THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.

J»lr J., A. Connell at Mount Eden

Mr" J. Aitken Connell, candidate for Eden, addressed the electors resident in the Mount Eden portion' of this district on Friday night, in Waite'sPublic Hall. Some 50 or 60 persons were present. Mr R. Udy was called to the chair. Mr Connell opened his address by express ing gratification that so many people had turned out to hear him on so wild a night, and by stating that in accordance with advertised notice ho intended to speak that evening on " Protective Duties, and the Native Industries which should be ori • corn-aged, and how to encourage them." After a few remarks upon the serious nature of the crisis in which the colony was placed, and the incapacity of the Govern ment, he proceeded to discuss the question of protection versus free trade, avowing himself at the outset an ardent free trader. He proposed to insti tute a comparison between free trade New South Wales and protectionist Victoria with the object of showing that protection was subversive of a people's prosperity. He would show that in every material respect New South Wales was far ahead of Victoria. First of all, with regard to the populations of the two colonies. Victoria had in 1866 a population of 636,982, and 20 years later it had increased to a million, or in other words by 363,018. New South Wales in 1860 had a population of only 431.412, which 20 years later had increased also to a million, or in other words by 568,588. In this re spect, thereforo, New South Wales was decidedly ahead. Comparing the number of the mof>t effective pavb of the male population, namely those be tween 25 and 40 years of age, at intet vals of ten years, the facts were that in IS7I Victoria boasted 135,413 of this class, but in 1881 the number was only 99,497, or a decreasoin ten years of 35,916. New South Wales, cm the contrary, had 83,275 of the same class in 1871, and in 18S1 no less than 115,9131, or an increase of 32,720 in ten years. This showed a difference within ten years in favour of New South Wales by 68,642 men in the flower of their age. Passing now to the comparative wealth of the two colo nies, cu"ie results were again in favour of New South Wales. The value of property in Victoria rated or liable to be rated on ex tension of municipalities was L116,253,.'i70, while in New South Wales it was 1197,028,429. Then, as to the revenue of the two countries, the revenue of Victoria in 1866 was 3£ millions sterling, and in 18H5 it had risen to 6£ millions, an increase of 3£ millions. In 1860, on the other hand, New South Wales had a revenue of two millions sterling, which in 1885 had risen to 7h millions, or an increase of 5^ millions, the difference in favour of New South Wales being two and a, quarter millions. Then again, with respect to the tariff taxation of the two colonies, in 1885 there was collected in Victoria by Customs and excise (net) L 2,030,555, while in New South Wales the amount was L 1.823,207. But on protected industries Victoria col lected L 1,250,000 additional, while New South Wales collected only a paltry £100,000 in this way. Allowing for the proportion added by dealers and retailers, we had a total taxation for Victoria of •£4,374,073, and for New South Wales of £2,564,276, or, in other words, £4 Ss 2d per head of the population in Victoria, as against £2 12s 4d per head of the popula tion for N. S. Wales, He came now to the imports and exports of the two colonies. The imports of Victoria for ISS;j were eighteen millions sterling, while for New South Wales in the same year they M-ere twenty-three and a quarter millions. The exports of 'Victoria for 188,1} were fifteen and a half millions, while for New South "Wales they were sixteen and a half millions, the total avfei'a^e" "of' three years (1883-4-5) for Victoria being 34J millions, and for New South Wales 40J millions. The average excess in favour of New South Wales was L6,280,i46, showing that a very much larger trade was done by that colony. Coining next to manufactures, works, etc., results ought to be something magnificent for Victoria if protection had the effects which were claimed for it. There should be a- very large manufacturing population. What were the results? Why, that in 1886 Vic toria employed in manufactories, works, etc., 41,542 males and 7,755 females, or a total of 49,297, whereas free trade Now South Wales employed 42,289 males (rather more than Victoria) and 3,494 females (more than 50 per cent, less than Victoria), or a total of 45,783. So that the tendency of protection was to make beasts of burthen of our women. (Ap plause.) Again, during the last 10 years, Victoria had opened only 510 manufactories and works, while during the same period New South Wales had opened 1,256 without protection at all. When we compared the machinery used by the two countries we found that that of Victoria footed up to 20,160 horse power, while that of New South Wales amounted to 25,192 horse power, or an excess of 2,032 Mgfttt power in favour of New South Wales. R%en again, the value of the machinery plant owned in Victoria was only L4,G43,893, whereas that of New South Wales was L 5,801,757, or an excess in its favour of L 1,157,864. As to the general business of th.c two colonies, Victorians despatched 1,634,666 telegrams during 1885, while the people of New South Wales despatched • 2,625,992 or an excess of 991,325. In the matter of the consumption of luxuries by the peoples of the two colonies, he found that the Victorians were decidedly worse off than their neighbours, for though equal in population, they consumed considerably lens tea,sugar, currants and raisons, spirits, and particularly tobacco per head, than their neighbours of New South Wales. It was very evident that the poor ' Vic torians had to cut their "baccy" short (laughter); for in a year they ' consumed only 35Jozs. per head of it, while the people of New South-Wales consumed 36ozs. per head of it, thus indicating a greater spending power. So much for the colonies. If we turned to the older countries of the world we would find the differences in | favour of free trade intensi fied, and the" miseries resulting from pro tective duties als*o intensified. Still, in lsew Zealand, although he would stoutly oppose the imposition of any further pro tective duties, he would only be in favour of a very gradual removal of those already in existence, so as not to interfere unduly with the vested interests thus brought into existence. For the protection of 7,931 operatives we were paying at the, rate of L34 per head—a rather costly system of State coddling. It would be better to kill our industries than pauper them in Bucli a way. We should apply ourselves to the industries which were congenial to the soil. If he were Minister of Mines he would bring from Germany, by the hair of the head if necessary, that skilled knowledge which would show us. how to turn to account our magnificent mineral wealth in the Coromandel Peninsula. He would encourage the culture of olives, the growth of mulberry trees, and tho produc tion of silk, the manufacture of beet sugar, of starch from potatoes, wine-inaking und fruit - growing, and he would till our rivers with salmon. He was in favour of a year's trial of Vaile's system on the Auckland railways, and for the purpose of assisting its results he would promise all who were induced by it that «ear either to take up farms id the country, or build them •eivee houses in the suburbs, the privilege lot- themselves and their children of travelling, by vails under Vaile's tariff for the re-' ..i tikuir lives. He would placo the Maori* i.-i l| lo sanio level as Europeans,drid ■ aolifce- cKcurta contribute equally to tho

revenue of the country. At present they enjoyed unfair advantages. He would maintain our educational system, but thought the minimum school age should be 7 years, find there was room for economy in administration. He would never touch our universities. They were the salvation of the country. The secondary schools might be made more eliicient, and brought into more uniformity with the primary school system. Such persons as the sons of clergy men should be admitted free to the second ary schools. He was in favour of local option, and would not grant compensa tion to publicans. In conclusion, he thought we had had government by stupid and ignorant newspaper editors and lawyers, and we wanted 'practical colonists at the head of affairs.

In answer to questions, Mr Connell said he thought tho Governor's salary was too high, and that the members of the Legisla tive Council would be well paid at say LIOO a year ; he was the most ardent advocate in New Zealand of the reading of the Bible in schools, and lie thought the passages,to be read should be selected by the Minister of Education, with the approval of the Primate of the English Church, and the authorities of the Presbyterian and Wesleyan Churches. He did not believe in the Eight Hours Bill. He did not care whether a teacher was a Freethinker, or, if they liked, an idolator, sp long as he read the Bible with reverence, were it introduced into the schools. He pre ferred an income tax to the property taxi He would never sanction the finding of .work for tho unemployed by the Government. If they submitted to a tax of 3d on tea and Id on sugar, they would reap a quarter of a million revenue, and such a tax would not bo a hardship to the working men. Com petition would not lower the price of pro tected goods. He would rather abolish the exemptions' on the property tax than in crease the tax.

A vote of thanks to the speaker was pro posed ; also an amendment of thanks and confidence. The vote of thanks only was carried by 20 to IS.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman ended tho proceedings.

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

Senior Cup Matches

Graftox v. Ponsonby.—The return match between these clubs took place at Epsom on Saturday afternoon, and attracted thither a concourse of some 3 or 4,000 people, for the very simple reason that the contest would most probably determine the destina tion of the Cup this year. It proved to be the match of the season, both Clubs being strongly represented, and both sides exert ing themselves to the utmost to gain the victory. The forwards were very evenly matched, but Ponsonby was stronger in backs, Messrs T. Macky and Chapman acted as umpires, and Mr G. Carter was referee. Graf ton kicked off and Whiteside returned whereupon, a serum was formed in neutral ground. Some passing on the part of Grafton resulted in Muir reaching Pon sonby's 25 flag with the ball, but it wap called back some . distance through having been thrown on. Whiteside stopped a rush by Grafton and ran the ball back to the 50 ilag. The game was worked down to Ponsonby's '2."> boundary, but Wooller and Arrieil by dribbling and Davy by a kick forced it back to neutral territory, where Madigan made a strong but ineffec tual run. Whiteside next secured the ball, and, fending ably, carried it into Graf ton's 25 before he was thrown The Grafton for wards rallied and forced the tide of battle back to the middle distance, where for some time the ball fluctuated backward,'! and for wards. At length Madigan got the ball, and Whitesido, failing to collar him, the Gratton speoler made the run of the day, getting within a yard' or two of Ponsonby's goal-line, where J. Braund brought him down, and the ball went into touch. Front the throw-in Davy ran it to the 25th flay and the Ponsonby forwards worked it still further b«,ck, the rally ending in Whiteside carrying the leather into the Grafton territory. The Grafton forwards once more brought it out of clanger. Hooker then got away, and passing neatly to Whiteside, the lattor ran it well down to the goal-line. Here a scrum was formed, and then Otway breaking through secured a try close to the corner flag. Arneil took the kick, but the i angle was difficult, and nothing re sulted. Some indecisive play followed the kick out, and f then Mills came through the scrum with the ball at his toe. it was passed to Whiteside, who ran well down Grafton's 25 before he was grossed. Arneil, however, secured the ball and got over the goal-line close to the corner-post. J. Braund took the kick at goal, but failed to score, the tingle again being difficult. After the kick out Hooker and Madigan made a run each, and Muir and Spencer did some effoctive dribbling. Grafton also obtained a couple of marks, but did not gain much by them. Muir by capital open play brought tho ball to Pon sonby's-25 line, where Whiteside fell upon it. The Grafton forwards, however, deter minedly scrummed it along towards the goal-line. Here Madigan got the ball, but was at one brought down, and the Ponsouby forwards forced the contest into neutral ground. Hooker and Whiteside carried the ball thence into Grafton'b 25, and T. Brown made a plucky run in return, but did not .gain much ground. From the 5Q flag Ponsonbjr by some good passing took the ball back to Grafton's 25, whence Mackie carried it back again. Tlie play now became very fast, and Johnston kicking strongly, and the forwards follow ing up" well, the ball was worked well down Ponsonby's 25. At this stage half-time was caHed. After the kick off, Johnston again, by-a good kick, enabled the for wards of his side to carry the battle into Ponsonby territory, but Arneil and White side by smash runs forced it back again. A. Braulid then got a mark, and gained some further ground. Muir, who from the outset had been playing in first-class style, now came through a scrum with the ball, and, well seconded by Twiname, brought it within five yards or so .of Ponsonby's goal - line. Whiteside by a good run followed up by a punt delivered his side. At the 50 flag, Conway got a mark, but derived no advantage from it. A rush by Ponsonby into Grafton territory was immediately met by an answering rush. In neutral ground Mackie got a mark, and Lecky took a place-kick. It was well directed, but one of the Ponsonby forwards touched it with his hand, and its effect was spoiled. Madigan made a good run, passing Whifceside easily, but being thrown by Arneil. A Ponsonby rush, headed by Wooller dribbling, forced the play close to the Grafton goaMine, where Hooker and Davy made unsuccessful attempts to get over. Lecky saved his sido and brought the ball to the 25 boundary, whence Veale and Mackie worked it well up to neutral ground. Some indecisive play followed, and then Davy punted into touch at Graf ton's 25., From the throw in Ponsonby ad vanced close to the Grafton goal-line. A. Stewart brought the ball just beyond the 25 line, but it was immediately rushed back again, and Whiteside getting it, started on a strong run. He was capitally thrown by T. Brown about a couple of yards from the goal-line. A scrum was formed, and A. Braund, coming from behind it, cleverly picked up the ball, ran over the line,and touched down close to the goal-post. From this try Wooller scored a goal. After the kick-out, Grafton rushed the ball into Ponsonby's 25, where A. Braund, by falling on it, prevented a possible score. Grafton was now making desperate efforts to score, and twice in rapid succession had the ball within a yard or so of tho Ponsonby goal line. At the very end of the game T. Brown, who had on ■• his own responsibility

taken Johnston's place as three-quarter back, had a good chance to pot a goal, but electing to run instead, was immediately collared. Ponsonby accordingly won by 9 points to nil, and the only thjng^ that can now imperil her winning of the Senior Cup is a possible defeat at the hands of Gordon. In that eventuality Ponsonby would have to play a third match with Graf ton.

Gordon v. Albert.—ln order to permit the contestants to see something of the big match between Grafton and Ponsonby, this match was played in two spoils of half an hour each. Albert played three .men short, and. of course, were quite overmatched, Gordon winning easily by 21 points to nil. For Gordon Lusk scored from fullback after taking the ball from the feet of the Albert forwards. Poland, Jordan, W. MeJdruro, Lindsay, and Hcmpton also scored. Lusk kicked'two goals, and McKeown one. JVlc- Keown, Poland, tusk, and L. Meldram among the backs, Lindsay, IT. Poland, W. Meldrum, Clayton, and Jordan among the forwards played well. For Albert, Mase* field, Dixon and Fisher played well behind the scrum, and Hobson, Firth, and Miller among the forwards. '

Auckland v. North Shokk.—This match was played at Devonport,and resulted in an easy win for the North Shore, team, which won by 16 points to 2. The scoring was done by Wynyard and Maud on behalf of the winners, and by Gibbons for the losers. Towards the end-of tho match', thy Sbhd, who played a very hard game for Auckland, had his jersey torn off', and played till the finish in hLs pelt. Junior Matc&cs. North Shore Second beat Waitemata by 6 points to nil. ■ . Auckland Second defeated United by 1 try. • ■ "' . ■ ' Ponsonby Second played Gordon Second, and scored 2 points to nil. Britomart beat Primrose by 10 points to 0. Rovers defeated Selwyn by 7 points to nil, North Shore 111. defeated Home Bay by 5 points to 2. Albion claim the|r match against True Blue, as the latter did not muster a team. The Association Game. Wanderers v. Links ll.—This match was won by the Wanderers by four goals to nil. Some good rushes weve made by the < Wanderers, who kept the ball almost throughout the game at one end of the field Amongst those prominent in the rushes were Courtenay (who kicked three ffoals). Fricker, and Wholan. The Links lacked the combined play whjch their op ponents were noticeable for. Those who played best for Links were Hunt. Young, and Baker.

Hornets v. Ellerslik.—This match was played on the Ellerslie ground, and resulted in a victory for the Hornets by two goals to nil. Though the visitors pressed their op ponents hard no score was made in the first half, the forwards lacking somewhat in combination. In the °econd half, however, the Hornets showed, up to advantage, pass ing" and dribbling in good style. A fine rush by the forwards carried the ball down the fieirt, and Brown,' passing to Hay, en abled the latter to score goal No. 1. The play was now mostly confined to the Eller slie quarters, and shortly after Brown scored »oal No. 2, the ball being neatly pas sed from the right wing by Salmon. No thing of further note occurred during the remainder of the 'game. For the ' Ellersliel Renall and Fergnsson as forwards and Somerfield as baok played a very good game, while for tho Hornets Chamberlain and Kilpatrick executed a good amount of work as half-backs.

CORRESPONDENCE.

«as Bills.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —Your correspondent, " Consumer," has hit the right nail on the head at last. He says " Once again is there a universal complaint at the size of the gas bills for this mouth. It is a downright shame that this state of things should exist." My com pliant, Mr Editor, is that the size of the bill is too small. On more than one occa sion I have mislaid mine—it is certainly veiy diminutive. Besides, the, Company in using so little paper offers no inducement to paper mills being started. It is too bad a "wealthy corporation" using so little printers' ink on their bills ; it is no wonder the-press hit this concern so hard. And then,, too, to think that this Company even refused th 6 pressure put upon them by the Committee said, I be lieve, that the bills could not be altered, in ■ fact, the Committee said at last that there was nothing in it. But, joking apart, your correspondent no doubt means that the amount of his account for gas in the middle of the winter is heavier than he Jikes, for he says "once again." Now, " once " I take it means last winter, and " again," this. I recommended " Con sumer "to foi'm a joint stock company to get tho solar system altered so that we can get' daylight up to say 11 p.m. Ho will say it is impracticable. It is equally impracticable and unreason able to expeot that a gas, coal, kerosene, or candle account will be less or propor tionally less in winter than in summer. In fact, it is all the other way. In summer we use artificial light as little as possible, at least that is my case. ; In winter, the agreeable heat generated by gas flames is a positive comfort.—Another Consumer.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Allow me, through the medium of your paper,1 to make a simple proposition to gas consumers, which, I think, may be for their future interest, though it may cause present inconvenience. Let those who feel the exorbitant price of gas a bin den have it cut off and make use of lamps and candles until such time as a moderate price be charged. My gas bill for some months has averaged 29s per month, and that in spite of the utmost economy. lam willing to go to the inconvenience of having the gas cut off, if others will do the same, and thus form a combination against the Com pany, which will have more effect than the most voluminous complaints.—A.D.,Mount Eden.

[" Lux " writes to similar effect.]

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —Retrenchment is the cry that is now being echoed and re-echoed from one end of the colony to the other, and with many of us, alas! retrenchment within our own homes has been the order of the day for some timepast. All accounts possjble of retrench ment have been retrenched, but there is one account that any endeavour towards so doing is as futile as the novice's attempt to climb the greasy pole. On seeing that the gas bill for the month ending 6th June was twelve shillings more than the previous' month, we resolved to almost give up using' our gas stove, which resolution was strictly adhered to, the' stove being used only on rare occasions, and now judge of my surprise on receiving the last gas account to find a still further in crease of 17s, making a total increase for the last two months of Ll 9s on the amount paid for the month ending sth May. Can any one wondor at my indignation, knowing, as I do, that there was not so much gas burnt in my house during the month ending J.lth of July as during the month ending sth of May iast ? I feel almost in clined to close my shop at dusk rather than submit to such extortion. One of your correspondents suggested forming an asso ciation for the purpose of boycotting the Company—" Union is strength !" By such a combination, the Auckland Gas Company would have to bend or break.—l am, etc., J, G, Mathews, Karangahape Howl,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JULY * 25, 1887.

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Election Notices. -fcT EWTON ELECTORATE. THE HONOURABLE MR TOLE WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OF NEWTON At ST. SEPULCHRE'S SCHOOLROOM THIS (MONDAY) EVENING At Eight o'Clock. mO THE ELECTORS NEWTON. Gentlemen, 1 I beg to offer myself for Election as your Representative in Parliament. Many of you haye been my constituents for a period of over 'eleven years past in the late Electoral District of Eden, and if elected I shall serve you as faithfully as heretofore. I will-Address you at an early date. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, J. A. TOLE. DEN ELECTORATE" MR J. AITKEN CONNELL •will have much pleasure in ADDRESSING THE ELECTORS OF EDEN IN THK PUBLIC HALL, ONEHUNGA, ON THURSDAY, JULY 28th mat., at 8 p.m. In the MT. ALBERT HALL ON FRIDAY", JULY 29th inst, at 8 p.m. In the PUBLIC HALL, Henderson, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th inst., at 8 p.m. In the PUBLIC HALL, Avondale, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST sth inst, at 8 p.m. AUCKLAND WEST. MR J. M. SHERA Respectfully invites THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND WEST To meet him in ST. JAMES'S HALL, WKLLINGTON-ST., ON TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 26, At Eight o'Clock. nn O THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND NORTH. Gentlemen, I respectfully beg to offer myself for Re election to Represent your Distriot in the House of Representatives. Yours faithfully, T. THOMPSON. June 19.1857. A UCKLAND NORTH ELECTION. M, Mr S AMUEL VAILE Will Deliver a Political Address at the TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT STREET, On THURSDAY, the 28tii inst., at 8 P.M., When he will deal mainly with tho RAILWAY AND LAND SETTLEMENT Questions. T~ O THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND CITY NORTH. Gentlkmkn,—l have the honour to offer myself as a Candidato for your suffrages, and will take an early opportunity of placing my political programme before you. Very faithfully yours, SAMUEL VAILE. Xji RANK L1 N SOU TH. Mr eTIaMLIN WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS TO-MORROW, 26th, Protestant Hall, Pukekoho WEDNESDAY, July 27, Harrisvilie School THURSDAY, July 28, Court-house, Morcer FRIDAY, July 29, Mangatawhiri Valley School SATURDAY, 30th, Pokeno Hill. Each evening at 7.30. TCIRANKLIN NO R T H. M R F. LAW R V Will Address the Electors of Franklin North on WEDNESDAY, the 27th, PANMURE HALL; THURSDAY, the 28th, ELLERSLIE SCHOOL; FRIDAY, the 29th, HO WICK, ODDFELLOWS' HALL; At 7.30 p.m. mO THE ELECTORS OF MANUKAU. Gentlemen,—l wish you to meet me as a Candidate to represent your District in the House of Representatives at whichever of the undermentioned places may best suit your convenience. I have the honour to be. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, G. MAURICE OTiORKE. Mount Smart, July 23,1857. ONEHUNGA—At the Public Hall, on TUES DAY, the 26th July, at 8 o'clock p.m. NEWMARKET-At the Public Hall, on THURSDAY, the 28th July, at 8 o'clock p.m. EPSOM—At the Public Hall, on SATURDAY, the 30th July, at 8 o'clock p.m. TO THE ELECTORS OF RODNEY. Gentlemen,— . Having been requested by a number of Elec tors to contest tho above seat, I have consented to do so. I should go as an Independent Member, and should only support a Government that would go in earnestly for Reform and Retrenchment, Yours respectfully, ARTHUR COLBEOK,



Election Notices. ■..--,,. T7l DE N ■"' ELECTORAL DISTRICT. Mr. E. MITCHELSON will address the Electors of Eden in Mr "VVayte's Mount Eden Hall THIS (MONDAY) EVENING at 8 o'clock, in the Mount Albert Hall, on WEDNESDAY the 27th inst., at 8 p.m.; and in the Public Hall) Avondale, on FRIDAY, the 29th inst., at 8 p.m. mO THE ELECTORS OF EDEN> Gentlemen,— I have pleasure in offering myself as a Candidate for your electorate, and will, at an early date, do myself the honour of addressing you on political matters. EDWIN MITCHELSON. Auckland, 30th June, 1887. TyrONDAY EVENING POLITICAL ADDRESSES.- Mr J. AITKEN CONNELL proposes to deliver a Series of Political Addresses on Monday Even ings in the CHORAL HALL, Symond -a treet (o in such other place as may from time to time be advertised), on the following subjects :— THIS (MONDAY) EVENING. TO YOUKG COLONIALS. Introduction (15 minutes).—A few remarks upon the nature of the forces which underlie Democracy. 1. On Democrat!" and Representative Institutions. (This subject considered in connection with tho. dangers which have proved fatal to Democracy in the past,; with possibly, if time will permit, a few words on Toryism, liberalism, and Radicalism. 2. What is the Work of the Young Colonial in Politics ? At the close of the meeting reso lutions of an important character will be sub mitted, providing for the formation of a political association to be called The Young New Zea land Democratic AsHOCiation, or otherwise' as the meeting may determine. All Young Colonials, lovers of outdoor sports, or work, are particularly and respectfully in vited to attend. Tickets (free) for reserved seats for young colonials accompanied by ladies may be obtained at Messrs Kidd & Wild man's and! Upton & Co.'s' Queen-street Admission to other parts of the hall without ticket—Free. Doors open at 7.30 p.m., commence at 8 p.m. sharp. MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST Ist, ISB7, AN ADDRESS TO IRISHMEN ON. HOME RULE FOR IRELAND, 1. On Homo Rule for Ireland. 2. W hat can the old Colonial Irishman do for Ireland? 3. What Is Government and what Is not Government with a few words On Dynamite and Shillelaghs. What they can do and. what they can't do. ' . Reserved seats for Irishmen, each of whom may be accompanied by a lady or not, as he pleases. Tickets for reserved seats may be obtained at Messrs Kidd & Wildman's, and Uptoa & Co.'a Queen-street—Free. MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1887. ON THE LAND POLICY OF THE COLONY. (This subiect considered in connection with Free Trade and Protection, also in connection with Land Nationalisation and Village Settlement Schemes.) MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 15, 1887. ON THE ABORIGINAL POPULATION OF THE COLONY, Including the subjects of Native Lands and Differential Legis'atioji, whereby privileges are conferred upon the Natives not'enjoyed, by the European population, with a few words on Native Landlordism, what it has done, and what it is likely to do in the future. Business Notices. "YSfHAEF HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. JOHN LYNCH Desires to inform his friends and the public, that he is proprietor of the above Hotel. Good accommodation for Travellers; .first-class Luncheon Room. Best Brands of Wines and Spirits. Hancock's Sparkling Ale always on draught. J. BUTCHER.] [j. GROOM. \\T E HAVE FOR SALE:— Rod and Bar Iron, Wire Nails, Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Iron, Sash Weights, Buckets Tubs, Springs, and Patent Axles. Coarse and Fine Salt. GROOM, BUT.CHER, & CO., FORT-STREET. Telephone 211.) Q L ED H I L L' S JERATED WATER AND CORDIAL FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET * EAST (Late Sharland's). p.0.b.284] [uigh-strekt & customs-st. w. ARTHUR Til" A S V, -IxJL toY MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. , ORDERS INDENTED. , GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Window Glass Plate Glass Wire Nails Portland Cement , , • Chinaware Havanna Cigars, etc. FOR SALE, 1,000 CASES WINDOW GLASS (assorted Size) mHE AUCKLAND COFFEE-HOUSE ■I JL • COMPANY. : . KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THE ABOVE COMPANY Have taken Premises in Dr. Purchas's Splendid Block of Buildings Karapgahape Road, Wh'-re they have opened their No. 1 Branch, and are now prepared to supply Refresh- I ments at the following prices:— Tea, small cup, Id. largo do, 2d Buns, Id each Cottee „. „ Id, „ 2d Scones, Id Cocoa „ „ Id, „ J2d Tarts, Id „ Lemonade, lid per bottle Roll & But- Ginger Beer, l|d „ ter, Id Ginger Ale, lid „ Bread & Butter.ld Soda Water, I id „ Ham Sand- Hop Beer, lid „ wiches, 2d. „ ' Milk,ldpei-glas3 Beefdo.i2d; ~ Pork Pies, 2d TEA, COFFEE, 8c COCOA, 2d iJerpint ! Open daily from half-past six a,ni, until ten p.m.



JEdncatlonal. DANCING CLASS (ADULTS), THURSDAYS, EIGHT P.M. J, KELLY, POXSONBY Road, np.arlT_oPPo3ite Franklin Rd [A CARD.] MR. J. X E L L V, TEACHER OF DANCING., i JUVENILE AND ADULT CLASSES. Ponsonby ltoad, nearly opposito Franklin Road TurU "X b! wood ha m, Address: Care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. RG.OS W A L D gives Lessons in Elocution- Twolvo Lessons ;• •• •• zl* At pupil's residence .. •• A ;,-,«,/ 3 ra Entertainment* given and attended. Allletters —Champtaloup & Cooper, Quoen-street. All fees payable in advance. ■.; Buisncss Notices. TRY my 60s Suits. They are real nice, with an Extra Pair of Trousers for nothing. —J. H. Dalton. Tailor. M~ ACiNTOSHES, a Bargain.—At J. H. IJalton's. Tailor. Victoria-street Kast. Established 1859.] GEE & POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, LORNE and RUTLAND Streets. Coaches. Carriages, Waggonettes, BURgies, Pony Carriages, Carts. Drays, and every de scription oC Vehicles kept in stook, or built to order. The trade supplied. N.B.—Traps lent, to customers whilst repaira are being executed. [A CARD.] WE. THOMAS « (Twenty-four years with H. M. Customs), CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BROKER, ACCOUNTANT, and PUBLIC AUWTOR. Offices: Firth's Buildings, 75, Queen-street, Auckland. J. J. SWINNERTON," WOOD TURNER, Wyndham-street. Established 1806. A reduction of 25 per cent, on all common work. Billiard Balls Exchanged. '~ Special care given to Re-turning and Staining. Pool Pins, Marbles, and Chalk Pockets, , always on hand. . __ , —, 1 j_ .y/ The _A.merican CORN BEOOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. V; USE \ (ILQSE BROS.' BLENDS OF AT \ / \ AND § \ /I / PER LB. A'gl^S Pronounced the best valueV in Auckland. \ T> A P E R HAN a I N GS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED. EX LATE ARRIVALS' 185—PACK AG ES—lB5 '.'■'- CONTAIkfkG 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OB1 NEW PATTERNS '~.'.' i. For Drawing, Dining, Bed- Rboms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for tho Mansion . . or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN , PAPERHANGINGS. ' 916 —PACK AGES—9I6 SCRIM S A N J) IP SI A NS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITE . LEAD, OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES. : AND ALL TRADE'SUNDRIES * W. PHI L L lIP S & SON, " 95 AND 97. QUEEN-STREET, Odlk PHOTONS, BUGGIES, ' WAG GONETTES AND | TWO WHEELERS, : AT LOWEST PRICKS. GOOD S. H. WAGGONETTE for £30. COUSINS AND ATKIN,; ELLIOTT-STREET. WHARF BOOT SHOP. 'GIVING UPI'REMISES. CHEAP SALE • ~■ CHEAP SALE ■■ i d o.' "- ■ <)*■ ■ ■■■ BOOTS AND SHOES. , BOOTS AND SHOES. ,; , STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. EVERY PURCHASER, To the Value of Fiftoen Shillings and Upwards, WILL RECEIVE A, PRESENT. TO THE INHABITAI«'S OF WANGA MORINO & SURUOUNIJING DISTRICT. MR SOMERSET, of Little Bush Farm, having leased his Farm and Butchering Business to MR JOHN LKITH. thanks his customers for past favours, and solicits a continuance of the same to his successor. Mr John Leith trusts, by attention to business, to deserve a continuance of tho support given to his predecessor. WORSTED SUITS, with an extra Pair of Trousers for nothing. £1.-At J. tt. Dalton'g, Tailor, Viotoria-stveot Eaat. | TF you'wish to establish a name for your A house, sell tho best braodS-WoitfE c Schnapps stands foremost,



HEAD OFFICE. R . t^ MONEY adtanced~frol« . , , any amount required tomltH. w """Wih PERSONAL. FREE'UOLD- fefe^S ■ any; TANGIBLE SECUIISv LEABEa<W! way as may be arranged e m ***&>*+ MONTHLY, or'QUAIITEttLV ■' WIS«S lowest ciu^ent rates. tLlws^a^J removal; also, o&alll:indsotMttD*» El%s , including UONV WAa£3? BILLS DlSGOUNTEDatc^entta^ Interviews awl comraunirdHnn. ~ strictly contidciitial. raiCaUo«3- Wil] b,, te j • __Okfice Hoons :~¥^mlOt;ll5 0 -clook. T mortgagerfflS* JU DISCOUNT HX vi.-^' ASft 50 SHOHTLAND-STRES\ Uc _ n (Opposite A. Clark and Sons1 »P* ■: AuclLitUe^m^li^. LOANS are: Personal, Freehold,. auf Leasehold £ ■ Bills Discounted at CuaR KKT ».„. Loans upon DeposiUf Deeds, : . ■ Easy Instalments, ■,mi> Advances on Life .PoHofo MONEY- ■•■•LEM? ON ntOUßHlir .'NOTES, HOUSESiFURNITO^JS' ; JOHN W. HARDIE, ; ■ -^RTHUR QQIeJ LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, i 24, SHORTLAND - STREET . n< ■ iThree^oora past giTAif Offlcej, '"lam prepared "to value laat'BtTWsttMj W' the 'Country for intending purchasers at mi m reasonable terms. ■ All land Bold by SliMct f land I charge 2i per cent, commission. I am prepared to negotiate Mortgages iotia^ /.. frion>£2oto£ls,ooo ■"• • Advances made on Colonial and English Lii f:1- Policies, ■ Having IA-Efents In a.ll piirtso! AtisWiJ «wlli England. I can make Advances unpa WiSs ,'-/•■. in^iiin'sfrom £30 to *13,00t INDUSTRIAL ANP« PEOViWgB PERMANENT- BUILDINft #lc INVESTMENT SOCIKTrOFAUCKLAMI Repayments , PprW *.pk Totalwyi extending over- Fer Weelc> -JSPW* lyear .. '.. £% 0 0 ®M\\\ .2 years ~ ..1 010 MM ■ 3 years .. .'; 014 7 ''M** 1 ■ --4 years -'■ .1 011 8 ::}2JJ] I 5 years .-.:- .. 010 0 IJM I 6 years .. ...089: 351 I ■ 7y.ars .; ..' o'7.lf' . I 8 years .. '.. 07 1 Ml I _10ycar3 .... 06 3. .Jj^jLLHf The Board has power in cases bf Si^ s i Want o£ iSpiployment to, Suspend pjro>«f M 1' Borrowers Share in Profits. tyz),, X Part or whole of the advanc6im)[,l««r|l at any time. . Interest ceases on m A member who has obtained an a'?™f r }n t" 'ibertv to sel Vim property atonf .WJvJj B pay oft his mortgage j o?'mayi■ll3?wg,y p bis property subject to the mortgage »•' fe Sooiety. !' 1:1 ( X - JOHNBANCROrt 1 ■'..;■■.'/ T- ""WWh" X I MEKT SOCIETY. - ~ ■ f pFFICB!W7QG?EJ'BTa jaT< I : LOANS granted uP^P r°vA^S.!|| Freehold or Loaseho d. «20 to £6,000, principaland' •^HiMrfH able .in instalments at tht> MfflwH RiT^ ter repaymentMJ^M^^^j^ ' ■-7—+~-~ —— —■ "toitifi , 1. year - i, :\ \ • #.»> I 2 years „ .. '!' J » lli I 5 years „. .... .0 * I ■~ ja | 4 years- .. .011 » &- | 6 years .. ' ... »° J jtfß I 8 years J. .. «I \ k^M 10 years ..' ~-, ■». D l i>.'^-»-*--^ rl| AndintheßartepropoTttiA'orßll . or Inrfr"'1 l'> «n|!- , t( ,,-,jjßj»H DEPOSITS.--The SocietyS^p^K J.l A HIGH-STBKST^ rt M«.r I ■ , UVextto&^|rgn|°^l GRAHTS LOAlg. fi».w»' ■ Flßbi Ai>^ URO y .-■■jjpll'K ANY AVAILAU.|^| Lp.ns O n J^/ffiSSf . I ■a^TfhnraMofSifl*^ I Loans may be^J n > Pound. BaisDißCOun^f^^l This Bank will receire DeP° 3IU *\ 1 resv:" •• ::I|s| 6 months » " -.. 'ef^M , 3 months ■.-.r-A R TGAG E>> i • and a very low priv,B 3^ ■ i John Sopp«t, HOUW*; 10 ,■/;.«» ■ StreeU