SHIPPING.

Fu_.st.t-This evening, -.50. SUNRISE—To-morrow morniutr. 7.1.' Moon's Age—First Quarter, SO.o, 4.59 p ra,

HIGH WATER.

AUCKLAND -This evening, 9.11; to-morrow morning, 9.!./. „,, . , ~ ~ Manukau Heads. ~~ Tins evening, 11.51; to-morrow morning, 0.12 Kaipaba Heads.—To-morrow morning, 0.51; to-morrow afternoon, 1.12.

ARRIVALS.

lona, s.s., from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

Gerda, s.s., for Greymouth lona, s.s., for Barrier Levuka,'barque, for Fiji Wellington, s.s., for Whangarei Tarawera, s.s., for Russell

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Eotomahana, from Thames, Friday, 1.30 p.m. Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-day, 5 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, Friday, 1 a.m. Richmond, from Sydney, early Mariposa, from San Francisco, Friday

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Centurion, sh., __U(_T, let. Honcton _uu_. ./ Rangitikei, ..hip, loading at Loudon Lutterworth, bq., loft London April 8 Routcnbeck, bq., NTQS (via Otago), loft

Glasgow March 10 Elinor Vernon, sch., JSFK, loft New York Feb. 5, via Dunedin Star of .lie East, from New York, via Dunedin Arab, bq., to leave New York April 2, via Dunedin Dame, bq., to leave Java April 16 C. W. Janes, bq., left New York Feb. _, via

Lyttelton Victoria, bq., from Hamburg, via Lyfctel

ton and Dunedin Eillan Donan, bn., left Newcastlo May 21 Sybil, schr., from a cruise Ryno, schr., from a cruise Fleetwing, schr., from a cruise Mailo, schr., from a cruise Three Cheers, schr., from Timaru Olive, schr., from a cruise Louie, sch., left Picton May 18

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Hermione, sh., for London, loading Eastcrhill, bq., for London, early Hcinrich Bauer, bq., for New York, early Mariposa, for Sydney, immediately after ar

rival from 'Frisco Tarawera, for Melbourne, via the South,

Friday, noon Wanaka, s.s., for the South, from One hunga, Friday, 4 p.m. Omapero, for the South, to-day, 0 p.m.

IMPORTS.

Per Nellie M. Slade, from New York,— SO cases lung balsam, 50 cases painkiller, 43 pieces marble, 10 cases of varnish, 5 boxes tobacco. From Nelson : 12 tons bonedust.

Tho s.s. Kn.hu arrived at Gisborne from this port at 5.30 p.m. yesterday. The s.s. Gerda sailed for Groymouth at 10 a.m. to-day.

After discharging inward cargo here, the Nellie M. Slade is to load gum for New York.

The barque Rewa arrived at London from this port prior to the 25th inst., having mado the passage in about 11G days.

The schooner Mailo is expected to arrive from the Islands about tho end of the pre sent month.

Mr G. B. Broadhurst was the only pas senger booked for Auckland by tho P. and O. s.s. Bengal, which left London on April 7th. -;.„•- l

The ship America will complete dis-' charging her inward cargo to-morrow, and the ship Oamaru should also be discharged., a few days hence.

The s.s. Arawata is having quite a lengt'ny stay at this port. Sho is to remain T/ero until Monday, at 5 p.m:, when sho leaves on her regular trip to Fiji.

The Cunard liner from Queenst-jw-n to Boston ran down a fishing smaok off Cape Clear on April G. Two of the 0.-ew of the fishing boat were drowned.

The R.M.S. Mariposa hav.'.Bg left San Francisco on the 20fch inst., is. due to arrive here to-morrow, and will mo at likely put in an appearance early.

The s.s. 'Australia'left.. Wellington for Auckland, via East Coa./. ports, yesterday, lassengey*:. Mesdame.. Wilkinson, Loates, and E. Dates, Misses Hans, Craig, and -Aik'e (2], Messrs Grey and Pope.

Mr Gouk has decided to postpone further efforts to float tho cutter Mercury till the spring all attempts to got her. off the beach having so far been frustrated by bad weather. J

Messrs Staley, Radford an d Company quote (April 8) sailing vessel rates from . °o. , i f-"£ klar -d- :-Ro «gh measure ment, 27s 6d to 3.», . iine) 4f j.» wei hfc 25& •to 30a; cement. f 5s per cr . sk- steamer : Rough m oas.«;.. cmenbjso - fco s{sg fl 7{l _ to 7os ; h><- ;dium fi n e, 60s. to 60s. ~ .j.s. Tarawera left this port at 6 p.m. J^- 3 'erday, and arrived at Russell at 6 ais morning. Sho is to coal at Opua, return here early to-morrow morning, and leave for Melbourne, via the South, at noon. ' ,

Tho s.s. lona arrived from East Coa..t ports early this morning, with the following passengers : — From Tauranga : Messrs Wynn. Williams, Shaw and Browning. From Tairua : Messrs Geldard and Shelly. From Mercury Bay : Mrs Page, Messrs J. Morton, W. Morton, Bloxsomc, Thompson, Master Milne. The lona left again for Great Barrier at 8 a.m. to-day.

A continuance of bad weather is seriously interfering with shipping communication between West Coast ports. Telegrams received to-day from Manukau Hsads, stated that the wind was still hlowin _• strong and squally from the S.W., and tha bar rough. The s.s. Oreti,outward bound, was again detained in the Manukau to day.

The Melbourne people apparently have considerable difficulty in keeping their port open to modern steamships. Owing to in sufficient water at tho Williamsfcown pier, the Orient Co.'s steamship Orizaba had to be removed to the stream to complete her loading, her captain declining to placo his, steamer in any risk simply because anothev steamer chose to do so.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Melbourne, -May 25.—Sailed : Waira rapa, for the Bluff. Lyttelton, May 25.—Sailed : Hawea, for the North. Passenger for Auckland, Mr Byre. Port Chalmers, May 25. —. Sailed : Kenilworth, for Oamaru. Rotomahana, for the NortlL Passengers (saloon) for Auck land : Misses Allan, Rennie, Mcsdames Chapman and Levin. For Sydney: Mr and Mrs Macdonald.

WIIAN..ART.I, this day.—Sailed: Welling: ton, for Auckland, 10 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

. Evening Star Office, this day. The Auckland Grocers' Association quotes the wholesale prico of fresh butter Is pet lb, and fresh eggs Is 9d per do_.en,delivered tor the week ending Juno 2. The above quotations refer to prime om ality only.

INSPECTION OF SCHOOLS.

The City Schools Committee last night acted a sensible part in thanking the head-master of Beresford-streot School for boldly challenging the system of inspection in vogue in prim ary schools. Mr Harrison's re pott on the subject, the substance of which we published yesterday, dis closed ample ground for the belief that the present system is most unsatisfac tory to the country, besides being per plexing to the teachers and discouraging to the pupils. With the Committee's re solution to refer the mater to the Board of Education, and the recommendation that tho syllabus should be altered in the way of reducing the number of subjects taught, our only fault is that the latter clause is not more compre hensive. To examine fifth or sixth standard pupils in 32 different subjects, many of them of great difficulty, is bad enough, but the evil is increased when the framing of the questions is left to the learned ingenuity of in dividual inspectors. Inspection under such circumstances is quito valueless for purposes of comparison; it is unfair to the different teachers ; and it is inimical to the cause of education. When Inspector A. reports 83 per cent, of passes one year in a given school, and Inspector B. in the next makes it 87, there is evidence of spmp

consistency in the method pursued; but when it comes Inspector C.'s turn, a:icl he reports only 40 ■ per cent, of passes, the discrepancy is so o-laring as to call for somo remark. It is therefore desirable that tlie Board of Education should go further than sug gested by the School Committee, and should move the Government to frame a series of questions to be used by all inspectors throughout the colony in their examinations for the different standards. Such is the method pursued elsewhere, and found to work satisfactorily. These questions should be framed by several skilled teaching experts so as to be of the greatest value. But even supposing the crooked and catchy questions of the most crotchety of inspectors to be adopted, a great point would be gained by the securing of uniformity, thus supplying correct data for judging of the efficiency of the different schools from year to year, and for > comparing the work done in one district with that- done elsewhere. The bad physical results flowing from the pre sent system of " cramming " have often been commented upon, and nothing further need be said on that score, since it would be piling Pelion upon Ossa to add to the mass of proof on the subject. It must be apparent that the evil is greatly aggravated when, after a year's hard toil at the 32 subjects of examination, pupils find themselves worried by enigmatical questions, put, perhaps, by a very learned but unsympathetic inspector. And this brings u» to another matter, and that is the necessity for introducing a regulation that every person ap pointed to the position of Inspector of Schools should have had, say, ten years' experience of teaching. This would ensure a more sympathetic execution of the work, without in any way im pairing its efficiency. We have re cently expressed the opinion that the Board of Education should recognise as one of its most important functions the duty of- standing between the teachers and inspectors, and in the question now raised an opportunity has. arisen for proving how far they are animated by a due sense of their responsibilities to the public.

Considering that his visit to the colonies was too brief to enable him to speak authoritatively on matters connected with these new lands, Lord Aberdeen does not intend to inflict a book of his travels and impressions upon the English public. We are led to understand, however, that an other noble Lord, now in the colony, but who has not yet visited Auckland, intends to add another to tho list of books on New Zealand and Australia by old world visitors.

We are glad to hear that two Christmas sketches in Samoa by that clever Auckland artist, Mr C. E. Boodle, have been accepted for a two-page illustration of the " London Graphic." The manager, in notifying the acceptance of these sketches, says: "The manager will also be very pleased to see others, as the sketches are considered re markably good." .

With reference to the vacancy in the PoEt Albert School, alluded to in a paragraph which appeared last Saturday, it ought to have been mentioned that Mr G. Revell, who is one of the applicants, holds a certificate from' the Department of Science and Art, South Kensing ton, and also has high testimonials from the Education Department of Great Britain. He is also a certificated teacher. Class D, under the Board of Education of New Zealand, and was for eight years teacher of the Papakura schooL

Lamb's porridge meal is making its way into popular favour, affording another proof of the axiom that next to naving a good thing for sale, the best plan is to let the public know of it. Through advertising the virtues of. this new food, Mr Lamb has received an order from Sydney for a thousand bags. An Auckland baker. Mr James Lyle, is also likely to become an extensive purchaser of the porridge meal, as ho has devised a method of working it into rolls or " scones," which are as palatable as they are nutritious and easily digestible.

We have received the following letter with reference to the 'bus accident on Tuesday night, which shews that there was no blame attributable to the driver of tho 'bus : —To the Editor : Sir, —In endeavouring to get out of the way of one 'bus, whilst crossing^ Wellesley-street last night, I was knocked down by one of the horses of the next 'bus, and in endeavour ing to save myself got between the horses* and one wheel wont over'my arm, causing one of tho bones to be split. The driver called a cabman, who took me to Dr. Lewis, and when I got there I saw the 'bus driver, who told me he had run over me and would see me in the morning, and after being at tended to by Dr. Lewis I came home to my lodgings. — Yours truly, Herbert H. Small.

"Uncle Tom's Cabin" was 'performed last night at the Opera House to a poor audience, which appeared thoroughly to enjoy itself. Of the numerous characters, Mr Alexander, as Simon Legree, Mr J. J. Walsh," as Uncle Tom, and Miss Nelly Simmonds, aa Topsy, were very good, tho character of Eliza Harris being poorly sup ported, to the great detriment of the piece. The scenory, especially in the frozen-river scene, painted by Messrs Kendall Clark and Pulford, is very good. To-night and to-morrow are the last evenings of this play, when " The Octoroon " takes its place upon the hoards. It would be a good idea to somewhat lengthen the dancing of the Katchuka .in the first act; this pretty Spanish danco is seldom seen in Auck land.

Mr S- Brooking, Secretary to the Newton Schools Committee, has received a reply from Mr S. Rout, Secretary of ths Scripture Gift Association, to the effeGt that " the Association will perfectly agree to the removal or obliteration of the special leaflet named, if such accords with the con sciences of most of the members of school committees." The leaflet objected to is gummed in at the end of three volumes of tho now work " Queen Victoria and Her Reign" which wore presented with other volumes to the School Committee.

" Football" writes denying '■' Devonport's statement that considerable dissatisfaction was expressed by.many residents of Devon port on Saturday afternoon last respecting the collection of an entrance fee at the Domain ; the entrance fee was sixpence, and not a shilling as stated, and only one person declined to pay. The Domain Board has power to close the Domani, and can charge for admission. As 20 per cent, of the gross proceeds are handed over to the Domain Board for expenditure on tho ground, and the balance retained- by the Auckland Rugby Union for expense in connection with visiting teams and matches, he does not think the public have much to complain of, nor does he think they do pomplain,

A very Bucces.fur~~^^^il: connection with Mrs T. &%_! Masonic liall, and h_ K- t'111 tbv "&■ weather, W ij'f At" Wright and W. rUL-*l^ \rl duties of M.C.'s Jo^ CarriM *'j"J teß s.va S i n »S^2l: to promote the _S* »> her M Mr Geo. John.to n J2T_ « ft?sl thoroughness, Sj^Vlfti was discoursed' by jjj' W <W>» theevemnG; songs were C oi,\th^ x f Wn-ht A| G . Carter C«^fl Mr C. H. Humphries.. Edl»°.o Mr William Duncan ■_ • I tradict a statement .-__ lres US l, ■ '\He r aldnhirhe? s t\\Ci. night at Mr Hod 4' *^ ake Cfeil that when Mr Hodt. 2_>^SB subject he misapprSßS 5 judge that it would be I^.^W Duncan to do so. ' At the meetingof tho ...... _, ."' ''■'' :\W: to-morrow Mr Cooper i 8 BK^ % i the resolution of th e T.n .° Ve;'TK December, 1886, ran^ me ntsfor4eS£|Ml in the public schools, be a.LMH __Xffi^'«-*ffSlM Wildman'lwJCnMaß the agent, Mr Smythe, hS^BI steamer kanaka fo.' T_iVSB not arriving until after theZ*tK_H steamer. ueParti«.jlffl-^ A meefnng will take pl ace at JH^ h-nga Hall on.TuesdaynSt^Ml augurate a local branch of tKISP the Prevention of Cruelty to SB I « expected that the ari/ggSM Burt) and members of the _.«_§}» tive Committee will be present TH! TheNewZealaud.Radic^Eef^.iftil have lately passed several £g«l hitter,, with reference to the c_SM| standard oi value since 1875 &»_■__ M.H.R., writes as follows by fi |S member of that Society:^-S2_____ the depression largely to' _n nf _ff k___i the same opinion, and- believe Z_H unsettlement of value so ca. se dSJß duce the same jg reat conviilsioKW worlathatit did m the past .^M those convulsions will take none«_!_____ but I fancy it will be the laboufiiM this time that will be the movin. CH I much fear that as the derangektiH widespread none but an'liteiH change in the currency could efoW remedy." ~ 'BR The annual statutory -meetii§ 'i Jl Deyonport Borough Cpuncfl took p_»„H night, the Mayor (MrM. NiccollpSß and the annual accounts as receive, toll from Mr Fitzgerald (Controller a_i S tor-General), were laid, on the table, i„H Auditor-General, in his notf^rfifcJb the correctness of the • accounts,-to4«_R| sion to call attention to the fact" ___; _>B__ examining auditors have reported %_H favourably of the manner, in wMcIkH ratebooks are kept.". and: (___«&_■[ hope that " no necessity will arise faqJh remarks in future." After some _igit-if cussion the accounts were'adppftdj'andtljHß proceedings ended. : . ; • . fe At the usual weekly, ;__3e__-,heldaf_H David's Church last eveDm_.JJrMc.WJHi the respected Presbyterian mtafeM: delivered a very interesting-addreaa odbH objects, nature, and" resufte of the .____ carried on by him in the 'city /and -uk-H which created a most favoiirable impr___m on the minds of those present; but ovri_gaK the meagre attendance, .on account of liM .nfavourable weather,, it was, on -_e_jHj gestion of Rev. Mr ■ .wW^ie_r_]v': t__m ported by Mr Lamb and(6fc^agsiJ.lß give Mr McPherson-;.-_ opporW^JH briefly addressing the.conpegaUonatW close of the forenoon semce'iie_tSa_laß as the meeting felt assured that this _U_ffl_ had only to be heard to secure for X mission the hearty sympathy, and '■ mf___ of the people. H The first meeting of : creditor.Vo^T-oH McDougal Simpson was hbld, today-Efl| Assignee po_nted.oukthat.tel»ifaptiM| carrying on business, evidently kneirteifflj doing so.at.a..loss.".' .Mr, Binney.thongHMg useless to pass a resolution condefli-to^^P such a proceeding, as most me_iiib_i_aß at the! present tiine;were :doi_g_bfi s_E| thing (i.e., knowingly^ carrying on aUfe As there was nothing in the estate,« action was taken. , --~.:■ To the Editor : Sir,—Being ia &»!* terday, May 24th, 1 and tomefriaai-* to see theremw, andl-nufi.sajftstlß very much disappointed;.a_d!_iiW few remarks in reference to the "Zm Now sir, I have seen''a good wP' different parts -of ■ the North W, J. never have I seen, so poor actep* as most of the men.were mount*-!W terdav. There were; only .fl_M:tf worth looking at..-; : V-to..#*§g to me like some of the half--_ffrtd» that you often see about a.M^S ment. Now I would ask what,it_»! horses should•- we -expectyto,;^ there were about one thousand, »J be mounted; when so'fewcaJnMt* themselves on decent oaimabr^B or any other Power were; to 1»»*""M of men anywhere on-the coast.cW« Auckland, and the-people; of ;:^H were depending on the (_ivalij|^i| them back, all I can say is, Wr-?M pity them.-I am, &c., BushmaJ.- HI To the Editor :Sir,-ThefoU«B require no comment :-Kev.,__.U.^ the well-known tent- preacher of tffl j has, during the: past few; jee^g, cupying St. GeorgeV HaU.Mftj Saturdays - moh&g' section of Christians haye-shrf^ position to him and. the pnnopJJ l • A.-.' *,v._~.Tr.nl_T .lift. SD eUl^:,' endeavourmg to promuig_w ?fey., that they W vhtu_fly_^S having the building MMgi^ Danietls for the future, with.theapprovaLofthrsbr^^ Christian community, r^ijg* atheistical lecturers,. or JSfj of any class whatever. former restrictions in;re^ o WS|^ than have Seven.h,Day«« there, though their own WVm^Q erection) would have been cw.p_ . few weeks.-I am, etc., Ui» f j The Boys' Rest,at ■*s*,& Albert-street is now in G^f!*^. a very complete'gymn^uni4ffiy|^ littlelndblgis under .%^ffif of Mr Moss, the Boys' WgM? days hence a coffee *gffifflkfb this institution,.and^tMgra^ cte , ally are of a most satisfactory,^^ . It will -be noticed in our. columns that the Treasurer^o land Scripture, Gift suggestivo appeal on ''}fP^-Ji&f The institution r _io^Z 1 thoroughly -unsectarian eg ten' years past, and its .M J J^i f com! rises the whole vinci. efi Messrs Champtaloup and ooop . Queen-street.- ;..' v Q ofo 1 « SHELL r.^P t m&Af pats delivered Jo the^.,,. Freezing Company.6 j A Wise Deacox.-- .^^."l"-^ I want you to.tol{.^o^^W^ family so well the past .^ mi v m H time, and I wl. uO-hiVi_r£lota/atW»J«i MM H n.ost of Uio neighbors « fane -.y o au _ : | sick tho same time. * , 1 medicine hereafter, • >-so' B

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

Tor ths cause that lacl-3 assistance, 3?or tho -wrong that needs resistance, Tor the future in tho distance, __n_ the good that we can do.

THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1887.

The' opening speech by Major Atkinson in thie debate on the financial proposals of the Government appears, from our special reporter's si__amaiy,to have been a slashing exposure of the utter break down of >Sir Julius Vogel's finance.

When the Budget was delivered, pointed out that the so-called savings of the year were mere adjustments of account, and the leader #of the Opposition proves this more m detail. There has been no retrenchment m any true sense of the term since the present Government came into office. Un .1-0 contrary, although the revenue last year was £65,000 more than in __-_<* or 1885, the Treasurer meets the House with a deficit which Major Atkinson shows ought to be set down a. £290,000, and the House are asked to provide for a deficit of £335,000 in the expenditure of the current year. It is this annually increasing costliness ot the Government which produces a feel ing of uneasiness throughout the coun try. Where is it to end . When we remember that the consolidated revenue is now enjoying all the relief which it can expect from the suspension of the Sinking Fund and the conversion of the public debt ; that charges have been made which increase the burden oi local taxation so considerably that one fourth of the general rate of our own municipal corporation is swept away for hospitals and charitable aid, which were formerly borne by the Colonial Ex chequer; and that still the central Go vernment is unable to pay its way, and declares that this enormous addition to the taxation of the country is unavoid able, we may well feel some uneasiness for the future

It is admitted that a large share of this deficit lias arisen through _ the growing magnitude of -our national debt, and a decrease in values which ought to assist the taxpayer in meeting the claims made upon him. But, after giving due weight to .these causes, there° is yet in the finance of the Government a total absence of any attempt to grapple with our cumbrous system of Government, which is the source of the extravagant expenditure under which the country groans. When the House of E.epresen tatives, in an unwonted spirit of self abnegation, carried a clause in the Ke presentation Bill reducing its members to 71, what happened. Did the Government avail themselves of this rare opportunity of carrying their professions of economy into prac tice. Not a bit of it. Although tho Premier declared' his concurrence with the reduction it was through the votes of himself and colleagues that the strength of the House was raised to 91. The recommendations of the Committee last session on legislative expenditure would probably have re mained a dead letter but for the resolution of a private member,' Mr Fulton, relieving the country of the payment of the passages of members' wives to Wellington. In the proposals of the Government there is absolutely nothing that even foreshadows an attempt at radical economy, while the increase in tho general taxation is to be accompani .d by a further withdrawal of support from the local bodies. So far, the attack of the leader of the Opposition upon the Government was pointed and effective, but in other res pects it leaves a feeling of disappoint ment and a sense of failure. The ob vious bid for Civil Service support was ill-timed, and there is much force in the opinions enunciated by Mr Moss that if the expulsion of Ministers means an end to the laudable efforts of the Government to foster local in dustry and to settle the land, the country will choose the lesser of two evils, and retain the present Govern ment, or a new combination in which the chief elements of the Cabinet are represented in their seats. The posi tion of the colony is bad enough—al though Sir Robert Stout is probably right when he asserted that we are no worse than our neighbours. But the disease is one that is easy of diagnosis, and ought not to be difficult of cure. A policy that would avoid, so far as may be, increasing the na tional debt, while simplifying the machinery of Government, and ap plying itself to the work of fostering the natural industries of the country and drawing upon the rich resources of the land, is all that we need to float us through our present difficulties into a secure haven of steady and assured prosperity. Somo of the luxuries we have been accustomed to will have to go in order that the money spent upon them .may be laid out in necessities, but the colouists at largo will be all the better off when they become more self-reliant.

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TVT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. MR. T. _TR-_FFOI-D, SURGEON DENTIST, Desires to inform his Patients and Friends that he has removed from Wakefield-street to moro central odious QuEE..'-Stkkkt, over Mr. Wayte's, Bookseller, opposite Wyndluun-streot. Hours from nine .a.m. till rive p.m. Hl_ll_fl_rv^l7CfirT^e hns taken is a route by which Ucftnun ideas become Fn'.ish By'it the two nations arc sisters. He speaks like Goethe, of theiMjtrit wh'fih weaves e'ernallv the living robe of divinity. He speaks like __ehtc, of tho divine mysticism ot the world, that unity of nuturo which is arrived at by dint of reasonings and abstract ions. Benell ccnt Nature grants to sufferer- from breaches of her laws tho inestimable gi ft- renewed health. It is becoming less mysterious, -he antidote for tho bane is eloso at hand—Eucalyptus glo bulus Tho friend in need is 'doing its work. Tho healing properties of this wonderful agent aro concentrated in tho Euoalyptcno Ointment, Its action is truly surprising. Aickin, Quecn ati-eet, is the maker. DR. BAKE WELL, M.D., St. Axdr., and M.R.O S„ Eno., &c, Lato Visiting Physician to the Christchurch Hospital, formerly Houso Surgeon to the Middlesex Hospital, London, and tho Stafford County Infirmary, may bo consulted at his OJtice, Hobson-street, two doors from Cook street, Consultation Fee (cash), 2s Ud ; Visits, ss. Hours :9 to 11 a.m., 3to 1 p.m., and 7 to 0 p.m. p.RE CALF LYMPH. A supply has been received by mail, and children can bo vaccinated daily at Mosul's King and Son's, Chemists, Quccn-streot. J~"^i~BONii." (kite 'Resident Surgeon _J Auckland Hospital). Karangahapo Hoad, near corner of Uppor Queen-street. Hours of Consultation-At Residence : 8 to 9 a.m., _ to 3 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. At Kelsons, 200 Qiiccn-atreet: 11 a.m., 1-..0 p.m. Telephone, 1.-. A CARD DR. LEGER EPSON, Parnell (late Dr. Goldsbro's residence), attends for Con sullation: At Homo, 8 to 1) a.m., and 3 p.m. Aiokin's Pharmacy, Queen-siro.t, 1 to 2 and 7 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Panmure and Otahuhu. Telephone -"-. TOTS BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT, HAVING PURCHASED Mil CARPENTER'S INTEREST in the Coal and Firewood Busi ness, at tho Old Yards, Newmarket and Auck land, we aro still carrying on tho old established businoss in the same places as beforo. HAMMOND & CO. Box 329. TKI.T.PIIOXK 435 IF YOU REQUIRE GOOD OATMEAL, FLOUR, CHEESE, POTATOES, on ONIONS, OATS, on MAIZE, CALL ON ALFRED JOWITT. J. H. "W ITHE*OBD HAS REMOVED. TO THOSE CENTRAL PREMISES IX THE VICTORIA ARCADE, Shortln nd-slrcot (between the Post Oflico and Queen-street) J. H. W ITHEFOED' NEWS AND ADVERTISING AGENCY, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Sydney Morning Horald, Sydnoy Mail Melbourne Argus, Australasian Otago Daily Times and Witness Lyttelton Timc3, Canterbury Times Wellington Post, etc. RAILWAY ADVERTISING. Business Notices promptly flxed at all Stations along tho Lino at tlio shortest notice. TO. OR WELL-MADE DRESSES AND . STYLISH MILLINERY AT MODERATE PRICES, ' I TRY D. W. JACK AND CO., PONSONBY ROAD, •BEST VALUE. DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. BLANKETS, FLANNELS, VELVETEENS, &c, AT < WILLIAM R. . BRIDGMAN'S. 150 Pairs Blankets, ?n all qualities and makes, from ds lid per pair. Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, Wellington Blankets. 2,000 yards New Flannel, in all makes. English and Colonial exceptionally cheap strong Flannel, 73d; do., 32in. wide, lljd. In DRESS GOODS, now showing a splendid variety for the present Season, consi.ting of about 1...000 yards, having been bought in large quantities at a heavy discount. Those calling , early will get the best choice, and well ropay attention. Ulster Cloths, d-in. wide, Is lOd; splendid assortment New Trimmings in chock and striped Piuslic3 and Velveteens; New I Umbrellas, good lines, 2s (id; Ladies' New Ulsters, Mackintoshes, and Fur Capos; large assortment of Boys', Youths', and Men's Mack ' intoshes, from 12s (id, best value. A groat many job linos in DRAPERY and CLOTHING, which will be found much under usual valuo. Strong Winceys, wide width, _J<l yard. Cretonnes, bought job, _5 per cont. under usual price. Call at 288, UPPER QUEEN STREET, and you will got tho best value for your money. WT I L LI N E R V! MILLINERY! : MILLINERY EOF. VARIETY, STYLE,-AND PRICE,! I TRY ". ■ M. J. SAUNDERS, MANUKAU . ROAD, PARNELL. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS is n great ro ll-, in rhomatlsm, infinitely superior to Obrandy or whiskey, : ..•'.'"-.,.



j, [a card.] m/STR CHARLES E. PURCHAS, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, it •o CHAMBERS: r. t- 18, Shortland-street, Auckland _ (next Star Office). a — ~~ ' " : l JUST PUBLISHED, ■s "CALAMO CURRENTE, I tt 0R '- Casual Sketches on Things in General," >f 1. including ° THE FINDING OF NOAH'S ARK, &c. l * By G. M. REED (" Pollex.") '' PRICE-ONE SHILLING. ~~ To be had of all Booksellers. _ BETTER BUY NEW GOODS AT OUR (1 PRICES THAN FAULTY ONES : _ AT AUCTION. ~ 0 * WALF-PRICE LACE CURTAINS.— b JJL 200 Pairs at GARLICK AND CRAN - WELL'S. 1 "OATENT SPRING ROLLER WINDOW JL BLINDS, from ._. Gd.—GARLICK AND CRANW ELL. 0 fITADRA'S MUSLIN CURTAINS, at , JjKiL Half-price, now being sold by GAItLICK ! ___.U Cl.At--Vy_-l.L_ " TRON BEDSTEADS, slightly damaged; JL very cheap. A few left at GARLICK AND '. CR AN WELL'S. S" TRONG CANE CHAIRS, from 3s 9d. At GARLICK AND CltAiN WELL'S. TAPESTRY CARPETS, from Is b'd per yard. At GARLICK AND CRAN - WELL'S. LINOLEUM, from 2s 3d por yard. At GARLICK AND (MIANWELL'S. PERAMBULATORS from 12s to £5. At GAItLICK AND CRaNWELL'S. 3 -KfAPOK DOWN BEDS, greatly ro- J_V duc-d in price, by GARLICK AND i- CRANWELL. BEDDING of all kinds ready for deli very. Blankets. Shoots, Quilts, etc., etc. 1 TTALF - TESTER, FRENCH, AND JUL. STUMP BEDSTEADS, at prices to suit the UuiCH.—G. & C. ILCLOTHS, from Is per yard. Ca_h pi ico.-GAULK.'I- AND QUA N WELL. HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. DINING AND DRAWING ROOM FURNITURE. BEDROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. CHURCH AND OFFICE FURNITURE. GARLICK AND CRANWELL'S IS THE CHEAP FURNISHING HOUSE IN AUCKLAND. j ■ BETTER BUY NEW GOODS AT OUR PRICES THAN FAULTY ONES ) AT AUCTION. "OEGISTER YOUR VOTE. GENERAL ELECTION APPROACHING. •_ Voting Forms to bo had at Stai. Oflico. r\ A T ME A L. ASK YOUR GROCERS FOR MOIR & CO.'S, PRONOUNCED TO BE HE BEST OATMEAL IN THE MARKET. j [a card.] • "jyTR FREDK. E. RAUME BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, 1 Vulcan Lane, AUCKLAND. pORN Q A Q X S FOR SALE BY W. S. LAURIE « CO. SEED AND MANURE MERCHANTS, CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. T^INTER MILLINERY AND DRAPERY. the miss_2s Mclaughlin ARE NOW SHOWING NEW SEASON'S GOODS ' IN AU. DEPARTMENTS. .MANTLES, ; , . JACKETS,"'. "■ :: MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, ETE., ETC., etc. ' Tho Misses MCLAUGHLIN beg to v-all attention to the exceptionally Moderate Prit :es at Which these goods are marked, and Inv,ito inspection. SHORTLAND STR El E t', OPPOSITE "STAR" OFFICE. J WANTED SEE N—l D. MoPHERSON'S GRAND SHOW OF HIS OWN ' IMPORTED BLANKETS, ■JfK BALES /_.mcpa\ ' A good English Blanket, size 8/4 (or 2yds. in length), os lid pair; ./_ (or 2J yards), 8s _cl -pair: 10/4 (or2i- yards), 12s Gd pair; 11/4 (or 2J yards, full size), 10sGd pair; 10/4 Scotch Twill, lis ltd pair; makes in proportion. New Zealand Flannels, -special valur i—is.ls2d, ■ Is 3d, Is (id, etc., etc.; Imitation Welsh, .i*d. .ifd, Uld, lOd, &C.; very wide widt-V is yard; Heavy Scotch Pluidings, Is _d, Is (id , is ad "yard. Splendid Value. KARANGAHAPE RC.AD. THE Best Gift, for Homo friends is ' Brett's. Auckland Alman ac, containing a i Pictorial Representation of C meen-street, De scription of the Provincial Dia' iict, New Guide i to Hot Lake, &c, &c. SPECIALTY in Macint oshes at J. H. : k. Dalton's, Tailor, Victor* a-strcct Eaot;



NEW WINTER DRAPERY ■jUTILNE AND /CHOYCE Have now received tho whole of their shipments for the Winter Season. Being the latest fashion and of their usual well-known quality, they can be confidently recommended for style and durability. DRESS GOODS. An immense variety to chooso from, and being bought from the Manufacturers, prices arc very moderate. DRESS TRIMMINGS To match in great variety. A LARGE LOT OF CURTAINS, INCLUDING THE • NEW ANTIQUE LACE, Very fashionable. GLOVES, HOSIERY, FCJRS, ASTRACHAN, Etc., In great variety. Tlio following Goods having been sent in cxcc3S of our orders, we shall clear at a great reduction :— 1 CASE GIRLS' and MAIDS' ULSTERS 1 CASE UNTRIMMED HATS 1 CASE Child's and Maids'. STOCKI NETTE and other COSTUMES. N.B.—Shop closes every Saturday at 2 _r>.m. until Monday morning. MILNE & CHOYCE., QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS "YfiT ANTED KNOWN. JUBILEE~REJOICING S. We havo j ust opened out an IMMENSE SHIPMENT OK WINTER GOODS Comprising everything New and Choice in JUBILEE TWEEDS, Specially to our order (can't bo got anywhere else in Auckland). JUBILEE WORSTEDS JUBILEE SUITINGS JUBILEE OVERCOATINGS JUBILEE TROUSERINGS Tho demand for above goods has exceeded our most sanguine expectations. Customers will kindly book their orders early and prevent disappointment. NO ADVANOETN PRICE. SPECIAL LINE OF MOSGIEL (for a few weeks only), to measure, 35s per suit. Everyone can afford to be Well-dressed for Her Majesty's Jubilee. FIT, STYLE. AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. "Veni, Vim, Vici." Tho Largest Tailoring Concern in NewZoaland. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. McßtllDE), MERCHANT TAILORS, IMPORTERS. MANUFACTURERS. .MILITARY AND NAVAL CONTRACTORS, COMMKRCK-STREET. AUCKLAND. "DONA-FIDE QALE AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST OF JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, ELECTRO-PLATE, AND SILVERWARE. H. lg_oHN' Having: purchased tho Bankrupt Stock of A. AIJ-Y at a heavy discount, now offers tho wholo of tho samo at a largo reduction off first cost. Being about to relinquish his Auckland business, and having purchased tho old established businoss of B. Peterson & Co., Christchurch, ho has determined to in clude in tlio salo tlio whole of his largo nnd valuablo stock at a • DISCOUNT OF THIRTY PER CENT. OFF MARKED PRICES. Tiii3 is a good opportunity for acquir ing -G-ttJy good articles and High-eluss Jewellery for Wedding and Birthday Gifts, considerably under original cost. H. KOH N; JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET.