THE NEW PARLIAMENT.

Biographies of Members.

BAY OF ISLANDS.

Mr Richard Hobbs, the member for Bay of Islands, was born in Hokianga in that electorate 55 years ago. His father, the Rev. John Hobbs, was one of the earli est Wesleyan missionaries in New Zealand' and his name will always be held in revered remembrance as a brave, self-denying servant of his Master. The subject of this sketch recollects distinctly Heke's war and the sacking of Kororareka. At fourteen years of age he was sent _to Tasmania, where he was apprenticed to bhe drapery business, and where he grew itp bo man's estate. In his early years he took an active interest in the Volunteer movement, and was a lieutenant of the first Hobart Town Rifles. Returning to New- Zealand in 1857, he embarked in business in Auckland, and after a few years retired with a competency. While resident in this city he joined the militia, and was soon promoted to the rank of Captain, which he still holds. He was one of the first Councillors of the city ot Auckland, and for several years held a seat on bhe Board of Education, of which body he was Chair man for two years. In 1879 be was elected to fill a vacancy in tho representation of Franklin—which constituency then returned two members —and was for some time an adherent of the Grey party. He seceded from Sir George Grey's leadership on the ground thab bhe Greyites had nob carried oub the policy to which they had committed themselves. This secession made Mr Hobbs very unpopular with his constituents, and ab the next election he and Mr Biickland were badly beaben by Major Hamlin and Major Harris. In 1881, receiving a numerously -signed requisition from Bay of Islands, he stood for that seat, and defeated bhe then sitting member, Mr John Lundon. Ab the next general elecbion he was successful againsb Messrs Mackenzie and Gannon, and in tho late contest again headed the poll. Of late years Mr Hobbs has been an adherent of Major Atkinson's, and as he is an apb Maori linguisb, and possesses an intimate know ledge of native matbers, ib is nob unlikely that he will shortly be called on bo take a prominenb posibion in the management of the affairs of the country. Mr Hobbs ■was most strenuous in his opposition to Mr Ballance's native land legislation, and events have proved tho correctness of his prognostication made two years ago — thab the natives would not be satisfied wibh the wholesale locking up of their lands which these ordinances entailed. Mr Hobbs is known throughout the length and breadth of the colony as an enthusiastic horticulturist, and his orchard at Pokeno is one of the " show places " of the Waikato. A new variety of peach raised by him and known as Hobbs's Late will no doubt serve to idenbify his name wibh his favourite pursuit many, years after this generation has been gathered to its fathers. Mr Hobbs is an ardent teetotal advocate, and with Messrs Goldie and Withy will form an able trio of advocates for temperance legisla tion.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.

The ordinary meeting of the Auckland Institute was held last evening at the Museum Building, Prinees-streofc, Professor Thomas presiding. A list of donations was read, and Mr Cheeseman read an inter esting paper on " Notes on the Three Kings Islands." These islands, he said, were a small group situated about 32 miles W.N.W. of Cape Maria Van Dieman, the largest, known as the Great King, being If miles long, _ of-a mile in width, and its highest pom _ 997 feet above sea level. The Three Kings were discovered in January, 1643, by Tasman, from whose ac counts the islands appeared to have then been inhabited. They were, however, abandoned before Cook's time, but in 1835 a portion of the Aopuri tribe were driven from the mainland and took refuge there for several years. Mr Cheeseman also made reference to the vegetation on the islands, which is very scanty, and he considers them quite unfit for settlement. —Capt. Broun also contributed a paper entitled, "Description of New Genera and Species of Plant-feeding Beetle ; " and Professor Aldis read a very interesting paper on " Personal Representa tion." The next meeting was announced to take place on October 17th, when Dr. Bond will deliver a lecture on "Brain and Character."

BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS

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The fortnightly meeting took place last night. Present: —The Mayor (Mr M. Nic. col), and Crs. E. W. Alison, J. Duder, R. Duder, Pitts, Philcox, and Jas. Mays.

Borough Accounts. — The Comptroller and Auditor-General wrote, intimating the appointment of George Fraser, of Taka- Eiina, to examine the borough accounts on is behalf.

VAUXiiAT.L. —Prof. Frederick Brown com plained of the state of the Vauxhall lload in front of his new residence: Referred to Works Committee.

Grateful Contractors.—Wells Bros., borough contractors for carting and supply of road metal, returned thanks for past favours.

Books.—A letber was received from the Norwich Union Insurance Company, accept ing Council's proposal for an additional £50 of insurance upon bhe books of the Library, and enclosing policy for same up to Feb ruary 12, 1888.

The Proposed Annexation of Fiji to Victoria.

At a meeting of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce a letter was read from bhe Levuka Chamber of Commerce containing a copy of a resolution passed by that body, embodying their views on bhe annexation of Fiji to Victoria. Tlie resolution is as fol lows :—" That the public movement for tho annexation of this colony to Victoria meet. with the hearty sympathy and support of this association, and the object in view should materially benefit and promote the general welfare of the commercial interest of the colony."

Hanlan in Sydney.

Edward Haulau, ex-champion sculler of the world, arrived in Sydney by the 11.M.5. Zealandia on the 22nd inst. Hanlan did nob look, well ; he lost nearly a stone in weight during bhe voyage from San Fian scisco bo Australia. The Canadian was met on the wharf by two friends, and after an interchange of greetings, he drove to Petty's Hotel, where he is ab present re siding. He will exercise on the Parramatta Rive"shortly. George Brett will train him for his match on the Nepean River with Beach, the champion oarsman of the world.

How to Get Sick.—Expose yourself day and night, sit too much without exercise, work to. hard Without rest, doctor aU the tune, take all tho vilo nostrums and imitations adver ised, and then you will want to know

Gvs Exte>*sio>-.— The Auckland Gas Co. intimated their intention to open up Victoria Terrace and Church-street for the purpose of supplying Messrs Duder and Ilolmden with gas. , . Street Works.—The Foreman of V. orks reported that footpaths had been made in Church and Rutland Streets, while repairs had been effected to the Lake Road, and a drain laid in Church-street to carry off storm water. He also reported that the defence authorities had be^un to re-form Vauxhall Road with metal, in order to pub the thoroughfare in as good a state as it was before the Government cartage broke it up. The report was adopted. A propds of the injury by Government to Vauxhall Road, Arthur Bell {engineer for defence works) wrote that Council's repre sentation re extent of damage had been ex aggerated. Tram Line.— R. and R. Duder wrote offering to carry out the construction of bhe seaward retaining wall jointly with the Council, or to pub the tram-line roadway in the same good order as it was before it was injured by the recent heavy gale. —-In answer to a question, Cr. Alison denied that he was in any way interested in the trams.' He thought every facility should be offered for the successful conduct of bhe trams, instead of bhe owners being hampered wibh restrictions. The original Company only paid 4s in the £, so that ib was unfair to throw too many difficulties in the way of a public convenience.—lt was decided to accept Messrs Duder's offer to place the road in as good a condition as it was before it was damaged by the gale. BURGESS Roll.—On the application of Mrs Alison, senr., ib was decided toplace her name on the Burgess Roll in lieu of that of her deceased husband (Mr A. x\lison). Tenders. — Tenders for carting and supply of road metal, etc. :— F. Duder, Wells Bros., Davis Bros. Objection was taken to this last bender on the ground that the condition which prescribed a cash deposit of £3 had been violated by the enclosure of a cheque deposit. Cr. Pitbs befriended tho absent tenderers by cashing their cheque. Davis Bros, were considerably the lowest tenderers for every item except shells, and their tender was accordingly accepted. Water Sufi_v.— The Waterworks Com mittee recommended :—(1) That the recom mendation of the ratepayers to call for competitive schemes for a water supply be adopted. (2) That with the view of giv ing effect to this, the resolution car ried on the 23rd August, 1887, adopt ing Waterworks Committee's report of 18th August, be rescinded, and Mr Knox's £13,000 scheme be rejected, and he be in formed of the Council's intention to call for compebibive schemes. (3) Thab bhe condibions for competitive schemes be prepared by the Committee.—The report was adopted. Streets axd Works Committee.—This Committee recommended that no further action be taken in tbe matter of levels of Beach Road ab junction of Buchan and Clarence-streets, as the cutting is only six inches. —Report adopted. Clarence-street. — Objections to the proposed levels ot this street were received from Mrs .Vynyard, senior, R. J. Roberts, and J. Williams. As the objectors were nob present, the question of considering bhe levels was dof erred until the next meeting, the objectors in the meantime to be invited to present themselves on that occasion. Finance and Legal Committee.—lb was resolved, upon the recommendation of this Committee—(l) To givo notice to property owners in Alison Avenue to clear away the gorse there; and (2) that W. Hobson's omnibus time-table be approved, the ques tion of starting point being referred to the Streets and Works Committee. The matter of adopting prompt measures for the general removal of fursc from road lines, etc., was referred to the Finance and Legal Committee. Cr. R. H. Duder was added to this Committee.

The Pound.—lt was decided to direct the atention of the poundkeeper (Mr Nichol son) to the fact that he was not always to be found, and requesting him to keep the key somewhere near the pound.

Water Supply and Mr Knox's Scheie. —It was decided, on the Mayor's motion, " That in accordance with the resolution passed at ratepayers' meeting the resolution passed on 23rd August adopting the report of the Waterworks Committee be rescinded, and that Mr Knox's £13,000 scheme bo rejected with the object of calling for competitive schemes." —The Mayor explained that Mr Knox's scheme was rejected not on account of any fault or defect, but merely in order that the rate payers' desire for competitive schemes should be gratified.

This was all the business,

Onehunga.

The fortnightly meeting of tlie Council was held last night. Present:— The Mayor (Dr. W. G. Scott), Councillors Jackson, Wilson, Keehan, Hills, Tapp, Sheldrick, Hill, and Rowe. — The following letters were read : — From the Auditor-General, informing the Council that Mr George Fraser, of Auckland, was appointed as auditor to examine the Borough Council accounts. From Mr S. Bright, giving up possession of claim of lease of Allen's Springs Reserves. From Mr Gilliland, requesting permission to erect a small building on an allotment next to the Library, on the Market Reserve,' for the purpose of a news agency office : Referred to Reserves Committee. — A number of accounts were passed for pay ment. Cr. Wilson gave notice to move afc the next meeting of the Council: "That as the Council has set a precedent in the ipatter, all accounts hitherto ordered to be held over for payment, pending the water works account being in funds, be paid forthwith out of ordinary funds of the Borough." Councillor Jackson, in speaking to his notice of motion given last meeting re the R.M. Court sitting only once a month and urging the Minister of Justice to have weekly sittings, ex plained the necessity of having his resolu tion carried, owing to the inconvenience to the public under the present system and the advantages to be derived by having the R.M. Court sittings weekly. Seconded by Councillor Sheldrick, who supported Cr. Jackson's remarks on the matter. The Mayor had much pleasure in supporting Councillor Jackson's notice of motion, and considered thab Onehunga was quite en titled to havo a Resident Magistrate's Court weekly. The motion as follows was then put and carried, " That the attention of the, Hon. the Minister of Jus tice be called to the very great loss and inconvenience to which the residents of this borough and the neigh bourhood are put by the infrequent sittings of the R.M. Court, and this Council urges the necessity of a return to the former prac tice of holding weekly sittings. "—Cr. Shel drick's notice of motion re Committee's statement of waterworks to solicitors for opinion, was lost. — Cr. Keehan's notice of motion for a handcart for use of borough was also lost.—Cr. Tapp gave notice to move, ab next meeting, "That office furniture be provided for the reporters attending the meetings of Council."—Cr. Wilson gave notice to move, " That the motion.standing on the books of the Council with reference to the erection of a bathing place within the borough limits be rescinded, and that the question of providing bathing accommo dation and fixing a site for such purpose be referred to the Reserves Committee to re port at next meeting of Council." The Council then adjourned till Monday.

Parnell.

The usual meeting of the members of the Council was held" last evening in the Borough Offices, Manukau Road, when the following were twa. _>--. .-—His Worship the

Mayor, Crs. McCabe, Gay, McKenzie, Lyell, Dewes, McConnell, Gilmour, and McLachlan. • , -, Correspondence.-The letters received were read and dealbwithas follows •-*"»" the Secretary of bhe Hospital .and Charitable Aids Board, notifying that a second quarters' contribution was due: Re solved that bhe amount 'be paid. -From Colonel Rooke, drawing attention to the condition of the southern side of Claybrook Road, which the writer stated "affords a singular contrast bo bhe northern side, where a member of your august body resides": Referred to the Foreman ot Works.-From W, Miller, Garfaeld-st., com plaining of bhe state of tho bank adjoining his property : Resolved that, the letter be received.-From Mr J. E. Fitzgerald Con troller and Auditor-General, forwarding a circular addressed to bhe mayors of cities and boroughs upon bhe subject of borough accounts. Tlie writer also intimated that he had appointed Mr G. Fraser to examine the accounts of the borough up to the 50th inst. : Letter received.—From Mr McCon nell, drawing attention to the bad state oi the crossing in Gladstone Road : Referred to the Foreman of Works. --■ J.rom Mr Gilbert, stating that the Domain Road steps were in an unsafe condition, and suggesting that their removal would im prove matters: Referred to the Finance Committee.

This was all the business

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

(PER S.S. ROTOMAHANA)

The " Vagabond" Libel Case

Melbourne,. September. A rood deal of amusement and interest has been caused by "Tlie Vagabonds libel action against the Wesleyan " Spec tator." Mr Thomas had lectured in Mcl" bourne on " Convicts and Cannibals," and the Wesleyans, whoso missionaries had done good work'iu Fiji, were annoyed at his state ments. The "Spectator "consequentlypub lished the following:-'"The Vagabond, Mr Julian Thomas, has travelled much, and has made the acquaintance of many illustrious persons, bub his love of truth has nob increased wibh the increase of his knowledge and his acquaintance. In spite of the assertion that ' travellers ne'er do lie,' we venture the opinion that ' The Vagabond' is further from the truth than when he was a boy. Take as an illustration of mendacity the state ment made by Mr Thomas in his lecture on 'Convicts and Cannibals,' thab King Thakombau became an exemplary Christian after the loss of his teeth and the ruin of his digestion. The man who could make such an assertion is utterly unworthy of credence and confidence." For this alleged libel " The Vagabond" claimed £2.000 damages. Evidence was given thab the atbendances ab his lectures were smaller by degrees and beautifully less, bub the jury could nob be persuaded that bhe paragraph was a contributing cause. They found a verdict for Mi- Thomas, but with only a farthing damages, leaving the question of costs to bo argued.

The Governor and the Chief Justice.

Perth, September

A singular difficulty has arisen here be tween Governor Broome and Chief Justice Onslow, in which great public interest is taken, sympathy being entirely with the Chief Justice. It has been brought about by a dispute as to the duties of a judgo as to advising the Governor on a petition by prisoners for remission of sentence. The Chief Justice has refused to advise on such petitions, on the ground that the prerogative of mercy lies with the Crown alone. This view was confirmed by the Secretary of State for tho Colonies as far as one particular case went, but the abstract principle raised has not been decided. Four other similar cases have since arisen, which the Chief Justice re fused to advise upon. A heated corres pondence has ensued, and tho Chief Justice referred the question to the Home Government. Subsequently the Executive Council passed a resolution in favour of tho suppression of the Chief Justice, upon which the latter published the correspon dence, and the Governor has, by the advice of the Executive, interdicted him from the further exercise of his functions. A monster meeting of residents of Perth was held on Saturday evening in the Town Hall, for the purpose of expressing in dignation at the Governor's interdiction of the Chief Justice. The speakers were frequently interrupted by enthusiastic cheers for the Chief Justice, while tho names of the Governor and members of the Executive Council provoked groans, hisses, and other strong manifestations of disapproval. Resolutions were carried expressing deep sympathy with the Chief Justice, and indignation at the action of the Governor, which was considered a gross interference with the independence of the Bench, and an attack on the liber ties of the people. It was also resolved to request the Secretary of State to at once remove the interdiction, from the Chief Justice, and recall the Governor. The sub stance of the resolutions was cabled to the Secretary of State this morning. At the conclusion of the meeting the effigy of the Governor was drawn through the principal thoroughfares and afterwards burnt.

Chinese Immigration.

The influx of Chinese to this and the neighbouring colonies was discussed at a public meeting held in the Hatham Town Hall on September 17. About 300 persons were rjresent. AH the speakers agreed that early action should be taken to prevent the Chinese coming in any numbers to Australia. Mr Harwood referred to the evil effects which the influx of Chinese into the United States has pro duced amongst the working classes, and Mr Laurens pointed out that the question could now be easily dealt wibh, bub if post poned until the Chinese were more nume ous the difliculby of dealing wibh them would be greater than was presented by the rabbit plague. Where the rabbite come the sheep starve, and where the Chinamen come -the white working men will have to starve, said Mr Laurens. Re solutions were carried declaring the pre sence of Chinese to be a menace and a peril to the whole of tho industrial classes ; that any further influx should be prevented; that those already here should be placed under proper supervision.

A Big Nugget.

Two of the navvies engaged on the con struction of the railway between Dunolly and Inglewood, while excavating near bhe surface, found a nuggeb valued ab £1,014.

Alleged Arson.

The Rev. H. H. Britten, of Ryde, who was recently acquitted on a charge of wil fully setting fire to his parsonage, has been assisted with £100 to defray the expenses of his trial.

New South Wales.

NEW GOLD DISCOVERY.

Gold has been discovered at Mount Dar wich, on the Manfred Run, 40 miles from Ivanhoe. There aro already 400 men on the field, and a great rush is expected.

Personal.

Ab the Police Court ab Albury, George- Russell Thursby, who arrived at an hotel in woman's abbire, was charged wibh per sonating a detective, and was fined tb. Tbursby was then charged with being identical with Arthur Foster, wanted by the London police for forgery to bhe ex tent of £5,000, committed in November, 1886. Tlie prisoner, who said his wile was an actress in Sydney, strongly protested his innocence, and was remanded.

Smallpox in Launceston.

The outbreak of smallpox at Launccston is now supposed to have originated from bhe clothes of a Chinaman who died some time ago ab Scottsdale from chicken-pox. His clothes were sent to Laur.eeston to be trans mitted to China. Watson, the man who died of the disease, handled the box, and ho appears to have communicated the dis ease to the others. There are .said now to be eio'hb cases of bhe epidemic. News received to-night states thab only bwo of the cases are dangerous. Nearly all those who have been attacked have nob been vaccinated. The four houses where bhe patients live have been isolated. A hospital has been promptly established on bhe Mowbray race course, where bhe buildings havo been turned to account. Water has been laid on to the course, and a doctor has been provided. The patients and all suspected persons were removed there to-night. One doctor seems to think thab bhe cases are bad attacks of chicken-pox, but tho other doctors are quite clear that they are small pox. The arrangements for isolation are excellent.

The Central Board of Health, Melbourne, held a special meeting for the purpose of devising precautionary measures to prevent tho introduction of smallpox from Tas mania. It was resolved to request the Governor in Council to issue a proclamation rendering all vessels from Tasmanian ports liable to detention in quarantine on arrival ab bhe Heads. The Central Board of Health also decided thab instructions should be given to the water police to secure the addresses of all passengers from Tasmanian ports, in order that they may be visited by the health officers of the districts to which they go to reside, with a view of tlie prompt isolation of any of their numbers who may develop symptoms of incipient smallpox. The want of lymph in Tasmania for vac cination purposes having been notified to the Central Board, a supply of 500 points of calf and 100 points of humanised lymph was forwarded.

Labour Matter in Sydney.

The Sydney Morning " Herald " says: There is nothing of very great interest to record in connection with the labour market. For some time past tho metro polis has been comparatively undisturbed by anything like a demonstration by the unemployed themselves or by any persons on their behalf. The results of the ap pointment of Government Labour BoaVd ap pear to be of a most bencficiol character, inasmuch as good country engagements have been procured for a large number of men, who appear to bo contented with the work obtained for them. The building trades and iron trades, although not over brisk, still furnish employment for a large number of skilled artisans. There is also no dearth of employment for domestic ser vants, but in this direction, as usual, the demand exceeds the supply, and very often much difficulty is experienced in obtaining the services of domestic servants.

French Escaped Convicts in Brisbane.

The "Courier" reports' that the 12 escaped convicts from the penal settlement at New Caledonia, some of whom have been in custody for some weeks awaiting extra dition, were brought up at the police court. Two of the prisoners had before escaped to Queensland and were returned to Noumea. The 12 were rangod across the floor of the court, and each was dealt with separately. They bore themselves quietly and respectfully during the pro ceedings. The Hon. E. B. Forrest, M.L.C., French vice-consul, occupied a seat on the bench. Inspector Lewis conducted the prosecution, M. Pares acting as interpreter. On behalf of the French Government there appeared M. Focachon, siirveillaut-en-chef at Noumea. M. Focachon said the prisoner Francois Doyat, who was sen tenced to hard labour for parricide, escaped from Caledonia on 22nd May, 1887, and had been illegally at large. Doyat answers the description of tlie man in the warrant. Doyat was then committed to the Brisbane gaol for 15 days till handed over to the French officer. All the other prisoners were dealt with in the same manner. Mr 1 _nnock told them all that they might make an application to the Supreme Court to quash these proceedings. The following are the sentences and crimes to which and for which they were com mitted : — Bono, hard labour for life for highway robbery and embezzlement. Mares Jean Blanc, various robberies, imprison ment for 20 years. Jean Pierre Fleurentin, 15 years' hard labour for robbery. Henri Cassagnc, hard labour for life for murder. Tibaldi, 15 years' hard labour for murder. Joseph Rey, eight years' hard labour for rob bery, and 20 years' hard labour while ab Noumea, and 20 years' police surveillance for housebreaking. James Castillon, 10 years' hard iabour for robbery, and 10 years' police surveillance. Pierre Michel, 15 years' hard labour and five years' police sur veillance for robbery. Joseph Rissler, 10 years' hard labour and 20 years' police surveillance for robbery. Balbi, 10 years' hard labour and 10 years' police surveil lance for murder. Eugene Cosson, 20 years' hard labour for robbery, and other sentences, amounting in all to 6o years.

Later News from New Guinea.

H.M.S. Diamond has arrived at Thursday Island, and brings the following news from New Guinea:—Cuthbertson and party have returned to Port Moresby, having made a most successful brip, reaching the summit of Mount Obree. Cuthbertson returns by theEllangowantoCooktown, and was tohave left Porb Moresby yesterday. The Special Commissioner is about to leave Cooktown-by the schooner Hygeia. H.M.S. Rapid has gone to Orangerie Bay to investigate the murder of the crew of tlie cutter Cecilia, H. M. S. Dart left the Louisiades for Sydney for repairs, having been ashore. It is believed the vessel is not much damaged. H.M.S. Diamond leaves at daylight on Thm-sday for Brisbane, calling at Cooktown for the mails, and at Townsvillc for coal.

The Missionary Schooner Dayspring.

The missionary schooner Dayspring, Cap tain George Braithwaite, arrived in Syd ney yesterday from a cruise extending over five months among the mission stations in the New Hebrides! The vessel is last from Ancibyum, whence she sailed on the lsb inst. Captain Braithwaite reports that the natives of Tanna were at war when he called off the island, and as far as he could learn, six had been killed and a number wounded on one side. The mission work in tho group was proceeding satis factorily when the schooner left the islands. The annual meeting of the missionaries was hold at Aneityum'on May 28, and most encouraging reports were received from all quarters. Captain Eyre and the crew, nine all told, of the schooner Cairnhu, which, ib will be remembered, was totally wrecked at Malo in June lasb^ whilst on a voyage in connection with tho mission work, have arrived by the Dayspring.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1887.

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Brapery, Clothing, &c -m/TcMASTER, QH ALDERS, & /".0. o, I Have just opened oub S New Dresses ►*» °^ New Mantles J. H ~~ New Visites t_ bi n New* Hats Q New Bonnets cc <! New Feathers and Flowers >> _______ H New Hosiery axd Gloves Lj ! -. I —l New Ribbons £3 m New Laces • y g &c. &c. &c ■ -. § _? g PER AORANGI. P -jyrcMASTER, gHALDERS, & £JO. WORKING MEN should sco the Double back Shirts, our own make, at 2s 6d. Cheapest, Shirt ever offered in Auckland. —C. Hopkins, London House, corner Victoria and Nelson-streets, ___ TjRIOE I TpniCE I p RICE BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTRICH ■ FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, and Pink. If* Just. Received, a pa'cel -[ f* aS Yn of the above, to be sold I a S^in J_2____-\. the very low price oi______i W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Street West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try j>UTTERICK:S pUT -OAPER T>ATTEIINS. Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT WM. P. OGIL VI E, DRAPER. VICTORIA-STREET WEST. JH RE A T TDARG A INS! THE BABYLINEN & LADIES' UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. 700 Pairs Ladies' Flowered and Plain Silk Gloves, in Tan, Browns, Navys, aod Greys, at Is; worth Is 6d to 2s 9d. l.OOti Dozen Metal Buttons, all sizes and colours, at 3d per Dozen: worth Is 6d to 3s (id per Dozen. „ , • COO Black Jet Buttons, 2d ncr Dozen; worth Is. 20U Dozen Assorted Fallings, at Id to 6d por neck length ; worth i_& to Is per neck length; beautiful and new goods. GO Ladies' Crinolines, at 2s lid worth 7s 6d to 12s (id. 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Beaded Cuffs, at 3d and lid: worth Is to Is Gd per pair. 150 Children's Coloured Dresses, lined, from 2s Gd to 7s 6d;. worth 5s Cd to 12s 6d. 55Ladies' Reversible Waterproof Cloaks,o3 lid; worth 15s Cd. • ' __. . 40 Children's Wool Pellisscs and Walking Dresses, at 3s lid to 6s lid; worth 8s Gd to 128 Gd ; bought a great job. 30 Girls' Wool Jackets, 3s 6d to 5s Cd; worth 5s Cd to 9s Bd. 30 Dozen Children's Drawers, size, 1, 2, 3, i, 5, very cheap, per Pair, lid, Is, Is Id, Is 2d, and" Is 3d. __ , The Largest and Cheapest Assortment of Baby linen and Ladies' Undcrliuen in Auckland. Men's Blue and White, Black and White Ties, from 9d aud Is. P. DAVISON, JSo. 9. JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY STS. KEMEMBER, if you leave your order at 1 J. H. Dalton's for a Suit, you get a choice of three things-an Extra Pair of Trousers, Waterbury Watch, or 10 per cent. Price 50s, 60s. 70s. Architects- T. HERAPATH, F.R.1.8.A.] [S. M. HERAPATH PH _RAP AT H and SO N, • ARCHITECTS, Colonial Bank Buildings. 'Xjl D W~A R D B~alTtL EY , ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET. it P. F.~M. BURROWS" ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR. 317, Victoria arcade. THIDWARD~MAHON'BY AND SON^ ARCHITE TS, Queen-street. -\J_J- H. SKINNER AND SON, TV • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c. WIL LIXM E R RIN GTO N, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. M.E.. CONSULTING ENGINEER* AUCKLAND. Saddlers and Harnessmakcrs. QADDLERY. Great Reduction in Prices^^^*^ 1 Inspection _*"**"*^* .A- ■__^^"^'^ Tno -vited. _fo**\<z> "%> i**,^^B s T and ,*CHEAPEST for l DRAY, JT SPRING CART, <^ ANDBUGGY HARNESS. . ' S H 00 is I pa C~A F. HILL, Saddler, 175, Queen-sfc. JT» (next British Hotoi), begs to announce to his friends that he has opened up a splendid and well-assorted Stock which he will offer at greatly Reduced Prices, to meet the times. Gents.' Saddles, complete with mounts, from 403 to £7 10s; Ladies' Saddles, complete with mounts, from 70s to £12 12s : Buggy Harness, from £6 to £12; Spring Cart Harness, from £6 5s to £10; Cart Harness, from£. 10sto£10; Plough Harness, single set, from 37s 6d to £2 2s; Cart Collars, all sizes, from 16s 6d to £1; Piped Col lar, from ISs to £1 ss; Pack Saddles, strong and serviceable, with strong leather flaps and heavy strapping, raw-hide seats, from £2 17s 6d to £4" 10s. A large assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Leggings, Bags, Horse-Covers, &c, &c, at equally low prices. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly Executed, at the lowest possible rates. N.B.—Full allowance given for Second-hand Harness taken in Exchange. TO Country Customers. —J. H. Dalton, Tailor, gives an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch with each Suit. "VTO Bankruptcy, no Burglary, no Eire ; J_. but the choice of two thinKS —an Extra Pair of Trousers or a Waterbury Watch.—J, H. Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East.



business .Notices. WATERBURY Watches for Nothing at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. WA R NOCK BROTHER S, Esiablished ISB2 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powdor, First Prize Yellow Blue Mottled, Double Crown, Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medicinal and I Toilet Soaps, made from tho purest of Tallows. OlKce3-DURHAM-STREET, Auckland. N.B. — Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool. Sheepskins, and Bones. IVT OW is your time : A Waterbury Watch, _L. an Extra Pair of Trousers, or 10 per cent., ■with each Suit, at J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Vic toria-street East. 37 "H ° rt' D"BT WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, Has now convenience for making and repair ing of Jewellery and for the repairs of every description of Watches, Chronometers, &c., &c, and to further increase his repairing and manu facturing department, he is disposing of tho remainder of his PIANOS at and under cost. Persons having old gold jewellery can have it made up into new and fashionable articles to order, and all the better class of watches and chronometers rrccivc his personal supervision. Rotherhams' Genuine English Leverdinstock. pAPBB HANG ING S." W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—PACKAGES—185 CO-*_A--"-N*G 55,000 ROLLS 0_ PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OP NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed- Rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable forth Mau3iott or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916 —PACKAGES—9I6 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WllriE LEAD, Oll_:_, TURPS, VARNISH&N AND ALL TRAD- SUNDRIES. W. PHIL LI i P S ,& SON, 05 AND 97. QUEEN-STKEET. /^(The .American CORN BROOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. i r.0.8.28-1] [higk-street & customs-st. w. a rth v r Tyr as; y, MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DUtECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Window Glass Plate Glass Wire Nails Portland Cement China ware llavanna Cigars, etc. . . FOR SALE, 1,000 CASES WINDOW GLASS (assorted size "XT.OW is your time: An Extra Pair of _13l Trousers or a Waterbury Watch with each Suit, at J. 11. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria street East.__ ' C" ORN~MAN URE. -Freezing Co. 's. £S, of all merchants. PE W_K)OD ARTICLES, FOR SALE CHEAP. Best Coffee and Milk. Is per tin, usual price. Is 3d; Best Table Sait, 6d per bottle, usual price, 9d ; Morton's Fruits, lid per bottle, usual price. is 2d; Best Preserved Ginger, 8d per lb, usual price, lOd; Large Bottle English Sauce. 7_l, usual price, Is; Fry's Eating Chocolate, 4d per packet; Peaches, Plums. Quinces. Pears, lOd per tin, at EARLE AND .MONTGOMERY'S, Karangahape Road. TO TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. VcrybeautifullNLAiD Table-tops, Cabinets, Fancy Boxes, etc., all made from the pick of N.Z. rich Native Timbers. Other Collections carefully packed and shipped for Home. W. NO'RRIE, CABI-* ET W OEKB, lii Now Zealand Timbers only. TOP OF SHORTLAND-STREET. EDWIN J ONES (Late E. and A. Jones), House, . uknisiung, and Gkn'erai. ' IRONMONGER. Poasonhy Road and Pompallier Terraoa, Auckland, N.Z. Agentfor the Phoenix Fire Office. Advertisement Agent for Auckland oVeni.vg Star. Post Office Savings Bai_l_, Money Order Office. Telograph Station, -Telephone Buacau. STILL'S Milk Bread, Milk Bread, • sweet and nutritious, and Farm Houso Homo-made Bread, Milk Scones and Cakes delivercddaily.and can be had atthc Burliugton Victoria Arcade, and at Eden Terrace, or atthe Bakery, Udy's Farm, Mount Eden. Agents Wanted. RICHMOND HOUSE PJNSOJSBV ROAD, AUCKLAN.U. W. COCHRAN, Sekr FAMILY BUTCHER. TL/T ONU MENTS ITALIAN AND-VERMONT MARBLES, AND ABERDEEN GRANITE. HEAD STONES IN MARBLE AND STONE. Iron Tomb Railings at Moderate Prices. Prices and Designs sent post-free. Country orders carefully packod. TAIT BROTHERS, Monumental Works. Corner of Rutland and Lome streets (near Queen-street Junction), Auckland. tf>|\ PHOTONS, BUGGIES, WAGGONETTES AND TWO WHEELERS. AT LOWEST PRICES, The Cheapest and Best ever offered to the Auckland public. COUSINS AND ATKIN, ELLIOTT-STREET. J. butoher.] [j. groom. J OC A I INDUSTRY. Everyone interested in the prosperity of Auckland should purchase OCALLYMADE SHIRTS AND UNDER CLOTHING, And not imported goods. See that your draper supplies you with tbe best articles, which are made _y THE SlilßT AND UNDERCLOTHING MANUFACTURING CO., GREAT NORTHJ3QAP ER_r__i___. aJk®** w®m ft—!M_ 19H Et_9 ___3_. Bkl IS hH ___. Difco' ■- __— lm_B& ___%bi_ 1



:____~-~----J_a,ie^ :^^^"^" ma.h„ d filso^so,£7W n heSWifji "'>•> be required -TiNEo?"*suehun,. tl|fl it%i§ft Auckland o. 5 _1, %T '«-<«§ *£». * bngs. Scherirr_RnM-_r A k ber 28th, 1887. U*ld*D ..^ortstr^^^. __ .0 C'to _ .i^hr^l Sg__fe c-cM^^ opposite Bank ot Ntw &&' **>*£, MONEY ToYEND7_t^n^> _iater< M t-R.LAISHLEK^Ii MPNEYTOLEND,i„-i^. sums, upon first-class freSß °f repayable either weekly oratth.„* *J*«_ a ternrof years.-App!yii U „o^ _ T*". and 6, MorcantileChamber,; .3S_S £**".. 20_____£d_ : Q ! ,jKrafe^ Bank of Enqlaxd Nrm^Tvr^—^ t ondon joiSaiW«; (Oppositea.;Cla*«n-BS-wS*__ And Little co^.;/ IC ;;* J . LOANS are advanced from_lotof.| Personal,' Freehold, mTjLeasehold Sec,* Weekly, Monthly, o/ Qu.4ly.Wfe At Lowest Current Kite.^ Advances made on 1-rnit.iro w£t«fc. and all classes of MerckaS Loans granted upon Life PolicteTSci M Interests under Will- sso. a< hills Discounted at CubrestKiw. Loans upon Depcsit of Deeds, ffiS,, _, Easy Instalments. ' Aavancesoa L fe Polices ITI NOTES, HOU^FURxniH1 BVLLS DISCOUNTED DAHV ■MORTGAGES _j E. G 014ATED /JOHN W. HAKDIE, Land,* Commission, and Estate 4b. HIGH-STREKT. AucKiSa^*1 QUEENSLAND MORTGAGE, LOIS AND DISCOUNT BANKING COMPANY, Darby-street (off Queen-st), AUCKLAND. Head Offlco: Bpi__E, Agencies: Auckland, Sydney, and M)m Money advanced from. £5 andairararj.li any amount required, to suit- the boiro-8; upon Personal, Freehold, LcaschyW, on.- Tangible Security, repayable in any w; a may be arranged, either Weekly, MenUilj,- Quarterly Instalments, at lowest current rats Advances made on Furniture wittat it moval; also on all kinds of Mercian^ including Bond Warrants, etc. Bills Discounted at current rates. Interviews and communications will be kii strictly confidential. Office Hours: From 10 till 5 o'clock. ART HU R QOH E. LAND AND MONETARY AGENT. 2., Shortland-street (Three Doors past St^.Ol . |. I am prepared to value land in AttcS_! theoountry for in.ndi .; Purchase at * reasonable terms. All land soldbyine-to land I charge _|p-r cent. commis__. I am'prepared to negotiate Mprlgagesin . from £25 to £15,000. Adviuico'jmado on Colonial *$$&* Policies. Having Agents in a'l parts of A_*_"« fl England, I can make Advances^. | Wills in sums from-M^W^ "VTEW ZEALAND MO_TGAGB ( LOU ]_% AND DISCOUNT BANK , High-street - ft (Next to AtWnla ftftiMOfflcA GRANTS LOANS,'io TO tt«. ; qn PERSONAL SECranVj^-j FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD bECW" FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE AN.AVAILABIESECUEiry, REPAYABLE II * _. nf rtS WEEKLY OR MONTHLY I__f Or in any way to suit the Borr.. Bllte Discounted at Current m. This Bank will receive Deposits at _»*» ing rates of interest:— .. g percent 12 months .. «• " yperfl. 6months .. •■ " 6percetf- f AND DISCOUNJJASK, &-»■&____% T^™__fi« i ■PEIt.HANENT BUl^l-tJ. •ir^KtW' — T~~. TTfS_?• Repayments p er Week. W p _ '*] extending over ____________ ,__S-rr -. -.. '" — ~~~~' ■ «,-" .'distil! lyear .. .. * jjf .%f\ 2 years .. •- \.°.% 113!_ 3 years ..,:.. ' Ifl 4 years.. - «» 0 M 5 years.. - £l g 9 IW. 6 years .. •• X S 4l 1*» 7 years.. •• -J '{, 1« 8 years .. •• Kg 3 l__|jl^ 10 years ■■ •__ » ■^sS**' The Board has Po^fgS _£f Want of Employmen%^> j Borrowers Share mfrou m»fW"5 Part or. whole ot the aava on _( _ at any time. Interest cea _ HtofS sell his prop^S -1. .*«S pay off his mortgage: or >gf.^^ » Ufa 7 property subject to tno , Society. ana ls»^^cho^ Ap N P v |RAisy C i^-. _.. Id. (•DEBK* firxßPß& ;:.. LOAKB g^E^S^ Freehold .V^YMa-*Si#S_SF lamSg|iSS^M^ Ropayme^cxtcnd-Ww^j^ " " £2 0 0 103 \\ lyear .. •■ 1 010 jjjl^ 2 years .. - 0 1J I $. 3 years .. •; oil 8 0 4 years .. •• 08 J itf}_ 5 6 years .. •■ p! itfV 8 years.., " JJJ^_&m I___ls-__- —;^-!^Sio» lfo*^' M -And in the __!»•Pg|f f >w v. i e?&^w4^,l_ff^l quits, f t _j %\£sfj&m fe t KxtraT»^or,> I Watch, at J. »•*"»■ § Ka»t. " §-