CABLEGRAMS.

lt kj;dfs sad hflksdk kl g'df

BOILER EXPLOSION.

' 0i U«3 LOST.

(KEUTER.)

L^ox,' September 20. Vnn \ Mail Steamship Company's fHEßiwas making a trial trip *£*, engines yesterday, *hen -d nine persons on

A DISGRACEFUL RIOT.

(BETTER'S TELEGKAM.)

Loxdox, September 20. MJSANDS of persons assembled at J* yesterday to a race which was announced to "llace between the sprint-runners. ■&f "a Gent. For some un- no nee took place, and flDf Thecoming furious, set fire to m IS and wrecked every- A body of SStandthemobultixnately Wrsed. ___________.

THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

Berlin, September iy. German Government have de eplyto the Emn r°n for *c SLSrf an Imperial Commiß '; for the representation of Ger latthe Melbourne Exhibition. Rome, September 19. The Italian government adhere to to decision not to participate offici- Ijjntlie Melbourne Exhibition.

(SPKMI< I" pRESS ASSOCIATION.)

ADELAIDE JUBILEE ADDRESS.

London, September 19. The Jnbilee address from the women of Adelaide to the Queen has been re ttiwd afld forwarded to Balmoral, itae Her Majesty is at present stay «* i

THE TASMANIAN AGENT GENERAL.

Lokpon, September 19. Tie Hon. Adye Douglas ha.s declined »continue to cold the office of Agent tad for Tasmania for another term f( to years.

OPENING OF NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

(reuter.)

Sydney, September 20. toent was opened to-day. The famt's speech stated that the two jßHfil measures of the session would b&tlail Government and Land KlMta. latter providing greater fafiiea for the acquisition of free hold kp by the humbler classes. 'A would also be introduced in Kprf to railway management, the titaiiiisbaent of model farms and Jgricnltaral colleges, and the more «qoitable distribution of the burdens of taxation, and to remedy the ws of Parliamentary representa ta. Tie speech announced that the «mm to being well sustained, and asprospects of the colony were full Mhope. The sanction of Parliament '« W asked for the agreement of "Imperial Conference in regard to «jnl defences. Material changes 18 J present military organisation *« be submitted, and, conjointly *« the other colonies, the establish «« ii military college, and a fac- JJ W manufacture of gunpowder ™ ne munitions of war was con sisted.

S fe>s assumed the leader- J S Opposition in the Assembly. Rebate on the Address-in-Eeply to yemor's speech is still pro-

A FARTHING DAMAGES.

Iff U ME"! oto E> September 20. it, Thomas («% Vaga- C witWaWard6d a farfchi "S 21- ?°? fc costs, in the libel J^nstthe^'WesleyanSpecta-

PRESSBYTERIAN FEDERAL ASSEMBLY.

Meuwcksk, September 20. iS^^federal Assembly, P? ayin S that steps the French Hebrides. The * * Chureh<a to join in the

THE DUTCH THRONE.

V ronble Over the Accession.

UsDON«Aug»sts. **«*ft. aBdOU8 <wmble will re jwi" I*l t0 William III." &"o Be3fe\ of the waW but C^oifik w^g his death, Vki?Wff f Holland i^ftat bLOO^ 011 of Regents. C^Ce 1? n* tb<> heir to the 3V? of X' *he- Grand Duke of • •Kyi*" «o dkit» "5 are now 60,000 j .Uft on a few hourß'

DEVONPORT BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting took place on Mon day night. Present: The Mayor (Mr M. Niccol), and Crs. E. W. Burgess, E. W. Alison, H. Pitts, R. H. Duder, J. Duder, J. Mays, W. H. Biown, VV. Philcox, and "R. Cameron.

Statutory Declara-nons.— Messrs R. H. Duder, Henry Pitts and E. W. Alison subscribed to the statutory declaration and took their seats.

Gorsk.— The New Zealand Insurance Company requested the removal of gor.se near Mr Gibb's residence, Alison Avenue, as it is a cause of danger.- —Referred to the Finance and Legal Committee. Insurance.—The National Insurance for warded fire policy for £50 on books in Library—Resolved* to increase insurance to £100.

'Bus Time-table. —W. Hobson trans mitted for approval a time-table for 'bus service between Takapuna and Devon port. —Referred to Finance and Legal Com mittee.

Rattray-street.—W. Rattray, in reply to demand for £4 7s 6d as part cost of form ing Rattray-street, stated thab he was only a tenant, and therefore could not be liable. —As it appeared that Judge Macdonald was the owner, it was resolved if payment of claim were not made within 14 days, legal steps would be taken to enforce it. Transfer.—-Thos. Beeken reported the sale of property to B. Thomas, and re quested that the transfer might be re gistered on the rate-book.—Resolved to hand over letter to valuer. Vauxhall Road.—A letter was received from the Defence Department, stating that Vauxhall Road would be replaced in the same condition as it was prior to the initiation of heavy carting for the defence works.—Resolved to reply that Council will insist upon the whole.of the drainage being made good, as there had been no heavy local carting prior to the defence works. .

Chess and Draughts,—The Devonporb Chess and Draughts Club applied for the use of the Council Chamber for their meet ings at the net cost of the gas.—Resolved to grant the use of the Council room at the same charge as before (viz., 2s 6d a night) on night 3 when the Council do not intend to use it. Clarence-street.—R. J. Roberts entered objections to the proposed cutting of Clarence-street 29 feet opposite his house.— Deferred pending consideration of levels. Foreman of Works' Report. — The Foreman of Works reported : (1) That the footpaths in St. Ann's Road had been cleared and shelled ; (2) that the Russell street footpath had been completed; (3) that the Bond-street footpath had been formed and metalled; (4) that the foot- Eaths in Victoria, Cheltenham, and Vanx all Roads had been repaired with shells ; (5) that Ann-street and Albert Road had been repaired. Water Pipes.—A batch of letters giving quotations for water pipes was received from Mr Thomas Melville, now in England. Received with thanks, and referred to Waterworks Committee. —The Mayor stated that the quotations appeared to bear out Mr Knftx's estimate as to cost of water pipes. The lowest price was £6 per ton landed in Auckland, while Mr Knox's esti mate was £6 5s per ton

Finance.and Leoal Committee.—This Committee recommended : (1) That a sum not exceeding £5 be expended in office fur niture and fittings. (2) That Cr. Alison sign" cheques in conjunction with the Mayor. The Committee also. directed at tention to the monthly gas account (36a), which included gas consumed in the reading-room (12s), and recommended that the matter of maintenance of the reading-room should be taken into consideration. Moreover, the report stated that it had prepared terms of con tract for carting, and recommended their adoption.—The report was adopted, and on the Mayor's motion the question of main tenance of reading room was referred back to the committee, in order that it may make a recommendation on the matter. It was resolved to invite tenders for the carting, returnable on Monday week at 5 p.m. The report was adopted, and it was resolved to repair footpath in Rutland street at a cost not to exceed £2. Water Supply.—The Mayor moved: " That the Council take into consideration the resolution re water supply adopted at a meeting of ratepayers on 12th inst."—Coun cillor Burgess seconded, and in doing so took the opportunity to state that Mr Knox was correct in his statement at the meeting of ratepayers, that the Council. had authorised the laying of water pipes in Hastings-street. He himself had inadver tently erred in denying the statement.— The Mayor endorsed the accuracy of Cr. Burgess's explanation. IJe also stated that Mr Knox would be prepared with his amended design in a week or 10 days.—Cr. Alison complained that the Mayor had done the Council an injustice in calling a public meeting on the question withoutcon sulting it.—The Mayor assured the Coun cil tlmt there had been no intended discourtesy on his part. He con sidered that the ratepayers were para mount, and they required to be taken into the confidence of the Council.—Cr. Alison pointed out that the meeting should only have been called with the approval of the Council, or at the request of the ratepayers. The motion was then passed, and the ratepayers' resolution was then, upon the Mayor's proposition, seconded by Cr. Cameronj referred to the Waterworks Com mittee to report upon. The Council at once resolved itself into the Waterworks Committee to consider the whole question. After considerable dis cussion it was resolved to invite competitive designs for a water supply scheme from the Lake, in accordance with the resolution of the ratepayers.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

A meeting of the above Council was held on Mondaynightin the Council Chambers. Pre sent : Crs. Jackson, Wilson, Hills, Keehan Hill, Goldsbury, Tapp and Sheldrick. In the absence of the Mayor Cr. Goldabury was voted to the chair. The three re-elected Councillors, viz., Hills, Jackson and Wilson, made the usual declaration on taking office, and took their seats for the ensuing term. Committee's Report. — The General Purposes Committee report having met and commenced the framing of a statement re " the Waterworks Loan," to be laid before Messrs Brookfield and Son, solici tors, for their opinion. Correspondence. — A letter was read from Mr .T. M. Wayland, drawing the Council's attention to the fact that sand or silt had been removed from the water table fronting his premises, thereby making holes in the water channel below the level.—Re ferred to the Streets Committee to report upon. From Mr Fry, agreeing to ac cept a two-inch pipe instead of a four inch pipe as a supply from the main when the waterworks were being con structed.—The Council having heard the Engineer's report on the subject read, the letter was received, to be considered at the time when further dealing with the water supply. From Mr C Weber, com plaining of the practice prevalent of Volun teers firing at the target from the road front ing his premises, and requesting the Coun cil to stop such practice, as bemg danger ous to the public—Referred to the Re serves Committee to reporb on. From the Inspector of Nuisances, informing the Council that the sanitaiy state of the borough was satisfactory, from the

Chairman of the Mount Roskill Road Board, acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Council, and oii'ering' the sum of five pounds in payment for gravel placed upon the roads in their district, for which the Council wanted to charge nine pounds eight shil lings, the Mount iloskill Road Board con sidering the charge excessive. After a lengthy discussion it was proposed by Cr. (jroidsbury, seconded by Cr. Keehah, "That the amount offered be accepted." — Lost on division. ifc was then moved by Cr. Keehan, seconded by Cr. Sheldrick, "That the Mount Roskill Road Board be sued for the amount claimed."—Carried on division. From Thorne and Rigby, solicitors, enclosing Mr Fry's lease for Council's signature on behalf of the borough.— Moved by Cr. Jackson, seconded by Cr..Keehan, "That lease be signed, and th^ borough's seal attached in the presence of the Mayor and Crs. Tapp and Goklsbury. " —Carried.

Petition.—A petition presented by Cr. Jackson and signed by nine ratepayers was read to the Council requesting the Council to repair the road and form a footpath on the upper portion of Upper Queen-street. — Petition received. The Town Clerk here asked for instructions how to act regarding Allan's Springs Reserves, leased to Mr S. S. Bright, who was ordered to give up possession of the land and to pay arrears of rent due.—lt was moved, "That Mr Brookfield be in formed that Mr Bright had nob yet given up possession, and instructed to take action to regain possession and re ceive the rents due to date."—Carried.

Road Metal. —■ Councillor Sheldrick's notice of motion from last meeting—" That no more broken metal be purchased at pre sent, unless what is tendered for " —was dealt with. — Councillor Jackson stated that he could nob support this, as there was a quantity of metal still required, and, further, that those who were breaking metal afc present were doing so because they were really in want of employment, and it was better to spend money in paying for breaking metal than so spend it in distributing rations to the unemployed.—After further discussion the motion was carried on division.

Notion of Motion.—Cr. Jackson pave notice to move at next meeting of Council: " That the attention of the Hon. the Minister of Justice be called to the very great loss and inconvenience to which the residents of this borough and the neigh bourhood are put by the infrequent sittings of the R.M. Court, and this Council urges the necessity of a return to the former practice of holding weekly sittings." The Council then adjourned till October 3rd.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COUNCIL.

The regular meeting of the above body took place at 3.15 on Monday afternoon. Present: —Sir G. M. O'Rorke (Chairman), Sir F. WhitSker, Colonel Haultain, Rev D. Bruce, Justice Gillies, Bishop Cowio, the Mayor (Mr A. E. Devore), and Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M.

Charter for Otago University.—His Excellency the Governor wrote, acknow ledging receipt of petition against the granting of a charter to the Otago Univer sity conferring the power to confer degrees in New Zealand. His Excellency ' stated that he had not yet received any petition from Otago.—The Registrar stated that he had information that both petitions had since been forwarded, and also one from the Cantrebury University similar to that sent by themselves, protesting against the petition of Otago being granted. Taupiri Reserve. —The Committee ap pointed to deal with this matter recom mended that the Taupiri Coal Company should be allowed to cut timber on the University timber reserve* —The recom mendation was adopted.—A letter was read from the Taupiri Reserve Coal Company, asking for a right to sub-let the surface of the land leased from the Council for the purpose of erecting miners' houses and stores.—The question was referred to a committee, consisting of Sir Frederick Whitaker and Mr Devore, with power to act.

Wattetuxa Reserve.—Mrs E. Johnstone applied for particulars, with a view to leasing a portion of this reserve.—The ap plicant was directed to state of what extent and in what situation was the portion she desired to lease.

Examination;—A letter was received from Miss Dewar, at Nelson, asking that she might be examined for the annual exam ination under the auspices of the Nelson College Council. Political Economy.-r-Dr. Posnett ap plied for permission to lecture on the above subject in April next.—Referred to a com mittee, consisting of Sir F. Whitaker, Mr Justice Gillies, and Mr H. G. Seth Smith, with instructions to confer with Dr. Posnett and report to the Council.

Accounts.—The accounts approved by the Finance Committee were passed for payment. The Council then adjourned till the third Monday in October.

THEAUCELAJND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1887.

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Watches. rjiHE CORRECT TIME! WITHIN REACH OF ALL. TEN YEARS AGO STEWART DAWSON & Co , Liverpool Struck Lhe keynote of Bound commercial trad ing by opening the portals of their Factory to the actual consumers, Tilli GEXIiIIAL PUB LIC, thuci sweeping 'a way at one blow the exor bitant pvolits of the Middleman and Retail Dealer. The results attendant on this, the only real and beneficial system of trading with ad vantage to the buyer, has been An Unqualified Success, Unprecedented in the unnals of English Watch making-. jjsr EEAI) THIS, Just to hand, ex s.s. Kaikoura, a Large Stock of GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY,Iatest fashions. Theso Goods having left Liverpool on the Ist June last, our Customers can depend on them being quite. *fw, and are no part of Bank rupt's Stock, or old fashioned Jewellery, to be disposed of at any price. The readers are invited to call and inspect the Goods. Every article guaranteed, and marked lowest possible once, as usual with fc>.D. & Co -£?Q 1 s-Ui m 3 Uo- s well-known English a&O WS Silver Hunting Levers. -CzL 1 r»«— S. D. and Co.'s English Silver 3J^t IUS Hunting Lovers, chron. balance, extra jewelled. Worth £8 Bs. £Z> lOq-8-13- a"d P°-'s new Excelsior }- tXJO IUS plate English Lovers. The Model Watch, well worth £10 10s. no 1 K<j-S. D. and Co.'a Ladies' English Stl gOO X'JQ vcr Hunters. Will last.alifetiine. _Qn -I Ka— S. D. and Co.'s Superb Hunting o&U iwO Chronograph Levers, worth £12 10; or Crystal Glass, £5 15s. r*i\ I A a -S. D. and Co.'s Silver Keyless SJU l\>n hunting Lever, value for £10 10s. Open face, £j lOs. -£?1 Ino- The wonderful Sterling Silver 3&X XOSi Defiance Hunter, worth" £3 10s. Open face, £17s 6d. on -t A a —S. D. and Co.'a Official Railway e£«U Avo Enslish Key less Lever, unequalled at £1010s. £1210s, £15 10s, £18 10s, -, nnc-S.D. and Co.'s Superb 1-carat X 3J60 Gold English Lever and Half Chronometers, never equalled under 40 per cent more. £0 10s sc £7 lQftr&B "?-«£? Gold Keyless Watches, perfectgems, worth £10 10s. £% lOs&jjfll 10s & 10s —S.I). & Co.'s Ladles 18-oarat Gold English Levers. Savo at least 50 per cent, by purchasing from the makers. £11 10s & /12 10s-JSo sEf' wwdl /•O7 c, /• QA 18-carat Gold, worth £GO. S.D jfZl « XjdV and Co.'s New Patent Eng lish Doublo Chronographs, with indopen dent start, slop, ana fly back minute and second hands. -For quality and accuracy never equalled at any price. Obtained Prize Medal Inventions Exhibition last year. Special pamphlet on this watch, post free, for'id stump. EVERY WATCH FULLY GUARANTEED. Sterling Silver Hall-marked Alberts, 9s 6d, 12a Cd, Hs6d, and 15aCd, NeweßtPattems.atnearly Half usual price. The WEALEMEFNA, in Sterling Silver, 12s6d. By simply passing it over surface the exact distance of feet and inches is recorded on the Dial. Also, forms a splendid append age for the Albert. GOLD ALBftUTS. Ladies' and Gent's Newest Styles, Wholesale Prices, all illustrated in Pamphlet CANNOT BE EQUALLED. R AIRS. Note. REPAIRS. Wanted Known, Best Watch Glasses fitted, 3d each. Charges for Watch Repairs—no matter what maker or where bought—equally cheap. Ar rangements made to turn out 150 repairs per week. All Watches cleaned | are guaranteed at Stewart Dawson and Co.'s Great Kngiish Watch Exhibition, 9t, Queen-street., Call and receive gratis a copy of our Splendid New Illustrated Watch and Jewellery Pamphlet, and read full par ticulars and most wonderfultestimonials. FOR REAL VALUE VISIT STEWART DAWSON & CO.'S GREAT ENGLISH WATCH EXHIBITION, 9i-QUEEN-STREET-9i (Opposite Wyndham-street), Auckland. Public Notices. FOR BEST AND CHEAPEST PRO VIS tONS, VISIT OUR STORE. Best Fresh Butter, Is Good Fresh Butter, 8d and lOd BcstTaranaki Salt Butter, 5d and 6d Fr sh Eggs, 816. per dozeu 71b Best. Oatmeal. lOd Newlv-Kround Maize Meal. 71b for la At EARLE & MONTGOMERY'S, Karangahape Road. mO TOBACCO GROWERS. SEED. SEED. SEED. The undersigned has j ust received a»parcel of new Tobocco Seed from America, containing the folio wing varieties: Kentucky, Broad Lear Connecticut, Golden Leaf, and Dark Virginia (these descriptions having proved most suitable for the various districtsin this colony). Packets containing sufficient seed for one acre, of any of these varieties, may be obtained on application; price, .s per packet. AU g TIN WAIBHp July 23,1887. Tobacco Factory, Auckland. F-p Ci LAU DE, AGEXT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES, Agent fob trustees and absentees, Shortland-street. JOHN T> O L L A R D Bees to inform his friends and the public gen erally that he has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts he will merit a fair share of public patronage. T B having many years' experience as a VALUER OF REAL ESTATE, LIVE VAL.iJ.Eiix w STOCKi q TCt la in a position to advise buyer and seller for 10 F their mutual benefit. in oi so having received a thorough agricul turn!and&ral training in the Uiflted King- PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS, ARTFIIOIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC.. Fop his fawning friends who live at a distance from the principal markets. JOHN BOLLARD, . ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, OftiSr Durbara-atreet West. Auckland,



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THE STAR STEAM PRINTING WORKS Shortland & Fort Streets, auckland. Commercial Printing.—Trade Circulars, Catalogues, Billheads, Memos, Businesi Cards, Labels, Cheques, Visiting Cards Delivery Books, Balance Sheets, anc Posters, in all the latest Continental Styles. Book Printing.—Reports of Societies anc Companies, Sermons, Lectures, Librettos Poems, etc., in modern and ancient stylei of binding, lettering, etc., also Account Books ruled to any pattern. Legal Printing.—Articles of Association, Deeds, Briefs, Prospectuses, Notices Schedules, etc. General Printing for Banks, Public Companies, Warehouses, Mills, Shops, and Offices. Fancy Printing, embracing Colour Work of every description, also Show Cards and Dance Programmes in an endless variety of designs. Theatrical Printing.-—The large Hoard ings erected in prominent parts of the City and Suburbs afford special facilities for a Bplendid display of all SHOW Printing. Paper Bag Printing. — T Confectioners', Grocers', Bakers', Milliners', and Tobacco nists' Bags in sizes varying from 8 oz. to 8 lbs. BTEREOTYPING k BLECTROTYPING A. SPECIALTY. THE STAH OFFICE, AUCKLAND H. BRETT, PaontfKoa. Jill*



Public Notices GARLICK & CRANWELL JUST OPENED 523 PAIRS LACE CURTAINS Varying in Price from 3s. lid. to 60s. VERY CHEAP. THIS PATTERN, 100 PAIRS AT 3s. lid. Houses Furnished Throughout CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, MATTINGS, lEON BEDSTEADS & BEDDING. Cheap and Good Furniture for every Boom in the House. Gaelics: & Ceanwell QUEEN STREET.



Business Notices. BY COMMUNICATING WITH US, the above VANS will be in attendance at TRAIN, SHIP, or wherever wanted, to receive FURNITURE or other Goods, which will be forwarded as instructed, or (if required) stored and insured for any terra. ON SALE, Taupiri, Westporb, and Newcastle Coal Firewood, Charcoal, Coke Bricks, Lime, Sand Pipes, Slates, Tanks Fencing of all kinds. W. AND G. WINSTONE, CUSTOMS-STREET. S^i F. HILL, Saddler, 175, Queen-sfc. \JT» (next British Hotei), begs to announce to his friends that he has opened up a splendid and well-assorted Stock which ho will offer at greatly Reduced Prices, to meet tho times. Gents.' Saddles, complete with mounts, from 40s to £7 10s; Ladies' Saddles, complete with mounts, from 70s to £12 12s ; Buggy Harness, from £6 to £12; Spring Cart Harness, from £6 5s to £10; Cart Harness, from £410s to £10; Plough Harness, single set, from 37s 6d to £2 2s; Cart Collars, all sizes, from 16s 6d to £1; Piped Col lar, from 18s to £1 ss; Pack Saddles, strong and serviceable, with strong leather flaps and heavy strapping, raw-hide seats, from £2 17s 6d to £4 10s. A large assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Leggings, Bags, Horse-Covers, &c, &c, at equally low prices. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly Executed, at tho lowest possible rates. N.B.—Full allowance given for Second-hand Harness taken in Exchange. "NT ° TJURGLARY! 1ST 0 T£ ANKRUFrCY '• -ftTO SALVAGE STOCK! P ■ TF ' T^ETSCHMAR, In thanking his friends, for the liberal support of the last four years, since he has been in the retail business, announces in the meantime that he has OPENED ANOTHER SHOP, Next door to Messrs. B. Tonku and Co. 110 QUEEN STREET, Where he will offer his LARGE STOCK OF Tji ■AN 0 V ri OODS, Mostly bought in the home market for cash, ata GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE. __ BATH to ROTHS PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge-UNE SHILLING. Open all week days from d a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORNINGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The bath roonißareall private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkish towels,, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, Sec. Seleot Bath-rooms (private) for ladies every day, at all hours, withfemale attendance, one Shilling and Sixpence, jelease note the Address—Victoria street East above the Greyhound Hotel and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart. Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. WOLFE'S SCINAfPS~=TN O fomfly should be without it It is the purest and best Stimulant qbtaiaftbie.



Business Notices. JAMES STANTON, Undertaker, Victoria-street West (near Foley's, Grocer, Hobson-street). Funerals conducted on the lowest possible charges. Grave fences erected. TfiDGAR AND ri 0., dyers, established 1864. Still Dying to Live and Living to Dye. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed any colour. Damask Curtains or Table Covers Cleaned, Renewed,or Dyed. Feathers and Gloves Cleaned and Dyed any shade. Lace or other Curtains Bleached or Dyed. EDGAR, Dyer, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, AND RICH MOND. COX'S CREEK. IyriRANDA COAL AND IRON COMPANY (limited). SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM COAL IS NOW BEING PUT OUT FROM THIS COMPANY'S MINE, AND AGENTS ARE WANTED FOR THE SALE OF IT. APPLICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE UNDERSIGNED, AT THE COM PANY'S OFFICE, 11, VICTORIA ARCADE ORDERS FORWARDED TO THE SECRE TARY WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. BY ORDER. JOSEPH BARBEE, SECRETARY. Auckland, August, 23,1887. •\TORRIE AND KEM PLAY, ■J"-» Proprietors of THE EDENDALE MANUFACTURING Co., Manufacturers of Woollen Hosiery and Underclothing, Importers and Commission Agents, 21, ELLIOTT-STREET. AUCKLAND. QRION. r\RION. QRION. WHAT IS IT? SUITS, £2 10s. £Z, £3 10s, £4, with ar Extra l»ah? of Trousers or a Waterburj Watch, at J. H. Daitea^B, Tailor, Victoria-atrec East.



Business Notices. W. L E V s< BOOKBINDER, PAPER RULER. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, Wyndham-stbeet. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT B^OKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Kulod and Bound. Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sunday School Books Well Bound. Bakers' Special Ruled Day Buok3, Bibles, Prayer aud Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED Iron Curved for V erandas (AN* PATTERN) ££ SHORTEST NOTICE. George H cgaui- Manufacturing Plumber, AND IMPORTER OP ALL TRADE REQUISITES WELLESLEY STREET EAST (oppo3ito New Library), and BROWN & DAVY STREETS, THAMES. HAS FOR SALE— 200 Corrugated Galvanized Tanks (assorted) 500 Colonial Ovens (all sizes) 60,000 feet Lead ICdf-re Ridge Cap (all sizes) 60,000 feet O.G. Spouting (all sizes) 50,000 feet Down pipes (all sizes) 50,000 feet Galvanized Water Pipea (all sizes) Lead-head Nails, Lead Washcra, Portable Ovens, .Furnace Frames, Copper Boilers, etc., etc., etc. Awarded Three First Prizes for above lines, at Auckland Agricultural Show. Largest and best selection of Gas Globes !u Auckland. As Q. McCAUL is a direct Importer fop oash, he is in a position to supply the trad* at the lowest remunerative prices. Liberal discounts to the trade. Gauntry Orders punctually attended to. GEORGE McQAUI, Manufacturing Plumber, and Importer of All Trade Requisites, Wellesley-Bt. East (opposite Mew Library), and Brown and Davy-atreeto, Thames. ' ADDRESS: QUEEN-STREET. OPPOSITE MESSRS GARLICK AND CRANWELL, 261, Auckland. HOUSE JEWEL WASHING MACHINE IT WASHES EVERYTHING, from LACE TO A COALBACK; CLEANS TWO USERS without Avetting a finger or knocking off a button. It does away with wet feet, pains in the arms, back, and breast, and does a Dig day's washing in two hours. HUNDREDS OF TESTIMONIALS. M. M. LEVY, SOLE AGENT, ALBERT HOTEL. M R O U N D LIME! GROUND LIME! For Sale, SOUTHGATE'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME In any quantity, for Concrete Paths. Floors. Cellars, etc. Next to stone-flagging it is Tin rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities. For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANK, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. HOME-MADE BREAD, CAKES, SCONES, HOP BEER, &c, easily made by using CROOK'S AMERICAN DRIED YEAST. Cheaper and more desirable than Baking Powder. It should be sold in every country store, used in every country home. Full direc tions on each packet. Sample packets by post, 3d, from J. T. JOHNS, Seymour-street, Pon sonby, Auckland. Wholesale Agents—L. D. NATHAN & Co. T^UNGUS BOUGHT IN ANY QUANTITY. Apply Mechanics' Bay, Wakefield-stseet, And Wharf Dining Rooms, 27, Queen-street AH CHE E. FISHER & © fc, WHOLESALE SHIPPING AND -C AJMULY BUTCHERS, Established 1864. By Special Appointment to His Excellency the Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois; His Excellency Sir James Ferguson; and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh.; also, Kosha Butchers to the Jews. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on in Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers in Gacae Home-cured Hams and Bacon „ n Corned Beef in Large Quantity. Imports of Sausage Casings The Trada Supplied N.B.—Calves' Rennets. S&. Customers Supplied with Ice. Telephone No. 358. ____!_ P.O. Box No. <W GRASS MANURE.—Freezing Co/* <J 10s, of all merchants.