'Mr J R ee^ c elc! csfc son of Mr Gr. if Reed) was t°-day admitted as a barrister *", solicitor of the Supreme Court of New f land The application was made fy Mr fc. c°°Per'in Chambers y if. has Bent us 5s towards the Jubilee fund gir Wm. Fox has kindly consented to ?. the chair at the Temperance SmoMtration in the Choral Hall to-night, George Grey will not arrive from Wellington in time to fulfil his engagement, ing to tno detention of the steamer. \fr Brown is appointed sole agent for the Star at Swanson.^ The Newton East and West Schools will open all the week except Tuesday (to morrow.) The bad weather of Saturday night pre vented Mr and Mrs Foley giving the open: . - performance at the Cook-street Hall. Arrangements have been made for a per formance at the same place to-morrow even ing. A capital concert and dance is being ar ranged at Panmure for to-morrow night in the Panmure Hall. No doubt that a .big crowd of persons will be there, seeing it is the Jubilee night and a public holiday. The Panmure folk love a concert, and no doubt the programme is a most attractive one.

A man named J. Thompson, cook on the Bhip Centurion, fell overboard on Sunday morning between twelve and one. He was rescued by the night-watchman of the Arawata, assisted by some seaman of the Centurion.

The Supreme Court sat until nearly 6.30 p.m. on Saturday in order to finish the evidence in the case of Eegina v. Charles Wight. His Honor commenced sitting at nine • o'clock, and during the adjourn ment for lunch, attended to some busi ness in chamber. The charge of rape preferred against Charles Wight broke down utterly, and tho jury, after only a few minutes consideration, returned aver diet of not guilty. His Honor Mr Justice Ward discharged the prisoner remark jncthathe left the dock without a stain upon his character as far as that charge was concerned. He then ordered the arrest of five of the witnesses for the prosecution, on the charge of perjury. These included the complaint and her husband. It was proved by some of the native witnesses called for the defence that two of the witnesses for the prosecutors were not present at the time.

About 7 o'clock on Saturday night the

continued heavy rain became too much for the sewers to carry away, and in conse- I quence.Queen -street was flooded in various •places.- At the foot of Shortland - street the water rose to the step of the South British Insurance Buildings. Pedestrians who were unfortunate enough to be out were compelled to wade through about a foot of water. In the channels a small river rushed right over the gratings, and severed to increase the flood. At the foot of Wel lesley-street east anohter large pool formed, and several hundredpeople were dammedup against Cruickshank and Miller's establish ment. Here there was some fun. Persons coining across from Milne and Choyce's corner naturally rushed over in order to reach shelter as quickly as possible, and as the lamp was behind them , they generally went plump into the water to the great delight of those already in shelter. When a man goes up to his knees in water it does not usually improve his temper to hear loud twits of laughter from his more fortunate brethren, but still it had to be borne. The tramcars also ran off the lines, and great trouble was experienced in again getting- them into proper position. At the foot of Cook-street about two cartloads of earth was deposited ;ty the rushing water. Work will now be plentiful for the City Council employees to clean the gratings.

MEMORANDA.

Still-they come. The competitor: making ithe most words out of the letters of „ Queen's Jubilee Day " will receive a priz c of L 4. A second prize of LI 'will be given to the second person also making the most ■words. Letters, with one shilling's worth of stamps, must ba .addressed to H. Camp bell/care of E. Priestly, Hobson-street.

! Freezing Company's butter in half-pound pats is branded with the words "Freezing Company." on the margin around the shell. —[Advt.]

R. S. Abel, account book manufacturer. Periodicals, annuals, and music bound, llaps and plans mounted and varnished. Orders left with Murray and Spencer, Queen-street. —(Advt. )

I Smith and Canghoy buy cheap for cash and sell cheap for cash, mark all goods m plain figures, make no second prices, and •give no "discount.—(Advt. ) :. Blankets, Flannels, Shirtings, Sheetings, 'Household Linen, at Smith and Caughey s, at and under wholesale prices, for cash only.-(Advt.) • ''■'-> Look for the words '' Freezing Company on the maroin of the pats ; shell brand in ; the centre. No other reliable.—(Advt.)

Two hundred dozen Men's Irish-Knit jocks at Is, Is 6d, and Is lid ; Boys', 'Youth's, and Men's ready-made clothing in Buperior English and colonial tweeds. Splendid value in. "guaranteed" make ;W. P. Coats's-at Smith and Caughey s : for cash olny. — (Advt. ) J During Jubilee week we shall offer ex ceptional bargains in drapery and clothing. -McMaster, Shalders, and Co.—[Advt.] Practical Jubilee celebration, by giving : thepublicreal bargains in drapery.and cloth ing this week, at McMaster, Shalders and Co. 's, Queen-street.—(Advt.) Preferring to give special' bargains', this week instead of illuminating, we invite the : public to inspect.—McMaster, Shalders and I ;C6., Drapers, Queen-street. - (Advt. ) 1 The Auckland Gas Company notify that : all accounts due for gas and coke which re main unpaid at 5 p.m. on Monday, the2/tn instant, will become payable in full, with out discount.

'•Thetickets for the entertainment to_be - given by the Queen's Minstrels m the • Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening nexiv •in aid of Mr John Caswell, are going ort ■rapidly, and the concert promises to pass ott -with as much success as former ones given -ty this clever Company. The object is a ■most deserving one, and this, together with :the popularity of the Queen's. Minstrels, ihotild ensure a large audience. Ihe con cert will conclude with a dance. '' Be sure that the butter you purchase is ■handed with the words "Freezing Com pany" on the margin around the shell. x4e .1Q66 imitations.-(Advt.) - ; '^We again remind our readers of Major i Bane's lecture on " America as it is in the "lecture Hall of the Young Men's Christian "Association this evening at 7.30. A rare treat may be expected. i Thomas Short's Executors having bought :|l>argain in velveteens on a glutted market, ■•tod which has just come to hand ex Coptic, •J?ey are prepared to give the benefit to the H|; and are selling black velveteens at ■.'■« ie shilling per yard.—(Advt.) 'Special value in a good ottoman ribbon, one inch, ljd ; one and a hall; ■'i!?*.22d; two inch, 3jfd ; 20 dozen mdies .^handkerchiefs at Is 4^d. Special lot oi ivies' fine cashmere hose at Is 3|d per pair, . "Smith and Caughey's.—(AdvT;) , Miss Julia Malcolm, of Victoria, _ will I at the Queen's. Jubilee thanksgiving t ,•**» Held to-morrow morning \in tne j franklin Road Primitive Methodi -* C*wcb.

THE JUBILEE.

THE ILLUMINATIONS.

Gala Night in Auckland.

Extensive preparations are being made tor the illumination of the city to-morrow evening in honour of tho Queen's Jubilee. J-ne movement is due entirely to individual enterprise, no steps having been taken by the authorities to make any display on the occasion. ■ The illuminations will be on a scale of some magnificence, and will cer. tainly be the best of the kindthat Auckland has yet witnessed. They are of various lands, from the simple window lighting, to the pretensions illumination by fanciful designs in gas jets and the display of costly panited transparencies. ■ The illu minations will bo for the most part in k'ueen-street and its neighbourhood, and the spectacle in our main thoroughfare promises to be one calculated to do honour to the occasion. Between forty and fifty large transparencies will be lighted up, and apart from these illuminations by means of gas, coloured lamps and candles should be brilliant and beautiful..; The majority of tho transparencies used have been supplied by Messrs W. H. Pulford and May, Mr J. Henderson, and Messrs Kilian and Fisher. The first-named firm painted their own pictures, those from Henderson's were executed under the direction of Mr W. Taylor, whilelMr Backhouse, of Newton, painted for Kilian and Fisher. Gas will be employed for the illumination of all the transparencies with the exception of those supplied by Kilian and Fisher, and candles will be used for these. It is expected that there will be an immense crowd of spectators in town, and, with the object of preventing obstruction and con fusion, the police have been instructed to see that the stream of traffic proceeds down Queen-street on the western side, and up on the eastern. Horsemen and vehicles will not be allowed to proceed at faster than a walking pace. We append some particu lars of the principal decorations in the order in which they will be observed by the spectators following the Corporation instructions. Besides the illuminations de scribed, it is expected that the windows of other business places will be lighted up, and that other illuminations on a smaller scale will be carried out. Fireworks will ascend from the harbour and Mount Eden, and two fire balloons are in course of pre paration. The following are the business places which will be most extensively illuminated:—

Randolph Eagieton's.

The upper windoAV of Mr Eagieton's premises will be covered with a transparency 6ft. by 4ft., painted by Pulford and May. The painting represents a Maori chief with a greenstone in his hand. Above ai-e the words " God Save the Queen," and beneath "Advance New Zealand."

Mr Edson's.

Over the verandah of Mr Edson's pharmacy there will be a small transparency, executed at Henderson's. The design is simple, consisting of the letters V.R. and a crown.

Auckland Savings Sank-

The transparency outside the Auckland Savings Bank represents Britannia, with a lion couchant at her feet and a Union Jack in her hand. This picture was executed at Mr J-. Henderson's establishment. Gas illuminations are also being arranged by Mr Foster, and include two gas stars, each of which is five feet, on the second story, and V.R. in four feet gas letters on the top.

Robsou's jDiniug Rooms.

Kilian and Fisher are covering the lamp with a transparency showing a Maltese .eros? on one side, a, crown on another )s and the letters V.R. on the third. The trans parency is of perforated work.

Wilson, Williams, and Mc- Cullasli. ~ ; ;

The transparency which is being,placed over .the, verandah; of this firm's premises is loft, by 10ft., and was painted by Pulford and May. , The painting is on blue ground, and represents a scene of commerce and in dustry. It is surmounted by the Royal coat of arms, and beneath are the figures of diggers and natives, surrounded by pack ages of merchandise and implements of in dustry. Beneath are "the Auckland seal and the words "God Save the Queen." Nikau and fern trees and the native flax, in flower, are shown on eitker side.

Australian Mutual Provident

Society.

This Company will display a transpar ency representing': a group of statuary. Beneath is the motto, "Amicus certus in re incerta," and the Maori rendering of the words " God'Save'the Queen," viz., " Etc atua tohunga te Kuini." The group of statuary has been very cleverly transferred to canvas by Mr Backhouse, of Newton.

Greyhound Hotel

Mr Henderson has completely a trans parency seven feet by six for this hotel. In the centre is a painting of Her Majesty, with a wreath border, and above are a crown, New Zealand Flag and Union Jack. Beneath are the words in Maori—" Kia ora Kuini Wikitoria."

T. and §. Morrln aiad Co. This firm will display a large transpar ency 15ft by 10ft, which has been manu factured for them by Kilian and Fisher. It represents a large star, with a crown in the centre, and the letters Y.li. above. Beneath are the words "God Save the Queen."

Uirect Importing Company. On the verandah of this Company's shop will be displayed a perforated crown m transparency.with the motto, "Dieu et mon Droit ! The transparency was made by Kilian and Fisher." W. H. Fenton and Co. The decorations at this establishment simply consist of a royal coat of arms over tßoonvay verandah, while at the foot of the transparency is the name of the firm. Kilian and Fisher supplied the transparency.

South British Insurance Company The illumination of the offices of this Company, at the corner of Queen and llUltll and beneath the mott shamroc k s building are ™"ff*£ iass Vlighted •Tudehope. # Each cornice fc wiU be by sra all J^JgJf t l^ ffgure Britannia, placed over ««heaa w * on the top of the bmlauQ e , . fche gecond the exterior of the builcim o . X. P« Nathan's.

-.i. xi'«-^n?Tit the spectator should, turn int Ao fc£Kt£et, P Where the illumina

tions are also very. good. Above the entrance to L. D. Nathan's warehouse, the motto "Kia ora Kuini Wikitoria" has been formed by Mr Foster out of gas letters. The translation is " Long Life to Queen Victoria."

Evening Star Office,

Over the entrance to the Evening Star Office in Shortland-street there will be dis played a large transparency pointed by Mr Steel. The design is avery elaborateone. In thecentre is alikenessof the Queen, encircled by a wreath of rose, shamrock and thistle, which is bound together by the outstretched arms of a young Cupid. • Beneath are several cherubs representing the colonies of Aus tralasia, und in the handsof each is a garland with which to crown Her Majesty. The legend " Austral's Greetings "is inscribed below. Above Her Majesty's head is a blue ground representing the sky, on which the Southern. Cross is reproduced. The transparency is 14ft by Bft. Mr Petford is engaged upon the gas illumination of the building. Along the top cornice will be a row of jets, while a. similar row and a gas star will be fixed on the second cornice. Beneath will be the letters E.S. on either side of the transparency, and above the doorway a triumphal gas archway.

Auckland Cinb.

The design which has been entrusted to Mr Petford is a triumphal arch in gas over the doorway, witli a large gas star, flanked by two smaller stars on the upper storey.

A. Clark and Sons

The illuminations at this warehouse in Shortland-street are confined to a large star in gas jets over tho doorway. Mr "William son executed the work. ...

W. <K. Allen's Drapery.

Allen's drapery establishment, in the Arcade buildings, will show a largo trans parency, 15ft. by 10ft., painted on light ground by Pulford and May. In the centre of the picture is a full-sized picture of Her Majesty, surrounded by the various British flags. Above is the Royal coat of arms, while the New Zealand Public Seal is worked into the right corner and the Auck land seal into the left. In the foreground are scenes representative of life in Canada, India, Australia, and New Zealand These include the lady occupant of a snowsledge,a tiger attacking an Indian, an Australian stockman and kangaroo, and a Maori chief.

Colonial Mutual Insurance Company.

Pulford and May have painted a group of statuary for the outside of the Colonial Mutual Assurance Society's buildings a* the corner of Queen and Fort-streets. The motto of the Society appears underneath.

Harbour Board

The illuminations at the offices of this body consist of a six feeb gas anchor and a two feet crown. The whole interior of the building will be brilliantly lighted up.

New Zealand Insurance Company-.

The transparency prepared for this Com pany by Kilian and Fisher is circular in shape, and measures twelve feet by nine. ;It is a representation of the seal of the Company, and shows a fern tree in the centre, surrounded by perforated work ornamentation. Above are the letters V.R. and crown, and beneath the words " Vivat Regina," surrounded by a wreath. About two hundred coloured lamps will be fes tooned over the front of the building.

Colonial Bank.

The decorations outside this bank will simply consist of six feet V. R. letters in perforated work, with about two hundred Chinese lanterns festooned in front. Kilian and Fisher have the contract.

Bank of New Zealand

New Zealand, past and present, is the subject of a large transparency painted for the Bank of New Zealand at Mr Henderson's establishment. . The, picture measures 17ft. by 7ffc. Gin;- **£n the centre is the royal coat of arms, surmounted by the crown and arious British flags, and encircled by a wreath of roses, shamrocks, and thistles. The right and left corners contain the Auck land and New Zealand seals. The picture in the foreground to the left represents NewZealahd^in 1837. Tarawera is seen in the distance, with a vievy of Lake Taupo, on which the untutored savage is paddling his canoe. Several kiwis and some n'ikau aiid llax complete this side of the picture. The other side represents New Zealand in 1887, and shows Britannia wisi trident and shield, and the emblems of commerce and industry at her feet. '.

Bank of New South Wales

The illuminations at this bank consist of the caligraphic letters Y.R. in gas, each letter being 3ft. 6in. In the centre will be a crown four feet, in size. F. and W. Fowler are engaged upon the work.

Devore and Cooper's

A pretty design in gas has been arranged by Mr Foster in front of this '.firm's^ office^.. The letters V.R. will be formed ouir of gas jets, and on either side there will be a two feet crown. -

Herald Office

An illuminated painted transparency is being placed outside the New Zealand " Herald " Office. It is eleven feet either way, and was painted by Pulford and May. The head and bust of Her Majesty are shown in the centre larger than life-size. Beneath is a wreath of laurels, and on either side scenes representing a Maori chief under the waving fronds of his native fern, and a gold-digger, spade inhand, beneath a nikau. Under the picture of her Majesty is a tablet bearing the following inscription :—

She wrought her people lasting good, Her Court was pure, her life sereno,: God gave her peace, her land repose, A thousand claims to reverence close, In her as mother, wife and queen. .. Bank of Australasia.

The illuminations at this bank consist en tirely of gas light designs arranged by Mr Foster. One large star has been fixed at the corner, and two smaller stars in Queen street, besides two stars and the letters V.E. in Wyndham-street. There will also be a curved gas wreath in front, and the lamps in the. interior of. the building will be fitted with coloured fancy globes and lighted..: / : ,; '-.- i ... •'.- ;. New Zealand Printing Company. In-front of the offices of this Company, in Wyndham-street, will be an illuminated transparency representing a large bell; The centre of the' picture 'gives a' view of the Queen's face in 1837, and beneath are the words "Victoria, 1837," surrounded by a wreath of laurels. Kilian and Fisher supplied the transparency. ■ •

National Bank Buildings.

This block, which is at the corner of Queen and Wyndham-streets,. will be ex tensively illuminated. Kilian and Fisher are placing over the main entrance a royal coat of arms in transparency. Above it, on the first floor will be a perforated trans parency eight feet in height representing the crown and Prince of Wales feathers. The four windows facing Queen-street on the first floor, will be covered by large per forated letters N.8.N.Z., and these will be lighted from the inside. The upstairs win dows of the Wyndham-street front will be covered with the letters H.R.—H.R. (Hesketh and Richmond) also in perforated1 work:: A pretty effect should be gained by festoons and coloured lamps, 300 of which are to fee used. British Hotel.

Mr Humphries is one of the few publicans who have arranged illuminations in honour of the. Jubilee, and he is evidently deter mined that the loyalty of the British shall be beyond question, Mr Henderson has

completed for him three large tran sparencies, which will be shown from the upper part of the hotel; The first painting represents a scene in the Auckland harbour, with the warship Nelson in the cen tre, the Calliope Dock and North Shore in " the background, and in the foreground the pier, on which are consignments of merchandise under the watchful eye of a coastguardsman, and the various emblems of industry. The second Eicture represents the landing of Captain ook in 1767. The ship Endeavour is shown in the background, while in the foreground Captain Cook is standing on the sea shore beside a native. Beneath is the motto "Advance New Zealand," and on either side are nikau trees and native flax, in flower. The third picture is a painting of Queen Victoria, encircled by a wreath, and surmounted by a crown and Union Jack and New Zealand ensign. Beneath is a cluster of shamrock, rose and thistle, and the inscription " Kia ora Kuini Wikitoria." (long live Queen Victoria). .These pictures are each seven feet by six.

Union Bank.

The illuminations at this bank are in the hands of Mr McDermott. They consist of the gas letters V.R., three feet by three, encircled by a wreath of gas jets, and seven gas streamer stars. Four of these will be four feet stars, and the others three-feet. These illuminations should have a very pretty effect, seeing that there are 300 lights in each star, and between 4,000 and 5,000 jets required for the illumination of the design.

Sargood and Ewcn.

Turning into Victoria-street, spectators should take a glance at;Sargoocl, Ewen, and Co. 's warehouse. The entrance will be surmounted by a painted transparency, representing the Royal coat of arms, on the sides of which are grouped the British and Colonial Flags. Beneatli is the motto, "Loyalty, Unity, Industry." On either side of the transparency, the letters V.R. will be formed' out of coloured lamps, the size of each letter being six feet. Ab<sve these, and on the centre of the building, will be the crown, anchor, and Prince of Wales feathers. Tho front of the premises will also be illuminated by about three hundred coloured glass lamps. Kilian and Fisher are arranging these decorations.

Working Men's Club

The Working Men's Club lias the credit of the largest transparency that will b'j shown. It is 24 feet in length, and 9 feet high. In the centre of the picture is a view of the Queen, encircled by a wreath of oak and laurel. The letters V.R. are worked in monogram at the top, and beneath is the Royal coat of arms. The public seals of the city and the colony are shown on the upper corners. In the foreground to the right are a golddigger and a native woman carry ing her picanirmy in approved native fashion, and to the left) is an Indian scene representing an elephant and a huntsman with his jaguar. At the end facing the wharf is a picture of Britannia, with the trident, on a dark blue ground. At the other end the initials " W.M.C." are worked into a monogram, which is encircled by a wreath. Above are a crown and the words " Viva'b Regina—lß37—lßß7," and beneath the motto " United we Stand." This paint ing was executed by Pulford and May.

MeArtlmr and Co.

The front of McArthur and Co's ware house will be illuminated by no fewer than 320 small coloured glass lamps.' Over the front entrance will be a large transparency representing the crest and motto of the firm. The former is a greyhound, and the motto, "Fides et Opera." On each side of the transparency is a large perforated V.R. in six feet letters, and on the top story perforated star, Prince of Wales leather, and crown, all being festooned with coloured lights. These decorations are in the hands of Kilian and Fisher.

SiuiUi and Caugliey's

A coat of arms on grey ground, painted by Pulford and May, iwill be displayed over the verandah top. Two large four feet gas letters (S. &C.) are being fixed by Mr Tude hope on the top of tho building. Kilian and Fisher are also assisting in tho decora tion of this shop. They are fixing up a large ornamental star, into which the letters IXL are worked. The letters V.Il. in perforated work, each six feet, will be placed on either side of the star. Two hundred coloured glass lamps, will also be used in the illumination of the premises.

United Service Motel.

Mr .Condon is having a coab of arms on white ground placed outside his hotel. The transparency was painted by Pulford and May

A. Adams

Kilian and Fisher have prepared for the tailoring establishment of Mr Adams, at tho foot of Grey-street, a transparency giving a portrait of the Queen, with the red ensign on one side and the Union Jack on the other. Above are the letters V. R. on either_ side of the crown, and beneath "the words." God Save the. Queen."

Miscellaneous

• On .the front of the Baptist Tabernacle in Upper Queen-street, are the letters V.R. formed out of gas jets, with the words " Jubilate Peo'.', beneath. This design was executed by Mr Foster.

■ The transparency for the Aurora Hotel in Victoria-street has been painted at Henderson's, The design is a rising sun, with the letters V.R., and the motto " Cead millefail tho." ' .

Ponsonby will not be without some illu mination. ' Pulfard and May have painted for Mr Stanford^ of the Ponsonby Club Hotel, a transparency of the royal arms, and it will'be on view outside the hotel.

McCaul's plumbing works, Wellesley street East, will be illuminated by a large ring light, flanked by two tree stars. There will also be a row of Japanese lanterns along the front parapet, and an other over the top. . ... . > '

The interior of the Free Public Library and Art Gallery will be lighted up with gas in honour' of the occasion.

Two transparencies representing the Queen and the royal arms have been placed over the windows of Oram's Hotel, in Hobson-street. ;;. ; .

The roof of the Art Gallery^ has been decorated with a number of flags'. - ,

' The interior of the Young Men's Chris tian Association building will be illuminated by gas. ': ■ , , ....,

Fire Balloons.

Arthur Wright has been granted a per mit to liberate a fire 'balloon in Victoria' street East. •

The verandah of Mr White's. tailoring establishment in Victoria-street has been covered with Jubilee flags.

■ Garrett Brothers will send up a fire bal loon from the roof of their boot factory in Wakefield-street at 9 a.m. to-morrow even ing. It is twenty feet in height, and about twelve in diameter.

Torchlight Processions.

The naval procession will le_ave the Drill Shed at 6.30 to-morrow evening, proceed down Queen-street, up Customs-street West, Albert-street, Wyndham-street; to Hobson-street, up the latter street to Karangahape Road, thence to Symonda street, down that street; Princes-street, and Shortland - street to Queen - street, and thence to the Drill Shed, where a repast will be ready. If the weather permits^ ot the procession we anticipate of a pleasing contrast to the eye, ?iz., the men in white jumpers, Avith their- torches, and occa sionally displays of red fire in the line of march, being a good contrast with the majority of the crowd in dark clothing,

The Industrial Association procession also takes place to-mprrow evening. Mr F. J. Moss, M.H!R.j "will .deliver an ad dress for twenty minutes before the proces sion starts from the Association Rooms in Wyndham-street. Mr Ellison, Secretary of the Seamen's Union, invites members to assemble to-morrow evening *and take part in the procession.

The Electric Light at North Shore.

Lieutenant Falconer, commanding the North Head Torpedo corps, will exhibit the electric light from Fort Cautley to-morrow evening, from 6 to 7 o'clock, and by his request the Devonport Navals and Devon port Band will muster and parade the shore by aid of the light. At the conclusion, the Torpedo Company, by the invitation of the Navels, will hold a short Jubilee supper at the Navals' boat-shed before proceeding to Auckland to view the illuminations. As Lieutenant Falconer and his men have taken great pains to instruct the Navals in torpedo drill, it is to be hoped there will be a full muster of Navals and Band.

THE RULE OF THE ROAD.

A correspondent writes :—

" Tho rulo of tho footpath is as clear as the day, So that none can its reason withstand : Each side of the way •you must keep to the right, And give all you meet the left hand." The Town Clerk, however, in his wisdom reverses this rule, as ho gives orders that in going down Queenrstreet pedestrians are to keep on the western or left-hand side instead of the right-hand side ; and in com ing up Queen-street from the wharf, people ai'e required to keep the eastern side, while according to the rule of the footpath people should go down Queen-street on Morrin's side, and come up from the wharf on Buck land's side of the street. But perhaps the Town Clerk is left-handed.

Newmarket

The loyal citizens of the borough of Newmarket have decided to " Juble " on their own account to-night, in order that the festivities may not clash with the Jubilee rejoicings in the city to-morrow. Mr J. A. Wilson and others have made an active canvas of the residents, and collected a considerable sum of money to be ex pended on a pyrotechnic display. The Newmarket and Parnell Fire Brigade and the Newmarket Brass Band will assemble at the Newmarket Fire Brigade Station at 7.30, and from thenco will march in procession through the principal streets of the Borough, each man in the procession bearing a torch.; The procession over, they will re turn to the reserve at the corner of Manukau Road and Kyber Pass, where a grand pyro technic display will take place under the direction of Captain Hannigan,' of the Newmarket Fire Brigade. The royal monogram in letters, of fire will also be displayed and there will be a unique display of illuminated water. The spectacle will, no doubt, attract a large ' concourse of visitors. We may add that Messrs Randall and Angus and Mr Whisker, plumbers,; have largely contri buted to the arrangements for the fete. Panmure. One of those social gatherings for which Panmure is remarkable will take place in the Hall to-morrow (Jubilee) night under the patronage and presence of Monsignor McDonald. The pupils of St. Patrick's school and a number of kind friends will give their valuable assistance on the occa sion. The evening promises to be an unqualified success.

Jubilee at the Kindergarten.

One of the pleasantest features of this Jubilee season is the free dinner of roast beef and plum pudding which two pro moters of the newly-established Kinder garten and Creche given at half-past twelve to-morrow afternoon to the children of the cpmmunity|[atthe old Mechanic'^.lnstitute building, in High-street. On Wednesday evening there will be a promenade concert in the same place, where the following pro gramme will be gone through :— Over ture, Townsend's string band ; • vocal duet, Misses Maunseli and Kemptjiorne; string band' selection ; vocal solo, Miss .Kempthorne ; string band selection ; vocal solo, Miss Maunseli: Interval for refresh ments. String band selection ; song, Miss Rosa Mitchell; string band selection; character' sketch, Mr 0. B. Waymouth ; song, Mr Lilly ; string band selection ; God save the Queen. . . ,

JUBILEE SONGS.

By W. X, Wills. Hark to the boom of the mighty guns ! List to the millions, shouting in glee — Fathers- mothers—daughters, and sons, This is our good Queen's Jubilee ! Was that a cry of fear, or of dread ? A dying gasp ?—or a wail for the dead ? 'Tis only a child sobbing for bread ! Ah ! no, this cannot be— '

On the day of a Royal Jubilee ! Our churches embrace a thousand towns,

Our castles enchase the moor and lea, Cathedral-bells ringover the downs— -■ ■■--, This is our good Queen's Jubilee ! Was that a shape of man or of beast ?":' Did he come from; the! hell that lies in the

east? 'Tis only a starveling watching a feast J Ah.'! no, this dare not be On the day of a Royal Jubilee !

Our ships sail over the azure tide, ' Our ships return from a golden sea, Our nobles sing in their pomp and.pride, This is our good Queen's Jubilee !' Oh 1 tell me, what was that terrible moan— - That wretched cry on the cold, hard stone ? 'Tis only a pauper dying alone / • Ah, nol this dare riot bo On the day of a Royal Jubilee !

Hark to the boom of the mighty guns, And 0.! ye millions, shout in your glee— Fathers, mothers, daughters, and sons, This is our good Queen's Jubilee! Yet a lie rings out from the silver bells, By the Palace gate reek a thousand hells ! Ah ! deceit is drowned in the drunken;yells; Oh;! God,-'that this should be— : On the day of a Royal Jubilee.!■'■;,■■■. ■,-

' The following song, written and composed by Dr. Leger Erson, was sung by, that gentleman ,at :the sacred concert in the City Hall yesterday :—

Great Empress of a Thousand Isles, -' '• Grand Mistress of the Sea, ; i We children in far distant climes , ,-.. Our homage tender thee. .. J Though far, yet near, in bonds of love , Zealandia claims Great Britain's Queen— One racej one Tlirone, one God above, . Though severing Oceans roll between.

Then comrades in featly, we'll sing in •unity,' : ;• /. ;' ■'; T A To the.Que.en—God bless her! long may she reign ■' '.' '" .' '" O'er Britain's Empire and the azure main 1 ' ,' .

Proud Sovereign, in this Southern Zone, Of Britons strong and free, , - Zealandia hails,the Empress Throne .. ' . And'greets thy Jubilee. Long may'stthou reign, loved, gracious Queen! . , : ■ { v ':' * May coming years of joy ne'er oease Till God shall crown thy days serene, And bless thee with eternal peace, "...":

Then comrades in fealty, we'll sing in ■ unity ' ' ',:'". ■■■ ' ':'" To tho 'Queen—God' Mess her 1 long may eho reign ... '~./. O'ev Brittvifl's Empire and $9 ; 'aßuye main,

OUR GRACIOUS QUEEN. Our gracious Queen, our gracious Queen,

Upon whose Royal brow Old England's jewelled crown has been O'er.nfty summers now. We join with those whose hearts are true

As ever they have been, To bless the day old England saw ; Their own beloved Queen.

Our gracious Queen, our gracious Queen; Once she was young and fail. Nor ever thought as years rolled on That youth would yield to care, That she who wore the coronet And joyous days had seen Would be the pride of Britain's sons, Our own beloved Queen.

Our gracious Queen, our gracious Queen, Who now hath ruled so long, Would never deign to witness Her subjects suffer wrong. Her voice was heard, her laws went forth;

Justice has ever been The brightest jewel in the crown Of Britain's gracious Queen.

Our gracious Queen, our gracious Queen, Under her sceptre's sway The night of heathen darkness Has brightened into day. ' v Such commerce and prosperity J& ■ No nation e'er has seen %J As is enshrined in history's page *&', '■■.-^ Of our beloved Queen. /ufiti^l-

Our gracious Queen, our gracious Queerij She who hath ruled us long, To Jier we pledge fidelity, And raise our voice in song. V>.' Could prouder grow a nation's love ,£f; Than what it once has been, Each true-born Briton still will prove His love for Britain's Queen.

J. Carnahan. Auckland, June 20th, 1887.

JUBILEE THANKSGIVING SERVICES.

St. Paul's

At St. Paul's Anglican Church yesterday there were large congregations both morn ing and evening. At the former service the sermon was preached by Bishop Cowie, his text being from St. Matthew, xii chap., 22nd verse—" Render therefore unto Caesar the things w.hich are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's." In the course ofhis remarks the preacher said it was a mistake to suppose that the Queen was a mere cypher in the constitutional .Govern ment of England ; and it was a matter of thankfulness that no difference of opinion existed as to the rightful ruler of .British subjects at the present. time. He also testified to the solicitude which the Queen had for the lives of her subjects, as shown by her care for soldiers during times of war. Bishop Cowie also offered a special prayer, which he had composed for the occasion. In the evening the sermon was preached by the Rev. E. H. Gulliver, M.A., who took as his text, " God Save the King;," from the Book of Samuel, and traced a history of the 50 yoars' reign of Her M.ajesty. Mr Gulliver's Jubilee nym n üblisjhed in Satur day's Star) was sui\,-,,0 both services, together with the National Anthem.

St. Matthew's

This church, was full, yesterday both morning and evening. At the 11 o'clock service the new organist (Mr A. Wiseman) played as a voluntary Meyerbeer's "Corona tion March," finishing with the "National Anthem," at the conclusion of which " Now Thank We. All Our God " was sung by the choir. The service for the Queen's acces-: sion was then proceeded with, in the com munion office the incumbent preaching an appropriate sermon from Matb. xxii., 21, "Render unto Ciesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." He accepted this text as a flat; contradiction of the assertion that; Christ's teaching was communistic. In reference to the Queen, he praised her in her several capacities of monarch, a woman 6f business, a mother, and a neigh bour, and he. said it was by the qualities exhibited in all these capacities that she had. endeared herself to her people. He concluded with a few remarks to the Volunteers, the second battalion of whom attended the service. At three p.m. there was an interesting children's ser vice, at which "God Save the Queen" was sung: At the evening service the anthem was Gadsby's "0 Lord, our Go vernor" which was well rendered. The ser mon was based upon Ephesians iv., 3, and 11. Peter i., 21, " The Unity of the Spirit," " Moved by the Holy Ghost." It dealt primarily with the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, being.one of a course on "God, Man, and Spirit." It also turned on His influence on the human soul, and showed how that, following His influence, the Queen had ruled long and happily. s ■ . <

AH Saints', Ponsonby.

The Rev. W; Calder (incumbent) con ducted the usual. services, which were largely attended. The special collects and hymns authorised by the Bishop were used. In the evening the anthem " Praise Ye the Lord " (by Carritt) was sung. The preacher invited subscriptions to the Mayoress's Queen's Fund for Women, and drew a rather strong picture of, the contrast be tween the glory of the Royal procession and the misery within a stone's throw of it, and trusted that we should, never have such a problem of poverty to solve in New Zea land. , . ■ ..,'''

St. Mary's, Parnell.

Special interesb was -lent to the' Jubilee services at the above church by the presence of the two batteries of Artillery, the Engi neers, and the Royal Dragoons. The Rev. G. H. S. Walpole, in his sermon at tlie eleven o'clock service,' reviewed the progress made in Great Britain during thel past fifty years in railway extension, telegraphs, tele phones, steam, and industries 'generally. In conclusion he referred to1 the want of public spirit which existed in the present age. The sermon was founded on the history of Jael, the wife of Heberthe Kenite, who killed Sisera, the Canaanite .general, and whose character ihe spoke1 of in the must laudatory terms. ' - ■■ .. -\, ~ ,

Epiphany Church, JTewton.

'The .services \v ( ere numerously' attended. Dr. O'Callaghan (incumbent) preached the Jubilee sermon' in ■ the evening, taking as his text the words'from Psalm xvi.',,.'vTKe Lord is the portion of my inheritance; Thou maintainest my, lot. The, lines have falien unto me in pleasant places'; yea,';,l.'.have,a goodly heritage"!" which had.been adopted as a motto by the.-Queen, early in life, and which she .had made a noble and successful effort to act iip to under all circumstances, always keeping a uniform trust in God, the great ruler. At the close of the services the .National Anthemwwats t sung.

St. James's.Presbyterian.

The Rev. "R. F. Macnicol preached a very instructive discourse from the text "And all the people shouted;' and said ' God save the King.'" He thought it in keeping with the fiftieth anniversary of the coronation of Her Most Gracious, Majesty Queen Victoria to call attention to the words of the children of Israel, which we have' adopted in the words "God Save the Queen."- All human Governments founded on right principles might be! said to have been divinely, ap pointed, "and therefore should be treated with reverence. • The 50 ■ years'' of- the Queen's reign was unprecedented ' in' national progress, and statistics showedthat during that period the Christian Church had advanced more than in all the preceding; centuries. The: influence:- exerted by the Queen in the affairs of the State was great, .but after- all, it-was not'so'much as a sovereign, as a noble, good and exem plary-woman that she Vas deserving of i the affection of all her subiects,

' Stf Andrew's

The Rev. A. Carrick preached from the, words, " Our Queen and Constitution.' He referred to the Divine power of Christ* and the assertion that revealed truth had nothing to do with civil government. At the present moment, Great Britain did nod hold the position she held formerly, and the moral aspect of society was by no meana comforting. Her Majesty the Queen, whose Jubilee they were called to celebrate, was a lady universally loved by her subjects, whose whole career had been a_ strong re monstrance . against aristocratic vice—a noble and standing monument of queenly excellence. He was sure there was no on? who would not heartily respond to thi prayer, " Long live our noble Queen."

St. David's

The Rev. C. Worboys preached at "Christian Patriotism." He spoke of the advantages derivable from a ■ limited monarcey like the British one, and the beneficial reign of Her Majesty the Queen. She was a Christian woman, and the pro gress of religious freedom during the las" fifty years had been remarkable. The im provement in morals during that period had been something extraordinary, and in marked contrast to the ■ state of society v* previous years.

St. Peter's

The Rev. R. Sommerville preached a ser» mbn from Leviticus xxv., 10; "Ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all the inhabitants thereof; it shall be a jubilee to you." After explaining at some length the various events which happened in connection with the Jewish jubilee, the rev. gentleman passed on to the present jubilee of the Queen. Her reign had been marked by great strides made in all branches of civilisation, and more particularly in the morals and social1 advancement of the nation. He also spoke! at length upon the many excellent traits ofi Her Majesty, whose character as a woman' and a Queen was worthy of the highest ad miration.

Baptist Tabernacle, $$$

In the morning the Rev. Thomas Spur*' geon preached from Leviticusxxv. chap., 13th verse, making special reference to the: Jewish jubilee. , That was a joyous occa-i sion when every bond servant was made, free. In the evening the rev. gentleman, took for his text the Queen's motto, " Peace on earth and goodwill towards men," and gave tl-e Scriptural original as contained in, Luke 11. chap, and 14th verse, "Glory, to. God in the highest, peace on earth and good will towards men." The discourse was an'; excellent one, and was listened to by a large. and attentive audience. : ~ ~

Ponsonby Baptist

The Rev. J. D. Gilmore preached in tha,. morning from, Leviticus 25th chapter, 9 anoV 10 verses, and referred at length to thej Jewish Jubilee, aijd in the evening he'; delivered an interesting sermon on ''The! Queen's Proclamation." He expressed his. conviction that, it was a fitting thing for i the Christian Church to pay honour to the i Jubilee of the Queen's reign.. ,' ■■ ,

Mount fiden Baptist.

At Mount Eden Baptist Church the even ing service was of a Jubilee character. The Rev. T. Bray, spoke upon "Jubilee Lessons." In the course of his remarks the rev. gentleman made special reference'to the Queen's early, training by her mother, the Duchess of Kent, and said that to this training must be attributed very much of the virtue and steadfastness to Christian principle that had characterised the Queen'n life. -Allusion was also made to the trial* and sorrows through which the Queen had passed; to her sympathy with all in trouble, as evidenced by many acts of kindness; and to her purity of life. . [' [ ii

Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. j The Bey A. Reid preached at the above ; church yesterday morning, taking for his text " A Jubilee shall the. fiftieth year ,be unto you " —Leviticiislxxv. and 10. He de livered an able i address, referring to the wonderful progress which had been effected in all departments -of .human skill since Her Majesty's accession, and paid a high tribute to • her as a woman and a Queen. He then touched "on the triumphs of Christianity, the noble work of the ; British and Foreign 'Bible Society, and the advance of the temper ance cause. In speaking of colonisation' Mr Reid said that the depression was the natural result of forcing the colony on by " leaps and bounds," instead of submitting, to a natural growth. The remedy for this was thrift and economy in private life, and making their lives pure and homes attrac tive to the young. They should not lay. the blame on their legislators, for they were simply what the people made them. The interior of the church was profusely decorated with flags, and at the close of each, service the.; National Anthem was. sung. ■ : ■ ~.; ■ . >

Birkenhead Wesleyan Church,

The service at the Birkenhead Wesleyari- Churchlast night was of greater interest than ; usual.. The >B.ev. Mr Bewsbury took for his text ppalm 100, -4v— " Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, etc." After briefly alluding-to the day as one set;.apart in all churches through out the British Empire as one for special; prayers : and " thanksgiving " for Her Mosb Gracious Majesty, the preacher eloquently and succinctly' glanced at the most pro minent /episodes that had taken place during the last, fifty years in the history of the British nation, and, also compared the moral tone of the Cqurt with that of her predecessors, concluding with/the hope that God would grant her long life and happiness. • .The rev. gentleman rivetted the attention of the audience throughout, and in response to his call, the congregation to a man 'rose to i their-feet, arid heartily joined in "God save the ;Queen." ,'■'_''

COMING EVENTS.

; . Meetings, &c, To>nigbt. ; , 1 Abbott's Opera House-Eoyal Opera Combanv in "Mikado,"'B." ' - . ' • City Hall—Jubilee Minstrels, 8. ■-: '■ ■■ • Opposite City Market, Queen-street—'Thauma.' *'2tO'S'and7:t6-10p.in; ' ■■- ■ ••" Agricultural Hall—Royal Jubilee Burlesque ana Pantomime Company, 8. - Masonic Hall, Newtoa —Burns Club Jubilee Social-Gathering, 8. . Foresters1 Hall.Newten—Hobson Rifles Jubilee ' ' J.)£U,l f 0* : :'. ! ■'} (\?) ' !;,' '■ i• ■ ■'n.,' ■""'■/ ,■■; 1 ■'.-'■ Hall, Newton Road—Members "of No. 2 and 40 Jj.0.0., 7.30. •' '■>'■ '■ •' •!■' ,i ', '■ • PonsonbyHall—Grand Social, 8. ■/• -• Catholitflnstitute-Quadrille Assembly; 8. C rh-??^ Hall—Jubilee Temperance Festival, 6.30. Y.JYI.UA. Kooms—Lecture on "America as it is "by Major Dane, 7.30. : ' St.David's Sfchoolrooin— JubDee Conoatt, 7.30.

Events. Meotinffß. Ar» Tiunuwm.

011^"7^0 — ° Pc™ Company Onehunga-Onehungra Racing Club's Meeting. Potter s Paddock. -Epsom - Football Match. Taranakiv. Auckland, 2,30. • City Hall—Grand' Fancy Dress Ball 8 " " ■: ; Kobson's Eoomß—Jubilee .Temperance Break- PanmureHail— Entertainment, 8. i 9?? k"? t?.ee^ H^u- " FPley's, Festivities," 8. Albert Park-Auckland United Band, 2%Q ' Uomam—Association Football, ["-JVictorias" v. 0^ SJ»ffl Kyber Pass-Dioce B an -CMb^3oi:m^ Ueyß-Ch~^nSOnby^° w^ Industrial Association Rooms, Wyndham-strest -Federated Seamen's Union, 6.45.

THE 'AUCKLAND-EVENIM "STAJft, ?ST6¥MWO;tE; 20.-1881

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