POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(BT TELEGRArH—PARLIAMENTARY RE rORTEE.)

Wellington, this day. Order of Business.

An arrangement has been come to.bettfreeri the Premier and Sir Julius Vogel tb'at the debate on the Midland Railway proposals shall take place this afternoon, and that the financial debate shall commence at 7.30 on Tuesday evening. The latter de bate will certainly occupy' the resfoof the week. Non-Political Kailway Boaxds. Government policy bills are con-ling down rapidly. Yesterday afternoon th c Minister of Public Works gave notice of h:ts measure dealing with the above subject It is not yet printed, but invests the Commissioners with all power of railway construction, and will be generally on the, Victorian plan but modified to suit the requirements of New Zealand. It will also give the Commissioners greater powers than,the Victorian Board possess.

Land 3 for GoveramuSfflt Employers.

Mr Barron yesterday brought under the notice of the "Government' the desirability of setting aside areas of land in each dis trict as grants for workmen- and others in public employment whose services are being dispensed with, and wiho are not en titled to retiring allowances. The Minister of Lands says they are nob in favour of making grants, but facilities are aiforded to such people to take up land in a bill which he had given notice of. I have already informed you that Sir George Grey makes special provision for discharged public employees in his bill. An Objectionable Measure.

It was generally understood that a deal of opposition was likely to be offered to the City of Dunedin Borrowing on Deposit Bill, which enables the Corporation to borrow from whomsoever it pleases to the extent of £30,000 at 7 per cent., and a warm debate was anticipated when the measure was called on. Mr Fish was in charge of ib, however, and explained that he had re ceived a communication from the City Council ab Dunedin requesting him to withdraw the bill for the present. It was discharged from the order sheet accord ingly.

North Auckland Holenavllle Railway.

The intention of the Government rela tive to this work formed the subject of a question to the Minister of Works by Mr R. Thompson yesterday. Mr Mitchelson said the working plans of an additional tive miles were ready, bub it appeared that some difficult country existed about fifteen miles further on, and until this was explored tenders for tho other could nob bo called. Money was in hand, and as there was an agitation for work for the unemployed in Auckland, no time would be lost in the matter.

Export of Cheese.

The increase of import duty on cheese in Australia prompted Mr Duncan to urge Government to secure the services of a qualified cbeeseniaker, and place him ab the service of the dairy factories with tho view of improving the quality of cheese and extending the exporb to England. Tho Colonial Secretary says tho Government recognise the importance of the matter, and will take into consideration what steps should bo adopted to give practical effect to the idea.

Cost of Education.

The Government have received from the Rev. W. J. Habens a comparative report on the cost of education. The total expendi- ( ture in this colony last year was £319,890, J and the average attendance 83,405. Ihe cost per head forthe various colonies isstated as follows :—New Zealand, £3 16s 8d : New South Wales, £4 Is Gd"; Victoria, £4 3s The estimates for South Australia, £4 Is Id, and Queensland, £4 Bs, are calculated on a different basis, and are to bo compared with £4 3s 3d obtained from similar calcu lations in New Zeuland. The cost in Eng land, excluding London, is £1 18s 6d, and including London, £2 6s 2sd. The ages to which the compulsory clauses apply are seven to thirteen in Tasmania, South Australia and New Zealand ; six to fifteen in Vic toria ; six to eleven in Queensland ; and six to fourteen in New South Wales.

Sir Robert Stout and tne Attorney-

Gcneralsidp.

The statement has been wired to several newspapers during tlie last day or two thab Major Atkinson had offered Sir R. Stout the Attorney-Generalship and a yeat in tho Legislative Council. Probability w.ib sup posed to be lent to the report by Sir It. Stout's departure from Dunedin for the scab of Government, and Mr Pyke put a ques tion to the Premier on the subject yester day afternoon. .Major Atkinson denied ab solutely that there was any truth in the report, and added that no negotiations had taken place, either directly or indirectly, between Sir Robert Stout and himself with a view to coalition since 1884. The ex planation was received with slight applause. Legislative Councillors and the Elections.

The action of the Bible-in-schools party in issuing , an advertising circular in favour of their candidates at the last election gave rise to a very warm discussion in the House yesterday afiternoon. Mr Levestam set the ball rolling by asking Government to amend the Disqualification Act so that mem bers of the Legislative Council making use of their position to influence the elections to the other Chamber should be disqualified from holding a seat in the Council. He referred to a document or circular, which he said bad been circulated and advertised for the purpose of influencing the elections, and which was signed by Messrs Menzies, Holmes, Brett, Chamberlain, Barnicoat, Petre, Fraser, Buckland, Baillie, Robinson, and Bowen. The Premier denied any in tention of the Government to introduce legislation in the direction indicated, and for his own pavb he could not see th&t it could be called an abuse of jxiwer ol the Legislative Councillors to call oil their fellow citizens to vote in a. particular direc tion. On a question of policy they had a perfect right to exercise their rights as citizens. ■ The fun then coinms7iced, Mr Levestam moving the adjournment of the House in order to say that when members of the other Chambers used the position conferred on them by the Crown to influence the elec tions, they were going too far. It would not matter if they had ■ appended their signatures as private citizens, iov the only influence they possessed was through the magic letters M.L.C. Mr Taylor resented the action of the hon. gentlemen on grounds that it tended to wards intimidation.

Mi- E. lleeves thought their interference unwarrantable and uncalled for. He thought tho letters "M.L.C. " threw a halo round their names, which might influence the country settlers and others who did not know them; but if settlers who were influenced only knew the gentlemen personally, that halo would disappear. For this remark the hon. member was called to order.

Sir J. Vogel then took up the running, and expressed his opinion that the subject was anything but important, and that such proceedings directly threatened the inde pendence of electors throughout the colony, without going into the question whether the representations made were correct or not. The Hon. Mr Fisher put a heavy shot into the enemy when he asked why a charge of this kind should be confined to any par ticular branch of the Legislature. For in stance, in hie own district, three dignitaries of the Lower House bad interfered, in the

co/ateat for his scab by large tfieotings with the object; of prejudicing his Vandidaturfe, bub he" now expressed his ac i knciwledgnienta' to them, for the assistance they had rendered him in winning the elec- The accusation appeared to refresh Dr. Newman's memory on a sore point, and he talso insisted that Vogel had prompted and worked with a member of the Upper House to keep him out of his seat. Mr Fulton explained the cause of the hubbub. A number of gentlemen of both Houses of the Legislature, interested in Bible-reading in schools, irrespective of party considerations, issued a circular ask ing the electors to keep this question int view in deciding upon the choice of can didates. He also accused Sir J. Vogel of endeavouring to influence the , electors by violent party articles in the press and other means.

Sir J. Vogel asserted that Dr. Newman was mistaken in what he said, and added that two wrongs did nob make one right. Tho question then dropped, but subse quently Mr Levestam gave notice of a bill amending tho Disqualification Act in the , direction he had indicated.

Maori Periury Case,

No fewer than four petitions in reference to the Kcmata perjury case have been pre sented to the House by Sir G. Gre)'. Ons was from Hoero te Mimiha, two were from the natives of Ohinemuri, and a fourth was from a number of Europeans resident in that district. The prayer of each petition is that the prisoners should be allowed another trial.

John Shorts Case.

The Minister of Lands informs Mr Lawry

; that the Government have no intention of ! taking notion relative to the petition of ; John Short, which was reported upon by I the Native Affairs Committee last session, ; and they have no objection to the peti j tioner taking his case before the law J courts.

The Onehunga Bills.

I Sir Maurice O'Rorke's two Onehunga I bills were under consideration ■ <terday. !('Mr Lawry moved the second roaiung of the ' Onehunga Cemetery Reserve Bill, and brief discussion followed. Mr Peocock rained the |(.question of the right of the whole of the in habitants of the County of Eden to endow ' raent, but deferred his objection till the bill ! reached the committee stage. _ The second I reading was carried on the voices. Major Sj Hamlin moved the second reading of the V Onehunga Water Iteserve3 Bill.

Opposition was offered by Messrs Seddon, i Kerr, Turnbull, Peacock, Sir Geo. Grey and ' 'Others, on tho ground that Bycroft's springs did nob belong specially to Onehunga, but ;to the public generally. Major Hamlin [pointed out that fencing was required to I prevent the contamination of the water, and asked the House to allow the bill to bo read ■.a second time, so that Sir M. O'Rorke, when ! ! out of the chair, might have an opportunity |. of meeting the objections himself. This I -course was adopted, and the second reading I'waa agreed to on tho voices. All Sir Maurice's diplomatic skill will, however, be ■ required to pilot it through committee.

Vaile's Railway Scheme.

The desirability of giving a trial to this • scheme was brought under the.notice of Government yesterday by Mr T. Thomp son, who .urged that the prevailing dissatis faction with the railway management made the present an opportune time for the pro posed experiment?. Petitions in favour of tho isystera in question had been presented from .all parts of tho colony. Great opposition to the scheme had boon shown by depart mental orticors, and ho feared the trial could nob bo Kuccexsftil unless made under the supervision of Mr Vaile. The Minister of Works said that if the bill ho gave notice of yesterday became law, then it would be for the Board of Commiasioners appointed under the bill to consider the question. Ho therofore asked that the Question should be held over till tho House had given an ex pression of opinion on the bill.

Auctioneer** Bill.

The second reading of this measure, which had been brought bo'fore the House by Mr Seddon during thvee previous sessions, waa carried on the, voices last evening aftear a short discussvon. The bill is directed against Dutch auctions. It enables an auctioneer taking out a licence to sell at any plaoa within 150' miles of his principal place of business, provides a penalty of £100 for a person convicted of selling without a license, that) the Resident Magistrate shall hear application for license, gives an auc tioneer power to appoint a substitute, and enables him to hold a wholesale license under Ihe Licensing Act. Night auction*, with the exception of cattle sales, are pro hibited.

Tlvq Recent Elections.

The interest shown throughout.the colony in the recent elections is shown by the fact that 111,911 votes were recorded, against 74,672 in 1884. The total number of names on tlie rolls last year was 175,419 against 137,686 in 1884. There were recorded 60,952 votes lor members elected, against 51,859 votes given for defeated candidates. Return of Loans. Mr Mors has given notice for a return showing the terms on which the several New Zealand Government loans since 1879 were negotiated in London, together with the prospeptus and form of tender in regard to each loan, the price obtained, minus accrued interest (if any), the commission paid, the brokerage paid, and any other expenses incurred m the negotiation.

The Samoan Question

Mr Tavpua moved his resolution, relative to the treatment of King Malietoa and the Samoan people by Germany, at the evening sitting , . He said that from what he had heard the treaty had been broken, and Kin# Malietoa was a prisoner in the hands of the Germans, although he had not done awy wrong. The Government of New Zea l/and should communicate with the Govern ments of other colonies on this matter. He had taken this matter up because he and other natives had heard frpm their elders that their ancestors came from this very land, and he believed the Samoans and Maori 3 were one people. He also moved in the matter because of the close proximity of Samoa to this colony, which was of vital importance to this colony, and should be guarded in the same manner as the New Hebrides.

Sir George Grey seconded the motion, and eaid he believed a disgraceful outrage had been perpetrated on a thoroughly good man, and he commiserated "with King Malietoa on the indignities he had under gone. Major Atkinson hoped the Hon. gentle man haviu? expressed his opinion would be content to withdraw the motion, which was scarcely a proper one to pass. Samoa was under the joint protection of England, Germany and the United States, and so far as we knew England and the United States had concurred in the action taken. Taipua agreed to the suggestion mado by the Premier and withdrew the motion.

Election of' Mayors by Councils.

An amendment of the Municipal Corpora tions Act &o as to provide for the election of Mayors by Councils instead of by rate payers is likely to be made at the Municipal Conference. Messrs Moore (Kaiapoi), Ross (Roslyn). andHulbert (Christchurch) spoke in favour of the proposal, and Messrs Goldie (Auckland), Fish (South Dunedin), Laird (Wanganui), Whyte (Hamilton), and Ormond (Napier) expressed the Opinion that the election should be by tho rate payers.

Sir George Grey and Land Settlement.

Sir George Gray succeeded in carrying the second reading of Ms Land for Settle ments Bill last evening without division. An explanation of the provisions and inten tions of the bill woe given by Sir George, ■trho claimed tbatib would have thetfieot

of bringing a number of new colonists into Now Zealand, and would, at the same time, induce numbers of the people at, present in the colony to go into the country and es tablish homesteads for themselves. We had here the skeleton of a great nation, bub it required to bo filled up, and the bill in question would achieve that object. The measure gave the right to the Crown to purchase lands from native and European ownors, precautions being taken against jobbery. Provision was made for cutting the estates up into farms, representing in fair proportion the value ol the land. These were to be open to the public for selection. The selector would not be required to purchase the farm, but would be allowed to pay interest on the value, and would become, proprietor on these terms. Power would be given him to turn his holding into freehold at any time by payment of purchase money. In ad dition to allowing the settler to g<s on the farm without paying any money, the bill provides that Government ehould advance him funds with which to build a house, should provide him with implements and with rations for twelve months for himself and family. The cost of these goods was to be assessed, and interest on the amount charged ab the same rate as on the purchase of the farm. Government were empowered to pay for estates purchased in what are called bonds, secured on the lands, and having the guarantee of the Government, on the system so successful in Prussia. The only other speaker on the question was the Premier, who recognised the import ance of the subject, and would aeroe to the second reading, with the objeofc of sending the bill to the Waste Lands Committee to see if some satisfactory arrangement could not be made. Hβ could not agree with Sir George that this bill dealt with the question so satisfactorily as had been thought, and he felt that there were not sufficient precautions. The second reading was then agreed to on the voices.

A Surprise Debate.

Tho financial debate was anticipated last night by something in the nature of a party light. Immediately before the House rose Mr Ballance moved, " That the details of the savings proposed in the Financial Statement as far as have been decided on be laid before the House." Tho Premier said if such returns were ordered it would simply be nil. The House must place con fidence in the Government in so far ac to trust them to carry their retrench ment into effect without disclosing their hand, and if it would nob do so it must replace them with another administra tion. Mr Fish insisted that tho Government must furnish these details before the session closed. It was not to be expected that the House was going to leave the Government the manipulation of the scythe of retrench ment to be used for the protection of wealthier officials at the expense of the poorer. The Hon. Mr Fisher defended the atti tude assumed by the Premier, and sub mitted that the Statement plainly showed that the scheme of retrenchment had been carefully and exhaustively considered. The discussion now increased in warmth, and the empty benches proceeded to fill gradually, and Sir Julius Vogel was one of the first to make hisappoarance. Mr Turnbull supported the motion, and Mr Seddon in v uhoment speech protested against the Government being allowed to eflect theso reductions as they pleased aftor tho House had separated, and de manded that details should be submitted, so that members might have a voice in tho reductions and thus discharge their duty to the country. Sir J. Vogel followed, and hold that the House was entitled to tho details of retrench ment. He suggested that the motion fchotild be adjourned till after tho financial debate, but Major Atkinson rofused to agree to this proposal. Sir J. Vopl then advised Mr Ballanco to withdraw his motion.

Mr Ballance, in reply, said ho did not intend the motion as a hostile one. Hβ had no desiro that Government should disclose their hand prematurely, but thought the details should be submitted at a late period of session. The large amounts set down were not merely reduc tions, but involvod revolutionary changes and might rob tho people of privileges. He therefore held that the details should be submitted. Mr Ballance thon withdrew hie motion, and the House, which had scarcely recovered from the surprise occa sioned by tho discussion, adjourned.

AUCKLAND BURNS CLUB.

The third annual meeting of the Auckland Burns Club and Literary Society took place last night in the Masonic Hall, Karanga hape Road, when there was a good attend" anee of members. Mr D. B. McDonald' Vice-Pesident, was unanimously voted to the chair, and in the course of his opening remarks sketched the use and progress of the Society, according full credit for its success to the zeal and energy of the Secre tary, Mr Robert Peace, the originator and father of the Burns Club. The Secretary read the minutes of last annual meeting, which were confirmed, as were also those of the special general meeting held two months ago. The Committee's report of the year's pro ceedings of the Society was then read by the Chairman. It referred to the public enter tainments held during the year, and also to the inauguration of weekly social gatherings of members, which had greatly conduced to friendly intercourse. The Committee were now convinced that the time had arrived for the Club to undertake the building of a hall for their meetings, and. ; they acknowledged with thanks the sum'of £10 as a nucleus of the building fund received as the proceeds of the dancing competition between Messrs Munro and Harper. Donations of books were also ac knowledged from Messrs Morris, Pollock, and Sinclair, and these it was hoped would form the nucleus of a Scottish library to be established in connection with the hall. An interesting return was also read show ing the birth-places of the 375 members of the Club. Glasgow headed the list with 49 natives, and the others were drawn not only from every part of Scotland, but frpm every corner of the globe. The balance-sheet showed that the income for the year had been £190 0s lid, while the expenditure had been £202 6s, leaving a balance due to the treasurer of £12 5s Id. There was a sum of £10 in the bank to the credit of the building fund,and the Club possessed valuable assets in the shape of pianoforte, hall furniture, music, etc. After some discussion, the report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. Mr Peace proposed that bagpipe music be a feature of the annual Burns Club gather ings. In a humorous speech he referred to the antiquity of that instrument, and to the fact that Burns represented "Auld Nick" as playing dance music on the bagpipes in "Alloway's Auld Haunted Kirk." Mr Carter seconded the motion, and Mr Stewart speak ing in support of it said that the bagpipes were known in the days of Nebuchadnezzar, and were played by Nero, the cruel Roman Emperor. Even with these equivocal re commendations the meeting unanimously adopted the resolution. — On the motion of Mr Peace, seconded by Dr. Walker, it was also resolved that haggis should be a feature at each Burns birthday gathering. It was resolved, after some discussion, that the annual subscrip tion in future should be 6s for gentlemen and 2a 6d for ladiee. A resolution wee also passed, on the motion of Mr Peace, seconded by Mr Robertson, that no religious or political discussion bo allowed at any of the meetings of the Burns Club, Ifc was stated that -Drelimiottry steps liad been

i 7 "T taken to bring the Club utide.v the operation of the Friendly Societies Act. The election-of officers was next) pro reeled with, and resulted as foiJows;— President, Mr Justico Gillies ; VtaM* **- dents, Messrs D. B. McDonald, James Stewart, C.E., andCapt. D. H. McKentfe; Secretary, Mr Robert Peace; Treasurer, A" James Stewart, Symonds - street; Com mittee, Messrs G. Carter, J. G. Harper, J. Stewart, J. Parker, J. Fofcheringnanri, Kelly, Armstrong, Moriarty, Edmiston, JL>. Carter, W. J. Wright, J. Buchanan, John Robertson, J. Robertson, and Dr. Walker : Auditor, Mr Mason ; Librarian, Mi G. Carter. , , After a vote of thanks had been accorded Mf McDoi aid for acting as chairman, the meeting, which was a lively and P ro^*!? one, terminated by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne."

CORRESPONDENCE

A TEACHER'S GRIEVANCE.

(To the Editor.)

Sra, — There is and always has been an injustice done to some of the teachers of this colony, and as the redressing of the wrong would not only bo doing justice, but would also greatly assist the revenue, I trust you will give the matter prominence. I allude to some teachers being 'provided with residences while others are not. In our own district, a 8 an example, I may point out that some schools, such as Mount Eden, Remuera and Onohunga, are not only provided with residences, but also with valuable paddocks, worth together, I suppose, on an average quite sixty pounds a year each, while the other teachers get no allowance whatever for residence. While it is now beyond doubt that we all have to suffer a reduction, thia matter should certainly be considered. I may state that to make teachers satisfied with their lot it is necessary also that salaries and emoluments should bo uniform all over New Zealand. In some provinces the head teachers got "results" and bonuses for instruction of pupil teachers, thereby increasing their incomes often by thirty or forty per cent., and it is well-known that in this province teachers are worse paid than in any other in the colony. If tho money wasted over the unnecessary number of Training Schools and Universities was placed in the coffers of the Treasurer, the Boards and Committees swept away, and their places supplied by Commissioners, and the inspectors chosen from tho ranks of the successful teachors, and moved periodically from district to district, without undue attention to University honours, I think a very great deal of grumbling of teachers, parents and the public generally would cease, and tho finances of the colony be in a more satisfactory condition.—l am, etc., Educationalist.

SYMONDS-ST. CEMETERIES.

(To tho Editor.)

Sib,—Having been away from Auckland for Borne years and on visiting the place of rest of those who are dear to many of us, I was greatly plcaHcd to notice tho marked pro gress and improvements made ml aying out walks and in other ways beautifying the grounds of tho Church of England Cemetery, and I do think that the sexton deserves more than a passing word of thanks and praise for the manner in which ho performs his onerous duties. In fact, only for tire headstones, etc., one would imagine that thoy were in some public park or garden, and I think that to those who have not visited this secluded spot for any space of time, it is well worthy of a visit and will repay them for their trouble. I then visited the Boman Catholic Cemetery, and found it kept in first class order ; and last of all I visited the Presbyterian Cemetery, but I was sadly disappointed.-> ---lam, etc., Observer.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. VHWAS. NOVEMBER 4. 1887.

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Suits of Onelmnga Tweed made to i measure from Superior Tweed in neai patterns at 59s 6d at Smith and Caughey'e. { Advt. ) Public Notices. gTRAWBERRY QARDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Next the Upper Wharf, DoTonport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! MARK PARRISH, In returning thanke to his j.upporters 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 I?ea Gardens are now open. Mark i'arrish being one of the largest strawberry growers in the colony, will alwrfys havo a large and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, the largest, and liicfct delicious fruit in the market, and they wi/11 not be stinted in quantity either. FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY 1 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 arnueeuionta for the convenience of visitors, STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! WILLOW GROVE GARDENS DEVON PORT. Sohool 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. FARRISH, PROPRIETOR. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders. Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. Allßranohee of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. _^?. p _?f!??*!LP'!!isi. El! l to??iJ?E£t, ME. P. F. M. B tf'R ROWS, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR. 517. Victoria Aroape. UMTS, 00s, 60s, 70s, 80s, with Water bury Watoh for Nothing, at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, viotoria-su-eet East.



Dentistry. "t" GOODWIN 00 X, «J • DENTAL SUHGEOW. 148, Queen-afereei, A.M.P- Society's BtdlcUng Auckland. EC O X AND SON, . DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-streefc, Auckland , . £i>wiN Cox. Licentiate in Dental Surgory R.C.6,, England. HkHdekt Cox. Doctor of Dental Surjjec , lUnivoraity of Michigan, U.S., Amerioa. * M. CARTER,; SURGEOW DENTIST (By Examination) J (LatJO five years with .E. Cox and Son), Matt bk Consulted at his Residence, I GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, Karangahapo Hoad (near toD of Howe-street). CHARGES MODERATE. GAS ADMINISTERED. Lawd and Estate Agents "l O~ H £1 T> O L LA R D t) x> itegs to inform hln friends and the pitblio gen erally that ho-has coniinonced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, And trutlta ho will merit a fair share of public patronage. j;i3,, ha-ring many years' exporienco as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE STOCK, ETC., Iβ in a poefition to advise buyer and Seller for their umlual benefit, .T. 8., aV k>, having received a thorough, agricul tural anr» 4 -pasioml training in the United King dom. am\ ? laving 2o yoiv s' experience aa-a farmer in Auckliind, is capable of PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FAKM. SEEDS', ARTIFICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For hi* farming friends whoiiveat a distance from lAic principal markets. JOHN~BOLLARD, ESTATE AND CO -IiHSSIOtf AGENT. OAlce: Durhu n-sireer. Weßt, Auckland._ fi Tf W~I N G~T~O N, * ESTATE AGENT, QCEEN-STKIiET, AUCKLAND. [Established 21 years.] TO BE LET. th<oso Promises known as the "Sailors' Rest," on ihe Wharf, opposite the Railway Station Getes. TO BE LET at. very low rentals, Shops in Lower Hobson-stroet. TO BE LET, chieap. Cottages in Lome-street. TO BE LET, a '..arge House in Karangahape Road, suitable for a Boarding-house. TO BE SOLD in one of the beat positions be tween the Asylti m and tho Avondale Station, a compact little property comprising over 11 acres of land, house, etablos. dairy and out-housos. There is a ncveivfailing creek running through tho land : the property i« well fenced, sub divided, and commands a lovely view. Price OFFICES TO LET in Coombes's Al ' CadC IOW rCntalS - F. G. EWINGTON. Business Notices. e"e~n~ tTo "MIFe t i t i on. FRESH EGGS, 7d per dozen FKESH BUTTER, finest quality, 6Jd FKESU BUTTER, very good, 8d I CANTERBURY BACON, finest, 7d per Ib CANTERBURY BACON, good, 5d & 6d perlb CHEESE, 4d and 5d per lb lr-n TEA, in Fancy Packet, Is 8d Ilis TEA, in Fancy Cannister, 2s REMEMBER, WE SELL FOR CASH. For all Orders over 20s. 2\ per cent. Discount EARLE & MONTGOMERY, CO-OPERATIVE STORE, KARANGAHAPE EOAD; WIIOLESALE-FORT-STREET. y/ The A.MERICAN CORN BEOOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. "VJ-EWCASTLE "^EWCASTLE COALS 1 rf^OALS! PER LOOK-OUT, Now Due. 200 TONS HOUSEHOLD & SMITHY CO-OPERATIVE COAXS To follow per Peerless, nosir loading. 400 TONS SAME AS THE ABOVE. W. & Gγ. ■W INSTONE, CUSTOMS-STREET. TAKE your Choice. Which will you have ? a Waterbury Watch, or an Extra Pair of Trousers, with your Suit I—J. H. Dalton, Tailor. Victoria-street East. ri h eXpTr than ever DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. C. HOPKINS, London House, Victoria and Nelson Stb., Is now showing some of the cheapest Drapery and Clothing ever offered in Auckland, as the following lines will show :— Dress Materials in Greys, Browns, and Fawns, 4s lid for 12yds; Striped Delaines, 12yds for 3s lid ; grand value in u< ess Materials at 6s 9d, in fashionable shades: Coloured in nil shades, from Is per yard ; 80-Inch Heavy Twill Sheeting, Is Old (Wlvto); 90-inch Hoa\y Twill Sheeting, Is 3d t White); a lot of Siip ikats. Is each; Men's Mosgiel Tweed Suits, 33s 6d; lien's Tweed Suits, 12s 9d: Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 7s lid ; Men's Coloured Mole Trousers, 4s lid (value for your money) ; Men's Tivi od Trousers, 3s lid pair : Youths Tweed Trousers, 3s lid ; Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s 9d ; grand lino in Men's Merino Sox, 9d; Men's Brown Cotton Sox, 2Jd per pair. C. HOPKINS, London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets. N.B.—Open every evening till 9 o'clock. r.0.15. 234J [IUCII-STKtIET & CUSTOMS ST. \V. ARTHUR 1W A S Y > MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Window (JlaEB PJnte GlnBS W i re Nails Portland Cement Chinawaro Havanna Cigars, etc FOR SALE, 1.000 CASES WINDOW GLASS Resorted Bizc>



Business Notices. TjiIREWORKSJ s , T^IREWORKS! ■piRBWORKS! D. EVITT Offers as usual a large stock of James Pain's Fireworks, imported direct from the maker. Selling cheap for cash. CHINESE NOVELTIES. Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, and Ammctkitiok Of every description. FISHING TAOELE. A New Invention for Sportsmen:— John's Patent Automatic Sporting Shrapnell Shell FOR FOWLING-PIECES. WILL KILL AT 110 YARDS. REPAIRS and every description of Gunwork done at the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. E" * t t ' GUNMAKER & IMPORTER, 254, QUEEK-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the Market Housed ED WI N JONES (Late E. ami A. Jones). HOL'SE, FURNISHING, AND GENERAL IRONMONGER. Ponsonby Road and Pompallier Terrace, Auckland, IJ.Z. Agent for the Phoenix Fire Office. Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening Star. Fost-offlce Savings Bank, Money Order Office. Telegraph Station, Telephone Bureau. UST~T ANDED~ ~~ ' JU ROLL BACON AND HAMS, CHOICEST FEED AND CURB. Fredk. "Whitehead, tea importer, victoria street AND PONSONBY ROAD. Friends who declined other brands can be supplied now. jTj. swinnerton, WOOD TURNER, Wyndham-stbeet. Established 1866. A reduction of 25 per cent, on all common work. Billiard Balls Exchanged. Special care given to Re-tnrning and Staining. Pool Pins, Marbles, and Chalk Pockets always on hand. ~e=> TTTICKBR CJKIRT QTANDS. C\A/\) USEFUL, DURABLE, CHEAP, McLfiOD BROS.', Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers of Wicker Furniture, Perambulators, and every description of Basketware. THE AUCKLAND BASKET FACTORY, ALBERT STREET (near V.M.C.A.) V US£ \flLOiymos,' IPP\ BLENDS OF Ate as / PER LB. \ (gill \ Pronounced the best value\ in Auckland. \ (JLEDHIL L'S JERA'IED WATER AND CORDIAL FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST (Late Shakland's. 0 Wholesale Buyers, Boardinghouse keepors, &c.-251bs Good Candles, 8s 9d; dOlbs Beat Crystal Sugar, 9a 9d; 1 cwt Box Soap, 98 6d; 111b Box Tea, 15s; 1 Sack Beat Potatoes, 5s 6d; 1 Dozen Good Jams, ss; 2001b Sack Good Flour, 20s; a Good Sugar, 2d per lb, at . EARLE AND MONTGOMERY'S STORE. Karangahape Road. S.ALSALIffE TS the besfc Food Preservative; keeps Milk, Butter, Meat, etc., pure and sweet, and is without an equal for general household purposes. No home should be without it. HOME-MADE BREAD, CAKES, SCONES, HOP BEER, &c, easily made * CROOK'S AMERICAN DRIED YEAST., Cheaper and more desirable than Baking Powder. It should be sold in every country store, used in every country home. I ull direo tionson each packet. Sample packets by post 3d, from J. T. JOHNS, Seymour-street, ion eonby, Auckland. _ „_ . „„ : Wholesale Agents-L. D. NATHAN & Ca__ BB /&■ _ASBC FOB EDDING CARDS.— Latist Sfcylo at the Star Lithosraphio Works, Short- (



"—^—— — .^.J^ey.^"""^^^ ?^§^^ /QUEENSLAND MORTGAGE,!^ \ogl ' ■ AND' .' "■■■■' v . •' ;,. DISCOUNT BANKING COMPAKY, Daebt-stoeet (off Queea-st), AUCKLAND. Head Office: Brisbake. Agencies: Auckland, Sydney, and Helboms, Monet advanced from £5 and upwards to any amount required, to suit ffie IJortoftr, upon Personal, Freehold, or my Tangible Security, repayable in any nfu may be arranged, either Weekly, Month]j, a Quarterly InsUilraents, at lowest cotrtntr»|, Advances made on Furniture moval; also on all kinds of Merchandise, including Bond Warrants, etc. ; Bills Discounted at current rates. Interviews and conimunicalions Will Se Sk'4 strictly confidential. . . ~.- ' Office Hours: From 10 till 5 o'clock, T RT/fl 0 R n0 H E Jfi LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 24, SHORTLAND-STIiEIT ... (Three Doors past Stab Office). I am prepared to value land in Auckland the country for intendinß purchasers >t M reasonable terms., All land sold by mem Auck , land I charge 21 per cent commission. lam prepared to negotiate Mortgagesiniim from £25 to £15,000, Advances made on Colonial and E»?lj* J Policies. . Having Agents in all parteof Anstraliaaiiia Englind, I can make Advsices, epm Wills in Buma Irani £50 to £15,000. ■VTEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE,IM 'iH , . AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGS-BtREET (Nexfto Atkins PrihttoK Office), GRANTS LOANS,£S TO £1,000, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE,; ANY AVAILABLE SEOUBItTf, . wE^sryN^»s^' Bills DiScountedM Current Rates. This Bank. Mil receirtf at the f*f ing rates of interest:- i^'imi. 12 months .. - - rceat 6months «. •' :;•:•■ iSiceal. -■ " "■ ."""''.■. . '■"■■V" , " -: ipifji amount Repayinenta p 6r week. w p»y»b!e. extending over -, __J-I—- **" 2 years.. » ...J..J 1 } iistt* 3 years ... « "i r -121 6 ? 4 years.. .. ,gU 8 ; Jg fl _, , 5 years- J lO 0 , ; ~., 6 years- ■■* 0711 144JJ ro rfemberwhoh«obtainffgqto o£ QUKKN-STBEB" 1, and Tpt LANE, uckl^K3*^CßojT ; M!s^ A UCKLAND /ssss*s Repwraentaextend-per WeefcFVpW* 1 '104 8 * !yeat -: - fti> fej 2 years.. - J M 7 J^ 1 ? J DEPOSITS.-The »W tf?; B*' 1 "