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S3UX3ET—This evening. 5.11. Sunrise—To-niorrow morningl,7.1. Moon's Age—Full Moon, 4th, 8.19 a.m.

HIGH WATER.

, "Auckland — This evening, C.16; to-morrow nnrninfr, 7.3.

Manukau Hkatvs.—This evening, 9.2G; to non-ow niurnintc, !).J3. KaiPara Huaj>s. — This evening, JO.2G; to norrow morning, 10. }3.

ARRIVALS.

■<^ueen, schr.. from Hokianga Mahurangi, ctr., from Barrier Norval, schr., from Russell Atalanta, gchr., from Thames ' Chelmsford, s.s,, from Opotiki •Stella, s.s., from Wellington Wenona, barque, from Long Island

DEPARTURES.

Te Anau, s.s., for Russell Suva, s.s., for the youth Wellington, s.s., for Whangaroi Omapere, s.s., for Greyinouth

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coroinandel, Thursday, 5

p.m. Pvotomahana, from Thames, Friday, 0.30

■ p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, Thursday, 11.30 p.m. Richmond, from South Sea Islands,.Aug'l2 .Balmoral Castle, from London, via Sydney, ■ sailed July 20. •Wanaka (Onehunga),from South, Thursday .SAILING-VESSELS EXPECTED. Crusader, sh., left London on May 27 Rangitikei, sh., left London "May 3 "Waikato, ship, from London Piako, ship, from London Zealandia, ship, from London Evie Reed, bq., from New York, via Ly'ttel ton ; sailed June 20 Wm. Turner, barque, from Fiji Sharpshooter, bq., from Fiji Elinor Vernon, seh., ooFK, left New - York Feb. 5, (at Dunedin) Star of the East, from New York, via Dunedin, sailed .June 7 Arab, bq., left New York April 3 (at , .Duncdin) X^Uffi, bq., to leave Java April 1G Bicardo, bq., from Java, early Pceola, bn., from Dunedin C. W. Janes, schr., from Lyfcfcelton Myrtle, bn., lei't Duncdin August 1 Louie, selir., from Rarotonga Torea, sch., from a cruise Olivo, schr., from a cruise Notero, bq., from Lyttclton Defiance, bn., left Newcastle July 26 Darcy Pratt, bn., from Oamaru feerless, bn., lelt Oamaru July 29.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Herniionc, ship, for London, loading Elinor Vernon, sch., for New York, early Te Anau, for the South, Thursday, nooi: Wanaka (Onehunga), Friday, 10 a.311. . The cutter Leo arrived at Gisborne, from Tairua, yesterday. The barque Notero left Lyttelton for this port yesterday. The brigantine Parnoll is to be docked this week for a general overhaul. ■The barque Alexa arrived at Launceston yesterday, 5-1 days out from the Chester field group. . The schooner Queen arrived from Bokiuuga this morning with totara piles, etc. ' The s.s. Chelmsford arrived from Opotiki last evening with 300 sacks maize, 4 tons pumpkins, and 1 ton sundries: Passen gers : Messrs Smith and Newton. The s.s. Te Anau .loft for Russoll at 5 p.m. yesfceiday. She'will return here early to-morrow and leave for Melbourne via Southern ports at noon. The colonial Government s.s. Stella afl'ived from Wellington last evening'hi charge of Captain Jmii'child, and berthed at £he Railway V.'harf. The Stella is un ca^ed on her usual rounds of the light houses.

ARRIVAL OF THE DORIC.

The Shaw, Savill and Albion Co;'s Doric, which arrived.-yesterday afternoon, left Lon don on Juno Itt at 8 a.m., loft Plymouth on June 18at 2 run.,arrived Teneriit'e on 23rd at 9 a.m., left'Tenerilie on 23rd at 3.27 p.m., arrived Cape Town on July 9 at 9 30 a.m., left Cape Town on' July Oat 2.28 p.m., arrived at Hobaat on 20th, at 10 a.m. ; left Hobart on 28th, at 2.-10 p.m. ; arrived at Auckland on August 2, at 1.3U p.m. Passage :—Plymouth to Teneviffe, 4rlys 19brsT Tenpriffe to Capetown, ludya lGhrs 9mins 'lOsees; Capetown to Hobart, 18dys lOlirs 24mins ; Hobart to Auckland, odys. Total, 43dys 21hrs 33mins 40secs. Passengers fob Auckland : Second Saloon : Messrs J. H. Brock, A. T. Crif'hton, H. T. Smythe, W. A. Kooff, and Miss Julia Wolfe. Third - class : Messrs Edgar Bartictb, B." J. Carroll, E. Crawford, William Odams, Thomas Pi-cad, Hvb Head, Miss Clark, Mr Thos. Read, Mr Geo. Read, Miss Flora Read, Miss Sarah Read, Mr Eichard Read, Mrs Richard Read, Mr Fred. Hendy, Mies Eliz. Houldgaie, Mis Julia Holrpyd, Miss Cora Read, Master Arthur Read, Master Albert Read, Mr T. Robinson, Mrs Stewart, "Mr H. J. Sandifcr, Mr Geo. "Waters, Mr Wm Logan. Mr Harry Millis, Mr T. L. Wellesley, Mrs Wellesley, Mr Geo. Cromar. The Doric also brings pas sengers for Southern ports, the majority of whom will go on by the steamer on Friday. The Doric brings 900 tons cargo, including a large quantity of railway material and salt For : this port. The Doric is still in command' of Capt. J. W. Jennings : Mr Snowden is chief officer ; Mr Smith, second officer; Mr Jones, third ; and Mr Breen, fourth officer ; Dr. E. A. Fall, surpfeofi; and Mr W. L. Walters, purser. To the latter gentleman- we are indebted for files, , report, etc.

THE WENONA.

The barque Wenona put in an appearance here last evening somewhat unexpectedly. Slie left Long Island for Dunedin with a cargo of guano, and early, in the voyage met with very heavy weather. Some dam age was sustained, and the foreyard was Sprung, so that Captain Davis deemed it ad- Visable to call at this port for repairs.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARIUVAT.S. Gairloch, s.s., McArthur, from Waitara Orawaiti, s.s., Gibbs, from Westport

The s.s. Gairloch, from Waitara, arrived at 10 o'clock this morning. She leaves again to-morrow.

The Union Co.'s s.s. Orawaiti, Captain Gibbs, from W Testport, arrived at 9 o'clock this morning with a cargo of 400 tons coal.

The Hawea, which left for the South yes terday, took the following passengers : - KTrs Uayrell, Messrs W. M. Dayrell, Wash burn, E. B. Grey, J. Lyell, H. D. Jauies, E. Sayers, Pridham, J. French. The s.s. Oreti will arrive from New Ply mouth during to-night with a cargo of stock. She leaves again for New Plymouth at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday) as per advertisement.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1887.

Tor the cause that lacks assistance, i'or the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And tho good that we can do.

We congratulate the members of the Grammar School Board upon the resolution adopted last night, appoint ing a science master to the evening classes recently commenced by the Board of Education in Newton East. Mr Carson, the gentleman appointed, is also highly qualified for carrying on the work with credit to himself and ad vantage to the pupils. There was a dis position on the part of one or two members to accept as insuperable the technical obstacle to the appointment of a teacher to a school not under the control of the Board. The offer of Mr Cooper, promptly seconded by other members, to take their share of the monetary risk connected with any deviation from the strict letter of the trust, however, disposed of that ob jection, and this small vote of £50 to wards a popular work will probably do more to popularise the Grammar School Board than any previous act of their administration. The fault with such Boards is that they are apt to get out of tune with public sentiment and to fall under the glamour of class in lluence. Tlie endowments of the Grammar School were no doubt created to aid the work of secondary education, but the whole tenor of its constitution, particularly the clause re quiring the Board to establish evening classes, shows that tho object of the founder was to bring higher education within the reach of the masses. The Board tried the CA rening classes without success, probably because the branches taught wero above the standard re quired by those who want evening in

struction. But this tuition in practical science will fit in admirably with the movement in favour of technical, edu cation, the importance of which is' gaining fuller recognition in the educa tional systems of other countries. We regard it as an admirable " sign of tlie times" to see the managers of both our higher educational institutions coming manfully into the field where the real work of national, education is to be done. The School of Applied Science, which ia being commenced in connection with the University Col lege, will instruct students in the scientific branches of study; that are necessary for success, in en gineering, architecture, mining, and surveying. Arrangements are also being made, we believe, for tlie recognition of this course in connection with the Government Survey Depart ment. The opinions of professional men have been taken with the object of ensuring for the course the highest degree of usefulness, and they concur in recognising the great boon which these classes will confer upon youths who have an aptitude for science and mechanics. We should never lose sight of the fact that the future &f every country is in the keeping of its inhabitants, and that the duty of training recruits to take honourable places in the ranks of the nation's workers is a service which will in the near future yield a bountiful harvest to the community at large.

THE ANNEXATION OF ZULU LAND.

The growth of the British Empire is generally accepted as such a common place thing that the cable announce ment received a short time ago that the Queen's sovereignty had been pro claimed over the whole of Zululand excited very little attention here. Yet by that apparently simple act the English Government makes itself res ponsible for the administration of a territory of vast extent and inhabited by a numerous and warlike population. The annexation of Zululand extends the coastal boundary of the British possessions in South Africa, from the limits of the colony of Natal, nearly two hundred miles; further north. It is a long strip of territory, cutting off the southern part of Transvaal from the sea, and includes the great inlet ofSb. Lucia Lake. But the difficulties connected with the administration Oi so extensive a territory, which has few European and many native inhabitants, is aggravated by the proximity of the Boers, between whom and the Zulus frequent wars have occurred. But the Imperial Government probably con sider that it will be less troublesome to accept direct responsibility for the preservation of order than to step in from time, to time as they have been doing after trouble has commenced. Their action, however, did not escape challenge in the House of Commons. Keplying to Mr W. Redmond, Sir H. Holland stated that the Queen's sovereignty had been proclaimed over Zuluiand, and that the Zulus had assented. Mr Labouchere there upon asked what steps had been taken to discover the views of the Zulus, and Sir Henry answered, amid laughter, that stops were taken by informing the Zulus what was going to be done—a very usual way in British history of obtaining the assent of barbarous races to the extinction of their independence. At a subsequent sitting Mr Labouchere asked ieave to move the adjournment in order to discuss the recent annexa tion of a portion of Zulu territory with out the consent or knowledge of the House. More than the requisite forty stood up in their places, and Mr Labouchere accordingly rose, and in due course delivered his speech. Sir H. Holland defended the Government, and Sir G. Campbell and Mr O. Mor gan having also spoken, the Govern ment put the closure rule in force, and brought the debate to an end. Mr Labouchere is not well supported in his motion on the subject, a iarge proportion of the Opposition being disposed to let the Government take the responsibility of the annexation if they please ; and so the matter is likeiy to rest there, until a native war breaks out, when there will be the usual criticism of the policy of annexation, with the usual decision that however bad a thing it may have been to accept the cost of governing this useless territory, now we have got it we must stick to it at all hazards.

DEATH OF A NOTABLE EDITOR.

A giast in Russian journalism has fallen. M. Katkoff, who for many years has had the control of the "Moscow Gazette," is dead, and the grave has probably by this time closed over one who was a mighty power in swaying Russian public opinion, and in " Shaping the whisper of the Throne." That a newspaper should have attained to such influence under autocratic rule as was the case with the " Moscow Gazette" was solely due to the energy, enthusiasm, and fearless de termination of M. Katkoff., He .was the exponent of the national and patriotic Russian party, and was consequently anti- English, anti-German, and anti-Polish. His newspaper was the organ of that party, and it usually advocated a spirited and aggressive foreign policy, so that Kat koff and the " Gazette" became power ful factors in international .affairs, being backed by a large and influential sec tion of the Russian people. Some short time ago it was reported that M. de Giers would probably have to resign on account of differences having arisen between him and Katkoff as to the policy of Russia; and although such a crisis was averted, the incident served fco show the immense influence that Katkoff wielded. The great rival of the Russian Foreign Minister is now out of tho way ;■ but it by no means follows that the peace party will gain the ascendancy in the Czar's counsels, and that the chances of war are lessened by KatkofFs death. The strong section of the community whose views he repre sented still exists, and the " Moscow Gazette" with its acquired reputation may under other guidance prove even more

potent than hitherto in exciting to foreign aggression and national consolidation. " What's done we partly may compute, but know not what's resisted." M. Katkoff s age, his wisdom, his knowledge of EnglandandGermany,etc.,may prove tohave been great restraining forces, and the patriotic party under, the guidance of younger men, will probably develop more extreme views. The strong individuality of M. Katkolf has left its impress on public opinion, and an outcome of his policy is to be seen in the vigorous anti-German crusade now being prosecuted in Russia. A recent Imperial Ukase prohibiting foreign subjects from acquiring or farming any estates situ ated on the Western frontier zone from the Baltic to the Black Sea, is a measure directed chiefly against tho considerable in flux of Germans in that part of the Empire. These tactics? are calculated to produce a wholesale exodus of Germans from Russia, and the National party will in time push their programme to the extent of removingl the large army of German officials and administrative officers who have at tached themselves to the Court and the Government of the Czar. In consequence there is a growing opinion that an ever widening breach must be pro duced between RussiaandGermany, render ing almost impossible the renewal of their former cordial relations. This fact may be accepted as a guarantee against Russia aggression in Europe, for with out the friendly neutrality of Germany, Russia can do nothing in the East, even with her new-found ally, France, as sisting her. Thus, the patriotic tactics of the late M. Katkoff may produce a differ ent result than >vas anticipated, but the closing of the field of aggression in Europe may lead to the adoption of a more pro nounced"polir;y in Central Asia, with a view to an attack on India. The death of M. Katkoff will probably have very little effect on tho course of affairs ; but his life and work have had, and will continue to have, a iiowerful and far-reaching inilueice. To lave achieved that, and to have earned a reputation so high and so wide,is something of which any journalist might be proud.

Advices from Samoa state that the British Consul, Sir H. F. Symonds, is slowly recovering, but is yet far from well. He leaves by the s.s. Lubeck for Sydney on a short leave of absence. The Rev. VV. H. Wilson is at present actiDg as Pro-Consul.

We arc glad to hear that there is an im provement in the Melbourne timber market. This is good news for Auckland, as there is no industry which contributes so much' to pur prosperity, and the timber business lately has been just about as bad as it can be.

The city authorities, probably bowing to the present "roar" for retrenchment, are permitting the asphalt footpaths in some of our principal thoroughfares to fall into a dangerous condition. This is notably the case- in Wellesley-street East, where the southern footpath, in places, badly requires top-dressing. In Hobson-street, likewise, at one or two places where there have been iiies, the footpath requires re-making.

Alluding to Mr Albert Spicer, who left for New Zealand in the steamship Arawa, Mr W. E. Sadler writes :—" Mr Spicer is

ne of the worthy sons of a London mer chant prince and Cromwellian Independent. He, uncommonly rarely, combines the triune qualities, the mental power, the moral power, the money power—the glorious three m's. He and Dale are a deputation from the English Congregational Union to the Australasian Independent churches, Ito see how they do,' as Paul says. The visit has been looked for by many with ardent interest."

Messrs Jones and Black's stock and .share report, date:l Sydney, 18th July, contains the following cheering note:—"We are glad at last to be able to notice a decided improvement in the Stock and Share Mar ket. A large amount of English capital coming here, and the probability of the banks almost immediately reducing tho rates on lixed deposits, has caused investors to purchase bank and other stock, and the consequence has been prices have consider ably advanced. The firmness of the wool market, and the prospecb of another favour able season for the squatting industry, have also contributed to this end, and we expect that by the close of the year we shall have money much cheaper."

The inquest on the body of Mr W. S. Pul ford yesterday showed that the deceased had been in a very poor state of health for some time past, arid had been subject at intervals to iits of an epileptic type. Dr. Erson. who had attended the deceased, was of opinion that he felt one of these seizures coming on and had stepped off the road to sit down, the attack ending fatally. All the surrounding circumstances pointed so plainly to this conclusion that the jury, after a few minutes' consultation, returned a verdict in accordance with it. The funeral Avill leave the late residence of de ceased, Curran-street, for Symonds-street Cemetery, to-morrow, at three o'clock.

At the meeting of the Board of Educa tion next Tuesday Mr Luke will move : " That the question of dispensing with the services of the junior clerk be recon sidered."

Mr E. Harrow, through his solicitor, has written to the Lake Road Board stating that the wall recently constructed on the sea beach prevents boats from being kept safely, and asking that some provision for landing boats be made ; also pointing out the bad condition of the road to the beach, and stating that as he has to land large quantities of materials there shortly for his new hotel, he will hold the Board respon sible for any damage that may accrue.

An evangelistic address was delivered in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last evening by the Rev. C. Worboys. There was a fair attendance. The speaker took as his subject " Lost Opportunities," found ing his remarks on I. Kings, xx c, 40th v., "And as thy servant was busy here and there ,the man was gone." The address, which was listened to with earnest atten tion, concluded with an appeal to all who had not yet decided for Christ not to allow the present opportunity to pass unimproved. The services will be continued throughout the week. The Rev. T. Spurgeon will give an address to-night.

At a meeting of the Hospital Board, in committee, held yesterday afternoon, the conditions regarding the engagement of the resident surgeon for the Hospital were agreed to. It was decided that the salary should be LSOO per annum ; that applicants for the office should hold diplomas from the* Royal College of Surgeons of England, and in inviting applications time should be allowed to receive such from the United Kingdom.

A meeting of the ladies interested in St. Barnabas's Church was held in Mr T. H Webb's Music Room, View Road, at 3 p.m. yesterday to form a needlework guild to make an organised and united effort to raise funds for parish work. There was a large attendance, and 28 of those present enrolled their names and paid the fees and subscriptions for the current year. Officers were duly elected, including a committee of four to purchase materials for those who might require them. Six short but comprehensive rules ware unanimously adopted, and ordered to be printed. It was resolved to hold quarterly meetings, and an annual sale of work at Easter, the proceeds of which should be devoted to form tho nucleus of a fund to liquidate the debt upon the church. The ladies must be complimented upon the harmonious and businesslike manner in which they have launched their under taking, and Mr Webb, the very popular organist and choir-master of the church, must surely feel proud at having been chosen auditor of the society, thus being the only gentleman admitted into their confidence.

The dancing competition and Scottish entertainment at the City Hall to-night should draw a large audience, more especially as the price of admission is fixed at a very low figure. The contestants for the honour of the Highland dancing cham pionship are both in splendid form, and, competing on equal terms, there is sure to be a fine display of skill. The judges and referee have been appointed as follows : — Judge for R. M. Munro, Mr A. Edwards ; judge for J. G. Harper, Captain A. J. Mc- Leod ; referee, Captain Farquhar.

Mr H. Exley, evangolist, has promised to deliver his interesting and instructive lecture on "The Catacombs of Rome," in the Christians' Meetingl House, Cook-street, under the auspices of the New North Road Church, on Friday night. As Mr Exley has traversed these tombs of tlie early Christians, he can speak from what he has witnessed ; and as the public generally are invited free, those who have not heard this thrilling re?oi-d of those ancient heroes should not allow this opportunity to slip.

The " Bible Standard :> for August offers to its readers a well-digested number of articles and extracts of weighty interest. The first lengthy extract is from a discourse on eternal life by an American writer, fol lowed by a commentary on the question, "Is the law the Christian's rule of life?" by R. Govett, and Mr Minton's arguments againsc the popular doctrine of eternal torment. Among the remaining instruc tive papers will be found " The Desert of Sin," "The Narrow . Way," "The Lion's Den" (by Mr Aldridge), "Mr Cornford on Immortality," " Religious Progress in Brooklyn," "The Midnight Chorus," "The Sun Standing Still," " Dramsellers," a number of pithy essays ; an excellent poem by Lowell, the American poet, sketches and thoughts on home and temperance, church and current news, preachers' plan, and other matters of per manent value. We may add that this monthly magazine will be found serviceable to persons outside the religious community, for whose special benefit the publication was originally published.

An interesting event in England lately was the marriage of the,fair heroine of the sensational " Sebright Nullity Suit," Miss "Giddy" Scott, to the man of heart, Mr Richard Russell. On this occasion, a bis hop officiated instead of' a registrar, and ib is not on record that the bride flung her wedding ring about when the ceremony came to an end. The decree nisi pro nounced six months back was only made absolute three weeks ago,so that little time has been lost.

The Buffalo Minstrels had another crowded audience at the Opera House last evening; when the programme of the previous night waß repeated with renewed success. Most of the items were loudly applauded, and evidently met with hearty appreciation.

The following extract from a private letter, dated " Honolulu, July 7th," will be of interest as throwing some light upon the recent bloodless revolution there. The writer says :—" Unfortunately, things have been very rotten in all matters .relating to Government. King Kalakaua is a most absolute monarch ;. and the Constitution, most unfortunately, gave him the power. Clever and designing men, for their own aggrandisement, havo taught him and found him a very apt pupil. His Prime Minister, Mr M. Gibson, is a clever, un scrupulous, and thoroughly dishonest man. The treasure of the country has been squan dered .in the most reckless manner. The foreigners combined together and broke out in open revolution last week. We pre viously drew up a draft-of a new Constitu tion, and the King was compelled to sign it. The Government tried to stop our arms from being landed, and we went and took them. Two days afterwards the Go vern men t landed a large consignment of arms, and wo took them likewise. Wear rested the Prime Minister, his son-in-law, and some others, and yesterday wus a yrand day. The King signed the new Constitu tion. History does not record a similar case, 1 am sure, where a Government was forcibly overthrown without a shot being fired or a drunken brawl. The whole affair was managed admirably."

Noticing Mr J. A. Connell's maiden poli tical speeches, which are on sale in Dunedin, '•Civis" says:—"l have read the said speeches myself with great advantage to my digestion, and can recommend them with confidence to any friends of mine—dyspep tic or otherwise -who want a laugh, and, as is fitting1 for these hard times, want it cheap. Mr Connell's maiden political speeches are to be had, be it observed, at the reasonable price of Id. Buy the pamphlet, and ruin the doctors. In all the variegated literature of elections you will hardly find its fellow. What one most ad mires is the pluck shown in publishing along with these ' maiden speeches' all the unmaidealy interruptions that hampered their delivery. It is wisdom, as well as pluck ; for, as Hamlet remarks, there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. Publishat your own* expense the spiteful criticisms of your enemies," show in that way that you think there is no mischief in them, and you will have half persuaded other people to think sc too." While admiring the skill of the Tactician in this matter. " Civis " finds fault with him for apologising for the strong language made use of when speaking of the unem ployed, and asks :—" Why weakly excuse, or painfully explain away, the very climax of the speech ? If I were an opponent of Mr Connell, I should feel, disposed to for give him a good many things for the sake of that big, big D."

The prizes won afc the recent Presbytery examination were presented last evening, in St. James's Church. The attendance was much smaller than might have been ex pected. Rev. J. Macky presided, and Rev. R. Soinmervillo read out the list of prize winners, and each child received his or her reward in. the form of a handsome book. Bible Knowledge : Avondale School, George and Lily Read, 100 (equal), Ist prizes; Elizabeth J. Ingram, 98, second; St. Luke's, Minnie Law, 95, thiid; Sfc. Andrew's, Bessie Mill, 94, fourth; St. Luke's, Georgina Herd, 92, fifth ; Avon dale, W..N. Ingram, 90, sixth ; Sfc. Luke's, Minnie Lennox] 89, seventh; St. James's, James Drummond, 88, eighth; Helen Mc- Gibbon, 87, ninth; St. Luke's, W. H. Hales, 86, tench. Catechism: St. Andrew's, Agnes P. Law, 100, first; Avon dale, W. N. Ingram, 99, second; George Read, 98, third ; St. Luke's, Minnie Gor man, 97, fourth ; St. James's, James Drum mond and George Brown, 96 (equal), fifth prizes; St. Luke's, Emily Yates and Minnie Lennox; Avondale, John Day, 95 (the three equal), six prizes; St. Luke's, Stewart Ryburn and Georgina Herd, 93, seventh ; Minnie Law, 92, eight; Frances Alley, 90, ninth ; Annie Nome, 88, tenth. The following received prizes as being first in their individual schools : - Bible know ledge : Mangere, W. and J. Scott, 27 (equal); Otahuhu, Ada Carruth, 64; St. Stephen's, Annie Whitelaw, G7 ; St. Peter's, Goorge Nelson Gash, 64. Catechism : Ota huhu,-Mary Hamilton, SI; Mangore, Annie Hen wood, 80. The examiners were the Revs. D. J. Steele and Campbell Ad dresses appropriate to the occasion were delivered by the Revs. Campbell, Runci man, MoCalluin, Monro, and Macnicol,- and the proceedings closed with votes of thanks to the examiners and the committee of St. James's for Lhe use of the church.

The attention of our readers is called to the sale by Mr Edward Leydon,in Norman street, Mount. Roskill Road. Any person requiring furniture should attend, as the goods are of first-class quality, well-made, and very little worn. The auctioneer has definite instructions to sell ftt whatever the goods fet^h,

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amono- other <»iK- i-e been a; h opinion that "indu^l ,aDoC^ good temper" ££*£ ck*rfalj> Mr SealeythouX be B**» <C ** Hannaford. Mr StJr ,?* »«befeJ*s -last speaker. He kt? 7 dlSsea^ & for the reason t haEff thin?^ ssssasg ous" for ever aftenvai^PPyaßdgS; Many people will re^., ' there is little hope o >t A l6ahl^ brachb peraiahently reco^^M disease which has a&5 g>"»»i atrophyof theopS nerve^,^ { to be feared that total ht^ lt»N ultimately overtake hij rS ever so much affected ta:,elus severinsr his n«n .?stonece^ NewZealandTottgSv^H is manager; but a subtE^S appointed, who will take S Lasl *H tionof theduties-S-inh^S' Mr Vollbracht's coS^9^ Since hxs youth Mr VoUbTi connected with the tobacco S in Germany, then in tS nTS*+* with truth be- caUed Te 'i ol' the tobacco growing and manuW dustry in tlis colony 5S??> seven years Mr VoUbrwht St k m,f fc.^du Ous l y in ertabliff ft 1 able industry in the colony 3' i** special attention to the■Z&SJ^,'* of the best quality and S?o^ the climate an> Boi f of^tS?? addition to the work CO nn2 \ promoting and formintr „ . tncts, personaHy eivinfr in,t n !^ fc nearly 200 diffei/nt S?tS2 part of the colony, with the 3£ can now grow splendid-tobam. ft dustry is .now -h^) farmers and growers havotekenSj our leaf proving good, orderswfi received font, for Australia. WrH session d^Parliament, ' ]fc'vS petitioned for some consideration fH Gov-ernmont on the; ground,of hbS to the colony Although the pS LonHiuttee-made- no recommendationa his behalf, it b probable that afresh cation may be more successful, espS m view of the calamity t which hasZ1 taken Mr Vollbracht- wamtm^,

To-morrow evening, afc 8 o'clock ]fc Greenshields will, give a lecture at ftfr dustrial Exhibition. Subject: "Tl» 1,. ventor qf .Printed Yarns.and Their YiLi Applications in the Manufacture of (fl.! Tablecoversi-• Curtains. ' Fringes. Mv Fancy Work, :etat":< 6 -■ — Tne next fortnightly meeting for ptacfe of the. Auckland Liedertafel will be held in thecourt-room, Forester's Hall, Karai™. hape Road, on Friday evening next, m mencing at 7.45 p.m. sharp.""Srio% 9 p.m. a In an interesting communicsfa a another column-, Professor BroWndealW' the • proposal noted in our colwmis'ta night that the Government shonld o%» substantial' reward-,f or the1 discovery ola ecocomical method of treating the nb tory oresof-the Hauraki districS; Welw other facts and correspondence beftrkg<e the subject, which will be dealt with into course^ . . -• ■

Mr D. F. Evans will hold a sale of supeda household furniture, together with arw collection of curios, carvings, etc, afc J& Vardon's, Hepburn-street, to-morrow, »i 11 o'clock, and we beg to direct our reads1! special attention to the same. Tlefni* ture is almost new and of a superior class.. The demand for the great America remedy, Hop Bitters, in this part of the writ has become so great that the Hop Bittenta1 pauy, whose headquarters are at Rodiep. New York. U.S A., have been compeM Ij open a laboratory in Melbourne. ItisiacOT1 of Mr M. H. Van Bergh, a gentleman of WW years' experience with this Company MjljJ trade n.ay bo assured of receivM.pw equal to the parent house, and the m courteous treatment The Hop Bitters wj1 pany have establishments at Ifj Paris, Antwerp, Belgium, Breda, HoflM«J Toronto, and their American Bitters arep bably the best known medicine in the worm Food fou Consumptives, ScorrtEiimswl' Pure Cod Liver Oil with HvroFHoamw J Lime and Soda, is a most wonderful nod w» Consumptive, ft not onlj- gives strength tsA «* the flesh, but heals the irritation ofU» *» P lungs. 11 is very palatable: children tate il Iw » and in all wasting diseases both for MUltf » children it is a marvellous iliod and wtaft "T ■uul small bottles of all Chemists. 4SMwaaMi .

SPORTING NEWS.

Retjter cables that Industry and Pb»* have been scratched for the MelbonmeCif The Victoria Racing Club haw jg the minimum weight for future nit »"" i caps to 6st 71b. 'J i

THE GISBORNE MURDERERS.

CAPITAL SENTENCE COBM^ ; (BY TELEGRAPH--^ ASSOCIATION.} WEtLnfGTON.tbis^' The capital sentence on theGis^meP murderers has been commuted to p servitude for life.

HIGH TONED CHRISTCHURCH.

The Rowdy Meeting atliOir (BYTELEGBAPH-mV^COERESPO^) CHiusTCHnECH.this* The " Star "comments s Woll^ graceful rowdyism at a meeting^ electorate, convened fc* JJ^rf evident from the outset that ttF^ ings would be disorderly, ■*. rf y of larrikins had got possess O f the building, <**£* the hall, provided J d r<*;J plies of rotten deed, the number of deC o« stage was so great, d r^l!ftr lyorg< so far advanced, *»»*» r£go D fO rat hunt must have b^ Bß^ previously. As rf tWPJmA "T* rats and eggs_was not g^ir^i was brought into ™ Toombes, of Linwood jn manfully to M». W* "Sffr ». *J support and one or two persons were ej without a *f t °SSSiad'»TO Reese was not # «Sn I*»* > but eventually the «JJrlrtl»O scribable, and flj «Star" urges the etog^ ** to blame for the d^ em vigorous measures to P« m

THE AUCKLAND jEVENIMU STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST- ft 1887.

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BexeFactohs.--" When a hoard of omin cmt phyaiciaiw and tslienilstH announced the dig-. covery that by combiuiiif? koiiio well-known Tuhinblc ror.'iuaton a mont wonderful medicine ■v*uß produced, wliich would euro such a wide ran«e of diseases that moat nil other remedies could lie dispensed with, many wore sceptical, but proof of its merits by notual trial has dis polled all doubt, and to-fmy tho discoverers of that ureatmedicine, Dr. Soulch American Cos Hop Hitturs, are honoured nnd blessed by all a3 ••iKjfftCtprs,' Heat!, A.



j^ 0 T I C E. The Business heretofore conducted in Xew Zealand by ARNOLD, JUNES, & Co. Will hereafter ho carried on under the stylo of ARNJOLD, CHENEY, & Co., KAURI GUM MERCHANTS AND Imtoktkrs of American Merchandise. All outßtandiing accounts against and due to Mcs&» Arnold, Mines and Co. will be collected and paid by their successors. F. R. WEBB, Attorney Auckland, N.Z., July 20, lfS'. TTVOXALD W. JACK AND Co., PONSONBY TtOAl), Are Selling — Ladies' well-made Ulsters at 5s lid each i Faahionable Jackets at half-price Extra-wide Coloured Cushnieru at Is per yard, or 8 yards for 7s Gd Ladies' Straw Hals at "d each Corsets. Is Hd uer pair, worfcti 3»Gd Ad-wool Shirting, Is per yard Our Ladies' SfcoCldrig&and Gloves, atls per pair. are extra good value Other Goods pro^OFtionate'y cheap. DONALD W. JACK AND Co., I I'ossokby Road. BETTER BUY NEW GOODS at our prices than faulty onea at auction. G A X 3d i ; c X GARLICS & CRANWELL'S C K. A N W ie L "A IS THE CHEAP FURNISHING HOUSE. E" IXAMINE our Fifty-five Shilling "Com -1 blnation" Double Iran Bedstead and VVirowoyo Matti'oaa. lIX 'MINE our Thirty-eight Shilling J A Jombination" Singlo Iron'ltuds'.cad und Wire . • . c Mattress. W~ IitEWOVE. Mattresses for Double Bedsteads, 40s, 30s;cash, discounts per cent. ' \S7IKEWOVE Mattresees for Single; V 7 Bedsteads, 22s Cd, 30s; cash, discount 5 per cent. ______^__ I)oijble j ron Bed \j stead and Upholstered Spring Mattress, 50s and 70s. __ "/COMBINATION" Single Iron Bed \j stead and Upholstered Spring Mattress, 35s and 00s. / A X LIC X & CIIANW ELL have vTT Reduced Prices to meet the hard time's. "OEUSSELSandTAPEiiTEY CARPETS i) in great Variety at Reduced Prices. VQ PAIRS of Wbito and Ecru Lace O j)®i»> Curtains just received, and will be sold at uaj.k raicK; same class of goods our last lot wore that we sold at hall' price. BLANKETS ordered from Manufacturer before the rise in wool: cheap. j "|" KON BEDSTEADS and Bedding of all JL kinds ready for delivery; cheap. STRONG, CANE OHAIItS ,frpm 3s i)d. T>ATEMT ROLLER, BLlND~(coinplete), JT 3b 6d.- T INOLEUM, from 2s ."3d per yard. AILCLOTH from Is square ya cl. /■"IARLICK & CKANWELL invite you \JT to inspect their stock before purchasing elsewhere. Furnish your House from GARLICK & C RAN WELL, Oa bin mniA k khs, QUEEN STKEET, AUCKLAND. BO NA-F ID E CjALB AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST OK JEWEL LER V, WATCII.ES, . CLOCKS, ELECTRO-PLATE, AND SILVERWARE. HIT O H N, Having purchased the Bankrupt Stock "of A. Alky at a heavy discount, now oilers t.he whole of the same at a iargo reduction oil'lir.-t cost. Beinj: about, to relinquish his Auckland business, and having purchased the old established business of T5. Peterson & Co., Chi'istchurch, ho has determined to in clude in the sale the whole of his large and valuable stock at a DISCOUNT OF THIRTY PER CENT. OFJT MARKED PRICES. This is a good opportunity for acquir ing really good articles and High-class Jewellery for Wedding and Birthday Gifts, considerably under original cost. H. KOH N, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. X^T ANTED KNOW N. jubileel^ejoicing s. We havG i ust opened out an IMMENSE SHIPMENT ok WINTER GOODS Comprising everything New and Choice in JUBILEE TWEEDS, Specially to our order (can't be got anywhere else in Auckland). JUBILEE WORSTEDS JUKTLEE SUITINGS JUBILEE OVERCOATINGS JUBILEE TROUSERINGS The demand for above goods hna exceeded our most sanguine expectations. Customers will kindly bock their orders early and prevent disappointment. NO ADVANCE! IN PEICE. SPECIAL LINE OF MOSGIEL (for a few weeks only), to measure, 35s pc r suit. Everyone can afford to be Well-dre; ised for Her 'Majesty's Jubilee. FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. "Veni, Vim, Vici." The Largest Tailoring Concern i Zealand. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. McBRIDE), ■ MERCHANT TAILORS, 1 JIPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS, MILITARY AND NAVAL CONTRAC TORS, COMMKRCJK-STItKET. A'JCKLAND. ■\TEW SEASON'S TEAS. Our first shipment of :},502 packages has ar rived, ana we invite the attention of thu trade to the selection made by our txpe.rienccd buyers in Foochow, guided by the standard of the most successful Teas of last season. The balk ol! tUc shipment comes from the cele brated Panyong district, and is ol! the various raages o£ value adapted 1 o this market. Buyers will iind the chavacter of these Teas particularly good, and our prices iixed on the lowest basis of importers' profit. Liquoring samples on application. L. D. NATHAN fc Co. MACINTOSHES, a Bargain.—At J. H. Daiton's, Tailor, Victor.a-stroct East.



j£?KA GIVEN AWAY! FIRST PRIZE, £30; SECOND PRIZE, £15 ; THIRD PRIZE, £a. A. WOOLLAMS & Co.'s GUESSING COMPETITION is OPEN TO ALL. No risk ;no entranco fee. How many Beans are contained in the glass cylinder on view In our window ? The above valuable money prizes will he awarded for the TIUIEK IVKAREcST Gukssks CnjiiiictitJon closes on Docoinber 61, when Ihe Doana will be. counted and the prizes awarded to the successful competitors. Names of presiding Comniittoo are beyond all dispute, and may bo had on application. Every 10s spent a'; our establishment entitles tho purchaser to a guess. Gentlemen who have dealt with us dur ing I'BS7, and who have not, recorded their guesses, are respectfully invited to call and do so without delay. OUR HALF-YEARLY CLEARING SALE Has fust commenced. S,CO' yards of splendid VV inter Tweeds to be sold before Sept. I. Trousers.. 10s ! Suite...3ss. All-wool Tweeds from '.. 2s Sd per yard. JSo reasonable oiler refused. Ca'l on A. WOOLLAMS & Co., SYDENHAM HOUSE GREY-STREET. New Zealand ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITS. LOOK OU T FOR THIS WEEK'S ISSUE! The best number yet. Everyone should buy it. This Week's Features Are— At the Skating Rink A New Girls' Society Boojum's Sister's Hair At the Musicale " Gcnooine I'ictors" Awthaw's Trouble Nimbleby's Reminiscences " I dot a tift'neck" Proportionate Impecunious . Tho Final Heat An Adelaide Incident A Good Reason Missed the Mark The Spring Poet Going on Better The One-mile Walk Feminine Diplomacy Culture Below Stairs. THERE ARE SEVERAL SPLENDID STORIES IN THIS NUMBER. RTT "O ARTL ET T, o XJL» JL> PHOTOGRAPHER. Mrs BARTLETT begs to announce that she has purchased the above business. In thanking her past patrons and friends for their uniform kindness, Mrs Bartlett also takes this opportunity of stating that the BUSINESS will be carried on under the saino title in the future, and that overy offort will be made to give satisfaction. MR EDWARDS Having kindly consented to take charge of tho Studio will be a sufllcient guarantee that all work will be pone in tlie same high-class style as hitherto PRICES GREATLY REDUCED, Both oi' first sktiriKs and extra copies. MRS BARTLETT, 211, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. mi-IE "MELBOURNE AGE." Circula- JL iion.(io,Coudaily. The largest Commercial. Advertising, and General N wspaper in the Colonies, trice, id ;0s (id per quarter. The "LEADER," 13 pages. The best Farm ins, Agricultural, and General Weekly News paper. Price, (id :0s tid per quarter. The "ILLUSTRATED A UST KALIAN NEWS" (New Zealand Edition). The leading Monthly Illustrated Newspaper. Single num bors.O'd; double numbers, with coloured plate, Is. Agents: Messrs1 Kidd and VVUdman, Upton and Co., and K. Waytc. Auckland; and all i-ews Agents. Post free. DR. BOND (late .Resident Surgeon Auckhuul Hospital), Karangahape Road, near corner of Upper Queen-street. Hours of Consultation—At Residence : 8 to 9 a.m., 2 to 3 p.m., 7 to S p.m. At Edson's, 200, Queen-street: 11 a.m., 12.30 p.m. Telephone 132.