Births.

BARKEK.-OnMay 6, at Paramo. Midlothian the wife of Major Barker,.late 50th (Phe Queen's Own) Reginiont, of a daughter. FALCONKR.-On June 13, atStanley-street, the wife of J. E. Falconer of a daughter. WILLIAMS.-0n June 21, at her residence in Karaka-street, Newton, the wife of Richaid Williams of a daughter, still-born.

Deaths.

l^rs^^Cl&^S^ i • Castolldwyran; aged 75. J LONGBOTOM.-At Port Albert, on Juno 17, ! of bronchitis, Barnard Longbotom, lato or j ■ Louth, Lincolnshire ; aged 76 years. f OSWIN.-0n May i, after a.short illness, at the ■ residence of Kdward Oswin Esq., .Edmonton, near London, -Charlotte Miza. ; widow of the late Thos Osvvin, Judge, Ceylon , ' Civil Service, and mother of A. F. Oswm, or : i> Now Zealand. .

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Y~. Mollis will close as under:— p . This Day. For Opotiki, por Douglas, at 4 P-n 1 •.*s> Tor Whitiangi, Gum Town, Upper Mill, ; and Tairua, por lona, at 5 p.m. - Tor TaurangaTand Opotiki, per Clansman, at 5 I Parua, Waipu Whan-, garei, Kaino, andMangapai, per Wellington, For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 25th inst. ForWaiwera, To Kapa, and Warkworth, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. „ , For Katikati, Aongateto, and Opotiki (via Thamos), por Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. . For Thames, per Rotomahana, at S p.m. Monday, 27th inst. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, por Penguin. 3For United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc.. Via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth (per Rimu iakafroin Lyttolton, 30th Juno), per Penguin, at 11a.m. For money orders, registered lot 'tors, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. United •Kingdom Mail will bo duo at Plymouth on For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per G'airloch, at 11 a.m. „ ,-, iFor Putiki and Coromandel, per Coromandel, ■ at 11 a.m. For Suva, Fiju por Arawata, at i p.m. i, . S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

Port Albert, this day.—Sailed: Schooner Welcome \ \ The Rimutaka arrived at Lyttelton, from Wellington at 10.30 a.m., to-day. The Gairloch arrived ■at New Plymouth from Onehunga at 6 a.rii. to-day. The s.s. Chelmsford arrived from Opotiki at 10.30 p. m to-day, after a very stormy Sssage. She passed the Douglas, bound .«this port off Whale Island. Passengers •pef'Chelmsfdfd: Miss Savage, Miss Keat ing,' Messrs Brown, Cunningham, Ridings. Cargo 250 sacks maize. The s.s. Mflraroa left.for Southern ports and Melbourne at noon -to-day. She took besides general cargo 43G cases gum, IG3 cases pearl shell, 45 bales wool, and 14 bales leather for transshipment to the R.M.S. $imutaka at Lyttelton. Passengers for Gisborne :—Messrs J. A. Laing, J. Berry. J?or Napier: Mrs Collins and 2 children, Mr and Mrs G. H." Burgess and 2 children, ' Messrs .R. H. Fisher, W. T. Dodds, P. Dobel, J. Trenwith.-• For Wel lington : Messrs S: ■ Phillips, O. H. Palmer, Mrs Wilson. For' Lyttelton : Mr and Mrs H. iB. Webster 2 children and servant, Misses Eastlain, and Heywood; ■ Messrs C. Heal, Heywood, W. H. Young, A. Ander son, G. iv. \ JakinJU For Dunedin : Mr J. S. Moore. For Melbourne: Mr and Mrs J. Cross, Mr R. Barry. For Hobart: W. H. Cogswell and L.. H. Steerage, passengers .for various ports : Capt. Larsen, Mr and Slra Reed and child, .Messrs Wv Ji Wright, T.- Whitley, S. Basset, .'Thornford, C. Jenkins.*; The s.s.--Australia, with part cargo ex Ruapehu, left Gisborne at 10.30 a.m. to day.. ! She .calls at. intermediate ports, and should arrive here- on Saturday evening. The Cheimsford's White Island excursion had to be abandoned owing to the unfavour able weather,; although upwards of 100 tickets had- been takeriout..

CABLEGRAMS.

THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

GRAND MILITARY REVIEW. The Women's Offering. DEMONSTRATION AT WINDSOR. London, June 23. A grand review of troops to the num ber of 12,000 men takes place at Alder shot to-day. This proceedings will be witnessed by the Prince of Wales and the. various royal princes now visiting England. Yesterday (Wednesday) morning the Queen received at Buckingham Palace: -a ■ number of delegates who presented Jubilee gifts, including the women's offering. In the after noon , the Queen proceeded to Windsor, Where she unveiled the bronze statue of herself, by Bpchin, the ceremony passing off ;wify,. great eclat. There was 'great enthusiasm in the evening when the town was brilliantly illumi! nated and the townspeople took part in the torch-light procession through the castle grounds. •"■ ■ . ■: '~ :; ; (special.) v ;;

FRANCO-RUSSIAN THREATS.

London, June 23.—1n connection •with the diplomatic notes from Frauce and Russia to the Turkish Govern ment, Eussia hints that she will ad vance on Erzeroum or in the direction of the Euphrates Valley, and France declares that she will reserve the rights of free action in Syria and else where. Constantinople, June 23.— Tho time.for the ratification of the Anglo- Turkish Egyptian Convention has been extended to the end of- the Mohamme don; .festival of Bairam, commencing to-morrow. ' '

HONOUR TO A COLONIST.

LONDON, June 22.—-The; University of Dublin has conferred tho Docfcorship of Law on Sir P. Jennings.^

A QUEENSLAND MINING COM PANY.

A Comfwj io ■ woi'H the opaj minoß of iwifcfo b- capital of

L 1.00,000, is announced; half the capital is to be raised immediately.

SPORTING NEWS.

To-morrow's Races at One hunga.

TrrE postponed meeting of tho Onehunga Racing Club takes place to-morrow. Twelve o'clock is tho timeset down for the decision of the first race, and the railway department, as usual, will run special trains to Te Papa. My selections for the leading races are :— Maiden Plate: Weazel. Hurdle Race: Victory. Steeplechase: Huntsman or Mag nesia. Winter Oat 3 Handicap: Friend ship. Flying Stakes : Catesby or Wright's selected. Cannon's name has been inadver tently left out of the Winter Oats Handicap in tho race book. The Railway Department wishes it to be understood that railway tickets issued on tho 21st inst. in connection with the Onehunga Races will not bo available for to-morrow's meeting. HirroNA

Napier Park Steeplechase.

The following acceptances for tho Napier Park Steeplechase were received last night :—

Sb lb sb lb Bello 11 10 Victor ... 10 7 Denbigh ... 11 9 Mangnohano 10 7 Orient ... 11 9 Erebus ... 10 0 Owhaoko ... 11 1 Komco ... 912 Silvio ... 10 13 Rimu... ... 9 2

The Wellington Steeplechase.

The following nominations wore received last night for the Wellington R.C. Steeple chase, threo miles, to bo run on tho 9th July : —Erebus, Kangai'oo, Romeo, Den bigh, Owhaoko, Mangaohane, Maminga, Secretary, Echo, Orient, Victor, Mammoc, jMaywood, Belle, Zube, Moody, Kingask.

The Grand National Steeple chase.

• The following nominations were received yesterday for the Grand National Steeple chaso, to be held in Christchurch in July :— Ben H., Chance, Sultan, Denbigh, Erebus, Owhaoko,Maugaohane,Canard, The Agent, Secretary, Brcdon Hill, Linwood, May wood, King Arthur, Moody, Bordorman, Romeo, Orient, Meteor, Mainboom, 80110, Mamnioc, Master Guy, Medico.

POLICE COURT—THIS DAY.

(Before Messrs F. L. Prime, S. Y. Collins, and W. McCullough, Justices.) Drunkenness. —Charles Porteous was fined 5s and costs, or, in default, 24 hours' hard labour, for having been drunk yesterday. Dikty Yards. - John Brown was charged with having committed a breach of the City Council by-laws No. G, section 11, by neglecting to cleanso his private yard in Dock-street. Defendant pleaded guilty to having offal from fish on his premises for a short time.—Mr Goldie, Inspector of Nuisances, deposed that he had visited the defendant's back yard-in oonsequenco of complaints having been made to him. There was a nuisance oxisting , which re quired abating. -Mr Ephraim Mills deposed that he had complained to tho Sanitary Department in consequence of the intoler able stench arising from the defendant's back yard. It arose from fish offal. Witness resided next door to the defendant. Witness had been compelled to complain about this nuisance before.—Joseph Townly, deputy - inspector, also testified to the nuisance complained of. — Tho defendant said that.there was no drainage at his place, and the- fish were only 24 hours upon his premises. Owing to tho bad weather he had been unable to take the. offal away in the dingy. — Tho Bench inflicted a tino of 5s and costs.

OPERA HOUSE.- "The Pirates of Penzance."

. —.. <» —. The Comic Opera Gompany have reserved one of their most palpable " hits " for tho end of the season. Last night < they pro duced "The Pirates of Penzance" to a crowded house, and achieved with it a success that is as gratifying as it was pro. nounced and unquestionable. The piece was staged in first-class style, and we doubt whether its native humour has ever before in Auckland been brought into such strong and grotesque relief. At the close of the opera a very agreeable sur prise was given the audience. Mr Brennir stepped forward with tho British Ensign in his hand, and sang " Rule Britannia," which introduced a charming transforma tion scene. Tho back scene was with drawn, and disclosed to view a splendid tableau representing a galley with the royal standard as mainsail, and Miss Ada Walker as Britannia standing at tho prow with trident in hand, shield on arm, and helmet on. .head. At either sido of her re clined a nymph-in becoming attire. The audience broke into a perfect storm of ap plause, and sat in their seats after the curtain had dropped until ifc rose again. . There can be no doubt that "The. Pirates, of Penzance" is one of the-Company's trump cards, and a run of crowded houses should "mark the balance of the season, which is now rapidly ap proaching its termination. We reserve our criticism of the performers until to-morrow.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Thames, this day. Cambrta.— Driving is being pushed ahead • on the -No. 1 f ootwall leadei , , which is 2or 3 inches thick, and shows gold pretty freely. • The sfcopeS'continud;'to 'produce 2^3 7 able . quartz, and the crushing is shaping for fully an ounce tothe load. Saxon. — Small parcels of "picked stone are occasionally obtained from the stopos on the reef at No. 4 level. Cambria. —301bs of specimens from the leading stope on No. 2 cross leader at No. 2 ' level. Dabs of gold were also seen very freely through the general dirt. ' . :

On Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock mass, the choir of St. Benedict's Church will sing Haydn's Imperial Mass ; the offertory will be sung by Miss Ida Osborne, of the Opera Company, who will also, in conjunction with Mr Howard Vornon, and Mr Knox, render the beautiful trio " Jesu Dei Vivi," and Mr Vernon will sing the " Tustoruni Animra." The premises hitherto occupied by Mr Garretb, butcher, Karangahapo Road, will bo oponod by tho Auckland Provision Com pany, to-morrow. The prices will be cut down very low to tempt the customers. Look in and soo the stocV of .bacon, hams, cheoso etc. . cuttov deeply loaded;sunk off tho Jlobson-street wharf this afternoon. Tho crew woro fculcon off hor in a boat. Thomas Short foil into tho harbour from breastwork near tho Railway station last ovoning and was rescued by Constable Maolcy and MY Josoph Bell, litfclQ tho worse foj. , tho ducking,

ATHLETIC NOTES.

Football Matches TomorroWi Ponsonby V> CißAFtON.—Ponsonby : Full back, J. Braund ; three-quarter backs— Conway, R. Whifceside ; half-backs — Stephenson, A. Braund, Danks; forwarde —Anieil, Wooller (wings), Kee£e,- Ohvay, Hewson, Stuai'b, Johnson, George, Baxter. Graf ton: Kissling, Brown, Johnstone, Madigan, Mounfcfo'rd, Elliott, Lecky, Spen cer, Veale, McKenzie, Stewart, Muir, Twi namo, Shicls, and Smith. A drag for the Ponsonby team to leave Morris's, tobac conist, Victoria Arcade, at two o'clock. North Shore 11. v. Uniteo.—North Shore :A. N. McLeod, C. PenalKgan. J. Spraggon, A. Tanfield, W. Brown, C. Porter, J. Farquhar, E. Bell, J. Harper, J. Conolly, T. liigles, J. McDonald, H. Trayes, l>. Simpson, T. Sullivan. Emergency :F. Brown. United: Johnson, Goodacre, Taite, Hobson, Swarison, Murphy, Wileted, J. Barton, Makin, Head, A. 8011, Christie, Done, Gash, Fonton. Players are requested to catch the 2.30 p.m. boat for North Shore. "Nelson v. Bmtomart (Hospital.) — Nelson :J. Pelham (Captain), D. Pel ham, Glover (3), J. Smerdon, Cauteny, Quinn, Lonorgan, Donovan,McNamara, Mumpford, Hoffey, Lynch, Potter. BritomarC : Lovell (captain), Gillespio (2), Hampton, Luke, Gydo (2), Onyon (2), Shortt, Hill, Fer nandez, Thomson, Craig (2). Waveulkv v. Selwyn (at Kelly's pad dock, near Royal Oak, Onehunga). — Waverley: H. Jeffery, A. Suttie, R. Barnes, H. Brookfiold, Brabant, G. Jeffery, J. Wabkiss, H. Tidmarsh, A. Stevenson, Payno, E. Harris, A. Otway, A. Somervillo, L. Francis, J. Robb. Selwyn : A. Cooke, Diaz, W. Geard, Hammond, F. Hill, Kcetley (Capt.), D. McGragh, F. Morris, J. McDonald, N. Murray, E. Pierce, F. Ross, D. and H. Smart and J. Tizard. Emergency, F. Murray. A brake will leavo Paterson's stables at a quarter to two for Onehunga via Parnell. Gokdox 111. v. Remdeha. — Gordon : Burton, Blomlield, Cooper (2), Campbell, Cruickshank, Dodds, Gold water, Hammond (2), Iflerson, Leighton, Glcdhill, McCaus land, Martin, McCallum. Emergency: Purchas. Remuera: Andrews, Anderson, Buckland, Boord, Cranwell, Donald, Davis, Fountain, Heany, Hunter, Jorvis, Moresby, McCausland, Pritt, Rich, Stovons, Sec combe. , ATOKIjAND 11. V. WAITEMATA ll.—The following will play for Auckland II in tlio abovo match : Bishop " (2), Parker (2), S. Downey (captain), T. Moore, Reeves, J. King, Murphy, Payne, Clark, Bailey, Pil kington, Mays, Downey. Gkafton 11. v. Ponsosbyll. (atPotter's). — Grafton : Skinner, Ohlson, Firth, O'Mcara, Cole, Mathicson, Mackic, Con nelly, Holder, Simon, Ferguson, McGuirc, Higgins, Cowan and Speight. Ponsonby : Backs—Dignan, Laird, McConnell, Cleaver, Mcllnle, T. Whitcside ; forwards—Bruce (2), Beamish, Fngan, Austin, Samways, Iloffernan, Poulson, Healey. Emergency : Ferguson. Players are requested to catch Martin's 'bus from opposite the British Hotel at five minutes past two p.m. Orient F. C. v. Red Rosk T. C. (Do main.) — Orient: Drum, Dunn, Eden borough, Garlick, Hales, Hobma'n, Holland, Johnson, MacCormick, Mcldrum, O'Leary, Reynell, Roberts, Speight, Smith. Emer gencies : Warren, Grindrode, Holmes, Col well. Waitebtata v. University. — Waito mata: Spinley, Mcldrum, F. Anderson, E.-Smith, J. Wardoll, Preston, G. Smith, W. Burnett, Newton, NesbittJ Jackson, Moore, Service, Preston, Brown. Emer gencies, Armiger and Drummond. Nortii Shore v. Albert.—North Shore: Mays, W. Wynyard, Snow, Maude, Murphy (2), Askew, Patterson, Johnston, Marshall, Lynch, Martin, Grattan, Logan, G. Wynyard. Albert: Potter., Masefipld, Hobson, Pritchard, Dixon, Courtney, Mur ray, Miller, Stone, Grey, Walker, Wilson, Drum, Stewart and Mays. Boat at 2.30 p.m. Links v. Rangers.— Links : Harvio, Mc- Ilwraith, Massoy, Matthie, Mercer, Douglas Nowcomb, Phoney, Karakina, Heather, Mc- Donald. Emergencies : Hunt and Gentles. Devontort v. Saracens. — Dovonport team: Upfoll, A. Shepherd, Owen, J. Shepherd, Fisher, Norton, Greenway, Gould, Huil, Harrington, Yon Sturmor. Saracens ,team : Falconer, H. Williams, Dacro, Logan, R. Williams, Sibbin, Arm strong, C. Williams, Hodge, Goudie, Wil son ; Emergencies : Cavo and Carroll. Association Football —The . following matches will be played on Saturday after noon : Links v. Rangers (No. 1. ground.) Hornet v. Carlton (2. ground.) Scratch match of the 2nd Elevens (No. 3. ground.) The " Beresford " will journey to Ellerslie by the two o'clock train to meet the Eller slie team, and the Saracens will go to the North Shore to play the Devonport Foot ball Club. Rangers v. Hornets (Association.) —The following will represent the Rangers in their match v. Hornets: -J. S. Rowe, Forsyth, F. Rothorham, McMurtrie, B. Rotherham, Mercer, S. White, McMillian, Spcer, W. Smith, Thomas, Little, and Oarfcer Hornets v. Carlton (Association.) — Goal, Creoth ; backs, A. Chamberlain, F. Chamberlain; half backs, Renshaw, Matthews ; left wing , , Hay, Orams ; centre, West (Capt.), Salmon ; right wing, Brown, Parkinson : Reserve, Wittington, Dil worth's Paddock, 2.45. The second team will play a practice matcli with Links 2nd. Berkskotid v. Ellerslte (Association). — The following will represent Beresford: — Elkin, Mark, Duthie, Gash, Cousins (2), Haslam, Ewen, Donovan, Baker, and Head. Emergencies: Carter, Loggc, and Gerresh. Members to go out from town by 2 p.m. train (sharp).

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI TION.

■ft The Industrial Exhibition continues to at tract crowds of visitors and there is only one verdict concerning it—that it is in every respect a marked and unqualified success. Some highly interesting exhibits have just been received from the South and will prove of great interest to visitors. Messrs Scott Bros., of Christchurch, who have a contract from the Government for tho manufacture of locomotives, send up a complete set of brass fittings. The finish of the workmanship leaves nothing; to be desired. Messrs Anderson and Morrison, of Dune din, who, it will be remembered, were tho successful tenderers for the supply of the gasfittings to the Auckland Free Public Library,'sends up an ingenious champagne stand, which will keep an opened Lottie ef Roederer or Krug fresh and evervescent. Among other special exhibits we noticed an excellent sample of Ber muda arrowroot, grown by Mr C. Sutton at Newmarket. This if something that should interest those who have been think ing of the starch industry. The yield is, we understand, very large.

A GHASTLY FIND.

(SY TELEGRAPH —TRESS ASSOCIATION.) _ Timaru, this day. Portions of tho trunk with ono arm of a male body was picked up under the wharf this morning. There is no possibility of identification, but it is generally believed that tho remains found are Birrell's, who was drowned by the capsizing of a yacht six months ago,

SUPREME COURT

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

(Before Mr Justice Ward.) After we went to press yesterday afternoon the following business took place. Manslaughter. —In the caso Henry O'Neil charged with nob adminiatering as sistance to *his wife iii sickrieisSi and so oc casioning her death. Mr Glover appearing for the Crown and Mr O'Meagher for the defence. —Mary Ann Rafferty said she lived close to Mrs O'Noil's house. She said that the prisoner on the Wednesday told her his wife had taken "Rough on Rats."—John Pierce, boatman, saidhe had seen O'Neil " hammering his wife. — By Mr O'Meagher : The police asked him if ho had ever seen O'Neil assault wife. — Charles For teous Simmons saw the deceased on Wed nesday night. She might have been drunk. Was the worse for liquor himself. —By Mr O'Meagher: There were empty brandy and soda bottles near her. — James Fitzpatrick, chemist at Onelvunga, in answer to Mr O'Meagher, said he sold some white precipitate to the deceased. She said it was for the children's heads. It would have caused death if taken internally.— Sarah Maria Haynes, housekeeper to Dr. Erson, Elizabeth Nixon, Sergeant Greene, and Elizabeth Turner, also gave evidence. — Dr. R. W. Erson deposed to attending Mrs O'Neil on Monday, 14th March, when he found her in a state of collapse. She told him that she had taken some rat poison by accident, which had beon mixed with milk in a saucer Took the usual steps immediately to coun teract the effect of the same. On Tuesday, aboub 9 or 10 o'clock, when he found her rather better, ho ordered certain other remedies. Told her husband what to do. On the Saturday evening he visited the deceased. He received a messago on Saturday afternoon calling him to see deceased, but this was countermanded directly afterwards. He, however, called all the same. Deceased had been moved to a back room. She was lying half in and half out of the bed, which was covered with filth. Told O'Neil to get his wife washed. No one was in attendance upon his wife that ho could see. The de ceased was not a healthy woman and was of intemperate habits.

This Day.

Mr Glover, for the Crown, after twenty minutes' address to the jury, was followed by Mr O'Meaghor, who pulled to pieces the evidence of the two medical witnesses, being occasionally called to order by His Worship for not strictly quoting the dvi denco. Mr O'Meagher's dissertation upon the effect of the beer taken by the deceased was so humorous that tho jury were con vulsed with laughter for some minutes. — His Honor in summing up told the jury that the points to be decided by them were first, if the death had been accelerated by the ac tion of the prisoner, and secondly, if the husband neglected her with the object of causing her death. The assault, spoken of by tho witness Pierce, His Honor passed quickly over as of no importance, except as showing tho prisoner's feeling towards the deceased. A point was made against tho prisoner chiefly by Dr. Erson's evidence, where he mentioned O'Neil meeting him at tho door, and telling him not to trouble to enter, although ho knew at that timo that she had said sho had taken poison by accident. His Honor all through summed up some what against tho prisoner. There was no doubt that gross neglect had been shown to the deceased, but whether that neglect had been purposoly arranged so as to cause her death was for tho jury to decide.—Tho jury then retired, and after a lengthy absence returned with a vordictof not guilty. Prisoner waa accordingly discharged. Unlawfully Wounding. — Hoara te Mimiha, a native, was indicted upon tho charge of unlawfully wounding Charles H. Wight, by cutting his car.—This case aroso out of tho Maori rape case.—Mr O'Meagher, for the prisoner, put in an ap plication for tho postponement of tho trial. —His Honor said he could not allow it, but he would allow the postponement of the ap plication till the end of the sessions, when the prisoner could himself make a positive statement that more evidence was forth coming. Peiuury.— William Conrad was charged with perjury in a case which came before tho R.M. at Mongonui, in which one, Isaac Williamson, had summoned certain gum diggers for trespass. The prisoner is a half cost of splendid physique. Mr Hammond's services as interpreter, were dispersed with. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the prisoner, the Crown Prosecution ;appearing in per son for the prosecution. —Mr Williamson in stating the case, said that William son had certain land, and the prisoner and others met at the house of a Mrs Rose and permits were issued to certain persons allowing them to dig gum thereon.—Hellier W. Bishop, 11.M., Mon gonui gave evidence as to the case in which the alleged perjury was committed, and produced a gazette appointing him to his position. Knew J. Williams. Remem bered his coming to lay an information against Wi Hone Tamate, and other natives. The prisoner was a witness for the prosecutor. (Left sitting.)

KAMO COAL COMPANY.

Thosb wealthy people of Auckland who have for some time past been perplexed to find a safe and profitable investment for money, will do well to consider the oppor tunity otTered of obtaining 'shares in the Kamo Coal Company. A first - class coal mine is a constant source of revenue, when once there'is a fully equipped plant on the ground, and the mine has been thoroughly opened out. These important preliminary works have been accomplished by the late Kamo Com pany at an enormous cost- some L 75,000 — and in addition to arrangements made for the permanent development of the mine, another important work lias been done, viz., in making the name of Kamo coal thoroughly popular, and in establish ing an immediate market for this indispensable product of the earth. Investors of capital require two things security and dividends, and the Kamo Coal Company appears to have both these desiderata. The entire capital to be raised only represents L2O per acre for the free hold property which comprises 1,747 acres, there are also 571 acres of leasehold- 250 acres of which are' held for a period of ninety (90) years on payment of a royalty of sixpence per ton, and the remainder for 21 years, in all 2.31S acres valuable mineral lands. The manager's house, houses for miners and offices are erected on the freehold. The public have now an opportunity of benefiting by the heavy losses of those who first organised and worked the mine as in addition to the incalculable value of an extensive coal freehold there is as it were thrown into the bargain costly mine machinery and plant all in good working order, and adequate to present require ments. The hulk Senator which will carry 750 tons coal from Whangarei to Auckland, is in good order, and cost the Company L 3.200. Two barges, each with a capacity of 150 tons, cost each L 550. There is a coal wharf at Auckland with storage for 500 tons coal and a railway siding at Kamo connecting the pit, through the railway, with deep water, —constructed by the Com pany at cost of LI.OOO. The whole of this extensive and valuable property is offered to the proposed new Company for the sum 'of thirty-five thousand pounds (L 35.000)— less than half the cost tothopreseot gsyners,"

Although it is satisfactory to new share holders to obtain after all L 70.000 worth of property for L 35,000, pebhaps the most satisfactory and reassuring fact is fcnac »" K. W. Moody will take the general manage ment of affairs. Mr Moody for 12 years was manager ot the Waratah collieries Isew castle, and during that period had the pleasure of paying shareholders L400.00U in dividends, on a capital of L 60,000. He has now after a thorough inspection of_the Kamo mine, fully satisfied himself that propeily worked this will be one of the biggest and most profitable concerns in the colonies.

THE PREMIER'S INTENTIONS.

, —♦ . (BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRFSPOXDENT.) Dunedi-v, this day. The , " Star " states that Sir Robert Stout will be nominated for Napier, and will sit for Napier if elected.

ELECTORAL NOTES.

Newton. Mr H. R. Jury announces himself as a candidate for the Newton seat. He ex presses himself in favour of protection, nationalisation of the land, the imposition of a land tax, and if necessary an income tax in lieu of the property tax, the main tenance of the education system intact, and the limitation of votes to one. If the new district of Newton comprises the borough of Newton and the Arch Hill Highway District, Mr Alexander Lee has decided to contest the new seat. The Mayor of Newton, Mr R. T. Warnock, de clared nomination. Eden. Mr E. Mitchelson lias definitely decided to stand for Eden, and will go in opposition to the Hon. J. A. Tole for the division of that district that tho Minister of Justice announces himself for. The Newton por tion of tho district will be cut off by the new boundaries. City West. Efforts are being made to induce Mr Goldie to stand for City West in the Opposition Interest. Mr J. M. Shera has been solieted to become a candidate for City West, but wishes to see the new boundaries before deciding whether he will stand for that district or the new electorate. Parnell. Mr E. Mitchelson was asked to contest this seat in the Opppsition interest, but declined. Mr Seymour George is to have the support of the Opposition party in his candidature for Parnell. Mr F. G. Clayton, of Newmarket, has decided to come forward as a candidate for tho representation of Parnell. Rodney. The candidates for this seat are numer ous. Besides Messrs Moat, Palmer, and Hudson, who have already announced themselves, Messrs Jackman and Colbeck are now canvassing for support. The last named is a son of Captain Colbeck. Waikato. Mr J. B. Whyto has been confined to his house for some days with rheumatic goufc. Ho has issued his address to the electors. Marsdcn. The electors of this district meet to morrow evening at Whangarei to select a candidate to run for the district. Mr Mit chelson, the present member, leaves to night for the purpose of attending and taking part in the meeting. Mr Robert Thompson, Chairman of the County Council, is said to be the candidate most likely to receive the support of the meeting. Mr John Lundon has convened a meeting for Monday night at Otahuhu, for the pur pose, ho says, of defending the Village Settlement scheme from tho attacks of Mr Buckland. He also announces a meeting in tho Temperance Hall on Tuesday for the purpose of " Hansardising " the Auckland members.

A concert will bo held this evening in the Mount Albert Public School commenc ing at 8 o'clock, for providing prizes for the school children. An attractive programme has been got up. The Exchange presents a quiet aspect, very little business being transacted. New Zealand Banks are wanted at Lls ; Colonial Banks, 41s; South British In surance, 265: New Zealand Insurance, 645. A telegram was received from the Cambria this morning, reporting 301bs speci mens. There are buyers of these shares at 3s 6d. Saxons are not asked for, though a very good report is to hand from the mine. Prince Imperials, sellers about 4s. Extensive preparations arc being-made at the City Hall, for the opening- of the skating rink to-morrow night. A large quantity of brand new skates, of. the best workmanship and finish have been imported direct from Sydney. The floor, in the opinion of experts is an excellent one for the purpose. The comfort and convenience of the fair sex are being studied especially. A commodious and well-appointed skate aud cloak room is in course of completion for them. Already the demand for skates from private purchasers to our local mer chants has been such as to warrano the ex pectation of a splendid attendance to morrow evening. Captain Edwin advises that bad weather is approaching. The glass will further rise and there will be much colder weather. On Monday evening last a social evening was spent by the employees of the New Zealand Sugar Company in honour of the Queen's Jubilee. The idea originated amongst the ladies, who formed a Com mittee and carried out the whole of the arrangements. Dancing commenced about 8 o'clock. An excellent supper was pro vided, and partaken of about midnight, after which dancing and singing filled up the time till about i> o'clock in the morn ing, when the party broke up. Special praise is due to Mrs Curtis, Mrs Boulton and Mrs and MissDunfoy for their exertions which resulted in so enjoyable a night's entertainment.

Printed and K« a U n d. FBiDAT) JUKE 24, INT. J

THE AUCKLAND WttrtTNft STATL FRIDAY, JUKE 24. 1887^

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B. ARTHUR] [J, F. BUDDLE MONDAY, JUNE 27, At 11 o'clock. ANGLESEA-STREET,. PONSONBY. PIANO, HARMONIUMS, BOOK CASES, BOOKS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from C. O. Davis, Esq., to sell by public* aution, at his Keeiaence, Anglesea-street, near Ponsonby Road, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock SIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS—Harmonium in Rosewood . Harmonium in Oak Case, Piano, Canter bm-y Cedar and Mahogany Book Cases, Valu able Books, Superior Steel Engravings, what not. Horsehair Suite, 9 pieces, CoUch, Chairs, Taoles, Fenders, Fire. Irons, Hall Table, Hall Lamp, Chande'ier, Cornice Poles,' Curtains, Carpets, Oilcloth, Matting, Mottled Kauri Chest of Drawers, Iron Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Palli asses, Bedding, Washstands, Toilet Tables, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses; Kitchen Utensils, On View on the morning of the day of sale. EXHIBITION of Glassblowing, Saturday A Afternoon, .from 2to 6, .Admi6slon, 6d. Prizes given, Works, Freeman's Ear,



Auctions. TO-MORROW, Ab 11 o'clock. UNION-STREET. B and G. Grecian Overmantel, Walnut Pier Glass, Choice Pictures, Chest of Drawers, Austrian Suite, China Ware, Carpeb, Occasional Tables, Oilcloth, etc., etc., etc. EDWARD LEYDON Has received instructions to sell on the premises, Union-street (back of Marshall's), HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS of A. T. Carter, who is leaving Auckland, consisting of-Occasional Tables and Chairs. Overmantle, Mirrors, Toilet Glass, Pictures, Chests of Drawers, Superior Bedsteads and Bedding, China Ware, Cutlery for Toilets, Oilcloth, Mats, Rugs, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc. The Auctioneer begs to draw attention to the above sale, as the goods are nearly now, having only been in use for about two months. TO-MORROW, Ab 12 o'Clock. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. if- SCHOONER ft "JULIA PRYCE," $?• TONNAGE 41 TONS. AS THE VESSEL~NOW LIES ON THE BEACH NEAR MANGAWAI. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Saturday, June 25th, at 12 o'clock, . SCHOONER JULIA PRYCE, of 41 TONS, With all the Sails, Spais, Anchors, Windlase, Chains, Rigging, Stove, Boat, Casks, etc., etc., now on board the vessel, AS SHE NOW LIES ON THE BEACH NEAR MANGAWAI. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, , At 12 o'Clock. LAKE TAKAPUNA. LAKE TAKAPUNA. PROPERTY OF 59 ACRES, KNOWN AS MENARY'S FARM. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Wednes day. June 29. at 12 o'clock, T AXE TAKAPUNA PROPERTY of 59 JLJ Acres, known as Mcnary's Farm, and at present leased to and in occupation of the Devon port Dairy Company. ~;,v.'ii This Property is beautifully situated at the junction of the Devonport, ■Northcoto. and Waiwera Roads, and is within 15 chains of Lake Takapuna. There is a Dwelling on the Property, and all Buildings necessary to carry on either a Farm or Dairy Business. The Waiwera coach passee the Property daily, and it is tho terminus of the Devonport 'buses, which ply frequently throughout the this sale offers an exceptional opportunity of securing a property with every probability of enhanced prospective value, as the Lake Pro perties are certain to advance in the immediate future, or as a Dairy Farm its present value will give a handsome return on the purchase money. The Property is admirably adapted for sub dividing if the buyer has this cud in view. For full particulars and conditions of sale, apply to B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. \V. S. COCHRANE] [j. DACEE THURSDAY, JUNE 30. COTTAGE—LONDON-STREET. PONSONBY. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms. Queen-street, on THURSDAY, 30th instant, at twelve o'clock, by order of the Registrar of the Supromo Court at Auckland, ~W~ OT 138 of the Subdivision of parts Lots I A U and 17, Section 8, Ponsonby, City of Auckland, having a frontage of 17 feet to Lon don-street, with a Cottage of five rooms erected thereon, now occupied by Mr D. S. Cauibie. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29. BILLIARD TABLE, PIANO, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, BEDDING, BEDSTEADS, SUITES FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c, AT THE CITY HOTEL, HOBSON STREET. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell on above date at 11 a.m., at the City Hotel, Hobson Street, rfIHE WHOLE OF ABOVE FURNI JL TURE AND EFFECTS. BILLIARD TABLE, PIANO, &c, &G &c. Particulars in Future Issue. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 12 o'Clock Noon. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, WOLFE-STREET- D. F. EVANS. Has been instructed to Sell by Auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, June 27, at 12 o'clock noon, ALL that Piece or Parcel of Land in New Zealand, being part, of Allotments 20»2l, 22, o£ Section 47, of the City o£ Auckland, and comprising Lots 19 and 20, of the sub-divi sion into Lots of Allotments 18,19, 20, 21, 22. 23, and 24, of Section 47. This Allotment has a frontage of C6ft to Wolfc.strect, and has a small Cottage erected upon it. D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. \ FRIDAY, JULY 8. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. JOHN REID & CO. Have been instructed by the mortgagee to sell by public auction at their Mart, Queen-street, on Friday. July 8, ALL THAT PIECE OF LAND, being Lot 7fl. West Pukqhohc, containing 18 acres more or less with all improvements there on. ' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, at 1 o'clock. NORFOLK-STREET, PONSONBY. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, GAS FURNACE complete, for Assaying Metals. M R T. M. JACK■ S0 N Has received instructions from a gentleman who is leaving for Australia to sell by public auction at the premises on the above date, ALL HIS NEW USEFUL HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, comprising— Suite of 9 Pieces in Mahogany and Horsehair Walnut Occasional Tablo Fenders and Irons Tables ' ' ■„,:,, -, Double Bedstead Water-colour Pictures Oil Paintings .. : Carpets Chests Drawers Washstands ■ ,!.,,;',■ Choflbnier And a Lot of others too numerous to mention. Also, ■ 1 Complete Gas Assaying Furnace ■ And a Good Lot of Carpenters' Tools T. M. JACKSON, Vulcan Lane. LOST, on Thursday, a Mother-of-pearl Card-case and Volume of Family Herald. —10s reward atKidd and Wildman's. "ANTED, a; Furnished Bedroom, largo, with uso of Sitting-room, near KybevPaßs.,-Address 0,, Stab Oiiloe,



— ——_J^^?^^^'i Tenders arc •„ - \ Making from One to Three M° ®k 1m , ' PorotarauTunnel. 1 : -—---^---^ t A CUTTING. l Tenders are invited foTcnrii* , "•'' ■ from Two to Five Thousand ToS&K} St **in^ Porotarau Tunnel, Partic^otgeS^ Tenders for the Erection m * '' Upper Union-street, ,? o °<>ttege In o'clock on SATURDAY 25th «»ttft Plans,:etc. at Mr Wade*i «S n k' Chambers, High-su-eet. 3 R. m. watt I Tenders will be received nn t« ■ J DAY July Ist,for Alteratiomautt< of *»*i land Frozen Meat Zef| Plans, &c., at our offices; Queen-street '" • EDWARD MAHONEY &s6n '' I T ° B u JlT^s|, i Tenders will be received *««! ■•■-•'■. ' EDWARD BARTLEZ ■ " i ] . I J)EVON?OBT "^OMlIil Tenders are invited for Grazing Devm.r,«,i Domain Conditions and faS'jMK r may be had upon application to -^W^a Devonport, June 4,1887. X W ' BU^ESS. ' | FSlTf^?f^S«|l TKADER, DECEASED. t : : i A - D J ' Tenders are invited and will W receive ' by the Executors until FRIDAY, July iTS' assets in the above estate, full -particulars of i which can'be obtained at the office of °M> ■" undersigned. ... , °] The lowest or any tender not hece'ssMy's&i cepted. -.••■•! - r^j For the Executors. ■ -*'■■ ■■■-■■■ --j . .. . T E.R..CABDN(V" : '' Auckland, June 23rd, 1887. Fort-street -'if AUCKLAND HARBOUR ' BOARD ! TENDERS FOR COAL. CARTINGUTROv WORK. TIMBER. SHIP CHANDLERY* 1 AND IKON AND BRASS CASTINGS.' : . Harbour Board Office, , ' Auckland; June 10,1887 !; uSF^ISSS&IS^S^! Supply of Coal. Ironwork, Timber. Ship Chand-• lery, Iron and Brass Castings, andforCaruWi in terms of Specifications and Conditions totoi seen at the Engineer's Office. .'"• • Tenders to .be endorsed for the "respective I Contracts. j The lowest or any tender not rieeessarslv-! accepted. • -..•.•? - : ' ]■ By order of the Board. . ■■■ ~/.-■„ .'• J. M. BRIGHAM,: J • : SecretaTy. j 'Late J ITEW ZEALAND'LOAN. ANdS' ' GANTILE AGENCY COMPANY ' (Limited). It is hereby notified to Shareholders in Nfflj Zealand that an Interim Dividend attheratlof! ten per cent, per annum, for six months ending'? 30th June, will be payable at the Office of 4> * Company, Queen-street, on Bth JuljVwffle] Transfer Books of the Company will be cWj from 21th June to to Bth July inclusive. ' ' -! FREDK.' BATTLEY, I Inspector,-! Auckland, June 24, 1887. ' 0 LET, House in LoweivAlbert-Street,"] near -wharf, with large yard;,rent low * good tenant. Also, Shop, Queen-street, undS Albert Hotel, rent low; Dwellings, Wyndhai* street; and Offices, City Chambers.—"Apply m~' H. W. Heath, City Chambers, Vulrani;ane.frv A VONDA.LE.—To Let, *■ acres *»•(. -CjL class Land, suitable for common:gar I deners, lying in Avenue Road.—Apply to Clare," , . Hobson-stteet Dairy. V L^ ANTED, a Girl, about 12yearaold,! j to mind a baby and assist in the house.,! —Apply Star Office. . : ; J ANTED. KNOWN-Clothing) at j greatly reduced prices. Men's Merino | Socks, 6d pair, usual price 9d; unbleached. 4tt, and 6d; Auckland Wool Knit Socks, Is'pair,} usually sold Is 3d.—D. McPherson, Karanga-j hapeßoad. » :, : . -_*i ANTED, a Gentleman to give,L^; sons to a youth of 13, Arithmetic French, • German. &c.; about 3 miles from town, This, passes every day.—AddressP.O. Boxffi; -.-'i ;.f \7&7ANTED KNOWN.-IMPORTAP I Y.f D. McPHERSON, finding hiniself owr ; stocked in several lines as below,'fall offertne, same at ridiculously low prices to:clear;tne goods are new, fresh, andworthy of inspection. Call and see for yourself.-D. McPlierson, Ka rangiihape Road. ■ > ■> F" OR SALE, small Millinery and Dress making Business, Stock, etc. street. Good reasons for disposing. ADOUtiiiV —Address A.8., Star Office. , .■ TO LET, Baker's Shop, House, and: Oven, next Eden Vine .: rd'.T;;-"' "'"'•: —Apply to W. H. Henderson, t>- -cc doors oeloW. TO BE SOLD AT AVOiNUAU; h«*: 6-roomed House, stable, etc., about one, : acre of land and al necessary outbuildings; grand view, aud only 100 yds from Avonaaiet Station. Terms as agreed.—Apply on the ; pre-j mises to George Stallard.-.-..-, **■?<•*>■_ . W"~ANTED'to Let, one or two nice ;•■ Bedrooms and Sitting-room,furnished,; ■with use of kitchen and bath; close to town;;: terms very moderate. -Address at Star umce. ■ FOOTBALL CLUB. \ Eo'l up TO-MORROW at ; Caledonian Hotel t at 2 o'clock. ' -'■-■ : .■ '"' "' —' TO LET, a Nice Detached rfi-woittri,. House, newly painted and papered. .w«n a large garden, just off Beach minutes' wa'k of either wharves, Nortlionwo' Rent low to a good tenant. -Apply : J- #• aw \ nan,Daper. victoria-street. -•■' ANTED, Respectable Gii-1 for house: work ; can sleep• dthome; wages.ar-;. Apply Mrs Fenton, first house above iOWR. Ladies College, Upper Queen-street. ___^; PUB LIC HALL, 1 OTA-HUHft; I hereby invite the public" to the. Hall in Otahuhu on MONDAY to-' 27th June, at half-past 7 o'c ock, afford mo an opportunity Village Settlement against the^ue|ations c s ]aii to have been made by Mi w '^' " eeo h of M.H.R., and to supplement, Thursday night with things thathe aianot •, I also invite the public.to *n' TEMPERANCE HALL in at TUESDAY EVENING, the m^bee RACING- 'OL^; Persons holdingTicketeforAtoi^ontc > Race Course, Jubilee: Day, m™ way Fare Reined it they ; at tho Totalisator ■