JUBILEE DYNAMITE PLOT.

STARTLING DISC--OSUI-15S.

How ». Terrible Catastrophe was

Averted.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESrO.N'DEKT.)

Londox, November 2.

Though the authorities persisted in deny ing the fact, it was pretty well-known some time before Jubilee Day that the dynami tards wereagain at work, and that a special plot was in course of construction for that great occasion. You may remember m e telling you this, and also remarking on th e quiet° way in which the guard upon the House of Commons andL Government offices had been suddenly doubled. Scotland Yard was silent as the grave, and no one really knew anything save the Home Secre tary and Lord Salisbury ; nevertheless, tis certainly a fact that considerable appre hension "prevailed. That, however, under the circumstances, seemed natural enough and with the safe and successful celebra tions of the Jubilee, people either forgot or laughed at their fears, and vowed that the elaborate police precautions taken were un- Judge, then, the sensation created during the last few days by the authoritative announcement that there was, after all, a "Jubilee Dynamite Plot," and that it was only by unceasing care and watchful ness, combined with the extraordinary precautions taken on the great day, that the police succeeded in baffling the con spirators. For months past, it seems, our cleverest detectives have been engaged nijjht and day watching the movements of a band of dynamitards, whose sole object was assassination and the destruction oi public property. Fully two months before the time ap pointed for the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, intelligence reached the authorities in London that a skilful and unscrupulous gang of conspirators in America were arranging a plan of campaign in London, the main objects of which were murder and destruction. The names of the principal persons who were to take an active part in the carrying out of these nefarious schemes were well know to the police, and even during their voyage across the Atlantic the individuals in question were kept under close watch. The headquarters were estab lished in Paris, and both there and at Boulogne the movements of theconspirators, whose°chief was General Milieu, who, bj tho way, is said to be a well-known Fenian, and a clever personage lo boot, were subjected t6 the keenest scrutiny. So well did the Scotland Yard authorities keep their secret that the footsteps of these men were dogged by day and night for fully a month before they became aware of the fact that they were being watched. It is asserted, on the authority of the police, that General Millen came to Europe in April last, with instructions as unofficial puts it, to bring off an outrage at the time of her Majesty's Jubilee. He nover, how ever, sst foot on English soil. Assistant- Commissioner Monro declares that had be done so he should have arrested him. A police officer uctually was sent to Boulogne, so it is said, to warn him that the English police knew what he was about. Paris, Boulogne, and other Continental resorts were frequented by him in turn. Indeed, he remained in Paris until within a few days ago, only leaving it for America on hearing of the death of Cohen. The police bslieve that fclitSj completely tpset his arrang .SentH, and that it was thus the mission/they believe he had in hand, failed. ' "Another scheme was then Revised, and it was this in which Melville figured. He came to London as an agent of Millen, but he, -fortunately, had no, or little, money to carry out his programme. Millen had spent what he had been supplied with, and other authorities declare that Melville's employers were loth to advance more, at least until their position in the new conspiracy had been defined. Mr Monro says both Melville and the mau Harkins were seen i . the company of a third man, who had been identified as the deceased. Harkins, it will bo remembered, VI his evidence, admitted that he knew Mel ville. Melville was all this time under • police surveillance. He was followed to ' Paris, where he was observed to meet a man named Donnehey, whom Mr Monro asserts to be connected with the Clan-na Gael. Dennehey, with a man named Moloney, is alleged to have sailed for America on the 17th of August. Melville, on his return to London, lived in quite a different stylo. He now took up his quarters, with a lady at the Hotel Mebropole, and even took a tour in Ireland. Again he visited Paris, where he, \h is said, called on Millen, afterwards leaving that city for Havre, and finally sailing for America. It is asserted that his employer is a Philadelphia tradesman named P. Bur chell, who, it is said, is connected with the members of a secret society, and to whom Hawkins yesterday admitted he had Written •for money. Burchell, however, as will be seen by Reuters telegram, denies all know ledge of deceased. This, apparently, is as far 'as the police inquiries have gone; at least they care to reveal no more. The death of Cohen or Brown has brought the matter to premature publicity. This, at all events, is their version of the matter. It is, however, added that when in London on the second occasion with the lady who is Stated to have been named Kennedy, hoi former residence being 53, Charles-street, Boston. Melville spent his money freely. His purpose, so he pretended, was a ficti tious commercial enterprise on behalf of a mythical Mr Phillips; He left hurriedly for Paris, not apparently appreciating the persistent observation which the police of . London kept on his movements. While in France he is said to have been seen in a cab ' with a man who strikingly resembles the deceased, who, . curiously enough, was absent from his lodgings about five weeks ago. His hurried, departure left his.alleged London associates without instructions, which they are asserted to have been since awaiting, while Melville and the lady arrived at New York. They failed, the police say, in an attempt to smuggle goods ashore. . Joseph Melville, the ally of Millen, himself the shrewdest man, of the whole franc, can, pay the authorities, be found on inquiry of J. J. Marony, 925, Tenth Avenue, New York. . The advent of the conspirators in Eng land, owing to General Millen being dis concerted by the persistent espionage of his actions, was thrt 3, according to the police calculations, really subsequent to the celebration of the Jubilee. The action previously taken by the authorities had al together disarranged and defeated the plans of the conspirators for that day, whatever they may have been, whereabouts, and that of -Melville and Harkins—or Hawkins aS he styles himself —had as it appears from the narratives of the authorities, long been known to. them There was one man associated With the earig of whose presence in the metro polis-he police were , not aware, -.hat- X the individual who ceased just before his &___s Road, on the morning of the 19th inst. S-ran_e to say, at the very time when rnhTn g wa?dving, detective-from Scotland hi* place of resid-hoe, and had jheytf- Sfed on the scene 20 minutes earher they would have succeeded in capturing the un known friend of the deceased man. The Sokanypartinth-Consptoby.

The authorities are well acquainted with every part that Harkins has played in the conspiracy, and there Still remains in the background a mass of incriminatory evidence which it has been deemed advis able to at present withhold from the public. At Scotland Yard not the slightest doubt is entertained that Harkins is one of Miilen's, accomplices. It yet remains to been seen whether he was the illiterate man that ho pretends to be, for several circumstances, it is suggested, point to the contrary. Hiir kins is described by the officers who have been watching him as a man of about 33 years of age ? of medium height and fair complexion, with a slight moustache. He is still staying at Alfred-street, Islington, where he resided for some time previous to tho inquest, but is kept under the closest police surveillance, although not actually in custody. Detectives are in occupation of the house, and not the slightest chance is afforded him of escape. It is expected that he will be re moved to-day, though it is doubtful whether he will ever be brought before a magistrate on a oh_rge of conspiracy. The probabilities are that he will leave the country at once, and rejoin his associates in America.

Millen sailed for America on Saturday, having evidently been persuaded of the futility of a longer residence in Europe. He embarked at Amsterdam, his destina tion being New York. The police never lost sight of him. He was followed oven down to the pier, where he embarked on board the vessel, by English dotectivo officers, who did not leave the spot until the steamer had parted. Mr Joseph Nolan, M.P., whose name was mentioned in the evidence at the inquest on Cohen as having shown Melville and another man over the Houso of Commons, has been interviewed. Mr Nolan said that the only object which the authorities could have in view in mentioning his name in connection with the matter was to connect the Irish party with some conspiracy which thoy would like to lead the public of this country to think has an existence in connection with that party. The attempt, he added, bus been a clumsy one, and is not likely to impose on any person of even average intelligence. He had, he stated, in common with most members, shown a great number of strangers into the gallery, but he had no recollection whatever of these particular individuals. It was not likely that he would introduce anyone whom ho had the least reason to suspect desired to enter with a criminal intention. In his opinion the pro ceedings at the inquest were designed to assist her Majesty's Government in their nefarious policy in Ireland,

CHORAL HALL.- Presentation of Prizes.

Lv our last issue we gave the names of the successful pupils ot the Girls' High School to whom prizes were presented at the Choral Hall yesterday afternoon. We now report in greater detail the remainder of the pro ceedings :—

Colonel Haultain (who presided), in delivering the inaugural address, ex pressed regret at the absence of Sir Maurice O'Rorko. Ho was pleased that the presentation of prizes should take place to both schools at tho same time. It brought the boys nnd girls together, and tended to stimulate a healthy spirit of emulation inciting them to greater efforts. The boys had need to look to their reputation, for the girls, both at Home and in tho colonies, wore pushing them hard for educational honours. During the last two or three years there had boon a considerable diminution in tho number of pupils attend ing our secondary schools, and the same decrease was observable in every grammar and liigk school in the colony, in consequenoo of. the prevalent depression in commercial'and agricultural matter?. The decrease was most marked in the lower forms. Out of 166 boys at the Grammar Hohools, 110, or just two-thirds, were over the age of 14, while thelowestformsthatused to havo tha largest number of boys had how only 9 and 15 respectively. There was a disposition to send tho younger children to the primary schools, and parents who intended their children to have a thorough secondary education mado a mistake in this respect. Ho laid somo stress, too, on the tone that was obtained by boys who had been brought up altogether at "any particular school or by any popular master. The speakor went on to combat the proposal to sweep away endowments for secondary education, and to make it free to all bub the wealthy classes. Clever boys from the primary schools at present received every encouragement by means of the Grammar School, for there were 29 of them in it now holding scholar ships or receiving free education, and the Governors had recently decided to admit six others holding Certificates of pro ficiency. The cheapness of higher edu cation in this colony was one of the great inducements to the middle classes to emigrate and settle here. The Chairman concluded his address with a few words of counsel and oxhortation to the boys and girls present,'reminding them in particular thai although their secular education was so well provided for, they were not to forget that there was a greater and infinitely higher object to be attained if they to become true and useful mm and women and to achieve the full fulfilment of their pur pose in life. Part Song, " The Minstrel Boy," pupils of Girls' High School led by Mr Cranwell. Mr S. Luke, Chairman of tho Board of Education, next addressed the assemblage. He looked upon these gatherings as among the most joyous episodes of his life. He was sorry to say that, like the Grammar School, the pupils of the Girls' High School had decreasecl in number, and from the same cause, viz., hard times. Last year there were 150 pupils, and this year only 114. But.tbe school had in no way decreased in fxrint of efficiency. One of its pupils, Wini fred Picken, had taken the highest place this year in the competition for district scholarships (applause), and another, E. J. Kimlin, the fourth place (applause), while a third, M. M. Upton, took the only certificate of proficiency. (Applause.) Moreover, an old pupil of the school (Annie C. Morrison) carried off the University College Entrance Scholarship (applause), and another old pupil (Miss Sinclair) won a University Senior Scholarship. (Applause.) Last year eight scholars of the school matriculated, and this year eight more had gone up to the matriculation examination. But this Was not all. Seffie time ago the proprietor of the Auckland Star offered four prizes to the boys and girls of the colony for essays aiid tales, and r.o less thah three of these had been carried off by pupils of tho Girls' High School. (Loud applause,) Mr Lukewenton toremindhisyoung hearers that education was a life-long work, and that with them it was only just beginning. He also impres .ed upon the girls the Weighty responsibility which de volved upon them in wielding aright their tremendous influence, and in wisely mould ing the character of those who would come under that influence.

MrSloihan, M.A, (Principal dfibh* 01 W- High School), then read the annual report. Mr Luke (Chairman of the Bod. d of Education) next presented prizes _md certificates Of merit to the successful pupils of the Girls' High School. , The Rev. D. W. Ruhcimari (as <Ano of the examiners of the Girls' High School) bote testimony to the fact that the school had in no degree decreased in efficiency. He had not seen a single paper in the course of his examination that ___l_yed _riV t.dea Of copying. The essays reflected the very highest oredit upon thd _o_fl_huni_yfor the chough-fulness -.m* power 6f expression display ,d by ths essayist,s. They w<?r* »

markably good. As some Of the pupils had attained the full possible percentage ot. marks (100), he had been told that it should not be possible to attain in any examination the maximum percentage. But he chal lenged this statement. In setting the questions he had aimed not so much at tripping up the pupils as in testing their knowledge, and for that reason his questions had not been too difficult. Again, ifc was Ids invariable practice, when m doubt whether to mark say 7 or 8 marks, to give the pupil the benefit of the doubt, and mark 8. After receiving his cheque from 'the Board of Education, he had tjurntthe papers (lahghter), but ho maintained that the marks were fairly allotted. If he had erred at all, it was on the side of amiability. In con; elusion, he declared that the Girls High School was a credit not only to the city of Auckland, but to the colony at large. . Part song, "Vocation Time is Come Again," pupils of Girls' High School, under MrCranwell. . _, Mr C. E. Bourne (head-master of the Auckland College and Grammar School) read the annual report. Col. Haulta.n then presented pn_es arid certificates to the successful pupils of the College and Grammar School.

UPPER SCHOOL. Upper Fifth Form.—B. C. Maolaurin, chief prize of tho year ; D. H. Jackson, 2nd prize of the year, , Lower Fotth Form.--.. Drummond, B. N. Tebbs, F. J. Cherry, and E.W. Carter. Upper Fourth Form. —R. A. McCul lough and G. Whitelaw. «.__•"'<_ Lower Fourth Form. -W. J. Barclay and T. R. Keosihg. LOWER SCHOOL, . Upper Third Form—P. Drummond. Lower Third Form.—X. C. Maclaurin. Skoond Fo_m.—A. N. Cooper. First Form. —English —H. E. Vaile.^ Mathematics. — Upper School, Class Alpha Div. L, W. S. La Trobo ; Div. 11., B. N. Tebbs. Class Beta, G. Whitelaw. Class Gamma. W. J. Barclay. Lower School.— Class A, H. S. Bobm son ; Class B, C. C. Choyce ; Class C, D. S. White ; Class D, B. deß. Bree. Special Prizes,—Head Master's prize for work in the workshop, A. E. W. Baker ; Prizes for drawing: mechanical, H, A. Battley; freehand, J. It. Hooper. Prizes for writing : Boys over fifteen years of ago, C. Dixon; boys between thirteen and fifteen years, R. S. Latta; Boys under thirten years, A. Upton.

Tho Rev. C. M. Nelson (examiner in writing) said he considered tho writing on the whole of tho Grammar School to have been very good indeed. He then went oa to impress upon the boys and girls the im portance of clear and elegant penmanship. Part song, "The Flowers are Busy," pupils of Gills' High Sciiool under Mr Cranwol).

Mrs Bourne presented the prizes won at the recent Grammar School sports. Tho proceedings concluded with the sing ing of the nationnl anthem by the pupils of the Girls' High School. Tho specimens of needlework nnd fancy waxwork exhibited reflected preat credit upon tho pupils of the Girls' High School, and also upon their able instructress, Miss Richardson. The specimens of plain needlework, consisting of children's cloth ing, Rre to bo distributed amongst the poor and needy.

The models exhibited by tho boys of the Grammar School were all cleverly con structed, and it is quite evident that J. G. Trevithick has apt pupils and the boys a painstaking instructor. Wo append a list of these exhibits :— A. E. Baker, model of bridge over the Wairoa River, scale i'w. equal ono foot; A. E. Bilker, inlaid table top (prize); A. E. Smith, model of locomotive, link motion, i sixe ; A. -H. Battlcy, 3in. centre wood lathe ; F. Lawson, 3in. centre wood lathe j AY. A. Kiely, 3in. centre wood lathe, and two brackets and a stool; W. Kay,.model of staging for farm pump and Hot of corner shelves; J. J. Parker, model of Taupiri Bridge, Jin. equal one foot; J. Taylor, model of Taupiri Bridge, Jin. equal Ofte foot; R. R. Foster, model of Titranga Creek wharf, scale 4_n. equal one foot; C. Dixon, model of 10-ton sailing yacht, scale lin. equal one foot; H. Gordon, mode-, of 10-ton sailing yacht, scale lin. equal one foot.

CITY COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the above body was held last evening in tho Council Chambers the business being the further consideration of the amended by-laws, and also the acceptance of tenders, There were present the Mayor, Councillors Swales, Kidd. Crowthor, Patterson, Atkin, Holland, Davies, Phillipps, Cooper, Dignan, Evans, and La Roche. Cartimj Contract for East Division.— The Engineer reported that he had gone through the tenders received for the Catt ing in the East division. There were three tenders; Messrs J. J. Craig, Lovett and Co., and George Wilson. As the latter was the lowest tender, it was accepted.

Carting for West Division. — Messrs Lovett, Lamb, and Craig tendered fo» this contract. As Lamb's was the lowest tender, it was accepted. Ironwork.—George Leahy was the only tenderer for ironwork. The Engineer re ported that on the whole his prices were lower than last year.—The tender was ac cordingly accepted for the three central wards.

Timb-R. — Two tenders were received for the supply of timber from the Auckland Timber Company and the New Zealand Timber Company. — Mr Apdei'Soh" reported that the Auckland Titaner Company was the lowf_3_ on the principal timbers used. The tender was accordingly accepted. Tiles and Bricks.—Messrs Carder Bros, and' the Auckland Brick and Tile Company were the only tenderers. Both schedules of prices were the same.—The Council decided the question by ballot, when the tender of Messrs Carder Bros, was accepted. Horse Feed.— Messrs J. J. Craig, R. B. Symons, W. and G. Wins tone, and Patter son and Co. tendered for the supply of horse ; feed.—J. J. Craig's tender was accepted, it being the lowest. Lime.—Messrs R. 0. Clark, Winatone, and Craig tendered-*—Winstone's tender was accepted. Coal Tenders.—The Waterworks En gineer, Mr Errington, reported upon the tenders for coal, and stated that from ex periments lasting over 13 months he had found that the Whangarei coal was the cheapest; but as the Miranda coal was offered at the lowest rates, he recommended that one month's trial be given it and tho tenders let according to the result. - The New Zealand Frozen Meat and Storage Company's engineer reported that he con sidered the Taupiri steam coal the cheapest for their use—The Auckland Sugar Com pany reported in favour of Newcastle ordinary, small coal.—Mr Coombes, Re sident Engineer, reported in favour of the Kamo, with Taupiri second, but he con sidered the Newcastle and 5 Bay of Islands coalwas superior to the local article,— The manager of the Union Steamship Com pany reported id favour of WeStport coal for use on steamers.—Mr Errington stated that as the Council's engines were not pushed, but had a slow loco motive results were nob 6. much service for them.—M_ Gibson, theengiheer at tho pump ing station, was also in attendance, and ex plained the relative values of -he various coals. He considered that the Wh„U Whau coal was the cheapest, taking it ali.round. He admitted that it would be useless fdr locomotive work. Tenders were received frOrh the following : -~ Messrs Loveit

and Co., Carpenter, i C»fff> g*g_ i James Smith. Messrs Craig *&* ggg for Newcastle, and Smith for W_*» ™ v ooal. Mr Smith's tender was accept*.3. Christmas was' <tecj«W» t0 close the office Monday and Tuesday %°*P» mas week, and Monday and Tuesday 01 New Year week. _~ , Domain.-The Secretary of the Odd fellows wrote asking f or the use ot tne Cricket Ground in the Domain on lueSU-iy, the 27fch i__-t_.nfc,foi- a picnic ; and also asK- Tng permission to charge for entry to tl ' Ground. — Granted on payment ot -lie nsual fee of £10, any damages to Be repaired. ~,, • ... The Council then went into committee to further consider the by-laws.

THE CONCENTRATION OF TAILINGS.

FURTHER EXPERIMENTS

(BY TELKGRAPH--OWN COKKESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Fob some days past Mr George Haroourt haS been engaged erecting a working mode for the concentration of tailings which he has himself conceived, and a trial took place yesterday with very satis factory results. The process is on the line's of angular resistance. Two sheets of water aro forced against metal plates Bet in a frame at the bottom of a watertight tank; the division of tho wate>- by the plates causes a; throbbing pulsation abbve tho cycloidal; course, appertaining to ton circles. This agitation holds in suspension any material fed by a trommel, or shaking sieve, or shoot, to the surface of the water in the vessel, which is gauged to run off from the top sluico gate all under a specific gravity of 2, collecting sulphides, pyrites, etc., which can be drawn off at other outlets, ac cording to their specific gravity. A trough at the bottom of the tank, charged with meroury, collects any metals that amalga mate. Where the supply water is scarce, or tho fall insufficient to give the requisite force required for the suspension Of the matter to be treated, the same angle-set plates are mc.de to re volve in a similar tank, and the speed regu lated to allow for settlement of the particles, a stream of Mater being fed in with the substance to be treated. The .ariation of the speed of revolution can be so adjusted that after disoharge of the whole of the matter under treatment of specific gravity % any weight to specific gravity 8 can be separated at the same place. There are also outlets at convenient distances for heavier substances. The patenteo claims that he can savo sulphides of silver if the ore is dressed tine enough by specific gravity alone. For the concentration and separation of tailings, black sand, etc., tbis machine should be in valuable, particularly as no mercury can escape during the treatment. For tho treat ment of lino gold, silver slips coated with mercury are suspended at the sluice gate for the purpose ot catching any float gold. Mr Hnrcourt is now engaged operating upon about a ton of the refuse from the Mnritoto (Prospectors') ore recently treated by Mr Eraser, of Auckland.

R.M. COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before H. G, Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) I.NDK.'KND_D CAKES.

T N the following canes, judgment went for (■he plaintiffs by default: — R. Row v. G. Goodwin, i's ss, and 37s costs : A. Buckhmd v. J. Lockhart, £7, and 36s costs ; Same v. J t * M. Hill, £12 13s 6d nnd £2 10a costs ; G. Hulme v. W. Miller, _13 7s 6d and £2 6s costs; E. Render,- v. J. Robertson; £3 17s and 22s Gd costs ; Buckland v. P. Mclntyre, £3 12s 6d and 29s 6d costs ; Mitchelson and Co. v. A. Brockliss, £14 17s 6d and £214s costs ; J. Wylie v. T. Clarke, £2 12s and 25s 6d costs ; Wayte v. J. Dignan and another £5 3s 2d, and £2 costs; same v. H. Williams, £3, 21s 6d, costs; J. L. Cochran v. Captain Minchin, £1 3 7d, and £1 Is 6d costs; W. Parkin son v. J. H. Cornish, £2 13s Id and 21s 6d costs; T. Slator v. J. Hays, £6 14s 6d and 15s costs: J. Warren v. W. Pijier, £16 0s 4d und £2 8s costs; H. A. Hoffmann v. D. Shcehan, i' 7 7t<, and 36s Costs; W. Robinson v. J. Nash, £7 IBs, and 38s costs ; Hammond and Co. v. M H. Frost, 30? and lis costs ; J. Dunn v. J. Hawthorn, £16 10s sd, and £210 ft costs.

Co-opkbati vb Association.-- AlargCnum ber of actions were brought by the Co operative Association for calls, and judg ments for plaintiff were given against the following:—D. Brockett £12 10s, costs £2 l&s; A. Bremner, £1 6s, costs £2 6s 6d; W. Chitty £1 ss. costs £1 3s 6d; J. Clem ents, £1 ss, costs £112s 6d; G.Rigg, £1 ss, costs £1 2s 6d ; W. ..haw, £1 ss, costs £1 2s 6d ; T. Satton, £1 ss, costs £1 14s 6d ; W. Sturges, £1 ss, costs £1 13s 6d ; W. Vince, £2 10s, costs £1 9s 6d ; J. S. Wil liams £5, costs, £1 2s 6d j J. Wilson, £1, costs £1 6s 6d. defended cases. New Zealand Timber Company v. Smith.—Claim, £5 Is, for timber supplied.' —Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the plain tiff, and Mr G. N. Brassey for the de fendant.—The case was nonsuited, as the Company had credited the timber to a Mr Lonergan, and His Worship held that the Company must look to him for payment.— Costs, £1 6s.

MBsJ.DRYSDALEV.M.ScHLiNKEit.—CIaim £10 for damages caused by illegal trespass on property belonging to plaintiff, a board inghoiiße keeper in Hobson-street, for the purpose of levying distress. Mr Humphreys appeared For' the plaintiff, and Mr Calder for defendant. Judgment for plaintiff for Is damages without costs. H. B. Worballv. W. G.Allen.—Claim, £17 4s 4d, Mr Macrae appeared for plain tiff and Mr Theo. Cooper for defendant. Plaintiff Was nonsuited with costs 265.

WAIKATO NOTES.

(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, Thursday. MR Moon, of the Harbour View Hotel, Ruglan, has erected a commodious "bathing house, which will be a great convenience to those visiting this pleasant watering place.

It is stated that the Ngaruawahia Flour Mills are likely to pass back into the hands of the late proprietor (Mr R. Lamb). After hearing the claimants in the Puke kura Block yesterday at the Native Lands Cdiirb, Cambridge, JudgePuckey gave judg ment in terms of the allocation submitted by Mr Eraser, And orders were made for 14 _übdiviSiort_. The Court then adjourned until tho 16th of January, when a similar application by Mr A. B. Stubbing for Puahoe subdivision will be heard. Before the Court adjourned, the judge compli mented Mr I?raser for the able manner with which he had conducted the subdivisions.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1887.

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Drapery, Clothlnz. &«• \ TTVRESSMAI-ING A ONLY 12s 6d FOR FIT, STYLE. __ t INIS** AT LE SUEUR'S. SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONIES. An immense stock of MATERIALS and TRIMMINGS to select from at lowest prices for Cash. CHOICE M I LLIN ERY At prices to defy competition for same superior style. MOURNING AND COUNTRY ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. ALL GOODS MUST BE PAID FOR ON OR BEFORE DELIVKRV. mHE pON TIT Alt CHE, Queen-street, Auckland (Threo doors from Wellesiey-street East). THE BABY LINEN AND LADIES UNDERLINES' WAREHOUSE. SILK HOSE ! ""SILK HOSE ! P. DAVISON Has just purchased a job line of Silk Hose, and will sell them us under :— HALF COST! HALF COST PRICES! Ladies' Black, Pale Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2slid.3B6d,2_lid; Maroon,Navy,Cardinal, 3s6d, 3slid, 4s6d. , .■■,■ . * Children's Pale Bluo, Pink, and Cream, I.lslid; 2, 2s 3d ;3,256d;. 2s 9d : 5 2s lid. Black and Dark Colours. 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 2s 9d. 3s, 3s3d. 200 dozen I_adies' Trimmed Lincrt Collars at 6d each ; usual prices. Is to 2s 6d. ( 15JO0_~vaFd8 Beaded Net in Navy. Maroon, Black and Gold, Black nnd Silver. Drab, etc., all at 2d per yard ; usual price, 9d yard. 400 Vai^BeadeXG^-saii)er, White and" Silver, Drab and Gold. Brown and Gold, at 6d per yard; usuahirice, lspcr yard. _ ___eantlfTir_s"sortment of Ladies'* Printed Skirts from Is lid, 2s 3d. 2s 6d, 2s lid-very cheap. Ladies' Print Dresses from 6s lid to 21., Ladies' Stuff Dresses from 12s 6d to 35a. Ladies' Print Morning Wrappers. 2s Hd to 4s lid. Children's Print; Sa.edk and stuff Dresses, 2s 6d to7s6d, at half warehouse prices. Very special dozen Ladies' and Chil dren's Printed _\ prons at 6d each. Also, largo variety of Coloured and White Aprons fromjid to 5a 6d. Magnificent 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. Beautiful variety of Sun Bonnets from Is to 9s 6d. No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts. pftlCE J pRICE j pRICE BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTKICH FEATHERS i__ Cream, Tuscan. Grey, Tan, and Pink. In Just Received, a paroel -f / « l_Ti of the above, to be sold Ia hn ... " "' the very low price of-__^_J_,i_ W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Street "West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try OUTTERICK'S r.UT pAPER T>ATTERNS. Metropolitan Fashion . Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT- Wm. P. OUIL VI E, DRAPER. VICTOI-lA-STREET WEST. /CHEAPER THAN EVER DRAPERY ANDCLOTHING. C, HOPKINS, London Hot. be, Victoria and Nelson Sts., Is now showing some of the cheapest Drapery and Clothing ever offered in Auckland, as the following lines will Show :— Dress Materials in Greys, Browns, and Fawns, 4s lid for 12ydS; Striped JMaines. 12yds tor is 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 (White); 90-inch Heavy Twill Sheeting, Is 3d {White); a lot. of Slip Mats, Is each; Men's Mosgiel Tweed Suits. 33s 6d; Men's Tweed Suits, 128 ad: Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 7b lid . Men s Coloured Mole Trousers, 4s lid <value for your money); Men's Tweed Trousers, 3s lid pair : Youths Tweed Trousers, 3slid ; Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s 6d; grand lino in Men's Merino Sox, 9d; Men's Brown Cotton Sox, 2Jd per pair. C. HOPKINS London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets. N.B.—Open every evening till 9 o'olook. iir mi in 1111 i | -__■ mO GENTLEMEN DESIROUS OP X OBT\INI>G APPOINTMENTS AS SPECIAL TRAVELLING OR TOWN AND DISTRICT. AGENTS FOR LIFE AS SURANCE.—Experienced Agents, desirous of obtaining &pt>ointments ia Nftw S-outl- Wales or Queensland, can socuro Very Liberal Terms by applying to "Asterisk," oaf 6of GORDON *c GOTCh, Sydney. Sattiftdto*, references re iiuircd. Principals on)/ dealt with.



The best stock of Christmas drapery and clothing in Auckland is to be found afc Exors. latoT. Short, Queen-street.—[advT.]



CORtf MANURE, -tfree-ing Co. 's. £8, pf al) ______f__ . . one, Come all ! andg-tan Extra V/ Pair 0- TrouS-r8 «_r a Wat-rtmry Watch, frsh J. H. -WC-fa, Tailor,. Victori_,-Wreeit East.



I Public -.otices. "BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! T. EVANS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, IsT.BJ'WTOI.T, CaLls the attention of his numerous Customers and Public generally to the Splendid Stoc-k of Boots and Shoes of all kinds, made on his own; premises specially fo_ the present season, by some of the most practical workmen in the Colony. Theigodds are made of the very best English and Colonial leather, and for style, durability and cheapness cannot be surpassed. The following is a price list of the most serviceable lines:- p# d Men's Elastic Sides, Colonial, calf ... ... ••• ■•• 10 9 Men's smart Lace-ups, English kip ... .•• ... 10 9 Best cow hide Watertights, strong ... ••< •■• U 0 Bluchers, Colonial kip ... ... ••• ••• '•• » 9 Women's Calf Kid Leglets ... ••• — "• » 9 Dairy Boots ... ••• -• —• '" '" '" ? Boys' and Girls' SchCol Boots, High and Low Legs, suitable for town « counter W and without doubt the best and cheapest in the trade. Also a large variety of English, French and German goods, in Low Shoes, Leglets, Button, and Elastic, and a splendid awwrta-ent of Boys' iu,d Girls' Patent and Kid Low Shoes. ■•■ - ;•'•" ) jfc ease note the Address :— T. -E3"VJOISTS. THE PEOPLE'S BOOT MAKES, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, The Best and Cheapest House in the Colony for Boots.



Insurance i,,. —— _...,-... ._....... 1 1 | VHSW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM^' | .]_. PAN V (FIRE AND MARIN..). Capital... ~._-_, 000,000. Paid-npand Reserve Fund 5......£433,00. PHOTectios moM FIRE oa MARINE} LOSS CUTBBE-FECTED IK THIS OoMFAIiT. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND ~ißtiß___lTY. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. _N"e\v York. LiiTJ INSURANCE COMPANY. Cash Assets, Ist January, 1887 .. £15,518,81? incomfs for 1886 .. ... ;.- -.3,956,874 Local Director C. C. Md_.l-i.AK. Esq. (Me_»ra W. McArthur & Co.) Solicitors: <; __ ossrs RusBBLL & Campbell. Bankers. BANK O* AtTS-ttAlAilA. P6licies issued guaranteeing tbe return otall Premiums ih addition to the sum insured if death dcour Within a twenty __ar period. J. HUGO HAt-ROP, Resident Agent r ■■■ mi i ■■ i' ' ■•.in I_"'. i- Conveyances- VISITORS TO TE ARO HA.—Notice. —The Ondersigned will run a Coach from on Tuesdays. Tnundays, and Satur days, mo. ting train for Auckland ht.Morrm. vifie on those days, and returning t. Te Aroha from Mprrinsville on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of train from Auckland, conveying passengers, parcels, and mails.—E. Gallagher., ..,■■. 7..,. : - .:■>.. >~>' -s TIME TAB LE, DAVIES BROS/ 'BUSES. Leaves Victoria Wharf. Devonport'-7;_Saim., 8.20 a.m., 9.45 a.m., 10.20 EM., 12.45 p.m.-, 2£>p m. 245 p.m.. 4.20 p.m.. 5.10 p.m. Sundayß-10 a.m., 11a.m. 2.25 p.m., 3..m. " _/ , _ ■ Leaves Takapuna—B.o am.. 9.5_.m„ 10.35 a.m., Ilfls a.m., 1.35 p.m., 3.0 p.m., 3.35 p.m., 5.15 p.m., 5.55 p.m. Sundays—ll a.m., 12 noon, 4 p m., sp.m. .. ' ■'" '• ■'"'. E')'<": 'iVJ Return Fares, l__d; weekly tickets at reduced Special trips can be arranged at Post Offices, Devonport and Taknpuna ■. PATERSONAND CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS.; LIVERY AND BAIT StABLES, Omnibuses Brakes, Cabs, and Saddle Horses for Hire at lowest rates. Special arrangements made with J-veaing and Picnic Parties. Stores and Stables:— __brne4____t, Mt. Roskill. and Avondale. Attetclftnd. N.Z. Hearse and Mourning Carriages, for. H|re. Undertakers liberally dealt with 'Bus leaves Union Bank for Waikoniiti Overy Sunday At I.3op.m.,.roturnlngat4.3op.m. , ,-,.,, „ DEVONPORT, WAIWERA, AND WARKWORTH ROYAL MAIL C O A C H. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & __ttDAYJS- Leave Devonport 8 a._n.» Takapuna 8.30 a.in., wade 10.30, w'ttiwera 12 noon, PuhOl 12.45 p.hi. Arrive Warkworth 2.30 p.m. -_U E SDA I& T^| I A Y S. ANI> Leave Warkworth 8 a.m.« Fuhdi 9.30 a,tn., Wai wera 10.15 a.m.>, Wade 11.30 a.m, Takapuna 3 p.m. . Arrive Devonport 2.30 p.m. THOMAS BUTLER, Proprietor. Public Notices. «q.AR" AGENCY. The following ate authorised to RECEIVE __DVERT_S_.ME_.TStor S.Aft:- . PORTER & Co., Ironmongers, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PORTER & Co., I-tONJ-ONffl-R-, SYMONDS-STRBET. PORTER .. Co., Ironmonger . NEWMARKET. Mb ROBINSON, Chemist, PARKEI---. M_ JONES, Ironmonger, PONSONBY. MrT. J. henshaw, -Tbw-btbbiw, .'.:'•,. ONEHUNGA. Mb LILLEWALL, Groobb, ___~ DEVdNltfß't- MR PATRICK, - .;, - S.6__R_epj--J, . TEROPUW-



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