SHIPPING.

Sunset—This evening. 5.43. .Sunrise—To-morrow morning, 6.y. Moon's AGE-Last Quarter Sept. 11,2.42 a.m.

HIGH WATER.

AUCKLAND-This evening, 11.47; to-morrow WM_soi_S HEADs.-This afternoon, 2.27; to "SlKSg_!_££ This afternoon, 3.47; to morrow morning, 3.40.

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Wellington, s.s., for Whangarei lona, s.s., for Mercury Bay _ Chelmsford, s.s., for Opotiki Douglas, s.s., for Opotiki Mabel, scow, from Tairua

DEPARTURES.

Whampoa, s.s., for Wellington

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, today, RotomThana, from Thames, Monday, 6 p.m. _-, -, c Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 5 a.m. Mariposa, from Sydney, Sunday, 4 p.m. Zealand-, from San Francisco, Thursday Aorangi, from Plymouth, September 18 Suva, from tbe South, Sunday Hawea (Onehunga), Monday, 7 a.m. Mararoa, from Melbourne and Soutnern

ports, Tuesday Omapere, from the South, Wednesday Wanaka (Onehunga), from the South, Thursday Wainui, from Lyttelton, Friday

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Piako, ship, left London July 2 Waikato, ship, from London May Queen, ship, from London Lurline, ship, left London July 26 Margaret Gaalbivnith, ship, left Glasgow

July 1 i . . j- J. JL . Rosedale, from Middlesborough, for Kaipara Zealandia, ship, left London July 23 Evie Reed, bq, from New York, via Lyttel ton ; sailed June 20 - _ Star of the East, from Tsevr York, via Dunedin, sailed June 7 ;: > A Mary A. Greenwood, bq., left New York July 27, via Lyttelton Wild Wave, bq, left Newcastle August 29 Jennie 8., schr., from Fiji_ J Sharpshooter, bq., from Fiji Kirkdale, bq, from Java, early Mivniha, schr., left Lyttelton August 29 Orpheus, schooner, from Dunedin Marion, schooner, from Rarotonga Maile, schr., from a cruise _ Louie, schooner, from a cruise. Ryno, schr., from a cruise Torea, ach., from a cruise Olive, schr.,'from a cruise

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Hermione, ship, for London, loading C. W. Janes, schooner, for New York Lutterworth, bq., for Valparaiso Mariposa, for Honolulu, Monday, 4 p.m. Uararoa, for Russell, Tuesday, 6 p.m. Hawea (Onehunga), for the South, Tues day, 4 p.m. ; Suva, for East Coast ports, Tue.=d£iy, 6 p.m. Omapere, for Greymouth, Wednesday Mararoa, for Melbourne, via the South,

Thtirsda^y, noon , Wanaka (Onehunga), for the South, Fri day, 8 a.m;

The barque Alexa arrived at Lyttelton from Newcastle yesterday.

The schooner Devonport arrived at We. lington from Newcastle yesterday.

The brigantine Aratapu U undergoing a thorough overhaul at Kaipava, at the hands 3>f Mr D. Gouk andworkmen. .

The R.M.S;- Mariposa should arrive from Sydney to-morrow afternoon.

The barque Lutterworth, Capt. Streeter, will sail early next week for Valparaiso.

The s.s. Herald from Greymouth arrived yesterday evening with a cargo of 600 tons coals. She completed dischai-ging at noon to-day.

Part of a vessel's false keel (17 feet long, 8 inches deep and 8 inches broad) has been picked upon the beach at Shortland, and is now Dispossession of Captain Bayldon, harbour-master, of Thames.

The schooner Daisy, Captain Watt, cleared at the Customs to-day for _Niue and Samoa with general cargo and the following passengers:—Miss Head, Miss Woolf, Mr W. S. _einpley.

The s.s. Stormbird left Wanganui last evening, having been delayed by bad weather. She is expected to arrive in the Manukau to-morrow (Sunday) and . leave again for Wanganui and Wellington on Monday next.

The schooner Grecian Bend, Captain Borstel which arrived from Newcastle yes terday afternoon, sailed on the 22nd ult., with, strong northerly wind,which increased to a heavy N.N. W. gale with heavy sea and hasted throughout the voyage. Mr D. Gouk is building a small sailing Vessel for a German firm at Samoa. The vessel will register about 17 tons, her ; dimensions being 40 feet keel, 46 feet length overall, 13 feet beam, and 5 feet depth of hold. She will be rigged as a fore and aft schooner. I The s.s. Whampoa left for Hong Kong, via Southern ports, at 1 p.m. to-day, with original cargo and the following shipped at Auckland: For Christehurch : 30 cases treacle. For Dunedin : 100 cases salmon. For Hong Kong : 10 cases mullet, 426 casks horse shoes, 51 bales and 130 sacks fungus, 64pkgs. metal, 5 casks shark fins, 1 cask wax, 15 casks copper nails. TheR.M.S. Aorangi, it appears, cannot be here so soon as was anticipated. She probably arrive at Wellington from Hobai'ta^OutMeHdayafternoonnext. Having .to discharge Wellington cargo, mails and passengers and also, transhipments, she will be detained for several days, and may be expected to arrive here about Sunday, the 18th inst. . • "

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whangarei, this day.—Arrived : Wei lington, from Auckland, 6 a.m.

Bluff, September B.—Sailed : Tarawera. for Hobart, at 4 30 p.m. Port Chalmers, this day.—-Arrived Ohau, from Auckland, 2 a.m.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Herald, s.s., Isaacs, from Greymouth Gairloch, s.s., McArthur, from Waitara

The Northern Company's s.s. Gairloch from Waitara arrived at 10 o'clock this morning, after a lengthy passage of 21 hours, during which time she encountered a strong northwest gale and heavy seas. She brought 80 head of cattle, 302 sheep, 35 cases of butter and the following passen gers : — Captain McGillivary, Mrs Moir, Messrs Hornier, Wainwright, Clark, Hounetfc, Palmer and Moir. With the exception of a dozen sheep, which were drowned through the heavy sea break ing aboard, the stock were all landed in good order, which speaks volumes for the Gab-loch's stock-carrying capa bilities, for the testimonies of Captain McArthur and McGillivray are that with out exception last night, was the worst ever they experienced on the West Coast. By the arrival of the Gairloch we learn that the s.s. Oreti lias met with a mishap, m^ kiV" er crank shaft, and is now lying Tuuib? t0fclMjbuovoffthebreakwater. She water" co % vw bi 0t0,S« alongside* tho break and therp.i O |L y! beavy seas running, of sleepers yet her Ipad

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office.

Mr A. A—'REN repoi'ts sales for tho past week at the City Market and Agricultural Hall as follows:—Hides, and skins: Cow hides, 3d to 3_d ; heifers, 3_d to 3|d ; bull hides, 10s to 14s each; horse hides, 2s 6cl each ; calfskins, 4^d to 4_Jd per lb ; bone, 4s 6d to 5s per cwt.; tallow, 9s to 12s 6d per cwt. The special sale of horses and traps on Tuesday last was well attended, and competition throughout brisk—nearly every lot changing hands at satisfactory prices. Horses, from £8 to £15 each ; hansom cab, .£56; light dog cart, £22 ; heavy spring carts, £9 10s and £10. A large lot of saddles and harness sold at prices above ex pectations. Friday's sale of poultry, pro duce, etc., was largely attended, and com petition keen for all descriptions. Produce and poultry : Fowls (ordinary), Is 3d to Is 8d each ; heavy laying fowls in good condi tion, Is 6d to 2s ; eockrels, Is 9d to 2s 3d each ; Cochin China fowls, 4s each ; game, 3s each; bantams, Is each; ducks (ordinary), 2s to 2s 6d each—demand nob satisfied. Rouen and Aylesbury were bred in condi tion, 2s 6d to 3s each ; geese, 5s 6d each ; turkeys, large numbers offering each Friday, 3b 6d to 5s each, according to con dition. First class demand for poultry of all descriptions. Sucking pigs, 5s to 7s 6d each ; well-bred young pigs, 8s to 10s each ; porkers, 9s to 12s 6cl each ; dressed pork, 2_d and 3d per lb ; rabbits, 10_d and Is per pair in lines. Fruit: apples, 3d per lb ; peanuts, 2_d per lb ; cocoanuts, 5s od to 7s per sack; pine apple in syrup, 9s per dozen 2lb tins. Produce : Potatoes, table, £2 15s to £3 5s per ton, and 3s 6d to 4s per ■cwt; kidney seed, 5s 6d to 7s per cwt; Hobart seed, 6s 6d per cwt; ordinary seed, local, £2 17s 6d to £3 10s per ton ; Oamaru seed, £3 10s to £4 per ton, large demand for good seed ; onions from lfd to 2Jd per lb (scarce); pumpkins, 2s 6d to 4s per cwt. ; turnips, 20s to 30s per ton ; carrots, 2s to 3s 6s per cwt ; cabbages, Is to Is 6d per sack ; oats, 2s to 2s 6d per bushel; maize, 3s 6d to 3s 9d per bushel; fowl wheat, 3s 8d to 4s per bushel; maize and good sample wheat very scarce ; chaff, 2s to 2s 6d per sack ; best oaten sheaf, £3 10s to £4 per ton; bran, £4 per ton; sharps, £5 per ton; butter, prime fresh, lOd to Is per lb; prime salt, 6d to 7^d per lb: inferior sorts, l_d to 3d per lb ; bacon, Canterbury prime, 7d per lb ; local, well cured, 6_d to 7d per lb ; Canterbury, second quality, 4d to 5d per lb ; local, second quality, 3d to 4d per lb; hams (Canterbury), prime quality, 8d per lb ; second quality do., 5d per lb ; local cured hams, first-class, well cut, 7_d per lb; second quality, 5d per lb ; inferior qualities, hams and bacon, 2_d to 3_d per lb ; beef hams, 2d per lb ; cheese, prime factory, 4d to 4Jd per lb, very scarce ; medium, 2_d to 3_dperlb ; inferior, Id to 2d per lb ; honey, in comb, 3d to 4d per lb.; honey, in 6 and 101b tins, 3d to 4d per lb ; in bulk, 2d to 2_d per lb ; tea, sugar, etc., _at current prices. A large collection of fruit trees and ornamental shrubs were disposed of at satis factory prices. 1 have to report business in all lines for the week brisk and steadily increasing.

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

Tor the cause that lacks asaintance, For the wrong that needs resistance, Tor the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1887.

According to the report of the Wes leyan Commissioners who recently visited Tonga, the opposing parties in the religious war that has so long been maintained there have not in any material way altered their attitude or demands. Messrs Moulton and Crosby still declaim against the persecu tion and coercion of the State party, and declare their fixed determination not to join hands with Baal—in other words the Free Church, Mr Baker and the Free Churchmen adhere to their demand that Mr Moul ton should be recalled, and repeat their assurance that if this were done the idols of Baal would be at once over thrown, and all Tonga would once more be enclosed in the true Wesleyan fold.

But the rival leaders have gone a step further, and they make separate suggestions for a peaceable and satis factory settlement of the unedifying squabble. Mr Moulton's proposal has the merit of simplicity. It is that a proclamation should be issued declaring liberty of conscience for the Wesleyan party, his reason presumably being that if the "secular arm" were but stayed from its ungodly persecution of the chosen people, the false worshippers would be won back to their old love. Mr Baker's suggestion is that the Wesleyan Conference should recall Mr Moulton, and erect Tonga into a separate Conference (it is atpresent subject to New South Wales), when he promises the return of the Free Church party to the Wesleyan fold, and pledges their obedience to the General Conference "in every thing "

Practical people do not need to be told which of these plans promises the best results. . The fact that the Wes leyan Commissioners make no recom mendation as the outcome of their in quiries is presumptive proof that they can find no objection to urge to the moderate and sensible solution pro posed by Mr Baker. They we're sent forth in the interests of the Wesleyan General Conference; and being Sydney men they were expected to report strongly in

favour of maintaining the connection between Tonga and the Sydney Con ference. Instead of doing so, they have come perilously near following the example of the prophet of old, and altogether blessing what they were expected to curse. Had they approved of Mr Moulton's view of the matter, they would at once have recorded their endorsement 'of it; their silence is eloquent condemnation of his ground less assertions and intangible hopes of success.

j While the Commissioners doubtless endorse most heartily the proposal to make Tonga a separate Conference, it is quite natural that they should hesi tate about recommending the adoption of Mr Baker's sine qua non —the recall of Mr Moulton. To have commended Mr Baker's full and free submission to the Conference would have amounted to the grave censure of brethren loyal to their own Communion, and whose liberal hospitality they had doubtless been en joying while at Tonga. Their polite silence will, however, be properly inter preted by "the Wesleyan Conference, who will be able to " read between the Jin**" flf the report presented to them,

It will no doubt be galling to the Wesleyan body to order the withdrawal of Mr Moulton,at the dictation of his rival, but after having the olive branch so invitingly held out to them, no other course is open to them consistent with Christian profession and every-day prudence. Judged by the ordinary business standard, Mr Moulton is a failure as a directqr of the Church's affairs in Tonga, and the Conference ought to have recognised this long ago, and ordered his withdrawal under no compulsion whatever, but to see the mission prospering and producing the best results, financial and otherwise. But the wretched pretext of Govern ment persecution was raised, and blinded the Conference to the real issue. Full inquiry has shown that the alleged persecutions have for the most part been of a trumpery character, and that the only causes of secession were objections to Mr Moulton's attitude towards the Tongan Govern ment and-dissatisfaction with the con trol of the Sydney Conference. It is to be hoped that the General Conference will recognise these broad facts, and : act as common sense dictates in the matter, by erecting the Friendly Islands into a separate conference, and appointing new men to assume the direction of the reunited Church of Tonga.

A SAGACIOUS MAORI MEMBER.

The elections of the first three out of the four Maori representa tives have gone dead against the Government. This is no doubt attri. butable to Mr Ballance's land policy, which prevents the natives from dealing directly with Europeans for the sale of their lands, and compels them to sell at public auction through the Government. The law was intended to put a stop to land sharking and prevent the sale of Maori lands in large blocks to private pur chasers, and it has done it very effec tually. But the natives, although in fected to a great extent with non-land selling doctrines, have too long re lied upon the money obtained from land sales for the supply of their wants to take kindly to the new rule, and so the Opposition candidates have found favour in their eyes. Maori votes in the House, however, are not bound by indestructable bonds of party allegiance, and the Government may, perhaps, yet persuade some of the members to see their policy in a more favourable light.

The Wellington " Pos^t," -we observe, deplores the return of Sydney Tai whanga, and predicts that his loquacity will prove a nuisance to the House. Some of the Maori members in the past have distinguished themselves as orators of no mean power, but they are all inclined to talk too often, and the repetition of their long-winded speeches on things in general through an in terpreter—for they by no means con fine their speeches to Maori topics—is a terrible bore. Two of the newly elected members, however, Mr Carroll and Mr Sydney Taiwhanga, can speak good English, and may prefer to ad dress the House in the tongue of the majority, interpreting their utterances themselves for the benefit of their Maori colleagues. Taivvhanga's gar rulousness will, we fear, be a serious disturber of the temper of the House, unless his surround ings have a restraining influence upon his irrepressible disposition to talk. An idea of thi very original views which Parliament will be expected to listen to with becoming patience from this representative of the noble aboriginal, may be gathered from a perusal of the following replies which Mr Taiwhanga has returned to the questions submitted to all the candi dates by the Political and Financial Keform League:—

1. Are you of opinion that, however the mode of taxation be varied, or whatever al teration be made in the Customs tariff, the total taxation of the colony should not be increased, but rather decreased ?" A. I think the two ends must be meet, and it is to be hope, before long, that the Maoris may be allowed to have a local self government of their own to manage their own affairs and lands ; and the taxation should be fairly ap portioned to both races. As for the Customs tariff, it ought to be the Maoris' property, under the provision of the Treaty of Wai tangi. 3. Do you think that the total expendi ture, under the head of the Governor's es tablishment should not exceed £5,000 per annum?" A. Appoint a Maori Governor; he will be quite satisfied with a quarter of £5,000, or else Tawhiaooi MaihiP. Kawiti, will accept the office without pay. They only take it for the honour of being a Governor.

10. Do you think that a reduction of £10,000 could be effected in the Native and Marine Departments, and ought not the Hinemoa to be sold?" A. I "have already reply about the natives and Hinemoa. With the Marine Department it is absolutely necessary for the external foes ; but the in ternal foes is worse than the external foes, therefore the sooner the English Parliament remedy the Maoris' grievance the better for both races.

Mr Taiwhanga's modesty probably restrained him from instancing himself as a highly qualified gentleman who would accept the post of Governor for the honour and glory of the thing, but there is no superfluous modesty about his claims on behalf of the Maori race. Possession of all the Customs revenue, for the exclusive use and benefit of Maoris is rather "a large order," and if the return of the honour able gentleman has been secured by the faith of the Maoris in his power to get aH these good things for them, we fear it is fore-ordained that Mr Taiwhanga's career will prove a severe disappoint ment to his friends.

ANOTHER LITTLE WAR.

It would appear from to-day's cable des patches that England is in for another little war. For a long time past, diplomatic re lations with Venezuela, an extensive but sparsely - settled country on the North ern part of South America, have been strained; England has tried unsuccessfully

to obtain redress for various outrages committed upon vessels owned by British subjects. Reprisals have been threatened by the British navy, and it was reported in the American papers received by the last San Francisco mail that these threats bad proved effectual in bringing the Govern ment of Venezuela to its senses, and that a guarantee had been given for the payment of substantial damages for past offences and for better behaviour in future. It would appear, however, that these promises were not kept. The Governor of Trinidad, a British possession which is separated from Venezuela only by a strait some 25 miles in width, reports the seizure of another English vessel and asks for the aid of a mati-o'-war. Sir James Fergusson, Under- Secretary of Foreign Affairs, in making this announcement, intimated that the Go vernment were determined to call the ag gressive little Republic to account for its misdeeds, so that the navy will soon have some work on hand. The Cau casian population of Venezuela is about 300,000, chiefly of Spanish ex traction, and there are about a million half-breeds and 800,000 Indians, altogether about as an intractable population as we could well have to deal with. The Republic adjoins British Guiana, so that active hostilities by England may lead to retaliatory raids across the Guiana border. The affair may thus be a very troublesome one, and entail the landing of a military fores as well as a naval blockade. We should hardly suppose, however, that even a Tory Go vernment would wish to take the manage ment of this huge territory and its mixed population on its hands. Any expedition, therefore, despatched can hardly be de ised with a view to the conquest of the country.

" Water, water everywhere." The ques tion of a water supply for suburban districts is undoubtedly one of the most pressing at the present time, and it may be de scribed of a "burning" one in a double sense, as the agitation for water has sprung from the large number of destructive fires that have taken place of late. The Borough of Newton has not been the largest sufferer from conflagrations, but it is to her credit that she is taking to herself the lesson which the late fires have enforced. The Mayor of Newton has convened for Friday evening next a meeting of the ratepayers in the Surrey and Sussex wards of the borough, to be held in St. George's Hall, to consider the question of water supply, and there will no doubt be a full attendance on the occasion

The Mutual Life Association of Austral asia, of which Mr William T. J. Bell is the Auckland Secretary, still maintains its high position among colonial insurance societies. The eighteenth annual report showed that the new business completed during the year ending 30th June last embraced the issuing of 2,658 policies for a total of £635,205, the annual Eremiums on which are £22,275. ooking at the various features of the report, the members of the Mutual Life Association of Australasia are to be con gratulated on the progress made. After paying claims amounting, with bonuses, to £27,289 to the friends of those who have died, £4,400 to other insurers, and meeting all expenses,the Association has added some £70,000 to its invested funds, and now possesses assets amounting to £530,000. With a continuance of the careful manage ment of the past year, its members may reasonably look forward to a Success ful future. At the adjourned annual meeting of the Association held in Sydney lately, the report of the scrutineers who had examined the voting-papers received from members throughout the colonies was read and showed them to have expressed their confidence in the Board by re-electing the retiring directors^ Messrs Humphery and Davies. The polling was* as follows : Mr F. T. Humphery, 6,491 votes ; Mr John Davies, CM.G., 5,584 votes; Mr C. E. Jeanneret, 4,554 votes ; Mr J. C. Neild, 4,231 votes ; Mr R. H. Eady, 2,600 : total, 23,460.

The Committee of the Industrial Exhibi tion have decided to keep open tlje Exhibi tion one week longer, but it will oe finally closed on Saturday next, 17th inst. To night a vocal and instrumental concert will be given in the rooms at eight o'clock,when a number of well known Auckland ladies and gentlemen will perform. The admis sion being small, and the object a good one, it should be well patronised. There are still a goodly number of visitors to the Exhibition every day.

Mr Edmondes and his pupils announce the second concert of the series in St. James's Hall on Tuesday evening next. Last evening the full-dress rehearsal took place, and passed off most satisfactorily before an invited audience, which num bered fully 150. The first part of the pro gramme is a concert, and the second part the juvenile cantata, "Christian Graces." Of course, the cantata forms the feature of the evening, and the way Mr Edmondes has trained his young friends leaves nothing to be desired. A crowded hall is certain on Tuesday evening.

At the Police Court to-day, before Mr H. C. Baddeley, Assistant Resident Magis trate, and Mr F. G. Ewington, J.P., three persons were punished for first offences of drunkenness. John Kelly and John De cent were each fined 20s and costs. A charge against Edwin Harrow of erecting a windlass on the Lake Road without author ity was adjourned by consent for a fort night.

A public meeting of all persons favourable to the candidature of Mr Josiah Hudson for Rodney was held in the Aratapu Hall on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance, and the meeting resolved itself into a general committee to work for the election of Mr Hudson. A meeting of Mr Hudson's supporters was held in the Kopuru HaU on Monday evening, and a strong committee was formed to endeavour to work for him.

Professor Carrollo's annual competitions begin on Monday next, at 7.30 p.m., with the gymnasium championship, and will follow with gymnastics only: Defensive pro ficiency, wrestling, light-weight boxing, middle-weight boxing, novices' boxing. The entries will cause a lot of excitement, as the prizes are splendid medals, etc., which are given by admirers of the work being taught, and will be presented at the annual carnival at the Opera House, on the 28th inst., by the Rev. W. Calder, and His Worship the Mayor will present a Humane Society's medal at the same time and place.

To-day tbe ratepayers of the- Eden Terrace Highway District are again called upon to record their votes for or against obtaining a loan for the purposes of getting a water supply for the district. This action has been rendered necessary owing to previous informality. As £1,000 of the money has already been obtained from the Government, the polling should prove merely a matter of form. After the recent fire all should be in favour of a water supply. The amount proposed to be borrowed is £2,500. Should the poll be against tbe loan, of course the £1,000 now in hand will require to be refunded.

In our advertising columns our readers will find the programme of Herr Tutschka's fourth and last Chamber Concert, which will take place on Thursday next, 15th inst., at the Choral Hall. . These concerts are sufficiently established in the favour of all lovers of high art, and therefore we con fidently direct their attention to a pro gramme of excellence and brilliancy seldom offered to the public. As this will be the last concert of the kind this season, we would recommend all music lovers not to miss the opportunity of a rare treat

At the Ponsonbv -Ro^-TZ^^ evening the RwTcKft ** v teresting lecture on %&***? The reverend gentleman Tl^^ many different thin^M^^ would come under thb nL T^ C l pressed his eonvieMonttat S ' the community should B fc?^t t thing for himself, leaving Si£^4 tions as possible «?«„ eff°Penoiii.' the Misses plumW^t?o^ W, to Thy Spirit." VoStfl^ '"C corded to the lecturer If*** *e«* the chairm a n-theX. at VG^5 nounced that on Fridav^n- moie^a' F. G. Ewington would£"-. n«tJ "A Funny hyson, or the fc* "^ stone." WhenMr EwblS^ ture m St. Sepulchre^ctful6^!*' time ago the ouilding wS^* o ** cess, and the "Paris? JhsSK? **■ it as "a very clever «*«■«£?• • BP°keo_ structive lectu*^" iVi. t&V nd of lectures which _w fit?*** S e 0 ri»^ Congregational School-room *&?♦ street, in aid of the fund^S thefe^ Sunday-schooL An excellent nlS^ will be presented, m&S_fj_\£_tt proimsedbyweU-knownlJ&tß The Rev. C.Worboys will P W_^i: Avondale Presbyterian* ChffiXt (Sunday) evening on "ChristiaStTS The St. David's Band of HotiV»M successful meetmglasteventaginffeS. room, the president in the el 4. St gramme was judiciously varied andeX taming consisting of duets and tempeS hymns by members of the choir; aS "The Achievements of Dr. Perkms-fH Knight; addresses by the Rev. R. 8. Went Mr |amb and Mr Wright, and reStag by Miss Jack and other members lof tha Society. Mhss Young accompanied the vocalists, and Mr McGregor, sen.,^ with the Benediction. ; The Union-street Wesleyan Smdar school holds its anniversary to-morrow when sermons will be preached by Rev* W. Gittos, C. H. Garland and 4" Bull The annual soiree will be held on Tuesday next at 6.30. '_ Rev. J. D. Gilmore will preach a medal sermon to young men in the Ponsonby Baptist Church to morrow evening. i Mr Daniells, reporting on tho progress of the Seventh Day Adventis't cattse in Atick-! land, writes, to the "Bible Echo" asfolJ lows:—" Oijir church edifice is completed,' and the anxiety connected therewith is over. Now we turn our minds to other matters requiring attention. Tent season' is approaching, and we want to have every thing in readiness to'begin work when the weather is suitable. As we look over this great field, already white for the harvest,; and then realise that there is bfttonepetson here to publicly proclaim this last message, our hearts cry out to tho Lord to send forth more labourers into the harvest.'1 The sacred concert to-morrow .com_ei>pj| itself to all lovers of good sacred Mit from the excellence of the programme, which appears elsewhere. , The concerts for the present will be given at-MrPooley's Chambers, whichhave beenspecially„aptM' for the purpose. The concerts are free, bat a collection is taken up to defray neces^ sary expenses. The performance of "She Stoops' to Conquer " by the Dramatic Society oti % > half of the Kindergarten funds is annoiin«d to take place, on Thursday; and jritky ' 22nd and ,23rd inst^,at Abbott's ope» House. The cast of characters as pttb-leii giVes promise of an excellent repi-e^titsfii of the splendid comedy chosen for-jra duction on the occasion. ■< We have pjinisedthe testimoni.—of% Naverne, teacher of modern langim whose advertisement appears in.ahotb?r column. The experience Mr Naverriehw had in Scotland and England, and the high testimonials he has received from heads of institutions and private pupils, show beyond all doubt that any who desire to acq* a knowledge of French and German shoala not let an opportunity like this pass. Such a gentleman would, be an acquisitioo in any of our public schools. At St. Andrew's School-room, Sytnandt street, last night, a concert and entertaia* ment took place in celebration of the_ex tension of the building. Sir Wm. ■*« occupied the chair, and delivered an &Die and characteristic address. A musical ana literary programme was executed with con siderable ability as follows :-PianoforJ solo, MissKeila; duet, Misses*, tersona j Gray; recitations, Messrs Patterson .o. Craickshank; dialogue, M_-sGrey,Mac»«; and Master Grey; song, Miss ®W> pianoforte duet, Misses Winks; d-OgW; by eight members, " Mrs Maggs Cangh, song, Miss Paterson; recitation, -» Leßoy. There was a large audience. The members of the Auckland Crimean Veterans' Association were entertained W supper at the Star Hotel.l-t evenmgjj the President, Mr A. Cairns., presided, and Dr Tennent, .VwivHWg of the Association, occupied the Wj chair. The company consisted of I won?*. veterans, on who- breasts valorous [service were display^ "Uj. form of medals. The usual toasts WgjJ the supper, those of a M «-*» %,..-. character being given J^J^S- Colonel Greenfield, a vis^fromb^ ponded for the army, and Mr W. KJJ for the navy. Theliealtb of the P^J , (Mr Cairns) was F°P°fi°Linte Unt who expressed the acknow^^ of those present to t^.jr£ ha Abßi pleasant gatheringto w_Ajg ffj£ .'nvited. Mr Cairns having£"gW rf tbe toasts followed, a^^S evening was devoted to -^J*^, A chance not often met with, oigg grounds presents noon, at Arthur's Mart, lje Pg^. that well-known .residencewd pgg^. longing to Mr Richard Arfhg. «J MoBB fc one of the sweetest spots in m Eden district. The "ta^Z^g* unrivalled, with u i^ffi, .'ft* great variety and beanty-^w"^ Ihore, lßlan%p^J s Tffi^ Manukau, and theMue»s by t Waikato, etc. ; nicely J°g c™ d he l*d Eden from the cold winds, ana. with trees, lying open *^JfU. 6* but a short distance from toe .^ The house is very superior »™ a flrfc and is opposite the residence W Esq., with frontage to tte* £ grounds occupy upwards ot^u d ve^ Lie soil, well-laid out m W ~ table gardens orchard, U mgsi^ bery, paddock, etc., all "J^rcoachhott* Good 3 stall stable and sheet, c 8 with loft, cow and run, duck pond, Mr Arthur is removmg to »c "ty,^ fine site will no doubt tanj the peculators and others who ha , pTace and hope to et^. __ vast amount of P one-fj^Sor a if^ Seof the furnitore >v£. g & AVednesday at the house. { * of furniture shows a^ rare < unique and costly things wmc mitted to the hammer. • We would remind oor «jJJ j extensive stocking « r^ Exors. of T. Short is ac £%<}__&&'*. : affords an -^"^lW^^ others to lay in rtoeww [Adtt.] A,..- -'" •

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10/1887.

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TT|ONALD W. JACK AND Co. PONSONBY ROAD, Are SEiaLiNO— Ladies' well-made Ulsters at 5s lid each Fashionable Jackets at half-price Extra-wide Coloured Cashmere at Is per yard, or 8 yards for 7s Cd Ladies' Straw Hats at 3d each Corsets, Is lid per pair, wortli 3& 6d All-wool Shirting, Is per yard Our Ladies' Stockings and Gloves, atls per pair, are extra good value Other Goods proportionately cheap. DONALD W. JACK AND Co., Ponsonby Road. GIARDEN MANURE.-Freezing Co.'s. IT In 2s 6d tins, of all merchants. rtl H AN X S. " E. B~ if IL L Tenders his sincere thanks to the numerous friends who so kindly assisted at the late Are in Eden TerraCe, and also to the Medical Pro fession since opening his establishment, and kindly intimates that until re-opening -in the above district his business will bo carried on as usual at Mr T. B. Hill's, Chemist, Queen street. A UCKLAND AGENCY IN LONDON. FREDK. LARKINS Having retired from his partnership with Wm. McArthur and Co., is establishing himself in London as a COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, AND CONFI DENTIAL AGENT AND REFEREE. ' London Address pro tern.: 17, Gresham-street, E.C. (care of Thos. Micklem, Esq.) Auckland Agent: MR F. G. EWINGTON. CONSIGNMENTS received and sold under the superintendance of F. Larkins. INDENTd executed by him. ESTATES Bought, Sold, or Liquidated. MR LARKINS will he in London by Nov. Ist for general business. '\\^ AREHOUSE QjAMPLES. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN Has just purchased 324 Men's, Boys', and Youths' Tweed. Soft and Hard Felt Hats at about half warehouse price, and will sell them very cheap to clear quickly Job Lines in Boys' and Youths' Long Trousers Tweed Suits from 12s 6d ; splendid value Large lot of New Long.Lace Curtains, choice patterns, from Is lid per pan- Splendid stock of New Cotton Shirtings from 4?d New stock of Llama Prints, Combination Prints, Drillettes, Camelines, Checks, Lace Prints, and Fancy Prints, in great variety, choice in style, and marked low Great variety New. Cretonnes from 4i|d Nice assortment Printed de Lames New Dress Goods in great variety Beautiful lot of New Dress Trimmings New Umbrellas from Is 9d to 16s 6d Job lot of Coloured Cloth Tablecovers, half-price Splendid stock of Oriental and other Laces in variety Splendid line Men's Cotton Shirts at 2s, worth 2a 9d Boys' Cotton Shirts at Qd, worth double Large lot of Remnants and cheap job lines. 288, UPPER QUEEN - STREET. [card], ~y^~ A N T E P._ Landlords and others to know that E. BARKER Undertakes Collection of Rents and Accounts, Execution and Distress Warrants, Possecsion under Bills of Sale, etc., with care and despatch. office : CITY CHAMBERS, VULCAN LANE (Top floor). Jf?~j Q —PIANO, Rosewood case, in _&_LO» good order. - At Webb's Oak House. Hobson-street. ORN MANURE. -Freezing Co.*s. £8, of all merchants. T) EMEMBER, if you leave your order at J\) J. H. Dalton's for a Suit, you get a choice of three things—an Extra Pair of Trousers, Waterbury Watch, or 10 por, "cent. Price oOs, 605,705. !.*■



BRETTS Auckland Almanac AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK FOR 1888. The aim of this work is to describe in an inter esting manner the Vast Resources, the Climate i the Scenery of the Auckland Provincial Dis trict; its Mountains, Harbours, Rivers, and Lakes; its Forests and its Plains; its Cul tivated and Waste Lands, and to show Foreign Capitalists that our Genial Clime, Rich Lands^ and Mineral Products, and Intelligent, Goal head People offer inducements to intending investors or settlers superior to those of any other part of the world. Other colonial handbooks have largely mis represented this naturally rich and beautiful province, while the pages of the abovo work are devoted entirely to setting forth Auckland's capabilities and its many superior advantages in addition to which the fullest information is afforded of all Political, Social, and Religious matters of Provincial br Colonial importance. As each year the contents are re-written, and the statistical information brought up to the latest date, the Annual Volume becomes a valu able Work of Reference worthy of a permanent place in every Colonist's library. This valuable publication being designed to further the prosperity of Auckland; the price charged is merely nominal. As the Book has now become a work of daily reference in thehome of every settler throughout the province, and is in use in all public offices in the colony and in many leading places abroad, it may with confidence be described as the best permanent Medium of Advertising of fered to business men. The work will be issued at tho old price— ONE SHILLING. SECRETARIES of MASONIC LODGES FRIENDLY SOCIETIES, TRADE, M ERCAN TILE, SPORT, MUSICAL, and OTHER SOCIETIES are repuested to forward to THIS OFFICE, addressed "EDITOR BRETT'S ALMANAC." tho information necessary for the compilation of the Directory attached to the Almanac. The publisher is desirous of going to press earlier than usual. Tradesmen and others desirous of inserting their business notices will therefore oblige by forwarding their adver tisements without delay. SPRING "TVRAPERY. MILNE AND CHOYCE ARE NOW OPENING UP THEIR NEW SHIPMENTS i > Ex Doric and Tongartro FOR THE COMING SEASON. i The Goods are all in the latest fashion, and, having been all bought in the very best Home Markets, will be found nofc only fashionable, bufc very reasonable in price. KB.—Shop Closes on Saturdays at 2 o'clock. T*/T ILNE & riHOYCE, IMPORTERS, QUKV.N* AND Wi—LESLEY STREETS. I ! OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. New Season's Tennis Racquets Tennis Balls, &c. • Cricket war c Croquet All Gtames AT KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. THE ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE MAORI. HIS MYTHOLOGY AND TRADITIONS," BY JO.HN WHITE, DEMY Bvo., CLOTH, ILLUSTRATED. Price, 7s 6d ; or, Free by Post, 8s 6d. To be had of all Booksellers, and of the Proprietors, LYON & BLAIR, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Also, jitst published, Crown 8vo„ cloth, Con tributions towards a BIBLIOGRAPHY^ OF 2,EW ZEALAND, collected and annotated BY JAMES D. DAVIS. Price, 2s 6d ; or, Free by Post, 3s. WHEN your physician orders you Schnapps he means Wolfe's Scih-mps, as it is the only genuine brand.



•piIRE AT POST-OFFICE. ' Avoid similar accidents by using DEBERG'S IRON ASHBINS. From 6s each. C. R. DEBERG, Ironworker, Albert-street. 80x329 Telephone 435 IF YOU REQUIRE GOOD . OATMEAL, FLOUR, CHEESE, POTATOES, or ONIONS, OATS, or MAIZE, CALL ON ALFRED .TOWITT. A UCKLAND MINING ASSOCIATION NEW SYSTEM OF WORKING THE GOLDFIELDS. The Public of Auckland desirous of engaging in Goldfleld Operations on the Non-liabiiity system, now so popular in Australia, are in vited to TAKE SHARES in the above As sociation, SHARES, £12 EACH. Payable £1 Monthly. Experienced Miners employed at £1 per week with a Share in the Profits after wages and expenses have been deducted. Full particulars as to the Management and Method of Working on application to J. H. WITHEFORD, Shortland-street. THE THAMES COUNTY COUNCIL Have deposited at MR J. H. WITHEFORD'S OFFICE, Shortland-street, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OP THE THAMES GOLDFIELDS, Togother with particulate of liberal concessions the Council have decided to make, with a view to encourage the introduction of English capital. Mr Witheford, having been identified with the Auckland Goldflelds since their first open ing, and having for some time past been collect ing mining information for English clients, is in a position to advise any representative of Home buyers wbo may be in Auckland as to the merits of the various eligible Goldfleld Properties. PLANS. REPORTS, AND THE FULLEST RELIABLE INFORMATION OF ANY MIN ING PROPERTY may be obtained on applica tion at his oflice. THE "MELBOURNE AGE." Circula tion, 08,000 daily. The largest Commercial, Advertising, and General Newspaper in the Colonies. Price, Id ;6s 6d per quarter. The " LEADER," IS pages. The best Farm ing, Agricultural, and General Weekly News paper. Price, 6d :tis Ud per quarter. The "ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN NEWS" (New Zealand Edition). The leading "Monthly Illustrated Newspaper. Singlo num bers, 6d ; double numbers, with coloured plate, Is. Agents: Messrs Kidd and Wildman, Upton and Co., and _. Wayte, Auckland; and all IS ews Agents. Post free. mO HORSEDEALERS, Etc., Etc, Etc. CHEAP FEED. Good Short Oats, 2s 4d per. bushel; best Chaff, 2s 3d per sack; best Bran, Is 6d per sack; large Truss of Straw, Is 2d. At EARLE & MONTGOMERY'S STORE, KARANGAHAPE, ROAD. "TV X E M P T, SURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to CORNER OF ELLIOTT AND WELLESLEY STREETS (Opposite the Opera House.) Box 210] [Telephone 378 HF. WINDSOR, • SURGEON DENTIST (by exam.' _ (Late of the Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I beg to intimate to the public of Auckland and Provincial District that I continue in prac tice at the Old Chambers, Shortland-street (opposite Post Oflice.) Having secured the ser vices of a first-class Mechanical Assistant, and reduced my charges, I hope to merit a share of their support. Box 210, P.O.] [Telephone 377. STARTLING A NNOUNCEMENT. MONSTER SALE OP BOOTS AND SHOES AT GARRETT BROS.' Previous to Stock-taking. GARRETT BROS, have decided to offer the whole of their immense Stocks at Wakefleld-street and Karangahape Road at COST PRICE, for a few weeks only, and also to make room for two large Stocks from their Southern branches, about to be closed. Now is the opportunity for those feeling bad times to purchase these great necessaries at genuinely Wholesale Prime Cost. The superior character of our stock is well known throughout New Zealand, therefore putting is unnecessary. It only remains for the Proprietors to say THE SALE IS TRULY GENUINE. Many thousand different lines are offered. A very few only can be quoted here :— s.d. Ladies' House Boots .. .. reduced to 211 Ladiei' House Boots .. .. reduced to 3 9 Ladies' Carpet Slippers ..roducedto 2 9 Ladies' Buff Slippers .. .. reduced to 3 3 Ladies' Prunella Slippers .. reduced to 3 9 Ladies' Fur-bound Slippers ..reduced to 3 6 Ladies's to 7 Shoes, assorted .. reduced to i 9 Ladies' Button Shoes .. .. reduced to 6 6 Ladies' Levant Lace Shoes .. reduced to 6 6 Ladies'WalkingPrunellaßoots reduced to 4 6 Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides .. reduced to 5 9 Ladies' Button Boots, sto 7 .. roducedto 6 . Ladies' Hygienic Lace Boots .. reduced to 8 6 Ladies' Prunella Shoes .. .. reduced to 4 9 Ladies' Superior Button Boots reduced to 9 6 Ladies' Levant Elastic Sides .. reduced to 6 9 Ladies' Kid Elastic Sides ..reduced to 611 Children's Felt Boots .. ..reduced to 011 Children'sßuttonßoots,2to6.. reduced to 1 6 Children's 7to 13assorted E.S.. reduced to 2 C ! Children's Laced .. .. .. reduced to 1 6 j Maids' Kid Elastic Sides. 1 and 2 reduced to 411 Children's Strong Elastic Sides reduced to 3 6 ! Men's Elastic Sides .. .. reduced to 711 I Men's Bluchers, tips, nails, etc. reduced to 5 6 I Men's Watertights .. .. reduced to 8 6 • ''en'sßalmorals reduced to 10 6 ! Men's Shoes ..reduced to 6 6 j Boys' Boots .. .. .. .. reduced to 4 6 ! Boys' Lace Boots reduced to 311 Women's Leather Elastic Sides reduced to 6 6 Women's Lace Boots .. .. reduced to 8 0 A Job Lot of Ladies' very superior Walking Boots, assorted, from 8s 6d to 13s 6d. Most of these Bargains will be cleared quickly, therefore come early and secure the best. p ARRETT T> ROT HERS, WAKEFIELD STREET AND GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, AUCKLAND. mO WHEAT-GROWERS, Etc. W. S. LAURIE. & Co. Have for Sale: Winter and Spring Seed Wheats Tartarian Oats—Black, White, and Dun Bonemeal and Bonedust of various descriptions (Analyses may be inspected). Nitrate of Soda, Ammonia, Potash Guanos—lsland and Peruvian Wire, Sacks, Twine, to., &c. CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. mHE UNDERSIGNED SUPPLIES :- A Good Rasher of Ham A Bottle of Delicious Sauce A Cup of Refreshing Tea A Piece of Prime Cheese A Hound of Good Fresh Butter A Cup of First-clasß Coffee Also, Tarawera Baking Powder to Blow up the Scones With anything else you require if you bring the cash; and let it be understood the effect of the Goods on the purchaser will be just the same as the effect of the Cash on me-that is, to effec tually remove all feelings akin to melancholy or depression. My Sauce and Baking Power will, in future, he know as " TARAWERA," by which name both have been registered, that being my Trade Mark. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, 95. VICTORIA-STREET AND PONSONBY ROAD. ;' " Terms-CASKA



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. 10Q , 1880. 1885. Surplus Cash Profits .. .. £73.670 £2«,315 Cash Divided as Bonuses .. £56,000 £150,000 Total Reversionary Bonuses added to Policies Cash Reserve Profits in 1885 .. .. ,**'SS Annual Income •• ,^'^X Total Funds .. .. „ .. •• £1,280,000 State Security. Low Premiums. Liberal Conditions. Economy. Lowest Premiums.—These are the Lowest in the Colonies. . Liberal Conditions.-Tlic conditions aie in all respects most liberal. . Prompt Payments. — Claims are promptly paid on proofs of deaths and identity, and vaiici discharge. . Economy.—The ratio of expenses to income is far lower than that of any other ofhce ot similar age doing business in the colonies. SEPARATE SECTION FOR TOTAL AB STAINERS.-The only Life Office in New Zea land which offers to Total Abstainers the advantage of a Temperance Section. .LOANS OS MORTGAGE. — From time to time a limited pori ion of the Funds is Lent on First Mortgage of Freehold Security, with op tion of Re-payment by Instalments. Information can be obtained at the Head Oflice, and all Branches and Apencies. D. M. LUCKIE, Commissioner. TT| ISEA SE S OF WOM EN. Dr. COBBETT, who makes a Specialty of this Department of Medicine, has arranged to receive Resident Patients. Trained Hospital Nurse in residence. For further information apply Dr. C. N. COBBETT, Lower Symonds-street, Auckland. EDJCAL FEES REDUCED TO ENGLISH RATES. Dr. BAKEWELL regrets that, owing to the rush of patients in the afternoons and evenings, many have had to wait a long time. He would therefore advise those requiring lengthy consul tations, examination of the chest, etc., to come in the mornings from 9 to 11. Saturday after noons and evenings will in future be reserved for male patients only.—Address: Hobson street, 2 doors below Cook-street. Hours: 9to 11, 3t04,7 to 9. Fees: Cash invariably ;no booking. For advice and medicine, 2s Gd; for visit and medicine, ss. r! WILKINS, In tho present depressed times, has reduced his fee to os for advice and medicine both in general and special practice. P.S.—Arranges Spectacles for all kinds of bad sight. DR. J. MURRAY MOORE1, M.D., M.R.C.S. Hours for Consultation: 11 to 1 p.m., at Pond's Homoeopathic Pharmacy, 153, Queen-street; 2to 3 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m, at Residence, Lower Symonds-street. Telephone 130. Vaccinations at Pond's, 1 p.m., TUESDAY and FRIDAY ■y A C C I N A T I O N. Froe Vaccination at Dr. Beale's Residence, Ponsonby hold, every TUESDAY. 3 o'clock.