SECOND EDITION.

The Auckland Star.

"VOL. XYIIL-Na U2

AUCKLAND, N.Z M * FRIDAY, JUNE' 17, 1887.

PRICE-ONE 'PENNY,

TABLE TALK.

Sir George Grey arrives in Auckland on Monday. ■ ', •''',,' "'•" Addresses the electors on Friday night. .■':[ Mr Moss in Parnell Hall to-nighfc. •«« [ Free Jubilee dinner in Auckland. ~' .;,',' Mr Parsons has been elected to the City Council. , . <:: I The machinery for Firth's new mill has arrived. . ■-■-■. -i -_.-;i „, • ;tt;t\] Paddy Doran's Jubilee performance commences to-morrow night. >«n»Vn<.i Mr Garrard complains of abusive" slan guage " used towards him by some tailors, if Can't look for manly conduct from the' ninth part of a man. Garrard's menagerie : is well worth a visit. . " ; ■ •: i; There are big dogs and little dogs, ' ' 'j Dogs black and white; ■' ■ ' •■ Some lie like lifeless logs, ' •' '■' ■■'- < While others bark and fight. . ,j Oh, yes ; the old 'un keeps the kennels' well [supplied .with inmates, and the smell from thetn is worse than the multitudinous stinks of Cologne. , ; , .. ■■'< Over £1,000 subscribed at Christchurch ! for the Jubilee Memorial Home and demon stration. ;,.'i

Mr G. O. Davis has presented to Auck land Museum his valuable collection of Maori weapons, earrings, mats, &c. o ot.*< . Dr. Maunsell, of Dunedin, and Dr. Closs, of Invercargill, have been appointed repre sentatives of the N.Z. Medical Association at the medical congress to be 'held this summer in^Adelaide. How true it is that " charity begins at home." Here's an illustration. • ' .',_

A family, being in distressed circum stances, had some kind friends who under took to collect clothing, &c, for them. . t One of the good collectors was so fortuh-, ate as to receive a parcel of clothing from aJ kind-hearted lady, but as the articles of clothing were being made-into a .parcel our good collector remarked that " these arej too good to give away; they will do for my husband!" ; , ■,■■•■•

The articles referred to would be worth from 20s to 255. Shows how widespread the distress is, eh ? •'.

All Auckland Volunteers called out for Jubilee Church Parade on Sunday next. . Have you. seen the Jubilee baby? :: j No ; but I've heard it squeak out—"Oh-! Mamma !" from some hidden recesses. Thomas's Short's executors are giving them away in large numbers to customers making purchases at their premises this week. > h& They have been having wild weather; at Wellington, i In consequence of slips on tho Rimutaka railway line the Wairarapa trains were delayed for some hours. . in.i 1 Mr Aldis has applied for. letters patent for his fire-escape. ;«Vo \ -; . : , i ? Last week there were four prisoners in Brisbane Gaol under sentence of death.) j Our Jubilee Doctor! ' : ~-. > On Sunday next Dr. Erson is to sing a Jubilee Ode, the wordsand music of which were composed by himself. ; •; »' ,i. > Must bean Admirable Crichton ! Poet, musician,' vocalist, and physician.: "■■;■- -..- ,• "Old Kennedy" (not to be outdone by, Hannaford in Jubilee liberality) announces that he is giving away his wonderful " vegetable hair restorer " at half-price. The Japanese Equivalenb '-dot " Hair! Hair-!-Hair!" -<'.■..•■ buvi ;;anj nsi.-m Oh, "TheMikado"isoffjong 'ago, and " Patience " now occupies f_©.boards at the Opera House.- --*♦-. — Then this is; the sort of strain that is wanted— ~.' , [ A well-regulated young man— An "always in time" young mim— • A ".iusb on the minute," " good for all's in it," A Waterbury watch young man! A boy of 2 years, living in Ballarat, has had one eye scratched put by a fowl which attacked him, and the other eye seriously injured. .../-,' ! ..'. Between 3,000,and'4,000 horses die every week in London. , ' ". "'.''.",,• . •In ■ Christendom there are 16,000,000 Sunday-school' scholars and 1,900,000 teachers. , ",'...:• ' : '•'";'

Queen's Jubilee Park to be opened at Dunedin next week; but no procession ion the occasion. V, ."■; ',:

The female population of Bathurst have decided to erect a fountain in that town as a Jubilee memorial. ' " . "'""''•■':

Will be a sort of set off against the New market Jubilee "pub." :, , V 'f Ironsand redivivus ! , 7 •"' '

Two applications "for patents for treat ment of ironsand are gazetted—one'"by Messrs John Chambers and D. R. S. Cal braith, the other by Messrs A. J. Hunter and H. J. Carson. - ■." ''■:', , '

Women's right's ! A lady is alsoamong the_ inventors. Elizabeth- Vialou' has de posited specifications for an invention ;for ointment to be called " Grandpa's Magic Salve.". . ,' : '. •"'.. J- '

Greymouth Borough Council spent £194 on the reception of the Governor spine time ago, and the Auditor General refuses to pass the expenditure as illegal. ' ' _. , Will the Councillors stump up ?" ,' Very,'questionable ; they have in the meantime resolved not to do so unless they are compelled.'"." ~,.-' , George Kill and Thomas Hutson, rab biters, have been both sentenced; in Wil canna to two years' imprisonment for having, 'attempted';to,,deceive >the by passing off rat'skins as rabbit skins! ! The Sydney " Bulletin" says the i<.<Stout". Ministry proved tdtf to. standXits " head " being frttthy.. " : " r " .■'Sir. Edward Guinness, who sold his brewery for six millions. sterling, has for warded a cheque for L 217.000 to his head brewer as a parting souvenir. Ewing aud Co. have sent a consignment of their canned mullet to the San Francisco market! , j."',.'V i.,"/'-!'^.''}',!." r "f^'V* I "''^

In Melbourne, lately, the Charitable Aid Board handed over L 1,500 to Major Barker, to be used in connection with Prison Gate Brigade work. ■;■'',;';■' Reminds me the Auckland Salvationists are getting up a series of Jubilee meetings, including a. tea in St. James's Hall. on Tuesday next, on behalf of the Prison Gate Brigade Home. ',



I! Shipping- . I ' TTNION STEAMSHIP I feSjgf COMPANY OF NEW ZEA | |pl§%|| T iME TABLE.-Juns. I <!'„ -rARArTAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL -1 AND WEST I h ffiffipoßTS (from Manukau). I of Sailing. | jfffirt |."-^=r~ —TTues., 21, 930 a.m. I 8.40 a.m. § gSStf I Hon., 27,1 p.m. 1 12 noon I Ss-TplbTnaKl, WELLINGTON, AND I JO? T (Special Service). I srnlH TFriday, 17, i p.m. I 2 p.m. I NAPIER, WELLINGTON, I PORT CHALMERS I 't. (from Auckland). I [ Thurs., 23, noon j — I »°n* I Thurs., 30, noon | - I r?-~ roFMELBOURNE (Via Bluff). I 1 Thurs., 23, noon P ~ Wlu Thurs., 30, noon i - J W A°r; ' 'Calls at Hobart. \'r— —"~" FOR SYDNEY. "feSwsr r TTneßaay,2B,sT>.m. I -~ %gHQNOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO. kffsw»T I Mon.. June 20,2 p.m. | - I'rn , ~J : ORLEVUKA AND SUVA. fj I Mon., Juno 27, 5 p.m. | - lifiWoRRUSSELL A ND KAWAKAWA. 1 I Mon., 20, 5 p.m. | - B FOR GREYMOUTH. ■ ; jwafJbe".. -IMon., 20, 2 p.m. 1 - m —for"gisborne, napier and U ."■ WELLINGTON. ■ :'-fn~~~ ;\ Wednes. 22, 6 p.m. | - H "Oargo must bo hooked and alongside TWO H fIOUES before advertised time of departure. H Tickets must be taken at the Com- B ffpckland Branch, corner Queen and Customs | mARANAKI, WELLING II JL TON ' LYTTELTON. H ' SlS Wsk 1 SPECIAL SERVICE. H llPteSfera c Union Steamship's Co.'s I °* WANAKA IB Ml leave Onehunga every FRIDAY and ! 'M ''fittelton every MONDAY, calling only at W jaranaki and Wellington, and connecting at jM fjrow*" Plymouth with through Trains for SB -ffaDganui. M : UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY H . OF NEW ZEALAND. 9\ j. >- CJTEAM TO THAMES, ■ Connecting with RIVER M STEAMERS for STIRLING W•■ 4mmm*zl& wor t h, ohinemuri, m iFaßßßggr WAITEKAURI, WAIHI H TEAROHA GOLDFIELDS.MORRINSVDuLE ffl-ffATTOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND M ASTER'S SETTLEMENT. iH;.v. timetable. 11,,-, S.S. ROTOMAHANA. If P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. M : ' FROM AUCKLAND. K Wift 1 RoToaiAnAXA. I Enterprise. ■ Hday ,171 — I 8 night Hjjibiraay 18110.30 morning j — W;-; : : ■ FROM THAMES. "T'Z m t g,..-. | R OTOMAHA y A- | enterphise. flß'Siiiirday.' 181 & afternoon. | 6 afternoon '""1 Beturn Tickets will he issued from June IS, H atafiaUe for return till June 27,1887 :— 'j i- Saloon .. , .. 10s ;I ■ Steerage .. 7s 6d 'P Children Half-fare. m No cargo received for Rotomahana within H lilkn-hour of advertised time of leaving. H ;Jfot responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or JHpfeiarging Live Stock. M ■ ■ GEO. FRASER, Agent. B S"i j- WTAIUKU AND ONE m ▼ ▼ hunga steam i NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). r| CALLING AT AWITU POLLOCK, WAI IH?i'A' PIPI, and other places. TIME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: H June. H/*-Monday, 5.30 pm. 21—Tuesday, 10 a.m. HBl&iWednes.. 7.30 a.m. 22—Wednes.. 11 a.m. H*Tlrarsday, 8 a.m. 23—Thurs.. 11.30 a.m. I S-Friday. 9 a.m. (for Manukau Heads) Hf2-Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 25-Saturday, 1 p.m. B-Monday, 10.45 a.m. 27—Monday, 2.15 p.m. ffl.B-Tuesday, 11.30 a.m.' 28—Tuesday, 3p.m. li' iPwednes.. 12.30 a.m. 29 -Wednes., i p.m. ill - irfix •- - . July. m ifci'riday, 3.30 p.m. 2—Saturday, 8 a.m. 9 -Weather and other circumstances perm itting H No'cargo received within half an hour S i ilvertised time of leaving. ■I All freights payable before delivery of goods. I Not responsible for shipping, carrying or dis- H' tharging live stock. 1 ! Fate3—Single, ss; Return, 7s 6d. M l Freight, 7s Cd per ton. H -J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. ---1 S *' COROMANr)EL - I ' THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. ■I TIME TABLE. fjf Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: 81, " — Saturday, 18,12 noon :j§ Monday, 20,12 noon Monday, 20, 6 p.m. if -Wednesday, 22nd, 12 noon Thursday, 23,12 noon H' Ridayj 24,12 noon Saturday, 25, 12 noon H Weather and other circumstances permitting. Sp Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis m ■ cterging live stock. ffl .'No cargo received without Shipping Note, H indwithm half-an-hour of aavcrtised time of ■| oepartnre.' H i All Parcels must bo prepaid on Board. m \__ A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. 1 ' TUBILEE HOLIDAYS. i TO WHITE ISLAND, OPOTIKI, and BAY OF PLENTY. ' II X S.S. CHELMSFORD will leave- Queen ■■■■.'.feefWhtef' on SATURDAY EVENING, 18th |' f»t, at 7 o'clock for Opotiki, and will | '«ye Opotiki for White Island early on Monday H j Jjorning, J aUowing visitors the whole day at the UI {Wvanaarriving back-in Auckland Tuesday H fiypnirig. Weather and other circumstances IB lermitung. SHARP & CO. 1 : E~T TJIOR GREYMOUTH II DIRECT, H CONNECTING WITH WEST COAST B. I ' . The regular.trader s.s. H l IV.i i , HERALD, | *A lat Lloyd's 356 tons register, win sail as ■ ,:;»ef from Onehunga, .on MONDAY, H-3%. bat, at 5 p.m. - m All cargo must be booked at our. office. H passage, and other particulars H:;:,*ppiy,to,-. STONE BROS.. 20. Queen-street. | ■.j. QTEAM TOTONDON 1 Sntn|Ular & a om| n - I J OE LONDON, -with Mails and Passengers for :-- Europe and the East. (Via Bombay). _ T.pnve Leavo Mel camer - Sydney. bourne. &..... JunoS Jsn«j* •i-Hind June 22 i n ! 10 f 10TA...., Julyß J y n] l™ m . July 20 July 20 ti! I Augusts . August 9 A.... August 17 August 23 *r ... Au«ust3l | e Pt-L thenceforward every alternate week, fe and-cargo booked to London, Mar taly, Egypt, India, China, and Japan, at Wckets issued both to first and second ssengers at especially low rates. Cheap S accommodation can be ohtained in this Sonflaloon having, been thoroughly ?«ed, this Company is now enabled to tending passengers to lodation at the following-greatly re Ticket". ••-. .. '•• '';•• •• |m |o. .(Available for 12 months) •• «- X booked at Auckland at same rates 'ey or Melbourne, "particulars, apply to rf) , |K» CRUICKSHANK & c "'» t- AfldWan* Agents,



, Shipping. STEAMSHIP i____«nf V L°, IPA NY OF NEW ||Il§S ' ZE ALAND (LIMITED). ROY AL MATL~EXPRESS HI , SERVICE. TWot a v TT > 9, VERLAND ROUTE TO a™-^ GLANI> THR OUGH AMERICA. Avoidmg alike the heat of the Red Sea and the cold of Cape Horn. i of * th, ?, Un , e are appointed to Steamer. Tons Leave Arrive , ' | Sydney. Auck. 'Frisco. MarFposa.," buUU Juno 15 Juno2o July 10 Zealandia.. 3000 July 13 Julyi ß Aug. 7 S^oon e Pn a r„„ available t or tw elvo months, and AK3__dF__B_Ei. oa % bre £ k their Journey at SSo'ii no,un ' San Franc sco, and any place of call en route to New York. Through Fares, Sydney or Auokland, to England, Saloon, £59 to £67105. Steerage, £30 3s, offices o"f- inf ° rmation apply afc anjr of the UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Jb*£*r S« s * °RE T x WILL LEAVK ONEHUNGA FOB HOKIANGA, WANGAPE, AND AHIPARA, At 3 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, 22nd ink and for NEW PLYMOUTH, WANGANUI AND WESTPORT. At 3 p.m., on FRIDAY, 24th inst. Freight on Wangape Cargo must ho prepaid. For freight or passage apply to J. CRAIG, Commerce-street, or, J. W. WALLER. Onehunga. CJTEAM TO SHORT- k3 LAND ONLY. KOTUKU Will leave for Shortland THIS (FRI DAY) EVENING, June 17, and each succeeding Friday until further notice. Carrying Cargo only. For Freight apply to THORNTON, SMITH, fc FIRTH. ARIENT LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Austral June 18 June 24 Iberia July 2 JulyS Chimborazo July 16 July 22 And fortnightly thereafter. Through Fares from New Zealand to London: Steerage, £18; Second, £36 to £10; Saloon. £55 to . £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS, available 9 months—First-class, £105. Available 12 months—First-class, £115; Second, £66. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), . Agents in New Zealand.



To Let. .— I—,1— , TO LET, a 4-roomcd Cottage; city water and rain.—Apply Mrs. Edwards, Exeter street, Newton. T~~ O LET, fine 7-roomed House, Flagstaff Road, Melrose Devonport. Rent 14s.—Ap ply to Mrs Burnett, Melrose. , O~LET, a very comfortable Bedroom, suitable for lady; terms very moderate.— Address Burleigh-street, sixth house below St. Sepulchre's Church. TO LET, 3, 4, and 5-roomed Houses, close to town i 6s, 7s. and 10s per week.— Apply S. M. Pratt, House and ;Commission Agent, Eranklin and Ponsonby Roads. TO LET, 7-roomed. House, Pitt-street, gas, water, etc.; rent, 12s; also, a 3-rooined Pouse, back of Bank New Zealand.—E. W. Morrison, Karangahape Road. TO LET, a 4-roomed House ; gas, water, large allotment, every convenience; rent low' to a good tenant. — Address at Star Office. ' _^ TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, House of six rooms. Large allotment and well situated.-For terms, etc., apply Thos. Rogers, V ranklin Road, near Wood-street. O LET, Store, 60ft x 50, close to Queon street; fitted up in first-class stylo with offices, counters, shelving, etc. Rent very moderate.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Queen-street. O LET, 4 and 5 roomed Houses, Alex andra-street; rent 6s 6d, 7s ; also, in Vic toria-Street, Large Shop with 5 rooms, side en trance, good yard.—J. Williams, Tailor, Vic toria-street. TO LET, Wellesley-street, those com modious premises at present occupied by Mr George Gledhill, Cordial Manufacturer.— Apply, Brown, Barrett, and Co., Elliott-street, Auckland. TO LET, a 6-roomed House, gas, city water, bath room and good cooking strive —Apply- F. Moore. Boot and Shoe Empor ium karangahape Road, or Mrs Fellows, Park Road, near the Domain. A LADY at the North Shore, who has three Furnished Rooms (with use of bath room) to Let, wants two ladies or married couple either to board with her or separately. Useofpiano.-Applyto H.Ashton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. M" ANGERE BRIDGE. —To Let, a good 5-roomed.Cottagc, with well.-Apply M. Gilling. ■■■■■ ' mO BAKERS and CONFECTIONERS. TO LET. a Shop and Four Rooms, with Bake -s«g«** 6 "!-' Appiyio Upper Symond-strcet. , Corporation Notices. IT Y OF AUCKL AN D. n\tv Conncil Offices will be closed on MON- 'TUESDAY NEXT, the 20th and SUt inst. ■ The Free Library will be closed until 6. p.m. (on TUESDAY only). / , , I P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, June 16,1887. 895 fi IT V OF AUCKLAND. ERECTION OF FIRE-BELL TOWER. ERECTION OF TOOL-HOUSE, &C, &C, AT EKEOiiur* v WAIKOMITL nHv Conncil will receive separate tenders „Si vm of SATURDAY, the'lSth inst., for U SSL n« above in terms of plans and speciflca %d e e^%Te c n P r S ed^p r ectively for the works tendered for. • p aPHIL ips, Town Clerk's Office, ' ' Town Clerk. June 11,1887. /o9 ■ Board and Residence. -VSTANTED, two reepectable Boarders; W single or double rooms, plunge and showertothT; terns, ia^f^l Swe House, f "TsTANTED, Lodgings in a good neigh- W boiirhood for an old gentleman (not an invalid) No children or lodgers. - Address v^r/STAR-Olfice. -tvTORTHERN Cash Drapery and Clothing JS Ccs Sale now OP.-108, Queen-street, new eateb-Ushwenk



_________ For Sale. "F ,o ™-,.? A 1J jE '. a , S° od ©airy Farm, with or rivMnln oUt^ lk contract; easy terms.-Ap ply Milk Depot, Freezing Works. SALE, a Grocery and Fruit Busi fiWl„ v s ne 5H Queen-street doing a good cash faadft-jTor address, apply Star Office. "JpOR .SALE, a Type Writer; price £15. C6x> Coombcs Arcade > "EpOR SALE, Piano, £16 10s, cost £35, i vt i C ? tt -?,?°v, in P erf ect order; taken in aebt.-App]y,to W. Richardson and Co., Tea Agents. High-street, 6 doors above Vulcan Lane. SALE, a Bargain, a Village Section fv[ff„n. near .whangarei, containing 80 acres, Jw? S ' aud otncr improvements; good land, S/sxATomcef and ° Pening f ° r a Store -- SALE (a bargain), 2-Wheeled V ug ? y% in £ 00d condition ; must bo sold, 2X?i? l Z avm &. : colony.-Apply C. Poison, Pollen 6pm Ca Road ' ° eCoro 8 a,tn ' or after IMMEDIATE SALE, in Alten J- Road, a good 7-roomed House, with scul ,o 4^ ho " l i as ,s' Sas and water, etc., and largo SSSSSPn' Price very low-Apply to John goppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen-streot. SALE, a nice little Farm, 51 acres ; nllle -S f / om Auckland, by goood road; walk from railway station and town 2£Jft 10a 9 re3ai 'c under cultivation. Small house, f,„ i£* $}SB<*ry, and other outbuildings. Well worth the attention of small capituliats. Will +« a n? n Peromely low prico for cash.—Apply to A. Mead, Swanson. OR SALE, the Goodwill of the oldest Hairdressing. Tobacconist and Fancy laoods Business in the town of Wanganui. The advertiser having determined to retire from business, is desiring to dispose of the above. He has successfully carried on this business for the past 15 years, and can confidently recom mend it to the nofcico of anyone desirous of em barking in this particular line. The premises are nearly new, largo and commodious, and suitable for a family. Also, a Retail Boot and shoe Shop, which has been successfully carried on for the past 6 years in premises adjoining, and which can be disposed of separately if re quired. These premises are situated m the principal thoroughfare of the town, and alto gether unrivalled as regards position and repu tation. Terms easy.—For particulars apply P-. W. Watkins, General Com mission Agent, Ridgway-strcct, Wanganui. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, as the owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres, 130 acres of it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hedges, and the balance in bush; orchard, house, and buildings; and a very low price will he taken.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, 65 Queen Street. OR SALE, the Cheapest Fruit, Poultry, and General Farm in the market; 90 acres; fresh water streams and salt water frontage Two hours' distance and carriage to Auckland <ts. per ton. Good six-roomed house, large shippon, dairy, etc., landing pier and good fishing.—Apply John Claro, Richmond Road, fifth house above Field's. OR POSITIVE SALE, cheap and terms very easy, 650 acres good Land with deep-frontage. Only eight miles from the Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street. BREWERY FOR SALE. By Private Tender, the Freehold of FLOCK'S STAR BREWERY, GLADSTONE ROAD, GISBORNE, POVERTY BAY.



Further particulars may be obtained at the Office of this Paper, or from F. J. PIES SE, COMMISSION AGENT, GISBORNE, to whom all offers must be sent on or before ' MONDAY, the 27th JUNE, 1887. GUN for Sale;— Double-barrelled Breach loader, with Cartridge-filling Apparatus and Belt, complete. Cost (wholesale) in London £18. Will take £10 for same.—Apply to P. J. Lo Quesne, Sharland's. Shortland-street. GUN FOR SALE. — Double-barrelled Breech Loader, ■ with Cartridge Filling Apparatus and Recappcr,' all complete; price, £9 —Apply Gun, Star Office, ""foTORTHERN Cash Drapery and Clothing „Ji Co.'s Sale for Men's Suits and Overcoats. TO CARPENTERS AND OTHERS.- For Sale, tho Goodwill of a Country Busi ness, in a fast improving township, with 6 roomed House, and 11 acres of land, 1 acres orchard, remainder ploughed land, grass, and one acre firewood.—For prico, &c, apply "G.O.,"STAitOluce. TO BRUSH AND BROOM MANU FACTURERS. FOR SALE—That splendid Business in Upper Queen-street, known as VVm. Kay's Factory, in thorough working order. The machinery and plant is tho most modern in New Zealand, and together with the Stock and Tools will be sold a bargain. To a smart energetic man who thoroughly understands the business, exception ally easy terms can bo arranged.—Apply to T. H. Biggs, on tho premises. ■ SUPERPHOSPHATES.— Freezing Co..'s. £8 and £6, of all merchants. APACIOUS Concreted Cellar, Back Warehouse on ground floor, and a few Offices in tho Government Insurance new build ing still open for Leasing to suitable tenants.— Particulars obtainable from William J. Speight, District Agent, 75, Queen-street. Early applica tion necessary._ TOBACCOS-TOBACCO! TOBACCO! 5G Boxes of Genuine Cameron's Long 7'B-to pound, at 5s 2d per lb (41bs for 20s) for Cash; weight guaranteed, at FREDK, v WHITEHEAD'S, ' 95,' VICTORIA-STREET. TILTON CHEESE from choicest Leices tershire Dairies, ex Coptic.—Crosher, High street and Victoria-street East. HAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Agent,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for;, Sale, and to Let, large and small Houses in tho City, Suburbs, and Country Districts; also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building Allotments for Salo in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. "XfORTHERN Cash Drapery and Clothing _L 1 ! Co.'s Sale for Shirts, Socks, Undershirts, aiid Drawers. > , ■ J Voiwrntccr Notices. i ■pvlS-TRICT OR DER S. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, June 11,1887. All Officers who are desirous of appearing before the next Quarterly Examination will bo good enough to send their names into this Office with as little delay as possible. The date of Examination will be duly notified. . By order. y T. VIRET SHEPHERD. Lt.-Col., District Adjutant. , TT\I S T R I C T, ■ O R D E R S. CHURCH PARADE. Militia and Volunteer OHlne, . : Auckland, June 16,1887. Tho Vo'unteers Auckland Garrison will As semble at Drill-shed on SUNDAY Morning, 13th inst at 10 o'clock, and from thence march to their respective Places of Worship. WILLIAM O.LYON, Col,



Wanted. WANTED, two Boys.-Apply Mr W. Rhodes, Auckland Timber Co. Steam Sawmills. WANTED, a clean, . active, Young Person as Servant. No young child ren. .Must be a good cook and laundress. References.-Apply Star Office. WANTED, a good Second-hand Har monium ; stato price and description.— Box 112. ______ WANTFD, a Good Machinist—Apply T. Buckland, Hepburn-street. WANTED, by three amateurs, Lessons . in Big Shoe Dancing. — Apply Dancer, Star Office. . WANTED, a Finisher.—Apply, at once, Garrott Bros., VVakcfiold-street. ft_ WANTED, a handy Man, accustomed ___ to hotel work.—Apply Britomart Hotel. WANTED, for tho North Shore, a Dressmaker by the day or week, who understands Singer's Machine.—Apply Devon port Post-office. WANTED, a General Servant; must be good cook and laundress.—Apply after sovon.Mrs Churton, O'Rorkc-strect. WANTED, by a Domesticated Person, -Situation .as housekeeper or assist mis tress, or place of trust; good references.—Meg gio, Post-office, North Shore. . WANTED to Buy, .a light Express, Harness, and Pony. — Address "C," Star Office. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ >■■•.,■ WANTED to Buy, a Book of the Bur lesque of " Cinderolla." — Apply to R. Eagleton. Hairdresser, etc., Queen-street. WANTED to Purchase, four or five Dairy Cows, on terms. — Apply. Alpha, Star Office. \ ANTED, Two Furnished Bed-rooms, for Lady and Son, with Board.—Apply, stating terms, to "M.5.," Star Office. WANTED TO LET, Furnished House of three rooms; Water laid in; low rent to a good tenant; Leamington Range.—Apply to Robert Carlile, View Avenue, Mt. Eden. WANTED to Let, House of five rooms, bathroom; stable, coachhouse, etc.— Apply to Robt. Carlile, View Avenue, off View Road, Mount Eden. ANTED TO SELL, a Tin Type Camera, and all complete ; cheap; good living to be made; will learn the buyer the business.-Saycrsand Co., Grey-street, between 5 and 0 p.m. ■■ WANTED.— Come and see my oxtra Trousers for nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Victoria-street East. ANTED, Second - hand Portable Engine, 12or 15h.p.; one cylinder pre ferred.—Address, stating lowest prico and parti culars, to "Engine," 80x74. P.O. ANTED—" Where are we ail going to?" Why to J. H. Dalton. Tailor. Vic toria-streot, for an Extra Pair of Trousers for nothing. . ANTED KNOWN—Watch Glasses fitted,3d each ; charges for-vvatch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per week. All watches cleaned _ro.guaranteed, at Stewart Dawson and Co.'s great English Watch Exhibition, 91, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN-For Sale, Stock, ' Goodwill, and Fixtures of Cash Grocery and Fruit Store; also. Poultry and Game, the lot, £20.—Apply, " 5.H.," Star Office. WANTED KNOWN-An Album of Portraits and Views, Souvenir of Queen Victoria's Jubilee, will be presented to all pur chasers of Goods, Is value, at Goodson's London Arcade. ■ ■ WANTED KNOWN-An Extra Pair of Trousers given away with every Suit. —J. ______ Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-3trcet East. ANTED ! KNOWN..-Stranger than Fiction—J. H. Dalton gives away a Pair of Trousers for Nothing. ANTED KNOWN.—An Extra Pair of Trousers for Nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Tailor. Victoria-street East. ANTED KNOWN-_That the Auck land Industrial Exhibition will be opened in the Industrial Association's Rooms, Wyndham-strcot, on Jubilee Day. Juno 21, 1887, and it is necessary that all exhibitors make im mediate, application for space. ANTED KNOWN—I have a Butcher . Shop and 4'rooms to let at 10s per week; also Shop and 4 rooms, suitable for any kind of business, gas and water laid on, 10s per week; also other houses at low rent to good tenants.— J. J. Craig, Commerce-street. TTpA NT ED KNO WN. ' SPECfAL ANNOUNCEMENT. '



D. MoPHERSON, being largely overstocked with Ulsters, Jackets, etc., as below, has deter mined-to clear regardless of cost rather than hold over. *- 30 Ladies' Black Braided Jersey Jackets at 9s lid each. Newest Stylo —At Karanffahapo Road. W..A N T; ED X N O W N. MAGNIFICENT.. LADlis' GOLD WATCH (value £12) FOR ONE SHILLING. Now. .on view in Messrs Bartlett's window. Queen-street, and guaranteed by them to bo full value. The above will be awarded to the Competitor making the greatest number of words from tho letters contained.in "National Jubilee." Com petitors must enclose Is in stamps with name and address to Box 232, G.P.0., Auckland. Rules may be obtained at Crosher's Coffee Rooms, A.M.P. Buildings, Victoria-street East, Auck land. Decisions based on a Standard Dictionary. Answers to bo sent in on or boforo July 12th, 1887. ■\WT ANTED KNOWN. 210 Black Rabbit-fur Capes, Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid each. 750 Ladies' and Children's Felt, Plush, and Cloth Hats,-Is each. Real Genuine Bargains!!! Regardless of Cost.—At D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahapo Road. ANTED KNOWN"—I am delivering best Waikato House Coal at 22s per ton cash ; also Newcastle, Taupiri. and Wlianga rei Coal at lowest rates.—J. Craig, Commerce street. ' : W Av., ;i .N T E D, INSPECTION 'OF MUNEO' AN D MIL LIG A N'S ' : TWEEDS, WANTED KNOWN Jubilee Illumina tions. Chinese and Japanese Lanterns, very cheap at Goodson's. Watcrbury Watches, 12s fid; entire new stock of Gold and Silver Jewellery, all warranted and very cheap; Dinner Sots from 20s: Tea and Breakfast Sets from 12s Gd; Electro Plated Table Forks and Spoons, Is e*ich; Dessert Forks and Spoons, 9d each; Tea Spoons, Gd each (Albeloid pure M. Metal throughout); Tables, at (id each; Dessert, <td; Teas, 2d each; a 5 Quire (120 sheets) Packet of good Note Paper, Gd; 100 Envelopes to match, Gd. In fact the cheapness of the goods have established Goodson's London Arcade as the place to obtain the best value for the money in Auckland. < Inspection invited. Price list on application. Note the Address: GooDSON S London Arcade, opposite McArthur's Ware house, 210, Queen-street. "TOT A N TED' X N O W N. The undersigned is now offering an excellent ssortment of WINTER DRAPERY & MILLINERY AT VERY MODERATE PRICES. Imported direct from leading British manu facturers. A choice assortment of MILLINERY, DRIfiSS FABRICS in all the, most useful tex tures from-GW. FLANNELS from GJd to Is 9d. BLANKETS all sizes, Al value. Cash buyers'WiirAnd here the best value obtainable A. LOVETT, WELLESLEY STREET. -TIT ANTED X N O W N-! James Clare has Boats and Yachts for Hire at his Residence, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. Boats built to order at his Yard, Customs-street West.:., q .•_ a , r,: Seven-ton Boat for Sale; suitable for oyster trade,



Wanted. WANTE Dl JKNO WN—Oamara Pota toes, Is per cwt; Best Currants, 6d per lb ; Jams, Id and 5d per tin ; Prime Salt Butter, Gd per lb ; Rice, Barley, and Split Peas, 51b for Is—Gallagher and Entrican, Victoria-street West. ■■■■■■ >--■« "W ANTE D__ X N 0 W N. 250 Children's and Girls' Ulsters, 2s 6d,356d, 4s 6d, 5s Od, 0s 6d, etc., each; 250 Ladies' do. from 7s Gd, 8s 6d. 9s 6d, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, to 30s oaoh. Bar gains regardless of co3t at D. McPHERSON'S. WANTED KNOWN-WINTER ■ AM"USEMENTS.-£5 for One Shilling.— The Proprietor of the Opera House ofFers a Prize of £5 to the Competitor making the most words out of tho letters in the words "Victoria's Jubilee." All Competitors must send in answers by July 1, and enclose Is in stamps, with their names and address, to Opera House, Box No. 71, Auckland.-Copies of rules can bo obtained on application at tho Opera House. Box Office at Kidd and Wildman's. — New Com petition will open on July 2.—No notice taken of communications not containing stamps. WANTED KNOWN—I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Personal and Collateral Seourity. Bills Discounted.—Jas. Rae, Elliott-street. ', TET ANTED KNOW N. GEORGE GREGORY, > PHOTOGRAPHER, Quick's Buildings (Near Three Lamps), PONSONBY ROAD, Is now producing First-class Photographs at tho following reasonable rates :- Carte do Visito, 10s Od per doz.; Cabinets, £1 Is por doz. Chil dren's at same price. High-class Enamelling at a moderate advance on above prices. Tram cars pass tho door regularly. BOOT TRADE. — Wanted, 2 Girls as Apprentices to the Machining. — Hy. Davy, Crown Boot Factory, Grey-street. Gi ARDEN MANURE. - Freezing Co. 's. W In 2s Gd tins, of all merchants. "TVTORTHERN Cash Drapery and Clothing jLn Co.'s Salo for Boys' Knicker Suits. OTATO MANURE. Co.'s. £8 10s, of all merchants. RASS MANURE.—Freezing Co.'s. £7 v~ 10s, of all merchants. ■' PLENDID Winter Tweeds at J. H Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street Hast. ILD RABBITS,, fresh daily J skinned and cleaned if wished, at E. McDonald's, City Market, Wellesley-street entraoce. THOROUGH, , OF ," , DEVONPORT. APPOINTMENT OF TOWN CLERK, &C. Applications for the appointment of Town Clerk, &0., at a salary of £120 por annum, will be received up to 5 p.m., on MONDAY, 27th inst. Terms and conditions to be seen at my office. J. DINSDALE, Town Clerk. Council Chambers, Devonport, June 17,1887. FAUCET SAUCE ! SAUCE ! Wanted, o very lover of good Sauce to purchase a Sixpenny, Bottle ,of the "Yorkshire Sauce Extraordinary," to test what a Colonial Manu facturer can do, and oblige. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA, COFFEE, AND SPICE MERCHANT, 95, Victoria-street. > Personal. ; . , PERSONAL.— Slaughter of the Inno cents! Boys' Clothing at less than half price during the very cheap salo at C. A. Porter's, 276, Quoen-streot, corner of Wakoneld street. ; "PERSONAL.— I supply an Extra pair of JLJ' Trousers with every suit—J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. ;.,,.. ERSONAL.-Call and get an Overcoat at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor. Victoria-st. East. ERSONALJUBILEE GIFT of Priceless value (not to bo beat by Hannaford).—Old Kennedy will give to all his Customers during this month a Bottlo of his never-failing, puke Vegetable Hair Restorer, which prevents the hair from fallingout, at Half-price, Is.—Stanley street, next Frnsor and Son's Foundry. . ISSOLVED BONE MANURE. - Froozing Co.'s £8, of all merchants, j Meetings.



mo F R E E M A S O N S. District and Proviccial Grand Lodge Officers, and tho Committees, and Representatives of the several Lodge arc invited to attend a 1 Meeting, THIS (Friday) EVENING, at the Freemason's Hall, Princcs-strcet, at 8 o'clock p.m. Business ; To receive Report of the Special Jubilee Committee. By ordor of tho Provincial Grand Master. .' HENRY G. WADE, D.G. Sec. THE INDUSTRIAL AND PROVI DENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVESIMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. The half-yearly mooting of the members of the above Society will bo hold in the Society's office, coiner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane, on FRIDAY, the 17th Juno, at 7.30 p.m. JOHN BANCROFT, Manager^ "VT Z. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE. AUCKLAND BRANCH. A Special Meeting will be held in the Training College on SATURDAY Next, the 18th inst., at 2 p.m. Business : Consideration of Mr H. Wbrthing ton's Paper on " Standard Examitions" Committee meeting to bo held afterwards. ARTHUR GIFFORD, M.A., . Hon. Secretary. ROYAL OAK GOLD-MINING~COM ! PANY (Limited). Thp, Annual General Meeting of the Share holders of the Royal Oak Gold-mining Com pany (Limited) will be held at the Commer cial Room, Boyd's Hotel, Coromandel, on FRIDAY, Juno 21th, at 10 a.m. X ', Business : To receive"' Director's 1 ' n Ahnual Report, Adopt Balance-sheet, Elect Directors and Auditor. W. HORNE, Coromandel, 18th June, 1887. Secretary. \SportiMJj.' '■•';' iT|NEHUNGA RACING CLUB. ' WINTER MEETING, Queen's Jubilee Day. Acceptances for tho Handicap Steeplechase, 3sovs; Hurdle Race, Hsov-s; Winter Oats, 2sovs ; Flying Stakes, lsov ; and entries for the following events'will close on'FRIDAY, June 17, atßo'clock:— SELLING STAKES of SOsovs. Weight, Sst 71b. ■ Winnor. to be the property o£ the Club. Distance. 1 mile. Entrance, 30s. SELLING STEEPLES of -iOsovs. Top weight, 12st. Tlic winner to bo sold for lOOsovs. If entered to he sold for 80sovs. allowed 71b ; if for COsove. ,Mlb; if for lOsovs, 211b ;, if for . 20sovs, 281b ;if for nil, 421b. Distance, about 2 miles. Entrance, 2sovs. • MAIDEN PLATE of 30sovs. Distance, 1 mile. For horsc3 that have never won a race of the value of 25sovs. ' Weight for age. Entrance, 30s. . ;.:-- i m,■•,'/'.- ; ; ; All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary. Onehunga ; or to No.' (3. Exchange Chambers. Durham-street East, with entrance money enclosed and full particulars. PLUMPTON PARK'JUBILEE COURSING MEETING. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22,' 1887. i . . CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. .TROTTING MAT Oil not filling, a 10 DOG STAKE hns been substituted. A LIMITED ALL-AGED STAKE for 16 Dogs, at 30s. each ; 10s to except. Entry and Draw same time as Jubilee Cup Stake, MONDAY. June 20, before 8 p.m. Speciai Train at 10.10 a.m., ordinary train at 11.40, returning at 4.15 p.m.- - C WALLNUTT. Secretary,



Amusements. '- WILLIAMSON, GARNER, & MUSGROVE'S ROYAL : riOMIC ■ Manager .. .. Mr R. S. Smythe Business Agent .. Mr W.Hughes Stage Manager .. Mr John Wallace Conductor .. .. Mr W. H. Harrwon OPERA HOUSE-TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY) AND TO-MORROW, The ever-popular Esthetic Opera, PATIENCjf ATIENCJU B ATIENCB-H or, _ '.',',' BUNTHORNE'S BRIDE, The revival of which last night—the finest per formance of the Opera ever witnessed in New; Zealand—was marked by the warm welcome accorded to all the old favourites, and the enthusiastic reception given to Miss At.ick Barnett in her original character of Lady Jane. Admission-ss, 3s, Is. Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls plans at Kidd and Wildman's. Overture at 8. Carriages at 10.30. JUBILEE WEEK. Tho Opera arrangements for next week, which will include Speciai and Late Trains, will be published To-morrow. ' AGRICULTURAL HALL Lessees.. .. Hesketh Aitken, & Co. Manager ... .. Maxßinkle Crowded and Enthusiastic Reception of MAX RINKLE'S Jubilee Burlesque and Pantomime Company. LA SONNAMBULA! And Comic Pantomime every evening till further notice. MILLION PRICES: Chairs. Is; Gallery, 6d. "VTEWMARKET HALL. TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW, At half-post 2 and 7 in the evening. A JUBILEE CONCERT AND FANCY FAIR. Great variety of amusements, Works of Art, &c, &c. THE SUNNY SOUTH MINSTRELS Will give some of their New Songs, Sketches, and Farces on Saturday Evening. The Newmarket Brass Band have kindly con sented to give their services. Admission- One Shilling. Children, Half-price. TjIOLEY'S FESTIVITIES. COOK-STREET HALL. MR AND MRS J. W. FOLEY . In their Refined, Laughable, and Musical Entertainment. SATURDAY, JUNE 18th. Front Seats, 2s; Gallery and Back Seats, Is- Children, half-price. A UCKLAND . DRAUGHTS CLUB.— ____ Those intending to play in the Prize Tourney, commencing TO-MORROW (Satur day), at 7.30 p.m., should be in attendance in good time. A PROMENADE CONCERT, will be given in the Kindergarten Hall (old Pub lic Library) on WEDNESDAY EVENING. 22nd Juno, when Mr Townshend's String Band will Eerform choice selections, and Vocal Solos will c rendered. Tickets, Is. Refreshments, 3d. To commence at 8 o'clock. God Save the Queen 1 '■ :-: ■■ ■ ■ BERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH. . The Sacred Oratorio - < l *' CHRIST AND HIS SOLDIERS," By John Farmer, Recently so successfully ; rendered, will be repeated TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), JUNE 17, 1887, To commence at 7.30. Conductor—Mr W. E. Baxter. Organist—Mr J. P. Hooton ! In aid of Devonport Congregational Church Funds. Tickets—ls each. jpT"! T> V H LL, JUBILEE FANCY DRESS BALL. TUESDAY EVENING, 21st JUNE.



Tickets to admit lady arid gentleman .. 10s „ „ Extra lady 5s Gentlemen, single ticket 7s 6d (Which includes refreshments during the whole of the evening). Caterer.. .. .. Mr T. McEwen The String Band supplied by Mr A. Eady Attendant engaged for the Ladies' Cloak-room Doors open at S ; Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. NOTICE. Spectators' tickets to the Dress Circle, 2s fid. A few Reserved Seats can be booked at 3s. Tickets for the Ball and Dress Circle to bo had dai'y at Messrs Kidd and Wi'dma'v's, Stationers, Victoria Arcade, and on TUESDAY (Jubilee Day) from Mr MoGowan, at tho Queen-street entrance to the Hal. ■ . Tho Ball will take place under tho sole direction of Mr Lachlan McGowan. NO MASKS ALLOWED. TTOBSON RIFLE CORPS. JUBILEE BALL, V Under the patronage of Col. Lyons, Lieut-Cols, Shephard, Dignan, and Mahon, Majors Isaacs and Clifton, and Officers of No. 2 Battalion, •■ - , Will be held in the FORESTERS' H A L L, MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1887. Double Ticket, 7s Cd. Extra lady, 2s 6d. Tickets to be had from Committee and all Stationers, and at the door of the Hall. , [■■■■ PRYCE MAY. Secretary. JUBILEE FANCY - DRESS BALL. 300 RICH FANCY COSTUMES (.■ FOR HIRE, ■ ,' ; Very reasonable Including Costumes from the Principal Ope as> .. Shakespearian Dramas, etc., all made by the best London and Parisian makers.' Apply to ' R. E A G L ETON, ,',;" Fancy Costumier, Etc., ,' Queen-streot. EXHIBITION of Glassblowing, Saturday Afternoon, from 2to 5. Admission, 6d. Prizes given. Works. Freeman's Bay. N D U S T. RIA L ASSOCIATION OF AUCKLAND. ; ' . NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS. All Exhibits must' be sent to the Rooms, Wyndbamstreet (at Messrsßell Brothers'), not later than FRIDAY, tho 17th instant. Intending Exhibitor* who have not yet app'iod for Space must do so at once to prevent disappointment. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT^ 5 F0P.0N E JSSHILLIN G£S SHARRER'SCANT B BEAT TOBACCO-BOX. In order to afford some amusement during the winter evenings, and to encourage local talent, the proprietor of tho original Can't B Beat Tobacco and Cigar Divan, Qneen-street, offers a prize of £5 to the successful competitor forming the most words out of tho following sentence, viz.:— [ ,- . . ,-,-j . " CAN'T B BEAT TOBACCO-BOX." • Competitors must enclose Is in stamps,.othcr ; wise they will net be recognised. US, Entries close on or about tho 30th inst. ' Address— BOX 448, , ; .; „ ; ,j ; Post Office, . ; ; . i ; ;■ ;:•;'i . AuQkiMKL



riKEAP AND .GOOD v CUTLERY ■ Thomas samuel ;■„>. ■ Has determined to clear but'his stock of cutlery & electro-Plated goods In consequence pf the dullness of trade, n eluding all kinds of Table, Pocket, and Gum Knives, Scissors and; Razors., AH" tho" above selling at very low prices.. .7 ■~". , ,7 GREAT. BARGAINS IN TABLE CUTLERY. ■--' THOMASS AMU Eli. f ;' : 162,' ; QUEEN' - STREET, . : Irn '.''• Opposite Arthur's Mark . 7- Jp"| REWARD. Whereas'certain' sus dWJL pected persons have been stealing the rails and destroying the fences on our property at Victoria Avemie; Remuera..; The above 'reward will be paid to any person giving infor mation which shall load tothe conviction of the offenders.—Apply Mr King,! Chemist: Queen ■• street, Auckland.i •„.;■ ;,-.■ 7. ■ ;,:,, (■<;.'.».Tf RUNNING bnMrs AtwOod's Farm,-New Lynn, a Chostnut Mare, star on forehead If not claimed within seven days will be sold tn pay expenses. , . T; . • I SHOULD SMILE with an Extra pair of'- XaUor! oiaSerß f ° F "^^S'-^P I ? J- H, Dalton, [