SHIPPING.

Sunset—This evening, 4.47, Sunrise—To-morrow morning, 7.9. Moon's Age—Full Moon, 6th, 10.17 a.m,

HIGH WATER.

AucKXAJrf>—Thiß afternoon, 2.33: to-morrow morning, 3.19. _ . Manukau Heads.— This evening, 5.13; to morrow morning, 5.59. Kaipara Heads. — Thi3 ovening, 6.13; to morrow morning, 6.69.

ARRIVALS.

Elian Donan, bn., from Newcastle Champion, cutter, from Omata Ada, sp,o\V} from, Pakiri Tofcara, s,cow, froiri Pakiri Olivo, scow', from Tairua Mary Ann, cutter, from Mahurangi Gipsy, cutter, from Whangapoa Jane, cutter, from Mahurangi Four Sisters, cutter, from Whangarei Manapouri, s.s., from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

■©amaru, ship, for Oamaru America, ship, for Bluff Welcome, schoonor, for Kaipara Wellington, s.s., for Whangarei Rotomahana, 6.8., for Sydney Coralie, cutter, for Russell

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, / p.m. Coromandel, from Cororaandel, to-morrow,

Enterprise, from Thames, Thursday, 9

p.m. Richmond; from Sydney, early Wanaka (at Onehunga), from South, Thurs day, 9 a.m.

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Centurion, sh., KCGT, left London Mar. Bangitikei, ship, loading at London Lutterworth, bq., loft London April 7 Routenbeck, bq., NTQS (via Otago), left Glasgow March 10 Elinor Vernon, soli., JSFK, left New York Feb. 5, via Dunedin Star of the East, from New York, via Dunedin Arab, bq., to leave New York April 2, via Dunedin Dante, bq., to leave Java April 16 C. W. Janes, bq., left New York Feb. 4, via Lyttelton Victoria, bq., from Hamburg, via Lyttel ton and Dunedin Sybil, schr., from a cruise Kyno, schr., from a cruise Marion, sch, left Lyttelton May 24 Fleetwing, schr., from a cruise Three Cheers, schr., from Timaru Olive, schr., from a cruise Glencairn, sch, from Lyttelton

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Hermione,' sh., for London,.loading Easterhill, bq., for London, early Jleinrich Bauer, bq., for New York, early Wanak'a, 'for the' South (from Onehunga), Friday, 3.30 p.m. Manapouri, for the Eputh, Thursday, noon Australia, s.s., for the South, to-day, G p.m.

IMPORTS.

Per Manapouri: 65 stones, 15 trunks boots, 25 cases herrings, 141 bags bone dust, 8 bags seed, 78 packages sundries.

The s.s. Stella left Wellington yesterday for northern lighthouses.

Thos.s. Suva left Wellington for Auck land, via East Coast ports, yesterday. The schooner Welcomo goes hence to Port Albert, Kaipara. where slio is expected to load for an Australian port. The brigantino Lookout, Captain Har wood, left Sydney for Auckland, via New castle, on the UOfch ult;."'' " " "

The schooner Queen was driven ashore at Hokianga du,rjjj;gj a'-recent gale, and was still aground on Saturday last.. She had not sustained any serious damage, and was expected to be afloat again soon.

The brigantine Eilan Donan left New castle for this port on the 21st ult., with a cargo of coal, and arrived here early this morniriov She berthed at the Railway Wharf.

The ship America, bound for the Bluff, ■was towed to sea by the s.s. Awhina early this morning; and the ship Oamaru, bound for Oamaru, followed her about 9 a.m. Both vessels go South to obtain cargo for London.

Messrs J. and D. Oxley, owners of the cutter Spitfire, aro informed t>y letter that that vessel had re markably heavy weather during her recent voyage between Napier and Gisborne, and that the deck-load of timber had to be cast adrift td skVe the'vessel. '

The barque Elizabeth Mary arrived at Sydney from Mongonui on the 23rd ulb. The passage extended over seventeen days, and was remarkable for very heavy weather and contrary winds, during which the barque laboured and strained very much, and shipped a great deal of water, but she was not damaged beyond the loss of several sails,-and tho pumps at one time being knocked out of gear.

The barque Shai-pshooter/which arrived at Sydney from Whangaroa on the 23rd ult. had a very tempestuous voyage and sustained some damage. She left VVhanga roaon April 27 and scarcely got an offing before she was caught in the thick of a gale from the eastwai'd, which blew terrifically and raised a mountainous cross sea. The decks were repeatedly flooded, and one sea which broke over the stern carried away all the bulwarks aft; but fortunately this was the only damage done, the vessel behaving splendidly throughout.

. The 8.8. Rotomahana loft for Sydney at 5 p.m. yesterday, with the following pas sengers : -Mrs Aylett and child, Misses Walker, Keesing, Mrs R. Keesing,. Messrs T. W. Beasley, W. H. Moyle, T. C. Kerry R. H. Carr, J. T. Skinner, E. Durrantj Collins, Graighead, D. Morton, J. H. Scott, T. C. White, Keesing, Mr and Mrs Thorn p -80n, Miss Morton, Mrs Grant and ch/.ld Mrs D. Jones, Inspector Fitaeferald, Mr and Mrs G. Home, Mrs Daley, and thr/jurrh passengers from Southern ports and 4san the Bteerage.

THE MANAPOURI.

The s.s. Manapouri, Capfc. Thoa. Logan, arrived from Sydney at 1.30 a.m. to-day. Passengers for Auckland: Mis?.es Smith and Davis, Mr and Mrs Lewis, Messrs Senior, Press, Berkett, Broderick, and Kyngdon, and 19 steerage. Forward pas sengers :—Napier : 8 steerage. Lyttelton • Mr and Mrs Mecredy, Messrs Crowe and Wills, and 1 steerage. Bluff: Mr O'Meara. Melbourne : Dr. Allan.., The Manapouri left, Sydney on the 27th ult. at 3 p.m. Passed Three Kinga on the 31st of May at 6.30 a.m;, Cape Brett on the 31st at 5 p.m.,, and Tiritiri on the Ist of Juno at 12.30 p.m.^ arriving at-the , wharf at 1.30 a.m. Had light easterly winds, with fine weather, throughout the passage. We are indebted toMrChas. H. Hudson, purser, for custo mary favours.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WjiIAKGAREi, this day.—Arrived : Wei lington, from Auckland, 6 a.m.

Russell,this day.,—Arrived:Rotoma/mna from Auckland, 6.30 a.m.

New Plymouth, this diay.-A'rrived: Hawea, from Onehunga, 3.30 a.m. Sydney May 31._Am Ve d: Marinoea, from Auckland, at noon. ""posa,

Dfitw?^ Trousers fty. nothing.-J, H,

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

* Por the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in the distance, And tho good that -we can do.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1887.

The Ministerial statement with regard to the crisis confirms the reports upon the situation previously wired by our special correspondent The Government have obtained a dissolution, and it is an unconditional one. It is true that the memorandum submitted by the Premier at the request of His Excel lency intimated the intention of the Cabinet to hold the elections under the new Representation Act> if Parliament will grant them the ne cessary supply to carry them over the time required for the mapping out of the new electorates; but they do not pledge themselves not to appeal upon the old Act if supply is refused. It ap pears to us that under theso circum stances the Opposition have _no alternative but to authorise just sufficient supplies to deprive the Govern ment of the excuse for sacrificing tho Representation Bill. . We agree with Mr Moss that the refusal of the House to reduce the number of its members lias in a creat measure destroyed the interest of the colony in this bill. Tho gift of a few members, more or leas, to one district, at the expense of another, may not accomplish much towards the regeneration of the House of Rep resentatives ; but it will do something, and perhaps pave the way for some thing more. The pocket boroughs of Nelson and the West Coast are^ re sponsible for not a little of the adminis trative extravagance of the past few years, and these will be placed on a healthier footing. Besides, when an appeal is being made to the people we want the answer to come back from them in reality and not merely in name. The new bill will also restore the balance between the two Islands which was disturbed under the present Act. If the new Parliament were elected under the old bill, it is not probable that so favourable an opportu nity of passing a Representation Act would occur again for many years. The advantages of the. readjustment are on the side of the North, and our members should refuse to abate one jot or tittle of what is our due. The tariff is the most serious obstacle in the way of supply. The Treasurer wishes the rates of duty lately imposed to be retained until the new Parliament meets. There are very serious objec tions to any tariff which is tentative. It disorganisesbusiness. Wholesale and re tail merchants are at a loss how to deal with their stocks. Most of them have left unaltered their prices for goods that were out of bond before the duties were raised. But they cannot con tinue to pursue this policy much longer. If "the additional tax, then, is collected from the consumer, as it must be, and subsequently the tariff is repealed or modified, in volving the restoration of sums al ready ■ collected, purchasers will have been fleeced without the State being the gainer. It is also not to be thought of that the present serious defi ciency in the public accounts shall go on increasing for two or three months without any provision to cover it. These are the problems which the Committee of Ways and Means have to solve before the course recommended by the Govern ment can be pursued without very seriously disarranging the business of the country. Nevertheless, the difficulties are not insuperable. The Government have pledged them selves" to secure the redistribution of seats belore the elections if the House will permit. The onus of ob structing tiie Representation Act, there fore, is thrown upon the Opposition, and their a&fcitude towards it will be taken as the test of their sincerity. The tone adopted by some of the Opposition' leaders on this subject last night was distinctly lukewarm, and their future tactics should be carefully scrutinised by the Auckland constituencies which • are es pecially interested iv the passing of the measure.

[Since trie foregoing article wag in type, we learn with satisfaction that the Opposition, at a meeting to-day, resolved to grant supply to ensure the passing of the Representation Act.]

ELECTORS, TO ARMS.

We welcome as a hopeful sign the movements that are already being set on foot for the purpose of stirring up politicial interest. A meeting of citizens has been convened by circular, to be held in Kobson's rooms on Thursday evening next at 7.30, " to consider the formation of a Politi cal and Financial Reform Association, the immediate purpose of which will be the selection and support of men of honesty and integrity to represent the various constituencies in this district in the ensuing Parliament, who will pledge themselves to use their most earnest endeavours to secure the honest and economical 'administration of public affairs." The Industrial Association is also astir, and a meet ing of those who desire to se# tariff assistance given to local industries will be held at the Association's offices (Bell Brothers'), Wyndham-street, on Friday evening, " at eight o'clock The various • JXegistration Officers are also being kejjt busy, applica tions '" for the city rolls" aloije

coming in at the rate of 150 a day. The present outlook, therefore, is one which promises a series of well-fought contests. The questions that will go tothecountry are not yet very clearly defined; like the present condition of parties in the House, they are a good deal mixed But the duty of preparing for the fray is none the less imperative. It may yet remain for the country to put their would-be leaders or misleaders on one side, and dictate the public policy. We take it for granted, how ever, that before the session and the electoral campaign which must follow it are closed the electors will experience little trouble in determining which are the best men to represent them. What they can do now is to take the necessary steps to make their opinions and influence felt.

UNJUSTIFIABLE ATTACK ON MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE.

With reference to the telegram of our Wel lington correspondent, yesterday stating that Mr Vincent Pyke, M.H.RH intended taking proceedings against all nowspapers that pubUshed his name in connection with the accusations levelled by Mr Hodge against members of the House of Representatives at his recent political meeting in Auckland, the "Herald" of this morning states that itpublishedinadvertantly the remarks com plainedof, which it admits were "wholly un jufitifiablo and without foundation." The " Herald " further says :—" Our reporter took down the words used, and furnished a report to ub late at night; and the subject matter being assumed to be of little impor tance, tho proofs oscaped proper revison and the report appeared in the form taken down by tho reporter. We desire to tender to Mr Vincent Pyke the expression of ourprofound regret that such accusations should have obtained publicity in our columns. He has himself been connected with the Press, and will appreciate the difficulties which sur round those who honpstly endeavour, on the one hand, to give fair reports of public meetings ; and, on the other hand, to avoid the insertion of such unfounded attacks upon the private character of gentlemen." Although the defamatory statement was not published in the Star, we give publicity to the above disclaimer, since it affords an opportunity of expressing our concurrence with the viewsof ourcontemporary as to the peculiar difficulties which beset newspapers in their efforts to cater for the public by pro viding correct and fair reports of meetings. The present law of libel, in so far at it refers to newspapers, is condemned in nearly every English-speaking country. In Eng land, if we understand aright, fair reports of public meotings are now held to be privileged, but the "Pall Mall Gazette" and other newspapers are still agitating for further reforms. The New South Wales Parliament lately passed a more liberal law on the subject. The direction in which it is desirable the law should be amended is to have all truthful reports of public meetings declared to beprivileged,nomatterhow they might affect the character of individuals, provided, of course,that proper opportunity is giren for reply. We hope to see this measure become law in the colony, so that accurate reports of public proceed ings may obtain publicity, without news papers (acting in perfect good faith and without malice) being liable to prosecu tion. At the same time we would, in justice to the House of Representatives, protest against the inference which might bo drawn from Mr Hodge's statements, that the members are to any noticeable extent addicted to over-indulgence in in toxicants. Tho New Zealand Parliament has always compared most favourably with other colonial Legislatures in the high character and exemplary behaviour of its members, and tho present House of Representatives is no exception to the rule, but is rather superior to those of former days. To assert' that the privileges of Bellamy's are habi tually abused is a slur upon the House ■which calls for denial in fairness to the members as a whole, and the Auckland representatives in particular.

During the pasfc few days some impor tant telegraphic correspondence has passed between Mr J. Lamb, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and Sir Julius Vogel. The following^ are copies of the wires : — "To Sir Julius Vogel: Extra delay and expense incurred here in consequence of telegraph wire having been down. Chamber would urge Government •to duplicate line as soon as possible.— Jno. Lamb." "To J. Lamb, Chamber of Coinmerco : The Commissioner directs me to inform you, in reply to your telegram, that we are about to duplicate the line between Napier and Wellington,- the por tion mosfe subject to interruption.— C. Lemon." "To Sir J. Vo^el: JDo you purpose collecting duties under proposed new tariff ? Uncertainty upon this point prevails here.—J. Lamb." "To J. Lamb, Chamber of Commerce: Sir J. Vogel directs me to inform you, in reply to your telegram, that the duties are collectable until Parliament rescinds the resolutions, or Parliament is dissolved.—H. B. Vogel."

The "Herald" mentions Mr W. J. Suiter as a probable candidate for Eden at the next general election. This, we under stand, is incorrect. If Mr Suiter contests a seat at-all it will be that of Parnell.

A youth named Ashby " stowed aw&y " on the steamer Manapouri at Sydney, and was discovered oa the voyage. He was handed over to the police on arrival of the steamer hero this morning.

Thauma, tho wonderful half-maiden new on view in a shop in Queen-street, attracts plenty of visitors. This is tho cleverest pieco of deception that has ever been seen vi Auckland.

An accident occurred this morning in Kybar Pass Road. # A young man was rid ing quietly along, and when opposite St. Sepulchre's Church, the horse, belonging to Mr Wilkins. suddenly fell dead, -but the rider fortunately escaped uninjured. A great crowd of persons immediately gathered round. At that moment, Mr Worthington was driving past in his buggy, and exor cised the utmost caution in passing, in order to avoid a second accident. A little boy, however, ran in front of the horse, and was knocked down apparently insensible. He was at once carried to Dr. Girdler, who resides in the vicinity, and who' examined the lad and found bruises on fclfe body, but no serious results.

An interesting service of song, entitled "The Start in Lifo, :I was given last even ing in St. David's Church, by the St. David's Band of Hope choir, in aid of the fund for procuring music, under the efficient conductorship of Mr John Bell; Mr Lamb, the President, in the chair. The narrative, which comprised tho temptations to which a country young man is exposed in London, was distinctly read by Mr Thomas Bell. Mr Lamb's opening address was full of salutaiy points and anecdotes, and was frequently applauded. Miss Young presided at the harmonium. The soloists were Misses Angus, Miller and Bell

and Mr Taylor. A pleasing quartette was ably rendered by Misses Angus and Bell, and Messrs D. Taylor and R.. Angus. In the interval, refreshments were handed round to friends and others. On the motion of Mr McGregor, a vote of thanks was ac corded to the choir for their gratifying entertainment,.

The r ßtopßtakea^r[T^^ ber. of Commercoto 1 tween this colony4d^l3& sions in NorthjSthe#itiS^ awakened inte&t^jrfftt community of the Tf° Bst Auckland Chai£ Vt of Commerce, **&§&s*& m the Canadian caW™*«d«7?* the Auckland C&^V!?* n U mber o fp am &^^pg of. Cana|^|§ these seas are brouXl^*^ txonwith^eg^a^clol^ We have to ackhowledwtv'^-' Mr Harry H. Hayr tK >& senger agent for ft e |fe« acopyofahandsomeKS 11^ trated brochure, entJK#*4 Through America." ItiHL %*J low of the Royal Society oX*H wields an able and facile S^,^ most interesting account of 5J America by the weU-knolf SfN route which has always bSh!/''* line for homeward-boundK^ and Australians. The ™£ • -V^Hi the work is a, vivid d S?43 magnificent scenery to beS^ route-Salt Lake, the 1™ ** all the other points of interSfe withinareadabeEtyle.TheillusS^ chieflychromo-lithographs, efcS?? highest style of art. Copies S« ward Through America" Lylib from Mr Hayr on application* A stinking heap of rubbish,flM the Corporation carts and Vrofc. ? viduals, on the edge of t& rfM Customs-street West, near AlS' calls for attention from the W Nuisances. The filth deposited&' a most offensive description, and tS to breed disease if not immediately m?. It is to be hoped the matter will S prompt attention.

There are now 26 captive do^j U city kennels. Mr Garrard^isMJ,^ doing good work. Since he com^ operations on the 12th of lasfc- moo 7 5 dogs have been registered, £18 proceeds of his labours. This inot^it had a difficulty with oneofhiseabtiS Upon entering the kennel one of. thedS attacked, the exragitator, and OpwftM ventilated portions of his garment!, "' General Mite and the Circassian Yoiii their residence, at the corner of Dotk street, should be visited 'by- all "fdiidd natural curiosities. The Circassian m* man is a proficient player upon theyiolii. A meeting of the general public will t« held on Friday, the 3rd of June, 1887 i\ p.m;,at the Industrial Association'sEok to discuss matters of "greatEmportMceiiS nection with our local industries.' ;Mb! wishers are invited to be present. Ttefc hibition will be opened on Jubilee Day) Jim 21, and promises to bea y:ry greatpsa All classes of manufactures.'jfill;^l^ represented, and every arrangement mjj for the comfort of visitors. At a joint meeting of the Pitt-striet isi Mount Eden Mutual Improvement JSwietit held at the Mount Eden'Schwlrai ffl Monday evening , last, a' spirited'dfr bate on Free Trade v v 'Protection- 1«4 place. : ■ ■/';' '-',• '■ ' Queen Kapiolani, of Hawaii, is on a^j to America. While she wasm&n Francisco, the railroad people fairly, foughtiforfe patronage of the lines, but our old frW, Mr T. D. McKay, of the Burlington wol^ was successful, and will " personally: w duct" the royal party through the Stela - At the monthly meeting o£ tLe AwW Institute of Architects, held at the Mrnai on Monday night, Mr. Bell, the Presides I took the chair. The chief business wM&j consideration of the actiofi of the'Hospl Board re the Ellerslie Refuge.;.: Aresoki was moved to the effect that members ski pledge themselves not to compete" iii fiibi architectural competitions until the'cook] tions were approved by the Goiincilefts] Institute. An amendment, hpweyer, is. carried, requiring the Council"toconaik the condition of any intended.compefe, and if necessary call a general meefe Mrßaberthen read ah interestingjpsfa upon "Mouldings." . A; discussion, tat place aftenvards upon the timber trade,^ same being adjourned till.thepestmeefiiij. It was decided that a" diploma 1; should In issued to those who are members of tbeln stitute. . The ordinary meeting of the. City,Sd^ Committee was held last evening,-Mr I Gorrie in the chair." Business, transade was of a routine character, and of no s pecial interest. The J' Standards' fc cussion was not resumed, pending 'im to the resolutions forwarded to the Board a Education on Wednesday last.

Wo notice by late 'Frisco ,papere|*», case the colonial delegates to the Imp™ Conference decided to return hope..tbtin 'Frisco route, Mr Spreckles kimsetfhadjff sonally arranged to proceed;tofc*°» and escort the distinguished 'trawiffl across the continent. a the entertainment of the delegates wren train at San Francisco when the mail len. A very successful meeting ofth>:Bap^ Young Men's Improvement Society«» last evening There were 23 memto* several visitors present, and, %;» was the reading of the SocietyVm» journal by the editor, Mr T^^.jJ subjects dealt with were-'.'Social "Economy," "Chapters ■^;Jf£ Victoria's Reign," Essay-wTitjng, ■ .fl - thoughts," "Women's poem. Vigorous criticißm follow^ which the chairman announced that j Tuesday an essay on " Spelling Mora will be delivered by Mr A. G; Jaire«- Meetings of two clubs of therne»,JJ ' land Football Association^ere_heW at^ Y. M. C. A. Rooms last night.:! A!g &J, ing of the Auckland Club if Wp?§ change the name of the club^q . . Link?." Mr Douglas was elecWgg pro tern., and Mr N;.Neweombe secre^ At the second meeting, that of theßar^ Club, a number of new members elected. tors of At an adjourned meeting, of ng. the newly-formed Auckland Bt^u Rifle Volunteer Corps, a number,£!<*,,: were sworn. . : d/fal'l* Mr William Rattray intimatej Wft^ purposes retiring f rom business.n^p^ wilfbe closed on Wednesday and .Ig^ Ist and 2nd June, .for l°Zd entire stock, and he will P, e ='" 3rd V clearing clearance sale on incu^ American-dried yeaßyvWeh^J^ troduced to Auckland by Sentinel Road, Ponsonby, tt. "^ .-^ superior to baking powder lor °^; vflir i» and cakes. Dii-ections for use'»re b | tbe et ; each packet, and these,judgm c v^ cellent bread produced, are^" complete description.^ W> also very convenient for mawu o ~ &c. Seeadvt. • , ''nUnufaC' W. H. Hoskin* and turers, Union and Ne^^Vk«l*» Quality and cheapness combing _ and settlers please notc-lAa^J- .$g Use colonial pr^«^- Li ii^ Portland Cement and H« J & 00- P* mation free on concrete.-J >*"»,.: toms-streetWcst; ~ . suppose?'"«, In the days of Galen il^/^fi rheumatism wxs.caused li*g rheUffl v«» . hence the dcrn-aum.. d h^ f« Latter day science f&i; but left us iM'e^vfnbwtbor, snc in ful rhcunmtism. Gout, its t>unv {^, tary, beyond doubt flu' p 1 r best Sund diseases puts the »k U a o n r d jt basMiseof the most severe tfW or ded W&W that remarkable relief is w. ( ga ou™ w ct snake root, the Acteaiftcem «£J« acr ,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, f JUKE 1. 188?;

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"OURGLARY AT THE LONDON Jo ARCADE. C. W. G 0 0 D S 0 N Desires to thank his numerous friends for the liberal patronage conferred upon him during the first year of the London Arcado in its pre sent position, which first year closed on Satur day, the 28th May. Notwithstanding the great depression in trade, thoreturnsof the year have_ excoeded Uio Proprietor's most sanguine expec tations, demonstrating the fact that customers appreciate oar low prices, and purchaso where the best value for the money is obtainable, viz., at the LONDON ARCADE. Unfortunately for tho Proprietor, the Arcado was the eccne of a BURGLARY between Saturday night and Sunday morning, ns recorded in Monday's Star. Wo shall however, in a few days Open an Entire New Stock of GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, every article " warranted " ; and being of the latest designs and at the lowest prices, we feel confident our friends will rally round ua. C. W. GOODSON will libornlly reward any ono giving such information as shall lead to tho recovery of the Jowollery taken by tho BUR. GLARS. Having just complotcd our annual Stock, taking, wo have certain lines of useful every day stoclc that we ofler exceptionally cheap, and append a few prices :— SPECIALLY CHEAP LINES AT GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. 5 quires (120 sheets) Cream Ruled Note Paper for (id; Envelopes to match, Od per 100: Eau do Cologne. 2s bottle for Is, or 6s Od bottle for 3s tkl Toilot Vinegar, 3s tid bottle for 2s, or Is smallci sizo; Dinnor Sets (-18 pieces), handbome patterns 2.55; Tea Sets (10 pieces), China, handsomely gilt, 10s Gd tho sot; Small Breakfast Sota, 7s Cd Toilot Sets, 3s Od; elegant Cut-Glass Scent Bottles, nickel silvor tops, Is Cd ; Sterling Silver Jowollery, marvellously cheap ; Nickel Silvor Clocks, good timekecpors, 5s oach ; \V hi to handled Tablo Knives, rivottod, is Cd the 4 dozon; White-handled Dessert Knives, rlvcttcd, 3s Od tho J-dozcn ; Black-handled Knives and Forks, strong and good, 33 tho J-dozon pairs; Bread Knives, 9d each; Bread and Butter Platters, 5d oach ; Al Kleetro-platcd Table Forks and Spoons, 6s tho i-dozon; Al Electro-plated Dessert Forks and Spoons, 4s 6d tho i-dozen ; While Metal Table Forks and Spoons, (3d each ; White Metal Dessert Forks and Spoons, 4d each ; White Metal Tea Forks and Spoons, 2d each; Japaneso Glovo and Handkerchief Boxes, Is Cd tho pair; Japanese Sunshades,'9d each; other Japanese Goods cheap; Jugs, sotof 3, handsome patterns, 2s 6d tho set; Stove Ornaments, all at is each; Hair, Cloth, and Hatßrushos and Per fumery, cheap; Pocket Cutlery, the cheapest in Auckland ; Dolls, China and Oornpo, from 3d oach; Writing Cases and Desks, from 2s Od ea<;n; Work-boxes and Baskets, from 2s each; Papier JVlachn Goods, a splendid assortment; Toys in cndloss varioty, arranged on Stalls—3d, 6d, and Is each article and upwards. For Birth day, Wedding, or any Presents, no place in Auckland like the London Arcado for variety and oheapness. Price list on application.—Note addross: GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, 210, Queen-street, opposite. McArthur'B Ware house. STATEMENT 01? THE AFFAIRS OV THE TOKATEA GOLD-MINING COMPANY (Registered), Made up to the Ist day of June, 18S7. Name of Conipany — Tokatca Gold Mining Company (Registered). When Formed—3oth Soptembcr, 1869. Dato of Registration—3oth September, ISGO. Where Business is Conducted—Coromandcl. Name of Legal Manager—William Home. Nominal Capital-i:iC0.000. Amount ot Paid-up Scrip givon to Share holders—Nil. Number ot Shares into which Capital is di vided-20,000. Number of Shares taken—2o,ooo. Amount of Calls made—los Cd por share. Total Amount of Subscribed Capital Paid-up -£90,600. Number of Shareholders at time of Registra tion—Sixteen. Amount of Cash in Hand—£l37 18s 6d. Whether in Operation or Not—ln Operation. Dividends Paid-£63,G25. Number of Shares Unallotted—lo,oll. W. IIORNE, Manager. Coromandcl, Ist Juno, 1887. T> U B L I C NOTICE. Best Oamaru Potatoes, 4b per cwt—3s 9d per cwt by tho sack; Flour, 501b bagg, 6s 6d, to, and Gs Gd; Oatmeal. 25lbs, 2s lOd—lilbs. Is 9d : Best Currants, (3d; Besr. Raisins, fid ; Pacific Packet Co.'b Teas, Is Gd. 2s, and 2s Gdperlb; Candles. 4Jd per lb—2slb boxes, 9s ; Salt Butter, Cd and 8d per 1b: Fresh ditto, lOd, Is, and Is 2_ per lb; Fresh Eggs, 2s per doz. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. ■pUBLICNOTICE. Notice is hereby given that tho business of the late Mv, L. 11. Gkken, Nurseryman, of Lily Dale Nursery, Ono Treo Hill, carried on under tho stylo of L. H. Ghken and Sons, will continue under tho samo stylo by hie two Sons. In thanking tho Publicfortheirsupportduring tho last 17 years we hope that by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of the same. The planting season coming on now we have for salo a splendid Rtock of Fruit, Flowor ing, Ornamental Shelter Trees, ShrubSi Plants, etc., which wo cansupply at reasonable prices. H. C. GREEN. ■ F. A. GREEN. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS is tho most celebrated Tonic and stimulant of this or any age. Bo certain that you obtain Woui-'a. JUST PUBLISHED, "CALAMO CURRENTE, OR Casual Sketches on Things is General," including THE FINDING OF NOAH'S ARK, &C. By G. M. REED ("Pollex.") PRICE-ONE SHILLING. To bo had of all Booksellers. [a CAno.] MR FREDK. E. BAUME, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Vulcan Lane, AUCKLAND. [A CARD.] Tt/TR CHARLES E. PURCHAS, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. CHAMBERS: 18, Shortland-street, Auckland (next Star Office). AUCKLAND STJBLIC BUILDINGS LOAN. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF DEBENTURES FOR !_>AN OF £25,000. Noticeishereby given that the Ninth Drawing of Debentures (4) to bo paid off, out of tho Sink ing Fund, as provided by *.he Act, on the first day of July now next ensuing, will take placo in the presence of such Holders of Debentures as may choose to attend in the otlico of Mr John Moginio, Queen-street, Auckland, on MON DAY, the sixth day of June, 1887, at two o'clock in tho afternoon. K. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee. Wellington, 4th May, 1887. "^THAT'S IN A NAME? Try THE ECONOMY BOOT SHOP. There you will find own made Boots suitable (theso times) for all pockets. It's true to its name. "--•■" ■ £ s. d. Women's Leathor Slippers 0 2 1 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. ..069 Men's E.S. Boots .. .... ..096 .Boys' Strong Nailed Bootß 0 6 9 Ohlldron's School Boots to1 sizo 13 .. .0 4 0 C.^ldren's Copper Too Balmorals, sto 9 0 3 n



"DETTER THAN EVER. SPARKLING AND HUMOROUS. THE POPULAR WEEKLY THE NEW ZEALAND ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITS TAKES TIIE PALM AS THE MOST AMUSING JOURNAL IN* TIIE COLONY. The Features of the Number for tho current week aro: Hnn ho had the Ex- A Lucky Escape pcrience A Sure Sig» Christian Like From Shanty Town Johnny's Foolish Ques- Equal to the iLiner tions srenoy __ How ho Know The Short Way Homo Mis 3 Upstarter Dines Similar Ailment Out Tho Embodiment of Unguarded Candour Unmitigated Asmi- The Latest Style of nity Horseback Riding A Grave Difference The Album StiU Pur- A Power Behind the sued Him Thrown Druggists' Pricca , Mrs Cazey and the Pig T> EGISTER YOUR VOTE. GENERAL ELECTION APPROACHING. Voting Forms to be had at Star Office. imiNDING THAT A MISUNDER STANDING has arisen in the minds of some of our customers, we beg to announco that the firm of Hammond and Carpenter, having been dissolved, wo are still carrying on the business of COAL and FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, in tho old established yards at Newmarket and Auckland. ' HAMMON D & CO. MT CIAUNDERS # Is showing a Large and Well-assorted Stock of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY BEST MAKES. MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. nPIHE Bcsfc Gift for Home friends is JL Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Representation of Quecn-Rtreet, De scription of the Provincial District, New Guide to Hot Lake, &c, &c. ■VT OTI C E 6~F REMOVAL. THE JUBILEE FRUIT STORE. J. STRATHERN. Fruiterer. &c, begs to in form tho public of Auckland that ho has Removed from the corner to the premises lately occupied by Mrs Butterworth (two doors above Mr Hulmc's, Butcher), -which will bo known as the Jubilee Fruit Depot. HAZARD'S SHOOTING GALLERY* ELLIOT-STREET. Next to Hoffmunn'B now Warehouse. A sorios of VA.LU * BLE PHIZES wHI bo ijiren to tho THREE COMPETITORS MAKING the GREATEST NUMBER of CONSECUTIVE BULL'S-EYES, from May 30 to SATURDAY, Juno i, both inclusive. Ist Prize choice of Winchester 16-shot Rifle, or a C.F.D.B. Gun 2nd Prize, a Saloon Rifle 3rd prize, handy and powerful To'oscope. No entrance fee charged, simply 2nd per shot. Prizes on View at Hazard's, Shooting Galtery, Elliott-street. I HAVE this Day transferred the Busi ness hitherto conducted by me in Customs street to G. S. Jakins, and notify that the Busi ness will bo henceforth conducted under the style of Jakins and Son. All accounts due to G. V. Jakins must be paid within one month from date. GEO. VOS. JaKINS. G. S. JAKINS. Juno 1,1887. PURE CALF LYMPH. A supply has boon received by mail, and children can bo vaccinated daily at Messrs King and Son's, Chemists, Queen-street. -jVTOTICE OF REMOVAL MR. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST, Desires to inform his Patients and Friends that ho has removed from Wakefleld-strcct to more central oftlces Quken - Strket, over Mr.. Wayte'B, Bookseller, opposito Wyndham-street. Hours from nine a.m. till iive p.m. MEDICAL HALL, PONSONBY (Opposito the Three Lamps). J. G. HENDERSON, Proprietor, in thanking tho residents of Ponsonby and surrounding dis tricts for their support and confidence for tho past cluvon years, would again call their atten tion to v few of the proprietary articles manu factured by him from drugs of the very best quality procurable. Quinine, Iron, &c, Tonic Mixture, Neuralgia, Rheumatic and Gout Mixtures, Toothache Reliever. Tho above give speedy relief, es pecially in facial neuralgia. For Coughs, Colds, &c.—Cherry Pectoral, Balsam of Horehound, Chlorodync. Tho above are superior to tho imported article, being recently prepared. Antibihous Pills, suitable to the climate ; are purely vegetable ; give speedy relief. From Is per box ; by post. Is 2d. Prescriptions and Family Recipe 3 faithfully proparcd. J.G.H.'B Worm Powders and Mixture are the most effectual remedies known to medical science. DR. BAKEWELL, M.D., St. Andr., AND M.R.C S., EKG., &C, Late Visiting Physician to the Christchurctt Hospital, formerly House Surgeon to th» Middlesex Hospital, London, aud tho Stafford County Infirmary, may be consulted at his OiHco, Ilobson-strect, two doors from Cook street. Consultation Fee (cash), 2s Gd; Visits, sa. Hours :9 to 11 a.m., 3to i p.m., and 7 to i) p.m. MR HUMPHREY HAINES, L.R.C.P., Fellow (by exam.) of the Royal College, of Surceons, Edin., Specialist for Eye and Ear Diseases, Princes-stroCt (at residence of Dr. C. H. Haines). « Hours of Consultation, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. DR. J. MURRAY MOORE, M.D., M.R.C.S. Hoursfor Consultation: 11 to 1 p.m., at Pond's Homoeopathic Pharmacy, 153, Queen-street; 2 to 3 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m, at Residenco, Lowor Symonds-street. Telephone 130. Vaccinations at Pond's, 1 p.m., TUESDAY and FRIDAY DR. WILKINS (Private Consulting Rooms) treats all Medical and Surgical Disoascs; also, Specialist for Eye, Ear, and Throat Complaints. 20 years' experience in London and Colooial Hospitals. Has Electrical Hot Baths and all Medical Electrical Applir ancos. Fees moderate.-Queen-street, opposite South British Insurance Auckland. DR. BOND, (late Resident Surgeon Auckland Hospital;. Karangahapo Road, near corner of Upper Queen-street. Hours of Consultation—At Residenco :Bto 9 a.m., 2 to 3 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. At Edson's, 200, Queen-street: 11 a.m., 12.30 p.m. Telephone, 132. ' A CAKD DR, LEGER ERSON, Parnell (late Dr. Goldsbro's residence), attends for Con sultation : At Home, 8 to 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. Alckin's Pharmacy, Queen-street, 1 to 2 and 7 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Panmure and Otahuhu. Telephone 47b*. TjSTOLFE'S SCHNAPPS, the greatest y V stimuiant and tonic iv tho world, Be ware of imitations, . ,