Births.

! HOBSON. - On August 15, at her residence, l Henley-street, Parnell, the wife of A. Hobson ,* of a son. Both doing well.

\KING—On August 11, at her residence, Frank \ lin Road, the wife of James H. King o| a son.

Marriages.

IISAACSON - FOSTER. - On June 23, at St. Martin's -in - the - Fields Church, Trafalgar i Square, London, T. Francis Isaacson, second '• surviving son of the late Canon Isaacson, , Rector of Freshwater, Isle of Wight, to Mary , Grace, oldest daughtor of Alfred Foster, of j Saffron Walden, and granddaughter of the \ late John Foster, J.P., of Park House, Hani- I bledon, Hants. •■'s????■

Deaths.

PAYNES. —On August 13, at Whangarei, v Charles, third son of Nathaniel and Ellen I Haynes; aged two years and two months. BCARROTT.—On August 16, at her late resi f donee, Liverpool-street, Hanora, the beloved : wife of Thomas Scarrott. ,-' The funeral will leave at 2 p.m. to-morrow !■ (Wednesday). Friends please accept this m '■ tiination.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

. Mails will close as under :— ~*>„ i&s£isi A TnIS Day- f'Ws%t'*. ; For Russell, and Kawakawa, per Rotomahana, • at £ p.m. ! For Gisborno and Napier, per Suva, at 5 p.m. . ■ For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, VVhan h garei, Kaino, and Mangapai, per Wellington, » ato p.m. ! For Thames, per Kotuku, at 5.30 p.m. ;JTor Katikati, Aongatete, Tauranga, etc., a per Kotuku, at 5 p.m. V . "Wednesday, 17th inst. i For New York per Elinor Vernon, at 11 a.m. JJi'or Coromandel, per Coromandcl, at 11.30 a.m. I For Tonga and Samoa, per Vindex, at 3 p.m. i 1 For Mangawai, Hakaru, and Kaiwaka, per 1a Ruby, at 5 p.m. jsr Thursday, 18th inst. ! For Port Fitzroy, Tryphena, and Okupu, per JS' lona, at 7 a.m. i For Waiwera, Te Kapa, and Warkworth, per : Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. I For Gisbornc, Napier, and Southern Ports, » per Rotomahana, at 11 a.m. | For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. Monday, August 22. | For Fiji, per Wainui, at 1 p.m. | For Australian Colonies, per Mariposa im v mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. s For Taranaki and Southern ports, vov Waiiaka, •k immediately after arrival of Maiposa. Wfctttofe*ViV ■'•■'■("^ Sl B' BISS ' ijWg/Q!&'!ls-->r'.-;:!*<-■■■ i/jj— Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

S&Gfc-- ARRIVAL. •*!3|!* \ Lacly Mabel, brigantine, from Oamaru g

f> The following coasters have arrived :— I Marabal, cutter, from Mercury Bay; | Ocean, schooner, from East Coast; Eleanor ; Martin, cutter, from Kawau; lona, i' schooner, from Coromandel; Kose, cutter, ;. from Thames., • -.»'-

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

r STATE:AIDED COLONISATION; • ,-. ,-i^ <* x% FRESH PROPOSAL. Jf

[keuter.]

London, August 15.

» In the House of Commons, to-day, 'Mr Kimber, the member for Wands j worth, asked the Government whether : the question of colonisation, based on ! the principle of funds being provided • by the public subscription of marketable i stock, had been discussed with the Co j lonial Governments. MrW.H. Smith, in Lreply, stated that the question had not jbeen discussed on the basis described -1 but he promised that the Imperial Go jvernment would communicate with the ! different Colonial Governments with a i view to ascertaining their views on'the (proposal. : . - ' " }%• ■ Wss~f

ENGLISH POLITICAL PARTIES.

' PROSPECTS OF COALITION.

[special.]

London, August 15. Lord Carnarvon has expressed the 1 opinion that an alliance of the Liberal !. Unionists 3f and Conservative parties \ would be preferable to the formation j, of' a Coalition Government. The of the Marquis of Hartington fwould strengthen the Cabinet, but it j might weaken his personal influence.

THE PEACE OF EUROPE.

A RUSSIAN PRAYER.

[SPECIAL.]

.\u .7 ', ;'\>;V London,- August 15. |i The " Journal de St. Petersburg" ; noticing the Mansion House Speech of i Lord Salisbury, expresses the hope that ! events will fulfil the peaceful anticipa tions in which he indulged.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

"PRUDENCE, BUT NOT TIMID ITY," OF THE GOVERNMENT.

[SPECIAL.]

London, August 15

The weakness shown by the Govern ment kz, dealing with the Irish Land JBill Is "being strongly commented upon, i Their action in connection with the is generally condemned.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

' r"&i' [special.] August 15. Mr Abel - Calloutt, the architect whoso plans for the Imperial Institute have been has submitted designs of iifefuUding to the Prince of Wales f# inspection. Operations Are to be. commenced immediately at

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

FRANCE DETERMINED TO KEEP

HER HOLD.

[special.]

London, August 15.

The "St. James' Gazette" states that the French Government are determined to retain their hold of the New Hebrides Islands as hostages for, the English occupation of Egypt.

(REUTER.) v,#*

MAILS DELIVERED,

London, August 15,

The mails per s.s. Iberia, from Mel bourne, July 8, were delivered to-day, via Naples.

(special),

THE DUKE OP MANCHESTER.

London, July-15,

The Duke of Manchester has de cided to sail for Australia in October

next.

(SPECIAL.)

AUSTRALIAN COMPANIES IN ■<.*oi* J- LONDON. c'" London, August 15. A number of MacEwan's deferred shares have been taken. The Bingera Diamond Field Company has been withdrawn from the market. The Queensland Pastoral Company is pro jected, with a capital of two millions sterling. It is intended at first only to raise one half of the capital.

(reutee.)

ELECTION IN CHESHIRE.

;Ja home rule victory.

The election for the Parliamentary representation of the Northwick divi sion of Cheshire, vacant by the death of Mr R. Verden, resulted in the re turn of Mr J. T. Brunno, Home Ruler who defeated his opponent, Lord Henry George Grosvenor, Unionist, by a majority of 1,129.

FOOTBALL MATCH.

Saraceiis v. Devonport

These two clubs met on the ground of the latter on Saturday last, and as a stiff con test was anticipated, there was a good'turn out of spectators. The visitors having won the toss, decided to play with the wind fo r the first half, and the ball being set in motion by the Devonport, play soon became fast aud furious. By a pretty piece of com bined dribbling Dacre, Sibbin and C. Wil liams took the leather well into Saracens' territory ; but the strong kicking of Shep herd at back, aided by the wind, rapidly transferred play to the Devonport goal. Accurate shooting, however, was a matter of great difliculty, and the ball went harm-, lessly over the line at a safe distance from the posts. From the kick out the local players made strong efforts to relieve the pressure on their citadel, but the kicking of Chamberlain and Wynn - Williams was very often completely neutralised by the wind carrying the ball back over their heads after they had kicked it; thus the Saracens obtained several corner kicks. Shakespeare placed the ball from the corners, and although strong efforts to score wero made by Owen, Binney and Hodgkinson, the defence of Whitaker at goal was admirable, and he saved his charge again and again by punt ing well out into touch. At this point one of the local half-backs unfortunately received a shoulder full in the face, which rendered him hora ck combat for a consider able time. Towards the close of the first spell, one of those rapid changes which add so greatly to the excitement of the Association game, was effected by Logan and Dacre taking the ball nearly the whole length of the field and attacking the Sai'acens' stronghold. A goal seemed inevitable; but Norton was all there and saved splendidly. The play now became iaoiebpet>. ana wnen the whistle blew the ball was in neutral terri tory. On play being resumed, the Devon port team, having now the assistance of the wind, made things hot around the visitors' goal for some time, Dacre, Sibbin, and Logan playing a capital forward game, and trying hard to score. The chance was lost, however, by the ball being kicked behind about two feet from the post. After the kick out the local team again assumed the aggressive, but the back play of Shepherd and Shakespeare was first-class, and pass ing the ball to their left wing forwards, Owen and Gould, a splendid run up field resulted, the Devonport backs were eluded, and although Whitaker strove manfully to save, they were too many for him and an easy goal was registered, Waters doing the needful. After the kick off from the centre, Devonport played hard to score, and Dacre put in a, hot one which just grazed the post. Some nice passing by Binney and Owen brought the leather once more past the centre, but Chamberlain re turned it smartly, and shortly afterwards the whistle blew for time. ' Score: Sara cens 1 goal, Devonport nil. For the Sara cens Shakespeare, Owen, Shepherd, and Gould were prominent for their good play, and Dacre, 0. Williams, and Chamberlain for Devonport. Messrs Chapman and Wynn-Williams gave every satisfaction as umpires.

THE FOOTBALL MITCH.

The Canterbury Team.

The Canterbury colours are still flying de fiantly at the Albert Hotel, and the Canter bury men are sanguine that they Will ride there still more triumphantly after the issue of to-morrow's combat. They are charmed with the glorious weather and are busy seeing the "lions" of the place. This afternoon a trip was made to Sylvia Park to inspect the thoroughbreds. Francisj the captain, has already made the disposition of his forces for the inter-provincial struggle, and despite the result of the Wellington contest, he has resolved to dispence with wing forwards. We ap-* pend the names of the members of the team selected to do battle for Canterbury to-morrow, and also their weights and the Clubs to which they belong. Fullback : Richards, list 121bs (Merivale). Three quarter backs: Allardyee, list 41; js (iSydenham), Francis (centre) list libs (iiast Christchurch); and Wilson lOst 10lb3 (North Canterbury). Half-backs : Donnelly lOst 21bs (Sydenham); and Roberts lOdt 111b (East Christchurch). Forward : Slither* land 12st (Sydenham); Moir llsb 71bs (Sydenham); Beswick 14st ,'2lbs (Christ church); Harris 12st (Christchurch); Homer 12sb • (Merivale); Torlesse 12st 41bs (North Canterbury); Bean list 911bs (North Canterbury) ; Blanchard Hit (East Christchurch) ;aad Dow list 81bs (East Christchuroh). The average weight of the team is therefore a fraction over list 9lbs.

Haast in consequence of the unexpected death of his father (Sir Julius Yon Haast) returned South fcO'day, so that the effective strength of the team is now reduced to 17 men. They comprise the best backs that Canterbury possesses, but the forwards could be improved in severeral in stances by men who -wero not able to get away. The team which meets Auckland to-momow only differs in two men from that which played Wellington last week. Torle3se has taken Hiddlestone's place and Donnelly plays in stead of Helmore who has returned to Christ* church. The Canterbury men are anxious that the new mothod of scoring: should be adopted for the match viz., one point for a, try, and three points alike for goal and try and for goal potted from the held, and we understand that the local Rugby Union have conceded this claim. This will favour our visitors ftfl they devote special at tention to the potting of goals and in this department of the game the Aucklanders will have to be particularly wary of Francis (who is a dead shot) and Roberts. Donnelly, too, is a very fast and dodgy runner, and will need close watching. Mr W. M. Chap man will umpire.for Canterbury, and Mr T. Macky for Auckland; while Mr T. Hender son will act aa referee. Auckland has thrice before met Canterbury, viz., in 1875 at Christchurch, when Canterbury won ; a#ain in 1877, at Auckland, when Auckland won ; and once more in 1883, when Auck land went to Christchurch and defeated the sister province. A win for Canterbury to-morrow would therefore only equalise matters. It is to be hoped that in compli ance with the Mayor's invitation, and out of courtesy to our visitors the local tradesmen will close their places of business to-morrow afternoon and make holiday. The Auckland had a practice in dribbling and passing yesterday after noon, and Lecky, Woller and White side exercised themselees in place kicking. It is to bo koped that Arneil, who has been elected captain, will elect to do the places kicking himself to-morrow, for no man has shewn better capacity for it so far.

Canterbury Criticism of their Team.

The following notes on the Canterbury team appear in the Christchurch " Weekly Press " :—

"It did nob need a very acute observer to notice that there was an unusual stir amongst footballers on Saturday night, and one had not to look far for its cause. The team to represent Canterbury in the projected Northern tour has been finally chosen, and little groups of footballers were to be seen in every direction, busily engaged in discussing the merits and de merits of the chosen ones. ' What do you think of the team ?' was the question asked on all sides ; and although in some instances club bias was allowed to in fluence the reply, generally speaking the answer, was flattering to the gentleman en trusted with the selection. On paper the team is decidedly a fast as well as a heavy lot. On dry ground they will take beating, but there is certainly a lack of scrummag ing power, which, no doubt, will be seriously felt should any of the grounds be at all heavy, and many hold that in this respect it might have been improved upon. ' There are too many brilliant players amongst the forwards, and not enough graf ters, was the forcible remark of a veteran, and his suggestion was not cavilled at. But then, again, others argued that it should be borne in mind that many of our best ' grafters' were unable to get away, and consequently the selector was hampered in his choice : and it was freely admitted that it was a fairly rcpsescntative team. As showing the spirit in which the selection of backs was received, I need only reiterate the opinion expressed by one gentleman, to the effect that they ' were the best set of backs in the colony bar none.' A few had a leaning towards Hobbs •as ■ full back, and thought it a pity that Richards's tackling powers were not more severely tested in Saturday's match. One of the team who has had the honour of playing' against' fHreo of the clubs which Canterbury will meet, and who i& well acquainted with the styles of play adopted by each, assures me- that our men can easily beat Auckland and Waira rapa, but he is dubious as to the outcome of the Wellington and Hawke's Bay matches. He says ' the Wellington for wards are superior to ours, but our back play is by far the best, and it is to them we shall have to look for victory. With regard to the Hawke's Bay team, they are little, if any, inferior to Wellington, and as we have to play them soon after leaving tho steamer we shall be greatly handicapped, and at the most I can only hope for a draw.' One thing I am par ticularly pleased in being able to testify to, and that is that, notwithstanding the many and various opinions expressed about our representatives, there was an entire absence of any such party feeling as I am sorry to say ■ has been displayed in former years by club delegates ; and this fact alone speaks volumes for the wisdom shown by our Union in appointing one gentleman to make the selection, which is undoubtedly a progressive step." '.

Criticism on the Otago Team.

Dunkdix, this day.

As the result of Saturday's play of the Otago team. '•'Drop Kick " writes in the "Star":-"The fallacy of the Selection Committee in playing with three half-backs was severely condemned, and rightly, too, for the extra man would have proved of much more service in the scrum than inter fering with Iris brother half-backs. .Some alteration in this respect will require to be made in the Northern campaign, otherwise the after result will prove, disastrous to Otago. In Auckland we must depend on the strength of our for wards' play. Our opponents play nine for wards. Ifj they cannot cope with the oppos ing Bide aur backs will not bo denied an opportunity of showing their capabilities. So far as Scoring is concerned, the fact is undeniable that if Otago can hold her own' in scrvmjs her backs are certain to score." j

ELECTION NOTES.

The lauranga Scat .-To Aroha

Neglected,

Te Aroha, this day. The local paper here publishes an extra announcing that Mr L. M. Grace has with draAvn from the contest for Tauranga, and recommended his friends to support Mr Kelly, who is now out. The local residents are greatly exercised at the way they have boen so far left out in the cold, not a single candidate having visited the place or taken more than the scantiest recognition thereof. To Aroha will have a big say in the election for Tauranga. A grand open ing exists for some suitable person to come jalong who would identify himself with this important dish and its requirements.

Mr Osborne at Oncliunga

The opening speech of Mr Osbornes political campaign was delivered last night in the Onehunga Public Hall to a crowded house. Dr. W. G. Scott, the Mayor of Onehunga, in the chair. Mr Osborne said lie was sorry to have to oppose such a, gentleman as Sir Maurice O'Rorke, but it was not hie fault he was doing so, as he came in obedience to a call by a requisition signed by over 200 electors. He was a free traderhoartand hand. Thespeakerthenwent on to show the advaptages possessed^ by colonies that had free trade, in comparison to those that had protection. He con sidered the land tax the best and fairest tax that could be levied. It could be collected at a small cost, and could not be evaded, as the property or income tax could. In speaking of the Village Settle ment Scheme, he believed the people could not make a living on the land, situated as they are under Mr Ballance's system. If they were on good land and near a market they might do. He preferred Sir G. Grey s idea of buying up land near centres of population and placing the people on it. He considered that State Educa tion should stop at the IV Standard, and those who could afford and wished for higher should do it at their own expense. He was a total abstainer and believed in local option. The bankruptcy laws ha would have amended, as existing at pre sent, they were unfair to the honest man. He would go in for retrench ment strongly, and considered that L300,C00 a year could be easily saved. A number of questions of the usual nature were asked, and answered by the speaker in a satisfactory manner. A vote of thanks and confidence was proposed by Mr C. K. Jeffs, seconded by Mr H. Chasman, to which there was an amendment by Mr J. D. Jackson, and seconded by Mr J. Robinson, that the word " con fidence " be omitted. Tho resolution was carried by a very large majority. Three cheers were given for Sir M. O'Rorke and three cheers for Mr Osborne.

THE EXTRACTION OF METALS FROM THEIR ORES.

Professor Bkown lectured at the Auck land Institute last night before a large and interested audience on the above subject, and illustrated his remarks by successful experiments. Professor Thomas presided.

Professor Brown, at the outset, pointed out that although the combination of the various motals with the other elements presented the greatest variety, only a very limited number of compounds were likely to be found in large enough quanti ties to make it woith while to establish works for the extraction of the metal. For instance, the solubility in water of a large number of metallic compounds resulted in their being carried away by the rain water permeating the soil, while whenever an opportunity offered solu ble, compounds underwent reactions which resultedni theformation of others which were insoluble. This general chemical law waa illustrated by the precipitation of numer ous insoluble bodies. Again, of the in soluble metallic compounds only those which are made up of common elements were likely to be found in large quanti ties. As a matter of fact the metallic ores consisted mainly of oxides, sulphides, and carbonates, and the latter were nearly all of them reduced to the state of oxides by heat, as in the case of the burning of limestone. The fact that sulphides can be transformed into oxides or in some cases into the metals themselves by roasting in the air was illustrated by the roasting of sulphide of silver, the metallic silver being left be hind in considerable quantity. The action of carbon monoxide in the reduction of metallic oxides was also explained and illustrated by several experiments. In conclusion the lecturer spoke of the special methods employed in New Zealand for the extraction of iron, gold, and silver, but he had not time to treat this matter as fully as he wished, and he therefore inti mated that he would have to postpone the remainder of his discourse to a future occa sion. The Chairman, in closing the proceedings, said that their object should be to get the best process for reducing the ores at the Thames. One process had already been tried, the Lamonte process, but any person who knew the nature of the ores which had to be treated could have prophesied failure for this from the first; but there were other processes which had not been tried, and their object was to get an experimental plant, so as to preventsuch failures in future, and they should realise that this experi mental plant would prove of great value to the whole community. Ho felt sure they were all very thankful to Prof. Brown for the very Instructive lecture ho had just delivered. (Applause.) He had only now to announce that tho next meeting of the Institute would be held on Tuesday, the ' 99th. instant. . . ,: , .

The assemblage then dispersed,

Amongst the passengers per s.s. Rotorua to-day for Wellington is Mr Superintendent Thompson.

A native patient at the Lunatic Asylum named Henare died at the institution to day. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

Thomas Wilson Given, of Newmarket, baker, late boarding-house keeper, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt.

Captain Edwin reports at 2 p.m. as fol lows : '! Every indication of unusual cold or frost to-night, and very low tides for 24 hours from the next high tides."

Water consumers on the high levels, Newton, Grafton and Newmarket are notified that euppy will be cut off on Thurs day during connecting work.

The concert at tho City Hall on Sunday afternoon last, was quite equal in excellence to its predecessors, and introduced to the audience two gentlemen who appeared for the first time.' Mr Small, who sang, " Re frain thine eyes from Weeping" from Sullivan's '• Light of the World,"•produced a, most favourable impression ; whilpb the other gentleman, Mr Moore, gave the sacred tenor song " Faith." Both gentlemen will be an acquisition to these concerts.

An excellent concert, was given at the Onohnnga public hall on Sunday evening last by Mr i'ooley's concert company. The programme was well put together, and the perform'atnee appeared to give much pleasure to those assembled. The solos were for soprano Madame l'ooley, tenor Mr Moore, bass Mr Bush, besides a fine trio for strings and piano. There two anthems, a quartette and the Jubilee hymn " I've Been l<edcemed " besides a fine setting to the evening Canticles. The programme of the whole concert was highly successful »nd a much larger attendance,

WHOLESALE EMBEZZLEMENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

J Inveecakgill, this day. At ehd Supreme Court to-day, K. Lea (late Town Clerk, Win ton), pleaded guilty to four charges of forgery and two of embezzle ment, and received three years. An application to have him released under the Probation Act was refused, the judge pointing out that he had been trad ing on a good name, and that the offences extended over a period of years. The defalcations, so far as known, are £980.

Invercakgill, this day.

The Supreme Court opened to-day before Judge Williams. The criminal calendar is a very light one, there being only three prisoners, all charged with forgery, four charges of forgery and two of embezzlement being preferred against J. R. Lea, the late Town Clerk of Wmton.

In his charge to the Grand Jury, the Judge referred to the case in which a man named Henry Coster altered a cheque for L 2 given him by his brother to L 3 and said it was a trifling case and almost a pity there was not some pro vision enabling the magistrate to deal with sueS cases summarily, and so avoid the ex pense of bringing it into the Supreme Court.

The grand jury found no bill in the case in question.

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THE'AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, Tl/ESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1887.



Dunedin, this day. Death of Mr Speight, Brewer. Mr James Speight, the well-known brewer, died to-day.



Mb D. F. Evans submitted for sale this morning allotments 18 and 20, having a frontage of 46 feet to Franklin IJoad, "to gether with the handsome six-roomed villa residence erected thereon. The price rea lised was L 420. Mr E. Leydon offered for sale to.-cl.iy 100 sacks of Derwent potatoes, which brought L 3 per ton. Mr Justice Ward to-day granted pro bate in re John White (deceased), and ordered letters of administration to be issued (without surties) in re Charles Williams (deceased). An order was made for taxation of a bill of costs by Mr Wasteneys, and James Stichbury was appointed executor in re Charles Stichbury in lieu of S- E. Hughes (deceased). The order for letters of ad ministration in re Elizabeth Mary Adams was received, .....' ~ "■'.



A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of J. R. Smith, miller, Freeman's Bay, was held at 2.30 o'clock to-day at the Official Assignee's office. The Assignee read the minutes of the last meeting. Mr Cave said that with regard to the bonedust questionhe considered that the bonedustwas property in the estate liable to be realised for the good of the whole of the creditors.



Auctions. TO-MORROW. FINE ART FURNITUftE! SAME AS SHOWN AT THE ADELAIDE EXHIBITION. CAN ONLY BE APPRECIATED BY INSPECTION. WILL BE ON VIEW DAY BEFORE THE SALE. gabreel"lewis Will sell on the above date, at 11 o'clock, A FINE SELECTION OF FINE ART AND USEFUL FURNITUE. NO RESERVE. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock sharp. POTATOES ! POTATOES!POTATOES ! BRAN ! POTATOES! BRAN ! EX SCHOONER C. W. JAMES. BUTTER! BUTTER! BUTTER! G. W. BINNEY & SONS Will Sell by public auction at their Mart, Corn Exchange, Fort-s'rcet. to-morrow (Wednes day), at 11 o'clock sharp, EA JijA SACKS POTATOES HB 70 „ „ I>H " 80 „ „ 101 280 ~ „ OK 125 SACKS BRAN GWB (50 KEGS PUIMK TAKANA3KT SALT BUTTER.



Terms at Sale. NORTH SHORE. TO-MORROW, at 1.30 p.m. E. BLUCK AND CO. Will sell by auction at their Mart, Church-st, Dcvonport, FOWLS, Pigeons, Potatoes, Pie Melons, etc. FURNITURE. — Piano, Dressing Tables, Washstands. Couches, Carpets. Music Stand, Kitchen and Round Tables, Mattressos, Cane Chairs and Rockers, Hearth Rugs, Wool Mats, Iron Bedsteads (double and single), Mirrors, Clocks, etc., etc. BOOKS. — Longfellow, Scott, Wordsworth, Kingsley, and others; Sermons, Music. Novels, etc., etc. Also, Colonial Oven. Shovels, Meat Dishes, Cups and. Saucers, Tumblers Concertinas, etc. E. BLUCK CO., Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, At 12 Noon. THE HAYMARKET. The undersigned has received instructions from Mr S. Child,, who is giving up the Livery Stable in Karangahape Road, to sell, ] Without Reserve, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVERY STABLtt PLANT, comprisinjj- Broufcham, by Moor, Christchurch Four-horse Brake, by Basten Waggonette, American Waggon 3 l'ouble-seated Buagies 4 Single-seated Buggies 20 FIRST-CLASS BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES The woll-kno wn Hunter To Whetumarauia Hurdle Horses Vivid and P oncer Four-year-old Brown Mare by Musket Pair Handsome JJluck Carriage Horses, four and flvo years oltt Also, G sots" Double Harness 9 sets Single Harness 8 English Saddles, nearly new Bridles, Breastplates &o. .... , &c. ALFRED BUCKLAND. K. C. CARR.] [E. D. TONKS TUESDAY, AUGUST SO, At 11 o'clock. TRADE SALE OF FIJI SUGARS 1 FIJI SUGARS ! Ex Waiinii, from Fiji. B. TONES & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday, Aujniut 30,' at 11 o'clock, MATS FIJI SUGARS *9\f VF YELLOWS And RATIONS. Good colours and grain. K. C. CARR] [B. T>. TONKS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, At 11 o'clock. TRADE SALE OF INDIAN TEAS ! INDIAN TEAS ! PEKOES & PEKOE SOUCHONGS, Direct from Calcutta. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tnpsdav August 30. at 11 o'clock, 1 &61 PACKAGES INDIAN TEAS, JLOV PEKOES ' And PKKOE SOUCHONGS. Theso Teas como direct from Calcutta, and are selected from the first linos of tho now season's crop with a Bpeoial knowledge of the require- i ments of this market. ; Ml; Jhdes; sheepskins TALLOW. HUNTER & NOLAN, 1 Mcttoneevs. '



. Auctions. -\ K. 0. CARK.] [D. B. TOSKS ■■J r ,' : ' TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, At 11 o'Clock. TRADE SALE OF FIJI TEAS ! FIJI TEAS ! PEKOES, PEKO SOUCHONGS, BROKEN PEKOES, Ex Wainui, from Fiji. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell oh Tuesday, August 30, at 11 o'clock, O1 C PACKAGES FIJI TEAS 18 SoTs Po^Ph Fc?kgs broken pekoes. This shipment comprises some very fine lines, and the attention of the trade is earnestly directed to the excellent quality and strength of these Fiji Teas. , .. . Packages now on view and samples obtain able at the Mart. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, ab 11 o'clock. AT " THE WILLOWS," OTAHUHU. THOS. M. JACKSON Has received instructions from John Gordon, Esq., J.P., who is leaving for Auckland, to Sell by Public Auction, at his residence, "The Willows," Otalmhu, ALL HIS GOOD AND COMFORT ABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, comprising, Piano <by Bord), Loo Table, Brus sels Carpet with Hearthrug to match, Umbrella Stand, Cheffi.nicrs. three Ghosts Drawers, Bed steads (single and double, iron and wood), Washstands and Ware, Dressing-tables, Chairs, Couches, first-class Mangle, Sausago Machine, Knife C eaner. Kitchen Dresser, Stoel-pla'e Engravings, &c. Also. Gent's. Hunting Saddle, Lady's Side-Saddle, Bridges, &c, two good Horses, Dairy Cows, Fowls. &c. Without Reserve. Terms—Cash. CHAS. HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH, AITKEN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Regular Salc3 every Tuesday of Hides, Skins, Wool, Tallow, etc, CITY MARKET. Public Notices. j&&£^r (CONSIGNEE WANTED B. B. Co. (in diamond.) 1 Case (12 bales) Calico, shipped by Cook and Harrison, of Manchester, per Orient steamer Soudan, and per Rotoinahana, Melbourne UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limitedj rjITY 0 F AUCKLAND. To Water Co':s:imcrs on tlio High Levels, Newton, Grafton, and Newmarket. Notice is hereby given that the supply will BE cut off ox Thuksday dukixg commencing WOrkS> P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. August 16,1887. 0 LET, in East-street, Newton, fourth Houfc from KaranKahape Road, 4-Roomcd House and Scullery; every convenience—Apply on Premises. n&ifggfr. [ jP<ITY O F AUCK- J!gp|pJ>s«£%? WAYS AND SUBUR vaagpfaajjf^jKy^y^pgE;jjAt.T LAND COMPANY (Limitkd.) NOTICE. On Wednesday, the 17th inst, the Tramway Time-table will be Suspended on both Circuits from 1 n.m. to 5.30 p.m. The College Hill' Buses will not run after 1 P' m> FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL! Tram-cars will Leave wharf. Queen-street, every 5 minutes, from t.?O to 2.3:1 p.m.. connect ing with 'Huses at Newmarket for Potters Paddock,Epsm. Fauks : Tram, 3d; 'Bus, 3d. No Through Tickets Issued. 'Buse3 will Leavo. Three Lamps. JPonsonby.for Football Ground, Epsom, every 5 minutes, from Ito 1.30 p.m. ThrougliJTare. 60% nnilE Mayor of the City of Auckland JL having declared WEDNESDAY AFTER NOON, 17th instant, a Public Half-holiday, we, the undersigned Drapers and Clothiers in Queen street, agree to C LOSE our ESTABLISHMENTS at 1 o'clock on that day :— W. R. Bridgman Wilson, William?, & C. A. Porter McCullagh W. and J. Beehan & Co. McMaster, Shalders, J. Davison & Co. ; H. Atkins John W. Shackelford N. Goldwater & Son J. M. McLachlan Scott & Co. Smith & Oaughey J. A. Cooper Miln» &; Choyce T. Short A. Lesueur W. G. Allen F. Woodrorfe W. H. Fenton & Co. W. H. Potter Hallcnstein jros. & Co. G. H. Glover & Co. OUNT EDEN ROAD BOARD. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RAISE, A LOAN FOR WATER SUPPLY FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT, under "Local Bodies Loans Act, 18SG." Sub-section 1. — To provide a Water Supply for the Special District. Sub-section 2. —The sum proposed to bo bor rowed is £7,500. cost of raising loan' or interest for one year during construction not to bo paid out of Loan. Sub-sectioa 6.—A Special Annual Recurring Rate of Three-eighths of a Penny in the Pound on the rateable value of the property insthe special district to be supplied with water. J. STICKLEY, Clerk. August 3.1887. OUNT EDEN ROAD DISTRICT. ■ ' ■ . . : In the matter of the Road Boa*ds Act. 1882, and the defining a Special Dist-ictfor the purposes of a Water Supply. ■CVheV'cas it appears to the Board' tliat a Water Supply will especially bene fit a certain la rgo potion of the Dis t ict, it has, unde* the powo s conferred in Section. 120 of Road Boards Act, 18,82, and in accordance with -resolution passed at a public meeting of Ratepayers held January 17, 1887, determined to define such Special District, and hereby notifies thata resolution to make a special order defining such District will be proposed at a meeting of the Board to be hold four weeks from the date of first publication of this notice, said Special District to be as follows :— All the Mount Eden Road District within the limit of the North-east and West boundaries to a line commencing at South-east corner of Lot •I", Section (3. to Mount Eden Road; thence along Ui3 dividing-line bet ween Lot 0 and Lot 103 to angle: thence North on the dividing lino of Lot C and Lots 101a, 104); to angle at East end of Prospect, Terrace; along, that road to Mount Roskill Road, and thence to dividing line between Lot 185 (Hart't) and Bell wood, on, to Western Tjjundary at a place named Chatham-street. By order of the Board. J. STICKLEY, ; CIerk. ' Mount Eden Road District, Bth August, 1887. AUCKLAND NOR TH. Me SAMUEL VAILE Will meet the Electors of Auckland North at the TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT STREET, ON FRIDAY, iOxn AUGUST, At 8 i\M. MR VAILE Will commence by speaking for a very short time, and then will answer any questions that may be put to him, and if there are not enough to occupy tho ronminder of Uio evening, ■will speak on such subjects as may ariso out ot tho questions asked, or, with tho consent of tho Chairman, any Elector may address tho meet ing for not longer than five minutes. Mr VAILE will be glad to meet all who are willing to assist in. securing his Election at ' p'clQok Bbarp, ij} th.Q ftbpvo KftU,



m the contSfSitt«g. e<«. in?! C^2? Rift bSssss.ffij'ffsawk shed* y Auckland, Wel^um Chri ß ?°v, lal AMbbmK and at my office, fop^?^*ll' BtoSbJ: JAMES SIDEY i ' ——- ——--Jsi^i^j BOARD^ TENDERSFOITsHINGLE, "' Harbour Board Office Auckland, August 16. m '• B K S to. be endorsed "Tender for shkgte By order of. the Board. . J. M. BRIGHAM, LOAN FOR WATER SUPPLY, t'. The security offered is Uie plant andiiooms of the proposed and existing waterworb ateoi SoSK ge on tbe me of'tb Full particulars of the value of .the seeuri^' offered may be obtained on application at thai Borough Council Ofticc; brat the chambers of Messrs Brookflcld and Son, solicitors, Queeal street, Auckland. : The above Loan has been sanctioned brie! Burgesses, under the provisions of theMnid-' pa' Corporations Act 187b", and its amendineqUl, Tenders will be received at the Borouzht Council Office. Oiichunga, up to 7 p.m. of MOK-' DAY, the 22ud day of August, mi ■-.'■ JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, ls\ < , ■.■ ■ Town Cleft, j SEPARATE TENDERS for any of the! undermentioned Services and Supplies,i for a period of twelve mOntus from tie1 Ist October. .1881, will be received iy li1 Education Board, Victoria Arcade, Akfc-i lahd, until two p.m; on FRIDAY, the Bti September next'—. 1. SCHOOL FURNITURErDesks.'TalitJi Black Boards, &c 2. GYMNASTIC APPARATUS - Mni ■ Glubs/Dumb Bells, Rings, Poles, fe 3. MISCELLANEOUS FITTINGM!"!* Bells, Binds.Hat Pegi, kt-: • i. SCHOOL MAPS, Charts, Diagrams, tv 5. STATIONERY (a) For Board Offices (b) For Girls' High School (c) For District High School 7.' COAL AND FIREWOOD 8. SCORIA ASH Specifications and conditions o£ contracto»| application at the office of the Board. .■';■• VINCENT E. SICE/ i I ■■'[.' Secretary. ; TO ROAD BOARDS, CONTRACTOR AND ALL REQUIRING BROKEN' METAL OR METAL WASTE. Wei aroma position.to supply metal, broke?1 to any size, suitable for road or concrete worM,. in any quantity; also metal wast?, suitable «V concrete or footpaths. We also supplyswnete any purpose, v Special Quotations » D E liver£-PASCOE&ROWS£ JtatEta: Stone Breaking Works, near Rifle Range. Late Advertisements. /CHORAL HALL SKATING KINK.! DMT^ffia3SSV: Is; Children,6d; Visitorß Is. . C.M.BORTHgC^, ESSIS RT HOPilNS,tbewell-knoiraß»: ..sill joins Mr Atkins PF^*?*t&* wittS ELECTION CBJEb" A T THE MEETINGS RETRENCHMENT!