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TABLE TALK.sessions continued. ...'."'.:, ~. .Intense interest.is being manifested'inthe Dnke-ease-in,'England.; . *!* , -'. Confidence is now; reviving among the

small depositors.in'tEe,United.;'States.Robert, .Duke of JP&rma,,.lias. died ;ialiCôn4ieaying;eight»miUioiissterling., ;Grey.Lyjin, Parhell, ifewmarket,; andQhehunga- Borough.Councils met. last

evening."-'■'..>■ • '■■ •:.".■.: •:••'• '■ J-: - ./The grave-of ThomasVßniee in. the.Highgate .(North licrodon) cemetery isclosely gtiarded. ' ~':~- -"' '~~ • i •'• ; -■ ;>■■~ The , Sjsdney electric'•" lighting servicecan, only " inaintaineti'for a': week papresent coal supplies. ■'. .:..■.' ,■-'■'■',----; Sir greatest ofthe" explorers"participating-in. -theseaich,:fof-Frahklin, is dead: '';:' - '• ' -• -V• '"Home, Sweet Home"/was producedby $fr.- Allan!Hamiltoli's; -Gpinpan^r: to a>large,andiencelast night.'■' '. '■"■'• £, '':■■'-''<:.( Eight rulers, rinrfuiding' jttieKing > and- Queen, ;at•Windsor Oastle' on Sunday. ■■;---------■ Theif death -yesterday of' De,-Mqncirre Daniel Coiwayy ttie 'American

the age of:7s'years'.' ■''•'•■/•Imperial expansion, said- Lord JEhier,in a speech-yesterday, isrcDmpleted. !Che

day-forCfcbnsoâ*ibii:!his coinei ■!. The senri-official~-"North Gecmaii Ga-«j :;dêribesC';tbje' Kaiser's visit '■■is *highly. mo'mentojis; political.' event< ■"■'•

";■_ The British -Erime Minister--^Sir Senryj,CampT>ffl7Baa£n£rma.ii} .has ~ returned toLondon, and isjprogressing,;satrafactorllywThomas John:-Kenealiy,"iged 40;:-.a

farmer, residing at Qtakeho,i whilst-milk-ing, -was .killed...through being,,kicked. oathe head-by-a. cow.i ,■; .->.,.- ,'..-.■"'.['!■''■■■■''v •Parnell Councilloifs .lastLin jsome sharp.criticism.of; ;the apathy,shown* by. the ratepayers in. tlje imatter;of 'the, proposed_ library and swimminir*baths.- 'A;.-. ,'"The liberals..first.duty, said.Mr. As-qtrith,: .was:; to •,combine the estimableadvantages of the free trade with,the steady,"cpritinabus progress-ofreform. ;- .',.-. ' ■'■' ■■.."■■"■ "_: '• ...

jA'.protest lodged'againstTiEied Mar-riott, winner,of iietHJiai*rangi- Sports, on the ground' that hislist of performances' was" not' complete,was dismissed•by* the-stewards.,-•', "Mr.'Basley: (Mayor 'of:ParnelT)'-Btatedat..-the.Council .meeting hist eveningthat "they hid no", "further need- to coix-

Board ■Bili,>as\ he: hadreceived private: inf6nnitioir'ihat'lit wasto'be"dropped! . - - ;':. The' jury, in-a test casei arising" out-ofinsurance-claims in'connection with "theJamaica earthquake,- returned: a;-.veidictfor the ;policy-hdlders/ inasnrach- as* i'thefire: which: destroyed Ijower- : Kingston,preceded the earthquake.. , „■ •»'" . :■:.A:stoker of.' the 'armoured-cruiser Minotaur 014^600'tons), lying-in.Plymouth. Sound, proreedWd'with a nakedlight utto'dn'e bunker, ;instead*of another, .qji_ explosion "of coal gas' foliowing! Seven,meni.were;'seriously injured. , ' ':..;'.iy"lt njay

( interest., some Councillors teknow,"" said' Slrl* Holdsw'orth, at themeeting of the Grey-Lyen"'Conncil lastnight, -*fthat both ,'Arohr Hill' and fGrey '-from '■the' train:Vcar3;"*aTid "be;.:r'eplacedliwitii' the word •"Richmond.5 " "It's Eichmond here, and '-Sichmond there, and'Uichihond every-« jwhefer,r was' Mr. G; J; Gsjrlaaid'B;! com*,ment.^....... • .' !..-...-." '-. - ..,- - ■ ■•;

1 --T^, ttkion steak ship cchI f—-—> ;U PANT OF NEW /i -ij.'-- • ZEALAND ■ OJMCEBD). /1 #j A1 «■"'*' TIME TABLE. /•;i - >»«««::"ii,Ssf™™°" /:

-j, ' - Friday, 22nd NoV-, 5 pJis?«v'caiio"iecette<l -aiter 3 p.m. ,:??PtlFridar,22hd Nov., 5 p.ir

received after 3 p-m.m,rteuLi&OA,' . POET ; A.WANTO

BAT, TOKOSt baY,: waipabe, gisborneKtfEEWHABF. . :afflUL—Wainesday, 20tli .Not., 5 pJD

cars'o' received after 4 p.m.FOH SIDNKZ. . \• ftfiii-v-'-SonOay, 25th;Not:, 5.30 p.m

S*a™ reedTed alongside after 3. .pja- -"ttSTSUi. SUVA, AKi>:LB>TIKA. .BmnOp.-;Wednesday, 27tt -4 pjn

Ijißsstiins at Snra with. ILM.S. Moani. iot Vancouver. ;,'Sβ ctKO tecei-red after 12 cooa-;n EEIESDt.T IHASDS, .&AMOA.

; jia,-. AND SYDKEY. : - : "Haaitai, •Vavca, Apia, nevata.. ': SoTa.)-

Stna........Tnesday, 10th. "DejL, 10 a.mSo isrjo"received on""saiUng" day."

(No "carso for .Fiji.), ifuj...:^.:.!.'....;.."...F0cr_~weeks lateftß SiIIOTOSGA, RAIAXBA, AND

TAHITI.jmjoiiii....!rnesday, 26th Nov., 5 pjnSocbso received .after 2 p.m. sharp." CffiOM TÊLLINGTON.

IFOESTDNET- 'jtai»jL_..:.-i...-Friday, 22nd NoFemheMSiHEEBODENE, ViA SOUTHEKN

POETS -AND TdOBAKT.'"28th " Novemba

,-..,..CpIJSDS./j\BinS£.'li WAIKABB li«»es Dnnedin tn

RS COAST SOUNDS, oa or about 4SU'junusC'.isos.* £

■jjjieti ivallable for Btop-orer or re-ten by' Hnddart, Parier, and Cβ. Pro-pßrr Stainers. . -Ct"so mast be booked ana alongside to-loc lafea othernise stated) not less thaiJTO"HOURS.before advertised time oc

:|»mif- ■■■..■,-• ~. ■ .;: , • ■--.-. ..- • •.' ATJCKLAKD BRANCH:; pu.yrosTON BUILDINGS. .k MS'JEQIODTH AND: LOKDbN, VLSFEHiSaUJi, COLOMBO (transhtentne'6rill'laaan Ports), SUEZ. lIAESEIL

1 T»o« From > Fnur Fr»mSaan its. Brdnej Jfaltoom* AdejAidi

fcm~--___ ej97 Kot SO Dec." S T>eo "5'teai-...;.-K»0 Beo W See 17 Bee U.Jtas—i... (as Dec a« Bee 31 Jan s

I tat— Bjl j«n~.ii Jan v Jimie.'",|Mlp£fn»..rtpii|iir; '" ,■;■

HSWt 2fEW;ZEAtiAiSX> -TO -LONDOS:IUOON SinsJe Li4- c/ to i3B- ae-: to,.as:.W.to £132. Eefarm TicEteioodWißyearJt',. ■ .EBD-CLASS: £18, £20, £22. . .: -hsaps, AncUaiid - Sydney, are iadnd-B a fires, aad passengers arrivins inr7^^^^§earSSer m 2

bi :̂/pes ■ ixsbr luce,

CTW DISECI STEAM SEEVICB; Between the• ,S UNIIED STAIES ORUffiKlCA AND ADSTEAL>ASIA7IffiSHiiSS CAEGO STEAMEBS :, Taiing Careo.fbrEBOUEHE, SZWtEY Atjckt xtmAM) OTAGO. *:"';

despatches wiU be-—

jl BICHABD.TODDf^î^f^denvNapier^LIMITED '

fepl^4 ■■=■■

ill": the most modemengineers,

(BS?oleVeêprtarea.to. carry wool

CO; '-Agents. AncUand.fe 'FjBOOKING TOSIC, SEND OS CALL FOB

-JPggg'.-RAILING ' T IST "•Fares,.ana

ife FOB ALL LINES:

{^.CHOICE.OP; LINES. ;• 'SSSf3 of' Cabto by

Qfe ' :

¥■»"' ;" :

LIMITED.~"'.. TIME TABCH. '•.'"

Vw»nth PROPOSED SAILINGS,IWeataer and other circuuisuacea,_ " . permming.).' r_acenmer. ■ : Date •o£ Sailing-.ni» ,~ tfOK EUSSELI/wv2"^V;o^;--BVery Monday, at 7 p.iiOJt RUSSELL. WHANGAKOA. AND

Uaasman... .Every Wednesday, at 5 p.i

■ •■ FOE HOiCIANUA. AND PAKENGA.Aaponri......Tuesday," 3rd Dec., 7.30 ajI'OU HOUilOliA, vv'ATHA X* Ai< A tTip

■ • AWANBI.VIA. WHANGABOA, AIOKMANGONTJI.Apanui .Every Monday at 5 p.i~ 'i.. TfOBT TAORAN'GA- '" "Ngataawa...-.... .Friday, 22nd" Nov., 5 p.if£?wa- •• • • -Monday, 25th Not., .5 p.iT*OB CANAAN LANDING, TEPUKfi.Every Monday and "Friday, -- '■:'tFOR MATATA. .Every Friday. - V._. - : -+FOR MERCURY BAY.Chelmsford .Every Monday,- ■at 7 p.iChelmsford—.Friday,- 22nd Nov.,-5 p.i__ .. . .-J-FOH KUAOXUNU- -~Chelmsford..... J3very Monday,, at 7 p.iiifOii WIiiiVGAMAiANgatiawa......Thursday, 28th Nov., 7 pj;_{ fFOR XAJRUA.Cnelmsford Friday, 22nd Not, 7 p.itifOlt WHANANAKI.TUTUKAItA.■ . " ■ WHANGAEURU.' etc.Paeroa..;.J.Wednesday, 20th Nov.,: 1; p.tvFOE GREAT BABEIEB,' TEYPHENiPOET FITZEOY, AND BLIND BAY.Ngatiawa. .Wednesday, 20th" Nov., 10 pjiVOii PAISTJA BAY.'

Wednesday" and Friday. .. .. Passemgers for Whangarel Heads,.".Wednesday and Friday. .. :Cai'go Monday only.

" fTOB HANGAPAI.Monday and Wedrieisday.. _ TO ffHiSGAIiELNgapnhi..Wednesday,-■ 20th.-Nov., 9-30 p.n

Ngapuhi....Friday, 22nd Nov:, ■ 10.30 p.nNgapuni.v. .-Monday, -25th Nov., p"jj

■•— FKOM WHASGAEEI.NgapnliiV ..;-.. .Sat, 16th- Nov. Tγ. 1- pjiNsapnhi-.Tnesday, 39th Nq\. Tr. 9 Jtn'NgapnW. 21st "Nov.' Tt... 9 a.n-FOR WHANGAEEI (TOWN. WHARF).Cnelmsford.;..Tuesday,- 19UrNor.; 5 p.nKanieri Thursday, _21st' - 5, _p.n

FOE OPOTIKI-ASU OUIWA, ' •'*WaiotaliUWednesday, 27th, Nov., 9 a-n-'-'■--- ; ■ v*Cargdr previous day.- ■: FOR TOA-KATANE. ■Mangapapa: .«-Thnrsday, 21st Nov., 4 p^n

JOE POKl: CHARLES.Chelmsfard..... -Monday, 2nd Decl,-7 Tftn';•-- fFOR WESKOAPOUAi ■'. . .Chetjisford....Monday, 23th"Nov., 7 j).nWOU OXHAMES, HIKUTAIA,- ANl> KIVEI

DISTRICTS. .:- . LEAVE AUCKLAND."Watafere..:..':Wednesdays20thr 1.45 p:nWaiatere....... Thursday, 21st Nov., 3 p.nWaliatere..-......i.Fridajr,- 22nd, 3.30 p.nWatatere. ...Saturday, 23M," 3.45 p.n

■LEAVE 'THAMES. ::Wakatcre............ .Tuesday,.. 19th, 6 pjiWaiatere. ...... 21st,'7 a.nWakatere..".'.Friday, 22nd Nov.. 7.30 ajiWakatere.....:.-....Saturday; 23rd, i5 a-n

Hound Trip "tickets,' coaitiining Rallwaand .Steamer .Fares to and. from .TilamcaTe Aroha, Rotorua, and 'Hangiuki, are issued a*-Company's Office. -~ . ~ .; j-FQE.paesoa; kopu, turua,and

■■■■ '■■:, TEABOHA. '-- ,

'" ' LEAVE AUCKLAND.'(Landing Passengers for at Kopn,Waimarie.........Tuesday;?19Qi,. :10:30 p.nTanlwia......'. ."Wednesday, '.20tli, /IT, "piWaimarie.-Thursday,' 21st Nov., v11.30Taniwha... ......■'. -..Friday, 22nd, midnighWaimarie. -:... Sunday; '24th,, 2.30 p.aTanlwia..-.; •...-\ .•.. .Monday; 25th, 3.30 p.n

LEAVE PAEEOA. -(Calling.■at-Kopn:twtJtana-a-lialfhonr»later.Tantwiai-....^..:. .Tuesday,. 19fh, 6-pjaWaimarie ..Wednesday, 20th, 6.30-p.nTaniwha..-....Thursday, 21st Nov.; 7 p~i■Waimarie'.............. Friday, 22nd,f 8 -pjmTaniwha. \.';Satiirdaiy, 23rd, 8.30 p.mWaimarie.-:... .^..Monday, ■-■■. 2sth, J.6;. p.io-. .: ■ . Itat COKOJiANDEL. ■'

■---: • ," ■&EAy&...£X!CKJ^'Nli.''":-,:'.~ 'EotbmahanaV. 2j.30 prm"RotoTnahana....:;.....JFriaay, 22nd, .% p.rc'---'. •-■ LEAVE' COROMANDEL;" '.Wednesday,' 20th, "6.30 a.mRotomahana..........Thursday,'2lst,' 7 a.m•Botbmahaaa.-....;Saturday, 23rd, 8' "a-ro

*Calis -at -Waiheke, -Ruthe's, Island, amPakatoa Island. . -...:■. .. ;-• ■ -...:;. JFalcon:to tender.. ~ . . ■:, FOB -CABBAGE -BAY. -FALCON leaves from CoromandeL 'Inquire at Office for date ofsailing

~??. . ■■FEOM.OSEEUKGA.S.S. WEKA AND ELSIE " -.

fFOR AWHITU, P01,1.0K, TE TOEA,*, WAIPXEI..AND W-AIDKIT.Lesi-ve- Onehucga; ..■ .; Leave WalatalWed., 20th, 6 a.m. Wed., 20th, 10.20 a.mThurs., 21st, 7.a-m. 21st, 11' a.mFrL, 22rf1,. 7.30 a.m. Fri., 22nd, IL3O a.mSat, 23rd, -8- ,a.m. Sat, 02J5 • p.mHon., 25th, 9.30 a-m. Mon., 25th, 1.45 p.mTnes., 26th, 10.30 a.m. Toes., 26th, 2.30 pmWed.,. 27th, IX a.m.. Wed., 27th, 303 p.m.

~28th,. noon Thurs.,. -28th, .-4 -pjnFrL, 23th, 1.30 p.m. ,Sat, 30th, 2.30 p.m. Sat, 30th, 6 -a-rn

-j •. Mon.. 2nd 7.15 a.raFOR OPXINAKE "AND WANGANtW.Mnrltai..Mon.,-25th Nov., 1 p.m: Tr. -1? 1(

FOE RAGLAN AND KAWHIA.Waitangi. Nov., 2 p.m. Tr. 12.X'.: .WATTAR A ASD IiCAWHIA;Waitangi.. ..Monday, 25th Nov., 9 a.mCargo received at' Rail-way on Saturday vi• to 11 a_Hi.

".. No Cargo.forKawhia.FOR NEW PLXMOPTH.Earawa..Tnes., 19th Nov., 5 p.m. Tr 4'lBarawa..Sun., 24th. Nov.. 3 p.m. Tr. 2.3C

No.Steamier TiinTsday,.ilet NovemberliNlB. !f-''No cargo will be received aftezhalf-past four p-m.* "or. after xioon on Hatnrdays,- or ■wttWn 'ONE HOUR of Advet-tised Time of any Steamer's Departure.'

Cargo to ports marked -j- must be pre-pdi ... iConmaj's Offices: QtIAX-ST.■

t ' -L-i, . rrißS SETTLEBS'J- . STEAMSHIP CO.,. ',' "» T.TACTTT^n?OR OREWA."— Informatloa at Office.JOB WAIWEJBA, MAHUBANGI HEADS,AND WAEKWORTH.

S-S: KAPANTII.Jeaves" Andtlacd:■ ~- Leaves' WarkworUi:i?ed., 20th, 2 p.m. Thurs.,- 21st, 7.30 a.m.rrL, 22nd, 7JLS- a.m. -Fri.;-. 22nd, 7 p.m.3at,; 23rd, 1-SOpjn. Mon., 25t1», 10 a.m.; S£.- KJcVfJcV."' ■-■■ -• •rOK KAWAU ISLAND ;•— Information■atOffice. > . :FOE. LITTTi'K. OMAHA, MANGAWAI,

.:■:- . ANDPAKIRL. -jesctes .'Auckland: .• Leaves Mangawal-.rri.,. 22nd, 1 p.m. Sat,. 23rd, ■ 8.30 ajn.FOliLia'Tl-titAND BIG OAUHA AJiB

■ :,■ -:TAKATU.- :"!.;,.:; ■:--:jeaves AuclUaad: Leaves Oinaha:

20th, 11 a.m. ~Thurs., 23st (T.W.), 7 a.m.— -Thurs., 21st (Leigh), 8;30~a-m:----&S. KOTTI'L

MATAKANA AND MULLETPOINT..leaves Auckland: • Leaves Matakana:

■■•- ■-■.-,■;■ Tnes., 19tii,' 5 p.m.'ri., :22nd,' noon ; • Sat,• -23rd, 7 a.m.'or Puhoi: . . -'• . ■ '- From Puhol:Ved.:- 20th,' noon ; Thnrs., '21st, 6- a.m..■; S.S. GAEL. 0R..-SS.&" OItEWA.FOE" WAII'O AND iIADNUATDIiOTO.weaves Auckland: " -• -Leaves Waipu:."aea., 19th, 10 p.m." Thurs., 21st, 6.30 a.m.?rL, 22nd,. midnight ilon., 25th;'8.30 arm.'

S.S. OBEWA OR S.S. IiIOTITi.FOli BROWN'S BAY, AKKLE'S BAI, ', AND .WADE. . *::

.eaves Auckland: • Leaves Wade:'rL, .22nd;.5 p.m. , ; "Sat, :23rd, 8 a.m.lat, 23rd,: 5 p.m. Mon'., 25th, 10 a.m.

Weather and other circumstances permlt-Ing. ■ . - , . ' . -'No cargo will be received after half-ast four p.m., or within half an hour ofdvertised time of steamer's departure, oriter than Noon •on Saturdays.. AUCKLAND TO.

t --_2 - \'CnELI'IN.pTON-l^^SS'- NEW OVERLAND EOUTE,JXffSl VIA CENTRAL KAIL-.■sattaA way and wanganui"<;•••■- :•.--. EIVEE; .. .-■... :;■ ."(....[ONS. '&PEIDS. — SaU AuckJaiid to Tan-'

■ ■ .'■' ■•■■■■ ■•... . marunui. -TTES '& SATS. ■—' Steamer to PipirlkL" ■?EDS. & MONS. — Pipiriki to Wangannl

-;.*_■*" -'- " -and. rail 'on '"to-. •■ ■--■-' Wellington. 'RAIL AND RTVER, FARE. - ; •- (Avoiding .-Sea -Journey). .. -•": AUCKLAND ■TO WELLINGTON/ "£315/. . . .Apply"Ai: HATEICK& COi er to THOS.OOK ANl> gONt Beokta- i Agewte, »»»»■•*.•' ' •■"- ■ 'S-. -: ' '/■:„

•gUDIkABI.:.„ pABKBB, TIBFAVODKITH .PASSEIIGEB BEBVIC]Circumstances- terinitang, SteaineM' .wl, - .;■ ,_. Sail as under: 'FBOM-. ADGKLANdI '- '—-.-.■•:■■-'■ FOB SYDXEY.vic^?IJL--ôa ilay l;KoT- »■!*»�vi^rOßlA....Monday,l J>ec.j 2 | 5.30 p.

NAPIEB. WELLI»TON, LYTTELTOX, AND DUNEDIJ4EALANDIA....Tuesday J Dec 3| 2 p.

FBOM WELLINGTON. ', . . ...- FOB SYDNEY; " " 'VVIAEMEBA ........ Friday | DecemDerFOB JtBLBOUKNE, VIA SOUTH AMiS.' HOBABT.

WIMMEKA .......... Thursday"TNOT~

£, aXon "Sß'»e not less th;before sailing time.'■AU- Tlcketsr. for ..;StojM».ver or . BetumroiaUy-exehaogeable with 7 the, Uni

L. D. NATHAN-AKDCO, LTD,;/■-■'■ ''c.-h~: '- ', -"■'.■ ■•• ...--.^!:'-; .-. Agents.

DE° AND TENERIFFB.

BOOMY CABINS AND SPACIOUSDECT, "AITJTiGS idrenmstancea permitting):Steamer. Tom Comjn»nder Port o)

-■■' "t- ... ' ÜbooU Departs!

JffiSficrHSt-.55558,.. Jsr-^SSS!»««>.-.. 10M- Morton jSm ■ _-

tSfX?"?"-?,*,1'.1*"1* FobST yeOiaebX****** UK Holmes . £?ch -.. . ■ ■':■■■..:'; .TTwia. screw. : •" . "in^°2?d.-"**»-WprM Tickets: First - dasrailway fare ■ across AmericaContinent,.igwied at Special Bate*.

Special faculties giv«n to residents In tltftry wt,>^s.r ont Mends from Hoeeither hyjppejayment of passage money 1New Zenfjjgjl or--• by goarantees. • ---. B gJPrtNG-PISHING APPABATUS-ri o?t 225*5™ n2w belaS flttee- 11 tl,18' wbicll l8■aW3t effectire !eitingnlepegr nre, and cannot noeeJbly dan

with ,whli^lV.comi-li j>. NATHAN A CO., LTD

:->•*. S.:.PAIEBK)N & CO., '7■ Ageata.

*75-s>: T3** ': ZEAIdLN-1- SHD?PING: COMPANY,LINE OF MAIL STKAMEBJ

.: i .. :- FOB LONDON, : .VIA MONXp .VIDEO, TEMEBIFFB AN: ' PLYMOUTH.

.'.:.': Tons Probable ' To Sail■;•• -Sfaaoner- - -mg. ■ -Rnal -fact- ; about

'••op**a: v.^.;... 72su .'..■■_.. : ■ _'U.'SÂIS?0'"" weo "TelUegton : Deo--»TOBAKINA.... . aaio : -Lyttdton Deo U

WAJIAHUIT... 18M . _» _"

*iAJKODKA ... mt» — ' ■_'If- nn nH■ 1.1■■i ._ . • m9U ' - •— - ■■' _>

?SO7- — . _MM

_ ■.*"*_ r.£.IS&aimrA..;'':-8-216- _. . - .• -.'ÛCBJAKI^.v-J7»--:.—--.-w__,•-"-■ gg;-." ■.

■"..■ ""*.; .".r.ji-.'TTwln.-Bcrew..,; '.--, ~: . -■' -v" ■NOTE; — -TherpAPANUI, eaiUng 18tFebrnary; 'RUAPEHU,■ 12th March; anBIMUTAKA, 9th-i April,. wiU call "at Blde. Janeiro as well as Monte Video on toHomeward •: Warratits for Passages from ' the UniteKingdom can be obtained at this end bpre-payinent or guarantee,of passage mine]

Passengers forwarded to Port of Deeuituw ,FREE.' • : - : . ;-'. ■:Specially fitted with qayton's Pateat :'-' FiBE EXTINGUISHEBS.

Foil particniars of FABES a>ifUKIGHIS,'on application. ;; 5™T

, CHAS. .V. HOUSHTON, :- ■ .! ', " Local Manager.

jQIBECT ■ : . {g*2* 7p|BANCISC<•".:-"* ""' .OEBVICE. \

BEGULaB MONTHLY SAILINGB. 'A... : 'BY STEAMBESOF .■ " ."j' )1O SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLB.' LOW BATES 08, FREIGHT.: : To all points In ■

UNITED STATES AND CANADA,

DUE FBOM SAN FRANCISCO ABOUT. DECEMBE.R Ist-i. .3. C. SPEDDING.c ' I';'■■",1';'■■", ' Cuitoms-8t

*!ffIGBSHU- >fOBD-DEUTSCHEE LLOYDMPEBIAL MAIL STEAMEBS FROiiSYDNEY AND MELBOURNETO SOUTHAMPTON.. ANTWERP AND~ BREMEN. VIA ADELAIDE FBE-MANTLE, SUEZ, NAPLES,-. . ■~■ ■ :,; AND . GEHOA. . ■# 'i- -.-•-• ■;.. ,--:-, C-α'-'- t: :'...ftQm, ,-.-Franj..i, Steamer.- Tons. Sydney. Melb'ne.!EEMEN«" „ 12,000 Nov. 30 Dec 2>EYDLITZ*r..... . 8,000 Dec 28 Uec. 31iCKARNHORST*-. ■ 8,200 Jan. S Ju *IBOSSER- •>.;.:. -~-■■,., >~.:"■,■

KURFUBST 13.200 Feb. 22 Feb. 25• - - *Twin. screw. Bteaniers. .'ABES "FBOM" NEW, ZEALAND PORlkTO ;LONDON. .First, Single, from £77 to: £88; Second,ingle,;, from.-'£47 &/■ io" £50 12/: ■ Third,ingle, :fioni.£16; to .£lB, . ... - -

TO.".CHINA-I AND JAPAN.•Regular -Four-weekly'--Service .of Twin-crew -SteameriSvfrom v.Sydney, via -NewGuinea to. Manila, Hongkong,-and Yoko-ama, connecting at Hongkong with'N.D.L.'ortnightly""Express; Mail --Service.; to • ilu-jpe."-.- :'.''i'-'i'.'•'■•.-■ •'•- •■ ' '■"■ \" -.'-■ '.'•' ,:. .- FABES FBOM .AUCKLAND.'To.Hongkong —Ist* £42 3/; 20a,/£3l3/.

.To London,,via.Hong Kcag — Ist,--£lO43/; 2nd. £70 8/. " ' ' - . - *V^" .'■' '■ '..";.■' ".;'-.- '.-'.. -~ From• Steamer/ ;'; J .' Sydney.

BINZ WAI4DEMAR --.. .■;..;'.-.-... Dec. 17Linen .washed on board-by expert Laun-resses.■ '; ■ • ';'"': ',' . -' ■-, ■.■"-' ■/•;."; .-:yandj.fulljpiirticnlars, ..apply

'- . LANd<JUTH & CO., Agents.-''' "" f!01^??*1:' Auckland.

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-...-■ - . S.S., DAPHNE.■■:-■■ ■•-.■/■.•• :-.•-.-;.OR WAIWEBA. MAHUBANGI ;HEADS.. - AND-WABKWORTH.- . :sdves ■Auckland:- '■■ '.Leaves tWarkworth:h"ors.>---21st, -3 p.m. .. Frl., -22nd,•^β."aim.aes.'y: 26th',* 7 a.m...,Tue5.,.- 26th, ■ lli3o -a:m.OB KAWAU, ■ MANGA\vAI, TAKATU,AND.PAKIBI, jVIA LIT!CE \OM AHA;eaves Auckland: . .Leis.vesi.Manj;awai:'les. iî9th,-.-10:-p'-:m. Wed.,-"2oth,■■ 7 p.m.>d. ■ 4 a.m. Thurs., 28th, 1 p.m..' Vaiweba and kawau. I,:EVERY SATURDAY, leaving ...Aucklandpm -arrlviug back in. Auckland -MON-iY -iiOBNING, about-8.50: o'clock,' '■' :Weather and other.circumstances permit-

Wharf: First TeeRJght.Head Side-9eê.j-,r ~-;' ;,:::, .:' \vT f^tj

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jQpMEANT,-"TiMITED.

jTfnBST jCJTEAMER FOB TONDONy ',- .■•'•'■ ■■■'■■ ■ • - --IVÂIWEBA.,,. ..,:•..,... I- TO SAIL FOB LONDON" i-.■".. '.--,-. ABOUT _•_ j

For. Freight,-apply, to ' , —"~ ~;L. p:NAiHAN A2q>ca;1i>td,' ■■•■Or ie ■■ ~..-■.-,•;•.•.:■. /-- ---•■-

---.A..& PATEBSON, AND COL, ,"" "........... ''.;.;..>,_ .. ■/Loading .Agents.'

: '■ ■ «rxia<-!iirT.Tâ-»^^^j||- .-.," ....... ' .JUST. ARRIVED, per Nlwaru,. Consignment of Macreme Twine; allcolours.—tihgkpspear and Co.. laiM. Arcade.ri\ua Kauri - Timber Company, "•' limited,-*-;are Caali Bayers of Heavy jrtiriri,Postsand Condemned jiteei>era..V 'V. :* ' 38HiGHJfiST PRiCB UIVEH for, Oent-'sLeft-OS ana Mlnttt Clothing. Lettersattended to.—Mrs v»ii, 5 doors aboveOpera, Hooee. ■ ;-". .-.; .'. : . ."_; ''."..-' ; '; ■■

make it, we. stuck It. -w*'">r< seU it, we make itwell,-we sell it well;you, ought to.bny-.it;—Tutt's,, Symonds-st. '>I_|UtJijKHOLDEBS, see that your Grocer•M-'supplies you with New Zealand DairyAssociation's Batter. . .. ~"■.. -:£?OT7 1ft/—NHW PIANOS, Iran frame,&.-AI XW,j: check action:—E; and F.Piano Agency, Ltd., 191, . 8. Coldi-ontt- Mnimg.r . . ...--. ~,._.. . ..-..- •_". .;.TTOSH, FISH, ■•". , Quality'•*--i Lowest Prices, at Sanford's Fish Mar-ket, . opposite . Custom House. BelaU

:'Phone «&■ "■ ■.■:--."•-'■' :v.;v-.:..:^:..:..:::;.• iTDST OPENING,- Newest Designs inw Waistcoat BpcbalMKk; cream, white.navy, sold, aud lawn.—Sh&keapear and Co.,H.M. .Arcade. . . - . :

AMB, Chemist, solo ajeat for Brush's~-Remedy fo.rrSfM»rVTira«.,. ~,;■, , ._

AUKENEZIK grcee instant reilef>' to'new:: and old; corns.—R. ;W. Packet,Chemist, Qoecn-at. . ■ j 'LQBIA TONIC, Uw wonderful oHcAcid Medicine. Cores •■ rheumatism.'Ask your chemist, or -write W. H. Grove,Custom-st. Free 'sample.-

TfATS EVER Is~ DKMAfitD—Tntfs.-Mr .Straws,. BoaSers," Panamas, FraniesFelts, Flex. Felts. Present variety greaterthiin> ever. See Window Display.—^Xntt'e,Syinonds-st. . . ; _'.. . t.

T IPP Agents, Engliah and.=M Foreign :. Piano v Agency, ..Ltd. ISL.Queeu-st., near Theatre. S. Coidlcuti,Manager. V ''" ' -■--.• ' • ■■ ■. ; .TfvsXEY OBGANS T.Etn THE WOBLD.'■~i Paslour,; Church," and ■ SchooL " £io up-

and F. Plmo Agency,; Lffl.ColOicntt, :.i^rT.,;T'.l. :;.....■piLEYEL PIANOS, Horisootal and "U5-J-Crleat—Boie Agents.'EngUea and ForeignPiano Agency,: litd. COidlcatt, Majuiger.'"WSTW :ZEALAHD :DAIBY ASSOCIA-TION'S, .LIMITED, BUTTEB VASdelivers Butter"in*City and Subocbs dolly. "TOST-ABBIVBD;VArtISttc-Km Pawenta,V,; jßihaedkerchleia,:Badtet«, Te* Coeye,pin, cnahions, etc— «ndCo.,'. HJf.''ATeade.:-.^^.-, t.'v,.'.'l l/."rU.;:.:'-■':■ ''"-..■'-t'fi/1ft MOOTHM ft* a New Iron1. "Piano Agency, Ltd., near H.M. Theatre..piBJCKa MASKED IN TtiAIN«FIGUBBiS.f-' .-I- —Engiish and Foreign Piano Agency,fcta. ■ Manager. -•; :j'A BSOU3TELX Cheipest vCwannery But-•£*■:.■- ter for the table all. the year round.4-New Zealand Dairy Association, Ltd.Tfs AND F. PIANO AGENCT, LTD., areSr •; . Showing the. Finest Stock of; Pianos,and; Organs In N.Z. Compare. Our '.Pri6e.Lists. •(CSANFOBD'B ,FIBH MABKKI,; oppositer-" Customhouse, for-Babbits, Flounders,and all varieties of Fresh and Smoked Fish,aYLowest Price's. 'Phone"668. ' ' '

jn a tbam cab —~SV■- It's Smith's, It's, good. For Artistic,Light-running JPram»-.and jGo-"carto,v-:try <-"."SnitUji. — REMOVED to Wakefleld-st. Onlyseven' doors from Qaeen-st- " : 'TOST, all-fear ol Wans, Partitions, or±J Ceilings cracking, wbea Plastered witaElastic; Plaster. :'— N.Z. PortlaedCement Co., 76, yictocia,.Arcade..; ~. ...

LOEIA TONIC, the King of Eheuma-. "tic Cures; drives oat rheumatism aadall one acid ailments. _..•■,-;.■_;: ;:. ■,X/tAUKENEZIB has ' cured thousands of>v Corns. Try it-r-B; W..P«rter, Cheetat,Oueen-«t. '. ..'....'' _. ';_ ',. i

7T(HE Brand New Zealand Dairy Aesbcia-■■*-: tlon,. Limited,'■■•' fe- guaranteed 'of 'theFinest, QnaUty-of. .TaMe Better. -■ -.',; ;."::'..•■ Tho-said, ; ■,-';T> ATN BO w m E A. .THE LADY- OF IHE HOUSE..

/"WTJK BOYS—We are currying bir raneesX* In Boys' Clothing,: Blouees, Knickers,etc.—Tntt's,' Symende^t.

iN? ■ ;^:-v.:;r '';:: 1, - ■■ -,c-:. .-.:■ vEi': The. Business: heretofore carried on 'atMercury Tairua, and Hikual, underthe;style of J. White-and Co., will in futurebe carried on under the style of J/Ja'ck-maii and Co. ■ ■ - ■ . ; : ■ ',-Dated 19th. October,.MOT.

" ■-■ "' ; ' •' ■ '■:■•■■■• ■ . J. WHITE/ •'■'" '■''" VW. PPLHAM. 21

W> '* • ".?hR-UB;L:ICA T.ION'S.

~ "THE-STOLEN VOYAGE,". ." ... ■'.■■.;.;By ETUEL..TURSIEB.:" :" 'Author of "Seven LltUe Australians."< Price 2/e, Posted 2/10. . J; ,All Ethel' Turner's: Books rkept' in' stock.' THE WOiipEB1 BOOK. '• . 'A- Picture. Annual 'for' .Boys'.'.ana' Girls.8 Coloured.Plates, 300 Tinted Pictures, 'Pages of Stories, Verses," etc., etc '■Price:- Picture vßoards, -3/6;-,-Cloth,•■■, -5/;; ' '.: add 9d" extra for-postage. - .'LATEST NOVELS. Paper 2/6. Cloth 3/6.The-Little Anarchist—A,. W. ilar'chmontThe Mystery of the Unicorn—Sir Wm.Magnay. " 'A Modern^triyßses—J.-W: Fonnan.; ' '■A Hazardous: Wooing—James Blyth.Ayesha—Rider Haggard; •.:■...';■•: •'The Lodestar—Mai Pemberton : ;

WINDSOB MAGAZINE, VVolumes 24 and 25. Pricee/,' postea.7/.

I LD M AN'- ■-' A N D ' fA,B E ;T,;. ~: .WHOLESALE AND-RETAIL • 'i STATIONEBS, AND■•-"'■■-. -'.NEWSAGENTS,' ,'.;-■. ■- 'cVICTOEIA ARCADE. ■ SHORTLAND-ST;.;}--. . '■.. AUCKLAND. :-'/ • 'y.-v..,

gPAWS"J^JTAroST;\^r^B"::imOBIJD."jQ,LIVE.B"_: TYPEWBITER C0.,"I--,"-,-"'2T,.Cie; Chambers,:;" ; •'■ rv::"' :■:•.'-. . " Auckland. ../■■ \"DEAB.SIES^—. .:.•'.. ..'. ; " ''■ . ■' •-. - ■"Typ.ingJfroinV.personalrand"experience^for'many years in many climes,"I:-have very great "pleasure iii testifying"tojthelgreat .excellence.of the• 'Oliver,' and'.'I- consider, the advent of T same to-the"Dominion.an event.In" its conxmerdal life,.. ■ ."Yours, etc., ■■■;-■ . ■ ''■' ;'?!"EDWIN.'GBACH. ":",,'. ■""Director Willoughby-Ward Comedy Co.;;-•;,_;:..:.:.. '""Hte-M«Jeet» - ■i '<NOv' IT ' tQftT,''," ■■■"■■" -. '■•' ;.-.:."■-;— - -rr.-'-- -, '■

. - •: •-' 1 "ESBSOKAXb -; -XtritiO W:H* See' kp., of ■ MeKbearne,=T>» ;, Snva;' say H,' Wednesday morifnW' inShorQand-st?:■■.Important.■■ •-■ -■■■■ ;, ; .-...-:! lsCJIBYL.-^Clairvoyanf'and Peychometrist.*KS ; No., 6 rSenern-st., Khyberv Pass-EdTHours:. 2; till.8 p.m.; Saturday,. 2 till 5frm> •.•'■■••■•■■■• ::-rr :.;.•.:--: : X 72jXfISS. McELWAIN (established 12 years)"Skin and Hair..Specialist, Removedfrom Victoria Arcade to 254; Queen-stnear Savings-:Balk;. Qualified- AssistantsPersonal, supervision. . Telephone; 254.. ;TiTEJiP IT .DARK.—Clarke's Hair Dye-»-V restores Youthful .Colour to Black orBrown - Hair. ' Post free, V6.-r-Clarke"Chemist, 116, Victoriit-st'..'-;' .' ■':■■' 'COJL.EMAN, Trance Medium 1-,V4■>-- Clairvoyant,- Psychometrtet" Underengagement to Auckland .Association -ofSpiritualists. Consultations Jdaily.—l29,"iiqbson-st , ... ...... :......,..„,.,,„...„......;...,. 12

'■TUpEET Mc at the Pike. Cheapest and-■"+ Best Amusement; in towji.—Dennes"Bros. -, ....■; ;' .■ . ././;;.,; _ig2 jWHi" hayc, Corns?, when a 1/. bottle of'i. / Waukenezie,'will cure, them?r-rR- W.Parker, Chemist, Queen-st/ . c .'.-; ■T>RETTY. AiR'X, FRINGES, in greea «id'J- 1 gold, etc.—Sliakespear and Co., H.M."Arcadev' '-..'' "" ;"/ ■".■'.'/ ■/'•■'-:■ '.-■";.-;•

,-• TC--.".-iPILIfI. CUKE. Certain, cure. • Bleeding,. Protruding,/ itching,or . Blind Piles;.: post- free V.^-Claxke.Chemist, 116, Victoria-st - :.-. - ; '"prAVE you"been-..t0 the.Pike?;, If not, go•AX ;,.at once.—Automatic' Amusement par-BrbsJ '■" * " 15X

CWRNS Cured for ever after vein" "Coci-/- *ata;"- or- Pink Corn'Cure, OL/—liamb:Chemist-' •■■-,■ ■■ ,- ■."; .;--;• .;■ -:- ■'.MOTHERS," ■ have; you; ever glren youtJchildren pur Chocolate,Worm Tablets?1/ per; .Chemljit. ;. ;

X.. HELEN BURNABY, Gynaecologist.Specialist Ladies', Children's com-'»la*ote,r —Mrs Butler's Music, Studio, East-■«fci> uear St- Benedict's, 11 to 4.--EVKS.."Consultation Free.' -■■'.'. - - ,J i?: "JVfiADAM ASHMAN, Clairvoyant, Trance-"*; Medium,.l9, Upper opnositelaundry. /. . ~'/../■. ,-.. .:..v: V.^^TogVfARRIAGES.r: BOLEMJiIiiED.—Rev. 3tfi-*»• Walker v canbe consulted daily,corner .Wellington and How sts., iuelm»d.-- ..-■. .... - y '^r;. ..,..: ' . =,•:■,-;.?• ■/AJ'jR HARE,' Karangahape-.rd.—Electric,P?*- Tapour Baths'; and Massage.I'Wrinkles,Pimples, and/ Superfluous..Hairs.Removed.No pain. ,Weak people.made strong. 28STAMMERING cured persondly or lector;Elocution - MetcaifeMutnal Lite Buildings, 58. Qneea-st *.XfHEUMATISM,. Gout, Sciatica,■:'Aw""bag6" "are"'positively""cored by Gloria-Tonic. Act your chemist.

-': • - -. who. said '/■■■■ ■ :■ •f, '*

TJAINBOW fjTBA? r

•■""■■.'■ THE LADY OF. THE HOUSE., . ;IF; YOU AEE A CRICKETER, BowlerTYachtsman, Golfer, Cyclist, or Tennis.Player, call on mc. M have something foryon all In Wearing Apparel.—Tutt'e, Toe-Sports'. Friend,.Symontis-st- -- ■-/ÂRION-"■ -gjACON,

'. •■• HA-IR PHYSICIAN AND' "COMPLEXION SPECIALIST, ■Electric. Vace and Scalp Massage. -.■ MedicalScalp. Treatment ■ Harrdreqsihg, -; Hairwockin all ite branches..', Superuuous Hair per-

manently removed, . .;Ingrown Nails Cured. Bunions and Cornssuccessfully—treated by an -experienced• Chiropodist... CONSULTATION FREE. ■"I .STKAND;ARCADE (Second Floor). .: V.

')" • - ' 'Phone;so23. '-.:.', ~ 'l*V*HßtaiO -CONQBBXtsJ RHEUMATISM.;

■Mtf r /ESPHRIENcfc--'1■ i/: •/ : ■-"■ -'"AuguSt/1. 1907. -N'T; eiperießced the pains of .Rheumatic*

or Rheumatic Gout, and for eight or tenweeks had to take to my bed. My sufferingswere very severe. heard aboutKheumo, I decided'to try it: I got relief,and was soon able to get about If anyonewouldoniy take 'Rheumo' as soon as theyfeel, any Rheumatic I'ains, /it would staveoff a long sickness. — HENRY GEORGEBRISTOW, Harbour Board Carpenter.Port' Atnrlrl, Napier?'

Rhenmo will quickly cure YOU. All scoresand chemists. 2/6 and 4/6. ' > ; '.

LOST AJTP rOUHD.LOST, £1, Victorian ;Postal > Note,' ilel-■boarne issue.—Rev?ard at Star Office.T OST, in Symonds-st or Karangahape-rdT-*-« Double Bar Gold Brooch, with sap-phire set In cross; reward.—Apply starOffice;. ': •■' ■;..' ; .-.:. 1- '/.-'■,'■ ;-; ■ 123T OST, in vicinity, of railway .station, on-*-* -Friday afternon, Silver-mounted Purse,containing- gold and ' silver:—Apply' StarOffice. ' - - . • ./.<:' 12T OST, Devonpprt and Pa-rnell, Id•" section, Gold Brooch,: set with ■ sap-phires and: pearls; reward.—Mr. Queree 'D.S.C. v /-■■" -':.' .-.- -■•-'-•■ ■.■■•■■. ... : •Sβ:

OST, Saturday, between Court's'- New-tony-'and Mt.V-Eden, Parcel of drapery.lieward. ■— Miss Rotherham, Grange-rd.,Mt. Eden; -, . . - . . 65j

TOST, between Shelly. Beach-rd. and;.-"■■W.akefieltf-stV-Gold.-Bar Brooch, sham-rock • centre and pearls; reward.'—LeQuesne,'Chemist,"Three.'Lamps. 15IJUSX,, -Saturday, between Bndean's Build-"Ings and Devohport Ferry, Lady'sGreen Purse, containing silver and' halfsovereign, 'etc.; etc 'Reward.—Apply Star,Office. --...'.: :.-'.:,-•. : i. ". / "/ . . 10TMPOUND.ED 'in the Remuera Public-1- Black Mare, blind in oneeye, 2 white bind, feet If not claimed andexpenses paid will 'be' sold on MONDAY,.December 2nd prox-,.at,12 o'clockH. NICHOLLS, Poundkeeper. 34OOUND, a Greenstone Brooch. ApplyEf Railway . Refresil'meilt 800m5... 63

BOARD AND RESIDENCE.BOARD and Eesiiieuoe for 2 or 3 friends

in private family.; 18/; Newton; near:reservior:—Address B. and X., 420, Star Of-flce. ■■:'■ > ■~ ' .;:.., ~';. ..' ;-;.. 177■ViTELBOSE, 29, Vinceht-£t—Vacancies for~?' Giejatlemeu. Superior/ Board. SingleRoom.-—Mrs; jtfontgoniery. ' . 138'DARNELL,;' Superior Board and Residence*?: ■. .in. private kom&;•bouse/oyerlookiug Dp--main; all home comforts, etc.—Apply StarOffice.—" ' ■:;■■■--■ -.-.-.. ... -115

for Boarders, -'private resl-" '.' dene'e, at "Lismore," 45, Upper Queenit: -'■'- '.■■'■:' '-" - -:--' "" -■ '■ ■:•"-■■ ■'..'.. 9VACANCIES, 2 Boarders, private- family,near Choral Hall;, good.cooking, h. and;;. baths; from 18/; soft washing.—Roslyh'House,. cor. i:Wynyard-st. \and..'Grafton-rd.

v. :. ■'-. ■■■ ■ ■■•/■■-, ; ./. .-./xu . ... ; 100"ntTANTEU, Boardvand Residence,, in, pri-»'».'■"vate family for Lady andDaughter-'■Ponsonby preferred.—M.B/ 407,; Star-Office-.. ' .. ■'. .; -■.--'.- '"' ■ ".-■■o2

ANTED by young man, Board and Rα-sldence inprivate family.-—Apply, stat-ing full particulars, M.,v425,: Evening StarOffice. '?;-, :■ " ■ •'/ ■ " " ■•■■; '- ■■ -34rS7ANTED,: Two Refined ■;Young Gentle-T * men as ;Paying Guests (friends sharing>ame • room) 15/■per -week' each).—Apply'Sta-rrOffice..:/ ■■; '■ •;'.• ,1.:.:' -• ■y ;. .93rS7LA;NTEDj Young .Gentleman as Board-» ' er ia private family; five minutes' walkrpm wharf,: Devqnport.—Address, :"Home ','Arthur's,:Strand.; iNt ■ .;■ - 4JITANTED, Board aud Residence'ln pri-'*. , vate' family, by Young Lady aud Gen-leman."(friends). "'Terine"moderate. —, Ad-ly G..and,8... 443, "Star,' Office. '} v;*. 66X7AN<rED.; .Respectable Toung Man as-' *''».. -Boarder, small-private,bqaraing-house ~ 81railamson's-avenue, 1,7/6,"soft washing in- -.-:lnded. Bath, piano. •—-; Apply "Star"; Of- Lce-'" ■;v-:-' .-■'•■' '-'.•"'■' ■'■'.■•■;'- '." ';- 121 _j^jOUNDI floating in the v harbour, off TL'■ Brown's Island,' last Sunday, a Cherry '•*Sticky silver EtirOuK; ■ ' ■'- ' ■■'.■" '■, "' ■ ■■-■• ■ ■- ■" : .Aj

!r¥7'ANTEI>, Pantry: City But;';"■'. .fet.'J .. "\"i: '//-',,;'. -.">" . ,';.'; ;*; ~ •;■../:-.27

WANTED,- a Yonng Lad.—New ZealandJ Ltd4Qnay-at. ■■- - --■.; 32

T7C7!ANa'ED, Engineer; ■wtlli river.'or third-TT' class, ticket—Apply Star: Office; /'' 55

jOC?ANTED, 2:, good Carpenters.—Apply-<■' ~--> oo.Job, Grey/Lynn.. ■.- .44■>riI7!ANTED, good' Porter—Apply YW. G.,!■"■; _Brewln;,---Mtfnnkaii,:Hoteit'. Onetainga.KTHiANTEa), ra Boy. for:Warehonse.—Applyi."■•».! G. H. .Baker-and.Co., Commerce-st. -56{ryjAMTBD; Second-hand' Gent's Bike.—•» »•. Apply; stating price; to CE.T:, Star

■• /•:;■ / ■;-'"■': / ■:.■•'''. ':.• -■ ■TT7ANXED, a ■■ take care of a_ lit-■v».. tie boy. — Apply Albert Coffee Pal-ace,: Victoriarstl ./: . ' vi.;'..:-.,:e4

a Boy. for., machine•; room.-f~i'"!' Apply A. Cleave and Cα, Ltd., Print-ers, Vulcari-lane. //'/ i . . ; '_ .. 8lytfiAS'J-'BD, a respectable Boy to assist on;",*■ a" baker's ■? "Jw Davis,Baker, Eden Terrace. - . * 35ra7;ANTED, at once, .4 Men. for •. Gmn»»..-Store./—.'.Apply; S. Winterbontne andCo.v Lower Albert-st. ',•TKTANTED, smart for fruit anil»v • • vegetable.'cart; Parnell district—Ap-

22; Star Office. / ;Plain and Finery Ironers, alsoT T i Young Girls; willing to. learn.-—NewZealand Laundry Co., Ltd. ~-.... ,•• ~38

jANTED, Boy for Messages, and to make■• himself useful in warehouse.—Heather,Roberton, and. Co., Cnstoms-st. "-/ : ■ 50

TA7]ANTED, a Girl, about 16, for light*-* v.i,duties;, no-.;.family'.—-Chamberlain-st,second house left.off.Blchmond-rd.;:-, -A- 54

ANTEID to Sell, 'Fruit-Confectionery;: Boeiness, close to- Queen-str; cheap toprompt buyer.-—Apply Star Office. ■■ 43rTTANTED,/a good ManTcook, also Kitchen»»■• .Man.—Apply Bella Vista, bppo.;; Go-vernment House, Waterloo' Quadrant / :44rajANTED, Smart Youth ifOT' Labellingv> BbtUee. — .Apply; James Wflkle, Ae-cated. Water Stanley-et TOtX?»ANTED, competent Woman, household-:..',.' 'duties;, small family;/ wages! 12/61—Mrs j. C; Froude, Cheltenham Terrace,Devonpprt'. ' .'..,';" ,41

ANTED to Lease, Allotment, .with 2-...,/stall stable, close to ;town, ..With or.

without dwelling;.good, rent .gis-en.—G-;.409,Star Office, ..■-."''-'''• '■ ' ::■■;-,.:■.. ■-■100;rrnANTED,: smart. Youth,,; with about 12»v i months' experience as Salesman.—Ap-!>ly Smith and Brown,. House Furnishers,Symonds-st. :ni7ANTEp,> Woman or Girl to .asstaC�v; ■ small! family, eight, miles' town, . 12/veeklr,;holidas,.:easy place, -j- G.L., 449,'Star"'"Office. .; ' , e»nntANTED, Tenders forcßuflding Wallsof•'.Stable and Coachonse, 40 ,x.:25 x ;9;----itone supplied.—Mickael C; Dignan Artiat,tfiv Vet's,Home, ; 6JLryANTED, Washing and Ironing to Aα,"•Some," by; respectable woman, wiai!large family; work called /for and -sentlome; Wellington-at. 43

WANTED to Rent, Devpuport or.Norih-_ .. "cote, small■ Furnished.House .or rooms,with .use of-kiteben; few weeks from Dec-amber; 23rd.—Address, "BJ.P." 406," StarOiDce. ..... ■ /./:./■,■.' ■ . ~/.■■'/'■'..-■ ..71rCTANTED, for a'clierit with about £1200,":» Vu! Property North of Auckland; Hoki-inga full particulars anddjvest prices, Longdlll ..and ' Co~i liahcti.gent, Talhape.;. . ./ "■'.'■'-■. V.- VV'', .■:..:CX7ANTED, Cook, Boardinghouse;/Honse-1:T \- maid-waitress, Synionds-st;-.> House-.Daid,'" country,' 18/, Syinonds-st; .:.Cook-aundress; Cook, gentleman's house; Gen-:rals, up to 20/; .Farm' Men, Waikato aud3psom; .■ also for "Bakery; L. Helps,:eepbr.<ikitchenmaid.—Mrs. Arthur,; Strand:

OOT 2.-*eiudbDßien;.also a Boy for Messages.—Jeffries end

3oe,'Aleiandra-et."'- :.-■-'-; ;.':.■,.'.. .!";DOOT. TRADE — Wanted, isereral ;Boye,;

good wages. ,—vjApply; Northern Boot:0., Ltd., • -' -:.' :■■•'*- "'-.. '-'- 07DjpTCHEßS.—Wanted,- First-class Small*-*"• Goods Man*and do round;" good, refcr-:nces.—Chllcott, Hamilton. ; 59OTORNISHEp •House,- immediately,.-5rot 6L rooms, close tram; gas stove and ieali-onfpreferred ; vgo6d tenant no children.—tauress House, 425, Star Office. -23rKONMONGER Qpen Engagement, -HomeV- and colonial experience; /town or coun-ry.—Reply: to Francis,'' ..;■■''y': JSSfVTILLINERY.—Smart Improver,:to MIIH-

nery wanted.er-Apply. The Bon Marche,46, Newton.; ~ .. :i .. ;; .• -U\ .; 40VpICHOLL'S REGISTRY wants .-NtrcseryL J ' Housemaid,"one child, 15/; Cook-Laun-Uress, 15/, familyVtwo; Generals, 12/, 17/6;loosemaids, ' 12A: 14/. — ,162, ! Symonds-stPhone ,2268. V, ,■ V j:VI... ,~y \ •:, -]■■','VCCTTLT ■ PtFBLI CATIONS;;;J , Books on .Psychical Research,; Mindleallng," Spiritualism, ;■rhonght Book Store, 420, * '3AINTERS — Wanted, First-class*Tredes-- men 'only. —'"Apply Royal Oak Hotel,inehunga. . ; ...-■: ■•..■.• ~-■■/'n O ! T A' I LO RE SS E SWANTED-MJOOD TEOUSEE HANDS. ; •• . , Highest Waees. :. .

tpply. to, W. IMRIE. CARJERTON.

RANTED TO ■ ' ■"■PURCHASE.HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. in any- quan-

Ity. Best price given.. , '"REX," Box 544, P.0.,;Auckland. '-m a not" ; c d,

' ASTRONG AND NEAT GIRL,/.gc IS to 2s; for a butter printing ■estab-shment in-town; good: wages for suitable-. ; : -- . RirL, .■ / , ..■;./ :■Pply. with testimonials, to '•'.-'

X.Y.Z., 445, STAR V 43

y;. '■ :a -. »-'•-",.; ;:t;v . ;h."; -,:;' n.XJ A I N B O W m E A... From your Grocer. :

yA-N; T E'-D .'• '- KNOW N.

PECIAL; LINE pF 3FT BEDSTEADS,WITH WIRE MATTRESS;.2S/6./ ; -.

'iQfWINBUBNE J3BOS, '■

JRNEK NEW NQRTH-RD. AND EDEN..■■'■ TEKBACE. 'O A.N T-E/D. . / _X- N 0 W.N—or- SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES of allnds; • also Stai€tiesj Bobbins, Belts, Oil,"/etc., you'-'wiU'-.'.find my prices right. 'LUNT ' NEEDLES- do bad work and

shorten the- life: of your machine.NEW 16-PAGE FASHION .PAPER!- post.;-.-, free,/with every, shilling's, worth. ;/. ■

V''','t iT> 211; QUEEN-ST.•, AUCKLAND.

,A N . T B "-/. D,Lovers of a Good Cup of Tea to try .;/-.■■ v-pAiNBOw rnEA?-. ■':•/.. "" 'CT AN T ED, .//. K,N 0;.W.N.. ; -: That.

iSSEiCT AND -CO.'S AUCTION MARTis situated in i.

CUSTOMS-STREET EAST;.NO.- 24.The Largest -and" Most Popular- Mart inc City. Regular sales;in Mart; Tnesdayad:Friday's. -Outdoor- Sales-by.Jarrange-int. ■ Turn your-' surplus good into cash-. sending along to us. • ■BERAL ADVANCES MADE-AGAINSTv r- ; ; GOODS. -■ ■ ..■/ ■ .■■-■.-.iIANOS, Horiwjntal'and Upright, Broad-/wood, Biuthner, ;:Erard, - PleyeL; Xlpp,veetaff, AlMaon. E. and F. ,p<frw»

■ :', . r;;:. /waapngiC ■'.'•,' '•'..i.i|X7>ANTED, a Boy :for machine loom.-■"' Apply'Manager, Star Office. /

.■CHjAItTED to Sell,a good Pair of Bowls.»*! cheap, Newton P.C-V '■ ;.. ■' -,- '- -'' ■■'-■.;/ '.■':■;■}■■:&

fInnjANTED, several, Boys for strawberr;i» »J picking—Apply yfm. Johnston, Nortlcote. =ijIXTANTED, a strong Youth for grocer-",,»»r delivery.—Apply, with reference, GFoster,. Grocer, Parnell.. -, ", ■■

ANTED, a Merxy-go-Round; must b<In- good order.l—Apply Brown, Parkeiana Co., HJJ. Arcade. " /lOe

TXTANTED "at. once, First-class Jobbinj» T Compositor.—Apply Worthihgton "an<Co., Printers, 41, Albert-st... , ' "S

WANTED, a Smart- Boy.—F.: Whyte. Chemist and Optician, 252, Queen-st(just below Savings Bank). .. iy.

iTOTTANTED to Sell, a-Snares in A.T.B•* "■■ Society, financial; ," £11 12/.—AddressTenth Group, 442, Star Office. ' ' •;:IiXJiANX'E.D. at once,v a first-class FaznI"»•* Hand, -wages-25/and found.—Apply .WTuit, Mission Farm, Mt. RdakiU. /•--;',

ANTED; Christian Bandsmen, must be.' out and out- -Apply Central Mission

Band Practice, Tuesday Evening.' ■■■ fitITO7ANTED, a good Kitebenman and Pan:'".' try/ GirL—Tremorit Luricheon and TesBooms, Queen-st, opp. TT.M. Arcade. •: i;

ANTED to Sell,' Fish. Business,, witifish and ctrip fittings; la splendid poei

tion; rare chance.—Apply Star Office.;: 2»ANTED, urgently, 2 Smart Boys; wages

10/.—Apply J. M. Moman, ClothingManufacturer, College Hill 9t

ANTED, some land person to Adopt;ihealthy Baby Girl,.-3 months ...old

small premium given.—Apply Star;Office, j (

ANTED to Bay,' Household Focnitazeand effects, any quantity or quality;

highest price given; spot cash—Cash, 715,Star Office: ' "■ -.'.".-v '■■: ':"',-' " '.■rXTANTED, some kind.Motherly Person tc»V Adopt/Strong Healthy Baby Girl; )2weeks, old; small premium. — Address•Star" Otttoe&i / ; %.. "■>■ / litV\7ANTED atr*DevJOuport near» » FuriußJi«d Bedroom, Slttinsroomy aridose of Kitchen for month;of January:—ply; "H.H.H.,,'.P.0;,; Abcklaad. 7CpSTANTED • to- Let, : Private , Boarding" '-."House, city, permanent boarders. For-liture, whole of part'at"Valuation. —-■Ney-lie.. Nercomb,, His Majesty's Arcade. -■ •;

ANTED by;, widow;;lady,: sunny FrontRoom with, fireplace; high up from the

BolI; vicinity , Bden Tertace orUpperv Sy:monds-st—Address. W.M., Newton P.0.;. 79CX7 A;N TED *T O v P;II•;."■ 8 or O-roome*] House, with all modernlonTenieDces"; not less than■iacre; section,md' volcanic soil.—State price and full par-aculars, J:, JJoi 302, G.P.q. <; -? .;~'\-ryANTED, by lady In cbnntry, . Toong• *- 1Girl about 10 years of.age, on boarding>vit system; with view to' adoption;" good*atae. — Apply: SchoHnm'a .'•' Bcardinghouse.Dpper Queen-st ,'> '■.--,-. ' .'. ./ : v" 19ryANTED,. immediate Bayer ' tor goodT ■: paying Business, 'city;.good cash turn.->ver; stocky horse, -.cart,..etc., £100.—Ing-lam's Agency, '■Ponaonby-rd., 'oppo.' Policestation, 6to 9 p.m.■■ ■ . ' ' '•■.■.' -,;25fTTANTED. Kheomatic orT» .old, to try Morrison's' Powders.: Coresrout pains ■wonderfully quick. From '."■. X.; '-W-UXTU,'-CJjeinfei-aaAiOptician, -. ':.J-ate 'little and ■ Co.), 252. Queen-etreet.rTTANTED to Sell; new Bouse, 6 rooms;y» . bathroom, pantry, scullery; has'"allsbnvenleticeE;: over 3 acres ;of good voicanic'md; itown of Onehunga; L.T. tltle;;wlHtake Jow /price,,£675. Terms'tif required.'Prirtlier.;particulars from "T.R.," OnehnngaP.0.: : -:'>; ;--7:.\-:y.:-:;-\.:::;.iaspra a _N ■ T-β r>,'i■'•"'i;FEEl>i!^.Fbß^LEl*rolai«Beß'?::::•'"■'■. ' ..-^^'■/:'^machine;if •■ :-; ■;. ' . Apply. "STAB" OFFIQE. \

••-..Vα..;.. N: .-.-.t,, - "c ._ V.ft.": . ' FOR COUNTRY STORE - -GROCER'S ASSISTANT, ■> Must have Good Knowledge 'Book- ..~' - keeping. ' - : ■■•'■■

LppJy, witi copies of testimoolals, to-" {-ITOBEKEEIPER, •. BOX 231,'■■'■ G.V.d..i ■'. .' '"' ,; " ■ J »•■? - °^>™7:A;N:T>ED ■/ .α-t r / ■■!© N;.C:-E.

■ SEVERAL--EXPERIENCED COAX-%%1 ';■ ■-; ;:^MINBES. ;;:;

-.-"■' ■;.; j~ "••■'•'■.■ ' -■■ '■'■'■':..'■'/ f

NORTHERN COAL CO., LTD.,.. Customs-3treetvEast.

ffli~ ■■■■■■*.■«■■•:■ N; ,-; .T. •-. .. Ey '. l>.FOR THE WAIKATO.

A SMART YOUNG TRAVELLER, :. .;."■;.:.:.too:can. sell.-

_; , v[

.pply In first instance, by letter only,with testimonials, to ; ■'. -;■■.WHEETOaCE, STEVENSON, AND CO., ;'■:.- '-■:. '■{.■''■■'.:■ ■■: .-TuTD.,■ ■-- '• '"'.■ ;

-DOMAIN FACTORY, PAKNELi;. I

ranted;_.•; .; :at; 'once^FIRST-CLASS • MECHANICA£ -'-' '' ' ASSISTANT. /_' ■ , j <

■■ ■'■■;■ ■'. '■; ' 'Apply.'; ■ '.■,.'.':' '■'.' F-•' iC- :" ODLTJM,.; '-''■..■.,** T

, Dentist r74

y( X* T E I,} ■ j£now M^■•' ■ t "II I "-'-■■ '■? f ' -•'■

.QUEEN-ST. (over Smeeton'e). . :BSODUTELYPAINUBSSEXTRACTIONS

3pen.ETerjr Evenins from 7 to-8 o'clock.

C- A/N/'T E./D .'. X; N':O'.W~n7T.. v \ ...SALE. / "SALE.'. : "GHEA,T; EXTEJSSION OFOver £4000 worth of Vataabie JEWEt-BRY,; WATCHES, CLOCKS, and PLATBis. to; be.-.Cleared .to :make room < forlildersi ;-.. '- .. , . v ...■. ... : . .??Now is your chance for,Birgalas.'.

.'.','..■•'■'■■-\ ■ H.- B. FISriBR,■•'.•_;■. Swiss/Expert, Karangahape-rd. fVJ-:.: . -'.: A -" -■■'. : ■■B.V'd.. • AU, Cooks to. Use 'HUDSpjf'S BALLOON BRAND

.",.'."; BAKIKG" POWDER.And Insore Success. " :.

rr-A;N:,T E D ! ' " KNOWN;

: .THRESH . jITEAT;:; \TARKET,:■V' "' • elliott-st: .~' -; . ;. .

rOUSEHOLDERS- /ARE ; NOTIFIED.

,■': .'' THRESH TITEAT .Is-AUCTIONED,;:in -Large and Small

■■'■ ■■-:•■' ...-'Quantities; ■';.>' :/:■■:'■.:.' /. .-To-Suit Purchasers,REGULARLY EVERY: TUESDAYI ~.;■ '-":; '•■..-; :■..■:• •/ it-:-. • ;

-10 A.M.SATUBDmY ;KACH; DAY. / :

".: v;-V'Wjaragp."'-'"L- • } ';'■;'.WANIEDi;,ai few: Good Quarrymen.—E.Pasc'oc," 'Khyber 'Pass Quarries. ' .47

■ 'SOSEANXiID,'a Flmaber.-—Apply D... and J.■' i"'! Miller, • WeUesley-st East, Anckland. 26S- iryAJVa'ED," Jji&t THelp for Kbtoraa, ;2 In• »»<'family.—ADply, by letter, Yeates,Cen-:-• tral-HoteL :; *.:".:>. :■:.■' ; •'.'■. i '.'?A--?- ■ ' ;129

' T^:ANTer>;! Girl or :Wonum for housewort,;. washing or cooMng.—Mrs Cairns,■ J2.VvPederal-et.>:, ; : ; '■■i.'-;̂ ■; ':: 53

WANTED,1a -good-Milliner :to join an-, -other in drapery;business.—Apply rSS,I Symonds-at. ,P.O. ..

JAjSTED, strong Xouth for miltround.—:' Apply Andrews,. George-st, Eocky:Nook;'-Mt.'.Rodclll. : •"•■ ;■"- ■:■■ -\:. . 2jiAT'ANXED," 2 llngine Fitters, permanent'•""'■;work'for'.g6od; men.—Glsborne Steep•Farmers' Frozen.Meat Co. <V-■■'*' -'■-•. :"tTTANTED,.'a-Jenlor Cl«:rkV V- Apply' at,*»J once, BeveU, Murray, and. Co.i Account-ants, Hobson Buildings, Auckland. . I;.'JVX7)AiffrSD,.;vSkirt--.and.-Bodice Hands at'•i*. once ;(permaaent).—Apply Miss Ebbert-son, Parnell." :•;;."; l 107WANTED'; 'Christian Bandsman,' must be.. out and'out —■• ApplylCentral MiseionBand.;. Practice,: Tuesday ■ Evening. \:.'- .66

ANTED, Youth, for farm; one able -to:mUi:prefeiTed.—Apply, Geo. F. Blott,Builder,' Victpria-averirie,; Mount". Eden. --85

prÂNTBDr-arYonng—Woman for General'"*■*'-. Housework; no .washing.-^—Apply: to"Mrs. GUes, Noj 5, Q'Rorke4t.,.Albert Pork.WANTED. In"all:Pepartments,'Clothing;-' Hoeleiy,/Hats, Ties, etc. J.'Green-

,of .5, Lower, jQueen-street,;has Cheapest and.Best..: ■_;■.,, - .;:.;■/; '- .;;.;. ■ .•..;. ■■■-■;/;..:'. 83ira»iANTED, an energetic CanTasser, good,[y ".'. "address,: for-:Hoose■ and liand Agent;inuat know city and 408, Star'Office. r-..- v ■.•.,,---_-.-: , ..:■-•. . ; ■■ ios.

AJSTED, loungMan for Farm; .must,be';good* milter; :fare' paid; new chum pre-

;CeiT:ed.'—Apply.;"c/o Paul's'; Book - ArcadeiHamilton- .'■ ■■■ -■.-■-■ ■ ■ .-■.- .-' .• . .■■' -*■

|tX/"«ANTED, good Bodice =Hand and';■-■ I>V Imßroyers,v g(jpd-.-wages given.rÂpplyMrs Cotton, Dressmaker, opposite Junction,Newmarket.:. . ." '"-"j'TSTANTEp,, 2,.BrigHc , Boys for: the,j»TJ pot; .must be clean and. respectables'— Apply - New;Zeaiand: Dairy Association,':WTeUeßleyrSt;y. :-: y ■,; .,■■:•.-.■-..■ ■,% .- - . 'WANTED,, at-once, first-class -Trousers._, also, Vest Hand.—Twiname andBaker.. Tailors and Mercers, Herald "Build-togs, . .1' 107

JCT7'ANXED,. by J Certzacated Young Lady,:".*'■ Student, Pupils,* Piano, Vlollc:'andIheory. /'Homes 'visited if desired. -£1quarter.—Address ..Theory, 50... Star;Office. ■:TjyANTED/'JfoT'-Strawberry -Season,."-2 or•» r3',Superlor Girls, about 14. to Iβ, to"pickat NorthcpteVgood'money;' good .home;. sisters.or-friends -preferred.—lnterview -to-iaorrow fWednesday);'3'"to" i p.m., at MrsArthara', Strand.:; '.-.'..'.,:■ .■.'■■• ~--■'•■■■,; 5'

gdod GeneraL'Servant1for'smalli->TT\: household In', tie country; must bake,other help-kept; -would -suit:a aiiddle-agedwoman with a good wages, .to com-petent • personv HSerid 'references,--stating;wages■- reguiried.i-;MrB," James Balfour, TejAroha'Station, Walrenisa-o-Kuri;-Glsborne..'.

'.a 'Young Gentlewoman" "!as■■'.■»'!'GoVerness'-Coinpajiidn to little girl 11years of.age. Duties commence. New Yearterm.—AdiiTess;' with' testimonials, statingsalary required, Mrs James Balfour, TeAroia Station,": 'VVaerenga-o-Knri, Gisborne.

Known—Absolutely Choice*tTable all'the

year round.—New Zealand Dairy. Associa-tion, Ltd. ■--?-,v-'-.-'.'■ .- - -- .■ ' .;-■.■ -TT7ANTED. KNOWN, Paintwork of ail!" *" ■ ecripuoa at'the'eSiortest notice;

j—-Boyes. and Appleby, 8, Easland-Et, Pon-'■fbnby.- .- 'Phone '2373.- . .- ':: - \,;.i-i-,_Vta-;-

v*.:'Mvfft.:»::'»:l>--i/V;,-A.'.:-Kv«.--i']fei.-- ;....':':.--,;yiafETJAs iRijND--;;:----;--- -■

■ :■>■>'•;»'.-■.. .'^JBVM-:A>»erde4'- ,'■■ '"■raa . fxbsi. .ce.btSficate and onlt!(C...... .. GOLD MEOAL ' "TAI .XBS. itJCECiNBJBXECIBITIpNr,

Xtu:y. are Superb. '' Cheapest and Beet, ■eveKy" blikd gcaeanteed. ■'■■■'■factohy: "■•■ poksonby-bd. -''■:".'.'.'.';:'. .''■','''.'. TtKShoafe-«W. :;• ;: ; ;';■; ~

ANTKD, ■all. Interested. to _ know, that■MorTi6on.'s.Celebrated, Rheumatic Pow-

ders, 2/e a box,. are. obtainable from.-•F,-WHXTE,..qhemlst and Optician.(Late. .Little.. and ..Co.), .252,, Qneen-street.ry;' "'".;A* ":' ■ :E ; ; d,

Lovers of a 'Teaito'ltry; .: •"■;•■'. B,O"W; mE'A-;. t

w. . .-; ,X NOW H.We have- opened -up■ some Choice,Designs in;;:' *' LADIES' TAN SHOES.Ajn Inspection'of pur windows will convinceyou -our' selection' 'is: eecood to none" in 1the;■'■;■; :■;■'■/ ."":•'city." -\ •■•■■•;■"■■; -:v; r:'" ■■:The "above, Goods'h'ivnjg' arrived: previousto;'the NeW;"Ta"rift.' coming Into :force," Our~■ 'Customers;Will;reap;: the'"benefit. ,~

U.FQB ALL ?INDS OF UP-TO-DAIEJ;;,■ ;. ;■■■;,:..;.:. FOQX/WEAB, ' '.;.- ".'• -' •• ' -"- '. .At :'"_ .:■. ■;

•• ■ BED-fiOCK PRICES,. '■'•■'"■■ '/ : .'.'.....'.'???.■'" ■■' ":-TX7: • TgrOLPSwbETH.' & ■jgON,: T\TD.:,•• • : 12", VIOTORIA-ST. , '■ ' '■ 6 Doors from Queen-st.

T-E b, . rguir'E's's

■.. ;; .XTATSk" ■'" " ' "■' ' " At". ■'" .- ' Izii "'■ ■;■::■' |"I>EDUCED ■ ."pKICES." '■:..•"J'.'i ' ""■:•*-1 ■-'■- -■..'.'jSfh.'!. . 21/, 25/,, 29/6, 35/,,and 42A ''~-•■-■' ■ nSTIAIi PRICES. "TuTi■';; ;; 27/e, 35/, 3»/6, 42/6/48/6.

' ' - '. 7 \_ ■;EEAL PANAMAS, AND' GENUINE:.

,' \[ TaEDXTCTIOMS. . ''■■•_-i»Vi "M:.~\.■' ■ ~~l~~,""?.' "' ■•'• ■'- ■" ' AND" jpAXMEE,■,-''.'.'■ TAILQES; AND

' STRAND-AB.CADE,- QUEEN-ST. 'AN TED " X NOW. Si ■FOR THE GARDEN. "'Spades, 2/3, 2/0, Zβ,- 3/3, 4/3,' 4/6 '■Garden J?orks, '37, '3/3, 3/6:' Hoes, 7«L 8d; iod, a/, www-"' . ' - 'Bakes',. KM. I/; XfZ; 1/e, V 9 . JA Sptendid AssorUneut of Lawn Mowers.18/G, 22fti 20/6,< 32/6, and 35/ - ' 'Hedge Cutting;(Sfceore,.3/6, 3/9. 4/3FrdnißS Sheacs, .2/. and. 2/6; Bubber-Hose. *lid per loot; JJawji Sprinklers, from-2/ 'Qardeu Syriages, .1/11; all brass, 2 nozates.-' 3/9 aud': VG.;. Garden Txon-els, 6d . !Hand.Fork, 6ft;.etc.* etc. •.. CARPENTER'S, ' " JHand. Saws, 2/3,. 2^6,'2/9, 3/, upwards"liip Saw, 3/9, upwards; Hainnicx, large size,■ V. and -S/Sj' Chisels, fromrryPlanesj's/6; Jack Plane, 4/6; Smooth :.-, Planes, 3/6; Stanley's' Iron Planes,from 9d; Carpenters* Braces, 1/6, 2/, 2/6Upwards;•Square,.!/; Bits from'3dLevel, 9dr.Large Plumb and Level, 2/e <3pokeshavesr6d,-l/;-Plyers,.6d,-9d,0/ ,Mincers,. 1/; Cutting Pincers;. 1/, 1/6; MIIII- 1: ners',Plyeru, 173; Compasses, 1/3; Screw i. Driv.ers,-6S, 9d,: 1/; Iron-Vices, i1/3, 1/8r upwards; 2ft .4-fold Boxwood, liules. 6d. i' Bd, i/, etc., etc * ' J.':■ '.-•--.• FURNITXIBE.'■"■:"..:. :■••■■■•■ 1Ssndsome Trpiece Suites, from £6'lo/touches.from 28/6; Duchess Pairs tram 39/eCombination 'Chests, 30/; Larger with'? -- >ahd 6 drawers, 37/G, 39/6, up to 85/iarge 5-urawer.Chest3 from 39/6, upwardsfloorcloth;. Linoleum,-Carpet Squares: — :Yire, '■ JVov.e'.- Mattresses from 8/C; KaDokMattresses fiom.l2/6;. Wire AVov« 1;Stretchers,: 11/6; Bedsteads fronts/ 'atchen. Chairs, 2/6; Kitchen Tables, 10/8large Kitchen Dressers 38/6; Chiffoniersl 65/iideboards 1rom S3 10/; Wardrobes, Curtain 1• Poles.with brasa or wood utUns, 1/11.I*complete., at: .■' .:■ *-. •':■-.-... . -. .■ . /fqr; it* CJHBOFP, General leporter.□U J*»,'K> ; 10*and 108. VTCTCmT J

-'■ ■■'-'v.; EDPCAIIOgAIh ,s> -■:_gT. JOHM'S QOliEGliiiß 'StfMQSilM'"\ -U-s. "fpHE pAH.">.. i"^-

----_ : ~ ■; ■ Headmaster:. ., IHE BEY. P. S. SMAXdtSTBIiDi.^7Resident Assistant Masters: -'- J"- H. r-EVIEN. M.A. -.■ -4.-■■--■

K. W.. McCULLOUGHi iß.Be.if -• ■.E.;B.:LASERON ,: ■ :'-,.■; ..«••. ... ■_,: •'•& ". - ' Vteittng. .Masters: « . . - ■ '"■■ ' ■ ,For Piano and. Singing: B. tiBSLXE BUNT,For VioUe and German: L.; KREOTZErI.Pupilsâre prepared-for" the. MaaWcolk-ion, Crril Service, and other Public Exam*

;of: Prospectus may -be had frontttessrs Cnamptaloup ana Cooler and-Mes.

T° ■"'';C??,:iPA?':a}s- og- ADCKLAND."Jg-S-J- &OBIN MISS A-who-toe been conducting; schools'ih theaty andsuburbs for. the teachtoe of Modern•Dress yDesigning.; < Catting,-iave: entered*into* partnership. • ■

_They beg to notify that from this dateclasses will be held: in,both .City -andSuburbs; under the style'ofr • r~"...

' ■■-- ,-' TVBESSCUTTJNG.. - —~--*2&.have, the option of learning eithee*ith or witnoat charts, and the wide exped,;nce .and recognised ability of both prin<Jpals ensures proficiency withthejniainwie>f lessons. '- -: ' •■; -.'..:.-.'. •: .•': '■' ■' :

All particnlara on either personal or writ-en application, :io No;. 21, H.M. Arcadfi.Jneen-st. 'Phone. 966.;Prtocip«ls:.E. A. ROBIN, jaOIiMES.

IMPERIAL SCHOOL,;iQ« DBESSk:--.;,..■.■":' - ■■' CtKTTJ-NG.'-. -~-■■■ -■- '■

CLASSES—H.M. Arcade, Queen-st.:' Iβ0 12, 2 j» 4, Daily; Wednesday EvenfeK,to '9 pjn. Onehunga" Dental Chsunbeis;Mondays,y>lo to J2,- and 2■ to 4- Monday'■•"'jJvening, ;7 to, 9 Bemnera—Parsonage

Tuesday and Friday ■ 10-to-t>,to 4. Devocport, at Lowe's Drapery Es-ablfchment:-;.Wednesday;and"Tlruttday. lflr0..i2.'. ;.- y/ ..... :.'.', y^: ■*;,', ■"■'; --" "'■ ■ ' --". ■''-■-. . Principals: ■ jMISS E. ROBHi. MISS'■■A. HOLMES.; !',".'", , rOUVTKX. \. / ' . 'jj.E x-T Itia ,-■ --■"■""'•:; 'tij,. G 'Qβ. '7HITE .LEGHORNS, from a pen of test-... Ed layers, beaded by a Leser Cockerel,bred from the winners of the Blen-heim Laying Competition, iO/6 and Z/Bper settμlfi;of■l2. ' " ::LACK ORPMJCCJTON, from a pen' c«'splendid layers, 5/ per'setting ;- 'raiXE OBPUn'GTON, frem a pea of splo.did birds. J/C: getting . ■ : ■-

ILrVEE W3CAJSDOTXES,, from a pen oS- alcely marked birds; 5/ per witiuj-,.V -.Postage.■"■!/"■ extra 'per settioz. !Eta» Guaranteed.in Every Setting,nf■vx,;.•■ .: I also have FOR SALjii JEKIN DEAKES AND DtJCKS. bred froM 'tie same birds as those -scaica~ ha-ve wob <- soil theprincipal -prizes-j«f-Auckland -.SUow, Wathl Show, and 'iucludlug. the North.' Island Cham!piooahip, and Six Spe-r-7Orders"Rooked, for ;fbung Stock; to Jjeelivered later in the seasoo, of IndluJUBV-'>trs.:■ b?*a from a> peii of/upright, duckYrsaded by a magniflcent orake.itivtnd Special at Waihi Stow, 1307-■:■ ■■•' --■• -' - ■ "■ ■ - Also, ' .:..... ...EKISS,'" bred from my prize''winn'm iJLENCOS' .pODXTRX ' Sa,, .SCHOOL-RD.. EPSOM, AUCKLAND; ;:

I-'-' H, A- COATES. "Pork Butcher -"'liAuckland. ' ;' :"?îjmKELESS frvELEPHOsfe-.

■-■"' 1 n . ' - ■ -'■ ■': "V^^M Tailoring ot Stytei

•hip speaks for ifetf. .•»*f ■^γ"j."j-j ■ V Mnf OP #■

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LATE TELEGRAMS.'*! —: »

I JBy: TeTegryph.—Press Assooaßcm.)U ■!5i ■ ACdDEXT; TO. A sm<:k>HKK.Ti, .;

GISBOENTE, this day..John-Cannon,a shepherd, was muster-

ing sheep at the Mangatokerau'station,Toiaga Bay yesterday, when the horsefell on a steep face, rolling down abouteight chains and was killed. The rideryas thrown clear and rolled a distance• ,<gf about "two chains. His spine-seriously injured, and his re-

is doubtful.

'q. A y-£I3JASUE INVJiN'JLLON.

: J-'' nUXEDDT, this day. .■ 3fir. XSnSaa.y, Tt-ho is fitting reversibletroßey poles to .the Donedin tranrways,Tiag been.asked by an American iimi topat a price-on his indention.■WEtUSfGTbIf HOSPZTAL ESIEN- ,

•;x _~._. SON.IT r '" WELEESGTON, ,this day.

Ihe Weffington Hospital trustees to-day adopted -a recommendation to theeffect that competitive architectural de-signs for impro-vemenis to the GeneralHospital building should be invited. "Ehescheme to--embrace extension capable ofprorating double ithe accommodation. at.present butarranged,so thateectHHis of nnprovements can be madefrom time to time till the iwhoie design,is competed. .. ..:

RAILWAYCLASSIFICATIONBILL.

-~. • WANGAJtDI, this day.At a meeHng of the Wanganui brancH

-^--«f thV-Eailway"'Oflacers5"" Institute last:' _irigfafc, arstrong. expression of opinion was•-made airthe action of certain officers in

the head office in -wiring to juniors, urg-ing them-to accept the Kailway Classifi-

-1 cation. Bill in its present form. A reso-lution -was carried instructing the secre-tary to wire :tt once to the executive,assuring them*of- continued support and

.- loyulty."' :-- ----- -■ .--■■.

r QTAGO CENTRAL HAIL-WAY. ;

' * '•' DmSEDDX, this day.:The Otago*CentfalEailway League has"

' passed a resohitidn protesting against- tiifrtreatment -which, the .line isreceivingat the -of the Gforernment, and re-'- - gretting the apathy-of the district Tnern-

-2~ bets-regarding1 its-prosecution. .—""-- SOtSSESSt CODKIS.. .MELLDxGIOX, this day.!

In the Supreme Court to-day GeorgeCowan, Who Had.been found guilty ofstealing £13 belonging to Dajrid Morgan

;at Feilding, was sentenced to eighteenmonths' imprisonment, and PatrickBreely, charged with commitiang damagein a Palmerston Hotel to one month.

GHEISTCHUECffi, this day.In the Supreme Court to-day Lilian

lanny Hobbs, charged with disposing ofthe body of her dead, infant -wdth. intent• to conceal theL feet that she had givenbirth to the child, pleaded not guilty.Accused was employed in a restaurant,and the body of the child was found inthe The jury;returned a ver-dict of nbt guilty. . .

DIVORCE.C fßy. Xteiegxspb.—Press Association.);

j ' DUNEDIN, Monday. ;-

Ttt the Kwffee Court to-day, in thecase of Porteous v. Porteoas, an order-was made for the restitution of conjugalfights, on. the -vvife's petition, 'with costsagainst co-respondent. A decree nisi, tobe made absolute within three months,was grantedin the case of Dix v.Dix, onthe wife'spetitdbn. .a. similar order wasmade in Wilson v. Wilson, also on the■wife's petition. Decrees nisi were grant-ed in tiie cases of Margaret Clyma, whopetitionedfora divorce from JohnClymaon the grounds of desertion, and ofAr'dina Helen Jeffries, -who asked for6epsfaiion fromCharles Jeffries, on simi-lar grounds. ■ . j .

NAPIER ITEMS.

(Py T-_e_r_-___h_—Press -___-______o__.

• . "NTAPTFTR. this day.The hospital trustees have appointed

Dr_.W_ W. Moore, of Nelson, as seniorresident surgeon, and Dr. Seymour Brett,of Gisborne, as junior surgeon. ■*■

TheEch____d__onBoardreceived nineteenapplications for the position of directorof the .Technical School, and _-_d__lygekcted Mr. Harold Eobjohns, late- ofChelt_m____m, England. He came to the.Dominion, onaccount ofhis wife's health;— .and is now residing at Gisborne.

ZAM-BUK PROVED INVALUABLE

-•j FOR BURNS, BRUISES, CUTS,' PBIPIJSS, CHAPS, CORNS, ETC.

4" - A HOUSEWIFE'S PRAISi:.'"We hare used Zam-Buk BaJm in our

-house for years," says Mrs. M. Patterson,'"of 20, Walker-street, Christcharci, N.Z."In 'fact, ever since it has been on theNew Zealand market we have not "been■witaout.it in the house. It is a healerno home should be without, and those to"whom I have recommended its use haveassured mc that the results they haveobtained have simply surprised; them.Myself and family swear by Zam-BukHealing Balm, as we have used it forburns, bruises, cots, pimples, chaps, chil-Wains, soft corns, sore eyes, and othercomplaints, forall of whichit hasjprovedmost beneficial. We find Zam-Buk isantiseptic, cleansing, cooling, and gives'almostinstant relief. It is with pleasure,therefore,- I--make .this statement, andtrust others will be induced to giveZam-•Bnfc Bahn a .trial."

Housewives the world over find Zam-Buk Balm invaluable for cuts, braises,•Trains, scalds, chafmgs, children's"sores,foisoned wounds, and other injured con-ciitinßS of the skla. Zam-Buk Bahn isalso unequalled for. pQes, eczema, bofls,festering sores and "wounds, spring erup-tionsj and all diseases and disorders ofthe skin. . Price 1/6 and. a/6 per pot!{holding nearly four times 1/6), fromall chemists and stores.

LATE SHIPPING.i .-_ •-Drmiedln, November 19.—Sailed; at 4p.ci-:iMafcoia,-ss-.Tfor lie North." Passengers forAuckland: Mesdaines &niti and family (5),Foster, Cooper, Cbak, ilessrs Gray, ■ Mit-Hehell, "Cooper, aiia. MacfeiJsße, jUas-ijter-fesy, aiso J7. ' , ■, . '. .. j

TE WHITES SUCCESSORTrgKiTfrTvu^yTlOF KA33YIS.- j— • ' T

(By Telegragh.—Press 'Association.).:

2£EW PliYMOLfi'M, this day.

" The Maoris are .nocking to Parihatain great numbers,.and enormous quanti-ties of provisions arebeing- ordered;—sufficient, to:hist hundreds of■people for several ■vreeka.

The telephone at Pungaxehu is be-sieged all day by natives ■ senmng mes-sages. . ' ... ":\ .'".''

Great excitement of' a sxqpressed na-tore prevails at Parihakst.' The local'■Herald's"representative says that'-'whatwill happen when the feelings of the-natives breaks bounds, as in.all probabil-ity will happen before all -the-ceremonyas- over, will be awaited with' great in-terest.

Mr". W. Jack, local agent of the Pub-lic Trustee, had his first interview withTβ Whiti last Thursday, -when mattersof considerable importance concerning"the natives were discussed;. Te "Whitishowing wonderful keenness-and a mas-terly grasp of the subject; The pro-,phet's son is a man of more Europeanideas. If he succeeds to his fathertposition, ParHiaka will Be"run on muchmore modern lines.

SUPREME COURT.

CEnmrAL sessions.The.criminal sessions- of the Arcckfemd

Supreme• Court -were continued thismorning, before Mr. Justice Denniston,the Hon.' J." AS Idle, EX., appearing forthe Crown.

A SEROUS CHARGE.Here Rutene and Kuru

ed with attempted rape and indecentlyassaulting a ycmng married Maori \To-man"at Taupo, pleaded iotgtdlty. Mr.J. R. Lundon appeared on behalf of the'prisoners. ...

In opening.. the case, for the Crown,Mr. Tole said the offence onJune 24tH. Tie prisoner Kere was idcomplainant's tent, -where anotherwoihanrand coniplainant's husbandwere.Subsequently, the two latter went out,sand -the wffence complained of tookplace.- The woman screamed, and herhusband came'up, -ut the prisoqer Kpru■who was outside the tent, caught holdof him and held' him..Evidence•was then calledV;^

(Proceeding.) : .THE GOLDFIELDS.- JiESE KANAGE2S' EBPOE.TS.

Rising. Sun.—ln the drive north the reef isabout IS inches in widen, and- is improving.The chamber for the oli engine is well aa-irarw*ed;.

Temple Bar.—The drive is in 91ft, andthe reel is- opening out ■

Scandinavian.—'X'lte footwall of Lowrie'sreef has been reached: The reef is oftwide, -and is running throughasplendidclassof. country, 'Xie quartz: is heavily mineral-isedi ami gives good dish prospects. •

SHAREMARKET.DpNB->l _J ""

Thames - 1/5Victoria ....^.^-y.7r....ir ..' ~1/9

-Champion (conk) '?.;.:.".i..^.-.i...i....2/5Golden Belt 2/10, 2/11, 3/, 3/1, %/\ 2/J&*tairua Triumph (cont). ...i-.V.-i.—...... 1/9Waim :;..._ —170/Waihi Beach ..i,..9dNew' Waitekauri .„...;.'..;........1idN-gatiawa .'. ........-.-'.. 1/0D.S.C: .:.■....:.;■... ':...:..;.-;....'.5/4.Watchman .U.. 1/Hanraki Freehold 6dDurbar i.....i...5dIxarangahake ...........-...-•-•-...••••-*^dNew Zealand Crown « 8/3Champion (p.u.) • -3/5Kew Zealand liisuraiice ;.......81/

STANDARD :STOCKS— :■Sellers. Buyers.

Bant of New Zealand 200/0 .. 196/0National Bank 110/6 .: 10S/6New Zealand Insurance 81/6. ~ 80/0National Insurance — .. 28/0South British' Insurance... 112/S. .. — ,Standard Insurance — • - 22/0N.Z.-and River Mate 31//6 .. 29/6Hikurangi Coal IS/0 .. 17/3Northern Coal (10/ p.u.).... 13/3 .. —Taupiri Coal 20/0 .. 19/6Arickland Gas 283/0 .-. 275/0GisDotne Gas 52/6- .. -=-New' jPlymquth Gas — .'- 160/0Union-Steamship ; • —■ ..3t</6Devonport Steam-Ferry.-... 33/0 .. —Kauri Timber (p.u.) 27/0 ~. —Kauri Timber (cont) 9/7 -i 9/4L-O'B. Timber — ~ 45/3Rimu Timber 24/6 .- —Parker-Lamb — ..-25/0Mosgiel Woollen — —■ -58/6Auckland Tramways (pref.) 24/6 — 23/6Auckland Tramways (ord.) 21/0 — 23/8.Frank Harris and Co 17/6 .. — !D.S.C., Limited 5/S .. 573Hill and Plummer r — «... 21/0 .. — .Milne and Choyce, Ltd. (pref) — .. .23/6New Zealand Drug 51/0 .. 50/0New Zealand Cement 32/0

_SO/9

Tonson Garlick Co., Ltd... . 20/0 .. —WiSfeman .and'Sons (pret)'.-.-17/9 .i 17/0Wiseuian"and Sons (ord.).. 14/0 .. 12/0Wilson Cement (pref.) ' 42/0 „ 40/6Wilson Cement (0rd.)....~. — 40/6

MINING ' ; .Sellers. Buyers.Bonania. (cbnt) 0/2*-.. 0/2'Halcyon 0/6 .. 0/5Kuranui-Caledonian 1/4 .. 1/1Magnet, (cont.) ...._

_ O/4: -- 0/2..May Queen ..:.........;...'1/2 .. 1/1New Monowai 0/4J .. 0/3;New Occidental 0/31 ..,' . 0/2jNew Saxon 0/11 .... 0/10New Sylvia .........z. 0/9Old Alburnia - .... 1/4 ,— O/XQiScandinavian." - 0/4 >» 0/3,Thames r--- - 1/6 — 1/5.Victoria 1/9 -- VSiWaiotahi 3/8 .. 3/3;Waitangi .. — :.:"..„ 3/4 .. 3/0■Watchman. .-..1/ l•• V°

....•......" 0/7 .. 0/oiKapowai (cont.) - 0/10 -- 0/6Old HauraM Mines 1/9 • - 1/7South Kapanga 0/3J .. 0/2JChampion (p.n.) -3/6 .. 3/4;Cham-pion (cont. ..« 3/6 .. '-/oCrown •.•...........:.•.-.... 8/6 .. S/2Golden'Belt --•. 3/0 ~ 2/11Golden Cross 0/6' •• °/^Durbar 0/6 ~ 0/4.Kerikeri (cont) 0/3 —'0/2:Komata Reefs - 1/6 .- X/pMaoriland (p.n.) 0/4 .. •O/aNew Waitekauri ............ 1/0 .. 0/10Tairua Broken Hills 5/2 .. 4/11Talisman" 'Consolidated .- 50/0 .. 49/9Waihi ....170/0 -.169/6Waini Beach A 0/91 -. oîWaihi Consolidated 1/H .. ' 1>«:

Extended o/2 ~• -5/1Waihi Grand Junction 39/0 -'- ■ 3</p.Ngatiawa .. : -- •: 1/10 .> -.1/9:.Karangahake • •"' 0/,,8 -Tairua Triumph (cont) .. .. .1/8.

l?redericfc Louis " Forster, carpenter,■who filed a petition in 'bankruptcy last-week liabilities totalling £ 125 1/4;and no assets, in statement to tlieOfficial' Assignee, ascribes Ms position tocontinued illness in his 'family. Hisearnings up to his being employedon. thestaff of the Netr Zealand Railways were£2/7/6 a waek, and for the past 2* yearstotalled £3 0/6 a week, with which hehad to support a wife and four children.It was not possible forhim to make anoffer to his creditors.

'Mount Eden are notified inonr-advertising coljHnns, that ,all ratesSre'iKW <>ver3Tie>-•:and' should--be -gaid,iudSs\tlt&> .:.^M>MîMi&i! ■

RACING NEWS.

OTAHtFHU TROTTING" CI/GB'S SPBINC?|MEETING. . .

The- opening day's racing. Inwith the Otahuhu Trotting Club's SpringMeeting \ takes place to-morrow (Wednes-day)' afternoon, at Epsom. The club havereceived splendid acceptances for the vari-ous events, arid some interesting racingShould 'result. Tie first race is timed tostart at 1.30 p.m. ' sharp; The ' followinghorses are suggested as lifcely. to ran for-ward ,in their respective engagements:—

Trial. Tret-— Jungle or Monty,Spring .Handicap .— Frederick..Suburban ,Trot —■' General■ Election or

Duke C. . ......Novelty Trot — Tanitor or Kohine.Mangere Trof-— Fiori Mac or Agnes B.Onehunga,- Trot — Coienso or Baxter.Tramway Handicap — Hopscotch, or Dr.Quest.Electric Trot — Waitekacri .or iiissßtabn.The following are the acceptances:—Tramway. Handicap, about lour furlongs.

—Frederick. 110, Waihou 10.4. Dr. Quest8.2, Hughie 8.13, linprimus 8.6, Hopscotch:7.11, Herculean■• 6.12, BaJgonie 6.7, Fran-leta 6.7. ; . . ■ jSpring Pony Handicap, six furlongs anda-half.—Frederick 11.0, Waihou 9.12, Maiia-

poijri 9,6. Franlein 6:7.Trial Trot Handicap, one mile and a-half.

—Tableau scratch, floaty Is, Jungle 2s,Victorine: 3s;. Cora Bell 35,. Nelson, (lateRewi) 3s, Orakei 3s, Charlie B 3s, Lady.Royal 3s. MollisS2 3s, Rita W. 4s, Rami:te, RoyaV Albert 4s. Cavalier 6s} Queen■ Victoria 7s, }Ma'eE 9s; T-uxton 12s, Aw'hlo-whii-/12s. -/• .-: - - ..-.,■• '■' ■-. ij Novelty Trot Handicap, one mile and a-haif.—Capitalist scratch. Stranger 7s, Ko-hine 13s, Janitor 19s. Bert 21s, lagb 2°s ■Plaintiff 275, Avenal'2Ss.' ■'..Mangere Trot Handicap, one mile and !i-

---h> Happy is, SpecialLight 35,. TOHselmina 7s, Flora .Mac DsT NntGonld 12s, Harold Huon 13s, Plaintiff 13sMiss Vote 13s, Avenal los, Cavalier lGs,Inaha. 16s. . . . . . . . 'Onehnnga Trot.Handicap, one mile-and a-nalf.—Eobex scratcli. Waltekanri 4s. Rose-bud 4s, Basrter 6s, Huon Leal lls, .Colenso•12s, Happy 13s, lassie Bheg 13s. - -Suburban Trot Handicap, two miles —Dulie C. 9s, General Election- 12s, AH Nicht16s, Hcon Leal 19s, Redleaf 20s. Cleveland'sPride_225, .JHuanni 225. Black Diamond 23s'Elec'aric Trot, one mile.—Waitekanriscratch, Macquarrie 3s, Kohine ss, Maurice.B. 6s, Black Diamond 6s, Torpedo IL 6s.Lera G. 6s, Miss Hcon Bs, Donizetti 9s.

THE AUCKLAND CUP.

The passengers by the,Ngapuhi for-Whangarei last evening included ColonelHolgate and Mr. R. W.JDyer, S.M."There isa part of _Sf_w-Zealand whichis still absolutely heathen;" satd-the Rev.

R. M. Rybunr, of Wanganui,at'the meet-ing- of The Presbyterian General Assem-bly at Wellington.; He described howthe heathen services of the Maoris in'one district of the North Island were■preceded by the singing of the Psalms ofDavid to the old Gregorian, chants. ThePsalms^had' been' leaibed'by an earlier'Christian generation, and handed downorally tc. their successors.

The -complete entries .are now .obtain-able for the Auckland Agricultural Show,to be held on November 29 and 30. Theentries.in the competitive classes total1362, of which 1101 are stock. This-is arecord, in the history of the association.The industrial classes are well represent-ed,and comprise 261 entries.; Machinery,farm implements, and other non-competi-tive exhibits are.not included. •in thistotal. The fact that the Winter Showfixture practically 'dispenses with thebutter class makes a big. difference, theentries in this section' last year amount-ingto 172. Had the dairy produce classesnot been deleted it is safe to say the com-petitive entries would have reached 1600.The stock'entries show a remarkable in-crease over all previous years, and thehorse showVill be the finest' onrecord. '■

TheRev. Er. Morkane, who was recent-ly ordained at Propaganda, Home, forthe Otago diocese, arrived at Ancklandby the Victoria' from Sydney yesterday,accompanied by his mother. ,They weremet a-t'Auckland by the Misses Morkane,and during their stay here are puttingup-at the Avondale Hotel, as guests.ofMr. aaid Mrs. Ormond, whose son isstudying.at the Propaganda CoUege forthe priesthood of

____Auckland diocese,

and whose ordihaiion will take placenext year. '__,_.,._....

In response to the urgent request of"many subscribers, the Orchestral Societypropose' giving the system of reservingseats at. their concert a trial oh Thurs-day next. The. bo_c office at Messrs.Wildman and Axey*s will be open at 9a_m. to aB holders of subscribers* tickets,and on Saturday" it will be open to -'theholders of 3/ tickets. There will be noextra charge, hut the seats will not bereserved after five minutes, to eight- onthe night of the concert.

Important purchase of cambric em-broideries clearing at .per yard, 5/6doz. See window. Smith and .Caughey;

(Ad_).t Important .purchase, of cambric em-

broideries clearing at s|d per yard,' 5/6doz. See. -________..and Caughey.Tflmitecl—fc&LK ~ ... ;..._..., ,.... '...

HUNTLY NEWS.iFrom Onr Own Correspondent.)

■■ -; \'"-'-■' -SBKCELXi; Mbnßay.-': 'The annual tea: meeting/held' in coimee--tion, with die Qnnitly Presßyteriau.- Churchtook place in the hail of the chorchon Fri-day evening, 'Mr/-R.- Gordon Kirgan, thehome nilssiaaer, The baiaziee-sheet,' which was adopted," showed' thatalter the general. expenses ' had■ been p'aidiand -a .considerable ■ addition • made to thelibrary, .there, remained-..in hand a credit -balance of £2 19/. During the course ofthe evening, selectionshelped to amuse the audience. The pupil33ang .septal very- nicely, while theicsuamcntal selections by tile cnurenorchestra evoked considerable applause;SOngs were ■cohiritaed by Miss M. Wilson,■Rev. Hohe Harris,- and Mr.'Geo. Shaw; aviolin <lnet by Messrs. Cummins and Scott;a violin solo by Mr.. Scott; a.recitation-by"ftftfiß l>luphemia itanson; and a Humorousreading by Mr." i>; Nicholson. The super-intendent; Mr.• lias. Shaw, "s<m.,- "was con-gratulated oh the success attendant on theyear's worki and thanked-for his sendees;

Fishing.—Though, the local.anglers con-tinue to whip the Waikato, their efforts,contrary to; the expectations formed at thebeglnning-of the season, do riot meet withthe success they deserve, as. catches are.very few and .far between. The recentflood and the discoloured water are sup-posed to be accountable for the absence orthe trout.

Owing- to the recent wet weather, the'potato blight has' made its appearance here,crops that, looked-splendidly a weekbeing now black and ruined.' -. . MINING. ' ■.",'•:Oα account of a shortage in the. supplyof railway trucks, the miners lost very'considerably last- week-. The loss to the'men in the Extended totalled is hours,.while nine hours were lost by the employeesin Ralph's. The loss in wages to the iu.in-ers (surface hiuids and engineers not -in-cluded) totals- over £120, averaging thehewing rate at 2/3 per ton.

MINERS' PICNIC AMD SPORTS. 'Favoured with beautiful weather and alarge attendance, variously estimated atfrom 800 to 1000, the annual picnic andsports organised by the Huntiy miners, heldon Saturday in a paddock granted by Mr77.i Wght, were an unqualified success.Ine long programme was carried throughin good time, and without- a hitch; theofficials, headed by the secretary; Sir C. S.K. ,de Castro, by. their hard work deservingthe success they, achieved:. MrL.B. Harrisacted as starter, while Messrs B. S. Wightand.H. R. Porter were the'Judges; whilethe Rev. A. J: Beck, with several membersof the committee, catered "for the children,the great majority of whom' were madehappy with a toy or other prize.' An enjoy-able variation was the exhibition of high-land dancing by Mr J. R; Gardiner, thatand. the bag piping of Mr Crawford beingloudly encored. Appended is the prize list:—©el-orated B. Lovell (per-ambulator) 1, Miss Maial Wight (tricycle) 2,Mrs D'Arcy "(perambnlator) 3. Ten. entries.

75yds Handicap, for married ladies.—MrsD'Arey' i, Mrs Richardson" 2, Mrs P. Whor-Skey3. ■ : ■ • .

Open, Handicap of 120yds.—L. Redshaw i,-,D. Shaw 2, J. E. Gardiner 3.Race' for boys under 15 years of age.—Puku 1. Alf. Peckham 2.

Race for mine employees, under 17 years■of age.—Da-i:id Shaw 1, J. Callaghan 2.Skipping Race for girls under Its years ofage.'—F. Spelrs 1, Ada Allen 2L. Handicap-of 120yds. for. surface hands.-!—D. Shaw 1, T. McQuillan 2, B. Lovell 3.

120yds Handicap, for Maori' men;—Tomo1, Tarawhiti 2.

■Truckers' Handicap, of Red-shaw 1; A. MeLeary 2. J. Rennie 3.

Miner's Handicap of 120yds.—H. Wood1, Jas.-Hagan 2, .T. Wnorskey 3.■ Maori Wanines' Race... of Toyos.—Koro-mito 1, Toke Tarawhiti 2.-Tng of War. open to teams of ten men.—Team,from Extended mine 1.

Single Ladies' Handicap of 75yds.—MissBoag 1. Miss L. Allen- 2, Miss X. Lawry 3..' Handicap' Race of 75yds, open to menover' 43' years of aj;e.—3*- Dooley 1, ClarkRotana 2, J. Hnrlock-3: ■.".. .'Eujr. and Spoon, heat: H.Woods' 1, 'E. Jones 2; R; Bnrke 3. Secondheat:. F. D'Arcy 1,...'A.-'-.McQuillan 2. J.fhivis 3J'- Final: R.- Burke, 1,-Hy Woods 2,E. Jones 3. ■».„ .' V ■ ■:■•Obstacle Race,—A; B- Capper 1, R-. Bîrke

■2,' C: Hall 3. . . .. . '. -. . i

Consolation Race.—T.. Cram 1* A. Mc-Kinnpn 2. ■-, Qnbiting Handicap.—Fred. Smith 1, iGeo.,Hancock'3, D.'Wear 3.

Mr. Alexandra Trotter, of Invercargill,who has just returned to Auckland froma 7000-mile trip round the 'South SeaIslands, is enthusiastic concerning thegrandeur of the sight to be. witnessed inpassing the volcano Malifanoa. He saysthat the effect of the molten, and explod-ing lava, together wifeh the soaringsteamcloud, is indescribably grandj especiallyat night.

Speaking to a New Zealand "Times-,reporter,, the headmaster of a Wellingtonschool said that the American Statesschools had done all that appeared neces-sary for, the general' health of schoolchildren by appointing duly qualifiednurses, whose duties were- to carefullyexamine; children, with a view to recom-mending medical treatment where it wasneeded. The chief duty, however, de-volving on these nurses was to see thatthe childrfin.iv.ere. clean, a condition thatwas not universal even in New Zealandschools. The schoolmaster said that hehimself had to make frequent examina-tions of children, and these examinationsmight be made with greater propriety bya nurse. The objection to medical menwho would be, solely employed in thiswork was that they would be too expen-sive and possibly would not undertake tovisit- thehomes of-childrenwhose parents•were responsible forJack of cleanliness.

' The bazaar which is being held at Sfc.Leo's Academy, Devonport, in aid of theConvent of , the Sisters of Mercy, at-tracted a large number of people lastevening, ivheny an attractive pro-gramme, including an exhibition of danc-"ing by Miss ""Knight's, pupils; was gonethrough. The bazaar will be- continuedthis evening and every afternoon andevening until further ;hotice.At ta meeting of the Eemnera Road

Board last evening, it was decided tomove in thedirection: of getting the rate-payers' approval of a scheme •tq• drainthe area, between Portland and Arney-roads. The chairman was chosen torepresent .the -district at a conference toelect a representative for the Hospitaland Charitable AidBoard.

THE COALSTRIKE.

Tlie*following appeared in. part ofoar Edition last eveiiinc-

:E£EES; AND FKEK3HTS; ABVANCED.'. .(By/Telegrsph.-—Press:. Association.), •"■■• .:;• DUNEDIN, this deyi .

-*' In-consequence of the coal" strike the.jJnidn: Gonipaiiy'has decided on.; an ail-iouiid iacfcase-.of. Irejght and passenger.rates,.to take effect.immediately. Pass-'engers' faies from Sydney and Me>bovine.to New Zeaiantl^will be increased.by ten per cent, and freight rales on thesame - route t)y tweaty-fiye per cent.Kates tetween cyGney and Melbourne'and Tasmania are sinkilaxly increased.

The directors- have not yet determinediwKethef an increase of the raies betweenNew Zealand and Australia shall beJflade. Batesron coastal traffic ia NewZealand- will not be increased. .

It is understood' that the HuddartParker Company has, agreed to- a: similarincrease. , . . •

BIRTHS.mtiVENSON.--At - -Whareora," StaaloyPoint, on 18th November, to Mr-aud Mrs

IW. Francis Stevenson, a son. ' 85 'MARRIAGES.HUTCHINSON — WILKINSON. — Qn

Wednesday, October and, 190T,. at the .Church of England, Devonport, by theRev. T. ii?ersiied,. it'rancis Reginald, eon. .of .the. late Henry Satton.- Hutchlnson, to.(Cissle) . Enunle Jane, only daughter of--■William Wilkinson, i3sq-, of, Devonport,Auckland.

DEATHS.Sunday, November 17th (snd-

denly), at iis residence, Waimlha, xiingCounu-y,. Charles William, dearly belovedhusband of Minnie X: Wise (hee Franklin),' and beloved eldest son of- Frederick Wland Mary A. Wise, of .Wakeneld-st, aged

Funeral will leave the residence ■ of.Mrs Franklin, Lorne-st., 10-inorrowt:at2.30 p.m., for Purewa Cemetery. Friends'Please accept.this intimation. .

INMEMORIAM.HARRISON.—In loving memory of GeorgeHarrison; who died at Otahuhu jSovemDer

lath, 19US.Father's, gone, yet memory Ungexs

On that peaceful .death-bed scene-Father fell asleep in Jesus,Triumphed over weary pain.

Jesus took • him to tho mansionsisuilt above in-yon bright sky;-

In jesus' aims he's saieiy restingFather was prepared to die.inserted by his sorrowing wi£e and family..

THE MnpXMTO- STAE. o^^2

Sf OP PRESS- ,N __ ws.This space is. reserved for newswhich may arrive after the paper

lias gaiete press. ; '

BOROUGH NOTICES.jjj4,fOUNT EDEN BOROUGH COUNCIL.

• -General -Kates, 1907-1908, are now over-due,- and should be paid forthwith. MeterRates must be paid within 14 days ofdemand, r -*' •'■■ •.■: ' ' •ALBERT KOBINS, Town Glerk.

Norerpber, 1907.

■\7"OUNG Man seeks Situation, wholesale or■J- retail grocery; wholesale warehousepreferred; good English references.—Apply,. •'WarehOCTseman," 446, Star. Office. 52~ A-fflftk. T OYAIi GOOD INTENT

k~ liODGB, 4369, M.U.,

Tile Members of the■£ ,̂!s@i4?m!r~k above Lodge are requcsteato attend the -funeral -o£

<*&gs§3Sxllßer - our late Bro. C. W. Wise,which leaves the residence of Mrs 'Fraixk-lin, for Pnrewa Cemetery, TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), p.t 2.30 a.m.

'A . conveynnce -leave .the Coolv-st.Hall at 2 p.m.

-By-orderof the N.G.•TV. Secretary. 100TI4tISS. IBimkE'S -Registry, wants 'House-ML maids, Generals, Porters.. WomanCook ■ ■ waittng : ensasemeßtj IPurßishedEowng to. -Let, -"..;'-.. ■ '..,."...,

WATTEdI ... : :(Continued tcum' trage L) "

W'AiVTEJj, Assistant.—Apply C<iurt's Dra-. pery, Onelmuga. . ;' 51.a on board Kn-

"»• wuu before 5 o'cioct to-nigllt. .. BOa Junior G-uocer's

..■ TTi It. French, 2ia, Karangajjape-rq..-yi/A-NTBt) to Let, -J. or o furnished xtoomsi:'" —Oriiiiuaie, between .30 and 32, Beres-lord-st. sg•SiA/iAjii.'ii.D, a good Joo. Coaipositoiv—W.i~»j A. Wilkinsoni iTincer,. la'i,. yumm-si_,opp. dates'. • i>a.V/t/iN'T'Er), a Bread Carter for country.—. » »: Appyr.-.W. Wright, ±saker, Wakeneiu-st.■ ■ tji

\A/'AKTEI),. Suitable Person -to adopt-'•» - heaitiiy Baby. Uirl aged tf weeks.—Aμ-fily "Adopt," p.u. Box 427. , uu

a smart, respectable iouth,i»J[j about 16.—Apply, with reference, J. C.Plapury, Gunmaier, Queeu-et.-, ' 7aW7ANTED, a place for Boy or farm, 14----■ » ».! ■ years old, jusc'- left- school..' — Aα-Qiess vKai-nj,,, P.U., .Mt. "Albert;'; ■ 73W'AiNXiiiU, Girl tor factory, bne just left1» »■ school preferred.—Apply if. bock, andCo., cuatonits-st. West, Aucidand. ' 78XA/ANTtD to Sell, Fawn. Evening Cape!"" trimmed fur, lined silk; 15/; Uveiuu'uDrei-s, 25/. Star Omce. boVy-ANTIiD to Sell, ttrst-class Wicker Uo-»»■ Cart; nearly new; and Leather Couch;cheap.—Apply, so,. Rlchniond-rd., Ponsonby.. :■... .V,\/Ai\TKi), a good, smart tilrl to do gen-»»' eral housewort; sleep at home pre-

lerreu.—Apply "to iirs. Lyouß, No. 41, Cook-s± . so!yt>'ANTED,' Furnished House of 5 or S» » rooms, near Cheltenham Beach, for amonth, from about" December "22. Box 87*J°- . i>sfyiyiANTKD, tellable Man having otherTT' lines, to carry Fancy Goods on com-"mission.—Address .W.JS.; Box 716, Post-ofllce.TX/jANTED to Bent, House o£ about 8'"■■ rooms; within Id section of trains pre-ferred.—Address 447, Star Oflice, Auck-land. 53[DC'ANTED, 2 Fnrhiahed Kooms, use ofIT "3 kitchen, married couple, two littlegirls; dose beach preferred.—Address P..D..Star Office. 73;yyIAJVTED to Buy, Household Furniture'T*.' and Effects, any quantity-or quality;highest price given; spot cash.—Cash, 715,Star Office.

.■'IaaiAITTED, ..Boy to make himself useful;!"; just left school preferred.—j.' S. Leslie,Engineer, CleaVe-avehue, foot Of Cook-et,near Grey-st. 92WANTED,' Housekeeper, country; middle. aged widower; three little. childreri;comfortable home.—Mrs Lan'gdon, Palmers-ton-rd., Birkenhead. -10

ANTED to. Kent, Furnished House,. 8or' 9 rooms; 6or 12 months; excellerit

tenant.—H. (i. Palethorpe, 13, Victoria ar-cade, ground floor. . 60frOANTJSD, immediately, Cleaners forPon-'" 'sottby and Sewtoh Manual TrainingSchools; 12/ per week.—Apply to the Cook-ery Departments, of the respective schools.

■ . , -......- '[TJ

TfflS A N T ' . E 'D,SMART BOYS POX COUNTING HOtJSE.:

SMITH AND CAUGHEY.

WSANTED.—Mrs. Lockley, H.M. Arcade,established 29.years, wants Fencer, 25/;

Kitchennien, 20/, 15/; Ploughman; Man,Cook, £9, steamer; Men Cooks, 50/, 40/,country, and Fiji; Shaker (flaimill). Mar-ried Couples, large number Waitresses,Housemaids; Women Cooks, Kptprua, Tara-naki, Gisborne, and all parts, good wages;Pantrymaid, 15/, ; Grand Hotel, Rotorua,etc., etc.; Pantryman, 20/, Whangarei, alsoWaitress, 15/6. ■ 71-- N T ED.

SMART INTELLIGENT GIRLSAS LEAKNEKS.

Also,-EXPERIENCED HAXDS IN ALL :

DEPARTMENTS.GOOD WAGES AND REGULAR WORK.

' ATJCKX.AND STEAM LAUNDEY,UPPBB QUEEN-ST., /'Near Karangahape-rd. 74

rtTANTED, A MALE ATTENDANT FOR;"».' AUCKLAND MENTAL HOS-PITAL. . -.Single, Strong, -not less than sft 9in. inheight.

Must have an equivalent to Fifth Standardor over in Education.Character References indispensable.

A.pply at once toJVtEDICAE SUPERINTENDENT,

Mental Hospital.

BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, Benchman forMachine Sewn Work; Boys and Girls as

learners.—Apply Coles and Co., Eden "Ter-race.rpO BUTCHERS.—Wanted, Young Man7-1- with 'thorough knowledge of the trade,'do 'round; iimst be accustomed ±p horses.—Apply Henry Berry and Co., .TemporaryPremises, , , s^.

*"pO LET-,,-6-roomed House, Johri-st,'bath,!!-*■'!-., copper,-, Hacks.ett-sfc.; , .■;,.-'■<.- '-.:;■•*'■•:•.:■'■-:■>. '■'■ ■; -"'..•' "37"7TO LEX, 6-roomed -House at Kingsiand,,-J4J... 10/ week.—Applyj...31,. Bichmoadrrd.,Ponsoßby. , / r --■•-■ '47'TTApt LET-,.. 2-. mouths, December.-Jannary,-»-..furnished House, 6. r<50m5,.25/ weekly.—"Orira."* Gra-nge-rd/, Mfc Roskill:-■•'-' --•. 133-

WO I>BT, nicely Furnished 5-ropmed Cot-■•■*■»- tager near- Cheltenham- M.Robertson, Albert-rd., Devonport. 11'WO LET, 2 ,Furnished--Cottages, 6 and' 2-—*-: i steamer H.E. Hudson, Graham's Beach, .Awhitu. 'i .;-■

mo IÊSb;;;a- FTlrnished■-.-Front 'Kooms,A- doablebedroom and sittingroom, close tocars.—Apply No. 12, John-st, Ponsonby. 22rp0...L8T,. 2 .Kprnished Rooms, wtth flrer•X- place; use of-ail conveniences.—2s; Up-per Unifen-st, back of St James' Ctiurch:

■ „■ . , . . , . fiomO LET, 2or 3; unfurnished Rooms, use-:-!•' of. furnished, kitchen,:.bedroom, and-conv.; 3mins from ferry wharf.—Apply StarOffice. : - ' :"' ■ 46

0 LET. A Furnished-House- within twominntes of ' Cheltenham Beach, forthree weeks, from. 21sfc.December,—ApplyStar .O.ffiee,..-.. ~ -v.

? 134TTkO LET, Furnished.Bouses, Mt- Roskill;X; 7 rooms, 25,/; 4 rooms, £1;Ponsonby, 5 rooms,-'* £I.—Mr • Stewart,,Globe, Pittfst. .-. . ■, 94,

0 LET, Woodbank-rd:, Epsom, new 7-roomed House, gas and water; with.

i or acre; low- rent—G. -H.-Smith and.C0.,, 16, ,Exciraßge-lane. ■rrc LET, large double^rooted Shop, mainJ- street, Newmarket; splendid stand; low-,

.rent to.suitable..tenant—A.- -W. Bead andCo., 79 and 81, CSueen-st.rr«D LBT. 2 Booms, fiirnislied- or. unfur-'-*1 nished, suit-young men; meals,' wash-"ihg If -required; bath; near"iii section.—W;M. Smith, 2; AVinchester-strpO,LET, 6 months, Seaside Home, fnr-'.-L. . nished, J.O rooms, orchard, £2 2/;references; beautiful and.Co., Mercantile Chambers. ... 0±

O LET,' 3 Unfurnished Rooms, with useof diningroom and-kitchen, within 2

minutes.of Symonds-st...penny section.—Ap-ply.A. Jackson, Mt. Eden-rd., ..... 100

TTptISES, :■'-' ■ HOUSES,.- ■ ,-HOXJSES.

OWNERS who have Houses: to Let, wecan find yon. tenants with,references-.Freeof- Charge. Send us- of: yourproperty. y.bu will.save trouble,and..money...THE AUCKLAND HOUSE HUNTINGAGENCY,'-.: ... ~.

EV J. ;ROCHE, ]:L , .Hobson Buildings, nest Post; Office. ••;

FOR LEASE- '%■?'..yALUAB IE- 'TJ;R O PMJBT X

.'/ .'-----.._!.■ in.--..".. .' '.. j ' ;" CUSTOMS-ST. ;WEST, CSTI,,. - I'■'.•.v : ... .it qc<OT3.:|- 'ease;.), %■. )' -.:-j-. - -TENDERS ARE INVITED by the Di-rectors of THE AUCKLAKD 'GAS COM-PANY; LIAfIXED,: for Lease' of the lateGasworks Site, in Cnstoms-st.'.West,' haT-Ing a-frontage of two hundred and seventy-six links to .Customs-st. West, three hun-dred and nineteen links to Nelson-Bt.. *xtdseventy-five links to junction,of both streets,comprising three roods twenty-one perches.

A plan of the property may be seen atthe Gas Oflice; Wjndhain-st "'. Tenders to be for a teem,of Seven, Four-teen, or Twenty-one Years. . . . '. Tenders marked,__ "Tenders -for.-Leaping," and,.to be lodged at .the Officeof- -\Vyndhana-st,.'o'n or be-fore '-il o'clock- U.m. on the 25tli prox.",'"-By,order of the. Board/ of .Directors.

", ,' E. B; PABSONS.Secretary.'

Auckland, 31st October, 1807, ... .• • aqttAtics.

shoke yacht " club,

eaca to awaeoa, saturday,...„■ ... NPYEMBBE. 23.

Entries for all four. Classes• for above.Race will -be received at.the Clubroom,Bôresters, Hall, North Shore, till 9 p,mTO-MORROW. (Wednesday),. ,or at Mr.Wilkinson's Office till 5.30 P.m. First-andsecond prizes in each class.• • .WM.,'SINTON, • ,

-'■ - - .'-. Hon. Sec. .mbt Aim roras.(Continued from" Pajjo 1.) ■! • .

J OST, Remuera, November sth, Pink and■" drey,. Parrot Reward.—Apply StarOffice. ■, g7T OST, Sunday, Gold-mounted Anchor■*-* Brooch (keepsake); reward.—Apply No.3. Anglesea-st., Ponsonby. ' §4T OS!', on Saturday Queen-st. wharf,"■-• Purse, with name inside.—Ke-ward on leaving same with Mr Kpbb, North-cote Perry Office. i" " ; 30

on Saturday Night, Collie Pup,-*-* answering to name of Barney. Anyone returning same to No. 4, .Upper Vln-cent-st.'or Albert.Brewery, will be reward-ed. ....... ' .... 75■OOTLIL Man who,- fennd TJmbreUa top'» grandstand, Bllerslie, Saturday,, pleaseleave at Brown's, Hatter; reward; owner'sname" oh handle. 97

TLAUNICE, Your •Kit- at Prospect House,"•*-* Mannkan-rd., Parhell. 7g

QOUNTY QF WAITEMATA.SUPPLY AND DELIVERY.OF 120

CUBIC YARDS METAL, "VAIKUMETBBIDING.

100. Tenders for the above contract aroinvited'up- till noon of WEDNESDAY the27th inst. Speciflcatlons at Oratia PostOffice, also ■H. MUNRO WILSON,County EngineerCounty Office, 16th November,' 1907.

"CTERGUSON'-S MINING AND SMELTING■■*■ ' . CO.i LIMITED.All Shares ■in .the above "Company, ohwhich the Call, due and. payable on the30th September, 1907, has-not been paid,.

will.be sold by Auction by Mr R. Ci CARRat his Mart, Anckland on:TUESDAY, November 26th, 1907,..at 12noon, unless the said Call be paid on orbefore the previous day at the Office of theCompany. •: • - •'• • - . •SEESING H. MATTHEWS,'- ' '. ;„ ■ ; ' ' Secretary. .Anckland, November 19th, 1907. ' '.-

U.A.C*.. DiRuros-/JyvXSJR, pon-sonby lodge,

' • smoke-. socialVvwayßr in celebration of theTV TWENTT-FIRST ANNI' VBRSARY

Will be held in "ST. GEORGE'S HALL, onWEDNESDAY Evening, 20th November,

commencing at 7:45 sharp.Prosxamme of exceptional mertt has been

prepared,. Refreshments provided. .Tickets:, Mjembers of.the Order, 1/; ■.... ',' , ..yisitois 2/v-.-.v.- . .' , .. . ! 1■.-■:■• -.-. J-.8, BBlilj, Secy. I

AX.E of Work, 2.30.tc 1&i>.ln_'. BOW, TO-MORROW, 0%. NotC»-rd4

MiSßlou Hall. .Trams pass, the-door, -83

_ . ... ■' '■ - FOB SALE. ' ■'■■y/y:T7«OR SALE, .up-to-date 5-roomed House,;■*?.■ all conveniences, Ponsonby, near.-reser-

Star'Omce.- ' :; ;St:nSOIt*SAIiK, BoardiDghouse, 12 rooms", near■■*-':■.. .town;* 9*boarders; price- £110.—Apply.Mrs~-H'ealSy's Kegistry,: Pitfcst:' .'•': •[A/fX.• EDEN' TRAM ■ T-ERMINBe; King's

Allotment:for- Sai&laierated' positipii.' -.Godd' view,~. Cannot be*built outÂddress at?.■; ;Sknpson's Store,jiiiug's. View-rd.. ' ' '~.': "■ ; ...V, . ..-..% .- '•'*

TT^PSOM—CLOSE TOi-i . COMPOKTABLE H&TJSE.. ' ' (Sljc; rooms, "bath, pantry .scullery. .Large.

;-.-,- {■■■■ section, j≥570;,,,,, ■■■-•■ ■ ■W. FLOYD HAEKOB AND CO., ;

■•••' ■■: lti,-. Shorthmd-et: :Orjcp?—Mx: : iSDtiN. (uear .. part),,- one

from.proposed' - •■'■•'■.•-.'. . Xram- Ijine— - - • ■ ■"- ■'WELL-APPOINTED" NEW RESIDENCE,: ■• 7,Large Booms,and? Office's ' . ■

HOT WATEK SERVICE:1Venetian'Blinds.'-.-, : . Finished in: very best style.- '■■■■■We confidently; recommend', this" as a goodxinvestment. ■ - : -- ■

W. FIIOXD. HAKSOP AND CO.,_. ~ . - ..' 18.; Sho'rtland-st.-- .-■ -i3, /LdK — DEVOKPOR'T.: A• LOVELY'lO^xXJfJm; Little -Home,. -6'-roome;- fr.s.;- gas-throughout; pat w.c; orchard; fowi-run. ,XfJKfi —NEAR C.BffiJLJS>i«tHAM.iBEACHt *JV--Wen-built New Honse,- 7 rooms,etc.; return veraudaH; beautiful finish.;,sec-tion; 53 by 200.. : ' ■' '•"■ •.":' " .-• • '-~..4?QQft —MOUNT ~EiJ>SSi. Superior Reslâ«rf«7.£7V;deace, bls.p:;; gas; hofaand cold"water;'briilt latest style: section 66-4by 250. ■ " '.": ;■ - .: .'■"', '. ' ri>f»f*K —GffiANGE-ROAD. New' House,. S.d*\t\MJ. rooms; b.p.s.; gas; hot and cold-water; -all conveniences; retnnr-verandau. .'•*?TKfV-1- 1 MOUNT EDEN-(Elevated posi-3i:4t>V-ti6ri)-f — Fine" House,;T-7"8.5.;-nearly new;'Verandah 3tsides; land73 x-160. . •- • • •■ ; If'K7A —KO«WHAi-RO;Ap.—New' "House,?c&e#l'V/;>:6-~]£Xge rooms;- batfi;; etc":;:-gas,;Hot and:cold water> bay .window; -jetunTverandah. ■ ■. • •"- • ■. -'.' . ■ *■■-' ■'■&7(\(\ — WALTERS-KpAD;: (close todJiUUi Mount'■..'■■ EbSkiJlTriJadJ. 'Fine Resi-dence, Tfooins and conveniences; -hiskposi--tion. '' ' ■•' ' ■' ... . . .- . ■-;-.-;■■- W.. FLOYD HARROP AND CO:,' ;18; Stiortiand-s't, '" " ' '■

fiRAND 'pAKE. TpSTAME.

' '■'■■ :"jfi;«EEN ;T -.'?•:•::•■ :'■ADJoiNING CORNWALL PARE.5 Minutes from Train." ...13. Minutes from Gars."' .' • *-. ABSOLUTELX THE BEST. AND' "'

HEALTHIEST SITES AVAILABLE.'FOR A NICE HOME'■OR' FOR: IKYEST-

■-' .-■- ■ - mest;■•'. - '•':■■■ '~,- "•

-....- , easierly slopb. -< •'rich- v.olcaxic soil. \WELL SHELTERED. . -.. -. .■= '• - " BEAUTIFUL- SURROUNDINGS.:Sites are. 93ft.by,..22ft,each.L,..:. . : .Train Fare by Season Ticket about-2d per. .trip. 40 trains"daily. .'!. "> Terjnsj lOnerfoiitth. Cash. '.

Plans on' application to - •• ' -.'... rpHOS. Tj>■-..--/r«AHILL,.-., .., '.: .':..'. '', : . ' .95,: QUEE^ST;.;.:;..;'....-.,'.-.' . -.-.. '; '..Opposite Fqrt-st.-. -'i '= ' \NOTE. This Estate offers- a splendidopportunity to purchasers.to secure an idealResidence Site, and on the duplication ofrailway line should rapidly increase in'value,. --.-...-.. • -•-- •--.-., PLAN: ON PROPEgTY. ..[:!"jQHEA P' ! -jQ o:T T.A.-G, E\ S.

— LINCOLN-ST., PONSONBX-i----f-'oVVc Cottage;. 4: rooms'; Oargs), bath,scnllery, wasUhouse, with fixed tubs and-copper, large -workshop; nice- local allotmentAlso COTTAGE, 6 rooms, every conveni-ence; one door from tram. -Always well.let. Price only £350.LAKE TAKAPUNA—A BARGAIN, ONPRO/POSED TKAM KOUTE-f-1% "Acres, cul-tivated. Cqttag*, 3 rooms. Price, only £190.AX\T, iXJjEAD AND fV).r-T9 and 81,. t v »- \X.y . . --.j; \y *7TJHE rOACIFIC piiEARING.;Tqp6uSE.

iHALJI, QFL,COMjrRRGjB/,;HIGH-ST; -(Tw»Doors from VICTORIA-ST.), AUCKLAND:---■--■■■ -'Phone" 2206. :''"'.':'.)''■

E. J. Mp-RPHY (Prop.sietpr);"J ■''■}■•• 5Aoctione'er,' 'Hotel." BroTcer," and' Valuator,Bosiness and Property Salesman."HOTELS—CITY, COUNTRY, SUBURBS,NORTH AND SOUTH ISLANDS.• i Printed- Hotel List-free; ■''■ 'FARMS—AII Sizes.* Catalogue Free. V,-'PROPERTY LIST— Post Free. Also,Business List.'. ■■■, .:- -HBRE ARE BARGAINS. ■■' :- V. BOARDINGHOUSE—Accommodatton, 30;heart of cits; everything for £300. ■BOARDINGHOUSES—£IIS,. £175, £210,£250, to £750.- ;-.: -..:, •.,-. -' *'GROCERY.—No. opposition;" eit. 30 years;rent 15/; trade- £125 -month. • Price, includ-ing horse and cart, £180. -; ' -' '■'■''■GROCERY and .-Mixed Biz.—Trade fi»month; can-greatty: increase; rent small.Price £180. ■ '■■■■■ i .GROCERY—General lines; clean stock;rent.,3o/; can guarantee -this- place;., rare-chance smart couple. £125. with horse anilcart. Snip. - -GROCERY—Busy, street; fine shop;'rent'25/; fine profits. . ■■".:■STATIONERY Biz.—Rare chance; must- sell at once. £85. ' -*-■!

TOBACCONIST and Hairdresslng Sal-loon—One at £85, another £110. - -. :i :HAM, BEEF; and! Poultry (lease 4 yearsworth money alone)—Everything £-115. ■ >BLACKSJIJTKS BueineseWill sell, or lease.- Have others. -•-- lv

TEA ROOJr&Tî3OO,.. £450, £500. Cafes,.£4OO, £1000.. ... • r -..- ■ -BaVeries-r£450,.. £850,.-.£1100.: PateutMedidne, £40. • ■■' '■ ' • • ;- !FISH AND OY-STER Biz.—£3s.' Confec-tionery, £110.'' Fruit and Confectionery,

£220.: . - "-. ;- ■•-■ : s--- ■■'.'■ , •'

JTRNBST ryphsON,:.-.. LAN© AGENT,'.■■■''■ i--'":'HAS FOR SALE—, ■ VX^ftfPX—REMUERA, close to tram—New

**""—"-> well-built House", 6' rooms,front reom 17 x 12ft-diningroom IS s 12Ct,bedroom 15 x 12ft, kitchen 17 x 12ft; bath,,pantry,, and other rooms large;—washhouse,coper and tabs, wood and coachhouse etc •volcanic allotment, 75-x .260ft; hetiges; goodview. Must bfr-sold; .ownefi teavine Auck-'.land. Terms. ' ' •■ :(i047).<?fift~JGEEEN- • AUotmentt*'Vu- 50 s. Soft,.-volcanic,- clear of stone.

■. ■ • ■ -' ..'■'.- ,■.- .■ - (1044)*?XS\ -.CASH, BAL..-. £160 (no interest)—.=»-«JU NEW LYNN, 15mins from station!—10 acres Land; must be sold.- (1123)'ÎJTif1 JTif^GRAFTO]s>Rl:>-' W secttOQ—•CW--MJIV.. Boardinghonse, 10-Tooms' everyconvenience. Mnst be-sold.- ..—.:-.-.mo X,ET, furnished ;House,-6 rooms, Devon-.-■- port, 35/ week. - ■■..■'!:- ■"TX7'ANTED, 5 or 6-roomed House near«™o

<i?sonby"rd:' for 6ash; a,*00* £60°- :MONEY -TO LEND ON ANY:APPROVED~.. . ... :. . SECURITY. .' • ;; ' ' fRNEST ViOLSON,. ,LAND'AND. FINANCIAL A&EJST, :" :31, Shortland-st (nearly opp. StaY ,6mce).

J. ■ jpO;.N"E'B,v■: . . - AUCTIONEER,- ■• - ; - '/'■ ' ' ■?-.LAND AND ESTATE' AGENT,VICTORIA AND LOENB.STS.,. . -Ml?. EDEN, three minutes from

cwOMV car and .tram -terminus —House, 5 rooms, bath, scullery; washhouse,copper, tubs, Corner Allotment 7& x 150.Easy terms. , . ,< •■•■i£/79P£—CRUMMER 6'. rooms, wasbihouse,, etc., -groundlaid out in garden and lawns; tarred foot-paths; Corner.. Allotment, '52 -s 116. Terms,cau -be arranged.--P-Q9K—WAl,t/BBS4j"OAt); MT. EDEN—emPAjU New Brick House, 6 .rooms,StaTjle. etc."; veratTdah. baKk and Iront;coachhouse, etc.; Allotment 82 x 1Q0; £325cash; balance "can remain."P*7OK — DRIVE, EPSOM — New,°"» *-*•'" Villa, T rooms, conservatory, bath,hot and icold water service, tiled -hearthsand grates;- Allot- 66 x 195; £225 caaa;balance can remain. ' "."■'•:LEffTH HAXL ESTATE, KINGSLAND—. Allotmeats 22/' to 35/ per ft. ' rfP-MERALDiHTLL.EPSOM — Corner Al-■** lotanent 100■■ x -150; 90/ per.-ft, " 'TTING EDWARD-ST., 3fT. EDEN—ThreeAllotments: £3 per ftMT. BDBN—Three Splen-did Allotments-66-r 130; 60/ per ft

?JSJ": '.O : T -.-I.- :-C E.

DR. STOPFORD begs to Intimate to ilspatients :that■ Tie "has from theSouth, and ■ has; resumed, his practice, -anilmay be consulted at his usual ' flours," at

9&

' '-"■■. HOB :RfrT.T! :-.:,\ ■THREE KINGS -ESTATE—SUBURB AN. FARM—Modern.Villa,. with;every. con-.ventence; 6 rooms and, useful, outbuildings,,stable; cowshed, cartshed;' loft,' dairy, fowl;houses; piggeries; etc;;; 1)i--acres; of the- beetland' Iα.the ■ Auckland district. Easy-terms£1730. --■■■ ■" . .'-■-. •. ■

:,:.?:-. "«" ■■■ :■ \-■•; ~,. .. -• -H.M. :.AB.CApE. . ...".1.. \fTjEBN..ER-STREET,- : CITY.—BUILDING'•*».' :ALJEiOTMBNTS .FOR ..LEASE,; 50YEARS,,:.at..ar .yesy Low Rental.;' Two-thlrda valuation:' for, improvements- at endofiltenn.-■ ■-■ ', ■'•"■ '' ... , .... '..-

----..,.. :- ";tLm.. arcade.. ■.',-.■. ■ -:- ■■■

prrEEMONX:ST., PONSO3SBY," Comfort-■•*' able- Residence,.. T rooms,' bathroom/scullery,: and", conveniences;,' large allotment,stabling; orchard,' and' garden. This pro-perty is just off the twun.' line"; bigi postytion. £HOO. .' . ■--.-■' •- ~-.. ' ■•.- : - "'''

■ . ' : . -JjJEWCOMB,. i/ '-.HVMj: ARCADE. "'•" ' ''"

■'■'" ■ ••■•"""■" . ;TO' LEND VARIOUS SUM'S ON FRKE-'•■;'•- HOLD SECURITY. A1.5 PES CENT

! ;. -IKTEEEST;;. .'-..' . . . .'.;■,■■.'■,.■..;

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:;■"; '•H .M. ABCADE. '" "

.'fTTHE PICK OP WAIK4KEEEI EAKGES"'-*-'' ■ —ideill Spot for Coontry Home.—147 •Acres, mostly in' native bush.' Will, sell Sections of 10 or 20 Acres if desired;"SS'fier acre.. Easy-terms. "'•

■■■■-- ■'JStsyvilÊ ;'N r̂c??*B-■'''■''■■•■;■ -. H.M. ARCADE.:> ■.•■■-. \mb -■■ "■' lease;; ;.-" queen-street.—■■*- Centrally situated 'Shop "at a reason-able rent; cellar accommodation if-required-'also-Shojps la-Newmarket. ,

.-•;".:•;•■■;;•, ■'■: >'i>..}-i- \ :'hSCABCADE; '".:; "^v;''-Jpi O;- ;;Bv;V- S .A',;:.,,li v E.• ... ] '.GKEY-STREET.'EABiqSLii^'.: ~ 'Comfortable Home, 5 rooms, bataroonvpantry,7'eopper,:- patent, rw.a; ..patfcs- tarred• and.sanded; j £450.:.... •„ ......' . (25&L).r.-s THE-DRIVE, EPSOJL:'":. -.'■"■'Charming "Suburban Residence,." 8 -rooms,

bathroom, scullery,, coachhouse, etc.; large'first-lass- volcanic soil, free from

.stone. This house Is. well finished"through-out, and- includes Venetian blinds, lineapress,'-cupboards, .dresser; "etc. ' £1800 :'•■'.'' "• ■ ;<V;£:"7'/' ■•, "'■'■'-..-■ l2aSLi: v;■■ :- ;iNEAR-yETEBANS' HGMH. W'f

Ciioice Ailotm'ent, m'grass and fenced .11icres,,.£lSQ.4iid.-2:acses £208. Easy, terms.

•■■-• -V■..''■■ JTEWCpMB,: ";, .■ --' ". '".■'.:H!.i£ ARCADE. " ' ' ,■ ' '' ■ S,:! ".'-"-Jl^-*- :^-->'

! ; .: HOUSE AND ESTAXB/AGENT,; " '.', '"-• 6%" ATJCKLAND, •X? yfOiftf — BTJENLETV-XBKBACE — Ui>-rf-^*^"-l **date Yilia,_:4:'rooms, ; ev-ery convenience; level Allotment. DONilFORGET,'trams soon pass.'' \ .".."": ] :,i

EPSOiI — VILLA,6- rooms, B.P:S.V" hot and cola..water; :J' acte: bestVuv.olcanicr land ;-■; lovely'view;; half the land,, if desired. .. - -•■•'■.pJKOA — PAi.cE-AVenue — sousel;of.<i<iKjv jioojns; bath,, e't'd;'Section 50 sloO; CLOSE TKAJdSry ~.■"' " '■■■}-.:X*-OA?i IEBLAND-ST.:■. A--. Cottage, '-5■cW^tti»,-roomSv: and' .Ailot 33 '*■C'Ckftfl — HANDY- LITTLE FARM, Great

■<****w"-Sonth-riv iteresi>-nearly> ciilevel; watered by stream; spoil -House ~and"aaiiy; . iiay ehed, "cow' she'd;- - etc:;'-"nearcreamery/statloJC "store.£firSifl 'êaxjßiA?::\:mmm2.~ii3£L

S.ubstaatial- Vaia^.on.concrete, and.'porch; wasji-house, fernery; Allot 50' x134. ' ':: KBinjEKi;— House,' 6 rooms,'• '•V bathi and-all cqnv-eniences; large■Section; 183ft.,.'frontage,-by=l3oft.v.--r - "EEMGEEA— Large Building, area-- 133Tt1 frontage by 4501t. WANTEDIREMUEKA-— Large. Building.Area, 133£t.frohtage'/by 45Uft."'Offer wanted. ' ,J;":'A,;';.'■&> '■* ■■*:■:*' ?•,--:'.: '6S. QtJEEy-ST. '. ;. ;... " ■AT"O5^5 .. J\A»M-;----,l?i?:. pi/ >EEB OF THE>dmM.. t//j CHEAPEST AND PRETTIESTKABMS.in the.Auckland- Province, compris--irig 1250 acres, -with beadtifTil Homesteadof 9rrooms,. and all ■ conveniences;• miles of

i plan.tation.; Well fenced and silb-dividedinto,numerous paddoclis;, lovely riverr-bound-ary.etocked withtrout; carrying 1500sheep,besides horses-and cattie.' Two miles fromlailway:.station." > ■ -. • • ..• •A' VP' |T>EAD AND ./>©., .7», and 8V

.it! jÛLDQOH.. AKD:.. jg-AX;.*' HOUSE AND LAND- AGEMTS,'' '■

''.%'.-. --"'■'■ Next-Bank N.Z, " -■"■■''■:

'! liV '.'■'■ '.'?hone"2l9<" ".'-'"' ■'..'■'.TTTANTED, House Property in all part»:'» V: :of city and suburbs to replace' areceotsalesl Casii clients waiting! '--■':■ . :Cân^r- 5 Booms' jWashr

Iv choose, copper, tabs, gas stove,tiledgrates, gas flees, eteelceilings. , Section60 x.20i. Close to; trams. Ideai horn*. ;■ -■4?K*>?» REIiUEBA -7-r:5-rooms.--and 2i'owO—O acres, waeh-hoase, copper, tubs,bath, etc.; aleo joining, acres can be•purchased. Gheai,. ■-■• " ~■"- "• ■ ••• ;'*"■ ■-~

J£—6 -zooms, *, _gas, batia,:3wO>t>Vf twashrhouse, copper, tubs, . etfclSection .96" ±145.:

'■'£jf~l Qi'Â— HOBSOK-ST:'—Brick■ 'house, workshops • and houses

showing rental of £2~5/.FGR SALE;'■" Ellerslfe, 6 rooms, Section,

66 x liSO;' Venetiau' bllnai," washhouse,:! copper, .tubs, city water; ,£SOO.,/^<SEI •'LXNN CaU parts)—Properties.from' iOl: te £1200. -. ■- ."■•,' V ;

BEST...PART-"'".-<>«•. GltßlSiXVtJV LYNN"•—=' Beautiful Horn):(aew) *df T lofty-and spacious rooms, iwiniigas. fires in each; gas* -stoye, Venetianblinds, itacandesceut burners','steel tceilings,washhouse, gas under copper; tubs, Sec-tion-02.1 IIS; also, 'stable-and coachhouse;one; minute fronttram."Easy terms.:.jQKfUi— VINCENT-ST.- Nice- 5-room■oWtW/lf ed.Hpnse; every.1convenience.'V?/4jf>A* —"iVONDALB- — 7-roomed'om/tXrsJ House, I acre -land, fenced,well * laid out, lovely .. view; citywater, . washhouse, workshop, bath * hotarid cold; front/ and back entrance; 5'■minutes' station. '. 7" '.XJOSJ,fi g- AVONDALE,— .House,," 7-(WUyv rbome; ,i..acre; concrete' paths;cowshed, caxtshed, io-wiho'use,i washhonse,good well; small orchard; three minutes'staflon. ' .- , . -..-.:.~ - CENTRAL REGISTRY, • ' ~:: . F?rc>ranserlane. ' :

..-.awEtttaaiA,;gT.' JOHN'S ' [

3 MINUTES' FROM STATION—NEW VILLA, *and offices) etc. • iited,. grates, steel.and-plaster.ceilings; all latest. improvements; bath, hoi and cold water• service;.gas every room. Cards to view •')X?"7'7?\—GREY LYNN' — "BEAUTIFULi 3-*AO RESIDENCE-of' "6 large -loftyrooms and offices;.almost new; every.con-;V«nience.. Corner section. An exceedinglycheap property. Rent from term -let £1

"p."W." "Good investment: ' ' -•■ -"- '■'. r

i4?i 1 C/y—BEAUTIFUL HOUSE of eight: fcr+-1-V>v large rooms, seuHery,' -pantry,'and bathroom; outbciWings, withevery con.venience; corner allotment, Stanley Bay. A. most desirable property. " Also," Sections,from---£2 10/ and.upwards in same locaiti.(OiECTION In Wapiti-avenue, Epsom, 931tyJi. .by 201ft Price, on application."SECTIONS .in Aberfeldie Estate, Front-:ages; 66£t to aOOft. • ■ . s \.;..:■.._..-.-—JOso,. — -.."■CJECTIONS in Stanley Bay, N.S., at mode-*~* rate prices, in rayourite localities.Apply to ... ,-. .

v ' ■ ' ' f^^WPfmp;.HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AGENT, • ■30,» (CTITf CHAMBS2KS, E VW3TOKIA-ST*,

F-?-- .= second-hand; srfeciailwî^fejr

Laid',\i- H^bM?-.^«ngs,7shOri!eilt^

,Qoy Price; S7S.

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can be- arranged.. . J T«UHouses and. aliormen^f„!gL/. -.Oaf■'■'■ ■■ ■ \-' :. .suburb., .;,•?*:"a-'-.nej■pi;o-B/-\;- • './......--^P??^--^,CKUMMEB-ED.

_CHofe^^l^î*ORTHCQTE >-\.House,"Vsi.washhoose, •**»*- -mentrflneiviei?Sb\>^(i; , to-'-Sulphnr;B«P :̂ .^.^fr.tcw,-ALBANY-RD. — ffiosi '-';'■J;T< ■■" 80?,TGU&ST. ■ - - -,T .-.-•,.:. t»FRAMKLIN-RD;.- —>Bon<»-J --Ti".* *'liisadUEltA. r- ■a.abewtt'.'ie"''",.*. per. ft -" • : -.1 ' ■*■ -,T-**l"B|

■■■•.•••• ."wanibd: «..:.■'«-.--lfltttt, ■ Bide-streeti leveli 'Boe»»i. -L :, clof^to.-.tr*m^^^g|:•. : . 13,MININ.G■CQAII^μ-,

•■• ■"--'' ---IBgcHJUwSil'iiw''rpo- ORvfainEg^gg

,or/iterd,i.etC.-"-Wharf-'S-;proSs?Jfreight:and: easy access toAnd^'i^S

on a .beautiful sheUy beach,."iitJwtiJjSfrom: Jtown.-..House* with- 70ft of' verandSE o X̂.siaes, 7fee-t.-wide;■patent w.c;;:also" s.taDle,;.coacaliorae, bulhouse/ ii bathing ■■■ houses;": Jnst Mtt-1«»years; ground laid out ■ in;betntttuTlitii._>'-■.;-:.-' --shrubs and-Viewinnsiirpassed.: Splenaid. tattinj,bat,• :. -.' - '•".'' ing; fishingi . -,':Easy terms, or would ezcoaore. -'fWedaopening-, ifor TeaApply- y?:: 3." BOYLAN,,. VnlauaJMt.|QHfcAi?EST. - -P.ARM,.,. JfNV'.iWAûS

520 ACRES,'."aUuvial fiats, 280 seres ma.-all fenced:ana-.sttb.divjdea,:-12,'paddo<4iii:acres.' plonghahle..;.;WeU: wsmii';jHow, jrooms .and-all, necessary csaysiieices,udontbmldings. Only; 1J... railway," E.O,school, and" 2J.'".froin . Gtsinetallea; road."-^ ~:7-'■'- '■■ M' ■-.-• fc•■■... Sar further particularsi. appjyito''.

A- W> ■;T?>EAD.:.AND.;vso.laimd.a,,-ti..; V.v-y.'Xw . . ;.. r.v..v...ftCEû«r"EV ■ .'O.- ,̂- A ' ■■ S. . -A.W "1.."-'!■:4-\\ ■ J ■; EPSr mtc;'----) "." Corner' of-CJWjde^ra;j::i3arNewr4t'

•-■ :■-jjhe-7Property-bj' Mr.";J." -Wy:.Walter,Consisting 'of pracacaDj;p' Srnvmed

•Htiose, t«e■' |«wltrnd,"vricKest,"volcaiiicT 'sou; ei«yitedjost

•""tioßr';- festefuly; wiUchoicest flowers, . frait,c-.and; .-.'orniimenfiltrees, etc' Extensive'view 6?er whofc coun-try.; Three jninutes* walKifromvtiijiis.

W...FRATER.AND SOJ{, n!frXfc««"t'/-V" TKAIN- TO- \: - - '■•-'7 rooms, 4-"Acres',we have; 5" acres to- cut rip,%<aib;-£llft;. Train cheaper-thai trant **" 'BALEANTXNE AND-CO., 123; '^JSBIHH

.-Ul''.'.'..-;iioingt:.-.^q.îjg^,;,,;,Hl/TONEX:—You can BorroVr.y:M6nei; «■.4*feEirsta'nd: .Second:.Mortg»ees,.Bii»reitother .approved security, froai;:P,- B.: W,liamson and Co., Fort-st, netf Gr'.P.O.

0 YOU WANT MONEY?-tWV toi-i'Large' arid -Small Stans:* to Eend *Mortgage at Vferj-.Low-'Kate of Intenst-i:Ewlngton. and; Baker; Estate. Agentl. .ONEY -TO LEND bnrapprorW;rwMj.'Securities- In sums'vt from £a> if

:W.' ■•& ■ Cochrane^ -WecoUOffice, 40,. Suortland-st;, . ■;'•,-'; ~.TLT.OyEX. TO , LEND-'J*%. ::SECUKITY. at.Lowest.B^t»::'ARCH.'BUCHiKAN," '....■'• ■ : -SoUcitoi-, -VqLCAN-aAig.. _MOSKX TO LEND OM-MOBTOiM

■ ■.... ~-•■- . -. ■ «rv-^-•:'-"'vi-'-__,FIIiST-CLASS FREEHOLD SBCinUlia.v.-.v..- W. CO f.KMAN,"•;' ,Solicltnr and".Koiary; Cyclic; lift.,QMO*

MOXEX Leut.ou; from-Kirte, »;»*Society Shares, on Life Ins. rUB*

-or on JjTarniturejV withoct removaLvßoaiHstrictly ponodentiaii--ai. -W eUesley-st:, oppostte yuMcIJto^

''M.'.-curity, at LowestBUTTON and £o:; Wya"iiha»&i «*land.-. . .. ..... '' ■".'. .■'; '. '-"Ji*. -_^

ril/rONEY-Lent pi. iroifl.-JML .aecietfs S.haree, on:ißeMJis.''&>»*;or on leunfltoi-e, -yniicwf _..«»-ness ■ strictly -coinSeaSai.—"HEBAOiD,"- ,"3V. jipguOn-«""-LiujaryV . : .""'.:'.. .*"'..""'■ -:ITOSEYvTO LEND A'f-M. RATE -

'' A- ANPi''■TtgsStoS* ~■■■.'■SOLICCTORS; SHOBiriff<l»ggg^.

niiKJNKY TO LEND onJM, security, at Lowest ■■J-BAUME AND .SISGEB, ; .'- J

Solicitors,:''whifalaer'. Cliainbe* ;■".. t>. TTCjndhainr^t. , -.--• '^.

I have (Money to Lend"«ii Moirtjiie *Lowest trnrrent Kate;of IntKest- . ;~;' -..../ ■^■.WA^', Br*

■ / AT CUBBENT •BAIW ..- .-»'• ■

■/ rapier;...and; ■ J^3"..; j/" .barristers" and' sOCfcrroB*-:j

N'B MONEY TP:LEND:onat.iow Bate .of;taterest.. ... VICTOBXA ABC*I).E<. QUEEN-ST-. j^^^M^.

.;. V6^ •■-";*■■■"*On Mortgageß, Promisso^No^vÎ^,

Bond Jewdlery,. * ; ,Bills Discounted' at - ■• ,

, VICTORIA-Sôppo^JWi^^--——— v6J* babriSeb and' soucitob.

acmbt'-chambebs.;: :;';:,.-v-:, ;,-;v .- -S,'SWi&NSOJ*eT-:r _^-

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$Page 3: . \ . . . :..2 .! - Papers Past$
THE GAMING BILL.

PREMIER IN-EARNEST.

POSSIBLE PROTRACTED PASSAGE.

(B- Telegraph-—Parliamentary Reporter.)

* ''.J , WELLINGTON, Monday.Tie House to-day resumed the inter-

m-ted debate on the report of the com-jajitee on the Gaming and Lotteries Bill.'Mr Herries regretted that the com-

-dttee had reported on the bill duringthe'absence of some members. The new. lanse insertedby the committee,prohibit-

-jr_T the publication of dividends in theWrpapers, was the height'of ridiculous--«« for while they prohibited a paper-ring that a horse paid £2 dividend,;theyaUowed it to publish bookmakers'odds, and say that the price was 2 to 1.

Sir Jos. Ward said he was going to doUs-rery.best to put the bill through this

However, he was quite preparedto allow the bill to go hack to the com-mittee so that it might receive furthercasideration. He was desirous of pass-ing this legislation, in order that they,i|r_,t not have arepetition of what hap-pened in Chri-tehurch, when bookmakersbettm0, outside the Kiccarton lawn werejentemed to two months' imprisonment.■j-jjJe a nn__b_r of men inside were al-lowed to go free,and toldthey were very

-finem-n. That was an outrage, and thejcimer"they had legislation placed on.thegtitnte Book to stop it the tetter.• :___-.• __awrysaid in allhis experienceof

' £0 years in Parliament, he had neverfbtmd ahi-reported on the same day asthe evidence was taken. The Premieriad made a -mistakeby the course he tookB committee- If he (Mr. Lawry) hadlad any support on the committee, such

hill would not have beenthrough in 40 minutes, and in

iost indecent haste. He (Mr. Lawry).-stood absolutely alone in opposing the

drastic-clause regarding the publicationof "dividends by newspapers.

Mr.' Massey said there were clausesin thebill which did not tend to minimise

■;t]B-gambling evfl, but rather intensified- 'jf ana made matters a very great dealworse than, they were at present.'Mr. Major hoped the Premier would•not attempt toput this bill through this

'gessan, wflly nUly, and in a mutilatedf-D". _

The.Premier": Not willy nilly. I pro-; pose to ask the House to put it throughbefore we go away.

Mr. Major: Well, that means keepingparliament a very great deal longer.. ThePremier: No doubtit does.

Mr. A_L. D. Eraser claimed that pro-per, and mature consideration had notbeen given, to the bill by the committee,and it should he referred back. He feltsme that never had the totalisator trem-bled on the brink of destruction morethan at the present moment. If a mo-. ' hon .fere moved to-day for its abolition,he would' vote for it, to show his abhor-

{race of.the action of the Christchurchnags-rate in sending the men prose-cuted by the Canterbury Jockey Clubtoganl. The stewards of clubs, who onthe: one hand condemned bookmakers,

"asked for them at Hunt Club meetings(the.same stewards acting), where there

-was no totalisator. The proposed bill-was a travesty on legislation, and the."Preimer hadbeen led by clerics.-Mr. Aitken said there would be no

____e__ent"of this-questionuntil the-total-"-.. is-torwasabolishedand bookmakers done

''" >way with." -': --'rMr. WiHoid,-chairman of the commit-feeto:whom the bill was referred, saidthe Premier would do well to withdrawlis'motion, for it was of no value. He. would move that in such cases as thatwhich occurred, at Christchurch, '-^that

'every man should'be tried by his fellowmen,by a jury.Every clause in this billph-vided that the S_M. should be prac-.fically omnipotent.-He PremierTrithdrew his motion, and

ttereport of the committee was orderedto'lie 65 the table. The bill, therefore,

■ias not go backto the committee. Itwas;set derffn for committal next sitting,day. i' . -":

' SOME. NEW PROPOSALS.■ lie interest taken in the "Gambling•Kfl is shown by batch of proposedsaentbnentswhich have been circulated.

"Mr. Daroy wants toensure that total-satedividends shall be paid out even toarenas, and that'on and after Sep-

" teiber 1, 1908, the number of days on,«*iithe.totalisator shall be used at"all(ace meetings shall be reduced by one-hxUi of the number existing at the timeofrtliepassing of the Act.•; IMr.; Jennings has given notice of.mo-

'tka to prohibit under a penalty not ex-tteding £100, the reception by racing

.'ddeof totansator investments otherCan cadi or a cheque drawnupon a bankte&g in New Zealand. He also pro-'pcees that the Government shall appoint' nspectorSjOne of whom shall attend all**£ meetings where the totaJisator is«*d, and whose duty it shall be to seefiat-all-investments are properly record-edoiLthe totalisator, and to check andwrfcify the same,-and generally see thatfttprovisiansofthe Act are lawfully.caT-Esd out. A charge of one-eighth pereat in", addition" to any. percentage nowdaiged shall be deducted- . from thelerarae: of the totalisator, and shall bepayable .to the Government. Such sumauJlbe applied to paying the salaries of«cmembers of theHouse of Representa-wes. . .

A STRANGE FATALITY.;. CBy-Telegraph—Oira Correspondent.)

TAUMABANUI, Monday.fatality occurred at Wai-

™™ yesterday, when Charles Wise, af«elayer, was picked up with a broken?*t It appears that he had been clean..{ji 7* ehi™Ky:of his house, when he■Jnw» i fround, but, in giving cvi-at the inquest, Dr. Cairns made thestatement that .the- deceased

5™ dead before,he fell from tha.roof.cause of: death was.heart disease,ff ,̂ Tetttrned a verdict agreeingthe medical evidence:»t*-Tvased"was 31 years of-age, and' £? "f■ F-W- of Wakefield-oa^'; - had ■•'been employed.casuaUy

past six years.a,memter of the Loyal Good In-g* M-IJ, hadleW9â ■êct?d-Noble Grand> whenlirttoânsferred.to the KingCountry,ItsT^f0?65*^ 11 1"-8'office in consequence.

lodge are notifiedof the funeral arrange-

oa the body of Josephdajifw1-?' Who shot himse" on Fri-waikoura. near Oamaru, the onlyany indication of the

sola thesuiPide was that deceased"Hi bom,^ trotting horse for £40,Basset-™ ttdififerent one for £150.

Preyed on his mind.while temporarily

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PARLIAMENT.LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

(By Telegraph.—Parliamentary -fieporter.,LIBEL A_M_GNDM_ENT PROSPECTS.

WELLINGTON, Monday.The Legislative Council met at -10o'clock to-day. Replying to the questionwhether the Government would take into

consideration the State libel law in NewZealand, with a view to bringing it intoline with the statute law of England, theAttorney-General said he agreed that theEnglish system should be adopted of per-mitting the consolidation of actionsagainst a newspaper. Our libel law wasnot so fair nor so logical as the English.He would impress on his colleagues thedesirability of amending it on the linesof the English law.

CLASSIFICATION BILL.Upon consideration of the Public Ser-

vice Classification Bill in committee, theHon. Dr. Findlay stated that the Pre-mier had agreed to place the clerk andassistant clerk of the Legislative Councilupon the same footing as the officers ofthe other House. Amendments were madeamalgamating the proposed first and sec-ond divisions, and creating a first division,including all officers receiving £500 perannum or upwards. What were originallythird and fourth divisions are now secondand third respectively. In order to per-mit of temporary employees engaged onthe census and electoral work continuingin office for longer than six months with-out committing a breach of clause 16,an addition was made enabling the Go-vernor by Order-in-Council to authorisethe temporary employment of anypersonor class of persons for a longer periodthan six months if the public interest sorequires.

The bill was put through its remain-ing stages and finally passed.

PUBLIC HEALTH.The Public Health Amendment, which

had passed the Lower House, was com-mitted, read a third time, and passed.

CHINESE IMMIGRATION.The Hon. Dr. Findlay (Attorney-

General) moved the second reading ofthe Chinese 'Immigrants' AmendmentBill, which seeks to impose an educationtest upon Chinese immigrants.

The Hon. S. T. George, who supportedthe measure, suggested that the educa-tion test could be evaded by a China-man who escaped from a ship. The lawprovided that the captain could be fined£50, and the Chinaman a similar amountanaalsopay the £100poll tax if he wasiec-.ptured, but there was nothing aboutan education test. Under such circum-stances a provision should be added un-der which shipping companies would beobliged to sena tne Chinamen,back.

The Hon. F. Trask objected to thebill on the score of fair play towardsman and man, and towards nation andnation.

The bill was read a second time, and,when being considered in committee, theHon. J. Rigg moved to amend it by mak-ing the test consist of writing as wellas reading English.

Upon division tne amendment was re-jectedby eleven votes to three.

The bill was reported without amend-ment, and subsequently passed.CO-OPERATIVE DAIRY COMPANIES.

The Co-operative- Dairy Companies'Bill, remitted from the House-of Repre-sentatives, wasput t_rough all its stagesand passed

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.WELLINGTON, Monday.

FACTORIES BILL-In the House of Representatives to-

day, amendments. made by the Legisla-tive Council in the Factories Act Amend-ment Bill were considered.

The Minister for Labour moved thatthe House disagree- with the amend-ments.

The motion was carried on the voices,and managers were appointed to drawup reasons for disagreement with theamendments. ...

SHEEP TAXThe Hon. B~ McNab moved the second

reading of the Stock Act AmendmentBill, which was agreed to. It repealsthe Sheep Tax. Messrs. Hornsby andEll opposed the bill in committee, onthe ground thatsheep-owners never ask-ed for it.

These expressions of opinion met withconsiderable opposition, and the bill wasreported without amendment, read athird time, and passed.

PACKET LICENSES.The second reading of the Packet

Licenses BUI, moved by the Hon. J.McGowan, was agreed to. It makes bet-ter provision for the regulation of thesale of intoxicating liquor on boardship.

Mr. Aitken urged that absolutely nolicense should exist on these steampackets. -.

When it was proposed to go intocommittee on the measure, Mr. Masseyremarked that although he was not inopposition to it, he knew that it wouldbe opposed.

The Premier expressed surprise, andsaid he would drop the bill under suchcircumstances.

Mr. Aitken: "We want "no license."The Premier: If the hon. gentleman

•wants it he should carry it" on a votein committee.

"Mr. Aitken moved to amend clause4."so as to prohibit the sale or supplyof liquor on any vessel to a passenger.

This was lost by 37 votes to 19.Mr. Fisher moved to prevent the sup-

ply of liquor to officers or members ofthe crew.

The amendment was lost by 30 votesto 18.

The bill was reported without amend-ment, and put through its final stages.

ALLEGED WATCH-SNATCHING.Joseph Coles, defendedby Mr. Hackett,

was charged at the Police Court yester-day afternoon with having stolen asilver watch from the'person of ArtnieIrwin on Saturday last. Mr. Hendreyprosecuted.

Complainant stated that accused, inpassing her in a passage way near herresidence on Saturdaynight, grabbed herwatch, attached to a cord, and thenhurriedacross to a vacantallotment. Wit-ness screamed' for help, and ConstableQuinn arrested the accused. The watchwas found lying in the grass near thespot to which Coles had run.

Cross-examined by Mr. Hackett, Mrs.Irwin was positive of Coles' identity withthe man who snatched her watch. Shedenied having been under the influenceof liquor at the time.'' Upon the application of Mr. Hackett,who,explained'that he desired to find a,TfipuMwer witness, a remand was grantedn«ai'to-morrow.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.(By.-'. Teleg__tpK—Pari-amentarx Beporter.)

W___-__D__TON, Monday.HIGH CO______SSloN__.'S OFFICE. *The Hon. Kennedy MacDonald at-

tempted-to raise a . discussion in theI-gislative Council to-day upon a,number of improvements he wished tosee adopted in regard to the official re-presentation of the Dominion in London.He suggested a yearly rotation of officersbetween the High Commissioners' Officeand the Wellington Departments, andthat the office of High Commissioner forNew Zealand should not be held continu-ously by the same gentleman for a longerperiod than five years, as after some,years' absence from a young countrylike New Zealand, where progress anddevelopment was proceeding at a great

1rate, it was impossible to have an ac-curate knowledge of its people or it3conditions. The Attorney-Generalheldthat while an intimate knowledge ofNew Zealand was a necessarypart of theequipment of our High Commissioner itwas also necessary that he should havea close knowledge of English politics andquestions affecting New Zealand. Mr.Reeve's term would expire on 30th June,1908, and the' representations made byMr. MacDonald would be carefully con-sidered. Most of the employees in theLondon office were engaged in merelyclerical work which did not inolve aneed for an intimate knowledge of NewZealand. The Government had consid-ered the advisability of terminating thepresent lease, and establishing the officein a more central position, but wouldnot make the change owing to the exces-sive cost. Upon the Attorney-General'sisuggestion, the mover withdrew hismotion.

'THE METB-LE CASE.A deputation from the Meikle Commit-tee waited on'the Premier this afternoon

with regard to the present position ofthe Meikle Acquittal Bill. The deputa-tion,which was introduced by Mr. Aitken,urged that the bill should be put throughthis session.' The Premier, in his reply,said the numberwho were in doubt aboutthe bill'was at least 28, and of courseit could not be got through. As to com-pensation, his idea had been that the sub-ject should be referred to a Parlia-mentary Committee; but under the cir-cumstances he thought he was doing theright thing in referring the question tothe Court of Appeal. He was quite pre-pared to consider a suggestion that hadbeen made by Mr. Atkinson, that aseparate tribunal should be set up tohear both the Meikle and the Lambertcases, so that a final result would bearrived at. "We want to see commonjustice done to Meikle," said Sir Joseph.PUBLIC TRUST AMENDMENT BILL.I The amendments made by the Legisla-tive Council to the Public Trust OfficeAmendment Bill were agreed to in theHouse of Representatives to-night.

JOTTINGS.Leave of absence for the remainder

of the session, has been granted to Mr.J. Bollard, member for Eden.

The Harbour Board and BirkenheadEmpowering Bill, which has passed allits stages in the House of Representa-tives, was read a first time in the Legis-lative Council to-night.

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE.LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL'S OBJEC-

XIONSI(By Telegraph.—Parliamentary Reporter.)

WELLINGTON", Monday.The Divorce and Matrimonial Causes

Amendment Act raised a good deal ofdiscussion in the Legislative Council to-night, strong objection being taken tothe clause inserted during the_jprogressof the bill in the House of Kepresenta-tives, making seven years' lunacy aground for dissolution of the marriagetie.

In moving the second reading of themeasure, the Attorney-General said itrepresented proposals for which theGovernment were responsible, and. somefor which they were not. A clause hadbeen inserted enabling the husband orwife of a person who had been a lunaticfor seven years to secure divorce. Ifthere was hanging over a woman who be-came insane the haunting fear that ifthe■ insanity continued long enough thehusband would dissolve the marriage tie,he ventured to think this would stronglymilitate against recovery. He would askthe Council upon what side lay the ba-lance of justice or of expediency. Hisown opinion was that in this clause, and.the clause making imprisonment forseven years or more a subject of divorce,the Legislature would be making a newdeparture for which the country was notprepared.

The Hon. W. Beehan declared that in-sanity should claim sympathy instead ofbeing made a ground for dissolving themarriage tie.

The Hon. Dr. Findlay, in reply, saidit was. becoming known more and morein New Zealand that by means of anapplication for restitution of conjugalrights a method was provided of speedilyand economically securing divorce, with-out discredit to either side. .It amountedto divorceby mutualconsent, whichcouldnot be allowed. When a man married awoman, the law should take up the atti-tude of compelling them to make the bestof it before they gave it up.

The bill was read a second tin_-_THE BILL AMENDED.

In committee on the measure, the Hon.Dr. Findlay introduced fresh clauses em-bodying the provisions of the amend-ments inserted in the Lower House.

The ■ Council struck out clause-3 andsubstituted the following:—"On theground that the respondent has been con-victed of the murder of a child of thepetitioner or the respondent."• In of clause 4, the Attor-ney-General moved: "On the ground thatthe' respondent is a lunatic or person of■unsound mind,' and has been confined assuch in any asylum, house, or other insti-tution, in accordance with the provisionsof the Lunatics Act,-1882, for aperiod orperiods notless in theaggregate than tenyears, within twelve years immediatelypreceding the filing of the petition, andthat the respondent is, unlikely to recoverfrom such lunacy or unsoundness ofmind.*'

The Hon. W. Beehan stated: that al-though the. clause, had been improved itwas still objectionable.: Hoh/J.'Barr and Hon. J. T. Paul sup-ported: theiclause.

The clausewas adopted by twelve votesto ten.

TheAttorney-Generalmoved thatwhenthe ground of any petition for dissolu-tion of marriage is the lunacy or un-soundness of mind of the respondent, itshall be t_S duty of the Solicitor-Generalto take on behalf of the,respondentsuchsteps in the ,_natter of the hemay consider necessary in the interestsof the respondent. , '..,,

This was agreed to and the bill re-ported, read a third time, and passed.

PARNELL THE APATHETIC.

AND ITS DISGUSTED CO_NC_______S.The abortive 9 efforts of the Parnell

Council to arouse the enthusiasm ofborough ratepayers sufficiently to obtaintheir consent to a loan for the erectionof public baths and a borough libraryand reading room, caused a little com-ment among the borough fathers lastnight.

Mr. S. W. Basley designated the whole-sale apathy shown by the people of theborough as a lamentable and. shockingstate of things. "Out of nearly 2,000names on the roll" he said, "only some200 people took the trouble to vote."Such a people were not worthy of theprivileges of self-government. Theywere labouring under a semi-state ofstagnation, existing on the little bit ofrevenue derived from' a few rates.

Mr. Lundon said that so far as thelibrary site was concerned, all that wasleft them seemed to be the handing of itback to the Government, with the ex-planation that ihe ratepayers were un-willing to. tax themselves whatever toassist the State in benefitting either thepresent or the coming generation. "1did not go to the poll myself," explainedthespeaker musingly, as in a deep desireto search the mystery, "and I believethere area great many other people whodid not go, but like myself would cer-tainly have gone had they lived in anyother borough. There seems to be aninfection, a bacillus taihoa, in the air ofParneU that kills all interest in ques-tions of. municipal politics."

"It shows that Greater Auckland mustcome, and come quickly," added anothercouncillor.

"For the future," declared Mr. Lun-don, "I will always, whether by vote orspeech,proclaim myself for the abolitionof local bodies, for all we have to showis laziness, indifference, incompetence,and dirt."

Mr. Fitt marvelled at the reason ofsuch apathetic indifference. He thoughtthat if opportunity were given people olgenerous impulse to subscribe personallyto • worthy objects, perhaps more wouldresult. Many people did not under-stand the decision of the poll.

FARMERS' UNION MATTERS.OVERLAND CONNECTION WITH

GISBORNE.

Referring to Farmers' Union matters,Mr. G. J. Garland, provincial secretary,spoke to .1 "Star" representative thismorning upon, the need of action beingtaken in regard to a message tele-graphed through by our Parliamentaryreporter last week. This is relative tothe proposed establishment of a properoverland connection between Aucklandand Poverty Bay. At present the over-land journey between Rotorua and Gis-borne is scarcely negotiable. Some twoyears ago Mr. Garland moved in theAuckland Chamber of .Commerce thatsteps should be taken to induce theGovernment to establish a stock routebetween Gisborne and Auckland. Thematter has now come before Parliament,and in view of the importance of suchoverland connection, Mr. Garland con-tends that every effort should be madeto assist the Farmers' Unioii in impres-sing upon representatives in the Housethe need of its accomplishment. At pre-sent Poverty Bay is practically unableto send any of its stock into the Auck-land province, and all broken mouthedsheep are boiled down, whereas, if theycould be driven overland into the Auck-land district, they would meet with abig demand.

In regard to the.Harbour Election Bill,copies of which have just reached him,Mr. Garland says it is extremely grati-fying to find that the suggestion madeby the Auckland A. and P. Associa-tion have, to a large extent, been giveneffect to, with the result that it willbe generally regarded as a liberal mea-sure. In Mr. Garland's opinion, it isregrettable that the Manukau Countyand Onehunga Borough Council arewithout representation. Both possesslarge populations, and embrace theManukau harbour, Onehunga being, asit were, the western gate of the city.The executive of the Union will consider,the bill at its next meeting.

SOUTHERN NEWS.(By Telegrapa.—Press Association.)

ARBITRATION COURT NOMINA-TIONS.

WELLINGTON, Monday.The question of appointing Mr. McCul-

lough as workers' representative on theArbitration Court, in the position at pre-sent held by Mr. Robert Slater, in ac-cordance with the recommendations of amajority of the unions, is now under theconsideration of the Minister for Labour.

Mr Sami Brown, of Wellington, thepresent representative of the employerson the Court, was the only person nom-inated for that position for the ensuingterm.

Mr. W. A. Pryor, general secretary ofthe Employers' Federation of New Zea-land, has been nominated as the deputyrepresentative of the employers. As therewas no other nomination, he will, ofcourst, be elected.

A COLLIERY DISPUTE.

WESTPORT, Monday.At the Westport Coal Company's col-

lieries some friction has been caused bythe coming into force of the bank-to-bank clause. The company allege thatth3present agreement is in accord withthe clause, but the miners interpret dif-ferently, and commen-i-d work on Satur-day under their interpretation, which, itis stated, means a d**__rpnc_' cf 40 min-utes' travelling time d_u*J_ The minersdeclined to consider apything in thenature of a compromise, and it is pro-bable that the Arbitration Court will beasked to consider the difficulty.

SEDDON. MEMORIAL FUND. f<. WELLINGTON, Monday.The General Committee of the Seddon

National MemorialFund met to-day. Aninterim report showed the amount inhand to be £765. Several subscriptionshave yet to come in, and there is £400collected by the railway servantsthroughout the Dominion, which it is ex-pected will shortly be handed over. Thecommittee expressed regret that the sumsubscribed throughout the Dominion wasso small, though this is partly due to thefact that local memorials have been es-tablished. A sub-committee was appointedto close the accounts. „'-',-- . ,

WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS has stood thetest for nearly 50 years.

PROFESSIONAL ALL BLACKS.SECOND AND THIRD MATCHES.

PRESS COMMENTS.(By. Cable.—Press -u-sociation.—Copyntfit.}

SYDNEY, November 18.English files received to-day contain fullaccounts of the secondmatch of the Eng-

lish tour, hetween the New Zealand pro-fessional footballers and Huddersfield.The "Daily Chronicle" says that those

who predicted an easy triumph for theNew Zealanders were sadly disconcerted.It was only in the final ten minutes thatthe visitors took the lead, and wete ableto pile up "a score. " The New Zealanders,". the "Chronicle" goes on to say,"can yet be said to be in the period ofexperimenting. They tried a new set offorwards, Johnston being the only manwho appeared against Bramley. '"In consequence, of their inability to.cope with the more experienced men ofHuddersfield, thevisitors were repeatedlybeaten for the possession of the ball. Thebacks could not be set in motion, and,fighting, as they were, against a strongwind in the first half, they were invari-ably on'the defensive.

"No doubt thereduced number of for-wards and the new formation werestumbling blocks to the operations of thel.ew Zealanders. With the backs moreoccupied jn defence than in attack, thril-ling runs and skilful manipulation of theball were not evident. Whenever themen did have a chance to become aggres-sive, too much anxiety, coupled withsome resolute tackling and effectivemarking prevented them. Todd was thebest for the New Zealand side, and be-sidesgiving his colleagues manychances,he himself scored two tries in positivelybrilliant style."

THE WtDNES MATCH." ALWAYS INTERESTING, SOME-

TIMES ENTHRALL. _G »(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

SYDNEY, this day.Commenting on the Widnes match, the"Chronicle." says New Zealand's victorywas all the more creditable as Messenger,Smith, and Todd were absent. The visi-tors were the first to become really dan-gerous, and some pretty work by Kellyended in Wrigley crossing the line. He

failed at goal. After some mid-field play,Wynyard got another grand try after asplendid run along the touch line, Wrig-ley again failing to convert. Widnes nowshowed better form, and broughtoff seve-ral neat passing movements, from one ofwhich Davies scored, kicking a goai. Justbefore the interval Widnes were penalisedclose in, and Wrigley kicked a goal.

The New Zealanderscrossed over witha lead of a goal and two tries to a goaland a try. In the second, half the NewZealanders showed much better form.Rojve soon broke away, and, after beat-ing several opponents, gave to MacGre-gor, whocrossed the line. Wrigley placeda goal from a difficult position.

Then came one of the best pieces ofplay of the match. Davies and Taylorgot away along the touch line, and, afterpassing and repassing Taylor got in atthe corner. Davies failed at goal. Theplay of the Colonials was very good, theforwards frequently bringing off boutsof passing, and the Home defence wasoften in difficulties.

From some scrambling play at mid-field Rowe picked up after a good run,and passed to Wynyard, who gained atry. Wrigley failed to convert. A finepiece of individual play by Wright fol-lowed. Breakingaway, Wright ran cleanthrough his opponents, and obtained thefifth try. Wright failed to convert. Amistake by Barber gave Tyler a chance,the Colonial again crossing theline. Tur-till improved the point, and also kickedapenalty goal.

Just before the finish Taylor obtaineda try for Widnes, the final scores being:New Zealand, four goals and six tries;Widnes, a goal and three tries.

The " Mail_'* says the New Zealandersplayed a great game, and their play,always interesting, was at times abso-lutely enthralling, but they lost in theischeme of operations, and at times in-dulged in fly kicking, which would havediscounted them in theeyes of any criticof thegame.

The "Telegraph":—It is noteworthy,as in previous contests, that the Colonialswere able to claim no material adv_.nt.igeup to half-time, despite th. fact that iliebacks had ample opportunities of show-ing their cleverness in passing, and pos-sessed a fine turn of speed. The constantpressure, however, put up.n the Homed. fence: had its effect in th. later ptages,when the Colonial backs scored freelyandaltogether gave a fine display.

NEW ZEALAND'S EXPORTS.THE OCTOBER RETURNS.

During the month of October 22,634cwt. of butter was exported from NewZealand, representing a total value of£111,842. New Plymouth was the largestport of consignment, with 8669 cwt.Auckland was next with 5723 cwt., andPatea third with 4504 cwt. The totalshipments for the month were 1097 cwtless than those of the correspondingperiod last year. It is illustrative of thegrowth of New Zealand's export buttertrade that in 1901 the total output was184,553, while last year it has increasedto 305.330 cwt., of a total value of£1,522,113.

Auckland's consignment of cheese dur-ing last month only amounted to 208 _wt.Patea's output for October was the big-gest in the Dominion, comprising 7336cwt,

Napier was the chief port of consign-ment for frozen meat, shipping Homedur-ing the month 6415 cwt. of beef and13,539 carcases of mutton.

Hemp was shippedin fairly large quan-tities. Wellington consigned 931 tons,with Auckland next in order with a totalshipment of 474 tons.

During the month Dunedin shippedHome 7952 cwte. of frozen rabbits valuedat £6948.

COMMERCIAL.SYDNEY WOOL SALES.

SIDNEY, November 18.At the wool spies, prices for best sorts

were well maintained. Crossbreds and In-feriors were again weaker.

LONDON MARKETS.Tie New Zealand Loan and MercantileAgency Co., Ltd., have received the follow-ing cable from their London house:—"We

quote present spot values for the followingde-scriptious of tallow:—Fine mutton, 33/0:good beef, 31/6; mixed, 31/ per cwt. Mut-ton market Inactive."

THE GOLDFIELDS.TA.T.TSMAN C»NS_LEDA_I_X

Some.time ago joint action was takenby the shareholders in the. TalismanConsolidated G.M. Company in New Zea-land for the purpose of getting directrepresentation on the:board of directorsof the company, and certain other mat-ters. . An.arrangement was made by thaLondon Directors under which Newland shareholders were to be given repre-sentation, one of the present board con-senting to retire to make room for onewho should be the nominee of the: com-mittee in New Zealand. The next thingwas to find a. man suited to the'wishesof the local shareholders. It was decidedto offer the position to Mr. Mitchie, lategeneral manager for the Bank of NewZealand, but upon that gentleman beingcommunicated with when he arrived inLondon, it was found that he could notsee his way clear to accept the position.The London committee then nominateda Mr. Aiildj'a solicitor in London, whois also a. considerable shareholder. ■ TheAuckland"committee wished 'to have aNew Zealander resident in London ap-pointed to the Board, hut-it has finallybeen agreed with the London, Auckland,and .Wellington committees of share-iholders that Mr. Auld shall be appointedto the London board of directors of theTalisman Consolidated Company, and itis felt that the interests of~New Zealandshareholders will receive full. attention:at the hands of that gentleman.:.,

j, -imERALS,LIMITEb.The manager of Minerals, -Limited,wires: "The usual fortnightly wash-up,86 loads for £29 18/7. Improved pros-pects."

MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS.Halcyon.—A distance of 120 feet has beendriven on the Halcyon reef at the lowlevel.The reef averages 12 to 15 inches, with nicestringers of quartz on both walls. Opera-tions have started on a mineral lead, whichought to cross the Halcyon reef in about Idor 20ft of driving.New Occidental.—Thereef Is looking welland various .stringers are coming in fromthe hangingwall, and will junction with thelode.Southern Queen.—At last breaking downa few colours of gold were seen. The reefis still small, but has every appearance ofopening out again.Waitangi.—The crosscut-proved the main

reef to be 35ft wide. Driving has been re-sumed on the hangingwall. No. 1 leadershows dabs and colours of gold. The quartzfrom the rise and the stopes also; showscolours of gold. A little gold was alsoseen In a leader in the eastern end of therise on the Slam reef.

Victoria.—Ore of fair quality is beingwon from No., 1 and 3 stopes. From No. 1stope a pound or t«o of picked stone wasselected last breaking down. At No. 2 levelthe lead when broken shows good mineraland strong colours of gold. About 60ft ofrising will connect with-No. 1 level.New Waitekauri.—ln No. 2 stope south ofBaker's Pass, the lode Is about 2ft wide,and gives good dish prospects. The stopeson the whole look very well, and the man-ager hopes to have very fair returns, Judg-ing by the show of amalgam on the plates,and the dish prospects at the mine. At theintermediate level the lode is disturbed bya break.

Golden Cross.—The main levels north andsouth are being poshed ahead.

_The latter

has been cleaned and repaired for 154ftReliance.—The shaft on the footwall

leader is down 20ft. As the leader Is smalland of low grade, the shaft has been discon-tinued, and a start made to drive south onNo. 2 reef, also on the ■• north- side of thespur, where there is a reef 20in wide, whichgives good dish prospects. A crushing of 23loads of ore returned bullion worth £100.

Waiotahi.—The drive west, No. 6 level,has been continued, but, so far, not a greatdeal of quartz has been met with. Thefifth stope' on the footwall dropper hasshown very little gold during the week. Inthe sixth stope on the Cure reef, colours ofgold have been seen. In the 10th stope thereef Is getting small and of a pnggy nature.At No. 4 level, the stopes are producingpayable crushing dirt. There Is still- 10ftin height before reaching the floor of No. 3level.

May Queen Extended.—The manager re-ported, under date of November loth, thathe had jnst cut into a body of quartz inthe new Intermediate level, which proved tobe from Ift to.l-tn In width- The quartzbroken shows good mineral, but so far nogold, has been visible. The stope east ofHansen's winze is producing ore showingstrong colours of gold.

May Queen.—The drive southward fromthe crosscut on" the St. Hippo reef is 'In57ft. The hangingwall portion on whichthe drive is being carried Is of large size.and it looks very promising. Preparationsfor stoplng on.the footwall leader at No.5 level are now well in hand, the leadingstope being carried along the drive. Theleader continues to . show gold freely ateach breaking down, and a little pickedstone is selected-ft-onrtime to time.Golden Belt.—No. 1 level south has beenextended 16 feet on the course of theleaders. These-are still very small, butcarry a fair show of gold by dish tests.Stoplng is producing a good tonnage of fairgrade ore. . In both stopes gold can be seenfreely when breaking down.

New Moa__ut__-.ri.—The ' hangingwallcountry on the Cambria reef above No. 3level is tough, close sandstone, and Is diffi-cult to break out. Some- nice seams andveins of quartz aTe dropping into the reef,■not so far no gold has been seen, althoughthe iiid-catk-iis are of a most favourablenature.

Old Hauraki.—The water Is-down 9 feetbelow the. 100 feet level. The pump andmachinery are working first-class. A startis being made with the Union Beach work,to assist in unwatering the mine. .Old Alburn-la;—The Sons of Freedom reefcut; from the main .tunnel has been some-what pinched in -the drive latterly, butIs now opening out again to a large bodyof stone.

New Saxon.—As soon as three workablepasses■have been secured from No. 4 levelstoplng will be gone on with. The managerthinks two weeks should see them workingon the reef.: What has been seen of thereef so far' has been of an encouragingnature, colours of gold being Seen In differ-ent places.

Tairua Broken Hills. — In the winze, No.■_

'■• reef ■' carries good payable ore.In the drive north,. No. 1 reef has nowopened out to fully 18 inches in.width, butthe ore is stlU of poor- quality. Stojr-ing has been carried' on as usual, and afair amount-of payable ore Is coming to.hand.

South Kapanga. — Scotty's reef in thewinze is of a piffy nature, intermixed withquartz, and colours of gold have been ob-tained by dish prospects. The drive onScotty's reef on No. 2 .level-. has been ex-tended 11-feet In good country. The reefIs about 18 inches wide, and highly mineral-ised. Strong colours of gold are frequentlyseen in the quartz; also _. little generalore coming to hand.' ■; '- Ku.un._l.—Tlje hangingwall portion.of thefootwall leader at the intermediate levelhas been driven, to where.it junctions withthe workings on.Hunt's reef, so a stope hasbeen started over the intermediate• level atthe ■ east end. The leader varies from oneto three Inches in width, and still carriesfavoorable minerals. In the stope underthe Interme-late level, the leader Is aboutthree inches wide, and contains some verynice minerals, and occasionally a littlegold is seen. , No. 3 rise ,is up 10 feet, butthe leader appeals to have gone into theworkings 'on Hunt's reef. -A crosscut isbeing put through to see if there are any jleaders In ' the footwall' of Hunt's- reef.Seven feet havebeen driven on. the newleader found in the Shotover level.

May Queen Extended.—The new drivehas been extended to a total of 173ft, Weare.passing through a good channel of coun-try, and have cut through'a strqng body ofquartz over Ift thick. Splendid mineralindications are contained in • the ree_, butso far no gold is visible. As soon ns theface .Is clear of this' reef, I would like todrive on It towards the line of O'SuUivan'slode, as we are now lv sufficiently firmcountry to pick up thl3 and the other reefs.The drive will also be kept going towardsthe shaft. and Adelaide reef. I am pre-pared to put on the additional shift to forcethis,new work'ahead, and will start withthe .double shift to-morrow. In Hansen'swinze, fair crushing ore Is coming from thestope east of winze. This work Is approxi-mately completed up to Hansen's, stopes,and "stoking" winze 'willbe resumed onWednesday,. the

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MARSDEN HORTICULTURALSHOW.. <Bjr-Telegr»ph.—Own Correspondent)

.WHANGAREI, Monday.A highly, creditable display of flowers,

friiit,-' and vegetables /was exhibited inthe Marsden Horticultural Society'sShow, - which, took place on "Saturday"afternoon and evening. The children'sclasses'particularly deserved commenda-:

The officers and committee, underthe presidency of Colonel Goring,workedhard to achieve success. Following wasthe prize-list:—- .... .. Pot Plants, FoUage, etc.—Ferns: Mrs Mc-lan 1, Mrs Drummood 2. Single fern: MissMarshall 1, Mrs Driunmond 2. Lycopod.;Mrs Mclan 1, Mrs -Drummond 2. Basket:ferns: Miss Hutchinson 1, Miss Clark-Walk-er 2. Musk: Mrs Drummond 1. •Cut Flowers.—Roses.(12): Mr 'Rush 1, Mr,Higginson 2, Mr Ewlng 2. Eoses (6): MrRush 1, Miss Reyburn 2, Mr Ewlng 3.Roses (3): Mr Rush I, Mr Kelly 2, MrCafler3. Tea -roses: Mr Higginson 1. - Rose, 1light: Miss Clark-Walker ' 1,,Mr Cafler. 2,Miss Marshall 3, Mrs Halliday 4. Rose,dark: Mr Rush I,'Mr Cafler 2. Champion-ship rose: Miss Clark-Walker. Pansles (12):Mr Rush 1, Miss Hutchinson 2. Pansles(6): Mr Rush 1, Miss Hutchinson 2. Car-.nations: Miss Marshall 1, Mrs Bonlt -,Antirrhinums (6): Mrs Bonlt 1, Miss Hut-chinson 2. Antirrhinums (3): "Mrs Bonlt 1,Miss Hutchinson-2. Verbenas: Mrs'■'. Boult1. Stocks: Mrs Drummond 1, Miss Hutchin-son 2. Miss Reyburn 1,Mrs Boult 2. G'adiola: Mr Rnsh 1, Mrs-Steadman 2. Geraniums: Miss Hutchinson1,-Mrs Steadman 2, Miss Reyburn 3. SweetPeas (12): Dr. Baxter 1, Miss Love 2.Sweet Peas (6): Dr. Baxter 1,-Miss Love 2,Petunias: Mrs Boult , L - Popples: MrsBoult 1, Dr. Baxter 2. Phlox: Mrs Mc-Kinstry 1,''Mrs Tragey 2. i Lupins: MrsBoult 1. Fuchsias: Mrs Hutchinson-1. Cutflowers (12 annuals): Mrs- Boult _L Cutflowers (6 annuals): Mrs .Bonlt-_L_ Mm Hut-chinson 2. Cut flowers (12 perennials): Mrs,Hutchinson _, Miss Mair 2, Dr. Baxter 3.Cut. flowers (6. perennials):.Miss Hutchinson1, Miss Marshall 2, Dr. Baxter 3. ' •Bouquets, Table Decorations, andWreaths.—Shower bouquet,-unbridal: MrsHarrington 1. Bridal bouquet, round: MissClark-Walker 1, Miss Hutchinson 2.-: Brid-al bouquet, shower:- Miss Clark-Walker 1,Mrs Boult 2. Hand bouquet: Mrs Clark-WaJker .1.. Hand bouauet, roses: Miss.Clark-Walker 1, Miss Hutchinson 2. Handbouquet, carnations: Miss Hutchinson 1,Mrs Boult 2. Hand- bonquet, any variety:Mrs:,Harrington 1, Miss Clark-Walker 2.Hand bonquet. Dative: Miss - Clark-Walkerli •Mrs Harrington 2. Buttonhole bouquets(6): Miss Hutchinson I,' Miss Mair 2: But-tonhole' bouquets (3): Miss Hutchinson 1,Miss Marshall 2.- Ladles" sprays: Miss Mar-shall 1, Miss Hutchinson 2. Vase of flowers:'Miss Reyburn 1, Miss Hutchinson 2. Tabledecorations, * undraped: Miss -Mair 1, MissDrummond 2. Table decorations, draped:Miss Male. 1, Miss Marshall 2. Decoratedmantel drapery: Miss Clark-Walker 1, Mrs,Matthews 2. " ■'" "-"■'".':, "- ...:-*_=:

Fruit.—Oranges: Colonel Dobie 1. ColonelGoring 2:'■ -Poor Man oranges: Mr Ewing1. Lemons: Mr Dando I.'Miss Marshall 2.Loquats: Mr Lovatt 1,: Mrs Colebrook 2..Strawberries: Master Mackie 1, Dr. Baxter2. Gooseberries: Mr Henderson.

Vegetables. ten kinds: MrsMair 1, Mr Henderson 2.," Collection, sixkinds: Mr Swafße'd 1, Mr-McKlnstry 2..Rhubarb:- -Miss Clark-Wal____e. 1, MasterSteadman. 2. Cauliflowers f. Master Mackie1." Cabbages:"Mr Swaffield 1. Mr Dando 2.Lettuce: Mr McKlnstry 1. Master McClln-tock 2: Turnips: Master Mackie 1, Ciarrots:Mr Swaffield 1, Mr Henderson 2. Parsnips:,Master Mackie .1. Mr. .Henderson 2. Ra-dishes: Master Mackie 1, -Mrs McKlnstry2. Broad"beans: Mr Swaffield 1, -MasterDrummond '2. Peas: Mr'- Dando .1, MissClark-Walker 2. Potatoes, Kidney: MrsHutchinson I,' Mr Swaffield 2. Potatoes,round,

_coloured: Mr Swaffield I,' Mr Mc-

Klnstry 2. Potatoes, round, white: MasterMackie'l, Mr McKlnstry 2. Onions, green:Mr Dando I,' Mr Swaffield 2.

BASKETBALL.The final day's, play of- the/basketball

season on 'Saturday afternoon last took theform of a tournament 'af St. Luke's ground,Kemuera, ten teams taking, part Therewas an attendance of about 300. .After thepreliminary heats had been disposed of, theSt. Luke's A and B teams were left to fightout the final, the A team winning an inter-esting match, and taking the trophies pre-sented by Mrs W. J. Parker, Bemuera. Tengames resulted as follow.—St. Luke's Abeat Papatoetoe B, St. Dfcvid's ;A beat St.James' A, Papatoetoe A beat Devonport A,Devonportß beat St. James' B, St. Luke'sB beat St. David's B, St. Diivld's A beatPapatoetoe A, St. Luke's A beat DevonportB. St. ■ Luke's B, beat St. David's A, St.Luke's A beat St. Luke's B. '

WAIHI NEWS.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.). WAIHI, Monday.Yesterday being the ninth anniversary

of the Wesleyan Sundny-school, special ser-vices were held.ln: the, Academy of Music,the Rev. T. Woollaxail officiating in themorning,.the■Rev- Palmer■ in-the 'afternoon,and the Rev. T. W- Newbold at night

In the senior cricket on Saturday, Westdefeated City by 28 runs, the principalscorers-being:—City: Moor 8, Green 7, Har-rison 7, Taplin 6, and Blackburn 6. West:Ryan 33. not out, Paul 13, Qnlgg 8, Lalng7. The" totals were:—West 79, City 51. TheCity v. Suburb, junior match resulted in awin for,Suburbs by 39 runs,' T. Moore (32)and Farrow (16) being the principal scorers.

As an outcome of a petition-presented byMr E. V. Turnbull, relative to the forma-tion of the proposed Waihi Beach road, theMinister for Mines has replied to Mr Turn-bull that he will inspect the route afterParliament has prorogued. - ._■.-.;.

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

UNIVERSITY . COLLEGE COUNCIL.

The regular meeting of the AucklandTJniTersity College Council was held yes-terday afternoon. Mr G." L. Peacocke pro-vided. • -• The- Choral Hall . Site. — Mr Peacockesaid the matier of the Choral Hall site washang up, on. account of a difference withthe. solicitor of the vendor. A. conferencehad been "arranged for the following af-ternoon., at which Mr Brett would be pre-sent, and the matter would be thoroughlygone into.

Accounts. — Accounts amounting to £5524/8 were passed for i>nyinent. -Engineering Courses. —The Hon. J. A.Miller, Minister for Marine, wrote statinghis willingness to exempt from examina-tion any applicant for a third-class marineengineer's certificate who.has worked for,at least, three years in a workshop, orshops, where engines are manufactured orrepaired, or where wort of a similar classis performed,, and has been attending theengineering .classes of the college for, atleast, two years. ■;•

PONSONBY BEGATTA CLUB.■ A meeting of the Ponsonby Regatta Clubwas held-at the Leys Institute last evening.Mr. E. C. Blomneld presided.- The reportsreceived1 were very'satisfactory, "and givena. fine day, everything points to success.The handicappers-appointed ■for the sailingevents are Messrs-W. Carter, Win,. W. Sin-tou, and ;A- Clare. It is expected that thereports of the motor boat and rowing com-mittee will be considered the .meetingon Monday-next, when it is also-proposedto decide the events, and the prizes to beoffered for the several events.

' BONAVEKTTJBA BAZAAB.. A bazaar in aid of the funds of St John'sRoman Catholic- Church and .the JBonaven-tura 'Convent, was opened in :St. -Bonaven-tura's Hall, Pa.m.ell, last .evening, by MrG-. W. Basley, Mayor of the Borough. Ex-cellent business wan done-throughout theevening, and the fine display of wares andtempting viande attracted a highly sntiefac-tory nnmber of patrons. The stalls Includethose for the sale of plain and fancy work,toys, refre»hmentH, '.'etc: . A- mneteal pro-gramme was provided last evening- Thefair wfll.be open..each e*entajr until Satnr-

day next, and ktao oii Wednesday afternoon..

EGG-LAYING COMPETITION.

The 28th week of the competition pro-moted by the North Island Egg-Laying Com-petition . Association, Ltd., at Cambridge,was conciuded on" Friday. ': ~The number of eggs laid during the weekwas 2102, being an average of 23.63 per pen.Total number of eggs laid since Ist May 5s46,654, beiug an average of 568.05 eggs peraen. --■ :■'■'■■'-■ . ■"■■- ■ ■ ■'■•■.■

Highest layings for the. week: D. Stnb-bings, Cambridge, White Lechorns, 3T; MraJ. Salt, ISew Plymouth, White Leghorns, 35;H. Carter, Cambridge, , White Leghorns, 33;W.-Runciman, Newstead, Brown Leghorns,33: Miss Blackmpre, Cambridge. White Leg-Horns,' 33; "Lyttelton Times," Christchurch,Brown Leghorns, 33; MissD. Roberts, Cam-bridge, White Leghorns, 32; T. B. Brookes,Clarendon, :S.A.. White Leghorns, 32; W.Knight, Hutt, Wellington. White Leghorns,32; K. Fairclough, Hamilton, Black Oγ-sinetons, 32:'

Leading pens to date aret K. Fairclongh,Hamilton, Black Orpingtons, .791; Mrs Har-rison, Avondale, White Leghorns, 756; E. J.Williamson, Hamilton,'White Leghorns, 744;F..C; Hand, Hamilton, White Leghorns, 741;,Airs Bostock, Te Puke, Brown Leghorns,;708;'G.S. Pearson,' Hamilton, White Leg-horns, 688; W. J. Sawyer, Remue'ra, WhiteLeghorns;- 681; W. G. Goodwin, New: Ply-mouth, White Leghorns, 677; T. B. Brookes,.'Clarendon, S.A.,- Whife 677;

Argus;" Hamilton, Black Orping-tans. 676. .Tlie weather during the week was fa-vourable. . .

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SHIPPING.Moon's Age.—Foil Mon, November 20,

l_L4_i a.ra..uuset.—This evening. 0.41.

Sunrise.—To-roorrow morning, 4.32.

HIGH WATER.Anckland.—This evening, 6.54; to-mor-

rp«- murniiig. 7.14.uueiiuaga:—To-morrow morning, 10.59;

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ARRIVALS.YESTERDAY.

Claymore, s.s., W. J. Parker, from Taipa(_-_-__S_nui).—Parker-Lamb Timber Co.,agents.

THIS DAT.Haupiri, s.s., 745. Mcßride. from East

Coast ports. Passengers: Miss Nelson.M_-__rs Dines, B_f.nsid_s, Crogan.—UnionCo., agents.

vraaaia. s.s.. 2-122, W. Stevens, fromFiji.—Union Co., agents.

Aupouri, S.S.. T. Haultain. for Parenga-reuira and llokianga. Passengers: Misses:Corneld (2). Mesdames 1". Adamson, MessrsF. ..damson, F. Kidson, Martulinovich

Chelmsford, s.s.. T. Myers, from Whan-garei. Passeugers: Messrs Reeve, J. Mc-Gregor. T. S. Hayes, Hughes, Jones, Gil-bert, Fredsberg. Harrison. Senior, Massey,Moslin, J. Goodall, Laidlaw, Atkinsou,Muruock. Geary, Garth, J. Baird, A. M.Kelly, Warlock.

DEPARTURES.TESTERDAY.

Clio, schooner, lor Whangarei.Kcreru, schooner, Brinck, for Gisborne,via ports.Glecelg, s.s.. Jonas, for Whangarei.Pelican, s.s.. Gardiner, for Tairua.Lyttelton. p.s.. McLean, for Whangarei.Ngatiawa. s.s.. P. A. Stein, for Tauranga.

Passengers: Misses H. E. Bennett, Mathias,i_ie_s.s, Duncanson. Darragh. R. Hooton..Zealandia. s.s., 2771, F. G. Entwisle, forSydney.Kanieri. s.s.. T. Meyers, for Port Charles

end Mercury Bay.Claymore s.s., W. J. Parker, for Taipa

___I_ngom_i_.Eaden-Powell s.s., H. Petersen, for Wha-a_:..re-.Clansman, s.s.. Ed. McLeod. for Russell.Passengers: Misses Walker. Wilson (2), Mrs

Tho: ?on. Messrs Bennett, J. Ryan. Gan-ley. __dams. Tabuteau, Simpson, Waldon,Culpan, .1. Burns. Graham, Thompson.

Ngapnhi. s.s., E. Stephenson, for Whan-garei. Passengers: Misses Bonlt, Back-house. Herrard. Mesdames Angell, Calla-ghan and 2 children, Snell, A. DevUn, Brew-er, Bromfield, Messrs Jackson, N. A. L.Gazzard. L. Webb. Sueil, Cane, Harvie,Angell. R. W. Dyer, S.M., Allan, Baker.Aley, Gore, Cnllen, J. A. Walker, Col. Hol-cate.

THIS DAY.Cutley. scow, W. Bourke, for Tairua.Apaiiul, 8-s., R. H. Gibbons, for Awanui,Walhara, and Houhora. Passengers: Mrs

■S. Master-, Messrs H. Johnson, Wells,Sn'oritzky. Culhame.

Waiotah!, s.s.. C. Hopkins, for Tanranga,Ohiwa. and Opotiki. Passengers: Mrs Ol-sen, Messrs T. Davie, W. A. Carter, andStansbnry.

Victoria, s.s., 2979, W. Waller, for Dune-din. via ports. Passengers for Gisborne:Misses Darvllls, Lambert, Lee, MesdamesLambert. Bloomfield, Messrs Oswin, R. Rus-sell, Bljthe, Revs. A. North and Tatley.For Napier: Misses Hogg, Ringwood, DaJ-zell. Mesdames Connolly. Tinsley, A. A.Boult and infant. Messrs Halpin. J. B.Braithwaite. Archer, J. Williams. G. Rich-ardson. _•. McLcrcn, Rev. W. Tinsley. ForWellington: Misses Kenning and Hulme,Mesdames Stewart, Low, Hulme and in-fant. Messrs Trotter and Steward- ForLyttelton: Misses Esdale, M»ndo_fe, Ire-land. Lamb, Hayward, Mesdames Stewart,Leach. Messrs J. D. Thomson. Shaltz, F.T. Williams. Stewart. For Dunedin: MissesSmith. M. S. Reid, Johnson, Green, Mes-dames T. Thomson, S. Way and family,Bowler. Messrs Stoneyhnrst and boy. T.Thomson. S. Way. John Reld, G. Herrich.

jFor all ports: 30 steerage.

NORTHERN S.S. CO.'S MOVEMENTS.To-day — Kanieri leaves for Whangarei

Town Wharf at 5 p.m.; Ngapuhi arrivesfrom Whangarei and Marsden Point about4 p.m.: Rarawa leaves for New Plymouthat 5 p.m.; Chelmsford arrives from Mer-cury Bay, etc, about 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Ngapuhi leaves for Whanga-rei at 9.30 p.m.; Chelmsford leaves for theGreat: F.arrier at midnight; Nga.tiawa ar-rives from Tauranga about S a.m.; Kanieriarrives from Whangarei Town Wharf about6 p.m.; Waitangi arrives at One__Unga iromRaglan and Kawhia early; Clansmanarrives from Russell about 6 -_m, andleaves for Russell, Whangaroa, _md Mango-nui at 5 p.m. (no cargo for Russell); Paeroaleaves for Wbanaiu-ki. etc., at 1 p.m.;Mangapapa arrives from Whakatane about3 p.m.

Thursday: Rarawa arrive, at Onehungafrom New Plymouth about 8 a.m.; Kanlerileaves for Whangarei Town .Vharf at 5p.m.; Ngapuhi arrives from Wi_angarei andMarsden Point at 6 p.m.: Chelmsford ar-rives from the Great Barrier about f> p.m.;Waitingi leaves Onehunga for Kawhia andRaglan at 2 p.m. (train 1.10 p.m.); Manga-papa leaves for Whal-atane at 4 P-m.

Friday: Ngapuhi leaves for Whangareiat 10.30"p.m.; Kanieri arrives from Whanga-rei about 6 p.m.; Ngatiawa leaves for Tau-ranga at 5 p._a.

UNION S.S. CO.'S MOVEMENTS.EAST COAST.

Thursday: Squall arrives from Napierand Gisborne: Manapouri arrives from Ta-h'ti and Raratonga: Talune arrives fromDi:__edin, Lyttelton, Wellington, and Gis-b-f-ne-/ Saturday : Squall arrives from Tolago and'G-borne; Talune sails for South at noon.

WEST COAST.Wednesday: Rotoiti arrives from - New

Plymouth, and sails for New Plymouth,Wellington, and Nelson at 2 p.m. (train at

" 1.10 p.m.). .Friday: Takapuna arrives from New Ply-

mouth -and Wellington, and sails for New-Plymouth only at 3 p.m. (tram 2-10 p.m.).

VESSELS IN PORT.Iris, H.M.cs.. in dock

______,

Jessie Craig, barque, Quay-street Jetty, No.

Wan----, s.s., at Chelsea.Huupiri, s-s., at Queen-stree. wharf.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS.Manuka, s.s., from Sydney, due Sunday.ilanapoari, s_s., from Society and Cook

Islands, due Thursday.Druyion Grange, s.s., from Liverpool, to

sail December 14.Southern Cress, barqnentine, from -New-

castle; to load . __~_,__Komata, s.s., from Bunbury, via Hobart

and Wellington, sailed Nov. UHawke's liay, s.s., from New York, via

Melbourne and Sydney, sailed Oct. 26Matatua, s-s., from Loudon, sailed October

10; due about Nov. 26Ctnl. _,____.--. from Marseilles, via the BluS

ami .Ve-iing-on; sailed Sept. 4.New Orleans, s.s., from New York direct,

to sail about Oct. 30Orari, s.s., from West Coast of U.K.

ports; leaves Liverpool November 30; dueJanuary 19

Cornwall. s.s, from Liverpool, via Cape-town and Sydney; sailed September 21;left Sydney Nov. 18; due Saturday

t'tar of Japan, 3.5.. from Loll---, via Mel-bourue and Sidney; sailed Sept. 24; d:>eend of November (at Melbourne, Nov. 11)

Lord _ta;___y, s.s.. irom New iork direct,sailed Sept. 20;" left Albany Nov. 12;due about- Nov. 25

Kai__ra, s.s., from London, sailed Nov.4: due about December 24

Star of New Zealand, s.s., from NewYork, via Melbourne and Sydney; sailedSept. 14; left Sydney Nov. 15; due Wed-ne-d-.y

Fife-hire, s.s., from West Coast of U.K.ports; via Capetown and Sydney; leftLiverpool October 19; due about middleof December

Elvasiou, s.s., from New York direct; sail-ed Oct. 22; due about Dec. 19

ladradevi, s.s., from London, via Mel-bourne and Sydney, sailed October 11; dueabout Dec 10I-ippiuglu-m Grange, s.s., from West CoastU.K. ports, via Australia; to sail Nov.16; due about middle of Jauuary.Aeon, s.s., from San Francisco; sailed Oct

27; due about SaturdayStar of Australia, s.s., from London, via

Melbourne and Sydney; sailed Nov. 5;dee about January 10, . -. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

FOR SYDNEY—Mokola, s.s., Monday

FOR LONDON:Wfiiwera, s.s., via the South, December 2.Turatina,

_____via the South, about Dec.,

FOR FIJI:Hauroto. s.s.. November 27. IFor Cook and Society Islands: Manapouxl, |s-s., November 26.

EXPORTS.Per Zealandia, for Sydney: 105 empty re-turns, 10 casks casings, 125 cases vim, 74

sacks and 45 loose hides, 25 cases cur-«uits, 90 boxes sultanas, 10 cases merchan-flise. 130 sacks fungus, 653 cases and 52sacks kauri gum. 25 cases jams, 132 sackssand. 135 sacks pumice, 9 cases drapery, andsundries.

IMPORTS.Per Wanaka. from Fiji: 29.500 bags sugar,

600bls molasses, and 450 cases fruit.

THE WANAKA.The s.s. Wanaka arrived from Fiji at

4 a.m. to-day, after a fine weather passage.The steamer sails about Friday next forthe Blnff, Oamaru, and Timaru.

THE HAUPIRI.The s.s. Haupiri arrived from East Coastports at 1 a.m. to-day. Owing to the Union

Company being unable to arrange a coalberth for the steamer at Wbßugarei, it hasbeen decided to dispatch her from Auck-land at 5 p.m. to-morrow for Wellington,via East Coast ports.

THE SOUTHERN CROSS.The mission steamer Southern Cross re-

turned to Norfolk Island yesterday froma rruise to Melanesia, with the followingpassengers:—The Bishop of Melanesia, theRevs. C. E. Curtis, A. J. Hopkins, H. A.Hawkins, Nind, Bollen, and Papahta,Messrs R. G. Coates, Drew, Andrews, Cot-ton, Staples. Christian (2), Bailey, MissesCoombes, Hardace, and 57 natives.

THE STAR OF NEW ZEALAND.The coast waiter at Russell wired to-day

that a large steamer with yards to the fore-mast, passed south at 9.45 o'clock thismorning. This will probably be the Star ofNew Zealand, from New York, via Aus-tralia, and she shoal darrive at Aucklandearly this afternoon. The Star of NewZealand has 1000 tons of cargo for Auck-land.

THE STAR OF JAPAN.The Tyser steamer Star of Japan, bound

from LoDdon to Auckland, via ports, is ex-pected to leave Sydney on Friday next,and arrive at Auckland on Wednesday,November 27. «he has 3300 tons of cargoto discharge at this port, where she willalso load cargo for London. Messrs Hea-ther. Roberton and Co., the local agents,advise that this will be an excellent oppor-tunity for the despatch of the first of theseason's wool to London, as the steamerwill be despatched finally from the Do-minion about December 21st next-

The scow Hanger left Tairua for Auck-land yesterday.

The scow Korora is due to arrive fromHokianga to-day, with 153.000ft of timber.

H.M.s. Challenger, bound from Aucklandto Suva, was sighted by the s.s. Wanakaat 6.50 a.m. yesterday about ISO miles fromAuckland.

A steamer is being fixed to load a mil-lion and a half feet of hardwood at Bun-bnry in January for New Zealand ports.The Komata has already sailed with a fullcargo of jarrah for various ports in theDominion.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.THIS DAY.

Rarawa, s.s., W. F. Norbury, from NewPlymouth. Passengers: Misses Pope, Dix,Williamson, Julian, Garilck, Berry, Mes-dames Sadler, Callen, Bayly. Baume, Ben-nett, Fowlds, McGuire. Rlcketts, Levieson,Green, Berry, Dcnsford, Messrs T0n1.3,Findlay, Callen. Cotton. Potts, King, Wal-ter, Dewar. Bayly, Champion, Leighton,Creighton, Dunne. Carriek (2), Atkin, Le-mar, Stewart, Bell, Shepley, Ifwerson, Bol-lard, M.H.R., Baume, M.H.R-, Dr. Stop-fcrd, and Archdeacon Cole, and 19 steerage.

DEPARTURES.THIS DAY.

Muritai, s.s., E. Scott, for Opunake andWansanui. ,The s.s. Rarawa sails for New Plymouth

at 5 o'clock this evening, taking the fol-lowing passengers:—Hisses Neville, eParce,A. Mellor, Walker. Short. Scully, Smith.Mesdames Smith. R. H. Nolan, Williams,Rochfort, E. Slatury, Messrs Caplen, A. A.Smith, Gardner, Younginan, G. East, Hil!,P. Murphy, McCutcheon, R. O. Hendy, E.Slatury, and 15 steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.Hoklanga Heads, November 19.—A barque

passed south last night.Russell, November 19.—A large steamer

passed south at 10.30 a.m.Russell, November 19.—Arrived at 7.50a.m.: Clansman, s.s., from Auckland.Cape Maria Van Diemen. November 19.—

The s.e. Zealandia, from Anckland to Syd-ney, passed west at 9.30 a.m. to-day.

Wellington, November 18.—Sailed: Ta-Inne; S.S., for Napier, Gisborne, and Auck-land. Passengers for Auckland: Mrs Ra-ven, Messrs Raven, Snodin, Gerrard.Nelson, November IS.—Sailed: Rotoiti,s.s., for New Plymouth and Onehungn.Passengers for Onehunga: Miss Mcßede,Mrs Freebraith, Messrs Mcßede, Freebraith.

Dunedin, November 18.—Arrived: Mo-Itoia, s-s., from Sydney, via Northern ports;Hauroto, s.f_, from Fiji, via Northern ports;Maori, turbine steamer, for Lyttelton.

Bluff, November IS.—Arrived at 3.45 p.m..Monowai, s.s., from Melbourne and Ho-bart.

Whangarei. November 19.—Arrived at6.30 a.m.: Ngapuhi, s.s.. from Auckland.

Tauranga, November 19.—Arrived at 7.30a.m.: Ngatiawa, s.s., from Auckland.

Gisborne, November IS.—Arrived at 1.15p.m.: Squall, s.s., from Auckland.

OVERSEA SHIPPING.Devonport, November 18.—Sailed: Kara-

tane.' s.s., for New Zealand.Sydney, November 18.—Sailed: Cornwall,s-s., for Auckland.Sydney, November 19.—:Arrived at 3 a-m.:

Moerakl, s.s., from Wellington.

THE TONGARIRO.Hobart, November.lß.—The s.s. Tongariro

arrived from London and Capetown thisafternoon.

TheAucklandStar:WITHWHICHAREINCORPORATEDTheEveningNews,MorningNewsandandTheEco.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1907.

THE BURDEN OF THE NAVY.

For the cause that lacks atsi*tmnce.For the wrong that needs retUtance,For the futurein the distance,And the good that we can do.

Now that the Hague Conference is athing of the past the Powers appear tohave settled down without the slightestcompunction to their usual preparationsfor war by land or sea. We must doGermany the justice of remembering thatthe Kaiser has always strongly con-demned the British proposal for the re-duction of armaments, and that it re-ceived nothing but formal courtesy ab theHague. Indeed, even Sir Henry Camp-bell-Bannerman seems to have realisedthat his pacific advances have been quitefutile; for since the close of the Confer-ence the British naval programme hasbeen once more enlarged. But if Englandis to keep up to the two-Power standard,or even to maintain her present supe-riority over Germany alone, she will bespeedily forced to go farther and fasterthan theLiberal sense of economy wouldapprove. For Germany has no illusionsabout her friends or her enemies; and evenat the moment when her Emperor is en-joying King Edward's hospitality andher statesmen are protesting their desirefor eternal friendship with England, shohas put forth a further instalment of hernaval programme, which emphasises inthe most incisive fashionher faithin theclassical maxim that the Power thatwishes for peace must prepare for war.• Up to the present timu Germany'sannual naval expenditure has been onlyabout one-fourth of England's—roughlyspeaking, the Kaiser's fleet costs him£11,000,000 a year against England's

£42,000,000. But the new Dreadnoughtera has, of course, immensely increasedthe financial burden, of all the Powersalike; and the German naval estimatesjust published should provide ample foodfor reflection to those who constantlydeclaim against England's heavy outlayupon her "first lino of defence." For thecurrent year Germany proposes to ex-pend £17,000,000 on her navy; and after190S the expenditure is to rise to£19,500,000 a year. Up to 1912, sheintends to build three Dreadnoughts ayear, with one huge cruiser, correspond-ing to the British Inflexible class, and12 destroyers. From 1912 to 1916 onlytwo Dreadnoughts a year are to be laiddown; and by the end of the periodindicated Germany will possess a fleet ofDreadnoughts able to meet on equalterms any fleet that could be put in lineagainst her. The strength of the Britishnavy as compared with the German is,of course, a highly controversial ques-tion. But what we wish to emphasizejust now is the immense increase innaval expenditure that Germany feelscalled upon to make scy as to secureher-self against attack and to maintain herprestige and influenceunimpaired.

It is well known that tliis sudden ex-tension of the German naval programmeis due to political causes. The Kaiser'ssweeping victory at the last general elec-tions lias left him in a position to de-mand practically what money he pleasesto ask for his navy; and it must not beforgotten that even the Social Demo-crats do not dream of refusing to votethe sums that the Kaiser assures themhe requires for national defence. Yetjust when Germany is launching out ona new career of naval expansion, welearn that over a hundred members ofthe British House of Commons have peti-tioned the Imperial Government toeconomise still further out of the navalestimates. At the present moment it isabsolutely certain that if England's navalprogramme is cut down further, withinten years' time we will be in a j>ositionof absolute inferiority to Germany in theNorth Sea and the Channel. And it isworth our while at this juncture to recallthe fact that over a year ago a memorial,signed by more than 220 members ofParliament, was presented to Sir HenryCampbell-Bannerman,praying for an ex-haustive inquiry into the organisationand training of the Navy.

There will always be in every politicalparty optimists who firmly relieve thateverything is for the best under thebest possible of governments. Any ofour readers who share this delusion maybe earnestly invited to consider an ar-ticle on "the Impending Naval Crisis,"by Lieutenant Carlyon Bellairs, whichappears in the last issue of the "NationalKeview." The writer is a well-knownexpert on naval matters; and, as he is aXiberal, his criticism of Governmentpolicy may be at least regarded as un-prejudiced. He has devoted a great dealof time and trouble to the investigationof his subject, and the conclusion he hasreached is that not only is our navyfar weaker in fighting ships than isgenerally admitted, but that its organ-isation is defective, and that the systemof training and officering now adoptedis so radically unsound that it may ruinus before it can be remedied. Eighteenmonths ago. Lord Goschen told theHouse of Lords that there .was pxe-

valent among all naval experts "a wide-spread, alarm, a deep apprehension andanxiety" with regard to the new"economical" scheme of "rolling thesailor, soldier, and engineer into one"and making naval officers out of thiscurious compound. And when LordGoschen said that his fears were sharedby many men of high eminence in theirprofession, he did not exaggerate theextent and gravity of the misgivingsto which some of the highestnaval authorities in England haverecently given utterance. Sir GeorgeClarke (late Secretary of theDefence Committee), Lord CharlesBeresford, who is responsible for thedefence of the Home waters, Sir WilliamWhite, the famous Admiralty designer,Admirals distance, Bridge, Noel, Lamb-ton, Durnford, Fitzgerald, and manyothershave risked their official prospectsand fortunes by condemning in the mostsweeping language, not only the falseeconomy, but the administrative meth-ods to which the Admiralty, inspiredchiefly by political influence, appears tobe irretrievably committed.

This widespread discontent and dis-trust can hardly be waved aside as dueto professional jealousy or political pre-judice. Yet when the Premier was askedfor a commission of inquiry, his onlyreply was that it would drive Sir JohnFisher from office, and that it wouldreveal State secrets to other Powers.Neither of these considerations shouldbe adequate to prevent the country fromlearning whether it has a reasonableprospect of resisting a hostile attack, orof maintaining its supremacy at sea.And the facts cited by LieutenantBellairsappear toshow that the questionof England's safety in case of a suddenoutbreak of war would be highly prob-lematical. We have called attention,recently to the unsatisfactory state ofthe Home and Channel Fleets, in whichthe real strength is far below the nomi-nal fighting power, to the inclusion ofobsolete vesselsin theAdmiraltylists, andto the lack of opportunity afforded forthe regular concentration of the BritishFleets and their systematic trainingunder thecontrol of one responsible com-mander. If Lord Charles Beresford hadbeen compelled to resist a German at-tack early this year he -would have only14 battleships, 4 armoured cruisers, and3 unarmoured •miisers to face the 16battleships, 3 armoured, and 8 un-armoured cruisers of the GermanNorth Sea Fleet. And while our fleetare kept down far below their nominalfighting power, necessary training, asLieutenant Bellaire puts it, is starvedfor the sake of miserable economies. Thematerial for the naval crisis that hepredicts is to be found in the trainingof the officers, the distribution and re-pair of the fleets, and the ship-buildingpolicy that Government has forced uponthe Admiralty; and if a little of thesecharges are true, it will bs well for Eng-land to take a lesson from Germanywhile yyt there.s time,and to refuse toimperil her Empire by economising outof the one prime necessity for her safetyand her existence.

THE PASSING OF TE WHITI.The daath of Te Whiti has come too

lats to disturb the even course of lifefor either Maori or Pakeha. But theold prophet was so remarkable a manthat we can hardly let his name passfrom amongst us without some brief re-cord. It is difficult to explain theascendancy that he so long exercisedover his own race without admittingthat he possessed many of the attributesand characteristics of a born leader ofmen. Certainly not even the potentspell of superstitious reverence is enoughto account for the authority that hewielded, and the absolute obedience thatwas rendered to him. And not eventhe white men, whose overthrow anddispossession he so often predicted werewholly unimpressed by the old prophet'sconfidence in his mission, and the curiousmingling of religious fervour and practi-cal discretion that marked his doctrines.Probably the real secret of Te Whiti'ssuccess was his profound faith in him-seif; for not even the absurdity of manyof his claims could divest them of sin-cerity. With his death the "mana" ofthe Maori prophet is broken for ever;and we may hope that the youngergeneration of his race will look to wiserand saner influences for their bettermentand uplifting. It was natural that TeWhiti should resent the growth of theYoung Maori party and the progressthey have made in adapting their kina-men to the advances of civilisation. Forit was in their adherence to the old orderof things that his strength lay; andpathetic as his career and its close mayseem, it is well for the Maoris that theend of the "old regime" has come, andthat their future is to be guided byhigher principles and directed towardnobler ideals than those they gatheredfrom the teachings of Te Whiti.

The following is Captain Edwin'sweather forecast for 24 houra from 9a.m. this day: "Moderate to strongwind from between north and west andsouth-west; rain probable; glass riseslowly."

While walking up Queen-street, One-hunga, this morning, a little girl namedAgnes Howard, whose parents reside inPrincess-street, tripped and fell heavilyon the footpath. She was picked upunconscious by Constable Smith, and con-veyed into Sergeant Twomey's residence,where she was examined by Dr. W. G.Scott, and found to be suffering fromslight concussion of the brain.

A little diversion was caused at One-hunga this morning by the vagaries of anumber of bullocks which were landedfrom the Rarawa. After being releasedfrom the stocKyard, several broke awayfrom the mob, and took to the water,swimmingacross theharbour and landingat various points near the timber mill.One got under the wharf, and had to berescued by a boat. They were eventual-ly all secured and taken to their de-stination. —

As the ItdyaT Albe'rf Hall is: how-available, it has been decided to hold theAuckland Hockey Association'sAt Homethere on Thursday, 21st, instead of theFederal Hall. The function promises tobe a great success, and a strong com-mittee from the Ladies and Gentlemen'sAssociation have matters well forward.Progressive euchre and bridge, presenta-tion of the ±*.Z.. Hockey Associationchampionshield, and other trophies,withdancing to conclude with, will be theorder of the evening. The shield willarrive in Auckland on Thursdaymorning,and is said to be a very handsome pieceof work.

The Flower Show to be held in theChoral Hall on Friday and Saturdaypromises to be one of the best exhibi-tions yet held by the Auckland Horti-cultural Society. Despite the continuousrains of the early part of the season,flowers have come on well under the im-proved weather conditions of the pastmonth, and entries are both numerousand varied. Fifteenhundred children arecompeting in the sections provided forthem; over one hundredand fifty havingentered for the flower and vegetablegardens within a radius of twenty milesfrom the Auckland Post Office. Eoses,carnations, and sweet peas will be wellrepresented, and strawberries, for whichthe society offers a valuable gold medal,will form one Oi the attractions of theexhibition. Witn fine weather it is con-fidently anticipated that the show willbe one of the Lest held in recent years.

A concert in aid of the Children'sHome, Remuera, will be held in theTabernacle Hall lavS evening. The pro-gramme has been arranged by St. An-drew's Choral Class. ■ .

The sale of work organised by Mes-damea Carr, Colr/ban, and other ladies,to be held to-morrow, in Mrs. Carr'sbeautiful grounds,promises to be a greatsuccess. Some novel articles will beoffered for sale, and the children whohave so diligently worked all winter de-serve great credit for the display. Theproceeds are to benefit Sister Cecil'sHome and the Creche.

To-morrow Messrs. Baker Bros, willoffer by auction a number of city andsuburban properties, the list comprisinga villa in Anglesea-street, and villas inKing-street, Arch .bill, New Bond-street,Glen-more, Wellesley-street West, andiMeison-street; also a large allotmentnear Cheltenham Beach, Devonport. 'Mr. W. W. Bosschart, the Consul-General of the Netherlands for Aus-tralia and New Zealand, has been visit-ing his native country, and has been ingreat request to lecture on these colo-nies, and did so in Haarlem, Rotterdam,the Hague, and Amsterdam, to overflow-ing audiences. In Ha.arlem he lecturedon behalf of the Colonial Museum, aninstitute having for its aim to collectsamples and particulars of all kinds ofcolonial produce. Mr. Bosschart com-menced his lecture by reminding hishearere that it was a Dutchman whodiscovered Australia and New Zealand,and that the names of several capes,bays, etc., still bore witness of his dis-coveries. The speaker described thesecolonies as splendid, and urged that itwould well repay any manufacturer ormerchant to openbusiness relations withNew Zealand. It was true that therewere heavy import duties on somearticles to protect local_ industries, buthis countrymen could hardly do betterthango out and eetablish factories them-selves. He concluded his address bypointing out from- the official statisticshow large the export trade was, andthat, as the Dutch East Indies were sonear to Australia, a very large tradeought to be worked up. Mr. Bosschartshowed a good many lantern slides,which, together with his address, madea deep impression on his hearers, es-pecially as he, although still true to hisnative country, extolled the countriesin which he represents the Netherlands.The lecturer was interrupted severaltimes by loud applause, and receiveda very hearty vote of thanks at theclose. On uonai* of the Colonial Mu-seum, several samples of Australian andNew Zealand products were exhibited,such as various woode, gum, minerals,special typee of plants, etc., and alsoseveral books, magazines, etc., were in-spected with great interest.

"A man who goes into business," re-marked Mr. JusticeDenniston, duringthehearing of a bankruptcy case at thebupreme Court yesterday, "must beable" to keep books or employ someoneelse who can." "A man must live," re-marked counsel. "Well, if he can't dothat," was his Honor's rejoinder, "I canonly say, in the words of Talleyrand, 'Ido not see the necessity.'"

The Ponaonby Lodge o' Druids, No. 17,gathered at the Three 1/amps, Ponsonby,on Sunday morning, at 10 a.m., and about200 of the brethren, including visitorsfrom the South and Victoria, headed bytheGarrisonBand (whichverygenerouslylygave their'services-, marched to theChurch of the Epiphany to mark thecoming of age of the L>odge, it being itstwenty-first anniversary. A special formof worship, with hymns, etc., was printedfor the occasion. Theservice, which wasmost impressive, W23 listened to withattention by a large congregation. Bro.theRev. Clearypreached the sermon. Hetraced Druidism from the anciens dayswhen paganism held Britain in its grip,to its inception in modern times,.-first asa Eocial club and then as a power in theworld as a friendly society. In an elo-quent manner he drew a comparison toits work and the teachings of the Savi-our of Mankind. The Druids of to-day,he explained, were in these Australasiancolonies alone, 100,000 strong, and thefunds re-presented half a million sterling.Of the founders of the Ponsonby lodgethere are three still left who take anactive part in its welfare. The lodgenow numbers some 450 members.

The Sunday School anniversary ser-vices held at the Trinity MethodistChurch, ELingsland, on werelargely attended. In the morning theRev. S. Griffiths preached. The after-noon service was conducted by the JRev.A. Miller, M.A., and the evening servicewas taken by the Rev. A. !N. Scotter,B.A. Special singing by the childrenand choir with orchestral accompaniment,under Mr. A. Williams, was a featureof the services.

Tne K«mo Philharmonic Society madea most successful start in their initialbow to the public, when, they staged thepretty cantata, ' Tie Wreck of the Ar-gosy," in the Kamo Hall on Thursdaynight. The building was crowded, aiarge number of WhangaTei people beingpresent. The leading parts were takenby Mr. Strugnell and Miss Kirkby; Mr.Atkinson, Mr. Melnnes, and Miss Swan-berg also took solo parts, and the sing-ing of all was excellent. The choruseffects were very good. Professor Hut-ton acted as conductor, and ha deservesgreat praise for the manner in whichthe cantata was rendered. Mr. Rolfeacted as stage manager.

The Silk House. Miss Hawken (lateof Howard and Co.), City Chambers, isnow making dresses, 25/j guaranteedcut and finish,—(-£■<!■)

The proposal' to borrow £50,000 at arate of interest not exceeding44 per cent,wherewith to carry out the drainagescheme for the city of Auckland, willbe considered at a meeting of ratepayersto be held in the Federal Hall, Welles-ley-streetj to-night, at 8 p.m.

The Hamilton branch of the New Zea-land Farmers' Union passed a resolutionstrongly condemningimplement manufac-turers for not exhibiting at the lateWaikato Show and other shows through-out the colony, and callingIhe attentionof the provincial executive to the matter,with a. view to the unions importing im-plements for farmers.

In connection with the Workers' Com-pensation Act of 1906, the Colonial SugarKenning Company and their employeesat Chelsea were granted a certificate bythe Conciliation Board, 'allowing thebenefit society and the provident fundto be accepted by the men, in lieu of theWorkers' Compensation Act. The newbill introduced by the Minister forLabour this session would revoke thatcertificate. At a meeting of the em-ployees held yesterday afternoon, it wasunanimously decided to communicatewith the Minister, asking him to deletethe clause from the new bill. It wasalso decided to have a petition signedand presented to Parliament.

At yesterday afternoon's meeting ofthe University College Council, the Pro-fessorial Board recommended the follow-ing award of premiums for the currentyear:—Latin: A. G. Marshall; English:Edna G. B. Lynch; pure mathematics:-W. A. Gray; applied mathematics: A.G. Marshall; chemistry: A. G. Marshall;Physics: M. S. J. Coughlan; Biology:Susanah Wildman; geology: W. G. Ald-ridge; French: K. Sisam; jurisprudenceand constitutional history: E. G.Mahoney. The Grey Scholarship waswon by W. G. Aldridge. The awards,were approved.

When the question of appointing a rep-resentative, to attend the annual electionof members of the Hospital and Charit-able Aid Board was before the OnehungaBorough Council last night, the Mayor(Mr. JohnRowe) made some very strongremarks on the lack of interest displayedby the various bodies in the election.He said the present system was a scan-dal and a disgrace, and he hoped itwould soon be altered. Several council-lors endorsed the Mayor's remarks, andit was eventually agreed that the Mayorrepresent theCouncil at the election. Indeciding to again nominate Mr.J. Fitt as its representative onthe Auckland Hospital and Charit-able Aid Board, the Parnell Coun-cil last night passed the followingresolution:—"That this Council desireato place on record its high appreciationof the services rendered to the com-munity by its representative (Mr. JohnFitt), and also of those members of theBoard who have been assisting him inendeavouring to secure the careful andeconomical expenditure of money nowbeing used for building purposes, andtrusts that their efforts in the public in-terests will meet with the success theydeserve."

The Parnell Council, at its last meet-ing, decided to refuse any further permitfor the continuation of the fish-curingestablishment of Mr. Williams near theParnell Railway Bridge, the building,which was only recently erected, havingbeen partly destroyed by fire a fewweeks after its construction. The rea-son of* the' Council's decision"•was com-plaints from residents, in and out ofthe Council. Dr. Purdy's opinion -wassought. He considered that the site, "onthe main road, was not a suitable placefor such a business, but expressed theopinion, after investigation, that theCouncil was not empowered to prohibittho carrying on of the establishmentunder the existing law, fish-curing notbeingscheduled as an offensive trade. "Myown opinion," Dr. Purdy concluded, "isthat all such trades should be aggregatedin one area. But while we have the pre-sent multiplicity of local control in thisdistrict, I fail to see how the problemcould be satisfactorily solved." Theowner, Mr. Williams, wrote protestingagainst the action of the Council, whi'iilie declared, would mean an unfair hard-ship to himself. The general expressionof the Council was that the business wasand after a little discussion it was re-and afte ra little discussion it 'was relsolved to adhere to the previous decision.

An effort is being made this year tomake what is termed "Temperance Sun-day" a, very special occasion. Bro. G.Clark, the District Deputy for Aucklandof the 1.0.G.T., has sent a circular tothe various ministers and preachers, re-questing them to preach a temperancesermon on Sunday, November 24th.Replies have already been received froma number signifying tleir willingness todo so. The various Good TemplarLedges will atteiid Divine Servioe nextSunday at the Forrester's Hall, Newton,both afternoon and evening.

About eight years ago a young West-lander, a hardy man, who had learnedsomething of the art of digging on thecoast, went away to Klondyke in searchof fortune. After various adventuresin Alaska he had the luck to meet an-other stout-hearted New Zealander, aman from Canterbury, and the two de-cided to battle together for the elusivegold. They had the usual ups anddowns of the mine, but whether fortunewas smiling or frowning their friendshipwas always steadfast. Nearly two yearsago the Westlander was severely injuredby an accident and died. His mate:embalmed the body, and kept it nearhim in that cold region. He intendedtaking the remains to New Zealand, butthe opportunity did not come until re-cently. Then he set out with his chargeacross the sea. He reached Sydneyirith his dead mate, and landed in Wel-lington last week. Relatives of theWestlander were informed that his bodywould be brought to Wellington, andthey took the coffin on by the nextsteamer.At the ChoralHall on Sunday,theC2nd

.anniversary services were commencedof the Primitive Methodist SundaySchool, Alexandra-street. At tbe morn-ing service James Charteris, the boypreacher from Glasgow, delivered an ad-dress, and iv the. afternoon the Rev. J.Wilson, of the Methodist Mission,preached to a very large congregation.The evening service was conducted bythe Rev. W. S. Potter, a former pupil ofthe school. The singing by the childrenwas excellent. Including special dona-tions, the collections for the dayamounted to £61 16/S. *

Attention is drawn to the sale oflanded property to be conducted by Mr.J. Jones, auctioneer,at his mart to-mor-row, at 12 noon, of 15 building allot-ments, also C roomed house and conveni-ences, situated in Penearrow-avenue,Mount Eden. The lots -are only twominutes' walk from the tram.

Don't be restless; get seasonableclothing and be comfortable. Nothingmore suitable than flannel suits andtrousers.-—Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.)

Wβ give your boys summer comfort.Have you seen our washing. blouses indrill; holland, eix.t—Geo. Fojwlds.—i(Ad.)

AUCKLAND HARBOUR IMPROVE-MENTS.

PROGRESS TO DATE.

NEW FERRY JETTY.

Yet another of the Auckland harbourworks in connection with' the improve-ment scheme is now practically availablefor use, this latest addition being thenew ferry tee on. the western, side ofQueen-street wharf. This fine jetty,about 400ft long and 190ft across at itswidest point, has been completed, onemay say, from, the 30th of Septemberlast, and its western side has been clear-ed and made ready for use whenever;required. The Ferro-Concrete Company,'the contractors for the work, are retain-ing a temporary use of the eastern edge,but the three spacious berths on theopposite side should meet the require-ments without difficulty until the wholewharf is available. The fine smooth con-crete surface, and heavy piles suggestiveof immense strength, impart a veryimposing feature to the whole structure,which undoubtedly possesses a consider-able degree of ornanientality. Thiswork was commenced in March last,

QUEEN-STREET WHARF.The pile work in connection -with the

Queen-street wharf has been advanced350ft, and about 220ft of this distancehas been timbered, the latter portionbeing ready for concreting, which is atpresent in progress. Indeed, a distanceof some 50ft of: the wharf has alreadybeen concreted. With the exception ofabout 120, the piles for this work havealready been constructed. A distanceof 280 feet yet remains to be timberedand concreted, to reach the old timberportion of the wharf, and, when workhas been completed to this point, theeastern tees of the old wharf will comeaway, while work, on the eastern sec-tion will be proceeded with. It is esti-mated that another 3 or 4 months willsee the present extension meeting theold wharf. Some GO men are at presentemployed by the Ferro-Concrete Com-pany on Queen-street wharf and theferry tee.

QUAY-STREET WALL.A length of about 500 feet.of the solid:concrete wall along ths Quay-street!frontage has been completed westward

from Queen-street, this section includ-ing the fine landing steps nearly oppositeLittle Queen-street. An area of about1124square yards had to be reclaimed in•connection with this work. The dis-tance remaining to carry the wall alongto the graving-deck is approximately200 feet. The contractors, Messrs. New-son and Conlsbn, are also sinking the;holes and -putting in concrete founda-;tions on the eJdge'of the-wall as but-tresses for the colonnade of the newferry buildings; while the Ferro-ConcreteCompany are making the piles for thefoundations of the main structure. Piledrivingwill be commenced in about eight,weeks'' time. The plans for the newbuildings are well advanced, and it ishoped that tenders. will be called inabout a month or six weeks. The Quay-street wall, on which 20 men are atpresent engaged, should be completed bythe end of jfebruary.. RAILWAY WHARF.! This fine structure, as already stated,;will probably be handed over by the';Ferro-Concrete Company on the Ist ofFebruary. All that remains to be doneis the concreting, and a little'otherwork,on the two last days, a distance of some40ft. The wharf has yet to .be. asphalt-eW, but even in its present, condition,vessels are making constant use of it.In connection with tne construction ofthe sheds, Messrs. J. H. Adams and Co.,are erecting a workshop on the' wharf,and as soon as the plant and materialcomes to hand, work will be commenced.Thematerial is expected to arrive ia twoor three weeks' time.

CALLIOPE WHARF.At Calliope Dock the large coffer dim

is completed, and the cylinders let downand connected, the girder connectionbeing now made. The wharf structure isbeing concreted, and the contractors havecompleted the northern and western re-tainingwallß. The contract time for thiswork expires in March nest.

HOBSON-STREET WHARF.The roadway approach on the western

side of Hobson-street Wharf is beingmade. This will give access to the jettyrecently constructed there for the reliefof the other business wharfs. At presentthe levels on the new reclamation at theback of the wharf are being adjusted,filling in being carried out wherevernecessary.

DREDGING.The dredging at present in hand be-

tween No. 4 jettyand the Railway Wharfis nowalmost finished, the Board's dredgebeing now at work cutting out the lastfew yards. The surface below water hasbeen deepened with a remarkably evensurface, and the level is even lower thanthecontract depth. This improvement isnot actually obvious to the passer-by,butwhen one recollects the very uninvitingexpanse of mud whichwas leftuncoveredat everytow tide the advantages are onlytoo apparent.

BIRKENHEAD ADDITIONS.The works at Birkenhead are in an

advanced stage, the bluestone retainingwall, 560 ft. long, having now beenfinished. The Borough Council is atpre-sent fillingin behind this wall, and.mode-rate progress has been made here. TheHarbour Board is commencing to put inthe concrete work for the new jetty, andthe piles arebeing taken on to thesite.

FREEMAN'S BAY.Sweeping alterations are making head-

way in this portion of the harbour, andthe topographical nature of the waterfrontage will soon be entirely changed.The cement concrete wall at the easternend of the bay is making excellent pro-gress in the hands of Mr. J. T. Julian,and 1145 ft. out of a total of. 1850 ft.have been completed. As with the otherharbour works, the heavy weather hasmilitated against progress, and the in-terruption in the coastal shingle servicecreated more delay. The work will pro-bably be brought to its termination insix months' time.

The excavation works at the westernextremity of the bay are also more thanhalf completed, and about 85,000 cubicyards, or three-quarters. of the whole,have been dug out. Messrs. John McLeanand Sons, who hold the contract for theAuckland Gas Company, expect that, iffine weather continues, there will be verylittle-left to do after the Christmas holi-days. The whole contract will probablybe finished by the end of February. Theexcavated material is being deposited inthe bay for reclamation purposes, and,on thecompletion of this, everythingwillbe in readiness for beginning the con-struction of the western wall

The Harbour Board will commence thework of pile driving to connect the east-ern and western walls as soon as it ispossible to get the plant jiad material on

the spot. A large number of paesna,»already been made for this waU.OTHER WORKS.' 1"

Several works of minor inmnrtacompared with thosetioned, have recently been confpS"and, among the more prominent ofin the extent of the advantages whiAtheir completion entails, WT *tioned the Lower Albany jetty,about »ix weeks ago, and &*<£32Wharf additions which saw comjtefisome three months past. The flarWBoard is\about to extend.the whartatUpper Albany, and is carrying,outminorrepairs to the Riverhead and otherZEharbour jetties. Tenders have also Kmcalled for the additions to. NprtSFerry Jetty,*nd the drawing of thenileam the woodenportion of the oldrailwaywharf left standing. ' ™y

TRAM BOILER EXPLODES.two men killed,

a driver Shockingly" -MUTCIkTEDMANY PERSONS I>T JTJRED.V

A TEAM BLOWN OF THE LINE. '.\SYDNEY, Tuesday vA sensational boiler explosion, .'ninilfc. :ing in the death of two trLdway eSIdrivers, and injuries to several otherpersons occurred yesterday morning atConcord. The accident took placedat the moment when two steam trainswere standing side by. side; A kiWrnumber of people were therefore involvedm Us consequences than would -have beenthe case with a single tram.- ;

Shortly after noon, two trams onebound from Concord to Mortlake'/inathe other making the -return Journeymet at the Stanley-street loop.; -it fecustomary for trams to pull up at this'loop for the purpose of Changinggers from one car to the-other beforeproceeding. While the trams were thm:>standing side by side, ihe boiler of''■■■s&S2, the motor of the inward bound':tram, suddenly exploded. The fabric ofthe motor was literally blown to bite,:fragments being flung 50 yardswhile the roadway was covered■■ whir'twisted pieces of iron arid Afobdwirk-?hieh had careered through tlii air.' •'The driver of this motor, John JfcCui-loch, residing at Burwood,: was killeiinstantly. He must' have been standin*in. the narrowpassage betwenttie boiler.•and the side, of the motor, and .had littlechance to-escape, even had he received :any warning. A deluge.ofboiling ■•water;!and a dense cloud of steam followed theflying pieces of woodwork, boiler iron,and machinery, and, this added eoneide*-ably to the peril of those wifchiri reach.-

McCulloch's injuries were of a, shock-ing nature. He was literally■■' btowathrough the side of his motor, and;hiibattered body was picked up on theroadside. The head' was blown awaysome distance from the trunk, the:skijlLVbeing smashed, and the; btidyiandliiiibe ~crushed. It was evident from.-the nature'of his injuries that death was•:instant-aneous, the result of his being struck bythe flying debris;

The driver of the• second train, AlfredBarclay, living at Violet-street, Enmore,was found to be scarcely -less terribljiinjured than McCuUoch. When;; theexplosion occurred:his engine was blown,off the lino and overturned. :He becamepinned down in the wreck of the niotor,and sustained fatal injuries. \He.wis-,carried;as soon as possible tt> theWes-tern Suburbs Cottage; Hospital,but survived admission only a short,Iterval. Little, hope of saving him. wa» ;,entertained from the first.: ;■ ■ •,'•;'

The deafening repoTfc.of the explosion,which shookwindowso| houses. a,;4nart»of a mile away; quickly attracted a largecrowd to the vicinity. . A band of wil-ling workers -was organised, and first aidwas.rendered to-some; of ;thewhile others; were admitted -to. the hosrpitat Dr. Blaxland, who wasdrivingpast at. the time, rendered.valuable Mid*cal assistance immediately. :■ - ;

THE CASUALTIES. : ' *■

KILLED. ■''{■ ;John McCulloeh, tramway e__g_ne----l,•er, Burwqod.Alfred Murdoch Barclay, \tri__iwiij

engine-driver, Violet-street,: Enmore.-INJUIIED.. 'Edwin White, conductor, Punchbowl:

road, Enfield, scalded on one leg andwound onhead. .:-..->' :.''__JrJ

Percy Buchanan, conductor, \T____-.street, Enfield, slight.injuries;to■_____. >Percy Snelson, condTictor, .Fitztojrstreet, Burwbod, cuts on hands.. _■_ !,Edward Johansen, employee.Kandwiek,workshops, passenger, injuries to he_d<;

Herbert Fletcher, builder, Schwebel-street, Marrickville, bruises and shock.

Mrs. Baxter, wife of PoUcetor Baxter, shock. . .--.,' ■ ;.-.i - . .- ; -~■-.,:..'■' ;-;: i

EVIDENCE OF J_YE-W_TN---_--S.-a -.Constable Whiley, of Burwood, w_«

was on duty in the neighbourhood,-de,scribed the explosion as resemblingth»report of a cannon. The driver'.__.B.o.-;----82 was lying in the gutter dead,landterribly mangled. . Senior. Con___-«Twiss, of Burwood, said that the -.ex-ploding boiler. completely shattered itsmotor. A passenger'in the tram stated-that the affair came with startling sud- -denness. He did not realise for severalseconds what had happened. Then he sawthe cloud of steam which enveloped thetwo trams. He "got but quickly, andsaw the debris lying in all directions,and one of the drivers prostrate at V&roadside. He was fearfully.battel-!,andhis clothingwas torn to strips. •■ ' ■' ■ -. -'

THE AUCKXA2sT> STAB, TUESDAY, NOYEMBEES 19, 190T.4

HAJ&S FOE XMAS.OUB PURCHASE OF HAMS HASBEEN EXCEPTIONALLY HEAVY

THIS YEAR.BRANDS—

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OUK NEW SPRING AND SUMMERGOODS

ARE NOW OPENED UP.New Designs in

SICILIANS. LUSTRES, TWEEDS,SERGES. Etc.Higu-class Wort at Moderate Prices.

J±_ AMD QO..LADES' ViXLOKa, QOEEM-BT.

nV) MOTHERS.—Boys' Summer Blouses■J- and Crash' Suits, all greatly reduced-—ADAMS AND BUNKER, (late Shackelford),QTJEEN-ST.

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Importers ofOILS, COLOURS, WHITE LEAD,POLISHED PLATE, ORNAMENTAL AND

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Obtainable at all the Principal Hotels andWine and Spirit Merchants, and from

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TEE SPRING TRADE.SEND FOR PRICE LISTS.

E. LEEOY,TENT AND COVER MAKER,

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From Xour Grocer.-t |fh/A—TO MOTHERS — More RoomJ-V/ \t -wanted for Our Tailoring Dept-All Boys' Suits greatly reduced in order toel-ear.—ADAMS AND BUNKER GateShackelford), QUEEN-ST.PANAMA AND BOATER HATS in great->- variety. —ADAMS AND BUNKBE(late Shackelford), QUEEN-ST.

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STOCK, 375,000 FEET.Teiepnones 1857. 1554.

-1 /-I -j —TO SIOI'HBKS—Buys' SummerJ-' -»-*• Blouses, reduced from 1/11 up-wards.—ADAMS AND BUNKEK (lateShackelford), next Savings Bank, QUKI3N-ST.

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rj /a—BOYS' CLOTHING, all greatlyI / U reduced. Norfolk Conway and BlouseSuit; all at reduced price.—ADAMS ANDBUNKER Gate Sbankelford), QUEEN-ST.

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Commodious Rooms, Best Appliances,Ample Selection of Spectacles, and

Accurate Fitting.Mr. J. A. Peacock bas iost returned from

England, where he passed both exams. o£the Worshipful Company of Spectacle-makers in Optics and Practical Sight-test-ing, *fth Honours.

The Garrison Band, under Bandm*-1»P. Williams, will play the following Pr0*gramme in.the Albert Park on Wednes-day evening, 20th, at 8 p.m.:—March,"The Directorate," Sousa; waltz,';-•***••racoa," D. Carlos; descriptive selectio*,"All the Winners," J. Neat; serenade,-."Moonlight," N. Moret; tatof**'" Waiting at the Church," from'-MotherGoose"; march, "The Kilties," Loseys.

" God Save the King."A large part of women's s__*_rl_.g

comes from headache. No matter w-Mthe cause the cure is always f°u*'(I ."JSteams' Headache Cure, which .s tasw.;.iless, easy tc take, and acts promptl/.-.

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You should not get hot and ilMggjgpered. Light and comfortable underclothing will give you easeand singlets are the dehght of all men.Geo. Fowlds.—(Ad.)

T LBe comfortable and 'neglige. T_i»

off that vest and wear a wais-baal ora belt. We have them. Geo-(Ad) ' - __.«__,on top. This -«**f ■«*and we can help you to doit. °"2fl_-boaters and summer hats, ___*_»"-'the season.—Geo. lo_-__wHr**-.-

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CABLEGRAMSpgESS ASSOCIATION.—COPYMGHT.]

DRUCE GRAVE GUARDED.IKTEKSE DJTEBEST IW CASE.

(Received 5.25 a-m.)

LONDON, November IS.

Thousands of people have inspectedite .rave of Thomas Druce in the Hh-lg-/(North London) Cemetery. It is

guarded against any possibilityf interference.Vanv ladies of title have seats on the

•RjjHjh'at the Clerkenwell Sessions, to

Irtish" the hearing of the Druce case has■jcen transferred.

SOME MORE CARDWELL.(Beceived 10.S a.m.)

LONDON, November 18.

The witness Caldwell, in the Drucecase, stontly denied his identity with a"brother" who was accused of embezzle-ment. He also stated that he was posi-tive that he passed through a partly-

tunnel between Welbeck and Work-Mp (near which village Welbeck Abbeyissituated) in 1564.

He denied thathe was ever a defendantin the police court and swore positivelyie never lived at Londonderry with his

eife.At the earlier hearing Caldwell made a

Hollar statement with regard to thethenexistence of tne famous undergroundpassages at Welbeck, whereas the prose-ijutiJg counsel maintained that they were•jot constructed until eight years later.

ROYAL DUKE'S DEATH.leases Eight Millions.

(Beeeived 10.10 a.m.)

LONDON, November 18.The death has occurred in England

efEobert, Duke of Parma, at the age of69. His fortune is estimated at not lessthan eight millions sterling.

[Robert, Duke of Parma, belonged to(ie Koyal house of Italy, and was thejatier-in-law of PrinceFerdinand of Bul-garia.]

ROYALTY AT WINDSOR.Eight Crowasd Heads at Xruncli.

f (Received 8.25 a.m.)

LONDON, November IS.King Edward and" Queen Alexandratook

hmch on Sunday at Windsor Castle withthe Kaiser and Kaiserin, the King andQueen of Spain,and the Queens of Portu-gal and Norway as their guests.

LANGUAGES ON SHIPS.ImportantBritish. Provision.

-V;;- -{Rjcejye,} g.20 a.m.)

LONDON, November IS.The Board of Trade has issued a notice

to the effect that after January 1, 1908,foreign seamen will be unable to engageon British, ships in European -waters un-less theyhave enough knowledge of Eng-lish to understand orders given in thatlanguage. The new provision chietiysSeefe Italians, Portuguese, SpaniardsMd Greeks.'

KEIR HARDIE EN ROUTE.(Received 8.20 a.m.)

COLOMBO, November 18..Mr Eeir Hardie, M.P., has sailed for«ew Zealand, via Australia.

MORE DEATH SENTENCES INRUSSIA.

(Received 5.25 a.m.)

ST- PETERSBURG, November 18.At Proskuroff a court-martial has sen-"Sfcri eleven peasants to be hanged forwe murder of a Rural Guard.

MELBA ENTHUSIASTS.(Received 10.S a.m)

JIELBOURXE. this day.liebooking for Madsmc Melba's first«*Ksrt constituted a record. ManyWe waited all night to secure tickets.

INCREASED GERMAN ESTI-MATES.

BERLIN, November IS.SO?? ordinaiT Estimates include £5,716,----£l4oVnn SMp3' aD increase ofttf~' Vs compared with last year,Tβ -pror-de £2,433,000 for artillery.o,;, are the first instalments requiredr the construction of three battleships«<lone large and two small cruisers.

PROGRESSIVE INCREASES..(Received 5.25 a.m.)

BERLIN, November IS.totd 1- *?. ■Estlmates for the next yearJars Iqim

S sterlinS' and for futureTfnL ' mllhons- '-The constructiveBoaltT 16 P™ 3̂ *>r three Dread-aftenrf , €Iy year until 1912 1 two«ST^trdl 1916- One mammothte -bail L n'c destr°y els are also to«*2U; "y, beiid£S a DUmber ° f

MONTE CARLO MURDER.A LONDON, November IS.

fiatft €Xpert re P°rted to the CourtH0jtr7, lefPonsibiii'.v of the Goolds (thetlidtW •E2urdt' w> for the»r acts is

,slotheirbeing

ANGLO-GERMAN RELATIONS.■ Ihe "iff* BERLINT, November 18.•■S'edK Geman Gazette" <theP«nal a ,rgan of German Im-»SH to ™lor > describes the Kaiser's

M a momentousensuring friendly rela-«tween- Great Britain and Ger-

THE EMPIRE'S FUTURE.SPEECH BY LORD MILNER.

(By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.*


LONDON, November 18.Viscount Milner, in a speech at Edin-

burgh, said that the Empire's expansionhad been completed and consolidationought now to proceecr on a basis of anequality partnership between all kithand kin.

A wise policy of fiscal reform wouldiielp commerce into assisting the Britishworker and would also help colonial de-velopment.

McCLINTOCK DEAD.Fsj-famed Arctic Explorer.


LONDON, November IS.The death is announced in London to-

day at the age of SS, of Admiral SirFrancis Leopold McClintock, X.C.8.,F.K.S., the famous Arctic explorer anddiscoverer of the fate of Sir JohnFrank-lin.

[Leaving out the dry bones of McClin-teck's career, including many naval ap-pointments, culminating in bis holdingthe positionof Commander-in-Chief of theNorth American and West Indian Sta-tion (1579-S2), his life centres in hisArctic expeditions. In the first he ac-companied the Ross Franklin ie'ief ex-pedition on the Enterprise in IS4S, andin the second he was Senior Lieutenantof H.M.S. Assistance, sent on the sameerrand. On this latter occasion it washis fortune in August, ISSO, to see, atCape Riley, the first traces of the missing iexpedition. In the following -spring liesignalized- himself by an unprecedentedsledge journey of SO days and 760 geo-graphical miles, reaching the most wes-terly point which had then been attainedfrom the east, in the Arctic regions. [Next came, in the spring of ISS2, the In-trepid-Resolute expedition, in which he <accomplished a sledge journey of 105|days and 1,210 geographical rciies, into'hitherto unexplored territory to thaNorth of Melville Island. In 1557McC'lintock accepted the command otLady Franklin's own search expedition—|to be fitted out at her expense. Hoselected the steam yacht "Fox," of 177tons, and with 24 companions sailed onJuly 1. 1557. He returned on SepLf.n- |bcr 20, 1859, having discovered upon the;north-west shore of King William's Is-iland, a record announcing the death of |Sir John Franklin and the abandonmentof the Erebus and Terror. McClintockbrought home intelligence of their grea.tdiscoveries and the fate of their crews,and many relics of the bold expedition, jHe published a very interesting accountof his most important and successfulsearching voyage. He became the heroof the nation, and was rewarded withnumberless honours.]

MURDEROUS OUTBREAK INFORMOSA.

TOKIO, November 18.A company of Chinese troops in Japan-

ese pay in the Southern portion of theJapanese Island of Formosa, murdered 63Japanese policemen and civilians.

A body of Japanese infantry dispersedthe mutineers, who fled into the -wilder-ness.

KILBRIDE ASHORE OFF SUVA.SUVA, November 18.

The steamer Kilbride is ashore on thereef off Suva. The Government steamerIlanandi is rendering assistance.

[The Kilbride (3712 tons) recentlycalled at Auckland for coal on the voyagefrom the v/est coastof South America toAustralia. After calling at Sydney thesteamer went to Newcastle, where sheloaded 5000 tons of coal for the sugarmills at Fiji, besides a considerable quan-*ity of ease-oil.

(By Pacific Cable—Press Association.)

SUVA, this day.The Kilbride failed to float at two

high tides, and is now preparing for anattempt to discharge her cargo intosugar lighters. The weather is mild,butotherwise threatening.

NEW HEBRIDES CONVENTION.(Received 8.20 a.m.)

LONDON, November 18.An Order in-Council has been gazetted

providing for the exercise of the King'sjurisdiction in the New Hebrides in ac-cordance with the Anglo-Krench Conven-tion ratified on October 29.

THE MONEY FAMINE.NEW YORK, November 18.

The American law officers declare thatan investigation of the affairs of theBorough Bank, Brooklyn, disclosed thatillegal loans bad been made and forgedpaper used, and that an investigation ofthe affairs of Jenkins' Trust Company,Brooklyn, has shown that illegal loanswere made to the president of the com-pany.

Mr Cortelyou (Secretary to the Trea-sury) announces the issue of 50 milliondollars' worth of Panama Canal bonds.He adds that the Treasury will alsoissue interest-bearingcertificates with in-debtedness for a year for 100 milliondollars if necessary.

In anticipation of Mr Cortelyou's issueof Panama bonds, with other measures torelieve the stringency, there has been aslight improvement in the situation inthe United States.

Confidence is reviving among smalldepositors.

FEARED FOREIGN OUTBREAKIN CHINA.

SHANGHAI,November 18.Four American warships are patrolling

the coast of the Province of Che-kiang,China, in readiness for any anti-foreignoutbreak.

CABLE BREVITIES.Silver was quoted in London yesterday

at 2/3*.The Governor of West Australia

(Admiral Sir Frederick Isedrord) andLady Bedford have departed for Englandon a six months' trie.

THE COAL ISTRIKE.A DWHraLTNG SUPPI-Y.

FURTHER SERIOUS EFFECTS.

BETTER TURN IN THE NEGOTI-ATIONS.

CBy Cable.—Press Association.—Copyrlgst.)


SYDNEY, this day.The coal supplies in Sydney are stead-

iiy shrinking. The City Electric Light-ing Committee reports that there is onlya week's supply of coal on hand.

The pottery works nt Marrickville haveclosed owing to the price of coal, and.further modifications have been made inthe ferry services.

It is understood that the miners' execu-tive is generally favourable to the Prem-ier's proposals, but is seeking an explana-tion of certain points. The proprietorsawait the miners' decision before meetingagain.

SYDNEY, November 18.Meetings of the proprietors and miners,

lasting in each instance several hours,discussed the Premiers proposals.

Both sides declined to give any infor-mation.

Interviewed this evening, the Premieretated that as he had to see both sidessgain to-moriow it was not desirable togive details of to-day's proceedings. Fairprogress had been made, but the questionhad not been settled. It was hoped tomake an announcement to-morrow.

MELBOURNE, this day.An order has been issued by the Vic-

torian Railway Department to conserveall coal. The railway authorities arealso considering the curtailment of someof the services.

QUEENSLAND CABINET.Names of New Ministers,


BRISBANE, this day.Mr Philp informed the Governor Hate

last night that he had succeeded informing a Cabinet. The names of the.Ministers will be announced in the Houseto-day.

(Via Pacific Cable.)

(Received 2 p.m.)BRISBANE, this day.

The Philp Ministry was sworn in to-day.

Chief Secretary and Treasurer, Mr.Phil p.

Home Secretary, Mr. Denham.Minister for Lands, Mr. Barnes.Minister for Railways, Mr. J. D.

Campbell.Minister for Works and Mines, Mr.

P. J. Leahy.Minister for Education and Agricul

ture, Mr. W. Stephens.Minister for Justice and Leader of the

Council, Mr. F. I. Power.Minister without portfolio, Mr. W. V.

Brown.

ENGLAND V. VICTORIA.Some Poor Fielding.

MELBOtntNE,November IS.There was again a large attendance on

theMelbourne Cricket Ground this after-noon, when the match between Englandand Victoria was resumed.

The weather was fine, but the wicket,after Saturday's rain, was rather soft.It quickly improved, However, under theinfluence of the sun and breeze.

The home team treated the visitors toa day's leather-hunting. The first wicketfell when only seven runs had beenscored, but after that there was a linedisplay of cricket, and the combinationof McKenzie and MacAlister was a high-ly meritorious performance on a difficultpitch. Tarrant and Ransford treated thebowlers with more freedom, Tarrant es-pecially playing a lively game.

The Englishmen did not shine in thefield, dropping several chances. Whenstumps were drawn the scores stood asfollows: — ENGLAND.First innings 193

VICTORIA.First innings 233

Second Innings.Warne, c Hayes, b Fielder 7McKenzie, c Crawford,b Fielder .... 54MacAlister, c Young, b Crawford .. 43Carroll, c Young, b Fielder 43Tarrant, c Hutchings, b Rhodes SIRansford, not out 4S

Sundries 11Total for five wickets 287

CONSERVATIVE POLICY.The Liberal Rejoinder

LONDON, November 18.Mr. H. H. Asquith (Chancellor of tho

Exchequer), speaking at Nuneaton, inWarwickshire, suggested as the title ofthe little Birmingham comedy, "The Salt-ing of Mr. Balfour's Tail."

Mr. Asquith added: "When Mr. Bal-four rose the bulk of his Protectionisthearers must have asked themselves,'Shall we get him?' After the speechanother question must have been askedwith varying degrees of anxiety andassurance, namely, 'Have we got him?'

"My disinterested verdict is that thebird has the best of it now. It is plainthat the Tory party as a party has beencaptured by the Protectionists; and theLiberal party stands between the coun-try and protection.

"A return to protection has now be-come a more substantial, more imminentdanger than the shadowy spectre ofSocialism. *

"The Liberals' first duty," Mr. As-quith concluded, is to combine the esti-mable advantages of the free trade policywith the steady, continuous progress ofsocial reform."

The Earl of Plymouth (formerly LordWindsor, and Paymaster-General andFirst Commissioner of Works in theSalisbury and Balfour Governments) de-scribes Mr. Balfour's speech at the Con-servative Congress at Birmingham as theturning point of the party's fortunes.

A narrow escape from a serious acci-dent occurred on the Onehunga Wharfthis morning, shortly after the arrivalof the Rarawa from Xew Plymouth. Anumber of men were engaged fixing thetram lines for the coaling of the vessel,when they slipped oat of the sling, pin-ning one lumper named Docherty againstthe side of the vessel. Fortunately,, theweight was soon removed, and Dochertywas"removed from his perilous position,escaping with a fewbruises and a slightehaiin," ■ •-'- ■ v_

THE HAWERA BANKRUPTCY.ALLEGED BREACHES OF THE ACT

At the SupremeCourt yesterday after-noon, before Mr. Justice Denniston, the; trial of Alexander Pate-son, a draperlately carrying on business in Haw-era,was continued. The Hon. J. A. Tole,K.C., prosecuted for the Crown, and Mr.J. E. Reed appeared for the defence.

Continuing his evidence, William Mc-Cutcheon, an accountant, who investi-gated accused's affairsunder instructionsfrom the Official Assignee, said thatsince September, 1906, Paterson had in-curred a debt to Beath, Scheiss and Co.,of over £1500. It took witness over afortnight in Hawera to ascertain thestate of affairs. He could have done no-thing without Patersoc's assistance.

To Mr. P.eed: Witness had heard nosuggestion that Paterson had misappro-priated any funds or goods. He ha-d goneinto Paterson's affairs very carefully,and was perfectly satisfied that nothingof that kind had occurred. Patersonwas paying £1100 a year for interestand renewals of accommodation bills.

Charles Thomas Harris traveller forJames Hodgson, woollen merchants,Auckland, said that on June 20 th, 1900,Paterson gave witness an order lorgoods amounting to £20 0/6. The goodswere supplied and had not been paid for.

George Ranson, manager in New Ply-mouth for Sargood, .Son and Ewen, saidthat goods to the value of £52 C/5wereordered by the accused from September,1005, to May, 190(5, from him. . Thagoods were supplied, and had not beenpaid for. lie had at various times, sincethe goods were suppleid, received thirteencheques from accused, all of which weredishonoured.

To Mr. Reed: During that period ac-cused paid £120, but that was for backdebts.

Evidence was also given as to the pur-chase of goods from the Auckland branchoi Sargood, Son and Ewen.

This concluded, the case for the prose-cution.

The accused, in the witness-box, saidthat before he opened the business inHawera he was an assistant in Kawhiaand Wellington for a number of years.He had had no experience in the finan-cial part of the businoes. He startedbusiness on his own account in 18!KJ,with his brother and John Craig. Theircapital was £1100, of which Craig con-tributed £500. Later he bought ou:Craig and his brother, paying them £700and £1000 respectively, in order to dothat he had to iine__e. Sutton cileredhim a loan of £2000, wh:c_ sum \vitnes_borrowed, agreeing to pay £400 a yesrinterest. At that time witness's busi-ness was showing a net prolit r>i £ 1000a year,and he thought he could pay thatinterest. Witness worked the businessup to an average turnover o_£10,000. In 1503 his turnover was£11,000. He had no other capital. Som.years before 190ii he borrowed £iOO atat seven per cent. He e_._-ibJi__.edbranch shopo at Opunake and Stratford.The £10,000 turnover was irrespectiveof the outside branches, which were un-profitable. He then disposed of -hebranch shops in 1901. The sale left himwith an abnormally large stock ia 11a-v.-era. In September, i3oo he had acredit balance of Je.__.i3 face value forthe first six months. He then began tofeel the want of goods. At that timethe amount of his indebtedness to thewarehouses had been reduced lower thanhad been the exse for the past fewyears, and he coue'uded the old condi-tions woul dbe resumed. He was visitedby the principal of Beath, Sche_3s andCo., to whom he explained his position.Witness continued his business for afurther six months with small supplies.At that time (September, 1904) ho hadpaid off about £3000 to the warehouses.He subsequently- interviewed the ware-houses, and they agreed to extend thebills over two years on his wife en-dorsing them. A Mr. Buchanan cameinto the business as bookkeeper to be-come a partner. Buchanan paid £500on joining,and was to pay another £500when the partnership T*as entered into.Business relations with Beath, Scheissand Co. were then entered into, thelatter offering him exceptional terms.The goods from Beath Scheiss and Co.were ordered in Jan., 1905, and they ar-rived in August and Sept., 1906, and bethen signed the bills. In June, 1906,there was a scheme bo form his businessinto a company. The warehouses hadagreed to aeept 4/ in the £1. and spreadthe balance over three years. The deedswere drawn up, and he had arranged toborrow the necessary money at 6 percent, leaving a sum of £1500 in hand tobuy stock. This arrangement was upsetby Sutton. It was at this time he con-tracted the liability with Hodgson. Dur-ing the past three years, the whoie ofhis wife's property and £600 of hialather's had gone into the business.

Cross-examined by Mr. Tole, accuseddenied having sold stock at under costprice in order to raise cash.

The Court then adjourned until thismorning,

When the Court resumed this morningthe accused, in reply to questions byhis Honor, said

___submitted a balance-

sheet to the warehouses in April, 1904,showing a net prafit for six months of£56. He did not balance again. Hetook rought stock sheets in September,1905, but did not complete them.His' Honor: Do you consider as a

business-man that you were justified inaccepting bills and taking goods intoyour stock without ascertaining yourposition?—l thoroughly believed I couldget the business back.

His Honor: Did you try to face yourposition? Had you sufficient courage?Did you not defer taking stock to shutout the position, and trust to luck?—Knowing the possibilities of the businessas I did, and the trade I had done there,had I taken stock at that timeand founda deficiency of "2u_o or £3000, I stillbelieve I could have come out all right.

His Honor: How ong did you expectit would take you?

Accused: Four or five years.His Honor: And at that time you

owed money whicu, if your creditorschose to enforce, must have closed youup.

Counsel then addressed the jury.Counsel having addressed the jury,his

Honor summed up. xue accused, he said,may have been unduly sanguine, or, asmany men have done, he may have beenhoping against hope, hut was that areasonable belief that he was solvent?The test of solvency was whether hecould pay his bills as they fell due. Thequestion as to whether he had indulgedin rash or hazardous speculations wasreally whether he was justified in goinginto business without any capital andwith £2000 borrowed money at twenty; per cent.

The jury retired at 12.15 o'clock.

ARBITRATION COURT.

FARM LABOURERS' DISPUTE.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHEISTCHURCH, Monday.The hearing of the farm labourers'

dispute by the Canterbury ConciliationBoard commenced this morning. Theschedule of demands by the union is setout as follows: —Hours of labour: Ploughmen, 6 a.m. to8 p.m; breakfast, 7 a.m. to 7.30 a.m.;dinner, an hour and a-half from leavingwork till starting back to work withhorses. To stop at 5 p.m., after whichthe men are not to groom horses. Daylabourers: eight hours and a-half forfive days and four hours and a-half onSaturday. General farm hands: Ninehours per day. Harvesters: 7 a,m, to7 p.m.; one hour for dinner; half anhour for lunch both before and afterdinner. Married couples: Husbandssame hours as ploughmen or harvesters,according to work; other work at forty-cig-ht hours per week.

Bate of wages: Head ploughmen ortimekeeper, £1 10s per week; plougu-men on level country, £ 1 7s Cd for fourhorse team and £1 5s for threc-hcrseteam; 2s 6d extra for every additionalhorse; swamp ploughing with six horses,£ 1 15s per week. General farm hands,£ 1 7s 6d per week; day labourers, 7s 6dper day; casuals, is per hour; drainers,is per hour; if in water, Is 3d per hour,gum boots to be supplied by employers.Harvest wages (men working horses),£2 15s, with board and lodging; stock-ing and forking. £2 15s and Is 3dper hour, with board and lodging; stack-ing, £3 per week, or Is Cd per hour andfound; stackers' assistant, Is per hourand found; daymen. Is per hour, withboard at rate of 10s per week wherenecessary. Married coupies. where bothhave to work, man £ 1 7s o_, wife (ascook) 15s per week for four men, 2s p_rweek for each roan over four. If requir-ed to bake £1 per week, house and coalor firewood free, norse and trap to heallowed to be kept at not more thanIs per week. If man has to harvest,tho wages to be those of a harvester.

Shepherds: i.e."! shepherds on plainsor downs, if married £ 1 12s '.id, on backcr mountainous country, if married £ 115s, with house, fuel, rations, horses_nd feed for dogs free. Single men the-.-•-mo with board _-id lodgings insteadcf house. Under shepherds £1 12s Cdand found if single, or with house if.r.&rried. Ca-TiP-1 employees £1 l_s andall found. J'.u,t.ring on Sundays, Isper hour. Mus__r.r_ and packers in backcountry £3 per week, and 10s extra forSundays, and found. Day mustcrers lisper day with one day's pay for comingfrom last job, and 5s expenses.

Threshers: Same wages and conditionsas harvesters. Holidays: New Year'sDay, Good Friday, Easter Monday, dayof local sports, Labour Day, King'sl.'.rthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day,and orto week each in November andMay. all at full pay. and a half-holidayon Saturday, except in harvest time.

Overtime: Day labourers Is per hour,harvesters Is 3d per hour for all timebefore 7 _.m. or nt.er 7 p.m. Boys areto be paid not less than 17s 6d perweek, with increases of 2s (3d everysix months to the full wages. No boyunder 16 is to take charge of a team ofmore than two horses, and no boy is towork before or after the hours fixed forthe other farm workers. All sleeping ac-commodation to be properly ventilatedand sanitary, and each individual is tohave the same space as is allowed un-der the Shearers' Act, 1898. The diningroom is to be separate from the sleepingroom. Each worker is to have board,soap, and candles allowed, and thechoice of bakers' bread when practicable,and to be allowed 5s a week extra ifthey have to cook for themselves.

Preference is to be given to unionists,and no work covered by these conditionsis to be let by contract.

Evidence was given in support of theunion's demands, and the dispute wasadjourned till to-morrow, when furtherevidence will be heard.

WAIHI COURT.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WAIHI, this day.In the Police Court, 11. G. Jackson, for

assaulting J. Faulkner at Bowentown,was fined £3 and costs, £1 S/, and wasordered to lind two sureties that hewoula not commit a breach of the peacoduringthe next twelve months. M. Ryan,was chargedwith using obscene languagein the Sterling Hotel, but the Bench con-sidered the eviaence was insufficient toconvict, and dismissed the information.

THEATRE MANAGER FINED.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHKISTCHTIRCH, this day.Mr. George Barnes, manager for Mey-

nell and Gunn's dramatic company, wasfined ten pounds this morning for over-crowding the theatre on the night ofNovember Bth.

CODLIN MOTH PARASITES.CBy Telegrapfi.—Press Association.)

WHANGAKEI, this day.Mr. Boucher, Government- pomologist,

brought with him to Whangarei a valu-ableconsignment of the codlin moth para-sites, which have been distributedthrough six local orchards. Mr.gave an interesting address to fruit-growers last night on the .prospects ofthe fruit industry here.

THE RINGS OF SATURN

A short time ago a paragraph appear-ed stating that there were indicationswhich would lead to the idea that therings of Saturn were about to fail on tothat planet. Mr. Stevenson, however,states that he does not think such apossibility likely, because there is nodoubt that tne rings in question arenot solid, but arecomposed of myriads ofsmall moons. Mr. Stevenson points outthat astronomers sometimes make mis-takes, and cites as evidence the persist-ent statements that the last brightcomet would appear a brilliant object inthe evening sky, which proved to be•quite wrong. Mr. Stevenson adds: "Ofcourse I would not suggest that an ex-pert astronomer like Mr. Lowell, wouldmake a mistake, still the particulars inthe cable were so vague that further con-firmation is desirable. It is just pos-sible that a number of Saturn's moons(composing a portion of the ring) havecome together, and so give rise to theappearance Hfto4 by_ Mr. L*j?eU,"

COROMANDEL GOLDFIELDS.GEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT'S

REPORT.

SOME INTERESTING CONCLUSIONS.A SPECULATOR'S SPHERE.

(By Telegraph.—"Parliamentary Reporter.)

WELLINGTON, Tuesday."Coromandel will long be classed

among the goldfields which afford amplescope rather for the speculator who isprepared to take risks in the hope ofreaping large profits, than for the in-vestor who expects a regular percentageof profit on capital employed," states theGeological Survey Department's bulletin,which sums up the investigators' com-bined opinions on the Coromandel sub-division of the Hauraki Peninsula, areport on which has been presented toParliament by the Minister for Mines.The area dealt with is the northern por-tion of the Peninsula, and stretchessouthward from Cape Colville for a dis-tance of 28 miles, to a line extending dueeast from a point near Kiaita Bay on theweetern coastline, to Hot Water Beachon the eastern coastline. The Coro-mandel subdivision as thus defined coversan area in all of 307.89 square miles.

DEEP MINING PROSPECTS.The report does not hold out much

hope of deep mining being successful, butit must be remembered in this connectionthat the Thames subdivisionhus yet tobe reported upon. "On the whole," thereport states, "the prospects of deepmin-ing in the basement stratified rocks donot appear to be bright. As regardsgeological conditions, probably the Coro-mandel field has its nearest analogies inportions of the Dacian goldfield of south-western Transylvania. "At Vulkoj inthis field," says Posepny, "the older anddeeper quartzose rock carries little ore,while gold abounds in the overlyingandf.sites. Several mines of the Daciangold district have encountered in depththe stratified rocks through which theeruptives (tertiary, andesites, etc.)came, and the result has generally beendisastrous to the miner, the ore veinshaving either ceased entirely, or becomepinched to barren fissures."FUTURE OPERATIONS WITHIN THESUBDIVISION.

The Kuaotunu or Tokatea area havingafforded large and payable shoots in theupper zone of the stratified rocks, shouldbe the first to receive attention. AtKuaotunu the further exploitation ofthe ore shoot of the Waitaia Mine be-low the present levels will be followedwith interest. Furthermore, there issome evidence that the Jurassic gritsand argillites which at the existinglevelsform the country rock of the Try Flukevein system,are at no great depth under-lain by the Tokatea Hill series, with itsinter-stratified tuffs and mudstones. Thesinking of one or two boreholes on theeastern side of the Bald Spur might,therefore, be expected to afford valuableinformation, regarding the effect of thisprobable change of rock formation onthese strong fissure veins, which in theupper levels have yielded such sub-stantial returns- In this connection theremarks of Mr. McKay, who examinedthe Kuaotunu field when active miningwas in progress, may be quoted. Afterreviewing the evidence, this investigatorconcludes thus: ''The facts at Kuaotunuappear to be in favour of the suppositionthat other shoots of gold may be foundat levels below those yet reached in theTry Fluke and Kapai Vermont, andother claims along the same line of thereef."

THE FUTURE OP COROMANDEL.It is almost impossible to predict with

any degree of accuracy the future yieldof the Coromandel Goldfield. The veinsof the main mining centre (Coromandel)and its near vicinity are as irregular intheir gold content as those of probablyany goldfield in the -world. Taking anyparticular mine of this area, it is seldomor never practicable to estimate the orereserves of a given vein. In the Kuao-tunu centre, ore shoots of fairly uniformvalue and of considerable extent woreencountered, but of even these shootsthose alreadyworked at a level of about500 feet from the outcrop were foundto terminate with almosC the same ab-ruptness, as did most of thehigher gradeBonanzas of the Coromandel centre.

UNDISCOVERED BONANZAS.The experience of the past is sufficient

guarantee for the statement that theCoromandel Goldfield is very iar fromdepleted of its Bonanza, ores. Seeing thatall the great Bonanzas hitherto dis-covered on the field occurred within adepth of 800 feet, and most of them,within a depth of 400 feet of the pre-sent surface, it is probable that mostof the Bonanzas yet to be won will bederived from this same vertical zone inareas which are, owingto concealment ofoutcrops, as yet unprospected. In con-nection with the Hauraki-Kapanga-Toka-tea belt, the most productive yet ascer-tained, it is almost certain that veinscomparable in richness with those al-ready exploited await discovery in un-explored parts of the area.

The detailed explorations carried outby the present survey, force the writersto the conclusion that future gold dis-coveries in the Coromandel subdivisionswill be located in or near the alreadyascertained auriferous areas, and conse-quently that little further areal exten-sion of these goldfields can be expected."

The rock of greatest commercial valueyet located in the area is the quartzbiotite, diorite, occurring on the■western slopes of the Moehaurange. This is a greyish gran-ite-like rock, showing white feldspargreenish-black biotite, and other ferroniagjQesian minerals of even grain.Keit.-eace is made, to the permiscuous tuffsand breseias occurring in the vicinity ofMercury Bay, the opinion being ex-pressed that a very small expendituremight show that a considerable amountof marketable stone exists in the vicin-ity of the Trig Station on the westernside of the harbour.

DEPOSITION OF GOLU.The metalliferous veins of the Coro-

mandelsubdivision appear to be referableto at least two distinct periods of mine-ralisa,tion. The veins of both the firstand second periods of mineralisation,whether occurring in the basement sedi-mentaries or in the neighbouring volea-nics, are due to similar causes. It isevident that they were formed bythe ascent of heated mineral-bearingwaters during the solfataric periods suc-ceeding and connected with the extru-sions of the volcanics. Since the ande-■sites of the " first period" were theresults of several eruptions separatedin certain cases by relatively long inter-vals of quiescence, the time range of theearlier period of mineralisation -was prob-ably considerable, and therefore tneveinsmay not all be contemporaneous. Thisappears to he exempliefid in the Kapan-ga Mine, Corom&ndel, -where the ande-

tuffs fif the. upper anal lower mine

levels are separated by an old land sur-face, and each of the two horizons issaid to be intersected by independentveins.

Analyses indicate that gold and silverdo not occur in the unaltered andesites,but occur to a greater or- lesser extenton all these rocks containing secondarypyrite. The results of these analysesare in accord with those obtained byDr. J. R. Don from the rocks of othergoldfields of New Zealand and Austra-lia, and have led this investigator to theconclusion that "The gold of many lodesof the chief mining districts of New Zea-land, Victoria, and Queensland is notdue to lateral segregation from the ad-jacent country rock, but to solutionsascending from some rock deeper thanany now exposed at the surface in anypart of these colonies."

POLICE COURT.THIS DAY.

(Before Mr. C. C.Kettle, S.M.)

Inebriate.—George Heighway up forthe fifth occasion during the past sixmonths, fished a sixpenny pi/cc from hispocket, and declared he had absorbed nomore dunk than could be bought for thudifference between that coin and 1/, withwhich he started out last night. v' icouldn'tgat drunk on one drink," he ar-gued; " and it took four or five of themto put mc in a cab, another proof that 1•wasn't drunk. But it's not safe for mcto pass a policejhan now," continued.Heighway, prptcstingly. "Nousense,'rcommented his Worship; "if you weresober and. Respect-abie you would neverget into trouble. As a matter of fact,Heighway, you are one of those menwho should be treated as an. habitualdrunkard. We shall be able to deal withn:en like you very soon now—and putyou out of reach of being a nuisancy- toyourselves and to the public" Hctgh-v-jay looked unconvinced, andstill shoveda disposition to discuss the situation,with the aid of the sixpence , hut Sergt.Hsndry ciinched the matter by testify-ing to the convivialist's condition at the■svatehhouse. "He is ail right when so-ber," allowed Mr. Hendry, "but a publicnuisance when drunk; a pretty frequentoccurrence," and the delinquent was sentto gaol for 14 days and prohibited.

Hiram Nixon arid John Morris, twomore potationists dangerously near the.habitual order of tippling visitors, wereeach fined £1, in default seven days, fortheir lapse; and a like penalty for break-ing prohibition. Charles Shivnan, a sec-ond offender, was remanded back tohospital care, his condition still beingvery shaky. Two first offenders weremulcted to the customary extent. Oneof them, a merry-faked individual of fairround proportions, exclaimed, with anexpansive grin, whenasked if he wastedmuch of his substance on quenchingthirst: "Oh, oh! not mc. I couldn'tspend enough to keep a sparrow drunk.But my good friends stick to mc. I'vegot some friends down Taranaki way,"he volunteered to the amused Court.

Maintenance.—George Wells "was ord-ered to pay off arrears £15 0/9, for thesupport of his illegitimate child, withinseven days, in default of which twomonths' imprisonment await him. Mr.Brookfield appeared for complainant.—William Henry Worth was given a weekin which-to settle up the..£s 2/6 of ar-rears owing by him for the support ofhis illegitimate child, failing which hegoes to gaol for one month. CharlesJohn Christopher Tabrum and his wifeparted close upon four years ago, andfrom about three months subsequent tothat crisis of their marital existence hehad ceased to contribute to the supportof his family, said the wife. Tabrumdid not deny the statement, but urgedthat the 15/ to £1 a week he received inwages as hotel porter did not leave anymargin for family obligations. TheCourt ordered him to pay 6/ a week to-wards the support of each of his chil-dren. William Hugh Powell was orderedto contribute 10/ a week towards thesupport of his wife and 5/ towards eachof his children.

A Misunderstanding.—Verner HenryDuvall, defended by Mr. Hackett, ad-mitted the paternity of an unborn ille-gitimate child accredited to him, butdenied that he was about to leave thecolony ■without making provision for itsmaintenance. Mr- Bloomfield appearedfor the complainant. The mother andsister of the child's toother gave evi-dence as to Duvall's expressed intentionof leaving for Fiji. Duvall himself de-clared that he had no intention what-ever of leaving Auckland. His Worship,after hearinghis assurances expressed theopinion that a misunderstanding had oc-curred, and ordered the case down fora week, both sides agreeing.

THE GOLDEN FLEECE.AUCKLAND'S FIRST SALE.

The filling of New Zealand's woolpackhas been somewhat retarded thisyear bythe unfavourable weather conditions, andthe first of the new season's clip is notcoming to hand as freely as it did thistime last year. All the same, there willbe fairly large offerings by the variousbrokers at the first sale of the season, tobe held to-morrow week, November 27.The sample coming to hand is in somecases a trifle light, but most of it is veryclean. Indications are good for a success-ful opening of, the wool season at theChamber of Commerce. At the openingsale last year, it will be remembered,record prices were established for Auck-land.

FATAL TRAP ACCIDENT.A WOMAN KILLED.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

DTJNEDIN, this day.Mrs. W. Davidson was killed yesterday

while driving in a huggy from Glenorchyto Arrowtown, owing to the horse bolt-ing and throwing her out. A child, whowas also in the trap, escaped unhurt.

SYDNEY HOTEL TRAGEDY.SYDNEY, November 18.

In connection -with the Hotel Metro-pole tragedy it is understood that thelate Mr and Mrs Lister-King came toSydney so that the wife, who had an oldstanding complaint, might enter a pri-vate hospital. Failing any other clue, itis now. suggestedas a possible solution ofthe mystery that the thought of thistrouble and the attendant expense prey-ing on their minds led to the tragedy.Early in the day Mrs King had arranged■was dressed as though.;to go oat for thatto meet Her and when £ound deadpurpose. " ' '.

PERSONAL.

Archdeacon Cole arrived from NewPlymouth to-day.

Mrs. George Fowlds returned to Auck-land by the Rarawa this morning.

Dr. Stopford, of the Auckland CityCouncil, returned from the South thismorning.

Mr. J. Bollard, M.R.K. for Eden, wasa passenger from Wellington by the Ra-rawa to-day.

Mr. Herbert H. De Costa, of Gisborne,arrived in Auckland by the Zealandiaon a week's visit to this city.

Mr. F. E. Baume, M.H.R., K.C., ac-companied by Mrs. Baume, arrived fromWellington by the Rarawa to-day.

Dr. J. S. Purdy left last evening forThames, where he will attend to offi-cial business for two or three days.

Dr. J. M. Bell, director of the Geolo-gical Survey ofNew Zealand, who is visit-ing England and the Continent, is ex-pected to return to Wellington soon afterChristmas.

Mr. Gordon Lennox, of the New Zea-land Insurance Company, left Aucklandfor Sydney last evening, en route forBombay, where he enters the company'sbranch office.It ispubliclyannouncedthatMr Thomas

Gavin, chairman of the Piako CountyCouncil, will offer himself as a candidatein the interests oi the Liberal partyfor the Tauranga electorate.

Mr. Ridley Moody, who has completedhis apprenticeship in the firm of Messrs.iViassey Brothers, wae recently presentedwith a handsome travelling bag by hisfeilow-workers, on the occasion of hisleaving the employ of the firm to take upan appoictmi'.nt as engineer on the s.s.Atxia, he having passed an examinationfor that purpose. The presentation wasmade by Mr. G. YVarnic-y.

Another old colonist passed away inGisborne on Sunday last in the person ofMr. Chas Eiicy, who arrived in Aucklandin the early tiislles. Kemaining here un-til 1593, he then took up his residence inGisborne, where he lived up to the timeof liis death.

Mr. George Edward Breeze, formerlyof the technical engineering staff of theAuckland Tramway Company, has beenappointed a draughtsman in the Inspec-tion, of Machinery Department, and willba attached "to the technical staff of theChief Inspector of Machinery.

Mr. Mills, late second officer of theTaiune, has been transferred to theKaituna, in place of Mr. Kaye, who hascome ashore for onlnrs. Ivlr. B. Irwia,formerly chief officer of the Wainui, hr.=joined the Tavfuni in a similar capacity.Mr. A. 15. Pryde, who was acting-chiefofficer of the Kaituna, is now secondofficer on the Taviuni. Mr. E. Bes, lateolficer of the Te Anu, is now third ofthe Manuka.

•Mr C. E. Calcutt, who died rathersuddenly on "Friday morning, had (saysour Ghristcliurnh. correspondent) furmany years acted as chief salesman andassistant manager to the Christchurchbranch of the 2s'.Z. Loan and Me'rcaniiloAgency, with which firm ho was as=ocl-ated throughout the last 23 years. Hewas one of the best known*and nsoai;popular salesmen in Canterbury, a:id be-sides liolding several important civicpositions was a member of the Canter-bury Jockey Club.

Mr. G. W. S. Patterson, of Auckland,who returned to thiscity by the Victoriafrom Sydney on Sunday, fie has visitedEastern Asia, Siberia, Europe, etc., andhas seen much -with respect to the sociaiand political conditions of those coun-tries. •He states that evcryAvherethroughout his travels he heard NewZealand more talked about than anyother of the Australasian possessions,this, he considers, bckig due to theenergy displayed by the GovernmentTourist Department.

Recent guests- at the Central Hotel in-clude Mr. C. Smith, Wanganui; Mr. A. J.Troup, ioEdon; Mr. F. Meadows, Well-ington; Mr. H. H. Oxley, Wellington;Mr. E. Tribe, New Plymouth; Mr. T,White, Wellington; Mrs. J. P. Matthews,Sydney; Mr. A. W. Smith, Wellington;Mr. and Mrs. Yeates, Rotorua; Mr. andMrs. Clouston, Blenheim; Mr. H. DeCosta, Gisborne; Mr. R. Emanuel, Gis-bome; Mr. A. H. Varley, Sydney; Mr. li.Mendl, Waikato; Mr. and Mrs. X W.Munton, Melbourne; Mr. and Mrs. Dick-son, Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. H. Whit-son, San Francisco; ilr. V. Gumming,Tasmania; Mr. and Mrs. Blyth, Rotorua.Mr. and Mrs. Thomson, Dunedin.

Recent guests at the Grand Hotel in-clude Dr. and Mrs. N. McDougall (Auck-land), Mr. T. E. Donne (Rotoiua), Dr.A. S. Wohlmann (Rotorua), Miss L. M.Carkeek (London)/ Mxs. J. A. Going(Hamilton), Mrs. H. G.. Hart (Ashbur-ton), Mi\ and Mrs. E. Wallis (Gisborne),Dr. and Mrs. Baxter (Whangarei), Mr.H. Vial (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. F.Dyer (Wellington), Mr. O. O'Conor (Ire-land), Messrs. E. W. and T. C. Williams(Wellington), Mr. H. C. Tewsley (Wel-lington), Mr. F. K. McClean (London),Mr. M. Caselberg (Pahiatua), ProfessorJ. G. Black (Dunedin), Mr. F. H. Stat-ham (Dunedin),Mr. andMrs D. O'Rorke,Miss Stansfieij. (Karangahake), Mr. G.E. Elliot (Gisborne), Mr. and Mrs. Wal-lis (Gisborne),Mr. A. C. Rush (Thames)and Mr. J.M. McCarthy (Waikato):

Mr. W. Shaniighan, who has been forsome years clerk of the Court at Hamil-ton, died suddenly on Saturday night.He was at work on Friday evening,and went out for a walk with his wife.He was seized with a paralytic stroke,and taken home, and on the followingday he was seized with a second attack,which proved fatal. Mr. Shanaghan wasextremely popiilar in Hamilton, and deepsympathy will be felt for the widow inher affliction. The body was taken toPapakura to-day for interment. Priorto coming to Hamilton, Mr. Shanaghanwas stationed at Invercargill.

Mr D. Johnston, for thelast six yearsCollector of Customs at Wellington, isretiring from the Government service atthe end of theyear. Mr Johnston joinedthe Customs Department in IS6O, andserved as a clerk at Collingwood andGreymouth-over forty years ago, beingafterwards attached to the Aucklandstaff. Then he acted as Collector at theThames for a time, and was subsequentlyappointed Collector of Customs at Gis-foorne, where he remained for eighteenyears. He left Poverty Bay in 1894 toassume similar duties at Invercargill,where he remained for seven years, andon Mr James M'Kellar's retirement fromthe position of collector at the capitalcity some six years ago, Mr Johnstonwas appointed his successor.

Mr G. C. Schmidt, the Hon. W. Hall-Jones' private secretary, - writing fromLondon on October 4 to a friend inChristchureh, says: "I am very glad tobe able to report that the chief is mak-ing really wonderful progress. He looksalmost his old self again, and is verymuch stronger and better in every way.The trip through Wales and Ireland didhim an immense amount of good. Hequite surprises us -with his energy. Ifeel quite convinced that by the time woreturn io \ New.' Zealand he ■ .will. be. aswell and streak sls ever." J

A Press Association telegram statesthat Mr. Charles Edward Fooks, whohad acted as clerk and engineer to theAshburton Borough Council for a largenumber of years, died yesterday, after aa short illness. He relinquished his clerk-ship in 1901, but was retained as engin-eer until the time of his death. Mr.Fooks, who was 7S years of age, arrivedin the Dominion in ISSI, and for sometime practised as a surveyor and archi-tect in Christchurch, and he waj also in.the survey office of the Canterbury As-sociation, and engineered o. number of,the chief public works in Canterbury onbehalf of the Government.

The congregation of the Church of theSacred Heart, Ponsonby, assembled inthe schoolroom yesterday morning tomake a presentation ofa purseof 55 sove-reigns and an address to the Rev. FatherMolloy, who is leaving for Coromandel.Mr. D. Flynn read the address and Mr.M. Casey handed Father Molloy the gift,both expressing the deep regret of thecongregation at his departure.

Mr. Walter Paul, a very old residentor Mc/nge're, died yesterday morning atthe age of 75. The deceased was antttive of Scotland, and arrived from theOld Country some forty-three years ago.He was well-known in his connectionswith sporting, and had both raced andbred horses. He leaves a -widow, fivesons and six daughters, of whom one isMrs. W. F. Massey, wife of the Opposi-tion Leader. i

INFESTED CELLS.AN APPEAL TO THE HEALTH

DEPARTMENT.

A young man who spent last nightin the remand cells of Alt.Eden presenteda spectacle in Court this morning thatspoke volumes for the probable disposi-tion of his time during the nightwatches. His face was a succession ofinflamed hillocks, while, when he drewup the sleeve of his coat, had he beenthe victim of scorpions he could nothave presented a much sorrier sight.

"Look at him, yourWorship," requestedhis counsel, Mr. Hackett, with dramaticfervour. "His body is absolutely eatenalive. I am positively afraid to ap-proach him, he is in such a state. It isa scandalous business that a man shouldbe put in a place for the night to comeout like this. The watch-house oughtto be called the 'bug house.'"

Mr. Kettle: Well, iir. Hackett, if tluais as you say it is, an application,should be made to the Commissioner ofPolice, or to the inspector, or sub-inspse-tor, and I have no uoubt the matter willbe immediately investigated.

Mr. Hendry: I object to the watch-house being called a '"bug house." Theyoung man slept last night at Mfc..Eden." And it was laughingly agreedthat Mr. Hackett should withdraw thecharge against the watch-house, and sub-stitute the gaol.

His Worship could hardly credit thati.he cells could be in such an infestedstate, and, turning to the victim, in-quired seriously if he wa3 sure tha"bites were not those of mosquitoes.

Prisoner: They were certainly notmosquitoes.

Mr. Hackett: Pretty vindictive mos-quitoes.

Mr. Kettle: Some Auckland mosqui»toes are vindictive. " Are you preparedto submit yourself for examination to thedistrict health officer?" he inquired oTihe prisoner, and was" promptly answeredin the affirmative.

Mr. Kettle: Well, I suggest, Mr. Hac-kett, that you have him examined by;the health officer at ohec. If the healti*officer finds that what;youcay is correct,,then I have no doubt he will immediatelyhave tlie cells cleaned. If this sort otthing exists, the soner it is remedied thothing exists the sooner it is remediedthe better, especially with the summerapproaching.,.

Another prisoner who had passed alively night at Mount Eden was thenbrought iv, and added his quota, of testi-mony to the existence of " bugs " at tnegaol. " The place is full of bugs/ne de-clared. "There are men there coveredin blisters from them.

Mr. Bloomfield, who was appearingagainst defendant, sympathised witliiiim in his unfortunate plight. "16seems very shocking indeed that such astate of a.ffairs sbo-uld exist," he added.

Mr. Hcndry explained that he washaving the police cells thoroughly disin-fected now. The police cells were o£stone, and therefore not troubled with,bugs,he explained; but where they oftengot such dircy specimens of humanity,the blankets occasionally became in-fested with vermin—but every disinfect-ing precaution was taken in sucn cases.

Mr. Hackett and his client then ad-journed to the health department's pre-mises in search of Dr. Purdy. Upon re-turning Mr- Hackett informed his Wor-ship that the doctor had been greatly,shocked at the young man's condition.He was found to be worse than was anti-cipated—"literally eaten alive!" com-mented Mr. Hackett. He further ex-plained that Dr. Purdy had promised toreport the matter to his superiors. Beinga Government institution, it might, how-ever, be a little difficult to obtain an im-mediate inspection.

Mr.Kettle suggested that he (Mr. Hac-kett) should make application to thehealth, officer for an inspection, so as tosee what could be done.

Splendid entries have been received forthe Auckland Horticultural Society'aSummer Show. The entries total over1700, and of these 1500 are in the child-ren's section, proving that the idea ofencouraging juvenile gardeners has beenattended with the greatest success, lathe ama-teur classes of the rose showthere will be very keen competition, ex-cellent entries having been received forevery class. The competitions for floraldesigns, bouquets, and table decorationshave also enticed very large entries. Inthe cut flower section, however, there isa marked falling off. A final meeting ofthe committee was held last night, andarrangements completed in connectionwith the show, which opens on Fridayafternoon, and will be continued on Satur-day.

COMING EVENTS.. , MEETINGS TO-NIGHT..His Majesty's Theatre — "Home, Sweet

Home," SOpera "House — Fuller's Advanced Vaude-

ville, SChoral Hall — "The Nativity," Auckland. Choral Society. 8St. L«c's Hall, Devonport — Sale of Worfc

AUCTIONS TO-MORROW. v:." '".'T. Mnndcno JaeksoD — Flasmlll, VYWtt-

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Mr H. F. Quintal, a native of NorfolkIsland, died from pneumonia on boardthe mission steamer Southern Cross onSeptember 32 last.

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AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

"HOME, SWEET HOME."

The domestic play is usually "whole-some." while it is unconscionably dull.Mr. Frank Lindo's play, on the otherhand, succeeds very well in maintainingits interest, while enforcing its moral,and steering clear of all the more des-perate forms oi absurdity. A simple,guileless little story on the old,old themeof love and caste, nobody could reallydislike it. and there is a great deal in itto really admire. To the average melo-drama, with us rica crop of meaninglesscrimes, it is comparable only to enforcea striking difference. Not a singlemurder stains either the Duke of Ancas-ter's carpet or the floor of StephenArmitage's cottage; and the plot windsgently and (generally speaking) almostnaturally to a fair and happy ending.At the"same time the dear old weak-nesses—which are more than half theglory and fascination of the domesticplay—are not quite absent. It is the es-tablished fashion, for example, to paint"hi_h life" in brilliant and garish col-ours, which leave the associates of dukeswith hoggish manners and a snobberythat an obese merchant with a suddenfortune could alone assume with com-fort to himself. Without having extend-ed one's patronage to tne despised re-tinue of dukes, one may venture toallege that they are not in the habitof saying. "Charmed I'm sure," on beingintroduced: of remarking, "I'm going topartake of an ice"; or of pulling theirclothes about as if the wearing of theminduced a novel sensation. But thesedetails left out of count, "Home, SweetHome" may be honestly described as asuccess in every expectable way—clean,sweet, homely, neat in workmanship,andahsorbing in interest.

Joan is the Duke of Ancaster's long-lost daughter, wno, unknown to herfather, has been rescued from shipwreckand adopted by David Armitage. Theduke, accompanied byhis secretary (who

falls in love with Joan, and causes allthe trouble in the play), lands at Ryls-mouth, and leads the foster-father to thetruth. The old man, with a rather egois-tic, but not perhaps wholly unnaturalorder of love, omits to reveal his dis-covery, and eight years elapse beforeJoan," tired of a humdrum and poverty-stricken life witha fisherman-husband, isinduced to desert him and to enter theducal establishment- In the midst of thesplendour of a ball, a presentiment, re-presented to the audience in the shapeof a vision, seizes her, and is presentlyconfirmed by the arrival of news thather child is at death's door. Thencomes the happy ending of a period ofsuffering,which has beee accentuated bythe unwelcome and dishonourable atten-tions of Lucas Lyle, the already-mention-ed private secretary to the Duke.The story is altogether refreshinglysimple, and aL' the more touching andreal for its simplicity.

Miss Khadijah Cooper is a quiet andnatural heroine, pleasantly free from allshrieking and agonizing: and Robert In-man, already well-known in Auckland,is frank, easy, and free from heroics asthe hero. But perhaps the two bestcharacters are Mr. A. Neville's Duke ofAncaster—a really moving study of thesolitary old man, who w-ould give hisall to secure the love of a daughter—andthe breezy old fisherman, Solomon Keary(Mr. C. M.Beresford). Mr. G. E. Bryant,in the role of the wicked man of thepiece, while commendably free from vil-lainous mannerisms, is just a trifle nega-tive in some aspects of his role. Thecomedy of Mr. Harold Carr (the duke'sson, Percy) and Miss Fanny Erris (asPercy's musical hall wife) is good ofthe violently exaggerated type. MissErris sings a couple of clever songs, asdoes Baby Watson (Joan's child, Dora),whose acting for her few years is quitewonderfully good. Old David Armitage(Mr. S. A. Fitzgerald) was consistentlysound, and the minor characters wereall respectably handled. The set of thevestibule of the Duke of Ancaster'shouse was the fine climax of some verynice scenery. Altogether "Home, SweetHome" deserves to do well.

WEST'S PICTURES.The box plan for tha forthcoming sea-

son of West's Pictures, which commencesnext Monday, the 25th inst., at HisMajesty's Theatre, will be opened to-morrow morningat Wildman and Arey*B.In lieu of the Brescians' concert party,the pictures are on this occasion to beaugmented by L. DeGro?n's vice-regalorchestral band. The band is said to bea very fine one. led by an able conductor;and its specially arranged accompani-ments greatly enhance the pictorial ef-fects of the entertainment. Mr. Westbrings with him an entirely new lot ofpictures, seme of which are stated to beexceedingly fins. There will be matineesof West's Pictures every Wednesday andSaturday in addition to the night per-formances.

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BOROUGH COUNCILS.

PARNELL.The Parnell Borough Council met lastnizht."Water Pings.—To cope with the dust

nuisance it was decided to place an extrawater ping near the corner of St. Stephen's-avenue and Mannkao-road. also one nearthe lower firebell, and another at the topof Balfonr-road.

Scarboro'-terrace Footpath.—Mr J. Smyththreatened legal proceedings if he werenot compensated for expense incurred bysub-sidences at. various points In the footpathof Scarboro-terrace. It was decided that,as Mr Smyth had undertaken the workwithout consulting the Council, it wouldaccept no liability. The letter was received.Burrows-avenue.—A request that stepsshonld be taken to have Bnrrow's-avennemade a road within the meaning of thePublic Works Act was referred to the Fin-ance Committee.

Water Consumption.—The turncock re-ported that The water consumption in theborough during the past fortnight amount-ed to 1,740,000 gallons.

GREY LYNN.

The Grey Lynn Council met last night.Rebate.—Mrs Faulder wrote asking for re-

bate of rates on land given for Great North-road deviation, also for consideration forher Chinese tenants, whose land had beenalso taken for road purposes.—The letterwas referred to the Finance Committee toreport.

Great North Road Deviation.—The Hon.George Fowlds wrote stating he was mak-ing further representations with the objectof getting a further grant for the proposedextension of the works on the Great North-road. It was decided that a meeting of thedelegates of the local bodies interested becalled to decide which shall be the control-ling body for the extension cl the works onthe Great North-road.

Carting.—lt was decided to give MessreNorries Bros, a f»!l share of the cartingat the same price as at present paid.

Extra Police Protection.—The TownClerk reported that in Grey Lynn therewould be a policeman on duty night andday in future.

Drainage.—Mr Garland moved "That thesolicitor's opinion be taKen as to whetherthe Council can do all the drainage work inthe Borough, public and private, the actualcost only to be charged." He said he con-sidered this was imperative, as some drainsput in by private persons were found to bemost insanitary.—The motion was agreed to.

The Late Mayor.—Mr Garland moved"That this Council places on record its ap-preciation of the services of Mr John Far-rell as councillor from IS9S to 1904. and asMayor from 1904 to 1907."—This was agreedto.

ONEHUNGA.

The fortnightly meeting of the OnehungaBorough Council was held last evening.

Manufeau Water Trust.—The Mayor re-ported that the committee appointed had in-terviewed the Manukau Water Trust on thewater question, and they had every reasonto erpect something favourable.

Recommendations of Committee.—TheFinance Committee recommended that asthe amount voted for streets maintenancewas nearly expended, the services ofone man should be dispensed with. Thiswas agreed to. An application by the One-hunga Town Band for a subsidy was refus-ed, the Council being unable to vote anymoney until after March 31st. 190S.

Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.—TheCouncil agreed to recommend that all thechairmen of contiguous bodies be asked toappear personally at the forthcoming elec-tion of the Hospital and Charitable AidBoard, and not to vote by proxy.

Correspondence.—A letter was receivedfrom Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, solici-tors, for Mr TV. Cnlpan, complaining thatthe Council's inspector had condemned cer-tain timber on a building being erected inthe Borough. On the motion of the Mayor,it was decided that a reply should be sentthat the Council have implicit confidencein their inspector, and cannot recognise theletter in any "way. Several complaints werereceived re the night soil service, and afterdiscussion it was decided to inflict themaximum penalty on the contractor. A let-ter from Mr F. Fitt re the hospital esjiendi-ture, was received, and Mr Fitt thankedfor same. A complaint from the sexton redamage to a grave by one of the monu-mental masons, was referred to the Ceme-tery Committee. A request from the secre-tary of the Agricultural and Pastoral Asso-ciation, asking that Saturday, the 30thinst.. be declared the half holiday, insteadof Wednesday, tp enable people to attendthe show, was, on the motion of Mr Moody,agreed to by srx votes to three. A letterfrom Mr Bishop re drainagewas referred toCouncil-in-Committee.

Dust.—lt was agreed to extend the boun-daries for the water cart from the RoyalOak to the wharf.

Rates.—Cr. Morton brought forward thequestion of rates, stating that as the timefor payment of rates was a month earlierthan usual, some concession ought to bemade re the charging of the 10 per centinterest. This was opposed by severalcouncillors, the motion eventually lapsingfor want of a seconder.

Tenders.—The Mayor moved, "That ten-ders be called for the cutting down ofArthur-street, as per plans and specifica-tions."' This was seconded by Cr. Skinnerand carried.

NEWMARKET

The Newmarket Borough Council met lastnight.

Auckland Hospital Board. — It was de-cided, on the motion of Cr. Teed, to nom-inate Cr. Davis for the vacancy on theBoard, as representing the Newmarket,Eden, and Blrlrenhead boroughs. In ac-cepting the nomination, Cr. Davis moved:"That this Council Is of the opinion thatthe representation on the Hospital Board,as at present constituted, .is unsatisfactory,and be amended so that the ratepayersshould have a more distinct voice in theadministration of Its affairs." Cr. Davisadded that nominee Boards were not demo-cratic, and the people haa no direct voicein the affairs of the institution. He said£32,000 was spent every year by the theAuckland Board, and if elected by the voiceof the people, there would be more satis-faction. He made no reflection, but after12 months' service on the Board, he wassatisfied that the present constitution ofthe Board was not as it should be. Again,there was no community> of interest. New-market had nothing in common, with Bir-kenhead, yet they were coupled together.Cr. Kinder seconded the motion, which wascarried.I Maintenance Work. — The Streets Com-mittee reported that two tenders had beenreceived for the forming of the Carlton-

but as both were too high, in-structions had been given to have the workdone by the Borongh staff. The committeealso recommended the work necessary inHuntly-avenne being carried out by theCouncil's workmen. The improvements atPark-avenue, it was suggested, should beleft in abeyance till the autumn. The re-port was adopted.

HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLEAID BOARD.

-ihe fortnightly meeting of the AucklandHospital and Charitable Aid Board washeld yesterday afternoon. Mr.L. J. Bagnall(chairman) presided.- "Children's Treat—A communication wasreceived, from Mr E. W. G. Hathbone, askingpermission to organise a Christmas treatfor the' children's hospital, on similar linesto those organised in the past.—The neces-sary permission was grauted.• complaint was receivedfrom residents of Claude-road as to thestench arising from the piggeries at theCostley Home. Dr. Purdy, District HealthOfficer, reported adversely on the keeping ofpigs at the' home, especially in view of theproposed-additions tothe home. The Chair-man pointed out that a • profit of £300 ayear was.made from the pigs, a considerableitem against the expenses. Still, if therewere a nuisance, the Board would have totake the matter Into consideration.—Thematter was referred to the Costley HomeCommittee.

Hospital.—The hospital report stated thatthe number of ordinary patients was: Males120, females 00; deaths numbered 7. Therewere three eases of scarlet fever, and twoof diphtheria.

ENSNARED:THE MYSTERY OF THE IRON ROOM.

By E. R. PUNSHON(Author of "Constance West," "Eakth's Geeat Lord," &c.VCHAPTER XlV.—Continued

She, too, seemed a little embarrassed,and to relieve the awkwardness theyboth felt, he began to talk rather hur-riedly about the band which had juststopped playing. She followed his leadwith what was almost a gasp of relief,and in the next few minutes they putforward some musical theories which hadat least the merit of being original. ButIshe broke in upon a long and detailedcriticism of Wagner's operas which Nor-ris was giving in spite of the fact thathe had never heard any one of themin his life, with the abrupt remark:

"You have not asked mc how it is 1called myself Miss Hole to you when justnow you heard mc addressed as MissMaryon?"

"Ah, well," answered Norris, "I sup-pose that is hardly my business and Iam sure you had some goodreason."

She looked at him for a long time insilence.

"Why?" she asked then."Because I know you," he replied

softly."But are you sure that you know

mc?" she asked very sadly."Enough to know that at any rate,"

he answered."As much as I know you," she said

in the same sad manner."I think so," he said, looking deep

into those clear eyes of hers that, italways seem to him, penetrated to thedepths of his soul; "yes, I think youknow mc a little, too."

"Why, that is very true," she criedwith a laugh that startled him; "and sowe should be good friends, should we not,since we know each other perhaps evenbetter than either of us quite suspects?"

"It is my dearest hope tbut we shouldbe—friends," he answered, and his voicetrembled just a little.

"Well, are we not?" she asked. "If weare not, it is no fault of mine."

She laughed again but with that touchof hardness in her merriment which hadstartled him once o rtwice before. Itbecame a little disturbed, for he felt thatshe was in the reckless and defiant moodwhich it always pained' him so to seeany trace of in her, to whose naturehe believed it to be altogether alien.Partly to divert her thoughts he beganto tell her of his adventure of thatafternoon. She listened but hardly ap-peared much interested.

"It struck mc as a very peculiar, biz-arre affair," he remarked; "what motivedo you think they could have had?"

"Oh, robbery undoubtedly," she repliedat once. "I expect they meant toher fastened' up in the sack so that theycould get a good start before she wasreleased."

Norris rubbed his forehead thought-fully. Though the suggestion was cer-tainly a plausible one, somehow he hard-ly thought it was correct. He felt therehad been a purpose there deeper thanany mere petty robbery.

"May I ask," she said suddenly, "ifyou have known Mr. Marks long?"

"He is my cousin," Norris replied, "buthis name is Nugent, like mine. Hisfirst name is Mark though—notMarks."

"He was introduced to mc as 'Marks,' "she ohserved."May I ask where?" he inquired in his

turn."At the house of a Mr. Miller in Essex,

where I was then employed as a gover-ness."

"As a governess," he exclaimed ingreat surprise, for he had always thoughtof her as rich. Even to his uninstructedeyes her dresses had seemed' very costly,and he knew that she and her maid hadoccupied expensive rooms.

She appeared to notice his surprise,and the glance he could not help givingat the valuable jewellery she wore, forshe remarked:

"You thought I was rich perhaps, butI am only a poor dependent, though Ihave had the wonderful good fortune tomeet a dear and kind friend in my em-ployer, who treats mc as though I wereher sister." Her delicate features glowedwith a soft radiance as she spoke, andnever had she seen her eyes so beautiful.It -was almost a pang of jealousy he feltfor he knew it was a deep affection thathad touched her countenance with sogentle and so sweet a loveliness, beforewhich all trace of hardness disappeared.His heart swelled in his bosom at thethoughthow it would be if ever she wereto glow so at the mention of his name,and he was not sure whether that werenot too great a happiness to aspire to.She went on in the same soft tone; "Yes,and it was through Mr. Marks—or Mr.Nugent—if that is his real name—that Imet her. I think that she was sorryfor mc and we became friends."

"Ah, well," murmured Norris, wishinghe had known Ruby in those days ofadversity, when perhaps he might havebeen some use to her.

"The Millers," she continued, "werenot nice people altogether. They thoughtit fun when your cousin—Mr. Marks, asthey called him—followed mc about so.I do not know why he frightened mc sodreadfully," she added with a strong,shudder, "but he did. He seemed to beat once so cold and rigid, and yet sofierce and passionate. He terrified mcso much>l made up my mind to go away,but when I got to the station he wassitting there waiting for mc. I thinkI would have broken down only I wastoo proud, but I went back to theMillers, and he walked with mc andswore he would win mc, and I was moreafraid than I can tell, for it almost seem-ed as though he would. And there wasno one—no one at all—to whom I couldgo for help or advice, or even just totell aboutit; Iwas so alone in the world.Then Miss de Nera saved mc. She usedto come to the Millers sometimes, andshe saw what was happening, and sheasked mc to be her. companion. Thatnight I ran away to her, and in caseMr. Marks should try to find mc outwe agreed that I should call myself RubyHole for a time instead of by my realname Maryon."

He bowed gravely, and thanked herfor her confidence, and he hated himselffor a fleeting thought that this last sen-tence she had spoken with a certain re-straint andawkwardness, and a distinctlack of conviction.

"I felt," she went on rather hurriedly,"thatI owed you that much explanation.Since then I have been with Miss deNera, who has been most wonderfullygoodto mc."

"Both you and she are fortunate," hesaid; "if she has been kind to you, shehas evidently had her reward."

"1 am very fond of her if that iswhat you mean," Ruby replied; "indeed,how could I help loving hex when she isso good to mc? She found mc a poordrudge, and she treats mc like a sister,and I love her for her kindness. Andyet, she, too, though she is sncha won-

derful woman, though she is so good andclever and kind, yet "She paused, and he looked at her won-deringly. It was only "when she noticedhow he was watching her that she con-tinued:

"She, too, has known grief—grief thatwould have made most people hardand bitter—it would mc, I know, Iwould never have trusted any humanbeing again. But it has only made hermore tender an_. more truly sympa-thetic."'

"Ah. well," he said slowly, a littlepuzzled at her manner 'which was vehe-ment, almost bitter, indeed, and seemedsomehow to demand an answer, "mostpeople have their troubles, I suppose."

She turned and flashedat him a suddenlook of bitter scorn and hate. He hada bewildered impression as she hurriedlyleft him that she despised and hatedhim, as though he had been responsiblefor her friend's grief. She had left himin a manner barely civil indeed, and hein vain tried to remember anything thatcould have offended her in the last ratherbanal remark he had made.

CHAPTER XV.DOUBLY WARNED.

In the very fact that she puzzled himso much, that he found her moods soinexplicable, her temper so variable, layperhaps one great cause of the attractionthat Ruby Maryon exercised on NorrisNugent. He felt that for all the simpleclearness of her nature there were init depths he had never sounded. To himto talk to her was like a journey in anunknown land where the brow of eachhill he ascends may show the travellersweet and pleasant pastures or an arid,sombre desert.

Not that this fascination of the., un-known was the only reason for his feel-ing towards her, or, indeed, even theprincipal one. He knew well, and theknowledge filled "Th. with a profoundand holy joy, that he was only trulycomplete, only really himself, when hewas with her. Her mere vicinity appeal-ed to him a6though his nature recog-nised its mate and complement in hers,and it seemed to him that it was onlywhenhe lost himself in love for her thathe truly found himself. In her presencehe never had that cloudy sense of doubtwhich had hindered him all through hiscareer, and while he was with her heno longer believed life could be an aim-less dream, when it held a joy so poig-nant as the touch of her hand and thesound of her voice, and a purpose sovast as the winning and the holding ofher love.

He knew, too, that this feeling wasquite independent of anything shemight say or do. He had had strangedoubts of her in the past, and even yethis reason told him that none of thesedoubts were satisfactorily answered. Butnever had his suspicions affected thatdeep emotion in his heart which nowhe knew was love! Had he seen hercommitting a murder he would haveloved her none the less, for it was her-self he loved, and not what she mightsay or do, and he would no more haveceased to love her on account of anyaction she might perform than a manceases to love himself because he knowshimself guilty of some fault. What-ever might be the explanation of thestrange and ominous events that seem-ed to cluster about her, and from herto threaten the old man, his uncle, andthe dread secret that he hid in the roomwith the iron door, Norris knew thatthis deep-rooted love for her he carriedin his heart could never be affected.The quick changes of mood she showedhe was now becoming accustomed to,and it did not in the least surprise himtherefore, though she had left him inanger and such bitter show of scorn,that when he saw her next she shouldbe gentler and more tender than hehad ever known her before.It was in a narrow lane running downto the sea near Old Oak House that hemet her. Though it was a favouritewalk of his at present, because from ithe could command a wide view, and

make certain that no suspicious charac-ters were lurking near the house,it washardly a place any stranger was likelyto find, since it was really only a trackfrom one part of a farm to another.Yet she was there, picking flowers un-der the hedges, and somehow he had amomentary impression that hersurprise at their encounter wasless than his own. He calledhimself a conceited ass the nextI moment for supposing she would be like-ly to take the trouble to plan a meetingwith him, and then she greeted himfrankly, and with a kindness that raisedhim to a heaven of delight.Soon he had dared more than he hadever ventured previously, and had plead-ed for some of the wild flowers she hadbeen gathering. She granted his requestwith a peculiar sidelong look at him,and very soon they were talking to-gether with a touch of intimacy theirconversation had never, reached before.He told her much of his early life, andmuch, also, of his present position andprospects in his business. Like mostpeople she was a good deal surprised tofind he was an accountant, and, as ifshe paw an opportunity, she hintedquickly and quite broadly that he oughtto be attending to his work in Londoninstead of dallying by the seaside."Ah, well," he said, "you see we arenot busy now, and I should not careto leave uncle just at present.""Why not?" she asked; "his othernephew—your cousin—did not hesitateto go. If you are wise," she added with

a peculiar emphasis, "you will followthe example he set you at once. Hesaw no difficulty apparently.""Oh, that was different," replied Nor-

ris quickly; "besides—""Besides, perhaps he has not gonevery far," she interrupted with a hardsnule. "Well, that is true, for I sawhim this morning.""You saw him?" cried Norris, in great

surprise, even though this only cameas a confirmation of a vague suspicionof his own.She n- !ded, and began very slowlyanddei-ber.: 'v to pull the petals from aflower ii -r hand. She carried out this

operatic i- .vith a certain deliberationthat somehow caught his attention. Itwas almost as though she were forcingherself to perform an a-ction repugnantto her, as if in reality she would havepreferred to leave the flower undamaged,but was forced on by some power shecould not resist."Mr. Marks—Mr. Nugent, I mean tosay; he admitted to mc that that was

his proper name, but I am stiH apt tot_vin*. of him as Mr Marks — said aErferange thing to mc this monring," sheremarked presently. She paused andlooked at Norris in a doubtful manner."Ho-'more than hinted," she resumed,

" that your unde possesses some hiddentreasure to which you and he are heirs.I did not understand him quite—per-haps you do," and again she gave himthat strange sidelong glance which nowhe noticed in her for the first time."I think I do," he answered," thinking

laore of her look than of what she aadsaid. It struck him that she wasbeginning to have doubts and hesitationsas to some path she was following, onwhich she had yet gone too far to retreatand his whole heart yearned for a.cbance to aid heritor the right to comforther. '"' Yes," he said, " 1 think 1 quiteunderstand. Mark has some such idea,but it is quite a mistake."" Your cousin seemed very certain,"

she remarked carelessly, and she delib-erately dropped the flowers she hadgathered into a muddy puddle on. theroad. "He said something that soundedrather extraordinary about a room withan iron door," and as shespoke she trod,with a wanton carelessness on the flow-ers she had just dropped, crushing themin the mud."I know," said Norris, wondering why

she had done that," but I am the betterauthority, for I have been in thatroom."" You have," she cried, drawing in her

breath sharpiy. She was very pale andher eyes shone strangely. He wonderedif it could be possible that sheknew any-thing of the room and its strange con-tents. But the next moment he saw hehad been mistaken in supposing she tookany special interest in the subject forshe began to talk rather rapidly, and onquite different matters.

Ruby -was not herself a particularlygo*>d conversationalist, but she hadsome how the knack of drawing otherpeople oust, and making them showtheir best side. To-day, however, hermood was different, and instead of let-ting him talk, she kept asking himquestions, and making disconnected re-marks that all contained some debatableproposition. To his amazement he foundher defending theft on the ground thatall have a, right to live, and if hungry totake, and a moment later she was de-claring she saw no more harm in gam-bling thais in business. For some timeshe talked in thisstrain, defending manyof the most objectionable features ofmodern life, and making Norris su-premely miserable by the necessity shelaid on him to contradict her every min-ate or be false to his own principles.Though he had a feeling aU along thatshe believed just nothing at all of whatshe was saying, ye"t it did not occur tohim till he was in bed, that night, thatpossibly she had been adopting a methodof testing him, and probing the secretinclinations of his nature. Perhaps somedeep instinct told her that there is nobetter way to discover truth than topraise a lie. For the liar who wishesto find lies everywhere, and believes inhis heart that all are as fatee as him-self, is always pleased to recognise an-other lie; and as inevitably betrays thatpleasure he takes in the lie, as the hon-est man shows the fear and abhorrencewith which it fills him.

" Then you believe revenge is wrong?''she asked when she had finished, andpained him by laughing over some story-of a mean thing a great and wealthylady had done to a poor -working girlwho had offended her." Well, it's jolly silly, anyhow," said

Norris uneasily.

" Perhaps, perhaps,,, shereplied, and tohis infinite relief began to taJk in an-other strain.

(To be continued daily.)

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25 years with (By Exam.)F. and W. Fowler. Late 7J yean

wtta H. Conoa«f<CHAPPELL AND COURTENAY,LICENSED SANITARY PLUMBEBS.AJM

DRAINERS.Are prepared to carry out at Lowest .Bat*

in all Branches of the Trade. 'PLUMBING, GASFITTING. BELL ANBHOT WAXEIt FITTING ANl< 1}

VENTILATING,

JOBBING DONE. ESTIMATES GtVES,

VICTORIA-ST. WEST.Three doors from Uoi»on-»t

Telephone 1752.

TMPORTANT. .':'. • •.mo THE PEOPLE OF ATJCSkLANBi-

TUDEHOPE,TUE I'LUJIBER.

Need 3yon, and you need

TUDEHOPE.THE PLUMBER,

For the Best Wori In all Branches of-ta«Flumblns Trade. — ....

A Splendid Assortment of Trade RequWtelalways 'n titock.

ADDRESS: 30-32, WELLESLEY-ST,WEST.

Telephone No. 206.

A. & T. EUHT(UMITED),

IMPORTERS AND -MANUFACTUBEB«Of

PLUMBEES'AND

ENGIHEEKS,QUPPLIES.

Telephone 418. Telegrana "Bnrt.,,

ATtnHITECTS.

EDWARD MAHONEY AN& S»ABCHMBCie. :r.-;

QUBEN-STBEBT. AXJCKLANft

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THEPUBLIC SERVICE.

* '-PROPOSED SOBEEAiINUATIOK. ■RAILWAY MES-. Ef-

CLUDED.

•' QUESTION OF NATIONALAXNTTTIES.

nj -TelesrapU.—Parliamentary Reporter.)

WELLINGTON, Monday.The Premier, to-night, in moving the

second reading of the Public ServiceBiH. said the bill pro-

make provision for about 6000S,yees in the service of the State,Trigone these who were already provid-ed for. Under the Railways Classifica-

tion scheme; Police Provident fund andTeachers' Superaimnation from 1859 to

"1907 the State had paid by -way ofcompensation £250,082, and in gratuities£W£2si7ot a total of £355J297. Dur-Hi* the same period there -was paid im-

&r the CfcS. Service Act £723,125. Overthisperiod of years £1,000,000 was paidtoy this country, by -way of compensa-£oU,' gratuities, and pensions to those

"who iadretired from the public service.Jjast year the. gratuities paid were- '£8000. "with a similar amouiit for cor-n-enaction, whilst the authorities for last

totalled £2&flOO. Thetotal amount the State proposed topay in to the fund was not to givea itate guarantee to meet any defi-ciency, hata direct contribution upon adirectbasis, irpon actuarial recommenda-tion, of £.20,000, with trienniel examina-tjoninto the position of the fond, and ifany farther amount wasrequired Parlia-ment wonld be asked for authority ac-cordingly-

_He-proposed, in- committee, to submit

8 new clause to allow the employees ofthe Manawatu Eailway Company tocome under the scheme straight away,on payment of an amount of £5000into the fnnd by the directors of thscompany.

lie Premier said he also intended toallow school teachers during the recessto take a ballot as to whether they de-ared to come under this general scheme.The same opportunity would be given to.the police, so that the employees in thedifferent departments might be underonescheme. Old provincial servants who

.had'been knocked out of the bill by .theJuhJic .Accounts Committee, he proposedto restore to the former position theyjjempied under the bill.- Mr. Massey thoronghly approved theprinciples of the bill. He said he wouldlike'to see its principle extend to everycitizen of the State, and that had gotto come. - Everyone should be entitledtoa pension in proportion to the amount

_$t bis contribution.; The Premier, in reply to representa-tions that pensions should be made uni-■rtrsal, said, a hill (National Ajmuities)iras' circulated last year, and sent outto friendly societies and other organisa-tionsinterested. He believed they werewithin reach of the time v.-hen they couldput sncli a scheme into practical opera-tion. In regard to the acquisition of

Railway, he desired to sayinreply to the Leader of the Opposition

■ that so iar notice had not been servedon the company, but the matter was inBand and due notice would be given in

~iLccordance with the Act.:;.In committee on the bill, permanent.militiaand ether persons -permanently"in

■-' theNdefence force were included, in thebenefits!of the scheme.. ."~~• • :s*w-"chases -were moved-by -the Pre-

i mier andagreed to, enabling a~ ballot tobe taken by contributors to the Police- ProvidentFund within sis months of the"passing; of the Act, *o decide whetherthey would join the Pubiie Service

. Superannuation Fund. If a clear ma-joritywas recorded in favour of the pro-posal, the Police Provident Fund should

' 'Tieiibdlishea and the.monies transferred.to the. Public Service Superannuation

Fund. A simTla r series of clauses was/ adopted,"in.regard to the members of the'" Teachers' Superannuation. Act. The

Wellington and Manawatu Company'semployees vnS. be enabled in a further

" Cause introduced by the Premier tojoinlie superannuation fond,upon termsalready indicated, if the undertaking isrequired by the Government.

The bill was then reported.

CONSUMPTIVE SHELTERS.-s&e -necessity for making provisionforaceonmuxiating cases -of consumptionarisingin. the district was again referredto-at the Hospital Boardmeeting yester-day afternoon, Dr. J. S. Puidy, districtkeklfh. officer,being present. In a letteron the subject Dr. Puxdy stated that

failed to secure support to hisproposal to 'utilise the -wooden buildingJn-the Domain as a consumptive shelter,

the erecticn. of a build-Hg'tif the-Costley Home. He-bedie-vedi saitahle sanatorium for 18 patients

be erected at a cost of ££800,the Board- to go be-JTOidi&t-figurehe -would advocate the

ise <rf terns in the summer months.Mr. J. (i. Bctherford suggested that,Seeingthit -there was to be a newBoard

«cted shortly, the question should befeS to-the incoming body. The cost oftae maintenance of the new sjraexe had™ he' considered. In the AlexandraHome they had only balf a dozen pati-eots and a staff of five to look afterthem.■' ---Dr. Pnrdypointed out that the Board"*as-absolately ioxced to find aceommo-Jafaoa for consumptives, and they -wouldfeaiirking their responsibilities.if they

afraid to face their constituents*™ .so modest a plan as he ha<l pro-

W.-R- Bteomfield moved that Dr.>«ttiTjs scheme be recommendiid to"~e consideration of theoew.Board, and after discussion this\ ta On Dr. Puruy's sugges--gesuon the architect and chairman-r*6 anttamsed to visit the Waikato«mtorium in connection with the plan.^.tfte-huildings.

liS61!^ 13 bern wholesale dismissal ofowi flO2l Krnpp's ordnance works,vw«g to the shrinkage of orders.

THE AUCKLAND STAB. TUESDEAJY, NOVEMBER 19, 1907.7

WBPACHING, orFEET.

thfL!? 1̂111 immediate relief bathen«rtm watertowfcich a tewdropsAll s Ftaid have feeen added.g» Orfensive Odour disappears.Pw^rc °* dangerous substitutes.arp?anganate of Potash Crystalspoisonous, as Coroners' Inquests- Jrlf-.Proved. " Condy's Fluid"JfcWamsNβPermanganatesPotashChlJîlon-PoJsonous. SoSd by all"Sfr *nd Stores. See. that€o?^VF,uid " is <>n- «»e label.flys- Qoswell-Rd., London, Eng.

■- ■ MEPXCAXu -

FOR CONST! PAT!ON, @H Sallow SWn Rm™ Ihi reuseby Kine CARTER'SFOR IF3DJGESTION, " LITTLE UVER PILLS, znd above all things, fighlFOR BILIOUS-NESS Constftetion. Begin at once with CARTERSLITTLEFoaHEAOACHE " LIVER PILIA Liver Comttelnts nent lure andFOR THE COMPLEXION. the-woadcrfuleffiacyoftfaesei^

Tba Ptablic are to ebftnrve *Tsta4 tt ißh hpp _^

gcaulne Carter's Littte Liver PiUe Moat -■■-~5&!!*Z& 'J#SSesr Sienatare oi ,^%S^ti^?S^^3S^3^

PERFECT FOOD NlsgS'''. , |f| W/ /V£.) *» » » BL%& |||J!ISI-s> r-*4-Br» /%«, I «§ M/gfilyrecommendedby f'ledicaf.|||

THE CONCENTR.ATEQ WJp fsiS pp || O |o? CS §||;A FRESH in hne yB H §1 BEBIUTY, mI" J ■ J^CHLOROSIS,!I PLASMON II I :^^/6C/V/wJjjj Custard and W§R Btanc-Mang. | i^^SSSIDELIQOUS 6 DAINTY |§ ™^L ™L gIFOR. HOT WEATSER.

PLASMON «■'•'•Cream \| SoHtt*flrf SONS'

WITH FRUIT. OR FOR. WS«™»« ~ || EFCALYPTIEXTRACTPLASMON # Briags Health to Every HomeJMsGX&'itS >JS. MAKE A BEUGHTFDL %|

MEAL. ' - \^g

i PLAiMON I SANDER and SONS'I Mim Chocolate | SKDT FOGBjS& A DAINTY NIBBLE. % WUIIIiUJU. PO- JJ-a—1 *_**vpV* vp| 3SI3fGS SSAUTY TO EVERY

AsR your w§s|ii GROCER., STORES or "Tp CHE3EXSTS AJTO STOB.ES.fpk CETSMI3T. Ws_JSdM ""DA NZ A I." " B ISZ A I."

' - 1 -O 1 Registered fade mark).KEjggfeL- ' ---1 IMPROVED JAPANESE TOOTHACHE~ t DROPS.835 J%"THE, EB HvS-^^"H^B™, A Sure Cure for Toothache. Gives£i£ PBUII ■£■■ IK"S%STIsMISSt

a (a=Baals' • ■ Whitens lie teeth perfumes the breath.THE RELBABLE FJEMEDY Refreshing to use. Once used, always used,

pjjfj Price. Gd and 1/ per tin.QOUT, RHEVMATISM, SCIATICA, AND ALL xm n'nd Dm^t,P/4//V5 i/e«fl, «££, AND UMBS. opp. City Marketran be obtained a3l Chomists. X/*j "S>6,-a'S, end 11/-per Box, sadIrom TCTOUND — "Spring Bioasom Ointment '•

tho Proprictora, X? Tares all 'it touches, Gd and 1/;POINGDESTKE & TRUMAN, "Spriui Blossom Pills," 1/; "Blooraine"

SB. 94 ?"PUBiiO NOTICES.

For RELIEF from

H^, Tileonly Placein town to "efc a Bood choice

■\ SAMUEL BARRY'SA very big stock, nneqaalled- assortment, -different styles, shades and sizes.

ALL AT VERY LOW PRBCES.

We keep no rubbishy goods,.and yet sellas lew as 1/-. Prices range to 10/6.The ordinarystylesare—Spectacles-without gauze sides, with curl ends, 1/6 to 2/-.

Spectacles with ganze sides and with carl ends, three qualities, 2/-, 2/9, 3/6.Eyeglasses,,Folders and Frameless, 2/-, 2/6, 3/-.We send all packages post free to any address.

D 8.0. A- (LONDON). ALSO HOLDING DIPLOMA OF PEN NSYLVAIMIASTATE OPTICAL SOCIETY, U.S.A. (BOTH BY EXAMINATION),

314, QUEEN STREET, AUOKJL/AFtfß.CJJO'i'H i BfG, ET«.

TEE HOUSEJORJOTS, "CLASSY" CLpTlßft_!j

§NEWSHIPIIENT JOST OPENED, COMPRISING—"" Boys' Washing Blouses from 2/11 to 7/6.

Fancy Trimmed Crash Blouses, 4/6 and 5/6.Fancy Crash and Holland Tunic Suits.Navy Serge Sailor Suits, 7/6.Strong Serge Knickers, 2/11 to 4/6.Boys' Elastic Garters, 6d. and 1/- per pair.

SPECIAL FOR THE GIRLS—Washing Sailor Costumes (pleated skirts) from 6/11.

3OYS- AND YOUTHS, MSSCERY STOCKED IN ALL SIZES.CALL AND INSPECT. QUALITY THE TRUE TEST OF VALUE.

AND COMPANY, LIMITED.■■-■■■ llgj 124, QUEEN STREET.

m . PH3IJC NOTICES.

REW'SSAVINGS BANKIt's not easy tosave

{ Its Father dlQcattBut titat'a JasS tbe reason

\ tliat the man who doessave ; —Hlses above ble followa -iiCtets out of tUe putAchieves imlependeiice.You can begin to saveBy lodging, yoop■gpoeepyaccount mEEV7'S SAVTMGS BANKIt poturas each eustomopA handsome cttvidezictOn each tpaasactionThat is to say if youTa.ls:a tho dilfepenoe between ",

j Oup pplees ani tbo otherFelloty'o fop the same \Goods and. Quality

REW'S VICTORIA ST.No. 1, Queen St.

LAMB £r> SMITHIRONfIONQERS and HOUSE FURNISHERS

NEW BEDSTEADS, CARPETS, UNQLEUMS, CURTAINSBamboo Blinds, Fire Screens, Travelling Trunks, Hampers.

Just OpenedgrocKery, glassware

Rail Stands

mantel mirrors

WE FURNISH YOUR HOME THROUGHOUT.Odd Couches, Easy-Chairs, Wardrobes, Tables, Lawn Mowers, Garden Tools,

Gas Irons, Fenders and Fire Irons.SB- INSPECTION INVITED. "WB

6 I?B QUifllTy KA!ÂNQAHAPE ROAD.LnStflO OC uIWIB 8 0 The Cheapest House in Town.

DSAPEST, CJAJTEXBG, &c

t

NEW SEASON'S NOVELTIESIN

ENORMOUS STOCKS. IMMENSE VARIETY. LOWEST PRICES.Our importations of DRESS GOODS for the present season have been upon anexceptionally extensive scale, the Styles and Qualities of which encompass allthat is new and desirable. No point of design or elegance has been overlooked,and we have pleasure in inviting inspection.

NO OBTB PEESSED TO FUTtCHASE.

A few Special Items which indicate the extent and variety of OUR. LATESTSBXPMEIfTS.

COLOURED MUSLINS, PRINTS, etc.Beautiful French Mnslins in charm- guaranteed Fast Colours, 1/OJ per

ing designs and colourings, 4|d. to yard.1/11 per yard. Hoyles' Famous Priot in Sprigs,

Cotton Voiles, dainty effects in new ?,pOts' StriPes> etc., Light and DarkGrounds.colours, Sid. to 1/11J per yard. Kaiasook Prints, Ginghams,Maids'New Frenci Cambrics, very popular Cloth, Matron Cloth, Mercer-

for Shirt Blouses, Dresses, etc., ised Lawns.

WHITE MUSLINS AND LAWNS—Special Value.Floral & Striped Muslins for Pina- Persian Spawns, Bd., 9Jd. 10* dlljd.

fores & Dresses, 4Jd. to 2/6 per 1/- to 2/3 per yard.yard' India Linens, 7Jd. 84d 9*<L TOMBeax.tifnl Embroidered Muslins, l Ud. to VlO per yard.1/04, 1/3*, to 1/11J per yard. V -yara-Striped & Checked Brilliants, Bfd., B,ook Muslins, 4}d., 5Jd., 6Jd., SJd. to1/Oi per yard. 1/10:

Bishop Lawns, s|d., QI&., 81d., Sheer "Linens, Irish Cambrics, etc.,9Jd. to 1/6 per yard. etc.

AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF NOVELTIES IN MUSLINAND LINEN EMBROIDERED BOXED DRESSES AND

BLOUSES.

9 "IMPORTERS.

NEW GOODS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEARDressand Blouse Materials in Lustres, Delaines, Voiles, Crepolines,Taffetas, etc.,etc.Silk Muslins, Ginghams, Cambrics, Muslins, Prints, Delainettes,etc

NEW BLOUSES NEW KEMONOS NEW SKIRTSLace and Silk Neck Trimmings, etc, etc, etc

D, GARRIOOK,KARANGAHAPE ROAD.

Mes' Wattes, |2| Ladies, Watches.THE PRINCESS THE NON-pAREIL

18et Gold Case: J&lf\ "*' 'Sk 13et. Gold Case:Open Face, £4/10/-. jilt , cPen Face- £6/10/-.Banter, £5/10/-. Pfe Hunter, £7/10/-.In Silver Case. In SUvep Cas6:OpenFace, £2. l|v~ ,-

f"r\ ,' open Face, £3/5/-.

Hunter, £2/10/-. X^,' . ..",*3Jr Hunter, £3/10/-.OUR SPECIAL EOTHERAM ENGLISH LEVERS.

9 cfc. Gold Case, Open Face, £10. Hunting Case, £10/10/-.9ct Gold Half Hunter, £11/10/-. 18 ct. Gold Hall Hunter, £14/10/-.18 ct Gold Hunters at £14/10/-, £15/10/-, £17/10/- and £20.OUR SPECIAL WALTHAM LEVERS. HUNTERS.

10ct Gold Case, £8/10/- 14ct. Gold, £10/10/-. 18ct. Gold, £14/10/-.For full particulars send for our "Watch Catalogue." We will post it frcito your address by return.

Deal direct, as we have no agents or travellers.

STEWART DAW SONAMD COMPANY

WATCHMAKERS, QUEEN STBEET, AUCKLAND;

PSTBILIC KOTICES. ' 'TT-fYF?I SS AT.Tf —SOUTHEKf CBOS Saner BEST ENStISH CORKDGiTKBr UJK) &J±±j£j.. IRON (sft to 10ft Sheets). Lowest Market PrlcemT^Ridßinp:.O.G-. Galvanised Iron Spouting ■ m i imi n iurn ,„„ . •(all shapes and size-s), Dov/n Plpea anil Kidging, *^M:'"'',*^. Sheet Zinc, Shoot and Pig Lead. Block Tin, Tin pmUCTPL' Folates, Solder and Soldering IrouH, Cast Iron >K'^'3»pjau«.fwlijrfggraT>» BiiwneUed Baths, Sinks, Jaw Boxes. liavatory ;»j«8?.

TT™^^^^—TT Basins, and all Idud3 of Sanitai-y Ware. KaaCS,;^|lS>E^^ngjs^gjg&iKVGreat Redactions in Ooi-mgated Tanks—Cheaper -.—..^î-^St^

' Manufacturerof the Patent Mafeking Ventilator. tlfej.^.Jll-.jn mr|l^R_' 'I'io t/ie Celebrated Cupped Lead-headed Nails. ■ fefcgMm™—!^™^^ ,̂

AS-GKORGE McCAULIS A DIRECT CASH IMPORTER OF THE RAW MATERIALAND HAS THE MOST UP-TO-DATE JIACHINKRY" IN THE SOUTHERN 'REMISPHERE, HE IS IN A POSITION TO MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLYA SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT BiCDROCK PRICES. COUNTRY-ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO..

»T GEORGE McCAUti ""SSWE.?",

THE IDEAL H4JME-SOAP. '" A perfect beverage, combining

Strength, Parity and Solubility."—I Medical AnnuaL

The most Delicious,Refreshing and Invigorating

of all Cocoas.

BEST & GOES FARTHEST.

BEST STARCH. BEST IRONING.

■ , ■_■■■■ fctbijc' yo*ncEß. " '

JSpriag-Gleantngi1 ARE YOU GOING TO II SPRING-CLEAN YOUR 1I HOUSE THIS YEAR? If 1j| so, we have a suggestion to make. II We know what a worry it usually ■§t is, how the regular house-work is |]1 upset, and what damage is some- |1.. times done. We have a large |

■•;■'■■ staff of men experienced in this 1fi line, and our suggestion is—LET §fI US SPRING-CLEAN FOR jjj YO U. You will find our prices 1I right, and the work well done. I'|, -: Carpets, taken up, thoroughly.:-...■ jjj beaten, and re-laid. Look what 1I;-■". trouble it. would save you ! WE 1i GUARANTEE •SATIS-"" 'II- . FACTION: ; Call "and get an '■" jjLI ■ estimate. jjj:WMM>**&~*— ■■■■ ~***B»f3gßuM

Iff ■■-■■■•■ ■■ ■■• •• ..•; ■- ' :"" •• ■ --■ -■- .I '■.""'■ if

I Rattan Goods. JI . Quality = ■'■"■L ' ''Good. ■"""'""" jj Appearance - Artistic, §I Price - * Low.

I A large shipment of imported jI Rattan Arm Chairs, Lounges, B|j and Child's Low Chairs, just |Jg received for the summer season. |j. I We can specially recommerKi -.;I them as being light and extreme- I'%. ty cpttrfprtably., also veiy strongfy iH made The seats -: are woven pS rattan, not laths, as is usnaliv the Im case, and the appearance of the (I goods has beeri studied as well II as the strength. For the lawn or |I verandah they will be fcuncl 1

especially suitable. p

Ss as8 ■ ■ fflI Lsarpets. v ; II ■...'.; ' ~.:....:;.. Iii ■ ■■• • . . ... mM ■ ■ . • HP Our large stock has just been |Sj added tobyan extra largeshipment III of Axminster and Brussels Car- fif| pets, in which good taste, artistic 1J| colourings, rich effects, and lowm prices are exceptionally well Bll maintained If yoa want a simple 11 . durable hearthrug, costing from '■|| 5/6 to 1 3/6, you may count on !■ jS getting the ra.ost for your money |M here. Ifyou want fine Axminster 1|i or Velvet Pile Carpets, ranging I

"j' from the lowest to the hightest |rf prices, you may count on ; Ip a choice selection and rare de- 1M . •■ . .■' ■':;■' ' " HI signs here in abundance. m

i ■ ■ •••■■."■ ' "": i

1 Quaint Art Furniture Manufacturers, f■ J AUCKLAND/ |

TUNCTLKATHER GOODS-BelnS teal r.TS,^??^X?; tber Erperts, .we-can guarantee Onr 52 BeanStU vi^^^Cto-îl^S^'—&oods aa Genuine Leather.-J. Wiseman handsome _£??,^^S^Saerând Sons. Ltd.. Qncea-sL ApglyJgtof_jg£g^-||l/VBpAIBS_

TTOLIDA? SEASON—Are your Tranta ffifflDtß_£&> -has onrWisemnn ar.d Sons, Ltd., :9neen-et. ; Ltd., ■_ -• r

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BIRTHS.WALTERS.—On November ISth, at her

residence, Clyde-st. Ponsonby, to Mr andMrs Ivo Walters, a u>n. New Plymouthpapers please copy.

DEATHS.ELLET— On November 17th, 1907. at Gis-

borne' Cha-les EUey. eldest son of the

Elley. of Yorkshire; aged 74 years.n-vprr T —On of October, at Wanga-nul Hugh O'Neill, eldest brother of Mrs

Henwood. Papatoetoc.WTTKIN — On November 19th. .at his

Cemetery. Friends please accept this in-

timation.BEREAVEMENTCARD.

MR A\T> MBS. C. 6. LEE sincerelythaSalT"frsends for letters, telegrams andbeautiful flowers: and gratefully «cknow-led"e the kindness aud sympathy so gen-ercSsly jdven in time of sorrow, whentheir little girl passed away.

MAIL NOTICE.THIS DAY.

For Turua, Paeroa, Waihl, and Te Aroha,X,™ island,

ncr Daphne. 7.45 p.m.For Waipu, per Gael. 7.45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, November 20th, 190i.For Lei-h Big Omaha. Whangateau. and

Little "Barrier, per Kawau, 9.45 a.m.Per Rotoiti, as follows —J For Ceylon. India, China, Straits Set-

tlements Philippine Islands. Aden, Suez,Mediterranean Ports. Continent of Eu-rope, and United Kingdom, via Suez, atnil) a.m. ~For Cape Colony. Natal, and other fa.African States, at" 11-10 α-m.

' For Australian States and New Cale-donia, at 12.10 p.m.

Money orders and registered letters forUnited" Kingdom and Foreign Countries,

"' at 10.10 a.m.For Australia, at 11.10 p.m.Late letters for places beyond Australia.

*aay be posted at the Chief Post Office; up to 11-30 D.m.

For Australia up to 12.30 p.m.Mail will be due in London, December

2SFor New Plymouth and Southern Ports.

also Napier and Gisborne, per Rotoitl,12.10 p.m.

For Thames, per Wakatere. 12.30 p.m.For 'Whangaparoa and Wade, per Orewa,

12.-55 p.m.For Waiwera. Tekapa, and Warkworth,

per Kaiiinui. 12.45 p.m.For Coromandel and Cabbage Bay, per Ro-

toniahann. Lls p.m.For RusselL Kawakawa, Opua, Whangaroa,

and Mangonui, etc., per Clansman, 3.45p.m.

For Marsden Point, Parna Bay, WhangaretHeads. Waipu. Mangapai, Wnangarel,Kaino. HikTirangi, KaurUiohore, WhaSa-pata, and Hukecenui, per Ngapuhi, 7.45-P-2H-

For Port Fitzroy, Whangapara, Tryphena.Okupu. Awanga, and Okiwi, per Ngati-a"wa. 7.40 p.m.

For Turna. Paeroa. Waihi, and Te Arona,per Taniwha, 7.45 p.m.

TUESDAY. November 26.For Rarotonga. Tahiti, and Penrhyn Island,

per Manaponri, at 3.45 p.m.Per Hauroto. as follows—

For Fiji and Fanning Island, at 2.45p.m.

For Honolulu, Japan, Canada, UnitedUnited Kingdom, ami Continent ofEurope (connecting with Vancouver

steamer leaving Fiji), at 1.45 p.m.Money orders and registered letters forUnited Kingdom and Foreign Countriesat 12.45 p-m-For FOi, at 1.45 cm.Mail will be due in London January

Ist.F. D. HOLDSWORTH,

Chief Postmaster.

TO-DAY'S WEATHER REPORT.

WIND FORCE IXDICATED BY LET-TERS.—C. C_im; L. Light; Br.. Breeze;F-B. Fresh Breeze; M_G., Moderate Gale;G-, Whole or Heavy Gale; W., Gale of ex-cepficnal severitx-WEiTEEE ESTIMATED AS—B.. Blue

Elry. be the atmosphere clear or heavy- CClouds, passing clonds; D., Drizzling ranF-. Foggy; G.. Gloomy, dark weather; H'Hall; L., Lightning: M.. Misty; O. Over-cast, the whole sky covered with thickclouds; P., Passing showers; Q.. SquallyX.. Rain, continued rain; T., Thunder; S.|Snow; TJ., Ugly, threatening appearance.

Printed and Published for the 1-The Brett Printing andCompany, Limited," by. Henry Bre«- °£Lake Takapnna, Journalist, atof the Company, ShortlandrSt, Auciuana,

TUESDAY, NO.VEMBER 19, iWl'.ti

THE ATJCKLAInB STAB, TUESDAY, NOV3EMBJEK 19. 1907.8

(By Telegraph)A_-J_ OBS__5E.VA_U_0--S are taken at 9 a.m.

Station.Ther.

Wind. Bar. in■Weather. Siiade

Cape Maria ...r SI BC 30.25 68Enssell XEI BC 30.20 68Hokiariga Heads * NWfbr G 30.27 6SHanukau Heads > NWfb FM 30.26 63Anckland Wmodbr C 30.20 68Cambridge i C OP 30.22 65Gisborne .- , SW1 BC 30.15 66Napier ." SE1 O 30.18 62Castlepoint SWI O 30.15 62Egmont i NWl BC 30.25 61New Plymouth .1 Wl BC 30.23 64.Wellington SI B 30.21 63KaH-onra I XEbr B 30.15 62.Westport 3 SI BC 30.20 56Lyttelton I XEI BC 30.20 53Dnnedin I Wl B 30.10 50Bluff Wl BC 30.07 51

BOOTS AND SHQSS.

T ADffiS, A MEBICAN

IJJj{. EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS.r*'

_"i "J— f■ - 1

We have just receired a small shipment 1of tie rery latest styles in Ladies' Ameri- ]<■*■" Footwear, and vroald draw tlie atten- JOon of Ladies who are particular as to

foot—covering to tliese £:oo'ds. |The quantity of each line is small, so !

that early inspection is solicited. -(

J-\ADLET AND jC<ON,19i, QTjEEX-ST., AUCKLAM).

IMPOBTEES HIGH-GBADE FOOTWEAiJ .]AT JIODEBATE PEICES.

PIANOS, OEOOS, ETC.

EASD F. PIANO AUENCY. LTD- Most Varied Stock, Best Value, andTerms.—S. Coldicntt, Alanager, near

LOWEST Puxces FOR CASH.EASIEST TEEiIS OX SYSTEM.\\e are showing upwards of

Imported Direct from the Factories nf t>lo" WOSLD-S LEADING MAKERSPrices Marked in Plain Figures!

Send for Catalogues.

7«HE .T£NGLISH AND JTOEEIGN' fpiANO J^TD.,S. COIiD-ICDTT, Mansser.

\ 33L QUEES-ST., near H.H. Theatre.j 1355. . . j

AUCTIONS. I."to-morrow -i -i o'clock.

AT MART, CITY MAJSKET.

STOCK, TOYS. FANCY GOODS, STA-TIONERY, etc.

PAEPEXTEE A ETHUJI

Has received instructions to sell by auc-tion, at his Mart, City Market, Wednes-day nest. 11 o'clock.

ITVJ-'S, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY,-A SHOP FITTINGS, etc.

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.C. ARTHUR, General Auctioneer.

TO-MOKROW.TyyEDNBSDA.Y, -\TOVEMBER CWVTH,

AT "J 9 NOON.

"FREEHOLD TpREEHOLD Tj\REEHOLDA LLOTMENTS.

HIGHTOWN ESTATE, rEKCAEKOW-A VENUE. MT. EDEN.

THE PROPERTY OF PAT QUINLAN.T TONES, AUCTIONEER,

In conjunction with Messrs

A. E. MACEEDIE & C^Will sell by Auction at his Mart, Victoria

and Lorne-sts.,-ji-* CHOICE VOLCANIC BUILDING AL-Xt) LOTMENTS, ranging from 66 to

100ft frontage, by 141ft deep.Also,

NEW 6 ROOMED HOUSE,Containing Modern Conveniences and out-

buildings.These allotments are situated at the ter-

minus of the Mount Eden Trum Servicenow under construction.

TERMS:5 per cent on fall of hammer.5 per cent on completion of agreement.10 per cent in G months.10 per cent in 12 months.Balance iv 3 years from date of Sale.Land Transfer Title.Plans obtainable from J. Jones, the Auc-tioneer, or Messrs Macredie and Co.

rpo TTVEVONPORT AND mAKAPXTNA

"DESIDENTS.TOUIS T Ert'lS AT .TVEVONPORT.

CORNER BUCHANAN-ST. AND BEACH-ROAD. DEVONPOIiT.

TO-HOKROW.WEDNESDAY NOV. 20 TS^BDNESDAY

AT HALF-PAST ELEVEN O'CLOCKSHARP.

THE UNDERSIGNED has been favouredwith instructions from MR. BLAJKJS (whois leaving Auckland) TO SELL BY AUC-TION, at the Residence, "WINTER-BURNE," COR. BUCHi-NAN-ST. ANDBEACH-ED., DEVON'PORT,

O>HJC WHOLE OF THE ALMOST NEW-L AND UP-TO-DATE HOUSEHOLDFURNISHINGS, as under:—DRAWINGROOM—Very SUPERIOR GILD-

ED AND BEVEL OVBKMANTISL, withLiun and Chariot (handsome design),Choice Bric-a-Brac, Real Chippendale 14----day dock (by Smithson, London), Butiiaatel Hangings, Solid Brass Fender andFtgs., 4 Handsome Doultou Pedestalsand Jardinieres (hand-paiuted), chaiceCurtains and Poles, Valuable Pictures,Rewarewa Corner Bric-a-Brac Cabinet,H.P. Fire Screen, Handsomely Inlaid N.Z.Mood Oec. Table. 3 M.K. and GenoaCorner Chairs, Advance Easy Chair, Occ.Chairs and Tables, Real Asniinster Car-pet and Rugs, Ornaments and Vases, etc.

DxNINGKOOM—LG. 11IMU AND PURIRICl/TTTo? SIDEBOARD, with New ShapeMlfror (uicely titted). Oft Extension Ding.Table to match, Hy. Table Cover, VerySuperior 5-Pce. ELMU AND BEST LEA-THER DINING SUITE, N.Z. Wood Es-critoire, Carved Jag. (Jonsol. Table andPot, Occ. Tables, Lg. Polished Riinu Over-mantel, Walnut and Brass 14-day WEST-MINSTER 4-HOUIt CHIME CLOCK, Cop.and Brass Fender and Ftgs., Coal Bos,Parian Figures, Lg. Vases and Bric-a-Brae, Choice Pictures, Curtains, SetAluminium Dish Covers, Do. Hot W.Dish, Glass and China, Fine SelectionE.P. Ware, i.e., 3 Epergnes, Tea andCoil. Set, Dessert Service, Salvers, Bis-cuits, Pickles. Carvers, Fish Servers,Hests, T. Racks, Dixon's Plate, and Gen.Diningrooni Recfuisites.

HALL AND PASSAGES—Lg. Hall Stand,with Marb. Top, Hull Table to match,Hall Chairs, Lino., Mats, Corridor. Car-pet, Pictures, Jardinieres, VerandahChairs, Barometer, Blinds, etc

BEDROOMS—Lg. RLMU DBLE MIRRORDOOR W. ROBE, Combination Duch.PAIR to match. Towel Rails, Chairs, Lg.Rimu and Puriri Combination BedroomSuite, H.P. Toilet Ware, Cream andBrass Bedstead. W.W. Mattresses, Kap.and H.H. Mattresses, Linen and Blankets,I'.amboo Overmantel, Lino, aud Rugs, Lin.Blinds, Carpet, Set 5 Mohair Ru«-s Rat-tan Tables, OAK AND BRASS 14-DAXCATHEDRAL CHIME CLOCK, W.W.Stretchers and Mattresses, aud BedroomRequisites.

ALSO—Gen. Kitchen Utensils, Glass andChina, Crockery, Box Tools, and 'Gen.Household Sundries, etc., etc.

The whole of above is specially recom-mended, and practically new.T OUIS T EWIS

Auctioneer. Land Agent and Valuer,Cor. Victoria and Lome Streets.

FFO-MORROW. 20th inst

pSSSiSII & r*\ 0.,AUCTIONEERS,

Having been instructed by MR. JEPHSON.who is leaving New Zealand, will Sellon the premises, SECOND-AVENUE,KINGSLAND (7th house from Commer-cial-rd., To-morrow (Wednesday.), 1 p.m.

sharp,

7TTHF WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD-L FURNITURE AND EFFECTS,Consisting of: Large D.R. Table, A.B. and

Cane Chairs. Leather Touch. LINOLEUMS,CURTAINS. VEST. BLINDS, Pictures,Cushions, TOILET WARE, D.I. IT.BEDSTEAD, W.W. MATTRESSES KA-POK ditto. DUCHESS PAIR, Matting,W.W. STRETCHERS. Col. Conch, Crock-ery, Saucepans. Kettles. Lamps. Clo-ks.Cutlery. Kir. Utensils. Carpenter's BENCHand TOOLS, and 2 host of SUNDRIES.A. E. Macredie) ~ (tT Sydney Smith

STIRLING HOUSE, GRAFTON-RD.On THURSDAY, 21st NOV., at 11.30 a.m.The undersigned have received instructions

fron Li . to sell by public auction,as above.

"prSR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,'-"- etc., etc.

Full particulars iv To-morrow's "Stai."

A S & QO.Auctioneers and Estate Agents.

TXTEDNESDAY, CyjAt 11 o'clock.

NORANA-AVENUE, REMUERA.SUBSTANTIALLY-BUILT RESIDENCE.

WITH EVERY MODERN CONVENI-ENCE,

Standing onA SPLENDID ALLOTMENT. 60 x 160.

*J\ "iyrAND"ENO "TACKSONInstructed by Messrs FLOYD, HARROP &CO., acting for the owner, will sell by

public auction, ot his Rooms, Customs-St. E-. on the above date.

ftRJ°"DA JEr RESIDENCE, containing 7irL±ttrE an d LOFTY ROOMS with P"TTi

x ao."8" AUotment of Volcanic Land, 60T&e- Auctioneer can confidently recom-mend this as a First-class Home

I Tne Prcjierty Iβ Fiasgea.

AUCTIONS.rro-uoEBO"w.

CffL

jgIXXB BHOS.(PER W. WARD BAKER)

Will Sell by Public Auction, at their Mart,Shortland-st, at 2 p.m., on the abovedate,

A NGLESEA-ST., rpONSONBY,Jr±. JT ;IN DECEASED ESTATE.

•XpSARLY NEW 6-KOOMED VILLA, withgas, city water; washhouse, copper.

Insured for £300. Land, 33 by 91. Let toijood t*"■■!_! ;i.n x, nt 16/.

There is au existing mortgage of £300 at5 per cent, and the equity of redemptionwill beSOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER,

ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE.

JTING-ST., iq"ILL./COMFORTABLE 6-ROOMED VILLA,

iron-roofed, with bath, gas, city water,washhouse, copper, tubs; all in nrst-classorder; very convenient to cars. Let at33/6. Land, 33 by 240.

rvfEW T>OND-ST., /^LENMOEB(FIFTH HOUSE FROM NEW NORTH-RD.)/COMPARATIVELY NEW GROOMED■v--1VILLA (large rooms), iron roof, scul-lery, bath, gas, city water, washhouse, -'op-per, tubs.

Large Level Allotment, 40 by 157.One minute from Kingsland car.The House is now vacant, and the key

may be had on application.

rvnsxsoN-ST.(ON THE HIGH SIDE OF THE EOAD),

/COMFORTABLE 5-ROOMED HOUSE,*-* with gas, water, Orion range,washhouse, copper, patent we: L>e-,biched Room, with range; good drainage;fine view. Let to good tenant at i3/. In-surance, £250.

i'2so CAN LIE ON MORTGAGE AT 5PER CENT.

VV/'ELLESLEY-ST. TÊST.CONVENIENTLY ARRANGED SEVEN-' ROOMED IRON-ROOFED VILLA,Willi bathroom, gas. water, scullery, etc.Land, 34 by 97. Insurance, £250. Let togood tenant at 16/. £300 can lie on mort-gage.

j-VTALUABLE "DUILDING ALLOT-MENT,

P'EOTE-RD.,

TVEVONPOKT,(TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.)

Containing0 ACRE 3 ROODS 6 PERCHES,

And having a frontage of26S FEET TO GROVE-RD..

Also, a 66ft entrance to Vauxhall-rd.Only 200 yards from Cheltenham Beach.

AN IDEAL SrTE FOR A HOME.EASY TERMS IF NECESSARY.

TO-MORROW.rryEDNESDAY, -vrOVEMBER

11 o'clock.MANGATANGA BLOCK, ADJOINING

WHAR.EKAWA.

FffiST CLASS FARM OF 60 ACRES,WITH HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS.

rp MASDEXO JACKSONInstructed by Sir C. J. Cbristey, will sell

by public auctiou at his Rooms, Custouis-st. E-, on tae above date,

THIS FIRST-CLASS DAIRY FARM, be-ing a portion or MANGATANGA

BLOCK, and adjoining the well-knownWharekuwa Block, comprising 60 acres first-class alluvial swamp, nil drained, in grass,divided into 6 paddocks, and well fenced.The buildings of first-class quality, com-prise an 8-roomed Rons?, with leau-toand Iron roof, wash-house, dairy, cowbyres, and other necessary outbuildings.Situated 20 rnilos from Pokeno and 7 tullesfrom the beach, New Brighton, where t!iesteamer calls. The purchaser has the op-tion of taking over a lease of 80 acres ad-joining for 4 years at £12 per annum, andat the expiration will have first refusalof purchase.

TOMORROW..ATOVEMBER Cffk

-J-J O'CLOCK.

JM-EBCURT "RAY."QP-TO-jQ,ATE "pLAXMILL AND ALL

ACCESSORIES.

T ]Vj"ANDENO JACKSONInstructed by the owner, will sell by public

auction at his Uooms, Customs-st. E.,on the above date,

) A JN EXCEPTIONALLY VALUABLEFLAXMILL, complete with all belting,

pulleys, etc.. for ttie working and carryingon of an up-to-date mill.

THE MACHINERY is in excellent order,and consists of a 14 h.p. Tangye StationeryEngine. 1 Locomotive Boiler, which has justbeen re-tubed; 1 Booth McDonald Stripperand all appliances; 1 Scutcher, 1 RatchetPress for pressing Fibre, 1 Capstan Pressfor pressing Tow. 1 Californian Pump, and2 sets of Avery's Weighing Machines. Thewhole is one large shed, roofedwith iron.

There is plenty of green leaf to beobtained in the vicinity of the mill, and athigh tide the scow can go right alongside it.Th.c situation makes the removal of themill, if desired, a very easy matter.

Tj-SRIDAY. ,T\|KCEMBER g»At 11 o'clock.

Tj' E 51 I' E E A.

Tj-jjESIRABLE T3ROPERTY.CORNER REMUERA AND ALEXANDRA

P-.OADS.r>iHASMING -pESIDENCE OF 7 ROOMSlj xv

TTVfANDENO TACKSON. iVI dInstructed by the Owners, will SeU by Pub-

iic Auction at his Rooms, Customs-st E.,on the above date,

THAT EXCEEDINGLY DESIRABLEPROPERTY, situated as above, and

immediately ar the tram stop, betweenAmey-rd and St. Mark's Church, contain-ing 5' ROOD and 9.46 PERCHES, having afrontage of 57t"t to Remnera-rd., by a depthof °37ft tp Alexaadra-rd.; together withthe SUBSTANTIALLY BUILT RESI-DENCE, containing 6 rooms, kitchen, andbathroom, etc. There is aiapie room infront for the erection of another house.

Also.Instructed by MR T. B. CLAY, acting for

the Owner,rrrILLIAM-ST.,

HIGHLY DESIRABLE DOUBLE-FRONT-ED VILL4. OF G ROOMS AND ALLOT-

MENT 113i x 200.ADJACENT TO THE RAILWAY STA-

TION.,T*HAT EXTREMELY VALUABLE FREE-J- HOLD PROPERTY, situated as above,toaether with NEARLY NEW DOUUI-/E----FRONTED VILLA of B rooms and all con-veniences, pantry, bathroom, etc., erectedthereon. There is a washhouse with cop-per and tubs, also a coal house. The Houseis 2i years old, is built of the very bestmaterial, and commands glorious views orSle

™art>our and Waitakerei Ranges TheSECTION has 113i feet frontage to Wll-b.am-st., by a depth of 200 feet back on totne rsllS'ay ltne- Insurance £400.<35ie Properties are Flagged

FOB, SALE.T7VDR SALE, Pure Jersey Cow, reliable,-*- to calve within a week.—Apply J.Ansenne, Penrose. 45

FOR SALE, 16ft Decked Boat; all com-plete.—Apply to F. McKearney, J.

Glass, Baker, Devonport. 35OR SALE, Upright Grand, Schumann^

Model, Piano, nearly new; cheap.—■'Opawa,- Edenvale-rd., Mt. Eden. 62TOK SALE, Tangye Boiler, 6 h.p., Engine,•*- 5 h.p., practically new; less than halfprice; bargain.—Apply Engine, ClevedonP.O. IS]pOR SALE, cheap, C and B Clarionettes,•»- Bb Cornet and Baritone, Eb Bass, andTenor Horn; nrst-elass order.—Ex-Bands-man, 434, Star Otnce. 85■CVJR-SALE, 2 Dynamos, 70 s 30, amp7,J- 100 volt, quantity insulated wiip,lamp shades, aud 100 volt lamp; at sacri-fice. — C. Taylor, Mangere Bridge. 20

FOR SALE, Remuera, New 6 roomedHouse, scullery, bathroom, pantry,washhouse, etc. Price £750, easy terms.—

E V. Pollard, Clonbern-road, Remuera."jpOR SALE, new 6-roomed House, wash--*- house, tubs and copper; 4mins. fromtram, Kiugsland; price £375.—Apply C.Phillips, Miiry-st, Mt. Eden. 155

FO.K SALE, Two 7-roomed Houses andFreehold Allotment, facing the harbour

aud near first wharf, Devonport. £700. Onterms. It is a choice site for a large house.—Ewington and Bnker, Land Agent.

OR ST.AE, 8 roomed Boarding House,5 Permanent Boarders, bathroom, hot,

and cold water shower, washhouse, fixedtubs; piano; £110. — Apply "Star" Office.

135XjMOR PRIVATE SALE, City Property,J- Franklln-rd., Ponsonby, 2 New Houses,

6 rooms, on brick foundation; hot and coldwater; patent w.c.; all conveniences.—Apply to Owner, on premises, from 10 a.m.to 4. p.ru.TjTOR SALE, Oaklands-rd., Mt. Eden, well-»- finished New 6 roomed House; gas,h. and c. water; tile hearths, washhouee,copper and tubs, level section; clear ofstoves; worth inspection. — J. Anderson,Builder. Oaklands-rd. 23LUX SALIi, well-established Boardiug--*- house, within Id section, full boarders,low rent.—For particulars, apply Boni Fide,437, Star Office. No agents. 120

OTELfor Sale, Fiji, good turnover; smallcapital required; principals only.—Ap-

ply to J. B. Birch. Island Agency, Palmer-ston Buildings, Queen-st. 1-10

EASLDE Residence Sites for Sale, fromi-acre upwards.—Apply John McLeod J

Oddfellows' Hall, Cook-st., or Box 560G.P.O. J5FISHING ROD. 10ft. 6in.; English make;

split cane. Hardy's lock Joints; 2 tops-Apply Fishing, 415, Star Office. 141

}7«O1{ SALfcJ, White Ume. Ueuui to v»»r----• deu Pests.—New Zealand PortlandCement Co., 76, Victoria Arcade-

OR SALE, BestTPerfectus Damp Coursefor Walls, in rolls, various widths; per-

fect, efficient.—New Zealand PortlandCement Co., 76, Victoria Arcade.VjKjR SALE, large aud varied Stock of" New and Secoud-liand Vehicles; over 50

to choose from. First-class work. Reason-able prices.—Cousins aud Cousins, Ltd.,Coac-htMiilders, Loi-ue-st. ■_?.rr.~—HAIRDRESSING AND TOBACCO-

BUSINESS—First-class staud;near site new towu hall; satisfactory rea-sons given for seIIing.—EWINGTON ANDBAHEfIUTERVOIS ESTATE, PONSONBY.—A few

O Choice Allotments for sale. £10 de-posit, balance in three years.

G. B. OSMOND, 135, CJUEIiN-STnEET.r.Q/Vi—ONEHUNGA—House, containingeS-OvH.*1 6 rooms, bathroom, washhouse.etc.; high position, good outlook; corner al-lotment, 52 by 100.

Ci. B. OSMOND, 135, QUEEN-STREET.ICyjA.NGANUI-AVE>TUE', close ,to mainW road, Pousonby, new House of 6 largerooms, pantry, scullery, bathroom, wash-house with fixed tubs and copper, also roomunder house suitable for workshop; allot-ment 45 by 112. Price. £630.

G. B. OSMOND, 135, QUEEN-STREET.

MT. ALBERT (few minutes from Sta-tion aud 'Busj House of 6 rooms,

scullery, bathroom, washhonse, dairy, audoilier commodious outbuildings, nearly 1acre volcanic land tastefully laid out Inflower, vegetable garden, and. orchard.Price. £630.

G. B. OSMOND, 135, QUEEN-STREET.■jt/fAGNIFICENT CITY RESIDENCE OFJjX 9 Kooms and Offices.

Over one acre water frontage. Lawnsaud garden.

G. B. OSMOND, 135. QUEEN-STREET.

CXHEAP FARMS—Splendid selection ofJ Dairy and Bush Properties. Cata-

logue on application.G. B. OSMOND. 135, QUEEN-STREET.

/■•« I T V T E S3 E S.

We have TWO SPLENDID LEASES inbest coiumercial part of City to dispose ofat low prices. Apply early

AX\T "OjEAD AND jT'rO.. 79 and SI,. VV . 'Xtl \y QUBEN-ST.-J r>l/ ACKES and House, 5 rooms, Avon-XO /2 dale; large frontage to main road;great prospective value.—T. E. Clay, 12,His Majesty's Arcade. 20~£•C&TK—GB.E-Y LYNN—Nearly new.cS.tlLjsJ, House, 0 rooms, batliroom, wash-house: pleasant position.—T. B. Clay, 12,His Majesty's Arcade. 20

LYNN—Villa, 6 rooms: flt-ted up with evei-y convr-niencc;

allot. 10 by 115.—T. B. Clay, 12 His Ma-jesty's Arcade. 20~~Q '>fVf>j—KINGSLAND—House, 7 rooms,

section about 47 by 100; frontageto main road.—T. B. Clay, 12, His Majesty'sArcade. _jp ALBERT—1 Acre of beautl-

fu i vol-canic land, in grass andfree from stone; a rare chance.—T. B. Clay,12. His '*>7?7>0»"— NOOK—Villa, 0 rooms,3i/000 taetefolly finished; elevated posi-tion: volcanic section.—T. B. Clay, 12, HisMajesty's Arcade. 20

r«-J~A—YES, SIR! This amount down,Sji.iy\J and you walk into charmingMARINE HOME, 6 rooms, modern cony.;balance easy. You must act quick, though.

H. G. PALETHORPE.13, Victoria Arcade, Queen-st. 98

TT7- T7IRATEK AND gON ,HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS,

QUEEN-ST.(Established 18790

DEVONPORT — Boncl-st. — 3 NewHouses, containing 6 rooms each,

with all modern conveniences: Allotments42 x 165ft; all well let; price £1050.

MOUNTSIDE ESTATE, EPSOM. - ThisValuable Property at the Corner of

Golf-rd., has been subdivided Into J acrelots; rich volcanic land; water and gasmains are laid along the frontage; easytei'iEis; prices and plans upou application.

REMUERA — CLONBURN ESTATE -House of 7 rooms with conveniencea;price £1)75.

MOUNT EDEN, VALLKT-SD-, within -'minuted of bus; 8 rooms, witll all mod-ern conveniences; priue £1200-

BEMUERA — Top Greeu-lane — Housecontaining 12 rooms, with modern

conveniences; 0 acres of iirst-class Land;splendid view.

ST. STEPHEN'S AVENUE, Parnell —Leasehold Property, with three Dwel-lings; ground rent only £4 per auuuo;;well let.EPSOM, MANUKAU-RD., close to

Epsom Store, 8 rooms; hot and coldwater; Allotments 66 x 250ft; price £900.rjARNELL BRIGHTON-RD. — 7 rooms,-L Allotment 60 x 2Uoi't; 6 mniutes fromcars; price £600.

EPSOM, CLAUDE-ED. — New House, Sl-uonis; hot and cold water; i acre

section; price £900.

EPSOM, CLAUDE-RD. — Brick House,G rooms, all conveniences; hot and

cold water; cavity walls; i acre volcanicsoil; price £1250.

EANFURLY-RD.. EPSOM — House cen'■ taining 7 rooms, with conveniences;

Allotment UU x 100ft; price £625.

EPSOM, GARDINER-RD. — House otS rooms, with conveniences; stables,

etc.; li acres of land; price £1225.

MOUNT EDEN — Well-built ModernHouse, containing 9 large rooms, etc.,

etc.; stone foundation; splendid view over£ rrounding district; large Allotment;price £1000.

EPSOM — Several'»» First-class Allotments, from £220 peracre.EPSOM — Within Five Minutes' Walk

from Mt. Eden tram terminus — Mod-ern House of S rooms, with conveniences;

acre Allotment; nicely laid out; splendidsituation.

?OB SALE,Tj\Oa SALE, cheap, 20ft Yacht, Sails, Dln-■*- • gey, Moorings, etc.—Address, "Boat,"Newton P.O. 41XpOR SALE, splendid toned Piano, cheap.-*- —Apply Mrs Turley, George-st., RockyNook. 3 doors from Norman-st. 19"CTOR SALE, good Team, 3 Horses, Dray,-*- and Harness; together or sepaxa.te.—Address Team, 423, Star Office. 8T7\OR SALE, Light Tax Cart, seats 4, £14;tiandy Gig, seat three, £12; roomy 1-tonCart, 13; Harness, £4 10/.—31, Durham-st.

50TOOR SALE, Northcote, Residence; heart-"- of kauri; 6 large i-ooms; splendid view;£650; easy terms.—J. G. Coipan, BradfordBuildings, below Smeeton's. &4

IjTOK SALE I4ft Rowing Boat, in perfectorder; Oars, Rowlocks, Anchor, Moor-

ings, Rudder.—Apply W. Thorpe, Builder,Karangahape-rd., or 34, Hepburn-st. 42

FiOR SALE, Mt RosMll, 3mlns from tramTneat 5-roomed VUla; £50 cash, bai.

monthly. Price £475.—A1f. Walker, Mer-cantile Chambers, Queen-st 78

SALE, 100 Acres Open Land, Wai--1- rangi; unimproved, gocid timber forfencing, etc. water, mostly ploughable, soilfair quality; price, £100.—J. Ellis, Wai-rangi.TCTXPRESSMAN'S BUSTNESS for Sale,

with engine; good living, union prices,good horse, etc.; owner retiring.—J. Fuller,Whangarei.nUfULLET Boat for Sale, 24ft, gear and*"■** ail complete; in first-class order andready for launching. May be seen at footof Anne-st, Devonport.—B. Yeoland, Gar-den-terrace, Devonport. 5!TTAIKDBESS£-R'S Small Business for1-IIJ Sale.—For Address apply Kempthorne,I?rosser. 32

OARDINGHOUSES, Businesses and Pro-perties; reasonable terms; beautiful

home, Remuera; nearly 4 acres land, Fur-nished and unfurnished Rooms to Let.—Fecht and Gay, H.M. Arcade, third floor. 61

.^"rA—SPLENDID Fruit and Confec-iJi.'e.H/ tionery Business; heart of city:good dwelling: low rent; sacrifice..—J. H.Millar, 20-21, Coombes, Arcade. 57808 SALE.

One of the best Auctioneering Businessesin Auckland, together with 2 good leases,present owner going Australia. The aboveshows good turnover, and excellent results.A splendid opportunity for energetic man.

Address iv first instance^—"AUCTIONEER," Star Office.

A REAL BARGAIN.FOR SALE, at Otalinhu, nearly 13Acres of Good Land, having about 1400ftfrontage to roads; also frontage to water.Suitable for boating, fishing, and bathing.There is a comfortable old-fashioned House,an orchard with good frtrit trees, also kit-chen garden, and ornamental grounds. Itis convenient to school, railway station,and 'bus. Price, £1650.—EWINGTON ANDBAKER.

T>UILING SlTES—Hlrstleigh Estate, Mel--*-* via Estate, Worota Estate. Closetrams. Fine volcanic coil.

WALTER TAYLOR, 30, HIGH-ST.ff'HE BEST OF MATERIALS AND-1- WORKMANSHIP.Large and Convenient NEW HOUSE, Burn-

ley-terrace. A choice place. £750.WALTER TAYLOR, 30, HIGH-ST.

npiARE OPPORTUNITY—Ii ACRE AND'-" FINE HOUSE. CITY.

In Very Choice Position. £1750.WALTER TAYLOK, 30, HIGH-ST.

jOyfpTifV-CITY—« ROOMS, w.h., tubs, gas;3i.'±«_rU' anj water.

New and Convenient House.WALTER TAYLOR, 30, HIGH-ST.

"pTji -l{\/ PER FOOT, UEMUERA.—c— J-\r/ Close to Newmarket. .'Beauti-ful Building Allotments, lying nicely tosun; perfect drainage; assistance given tobuild if required. Early application neces-sary. Nearly all sold.—G. M. KIRKCAL-DY, S5 Queen-st. (Plan.)jp.orii—ClTY BOARDING HOUSE.—3»Ov close to Queen-street; accommoda-tion for 18 to 29 Boarders; house alwaysCull: several years lease at 20/; cheapesthouse in Aucklaud.—Apply G. M. KIRK-CALDY, 85, Queen-st. (232)

fruit and cos-o-«>VirBCTIONBRY,good turnover; situat-ed in best thoroughfare; rent only 25/; lease.Now is the time to buy, summer coming on.A bargain.—G. M. KIItKCALDY, 85,Qaeen-st. (271)4?,-| O ACRE—IS7Acres, real good land;■=>"-L£i nearly all grass; subdivided Intoten paddocks, orchard, aud garden; Hoase,4 rooms, usual outbuildings; 1 mile cream-ery, school, church; Auckland 16 miles.—G. M. KIRKCALDY, 85 .Queen-st.

Q.ARRETT.LAND AGENT AND VALUER,

'Phone 2233. 8, FORT-ST.

MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.

jprrrjA for good 7 roomed houseosI \J\J anu aji conveniences, on gootlSection, 50 s 152, Cheltenham Beach. 4a

r?,~f)pr WILL buy a 5-roomed Housewith all conveniences, Section 60

x 127, in Paice's-avenue, Mt. Roekill.r'-JXJ/V IS VERY CHEAP for 2J acrescJ»J-O*VJ land, together -with, an up-to-date 7 roomed House, with every conveul-ence, including 2 pantrlee, bathroom, scul-lery, washhoose, stable with loose bos,trap shed and man's room; situated at Mt.Roskili; a few minutes from new tramline. 19a

A ACRES LAND, together with splendid-t 6-roomed House at Pah Farm, Ep-som; house has every convenience. Theland is nrst-class and is iv a high stateof cultivation. Terms if required. 25aI?KOfk—House of 5 looms and all con-■=—Kfyxr veniences; on good section, 60by 106, at Morningside. This property canbe bought on much easier terms than usual.

O.OiflA FOR 4-roomcd Cottage at Birken-head, close to wharf. This Is a

bargain that ehould not be missed. 42a.

: sTTJRSTLEIGH ESTATE

■JJIRSTLEIGH ESTATE.KINGSLAND EOAD.

VOLCANIC SECTIONS.LARGE SECTIONS.

GOOD SECTIONS.£10 DEPOSIT. FlO DEPOSIT.

(Balance 3 years at 5 per cent, as per

We have a few very choice sections forsale 50 by 132, and some 50 by 19S, from 25/per foot to £2 per foot on the above easyterms.

THE CHEAPEST SECTIONS IN AUCK-LAND.Apply at once,

WALTER TAYLOR,High-street (close to Magistrate's Court),

Or.GEO. SAVERS,

Shortiand-street (next Star Office),Sole Agents.

jyt AY I D KAY,LAND AND ESTATE AGENT,

Vulcan-lane, Auckland.4? QfI—KINGSLAND, near tram, splendidB"u« Building Allotment; good position;a,most level.

FABNELL—I Acre land, near~ Id -section; good building site..p fÎA—PONSONBY—Splendid House,5 large 'rooms; almost new; mo-

dern and up-to-date; hot aud cold water;nice sunny position; a very choice property.£.' i 4«A—PARNELL— Superior Up-to-'=-J-'*»-"-' Date House. 0 large rooms;uicely laid out in garden; 11 Acre land;beautiful harbour view; stables, coach-house, etc.; handy to Id tram.

CASH—Papaknra, 50 Acres first-°"--'

,'J'L class laud over half in grass;good house, 6 rooms, good outbuildings.This can be made a first-class farm. Priceonly £650; 14 mile from railway station '£' •=CKnr-pAPATOIT°I—25 Acres semi-c*su*J\J volcanic land, all in grass; handyto station and creamery.■îfirvfll-PABKELL—Few yards fromp.'VJU'v/ tram,, good Honse, 6 rooms; al-most new; large allotment.

Foa saxjs.

T-vON'T MISS THIS OPPOKTUNIXX.■U £50 Deposit RICHMOND-SD. 7rooms, pretty garden; good view. Spare

section. Balance £550 as rent. (870)BALLANTYNE AND CO.,nest below B.N.Z.

Real Estate Agents.

i&K'TP,—KINGSLAND—FfiJE NEW &b^JfJo, BOOMED HOUSE and Offices.Hot and cold water. Good position.

WALTER TAYLOR, 30, HIGH-ST.UTLDERS' ALLOTMENTS.

Ponsonby, 100 by 125, £1 per foot;Ponsonby Harb. side, £o p. ft; Epsom,near car, £3 10/.

BALLANTYNE AND CO., 123, QUEEN-ST.( A I RARE CHANCE.U3J A GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE,In fashionable suburb, at a reasonableprice. Large house, beautifully finishedand replete with every modern convenience.Large grounds, tastefully laid out in garden

I and orchard. Magnificent views. It is sel-dom a property of this description comesiuto the market, and we anticipate "aspeedy sale. For particulars, apply toATTST "READ AND 79 and 81,. TV. 11l \J (JUEEN-ST.

ENZL |Q(.CHO L L U M,

£1000- "SSBSFfc i£40,000£'Sm - ,1-?! ~ £6500

VALUATIONS A SPECIALITY.TftARMS—20 ACRES TO 76,000 ACRES,■*■ in all parts of Auckland Province.OprOvj ACRES GRAND STOCK FARM,

near Masterton.IAI/O ACRES, 6J miles from G.P.O.

Model Poultry Farm. Good House4 rooms, orchard; 120 pure-bred fowls, twoinc. of 200 each, bone machine, tools, etc.£360. Easy terms.-Ip: ACRES, 3* acres orchard, .4500 straw--L" berry plants; good House, horse, cart,all furniture and tools. £525. Owner desir-ous leaving Auckland.i£?*>KA -- WELL SITUATED CITY

Others.f?-| KAA WILL BUY THE FEEEHOLD

(J-J-t>W and 14-roomed House. Id Sec-tion. Good view.,X?K£CA—6-ROOMED HOUSE, Arnold-rd.Id-tKJU 1Very neat Easy terms.,f'-) FCAA—STOCK AND FREEHOLD—f3i'J-«J'UVspiendid Country Store. Doingabout £500 monthly.-C — GOOD BOARDINGHOUSE,]3i*J<UV Eotorua.4?Py=tfV—GOOD INVESTMENT— House,,3ttfc>U Newton-rd.. <?71/MV—BLACKSMITH SHOP and|3»'*\>t/ House, Country, Walkato.O/TRAj-FARM, BUTCHERY, AND

•3~' * tJ\J STORE. Waikato.-P'QPvlOi—GOOD BUTCHERY and 10-Acre

Freehold, Waikato.iJPTPIA—QUEEN-ST. DINING AND SUP-

per ROOMS. Easy rent..OOinflj—ClTY GROCERY, cash trade,3m£HJ\j eroo(j living rooms.

MAKE KNOWN YOUR WANTS.'Phone 1560.Telegraph Address: "Scholium," Auckland

HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS,COOMBES, ARCADE, AUCKLAND.AGIiSIS FOR THE COMMERCIAL

UNION ASSURANCE CO.,FIKK, MAKINE, ACCIDENT.

TjMDR SALE, Brown-st., Ponsonby—Houser o[ (J rooms, washhouse, etc.; 3-stalledstable. Price, £550."JTSOR SALE, Ardmore-rd., Ponsonby, close-£ to tram—A well-built Houseof 1rooms.Price, £725.JjiOK SALE, Norfolk-st, Ponsonby—House- of 6 rooms, in nrst-class order. Price,£550.POR SALE, O'Neill-st, Ponsonby—House

5 rooms and all conveniences. Price£400.OJfiMUERA, near to tram—House of 6-EV rooms. Price. £700.ST. MAUY'S-RD., Ponsonby—Allotment

UOft by 90ft, with harbour view. £5per fooLVICXORIA-ST., near Victoria Park—Two

Houses of 4 rooms each. Price, £500.A cood investmentUNiONST. —Honse and Shop, 5 rooms,

and 2 Houses of 4 rooms each. Price,JISoO.BISLLEVUE-BD., ML Eden—House of_ 7

rooms and all conveniences. Price £750./>jOBDEN-st., >iewtou—House ol 4 rooms.VJ £2tiO.FOR SALE, for £250, an Old Fashioned

boaxdinghouse Business and Furniture.Close to CJueen-st. Held at low rental. Fur-niture up-to-date in every repect Per-manent boarders; 14-roomed House.—F. C.beau and Co.

P IKVifibXOKS, SPfciCUbATOKS, AND-L OTHERS.

HOUSE PEOPEKTI IN MOZLEIAVENUE, UhiVOKPoai.

TENDERS will close November 22, 1907,for the following:—NO. I—6-KOOMED HOUSE, drawing and

diningrooms, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bath-room, and all up-to-date conveniences,etc. Section 50 x 125.

NO. 2—5-ROOMED HOOSE. drawing anddiningrooms, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bath-room, and all conveniences, etc. .Section50 x 100.

NOS. 3 AND 4—Same as No. 2. Also fourextra sections. 50 x 100. Houses faith-fully built and let to good tenants.

The highest or any tender not necessarilyaccepted. Further particulars and photosto be seen at our office. Easy terms ar-rajiged if desired.

HIPKINS AND MADILL,HOUSE AND PROPERTY AGENTS,

Exchange-lane, Auckland.November 12, 1907.

a iL W cFCUSTOMS AND LAND AGENTS.

16, EXCHANGE-LANE, opposite Fort-stPA!7Ci~GOOD S-roomed House, Point-I\J st., Mt Eden, near comingtrams and a sacrifice. On easy terms.:4?-O~A—NICE New Villa, 7 rooms,»»OeJl/ Waußanui-avenue, Ponsonby; allin first-class order; corner allot, 50 x 115.A bargain, on easy terms...p'QXA—EPSOM, just off trams, and near•3JOiJ\J Kemuera station—Lovely Resi-dence. 6 rooms, with bathroom, scullery,and pantry; large rooms, wardrobe, fire-place bedrooms; level volcanic allot, 6G s198, lawn and garden. First-class home,in a good locality. Terms.— GLADSTONE-RD.. UPPER

SYMONDS-ST.—Good 10-roomedHouse, suitable for boardinghonse. Thisis a rare offer on terms.— Beautiful 2-storeyed''J' Residenceof 8 rooms, built kauri; ward-robe and fireplace fitted bedrooms; twolarge halls, large bathroom, workshop, wash-house, etc.. adjoining building; all In first-class order. Two balconies, which com-mand extensive views harbour. A rareoffer, in good locality, and on very easyterms. Full particulars on application

'Phone 2346.

<-KOPERT3ES.rXALLIOPE-RD. — House, 5 rooms, close

*—' to Victoria Wharf, handy situation;bound to advance in value; £380.r'OTTAGE of 6 rooms. Allotment 72ft

/' frontage, clfbice volcanic soil; ownerwanting money; will sell at £300.C. R, WILLIAMSON AND CO.,

Fort-st.. next G.P.O.

■£2 2/6 rEX FOOT- i£2 2/6CHEAPEST LOT EVER OFFERED.

EPSOM, close Olesen's Store, and withinEpsom Id section. Big corner Lot, 121ftfrontage, 134ft deep. Land sold right oppo-

site at 70/ per foot.BAKER BROS., SHORTLAND-ST. 16

DENTTSTRT.

TfYES AND qpEETH.

DOME SECRET and invisible link soJO' binds these two charms of the human

face that the Beauty of the one Is onlyplaced in its right' light by a gleam 01feel disappointed if your eyes ANDTEETH do not equally gleam with themost perfect brilliance and health.

We get, in the course of our lives, but onePerfect Set of Teeth. If Nature has beenunkind and yon have lost your ownTeeth, then MR HOWEY WALKERwill make you very excellent substi-tutes.

MR HOWEY WALKER also makes aSuccessful Speciality of GOLD FIL-LINGS., OPPOSITE .YATSSV ~ L

AJMTOSEBtENTS.A UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY.

J\. CHORAL HALL.iTHIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, af 8 o'clock.

" THE NATIVITY."Expressly Composed for the Auckland

Choral Society by the Conductor,W. E. THOMAS (Mus. Doc, Oxon.),

Words by Thos. Scott, Esq., of Mt Eden,Auckland.

FIRST TIME-OP PERFORMANCE.Soloists:

MADAM CHAMBERS, SopranoMRS. SUTHERLAND, ContraltoMR. W. ASPINALL, TenorMR. T. B. ROWE, Bass.

Leader of Orchestra: Miss E. Whitelaw,L.A.M.

At the Piano: Mrs. S. Jackson., Organ Accompaniments by Mr. R. LeslieHunt.

H- J. BDMISTON, Secretary.

CORPORATION NOTICES.ptll V OF AUCKLAND."THEB LOCAL BODIES' LOANS ACT,

1901," AND THE AMENDMENTSTHEREOF.

I PROPOSED LOAN FOR EXTENSION OFTHE ELECTRIC POWER PLANT FOR

I THE CITY Ob, A.UCKLAJSTD, AND OFFEEDER WIRES IN CONNECTIONTHEREWITH.

THE MAYOR, COUNCILLORS, ANDCITIZENS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLANDhereby gives notice:—

1. THAT the Auckland City Council pro-poses to engage In the followingundertaking, namely: The Extensionof and addition to the Electric, Power Plant for the City of Auck-land now installed or in course ofinstallation and the extension ofand the laying of additional feederwires ia connection with such

plant and installation.2. THAT the Auckland City Council being

unabte to provide the necessaryfunds for such work out of theordinary revenue of the City ofAuckland proposes to borrow a sumof £50,000 at a rate of interest notexceeding £4$ per cent per annum.

3. THAT the proposed security for tite re- 1payment of such loan shall be thealready existing Electric PowerPdant and ine Extensions thereof

and additions thereto when installedand constructed and the revenuesderivable therefrom (subject to thepayment out of such revenues of all

expenses of working such plant) andthe revenues of the City of Auckland(subject to the existing loans charge-able on such respective revenues).

4. THAT the Auckland City Council pro-1' poses to make such loan repayableIn 21 years and proposes to makeprovision for the payment of a sink-ing fund of £i per cent per annum.

a That the Auckland City Council pro-poses to pay out of the loan suchcosts charges, and expenses as theAuckland City Council may deter-mine to have been actually Incurredin connection with such loan andthe Interest on such loan for thefirst year.

Dated-the 35th day of October, 1907.HBNEY W. WILSON,

Town Clerk.

OF AUCKLAND*.

"THE I/OCAIi BODIES LOANS !ACT.1901," AND THE AMENDMENTSTHEREOF.

PROPOSED LOAN FOR SURVEYS, IN-VESTIGATIONS AND PRELIMIN-ARY WORK IN REFERENCE TO ADRAINAGE SCHEME FOR THECITY OF AUCKLAND.

THE MAYOR, COUNCILLORS, 'ANDCITIZENS OF THE CITY OF At/CK-LAND hereby gives notice:—

1. THAT the Auckland City Council pro-poses to engage in the followingundertaking, namely: The Execu-tion and carrying ou of Surveys andSurvey Work and Investigationsand the obtaining and collection ofreports, information and data pre-liminary and preparatory and :nreference to the devising, prosecu-tion, and carrying out of a drain-

age scheme for the City of Anck-2. THAT the Auckland City Council be-

ing unable to provide thesary funds for such work out ofthe ordinary revenue of the City o£Auckland pioposee to borrow asum of £50,000 at a rate'of inter-est not exceeding Hi per cent per

3. THAT the proposed security for therepayment of suchloan shall'be therevenues of the City of Auckland(subject to the existing loanschargeable on such revenues).

4. THAT the Auckland City Council pro-poses to make such loan repay-able lv 21 years and proposes tomake provision for the payment ofa sinking fund of £J per cent perannum.

5. THAT the Auckland City Council pro-poses to pay out of the loan suchcosts, charges, and expenses asthe Auckland City Council maydetermine to have been actuailyIncurred in connection with suchloan and the interest ou such loaufor the first year.

Dated the 25th day of October, 1907.HENKY W. WILSON,

Town Clerk.

BOROUGH NOTICES.JgOROUGH OF MOUNT EDEN.

•THE LOCAL BODIES' LOANS ACT 1901.AND THE AMENDMENTS THEREOF/-

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL LOAK OF£4500.

The Mayor, Councillors, and Burgessesof the Borough of Mt Eden hereby givenotice:—

(1) That the ML Eden Borough Councilproposes to engage in the following under-takings, viz.:— ""The completion of the re-constructionand re-metalling of the two main

roads of the Borough,- viz., Mt. Edenand Dominion roads; the tarringand sanding of the footpaths ofsuch roads; and the widening ofthe approaches to the railwaybridge on the north-east side ofDominiou-cd.''

(2) That the Mt. Eden Borough Council,being unable to provide the necessary fundsfor such works out of the ordinary revenueof the Borough of Mt Eden, and the loaniof £13,000 authorised by a poll of the bur-?S!SeS taken on the lOth day °f August1907, being insufficient for such purpose,proposes to borrow an additional sum of'£4500, at a rate of interest not exceeding£45 per centum per annum.

(tn That the proposed security for the re-payment of such loan shall be the revenuesof the Borough of Mt. Eden (subject to theexisting loans chargeable on such revenue),and excepting Special Rates now levied assecurity for Special WnMr Loans.(4) That the Mt. Eden Borough Councilproposes to make such loan repayable in15 years from the.lst day of October, 1907.(5) That the Mt. Eden Borough Councilproposes to pay out of the loan such coats,charges, and expenses as the said Councilmay determine to have been actually in-curred in. fionnection with such loan but

does- not propose to pay thereout theinterest on such loan for the first year.

ALBERT ROBINS,Town Clerk.

Dated the sth November, 1907.

GOLD-MINING NOTICES.mAJRUA EXTENDED GOLD MINING-*- COMPANY, LIMITED.

A Call (Ist) of One Penny per Sharehas been made this day by the Directore.payable to the Secretary, at the Company'sOffice, Victoria Arcade, Queen-st, Auck-land, on WEDNESDAY, November 20tn,1907.

H. GTLFILLAN, Junr., .Secretary.Auckland, November 13th. 1907.

MEETINGS.

"P ACIFTC CLUB*• (Registered.)

ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.Members are reminded of the Annna1Meeting of members, of which they have

received notice by circular, which takesplace at the Club Rooms on the evening ofTHURSDAY, the 21st inst, at 8 o'clock.

JOHN DAWSON,Hob. Secretary.

AMUSEMENTS.

OPEBA BOUSE AND PALACE OKADVANCED VAUDEVILLE.

A DVANCEU "VTAUDE-•*• -ii-VILLE. v

Great S»ecess of New Programme.CLAUD OVER, Musical Entertainer.

The Greatest Biograph Film Ever Shown..'TIOMMY ;TJURNS v. fJILI' g-QUIKBS.

AMERICA versus AUSTRALIA.The Shortest, fiercest Fight in the History

of the Prize Ring. Jabs, Uppercuts, etc.JAKTVIS AND I\TARTYN,

-"-»- Comedy Jugglers.fTHE OTAGPOOLES,■*- *J Alec, Madge, and Ted.

THE MARLOWE SISTERS. Serios.IDA INGEBSOLB, Serio and Dancer.

GERTIE EVERETT 3 RACCOONS 3GEORGE STUBM ETHELDAVE WARNE NELLY POWERWARWICK BIOSCOPE

ARTHUR GEORGE2/, 1/, and 6d. Reserves at Wildman's.

Q. RA N D CONCERT(In aid of the Funds of Remuera

Children's Home)TO-NIGHT, at 7.45.

WiD be given by ST. ANDREW'S CHORALCLASS, assisted by iv«ij-known Artists, inthe BAPTIST TABERNOCLE HAL.U.

Admission, 1/. ' Children 6d.cjeeing the world, seeing teleSj world.

now open. now open.Observation Car starts every 20 Minutes

from Station, 200, Queen-street, when Ex-cursionists for 6d, Children 3d, will botaken by train through the most inter-esting and sunny country in the world,CEYLON. CEYLON, CEYLON.Seeing theWorld, 6d; Children 3d. 52

SPORTING.

jryrAHUiiu htvrotting

ALEXANDRA PARK.■SPRING TWEETING.

FIRST DAY:WEDNESDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 20th.

FIHST KACE STARTS AT 1.30 P.M.ADMISSION. I/-

F. D. YONGE.Secretary.

PICNICS AND EXCURSIONS.9 TV/TANCHESTER UNITY«a &#& ODDFELLOVS'S.

GRAND MOONLIGHTBXCDESION.

on WEDNESDAY, Novem-ber 20th, 1907.

FIRST CLASS BAND.GOOD CONCERT.

The Albatross will leave Ferry Tee at8 p.m. Sharp. Tickets, 1/, to be had fromthe Committee.

A. H. CHAPPELL,Hon. Sec 39

|V, " 7~li IDEAL SEA TRIP

A OFFERED BY THEI s<£S? NORTHERN STEAMSHIP

company.

S.S. NGAPUHL

FSIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, TO SATUR-DAY. FEBRUARY 22sd.

EXCELLENT FISHING.SPLENDID DRIVES.

DELIGHTFUL PICNICS.MUSICAL EVENINGS.

"A most interesting and thoroughly en-joyable summer excursion, which I shouldlike to take every year."

"One who went on a former cruise."ASSETS FOR PICNICS in great variety

at The Don. Symonds-st

AGRICirLTUKAL SHOW.

A UCKLAND TM-ETEOPOLITANA GRICULTURAL jCJHOW.

NOVEMBER 29th and 30th. 1907. ,EXHIBITION OF LIVE STOCK, IMPDE-- SIENTS. etc

-CHEAP FAEES.ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME BOTH

DAYS.EDWIN HALL, Sec

Qneen-sL, Auckland.

HOB"CCTH.T—RAI. SHOW.TTtHE SUMMER EXHIBITION

Of theAUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Will be opened inTHE CHORAL HALL,

BSr His Worship, the Mayor, on FRIDAY,22nd November, at 3 o'clock.

Doors Open at 2.30.FLOWERS. MUSIC AFTERNOON TEA

Admission, 1/; Children, 6d-

W. W. BRUCE,Secretary.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

a! kT b. an *•GENERAL CONTRACTOR,

AITKEN-TERRACE, GLENMORE.DRAINAGE AND CONCRETE WORKTARKING AND SANDINGFENCING

lANOS AND ORGANS exchanged forBetter Ones.—English and ForeignPiano Agency, Ltd. S. Coldicutt, Manager.OilsoKAßlE pitiSSENTd.

We inTlte you to inspect our well as-sorted STOCK OF LEATHER GOODS, allsuitable for Dresents.

BOWL CASES, COLLAR BOXES TIECASES, HAND BAGS, PURSES, LETTEBCASBS, CARD CASES, WALLETSPHOTO. FRAMES. '"NOTHING LIKE LEATHER "J TOrJSEMAii & OOSS, J ikllED.

(A CARD.iIQ.EORGE

(Member of Auckland Stock Exchange)Late with N.Z. Slines Trust, Ltd andWaihi G.M. Co., Ltd

STOCK AND SHAREBROKERLAND AND COMMISSION AGENT,Has Commenced Business atHOBSON . BUILDINGS (FIRST FLOOR)SHORTLAND-ST.. AUCKLAND.Jji I R E.. -p i b E

Fire on board Motor Launch. Sand andwater ineffectual. Extinguished in a fewseconds, by SINCLAIR'S "FAVOURITF"FIRE EXTINCTEUR, sold'by

A yODNG AND ,p©.,39. FORT-STREET.

AND F. PIANO AGENCY. LTD , are. showing the Finest Stock of Pianosud Organs in N.Z. Compare our Price

AMUSEMENTS. '.!HIS ' MAJESTY'S -THEJiTOttSPECIAL AND ONLY MAl^ffiß^

'I ALLAN HAMILTON'S I '""1SEW DRAMATIC COMPANY. | . ■SATURDAY AFTERNOON, NOV 23:The Charming Idyllic Play 'LITTLE LORD" FAUNTLEBOYBABY WATSON as LORD FADNTLBEO*Supported by the FnU Strength. of the Company. '"PKICES — 3/, 2/, 1/. Children Half,price (gallery excepted). ™*Doors open at 1.30. Commence at-•> rfclock sharp. ■■-- *'j

H'JS majesty's "theatre:Lessee. Mr C. E. Bailey 1EB'Sole Direction ALLAN HAMILTON."AN ELECTHIC SUCCESS. '■''••

I ALLAN. HAMILTON'S II NEW DRAMATIC COMPANY; | "

Enthusiastic Reception of . -~HOME. SWEET HOME IHOME, SWEET HOME*HOME, SWEET HOME. {'•■:.The Most Delightful Domestic Drama cv»witnessed in , Auckland.Received Last Night by, a Crowded Home*with every demonstration ■of Approval. ■ ■'..■'•'■'LAST TWO NIGHTS :TO-NIGHT

j HOME, SWEET HOME 1 '•I HOME, SWEET HOMK- {. .•riiUKSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY"Production, on a Scale of unexamplecTcom*

ce,ebrated -;I A MESSAGE FROM MARS T"~'A MESSAGE FROM MABs" ■ I ' 'A MESSAGE FROM M\RS* ' '"'A MESSAGE FROM MARS! | '(Presented by Special arrangement withChas. Hawtrey, Esq., London.) .-7\

ENTIRELY NEW SCENERY ' ::;;By Alfred CUnt, Harry Whaite. andAssistants. ■ , 8Produced under the Sole Direction of:'MR GEORGE E. BRYANT.POPULAR PRICES — 3/, 2/. 1/ • 'Early Doors to Stalls and Gallery 64extra. ■ ■' ■ jBoi Plan at Wildman and Arey's

Early Doors from 7 to 7 30.Curtain at S.HERBERT LEIGH, Business Manager. '.

STAMMERING: Cured Dy Physical TretfeELOCUTION: To make the ft,.

ELOCUTION: Intending tESfe Cler-.ELOCUTION:

Art. Study under '■?ALFRED PRICK.-a»canonist and Dnuaatt*Artiat. BOX 574. G.F.U.T>RELIMIN A B.; T.«

The 1907-S tour of the world-famed and 'incomparable ■ ■ -'WEST'S PICTURES, -■'■'WEST'S PICTURES,WEST'S PICTURES,

under the personal direction of Mr. Tl.West, will begin at H!s Majesty's Theatre.MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25th,'MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2otn,with an entirely new repertoiie of the verjlatest triumphs of, and developments laCinematography,

More amazing and wonderful than evert "A Glorious Success Everywhere! —Fresh from the ringing plaudits of Aus-tralian mnltitudes, that flocked to see'theinin Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide,and Perth, where an aggregate of three-quarters of a million persons paid for a*mission.

The management has further pleasure iaannouncing tne special of

L. DeGroen's., t. ..• , ■~ .\VICE-REGAL ORCHESTRALBAND.VICE-REGAL ORCHESTRAL BAND,

to supply the musical accompaniments tothe animated scenes, Introductoryand Incidental selections.

THE BOX PLANwill be opened at Wildman and Arey's, OSWednesday Morning Next, at 9 o'clock.

Popular prices - - - 3/, 2/, and If.

SALE Ol> WORK.TyrOUNT ROSKILL BAPTIST CHU3CH.

CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF WORKTo be opened on . 'WEDNESDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, at 13 •by Mrs. H. it. Smeeton.' „...'_

Remaining open until .10 p.m., and OβThursday from 7 until 10.

SANTA CLAUS. '""'_.will be in attendance each evening, «nowishes to see all the boys and girls of: tie

district.INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC .. "Mr. P. H. Moixr, Conductor of tiie Ist:

Battalion Band (and-ex-CttampionCosnetlstof New Zealand) will play "NacMange aasdem 2aUental." Trombone Solos and Trtoby Messrs. Tsytor, Courts, and Hill JlatBattalion Band), Winners of Gold.MeaM*in recent Band Contest at Thames.

Admission6d. Season Tickets 1/. :.■■

.A. jQJARDEN JpETE AND gALB. OW

\yp*X '-:'%Will be held in the Gardens of Urs. E. '•

Anthony Carr,'RANFURLY-RD., EPSOM, . '':

On November 20, from. 2 till 7 p'cleclt, ;In Aid of the ' ?

GREY-ST. CRECHE AND AYB-ST. ■ <ORPHAN HOME. : "Afternoon Tea, Croquet, Christmas Tteft.

Aunt Saily, and other Amusements win Dβprovided. . ..j ; " >

Admission, 1/; Children, 6d.

TEJfPEBS. 'WILL BE RECEIVED' up. u»Noon, on SATURDAY,November 23rd,

at my office, for Re*erection of Te Pnk«Hotel. Particulars on application. .■'■

G. ARNOLD WARD, Architect and CivilEngineer, McLean-et, Tauranga. °

TJEMUERA ROAD BOABtt.

Tenders will be received, by the'OTcler;elgned up till noon of MONDAY NEXT,the 25th inst., fo» the Supply °J. TXSfSand for the present Season for the aboveB °ard- WM. J. DINNISON/ ';■- ■ Clerk.•November 19th,"1907. ■ j_rpENDBRS are invited for the ERECTICHU

of 9-ROOMED RESIDENCE,. Stables,

etc., at Whaiatane. Tenders close at my,

Office not later than 3 p.m., 27th inst. ,THEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect

AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD.

TENDERS FOR DEMOLITIONOF WEST-ERN TEE, RAILWAY WHAEF.

Harbour Board Office. .November 14, IS*"-

Tenders will be received at thfcr Officeuntil TUESDAY, the 26tii day ofber, at noon, for Demolition iWgTee. Railway Wharf, in terms of conditionsto be seeu at the Engineer's Office.

_The lowest or any tender not necessarily

accepted. • -_ !Tenders to be endorsed ''Tender

molition of Western Tee, Railway Wharr.By order of the Board.

J. M. BRIGHAM.Secretary.

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