SHIPPING.

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Punret—This ovoninß. 5.13. JSuniusk—To-morrow nioniiiic, 6.55. Moon's Age—Last Quarter, 12th, 11.17 a.m,

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — ims evening, lo.lo; to-morrow morninp, 10.32. Manukau Heads.—This afternoon, 0.55; to morrow inorninjr, 1.12. Kaifaua Ukadb. — This afternoon, 1.55; morrow morning, 2.12.

ARRIVALS.

Agnes Donald, sch, from Russell Progress, scow, from Mangawai Medora, sch, from Ohorc Lagoon, scow, from Cape Colville Petrel, cutter, from Matakana Tam-o'-shanter, s.s., from Omaha- Mararoa, g.s., from Sydney Australia, s.s., from South Wellington, s.s., from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

Wenona, barque, for Dunedin Norval, sch, for Russell Stella, Govb. s.s., for the North Jona, s.s., for Tauranga Clansman, s.s., for Russell Chelmsford, s.s., for Opotiki

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromanclcl, from Coromandel, to-day, 5

p.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, Thursday, 2

p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, Thursday, 3

a.m. Richmond, from South Sea Islands, Aug. 12 Balmoral Castle, from London, via Sydney,

sailed July 20. Mararoa, from Sydney, Tuesday, early AVainui, from Fiji, Wednesday Wanaka (Onehunga), from the South, Thursday Ohau, from the South, August 13

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Crusader, sh., left London on May 27 Waikato, ship, from London Piako, ship, from London Zealandia, ship, from London Evie Reed, bq., from Now York, via Lyttel

ton ; sailed June 20 Wm. Turner, barque, from Fiji Sharpshooter, bq., from Fiji Star of the East, from New Tork, via

Dunedin, sailed June 7 Arab, bq., left Dunedin August 16 Jticardo, bq., from Java, early C. W. Janes, schr,, left Lyttelton Aug. 8 Myrtle, bn., left Dunedin August 1 Torea, seh., from a cruise Olive, schr., from a crniso l<i rotcro, bq., left Lyttelton, August 2

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Hermione, ship, for London, loading EMnor Vernon, sch., for New York, early Manapouri, for Sydney, to-day, 5 p.m. Australia, for the South, to-day, 6 p.m. Mararoa, for Melbourne, via South, Thurs

day, noon Wanaka (Onehunga), for the South, Friday, 10 a.m.

IMPORTS.

Per Defiance—3ll tons best Newcastle bouse and smith coal.—J. J. Craig. .

Per Curlew—6o tons Whaugarei coal.— J. J. Craig. Per Agnes Donald—94 tons Bay coal— J. J. Craig.

Per Mararoa, from Sydney : 528 cases fruit, 20 cases milk, 50 kegs butter, 20 bags flour, 27 pieces stone, 3 cases Waterburys, 200 bags bonedust, 2,000 felloes, 12 casks rum, 12 bags potatoes, 148 pieces hard wood, 60 shafts, 96 half-chests tea, SI qr ingots tin, '233 bags bones, 45 pieces cedar, 5,590 bags sugar, 250 casks cement, 5 boxes sovereigns, and 50 packages sundries.

The Governmen.t,a.s.,, Stella left last even Ing for Northern lighthouses.

The schooner Curlew and cutter Dream are loading at Whangarei for Auckland.

The schooner Franz left Sydney for Mon gonui on July 21st.

The brigantine Darcy Pratt arrived at Kapier from Oamaru on the 4th inst.

The barque Diamond has been berthed t$ the Sugar Company's Wharf.

The brigantine Stanley is loading at New- Ostle for Wellington. The brig Syren left Newcastle for this port on July 30th.

The three-masted schooner Waitemata left Sydney for Noumea, via Newcastle, on July 25th.

The schooner Gisborne is to leave for Gis borne (via Mercury Bay) and usual East Cctasb jDorts on Friday next.

The barque Elizabeth Mary arrived at Mongonui from Queensland yesterday, after a lengthy passage of 23 days.

The three-masted schooner C. W. Janes left Dunedin for this port yesterday. She is to load here with gum for New York.

The barque Routenbeck hauled into the stream yesterday afternoon, preparatory to her departure for Newcastle.

The scow Lagoon, which recently went ashore at Cape Colville, was floated by Mr D.'Gouk, and arrived in port to-day. She is not very badly damaged.

The barque Wenona, from Long Island, bound for Dunedin, which put in here for repairs about a week ago, resumed her voyage yesterday afternoon.

The s.s. Australia arrived from Welling ton, via intermediate ports, at midnight. Passengers : — Captain 'Jhrisp, Miss Fitz gerald, Mr G. Sharland, Mr Davis and 5 steerage.

The s.s. Wellington arrived from Whan garei early this morning with the following passengers:—Messrs Sisson, Todd, Clot worthy, Wilson, Wigg, Loram, Worrall, Steadman, and 17 in the steerage.

The s.s. Tam-o'-Shanter, which has undergone many vicissitudes since she was built in 1870, has now, after a spell of en forced idleness, commenced running be tween this port and Omaha with produce, etc.

The schooner Jessie Nicoll has undergone finch a thorough overhaul at the hands of Mr George Nicoll that she is almost as good as a new vessel. She was brought along^ side of Queen-street Wharf this morning-. She will probably go hence to Mercury B^yj to load for Brisbane, at an early date. The ship Blackadder, lying in Newcastle was on fire in the afterhold early on S1 nnday morning, July 24. She was taking in stiffening at the time, and fire was speedily extinguished, though not before consider able damage was done to the ahr y s quarter deck.

The s.s. Ashleigh Broo.g, ±h e second of Messrs Tyser and Co.'s'Jne ode steamers, is of .2,927 tons gross register. Her dimen sions are 325 ft. length, 38ffi. beam), and 26ft. sin. depth of hold, fjhe was built under special survey in March, 1882. by M. Pearce and Co., of Rtc>cktonon-Tees', and is fitted with all tho most ijecent improve ments in machinery. The ship Victoria Regiua, which arrived at Melbourne on July 18, from London, re ports a very singular occurrence at sea on Ju »Q r&, in latitude 41.10 S., longitude 49*^, E., when the ship'R company viewed a **jiost extraordinary sig.ht. Large balls of fii-e were to be seen all over the spars, at each mast head, and on the yardarms, while lightning flashed vividly across the eky. The fire remained stationary on the spots where it first rested, and shone very brightly, not thickening as might be imag ineS, and showing all the glow of the electric light, the farthest sparks seeming on the first glance more like the evening star. The barometer .was as low a i-egister as 29.40. This singular show, which lasted about half-an-hour, occurred at nine o'clock |n the evening. '

THE MARAROA.

The s.s. Mararoa, 2,466 tons, Captain James Edie, left Sydney on the 4th Auguet at 5 p.m., passed Three Kings at S a.m. on Bth, Tiritiri at 1 a.m. on 9th, and arrived alongside Railway Pier at 3.30 a.m. on the Oth. Experienced fine weather throughout passage. Passengers : From Sydney—Mr Samuel Coombes, Mr James Black, Mr and Airs M. H. Roe, Mr R, Morley, Rev. C. Hodge, Mr D. Davidson, Mr F. Davidson, Miss Agnes Davidson, Mr T. Thoroton, Mr Sidney Abbott, Hon. \V. McMillan, Miss Martin, Mr Liddy, Mr D. Abotb, Mr F. B. Trade, Mr E. Pratt, Mr W. D. Coulson, Mr Frank Barraclough, Mr and Mrs Law, Mr H. M. Knight, Mr and Mrs Martyn, Mr R. S. Houston, Mr and Mrs D. 11. Scott, Mr Lawrence, and 20 in the steerage. We are indebted to Mr D. Dalgleish, purser, for customary favours.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Opotikt, this day.—Sailed : Douglas, for Auckland, S a.m. Russkll, this day.—Arrived : Clansman, from Auckland, 8 a.m. New Plymouth, this day.—Arrived : Penguin, from Ohehunga, 2 a.m.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1887.

For the cause that iacks assistance, For tho wronj that need* resistance, For tho future in the distance, And the good that vr< can do.

We are glad to observe that Sir Julius Vogel, in his capacity of Postmaster- General, told the people of Dunedin last night some instructive facts with regard to the San Francisco service. A dead-set is being made by a number of Southern members against the con tinuance of the subsidy to this service, their object being to make the direct steamers the sole mail carriers of the colony. One of the Welling ton journals has, indeed, made the abolition of the San Francisco Service one of the battle-cries of the elections. The subsidy paid to the service is flaunted as if it were possible by dis continuing the contract to place the whole of that sum in to the Colonial Treasury. As a matter of fact the contract under which our English mails are now being carried is a bargain of the most remark able kind. The Postmaster - General showed yesterday that for the last two years there has actually been a clear profit to his Department from the service, the postages received more than covering the subsidy. The amount paid to the contractors being a fixed sum, every letter sent by way of San Francisco is a clear gain to the Treasury. With the Direct Service the exact oppo site is the case, every packet transmitted by that route causing a loss to the col ony. The position of affairs now is such that while, by the American route, we have the quickest English mail service in Australasia, and that self-supporting, the neighbouring col onies of Australia, notwithstand ing their commercial advantages, have had to pay large sums annually for mail deliveries. The services lately renewed are also on less favourable terms than those which are expiring.

The Southern champions of the direct service surely do not suppose that this colony would be content to rely en tirely upon the direct steamers for its mail facilities. The discontinuance of the San Francisco service would be fol lowed immediately by a heavy postal despatch via Suez, to the great disadvantage and loss of our postal revenues. Already ifc is a i common thing to receive communica tions via Suez which forestall the mails delivered by the direct steamers, ; coming as they do round the Cape of Good Hope. Apart from its rapidity tod regularity, the San Francisco ser vice brings to New Zealand a stream of visitors of the best class who would otherwise never touch our shores. The indirect gain from this source can never be accurately com puted. The mail delivery is so prompt, reliable, and generally favoured throughout the colony that it has become the great mail-carrier of New Zealand, and if it were not for the rabid jealousy of Auckland which pervades public opinion in some parts of the South, its praises would be sounded from every platform in the colony. What the colony has most to fear is that the contractors will be disinclined to continue the service on the present advantageous terms. Of that contingency, there is not a little danger, but the facts publicly stated by Sir Julius' Vogel with regard

to the financial results of the service ought to silence for ever the sham cry for its abolition in the inter ests of retrenchment and economy. Such a step would have an exactly op posite effect.

HARBOUR BOARD LEASES.

At their meeting this afternoon, the Har bour Board have a somewhat delicate and difficult duty to perform in dealing with the petition of leaseholders for abatement of rents. The petitioners are some of those citizens who in 1882 purchased foreshore leasehold sites from the Harbour Board, at substantial rents, with an agreement to raise the rent 50 per cent, at the expiry of 21 years, but with no stipulation whatever for compensation for improve ments. The tferms appear somewhat " stiff," but it must be remembered that the con tract was freely entered into and that the contracting parties who are now seeking re lief are not " infants " at law, but shrewd business men with practical experience and ability. It is now matter for consideration whether allowance should not be made for the altered circumstances brought about by the fall in land values and the com mercial depression. There is much to be urged on both sides of the question. The Harbour Board may plead, their duty as administrators of a public trust as justi fication for exacting their " pound of flesh," and they may fairly contend that it is no part of their business to make concessions to men who may have acted inadvisedly in giving fancy prices during the'excitement of a land-speculating mania. On the other hand, the petitioners make out an ex cellent case for abatement of the conditions on grounds of equity and common business ethics. It cannot be pleaded that the Harbour Board are in any exceptional way bound to maintain the terms of lease, as an Act of Parliament was passed last year for the special purpose of enabling public bodies to accept surrender of leases or make allowances to tenants applying for relief. The sole practical question is whether the Board will be merciful or merciless in their capacity of landlords. Policy and prudence have taught private landlords that the wise course was to grant con cessions ; the City Council have also granted temporary relief to tenants during the hard times, and the Harbour Board have ample precedent and warrant for doing likewise. It is to be hoped that they will approach the subject in a spirit of fairness and conciliation, recognising that it is possible to concede a great deal of what is requested without introducing a dangerous and unsettling- principle into the conduct of public affairs. With the theoretical questions involved in the matter the Harbour Board had better not meddle, but confine them selves strictly to the practical view, which, put) briefly, is whether they shall act on common-sense grounds, or adhere to the letter of their agreement with the lease holders.

Dr. Ginders, of Rotorua, is leaving by the Manapouri this evening to attend the Medical Conference at Adelaide, ab the request of the Government, in order to lay before the medical men of the Australian colonies an ac count of the Thermal Springs district and the sanatorium at Rotorua, with an ac count of the course of treatment carried out there, and the cures that have been made since its establishment. As the Conference is likely to be attended b,' several hundred medical men, there is no doubt but that Dr. Ginders's mission will be of the utmost im portance to the success of the Hot Lakes District as a health resort and to the North Island generally.

In our obituary columns to-day appears an intimation of the death of Mrs Mary. E. McClellan, the wife of Constable Mc- Clellan, one of the best known members of the local police force. The deceased had been an invalid for years, her complaint being dropsy ; and she was nursed with the patience and tenderness of a woman by her devoted husband. The funeral will take place to-morrow, and arrangements have been made for the celebration of a Requiem Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Mrs Mc- Clellan lately inherited a considerable estate in Ireland.

We regret to have to record the death of Mrs Rotherham. wife of Mr Harrison Rotherham who is so intimately asso ciated with the temperance movement in Auckland. The deceased lady was widely known and held in high esteem by her large circle of friends, all of whom will be pained to hear of her unexpected death. Mrs Rotherham was for many years a school teacher at Ngaruawahia under the Board of Educa tion, her maiden name being Miss Davis.

Attention has been drawn to a number of unprotected water holes in Clarence-street, Ponsonby. On Sunday last a child fell in and was nearly drowned. In order to pre vent a repetition of the melancholy occur rence at Eden Terrace, it would be advisable to have the holes fenced in.

Afc the meeting of the Bay of Islands Coal Company yesterday, the Chairman, Mr Thos. Peacock, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, said that it was a cause for some gratification that in the ensuing year, unless unforeseen ac cidents occurred, greater improvements than had been recorded for some years would be shown. The motion was seconded by Mr Edward Isaacs. In reply to a ques tion by Mr F. A. White, the Chairman said that the debts due to the Company, amount ing to L 2.190, were good with the exception of one small item. The bulk of the debts owing at the end of the half year had since been paid. A vote of thanks was ac corded to tlus directors, and the meeting terminated.

Quite a novelty, so far as Auckland boat building is concerned, has just been com pleted % Mr Robert Reid, at Waitemata street, Ponsonby. The new craft is a large fishing boat, built to the order of Mr Gribbon, of Waitara, who is fully convinced of the superiority of the craft used by home fishermen to those employed in the colonies. She is 28 feet long, 9 feet beam, and 4 feet deep, and is in every respect similar to the vessels used in Scotland for fishing purposes. She is built on the most approved model, with a hollow floor, and is sharp at both ends, clinker built, with inch planking, pohutakawa timbers 3 x 2|, and copper fastened through out. She is" diagonal decked, and put to gether very strongly. The craft will be cutter-rigged, and fitted out in the most complete style. Mr Gribbon intends the cutter for fishing on the West Coast, and having seen her when near completion, is satisfied that she is in every way suitable for his requirements. All persons interested in boat designing and boat sailing should make a point of inspecting this craft early, as she represents a class of vessels which have many advocates both for speed and general usefulness, and should attract some attention in the South.

Detective Herbert, v/ho went from here to Sydney to bringover Fonvood, the solicitor, returned alone oy the Mararoa this morning —Forwood having been too ill to undertake the voyage.

Mi- Thomas H. lsraay, of one of the mer chant firms of Liverpool, has lately signi fied the mayor of that city his intention of contributing: L 20.000 towards the establish ment of a fund to be called the "Liverpool Seamen's' Pension Fund," in commemoration of Her Majesty's jubilee year, which also coincides with his own 50th year. Mr lsmay is the head of the firm of managing owners who in times of depression, as well as of prosperity, have steered the great White Star line of steamers to the proud, position they hold. ' : "•

ness which to the S ."^SV scripts and prinK^ taincd in th e bi have any weakness inB h£WdtCiw Committee of the Cta? r The JflaS coloured plate BmiJJSW"! could not be desired Tl«« I1 ™ designs with 160 ornate coloured 2/s^^ a magnificent edition of Bf*^ Wi of England," in WvST^^«! s^ and printed on hand-maS 6^ * published price was L 145 aS E& offenngit at 15 guineas/orS S!? « There 1S also a regal edirL J oA^e. works, and Bumfs fig* ? f **** perial octavo. Thff]iH» B*W publishedat 8 guinea?and?-' -*o*' * by Mr Shaw at L 3 £ & L^ 0^ the works of Scotia'sgreattf^iP be found in the wfifc &<*? to smallraggedvolumethatonewoS^lß^ pick up p er h aps the C^jf redeem the city from this di^raee ** A literary, vocal and instrument*! :t: tammenb was given lasf «»•- ente> members of St g afvM?fflß b? A ment Society, which wasWi ?^ choir. Mr John Lamb pZiWtod piedthechair andfiSfe ings which were of a misceCJff * ncr, the principal item behgSSf paper-"The OverlandßoohfaSSft ampton to India "-by Mrf&S %*■ The,ap erwasfaW y«dom^H W lncjd.entßby 1& B ke£ of Alexandria and Eastern cibV, <m(*, Egyptians their pyramids, the shinrftk desert, snake charmers, and clevXS performances. A quartette ma'*JF* fey Misses Miller and Si and S g and Taylor. A duet, " What S^ Waves Saying," versified by J. R cJL! ! ter • T^. DT bey ** Son w« «ffi sung by Miss Angusandher brother, W The Bay of Biscay," by Mr D. Stem* elicited prolonged applause. liasfe. Hedley, a four-year-old, was placed on table and played a medley of selections i the concertina, to the intense: amusement of the audience. Mr. McGregor gave a thj address on the importance of later & coveries in Egypt; and Mr-I*mb iskj on the hieroglyphics of the Pyramids of tie landof the Pharaohs. Miss Young was flu pianist of the evening. A general vote of thanks concluded an instructive and pleas ing entertainment. The Pitt-street Mutual Improvement Society held its usual weekly meeting .Jut night, the Rev. H, Bull presiding. The subject for the evening, ("Novel-reading," was opened by Mr T. Caley, A. Herbert, W. Parkinson, andH. Moodie, in the fern of short essays by these gentlemen, after which the subject was discussed at some length by the class, all of Which slotted s deprecation of the light and frivolous pn ture, and in some instances a chariness i fiction in any form. The chairman -in iii concluding remarks expressed the pleasire he had in noting the unanimity of opinion which prevailed among the members oltie class with regard to the discrimination necessary in the choice of books by young people from the vast amount of literatim placed at their disposal at the present day, A very profitable and enjoyable eyenipg was spent. Next week the Rev. R. Suit will deliver.a lecture on "Music." On Sunday, the Rev. Mr Ward con ducted religious services at the iiirandj Coal and Iron Company's Mines. Tien I was a good attendance of pensoiu' in* I terested. Arrangements yrere made tohold 1 Divine services under the auspices of Ib I Primitive Methodist Church every Saw | and-on Wednesday evenings. A,Sttndif I school is to be opened on Sunday-M I under the control of Mr T. Cater, tin I mine manager, Mr Dirricott, and otta. I As there are now several funilM»;*» I children on the mines, it is hoped «i I public school will be soon erected, ra 1 mine is drying and workingtfell, -uA» ■ tal samples of steam and household™* I are being cut, which should cominflpo.i | ready sale. •■■■'..- The members of the Auckland \W I tafel held a very enjoyable practise »W I meeting on Friday last. Mr Ricetoft* 1 head of the table. ; One of the bpt *■ | practised was a song ,m composed by Here Schmitt It.«* 1 cideS to hold the next practicepnW, I August 19th, at Robson's Bopm, JJ I street, it bemg suggested as a mrejW I position. It was also decided to liy t« | number of members to twenty-five i* voice. . _ ' .„ I A meeting of the Gos^PgJ I Mission was field in St. Job^MjJJ | Ponsonby, the Rev. CEG*^ I chair. 'The ■q^J&JZr&I I Cooper (who spo^chieflyfj4^ | point of view, and^asL^ tefj%4 M great interest) and fej^j> W fwho gave an earnest and^ggf 1 on thl evils of drmk)- .^fScki* H minutes, chiefly localoption.^ ■ The Ponsonby Baptktßand«Pjb 1 a public entertainment <***¥&* I Bigelow occupied the chau-.^ i recitation, MasterC^hepMrQ^ d .rf | Lawson; rA^e^teS I solo, Miss Kate Bruce^ yrd^ I J Bigelow; song. Miss B^p Miffl^ | Guest; dialogue I D^ondof £ J*S^| ealistic semces was^ew ■ Sommerville presg d JflJ, ■ praise by severalfrg«'address »D f^ M to Jesus and g " bene dioti<«T fr I After rtr;eeft, cljtl^ I nounceS and the » g^kenng* 1" ; hapeßoad.las^'^r^F ■ The drill of tfi© D"m not jjgei j{ .Members ftre^V.; ■" '"" |

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST IJ, 188 Y.

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EDICAL HALL, PONSONBY (Opposite the Three Lamps). J. G. HENDERSON, Proprietor, in thanking the residents of Ponsonby and surrounding dis tricts for their support and confidence for the past eleven ytars, would again call their atten tion to a few of the proprietary articles manu factured by him from drugs of the very best quality procurable. Quinine, Iron, &c, Tonic Mixture, Neuralgia, Rheumatic and Gout Mixtures, Toothache Reliever. The above give speedy relief, es pecially in facial neuralgia. For Coughs, Colds, &c—Cherry Pectoral, Balsam of Horehound, Chlorodyne. Tho above are superior to the imported article, being recently prepared. Antibilious Pills, suitable to the climate ; are purely vegetable ; give speedy relief. From Is per box ; by post, Is 2d. Prescriptions and Family Recipes faithfully prepared. J.G-.H.'s Worm Powders and Mixture are tho most effectual remedies known to medical science. . ' R. J. MURRAY MOORE, 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 Pure Calf Lymph. DR. WILK IN S, In tho present depressed times, has reduced his fee to 5s for advice and medicine both in general and special practice. P.S. —Arranges Spectacles for all kinds of bad sight. EDICAL 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. Ho 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 bo 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. _^ ~T~ JUBILEE GIFT. A CABINET PHOTOGRAPH of AUCHIiAND SCENERY given away to every purchaser of a Tin of HILL'S COLONIAL BAKING POWDER. A great variety to select from, E. B. HIL L, MANUFACTURING AND PHARMACEU TICAL CHEMIST, Eden Terrace, New North Road. ¥TEW. SEASON'S TEAS. Our first Bhipment of 3,502 packages har ar rived, and we invite the attention of the trade to the selection made by. our experienced buyers in Foochow, guided by the standard of the most successful Teas of last season. Tho bulk of the shipment comes from the cele brated Panyong district, and is of the various ranges of value adapted to this market. Buyers will find the character of these Teas particularly good, and our prices fixed on the lowest basis of importers' profit. Liquoring samples on application. L U NATHAN ft Co,



THE GREAT SENSATION OF THE DAY! NOW READY IN PAMPHLET FORM, THE STORY OF THE Langworthy Marriage, WITH PORTRAIT OF Mrs LANGWORTHY. A STRANGE, TRUE STORY OF TO-DAY. SYNOPSIS OF INCIDENTS : Portrait of Mr E. M. Laxgworthy " A Sweet Girl Graduate" Tho Luck of London Betrothed "To a Woman engaged in Teaching, Never !" The French Marriage Why not an English Marriage ? The Belgian Marriage A Brief Honeymoon Adding Insult to Brutality Discovered by a Dream ! In tho Year of Graco 1884 The Lie in the Affidavit A Struggle for Life After Darkness, Light at Lasb " The Slow Drag Chain of the Law's Delay" " My Lord, we admit everything" Gagged in Court Mr Danby tells us why Stung to the Quick Langworthy claims the "Alleged Child" £1,200 a Year Alimony—on Paper Alone in London A Struggle with Starvation Hunted Hard In the Service of the Poor Another Stab in the Back The Lords Justice decide against Mr Langworthy Mr Langworthy returns to England On a False Scent A Clever Capture " Absolutely Denied"—but True The Pitiful Plight of Mrs Langworthy Breach of Promise—Damages £20,000 Mother-in-law at Bay Muzzling the " Times" How it was done 11 If you say anything more about Mrs Langworthy, we'll make it hot for you' Suicide ? " Mad from Life's Mystery" Some Polite Letter-writing Delay, Delay, still more Delay A Guilty Conscience and a Loaded Revolver The Modern Rack 11 The Weapons of a Warrior, not the Dagger of the Assassin" The Bankrupt Millionaire " No, my Lord, I cannot defend it" The Langworthy Clan The Subpcena and the Hunt Party " Spenlow and Jorkins" More Advantages.from the Lie in the Affidavit A Natural Query Messrs Bircham's Offer No Compromise A Friend in Need Holding the Pass \ What is to be Done ? J To the Argentine /■ Conclusion j PRICE ONE SHILLING. Orders sent to the Star Office enclosing a Postal Order for One Shilling will receive prompt attention. Also to be had from the Stationers. CHRISTMAS COMPETITION PRIZES FOR THE BEST VERSE. PRIZES for tho BRST FOUR and EIGHT LINE VERSES suitable for Christmas and New Year Cards, are offered as follows :— FOR THE BEST FOUR-LINE VERSE, a Handsome Illustrated Book on the New Zealand War, value Two Guineas. FOR THE BEST EIGHT-LINE VERSE, a similar prize to tho above. CONDITIONS. 1. The Sole Right of publishing all verses sent in will vest in the Proprietor of the Star. 2. Verses intended for Competition must bo delivered on or beforo tho 31st DAY OF AUGUST, addressed " Christmas Competi tion," Star Office. 3. Competitors are not restricted to the num ber of separate verses they may send in. 4. Verses should be signed with Motto or Norn de Plume, the real name and address to be enclosed in separate sealed onvelope, with the Motto outside. 5. The selection of tho Prize Verses will be.' made by tho Rev. E. H. Gulliver and Mr J. L. Kelly (the winner of tho Prize Poem " Queen's Jubilee "). /"\N AND AFTER WEDNESDAY NEXT,' the 10th inst, our Warehouse will be closed daily between 1 and 2 p.m. SARGOOD, SON, &:EWEN, "JC -• ° T x OK The Business heretofore conducted in New Zealand by ARNOLD, HINES, & Co. "Will hereafter bo carried on undert the style of; ARNOLD, CHENEY, & Co., KAURI GUM MERCHANTS AND Importers of American Merchandise. All outstanding accounts against and dve1- to Messrs Arnold, Hine3 and Co. will be collect ed and paid by their successors. F. R. "WEBB, Attorney Auckland; N.Z., July 2G, 18 7. J\ X E M:' P T, SURGEON DENTIST, v ; Has Removed \to Cornera of ELLIOTT AND WELLESLEY STREETS' (Opposite the Opora House!;. >!«>Blj«n«»^»B. ECJ V ClO. P. 0..



CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. MR THOMSON'S MEMORIAL, Tim presentation to Mr Thomson will bo made by His Worship the Mayor in the rooms of tho Chamber of Commerce on THURSDAY, August 11, at i p.m. The attendance of subscribers invited. JNO. LAMB, , „ „„ Treasurer. August 9,1587. mESTIMONIAL TO MR THOMSON. H Parties who are desirous of subscribing to the Testimonial to be presented to Mr Thomson, prior to his leaving Auckland, and who have not been waited upon by members of the Com mittee, are desired to forward their subscription to the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. By order. J. YOUNG, Secretary. August 8,1887. THE UNDERSIGNED SUPPLIES:- A Good Rasher of Ham A Bottle of Delicious Sauce A Cup of Refreshing Tea A Piece of Prime Cheese A Pound of Good Fresh Butter A Cup of First-class Coffee Also, Tarawera Baking Powder to Blow up tho Scones With anything else you require if you bring the cahu ; and let it be understood the effect of the Goods on the purchaser will be just tho 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, be know as " TARAWERA," by which name both have been registered, that being my Trade Mark. FREDK. WHIT.BHB AD, 95. VICTORIA-STREET- AND PONSONBY ROAD. Terms-CASH. DAISING THE WIND. A. WOOLLAMS & Co.'s Clearing-out Sale of Winter Tweeds closes on Augu3t 31. Trovers 10s Suits 353 And a guess at the beans. CALL AT SYDENHAM HOUSE, GREY-St. MEN'S YELLOW OR BLACK LONG OIL COATS, Doublo Through, 14s 6d. BOUKD WITH LEATHER (a splendid coat), 14s 6d. LEGGINGS, OVERALLS, PANTS, ETC All at Wholesale Prices. S. E. COOPER, OIL CLOTHING MANUFACTURER, KARAXGAHAPE-ROAD.