Births.

*ffiSSS^»AS*«asrS

GIBSON -On May 25, at Otahumi, the wifo of John Gibson of a daughter. HOPKINS.-On May 20, at FrankUn Road, tho wifo of C. Hop;-insof a son. WTi-rtr n AT, —On Mar 23. at Frankton, Hanul tinfto" Uo o£Mr if Pctoral ol «, WU»

Marriages.

KOHN—MAITLAND.-On Apri! 12, at Christ KOlmrcl,, NorVSod. Max W. t & to Florence, oldest daughler of G. 11. Maitland, of Dunedin, Otitgo, NowZoaland.

Deaths.

BYRNES — \t his residence, Kvbcr Pass, James fffiti^^ktiSjit* residence for HAUPEU.-On May 23, at- Sanilown Villa, . was peacc.-Tauranga papers plcaso C,opj% AuckLnd.-Thames papers pieaw cop.v. TWTVNTTT-On ■ April .1, at Coloj' Lodge, MKor"oo- Ilo a dA>aluW M^dJMMtJ^n i Christopher Villieni-Mlnmtt. l»to Owrtwn 14th Kejiiuent, and of bydney, JNow souui SHAw!-On May 21, at' Casttetow, fridge

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under:—

Tnis Day.

For m'Whitiangi, Gum Town, Upper Mill, aud Tairua, per lona, at 5 p.m. • . rvTinn For Wlmnsarei Heads, Parua, Woimi. Whan- Karoi, Kamo.nmiMangapai, per Wolhngton, For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 28th mat. ForWaiwera, Te Kapu, and Wurkworth, per Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Katikati, Aonjcntctc, Tauranp, and Opotjki (via Thames), per Rotomuhana, at 3.*! p.m. • ■ For Tnamcs, per Itotoinahana, at i p.m. Monday, 30th mat. For Putiki and Coromandol, per Coromandol, atIL3Oa.JU. , Tuesday, 31 st inst. For United Kingdom.otc. via Rio do Janoiroand Plymouth (per Aorangi from Lyttelton, . June), per Hawea, at H a.m. For money orders, roßlstorert lot tors and nows pajicrs, at JO a.m. Unitod Kingdom mail will be duo at Plymouth on tho lltli July. S. B. BISS, Cbiof Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

Tatoakga, this day.—Arrived : Oma pore, from Auckland, 8.30 a.m. Lyttelton, this day.—Arrived : Aorangi, from Port Chalmers, 6.45 a.m. Waitaba, this day.—Sailed : Staffa, for Onehunga 11.45 a.m. «

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

THE FRENCH CRISIS.

M. DE FEEYCINOT TO THE

RESCUE

(REUTEK.)

Paris, .May 26. M. DE FREYCINCT,.who, after declining to form a new ministry, had along con ference with M. Grevy yesterday, lias now accepted the task.

THE DISASTER AT PARIS.

MANY PERSON'S SERIOUSLY

INJURED,

GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.

[reuter's telegram.]

PARIS; May 26. From latest accounts it appears that the loss of life at the Opera < Comique, where fire broke out dur ing the performance of " Mignon," * last night was greater than at first reported. In addition to the deaths among the performers, 60 persons* were more, or less seriously It is also feared that -there are several bodies buried in the ruins of the building, -which -is completely de skoyed.

A TERRIBLE SCENE.

DARKNESS, TERROR, & PANIC,

[stECiAL.]

London, May 26

The' scene at the fire at the Opera Comique in Paris was indescribable. When the ajarm was given an employ^ in the tlieatre turned the gas out, and the aiidienje were left Jh darkness. Many were unable to find the doors; and some of both sexes in their desperation jumped from 'ha vyindows at a great .height, and were killed!: ' 'The ' majority' of the ludience got out ; safely through the ordinary.-: outlets, which were abun dantly provided. Fully six casualties vie reported.

TURKEY AND CRETE.

THE EATS TO PROCLAIM

MAKTIAL LAW,

(eeutek's telegram.)

.:• ■ Constantinople, May 26. The Ottoman Porte Has refused '.lie ■ demands of the ( Cretan in labifcants, and threafcona to proclaim na/ti.^l Jjiw thto«ghoub tho island un iess tiaey tliey are a£ once withdrawn- G.v«*t UjjfopeAfl Fowoi's, however, irs i^^Wifel^'Tti^fief ixo& carrying

TREASON IN TURKEY.

PLOT TO DEPOSE EME -■-■> SIULTFASJ."

ABBBST «* urSSHJIS

Tbe Hero of I'levua Implicated

(SPECIAL.)

London, May 26

Considerable sensation has been caused in Turkey by the discovery of a plot to de pose the Sultan, and place his nephew on the throne

The conspiracy was widespread amongab officials of the State, but tho authorities have succeeded in frustrating tho conspira tors' plot, which is attritmtcd mainly to Russian influence.

Several Russians who were active parci pators and largo numbers of Turkish officers been arrostd.

Osman Pasha and a number of prominent Bheitks and Palace favourites have been banished for complicity

(Special.)

DEATH OF SIR CHARLES COOPER.

Obituary: Sir Charles Copper, X.8., formerly Chief Justice of South Aus-; tralia, agod 92.

BISHOP BARRY AND THE JUBILEE.

Bishop Barry, of Sj'.dney, preaches the Jubilee sermon at Cainbridgo Uni versity on Sunday.

(Special.)

THE FRENCH ARMY READY FOR WAR.

London, May 26.—General Bou langer declares that the Trench army is in a state of readiness iv tho event of war.

CONCERT.

A Complimentary Concert was given last night by the Orchestra of tho Auckland Choral Society, at tho Choral Hull, in honour of Mr Charles Hcmus who has so long been associated with tho musical world of Auckland, thero was a large audience and the programing being well selected, although there were few 'novelties contained therein, was listened to with evi dent satisfaction by all present. The closing piece was, as ia usual with con certs in which Herr Schmitt is the ruling spirit, a waltz by Strauss, the " Weimer Wald." The first item " L'ltaliana in Algeria \ (Rossini) was of course well given by, tho Orchestra, after which Miss Culpaii gave with her usual flexibility of stylo tho beautiful song of Arditi's "The Dream of Love." An andante upon the violin, from Mendels sohn's violin concert, by Herr Carl Sclunitt was responded to with loud applause. Tho next song, "Take Back My Heart," by Mr A. Taylor was perhaps tho event of the! evening being sung in that gentlemans best style. Tho singer was welcomed with sounds of applauae. MissCulpan accom- g anied upon tho piano and a 'cello solo y Mr F. Edger during a rest in j the song was well done. Mr G. I'aque came next with a 'cello solo. As a master of this instrument, wo have none in Auckland like him, and Mr Paguo re ceived tho first encoro of the evening. Tho piece was a novelty, being from one of Kombcrg's concerts, and was n, gQ>n> exquisitely put before tho audience. A sweet little "Adagio from Quartette in G Minor" followed, by Messrs G. and J. Hemii3, Clough,, and Edgcr, which; bomg 3 encored, the lovely little minuet by -Boocai-in ■was given in all the beauty of its quaint musical arrangement. Mrs Judson next sang "Lullaby," with a violin solo by Mr C. Hemus, both performers being in good form, and the first' part of the evening's amusement wound up with the " Rolling Drums March" by the orchestra., 'ibis piece, in which cres cendo and diminuendo, similar somewhat to the Turkish March, is likely to become a great favourite here. ' The orchestra commenced tho second part with an overture from "Zanetta," after which Mr J. Knox sang the "Beacon." This gentloman. has a powerful and well trained voice. Mr Impey's ~ clarionet solo was rather too long, ; although well given. Mrs Clutsam.sang two charm ing songs " Dv best wic eino JJlume," Hnr tree. and " London, Eree, Schuman, with artisitic feeling and grace. The concert was one of tho most successful of the many that have been heard in the Choral , Hall, and we hope to hear many such.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The weekly meeting took place this after noon, there being present: The Chairman (•Mr.S. Luke, and Messrs J. W. Carr. D. Goldie, J. H. .Upton, Theo. Cooper, R. Udy, and J. M. Lennox Reduction of Cai'itation. _A communi cation from tho Education Department notified the Board that tho Estimates pro vide for an extra capitation allowance to Education Boards of 4fe instead of i fls. This would reduce tho monthly capitation payments by Id — Referred to Training College Visiting Committee. Mr Hakkison's Lwttebs re Syllav.us, etc. • The City School Committee forwarded Mr Harrison's letters (already published iii Star) re syllabus and Inspector Fidler's examination of Beresford-street School, be speaking for them the Board's careful con sideration "with the view of moving the Minister of Education to so alter the aylhv bus as to make the subjects dealt with more in character with tlie requirements of primary schools." - i ■■■ ' ■■' -I '--. Ponsonby. -The Committee urged the immediate repair of the asphalt in tho cor ridors, the top-dressing of the whole of the asphalt, the renewal of broken. wooden steps, the'repair of five Venetian blinds, the repair of open tile drain, gratings and urinal, and the provision of fine scoria for the playground. Mas VVakdaxdthe Kindergarten.—lt was resolved on the motion of Mr Theo. Cooper " That this Board begs to convey to Mrs Dudley , Ward its thanks for and sympathy with fcho Christian and philauthropic effort she is now making to establish a Kindergarten school in this city and regrots that it' is 'prevented * by law from voting .any portion of its funds for, the a(ssistancc of such a 5ch001...: A copy of the resolution is to be forwarded to Mrs Ward. , ;

ExrEHiMENTAii Free Night School.—lt was agreed on tho recommendation of the Training Collego i Visiting j; Committee, " That a-,freo night school be opened at Newton East subjectl to arrange ments being made with, the Committee for the use of tbs building and

ithat the headmaster ; , (Mr Coates) be consulted on : the matter;. ..also; that an intimation be.bonye'yed tp^the Giby Schools Committee and to the deputation of clergy, that ii is proposed to open this school as an experiment.

A SHIPWRECHED SAILOR TURNS ROBBER.

(BY TELEGB,ArH—r.R:U33 ASSOCIATION),

. : ; Naj?ieb, this day Ons of the crew of tho ship Northumber land has been sentenced to four months im prisonment for " sticking up "a child and robbing -her of a roticule containing thirty

shillings,

TOPICS OF THE DAY.

(From ouk London CoRBEsroKDENT.)

Lokdok, April 7. Mrs Brown Fotter's I>cbut

The debut of the American elocutionist, Mrs Brown Potter, at; #10 Haymarket Theatre last week, was a very groat occasion indeed. ILR.-H., the Prince of Walee, who had already spent a long morning at ono of tho lady's rehearsals,was present with a brilj lianfc suite (but'without the Princoen), and amongst the obßorvod of all observers were Lady Cdl'in Campbell, Mr Geo. Lewis, Caro lino, .Duchess of Montroee, (" Mr Manton"), MrArthiir Dacro and his wife (Amy Roselle), and social, literary and -artistic notorieties innumerable. "Man and' Wifo" is a deadly dull play, wliich owed its success at tho old Prince of Wales's Theatre entirely to the strength of a cast which included Hare, Coghlan, Dcwar, tho Bancrofts .and Lydia Footo- at that time perhaps^ the most powerful of, living actresses in: a pathetic part like Anno Silvester. Mrs Brown Potter is the very antithesis of, Lydia ,: Footo. Sho has not .an atom of repose about her. Tho unfortunate heroino in her btJrids becomes a wriggling; jumpy, screechy and most tiresome person No doubt Mrs Potter was over nervous. Certainly she had every right to be. The audience (curious evidently, rather than friendly) 'proved cold as a stone, oven tho complimentary greeting usual.., on a debutante's ontranco being omitted. Nor, as tho play progressed, did tho applause increase. Mrs Brown Potter, in point of fact, was. a failure, and tho revival would have been irrepresaibly dam ned but for the superb acting of Mr E. S.j Willard as tho brutal athleto Geoffrey Delamayne, Since Me Willard created that unique and splendid Scoundrel "Tho Spider" in "The Silver King" ho has had no such chance ■as this, and ho avails himself of his opportunities to the full. In the grout scone of tho last act, where tho spoiled bully is struck by paralysis in the very midst of his bully ing, Wilkrd's acting was vory fine indeed, and held tho house- spell-bound. The curtain fell amidst deafening applause, to which Mrs Brown Potter eceincd nt first inclined to respond. Fortunately she didn't. Willard, however, gracefully led her forward when acknowledging hisown "call" and handed along a largo wreath of.ilowors.over which the departing " gods " waxed somewhat derisive. Altogether Mrs Brown Pottor pulled through a difficult ordeal fairly luckily, considering her limited powers. To cull her tho'■"American Mrs Langtry "is simply nonsence. She has not a tithe of either the beauty or the talent of that lady. Easter Novelties. Whenever a change of programme is necessary at tho Savoy it will tako tho form 6f a revival of " H.if.S. Pinafore." Mr Gilo'tte's. American " war " play "Held by tho Enemy" was successfully produced at a matinee at the Princesses Theatre on Saturday, and will forthwith replace Mr Jones's luckless "Noble Vagabond" in the evening bill. Tho run of " Faust •at tho Lyceum •is to be followed by a revival of " The Bells," as Ellen Terry needs a prolonged holiday and Irving is busy studying Lord Byron's " Wernor " for the Woßtland Marston benefit. Kate Vatighan's Old Comedy Company have passed from " The School for Scandal " to " Masks and Faces," in which the fair Kate attempts the role, of " Peg Woflington," made famous years b.ack by Mrs Sterling | and more latterly by Mrs Bancroft and Mrs Bernard Becre. It is a foolish experiment. Miss Yaughan's " Kate Hardcastle " I liked, ! and man y worse actresses have worn pow ! dor1 as " Lady Teazle," but her Peg is a sadly depressing performance. Sho hasn't the animal spirits for the part. Possibly, though, recollections of Mrs Bancroft's in imitable •' Mistress Woffington " make one hypercritical.;

Sons by the Piitaccss Beatrice

A new song set to Herne's well-known lines, commencing " In the sunny month of May," by. the Princess Beatrice, has just been published by Boosey ,<k Co. It is a simplo not unattractive melody, with a par ticularly easy accompaniment,-and in this year of Queen-worship will probably be popular. Both Her Majesty and the Princess are indefatigable musicians, play ing duets, either together or with one of the Maids of Honour for an hour or two every clay. It is an absolute iihe qua yon now that all young ladies receiving Court ap pointments must bo accomplished pianists. Moreover, the nearest way to the Queen s heart is said to be through the late lamented Prince Consort's classic compositions. ; His defunct Highness lolt ".books full of 'sym phonies, and sonatas, which are generally considered crude and drcary,and most unin teresting works, but which the Queen natul'ally thinks perfection; On ons occasion years ago, wishing to obtain an unbiassed criticism, Her Majesty sent a volumo of her Royalspouso's music anonymously to Sir Michael Costa, representing tlio com poser as a young German Kapellmeister. " Dull trash !" was .the great man's subcincli yet unpromising verdict, and the Queen never forgave it. To this day, nothing of Coßta's. is .ever; allowed, either ; in the Court band, concerts, or chapel programmes. /.'

' Popular sougs

We' are all tired to death "of" Queen of my Heart" and "Mine To-day," which, within the:lost few.'months,1 have become as detestably 'popular as "In the Glbam irjgoV: " Once., .Again," and "Golden Love," were each 'in their, 'day. If by any chance, however,' the former should'nofc have travelled your way, get it. The refrain is delicious till it grows " hack neyed:" Cow en's- "Wee Wifee " I think-1 mentioned favourably some mails back.

George Perkins the ex-champion sculler of England, sails for "Anstrrilia by the s.s. Iboria to-day; A " bumper" benefit was.-provided for him'v at the South London Palaco on thd night after the race for • tho Gity and Suburban, when he modestly .announced his intention of " knocking spots " out of some of our Aus tralian oarsmen.

Tho ' police have secured information that will ■ justify them in, laying about fourteen- charges 'of .:■ robbery against the prisoner, Shelly. The property stolen, by him is valued at about ,£IOO, of which about £G0 has been rocoverod.

A man of ; colour, named-Moozer was brought down from Russell in the s.s. Clansman-; this .morning, having1 jbeen sentenced, to. one.: month's r imprison^ ment with hard labour on the charge of harbouring a runaway seaman from, the whaler Niger,

INSURANCE OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.

(bt tblegbaph—6>tk bepobtbb).

Wellington, this day;

Thb Government have insured to.their ful value the telegraphand post.office^in Christ church, Auckland and Dunedin, the risk in each case being divided between. _thei five New Zealand offices'—the New Zealand National Colonial, Standard, and Union. The propriety of insuring all Government buildings throughout the" Colony above Lf),000 in value is also under consideration and the Insurance Companies have been in vited to make proposals on the subject.

Queen'i? Jubilee.—While the, public of Auckland'havc been bothering their heads aver tho best methods of cclebratimr to/r 0 her Most Glorious Majesty tho Q"ecn- *° undcisijrncd has not been idle, but has made some wonderful bargains in Bacon Cheese Hums, IButtcr. etc., and intends soUi ig «icm .it fablonsly low pncCs.-Note the aflfli csb. oo Onerattvc Provision Stores flute larnVr«n n^?' vision Co.), City Market. John Eaton, Manager

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Aactionv. . .. TO-MORROW, at 10.a0 a.m. « ' D. F. EVANS Will sell at his mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 10.30 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Comprising— Half-Tratcr Bodstcafl, Cnno Kookor, Fender and Irons, Coal Scuttles. Mirror. Harmonium. Pal- Uttß*k, Mattresses Meat Safe Chest DrawoJS, Washstontls and Dressing Tables, and Biuwlry lot of Household Requiaitcs, etc., etc. W. 9. COOHBAMB] ' l^- DACfiB MONDAY; MAY 30. ' : COMPORT ABLE RESIDENCE, ONE AND A HALF ACRES LAND, ONEIIUNGA. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 30th May, at twelve o'clock, A LLOTMENT 1 and Park. Lot 3, Section _A_ G Onchunga. having a frontage of 220 feet toAlbort-iiireetand 297 foot to Grey-street, con taimng one and a lin.!£ acres nvst-clus. volcanic land, all fenced and planted: it commands a grand view of thoMamikau Harbour and ota huhu, and hiis erected thereon a GOMbORI AJiIji: KESIDENCIfi, but very; recently built, well-iinished throughout, contaiijinß seven good, rooms, fitted witli every convenience : gas and water laid on, range in kitchun, thrco register grates in other rooms. PS—lf not sold as a whole tho property will be subdivided and sold in lpte as per plan at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. * tMFsdTy, SpWtS. IMPORTANT SALE, [i „.___ TO MINERAJjOGISTS. ART AND CURIO COLLECTORS, Etc. T. M. JACKSON ! Has been favoured with iiißtructions from Mr S Coomces to sell on tho premises, Grey r^KSßaraSo^&Scto of Xl CARKFUSLY SELECTED CASK 6OF STUFFED BIIUJS, Minerals. Sholla. &m., clusMfled by Mr Riosohek: 10 large Water. Paintings of New-Zealand Scenery, by Hoytc and others; i largo Steel Plato EngravinK», a number of Photographs, Oleographs, Chromo Lithographs, Statuettes, etc. AlfaO, 5-ootaye, 0-stop Hiirnionium by Alexander Et iiia, about %0 vols. Books, largo Plate Glaus Mirror in gilt framo, Glass Chandelier, and few articles of furniture. , . , . On view on Tuesday and morning of. sale. , Further particulars and catalogue to bo obtauioa from tho auctioneer. T. M. JACKSON, Vulcan Lane. TUESDAY, MAY 31. ' RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. CLEARING-OUT SAT.E OF BOOTS AND « SHOES, - SHOP FIXTURES, GLASS CASES, BRASS MOUNTINGS, SEWING MACHINES, ETC. . GABRIEL LEWIS ' ~.''.. Hns received instructions froii Messrs Hurlo & Son to sell, on their Premises, li.aranganapo roiid. on abovo date, nniffi WHOLE OF THEIR-STOCK- OF «X BOOTS AND SHOES. (Colonial and Eng liKh-mnue Goods,), Glase Cases, FiWinKP. Klaßlid Machine, Patching Machine, Sewing and other Machines, ... ; NO RESERVE, f | I Wool! hides, sheepskins, j : ■ TAX.LOW. HUNTER & NOLAN, ' ... Auctioneers. X, 0. CARK.] ' [B. D. TONKS. j TUESDAY NEXT, At IT o'Clock. TOBACCOS! ... TOBACCOS! TOBACCOS 1 CIGARS ! CIGARETTES !' ' ' '■'' ''"'■ ' B. TONIvS' & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday r"^ASES CI''OVER THE WATER" ;£> TOBACCO -::- ■-■; | Each S boxes, Pocket pic7.es .6. ones do. d. doublo thick pocket pieces, ouc!> S boxes 2 ciises <io, do. Gold Bars, each 5 boxes • 2 enses do, do, 12s Twist, each 6 boxes. • ~...- 1 case do, do, Navy Lumps. A boxes ft cases do, do, Short Gs, each' 5 boxes 5 ciiscs rto. do. flat £s, c.ach 7 boxes ' 5 cases do; do. twist, eacli 0 boxes - v s leases " Phoenix :' Tobacco, each 4 boxes IDS . :.. ■ ; r'i ■■ . 5 cases "Pawnee" do. cachlboxos 10s 50,0 Hi Cifiais, various brands 15,000 C'itrarcttes, Kaiser-I-Hind and other brands WANTED, a Furnished Cofctago or. House, in suburbs or city, for family without cliildrcn. References exchanged.—Ad drcii3P.O..Hox'lSß. W 6 • T ___l 'G- | E ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF ALBERT LANDKRS. ~ Return tickets to andfrom Holenaville wUI be issued by tho Railway .Department, available till Juno-J. The"faVes arc -First Clnss, 10a.'Id. i Second Clasß, Gs. 1 Id. Fares by steamer to Port Albert and back,1 JOg.- •. ■■-:■;■■* .' ."•■•'■ Tiio steamer will leuvc Holensvillo on the arrival of tho Hrst .train from Auckland TO-MORROW (Saturday) MORNING. Tho train leaves Auckland Station at 7 a.m. BON A-FIDE CJ ALE AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST ~,,,,. OF JEW ELLERY, WATCHES, ~ CLOCKS, ELECTRO-PLATE, AND SILVERWARE. H. ~Yi. on Having purchased tho Bankrupt Stock of A. A ley at a heavy discount, now offers tho wliolo of the same at a large ' reduction off first cost. • .Being about to relinquish his Auckland busino6S, and having purchase 1, the old established bußinesß of B. Peterson & C 0.,.... , Christchurcb, ho has determined to in clude in the sale the whole of his largo and valuablo stock at a '■'■■ " a DISCOUNT OF THIRTY PER CENT. OFF MARKHD PRICES. % , This is * good opporttinity. for acqutr- : r ■ ing really good articles and High-class Jewellery for Wedding and Birthday ; ■ Gitta, considerably, under original cost. H, KOHN, JEWEIvLER, QTJEE.Sr.STSiPT,-



: We wisli our name/connected in with TEA, because wo are the^ onlr firm. £ Auckland dealing in nothing^utjTEA^ at our Establishment, 207, Queen-street, nmy.be seen samples at TEA from every Tea-growing Country in the World. ' , ;■; . .' We haro TBA from India— !| TEA from China TEA from Japan j TEA from Java TEA from Ceylon, rEAfroriiFlJl TEA from Formosa TEA iuChests TEAmHalf-chcstS TEA in Quarter-chests TEA in Boxes TEA in Caddies TEA in Tins TEA in Packets. And as we devote our whole time to TEA and TEA-TASTING, wo can givo tea-drinkers better value for their money than they can got any where clso. Any storekeeper mar of course mix his teas according to the price paid for them and the profit bo requires, buk only the skilfuUca ex. dort can propbtly proportion the peculiar characteristics of each tea, and bo produce a Genuine Blended Tea. gratoful to the palate and refroshinK to tho nervous system. This we claim to be ablo to do, and our Pnro Blended Tous have become a source of pleasnro to our numerous customera all orer Now Zealand. Post Okficb Box 20C. Agents wanted whero not alroady represented. JOHN EARLE & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, 207, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. EaTAßtisnED laso. TOT ANTED OO W-N- Jauies Clare has Boats and Yachts for Hire at his/Residence. ■ St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. Boats built to order at his Yard, Customs-street Wost. Seven-ton Boat for Sale; suitable for oyster trade. ' ■jprr ANT ED KNOW N. The undersized is now'offering an excellent Bsortmcnt of WINTER DRAPERY & MILLINERY AT VERY MODERATE PRICES. - Imported direct from leading British manu facturers. A ehoico assortment of MILLINERY, DRESS FABRICS in all tho most useful tex tures from tijd. FLANNELS from 6Jd to Is 9d. BLANKETS all sizes, Al value. Cash buyers will find here the best value obtainable A. LOVETT, WELLE SLEY , STREET. GOOD TEA FOR THE PEOPLE of Auckland at last. The Pacific Packet Company's Selected Teas can now be had at our establishment. Prices :)s Gd, 2s, and 2s Cd. These Teas bavo only to bo tried, ond wo feel sure ihatthoy will be appreciated. In order to introduce those Tease To-night" and. Up to the end of May, wo will givo A TIiKSKfT WITH evjuiv Packet Sold. Call early. EARLE '&, MONTGOMERY, ~,,. .„ . v Karangahapo Road. HERE CAN '. WE GET MA3EFIELD BROTHERS' ■-■ STAE BRAND MULLET '<$&& Labels) ? ~ , ,:■ i, -■■;■■: ■ Attheir >' : in; ■->>■..; FRUIT DEPOT, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, ' Whcro you can got their ... TINNED FRUIT, JAMS, BEEF, HONEY, And all the other preparations manu • • factored oy them. ViHEAP SALE OF GROCERIES. \y :..:,- ':'■ rt -, »;tfi ' ■■ M: : , Oamaru Potatoes, 4a 6d per cwt>: 1001b bags o£. fiplcndid Flour. 10s (only 3) of this lino left); .'jOib bags of Wood's I'lonr, C&; 251b bags of Wood's'.Flour,-as 3d; 251b bags Oatmeal. 3s; 71b ba<;E Oatmeal, lid; a larflfQ bottle, of- Engr ►lish; Sauce, £d; New Currants. 6d per lb: JElemc Raisins.-fld per lb; Sultana Raisins, 6d per,lb ; 5 lbs best Rico, la; finest Wairoa Cheese, from 3J<i to 5d per lb; Wooden Wash "I?oa.rilE,.6d each.: Maize, Wheat, and Oats at tho lowest possible prices; Cotlfce, Is, Is 4d, -and Is fid per lb Best Jams, SsM pe*dozen : A Good Jam, ijd per tin; English Crushed Loaf Su^ar, :-t}d per lb All these Goods aro Guaranteed First-class Qualify, And delivered to any part q£ the. city O' suburbs free ~_.. ...,, .., ..,,.... EARLE & MONTGOMERY, . I ICanuignlurpb Road. N.B.—For List of Teas, seootbo;' advertise merit. ' ■' ": • * v:' "■'"" _ ' "''-' Box 329. T | :f * * Telephone 435 . IF YOU REQUIRE GOOD | OATMEAL, FLOUR, J^T f\ :; : CHEESE, POTATOES;' ''ovt'- ONIONS, OATS, -or'MAIZE, kCALLON ; ) „/__ ■;■ j :: | iciA ALFRED JO WITT. ■J^|-; I L L• I N"EhR' V! MILLINERY i; , 'MILLINERY FOR VARIETY, STYLE, AND PRICE, i /,"■' .: ~ SIANUKAU ROAD,, PARNELL. R. HtJMPHREY HAINES, L.R.C.P., Fellow (by exam.) of the Royal College ol oursreons, Ediri., Specialist for Eye and Ear Disc>asc3, Princes-strict (at residence of Dr. C.: H.-Hainos).".— ...■►■...,., -~._.-»,.„„„..,., ~,.„,.,,.,..,,.. Hours of Consultation, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ DR. J. .MURRAY; MOORE, M.D., M.R.C.S. Hoursfor Consultation: 11 to l p.m., at Pond's Homreopat hie Pharmacy, 153, Queen-stroot; 2to 3 p.nu, and S 7 to S 13.n1, at Resiclencc. Lower Sjnrionda-ntrect ; Tolcphonc. 130. v7iccin;tf ions at Pond's, 1 p.m.', TUESDAY and FRIDAY WANTED KNOWN. itHj J;UBILEEVR|JOICINGS. Wo havo just oponod out an _ Immense shipment of' Winter Sonus Comprising everything Now and ChoiceiQ '">s ''' ***: '^JUBILKE1 TWEEDS, Specially to our order (can't bo got anywhere ea t*>■■■■:-, ,*..< elttein'jSucWaiid)^x3 m ' JUBILEE.-WORSTEDi' hit gisJmjjrj > i; JUBILEE SUITINGS JUBILEE OVERCOATINGS j :>r-. g^-^OH^UBILEE TROUSERINGS The demand, for above goods has exceeded our r ' ' mo6t sanguine expectations. •' Customers will kindly book their orders early and prevent disappointment. ; c no advance"in price. SPECIAL LINE OF MOSGIEL (for a few weeks only), to measure, 35e per suit. Everyone can afford'to be: Veil-dressed for Hor Majesty's Jubilee. FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. " Vkni, VidiTVici." "' The Largest Tailoring Concern in Now Zealand. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY -, ■ an . .:;. (G. McBRTDK),: .'■ \, MEItCHAN.T TAILORS, IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURISRS,. MILITARY *AND -V ;■.-•. NATAL OONTRACTORS,/ | COMMHRCE-STRBKr.' AXJCKDAKD.,.,, ' fTIWO Allbtmonts, with" 66 feeb frontage JL and UlO deop, Jorvois Road, opposite SieUy'Peacb Road. Price, 47 per foot. J. H. WITHEFORD. I



Public Motices. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB WINTER MEETING. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1887. > 1. MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of 100 soys. About two and a-half miles. » •> HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 100 soys. Two and a-quartor miles, over 9 flights of hurdles. 3 WINTER HANDICAP of 80 soys., second horse to receive 10 soys out of stakes. Entrance, 1 soy and acceptances 2 soys. each, to go to the funds! Distance, one mile and a distance. i. NOVEL HURDLE RACE OF 50 soys. Two miles. 5 GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE {HANDICAP) of 300 soys. About three and a half miles." 6. SELLING STEEPLECHASE of 100 soys. About three and a-half miles. 7 LADIES' BRACELET of 40 sovs.,a Bracelet value 30 sora. for tho iirst horse, and Bracelet, value 10 BOYS.'for the second horse Gentlemen ridors. All horses to 'be nominated by ladies. Entrance, 2 soys. each, to go to the funds. Weights : 3yrn, 10st 121 os; iyrs, list olbs; oyrs, 11stl21bs; Cyra and aged, 12st. Distance, one mile.' " Entries for the Winter Handicap and Ladies Bracelet will closo on MONDAY, the 30th inst. at eiKht o'clock p.m. Acceptances for Winter Handicap, THURSDAY, 2nd June. ■ WM.TEROIVAL, " Secretary. TfTILLISDON'S NEURALGIC DROPS, bPj for the " THOROUGH CURE OF NEURALGIA. , From tho Rev. C. J. Merton, St. John's Parson ape Ferry Road, December, 1878. " My dear M r EUisdon, - I ha vc for in any years past from time to timesuuered severely from Neuralgia, and have found nothing to relieve me so speedily or so effectively as your Neu ralgic Drops.' I can confidently recommend it. —Yours truly, C. J. Mbhton." , Numerous other Testimonials in my posses- Prices, 2a and 3b 6d per bottle. BIGGS'S TOOTHACHE ESSENCE Gives Instantaneous Relief. Price, Is. i Prepared only by F. BIGGS (late El-LISDON). Chemist, Hierh-strcet, Christchurch. Sold by all Chemists. Wholesulo Agents— , gEMPTHORNE & PROSSER. Auckland. ■- % N Elevated Dwelling-house, 6 uppe _Z"SL rooms, convenient premises underneath 2 Allotments, 91 feet by 418, with the option of taking one or both. Price, £765.—Wallace street, off Jervofaßoad.^ WITHEFORD . ; IN the matter of the assigned estate of the lato Charles Gibbs, deceased, of Auckland arid Coromandql, ' NOTICE TO CREDITORS. All claims"against the above estate, with stat uory proof of debt, must be lodged "with-the undersigned not later than the 28th day of June next, otherwise tho claimant will be shut oul from participation in dividends. J. AITKEN CONNELL, . • ' ' Fortstreet,' I'■■•-..; :';.; Trustee CHAS. -\JST ILLIA MS O N house'& land commission agent, 83, QUEEN-STREET. Bankers : NATIONAL BANE OF NEW ZEALAND. TELEPHONE NUMBER-191. , V RENTS and INTEREST Collected. ; : ESTATES Managed for Absentees. HOUSES TO LET and PROPERTIES FOR SALE placed upou my Lists Free of Charge. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS "> at van foot :--•■• Sussex-street, 15a Pollen-street, 70s Birkeneead, 10s ; Haydn-street, 003 View Point Road, 503 Epsom ltoad, £2 Eyber Pass, £10 ' •Hcpburri-strcot, 808 Kewmarkct, HOa Ligar Place, SOs j Richmond, iOs . Emmett-street, 62s 6d Beresford-strcet, 70s Victoria Park, 2Cs Howe-street. iOOs Conquest Place. £1 j: Shelly. Beach Road, £5 Customhouse-street : Northcote, 10s and £b Grey-street, £25 . Lake Road, £200 per acre Onchunga . And in various other streets at low rates. MONEY Invested for Capitalists on First class* Securities without chaucse. Six per cent, allowed on deposits until invested. MORTGAGES and LOANS Negotiated. ; ] BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES i'ought. ALLOTMENTS Bought and Houses Built on the Weekly Payment System. - , £5 Deposit—Cottage for Sale in the centre of the city; balance by weekly payments. HOUSES AND SHOPS FOR SALE. Wood-street—New 6-roomed House, £350 . j Richmond Road -0-roomcd House. £290 ■ Marslield—s Rooms, leasehold, iJlaO : " , Borc3ford-stroct - Leasehold. G rooms, £250 . Novrton Road—Leasehold 3 Cottages, £325, | Oxfoi'd-strect^-room'ed House, £290 '-' ■ liokeby-streot-Ncvy House ; gas, &c., £253 Bond-streot - 5-roomed House, £2UO':. Union-streot-4 tiooms, j3SU Stuart-street—4 Rooms, £25T Cameron-street, Devonport—s Rooms, £iOO Brigham's Creek-House and (J{ acres, 5100 Colli-gwood-street—7 Rooms, vinery, &c, £370 Eemuera—B Rooms and largo allotment £100 Hackett-street—6 rooms, leasehold, £110 Stockade Koad—s rooms, £270 Wellington-street—2 Shops and Dwelling, £50C Waterloo Quadrant—S rooms, £1.0.i0 : : Franklin Road—Three Beautiful Houses* ■ £1,500 Glcninore—s-roomcd House, £230 Owen's Road, Mount Edeu—Large New House, ■ £600 ..-.;;. Roso Road—B-roomed House; gas, water, £359 Ireland-street—New House, 5 rooms. £2aO Claremont-strcet—s roomed House. £;SOO St. George's Bay—lo-roomed llousb, 1$ acres Devoii-sireot—6-roomed House, £105 n ] Onehunga— 7 Rooms, stable, i acre, £700 ~;■ , . Bond-street—s-roomed House, £2GO Commercial Road—New 5-roomcd House, £135 Allotment, View Point Road, 63 2: HO, £leo - Water view—G-roomcd Houso and 3 acres first cla3S Land, orchard, *350 Richmond Road-House, stable, and shed, £120 Duke-street—(s-roomed House, new, £i6O Howeratreet—New 1-roomod House, £200 Sussex-street—s-roomcd House, £1 So . Angle3ca-strect—New 6-roomed House, £550 Oxford-street—s-roonied House, £275 Haydn-street—s-roomed House, £IGO •':• , Summer-street—6-roomed House, 3 lots, £550 Dovon-street—s rooms (new), £300 Grey-street—Boarding-house. £1.600 Howe-street—Shop and Dwelling, £250 Russell-street^New 5-roomed House, £160: ; Mount Eden—General Store and Houso, ,£<SOO Russell-street—Large Roomy Houso, £190 Beresford-street—Leasehold, 11s 6d weekly Runnell-strcet Leasehold, 11s weekly Howe-street-Leasehold. 11s 6d weekly Day-street—^jcaschold, i,2s Gd weekly Inkermuu-streot Leasehold, 10s 6d weekly ■lvyber Pass-Shop and Dwelling, £425 Pratt-street • i rooms, city water, £200 Kyber Pass -Shop and Dwelling, £1,000 Oolling^'oed-strcot New 5-roonied House, £240 Devonport— New 5-roomed House; gas, £o6J Kingsland—New 4-roomcd House, £100 | Surroy. Hills—New G-roomcd House, £375 ~ Mary->tre3t—New 5-roomed House, Stewart-slreet, • Mount Eden — New 4-roomed : Houso, £275 • .- ■ i .■■ -'- •rs .Nqrman-Btr,eet-New House; bay window, £265 Russell-streot -New House, 4 rooms, £230 . , Charming Seaside "Resilience for Sale; quite new, with 3£ acres under cultivation; near Devonport; grand view. . i ■ . SIX ACHES for. Sale at Waikpmiti for £69. Also, Six Acres, Waipareira, Hobsorivillc, £U0 FARM AT KATIKATI for Sale, uiO acres; river and road frontage■;: a bargain. ;. COTTAGES and VILLAS to Let in Princess -street. Upper Queen-sitrcet, Emmett-street, Union-afcrect, Howe street, Ireland-street, Beres forri-street, Ivyber Pass. Collingwood-street. i COMPACT FARM of 8S acres for Sale, within 16 miles, of, Auckland, on good roads. Six roomed Houso arid outbuildings ; largo run for cuttle adjoins. Splendid timber on property.1 ■ FIVE ACRES OF LAND for Sale on Lake Road, partly; fenced, in grass; 2 miles from the first wharf. A bargain. ONE ACRE OF LAND for Sale, at Belmont, North Shore,-.with three road frontages.* ■ ■ ■ £260.-New House, in Devon-street, Newton, for Sale; a bargain at the price. RICHiViOND ROAD.-Pretty Cottage (New) For Sale, with all conveniences ; £220; gas laid on, Also.-now House for£27o. ■ ■ >■■■- PRETTY VILLA . RESIDENCE for Sale in Lincoln-street; gas, city water, range. £SGO. FARMS r\s<> for Sale at Waikoifiti, Paremo remo, Waitakcrei, Mahurangi, North Shore. Papakura, etc. Also, sec, List in " New Zealand Herald" and " Weekly News." ', ; CHAS. WILLIAMSON, ■ ' . ESTATE AGENT I-UICKIB3, QUEEN-St. (Opposite Fort-street; . CHAS. HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN TTESKETH, AITKEN /AND CO.i AUCTIONEERS, LAND, ESTATE, AND . ,;; COMMISSION AGENTS. : Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool; Tallow, etc. fITTY MAKKET.



Tenders for SmalfirMT I(«<4< MB 8BSWBt!«-*HSP:;.J The Dunedin City andlJnW d ml , Company (Limited) 3£4kflP , Hoksing and .Dhivivg of t>, •en^-ff?Bi 1 Two Years from December fe^S || , ~ Specifications and particular ™ . ' HI T£?Directors do not bind thom-.i P ' cept the lowest or any tender. -Will Tenders close MAY 28, lm, M V ? 9 Builders Carpenters, anajl' ■ • :, ■•■: ..VulcanLane. "'i"j3flH| All Branches of the Building Trade exiH , ■_■ Experienced Workmen •' ■ 'Shop Fronts, Office FittS^&r . Late Advertisements S TFT ANTED, a Man' toltoH YY General Work at Bntch e ?Si Apply Star Office. • awj "WANTED, Brickl^HoT^JJl VV Tw,, Chimney; labour o^B . Mr Trubshaws, Grocer, RemuenJ«|pW ' WANTED,' a gobr|o6Qi|s« ■ Boot Shop, Victoria-street. Til , ?.V will ray them to visit-toMiJI ■ to-morrow. , „., ,■ ; 1 , : .;,,,u^~?^8| ' WANTEDTwSrk^ilferiri^ . .Jj. Own-made Stots.doubleftoiriH 2s lid each; or .imported Shirts freSffH J. Green. 78, Victoria-street. mw'l|| "WANTED Oo\VNlfesrJ| VV ten quarter, 13s 6danQ&64tf,&M ' shipments will be 2o per cehf hietonSM L Buynow.-XGreen;?BVictbria-B®l°l|B T^T ANTED KNOWN-B^a&l Vv ■; os; good Tweed Suited each, V<W suits with long Trousers.—J. Grceii TSTIiSH Street . ; ■„ -■ ~,':; ■."*■ 'ANTED KNoWN^Y6ufc%i Jerseys, ss; Boys'3s Sdea&jfc t to match. Prices according'totwiifS 78 Victoria-street. : . ;, -.' 'ANTED KNOWN, iifafrffi 3s 3d (war;anted nqttOshriikl'Kw. Flannels. 5s 3d; Engineera'.FlaMekTt . Cooks' Caps and Aprons;-^ Greoi, IS yfcte street. ' n "ANTED. KNOWK.-»~^ froih Canterbury,1 New 'Card ftj Feet. They are cooked* fresh" flaily;- (M guaranteed.—At SutelLffefssiJotediiWtii Small Pork Goods Depots ;nestipot»toEii Victoria-street. i;, '' ''^-V;: WANTED ;KNQW]N 7,, French Meej Is Od per yard, .« 13s Cd per is; s}d per yard: CarmL' to.'-frdm/Jd per ysi: ' Velveteens,;-both' coloured5 and,bkck| atlj prices.—J. Green, 78 .Victoi'ia-.street :\% nrarANTED KN OWN;,LacM.. m V T 6s 6d, 8s 3d., andais eaiS.- j, Ciei Victoria-street. -: ;.'>:-;■;:.:. ?ifg WANTED, a good General Servim™ the East Coast, ■wastbe'tbla td eockffi ApplySiiakespearHotel.ij.a;,! > i ; i ; j.^j ;; Q.MOKED FlSffipi'drftqu&lity;;! KJ quantity try the Rafiroßoat'^- > v -> 6~LET, a Dquble'ftSnled Shop all best part of Karangobape F.dwl; at'ik , rental.—Apply J. Caughey, Newton; f jpO LET, S-roomed 'House,' Brown sfe JL concrete paths tand-yard,-&s-and,jiS bath-room, good garden; also Small Ho« rent low.—E. Cleal, Fi'zroy.-street,^on»Mf l TO LET, a 3-roomed Cotfege'infiols street, near-■ Victoria-street: >fm'r every convenience,—Apply to M. W^, w * Hobson-street. ;"'''' mO LET, a House.ofeßighKEocm'.ii JL bath-room, wash-house, and cot o Tonience.—Apply William Baildon, Uxa-'x'' Rona. ■ -■•■•■: ■: ""- "-"''C TO LET, 5-roomed" Housesjcity^ and- every convenience, eorjerWa South Streets, Newton.-Apdy..Mm»" three doors up South-st. - * ''' —1 ri>o LET, Shop iind'Dwellibei 6««I JL next-to. Tyndall, -ButcHersfJlonrf W| Road. Counter, shelving, ga^^Sl convenience; splendid opening for PrMF or Grocer; ..rent ]55.-App.iT^.?'-u"*. Loan and Discount Bank, Eigh-stteet : , TO 'LET, good Houses, close to ?3 V sonby-roJ, at 7,., Ss. weck.-Sainpson M. Pru\!. Commiaffi f ! corner Ponsohby and ■FranKi^ggl^^;; SALE/ "lose ;^?|W 3J 'Housed low price. -£\0 Sampson M. Pratt, Commission ;ige»U sonby and JrankHn-roads..-.. ■; j_ — - \ ITiOR SALE, cheap, ■tvro;2oo^g Jj in prime condition, mth-'i#& a quantity o£ Shop Fittings, asdaS?ffig| Stairs and Ilandrai], iGft.inlengttwdJ^; in width.-Apply to Gcor^Staine^^ "pbiL ■ immediate:; : sats: M ■■JD Gentleman's Resideßce-o^gj, for America. Houso is w«^ society, close ;to trains:^ contains 9 rooms, not inP^f >^S5 bath rooms, butler's 'pantry, f^.Sjtii with concrete flortr, copper, etc.,, r«» ,-j, gas flttings, blinds, ;electnc n be|ls-^ verandah on three sides; stanfeo?^.^ knoll; furniture '(^%4lMs^ Apply Gco. Brown, J. B. Kana^ny . Queen Street. r: '" __Ji---rrr-r'^ pkyslo^ittSß^ 0^ Jj for Smoked lris'h : jv__^_____£——7Tf =pf ITE W I N ,« J -?'" ESTATE AGENT, QUEEN STR^T. I (ICstablishedJ^nty y^>-•■' \ TO SPECULATOIIS^iO I^^jS Timbered Land, adjoining Mr John McElwaiii s , for sale for £40. ■ ■ The *»*£«Wf. si( uation healthful, and the a summer retreat tliis;piauej^ . . , CHEAP COTTAGBi.for^.".'. , Roskill Road. , v LAND at Helliers Creok. £M^ _ ONE OF THE BEST EOOSBS » 1 street, Parnell, very cheap. .^JJc) CHOICE PROPERTY; in om«>.- Hill, a bargain. • ■ ,T Shops and Houses to let, . ■~_,-«' ; , £70, £200, £500, £10,280 to ho ~ >J t ■ ■■:, ■ S cs^°^£^f -,t TO-NIGHX!_ TO-^MHT! GENERAL MITE AND-Cl^ | from 7 tilllO.P-m- ;..-. - Open To-morrow from 10 f^S.'' Admission: All :^ 7T~i i'" V" __H A SATURDAY, S,;^; TWOHOUBS'^LK^^ S. GOODMAN (Cham^H^^ioa (\\rinnor.rf St. Bcneflic ts f.'. ..• ; ; • Hand u axi, nl pionjw^ -. For£2«asidc'an(l^KMesff Admi^onrDress-cirog |^ Bn dPj panied by Gentlem^l,^^^