THE PREMIER'S MEETING.

Mis Views on the Tariff Question,

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Dunedin, this day. Sir Robert Stout's meeting was one of the largest, and yet the rowdiest, ever held in Dunedin. Long before the time of com mencing the old Knox Church was crowded to the very door, and hundreds were unable to gain admittance. The Pre mier did not appear to speak with his usual force, and twice apologised on the. score of physical weakness. He claimed at the out set that he had redeemedevery promise made at the time of the election. One of these was that he would save LBO,OOO, whilst in truth the Ministry had saved over LIOO.OOO without in any way impair ing the service. He then read a long list of services which mainly went to prove that the Postal and Telegraph Departments kept pace wibh the growth of population, and were remunerative. While dealing with the reduction he was sub jected to considerable interruption. On tho subject of free trade and probocbion, which he promised to elaborate at the Theatre meeting, he said ho would give a word of warning to those who were engaged in agriculture, and had promulgated the doctrine that manufactures should not bo considered in framing the tariff; that they had no right to ask the State that pro duce might be carried cheaper. (Applause). Let them frame their tariff so as to help the shopmen and manufacturers in their midst drawing capital into their manufactures, and training their young men and women also to work in factories. (Applause.) Tho quc.bion would bake up almost a night to itself, and ho inbended on some future occasion to elaborate it. He had notes on ib, bub could not deal with it now, but he would say that all through the world feeling was very much changing on this subject. He had received a letter From tho Agent-General on tho pre vious day, and would read an extract from it concerning what had taken place at the Col onial Conference. So far as he (Sir R. Stout) knew, our able Agent-General was a free trader, and yet in a letter dated May 5, 1887, he wrote as follows :—" The discus sions at the Conference relating to trade have been very animated. The tondency of them all has been in the direction of a protectionist policy. As regards tho con dition of the West Indies, Mauritius, Queensland, and the sugar - producing colonies generally, tho bounty system now in existence in France and Germany was naturally condemned in strong tonus, .opinion being fully expressed in favour of meeting foreign bounties by countervail ing duties. Even Mr Service,though speak ing as a free trader,gave a general approval of the method, and no other dele gates have openly opposed it. Tho Secretary of State assumed, as ho had a right to do, that the Conference was nearly unanimous in recommending Her Majesty's Government to adopt it." These he regarded as ono of the signs of tho times, and a sign which they could not very well ignore. He did not go tho length, as they well knew, that .omc people went in dealing with these duties, but he did go the length tho ta.il. went, and he would say they might'even havo to go fur ther, and that whatever tariff had to be framed they ought to keep constantly before their view the need for helping local indus tries as far as they could. — After a vote of thanks and confidence had been proposed and seconded it was put to the meeting by the Chairmantthe Mayor of North-east Val ley), who, without inviting any counter pro position, although ib was known it was likely to be moved, put the resolution, and while hands were being held up in its favour, led •off the cheering. Then some supporter of Mr Allen called for three cheers for the Op position candidate, and these were given with right good will.

VILLAGE SETTLEMENT SCHEME.

MB JOHN LUNDON IN EXPLA NATION.

A Very Lively Meeting;.

There was a large attendance at the Tern. perance Hall last evening at the invitation of Mr John Lundon. Mr Duncan occupied the chair, and in his opening remarks urged the necessity for all possible influence being brought to bear on parliamentary candidates •to have the Village Settlement scheme car ried out. Mr Lundon stated that lie had called the meeting to explain why his connection with the Village Settlement scheme was to cease on Thursday next, and to " hansardise " or express his disapproval of the conduct of liis opponents. He expressed surprise at the vindictive feeling shown with reference! to the Village Settlement scheme by Sir G. , Grey on Friday night last, and said that what had then been said by the member for City East must cause a breach between them for , ever. He considered that he had a greater claim on the public than Sir George Grey ("No!"), and was prepared to meet that great man on the public platform at any time. Mr Lundon then proceeded to give a history of the Village Settlement scheme, and to justify the unauthorised ex penditure on the ground that previous Governments had acted in a similar man ner. Every Government was allowed to spend one-fourth more than authorised ex penditure, and when he asked Mr Ballance where the money was to come from, Mr Ballance said, "Oh, he would take it out of appropriation," and that " the Premier was with him." He looked upon the Pre mier as he looked upon tho Pope (laugnter), and he would support the action of his Minister. Consequently the people who had taken up lands were as safe as the Church or more so. (Laughter.) Nobody on the land had been asked to sign any thing. All they had been asked to do was to pay 10s, and some of them had taken the bint and had not done that. (Laughter ) ' None of the leaders of the Opposition had 'said a word against the settlement scheme. . They merely said that the proper class of people were not tak ' ing up the land, and he admitted this ; but he was positive that 75 per cent, of the settlers would prove successful. As for the " special,"-which Sir Geo. Grey said was put in brackets, the great man might as • well have complained that the i's were not • dotted nor the t's crossed. He charged Sir George Grey with attempting to mislead the people by dodges of this kind. Mr Lundon ; next referred to the delay in the Survey [ Department, and said that ho had been fool ish enough to expect that it would be done for nothing. Tho cost of the survey was L 2,900, and take that from the . LB.OOO, and where was the L 70,000 which it was said the scheme would cost ? This money was given to settlers to improve the ground, and the ground belonged to the people. Appropriation would be made year by year for live years, and of that L-2,000 would go to the North. (Applause.) The position of the settlers was that they had . feeon placed on their land free of cost with i_ut Act of Parliament, because John Lundon "aaid it" and "he done it." He spoke of one man who came out of the Hospital without soles on his boots and went to the settlements. He obtained an axe and was doing very well., (Laughter.) Then the settlers wanted food, arid he (Mr Lundon) supplied them with ■ it, and asked for authority afterwards, and he got it. . (Laughter .and applause.) The settlers were doing well, and instead of making complaints they were writing to their , friends and "asky£ : .'.#_s#, $9. \®?gis ioyn,

Since they went there, there were none that died off that he heard of, but there had been a good many births. (Laughter.) Now, any man who would oppose the Village Settlement scheme ought to be takeifby'the back of the neck and the slack of his breeches ahd pitched out of the place. (Laughter.) Mr Lundon continued his attack upon Sir George Grey, and "an old soldier" in the audience attempted to interpose. He was met with uproar, and eventually agreed to take a seat on the platform to wait his turn. Mr Lundon had not fairly got underway again, when another excited individual in the audience got up, flung his arms and coat tails about wildly, and i used some very strong language, whilst the audience yelled with laughter, and cries of "Put him down," "Chuck him out,"etc. The excited gentleman, however, declined, bo be pub down, went towards tho platform and shook his fist in Mr Lundon's face, and observed, "You know we was boys together, but I'm not going to listen to anybody telling lies" (uproar.) He then appeared likely to embrace his old schoolfellow, but was coaxed by the chair man to take a seat on the platform along side of tho other excited individual.

Mr Ltindon said Sir George Grey had been talking a great deal about great Liberal measures and about bones and skeletons, but bones and skeletons were all ho had ever given the people. At this stage both of tho excited in dividuals rose, and amidst tremendous up roar insisted upon being heard. Mr Grace ran one of bhe duet half-way down tho ball, 'but there ho stuck, throwing his arms about and calling out wildly, until a friend got him oub by tho back door, which was promptly slammed and locked. Mr Lun don continued, but " the other excited in dividual " proved somewhat dissatisfied, and made frequent interruptions. Even tually ho was induced to leave tho platform, and resumed his seat amongst the audience. Mr Lundon referred to an instance whore Sir George Grey had taken L 20.000 or L 30.000 for a political railway, whilst ho now said it was a greab crimo that Mr Bul lance should have been allowed to spend L 3.000 above the authorised Lfi.OOO in put ting unemployed people on the land. At this stage No. 2 excited individual made his re-appearance at tho front door, and announced his entranco by a war whoop, which created great laughter. Two messengers who had been sent for a police man had not been successful, and a third was despatched in search of tho "man in blue."

Mr Lundon said that in tho House not one member opened his mouth to defend him (the speaker) but Dargavillo. (Uproar and cries of "Oh !")

This brought excited individual No. 1 to the front, and he brought excited indi vidual No. 2to his feet again. They in sisted on talking in a frantic manner, and effectively put a stop to all business. Two policemen in duo course put in an appear ance, and " ran out" both of the disturbers amidst groat uproar and cheering. Mr Lundon resumed, and thenceforward pro ceedingswerd comparatively quiet, although a third excited individual had to be threatened with the police before he would cease making interruptions.

Mr Lundon said that when Sir George Grey, who told tho Auckland people that John Lundon was ono of his best friends, heard John Lundon villified ho did not stand by him as John Lundon had done for him, and it was tho same with working men and everybody else. He asked the peoplo and the press to help him in his diffi culty, and urged that those members who would not vote supplies to keep the settlers during the winter were not worthy of support. For the first time tho North was getting a fair share of expenditure, through tho village settlement scheme, and it was brought into ridicule by mon like Hobbs. Instructions had been issued that not more than 50 families should be allowed to take up land until Parliament met, and so far as tho Government was concerned tho scheme was stopped. But John Lundon was not stopped (hear, hear), and he was sure he would never atop (applause). The Chairman then read tho letter pub lished in last night's Stab, signed by Mr Hirst, with reference to the case of hard ship at Hukerunui. Mr Lundon said that he know Mr Hirst, and believed that what he said would be right, and he was %villing to believo it as perfectly true. (A voice :It is perfectly true.) If tho case existed as stated in the Star, it should not bo allowed to continue for 2*l hours. (Hear, hear.) As far as he (Mr Lundon) was concerned, ho had never advised anyone to go to Hukerunui to make a home, because- a kauri gum district was not- good for a home. He was, however, still ■in power, and would give the matter his attention to-morrow. (Applause.) Mr Warburton stated that he had just returned from Hukerunui, and knew that the case referred to was in the main true. The man, however, went to the land office and selected the land on his own respon sibility. He was never advised to take up land there. Mr Warburton ex pressed his disapproval of the stand taken by Sir George Grey re village settlements, and then moved, : "That this meeting accords a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Jno. Lundon for the hearty manner in which he has carried out the Village Settlement Scheme." Mr Grace seconded the motion which was carried, and Mr Lundon -returned thanks. Mr Grace moved " That this meeting pledges itself to secure the return of only those per_ons who will work heartily in continuation of the Village Settlement Scheme." Mr Hay seconded the motion, which was carried. A vote of thanks to the- Chairman was moved by Mr Lundon and duly acknow ledged. The meeting broke up with cheers for Mr Ballance and Mr Lundon.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting yesterday after noon was attended by Messrs Waddel (chairman), Phillipps, Henderson, Winks, Lamb, Niccol, McKenzie, Stone, Morrin, Clark, Button, and La Roche.

Correspondence.-—A propos of the cor respondence, of which a precis was given in our last issue, Mr R. D. Morgan's letter re advertising was referred to tho Works and Tariff Committee ; and as for Mr Fid ler's communication, it was resolved to in vite applications, returnable that day fort night, for the position of engineer's cadet. Mr Erriugton's plan and estimate for dock workshops and machinery were referred to the Dock Committee, as was also the cor respondence from Watt and Co. and Head, Wrightson and Co. It was resolved to give the necessary month's notice to the second Inspector of Works at Calliope Dock. Jickell and Co.'s offer re the working of the dredger for L 460 a year was declined. Repairs to Queen-street Wharf.— The Engineer reported that the central portion of Queen-street Whai'f, proposed to be widened, re-decked, and paved, was in a bad state of repair, and he urged that ten ders should be invited for the renewal of the decking. Works Required.—The Engineer pre sented the following schedule of works re quired during the next fortnight: - New fender pile, outer W. tee, Queen-street Wharf, Ll4 ; two diagonal braces, North cote ferry tee, Queen-street, L 5; upper chocks for Queen-street Wharf, L 33 10s; scoria round watermen's house, 30s.

Committee Reports.—When the Works and Tariff Committee's report came up for consideration, it was resolved, upon Mr Stone's motion, " That tho shed to be erected on the eastern toe of Queen-street Wharf be enclosed all round with alternate sliding doors, and spaces sufficient in width as not to interfere with cartage traffic, and

with sufficient width also left between the shed and the outer edge of the wharf so as to be clear of ships' yards and slings, and that the sides of the present shed be shifted back so as to make a uniform width of shed from end to end." The resolution and bhe Commibbee's recommendation anent the shed were then referred back to the Com mittee.—The Committee's recommendations with reference to the dredger hands were slightly varied, it being resolved to invite those of the present hands who choose to do so to send in applications for re-engage ment prior to the vacancies being adver tised. —The report as amended was adopted. —The Finance Committee's report was adopted without alteration. Sale of Pilot Schooner. — The Chairman reported that he had, in conjunction with those gentlemen who had been nominated with him, effected the sale of the pilot schooner for £300, which he considered a fair price. Re-decking and Widening Queen-st. Wharf.—lb was resolved to invite tenders for the widening, re-decking, and paving of bhe central porbion of Queen-street Wharf. Tenders tor Supplies.—Tenders were received for the supply of coal to the dredger and Dock, and that of Mr J. J. Craig was accepted. Messrs H. F. Ander son and Co. being the only firm tendering for the supply of ship chandlery, their offer was accepted. For carting several tenders were opened, and Mr J J. Craig was successful in obtaining the work. The offers to supply timber as per specifications were then read, and that of the New Zea land Timber Company was accepted. Mr Geo. Leahy was the lowest tenderer from among several for ironwork, etc., and was accepted. Tho tenders for brass castings, etc.,were referred to the engineer to report. Offers were also received to supply steel shafts, etc., for the dredge, ana that of Messrs Eraser and Son was accepted. Repairs to Victoria Wharf. —Mr J. Lamb moved, " That tho Engineer submit to next meeting of the Board cost of repairs to Victoria Wharf, North Shore."—Carried. Instructions to Engineer. — Mr. Lamb also moved, "That tho Engineer bo in structed to make a return to each meeting of tho Board of the cost of the various works dono, and for which estimates have been given."—Carried. Closing Wharf Sheds on Holidays.— Mr T. Henderson moved, " That tho wharf sheds be open for tho receipt and delivery of goods during the regulated hours on all days throughout tho year (except Sundays and Customs holidays), and at such other hours as may bo required, on payment of over time." After au explanation from the Chairman concerning tho closing of the sheds on Jubilee Day, to which Mr Hender son had referred, the motion was carried.

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the above body was held last evening, in tho Wellesley-street East schoolroom. Present : Messrs Gorrio (chairman), Farrell, Ushers, McMasters, Batty, and Blades.

Removal of Trackers. — A letter was read from the Board of Education notifying the following changes in probationers and pupil teachers : — Bercsford - street: Re moved, Florence M. Great butch,. pupil teacher ; attached, Jessie M. Mackay, pro bationary pupil teacher. Nelson-street: Attached, Mr F. Jamieson, probationer. Welleslcy - street: Removed, Mr W, R. Boanor, Miss M. L. Hill, pro bationers ; Jessie J. Bayley and Helen J. Water, probationary pupil teacher.— Mr McMasters moved, " That a letter be sent to all tho head teachers requesting them to inform all their staff of teachers, assistants, pupil teachers, and probationers that all correspondence between them and the Board of Education or the Secretary of the Board be through the Committee. Also, if called upon by the Secretary to wait upon him, they shall, before doing so, notify the same to the Committee, and afterwards state the nature of the business that the Secretary wishes to see-them about." This matter was discussed at some longth. Mr McMasters said that all they wished to do was to protect the teachers and get every thing in black and white. On the sugges tion of Mr Batty tho further consideration of the matter was deferred until next meeting. The Chairman remarked that it would be well if tho eyes of the Board were opened, as he believed that they were not aware of all that was done. Letters were also re ceived from the Secretary of the Board of Education stating that Miss Hossock's ap- Elication would duly be considered by the Also, that permission had been granted to Miss C. D. Grant to attend tho University lectures. Also, that the Board agreed to the offer of the Com mittee to contribute £20 towards fencing a playground. Howe-street School.—A letter was read from Mr Joseph Scott, offering property in Napier-street, 66ft. by 226 ft., for a school site, price £500, or £40 per annum on a lease tor 30 years, with a purchasing clause for £700.— It was agreed to forward this offer to the Board. Albert-street School. — A letter was read from the Education Board, forwarding a copy of Mr Fidler's report upon the Al bert-street School, and further stating that if the Committee did not care to havo Mr Revell as teacher for the school, the Board would be prepared to submit other names. —On the motion of Mr McMasters, the Chairman and Mr Blades were author ised to wait upon the Board with a view to getting the services of Mr Burling ton retained until the end of the year. —On the motion of Mr Ussher, it was resolved to ask the Board to forward to the" Committee duplicates of the Inspector's reports upon all the city schools. - A report was also read from the Head-master of the Albert-street schools, which stated that things were in a satisfactory condition.

Truant Officer.—A report was received from this officer together with a list of names of those persons against whom it would be necessary to take action to com pel the children to attend school. The report was received, and it was deckled to recommend to head-teachers the ad visability of requiring certificates of discharge from last school from chil dren wishing to join any school. It was also decided, upon the motion of Mr Farrell, that tho Chairman and Mr Blades be appointed a committee to con duct the prosecutions. This concluded the business.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Vailc's Railway Sy stein. Reply to Mr J. A. Connell.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In a letter published in your issue of the 23rd inst. Mr J. A. Connell expresses a doubt as to the correctness of my calcula tion of the average fare under the new sys tem. This I place at Is, but he thinks it would not exceed lOd, or, as he says, "that of the second stage." I do not think Mr Connell has sufficiently considered the average distance travelled. This is now 13 miles, or within one or two miles of the limit of the second stage. Mr Moody, Mr Conyers, Mr Edmonds and my self were all of opinion that the great re ductions proposed — especially in long dis tances — ; would extend the average to such a distance as would overlap the third stage - say, at least, 16 miles. This would give an average fare of Is 3d. But we all knew a disturbing element would come in in the "roadside traffic," and we allowed the odd 3d to cover that. It is possible yve may not have allowed enough, and that the roadside traffic may increase beyond our calculation. If. however, this ?}io\}id take

place, it will not affect the total result. It will make no difference if we receive two sixpences instead of one shilling, and should Mr Connell be right and the average be only 10d, I should not have the least fear of the financial outcome. As Mr J. A. Connell is well known throughout New Zealand, especially in the South Island, as an able financial" man, and as one well able to deal wibh figures, it is very gratifying to me to find that he so thoroughly supports me on all essential points.—l am, &c., Samuel Vaile. Auckland, June 27th, ISB7.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY, JUNE jM__j

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Public Notices. PROSPECTUS OF THE KAMO COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... '7 ... £50,000; In 50,000 Shares of &l Each. 2s 6d per Share to be paid on application ; 2s 6d on allotment; in three months after allotment. Is 3d; in six months after allotment, Is 3d; in 12 months after allotment, 2s 6d; thereafter as roquired, but no Call to exceed 2s Cd per Share, Provisional Directors: THOMAS MORRIN I EDWIN MITCHELSON R. W. MOODY I riERCE LANIGAN Manager: . Bankers: K. W. MOODY | BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES Solicitors! MESSRS. JACKSON AND RUSSELL Socretary, pro tern.: R. W. MOODY. This Company is to bo formed to purchase from the Kamo Colliory Company, Limited, their Works, Machinery, Plant, Lands, and Royalties, situate in the District of Whangarei, Now Zealand, and to work tho present valuable scams ot Coal, Fire Clay, and other minerals which havo been already opened up, and other scams of Coal of .very superior quality recently discovered on tho same lands. Tho Property to be acquired consists of 1..47 acres of froohold—GOO acrci of which i 3 forest land, affording an unlimited supply of timber for Mining purposes; and 571 acres of leasehold - 250 acres of which arc held for a period of ninety (90) years on payment of a royalty of sixpence per ton, and the remainder for 21 years, in all 2,318 acros valuable Mineral Lands. Manager's House, Houses for Miners, and Offices are erected on the freehold. Tho Machinery and Plant (fully particularised in tho Schedule attached) is all in good working order, and is a complete working plant for im mediate operations, and adequate to present requirements. Tho hulk Sonator will carry 750 tons coal from Whangarei to Auckland, ia in good order, and cost tho Company years ago, £3,200. Two barges, each with a capacity of 150 tons, cost each £550. Coal Wharf at Auckland with storage for 500 tons coal, leased from the Harbour Board at rental of 30a per week. Railway siding at Kamo connecting the pit, through the Railway, with deep water con structed by the Company at cost of £1,000. This extensive and valuable property is offered to the proponed new Company for ths sum of thirty-live thousand pounds (£35,000)— lcss'than hair the cost to tho present owners. Tho Kamo Coal Co. (Limited) to pay Kamo Colliery Co. (Limited), £35,000; thus— ls,ooo shares paid up to 10s, £7,500: to take existing mortgages as under—Barik of New South Wales, 6 per cent., £10,000; Meredith, 6 per cent., £1,300; Farmer, 8 per cent., £1,750: Morrin and Co., "Senator," 8 per cent,. £1,000; Bank of New Zealand, li per cent., £1,750-£2i,S3O; balance in cash, £2,070—£35,000; capital (nominal), £50.000; loss 10s per share on 15,000 shares, £7,500 ---£12,500: amount to bo paid or to represent mortgages, as above, £.1,820; to be paid in cash, £2,C70—£27,500; surplus available as working capital, £15.000. Tht. present company after having expended a large sum of money in acquiring and opening up this property, has recently been reluctantly compelled to suspend operations owing to want of capital to meet tho requirements of the Go vernment Inspector of Mines, tho resources of the few on whom the burden has fallen not being equal to any further strain. A sum of from £5.(W0 to £0,000 will provide funds to sink the shaft, etc., as indicated by Mr Moody, and for a working capital, and will at once place tho mine on adividend-payingfooting. Tho present condition of themineand workings, and an estimate of its imme Hate prospects, may be gathered from tho report of Mr R. W. Moody, mining onginccr, who has recently inspected and thoroughly examined the property at tho desire of tho promoters of the now company. His report is appended to this proßpectus, and is of value as the report of an independaut expert in coal mining, Tho present working is from two seams, the first being at a depth of about 230 ft*. and 7ft. lin. thick, giving a first-class household coal, and the second at a depth of 275 ft. and lift, thick, from which the coal is highly esteemed for steam purposes, and Is extensively used by sea-going and coastal steamers, and the local Govornment rail way. Tho demand for both household and steam coals, widely known as "Kamo" coal, has always been greatly in excess of the supply, Uic output not having exceed 2,000 tons per month. This output can bo immediately doubled Avith the facilities which the small outlay before referred to will afford, and can bo placed in a ready market at a cost to compote with any other coals. In addition to the vast stores of coal proved to exist in this property, there arc valuable clays, iron ore, and other minerals which will in time prove sources of profit, but in "he stores of coal alone, which aro proved both as to quantity and quality, there is the assuranco of a profitable in vestment. The grcator part of the Company's freehold, consists of good agricultural land, and may bo leased in small areas for farms. Several lots have been already so leased, and it is estimated a rental of from £100 to £500 per annum will be received from this source Tho Machinery and other Plant consists of Winding, Pumping, and othor Steam Engines, Steam Boilers, Coal Skips, a largo quantity of Tramway Rails, Coal Screens, Blacksmiths' and Carpenter's Shops, with Tools, Timber, Iron, etc., also Agent's and Workmen's Houses, etc., etc., as per Inventory to he seen at the Com pany's office, _, Marine Chambers. AUCKLAND, 15th June, 1887. To the CHAIRMAN and DIRECTORS of tho KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY, LTD. Gentlemen, In accordance with your instructions I have been over, and have thoroughly examined, tlje whole of tho mineral properties and plant of the Kamo Coal Company at Whangarei, and now bog to hand you my report, as follows :— I find that on referring to tho plans of your surface properties they consist of 1,747 acres of freehold and 571 acres of leasehold lands, in all about2,3lßacres; the leaseholds being all sec ured to tho Company for long periods at very moderate rentals. Tho wholo of these properties havo already been proved beyond all doubt to contain two very valuable seams of coal; tho top scam, 230 feet from tho surface, being 7ft. lin. in thickness of clean coal; and the lower scam, 275 ft. from the surfaco, is 14ft. thick of clean coal, there being no bands or refuso whatever in cither soam, which is a great advantage in securing the marketable coal in a perfectly clean con dition. And, by a careful examination of tho underground workings, 1 find that the quantity of coal extracted from both seams up to the pre sent time is not more than 120 acros.'thus leaving about 2,220 acres of both seams of coal untouched for future operations, which will. I consider, yield (exclusive o£ faults and small coal) some thing like 33,000,000 tons of marketable coal; and I am certainly disposed to believe that from good indications other seams of coal will bo found on this property at lower levels, and at no great depth below your present bottom seam. Tho permanent winding and pumping machi nery, with all tho other plant ana appliances now on tho Company's property aro good, sub stantial, and in lirst-class working order, and quite sufficient for an output of coai of from 300 to 400 tons por day. Also the winding and pumping shafts, with all their necessary fittings, and all the underground drives and tram roads necessary for the* conveyance of coal to tho bottom of tho shaft, aro all in perfect working order, and ready for work at a moment's notice. Tho only outlay required to commence working operations on a satisfactory basis is the sinking of a new and larger ventilating shaft, Wliich can be done at a very moderate cost, and which is rendered necessary by the Mining Act recently passodbythe New Zealand Legislature with some other minor improvements found to bo absolutely required to increase the output of coal, which is necessary to meet the greatly increased demand for the Company's coal. Tho coal can be produced and loaded into the railway waggons alongsido the Company's screeus at the colliery at a very moderate cost, and the daily increasing demand for both houso and steam consumption is satisfactory proof that a very prosperous future is in store for tho Kamo Coal Company. And, in conclusion, I believe that lam per fectly safe in. stating that tho Kamo Colliery speculation will prove to bo one of the safest in vestments of the kind in tho Australasian Colonies. I am, Gentlemen, r Yours faithfully, R. W. MOODY, Mining, Civil, and Mechanical Engineer. STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY, UPPER PITT-STREET, NEWTON. Messrs Grubb & Sons beg to inform the public that they, have taken over the Laundry them selves, and by having the clothes well done on the shortest notice, it being the only steam laun dry in Auckland, hope to merit a share of their, patronage. Ships' washing done on t'** , • r«*t notice Communication by tel«- i promptly attended to.-QtyußU •- *;, .■•(■•>& prietora. ;>



__and and Estate Agents _F. Go EWI NG T ON, LAND, ESTATE, & FINANCIAL AGENf, Queen-street, Auckland. [Established 20 years.] For a few days I can Business for sale. Price for stock, furniture, etc., *-«. A clean, pushing man l^°Zrl„hle House Co""o°sbTco.ua s c,inVic_ri.-ve«u«.Ed» Terrace, 3s per week fc Bssr_"i«K&S k per Cottage on volcanic land at tjeuwouu, v- _. £___»_-SS-ii - oe House in Union-street, 12s per weeK, vciy Sc% n n V ?o n on^d t0 Road, 12s 6d Lai"e V House in centre street, Freeman's Bay, 12s o'd per vvee_ TO BE LET OR SOLD. For Sale or to Let, a new, well-built Villa Resi dence? on Mount Roskill Road, nearly oppo site View Road, on very easy terms. Gas, water, and many convenience-. JOHN JgOLLARD Begs to inform his friends and the public gen erally that he has commenced business in Auckland as ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, . VALUATOR, ETC., And trusts ho Avill merit a fair share of public patronage. J. 8., having many years' experience as a VALUER OF to R|AL et ESTATE, LIVE Is in a position to advise buyer and seller for their mutual benefit. J 8., also, having received a thorough agricul tural and pastoral training in the United King dom, and having 25 years' experience as a farmer in Auckland, is capable of PURCHASING ALL KINDS OF STOCK, FARM SEEDS. ARTFIICIAL MANURE, AND IMPLEMENTS, ETC., For his farming friends who live at a distance from tho principal markets. JOHN BOLLARD, ESTATE AND CO.VIMISSION AGENT. Office: Durham-street West, Auckland. qURREY-H-J-S. SURREY HILLS. CHOICE LOTS. FINE VIEWS. HEALTHY SITUATION. SURREY mLLS^—' SURREY HILLS. TEAM-CARS PASS EVERY 10 MINUTES. One-fifth Cash, balance any time within Five Years. Instalments received. Offices : Australian Mutual Provident Society's Build ings, Queen-street. A. BOARDMAN, Agent Business Notice.. WILLIAM ERR IN GTO N, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. M.E., CONSULTING ENGINEER, AUCKLAND. TO TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very beautiful Inlaid Taulk-top3, CAmr>ETS, Fancy Boxes, etc., all made from the pick of N.Z. rich Native Timbers. Other Collections car.fully packed and shipped for Home. W. NORRI.E, CABINETW OP.X ES, In Now Zealand Timbers only, TOP OF SHORTLAND-STREET. yS The American CORN BROOM CO. EXMOUTH STREET. EDWIN JONES (Late E. and A. Jones), House, Furnishing, and General .IRONMONGER. Ponsonby Road and Pompallier Terrace, Auckland, N.Z. Agent for the Phoenix Fire Office. Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening ' St ah. Post Office Savings Bank, Money Order Office. Telegraph Station, Telephone Buaeau. T TT ° V D E Nj WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET, . Has now convenience for making and repair ing of Jewellery and for the repairs of every description of Watches, Chronometers, &c, &c, and to further increase his repairing and manu facturing department, he is disposing of the remainder of his PIANOS at and under coot. Persons having old gold jewellery can have it made up into new and fashionable articles to order, and all the better class of watches and chronometers receive his personal supervision. Rotherhams' Genuine English Levers in stock. GROUND LIM E. GROUND LIME FOR SALE: SODTHGATE'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME, In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floor, Cellars, &c, (next to stone flagging is un ' rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEA NE, SOL E AG ENI CUSTOMS-STREET. . 11l ISHE R & C 0., 1 WHOLESALE SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, Established 1864. By Special Appointment to His Excellency the Governor, air W. F. Jervois: His Excellency Sir James Ferguson ; and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the Jews. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on in Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers in Game Home-cured Hams and Bacon Corned Beof in Large Quantity. Imports of Sausage Casings The Trade Supplied N.B.—Calves' Rennets. U3_. Customers Supplied with Ice. w7 L E V s ' BOOKBINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WYNDHAJI-STItEET. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sunday School Books Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ke-bound. : BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED. MASEFIELD BROS.' STAR BRAND BLUE LABEL MULLET Can bo had eithor direct from the Factory, BATLEY, KAIPARA, Or at the following Wholesale Merchants in Auckland:-" j. buchanan, H. B. MORTON, T. H.'HALL'v- CO., t . .. BROWN, BARRETT & CO. :



Business Notices- BY APPOINT- -*<£__*' MENT T _ HIS EXCELLENCY THB GOVERNOR. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST AND HIGH-STREET. | i AUCKLAND. Telephone, 308. JAMES MACKIE, Coachbuilder, MANAGER. Builder- of every description o£ Vehicles. Repairs in alllthe branches of the trade faithfully executed. Vehicles Bought and Sold on Commission. Coachbuilders' Requisites iv Stock. The Trade Supplied. Country Orders punctually attended to. Cash Customers liberally dealt with. 7KT 0 T IC E OF REMOVAL E. LANGLEY, BUTCHER, Begs to intimate to the public that he has re moved to new and commodious Brick Premises. Hobson-street, and begs to tender thanks for past favours, and hopes, by strict attention to business, combined with good quality and moderate prices, to merit a continuance of the same. T>APER HANG I N G S. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185—PACKAGES—185 CONTAINING , 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OP NEW PATTERNS | For Drawing, Dining, Bed- Rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for tho Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, . AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS I PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITE f LEAD.OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES. ANb ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 and 97, Queen-street, . BIC H~M 0N D HOUS E, JL\j PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND. . W. COCHRAN, Senr., ,: ','■', FAMILY BUTCHER J. BUTCHER.] [j. GROOM. X 0 CAL INDUSTRY. Everyone interested in the prosperity of Auckland should purchase LOCALLY-MADE SHIRTS AND UNDER CLOTHING, And not imported goods. \ ' See that your draper supplies you with tbe best articles, which are mode by THE SHIRT AND UNDERCLOTJEtING MANUFACTURING CO., GREAT NORTH ROAD. A. LEMAN... ... ... Manager. H ° R s E < c avERS % WATERPROOF jg RIDING AND X DRIVING GAITERS. . ! APRONS) . • 1-5 ' , "j 0 TO B | A T H VX to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOW COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open: all week days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORNINGS from 6 till 10 a.ip. The,bath rooms are all private, and supplied with every convenience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath-rooms (private) for ladies eirery day, at all hours, withfemale attendance, one Shilling and Sixpence. j*»ieas_ hote tbe Address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Farniture "Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. WARNOCK BROTHERS, f Established 1863] SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND. ~;;: Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powder, First Prize Yellow Blue Mottled, Double Crown,f Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps, made from the pufest of Tallows, &c Auckland. N.B. — Cash Purchasers offl Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. . | J. J. ■ SWINNtRTON;! WOOD TURNER, W_ot_l_m-street. Established 18&*. .;. A reduction of 25 per cent, on all common work. Billiard Balls Exchanged. Special care given to Re-turjling and Staining; Pool Pins, Marbles, and Chalk Pockets, always on hand. 17ARANGAHAFE EOAD ■*=*- (Opposite Foresters' Hall). TEMPERANCE DINING-ROOMS. Meals at all hours, 9d. Special facilities for Grilling Chops and Steaks promptly at any time; Dinners, 12 to 2. Separate room for ladies. Tea (fresh made for each customer), 2d a cup. A realty good cup of Coffee always ready, 2d cup. . p.0.b., 284] | [high-street R T HmU BaJU" A .S V, ; MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ■ ORDERS INDENTED. : GOODS IMPORTED DIRECT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. FOR SALE, Plain Enamelled, and Coloured Window Glass. Wire Nails Portland Cement • Royal Remy Starch Havanna and Manilla Cigars Claret and Brandieß ' ' ■'_ '..".::.-.['.'' Established 1859.] ; GEE & POTTER, COACHBUILDERS,- LORNE and RUTLAND Streets. Coaches, Carriages, Waggonettes, Buggies, Pony Carriages, Carts, Drays, and every de scription of Vehicles kept in stock, or built to order. The trade supplied. .. ■ •'«<■■:? N.B.—Traps lent to customers whilst repairs are being executed. CIOALS, COKE, CHARCOAL, FIRE / WOOD. Best Rata, Titree, and Puriri Firewood ; also, first-class Taupiri, Newcastle, and Kamo Coal, at Lowest Price for Cosh. Furniture carefully Removed, and Goods delivered to all parts of the city and suburbs, at Lowest Rates.—Note the Address : O. PIPER, opposite the Pousonby Reservoir, and corner of Newton and Karanga hape Roads. • " • WEDDING CARDS.—Latest Style at the Star! ' Olographic Short and-street. Auck.. ~ii. . '•.:■■■ -| A DAY'S ILLUMINATION OF THE FACES OF OUR CUSTOMERS. We have decided not to spend money on gas lluminations,, but to give our customers the benefit of it by making Great Reductions in our Prices for U DAYS'ONLY. GREAT JUBILEE FOR BOOT BUYERS. ECONOMY BOOT SHOP. ' : r VICTORIA-STREET.



-LV_L-sums, upon ,' w ' : repayable efthw ,»!* fcjg °* -J a term of year, ™i??9^TOps^_P -rate of interesS.V* -—--^^a&i MONEY TO DISCOUNT BANION.c-, DAHBV-STfi EE r( offQuee — .^ HEAD OFFICE. Br U Acencies Auckland, Sydn^^^p. MONEY advanced from «'-,, ■ - any amount required, to suit th„v, E - DW5 «> to PERSONAL. FREKHdS'SS any TANGIBLE SEcU&TyIK*!. way as may be MONTHLY, or QU__iri«S« lowest current rates. ,' ..':: -^S^at ADVANCES made onEURNTrm,.' removal; also, on aU kindsbtlfppori including BOND W___tl_^^ ; .g-p'Dl^ BILLS DISCOUNTED at o_rre Mra^ OFFICE HOUF_3 : "l~~ lOtill .^g Bank of England Nor.q p.,."" * T ONDON MORTGAG^fe^ J_J DISCOUNT BA_M 60, SHORTLAND-STREKf, \ Dm „. (Opposite A Clark and Sons' ■ AhdLittle - 0 11i_...t., itoiSS*? T. 'LOANS are advanced from riO(.*;„-, r ••' Upon W Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold '<&'• . •-'? i i ■ Repayable by: •„.-- ,ss!•%, Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly In ß talin_^ Advances made on Furniture _£_~ i . and all classes of Merchandise ™ Loans granted upon Life PoUcie^fSg• ; Intere.ts:uiiaer Wills. Bills Discounted j*_^ Loans upon Deposit.of Deeds. EenavnSu i ■ Easy Tnstalineits. f T b ' I Terms Gratis. All communications Mitta views held strictly confidential, i - .TyrONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY 23JL- NOTES,HOQSES,FOBNITUE^ BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY , MORT,G AGES ,NEG,O _ U.ID, | JOHN W. HARDIE, - Land, Commission, a'ito-BsrXrs _m HIGH-STREET, Auckland^? "A RTHUR pOHEH, ■" LAND AND MONETARY AGEM, 2_, SHORTLAND - STREET ■.:.:.,.•■■■ •■■:■:■ (Three doors past Stab Office), if ; ; n ... .-■■-• .-,;■■,• ';:':-;r:*;Sg3«:" I am prepared to value Zand mlJ.ttskSit& J the Country for intending p-rc_aseiß_t i_| reasonable terms. Alllandsold by ma into laud I charge 2. per cent. co___isabji;^||. I am prepared to negotiate Mortgages ia ana : from £25 to £15.01)3 Having at command alarge I make advances on Life Policisu,. . ..■■. Having Agents in? aU parts.otAßbiMaw England, I can make Adv_nce_._po_.Wi_ ■,:;/-; «. insumsfronv'^O.to.£ls.oo_. " — — ~---~~~~P^ r '••>■*• ' ,-"■ : y-il'i-'■'■:■% :rt-: ;; ■: INDUSTRIAL AND . PERMANENT INVESTMENT SOCIETY'OF;AOCgAp | SCALE OF'BEPAYI_--NT , _■ -' ~ " '. „ -- ■ _'' : Repayments extend- Per Week togSSiiSStt ing over forglOO/ -^m ... . k —""—"~ .£s. &.: lyear _.."«. 20 0 iMjjl 8 years - .. »M' ! '* X .5 years... _. 010 0 :.■ -■ .-»{}.■ 7 years- - 0 711 ; •#.!. lOyears.. ... 0 f-feij., And other Periods to suit Borrows* The Board has power in .casra-ofaMW? Want of Employment; to SySPEKU:" 1 : MENTS -.'.'Hi,"' BORROWERS SHARE INPROHT^ PART OR WHOLE .'.OF.-fl-f JSSffi. MAY -BE REPAID- -AT INTEREST CEASES ON _HE :«{»*& REPAID. v-'-j^ A member who has obtained an adTS-ceJ* 1 iberty to sell h_3 property at any'tnßW pay offhis mortgage; of may, n & e MS?tl_ his property subject to the jnortgage w Society. Comer of QUEEN STREET and V-L&N LANE,Auckland..' ■.;,.. " JO HNBA Si' A UCKLAND- ,PEB»WIS A OPERATIVE BOTLDING.&i»»» l - MENT SOCIETY. , , _, y .. - ' Office: 147 Queen-street. LOANS granted upon apP ro^?ii||s'_ Freehold or, Leasehold £20 to„6.000, principal and interest^JJgo able in mstofi-ients.at the.follo^^j. I Rates for repayment of each,^.?^^-, - ■-_-. •. -.', , ';,— -~rt< —TotaK*?™ . Kep Tg e -ve 6 r Per Week. j -lyear _. '_. ~ gijr 2 years,.. .. 1..?.™;. :-;<ii3ls 0 3years_. -: .. ■OWj:; v;^- 6: g" ---4 years -. .. OU Ji- 13618 « 6 years .. .. 0» » • j 47 * 13 9 , 8 years,- .. 0? i - 10 years-... ■-,'. .fLI-J*^-- - Andln the sameproportionfora?^ 6l^ orlargcr J.oivns. - _ on DEPOSITS.-The S°«*jJ^^_W>^ deposit :-For 6 months.^l :fc at 7days':notice, .per centwrawi^^ ' JUi ,. -Secretary.;' PER%AL'«RIT|^ FREEHOLD AND ; LI^BHOL^. ( I ' T.TRST AND SECOND MORTGASR FIRST; - 0B ,„-,- g E c . ubI tV ANY AVAI k L 4Vein sTAIiJIEN i 5 ! w^oSa^|?^^^•;::•, 1 '■■'.*-'" " *ti,riWtremoval,.^°.^ Loans on g^/S&uidise. ••^rtherareofSixpenWf* 1 Loans may he^daUhe^.^ BfflS »i S e^te_^--ntKate, ln | h rates a o n finterest:- ;.. Sigjg, °12months_ ;:••. •--;.. 7P e fS ! , q months ~.,,-, f; v. .•,;;-. B perg»tf 5 months v I ,Tr.if'OBTGAG%%^