The Auckland Star.

VOL. XVm--Nft"118.

AUCKLAND, N.Z,, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1887.

PKICE-ONE PENNY.

TABLE TALK.

TABLE TALK-

Kindergarten meeting to-night. Fashionable night at the Bellringers. Tariff debate in the House to-night. Will the Government be defeated and resign ? , They may be defeated, but resignation' isn't one of their virtues. ': -, You think they'd rather eat the whola Tariff Bill, as they did once before. Certainly ; bat they may ask for a disso--1 lution. They would bo glad of an excuse to have the new elections conducted under the old Representation Act. I see; and many of their supporters would be glad of the chance of a double honorarium. 1 English consols still rising; what does ib mean ? Means that peace is assured and the London stockbrokers are holding a Jubilee. The enquiry into the Post-office fire haa been postponed till Monday. King Tawhiao and his ragged battalion are now on a visit to Thames. The Colonial Secretary has refused to grant a license to use tho totalisator at the Flumpton Park races at Wellington to-day. Glad to hear it; that's the first step towards suppressing the gambling machine. Rare "lark" at Che Opera House last night—Lord Aberdeen and the comic. vocalist. What was it ?

Why, just as Harry Lynch was showing in the noble Earl (whose visit was quite un expected) Mr Parlatto, who was on the stage, struck up — " The noble Lord of Aberdeen has now come

back to town ; " 'Tis said he had some high old jinka

among tho Maoris brown ; His Lordship danced, in tartan kilts,' " Cauld Kail in Aberdeen," \ And twirling his shillelah sang, "The' Wearing of the Green !" ,; Must have been an edifying scene ; what' did his Lordship do ? I Laughed heartily like the jolly good.j fellow that he is ; but Harry Lynch's face was a study, and caused as much amuse- '■ ment as the effort of the comic minstrel.

How did you get hold of the item '! Oh, "it's only what I've been told you : know ; I can't say whether it's true 1" j Hope they'll repeat the same programme. to-night, but leave out that verse to morrow, when Lord Aberdeen gives hia patronage to the entertainment. ; An Auckland bank manager thinks thab the striking of a poor rate has had more to do with the depreciation of New Zealand securities than J. roude's articles.

That's a matter of opinion, which Tom, Dick, or Harry is equally entitled to pro nounce upon. O'Brien, the Irish Nationalist, mobbed by tho loyal folks of Toronto. So he would be here if he came along de nouncing our Governor as a " scallawag," and insulting the Queen. There's lots of Highland Celts in Canada, but they hats their Irish brethren like poison.

Gold in Mercury ! i What's tho use of that 1 Who's going to Mercury to dig for gold ? No balloon could reach that planet. ' i

Who's talking about the planet? 'Tisi said thab tlie metal known as mercury is 1 largely composed of gold.Tnd the result of j tho discovery i. i

A rise in the barometer, of course !

Still, the whole thing is founded upon an articlo in the " Scientific American," and you must remember that the Americans are the champion scientific liars. Mangere Mutual Improvement Society has been resuscitated —Rev. Mr Kirkbride president.

Mount Eden Road Board having some "trouble" on hand.

Should be a lively meeting bo-night. I Constable Lamb sent to Bay of Islands j i 'hat' bhe wind ?

■ia. s in t A lob of Yankee whale ships in there, and j he's going up to assist the local constable. ! It wants more of the lion than the lamb in dealing with these whalers. I'm told: that bhere's a full-blooded Red Indian atr Russell just now, and if he.gets on a' " bust "he may " painb the town red." j Scalping knife and tomahawk, eh ? ] Nob quite so bad as that, but I know the j skipper of one of the whale-ships was in' town last week, and there were some fears bhen that bhe Redskin mighb prove brouble-' some.

The Farmers' Hotel at Drury is being re built ; but not on the site of the old one that was burned down recently.

General Boulanger is the bete noir in France just now." Curiou3 parallel between France and Tonga, for " Boulanger " is the French for "Baker," and somebody has offended the bellicose General by calling him " Butcher." Oh, well, let's pacify him by calling him Candle-stick-maker.

It is 46 years to-day since Governor Hob son proclaimed Her Majesty's Sovereignty over New Zealand.

Good old man—waa he an Irishman ? i Don't know; but it was he who pro claimed that the three islands of New Zea land., shp.ujd,be known as "New,, Ulster," " l^evf Munster " and "NewLfjnster." < Good job that was jlSrffl,"f we mighb have been having the Hoi_. Rule fights by this time.

The number of Roman Catholics in. Now Zealand is 79,004 —in the North Island 34,824 and in the South 44,170. Of these at least 75,000 are Irish, either by birth or immediate descent.

There are 14,000 men in the London police force.and yet it is a hard job to get one when he's wanted !

Appropriate inscription for editorial and other rooms:—

Time to man is more than cash; So waste it not in talking trash; In few words say all you require, And then without delay retire.



Shipping- """""l-TNION STEAMSHIP B^ews*. BJ COM PA N V OR NE W STOnl ZEALAND (LIMITED). fsilli ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS kg^M! SERVICE. | OVERLAND ROUTE TO * WOUND THROUGH AMERICA. .____ tho heat of the Red Sea, and tho i^S^oldof Cape Horn. Warners of this Line arc appointed to e cSKancl.Auckland for Honolulu and every four weeks, sailing as 4«p: <^TT I Leave Leave Arrive Steamer- Tons. g y( j ne y, Auck. 'Frisco. ' „„.' I 3000 May 18 May 23 Juue 12 po>i I SA hjQQO 1 Junolo Junc2o July 10 Ef^7_vailablc for twelve mom lis, awl X pAssengers can break their journey at #J„;i Honolulu, San Francisco, and any ffillen route to New York. ri_ n . h Fares. Sydney or Auck'and, to Pp England, ',*0 to £67105. Steerage, £30 3s, [j 'J information apply at any of the - *_fN STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF I ' gfe NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). & TTNION STEAMSHIP ffif COMPANY OF NEW ZEA- S|__||l_VND (LIMITED). . ™**__ TIME TABLE.-May. 11?_rana_i, nelson, picton, wel filmm LYTTELTON, AND WEST ISSgi PORTS (from Manukau). . -^jTj pale ol Sailing. | jgg[ ■C^l | Tues., 24,10 a.m. |S.4oa.m. gy _ I Tues., 31,3 p.-m. | 2 p.m. STTARANAKI, WELLINGTON. AND §g I_TTELTON (Special Sorvico). igSg | Friday. 20,1 p.m. I 2 p.m. iSfUSBOKNE, NAPIEI., WELLINGTON, !___LKW. AND PORT CHALMERS ?y "__ (from Auckland). ! iS_s_t_- I Thursday, 2G noon j — iifflPDOßi 1 Thurs., June 2, noon | - ""fOR MELBOURNE (Via B_.ui.-f). umu* I Thursday, 20, noon j — trapooM Thurs., June 2, noon | — yctrouw '» Callsat Hobart. — -p\ FOR SYDNEY. jjs^L_u|Tues.,3l,sp.m. j — ffIfyOIAJLU AND SAN FRANCISCO" [ Mon., May 23,. p.m. I — "30RLEVUKA AND SUVA. JJlwlta ! Mon., 30,5 p.m. I — '""FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER AND ;.-.... - WELLINGTON. Oupebe • I Wednos.. 25. 6 p.m. I — ■~J":- FOR GREYMOUTH. (SrE; ; I Wcdnes.,2s, 6 p.m. j - TroJt:ROSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. ~ jmWBA I Monday, 23. 5 p.m. | — ou_o must be booked and alongside TWO HOURS beforo advertised time of departure. Pipage Tickets must be taken at tho Com ju?!Q_tco., ... . ___id Branch, corner Queen and Customs ,:fict_ ■'-,-'' WS&kr^Q S* COROMANDEL -I^^^* THOMAS SCOTT. MASTER. |^_iS_f TIME TABLE. (kw Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: g. _ - Saturday, 21,12 noon toltty,2s,W_o_t Tuesday, 24, 12 noon r___&ay,_;_no_LThursday, 26,12 noon _day,27,l2iKKra: . Saturday, 28,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis terging live stock. '• So cargo received, without Shipping Note, ltd within half-an-hour of advertised time of fepartnre. All Parcels must be prepaid on Board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. ' s j. ' CJTBAM TO THAMES, AW^i^t *J ConnectingwilhßlVEß •JfflkWklL'. STEAMERS for STIRLING- OHINEMURI, X_-K___S^ V. AITEKAURT, W A THI, IE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.MORRINSVILLE. UITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE. S.S.- ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. ■ FROM AUCKLAND. ..'"■■■':--|:ROTOMAnAKA. | ExTERPKISE. Kto,,. 20} _ I 9 night way. 21) 12 noon | — FROM THAMES. ~ " _ : ~ | ROTOMAHAXA. | ENTERPRISE. [%:; -2015 afternoon . I - _\___mM\ - . (5 afternoon Jo cwgo received for Rotomahana within Man-hour of advertised time of leaving. Mresponsible.for Shipping, Carrying, or wargug Live Stock. ___ !v -;-■■■ GEO. FRASER, Agent W__-, ,QTEAM TO THE SOUTH R ' SEA ISLANDS '-^^Pl Thenews.3. i||||i JANET NICOLL, I 796 tons register, Captain Hutton (under contract with the Now fp : Zealand Government), will leave ™4„ for Tonga, Samoa, and Tahiti, on W SATURDAY, May 21, and every six for first and second i round voyage from Auckland (calling at (iJJffloa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga) occupies a<»_|,and ofl'ers a favouraVilc opportu ,,?„ ose.desirous of visiting tbe beautiful f touched at. for-the round trip. rto c - or P^sage, and all particulars, DONALD _ EDENBOROUGH, . No 22. Queen-street IJpJ TO LONDON. PENINSULAR & ORIEN- Ss__W r TAL steatsi naviga- TION COMPANY. |pRi LONDON' DIRECT * Sd_j_okiiubo and Bombay). Reamer. Leave* Leave Mcl s^i i Sydney. bourne. iiiir7^ —i — — ——— :—■ &»'"" May 25 May 31 feW;"' !• JtincS June 14 C"CTD June 22 Juno 28 a^"! A -._... July 6 July 12 fenT -•• July 20 July 26 !«Jtr.- August 3 August 9 August 17 August 23 _!*s_!f?°lward every altorhate weok. Slltl". na cargo booked to London, Mar §tetatcs Kypt,lndia' China- and JaPan' at picket's issued both to first and second SS? at especially low rates. Clicap pmfST can be obtained in tnia S_B_ d *w19? n having been thoroughly &'«!_; 9 ComPany is now enabled to te&..- .37 bi,3fori2montns) •• •fi63 i*eyMSed at Auckland at same rates ____Bffsnn* I Oculars, apply to >W«^? I _UI9kSHAN__'& CO., >~^^ckland. Agents. AjLt- ANIENT LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. Ksi4 Fr° mS J'dnoy- From Melbourne. H""'" M^ 21 May 27 »,•-••• June! Juno 10 June 18 Juno 21 _.'"__*>■-■• July 2 Ju)ys W»_ft nig\t)y thereafter. MgS» New Zealand to London: 1^ '*_) ■ i Seconrl, £80 to £10; Saloon, iSffii ftW EXCURSION RETURN k%Cntk e9 S)onths-First-class. £105. % £115; Second, '^lil^M? COMPANY OF I '^MLAND (Limited), I Agents iii New Zealandf



Shipping. J^Jr -<^ S. ORETI JmSsmrk s J^tffftf&'Ztf/' Vni__ LEAVE ONEHUNGA ' -OR HOKIANGA, . At 3 p.m. on MONDAY, 23rd inst, and for WANGANUI VIA NEW PLYMOUTH, At 3 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, 25thinst For freight or passage apply to J. CRAIG, Commerce-street, or, J. W. WALLER, Onehunga. *It THSTAIUKU AND ONE- JmtgMr VV HUNGA STEAM J^OW-$^> A NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). CALLING AT AWITU POLLOCK, WAI PIPI, and other places. TIME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: May. 20-Friday, 5.15 p.m. 21-Saturday, 9 a.m. 23—Monday, 7 a.m. 23—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 2,->—Wed.. 8 a.m. 25—Wed., 11.30 a.m. 20—Thursday, 9 n.m. 28-Thurs.. 12.30 p.m. 27—Friday, 9 a.m. (for Manukau Heads) 2S—Saturday, 10 a.m. 28—Saturday,. 1.30 p.m. 30—Monday. 11.30 a.m. 30—Monday, 3 p.m. 31—Tuesday, \ p.m. 31— Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No cargo, received within halt an hour advertised time of leaving. All freights payablo beforo delivery of goods. Not responsible for shipping, carrying or dis charging live stock. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. jb&X T A v R A N G A) SSM&S&rf* OPOTIKI, AND SIiSsSE--*-*^ W H A X A T A N E. The s.s. CHELMSFORD Will run to and from the abovo ports every week. Agents—J. Bodei,-, Tauranga; Whakatane, II P. Bluett; Abbott & White, Opotiki. Apply to— SHARP & CO., Commerce-street Meetings. TyrOUNT EDEN ROAD DISTRICT. Adjourned Public. Meeting of Ratepayers will be held THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING', nt, 7.30, in the School-room, junction of Mount Eden and Valley Roads. The attendance of all Rate payers interested in the Water Supply question is especially requested, as important communi cations from Colonial Treasurer will bo laid before the Meeting. By order of the Board. J. STICKLEY, Clerk. May 16,1857. . TEMPERANCE HALL.-Saturday, 21st instant—Temperanco Meeting. Musical part of proceedings to be conducted by Mr J. Pook. FItEE. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION THE EARL OP ABERDEEN Will deliver AN ADDRESS TO • '■''■- MEN ONLY, In tho City Hall, on SUNDAY, 22nd inst, at three o'clock. Admission, by Ticket, FREE. May be had from the Booksellers, or nt the Rooms. THOMAS BUDDLE. Hon. Sec. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. THE RIGHT HON. THE COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN, Will Give an Address to YOUNG WOM E N ONLY, In the Lecture Hall of the Young Men's Chris tian Association, on SUNDAY, 22nd inst.. at 3 o'Clock. nrtHE AUCKLAND PERMANENT JL CO-OPERATIVE BUTLDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the Auck land Permanent Co-operative Buildiog and Investment Society, for Receiving the Annual Report and Accounts, and Electing a Com mittee of Management and Auditors for tho ensuing year, will be held in the Lecture Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, Wel lesley-street. on FRIDAY, 24th June, at half pas. seven in the ovening. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. N B.—ln accordance with Rule No. .4, Nominations of Candidate? for office must bo lodged with the Secretary on or before 31stMay. Lectures, Etc. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. Commencing each evening at half-past seven. June 3 —Lecture and Musical Selections. Chairman : Dr. Knight. Subject: " Much y\do About Nothing; or the Greatness cf Little Things," Rev. Jame3 Chow. June 10.-LimelightEntertainment Chairman: Colonel 'Haul.din. Subject: "Our Parks .. and Measure Grounds'." Conductor: Jo3tah Martin, Esq. June 17.-Debato: "Female Suffrage." Chair man: J. 11. "Upton. Esq, Affirmative : F. G. Ewington, Esq. Negative: George White, Esq. Tune 21.—Lecture and Musical Selections. Chairman :F. Larkins, Esq. Subject: fho Age of Charles V.," by O. P. Newcombe, Esq, .Tulv I.—Lecture and Musical Selections. Chair man :T. Buddie Esq Subject: Luck, by Rev. T.. purgeon. July 15.—Lecture and Musical Selections. Chair man H. G. Seth Smith. Esq., R.M. Sub ject : "Dry Bones," by Rev. C. 11. Garland. July ...-Debate: " Tho Nationalisation of the Land." Chairman: Rev. W. Tebbs, M.A. Affirmative: E. Withy, Esq. Negative: Rev. J. S. Hill. August s.—Musical Entertainment Chairman,: E. Withy, Esq. Conductor: J. P. Hooton. Esq. August 12.—Musical Entertainment Chair man: F. Battley, Esq. Conductor: Herr Carr Schmitt. Auzust 26—Lecture and Musical Selections. Chairman: Rev. J 8. Hill- Subject: "Daniel Dofoe," by Rev. H. J. Lewis September 2.-Debate; "Free Trade v. Pro tection." Chairman: C. E. Button, Esq. Affirmative: E. Bell, Esq. Negative: J. Lamb, Esq. aeDtembcr 23.—Musical Entertainment. Chair man :G. P. Pierce, Esq. Conductor: V. E. Rico,' Esq. Tickets for the course to admit bearer and lady. ss; to admit bearer only, 3s ; single lec ture I. may be obtained from any of tho book sellers from Members of Committee, or from I^^ "Il twenty minutes past seven. A lO'IG-HT. ) Hon. Soc. W. DRAKENRIG, Gon. fee. SUITS to Measure from 50s, with an Extra Pair of Tronsera for nothing, n 10 houi# notice.-J. H. Dalton, Tailor. Victoria street East. ; . T^RY my 60s Suits ! They are real nice, with an Extra Pair of Trousers for nothing. --J, H. Daßon. Tailor,.



For Sale. JT^OR SALE, a Dog-cart in Rood eondi _ tion; price £B.—Apply, Poison, Pollen Street, Great North Road. TmOR SALE, Six Horse-hair Chair?, Ono JD Sofa, One Tapestry Carpet, 12 x 12; nearly new ; sold clicap.-Addrcss. 147, Grey -st, FOR SALE,,four-ton Yacht, coppered and copper fastened, ballast, sails, dingy &a, all complete, and in good order. Will be sold cheap, owner wishing to go in for a larger boat. -Apply by letter J. W. 8., Stak OiHcc. IJIOR SALE, going concern, Wheelwright . Business. Good position, in Auckland. Goodwill, 'fools, and Stock. Small capital.— Address W W„ Stak Office. imOR SALE, that eligible Property in St. JD George's Bay Road, Parnell, known as Dr. Knight's, and lately in tho occupation of. Mr Brewster. The dwelling has gas and water laid on.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street. IDTOR SALE, NeuTCoud. and Six Chairs, JO Round Table and Chest of Drawers ;no reasonable offer refused.—Apply 11. Kramer, first house right hand sido, llaslctt-strcet, Eden Terrace. IpOR SALE, as a going concern, an established Bookbinding Business, with all necessary plant: in full working order.— For particulars apply to Messrs Dovoro and Cooper, Solicitors, Queon-street. |_fOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap and JL' terms very easy, GJO acres good Land with deep-frontage. Only eight miles from tho Queen-street Wharf.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, (io, Queen-street. F" OR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Alton Road, a good 7-roomed House, with scul lery, wash-houso. gas and water, etc., and lm-go allotment. Price very low.—Apply to John Soppet. House and Land Agent, Go Queen-streot. FOR SALE, Double-seated Buggy, in first-class condition. Owner having left Auckland, it will be sold cheap, cither for casn or on weekly payments.—Now Zealand Mort gage, Loan, and Discount Bank, High-street. F~ OR IMMEDIATE SALE, as tlio owner must leave for England, a really good Farm of 238 acres, 130 acres of it in grass, and fenced part, witli thorn hedges, and the balanco in bush ; orchard, house, and buildings; and a very low prioe will bo taken.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, Go Queen Street F~~ "OR SALE, or To Lot, in Victoria Avenue, Remuera, a Beautiful House of tearooms, with bath, wash, coal-house, dairy man's room, coach-house, stable, etc.; large orchird, glass-house, suitable for vinery ; the whole in (lrst-class order: together with 0 acres of land : one of tho most charming spots in this favourite locality. Immediate possession can bo given.—Apply toF. G. Clayton, or Vailo and Douglas. Tj. 0 R S A L E. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, MOUNT ALBNRT.—Splendid Freehold Property,sltua'o at Mount Albert, containing 0 acres rich vol canic soil, all fenced partly in good grass paddocks and partly laid out in orchard and gardens. Thoro is a very oxtensive frontage to the main road, and also to tho road toOnehbngn, aud to, a side road. The Buildings consist, of LARGE AND COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE, containing eight rooms (two of them each 22feet long), besides bathroom, storerooms, etc., two 3taGles with lofts, coach-houso, man's house, wash-house, etc; good water supply from tanks and well. RESIDENCE, REMUERA. A splendid Freehold Property, situated at Lower Remuera. on the Orakci Road, close to the sea. The grounds consist of over 2. acres of rich land, well laid out and planted with flowers and trees; there is also a good orchard and pad dock. The Residence contains seven good rooms, besides k tehen, scullery, etc., with pan tries, dairy.,bathroom, etc. Water laid on from large concrete tank. The bindings comprise— man'scottage, coachhouse, stable. Communion tion wilh town good, the bus passing tho dooi" SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ----- - ~'"' '"-Queen-street OR SALE, the Goodwill of the oldest Hnirdrcssing. Tobacconist and Fancy Goods Business in the town of Wanganui. The advertiser having: determined to retire from business, is desiring to dispose of the above. He has successfully carried on this business for tho past 15 yenrs. and can confidently recom mend it to the notice of anyone desirous of em barking in this particular line. The premises aro nearly now, large and commodious, and suitable for a family. Also, a Retail Boot and Shoe Shop, which has been successfully carried on for the past G years in premises adjoining, and which can be disposed of separately i£ re quired. These promises are situated in iho principal thoroughfare of the town, and alto gether unrivalled as regards position nnd repu tation. Terms easy.-For particulars apply P. W. Watkins, General Commission Agent, Ridgway-street, Wanganui. IRST-CLASS Confectionery Business for Sale, in Queen-street—Apply W. Patterson, Glcnduti', Grey-street. T> REW ER V FO R SALE. The Executoi-3 of the late R. Whitson invito offers for the purchase of the Gisborne Brewery, with Machinery, etc.. in Good Working Order. Tho Brewery is in tho business part of the Town, and is capubie of turning out _0 hhds. per week. Bottling plant complete. Thero is also a good 9-roomed dwelling house on the property. For further particulars, apply H. W. HEATH, City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. HAS. WILLIAM SON, House, Land and Es'ato Ageut,B3, Queen street, opposite Fort-street, has always for Salo, and to Let, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts: also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Soveral Eligiblo Building Allotments for Salo in the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. Educational. MRS CLAYTON'S Boarding and Day School, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. Second Term, May 31st. 1887. \ITENTWORTH HOUSE, Ponsonby TT Road.—Miss Hill's Pupils will resume their studies on Monday, May 23. Dancing Clns3 on Friday, 2 to 4. ' BRIARFIELD, GRAFTON ROAD. Girl's Day and Boarding School, Principal: Miss Cole. Second Term 1887, begins Thursday, May 26. Vacancies for-.two boarders. R J. H. SWALES, Certificated Pupil of Professor Swallow. Eady's Music Warehouse. Lessons in Pianoforte-playing and Violin-playing. Personal. MATRIMONIAL.— A well-to-do young farmer seeks a Wife, age botween 25 to 30, through Hannaford's Agency. Full particu lars thero. MATRIMONIAL. -A young, well-to- Farmer seeks a wife between 20 to 27.— Hannaford's Agency. Full particulars there. PERSONAL. Alexander Aird, for some timo staying at His Lordship's Larder, Queen-street, wi'l hear of his daughter by communicating with Star Office. PERSONAL. — Chemist and Herbalist Business, Stock-in-trade, Fixtures, etc., to be sold a bargain; owner leaving Auckland. Principals only need apply. —Hannaford's Agency. PERSONAL.— Metcalfe's Library is in full swing, 2d to read any Book.—Poly technic, Wakefiold-strcet ERSONAL.—I supply an Extra pair of Trousers with every suit—J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. ERSONAL. - Call and get an Overcoat at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-st. East. Board and Kesidcnce. OARD AND RESIDENCE.-A Large Fu'nished Bedroom, with fireplace, suit ablo for gentleman or married couple: board and attendance if required ; plunge and shower bath.—Apply Star Office. VACANCY for one Gentleman Boarder • in private family : two kept, comfortable home, terms easy, trams at door.—Apply Mrs L. W. Eaton, Arawa-streot. ANTED, One or Two respectable Young Men to Lodge only, washing included, 5s per week; use of fireplace if required: two minutes walk from the new library.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, comfortable Lodging _in pleasant neighbourhood for gentleman (old); no lodgers; no children,—Address Seeker, Stab oflice,



To Let TO LET OR SELL, on reducod terms, a Lan?e Family Residence; almost new ; In a lovely situation.—Apply to Mrs Symonds, Onehunga. . mO LET, a 5-roomed Houso in Franklin JL Road; water and gas laid on.—Apply to G. P. Todd. Wellington-street. nnO LET, a large 4-roomed House in JL Conquest Place; rent Gs. per week.— Apply Miss Ryan. Grocer, top of Parnell. T O LET~ on Cheltenham Beach, a Fur nished Ooltago.-Apply to Miss Webster O - R. & R. Duder. j ripO LET, Mount Eden Road, Six-roomed ' JL House; gas, water; ront, lOs.-M. Waitc, Mount Eden. | . nnO LET, a new 7-roomed House, off ■ JL Gladstono Road,—Apply to Mis 3 Ryan, Grocer, Parnoll. • O LET, in Valley Road,. 3 roomed • Hoiuo, with shed, . s Gd ; G-roomed House, quarter aero garden, 7a lid.- Apply on premises. . PT.O LET, a 3-roomed Verandah Cottage- J. in East Street, Newton. AVator, oven, B'-ied.— Apply on the premises. \ f\n O LE T, top end Franklin Road, : JL 6-roomed Houso; gas and water; ovory convenience: ront 159.—Wm. Johnston, fifth , house from to;) Franklin Road. i TO LET, three Front Rooms (two bed- : rooms), furnished, with verandah. Ront, fi-i per week. - Apply McCarthy, Groeor, St. . Mary's Road, Ponsonby. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage, all on ono ■ floor; also, 3, 4. and 5-roomed Houses, with or without stables; routs low to pood tennnts.-Apply Jas. Irvin. top of Wqkofleld-st. . .THO LET, in Hobson-sti-eot, Baker's Shop Jj and Dwolling; also, a nico shop, without. dwolling.-Apply to Mrs Dickson, Nelson-street, : opposite Baker-street. T^rTETT^roomed House, in Day-streot , (Bcrcsforcl-street): gas and water: rent, : 125.-Piirtioulars, Melville Cottage, Beresford street mo LET, Six-roomed House, off Pon- 1 JL sonby Road ; rent moderato; to good tenant for term, cheap.—Thos. Rogers, Frank- . lin Road, near Wood-stroet. mO LET, Stables adjoining Windsor JL Castle Hotol, Parnell, lately occupied by Mi- Martin.—Apply Mrs J. Jonston, Russoll- ! street, Parnell. j_ hnO LET, S-roomcd House, bath room, JL gas, water, coficreto paths and yard, good ■ garden ; also small llo\iso. rent Bs.—Apply L. ; Clcnl, Fitzroy-strcct, off Brown-street. Ponsonby O LET, a 4-roomed House, with scullory. wood and fowl houso. kitchen j range and register grato. water laid inside, . nearly now; rent, Gs fid.-Apply Thomas's Store. King-street, Great North Roacf. mO~LET, in Groat.North Road, beside \ JL St. Goorgo's Hall, two Shops with Dwell- '. intra. Also, six-roomod Vorandah Cottage, Richmond-road; rent low.—Apply J. Morrison, Disinfectant Factory, Great North Road. , nnO LET, Newton-street, Houso, C rooms, ! JL water laid on, 3 fireplaces; largo garden; rent, 9s Ud, or part of house, ss: private entrance.—Apply Mr Masefiold, Fruiterer, | Kamiigqliapo Road. rjhO ■ LET, a new Shop and Dwelling, a situated Parnell Rise, Manukau Rond ; gas and water laid v on, counters nnd shop j fittings compli-to: rent low to a good tenant.— , Apply on prcruises. . 0 LET, Shop and Dwolling, G-rooms, : shelving, counter, gas stove, every conve nience, 15s ; also Cottage, 5-rooms, 7s (id.—New Zealand Mortgage, Loan, and Discount Bank, ■ High-street. T~ O LET, at corner of Pitt and Vincent- . -streets, a Shop and Dwolling of 5 rooms, < with Bakehouse (new oven) and Stable. — Rent : low to a good tenant. — Apply to Mr Adams, next door. . T~ 0 LET,, a new 7-roomed House, ofT ! Gladstone Roud, Conquoat'Place; gas and water laid on, and good garden.—Apply Miss Ryan, Grocer, Parnell. TOLET at Devonport, a large new Shop with Ofllco.buttcrand store rooms,well fitted with ovcrv convenience for a grocer or iron- | monger; also, a largo allotment.—Apply to E. i BI uck, Church-street, Devonport. ' nilO LET, WjlTcsley-street, thoso com- JL modious premises at present occupied by S Mr George Gledhill, Cordial Manufacturer.- | Apply, Brown, Barrett, and Co.. Elliott-stroct, • Auckland. < Lost amd Found. \ LOST, from Parnell, Young Gordon Setter; poor condition.-Finder bringing c him to R. Walker, Avonuo Road, will bo - re warded. "OST, Brown and White Curly Spaniel , Dog.—Anyone returning same to Mr T. , Bennett, Liverpool-street, will bo highly ro- : warded. LOST, on last Sunday evening, between ; Selwyn Terrace. Parnoll, and S. Paul's ] Olmrch.a red Crochet Shawl. Anyone returning , it to Mrs Coatc3, Parnell, will be rewarded. OST, on Remuera Road, by a poor per son, a Purse, containing amongst other . coins, a number of threepenny pieces.—Finder : will bo rewarded on leaving it at Clarke and Edwards's, Nowmarket, OST, a Red Cow, in milk, on Saturday, ] llth inst.: white mark down the back.— Reward on returning to J. Beasley. Dairyman, Epsom. OST, at Onehunga, Ono Cocker Spaniel Dog Pup, and One Cattle Pup Dog; also. on Sunday last. Red Leather Buggy Cushion.— . Finder will be rewarded on returning samo to J j, D.nizo. Manukau Stables. 1 OST, on Saturday, at Onehunga, Brown Leather Pocket Book, containing - money and railway pass.—Finder rewarded on leaving same at G. J. Jackson's, Stationer, Ono hunga. dividends. J\ t, I V I D E N D. ; AUCKLAND TOBACCO COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION. A First and Final- Dividend in tho abovo Comnany will be payable at tho office of Arthur Hoather, on and after SATURDAY, 21st inst. R. C. BARSTOW) > Liquidators. A. HEATHER. Public Notices. «« A S YOU LIKE IT." — Coffee at __5L Crosher's Luncheon and Coffee Room, i Australian Provident Buildings, corner of - Victoria Street East, 2d por cup. j ASK your Grocers for Royal Remy's 1 Starch,lib and Mb boxes.not weight. It is . the best: wholesale.— Apply to Mr Arthur ; Masy, High-street. Sole Agent for the Manu- I t'acturcrs. , j A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY __\. (LIMITED). All Accounts now due f or Gas and^Coke.which remain unpaid at 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY the 25th instant, will become payablo in lull, with- < out discount. ___ B _ pARSONS( Secretary. VERY LADY HER OWN DRESS- J MAKER. Buttorick's cut paper patterns, Jo suit any , carment No Lady should be without them. |lo_opoiita_F_3hions(Bpages)ld; Ssporannom ? 0aW. R OgjLVlg; Draner. Victoria-street. , FRESH BUTTER -Prices this day : 8d ■ 10d,ls; and Rose Brand, Woodland, and Cambridge Lumps, is 3d per lb ..Terms cash.- Frcdk. Whitchcad.jJo. i_>, Victoria-street CART COVERS, best quality indiarub her, all sizes.-E. and A. Isaacs, Qnoejvsj riROSHEIVS'COFFEE & LUNCHEON Xll ROOM Australian Mutual Provident hidings Best Cup of Coffee in Auckland. 2d. Cold Luncheons, &c : — TniSH FISH, PISH. - The Parcels of JJ Raki.o will give satisfaction To-morrow. Try One. . -— T SHOULD SMILE with an Extra pair of JL Trousers for nothing.-Apply J. H. Dalton, Tailor. '_ . INVIGORATE the system with Wolfe's Schnapps if yon would avoid Wlioua attacks,



WaiitedL WANTED, Apprentices for the Milli nery.-Apply to Mrs Gilbert, Draper, Parnell. . WANTED, by a first-class young man, with highest credentials, a Situation as Book-keeper or general hand in store.-Appiy VVm. Patterson, J. B. Macfarlane, Fort-street. ANTED, at once, an Active Sales womnn.-Apply R. H. Abbott & Co., Karangahapo Road. — WANTED by a Gentleman (Freemason, P.M.), with 20 years business experience, a situation in any capacity. Goodrct'ereiicos. Salary 30s per week.—Address B. __, Star otlico "ANTED, Two or Three Smart Lads 13 to 15 years old, acn-ustomod to driving horses.-Apply to Coupland and Co., Custom-st. ANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a baker's cart.-Apply Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. . WANTED, a smart, useful Boy.-Apply Evening Star Agency, Onehunga. WANTED, Situation for Boy, to learn tho Grocery Trade; age, over 15 years; references given as to rsspoctabihty.—Reply, " D.C.," Star Oflice. WANTED, to treat with a good Dress maker, with a connection, for Lotting Drossmaking Rooms and a Connection.— Apply R. H. Abbott and Co., Karangahape Road. WANTED for a few weeks, a Kind hearted Woman, competent to act as a Monthly Nu-se; terms must be moderate.— Address at Star 01_co. , ANTED, a Situation as Accountant; high references.—Address A.8., Star Ofllco. . WANTED, Volunteers to know that it will well repay them to practise in Hazard's Shooting Gallery. ANTED, 500 peoplo to try the quality and quantity of a parcel of Rakino Smoked Fish. To-morrow, at tho boat. ANTED, to spend two or three oven iiiKs a week with a French family, to practico speaking French.—Apply by lotter, living address and terms, to fatudis, Star Office^ WANTED, Tenders for new Verandah and repairing house.—Apply at once on the promises corner of Exmouth-streot and Now ton Road. • ANTED, Tenders for the Supplying o( Pure Milk to the Clarendon Hotel 1; also, to Remove Swill and allow for same.—H. Bennett — WANTED, a nice 4-roomed cottage, 15 to 20 minutes from Queon-street. Ad dress, stating terms and locality, "A.8," Star Oillco. WANTED TO PURCHASE, Gym nastic Appliances, second-hand, for Tomnerauco Club, Freoman's Bay.—Apply Smitliand Coughoy. WANTED, on Lease, with purchasing clause, Small House, with from 10 to 20 acres good land. N.E. aspect; must stato lowest prico. -" 5.F.," Post-oillco. WANTED TO LET, a Large Sitting and Bed-room, furnished, with use of kitchen.—Address. Mossrs Gallaugher and Entrican, Merchants-Victoria-street west, W'aNTED'TO LET, to Respectable Tenant, a very Commodious House, fitted with gas .md water, copper boiler, bath room, workshop.—Apply 2nd houso Willow street, off Franklin Road. WANTED, to buy at once Shop Fit tings, also, Horso, Cart, and Harness.— Apply E. Swincrd, Fruiterer, Symonds-strcct. ANTED TO BORROW, £12, on nearly now Piaso, repayable £1 monthly; inlerost givon or use of piano.—" R.L.," Star Office. WANTED Shootists to Know —That tho Rifles now in Hazard's Shooting Gallery are unsurpassed for accuracy of firo. WANTED.— Como and see my extra Trousers for nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Victoria-street East. WANTED— "Whore are wo all going to?" Why to J. 11. Dalton, Tailor, Vic toria-street, for an Extra Pair of Trousers for nothing. WANTED, Shootists to see tho Prizes offered for competition in Hazard's Shooting Gallery. No entrance, and only 2d per Bliot. , WANTED KNOWN.—Now is the timo to got your-Yards and Garden Walks Concreted at very low prices. Send for me to nspect your walk, and I am sure my prices will suit.you.—J. Morrick, Spring-st.oot, Ponsonby. "ANTED KNOWN — Shares in tho Tram Company; cheap.—At Dampior's Selling Off, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, E. Bridgens, Boot Maker, has removed from Morri son's buildings, Great North Road, to shop .ppositc. WANTED KNOWN—Oamaru Pota toes, Is 3d per cwt.: 251b Bags Oatmeal, 3s ; beet Currants, Od per lb ; best Canterbury Hams. 9d per lb. For cash only.-Gallaughcr md Entrican, Victoria-street West. ANTED KNOWN—An Extra Pair ot Trouserß given away with every Suit. -J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. ANTED KNOWN.-Stranger than Fiction—J. H. Dalton gives away a Pair of Trousers for Nothing. XXT. ANTED KNOWN. FLUTES. FLUTES. Several Flutes for sale, varying from _2 to £30. Also a quantity of Solos, Duos, Trios, etc. Lessons, Two Guineas per quarter. Flutes re paired, re-padded, and put in good order. H.ILBARNETT, Hoffman and Sons, Queen-street. W ANTE D, INSPECTION o. MUNRO AND M.I LL.IG AN'S - ■'■ j TWEEDS. WANT E D S E EN- D. MCPHERSON'S GRAND SHOW OF HIS OWN IMPORTED BLANKETS, iA BALES /_.mopa\ A good English Blanket, size 8. t (or 2yds. in length), 5s lid pair; 9/1 (or 2J yards), 8s 6d pair; 10/4 (or 2J yards), 12s Cd pair; 11/4 (or 2} yards, full size). 19s 6d pair; 10/4 Scotch Twill, lis lid pair; makes in proportion. New Zealand Flannels, special value- 18,1s 2d, Is 3d, Is 6d, etc., etc.; Imitation Welsh, 63d, 3.d 9Jd, 10d, &c.; very wide width, Is yard; Hoavy Scotch Plaidings, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 8d yard. Splendid Value. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. ANTED KNOWN.-To Ladies.-Plain and Fancy Needlework (all kinds) sold on commission. Privato Room.—Mrs D., Ex ohange and Mart, Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN—Not selling off, but goods cheaper than ever, a good articlo at a low price.-Metcalfe's, foot of Wake fleld-street, WANTED KNOWN —That Hazard's Shooting Gallery is now open. Prizes W ell worth winning, and no entrance. WANTED KNOWN.-An Extra Pair of Trousers for Nothing.—J. H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. GENTLEMAN of good connection, wishing to visit England toreprosenta Colonial firm during the Jubilee Exhibition, would hoar of a good oponing. He must havo a small capitai.-Apply by letter Stating lull particulars, to Alpha, Devonport Post Office. SPEARS, 2s 6d each, 24s per dozen; Bows and Arrows, 5s pcrSet.-At Craig s Curio Shop. Princes-street. m.Q.; ..NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS. A Journalist of six years' experience as Editor of a Large Provincial Newspaper, and Thoroughly Capable Reporter, seeks engage ment ; or would Purchase Share in a Country Journal not too near one of the large cities.— Address: H.S.T., Box 121, Timaru. THE Biggest Literary Shilling's Worth in Australasia-Brett's Auckland Almanac, Illustrated,



Amusements. • mHE GREAT LONDON CIRCUS. TO- NIGH T! Last Night of our Present Programme, and LAST FOUR NIGHTS OF THE CIRCUS ! LAST GRAND MIDDAY PERFORMANCE TO-MORROW. Doors open at 2.30. All Children Sixpence. MILLION PKICES. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessee Mr Harry Lynch TO-NIGHT (Friday) and TO-MORROW" (Saturday), POSITIVELY LAST TWO NIGHTS Of tho world-famed LYNCH FAMILY BELLRINGERS, Instrumentalists and Vocalists. (Organised 1567). TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), Grand Fashionable Night. First Time of the Foirrt_ Programme, Concluding with Dr. BROWN'S DISPENSARY. SATURDAY, at 3 p.m. — Grand Farewell Matineo for Schools and Families. SATURDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, Grand Vice-regal Night, Under tho distinguished patronage of THE EARL & COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN- Special, Programme, And Positively Farewell Appeai-ance of tho Bellringers in Auckland. ONEHUNGA PUBLIC HALL - MONDAY, May 23. CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HALL-TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 21, 25. HAMILTON PUBLIC HALL - THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 26, 27. TE AROHA, TE AWAMUTU, andTHAMES- To follow. JAMES SMITH,) »_„„ fB H. E. BARNES!. AS cntg- ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. TUESDAY, MAY 21 (QUEEN'S BIRTHNIGHT) And Wednesday, Thursday. Friday, and Saturday, production of UNCLE np OM'S fIABIN, NCLE JL OM'S V. ABIN, With New Scenery, Effects, and Jubilee Songs Sec Saturday's advertisement. /CHORAL HALL. SATURDAY, 21st MAY, 1887 UNDER THE PATRONAGE AND IN THE PRESENCE OF THE EARL and COUNTESS of ABERDEEN. By Special Request, HERR CARL SCHMITT Will Repeat his GRAND SOIREE MUSICALE On tho above dato. Tho Programme will contain tho principal items of tho last performance, and in addition Miss Whitaker Mr Martin Mademoiselle Jaiin Mr Hamerton Mr-Leslie Martin Havo kindly consented to assist on this occasion. ADMISSION: Front Seats, 2s Cd. which can now bo reserved at _idd and Wildman's; Gallery and Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30; Soiree to oommenco at 8. TjTIDEN QUADRILLE ASSEAIBLY. A RETURN SOCIAL to tho Ladios of the abovo Assembly will tako place on MONDAY EVENING next. Dancing at 8 o'clock. Refreshments provided. Gentlemen's subscription, ss, Members and their friends can obtain tickets from Mossrs Denipsey, Bassett. Roth, Paten, Kelly, Orr, McKmlay, and Smith. J. DEMPSEY. Hon. Sec. «... S°ii EE 6b St. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN BAND OF HOPE ANNIVERSARY. Address by Rev. J. D. GILMOUR. Instrumental and Vocal Music by local talent. • PONSONBY HALL Tins (Friday) Evening, at 7.30. Admission, Cd ; Children. 3d. XHIBITION of Glassblowing, Saturday Afternoon, from 2to 5. Admission, Cd. Prizes given. Works, Freoman's Bay. Sporting;. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB (Registered under the A.R.C.) WINTER MEETING. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY", MAY 24. ACCEPTANCES. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP 2sovs VICTORIA HANDICAP .. .. .. lsov HANDICAP HURDLES .. .. .. lsov HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE .. .. 2sovs GENERAL ENTRIES. SELLING STEEPLECHASE of 35sovs; twice round steeplechase courso. Nomination, l.soy SELLING RACE oC 3.30V8 ;li milo. Nomina tion, l.soy. NOVEL RACE of 3050V3; 1 mile. Nomination, l}sov. Acceptances and general entries for the abovo close NEXT FRIDAY, May 20, at 9 p.m., with the Secretary, Devonport, or at Mr fy. Adams's office, No. 6, Exchange Chombers, Durham street, with entrance monoy enclosed and full particulars. R . WYNWARD, Secretary. tg_se_&-_-s_____s_--gr PLUMPTON PARK COURSING MEETING, TO BE HELD ON QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY AND MAY 25. THE LARGE "ENTRY OF FIFTY SEVEN DOGS, All-aged Stake and Puppies' Stake. SPECIAL TRAINS TO PARK EACH DAY At 9.50 a.m., returning at 5 p.m. Ordinary Train at 11.40 a.m. stops at the Park. ADMISSION-TWO SHILLINGS. Ladies and Children Free; also, all Vehicles and Horses. C. WALLNUTT, Secretary. Auckland, May 16,1387. Athletics- UCKLAND RUGBY UNION. Cup Matches TO-MORROW, May 21 :— Potter's Paddock : Auckland v. Gordon J Albert v. Grafton Grafton 11. v. United. North Shore Ground: Ponsonby v. North Shore. Admission to both Grounds, 6d ; Ladies, Free. G. H. DIXON, Hon. Sec. A.R.U. The Ferry Company will issue return t:c_ets (including admission to North Shore Ground) at One Shilling. I~\ EVON PO R T DOMAIN. Notice is hereby given that the Devonport Domain will be closed on six Saturdays during the Football Season, and a charge of Sixpence made for admission. Ed. BARTLEY, Chairman of Devonport Domain Board.



Drapery. Clothiog, &c. j |UST OPENED, EX AMERICA,— A Tremendous Job of LADIES' AND GIRLS' PLUSH, FELT. A*ND STRAW HATS, As Under :— 5,560 Felt, Plush, and Beaver Hats, Is lid each 2,750 Black and Coloured Straws, Is each These Hats comprise- EVERY VARIETY AND NEW STYLE ' As worn this season, and are worth from 5s lid to 15s each. They are equal, if not eclipsing, the line that created such a sensation last summer. Obtainable Only at R. H. Abbott & Co.'s (Late Rennie and Abbott), Karangahape Road And Upper Symonds-street SPECIALTY in Macintoshes at J. H. Wtoa 'a. Tailor, Victoria-street Ba_it,