SHIPPING.

Sunset—Thia evening, 4.46. Sunrise—To-morrow morning, 7.11. Moon's Age—Full Moon, 6th, 10.17 a.m.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — This evening, 5.54; to-morrow morning, 6.17. _„.. _.. Manukau Heads.—This evening, o.ai, to morrow morning, 8.57. nol +rl Kaipara Heads. — This evening, S-s*; to morrow morning, 9.57.

ARRIVALS.

Chelmsford, s.s., from Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Clansman, s.s., for Tauranga lona, s.s., for Mercury Bay Wellington, s.s., for Whaugarei

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-day, o

Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, 9.30

Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 0.30 a.m. Penguin, (at Onehunga) from the bouth, Sunday, 9 a.m. Suva, from tho South, Sunday Ohau, from the South, Monday Wairarapa, from the South, Monday Wanaka, (at Onehunga), from the oouth, Thursday Richmond, from Sydney, early

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Centurion, sh., KCGT, left London Mar. Rangitikei, ship, loading at London Lutterworth, bq., left London April 7 Routenbeck, bq., NTQS (via Otago), left Glasgow March 10 ■■' __ Elinor Vernon, sch., 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 Dana?, 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 Smaragd, bn., from Dunedin Rebecca, bq-., left Newcastle' May 30 Sybil, schr., from a cruise Ryno, schr., from a cruise Eleetwing, schr., from a cruise Three Cheers, schr., left Oamaru May 25 Lookout, briprantine, from Newcastle Olive, schr., from a cruise

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Hermione, sh., for Ltindon, loading Eastern. 11, bq., for London, early Heinrich Bauer, bq., for New York, early Ohau, s.s., for Grey mouth, Monday, 6 p.m. Penguin, s.s., for the South (from One ' hunga), Tuesday, 10 a.m. Suva, s.s., for the South, Tuesday Wairarapa, s.s., for Southern Ports, Thurs

day, noon Wanaka, s s., for the South (from One hunga), Friday, 1 p.m;

The brigatine Aratapu sailed on Thursday for Auckland.

The schooners Orpheus and Glencairn berthed at the Queen-street Wharf, this morning.

The barque Keinrich Bauer-cleared at the, Customs to-day for New, York with 5,063 cases gum. She is now at anchor in the stream and will probably sail on Monday next.

. The schooner Maile will leave for Friendly Islands about the II th inst. and will call at Norfolk Island and Niue if sufficient inducement offers.

The cutter Sunderland, which recently went ashore, at. the Great Barrierand was very badly damaged, has been floated and brought safe!y. T .inte this, port. gj^ j s fco be taken up on Messrs Henderson and Spraggon's slip for a thorough overhaul and will probably require a new keel and new bottom.

The R.M.S. Coptic arrived at Hobart from Plymouth at 4 a.m. yesterday, the passage thus far having occupied forty days. She,was, to have left again last evening for New Zealand. Her Auckland passengers, cargo, and mails, will be forwarded from Wellington by coastal steamers!" '

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The s.s. Wanaka left for Southern Ports at 3.30 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Pas sengers :—Messrs J. B. Kingdom J. Slow, A.'"J: Christopher, Hungerford, J. P. CorkeU, J. B. Knight.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whangarei, tins day.— Arrived : Wel lington,, from Auckland, 6.30 a.m.

, Tauranga, this day.-—Arrived man, from Auckland, 8 a.m.

Clans-

Hauroto,

Sydney, June 3.—Arrived from Wellington. HoBART.June 3.—Coptic, froni.Plymouth 'Wellington, June 3.—Sailed : Waira rapa,. for -the ; North. . Passengers :'—Miss Harris,.Mrs Lewis, Sergeant-Major Hyde, Messrs Bowen, Scott, Brown, Clothier, Sputnern, and ten in the steerage.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1887.

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

The political deadlock has ended in a very simple and satisfactory way. Tho Opposition have secured to the country a guarantee that the elections shall be held under the new Eepresentation Act, which was finally passed by the House of Representatives yesterday, and all that remains for the members of the House to do now is to clear up the Order Paper and return to their homes. The Commissioners appointed for the purpose will immediately set about mapping off the new electoral districts, and in six weeks' timo the people from end to end of tho colony will be in the thick of an election contest. " All's well that • end 3 well," and although we believe with the Wel lington "Post" that in their hearts a large proportion of the members of tho Houso who supported the Re presentation Bill would gladly have seen it got rid of, neither party had the temerity to lead the way to its destruction. Even tho threatened obstruction of the "West Coast members collapsed. The provisions of this bill, which make future re-adjustments on population basis follow every election, will prevent a repetition of the recent unseemly struggle in the House for the retention o( pet pocket boroughs. The Public Works proposals' sub mitted by the Hon. Mr Richardson last night provide mainly for the payments on account of exist ing contracts. The Government intend to leave over till the House meets in September the decision upon the heavier works already adver tised, but for which contracts have not been let. This delay will occasion disappointment and no doubt consider able inconvenience, but it was unavoid able under the circumstances. A defeated Ministry would not have been warranted in committing the colony t o_a large expenditure for public ' works on the eve of an election. If the Government were ever tempted to make a big bid to tho constituencies 1 through Public Works promises, it is to thoir credit that they have resisted it. The finances of 'New Zoaland are not in a condition to offer such bribes, nor the people in the humour to accept them. The elections will be fought out on very different issues.

"THE QUEEN'S FUND."

Of all the schemes which have been projected for signalising the comple tion of Her Majesty's Jubilee, the kindliest and most philanthropic ap pears to be one started by the women of Australia under the short and com prehensive, though rather inexplicit title of " The Queen's Fund." Un like very many of the kindred proposals which emanate from the masculine division of Anglo-Saxon humanity, it is of no mere vain-glorious or ephemoral character. It is calcu lated to produce results of enduring beneficence. Lady Jervois becomingly introduces it to the notice of • the women of New Zealand, and in a letter addressed to the Mayor of Auck land she defines its objects: and soli cits his co-operation for its furtherance. She states that she has learnt that the women of Australia have initiated a fund called "The Queen's Fund;" to which women of all classes are invited to contribute, in . sums varying from a penny to . a . pound, and. that it is proposed that the interest of the money shall be used in some way for the behefit of women. This general principle being accepted, each centre of population is to be allowed to deter mine the precise objects upon which the money collected\ within its bounds shall be expended. In Victoria and #ew South Wales it is to be used " to

help women and children left with out kead-whmeM." In Queensland it will bo devoted «i to giving University edacatlon to Queensland girls. in New Zealand, it is proposed by Lady Jervois, and the ladies aotingwlth hor, that it shall be applied to the helping of women who are without means of support, each province being left free " to use the fund as may be thought best, so long as the name [Queens Fund] and the object [help of women] are kept in view." It is suggested that the Mayor of each town should be asked to receive subscriptions until a permanent secretary and treasurer for each province are appointed. The amount collected should be duly reported to Wellington [Hon. Secretary, Mrs Rawson, Bolton - street], in order that the total sum collected may be known. The ladies of Wellington have entered con amore into the scheme, and Lady Jervois asks His Worship the Mayor to arrange for a meeting of the women of Auckland to discuss the proposal, making it as representative of all classes as possible. We understand that the Mayoress (Mrs Devore) accordingly intends to convene a meeting for Tuesday after noon next. The project stands in need of no commendation from our pen. It appeals most eloquently to the best side of human nature. It reflects honour upon the kindly hearts and benevolent feelings of our women, and will serve as a lasting monument of their strong good sense and charit able characteristics. 'The women of Auckland, we are quite sure,will gladly do their utmost in promoting its ob jects and in ensuring its abiding suc cess.

A FRENCH TAX ON COLONIAL VESSELS.

A RECENT incident that took place at Noumea, the capital of the French colony of New Caledonia, shows the desperate straits to which our Gallic neighbours are driven in their efforts to be successful colonists in the Pacific Islands. The New Zealand schooner Aurora, the principal owner of which is an Englishman named Bell, was en gaged in a coastal trade in New Cale donia—the owner travelling in her as master. On the arrival of the vessel at Noumea some weeks ago, a Frenchman made his appearance in the office, and ordered the owners of the schooner to put him on board as captain, in obedience to the law, he being the only French skipper then having no employ ment. The authorities backed up this insolent demand, which was not com plied with, but the English flag was again hoisted, and the vessel made several voyages to the Loyalty Islands under her English owner, paying £10 per voyage special tax. On again arrivingatNoumea,however, the French Governor interfered, and by his orders the vessel was detained in harbour. Her owner appealed to tho British Consul for protection; but when the Consul saw the Colonial Secretary on the matter, all the satisfaction he ob tained was the information that such was tbe law, and they intended to put it in force. There is plainly no redress for this grievance, as the French have of course a perfect right to impose whatever restrictions they please upon foreigners trading in their waters; but the French would find it very inconvenient if the Australasian colonies imposed similar restrictions upon French vessels trading to colonial ports. If the large passenger steamers of theMessageries Maritimes Company were prohibited from doing a freight or passenger trade with Australia save on the condition of employing an English captain, and their vessels rendered liable to seizure if they refused to com ply with the condition, the result might be to teach our Gallic neighbours the blessings of reciprocity. It is unfair and unworthy to assume (as an Australian paper does in dis cussing this question of the seizure of. the Aurora) that the act is in any way significant of special unfriendliness to England, or is meant as revenge for the English occupation of Egypt, or for Australian interference in the New Hebrides question. The plain fact is that the tactics of specially taxing English owned vessels in French colonies are adopted not even for revenue purposes, but as a measure of self-preservation. Wherever they start a colony, Frenchmen "find the irrepres sible Anglo-Saxon stepping in and by dint of superior energy and enterprise securing the bulk of the trade. So it is that at New Caledonia a law has been enacted that no vessel under a foreign flag'may sail on the coast of that island without permission of the Governor, and paying a special tax of Is 3d per ton; also, that to be reputed French a vessel must carry a French captain and at least half a French crew. A mer curial newspaper writer at Noumea gleefully declared that the object of this law was to "drive the Eng lish out of the country "—little dreaming that such a boast was in, reality a candid admission of the failuve of French colonisation. But at Tahiti, where a similar but severer law is in force against foreign, shipping, this re sult has by no means followed. In French Oceania, no vessels are allowed to trade unless they are placed under the French flag, and have a French captain; but in point of fact the great bulk of the schooners, &c, engaged in that trade are owned and captained by Englishmen who have been naturalised as Frenchn^pi. The statistics, of course, show the, shipping trade to, be in. French hands, (which is, perhaps, all that is wanted), but in reality the all-conquering Englishman is to the front there, as elsewhere, proving the truth of the poet's dictum that " Britannia rules the waves." Facts of this kind go far to wards reconciling us to the extension of French colonisation in the Pacific,

for despite all that their petty official ism oan do in tlio way of vexatioua annoyance, English commerce and in fluence will flonrißh none the less, and New Zealand and Australia will reap the substantial fruits of tbe settled forms of Government established at the cost of the French taxpayer. At the same time the English Consul at Noumea was right to remind the officials that Australasian forbearance, if taxed too far, may give place to measures of retaliation.

Russia in Central Asia.

Oub cable messages to-day mark another stage in the absorption of Central Asian territory by the Muscovite octopus. It is reported that a large body of Russian troops have occupied Karki, a town of some size in the Khanate of Bokhara, and within 100 miles of the northern frontier of Afghanis tan. It is about twenty years since the Czar's forces began their aggressive opera tions in Bokhara, having in 1868 taken pos session of Samarcand, one of the most im portant cities of the Khanate. This inspired the Khan with a wholesome respect for Russia, and in 1875 he was to be found triving valuable assistance to_the Russian Forces in their operations against Khiva getting in return a slice of Khivan territory added to his dominions. That temporary loan, the Russians now show a disposition to get back with interest. Karki,_ the town occupied, is nearer to Afghanistan than the capital city of Bokhara. The latter is the most important town of Central Asia, its population being 70,000. Besides the Khan's palace it is said to con tain 360 churches or mosque 3, and 80 col leges attended by 5,000 students. From the latter circumstance and its reputation as a seat of learning the city of Bokhara has earned the proud title of " The Treasury of Sciences." The ruling class in Bokhara are, however, given over to every form of Oriental vice and corruption; the army is of no great strength; and Russia will probably, meet with little opposition in the process of "grabbing" the 'whole territory, and thus making one more impor tant step towards the complete circumval lation of Afghanistan. The hardy natives of the latter country have resented Bokharan cowardice by slaughtering a lot of officials in the vicinity of Karki—a pro ceeding which may be made the ground of serious trouble, supposing the Khan _of Bokhara should make common cause with Russia, which is not at all improbable, judging by past history.

We republish in our Supplement to day the form for the registration of votes. Full directions for filling up the form are printed with it. We need only remind readers that every adult male who has been a year resident in -the colony and_ six months in one electoral district is entitled to a vote, and that in filling up the form the full signatures—Christian and surnames must be given.

The telegraph authorities notify that the hours of attendance observed at all tele fraph offices on the Jubilee holidays will c. as follows : On Monday the 20th inst. from 9to 10 a.m. and from 7to 8 p.m. On the Tuesday and Wednesday following from 8 a.m. to noon and from 7 to 8 p.m.

The call to electors to register their votes has had the effect of causing numbers of the free and independent to do so. Yesterday and this morning voters were registered as follows : Auckland West 60, North 63, East 26, Manukau 34, Parnell 63, Eden 106, and Newton, 91, total 453. Apparently there is going to be a stiff fight between Eden and Newton.

A telegram was received to-day from Mr Thomas Teacock, M.H.R., expressing his thorough agreement with the objects of the Political and Financial Reform Associa tion, and promising to communicate on the matter with the other members.

The Board of Education resolved yester day, on Mr Goldie's motion, " That the resolution of the Board dated 11th March, 1887, agreeing that the West Mauku school be allowed to lemain on the present site, be rescinded; and that tenders for the removal of this school to Cox's corner be at once called." The residents of the dis trict contribute £20 towards the cost of the removal. c

The Sanitary Inspector informs us that orders have been given for the nuisance complained of in Customs-street West being abated, and the Corporation servants haye been told to cease depositing rubbish there. This is a most satisfactory ending to a long-standing grievance.

Tradesmen and others would do well at present to pay attention to the money which they take across the counter in the way. of business. Complaints have been re ceived that shillings gilded over have been passed in some instances as sovereigns. Of course a little attention to the coin causes the fraud to be easily discovered, but in the hurry of business they have been passed successfully. • Hence this warn ing.

At the Board of Education's meeting yesterday afternoon Mr Edward Hare ex hibited a set of Dr. Kellogg's anatomical and physiological charts, which he then left for furtlier examination by the Board.

Mr Baume, solicitor, is entitled to an apology for the different fantastic shapes in which his name is printed by the news papers. In our- report of Onehung-a Licensing Court yesterday it was given as "Boom. 3

Information was received in town this morning that William Curtain, an inmate of the Asylum, had died in the institution this morning. An inquest will probably be held next Monday. ; .

Another meeting of property-holders in terested in Emily Placo, Shortland and Princes streets alterations, was held last evening in the Council Chambers. As usual, there was a large amount of talk, with very little resulting thereform., It was ultimately agreed by 10 to .5 to adopt the amended levels of Shortland street, which would mean a 14 feet 6 inch cutting at the top of the street. On the suggestion of Mr Fry it was resolved to ask the City Engineer to report on the method of grading, off Princes-street to that cutting.. Another meoting will be held next week to consider this report. .

The following business was transacted at the R.M. Court, yesterday, subsequent to our going to press. Orders were made in tho following judgment summons cases:— J. Buckland v. R. Wall, claim L 2 19s 9d ; Mitchelson and others v. J. S. Sheriff, claim L 75 13s 2d ; E. Langley v. D. Slade, claim L 3 3s 9d ; E. J. Burchell v. F. Ross, claim L 6 0s 6d; Ay] ett and another v. H. E. Williams, claim L 7 2s Id. Judgment was given for plaintiff in the case of Jane Roland v. G. Loverock, claim L 4- goods supplied. ..

A young man named John Knox was pro ceeding from the wharf to a cutter in a _nRy aboufc 9 °'clock lasfc evening, when the boat capsized, Knox got ashore at the Waterman's steps, apparently little the Worse for his; immersion. Constable Hinton, who observed the accident; accom panied him to the.Waitemata Hotel, and on arrival there Knox, was suddenly seized with a fit. Restoratives were promptly ap plied by Mr . Endean,. the. licensee, with good effect, and Knox were afterwards re lieved of his wet clothing and put to bed, where ho soon overcame the ill effects of this mishap,

Two boye, named'w:u^!| il marama School on Thg^Wtf 1 wore captured 'W _SW 1 OtahuhuVste^S^^ | Still another attraction I.^, I s&csni^^ I Daughters," perfomed f I St. James's ___U"i?sS__f le^wJ I peated in the same^S^^ffi I Kiday,23rdanr24fe^^ I The Board of Education dccL, I day afternoon to forward-? I V** 1 Schools Committee Inan^t?,*9 _> 1 toMr__arrison>saeSS»S f kst^andtodiscus^lg^ J tions on Friday week, the 17th S^' § in the circle or stalls W^fe* S Everything went smoothly, audience seemed thoroughly d_.,^'M the performance. "The*Miki3S_2_* the boards until Tuesday, <'l o _l_3 underlined for Wednesday. " * S We are glad to learn from Mr <*_ ' Registrar of Electors for Wai?_a our action in reminding eleeto&S 1 present duty by furnishing in a rl^ I a form of » claim for emoLent-^* I ciated in that district, ai evid_Sft I repeated applications which -he 'Si! I on the Star forms. Tjt I Several typographical errors Wmii. I our report of _dr I.dler's let^toS k I of Education. The sentencef«S? I possible to get 45 passes in one S 1 'gOJ „ln e. n __fc " Bhould read "Wg: I next, and in the next sentencei the S m "no other schools" should readW-i schools." ' i The Sydney ■« Evening _W 0 f I f ult. had the foi owing wi_vrefere_®l youths donvicted of the Mount Re__M;:l rage, who are in prison:-« The M__jg''| Justice, Mr Clarke, has ordered^ I papers in connection with the :irS Mount Rennie criminals to be plat My' him, with the view to the respecliygiS being fully considered. Thei-iIS appears to be under .the impression'. U there is room .for the exercise ofjlenS, with respect to some of the pr_»nera:'_i of right of.absolute acquittal orrele^iift respect to others. At any ra^-Mr^ has determined that there shall be no delay and early next week the public will ieaa the Minister's decision." ' !- A well-attended meeting of the^ijcklaaj Trades and Labour' Council TO r Wii Robson's Rooms last evening. Eight dele gates were present, representing iaxfaia, Mr. T. Tudehope presided. Tie jbpes consisted of reading correspondence'tea the Dunedin and Brisbane Trad|?_jj Labour Councils, and a report re'theßai shaw Fund. It'was-urged, on tha delegates present to strongly'tejiwi to their fellow-craftsmen "the'-adda. bility of taking advantage, of the proyi-' sions of the electoral -franchise. ;iclt\f_ also decided to invite members of'othet trades not affiliated'with.the'(_un_„ attend a meeting to be held shortly for t_ purpose of deciding on candidates mitalil) to represent the working classes in Parli_ ment. '' ' The first monthly meeting-of tfe(_i__ of Christ Band of Hope was held»]|§ra. ing in the Foresters Hall, __arai_geMpe Road. Mr T. L. Wdcock^o'ccupieji.tlj chair, and opened .with a fewiw^]l|teii and happy remarks. - The following Iffigtiij programme was creditably gone fa^ and was listened to with.interest{_*.,.' out: Hymn, " March to the BaUleti/ Recitation, "The River," Pre_ "Jarviii song, " Sweet Visions," Miss'l&raMlt' son; recitation, "The TruaatWKef.'; Bertha Aldridge; song. ."-Sfeil Pledge," Lily Collings .recitation, "Wat'i loo," Geo. Stowe; address by the "pall dent, Mr Geo. Aldridge l^recMwj '•Emmie," Miss Ring; song v " l Thfl { Xl total Car," Mr , xWbinyV di^Bll ''Nothing Like Trying;-. Lizzie Mm, I Marion and Albert Hughes; recite, I "The Bridal Wine Cup," Rose im I song and chorus, ",0h! Papa' Don't-W Out To-night," Harold King^'recitatiV-, "ForChrist'sSake,"EuphemmHeroh;reiit ing, " Told on a Pulman,"Mr C. RKing; address (the gem of the evening);:*** J. French, song, k "Katie's Jl_fcfft|P King; chorus, "Drink from: the .'Well, company. Miss Munnspkvyea^heacoß' paniments to the; different .songs»! harmonium with ' good'''taste sand;* The hall was closely packed, and ..ai M friends could hot;: gain:•■ admittanMiitffl no doubt be necessary to have ». : lare«P : for the next meeting, which will be hell on tho first Friday in July. A collector made in aid of the Band of Hope. ■ Avondale was treated to a grand musical entertainment on Thursday evening.^* Public Hall committee having re-seaW W Jiall and effected other improvements,^ cided to accept an offer made bj.theOnMOi of Christ.meeting inisaidbuildingons^ day to give an entertainment to b»PK™ the hall funds. After.some good seteg, by the choir, which, came from^W" j under the able conductorship of Mr rW*" the Church of - Christ, CoofeW^ Bollard, Chairman tffaMj&g* eulogised the liberality of the rlwuw; meeting at the ,hall ..stated the bj was free from- debt Kaad-»« re-seated, which was a great credit^ district. Mr P. R- Caithew theniß^ reading. The selections rendered^ choir were well received and wa|g ciated. The solos of Miss McDermottW Miss . Marson were loudly aPPf^-S McDermott having ta.repeat MA A «Mourning." A hearty/vote^of ttgy Mr Gittos to the choir and -. j laboured to make the meetogsucttai^.. success, also by Mr Pooketo, Carthew, for the able i^sffi^ their relative positions, t?™^ atl aAe the rarest treats Avondale MS^g result of which will be a substantial ameu* to the hall funds. Messrs Hesketh and issued a descriptive and F^ggft. bulbs, tubers, flowers, gardp^anW^ ral seeds', etc. ■ Appended^ago^ which may be sown in the d^S i9plfr of the year. The fusely illustrated, contains^jg|,:, } best style of Stab Office typog W ' The. monthly, meeting .<Wyd on Presbyterian Wednesday evenmg, M, ft. M the most successfulgathenng /^^ it. The chair was oc^upie^^,,^, and an excellent'addrea r*asg» h E. Wood, who, in .'.toWffUtfra* spoke 6f t>vo features. which struck him ashemg ggg_pen«i able. One was that * Jj^tlj with praise andprayer; the ™^~d minister took part in «« 0 8 f M these were more than same B^ .^ &i had. The address was very ing on _ ; j^ was listened to h/ at,f " Sternatel citations, songs, and readings, given by some of the member^ s .... capital programme, aj-jffij.^ the' toll ten new members were added .^ Messrs Cppeman 11^? Grey-street, ai-e now m«F qu^ e„J in styles suited to .lo^'^rienW Every improvement'\^,JSShjf J', as practical workmen couW Wg^ their goods br„v^7rely »P^S perfected, and ■^^Jt -«« curing ' that for shape^comfo^^. The wbg price are not to be^sug^tg employed are of -^'g |fr Cope^if 0 f under a special patent* - bearing a much ggg^^j, , : be placed wpon«pe r6WVH r

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, SATURDAY^ JUNE k WI

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w" ant e_d__k now n. jubileiTrejoicings. • We have just opened out an IMMENSE SHIPMENT of WINTER GOODS Comprising everything New ancl Choice in JUBILEE TWEEDS, Specially to our* order (can't be got anywhere else in Auckland), JUBILEE WORSTEDS , ~ •; ' JUBILEE SUITINGS : .> ---""" . JUBILEE OVERCOATINGS JUBILEE TROUSERINGS I The demand for above goods has exceeded our I -, . most sanguine expectations. j Customers will kindly book their orders early * '•' and prevent disappointment. ' , NO ADVANCE IN PEICE. SPECIAL LINE OF MOSGIEL (for a few weeks only), to measure. 35s per suit. Everyone can afford to be Well-dressed for Her •.:.;: .■■-; .v.-r Majesty's Jubilee.-. FIT, STYLE. AND WORKMANSHIP '■'. ' ';. GUARANTEED. ,'.'-.'. "Veni, Vroi, Vici." the Largest Tailoring Con cern ___$_ w Zealand. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. McBRIDE), • w _^fr_S?^_^P)RS; IMPORTERS,, MANUFACTURERS, MILITARY AND ; NAVAL CONTRACTORS. . / , Commerce-street, Auckland. ' ENLARGEMENT.!' OF PREMISES. ■■■■'■':'.• ■'! ,S 1. . ' tl .1. • c ... ■,". '. ; JOHN WHITE, : TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, , '(9 and il, Victoria-street (next Union Bank), ;. Invites inspection of rhis new premises, J \ i;;'- -?mrto6Qtralinthocity, •'■ Assortment of j* . Season's Goods ex s.s. Arawa, embracing L ,',, tho no west designs in Fancy Coatings, I ■ Tweeds, and Worsteds, &c. • OVERCOATS in Great Variety. a t J. ? ; :!Daltoa's* Victoria-street East, *-• * ._ — (*V * ' ;-. "~ "' ' ' "



J. H. W ITKBFOJ,B TUB . REMOVED TO THOSE CENTRAL PREMISES IN THE VICTORIA ARCADE, Shortland-street (between the Post Ofllco and Queen-street) J. H. W ITHEFOBD' NEWS AND ADVERTISING AGENCY, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Representing Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Mail Melbourne Argus, Australasian Otago Daily Times and Witness Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times Wellington Post, etc. RAILWAY ADVERTISING. Business Notices promptly fixed at all Stations along the Lino at the shortest notice. TO BE SOLD OR LET, first-class Farm, at East Tamaki; 100 acres; volcanic soil; 9-roomcd houso, stable, cowshed, ote.; alongsido of main road to Howick; metalled road from Auckland 14 milos; well watered and fenced. Suitablo for grazing or agriculture purposes.—£l6o. Also, 20 Acres Allotmont at Papakura Valley, at £4 to £5 per acre. j. H . WITHEFDBD. MACINTOSHES, a Bargain.—At J. H. Dalton's, Tailor, Victoria-street East. -QEGISTER . YOUR VOTE. GENERAL ELECTION APPROACHING. Voting Forms to be had at Stab Ofllco. JUST PUBLISHED, "CALAMO CURRENTE, OR Casual Sketches on Things in General," including • THE FINDING OF NOAH'S ARK, &C. By G. M. REED ("Pollex.") PRICE-ONE SHILLING. To bo had of all Booksellers. [A CARD.] T4/T R FRE DX. E. BAU ME, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Vulcan Lane, AU CXL AND. [a card.} m/TR CHARLES E. PURCHAS, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. CHAMBERS: 18, Shortland-street, Auckland (next Star Office). TENDING 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 boen dissolved, we are still carrying on tho business of COAL and FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, in the old establish,Qd_ yards^at Newmarket and Auckland. HAMMOND & CO. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESS MAKER. BUTTERICK'S CUT PAPER PATTERNS to suit present Fashions. Invaluable for Teaching Girls tho Art of Dressmaking. With their assistance the least experienced dressmaker (if she be only a deft needlewoman) can shape and mako. a garment that when finished will appear the work "of an accomplished modiste. Metropolitan Fashions, illustrating the above (8 pagesl, monthly Id, 2a per annum, post free to any address. ' Agenl^-W. P. OGLIVIE, Draper, Victoria street West, and at EDGAR & Co., Dyers, Wellesley-street, from 2 to 5 p.m. TGIOR WELL-MADE DRESSES AND STYLISH MILLINERY "7 AT MODERATE PRICES, 2'X- ' TRY ■ D. W. JACK AND CO., PONSONBY ROAD, f\ A T ME A L. ASK YOUR GROCERS FOR MOIR & CO.'S. PRONOUNCED TO BE HE BESTo OATMEAL IN THE MARKET. . . j fi OR N Q A C X S .y':y_. FOR ; 'SALE" -';. ' „ \. BY W. S. LAURIE « CO/ Ui SEED AND MANURE MERCHANTS, CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. JUST. OPENED, EX AMERICA,- A Tremendous Job of, LADIES' AND GIRLS' PLUSH, FELT, . AND STRAW HATS, -As Under:— 5,560 Felt, Plush, and Beaver Hats, Is lid each,, 2,750 Black and Coloured Straws, ls each . These Hats comprise - - ,"'■■-.■■ ... • ■ EVERY VARIETY AND NEW STYLE As worn this season, and are worth from 5s lid to 15s eactu They are equal, if not eclipsing, the line that created such a sensation |, last summer., ■ ....., Obtainable Only at !■'-_ t. ' .' I .'■ ' - I R. H. ,_4IBBOTTO &-:.; Co.'s-; (Late Rennie and Abbott), lamngaham'Road' : ■ 'i i.'^: v.''i \ .: \j-. And ,!|' -; Upp_r SYMOKDS'SX^EBd;' ;



tJUBH OPINED p ladies yp Cj, JERSEYS bt _•__ S For 8s lid, EXEOUTORS ■ f3^ Worth 7b Gd. Of tho late >«_. LADIES' ' THOMAS SHORT W JERSEYS A Largo p"H And Varied U__J From Lot of L_2 3s lid LADIES' ■#? 25 _. JERSEYS QQ Each one In all At Colours, "^ HALF-PRICE. Which, ___. Purchased JERSEYS Under At Peculiar .asJ HALF-PRICE. Circumstances, , C J They aro . S Pl To Ps\n H HALF-PRICE. At £__j JERSEYS Their Value. J HALF-PRICE . T> E S T VALUE. DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. BLANKETS, FLANNELS, VELVETEENS, &c, AT - WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. 150 Pairs Blankets, 'n all qualities and makes, from is lid per pair. Mosgicl, Kaiapoi, Wellington Blankets. 2,000 yards New Flannel, in all makes. English and Colonial exceptionally cheap strong Flannel, 7_d; do., 3.in. wido, Hid. In DRHSS GOODS, now showing a splendid varictv for tho prosont Soason, consisting or about 15,000 yards, having heen bought in large quantities at a heavy discount. Those calling early will get tho best choice, and woll repay attention. Ulßtcr Cloths, 48in. wide, Is lOd; splendid assortment Now Trimmings in check and striped Plushos and Velveteens; Now Umbrellas, good lines, 2s 6d; Ladies' Now Ulsters, Mackintoshes, and Fur Capos; large assortment of Boys'. Youths', and Men's Mack intoshes, from 12s 6d, best value. _.„_,_. A great many job lines in DRAPERY and CLOTHING, which will bo found much under usual value. Strong Winceys, wido width, 4Jd yard. Crotonncs, bought job, 25 per cont uudor usual price. Call at 28S, UPPER QUEEN STREET, and you will got the best value for your money. • NEW WINTER DRAPERY "1%/TILNE AND Z^HOYCE 1 Havo now received tho wholo of their shipmonta for the Wlntor Season. Being tho latest fashion and of thoir usual well-known quality, they can 1 be confidently recommended for style and , " durability. DRESS GOODS. An immense variety to choose from, and being bought from the Manufacturers, prices are very moderate. DRESS TRIMMINGS To match in great variotyi A LARGE LOT OE CURTAINS, INCLUDING TIIE i NEW ANTIQUE LACE, Very fashionable. GLOVES, IJOSIERY, FURS, ASTRACHAN, Etc., In great variety. The following Goods having been sent in oscoss of our orders, we shall clear at a great reduction >— 1 CASE GIRLS' ancl 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 p.m. until Monday mornintj, , MILNE & CHOYCE, : QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS ILLUMINATIONS.: JAPANESE LANTERNS .• ' at : .KELSEY'S, opposite tho Town Clook. Also, ':*? Hy JUBILEE NECKLETS, MEDALS, QUEEN'S LIKENESS, FLAGS, &cv, " Ac, &c. AT .KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. ,M. J. S AON. I>. E, RS Is showing a Large and Well-assorted Stock of : LADIES ,VAND CHILDREN'S IOSIEKY BEST MAKES. ...... '[ MANUKAU BOAD,- PARNELL. ■ '



MEDICAL, HAL L..... PONSONBY (Opposite tho Three Lamps), J. G. HENDERSON, Proprietor, In thanking tho rootclonta of Ponßonby and Bummndin_! dig' triotafor theitf support and eonndohoo to* the past olovon yearn, would attain oall tholv atteii' tion to a few of th 6 proprietary articles manu factured by him from drugs of tho vory bosfc quality procurable. „.',»_,.. Quinine, Iron, &o_y Tonio Mixture, Neuralgia, Rheumatlo and Gout Mixtures, Toothache Rollovor. Tho abovo givo spoody rellof, es pecially In faoial neuralgia. For Coughs, Golds, &o.—Cherry Pectoral, Balsam of florohound, Ohlorodyno. The above aro superior to the imported artlolo, boing recently prepared.. . , ... Antiblllous Pills, suitable to tho ollmato ; are puroly vegetable ; give speody relief. From ls per box : by post, ls 2d. Proscriptions and Family Recipes faithfully proparod. ■ J.G.H.'s Worm Powders and Mixture are the most effectual remedies known to medical Bcionce. DR. ALFRED. WRIGHT, P H V SIC IA N, (Lato of Cavendish Square, London), Has returned from Tc Aroha to Auckland, and may bo consulted daily (except Sundays), be tween i and 0 p.m., at Mr Aickcn's Pharmacy. Quoon-street. ' ■■, T> UR E CALF LYMPH. A supply has boen received by mail, and childron can bo vaccinated daily at Messrs King and Son's, Chemists, Queen-stroe^ \ R. HUMPHREY'HAINES, LR.C.P., Follow (by exam.) of tho Royal College of Surtrcons, Edin., Specialist for Eyo and Ear Diseases, Priucos-str.ot (at residenco of Dr. C. 11. Haines). Hours of Consultation. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. DR. J. MURRAY' MOORE, .M.D., M.R.C.S. Hours for Consultation: 11 to 1 p.m., at Pond's Homoeopathic Pharmacy, 153, Queen-stroot; 2to 3 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m, at Residence, Lower Symonds-street. Telephone 130. Vaccinations at Pond's, 1. p.m., TUESDAY . and FRIDAY " ' TTKR. WILKINS (Private. Consulting -"-' Rooms) treats all Medical and Surgical ' Diseases; also, Spccialiat for Eye,. Ear, and ! Throat Complaints. 20 years' experience in ' London and Colonial Hospitals, nos Electrical Hot Baths and all Medical Electrical Appli • ances. Fees moderate.—Queen-street, opposite [ South British Insurance Auckland. DR. BOND, (late Resident Surgeon Auckland Hospital;. Karangahapo Road, near corner of Upper Quoon-street. Hours of Consultation—At Residenco: Bto 0 a.m., 2 to 3 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. At Kelson's, 200, Quccn-streot: 11 a.m., 12.30 p.m. Telephone, 132. A CAItD DR. LEGER ERSON, Parnell (late Dr. Goldsbros rosidenco), attends for Con sultation : At Home, 8 to a a.m., and 3 p.m. Aickin's Pharmacy, Queon-strcct, 1 to 2 and 7 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Panmure and Otahuhu. Telophone 476. TU"OTIGE OF REMOVAL MR. T.~TRAFFORD. SURGEON DENTIST, Dosires to Inform his Patients and Friends that lie has removed from Wakeflold-streot to moro central olllces Queen ■ Strkkt, over Mr.. Wayto's, Uooksollor, opposite VVyndham-strcet. Hours from nine a.m..till 11 ye B,_m. Q1 PEC I AL lsr OTICE. WILSON, WILLIAMS, AND McCULLAGH Beg to announco that thov have purohaßod the Stock of Mr William Rattray, Draper, ISO, 1 Queon-Btrcet, will offer tho same to tho public i in a few days, of which duo notico will bo given. i -- ■'*■■;' '■*■-- "■■■■ ■ , ___8 ' "' •■. 'r, \_/« •■'..« ':, ... J*K ~• I, T3UROLARY AT THE LONDON ARCADE. C. W. "g OOD SO N Desires to thank his numerous friends for tho liberal patronage conferred upon him during] the first year of the London Arcade in its pre sent position, which first year closed on Satur day, the 28th May. Notwithstanding tho great depression in trade, the returns of the year have exceeded tho Proprietor's most Banguino expec tations, demonstrating tho fact that customers appreciate onr low prices, and purchaso whero the best value for the money is obtainable, viz., at tho LONDON ARCADE.-^ Unfortunately for the Proprietor, tho Arcade was the scene of a • : ' BURGLARY between Saturday night and Sunday morning, as recorded in Monday's Stau. We havo ! NOW OPENED an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of GOLD AND SILVER JEVVELLERY overy article "warranted ;" and being of tho • latest designs and at tho lowest prices; wb febl ' confident our friends will rally round us. C. W. GOODSON will liberally reward any > ono giving such information as shall load to the recovery of tho Jewellery taken by the BUR GLARS. . . ,;.' 1 Having Just complotcd our annual Stock taking, wo havo certain lines of useful every , day stock that wo offer exceptionally, cheap ; and append a fow prices :— SPECIALLY CHEAP LINES AT GOODSON^S LON DO N ARCADE. 5 quires (120 shoots) Cream Ruled Noto Paper for lid; Envelopes to match, Cd nor 100: Eau do Cologne. 2s bottle for Is, or 5s 6d bottle for 3s 6d; Toilet Vinegar, 3s 6d bottle for 2s, or Is smaller size; Dinner Sots (18 piece's), handsome patterns, • 255; Tea Sots (10 piecos),: China, handsomely gilt, 10s (id tho set; Small Breakfast Sots, 7s 0d ; Toilet Sets, 3s Od; elegant Cut-Glass Scent Bottles, nickel silver tops, ls Gd; Sterling Silver Jewellery, marvellously cheap ; Nickel Silver Clocks, good- timekeepers, 5a each; White handled Table Knives, rivettod, 4s 6d tho I dozen; White-handled Dessert Knives, rivettod, 3s 9d tho i-dozon: Black-handled Knives and Forks, strong and good, 3s' tho 1-dozon pairs; Bread Knives, '9d each; Broad 'and Butter Platters, 5d each ;,A1 Electro-plutod Table Forks .. and Spoons, 6s tho .-dozen; Al Electro-plated Dessert Forks and Spoons, -is 6d tho J-dozen ; Whito Metal Table Porks and Spoons, 6d.eaoh; Whito Motal Dessert Forks and Spoons, _d bach ; Whito Motal Tea Forks and Spoons, 2d each: Japanese Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, ls Cd the pair; Japanese Sunshades, 9d each; other . Japanese Goods cheap; Jugs, setof 3, handsome patterns, 2s (3d the sot; Stovo Ornaments, nil at Jsoach; Hair, Cloth, and Hat Brushes and Per fumery, cheap; Pocket Cutlory, tho cheapest in Auckland; Dolls, China and Compo, from 3d each; Writing Cases and Desks,.from 2s Gd eaoil; Work-boxes and Baskets, from 2s each; Papier Macho Goods, a splendid assortment,; Toys in endless variety, arrangod on Stalls—3d, 6d, and ls each articlo and upwards. Fbr Birth day, Wedding, or any Presents, no place in Auckland like the London Arcade for variety and cheapness. Price list on application.-■- Note address: GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, 210, Queen-street, opposite McArthur's Ware house. ) TUBILEE ANNOUNCEMENT. All loyal subjects of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria ought to puroliaso a One Pound Parcel of Groceries, and roceivo as a present a Tin of Bycrof t's Best Mixed Biscuits. Prices as usual, fully ten per cent, lower than any other houso in tho trade. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, * *. , Karangahape Rqa_>J '-'■ T ;. >£. YRSHIRE * DAIRY, Earangahape _t_L Road,-is selling the Best Pare New Milk thei -Province at 3d per quart, de livered. " '/CARPENTER'S, LABOURERS, etc., are i \J "" requested't'o'call ahdexamine the stock of Working Shirty Clothing and Flannels keot by • lGe.rge!Fowlds^,--Yiotoria-street. * . tx •* - >'- -



"TIT; c. A _~. ;,» T J9 1* Wo wish our namo oonnootod in your mind -with _'£)A, boottuso wo aro the only Arm in Auokland dealing in nothing but THA, and at our Establishment, 207, Queen-stroot, may bo scon samples of TEA from every Toa-growing Country in tho World. Wo have TEA from India— TEA from China TEA from Japan TEA from Java TEA from Coylon _EA from FIJI TEA from Formosa TEA in Chests TEA in Half-chests TEA In Quartor-chesta TEA in Boxes TEA in Caddies TEA in Tins TEA in Packets. And as we devote our whole time to TEA and TEA-TASTING, we can give tea-drinkers better value for their money than they can get any where else. Any storekeeper may of course mix his teas according to the prico paid for them and the profit ho requires, but only the skilful tea ex dort can properly proportion tho peculia characteristics of each tea. and so produco a Genuino Blended Tea, grateful to the palate and refreshing to tho nervous system. This we claim to be able to do, and our Pure Blended Teas havo become a sourco of pleasure to our numerous customers all over New Zealand. Post Office Box 206. Agents wanted where not already represented. JOHN EARLE & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, 207, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Established 18S0. T EGAL NOTICE. MR ADAM BROCK, SOLICITOR, Has Removed from Canada Buildings, Queon- Btrcet, to new olllces, No. 18, Shortland-street (next Star Ofllce).