EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

A special meeting of the members of the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute was held on Saturday afternoon, at the Wellesley-street School. There was an unusually large attendance. Mr Gulliver presided. The business on hand was the consideration of a circula r forwarded by the Government asking for information as to the best method ot of reducing the cost of education.

Mr Gulliver explained the object of the meeting, and read the circular, which has already been published. The Secretary (Mr Gilford) also read apologies from various teachers for non attendance. _~ . ~ On the suggestion of the Chairman the clauses were taken seriatim.

THE RAISING OF THE SCHOOL AGE

This was the first question dealt with. Returns were produced from various head masters showing the number of children under six years attending the public schools to be 436. Mr Bailey moved, "That the school uge be raised to six years." He considered children got very little good by attending school before that age. Young children were much better at home than in schools. Mr Cronin feared that the raising of the school age would have the effect of closing some of the public schools. He moved, as an amendment, "That the school age be not raised." __ Mr Scott seconded the amendment, lie thought that they should leave the age as it was. In Australia the. asre was lower than at present in New Zealand. Mr Stewart spoke against the amend ment. He thought that the teaching of the younger classes should be more of a kindergarten styla. Mr Coates said that the teachers had now the liberty to adopt the kindergarten or ony other system they chose in dealing with the younger classes. They were not restricted by the Act in that respect at all. As to the payment of private schools, the sooner people came to understand that all schooling was paid for by the people the better it would be for all con cerned. , Mr Peacoeke considered that the Govern ment had asked the opinion of the Institute as to how retrenchment could be effected. He saw no reason why a division should not be made between town and country schools where any alteration of the age of admission might close the school by reduc ing the number of scholars. As a father of a family he was of opinion that children did not derive any benefit by attending school below the age of six. They should consider the retrenchment that would be effected, and not look at it merely from a teacher's point of view. Mr Richards was in favour of adopting the kindergarten system in public schools, and not reducing the age of admission. Mr May thought that children under the a»e of 6 were simply a nuisance when at school. Under 6 children did not learn verymuch at school. Mr Hoskins considered that the news papers were to blame for trying to impress it. upon the people that the education was free. After all, it was simply a matter ot money, and the people paid for their educa tion all the same, whether at public or pri vate schools. Mr Worthington thought the money question was a considerable one. There was not the slightest doubt that the largo schools kept many small schools open, through the capitation received. The capi tation on the 436 children under 6 years of acre would amount to 1.1,635, and they might safely double the number, as returns had only been received from 13 .schools. That made the sum £3,270, which would bo lost to the Board. That would necessitate the closing of about 30 small schools. Dr. McArthur said they were at present discussing the questions of national educa tion as regarded the colony, "and it therefore behoved them to approach the question m the broadest spirit possible, and to elimi nate from the discussion all elements which might tend to draw them away from the point at issue. They should cast aside all personal feeling and selfishness, and consider what would be the greatest good to the greatest number. Education, although an important element in life, was not an essential one. (Cries of 5* Oh ! oh ! ). Well, people had lived without education, and could do so again. Life itself, health, strength of body, and a good moral tone were all sought after before education. These, of course, might be called part oJ education, but they had only to consulei that portion which the State controlled. It was only on the principle of the greatest good to the greatest number, and the hap piness of the individual members of the State, that the State could claim tc educatethechildren. Thereforethequestion must be considered by theetandardof utility. It should be understood that teachers were not employed by the State and paid out oi the national funds as nursemaids or semi detectives. Children were not sent tc school merely to be kept out of the way. School duties Bhould not be delayed and schools closed because teachers must pass examinations, and teachers should not be kept as long at the work as gentlemen whose work was not such a continual strain. Statements to the contrary were not de eerving of the name of arguments, and those who adduced them as such had failed to graep the salient points of the question.oi else were influenced by some outside motive. First, with regard to age, they were aware that, at present, the age and capitation commenced at five years. As a principle of utility the lower age than six must be rejected. For this they had the example* of Germany, United States, Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland. In the latter place the age was t\. Did not the intelligence of a German, a Swiss, or an American compare ■ favourably with that of any other nation under the sun ? If example was better than precept, surely it was well to follow guch illustrious examples. So much tor external evidence. But what was the internal evidence? According to the last reporfa of the Minieter of Education, 20 per cent. Of the pupils attending primary schools were between five and six years oi age, and over twenty-seven per cent, were in the preparatory classes. Taking the attendance on instruction day, 37 per cent, were in the preparatory classes. It was well to see, then, at what age these pre paratory children passed their first standard. That age was very close upon 9 years, which meant that with an admission age of 5, the first standard was not passed on an average until the child had reached the age of nine. JKnowing as they well did the small quan tity of work required for that standard, and knowing also how arduous way the work o teachers in these preparation classes, it did appear as if there must be something wrong in the children. Either many did not come at the age of five, or if they did they were not of an age to profit by the instruction imparted. Considering, then, first, the in ferior nature of the work done by those who admit afc a low age; and next, the higher charaoter of the work done by those whose limit of age is higher; and lastly, the very long period between the age of five and nine years, before the passingof the first standard, he could not but come to theconclusion that, from the standpoint of utility and the great est good to the pupils, the age of admis sion should be raised to six years. • Mr Scott further said that he would be quite prepared to sacrifice salary rather than allow what the people considered a necessity, leading to the establishment of denomin ational schools. • After some further discussion the question was pub to the meeting, when 35 voted for tbp motion &P<J againet it. JfEEe FOB HIOJtKB «TAN»A»ipe» This wae the next question deaU) with.

Mr Bailey moved, " That no fees be charged in the public schools." He did not think that they should destroy the communion of the present system. It was the poorer classes who gained by the present system, for as a rule, the wealthy people sent their children to private insti tutions to obtain higher education. Mr Coates seconded the motion. They had recently como upon great trouble on the matter of fees in the Newton East School. It would be a blunder little short of a crime to attempt to enforce this system in the public schools, as a large class of the community .could not afford to pay the fees, and the consequence was that the children would be turned out on the streets. They looked to the elder children also to improve the discipline of the school by their ex ample. By payment of fees in the 6th standard, he thought the Government would gain little, while the children would lose immensely. Dr McArthur said with regard to the pay ment of fees of higher standards they should always bear in mind chat the spirit of the duration Act was that the cost of adminis -ation should be provided by the State, and nob by those who'availed themselves of its benefits. Whether or not that was wise they could not stay to discuss. They might perhaps believe with Herbert Spencer that the Stute had no l-ighi. to devote any portion of its funds lor such a purpose. That was a point which their egislators had in their wisdom already decided for them; they had therefore to argue upon the hy pothesis that primary education was free to all who chose to drink at the public fountain. Besides, this education was com pulsory upon all between tlio ages of 7 and 3, unless exempted according to the pro visions of the Act. Hence the State was logically bound to provide free education to all within those ages. Six" standards had been provided, which it was presumed that all children of average ability could pass. Thus the State was bound by its own en actment to provide free education to all within those ages in all the standards. If fees were to be taken from those who passed the higher standards, it would practically be a fine upon in telligence. Ho was very unwilling to advocate the payment of any fees in a national system of education, based upon a free and compulsory foundation. Still, Go vernments like the individuals whom they represented, must cut their clothes accord ing to the material in hand. They were told that the supply of money material was short, and were asked how the clot lies could be cut accordingly, and cut they must be. Without doubt, they should spoil the symmetry of tho suit if they collected fees because a child had advanced into a stand ard by reason of good teaching or hie own ability. It would bo a direct inducement to avoid the higher standards. Consequently tho only way was to increase the school ngo, as he had "before suggested, and not to charge fees for the higher stand.mU The motion was then put, aud carried unanimously on tho voices. A>'Y OTHKK BKTRKNCiniKST RECOMMEN DATION'S. The next question was as to whether the Institute could make any recommendations as to how retrenchments might bo efl'ec.ted, Mr Worthington proposed, " Thai it in the opinion of this Institute that the cost can bo greatly reduced if head teacher.-, bo authorised to examine and classify pupUe from Standards 1 to 4 inclusive.' Mr Worthinglun Haid that it had been argued that tho public would not have sufficient confidence in tho teachers to allow thorn to examine the scholars, but granted that they were able to teach the children, .surely they were lit to act as inspectors of their own school*. Mr Litten seconded the motion. He had heard parents ihomsolvt:* suggest kuoli a course being adopted. Ho feared, however, that in town it would lend togetthe teachers into hot water with some of the parents. On thewhole ho thought thatthechildrenvumtd be quite as well inspected as at present. Mr Peacocko said that suc-h a system had been already adopted in America. There, inspectorsonlyinepectedjfclieschool-tcachers who had the children under tlioir ehmge were surely the best qualified to classify. At present children passed who were totally unexpected. He had much pleasure in sup porting Mr Worthingtcm'a motion. Mr Coates said that the pooplo were al ready jealous of the touchers, and he thought that such a motion us that pro posed would place teachers in a very in vidious position, and therefore he nhould not support it. Mr Bailey did noc favour tho suggostion. He was not prepared to admit that all teachers could be trusted to examine their own schools. They were all human. Mr Worthington : So are the inspectors. Mr Scott objected to tho proposal. He thought that an inspector should be as in dependent as a judge. Therefore he deemed it inadvisable for teachers to be permitted to examine their own schools. He was pre pared to movo an amendment to that effect. MrGratfcon said that if teachers were to examine their own schools it must be done by a system of sending out sealed questions from a central college of preceptor*. He feared the result would not bo as goud as at present. Mr O'Donnohue considered that the education system was very costly and un productive as regarded the inspectors. He supnorted tho motion, as the inspector. could not know as well as head-teachers how to classify scholars. Dr. McArthur thought that the cost of inspection was much over-estimated. The total cost to the colony for inspection wan only between £10,000 and £11,000, and if head-maetcrs took up the work it would simply mean that they would require more assistance. Mr Poland spoke against the resolution. He thought it would mean men inspecting their own work. Mr Stewart thought the inspection system kept the control of the schools under the Board, whereas, if it were otherwise, head teachers would find pressure brought to bear upon them to put various children for ward. ' The division was taken when the motion was lost by one vote, 21 voting for it and 22 against it. ABOLITION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Mr Scott then moved, " That it is the opinion of this Institute that by the aboli tion of the secondary schools, extending the syllabus so that it may include the demands of the matriculation examination and the applying of the secondary school endowments to primary education, a great amount of retrenchment may be achieved." Mr Scott quoted from the special report of the Assistant Inspector-General on Public Instruction in New South Wales, 1887, showing that the systetfi proposed by him had proved fairly succeedul. This was seconded igffl Mr Evan Richards. '■ Me6srs Peaeocke, Gifford, and Harrison spoke against the resolution, which, when put to the meeting, was lost by a large majority. ABOLITION OP FREE TRAININC SCHOOLS. Mr A. J. Litten moved: "That this branch of the Educational Institute suggest that the several Boards abolish the normal or training schools as free institutions." This wassecondedbyMr Bailey, whosaid that teachers could always be obtained at a price without the Government establishing special nurseries to create them. In Auckland they were grinding along with pettifogging institutions and servilely following the example of England 30 years ago. Mr Gifford considered that the sugges tion would never do. They must have training classes for teachers. Mr Coatee said that as a graduate of a .University he might state that the training there did nob fib a man for teaching. After

he had left the University he would have been compelled to learn how to teach. Mr Gulliver then asked Mr Harrison to take the chair while he made a few re marks. He said that it seemed to him ac if their work that afternoon had been carried out with a view to show the public how very much divided they were. Mi Scott said, "Let us pick the pocket of the secondary schools. Others said, " Pick the pockets of the primary schools" and now Mr Litten's motion said, » Let us pick the pockets of the Training College." If they did not mind what they were about it would result in the whole system [being swept away in w ell-mentea -should l>o say contempt ? Mr Bailey had said that they were going back 30 years in taking' up the system of training classes. Did he not know that in Germany students were obliged to spend 5 or 6 years in train ing colleges ? Tlio same was also going on in America, so that argument' would not stand. " No, Mr Bailey, it won t d 0 .,; They were all looking for the coming of the hour of better things. Setting aside his own position-for he hoped that they would not for a moment think that weighed in the matter at all-he could tell them that training classes for teachers were sadly wanted, and not one only, but as many as they could get. Why, it would make the hair on each pedagogical head stand on an end like the quills on the back of the fretful porcupine were they com pelled to wade through the rubbwh that came to hand from brother teachore-yes, and sisters also. Such things showed that they wanted as many training colleges as they could get. . , Mr Harrison said although much might bo said in favour- of Mr Litten's motion, he failed to bridge the gulf between, for young teachers must be trained. The time had not yet come when training colleges should be abolished. . , Various others present spoke against the motion, and supported the absolute need of the Training College. Mr Bailey said in explanation that ho thought that training teachers might bo taught at the University. He fully ad mitted that they required special training The question was then put to the meeting, when 11 voted for the motion and 23 against it

As the hour for adjournment had arrived, Mr Stewart movod the adjournment of the meeting till next Saturday, and it was carried. DEFENDING TIIK DIGNITY OK TIIE-TEACHEIW. Mr Worthingbon said that before tho In stitute adjourned he wished to move : "That the Institute have read with regret the expressions used by a member of the Board of Education at a recent meeting, such expressions having, in tho opinion o! the institute, a tendency to lessen the in fluence of the teachers in tho school, and generally to undermine the Bystoui of edu cation which the Board is bound to uphold." M r Worthington said Unit he had been called upon to move this resolution in consequence of the following words, which he had copied from the proceedings of the Board as re ported in tho daily paper: "That teachers had really a very easy time of it. They oidy worked about one third of t/hc year reckoning eight hones a day, and if they could not. work longer than that fur tho salary thoy got, they had no right to be there." As a teacher of 38 years' standing, he might say that this was tho tirst time that his work had boon assailed. Dr. McArthur secondod tho motion. He j was worry that such words had fallen from tho lips of a mrnnber of the Board of Edu cation as that toftohora had 163 days in tho year daring which (.hoy did not work, also that thoy grew fat upon the work. Tho Ohnirman said that if thoy wished to be dignified in their action perhaps it- would bo better to pass the resolution without any further discuMsiorij if they wore all agreed upon it. Tin; motion wan then unnnimously adopted, alter which tho meeting ud iourned.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB.

SPRING MEETING

President: E. Mitehclson, Esq.. M.H.R. Vloe- Prosulcnte: Hie Worship tho Mayor (M. Niccol, Esq.); and H. M. Stark. Esq. .Stewards : Mwjbh X W Alison, Jns. Mays, y. Vosiior. .I;>8. O Neil, V. Wo! is. C». Heultsy, ami VV. H. Fontvn. Jndjru: Air W. U. teuton. Staitor: Mr ThoH. Stevens. Clerk of the Swles ; Mr-Veqd. Murks. CU'i-k ot the Coiirau: Mr Joseph C'hadwiok, Hnudicupper: .MrW. VV.Koblnson. Troasui cr: Mr a. Voepor. Secretary: Mr R. Wynyard.

We conclude our report of the Takapuna acos. Sumo of the following results were published in the second edition on Satur day. St. ANDREW'S!! ANDICAP ot lOOsovs; second horse to receive lOaova out of slakes. One mile and a-half. Mr W. Robertson's eh m Lsoriria, 4yrs, by Leolinus —Yatterina, 6st 71b (Kat ternß) ... ... ••• ■■• ■•• * Mr J. Allwoil's eh ra Victoria, 9st 31b * (Pearson) ... • ... •■ •■• ■•■ 2 Mr Thomas Hcdger's br m Antelope, Bst 91b (Morrigan) 3 Friendship (9et3lb), Clogs (Bst 91b), The Cat (6st 121b), Britannia(6st 121b), and Haricot (6st 51b) also ran. Canella, Lady Alice Tennyson, .Jessie, Buzzard, and Miss Alico, were scratched. Haricot led past the stand the first time round, Victoria and Antelope second and third. At the back of the course Leorina ran into third place, and on reaching the samo place the next time round, she shot to the front and took up a commanding lead, winning eventually by some ten or a dozen lengths. Time, 2min 45Asec. Totalisator dividend, £15 9s. NOVEL RACK of 30sove. The winner to be soil immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the Club. Lowest weight, Bat 7lb. Distance, 1 mile. Mr J. B. Williamson's blk m Bangalore, by Ariel (Pearson) 1 Mr P. Hovbelt's br g Woodpecker (Hodson) ... ••• 2 Mr A. H. McGuinness's eh m May flower (Durston) 3 Rockbarton and Venetia also ran, and Buz zard, Blade Joe, Capella, and Boomerang were scratched. Bangalore won easily, by two lengths, Mayflower finishing a moder ate third, and the others were out of the race. Totalisator dividend, £1 13s. Ban galore was put up for sale by Mr Alfred Buckland, jim., *«d was bought in by tho owner for £20. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs. Second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Distance, about tlu'tso niilca. Mr J. Brown's b g Orangeman, lOsb 101b (J. Rao) 1 Mr J. Kean's eh m Magnesia, lOst 91b (Nolan) 2 Mr J. B. Williamson's b g Torpedo, lOst 71b (J. Laing) - 3 Silvio (list 121b), Quilp (lOst), and Rob Boy (9st 121b) also ran. Pip, Sirloin, and Black Joe were scratched, Silvio and Orangemap were about equal favourites. This was the race of the day. Magnesia led over the double hurdles and Quilp round the flat, but'on going up the hill Magnesia resumed the lead, and showed the way over the water jump, Silvio following next, Quilp, Torpedo and Orangeman, 3rd, 4th and sth, and Rob Roy last. In the second time round, Magnesia again led over the water jump, but attended now by Tor pedo and Orangeman, 2nd and 3rd respec tively. On reaching the flat, Orangeman outpaced Torpedo, and thenceforth the race lay between M agnesiaand Orangeman. In this order the water jump was taken for the last time. Magnesia cleared the last hurdle nearly, a length in advance of Orangeman, but the lattor gamely responded to the whip and, passing Magnesia, won the, contest by about a length. Torpedo was several longths behind Magnesia, Time, 7mip B&sec. Totalisator dividend, £2 13s.

SELLING BACEof 40sovB. VmO^J^S^. and upwards. Three-year-olds to carry 9st, four-years, 9stl2lb; ilve. six. and aged ltet lib. Winner to be sold immediately aitei tlie race for lOOsovs. If entered to be sold • f0r7530v 8 ; allowed 71b ;if for »-ov ßf 141b, if for 40sovs,211b;if for2o3OVß,2Blb,illor nil, 421b. Nomination, 2eovß, onnigiitoi General Entry. Distance, 11 nillo. Mr W. Robertson's b m Capella, by Cap a-pie—Xanfcippe, 6st 101b (Katterns) . 1 Mr W. K. Carter's blk g Rewi, 7st Uli> (Heap) ••• , •■' Mr J. B. Williamson's blk m Bangalore, 6st 71b (Cooke) ••• ■•; ° On G.uard (Bst slb), Weasel (7sfc7lb), Briseis (7sb 71b), Mayllower (6sb 101b), and Mer maid (6ab 101b) also ran. The Cat, Rock barton, Buzzard, and ShMolagh were scratched. Rewi was the favourite, and lie led for the first half of the race. Capella, however, came away in the home turn and straight, and won as she liked. Time, Zimn. 18sec. Totalizator dividend, £2 1<«. Capella was bought in by the owner at £36. , ~ A SELLING STKEPECIIASEof 40sovs. Second horao to receive suovß out of stakes, -i'"} 11 ; yoar-olds to carry list.; live-years, list Uib<, six and aged, 12st 41b. Winner to be sold •immediately after the raco lorlOOsoys. it entered to bo sold for 75aovs. allowed 71b ; if for 5550V8, 141b; if for 40sovs, 211b; if for 2030V8. 281b; if for nil, 421b. Nomination, 2SOVB. on nißht of d oneral Entry. Distance, twice round steep 9 ihase course. Mr J. Chad wick's blk g Fairplay, lOst llb(G. Laing) , «•< 1 Mr T. Stepens's eh g Hawthorn, 9st lib (Edgecombe) •■• " Mr J. B. Williamson's eh g Wideawake, 9st lib (J. Laing) 5 Quilij, lOsb lib (and 31b over) ; Black Joe, 9st lib ; and Patchwork, 9sb, also ran. Whalebone, Rob Roy, and Fipi were scratched. During tins raco Black Joe a rider (Fergus) was thrown forward on the horse's neck ; bun by a remarkable display of dexterity, he swung himself round under the horse's neck and up on the other side, resuming his seat after this clever feat, amidst loud cheering. Totalisator dividend, £3 6s. SPRING HAT< D, CAP of 50eovs. Second horse to receive Ssuva out of stuke3. Distance, I furlongs. Mr J. Carnegie's eh m Lioness, by Leo linus—Miss Laura, 6st 121b 1 Mr B. Eraser's eh c Tennyson, Bsb 81b ... * Mr W. K. Carter's blk g Rewi, 7st 121 bo Lady Alice (7st 101b), Jessie (6st 131b) and Buzzard (6st 61b) also ran. Friendship, Victoria, Antelope, Leorina, Haricot, and Miss Alice were scratched. This race proved a complete boil-over. Lady Alice was a strong favourite, and Tennyson was also greatly fancied. The former, however, never dhowed to the front, and Tennyson, who did make a very strong bid for the hononvs, was pub down by Lioness in the run for home. Totalisatov dividend, £10 Is.

WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING.

YESTERDAY'S SERVICES

The pulpits of the various Wesleyan ohurcbes in the city and suburbs were oc cupied by ministers of the district meeting. Pitt-street Church: This church service was conducted by the Rev. E. Best, who proachod in his usual fervent style from Isaiah, xliv, 3and 4, "For I will j>our water upon him that, ia thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground : I will pour my spirit upon thy seed and my blessing upon thine oil" spring, etc." The sermon wus ono long to be remembered, and calculated to greatly impress the heareiu The children's service was conducted by Revs. C. H. Garland and W. L. Salter. Tho evening service was conducted by Rev. K. Bavip, who for his text, " Sirs, we would see Je«us." Mr Bavin was at home in the service, nnd spoke in a truly elo quent manner all that, wan in his heart con corning his tlieme. At the close he pressed home the subject on the congregation. Tho Roy. J. Dellow preached in Poneonby Wesloyan Church from Revelation, 21 eh., 3 and 4 verses. The Roy. W. L. Salter preached in the evening. Tlid Rev. J. J. Mither, of Tβ Awamutu, preached in the morning: in the Grafton Koad Church, and the Roy. J. S. Risluvorth in the evening.

CORRESPONDENCE.

ELECTRIC LIGHTING.

(To the Editor.)

Sm,—ln reply to one who has suffered losses in electric light companies, and who signed hjm>elf "Fleeced Lamb," I am per fectly willing to admit that there were many failures at first, but electricity has "made rapid advances of late. It can now bo supplied through meters the same as gas, so that consumers can be charged according to the amount con sumed, and that, too, at 50 per cent, lees than is charged at present to consumers for jjas in Auckland. At the present time there is a firm in Auckland using the elec tric light at a saving on gas; this state ment I can prove to be correct.—Yours, &0., A Resident Electrician.

EDUCATIONAL RETRENCH MENT.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—" Committee-man," in your impres sion of the 22nd inst., deserves well of our bleeding colony, especially in his suggestion of charging rents to those teachers who have over £100 per annum. I would go still further, and suggest that the schools in each locality bo yearly let by tender, so that those who do the duty cheapest, as in other trades, be accepted ; or, I propose that school buildings, with right to collect fees, etc , be put up to auction, so that the schools, instead of being a burden, be a source of profit to each district. Why shall teachers be supplied with everything at the public expense, while others have to exist without special aid and local protec tion '!— 1 am, etc., A Ratepayer.

MISSIONS AND LIBERALISM.

(To the Editor).

Sir, —A pleasing report and piece of infor' mation reached here the other day by a London paper. A rich rector of the Church of England, south-west of London, at tended, at a Congregationalist Church house, a meeting of the London Missionary Society; and in hia very Christiau speech stated that the Church Missionary Society and the London Missionary Society worked together amicably and cordially ; as one proof,, said he, the former has withdrawn altogether from Madagascar, leaving that fino iield to the London' Society, which had been so wonderfully successful there among that most extraordinary people. This is good news. Christians should not appear in conflict in the face of Paganism. You will remember that some 10 or 11 months ago, when an agent was here seeking special funds for the Church Society to operate in Madagascar, we wrote about it, deeming it pitiable whilst the many millions elsewhere were unattended. That agent then very courteously noticed thqse remarks. Result is good. It should be noticed, in order to obviate misunderstanding, that Roman Catholic writers, when alluding to foreign missions, commonly call all Reforming Protestants Methodists, ignoring dates of origin, etc.— I am, etc., " " W.JS.S.

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THIS AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 1887.



Tho Onehunga Woollen Mills have just turned out another lot of very handsomo patterns in tweeds, now on view at Smith and Caughey'e. Trousers to measure, 21b ; suits, 59s 6d and 63a; boys' and youths clothing made to measure. Que,en,-Btreet and Karangahape Road.— [Advt. J



Drapery, Clothing, &c hb~baby~l"inen and ladies UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. SILK HOSE ! "SILK HOSE ! P. DAVISON Has iuet purchased a job line of Silk Hose, and will sell them as under :— HALF COST! HALF COST PRICES! Ladies' Black, Palo Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2s lid 3s 6d, 3s lid ; Maroon, Navy, Cardinal, 3fl6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d. Children's Palo Blue, Pink,and Cream, I.lslid, 2 2a 3d :3,256d;4, 2s 9d ; 5 2s lid. Black and Dark Cojours^_2£3d^_6d 2 2eJBd L 3B L to3(l. 200 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Linen Collars at 6d each ; usual prices, Is to 2s 6d.



15 000 yards Beaded Net in Navy, Maroon, ' Black and Gold, Black and Silver, Drab, etc., all at 2d per yard ; usualprico, 9dyard. White and Silver, Drab and Gold, Brown and Gold, at 6d per yard; usual price. Is per yard. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Printed Skirts from Is lid, 2s lid-very choap. Ladles' Print Dresses from 6s lid to 21s. Ladies' Stuff Dresses from 12s 6d to 355. Morning VVrappers^2sJWJoJsnd. Children's Print, Sateen, and Stuff Dresses, 2s 6d to 7s 6d, at half warehouse prices. Vevy _ speciaTTine^s0 _ dozen Ladies' and Chil dren's Printed Aprons at 6d each. Also, large variety of Coloured and White Aprons from 7*d to 6s_6d. Magnificentassortment of "Fans bought very cheap, to be sold at 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6(1; worth 3s 6d to 14s 6d. In all the newest shades. , Beautiful variety of Sun Bonnete from Is to 9s 6d. No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts. pBICK J pPTCE I pHICE BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTRICH FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan. Grey, Tan, and Pink. In Just Received, a parcel -\ /» Qhn ol the above, to bo sold 1 g \)D iwiiiiMiiiiin-"' ver y low P ric3 of -~r^—■*—— W. P. OGILVIE, Victokia Stkket West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try OUTTERICK'S pAPER TpATTERNS. Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2a per annum, post free. AGENT— Wμ. P. OUILVIE, DItAPEK, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. pHEAPER THAN EVER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. C. HOPKINS, London Victoria and Nelson Sts., Iβ now showing somo of the cheapest Drapery and Clothing ever offered in Auckland, as the following lines will show :— Dress Materials in Greys. Browns, and Fawns. 4s lid for 12yde; divined Dolaines, 12yds for 3s lid ; grand value in Dioss Alaterials at 6s 9d, in fashionablo shades ; Coloured ir-utiu in all shades, from Is per yard ; 80-inch Heavy Twill Sheeting, la OUI iWhlteJ; 90-inch Heavy Twill SheetinK, Ik 3«I (White);, a lot of Slip Mate. Is each; Mon'sMosKiel Tweed Suits. 32s 6d; Mens Tweed Suits, 12s 9d; Men's Tweed Trousers and Vents, 7s Hα : Men's Coloured Mole Trousers, 4s lid (value, for your money) ; Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid pair ; Youths' Tweed Trousers, 3slid • Boys' Tweed Trousers. 3s 6d: K'and line in Men's Morinp Sox, 9d; Men's Brown Cottoo Sox. 2Jd per pair. C. HOPKINS, London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets. N.B.—Open every evening till 9 o'clock.



Public Notices- BRETTS Auckland A-Lmanac and PEOVINCIAL HANDBOOK FOR 188 a The aim of this work is to describe In an Inter esting manner the "Vast Resources, the Climate, the Seonery of the Auckland Provincial Die, trict; its Mountains, Harbours, Rivers, and Lakes; its Forests and its Plains; its Cul tivated and Waste Lands, and to show Foreign Capital ista that our Genial Clime, Rich Lands, and Mineral Products, and Intelligent, Go-a" head People offer inducements to intending investors or settlers superior to those of any other part of the world. Other colonial handbooks have largely mis represented this naturally rich and beautiful province, while the pages of the above work are demoted entirely to setting forth Auckland's capabilities and its many superior advantages > in addition to which the fullest information ia afforded of all Political. Social, and Religious mutters of Provincial or Colonial importance. As eftch year the contents are re-writtpn, and the statistical information brought up to the latest date, the Annual Volume becomes a vahr able Work of Reference worthy of a permanent place in every Coloniet's library. This valuable publication being designed to urther the prosperity of Auckland, the price charged is merely nominal. As the Book has now become a work of daily reference in thehome of every settler throughout the province, and is in use in all public offices in the colony and in many leading places abroad, it may with confidence be described at he best permanent Medium of Advertising of ered to business men. ' The work will be issued at the old price— ONE SHILLING. SECRETARIES of MASONIC LODGES FRIENDLY SOCIETIES, TRADE, MERCAN TILE, SPORT, MUSICAL, and OTHER SOCIETIES are ropuested to forward to THI3 OFFICE, addressed "EDITOR BRETT'S ALMANAC," the information necessary for the compilation of the Dircotory attached to the Almanac The publisher is desirous of going to press earlier than usual. Tradesmen and others deeirous of inserting their business notices wilj therefore oblige by forwarding their advev tiseih en ts .without delay. PROSPECT TERRACE, MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD.-Fivo-roomcd House, scullery, 2 register grates, stove, bow-window; water laid on allotment 50 x 172; price very low.— J. H^itheto rd j TURANGA CREEK.—Nice Homestead o( 19 acres; 18 acres fenced, 8 acres in grass; 4-roomed House on property, with dairy and now stable and outbuildings; frontage to tidal river, and plenty ot -fresh, water all the year round. - J. H. vVitheford. REMUERA. — For Sale, Gentleman's Villa Residonco. with every convenience and about 6 acres land. This is a grand pro perty, and an immodiate purchaser will have a bavgain.-For further particulars, apply J. H. Withoford, Shortltinrt-streot. - XXT INNER AND SON, VY • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &C



medical. STEEDIViAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHABKR9. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has bf.en largely tested in all parts of the world, and in all grades of society, for upwards of fifty vii Aits. Its well-earned extensive sale has in duced spuriouh imitations, some of which in outward appeabancsk so closely resemble the original as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of such imitations. la"".*. Purchasers aro therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine :— ~ . T „ Ist In every case the words John Steed man' Chemist, Walwobth, Subkey, are en graved on the Government Stamp affixed to Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words " John Steedman, Chemist, Wai worth. Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd. The name Steedman is always spelt with two EE's. \ . . , , . 4th. The manufacture is carried on solely m Walworth, Surrey. ,»...' Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, at Is lid to 2b 9d each. Agents, Kemp thokne, Pbosseb and Co., Auckland, Wei ington, Chrißtchurch, and Dunedin. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S The Original and Only Genuine. Advice to Invalids.—lf you wish to obtain quiet refreshing sleep, free from headache, relief from pain and anguish, to calm and as suage the weary achings of protracted disease, invigorate the nervous media, and regulate the circulating systems of the body, you will pro vide yourself with that marvellous remedy dis covered by Dr. J. Collis Browne (late Army Medical Staff), to which ho .gave the name of CHLORODYNE, and which is admitted by the profession to bo the most wonderful and valu able remedy ever discovered. CHLORODYNE is the best remedy knownfor Coughs, Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma. OHiIORODYNE acts like a charm in Diarrhoea, and is the only specific in Cholera and effectually cuts short all at tacks of Epilepsy, Hysteria, Palpitation, and is the only palliative in Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, Cancer, iooth ache, Meningitis, &c.



From Symcs & Co., Pharmaceutical Chemists Medical Hall, Simla, January 5, 1880. To J. T, Davenport, Esq., 33, Great Russell-street Bloomsbury, London. Dear Sir,—We embrace this opportunity of congratulating you upon the wide-spread reputation this justly esteemed medicine. Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodyne.has earned for itself, not only in Hindostan, but all over the East. As a remedy for general utility, we much question whether a better is imported into the country, and wo shall be glad to hear of its finding a place in every Anglo-Indian home. The other brands, we are happy to say, are now relegated to the native bazaars, and, judging from their sale, we fancy their sojourn there will be evanescent We could multiply in stances ad inUnitum of the extraordinary efficacy of Dr, Collis Browne's Chlorodyne in Diarrhoea, and Dysentery, Spasms, Cramp 3, Neuralgia, the Vomiting of Pregnancy, and as a general sedative, that have occurred under our personal observation during many years. In Choleraic Diarrhoea, and even in the more terrible forms of Cholera itself, we have .wit nessed its surprisingly controlling power. We have never used any other form or thiu mem cine than CoUis Browne's from a firm conviction that it is uccidedly the best.and also from asense of duty we owe to the profession and the public, as we are of opinion that the substitution of any other than Collis Browne's is a deliberate BREACH OK FAITH ON TnK PART OF THE CHEMIST TO I'KESCRIUE AND PATIENT ALIKE. —We are, Sir, faithfully yours, Syrnes and Co., Members of the Pharm. Society of Great Britain, His Excellency the Viceroy's Chemists. CAUTION.—Vice-Chancellor Sir W. Page Wood stated that Dr. J. Collis Browne was, undoubtedly, the Inventor of Chlorodyne ; that the story of the defendant Freeman was de liberately untrue, which, he regretted to say, had been sworn to.—See "The Times," July 13, 18 Sold in bottles at Is ljd, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s each. Noue is genuine without the words 'Dr. J. Collis Browne's Chlorodyne' on the Govern ment stamp. Overwhelming medical testimony accompanies each bottle. Caution.-Bewaro of Piracy and Imitations. Sole Manufacturer- J. T. DAVENPORT, 33, Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury, London. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWPER. HEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. , - KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES,



HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS. TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS. BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FUKS, and every other Bpecios of insect. Spartemen will find thie invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, aa also ladies for pet doga. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONER that paokagea of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins by all Drug jiats. ._ KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both iii appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is eapecially anapted ior Children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists. Proprietor. THOS. KEATING, London. A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. BEECHAM'S PILLS Are admitted by thousands to be i> VJ* Wl >l'*A worth a Guinea a fSt/r n^ *\ Box for bilious and bGT)/ \lf"V nervous disorders, #j*y \ u\ Bucn as wind, an(^ p/patent n ste lus I l " v " Id I diness, fuhiess and ISI PILLS. jSleweUingaftermeals, lllA " T-:■ IBi dizziness and drow »m\ ■»*.»> ,Jfa I Binesa, ooM cbills, flushings of heat, NSTWSs. y&I loss of appetite, ehorlnesa of breath. , *r&™ cosfcivenesE, scurvy "blotcliesonthestan, jn|M disturbed sleep, 4s|»J& frightful dreams, end all nervous and trembling sensations, *c. i The first dose wiU give relief in 20 minutes. This is no fiction, for they have done it in thousands of cases. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one box ot these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to fte WOSTH A GUINEA A BOX. For females of all ages these Pills are invaluable, as a few doses of thorn carry off all gross humours, open all pfeptruotions, and bring about all that ie required. No females should be trithout them. There is no medicine to be found to equal BEEOHAM'B PILLS for removing aoy obstruc tion or irregularity of the system. If taton according to the directions given witn eacn oox they will soon restore f emalea of all ages to sound and robust health. ~ f,- ,„,, For a Weak etomaoh, impaired digestion, ana au disorders of the liver, they act like MAGIC, ana a few doses will be found to work wonders upon tee most important organs of the human mactone, They strengthen tho whole mnsoular system restore the long lost complexion, bring bacfc Uio keen edge of appetite and arouse into action tnca the RO3BB UD of hoalth the whole physipal enejgy, of the human frame. These awr * A^ B nf admitted by thousands embracing all classes 01 eooietyi and one of the best to nervous and debilitated ia, Beeoham s Mii have tho largest sale of a»y patent medieme m tno wona. BEECHAM'S MAGIC COTJGHPILIS As a remedy for Coughs in general, Asthma, Diffi oulty in Breathing, Shortness of Breath, Tightness and Oppression ol tho Chest, TVhaozing, &0., these 'Jills stand unrivalled; and anyone labpunnguncler twiy of the above complaints need ouly try yne Box to prove that they are tho best over offereil to the publio for Asthmatic and Hoarseness and Oppression of the Chest. iney Bpnertily romoTe that sense of oppression a » dd X; oulty of breathing whioh nightly the patient of resc. They give almost instant relief and comfort to those afltiotad with the above dißtww ing and, when neglected, dangerous 00^ Dl " Let troabled with any of the above complaints give Bbbcham's Cotok Taw a.trial The most -violet Oou *f a wiU a ahort CiCTWK.-The publio are requested to notace that the words "BosoHiM's St. Heiena, ua on the Government Stamp affixed to each Box of the Pills. If not on they are a «<»«ery- ■



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