEW ZEALAND CABLE RATES.

(BECIiR'S JfELBOBAM.)

MtLBOCRNB, April 14.

frhastron^ that after the termina "trim recent controversy with regard able rates between Australia and t0 *9if^Wnil ' Mr Derham, Postmaster- Vow Zcfl'*' ' • r 1 "Dlyino" to a communication trom ? n;;tvUir S u??o ? tedthataconferenc 3 n fmn-ter-GeneraU of the colonies inter ofPf?rsl bo held in Melbourne or 68 whichever was most convenient to S)'% Zealand Government, in order that thC hi matter should be reopened and the *hOfL Sir ,Juliud Vogel re thorou?1"^ 2_ t[l jyi arc h concurring with plied on i proposal, and suggesting referent* w N^v Zea i auf { Parliamonb that 8^ tf) assemble it would be vBS iLlil the conference at the end of better to »«« r ~ Der h am has therefore tfe.P I*, the Cabinet sanction his decided. • cn( i eavoiu - to change the eon proposUi Tire place of meeting has not >erCDC rieeided Tho contention of the yetbeenno ert , cneml - s fhat . cho W°Chnd rates arc inequitable, and So* '%'den of the eharjjes fall on Aus **,' • ffenoml, and Victoria in particular.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(ggeHOI'STKXKOHAM.)

mrStftli Wales Parliament. o «ti'!ffiursflay.—A resolution has been thanking those who j'crtook the rescue of tho miners over- SSSe'BiilW Colliery disaster, j'MlwyMnnnscment Bill has been liSw™?' a Hrst timo. ln the * mblv It provides for the appointment I btanl of three commissioners, ?LW<r!i°m shall receive a salary of '«VWner.innnm. The commissioners are , f fidUco durinp their rood behaviour, /ire to be empowered with all the foments of the railway departments. The departure of tho steamer Huuroto f ßspostponedtil! tlO" day' Melbourne Exhibition. MttBOORNE, April 14. -Mr Gillies, 'premier ha? received a telegram from Wan' announcing that the Prince of £| W baa agreed to accept the position ol jteident of the Imperial Commission con jectol with the forthcoming Melbourne Inhibition. ■

New Bishop Installed. J)r Goe was formally installed Bishop of Melbourne at St. JnmeVs Cathedral to-day. flic Anglican Bishops of Rivorinu, Bulla mt,anA!o«lburn, and a large number of deify of the city, were present at tho ceremony.

Australian Mail Contract. SirO. Berry has telegraphed Mr Dcrham thattbo P. and 0. an(l Orient, Companies lave declined ta amend the terms offered forthecatrinjre of Australian mails. The Victorian Apenl-Oeneral suggests that a middle course should be taken in the mat ter. Mr Derbniu is at present conferring uith the Governments of the other Austra 'fljncolonies relative to the mail contract.

\ MauritJns Sugar Market. Adelaide, April 14.— The Messageries, MnriWneS.f'.s- Yarra arrived to-day from Mamitio!. Under date of March 31, Messrs IteW. Fraser, and Co., of Mauritius, Bport:-Weather very favourable ; pros pects of sugar crop greatly improved. Monti's engagements : For Christchurch, 251 fas per Gamma ; for Duncdin, 124 tons per wine vessel. Freights: New Zealand, 2.55. ExchanM(6o clays' bank credits): New Wind, 38 per cent, premium. Total stock of sugar on hand : 56,000 tons. Ex ports to New Zealand this season : 3,405 ton.

St David's Mutual Improvement Society.

TafiSociety commenced its winter evening operate on Wednesday, in the presence oftsspectablo and intelligent audience, in connection with a fruit and tea service. Tie school-room in which the conversazione «M leld was adorned with festoons of Howes by the skilful fingers of the Witt, ond added to the interest of flic gathering. The fruit and pro wionol department was furnished at the Bile expense of a gentleman connected with St. David's congregation, and was most liberal in display. Mr. John Lamb Ws elected to the chair, and, after a pianoforte solo had been performed by MLss oeedell, Mr. Lamb delivered an excellent iddressi, in which he gave his Scottish recollections and an account of his struggles, under disadvantageous circumstances, in pnrauit of nrefnl knowledge. The choir, under Mr John Bell, sang two choruses in pleasing style, "Just in the Dawn of ionth,' and " Come, join our Choral Num- Mt." Rev. C. Worboys delivered a spirited address in illustration of the advantages of Bintaal improvement societies, which was jutened to With marked attention. Mr J. BeU and party rendered the quartette, Dew on the Meadow," in a very efficient manner. Miss Miller sang the familar Scotch song, I' Jock o'Hazledean." This young lady 'as highly complimented in a brief speech tyMrJowittforber successful effort, the »ng having awakened memories of other years. Brief speeches were made at in tervals by Messrs Angus, Badger, woKfnzie, McGregor, Knight, and others. Mrlnight read, at the request of the Umnnan, his able report of the work t i.P^t seanon, which appeared »»e Stab in the report of St. David's wrareh meeting a few weeks ago. Mr ■wckoan then read a poem, "Intellectual jrogress,' written by request for the oc ™»n. We learn that an excellent sylla ™Bol lectures for the ensuing term is in ff? 10"'the first > or inaugural lecture, ™«| given by Rev. C. Worboys, on the evenmcr o f Thursday, the 21st inst. A fWfal vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Wt.and seconded by Mr T. Bell, was car- T\ V acclamation, and the business was cl«d with the benediction.

ADDRESS BY MR MONT GOMERY, M.H.R.

Wxgeaph.—press association.]

Ghristchubch, Thursday. •*»o«momeey received a vote of thanks at Akaroa last night. Re : "Wgtothebasis of representation, he said I 5J *°»W be a difference in favour of ' 4icW *w ctSl He would Prefer re' imaC t Onorarium to lessening the : »»W f mbersof Parliament. He was ( Roods!! i ,mo<J« rately protecting such t ™8?3 could be produced in the colony, I inuaL^^J 113111"65- Complete reform »a,sTv,! n the management of the rail *iiS^ COu¥ never economically i conC w l.1 11 freed from political tpp!^. Notwithstanding Sir J. Vogel'a SWS ? f the si"king fund, tllere vhich A 11 b L of £200,000 this year, HiiW J?™ 11!* oo mot by retrenclunont dahoJf 8". y mcr eased taxation or by >«8 vSSFH in aid of current »-'-to*T£ agaitlßb f«rther borrow *i^?! Land Acquisition 8 ie Ti' lead to jobbery. wnw«* J» preferred fwhokf. '

AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS.

Fourth CriticUm

As we take a final walk Tcunrl tho Exhibi tion, which opened with Mich •uuces? yes' teiday evening, we ncticc the fallswing principal pictures to which we have not befci-o referred .--Over ths northern doer of the hall is a large painting by Mrs Burcher of two dog*. It i 3 nClt in that lady s belt stylo. The drawing of the smaller C'°K » the best point "in tha picture. -Mr J. M. Madden, a Christchureh artist, exhibit three oil colours, all buah scenes. fhei rich junset effuct in" Evening" is good and bold; but Mr Maddens best point i, in the rich colour of his bush, whbh is true to nature. It is a pity an artist with such appreciation of colour and form should not nnish his pictures ; thi* refers especially to tho tree terns in No. I. That veteran in art, Mr Albin Martin, who we were fflad to see looking better than usual, when lie visited tho gallery yesterday afternoon, exhibits only one small work, a rapid body colour drawing, i n his usual Italian style. Mr (.!. N. Stnrtevwnt's pretty evening* snnlit breakers on a sandy beach (at Wuipn) we have spoken of before in the Exhibition of Art Student?. We hope to see liuthor work iron) his hand.

Another "JMnhlatick Club" pointing is an example of what good work the encourage ment offered to honest study by that artist society has effected. Mr R. J. Debney, who has only lately blossomed into a painter of other than small works, shows a boldly and rapidly painted evening study, in which thero is much to admire.

Air A. H. CJeur, whoso " Yorick" was so justly admired 4n?t night, shows a pretty little work, rather devoid of composition bythebye, called "Multum in iParvo." Thi* i» an apparently unfinished picture, so fiat and shadowles? is it. The drawing of the calves is extremely good, and Mr Gear has just missed milking a very attractive work of it. 11 is other painting of an Isle of Wight scene is very poor, for him.

Mr R. Beetham shows two or more pictures of scenes in " Summer isles of Eden," but they are apparently studio pictures from original sketches. We mis» the fervid, burning sunshine that makes yo much of every ex cuse tor colour in the scenery, and the relieving purple shadows. Much is to be admired in his " L'orul Island," but where, oh where, are those delightful yellows and oranges upon the stipea and young nuts of the palms 1 The artist's " Tropical Btith " is better in pome respects, the female figure being faiily good. Mr J. G. Trevithiek shows a clover oil colour study of tea-tree .scrub, of which subject a weaker hand would have been able to mako nothing. A picture called " Maoris at Home," by Mr R. Laishley, is well worthy of notice. It is of the old school of painting, and repre sents an ideal Maori village in a wooded vale, in which have been planted (to judge by the foliage) a number of English forest trees. There is some very beautiful paint ing in this picture, but it is not New Zea land scenery. Mr M. Trenwith shows a pretty seaside picture, but has been too fond of purple in it—that fault so easily acquired. A little less stiffness would be an improvement in this work.

Mr K. A. Atkinson's beautiful sunny pic tures, " Flemish Peasant's Home " and " Bathing," vie ■with this artist's works of a more solemn character for notoriety. Tho etlect of sunlight on vine leaf, on glorious red roof, and peasant faces in tiio one, and sparkling water and happy, boyish forms in the other, is perfect, and kept quite a little crowd round each work last night at the opening of the Exhibition. jMr \V. M. Watkins, whose pictures we briefly mentioned before, is best in his "Moonlight," and moonlight effect on "Moke Lake." His other works are also charmingly executed. We will describe the photographic ex hibits, jdaqite paintings, and such works in our next issue.

Inaugural Conversazione.

The seventh annual exhibition of the Auck' land Society of Arts was opened last night, according to time-honoured usage, with a conversazione for the members and their friends. The Art Gallery of the Free Library building was crowded on the occasion, and the pictures and other artistic productions were inspected with very considerable interest. The Councillors' room had been set apart as a cloak-room for the visitors, while a dais on the western side of the Art Gallery was occupied by a band of musicians consisting of the conductor, Mr J. Impey (clarinette), and Messrs J. Hemus (violin), T. W. Killip (cornet), James Craig (double bass), and Miss Harding (piano), who played very efficiently selections of instumental music throughout the evening. About half-past 8 o'clock Mr E. A. Mackeehnie, Vice-President, mounted the musicians' dais and delivered the inaugural address. After expressing regret at the absence of His Excellency the Governor, who had hitherto presided on such occasions he said :—I would first congratulate the members and the public on finding art so well accommodated in this spacious gallery.. (Cheers.) The building itself reflects the greatest credit on the liberality of the citizens, who have shown their appreciation of art by the provision they have made for it here. The room in which we now stand was designed and built expressly for an art gallery, and it will be a matter of re gret if it is devoted to any other purpose. There have been a few persons who have seemed inclined to say that it should be used as a Town Hall, but this does not appear to me to be the wish of the citizens. The City Councillors, representing them, have adopted unanimously the suggestion made through the press to apply to the trustees of the Mackelvie estate to P^° in this gallery the art collection left by Mr Mackelvie until such time as other ar rangements could bo perfected. It is to be hoped that the executors will Bee their way to comply with the request; but, whether they can or not, the City Council will have done its best to clothe these bare walls with works of art, and give to the citizens the advantege of the collection left to them by their generous benefactor, Mr Maekelvie. His Worship the Mayor has moved in the same direction by suggesting that the Jubilee year ot Her Majesty should be celebrated by purchasing choice works of art to be hune upon these walls. That suggestion ha 3 been very favourably received in many quarters, and is likely, I hope, to prove suc cessful. The Art Society itself has moved somewhat to the same purpose. It has re solved to purchase one or two pictures from its own funds every year from the works ot colonial artistß. We' hope to have these pictures hung permanently, on these walls. The first thing we have to do is to make a beginning, and to form the nucleus of a collection, however small it maybe. Judging from what has occurred in other countries, we Bhall have a large number of additions given gratuitously to that collection. There is no part of the world and no public gallery which has not been enriched in that manner. This has been particularly the case in England with regard to the National Gallery. 1 j» c list of donors to it is great, and the gifts very extensive and valuable I will mention one out of a long list of donors, the great artist Turner. He has presented to the British National Gallery no less than 282 pictures, and has given more than 19,000 water colour drawings and sketches, a collection said to bo unrivalled for beauty, wiofcy, «wd value. Jn looking wouna *w

walls of this gallery, wo must admit that cur artist* have made an advance duiing the last few yeurf. If those who were at oui'fifrt exbibiticu will compare that with the present one they will be convinced uf that fic-t, and they will acknowledge the ereat imprcvemer. t-in landscape an:! rjcr trait painting, in Englind they have c*. tabli:l:sd : i inuirr.al pcrtrute gallery tc cb tain and preserve t.:e portraits of their great man, and I shed:! like to see some thing1 cl the kind here alio. We have on oyr walls portraits which -how that our artfrta are nit dsricient in that branch cl art in which Reynolds and Law ren:c excelled. If that were dene it would give employment to sur artists, and preserve for future generations the features of our oarly statesmen—men who by their action: and forced character have materially affected the history ot this colony. Much i? expected from our landscape "paintor?, both from their industry and the excellence of thoir works. l*o«ibly in time to come Home artists of more than ordinary talent will appear and represent our local scenery with a distinctive character of ite own. This originality will be admired and copied by others, and so a distinct school may arise, recognised, ami perhaps be known to'artists as the New Zealand School. Tims far tho pro gress of art may fairly be predicted in this colony. The rapid' improvement of our artists and our young pupils in the schools plainly shows that the art talent has not died out among us. The eye is ns true here, and the skilled hand as obedient, as in the old country. The art talent is rapidly being developed, and will, with sufficient encouragement, advance surely to perfec tion. Ladies and gentlemen, it would be unwive to detain you longer from the music and viewing tho pictures. I have purposely made no referenco to the pictures on the walls, for the gentlemen of the press will give fully the merits or demerits of each pic ture, and with a judgment more to be relied upon than my own. There ia one featuro in this exhibition which ia new. I refer to the illustrated catalogue, which will be found upon examination to oqual any similar work issued in the old country. 1 have now only to announce to the prize winnors that duo notice will be given as to when and where the prizes will bo presented. I now declare this exhibition, tho seventh annual Exhibi tion of tho Socioty of Arts, duly oj>ened. (Applause.)

The company present were then treated to a kind of promenade concert, being able to wander from picture to picture whilst the sweet melodies of Impey's Bund added the fresh charm of music to the scene where art and beauty had hitherto had the field to themselves. Aa the hall dedicated to the two nniiea got warm, a number of the ladies and gentlemen of the Society visited the Free Library and admired this now attraction, slightly,however, to the upsetting of the trains of thought of sundry students therein, who, "lancing from tho musty leaves of some old book nnd encoun tering1 the bright eyea of female beauty, forgot to return to their original employ ment for a while. Tho pictures did not show to advantage, as the .light watt very poor, but of course fuw persons went to see tho pictures chiefly, so they would hardly be disappointed. Amongst those present wore the Mayor (Mr A. Devoro), Sir Maurice O'Rorke, and our local artists, Messrs Steele, Atkinson, Blomiiold, Wright, Boodlo, etc.

The works of art on exhibition number '254, and are valued at £3,500, besides numerous works of art such as plaques, mirror paintings, and last but not least, a number of beautiful photographs by various artists of the silver bath. During the evening tho following pieces were ably played by Impey's Band : —Slow march, "Queen's Letter;" overture, "Le Bouffe et Le Tailleur" (Gaveuux); valse, " Le? Lys" (Tullot); overture, " Marguerite DAnjou;" raise, "Vis a Vis;"' " Cori sande," and other pieces.

THE PARNELL POISONING CASE.

The Death of the Rev. Benata

Tangata

Our Mangonui correspondent sends tho following further particulars relative to the death of the Maori clergyman, Renata Tangata, who died undor the melancholy circumstances already published :—Re nata Tangata left here for Auckland on matters connected with his church, and after remaining in Auckland some time made up his mind to return to his homo, but it appears that a number of other Maori clergymen and Maori notables were in Auckland at the samo timens deceased.andus Archdeacon and Mrs Clarke of Waimatewere also in Auckland, Mr Clarke with her usual kindness, gave a dinner to the natives above mentioned. According to tho statement of deceased while alive, one of the dishes served at dinner was a pie made from canned meat, of which tho deceased and a number of others partook freely, all of whom afterwards were very ill, and on the following Monday, 4th infctant, the de ceased made up his mind to go home. He accordingly took passage in _ the s._s. Clans man for Mangonui, and on his arrival here he was assisted to the residence of Dr. Trimnell, who at once believed the caso would prove fatal. The sufferer lived one day after his arrival here, and died at 10 p.m. on tho Cth instant. HOW THE CONSENT FOR POST MORTEM WAS OBTAINED. Tb« relatives of deceased at once gave an order for the coffin, which was ready at 10 a.m on the following morn ing. The remains were then removed to the native settlement at Peria, where the deceased belonged. Early on Saturday morning, Mr Bishop, K.M. and Coroner, accompanied by Constable Moar and Dr. Trimnell, proceeded to tho native settle ment at Peria for the purpose of holding an inquest and post mortem examination, but on their arrival there the natives as a whole objected to a post mortem being held. Speeches were delivered by the loading chiefs present. Mr Bishop replied at some considerable length. The natives then re tired, and held a private meeting amongst themselves, and after being absent about an hour, came forward and in formed Mr Bishop that they had agreed to allow the post mortem to go on ; but he, Mr Bishop, must obtain the consent of the widow of deceased, who I may state was sitting by the coffin dressed in deep mourning. Mr Bishop then addressed the widow in a few well considered words, and after the delay of about half-an-hour she wave her conseut on conditions that the coffin must bo first taken to the church, and the service read over the remains. That done she would hand the body over to the coroner for the purpose of the jmt mortem. The natives then asked the Europeans present through Mr Bishop whether they would like to cany the remains of tteir deceased relation and pastor to their last resting place. Ibis offer was readily accepted by the Europeans ntesentwho had assembled in large num- E from all ports of the district. This JS of the natives in allowing Europeans to Sry tho remains of their deceased friend j i rvistnr to the grare was no doubt S&SmS fcne natifes in respect to the &c number of Europeans assembled to dfi and Europeans alilfe for f^n taken by eight Europeans and earned little church at Peria, of which the to the Uttlecmnx IK dtiJ ?£s» had beev esV he ZJ were handed over to Mr Bishop, Ser who at once directed Dr. Trirnmel Coronei, wno » mru m examination.

and after the absence of about half-an hcur he informed the Ccrcner that his work was over, The coflin was then brought out anJ earned to tho «rave by the Europeans, and the service was read by the Rev. Georpe Aitliin, of Manuonui, a very large assembly ol the native race dec-ply deploring the loss ci thsir friend arid pastor. 1 ought to ir.sntiou that tho thanks of the public are dus to Mr Bishop ior the manner in which he talked to the natives c:i this moid important occasion, and the amount of influence he brought to bear on them. I may also mention, for general in formation, tliut this i? the first' po--,l morUm examination ever held in the district on any one of the native race, as they do not believe in one part of their friends being buried In Peria and the other part in Auckland. Tliis is their objection to post mortem exam inations being held on the remains of their friends.

One of the Victims Inter viewed.

NEW THEORIES TO EXPLAIN THE

ACCIDENT.

A reporter of the "Northern Luminary," in order to get at the cause of the deaths of Maoris in Bay of Islands, interviewed Sydney Cotton, one of the native guests at Archdeacon Clarke's, as follows :—

Reporter: Well, Sydney, still alive? • Sydney : Yes, but 1 have been very sick since the Parnell dinner-, writhing in pain and vomiting. In fact, nearly dead. Reporter : Feel any better now ? Sydney : "Yos, but I am anxious about tho others.

Reporter : What others ? Tell me all about, the affair for tho benefit of the " Northern Luminary." You yourself have always subscribed to tho paper ; the boss knows you, and will believe your story; he feels sorry for the melancholy occasion.

Sydney : Well, to commence at the bo mnninn;. Oh Saturday, 2nd April, a num ber of Native Churchmen, who had at tended tho late Synod meeting in Auck land, were invited to dine at Archdeacon Clarke's, Parnell, before taking our depar ture for the North. Fourteen of us sat down to dine. Archdeacon Clarke and lady, and the Uev. Mr Wai pole were present, so was Mr Burrows—yet, I now almost forget, I have been so upset. Reporter : What was there to eat ? Sydney: Oh, boiled corned beef, beef pie, rice, and tarts.

Reporter : Any vegetables ? Sydney : Yen, plenty of everything. Mr Wai pole helped us, and I noticed poor lhakn te Tai, who lias now pone to his long home, ato a hearty meal from the beef pie, and some of the entrements of sweets.

Reporter

What did tho others eat ?

Sydney : Everything going ; Renata, of Mongonui, who, I grieve to relate, died on Thursday, participated in a goodly share of the things provided. J don't know what was his weakness though.

Reporter: And what did you induVe in ?

Sydney : I patronised Mr Walpole's dish of corned beef, and never touched the pie. I felt hoppy, and helped myself freely to rice and npplo tart afterwards.

Reporter : Yes, what, happened next ? Sydney : We began to disperse after a while. I did nob at. first feel any un | comfortable symptoms. Bub after a bit, Isaac or Reriata (one of them) asked mo if I felt any pain in my stomach. Another one said he did. I said I had a very slight pain. I left with the intention of meeting a friend of mine. Hoforo reach ing my friend's residence, and when I gob to Freeman's Bay, I felt violent pains in my stomach, and very -severe pains in my head, accompanied by profuse perspira tion. I soon became quite overdone, and sat by the roadside. Eventually, I found shelter with a friend, and was provided with a blanket. I remained for the night. Medical assistance was called in ; castor oil was administered, and it relieved me considerably. While sick, I was visited by several members of the Churcli and clergy, and was then informed several of my friends were very sick. Throughout Sunday and Monday, I felt much better, and I and other natives re turned by tho Clansman to Russell. We were all so weak though that assistance was required to help us on board and nshorc again at Russell. When I reached home at Waimate, I felt worse, and was attended by Mr Wm. King and Dr. Watt ling during the week. THE CAUSE OF DEATH. The "Luminary" remarks: "At first the supposition was that the meat pie hav ing been partially made up of tinned meat, was the poisoning element, but as some of those who are sick partook of none, nnd most all consumed of the ' pastry which was made from the same dough as the pie, it. may be assumed that by «ome accident poison got into the flour or some other ingredient. Then we have vegetable.?. No one has thought of the vegetables ! These are mostly produced in Auckland by the Chinee—the heathen . Chinee, —who, in his efforts to raise a par ticular crop, may have indulged in too much ammonium—a combination of hydro gen and nitrogen—manure.

HEREKINO SPECIAL SETTLE MENT.

Report by the Crown Lands

Commissioner.

Mr D. A. Tolti, Crown Lands Commis sioner, who recently visited the Special Village Settlement in the North, has made the following telegraphic report, from Mongonui, to the Minister of Lands at Wellington :—

" I have just returned here from Herekino, having personally visited all the settlers located on the block, 60 in number, all of whom, with one or two exceptions, ex pressed themselves extremely well satisfied with their sections, and seemed highly pleased with the settlement. One wido spread grievance was represented to me wherever I went through the block ; this was the difficulty of obtaining their provisions, coupled with the high prices charged. At the present time the pro visions required by many eettlers are car ried on their backs from Ahipara, a distance of 13 miles, over an extremely fatiguing, and in places an almost impassable pre cipitous track, entailing upon them not only loss of time to the extent of two days usually for the journey, but also galling disappointment; to them if, through the insufficiency of the stoi-ekeepers' supplies (which happens not tinfrequen,tly) they must return to their homes empty-handed. To remedy this really serious grievance one of two courses is suggested • viz., first, either the Government should establish a provision store in some centrally situated portion of the block, or should—which I think the preferable course to adopt—subsi dise temporarily one of the North West Coast steamers to make periodical trips, say monthly to Whaugape, leaving stores in the meantime to be established by private enterprise. I am convinced that the adoption of one or the other of tho above courses is ncicessary. The regular, or even the occasional, trips of a steamer to Whan fape, added to other facilities now eing given in the form of road accommodation, will, I do not hesitate to say, render the settlement a marked suc cess, and at the same time will contribute greatly to tho happiness and contentment of the settlers. I cannot too earnestly urge this matter upon the Government. Ih shall report further upon my arrival in Auckland. Mr Kavanagh, the steward, accompanied me throughout the block, inspecting all the improvements.executed, and, haying seen that they were satisfactoryj I paid tne ad- Vance* <m thorn."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1887.

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QAUGHEY, & WINTER-1887 S. & C, encouraged by the remarkable suc cess that has atte.nded their trading operations in the past, have made such arrangements for tho approaching Autumn and Winter as will enable them to offer to ready monoy purchasers of Silks, Goiieral Drapery and Clothing1, etc., an assortment which for extent, variety, excellence, and cheapness, will surpass all former seasons. Lyons Silks and Satins, for dress and trimming purposes, in bluck and plain colourings, also broches and stripes, and a magnificent assort ment of Plushes and Tartan velvets, now so much in demand. Prevailing shades—Brown, Grey, Ruby, Garnet, Navy, &c. N.B.—Our Black Silks are well-known and guaranteed makes. Ouk own Importing. As usual very special attontion has boon given to this department, which will be found replete with not only the Latest Noveltiea in Fancy Dresses, but an immense assortment of wlaiD useful fabrics, writable for house or street wiar, 4ijd,'6sd. 85d, IOSd. Is Oid and upwards. French Merinos, Cashmeres, French Twills and Beiges, etc., in heavy winter makes, at lowest ruiing prices. N.B.—S. &C. are the largest Retail Importers of Dress Goods in Auckland (city or province). Black and Coloured Fronch Merinos and Cashmeres, all puro wool, -15 inches wide, Is lid 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 3d. 3s Gd up, imported direci from an eminent French, manufacturing firm, French FouMs, all wool, reliable goods, in blaol: and colours (all shades), Is, 18 lid, Is 3Jd. All Wool Jersey Cloth, wintor weight, Is 2\d. Cos tume Cioth, 74d to Is ild pur yard. The new Check Dreas Cloths; in handsomo colourings, 2f to -16 inches wide, B}d to 3s 3d per yard. Im perial Navy Serges, all wool, 18 Old, Is 34d, Is CJd, Is Od, Is lid, and 2s 3d. Anticipating a large demand for Volvcteons, we have now in stock, and to arrive ex Tainui, Doric, and Arawa, an adequate supply, at prices ranging from Is OJd to 4s lid. Besides the " Sans Rival "and several other good makes, wo keep the celebrated " Louis," which we procure direct from tho world-renowned maker. These departments will bo found heavily stocked with novelties and standard makes, our own importing. A splendid assortment of New Ulsters and Winter Wraps in fancy frieze and curl cloths (the new shapes), at prices ranging from 15s 6d to 39s Gd. These, with several other lots, have been secured at clearing, prices by our buyers at the end of tho London season. Special value in Short Jersey and Curl Cioth Jackets, in black and colours, from 10s 6d to 393 Oil. Handsome Dolmans, Sling Sleeve Mantles Visites, and Fur-lined Capes in great variety. Infants' Cloaks. Pelisses, etc.. Ladies' Corsets and Undorclothing, in the best makes, notably tho "Hibomia Sterling Lock Stitch" Under- Clothlng, pure long-cloth, perfect shape, and superior finish. ... ' N.B—Wo hold the largest stock of Ladies Corsets and Underclothing in Auckland (city or province). All bought before the advance in price of wool. Our reputation for good value in Blan kets, Flannels, Calicoes, Sheetings, and all idnds of Manchester Qood3 we aro determined to sustain by marking these goods at the smallest remunerative profit. Wo receive our supply direct from tho best sources (British and Colonial), and have manufactured to our own order several excellent makes which bear our own name and brand, and will be found extra ordinary value. Our special value in Blankets, ox 4 size, 0s Hd ;10x i, 15s lid; 11x4, 21s per pair. Cheaper quality and special make, suitable for hotels and boarding houses, kept in Btock. New Zealand Blankets from 18s Od to 509.; New Zealand Flannels at Is :id, Is sd, Is &d, Is lOd, 25.; Imitation Welsh Flannel, 6Jd, 82d, lUjd. etc.; full yard wide, Is. .rtfr. •'■;*--■ Grey Calicoeß at 2Jd, 3d, 3Jd, 4Jd, 53d. Our 5Jd Grey Calico is full yard wido, and very special value. White Calicoes in the best makes, Including the celebrated Dacca Twi6t, direct from tho makers, and other superior makes direct from tho mills in each piece bearing our own name and brand. Washed Twill Sheetings, exceptional value, from BJd up; Finlay's Sheetings in all widths, at lowest prices. Flax Shirtings, in various makes and good patterns, nt3j(d, iid, sjd; Scotch Jean Shirting, extra strong, 62d, "3d per yard; Wincey Shirting at "3d, 93d, 10} d, and upwards; Crimean Shirting, best makes, at lowest prices. Ex Doric, and to arrive, Irish Linons, Cambric Handkorchiefu, Linen Aprons, Linen ShoetingG, Table Damasks, Cloths, and Napkins, Hollands, Diapers, Gents' Shirts, Collars, and Cud's, etc. These goods, having been personally selected and bought for prompt caah from Belfast manu facturers, will bo *olq, as heretofore, at in many cases less than wholesale prices. . 4 ,- fy. Our stock of Men's. Youths', and Boys' Cloth ing is perhaps the largest to be soon in any rotail establishment in New Zealand. We would direct special attention to our selection of Colonial Goods from the leading; New Zealand mills. Also, that we are the Sole Agents in Auckland for the celebrated " Lion Brand" Oeelong Clothing, manufactured in Victoria, and highly recommended because of ctt*. flniih, and wearing qualities.



QMITH & 1887-AUTUMN « JEffTl LKS NEW VELVETS! ■ NEW PLUSHES! NEW DRESSES SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT! SPECIAL VALUE SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT! ~;>.;_ new velveteens. SAVE THE WAREHOUSE '• PROFIT! MILLIIERY NEW MANTLES! NEW HOSIERY! NEW GLOVES ! UNDERCLOTHING S AYE , THE ...,Mjpj/. WAREHOUSE "!%;fe ; PROFIT! >£.. BLANKETS FLANNELS SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PBOFIT!.^! CALICOES SHIRTINGS SAVE THE ;gjgv WAREHOUSE l'M?l!!.' PROFIT! ;;■■ LIIEIS, & G SAVE THE WAREHOUSE '"%■■, PROFIT! CLOTHIJSTG MERCERY SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT!



Notk.—Our reputation for giving GOOD VALUE bolngr sufficiently established, we need only udd tlint wo arc resolved to maintain this by strictly adhering to the principles upon which we have conducted our businoss in the past, i.e., giving it our personal attention, and by Buying Cheap and Selling Cheap for CASH ONLY. ••■_; - y /7 IMPORTERS, X<slepl»pne No. 300. 239 QUEEN. STREET. </)< WINTER GOODS NOW SHOWING. yS> GREAT ECLIPSE CASH SALE AT J. G. BROWN & CO.'S WORTH 000 WORTH DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING. Etc., UUETTSI 1 BE SOLID. ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. THE MOST GENUINE SALE NOW ON. INO OLD STOCK! ALL NEW GOODS ! BOUGHT UNDER VERY.SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. PARENTS, COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, AND EVERYONE wanting the Best Value ever offered in Auckland, now is your opportunity. We are determined to make this Sale a great success, and eclipse all others, by marking everything down to almost giving-away prices. . Remember to Shop Early in the day, and thus avoid the afternoon crush. GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, NEWTON, AND THREE LAMPS, PONSONBY, cr. a-. :b:eo"w 1!^ .a.3srid po.'s L - -- GREAT ECLIPSE CASH SA^E. ..P~



Sporting. PJIAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. TOMORROW, SATURDAY, APRIL 16. FIRST RACE STARTS AT 1 p.m. NO GAMES OF CHANCE ALLOWED. Steamer will leave Ferry Tee for the Con veyance of Howes at 9 a.m., TO-MORROW MORNING. E. WYNYAED, Secretary. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEKTING, 18S9. THE GREAT NORTHERN ST. LEGER STAKES, 188P, of :SOOsovs., added to a Sweepstakes of LJsovs. each, osovs. ft. or Isov. only if declared by eight o'clock p.m. on the night.of general entry for the Autumn Meeting, ISSy. The second horse toreceivo SOsovs., and third horse lOsovs, from the stakes. Korthree-year-olds. Colts,SstlOlb; fillies. 8s t. Xlb : geldings allowed 31b, The forfeit (fisovs.; to bo declared and paid to the A.X.C Secretary, by twelve noon on tbeday before the race, or the nominator will bo liable for the whole stake. Nominations, accompanied with lsoi\ (first forfeit), to be made to the Secretary of the A.R.Cat hi.9 oflice, Durham-street, or the Secretary of: the C.J.C., Canterbury; D.J.C., Dunedin; 11.8.J.C, Napier; W.J.C., Wellington: V.R.C., Melbourne; A..J.C; Sydney; by eight o'clock p.m., on FRIDAY, the loth April, 1661. One mile six furlongs 13:2 yards. THE NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, 1888. of 300sovs., added to a sweepstakes of. Jo=ovs. each, ssovs ft., or Isov. only if de clared by 8 o'clock p.m. on the night of genera) entry for Autumn Meeting, 1888. The second horse to receiveoOsovs?., and third horse 25sovs. from the stakes. For two-year olds. Colts, Est 101b; fillies, Sst Sib ; geldings allowed 31b. The forfeit losovs.) to he de clared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary by VI noon on the day before the race, or the nominator will be liable for the wholestake. Nominations, accompanied with Isov. (first forfeit), to be made to the Secretary of the A.R.C., at his office, Durham-street, ortothe Secretary of the C.J.C., Canterbury ; D..T.C, Dunedin:H.B.J.C,Napier; W.J.C., Welling ton ;V.R.C, Melbourne; A.J.C.. Sydney ; by 8 o'clock p.m. on FftIDAY, thelOth April, 188". Six furlong 3. W. PERCIVAL, Secretary. EL EN SVIL L E TURF CLUB. (Registered under the A.R.C. Rules). ANNUAL MEETING, SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1887 PROGRAMME:— MAIDEN PLATE of 30sovs .SELLING HURDLE RACE of 30so\'s HKLKNSVILLE CUP lIANDICAP of 4Hsovs PONY NOVEL .HANDICAP of 3030v5. For ponies Mil. 2in. and under HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 30sovs HANDICAP NOVEL RACE of 30sovs Nominations for all Handicaps close on FRI DAY, April 1, at 8 o'clock, with JMr W. W. llobinson, Auckland, or the Sec, iielensville. Weights to be declared on or about FRIDAY, Sth April. Acceptances, and general entries FRIDAY, 15th April. G. HERBERT LUDLOW, Sec. BUTTEJLUCK'S CUT PAPER PATTERNS. PATTERNS FOR Ladies,' Misses, Boya, and little children of both sexes, Comprising all the latest London Fashions, Together with Sheets and journals illustrating same. Can be obtained from M. BACON .. .. QUEEN STREET. J.& W. WILLIAMS .. NEWTON. MUNRO & CO. .. PONSONBY ROAD. H. G. OSWALD .. PONSONBY. MISS THOHNTON1 .. NEWMARKET. MISS FISHKH.. .. PARNKLL. W. P. OaiLVtK .. VICTORIA-ST., or Any of ol:k Agents throughout the COUNTRY. NOKRIE & KEMPLAT, 21, ELLIOTT STREET, AUCKLAND. Sole Wholesale Agents for New Zealand. THE AUCKLAND COFFEE-HOUSE COMPANY. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THE ABOVE COMPANY Have taken Premises in Dr. Purchas's Splendid Block of Buildings, Karangahape Road, Where they have opened their No. 1 Branch, and are now prepared to supply Refresh ments at the following prices :— Tea, small cup, Id, largo do, 2d Buns, Id each Coilee „ ~ Id, „ 2d Scones, Id „ Cocoa ~ „ Id, „ 2d Tarts, Id „ Lemonade, lid per bottle Roll & But- Ginger Beer. Ud ~ ter, Id Ginger Ale, ljtl „ Bread & Butter.ld Soda AVater, IUI „ Ham Sand- Hop Beer, lid „ wiches, 2d „ Milk, Id peirglas3 Beef do., 2d „ Pork Pies, 2d TEA, COFFEE, & COCOA, 2d per pint. Open daily from half-past six a.m. until ten p.m. INTEBNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS, EDINBURGH AND LIVERPOOL, ISSG. Highest Honours: TWO GOLD MEDALS Awarded Marshall's Pkeparations of Wheat. FAROLA—Better than the best Arrowroot ■ GRANOLA—The Hygienic Wheaten Food OAT FLOUR—Pure, nourishing delicate TRlTOLA—Standard Household Food PTYALOID—An excellent Food for Infants and Invalids; easily digested. The above can be used for every purpose that Arrowroot. Cornflour, Safro, &c., are put to, but they are altogether superior to these starch foods inasmuch as they are highly nutritious in themselves, and do not derive their value from the milk used in cooking them. SEE CIRCULARS & ANALYST'S REPORT. Sole Agents— KELSO AND HARDY, GROCERS, Upper Symonds-street. o ~~i i" c % PLANTS.—PIants and Seeds of every descrip tion, both Vegetable and Flower, to b*e had at E. BAILEY'S, 36, City Market.