SHIPPING.

Sunset—This evening. 6.37. morning, 4.50. Moon's Agk-Ncw Moon, 15th, 7.« p.m.

HIGH WATER.

AtrcKXAND.—This evening, 0.29; to-morrow morning;. 1.5. . _ Ot f Manukau Hkads. — Thi9 evening. 3.9, to morrow morning , . 3.45. . . + _ KaU'Ara Heads. - This afternoon, 4.9; to morrow morning, 4.45.

ARRIVALS.

Bellinger, s'.s., from Whangai'ei Rotomahana, s.s., from Russell Chelmsford, s,s., from Opotiki.

DEPARTURES.

1 Suva, s.s., for East Coast ports Curlew, sch, for GMsborne, via Mercury .bay Dunedin, sch, for Gisborne, via Mercury I Bay

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, Thursday,

5 p.m. Rotomahana,

from Thames, Thursday,

4.30 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, Thursday, 4 a.m. Mariposa, from San Francisco, Friday Wainui, frdm Wellington, to-day, late Ohau, s.s., from South, Thursday Wanaka, s.s., from South, Thursdiiy (Manukau) Omapeie, s.s., from South, Saturday

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Luriine, ship, lefb London for Kaipara, via

Dnnedin, July 25 Waikato, ship, from London ; sailed Aug. M Canterbury, ship, left London Sepfc. 15 ship, from London, loading ]\Jay-Queen, ship, from London Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool Evic Reed, bq., from New York, via Lyttel-

ton ; sailed June 20 Mary A. Greenwood, bq., left New York

July 27, via Lyttelton Ada Stott, barque, sailed August 4 fronl

New York Rebecca Ciowell, barque, left New "iork

Sepb. 8, via Wellington Deufcchland, barque, from New York, via Wellington ; sailed October 20 Jennie 8., schr., from Fiji Restless, brig, from Fiji, early Edith May, barquentinc, from Povfc Chalmers ; sailed October 27 Ada C. Owen, brigantine, from Ravotonga,

early Yolande, barquenfcine, from Dunedm, early ■ . Lilian, schooner, from Islands, early

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Rangitiki, ship, loading for London Star of the East, bq., for New York, loading Kotomahana, s.s., for South, Thursday, noon

Mariposa, R.M.S., for Sydney, Nov. 10

EXPORTS.

Per schooner Louie, 2 quarter-casks of rum, 4 cases of whisky, 20 casee geneva, 3 cases ginger wine, 12 cases Chinese spirits, 2 cases tobacco, 6 cases bottled beer, 11 cases kerosene, 22 bags sugar, 40 bags of rice, 2 cases fish, 9 cases drapery, 12 packages iron, 20 boxes soap, 43 packages biscuits, 23 bags flour, 2,500 feet timber, 6 cases sewing machines, 11 packages hardware, 34 packages sundries.

The s.s. Cholmsford arrived from Opotiki this afternoon. Passenger :Mr Morsley.

■ The s.s. Rotomahana arrived from Russell at 10 o'clock last night. She leaves for South at noon to-morrow

The barquo Kirkdale still lies in tho stream, and she is not expected to got a berth at tho Sugar Company's Wharf unfcil Saturday or Monday. ' After tho ship Zealandia has discharged her cargo for this port she goes to Napier to land cargo and there load with wool, tallow, etc., for London.

Tbes.ft. Bellinger arrived from Whangarei last nighb with the following passengers : Messrs Whimp, Cantlow, Baker, Browne, Robinson, Aldsed, Cook, and Miss Baker.

The schooner Louie is to pail forßarotonga to-morrow morning with a full general cargo and one passenger. She cleared outwards at the, Customs yesterday afternoon.

A DISASTROUS VOYAGE.

Tns four-masted iron clipper Port Jackson, ■which arrived at Sydney the week before last made a very successful passage as far as timo was concerned, but the weather ex perienced \P£S terrible, Captain Crombio uverrina- that never in all his experience has he met with such "infernal" weather, or euch a continuance of violent galee. For six weeks .tho vessel never once had all sail set;, and on several occasions she had to be hove to, wEtle a large amount of damage was done about the decks, and nearly all the sails were lost. The voyage was further rendered memorable from .the fact thab two of the apprentices lost their livee under circumstances as melan choly as they are regrettable. The Port Jackson sailed from London on July Slsfc and crossed the Equator on August 29th. Ore September 11th a fresh gale sprang up and on the 12th the vessel liad to heave-to, and while sail was being taken in the first fatal accident of the voyage occurred. Andrew Hall, an ap prentice, about 18 years of age, was aloft, engaged in furling the foretopsail, when he fell from the yard, and. striking tho rigging and rail in his descent, was precipitated into the sea. Those who witnessed the accident belisved that he was either dead or stunned before reaching the water, as he seemed to be quite powerless. ' Tho violence of the gale was such that it was impossible to save him, and the poor youth had in consequence to be left to his fate. At 6 p.m., while the vessel was " coming to," the mizen topsail was blown to ribbons, and an hour and a-half later the foretopsail also blew away, and many of the sails which were stowed got loose a<*ain, and were blown to ribbons before they could be saved. The ship all this time was lurching fearfully to leeward, the starboard side of the deck being under water constantly, rendering it impossible to get near the braces and other gear. The iron posts on the lee side were wrenched off, and several articles of the ship's equipment were lost overboard, besides the dingy being smashed. At day light on September. 13 the gale took oiF, though there was still a heavy sea, and was followed by a light southerly wind. On examination it was found that the cargo had shifted, giving tho vessel a heavy list to starboard. An effort was made to trim her up a little with chains, etc., but it proved of little use, and there is no doubt this list had a very disastrous effect in the stormy weather which followed. Bad weather was experienced right from there on to October 18th, when in 43* S., and 32* E., the most violent storm of the voyage was encountered, the wind coming from S.W. with terrific force, and raising a sea which broke on board in a manner that was simply appalling. At 10 a.m. a tre mendous waye burst over the vessel through the starboard forerriggiug and over the house, smashing the boats, skylight,.iron stanchions, skids," &c, and filling the main deck fore and aft, besides sweeping .bucket-racks and several other articles aboufc the decks clean overboard. On the 23rd instant, when in lat. 38'S3 S. and.lsliE., another fatal accident oc curred. The ship was, speeding, along at the rate o£ about an,boar, with light' winds, fine weather,; and -smooth $ea, when suddenly the, raan.afc the wheel raided the alow■ 'of" ■"mafa-,oyerbimrd." * Ifc was toon foijnd that one of-the apprentices, Henry Sutherland, aged'lß, who was en gaged on thf? ptern ■ of the vessel, h&cti

missed . 6 U ° c sea ; The pat jT „ . *>c stfn at the time, and the line to which it was attached the poor youth succeeded in grasp ing and holding on to for several minutes. In the meantime lifebuoys were thrown to him, the ship was rounded to, and a boat lowered and sent to his assistance; but, unfortunately, ho would not let go his hold of the line to catch tho buoys, until he was nearly exhausted, and then when he did bo he sank almost immediately. The ship re mained cruising in the vicinity for about two hours, while the boat searched around, but although all tho buoys were recovered, nothing was seen of the missing lad. He was the eldest son of Captain Henry Suther land, of' Messrs J. and A. Brown's steamer Phcebe, and is spoken of in the highest praise, both for his sailorlike qualities and behaviour generally; Captain Crombie stating that he was as good as any man on the ship. He was acting as third mate, and it was intended to give" him that position next voyage.

ONEHUNGA SHIPPING.

DEPARTURE. Rotorua, s.s., for South The s.s. Rotorua took her departure for the South ofc 1 p.m. yesterday with cargo and tho following passengers ;-~Mr P. W. Edwards, Miss Duff, Mrs Jerry, Messrs J. R, Clements, C. A. Robinson, Mr and Mrs G. P. Pierce, Messrs Pinckney, A. H. Gen tel, S. H. Ellis, Loverock, F. Cross, Miss M. Lyell, Miss E. A. Wilkie, Mr and Mrs Hodgson and family (4), Mrs Jaraieson and four cliildren, Miss Roberts, Messrs Robert Dalzell, C. H. Wright), A. Taylor, Constable Martin, and.T. Pinckney (prisoner).

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rio T)F. Janeiro, November 7. —Tho lonic arrived hero this morning. Her frozen meat cargo is in good condition. Wellington, November 8. — Arrvicd : Barque Himalaya*, Captain Patterson, from Liverpool; August sth ; s.s. Coptic, from London, via the South; s.s. Malnnapua and s.s. Wanaka, from the South. Sailed : 5.9, Australia, for Auckland, via the East Coavst. Passengers: Mrs Ngati and 2 steerage. S.s. Wanaka, for Onchunga. Passengers : Messrs Norbury and Trevor, and 3 steerage. Pokt Chalmers, November B.—Arrived -. Mary Greenwood, barque, Toker, from New" York; JPukaki, s.s., from Newcastle and Lyttelfcon. Sailed: Jlawea, ».s., for the North. Manapouri, s.s., for tho South : Hauroto, s.s., for Wellington and Sydney.

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

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1887.

Once moro the recurring anniversary of the birth of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, gives colonists a pretext for a holiday, which is being taken advao_ tago of to the fullest extent—for the people of Greater Britain do not take their pleasures sadly like their foro" fathers in tho stern Northern clime but enter into them with that spirit of gaiety which ignores the existence of to-morrow, or any day of reckoning whatever. Certes, any visitor to New Zealand who saw the thousands of well-dressed people leaving on excursion trips this morning would not dream that the colony was lying prostrate beneath the incubus of commercial .and industrial depres sion! While the easy circumstances of colonists and love of pleasure are chiefly responsible for the general ob-' servance of this day, the popularity of the Hfiir-Apparent to the British Crow n and the tendency of young communi ties to dwell more in the future than in tho present have also something to do with tho fact that Australasia pays equal honour to the natal day of the coming King as it does to that uf the reigning Sovereign. And if colonists have gone a little out of their way to honour the Prince of Wales, who shall say that tho sentiment of regard is not reciprocal ? It is well known that the future ruler of Eng land has a strong desire to visit 4hese distant possessions, and that he lias only been deterred by certain strong reasons of State from making the woy age. Then the enthusiasm with which he entered into tho Imperial Institute scheme, and the lively interest which ho at all times manifests in colonial alfaira, prove that the welfare of these new lands is very dear to him, aiad that expressions of loyalty and esteem are not wasted on the barren soil of ingratitude or indifference.| We hope too that these tokens of in-| terest in the material welfare of the. empire, indicate that the Prince, as a, man of common sense, perceives that even a king, in these days, cannot ex pect either respect or loyalty from any reliance upon the ex ploded idea of " the divine right," Tho parallel circumstances h\ which those two great friendly p ower3 _Britain and Germany—are? placed at the present time, in each having an aged monarch and an Heir Apparent past middle life, do not happily extend to the/health of their present and prospective rulers. While the feeble of tho Emperor William and the dangerous illness of the Grown Prince of Germany are fitted to draw forth keen feelings of sympathy for that country in the crisis through which she. must shortly pass, it is matter for fer vent congratulation that Queen Victoria is blessed with sound health,, and that the Prince of "Wales has a constitution which bidsfairto preserve his powers unimpaired until that day (atill distant, let us hope), when amid its lamentations for a dead Queen, the British nation will joyously shout "Long Jjivo tho King,"

THE DISPOSAL. OF GOVERN MENT HOUSE.

Wβ think the proposal to uppty Go--; yemmeflt House an*l grounds ti Auck \w& to the purposes of our TJniy§Ffnty OpUege tow been f<mv§4 rI an map f potfune time, tfw Oelle§B ww « ertlisM #v 4 ft, wMM permanent }wm for- \ti W i°V discussiqn ?

ness of the place as a permanent site for the College, which, we may fairly hope, will ultimately have a large num ber of resident students. In a city like Auckland with a magnificent bay for aquatic exercise some site by tho oeaside, with a large area for future extension and facilities for boating and bathing, might be ob ; tamed; and clearly this would be very much better than having a mob of undergraduates full of exuberant life housed in the very centre of the city.

But there is another reason against making this property a University Reserve. The ■ paddock between Government House and the. Choral Hall is the only large space suitable for popular open-air sports in close prox imity to the crowded centre of the city, and the people should make up their minds that, whenever the pur pose of this reserve is changed, a portion of it, at least, shall become a. reserve for the unrestricted use of citi zens. In the petition to Parliament which has been framed to secure the transfer of this reserve to the Uni versity, there is a general provision that the grounds shall be available for public recreation ; but if that provision were carried into effect, except in a very re stricted sense, the College would be de prived of many advantages of privacy and space. Now, if proper exertions were used, we believe there would be no difficulty whatever in getting a large area of ground for the absolute Use of the University at a moderate cost, to be built upon as the funds and re- Iquiremerits of the College will allow. [We would strongly urge the friends of higher education, now that the question is before the public, to bend their ener gies upon a practical effort to obtain such a site as wo have indicated, rather 1 than to cast covetous eyes upon Govern ment House.

No doubt the apparent uselessness of the house and grounds as far as its present purpose is concerned is a strong argument in favour of turn ing it to any purpose of a public character, and that feeling is strengthened by a sense of irritation arising from the privileges which a few of the citizens at present sujoy in connection with the ground. But it is one thing to say that the property might be put to more pro fitable use and quite another and dif ferent thing to say that its transfer to the University College is the best use to which we can put it. If we grant that the disposal of this pro perty is now an open question, many claims'for public purposes may be put in, iwch as meritorious as that advocated in this petition. The present move ment has, we believe, originated with a member of the Professional Staff, tt, is very natural and also very laudable for the members of the Staff to desire to obiain so beautiful a home as Government House, altered and extended to .wit the requirements of Jie College— sftnd no , - mean alteration would be required—but the mere wish of one Professor, or even half-a-dozen, in a matter about which the opinion even of our prominent educationalists is very much divided, jnust only be al lowed its due amount of weight in de termining this question. : We would remind the University magnates that they have already taken possession of Admiralty House, and that at this critical juncture, when the question of the head-quarters of the Navy in New, Zealand certainly and the head - quarters _ for the Pacific probably, is at issue, we have no suitable place to, offer for the accommodation of the Admiral except Government House. When the report of Sir G. S. Whitmore, en dorsed by Sir Kobert Stout, recom mending Auckland as the most suitable station in New Zealand for refitting Her Majesty's ships, was made public, the Wellington papers loudly asserted the claims of.the Cook's Strait vampire. In this report Sir George Whitmore said:—■

The value of Auckland as a coaling station for Her Majesty's fleet is greatly enhanced by the fact that of all our harbours it is the one most strongly de fended. It has also the coal harbour of Russell at no great distance,.where Her Majesty's vessels can procure coal cheaply, as the freight would be saved. At all times Auckland would be able to supply any quantity of imported coal, for storage of which it has ample facilties now. More over, as Auckland is a large city and has an immense dock, large enough to accommodate the Nelson, men-of-war could depend upon repairing and refitting in safety. There is also a naval yard, with ample room in it to erect more store buildings if the existing once are insufficient. It is, perhaps, out side the question, bufcthe situation of Auck land as regards the Pacific is more conveni l ent than that of any of the Australian colonies, to which fact I think the Admiral would testify, and I.know previous Senior Naval Officers have borne testimony.

Now, Auckland has expended a very Sarge sum of money upon a big graving dock solely in the hope of securing the principal naval depdt in these waters. If these expectations are realised, some residence for the Senibr Naval Officer on the station will have to be provided. The Govern ment of New South Wales have quite recontly spent a very large sum in fit ting up a splendid mansion and beautifying the grounds of Admiralty House, by the waterside at North Shore, Sydney. In the circum stances of New Zealand, funds cannot be obtained for such a pur pose here, and Government House, with the grounds, in front, might serve the . double purpose of ac commocl&ting hie Excellency the Go vernor during his visits to Auckland, and the Admiral and Royal omqers when here, Or if Auck land were absolutely settled .upon as ft fca.yat Ration, the building might-be get aparfc polely for the Admiral's ujje, . This ought not to interfere will) teftnp|«M the paddock afc the )wi t<? tiw-etotoeue ol AueMand, leav ing'ftmpii gpmwtis lev the residence ift ftnl ftt Tho very faqtj pf pufiU Rogommedatiou C9qsi4erflbly Aiieklano $Mm ftfewsli ta§ Qf YFMn&m .for

the location of the head-quartos of the two men-of-war which under the scheme of defence approved by the Imperial Conference must be stationed on the New Zealand coast for the special defence of this colony. The expendi ture in refitting these vessels, the prestige, and other indirect advantages which would attach to the naval head - quarters were fully, considered and appreciated before our citizens em barked upon the construction of the Calliope dock, which will be a perfect white elephant without the naval patronage. Having gone so far, then, in their endeavours to adapt Auckland for the purposes of such a station, they should pause before parting with this possession which fortune has placed in their way, without any local effort or sacrifice.

Taking all these circumstances into account, we would suggest to the pro moters of the petition that they with draw it for the present. After the, question of a naval station has been finally settled, if it is then found that Government House and grounds are still "in the market," the propriety of allowing its tem porary use by the University College may be worth considering. But we believe that when the College gets possession of the site of the present Survey and Crown Lands Offices, as provided under The Special Powers and Contracts Act, 1885, its wants in the matter of accommodation will be amply provided for in the meantime, although the question of getting a better site farther away from the centre of the city ought still to be kept in view by the Council. • •

The following is the text of the petition asking that Government House and grounds be granted to Auckland University College: —"To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives. The memorial and petition of the under signed inhabitants of Auckland humbly showeth: That your petitioners are im pressed with the disabilities under which the cause of higher education suffers in Auckland from the absence of quate accommodation for the classes and lectures of the University College. That, in the present financial condition of the colony, your petitioners would not feel warranted in asking for a money grant from the Legislature, even for such a necessary object. That the buildings and grounds pf Government House, now .practically un utilised and a source of expense to the State, would be in the highest degree suited to the purpose of the University College; and your petitioners would respectfully pray that your honourable House will be pleased to take the premises into your cons,ideratidn and facilitate such steps as may be re quisite for having the building and grounds of Government House at .Auckland set apart for the purposes of the Auckland University College in connection witli the University of New Zealand with' the pro viso that the grounds should at all times be devoted to the use and recreation of the public. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray." . :...,. ; ,

The Auckland Grocers' and Dairymen's Associations quote the wholesale price of fresh butter from 5d to 7d per lb, and fresh eggs 8d per dozen, delivered, for the wejefc ending November 16th. .. '

Several summonses- have been served on parents- of fcnildren Who are not attending any of bhe public schools, and proceedings will be taken against them in the Police Ccurb on Monday next under the compul sory clauses of the Education Act.

The Mohawk Minstrels repeated their programme last night in the Agricultural Hall. The grand transformation scene of "The Four Seasons" was well received, as vras also the irresistibly funny farce " Irish Justice»" which concluded the pro gramme. There is to be an entirely new bill proddced to-nighb with a funny-and original pantomime as a finale.

A special meeting of the Newton Bdrdugn Council was held last night when the follow ing were present.:—The Mayor (Mr War nock), Councillors Faulder, Ambiiry, Riggs, Morrison, Lee, Donald, and Casey. JPhe following, resolution, passed at a special* meeting of the Council held, on the IOtH October, was confirmed: " That this Coun cil take the necessary steps to raise a loan of £2,500 to provide, a water supply and fire extinguishing plant for Surrey and Sussex Wards of the Borough." -The following resolution. was.' also passed" and the Town Clerk directed to advertise' the same :—" A public meeting of the rate payers of Surrey and Sussex Wards will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Friday next to tiike into consideration the question of a water supply for Surrey Hills.' , / ~

At a meeting of the d elegates of the Auck land Rowing Association held last night the programme for the Spring Regatta was definitely settled. The Regatta is to be held on Saturday, the 10th of December, and tht following are the races to be contested': —Maiden Race, Gigs, under 10 stone; Champion Gig Race; Senior Whaleboats; Junior Whalebqats; Senior Gigs; Scullers' Race; Canoe Race; Maiden Gigs; Senior Bona Fide Amateur Gigs; Maiden Whale boats. • In regard to coxswains' prizes, it was decided that winning coxswains be allowed one prize for each day, j • The Police Court business to-day, was dealt with by Mr Wilding, J. P., andjWas confined to a charge of drunkenness &$d use of obscene language against; Alexander Stephens. Stephens was ordered, 48 hours, imprisonment for the first and 7 days, imprisonment for the second, offence. Mr T. W. Glover, organising agenb of the New Zealand Alliance, has been speak ing at meetings held" in various patts of the Albertland district -on - Wednesday, •. at Port Albert (200 persons being present),; Thursday, at Wharehine;™ : Friday;, iiote* North; and on Saturday.at North Albert land. The P üblic Hall was full to hear this popular advocate of prohibition. Mr Glover mentioned an interesting fact at.the Port Albert meeting, which I repeat tor tne benefit, of those persons who might be so unfortunate as to be too late for the tram from Auckland to Helensvilla M* Glover had been under the impression that the evening train left Auckland for Helensville ab five o'clock. He was at the station ten minutes before that hour, but found the tram had gone ten minutes, leaving 20 minutes before five. It was a very serious matter to him, as he was advertised to number of meetings the North.- late ! He must stay for another weeK. Bub a friend used to travelling on <™c Helensville line suggested that ride after the train! He gob and caught the train at Newmarkeb. wu the railway officials please maW a note « this trifling incident ?—ln all bhe ridings 7) in the Sunty of Rodney there » tebeg contest. The Council "consists members, and 21 gentlemen. are pabriotic'enough to semces.. The question at issue to; Boad -Boagi. v. County Councils. A son of Mi' B. NorthWtland, met wibh an accent on Wednesday. Hβ was fooiehly ndmj rapidly round a sharp turn m the road his hoWfell, breaking ita was insensible for some time, bub -Mjaoff well again. The lioreo had to !»-««& ~ , (Pprb eorroejppndeat.)

•'Pro Bono I land Free PcUn as t V* % 1 be heard to ,W fe^S ,4 ™>rted to by £&,".• *m≥ To. the Editor- 9 romtwotothrec4? ln T JC ' said was so small h« v , , riils ■Mγ ai,v ■ IlfSi amount in the nine S n WW£ said) he had served would i our debt, but grea t ,;2tt?^ : P.S. MrKnox moved forS?K £***•* household utility, hi iS r saving goldfr6m^dlin gß i2 h all that is claims for J S , * l{^ ' revolutionise the method pursued at bur gobble has now SJiP* I believing that its fimpllcihT wnnMV'v I wholesale infringement o'1? ' 3 Without the aid ffcheL^i^ 1 any other agent, Mr BobbKf5 C! be able to extract gold km factory tailings.so completely ' vestige of the preciousmetalwiS ,l able by assay after he h 3a : Th lS gentleman is af present per week from royalties <oa -rff l current in the colony. *■•' We have been shown by W» r w McGla S han,of.the'Smb;il ( ltV' street, a specimen of the ktiiffiZ for accommodating the body m^ : place of languorous ease. It Hammoquette Eeclining Chair» «S ! the title indicates, it is chairs of the greatest property oh! hammock, viz., its readyMrastita to f movements of the body. For confe ! : ' convenience it is not to bo feta 1 affords the greatest posgiblevatay: comfort for the occupant by fo, flexible support that .it■ i afford ß ,'.the ?U body, the ease '.with' which a change of ! position can be egected/tliereadinesswifh which it adapts itself to the form a>i' follows the movements, of the occapsni ij '. the many changes of position,, si«L' ( comfortable support in any poeitipn.. -h\. slight effort any position, from an apvtj one to a reclining one, can* be fscVa will, and no special mcshanieal dr quired to hold the chair in the difej positions a_ttained., So nicely balanced'U' the operating parts of this chair that tW cupant ia haraly conscious o£ nakitu $ effort in changing his position j ttjcfuif and occupant move ia concord as on pi?«. of mechanism. . Moreover,.then.'i»bob: holst-ering whatever about this chslr, SJ' McGlaihan, local agent, is prepared ply the article at £310s. ■ Last evening the usual soiree uijctEK meeting in connection vilh the ,■.■'_ -„-<-■[ of the Pitt and:. Tinwnt-streekjpiß Methodist .Sunday-school were beti.- km wai provided at 6.3ot.'cloeb waa a good attendance. TLe tabjeng.B presido'l ove by TCatEJM M Platt, Major, Knight, ciidlLttcb.ttUl i by a number of the young ladies i«e to the school. At 7.30 o'clock tknffl public meeting was held, wheD ti?P«M Macfailauc pre-idod. lnt' l^ ,t t■n»adJ , aβ were delivered by the Ileve. ChTfflJ Smith, as woll as friends ■> -/>H with the Sunday-.<oluol, 1!: Pisi % Secretary, read the. annual report, raj •etated.that, at the beginningcfiheW they hid been obliged to dispense wte minister, and the year's work without regular assistance. Tbwbra rendered to Mr Macfarkie tor 4 great assistance he had given **' and also to the Mount fcdett C» for having given them tl-reo *encj per quarter, . and to the m • who had assisted during W % The pulpit bad,been n.-t plied during the year by thesW«*»M the Wesleyan College at Thwe w«P m report also stattd thab thon *»""■ teachers and 156 ejLo.it- ™to\!*m school. The Band of Hor« itAVM nightly meeangs, with in awf "Jβ dance of 45, and'there oVthe.oll. Tholrf-rfijje tion were preparing agrca^O^jjfja £126 '8s 4d lea«ng a tab*?!"!"* the choir. ' t( , „%'■!!?(» The quarterly maun; f™%M duly installed l.y G^ WPS • Sis. E. Harper, "-^.j Bro.CunnokUV.l,r., the : He was Mowed by the rest ffl •, was gone through to^ tr:^, which con«»st* w k m and the minstrel. ljc» J'i; tically receiredr ana ww b*» M body; while puisi<«#:: the Wlv SaS«'^li , !i. fef'

AUCKLAND EVENING STAR; WPffESPAy, M)TEMBER X 1887.



IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHIP OWNERS, ETC. In retiring from tho Ship Chandlery business, I beg to tender my sincere thanlt? to my many friends for their generous support during tho last fourteen years, und will consider it a per sonal favour if my lato patrons will kindly transfer their patronage to my successors in tho business, Messrs Koss and Co., whom I can conndcutly recommend. ft r McKENZIB . Auckland, Soptcmber 23,1887. "IT7ITH reference to tho above an'nounco- VV mont, wo havo much pleasure in inti mating to tho friends of tho lato linn, and the public generally, that wo will carry on tho business of Ship Chandlers, Sail Makers, etc., in our temporary premises at No. 17, Lower Qucen-streot, and hopo by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a continuance of tho pntronugo of tho late flm " ROSS & CO. . miTE SAIL LOFT will bo under tho J. nmnagomont of Mr Charles Reynolds, who had charge of this branch of Captain McKonzio a business for tho last fourteen yearn Ihe services of Mr. W. A. Harvey, for many years head storeman for Messrs J. and l> Oxley and Captain D. H. MoKen/.io. havo been retained for tlio now firm. Goods will nrrive by next steamer from Sydney, and by direct steamers from Home. ROSS & GO. (Successors to Captain I). H. McTConsrio), SHIP CHANDLERS. SAILMAKERS, ETC. Temporary Premise!?: No, 17, Lower Queex-stheet, Acckland Opening day, Monday, September THi PS~OM R~OAl> DISTRICT. "public works act, i 882." In accordance with tho provisions or tho abovo Act, it is hereby notified that the Epsom Road Board propose to Stop a Portion of Roa-1 lyinsr between Lot 37, Section 6. of the Suburbs of Auckland, and Lots 97, 98,99. and 100 of said Section in the Epsom Road District. Plans of the Portion o£ Road proposed to be Stopped lie for public inspection at tho office of tho Epsom Road Hoard, Newmarket Hall, *SSfi? WM, DINNISOV, Clerk. Epanm Road Board Office, 21st September, 1887. XT J. P U It BRO OX, PRACTICAL ELECTRICIAN, Wishes to announce that ho has Removed to No. 33, GREY-STREET (IWJ doors above the Market Hotel), TO UNDERTAKE ALL KINDS OF ELEC THIC'AL WORK. Mechanical Repairs Effected. EN T I S T R, Y. Mb A. L. SMITH, OLD-ESTABLISHED DENTIST, Corner of Hobsojt and WffiLLE3LKY STREKT3 Artificial Teeth fitted without extracting stumps. Other dentists' work repaired. Teeth stopped. Gas administered. Charges moderate. Tramcars pass tho house. HF. WIND SO R, • SURGEON DENTIST (by exam.» (Late of the Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I bog to intimate to tho public of Auckland and Provincial District that I continue in prac tico at the Old Chambers, Shortland-stroot (opposite Post Office.) Having secured the ser vices of a first-class Mechanical Assistant, and reduced my charges, I hope to merit a share of their support. ; Box 210, P.O.] [Telephone 377. ■Vr'O TICE OFREMOYAL. Mr t. trafford, The oldest-established Surgeon Dentist of 18 years, Desires to inform hie patients and friends that he has removed from Wakefield-street to more central offices, QUEEN-STREET (over Waytc's, Bookseller), opposite Wyndham-street. Professional hours : 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. VENI! VJ.DI! VICI! " rjIHE VERY" BUTTON (Shakespear) JL The Latest Novelty. We havo imported a Button-making Machine, and can now supply Buttons same cloth as Garment,- Onkhdnqa Tweeds included. No extra charge. Call and see the Machine at work. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY '. (G. Mcßride), Cvistoms-straet East, opposite Coupland'e Store THE "MELBOURNE AGE." Circular tion, 68,000 daily. The':largest Commercial, Advertising, and General Newspaper In the Colonies. Price, Id ;6s (kl per quarter, Tho r ' LEADER," IS pages. Tho best Farm, my, Agricultural and General Weekly News paper. Price, 6d - :6s Cd per quarter! Tho, "ILLUSTRATED AIU STftA J* IA N NEWS" (New Zealand Edition). The loading Monthly Illustrated Nowepaper, Single nunf; jers.Od; double numbers, with coloured plate, Js, Agents: Messrs Kidd and Wildman, Untan and Co., and E. Wayto, Auckland; arid, all News' Agents. Post free. THOROUGH OF NEWMAHKB3Y The General and Special Rates fop the, Pup: rent Year are ncnr p»et duo. Payment of the. same Jβ therefore requested forthwith, .Qfijcg hours from 9 to U α^m, . WM, PINmSOISf, Town Clerjf. Boroijglj CounpiJ OJJae, Jfew-*narke| Hal), JipTftijtjCJ* l,Wit X"'- , : " :v :



COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. BIRKENHEAD RIDIXG. October 19,1837. To J. 11. WiTiiEFOiro. Dear Sir.—We, the undersigned Ratepayers of Birkcnhead Riding, considering it advisable that a person of weight and experience should be elected to representthis Riding in the Waite nrnta County Council, respectfully request you to become a Candidate for the same, and should you comply, we horeby promise not only to give our own support, but to use our utmost exertions to secure your return. We remain, Dear Sir, (Signed) Yours faithfully, H. J. Hawkins, Chairman of Road Board. John J. Bond, Member of Road Board. B. T. Hawkins, Member of Road Board. John G. Kay, Member of Road Board. T. Buddie New Zealand Sugar Co. (W. Philson, Acting Manager). Graves Aickin (Auckland Tramway Co.), And 27 others. mo THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ■1- OF ROAD BOARD. T. BUDDLE. W. PHILSON, GRAVES AICKIN, and twenty seven others signing requisition. Gentlemen,—l have much pleasure in com. plying with your requisition; and if elected will uso every endeavour to promote the interests of the district and aid in ita practical advancement. I remain, Gentlemen, Yoiirs faithfully, J. H. WITIIEFORD. Auckland, October 21,1887. STARTLING A NNOUNCEMENT. A MONSTER SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT GARRETT BROS.' Previous to Stock-taking. GARRETT BRO3. have decided to offer the whole oC their immense Stockn at Wakeflcld-strcot and Karnnijahapo Koad at COST PRICE, for a few weoks only, and also lo make room for two latgc Stocks from their Southern branches, about to be closed. Now is tho opportunity for those fueling bad times to purchase these groat necessaries at genuinely Wholesale Prime Cost. The superior character of our stock is well known throughout New Zealand, therefore pulling Is unnecessary. Jl only remains for tho Proprietors to say THE SALE 13 TRULY GENUINE. Many thousand different lines are offered. A "very few only tuu be quoted hero :- a, d. Ladica" House Boots .. .. reduced to 211 Ladies' House Boot» .. ..reduced to if 9 Ladies' Carpet. Slippers .. reduced to 2 9 Ladies'Butt' aiippci 8 .. ..reduced to jl 3 Ladies' Prunella Slippers ..reduced to 3l> Ladies' Fur-bound Slippers .. reduced lo 8 b Ladios\')to7Shoo3, ussortod •• reduced to ♦ 9 Ladies' Button Shoes .. .. reduced to ft t> Ladies* Levant Lace Shoes ..reduced to l> G Laiiles'WiilkingPruricilnßoots reduced to 4 (i I adlcs' Levant JClaslic Sides .. reduced to 0 d Ladles' Button Hoots, f> to 7 .. reduced to 6 0 Ladies' Hygienic Luce Boots _ reduced to 8 6 Ladies' Prunella Shoo* .. .. reduced to 4 9 Lidice Superior Button Boots reduced to 9 0 Ladles' Lovunt Elastic Sides .. reduced to 0 9 Ladles' Kid Klastio Sides .. reduced to 011 Children's Felt Hoots .. ..reduced to Oil Children'bßuttonßoota.'JtoO.. reduced to I 0 Children's 7u> IHassorted E.S.. reduced to 2 0 Children's Lacod reduced to 1 (J Maids*KidlSlaaticSidos,land'-' reduced to 4 11 Children's Strong Kiastic Sides reduced to A B Men's Kluaiic Sidee .. ..reduced to 711 Men's Bluohere, tips, nails, etc. reduced to 5 C Men's Watertlghta .. ..reduced to Bfi Men's Balmorals reduced to 10 0 Men'aShooa .. reduced to (5 0 J{oys'Boot3 reduced to 46 Ho)h'Lnco Boots .. .. .. reduced to rfll Women's Leather Klaatlo Sides reduced to 6 6 Women's Luco Hoots .. .. reduced to 8 0 A Job Lot of Ladies' very superior Walking Boots, ussorted, from Us lid to 13s Cd. Most of those Bargains will be cleared quickly, therefore come early and eecuro tho bc3t. /y ARR ET T "O HOT HE RS, WAKEFIELD STREET AND GARRETT.SBUDDINGS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. AUCKLAND. THE "UNION" ■ And tho "SOUTHERN SPERM" CANDLES, Made by THE UNION OIL, SOAP, axd CANDLE COMPANY, OF AUCKLAND, Aro all Guaranteed FULL WEIGHTS (16 ounces to tho pound). Many of tho Colonial-made Candles now in the market are Lkiht Weigiits. and therefore dearer at tho money than the Auokland-mado Candles. TRY FOR YOUKSELVE3, AND USE ONLY THE LOCAL ARTICLE [CAM)]. T¥f A N T• E V Landlords and others o know that X BARKER Undertakes Collection of Rents and Accounts, Execution and Distress Warrants, Possession under Bills of {Me, etc., with care and despatch. OFFICE: CITY CHAMBERS, VULCAN LANE (Top floor). SECURITIES. PURCHASE S. We aro in want of orst-clas3 Mortgage Secu rities for several sums'of money at current rates; or we would purchaseigood Buildings in eligible situations. * VAILE &{ DOUGLAS, LAND AND INSTATE AGENTS, SnoRTM.ND Street. _ OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. /CHRISTMAS "jrJAKDS! riHRi'IBTMAS /^ARDS The above'ijaxc a speciality, ancLare shown in a sepairaite room. mENNIS -OACQCJETS! mENNIS "OACQUETS! AT. KELSEY'S, OPPOSr.rETHE TOWN CLOCK, J\ OW N AGAIN! FRESH BETTER, QtfLY 6(#mßfl&. Quality M. , . , "■•JfSIIW'I,; lUfflmtod; pn. haMrpa imep PftrfJs. See hmW 1 irwfc*' ,, Sift j»teitPßtedsfci}ttfc ! >



New Zealand ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITS. There are many and varied features in thi9 week's number. THE UNKNOWN, An Illustrated Romance of tho Nineteenth Century. A POINTED PROTEST; Ok, Ferdinand Takes Hia Seat on the Bulgarian Tukonb, Etc. Etc. Etc. There are several capital Stories and Sketches in this number, including— Mr and Mrs Bowser The Coming Generation On the Road A Mysterious Warning My Veiled Client. Sent to any part of the colony /or 2s 6d per quarter. TO PHOTOGRAPHB KS. SCHERING'S CHEMICALS, DRESDEN ALBUMENISBD PAPER, DRY PLATES. SEEGNER, LANGGUTH, & CO.. QUEEN-STHEET. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto G'xistlnp? betwt en us, tho undersigned, as SolieilbrH, has thia day been dissolved by mutual consent. Auckland, 7th November, 188". WST, THORNE, w. rig by. Witnes3: Thomas Bell, Accountant, I WILL continue the Business as hereto fore but in my own namo, WM. THORNE, Solicitor and Notary Public.