POLITICAL GOSSIP.

1, (BY TELEGRAPH—OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Land Boards.

The Council having decided to adhere to their amendments in the Land Bill regard ing the abolition of Land Boards, a dead lock has occurred, and a free conference has been arranged. Messrs Waterhouse,

Bonar, and Stevens are the managers ap .'pointed on behalf of the Council, while the Minister for Lands, Messrs Beetham and J. McKcmde will act on behalf of the House. Hop Boer Manufacture. Two petitions were presented yesterday from Auckland makers of and dealers in tho temperance beverage known as hop beer, etc., objecting to the action of the police in prohibiting the manufacture of such harm less drinks! No.action is likely to be taken on tho petitions at this period of tho session. A VMstod Session. When Parliament was summoned early in October, it was expected that tho session being an extraordinary one called merely for the purpose of giving eti'ect to the desire of the colony in favour of retrenchment in public expenditure, would bo a short one ; but those who thus reckoned were sadly mistaken, as events have proved. We are in the eleventh week, and were it not for the approach of Christmas, would not have prorogued lor another month. It has only been within the last three weeks that any real legislation lias been effected, Some of the obstructionists should have a bad quarter of au hour before their consti tuents during the recess. Wa,ag-_mi Harbour Bill.

This measure, which was repeatedly before last Parliament, and finally passed through its reading in the present House, has come to grief in the Council. When. the Hon. C. Pharazyn moved its second read ing, the Hon. 0. McLean moved that the second reading take place in six months. The second reading was negatived by 18 to !_, and the amendment formally carried. The Loan Bill. Mr Me Arthur is understood to be anxious, in the event of tho Mouse agreeing to sanc tion their borrowing i' 2,.00,000, lo tack on to the Loan Bill a proviso binding the colony not to go into the English market for live years. The Premier will refuse such au amendment if it is proposed. Tlio Education Estimates. The education estimates have had quite a field day in the consideration of tho Govern ment proposals for retrenchingi n the cost of our secular system of education. During the lunch adjournment, proposals were made to Ministers that if they agreed to allow the school age to remain at live, the reduction of the capitation allowance and the abolition of the Training Colleges would not be opposed. It was .supposed that an understanding lias been come to to that effect; but, on the Minister for Educa tion making an announcement in that direc tion, Sir .Julius Vogel said he was not privy to the arrangement, and did not approve of it. It then became evident that the whole question would have to be debated, anrl tho discussion went on hour after hour, every member, seemingly, being satisfied that it would never do to record a silent vote. .Many of the speakers urged that the Government were acting in advisably in nob adopting the Education Committee's report and leaving considera tion of this important question over till next session, when more information would be available on the subject. With respect to training schools, it was pointed out that not one of the specialists examined before the Education Committee, when asked to indicate the lines on which they thought retrenchment could be effected, suggested the abolition of Training Colleges and Normal .Schools, and no vote had been taken when tho telegraph oiiico closed at 2 a.m. Members' Hallway Pauses. Some members of the Legislative Council, when in Committee ou the Railway Bill, showed anxiety lest they should be deprived of their cherished fiee passes, and the Hon. Mr Reynolds, in moving au . addition to a clause ensuring that such passes should always be provided for them, plainly stated his opinion that the Council had lately been imposed upon by the Government, and said that members might just as well look to their own interests. The Hon. Mr Miller did not think the Council ought to anticipate that tho Commissioners would make any dis tinction between the two Houses, Dub said he had heard the rumours to which Ml" Reynolds evidently, alluded, and he would support the. amendment. The Hon. Mr Pharazyn intimated that he had contemplated moving in the same direction ass Mr Reynolds had just done, as he considered, that in view of the trial of a new railway system it was especially im portant that members should have tho privilege of travelling by Government lines. This safeguard of Legislative interests was ultimately agreed to. Government Railways. Bill. Some trifling amendments were made by the Council in this measure. In Clause 34, authorising Commissioners to grant licenses to sell liquor at refreshment rooms, the words, " with the approval of the Licensing Committee," were struck out on tho motion of the Attorney-General, and an amend ment by Hon. Mr Svvanson forbidding the granting of licenses was negatived by 21 to 5. Cement JManufactnre. A deputation consisting of Messrs Lar nach, J. C. Brown, Feldwiek, Fish, Downie Stewart, McKenzie, Seddon, Pyke, and Goldie, with McDonald, of tho Dunedin Cement Manufactory, waited on the Hon. Mr Mitchelson, the Minister for Public Works, yesterday morning to urge upon him the necessity of giving every encouragement to the cement indus try. " lb was stated that the annual con sumption of cement in New Zealand was about .£150,000 worth, that in consequence of the bounties paid by the German Go vernmoat, and tho low freight paid for its transit to New Zealand, and, in addition, tho inferiority of tho article, it became a difficult matter to compete with it. It was also shown that whilst tho late Government had promised to carry it on their railways at the lowest scale, they had failed in that promise, for, whilst carrying gravel and bricks at Is 6d per ton, they had charged • for cement, for the same distance, 5s 3d per tou ; but after a considerable amount of correspondence the Government reduced the charge to 3s per ton, although they still carried coal at 2s per ton. These ex treme charges, it was shown, arose simply from the fact that the Government con sidered they had a monopoly of the inland carriage, for in the case of an order for 70 tons for Oamaru, where they had to com pete with the Union Steamship Company, they reduced their price from 18s 6d per ton to 10s 6d ; but this concession created a difficulty- because the Union Company had said, "If. you give it to Government when they can compete with us we shall raise our prices for those districts where they cannot." It was agreed, therefore, that the Government should i n all cases carry it at coal rates. Mr Mitchelson promised to give it his earnest consideration with a view to do ail he could to develop the industry. The next question was that of compelling all importers of cement, whether for Government con tracts or not, to pay the import duty upon the cement and to use the local cement in the construction of all public works. Mr McDonald, for Dunedin, and Mr Goldie, for Mr Wilson of Auckland, 'said that the cement made in their cities

had stood that tensile strain required by the Public Works Department, in fact had largely exceeded the minimum strain re quired. Mr Blair, in reply, stated the dif ficulty in the past had been the want of uniformity in the samples sent. If uni formity could only be guaranteed, ho would be only too pleased to use it on all public works. He would state that the local cement now coming to hand was very much better than tho earlier samples. Of the 70 tons lately obtained from Messrs Wilson, of Auckland, he could speak in the highest praise. Mr McDonald said all that was asked was a fair field and no favour. If the local cement would not stand the severest tests, ho for one would be quite prepared to take a back seat. Mr Mithel son, on this as on the previous quostion, in timated that he would do all in his power to give ell'ect to the views of the deputation, who thanked him and withdrew. Legislative Outing. At the invitation of Mr Mills, M.H.R., manager of the Union Steamship Company, a large number of members of the Legisla ture' and other gentlemen, and a good many ladies and children, enjoyed a most agreeable trip round tho har bour on Sunday afternoon, in the s.s. Takapuna. The woachor was most de lightful, the heat of the sun being tem pered by a gentle breeze, which, however, did not disturb the water. Mr Mills, the Hon. Geo. McLean, and Mr Wheeler, re presenting the Union Company, were most assiduous in their attention to the guests, and sumptuous provision was made for re freshments. Captain Allman and his officers also did all in their power to make the excursion pleasant, and the Takapuna went through the water at a slashing pace, making, at times, between 16 and 17 knots. Encouraging Local Industries. Mr Larnach yesterday morning gavo notice of his intention to ask tho Minister of Public Works on next sitting day whether the Government will insist, as far as pos sible, that the Midland Railway Company have all rolling stock and other manu factured material necessary for their railway made in the colony. Jottings. Ministers have no intention of granting bonuses for essays on local government. M r Loughrey, who is an old schoolmaster, made a practical speech on education, and he rarely speaks. Ho was attentively listened to. By the s.s. Te Anau yesterday, Captain Russell, Messrs Fulton, Rhodes and Cowan, and Hon. Mr Holmes, and Colonel Brett, Colonel Froser, and Hon. Mr Oliver loft for the South. Mr l'yke says it is positively inhumane to compel children under seven years of ago to attend school. Parliament will be prorogued byCommis sion on Thursday or Friday. During the education discussion several members expressed regret that the abolition of the Boards had nob been proposed. I am credibly informed that A. Owen, of the Mokau Coal Company, intends proceed ing against Chief Judge McDonald, of the Native Land Court, and others with respect to his petition recently before the Council. The Wollimrtoij Girl*' High School Hill, which was declared lo have been rejected a few nights ago, has now passed Hie Council with amendments respecting the number of Governors.

HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Tin: fortnightly meeting of this body took place at 6.30 o'clock last evening. Pre sent : Messrs O. M:\ys (Chairman), Isaacs, Crowthcr, Atkin, Cooper, Sturges, Sey mour T. George, W. P. Buokland, LJdy, and M. Niccol.

Appointment ok Honorary Medical Staff. — The Chairman stated that, the first business would bo the appoint ment of an honorary medical staff. The Hoard had advertised for three honor ary physicians, three honorary surgeons, and one honorary ophthalmic surgeon. The ballot resulted as follows:—For the selec tion of three honoiary physicians : Dr. Leger Bison, 9 ; Dr. Mackellar, 9; . Dr. Beale, 6 ; Dr. Girdler. 4. Dr«. Leger Ersou, Mackellar, and Beale were accordingly appointed for the year 18-8- For the selection of three' honorary sur treons the result was as follows : Dr. Haines, 9; Dr. Bond, 7; Dr. MucMullen, 7; Dr. Knight, 4; Dr. Lewis, 2. Drs. Haines, Bond and MucMullen were accord ingly appointed. —The Chairman mentioned that Dr. Mackellar took great interest in the training of mu_es,andwould bewillingto resume his bedside lectures. For the position of honorary ophthalmic surgeon the voting was : Dr. Humphrey. Haines, 8 votes, as against 3 for Dr. Challinor Purchas. Nbw Member. -Messrs W. Finlay Wilson and Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Dignan were nominated for the seat at the Board rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr Kidd. A ballot Was taken, and resulted in Mr Dignari „ return by 7 to 3, HocsE Surgeon's Retort.— The House Surgeon reported the admission to the Hos pital of a scarlet fever case on 'Friday lqst, and deaths from chronic cystitis, cardiac dropsy, phthisis puliuonalis, caries of tenir poral bone, and phthisis and cardiac disease.

Old People's Refuges.—Tho matron re potted 7 admissions and 5 discharges, 1 case of lighting, and one of drunkenness.—The master reported the death of Sarah Orran on the 14th inst.

Resignation ok Dispensershtp. — Will,. H. Alison Tebbs tendered his resignation (a month from date) of the dispensership and tho honorary post of chomical assistant, as he leaves for England towards the end of January to continue his medical course. It was resolved to accept his resignation, and to send Mr Tebbs a letter expressing the highest appreciation of his services. To the House Committee was referred the task of drawing up conditions for appointment, fixing of salary, etc. House Surukon and Physician.—Letters were received (1) from Dr. Bell, thanking the Board for appointing him House Phy sician, and (2) from Dr. Lindsay, accepting appointment as House Surgeon, Both gentlemen enter upon their duties on Jan. Ist. It was resolved to fit up a room for the House Physician. House Committee's Report.—This Com mittee reported :—(1) That consideration of tho scarlet fever ward question be post poned for a month. (2) That the previous recommendation of the Committee! that $$ be granted to purchase books for the Hospital library be agreed to. (3) That the Board's claims for Hospital fees against North Auckland Hospital Board be enforced at law unless payment be made by 30bh January. (4) That a female assistant- for the Lower Refuge be engaged vice G. Learn ing, who is ill; salary, £30 per annum, with board and apartments. The Committee also reported that the five occupants of the con valescent ward have been removed to the Upper Refuge. They will continue their ordinary duties at the Ifos pital.—The report was adopted, and the Committee was instructed to engage an assistant in terms of clause 4.

A Case for. Charity.—The Government wrote asking if the Board would contribute £15, half cost of sending William Ctas. WiJson, 8 years of age, and son of an ex. pressman residing in Howe-street, Auok land, to the Blind 4 s ytonb Sydney.—THe parents proposed to contribute £10. a. year, and to provide the boy's passage to Sydney. —The Chairman said' thai; the sole object of the institution was to enable the inmates to earn their own living. —It was therefore considered that the boy was >q young to bo sent to learn a trade. — The application was therefore declined.

A Very PjjcuLtAß Cahe,—The following letter was received from John Gibbons (a one-legged runner of newspapers) :- "Albert-street, December 17, 1887- lo the Chairman and members of the Chant able Aid Board : Gentlemen,—Some five months since my wife, with my permission, adopted an illegitimate boy child, the father paying her £5 down, and giving a pn. for £5 more, and this note was due last week, but I did nob sco my way clear to take the money, as my wife had to go to the Hospital a month since, and the doctor says she is sinking rapidly. So as I had no way of keeping the child I cannot take the money. The father and mother both refuso to have any thing further to do with the child, as they say we havo legally adopted it. So Ido not know what to do with it, as I cannot keep myself, much less the child. Can you assist me? I am, etc., John Gibbons. — The Secretory said that the father of the child was a man carrying on business in Queen-street, and that the mother was a servant girl The Chairman added that tho mother had since got married.---Mr Atkin thought it a very extraordinary thing that a woman receiving rations should be authorised by a Magistrate to undertake the care of an illegitimate child. — The Chairman: He did not know that. Mr Growth or : That is the weak point of the whole thing, that a person in receipt of charity should be allowed to make such a contract. Mr Buckland : Tho Magistrate should satisfy himself us to the means of people to whom he commits children. The Chairman moved, " Thnt tho child be cared for by tho Relieving Officer, and the case bo referred to tho Board's solicitors to report upon." Accounts.—Accounts amounting to £70 werepassed for payment. Tho Board adjourned till the 9th of January at 6.30 p.m., when the question of adopting standing orders will como up.

AMAZONIAN WARFARE.

ARRIVAL OF TWO LADY CAPTAINS

AT OTAHUHU.

(BY OUR BPJSCIAL REI'ORTKIt.)

O-Aiiuin; is now non nut, interned, and done for. All our ungodliness, like filthy rags, will soon bo washed away, for we are to have a new Jerusalem, a valley of saints, a dwelling-place for the righteous, and our now namo is to bo the Hallelujah City! Wo nil, liko sheen, have gone astray; but thanks to the Salvation Army, many a wandering lamb has been safely tethered in the fold ! Still there are a few old rips as yet uncaught, and the Army knowing this, may have thought that two young, good looking Hallelujah lassos will capture these wayward sheep, and bring them safe into the magic circle. At any rate, Two ileal Live I6eaiit.es have arrived, and though your special— like St. Anthony-has resisted tho flesh and the devil for'half a century, yet, liko poor Anthony, lie may be captured yet; for who can withstand v lovely oye, or the bewitching smile of a pretty face—more be witching still vvhon tbut face is beaming beneath a Hallelujah bonnet 1 Of course I wont to hear, or rather see them, and 1 advise tho few sinners now loft in Otahnhu to givo in and surrender at onco ; for it must bo much nicer to gob converted under tho guidance of a pretty girl than to bo brow-boaton into v saint by A Bald Headed Old Sinner. Yes, I went to sco thera, and of course I had to listen. Well, 1 was surprised. No ranting -canting- jump-about- throw -your - arm out-of-sockct religion about them ! But I found thorn earnest, rclinod, and sensible little women. They give no oiVenco by telling the sinners they arc going to a warm climate. But they ask them to keep-at a safe, diatancc from theJUre. I fear my occu pation's gone ; no more reports about rotten egga, no more " pars." about the Clmeker Out*. No, nothing funny to write about. So if a goldfield isn't found near Hotvlek, or on earthquake doesn't liven us up a bit, I shall have to take myself off to Onehungu, where, I believe, a little fun may be had yet.

ATHLETIC NOTES.

English Cricketers In Mel bourne.

(R-UTKR'S TEIiEtiRAM.)

Mkuiournt:, December 18. The return cricket match, Shaw-Lilly white'a team v. Victoria, was continued to-day, and the visitors' innings closed for 624 runs, the individual scores beiug :— Read, 38; Ullyefct, 29; Shrewsbury, 232 (during his innings he only gave two chances); Lohmann, 25; Brain, 118; Briggs, 75 ; Docker, 48; Smith, 0; Pougher, 0 ; Preston, 22 ; Pilling, nob out, 1. The Victorians being 556 behind thoir op ponents, then went in for their second innings, but were all disposed of for 100 runs -rHopn (49) being the principal scorer. The Englishmen thus won tho match by an innings with 455 runs to spare.

Star of Manukau Rowing Club.

A meeting of tho Star of Manukau Row ing Club was held at Mr HolHs'b last night. About 30 members were present, and matters were arrranged re the forthcoming regatta on the 29th. The crew to compete in the whaleboat race was picked. The npw whaleboat being built by Mr Bailey is to be finished and handed over at the beginning of the year. The captain was authorised to, select, and pay for a new set of sculls. It was resolved further to give a concert on Boxing night in aid of the club's funds. This young club is working hard, training well, and sparing no expense, and wo predict that they will take some, beating when the day comes. , ,' A general meeting of tho members of the City Rowing Club will be. held in the club room, V.M.C.A. Buildings, this evening.

CORRESPONDENCE.

NEWTON WATER SUPPLY.

(To the Editor,)

Sjr,—What are the ratepayers of Surrey and Sussex Wards, Newton, thinking about ? Do they want a water supply ? because, if.they do, they had better see that their Councillors — Messrs Casey, Boyd and Lee—are not led by the nose by Messrs FauldfP and Garrett, who are against the water supply and have no interest- in the matter, seeing they represent the odd ward inhabited by the moniod men, who, it appears, do not require water. The course of action all the above-named Councillors are taking has only for its aim the destruction or indefinite po_tp.onem.ent of the whole scheme.,, which the ratepayers interested have so unani mously snown their approval of afe the poll recently taken. Ratepayers of Surrey and Sussex Wards, look after your interests and do nob allow yourConnciUors to bejiood vvinV«»d.—l am, etc., Water Supply.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 80, 1881.

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TJIE BILLIARD ROOM attached to the Hotel is unsurpassed by any in the Colony, and contains Three Tanks specially lmnortedfrom Englaud to the order of the Pro prietor. For the convenience of CommercUl travellers STX SAMPLE.ROOMS are provided. AN EXCELLENT CHEF-DK-CUISINE Has been engaged, and genorally no pains have beon sparod h; Qi_6r to njaTc. the Commercial the Leading Hotel in Chattel) uroh. Prompt attention will ho given to Telegrams Or Letters applying for apartments. W. F. WARNER, Proprietor. Agent for Cohb and Co. _ Telegraph Line of jsoyal Mail Coaohes l _ . . . ___g_lß___gg_ _ I", Conveyances. TIM E T ..,,__ BL E, DAVIES BROS.' 'BUSES. Leaves Victoria Wharf, Dovonnort~7.2oa.m., 8.20 a.ni., 9.45 a.m., 10.20 a.m., 12.45 p.m., 2.0 p m. 2.45 p.jn,, 4.20 p,m-. 540 p.m. Simdaya-10 a.m., 11 a.m, 2.25 p.m., 3 p.m. Leavoa Takapuna—B.o a.m., 9.5a.m,, 10.35 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 1.30 p.m.,3.Qp.m., 3.35 p.m., 5.15 p.hi,, 6.55 p.th. Sundays—ll a.m., 12 noon, 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Rotitrn Fares, Is 6d; weekly tioj-ots at reduced rates, . , , _■'.•" Special trips can be arranged at Post Ofilcos, Devon port and Takapuna. VISITORS TO TE AROHii. —The Undorsignod will run a Coach fn>ni Te Aroha on Tuosdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, meeting train for Auckland »t Martins ville oh those days, arid returning to. To Aroha from Morrinsvllle on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays' on arrival of train from Auckland, conveying passengers, parcels, and maife.—E, Gallagher,



Butchers. , ____________________________ "W" ALLIS CoATES, CROWN BUTCHERY, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PRIMEST MEAT PROCURABLE. }?i\ T & Shilling Orders Delivered to any Part ok the City. /CHEAPER npHAN TTWER! STILL FURTHER RE DUCTIONS To clear the Shop during the Summer Months. AB U N V A R D » (late ..allott). FAMILY BUTCHER. Manukau Road, Parnell. List of Pricks, FOR CASH— Legs Mutton, 3d per lb Sirloin Beef. 4d and 5d Lohi Mutton. 3Jd „ Rih Beef, 2jrt to 4d Shou). Mutton. 2W „ Corned Beef, 2d lo 4d Forc-qrtr. „ l.d „ Rump Steak, 6d Chops, Id ~ Beef „ 4d and 5d Ox Tongues, 2s each Beef Sausages. 3d Lamb, 2s 6d to 3s 6d Pork „ Ed and 6d per quarter Sausages Fresh Daily. Families Waited on for ' T'lers. Insurance T_TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM J_N PAN V (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,090. Paid-upand Reserve Funds £435,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAiMErf BUTTLE. Manager. IST c w York Life INSURANCE COMPANY. J Cash Assets, Ist January, 1837 .. £15,518,817 I Income for 1886 .. .. _. £3,956,87 Local Direotor C. C MoMjllan, Esq. (Messrs W. MoArthur Sc Co.) Solicitors: Messrs Rus.ru. Sc Caupbs-l. Bankers: Bank of Australasia. Policies issued guaranteeing tho return of all Premiums in addition to tho sum insured if death occur within a twdntj-yoaf period. J. nUGO HARROP. Resident Agent. i Itustness Notices. STRAWBERRY GARDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDEN'S, Next the Upper Wharf, Devonport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! MARK PARRISH, In returning to his supporters for past favours, wegs to inform them and the public generally that he hw great pleasure in announcing that these well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are now open. Mark Parrish being one of the largest strawberry growers in the colony, will always have a large and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, the largest, and most delicious fruit in the manket, and they will not be stinted in quantity either, FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY ! Tea, Coffee and other Refreshments always on hand. Three hundred, visitors can be seated at the tables at one time. Lawn Tennis and Croquet Ground, and other amusements for the convenience of visitors. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Wlt-LOWQROVE GARDENS DEVONPORT. School Treats and Picnic Parties provided for by special arrangement. Family orders, dinner parties, and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens at half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence. M. PAHRISH. PROPRIETOR. DEVONSHIRE DAIRY FACTORY BUTTER. STAR BRAND. Having oompleted our F«.otory for the manu facture of Butter (in tho district «f Mangaro), and are now receiving a large supply of milk, we are soiling aup Star Brand Butter at 10d per lb at the Devonshire Dairy Depot, Karangahape Road, and at our branch, oamer of Plcton-street and Ponsonby Road* Any Btex ßrand sold else where (for the preßont) will not he from our Factory. Having -floured the most modern machinery obtainable, and heing situated in the best butter-producing district in the Provinoe of Auckland, wo are in position to supply a better article than oan be obtained from any other source. We rospeotf ully solicit a trial from all who desire to obtain first-class butter. AMBURY AND ENGLISH, Proprietors. TpLYMOUTH ROCKS EGGS! EGGS I EGGS! Eggs from Pure-bred Prim Plymouth Rocks pf the b«st strains. Thirteen Eggs for 10s: cash with order. Agents:--Auckland: Mr. white. Grocer, corner of Ponsonby and Newton Roads. Devon port : Johnson & Noß_,_, Grocers, Devonport. J. SINCLAIR, Lake Takapuna, Auokland.



Edncational. MISS LILIAN EDGER, M.A. (latefirst assistant in the Girls' High School, j Christchurch), intends to open a Select School i for Girls in Ponsonby after the Christmas vaca- ' tion. All the branches of a thorough English education will be taught. Special Classes will , also be arranged for any who may desire to pre pare for the Matriculation or Junior Scholarship Examinations in tho New Zealand University. Only a limited number of pupils can he received. First term will begin Feb 2nd, 1883. MissEdgor '. will be at home from 2 to 5 p in. after January I 3rd, 1888, except on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Address: Care Mrs Judson, Arthur-ati _et, Pou sonbyv_ . R G. OSWALD Gives Lessons in Elocution, 12 to 2, at Mears's. Entertainment, given and attended. Terms in advance. Address—Champtaloup and Cooper, Queen street W OICTURE-FRAME MANUFAC b_ JL TORY AND MUSICAL INSTRU __ g MENT WAREHOUSE, " it, Victoria-street, Aucklano. o_\ T. E. CARTER, &£ TEACHER OF MUSIC, m£ violin, 5 O PIANO, CORNET, GUITAR, &a. &a W Musical Instruments Tuned and u_ Repaired. ORESENTATION ADDRESSES.-All d branches of Heraldic P.mblazoning, Photo Shields. &c. artistically prepared.-W. F. Burrows, Draughtsman, Hills Chambers Quc.n-3trcet. Taiiorlrjff. TROUSERS ( ~/L_ I ,f AII-0-t | Z I IJr SUITS "% . X 50s. 555. 60s. X 3r»- Q *" (i.e. 70s. 755. ~ \fi Ml TEOUSEKS |_, flj S 12s. 6d. 16s. 17s. 6d. g ® _5 2 20s. 22e. 6d. 255. ° m «*■ • . _ M se v.n H. ROBINSON, Tailor, ~ 2 > corner of J&' P r_ v\. Cook & Grey Gts. /(§/ i * % ,^ 7 \ | CPtaY .TBltftlTß. [~/ j H. ROBINSON. Drapery* Clothlns, &c A J ECIALITY ONLY 12a 6d FOR FIT, STYLE, & FINISH AT LE SUEUR'S. SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONIES. An immense stock- of MATERIALS and TRIMMINGS to select from at lowest prices for Cash. CHOiC E MI L LINE R V :At prices to defy competition for same superior style. MOURNING AN T D COUNTRY ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. ALL GOODS MUST BE PAID FOR ON 6k Bjj3__gjj bj-UVERV. mHE "|->ON MA-CHE, Queen-street, Auckland (Three doors from Wellesley-street East). HE BABY LINEN AND LADIES UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. SILK HOSE! SILK HOSE! P. DAVIS O N Hasjust purchased a job line of Silk Hose, and will sell them as under :— HALF COST! HALF COST PRICES Ladies' Black, Pale Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2s lid, -s 6d, 3s Ud; Maroon, Nary, Cardinal, 3s 6d, 3a lid, 49 6d. Children's Palo Blue, Pink, and Cream, 1. Is lid; 2, _s 3d ; 3, 2s 6d; 4, 2s 9d ; 5 2s lid. Black arid Dark Colours, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, ss, 3s 3d. 200 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Linen Collars at 6d _cach;_usual prices. Is to 25.6 d. Beaded Net in Navy, Maroon, Black and Gold, Blank and Silver, Drab, etc., all at 2d per yard ; usual price, 9d yard. 400 yards Beaded Gossamer, White and Silver, Drab and Gold, Brown and Gold, at 6d per yard; usual price, la per yard. _____ A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Printed Skirts from Is lid, 2s 3d. 2s 6d. 2s lid-very cheap. Ladies' Print Dresses from 6s lid to 21s. Ladies' Stuff Dresses from 12s 6d to 355. Ladies' Print Morning Wrappers. 2S lid to 48 lid. Cfc-T-ren's'Print, Sateen, and Stuff Dresses, 2s 6d to 7s 6d, at half warehouse prices. Very special line-50 dozen Ladies' and Chil dren's Printed Aprons at 6d"each. Also, large variety of Coloured and White Aprons froni 7Jd to 5s 6d. Magnificent assortment of Fans, bought very cheap, to be sold at 2s 6d. 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, ' 6s 6d; worth 3s 6d to 14s 6d. In all the newest shades. ' ' Beautiful variety of Sun Bonnets from Is to 9s 6d. No. 8, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts. PRICE I TJRICE [ pRICE 1/6 I JT 1-6 I I 1/6 BEAUT-FUL LONG OSTRICH FEATHEES In Cream, Tuscan. Grey* Tan, and Pink. '_'- f* Just Received, a parcel *| {• I « |.T> of the above, to be sold Io hn m iV " f the ye P rico nf r W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Strbkt West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try DUTTERICK'S /WE BAPER pATTERNS. Metroiiolitan Fashions, Illustrating; Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per a_nu_i, post free. AGENT- Wm. P. OGILVIE, DRAPER, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. TMPORTANT DRESSMAKING ANNOUNCEMENT. MISS DEMP SE V, Costumier (Lately in the employ of Messrs Beehan and Co., the "Castle" Drapery House), Begs to inform her lady patrons and friends that she has LEASED THE WORK-ROQM AND FITTING ROOMS FROM Messrs BEEHAN & Co., And will from this date carry on the Dressmaking Business on her own account; and hopes by civility and attention, together with her well-known fame in tho art as a stylish and glovo-fltting Costumier, to merit as largo a share of patronage as she has enioyed while in tho employ of Messrs Beehan and Co. for over five years. The address will be still the same, viz., MISS DEMPSEY, COSTUMIER, Dressmaking Department, v CASTLE" DRAPERY HOUSE, .Junction Queen and Grey Streets.



s^_?_««S___iS*>«^ £ 'oo.«ise,_3oo,_s'r I well to inßpecTo_ r S k 6f B_?*_sK entrance (off Cooffiet), «fe h °iV& ' LONDONIIOWAGE^S DISCOUNT BANK ' 50, SHORTLAND-STR^' >"" " : "''*-- ;' LITTLE COLLINS-Sir, '; Bank of England '. LOANS are Personal, Freehold _JS\_■■'•-- ■,W t„. and all classesbßlSPofa Loans granted upon Life fflfe-- I Rr T t .r, lßtereßts under ! ||.s^ acie I Bills Discounted at Ortli Sl.-*. "■ m Loans upon Deposit of f Djed 8 E !E' EAT a. I 1 Advances on Lfe Police. § i™.- JOHWW - h ASDI-. : i _AKD, CoMMlssroS. ANB Rot..— i HIQH-STRE^nglgA-W,; MONEY TO LEND, at interest.-*. I_AJ_3UI!S^S_J__S&? 1 MONEY TO.LEND, in'W.rS sums, upon flrst-clas« (m3j T 1 " repayable e.tli.r weekly..?sSggPs a *s_\?* years.~Appijßurton & _£_?» o! and o, Mercantile Cham tiers <:/ _ _L_.__i____!__ ! Qu^ MONEY TO LEND 'i_~K_*£ Freehold Security. S!*TT im W EAD BLOOMFIELD, S o ll c iio r i __g____tprjg Arcade, Queen-atrcßt r ' M" °NEY TO LBND ITTffiS ! rate of interest. Apply to * w JACKBON & RUSSELL ' Solicitors. Shortla_a_fi__ « MONEY TO LEND onMort_„_e_f i First-class Freehold Securitiea * WILLIAM COLKMAN, _Stgfc ; National Insurance Bu_djj|ip | 85, Qaee.-rtrwt. ; \F from _-0 upwMli|._Tij B tv QUEENSLAND MORTGAGE,- U>AN j "'■ AND i DISCOUNT BANKING COMPANY, Dabby-street (off Queen.t.l, AUCKLAND, Head Office: Brisbane. ,> J Agencies: Auckland, Sydney, mi Minnie. | Money advanced from £5 and upwsrds to any amount required, to suit the borrower, . upon Personal, Freehold, Leaa-bold, or wy Tangible Security, repayable in any wsy «a | may be arranged, either Weekly,'! Monthly, or % Quarterly Instalments, at mrr«tt rate*, j Advances made on Furniture ytwml « moval; also on all kinds of McrobaiKUsc, including Bond Warrants,.et..; Bills Discounted at current rates. ~? Interviews and communicationsi w$ |§ htji strictly confidential. r Offloe Hours: From 10 tfii si-'cleek. ARTHUR nQHBK' LAND AND MON-^ARyASINT,;' _4,._HORT_.iND-8-RE_:T •' (Three Doors prat Swat-Offlosl. r - I am prepared to valus land -J?- Ant-Mid ot the country for intending most reasonable terms. AU laindsoictßyme in ; Auck land I charge., per cent, commission. I am prepared to .negotiate from *26:t5«15,a)0; ''■>- Advances made on Colonial a*d SiS Wfi /Policies* .■*■■' -•—.-■,. Having Agents in all parts of Australia and in England, I "can make ''__dvan_6&#« ■"■'■■■ Wills in stuns from #50 to &§ok NDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PER Vi ANENT BUILDING, LANDED INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF Jc^Mjjm. Repayments p.. w__.jT^*K-!S ril extending Over ■ p «* WeeJu . lyoar .. .";, £2'o 0 »!f 2 yews.. ~. !?#»:: 3 years.. .. 014.7- MS 4 years .. '.. Oil 8 121 \\ 9> 6 years.. .. 0 B'9 = '■«»'' io..ar.:: :: •£ 6 _-■■■* ihvsi The Board has pOWe. in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment to Guspend Payments. Borrowers Share in Profits. - Parlor whole Of the advance ma,be repa» at any time. Interest ceases on re Am.mber who has obtained an tfmek ** fiberty to Sell his property at any tigMJMg n«v off his mortgage; or may, ffi__|_ffl*Jl! „f 8 y to the mortglgi to-the cSr of QUEEN-STREET aid VULCAN LANE. An«kfcA „ ' ~ _NVESTMENT SOCIETY. OFJK-crm•■Quß-W-rwSfe' <^iu!___rMMl to -.6,000, P^__lS__&_KPii , — — ' I j"i . Total amfflnit Repayments extepn' p.f Week. + repayable. ' |y oTer F#^T" "-"iW'>- :■..- I§iS 2 years: 1»» v3 js 0 3 year, .. •• off.L i|l,f |' 4 years .. •• 2 _ 1&18 9 - 6 years.. •• g» ? 3(4715 9 8 years .. ,-•• 9I J _____M— -i_Sst=HSKsSi^ j_.im*. W** i a rger loans. «»_»■' r.'n.eK BRg'l'Ußita, ■ COX'S , A Ste«tf>«t Qj loltettioaps. maaefram tao p<* - a h 1 Cosh purehasera 0* +*"" t ■ ______ sh»ii__?*' au -^ a^3r-^ r __Tlrla«*''. _-»-.»•• of all merchants-