SHIPPING.

StTN'GET—This evening, 5.1 Sunrise—To-morrow morninar, G. 51. Moon's Age—Last Quarter, 15th, 7.5G a.m.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland — Thia evening, 8.52 ; to-morrow morning:, 9.! 5. Maxukau Heads. — This evening, 11.32; to-morrow morning, 11.55. Kaipaba Heads. — To-morrow morning, 0.32; to-morrow afternoon, 0.35.

ARRIVALS.

Ohau, s.s., Bernech, from Tauranga

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-day, 5

p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to-morrow, l

Janet Nicoll,from South Sea Islands, May 15 Richmond, from Sydnoy, early Rotomahana, from Thames, Wednesday,

1.30 p.m. Wanaka (at Onchiuiga), from the South,

Thur.day Waihora, from Ru_scll, Thursday Lalla Rookh, from Gisborne, due

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Centurion, sh., KCGT, loft London Mar. 9 Rangitikei, ship, loading1 at London Lutterworth, bq., loading; at London Rontenbcck, bq., NTQ. (via Otago), left

Glasgow March 10 Elinor Vernon, ach., JSFK, left New

York Feb. 5, v__t Dunedin Nellie M. Slade, Am. bg., JPQC, left New

York Jan. 10, via Nolson Sfcar of the East, from New York, via

Dunetlin Arab, bq., to leave New York April 2, via

Dunedin C. W. Janes, bq., left New York Feb. 4, via

Lyttelton Victoria, bq., from Hamburg, via Lyttel

ton and Dunedin Cleaner, sch., from Dunedin Notero, bq., from Lyttelton Peerless, bn., left Oamaru May 7 Sybil, schr., from a cruise Ryno, schr., from a cruise Olive, schr., from a cruise Welcome, schr., left Brisbane May 1 Myrtle, bn., from Dunedin

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Hermione, sh., for London, loading Eastcrhill, bq., for London, early Heinrich Bauer, bq., for New York, early Waihora, for Russell, to-day, 4 p.m. Kahu, s s., for Gisborne, etc., to-day,s p.m. Wanaka, s.s., for the South, from One hunga, Friday, 1 p.m.

IMPORTS.

Ver Ohau : 0.... sacks flour, ..0 boxes soap, 30 sacks oatmeal, ISO sacks bran, IS sacks pollard, 2S blocks stone, 921 sacks potatoes, ] ,400 sacks wheat, 40 bundles iisli plates, .0 casks tallow, 4G bales and S packets wool, 8 bales skins and sundries.

Per Cabarfeidh, from Dunedin : 671 sacks oatmeal, 2,400 sacks oats, 20 packages bis cuits, 100 cases sulph. acid, 45'J sacks potatoes, 270 sacks Hour, 50 cases jam, 27 packages paper, 25 drums oil, U0 sacks bones, 15 plates iron and sundries.

Tlie brigantine Stanley is to be docked for cleaning, after which she will proceed to Mercury Bay to load for Brisbane, in charge of Captain Greenwood.

The s.s. Ohau arrived from Dunedin and intermediate ports ab 7.-5 p.m. yesterday with 510 tons cargo and i the following passengers :—Mrs Stanscll, Messrs Grant, Bur Ice, Griffin, and Murtagh.

The s.s. Waihora leave* for Russell at 4 p.m. to-day. Sho will return early on Thursday morning and leave lor Melbourne, via the Soutb,"-afc noon on the same day.

The Caroline'Behu was loading at Ham burg on March 21) for Wellington and Napier.

The brigantine Pcerle.s left Oamaru for this port on Saturday last.

Owintr to the heavy easterly gale blowing last nigut,the departure of several outward bound steamers was postponed till this evening.

During yesterday's pale the s.s. Waitoa came into collision with the fishing boat Christina, and had her stern slightly damaged.

The barque Easterhill received per Ohau to-day SO casks tallow, 40 bales and 8 pockets of wool, and 8 bales skins, which will nearly complete her cargo for London.

The s.s. Tam-o'-Shanter, which is at anchor between tho Railway and Queen street Wharves, appears to be in a bad way. She is suffering from old ago and leaking badly, so that at high water she seemed to be in danger of sinking.

The ..p. Chelmsford, which is usually re markable for her regularity in the trade between this port, Tauranga and Opotiki, was compelled, like many larger vessels, to remain in port last evening, owing to the heavy weather prevailing. She leaves the Wharf atop. m. to-day, takingpassenger sand cargo, including a number of horses. Under the skilful handling of Captain Hopkins the Chelmsford promises to become quite a popular boat in this trade, and settlers find it greatly to their advantage to patronise: her.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Gairloch, s.s., MoArthur, from HokSmga

DEPARTURES. Gairloch, s.s., MoArthur, for Waitara Hawea, s.s., Hansby, for the South Macgregor, s s., Daniels, for Wanganui

The Union Co.'s s.s. Hawea, for the South, took her departure at 11.30 this morning, with a general cargo and several passengers.

. The Macgregor left for Wanganui this afternoon.

The s.s. Gairloch, from Hokianga, arrived last night. She left again at 1 o'clock for Waitara, with cargo and passengers.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WnANGAUEi, this day.—Sailed : Welling ton, for Auckland, 9.45 a.m.

Helexsv-LL-e, this day,—Sailed on Satur day, Glencairn and Sarah and Mary, for tho South. Arrived : Arat.apu, from Sydney.

Bluff, May 9.—Arrivod : Manapouri, from Melbourne. Passengers for Auckland : Messrs Hay, Brown, Mr and Mrs Scales and 8 children, Messrs Vaupterhecter, Day, Turner; and Davis.

Notices to Correspondents.

Latino Poisov.—" Constant Reader " asks : " Can I lay down poison for pigeons that aro coii-tanily porchinjt on my houso, thereby do stroyinc tho wator 1 havo to drink V" This question docs not appear to be doalt with in KiirUhli common law. But should a pei-On iv laying down poison on his promises, allow any of it to wash from his land on to hia neigh bours' property, or upon a public road or place, or should tha dead animals tall upon these places, h« would briny himself tinder the provision* of ■' Tho I'olie. Otfeneca Act, IS-4." Wo should always adviso traps in preference to poison, the mare presence of which in a house has oftau plac*cl innocent persons in awkward predicaments. There is no law against destroy inir fowls (and wo may read pifroonß here) that are trespassing, after notico has been glren to thoir owner. Sunday.—K.B.—Sunday is tho first day of tho week. It begins at midnight on Saturday and ends at midnight on Sunday.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1887.

Tor the caste that lacks assistance, For the wrong; that needs resistance, For ths future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

ATtherecent inquiry into the election for City South the fact came out that these periodical struggles are leading to the creation of "faggot votes." Pro perties are being divided for rating purposes, with the simple object of obtaining the insertion of persons' names on the burgess list, and there is reason to believe that some of tlie new applications that are being made for insertion on the city rolls are bogus so far > as they rest upon the only legitimate qualification—bona fide possession of property under a legal tenure for purposes of use or occupation. The system is one that must be put an end to for many reasons. From a muni cipal point of view, the Corporation ought not to bo forced to undertake the expense of collecting from several person, what is legally due by one; neither should the bulk of tho burgess roll be swelled to unreasonable dimen sions by such illegitimate means. Both parties can, and no doubt will, play at this game if it obtains recognition, and thero will bo no end to the roll stuffing. The Corporation, in its own interests, and for its own protec tion, must assure itself that the name accepted as the person pay in<>- rates represents a substantial title over the property in respect of which the rates are due.

On broad public grounds this roll stuffing is an unmitigated evil. The persons who are thus qualified may be respectablo porsons who under a system of universal suffrage would be entitled to votes, and who would, exercise them intelligently; but when they find their way on to the rolls in a manner never contemplated by law, they are simply the tools of a party and are placed there to be used in defeating the popular vote. Elections, instead of boing records of public opinion, become tournaments between party factions, in which success will lie almost to a certainty on the side of the most unscrupulous. Public opinion cannot be too strongly dii'.cted against such a system. Already shad/ practices oxorcise too much weight in elections and defeat the vote that is sjiven honestly from conviction and aa" earnest wish to conserve and advance the public interests. The public safety lies in purity of elections.

The most ready and effectual way to extinguish " faggot" voting is, of course, to give evory man and woman ono vote—and ono vote only— for the district in which he or she re sides, abolishing the property vote altogether. The practice of creating fao-o-ot votes will hasten the adoption ctftnat system. Meanwhile, however, it is the duty of the Revision Courts in each district to keep the rolls pure, and to insist upon the production of a legitimate and bona fide title before tliey will permit any name to be in serted upon an electoral.roll. Of course when a lease is executed in accordance with law, even for the sole purpose of qualifying a vote, we presume there will be no power to rofuse to register the voter. But mere payment of rates for a place which is not in an applicant's use or occupation ought not, we take it, to be admitted as a legitimate ground for claiming to have a name inserted upon the roll.

THE PARNELLITES AND THE "TIMES."

Wn are sorry to tlrfok that there should be a " bully " among newspapers, but we fear that the London " Times " has reached that condition of " swash bucklerism" which causes men to be rude, overbearing, and insolent, because of the consciousness of superior power, not duly tempered with considerations of justice and forbearance- In the n'a

ture of things such a sad lapse was to be expected, and in its attitude towards the Home Pule party, the great " Thunderer " proves to be a creature of common clay, and by no ;m_jM above the weaknesses that-afflict the poorest of poor humanity. Long ac customed to power, the "Times has always had a tendency to be dicta torial; but it is -only since "the Parnell letter" episode that it has degenerated so far as to play the part of the bully and assassin. What is the position? The "Times" attacks the character of Mr Parnell by means ot a document which the only man compe tent to pronounce on the subject (Mr Parnell himself) declares to be "an impudent forgery." Then the news paper challenges him to prove that it is a forgery—in other words, < prove negatively that he did not write the letter in question, or establish posi tively who did write it—both achieve ments well-nigh impossible. And, on Mr Parnell declining to fight the ques tion on such unequal terms, the "Times" taunts him and his followers with cowardice. The cowardice is all onthe other side, however, as a comparison ■with the code of tho duello will show. It was always the privilege of the challenged persoa to choo_e the weapons of combat, and that is all that is claimed by Mr Parnell and his fol lowers in asking that the question at issue should be dealt with by a Parlia mentary Committee. But no. The " Times " not only challenges and as sails Mr Parnell, but claims the right to name the tribunal which shall decide the matter, viz., the courts of law, in which the " Times " should act solely on the defensive, and have an immense advantage over its antagonist. The action of the " Times " is most ungen erous and unfair; but it is

backed by English public opinion, which, like some opinion nearer home, has a lively suspicion of •every movement that is not " respect able," and the likelihood is that it will carry through its bullying tactics and succeed in persuading its readers that its braggadocio is bravery and the prudence of Mr Parnell the reverse of .valour instead of being its better part. Unprejudiced observers at a distance, however, will not fail to draw clearer distinctions and arrive at juster conclu sions. There will, of course, be a sus pense of judgment here as to the au thenticity or othorwise of " the Parnell letter'" until fuller adrice. are received; but in the meantime it would seem that the "Times" has shirked the plain duty of establishing the genuine ness, of the compromising epistle by. the.production of its proofs, and has endeavoured to put the man it has atta6ked in a false position by a dis honourablo attempt to shift the onus jyrobandl and an unworthy appeal to ■ English prejudices.

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE.

The suggestion made by Professor Brown for the establishment of a School of Applied Science in connec tion with the Auckland University College is one which, if carried out, will greatly extend tha usefulness and popularity of that institution. We do not under-rate the value of tha culture and scholaiship which are the aim of a purely classical and literary training; but we do believe that we are within measurable distanco of the time when the large share of a student's life that is now spent in raking the dust-bins of the past will be regarded as almost thrown away. Knowlcdgo and education are terms that admit of many definitions, and in tlie present day no man can hope to be profoundly instructed in every department of learning. It is an. age of specialists ; and the man who is thoroughly versed in the leading departments of applied science, combined with a reasonable amount of literacy culture, although unable to conjugate a Latin verb, is entitled to lank in scholarship with any classical scholar of an equal proficiency in his own department. In a young country like this the know ledge that is practical and of value to humanity should indeed rank first on the educational scroll. We should like to see the Auckland University give a special bent towards science, and in this con nection it is very fortunate in its Pro fessors, two of whom have done good practical work in the cause of applied science. The interest taken by Professor Brown in the Thames School of Mines, and his present efforts to make that school a potent agency in the development of our waning mining industry, adds another to his past service-. If he succeed in doing for engineering, archi-Bc_ure,and surveying what he pro mises to do for mining, tlie existence of the University will be more tha« justified even to those who occasion ally sneer at tlie thinly-atten ded classes and the great cost of maintenance. In a community made up of workers, who have neither the money, the leisure, nor perhaps the educated tasto to enter upon a, long course of study, which noither fits for the counting house nor the workshop, the votaries of purely lit erary and classical courses must be few, although the influence they will exer cise on tho thought of the community will be greatly disproportioned to their numbers ; and it is an influence for good. But the University ia doing still bettor work in developing the natural talent of the community, and giving .it the chance of be coming useful in a way that even the " Gradgrinds" among vi will recognise. And we hope that th©' University Council will meet with cordiality, and assist by every moans in their power every effort of the Professors to give fuller scope to this function of our chief educational in stitutipn,

Auckland's Architecture.

TflE difference between the convenient and artistic treatment of the principal muni- : cipal and business buildings of Auckland, and the present style of domestique architec ture in our city, is most marked, and should, before it is too late, engage tho earnest attention of all who have the future prosperity of Auckland at hearts. A young and growing city in the colonies' has no such trammels as brand the cities of tho Old World. She has, indeed, a further ad vantage over those cities, an opportunity of profiting by their faults and errors, and taking advantage of their experience. The timorousness and narrow-mindedness of some, and the local interests of others caused London to let slip the grand op-

portunity aObrded to her in Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent plan of rebuilding the city after tho fire—a plan which, if followed out, would to-day have made her far and awaythe (most and most convenient city in the world, without thoso narrow and tor tuous itroete that mar and spoil her pro portions, and retard and hinder her trado. In more rocent times Chicago has learnt a bitter lesson as to the instability of her wooden houses, and is profiting by it, and v nowrsising a magiiin*cenf. and Hro-proof ci»y. The question arises : Were Auckland visited by inch a calamity as that of tho Chicago fire-and even with our good water pressure and splendid brigade, it is quite pos-ible — what would rise from her ashe. ? Another repetition of tlie present fiimiv, inoonveni enk, dangerous and commonplace stamp of privAte house thab exists to-day, or what ? It is surely time to consider, anrl so far as may be, in the croction of new and replacing of old buildings, to adopt, a style for domes tique houses, morecon venient, more modern, paler and better adapted to the glorious site our city presents. Auckland possesses an unequalled supply of every kind of build ing material, an energetic and pushing population, but it would seem that entire attention has been paid to the necessary municipal and business centres, to the al most entire exclusion of home life. The city is well established, its roads, lines, etc., are well laid out, and it is time that atten tion should be paid to render its donies tique buildings not only more durable and substantial, but also more fire-proof than at present. The present stamp of boarded house in design is a mere monotonous play upon the stock of patterns and mouldings of the mill 3 and ironfounders' catalogues, built of small scantlings, and, in appear ance, fragile and unfit in the highest degree as permanent residences. The style to be adopted requires much consideration. It cannot be the outcome of centuries like the domestique architec ture of England, France, or Germany ; but surely, from the similarity of customs and climate, much may be learnt from them. At the decay of the feudal system in Europe, when the dismantling of the castles took place, domestique life became for the first time practicable, and two styles began and gradually became prevalent, viz., brick, flint and stonework and half-timbered work. That this latter is eminently fitted by its convenience, cheapness and artistic possi bilities for our city, there is little doubt; vid _ the American styles, also those of the countries we have already mentioned. Con finingour remarks to the half-timbered style, we may point out that the heavy timbers used in this stylo of construction for the framework of the house, with the filling-in of brick or scoria " noggins," give coolness, •afety from fire, and great durability. In the half-timbered style, there is immc-iee scope for great artistic beauty, far above that of other styles, some beauti ful designs in which may bo seen in the American illustrated journals of late. With regard to comfort aud temperature, .Sir Gilbert Scost, 8.A., gives his op^jgfl .tjiat after the " Cobb " walls of Devonshire an 3 Cornwall, tho balf-timbered style comee next.

The risk of fire can be reduced to a mini mum. Captain Shaw, of the London Fire Brigade, states that in •no fire of his vast experience has he found heavy timber burnt to a greater depth than two inches, and whilst men of the Brigade are forbidden tb go oyer floor- and. staircases composed of stone or iron, he expresses perfect con fidence in «o/iot wood steps and wooden floors, as being free from the danger of sudden collapse from contact with _Le water played upon it. Let ua hope that in future our architects may see their way to giving us some stamp of originality, and at the same time more fire-proof qualities, in the coming domes tique buildings than in those that at present make our city and suburbs, as a gentleman lately expressed it, " a charmingly situated city of match boxes."

The meeting of the unemployed which was to have taken place this morning at the watermen's steps caiae to naught, as only some dozen of the unfortunates turned up. It waa decided by those present to have another meeting to-morrow, at the same hour, when a list should be prepared of those out of work setting forth the various trades represented.

We have little to add respecting yester day's gale. At St. George's Bay the high tide and gale appear to have proved very destructive, throe boatsheds having beon completely demolished. The sheds were owned by Messrs Busby, Brooks, Kinsey and Johnson. At Ponsonby, Mr W. J. Rees'a boat house was washed away, and a small pleasure boat housed there waa washed off the landing. In attempting to recover the boat by swimming Mr Rees was rather roughly handled Dy the waves and received some slight injury by coming into contact with the rocks. He succeeded" however, in getting his boat safely ashore. The weather moderated early last evening, but the tides were again unusually high. No fmrther damage has, however, been re ported.

At the meeting of the Hospital and Gharl table Aids Board yesterday, the chairman stated that his attention had been drawn to the fact that there was considerable leakage from the drain leading through the Domain to the Stanley - street sewer. As it was highly necessary that suob. a drain should be very sound, he had instructed Mr J. J. Holland to inspect, aad he had reportedthat there waa a great escape owinr to the pipes not being cemented at the sockets. As Ik was neces sary to take up the pipes and lay down a new drain, Mr Wade was instructed to attend to tha matter.

At a sitting of the Supreme Co_rfc in Bankruptcy yestorday, before Mr H. C. Brewer, Registrar, costs in the bankruptcy of Harry Neil Smith wer« fixed at £17 and cost- out of pocket, and in the estats of Dunningham and King, the Assignee's solicitor's costs were fixed afc fls and costs out of pocket. Other motions of a similar character were adjourned until next Mon day.

Some of tlie discharged warders of the Provincial Asylum have petitioned the authorities at Wellington for an inquiry into the late disturbance at the Asylum, •when one of their number had his hand in jured by a patient.

The young man John Darragh, who was brought to town by the steamer-- lona-last week, suffering from a gunshot wound, died in the Hospital last night, at oight o'clock. The shot was so lodged that ex traction was impossible, and amputation of the leg at the knee joint was necessitated. The operation was performed in the after noon j but tetanus supervened, and, in the weakened state of the patient, caused his death, .1 Y.Y.

Tho Revs. King DavisT^^ gave a most interesting \J_l H' &to at St. George's General Gordon,", w h 6a aZ u^M ' man exhibited gome Un^^r^ trafang the subject. r_dt_S«K weather stoppod manvr»__-'-?r?-^w tothelectur th^^M^g During the course of th.even^ ."*>, gang several longg, one," Th^S^TiS being especially well received u'7^s ence Mrs Boggeg kindly actrf. 'M pamst. lhe proceeds of a*? il*""* towards tlie Epiphany ChurchlnJ 5* _ There waß an attendance of _ '• the social gathering held lastlu?. IJ. nee tion with the Eden Quadrille iH and this on such an incletfl ***, prove* the interest taken in v" dances held every Monday intheTii _$. On this occasion, in addition t^ programme of dances, a varied r games wore introduced,"-^. recitations were given as foU6 ff , .* tj Back to Erin," Mrs •. Bassett-,!^ tiful Snow," Miss- Moncur- '«& Love," Mrs Scott • " _______.!_. _% 'Roth; "Caller He-rin'i&M "The Night, before' thft^l Waterloo "Ifr Kelly. .Mr^J pianist during the. evening jifl vice., a. veil as those of Hr j. W'tf-H _ master of ceremonies, yt__ Nl appreciated. Tho gathering jYi 1-! about 2 a.m., after a nip]?.! in the most enjoyable mannei **{&_ ments supplied by _ the ■ 'Q$p US ing the dance* were tastefully w3\\ table at the and of the hall, ____[ Of taken of at intervalsduring the iy&M ' '■ ■ -■■ __HB At Pollok, on 25th ult, th» ciec&l- School Committee resulted in theSlt ment of the old members, 'arfilH Messrs R. Andorson; J. M. Cfcfcjaß lee, P. and M. C. Notman, J, Hedi- A. Clark. The- balance-sheeti^S small credit balance. The commit^... their first meeting on the same iifoM Mr Hudson was re-appointed chaii*% The passenger who was carried'ais'S the steamer lona lastVeek and ret-^ the wharf did not. lose hia;^aaao_(Jttf ngarei, but got off by the .teamei&f the same evening. Women are not allowed to vote l_v sachusetts, but the kind of'ffla would exert in politics ha.-been"^ exemplified at an election in tiegf Worcester. The issue was■■ "licaj'! "no license." The wive, and d&ta the most prominent people of ' i»_i spent the day in serving coffee'and _\ to voters and in feddling "no fe ballots. They were in every.praj. meeting voters on the aide .Trait'mi panying them to the ballot-boss, t persisting in their efforts'; until "s_.\ was recorded. At the same time <k were spending the day in fastin-i _i! prayer for the success of the "no'fej ticket. The women were ever)-i!a treated with respect, and the- teste! a prevailed. Nevertheless, the "no lica ticket was defeated by 800 votes mat. of 11,000. It waa not the fault di women. Notwithstanding the bad weather i night, there was - fairly good andicms the Opera House to hear; the: Iji Family of Bsllringers. Th» -chani concerts this talented family is no_ jir are well arranged, and hold theiradim; pleased attention to the last.-"' Ara_ the fatal mistake of giving-too mud $ ringing, the beautiful instruments cf&G so well manipidated . by'__.l_._n Lb Crome, and Oy.ton, only.-an hniili intervals in the programms:. In . bells duet Messrs Harry nnd Roimtlis showed marvellous dexterity, Mp with tha sweet - toned-tintiMbm Mr J. C. Parlattoin a variejyofcomieig and Air W. W. Lynch as the ■ monifif^. grotesque "Head Waites": ,__s{-.; Audience immensely.. Tliisilfc^ main reminds one of Edmund Terr,,-- Gaiety, muchly in some of tl_jgrots? and agile feats of arm and leg; § There was a good attendance at til as last evening, notwithstanding ftewjt clcment state of the weather. YAbe-- programme was presented, ind.ligae sational act by Mr Frank Jones, _b' - close of the usual tramwtoeprfijCß by the company, turned .a dopbb,_» sault over a number' of 'pimM nets. These were held in'a _-K( direction, pointing towards; _t.EI • of the building and crbssed,.ahdasYe^ i former passed over theman.mid .m,_ > guns were tired. The horse. agaiiapr* :to advantage in several very"'clever W and provided excellent _m_.em.n- & > performance will be given this evening- ; The Northoote Quadrille ir-"- opened the season with a lOCklmW1 Hall, Northcote, on "Wednesday m last, when about twenty couples i««P sent, dancing being kept .up»S half-past twelve o'clock, all pr»tlu ( n; thoroughly enjoyed themselves «1 Assembly intend to hold their weekly p every Wednesday evening The inaugural meeting of}-» ** session of the St. John's Mu-ic-lawl^ ary Society was held^l* «£ whin, considering the inclemeii. »£ th. weather, there wasa vwy-to^ The meeting was opened in'the a^jj and the following programme mag. rendered : - "P. and & Po^S String Band"!1" re_itation, v-'. JjffiSj Prison," Mr Barry; *ob, ct _m. Raft," Miss Main ;rcading,^¥M ' PaulDombey/'MrJ.HaIT; '« :• Israelites," Pitt-street Bandr^r«»| ; " The Labourer's Cdmblain. fife Smith, who, for a recall, gaw Cure a Cold ;" solo, "The Sea is w« ; Glory," Mr Prime; reading,;- - *$, Worth Telling" (an wm ; "L of early Methodism), Mr. solo, "The Arab'to &* ftfy Prime; recitation, ~"^-{^Lai ing," Mr Alec: Smith," who; mj^ an enthusiastic encoi-e, gave tn and His Dog." The "Sea-Shj W |g by the Pitt^treet Band iwnggi gramme to a close. A vote - ij |iven to all who had helped, «F tlwse who had come from - ( vary pleasant evening wM.siJem_■.. siderablo number of members em- . : Although' thar. wsxt^f fs§ the openkg of Mr Clendmnmjy Class last evening, o^&tS of rain it was-deemetl pone the mating to Monday**^ wlien a larger gath.ri_g™y>?* gi An adrertisemant appeal*, A._ : y, column. /•-...' ■' :.:t\ On Sunck'y evening last. tb» g^ Lewis, Chairman Elect ■s!*,£s Congregational UmoD.'prea^^ Congregational Church, to*g )A the first of a series of five J^ i,yd Prodigal Son. ; The «.WjJ^.ij Hom«T"- and this ability by the reverend {f^Jf series of discourses wm H Sunday evening next. \ ....'^p The toi.dM.oj. of the prove in physique when «w{| Lbitat is well exemphfaed m.^ ra .^| stature of the Austwu_n---^|jai*j| The Police Department atJJJ .^W cently advertised %%£fc\MM and 25., not w^Ml^'MlM over list 71b in .weight,,S|ppl«| well. They received p.Wffifo. fIM in one day, and -«*Jssit4*jl drafted into the fOl ? e n S 455 a^fSH by ballot. The rejected 3m up to the standard of tn. .--'M dragoon., : l t feiior^H Try tho Freezing CofflP»»7" m in half poi^nds pats. .. - M

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. TUESDAY, _M___ W ___^_L

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PONSONBY.— Two storied House, next Shelly Beach Road, substantially built, can bo bought for £10, groat bargain, close' to harbour: splendid view from the property.— J. 11. Witheford. A -COUNTRY RESIDENCE IN THE CITY.—7-roonicd House, verandah two sides: good bearing vino in conservatory, to Lot on lease, with purchasing clatiso, with nearly two acres of orchard, within tweniy min utes of Queen-street: or will bo sold a bargain tor cash.—J. 11. Witheford. AT NORTH SHORE.—A first-class Villa of S rooms, built with great caro and specially selected timbers, wash-house with concrete lloor, copper, tanks; .gas laid on. Nice garden, fruit trees, largo allotment. Owner .having to leave would givo satisfactory terms and immediate possession. Price £500. J. H. WITHEFORD. "ITSTANTED to Rent or Lease, a House of yy about 8 rooms, in tho vicinity.of Fort CttHtiey, .ro.tb. Show-Apply j, H, Witheford, I



DR. J. MURRAY MOORE, M.D., M.R.C.S. Hours lor Consultation: 11 to I p.m., at Pond's Homoeopathic Pharmacy. la.. Queen-street; 2 to 3 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. at Residence. Lower Symonds-street. 1 _Uphono 130. Vaccinations at Pond s, 1 p.m., .1 Uil_-l_ A X and FRIDAY" MR. HUMPHREY HAINES, L.R.C.P., Fellow (by exam.) ot the Royal Coliegc ot Sur_r-ons. Edin., Specialist (or P.je and I__ar Diseases, Princcs-strcct (at residence of Ur. v 'H. Haines). .„ _ ~ Hours ot Consultation, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A CARD DR. LEGER ERSON, Parnell (late Dr. Goklabro's residence), attends for Con sultation: At Home. 8 to 0 n.m., and S p.m. Aickm'a Pharmacy, Queen-Btreet 1 to 2 and i to S p.m.: Sauirday, Panmure and Otahuhu. Telephone -170. ' p-R E CA L F LYMPH. A supply has been received by mail, and children run bu vaccinated daily at Messrs King and Son's, Chemists, Queen-street. AUTUMN DRAPEEY. jyj- IL N E & QIIOY CE, Are now Opening np thoir AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY, AUTUMN AND WINTER DRAPERY, Ex .s. RUAPEIIU, KAIKOURA, DORIC, and TONUAKIKO. They havo been all bought in tho very best Home and Continental Markets for each class of goods. They will be found MODERATE IN PRICE though in the Latest Fashion. Such Qualities only are kopt which can be Safely Recommended for Serviceable Wear, and being Marked at a very Small Prollt, M. & C. hopo that their endeavours to give a Good Article at a Modorate Prico will bo appreciated. INSPECTION IS INVITED. Patterns axd Prices Sent, on Application. MILNE & CHOYCE., QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS, AUCKLAND. T> E S T VALUE. DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS. BLINKETS, FLANNELS, VELVETEENS, &c, AT WILLIAM R. BRIDGMANS. 150 Pairs Blankets,._ all qualities and makes, from Is lid per pair. Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, Wellington Blankets. 2,000 yards New Flannel, in all makes. English and Colonial exceptionally cheap strong Flannel, 7Jd; do., __in. wide, 113 d. In DRHSS GOODS, now showing a splandid variety for the present Season, consiiting of about 15,000 yards, having beon bought in largo quantities at a hoavy discount. Those calling early will get the best choice, and woll ropay attention. Ulster Cloths, 48in. widn, Is lOd; splendid assortment New Trimmings in check and striped Plushes and Velvoteons: New Umbrellas, good lines, 2s Cd; Ladies' New Ulsters, Mackintoshes, and Fur Capas; largs assortment of Boys', Youths', and Men's Mack intoshes, from 12s 6d, best valuo. A great many job linos in DRAPERY and CLOTHING, which will be found much under usual value. Strong Wincoys, wido width, JJd yard. Crotonnes, bought job, 25 per cent, under usual price. Call at 2SB, UPPER QUEEN STREET, and you will get the best valuo for your monoy. TFjr J. HURST & CO. B. J. ESAU and A. H. GRAIXGER having purchasedfrom the Public Trustee (tlie Executor unde.the WiU of the late W. J. Hurst) tho Good will, Stock^in-Trade, Book Debts, etc., of the old established business of W. J. Hurst and Co. Grain, Seed, Produce, and Artificial Manure Merchants, will trado under the samo style and. name, and will continue the business as hcretol fore. j All Outstanding Accounts are requested to be paid fortwith. W. J..HURST & CO. ON SALE: SEEDS • New Season's Clovers and Natural Grasses [ Rye Grass and Cocksfoot (in variety) ■ Turnip and Mangold Seeds ! MANURES— Boncdust, (line and $-inch) Superphosphates (various^ grades) Nitrate of Soda j Sulphate of Ammonia .... ) Potash, Kainet, etc., otc. ) Peruvian Guano GRAIN- Seed and Feed of all descriptions Flour, Oatmeal r Bran, Sharps '. Table and Coarse Salt ;. Table Potatoes &c., &c, &c. •W, J. HURST & CO., > QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.- J



BETTER BUY NEW GOODS AT OUR PRICES THAN FAULTY ONES . AT AUCTION. HALF-PRICE LACE CURTAINS.- MO Pairs at GARLICK AND CRAN WELL'S. VTENT SPRING ROLLER "WINDOW BLINDS, from as Sd.-GARLICK AND CRANWELL. MYADRAS MUSLIN CURTAINS, at Half-price, now being sold by GARLICK _.._._.- CRANWELL. IRON BEDSTEADS, slightly damaged ; very cheap. A few left ut GARLICK AND C RAN WELL'S. TRONG CANE CHAIRS, from 3a 9d. At GARLICK AND CRANWELL'--. nJHAPESTRY CARPETS, from I* Od per JL yard. At GAKLICK AND C'RAN WELL'S. LINOLEUM, from 2s 3d. por ynvd. At GAItLICIC AND CRANW^ELL'i-. ERA MRU LATOI-S from li- to £5^ At GARLICK AND CRANWELL'B. XPOK DOWN BEDS, m-aaily re duced in price, by GARLICK AND C RA N WELL. EDDING of nil kind- ready for deli very. Blankets, Shcctis, Quilts, et.., eto. TDfir esilTr, French, aud STUIIF BEDSTEADS, at pi-iooa M __it the times.—G. &C. ILCLOTI_S7 from 1. per yawl. Ga-h pricc.-OARLICK AND CRANWELL. HOU..KS FURNIBHBD THROUGHOUT. DINING AND DIUWIV'G ROOM FURNITURE. BEDROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURH. CIIUUCII AND OFFICE FURNITUUB. GARLICI- AND CRANWELL.. IS THE CHEAP FURNISHING HOUSE IN AUCKLAND. I BETTER BUY NEW GOODS AT OUR PRICES THAN FAULTY ONES AT AUCTION. XITILL OPEN ON MONDAY. RUSSELL'S COFFEE PALACE LUNCHEON ROOMS, NEXT BANK OF NEW Zl__.-_.AXD, Opposite Aickin, the Chemist. B__t Cup ov Covfbh - - -2d Bi_.tCu. ovT__. - - - - *D _!_.__-Cu-*o_' Cocoa - - - _.d COLD L U~N~ CHEONS MODERATE PRICES, TO SUIT THE TIMES. piIEESE! CHEESE!! CHEESE!!! Wanted Known, you can gst good Choc_« at 3Jd. per lb. and upwards, for cash, at FREDK. WHITEHEAD'S, 9_, VICTOiaA-STRKET. Box 329. TcLKPnoNB 139 IT YOU REQUIRE GOOD - OATMEAL, FLOUR, CHEESE, POTATOES, ob ONIONS, OATS, ob MAIZE, CALL ON ALFRED JOWITT. ■VT^INTER MILLINERY AND DRAPERY. the misses Mclaughlin ABC NOW DHOW-NO NEW SEASON'S GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. "MANTLES, JACKETS, MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, ETE., ETC., ETC • The Misses MCLAUGHLIN beg.to call attention to the exceptionally Moderate Paces at which these goods are marked, and invite SHORTLAND STRE E VT, OPPOSITE "STAR" OFFICE. IVT J SAUNDERS B-GB TO CALL ATTB-.TION TO A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' TRIMMED FELT HAT& Also— MAIDS' AND CHILDREN'S BEAVER . BRIMS (Extra Value). M. J. SAUNDERS, MANUKAU ROAD. PARNELL. -Y^T HANGAR-EI COAL. . . HOUSEHOLDERS ARE REUINDHD THAT THHY BAVE 15% . By using this, and it goes further than moat coal. KING, WALKER, fc CO.. Agents. Quoea-straot (Next Waitemata Hotol). QLEDHIL L'S -ERATED WATER ANJ) CORDL_L FACTORY, j<- VICTORIA-STREET EAST r . y ... ; (Late Shabland's), A DAM ' T AYBOURN & _CiOj, AUCKLAND, NEW CLOVER') Boat English Seeds, from ■>■•' • Jamoa Carter & Co., NEW TURNIP) The Quoon'3 Soedsmon, RYE GRASS. COCKSFOOT, and NATURAL. ORABaKS. All new Seeds. Fencing Wlro at Uoduood IMcoe,



-&TOTICE OF REMOVAL. MR. T.~TRAFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST. ; Dosirea to inform his Patients and Friends tbat he has reraoTed from Wakoflcld-etreot to more newtml offices Qubkn - StrekT, over Air. VTayto's, Bookseller, opposito Wyndharn-Btreet. Hours from nine a.m. till five p.m. TpOR WELL-MADE DRESSES AND STYLISH MILLINERY AT MODERATE PRICES, TRY D. W. JACK AND C 0., PONSONBY ROAD,