THE OPPOSITION CAUCUS.

MAJOR ATKINSON'S PROPOSALS.

SIR GEORGE GREY'S POSITION.

MEASURES, NOT MEN.

SIR GEORGE GREY SUGGESTED AS

PREMIER

HE DECLINES.

(BY TELEGEAPH.— SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellingt?^, Friday. At the adjourned caucus held at four o'clock this afternoon there were 42 members

present, and several of those had not ar rived when the caucus yesterday was held, so that others who took part in the previous meeting absented themselves. There was nothing definite as the out come of the meeting, but it appeared from the tone of those who spoke that Major Atkinson would form a Ministry for tho party. Mr Fulton again occupied the chair. Major Atkinson introduced the business of the meeting by an explanatory state ment, in the course of which he said it was not wise to be hurried in their deliberations. It would be better to discuss the matter a^ain, and have an adjournment till a future day. He believed that if the party could determine upon a Premier and give him and the Ministry he might form their cordial and enthusiastic support till the Financial Statement is brought down, all their difficulties would be overcome. Then, if they were nob satisfied with the State ment, they would be at liberty to withdraw their support. For his own part he was quite prepared to take any parfc assigned to him either in or out of tho Ministry. Afc the same time, while ho was prepared to act as leader of the whole party, he would not consent to be used by any small portion of the pai'ty. Sir George Grey spoke twice after Major Atkinson had sab down. He said the meeting yesterday was a wonderful one. He had never seen a meeting in which so mush ability appeared to be represented and displayed in the speeches made. Of course if such a pai'ty as that proposed could be organised and held together it could introduce a new order of things in New Zealand. It would, be of immense benefit both to the country and to the .people, and he indulged the hope that a strong endeavour would be made to bring about such a consummation. He had noticed that some question had arisen respecting the appointment of an Attorney- General, and the difficulty in the way of obtaining a suitable gentleman to hold the pos:tion,°but his own idea was that the position of Attorney-General should be held out of Parliament altogether, • and that the mo9t able gentleman that could be obtained should be elected for the position, and that he should not be a member of the Ministry. In conclusion, Sir George spoke in terms of eulogy re specting Major Atkinson's disinterestedness in the whole matter of the formation of a Ministry. Mr Pyke, who was not present yesterday, followed. He declared that he was going to support principles, and not men. The three planks which he insisted on in any Ministry before he would give them his support were—no increased taxation, large reductions in the public expenditure, and no borrowing beyond what is necessary to complete works in hand and to cover the deficiency in the public accounts. Ho spoke concerning the large amount of floating debt in March last represented by Treasury bills, and said he Avould support anyone who would carry out the planks in the plat form he hid indicated, bub not otherwise. Mr Fisher then spoke on the extent to which retrenchment might be made. He eaid he had mixed amongst the new mem bers and others, and found that they were not at all particular whom they followed, so long as they were men who pledged themselves to a drastic scheme of retrench ment. He pointed out that in New, South Wales a few years ago the people found themselves in the same condition as we are to-day, and Mr Burns brought down a financial statement showing reductions to the extent of £400,000. The income of^che countiy was very much larger than ours, and he thought our saving should be at least a quarter of a million. Young mem bers would be satisfied with a party that would carry out such a scheme, and he felt .that the persons moving in that direction *«£jffere sound at the core. i|ll&Ir Scobie McKenzie thought it was an easy matter for the Northern members to accept Major Atkinson, but in the South there was a universal and unfair prejudice against him. If the country could realise that it was simply a question between Major Atkinson and Sir Julius Vogel, there would be no difficulty in agreeing to accept Major Atkinson. He suggested that it might be possible for Major Atkinson to take a second place, so as to geb over the difficulty. So far as retrenchment was. concerned, it might be popular in name, but would be found very difficult to work out. Mr Allen, who defeated Sir Robert Stout, said ho came pledged not to men but to principles, and he would follow any Minis try that would bring those principles into practical legislation. He would be pre pared to follow any men the party liked to select until the Financial Statement was brought dewn, leaving himself free to act according to his own judgment after wards. Mr Moss insisted that they would not be doing justice to themselves or to the coun try if they did nob fix a time within which the Financial Statement should be made. He was perfectly ready to give Major At kinson a cordial support against all comers till ho could form ~and bring down his policy, but they must not allow it to be put off till so late in the session that it coukL not receive careful consideration. €i||P Atkinson should take his own time— o, three, or four weeks, and even adjourn j House for the time, if he found if necessary. It was impossible they could bind themselves to carry out the policy of the Financial Statement, whatever it might bo,

Major Atkinson said the policy would be submitted to a caucus of tho party, and what a majority might agree to would be adopted. Mr Moss could not regard this as suffi cient. A majority of the caucus mig^ht be got against principles to which many of them were pledged —protection, for example. The members would then have to submit to sacrifice all they valued, or be regarded as deserters from their party. If they did he considered it indispensable to limit the dime for bringing down the financial policy. This would give retrenchment the preference. After that was effected they should be at liberty to act independently and form what parties they thought necessary. Sydney Taiwhanga made an amusing speech, in which he waß severe on the borrow ing of past Governments Sir John Hall, who had also arrived since thajast caucus, made some remarks respeet injphe great victory they had obtained, and hoped that no difficulty would be allowed to arise to take that victory from them. . Mr Bruce said there was only one man outside Major Atkinson who, to use a nauti li pW*se, could be chosen as the figure" '■'** tUeparty-Sir George Grey. f ffige Gvey then explained what had Itjoobween himself and Major Vt tW latter was sent; for by CV- Major Atkinson had

suggested that he (Sir George Grey) should take the lead, and he had replied that ib was not for the good of the country that he should be put for ward, while he himself had the further objection that Ministries in this colony roso and fell so quickly that their power for good was destroyed. He favoured the adoption of some such system as that in vogue in the United States, whore a permanent Ministry was established which lived through four years without ques tion.

Mr Hislop spoko strongly in favour of Major Atkinson as Premier. Some desultory conversation followed, and eventually the caucus adjourned till two o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) after noon in order that ..niembers might think over what had been said and arrive at some definite conclusion.

ONEHUNGA RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

The following are the acceptances and general entries for the Onehunga Spring Meeting, which takes place next Saturday:—: —

Maiden Plate.—Rover, Luna, Jessie, Tupaki,- Memon, Dollar and Pikau. Novel Race. —Rover, Buzzard, Mermaid, Bon Jour, Sir Bedevere, Wab Tyler, and Pink Rose.

Selling Hpbdbes.—Mermaid [nil], Fair play (20sovs), Pipi (40sovs), Fisherman (55 soys), Wide-awake (nti), Quilp (40sove). Pony Rack.— Prestoria, Maori, Elsie, Little Nell, Little Mary, Lady Flora, May flower, Vixen, Makiri. Hack Race.—Mermaid, Bon Jour, Sir Bedevere, Memon, Signa, Rover, Little Nell.

Hurdle Handicap.—Peter Osbeck, 12st 21b ; Orangeman, lOst 101b ; Revenge, lOsb 71b; Woodpecker, lOst 71b; Quilp, 9sb 101b; WidoaAvake, 9st4lb ; Whalebone, 9sb. Spring Handicap.—Friendship, 9st3lb; British Lion, Bst 21b ; Tamora, Bst; Wood pecker, 7sb 61b ; Antelope, 7sb 3lb ; Buz zard, 6sb 101b ; Pikau, 6sb 41b. FIiYIXG STAKES. —Tamora, Bsb; Antelope, 7sb 121b ; Capella, 7sb 41b ; Tupaki, 7st; Tennyson, 6sb 101b; Buzzard, 6sb 91b; Weasel, 6sb 81b; Dollar, 6sb 51b; Starno, 6st 41b.

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Amateur Athletic Club was held in the Imperial Hotel last evening. There was a good muster of members, and Mr A. H. Cotter was voted to the chair. The Hon. Secre tary read the minutes of the lasc general meoting, which were confirmed. He then read the Committee's report for the past year, showing that the members had every reason to be pleased with the position of the Club, and acknowledging prizes received from Messrs Gallagher and Montague and Professor Carrollo. The Honorary Treasurer (Mr J. M. Sibbin) read the financial statement of tho Club, show ing that though the profits from the last two meetings we're very small the Club had a credit balance of £149. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Officers fcr the ensuing year were elected as follows .■—Presi dent, Mr W. R. Waddel (re-elected); Vice- Presidents, Messrs J. Coates, R. Garrett,and L. Conpland ; Treasurer, Mr J. M. .Sibbin (re-elected); Secretary, Mr H. H. Hayr (re-elected); Committee, Messrs Cotter, Halyday, Esam, Orchard; Gould, Chap man, Osmond, Davy, George, and Cooper ; auditors, Messrs Copeland and Garrett. A suggestion was made by one of the mem bers that in future all the sprint races of the Club should be run between ropes to prevent the repetition of the jostling seen at the last meeting. Tho matter was referred to the Committee for consideration. Ib was announced that the next meeting of the Club would be held on Saturday, 19th November.

WIATEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

The following business was transacted after we went to press yesterday after-

noon: —

Whau Portage lload.—The Avondalo Road Board acknowledged receipt of peti tion re boundary road from Whau Bridge to Manukau Harbour, and requesring Council to instruct their Engineer to in spect said road, and report as to probable cost, prospective advantages, etc. — Ro ferred to Engineer. Bmgiiam's Creek.— The Harbour Board, having signified approval of plane of Cham berlain's Wharf at Brigham's Creek, it was resolved to call tenders for the work, re turnable at next meeting.' •Wade Wharf.—ln response to a petition from the ratepayers of the Wainui district it was resolved to provide suitable gang way and steps for Wade Wharf, to remove the goods shed to the wharf, and to placo the wharf and shed under the charge of Mi- Thomas Lees. Portage.—B. andM. Wilkins's tender to repair two bridges on the Portage Road, between Kumea and Riverhead, for £19 was accepted; work to be done in accord ance with Engineer's suggestions. MoElwain's Road.—Resolved to expend £11 6s in repairs on the Piha Road, formerly known as Woodward's Road, Waitakerei. Whau Bridge.—TheEngineerforwardeda report in reference to Mr Cantwell's stric tures at the last meeting regarding the manner in which MrWhite'B contractforthe erection of the Whau Bridge had been I carried out. He had acted strictly within the powers conferred on him by the general conditions of contract, and the specifications had b§en adhered to in spirit if not in the letter. Mr John Bollard, Chairman of the Avondale Board, also wrote express ing approval of the work,, and stating that he thought Mr Cantwell had been misin formed in the matter. Mr Cantwell said he was still of opinion that the specifica tions had not been properly adhered to. After some discussion, it was resolved, " That the Engineer, having accepted the entire responsibility of deviating from the specifications, Mb report in reply to Mr Cantwell's complaints be considered satis factory and sufficient." Miscellaneous Works. — Tho^ question of opening for public use the portion of the West Coast Road passing through Mi- Deacon's land at Kumea was referred to the Engineer for an estimate of cost.—lt was also decided to obtain from the Engineer a report upon the cost of making the Hender son-Waitakerei South Road fit for wheeled traffic—lt was resolved to place Mr Parker in charge of the roads in the Waikomifci riding. —D. Donovan's offer to sell a quantity of shingles was accopted, subject to the Engineer's estimate.— A letter from T. Ussher requesting that the unformed portion of the Waikomiti-West Coast road should receive immediate atten tion was deferred for consideration. —An application by John Scott for the repair of the bridge on the Wainui-Kaukapukapa road was referred to the Chairman.— A letter by W. O'Neil, Riverhead, re the closing by the Surveyor-General of a road bounding"his property was referred to Mr S. Percy Smith. Works Required.—lt was resolved, " That the Engineer be requested to for ward a report of the works required on the following roads :—Henderson Valley Road, Long' Road, McElwain's Road, Waitakefei Falls Road, East and West Taupaki Road, Hobßonville Rorid, forwarding also an esti mate of the cost of each work." County Returning Ofeioer. -—^ Messrs Scamati and Newman applied for the posi tion of County Returning Officer. It was decided to ask Mr Seaman to act at a fee of £24. .

WAIKOMiTi Main Road. —Mr Cantwell gave notice to move ab the next meeting, •' That tenders be called for forming and metalling 20 chains of the Waikomiti main road from Anderson's Bridge to the road peg above the church." Accounts. —The monthly accounts, to the amount of £287 10s sd, were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

WAIKATO NOTES.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN COKRESrOXDISXT.)

Hamilton, this clay. Very few Maoris have attended the presenfc sittings of tho Cambridge Land Court, owing, ib is stated, to being influenced by Tawhiao, who has told them to keep aloof from the Courts. It seems a pity that the country should bo put to so much expense and then for the natives not to put in an appearance. Captain Lindsay's house at Ngaruawahia, which was destroyed by fire on Wednesday, was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company for £500, and the furniture for £200. The fire originated in a back room through some embers being left in the grate, and although ib burnt slowly it could not be ex tinguished owing to a scarcity of water. The building was nearly new. Mr Dash wood, a well-known settler in Ngaruawahia district, who was severely burnt whilst trying to extinguish the fire, still remains in the Waikato District Ho3 pital under Dr. Kenny's treatment. A well-known Hamilton resident named Henry MacPheraon was suddenly struck down with paralysis while returning home last evening. He was carried into the house of Mr D. Hyde. Dr. Kenny was im mediately sent for. At the meeting of tho Pukekura Road Board on Wednesday, a claim from Mr C. Crouch for £2 12s 6d for cutting furze in Carlyle-streeb was declined, the Board intimating that ib was a part of Mr Crouch's contract. It was also resolved to invite tenders for forming 80 chains on the main road pasb the Cambridge West School, from Shakspere Road to Pukekura Road, also forming part of the PukekuraßedoubtUoad. Accounts amount ing to £24 7s were passed for payment. The soiree in connection with St. An drew's Church, Cambridge, which took place on Thursday night, was a decided success. The following ladies presided over tho different tables: Mesdamcs Willis, Chambers, Wills, Wilson, H. Reynolds, Forrest, Hill, Bach and Dickinson. After tea a most enjoyable concert took place, and upon its conclusion Archdeacon Willis, in a few well-choson remarks, thanked all who had taken part in the proceedings.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 8. 1881.

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Sporting- < fVNEHUNGA RACING CLUB. (Registered under tho A.8.C.) SPRING MEETING. To bo hold on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1887. PROGRAMME. MAIDEN PLATE of 20sovs, open to all horses that have never won an advertised race ex ceeding 20sova at time of entry, distance, 1 mile. Weight for age. Entrance, lso\. HANDICAP HURDLES of 40 S ovs, ssova from stakes to go to second horse uls£"J£?'„ miles, over 3 flights of hurdles. Nomina tion, lsov. Acceptance, lsov. ONEHUNGA SPRING HANDICAP Of 70sovb, lOsovb from stakes to go to second horse. Distance, 14 miles. Nomination, lAsov. Ac ceptance, 2SOVB. NOVEL RACE of 20sovs, winnor to become tho property of the Club, and to bo sold imnie aiatcly after the raco, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the Club. Lowest weight, Bst. Distance. 1 mile. Entrance, Ibov. SELLING HURDLE RACICof 30sovs, dinner to bo sold immediately after the race for 100 soys. Top weight, 12st. If entered to be Holrl[for7(>bovb. allowed 71ba;if fog 'Jtopm 141b3 ;if for Wsovs. 211bs; if for 20so\ H, 28 lbs; if to bo the property of the Oub," carry Bst. Distanco, about U milos. En trance, IJsovs. HANDICAP PONY RACE of lOsovs. Distance ]1 miles. 14 hands 2 inches and under, Nomination, ss. Acceptance, 59. FLYING STAKES of 30sovs. Distance, 3 mile. Nomina'ion.lOs. Acceptance, lsov. HACK RACE of lOsovs. Tho winner to be sold for lOsovs, any surplus to go to Uluu. Distance, 1 mile. Bst up. T. O'SULLIVAN, Secretary. TELEPHONE 467] [IWOFFIC X BOX 44fi T OU I S H. SC 11 ARRE X XJ (TATTERSALL'S CLUB). TURF ACCOUNTANT AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. PROPHIETOBOFTHK f\ AN ' T O T) EA T CIGAR DIVAN, QUEEN-STREET. Commissions executed only on Receipt of Cash, Telegraphic Address: "ScHAlillEß, Auck- All telegrams must be pent Reply Prepaid. Louis H. Scharrer's "Sporting Guide for season 1887-83 will be forwarded toi any part oi tho colony on receipt of 2d Po3tage btaiup. The Stud. mO STAND THIS SEASON. 13AAK WALTON will stand tho season or run in tho paddock with hia mares at the farm of Mr Walter McCnul. nearly In Auckland. Isank 1h tho Biro of Billingsgate, Silvio. Bard, and many others. Foes: £10 llis, thorough-breds; half-brods, fi63e. B. McCAUL, Ownor. FALLWELL'S JIAGIC" OILS, A SUPERB REMEDY For Sprains Lameness, Bore Shoulders, Cuts, Wounds, Bruises, Neuralgia, Lumbago, &c, in Men, Horses, and Domestic Animals. Tho following is one of many testimonials :— Messrs Fallweli, & Son,—Dear Sirs,—lt nf fords mo pleasure to bear testimony to the Electrical cflecta of your Meg.c Oils. I have used several bottles on different patients at my Horso Infirmary, and always found bene ficial effects from their application ; the A Oils 113 a rubefaciont for subcutaneous warbles, sit fasts. and encysted glands; tho B Oils for cuts, galls, a.bratlons. and cutaneous distoiupcr; and I can confidently recommend them to my friends and tho public, and no stablo should be without them— A RttMEDY FOR MAN AND BEAST. (Signed) Owen Currau McGee, Otaliuhu, I'ItKI'ARKD SOLKLV BY FALL WE LL & SO N. CIIEMIBT3, OIUHUHU AND PAI'AKURA, N.Z. Price—-(3 Cd per Bottle; or in cases containing one dozen bottles, 275. Poultry. T> L V MOUTH ROCKS. EGGS! EGGS! EGGS! EKgs sfrom Puro-brcd Prize Plymouth Rocks of tho bast strains. Thirteen Eggs for 10s; cash with order. Agonts for Dovonpoi't—Johnson & NOBLE, Grocers, Dovonport. J.SINCLAIR, Lako Takapuna, Auckland. EGGS HATCHED, in any quantity, at 33 per dozen chicks.—-Polham and Roberts. Incubator Manufacturers, Albert-street. Booksellers. &c i^HAMPTALOUP AND COOPER'S LIST OF BOOKS ON YACIJT AND BOATBUILDING and SAILING, s. d, Adams—From Stem to Stern 6 6 Boats of tho World Depicted and Described 4 ( Biddlo's Model Yacht-building and Sailing 5 ( Blddle's Amateur Sailing in Open and Hall decked Boats ..• .. .. 4 ( Frazer, D.—Practical Boat-sailing .. ..5 1 Folkard, H. C—Tho Sailing Boat and its Management 16 ( Kemp, D.-Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing, now edition 27 < Kunhardfs Yachts, their Design arid Con struction 40 ( Neison and Kemp—Practicalßoat-building and Sailing 8 ( Neison's Practical Boat-builder. Amateurs 3 ( Preßcott'HSailuif!rßoatandit3Management 3 ! Rosser, W. H.—Yachtman's Handy Book 4 ( Vaux, C. B.—Canoe Handling, American 6 ( Walton's Model Yachts—How to Build, Rig, and Sail 3 ( Woorlgato's Oar 3 and Sculls, and How to Use Them 1 ( TO ARRIVE- Bidaie'B Hints on Yachting S ( Davis, G. C, Practical Boat Sailing for Amateurs .. 6 ( Coyzon's Yachts and Yachting .. .. 7 ( Hints to Beginners and Amateurs in Yacht Designing .. .. 3 ( Kemp, D., Yacht Designing and Archi teeturo .. 45 ( Stansiield-llick's Yachts.Boats.and Canoes 12 ( '• 76, QUEEN-STREET,. AUCKLAND. RE M O V A L, W. E. MEARS, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, 198, Queen-street, Auckland, Wishes to inform his customers and tho public that he has REMOVED TO NEW & MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES, Five doors below Wcllosley-stroct, and Opposite W. McArthur & Co.'a Warehouse, Whore ho will be glad to see all his old cus tomers and as many new oues aswillfavoui him with a call. A CHOICE STOCK OF BOOKS, MUSIC, ANI STATIONERY KEPT. BOOKS, MUSICT STATIONERY. Please Remember Now Address 216, QUEEN-S TRE ET, Five doors below Wollesloy-street. w, k'mears, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER.



Insurance /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE \JT DEPARTMENT. OPENING OF A TONTINE SAVINGS FUND SECTION. Tontine Savings Fund System Policies are now being issued. , Now Assurers and existing Assurance Policy holders will bo allowed to join this Section. All profits accruing after entering the Section aro net apart to bo divided among the policy holders remaining in tlie Section a.t the end of 1900, when liberal returns in cash aro antici pated. Tho principles of the Tontino and modo of keeping accounts are not kept secret, as in case of other Tontines advertised. IOF Information can be obtained at the Head Office, and all Branches and Agencies, and also from tho Travelling Agents of the Department. D. M. LUOKIE, Commissioner. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE (jr DEPARTMENT. : asSS« - SBBBBBS Total Reversionary Bonuses added to Policies • • ■ • • * " &t rK>iy4o i Cash Reserve Profits in 1085 .... J9WIS Annual Income j™'nnn Total Funds .. .. ■• •• •• £1,280,000 State Security. Low Premiums. Liberal Conditions. Economy. Lowest Premiums.—Theso are the Lowest ' IULnumAL n Co SNDiTiONK.-The conditions are in . all respects moat liberal. , Pkomi'T Payments. - Claims are promptly paid on proofs of deaths and identity, and valid dlEcoxoMY.-Tho ratio of expenses to income ' is far lowor than thai of any other oflico of similar age doing business in tho colonies. SEPARATE SECTION FOR TOTAL AB STAINERS.- Tho only Life Office in New Zea jand which oifors to Total Abstainers the advantage of a Temperance Section. 1 ' OANS ON MORTGAGE. — From time to 1 time a limited portion of tho Funds is Lent on Fir3t Mortgage of Freehold Security, with op tionof Ke-piiymont by Instalments. Information can be obtained at tho Head Oiiico. and all Branches and Agencies. ' D. M. LUCKIE. Commissioner. ]ST c w York Life INSURANCE COMPANY. Cash Assets, Ist January, ISB7 .. £15,518,817 .' Income for 1884 .. .. -. £3,956,874 Local Director: C. C. McMillan, Esq. (Messrs W. McArthur & Co.) Solicitors: Messrs Russell & Campbell. Bankers: Bank of Australasia. Policies issued guaranteeing the return of all 1 Premiums in addition to the sum insured if death occur within a twenty-year period. J. HUGO IIARROP, Res'idcnt Agent. "\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM- J3I PANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £135,003 Protection from fire or MARIN.E LOSS Can be Effected in Tins Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. Drapery, Clothing, &c. McMASTER, QHALDERS, & /^O. c 3 Have just opened oub o a : New Dresses eS i> • f> 1 °°- New Mantles w H O^ New Visites X fe New Hats Q New Bonnets w t-3 hrt ; <J New Feathers and Flowers E [t] i—l . j/2 New Hosiery and Gloves Lj Nbw Ribbons pq New Laces i# 1/2 &c &C. &C. <j %> VH ~„ 4 1 £ & S PER AORANGI. P ; -m/j-cMASTER, QjHALDERS, & /^O. RICE j TJRICE j TJRICE 1/6 • | , i 16 I 1 1/6 1 BEAUTIFUL LONG1 OSTEICH FEATHERS ■ In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, and Pink. ) • . ) i -t /» Just Received, a parcel -i f*' \ IC! \\v> oi tno nbove, to be sold I a r\j\ ±sLXlzL,a.t the very low price ofwJ=2-Jl£ ) i W. P. OGILVIE, . ) Viotoria Street West. ; , ) EVERY LADY ) > HER OWN DRESSMAKER. ) V To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try DUTTERICK'S ) ri\JT T>APER "pATTERNS. ) Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, ) monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. j AGENT > Wm. P. O GIL VIE, DRAPER. VICTORIA-STREET WEST. . /^ REAT "OAR GAINS! AT THE BABYLJNEN & LADIES* UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. 700 PairsLadios'Flowered and Plain Silk Gloves, in Tan, Browns, Navys, aud Greys, at Is; worth Is 6d to 2s i)d. 1,000 Dozen Metal Buttons, all sizes and colours, at 3d per Dozen; worth Is 6d to 3s 6d per Dozen. ' 600 Black Jet Buttons, 3d per Dozen; worth Is. 200 Dozen Assorted FriUings, at Id to 6d por neok longth; worth lid to la per nock length; beautiful and new goods. >CO Ladies' Crinolines, at 2s lid worth 7a Cd to 12s Cd. 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Beaded Cuffs, at 3d and 6d; worth Is to Is Od per pair. • 150 Children's Coloured Dresses, lined, from 23 Cd to 7a Cd; worth 6s Cd to 12s Cd, 55Ladies' Revorsiblo Waterproof Cloaks, 5s lid; worth 15s Gd. > 40 Children's Wool Pellisso3 nnd Walking Dresses, at 3a lid to Cs lid; worth 8s Gd to 12s Gd j bought a great job. 30 Girls' Wool Jackets, bs Cd to 5s 6d worth 5s (Jd to 9s (id. 36 Dozen Children's Drawers, sizo, 1, 2, 8,4, 5, vory choap, per Pair, lid, Is, Is Id, Is 2d, and Is 3d. The Largest and Cheapest Assortment of Baby linen and Ladies' Undorlinen in Auckland. Men's-Bluo and White, Black and White Ties, from 9d and Is. P. DAVISON, No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GRKY.STS.



Architects. P. HKBATATIT, F.E.1.8.A.] [S. M. UEKAPATII PHERAPATH and SON, • ARCHITECTS, Colonial Bank BoiLDifraa. •p DW A KTjs~' BAR TLE Y^ ARCinTECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDING 3, QUEBN-STREET. -EIDWARD MAHONEY AND SON^ AECHITE 13. QtTEEK-STBKET. AUOKIAKD, xmtillia'm e¥rTn"gYo~n7 M.INST. C.K., M.INST. M.K., CONSULTING ENCINEER, AUCKLAND. ISdncatlonal. MRS W. G. CUNNOLD, Stanley-street, C.E., for many j'ears successful teacher of tho Pianoforte, Harmonium, and Singing, thanks her numerous friends for the confidence received tho last three years in Auokland, and begs to remind any new pupils that the quarter has commonceu. Mrs Gunnold visits Quick's Buildings, Ponsonby, every MONDAY, WED NESDAY',and FRIDAY,from 2 to 8 p.m. Pupila visited at their own homes, in town, North Shore, Birkenhead, etc. Term 3on application. TTiDUCATIONAL. — The Rev. Richard .SUjI Coatcs, B. A., Head Master of the Newton East School, is prepared to receive Gentletnen's Sons as Boarders at his residence) '.' The Nook," Upper Symonds-street, Auckland. Pupils of the Auckland College and Grammar School, Whoso parents are resident in the country, will find the above a comfortable home. .The houso is large, and is most conveniently situated in one of tho healthiest parts of Auckland., Ad vertiser has had several years' experience in the teaching and management of boys, both in England and in the colony. Terms moderate. W~Tndmill villa, symonds street. w MISS HOLT'S SCHOOL reassemVes on MONDAY, 10th October. Private Pupils in structed in Music, Singing, and the French and German Languages. ___^___^__ ME I\ B. WO~O DHA M, Tkacheb op thb PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Mk A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse. Queen-street R~~ G. OSWALD Gives Lesßons in Elocution, 12 to 2 4 at Mears's. Entertainments given and attended. Terms in advance. Address—Champtaloup and Cooper, Queen street. ■ W OICTURE-FRAME MANUFAC- M . JL TORY AND MUSICAL INSTRU j"!^ MENT WAREHOUSE, , o " 88, Victoria-street, Auckland. O^ T. E. "CARTER, tfS TEACHER OF MUSIC, w§" VIOLIN, 5o PIANO, CORNET, GUITAR, &c, &C. H •*" Musical Instruments Tuned and gn Repaired. Easiness Notices. Tp~A~P E R H. A N~G"I~N~G~ST JL W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE KECEIVif X>, EX LATE ARRIVALS • ISS—PACKAGES—ISS CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS Oi? PAPERHANGINGS, . CONSISTING Off NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed- Booms, Hall and Staircase, suitable forth Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. AND BEST VALUH, EV&R OFFERED IN PAPERHA2>GINGS. 916 —PACKAGKBS«9IS; . -?) scrims and Bya^;siA^S PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITJB LEAD, OILS, TURPS. VARNISHBS, AND ALL TRADiS SUNDRIES. W. PHILLItPS & SON, 85 AND 97, QPEEK-STrtBET, . y^ The A.merican COEN BROOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. D W I N "JO S --fi-.'S (Late E. and A. Jones). House, .Furnishing, and Genkhai. IRONMONGER. Ponaonby Road and PompaUietTarraoa,- , Affentforr ho Phoenix Fire Office. Advertisement Agent for Auckland WvekinO Star. Post Office Savings Bank, Money Order Office. Telegraph Station, telephone Buaeau. _ , S~ TILLS Milk Bread, Milk Bread; • sweet and nutritious, and Farm Housa Home-made Bread, Milk Scones arid Cakes delivereddaily.and canbehad attho Burlington Victoria Arcade, and at Kden Terrace, or aitha Bakery, Udy'd Farm, Mount Eden. Agents Wanted. T> I C~H M O N D~~ H O U S E JAj F^NSONBY ROAD, . AUCKLAND. W. GOCHRAN, Sesb FAMILY BUTCHER. J. BUTCHEK.] [j. GROOM, LOCAL INDUSTRY. Everyone interested in the prosperity of Auckland should purchase OCALLY-MADE SHIRTS AND UNDER CLOTHING, And not imported goods. . See that your drarjer supplies you with.the best articles, which are made by THE SHIRT AND UNDERCLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO., GREAT NORTH ROAD ONE SHILLING PACKET of SALSALINE will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth Of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocers, in Is and 2s packots. _~.', I#ffi fie A s k wT P. 0.8.284] [HIGH-STREET & CtTSTOMS-ST. W. A R T H U R li/J" A S V, MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS iIERCHANT. ORDERS INDBNTUD. GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Window Glass Plate Glass Wire Nails Portland Cement Chinawaro Havanna Cigard, otc. FOR SALE, tji 1,000 CASES wiNDOW^LASgJaagortedßize^ T ESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES. One Pound Packet of good China Tea, 6 Pounds good Fiji Sugar, and 1 Dozen Boxes Swedish Matches for 2s 6d at- EARLE AND MONTGOMERY'S, . • KAJUXQAfiAPE EOAD. , \'



ferial Pomona], PPMtonJw 1* l««n Weekly; taijii?lSm*is*l' 1(i«i mull QUEENSLAND '^ffigfjEj ; ■ ■■■■is*•'■;».■■ i■' * DISCOUNT BANKING COMPiSJ I DARBY-STBEET (Off Hjuefe.j{| J-' I AUCKLAND. ' ' Head Office :Brißb«k. Agencies: Auokland,Sydney affi Jl^ Money advanced from £5 aad tiPTratil anr amount required, to, Bait the bcjJ upon Personal,'sVe6h(j.ia, Leaselold,Jb»: Tangible Security, repayable mtcjJl may be arranged, feittier Weeklf, MijjtEf ( Quarterly Instalments, at lowest cumntniij Advances triade on Furniture -witbott! > moval; also on all kin'dd pi. Masto including Boha Warrants! Stfi. Bills Discounted at current rates. j Interviews and communications will l« y strictly confidential ' <" "''"" ! ■, ': Office Hours: #i6m lOtp^b'ftiA'; ' LAND ANB.MO^TARVite/ £ ...'. . 24, SHORTIAKIH&rEEn W (Three Doors past Stilt Officel. ||j I am prepared to value land iniisiMsK the country for intending, purchaser! uußl reasonable tcrnis. All land sold by miii l&En land I ohargc 2J-per cent commission. H I am prepared i»..negotiate MorlgtgitiinH ' from £25 to £15,000. T-''-rff; Advances made on Colonial and lingMra, ■ ", \. ..;. . . Policiee. ,'. ;!;:;■ Having Agents In all psitstfAusWiiaHj; England, I can ma)x Advandei tplK; Wills in suras from Mto £15.W1 Ip mHE INDUSTRIAL A^ttMsl' X- PftEMANEKt BUILDM, ttM INVESTMENT:SOra©r:OI',A.IfGEiiSH: .:' '.■.3DB ! POSITS.;;:; i The kbtive Society is open to iecebs>lMili Amount onDep o ßit. joHNmioß^| TtTEW ZEALAND JIOBTHAfe^Bj J3i . t ANDDISGOUNTBAIiK, E:| ' , HIGH-STBRET . : Iji GRANTS LOAN^£s.Wfl,tt if] PERSONALVxURITY, (_i| FREEHOLD AND LJiASEHOLD.»t« FIRST AND SEOoVdIORTGAGE I j ANY AVAllffl SWUtlii ||| KEPAYJIBIiB IN' ,„.*«««H| L3anßo^gaSe^:^i Loa.s^o^a^^l '•■' ! " "' ' ' ■ _. .'i ■ ■■■■ ■■;■■ ■■■ Wmm Bills Discounted at Current Btt« B| This Bank will receive Deposits attte*K; ing rates of intereat :•- ■ : o n , rtft i HI 12montb» >•'■' ".'■>"iffit&ms 6 months .. >• '' kmdjttlL AND DtSaOUNTjBA^' K| Repaytiehts • tal\Veefc n«^fl extending over _ j*s-^H 1 «£:: " 1,!'! I{!| i 7yters.. •• I fli •■« R j ■tjnn.r.-r.rlllijMim pay o^Ws mortgage; or j^ »*■ M ■^aTTTSfI 111 Ucirt-;.. ••■ |s -Mm 6 years ..' '■ olh .' MMM Byeaifl«« ,•• ,Q;iSr^m g ml