CABLEGRAMS.

-EIKOTKIO TELEGRAPH—COPYRIGHT.]

THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

m 0 AT WESTMINSTER

(■reuters telegram.]

London, May 23. i special service in commemoration f jj cr Majesty's Birthday was held in I. Margaret's Church, Westminster* \ixhj, anc* was attendecl by the c Irer and four hundred members of TBonse of Commons. The Arch- JLis-of Canterbury, York, and other % conducted the service The EiopofKipon preached an eloquent "rffloh iQ the course of wnich he Scrised the Queen, and pointed to y benefits derived from Her Majesty s p by-the United Kingdom as well othe colonies.

COLONISTS KNIGHTED.

ft is announced that Sir Henry Loch, Uernor of Victoria, and Sir William Wnson, Governor of South Australia, übeeu created Knights Grand Cross /the Order of St. Michael and St. Ife Mr J. B. Timrston, Lieu- of Fiji, and Dr. Hec lof Wellington, have been created fjiuhti CJoaitnanders of the same Order- : _ '

THE FRENCH CRISIS.

MERAL BOULANGEK TO BE RETAINED.

(SPECIAL.)

■ London, May 24. if GrEVY, President of Prance, has declined to summon M. Clemenceau, who has expressed his willingness to jpi a decidedly Radical Ministry. It is now regarded as certain that General ganger will', be retained in the Ministry It'is believed that M. Grevy j be compelled to summon M. (Jlemenceau to form a Ministry.

{reuter's telegram.]

Paris, May 22. M.MvieT has declined the task of lonnW a new Ministry, but has indi cated to President Grevy the means by ula'cii the Republican forces in the Chamber may be- combined under a former Kepubliean Premier.

THE IRISH CRIMES BILL.

(special.)

London, May 24. In the-House of Commons last night ie second clause of the Irish Crimes Mto adopted after a prolonged and ■.toijdebate, during which the cloture uiisir^iently applied.'

THE BULGARIAN DIFFICULTY.

(REUTERS TELEGRAM.)

.;. Constantinople, May 23. %i Turkish Government have js- M a diplomatic note to the Great Powers, urging' them to come to an agreement regarding a candidate for thethrorie of Bulgaria.

FRANCE AND GERMANY.

MORE ARRESTS ON THE ..'..; FEONTIER.

(reuter's telegram.)

r; ■'::'. ',':. :' Berlin, May 23. He Gerfo'ah police have arrested two FreM:Railway officials for removing post at Moutrea.

ENGLAND AND EGYPT.

iYENTION WITH TURKEY

SIGNED.

Is ■.■ (piin'wrs' 'telegram,) } Conbtantinople, May 22. % Con veil tion between the Turkish Mufitish Governments was signed jj>%-. It, i.rovideij for the evacuation i \W- -by the British forces within Vntat three years, provided it -shall Mbe feasible intlioufc danger to the teity, othsrwise the occupation -will '* prolonged.

LORD WOLSELEY ON FORTIFI CATIONS.

[special]

,;, ;\' ; ' :' London, May 23. MStolwfcy declares that the :,»bf.fonifications both at Home |r%oad:'are a discredit to England of the unwise economy Wm and he states that the Go- J??ent: have been apprised of the stance'',of having a complete sys- J. of telegraphic communication for : !ltai 7 and naval purposes, but all on the subject have f D| W ftitlessty, and were studiously *^vy the authorities. ... . .

IRISH PRIEST LIBERATED.

i°s wrart of Appeal has ordered the g6 of .Father' Kelleber, who was J^tYpughal- in March last for Jig to'appear af Dublin to give JJ^eiii a case against a defaulting ; ■_,__ -~ ■ ■ ..... ~. ..... ,

RUSSIAN SYMPATHY WITH FRANCE.

A sensation has been caused on the continent by General Leflo publishing a number of despatches showing the Czar s attitude of sympathy during the Franco-German.war scare in 1875.

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

it is teareel that the exhibits from Paris at the Melbourne Exhibition will not be numerous, owing to the Paris Exhibition being near at hand.

MOUNT MORGAN MINING COMPANY.

The petitions to wind up the Mount Morgan . (West) Mining Company, Queensland, have been postponed until July 2, in order to enable Mr Coombe's report on. the mine to arrive home. Mr Justice Kay stated that in the meantime the directors of the company ought to cease any further expenditure of the company's funds.

A PRIEST ON ASSASSINATION.

[special.]

London, May 23. At a meeting held in America to pro test against the extradition treaty with Russia, Dr. McGlynn, a dignitary of the Catholic Church in New York, stated that he did not justify assassi nation, but he could not feel regret at it when it was the outcome of the con dition of Eussian national slavery, and he would honour any man who felt it his duty to kill the Czar.

THE COLONIAL DELEGATES.

The Conference delegates visited Oxford University to day, and lunched with Sir W. R. Anson, Warden of All Souls' College.

AUSTRALIAN.

(reuter's telegram.)

NEW SOUTH WALES MINISTRY. Sydney, May 24.

It is probable that Mr G. H. Seed will succeed Mr Poster as Attorney- General,

Remember This.

If yon are sick Hop Bitters •will surely aid Nature iv making you well when all else fails. If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffer ing from any other of the numerous diseases of the stomach or bowels, it is your own fault if you remain ill, foy Hop Bitters is a sovereign remedy in all such complaints. If you are nervous use .Hop Bitter 3. If you have rough, pimply, or sallowskin, bad breath, pains ancl aches, and feel miserable generally. Hop Bittera will give you fair skin, rich blood, and sweetest breath and health. That poor, bedridden, invalid, wife, sister, mother, or daughter can be made the picture of health, by American Co.'s Hop Bitters, cost ing but a trifle. Will you let them suffer1? In short, they cure all diseases of the stomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, kidneys. Bright's disease. £500 will be paid for a case they will not cure-or help. Druggists and chemists keep it.- Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (sec green twig of Bops on the white libel and Dr. aoule's name blown in the boltle) the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun that vendor as you would a viper; and if he has taken your money for axiy tkina else indict him for tho fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for tho conviction.

A celebrated New Zealand politician has said "economy is in itself an income." The key to this somewhat ambiguous ex pression can only be found at the New Zea land Clothing Factory, 158 and 160, Queen sfcreefc, where New Zealand flannels—white and grey —are sold at Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 8cl; New Zealand flannel under-shirts, 3s 6d; New Zealand socks, Is ; blankets and rugs, etc equally cheap ; boys' suits, 5s 6d. 6s 6d, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6c1,, 10s 6d. See.— (A dvt.) Do not be satisfied with Inferior Butter. Try the Freezing Company's Shell Brand in half pounds

THE .AUCKLAND, EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY,. MAT...25, ,1881

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Business" Notices* - '" ~' 'W^^^^^^^£^'^L* ft 111 yC The American COKN BROOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. EXTRA' FAIR OP_TROUSERS ■@; MEASUEE. -3 > o ■ o!S H « 60s. 555. 60s. §,: g W | 65,. 70s. 7os. *j™ P 8 80s. Sss. 90s. |<S te <£V H" ROBINSON. Tailor, J^ % > N%\. CORNER OF SQ&y 01 \£_fOHEY STRIiKTS. | H EXTRA PArß~oFTißOuiing SINGER SEWING MACHINES. Pales in 1334 600,292 Machines. Sales ia 1331 562,036 Machines. Increase 42,256 Machines. AT 261, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. itS-THREE OUT OF EVETY FOUR MA CHINKS SOLD IN 'I'HK WORLD ARE SINGERS. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES ! AND AT CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION', TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. TO BE OBTAINED AT PEP 2/6 WEEK PER 2/G WEEK BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. singer sewing machines. Iron Curved for "Verandas (ANY PATTERN) AT SHORTEST NOTICE. George H^ ccaol Manufacturing Plumber, AND IMPORTER OF ALL TRADE REQUISITES . WELLESLEY STREET EAST (opposite New Library), ana BROWN & DAVY STRKET3, THAMES, HAS FOB BALE— 200 Corrugated Galvanized Tanks (assorted) 500 Colonial Ovens (nil sizes) £0 000 feet Lead Edge Hidge Cap (all sizes) 60 000 feet O.G. Spoutine (all sixes) 50.000 feet Downpipes (all sizes! 50,000 feet Galvanized Water Pipes (all sizes) Lead-head Nails, Lead Washers, Portable Ovens, Furnace Frames, Copper Boilers, etc., etc., etc. Awarded Three First Prizes forabove lines, at Auckland Agricultural Show. . Largest and best selection of Gas Globes In Auckland. As G. McOAUL is a direct Importer for cash, he is in a position to' supply the trade at the lowest remunerative prices. Liberal discounts to the trade. Country orders punctually attended to. GEORGE McCAUL, Manufacturing Plumber, and Importer of all Trade Requisites, Wellealey-st. East (opposite Now Library), and Brown and Davy-streets, Thames. THESE VANS ATiE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOX REMOVING FURNI TURE. They Carry Big Loads, Protect from Sun and Rain, aud'have Competent Drivers. EVERY KIND OF CARTING WITH • EFFICIENCY & DESPATCH. ON SALE: Coals, Wood, Charcoal, Coke Posts, Rails, Palings, Bricks, Lime, Sand, Tanks, Cement, Shells ■ Drain Pipes, Scoria Ash, etc. W, & G. WUSSXONE,



[Established 1860.] A UCKLAND "OOLLER ]V 1" ILLS ' AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, FORT-STREET, ■ AUCKLAND, N.Z.. (Office at the Mill). ■ JO H N, L A M B HAS FOE SALffi: ■nnxcAT 1 MTCAL in sacks, 100's 50' sand 25's; WH PEREMIEK FLOUR, in sacks; STANDARD FLOUR,-In sacks= QUEEN'S F,L^V R' S- n sacks 100's, 50's, and 2os; Royal Flour, in sacks. 100's, 50's, and 2o's. "STTARPS BRAN FOWL. WHIBAT, OATS twbolo and crushed), CABIN BISCUITS, FANCY BISCUITS. ; Flour and Biscuits packed in air tight tins for Islands trade. Ask your grocers for the Auck lampßolter Mills' Hour, and encourage local industry. . (r ' JOHN LAMB, of the Auckland Roller Millsand Biscuit Manufactory. Fort-street, takes the liberty of intimating to the public,that ho has nut on the mai-ket a . PATb-NI J^k- PIDGE MEAL," made from pure wheat which is much cooler than oatmeal; andit will be seen r iSi thp analTSis of Mr J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst XX annexed, that this is a most Suable food and it is giving entire satisfaction. Tt can be obtained at most of the leading grocers' in Auckland and suburbs in 7lb bags and up wnrds and Brown Bread made from this meal frnni till leading bakers. In making the por ridge theTater should be boiling before the meal is put in. Auckland, February 12,1887. J. Lamb, Esq., Auckland. qiR —At your request I obtained a sample or vou?'-Porridge Meal' fromi your mill on the aisuilto, and have examined the sample, with the following results :— ANALYSIS. Moisture .. .-•,,••-" f-fn Soluble Albuminoids .. ..." **» Sugar, Gum, and Dextrine.. ... sij> Gluten .. «. 2.50 Cellulose.. .. ••• •• •• M. 3 g Starch and Fat.. 7U.£J Ash..- ~ - •• •• -"; wssmfm s^uirpn lam of opinion that this preparation Chii 4ove cf CT'eat dietetic value, but to ensure ffi Cmir.ut nes a°t fboiling temperature to attain this result. •.-» ■<■■ I have the honour to be Your obedient servant, . J. A. Pond, ... ' Colonial Analyst. XTrrrmPTED SUITS, with an extra Pair W of Trousers for nothing £1.-At J,H, ©alton's, Tailor, Yictorift-atreet East, .



'IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE & RETAIL IRONMONGERS, QUEEN and HIGH STREETS, City; also at Newton, Newmarket, and Symonds Street MESSRS. E. PORTER & CO. Wish to draw attention to their large shipments now landing, which, added to their already extensive stodk of Hardware, they are in a posiiton to execute any orders placed-with them, and at the very lowest prices. ELECTEIG . PLATED WAKE. We have just opened up several cases of the above, by the best English Makers. Splendid Assortments, Newest Designs, and Extra Good Value. Inspection'lnvited. ns. poetee _a.:»":d co_ /Jyo, v/ 1\ the / v^#^/ <%g\ KUOniiblJuii. ~eJHh^ ffiWv^f \mr ■■•"■' The Lamp of tHe periodl fche '\ ■ vM|^'*^V^ W& nearest approach to the Elec- Have now received our season's shipment of XjA-IVTIPS, comprising a Largo Variety from the Best Makers. lE. POBTEB JLISTD CO, THE AUTOMATIC . THE AUTOMATi:c Double Hand < Double Hand Climax Grenade. 1 Qm^ || Climax Grenade. The Chemical Fire Extinguishers Never fail in time of need, and are an ever-present Protector of Life and Property. Like the old adage, " a stitch in time saves nine," so does prompt action and attention to a small fire prevent the occurrence of a large one. lE. POETEE ANB CO. Counter Scales. . Platform Scales. . Counter Scales & Weights. Various sizes.. The Servants'friend ; Dover ~ KNIFE GLEANERS. EGG BEATERS, \ LANTERNS, For 2to 6 knives. F°r family and hotel u5e....... V : For Kerosene, Colza Oil and Candles. ■ -gi_ -A.2STTD CO., Furnishing and* General Ironmongers, QUBBISr <% HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND "V AliSO AT HEWION, NEWMARKET, AND SIMONDB STREET,



©papery, CSo'tliinsf, &tv ffty <£\ lit ... in j HOBSON-ST. 1 \\ %t VISIT iO II CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND HABIT MAKERS, HOI3SON-STKKET. We respectfully invite attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the present season. Our Great Variety and Choice of the Best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we employ, and the groat success of our efforts to produce Superior Garments, PERFECT in FIT, and UNEXCELLED in CUT and STYLE, gives ug every confidence in respectfully soliciting the favour of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and fit and workmanship guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been, found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited inecmes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. All Goods are marked in plain figures. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent, discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels of 20s and upwards. INSPECTION INVITED. Tramcar3 pass the door. TJNEXPECTEDLY. We have opened xip another line of Velve teens in all shades, for is. per yard, by order of the Executors of tho late Thomas Short. CO FLANNELS H" SHEETINGS En 3 *" SHIRTINGS §ft o < . h'3 g _, CALICOES ms ri <- CRETONNES g^ yj DRESS MATERIAL g DC ©F EVERY KIND GRAHAMSTOWN, Tha:.ies. MUST BE OLE A R E D npHE Executor? of the late Tuos. Short JL finding an ENORMOUS ACCUMULA TION Ob 1 REMNANTS of every description in each department from the Great Clearance Sale, have decided to CLEAR THE SAME REGARDLESS OF COST. •N^NOTICE.— Removing to Larger and mora^ g *»S V >^ Suitable Premises in 3 * I 3^ SV^Kattray'ißmldingf, S -g ® g*a &^^Ns N^ a g a | 8 ° -d 5 V>^ »«tto S Z "§ S f % S^^Kobson'BDiningßoomaVs^ * | - 5^W. H. POTTFR, 187 Queen Street^ MOIIASTER, SHALDEES, AND CO, FOR NEW fSC<L McMaster, Shalders and Co. 204 & 206, QUEEN STREET. TyrUPFS ! MUFFS ! MUFFS ! CRINOLINES! CRINOLINES! ' CRINOLINES! AT P. DAY IS 0 N'S BABY LINEN & LADIES' UNDERLINED WAREHOUSE. . 180 MUFFS to be sold at the following ]o\v prices :—Black Astrachan Mulls at Is lid, worth is lid; Cold Black and Fancy Satin Muffs at 2s 6d, wortli 6s 6d; Cold Plush and Satin Mulfa ff&SMSSfc fad: CoH plushMuirs at 60 Crinolines at 2s lid, worth 7s 6d to 12s 6d Splendid Assortment of NEW BABY LINEN. Merino Pelisses, from 2s lia to 30s • Cloaks 4s Gd to 255; Kobes, 3s 6d to 2os; Night and Day Gowns, Is Cd to 6s 6d; Infants' Hoods liiu Bonnets,2s6dto 16sGd; Merino Frocks isGdtn 5s 6d; Flannels, Short and Long Slips, Souareq Bibs, Shirts and Bands. Waterproof Sheets" Napkins, Aprons, and Bibs. A largo variety ta choose from at the very lowest prices. I No, 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY S S.