SHIPPING.

EuxsET-Thig evening. 6.j. Sunmse—To-morrow inoi-mnfir.o.£J. Moon's AGE-Last Quarter, October 10th, 4.36 p.m.

HIGH WATER.

ATTCITL4XT>-Thi3 evening* 10.30; to-morrow nM^clu 5KKAm-This evening, 1.10; to "SSSSSTSSBi^IW. evening. 2.10; to morrow morning, 2.35.

ARRIVALS.

Ohau, S.S., from Southern ports Opotiki, schooner, from

DEPARTURES.

Clansman, s.s., for.Tauranga lona, s.s., for Mercury Bay Wellington, s.s., for Whanf-arei Bellinger, s.s., for Whangarei Douglas, S.S., for Opotiki

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Zealandia, from Sydney, Sunday afternoon Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-day, 5 R<Somahana, from Thames, Tuesday, 1

Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 6 a.m. Hal moral Castle, from London, via Sydney

ilue. Suva, from Welling on, to-day, 4 p.m Janet Nicoll, from South

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Waikato, ship, from London May Queen, ship, from London Lurline, ship, left London for Kaipara July

25 Margaret Galbraith, ship, left Glasgow July l Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool Kosedate, from Middlesboroujrh, for Kaipara JJealandia, ship, left London July 23 Evic Reed, bq., from New York, via Lyttel ton ; sailed June 20 Star of the East, from New York, via

Dunedin, sailed June 7 Mary A. Greenwood, bq., left New York July 27, via Lyttelton Ada Stott, barque, sailed August 4 from

New York Rebecca Crowell, barque, from IS ew x ork Jennie 8., schr., from Fiji Kirkdale, bq., from Java, early- Orpheus, schooner, left Dunedin Sept. 4 , Louie, schooner, from a cruise. Adler, H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa, early

PROJECTED DEPEARTURES.

Rangitiki. ship, loading for London Sharpshooter, barque, for Newcastle Maile, schooner, for a cruise, 16th inst. Zealandia, 11.M.5., for San Francisco, ilon day, 6 p.m.

IMPORTS.

Per Ohan, s.s., from Southern ports : 819 sacks wheat, 380 sacks and 341 bags flour, 50 sacks malt, 176 sacks sharps, 163 sacks bran, 1245 sacks potatoes, 88 pack.ages sun dries, and 252 tons general cargo ex lonic.

The s.s. Herald leaves Onehunga for Greymouth direct next Tuesday, at noon.

The s.s. Ohau leaves at 4 p.m. to-day for Greymouth direct. The barque Sharpshooter was to have sailed in ballast yesterday, but owing to the contrary winds she did not leave.

The schooner Maile will leave about the 16th inst. on a cruise to the islands, calling at Tonga, Haabai, Vavau, and Apia.

The B.s. Richmond entered outwards at the Customs to-day, and will sail next Tues day night, the 11th hist.

The steamers Bellinger and Wellington left for Whangarei last night, the lona for Mercury Bay and Tairua,and the Clansman fbr Tauyanga'.

The barque John Knox, having completed her repairs, came out of dock this morning, and will sail at an early date for Whnngaroa to load with timber for Sydney. The schooner Lizzie Guy, after dis charging her cargo for this port, will pro ceed to the Thames, where she will unload the balance of, her cargo and take in timber 'for the South.

The Oreti left Onehunga at 2 p.m. yes terday for Northern ports with cargo and passengers. She returns on Monday, and the next day will leave for New Plymouth and Wanganui.

The following small coasters have put in an appearance :—Kauri, barge, from Cab bage Bay, with timber ; South Carolina, cutter, from Barrier, with firewood ; Mahu rangi, with firewood, from Barrier ; Rob Roy, cutter, with timber, from Kennedy Bay; Totara, barge, from Pakiri, with timber ; Water Lily, cutter, with firewood, from Barrier.

The 5.3. Ohau arrived from Lytteiton and Southern ports last evening. She left Lytteiton September 30, arrived at Wel lington October 1; left the same night, arrived at Napier on the 2nd; left on the 4th, arrived at Gisborne on the sth ; left on the 6th, arrived at Auckland on the 7th at 10 p.m. Experienced from Lytteiton to Wellington light head winds with smooth sea, from Wellington to East Cape strong S.E. gale with heavy sea, thence light fair wind with smooth sea to arrival.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipaka Heads.—Sailed, Friday : Ken tish Lass. Arrived during the week ; 7Aov and Eileen Doonan.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WhaNGAREI, this day.—Arrived : Bel lirjger and Wellington, from Auckland. iWpb'riKT, this day.—Left : Chelmsford, foFauekland, at 10 a.m. Tactkaxga, this day.—Arrived : Clans man, from Auckland. New Plymouth, this day.—Arrived : Wanaka, from Onehunga. Wellington, October 7.—Arrived: S.s. Macgregor, from Onehunga. Sailed: S.B. Waihora, for Auckland, via East Coast. Passengers: Miss Pine, Mesdames Ford and McCallnm, Dr. Wilkinson, Messrs Simpkin, Pirie, Sayer, Nash, Hoffman, and 9 steerage. Lytteltox, October 7.—Sailed: S.s. Hawea, for Wellington. Port Chalmkks, October 7.—Arrived: Sis. Rotorua, from the North. Sailed : S.s. Mawhera, for the North. The Union Company's new steamer Puicaki, from Glas gow, reached Ofcago Heads at 7 p.m., and reported all well, but owing to the thick weather she decided to anchor outside all night. Uluff, this day.—Arrived : Alcester, barque, from London.

Notices to Correspondents.

Pon'sonby.—ln giving a receipt for an account of £2 or over it is absolutely necessary to affix a penny stamp, whether the amount be paid by cheque or other wise.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887.

■» For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wTong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that wo can do.

Our anticipation that a number of members would refrain from commit" ting themselves to the recognition of any leader chosen by a caucus majority was verified by the attendance at the meeting of the Opposition yesterday. There were only 42 present, including some members who were not in Well ington when the first meeting with an attendance of 48 was held. Several mem bers present also intimated plaiply that

the)' would only pledge their support to the new Ministry until the delivery of the Budget, and would reserve full freedom of action after hearing the proposals of the Executive. This is the only course that a member who has any respect for his election pledges could pursue. Still, the expression of opinion at these meetings has brought about a clearer understanding with regard to the policy to be pursued, and Sir George Grey's personal declaration that ho had been urged by Major At kinson to take the lead, and had waived his claims in favour of the member for Egmont, materially strengthened Major Atkinson's candidature for the Premiership. The choice of leader has been the great stumbling-block in the way of party unity, but the discussions at the caucus meeting have shown pretty conclusively that, whoever may be chosen as the head of the Cabinet, the work of grappling with the financial situation must devolve upon Major Atkinson. The party have bound the new Go vernment down to a rigid policy of re trenchment and the avoidance of further taxation. These are conditions not easy to fulfil at a moment's notice. There is a large deficit already accumu lated, and the colony is now going to the bad at the rate of ,£21,000 a month. To effect a saving of a quarter of a million a-year, or to force up revenue to cover that sura without ad ditional taxation, is the problem which the new Government are requested to solve. For the latter purpose, it is thought that a considerable increase of laud revenue could be obtained if re strictions were removed so that settlers could take up land more easily upon the deferred payment, perpetual lease and cash systems, and in the smallest desired quantities up to the present legal limits. A re-valuation of the Crown lands now offered upon de ferred payments and perpetual lease would also, it is believed, secure a market for many blocks that are now lying idle. Further gains could be made from a revision of railway freights and loans. It is be lieved that in these ways the (in an ccs of the colony can be placed upon a sound footing without largely increasing the already heavy burdens upon the taxpayers. The spirit which animates the parliamentary majority should reassure foreign bond holders, who have come to regard New Zealanders as a people who. borrow money and spend it with a light heart, and without much thought for the future. A mere policy of retrench ment, however, will not satisfy the wants of the colour, nor will it re vive prosperity. Energetic colonising measures and encouragement to lecal industries are of higher importance than the saving of a few thousands of pounds by cheese-paring departmental reductions. If business became brisk, industrial pursuits profitable, and our labour well employed, the revenues of the colony would recover quickly enough, and the task of government would be easy and pleasant.

PEACE OR WAR.

Ijc-t^r national arbitration is getting to be recognised as the only effectual means of preserving the peace of the world, and whatever Prince Bismarck's semi-official organ may assert to the contrary, it is clear to every ordinary mind that the forming of offensive and defensive alliances is more likely to provoke "war than to invite peace. It suits the "Nord Deutsche Zeitung'' to declare that the object of the triple alliance just entered into between Germany, Austria, and Italy .is to maintain the peace of Europe; but, on the face of it, it is a reductio ad absurdum to form a com pact the parties to which bind them selves to fight for the preservation of peace. If history teaches anything clearly, it is that royal alliances and international leagues formed for the furtherance of a common selfish in-" terest have been the most fruitful sources of strife and bloodshed; and all experience also goes to show that alliances of the kind now under notice are generally entered into as pre liminary steps to the declaration of war. It is a ranging of the combatants— a direct invitation to the other side to "come on," and there is too much reason to fear that the European Powers are now simply preparing for the war which is believed to be in evitable, instead of trying to prevent it.

That the world is not yet ripe for peaceful arbitrament in international disputes is shown by the present un happy war between Italy and Abys sinia, where the offices of England as arbitrator were rejected; but with civilised, nations why should not the principle of arbitration be accepted and acted upon, as it has been in the case of England and the United States'? In the House of Lords, on the 26 th of July last, an interesting discussion took place on a resolution moved by the Marquis of Bristol as follows :—" That this House, in view of the yearly increasing armaments of European nations, is of opinion that the formation of an International Tribunal for the reference of national disputes in the first instance is highly to be desired." This was supported by Lord Stanley, of Alderley, who suggested a revival of the intervention of "the Papal See in order to diminish the evils of unjust wars. The Mar quis of Salisbury opposed the motion, and advised its withdrawal, which was agreed to. Forgetful of the many in stances in which the principle of inter national arbitration has been success ful, Lord Salisbury very pessimistically declared: — ''I do not think there would be any advantage in committing phis Hpuse to a barren- statement on

the subject. Ido not believe that one man in a hundred supposes that such an issue as my noble friend desires, in tensely desirable as it is, will be wit nessed by ourselves, our children, or our grandchildren ; and it is idle to at tempt to conceal from our minds the realities of the case." We should be sorry to take such a blank and hope less view of the matter. International arbitration is a grand possibility, and so far from the endorsement of the principle by the House of Lords being a "barren statement," we believe it would prove of immense value as an incentive to Christendom to look at the question seriously. England used to be called " the Policeman of Europe ;" could she not gain a nobler reputation as the peaceful arbitrator —a glory far sur passing that which she acquired by her martial exploits of a century ago 1 It is to be hoped that she will at any rate keep clear of those warlike alli ances which are being formed, and thus show a consistent example of a peaceful attitude.

Mr Jeffries, of Mercer, says he cannot send dewn to Auckland any specimens of gold-bearing1 quartz or auriferous sand, but he can show duck egg; weighing over a quarter of a pound. Two of these enormous specimens are now on view at Mr Withe ford's office.

Much surprise has been expressed because of the fact of no inquest being held into the circumstances of the recent fatal explosion at Waiorongomai. The miners in Te Aroha district feel very much aggrieved over the matter, and it is certainly due to the public in general that some explanation should be given as to why there was no public inquiry into an occurrence which above all things required elucidation.

At the present time, when the cries of protection'and free-trade have not 3 Tet sub sided, it is worth noting how many articles which might easily be made here are im ported, 'ihere arrived last evening by the steamer Ohau several bundles of thin pine boards imported by the direcb steamer lonic for use as the backs of picture frames. Kauri, owing to its shrinking, cannot be used for this purpose, but there are half-a dozen New Zealand woods which are quite as well adapted for the purpose as imported pine is.

This morning, £450 worth of Gas Co.'s shares changed hands at £112s per share. It is evident that the near approach of the electric light has not caused a fall in the price of gas shares.

At the Supreme Court yesterday after noon, Dr. Laishley said that in the case of Henry W. Francis v. J. A. Pelham and Others—which was an application for an in junction to restrain the defendants from in frinjjenieiifc of patent rights, and for ac counts to be taken—he had been instructed by Mr Beale, solicitor for th© plaintiff, to state the ease would not be proceeded with. This concluded the business.

The urgent necessity for some organised method for giv'ng assistance at fires, and preventing their spread has long been ap parent at Devonport. We are glad to see that a meeting is called by His Worship the Mayor for Monday evening next, in the Council Chamber, to take steps for the formation of a fire brigade, and there should be a good muster of all interested.

The steam-roller was engaged early this morning settling the newly-laid metal in Shorttand-street, when an accident happened, which, very fortunately, did not have serious results. Whfctt^thS-teviafchftn" was working in front of thfcSTAR Office ON the opposite side of the street, suddenly tBS road gave way and let one wheel go down several feet. The result of this was to pre cipitate the driver from his seat, but for tunately he wafi nob injured. As usual, considerable trouble was experienced in getting the machine out of the hole, and it was not until after 9 o'clock that the roller was started up Queen-street for. its resting place. By thai) time there were a number of vehicles around, and it required all the powers of the drivers of the horses to pre vent them from taking fright at the engine. Of course, some of the affrighted animals did a bit of circus play, but as the roller was always stopped whenever the fun com menced, no damage resulted to either the horses or the vehicles.

The City Councillors' trip to Mount Eden reservoir on Thursday afternoon, for the purpose of seeing the water pumped in, proved a " sell." A water-pipe opposite the Eden Vine Hotel burst, and the opera tion had to be postponed. The water is now to be pumped in at once, and will be kept standing in the reservoir for two days before an inspection to see if it leaktt.

When opening tenders yesterday after noon, the Board of Education came across a rather unusual application. One person tendered for two contracts, for one of which he was the lowest tenderer. One deposit required was £3 odd, and the other £2. He enclosed £3, with a request that it should be accepted as deposit for whichever tender was the lowest. The Board, however, con sidered that this action rendered both tenders informal, and they were not re ceived.

A case of some importance to shipmasters has been tried at a suburban police court. Capbain Harthorn, of the American ship William A. Campbell, was sued by one of the crew for the recovery of £9 wages for the voyage from Buttard's Inlet. Accord ing to the articles the crew was shipped there to be discharged at Melbourne. The solicitor for the defence, however, raised the point, which was upheld by the Bench, that the court had no jurisdiction to try disputes between the masters and crews of foreign ships, as the Imperial Merchant Shipping Act applied exclusively to vessels registered in the British dominion.

A case possessing some novel features occupied the attention of the R.M. Court yesterday afternoon. Mr T. L. White (liquidator of the Apple Farm Company) sued Mr-J. C. Cairns (one of the directors) for £84 10s lOd, being the amount of the sixth call coupled with the value of goods supplied. The defendant put in a set-off for £22 10s for 42 attendances at directors meetings, viz., 10s 6d per attendance. The facts were admitted on both sides, and the point in dispute was whether the de fendant was entitled to claim payment for attendance at directors' meetings. After argument by Mr Theo. Cooper for plain tiff, and Mr E. Cooper for defendant. Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M., reserved judgment as to the set-off, but gave judgment tor plaintiff for the balance of the amount claimed.

A lad named Otto Henrick, 8 years o, age, was committed to the Kohmiarama Industrial School by Mr H. C. Baddeley, R.M., at the Police Court this morning. The application was made by the Charitable Aid Board, the father of the boy being m indigent circumstances. _ . The Mohawk Minstrels finish a successful season of 18 nights" in the Empire Cityto night, and will open at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday, 15th inst., which place will be closed next week for extensive alterations. Mr E. L. Williams, scenic artist of the com pany, will have control of the stage work! The Mohawks.according to Southern files,have been drawing large and delighted audiences, their performances beingqmte new and highly spoken of. The itagM eflecte are entirely different from any other mini strel company's. "The New Pilgrim-the True andl tM False," by Cbaineyytomorrow.—|adv*.,i

To the Edited •^~^^!S«i H ?f or appears,^ ***** 8* «{ 1 choir. ' Bee^s^ 1 Perby ownersf), y r^ge. o^N I dug over for 2*fe pro^?> "*k the di sc yoS;fcS& tain any redre^i^i^Sfc numbering manvwVT^lTd^ applied it to the fuffiL^!? 4 *S , Immediately after R jg^K i parture from the colonS-S^ and pastures new," his "Ju x I*4•"** ; once impounded the pS?^ ; sidered that the proWtVSI I the benefit of the C rS^^f« holds .the WrJ^ : l" dlcjalßettlmento'ft^eS\S!»?» We understand that Sirs 6^ . leaves Auckland by £ %L^ Bteamer next week. *- ; D. r-I)awsonhaSproTicted t iswiH,tt,, lowing statement of the jSB*& , hands limelighfe,te,^,^ Mrs McGowan, £39 Is6d. :T&mlS desire to thank the daily••papa^S ; redactions they made in their cSaS that all the pejrformers'pjfovidedleifon dresses, wigfy&c. , m ; Mr T. B. tfannaford, with a perasteM which ought to beat down theaalyS most unjust judge alive, bas^y ■ one more petition tothe House of^n, ■ to liave nis bell tower, -wrihrlTrifll : ap^]^ house utilised for erection onGn'vierMl 'Mr T. Thompson, M.H.E.'for iiuS North, is to have charge of tiie petitaoii. An assembly in connection witfoMrKl, ' Munro's Scottish dancing classes- k:k! . fixed to take place on tb: : 20th"lmti'At both adults and juveniles Have^'ideaiA s lent progress, and many are .equippm ; themselves with kilfand hose, a picta^ : and interesting gathering is anticipated. 1 The Marine Board of South AnW has received a report from the krk master that in his' opinion- tle-fcp , Guedex had been wrecked thropgh irutil 1 j proper charts. Ah, however, the Bofid W| . no jurisdiction over the vessel, if1 \m\k '. foreign, it was decided-not to holdaa&■ i u "^# I Charges of '•' faffiiig'tb provide id«r? i means of support" are becoming verybH quent in the ordinary business of the ral . Court. Nolessthanthreecasaswei'eoßi!'! charge sheet this morning:-' One will journed, the summoßs, not haying'^ served, a gumdlgger.was..ordered.topf , 16s per week towards the support i • four children, andd stoue-bfeaker 15bpt week towards the support of fivecMiii . The latter had deserted his wife si . family, and provided1 tbenririft* '. loaves of bread daily.- The 11, however, ! convinced i him thai this« i not sufficient. The defendants were v/-1 i'1 overcome wheiri !' informed thirt would require to obtain sureties of fa a . each case to ensure payment ofthftaiMj ordered, the alternative being six nrf imprisonment. They, remained m 1 Court'long after the day's bnsinea* been disposed of, fet eventually were re lieved by friends who hadbeenaiMte* : quainted with their dilemma, , Eliza McGinn, who has no less to <a i hundred convictions .against her for not | e'nness fend other offences,; agJtm■ tajj»l ' Resident Magistrate at the^.Ji this .morning. His Worship titi: »«■ she was a ropue and a VAg#nd, JM old lady looked quite bewJJdered, M% tually cams "to .the conclusion. -ijM" didn't know what ftw./ff*; hat would plead guUfcy." Up a 4j"J . she bad been in quite a.joUy gg suddenly Mnted^and'hadtojeaij dated with a glass of water. Thii J her round again, and rf>e.Wj« to twelve months'.impMon^^ best thing he conlldofal«--, i The pe.opteoW.gA* S encouraging local ™ustry fl".,^ Lchl^ritinthed|^^g tweeds shdwn^in .f^^ffy. Mcßride (the ■*^(gQ3& Customs-street East, 1 his accoustonied business.JjJJg-^ secured allthe f»*^so^ ye are glad to .^/MgSii* The ■= usual monthly f£^tf last evening. u in^he r lo^ Aldridge in attendance, the large hj U iwfc^ ably filled, notwith^^ The tf; ing appearance ■«th?^ditaHiF;g- ft sShSBfSS %*!*;« "on tad be™ ?'"/■ ..&' J"j KSf§£| son; duet, WWJ 3rtMm li ( Wj^. I tainment. -^ $ tfj ■■ ' ■ ■. ■:• .;:,,hrf': ■ :

THE AUCKLAND ETENIISTG STAR, SATURDAY OCTOBER 8, 1887.

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A UCKLAND AGENCY IN LONDON. jt3l FREDK. LARKINS Having retired from his partnership with Win. McArthur and Co., is establishing himself in London as a COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, AND CONFI DENTIAL AGENT AND REFEREE. London Address pro tern.: 17, GbeshaM-stkeet, E.C. (care of Thoa. Micklem, Esq.) Auckland Agent: MR F. G. EWINGTON. CONSIGNMENTS received and sold under the superintendanceof F. LarJcins. INDENTS executed by him. ESTATES Bought, Sold, or Liquidated. MR LARKINS will be in London by Nov. Ist for general business, miiE Uermaa Annexation of New Zca- JL laad, A. Prevision of 1891. How it -was <u,a,i ed af tenvards,



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'STKT'ITH reference to the above announce- V y ment, we have much pleasure in inti mating to the frieDds of the late firm, and the public generally, that we will carry on tlie business of Ship Chandlers, Sail Makers, etc., in our temporary premises at, No. 17, Lower Queen-street, and hope by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a continuance of the patronage, of the late lll ' U1 " . ROSS & CO. ' THE SAIL LOFT will be under the management of Mr Charles Roynolds, who bad charge of this branch of Captain McKenzie's business for the last fourteen years. The services of M r . vV. A. Harvey, for many years head storcman for Messrs J. and D Oxley and Captain D. H. MoKcnzie, have been retained for the new firm. Goods will arrive by next steamer from Sydney, and by direct steamers from Home. ROSS & CO. (Successors to Captain D. 11. McKenzie), SHIP CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS, Etc. 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Bluchers, tips, nails, etc. reduced to 5 G lcn'3Watertight* .. .. reducedto 8 fi 1 en's Balmorals reduced to 10 6 ten's Shoes reducedto (J 6 Soys' Boots reducedto 4 tt :oys' Lace Boots .. .. -.. reduced to 31l Vomen's Leather Elastic Sides reducedto fi 6 V omen's Lace Boots .. .. reducedto 8 0 A Job Lot of Ladies' very superior Walking Boots, assorted, from 8s (kl to 13s 6d. lost of these Bargains will be cleared quickly, • • therefore come early and secure the best. BARRETT X> R OTHERS, WAKEFIELD STREET AND ARRETT'S BUILDINGS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, AUCKLAND. CHE " MELBOURNE AGE." Circula tion, 68,000 daily. The largest Commercial, : dvertising, and General Newspaper in the jloniea. Price, Id ;6s 6d per quarter. The " LEADER," 48 pages. The best Farm g, Agricultural, and General Weekly News- > iner. Price, 6d :6s 6d per quarter. The "ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN EWS" (New Zealand Edition). The leading ontlily Illustrated Newspaper. Single nam rs, (id; double numbers, with coloured plate, Is. Agents: Messrs Kidd and Wildman, Upton d Co., and E. Wayte. Auckland; and all !ws Agents. Post free. TO WHEAT-GROWERS, Etc. j W. S. LAURIE & Co. ,ye for Sale: Winter and Spring Seed Wheats ( rtarian Oats—Black, .White, and Dun nemeal and Bonedust of various descriptions (Analyses may be inspected;, rate of Soda, Ammonia, Potash anos—lsland and Peruvian re, Sacks, Twine, &c, &c. ■• < C CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. '



TTvONALD W. JACK AND Co -1 PONSONBY ROAD, Are Selling - Ladies' well-made Ulsters at, 5s lid each Fashionable Jackets at half-price Extra-wide Coloured Cashmere at Is per yard, or 8 yards for 7s 6d Ladies' Straw Hals at 3d each Corsets. Is lid per pair, -worth 3& 6d All-wool Shirting, Is per yard Our Ladies' Stockings and Gloves, atls per pair, are extra good value Other Goods proportionately cheap. DONALD W. JACK AND Co., Pon'soxijy Road. TTvR APERY AND /CLOTHING AT MARVELLOUSLY LOW PRICES, To Suit the Times. 570 Yards Coloured Cashmeres, IOJd per yard 1025 Yards All-wool Dress Goods, all shadcß, at la yard, worth Is 8d yard 550 Yards Fancy Cream Oatmeal Cloth, 6jd yard, worth la 250 Pairs Long Net Curtains, from Is lid pair 153 Pairs Ladies' First Choice 4-button Coloured Josephine Gloves, slightly spotted, from 2s 6d Great variety New Prints and Dress Goods 100 Boys'Knicker Suitsfrom3s3rt—st.rongtwced 31 M en's Mosgiel Tweed Suirs,33s6d, worth 45s 90 Pairs Men's strong German Tweed Working Trousers, 5s 9d Men's, Boys', and Youths' Coloured Moles atverv-low quotations Strong line Men's Coloured Cotton Shirts, lsoach • 450 Men's Sample Hats in felt and tweed, at half usual price 25 Men's strong Tweed Suits, 12s lid. ABOVE PRICES FOR CASH ONLY. Desiring to do a Cash Trade principally, will sell all goods at a very small advance. gRIDGMAN, 288, UPPER QUEEN - STREET. SPRING DRAPERY, The whole of their Spring' Goods having now arrived, ex Ruapchu, Doric, and Arawa MILNE & CHOYCE Have great plonsuro in assuting their TOWN and COUNTRY FRIENDS that their Home Buyer has displayed excel cnt Taste und Judg ment in the selection of Goods suitable to their class of trade. Their DOME and AUCKLAND-MADE MILLINERY, it is well known, is not lobe equalled iv Now Zealand. Immense Stock of MANTLES. JACKETS, DUSTCLOAKS, and DRESSING GOWNS in all Styles and Prices. One of the LARGEST and MOST VARIED ASSORTMENT of DRESS GOODS in the Col ony, their purchases being made from th« Con tinental, Bradford, London, and Colonial Markets. The Principal Stylos this season are: PLAIN or SELF-STRIPED, trimmed Beaded Ornaments PLAIN or SELF-STRIPED, himroed fancy Check Velvet CHECKS, trimmed Velvet or Plush STRIPES, trlmm-d Velvet or Plush CHECKS and STRIPES, worn together (the Latest Fashion) CHECKS or STRIPES worn with Plain ZEPH i RS and PRINTS in New Styles A Great Feature this seacon will be THE BoXEO EMBROIDERED CAMBRIC DRESSES in WHITE and COLOURS, a Large Stock has been laid in, in anticipation of a run upon them. SETS OF DRESS PATTERNS ALWAYS READY CUT. A Special Bargain of 45 DOZEN 4-BUTTON TAN KID GLOVES, at 2s 9d, worth at least 50 per cent more. Tho HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY. LACES, UNDERCLOTHING. HOUSKHOLD. and JUVKNILE BOYS' DEPARTMENTS a.oall Fully Stocked. N.8.-Ladios aro Specially invited to look through the Various Departments. They will not be solicited to buy, unless so disposed. Shop Closes on Saturdays at 2 o'Clock. ly/r il n c & riHOYCE, IMPORTERS, Qdwew axd Wellest.ey Streets. Drapery and Clothing AT REDUCED PRICES. H. ATKINS, In order to reduce stock and meet the times, will sell for the next few weeks AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Attention is invited to the following:— 25,000 Yards of last season's Dress Goods at 25 to 50 per cent, reduction Silks. Cashmeres, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Ulsters. Fur-lined doaks, &c., &c, 20 to 25 uer cent, reduction New Dress Goods, &c, &c, now being opened at 12* per cent, below usual charges MANCHESTER GOODS. Lace Curtains, Table Linen. Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Calicoes, Shirtings, &c, &c, at 124 to 20 per cent, reduction CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 500 Boys', Youths', and Men's Colonial Tweed Suits at exactly invoice price. A magnifi cent lot of Suits to select from in all sizes. and will positively be sold at invoice price. Also, Trousers and Trousers and Vests, &c., i at invoice price All other Goods, such as Shirts, Hats, Collars, Braces, Hosiery, &c, &c, at 12£ to 20 per cent, reduction 150 Very best quality over imported Men's I , Tweed Waterproof Coats at 20 per cent, off the marked prices. rHE ABOVE REDUCTIONS ARE GENUINE, The intention being to reduce stock some thousands of pounds, no matter if at I a heavy cost. JEL KIN s ' QUEEN-STREET. 30x325). Telephone 435 IF YOU REQUIRE GOOD 3ATMEAL, FLOUR, CHEESE, POTATOES, - or ONIONS, OATS, J ok MAIZE, t JALLON ' 2 ALFRED JO WITT. !g



MEDICAL HALL, POXSOXBY (Opposite the Three Lain s). j. a. HKNDICRSON. Proprietor, in thanking the residents of Ponsonby and surrounding dis tricts for their supoort and conlidenco lor tho past 11 years, .would asraiu call their attention to a few of the proprietary articlos manufac tured by him. from drugs ot. tho very best q oSSraSfto.. Tonic Mixture. Neuralgia, R&unmtie, and Gout Mixtures Toothache Keliever. The above £ive bpcedy Relief, es- Cherry Pectoral, Balsam of Horchounrt.Chlorodyne. Iho above are superior to the imported artic c. being re- CTi!fib PiUo Pu 3 rpiils, suitable to the climate; are purely vegetable ; crive speedy relief. From 13 Pcp l be° S cA p bt!on 0 3 Sancf Family Recipes faithfully preraraL Powdcrg an a Mixture are the most ctfectual remedies known to medical science._ T/fEMCAL FEES REDUCED TO IVX ENGLISH RATES. Dr. It. H. BAKE WELL, M.D., Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England,' Licentiate in Midwifery of the Royal College ot Surgeons, late Visiting Physician tp <-hris' ohurch Hospital, formerly President of the. Medical JJoard, Trinidad. TTr , lrT .M n HOBSON-St. (near Cook-st. , AUCKLAND. Fees for Consultations, including medicine, 2s 6d; for visits, including medicine, ss. Cash. No booking. Hours for Consultation : 9 to 11 a.m., 3 toj^andJMto 8 p.m. IS EAS E S OF WO ME N. 1)b. COBBETT. who makes a Specialty of this Department of Medicine, has arranged to receive Resident Patients. Trained Hospital Nurse in residence. For further information apply Dr. C. N. COBBKTT, LQWKR SYMOMPB-BTIHSKT. AUCKXAXD. TY~ " X E M V T, SURGEON DENTIST. Has Rkmovet) to CORNER OF ELLIOTT AND WELLESLEY STRI^I!* 1S (Opposite the Opera Houso.) Box 210] [Telephone 378_ I^IRE7"rMRE ! T7IIRE l^jfURE ! 1 Jj Jj JO THE NEW NORTH ROAD PHARMACY IS AGAIN OPEN, Just a fow doors below the Eden Vino Hotel, in one of Miss Johnson's shops, Edeu Terrace. E. B. HIL L, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. ■VT OTI C E OF REMO VA L. Mr T. TRAFFORD. Tho oldest-established Surgeon Dentist of 18 years. Desires to inform his patients and friends that ho has removed from Wakctleld-stxeet to more central offices, QUEEN-STREET (over vvayte's. Bookseller), opposite Wyndham-strect. Professional hours : 9 a.m. till s_p.in. T\ E N~T "" I S T• R Y. Mb A. L. SMITH, OLD-ESTABLISHED DENTIST. Corner of Hobson and Wkixkblky Streets Artificial Teeth fitted without extracting stumps. Other dentists' work repaired. Teetli ntopped. Gasadrniiiistereil. Charges moderate. Trumcara pas^ tho house. TIT F. W I N I) S 0 R, _OL« SURGEON DENTIST (by exam.) (Lato of the Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I beg to intimate to tho public of Auckland and Provincial District that I continuo in prac tice at the Old Chambers, Shortland-strcet (opposite I'ost Ollice.) Having scoured tho ser vices of a flret-closH Mechanical Assistant, aud reduced my charges, I hopo to merit a aharo of their support. BOS 210, P.O.] [TKMcrnoNE 377. TN CONSEQUENCE OF THE DEATH OF Mb ALEXANDER INGLES, The only surviving partner of the Firm, TENDERS ARE INVITED YOn THAT WELL-KNOWN ft OLD-ESTABLISHED BUSINESS (Successfully carried on for the last 24 yenrs by Messrs A. and T. Insrlis, at George-street, Duncdin), AS A GOING CONCERN, IN ONE LOT. THE BUSINESS COMPRISES General Drapery, Cr/miiNo. and Mercery Boots and Shoes cattfets and fuunisiiixgs FtnrariTUßß, Crockery Ironmongery, Undertaking Boot Manukactuking, Cabinet and Furniture Manufacturing. For particulars as to Leases, Ground Rents, BuMinRS, Pook Debts. Stock, Turn-over, etc., apply by letter to " Tho Executors of the lato Mr Alexander Intflis, Gcorcrc-strect, Dunedin j' or on the Premises to the Manager. Tenders must be attheOiHee of the Firm not later than THURSDAY, the 20th day of October, 1887. at 12 noon. Tho highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Each tender must havo attached a Marked Cheque for 10 per cent, of the amount of the tender. mH.E "UNION" And the " SOUTHERN SPERM " CANDLES, Made by THE UNION OIL, SOAP, and CANDLE COMPANY, Op AUCKLAND, Are all Guaranteed FULL WEIGHTS (16 ounces to the pound). Many of the Colonial-made Candles now in the market are Light Wkights. and therefore dearer at the money than the Auckland-made Candles. TRY FOR YOURSELVES, AND USE ONLY THE LOCAL ARTICLE OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK New Season's Tennis Racquets Tennis Balls, &o. Gricketw a re Croquet A.ll Games AT KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. MRANNY ! Granny ! Granny! Granny ! UT Haying 1 ought a Clearing Lino of Infants' jilk, Satin, ana Pmsh Granny Bonnets, at iess han half-price, wo are now offering same from 36d to 10s 6d, worth double. Inspection in 'ited.-C.Hopkins, London House, corner Mel on and Victoria streets, • I



rriHE DEPRESSION AND HOW TO J_ AMEND IT. By economy and purchasing elieap for Cash from T. W. DOONIN, Grocer, Importer, and Produce Merchant, Hobson-strect. New and first-class Goods for less money than many pay for worthless articles. The following will give sonic idea oi' prices :-Really good Family Tea Is 4d lb ; box, 111b nott, for 13s 6d; first-class' Tea, Is 10d lb, worth 2s lOd lb ; good Sperm Candles, 4Ad lb, 21b for Bid; box, 251b, S.s 6(1; new .Oatmeal, bag, 251b, for 2s 7d; White Crystal Sugar, bag, 101b, for 9s 6d. Flour, Fruits, and other Goods at equally low prices Tor Cash. N,B.~Established 1857. Remember the Address: T. W. DOONIN'S, HOBSON-STRKET. miiE THAMES COUNTY COUNCIL JL Have deposited at Mr J. H. WITHEFORD'S OFFICE, SI tORTIvAN D-STRKET, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE THAMES GOLDFIELDS, Together with particulars of liberal concessions tho Council have decided to make, with a view to encourage the introduction of English capital. Mr Witiikfokd, having been identified with the Auckland Goldnelds since their first open ing and having for some timo past been collect ing mining information for English clients, ih m a position to advise any representative ol Home buyers who may be in Auckland as to tho merits of the various eligible Goldfleld Properties. PL\NS. REPORTS, AND THE FULLEST RELIABLE INFORMATION OF ANY MIN ING PROPERTY may be obtained on applica tion at his ofilce. A UCKLAND MINING ASSOCIATION /-ft, . NEW SYSTEM OF WORKING THE GOLDFIELDS. Tho Public of Auckland dosiroua of cniraßinp; in Goldflcld Operations on the Non-liability system, now so popular in Australia, are m vitort to TAKE SHARKS In the above As- Shares, £12 each. Payable £1 Monthly. Experienced Minors employed at £1 per week with a Share in the Profits after wages and expenses have been deducted. Full particulars as to the Management .and Method of Working on application to J. 11. WITHEFOUD, anortland-street. TO PROSPECTORS, LAND-OWNERS, AND OTHERS. In order to encourage tho development of tho mineral resources of this colony, the undersigned has made arrangements to Assay samples of Quartz, or any substances supposed to contain Gold or Silver, at the following rates :— Single assay, 7s Gd ; threo assays, 15s; lewt tests, £2. J. H. WITHBFORD, Short land-street, Auckland. m H E W A REHOUSES of the undersigned will bo CLOSED on MONDAY NEXT, October 10. E. & A. ISAACS. . L. D. NATHAN & Co. ARTHUR H. NATHAN. R. H. B ARTIETT' PHOTOGRAPHER. Mi-3 BARTLETT begs to announce that she has purchased the above business In thanking her past patrons and friends for thoir uniform kindness. Mrs Bar tie tt alao takes this opportunity of stating that tho BUSINESS will be carried on under tho same title in the future, and that every effort will be made to give satisfaction. MR EDWARDS Having kindly consented to take charge of the Smdio will be a sufllciont guarantee that all work will be done in the samo high-class style as hitherto. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED, Both of first sittings and extra copies. Mrs BARTLETT, 244,' QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. _ -- -__ _ The Business hitherto carried on by ROBERT NEAL at Wellc3ley-Btreet and Karangahape Iload will bo conducted as usual from the Karangahapc Road Store. Customers will bo called upon as usual. Country customers please note the change in address: THE NEWTON SUPPLY STORE, Kauangahape Road. F. ROWE, Manager. [card]. , •TTy ANTED Landlords and others to know that E. BARKER Undertakes Collection of Rents and Accounts, Execution and Distress Warrants, Possession under Bills of Sale, etc., with care and despatch. offick: CITY CHAMBERS, VULCAN LANE (Top iloor). ■\JT A C C I N A T I O N. Free Vaccination at Dr. Bealc's Residence, Ponsonbv Load, every TUESDAY. 3 o'clock.