The Auckland Star.

iJSXVIIL-Nft 197.

AUCKLAND, N.Z,, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1887.

PRICE—ONE PENNY

thi r1) ei>ltlON_

TABLE TALK.

— »■ Ma.t eeoxi season opens. Funky Ferdinand! The Bulgarian Prince explains. In other words, he is afraid of Russia. .Something* like football weather to-day. i Otago team to bo banqnetted to-night. Heavy snowfall at Greymouth yesterday.' Meeting to-night of New Zealand Rifle Association at the Drill-shed. Glaclstonians joining the Irish National' League en masse. Jacob, tho brother of John Bright, is to! speak at tho Nationalist demonstration abi Dublin. "The wearing of the Green" will soon'! be quite fashionable in England. Political meetings to-night—Mr Tole"a*/ New North Road and Mr Connell at Wai-1 konuti. No need to toll the bell; the Tactician is I not dead yet, though ho lias gone to the I place of graves. The York Hotel, Adelaide, is said to be' making £1,000 a week out of visitors to the I Exhibition. I Zebeh Pasha, the notorious slave dealer,! who baa been detained by the Britisli Go vernment at Gibraltar since 1885, has now 1 been released, after signing a guarantee for good behaviour. Between Napier and Gisborne there are 1 a good many Maori converts to Mormonism, : two missionaries having been working therel tor some years. xTTfe ha. vo a representative of Bishop' Aeville s views in Victoria, only he confines ! himself more to generalities in his cursing: ol the public education system. \ _ His name is Archdeacon Slattery, his • habitat Geelpng, and ho courteously says! that the Victorian State schools are not! dame schools but damn schools. "Jealousy," which.is to be produced ab^ tbo Opera House to-night, can only be! played twice. j The Waitemata Troubadours perform, ...Th,°., l>icnic Party," and "Hamlet in Block ' at the Agricultural Hall to-night About 40 of the crew of 11.M.5. Opal are I pledged teetotaller.. A Ba-hursfc(N.S.W.)Good Templar has. just been gaoled for six months for appro priating the price of a tombstone for a de- j cea.ed brother. The accursed cold' water this time. Tho new lighthouse to be erected on! Cuvier Island is- to be of iron-tower con- i struction. j Ha ! The Government have at last agreed | to give Hannaford's clever invention a trial then. Glad to hear it. More likely they have stolen his ideas ! and are meaning to rob him of the honour, ) though he oilered them his invention ■ free. j Miss Newcombc, the Auckland Taber-> nacle's contribution to the Zenana Mission,', left for India via Sydney by the s.s. Wai-1 hora yesterday. Dunedin is determined to have a big dock, no matter what it mny cost. Loan de bentures are to be sold in London at £90. Wet weather at Masterton to-day for the i football match, Canterbury v. Wairarapa. Mr Albert Spicer, Chairman of the Con* f gregational Union of England, is to be ac companied on his tour of the colonies by;; Mrs Spicer, Rev. Dr. Dale, of Birmingham, and Airs and Miss Dale. Nelson Rugby Union have expressed their disapproval of the Otago footballers'! tactics in explaining away the result of the j recent match at Nelson, and offer to play a | return match. An eminent scientist declares that the world will eventually be converted into water. His theory is supported .by thai fact that the Sydney Globe is now in liquid ation. ( A few years ago it was thought improper. for a woman to he v foreign missionary unless she wero a missionary's wife. Now I there are 2,400 unmarried women in the: mission field, besides, probably, an equal! number of married ones. Civilisation in Africa ! There are upon J the Upper Congo seven steamers, four of j wliich are owned by the Free State, one by j Franco, and two by missionary societies; J The fleet will soon be increased by theaddi tion of another Free State steamer and one I for Bishop Taylor's mission.



!'~of shipping- !U - STEAM SHH n ___—_ '8 JnOMPANY OF NEW ,fejgf Vl-ALJfD (LIMITED). ■flwl FOYAL MAIL EXPRESS il-___-£__L SERVICE. If - 'ovkblamTfoute to W „._*_ THROUGH AMERICA. ENGL£_U.olie-tofthe Red Sea and the iToito'^ e co U 1 1 d oofCa.cllorn. Jm nt this Line are appointed to Tbo S'f^nd Auckland for Honolulu and .^fS^^r four weeks, sailing as i uniiwj-L- — — —r Z \ '• '•— I Leave Leave Arrive Steamer. Tons* | Sydney. Auck. 'Frisco. ;jwuXDU «a-octs Oct; 10 Oct. SO mon-hs, and Ticko'pSn- ers can break then* lournoy at «Sl* San Francisco, and any l A,"«f_Jl en route to New \ ork. ! por all informp.tion apply at any of the S-AMSHIP COMPANY OF EALAND (LIMITED). ~ / TTNION STEAMSHIP WmA c^iIPANY 0F NEW ZEA' ||SPI|.LANL) (LIMITED). BpsSTftg^ «fuiE TABLE.— August. •vL/taranaki, NELSON, PICTON, WEL- SffII^LiTrELTON, AND WEST . AiwrPOßl'd (from Mauukaw. i-/~ 1 _ . ..en.- I Latest ffiaastyl Date of Sailing. | Train. •'S^ST 1 Tnosday, 3D, i p.m." j 2 p.m. Egjfo I Mon., Sep. 5,10 a.m. 13,10 a.m. !jsgrws_S-_KI,, WELLINGTON. AND '™ . Lri'i'EßTON (Special Service). Jff^Ti?r~"l feiday,'26,l p.m. j nooii NAPIER, WELLINGTON. IYTT-LTON, AND PORT CHALMERS . . (from Auckland). iMmroL'Ri I Thursday, 25, noon T — T.UIAWRA i Tliut-sday.Scp. l.noor. | — i "T- gpß .MMhIIOUItNE (Vu Bi.ufk). ijiSlroL-Ri: I Thursday, 25. noon j - 'TARiffERi 5 I Thursday.Sep.l.noon | — p *-Calls at Hobart. '-"'' FOR SYDNEY. ~ '<!_ Axad* I Tuc3 ■ Sep. 6,J> p.m. I — jjroIIOXOLULU A-D SAN FRANCISCO. i_.an.Si I Mon.. Sept. 12, 4 p.m. | — , (Cargo till noon >. IOR LOTUKA AND SUVA, transhipping ;■ for-ONQA, HAAPAI, and VAVAU. 'WiiSUi I Monday, Sep. 19, sp.m. | A I (Cargo till noon.) FOR GREiiMOUTIL 'Qua. I Tuesday, 30.2 p.m. I — :|OR GISBORNE,'NAPIER, AND WELLING ' TON. CALLING AT HICKS'S RAY, TU -1 PAROA.ANUTOLOGA RAY. Siva I Tuesday, 30, 0 p.m. 1 — ; ""for russel-Ta ndTcla wak a\v a. !TißiffmA I Monday. 29, ov.m. I — Canto must be booked and alongside TWO MURS before oil vert ised time of departure. , VaSKe Tickets must "bo taken at tho Com • *paii)._ Office. , Auckland Branch, corner Queen and Customs 'mats, • • /•_ mARANAKI, WELLlNG ifflSjfaa -i- TON. LYTTEHON. •Pra_ls SPECIAL SERVICE. ■ fp^i&M The Union Steamship's Co.'s I S""""" WANAKA IW_llßaro'Onelum?a overy FRIDAY and lyttoltan every MONDAY, calling onlj at .Taransii and Wellington, and connecting at to Plymouth with through Trains for iViiDganm, 1 UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \_ . ._ OF NEW ZEALAND. iiLfe^ QTEAJI TO THE SOUTH Asm&\ & sea islands. ■Ik llie news. s. P^i RICHMOND, 1 j Bno tons register, GOO h.p., Capt. I |: Mr.Gillivray, will leavo Auok ..M_'_ J aiKl' for Tonga, Samoa, and ™|onorabout wkDNESDAY, Augusti'L splendid accommodation for first and seeond i™jf 3engers* An experienced stewardess is T__ 3, Is UndTo?;ils.<?(rom Auckland (calling at :fi;«Hi'!. oa' Taint, and Earotonga) occupies & t _l a's„ ai? d offe™ a favourable oppoi-tu £ftheflat.° USO£ VJSitiDS th 6 beautiful . Mctaissucd for Uie rotmd trip. apply to 6' r passaße- and all Particulars, DONALD & EDENEOROUGH, _, . No 22, Queen-sireet. &j- QTEAM TO THAMES, !'4W«kw W S fov STIIILING- TH __ OIIINEMURI, TK_l?miv>V.T,::, All EKAURI, Wal II J ;«rs^- L | M] fNl) GRANT AND _ n TIME TABLE. kg. .ROTOMAHANA. ,S'SEIII,RISE No. 2. ---^JI^AUCK^LAND. fr^|ITtOTOiUIIAN:A. I KNTrntPßTW ■fSfe SRSF^"I" — - — !?% '6 a£ternoon 1 '$*irday '7 7on m „ ~ • ' * afternoon -r—i_-li_f^oinonnng^^ j _ - —--ZlipirTHA- ;^ _h^~^^n^i^^ |ridw ar S "nwrtdnF^n^ ~ y7^U^^~±--7 "-80 night ■* IIW«LiTOStSk. ,ppinft Ca"-yin&. ov ' _____^OFRASER, Agent, !-'<_-^fe S» S' COROIIA NDEL. •^^^ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER w-iuna. Leaves Coromandel • y^fcerandoSi™.-,. baturda >*. 27.12n00 n }* mmmmS f, 1 . c ""'stances permitting jfWn*s BhippinK* oawyhW. or Ail- T^MuTf witLm,t Shipping Note JwU'««»-l>oiir of Mven-Hed time o_ Manager. I'/^i Lg^AM_TO_LONDON. I Jj^^ PENINSULAR & QRIEN -^^^^^i___T_ Steamer, Leave Mol- L-^~ fef __^_ Srdney. gRS":■.::: |« 31 l^f~ SL1*.... ' Sept. 3) son. 21 SSSSSSgiS «£ ** »d second fwffl^»«««nws .oF,- OW cnablefl to "r» Agents.



Shipping:. * J^%^r "P,P R OPOTIKI AN! The s.s. CHELMSFORD will leave Qucon-strcol, Wharf at noon TO MORROW (Thursday), the 25th inst. 1 Agents — Whakatai-.0, McGauvey Bkos Ai-hott & White, Opolik*. Apply to— ' SHARP & CO., Commerce-street i JA A: *. <*_ S* 0 R E T I (S^-^^^A* will (wcai her permitting) " "" ONEHUNGA FOR HOKIANGA. KAWEROA, & WANGAPE At 1 p.m. TO-MORROW (Thursday) 25th inst* Freight on Wangape cargo must he propaid. And for NEW PLYMOUTH AND WANGANUI At 3 p.m., on MONDAY, 29th inst. - For freight or passage apply to J. CRAIG, Commerce-street, or, J. W. WALLER, " Onehunga. __£___r r- QTEAM TO SHORT /_^____%^LjU LAX|} ON'LV* **%____%_%_%s Thcs.s. ' — KOTURU will leave for Shortland on FRIDAY EVEN ING, Angus'. 20, carrying cargo only, and each succeeding Friday until further notice. For freight, apply to— THORNTON, SMITH. & FIRTH. _ r j- _IAAIUKU AND ONE~ Jn&aht'tf ▼*▼ MUNGA STEAM ____$£»££&.' NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU, POLLOK, WAI PIPI, and other place?. TJMF-TARLE.--.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: AVGUST. 25—Thurs., 11 a.m. 25—Thurs.. 2.30 p.m. 27— Saturday, 1 p.m. 27—Saturday, l.lil p.m. 2!)— Monday, 1 p.m. SO—Tuesday, 8 a.m. 20—Tuesday., 5 p.m. 31-Wcdr.es., 9 a.m. M'cathcr and other circumstances permitting No cargo received within half aa hour of advertised time of leaving. All freights payable before delivery of proods. Not, responsible for shipping carrying or dis charging Hvc Steele. Fares—Single. ss; Return, 73 Gd. Freight, 7s (id per ton. _ J» HARR BROWN, Managing Director._ _&!_?_ iR 1 ° R L- '9. N D° N Magnificent Iron Clipper ' -^ Ship lIERMIONE, 1,120 tons reelstcr, D. T. Roijekt.., Commander, is new loading. Cargo carried at lowest current rates. A« th's vessel has good engagements, early application for space is necessary. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. j: r QHAW, SAVILL,' AND (i^^^,, ALBION COMPANY MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND L'jNDON. The following powerful now steel-built. Steamers arc appointed to leave for LONDON DIRECT as follows: (Final port as arranged.) ¥£\ T Steamer. SS %% Commander. Dat,cll^„l„)c - I I i i. i Arawa ..'5200 3500 J. Stewart Sept. 17 lonic .. _75"i 3DOO .T. G. Cameron October 15 Coptic .. 431)7300,i W. H. Ridley Novembers Tainui .. 52H0 3- OC D. J. Barlow December In Dor.c .. 6200 3000 W>. J. Jennings January 7 Arawa .. 5.n0..r.00 J. Stew,rt Feb. 1 lonio .. 47533C03 J. G. Cameron March 3 I i Tho Arawa and Tainui aro new steamers of the latest design. Tin*. First-class Passenger Accommodation is in a citadel saloon on the main-deck amidships, and the sleeping berths are of extra largeszo. 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 decks. The White Star steamers lonic, Doric, and Coplie, will be conducted by the managers of that line, who have made their service tho most comfortable and popular alioat. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each steamer. All the steamers above-named will be fitted with the Electric Light. The Homeward ltoulc will be he. via Rio do Janeiro, and the time occupied should not ex ceed 10 days. Passengers carried at lowest current rates. 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 colony: L. D. NATHAN & CO. 'CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. HEATHER. (p' lENT" L'iWW ALW£AZB&'ii "^MW^C STEAM T0 LONDON. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Orient I August. 27 I Sept. 2 Oroya Sept. 10 | Sept. 16 ■ t irizaba Sept. 21 j Sept. 30 LUSITANIA ......... 1 Oct. & j Oct. II And fortnightly thereafter. Through Fares from New Zealand lo London: Steerage, £18; Second, ..30 to ..10; Saloon £03 a-id £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS; available;) months—First-class „105. Available 12 months—First-class, £115; Second. m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Li_im:r> >, Agents in New Zealand. Board and Residence. BOARD & RESIDENCE. —Well Fur-' nised Bed-room and Sitting-room, with or without b v ard, near Choral Hall.—App y S.T. Star Office. F~~~ URNISHED Bedroom and Sitting-room (front) wanted near Quoen-strec'.lor lady ; bath-room and piano.—Apply J.J.F.,. Star Office. \ WANTED, a few Gentleman Boarders " forPaknranga House, Aden Crescent; superior accommodation, plunge and shower baths, piano. . WANTED, two respectable Men, either as boarders or to sharo with advertiser in a. comfortable homo. References given and required.-1 or address apply to Carr and Co., Grocers, Grafton Road. WORTH SHORE.—Munn House, plea- JLi santly situated on the Reach Road, near North Head: threo minutes'walk from Wharf. Visitors can be accommodated with a comfort able home, either permanently, weekly, or daily. Private apartments for families, with every home comfort, either with or without board. House two-storied, with bath-room,and private bathing-house on Cheltenham Beach. Lost aud Found. LOST, Between St. Paul's Church and Parnell a Silver Brooch. "Owl's Heat..'' Please 1 ctu ri to Barley's Fruit Depot, Parnell Rise, or Royal Mail Hotel. Reward. LOST.— A Gokl Horse-shoe BroochTwith inscription " Good Luck."—Finder will be rewarded ou returning the brooch to Mr Edson, Chemist, Qucc -street. LOST, since last Wednesday, a young Black Cocker Spaniel Dog.—Findc* re turning same to Mr George Eraser, Portland street, Parnel', will be rewarded. BSIraWARU.— Lost,' oiTSaturday last •J» between Three Kings and Avondale Ladies' Mackintosh,- Reward at Stai?. Odicu, '



To Let. ) HpO LET, 6-roomed House. — Tho.- Rogers, -8- Franklin Road, near Wood-street. TO LET, 4 Rooms, suitable, for bachelors; Rent, ss.—Apply Gcorgo, Hairdresser, ytctorla-s'reet. TO LET, 5-roomed Cottage, rent 7s Cd ; also 3-roomcd cottago, rent 'ia Gel.-Apply jgw^Archhill Dairy, Great North Road. TO LET, a Dressmaker'a Shop in Kartt ngahape Road, doing a good business.— ■j^Davics. top of Quccn-strccß TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage in Vic toria-st cot; rent ss. - Apply James Ballaiv tine. TiO LET, a 5-roomed House, acre of ground, off' Arney Road, Remuera.— ApplyjG. Heron, opposite Sf. Mark's Church. TO LET, in Paniell, a S^RoomedHouso"; close to oity ; good street; rent, 7s 6d.-'i\ Hill, Gi*aftofa Roacf, Domain-troot TO LET, House of 4 apavtments ; every convenience; best pari, of JervO's Road* <9.-r-Api.ly P. O'iphaut, Solicitor, High-afreet. 0 BE LET, House, and... Nino Across Epson.—Apply toF. U. Claude, Shortland strect. nn6 LET, a Comfortable Cottage at North JL Shore. Between the Wharves. Apply, J. lL_lTannun, Draper, v Ictoria street. mO LET, Shop afid 4 Rooms, Victoria- JL street; rent, los: also, .".Roomed Cottage in Graham-street.—Apply A. Wright, Toy Shop, Victor!-Hitreel v. ost. TO LET, Houso in Nelson-street, four rooms and sculler*.. Itcilt low. George Allen, Saddler, cornet' oi* Nelson and Hcresi'ord s treet. TO LET) '_! Groomed Houses in Pom* pallior Terrace*, both v»-ith large workshop or stable at back, with entrance; rent low.— Apply W. Clark. Wharf Road, or with Paget and Ralston. Queen- treet. mO LET, NO. r 0'.Wynyard Villas, Wyn- JL yard-street,; 7 rooms. Kcullory. and wash house, pantry, YV C, copper, rnmro; ro.s and water laid on.—Apply to John L. Holland, Grafton road. QHOP TO LET, Victoria-street, npxt to . _) Scutt'B, Draper.—Apply on promise- Rent low. /MHEAP 7-rcon.cd House to Let or Sell. \A Gas, stablo, large garden, etc. Low rent or easy terms.—apply J. Boyc3, King-street, Arch Hill. f. I T V II A L L TO LET For Electioneering Meetings Entertainments And other purposes. Apply IL N. ABBOTT, Opera House. For Sale. "IJpOR SALE, good Laying Fowls. 100 to JJ- choose from. Also, eight pairs strong Pigeons.—l'nIlison, fJlai*. lice-st,, Three Lampst TJIOR SALE, Shelly Beach, E-pi'ess Wag. ____ gon, huilt hy CoUsilts and Alkiu, with si«!e seats, cushions, and lamps complete, horse and harness.—App y Robert Clottgh'.cy, Victoria st reet Stand. BT^OR SALE on easy tCi'itls, or Exchange -H for City Property, in .suitable lots, the MAGNIFICENT VJSNTKOR ESTATE. Avon dale; only li miles from city ; close to 2 stations ; 12 Daily 'Bus.*; suitablo for any purpose! harbour and '"op-river frontages; rippling brooks, lovely ternerios; elevation, position. extent, and variety of view..; geniality of climate unsurpassed. Land transfer. Arrange ment, made for inspection. Facilities given tor building.—Hogg & Co , l">. Coombes'a Arcade. mOCANARY^ Mr Arthur will sell by auction on Friday, the 26th, at. 12.30, a Few Pair of B-giai) and Nor wich Canaries (paired to breed wlnner9l from the Aviaries of John Cornwall; same strain its his vv'innersof Principal Prizes at Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland, whenever ex hibited. Also. Four Pairs of Ant * erp Carriers bred from ►» inner of Flying Mutch and i'rizc Taker., in Show. All Birds sold will be guaran toed as represented. " _ GOOD OPPORTUNITY-fora Man with a Small Capital. - For Sale, a I'unii tureandt-ieneral Business ma thickly populated suburb. The present pr 'prietor removing to tbe country, it will be sold at a very low valuation. For particulars apply to Mr T. IS. liill, Chemist, Queen-street. ___ ___ CIHOOSE for you rself. A n Extra Pair "of I TrouserS or n Wntcrburj- Watch with oachSit'tat J. H. Dalton's, Taiior, Victoria st. Easjt. jSiiits, SW, (!os, 70 ---fiii as~'" w ill iam so n, \J House, Rand and Es'ate Agent.Sil, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Ret, largo and small flouses in the City, .Suburbs, and Country Districts: also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of tho province. Several Eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. Ecclesiastical. ST. STEPHEN'S AND ELLERSLIE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE THTS EVENING In the above Churches, at 7 3'1. All abb Eakn'estly Invited. PRESBYTERIAN CHORAL ASSO CIATION. ANNUAL FESTIVAL. S T. J A M E S' S II A I; L. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25. Commencing at 8 o'clock. Admission by Ticket, to be had at Upton & Co.'s and Chap man's Queen-street; Gcddis'e, Nowton ; and the Secretary, Mr Hornc. TTOLINESS TO THE LORD. ANALR-NIGnT CONSOREATION MEET ING, FOR TIT 1 QUICKENING OF, SPIRITUAL LIRE. ■ i Will beheld D.V.) in the TEMPERANCE HALL. ALI*EI*T-STRE_T, ON THURSDAY NEXT, Commencing at. ten o'clock. A hearty wel come to all Christians. Brine; Sankey's Hymns. Similar Meet ing will beheld nt the same hour at. Dunedin, Christchurch', Wellington, etc Volunteer Notices. "IVTEWMARKET RIFLE COMPANY.— , J._. First Meeting takes place nt Newmarket, Fire Biigado Station To-morrow (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Personal. IF this should meet the eye of Joseph Rands, who arrived at Port Nelson hi the snip .Bard of Avon, and who loft his ship and served oh tho line as a soldier, write to your Brother, William. Or if any kind friend can and will gR-e information of: his whereabouts, or whether he be alive or dead, it will bo thank fully received by William Mackiill, Launccston, Tasmania. PERSONAL.—,}. TLDaltou, Tailor, gives JL • an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Wat evbury VVatch with overy Suit.—Victoria-street. East. 'OERSONAL.—Mr James Movie, a Tolc" X ggnnf'fd- you jit Star OJtcel . M4TRIMQ^jSL.--A ve-pectablewovk . ing Man, aged 2(i. a widower with threo children, earning"£2 per 'week, living iii the country, would be jjlaa to meet with a respect able young woman with a view to matrimony. —Add. ess .lohn James, caro of Mr Holl'ev, Hobson-strcet. S" ELLINdTTTBLYTTucT^TI^tCT'- Sixpenny Stocking., beat time '.!! Remnants and Oddments tho cheapest oi earth!!: Last fc>>. days of the sale!!! Still further reduc tions !!!—O. A. Porter, 270, Queen-street, corner QfW.ikcfiold.il root. QUlTS,i£2rl6_,,£3, £3 10s, £4. Water k3 bury Watch, Trousers, or HI per cent., at J. IT. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. EQTHERAM'S Standard. ■ A English Watches, from £5 ss; U'aifhams irom -'. as.—Jas. Adams, Watctunaker, Victoria strept,



Wanted. WANTED, anyone to give information to Polico of Master Charles Johnson ; left home IStb inst. *\¥7' ANTED, a smart Youth, wifchsomo V.f knowledge of drapery, as Junior Clerk. —Apply, in own handwriting, to Junior Clerk Stak Oflico. WANT ED, Grocer's Assistant * local oxpcrlenofl necessary. ■ R Row, Vic toria-street. ~fI7"ATN TfET\ n. Upok.-iApply Thursday V V and Friday) Mfa J. )}. l\mm\), Epsom. WANTED, an experienced jjressmafceri -Apply to Mrs Watts. Mount. fidcii (2nd house on the left after crossing tho bridge). "OTANTED, an experienced Dressmaker; V V service, required for about a fortnight. -Apply, stating tonus, to T.R , Stau Office. WANTED, at once; „ Young Lady with it jraod JinOWledgd of tho general dra pery.—Apply by Hitter 'oJj^SrAit Office. \Jkjf~ ANTED, Oil Coin mission) io represent, V / merchant manufacturer or good sale able article (wholesale) in Auckland and suburbs by young gentleman of smart business ability and address.—Traveller, Post-oltlc.c. TIfANTEJ), fi.V a strong, willing Yotincr YY Man, a Situation on aFa I'm. Can milk or do any kind ot lann work,— Address E.G., Avondale t'Oit-drtlec.. WANTED, a- Oeiidr-tl Sftrvttiit that cati milk.*—Apply Hon. Mrs Devcreux, Epsom, TTS7ANTED, a Youth for hotel work;; TV rofo onces required.— Apply Star Office. W" ''AtfTED* a rwp«etable Motherly Per son to take cjuf.ge of and mt a healthy baby girl. Applicant Id -tails t rills;-Atldfess S.T., BTAIt Otil-Q. WANTED, by a Gentleman, with 18 year.' eh .racier, sober and reliable, good address, Sit nation as Clerk, or an v position of trust: low salary required.- Address l-l'.U., S-i-AuO.'licc. \kf ANTED, a L-ood General Servant; ? ¥ must bo goo a conk; with references.— Apply bcfoi'- IK MOOD to Mrs F. Nelson Gtocl'ge, Epsom. WAHitE-J- by Lady .-cmi-ly from llome. situation as uk'ftll Gombftnloii oi' Lady Help, good necdiewoman.—Apply -CldCt Registry, V.M.C.A., Albert-stToct. W' ANTED, a Girl about 10 or 17.—Ap piy New Zealand Dairy. Grey-street. WANTED, eight or' ton Ploughmen, good ran), iitttidsi for Waikato; wa#es, 25s per Week Hi- las tfcrid Wilnd. - Apply by letter to Mr Every Maclean, Bleak House, Howie)., ANTED) SaJlinn*-Boa*t, Good, Socoh-T hand. Address, with particulars aild lowest price, to " Arthur," Si-Art Office. X\f ANTED, Everybody to try a la Parcel V V of Bakino Smoked «- i.sli to-morrow. W~ ANTED; Agencytolook after Ship llinjr IdWi-sl- 10 Omin's Hotel.-_i pply 11. Oram. Hobson-strcet. W r ANTED 200 Good, Strong p'isoons At once; must bo nt. once.—Apply to J. Walker, Florist. Ri'., City Market. ~\\T ANTED, pople to ohoose ono of two V V tlihips—an E.xtrn Pur of Trousers or a \\'at..'rbury Wnich-rglvon with every Suit at J, H. J'aiton.., Tailor, Victoria-street East. \\f~A NTElV,"Secui.ty for £700Tinsmall y V Bums.- Apply to Di RoberlHon,Symonds strci t. \\7 "ANTElV to S ll.petod Motidoof Hve ? \ ri oms in a nm^i Htfo.pl In Iho city. Well lilted up with every thing. Price CO..—Apply Mr Waiter.-, Pitt-street. W" "ANTED to Sell, the Good-will of a well furnished Boarding Houso. con taining tifteen rooms, including bathroom and kitchen, situate in' Victoria-street VV oat, noxt CRy Hotel, and doing a ftir business. Furni ture and all appliances to bo taken at valuation. —For further particulars apply on tho premises, to Sirs McOlomiaUi i "\\f ANTEIFSEEN W (. oorlson's. Lot 7 V V don Arcade, rotn'o Lovely Hand-pninlod Birthday and Wedding Cards; Local Views: The Shore, Shelly J leach. Cemetery Bridge, &c ; and some lovely Glassware, at prices that w. 11 astonish anyone for cheapness; JuDaucae Goods, fresh arrival -Fans, Brack ets. Vases Ruske's, Boxes. Cabinets, etc.. etc.; Morocco and Calf-bound Albums, re do-ed from 7. (id r« 2s Ud and 12s 6d to is (id ; Sugar and Creams, is pair; Covered Sugars and Mutters, Is. each handsome pattern ; Pocket Knives, lid with 2 blades, Is with 3; Tabic I nrks rml Spoons, (id ; Dessert do.. Id ; Tea. 2d ; i less by Iho dozen ; Al Electro-plate Tables, Is each'; Dissert, fid ; Tec. (id; less by taking a dozen ; China Tea Sets, 7s Ud ; Break lag), l< s Bd, the newest snnpes and patterns. f> Quires (.120 sheets' Crearii Laid or French Pink Ruled Xote . apcr, Cd ; Envetopes to match, (id per 1-0. \\T ANTED" KNOWN—Watch '({lasses V V lilted.3d each ; charges for watch repairs no milter what maker or where bought,equally cheap. Best workmen kept on the premises. Ar i rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per week. All watches cleaned are guaranteed at Stewart Dawcon and Co.'s groat English Watch Exhibition, ill', Quoon-slrcct. - '\ATA NTE D KNOWN - lam prepare* to TV take in pawn Piano-, llarmoninms. Suites of Furniture. .Money Lent on Porsonai and Collateral Security. Bills Discounted.—Jas. Rao. Elliott-si root. ___ 3t)|r"ANTED KNOWN.—That we have in v v Dross Goods an immense assortment of every conceivable variety of mate ial. and all nio marked at greatly reduced prices during EXORS. LATI'f THt>S. SHORT'S GREAT STOCKTAKING CLEARANCE SALE. W ANTED J£ NOW N. Owing to the great success attending D. McPHERSON'S GENUINE WINTER CLEARANCE SALE, he has determined to continue the samo for a few days lonizer. Call and secure somo bargains. Still sonic of the greav bargains (as recently advertised) left. DRESS GOODS all greatly reduced. REMNANTS at any price to clear. COl OURT.O BONE.* METAL, AND STLK BUTTONS, 2d tho card, to clear. -*''.' BLACK CASHMERES from Hid per yard 'COLOURED Do. from !)_d per yard During this week all Remnants, Black and Coloured Cashmere., and Merinos will ho, oii'.-rcd at. such prices that will make them sell speedily. Remnants suitable for Babies*, Chil.'! drcn's, Girls', and Ladies' Drosses.' Don't miss thic grand opportunity of securing a Dress at a very 1° w price. ■. • EriTAßLisin-n 20 Years. KAR AN G AII APE ROA D. TIT"ANTED KNOWN. -W. J. Bull, VY• Provincial Pork Butchery,' Queer, slro-t,. in thanking his numerous friends for their past, support begs to inform them that ho has been compelled to change the driver of his delivery cart, and requests those many customers who have appreciated tho quality of his sausage • and smalt goods to continue to favour him with I their support as formerly. Goods sold on tho road at, the same prices as charged in the shop. German ir.ausa.go, oil; Pork Sausages, Gd ; Black Puddings. Id ; Brawn, 6d; Lard.-d; Pickled or Fresh Pork, (id: Pies, (Id. •_ _____ TJD^A NTE 1) KNO WN. G EOEOE GKEG ORY, PHOTOGRAPHER, Oitick's Btni.niNGS (Near Three Lamps), * PONSONBY ROAD, Ts now producing First-class Photographs at tho followhiK reasonablo rates :- Carte do Visile, 10s fid nor doz.; Cahiiiots, _U Is per doz. Chil dren's at .same urice. High-class JOnamelbng at, a moderate advance on above prices. Tram cars pass ilu> door regularly. 11S7ANTE1) JvNOWN—That the Cloth- W ing Doparttnent at Kxors. late Thos Short's has unci .rgone it complete overhaul, and the Reduction.' in each article must surprlso each innuiring customer. Trousers that wero u-ud aro now being sold at as Ud, ditto 12s (id now 7s lid. and ovorjrtliing else in proportion. W. tiro celling Mole Trousers worth Us (id for il 11 7s Bfl for as lid. 8s (id for 6s fid. EXORS. LATE THOS SHORT'S GREATSTOCKTAK- I ING CLKAHANOE SALE



Wanted. "\JD' ANTED, steady young man for the v T Butchering business. Must bo able to slaughtor.-Apply Mr. Harkor, Great North Road. " WAT-TED, for Porofcarau Tunnel, an ex perienced Cook, with a view of taking pvor the boarding business on terms,-Apply between (I and 10 a.m. until Monday, John Briton, v Inocnt-atreet, "VVTANT.ED, situation as Housekeeper or v V any position otfriisf. Excellent, reicr enccs.— .ddi-ess, Y.Y., Post Ofllce, Oambririgt. W' ANi rEDAto"li-y,~fov cash, a Villa . Resiricnco of 7 ov 8 large rooms and nice groundPjOlther in or convenient to the city: must i;e in healthy situation and cheap to suit tho times, nnd if furnished, preferred.—Apply at oneeJoJßesidence, G.P.0., Auckland. WANTED, Employment in any light work. Gentleman of cmuderalve ex perience would give his services in return for comfortable home.—Addrets Z. 0.. Stau Ofllce. fXTANTED KNOWN.—Black nnd Prab V V Skein Throadi Is Gd the lb; Vest and Dress Rut lons. !.l the gross; Black Elastic, Is the card ot .'!(J yds; Gents' Fashionable Black Hard Felt- Hats, 2a Od ench; Boys' Superior Black Cloth Trousers and Vesta totrother, 5s Ud; Spoon Stay Busks, 3d ihe pair; i.gg (Jups igold and while), 9d per dozen ; Boot Gloss, 2d and I'd tho bottle; Ladles' Black Felt. Slippers. Is lid; Children's Boots;-Size (I (Vernon's celebrated make), 2s fid the pair; also. Infants' Boots (small si#c), Gd. j—At Dftniplcr's only Shop, Victoria-street. GE-PrLl'fMA W leavin« for England . will bo glad to undertake a few Busbies Commissions. Can give English and Colonial references.—Address immediately to T.W.G., Stak Ollice. QUITS, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, with Wafeer- K-7. bun* Watch for Nothing, at J. 11. Dalton's, Tail Or. V ic*i.riii-street I.ait. TJOARD OF EDUCATION. A Certificaied Malk Tn&cttKH is> required for tho roint Olo'/alier School, distant about half n mile from the Mount Albert. Railway Station, near Auckland. The School is being built to accommodate 1">0 scholars. No residence is provided by the Board. Applications fr>r tho appointment, will be received by the Hoard on or before THURS DAY) Boplembor 15. VISCENT E. RICE, Secretary. MIL-?.— Offera wanted for 50 to 70,c;alls. pure,cooled Milk, delivered twice daily, at cither fcowmarhot ot An^kland stations.— Address Rex, Stai. Qlhce. I MUST confess I was agreeably surprised by iho full, rich aroma poh gessed by v\ oi.fk'- SCnXAPpa." 7S 0 TO- WHITEHEAD'S, YICTOKIA- Vff" STREET, for li-.r, Choice Hams and Rac-^n, also Raisins. Sultana., and Muscatels at Gd. New Currants. 5.(1, Nabob Sauce. 7'd, Oriental. Faice, Gd. -lb Tins Preserved Roaches. lOd. Loaf Sugar. 3jd, Finest. Lime Juico (for rheumatism), lOd. Cameron's Long 7's Tobacco, Ss per lb. Sperms. I.d. Salad idl, Gd, Caper*., Td, Bottled Fruits, lOd. English Black Currant, Jain, -d net weight. Terms Cash—Fred. Whitehead. Tea and CoflC- Spccialisti9s Victoria-street. N.B.- A Line of Fine Oontrou Tea. at Is id per lb. OS iQP —Oho Pound Splendid Tea and nit vV Six Pounds Sugar for half-a-crown, at Rcw's Tea Store. Victoria-street. "laTHK'il will you havo? An Extra vV Pair of Trousers or n Wntorbury atch?—J. 11. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-strcot P.ast. Fnl)li« Notices. MISS CHRISTIE, Dre.'*sma-cr, has Removed to Pitt-street, two doors from Wesleyan Church. All orders promptly at tended to. Charges modcrato. Funds aro now pSsingly J!n needed by tho Auckland Scripture Gilt Association. Unro-tatinn. National.-S. Rout, Hon. Treasurer, DcpovUigli.-^rect. "jp'lTY U O U Til R OCR S. EGGS! EGGS! EGGS! A limited number of Eggs from Purebred Plymouth Bock. Prize, of the bost strains. Thirteen Eggs for las; cash with order. J. SINCLAIR, Lake Takapuna, Auckland. ivfowls vrmr time : A Waterbury Watch, J3I an Extra I 'air of Trousers, ov 10 per cent., with each Suit, at J. U. Dalton's, Tailor, Vic toria-street East. _ __ YS7HOLESALE PRICES at REW'S- V V Jams. I'd per tin; Sugar, 2}d per Ib; Tea Isldperlb ;Rico, 2'.dpc-lh;Marmalade.lijd per tin: evet'Vihiitg at Wholosalo Prices fcr Cash.-*-Rew i-'. Victorin-Gtrcet. Tj. UNG U S BOUGHT IN ANY QUANTITY. Apply Mechanics' Bay, Wakefikld-stoket, And „ Wjiap.f Dixino Room?, 27, Queex-sti-eet. AH "GHEE. Q~ T ' I C F, The Partnership hitherto existing between Messrs i"rl!ins and Vinson, Groce; s, has this day been Dissolved by mutual consent. Mr Vinson will continue to can-yon the business, receive all accounts, and discharge all liabilities. ~. , A. E. COLLINS. Signed T- G VINSON. August 2_, 1887. TO Country Customers—J. H. Dalton, Tailor, gives Extra Ti'buser., W'atcrbury Watch, or 10 per cent, for cash. Pricc-,iou, 00s, 70s_ | RE HENRY HARDING TON, (DEC-ASED*. All Claims atrainst this estate must bo sent in to tho oiiico oc Messrs Brookticld and Son, Colonial Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before tho Hist August, instant. TTTIOR years the world has accepted JL. *\Voi.i"-~ Soiinapps as tho best cordial tonicaud.invigoi-anl, in its market. F you -want an extra good Cup of Tea for a speciitl occasion, just try Row's Cele brated Blond of Choice Teas at Is 10d.—Rews, Victoria-street.^ _____ P""~ LYMOUTH ROCKS.—Ep-crs from my Prize Birds, recently shown In Auckland, reduced to 10s Cd per dozen. Severn I birds that have taken prizes in N._. were bred lrom'cggs HUppliod by Airs Dennett, Tq Puke. TaUrartga. aT^ISIT. ! FISH ! FISH.!— RaUino Smoked BJ Fish, wholesnlo in Is parcels at, the boat, on' Thursdays, Kridnys, and Satui-days.- Addi-ess, A. Sani'ord. Rakinolsland. rrUTE Biggosb Literary Shiilinpr's Worth I, in An .triilasia—Brett'- Auckland Almnnao. Illustrated. _ "^■STEI^dTNG CARDS.—Latest Stylo at ,V V tho Stau Lithographic Works, Short and-sti-cet^A^cldand. . ._____. a - L L E N G E . I JAME^ CAMBLE, will Box any Afan in Auckland who does not, exceed 10 stone (Ma - (itiis of Queen-bury rules)-to a finish, either privatclv or publicly, with either hard or soft ir'ovos within t.wo, four, or six weeks from tbo time tlio ai-ticles arc signed, for the sum of .lilO and upward... I mean business. Man and moncv can be found any evening, from 7 to 10 o'clock at Occidental Hotel. I hope that some of'tbe Auckland lighters will come to tho Iront at once a* I have no time to lose. Dawson or Donovan preferred. JAM „ S C AMBLE. AXE your Clioice. Wliich Avill you have? a Waterbury Watch, or an Extra 1 'air of Trousers, with your Suit 1 ■ J. 11. Dalton, Ta i lor. Vi ctoria-strcct East. E^NIS~BALL.—PIoAVet 1 \Yi^atlis for Dresses; Beautifill Satins, Is :*d ; Hand pa infed Fans, 7s Od : L-ng (Roves (pure silk), is lid, 2. lid.—J. M. McLaughlin, 2-2, Queen streot.- ■ WATERBURY Watches for Nothing at .1. 11. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. OME-MADE BREAD," CAKES" SCONES, HOP BEER, &<•., easily made by using CROOK'S AMERICAN DRIED YEAST. Cheaper and more desirable than Baking Powder. It should be sold in every country store, used In every country home. Full direc tions on eaoh packet. Sample packets by post, 3d. from J. T. JOHNS, Seymour-street, Pon sonbv. Auckland. Wliglpsalo Agcnta-L. D, NATHAN $ Co,



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPEPvA HOUSE. Director and Manager Bignor Maicroni Acting Manager Mr Cecil Kingston* Stage Manager Mr W. 11. Metcalfe Treasurer Mr VV. A. Wilson Secretary.... Mr 11. Hovte Ceneral Business Manager Liddy ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. The Management, have much pleasure in an nouncing that arrangements have been made tor tho appearance in Auckland, for the first ■tune, of the talented Dramatic Artistes, MSIGNOR AND SIGNORA A J E R O N T I AJER O N J ! Owing to their further engagements the season must be limited to TWELVE NIGHTS ONLY, Commencing TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY). During tho season a selection will be made from their now extensive repertoire, and a series of the finest high-class Dramas ever witnessed on the Colonial Stago will bo presented in rapid succession. Tho initial production will comi.t of the beautiful Society Play in four acts, entitled, JEALOUSY ! Written hy Achilles Montignani, and (ranslated by 1 . Morel, Esq.. and has been played by Signoraua Signora Maicroni over 1.100" times iv all the principal Theatres, of the world. CAST OF CHARACTERS : Carlo (Marquisof St. Elia)..Sir;xonMA.ii*.uoNi General do Luca Mr 11. K. .lewctt Duke l.ijtro -..Mr A. K. Laurence •Senator Grimaldi Mr John Mus<n„vc Doctor Sniredo Mr M. F. Kemp Count, de Rivera Mrlt. Hovto 1 .ouis Mr VT. IT. Metcalfe Marchioness of St. Ella Mrs George Gordon Karonc_3 Emiliani Miss Louise Jewott Rose Miss Maude Applelon Drana SIONORA Majehoni iTho elegant costumes worn in this pieco hy Signora Maicroni were specially imported to her order by the well-known firm of Robertson & Molfatr, Melbourne). APPROPRIATE SCENERY By A. Clint and assistants. FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 26, Production of the Historical Drama, by Hignor Giacometti, ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND ! Prices of Admission : DRESS CIRCLE. I«: ORCHESTRA STALLS, •Is: STALLS, 2s Gd ; PIT, Is. Box plan at Kidd and Wildman's. Door 3 open at. half-past 7 ; performance at 8 o'clock. Carriages may be ordered for half-past 10 p.m. A OR I CULTURAL HALL. Lessees.. ..Messrs Hesketh & Aitkin Business Manager. .Mr T. Lecdham THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING. GRAND OPENING NIGHT Ot. TIIK WAITEMATA TROUBADOURS In their Origmnl Entertainment, entitled, milE "pICNIC "OARTY, Introducing NEW SONGS, .rOKES, DANCES, And the GRANDEST ARRAY 6i* BEAUTY & TALENT V Ever placed before an Auckland public, and concluding with tho sublime Tragedy o_ HAMLET IN BLACK. New Scenery. Properties, and Eftects. POPULAR PRICES: 2s : Is. 6d. QT. JOHN'S COLLEGE, TAMAKI. Under tho patronage of the Right Reverend the Bishop of Auckland. GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT in aid of the Diocesan Homo Mis sion Fund to b. held in the College Hall. TO WORROW (Thursday) EVENING, lhe_st>hinst. Commence at 8 p.m. Special 'Buses willlcavo Auckland. Parncll.and Newmarket, at l*._;*> 7, nnd 7.15 p.m. respectively. fX'DDFELT,OV?SVA&L'L, i PMifEEL. A GRAND CONCERT Will be given in aid of the funds of the Parnell Congregational Church, in tho ODDFELLOWS' HALL, PARNELL, OK FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, ISB7, consisting of Songs, Ducts, Choruses, and Musical Selections by the BERESFORD CHOIR And other well-known Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., commencing at 8 p.m. sharp. ADMISSION-Adults, Is; Children, 6d. R. ROBINSON, Hon. Sec. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, WYNDIIAM STREET. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day, and on WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, AND SATURDAYS, from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. ADMISSION-SIXPENCE. EDWD. S. V. MOWBRAY, Secretary N.Z..T.A. nnHE " OLYMPIA " SKATING RINK. JUNCTION OF QUEEN fc GREY STREETS (Over W. &.T. Bceh ana's Drapery Warehouse). Under New and Efficient Management. Open from 7.30 till 10 Every Evening. Admittance to Spectators, Sixpence each. Skaters, One Shilling Children, Half-price. ATTRACTIVE MUSIC. Ladies' and-Gent'omen's Attendant. Lady Pianist. Refreshments at a Low Rate. F. BROWN, Manager. N.B..—Admittai*c3 at half-price after 9 o'clock HE. W "^r ALT. Z. THE "ROYAL JUBILEE WALTZ" (By P. F. Hiscocks) Can now be obtained at Eady's Music Ware house, Quccn-stroet. Price, 2s net. Xjouis H. Scharrer's SECOND WORD COMPETITION. fiBCMw» ss. The Proprietor of the Can't R Beat Cigar Divan offers the above, prize to the competitor forming the mo3t words out of the letters in tho two words— METROPOLITAN J£ANDICAP. Entries closo on the. 21st September, arid result will be advertised in " Horald" and Star on or before the 25Hi September. Competitors mn . .enclose as in stamps or money order. Copios of • -'rule* giving full instructions may bo had on application to LOUIS H. SCHAHRER, Turf Commission Agont, Qneen«street; Or, Post Oiiico Box: .l*^ Auot. and, Louis H, SciiAßßicrt's Bnortln^ €fnid^ for ISS7-8 ia now publlsbins.



=__■! -Lectures. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN/ ASSOCIATION, i CORNER OP W-L-ESLEV AND ALBERT- . • STtt-ETS. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, j Commencing each evening at half-past seven, j August 26.—Lecture and Musical Selections. ' Chairman: Rev. J. S. mil. Subject*. ' "Daniel Defoe," by Rev. H. J. Lewis, • Feptcmber 2.—Debate; "Free Trade v. Pro tection." Chairman: .1. 11. Upton, Esq., Affirmative: E. Bell, Esq. Negative: J. - Lamb, Esq. September 23.—Musical Entertainment. Chair man : U. .. Pierce, E;q. Conductor: V.E,Sj Kicc, Esq. | j Seats reserved for ticket-holders till twonty / minutes past seven. •. T. BUDDLE. \. ! A. X »IGK T. /Hon. Sec. W. BRAKENKIG. Gen. Sec. j THOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. , Pcrsuaht to tho provisions of the Municipal j Corporations Act, and the Regulation of Local \ Elections Act and amendments thereof, I | hereby give notice that an Election will be held ■ on THURSDAY, the Blh day of September, 1887, for the return of three duly Qualified per- i sons as Councillors for the above Borough, and ' I hcrehv appoint tho Council Chamber, One- I hunga. and WEDNESDAY, the ;tlst day of i August, ISS7, tho place and time for tho Nomination of Candidates. Nomination papers.signed each by a candidate • and two duly qualified voters, must be addressed to the Returning Officer and delivered.' at the Council Chamber before noon of the day of nomination. JAMES GALBRAITH, Returning Officer for the Borough of Onchung-, > Onehunga, August 23,1887. PLUMPTON PARK COURSING, MEETING. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th, ISB7, ; , Last Meeting for this Season. Champion All-aged Stake, St. Loßer All-aged Stake. Saplings Stake. Special Train to Park at 9.10 a.m.; Return, 5.10 p.m. The ordinary train, 11.40 a.m., stops at Park. Admission. 25.; Ladies, Children, also Traps and Horses' Free. T. McEwon will provide for the inner man. . THOS. MACItEADY, Secretary. Auokland. August 22. lSg*.. mHAMES GAS COMPANY (Limited). ; Tho Fifteonth Annual Meeting ot Share-. holders will bo held at Company s Office. &3. Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, 30t_. Sheet, wdL elect Dircctor»nd^ajto_*. S<?or-'fary. Auckland, AURUB. 23,1887,