AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Mkluouknk, May 27th. fljjs gold has been obtained by pros king parties near Jumieson River in country. It is believed Mtanewgolclfield will be discovered in S neighbourhood. tjj. tliafc the Treasurer will J|; B his Bud get speech about the middle i|ij(iy, It is probable that he will flounce that the surplus revenue over the Late is not far short of half a million, 'tis likely that the amounts to be placed alhe Estimates in aid of the many public !!tatakings will be somewhat reduced on !jount of the heavy outlay which will be '•solved in the payment or compensation Srespect to the Windsor accident. There is no diminution of the typhoid fever epidemic. During last week no less fan 62 new. cases were reported to the Sal Board of Health, 23 of which were .A.'nusreet of gold weighing 2(50z. was tamd by prospectors near Fryerstown, fctlemaine. The National Bank purchased it for LlO2 2s. A report has been received by the Mining Department that gold has been struck at. fteGreat Extended Hustler's mine at a depth of 1,805 feet. The reef has the sppearance of permanency. The Royal Humane Society intend award- bronze medallion each year to public fdools for demonstration of ability in flriimning to the relief of drowning persons ; ilso a certificate for proficency in theore tical knowledge of the Society's directions for saving life in cases of drowning, snake-: lite, choking, sunstroke, bleeding, fainting, ad apoplexy. Shuck us Minis;'.' &ccidcnr. A telegram from Sandhurst states that a shocking mining accident occurred in Johnson's goldmine, California Gully. Three men, who were sinking a shaft, fired fee holes. Some time afterwards they returned and went down to drill another We. An explosion occur eel, killing two of the men, named Henry Houlley and Ssmael Harrie, the bodies being fearfully mutilated. The third man, William Deeble, gaped with slight injuries.

The Late Railway Disaster.

STARTLING DISCLOSURES At the inquiry into the railway accident at Windsor, Mr B. Gedge, station master at Prahran, was examined at great length. Sir Gedge stated that when he was tirst appointed to Prahran he repeatedly com pkined of the insuilioicnfc staff and the long hours he had to work himself. Mr Francis, the then district traffic superin teiiteat, arhased him to cease forwarding suc\i cmaplaints, and he was afraid to do anything further. He believed he would have, been dismissed the service'if k had persisted. He regarded Mr An derson as bis mortal foe. At the same time trite1 did not consider the public safety ' iras-endangered by the station being un dermanned.1 He believed the boy Blaek bume was competent to work the block iflstrnments at the time of the 'accident, le felt inwardly convinced that Blackburne told the troth when he said he had " line dear "from' Windsor for the express train. Blackburne, who is a mere boy, gave evi dence with apparent reluctance, and pre raricatwi in some ol'his statements. He said he was taught the block system by Smith. He understood the ordinary signals, but when Gedge told him he was to be left in,:charge, he said he " did not know enough.for.that." b'edge replied: "Oh yes, yon will pick it up quickly," but he didnot examine him in any way. Biack- Irone was questioned about the signal fflde; and gaye several incorrect answers. He eventually admitted that he knew only the first and most ordinary signals, that he copied, a large number of entries in ha book from the record of previous %s. Some of the statements made by the witness caused a sensation in Court. He contradicted Gedge in several important Particulars. He said that after the accident Gedge called him into his office, and told ™.nemust stick to his statement that he got "line clear," as his life was in danger. Wge afterwards called at his private resi dence, and had some conversation with his ather. Gedge then asked him to go down lothe station and learn the block system, is it would be better for him when he came »w examined,

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Adelaide, May 27. The Government will send the following Message through the Governor to the Secre p,of State for the Colonies: "The wernment consider that no addition is j«essary to the title of our beloved Queen, ™t irijl be pleased to see whatever may be / %Jesfcy>s wishes carried out." rH™:.srassey intends to leave for Mel °?wne. in his yacht Sunbeam on Monday *!•. ..The other voyagers will probably go Jnwi Lady Brassey held an "at ;on board, which was largely ab- residents. j/oeCabinet have considered a request W a large number of members of the "Oase'of Assembly that the Government 7?W adopt payment of members as part ™h«rpolicy. it was decided to accede ! Twequest, anc i a rep iy has been sent to "! m members to that effect. fa r -n arold D°wner, the- youngest of the °ot Downer Brothers in the legal profes ?> and brother of the Premier,' Sir J. W. : ]?*»«, died on Monday at North Terrace. m "W been ill for some months past. gentleman was born in South ! SJNuij and was educated at St. Peter's S ? ege, Adelaide, and at Cambridge. The wased was 39 years of acre. was held in the Town Hall ay evening respecting the ques- industrial settlement on the land. fe o ff ' '■*■■ Honher moved a resolution to that the Government should take C ? stePs to sefc a P arfc blocks near centres of population, to settle working ■^^.'■tp.devise a scheme of monetary form o f a sm all loan sye aen'fki also applicable to the worlung k^WKS already tat en up. The reso ij",^ carried unanimously. Another 4fc+ was Piesed urging the Govern- Lj^.^gage the unemployed in clear tle^i-Wpronng land suitable for blocks, "entn l in? mado fche firsfc charge upon too 1 A deputation will pre- to the Government. L n Yous Grocer or milkman for-Freez -l^^y's •' Shell" brand „ butter in ■K>tad pats, ...

THE AUCKLAND EVEKWG STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE %IWl>

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ffie best and cheapest house from which to buy Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery /■.. of every description. ''''',' ",,7."•■& J/JyS^' TT-TTil/f A Q Q" T-T C\ T3 rT - 'f#W&s fi urahamstown, Thames. Queen Street, Auckland /^ fIfiWEST DESIGNS! SELLING OFF PRICES! LARGEST STOCK I



Bsli.slj(}<iss Notices. aUKSI GUNS! GUNS] Kiflks! Rifles ! ItKVOLVERS REVOLVERS GUNPOWDER! Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wadding, Wike Cartridges, Loading Apparatus, AMMUNITION Of Every Description, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fireworks, Sec. The best, and cheapest House in Auckland for the above is at D. EVITT'S, 254, Queen-stkket. Repairs and every description of Gunworkdono t the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guai'unleed. D. EVITT, GnsMAKER, Q U E E N-S.T R E E T, AUCKLAND (Opposite the Market House). PRICE LISTS SENT TO ANY ADDRESS. ,—__ m peacock, -^- ° OPTICIAN. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL NSTRUMENT MAKER, Bhortland-street. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spectacles ami Eye-glasses ol every kind; an accinat ■ fit guaranteed Opera U .ass^s ol superior quality Teleseopoo, xiluooular M'ield Glasses, nd Micro scopes ; powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Abney Levels Drainage Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs, Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers, Thermometers, Hydrometers Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings . Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magic Lanterns and Slides, Haud Magniiiers Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopes Steam Guages and Tubing, Salinorueters JUST RECEIVED— Settlers' Telescopes—powerful, portable, and cheap, 11s j Settlers' Aneroid Barometers—strong and good 25s lid ■ • Settkra' Miscroscopes, magnifying 1,750 times, i2s Cd Also, Steam and Electro Motor Working Models and Steamers. INSTRUMENTS OB1 EVERY KIND REPAIRED. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. QINGER SEWING MACHINES. Sales in ISS4 606,292 Machines. Sales in 1881 562,036 Machines. Increase 42,256 Machines. AT 261, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. /C3TTHREE OUT OF EVEVY FOUR, MA CHJNUiS SOLD.IN '1 H!i WORLD ARE SINGERS. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES ! AND AT CHRISTCHURrH EXHIBITION, \ TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. TO BE OB'J'AINED AT PEP WEEK PER 'M WEEK BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. SINGER SEWING MACHINES. TH 'E S E VAN S : •- : :" ;; I' '' AEE SPEOIALtY ADAPTED'TOR REMOVING FURNI AU TURE. They Carry Big Loads. Protect from Sun and Rein, andWe Competent Drirftrs. ;; ttvfßY KIND OF CARTING WITH E^ EFFICIENCY & DESPATCH. , , ON SALE: Coals, Wood, Charcoal, Coke Posts, Rails, Palings, . : , . Bricks, Lime, Sand. , Tanks, Cement, Shells ; , Drain Pipes, Scoria Ash, etc. j "■ ■ i ';■ W- &G. WINSTONE.



Drapery. Clothing, &c. | J ;A.iMU S SOTJTT, on the 7fch of April, intimated to the I Public that ,my business having suffered through ill-health, I should for -^-J Four Weeks hold a Genuine Clearance Sale. My part I carried out by making large reductions in every department, and have now to thank the public for responding to my advertisement in so full a manner, also to state that having sold and sent out a much larger quantity of goods than I expocted, yet I still have a large stock on hand. Encouraged by the past mouth, I purpose making FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR A FINAL CLEARANCE, I also solicit through this advertisement an offer for my Lease, which is one ... of the most liberal in Auckland. FOLLOWING LINES AMONGST THE MANY CHEAP AND GOOD BARGAINS FOR WHICH PLEASE COME EARLY. My make of Dyes and Black Goods Flowers ... ... 3 for Id being well known, it will be Ladies' Underclothing, Infants' Robes, enough to state I have reduced Cloaks, &c, &c, at Auction Prices. from Is 3id to Is Okl In Men's and Boy's Clothing I still have My raven or blue black Cashmere a large stock. Men's Suits, 13s Gd, coloured do. from 10;|d 18s 6d, 21s 6d, 25s 6d, 30* and 42s Real good Home BPJ.UIS8 PJ.UIS ... G|d Men s Auckland or local-made Moleskin Black' Velveteens from Is Od Trousers ... 4s lid and 6s lld Orewdson's Calicoes :isrt Men's Overcoats ... 15s Gd White Sheetings ... ... 6|d AsjilendtdlineofScotchTweed Is 9d yd. Blankets from 2s 6d each Men's Shirts Is 3d Corsets ~. ... ... Is 3d pocks 3d pair NOTE THE ADDRESS— • JAMES SCXJTT, J . LONDON HOUSE, VICTORIA AND NELSON STREETS, AUCKLAND. N.B.—STABLING PROVIDED FOR HORSES, TRAPS, &c, OF COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. " WE ARE THE CHEAPEST KArANGAHAPE ROAD CORNET? OF FAST-ST. TJie best Black for Bloom, Beauty, and Durability. . —--Mni.il l"i i ■.nii.ftiiimnilir iiii >r- m a ril * ' "" . j Smith <f Caughey -importers c r Dress Fabrics, §c. ■_— —-• ■ ~~ ■—■-.I p'ni.y.rx.Oj . rsrLu, HENDEJaSO^. . HOBSONVILLE. THE AOCKUHD BRIO* AND POTTERY COMPANY QFG to announce that they have completed the purchase of the buainefia an property of the Auckland Bbick and Tile Company (Limitbd). The extensive works at Henderson and Hobdonville are now in full operation, and are turning out Bricks and Pottery of the fine3fc quulifcy. ORDERS RECEIVED AT THE COMPANY'S DEPOT, BREAKWATER KOAD, ;/■''.'';.•'" 1. r : L .','. ,.,' ; :'. ' , by ■■ ED WIN HORNSBY, AGENT, ■)f-\ ■'.';'/;:. :■; ./'' ,'',,; ■■ ■ OR AT THB TOWN OFFICE, 14, VICTORIA ARCADE, FORT-STREET. • <>'-'> ;•, ;< r : . JOSEPH BAJJBBR, General Manager,



Drapery, Clothing, &c. - WITHDRAWAL OF SALE, ' ' ' ' ; : .-' • ■■■ ■!.■..- .•■. :"' ■ •■ : ■■";r,'l ■ //# wk^ disposed of my Stock to Messrs. Wilson, Williams and McCullagh, I beg to inform my customers and the public that the : Sale previously announced is withdrawn. William Rattray. l Dll f r ™ "THE WATERBITEY" sold» "~ in six months. JL JLXJLIJ V V JTA. _L JJJXIJL^ UXIX, in six months; THE marvellous and wonderful "WATER- Thfl Wit P fill] !T¥ JT\ E® m°Bt ColDP lefce Facfcory and'tat BURY WATCH," manufactured by Wfasß jra g automatic machinery enable them to the Waterbury Watch Company, has, •' produce ever since its appearance in the market, grq raj , Q\r\r\ "TXT A nP^~TT"Tr' QJ continuously met with unbounded approbation. m^^P'v^ In fact no other watch ever had such an on- EVERY WORKING DAY, thusiastic reception, as evidenced by our sales And all are run and regulated Six Days at the as above. jf^^^fW^^^^^K Factory, and Three Days in Auckland, i -r, n , r o EVERY WATCH IS PERFECT. The Secret of our Success. #J|f^ * •/^WM4 The Company are carrying out the object of | f/|lff. t=J|^fflS -; • THE --—»■ <■»* -to """"'fex^ WATEEBURY WATCH. THE CHEAPEST TIME-KEEPING WATCH IN THE WORLD. .:.V: SIMPLE! Only one size, all are Keyless, in Nickel-Silver Cases, open-faced. PRICE (each Watch in Satin-lined Boxes) 13s 6d, Post Free, 14s 3d. E. PORTER & CO., AUCKLAND. Architects. j •.•■■■:■•..',., -~ ■ EDWARD MAHONEY AND SON, 1 ; . !' AROHiTEOTs, LADIES OF AUCKLAND AND SHREOUNDING QUEEN- STRKET 'AUOKLAND' ■.-:NEIGHBOURHOOi), ■ MR. P. F. M. B URRO WS, | ■ ■ J • ARCHITECT AND BUILDING • - , - i SUIiVEYOR. ' • ■• ' ' - ■:: - ■■■ A.M.P. Society's Buildinob. ISTBEFGRE "YOU BUY HOSIERY SEE-SI P. HKRAPATH, F.K.1.8.A.] [S. M. HEBAPATH ' ... ' ' ! < ' ! < T> HERAPATH and SON, ?• jx GILMOUR'S BARGAINS ED WA R D BART LE V, :. ■ ■ ■ ■■.:<•.:■■ ~■■■.■■...■-■,: ■ ; ■'~:■■• - • ■ ARCHITECT, [■( ~ ■ STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, | . QUEEN-STREET. , • """" Ladies' Coloured Cashmere of a beautiful quality and JOHN MITCHELL, finished for la 4d per pair, original price 2s 9d. ARCHITECT, Same Quality, Children s No. 1, 2, &3, value Is. 9d. St. Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, ana at . for Is. Maids' 4, 5, &6, value 2s. 6d. Is. 2d. Otahuhu. . J. G. wishes you to see the value in Gloves of all ■ - Special Work undertaken for the Profession. kinds, too numerous to mention-Swede, Kid, ... ," Patent I)S™Sd^pe Bc?flcaK Carefully Silk, Cloth, &c, &c>, Gent's /ur-Hned Kid: -~ •, ..-. Prepared at Moderate Charges. • also, bargains in evening coloursin Kid. Ladies' • -: . •.■: . — — ——— : Cloth fur-tops, &c, at 6d per pair ; also Boys' ~ WH. SKINNER AND SON, ' strong cloth fur-lined, &c, 6dper pair.1 .;.' ' « Builders. Carpenters, and Joiners, A Large Stock of Ladies' and Children's Felt and '"'■ ... ynlcanLano. Straw Hats at 3d., 4d., 6d., Is. and Is. 10d. 5 All Branches of the Building Trade executed by | much less than half original ; price. ■ Experienced Workmen. "^ ~ - • ... —~ ; r— ■■• • , Shop Fronts, Ofßce Fittings, &c. ~ '..,.. '~.. ~ ■ mm ' ...'■■ ■i ■. -.- i ■ I . ■. ■■ ■ ■ Ki^R^K J> GILMOUE, DMPER AM) GLOVER Upper Symonds Street, and , • ~ SPLENDID Winter Tweeds at J. H. ii■' -:f ■ ../' , f ; • ; . , ' :, ',- ,;' Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. | .- 1; :, , ~...., ,■ 'V V.'' . ■.'''] HE Biggest Literary Shilling's Worth i "R" A"R A "KTH- ATT A "PTH ~P2F\ AT\ ■ f'> in-Australasia-Brett's Auckland Almanac*/ X\-£3-J.V-CU-N VJjr^XXjlJLir Jll Xi\JJX.Xj i *.£ Illustrated. ...-■■; ■> '■■■.:..■• :■..'. 1 ....!: ::..:. ■ ~>•.•