The Auckland Star.

V^ITXYIIL-No. 168.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1887.

PRICE-ONE PENNY.

TABLE TALK.

Politics—politics— politics !

Three public addresses to-night. Mr Vaile in the Opera House: .

Mr Peacock at Ponsonby Hall. Mr Withy in St. Sepulchre's schoolroom. ) Big fire at Otahuhu this morning. ; Big water-spout at Ponsonby last night! \\ ater-spout! Oh, you mean Sir William • Fox's teetotal address.

Does it not look very like the case of the ' fox and the grapes already ? Not a bit of it! Reynard has a cunning • eye after the poultry-yard. Not every ■ day he has a chance to gobble upa" pea- ' cock!" l I

If the Ponsonby grapes don't agree with , him, the new fable will have to be headed i " The Fox and the Gripes !" ' i One Thing More Blessed to Give Than j to Receive-Advice. j Felt Slippers—Those applied to unrulys youngsters. ; The Tactician has gob to the bottom of ' politics at last, and has found a " familiar ! spirit" there.

Why, I thought the residence of the spirit you mean was bottomless ? There must be a screw loose somewhere.

Oh,no ;Mr Connell claims to have a close and intimate acquaintance with His Satanic Majesty.

Query—ls the " Old Gentleman " also an Old Colonial Hand? Would he "stand" for Eden ?

Guess not; the old chap got kicked ouli of Eden long ago. Or was it only Adam that was kicked out ?

Oh, don't bother me with conundrums. By the way, it was very bad tactics to talk so much about the d in the presence of ladies.

Maybe so ; but from the days of Eve the wily serpent has been closelyassociated with the fair sex. Mr Aitken Connell has pro bably read the epitapli on a henpecked hus band, which says :—Here lies a man a woman ruled : the d ruled the woman!

Troubled Waters. - Mr Justice Richmond characterises the Waters bankruptcy as a most disgraceful one, although the law had not been able to reach th; debtor.

"Strikiner" commentary oh the dull times. The Seaman's Union and the Northern Steamship Company mean to have a trial of strength over a proposed reduc tion of wages. Thore are now about 90 children on the Kindergarten roll, nearly all poor or neglected.

Ilarwood, who intimated a few days ago that he would scull Hearn for the cham pionship of New Zealand, has'withdrawn from the contest.

Mem. for the author "John Bull and his Island."—Mr John Bull has been appointed Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages foi* the Cambridge district.

The Scottish " chiels " perform at One« hunga to-night. Munro is willing to compete with any Scottish dancers ii Auckland district.

More Wellington jealousy. The " Pojb " makes a violent attack upon the San Francisco mail service, which, it says, is only of use to Auckland. •

There are now 142 males and 13 females in Mount Eden Gaol.

Thos. Maddock has been found dead ab Greenstone, near Hokitika ; shot himself accidentally when going out pigeon-shoot ing'on Sunday last. Effective tactics for the preservation of order. There will be eight constables ab Mr Aitken Connell's meeting in the Choral Hall to-morrow night, in addition to the organised band of " young colonial hands." Here's a very knotty problem to settle. There's no L 5 prize for the solution, but as compensation there's no entrance fee. i

Come on with your knotty affair, you naughty man. A duel was lately fought by Alexander Shotfc and John S. Nott. Nott was shofc and Shott was not. The question is— Whether was it better to be Shott than Nott? ■

That's an easy one. Of course it waa better to be Shott than Nott, for Shott was not shot.

I'm shot if I can see it. There was a rumour that Nott was not shot, but Shotb avows that he shot Nott, which proves either that the shot Shott shot at Nott waa not shot, or, that Nott was shot notwith standing. That may be; but circumstantial evi dence is not good, and it may be made to appear' on trial that the shot Shott shot, shot Nott, or as accidents with firearms are frequent, it may be possible that the shot Shott shot, shot Shott himself, when the whole affair would, resolve itself into the original elements, and Shott would be shot, and not Nott.

But don't you see, iif Nott was Shott, and Shott was not Shott, and if Shott shot Nott, then it was a case of suicide ? E

Let's have another shot at it! If Notts was Shott, and if Shott shot Nott, of course he shot himself. I think, however, that the shot Shott shot, shot not Shott but. Nott, but anyhow it has become somewhat diffi cult to tell who was shot, and who was not, or even whether Shott was shot or Notfe was not. .. i ;

Mr G. P. Pierce has presented to the Free Public Library two books entitled re spectively "Blue aiidv'Gold,"'fthdi-^'The Minutes of the Water Committee of the Board of Supervision of San Francisco."

;,Th,e. Associated Ba#k#.,of<-Australia ay» considering the reduction of the rate( of interest on account of the pver.-abundance of money placed at deposit. ■

Mr Justice Ward takes a great interest in the Kindergarten, and has at his qwn expense supplied a lot of clothing to the children of poor people, besides placing barbed wire over the fence of the playground to keep out the "larrikin element."



Shippinff^ -—- Ttnion steamshi «_^l*»«l COMPANY OF NE\ ■■■JP^I (LIMITED). iIsPeI royal mail express I^^l SERVICjC If "^ OVERLAND ROUTE TO I' Miffl THROUGH AMERICA. KJSto fto heat of the Red Sea and th ■^voidingaWMjjfo of Cape Horn. « « a w of this Line are appointed t The Steamers °£^ k)an(i {m an lca n VSctoo"ever? four weeks, sailing a i ' Leave Leave Arrive Steamer. Ton3i Sydney. Auck. 'Friscc July 18 Aug. 7 ■ AiiMEDA ..' 3000 Aug. 10 Aug. 15 Sept. i -srnhieavaiiabie"for twelve months, an Ticketeai* ayaim their journe a **%&^ HwolulSf San Francisco, and an • g hFares,|ydne n y or Auckland, to aaoO y,#9to£67los.^ ' Stbeiuob, *30 3t For all information apply at any of th cffl teivTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF UNIO^jJEVV ZEALAND (LIMITED). """ TTNION STEAMSHII |P^gf OTMPAxVY OF NEW ZEA |gKS§ LAND (LIMITED). : lP™*^B TIME TABLE.— July. iLiUR/UVAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL FOnWTON LYTTELTON, AND WES'I PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | j^fff. g^jT jllonday. 25,12 noon I 10.10a.rn ioTTARANAKI, WELLINGTON. AN! .* otti i^YTTELTON (Special Scrrice). •HrZwu I Friday, % !U0 a.m. i 8.40 a.m ■fftftft /dfmaJ! ar riv e d). imiHISBORNE, NAPIKK, WELLINGTON TyOTLTON. AND PORT CHALMERS • ■" (from Auckland). Waihora' I Thursday, 21, noon • | - WAin^RAPA I Thursday, 28, noon [ """"FOirMELBOURNE (Via Bluff). Waiboba^ I Thursday, 21, noon i — ™b.U>a I Thursday, 28, noon | - •Calls at Hobart. '■ "" FOR SYDNEY.' JtoJutoi" | Tuesday, 2U. 5 p.m. | — FOQONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO, mMBDA | iMon.. Aug. 15,4 p.m. | — (Caiyo till noon). "" FOULKVUKA AND SUVA. TViistri I Monday, 25,5 p.m. .I -— ■' —fob gisborneTnapier and wellington. ■ Calling at' WAIPIRO. 'gjjTA. ■■■■ I Tuesday. 19. G p.m. ' I . ~ FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. ' Mabaroa 1 Tnes., 26,- 5 p.m. - | — " Cargo must be boolced and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised time of departure. Piissage Tickets must "be taken at the Com pany's Office. Auckland Branch, corner Queen and Customs streets. ' • , • . nrURANAKI, WELLING- X TON, LYTTELTON. IfslPlJi SPECIAL SERVICE. |iH§gyj| The Union Steamship's Co.'s |^ "*" WANAKA ...raieave-Onehunga every FRIDAY and Lyttelton every. MONDAY, calling onl} at Taranaki and Wellington, and connecting at m Plymouth with through Trains for ' Wanganui. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. ft-,,. QTEAM TO THE SOUTH HR| | KJ . SEA ISLANDS. ■BmSi'l Thenews.s. Wlli RICHMOND, ■ j 850 tons register, COO h.p., Capt. McGillivray, will leave Auck -1 land, for Tonga, Samoa, and Tahiti, on or about August 19. Splendid accommodation for first and second ttepassengers. An experienced stewardess is carried. The round voyage from Auckland (calling at ronga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies about aßdays, and offers a favourable opportu nity to those desirous of visiting the beautiful Wands touched at. Tickets issued for the round trip. , Jot freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to DONALD & EDENBOROUGH, No 22. Queen-street. ~ A*4*zt JP 0R 0?0TIKI A^ WIIAKATANE. Theis. CHELMSFORD Will ran to and from the above ports every week. Apply to- SHARP & CO., _ Commerce-street A^j- OI?EAM TO THAMES, JH^^* STEAMERS for STIRLING- W°\\ TH- 0111 \K M URI, & S KE| M ANp GRANT AND TIME TABLE. b.S. EOTOMAHANA. P.B. ENTERPRISE No. 2. r—^R^IAUCKLAXD. ~-_ MjHQTQMAItAKA: | EXTECTRISB. I^lfi^rnoon | "^ gajg^sliggg^^ Il2midnight ~—3--ES2WJWIAMES. S-—--—_J_^OTOMAHANA I _^| EXTBRPHISE. Tuesday, in] — — —-* —.— ~: 2Sl_23^S i normT i g___|9_night toChoVnN^Vo^ RotomahanalvUhhi N otVesn (m ,iM frtlsP d linic of leaving. D^SSvlVtock ShipPing Carrying' or —L________ GEO. FRASER, Agent. MgkSL t HKUTAL? PAEROa! The 8.8. Wiin K°T UX U ■ -^^^^m^mrm. & firth. _ jSp4 r WAIUKU AND ONE^ Op'^aj-. 10.30 a™ w~S? on''ay. l P-m. SS&PS n llallan liour of «1'- Vc s'ocK-. m?Vm< carrying or dis-



Shipping. :p /ZtzJ^d- Ss" COROMANDEi & <"\*£ THOMASSCOTT, MASTEI Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel Wedncs.. 20,12 noon Thursday, 21,12 noon Friday, 22,12 noon Saturday, L' 3,12 noon ie Weather and other circumstances permittinj Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or di charging live stock. f No cargo received without Shipping Not J? and within half-an-hour of advertised time < " departure. 1S All Parcels must be prepaid on Board. _ A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. o. o . . FTIHE NEW ZEAL AN] 7~ ||^Jfsl SHIPPING COMPANY'S 4 ffsfinN ROYAL MAIL l?ne o: id ||^~"**<4jJ| STEAMERS (under Contract wit [ y the New Zealand Government) will be de; patched with Her Majesty's Mails as under fo LONDON, Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira :— Steamers. -JTonsip^SJe. Datc p Ruapehu .... 4,l63Lyttelton July 28 Kaikoura 4,174) A „„,.,,, August2s Tongariro 4.183 ( A b s. ma/ Sept. 22 Aoraxgi 4,103 (• bc«]; October 2 itiMUTAKA- 4,173 ) raneed- Nov. 17 I And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. .j; Particulars may bo learned by application to— CHARLES V. HOUGHTON, Local Manager. Customs-street, Auckland. 5 QTEAM TO LONDON PENINSULAR & OREEN '• <&L '' *¥ TAL STEAM NAVlGA **m&2m^r TION COMPANY. f' FOR LONDON, with Mails and Passengersfoi Europe and the East. - (Via Bombay). c tlinll , n . Leave Leave Mcl- Steamer, Sydney. bourne. Carthage July 20 July 26 Massiua August 3 August 9 Vai.ktta August 17 Amrußt2J " Ballarat August3l Sept.6 - Shannon Sept. 14 Sept. 20 And thenceforward every alternate week. '• Passengers and cargo hooked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan, at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates. Chear reserved accommodation can be obtained in this - Company's vessels. Tho Second Saloon having been thoroughly re-organised, this Company is now enabled to ofl'er intending passengers to Europe, unrivalled accommodation at the following greatly re - duced rates:— . Single Ticket.. £37 Return do. (Available for 12 months) .. £65 j Passengers booked at Auckland at same rates as Sydney or Melbourne. For all particulars, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 5 18.Queen-street. Auckland. Agents. - OI^ lENT LINE- STEAM TO LONDON. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Potosi July 30 Augusts Ormuz Augustl3 August 19 Orient August 27 Sept. 2 Okoya Sept. 10 Sept. 19 And fortnightly thereafter. ; Through Fares from New Zealand to London: ' Steerage, £18; Second. £30 to £10: Saloon. £(53 and £70. EXCURSION RETURN TICKETS, availableO months—First-class. £105. Available 12 months—First-class, £115; Second, £of. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agenta in New Zealand. jC&^ "DRIGANTINE -*-* MAGELLAN CLOUD, i^^^r FROM lyttelt°n- Qomiigiiees are requested to pay freight and take delivery of goods without delay. All cargo impeding the discDiirge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense. W. S LAURIE & CO., Agents. Auckland, July 19,1887. To Let. mO LET, Upper Pitt-street, 7-roomed JL House ; gas, water, washhouse, garden, large yard.—Apply R. Liddle, Upper Pitt-street nnO LET, new 4-roomed House, 5s ; also, JL good 6 and 3 roomed, Bs, its Cd.—Apply Arch Hill Tea Warehouse. TO LET, large Unfurnished Room, with fireplace ; rent, ss. Furnished Rooms with double beds, use of kitchen.—Mrs Hansen, 147, Grey-street. TO LET, 6-roomed House; bath room, good cooking stove, city water, and gas.- Apply to F. Moore, Bootmaker, Karangahape Road. • npO LET, a nice Shop in the best part of JL Hobson-street; good living accommoda tion, and cellars. Good opening for a cheap draper.—H. J. Riordan, Hobson-street. mO LET—Selwood House, Upper Queen- JL street. Contains eleven rooms, suitable for a Boarding-house; rent moderate.—Apply Cottage at back. nno LET, a 4-roomed House with scullery JL in Wakefield-streot; also a 4 and 5 roomed House, with separate yards, stables if required.—Apply Jas. Irvin, top of VVakeflekl stroet ! ____ , . | TO LET, superior Residence of 7 rooms, in Flagstaff Itoad, Melrose, Devonport; 14s.—Apply to Mrs Burnett, Melrose, Devon pork . mO LET, new House of four apartments, JL every convenience; Jervois Road, near Threo Lamps: 75.-Applyto Mr Oliphant, Soli citor, High-street. TO LET on the corner of Stanley-street^ as-roomed House, with wash-house, large cellar, four fireplaces, good well, every convoiii ence; rent, 8s per week.-Apply G. Peace, Arch Hill. mO LET, a Gentleman's Residence of JL seven rooms, in the best part of Princes street, above the. Synagogue, and opposite Government House Grounds, overlooking city and harbour.-Apply to J. H. Witheford Short land-slfeet ■ TO LET, Wellesley-street, those com modious premises at present occuuied by Mr George Gledhill, Cordial Manufacturer - Apply Brown, Barrett, and Co.. Elliott-street, Auckland. ' TO LET, Shop and DweUJngTshTrooms, gas, gas fittings, gas stove, shop fittings. Good opening for Grocer, Greengrocer Fruit erer, etc. ; 12sbd a, week-. Also, Cottage, five rooms; Os. — Apply N.Z. Mortgage Lonn nml DlßgQTintfßankvHieh-fetrect. K> an> ana ACOMFORTABLEl^ivi^^dHo'u^ to let for cs per week.—H. Field Rich mond Road. ' npcTBAKERS and CONF"ECTIONERS. :ro LET. a Shop and Four Rooms, with Bake house, situated m Upper Symonds-strept App'y to- D. ROBERTSON Symond-street. Board and .Residence^ WANTED,' Gentleman Boarders in a Private Family; bath, piano tmod table, every comfort, terms moderate — ifastinyq HouseOJ ppcrQnoen-3treet,opposltc_Tab ß rniiP.in WANTED", Board and Loci^n^rbVa single man in tho vicinity of Ponponhv or Newion; terms very moderate—A>nniv tn " Mack," Star Office. . Appiy l 0 WANTE D, a Gent]eman"^s~bo^rdeHnl pri vate family 1 erms moderato — Wnr addr ss, apply' Star Olßce. crate.-For "OOARD AND RESIDENCE~~iuI^rToT-



For Sale. FOR SALE, a small Grocery Stor North Shore; stock about £50.—App Store, Box 325, P. 0., Auckland, FOR SALE, now and second hand Sprin Carts.— Apply John , Patterson, ne: labernacle. Upper Queen-street. JIOR SALE, Dpuble-seatedßuggy,,i.N cash required. Payments weekly < monthly, to suit purohaser. — Apply N.Z. Mor gage, Loan, and Discount Bank, High-street. IjlOR SALE, very handsome iron-framt bronzed, over-strung, brass tuning-plat full trichord Piano. In use a few months. Co 65 guineas. Price, 10 guineas.—Address Piam Box 205. ICHOR SALE, the Lease and Goodwill of JL of the leading Baking and Confectionc Businesses in Napier, situated in the mi. street—Address letters Bakery, care Managt " Daily Telegraph," Box 22, Napier. I7IO~R POSITIVE SALE, cheap an terms Very easy, 050 acres good Lan with deep-frontage. Only eight miles from th Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppe' House and Land Agent. Go, Queen-street. FOR SALE at lowest rates, Potatoe.- Oats. Chaff, Bran, Mai?e, Fowl V\ hea Charcoal, Coke, Coal, Firewood, etc. Expres work done ; Furniture remover!.—Sampson M Pratt, corner Ponsonby and Franklin Roads. FOR~SALE, LighTSprhi^TraprNe^ Set of Harness, and Horse (thorough* staunch, and quiet In hurnoss or saddle).— rl Penmal, Grocer, Kden Terrace, New Nort Road. ' IIOR SALE OR LEASE, 9 acres 3 food 19 perches (Irst-class ievel land, wit) frontage to Lake Takapuna, known ss Picni Grounds.—T. E. Durance, care of D. Clarksoi and Sons, Christchurch EOR SALE—Handsome Bay Mare, fou years old; a good mover, airl fast in hat nt'ss and saddle, freo from vice, and un blemished ; suitable for a medical man or an, person requiring a genuine showy animal.- Apply Nathaniel Stallord. Durham-street. FOR SALE, easy terms, 5 to 300~Acres or Exchange, for City Property, in suitabli ots ; beautifully situated ; close Manukau Har )our; boating, fishing, etc.: 7 miles from Auck land; 1 from Avondale Station. Also, about 10 Acres, close Now Lynn Station, and deep wale frontage to Whau River; frequent communion tion by steamer.—S. Hogg, Agent, Avondale. FOR SALE, the Goodwill of the oldes Hairdressing, Tobacconist, and Fane; Goods Business in the town of Wai.ganui. Th! advertiser having determined be "dire fron business, is doslring t% dispose or the above He has successfully unmed on this business fo; the past 15 years, a/ an confidently recom mend it to the notice m" anyone desirous of em barking in this particular line. The premises are" nearly nevy, large and commodious, anc suitable for a family. Alsc, :i Retail Boot anc Shoe Shop, which has been successfully carried on for tho past C years in premises adjoining and which can be disposed of separately ir re quired. These premises are situated In ilu principal thoroughfare of tb 3 town, and alto getber unrivalled as regards position and repu lation. Terms easy.-For particulars applj J. VV. Watkins, General Commission Agent, Ridgway-street, Wanganui. 0 t . T fR S ~A L E 1 h.p. Shipman Engine .. „ .. 20 0 ( 50—20 cp. L>ynamo ..• .. .. .. 25 0 ( 10—IDcp. Dynamo .. .. .. ..8 0 f ■150 feet 5/io Insulated Cable .. .. 11 0 ( id— 2oop. Lamp 3.. .... „ 10 0 I •I—s" Elsctricßell 110 ( 3 dozen Fiectric Bell Pushes .. .. 1 7 ( 2 :iectT* tSel'Pushes and Silk Cord 010 C 1 pair Blake's Telephones 5 0 C 3 Single Bell Telephones .. .. 1 2 C 1 pair Single Bell Telephones.. .. 010 C Number of Terminals and Clamps 10C Carbons, various 1 0 t 1 dozen 3" Gongs .. .. .. .. 116 C Brush Arc Lamp .. ... .. 510 C 12— 3" Porous Cells .. .. ... .. 018 C Gibs Quicksilver 011 0 1 Power Grinding Head 2 0 6 i Emery Wheels 1 0 fl Smal1 Lathe 10C 3 Smelting Pots .. .. .. .. 012 C 4 Seed Sowers 2 2 0 Electric-Plating Bath 10 0 18ft. Counter, 7 drawers 3 0 0 7ft. Counter 0 12 0 2Large'"Nest" Seed Drawers ~ 8 0 0 Small Seed Show Case 15 0 Show Case 0 10 0 Combination Bell and Battery .. 012 6 Saw Sharping Vico Leamington Range 2 5 0 Bicycle _ 3 5 0 &c. &C. &c. hills bu i l dings, eden terrace. eautiful'co.untrylproperty for sale, on easy terms, or exchange for City Property. House contains 5 rooms, veran dab on three sides; 1 acres orchard : srraml view, etc.: 7 miles from town, and 1 mile from Rail way Station and'Bus.—E. A. Cherry, Post Office, Avondale. T~CTbE SOLD AT AVONDALE-New 6-roomed House, stab;e, etc., about one acre of land and al necessary outbuildings; grand view, aud only 100 yds from Avondale Station. Terms as agreed.—Apply on tho pre mises to George Stallard. CHEAP COTTAGES FOR SALE BY D. F. EVANS. CHAPEL STREET, CITY.-2 Cottages and 4 rooms, etc., etc.; Freehold Allotment, £U x 100. Most central position, and very convenient. Price, only £500 for the lot. J9u3 MOUNT KDEN.—£2S cash, balance can stand. Comfortable House; 6 rooms, pantry, outhouss, etc. Allotment, 33 x 100. 1897 PRATT - STREET, OFF WELLINGTO-V ---STREhT.—House; 5 rooms, etc. Allotment, 33 x 113. Fowlhouse, yard, and fencing. Price, only £260. 1908 WELLINGTON-STREET. — Verandah Cot tage ; i rooms and large workshop ; water laid in', etc. Allotment, 32 x 100. Price, £255. 1023. D. F. EVANS, Agent. FOR immediate Sale, 150 Assorted Fruit Trees. — Apply to Walter J. Dowdcn, Auctioneer, Queen-street. CH AS . WTL LIAM SO N, House, Land and Es'ato Agcnt,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Sale, and to Let, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts: also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several Eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, for rash or on deferred payments. Dividends /CAMBRIA GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Share Register of tho above-named Com pany will be Closed from FRIDAY (loth), at iioon, until THIS DAY (Tuesday), tho I9th day of July instant, at noon, when a Dividend (lGth) of I rixpence per Share will be payable at the Com pany's office, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. r. McDonald scott. Manager. Auckland, July 13,1887. . . ESTATE OF JOSEPH CLARKE | THOMAS. A Second Dividend of Is. 6d. in the & in the ibove Estate is now .payable at the office of Arthur Heather. JOHN BUCHANAN, I ~,„„,„ A. HEATHER, 'jlrustees. Personal. [F MR R. KING, late cook at tho Go vernor Browne Hotel, will communicate ,vith Mrs Watson, Carlisle-street, Napier, he A'ill hear of something to his advantage-. ERSONAL-Oh Susan~~Maria,' AlTcoj Sophia and every other good looking girl ray Tom Keesing"a Name Brooches.—Victoiia 'trcet, Auck nnd. rTONFOUNDEDLY PERSONAL!~ X.J Sale! Sale! Sale! Right along Queen si reet. The most remarkable of all, however, s O. A. Porter's very cheap Sale of Drapery at he corner of Wakefleld-stroet. Remnants! Cheapest on earth !!! ERSONAL. Call and get nn Overcoat __aU. H. Dalton's. Tailor, Victoria-st.Eaßt. PERSONAL.— I supply an Extra pair of Trousers with every suit—J. H. Dal ton, Failor, Victoria-street East. IF yoii want an'extra good Cup of Tea (For a special occasion, iuet try How's Cele brated B|end of Choice Teas ut 1b JOd.-Rew's, yjctpriu-siffcot, -



Wanted. ;. WANTED, a steady. Boy, able to milk, and to be useful in a garden and about a house. Apply C. A. Bruford, Normanville Onehuhga. TSTANTED, a good practicaT'Office if Assistant capable of keeping double entry books.—Apply with references, box 106, Post-office. W~TNTED, a Man, used to fruib trees, useful on a [ami; a ploughman pre ferred,—Apply Duncan Campbell, Bootmaker. Vulcan Lane, any day this week between 1C and 12 o'clock. ANTED; Machinist for Coats, Trousers, and Moleskin.—Apply Aus tralian Clothing Factory, High-street; WANTED, Cook "and Scullery Maid (country). Laundress (country) Ids., good Generals 10s and 12s. Girls to assist, nurs c girl, to sleep at home.—Select Registry V.M.C.A., Albert-street. ' WANTED, a Servant for a Family without children; must understand plain cooking and Washing. - Apply corner George-street and Mount Rosklll road (next carpenter shop). Good wages. WANTED, a Situation, either in town or country, as Ladies' Companion or Governess; can teach pia^o, violiD, English, etc.—Apply M.G., Star Ollico WANTED, General Servant; one able to do plain cooking. - Apply at Star Oflice. WANTED, a Nursemaid ; references required.—Apply to Mrs Sam Hcsketh, Epsom. WANT&D, a smart, young man to assist with Sales.—G. Mcßride. Mer chant Tailor. Commerce-street. ANTED, 20. Young Ladies for .Buffalo Minstrds.-Apply to Mrs Rogers. Dress maker, Weilesley-strcet, after six o'clock any evening. WA NTED by an elderly gentleman (hotelkefiper), a Working Housekeeper between 35 and Jo, with a view to marriage. A servant kept. A person with a little means pre ferred. - Address, X.Y.Z., P.O. Box 3CB, Auckland. v WANTED, for the country, a respecfc ablo Toting Person to assist in house work, 3 in family; good home; wages, 53 per week None need apply unless willing to work. -Apply "A.," STARUltice. WANTED, a 4-roomed Cottage, subur ban, small allotment attached. Rent must bo low.--Apply L.. Stak Oilice. WANTED.— Come and see my oxtra Trousers for nothing.—J. 11. Daltou, Victoria-street East. W~ ANTED.-Wo are not Selling a Bank rupt Stock, nor one damaged by flro and water, but Gcois of our own Direct Import ing.—J, U. Cro^s. Direct Importing Draper, Victoria-street ftwo doors from Albert-street. W^NTEbTTu^chliders^or M urphy's Popular New Zealand Gardening ; best book published ; 2s 6d, all Booksellers. WANTED.— "Where are we all croincr to?" Why to J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Vic toria-street, for an Extra Pair of Trousers for nothing. : ■ ■ WANTED, to Lease for a term of years, Premises in or noar Queen-street, suit able for carrying on our business. J. Foss and Co., Quecn'Street. WANTED everybody to bring their broken Watobes and Jewellery to Tom Ceeaing's Watch and Jewellery Hospital, Victoria-street;,' ~nd. W~"ANTEDSEEN^i3peciany cheap lines this week at Goodson's. Japanese Boxes, Mats, Cabinets, fee, at about half-price; a Morocco-bound Quarto Album, 4s lid. worth 12s Cd, accommodating 70 various -si ml photos; Silver Jewellery, newest and cheapest, warranted; 'PtJnKCt Knives, Cd, uwb blades; Is three blad', .„• I3elsf<ors, la par pair, nil sizes, Johnson's and* other good makers, only, slightly rusty, former prices, 2s on and 3s (id per pair ; a grand 7s Gd Floral Album for 2s (id, bound in calf or morocco; Crystal and Ground Glass Sugar and Cream, 1b the pair former price, 2s (id; China Tea Sets, various patterns, tho newest shape Cupload Saucers, 7s id the 40 Pieces Set; Breakf(i*rfiotß, 12s 6d ; Dinner, 20»; the 5 quire Packet (120 sheets) of superfine Cream Laid Ruled Note, large size, for 6d, uoequallod anywhere; Envelopes to match, Cd per 100; Watcrbury Watcbe?, 12s 6d. The cheapest xoods in Auckland arc obtainable at GOODSONS LONDON ARCADE, 2H', Queen street. ANTED KNOWN, that the Queen's Number of the Magazine of Art has ar rived at Kidd & Wiidman's; 2p. T)rrANTED KNOWN - The Greatest T t Variety of Infants' Boots and Strap Shoes in Auckland, to suit the various sizes, sexes, and tastes, in Cloth, Kid, and Patent, from 9d per pair upwards. See I hem in the window of Budge's Boot Shop, IOS, Vietoria-st. WANTED KNOWN-Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each; charges for watch repairs no matter what maker or where bought, equally cheap. Best workmen kept on tho promises. Ar mgements made to turn out 150 repairs per 'eck. All watches cleaned arc guaranteed at Stewart Dawson and Co.'s great English Watch Exhibition, 91, Queen-street. .. _._ t . Wanted" kno wN~rsfflrßeTiuc^ t.ions including Fingoriirg^pt'l, Is 6d the head ; Berlin • 001, 2s lid per lb: Arasenne Wool, 3d the bundle ; Crowd Wool, G"d per doz; Decoa Silk, Id doz; Men's Winter Coats, is l!d ; " Young Ladies' Journal," "London Journal," "Family Reader,'1 a>d "Boys of England," 3d the monthly part; Wall Paper (odd pieces*, 2d the piece ; Tea Strainers, 2d.—At JDampier's Onls'Shop, Victoria-street ANTED EN;OWN. Cheap Boots to suit tho times. Ladies' Dancing Shoes with bars and bu klos, 3s lid ; Ladies' Stout Kid, E. sides (a splendid boot), as 6d ; Superior ditto in Ladies' Morocco, E. sides, Gslid.—At Budgc'3 Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street. AisTTED," w|fc -- SALE ! ! ! SALE !!! -Exceptional Bargains at, D. McPherson's Great Sale during the next fort night Read as below. Come and see how Real and Genuine, the Sale if. This week the whole stock of Remnants of Winter Dross Stuffs will be cleared at prices perfectly regardless of cost. T)on't miss this opportunity!! I—Karangahape Road. ■ i WANTED KNOWN—See Winter Dress StufTn at .'s lid a down yards; Double-width Coloured Cashmevs, ls.'Ud, usual price, Is 6d; Extra Heavy, s9dayard. wort i 2s; Doub e-width "Black English Cashmeres, ll_d. isojd. Is 3!d, is (3d, la 3d, Is 9d, Is lid a yard. Tieal Bargains !! ! Grand Value in all wool Black Frondi Cashmeres and Merinos. Rich dye and wear guaranteed. N B.—Rem nants of Blacks very cheap to clear out.—D. McPhornon'sSilo, Ktirangahapoßoad. W""ANT¥d"""KNO~WN. - Blankets, Quills, Flannels, Orcton- es, etc., at, vcvlow rates. Flannels from 63d to la lid yard; 30 inch White do., 11M yard. -D. McPhorson's Sale, Kurangahapo Road. AN^TEITKNOWN.— Boys' and Girls' Auckland Knitted Stockings, Is fid pair (worth 2s). Great Bargains in Hosiery, Laces, Embroideries, Frillings, Ribbons.Hats.Flowors, Ulsters. Jackets, and Wraps, etc—D. McPher son's Great Sale, Karangahape Road. W&3&FM) ENOWN^AU Clothing at D. McPherson's Sale much reduced. A line of Boys' Knicker Suits, 3s lid each (reduced from 5s lid) very strong, sizes 00 tol's. Bar gains in Men's and Roys' Mercery and Hosiery. RoarL ' W" ANTED KNOWN- Rich Velveteens, Is yard, in Slack. Mahogany, Pnco, Prune, Peacock, Olive, and Violet (reduced from 2s yard). A few shades in new Plushes, 2s6d yard (usual price. 2s lid); better quality Plushes in bl<tck and all colours, 3s 6d yard (reduced from 3s lid).-Only at D. McPherson's Sale, Karangahape_Road.__ WANTED "KNOWN-2,000 Cards of beautiful Bone, Metal, and Silk Buttons to be cleared, at 2d por card (two and three dozen on cards), worth Is! A stock of lined Gloves ladies' and children's sizes, Cd per pair (usual price, Is fid and 2s).—At D. McPherson'a Sale, Karangahapo Road. W ""ANTED KNOWN -I am prepared to take in pawn Pianos, Harmoniums, Suites of Furniture. Money Lent on Porsonal and Collateral Security. Bills Discounted.—Jas. Rae, Elliott-street. ANTED KNOWN.—An Extra Pair of Trousers for Nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Tailor,' Victoria-street East. ANTED KNOWN, that I repair Scales and Weighing Machines and Adjust Weights accuratelj". Repair Sewing Machines sell Howe's Gcntiino Sewing Machines at loss than half regular price. Weights testf-d with the Standards, free of cost. -Hcslor. Albert-street, thred1 doors from Tem perance Hall. _j • • • ■ ANTET7 KNOWN -~An Extra Pair of Trousers given uway with ovory Suit. f,J, 11, Daltpn, Tallqr, Victoria-street East.



Wanted. WANTED.— Fit, Style, andsatisfactioi K'uarantced to those wishing to have a Stylish Dress made. Prices extremely mode rate.,—James.R, Cios3, Importing Draper, Vie toria-street (two doors from Albert-street). W"~ANTE"D~KNO\VN.— Lots of Fresl Bargains, including lot of Catholii Prayer-books, cheap; Pebble Spectacles, Js lit per pair ; Aristocratic Parlour Mats, Is Id ; Oil cloth Tablecovers. Is fid each; Oilcloth foi tablHS. lid per yard; White-handle Dinnei Knives, 3s Hie halfdoz.; Screw-top Feeding Bottles. 9d: White Tape, 6d per dozen; Rea Whitly Jet Earrings. 6a the pair ; Ladies' hand some Bags for Is 3d ; lot of Infants' Boots, Is 6c the pair; Diamond Music Books, Cd ; Sheel Music (mostly Songs), Id. — At Dampier's onlj Shop. Victoria-street. TIT A^ N^ T Ii D^ INSPECTION OF MUNRO AND MILLIGAFS TWEEDS. ANTED to Hire, with a view to Purchase, strong, low-set Pony Phaeton (second hand).—M.L.. Star Office. WANTED at end of September;, a Suburban House of 10 rooms on lease for term of years.—Apply U.C.C., care of Box 365. W~ ANTED~SEEN The Ladies' Patent Leather Slippers, 2s 9d; Gent's Carpet Slippers, 3a 6d ; Gent's Walking Derby Shoes. 7s lid; Strong Balmorals, with or without nails, 9s Cd ; Strong Elastic Sides, 9s Cd ; a few Watcrtights left, at 8s Cd. ' All guaranteed to give satisfaction.—At Budge's Boot Shop, 108, .Victoria-street. W' ANTED KNOWN.-Stranger than Fiction—J. H. Dalton gives away a Pair of Trousers for Nothing. BOOT TRADE. —Wanted, a good Bench Hand used to all classes.—A. Walker, Upper Qiieen-strcet. DRAPERY. --Young Widow, thoroughly experienced, seeks"situation as above, or Machinist; good knowledge of Dressmaking and Milincry.- Address E.R., Star Office. TO BUTCB[ER*sT^"Wanted, a steady civil Man for the trade.—Thos. Hcdger, Butcher. Kybcr Pass. TO NURSERYMAN.-Wanted, imrae diately, Partner Iworking) hs above, with small capital; in a now and rapidly-increasing district. Splendid opening ana no opposition. —Apply otilce of this paper. Election Notes- AUCKLAND NORTH. THIS EVENING AT 8 P.M. MR SAMUEL VAILE WILL DELIVER A POLITICAL ADDRESS AT THE OPERA HOUSE, Commencing at Eight p.m. The following subjects will be dealt with : — Electoral Control over Representatives The Colonial Debt Retrenchment The Education Vote Local Option Freetrade and Protection Land Settlement Railway Cost and Administration The Dreps Circle will be reserved for Ladies (who are hereby specially invited) and their escorts. BARNELL ELECTORATE. MR. SEYMOUR THORNE GEORGE Will ADDRESS THE ELECTORS In the PARNELL HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING NEXT. The 22nd instant. AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. "VTEWTON ELECTORATE. MR EDWARD WITHY Will address a Meeting of Electors in the CHRISTIAN'S MEETING HOUSE. New North Road, ON THURSDAY, 21 st IN-ST.. At 7.30 p.m. E. W. can bo seen by any Elector at. his Committee Room, St George's Hall, Great North Road, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 to 7.30 p.m. TCTR-ANKLIN NORTH. Mr W. F. BUCKLAND will Address the Electors of Franklin North at PAKURANGA TO-MORROW (Wednesday), in the Pakuranga Hal), at half-past 7 p.m. WESTTAMAKIon THURSDAY, July 21, in tho WestTamaki School-room, at half-past i 7 p.m. ■ Meetings. TUffT'EDEN PUBLIC LIBRA RY. ARRIVAL OF NEW BOOKS FROM ENGLAND. I A Social Meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in Hie Library and of residents in the district will bo held in Waite's Hall. Mount Kden, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 27th inst., at 7.311 p.m. The Books will be on view. JOHN LAMB, President Mt. Eden Public Lib ary. mHEAtrGKLAND DRAUGHTS CLUB JL will meet on WEDN ESDAY NIGHTS as well as Saturday, commencing TO-MORROW NIGHT at 7.80, at the Newton Baths. Lectures. Etc. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. MAJOR HENRY C. DANE, THE GREAT AMERICAN ORATOR. THE LAST LECTURE, Prior to his departure for Sydney per Alameda, .will be delivered TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING— " UP THE RHINE AND OVER THE ALPS WITH A KNAPSACK" (by express desire). Scats can be reserved at Messrs Kidd and Wildman'a. Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls — Ticket, 2s ; Stalls, etc.. Ticket, Is. Doors open at 7.30, commence at S. Carriages at 10. Lost and Found. FOUND, one Saddle and Bridle, at Mount Albert on Saturday, July 16th, 1887.—Ap ply J. Little. Rocky Nook Store. I7IOUND on Beach Road/a sum of Money; : —Apply to J. Rowe, care W. Cruicksbank, Mechanics' Bay. FOUND, n Fox Terrier "sTut, on July 6th. Owner can havo it by paying ex penses. If not claimed within seven days will be sold.-A. Anderson, at J. J Holland's Yard,



Amusements. a ABBOTT!S OPERA HOUSE. i ./"m , ~ .. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, July 21 and 22. . TWA 'OORS WF A WHEEN 0' i SCOTLANDS CHIELS. 0 1 „„. MR R. M. MUNRO, • Winner of 36 Champion Trophies and 100 First L_ Prizes for Pipe Music and Dancing. , , m , ■ MR A. McKAY (The modern Neil Gow), Violinist, Piper, and Dancer. MR D. B. McLENNAN, The celebrated Highland Fling Dancer. MR A. GORDON LESLIE, Ballad Singer and Pianist. Assisted by leading Lady and Gentlemen Members of the BURNS CLUB. Scotch Recitations, Songs, Gatheringd& the Clans, Grand Highland Reel, Sword Dance, Highland Fling, Sheantreaus, Sailor's Hornpipe, Irish Jig, Bagpipe Music of an improved class, Selections) Violin) from the beauties of Neil Gow. Fuil programme In future issue. Box plan open at Messrs Kidd and Wildman's. Admission—3s, 2s, Is. ONES UNG A- TOMORROW NIGHT (19th). OTAFUHU-WEDNESDAY NIGHT (20th). AGRICULTURAL HALL (Adjoining the City Market). Lessees .. .. Hesketh, Aitken & Co. TONIGHT! TONIGHT! Grand Monster Programme! The First Appearance of the Celebrated FANCY COURT MINSTRELS (13 in number). Elegant and elaborate costumes. To be followed by Mnsical Oddities. Two Hours at Home with the Boys of Ireland. WILLIE WALLACE in his Irish Eccentricities, The second part will conclude with "FATHER, COME HOME!" (Beautifully illustrated by eight tableaux, with limelight effect), as sung by Madame Bishop in London for 1,010 nights. lemperance Societies cordially invited. The whole to conclude with the screaming Farce IRISH JUSTICE. CA E D MlI,lP! FaKLTHE! Prices of admission—Chairs, 2s ; Second Seats, Is ; Gallery, 6d. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, COMMENCING JULY 23. PROFESSOR HERBERT, The world-renowned PRESTIDIGITATOR and ILLUSIONIST, will give his GRAND ENTERTAINMENT, For a short season only, in extraordinary feats of Legkrdkmain, Magic, Mirth, and Mystery. Popular London prices of admission— 3s. 2s. Is. See -Da y Bills. Box plan at Messrs Kidd and Wildman's. Manager - - - MrH. Waite Business Agent - - Mr J. Drake PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. PITT AND EDWIN-STREETS CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, THIS EVENING. ANNUAL SpiREB at 6.30. PUBLIC MEETING at 7.30. . D. Goldie, Esq., Chairman. Speakers: Revs. C. H. Garland, C. E. Ward, A. J. Smith, and Mr George Turley. Special Singing by the Choir. Double Ticket, 2s 6d; Single Ticket. Is 6d. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC AND WAITEMATA BICYCLE CLUBS. HARE AND HOUND CHASE (on foot). A Chase will take place on SATURDAY, 30th instant, finishing at Otahuhu with aDinnerand Musical Evening. Application to take part must bo made on or before tho 2Gth instant to J. A. Cooper. 44, Victoria-street, where all particulars may be obtained. A ROAD RACE (on foot) Will take place on the following SATURDAY, tho Cth August, open to members of both Clubs. Course from St. John's College to tho Choral Hal] (abouts miles). Entries (2s) close o« the 30th instant, at the oflice of the Secretary, H. H f Hayr. 13, Lower Queen-street; or at U, Victoria street. H. H. HAYR. Hon. Sec. A.A.A.C. J. A. COOPER, Hon. Sec. W.B.C. fTT A.C. B. S., AUCKLAND JLL» BRANCH NO. 81. The above Branch will celebrate its Fourteenth Anniversary by a Social Garnering, in Catholic Insti tute, TO-MORROW (Wfdnesday). Double Tickets, os. ; extra lady, 2s. A limited number of tickets only'will be issued. P. KEARNEY, Secretary, TERVOIS QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. o --— A BALL, In connection with the above Assombly, will be held in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL. PONSONBY, TO-MORROW IWEDNESDAY). Admission only by Ticket. Double Tickets, ss; extra lady. 2s. Tickets may be obtained from Mr J. A. Cooper, Hatter,• Victoria-street; Messrs Adams Bros., Ponsonby; and A. New comb, Secretary, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. Q< RATING CLUB (PRIVATE). Ladies and gentlemen wishing to become members of the above can be supplied with tickets on application to the followinggentlenien of tho Committee, from whom all necessary in formation can beobtained :—Mr T. Henderson. Mr John Reid, Mr A. Shera, Mr W. Shera, Mr A. Kohn, Mr J. Ansenne. Mr A. L. Wright, Mr Cecil Gardner. FIRST CLUB NIGHT-FRIDAY. July 22. MRS~OLAYTON'S Boarding and Day School. St George's Bay Road, Parnell. —A Dancing Class will be held every THURS DAY AFTERNOON, at two o'clock. Terms on application. Judgks : Rev. C. M. Nelson and Dr.^Laishley. X® X ' FOR ONE SHILLING Jfc» r "JTJA ft , '. I fß|MJ#ft 3rd I OPERA HOUSE WORD I 3rd COMPETITION. A Prize of £5 will be (riven to the Competitor muldiig the most words,out of the letters in . the word " KINDERGARTEN." Copies of Rules at Kidd and Wildman's. Competitions must be sent in on or before Ist Aiigust. Future competitions will be advertised. Corporation Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND, Stoxbwalling and part formation . upper part seafield view road. The City Council will receivo Tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 21st instant, for works a3 above, in terms of plan and specification to be viewed during oftice hours at the office of the City Engineer/Municipal Buildings, Wellesley street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " For Works, Seafield View Road." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk's Office, July 14, 1887. 904 Q~Tl r"Y~"OiF AUCKL ANI REPAIRS TO MACHINERY, &c. AT THE PUMPING STATION, WESTERN SPRINGS. The City Council will receive tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, July 21, for works as above, in terms of plans and specifications to be viowed during office hours at the office of Mr W. Errington, Waterworks Engineer, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " For Repairs to Machinery. Pumping Station." P, A, PHILIPS, Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Office, ,JulyU,lßb?, qt)%



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