PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

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Wellixgtox, this day.

Petitions. Me Lawey is asking tho Government to ppen a poßt-office at Maraetai. Mr Kelly presented petitions yesterday from the Catholics of Te Aroha and Paeroa praying for State aid to Roman Catholic schools.

Mr Fulton also presented a petition from •3. Murray Moore and 22 other Aucklanders in favour of Bible reading in schools.

Mr Withy's Maiden Speech. ! Mr Withy, who has been a silent member so far, made his maiden speech in the.Houso yesterday afternoon, on the Midland Railway question. He spoke logically and well, holding that the country was bound in honour to carry out its agreement. He objected to the principle of the giving away of the public estate of thecolony, and much as he disliked borrowing he would have preferred that course to the giving away ot a large extent of country. Land increased In value as time went on, and while he de sired to avoid doing any wrong to the con tractors, he thought they should be careful not to give away more land than was neces sary to carry out the agreement. •' The Koramako." Sydney Taiwhanga has given notice of his intention to move a resolution affirming the desirability of giving a larger sum than £50 per annum for the maintenance ot the " Koramako " (Maori newspaper). Reports on Auckland Petitions. The Petitions Committee reported on the petition of George Hardy yesterday. The petitioner states that after nineteen years service in Auckland Lunatic Asylum, he was compelled by persecution on the part of Dr. Cremonini, the new Medical Super intendent, to resign his appointment, lhe Committee report that, having inquired fully into the matter, they are of opinion that the petitioner's conduct after the ap pointment of Dr. Cremonini was not such as to entitle him to any consideration from the Government. < The same Committee, reporting on the petition of Lieut, Archer, whose services as extra clerk in the Land Transfer Depart ment in Auckland have been dispensed with, and who prays that employment be found for him, report that they have no recom mendation to make. Bankruptcies In Auckland. From a perusal of bankruptcy business in Auckland, last year, it appears that there were 211 bankrupts whose assets, as per Etatemcntliled, inclusiveof securedcrcditors. amounted to £110,686. The amount realised by the Assignee was, however, £20,831, or less than l-sth. The debts proved against these estates amounted to £138,550. In Christ church the debts proved were £94,891, and in Dunedin £.103,939. Girls' High School. " Mr Goldie has, at the request of the Board of Education, been in communi cation with the Minister, with a view to bringing in a bill with the object of borrow ing a sufficient sum of money upon the en dowments set apart for the Girls' High School to erect a. school, as the present lease of the building will expire in 1888. The Minister of Education has promised to assist in the matter, and will give in structions to Mr Curnow to at once prepare a bill on lines to be agreed upon after con sultation with the Auckland members. Native Land Administration Act. * The Native Affairs Committee have had under consideration native petitions asking that the Native Land Administration Aot may be repealed, as its provisions bear -heavily on the Maori race. The Committee reported that as Government have already intimated their intention of legislating in the direction asked for by the petitioners, this petition be referreed to them for con sideration. Amendments In the Mining laws. Some important amendments in the mining laws are to be made by the bill intro duced by the Minister of Mines. Provision is made that the Government may take the • land for the deposit of tailings or for sludge or tailings channels, and that future pur chasers of land or water courses in mining districts shall acquire no riparian rights. _ A clause is introduced to provide for mining operations on the foreshore or under the sea. State forests are made subject to tho Mining Acts, and the Thames Drainageßoard '■ is to be deemed duly constituted. A num ber of technical amendments in the Minoa Act are also made. Volunteer Retrenchment. Government will take no steps to fill the ■ vacancy caused by the death of Col. Lyon, Commanding Officer of Volunteers in Auck land, pending the receipt of General Schaw's report on the defence.s Lieu tenant - Colonel Shepherd will therefore have command in the meantime. Volun teer corps are certain to suffer severely in the retrenchment to be carried, out, but the idea is to keep up corps in cities and larger centres of population, and let up country corps go. Seamen's Grievances. The grievances of the seamen in the colony have beeu set forth in a petition from W. Horn and others, praying for special representation for seamen, and pro testing agairst the employment of coloured labour on board New Zealand ships and against the admission of foreign vessels to . New Zealand ports. The Committee report that in the opinion of the Committee the petition should be referred to Government for consideration. A Novel Plea for More Railways. As a result of his visit to England five years ago, Sydney Tawhanga has become firmly convinced that New Zealand in order to be prosperous must first be a network of railways. In the Old Country; he saw rail ways on the top of houses, he rode in rail ways on the surface and occasionally he in dulged in an underground journey, and he attributes England's auccess to its large expenditure in railway construction. To insure settlement and, an increased revenue in the colony, he thinks that railways from North Cape to Stewart Island are abso lutely necessary. Judge 'Willlams'e Cose. Two matters of general interest were under consideration at the meeting of the Petitions Committee yesterday. The first was the petition of E. M. Williams,'late Judge of Native Land Court, After full consideration the Committee was of opinion that the petitioner had no claim against the colony. Spaulding's Petition. The other was a petition of Spaulding, who was convicted at Auckland of setting . fire to the Remuera Dairy Company's build ings, and who was found to be insane and was sent to Avondale Asylum, pending the pleasure of Government. He prays that as he is now sane he should be removed to Mount Eden Goal. The Committee report they have no recommendation to make. Tnrlff Proposals. The protectionists have repeatedly during the past three weeks taunted the Government with refusing to give them an opportunity of testing their strength during the present session. The Premier's resolution, of which notice was giye.n yester day, and which it is proposed to discuss to morrow, is a direct challenge, and no excuse can be offered if the protection section decline to vote on the question. The Amende HonoraWp. Repeatedly of late,, the member fo r St. Albans has fallen foul of Sir G. Grey, who yesterday afternoon charged him with unbecoming and rude interruptions, Mr te£si y SL tO J? 9 * 0 -

in personal respect for the accomplishments and attainments of Sir George, and if he had said anything to offend the hon. gentle man he frankly regretted it.

Miscellaneous Jottings.

Government have ordered the release of boys arrested in Auckland for loquat steal ing after they had been in custody forty eight hours. Tho total number of signatures appended to tho Roman Catholic petitions praying for State aid to their schools is 15,907. There were 211 bankruptcies in Auckland last year, 199 in Christchurch, and 109 in Dunedin.

The Attorney-General has given his opinion that the Midland railway contract, as submitted to the House, sufficiently pro tects tho colony from compensation claims. A meeting of the Opposition party is to be held to-day to consider the position. The 'Frisco Service last year realised a profit to the colony of £2,496, ojhl the Direct Service represented a loss of £11,070. W. Carkeek is considered by the Peti tions Committee to be equitably entitled to his claim for attendance at tho Native Land Court. The Printing and Debates Committee are doing useful work. They are carefully going through the free list, with a view to seeing where the knife can be applied to those who are enjoying the privilege of having all Parliamentary papers sent to them. Mr Allen made a strong indictment against the late Government respecting their anxiety to get tho Midland Railway question settled. Provision will bo made in the Estimates for the representation of New Zealand at the Victorian Exhibition. A number of natives met at tho Royal Hotel last night to consider the drafting of a bill relating to Maori lands. The irre pressible Taiwhanga presided. The Government talk of Saturday and Monday sittinga for the remainder of the session" Major Atkinson says he is deter mined to call a Parliament together next session at the earliest possible moment—not later than the end of April, certainly, as the Government will, during the recess, have to go thoroughly into the questions of the revision of taxation and the complete reform of the Civil Service, their time will be fully employed meanwhile.

THE MI MIDLAND RAILWAY.

Consideration of tho Now Contract,

The new Midland Railway contract was under consideration during the whole of yesterday afternoon and evening sittings. l"our reade 1 ; are well acquainted with the details of the subject, and little or nothing was elicited in the debate. The Premier laid the contract on the table and moved its adoption. He Baid that the Committee had gone to a great deal of trouble in en deavouring to put the contract in a reasonable form. Ho did not propose to go into the general question now, but would point out to the House that there were two points to which they might direct their attention. The first was as to the guarantee clause. Tho com pany asked for a guarantee of one million and'a quarter, or that a guarantee .should be given that the land would be worth that sum. Tho Committee hud arranged that that guarantee should bo allowed within the area but not outside, and he thought that was not unreasonable under the cir cumstancos. The other point was as to gold-mining rights. The Government had thought 750,000 acres out of the authorised area for gold-mining purposes should be allowed. He wished to say that if the House agreed to the report of the Committee tho Government would endeavour to get tho contract made out in legal form, and to get it signed before tho House ro.se if possible ; but if not that the Government should bo authorised to enter into negotiations with the Company for a revised contract. A long discussion ensued. On clause 3, providing that, if the original area of land shall not bo of the value ot £1,250,000, then the Company should select further land up to that amount, Mr Downie Stewart moved an amendment, ''That the only re medy of the Company in respect of such diflerenco (if any) shall be a right on tho part of the Company to select from tho authorised area." Ho explained that the object of the amendment was to provide against any money guarantee being given by the colony. Major Atkinson opposed the amendment, and said that he had been asked by neveral members to state the opinion of the At torney-General on clause 3. That opinion was that the Attorney-General considered clause 3 was sufficient to prevent the Com pany from making any money claim on tho colony. Mr Downie Stewart's amendment was then put, and lost by 39 to 34. Tho following is the division list :— Noes, 39 :—Atkinson,Ballance, Beetham, Blake, Buxton, Dodson, Graham, Grim morid, Guinnegß, Hull, Hislop, Hobbs, Jack son, Jones, Joyce, Kerr, Liince, Levestam, Loughrey, McGregor, Mitehelson, O'Calla ghan, O'Conor, Parata, Pearson, Percival, Reeves (Inangahua), Richardson (Raiapoi), Samuel, Seddon, Seymour, Steward (Waimate), Taiwhanga, Tanner, Taylor, TurnbuU, Valentine, vogel, Walker. Ayes, 34 :—Allen, Barron, Bruce, Cownn, Duncan, Feldwick, Fisher, Fulton, Fit chett, Goldie, Grey, Hamlin, Hodgkinson, Izard, Kelly, Lawry, McArthur, McKenzie (Mount Ida), McKenzie (Clutha), Mills, Moat, Monk, Moss, Peacock, Russell, Stewart (Dunedin West), Stuart Menteath, Thompson (Marsden), Thompson (Auckland North), Ward, Whyte, Wilson, Withy. The report, of the Committee was then agreed to, and a message was ordered to be sent to the Legislative Council requesting them to concur in it.

The House rose at quarter to one a.m.

ELECTRIC LIGHTING OF THE CITY.

At the meeting of the City Council laet evening, the question of electric lighting of the city came up for consideration. A tele gram was read from Messrs Ashcroft and Co. intimating that they ■would commence the work qf lighting the city with elec tricity at once, as the dynamo motor was on board the Tainui. A letter was also read from J. C. Firth, offering to light Queen street with electricity without any delay whatever, and the whole city if required. The Mayorsuggested that the matter should be referred to tfie, Streets Committee. Cr. Dignan objected. He thought they should get clear of Messrs Ashcroft and Co. alto gether. Cr. Cooper thought that Messrs Ashcroft and Co. had merely been play ing fast and loose with the' Council. As soon as they found that Mr Firth was going to take the matter up, then they were prepared to go on with the work. He moved that the offer be withdrawn from Messrs Ashcroft and Co. Cr. Evans seconded the motion. Cr, Buchanan preferred the whole matter being referred to the Streets Committee. Cr. Trenwith thought that they had better be sure that Mr Firth's system would suit before they threw over the others. Cr. Patterson asked whether the Council would not render j themselves liable if they threw Messrs Ash croft' over. The Mayor replied that they would not. After some further discussion Cr. Cooper's motion was adopted, and Mr Firth's letter was referred to the Streets Committee. A telegram was accordingly despatched to Messrs Ashcroft and Co., stating that in consequence of the delay the Council withdrew the offer ma4 e to them re the electric lighting of Auckland.

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CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held .last evening in the Council Chambers. Present: His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Patterson, Phillipps. La Roche, Evans, Cooper, Swales, Dignan, Buchanan, Atkin, Holland, Lennox, Tron with, Da vies, James, Kidd, and Evans.

Correspondence.—The letters received were read and dealt with as follows:— From Messrs Wilson and Co., calling attention to the Portland cement manufactured by them, and asking the Council to use the same in their public works: lieceived. From Messrs Whit taker and Russell, or. behalf of S. C. Smith, calling attention to the loss sustained by Arthur-street not being cut to its permanent level; also stating that the alteration in Franklin Road had cost their client £700. They prayed that .the work might be at tended to. A memo, from the Engineer stated that Mr Smith's property would undoubtedly be benefited by the suggested works in Arthur-street, but also saying that the street at present was passable : Referred to the ward members. — From Messrs Dignan and Armstrong, asking with regard to the rates due on McCarthy's es tate in West Queen-street that they be allowed to remain in abeyance until the question of titlo had been settled: Referred to the Finance Committee. From the Town Clerk of Newmarket;, asking the city to bear half the cost of repairing Park Road where it bounds the Domain.--- A memo, from tho Town Clerk drew attention to tho fact that the residents of Newmarket had the use of the Domain equally with the citizens of Auckland, without contributing to the cost of the same : Referred to Legal Committee. —From Bishop Luck, applying for permit to remove tho Presbytery from the Hobson-streot frontage to the Chapel street frontage ; also applying for the .£6OO compensation guaranteed on account of the cutting down of Hobson-street : Re ferred to the Hobson - ttreet Committee. From J. C. Firth, applying for permission to connect his automatic fire-spinkler direct with the city hydrants, without meter, as it could only be used in case of fire: Referred to the Streets Committee.— From E. P. Martin, asking the Council to cut out Svvatison-streetatleast4.">ft., in order that he might rmt out his allotment, other wise the house above would bo in dangci oi falling into Hoboon-strcet. Tho Mayor moved that the matter be referred to the Hobson-street Committee. Cγ. Atkin moved as an amendment that the letter be referred to ward members. The amendment was carried. Cγ. Cooper then moved that the application bo declined. This was seconded by Cr. Patterson. This amend ment was lost.- From Mossis Porter and Co., applying for permit to temporarily erect an iron shod in Chancery-street : Granted, subject to three months' notico to remove the sumo.—Krom Bfcophen Hooker and others, requesting tho Council to divert the Cook-street gully drainage and carry it nearer their properties, in order that they might connect with it : Resolved to do the work and churgc tho cost to tho South Ward allocation. — From .James Lockio, asking tho Council to proceed with the drainage in College Road : Referred toward members. —From R. Miles, asking the Council to refund tho sum of £1 17s, which he was lined in consequence of not having a light burning on a scaffolding in High-street. Tho writer stated that he was in no way to blame : Referred to the Legal Committee.—From Robert Rew, also asking tho Council to attend to the gully drainage in College Road before the summer set in : Referred to ward members. —From tho Plumbers' Association, for warding the following resolution passed by them : " That, having reason to beliovo that tho Waterworks By-law No. 37 is being repeatedly infringed by unlicensed persons making connections and doing other work in connection with' wfttm" services, winch is properly tho work of licensed plumbors, we would respect fully draw your attention to this matter, and would also respectfully ask you if if the fact of being supplied by meter confers on those thus supplied tho right of doing all or any portion of work requiring to bo done inside or beyond the meter. They respect fully solicit tho protection of the Council": ReferredtotlieStreetsCommittee. From C. S. George, asking on behalf of Messrs Hart and Tobias that the Council would, in tho face of tho depressed state of trade, make a reduction in tho ront of allot ment held by them : Resolved that the ap plication bo declined.—From John Hofl'oy, asking for £80 compensation for possible damages resulting to his property through the cutting down of Holieon-street: Re ferred to the ward members. — From F. W. Dawson, applying for permit, to erect a verandah in Hobson-street: Referred to Streets Committee.

Petitions.—Cr. Cooper presented a peti tion from the residents of Dedwood Terrace, Ponsonby, praying that the drain age might be attended to : It was received and referred to the Streets Committee.—- Cr. Evans presented a petition from the residents of Argyle-street praying that tho street be formed to its permanent level : Received and referred to the Streets Com mittee.

Streets Committee's Report. — This report recommended as follows : — Letter from Thomas Constable, offering services as Clerk of Works for Hobson-street contract —"That should a vacancy occur, applica tion will be considered. :, Letter from Secretary of Eden Terrace Road Board, re account, £10 4s, for repairs to road, etc.—"That account be paid." Letter from the Secretary of the Auckland Harbour Board enclosing plan of proposed road at Freeman's Bay—" That the oner in the letter be approved, the road to be one continuous grade, and formed subject to the conditions provided under the Harbour Board Act." Deferred : Letter from the Secretary of the. Sailors' Home, re lamp; letter from Mrs H. H. Leys, re wall; letter from R. Jenkinson, re patent pipes ; letter from Secretary of Mount Eden Road Board, re Basque Road ; letter from J. S. John stone, re Willow-street; petition from resi dents of Ponsonby Road re street watering. —The report was adopted. Finance Committee.—The report of this Committee recommended: lie letter from Mrs Margaret Duane re rates, £1 Bs, Clarence-street.'—That Mrs Duane be al lqwed to pay amount in arrear in monthly instalments of ss. lie memo, from Town Clerk, suggesting that license fees payable Sanitary Inspector be received by col lector. —That suggestion be adopted.—The report was adopted. Enforcing By-laws.—On the motion of the Mayor, power was given to the police to enforce the by-laws. Boundaries.— The question of the bound aries between Richmond Road and Mrs Campbell's property was referred to the Council's solicitor.

Labour Bureau.—lt was resolved that Crs. Crowther and Atkin be appointed to represent the City Council on the Labour Bureau proposed to be inaugurated by the Government. The duty of the bureau would be that of pointing out where the unemployed could be set to work. Tenders.—The following tenders were received for the drainage works in Dublin street :—William Billings and Co., £99 10s 2d ; Mr Poullen, £109 7s lid ; R. T. Hill, £107 12s; D. McMahon, £109 ss; W. Forrest, £89 7s ; M. Murphy, £90 0s 4d ; G. Knight, £11717s 6d ; Attwood and Co., £105 2s 2d ; McSheffery and Co., £113 16s 6d ; J. Invin, £11110s ; Kettoren and Co., £89 133 ; Jones and Co., £8917s ; Coulson and Co., £87 13s ; Condon and Co., £95 13s. —On the advice of the Engineer, Mr Forrest's tender was accepted. Naming Streets. —A memo, was received from the Engineer en'clo e; r-.«*. offer fron; Mr Allan Tracy to placj QUtpe plates fqr

streets where required.—Referred to the Streets Committee. Grafton Koad.—The Engineer was authorised to call for tenders for the foot path and retaining wall in Grafton Road, below Wynyard-street. _, Anwctal Conthacts.— The Streets Com mittee were empowered to call for tenders for the annual contacts, and given power to act. HOBSON-BTKEET COMPENSATION. —It was resolved that all sums agreed for payment as compensation in Hobson-street be authorised for payment. FIRK Hose.—A letter was read from the Superintendent of Fire Brigade, stating that the Foresters' Hall and tho V.M.C. A. Buildings were the only ones which had complied with the instructions issued by the Council regarding hose reels. —Referred to the Streets Committee. Motions.—The Mayor moved, "That the Domain Committee be requested to con sider and report to this Council on the pre sent and future management of the Cricket Ground, its condition and maintenance, the charges and revenue, and as to the de sirability of employing a professional cricketer."—The Mayor said that Mr Mum ford had claimed over £90 as due. He found that within the last four years Mr Mumford had received £1,000 with regard to the Cricket Ground. For these reasons, he thought that the whole matter should bo referred to a committee, so that the whole matter should ■be in quired into. He thought that dele gates from the cricketers whould be asked to wait upon tho Committee and explain matters. He had been informed that last summer £350 had been received, and he would ask if any of them thought that £1 per day had been expended upon the Cricket Ground, although it was evident that a considerable sum had been spent. He moved that the matter be referred to tho Legal Committee. Tin's was seconded by Cr. Evans and adopted by the Council.

NEWMARKET BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Newmarket Borough Council was held last night, when there were present:—The Mayor (Mr Suiter), Councillors Clayton, Bishop, Wyman, Rose, Morgan, and Bur. gess. DiSRKSPKOTFOIi Letter.— Ib was resolved that the Council endorse the action of the Mayor in refusing to receive the letter of tho Captain of *he Fire Brigade, which had been brought up at a previous meeting, and in which language was used disrespect ful to one or two of the Councillors.

UAKVKK'ti Contract.—On the motion of Cr. Clayton it was ordered that the Legal and Finance Committee prepare tho condi tions for tho borough cartage, and report at the next meeting. Loo.sk Cattle.—lt was resolved that Inspector Sherman be communicated with in reference to the enforcement of the by laws dealing with loose cattle and horses, etc.

Till': Report of Streets Committee ivas raid re tho drain in Claremont-street. It stated thattheCommitteo having visitod tho drains complained of by Mr Clark in a letter to the Council, found the nuisance arose from city property. Twenty-four hours' notice had boon given to the parties to have the nuisance abated, and it had been complied with. They also re ported that tho cost of the pro posed drainage in Claremont-street would be £11 over the estimated cost agreed upon at the last meeting of the Council, viz., £43 against £32, consequent on the use of 12 ---inch pipes.—On the motion of the Mayor, it was decided that despite the increased cost the work be proceeded with at once. Fire Bkioadb.- It wus resolved, in com pliance with a letter from the Secretary of the Fire Brigade, that the turncock be in structed to Dβ present at all fires in his capacity of turncock. The Secretary for warded the report for the past month, and asked for water for a wet practice on next Wednesday night.— Report received, and request granted. Valuator —The Council decided to re ceive applications for the post of valuator of tho borough, the applicants to state salary required. Sewage. —Mr A. Bruce, Inspector of Nuisances, reported that the sewage seems to escapo to the surface from the sewer in Manukau Uoad, caused by being partially choked. Hβ suggested that the water taps from Railway-street downwards be opened for a time, so that tho increased pressure might remove the obstruction. —Decided to adopt his suggestion. Bokouch Accounts.—A letter was read from Mr Geo. Frasor, who had audited the borough accounts on behalf cf the Auditor- G-eneral, returning the balance sheet certi fied to as correct, with the exception of the refund of the auctioneer's license, a matter of £30, which the Auditor-General refused to altow.—Received.

CoRRESi'bNDEXCK.' —A letter was read from the acting-manager of the Railway Department in Wellington, siating that the dangerous state of the railway crossings in Newmarket would receive consideration at once. —Received. A telegram was read from Mr Moss, M.H.R., stating that he had taken action, and had placed a question on the order paper in reference to railway crossings.—On the motion of the Mayor, it was resolved to tender Mr Moss the thanks of the Council for the interest he had taken, and that it be brought under his notice,to draw the attention of the Govern ment to it, that the cost set down on the estimates for the altering of the crossing included the purchase of property on either side cf t'rj line, which might be resold when alteralio i had been made. A telegram was read truin Sir Maurice O'Rorke, M.H.R., in reference to tho Onehimga Cemetery Bill.—Telegram received. From John Norton, in reference to some plumbing work done to the borough. —Received. From the Parnell Borough Council, enclosing an ac count for work dono for the Newmarket Borough on tho Manukau Road.—Re solved that the bill be paid ; also, that a bill be sent to the Parnell Borough Coun cil on account of repairs done to Park 'Hoad East, also'half the cost of lighting the lamp at the corner of Park lioad. From the Borough Council ot Hokitika, asking for information in reference to the loan of the borough, and for a copy of the last balance-sheet. - Request granted.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 25. 1BOT»

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Drapery. Clothing, &c HE BABY LINEN AND LADIES' UNDERLINKN WAREHOUSE. SILK HOSE! SILK HOSE! P. DAVI SO N Has lust purchased a.iob line of Silk Hose, and will sell them an under :— HALF COST! HALF COST PRICES! Ladles' Black, Pale Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2s lid, 3sGd, 3s lid ; Maroon, Navy, Cardinal, 3.-; 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d. Children's Pale Blue, Pink, and Cream. 1. Is lid; 2, 2s 3d ;3,256d;4. 2s 9d ; 5 2s lid. Black and Dark Colours, 2s 3d, 2s 6d. 2s9d, 3s, 3a3d -200 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Linen Collars at 6d each ; usual prices.Js to 2s 6d. isTdoo"yards Beaded Net in Navy, Maroon, Black and Gold, Black and Silver. Drab, etc., all at 2d per yard ; usual price, 9d yard. 400 yards Beaded Gossamer, White and Silver, Drab and Gold, Brown and Gold, at 6d per yard ; usual price. Is per yard. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Printed Skirts from 1811d,28 3d, 2s 6d, 2s lid-very ehoap. Ladies' Print^Dresses from 6b lid to 21s. Ladies' .Stuff Dresses from 12s 6d to 355. Ladies' Print Morning Wrappers. 2s lid to 4es 11(L Children's Print, Sateen, and Stufl'DreßSC9,2s6d 1.0 7n 6d, at half warehouse prices. Very special line 50 dozen Ladies' and Chil dren's Printed Aprons at 6d ench. Also, large variety of Coloured and White Aprons from 7id to 5s 6d. _ Magnificent assortment of Fans, bought very cheap, to be sold at 2s 6d. 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d; wort!) 3s 6d to 14s 6d. In all the newest, Hhades. Beautiful variety of rfun Bonnets from Is to 9s 6d. No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts. ■OKICE I pEICE I pmCE Jtl/li I 1 16 I ■- 1/6 BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTRICH FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, and Pink. In Just Received, a parcel -J p a hrj of the above, to be sold |g Bljq ■ *^ B jjj^C^ t ,qt, the very low prico of—^tw^—Ll— W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Street West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest, Style, try OUTTERIOK'S CUT T> APBR T>- ATTERNS if x Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT- Wμ. P. OGILVIE, DRAPER. VICTORIA-STREET WEST. CHEAPER THAN EVER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. C HOPKINS. Lonpon House, Victoria and Nelson Sts., Is now siiowinf? some of the cheapest Drapery and Clothing ever offered in Auckland, as the following lines will show : — Dress Materials in Greys, Browns, and Fawns. 4s lid for 12yds; Striped Delaines, 12yds for 3e lid ; grand' value in Di ess Materials at 6s 9d, in fashioniiblo shades; Coloured Satin in-all shades, from Is por yard ; 80-inch Heavy Twill Sheeting, Is Old (White); 90-inch Heavy Twill BhuctinK, Is 3d (White); a lot of. Slip Jiats, Is each; Men's Mosgiel Tweed Suits, 33s 6d; Men's Tweed Suits, 12s 9d; Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 7s lid ; Men's Coloured .Vfole Trousers, 4s lid (value for your money) ; Men's Tweed Trousers, 3s lid pair ; Youths' Tweed Trousers, Zs lid : Boys' 'I'weed Trousers, 3s 6d ; grand lino in Men's Merino Sox, 9d; Men's Brown Cottoa Sox. 2id per pair. C. HOPKINS, London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets. N.B.—Open every evening till 9 o'clock. Public Notices. gTRAWBERRY QARDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Next the Upper Wharf, Devonport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! MARK PARRISH, In returning thanks to Ins supporters for past favours, begs to inform them and the public generally that he has great pleasure in announcing that these well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are now open. Mark Parrish being one of the largest strawberry growers in the colony, will always have a large and fresh .supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, the largest, and most delicious fruit in the market, and they will not be stinted in quantity either. FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY ! Tea, Coffee and other Refreshments always on hand. Three hundred visitors can be seated at the tables at one time. Lawn Tennis and Croquet Ground, and other amusements for tho convenience of visitors. HTRAWBEPJtIES AND CREAM 1 W9LLOWGROVE GARDENS DEVONPORT. School Treats and Picnic Parties provided for by special arrangement. Family orders, dinner and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run 1o the Gardens at half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence). M. PARRISH, PROPRIETOR. Jf 0 T I C E. The Business hitherto carried on by ROBERT NEAL, At Wcllesley-street and Karangahape Road, Will be conducted from the KARANGAHAPE ROAD STORE. Customers will bo called upoa as usual. Couutry customers please note the change in address: THE NEWTON SUPPLY STORES, KARANGAHArE ROAD. F. ROWB, Manager.



Medical. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'B POWDER. KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, ~ , MOTHS, ■' BEETLES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS. BUGS, COCKRO.ACHKS, BEETLES MOTHS IN FUKS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find tliis invaluable fo , destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for pet doga. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that pacKagea of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins by all Druggists. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both In appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mill preparation, and is especially aoapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists. Proprietor. THOS. KEATING, London. A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. BEECHAM'S PILLS Are admitted by j^^ 0•"• A thousands to be JH worth a Guinea a "j»V 03C or kil'. ous a nd f{Q/ nervous disorders, /■»// \o"\ Bu ?' n m &i an( l i'Sri-nkmTmrrn V/Vi pain in tho stomach, I / PATENT I I aick headnehe, gid fW2i „■■ if. dinees, fulness and Irfl PiLL <O ■ /Oft J swelling after meals, ■ •j\ /ct/ dizziness and drow- Bi'vmX ,r "*.- /,»/ sineas, coW ct*lls, /v?/ ft 1160 ' 11 *)? ot heat, *V»>Jv_ S'&i'a oas °* appetite, shortness of breath, , OisC'&Zr coativeness, scurvj blotohesontTi^skin, disturbed sleep, frightful dreams, and all norvous and trembling sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in 20 minutes. This is no fiction, tor they have done it in thousands of cases, Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. For females of all ages these Pills are invaluable, as a few doses of them carry off all gross humours, open all o'ratructions, and bring about all that is required. No females should be without them. T.here is no medicine to be found to equal BEECH AM'S PILLS for removing any obstruc tion or irregularity of the system. If taken according to the directions given with each box they will soon rostore females of all ages to sound and robust health. For a weak stomach, impaired digestion, and all disorders of the liver, they act like MAGIC," and a few doses will be found to work wonders upon the most important organs of the human machine. They strengthen the whole muscular system, restore the long lost complexion, bring back the keen edge of appetite and arouse into action with the ROSEBUD or health the whole physical energy of the human frame. These are "FACTS ,, admitted by thousands embracing all classes of society; and one of the best guarantees to the nervous iind dobilitatod is, Beecham's Pills have the largest sale of any patent medicine in the world. BEECHAM'S MAGIC COUGHPILLS As a remedy for Coughs in general, Asthma, Diffi culty in Breathing, Shortness of Breath, Tightness and Oppression of the Chest, "Wheezing, &c, these .Pills stand unrivalled; and anyone labouringunder any of tho above complaints need only try One Box to prove that they are the best ever offered to tho public for Asthmatic and Consumptive Coughs, Hoarseness and Oppression of the Chest. They speedily remove that sense of oppression and diffi culty of breathing which nightly deprive the patient of rest. They give almost instant relief and comfort to those afflicted with the above distress ing and, when neglected, dangerous complaints. Leu any person troubled with any of the above complaints give Beecham's Couoh Pkls a trial. The most violent Cough will in a short time be removod. Cautios , .—The public are requested to notice that the words " Bbecham's Prr/Ls, St. Helens," s.re on the Government Stamp affixed to each Box of the Pillfj. If not on they are a forgery. Prepared only and sold wholesale and ratail by the proprietor, T. Beecham, Chemist, St. Helens, Lancashire, England, in boxes at Is. ljd. and 2s. 9a. each.—Sold by all Druggists and Patent Medicine Dealers throughout the Colonies. iJ.B.—Full directions are given with each box. Dentistry. -a- G O 0 D W I N O 0 X, * DENTAL SURGEON, 148, Qucen-strpat, A.M.P. Society's Building Auckland, ECOX AND SON, c DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-street, Auckland, Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery R.C.S., England. ) Herbkkt Cox, Doctor of Dental Surger , University of Michigan, U.S., America. A M. CARTER, * SURGEON DENTIST (By Examination) (Late five years with. E. Cox and Son), M> x be Consulted at his Residence, GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, Karangahape Road (near top of Howe-streat). CHARGES MODERATE. GAS ADMINISTERED. . mUCKER'S TD^OOD FOR PORRIDGE, &c, &c, Specially prepared, c nsists of the elements for the perfect nutrition of the human body. Ha 3 had high commendation in England from Hospital Authorities and from Physicians, Dentists, and the Public. J. BYCROFT & Co. Have now completed the erection of costly plant, and having made arrangements with Mr W.F. TUCKER to produce this artiolfi, confi dently recommend it as more suitable than ; oatmeal for this climate. . I AT A PRICE WITHIN REACH OP ALL, In 71b and 251b bags. To be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers, and Wholesale of the Manufacturers. T "OYCROFT AND /"NO., * LIMITED, City Flour Mills, Shovtland-street, Auckland. TUCKER'S FAMILY BAKING POWDER. mUCKER'S OAKING ipOWDER JL For JOWhoiesomeX Bread mUCKER'S "OAKING OOWDER _L Tea Cakes JL> Pastry X Scones TUCKER'S OAKING "pOWDER Ask your X> Grocer JL font. Once Tried, Always Used* ONE SHILLING T>ACKET of SALS ALINE will preserve JL TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food. To be obtained of all Chemists and Grocer?, in Is and 2s packets. ~_ Wholesale Agent. RICHARD A. CARR. Fort-atreet, Auokland. - Established 1859. GEE & POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, LORNE and RUTLANU-STRKETS. Coaches, Carriages, Waggonettes, Buggies, Pony C-μ rriages. Carts. Drays, and every de scription of Vehicles kept in stock, or built to order. The trade supplied. ~, ~ „„,•,«, KB.—Traps lent to customers whilst repairs are being executed. ■' .. f|THE~"Best~Gifb for Home friends is JL Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a J'ictoriul Hqproaontation of Queen-street V&\ scription of tho Provincial District. Now GUiae i to itot.ljiiko. &c &C. >



WsSm DISCOUNT gAsa'*" 1 Auckland c • t ,ITTLE of England Note, LOANS arc Ai,v A^roalo Personal, O||i Advances ] Polices ?. i repayable either et IS hQl M«Wtk a term of years.~lnt.fv «,,i! ha . e *? i «tiH .„ WM. HEAD BLO6mFIELD ( i 103, Victoria Arcade, Queen|tjeet - ™ I MONEY TO LENFaFrmffi;! rate of interest. -Apply to"' $££&] JApKsoN&jiu§sm; . fcohmtore, . lyg-ONEY TO LENDVSSm i-W-J F^ 1 ?? 8 Freehold Securities, WILLIAM COLEMAN, Solicitor, ' National ItiaWajiceßuiuW" : -85.Qneei).rtrwt i C ° Ch^j^g QUEENSLAND MQRTGAGfi, IMi ' . 4ND' ' ; .■-"."" ,i:Tr | DISCOUNT BANKING COMPAQ, ; .AUCKLAND, Head Office: Brisbane. Agencies: Auckland, Sydney, and Kelboorw,' 1 Monet advanced from £S, and tipwi»di b>! any amount required, to suit the ■boitow,i upon Personal, Freehold, Leasehold, dt m Tangible Security, repayable in any way u| may be arranged, either it| Quarterly Instalments, at lowest onnenlnte i Advances made on Furniture ■without r*4 moval; also on all kinds of Merchuii, ! including Bond Warrants, etc. >"-', i Bills Discounted at current rates. . Interviews and, Communications wiD k btiii strictly confidential. Office Hour?: From W till 5 o't^jt A RTH U R : pO-H-S5« LAND AND MQNETARY AGIiT, :■■' ■ :; 'i ;,: 24J SHOSTtAJfD-STBEKT , (Three Doors past STAn;Offl(»>. lam prepared to value :laad.Jn; i the country for intending purohasere at (bA reasonable terms. Auiand sold bf mefjiAuti'l land I charge 2£per cepf. commission. | I am prepared to negotiate ; from 425 to £15,000.; Advances made m Colonial |n4 S»# H .Policies. Having Agents Austf#^ il j England, I can make' Allies m ' WUIB in sums frdrii M)o £15.000. 'TifD VS T RIA L AND PBQ^ 2 years .. ~ , v l : 010, »; |X 0 : 3 years.. .. 014 7 -g», 4 years.!' .. I El: 5 years.. .. 010 0 Jg-jj a 6 years .. ; , ... g °J.;m's\ 7 years.! .. >$■$] 8 years.. .. ,Q. 7 \ -.Sjjl 10 years .. ■• »° ° frm*-* The Board has power in Sg* Want of Employment to £uspend|«|mesi{. Borrowers Shareift „ .;L r Tnfember who liberty o sell his property atW«fjl payofFhio mortgages origJf.Sjgflß fiis property subject to the mortg^ S SrofQUKE^STREETa D LANE. BAK cROFtMw^ Office -.HUtuM***** 1, in instalments for repaymen^o^eacn^iv^j^^.^^ Repayments extend-p er ,Weel£. aOSJ lyear J.. » °$ || 2 years .. ■• gw ? §f 1 3 years,.. •• gjj 8: $J 4 years.. •• jg-'J/g' Iggj 6 years .. •• g7 r |§f J . B.vears .. .•■ _g f^SB^ 4 DSPOSIW-TWgW'jei**