SHIPPING.

Sunset—This evening, 0..19. - ' Sunrise—To-morrow morning fi 39 Moon's Age—New Moon, 23rd, 8.-32 p.m.

HIGH WATER.

jAyokr.AXD-This evening, 7.7; to-morrow jp»rjjing„7.23. SaiXXtfttAO Heads.— This evening, IU7; to-morrow morning, 10.X Kaipara Heads.—This evening, 1C.47: to .morrow morning, 11.3. . ■■- >■>

ARRIVALS.

Kahu, s.s., from Gisborne Chelmsford, s.s., from Opotiki Curlewj.sch., from Whangarei , • KotuknVs.'s:, fi-oin Thames ' Pannie, cti-., froni Whangapoa A a.n-Fa^hire Las». cti-., from Mercury Bay ®iltftiiMna;ctr., from Thames Violet, ketch, from Thames ' ' Paku, cti-., from Tairua %ss\s°y> from Waiara

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. 'Cfansmah', Sfcj for Timraiiga- % Jc-na, s.s., for Mercury Bay : Wellington, s.s., for Whangarei <M 8 fr,: - ..::,,. TO-DAY.' J&leWlg, s.s., for Thames . f

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

(Ali^necla, from San Francisco, April 29 from Sydney, Sunday-evening Jvighmc-rid, from Sydney, early 3jfigetTS"icollifvom South Sea Islands, May 12 Southern Cross, from the Soutlj, Sunday TiQtoitfahaiia, from Thames, to-day, 11.30 p.m. '•"' Penguin (Onehunga), from South, Monday, 10 a.m. Te Ajuttl, from South, Tuesday Rotomahmia, from Sydney, Tuesday OmanSra from South, Saturday Enterprise, frc-m Thames, this midnight Coniijfiandel, from Coromandel, to-day,

SAILING VESSELS' EXPECTED.

America, sh., RTDH, left London Jan. 4 Aurora, sell., left Newcastle Feb. 9 (Ifhiurioh^sh., KCGT, left London Jan. 28 !r%ngijtikei,' ship, loading at London Minor Vernon, sch., JSFK, left New -;■"■-• Leyuka,Ger. bq., RFNV, left Hamburg ]$BSj2O-'•':":- Neflie>M.-' Slade, Am. ,bg., JPQG, left New Wjs- JaW 10 ; '"' " ' " Ar&i?bqi,.loading at New York ga*-fpu,(sh., WSNG.'left London Feb. 5 . jjagoj.bq., JRQS, loading at London Eqvtte.nbeck^bq.', NTQ.S, loading at Glasgow Rudolph Josephy,'left Dunedin April 22 €cls!# Jarie's, bq., left .New York Feb. 4, via att^yttelton -: -*j Luiterworth, bq., loading at London Oceola, bn., loading at Timaru Madura, bg.,;left Newcastle, April 8 Cabarfeidh, bq., from Dunedin G leaner,, sph., from Dunedin JM&gh, bqi, left Melbourhe.April 7 Maw. W.CVII ' t > j il i

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Easterliill; .bq.,for London, about April 30 Laira, bq, for London, early Elinor sob.,, for New York, to load Zefiima'ia,&.s., for San Francisco, Monday, 4 p.m. Hermione, sh.,-for London, to load' Alameda, s.s., for Sydney, about April 29 Heimlich JBauer, bq, for New York j<TJieiß.M:s. .Zealandia left Sydney on Wednesday afternoon, and .should arrive lr&gs.Cntd'-' morrow "• (Sunday) i evening. She leaves for San Francisco and Honolulu »iP#p.mr on' Monday. :' - 3s*ff( barque Rudolph Josephy left Port Chalmers for Auckland yesterday, with part original cavgo'froin New York"-and'part cargo Southern produce. The barqfle : Laint cleared , at the Customs "'"for London 'this afternoon with a'fitll general cargo, AvilL probably sail about • Monday next. 'Passengers :—Mrs E. Stone, Miss Violet Stone, Mr C. Thow, Miss Nellie Thow, Miss Mabel Fail-burn, Mr W. J. Walker. _ TJfe;ischboner ; Agnes Donald and brigari- go hence (to Mercury Bay, to loaditiniber for'Gisbofne, and for Dunedin. Ipahu arrived from East Coa3t ports yesterday afternoon, with 370 sheep and sundries.: Passengers : Cantain Mat .4'it..j,,i;lr Brighton. ' '' ' * " The bngaiitine Cft.niillp left Kaipara for Dnnedin pii.Tuesday last. , s OuTWAEDsCoASTWiSK.—Janet, for Whan gerei; Sducy Kate, for Mongonui. , The s.s. Douglas went into Whakatane in Tuesday evening last, and'has been bar- since. . C4isbor'ne and ' cutter windbound at Mercury Bay; k Osie' t KS. j ;Waiiesd|will leave Lyttelton on Monday "night foMforthern poets, with a fuir*earg6 of. Southeriv produce. »She will be dueSabout the'lst prox. . •;'..,-.', --.', Tlie' s.s.ViGheimsford from- East Coast pcirts at nVidnight. I/assengers:—Mr Mcjntire','Captain Bockett w . •°— !, " (Pne s.s. Laila Rookh', has been em ployed at Napier tendering the barque Aik- -expected to Teturn to this port very shortly.' i; "* - - ;, ■ ,v ' The s.s. Glenelg left for Thames at 11 a.m. to-day.. She is to take .sheep from thgre.tOjßussell, and, gattle from, the latter poi'tt'6Auckland., •■ ' ' c ; • ■ Th_e / s,s, ii Te,AD;au having been detained at Wellington ulKi n g ih cargo, is not expected to arrive lKj re before' Tuesday morning next. ..,,' '~ ; ■..'.'. .... ■"• ~ ,: Ada C. O\yeri has finished - 'jl)ar"-ino-, into ithe Laira, and on Mon '*uay next she will commence talcing in cargo for.ifa'rbt'onga.' , The S.S. , 'Suva: is to. proceed to Port in charge of the captain and offieers'of the s.s. Southern Cross, and the latter vessel will proceed to Fiji to take-up, the Suva's i ; iinning there, in charge of Cap tain j'-Eodd,and.the crew of the Cross. The s.s. ■ Tarawera arrived at Gisborne from Auckland at. 2 p.m. yesterday, and at noomyesterday the s.s. Southern Cross left Gisborne for Auckland, via intermediate ports. The iCross should therefore arrive here-early to-morrow. Sdiio 11 ■: r-4-^-—♦— —— - ' : '' .-;

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tatjeanga/ !this - day.'—Arrived : Clans man, 7 a.m..-/ . ~......'-,' :■■:':>'. Whangarei, this day.—Arrived : Wel lington, 6 a.fri. ."* . .#AiTAKA;, this day.—Sailed : Gairloch for Onehunga, 9.15 a.m. .; .: Sxpypy, AP"! 22. - Sailed : Wakatipu, fol'!w|llirigton. ' ••" . '.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1887.

For the •cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the'distance, And the good that we can do.

Captain Daveney has been in com. munication with Sir George Grey during the last two days with reference to his scheme of Pensioner Settle ments, and Sir George has suggested a plan which will remove the objections that have attached to the free land grant system to military settlers in the past. He proposes that the blocks of laud to be set apart for the location of pensioners shall be made subject to settlement conditions, a title only being granted at the expira tion of seven years. This will prevent the sale of the laud and the drifting of the settlers into other channels of em ployment. The model adopted will be that of tho German settlements founded in Cape Colony, and which have proved an unqualified success. The money paid by the Imperial Government in pensions would be sufficient to sustain the settlers and their families upon the land until they brought it under cultiva tion. They would also,as a condition of their grant, be liable,if called upon at any time within the seven years, to enter upon military service in defence of the coleny.thus forming a permanent drilled force at no cost to the Government. This condition, it is believed, would not be ejected to, because under' the Im perial regulations non-pensioners are liable to military service up to 80 years of age. Only married men with fami lies, who are likely to make good colonists, and who have made up their minds to stick to the land, will be en couraged to come out. J- ; / Placed upon such a footing as this, these settlements- ought to prove more prosperous and be infinitively more secure from failure than the Village Settlements, in which the settlers are enly promised assistance for .twelve rccnths. The multiplication of small agricultural holdings is what Auck land must lock to for its prosperity. lAs Mr Travers justly stated in a recent speech at Wellington, the districts North of Auckland, viewed as a fruit-growing country—one of the finest in 'the world—contain in themselves all the elements necessary to make New Zealand prosperous. They only want opening up and settling with men of the right stamp. Captain Daveney appears very confident that there will be no difficulty in securing a steady stream of immigrants of the pensioner class, and that the Heme authorities will aid them in coming here. At his request, -Sir George Grey has written a letter, which will'be forwarded by the outgoing mail to Lord Sandhurst. We are no quite sure, however, that the military authorities will lock so favourably upon the scheme as its promoter anticipates. The object* *of ' the short service regulations in England has been to make amends for the want of a conscription, by passing a large number of men through the army to afterwards take their place among the civil population, but always ready to recruit the army- at call. This'is the meaning of the regulation rendering pensioners liable to ser vice during life. The War De partment will probably not care to see the flower , of, these. \ men removing to other countries, /How ever, the letters, received by Cap tain Daveney contain assurances that the scheme can be worked, and it is therefore intended during- the present session of Parliament to", try "and get a block of land on the route of the North Island trunk railway set aside for the purpose of giving the scheme a trial.' ' "-"I A \x 5

Chinese Gardens and Typhoid.

Some time since, in speaking of the City, Abbatoirs, we showed that the ; outcry raised against its insanitary state was,to use a popular expression, "all bunkum;" we •also remarked that it often happened that those persons who, fearsome of some sudden and, to them! unaccountable j. out break of sickness, called .angry 'at tention to what they considered the cause thereof, were themselves the* culprits. We have again to say some thing of the same kind, only that this time our remarks bear more upon our brother colonists in Australia than upon ourselves. Amongst the latest of the innumerable charge.? brought against the Chinese gar deners of these colonies is that, in conse quence of the filthy mode of conducting their agricultural operations, the fearful demon "of- typhoid has a lurking; place ■within their grounds, and that they are directly responsible for much of that dread disease that exists in our larger towns. The " Bulletin" and other Australian papers take up the cry, as is becoming to their strongly anti-Cm'nese platform. Now-, John has vices enough and is an unmitigated evil when, with his celibate and obnox ious habits.he come s into competition with the domesticated European. But we are just now largely dependent upon him for our supply of vegetables'; and therefore for our own comfort it belts us to judge dis passionately upon this s übject. A week or two ago, Mr Angus Mackay, in a lecture delivered in .Sydney, called at tention - to the filthy gardens of the suburban Chinese agricultur ists, and drew a fearful picture of the'"over-manured vegetables" being the vehicles for the dissemination of the sqourgeto which we refer. "Ammonia," the lecturer said, " the great manure to which the gardener looks to obtain for him his best growth ofvegetables.is given to the plants in "the liquid' manure with-which they are watered. ,But ammonia;is v. not o-ood for the stomachsof white people, and he had no doubt the absorption of lettuce, cress and poorly prepared -cabbage had much, to t do with .the i gene ration of gastric, typhoid,' and other fevers of the digestive organs. This opinion has caused a great sensation over the water, and may be the-cause, of do ing much iwria elsewhere. But in order to

test its scientific accuracy the Sydney " Telegraph " despatched a representative .*to,*Drf Ashburton than..whom no nodical irian in' the- colonies hashada , moVe.,,intiniate acquaintance with < the de velopment and dissemination of epidemic fevers."'His official duties have also frequently brought .under his notice the conditions 01 sewage farming, and Chinese gardening in and around Sydney. His opinion having been asked upon this important subject, ms reply was characteristically short,, and to the point.", "There is," he says, # no ground • whatever for.supposing that-^ammoma or 1 any other chemical body can cause typhoid or any similar disease. A Chinese garden must, be regarded as a sewage farmland it is none-the worse for that. Consumers, knowing'that these vegetables are watered in the sewage, should be T careful. to eat nothing so grown that does notl-re quire cooking. The boiling destroys the animal matter which may have remained after the usual washing in cold .water. Several of our medical and scientific men in Auckland, to whom we have spoken upon this subject, are of similar opinion. A plant" nurtured in the. midst of-the most filthy abominations will only take to lfcseli those elements required by it for increase in size and strength. Should a cabbage, say, take tip any matter not fitted for its con sumption it would become diseased, and would then, perhaps, become dangerous as food. But a diseased-looking cabbage would be detected at once by our housewives, and would remain unpurchased.'. We think .it may thus be pretty safely affirmed that the Chinese cannot make the plants they raise become- the agents cf disease by using any ordinary or known manure. The track to take to lead us clear of fevers is a scientific system of drainage, and, a careful watching of milkirig-sheds and cow houses. Fevers will ever accompany the breaking of Dame Nature's laws of health. " '

o Mr Justice Ward will sib in bankruptcy at; the Supreme Court at 10 a.m. on Monday, and in Chambers at 11a.m. One case of scarlet fever in Alexandra street was reported to the Sanitary Officer late yesterday afternoon. The oldest policy on the books of the Australian Mutual Provident Society has just become a -'claim. The policy, which was the ; fourth issued by .the.'Society, -is dated 28fli Fsbruary, 1849, and is for £250. The bonus additions, including that for the year 1886, estimated, amount to £570, tho total claim being £820. The- annual premium was £6 18s 4d, and was paid f0r.38 years, making a total paid of £262 16s Bd. j The result is thai/ the member has had an investment yielding him about 5 J per cent, over the whole 38 years, while the assurance, ranging from £250 to £S2O, has been carried meanwhile for nothing. Mr Laurence Hayes, who died somewhat suddenly ab his residence, No. 1, Hamilton West, Waikato, on Saturday last, \ 16th April, was employed a? painter by, the Railway Department. It seems that a little while ago, while working near Ngaruawahia, he sustained a "sunstroke, from the eflect* of which he never re covered. ■ A week ago he felt well enough (after trying Te Ardha hob baths) to go to hie worl; at Te 'Awainutu, but returned home last. Saturday feelinjj very ill,, and died tho same night. Doctor Mureh, who had been attending him, at the inquest held on Monday, 18th, at th'eCoinmercialHotel; before W. Searancke, Esq., Coroner, certified that death resulted from apoplexy. He was formerly member of No. 38. and recently of No. 4, L.O.L. The deceased, who ,ljas. been inthe colony about six years, and was from Bolton, England, where he was much respected, leaves a wife and seven young children quite unprovided for. This is a case re quiring assistance. The funeral service was read by the .Rev. J. Dellow, Wesleyan minister, j r! C K"J ■ The Auckland Society of Arts Exhibition will continue open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next at the usual hours. A supplementary art union will be drawn on Wednesday evening. ..-■;■,,-■ r : ,| j The goods, displayed! in the windows 6i the D.T.C. form one of the most attractive drapery shows we remember in Auckland. The business has been lately purchased by Mr John Scott, who is now holding acleai- , ance sale. The goods seem to be marked very cheap, and from the numerous pur chasers about, we believe the public fully appreciate the bargains. .This is an oppor tuniy f for tbo.J public and large;buyers to purchase heavy winter goods at nominal prices. Mr W. H. Skinner, architect, has received seventeen tenders for the erection of a hall at Eden Terrace, the tenders ranging from £525 to. £388. Messrs Nelson and Williams being thelowest.their tender has been ac cepted. [:"'■■' The Hon G. Waldcgrave takes his depar turefrom Aucklandon Thursday,en route for Wellington, where be joins the T Tongarirp for England direct. ; , A farewell meeting ■will beheld'on'Wednesday evening, in , the V.M.C.A. Rooms, at 7.30, when all friends are cordially invited.' The Agricultural .Hall will be, re-ope,ned to-niglit with b]he ;iie\v entertainment called " The-Crimson Circle."- There *are to-be new artistes and new scenery, but the same old popular prices. On Thursday evening last the adjourned quarterly: meeting of the Hope'of Auckland Pechabite Tent was iheld in the ForesterV Hall, Karangahape Road. Considerable interest was taken in the meeting, owing to the proposed equalisation scheme of the Tent sick funds coming up for - considera tion. After the question had been discussed as far ;as time \ , allowed-. • ifcr* was f el t that ;was too important kp be hastily disposed "of.: "the~Terit~therefojo adopted the following resolution :—" That the voting on the equalisation scheme be deferred until the June quarterly meeting ; that during the interval the members are requested- to give the --proposal-their serious consideration An order tlab;some scheme may be adopted J that will' promote" the financial unity and secure the more rapid growth of the Order in this district." Among other business considered, it w.as decided tofcelebrate'the.Tent anniversary during .the sitting of theiann'ual.meeting of "life- District Council in August. One can didate was initiated, and two proposed for membership. The enterprising firm, Messrs Earle and Montgomery, of the Karangahape Co operative Grocery Stores, notify] that they "are pi-epared'to meet;the ■■ times both in the price andquality of "the articles "they'oner. They also announce that they ire sote whole sale agents for the Pacific Tea Packet Com pany's selected teas, which can be supplied direct ; to : the I public through, them, or by appointed sub-aeie'ntsi.J.. 1 ,-. j, . • •• There is an admirable programme ior Mr Pooley's service of sacred music to-morrow afternoon. It includes Mendelssohn's ex quisite- motett,'';! Hear >my,. Prayer," 'for soprano sold and- chorus,. also, Jby a.well known gentleman amateur from Nelson, Gonnod's " Nazai-eth." A cWet. for violin and organ, being an adaption of Haydn's i string quartette " Hymn to the Emperor ;" also a reading from a recent Loiidon musical paper, " Sacred Music for the People." , "The; Committee'|of the Sunday: School Union/announce} their annual meeting for next Eriday evening, in the lecture hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. MrF. Battley ,will preside, and the.Hey. H..J, Lewis (latelo.f , Nelson, aid now pastor ,of ;tho. New ton -Congregational Church)' will deliver an address. Songs ty Miss Mogi nie, M\ss Maunsell, and otheri, and a paper on. '.'.The '.Boys' Brigade," fpe the other items announced,

tPiliißiS The freehold Inci leasehold properties of JSXgSaw* m together with the mil Zi by pub Tic yesterday for £2 sfo MJj- W. Henderson being the purchaser.' The asphalt tennis court of the Newmar ket Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club is to be ooened in grand style on Saturday week P Members of.similar clubs through out the district have been invited to ■be present, and Mr Hudson, the tennis cham pion, will select eight of the best players in the city to play the opening match. ■ The Rev J A. Dowie delivered another of his, faith-healing mission addresses last niorht, at the Choral Hall, upon "An Answer to°C!ifistian Difficulties and Objections, comprising: The Book o Job and the Mystery ol Suffering ; Paul's Thorn m the Flesh ; whom. the Lord Chasteneth, &c. There was a good attendance. Mr Howie holds forth to-night upon "The Gospel in Streets and Lanes." . ■ The British and Foreign Bible Society advertise their approaching annual meet ing and the visit of the ; Revi H. J. Eob johns, B. A., the.deputation from the parent Society. . A fancy-dress ball is ■ announced. to: be held in the Foresters' i Hall, Karangahape Road, on 23rd May next. It is to be a combination affair," and to be brilliant and successful. The Devonport Hall, North Shore, was filled last evening by an eager and en thusiastic throng of parishioners ; con nected, with Holy Trinity Church, .the occasion being a sale' of work and fancy articles remaining' from the late successful Egyptian Fair, s The prettily-arranged stalls were under the control of Mesdames Bartley, Bates, Philcox, Brun, Wood, Sims, King, and Russell,' and the Misses Burgess, Philcoxj Williams,Cave,and Lawson ; while refreshments were attended to tby Mes dames Parkinson and? Swainsoti. ,: < The artistic decorations of 'the. _ha,ll. were worthy thehighest' 'encomiums, and comprised a fountain and fern rockery, surrounded. on all sides by flags, ever greens, &c. Some splendid new tab leaux. were shown , during the., evening and elicited applause 'from all. .'They were principally prepared lby ' Messrs THeo. 1 Queree and Alfred I Bartley, I and the.good taste, shown by thpse gentle men, combined with a delfifate mani pulation of the lime-light, produced a most charming and aesthetic effect. Space does not permit _us to enlarge upon the ■ many . subjects, i and ; all being: of such uniform merit.it would be invidious to summarise them; suffice it to say that a further opportunity presents it self this evening for those who wish to beguile a pleasant hour, and at the same tirae.aseist a most worthy object. ~ ,'..-•'• Notwithstanding unfavourable weather last eveniug, the Alexandra-street School room was crowded to excess by the young people belonging to the various Bands of Hope who desire to take part in the annual gathering on the Queen's Birthday. Mr Frith conducted the practice,, and Miss Plnmmer presided at the harmonium. The children made good progress with the pieces selected, and appeared to thoroughly enjoy the exercise songs. ' The 'benefit concert for the Duriedin' Burns Statue Fund which is"being got up by the Auckland Burns Club, is to take place in the City Hall on Thurs day, sth May. l The Committee had a meeting last night to make arrange ments 'as to programme, and a very popular and excellent.entertainment may be expected. Tickets are now, on sale and those who wish to contribute to the Burns' Statue Fund have the opportunity of doing so in a.pleasing:manner..•! ■;. •' . • •■■; In connection with the meetings of house- i holdersto elect School Committees on Mon day, residents on Surrey Hills Estate should note (as 1 reminded by the Newton Committee in. their advertisement) that a portion, of them,;vote in Ponsonby and the remainder in Newton. The dividing .line is the centre of AVilliamson Avenue, re sidents on .the Richmond side voting at Ponsonby, and those ion 'the-Great North Road side going to Newton. [.', : ; ;;; r: We. are requested to call attention to the auction, sale advertised, for ; Monday, of that handsome villa and household furniture in Mackelvie-Street. The house is Avell finished and replete with all conveniences, and situ ated close't6"P6nsonV'yTß6ad. At Mr Upton's, Qu'eeri-street, there are on view four inlaid chess tables made from the richest of* our forest' timbers to the order of the New Zealand Insurance Com pany, which,' together with, complete sets cf chessmen and draughts,'are made for presentation.to,.the Free Public Library, the last;'sitting, having ac ceptedvthem. The tables are very ■ chaste, and designed to .show our beautiful prna mental timber to visitors to our city.' On the edge .is engraved, "Pfef«ented by.i'tlie New-Zealand Insurance Company, l lSS7." A new departure in supplying the local market with' fresh butter has just been made, which .will be of 'interest all who can appreciate the hitherto somewhat scarce table , luxury-of good , butter. A central market,',"- wliero dairy prpdube could be classified and dealt with according tb'.its valueand character, was becomings neces sity, l and the Freezing Company .have done the city a service by,undertaking thei work. Large quantities of .butter' are daily re ceived at the Department's premises, Rail way : Wharf, the pick of wlitch is devoted to the local trade. A large number of young women. are engaged-in weighing off and patting up from rich -looking ;yellow. lumps, and when it is known that the making up of sbetween seven and eight, thousand half-pound pats" constitutes a. day's work, the _, magnitude which the trade lias already assumed may be guessed. For some weeks past a covered van for' the delivery of the Company's '' 5he11, , . , , brand of butter" has .been waiting: upon dealers throughout; the city and suburbs, three times.per week, and so satisfied are Messrs Glanville and: Ellyett, : the department managers, .that they are now placino- the trade on a proper footing; that they are having* two,mpre..vans, of; a\liffhter con struction,' built at the factory' J 6f Cou«ins and Atkin, which are now. well forward and are expected to'be on the : roads in'a fortnight's time. . It is intended, then, to supply all shops m towii and suburbs at least once every day, and in.the summer time perhaps twice daily. With these advantages, the. dealer will,in future have no excuse for sellingthesiclily-looking. stale stuff which has too. often hitherto clone duty as butter, i The Company's advertise ment will be found mthe proper column

.We BEi^VE^hat if1, every! one would use American Co.'s Hop Bitters freely there would w||fe|^^^f« Wilson's Portland Cement is sold in birr* Two.bags equal one cask An* «,,-,;,T-. uags had. in proof of quality fhe An 1, ycanbc authorise its use- on their 'wort* {?v^ n, mel! t Hydraulic Lime is. unequalled ContJ'-l 80" 8 dations, tanks, flooi^Sta,"e^SS??W^ Information free. - J Wilson L an° cl,ea l) Customs-street West, Auck and m™ C°nipan >'- of Wilson's .Portland Cement »nfl?/ tlS lurcrs Lime,-lApyxj| yement and -Hydraulic)

ATHLETIC NOTES.

' ■<»—- —" \.\ | olff NEW FOOTBALL CITJBS M A meeting convened by the Rev. J, g r,. ; for the purpose of forming an -'Arw tion Football* Club" was held at tu: ' V.M.C.A., Rooms last evening.:: :|tsl was a good attendance, and the R ev v Hill occupied the chair. The Chai- ' stated that he had been reque^T several persons to take action in the d' t tion of forming an " Association' PoolkiiS Club," the reasons urged being thsitriit^l many advantaged over the Rugby ea , ' After some discussion it was de|s? "That a Club be formed, to be c »]ul the Auckland Association Football (%{,>' The entrance fee was fixed at 2s 6d J),'" about 30 of those present gave.ln'tfef names as intending members. AprovisionV committee, including the Rev. J. jj V?f Messrs T. West, F. Watkins.'C. 0. S? N. Newcome (Secretary), was elected'!'■ make inquiries re ground; etc., and arrant for a practice match on Saturday next, I vote of thanks to the Chairmari'conclu^,', the meeting. JUNIOR FOOTBALL ASSGCIiTIoiThj i The general meeting of the Junior jW I ciation was held on Friday evening, there was a large attendance of';memW Mr Rigby was voted to the chair. fmS| Chairman read ■ the minutes of the gw general meeting, which -Hjere .adopfj? s The balance-sheet was then, read.;j»i the Treasurer and also adopted. X officers were elected as follows:—p^; dent: E. Mitchels'on, Esq. (re-eleeW': Vice-Presidents: Messrs J. C. Mack?j"i M. Brigham, W. H. Shakespear L - elected), Captain Seccombe, and Jfrj | Jagger. Treasurer: Mr W; Drurniij&J (re-elected). Secretary :Mr D. L.'Smaft (re-elected). Auditors : Messrs \Vj Ite! and F. Bushell. The following V the clubs with colours and .delegate's Rovers, red and black,' Bushell and wj, son ;• Victoria, blue and black, Tayl^jggl O'Cane ; North Shore 111., blue, Mcl^f and Pennaligen ; Remuera, blue and blaeti and blue sash, Rigby and Rich; \}^ (Selwyn), maroon, Smai-t and Hammrj-J. Waveiiey, crimson and blue sash,: Robbiaj'f Otway ; University, blue and crimson 'sa| 1 BICYCLE RACE. ' , The following are the handicaps ||| 5-mile bicycle race, from Onelmnga toAt ! nell, to be run next Saturday s\? c (i H. Johnson, scratch; J. Kennedy *E lmin. ; H. Kinder, 2min. ; B. Koal«l 2imin. ; ; E.A.. GledhUl, 3min.; JM Cooper, 3min. f T. J. Grange, 4i%> < H. G. Kissling, 4min. ; H. M. Hammers 4Jmin.; :A. _V. Penn^ ■ ijmin.; 6, g i Otway, 4Jmin. ; J". Leahy, smiri; X,j p - Cashel, smin.; P. Spencer, smin.; M,}{ MacCallum, SJmin. ; E. R. Brabaz'on. 5; mm. ; J. W-. Winks, 6min. ; A. Stevea". son," 6Jmin. ; G. Wilkie, 9min.';' J.i J, Owen, lOmin. - (limit). Acceptances'insS be in by the 26th inst.

THAT INCENDIARY RATES.

The following incident has: re.MK«l|j|l from a thoroughly trustworthy eouk£ and we give it for what it is worftli ■ Ii may possibly; throw some-light upa the subject of . some, of the recent fca| It appears that a well-known Auckland;1 gentleman was sitting up-later than -iisiiil1 in his study; the other night, when -heSif astonished to .see a large rat creepmj along over the carpet in the . shadow'cf the table. He watched : it, " silently," The animal ' came across a ; few criiiiiiif .that- had dropped from the friipl supper tray, and then having espied a.vi: ■match lying near at hand, seized '~'mjm ' made off with the same. ; Rapidly mwaj" along, the head, of the match, whicm|fl pened to be an unused one, j.pparbiite came in contact with, the woo6en w&'' cotnig of the room ; at, any rate, somehoi. 'or other it ignited, arid blazing up remanS! oh fire after the " skeered "[jroderi^m '.'vamosed." This tale, although",rem# able, is, as far as we. can judge, truthful, arid being so will.render persons perffl more careful. to ■; either use: only safety matches,:or else to keep locked up safe!? all other kinds of these .necessary w dangerous adjuncts to our ciyilisatioh.V|p

V.M.C.A. SALE OF WORK.

We would draw the attention of ourreadefi, to an announcement elsewhere in cbnneatim' - - with the Young Men's Christian Asm® tion, viz : A sale of work to be held on May 10th, 11th, 12th. It promises to beof'more than usual interest, and will' consist of several stalls, including a Jubilee stall, i flower stall, a refreshment stall, a: poultrj: stall, a gift tree, etc., etc. The goods haw been worked by the lady friends of ttoj Association, land' consist f of. articles, for" winter use, as weU as many beautiful goods of an ornamental nature. One item [li particulars we must refer our readers to fh advertisement elsewhere), , t .competitions, with, prizes' of 20s, open to; all. .'., We M sure a large number will enter for the abeva The. prizes will be given away on the.* last evening at nine o'clock. The ;Y.11.£4 announces that every one -attending ™ sale of work will on leaving receive a "Jubi lee meriiento'! gratis. With so rn.ihyrat tractions,;;, we; hope .the sale,-,wimV-iH ceive, that patronage it deserves, ;whM will' encourage the Committee A have worked so hard to erect their hand some building for the especial benefit "of; young men.' The Association is in debt, s)! this sale of work will afford an. jOpportunitj to many who are unable to give' money to send goods for sale, anything will be wel come. Butter, eggs, poultry,; fruit, ami vegetables should not be sent in till the days of sale ; other' goods can be recehedal the rooms at any time. '' : ''.' -

AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS.

Prize Dravrinsr. f There was a crowded Hall last,eyi: :fe the Exhibition of the Society of Arts, w^ , p the drawing for the prizes took place. Tl" t i officers of the Society who prnidcd < I the drawing were the Vice-President, * ir t Maclcechriie,, and Messrs Graves Aic^B Josiah Martin,ll. Claric, and Eilmistcij9 Two children—a boy : and 'a.girl — the tickets. Mr Josiah .1 M» ', I neat little speech said that LSB t ;,! "',i had been taken from the prize lottery, i n lf, eluding lion, members' ticketsjandt : he ; gjM I amount was £94 10s. 'This suni;h'a4j|Kß| divided into.l 7 prizes, tHe values ; of;W>?- H were : one of £20 j two of £10; onoqit* M three of £5 : four of £4; three of £'H, °fxm £2 10s ; and two of £2. The drawM'K J? M then pi'oceeded witlr,and resulted asioUow-jej ; No. SSO, "£2O, Mr Edmiston ; 82S, i! &4ffl Judd • 805, £3, Roberts;:s9o, £2KJ| W. Binney ; 759, £5, J-' £4, Mrs D. Nathan ; . I.2SS, £3, ! Ils MB Clark ; 827, £10, T. Wright; 1,345,'- Ash'tori.; 845,;£2, Rev. D. Bruce; Y'M,;f A. C. Purchas; 1,424, £5, Mrs ])>«',£ 765,,£2, W. R..Bloomfiekl; 444, &>W Owen; 584, £4, Dr. Campbell; Msf"H M: Spooner; 553, £3, DiV StocW m It was further announced- ! " : tion would be open on Monday, U and Wednesday next week, and ano-J-'v Art Union drawn; probably on Wedn« ■>. if sufficient tickets were t-aken up. J «| yesterday the Society purchased-Mr, , '',,,} JjKjg painting, No. SI. " .WjlhShe'.WmM ,ov £31 103. . ' i^.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, SATXJRDAY,-,.4PBiL r 23, 1887.

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.■»IT>V [it, '-." "'" -' -'-■" ."•-'• ' ■"' " ' " 'Tbehirionthly accounts for gas must be paid by'.Moriday next, prthe 25 per cent, will be' lost..' ;■' "' ,-:". ---jMi'Dl'McPh'erson, the well-known vdraper, Karangahape .Road, offers by notice in anotheiv column, a largo shipment of blankets, etc., which he has, specially im ported. A look at the prices should con vlnceithe;rh6st; sceptical as to'the value for cash. Thegoods have justarrived in time fot sMfe'wihter,'and.-are in excellerit coridi tixni. T' A :1 ~ ,■■! ~ ' \'\ ' I eiriinßKS 'ctahving to drath on account of their,, inability "to digest food, 'will find a' most marvellous fooei'aiidreiiiedy, iii Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liviii WM. with Hyi-opiiosi-hitrs;: .Very palatable and'easily "digested: R«Jtl the following testimonial:. " irrave^S(-'"l'e<l"s<''o'ITSEAIULSION,.irii cases of t'hiluVen. suffering from wasting'and mal-nutrition,, ancTcaiffeport niost favorably' of its good, effect; it has beeu'W each case taken most readily. ,'.'•■ _■- , Js««*,-«i:i .'. .- ",. \V. Phkkins; M.R.C.S.. #i -/j! 'j t '•' Medical Supt'.; f.urleigji Hospital, Ene. Laitf'eWd-smili triflesat.aU Gh<tmii\i. «< .tt'aod asM,,



IF in need of a stimulant take Wolfe's Sciixapps. LACE CURTAINS 2 LACE CUR TAIN'S !!—A New Style of Lace Cur tains. Although the newest of the newest de sign, will be sold at 35 per cent, less than their value, at T. Shorts Great Clearance Sale, by order of the Kxeutors. /~\ A T M E A L. ASK YOUR GROCERS FOR MOIR & CO e 'S. PRONOUNCED TO BE THE BEST OATMEAL ~ : IN THE. MARKET. if AUTUMN DBA PER Y. MILNE & riHOYCE Are now Opening r.r tibelr AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY, AUTUMN AND WINTER .DRAPERY, Ex ~.s. RUAPEHU, KAIKOURA, DORIC, and TONGARIRO. They have' been all bought in the very best Home and Continental Markets for each class of goods. They will be found MODERATE IN PRICE, though in the Latest Fashion. Such Qualities only are kept which can be Safely Recommended for Serviceable Wear, and being Marker at a very Small Profit, M. & C. hope that their endeavours . jo"giro 'a Good Article at a Moderate Price will be appreciated. - INSPECTION IS INVITED. - ■ . ; • •£,; Patterns and Prices Sent on Application. MILNE & CHOYCJE. QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS, AUCKLAND. ■ y T s\ '._ ..■ •'. , ■ ' "'■ .' '" ■' [A CARD] DR. LEGER JERSON, Parnell (late Dr. Goldsbi-o's rftsitlenoe). attends i'or Con-, sulfation : At Horns. Bto 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. Aickin's Pharmacy, Queen-street, 1 to 2 and 7 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Psnmure and Otahulm. ■ Telephone 476. REVOLUTION i»|*AA REvoLU'AtoN gnoww What to eat, drink, and avoid- GOOD FOOD! GOOD TEA! Avoid paying high pkices for them. THE NEW PROVISION WAREHOUSE, UPPER SYMONDS STREIS? (opposite Winstone's) \ Is now in full operation to supply the pviblic with Goods at such prices as will really astonish you. Ttollmp and bring your kits with you i. nd have them filled with good cheer for little,or nothing. HAMS,' BACON, CHEESE, POTATOES,\ ONIONS, CANDLES, THiE CHOICEST OF TEAS, ETC., ETC., ETC. We intend to sell cheaper than any other house, and all Goods ar<S guaranteed. It will pay you to trade with us. L. & S. STORE, UPPER SYMONDS-STREET. (opposite Wjnstone's). , aarClosed Friday evo at ennset and re ppen Saturday afternoon, .. _; _ ~;....



JOHN LAMB, of the Auckland Rollei Hills and Biscuit Manufactory, Fort-street, takes the liberty of Intimating to the public that lie has put on the market a " PATENT POR RIDGE HEAL," made from puro wheat, which is much cooler than oatmeal; and it will bescci: from.the analysis of Mr J. A. Pond, Colonia: Analyst, which is annexed, that this is :i mosl valuable food, ami it is giving entire satisfaction. It can be obtained utmost of the leading grocers in Auckland and suburbs in 71b bags" and up wards, and Brown Bread made from this meal from the leading bakers. In making the por ridge, the water should be boiling before. Uu meal is put in. » Auckland, February 12,1557. J. Lnmb, Esq., Auckland. Sir,—At your request I obtained a sample ol your "Porridge Meal" from your mill on the 3UI ulto., and have examined the sample, with the following results :- Analysis. Moisture .. .. .. .. .. 12-35 Soluble Albuminoids no Sugar, Gum, and Dextrine.. .. o'lo Gluten 7'Cl> Cellulose .. i^B Starch and Fat 70"3G Ash \ •Oβ 100- This sample was produced entirely from wheat, and these results show the preparation of a valu able article on food from which a largo propor tion of the bran hus been removed. The nitro genous matter is present to a greater degree than it would bo in Hour prepared'from this wheat, while the retention of the ucriii in the meal adds greatly to its value as a flesh-pro ducer, owing to the large amount of albumi noids thus retained. The ash is heavier than in ordinary wheat Hours, and as this is chiefly composed of phosphates, which are very im portant as bono-fqrming materials, it will be seen how beneficial this food will .prove to children. lam of opinion that this preparation will prove of great dietetic value, but. to ensure its easy assimilation by the system it will re quire care in cooking, and will need at least thirty minutes at a boiling temperature to attain this result. I have the honour to bo Your obedient servant, J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. DENTIS TMRTy"! Mr. A. L. SMITH, SURGEON DENTIST, OSBORNE HOUSE, Corner cf WEtXESUCJ AND ITOBSON' STREETS, Supplies Artificial Teeth without extracting .tramps but if decayed teeth nro taken out & temporary denture is fitted while the gum* are Mealing, doing away with the ir.convenienco of Dcinj? months without tooth. OTHER DENTISTS' WORK REFAIRED OLD SETS REMODELLED. Charges Moderate. Gas ad.T.li: Watered. Tram Cars pass the house. 1W ° l) £ L s - Beys Mccban!ea) Genius can bt supplied with Mode) Ecelne Fillings, consisting of Cylinders. Tnps. Safety Valves, Whistles &e. J. HOWBEN, Jeweller, Queen-street "ORINCE CF WALES 13GTEL, JL II 0 W I C Iv. MRS. IIINDLEY, Proprietress. The above Hotel has been renovated and im prcved, and affords good Accommodation to Visitors. Parlies driving out on Sundays, and requiring . Dinner, are respectfully requested to Telephone the day previous. Good Paddocks and Stabling, with best oaten chafi", hay, and corn. N the 12th of May, 1702—the year made memorable in French history as that in which the Republic was proclaimed—a French naturalist, Labillardiere, in distant Van Diemen's Land, discovered the Australian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus Globulus). Three generations later this fever-destroying, health-promoting tree was destined to transform miasmatic plains and fevcr-breedinp marshes into healthful resorts, and by virtue of its many healing properties- become an inestimable boon to the alllicted. It is a powerful germicide. It promotes a healthy reaction in troublesome skin complaints, and the ellcets may with certainty be experienced by trying Aiclrin's Eucalyptus Ointment. 2s per Pot. 0 CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. ON APPLICATION TO E. PORTER AND CO.. AGENTS FCH NOBEL'S -EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, The services of the Company's Travelling In structor can be obtained, ■without charge, to advise in the use of Nobel's Dynamite, Gelatine Dynamite, and Blasting Gelatine, and Superin tend Blasting Operations, It is requested that applications be sont in as early as possible to E. PORTER & CO., Queen-street. mHE AMERICAN CORN BROOM COMPANY, 1 , EXMOUTH STREET, AUCKLAND. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. . rpHE STANDARD INSURANCE CO. OF NEW ZEALAND. FIRE, MARINE, AND GUARANTEE. Capital .. .. • ..,£1,000,000 With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. HEAD OFFICE : PRINCES-St., DUNEDIN. FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE accepted at lowest current rates. FIDELITY of persons in Situations of Trust guaranteed. Prompt Settlements made.' OFBice: COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. FREDERICK NUTTHR, Manager, Auckland Branch. P. 0.8., 284] [lIIGII-STIIEET ARTHUR TVT A s Y > ;-.;■; ' Jμ. manufacturers' agent and WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. FOR SALE, Plain Enamelled, and \ Coloured Window Glass. 'V ' Wire Nails Portland Cement Royal Remy Starch Safety Matches Havanna and Manilla Cigars Claret and Brandies lii ISH ER. & C 0., 1 WHOLESALE SHIPPING AND FAMILY '. BUTCHERS, Established 1864. By Special Appointment to His Excellency tic "Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois; His Excellene> Sir James Ferguson ; and 11. R.H. the Dulco o£ Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the \ "QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. \ Families waited on in Town or Suburbs, POVJLTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers in Game •\ Home-cured Hams and Bacon \ Corned BeeH in Largo Quantity. Importt , of Sausage Casings \ The Trado Supplied \ N.B.—Calves' Rennets. ?3j Customers Supplied with Ice.



TO SHIPPERS, GROCERS, AND AGENTS. t \ SALT BEEF , .FKKSH BUTTER (perfection) 1 SALT BUTTER (a luxury) CHEESE, HONEY ■ OATS, POTATOES HOPS, &c, &c, &C. ; May be had on application to— . ANDREW EDCH ANA N, : ! . Broker and Commission Agent, Customs-street East. ; TUBILEE UMBRELLAS! ; V JUBILEE UMBRELLAS: A New Feature in ' Umbrellas with -1 unique Handle, Sword, Crown, and 11.1. W Majesty s bust. The only Now Style of ~i Umbrella in Auckland, forming v hand- Hi some present, for a Udy, for 20s only. LACE CURTAINS ! CO LACE CURTAINS ! A New Style of Lace Curtains. Al though the newest of the newest designs, fV] will be sold at thirty-live per cent, less '"H than their value. (^) BLANKETS! BLANKETS! BLANKETS! „-( Buyers of Blankets should come utid sec our window. Note the quality and tbc i*^ ; Rotl»''cd Prices. rH /CLOTHING! CLOTHING! V CLOTHING ! CJU Try the Great Clearance Sale before pur- -«—■ chasing Clothing for yourself or sons. HH X . , r -> P VELVETEENS! VELVETEENS ! w ' s VELVETEENS. g . _ One Shilling per yard. r , v, ■__ . .. _ . j^^ MANTLES. FUR CAPKS, FUR WRAPS, CASIIMEKK CLOAKS, S WATERPROOF CLOAKS, I £jj '~ Now being offered in the Si.ow Roorr:.| t """ " "" ~ """ CL° LACE CURTAINS! 7w A LACE CURTAINS! g Lace Curtains of Hie most Choice Ue- g signs. Jiiil lirougui forward, and will q be offered durtr.s ii'.e Great Clearance r/-\ Sale. \f J g PV-3HES! PEUSHES! PLUSHES! i. AJ thatics, al 2s lid per yard; iin- Q5 r.:ei)3Oiy reduced in price. _ /COLOURED KID CLOVES, BLACK M V' KIirCLOVKe. <-ttßtior.ed, ttt la bd, V-M put pair—nut one-qaaner ti.eir val'je. | £f) CO U NTERP ANE S, QUIL TS, TOWELS. TOWELLING. SHEET- rf) '■ INGS. TICKINGS, its fuct. every article in tbc Manchester Department, at cnor- ■ mo'is'.y Reduced Prices. HOSIERY! HOSIERY! HOSIERY I Ludics and Children's Hosiery, all reciucea in price. l_j p ENL T INH REDUCTIONS 3N EVERY ARTICLE. AT T. SHORT'S GREAT CLEARANCE SALE, E\' OnDER OS THE EXECI'TORS. T\ RA?E' X V STO CX, FROM NEWTON, TO EE ISOLD CHEAP FCR CASH, We have Bought this day tho DRAPERY AND FANCY GOODS . STOCK Of Mr James Dohcrty, Karangahapo Road Newton, and REMOVED IT TO OUR PREMISES, .'anctioD of Queen and Grey-streets, where wo will hold a CHEAP S A. L E THREE WEEKS, tsr and ' IBS SELL IT OUT AT ABOUT HALIP PRICE. DRESSES AT HALF PRICE MANCHESTER GOODS AT HALF PRICE MILLINERY AT HALF PRICE HATS, TIES, ETC., AT HALF PRICK UNDERCLOTHING AT HALF PRICE CORSETS AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE DRESS TRIMMINGS AT HALF PRICK LACES FROM TWOPENCE PER YARD. JACKETS, JERSEYS, ULSTERS, ETC., ALT. AT HALF PRICE FOR CASH. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Our MISS DEMPSEY will make up Dresses, etc., Bought at the Sale at n Cheap Rate, so that cuHtomers can have Fashionable : Dresses at merely nominal prices. W. & J. BEEHAiN & CO., THE "CASTLE" LIIAPERY HOUSE, JUNCTION QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. KUSSIA-N- Tea Packing Company's PURE BLENDED TEAS. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. Tho "New Zealand Herald" says:—"On ac count of their trade in the now celebrated Russian Co.'s Blended Teas having , grown too large tor their old premises in Iligh-stroot, Messrs John Eavlc and Co. have opened, an office and depot at ,207, Queen-street, next Arthur's Mart. Tho new premises have been most elaborately fitted up in black and gold, and the uniqueness of the decorations, both inside and out, make the place one of tho sights* of the city, showing that the firm have faith in tho futuro of their Blended Teas. Messrs Earle & Co. are well.known in Auckland as clever and reliable tea exports, and that they have taken a liand in the pushing of the now line of teas is, to our mind, a sufficient proof that the article offered is what it is represented to be." Tho Auckland Evening StjMi says :— "Messrs John Earlo & Co., the renowned tea tasters and dealers in Auckland, h.avo now opened in Queen-street, next Arthur and Buddies Mart. There are few men nbo.'it who understand teas better than Mr Earlc. He has given the tea business his sole attention for ' years, and as a blonder of pure teas ought to , re ceivoxa large support from the hundreds of homes in Auckland. He deals in nothing but teas, and may certainly claim to bo the people's tea blender." Besides these expressions of approval from the public press, we aro in almost daily receipt of ihe most encouraging testimonials regarding the. superiority of our Russian Co.'s Pure i Ulendod Teas over all other packet teas, and the rapid and steady increase in our trade siiows that the tea drinkers of the colony aro apirocitttinpr our efforts to place in their hands Pure- and Properly Blended Teas at prices 1 within the , reach of all. These Teas put up in packets bearing the Company's label and trade mark (without which none are genuine) may be had through any respectable grocer, or at the Tea Depot, 207, Queen-street, Auckland. JOHN EARLE & CO.,' TEA MERCHANTS. ' : POST-OFFICE BOX No. 206. Agents wanted where not already represented. i J. MURRAY M.D., MRC.S. Hours for Consultation: 11 to 1 D.m., at Pond's Homoeopathic Pharmacy, 153, Queen-street; 2to 3 p.m., and 7to 8 p.in, at Residence. Lower Symonds-street. Telephone 130 Vaccinations at Pond s, 1 p.m., TUESDAY aiuIFRIDAY lft/r J. S A UN.D ■ E R S BEGS TO CALL ATTENTION TO : A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' v TRIMMED FELT' HATS, Also— --> - - MAIDS' AND CHILDREN'S BEAVER ( ,:''■ ' XjmßfS- (Extra: Value), jKJ \M. J. SAUNDERS, , ,_,.. R° AD ' PARNELIi/ 5