SPORTING NEWS.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

The following races eventuated at Ellers" lie after we wont to press on Saturday

afternoon:—

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 60sovs, with a Sweepstakes of 2sovs each to go to second { horse. Over seven flights of hurdles. - !'•; Peter Osbeck (Hope) ... ... 1 p Orangeman (Hadfield) ... ... 2 %, Coral (Collins) 3

'/Guy Fawkes was scratched. A really 'capital race. Magnesia led two-thirds of the distance, when she fell back beaten. Peter won hard held by half a length. Time, 3min 32sec. Totalisator dividends : Inside, £2 8s ; outside, £2 Is.

CITY HANDICAP, of lOOsovs, with a Sweep stakes of 2sovs each to go to the second horse. For three-year-olds and upwards. I Nomination, 2sovs each, to go to tho funds. [- Antelope (Morrigan) 1 fii- Lady Norah (B. Kidd) 2 ti British Lion (Hickton) 3 * Time, 2min. I2|see.

ran: Friendship, Victoria, Clogs' i Wapiti, Tennyson, Formo, Sir Walter, "Cannon, and Leorina. Balista, Paddy, 'and Gipsy were scratched. The betting was 5 to 2 agst Lady Norah, 3 to 1 against Antelope and Victoria, and 5 6to 1 against the remainder. A good slart was effected, and the judge's box was passed, the first timo, all in a bunch, Ten nyson and Formo having a slight lead. At the turn, Fomo fell back and the favourite came to tho front. Later on Tennyson ob tained a good lead, butin thorunhomehe was passed by the others, and the race finished with Antelope fully a length ahead. Tho dividend inside was £7 7s, while outside it reached the respectable figure of £9 4s.

SELLING HURDLE RACE, of 40sovs. Over six nights of hurdles. Winner to he sold by auction immediately after tho race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to tho funds. One and a half mile. "Wideawake, eh g (J. Laing) 1 Fair Play, blk g (G. Laiug) 2 Woodpecker, brg (Hod jon) 3

Also ran : Matau, Pipi, Black Joe, and Quilp. This was a good race, Wideawake winning by fully two lengths. Totalisator dividends: Inside, £2 5s ; outside, £2. Mr L>. Tonks submitted tho winner by auction at the close of the race, when he was purchased for £18 by his owner. Wood pecker was also sold for £15.

CORINTHIAN STAKES, of SOsovs. Second horso to receive lOsovs out of the stakes.

Nomination, 2sovs each, to go to tho.funds. j:- Tbree-year-o!ds to carry lOst 71b; four years, w list; five years, list 121b six years und aged,

12sUlb. Ono mile. British Lion, blk h, list (Mr W. Hayr) 1 Cinderella, br m, list lllb (MrT. O'Sul-

livan) 2 Cannon, ns gr h, list (Mr R. A. Isaacs) 3 Turquoise and Magnesia were scratched. Cinderella got away well to the front, when Cannon gained on her at a rattling pace, and at length he got a good lead. At the home turn, however, heAvas collared by British Lion, when he refused to make any further attempt and fell steadily to the rear. The dividend was £2 Is.

ISLAND RAY RACES.

(by telegraph.—press association.)

Wellington, Saturday. The following acceptances have been re ceived for the Island Bay races :—

Parliamentary Stares : three-quarters of a mile.—Forester, 9st 21b : Rivulet, Bst 51b ; Rumour, Bafc 31b ; Tongnriro, 7st 101b; Little . Scrub, 7st 71b ; Waterfall, 7sfc 51b : Whisper, 7st 41b ; Fabrication, 7st ; Smooth, 6st.

Hurdle Handicap ; two miles and a dis tance.—Kingosk, list 71b ; Kangaroo, lOst 301b; Waitangi, lOst 71b ; Reputation, 9sb 71b ; Rata, 9st.

Island Bay Handicap ; one mile and a balf.—The Shall, Bst lllb ; Strenuous, Bst 31b;.Rivulet, Bst 21b; Rumour, Bsb : Ad ministrator, 7sb<l2ll>; Waterfall, 7st; Whis per, 6st 101b. Welter' Handicap : one milo and a quarter.—The Shah, 9sfc 121b ; Kangaroo, Bst 121b; Voltigeur, Bst 101b; Tonga riro, Bsb 101b; Whisper, Bsb 7lb ; Fabri cation, Bst 51b ; Little Scrub, Bst 4lb ; Mascotte, Bat; Claud, Bsb ; To Whiti, Bst; Smooth, Bst.

THE NEW ZEALAND CUP.

Ciiristciiurch, Saturday,

It is stated that Mr O'Brien, the owner of Gipsy King, has discontinued legal pro ceedings against the C.J.C. with referenc3 to the New Zealand Cup.

Nominations for the Auckland Guineas (1889) close at eight o'clock to-night. Peter Osbeck has boon scratched for the Auckland Steeplechase.

ATHLETIC NOTES.

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS-

600 Yards Handicap.—Stone 12Jyds., 1; J. N. Baxter, 11yds, 2; H. Stephenson 10yds, 3. Time, lmin. 21sec. Poulson, 19yds, started off afc a good pace, and led his field until entering the straight, when Winks collared him. Winks got half a yard ahead and then darted across to take the inside running, when Poulsen trod on his heel and he rolled over, Poulsen coming to a standstill. Stone com ing up fast on the outside, ran home an easy winner, Baxter second, and Stephen son third. Winks must have won but for . the accident, but it is hard to say who ' would have filled the places. One Mile Safety Bicycle. —J. A. Stewart, scratch, Ist; A. L. Baird, 40yds, 2nd; A. G. Buchanan, 48yds, 3rd. Time, 3min 41|sec. 100 Yards Handicap.—Second heat: H. F. Harrison, Byds, Ist; L. Meldrum, 6yds, 2nd; P. Mackie, 4yds, 3rd. Won easily. Final heat : Harrison, Ist ; Upfil, 2nd ; Major, 3rd. Time, 10 2-sth sec. 120 Yards Hurdles.—B. Owen, owes 5 yards, Ist; R. B. Lusk, owes 4 yards, 2nd ; W. Donovan, owes 1 yard, 3rd. Only these three started. Owen took the lead at the fifth hurdle, and came home with his hands down a winner by half-a-dozen yards. One Mile Walking Handicap.—Burton, scratch, Ist; Makgill, 50yds, 2nd; Foun tain, 50yds, 3rd. Five started . Splendid race between Burton and Makgill at the finish, Burton winning by a yard. Time, 7min 24sec.

Club Cup Bicycle B,ace, 3 miles.—A. H. Howard, 40yds., Ist; A. F. Handyside, 50yds., 2nd; J. A. Stewart, 30yds., 3rd. Time, lOmin. 3gsec. Won with compara tive ease. Five others started, but wero distanced, and all but Buchanan, 40yds., gave up. 200 Yards Handicap.—H. F. Harrison, 16yds, Ist; Si Major, 24yds, 2nd; W. Donovan, Byds, 3rd. Time: 21£ sec. Harrison won as he liked. 1 000 Yds Handicap.—J.N. Baxter, 18yds, Ist; C. E. Ifwerson, 30yds, 2nd; W. Winks, scratch, 3rd. Time, 2min. 28sec. Baxter took the lead at end of the first 200 yards and got home by a couple of yards from Ifwerson-, who spurted gamely. Lady's Bracelet Bicycle Race (2 miles). —A. H. Howard, 30yds, Ist; G. F. Handy side, 40yds, 2nd ; J. A. Stewart, 15yds, 3rd. Time : 6min 64isec. _,„«.__ 440 Yards Handicap.—H. W. Harrison, 18yds, Ist; S.B. Lnek, 10yds, 2ndj: S. Major, 30yds, 3rd. Time, 62m1n3-6ths .sec. Harrison soon went through bis men

and won easily. Lusk, running splendidly, beat Major by a yard. Consolation Bicycle Race (1 mile).—J. G. Lecky, 10yds, Ist; F. W. Hunt, 25yds, 2nd ; E. A. Gledhill, 25yds, 3rd. Time : 3 mm. 27sec. Seven started. Lecky and Hunt ran a dead heat the first time, and in the run Lecky won by a bare two yards after a splendid race. The prizes are to be presented this even ing in the Club Room, Imperial Hotel, when there is bound to be a good muster.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

THE MARITOTO CLAIMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Maritoto, Saturday. The level which is being advanced along the course of the lode in the Prospector 's mine is now in a distance of 30ft north of the starting point, and the lodo is being broken down to an average width of 4ft without any sign of either of the walls, so that it is not possible to determine its actual thickness at present. In the face of tho level there is a portion of the lode about 12 inches in width which carries a high percentage of gold and silver, whilst signs are not wanting that this deposit will widen out going downwards, especially under the point where the precious metn's were first, discovered by the prospector. Since taking charge of the mine, tho present manager, Mr J. H. Moore, has devoted some time and attention to prospecting along the line of the reef going southwards, in which direction he lias disclosed a very promising deposit of the precious metals at a point 500 feet south of the original workings. From all parts of the mine there is now to hand about 20 tons of ore, which is being conveyed from tho mine to tho main road for transit to Thames as speedily as the work can !>o carried out by pack-horses. About two miles south of tho prospector's and upon the same line of reef country, Burns and party are pushing on vigorously with tho work of prospecting a piece of ground which they are holding by virtue of their miners' rights. Since commenc ing operations they have trenched across tho cap of a reef, averaging 3ft in thickness in various places for a distance of several chains along its lino, and have obtained more or less gold wherever they have tried for it. The surface indications of gold are so promising that they are now driving a level so as to test this lodo at a depth of 50 feet beneath tho outcrop, and they expect to accomplish their purpose in another 70ft of driving.

Goldsworthy and jwrty, who own a claim situated to the north-west of the Prospector.-, are now working on a large reef from which they are obtaining very promising results. This lodo is about 20ft in thickness, and some of tho stone broken out from ono wall shows gold freely.

(from our thamks correspondent.)

Thames, this day,

Tho wholo of tho ground marked off at Maritota, and for which applications were to be made to tho Warden ioi licensed hold ings until ho announced that ho would not grant them, lias been re-pegged, and is now held under miners' rights. Thus tho dead lock has been settled, but not by any means satisfactorily, as it is a well-known fact that the miner's right title is not nearly equal to that of liconsod holdings. It is argued by .tho Warden that he has pursued this course because, as the Mining Act stands at present, ho cannot order that more than one man should bo employed to every two acres. He appears to be for getful, however, that in rigidly pursuing a strictly legal course, he is not obtaining that desideratum winch oven ho himself wishes, viz., conserving tho interests of the minors and tho district generally. It cannot bo expected that capital ists will invest their money in ground held merely under a miner's right title, while it must be admitted that tho average working miner is certainly not in a position to himself prospect tho ground he now holds. Therefore, unless licensed holdings—even if only five acres in extent—are granted, tho district must necessarily suffer from the handicap through want of capital to develop its resources. In justice to tho Warden*! should explain that the whole of the applications for licensed holdings were withdrawn on the Ist inst., in consequonee of it having been distinctly stated by tho Warden that ho would refuse to grant them, as he had only power to authorise tho employment of ono man to every two acres. The several parties then marked off the ground afresh under miners' rights, and the claims were duly registered, so that it was not necessary for tho matter to again come beforo tho Warden's Court. The vari ous claims have been manned ever since—or should have been—and consequently there is not the slightest cause for complaint as to the men being unable to obtain titles to their ground. There are now no disputes, with the exception of MrHumphreys' appeal case.and Mr Wolf's application,whichcovers a very small portion of Crown lands, as the remainder overlaps the Prospector's claim.

Ohinemuri.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Paeroa, this day. Waitekaubi. — Carney and party, tri buters in the Welcome mine, cleaned up a crushing of 40 tons for a return of 23 ounces of retorted bullion, which will pay very good wages. Hollis and party, tri buters in the Waitekauri mine, obtained 53 ounces retorted bullion from a large parcel of general dirt, which is just about pay able. Karang awake, Saturday. Richards and party, tributers in the Wood stock mine, completed a crushing of 19 tons at the Ivanhoe battery on Tuesday last, for a return of 30ozs. melted bullion, which realised 34s per ounce ; and this result will pay the tributers good wages for tho time spent in breaking out the quartz. The owners of the Imperial mine are treat ing a 4-ton lot of quartz at the Ivanhoe battery, and if it yields payably there is a large tonnage of the some quality awaiting transport. The first instalment of foreign capital for the development of local mines has been duly received here to defray the cost of prospecting the Mam moth mine, which is now under offer to an English syndicate of capitalists, who are bent upon testing the property before com pleting its purchase. The sum allocated for this purpose is £6,000, and it is confidently expected that this expenditure will be at tended by results highly satisfactory to all concerned. Owharoa, Saturday. Theowners of the Me and Rowe claim have now got fully 60 tons of general dirt in the hoppers quite close to the Smile of Fortune battery, where crushing operations will bo started next week, and a remunerative re turn is expected.

CORRESPONDENCE.

DENOMINATIONAL EDUCATION,

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—With your permission allow me to re. mark it is amusing to read from time to time in the daily papers how assiduously the clergy of the Protestant persuasions clamour for that which they already possess, —the privilege of using the Bible in our pub lic schools during the pupils' attendance. If the clergy would only take advantage of the concession offered them, all this un necessary clamour would end. What in the name of common sense do the clergy wish for ? Do they want full control of our free secular schools ? If such is the object in view, may the powers that be stick most tenaciously to the present system and pro tect us from such a calamity. Give us one institution at all events free from ecclesias tical supervision. There is nothing in the present system that can be considered hurtful to our children as a whole-it is open and free to all, irrespective of creed or natiorality, which an absolute denomina tional system would not possess or give to tho masses. This continual clamour ap pears to have its origin from those who feel their power diminishing perceptibly. Church and State ought not to clash. Apart, both are capital training tracks. Religious monopoly in our schools is not requisite to a secular education. The clergy havo ample means and opportunities at their command to give tho religious food required to their flocks, without invading our public schools.—Yours, etc., Protestant.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—" To seriously impair the efficiency of our national schools is a crimo against the commonwealth." Such was tho concluding sentence of a sub-leader which appeared in tho Star of June 18th, 1887. To destroy tho system is treason to tho people. Tho enemies of the public schools are uniting for its overthrow. Why is tho press and why are the people so apathetic? At the recent local Bible in schools meeting some of the speakers deprecated a return to dc nominationalism. Bishop Cowie says in one year's time tho Government will give grants to all tho denominations. Whether they will, will de pond largely on tho expressed wish of the people. We have lately had a lot of talk about the lack of religious education in the schools. Is it mere talk ? In tho face of the report of tho Auckland branch of tho W.C'.T. Union, recently published, ono would think so. In that report tho IndicH said that children wero anxious to receive religious instruction after school hours, but tho classes had to bo given up owing to tho want of co-operation by tho various minis ters of religion. Is it religion tho clergy are anxious to teach, or the endless discords of theology ? If the former, what is tho practical diffi culty in their meeting together and from the Holy Scripture compiling a reading book which would bo acceptable to tho vast majority of tho populace ? Have they made a move in that direction ? The only religious body that has done so are the Wesleyuns, who affirmed the desira bility of such ft lesson book being compiled. Tho denominations who are seeking the overthrow of tho public schools are moro interested in tho extension of their own isms than the promotion of tho religious education of tho children on a truly catholic basis. If this is denied, what is the reason of failure to take up tho work tohand, pre viously alluded to? If wo are• to choose between tho building up of a national life, by the training together of the youth of tho country in our public schools, and fcho fos tering of sectarian rivalry, in tho anxiety as to whoshall dip their hands thodeepest into tho public purse, surely, notwithstanding the commercial depression which tends to de stroy public spirit, tho community will be aroused to action, and show its determina tion not to bo beguiled into taking a re trograde stop, which will be a lasting re proach and a national calamity.—l am, etc., Southern Cross.

LOOK ON THIS PICTURE AND ON THAT.

(To the Editor.)

g lß) __Look at this and look at that. A child has been caned in Auckland and the authorities have held an inquiry. In last night's Star, under the heading "Deplor able Occurrence" at Invercargill, an account is given of tho death of a child three years old, through the drunken ness of its mother ; no doubt an inquiry will bo held. Sir J. Vogel has judged it necessary to bring tho former case before Parliament; it is to be hoped he will not neglect the latter, which is of far greater importance, and that something may be done to protect helpless children from the evil effects of the drunkenness of parents.— I am, etc, Prohibition. .

RETRENCHMENT.

(To the Editor.)

Sic, —Will you permit a word or two about how this subject is dealt with ? I thought Charitable Aid Boards, &c, were going to lesson General Government work and ex pense, &c, by throwing it upon towns and districts, &c. I have before mo names of ton gentlemen forming this won derful Board — I understand to do the work formerly done by Mr J. Graham, Relieving Officer, at £150 per annum, and when ho asked for a rise in Balary he virtually got tho go ; and what is now found in his position is what I want to call public attention to, as showing how admir ably adapted large bodies of men are to that end !

Secretary, £250; Relief Officer, £100 ; assistant, something; detective, £100 ; Mount Eden overseer, £50: Total, upwards of £500, where £150 did. Is this re trenchment ? Ido not see it so, nor do I think taxpayers will when they hear how much money goes as compared with former costs. More light about this retrenchment would bo gratifying. I may say we do not want offices created where none formerly existed for. the sake of giving someone a billet. Wo are cursed too much that way already.—lam, etc., Fredk. Whitehead.

THE LENDING LIBRARY.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Many of your readers will, I thinki regret that Dr. Laishley Bhould have in serted along with important axioms and words of wisdom in his reply to the Clerk of the city re lending library various allusions to political and theological questions. If the doctor Is anxious to reflect upon his political foes he should write to tho daily press on the subject. The last paragraph in his bpißtle seems, tome at least, a singular one. Hepropoaos "to inorease a love of Christianity, and to avoid spreading infidelity, eto." What, allow me to ask, has our Frtt Publio Library to do with this ? Nothing whatever I The dootor's remarks on theology are entirely uncalled for, unless the Library is to be converted into a Christian Evidence Society. I am urged to address you, Mr Editor, through no ilLfeellng against Dr, fcftlshlav, but from a desire, for fairness and lustlea,.-, Yours, etc,, J. Q, Qox.

A TAX ON CYCLISTS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—"ls life worth living?" query my friends in this muchly-governed country. The City Council have struck a mosc original method of raising the wind ana making themselves greatly respected tor their long-headedness. They have resQlyea to tax cyclists, but the Lord knows that the cycles are already taxed heavily enough without putting any more restrictions on the riders. They say it is to carry out the by-laws better, and to have cyclists under control. There are strict by-laws already in force, and the fact of registering cyclists will not carry them out any better. I presume each man will have a number or badge to be placed in a prominent place so that a constable can see it. I would beg to propose a badge about the size'of a frying pan in red on a yellow background be worn ; of course it must be seen, and as cyclists have a trick of leaning over the handle bars, it would be useless to put it on the breast, it would be more conspicuous if put in that place where it is proposed to castigate the schoolboys. Then, a £&jn, there is a by-law against swearing, so that the poor weary footballers will probably be licensed to enable the "foorce" to stop swearing, and I have even heard that emblem of unselfishness, the cricketer, swear, consequently they will have to dub up with the cyclists. Would it not be as well to license men who ride horses? Perhaps ib would stop the steeds from occasional bolts down The fact is, that a great portion of the old woman part of the public have a down upon cylists, and the feeling seems to a certain extent to bo shared by the Council, con sequently they are trying to crush a sport the members of which have already a lot to fight against, what with vile roads, no racing track, and prejudice on the part of the public. Trusting that, for the sake of a sport that is getting kicked all round, you will insert this,—l am, etc., Bike.

DISPUTE IN WOOL TRADE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l cannot refrain from expressing my astonishment at tho attempt to levy an un reasonable tax on our local wool-buyers. I may safely say that I have attended the largest* wool sales in the colonies, and at one time purchased very largely, but never heard of such a charge. The auctioneers always strove by the most lenient business prin ciples to gain tho attendance of buyers, and seemed always satisfied at the commis sion charged in the usual way to tho vendor. This new-fangled idea will cer tainly tend towards keeping buyers away. Why do thoy not charge butchers and others for delivery of stock from thoir sale yards? This would be more reasonable, if there is reason in it at all. There is much more expense in repairs, etc., of yards where live stock is sold. Speaking of de livery charges, I have seen more butchers' hides and skins sold in one month in the American markets than is disposed of here in a year, and no such tbing as delivery charges. Does it not seem Btrange that an auctioneer will make this charge, and in many instances these hides and skins are taken direct by the purchaser, from tho slaughter-house, the auctioneer or his agent never seeing them ? 1 would call tho attention of all sellers to the fact that where these extra charges are made, it comes from the producer, not the buyer. Lot us take for instance one-eighth of a penny on every lb of wool, or again sixpence on each hide, or one penny on sheep skins. Well, the buyer in every instance books in his valuation before the salo starts at a fixed price, with this delivery charge deducted from value.— Yours, &c, * W. H. Stevens.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY. NOVEMBER 31. 1887.

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Onehunga tweed suits at 47a 6d, at Smith and Caughey's.—(ADVT.) Smith and Caughey have reoeivod, ex s.s. Coptio, a largo shipment of boyß', youths' and men s olothing direct from the largest olothing factory in England, 300 pairs men's Btrong tweed trousers at fjs lid pair, A wonderful lino of men's superior tweed suits at 21s, stylishly made and well finished, Their Geeleng olothing obtainable only from them !», unsurpassed for out, finish and durability, [Advt.]



Hotels THE CLARENDON HOTEL, Corner of Wakefield and Rutland-streets, Auckland. a. B. HOWARD, Proprietor (Late of the Albert Hotel, Quoen-street). Sample Room for Commercial Travellers. The General Public will Find Every Modern Convenience, Combined with Civility and Prompt Attention. Nioht Porter in Attendance. Telephone, 290. WARNER'S Family & Commercial Hotel CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Chbibtohurch, New Zealand. This Hotel, being moat centrally situate, adja cent to the Cathedral, within a short distance of the Museum the Theatro, and other Public Buildines, and having a Tram Service to all parts of the Suburbs passing it at freauent inter vals, is unequalled as a place of residence for Families or Commercial Gentlemen visiting Christchurch. THE SUITES OF PRIVATE APARTMENTS, which are elegantly furnished and appointed, are entirely distinct from tho Hotel portion of tho building, thus securing perfect privacy. A novelty in Colonial Hotel accommodation is available at tho Commercial in the shape of a LADIES* DRAWING-ROOM, kept especially select and exclusively for ladies. A High Pressure Water-Bupply has been ar ranged for on the Premises, and the Bathrooms are fitted with every convenience for hot, cold, or shower baths at any time. Comment on the Quality of the Liquors sup plied at the COMMERCIAL is unnecessary, as the Cellaria under the personal supervision of Mr W. F. Warner. THE Bir._l__Rr> ROOM attached to the Hotel is unsurpassed by any in the Colony, and contains Three Tables specially imported from England to the order of the Pro prietor. For the convenience of Commercial travellers SIX SAMPLE-ROOMS are provided. AN EXCELLENT CHEF-DE-CUISINE Has been engaged, and generally no pains have been spared In order to make the Commercial the Leading Hotel in Chrutohuroh. Prompt attention will he given to Telegrams or Letters applying for apartments. W. F. WARNER, Proprietor. Agent for Cobb and Co.'s Telegraph Line of Royal Mail Coaches. qYMONDS STREET BOOT FACTORY. T.B. HEATH, Having Removed to the New and Commodious Premises lately erected, is continuing the Sale of the balance of the Stock at the same clearing prices, together with a large and varied assort, ment of New Goods, whioh will be sold for cash at a very small margin of profit. RICH MONB- HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND" W. COC H R AN, Sjsb,, FAMILY BUTCHER. ONE SHILLING PACKET of BALBALINH will preserve TWENTY SHILLINGS' worth of food, To he obtained of all Chemists, and Grocers, in Is and 2a paokota, _"_' „.„_, Wholesale Agent. RICHARD A, OARR, Fort'Btreet, Auoklano, aUPERPHOSPHATE&-*Veetfng~Oo,V KJ M and gg of g_J__g___|__ wf F, ■•XtTR" Rolf 9, jßte*aationftl. Bataaiaud ?Wte Marl* Agenoy, (next A.M.B. liumiftjwo Uuil<ii»gi),



Drapery, Clothing, &c THE BABY LINEN AND LADIES' UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. SILK SILK HOSE! P. DAVISON Has just purchased a job line of Silk Hose, and will sell them as under :— HALF COST! HALF COST PRICES! Ladies' Black, Pale Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid; Maitnn, Navy, Cardinal, 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d. ..... Children's Pale Blue, Pink, and Cream. 1, Is lid. 2,2s 3d ;3,2s 6d ; 4,2s 9d : 5 2s lid. Black and Dark Colours, 2b 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s, 3s 3d. 200 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Linen Collars at 6d each; usual prices, is to 2s 6d. t 16.000 yards .leaded 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 fromjsjld, 2s 3d. 2s 6d. 2s lid-very cheap. Ladies' Print Dresses from 6s lid to 21s. Ladies' Stuff Dresses from 12s 6d to 355. Ladies' PrhitMorning Wrappers, 2s lid to 4s lid. Children's Print, Sateen, and Stuff Dresses, 2s 6d to 7s 6d, at half warehouse prices. Very special lino-50 dozen Ladies' and Chil dren's Printed Aprons at 6d each. __~_ Also, large variety of Coloured and White Aprons from 7Jd toss 6d. MaraiflcWtliJßßOTtment of Fans, bought very cheap, to he sold at 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d; worth 3s 6d to 14s 6d. In all the nowost shades. Beautiful variety of Sun Bonnets from Is to 9s 6d. No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts. P R / /G CX I PT I PT 5 BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTRICH FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, and Pink. -\ f* Just Received, a parcel -J /» I Q (in of the above, to be sold I g f)T) ujmvm--— " t; to ° very low prico Of _______£__i W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Street West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try DUTTERICK'S fiUT T>APER "DATTERNS. Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT- Wm. P. OGILVIE, DRAPER. VICTORIA-STREET WEST. | riHEAPER THAN EVER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. C. HOPKINS. London Hot/be, Victoria and Nelson Sts., Is now showing some of tho 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 Dolaines, 12yds for 3s lid ; grand value In Di ess Materials at 6s 9d. in fashionable shades; Coloured Satin in all shades, from Is per yard; 80-inch Heavy Twill Sheeting, Is OJd (White); 90-inch Heavy Twill Sheotins:, Is 3d (White); a lot of Slip Mats, 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 Mole Trousers, 4s lid (value for your money); Men's Tweed Trousers, 3s lid pair ; Youths Tweed Trousers, 3s lid : Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s 6d; grand line in Men's Merino Sox, 9d; Men's Brown Cotton Sox. 2Jd per pair. C. HOPKINS, London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets. N.B.—Open every evening till 9 o'clock. Architects. P. HERAPATH, F.R.1.8.A.J IS. M. HERAPATH P HERAPATH and SON, • ARCHITECTS. Colonial Bank Buildings. TIDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, BTICHBURY'S BUILDING!* QUEEN-STREET. TpDWARD MAHONEY AND SON, AECHITE T3. Queen-street. Auckland WILLIAM ERRING TON, M.lnst. C.E., M.lnst. M.E., CONSULTING. ENGINEER, ■ AUCKLAND. MR. P. F. M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR. 317. Victoria Arcade. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. Allßranches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. ~t> tj t t c r • tt> utter! (Prime Fresh) Supplied to the Trade at Low Rates. W. S. WHITLEY, 33, Lower Queen-street, opposite Railway. >/jThb A.MERIOAN CORN BROOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. 1_ . TDIREWORKS j TjHREWORKS I « -piREWORKSI D. EYITT Offers as usual a large stook of James Pain's Fireworks, imported dircot from the niakary Selling aheap for cash, OHINESI NOVELTIES, Guns, Rifles, Rhvwvbbsi, akb Awusmw Of eyery description, FISHING. TAOKLfi, A New Invention, for: Sportsmen *—. John's Patent Automatic lii|i' i i n , n 3por.tino Shell, ? w&tt kill, an iw ya>bs, REPAIRS and every flescrlptiqn of Qunwrn-b dWft mTO Ip^fl* pssitfle pricosL end; (jaUsfaoUon fua,Pftnteep, 1?« ,lP * * < _______i(@ia_«i___l»« Ma_l__LHx_iaal,*:::„: i ._



Easiness Notices. STRAWBERRY GARDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Next the Upper Wharf, Devonport. GARDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! MARK PARRISH, In returning thanks to his 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 I ] 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 the convenience of visitors. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM I WILLOW GROVE GARDENS DEVONPORT. School Treats and Picnic Parties provided for by special arrangement. Family orders, dinner parties, and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens at half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence. ]. M. PARRISH. PROPRIETOR. Business Notices. WATCH REPAIRING EXTEAORDINARY. MLAV I E N ! c. d. Will Clean any Watch for .. .. ..2 0 First-class Mainspring in any Watch .. 2 6 American Clocks Cleaned for.. .. ..2 0 Thirty-three years' experience. First-class city reference. SHOP, 142, VICTORIA-STREET WES^'. & (JO-, IMPORTERS OF EARTHENWARE, CHINA, & GLASS, Queen-street, Auckland, have on hand : A LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF EVERY DESCRLPTION OF EARTHENWARE.; Consignments of New GoocU every month. Now Landing, ex Star of the East,— y MASON'S PATENT GLASS FRUIT JARS. :\i Ex Piako, — ASSORTED CRATES OP j EARTHENWARE (Suitable for Country Storekeepers). W»- M C A RTHUR & C°- EDWIN JON E S (Late E. and A. Jones), House. Furnishing, and General IRONMONGER, Ponsonby Road and Pompallier Terrace, Auckland, N.Z. Agent for the Phoenix Fire Office, y Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening Star. ' V'"-i___i' Post-office Savings Bank, Money Order Office. Telegraph Station, Telephone Bureau. \ USE \ PILOSE BROS/ fBP\ BLENDS <m Qj V PXTB E | /" Ateas l/l 0\ # f JPII \ vsa I y , Tffr*t / \ jjt___ i / I !■ imm j , wgff '■ \ ...; j Pronounced the bestvalueY in Auckland, \ fibs™? w^wHfflypßH-f^ Warn Wm BedflmK ftnPwniTOiiip«) mm _____IJ!s*



goad and S ; 5* acres at aIS^hC^?%CT s a&^_£SS& .... A"WU!uv H mm, > LOANS -_ DV — *. , Advances £&£s£!s&»* IVi. sums,up ott fiS^W^M Wi&_S£^_a , «B i ■ JA °*Wf„W —: _foMtott.a_rtffiSL 3 6QO© _£ss£§ QUEENSLAKfi ■ M&!fc_f_Vsj AKB discount B_lnd_sg'jra#ikt' - , DABBy-STHEBj! (off Qmsetta AUCKMm . Head Office ißbhbuj Agencies:" Auckland, __:__]__ Money advanced from £> aml(aw_i» any amount required,.to salt s& ton, upon Personal, Freehold, LjaseWi,or bj Tangible Secthity-, repayible fc'nyny t may be arranged, - either Weekly,, V__s, a ; Quarterly Instalment, atldwestconaißlft Advances made on : Fumitatt tUtai» ruoval; also on all kinds of _____ including Bond Warrants, etc . BnlsDSscoimtedatenrirentri^ Interviews and commmuca&mg wffi b _ strictly confidential. : ' \r.-'-.OffloeH(^Vl|[pl^iSK A RTHUB AOIEI LAND AND MOVETART A 9&. 24, S-oraiAKiwcßHsr •■ (Three Doors tart SiAß'p^i ■ the country for intending purciKno st n* reasonable terms. All land sold to-tnia land I chargeaiper een_ comj__4a. I am prepared to negotiate MortW-ks 3 fxom£2sto£ls^oL Advances made on Colonial and&P l * Policies. \ Havlnsr Affento inafl parts of At-Mfc**! England, I can make Wills In'suma tomato tm TNPUSTRIALANDPBOfJ] INYeIiMNT SQCI_T¥ : OF Alg^ 2 years.. ;..... U-M. , U), 3 years., ..y, ~,£.s j, ■•■.-.4 years--_•-—.. : »Rl , uj-jI ] 5 yean ..„.. •■ .J.M ;; $& 8 years ../,••„ }-.].]• vjA»jJ 10 year* -• •■ ""■ ■ —-^""l Tho Board :Want'ci:EmploymonttoSus««W. < Borrowers Share m lufl liberty to sell bis ert £,?'%W£ his property sunjeei t« Society. ~ Qri^^TREKT,^" 11 ** LANE; Anoktad^^goFT^ office in Instalment at^^ wbq^mov^ _*i_?!^^^ Repaymentseiten4-PerWeek, * ingover -~~Tf\ Byears « ~,?r. ,-ji**f..<ffi?J ' 3years}*. » oil L SS 6 years.. •• fl j 8 years .. ■■ oj__L-^m» gß_^Vr»ff^; __^^--«^-r^^^ «BBsgfltt