PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. The Hare System of Voting. Mr Peacock gave notice yesterday of his bill for the introduction of Hare's system of voting in connection with city and subur ban electorates. It is entitled " The Re presentation of Cities aud Environs Bill." For Auckland, the districts of Auckland Central, West, North, Parnell, Ponsonby, Newton; Eden and Manukau are constituted amalgamated districts for tho purpose of voting under the Hare system. For Wel lington: East, Te Aro, Thorndon South and suburbs, and Hutt. For Christchurch: South, North, Sydenham, Lmwood, St. Alban's, Heathcote, Avon, and Lyttelton. For Dunedin : East, Central, South, Roslyn, Caversham, Peninsula, and Port Chalmers. The voter puts the figures 1,2, 3, etc., oppo site to the names of candidates in the order of preference. Only one vote is exorcised, but if the candidate against whose name No. 1 is put should happen to have already obtained the quota, the vote is given to No. 2 and so on, so that the vote is not wasted. The Commissioner, under the Act of last session, still apportions the various districts according to population, but those men tioned are amalgamated for voting pur poses. _, Chinese Poll Tax. Mr Seddon's Chinese Influx Prevention Bill increases the poll tax from £10 to £20 (allowing the Governor power by Order-in- Council to raise it to £100), compels masters of vessels to give tho number of Chinese passengers and Chinese seamen on board, raises the fees for tho naturalisation ol Chinamen from £10 to £20, and provides that any Celestial who has paid a fee and leaves the colony cannot return without paving again. Masters of vessels conniving at "evasion by Chinese passengers are liable to pay the license fee, and havo vessel for feited.

Tho Midland Railway. The Midland Railway Committee com pleted their sitting yesterday morning. Tho following new clause has been inserted in the contract: — " Within three months after the expiration of one year after the completion of the said railway, an account shall be taken of all moneys theretofore re ceived by and then owing to the Com pany as the proceeds of the land granted to and sold by them as the pro ceeds of their timber and coal, whether by way of purchase money or royalty, and a valuation shall be made either by agreement between the parties hereto or by arbitration as hereinafter provided of all tho land, timber, and coal of the Company then un sold ; and if the aggregate of moneys so re ceived and owing, together with the sura of such valuation, shall not amount to £1,250,000, the Company may within six months thereafter select further land out of the land then remaining nnsclccted, and described as available for selection under Section 2 hereof, to the extent of such lands then remaining so available, but all such further lands shall bo valued cither by agreement or arbitration as aforesaid, or the Company shall not select any such further land to a value greater than the difference (if any) between tho aggregate of the moneys so received and owing, together with the sum of such valuation as aforesaid, Unci the said sum of £1,250,000.

Tax on Bachelors and Spinsters.

Two novel propositions have been mado to the Government by Mr Joyce, with tho object of augmenting tho revenue for edu cation purposes, and avoiding tho necessity for reductions in teachers' salaries or cost of ordinary administration. Ono is that exemptions under tho property tax should be reduced, from £500 to £100 for throe years, and the proceeds dovotcd to tho pur pose referred to. The other is that an annual tax of £1 per head should bo imposed for threo years upon the adult male population of the colony. That the sum of £2 per head be levied on bachelors over thirty years of age, and £5 per head on all bachelors and spinsters over thirty years of age who are worth property of the value of £500 and upwards. The proceeds of theso taxes would bo devoted to the same object. Tho Premier will give answer on Thursday. Reports on Auckland Petitions. Amongst the petitions reported upon by the Petitions Committeo aro the following: —From Auckland : J. Cowley, for compen sation on loss of a boat, supposed to have boen stolen by boys escaped from Kohimarama Industrial School. — The Committee aro of opinion that petitioner has no claim against the colony. G. N. Brassey, for payment of five guineas alleged to have been awarded to him by arbitrators in a claim against tho Post master-General. The Committeo_ report that rietitioner has no claim against the colony. Edward Marsh Williams, formerly judge of the Native Lands Court. Report, no claim against the colony. H. Y. Smythe, surveyor of Auckland. Report, no claim against the colony. John Caswell, formerly warder in Auck land Lunatic Asylum, claim for allowance equivalent to board and lodgings. Report, that petitioner has no further claim against the colony. Sir Julius Vogel wants to know whether the Premier will bring in a bill this session to legalise certain expenditure by municipal bodies disallowed by the Controller and Auditor-General, not because of its being improper, but because it was technically not sanctioned by law. Mount Albert Crossing. The Minister of Public Works informed Mr Lawry yesterday that he had received a telegram from the railway manager at Auckland that the person charged with crossing at tho railway line at Mount Albert, when the train was approaching, was very much to blamo, as he had not ob served proper precautions. An expenditure of £1,500 would be necessary to effect an alteration in the crossing, aud the Govern ment have not sufficient information yet to justify them in incurring the expenditure, but would make further inquiries. Denominational Education. Mr Goldie is to ask tho Minister of Edu cation if there is any truth in the statement made by the Anglican Bishop of Auckland, as reported in the Auckland Evening Star of the 10th inst., that the Government had made it known in Wellington that they were prepared to make considerable conces sions to those who will ask for a transfer ence of education to the religious bodies. If so, will the Government inform the House the nature of the concessions they propose to make, and when such concessions will be given effect to 1 Auckland Petitions. Amongst the batch of petitions presented yesterday in favour of State aid to Catholic schools, were several presented by Messrs Peacock, Moat, Lawry, and Hamlin. The following other Auckland petitions were presented:—Elizabeth Agnes Madi gan, that she may be assisted in maintain inp- her family, her husband having been disabled in the Government service (Major Jackson); Heber Candwell and twenty otherdeferred payment settlers, complaining that their land was wrongfully described (Whyte); W. C. Mocklow and two others, complaining of the operation of the Pro perty Assessment Act (Moat); Stephen Spalding, that he may be transferred from the Auckland Lunatic Asylum to the Mount Eden Gaol (Hamlin). Richard Hawkes and brothers, that Crown grants for certain lands may be issued to them (Gadman).

Cartage from Railway Stations.

Tho Minister of Works has refused to re. scind bhe order compelling consignees who

remove their own goods from the railway station to pay the cartage rate for Avork which the department does not perform, as contracts have been let. He says that merchants and others are pleased with the present sys tem, and the only persons dissatisfied are small carriers and others.

Dairy Produce In England,

Tho Government havo learned un officially that there would be a considerable market for our dairy produce in Great Britain, provided that it was of superior uniform quality. They are of opinion that a dairy expert should be asked to come from England and report on the produce of the colony. The Legislative Council have adopted, on Mr Menzies' motion, a resolu tion affirming the expediency of obtaining and circulating information on tho subject of dairy produce.

Smuggling of obacco.

Theattention of the Government has again been directed to smuggling in tobacco and cigars, which it is said is extensively prac tised in the larger ports of the colony. They say, however, that the fact of arrests having been made within a recent period for supposed offences of this kind shows that a fair amount of vigilance is exercised. Large Shipping Companies, too, have under taken to dismiss men in their services found defrauding the revenue in this way. The principal offenders are firemen and other hands on large ocean-going steamers.

Reform of tho Legislative Council.

The Lords discussed this question for an hour yesterday, and then adjourned till to day. Mr Richmond said the present system of nomination was far from satis factory, and had been greatly abused. Mr Reynolds opposed tho proposed change, but admitted that a change in tho constitu tion of the Council was necssary, and that no person should be appointed except by resolution of the House of Representa tives, and no person should be eligible who had not served a certain number of years in the other Chamber. The Hon. Ceo. McLean moved an amendment to tho effect that the number of members of the Council be reduced to half the number of the members of the Houso of Representa tives, and that hereafter the same propor tion will, as nearly as possible, be main tained, that the question passed to the Select Committee. Mr Mantel spoko till the adjournment.

Pushing on Government Business,

Tho beginning of the end was indicated last night, when tho Premier moved, " That Government business take pre cedence to-morrow," otherwise the session would not close before Christmas. The day is devoted to taking private members' bills, and no attempt is mado till the business of the session is well advanced to interfere with private members' preroga tives. On the question being put, Sir George Grey entered an emphatic protest against any attempt to deprive him of get ting passed into law measures tho prepara tion of which had cost him many anxious hours, and complained that avenues opon to privato members woro being closed against them. No doubt thoy would bo compollcd to submit to tlio power of a majority, but tho latter might bo guilty of as absolute tyranny as could bo exorcised, a power which tho Premier, when in otiice, had always exercised to an unwarrantable extent.

Air Fish expressed tho opinion that too much private legislation was attempted, and that the ordor paper was Hooded with bills which ought to bo brought in by tlio Government! or not at all. After further discussion, Major Atkinson pointed out that no retrenchment could begin to take effect tUI after the prorogation of Parliament. Tho House merely ordered retrenchment to bo done, and tho Executive gave effect to their views. This was a special session, called for the purpose of prosecuting the business of tho country through tho Govern ment, and not for tho transaction of privato business. The motion was carried by an overwhelming majority, and Government business will accordingly be takou to-day, Jottings. The cost to tho colony of cablegrams connected with tho Midland Railway was £998.

Petitions praying for the legalisation of sweepstakes have boon referred to the Go vernment for consideration.

A week's extension of time has been granted the Midland Railway Committee to bring up their report. Eighty-nine members, including pairs, voted On tbe motion re tariff revision. Those who abstained from voting wore Messrs Brown, Buchanan, Hodginson, McArthur and Mills.

Mr Joyce is urging the Government to compel clubs to pay an annual license foe. Tho Logislativo Council has appointed a committeo of ten members on tjio rabbit pest question. Mr Beetham is again asking the Govern ment to impose a tax on totalisator tickets for charitable aid purposes. Serious charges against Dr. Bullet*, in connection with the Owbaoko-Kaimanawa claims, are made in a paper laid beforo the Legislative Council. The Government intend to devote the balance of the 1886 loan to the completion of the Groymouth-Hokitika railway. It is not the intention of tho Government to deal with the truck system this session.

Mr Seddon intends to-day to question the ruling of the Speaker in calling Sir Julius Vogel to order. H time permits tho Government will endeavour this session to give effect to those recommendations of the Municipal Conference of which they approve.

The "Financial Critic." There has been a great deal of news paper controversy here relative to an article published by the " Post" prior to tho general elections, represented to bo from the London "Financial Critic," and eulogising Sir Julius Vogel in a somewhat extravagant manner. The " Press " denied that the paper existed, and both the " Post" and " Lyttelton Times,"which pub lished the article,maintained that the article was a bona <ide one. The " Press" last night returns to the attack, and asserts that no such paper is registered or known in Lon don, and that the wholo thing was a disgrace ful electioneering trick. It also said it was " verylikelyafew copiesof a brochure of some sort called the "Financial Critic" may have been published in July for electioneering purposes." I will simply add that I was last night rfiown a copy of the paper in question of last December's date, and it is undoubtedly a bona fide publication. . Be yond this, the gentleman in whose posses- j sion it was has been a subscriber to the paper since it was first issued.

THE LIBERAL UNIONISTS.

The "Daily News" has the following, which is understood to be from the pen of that witty humourist, Sir Wilfred Law son :—

Ten Liberal Unionists, kicking up a shine, Ono went to Burnley and then there were nine. Nine little Unionists, weeping o'er his fate, Another went to Ilkeston, and then there were

eight. Eight little Unionists, trusting still in heaven, Fought a fight in Cornwall, and then there were

seven. Seven little Unionists, still up to tricks, Had a fling at Spalding, and then there wero Six little Unionists, fresh and all alive, Sent a man to Coventry, and then there were

llvo. Five little Unionists, valiant as before, Tried their luck at Glasgow, and. then thore were four. Four little Unionists, bumptious as could bo, Had a shot at Northwlch, and then there wero

Throe little Unionists looking rather blue. Thomas Russell left them, and then thore woro

two. Two little Unionists f eollng rather done, Joe cut a somorsault, and then there was one. One littie Hanlngton, sitting all alone, He joined the Tories, and then there were none.

THE TARIFF QUESTION.

DEFEAT OF THE PROTECTIONISTS,

(by telegraph:.—special reporter.)

Wellington, this day. There was a trial of strength in tho House yesterday afternoon on the question whether or not tho tariff should undergo revision during tho present session. This was not really the question raised, but it was in directly the one upon which the decision was taken, and theresultwasthattho protection ists who aro insisting upon the revision this session wero defeated by 11 votes. Tho question came up in this way. Ihe Petitions Committee reported on the peti tions of Hopkins and 1,045 others, residents of Auckland, praying for a revision of the tariff this session, and recommended the question to tho consideration of the Govern ment. _~,,, L Mr Moss thon moved, " That tho report be made a first order of tho day for Thurs day evening." The effect of this would havo been to raise a debate on the whole question on Thursday, and Mr Moss contended that otherwise the matter would be sholved. Colonel Fraser seconded tho proposition, and a debate followed in the ordinary

course. Amongst those who took part wore Messrs Monk, Fish, Turnbull, Reeves, Tanner, Levistam, Goldie, Seddon and Bectham. . Mr Monk took occasion to explain the position of the Auckland members who had been acting in conjunction with tho pro tectionist. He, in conjunction with Messrs Thompson andColclio, took the initiative in calling the protectionists together, but he observed that the matter of revision of tho tariff was to bo used for other purposes, and that there was not sufficient time to securo a revision of the tariff. Though strongly in favour of help being afforded to local in dustries, he beliovocl it would be a more desirable course to adopt the Premier's promise that he . would frame the revised tariff during tho recess. Other speakers disclaimed any intention of making protection a party question, and Mr Rees made a humorous allusion to the fact that four Auckland members were always a stumbling-block. Allusion was also mado to tho fact that it was quite impossible to expect the Govern ment to introduce a tariff that would give satisfaction when only two of their number were protectionists. Mr Goldie took advantage of tho oppor tunity to define his position, and stated that while he was returned to support protection ho also enme pledged to retrenchment, and to keep Sir Julius Vogcl out of power. Ho left tho meeting because ho feared that active hostility to the Government was con templated. ' If Major Atkinson did not keep his pledge, ho would vote next session with tho protectionists to throw out the Government.

Mr T. Thompson made explanation to the same ofl'cct.

Mr Socldon introduced some excitement into tho discussion by accusing Mr Monk of being a talebearer, and carrying infor mation from the protectionists' mooting to tho Premier before tho deputation could roach him, but Mr Monk arid Ministers indignantly denied tlio charge. Credit was given by ono speaker to Auck land for the frustration of a clover move on tho part of tho Opposition to turn tho Go vernment out of office.

Mr Moss's amendment was then put and lost by 47 to 36. The following is tho division list:—

Ayes, 47:—Alien, Anderson, Atkinson, Barron, Beetham. Bruce, Carroll, Cowan, Dodson, Duncan, Fergus, Fisher, Goldie, Graham, Hamlin, Ilislop, Hobbs, Izard, Jackson, Lnwry, McKenzie (Mount Ida), McKonzio (Gluthaj, Marchatlt, .McGregor, Mitchelson, Moat, Monk, Newman, O'Conor, Ormond, Peacock, Pearson, Pyke, Rhodes, Richardson (Mataura), Ross, Rus sell, Samuel, Seymour, Taipua, Tanner, Thompson (Marsdon), Thompson (Auckland North), Valentino, \\ hyte, Wilson, Withy.

Noics, 36 :—Ballanco, Blake, Buxton, Cadman, Foldwick, Fish, Fitchctt, Fitz horbert, Eraser, Grey, Grimmond, Hut chison, Jones, Joyce, Kelly, Kerr, Lanco, Larnach, Levestam, Loughroy, Moss, O'Callaghan, Parata, Reeves (Inangahua), Reeves (St. Albans), Richardson (Kdiapoi), Seddon, Smith, Steward, Stewart, Taylor, Taiwhanga, Turnbull, Vogel, Walker, Ward.

Pairs : For—Pcrcival, McKenzie, Mc- Guinness. Against —Hall, Fulton, and Monteath.

Tho protectionists aro gratified at the result. Thoy say thoy have exhausted every means of having the question dealt with this session, bub that tho division proves that, with assistance of those pro tectionists who are now \-oting with the Government from party motives, they will havo sufficient numbers to secure a revision of tariff satisfactory to tho local industry interests next session.

WAIKATO NOTES.

(from our own correspondent.)

Hamilton, Monday. James Jones, of Hukana, who was admitted into the Waikato District Hospital on Saturday, suffering from severe injuries of his legs, caused by being crushed between the' framework of a Cambridge roller through falling off, is progressing favour ably. Tho Hamilton West Publio baths were opened this morning by the lessee, Professor Pannell. The necessary extension to the baths will bo commenced forthwith.

There was a splendid show of meat at the Hamilton auction mart on Saturday, and satisfactory prices wero realised.

Mr F. A. Quick's new steamer Blanche arrived at Hamilton on Saturday. She is intended for the river trade, carrying pro duce, milk, etc., to the creamery for the settlers residing on the banks of the Waipa. The venture should prove a success. It is contemplated repeating the concert given by the Hamilton Choral Society last week, at Cambridge at an .early date, and also to run a steamer from Hamilton to Cambridge returning the samo night. The nominations for tho South Auckland Racing Club have, been extended to the 30th November. Hamilton, Tuesday. The proceeds of the late concert given by the members of the Hamilton Choral Society in aid of tho Hospital amounted'to nearly £22.

Mr R. Handyside met with an accident a few days ago whilst attending to his steam wood-cutter. Whilst the machine was in motion a piece of ti-tree flew back, striking that gentleman just over tho eyebrow, causing a deep cut, which had to be stitched up. Had it struck him a little higher up, the injuries might have been serious. A new lime lriln has been built on the Whatwhata Road, the proprietor being Mr Cannell, of Hamilton.

On Saturday next a cricket match will be played between the Hamilton and Tuhi karamea teams, in MrVicker's paddock.

Mr Johns, of To Awamutu, will give a public trial of his patent weeder, in Mrs Gwynne's garden on Tuesday next. An accident occurred on the Kaniwhani wha road yesterday to a son of Mr Mark Smith, of Whatawhata, who,whilst proceed ing on foot along the road, wae knocked down by a Maori on horseback. The boy was picked up by Messrs Smith and George and conveyed to his paronts' residence. It is nob known whether he has sustained any serious injuries, but the lad complained of painsinhisbackandhead. Thisisthebrofche

i _v"nC6 WfliS of the lad who some few months *». worried by a pig, and has been m eUfc' pital ever since. ~ , f At present all the wards in the District Hospital are full, and it would Ob as well for intending patients to fi * Bt , ab '; certain if there is accommodation before goino- to the institution. More room is badly wanted, and it is to be hoped that the Hospital Board will lose no time m bringing the matter as to the erection ot a suitable building to an issue. T To-morrow ono of Waikato's oldest_ and most respected settlers (Mr Brown-Wood) takes his departure from Hamilton for Nel son. He will bo missed from the district, especially by those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, for ho was always ready to assist in any good work appertain ing to the welfare of the district. At an extraordinary meeting of _ the Hamilton Library Committee last night, the resignation of Mr French as Secretary was accepted, and Mr T. 0. Parnell elected to fill tho vacant position. The Chairman (Mr Parr) paid a high compliment to the ability of Mr French, and a hearty vote of thanks was .accorded him for his past ser vices. Mr French is leaving the district in consequence of the delicate health of his better-half, who has been ordered a chango of climate. Pukete, Tuesday. The sum of £6 has boon subscribed by tho residents of Pukete and neighbourhood for the purchase of a harmonium for the uso of tho little band of worshippers who attend, Sunday after Sunday, divino worship at Pukete, where all denominations meet. Of the above sum, Miss R. Hall collected £3 lis 6d. RaolAN, Tuesday. Mr P. C. Matthias has been elected a member of tho Raglan County Council for Te Akau Riding. Te Awamutu, Tuesday. Tho next half-yearly drill of tho T° Awamutu Cavalry will commence on Mon' day next. There will also be an election of an officer to fill a vacancy in the troop. Owing to inferior ammunition (Kynook's) supplied to the Cavalry troop, the.result of the firing just concluded was not up to that of previous years. Ono of tho Waiuku men—a crack shot in that troop—did his class firing here, and after using tho am munition referred to said ho quite under stood how it was that the Waiuku men gavo the Te Awamutu troop such a beating in their last match. To Koto, a native, charged with larceny as a bailee of two horses, the property of Kuru Kuru, was remanded to tho 18th, bail being allowed. Waitoa, Tuesday . Mr J.B.Smith, of Waitoa, intends leaving the district, and for that purpose have ad vertised a clearing sale.

VOLUNTEER NOTES

No- 2 Battalion

At 6.30 yesterday evening the No. 2 Battalion paraded under the command of Lioutonant-Coloiiel Dignan. Tho various companies fell in at tho Drill-shed,and wero put through a number of movements. The Battalion then marched to Princess-street, whore tho officer commanding inspected the accoutrements and drilled the men.

No. 3 Battalion. This Battalion also paraded at G. 30 o'clock, under the command of Lieut.-Col. Mahon. There was a good muster of tho three companies which ab present compose this Battalion. The men wero put through a variety of evolutions on the ground ab the rear of the Drill-shed. The I&istrict Kelt- Owing to tho arrangements not being completCjthe firing for Captain Clark's bolt will not eventuate on Saturday next. Tho date of tiring will be duly notified by advertisement.

CORRESPONDENCE

THE MIDSUMMER HOLIDAYS.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir, —Will a shorter vacation at Christ mas bo an advantage to the scholars and to the teachers ?

The conference of chairmen of tho city and suburban schools looked ab the ques tion from a parent's point of view. We pro poso to glance at the subject from a scholar's and teacher's view.

Experienced educationalists have proved that the work which the children do in summer is not to bo compared to tho same work in colder weather, for the heat of summer causes mental as well as physical lassitude, while the teacher's task is much harder for a smaller result.

A gentleman who has held high educa tional appointments in South Australia, Victoria, and New Zealand, remarked that that the results obtained in Victoria were better than in South Australia, while New Zealand was greatly in advance of Victoria, and this marked difference ho attributed to the long summer vacation in New Zealand, as it enables both scholars and teachers not only to rest from their arduous work bub to gain strength for the coming year's work. Shorter midsummer holidays will surely cause move " break downs " of both teachers and scholars, and no parent who takes any real interest in his child will advocate such an alteration.

The cry for this reduction comes, princi pally, from those people whose children at tend irregularly and from parents who look on the schools as places where their child ren will be out of the way, and where they will not destroy they clothes.

We certainly consider that the teachers deserve some consideration. It is very un fair to them to have the holidays continually altered, and if the shortening process is begun, they havo no guarantee where ib will end. If the teachers have more work to do, it would be only just to recompense them accordingly. But ib would be especi ally unjust to make any alteration this year, as the examination takes place about the 9th of January, and many teachers would have only one week's recreation after a very trying ordeal.

Besides the two reasons we have advanced —the injury to the health of teacher and scholar, and tho injustice to teachers—we give another which should itself be sufficient to prevent any alteration in present regula tions. Mr Gorrie, Chairman of tho City Schools Committee, stated that tho Board would lose £1,500 by shortening bhe holi days, and that we cannot afford. Pro Bono Publico.

"ROUGH ON PILES."

Why suffer Piles? Immediate rolief and com plete cure guaranteed. Ask for "Rough on Piles." Sure euro for itching, protruding, bleeding, or any form of Piles.

Food fob Consvmptivks. Scott's Emulsion ot» Porb Cod Livhr Oil with Hyi'ophosphitks ok Limk And Soda, is a most wonderful food for tho Consumptive. It not Only, gives strength and increa»eu the flesh, but heals the irritation of the throat and lungs. It is very palatable : children take it like milk, and in all wasting diseases both for adults and children it is a marvellous food and medicine. Large and small bottles of all Chemists.. 4S 6d and as fid.

Tho Woven Wire Mattresses manufac tured by Messrs T. and H. Cooke, of Grey sbreeb, are equal to the best English, and considerably cheaper. Full size, 40s, best quality ; 30s second quality ; other sizes in proportion. They also supply tho trade. —[Advt.]

Suits of Onehunga Tweed made to measure from Superior Tweed in neat patterns at 59s fid at Smith and Caughoy's, Advt.)

OW AT> WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1887* THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, -■ —-

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Eliisincss Notices. gTRAWBERRY GARDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Next the Upper Wharf, Devonport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! ; ! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM 1 MARK PARRISH, In returning thanks to his supporters for past favours, begs to inform them and the public generally that he has great pleasure in announcing that these well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are now open. Mark Punish being ono of tho largest strawberry growers in the colony, will always havo a large and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, tlio largest, and most delicious fruit in the market, and they Avill not bo stinted in quantity cither. FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY ! Tea, Coffee and other Refreshments always on hand. Thrco hundred visitors can bo seated at tho tables at one time. Lawn Tennis and Croquet Ground, and other amusements for the convenience of visitors. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! WILLOW GROVE GARDEN® DEVONPORT. School Treats and Picnic Parties provided for by special urrnnsrement. Family orders, dinner parties, and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens at half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence. HL PAKZIISH. PROPKIETOK. qTtrTwb'erry gTBAS-ON. CHE A P BO XE S. To enable the growers to pivo the boxes away THE AUCKLAND TIMBER CO., Ltd., Aro Prcparod to Simply Two-Quart Boxes (square) at lei ouch. For convenience of pack ing. Skeleton Crates, to contain 100 boxes, will be supplied at Is each, and returnable De livery Freo to Wharf or Railway Station. A LARGE QUANTITY NOW ON HAND. Also, BEE HIVES at 7s 6d each. A Specialty. Inspection Invited. N.B.—F.vcrv kind of Paoking Case 3 made at Lowest Rates, and with Despatch. Apply at tho Mill, Customs-street West. Booksellers, &c HAMPTALOUP AND COOPER'S LIST OF BOOKS ON THE HORSE. s.d. Anderson'sHowtoltidoand School a Horse 3 0 AnderPon--A System of School-training for Horses .. .. 3 0 Baucher—Now Method of Horsemanship 6 0 Day-The Racehorse in Training (sthedtn.) 10 0 Dwyer. Major—Scats and Saddles, Bits and Bitting .. ..8 6 Fcarnley, W.—Soundness, Sale and War ranty of Horsc3 .. 8 6 Fcarnley, W.—Simple Ailments of Horses 6 0 Fleming, G.—Practical Horse-shoeing ..2 6 Fleming, G.—The Practical Horse-keeper 8 6 Givsswcll's Equine Hospital Prcscriber „ 3 0 Hcatlcy. G.—Every Man His Own "Vet. ..8 6 Heatley.G.—Horse Diseascsand their Cure 1 9 Horsc-shocrs' Manual ..16 Jennings — Horse-training Made Easy (American) .. .. .. .. ..49 Kendall's Diseases of Australian Horses.. 7 6 Lupton—Tho Horse as he is aud ought to be 4 0 Mayhew's Illustrated Horse Management 8 6 Nevile.G.—Horses and Riding .. ..7 0 Reynolds's Breoding and Management of Draught Horses ..4 0 Saunders. A.—Our Horses, or tho Best Muscles Controlled by the Best Brains 6 0 Stewart—Advice to Purchasers of Horses 3 0 Sydney's Book of the Horse, illustrated ..35 .0 Wynn, M. 8.-Breedors' and Fauoiers' Pedigree Book.. .. .. .. ._ 3 0 Youatt, W.—The Horse.. .. "..... .. 8 6. 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. TJ E' • M O V A L. W. E. MEARS, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, 198, Queen-street, Auckland, Wishes to inform his customers and the public that he has REMOVED to NEW & MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES, Five doors below Wcllesley-street, and Opposite W. McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse, Where he will be glad to see all his old cus tomers and as many new ones as will favour him with a call. A CHOICE STOCK OF BOOKS. MUSIC, AND STATIONERY KEPT. BOOKS, MUSIC, STATIONERY. Please Remember Now Address 216, QUEEN-STREET, Five doors below Wellesley-street. ' W. E. ""MEARS, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER. DEVONSHIRE DAIRY FACTORY BUTTER, STAR BRAND. Having completed our Factory for the manu facture of Butter (in the district of Mangaro), and are now receiving a large supply of milk, we are selling our Star Brand Butter at lOd per lb at tho Dovon3hire Dairy Depot, Karangahape Road, and at our branch, corner of Picton-strect and Ponsonby Road- Any Star Brand sold else whero (for tho present! will not be from our Factory. Having secured tho most modern machinery obtainable, and being situated in the best butter-producing district in the Province of Auckland, wo are in position to supply a hotter articlo than can bo obtained from any other source. Wo rbspectfully solicit a trial from all who deslro to obtain first-class butter. AMBURY AND ENGLISH, Proprietors. r.o.u. 284] [liicui-sTHKF.T & customsst. \y." M A s Y> MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. > ■ Window Glace P'nle Gliss Wiro Nails Portland Getnonfc Chlnawaro llavuima Cigars, oto. FOR SALE, 1,000 CASES WINDOW GLASS (assorted eize.)



Business Notices. A LL persons who have tasted Wolfe's -£3L Schnapps unadulterated fully appreciate its superior qualities. Ws IT is, admitted that no purer spirit M plißed before tho public than Wolffs Schnapps. Be sure you obtain Wolfe's. H "PIBEWQBKS! "^ •piEEWORKS! ■piEEWORKS! D. EYITT • OiTers as usual a large stock of James Pain's Fireworks, imported direct from the maker. Selling cheap for cash. CHINESE NOVELTIES. Gun-s, Rifles, Revolvers, and Ammunition Of every description. FISHING TACKLE. A New Invention for Sportsmen :— John's Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell FOR FOWLING-PIECES. WILL KILL AT 140 YARDS. REPAIRS and every description of Gunwork done at the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. E" j t t - GUNMAKER & IMPORTER, 254, QITEEN-STBKET, AUCKLAND {Opposite the Market HouscV. ' \ In DW IN JONES !_ (Late E. and A. Jones). House, Furnishings, and General IRONMONGER, Ponsonby Road and Pompallier Terrace, Auckland. N.Z. Agent for the Phoenix Fire Office. Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening Star. Fost-offlce Savings Bank, Money Order Office. Telegraph Station, Telephone Bureau. "just T ANDED, ROLL BACON AND HAMS, choicest feed AND CURE. JETredk. "Whitehead, tea importer, "VICTORIA STREET AND PONSONBY ROAD. Friends who declined other brands can be supplied now. fjpft "WICKER QKIRT QTANDS. KXvOI USEFUL ' DURABLE, CHEAP, BROS/, Wholesale and Retail- Manufacturers of Wic_ei Furniture, Perambulators, and every description of Basketware. ;,, THE AUCKLAND BASKET FACTORY, ALBERT STREET (near V.M.C.A) V USE XfjLOSIBROS: WW\ BLENDS OF % \ P TJ'E E j \teas / PER LB. \ (§f|_| Pronounced the best value\ in Auckland. \ GO T O BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge -oN E SHILLING. Open all -week days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The bath-rooms are ft private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkish Towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, etc. Select Bath-rooms (orivato) for ladies every day. at all hours, with female attendance. Ono Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria-street -.ast, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Beddinsr and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N. 8.: Barber in attendance. :.-. - -<• '•'-'• ■"■■[ "->■■:'• ~' American COEN BEOOM CD. EXMOUTH STREET. ! ", ; ' ' ..■ C.ORN MANURE.-Freezing Co.'s. £8, l of all merchants. , "QTANLEY" CHRISTMAS CARDS. ---k5 Photos, of private residences,. &c mounted on hand-painted cards. See specimens at White's, Stationer, Queen-street. ' ■■ -_. _ MR G. OS W A ,Li D . Gives Lessons in Elocution. 12 to 2. f Moars's. Entertainments given and atteuqea. Terms in advance. ~-■___ -____■ Address—Champtaloup and Cooper, Queen- ■' ri TECHNICAL EDUCATION. -Instruc- JL P»n in Geometry and Mechanical Draw ing.—W. F. Burrows, Hill's Chambers, Queen street. - • n W -PICTURE-FRAME MANUFAC ___ . Jr TORY AND MUSICAL INSTRU g jg MENT WAREHOUSE, -* 88, Victoria-street, Auckland. 0& T. E. CARTER, < |$ «S TEACHER OF MUSIC, m VIOLIN,. 2 O PIANO, CORNET, GUITAR, &C *§ X Musical Instruments Tuned and : s Ei Repaired. R. P. F. M. BUR ROW S, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING surveyor. 317, Victoria Arcade.



!g*_*i^ i 34 acres at A y A Nb£a&_9__i . AtuKmm (Opposite A. Cia.it Hi."" ■■ f LITTLE COLI_ N^ET *** _-.■;•; ... —____, V, Pe^l,F.eehoi a) % A^ £1 ° to % - — ■■ — - _______ "' M ONEY T oiiu^_r^ atermot vm*,*2W" ota tWH& Money Toliiirriwr j__^^a«S^wi, M^£_Sg^ss m P ., - i . national InsrarteßiiaW V.".l ■- fo.QjIMMW , i froffl upw«___ 7J! QUEENSLAND _opH_Stw« .' ASD DISCOUNT BANKING Co_P_#| .■■-' . D_tßY-_r»BSf i (off Qaenftt),: ■ ■ • AUCKLAND. Head Ofilce "i B__ux_ ■ Agencies: Auckli|nd, Sydney, and. Melto©, Money- adtanced-f roM'^'MitpT^, any amount r_p_uiredi to suiti"■_*;■ Ixsinmer, ' upoa Paraon&l, Freehold, Letseh™, ramj Tangible Security, repayable in finj;tj| v may be arranged, either Weekly, MonliVy.:: Quarterly Instalments, at lowest current nd. Advances made on Furniture "tfillKWt r» moral; also on all kinds of mcluding Bpnd Warrantg, qtc,; : ' ' Bills Disc.tintedat citrrlnt rates,,, .Interviews and conunnnicationisirill be,_ strictly confidential Office Hours: From It) till 5 o'clock. ', k RTH O C\ OilIV LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 24,..£?HORTLASD-S^lE - ',, ■.. , * -' jThreW Doors' past Star Qftc4., ; lam prepared to valuel„d;ia AmM« the country-for intendinß ''tnSpmi «fM reasonable terms. All land sold by mem Al* land I cliai.e2Jiier e'en't dcarinn*sHM"' , i;; I am prepared to negotiate Mor!p_MiirJ . _rom , __sto£is,ooa '-" ■■ ■ ,'Policies.-'. •",-.,ji.■• Having toSS* #*•*< EuKlana, IcMinalteAa™«P«, 5 :; Wfl_inßnmsirna«to#py: 1 • PKBAiANENTBb™i^.LA§g in*- - ISi! $R 4s&»'.. .. -on I |f 8 5 years.. -..- -0»» , - 136 1 ft 9 &Tm ,•;■;,/• oil! M,5? .■7 _£»*?.:• *'V °|" ? .8 years .. ,-. « '..-i- r ,- 16316 3 lQyears,,.. h, P' —-*~~"1 : i .Theßoardhaa : Want of Employment totaPfWT , Borrowerff?nara In Preßa_ y—_ liberty to sell SO cSr.ofQUEBN-STBEBTaadTt'^ T OAKS I_^J^«S«% fortop^^______r—-j-c£_ '-—-■ '■'.:: " TTi.,_... _ Tot* l *T Eepaymentsextend-^ r 'Weefc . repfP* i f iig over ■;: ; , —" —r~: ; -'mm 2years .. ■ o 14' : ? 3 years.. •• oil f B--""__B"9 4 years.- - 0S 9 iSjj 9 ! 6 years.. -♦■ -" 0 nI; ' -ffl,j-j; :Byears-..',.,- : ; W____!_:— :^-_SSti_: te :^^? i _:sj£i r^_ n ,»-_ Agents t- A " 0 _»ke )as^\ ip< ___-<?-> A^« w "F'^fe' , »*WBS^JUj_ land-? *