"THE LAST CRUSADE."

jN , v pootba 3 appeared in En-land, who r« rhymester, bub one whose veree M °' Liubepoetic faculty, and do r'bltnity and beauty of thought flSftS AUred Hnyes 11 A. of ti o^^ th6honolU' 0fT nn S S ■ from the best critics and is the #' )raT "ork entitled "The Last autht>i" 01 ■ .> a tllC jjo,, of a gentleman Crusade. a „ j, e y t | je position of tfflClS °f Sic boiough of Wolvei lallipto.U' Li nf the " last crusade" was . PtttotionitUJewsandhercbic,. For '"i 1" Hnfhis soul" lie is said to have re- • •Pf?£ Christian Subjects one-third j f 1 iithwt snecess, tho Mussulmans H ' nd Palestine, and then, laying ilL PS,S there of blague. fs f hi= expedition to Tunis which the new : %iSSS-U "The Last Crusade,1 and iSffiXed as a saint, » having the I *Sjffl& Arthur, the gentleness of f&MWI the piety of Sir Gala- ; ir,^ After the death of Louis, Prir.ce ! trd It nephew of the lion-hearted I v wl' Wars on the scene, collects SIS cloister knights of I'ales- I fin the nnme of Christ, assaults , f' J. (X-z-vretli), where the Saviour Lli'so'ioiF,"atKl pnto its inhabitants to . S TkWiptio,,,of the ..oaling of SethH painfully thrilling and strik- BU The followinjc is a fine JL which conveys to the mind some S& suggested by the horrible | W:- I

XiHersW Chrisvs 3implc homo, SBloftho Son of Man J*s!!nl mvi's helpless blool; pure women mto^-unlbo jipsi: - ■ >~- ~--°spake. Sm to tba tarlot; tender habcs SmW (Bd quartered for His f.ake, wuo isJifbUildflsther; bj-c -..pooh of pore X those streets vhcn.ii. His faultless Htwfor thirty years tho lovely path Meekness and dinne obedience; SinK fountain, ivhoro his thirst was Jm ihc'lilles thnt lie loved so well ffiovreivc'. witt. the jowc sot His words; [Won the molted fl-ecos of His lambs, todM the ruffled bosoms of his aqyw, Sill to Hi« who b tho Prince of Peace. IfcdMve fools of pride, and lust, and hate! JiMts ami slaves cr ignorance! v\ c stand frtfithin the darkn ss. ami Dut out Sman his fellow's dimly ilickci-mjr light, i-i think our own tho ono pure my irom I lieaven; * KMm with the sword of self esteem. ■ iillh»3word of faith, find so hew down F tote's hard-wrought idol, while we boast 'ItTCjnimaKcpf tho Most Hish Uod ; fourfciraltutftothe It V\ of Love, Unoy temple is a hold of hate BW ,witl! angry lodkuus ; v,o s&ii our babes fitiiodeep symbol of self-sacrifice. Will the strong watre war upon the weak, iitte wide Wortii is bathed in harmless Mood, MTimeis sick of carnage. What avails Misok.and boot and thumbscrew pass my, latin tie hideous 'timber of the past: Btlncter more the reek of human flesh Mm the open forehead ot the day: fijtiojouiig victim, white • than hor shroud, "ftbloodshot eyes fixed widely upon naught, fefacrakindle tretnb'.inp; in her hand. foiraterw-n tho ranks of austere pr ests, imtli tho sbadnw of the ruieiflx. toiler!!■ ing eravo? -The tame foul fiend Mlllm.tot mantled in ft subtler garb; «.striking with tho auddon hand of forco. Wo?ly Bl&vlng witli tho little stings Hiuwur and tho blight of social scorn : J%Unetyonetho<eacon fires of old "NftTonr father steered, faint out and leave jßUtkne s'slosir, and no pilot's voice "8 through the'gathering storms, and no ..■Mi.Hgto -; «aßim»atlic bosom of the deep. WBcdweonej- for those brig]it lights of old w-Mcmed to man's vouns eyes reflected taw , .•'.■.....;■.■■ •tomefat1 heaven, wore but the first grey tttcsh :',..•■; "■Mjlonrdawn now widening through the world, "wsonijjnan himself; and the anme fire, "wqmck flame leapt to life in the warm 'di* ' '' ''' ' •' ' wastmi m and prophet, bnrnet h still, S™™lftt/ounli a thousand thotisanti souls TwJ eilil ' !t'nt one- w hilt need ot light t ff? ffJMHicredbyiliefi-^ofsin. tuS'^ncycr yet hath led astray. 'MWHitttfasift Christ, the light of love. i

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1887.

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SFB-HsTG 188 Beg lo announce that every department has had a thorough overhaul, and no effort nor expense has been spared to make the Establishment tne n'iost' complete and THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT GENTLEMEN^MERCERY AND THE DRESS DEPARTMENT MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT SHOWROOM Contains, without doubt, the largest assort- dfapU Contains all the newest Fabrics possible to pur- Completely renovated. Newly stocked withSpringKovelties in Feathm, entof Men's, Youths' U JS UotlunS ot for the corning season of the latest novelties hf c]iase> and decidedly the largest assortment to MILLINERY. Flowers, Laces, Ribbons, Ladies' and: Children's every description at Z^lf HT? in f T*' m°st St- vl. ish choose from"' aml bein S boilSht *°* cash, will be An experienced staff of Milliners on thepremises. Underclothing, Mantles, Dolmans, Jackets, «« mirawmTAxr # , l mttenis .' botl' of .Shirts and Tics, , . ' "... Weddiiur and Mouminir orders executed with - Dust Cloaks, Fichues, Collarettes. Gors«tel PKICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION and every article of gentlemen's wear. sold at prices that will ensu i; e a speedy sale. ' eddi"S am^°™t c£^h etc., ek, etc.. .



THE GREAT SENSATION I jjjffi "It \j AND HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? THE ANSWER IS— l!i|py - S.COOMBESAND CO- «Tel| J^asjJ t : Has Purchased the Drapery and Clothing Stock of the D. I. C. and is holding a Tremendous Cheap Sale! n Q y^^J^^^r ivl -^is ® ' s-^ i . . . SJiSllSn^i IMMENSE REDUCTIONS! ASTOUNDING BARGAINS I 0m gm\\ % in— n ffliilaDß'A PF R V A-NT "H fT nTWTMfI L,—l—!^^J-1^ Commencing on FRIDAY NEXT and following days, at Premises of the D;i.C, Canada Buildings, Queen Street. S. COOMBES AND CO.



i , 1 i ( . Business Notices. j i i ! I REDUCED RENTj j >%f\c. A. POETEE | THE REASON nS. /)>v^. ,"\ ' y>. \\ fN HIS PRESENT ! WHY HE IS SELLING XV \fy >^ .! HIS /^>^V SHOP< I NEW ! SUMMER GOODSX^V !AT STILL LOWER PRICES THAN EVER BEFOHE. "^v //V/^> C. A. PORTER, GENERAL DEAPEK, ETC., j 276, Queen Street, corner of Wakefield Street, Auckland. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. I i I ■ j SPRBNG 1887. SPRING 1887. Smith &Caughey IMPORTERS Ex Steamships Tongariro, Arawct, Aorangi, and Sail ing Vessels Crusader and Pialco. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Silks, Satins, etc. \ SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Dress Fabrics. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Prints, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Mantles. . j SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Millinery. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Ribbons, Laces, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Hosiery and Gloves, SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Small Wares. j Immense shipments of Calicoes, Sheetings, Shirtings, Hollands, Towels, Linens, etc., UZ a ire ct^*ttJ£sJS£!£oSSl only! be80ldotanUj I CLOTHING. ! Tim celebrated Lion Brand Geelong Clothing in Men's, Youths', and Boys' sizes (obtain able in Auckland only at our establishment) is proving itself unsurpassed for cufc, finish, and wearing qualities. THE GENTS' BVIERCERY AND HAT DEPARTMENT I Will ilso be found replete with all tho requirements for a first-class trade. Gents' Hats, Scarves, Ties, Shirts, Collars and Cuils, Half-Hose Braces, etc., in great variety. ( All Goods are marked in PLAIN FIGURES for CASHOJVLY. ' MO SECOND PRICES AND NO DISCOUNIS. \ Jlny Article not approved and returned in good eon- " dition within 14 days will he exchanged for other ; goods or money refunded. SMITH & CAUGHEY, . j TELEPHONE W.



Public Notices- COMPULSORY SALE GENERAL DRAPERY CLOTHING AKD MERCERY. IN consequence of the Dissolution of Partnership and death of the late Mr. W. Woodroffe, the Melbourne Drapery and Clothing Company are compelled to realise on the whole of their extensive stocks to close the late Partnership Ac count. THE SALE COMMENCED MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, The whole of the Stock being offered AT LANDED COST OR UNDER. Compulsory Sale of the Melbourne Drapery and Clothing Stock to close late partnership account oji Monday Next. COME EARLY & BUY LARGELY 1 EVERYTHING CHEAP! Hotelkeepers and Storekeepers Note ! THE MELBOUKNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING . COMPANY, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. CHEAP DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS KARANGAHAPE ROAD, C2SSf£J



JJJ CLARENDON HOTEL, llc™«onVakefl<>ld and lluUand-streets, 6 ft n»»,. Auckland. »&' S^WBTOI* 'Late of the hn.p*™**l Hot6l- Owen-street}. IHfcBIPS. COJI JIBRC'AL 'I'KAVELT.KRS. cS'^o will Find Every Modern '"WnieacejUombined with Civility and Klfi '™"npt Attention. i^.^ Telephone. 290 P l YllO HH ROCKS. EQCS| EGGS! EGGS! «|ftp,pKd Prize Plymouth Rocks jS^^kffi c^ h with or(1er !?«0' w5 "rt :i »? lr >'Hitk, Grocer, •>^'&Noble, Grocers, IJevouport. _ ■ ■ . J. SINCLAIR. jfe^~~-iglljfkainina, Auckland -3^ in any quantity, ab r. Uj4»ATH am, SON, « AftD BAKUEY, AS;CHITE Tjp |fc EV UCKI'AN'D ! IING ENGINEER, t3jj ]? &&, easily made fe «H 2K;^' DRIED YEAST. tV^^7«a \J ,110l "C I'll 11 fiircc li*^'"JnH^T^kots by post



! Public Notices T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED.). .=---"-- ; i '■ IMPORTANT TO SHIPOWNERS/CAPTAINS, SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. V ; STOCK IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF D. H. MCKENZIE. T. & S. MORRIN & GO. (LIMITED) being; the suc cessful tenderers for the whole of the first-class and well assorted Stock in the above Estate, at a, great reduction on cost, have the pleasure to intimate that the same is now being removed to their Shipchandlery Premises in Lower Queen Street, and they are in a position to supply their customers at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. H. fc ANDERSON, Manager Shipchandlery Department," ■ . . .-■-■:. : : X:. y-'v SEASONS 1837-iSSS. JjPgssim^ijjL SEASONS 18S7-18S8. THE BON MARGHE QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. LESTJETJE &; CO. ', MILLINERS & COSTUMIERS, I Are now showing all the latest ENGLISH and PARISIAN NO^BI/TIES in DRESS FABRICS. Em broidered Lawn Eobes, Plain and Fancy Tussore Silks, Lace FlOuncings, Braid, and Bead Sets | and Panels, Trimming Silks, choice and carefully seleoted Millinery, trimmed and untrimmed, , Corsets, Glovcf, Ribbons, Laces, in great variety, Fancy Sets, Flowers. Feathers, etc. etc ! THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT ; FOR NEXT € ASM ONLY! | DRESSMAKING A SPECIALTY.-Fif, style, and finish of every Dress made at THE BQJf ! HARCHE, f O v 12s. 6d. only, is oqual to any procurable in the Colony. -Mounting and country 1 orders receive prompt attention. PATTERNS TOST F.REE. ~,,,.