SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

AUCKLAND CITY.

The annual meeting of householders was held at tho Nelson-street public school last cv ning. There was a large attendance- Mr W. R, Waddel was voted to the chair.

Report. -Mr W. Gome, Chairman of Committee, road the annual report, which (stated that of the members elected afc the previous annual meeting, Mr Shalders re signed on leaving the district, and Mr R. Fnrrell was elected to take his place. The Committee were pleased to record that the Board granted■fl2o per annum for the pay ment of a truant officer and the expenses in cident to the working of compulsory educa tion. Mr J. S. Small was elected Truant Officer, and the Committee had reason to be satisfied with the progress already mads. Mot only had the attendance at the old-established sohools been increased, but another school had been opened in the Temperance Hall, at which after six weeks the roll had reached 90. The improved attendance at the schools might also be noted as an outcome of the efforts of tho Truant Ollicer. Many parents being neglectful of tho notices served upon them, the Committee instructed ft solicitor to take proceedings, and expected that one or two convictions would be sufficient to compel recognition of the powers of the Committee. On tho Committee's recommendation the Board of Education acquired ground in Howe-street as a suitable site tor another school, which was urgently neoded, two of tho buildings at present in use, viz., Franklin Road and Howe-street, being quite unsuitable as school-rooms, and overcrowded. The question of build ing on this site was at present de ferred. The Board hnd in the meantime set aside £2,000 for building thereon. The Committee had also pleasure in announcing that a playground had been laid out at Beresfoi-d-stroet School. The Committoo had fully discussed the advisability of in troducing Dr. Richardson's Temperance Lesson Book, and, owing to the dilferehco of opinion on the subject, recommended the present meeting of householders to pass a resolution on the subject The annual re port of head teachers showed that the aver age number on the roll was 2,747, and tlto average attendance 2,320. This ir regular attendance represented a loss to the Board of £1,688, half of which might reasonably have been saved. The Committee again urged on parents the desirability of keeping children regular in attendance, and again expressed satisfac tion with the teaching staff, complaints having been few and the work accomplished as shown by tho standard' examinations thorough in its character. The near ap proach of a general election was considered by tho Committee a good opportunity to prompt their Parliamentary representative in order to obtain somo alteration in the Education Act relative to the election of members to the Board, country Committees, with school attendance of 25, having equul voting power to the City Committee, with an attendance of 100 times that number. If the voting powers were equal to population, the City Committee would have 2b" votes instead of one. In the matter of school funds also somo unfairness was shown, the City Committee receiving 3s Id per head, as compared with the average of 4s 4d for tho district, and Us Id the average for the colony, The Committee did not mean to claim a pi"o ra^a' distribution, as smaller schools necessarily required a greater proportion of expenditure, but they were convinced that a more equitablo dis tribution might be made. In making these remarks the Committee did not intend to complain of tho Board, and had to acknowledge that they had been fairly met and liberally treated during the year. They thought, however, that the time - had come when the control line voico in the election of members of tuo Board shoultl Test with the majority as in other returns. The balance-sheet showed; Dr. : To balance at bank, £60 2s Id; grants from Board of Education, £467 15b; total, £533 17s Id. Cr. :By clearing schools, £210 9s; water, fuel, furniture, gas, repairs, etc., £225 9s Sd ; printing and advertising, £7 Is Sd ; secre tary's salary,£24; balance in bank, £05 17s 2d; total, £533 17s Id. A supplementary statement showed receipts to the amount of £243 7s 2d, whilst expenditure of £170 3s 6d left a balance in hand of £64 3s Sd. On the motion of Mr Gorrie, seconded by Mr Crowther, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. The Chairman and Mr Crowther took occasion to remark on tho very lame attendance, over 100 house holders being present. New Committee. -Ten nominations were made and a ballot taken as follows, Messrs Graham and Steel being scrutineers :—R. Farrell, 339; C. McMaster, 135 ; W. Gorrie, ]29 ; J. Blades, US ; V,\ Crowther, 10:1 ; J. Batty, SO ; Ussher, 78 ; G. l'hodes,f>4 ; E. Carr, 54. The first seven were therefore declared elected amidst applause. At this stage Mr Madden arrived and insisted upon voting, and was backed up by Mr Duke. Some uproar ensued and tho chairman ruled that the poll had closed, Mr Duke protesting that the decision was illegal. Thanks.—A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the retiring Committee, and was acknowledged by Mr W. Gorrie. Temperance Lesson 800 ks. —Mr Graham moved and Mr McMasters seconded, " That the Committee be requested not to intro duce Dr. Richardson's.Lesson Books in the public schools." Mr .Waddel, having another meeting to attend, was relieved from presiding, and Mr Graham was elected to tako his place. Mr Duke protested and attempted to speak ; he was met with up roar and1 had to retire. Reports by the head teachers on the introduction of Dr. Richardson's'book were then read by Mr Gorrie, ,wbo.explained that the Committee were only anxious to carry out; the'views -6f^thc-hoijßehol(iei;s. - The motion was ; thsn pub, and carried almost unanimously." " Votixo Power. —Mr W. Gorrie moved, "That thismeeting is of opinion that the re gulations for election of schoolbonrds should 5e altored.so that members shall be returned in like manner as membora to the House of Representativeo." Mr Steele seconded the motion, which was carried. —A further motion was passed asking the Committee to bring under notice of the Board, the neces sity lor alteration in tho method of electing school committees.

This concluded the meeting. At a meeting of the newly-appointed Committee heldsubsequently, Mr W. Gome ■was appointed Chairman, "and Mr W. Crowther Treasurer.

NEWTON,

.In accordance with the. notification, a meeting of residents in the Newton School district was held last evening in Newton East School-room. There was a large attendance, Mr P. Cherry being in the fliair. The Secretary, Mr S. Brooking,read the annual report, which stated all the a flairs of the School, were in a satis factory condition. At Newton the total number on the roll was 523, with an average attendance of C 79. That two scholarships had been gained by scholars in the school, namely :— Harold do la Mpnto Mahon and Thomas Eainsford Bavin. The report of the School Inspector. Mr J. S. Goodwin, was also read, which Showed that the efforts of the teaching staff had been highly reproductive, as shown by the number ot scholars who had passed at th« examination. Now lon West School master, Mr J. 0. Dickenson, showed, a roll of 505, with an average attendance of 440. Inspector Goodwin's report on this school was also satisfactory. The total number of children on the school rolls of the Newton District was 1,328, with an average attendance of 1,119. The report also stated that additions at a W3t of £000 had been made

to the Newton West School. The ac counts were also submitted. On the motion of Mr Murray, seconded by Mr Joun ing, the report and balance-sheet was adopted. On the motion of the Rev. J.. Mason, votes of thanks were accorded to tho retiring committee and also to the head teachers and their assistants subordinate in tho two schools. On the motion of Mr Marson, a vote of thanks was also accorded to Mr F. Joune, for granting tho free use ot the Excelsior Hall to tho Committee during the past. year. Election of Committee. — The meet in"- then proceeded to the election of a committee. Messrs RatclUle, Rowe and McDermott were appointed scru tineer!*, and tho election was taken by ballot. The following gentlemen were nominated : — Messrs John .leukins, F. Jeune, J. M. White, J. Warren, Kenneth Boyd, T. L W.llcos, VV. Service, J. Da vies, T. Hobson, J. M. French, J. J. Jumieso.n, J. 15. Moll, H. Baildon, T. Hodgson,' M. Tobin, J. Fisher, G. Crouch, T. Freeman, and \V. Sargoson.- Tho voting resulted in the election of tho following gentlemen:—Jenkins 94, Warren 03, Boyd 62, French 00, Jeune OS, Wilcoxol, and White 43. Scripture Gift Donations.—Mr \A llcox askod tho ruling of tho meeting upon the question of receiving books from the Scrip ture Gift Association. - Mr Rout stated that tho books wero purely unsec turian. — Mr J. B. Mell contradicted this statement. Ho could affirm that somo of the books wero sectarian, and, as householders, it was their duty to uphold the unseetarian nature of the present system of education. Mr French objected to receiving any books from any association, for if they accepted from /one they might be expected to do so from all —MrJeunoalso thought that they should keep their schools free from spiritual teaching. Let them stick to education, free and unsectarian. He would always opix»so die introduction of such books in the schools.—Mr Dines thought that the Committee had clone quite right in refusing to accept such books. Ho should not like his children taught from such books.--Mr Tobin moved, " That tlu.s meeting endorsee the action of the^ Com mittee in this matter." — Mr Crouch secondod tho motion. They should keep their present system intact — Mr Rowe thought that tho books should bo examined, and only those that bordored upon sectarianism should bodeclined.—Mr Cherry also thought that tho Committee might hove examined the books and accepted only those which were suitable..- Mr Rout snid that the Committees often purchased the very books which they refused to accept from the Scripture Gift Association.— Mr Rowe moved as an amendment, and Mr Wilcox seconded, "That tho now Commit too bo requested to examine the books and reject those which are of a sectarian charac ter."-This was carried by 44 to IS.-Tho meeting then terminated. A meeting of the Committee was then hold, when Mr John Jenkins was elected chairman for tho ensuing year. Mr French was elected treasurer for tho on suing year. The Newton branch of tho Bank of New Zealand was selected for tho funds of tho Committee. Meetings wero ap pointed to be held on tho third Monday of each month. Mr S. Brooking was again appointed Sccreti ry at tho usual salary. Momsm Jeune, W^.en, and Wilcox wero appoiutcda sub-committee for Newton East; and Messrs* Jenkins, French, Boyd, and White for Newton West. The mooting then terminated.

DEVONPORT.

The annual moeting of householders took Dlace last night in the schoolroom, and was largely attended. Mi' Oliver Mays wub voted to the chair. The report and balance • sheet, both of which woro of a highly-satisfactory character, were submitted! ' According to the report, the past year hud been ono ot_ pro gress- and advancement for the district in educational matters. The Committee had succeeded in inducing the Board to erect, aba contract; price of £015, additional school buildings, chiefly for the accommodation of tho younger children. This building accommodated some 1(50 children and included a base ment which afforded room for ex tended requirements. The report passed on as follows: "To accord a well merited meed of praise to tho very efficient teaching staff under the presidency of Mr A. H. Benge, the respected headmaster of the School." The progress niado is doubtless largely duo to him, and tho householder!? of tbodistrict will appreciate it accordingly. Tho harmony and good government of the school leave nothing to be desired under Mr Bcnge's able supervision." Complimen tary reference was also made to the second master, Mr J. J. Poland. The number of children on the roll now exceeded 501', about 100 new pupils having been admitted during the last three months, with promise of a still further increase. Steps had beon taken to bring the compulsory clauses of the Act under the notice of parents or guardians who were remiss in their duty. Several over-age pupils had been admitted to the school during tho year, but this privilege was. granted on the.. understanding that it would be subject to revision by this year's Com mittee. A school library had been estab lished witli a vote of £10 from the Commit tee, backed up by another £10 accruing from a concert given under the auspices of tho head-master, ably assisted by other talent. A very handsome mottled kauri book - case, with desks, etc., had been provided for the library and for the nucleus of a natural science collection out of the proceeds_ of a Becond entertainment; bub a deficit of £5 advanced by tho Head Master remained unpaid, and it was therefore proposed to get up a third entertainment shortly to wipe off this liability. It was also intended that any surplus arising therefrom should be devoted, with tho Committee's sanction towards tho pur chase of instruments for a brass band in connection with the School. A gentleman had already offered his services as con ductor, and probably the temporary use of instruments could bo. obtainocl. Tho Committee's funds, amounting to £70 per annum, had been supplemented by a grant of £13, which had been spent, in putting the drains, fences and. grounds around tho old building in repair for winter use. A terrestrial globe had beon pur chased, and during the winter prizes were kindly given by tho Rev. H. R. Dewsbury for compositions founded on lectures de livered by him. At the Art Society's Ex hibition, of tho senior scholars, who exhibited under Mr Bengo's direction, ob tamed certificates of morit.and one a monoy prize, tho school achieving the distinction of highest merit among public schools. Thanks were due to the Arti Sooiety for free admission of scholars, and to tho Ferry Company's. manager (Mr Alison) for passages to and fro. In conclusion . the Committee expressed unabated confidence in the headmaster and the teaching staff, " under whose guid ance the school is not only efficiently con ducted, but is a credit to tho district.1' Ths balance-sheet up to the 25th hist, (yester day) showed tho total receipts to have been £129 13s 7d, and tho expenditure £98 ss, leaving a credit balanqe of £31 8s 7d in the bank. On the motion of Mr Wilkinson, seconded by Mr Tanfield, the re port and balance-sheet were adopted. — The following gentlemen were nominated for the position of r;ominittcemon :—Messrs W. Philcox, Mason, Tanfield, Wilkinson, Gascoigne,H'ooker, Brown, Malcolm Niccol (Mayor of Devonport) and the Rev. J. Bate?;. Messrs hiccol and Brown with drew, and the remainder were then elected without recourse being had to the ballot. Mr Mays commented in very laudatory terms on the satisfactory progress qf the school under Mr Bengo'a

management. Votes of thanks to the out going 0 Committee, and to the chairman brought the meeting to a close. The now Committee met subsequently, when Mr Wilkinson was re-elected chairman,

CORRESPONDENCE.

Our Public Schools.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—Every parent in this colony should take a pride and feel deeply interested in our public schools. What would our fathers have given to have the advantages our children enjoy, and yet too often how lightly they are esteemed by us. Tho future of our country should compel our utilising to tho full, present opportunities, and also jealously guarding them from open or secret foes. The same dangers that con front older communities are in germ here, hence the great importance of every child in the community receiving an elementary education, that having received so much they should bo anxious for more. On the necessity of higher and technical education being within the reach of the major part of our young people, I will not now do more than mention, From the re turns for 18S5, it i 3 gratifying to find an in creaso In the averago attendance at the schools. It is a matter of deep regret that we so soon in a new country are realising how difficult it is to live. The return? or children at school from tho age of 10 and under 13 wero : girls, 14,426 ; boys, 15,537 ; while from 13 and under 15 the number had decreased to: girls, 5,197; boys, 5,340; over 15 the numbers were : girls, 1,113 ; boys, 883; showing the withdrawal (no doubt in most cases with deep rogret) of 19,420 scholars about tho age of 13 years. Those figures «how the importance of the children having tho b»\st teaching possible while they are attending the schools. Every parent should feel the importance of doing their utmost to secure the regular at tendance of their children at school, and aid the teachers by supervising the home lessons. —Yours, etc., Southern Cnu&s'.

Running of Tramears on Sun days.

(To the Editor.)

Silt,—A petition to the City Council was lying at tho churches for signatures against the running of cars on Sundays, and was freely commented on by the ministers occupying the pulpits. I do not see the necessity of tho tram service for that particular day, neither do I see the need for persons (church pillars) living say 1 to 4 miles from town, or even a longer distance, who are in a position to keep their carriage und footman, driving into church. Now, sir, are not thoso not so well off equally entitlod to attend their church in as easy but less gorgeous and expensive style 1 One clergyman hinted at "increased revenue" being tho primary object. Is not tho same a fact in reference to the churches ? They cannot got on without money, and these gentry aro continually breaking the fourth command ment—which fact tho parsons done their oyes to, because thoy would lose their contri butions, and they ihumsclvos would be affected by the withdrawn! of this support. Does " going up to Jerusalem " make their worship any better in tho eyes of the Almighty, or are they any better Christians or followmcn ? I think not. Then, Mr Edior, as the ministers are aware of this existing evil, why dp they not denounce it, nnd not encourage it as they are doing by their silence ? And how do they exjwet the people to vote against tho luxury of a ride to church on "Sunday in face of tho above V The clergy themselves have this N matter in then" own hands to a very large extent; then let them see to it,— Yours, &c,"SuBUiiB.

Botany and Agriculture.

(To the Editor.)

Stß,—Allow mo to make a fow .remarks anent the Board of Education's action in refusing to pay half tho fees of pupil teachersfor University instruction in botany and agriculture. It appears to me that such instruction is of the highest possible import ance from a utilitarian point of view, as well as very entertaining and refining in itself. For are we not all dependent upon the agri culturists and fruit-growers; and is it not probablo that if such matters wero taught in our schools, a considerable percentage of the scholars would in after life bo induced to tako to agri cultural pursuits ? Moreover, are not such studies (and especially botany) calculated to train the observing powers '! Yet, while wo occasionally hear a growl at the uselessneas of somo of the subjects taught in our school*?, when a proposal such as the above is made, the Board rejects it, and one member must needs go out of his way to charge the pro fessor with tho desire to bleed the pupil teachers of the fees. An a matter of fact, the professor would not rcceivo tho fees at all. The proposal, as I understand it, had nothing whatever to do with taking a degree, as ntated in your article of Saturday, seeing that agriculture, at any rate, is not one of the subjects for degree. On further consideration; 1 think you will agree that half the fees (which are extremely low, viz., 15s a'term) would have been money extremely well-spent.—Yours, &c, C.

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Drapery, Clothing:, &c I HOBSON-ST. I • \\ %> VISIT iO II CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND HABIT . MAKERS, HOBSON-STREET. Wft respectfully invite attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the present season. Our Great Variety and Choice of .tho Best Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talont we omp.oy, and llio great success of our eH'ort3 to produce Superior Garmonts, PERFECT in FIT, and UNEXCELLED in CUT and STYLE. Rives us ovcry 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 incomes to procure necessaries in'the easiest possible way. All Goods are marked in plain figures. C'asl) Customers receive 5 nor cont. discount (one shilling in tho pound sterling) on all parcels, of 20a and upwards. ■\ INSPECTION INVITED. Tram cars pass the door. p> t\ a v.-'i so n; .BABY LINEN , . AND LADIES' UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE, Has opened TWO CASES OF NEW UXDERLINEN, Hand-mad i and Machine-made. SOMli OK THE PrETTUEST CIOODS IN THE TRADE, And will bo sold Cheap-! ' : Hand-made Night Dresses] from lis Cd-CTISs Ccl" Chemises „ 3s lid to-Bs«d „ Drawers „ Us Od to Ss 64 Machine-made Night-Drcasea, trimmed, from Is9d . : Machine-made Chemises, plain, Is 3d ; trimmed, from is Gd Machiric-mado Drawers, plain, Is; trimmed, ■ la ad Splendid Assortment of NEW BABY LINEN. Merino Pelisses, from '2s lid to 30s; Cloaks, Js Cd to 235; Kobcs, :Js Od to 255: Night and Day Gowns, Is Gd to Gs <sd: Infants' Hoods, Hals. Bonnets. 23 Cd to Ifislkl; Morino Frocks, Is 01 to flu O. 1; Flannels, iihort and' Long Slips, Siquaros. Bib«. Shirts and Bands- Waterproof bhceU, Nupkins, Aprons, and Bibs. A largo variety to chooso from at tho very lowest prices. No. 9. JUNCTION QUKKN & GREYJBTS._ KEEP PAOE WITH THE TIMES J. H. DALTON, TAILOR, Victoria Street Estst, Auckland, AXD Tennyson Street, Napier, . ■ -■..'- 0m PATTERNS OF CLOTS jj||L GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING Imm p H^M|- To Moasnro, r^^ Post FrM wlth Prlce Ll*ts> ; l^^mi Serge Suit ... :. 210 ! *f ox' No< J SorKO Suit 310 ffl z& Fancy Serge Suit .. 410 m*m Heavy Diagonal .. 416 If W Black Cloth Suit .. 410 LJliiiii^ExtPa Sack .. ..0 0 w*TSS3iJr f rO cK and Uress Suit 7 S G*ntlemen'« Covtrt Oo*tr, PRICE LIST W' FOR 18S0-ISB7. i^^^^Jk LATEST FASHIONS JfuH ' In Gentlemen's and Boys* >f kj wg ISSA Clotlilns, etc., and Easy Beif - Measurement Forms a jj; W[ff GRATIS AND POST FREE, ■ I 'I I On Application. || | | Cheques, Postal Orders, etc., ' S§ p^^H to be crossed 0. H. DAUTON. yr--Wq§p ■ GentUman'* JKorniac Coat »nd Vwt. TROUSERS Sg^l GIVEN AWAY B||P With Each Suit. WMI p All Goods are sent CAR- g RIAGE PAID, and if not I|f W\ approved ap© exohan^ i M ed, op the money reuiru, I ll^B eel (whichever pre- G«ntlen\«n's ?rsok 0o»ti, Qoq^ Tweed Suit 2 10 0 Trousers -0126 '| M : Gent low "«'s Twstd ■■■■■• '. B»fk Switi,



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Easiness Notices. Nvo sr o Buyers of Good Second-hand Grain Sock STONE BROS. ■q^CKsTJ SACKST* SACKS! he Und e r S ißnedls"rCa 8 h Buyer of Good Secondhand Grain Sac^^^^ Customs-street. mo n d house, JLV * AUCKLAND. VV COCHBAN, Semr., FAMILY BUTCHER. bros. CONVEYANCES ON HIRE, bfflce: Victoria Wharf. General Cartors, Receiving and Forwarding Agents. Waggon for Furniture Removal. Coal Coke, and Firewood Dealers, General Carters, &c. Telephone : Dkvosport Bureau. TK7ARNOCK. BROTHERS, SOAP AND CAN BDLE BhMVNWACTURERS, SOAP COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract of Soap. Diainfectant Powder, First Prize Yellow Blue Mottled. Double Crown, Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medic nal and Toilet: Soaps, made from the purest of Tallows, &Sffices-DURHAM-STREET, Auckland. N.B.— Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. MRS WIGG'S NEWTON LAUNDRY GREY-STRKET (Near the Top),- Established 1880. Visitors to, and Residents of, Auckland arc requested to observe that this Laundry is the "best in the town. All articles carefully washed br band and finished in the most superior style by thoroughly practical hands. Gents Clothes cleaned and thoroughly pressed j Lace Curtains redressed ; Ladies' Dresses washed and ironed. These Just items are a speciality at this Jbstao B.D WIN JONES (Lato E. and A. Jonesl, House, Furnishing, and Geneiul IRONMONGER. Ponsonby Road and Pompallier Terrace, Auckland, N.Z. Agent for the Phoenix-Fire Office. 1 Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening Star. Post Office Savings Bank, Money Order Offlce. Telegraph Station, Telephone Buaeau. Tfr. L E-. y S ' BOOKBINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, VrVNPHAM-STJtKEI". MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sunday School Books Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKa Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS npHE AMERICAN CORN BROOM y , COMPANY, EXMOUTH'ST RE E T, AUCKLAND. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. MO D E L■ S. . , Boys having Mechanical Genius can be supplied with Model Engine Fittings, consisting of Cylinders, Taps, Safety Valves, Whistles' &c, J. HOWDEN, Jeweller, , • ■ ■ Queen-street. 7EALANDIA SHEEP DIP. £j ■ , iij. ■_. ; : ■.■-. • This DIP, prepared by Ourselves, is an entirely dltftirent article to anything now offered to Sheep Owners, and all wo ask is A TRIAL TO PROVE ITS VAST ■ SUPE RIORITY OVER OTHER DIPS, We guarantee it to absolutely DESTROY all INSECTS infesting sheep, to Improve the con dition of the-Wool, and to bo quite harmless to persons using it. • . KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO.'S Now Zealand Drug Company, Limited. mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. ON APPLICATION TO E. PORTER AND CO., AGENTS FOR NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, The services of the Company's Travelling In structor can be obtained, without charge, to ndviso in the uso of Nobel's Dynamite, Gelatine Dynamite, and Blasting Gelatine, and Suporin tend Blasting Operations. It is requested that applications bo sent in as early as possible to ' E. PORTER &; CO.. .-'■'• '■ ' Quoen-street. pRO- 0 N-D LIME. ground~lime ~ FOR SALE: SOUTHGA.TE'.S. MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME, i In any Quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floor, Collars, &c, (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualifies).- F6p tanks ttnd other wot ; work it i? a flrs>clßßa iiiftterial. ' B. KEAN E. • S~O~L E AGENT CUSTOMSrSfREET. p.0.b., 284] [high-street A R th. u-R; jyr a. s'y, MANUFACTURERS'. AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. FOR SALE, PloJn Enamolled, and Coloured. Window GW?re Nails Portland Cqment Royal Romy Sta,roh , Safety Matches . . < ■ ■ ■'. Havannaand Manilla Cigara : Claret and. Brandies T>A.,PBR HANG INGS. W. PHILLIPPS& SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185-PACK AGES—.IBS ■ COMTAININO - 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSI3TINQ OF ~:■..'■* " ' -;NEW, PATTERNS, : v ■ For Drawinß, Dininif. Bod- Rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion '• ' or Cottage. ~ ".„„," BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—91(5 SCRIM S< AND, HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS. WHITE . LEAD, OILS..TURPS, VARNISHES • ANb ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIP PS & SON, W ANP 87, QUfiEN'STBEJCT,



• Money. '\\ > ONEY TO LENDTdfc^>s intcrest.-R. LAISHLj^f^ || ONEY TO LENIT^r??S interest.-S. Jackson, j|^«! ONEYTOLEND^^? sums, upon firßt-classfreohSS-1 * ill repayable cither weekly or atth* ** a term ot ycars.-Applj-Burton £b£ and 0, MorcuiHile Chambers 13 dnkfiW pi! New Zealand), Quceo-gtrMC^^^ ' MONEY TO LEND^T^ ■ " current rates. ' : HhH ARCH. BUCHANAN, ?0 ,,, 1t Queen-st. (opposite BanQ MONEY TO LEND On^; F)-cehokl Security. ■ % : WM. READ BLOOMFIELD'&» IPS, Victoria Arcade, Queen-slrcct, "'* MONEY TO LENITir' 1 , . rate of in tercst.—Apply t 0 \ Solicitors, jfaprnj1, ONEY TO LEND^n^jJ"' First-class Freehold Securing WILLIAM COLKMAN. Soiicife National Inauranco BWiSMi « —~2l9hsi»*, • £3000'Zi?.£3>£ hold security.-Devore and Cooper $" Quocn street. ' Win. S. Cochrane, Cochraiie'a Aurt7! 18a, Queen-street. _ v*< MONEY LENT ON PEOlifto KOTKS ( HOUSES,FURN'ITug. * BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MOETUAGIiS NEUO T U (g . JOHN W. HARI)Ie'\- Land, Commission, and Estate \,>, HIGH-STREET, AucklmdT* - : _________ QUEENSLAND MORTGAGE,-^ *OZ> AND DISCOUNT BANKING COMPAXyP DakiTst-stbeet (off Queen-street),,i|y|J HEAD OFFICE: Brisbaae. - Acencies: Auckland, Sydney,-ancl!fiai|S MONEY advanced from £3 and uitsJ?| any amount required, to suit the borrow-. PERSONAL, FREEHOLD.,' I;EABEHMiB any TANGIBLE SECURITY,'repSyaJSgH way a3 may be. arranged, cither,^^M MONTHLY, or QUARTERLY iLstal^l lowest current rates. ■'■■ - J^Ti- ADVANCES made on FURNITUREtJf removal; also, on all kinds of MEUpHifms including BOND WARRANTS, to, BILLS DISCOUNTED at current rate % Interviews and communications iJ^H strictly confldential. \ || Office Hours : From 10 till 5 o'^ Bank op England Notes Ciumu V: ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN J B i DISCOUNT BANK, - - 9 60, SHORTLAND - STREET, AUeElt":: (Opposite A. Clark and Sons' \Va: ■„..... And Little Collins-st., Mclboutu-I LOANS are advanced from £'..■ . Personal, Freehold, and Leasehoh M Repayable by : , i: Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly liutfev At Lowest Current Rates, Advances made on Furniture without- r and all classes of Merchrtiidiso, J Loans granted upon Life Policies!, LfigMm Interests unrter AVills. » Bills Discounted at Current 1..-:; Loans upon Deposit of Dc eds. Ml, , Ea3y Instalments. |J Terms Gratis. All comiminirntui' -■ . . views held strictly coniiduaUalj^.w TNDUSTRIAL AN P PROVIDI': JL PERMANENT BUILDING.'LIM INVESTMENT.SQCIKTY-OF AyflM SCALE OF REPAYW ENT iaJL'tft'. { Repaymentsextend- Per Week i?™tffii ing over for £100.', £ s _ d _ f - lyear .... 2 00 101! 3 years .. .. OH 7 US1: 5 years .. .. 010 0 130 i 7 years .. -... 0 711 Itt | .10 years :. .. 06 3 ~m!i And other Periods to suit Borrovreii The Board has powor in cases' of Site "Want of Employment to SUSPEND MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS, PART OR WHOLE OF> THE-IHI MAY BE REPAID AT ANK#! INTEREST CEASES ON THE POJ REPAID. : ~ DEPOSITS. : \:.f Tho Society receives Deposits as tinder:- --3 months ■.. ;-..-- ■.•.': :6 JpercenH 6 months .. .. - ..'6}'pefc«i ■ Special arrangement for longer petiwi Corner of QUEEN STREET and Vsl& LANE, Auckland. "> JOHN BANCROft .;,: ■ .■■-: : :/.-; ..^ :■:> .;£NO ADCKLA ND ' PERMANENT,: OPERATIVE BUILDING &|Ji MENT SOCIETY. ' • Office : 147 Quee^-bire'STS LOANS granted upon approved ■ se^nißl Freehold or Leasehold Properties wm £20 to £C,COO, principal and interesttiemgffl able iv instalments at the following liffij Rates for repayment oi: each £100 LiorrtP-J Repayments extend^ ~ ■ -■■Ifo.tal 'As® :■ . iugover Per Week. 'Be^Jf ———■ ; , £;8 . 1d .,.. T^SS ■lyear. .. .. 20 0' i,lloti 2 yoa.rs .. .. 10 10 ,£IOBJ 5 years.. .. 011 7 11315 ■4 years .. .. Oil 8-; m s 6 years .. .. 0 8 9 IoCW 8 years .. .. 07 1 ■ MJ'£ 10 years .. . 0 6 3 -l^jjj And in the same proportion forsmallf v or larger loans. DEPOSITS.-Tho Society receives woJj deposit :—For G months, 64 per cent R6W at 7'days' notice, oi por cent, per annniu.^. EEW ZEALAND MQBTaA6BffI AND DISCOUNT BANK, . ■■'■■■■■ HIQH-STitKET . , {' ■ • ;: (Noxt to Atkins Printing 0." GRANTS LOANS OF. £o TO' £lf I PERSONAL SECUBiTV, . / FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SliCP* FIRST AND SKCOND MORTCfA'^j ANY AVAILABLE SECUBI|| ■ . , ' , IiKI'AYABLBJN.^IBiI WEEKLY OR -MONTHLY' INSTAWfI Or in any way to suit tho Borrower' g Loans on Furniture without reinovali all kinds of Merchandise m Loans may be ropaid at tho rate of Si Vs'- ■, ' , woqk in tho PpuniJ, Bills Discounted at Current i&K 4 ;' Bank of England Notes nnfl Amtr, Itf^j i Notes BoiikV- A.U communications strictly conn>.«t,,, ■ NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE. l-< ' t AND DISCOUNT BA>% |. HIGH-STREET .1; __ (Nexi? to Atkins PitiNTiNfi un'^i^ M^i j)R. s TUfh Aro tho only Safe and GBNOI^ jjjg FE MALE ■ MEPI CI- j A'dvortUeu. % &' FEMALE IPILLS, 2s | Pronounced a boon, r^ jjgjsv.;. FEMALE LIVER axd ANTIBIUOV" " Prevent many troubles peculiar-!^jj«§ Good for. all ages. A Fan^S^ffffl Corrective. Sold overy>vlicn|Ag DR U 0 G0 M T Nl» ' p