CITY COUNCIL.

The Council met -at 6,30 last evening. Pre sent :—His Worship .the Mayor (A. E. Devore,'' Esq.), Crs. Phillipps," La,Roche, Growther, Dignan f Holland, Swales, Janeil; Lennox, Trenwith, Garratt, Bavies, Kidd> Goldie, Buchanan, Cooper, and Evans. • , 3ATES.—Messrs Dignan and Armstrong Wrote, on behalf of Mr P. Gleeson, drawing attention to instances of over-valuation of properties belonging to him : Referred to Legal Committee. ■:■■■■ ■ ••■ Remission of Rates.— E. Wood wrote, asking, on behalf of the trustees of the Newton Congregational Sunday-school pro perty in 'Edinburgh-street, that the rates be remitted, as the building was used three times' every Sunday and several times dining .the week for religious .worship : Referred to Legal Committee. ' Compensation tob Accident..— Messrs Burton and Keesing wrote, on behalf of Mr Hugh Gibson, carter, demanding. £17 10s -for the loss of a horse through the negli gence of the Council in leaving a large open hole in the Richmond Road. Gibson re served his right to proceed for the full value of the horse, £24, and also for the compen sation for personal injuries sustained at the time of the accident. — Referred to City Solicitor for his opinion. Transfer of Property.--A memo, was receivqd from A. Kidcl, intimating that he had sold a property in Symonds-street to Mr Berry, and requesting that his name be placed on the roll for the same.—Ke if erred to Legal Committee. , ; ; I Road .to Railway ..vYiiarf.—A letter Vvaij received from j. Coom, Resident En ' .jgineer, intimating that he proposed fenc ing the railway land adjoining and on both Bides of the Railway Wharf. As this rwould necessitate an alteration to the pre "sent line of road, next to ,tho engine shed, he asked: tho Council if it intended to form this road to its proper level at an early date : Referred to Streets Committee. Auckland-New Plymouth Telegraph. —The Mayor of New Plymouth forwarded Copy of resolution iirging on Government Jthe direct connection of the West Coast ■with Auckland by telegraph : It was de cided that the Council should assist in the •matter. •.;,,..■■ . ■ \ , • . •'. ' Mokau.—The Mayor pf Hew Plymouth forwarded copy of resolution urging- Go vernment to take steps to open up Mokau 'lands : It. was decided that the Council should co-operate. r /Extension of Time.—A letter was ro ceived from James Bray, contractor for [\v-orks at Nixon-street, asking for an exten 'siori of! time. It was decided on the recom jnenclation , of the Engineer to decline tho request, and to relieve Bray of the contract. :. Metal Depot.—R. Duffy and J. W. !Taitwrote complaining of the danger aris ing from the depositing of heajjs of scoria and broken metal in the square at the Junction,of Wellington and; Union-streets. It was decided to remove the metal. Accident Insurance.— The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company wrote, offer ing to insure the Council's woj-kmen at Gd 1 per week per man, the benefits to be £100 in case,o'f death, 30s per week in event of temporary total .disablement for a period not exceeding 20 • weeks—tho risk to. cover working hours, .The Dunedih Council held a similar policy, ana compelled all its work men to. insure.—Referred to Finance Coni ' m'ittee. ' Transfer of Property.—A memo, was received', from J. H. Witheford intimating the transfer.of his property in Sentinel '.Bqad'to; Robert L^unb.—Referred to Legal Committee, I Water Assessment.—James Morton, of . Surrey Hills, and James Radoliffe, of Arch Hill, wrote, asking for a reduction of the , water assessment on. their properties : It Svas decided to dccii.no the application. .Fiee Esqape,,—From E. Aldis, drawing attention to the recent satisfactory trial of ,-a iire escape^ ,and. intimating that another public trial would be held, when the Coun cil might be present. It was decided to leave the fixing .of the time..to the Legal , pommittee. ..,,,■' Culvert.—W. Head, of Vermont-street, wrote, guaranteeing to keep the woodwork of the culvert in repair for a period of three years. If, after that, tlia Council decided to make the 'permanent culvert, he would contribiito towards the expense of the same: After some considerable discussion /it was resolved that no deed be drawn, but ' that the agreement previously entered into . be adhered to.' It was further resolved that ! the matter be referred to the Legal''Com mittee. ~-.- Se\vers and Sewerage.—The Secretary to the Harbour Board wrote, covering a resolution of that body,'.requesting the Council to name a time when the Cor ns ,xnittees oi ,the Board and the.Council might meet to consider the whole, question of the . continuation, of; sewers and matters in pon nection .with, sewerage,,; and, the legal aspect of the matter.—A memo, from wie City Solicitor on the legal position of the - Council respecting' sewers' was • also read, and asked-for•■ further information.—The Mayor'intimated that the estimated cost of the works proposed was £2,300 : Referred to Streets Committee., t ., Agricultural Hall.— H. N. Abbott wrote calling- attention 'to advertisements in the .papers intimating an intention to give theatrical'performances in the Agri cultural Hall, for which he believed no license had been granted, and for which he : again contended no license should be granted on account of its unsuitability. — The Mayor stated that the' matter was before the By-law Committee, and moved that the letter be referred to that Commit ; tee, who no doubt would be able to report , at next meeting.—Carried. : Refund of Rate.— Thorne,and Rigby • wrote asking, a' refund-of rates, amounting to LI 0s sd, paid in error by Captain |: Harrison in. .April, .1836.-^Referred to Legal Committee. ; Asphalt v Contractors. — Knight and Fowler, asphalt contractors, wrote stating they had completed all asphaltingauthorised tip to date, and asking that other work be found for,them :to do.—Received. Claim for Compensation.—L. G. Good wrote demanding compensation for damage "done to her property in Upper Queen-, street by the construction of main sewer through it — such-damage consisting of the loss of a valuable (well, which she wquld be .obliged, to fill, in, as the .sewer ran within eight,'feet of it. She also complained of the disgraceful state in which; the right- of - way was left. — The Engineer appended a memo.' to the effectithat the.sewer had not-interfered with the well. .The Council were not responsible for the other matter, the ap ,plicant, having, made arrangements with the' contractor for' certain cuttings outside the contract. It was decided to reply in terms of Engineer's memo. Drainage Accounts.—Catran and Co., contractors for drainage works in Scotland and ..Ireland '." streets, wrote asking the Council to pay the amount of two accounts due to them on account of private drainage, - .and which they could.nob recover—Referred ;to Finance Committee. '~ '-"■'•■ ■ ■ ' Tbte Unemployed litd City ; Improve ments.—Cr. Holland presented a petition from the Auckland Builders' Association, : asking- the Council '-to proceed with neces sary works to give employment to the /artisans and navvies now out of work. The \ petitioners, forwarded, a list. of 330 persons who required work, and suggested that the cutting of Hobson-street, Emily .Place and Upper Queen.-street be proceeded with—-Re ferred to Streets Committee. :[ : Exmouth-street. — Cr.',^ Trenwith.' pre sented a petition from residents of Ex mouth-street, asking for improvements — Referred to Streets Committee.,, '." ' : ; Tramway ' to. Freeman's .Bay.— A numerously signed memorial from residents , of Freeman's Bay was received, .'drawing : attention to the fact tliat since tba cars had

ceased running, to Freeman's Bay, traffic had been diverted-to other parts of the city to the detriment of the petitioners S'nesses. They wished the Counci o cause the tramway to be laid through to Ponsonby Road.-Referred to Legal Com- - street. -A numerously signed petition was received from the resi dents of this street asking for certain im provements, such as kerbing and channel, ling- Referred to Streets Committee. Specialßy-laws Committee.-Tins Com mittee reported re water supply, garden hose etc. : The Committee recommend that'in future the charge for garden hose bo at the rate of L' 2 per annum, and that receipts for supply bear the endorsement that Council reserve the right to, at any time determine the supply by giving three days'notice and. refunding payment foe tho time of unexpired term of supply.— Objection was.taken to the consideration of this report without notice, as its adoption would have the effect of altering a by-law. - It was consequently referred back in order that notice might be given, b Legal Committee (Interim Report). — 1 no : Committee reported as follows ;,- (1) Memo, from Engineer, enclosing plan of proposed outbuildings, Waikomiti: Your Com mittee recommend that buildings at cemetery bo placed where shown on sketch plan, tho end of building close to road fence, (2) Memo, from Engineer re ike-boll tower, Karangahapo Station : Your Committee recommend that tower be erected east of Brigade Station-house, and within tho line of the allotment on which tho station stands.' (3) Librarian's resi dence : Your Committee recommend that the sum of LSO per annum be allowed in lieu of residence, etc. (4) Memo. from City Solici tor re Costloy Bequest : Your Committee re commend that live trustees be appointed to act as an Investment Committee (three to form a quorum); and that a deed of .release to the present trustees bo executed by the Council. f>. Letter from Ward and Levy re tree planting, etc., Waikomiti; Your Committee recommend that the various works of tree planting, etc., at a cost of about L32,be authorised as per their offer. — Cr. Goidic suggests that instead of paying the LSO rent to the librarian, the caretaker of the Park might live in tho Domain Block house, M'ln'le the librarian might occupy the Park lodge. In the state of the1 Council's finances thoy must consider these matters, and ho moved that Clause 3 be referred back to the Committee.— The Mayor read a report from the Domain Ranger, from which it appeared that the blocks-house was in a very bad stato of repair.—Gr. Evans opposed tho amend ment, which was i pub and lost.—Cr. Kidd moved an amendment to Clause 4 so that it should read, "That live Councillors be appointed to form," etc.— Carried. Tho report was adopted, an amendment to clause 5, that tho work be dono by tender, being lOdt. Finance Committee's Report.—(l) Letter from Charles Carter, oil behalf of Mrs Milner, requesting; time in which to pay rate arrears : Your Committee recommend that judgment ho registered ; but that tho amount bo not pressed for at present. (2) ■ Letter from, W. J. Dal ton, C.E., on behalf of L. D. Nathan and Company, offer ing to purchase land (offer L 75 received) ; Your Committee recommend that the sum of one hundred poundßbeacccpted. (3) Letter from J. Measures, requesting time for pay ment of rate arrears: 1 our Committee recommend that one month be allowed. (4) Memo, from Engineer re tenders for kerbing, etc., in Queen-street (Alexandra street) : Your Committee recommend that the work be done,. and that tenders bo called for it. (5) Your Committee report consideration of works: Kerbing, etc., of Union-street, drainage of Cook-street gully and Brown-Btreot, Ponsonby (referred re ways and means), as deferred.—The clause referring to Mr Balton's letter was referred back to the Committoe,- the rogt of the report being adopted.,;. , r . ,-., ...., ~ : , Burooyne-street. — The Karangahape Ward members recommended that Bur goyne-streefc be formed in terms of En gineer's report, but in addition thereto that drainage bo included, and that tenders be called, provided that property - owners contributed L2O. — Cr. Garratt handed the Mayor the property-owners' contribution of L2O, and the report was adopted. Small, Pox Hospital. —Tho proposal of the Hospital Committee for the handing over Of tho Small-pox Hospital to that body was referred to the Finance Com mittee. > ■ Auxiliary Water Supply.—Correspond- j enco regarding the auxiliary water supply was read and referred to the Finance Com mittee. , Returning Officer.—Four applications for the post of Returning Officer under the Licensing Act were received, and Mr S. Y. Collins was appointed. Aut Gallery and Technological Museum.—The Mayor's motion for tho setting iapart of the Art Gallery for an Art Gallery; and the Town Clei'k's office and room adjoining fora Technological Museum, was carried. .West-street.—-It was decided to call for tenders for kerbing, channelling and other improvements in this thoroughfare. Offices.—Mi1 Wade's bid of L 125 per annum for the old Council offices was ac cepted. ,

FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

motion for Curtailment Lost

Cb. Phiixipps moved, " That on and after the lsb Juty'next, the following alterations in the hours of closing the Free Library shall come into operation, viz:—l. The newspaper room shall be .closed on Sundays. 2. The Library shall be closed at eight p.m. on Sundays. 3. The Library shall be closed on week days at nine p.m." Councillor Phillipps intimated that in mov ing the resolution he was not governed by the Sabbatarian aspect of the question, and lie was aware that Sir George Grey desired that the Library should be kept open on Sundays, so they were in honour bound to keep. it open on that day. The Library. staff was afc present insuffi cient, and.in expecting that1 those now employed could do the work thoroughly and well; they were exacting more than should be claimed from their servarits. They had had shop assistants clamouring for reductions in the hours of labour, whilst a bill had also been brought forward in tip House of Representatives providing for a day's labour of eight hours. , He could not imagine why people who claimed for them selves the right of a- reduction in the hours, of labour, snould deny it to others. Al- : though a newspaper was an educating medium, he. contended that there was suffi cient time during the days of the week for those who "wished to become conversant with the-eurrent topics of the day to do so; The Library, however, was different to the reading-room, and he considered itof far more importance as an educational means. There was really no reason for entailing upon assistants attendance at tho reading room on Sundays. Looking at the financial aspect, he said that, the expenditure for the six months of this year exceeded by L 433 the amount expended during the same period of last year. If they closed the Library an hour earlier they would save one fifth of the present expenditure, the saving in gas alone being L6O per annum. The halfpenny rate pro duced L7OO, and yet the expenditure for gas, salaries, etc., wasL79o, without taking into account the sums paid for now books, finding, etc. He strongly urged his motion, both.on the score of economy and in the interest of the assistants. - Cr, Buchanan seconded pro forma.—Gr. Garratt opposed the motion, saying Or.

Phillipp's figures were entirely wrong.-Cr. Goldie also opposed the motion. —Alter further discussion the motion was put and lost. ■ .■ ■ '•' -

THE VILLAGE SETTLEMENT SCHEME.

Mr John lundon in Explanation.

There was a large audience at the Temper ance Hall last evening, in response to the invitation of Mr John Lundon, who desired to make reply to attacks upon his con nection with the village settlement scheme. Mr W. Duncan occupied the chair. Mr Lundon was received with ap plause, and opened his speech by saying that the meeting was anybody's meeting, and he did not know who was going to speak. Ho did not intend to re fer to the progress of the village settlement scheme. Its success could be judged by results, and one result of his efforts was that 500 people had been placed oa the Northern settlements, and that of nil those settled on tho ground only one family had como back. Tins, he considered, could be looked upon only as a grand result all over New Zea land and all over the world. Mr Lundon then wont on to refer to the recently-published "correspondence He went to Hokianga, and learned that Mr Menziea had been appointed overseer pt works'. It was summer time, and he did not want work on tho roads. The first duties of settlers • were to build houses and clear the ground. He telegraphed to Percy Smith—"ls it true that he had employed Monzios ?" and he replied very curtly that "he had employod him." Ho objected to Mcnzies because lie and tho speaker could not Work together. He believed that had there not been a no-confidence motion on, there would have been but little heard in Parliament about special settlements, and that a good deal of what had been said about it lately was due to Mr Hobbs, who did not like John Lundon to have so much to do with the scheme. With reference to the expenditure, he said that any man who caused £30,000 to bo spent in the district must have dono tho district good, and he did not know why Mr Hobbs objected to it. It had been said the Government had pledged themselves to spend £00,000 on village settlements. Surely a Government that placed 500 families on the hind in the far North, at a coat of £8,000 a year, had dono, what was better than the great expenditure in the South to pro vido labour for the unemployed. Mr Hobbs had drawn attention to an item of 3s 6d for liquor supplied at Hokianga, and he (the speaker) was not ashamed to let everybody know what he did. He did not go about like some people with a blue ribbon at his button-hole, and at the same time drink with friends in back parlours. (Laugh ter.) He,had no respect for a sham. He was not before them that night to en courage them to go on tho land, but when they could get a bit of land and make a homo for themselves, they should take ad vantage of it. Mr Ballance said that he thought he could dispense with Lundon at tho end of the next month, but he did not think ha could (laughter), for he was pledged to look after the settlers up North, and ho asked tho press and Eeople of Auckland to see him through it. fe knew that if Ballance wanted a majority he would have to stand to John Luudon. If he (Mr Lundon) put any man up 11 down below " who was not a Roman Catholic ho would poll three votes toHobbs's one. But ho could not do it because the Protestant missionaries held the district for so many years. The missionaries did not love him nor pray for him, and he (the speaker) did not pray for Hobbs. (Laugh tor.) Another thing, and he was done. There was a saddle for a chief's wife which ho had signed for amongst other goods obtained from Mr Nathan. This saddle was one which lie sent to the woman at her own request, and stopped the value of it from the rent of a house obtained for accommodation of women and children. (Applause.) Other articles were supplied to settlers, and payment was stopped by the village.steward. He thanked the audience or. their patient hearing. (Applause.) Mr Hodge gave Mr Lundon credit for his action in connection with the village set tlement scheme,

Mr Row expressed his opinion that the meeting was an electioneering one, and charged previous speakers with dictating for whom tho electors should vote._ He wished to give him credit for his village settlement, but not for his political matter. He moved, " That Mr John Lundon be accorded, a hearty vote of thanks for his explanation." Mr Shaw, one of the village settlers, said he had no party feeling and no wrongs to redress, .He had known Mr Lundon for a quarter of a century. He did not agree with him in everything, but he believed that he was an enthusiast in launching the people of New Zealand on public lands. He believed Mr Lundon's scheme was the best one, but entered into a rather round about explanation and was stamped down MrNeylon next mounted tho platform, and urged that the village settlement scheme bo given a fair trial. He also said too much, and was hooted down.

Mr Potter, a village settler, supported the resolution. .Ho wa,s one of the so : called unfortunate individuals who had spent eight months on the village settle ments, and they had been the happiest of his life. From personal experience, he was of opinion that so far from the scheme being an utter failuro it would prove to be a great blessing. He advised those who were going to the settlements to put every moment they could on the ground. (Applause.) ■Tylr Grace moved, as an amendment, "That this meeting is of opinion that the Hon. John Ballance deserves the thanks, and has earned the confidence and support, of the people of New Zealand for his village settlement scheme ; that it is also of opinion that he is entitled' to fill any seat in the provincial district of Auckland, except City East, now worthily filled by Sir George Grey, and should he stand, it pledges itself to assist in securing his return." He characterised the motion moved by Mr Row as an insidious attack against the scheme.

Mr Warburton suggested the addition of the words, " That this meeting pledges its support to any candidate who is in.iayour of the village settlement scheme;" and this being agreed to, he seconded the amendment. He had inspected the Huke renui settlement. There were now 500 people working on a gumfield there ; there was good land and nad land there, and those who were going should see what" they were going to get. ■Mr George Staines said that the itmend ment should not be allowed,: to\cfo' Mr Lundon oub <rf his vote of thanks; after that lefe Mr Ballanco be thanked. (Ap plause.) : ii The motions-were put separately and carried unanimously. Mr Lundon moved a vote.of thanks to tho Chairman, and asked for cheers for Mr Ballance, both of which were accorded. Cheers were also given Mr Lundon, after which the meeting terminated.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1»W.

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Business Notices./ .[•; ...... Jhj (Late B. arid A. Jones), ■ :, Hou^FußNisinNG, andQbnebai • IRONMONGER, v , Ponsonby Road and Pompalller Terrace, . Auckland, JN./j. .... M p '!__ E : L & Boys having Mechanical Genius can be supplied with Model Engine Fittings, consistog of Cylinders, Taps. Safety Valves, Whistles. &C' j. HOWDEN, Jeweller, Queen-street. ICHMOND STolf SE, PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND. W COCHRAN, Sksb., FAMILY BUTCHER. fi ROU N D LIME. GROUND LIME FOR SALE: SOUTHGATE'S MAHUKANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME, ■ In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floor, Cellars, &c, (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a flrst-cl&ss material. B KBA NE, SOL E AGENT "' CUSTOMS-STREET. _ - - - — HARRICOT BEANS BLUE BOILING PEAS VICTORIAN ONIONS OAMARU POTATOES ADAM LAYBOURN AND CO., Durham-street. mo THE INHABITANTS OF NEVV i MARKET AXI) SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The undersized begs to announce that he has purchased the Bakery Business lately car ried on by John McNeill, and known as the "Newmarket Bakery," Manukau Road, Newmarket. He feels confident, from the lons time that he has been connected with the bakery business, and also as a public caterer, and at all times having given satisfac tion to the fulfilment of all orders entrusted to him, that he will give the satisfaction which he has hitherto given; and by Etrict attention to business, and supplying only the best articles, he hopes to merit a fair share of the support of the residents of this and surrounding districts. Having had largo experience in catering for Balls, f arties, Picnics, &c, all orders entrusted to him wmhaveprom^^uUo^^^ Newmarket, June 8,1887. XUBILEE DAY. TO THE PEOPLE~OF AUCKLAND. CARL C. HANSEN begs to announce that he is willing to receive a few moiv. orders for Transparencies for Jubilee Day. Samples may be seen at his Shop, Upper Pitt-street, near Newton Road. , . CAUL C. HANSEN, House, Ship, and Decorative Painter, and Scenic Artist. HAZARDS SHOOTING GALLERY, ELLIOTT-STREET. Next to Hoffmann's new Warehouse. A series of VALUABLE PRIZES will be given to the Three Competitors making the Greatest Number of Bull's-eyes during the WEKK ending SATURDAY, June 11. Ist Prize—Binocular Field Glass, value £4 2nd Prize—Air Gun (with extras), value £2 10s 3rd Prize- Opera Glass, value £1 Xo entrance fee charged ; simply 2d per shot. Prizes on view at Hazard's Shooting Gallery, Elliott-street. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! SELLING OFF. SELLING OFF. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, AT WATTS'. Girls' Strong Lace Boots, size 7to 9, at.. Is 6d Girls' Strong Lace Boots, size 10 to 13, at 5s Cd Girls' Patent Lace Boots size 7 to 0, at.. 3s lid Girls' B:ock Front Elastic Sides, 5 toC, at 3s 9d Girls' Biack Fur Elastic Sides, 7t09, at Ss 9d Girls' Block Front Elastic Sides.lo to 13, atos 9d Boys' Strong Lace Boots, size 10 to 13, at os lid Very Cheap Line Evening Shoes.. .. 33 6d Very Cheap Line Satin Shoes .. • .. 5s lid Ladies' Elastic Side Morocco Boot .. 6s Cd Men's Strong Bluchers, nailed .. „ 5s lid Men's Strong Bluchers, best make .. 6s lid Men's Elastic Side Boots, good .. .. 9s Cd And a largo variety of every kind of Boots and Shoes at greatly Reduced Prices, at W. WATT S', HOBSON-STREET, Corner of PITT-STREET, Auckland. XyHERE CAN WE GET ' * MABEFIELD BROTHERS' STAR BRAND MULLET (Blue Labels) 1 At their FRUIT DEPOT, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, Where you can get their TINNED FRUIT, JAMS, BEEF, HONEY, And all the other preparations manu factured by them. \ USE Tirlr \ BLEND OF ~l\ n\ TEAS / \ • ..: I AND I \ ' /I I /' PERLB. \(f|l| Pronounced the best valueX in Auckland. /: \ TVrOTICE OF REMOVAL. MR. T. TRAFFORD, f / SURGEON DEN T I S.-T,' Desires to inform his Patients and Friends that he has removed from Wakefleld-street to more ' central offices Queen - Street, over Mr Wayte's, Bookseller, opposite Wyndhara-street" Hours from nine a.m. till five p.m. ' i



sa ISuisiiess Notices. GO T O B A T H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWEK BATHS, Victokia-street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORNINGS from- 6 till 10 a.m. The bath room* are all private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath-rooms (private) for ladies every day, at all hours withfemale attendance, one bhilling and Sixpence. Please note the Address—"Victoria- Rfcreet Bast, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. O~~W ~O P F N. RUSSELL'S COFFEE PALACE AND LUNCHEON ROOMS, NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Opposite Aickin, the Chemist. • Best Cpp of Coffee - - -2d Best Cup of Tea - 3d Best Cup of Cocoa - - -3d COLD L tT~N CHBONS AT MODERATE PRICES, TO SUIT THE TIMES. /TIOALS, COKE, CHARCOAL, FIRE- U WOOD. Bestßata, Titree. and Puriri Firewood, y&lso, first-class Taupiri, Newcastle, and Kamo Coal, at Lowest Price for Cash. Furniture carerully Removed, and Goods delivered to all parts of the city aud suburbs, at Lowest Rates.—Note the Address : C. PIPER, opposite the Pousonby Reservoir, and corner of Newton andKaranga hape Roads. . . .' j7jTswinneiito]s t, WOOD TURNER, Wyndham-btbeet. • '■■"■'• Established 1866. A reduction of 25 per cent, on all common work. Billiard Balls Exchanged. Special care given to Re-turning and Staining. Pool Pins, Marbles, and Chalk Pockets, always on hand. PAPER HANG INGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185-PACKAGES-185 CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed- Rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion , , ..<, or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN AJN jj jmk> PAPERHANGINGS. 916 —PACKAGES—9I6 SCRIMS ANDHESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITE LEAD^OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 and 97. queen-street, p.0.b., 284] [high-street A' R T H U R TiT A S V,. MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DHtECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. FOR SALE, . Plain Enamelled, and Coloured Window Glass. Wire Nails . Portland Cement Royal Remy Starch Havanna and Manilla Cigars Claret and Brandies ;-■,•;-•-'>- ■■';■ OR CHEAP GROCERIES go to T. H. Matthews, People* Co-pperative Store, Patterson-street, Freeman's Bay—2lb Butter in Jar, 8d; New Season Jams, assorted, od Tin; Peacock's, 5s 4ddoz; Large Vineerar. 9d; Corn flour, 5d lb; 1001b Bags Four, 10s; 251b Bags, 3s; 81b Bags, Is; New Currants, 6d; New Raisins, 6d; Rice, 51bs Is; Matamata Cheese, 4d by the cheese; Oamaru Potatoes, 4s ; Local, 2s 9d cwt or 5s sack: Sperm Candles, 21 bs 9|d or i\ by box: Star Mullet, 2 tin* lid; Tomato Sauce, 6d bottle ; Wax Vestas, 5d doz; Go9d Tea, Is Od; Washing Soda, Id per lb; Whitening, Id; Car bonate Soda, 3d a lb; Best Wax Candles, 9id; Lemon Peel. Is por lb ; Nestles Milk, 7id; Figs, 8d box ; Golden Syrup, 7d; Canterbury Honey, 4d a lb; Cocktail Salmon, £tyd : \Tobaeco, as Signei, is 3d, Gem of the Sea, 6s, Oneida, 5s a lb. The above prices referred to are for cash. Prime dairies of butter and eggs always to hand, at lowest prices. Orders promptly at tended to, and delivered to any part of city or suburbs, at shortest notice.' Give us a trial. TTNVIG ORATE the system with Wolfe's JL Schnapps if you would avoid bilious attacks. BY APPOINT- **>&&*™t&^<£j£f MENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVEHNOR. • mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY JL FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST AND - HIGH-STREET. AUCKLAND. Telephone, 308. JAMES MACKIE, Coachbutlder, MANAGER. Builder of every, description of Vehicles. Repairs in all^the branches of the trade faithfully executed. Vehicles Bought and Sold on Commission. Coackbuilders' Requisites in Stock. The Trade Supplied. Country Orders punctually attended to. Cash Customers liberally dealt with. j T^TI L.LIA M E R RIN GTO N, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. M.E., CONSULTING ENGINEER, AUCKLAND. STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY, UPPER PITT-STREET, NEWTON. Messrs Grubb & Sons beg to inform the public that they have taken over the Laundry them selves, and by having the clothes well done on the shortest notice, it being the only steam laun dry in Auckland, hope, to merit a share of their patronage. Ships' washing done on the shortest notice. Communication by-, telegram or post promptly attended to.- GRUBB & SONS, .Pro prietors. TO TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very beautiful Inlaid Table-tops, Cabinets, Fancy Boxes, etc., all made from the pick of N.Z. rich Native Timbers. Other Collections carefully packed and shipped for Home. W. NORRIE, Cabinet worked, In New Zealand Timbers only, TOP OF SHORTLAND-STREET. /' •// Ihe American CORN BROOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. W. -L ■■• E *■■-'*• BOOKBINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, I . WYNDHAM-STBEET, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines-Public Libraries, and Sunday School Books Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books :., ; Re-bound. • , ' ■ BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS . ... . RULED. - t : : mHE Biggest Literary Shilling's Worth JL in Australasia—Brett's Auckland Almanac, Illustrated. ; i



MONEY TOISTT^ QUEE^S^i£^ DISCOUNT B^ GCO^ Darby-street (off Queen . Btreet)Ac ''• HEAD OFFICE: Bri^ Agencies Auckland, Sydney||g| MONEY advanced from S6 m , any amount required,"to suit thebn^i PERSONAL, FREEHO® uSg* any TANGIBLE SECURITY re 3» way as may be arranged, ;eifipfp' MONTHLY, or QUARTERLY^ lowest current rates. ; j ADVANCES madoonFUßki^ removal; alßo/orialliin&bfiflKi1 including BOND WARRANT*^^ EILLS DISCOUNTED at current^ Interviews ana commimicattoDj "4ti'i; strictly confidential "***% Office Houes: From 10 till 5^ Bank of Engukd Notes Cs m J ONDON MORTG^ffl 1., JLj DISCOUNT .BANE: (i 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, i D m u (Opposite A. Clark and'Spiy%aiS And Little Collins-at., MeUim^ LOANS are advaxoed from £loto<"s ■'.''!.'■'■ J-!Upoii ' ' **' Personal, Freehold,: andr.LeawlioH &-* Repayable by Weekly, Monthly; or 'Quarterly fei,,,. At Lowest Cnrrent Rate * ™ Advances made' on •Furniteewttiioit^ and all classes of Merchandise.^ Loans granted upon Life PolicietLlsi&i Interests linaer WipM^ a Bills Discounted at Cckrisjp^ Loans upon Deposit of Deeds.1 Bepjiahi Easy lastalinente.': ' ■' Terms Gratis; All. commumcatKw'a^K, views held strictly confidential,; MONEY LENT ON KtOSKr NOTES, HOUSBS,FUEaTI|K BILLS DISCOUNTED DiHI. MORTGAGES NEGOTUTU JOHNW. -HABDJF, Land, Commission, aito >Bsan-M: HIGH-STREET,- Aimia : ARTHUR ,' f\Ui\ ' U LAND AND MONETASY^S;' 24, SHORTLAKD - STKEfI (Three doors r«: STAB'O&i? -■ • lam prepared to valne land in is! the Country for. intending purctoi reasonable terms.' Allland! soldbyßeii: land I charge 2J per cent, commisfeir" I am' prepared to negotiate Mo'rtgaga in •,. £roidde23to£ls l ftM ' HaTing at command alarge BninbEm«li make advances on Life Polios Having Agents in all parts of .AiisWW England, I can make^dvancfflipiw in sums from £a9,to&i>M TNDUSTRIAL AND PROTIg SCALE OF REPAYMENT EBDUffi Repaymentsextend-IPer WeekKpfli' ing over ~ .'lorsiw. jj ; , . £s. dT { >' I year . •• 2,?? «1 5 years - i Of ' -jii 6reara- .. 01 g 10 years -■ '" 0 6i1 JjJL. Ana other Periods''tosiiitßorroweS ( The Board has .-power **£$£& Want of Employment to.-SUSW PART OR WHOLE ,OF_THg)J| MAY BE :■■ WEPAH) n^ T T &fil INTEREST CEASES;ON. .1^ REPAID. ' ' IV/ .-r-^j, A member who has °b^SS liberty to sell his property, *}MsM pay oft his mortgage; or m*EL t« his property subject to to mor^s ..■ Society; ' ' . MENT SOCIETY. ■OFFiOE:i4rQcE^TE^':,i LOANS granted upon approved s«, J Freehold or Leasehold: ProP^^j, £20 to £6.000, pr^cip.aland^e^ ,p able in instalments at th^ M Rates for repaymentofjacn^^^ R'epaymentsextend-._ Eeja^ ing over ei_*__j_ I year „ f 810 '^| .- 2 years - •• nU 7 f 3 years « •• " * ' & . _.W I years-' ,<>f j'i. 6 years H•• L. J« .FIRST AND sß o ft BC pI? f AKY AT Al«4l4f^^ Loan S on ffff^°^ - : ' ' ■■' ";.r^erateo£^ Loans m»7 oUnd' Bills Discount JatCuixeßt^ tefoJl f sl2 months- j ; ;.'; :,.. -• eperfftV