Conference of Christian Workers.

Pursuant to private circular and public announcement, a conference of the Chrietim workera of tho city mot last evening in tho loctureroom of tho Young Men's Christian Association. The chair was occupied by Mr K. Fry, whilo on the platform and among the audience wero to be seen ministers of all tho Protestant congregations of tho city. The Rev. R. Bavin read a very instructive paper on " Possiblo Improvements in Homo Training." He claimed home training to be oi the greatest importance, and if the misery abounding in and around the city is to be diverted, it will bo when tho homos in Auckland become Godly, elevated, and pure. The cause of larrikinism is the want of sound home training and Godly restrain: in our various domestic circles Homo should bo a place of tho purest and sweet est joys, and a happy family i? bit another heaven. Tho reminisconcea of many homes in Auckland contained only bitter memories of Btrifes, dissen tions, and cruelties, and it was no wondor that fotul impressions wero mado on many a child that helped ti> dr,ig it down to degradation, sonow, and death : ami in others placed a c> istant incentive in them to do evil and go K.s-ray. If homo was purilied, Unikinism would bu settled lor ever. Thero win even ainon^ so-callod I'lifislian homes a growing tendency to recruit tho larrikin ranks, and it might nppoar astounding to insert that even in iho associations of our Sabbath er.hoils la>rikin i»ui is fostered. Jn Aunkluiid Iho Clliimian churches Hhould mako theiu. Ivos It-It upon this subject. Tno li. t defect in homo lilti is the wont of control over children from child hood i-p to their toens. Thoro was a gront, responsibility attaching ilself to paionts in tho bringing up "f "'Oir nil ipring. Tbo speaker ulso urged that Stato intorfoienco should bo sought Io prevent oarly and reck loss marriagcß. He i [uostionea tho wisdom of millions of children being born of unhealthy parents, and living a short life ol tonow, and thon dying. Ho BaiU also that tho legal age of marriage should bo raised. We must by wise and good legislation prevent rising homes from going aetray. fie said al=o that tho Govern niout placed tco many facilities in tho way of legalising mariingo, which was to most only a civil contract. Tho spanker urgod tho authorities to proveut landlords over crowding tho city with paltry housos, built so cloeo together that pure air could not be socurod. Landlords should bo held re sponsible for such acts against tho health of tho masses. Aguin, paionts must be com pelled to faithfully perform their parental junctions and duties to their children. Tho remarks of the rev. gentleman were ro coived with groin attention by the audience.

Dr. Purchas said as a father of a family, and from his knowledge of Auckland lor many years, ho was bound to asecnt that tho secret of all our trouble with larrikinism aioso irom tbo way parents neglected to inculcate obedience iv tho early life of their children. Tbo misery he saw daily by tho neglect of parents was alarming. Rev. Mr Ward said that our colonial children had very poweiful wills, and these muat be directed and controlled ; and it was absolutely certain that children's lives took the leading tone from tho conduct of father and mother. Efficient school teachers wero good, but Godly teachers were for hotter. Ho hoped something of a practical character would come out of tho meeting, even if it cost great self-sacrifice. Mr G. Brown said the only hope for the future lay in Godly Christ an home life and training. Early lite wns the correct period to begin to teach our children. Mr W. H. Brown asked : How aio people to get at tho lapsed masses of childron and train them ? In the streets of our city, at almost any hour of the nitiht, youths and maidens may be seen roving about, and the question is, What are the churches doing to reach and save them ? He thought evory church should send out bands of workers and get the cbildion in, and train them in divine and sacred things.

Mr Fell thought tho leading evil waß ignorance on the part of the parents. This must be cured first, for he held that none but Godly men and women could train a child aright. He said that larrikinism had been in the world since the time of Adam, our first parent. Ignorance of God's Word on ihe part of the parents was the leading cause of the larrikinism of the day. It was more in the Church than in the world. It was the children of loose profossing Christians who wero the scourge _ tho present day. Mr John Lamb and Mr Ooonin also spoke some pointed words bearing upon the theme in hand, Mr Doonin said the leading evil in our religious training was the exclusion of Iho Bible from the public schools.

Mr W. C. W. McDowell spoke on Ibe best methods to uso in reclaiming the lads Irom a .life which ia tho curse of tbe land. It had been shown that the homes of many of the wayward lada were not worthy of the name. There were no books, no home attractions. Their lead ing feature was drunkennees, aud often do bauchery. No wonder thateuch children from such homeß go awfully astray and infest our towns and villages. It is also no wonder that the youths from such homes seek plea sure and roereation elsewhere, and are found lounging about the corners of streets, about hotels and smokine saloons. It was awful to hear the conversation of such, as one passed them in the streets. One of the great evils jn our city is the fearful and growing spirit of gambling which is abroad, This ib the curse of tho boys. What can bo done to remove it out of their way ? It will not do to merely ask tho boys to como, and read ■God's Word, or to a prayer meeting. There must be some attraction and amusement ready for them, it thoy aro to be won over to right. The churches should establish associations to provide buildings or homes to gather in these outcasts. In these homes, a part should bo devoted to amusements, such as gymnastics, &c. He said among these boys a gymnasium was a great and chief attraction. It was right to allow such exercises, as it tended to create a healthy body, aud even wont far in the direction of tomperate habits, for unless these lads wore temperate they could not excel as runneir, v rentiers, and gymnasts. In these horn, it was also necessary to set apart a puition fjr a reading-room, where a class of periodicals and books of v pure nature might no perused. In Borne of tho rooms belongi. g to the " Try iSxcelsior Classes" in Mel bourne amusements were carried to a superior height. Even shooting-galleries were a portion of the programme, There are about 2,000 boys in these classes. There are also classes for mental improvement, such as reading, writing, &c. He referred also to the several places at Auckland already at work in this line - the Boys' Rest, tho Helping Hand Mission, and others

Bishop Co. Ie spoke a few words to en courage Christian work and outerpiiso. He laid great stre_ upon early training of tho children to lessen the ranka of vice and sin in the future,

A collection was made at the clobe of the meeting.

THE CIVIL SERVICE REDUC TION SCHEME.

A Breeze in the Big Wooden Building.

(uv IKLKIIHAIMI -OWN eoßliEi.o_ DUST )

Wellington, this day. Most complete secrecy lias bsen obeerved throughout the Government Departments regarding the circular on tho subject of

retrenchment, which has caused quite a flutter among tho occupants of the big wooden building. Ministers are vastly indignant that their littlo scheme gained publicity at such an early stage of its development, and the fact that its nature has been divul|/6d will probably lead to its cancellation It transpires that tho docu ment was no*- intended as a circular, but wp>s morely a Cabinet memo , to be sent to the hfals of tho Department ; but owing to somo misunderstanding it got into tho huuds of the printers. It is now pretty well understood that tho edict has bte.-i" or will be recalled without delay. Notwithstanding tho pair s taken to keep its contents from tho public, an ink ling of their nature ba- leaked out. It appeirs that tie chief proposal had in view the gradual reduction ol sal tries as promotion occurred. Thus, whenever an officer «■-s raised to a higher ofiica a (p. tain p.-r. itago wa- Io havo beon deducted from the salary piid in bis j.redi-Bewor. Tho i Heel, of this system w.mld havo eon Mint in vory many i'lH-rucea rt hi _!n:r pnsiiinn would have rariied with it. very little increa»« iJ emolument, while in some cases the salary would actually havo boon smaller than tbat paii I lolhenroinoledollicer in his lower status. Thus an ulli _ r receiving £4ul), if promoted to Huccood an ollicor receiving £550, would loso somo i.'IO a year, only getting about £420 in his now office On inquiry on Thursday, several Ministers professed utter ignorance of the minute. Nextmorn ing, whon tho officers reopened after tbe holiday, thero was a fiuo row, as it turned out tbat tho document bad boen piloted and circulated by mistake, and that it had never beea submitted to or ap proved by tbo full Cabinet, but was merely a suggestion by some Minister? for tho coneidoratiun oi tbo Cabinet.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Vesterdav's Meeting (Continued),

Tu.iisi.vi; College Visiting Committee.— This Committee reported (1) That Darga viilo Committee had been referred to Mr W. J. Macdcrmott for copies of Temporance lesson books ; (2) That the following pupil teachers should bo indentured for 3 years' eorvica in terms of regulations : — Clara C. Berry, I'rank Bowden, Harry J. Durham, Fred. E. N. Gaudin aod Kobt. H. Paterson The report was adopted.

Mr Jeune's Latest.—A lengthy letter was received from Mr Frederic Jeune, urging tho Board to take advan tage of the Premier's approaching visit to impress him with tbe importance of Auckland by assembling in the Domain, for his inspection, all tbe children attending the Auckland and suburban schools.—The Secrotaty wis directed to reply that tho Board did not approve of the suggestion.

Tenders. - 17 tenders were received for erection of teacher's dwelling at Epsom, A. E. Smith, Edinburah-street, £IS3, being the lowest. Tho other tenders ranged from £230 to £279. The impression prevailed tbat Mr Smith had made a mistake, and tho matter was therefore left in Mr Allright's bands to Eeo Mr Smith

THAMES NEWS

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. The Late Fire. The District Coroner, Dr. Kilgour, has de cided to hold an inquest re the late lire on Monday next. Mr Ehrenfried has finished taking an in ventory of the property destroyed, and es timates his loss at £5,400, made up as fol lows : Machinery, £2,500 ; stock, £000 ; and building, £2,000. Tho survey of Mr J. C. Firth's special claim at. \\ aiorongomai, which comprises about 100 acres, has been finished. It is intended to ondeavour to float the mine into a Company iv the English market. Rush to Transvaal. Several persons here express their inten tion of proceeding to the Transvaal Gold lields. A meeting has beon convened for to-night to decide on tho beat method of transport. A lad named Harry O'Oor.nell has been re committed to Kohimarama School.

The matron of the Upper Refuge desire 8 to thank the Key. Father Walter McDonald through Mr Jeune, for jam, tobacco, and enuii ; also, Messrs Kidd and WildmaD, for a gift of papers from the Working Men's Club.

Our advertisement columns contain the announcement of examination for en trance scholarships in University College. Candidates' notices must be with the Registrar not later than Monday week, the 28th inst.

In the cricket match at Melbourne' Smokers v. Non-smokars, tho latter yester day made 792 runs for the loea of eight wickets. Shrewsbury, 236; Gunn, 150; Briggs, 57, Musgrove, 62 ; Worrall, 78.

John Smith, of Kyber Pass, Auckland, has applied for a patent for an improved gum spear. Robert Jones Roberts, of Vic toria Arcade, Auckland, has applied for a patent for an invention for filtering water, to be called Roberts's patent automatic tilter.

Advance, Surrey Bills ! There is a de cided advance to bo noted in the growth of this district by the resolution to fix a police station on tho estate. Constable Christie is to have charge.

The conversazione which is being arrangod by the united temperance societies, in honour of the visit of Sir R. Stout, will be held in the City Hall, on Friday, April 1, that being the date con y incut to Sir Robert to attend. Full par ticul us will be shortly advertised.

Yet another mysterious disappearance is reported — this ;time from Hokitika. A young man named Samuel Johnßton left his home at Kokatahi on Wednesday morning for a day's shooting, and has not since been seen Or heard of. It it feared a fatal acci dent has occurred.

Truly Marvellous.

CnhusOA, N.S.W., September 24, 1886 I havo suffered moro or leas with kidney and liver disease over 25 years, and feel it my bounden duty to God and man to testify, to tho value of Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Safe Pills. My urine used t»" come from me six or eight timoa in the' night, and same during the day, especially in cold and changeable weather. I could not sleep for giddy head, foggy eigne before my eyes, a feeling like ice running along tho top of my head, great pah» from the kidneya and on each side of my atomacb, urine full of tubo ca9ts. AbontlS months ago I became so bad I could not void my urine, followed by severe vomiting, lasting fro-n 6 to 25 hours. I became a mero tkoloton. I hod consultation and doc tored with threo different physicians, which resulted in doing mo good for a short time, and then tho disease would return worse than be/oro. I then sent for the fourth doctor, and I feol I cannot do him justico in giving bioi too1 mncb praise, as he did his utmost to ease aod ci_ o mo, and I feel yet I have every coofidonco in him Ho gave me medicine which eased mo for a short time, usod his instruments, but could not get a' y urine from mo, as thero was none ia i.iy bladder. It never eamo down from lift kidneys. After being"' twenty fix lioiire without voiding urine, I was put in a hot bath, and tho urine sweat out of mo, and for six or seven months I was relieved of urine in this way. At, the end jof this timo I called in enolher physician, equally as good as tr.c former. They held a consultation togetbor, und fair! t had Bwght's disease of the kilneys \ery bad." Th»y usod the instruments, out to no pur pose. They gave mo ipnjic o which ulfiprded temporary leliof ; 'hen 1 became worse than eve- again. At thi.- time I was' very wojU, taking i-o many sweating baths, I and one. Saturday night a mist came before |my oyes, and I went off in a faint, and thought my last moment ift | this world had come The following' ! Monday a friend persuaded ifle to try i Warner's Sato Cure. One dose stopped tfly j vomiting, and I havo net vomited since, j this being over S raomln ago. After the I sixth bottle of Warner's Safe Cure, I passed two gravel stones as large as two peas joined together, and a large quantity of smaller ones came away the same night. Tho urine was thick aod glassy in appear ance. I have now tiken 32 bottles Warnor's Sale Cure and four bottles War ner's Safe Pills, and I feel better than I ever did in my life. I now weigh I' 2 sUI ie, and my friends say I never looked so well lam 51 years of age, and I earnestly recommend Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Safe Pills to those who ore afflicted with diseases of kidneys and liver.-JAMBS BOXSELL. Coota }ic_SDr.A, N.b.W. —I am familiar with the cano of Mr Bixsell, and vouch for the truthfulness of his testimonial. 1 am aware that he had been under doctors for some time, who wer6 treiting him ' for .right's disease of the kidneys.— EDWD. C. MOjNEY.

SPORTING NEWS

The A.J.C Autumn Meeting.

(kEUTE.i'.S TKLISOBAM.)

Svonkv, Fiidsy, j Nelson is entered for the following events, as welt as iho Sydney Gold Cup, at the;" Austudii'i Jockey Ciub's Autumn Meeting:

—The Aiilumn Slakes, li mile; All-aged Stakes, 1 mile ; Cumberland Stakes, 2 miles; I'lace Handicap, la mile ; and ' A..1.C Plate, 3 mile? Nelson is being liimly supported for thi Jm Hjdnoy Gold Cup at 5 to 1.

Plumpton Park Coursing Meeting.

Tbo lollowiug entries for an All-aged-':,' .: Stako, open to all coiners for the Easter1' Cup. value lOsov, given by the Plumpton ~ Park Company, and a sweepstakes of 3eori.. wero received last night Messrs Buck land 2, McCready 2, Patterson 1, Atkins 1, Tea"uo 1, W. Fitzpatrick 1, Watson '2/§9 J. B" Bull, junr., 1, A. Todd 2, A. Beaty 2, 9 W. Brown 1. W. Ferguson 1, Thos. Staf- 1 ford 2, J Abbott 1, Foster 1, W. C. Orii- p fiths 2, A. Cairns 1, P. Quigley 1, James I Hunt 1, A. E. Isaacs 1. Nominations, . 1 with balance of stakes, are to be made and J paid on the night of the 6th of April, wheil4 tbo draw will take place. *" 4 1 Trotting Match, 103ovs, three miles.— ; Messrs McMillan's Yankee, W. H. PhiU* lip^'s Pricee, J. Lennard'a Nettie, F. C. ClaridgeV Minnie, W. Ansey's Polly, I_J.^;'| MeN aughton's Ladybird, C. Canbam's;!h.i Lassie.

(11Y tlleuraph—own correspondent.) . |

■ Wanganui, this day. S Tho races at Wavorley on St. Patrick's i; I. Day called forth unmistakable eigns of dis approbation from the racing public.; iThffjß Hurdle Race was simply a farce, andij.^ one of those present insisted on an--j ;|| inquiry. The stewards called in the jockey, | and alter examining him, professed to _>V;| fully eatittied that the race had been run on .;! its merits. For the " big money "there waa _ another cause of trouble. A proteßt wm entered against Goth on tbe ground that he went inside a post, and the starter said Goth's jockey had acknowledged that he did but when before the stewards the boy tolda , 1 different tale, and his story there was be lieved. The starter then handed in his flag j. j and resigned straight away. 1

THE AUCKL.n,^ EVENING STAk, MAKa. 19 1887

Printed and Published by the PfPP r' etf;i Henry Brett, of Symonds-atresU J*,"!! General Printing Office. >hortland and iron Btra»ts, in the PrevfnnaO' Auckland- **» - *"_. .-._ ;■ : . ,-■■•-•;. -'-' Mn i • Satokday, March 19, 1887.

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It AfiCHUIiJ ['• *■ BUDDLI MONDAY, NOON. HOBSONSTBEKT. 'BALANCE OF STOCK—GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have received instructions from Mr F. Lee. who Is about to leave Auckland, to sell by publio auction, on his premises. Hobeonstrcet. near Dam pier s old shop, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, THE BALANCE OF HIS STOCK of Glass, China, Earthenware, etc., In lots o Bult purchasers. T. RMS-Cash before delivery. B. ABIHtTB] I*. »• BUDDLB MONDAY, AT 11 O'CLOCK, THEEE LAMPS, PONSONBY. PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, IRONMONGERY, GLASS, CHINA, • EARTHENWARE, CARPETS, LINO LEUM, &o, CLEARING OUT STOCK. Messrs ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to soli by public auction at the premises of the Ponsonby Furnishing Arcade, corner of Ponsonby Road and Pompalllor Terrace, near Three .Lamps, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock. "mHE BALANCE OF THEIR WELL JL ASSORTED STOCK, Piano (by Bord). Housohold Furniture and Effects, Bedsteads, Bedding, Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Mirrors, Toilet Glasses. Perambulators, Bae elnettes. Basket Ware, Carpets, Matting, Lino leum. Oilcloth. Cretonnes, Fancy Goods etc.. Ironmongery, Fenders. Fira Irons, Glass, China, aud Earthenware, UtS;ert,Tca, and UinnerSots, Toilet Sets, _c, . c. TERMS: Cash Beloro Delivery. MONDAY, MARCH 21, At 11 o'Clock, PRINTING AND WRAPPING PAPERS, PAPER HAGS, WHITING, ROPE, VARNISHES, STOUT, Ac. SALVAGE FROM FIRE. "WITHOUT RESERVE. JOHM REID AND CO. Will sail by auction, at their Store". 26. Qu_ n etrcet, on M .iday, 2ist insta-it at elbven a.m., "ISO CASKS WHITING JL O*/ 8 bales > aper Bam 0 bale* Print'ntr Paper S balt3 H»cd Wrapping Payors 10 boles Brown Wrapping Papers 7 colls Kooo 1 Ship's Winch 500 Empty Sacks 17 gallons Oak Varnish 10 gallons Carriage Varnish 15 cases Black Japan Varnlßh 3 cases Stout, pints 1 ton Gum Dust, etc, otc. Damaged by flro or water. Without reserve W. S. COCHRANE] iJAS. 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Macrams Thread, Albums, &•„•., So. Wobpis todn.v bpcoillatl , mllon to tho Sale ot the Above, ai, suob an o.ipnruini.y rarely oocura forobtniuiog Articles ot _iuoj Uouda In Retail lioty to milt Purchaaerd. No Reserve On View- MONDAY. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, ISB7, At 12 o'Clock. LAND SALE, GI3BORNE, POVERTY BAY. PUK E M AU R I BLOCK. GRAHAM, PITT, & BENNETT Have received iattructions from Mr M. J. Gan non, to Sell, at their Mar-, at 12 o'cltck, on Wednesday, March 23,1887, THE PUKEMAURI BLOCK, CONTAINING — 4,250 ACRES, TITLE GUARANTEED. This Valuable Block ot Land is a few miles inland from the Coaat. not far from the month of the Motu River, and mostly covered with timber. There Is an excellent Coast road to Te Kaha on the ono side, and Opotikl on the other, also good landing places at Te Kaha Point. Omaio Bay, and othor places within a comparatively short distance of the Block. As to price, a moderate reserve has been Used. Part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage. OHAS. HESKKTH] [ALEX. AITKEN , TTESKETH, AITKEN, AND CO., AUCIIONEERS, LAND. ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGKNXS. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, &c. CITY MARKET. DURHAM YARDS. For snlo, every Tuesday, at eleven o'olock. WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPdKINS. TALLOW. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers, MORRISON'S Patent DisinfeotantlTloid No Hospital should be without it, Manufactured olny b_ the Patentee, JOHN MORRISON, PAGET-S TRKET. GREAT NORTH ROAD,! I AUCKLAND. Office of the Sanitary Inspector, Auoklsni, November 21, 1896.—T0 Mr John Morrison, Paget-Btreet, Auckland:- Sir,—l haT» tested •your Patent Disinfectant Fluid in several different ways, and have found it, In all instances, to he a powerful and continuing deodorant, being equal to some, and superior to ether disinfeotsntß which have been used by me. Ab your Fluid is void of odour, it will have an advantage over those disinfectants which give forth a smell, such being an ob lection, in many instances, to their general nee. As a %t_rif.cr and destroyer of noxious smells, I conscientiously recommend the using of your Patent Disinfectant Fluid " freely." and In con clusion, say you aro deserving of thanks for the boon you have placed within tbe reaob ol suffering humanity.—l em. yours respectfully. GKCK-3K Goi.die, _inl_ry Inspector. City ol Auoklan. CORN Bft 00 M WORKS, ts i& . i. __■ s t . * g»■ _.. . UMMtm XM1 BAJ. TX7BDDIHG CARDS.—Latest Style at XJ_ ftfrfiPllAß-plittheßrsiihlo Worka. lihort -BBd Ktieet, Auoklan .



E. PORTER & CO. IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS, Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers. aUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, CITY Also at Newton, Newmarket and Symonds Street. {\/TESSRS. E. PORTER _Z GO. wish to draw attention to thoir largo shipments now __L landing, which, added to their already extensive stock of Hardware, the}' are in a position o execute any orders placed with them, and at the VERY LOWEST PRICES. THE SIMPLEX RANGE, SELF-SETTING RANGES, With open or close fire, Made specially Ie our order; roqulro no hulldinpr-in ; small cou <iun> lion ot fuel; sizes-30, 3S, 10, 12 inches. E. PORTER AND CO REGISTER GRATES. THE QUEEN. Fine cast, second-finish, ground fronts; tile oheoks and _«*_- The "Queen "is well suited for tho Bedroom, ihe Nursery, tho platedbeads. Large variety. IjbrvF. the Office, or the Shop. Accommodation for two Boil ing Pans or Kettels, tho ornamental top being moveable VICTORESS RANGE. THE ENCHANTRESS RANGE. Suitable for burning wood or coal. It has accommodation on ton for Suitable for wood or coal. This Cooking Stove wasi first introduced four boilers, pots or kettles: an excellent oven, which Is altfafm a manYf Jars ago, and has onjoyod a well-merited populanty, and lias regular uniform heat, the doora of which are lined with tinned pl&tt! glvon general eatlsinetion. and it is properly arranged for ventilation in roasting with a Valve lor that purpose in the inside pf the oven, and adjustable at pleasure. n.u_ uiiTOTuwo.. __nnu_xT putp A toe construction of Portable Range, suitable for family uso, with THE "MISTRESS KITCHEN RA_GE. g,^ capacity and conveniences for all varieties ot ipaolcniK: uccom- E. PORTER AND CO. THE AIDRESS RANGE. CONGRESS RANGE. For wood or coal fuel i a Similar store to tl)0 "Mistress:" within* Sjpeoially designed, as this has been, to meet the demand of ihe present without boilers, ana eoinplote with oooklng utenslla. ttM6 lot a Range combining efficiency, economy, and simplicity, with moderate cost. We have every confidence in recommending il. NEW "FORTRESS" RANGE. || mis admirable new design lias been constructed spedajly to suit _j colonial requirements. It has ample hot plate accommodation, extra '. THE CRITERION RANGE large oven and front Are, and the nro chamber is so planned that it cam". . be decreased or enlarged In size at pleasure by the addition or removal This Stove is construe' ed to cook efficiently, with n small consumption of the back ftre bricks, depending on whether it is coal or wood fuel of fuel, and requires to setting or liiuldjn.-,-, and ._. _.. certain cure for a that ia being used. smoky chimney. The above are only a few illustrations of the various Cooking Kanges we have iv stock. Inspection of our .Show Rooms _..- invited, or write to us for prices and particulars, which will be promptly answered. E. PORTER & CO., Furnishing i General Ironmongers QUEEN AND HIGH-'-STKEETS, AUCKLAND, 4LSO, AT M-BWTOM", _W^_________PJlSSJ> SYMONDS STREET.



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SAVE 20 PER CENT. WHICH IS THE MIDDLEMAN'S PROFIT, and DEAL DIRECT WITH THE MANUFACTURERS. uuiNli.'L (jC\STO:.ir.TIS j.!__o send for Rules of Self Measurement, liiiistiiii. 1 On: iloguo, Samples nnd I'iieo List, NEW ZEALAND TwiiED CO.' TAILORS, SHORT LAND STREET.



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VJtTHAT THE PAPERS SAY.'j Though business men still say it's dull. And I hat there's really no'hlng new, i Just read the papers oarelully. And you'll find that's not quite true. The most Important item now; Next to the telegraphio news, Ia what they say up the country Of Dlbbson his whitewash cruise. How he's giving tho Btralghtest tip About every thing he knows. Including the lost two millions. ' And several other shows. But not, perhaps, the Barmaid Show, In the cave at Watson's Bay; Or the Dibbs who bossoi Russia, Though ot Railway Frauds lie may. You may read of the Campbell clan, •. "-' A Their naughty though high-class sin ; ' ' Of new chums and the unemployed, And drunks the police run in. Of the troubles in Counoll Halls, Suspensions and contraota queer J And then yon read—ah. mark It well— :; Of Clausen's Grand Champagne Beer. , Aba beverage for the convalescent, and to 3 those whose digestion is Impaired) it SM no equal. . . . ____.'_■_<-■'■■ . It is the finest tonic that oan lie admlnlrterja, and is recommended to patients of weak oonlg" • tutlons and nervous temperaments by the most prominent physlolnnß. In preference to all otA« -, p ;^ brands, as the purest and most wholesome . stimulant obtainable. It is kept in all Flrst-clasß Hotels everrwnew. snd everybody who drlnkß beer naturally MM i for CLAUSEN'S LAGHR BEER. EHRENFRIED BROS., ; AUCKLAND, . Wholesale Agents, . TJOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTE. Before buying elsewhere, CALL AND INSPECT THE PRICES OBB' . GOODS ARE MAHKKD AT. Yon will find YOU CAN SAVE 20 PER CENT, \'■ On the usual price charged. !* . ONK TRIAL WILL PROVE THB FAOT.i Gents.' Boots Soled and Heeled . HU Ladikh' do. do. da _UH A) W. WATTS'B, HOBSON-ST., And Kabanoahape Road (next Bail ft Moot. Bomory'e). -£B O N L _ 1' 500 LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S * H ASS, C J ALL SHAPES AND SIZE. * gg Reduced to . p ONE SHILLING BACH, . . D. W. J AOK * C a* '"■'■■] PONSONBT AIT- PARNBLU ~. ] so n l r • ;