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The Auckland Star.

'^VOh XVIII.~No. 125.

AUCKLAND, N.Z M SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1887.

PRICE-ONE .PENNY.

TABLE TALK.

Government defeated. General election sOdn.. Three words to the electors'. "^! '•' Register, register, register !" Another death from the Onehunga firo. Suitable weather for the yacht raco to day.' ' - ft ' : '/ '-.-"•

Walking match-in the City Hall to-nifht. And "The Octoroon" at the Opera House. A Caledonian Society has been started "a. Napier. . ' ■'■' . -:* ■ Bishop Stuart is president and there are 200 members. , The different i Scotch Societies in; the colony ought to federate. - With all these faults, Colonial Scots are not sufficiently " clannish.", Local thaivmaturgists are quite puzzled by " Thauiria." ', 'v j' .■:.".. !'':-, Thatwonderful lady receives more visitors since her removal. "'-l, • *-r --,■>; . Otago Protection League last night re solved to give hearty support to the Govern ment at " the present ci-itical time." "'; ■ Within a&w^oiirs afterwards the crisis had culminated in the defeat of the; Govern ment, j • • ■: '■•■ ■;• " I The question now is— * • Who is! to' pro tect ,the Protectionists ?" -, ■' ;. ; Wonder if " Solomon " Stout will be suc ceeded by " Rehoboam " Atkinson ? " Solomon Stout " is good! i Reminds me of the old song "Solomon Lob." '-_"-■ •■: " Solomon Lob was a ploucrhman stout,' And a ranting (.avalier ;" ".'.'' But Solomon Stout is a lubberly lout," Who ruled the roast out here ! '''" The " most unkindest" vote against the Government was that of Wi Ivatene, whose return had been specially manipulated on the supposition that he would support the Ministry. Captain Metcalf has been appointed a,s sisfcaiit harbour-master at Westporfc. The glove contest between * Richardson and Matthews does not come' off till next Saturday night. It was stated by mistake that it took place to-night. '. * No great loss though.another mistake took place, and it never came off at all. The incendiary rat at Wellington." "' Coroner's jury find 'thai' the fire which destroyed Mi-B: Edwards's house at Island Bay originated among some matches in a wardrobe. ' ... Mr Justice Gillies-has.returned -to Eng land from his tour in Europe. ':' More direct steamers'for- New Zealand. Messrs Tyser and Co.1 announce'tlie floating of a company entitled the Colonial Shipping Company. The first steamer will be Donald Currie and Co:'s Balmoral Castle, which leaves London in July. " • Sensation in the House of Representatives yesterday, when a petition;;.with 2,243 sig natures in favour of; the •Government tanff proposals was presented from Christchurph. Another sensation when a' petition; with' 2,439 signatures was presented from Auck land against the employment of barmaids'. Shows whether the . people follow tlie ledd of Mistress Mary in politics ! ; ' Mr Spreckle did not come by thei mail steamer, as expected. '.; • .« No (he hats a better frnbye on the board. He means to' come by next steamer; and work appoint with the^.cOlonial delegates who accepta free passage from him. . . I see. He ' got alarmed at the pro'speeb of the new Canadian mail route wiping but the San Francisco contract. •'_' Result of the Volunteer troubles to be tieen in the new regulations .'g^etted.^mth regard to the promotion of captains. ."' ' Oh, yes-; these little disturbances;"'do good by clearing the atmosphere. ' Christchurch Chamber of Commerce are alarmed at the invasion of the: rabbit.



... SMppi-ag,. f^' TTNION STEAMSHIP ||n^S«_| U COMPANY OF NEW PGfe I ZEALAND (LIMITED). l-^PI ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS , i |M_^ SERVICE. .'• jf OVERLA.ISD ROUTE TO THROUGH AMERICA. '•;_-._ine alike the heat of the Red Sea and the »"* cold of Cape Horn. ■' mkn Steamers of this Line are appointed to . and Auckland for Honolulu and IS; ..incised every four weeks, sailing as I ' jiiaerj--*-__—: : _— ""~~ ™ Leave Leavo Arrive ifgtaHnor. Jons, gy^noy, Auck. 'Frisco. .^jpoai 3000 June 15 June2o July 10 <^_te aro available for twelve mon'hs, and 'f° passengors can break their journey at nrtund, Honolulu, San FrnHcisco, and any Sof caU en route to New iTork-. 'v'fiiroTigh Fares, Sydney or Auck'and, to I "J England, 'yjjjj. £59 to £67 10s. Stisekabs, £30 3s, -j. a ll information apply at any of Hie 'fflCfok STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF ( # NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). ! TTTN'ION STEAMSHIP P^^^ COMPANY OF NEW ZEA II^P^ L.VND (LIMITED). PsS_p| TIME TA bIE.-May. ml TARANAKI, NELSON, -PICTON, WEL^ KTJNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST' " ffIASTPORTS (from Mamikau). •"^r.:: | Date of Sailing. [j^gj j^r~trTTacß., 31, 1 p.m. 1 12 noon". SFfAKANAKI, WELLINGTON, AND •■ LYTTELTON (Special Service). g^sr ■• i ______________-_______-__£_• 1 1 r_-_ mRGISBCiRNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, I LYTTEIiTON, AND PORT CHALMERS '• (from Auckland). ' jfiSAPOUEi. | Thurs., June 2, noon I • — ;y_IBARAPA I Tliurs., June 9, noon | — '^nFOBMELBOURNE (Via Blufj). ViXAPOUKi I Thurs., June 2, noon I — w_n__?__PA* I Thurs., June!), noon | — .. *Calls at Hobart. ' fORHQNOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO.' iL-BgOSA ■ I Mon., June 20,1 p.m. | —■ ■ ■-•T. • FOR SYDNEY. P.oto-Uhanal Tue5.,31,5 p.m. | — ~T~ FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. MWATA | Mon., 30 5 p.m. | - •■.-; (Cargo till noon). ~FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. 'BOTO-tAH'SA I Tues., 31 May, 5 p.m. j — j ""FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER AND ( o r _,_- > ,,.. WELLINGTON. _~STB-_,ia | Tues . 31, 6 p.m. ) — ]:f.'i ■■-■? FOR CREYMOUTH. JokauT " I Tues., Juno 7, 2 p.m. | — • Cargo must he -booked and alongside- TWO HOURS beforo advertised time of departure. 'Passage.Tickets must be taken at the Com- • WsOffice. .- ■:•_; ■- • . inokland Branch, corner Queen and Customs ,V • ttrtieta.' ■■ ' ML "^ .C.TEAM TO THAMES, ; 1 _^__a.^f ■ KJ Connecting withRfVER -t_ll_l^-L> STEAMERS for STIRLING- , : i^Mm* WOR TH, O HINEMURT, WAITEKADRI. WAIHI, ■ m __ROHA.GOLDF___.LDS. MORRINSVILLE. 'WWTOA^LAINS, AND GRANT AND - _■ OSIER'SSETTLEMEN T. ■'•--n;.-s-i-' TIMETABLE. •"'"■ .S.S. ROTOMAHANA. * P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. . . ' gROM AUCICLAND. ~ | Rotqaiahana. I Enterprise. Ssturday 2314.30 afternoon I — Monday 30 — I £30 afternoon Tnesflay ' 311 8 morning i — Wednea. 1j 9 morning | G. 30 evening Thnrsday" 2 [11 morning I — Friday ' 3| - I9night Saturday ' i 111.30 morning 1 — ■ .- FROM THAMES. '■ " ,| ROTOMAnAKA. | EXTo-RPKISE Saturday 281 — I 8.30 night Monday 30110.33 morning | — Tuesday 31 j 1.30 afternoon 111 night Wednes. 112 afternoon | — Thursday '21 — | 3 afternoon Friday 313.30 afternoon 1 — .Saturday _j 5 afternoon I 6.30 evening 'Landing cargo at Shortland Wharf, -..turn Tickets will be issued from Monday, 23rd, available till May 31 :— Saloon 10s ..Steerage 7sGd Children Half-fare. No cargo received for Rotomahana within ■ kalf-an-honr of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or ; Discharging Live Stock. GEO. FRASER, Agent. JLJT^ m A U R A N G A, |fS§g£&/" OPOTIKI, AND mm^ WHAKATANE. I Theas. l '.'. ■ '.'.. ---:• CHELMSFORD { ■ .tt leavo.Qucen-strelet Wharf (weather and _w& circumsteoces permitting), at 5 p.m., m MONDAY EVENING, 30th inst. -Agcnts-J. BonELL, Taurahga; Whakatano, '.aP.Bluett; Abbott & White, Opotiki. \ ,Apply to ;,;;■:; ; sharp & co., 'Mi-''. -. Commerce-street • rj- .. qi'E _y_TTO~L^f_yoK i!»^^_v» PENINSULAR &■ ORlEN m£Gssg> TAL STEAM NAVIGA- W?™&^ ■''■ TION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT v__ -V (Via'Coloiaho and Boiiibay). ' Stanmr-r ' Leave Leave Mcl : ... bteamer. . Sydrioy# bourne. SS^E May 25 "May 31 fffSMi,.... JuneS JuneU .'.^BAR-i-Hcid., -JimO'22 June 28 tejiATTA....;:... July 6 July-12 yEHUOE.. July 20 July 26 5f55iLiA............. Augusts August 9 ligWA.,' August 17 Angugtjg Jud ihencetorward every alternate week. rassensrers and cargo booked to London, Mar ™uw, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan, at operate rates. " . m turn tickets issued both to first and second S« Paasongers at especially low rates. Cheap '•served accommodation can be obtained in this •^Pany-s vessels. • me Second Saloon having heen thoroughly Organised, this Company "is now enabled to Spending passengers to Europe unrivalled ■■Swaamodation at the following greutl ■ re-; "•«« rates :- We Ticket.. £37 'fwmlo. (Availahlo for 12 months) .- *Co rassengers booked at Auckland at same rates ■"Mftiey or Melbourne. tOT au particulars, apply to ' n _ CRUICKSHANK & CO., ■^_j_eea_Btreet, Auckland. _Agents. Iy&fa.'; "pOR LONDON DIRECT. TO SAIL ABOUT MAY 30. s^a The iron clipper barque ■ '. ' . EASTERHILL, P^.t-'liilt -under special survey, Theo. WaPA Commander, will sail as above. ? o*looll i 3 necessary for remain- ttcellont accommodation for saloon Tigers, Anderson & macfarlane. S-_. ■ ■:,':. - . ' li&sk "in OR LONDON |^k JP DIRECT. •^^_^The Magnificent Iron Clipper li*. HERMIONE, i).i^gJster,D. T. Roberts, Commander, at lowest current rates. \ teSi^essel has good engagements, early r^mm lor space is necessary. UD. NATHAN & C 0,..



Shipping; 4ss3®3fc ».L H°KGA STEAM -MW-& NAVIG-A-'HON CO. (Limited). CALLING^ AT AWITU POLLOCK, WAI PIPI, and other places. TIME-TABLE.-S.sT MANUKAU. Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: May. 30-Monday. 11.30 a.m. 30-Mondav, 3 p.m. Jl-Tuesday, 1 p.m. 31-Tucsday, ..30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permittin_: -,£,... i.*- 0,1'?*.. received within half an hour advertised time of leaving. Airfreights payable before delivery of goods chSa n e 8K 0r Shil)ping' « <•** J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. J^aK^r- SS- COROMANDEL. ' >®_3__r__X?>'. ' ■ <& ' W THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIMI^IBLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel • Monday, 30.12 noon . Tuesday, 31, 12 noon VV ednes., 1.12 noon Thursday, 2,12 noon J. riday, 3,12 noon Saturday, 1,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging livo stock. No cargo received without Shipping Noto, nnd within half-an-hour of advertised time of departure. All Parcels must he prop aid on Board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. I?^^ -tihe::new Zealand i^W^i SHIPPING. COMPANY'S |f3"jjpy.I.OYAL MAIL LINE OF 8| STEAMERS (under Contract witli the New Zealand Government) will bo des patched with Her Majesty's Mails as under for L 0 ■_*. D 0 N, Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira:— Steamers. Tons.D-^tSre .| Date i ISS7. Aof.angi 4,163 Lyttelton I Juno 2 Rimutaica.. _,_73 ) .-■ Juno 30 RUAI-EHU _,439 ( A h s™^ July 28 Kaikouea -,W L D"; August's To-.Gak.ko _,IS3J rausea. Sept. 22 ■ j I And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Particulars may he learned by application to— CHARLES V. HOUGHTON, Local Manager. Customs-street, Auckland. ::, j: cshaw, saviill, and tgf^^&M* ALBION COMPANY r (Limited). MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. Tlic.. following powerful now steel-built Steamers arc appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: , (Final port as arranged.) ** Steamer. ||t|| Commander. ?**&£* .«i I ! II- i lonic .. 1753 3000 J. G. Cameron May 23 Coptic ..'.13073000 W. H. Kidley June 25 Tainui .. '5200 3000 B. J. Bat low 'July 23 Doric ' ..'47413000 W.J. Jennings August 20 Arawa .. 5200 3501 J. Stewart Sept. 17 lonic " ..'_753 3000 J. G. Cameron October 15 11' 1 i The Arawa and Tainui are new steamers of the latest tlesign. The First-class Passenger Accommodation is in a citadel saloon on tho main-deck amidships, and the sleeping berths are of extra largo size. The Second-class Accommodation is very superior, and is situated-under the poop deck. Steerage passengers will have most excellent and roomy accommodation in the between The' White Star steamers lonic, Doric, and Coptic, will be conducted by the managers of that line, who have made thoir service the most comfortable and popular afloat. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each steamer. , .„,_.., All the steamers above-named 'Will be fitted with the Electric Light. The Homeward Route will be bo via Rio de Janeiro, and tho time occupied should not ex ceed 40 days. PASSAGE MONEY. Saloon From 00 guineas and upwards. Second Cabin... „ 40 „ ~ Steerage „ IS to 20 guineas „ Return Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rates. The Undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the COl0ny: L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHEK. ~~^~r~ /^RIENT LINE. -t'.. . -;,?V STEAM TO LONDON. — From Sydney. From Melbourne. Lusitaxia ....IMaTfl May 27 TiTOtmiA .Tune_ June 10 S:::::::::. Unois j«m Ibebia lJuly2 Julyo And fortnightly thereafter. -Through Fares from Now Zealand to London: SteS^lJ to ,24vS-ondSo «««!« *GSUNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), . - Agents mis ew Zealand. PsiM-C Notices. HPECIALTY in' Macintoshes at J. H. >_, ' Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. "TO'oiiSTED SUITS, .with an extra Pair W of Trousers for nothing, £4.-At J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. "■""VST-HAT are the Wild Waves Saying ?" VV Buy C. A..Porter's Ladies' Felt, Plush, and Sb-aw Winter Hats, all at In each (sold elso ■whovotft 3s lid to 10s 6d). - Call at corner of Queen and Wakefiold-streets. ~_r*'»r«iio/f^flfe to Lend, in sums not less »0""" tlia» £300-3. Jackson, jr., Solicitor, Queen-street. "j'tj'B'rLEE . DECORATIONS. USE PAVITT'S BRONZES. Agent—W. G. PAVITT, West-street, Newton. TUNE, 1887.-NOTICE. -Any special t?y Jubilee Donations towards the mainte nance and extension of the work of the Auckland Scripture Gift Association will be mostTgrTtefullf received and. acknowledged irVfablished, 1877. Unsectanan. National. Kages may be left in care of Messrs. Champ taloup and Cooper, Stationers, Queen-street; or at the Depot, High-street. On behalf of the Committee, un uenai g^ ROUT) Hon> T r Ca g. ,&ssslts^&^^ SroSof his friends as. heretofore. N.B.- Brunswick Fruit Depot, XTILLAGE'SETTLEMENT^, ' Inquirers aftor' information respecting VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS should call at Crown Lands Oiflce. behind Bnf^*"* Mr JohnLundon and others will attend d^tlj from eleven to twelve, for the purpose of giving



IFor Sale. JQIOR SALE, a Buggy Phaeton in good L 1 order.—Apply Stak bflico. FOR SALE, a quiet Pony, carries a lady; also Side-saddle', nearly new.—Ap ply J. Forshaw, Otaliuhu, opposite Wes'eyan Chapel.. "S^OR SALE, close to Ponsonby-road, .JL 1 Houses, low price. £10 and £30 deposits. Sampson M. Pratt, Commission Agent, Pon sonby and Erankliu-roads. FOR SALE, cheap, two 200 gallon Tanks in prime condition, with taps complete; a quantity of Shop Pi Mings, and a Set of Straight S.ai.3 and Handrail, 16ft. in length and 2ft 3in. in width.—Apply to George Staines. TDIOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap and JL ' terms very easy, CSO acres good Land with docp-frontagc. Only eight miles from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppct Hoiiscand L-nd Agent, 05, Queen-street. FOR SALE, I Harmonium (large) ; haa great organ pedals and knee swell: perfect condition and nearly new; coat £.0; price -.15; owner leaving, must Sell.—Apply Mr Doyle, Grocer, corner Kyber Pass and Symonds-street. Also, a Piano for sale, 19 guineas. F'~ OR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Alton' Road, a good 7-roomcd House, with scul lery, wash-house, gas and water, etc., and largo allotment. Price very low.—Apply to John bopyet, House and Lund Agent, (ii Queen-street. I^IOR SALE, Boarding-house, select, with - permanent boarders ;in a pleasant loea-itv, five minutes from Queen-street; exceptionally good house, cither for boarders or private resi dence. Kent low. Price, about £.0 for furniture and fixtures valued at a low rate.-Address at Star Office. Iff.Oß .SALE, Cheap (second-hand). 2 ' Single and 2 Double-seated Bug-viea, one wagsronotte, one Lady's Phaeton with hood, one Low Pony Phaeton, and Several Sets of Smgle Harness. — Edwin Harvic, Upper Symonds-street. OR~~IMMEDIATI_ SALE, as the owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of -38 acres, ISO acres of it in gra'-s, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the balance in bush; orchard, house, and building*; and a very low price will be taken,—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen Street. I" HOR SALE, or To Let. in Victoria A venue, Rcmuera, a Beautiful House of ton rooms, with bath, wash, coal-house, dairy-man's room, coach-house, stable, etc , largo orchard, glass-house, suitable for vinery; tho whole in lirst-class order; together with 9 acres of land; one of the most charming spots in this favourite locality. Immediate possession can be given.— Apply to P. G. Clayton, or Vaile and Douglas. im or s a" l c. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, MOUNT ALB (CUT.—Splendid Freehold Properly, situai c at Mount Albert, containing G acres rich vol canic soil, all fenced partly in good grass paddocks and partly laid out in orchard and gardens. Thero is a very extensive frontage to tho main road, and also to the road to Onchbngn, and to a side road. Tlic Buildings consist, of LARGE AND COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE, containing eight rooms (two of them each 22 feet long), besides bathroom, stororooms, etc., two stables with lofts, coach-house, man's house, wash-house, etc; good water supply from tanks and well. RESIDENCE, REMUERA. A splendid Freehold Property, situated at Lower ltemucra, on the Orakei Koad, close to the sea. The grounds consist of over _A acres of rich land, well laid out and planted with flowers and trees: there is also a good orchard and pad dock. Tho Residence contains sevon good rooms, besides k tchen, scullery, etc., with pan tries, daii*y„bn.hroom, etc. Water laid on from large concroto tank. The bui dings eomnrisc— man'scottage, coachhouse, stable. Communica tion with town good, the bus passing tho door. SAMUEL (JOCHRAIME & SON, Queen-street FOR SALE, the Goodwill of the oldest Hairdrossing, Tobacconist and Fancy Goods Business in the town of Wacganui. The advertiser having determined to retire from business, is desiring to dispose of tho above. He has successfully carried on this business for the past 15 years, and can confidently recom. mend it to tho notice of anyone desirous of em barking in this particular line. The premises are nearly new, large and commodious, aud suitable for a family. Also, a Retail Boot and Shoe Shop, whioh has been successfully carried on for tho past G years in premises adjoining, and which can be disposed of separately if re quired. Theso premises arc situated in iho principal thoroughfaro of the town, and alto gether unrivalled as regards position and repu tation. Terms easy.—For particulars apply P. \V. "Watkins, General Commission Agent, Ridgway-street, WanganuL ITiOR SALE, small Farms and Sites .IT for Country Residences, within eight miles from town, at from • _ per acre, beautifully situated in the Titirangi District, containing from 8 to 30 acres; well adapted for market gardeners and fruit growers. This property is easily approached by good roads, and is well sheltered. Portions of it contain good ti-troe bush, and the whole is well watered. Low price to intending settlers, to whom very easy torms will bo given.—Apply to H. Ashton and Son, House, Land, and Estate Agents, .No. 3 New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, Lease of Gentleman's Residence, owner having left for America. House is in choice position for society, close to trams; was built for seller; contains 9 rooms, not including dressing rooms, bath rooms, butler's pantry, and wash-house with concrete floor, copper, etc.; replete with gas fittings, blinds, electric bolls; has a fine ndah on three sides; stands on a volcanic knoll; furniture (nearly new) can bo had cheap. —Apply Geo. Brown, J. R. Raiiderson and Co., Queen Street__ ICT." O R S A, L E THE SPLENDID ESTATE KNOWN AS AVONDALE PARK, Containing 130 acres, only ii miles from Auck land by a good metalled road. A good oppor tunity for acquiring villa sites, etc. Soil suitable to profitable work for market gardening, bemg only five minutes' walk from railway station, and omnibuses running to and from the city every hour. .-''_"'_. , , Will be sold in lots of one acre and upwards. Terms liberal. Title., Land Transfer Act. Apply to HESKETH, A.ITI-EN, & CO., Auctioneers. Or to JOHN BOLLARD, Avondale, Tft /i'OUNT ALBERT (near Railway Sta _l_yjL tion.—Must be sold, very cheap; those two grand level allotments, Nos. 1 and 2, Allen dale, containing 2 acres 9? perches, having each a frontago of 27-feet, by substantial depth, com pletely fenced, and planted with shelter trees. well sheltered position, and a good view can bo obtained from the proporty. A bargain. £200. —Randerson & Co. S 6D 3VEEKLY. - Four-roomed Cottage for Sale at Kingsland, with two allotments as above: also others elsewhere.—C. William son, Land Agent, 83, Queen-street. fi^~ACRES, situated half a mile from __/'0 Manurewa Station, divided into 7 paddocks. 100 acres improved, Dwelling-house, Dairy Stockyards, etc., well watered, good road. Price' £10 per acre. Terms: £250 cash, the balance can remain at.7 per cent.— Apply, to_H. Butler, onthoFarm. HENRY BUTLER. TTITS . WILLIAMSON, \j House, Land and Esiate Agent,-,1., Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts; also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building . Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for : cash or on deferred payments. Lost and found. LOST, a dark bay Pony, low in condi tion. IPs reward on delivety to H. and J. Binsted, Freeman's Bay. QST, last week, on the Mount Eden Road, a Black Fan,—Reward at Mount Eden Toll House. ' . j_.-J?""REWARD. —Lost, this morning, between Commorce-street and the 1 Supn mo Court, a £10 note- Anyone returning ! same to J. Craig, Commerce-street, will receive | the above reward. * mEN SHILLINGS REWARD.—R. JL Northe'y Hopkins will give the above re ' ward for information leading to the conviction of the man who assaulted him in Victoria-street, Devonport, last night. ' TO DRAPERS & OTHERS. . I Fiunk William Foley, of the City oi t Auckland, gontloman, hereby give notice that 3 will not be responsible.for any Debts contracted ' by my wife, Alice-Maud loloy, without mj T written order having been first given. i Dated at Auckland the 28th day of M ay, 18S.. F W ,FOT,I_V



___ .^_ , , _____ rJTo Lef. TO LET, at-, low rental, new 4-roomei House and Stables, in Mason's Gardens Parnoll. - .appj*QJ____^ r_J^wther. rflO LET, Sho;p. 6s ; Shop and 5 rooms J 13s: Dwelling 5 rooms, 7s Od.—W. 1 Ogilvie, Victoria-su'^oet West. __; ft\o LET, a comkfortable G-roomed Cot |_ tage, with .V acre tof land, in Morningsidt Rent low.—ApplJ_J>V\J-.Tanson, on prcmisos. rff^O LET, on Cheltenham Beach, aim A nished Cottage.—Ap-iply to Miss Webstc or 1L& R. Duder. \ rpO LET,. Corner Shop.'i.S rooms, rent 12s _B_ 5-roomod House, rer/'t St.— Apply 'J Harper, Canada-street, clo>cto Baths, Pitt-st. rflO, LET, a Double-fronted Shop in th ___, best part of Karangahap^o Roau, at a loa rental.—Apply J- Caughey, Nevwion.. riHO 'LET, 8-roomed House,:, Brown street B concrete paths and yard, g.-as and watei bath-room, good garden; also b'mall House rentlow.-E. Cleal. Fii-.roy-streo_t,- ponsonby. PpO LET, a House of Eight Rooms, wit! _!_' bath-room, wash-house, and.o.'.'cry cor venionce.—Apply William Baildon, OrSlfit Nortl Road. , I T"0 LET, 5-roomed House; city'wate and every convenience, corner IBrast ftm South Streets, Newton.—Apply Mrs Sandorc three doors up South-st. ... |T rjnO LET, good Houses, close to l^.on JL sonby-road, at 75., Ss.. 12s, find lis We week.—Sampson M. Pratt, Commission Ageuy corner Ponsonhy and Franklin-roads. FliO LET, two good Houses—ono a4i JL roomed Cottage, other a nice little Shop, with G good rooms ; rent, Bs.—Mrs Lyr.ds, Eden Terrace. rpO LET, 6, 4, ond 3-roomed Houses ; __L 8s (id, Gs,-s Gd. Ten minutes from Grey street. Good scullery and wator. — Apply Areli Hill Tea Warehouse. moIUST OR SELL, superior .finished JL Ilonso, Mount' Eden, Stonyhurst. 4 rooms, pantry, store-room, good gardens.—Woodward, Wynyard Road. fji6 LET, Store, (50ft x 50, close to -Queen- JL street; fitted up in first-class,stylo with cilices, counters, shelving, etc. Ront VCi'Y moderate.—Apply lo D. F. Eva-is, Qucon-strcet. rpO LET (top end Franklin Road), 6- J. roomed House; cheap, ovcry corn'onienoc. nice garden.—Apply W. Johnston, fifth house from top Franklin Roach - O LET, first-class new G-roomed Houso. on ono floor, with gas, wator, and large allotment; rent low; in England-street, ol Franklin Koad.—Apply next door, T.O. LET OR SELL, on reduced terms, 0 Largo Family Residence; almost how; ir a lovely situation.—Apply to Mrs Symonds Onehunga. ________ rjnoTo_T, in Ponsonby Road, a Villi. _B_ Residence, with ga3 and water—Appl M rs Blott, coiner of Lincoln-street and Ponson hy Road. mO LET, Stables adjoining Windsoi JL Castle Hotel, Parnell, lately occupied by Mr Martin.—Apply Mrs J. Jonston, Russell street, Parnoll. ' O LET, Owen's Road, Mount Eden, Six-roomed House, four fire-places, bow window ; water laid in, woodshed. Rent low, —Apply next houso O: LET, two good Shops, in Whangarei, best business site in the township, opposite the Bank ot! New Zealand and next tho Post Office.—For further particulars apply to E. Caller, Whaiigarei. | 0 LET at Devonport, a large new Shop withOfnco.buttcraud store rooms, well fitted with ovcry convenience for a grocer or iron monger; also, a large allotment.—Apply to E, Bluok, Church-street, Devonport. m 6 _ET, a comfortable 4-roomed Cot- JL tagc. Richmond Road, Ponsonby, register grate, cupboards, oven in kitchen, otc.; ront, 4f per week.-Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. . njr\o LET, Shop and Dwelling, 6 rooms, I next to Tyndall, Butcher, Mount Eden Road. Counter, shelving, gas, g;.. slovc. ever j convenience; splendid opening I'or Ureengroeu. or Grocer: rent Jos.—Apply >../. Mortgage, Loan and Discount Bank, High-atroet. mO LET, at Melrose, Devonport, a Seven H roomed House, with every convenience, extra kitchen, bath room, gas and water laid on, pump and well, outhouses, garden and orchard, rent low.—Apply John V\ late, tailor, Victoria St'cet. ' TlO LET, Wollesley-street, those com modious premises at present occupied by Mr George Gledhill, Cordial Mannfacturer.- Apply, Brown, Barrett, and Co.. Elliott-street Auckland. ■ T~~ 0 LET or Sell cheap, several Cottages from 1 to 8 rooms, large allotment., splon did view, every convenience. Several allot ments on deferred or other payments.—G. Sage Emmott-street, Ponsonby. FpO LET, in Victoria-street, good Slioy K_ with five rooms, good business stand also 5-roomed House, Brov/n-street, Ponsonby ■1 and 5 roomed Houses, Alexandra-street, neai Queen-street; very cheap rents.-J. Williams Tailor, Victor'a-strcct. mO BE LET or SOLD, at Rocky Nook JL opposite tho residenco of John Lamb Esq., a superior new six-roomed House with good cellarage and many _ con veniences. Gas in every room ; wator laid intc kitchen; sink, dresser, and range in kitchen register grates in two rooms; shed for firewoot and convenience for washing. Rent lis. Scllini price £39.. Deposit will be accepted, ant balance on easy terms.—F. G. Ewington, Estati Agent TfcTAriER-STREET.—House to let; fivi J?i rooms; convenient central position,' ol Franklin Road; rent low.—Apply to Mr Parkin son, butcher, Napier-street. EVERAL, small Houses at Newton, T< Let. 5s a week.—Apply G. Andrews Tempi 0 Chambers, Queon-streot. Boav-i. and JB.c.sMciice. VACANCY for one or two Gentlemen ii private family; every home comfort, ant use of piano..—Address, second house from Viev Road, Mount Roskill Road. VACANCY for Board and Residence, ii quiet and convenient position in Pon sonby, fifteen minutes' walk from town, am close to tram, for two ladies 01* a gentleman I country or business people preferred ; mos comfortable; terms very reasonable.—Appl; H.8.C., Stak Office. OMFORTABLE Accommodation fo two Gentlemen in a private family, resic ing in a healthy suburb, t.ussen pass door; 11 Other boarders or children; hath and over home comfort.-Apply I. H„ Box 296, P. O Auckland. "VSTANTED, two Boarders in a privat V? house, near town. .Terms, 15s; washin included. — o\ddress Alex. Fergusson, The L brary, 212, Queen-street. ANTED, 1 or 2 Gentlemen Boarders in a private family in Pnrnell; ever comfort; terms moderate.—Apply Stab Office. : ttazetfte in Bankruptcy. J N BANKRUPTCY !IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANE RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. ' In the matter of ,Theßa»kruptcyAct.lSß3,"an the amendments thereof, and in tho mattt of the Bankruptcy of Samukl N_ill, of Aucl land, Master Mariner, a Debtor. NoTtct; is HEKKior given that applicat'on wi 1 be made to the ahovenamed Court on MONDA"S ' the '.7th day of June, 1887, at 11 o'clock in tli forenoon, or as soon thereafter as Counsel en be heard, that an order oi discharge be grantc '. to the ahovenamed Bankrupt. I Dated at Auckland this 27th day of May, 188 _■'•■"-1 SAMUEL NEILL. W. R. Br.ooMFiEr.D, Shortlanu-street, Solic tor for the Bankrupt. . mAKAPUNAJOCKEY CLUI I 1 WINTER MEETING. . Settling on tho above takes plaoe at the Be retary's'«>fllce on MONDAY EVENING, Mc 30, at 8 o'clock. . R. WYNYARD, ' BfM\i'Bt|.l»



Wanted. ■ 1 TITANTED, a Man to Slaughter and , TV General Work at Butcher's Shop.— ' Apply Star Office. '-, WANTED, Bricklayer for Erection of Two Chimneys; labour only. — Apply Mr Truhshaws, Grocer, Rcmuera. ANTED, a good General Servant, for the East Coast, must be able to cook.— Apply Shakespear Hotel. ANTED, a respectable Youth as Apply W. S. Jonus, Saddler. WANTED, a good General Servant; must bo a good plain cook and laundress ; i' one from' the country preferred.—Apply in the morning to Mrs Jackson, Orakei Road, - Remnora. '_ * TATANTED, a Little Girl about 12 years V V old for the North Shore-Apply John - son and Noble's Store, Devonport. WANTI-DTaT.Tunior Grocer's Assistant. -Apply Baxter's Grocery Store, Grafton ' Roa(h hot ween G and 7 p.m. jj ~%~Tr ANTED, Coat Hands for order work. ~ V V Also. Good Sewers to lcarn.-G. Mcßride, (j Commerce-street. ~' . ANTED, respectable Man with thorough knowledge of Butchering, to -i manage shop; one■> with capital preferred.— i, APPIv G* a^e' EmmettStreet, Ponsonby. WANTED, a respectable Nursegirl.— Apply Mrs Sommervil c, Sussex-street r" S_££9y Hills. " WANTED, an Apprentice Tinsmith ; must havo somo experience. — Apply - P-Q-Bo*i9t. *■ UoS77ANTED, a first-class Dancing Master. ':' V V Apply A.Z , Post-ofllco WANTED, a Hood for Piano box Buggy.— Apply by letter to G. Andrews, . Temple Chambers, Queen-street. WANTED.— Come and see my extra Trousers for nothing.--". H. Dalton, Vicitorla-street East. WANTED. —"Where are we all going to?" Why to J. 11. Dalton, Tailor, Vic toria-s.reot, for an Extra Pair of Trousers for nothing. ANTED, Pupils for Night and Day School, Wellesloy-street, first house ." from Symonds-street; private tuition or a. pupil'B own rc.idonce. _____ ' 'TEI.">, a Furnished Cottage or V V House, in suburbs or city, for family without children. References exchanged.— J Address P.O. Box-188. . W"" ANTED, to Buy a Small Quiet Cow at hor profit; 2nd or 3rd calf.—Address I H.Y., Post-oliiee, Mount Roskill Road. ~~_OT __^^6n_ET^ Large or Small Bedroom ; healthy position, Symonds street, six minutes' walk from Queen-street; [ terms, 3s 6d and ss.—Apply Star Office.. ANTED TO'LET, a 5-roomed House, with 2 acres of ground ; 300 fruit trees ; close to town ; rent, 10s week.—Apply John '. Porter, Richmond Store. Richmond Road. ANTED .to T Let,_ Furnished Bed room, with use of Sitting-room. Rent Is a week. -Apply for address Mr Home, Grocer, top Wcllington-streot. ANI?¥D Seen. The Newest Shapes in Felt and Tweed Hat. exhibited at lowest prices by George Fowlds, 80, Victoria j street. WANTED KNOWN—A Jubilee Fancy Fair and Competition Concert, in the ■ Newmarket Hall, to bo given io June. A Prize awarded to tho best Lady Vociilist. — For parti i culars, Star Office. ' ANTED KNOWJJ-Tlio Last Day of tho Sale at G-oodson's London Arcade, whero some of tho most useful goods in cvory-day requirement in every house in Aucl' ; land may be obtained at such priocs that astonish , everyone. . ANTED KNOWN. — Pianofortes Tuned, as.—G. Hoovl, Norman-street, Mount Roskill Rond. Ordeni received by Mr Finch, Stationer, Queen-street. ANT-oTD~KNOWN, Pawnbrokers Sale. My Sale of Unr?deomcd Pledges ' will take placo nt Arthur & ."Buddie's Mart, on ■ Mondry next, 30th May, at L o'clock.—James Rao, Pawnbroker. j ANTED KNOWN—During this, the week of Goodson's Sato, the London • Arcado will remain opon until S p.m. ANTEiri*_NOWN-An Extra Pair of Trousers given away with every Suit. - —J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. ' %lU rKwmb KNOWN.-Stranger than V y Fiction—J. 11. Dalton gives away a , Pair of Trousers for Nothing. ANTED KNOWN.—An Extra Pair of Trousers for Nothing.-J. 11. Dalton, - Tailor, Victoria-street East. W~ "ANTED KNOWN-Albeloid is a pure white metal, not plated; will not change - its colour ; and during this week's sale at Good > son's London Arcade Teaspoons of this metal ; will bo given at 9d the half-dozon: Dessert ; spoons and Forks, is 9d tho half-dozen; Table ; spoons and Forks, 2s 9d the half-dozon— thoso , prices being less than half their former price and value. ■ ; \WT ANTED X N O W N. i FLUTES. FLUTES. . Several Fla'es for sale, varying from £2 to £30. i Also a quantity of Solos, Duos, Trios, etc. Z Lessons, T.vo Guineas por quarter. Flutes ro ;i paired, re-patded, and put in good order. ' • -, H.H.BARNETT, l' |Hoffman and Sons, Queen-street. i'W / A . N T E D jINSPE CTION I . 3 i OF I, I _ MUNRO AND MILLIGAN'S / TWEED S. 1 "Ty JNTED SEEN— *. v V j D. MCPHERSON'S : GRMD SHOW OF HIS OWN 1 ■ MPORTED-. BLANKETS, ,t -|^|pALES /D.M<=rA\ .*•' A gqd English Blanket, size 8/1 (or 2yds. in -" length ns 11(1 pair ; 9/1-(or 2J yards), Ss 6d pair; 0 10/1 (otS!* yards), 12s 0d pair; 11/1 tor 2J yards 5" fu.lsis*), 19s (id pair; 10/4 Scotch Twill, lis lid " pair; hakes in proportion. New Zealand Flannels, special value—ls,ls 2d, _. Is od.fls (id, etc., etc.; Imitation Welsh, tJ3d, „ BJd, Usd, lod. &..; very wide width, Is yard; f Heaw Scotch Piaidings, Is id, Is (id, Is 8d yard. *■" Spleiflid Value. , / KARAN&AHAPE ROAD. >, i j.. , ■ 7 TjjT ANTED X N'O.W N = / GEORGE GREGORY, , I PHOTOGRAPHER, / Quick's Buildiugs (Near Three Lamps), | PONSONBY ROAD, Is iow producing First-class Photographs at the following reasonable 'rates :-- Carte de Visit B, 10s 6d per doz.; Cabinets, &\ la per doz. Chil r. dren's at same price. High-class Enamelling ;tt a moderate advance on abovo prices. Trana __. cars pass the door regularly. TST ANTED KNOWN- ,p James Clare has Boats and Yachts for Hire at i- his Residence, St. Mary"-..Road,, Ponsonby. Boats built to order at his Ytrd, Customs-street f West. . V, ie Seven-tou Boat for Salq; siutable for oyster id trade. ' i \ ' 1 irjrr. ANTE d\ X : N O W N. ii- The undersigned is no .v offering an excellent ssortnßin. of = WINTER DRAPERf & MILLINERY AT VERY MODHATE PRICES. Imported direct from .ading British manu f acuurs. A choice assortment, of|IILLINERY, 5 DRESS FABRICS in & the most useful tex- J" tiires from 6Jd, FLANNELS from G.d tls 9d. BLANKETS all sizes, J. value. ~ Cash buyers will findiero the beat Talua °; obtainable. A, LOVITT, WFLLESLEISTREET



Wax-teii. WANTED KNOWN—OnIy Four Silver Watches remain to be sold at half-price during this week's Sale at Goodson's London A rcaoe. XWT ANTED KNOW N. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! D. McPHERSON being largely overstocked with Ulsters, Jackets, etc., as below, has deter mined to clear, regardless of cost, rather than hold ovor. 30 Ladies' Black Braided Jersey Jackets at 93 lid each. Newest Style.—At Ka rangaliapo Roa_. ' W A N T E D KNOW N. 250 Children's ond Girls' Ulsters, 2s 6d, 3b I'd, is Od, 5s lid, Gs Od, &c, each ; 2.0 Ladies'do. from 7s Gd, 8s 6d, 9s Gd, 10s Gd, 12a Gd to 30s each.—Bar gains regardless of cost at D. Mc_PHERSON]S. xjtr a . isr ?t cii it no w, n. 210 Black Rabbit-fur Capes, Is 6d, Is lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid each. 750 Ladies' and Children's Felt, Plush, and Cloth Hats, Is each. Real Gonuine Bargains! 1! Regardless of cost ttt D. MCPHERSON'S, Karaiigahnpo Road. ~vxt anted k no w n. jubilee"rejoicings. We havo jusU-pcnod out an IMMENSE SHIPMENT of WINTER GOODS Comprising everything New and Choice in JUBILEE TWEEDS, Specially to our order (can't be got anywhere elso in Auckland). JUBILEE WORSTEDS JUBILEE SUITINGS JUBILEE OVERCOATINGS ' JUBILEE TROUSERINGS Tho demand for above goods has exceeded our most .anguine expectations. Customers will kindly book their orders early and provent disappointment. NO ADVANCE IN PRICE. SPECIAL LINE OF MOSGIEL (for a few weeks only), to measure, 35s per suit. Everyone can afford to bo Well-dressed for Her Majesty's Jubilee. FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED, "Veni, Vim, Vici." Tho Largest Tailoring Concern in New Zealand. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. McBRIDE), MERCHANT TAILORS, IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, MILITARY AND NAVAL CONTRACTORS, CO-IMKI.OE-STREET. AUCKLAND. APPLICATIONS, addressed to Secretary Mercury Bay District Hospital Board, will be received till 25th June, 1887, for position as Resident Doctor, from duly qualified men. Salary, £300 per annum. Outside practice. Further particulars can be obtained from the Secretary. EDWARD CLAY, Chairman Local Board. GENTLEMAN of good connection, wishing to visit England to represent a Colonial firm during the Jubilee Exhibition, would bear of a good oponing. He must have a small capital.—Apply by letter, stating full particulars, to Alpha, Devonport Post Office. OOT^RADE. ■■ Wanted Good Bench Hands.—J. Trcnwith's Boot Factory, Wakelleld-street. B~dOT TRiUE. Bootmakers are re quested not to apply re the advertisements of the last few days for Bench Hands nnd Finishers for Wellington.-VV. CRABTREE, Secretary. . STRONG Couple seek engagement on Farm: Man understands all kinds of stock and land ; Woman, as housekeeper, manage dairy, good cheese and buttermakcr. Testi monials.—S. P., St An Office. mO~SETTLERS AND CAPITALISTST JL —Wanted, hy two experienced carpenters Building work of any description; can make plans and cut timber from bush. Terms, 25s and : 0s weekly, and found.—Apply Star Office. O^fHl-'^ODT^RADE. — Wanted, Good Benchmen and Finishers: state ment wtiges paid to good hands. Apply sharp —W. and J. Staples, Wellington. MMf! WRITING ! — Writing taught as quickly as the ability of the pupil will permit.—Wolleslcy-street, lirst house from Symonds-street. Meetings. BOOTMAKERS' UNION.-The Half yearly Meeting of the above Union will be held NEXT MONDAY EVENING in the Tem perance Hall. Business : Election of officers, reading of balanco-sheet, &c. W. CRABTREE. A. —— F " , T- ;f.&i COURT CITY OF AUCK r^^Hl^r : LAND, No. 3978. W:t|/i£te.'^a® J The Members of tho above aro V i i-fc&UwM- 8 hereby notified that a Special W-____r*»ffi%i*^ Meeting of tho Court will bo held in the Foresters' Hall, Karangahape Road, on MONDAY, the 30th, at 7.30 p.m. Business: Nomination of Officers for ensuing term. By order of C.R J. S. FOTHERINGHAM, Secretary, 3978. MOANATAIRI GOLD-MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). Tho Annual Meeting of Shareholders will bo held at Company's office, S3, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, 31st May, at 12 noon. __^ F. A. WHITE, Manager. A UCKLAND SAYINGS BANK. A Meeting of tho Trustees will be hold on WEDNESDAY next, the Ist June, at three o'clock p.m. R. CAMERON. • Manager. May 28,1887. 02 SI S •-« -n ~~ C GO i_a _2 si V 2 0 ■gsa , !„_ 3.:. » 1 ■ M < «3-- _o » a p •***.■■-_ ,-, to a•_ ■__ a Go or. _3 -Tin ° <o g,2<3 A _5-S o°So § § <<o_j g% 3 * s^*s *• .1 -ill I h «Jg 'b.;-^>>" 1.5 . * IflS * gj__j s§ I H gtg.fl d -. 5. I B §■- m s s:-f|:' ( s S'K^Kajr.ii « iv i s _i"-. a ,* l i3S,^g^fe'b_, 3 .Gs rjp.art "g 13 Haß _| «o-.*dt3 „ S--1 •r- 5---_- rfl iZ.-^ 53 " "-*-.*-. t. J_ . _l__ •.CSn SL l~» aPP o S__Ea_2 "~ M < h°* 5 -~ 7- a IS h- ogom ?. a "so 3 Sag "S « •^ o-i-^S -2 ffi.o*ds ss-^ g m * rt!t.s I li'fllsSl Sri- THE Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Auckland Sailors' Homo Association will bo held on THURSDAY, the 16th June, 18.7, at the office, No. 319, Victoria Arcade, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the 3'eport and accounts of the past year, and to elect a Vice-president, seven members of Council, and two auditors for tho ensuing year. T."M. HAULTAIN, Honf See. WILD Rabbits and Hares fresh daily. Skinned and cleaned if wished. —E. McDonald, City Market, Wellesley-st, entrance,



Amnsemcnts. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. THIS (SATURDAY), EVENING, 28th. TO-NIGHT. THE UNCLE TOM'S CABIN COMBINATION Will appear in tho Great American Drama TO-NIGHT THE OCTOROON SATURDAY TO-NIGHT THE OCTOROON SATURDAY TO-NIGHT THE OCTOROON SATURDAY TO-NIGHT THE OCTOROON SATURDAY TO-NIGHT THE OCTOROON SATURDAY TO-NIG'-'T THE OCTOROON SATURDAY TO-NIGHT THE OCTOROON SATURDAY NEW SCE-.ERY, NEGRO MELODIES, BREAKDOWNS. MILLION PRICES, I s 2 s . 3 s CHILDREN HALF-PRICE. '■*_____t-s^i_B_'ss_*_i_* rjIHADMA ! THAUMA ! THAUMA ! Jl The Acme of Illusions, Has oHRMOVED to larger premises, and will be on viow THIS EVENING, from 7 till 10, in QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE MARKET ENTRANCE. Admission, Is ; Children, half-price. ,__ 11. OSBORNE, Proprietor. CI . T V HALL, ' SATURDAY, JUNE ~ GREAT BOXING CONTEST, For tho Championship of New Zealand, and a Stake of £_p (Marquis of Queen-bury Rules), to a finish, between P. MATTHEWS, the present Champion, and C, RICHARDSON, of Melbourne. The contest to commenco at nine o'clock' sharp on the abovs date. tVTY BUFFET,; QUEEN-STREET. TO-NIGHT !\ TO-NIGHT ! GENERAL MITEVand CIRCASSIAN ! Erom 7 till 10 p.m. Ladies and Children, from 2 till 5 p.m. Admission..ls ; ChDdren, 6d. JNO. C. LINDSAY, Manager. mEMPERANOE HALL. TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY) TO-NIGHT. Tho Public are invited to i Lake part in the Great Debate, commencing 7.30 o'clock. Mr Townscnd'SN String Band will render Musical Selections. E. TREMAIV, President EXHIBITION of Glassblowing, Saturday Afternoon, from 2to 5. Admission, Od. Prizes given. Work 3. Freeman's Bar. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. WILLIAMSON, GARNER, & MUSGROVE'S ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY. OPERA HOUSE, MONDAY. FIRST PERFORMANCE BY THE CELE BRATED ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY, OF ✓* 1 SIXTY PERFORMERS, \ Of Gilbort and Sullivan's famous Opera, TH E MxKA ■°* OR, THE TOWN OF TISIPU. DRAMATIS PERSONiE: The Mikado .. .. '.. Mr Albert Brennt . fHis son, in^l Nanki Poo-j, love with. r Mr W. Woodflold A.Yum Yum; , v Ko Ko (Lord High Exe- — cutioner) .. .. .. Mr Howard Vernon Pooh Bah (Lord High Everything Else) .. MrH. Benham Pish Tush (a noble Lord).. Mr T. Grundy Yum Yum f 3 sisters, V -.. Miss Elsa May Piti Sing < wards of}- .. Miss Ida Osborne Peep 800 (. Ko Ko J .. Miss Ada Walker Katishn (an Elderly Lady in love with Nanki Poo) .. .. .. Miss Alice Barnett (From the Savoy Theatre, London.) Japanese School Girls Nobles, Guards, aud Coolies, by the celebrated Royal Comic ' Opera Chorus. Royal Opera Orchestra—Conductor, Mr W. H. Harrison. Magnificent Scenery by Gordon. Gorgeous Costumes and Appointments spe cially imported from Japan and England. Further particulars in Monday's Paper. Plans of Dress Circle now open at Kidd and Wildman's. Overture at 8. Carriages at 10.10. Business Agent, Mr VV. Hughes. >■;"•' R. S. SMYTHE, Manager. ,Ti H 0 R A L HALL. The First of a Scries of Four CHAMBER CONCERTS, As announced hy Herr Louis Tutsc_ika, will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1887. Intending Subscribers are respectfully re quested to give in their names only. , AUCKLAND ATHEN_EUM.' The Eminent American Orator, Major H. C DANE, will give : a Lecture on TUESDAY, June 7, under the auspices of the above institu tion in the City Hall. Full particulars later. : ■ - E. E. BILBROUGH. ; -. :■.,■,." Hon. Sec. 41 Insurance Buildings. ' ' ' T. LUKE'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL, MOUNT ALBERT. Children's Gift Tree AND LIMELIGHT ENTERTAINMENT BY REV. J. S. HILL, . ,„-o In,the.Mount Albert Public.Hall, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3, AT .?• O'CLOCK. ADMISSION '.. ...r.-'-r One Shilling Children of the|Sunday-sohool Free c * Other Children .. .."":. Hialf-price Some useful Articles remaining over will he sold. . ..... AGRANDSOCIAL -^^- In connection with the new Catholic Church, Ponsonhy, will he held in the Ponsonhy Halt on MONDAY, 20th Juie. Tickets may be obtained on application to MR JOS. W. GRAY, Secretary, Ponsonby. '' ■ 75 J T ■V h; a l l.' A GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL IN HONOUR OF HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE Will be held at the above Hall on TUESDAY EVENING, 21st JUNE.: 1 Tickets: To admit lady and gentleman, 10s • extra lady, as—obtainable at Kidd and Wild maa's, Stationers, Victoria Arcade. ■•_ > 1 Notice—The gentleman pnrchaser of a doub'e ticket wi 1 hold himse f responsible for the re spectability of the lady or .adies whom he in troduces; and where there may be any case of objection by the Bail Committee, the amount of ticket or tickets will be returned. GRAND JUBILEE NIGHT, 21st JUNE. T_|" OBS O N RI FL E CORPS. JUBILEE~BALL,,' ':'. "■' .'{. f; UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE, jJi ' Will bo held in the .-■-.; . FORE ST ER S' H ALL, MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1887. Double Ticket, 7s 6d. Extra lady, 2s 6d.: I Tickets to be had from Committee and all Stationers. • PRYCE MAYi Secretary. I "pw|"RS. WRIGHTS Soirees Dansantes; The Second Quarter will begin on Wednes day, 15th June, in the FORESTERS' HALL Karangahape Road. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to join will please call on Mrs Wright; The Willows," Gundry-stroet. ; , TO Storekeepers and others.—Buy .'every description of Baskets, Wicker Chairs. &c.-; I from Cole s, W ellesley-street East. Tho cheap est in Auckland, Established 1861, .



I Drapery, Clot Meg, &<..'■ I JjUST OPENED, EX AMERICA,-- I ..... ■.;.._ A TBEftiEgroous Job op ■ >/. ■•.-.--i LADIES' AND GIRLS'.PLUSH. PELT, ANDiSTRAW HATS, "■*■ ■ As; Under:—• . ...'.'■ ' ■• 5,560 Pelt, Plush, arid Beaver Hats, Is" lid ' - eacLi: ; '~',,, .',, 2,750 Black and Coloured Straws, Is each' These Hats comprise .',".' EVERY VARIETY: AND ;NEW ST"»LE As worn this season, and are worth from 5s ild to 15s each. They are equal, if not eclipsing the line that created such a! sensation ' ' :i. '..i'i-'i.-' '■,'■ last summer. '■'>>':■ '■:■:•■ .>' ■ Obtainable Only at,,. Mie Ho A.BBOTT '&"Co.'S (Late Rennie and Abbott), v ' " Kabangahape Road .-...■.-.':':..,' • And -Upper Symonds-street ''''; ."'• .....''-Personal." '/"■'' :. 'm'-.M' BOBERT BAXINDALE. _ fetters "for ~., ~yj>-i,iV;.SPSt:Pface,.Anc-^4:_ir6m''Kent, England.—J- Kendall, a-',-. ..,,.*■-■' PERSONAL. i-Handley's Belfast Ginget , AI. J? the Best and Purest in the market A spiendid drink for this cold weather, warm and e_.hilarat_ng.-Factory: Wellington Place ; Hobson-stroet.. ~ •_-;■. ■ ~,. PERSONAL.— I supply an Extra pair 'of "'• Trousers with : every suit—J. H. Dalton Tailor, Victoria-street, East. ■ -, i., ■ . ' •"t>ERSO_MAL..-CaH and get an O^oS JL--, at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-st East. . Public N otices. Z~~ZC~ &YRSHIRE ,_ DAIRY, •■ K^^Z _ ;r SL _. Ro*d' 1B soUpe-tha Best Pure New Blfik '' - I ttie^Provmce, produces at, 3d,,p e r^quart™. m A :-PeH ghtful'Ho^r;shlk_^u^e ' n&? wa*T ye _iacl. to"l?? l,rS w' afternoon, at the ■ City Hall by hearing Mr Pooley's Choir; See < programme, and cut it out for use at t.h" An^t I .^-/^.Croshers'Luncheon and-Coffee Room Austrahan-Provident "comer °S Victoria; Street East,* 2d per cup.^ , . , or ENCOURAGE BY; W(j^Mmt^'; and Support, the: free musical education &m M o"and-..bpyß.. r Otty )! Ha I h. to-morrow afternoon, three o'clock. ~ -V>twu.oriow GLOVES .{:>., GLOVES !' • GLOVES ' .White and Coloured Kid: Linedsand TfW Top^t jo^ro^^.-eo4^^&: ; -H-J by Falkncr, near Savings Bank'are better " than any impor.ed^Getxu^^-.").^^^,. . M AGlNTpspS j; a'Barpn^l__Jj^ •. • Dalton s. Tailor. VietoSa-kreet^ast^ OBWOATS~_n^reat Variety,;^ : . "alto-j's, Victoria-street East. ROTECTION^-Protect -yourself.from ; -i : the, rain by, one,of Ealknerls .umbrellas made to order atlSl, Queen-street ' . . ■'.'..., SUITS to "Measure from'sos, avitbn.an .'Extra Pair of Trousers for nothinp, in 10 hours'jiotico.—J. H.. Dalton. Tailor; Victoria*',..':,--: street East. ■ ■ --; < . . ...■'.;>;■;■•■ ■ ■.-'-■.. -. ■ SIJITS, -SOs, 60s'i'70s,.30s > and,90s, with an ■ -.:. ;. extra Pair of Trousera'for'nothmg.-JVH. Dalton; . . i' - SPEARS/i 2s :<6d'e^hj^sVper1 doz^n; Bows and Arrows, 5s per Set.—At Crate'ii Curio Shop, Prinpes-fltriet, . "-B