"THE FEMALE DETECTIVE."

..Abbott's Opera House to-night, the 1 dnima promises to be a big sue- Bis a sensational piece in four acts' IwhenPlayed by Miss Smithson in the fin cities it met with very great The nlot is well laid, the incidents m\}£> and realistic. The first scene the Hotel fSe at Baden-Baden Sir Gervase * 2?f m r Herman) and his daughters Wlll Miss Georgio Smithson), and Una rtSS) are there on a visit. The ft SCryMallirtson, alias Percy Allen ftSunbar), who has previously 1^ S a marriage with Stella Ritzdorf SeS her-has got introduced into f baronet family, and secured his con £to Una's marriage with him. Una ion is poised of a Considerable for- Kd Barry Mallison being " hard up " fa S upon it. To W UP the £l n f e is aided by two confederate Xroers and swindlers, xn the StuyvesanMMr Fisher) SfhffibUS Bockaway (Mr J J. Waif' Snb the baronet sub-rosa right and left. Amr to Barry Mallinson. Stella, his fS her mother, Madame; Bitedorf, mv jfary Anderson) are also living near &c hotel. Florence Langton meets M and enters into conversation, hearing I uthetic story of the deserted wife of tePscy Allan, whom Florence knows sby the name of Barry Mallinson. hho hn/her suspicions of the man who is about 0 marry her sister, believing him to be w*whatb.e is-an adventurer. And here gplot of the drama lies. Convinced! gib TSarry Mallinson is not what he pro ma, she determines to find out the nature ©character. She meets Roderick Tracy, sßowStreetofficer(MrLacblanMcGowan), and ab believes him to be a friend of HaSton's; he undeceives her and asks lei if &b is prepared to save her sister and jmnnsk a villain. However, only too glad jl an opportunity, jumps at the chance isittKOD!tte3 several characters, the first lain "Sister of Mercy." Barry Mallin u, prior to the opening of the drama, has uWabank. The banker's son, who was | JAjn charge, lelt it against orders, and | Hnson makes uso of this knowledge to ; an? off the money. The banker Avill ; iin to England during the week, and Mite money is ;iob replaced before he 1 itsback the law will take both the son ; diherobbers. TracyacquaintsMallineon [.& His fact, and to secure the money ho : itoing the marriage with the baronet's 1 filter. So meets his wife and swears I kaijecrecy, she innocently believing ifc is '■■ W Bally can only inherit a large for- Mif her so doing. By some few words (Mag lets drop to Florence, disguised as ie&ter of Mercy, she is convinced he is ttiijlfcor,and just as all is going smoothly ' Mi she meets him with Stella,and before lalangton charges him as being Stella's kbai Sir Gcrvasc asks Stella if such sin! case, but a3 she is bound by a second Atiwa to disclose their marriage till fa Mtand gives her leave to do f5,Ae falsifies herself and disproves Itatoe's accusation. The latter ex !»t% her disbelief even to Stella's Ma brings the first act to a close. Iff Act 11. Tracy comes to either get the aaeyfrom Barry ilallinson, or place him ,ofe' arrest. He entreats for a few jMMte delay so that he many procure Mla'i jewels, and for other purposes em plop Fbreiice, who is disguised as Mis tannage, an old nurse, who gives back Hm's mobber—Madam Ritzdorf, and tofouY.him in his villainous schemes, llfcon finds he can only silence Wfeone way—by her death—and for WjWosehe takes her to the boat-house ffltw lake and there murders her, Una m the only witness, unknown to him. WOctober 3rd he returns to London, bub Jeter haanted by the spirit of the mur- SWt Tra°y follows «P the track, ™« by Florence, this time disguised as TO Itajkit, a young swell. He meets %4ndhisaßsociateFand goes to their pbling den, where she again disguises " 5^ e7 P'Brian. The liouse is bui- "MW by the police, the only way of gHximg over the roof. Mallenson and S moll but Horacliffe, the Wtt a pPed by Florence, who declares 8*? "Fetoale detective." In act *■ i»ce' follows on the track of ™e> When Madam Ritzdof, for the L™ e> hears of the death of her X' J} m? m is still on the scent foC^ry boy and in this character JtomsaU-the death of Stella, and tho ffHS^ °L Barry Mallinson ! He, 1!W f# continues hie acts of StrV? fmleion evefy side, first by E£ft Oti Ve> then by Lie companions g^JPhojbus and finally by Florence SbL- r mg Bhofc byorder of Trecy- Sfcßfcro^ in d™matic incidents, Sn?^lwered to suit the public SS? mthe range of all classes the ■*3l Dt c7(oubtiesa be m°3fc

Opera House-The Greenwood Family.

JtoWD1 concert of the Greenwood fefe-MousoonThursdayprior Stance upo, a lengthened P ro xtremeiygratifyiDga M»»F & mlCOrdlal Publlc appreciation ' really LVF^y- There was • hijk ? n IW "^tendance, and » thit P?remtive the l^Wonlt, 1? a Programme of &**« wte °i fchree failed t0 f • Cent J}& offe™gofbouquets S?*>P2» ud Bo kvish that Mr S*b«ssi l'*i. hiwd- B sPecial W *J3K ?? m home< The pro fe^io2l cd<? lat«i to afford dis- Cv°°d children's singular S^feUn 1D music and elocution. t^'SSS*" 1 in an arrangement L^Jfffc'lolanthe," 8 which fcVfSd^Play^ Miss l}m If! } k* family) was fe6- M BIK butOr to the pro fepSst 6gu,red «P°n the i^ro- S»|&^ One," very S^^^ring of Watson^ C^'th h o l a' r upon i&'V V eri^> fce> the child • Mi. 5 she vvas forced Hia-ajJ* /orah took part -^ and also gave a piano ■

forte solo. Ruby (the youngest girl) isan infant phenomenon. 6he delivered with the utmost composure and in a manner that showed her to be letter-perfect, an ex tremely long recitation entitled " The Mother arid her Dead Ghild." This prodigious feat of memory was almost paralleled by Miss Maribel's re cital of "Poor People," a lengthy descriptive piece versifiedfrom Hugo. Both recitations were very meritorious. Miss Ruby also recited very effectively a comic piece, tickled the audience with a comic song (" Over Went the Captain "), and took her parts in the trio " Here's a How-de-do " and a pianoforte duet. Master Greenwood (youngest scion of the family) recited " The Young Orator." The musical selections were (1) Weber's well-known and or nate " Concertstuck" (played as a pianoforte dueb by Mrs Greenwood and Miss Maribel) ; (2) Wolfe and de Berioo's " Grand duo Brillante " by Mrs Greenwood (piano) and Miss Maribel (violin); and (3) Maribel's pianoforte duet " Reminiscences of the Opera" (a very creditable arrange ment of airs from "lolanthe")by Misses Maribel and Agatha. Tho former young lady displays her axeatesfc profieieticy on the pianoforte and violin, on which instruments she is an accomplished performer. As a singersheposseGsesapowerfulcontralto voice but she does not use it judiciously enough ; she tries it too severely. Miss Agatha's voice is a light and sweet soprano, and the volumne will doubtless increase as she matures.- Mrs Greenwood played all the accompaniments, shared in two of the duets and exercised the general direction of tho concert. She is an accomplished pianiste, and to her loving and unremitting exer tions the remarkable versatility of her children is mainly due. We heartily wish Mr and Mrs Greenwood and their family a prosperous and pleasant tour, and we be speak for them a favourable reception in the South and in Australia.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1887.

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THE WATCH OF THE AGE. WONDERFUL WATERBURY. The prize of £1 recently offered by the Waterbury Watch Company, in South Australia, for the best pun on the watch of the age, has been awarded to "Giles Scroggins " for the following lines :— While Chaffey Brothers water raise. To make poor men's hearts merry; Another firm gains equal praise Which does its Water-bury. When Chaffey's fame is dead and gone (Some deem their scheme's romantic) A faithful watch will still tick on, From o'er the broad Atlantic. What! Gone? Yes, sir, train left ten minutes ago. Why dont you buy a " Waterbury ?" A man who stole a Waterbury Watch from a poor labourer tho other day was lined and locked up by the Magistrates, horsewhipped by the watchmaker when lie came out, and afterwards nearly hurried into a brain fever by his wife. The clergy man of the parish alluded to the little aflaxr in a sermon, and the local editor, for a wonder, agreed with the parson and re viewed the occurrence in print. All this time it was borne in upon the wretched man that he could have bought the watch from any storekeeper for 13s 6d, and have had it repaired any time at a cost of 2s 6d. . r the rr*^ SOLE AGENTS FOR AUCKLAND: E. PORTER AND Co., Queex-stcreet.



. Public Notices (LIMITED). IMPORTANT TO SHIPOWNERS, CAPTAINS, SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. STOCK IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF D. E JICKENZIE. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED) being-the sue. cessful tenderers for the whole of the first-class and well assorted Stock in the above Estate, at a great reduction on cost, have the pleasure to intimate that the same is now being removed to their Shipchandlery Premises in Lower Queen Street, and they are in a position to supply their customers at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. 11. F. ANDERSON, Manager Shipchandlery Department,



Brapery, Clothing, &c COMPULSOEY SALE GENERAL DRAPERY I CLOTHING'AND MERCERY. IN consequence of the Dissolution of Partnership and death of the late Mr. W. Woodroffe, the Melbourne Drapery and Clothing Company are compelled to realise on the whole of their extensive stocks to close the late Partnership Ac count. THE SALE COMMENCED [ .MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, The whole of the Stock being offered AT LANDED COST OR UNDER. Compulsory Sale of the Melbourne Drapery and Clothing Stock to close late partnership account on Monday IStext. '..,; .., COME EARLY & BUY LARGELY! EVERYTHING CHEAP! Hotelkeepers and Storekeepers Note! THE MELBOUKNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING v I COMPANY, .QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND SPRING -1887. SPRING I^B7 Smith &Caug hey IMPORTERS Ex Steamships Tongariro, Arawa, Aorangi, and /Sail ing Vessels Crusader and Piako* SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Silks, Satins, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Dress Fabrics. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Prints, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Mantles. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Millinery. ,■■■. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Ribbons, Laces, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Hosiery and Gloves, SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Small Wares. Immense shipments of Calicoes, Sheetings, Shirtings, Hollands, Towels, Linens, etc. etc., direct from Manchester and Belfast Manufacturers, which will be Bold ab anc i *' . under usual wholesale prices for CASH ONLY. ■*■■■- CLOTHING. The celebrated Lion Brand Geelong Clothing in Men's, Youths*, and Boys' sizes (obtain able in Auckland only at our establishment) is proving itself unsurpassed for cut, finish and wearing qualities. i THE GENTS' MERCERY AND HAT DEPARTMENT Will also bo found replete with all the requirements for a first-class trade. Gehfcs' Hats Scarves, Ties, Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Half-Hose Braces, etc., in great variety. All Goods are marked Hi PLAIN FIGURES foi CASH ONLY. jMO SECOND PRICES AND NO DISCOUNIS. 1 Any Article not approved and returned in good con -1 diiion within 14- days will be exchanged for othe\ goods or money refunded. SMITH & CAUGHEY, TELEPHONE 330. i ,s „ , , , ~/... . .'. . ,



LEAVING AUCKLAND IN A FEW DAYS! DRAPERY Given Away . At Any Price. 276, QUEEN STREET, CORNEE OF WAKEFIELD STREET. SEASONS 18S7-ISSB. '^^Sfj^p SEASONS 18SM88S- ( THE BON MARC HE QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. .A.. LZESTTIETTIR & CO MILLINERS & COSTUMIERS, showing £ Milliner rT ca and urjlm^c. CorJC&es,SSL, Lacea, in great variety, Fancy Sets, Flowers. Feathers, etc., etc. THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT ■ FOR BfETT CASH ©N£.Y! «« arwr A SPECIALTY -Fit, style, and finish of every press made at THE 801 MAKoS 3SS 6d o^lfifcqual^y P-curablo in the Colony. Mo,rnin g and eountr; ordersreceiveprompt.attention, pOgT FRBE>



If you should happen to meet a well dressed gentleman, you may depend upon it he patronises Woollams, the tailor, at Sydenham House, Grey-sbreet.—[Apvt.] We notice that Messrs Hallenstein Bros, and Co., the New Zealand Clothing Fao tory, 158 and 160, Queen-streefc, are as usual early to the front in displaying the new goods for the coming Sftftson. Every de partment has been extensively replenished with the most fashionable and useful styles in boys', youths', • and men's clothing and outfitting. Boys' school suits are specially selected to meet tho times, being cheap and durable. We recommend an early visit.— [Advt.] The Greatest Blessing* — A simple, pure, harmless remedy, that cures every time, anci prevents disease by keeping the, blood pure, the stomach regular, kidneys and 1-yoi active, iB tho greatest bles-ing ever confwied upon man. Hop Bitters is that remedy, and the American Co., the genuine i™nu/acturrers,are being blessed by thosuands Wh6 have been cured by it. Try it. See



Public Notices. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS.. GEEAT SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT ,♦ T. EVANS', KARANGAHAPE EOAD, :n-:e3*wto:nv Who, for tlie purpose of making room for Spring and Summer Goods, is clearing the whole of his large stock of Winter Goods at considerable reduction in price. The stock includes a splendid assortment of Boys' and Girls' School Boots (high and low legs) and without doubt the best in the trade. • ; Also Ladies' KidLeglets made on the premises at 9s 6d per pair Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes Of all kinds and variety equally cheap. ALL GOODS MARKED PLAIN @R TICKETED} SALE TO CONTINUE FOIMINE DAYS ifLY. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS THE PEOPLE'S BOOTMAKER KARANG AHAPB EOAD, NEWTON.



fflprag^ 4pl HARLES Cj MIT H, Purebttßefs are cai «§£ji||»§& \j |k3 Moned against an infe <^~ !S r~Jmjms MANUFACTURER OF BASSINETTES, ™.we£ fhJL^ 11 >^^^^P PERAMBULATORS, INVALID *?*h ed on thornarke X'Msj&JwSESr&ml c a t?t?t a ova urn wim woou nave. 11 i#Sif „ ~.■ °ARRIAGES. &O. best in tho world „ }sMyW&wa Perambulators of any make ropairod of taken in the Patent Bicyoi h^m^^^h, exohange. Price list post f red. Wheels, with Self-o 7 fc/PiSiii AUCKLAND PERAMBULATOR FACTORY, onl^&rom* °* ' Xiij^VZ!i!r VICXOKTA-STRBET WEST <Near Freeman's Bay.) d SMITH.



Gaelics' & Cranwell JUST OPENED 533 PAIRS LACE CURTAILS ' iPftiCES—3a 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d,'ss, 59 6d, 6s 3d", 7s9dVoe6d,lOi9d, i&i 6d,"i&s 's& up to 60s. ■VERY CHEAP. THIS PATTERN, 50 PAIRS AT 8s 11d. BfWiMmßv Cn^B^Vw ■ !>jKc^nr-. k[^Am>.'Hj SjJ fe JGei^sQf wmWikmsW^Bftt^-*^-^"^ JwMfflSfcjT!iMßßß^Syfl * Houses Furnished Throughout CAEPETS, FLOOB CLOTHS, MATHI|||, IRON BfiDSTEADS & BEDDING*^ p Cheap and Good Furniture for. every Eoom in the House/ .G-AELICK & CEANWELL QUEEN STREET. CHEAP DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS S IURAKGAHAPE ROAD, C° Ei Rl! T ul