SHIPPING.

Sunset—This evening, 4.53. Sunrise—To-morrow morning, fi.52. f Moon's Age—Last Quarter, 15th, 7.56 a.m.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This evening, —; to-morrow morning, 0.31. "-• ' . • Makukau Heads. — To-morrow morning, 2.40 ; to-morrow afternoon, 3.11. Kaipara Heads. — - To-morrow morning, 3.10; to-morrow afternoon, 4.11.

ARRIVAL.

Welcome, sch.,.from Brisbane- Chelmsford, s.s., from Opotiki Christina, sch., from Whangarei Fawn, cfcr., from the coast Seagull, ctr., from the coast Champion, cbr., from tho coast

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Glenelg, s.s., for Tauranga lona, s.s., for Mercury Bay

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-day, 5

p.m. _ . , Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 4 a.m. Janet Nicoll,from South Sea Island-, May lo Richmond, from Sydney, early Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, o p.m. Mariposa, from San Francisco, May '27 Mararoa, from Sydney, Tuesday, early Australia, from Gisborne, Sunday Penguin (at Onehuncja), from the South,

Sunday, 8 a.m. Manapouri, from South, Tuesday Arawata, from Fiji, Wednesday Wanaka (at Onehuuga), from the South,

Thursday, 9 a.m. Omapere, from South, M^ay 21 Gercla, from Greymouth, Friday

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Centurion, sh., KCGT, left London Mar. 9 Rangitikei, ship, loading at London Lutterworth, bq., loading afc London Routenbeck, bq., NTQS (via Otago), loft

Glasgow March 10 Elinor Vernon, sch., JSFK, loft New

York Feb. 5, via Dunedin Nollio M. Slade, Am. bg., JPQC, left New

York Jan. 10, via Nelßon ; - Star of the East, from New York, via

Dunedin Arab, bq., to leave Now York April 2, via Dunedin Dame, bq., to leave Java April 16 C. \Y. Janes, bq., lofb New York Fob. 4, via

Lyttelton Victoria, bq., from Hamburg, via Lyttel

ton and Dunedin Gleaner, sch., from Dunedin Notero, bq., from Lyttelton Peerless, bn., left Oamaru May 7 Yolande, sch., left Newcastle i—ty G Sybil, schr., from a cruise Ryno, schr., from a cruise Olive, schr., from a cruise Louie, sch., from Picton IVlyrtle, bn. left Dunedin May 21 Rio, sch., from Napier Eleanor, bni, left Dunedin May 21

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Hermione, sh., for London, loading Easterhill, bq., for London, early 1 Heinrich Bauer, bq., for New York, early Penguin, s.s. (from Onehunga), for the ' Sonbh, Monday, 3 p.m. Ausbralia, s.s , for bhe South, Tuesday, 6 p.m. -.;■■.. ' Mararoa, s.s., for the Soitbh, Monday, noon Wanaka, s.s., for the South', Friday,.4 p.m.

IMPORTS.

Per Welcome—9s tons bonedusfc.

-lie schooner Yolande left Newcastle for this port on Saturday last. Mr C. Bailey has forwarded to the Thames a new yard for tho barque ■Klllarnoy. Tho barque Rudolph Joseph, has cleared for Russell, where she will load whale oil for New Bedford.

The s.'s. Oreti arrived at Onehunga from Hokianga early this morning. The barque Northern Chief, from Auckland, had not been reported when sho left. The brigantine Stanoy went to anchorage in the stream this morning. The s.s. Clansman was alongside of the ship America to-day, having a now foro masb fitted.

Tho r schooner Welcome arrived from Bris bane! this'uibrning, early, fourteen days out. For - the first few days she experienced fair, weather and head winds, and since fair winds and weather, having; altogether es caped the gale experienced here during the last week. '

- The s.s. Chelmsford arrived from Opotiki at 10 a.m. wibh 250 sacks maize,; 10 sacks wheat, 14 sacks potatoes, 5 tons pumpkins, 2 tons of sundries, and tho following pas sengers :—Mesdames Skinnor and Living stone, and Messrs Gordon and Stewart.

sl A small ketch-rigged scow called the ?Frithjof—more familiarly known a 3. the' /'Fried Chop"—was driven ashore at 'Kennedy's Bay on Monday last, and sus tained considerable damage by coming into contact with the rocks. Tbo Frithjof was a vessel of 17 tons register, ■■ ..built by Messrs Carr and Sons about two years ago, owned and sailed by George Bronlund. She was . Hot insured.

ARRIVAL OF THE IONIC.

Wellington, this day. Arrived: lonic, R.M.S., from Plymouth" (March 26), via tho Cape, Hobart, and Povt

Chalmers, after an uneventful passage 6f'44 days 22 hours 4 mm. ; actual steaming, 43 day 340 mm. The Auckland passeng'drij and cargo will be forwarded por coastal steamers as early as possible. .Thelfst of Auckland passengers is as follows :—Saloon • Misses Nicol (3), Avaur, and Knight, Mi_ # *_Ticol, Messrs J. T. Stewart, XV. Fioyer, L. Nicol, and Master Nicol. Second "saloon :' Mr Leatherbarrow. Steerage: Misses Vin cent,' Penning, Smith, and Plielps (2), M r8 Kay, Messrs Moloughey,-Clarke, Den) jer Sealey, and Phelps (2). ' • - ■'- *

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, this day.—Arrived u^Glenel"-, from Auckland, 10.30 a.m. °'

Whaxgeeki, this day.—Aim cd Wel lington, from Auckland, G.3o'ft,w',.' Gisborxe, yesterday. — Arri' v _ t V Ohau,. •from Auckland, 4'p.m?'l • " - -■-"•-'•-• ■ Lyttletox, this day.—Sf died : Brier Holme, ship, for Falmouth, y ,• Queens-town. London, May J._._Aixami.., Barque Cormorant, sailed Irom L^ttelboti 'January •23 ; barqiio-. Ip.'giowood. .. sailed Lyttelton- February 26/ '*?'■■'•■ '- W :- - LYTTEr; ro^ May 13.—bailed : s.s. Mana- Eol^. 1-, for tho North.,' Rasaengors.: Misses ,* l£,r.ding, Waltoi. v .Fairburn, Mosdames viiles, Willford, Aiiller, Harding,. Hy-lop,' Austin, Whitball, Sheriff, Hon. W. Reeves, MessrS-Ray, Breech .Beauchamp, Lecky, Lucy, > Ausiioh,' Whibta. Giles, Hyslop, Waller, Dodgson, Chishohai.Xlibbs, Cunningham, Ray, Joyce, Sbongor Murray, Aynesby, French, Latter. , ■■

Notices to Correspondents.

W.J.M., Onehunga. — The Northumber land never visited Auckland as other than a three-masted ship,

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1887.

For the cause that lacks aisistance, Por tho wrong th_t needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And tho good that we can do,

The attitude adopted by Mr Upton and some other members of the Board yesterday with regard to the memo randum drawn up by tho Secretary of tho Board in answer to tho attacks made by Mr O'Sullivan upon the ad ministration of educational affairs generally is peculiar. We welcomed Mr O'Sullivan', report as an instru ment by which our educational alhurs would bo probed to the bottom, and we insisted that the charges were of such a nature that the Board could not evade them by referring the report back, or by attempting to burke public discussion ; but that they must thoroughly investigate the allegations, and either disprove them or—being convinced of'their truth—reform the system. But, strange to say, Mr Upton, who so warmly supported the outspoken onslaught by the Inspector, seemed inclined to prevent the Secre : ■tary.who had been attacked,, rom making any reply. The persistent attempt yesterday to prevent the Secretary's report from being read looked very much as if there was less zeal for open inquiry and reform than for the attain ment of some secret end. We do not say that this is so—we simply give the' impression which is left on one's mind by a perusal of the dis cussion at the Board meeting yesterday, as reported in another column. If it bo so, then we can as sure the Board that nothing but the fullest and most open investigation will satisfy the public mind. We regard the report drawn up by the Secretary as a very valuable and temperate document, and' one which he was, from tho nature of the Inspector's attack, justified in making by every .mle of fair dealing between man ana , man. As to the steps taken to give it publicity, they differed in no respect from those adopted in connection with the report by Mr O'Sullivan. Mr Rice had nothing whatever to do with it in cither case. Both reports were- pub liscd simply because they were read at open Board meeting. If they had not been so read, neither would, so far as we are concerned, have found its way into print at the time it did. The resolution of the Board adopted on the motion of Mr Goldie, asking Mr O'Sullivan to furnish the Board with the neccesary proof of the charges contained in his report and for the pro duction of all information bearing upon tho subject, is a very proper one. And tho Secretary's memorandum will, we '. believe, very considerably facilitate the inquiry. It is at any rate reassuring to the public mind to find thab Mr O'Sul livan's fears that the .system is "crumbling," and that the teach ing is not improving, have not yet been reflected in the actual results of school work. The percentage of passes for the whole of tho Auckland district was higher in ISS6 than in 1865, and it was above tho average for the whole colony. To suppose that this percentage docs' not represent the work actu ally being done in the schools, is to cast a reflection upon the Inspectors who do the work. All examination tests may be taken exception to, but they are the best guide we can get, and the percentage of passes returned by the Chief Inspector for the current year undoubtedly does not tally with the remarks in his report. The average passes of the children examined in 188 G. was 73-1, against 65-S in 1885. If this does not signify that the teaching in the schools is improving, surely standard examina tions are altogether meaningless. Then with regard to the reports by the inspectors upon the state of the schools. If it be true that tho total number of schools returned in 1886 as unsatisfac tory was twenty-five against forty-nine condemned in the same manner in '1885, we should >bo glad to know what this is meant to indicate if not imy provement. The fact that during the last three years, 34 teachers who have, been reported on adversely by the Inspector have been got rid of, also looks as if the Inspector's opinion is not quite disregarded. - /. • These and other matters raised in Mr Rice's reply are. points upon which the public will wish to havo further in formation from the Chief Inspector. Wo are no believers in governmerit by officials. - The Inspector and the Secretary should- each , have. their due weight with the Board, and no more. Very pro-' bably .the, Secretary has obtained a greater share of power in the affairs of the Board than is desirable, and that •this has been done at the expense of the Chief Inspector. If the inquiry result in proving that this is so, it will be the Board's duty to define tho duties of each, and assign both thoir proper placo. But let the Board beware of losing its: own control and maintaining' its own proper functions as the responsible authority for tho proper management of the educational affairs of the district. With regard to teachers, much as may be aaid against examination as an absolute proof of qualification, it,is^incom pavabiy hotter than wire-pulling and favouritism, and the .JBpai'd will a &c|

wisely in accepting its"results rather than personal opinions, whether of Inspector or Secretary, as then; •mide when making appointments, unless very good reason is shown why a different course ought to be adopted in special cases.

New Zealand and the Cable Rates.

Among the matters which the New Zealand Parliament ought to settle before precipi tately rushing to dissolution, tho dispute with the Cable Companies as to subsidy and rates is one of the VDO&t pressing. Tho former acute rtage of the "disagreement win only prerenwa reaching a crisis by tho agreement to revert 'to the ttalua quo anl* »r .»£ months, it being- understood . thab «"« armistice would enable Parhamenb t^ come to a resolution on tho f °^on. In tho interim, many things havo occurred to alter the position of aflairs and to cause the Cable Companies to modify their tope. As the upshot of theso developments, wi Pender has just addressed a communi cation to Sir Julius Vogcl making veiy liberal proposals for the working of bhe cable. From a copy' of this letter which has been telegraphed to us, we And thab It refers to the scheme which Mr Pender ad before tho Imperial Conference lately in London-his proposals being to reduce the tariff between Loudon ana- Adelaide to 4s per word, by tho motbod ol guaranteeing to the companies for the un expired term of the duplicate cable subsidy, their animal revenue, based on the average of the three years ending 1886. WlnJe the companies will take the whole risk of any falling off in thcoxisting traffic, thereby en abling the maximum liability of tho colonies to be fixed, they also undertake to be partners with tho colonies to the extent of accepting on thoir account one-fourth of the guarantee risks. The effoct of this proposi tion, so far as New Zealand is concerned, is that if the proposal were adopted the Xsew Zealand cable subsidy would be merged in the general contribution, and the New Zea land-proportion of tho guarantee and sub sidies continued would be, if tho traffic at 4s tariff increased 100 per cent.,.£10,07.9. The liberality of this offer will be ap parent when it is borne in mind that the Lest terms offered by tho projected Pacific Cablo Company aro a rate of 5e per word, for an annual guarantee of £75,000 for 25 years. Under this scheme New Zealand's share of the subsidy would be at least equal to that falling to her under Mr Pender's proposals, and the tariff would b_> a little higher. It is therefore a matter of serious consideration whether the wise thing to do is nob to accept the terms proposed by Mr Pender, which bind the colony for 13 years only as against '25 years under the Pacific Cablo Company's proposals. On tho other hand, there is to be considered tho advantage of securing alternative lines of communica tion, and the benefits that would accrue to this colony from being placed in direct communication with the North American Continent. The estimates of Mr Pender are based upon the assump tion of a continuous service and free dom from competition, and ho professes that the traffic, evon ab tho high ratC3,has not been remunerative in the past —returning only 2 or 3 per cont. on the capital invested, even with the help of the substantial subsidy. Of course tho conten tion of those who advocate cheap rates is that the increase of business will moro than compensate for tho reduction ; but those theorists arc liable to be pulled up sharp by the limited power of transmission of tho wires in existence. In these circum stances ib is hard to see how an opposition cable can prove a jwying speculation, or how the reduction of rates which -would surely spring from competition could end otherwise than in the ruin of ono or both of tho companies. We leave out of the calcul ation in the meantime Sir Julius Vogel's mammoth scheme for the acquiiibion of the cablO lines by the Colonial Governments, as being scarcely within the range of practi cal politics; and though probably it may also corno up for discussion in Parliament, it is to be hoped thab it will not be allowed to interfere with a fair con sideration of tho prcsenb proposals of the Cablo Com panics. , .•• r

In our obituary column will bo fpnnd re corded the death of Mr Peter i>av_Hy, ab the age of 76 years. The deceased was a colonist of long standing, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. For about fourteen years he was employed as messenger in connection with the Native Departmoiitofh'cos at Auck land. Prior to coming to the colony, the deceased served in the constabulary force in England and had reached the rank of Ser jeant. His remains are to be interred to morrow (Sunday). ... 4 ~

The Asylum authorities state fchafc Walter M. Davidson, who was committed to that, institute the other rday after at tempting to. commit suicide, is now more rational, and hopes are entertained of his recovery of his mental equilibrium.

The robbery from Mr W." Baxter's shop turns oub to be less serious than was. .supposed. A youngster was de tected stealing a couple of i„pes, and the owner considered the ends of jus tice satisfied by a sound flogging ad ministered to the child in the presence of Constable Dews.

Ihe sale of work at V.M.C.A. Rooms was sparsely attended las. night, and a con siderable number of articles have b»_n left on hand,which the ladies intend;4c offer on some future occasion. The total receipts amount to L 302 15s Ss, each day's takings being as follows :—First day, LTO2 ; second L 79 Is 6d ; third, L7O 2s lOd : fourth, Lsl lis .a.

The barometer gave indication*; of heavy weather approaching this forenoon, and preparations for another blow were made by vessels in port.

It is stated that Dr. Neill Ims resigned the position of Superintendent of Seacliff asylum, Dunedin.

Mr Harrow is energetically proceeding with his project of erecting aj commodious family hotel at Lake Takapuna. The plans have just been prepared to .his order by Mr Roberts (architcct),and they show a spacious building throe stories high, surmounted by a large attic with a tower and flag.taff". The bottom or base is to be of concrete, and the remainder of wood. The basement floor is to be subdivided into kitchen, corvanba' bedrooms, four cellars and a cider manufac tory," for which Mr Harrow has already on hand a complete plant. The ground' floor will provide large and airy dining-rooms, billlavd;room, collee-rooms.and bar, besides other rooms for business. On tho firs, floor there will bo eight bedrooms and two aib bing-rooms, and,tho roof, can, if necessary, provide six exbra bedrooms, for ib is of man sard construction, and of a vory high pitch. Tho roof overhead is flab, and affords a promenade 40 xlB feeb. The smoking-room will' be' sibuabed in tho tower,; and communication can be had wibh the kibchen, bar, or waibers' rooms fronr all parts of the building by moans of a liffc of the ordinary dining-room type. There".will be lavatories, bath-rooms, etc., on each flat, and all the requirements of a first-class hotel. \Mr Harrow has already had offers from five different.persons to. undertake the management. ; He intends tp' charge bo rent, but will merely receive a low percen tage on his outlay, stipulating, however that no brewers or spirit merchants shall oxoraiep any control over the building, thi? tenau't,; or the landlord.

A Committee meeting of *c Auckland Industrial Association was held toab^- IS Mr John Lamb in the chair, to take n?o consideration tho P™Pose? p ne^ C"f torn. Tariff. Mr George Fraser (President, SeWf A Bell and Winks were appointed fsub committee to report on bins matter as soon M° possible. Mr Lodder also kindly _r,7pri to act for the Associa .fo" 56 during his stay ab Wellington Annlications for space in the Exhibibimvare coming in fast, and intending exhibitors will do well to secure space ab once to pre vent disappointment. The Secretary will attend »t the office, Wyndham-street, daily, from 0 a.m. to 5 p.m., to give any informa tion required. Local manufacturers would do well to leave any suggestions renew tariff at the otic, for information ot the Committee. Seme bedding In a house occupied by Mr Smith, Chapel - street, caught tire accidentally this morning, but was ex tinguished beforo any damage was done to «he building.

Mr F. Coster.late of Queen-street, has re commenced his tobacconist business in Karangahape Road, in one of the new shops recently erected by Mr Garrett, butcher. His stock of sundries and cigars, etc., of the best brands, has been carefully selected. Buyers of oub tobaoooes should pay him a visit.

The owners of the following large yachts havo notified the Secretary of the yacht club of their intention to compete on May 24th:—Wntangi, Maratea, Spray, Wenona, Tawera, Maritana, and Rita. This should ensnr. a first-class contest and prove of con sdecable public interest.

Afc bhe R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr H. Q. Seth Smith, R.M., in the case of R. Lamb t. J. O'Donoghue, claim £11 15s Gd. His Honor gave judgment for the plaintifl for £2 2s Sd, with coste.

Elaborate preparations are being made for the Grand Fancy Dress Ball which is to take place in the City Hall on Jubilee night (the 21st of June). It is intended bo be of a thoroughly popular character, and careful arrangements have beon made for the strict exclusion of all objectionable characters. The pantomime, "Jack and tho Bean stalk, w to be repeated in bhe Remuera Hall on: Monday evening in response bo the wishes of many who were not present at the first performance. It is also announced that bhe.first dance of bhe season in connecs tion with--the. Remuera. Social Union come off on Thurs day, 119 th insfc

Mr J. Kelly's popular classes for instruc bion in dancing, deportment, and calis thenics ate'being largely patronised and highly appreciated. Mr Kelly is a highly qualified teacher of these ac complishments, and as his fees ' are ex tremely moderate, young people of both sexes should not miss this opportunity of obtaining a knowledge of such graceful acquirements. An advertisement giving full particulars appears elsewhere.

We understand thab the great emotional and picturesque drama of " Uncle Tom's Cabin" accompanied by slave Jubilee songs, dances, ebc., is to be presented at bhe Opera House on the Queen's birthnight and bhe following evenings of that week. More par ticulars anon.

The proposed formation of the Boys' Brigade seems to be attracting more and more interest among the lads of our Sunday schools, and we hope soon to see this bene ficen. movement brought bo successful fruition in Auckland. To-night ab St. James's Hall the first Auckland Company (St. James's) assemble for bheir first drill and tlie enrolment of new members. A large muster is expected.

A concert was given ab St. Sepulchre's school-room last evening, being the first of bhe winter season concerts that proved such a success last year. The singing was first class, as may be believed when we mention that Misses Ridings and Wever, and Messrs Charter, Tayler, Hudson, and T. L. White took part in the concert. Mr Tayler's song, " The Standard Bearer " and Mr Hudson's "Wedding Bells" were especially good. The farce of "Box and Cox," in which Messrs Robin, Hudson and Rice took part, was capitally put upon the stage, and elicited great applause from the audience.

Mr Tom Burnham, the popular tenor vocalist, is to be made the recipient of a complimentary benefit concert in recogni tion of the cheerful and ready assistance he has during many years given to any worthy cause for which his services have been solicited. The concert will most probably take place early next month, and wo trust to find it liberally patron ised.

A concert and dance, under the auspices of St. Benedict's Christian Doctrine Society, will be givon in bhe Foresters' Hall, Karangahape Road, on Monday even ing next.. Amongst the items on the pro gramme are. an American golden shoe dance, an American sand jig by Messrs Burke and Roberts, and an' Irish song and ji«- by Mr E. Mason. Mr E. O'Hare will contribute a couple of his favourite gongs. Taken altogether the programme i» _ .plendid ono, and judging from the rehoaraul that took place last night, the concert ought'to be a great success. After the concert a select dance will take place. We are requested by Mr T. M. Jackson to state that the sale of fancy ware, flower pots, etc., -which was postponed on Friday will take place on Monday next ab half-pasb ten o'clock. These goods arc very lashion able as home, and bring also very handsome should find a ready sale.

The choir of Bereaford-stroeb Congrega tional Church purpose performing Farmer's new oratorio, "Christ and Hia Soldiers," on the 31st of May. For some time past this has been in preparation, Mr W. E. Bax ter officiating as conductor, and Mr Ilooton as organist. Some of the passages in the oratorio are very beautiful, and throughout the harmony is pleasing. " Christ and His Soldiers " has nob yet been performed in this city in it« entirety, though selections from it have been rendered at various con certs. A rehearsal was held last nighb, when from the efficiency displayed by the soloists and also in tho choruses, a success ful performance may be safely prognosti cated.

Ihe programme of music to be given at Mr Pooley s Chambers bo-morrow afternoon is a good one. The bass solo, " Arm, Arm &V'J: tm$ a B, olls hy l)r- Lc Bci' ->•&>»,! _ me Better Land," aro amongst the vocal items, whilst Mr Pooley will give on the organ .elections from tho works of Verdi Hie usual hymns, canticles and anthems Will ?„ ft0?™" 80 _ inc.ludctl- These! concerts SfiwS3:!! 0p^Bb.t,V,"!aBIMM--lB

This year's session of the Auckland Athenamm will open with a soiree, to be held at the Museum buildings, Prihces strcefc, on Tuesday evening next. His Worship the Mayor will preside, and Mr Button will deliver an address upon " The Relation of Art and Science to a Young Colony." For the information of those un decided ones, we may inform them that ib is expected thab persons attending will do so in evening dress. The London Circus Company had a good house again last evening, when all appeared satisfieu with the splendid programme of feats of skill, &c, presented to them. To night being^ the last performance of this Company there will doubtless be a large number of persons present. We can re commend the show to Aucklanders as well worth seeing. The juvenille population and many others v/ill be glad to learn that tho season of the circus in Auckland has been extended for another week or ten days. Ib is intended to introduce a number of attrac tive novelties next week.

NORTHERN MAORI ELECTION

Return of wT~^r —^^fwte'K (BY,T E LKGEAPH^OW S ' W , .The Returning Offi^^M Maori electoral district , • - S\ plete returns of the polli!^f^l'- n trary to expectation, fchereßul. :^ of Wi Katene by a majority <3^' I over Sydney TaiwUnV \S A' claration of the poll ta__.nl.' °V and Sydney T_Twh_S«N intention of protegtino- J fW scrutiny of the votsg.wltl^Htll' pealing against the result. ?1",,<l

THE BELLRINGERS.

These clever entertainer. I hold tho popular favour. __~ T Opera House was full, andw a -„ -I seen a more delighted audwJV a capital programme for thia

THE WRECK OF THE UNKNOWN ROOKH.

A rr.EUMi.N-.itv inquiry into ' the s.s. Lalla Rookh, at the 6r_? Island, was held to-day by thec# Customs, Mr Thomas Hill. I Cleverly and others on tho'^ time of the wreck were examined £: evidence was similar in „aC statements already published, i _ will forward the depositions to IV* and if thought necessary, a publk1 will be authorised. \ I

LATEST SPORTING.

Sixce the appearance of tho wos|| Great Northern Steeplechase>_, Race a few lines have been tri-J ---the double. For'the SteepleSl and Omata are most fancied, and® in the greatest request for the;d| The prico offered" oh the 'field isi«S

Takapuna Jockey Club UNKNOWN Meeting.

Mr R. W. Wynyard received '- «: ing nominations last,night, for_>_| puna Jockey Club Winter M„_,_l Birthday Handicap, ohe miles^iJ - Britannia, Bangalore,,. Ma PeM Wat Tyler, Libeller, Turquoise, Ml Wapiti, Friendship, Tamora, Rein, i Victoria Handicap, one milt-M Tip, Catesby, Britannia, Banc___.fi Rose, Wat Tyler, Rosie, Peter oS Libeller, Anbelope, Empress, Mf Friendship, Tamora,-Snake, Eeni I Handicap Hurdle, two miles, .1 Play, New Year, Native! E_ehli®jil Torpedo, Orangeman, si Zip, Victory, Pipi, Peter Osb.ek,P,sJ Magnesia, Rob Roy, Snake. § Ha xdicap Steeplechase, three eJ Fair Play, New Year, Native, Qjiyf change, Falcon, Omata,--Tor^do, Osl man, v Tawhiao, Rob'Tßbyg|_f§l Silvio, Victory, Magnesia.' | 1

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY. (Before H. G. Seth Smith, _j,M)I DRtJ:."KJJXNESS. —James McG!i|CUfi_i? 1 Duckenfield were punhh_,„_i „-a I A charge against F.: W..;Mp_«j|i drawn, Mr S. Jackson stat^tttell been suffering from a disease, Sffift been drunk. Sergeant Prf.tr _Ucd ':M lieved that this was so. V Brutal Assault. -^'6hn^|^fi!OT looking individual, was.'c—^ed.n-jB saulting one Maiy Anne Wilson bysiit her repeatedly on the head and ■■■> -■ a stick, at Auckland," bnr May 10tk® accused admitted ■.:- striki_g-:-.J_:'aß plainant, bub denied.that hm used a stick. - The complainant, tfp peared in Court. in a most dew condition, depossd' that she^_wj»i^H woman, bub her husband Was fo^ffl She had been -living with the 'arasig the past seven weeks. -On Tuesday^ accused had been drinking,andlie ass M her, beating her with a stick on km knocking', her down and kicking JJ the breast. After the''assautt-lB.«J her home and put her"to,be_-_»l following day he told lier'if dTaj give him in charge-he would pay jM penses.-SergeantKiely'der^'d-^l ing the accused yesterday. Accwl "I knew that woman would p'^J trouble. There is a had charje'W me." - The accused made astatem»»l effect that he was trying to#e,M plainant home, .but as she would M he struck her. " He did not use a ** was sorry for hurting the -woman, & j done what he could & CM£ month's imprisonment with hard mm

THE BOOTMAKERS AND UNKNOWN TARIFF ALTERATIONS.

The Association of the Auckland B»*| Shoe Manufacturers held a special^j last. night.at Robson's. E^Mj the now tarriff in those points *-:| especially- affects them. ■.; J . . Mr Trenwith,.Pre-ident; °yfe|i tion, took the chair, and pfH£§. the meeting was arranged- for BSE* of considering-the^iroppsed-inemW imported leather. After some<gg shown that the meeting was;pfjnwr that if the new tariff was -carried s*r with the increased. duty on;»BSH3ij land the manufacturers ma-aw* than as present. The increase of the tariff upon nj. boots, although raised, * "f^jjii its object-that of benefittipg,^ in the eolony-by,the.taruT.<fc articles, indispensable in the b»» , of boots, and unprocurable. Mre>^. . raised considerably.■ •..__,„_ The meeting looked^withgrea^ upon the increase of : thewMM^ leather, as "leather enough,. oI .^ kinds required in the trade » W tf^ here in quanbiby. It was dead* v Messrs Peacock, Thomson, 0 ville, Moss, Mifcchelson, f^'&Gtfj and to the Colonial Treasurer^ Grey, pointing outthe *MM§j} arise from theproposed MCWfffS.fol' asking" themi to support -[VtML regarSs leathers. A, letter}^. v , eaoh of these gentleman, Rg!,^ length the Associations.«&W»' matter, and its rccomniendgj,. revised tariff upon imported W»_ ; ,

THE "AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, SATURDAY, MAY 14." 1887.

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yiLL-AGE/ PjBTTL-B,;MENTS. Inquirers after information respecting VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS should call at Crown Lands OfHco, behind Supremo Court. Mr John Lundon and others will attend daily from eleven to twelve, for tho purpose of givin_r information. , ,: - _ j . ;; rllO-FRUIT-.- =GROW_RS.^.Land C_s JL Birkenhead, with good soil; 10 to 30 acres. -Apply to AY. I<. Hanimond".: and! Soil. South/ British Chambers. . m, n >', , v_». $$ -RiKl,fe^, Literary Shilling's! Worth inust4tcl!*l^-- " Auakim Ajmduae, .->__»_.



SALE OF GROCERIES. Oamaru Potatoes,'.s.6d. per cwt; 1001b. Bags of Splendid Flour, IDs. (only U0 of this linelet'U ; 501b. Bugs of Wood's Flour, lis.; 251b. Bags of Wood's Flour, 38. 3d.; Uolb. Bag* Oatmeal, Ss.; 71b. Bagß Oatmeal, lid.; A Largo Bottle of Eng lish Sauce,iSd.; New. Currants, 6d. per lb.; Elemo Raisins, 6d. per lb. ; Sultana Raisins, 6d. per lb.; 51b. Best Rice, Is.; Finest Wairoa Cheese, from 3.d. to sd. per lb.: Wooden Wash Boards, 6d. each; Maize, Wheat, and Oats at the lowest possible p ices: Coffee, Is.. Is. id., and Is. Gd. per lb.; Best Jams, as. Gd. per dozen ;• A Good Jam, IJd.per tin; English Crushed Loaf Sugar, 3.d. per lb. All these Goods are Guaran teed First-class Quality, and delivered to. any. part of the city or suburbs free. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. N.B.—For list of Teas, see other advertise ment. GOOD TEA FOR THE PEOPLE of Auckland at la3t, The Pacific Packet Company's Selected Teas can now be had at our establishment. Prices, Ib. 5d., 25., and 2s. Gd. These Teas have only to be tried and wo feci Gtiro that thoy will bo appreciated. In order to introduce these Teas, To-night, and up till the end of May, we will Rive A Present with hsVEKV Packet Sold. Call early. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. Tjy ANTE D. We wish our name connected in your mind with TEA, because we arc the only firm in Auckland dealing in nothing but TEA, and at our Establishment, 207, Queen-street, may be scon samples of TEA from every Tea-growing Country in the World. We have TEA from India- TEA from China TEA from Japan TEA from Java TEA from Ceylon i:EA from FIJI TEA from Formosa TEA in Chests TEA in Half chests TEA in Quarter chests TEA in Boxes TEA in Caddies TEA in Tins TEA in Packets. And as we devote our whole time to TEA and TEA-TASTING, we can give tea-drinkers better value for their money than they can get any whorc else. Any storekeeper may ot course mix his teas according to the price paid for them and tho profit he requires, but only the skilful tea ex pert can properly proportion tho peculiar characteristics of caeh tea, nnd so produce a Genuine Blended Tea, grateful to tho palato and refreshing to tho nervous system. This wo claim to be able to do, and our Pure Blended Teas have become a source of plaaaurc to our numerous customers all ovor New Zealand. Post Office Box 20G. Agents wanted where not already represented. JOHN EARLE & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, 207, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Established ISSO. pORNQACKS FOR SALE BY W. S. LAURIE & CO. SEED AND -MANURE { MERCHANTS, CUSTOMS STRKET, AUCKLAND. QAUCE! ' SAUCE!! SAUCE I!! Wanted every lover of good Sauce to Pur chase a 6d.,Bottle of the "Yorkshire Sauce Extraordinary." to test what a Colonial Manu facturer can do, and oblige FREDK. WHITEHEAD, . . TEA, COFFEE, AND SPICE MERCHANT, 95, Victoria -street. JELLING OFF. GREAT CLEARING SALE. MISS BACON, 255, Queen-street, Being about to leave Auckland, is selling her Stock of FANCY GOODS, WOOLS, SILKS &c, at cost and under. No reasonable offer refused, as the Goods ; must bo cleared. FIXTURES FOR SALE (With ou Without Stock). i —. -—: 7 - Q L.. E d|h ILL'S \ 1 ZERATED WATER AND CORDIAL FACTORY, :,' v VICTORIA-STREET EAST W ?■ (Late Sharland_). i _____ . ■ A DAM J AYfIOURN & rf^lO., AUCKLAND, NEW j CLOVER) Beat English Seeds, from •," ' ' : v James Carter &, Co., NEW/ TURNIP) The Queen's Seedsmen. KYJS7 GRASS, COCKSFOOT, and NATURAL GRASSES. All new Seods. / Fencing Wire at Reduced Prices. 'IiTOT-ICE OF REMOVAL. MR. T.^RAFIfORD, VSU R G X ON;! 'DO;rl 8 T, V Desires to inform tils Patients and Friends that he has removed from Wakeflold-stroct to more central offices QUEEN - Stkekt, ovor Mr. Wayte's, Bookseller, opposite WyndhunirStroet. Hours from nine a.m. till live p.m. DYSPEPTICS are likely to acquire the habit of.using Stimulant as a temporary relief to digestion. Tlioy arc thus led to take more fluid and less solid food than is natural, and in,,-othdr instancies thoy tako more' of both kinds than can be healtaily assimilated. This generally results in flatulency after meals, in toiidoncT to sleep, and indokqeo of mind and body. -In fact it loads to the symptoms .Which, •underthe varied namesof biliousness, nervous ness; lassitude, and indigestion, aro so exten sively known. Dyspepsia,. whother arisinK from functional debility, or acquired through habits of life or dietary customs injurious to tho con stitution, can bo safely.. remedied by, using specific vegetable curatives. Podophylliu and taraxacum arc tho best, and form the'ba^is of Aickin's Liver Stimulant, -which is specially calculated, to meet the case of chronic dyspeptics. Price _8 6tl-por bottla;-,,.. | ,-. f DUR c;; C ALF lymph. A supply has been receive* by mail, and children can be vaccinated dallyat Messrs King and Son's, Chemists, Queen-street. MR. HUMPHREY HAINES, L.R.C.P., Fellow (by exam.) of the Royal College of Surccons,.Edin.. Specialist for liyo and Ear Diseases, Prlnccs-strect (at residence of Dr. C. 11. Haines). :.-'., . ; - ••■•" '- -' Hours of Consultation, 10 a.m; to 1 p;ni. A CAUD DR. LEGER ERSONrParooT! (lato Dr. Goldsbro's rosidenco), attends for Con sultation : At. Borne. 8 to 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. Aickin's Pharmacy, Quceu-Btreet, 1 to 2 and 7 to 8 p.m.: Saturday;- Paumuro and Otahuhu.m , s Telophono jift. - ~. > j■ - , Cg^g f DR. W. " MURRAY MOORE, M.D.," ,'M.R.C.S. -Hoursfor, Consultation: 11 to 1 p.m.; at Pond's Tlomoaopathio Pharmacy, 153, Quecn-st'rept; '.Mo 'i p.m., nnd 7 to 8 p.m. at Roßidenco, Lpwor Syihonds-strcot, Telcphono ISO. VaccinatioußatPohd'a;'l p.m., TUESDAY and.FJ.UDAX , „„., -~. ■ •,■-,-,-, -;- . -/, yr '* >



irsr J. HURST & CO. B. J. ESA_»I and A. 11. GRAINGER having purchased from the Public Trustee (the Executor mnde'r.the Will of tho late W. J. Hurst) the Good will, Stock-in-Trade, Book Debts, etc., of the old established business of W. J. Hurst and Co. Grain, Seed, Produce, aud Artificial Manure Merchants, will trade under the same style and name, and will continue tho business as hereto fore. All Outstanding Accounts are requested to be paid fort with. W. J. HURST & CO. ON SALE. . SEEDS— New Season's Clovers and Natural Grasses Rye Grass and Cocksfoot (in variety) Turnip and ManKOld Seeds MANURES- Bouedust (fine and 1-inch) Superphosphates (various grades) Nitrate cf Soda Sulphate of Ammonia Potash. Kainct, etc., etc. Peruvian Guano GRAIN- Scedaud Feed of all descriptions Flour, Oatmeal Bran, Sharps Tabic and Coarse Salt ! Table Potatoes &c, &c, &C. W. J. II U R.'S T & C 0., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. WHERE CAN WE GET MASEF'IELD BROTHERS' STAR BRAND MULLET (Blue L.idels)'?. At their FRUIT DEPOT, KARANGAHAPE ROAD! Where you can also get their TINNED FRUIT. .1 AMS, BEEF, HONEY, And all the oilier preparations manufactured by them. O.JPELHAM, Ladder, Stop, and c Barrow Maker, Carpenter, Joiner, anil Shop and Ofllce Fitter. Albert-street, near the Fircbcll. Every description of Ladders, steps. Burrows, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, and Clothes Horses, in Stock. "• Baltic Fine Poles, from 22 to 55 feet long, suit able for Boat Spars una Flag Poles, on Bale. N.B.—Ladders, Steps. Barrows, Screw Jacks, and Floor Cramps on Hire. "Op LX BREAD. MILK BREAI). "^TILL'S FARM HOUSE MILK AND HOME-MADE BREAD Can now be obtained at THE BURLINGTON RESTAURANT, VICTORIA ARCADE, And at his Shop, Eden Terrace, or at the Bakery, Udy's Farm, Mount Eden: also, at Cuckscy's store. Mount Eden. ; Orders by post promptly altctiticii to. OB.ACCO! TOBACCO!! TOBACCO!!! 56 Boxes of Genuine Cameron's Long 7's to Pound, at os. 2d. per lb. tor Cash, weigh guaranteed, at FREDK. WHITEHEAD'S, 95, VICTORIA-STREET. \s7~ HAT'S IN A NAAt E ? Try " The Economy Root Shop." There you will ilml own-made Boors.suitable (these times) for all pockets. It's true to its name. f, s. (L Women's Leather Slippers.. .... 0 211 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. .. 0 G 9 Men's E.S. Hoots 0 9 fi Bovs'Strong Nailed Boots 0 l> 9 Children's School Boots to sizo 13 ..040 Children's Copper Toe Balmorals. sto G 0 3 It ITI VERY LADY TIER OWN DRESS'- Ii. MAKER. • Butterick'fl cut paper patterns, to suit any garment. No Lady should be without them. Metropolitan Fashions (3 pages) Id ; 2s pcramium post free. W. P. OGILVIE. Draper, Victoria-street. ENRY HUGHES, M.1.M.E., M.S.A;, CIVIL. MECHANICAL. AND MINING ENGINEER. INVENTORS ASSISTED. Patents Secured in All Countries ou the Lowest Terms. Searches made as to Novelty of Inventions. Henry Hughes, having had largo experience as an Engineer and Patent Agent, is enabled to conduct Patent Business by correspondence. Inventions of undoubted merit can be ar ranged to be Patented Frco of Cost. "TVrOTICE is hereby given that tho Part _LN ncrship lately subsisting between us, tho undersigned, Robert William Hammond, and James' Henry Moore Carpenter, carrying on business at Auckland and Newmarket as Coal and Firewood Merchants, under the style or iirin ot "Hammond and Carpenter," lias this day been Dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to or owing by the said late Finn will he received and paid by the said Robert William Hammond. As witness our hands this eleventh day of May, 18S7. ROBT. WM. HAMMOND. J. H. M. CARPENTER. Witness-James F. Hault.m.v, Solicitor, Auckland. TySSOLUTION. 0F PARTNERSHIP. The firm of Hammond and Carpenter having been dissolved, the undersigned beg to notify that they have purchased the debts of tho late firm, and will carry on the business of Coal and Firewood Merchants at, the old places of busi ness at Newmarket and Auckland. Orders can be given and accounts settled at either office. > HAMMOND & CO. • Telephone No. : Auckland, 221. ■.'■"■•• „■ ■ „ Newmarket, 3.<3. I BEG to announce that I am still carry* ing on business at Newmarket,'and am prepared to execute all orders as before. t J. H. M. CARPENTER. ! Yards : Near Railway Footbridge, r Orders may be left in Auckland with Henry Byron, next Star Olllce, Shortlaud-stroct. Telephone : mill. Box '3>o. ' T__EPtlOM_ 43. IF YOU REQUIRE GOOD OATMEAL, FLOUR, • , , CHEESE, POTATOES, . ou'ONIONS, OATS, on MAIZE, CALL ON ALFRED JO WITT. T> E ST I/ V A L■ U E. DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. BLANKETS, FLANNELS, 9 'I::: I VELVETEENS/ &c, AT ' , ';:'/." ' ''" WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. 150 Pairs Blankets, In all qualities and makes. from Is lid per pair. Mosgiel, Kaiapbi, Wellington Blankots.' \ 2,000 yards'NGw Flannel, in all hiakos.' English and Colonial exxeptionally choapßtrong Flannel, 7.d; do., 32in. wide, 113 d. In DRHSS,GOODS, now showing a splondld variety for the present Soason, consisting of about 15,000 yards, having been bought in Uu'gQ quantities nt a heavy discount. 4 Those calling early will get tho best choice, 'and well repay attention. Ulster Cloths, ISin. wide, Is lOd • splendid assortment New Trimmings In check and striped Plushes and Vclvotoons;, Now Umbrellas, good lines, 2s Cd: Ladies': Now Ulsters, Mackintoshes;'aud(Fur Capos;•»luruo assortment of Boys', Youths', and Meti'a Mack intoshes, from V2s fid, best value. A great many job Hues in DRAPERY and CLOTHING, which will bo found muoh under usual value. Strong Wiuccys, wide width, .{d yard. Cretonnes, bought job, 2o por cent, under usual price.*" . _ s •5 Call at | , 2SSi UPPER QUEEN STREET, and you will got tho best value for your money" ( l SPLENDID.. Winter.. Tweodsl a. jBjS. I , Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. *



STRIKING T) ARGAINS! . , - V. . - THE WHOLE OF THE ASSIGNED . STOCK OF MILLINERY AND DRAPER. OF THE LATE C. GIBBS, HpBSO^STREET (Deceased), Having been purchased at an IMMENSE DISCOUNT OFF WHOLE SALE PRICES, will r.s CLEARED OUT IN A FEW DAYS AT LESS THASI lIALE.PRICI top. . . CJASH QNLY. COME AND SEE. Sale will commenco on '*; ■'•■'• ■'.." i •>_ v ',': MONDAY, IGtii. INSTANT, At 10 o'clock a.m., "-. ON THE PREMISE S—' PARIS HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET (Near to Cook-street). , ; AUTUMN DEAPERY., V Tl/j" ILNE & /IHOYCE Are now Opening up their AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY, AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY, Ex .s. RCJAPI-HU, KAIKOURA, DORIC, and TONGARIRO. They have been all bought in tho very xbest Home and Continental Markets for eaoh class of goods. . i ,i They will bo found MODERATE IN PRICE though in tho Latest Fashion. f .. • Such Qualities only aro kept which can*,bo Safely Recommended for Serviceable Wear,' , and being Marked at a very Small Profit,' . M. &C. hopo that their endeavours ' to give a Good Artlolo at a $ Moderate Prico will bo appreciate^. "■' ;, ''"'' INSPECTION IS INVITED. ■ Patters, asd Prjqrq Sei^t 6v Application^ MILNE & OHOYCE. QUEEN AND WELLESLE^ STREETS, < AUOKLAND. ■ -~" ':.'' .'. '' :':.'' '', '



According to adverts emeny^ column, a meeting of all %Zfooft interested in theM"**gif' recommended by the Com* v quested to attend a meebn^^^t' gun-room, dnll-shecl on.^,, .-. p.m. .jEiinti'*' Food fob Consumptiths.. .ty^iosf Luie anu Soda, .is-a most Consumptive; -It not **._! «s're 0 . the flesh, but heals the }«WLl&?r&4 lungs. It is very palatable: f^jgm^ and in all:'.wasting,d's«4«,S««_£ Children it is a nrarve lous f^_ .s«<**§} wiU small bottle-oi aU Chenas"- ■ ■■.' : i