TheAucklandStar.

VOL. XL.—STO. 308. AUCELAJiTD, N.Z., TUESDAY, DECEMBEB 28, 1909. (10 PAiG^SJ ;pRIGE-HOfNE PENiOP,

TABLE TALK.Trotting at Epsom to-day. ■ ■■■.>-.Parliament resumes this afternoon.Plunket Shield contest at the Domain.

]:-!Record attendance at EUtrslie yester-day. ■' ■■ - '-. \ ■ '■-' ■ -_■'.■ ;■'-' '■'

' .New Zealand tennis championships atthe Eden.and Epeom'lawns,---• ■ ;;;; Eacing to-day at Palmerston, Dua-edin, New Plymouth, and Thames. •' •/.

'•!.. A woman badly injured. at: Devonportlaet night by a man named Joseph Gray..New Zealand Ohess Association's cham-

pionship tourney at "the Working Mea'aOut,

Pearce, by defeating Day, retained th*5sculling championship■■■of; Australia-jearterday. : '?■ Zelaya. ia to follow Castro to Europe,"wherehe has accumulated' a large fortunefrom" trustbribes.' : . ,-'. '- "::The "Times", says, thatthe iucvy •esti-mates will be incjeased by fiveand-the army:by a million,- ■■■;

The Giaborne waterworks contract, ia-chiding the laying of twenty-three, inileeof pipes from Iβ Arai, is practically- com-pleted. •'. •' ••'';■. "'I 1-- ■■■'■' ■■ - ■ -: The Carinthlc arrived at WeUingbwfrom London yeisterday with 650 passen-gers. ;Forty of the number are domestic■servants; 'y. ■'"•": ■.. :■' i-> ■' --■:• ■.:■' .-■•;-..-;.--''X The.Swiss';FederaliCoundl'invites com-petitive'designs fora memorial at Bernetb commemorate the" foundation of theTelegraph Union,j . ■.' .'.'.';-\ ~ ~It is alleged that the fire-control mastaof -the- lattice pattern, adopted by the;American navy, are defective owing taexcessive'"■ vibration. ' .' ■ ■* .:After. the: departure Of Xady Plunket'the Governor intends to'-'devote inosfc ofthe remainder 61 his term in travellingthroughout" the Dominion.' ■ v ; %%::'

,;•;;■ Jessie.Buigess,;aged" 21,:and Ada Gheeliaged 16,/were sitting on the bank of theMangaehu river, when both slipped intothe river-and were drowned.,: The NayyLeague has issued- a poster"to the effect .that every candidate failingto accept the two keels to one standardis■α-traitor' to the country. ■ -.-.- Foreign firms holding English patentsspent half a 'million in purchasing- landand erecting-buildings in-Britainlast yearin.order tocomply with thePatents Act. V

A young man. named; Harry limmerwas thrown from the racehorse Amatorunder a "bus at Napier yesterday.; Thewheels broke both ihis legs' and crushedone hand. . ~

__ ■ >■•■ ■",. .Mr. Hiddlemore,MJP. in *helast House,says that, the .jGoyernmentfe conduct -istreasonable since Mr. MeKenna admitsthat:Germany has 96 modern,destroyeisito-Britain's 83. -■•■-..

;■ An inteiutioua onlooker (named M}s<:Dougall was galloped over"by Solus in tieNursery - Handicap > yesterday. What:looked' like instant death resolved itselfinto concussion'and bruises. ' ■: NeWv York :had the worst snowstorm:and blizzard;for twenty years on Christ-:jna&Eve,and.tens of thousandsof belated;suburbanites had to walk home JJiroughthe: snowdrifts, the railway services be-ing paralysed. ... ■■■- <-■'. ~""-'-;.'- .';•'

SHIPPING.JTUION STEAMSHIP COM-

~T3—\ *>* PANY OF NEWSSIS BEALAND, LIMITED.

C» Jfateamm will be despatched as under.a|ud other circumstances permitQW-"'. i KEW PLYMOUTH.

(From Ouehnnga.)? ..r_rtt..Thuis., 30th Dec, o p.m...4.8 tr.

7 PLYMOUTH. WELLINGTON, PIC-H*W TON, AND NELSON.(From Onchungaj

l. Fri., 31st Dec, 3 p.m.X Cargo" at Railway -11 U a.m.Tabes no New Plymouth Cargo.

NAPIEK. WELLDiUiOK," LYTTELTON. AND DONEDIN..Saturday, Ist Jun. n noon1

Cargo reeeivea till 4 P-m. Friday.ttoEoia...... 4 p.m.

~~BLUFF, OAMARU, AND TIMARU./Via Limestone Island, Wellington, and

.' DunedinJffanata Wednesday, 29th Dec, 8 p.m.

' SYDNEY.Vaheno Monday, 3rd Jan., 6 p.m.Sjj_na. FiL, 31st Dec, (from W'gton)

-jELBOUKNK. via BLUFF and HOBAST.■tfoeraki. .Thursday, 6th Jan. (from W gton)

SUVA AND LEVUKA (FIJI).Kama.■■ -Wednesday, 19th Jan., 12 noon"FBIENULS ISLANDS, SAMOA, FIJI~ffinfcoalofa, Haupai, Vavau. Apia, Levuka.

SuTa.)ttn, Tuesday, 4th. Jan., 10 a.m.Sofna Four weeks later, No Fill Cargo.

No Cargo received on Sailing Day.

' KAKOXONGA AND TAHITIJ H.nr0t0......4th Jan. (from Wellington)jr fa!iine.: Jannary 18th, 5 p.m.

CANADA, AMERICA, LONDON, etc.(Via Vaneonver.)

B.JLS. Slaknra Jan. 24th (from Suva){Via San Francisco.)

Eanroto....Tnes., 4th Jan. (from W'gton)Transhipping to Maripoaa at Tahiti

Tickets available for etop-over. or r?ton by Hnddart, Parker, and Co.'s Pro-prietary Steamers.

Cargo mnst be booked aod alongside yes-C lei unless otherwise stated, not less than% TYvO HpDBS before advertised time offe leaving.

Auckland Branch:E- PALMEESTON BUILDINGS.

I js|gs ATTRACTIVE "pOUTS

I fr-52—* TOi MEBICAN AND TpUBOPEAN

/-IENTBES.JrELLINGTON,

PAPEETE,SAN FRANCISCO

S.S. HATJROTO.FBOM WELLINGTON, 4th JANUARY,

Connecting with s.s. Alariposa, at Papeete.KoEDil tee World Touts arranged at moatfavourable rates.

Beod to, ECSSN S.S. CO. OF N.Z.. LTD.

X. , /""VKIENT LINE OF BOXAT.AjEkJJ V MAIL STEAMEBS.JfUli r-l-iii.OI]TH ASD LONDON, VIA

iU-fciM-A-N'J-Lb, COLOiUiO (.tranship-Ding lor all inuiau irorts), SUEZ, M.A K-titiLLKS, AiNU GIbKaLIAK.~~~ Tons.

gteamer. Keg. Sydney. M'lb'rne. Ad'l'de.•Utway . 12,vTT Dec. iS Dec as Dec. bo

jOmiaa . Jan. 8 Jan. 11 Jan. IS•Orrieto . 12,125 Jan. 22 Jun. 25 Jan. 31•Ouhlr .. .8.514 Feb. 5 Feb. 0 I'eD. U•tUsterley 12,12 a FeD la Feb. 23 Feb. 25ffOitontes: 8023 Mar 2 M«rV S Mar 11

-;.»jOtrc_to•"-- 12124 16 Mnr 23 Mar, 25•Twin -Screws.- ' _ -:.

fProbably at Hofcart. •FABES. — NEW C"rjALANDTO LON-DON: SALOON, Single; £47 67 to xSH;Ketuni, £75 18/ to _132; Beftinv Ticiietagood lor two years.

THIKD-CLASS: £18, £20, £22.Passengers from above Ports may be

prepaid. Xhrouga Bookings to New lurk.CNION STEAM SHIP CO. OF'KEW

ZEALAND. LTD.. Agents in N.Z.--- -. ~ mHB TYBER LINE,'--*■■• LIMITED.monthly despatch

OF FIKST-CLASS CARGOIF fllrM STEAMERS.

TO LONDON DIRECT.~ Tons. Due.

Steamer - Burden. Commander. Auck.; • AboutIndraghiri 8,000 X- Cravea Dec. 29•Star of Canada 12,000J. M. Hart Dec. 29Star of N.Z'land 10,000 C- T. HUder Jan 13

■' 'llarere 10,000 J. Firth. Jan. 31Tomoana 10,000 T.Linilater Feb. -15Star of Australia 10,000 F. Jiearney Feb. 20Hawke's Bay ... 8,000 D. McQueen —Indralema 10,000 T. Trotter•Whakarua .... 10,000 J. Felgate —•Xiwaru 10,000 H. Hollis" —Mimiro 10,000 A. Kemp —Star of Scotland 10,000 E. D. Beck —InflradeTi 10.000 Hollingsworili —•.Nerehana 10,000 F. Lldstoic —*Twin Screw.

Tie above steamers are all built speciallyftrthe New Zealand trade, fitted with, re-tegerating machinery of the most modern.trge, m charge of competent engineers,and are noted for the exceptionally satis-factory condition in which their frozenmeat cargoes are being delivered.

The Company is prepared to carry Wooland Produce of every description, at LowestCurrentBates of Freight.For all particulars, apply to

HEATHEE, ROBERTON, & CO.,Agents, Auckland.- mHE TTJANGANUI TJIVER

|Cl[™ THE RHINE OF MaOBILAND

JTEW ZEALAND'S GRAND CANYON.

'THE SCENIC TRIP FROMAUCKLAND TO WELLINGTON,. ■ US TWO DAYS ONLY.

Auckland by Main Trunk Railway to Tau-maranui, thence down beautiful ilyer In] comfortable steamers to Wanganui, and

rail to Wellington,

£310/.Steamere from Taumarunni:

TUESDAYS, ANDSATURDAYS.. Visit the Unique Houseboat.

Hie pleasure of a trip on this Beantlfulirtll ever remain a delightful memory.

Tor Itineraries, Fares, etc., applyA. HATRICK AND CO.TOUBIST BUREAUS.T. COOK & SON, Booking Agents.

'■■■■tsss THOS- COOB:- anb Son(Ofuces All Over the World).

(ROOK'S T)ASSAGE A GENCY.'-'pOX'S •£ ASSAGE -^XgeKTCX.

If yon want a, Passage byP. ana O. Co. Shaw, Savill, & A. Co.OrientLine Cape LinesK"£'^,J Gerln?n) Canadian-Aust. Lineft-fc. Shipping Co. While Star, etc., etc.

SEND FOR'; ...GOOK'S CJAILING T IST.

OOK'S »AILING ■LIST.■P"*'Map.) Posted Free, giving FARES,*°a Sailings to April, 1910, by all Lines,WoriiateS Saa Classes to aU Parts of the

Commission Charged! Book Early!Si, iJUBBH-BT., AUCKJUAND^

SHIPPING.ix-r-—», • "VTORTHEtN QTEAMSHIPknsn<!> -LX So

QOMPANY, T IMITED.

TIME TABLE.(Weather-and other circumstancespermitting.)

■ PROPOSED SAILINGsT„„*teamer. Date of SnlUng.IFOR RUSSELL, OPUA, WHANGAROA,__AND MANGONUI.ICansman..Tuesday, 2Sth Dec, 5.30 p.m.Clansman Tuesday, 4th Jan., 7 p.m.iFOR TE KAO AND PARENGA.paer°a Tuesday, 18th Jan., ,10 a.m.■FOR AWANUI, HOUHORA. WAIHA-

RARA.Apanni Tuesday, 4th Jan., 2 p.m.! FOR TAURANGA.•Anpourl Tuesday, 2Sth Dec, 5.15 p.m.

|*Taklng Ohiwa cargo and passengers.JNgatiawa Wednesday, 29th Dec, 8 a.m.INo cargo for Tauranga.Aupouri Tuesday, 4th Jan., 5.15 p.m.

tFOR CANAAN LANDING AND TEPUKE. -Per Tanranga Steamer.

IFOR MATATA.Tuesdays, per Tauranga Steamer.tFOK MERCDRY BAY.Walotahi Tuesday, 2Sth Dec, midnight

Waiotahi Tuesday. 4th Jan., 9 a.m.fFOR WHANGAPOUA AND PORTCHARLES.

Waiotahi....Tuesday, 2Sth Dec:, midnighttFOR KDAOTUND.

Waiotahi..-.Tuesday, 28th Dec, midnighttFOR TAIROA

Waiotahi Tuesday, 28th Dec, midnightFOR WUANGAMATA.

Waiotahi Tuesday, 4th Jan., 9 a.m.tFOR GREAT BARRIER.Waitangt Eveiy Wednesday, at midnight

tFOR WHANANAKI, TUTUKAKA, etc•Paeroa Tuesday, 25th Jan., 1 £ja,

tFOR PAETTA BAY.Wednesday and Friday.Passengers for Whangarei Heads.'Wednesday and Friday.

Cargo Monday only.

tFOR MANGAPAI.Monday and Wednesday-

TO WHANGAREI.KTgapuh Wed., 29th. Dec, 10.30 pm.Ngapuhi..Thursday, 30th Dec, 10.30 p.m.Aupouri Friday, 31st Dec, 8 p.m.

FROM WHANCiAREI.Ngapuhi....Thursday, 30th Dec. Tγ. 11 a.mNgapuhi Friday, 31st Dec. Tγ. 11 a.m.FOR WHANGAREI (TOWN WHARF).Kanieri Tuesday, 28th Dec, 8 p.m.

Kanieri Thursday, 30th Dec, 5.30 p.m.FOR WHAKATANE DIRECT.Tasman Tuesday, 2Sth Dec, 7 p.m.

FOR OPOTIKI.Ngatiawa Wednesday, 29th Dec, 8 a.m.

FOR THAMES.LEAVES AUCKLAND.Wakatere Wednesday, 29th, 3.30 p.m.Wakatere Thuisd-o-y, 30th, 5.15 p.m.Wakatere Friday, 31st, 5.15 p.m.Wakatere Saturday, Ist Jan. 7pmWakatere Monday, 3rd, 7.30 pm'LEAVES THAMES.Wakatere Tuesday, 28th Dec, 7 p.m.Wakatere Thursday, 30th, 9.40 a.m.Wakatere... Friday, 31st, 9.45 a.m.Waiatere Friday, 31st, 10.30 p.m.Wakatere Snnday, 2nd Jan., 10.15 a.m.Wakatere Monday, 3rd, midnightReduced Fares — 10/ Saloon, return- 7/ereturn Steerage. -,^t

tFOR PAEROA, KOPU, TURUA ANDTE AROHA.Landing Passengers for Thames at Kodu.LEAVES AUCKLAND.iamwha.., Tuesday, 28th, mianlght\Vajmarie Wednesday, 29th, midnight5?v.,wha Thursday, 30th Dec, 3 p?m.Waimarie Sunday, 2nd Jan., 5.30 p.m.Taniwia Monday, 3rd, 6.30 p.m.LEAVES PAEROA.Waimarie....:....Tuesday, 2Sth, 7.30 nmTaniwha.... . Wed., 29ti, 8.30 p.m.Waimarie....Thursday, 30th Dec, 9.30 p m.Taniwha..... .....Friday, 31st, 10 p.m.Waimarie....Monday, 3rd Jan., 12.30 p.m.Reduced Fares — 10/ saloon, return;FOR COROMANDEL.,'•- , , LEAVES AUCKLAND.•Chelmsford Thursday, 30th, 3 p.m.Daphne. Fiiday, 31st, 5 p.m.LEAVES COROMANDEL.Waitangl Wednesday, 29th, 8 a.m.•Chelmsford: Friday, 31st, 8 a.m.Daphne Friday, 31st, 10 p.m•Calls at Waiheke.Reduced Fares — 10/ saloon, return.

FOR WAIHEKE.Waiotahi Friday, 31st, 3 p.m.■apanui .Monday, 3rd Jan., 9 p.m.

Steamer leaves Saturday, Jan. 8,at 2p marriving- back in Auckland about 9 a.m.'Monday.FOR CABBAGE BAY AND AMODEO BATS.S. CHELMSFORD.Leave Auckland: Leave Cabbage Bay:Tues., 28th, midnight Wed., 29th, 8 amFOR GEUT'S, WAIWERA, ALGIE'S ANDKAWAU.Waitangl Friday, 31st Dec, 10 a mWaitangi Friday, 31st Dec, 6.30 p.m.Waitangi Monday, 3rd Jan., 9 pm.

Returning to Auckland Early TuesdayMorning. *S.S. DAPHNE.,FOR WAIWERA, MAHDRANGI HEADS,WARKWORTH AND OREWA (GROT'S)!Leaves Auckland: Leaves Warkworth:Wed., 29th, 2 p.m. Thurs., 30th, 8 am.Thurs., 30th, 3 p.m. Fri., 31st, 10 amTues., 4th Jan., 8 a.m. Tues., 4th, 1.30 p.m.■Wed., sth, 9 a.m. Thurs., 6th, 1.30 p.m.Fri., 7th, 10 a.m. Sat., Bth, 4.30 a.m.

S.S. KAWAU.tFOR MANGAWAI, PAKIRI, LITTLEOMAHA, AND KAWAU ISLAND.Leaves Auckland: • Leaves Mangawal-

Wed., 29th, 9 a.m.Thurs., 30th, midnight Fri., 31st, 10.30 a.m.Thurs.. 6th, 6.30 a.m. Fri., 7th, 4a m.Sat., Bth, 8 a.m. Mon., 10th, 6 am.tFOR LITTLE AND BIG OMAHA,KAWAU ISLAND, AND TAKATU.

Leaves Auckland: Leaves Omaha:Thurs., 30th, 3 a.m.Thurs., 30th, T.W., 9.30 a.m.

Thurs., 30th, L.W., 1 a.m.S.S. KOTITI.

fFOR MATAKANA AND MTJLLETPOINT.Leaves Auckland: Leaves Matakana:

Tues., 2Sth, 8 p.m.Tues., 4th, 4.30 p.m. Wed., sth, 12.30 p.m.For Puhoi: . From Puhoi:Wed., 29th, 2 p.m. Thurs., 30th, 8.30 a.m.tFOR WAIPU AND MAUNGATUKOTO.

S.S. GAEL.Leaves Auckland: Leaves Waipu:Tues., 28th, 11 p.m. Wed., 29th, 8.30 p.m.Thurs., 30th, 11 p.m. Sat., Ist, 10 a.m.Sun., 2nd, 3 p.m. Mon., 3rd, midnight

S.S. OREWA. ftFOR BROWN'S BAY, AEKLE'S BAYAND WADE.

Leaves Auckland: Leaves Wade-Tues., 28th, 4 p.m. Tues., 28th, 9 p.m.Wed., 29th, 7 a.m. Wed., 28th, 10 pm.Fri., 3lst, 7.15 a.m. Fri, 31st, 10.45 a.m.Fri., 31st, 7.30 p.m. Mon., 3rd Jan, 6.30 a.mTu*s., 4th, 9.30 a.m. Tues., 4th, 1 p.m.'*Arkle's only, and way ports.

FROM ONEHUNGA..S.S. WEKA AND ELSIE.

tFOR AWHITU, POLLOK, TE TORA.WAIPJPI, AND WAIUKTT.

Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku:Tues., 2Stli, 7.30 a.m. Tues., 28th, 11.15 a.m.Wed., 29th, 8 a.m. Wed., 29th, 12 noonThurs,3oth, 8.45 a.m. Tburs.,3oth, 12.45 p.m.Fri., 31st, 9.30 a.m. Fri, 31st., 1.30 p.m.

tElsie. »No cargo.FOR OPUNAKE AND WANGANUI.

Einiu Wednesday, sth Jan., 10 a.m.2argo at Railway Tuesday, up to 4 p.m.

FOR WAITARA.*Albatross Thurs., 30th Dec, 2 p.m.

Caigo up to 9.30 a.m.FOR RAGLAN AND KAWHIA.

Claymore. .Tues., 2Sth Dec, 2 p.m. _Tr; 1.10Cargo at Railway up to 9.30 -a.m.

tFOR HOKIANGA. .Rlmu..Wed., 29th Dec, 2 p.m. Tr., 1.10

Cargo received up to 4 p.m. pievious day.-FOR NEW PLYMOUTH. ■ V

Rara-wa. .TJiurs., 30th Dec, 5 p:m. Tr. 4.8Rarawa-.Sun., 2nd Jan., 3 p.m. Tr. 2.30

•Caf-o received up to 11 a.m., at Hallway,on sailing days, except Sunday. -to ports martecl i must do

25 No cargo will be received afteihalf-oast four p.m., or after noon on SaV-ardays, or within ONE HOUR of adver-tised time'of any steamer's departure.

CoroneaT'« Office; QOAY-81'.

SHTPPTJfG.CTUDDART — "DARKEB T INK.

_FAVOURITE PASSENGER SERVICE.Circumstances permitting. Steamers willsalt

iv as under:-r ::FROM AUCKLAND.

FOR SYDNEY.WIMMERA .. Monday | Dec. 27 I 5.30 p.m.VICTORIA .. Monday | Jan. 19 | 5.50 p.m.WIMMERA .. Monday | Jan. 24 | p.m.FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLING-TON, LYTTELTON. AND DPNEDIN.

VICTORIA Tuesday | Dec 28-I-β p.m.WIMMERA . j Tuesday | Jan. 11 I 8 p.m.VICTORIA .... Tuesday | Jan. 25 | 8 p.m.■ FROM WELLINGTON.

FOR SYDNEY.ULIMAJiOA Friday | Jan. 21ULIMAROA ■■■■■......■ Friday | Feb. 25FOR MELBOURNE, VIA SOUTH AND

' HOBART.ULIMAROA Thursday | Dec. 80

Cargo for Southern Steamer must bebooked and alongside not later than NOON;for oilier steamers not leas than TWOHOURS before advertised sailing time.All Tickets fof Stop-over or lietuin mu-tually interchangeable with the Union Com-pany.

L. D. NATHAN & CO.. I/TD.,Agents.Shortland-at.

» gHAW, gAVILL, AND

Iri'fti'ii 4 A LBION f^O.,•I ** T IMITED.

THE DIRECT LINE OF STEAMERSFOB PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, VIAMONTE VIDEO AND TENERIFFE.SPLENDID UP-TO-DATE PASSENGER

ACCOMMODATION.ROOMY CABINS AND SPACIOUS DECKS.

Sailings (circumstances permitting) :—Tons Com- Date of Port

Bteamer. Reg. mander. Dep. ofaboui. Pep.

'tAthenie . 12284Kempson Dec 30 W'gtonIWaltemata- 5432 Crawford Dec 30 W'gton•tCorinthlc 1223* Thompson Jan 27 W'gtoi

•tArawa .. 9372 Clayden Feb 24 W'gtoi-•tTainui .. 10500 Moffat Mar24 W'gtoi"tlonic ... 12232 Robercs April W'gton"tAtheuic . 12204 Kempson Mny 19 W'gtonitCorint ac 12231 Thompson Jne 10 W'gtontArawa ... 9382 Clayden Jly 14 W'gtontTalnul ... 105U0 Moffat Aug11 W'gtoif

tTwln Screw Steamers.•Calls at RIO DE JANEIRO as weU as

Monte Video.JWill call at Rio fie Janeiro If sufficient

inducement offers.SCargo only.Round the World Tickets, First-class, in-

cluding railway fares across American Con-tinent, issued at special rates.Special facilities given to residents inthe Dominion to bring out friends from

Home, either by prepayment of passagemoney in New Zealand or by guarantees.

FIXE EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS.—All steamers are fitted tv-ith the CO2 Ap-paratus, which is most effective in extin-guishing fire, and cannot possibly damagecargo or anything with which it comes ivcontact.

L. D. NATHAN & CO., LTD.,A. S. PATERSON & CO.,

Agents.

Jf~rT~_ rpHE NEW ZEALANDwLJLjI -*- SHIPPING COMPANY'SLINE OF MAIL STEAMERS.

U FOR LONDONVIA MONTE VIDEO. TENERIFFE, ANDPLYMOUTH.

Com- Probable To SailSteamer. Tons, mander. Final Port, abou':iKalpara .. 10,560 Cornwall A'kl'nd Jan. 13�Tdngariro 10,192 Sutcllffe W'gton Jan. 13BaKuitr'.-..'. 8,595 Bai'nea ■ —: — ■"Papanui ... 8,850 Byley " — —•Ruahine .. 12,000 Ureeiistreet — Feb. 10•Orari 10,660Forsdick — —Whakatane 8,775 Hemming r— —Wakanul .. 8,755 — — —•Kalkoura 10.5C0McKellar — —-Utaki ll.OOOSilba — —■ Huapehu . 9,880 Forbes — Mar. 10•Rimutaka 10,130 Smith — Apr. 7-Turatina 10,960 Weston — May 5'Paparoa .. B.BCO Clifford — —Walmate .. 8,978 Cameron — —•Opawa ... 10.660 Parsons — —•Twin screw. fTurbine.The Ruahine, sailing February 10,/ Rua-pehu March 10, and Rlmutaka April 7, willcall at Rio de Janeiro as well as at MonteVideo on the voyage to London.

Warrants for Passages from the UnitedKingdom can be obtained at this end bypre-payment or guarantee of passage niouey.Passengers forwarded to Port of De-partureFREE.The Vessels are Specially Fitted withClayton's Patent

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.Full particulars ofFARES and FREIGHTSon application.

CHAS. V. HOUGHTON,Local Manager.

<I|HHHIHr>JORD-T\EUTCHERT LOYD

IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL STE3AMERSfrom SYDNEY to BREMEN, callingMELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, FREMAN-TLE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORTSAID, NAPLES, GENOA, SOUTHAMP-TON, AND ANTWERP.

From PromSteamer. Tons. Sydnae-. Melb'ne.

'tfttlKD DEBGROSSE* 10,695 Dec. 28 Dec. 31

•SEYDLITZ .. S.OOO Jan. 22 Jan. 25•BREMEN 11,570 Feb. 10 Feb. £i•KONIGIN LUISE 10,711 Mar. 26 Mar. 29�GNEISENAU '... 8,081 Apr. 23 Apr. 26

•Twin Screw Steamers.FARES FROM NEW ZEALAND POBTe

TO LONDON.First, Single, from £77 to £88; Second,

Single, from £¥! 6/ to £50 12/. Third,Single, from £10 to £18.

FARE, 3rd CLASS, AUCKLAND TOPORT SAID. £18.

TO CHINA AND JAPAN.Regular Four-weekly Service of Twic-

■crew Steamers from Sydney, via NewGuinea, to Manila, Hongkong, and Yoko-hama, connecting at Hongkong with. N.D.L.liortaishtly. . . From

Steamer. ... - ; •. Sydney.PBINZ WALDEMAR .•« January. 13

EARB3 FROM AUCKLAND:'To Hongkong — Ist, .£46 6/; 2nd, £32

6/.To London, via Hongkong — lit. £110

10/; 2nd, £73 8/,.Linen washed 'on board by expert Laun-

dresses. . ' : ..'For passage and full particulars, applyto - ~ ' •LANGGUTH AND CO.,

Customs-st. West. Auckland.

\ WAROA STEAMBOAT LINSB.

Owing to our inability to obtain a supplyof Coal, the Time-table-of the s.s. AWAROA

will temporarily be suspended. . ,STANLEY CCHAMEBES/

Agent108. Victoria Arcade.

IF You Want a fleally W&olesome and Re-freshing Beverage for your children, make

your own Raspberry Syrup with SEAR-LAND'S RASPBERRY PRUIT EXTRACT.'A Shilling Bottle, three pounds of . lo»f;sugar, and four and a-half pints of water'will give you Five and a-haif Pints of De-licious" Raspberry Syrup. Just try it, andsee how the children like It. Sold by »lliStores. Other flavours. Lemon and Pine-1apjplCi :";..■..:,;::';■ ■'. ],'Vy: ■.■?;,'.'" ~l

APARTMENTS VACANT.A OCOMMdDA/n.ON for 2 or: 3 Boarders,A with private family, good home, good

table; hot and cold bathi comfortable ped-rooms; 4mins.' walk Quefc-st.; 18/.—Roslyn,House, cor. Wynyard-st. and Grafton-r^.,,near Choral Hall. • Y~;BOARD and Residence.—Single Bedroom

'r Vacant; tradesman preferred; piano;liberal "table; home comforts; 20/ week.—Smith,-18, St. Paul-st. '■ 83;

UHWOOD," FKINCES-ST., AUCK-LAND—Best Accommodation '. forChristmas and New Year; high, healthy

situation, overlooking Albert Park.—Mrs.Hemus, Proprietress. 'Phone 1484.

"pUMAET O," S T MO SD S-S T.Penny Section.

FIRST-CIiASS BOARD AND RESIDENCE.MRS E. H. WHITE, Proprietress.

COKINDA, corner Cook and Nelson sts.—Vacancies for permanent boarders;quiet home; good table.—Mrs Blyth, pro-prietress.

ARG-B Unfurnished Balcony Bedroom,use dinicgroom, kitchen; all conveni-

ences; near reservoir; 7/6 per week.—ApplyStar Office. - 26•TpHE LIONS," 72i WELLIiSLKi-ST.-L WEST. 'Phone 2583. Telegrams,"Lions."—Miss Alison Mackenzie.

TO LET, Single B'uruished Kooin; boardif required;"private family; near Three

Lamps.—Apply to 16, Prospeirt-terrace, Pon-sonby. . 43

"X/y A T E R V I E W,"2)4,- LOWHR NELSON-ST.

FIRST-CLASS BOARD AND RESIDENCE.Phone 2753.

MRS MOSS Proprietress

WANTED, Board and Residence, by cou-ductor (steady); Pon&ouby depot; pri-

vate family preferred.—Address L-, 22,Star Office. SI

VERY. Large Furn. Double Room, suitm.c, 2 friends, or as bed-slttingroom;

also, Single Furn. Bedroom.—63, Grafton-rd. OS

APARTMENTS WANTED.HOLIDAY Board and Residence Wantedby young lady, Castor Oil Bay; Febru-ary; terms moderate.—Reply L., IS, StarOmce.M\O B'AKilEßS.—Wanted, a Home In tne-*- country by married couple; one chiluof 3; for a week to a month; Waikato pre-ferred.—State terms and locality to L., 23,Star Office. . 35

PERSONAL.T-TTiANTBD to Know—Address of MissYγ Maud Pearce, married name unknown.Jjite of Wellington. Father inquiringAddress X., 47, Star Office. 13ffjj.P WIN XI B F F B H N A N,

Lad, 16, -who arrived by s.s. Molcoia on thelath inst.

Information wanted by anxious relatives."Would any person or passenger by Mokoia,knowing of his whereabouts, kindly com-municate with

MRS McDonald,5-1, Pltt-st. (opp. Fire Station)? 3

R. LONG, of London, M.R.C.S., L.S.A.—Advice and Medicine, o/. Hours, 10

a.m. to 6 p.m.—2o, fewunson-st.B&P IT DAlSK.—Clarke's Hair Dye

restores youthful Colour to Black orBrown Hair. Post free, 1/6.—Clarke,Chemist, Ufi, Yictoria-st.

KING IT TO LIGHT — "NOAH'SDOVE" OLNTiMENT Cures Eczema,

Ringworm,.and kindred Skin Diseases whereOthers fail. Of Cheiniata and Stores.

AKKIAGES SOLEMNISED—sir.. M.Walker can be consulted dally, 80,;Howe-at., Auckland. M367

FW.' AyHI'TE, 'Chemist—All Prescript• tions can now be had from A. H.

Pascoe, Chemist, 238, Que'en-st.EiBUNG IS BELIKVING—Our 5/6 Special

Reading Glasses to Suit All Sights,guaranteed Pebbles.—Pascbe, Chemist-Optician, 238, Queeu-st.

EAIt JACK,—Hire a Motor for yourholidays, at Imperial Motor Garage,

Albert-et. Charges moderate. 'Pdione IU3.sj_'

piENTRAL HALL, Cook-st.—Mrs. S. E.\J Morrison will hold Psychometry onWednesday', 2!>th,at 8 p.m.; last 3 weeks ofMrs. ilorrlso'u. Admission 6d. 5

ADAME HI'LAND, Popular Phrenolo-glst 'and Medical Clairvoyant and

Palmist, may be consulted. Hours, 9 a.m.to 10 p.m.—Elliott-st., opposite Fuller's.

* T ADIES.Following my usual custom, I will during

the next 30 days give ten days' Free Treat-ment to all who have not tried Orange Lily.Please call or send stamp for treatment.

P. M. DEWAR,10, City Chambers, Auckland.

Dec. 11th.

J OOK OUT FOR

T OST TZ-EYiS.• 2/6 R-EWARD-WATCH ADVERTISEMENTS.

WHITTOME, STEVENSON, AND CO.

m H B HUMAN HAIR.For Falling Hair, Alopecy, Loss of

Lustre Greyness, and ull Disorders andDiseases' of the Hair, consult MISS M.BACON, Hair Physician and ComplexionSpecialist Every case studied and treatedindividually. Consultation free.

VICTORIA BUILDINGS,VICTORIA-ST. EAST

(Nearly opposite Central Hotel).

AVOID DISFIGUREMENT.—MIIoe De-pilatory will remove superfluous hair

from face, neck, or arms in a few minutes.Greatest discovery known. Leaves no markor scar, will not injure the most delicateskin-. Easy and pleasant to use. Satis-faction guaranteed. Price, 5/6 jar, postfree, from MISS McELWAIN, 254,gueeu-st.,next Court's (late McCullugh and Gowerj.

rpAKB TEN YEARS off your ageJ- by the use of MILOS RE-STORER, which, speedliy restoresgrey or faded hair to its naturalcolour, is not. greasy or sticky, innot a DYE, will iiot stain the scalp.The ONLY, RESTORER which will"restore COLOUR and promoteGROWTH at the same time. Price7/6, post free, from MISS McEL-WAIN, 254, gueen-st. Refuse all: substitutes.

(Patronised by Every Vlce-Kegal Familylii Australasia.)

MISS MeELWAiN, established 15 yeare,for Face and Scalp Massage, Mani-

cure, Pedicure, etc. Hairdressing and Halr-wbrk in all branches. Ornamental hair instock or made to order. PERMANENT Re-moval of Superfluous Hair. Fancy Cos-tumes and Wigs for sale or hire. All Con-sultations Fi-ee. Correspondence Invited toNo. 254, Queen-st., next' McCnllugh andGower. 'YOUR COUGH TROUBLES TOU MOST

AT NlGHT—just when retiring, amiyou have difficulty'in"getting off to sleep.Try "NAZOL," it acts like d*charm. Anhour before .you retire; take two drops onloaf sagar, and allow to dissolve slowly Jnthe mouth, and rub two or three dropsbetween the hands, and thoroughly Inhalethrough the nostrils for a few minutes, andrepeat again just on retiring. It Is worthtrying. "NAZOL" Is sold by Chemists andStores at Vβ per bottle, containing 60 doses.

YQ.U will find Brett's Almanac,; Dairy,; .'and' Directory, 1910, indispensable in'office or bouse: Ail booksellers. Price/ 1/.-

;;•■■ WANTED KNOWIf. ,Bookseller,» » late of Lower Queen-et:, :no"w ' doing ibusiness in ue^f-Premises next.Union.Bank, ,

and opposite D.S.C. : "- -|

XfiT&.li'l'ED Known—New and, Second-band■»» Furniture at your OTvn prices. NewD.W.W. Stretchers, Mattress and Pillow;----only 19/6 the; lot; New Bevel Glass Coiub.Chests, as/; Wardrobe, mirror doors, from70/; Sideboards, • mirror back, '50/; ff-PieceLeather Suites, 4gns. Any class of Furni-ture made to order at low Kites. SuitesRepaired,:- and . Recovered-at moderateCharges.—s6, , Victoria-st. ■ ;_,_, ;XXJ A N.T E D '- ~K.N OWN.:T * AUCKLAND CATHOLIC DEPOT.LARi&EST STOCK OF PRAYE-R BOOKS,

~,:■,. And all • ■; : ;CATHOLIC REQUISITES IN THE.

DOMINION, ■ ' ■''

SPECIAL BARGAINS IX PIANOS. •HISCOCKS AND SON, HOBSON-ST.

-ANTED X--N O W N—MISS WBIGLEY,Ladles' Hairdresser and Toilet Specialist,93, KARANGAHAPE-RD.

Electrolysis for removal of superfluoushair, 5/ a sitting; two months' treatmentfor the scalp and hair, 12/; Shampooing,i 0Hairdressing, 1/; Cutting and Singelng,HL- cc Massage, 2/6; Hair Dyeing.. 5/ asitting;. Combings made up, 2/- per oz.;Wigs, Transformations, Frinzes, Switchesetc., at lowest prices. Country ordersreceive prompt attention.

THAT Advertisement of yours should be-L in the Classified Columns of the Sta*.

WA3TTEP TO SEIX.YyiAN'jpp to Sell, Contents of New* » b-roomed House; could rent house- noreasonable oiler refused.—Apply star OUice.' 46VXfANTED to Sell, Section, Hirstleigh Es-» » tate, Klngsland; 2d trams.-Apply WSid"' C/° MrS Hoopel'' Glenulore, Kings-

yi/,ANTED, 50 men to purchase our»» Bicycles, on easy terms of £1 deposit-and 5/ weekly.—E. Reynolds and CoNewton.'ANTED to Sell, Boaidinghouse, 3mins.Queen-st., weU furnished; piano; ac-com. 14 boarders; good country connection.—Reply Wilklus, 35, Star Office.ANTED to Sell, 2-seated Motor Car 7Jh.p., new tyre, f9O; 22ft Launch Mull,30ft Motor Launch, Euginea, etc A, LAlexander, 18, Palmerstou Bnlldlngs. '

XAT ANTED; Ladles and Gentlemen to»» know we sell £12 Bicycles oh easypayments, and liberal discounts for cashgiven.—E. Reynolds and Co., Newton.VA/ANTED to Sell at once, Newmarket" Business; drapery, clothing, mercery;lease 2j years; rent, S.Z; amount of stock toeuit purchaser.—Charles Kaingea-, Draper,Onehunga. 09\7S7ANTE'D to Sell, cheap, New and Second»» Hand Furniture below auction prices.New Kapok Mattresses 11/, full size 18/-Flax 7/e, Full Size 11/6; WaTdrobes, 70/;Hall Stands, mirror back, 35/; New -7-pce.Suites, 4gns.; Second Tables and Chairsalways on hand.—6o, Victorla-at.

GENUINE CHANCE.—To a Chef or aCook, with £50—The Advertiser canoffer the best thing ever you heard of—Address L., 12, StaY Office. ' 15C~tHUBB'S SAFES,. Locks, etc.—Sole Auck-' land Agent, A. L. Alexander, 18, Pai-merston Buildings.

"PRIVATE SALE. — £12 IOA Neufeld-1- Piano, nice tone and in good order-real bargain.—B7, Albert-st. 30

MISCEIXAJTEOTTS WASTED.TX7ANTED. Show Tent; one or two poles;V any size.—Apply 159, Ylctorla-st , OPK-ANTED—Clean--.yonr Windows wjtll' ' GLIT. Saves Time and Labour.TyANTED, Life Partner with means formau with same; comfortable homeL., 14, Star Offlce. 22V\7ANTED, 50 CyclLsts to examine our»' New Shipment of Rudge-WhltwortbBicycles; guaranteed by the makers for 10years.—Reynolds and Co., Newton:TXTANTBD, Freehold Security" for £400l» » interest at current rate.—ApplyTyiden and Spiers, Financial Agents Ex-change-lane. -.."Tl7ANTED.—Kemeraber your friends—Our' » Umbrellas and Sunshades make suit-able presents.—Lethaby's, City Chambers.next Piccadilly.X\TANTED—Turn It into money by sending» » to the oldest, largest, and most central■Auction Rooms In the City.—Cochraue's,Ltd.. 190, Queen-st.TX7ANTED—Everyone knows our Sun-»« shades are the best aud also thecheapest; open Christmas Eve.—Lethaby'sciiy Chambers, next Piccadilly.VX7ANTED, 1000 Venetian Ulinds to Be-*» novate, at Lowest Rntes; equal tonew. — A. N. Busby, Venetian BlindMaker. Market-Bqnare. Phone 2886.WANTED—Temperance People to know

that KOLA-NIP AND SODA is anIdeal Temperance Beverage. It has' a finebitter flavour, which most men like. Atall Hotels »' \ Restaurants.r\7ANTED—Presentation Umbrellas, each»» in a box, for Christmas presents from5/11-—Lethaby's, 34, City Chambers," nextPiccadilly.\X/ANTED, by Certificated Young Lady-' » Pupils for Piauo and Theory; homesvisited. £1 quarter.—Address Piano, 300,Stur Office.

ANTED to Borrow, £100, £200, £400,£500, £1000, £2000; first mortgage assecurity; 6} to S per cent interest.—Applyat once, B. J. Bntricaii, Hobson Buildings.

34/"JFFER Wanted for Champion Stove. To

be seen at -'Bewdley, Glllies'-avenue,off Uanfurly-rd., Epsom.TOOK OUT FOB

T OST T7-EYS. •2/6 R-EWABD-

WATCH ADVERTISEMENTS.WHITTOMiE, STEVENSON, AND $X>.

LOST AND FOUND.n-J REWARI»—Tjost, Stolen, or Strayed,°",J- from Avondale, Bay Mare, 2 whitehind fetlocks, white star.—Apply DryEharmaa, KhyberPass.

Ift/ REWARD—Lost, by hard-working-•-w j woman, Black Satin Bag, con-taining £2 in Notes and odd Silver: alsoSpectacles.—Apply Star Office. 20T OST, leather folding Sovereign Purse.—— Reward, apply Btar Office.T OST, Parcel, containing dress. Reward■*-* on returning to Star Office. _2GT OST, between Dominiou-rd. and Queen-■— St., Gold Chain and Locket. Reward.—Star Office. nT OST, Boxing Day, at Kawau,- Gold-— Watch, Silver Chain, and Penaanfreward.—Apply Star Office. -44T OST, Dinghy, painted white, red- topJ-* roped. Reward.—A. Braunfl, Dunedin-St., Ponsonby, or c/o Geo. Fraser and Sons

21T OST, Friday, between Newton-rd. andJ-* Queen-st., Green Peggy Bag, Pursearid Portrait Inside.—Reward,, apply Star'Office. . ' 10

LOST (vicinity ot wharves), Scotch SkyeTerrier, wearing Rodney collar.—Re-

ward.on returning same to "The Cai-lton "City-rd. . ,13

LOST, between Queeu-st. and Hepburn-]st.,'Pocket'Book, containing three £.">iand spveu £1 notes; substantial reward. !Star Offlce. • - x≤ jLO'S-T, from paddock, Chestnut Horse,

'white blaze on face, scar on near hindlog. Reward.—W. Dimery, Chnmberlain-et., Grey Lynn. Anyone detaining will heprosecuted. . ;■ , 24

STRAYED from Mt Albert Light BrownCow, white strip down.back; full milk;reward.—W. A. Cromble; Mt. Albert. 16

WAJfTEP KNOWN.

WANTED Bryant suppllea,~ Two-Tons Dry T-i-tree' Stove Blocksfor less than yon pay for one tonof coal.'Plhone 679 and 1138. :. - M.613

ANTED Known-Otir Furniture Pricesdefy competition. Before-purchasing

else-TChere, call :-.for; Price List., LargestStock -in town to select . from.-^-Johnstonand Co., corner of Oook and; Hobaon sts.VyAXTED. Known-/The;Best ; House for»»'-Xmas Presents of Perfumery, Brush-;ware and •■ Toilet Articles :is Shaw's,•Chemist, right opp; Railway Station, yueen-Bt. . ';■ ■.

_; '';...': ■.

_-~ 'WANTED. KNOWN—J. B. Williamson,

Musical Instrument Repairer, .410,Queen-st 'Phone 1262. "AU kinds BandInstruments, Fittings, ; and ChristmasNovelties In stock. . ; .TTy ANTE D' ' .•' KNO, WS—

.THAT IT PAYS TO -VISIT " ?'T U'G BY :&"' H AVE'S,

■ CHRISTMAS SALE ;•■.of Ladies' and Gents' 'B.lack and' Tan Bootsand Shoes; also a Good Variety of Foot-w.ear for'the kiddies. Good value. Every

Customer, pleased.236, KARANGAHAPE-BD.

A N T E D .■' K.N O W N —I'HE FRED BBOWN •VENETIAN BLIND s 0Was awarded .

THE FIRST CERTIFICATE AND ONLXGOLD MEDAL "

AT.THE AUCKLAND EXHIBITION.They are Superb. - Cheapest and BestEVERY BLIND GUARANTEED'FACTORY, PONSONBI'-RD 'Telephone 911: r

HOME BUILDING.—Wanted 'Known, Ifyou are .seeking a Home, we can assistyou, and save you money by our methods.I'ou have a home just to your liking, uniqueIn design, charming,in effect; tiled hearths,gas and water, modern bath, copper 'and'tubs, volcanic section, from £453; smalldeposit, £25 or more, and money at 5 andoi per cent—THE HOME BUILDERS,City Chambers.XX7 ANTED KNOWN —T T That we Supply

ALL KINDS OF. NEW FURNITUREOn the EASIEST TERMS in AUCKLAND.INStBCTION INVITED.

AU Business Confidential.IMPERIAL IMPORTING COMPANY,9, PONSONBi-ROAD,

Nest Western'Park.Open till 9 Every .Evening.

TTf ANTED X N O W N —That we supply Reliable and ArtisticHOUSE FURNITURE for Cash.or on De-

ferred Terms. All time-payment transac-tions are treated, as strictly confidential.A. GROSSMAN AND CO..THE DOMINION FURNITURE AND

DRAPERY WAREHOUSE,Tβ, Pitt-st., Auckland (near Id section).

'Phone 2945.

ry A N T B D J£ N O W N.

NOW OPENED UP..WHITE AND BLACK ROPE-SOLED• ' SHOES,

Very Large Shipment Just to hand.Cool, Comfortable, and Durable.

THE VERY THING YOU ARE LOOKINGFOR.

■ryM. tztoldswoeth; & aoN, t n>.,12, VICTOBIA-ST.

mAKJ;.B.D.; ' ....(H" 'QUEEN-ST. ' (over Smeeton'e).

For <\PAINLESS DB|ITISTBT.All Extractions free when Sets are ordered.

Gas administrations by latest methods.No After-effects Guaranteed.OPEN EVERY EVENING AND SATUB-

DAY AFTERNOONS.DAILY FBOM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M iM2SS

. THE CHILDREN'SDELIGHT—

J E L L O N A.

Ask the children if they, like JellonS,then watch their eyes shine.Jellona has the "Tucker" Reputa-tion for purity, is simply made, andis most economical. Just the IdealDessert for children.

PACKETS FROM ALL GBOOEBS.

I . - - •■

TJHEUMATISM, Gout, Sciatica, and Lum-bago are due to the presence of ex-

cess uric acid In your system. How can youhope to cure them by llnimenta and em-brocations? You must get the poison outof the blood, and RHEUMO will do it.All chemists and scores, U/0 and 4/6.

WANTED JSNOW N—H. B. SHROFF'S SHORT PRICE LIST

GAitDiiN SXRiNUES.—FIue Lot oi Gar-den Syriuges. A Handy Syringe for thetfurdeu 1/11, Soliu lira»a Syriujie U nozxiea,Jet and epray> if, larger u/tj, Poweriwaprayiug i'uuiiia from 22/0.

TKAVELLIiNG IIiUNJvS. — Large as-eortuieut '-r- suonif i'loiecied Steel Trav-euiut; Trunks, from M/\) tv 10/o; a -veryserviueauie size, 10/6; strong uteel tiaibows, V to i/l). ..CABPASNTERS' TOOLS.—Hand Saw, 2/3.2/U, -z/i), uuwatus; Disaton'a .Nest oi ii.eyUoie Oiivva ia Uluues, 1 hunalej, it/3; Hiuu-luerg, 1/; Plaues, iroui i/n; Square, 1/;Cuiael,. "id; Carpenters' Braces, 2/, withratchet 3/a; lilts, 3ci; Screwdrivers, tt-owtw; VVreaches, 1/U; Boxwood iiules, 2ctfour-fold, Uu; Level, V; Large Level auJi'lumb, U/0, etc.iCUTLtiKi.'.—SluaUty First, therefore onlybest Suemeld makes kept. White HandledX'able Ji-ulves, 2/0, 8/, 3/6 the hair-dozen,upwards; two Special Lines, 7/(i'aaU v/hali-Uoxen; Silver-plated Fork and Bpoon

etc.. Solid Nickel Tea Spoon, 2/ half-dozen•Scissors, all shapes and sizes, from 1/ xo&/; two very mcc iiues, l/U to a/3, etc.•Civets, Carving Knives and Forks, froni&/ per pair; Sueutu iiuives; A nice BheuthK.uite auu Lcutuer faheatu, 1/9 tiie pair.

FUBNITUKE. — Wire-wove Stretchers12/0; ;>vue-wove Aiattiessts, from S/t>;B'las Mattresses, 9/B; Kapolt Matcresres.Bedsteiids, trom 22/0; a nice Double Bras*Hall Bedstead, 35/; Handsome DuchessPahs, 48/0;' Oombinatiou Chest; from'3y/ularge Kitchen Dressers, 88/8;' KitchenChairs, 2/11; Chllroulevs; Large Sideboards£B. 10/; Couches. 30/; Suites, £o; Cur-taia Poles (complete), 2/3; Green Blindaud Patent Spring Boilers, l/11,, complete,ietc. "'■'■■-■'

HOUSEHOLD GOODS.—Spirit Stovei'9d; Keroseue Stoves, 3/; Gas Rings, 1/9-Gas Irons, 4/6; Steel Gas Tubing, 1/3 perlength; Box Iron, 2/6; Wringer, Mangles, etc |

V- '.H.B; SHROFF'S,General Importer,' 108 and 108, Victoria-itLET them know about It in the "StarClassified Advertlseiueuta. It will pay?»** .v'--•-■;■; -■; ' .

' SITUATIONS VACAWT. :[Prepaid Advertisements: not . exceeding'; eighteen words, one shilling; three con-;

secative insertions/ two' BhilUngs rind. sixpence.] ■ ;■■- ■'.' ".- :'•; . ■'; ;■"' ,TyITANTED, Variety and Circus Artists, to:y.V - tour.--Apply 159, Victorla-st. -25

WANTED, young lady Bookkeeper.—. Apply Ormrod,- Grocer,- Nortncote. ■Iβ

AKTED, a few good Boye.—Apply M"lManager, Kauri Timber Co., Ltd. .

WANTED, a, Girl for photo-mounting anddecorating.—LltUo Department, Star

Office.. .. . ■ .. • - ■■■■.■•■ANTED, ah Active -Boy.—Apply to'G.T. Chapman, Bookseller and Stationer,

Queen-st. , ';■■ '50

WANTBD, a yonng Man 'for the .'tail: ofthe circular bench.—D: Goldie,-.BreakrV

water-rd.- • ■.■•;.-'. -■-..: -.''.■■■'■ -■' --" . -; ■■"■.-■■■.'-A.NTED; smart Girl for fruit shop;-re-

ferences required;.good, wages to goodgirL—App-ly Star. Office. ■ ' ' 37

W~ ANTED, AVorklng Partner with £500.. to'invest Iv general store; splendid'pros-pects lii rapidly growing district; strictlyconfidentinL—Apply L., 13, Star 'Office. "23

.■ty . •*•■ ■■•.-• ■•»' -T J '' J>v

' EXPEBIBNCBD BAiBMJJD. -Apply at once 40--

■ , .;,,„-. .'■"',■■: MANAGBB,

Central HoteL "•fiICKDAYER Wanted to Build Chimney.

—Apply 6n job; AVolseley-st., Mornlng-side (opposite, station). ' ■ ■ , 38TjEEHiVB KNITTING MACHINE COM-J->. PANY (New Zealand)- want people-toMake Hosiery for them, whole or sparetime, In their owniiomes; make £1 a week;previous experience -not necessary; constantemployment all the year round.-—Write atonce,',Bos 734, G-.P.'0., Wellington.,: :J. ■.IRONBRS Wanted for hand laundry at

' "once; constant work.-^—Zealandia tann-dry,* 12, St. Paul-st. . " -; .' ■ :'■ . ■'-, ,19

WANTED, AN OFFICE BOYi

Apply Id writing, not later than 10thJanuary to— .'"DEVORE.' MARTIN, &. PRENDERGAST,

Solicitors. Wyndham-st. .( ,'

A TJCKLANI) • AGCbIMATISATMONA. v SOCIETi".v" . .The Auckland-Acclimatisiaon Society re-

quires the services; of a competent personas Secretary. Particulars as to the dutiesand remuneration can be seen :at theSociety's Museum Buildings, Princes-;St.; and "written applications lor the postwill be received by the undersigned up: to-noon on SATOEOAY, Januaryloth.•.. T. CHEESEMAN-, . ■!:.,>:.. ■ Acting-Secretary.

TO-EW PLYMOUTH HARBOUR BOARD.

Applications are invited, and will be re-ceived up to THTJKSDAY, 20th January,1910, by the above. Board, from duly qualKfled persons, for the position of.': HarbourMaster and Pilot at the Port of New Ply-mouth. Salary, £250 per. annum and freehouse. Further ■ particulars can be obtain-ed from the undersigned.

.' C. S. RENNELD, •-.■.

_-_'' -J ,' r- -■ '■''.-.■'" :- ' .' Secretary.

Z. .MOTORING SCHOOLMAKE TERMS TO STTIT rSTENDINCf ;

STUDENTS.JOINiAT QKCE. V \_-

GOOD POSITIONS FOR GOOD MEN.SWANSON CHAMBERS* SWANSON-ST.

DOMESTICS WANTED.WAXTED, an experienced Waitress;—A-

pply The Tiffin. •: ■ ' :" ! 'WANTED, a General Servant or House-,maid.—Apply .428, 'Queen-st. , 10

TXTAXTBD, General- Hpusekeeper.^iApply.VV Sydney ! Boardinghouse, Wyndhain-st.-■■ ;■■ ■ . : ".. . . ;■_ '■ ; V- :;'.:33

WANTED a General Servant, for lightBoden, 91,: College HUI,

Ponsohby. . ■ '■ '■- 15

WaJvXED lminecliately;' Cook-laundress;any; evening " ber

tween 6' and 7, Mrs Guinness, Devonport. 22rXTANTED, at once, a goodV ply-Mrs J. Mairtin, N0.3, Hardinge-st.,off "Victorla-st. Wages 10/, every eveningoff. ' ; . ■ •■• "..-.■.'■.- ■' ■;- 33

iAN'X"BD, at, once, for' country (Puta-ruru), General, 3 in family.—Apply

Wtidnesttay, Kneebonc, Victoria-rd.,: Avonrdale.- . i.-..-. --;.";■'.. v --53

WANTED, Housekeeper for' country.■—Further particulars "from R. Lewis,.c/o C. Lewis, Windsor-lane,~ ParneJ, anyevening till Saturday, between, 5 and .6. 33

ANTED (urgently). Cook (no washing,_ gentleman's house, Parhell, Remuera),Cook and Housemaid, (same' Generals(Te Kuiti, one child only, 17/0;North Shore,Parnell, Remnera, Epsom),: liady; Help.Some few Novelties left,", cheap; DyingCockatoos.—Mrs. Arthur, •■ 33,". City Cham-bers (take lift). ' "v *>. . 9

SITUATIONS WANTED.WANTED, Work by carpenter; building,

labour only.—Apply G.0., 62, Oliphau*-st., 'Ppusonby. ' /. ■ . "■• ' - iANTiil), by good dressmaker. Sewing

by'the: day; or at home; 4/ per day.—Address Ada,- Newton Post Office...; V .25

A«TED, to istart New Year, PoslUon ascollector or light duties; reliable; bond

given; small wages.—EL., 49, Star Oittce. 4REWER, Bottler, Cordial Maker wants

■Engagement; 20 years'. N.Z. and Aus-tralian testimonials; any capacity; smallsalary etart.—Write Caramel, X., 50, StarOffice. 23/"XAMP Cook seeks Employment; sober,*-J steady, aud good bread baker.—AddressL., 20, Star Office. .. 27

riOMPOSITOR wants Work; 2000 hourvJ - news; good, lobbing band; fair letter-press machinist; lbng-Oiand reporter; wage£2 10/ week.—AddreS3 L., 17, Star Office.; 8

AltltlKD Man,, with good" kucwleuge-:-.u£all farm work, wants employment.— ':■

Address h., 25., Star Office. ' 39

WANTED TO BPY.WANTED to Buy, Secoud-hand Furni-

ture, any quantity;highesi cash prices.—M;H., 15, SUr Offica. ,WANTED to Buy, . Second-hand Piano,

good tone.—State price and where tobe seen, to t>., 0, Star Oiiice. 1

ANTED to Buy, Carrier's Cart, mediumsize, Iα good repair.—State price and

particulars to L., -26, Star Office. 47AJJTED to buy, Incubator and Brooder,

■secondhand, good order; about 100eggs. —J. Brett.. Brook-st., Newton. . 37

WANTED to Buy, tot- cash, small CottagoinDevonport, Itelrose preferred.—State

price, particulate, to Buyer, Devouport P.O.: ' . . .■ : ■ ',-" ■ . -XT.

ANTED to Buy, Ola G01d,".-Silver. Ml»iitand Lefi-ott Clothing, boots, Tools, etc;best cash prices.—D. ilcIJUersou, 132, :Tlc-

toria-stl W. . ■■-'-■:; -'.;. ■ —,'. _-.WANTED to" Buy, aiiy kind of Second-

ohd-hnnd Furniture aiid Effects; high-est cash price given.— Address- D., 5,'.'Star". Office, .v , , .'<„ ~..-..;,;

ANTED to Buy, 1 or more, good Jersey'Cows or -Heifers, milking or in calf.—Sena particulars; price, etc., -" to Jersey,

L., 7, c/o Star Office. 80"P'OOT-TRADEf-Wanted ■'■ to Buy, goodj> Finishing Machine.v-Apply, ■ statingprice and particulars, and where to be seen'to L-, l> Star Office.- - - ,--2»\[fiW or Secondhand (in good order) Sing c-k-,! or Double Horizontal Cat Englue- cen-tral chain drive.—Particularsto Li, 24.' Star[Office. ; ■;•:.•■; ■ -.;;• .?;.■■'-■ 30

HOUSES AKD XAKP WANTEDYXT£SIET>.-±£sO: deposit, balance as tent.*» - Cottage with 4 or 5 rooma.-~-3." Allen,Stoneygate, Commercial-id;,".Klngsland. ,17Aa/ANTED rt?' Kent, : Workshop or Shed;».» suitable' for' workshop; In city orsuburbs; or House with, workshop in allot-ment—Address■L., 19, -Stat, Office. : 14*»/ANTED, 5 or β-roomed House, for good»»• tenant, within 2d section. Properties'-Bonghtand.Sold; Bents collected; absentee*represented. Money: to Lend on mortgage.—A.-'A. Dunn, 63,'Qneen-st. 'Phone 2946.•T- HAVE a Bona Fide Buyer for good 'i-t .". House, and grounds,; r in Grafton-id.district; price about £1200; no sale, rio:com-mission.. ' -—.■- V - - ■ ■■:.■ - •-.■: . ....... :-.:....-a.- a; dunn,' '.-■ ;.■-.."- '.*"" -'-'::.-.-: 63; ,QUEEN-ST.;r^Phone.2946.;; ~:■■ '. ■.■•,■■■. .. ,-'.> ■" .-.'.'.' ._" •■ . -".'.. . '■'■ ' %" WAWTta> TO - BUY. iSEOOND-HAND JTUHIOTUBB.—Histtit. price ai Auckland paid for Second-handFurniture, etc: . any Quantity.—AddreeeH.8.. !v Star Office. \ •: : ':'-- ■ BUTOBEBfc:.: ■:,':'•■ :■"'

pux a bin in maia 'fipPK-| '■'■ "DASTEB-,

TO THE FRONT AGAIN:SilAJ.ri PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THEI PRICE OF SPRINO LAJIB.Look at the following Prices—

Hind Quarter ol Lamb, od- per lb '.■-' ~ iFore Quarter of Lamb, 4d ■Lamb Cutlets, 7d per. lb . •Leg of Mutton, Id per lb . 'r Fore Quarter Muttonj 3d per lb ~ -I Shoulder of Mutton, 3d per lbChops, 4d and 5d per. lb : ■ ••■ -. Com.Brisket, 2d; Corn Round, 4d per lb .I Roasting Beef from' 2d pec lb -'Boiling Beef,. Ud per lb x- .■ Beef Steak, 4d per lb, or 4 lbe forl/Stewing Beef, 3d, or 5 lbs for 1/ ■"Minced Beef, 3d per lb, or 5 lbs for 1/"'■-""-' Sausage•Meat,- 3d per lb, or .5 lbs for 1/ ■Tripe, 4d per lb; Veal from 2d per lb" .'C 'Filet Veal, od per U)- :;.':. V..v. v;/:'Pork/Joints, 6d per lb. !■'.:■ '

Absolutely,. the priineat onallty only, andas I only sell for cash, I <Jo not require youto payforthose who do not pay. -■

All meat tiled under Government inspec-tion, and no connection with any other

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-i. ■'. Attention. -■■ .• ■ ■■■:'Country Orders, accompanied -by Poet»I:Notes,' prompuy attended to, -and-delirerea~ Tiree on'pioat o> rail.'> ..., ;■ONE ADDRESS ONLY— r :

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'Phone 1114. . Irams Stop"art the Door.

BOOTS AMD 8HOE». -SHOES for Xmas.—Ladies' Dainty Tait: Derby Shoes Adams and,-Co. (opposite: Public Library)'. ■ ■ .-.•:» :;.,...;CjHOES -for Picnics.—Sand Shoes, Shoe-IK3 . ettes, and Sandals.—James Adams anil,I Co., (opp. Public Library)... -...:.'. ■ .. r : /;ICJHOES for .Presents.—Gent.'s HaadsdmeKJ ..Slippers, 6/6, 7/6.—James Aaauis andCo. (opp. Public Library).. ■ : ". *CJHOBS. -for Ladies.—Pretty Gross-stnipf.". Tan Shoes for costume wear.—JainusAaams and Co. (opp. Public Libs-riry).CSUOES.. for' Grandmn.—ComfoitaWc SoftShoes, with-low heels, 13/9 nml li>,'o •—'JamesAdams and; Co. (opp. Public i:i:>r.iry)".v"CJHOEJSfor.Granapa.—An easiy '(ihTee-Kid*f Lace Boot; IS/6.—James. AdauLs andCo. (opp. Public Library). ...... ... JS3 HOES: Ifor, .Baby.—Blue,:-.White,.", a;ul'S7 Adams—ixv.d Co-"(opp. Kubilc Library).' 7 ;CSHQ-'ES for Aunty.—The "G.de-easleV Ward-*P;-,. 'Shoes; new shipment 'just:'arrived —Jameg Adams.and Co. ■ - .;■ - L-'- . -.- > ; i

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SIHOES and Boots.- for Xmas in great**? variety. .See: our. windows.—-Jame»Adams and Co. (opp. Public Library). .

KITCHENERFORTHEEAST.IENTHOSTASTIC WELCOMEEf JAPAN.

[VISECS IL43TCHUBIA2J BATTLE-,,,,.- tvt nil,T)S, .

POET DAKWET, December 23.Newspapers by the Empire from Japan

state that the reputation-Lord Kitchenerrightly ox wrongly:has of being a-misogy-nist appears to be -supported by an inci-dent at Kyoto. The says that■themunicipal authorities! arranged.a din-aier £n his honour, at which the very best,

df tie.Kyoto geisha were in at't.endance.Lord Kitchener, hojvever, refusedrepeat-ed, invitations to honour the proceedings■yvith hi 3presence, much to the disap-pointment of. the hosts, and probabiy-of the geishas also.. ■

fjjes by the Empire contain-Ipngtihy -references to . X/prd Kitchener'svisit to Japan and Manchuria. On Octo-ber. 23 a.party was giyen.at. the.AlilitaryClub at Port Arthur, by the Japaneseofficials and private individuals,in honourqf..'kord:;J£itehen.er. . .... \ • 'In proposing the health of the dis-tinguished guest, Admiral Tomaska, com-manderof. the Admiralty at Port Arthur,speaking in English, said he deemedit a great honour and pleasure to havpthe opportunity of welcoming such anoSustrious guest from the ally of Japanat the Ladysniifch pf the Far East, whereona.of the mosfi appalling dramas in the'listoryoftie;world was played five yearsj&go, liord, Kitchener had achieved greatwork in South Africa, Egypt, and India.Great Britain and Japan were two insularEmpires,' bound in a strong bond: of alli-ance. He hoped and felt confident thatthe• friendly feeling. and mutual£tanding between .the two nations wouldstrengthen the-foundation of their mu-tual interests and of the of the1world.

In. reply, Lord Kitchener" remarkedifjhat -be"had long cherished a desire tovisit this place, jvhere thp glory of fheJapanese army and navy had been dis-.played. That ambition was now grati-fied. With regard to the Anglo-Japanesealliance, to which reference was madeJbyA>dnHral.-Toinaskar .iie wa3 confident itwould be long-maintained, and fhat, the"Welfare" flfrthe two.nations and the peacepf ,the::syoTld would continue indefinitely."': Qn tlie following day Lord Kitchenerinspected the. famous 2Q3 Metre-hill andthe;museum, of wsjr relics. He left PortAxtliur-by a special train for the North,a large.number . of officials, officers, >and

"privajte individuals assembling at thestation to bid him farewell. Lord Kit-chener and ibis suite arrived atf Baitonstation,.!sbc miles south of liaoyang, on-Kbveniber 23. They alighted from the-train, and, under the guidance of aa_pfijcer specially sent from the headquar-ters1of" faiieiJapanese Army in Manchuria,.visited.oa horseback Chusan Bao, -wherethe sanguinary battle of Liaoyang tookplace. ~ The party left liaoyang-by-trainfor. Mukden on the same Aa,y.-- •" < -■LordKitchener. arrived at Tokio'on theafternoon of December 2, when thoseaccompanying: him comprised GeneralI'ukushima. assistant chief of 'the generalarmy staff; Captain "STosbida, A.D.C. tothe„Japanese Minister for War; MajorsGujita;r and Kawanisha, Major-Ge-neralIshuj militaiy attache to the residency-general in-Korea; Adjutant JFitzgarald,IA..D.C. to Lord Kitchener; Major-GeneralSir' Henry Eawlinspn, Lieutenant-Ooloneli.ambfon7~arid Lord Brooke, M.V.O. The:vparrying the Jparty arrived jib"Bhimbashi station at 2.10 -p.m.< ; "Troops•were drawn up in lines, on both sidesof the route from the station to theShibaPalaceJ while a squadron ofcavalry-TOI3 stationed at the enfrance. Waitingat'the station to welcomeLord Kitchener

'were' Marshall Prince Oyama, GeneralTerauchi (Minister for War),

Admiral Baron Saito (Minister of the■JJavy), General Viscount Oku (Chief of*he :General Armv_ Staff), General Vis-count- Oshiina (superintendent of theGeneral Army Training. Staff>, Generalivii3cpuiit'Basegay.a,, and the militaryat-

' jtiabhes.Via the. foreign embassies, and- legations in.Tpkip. On. leaving the- train,\Loid:Kitehener .shook hands with.Prince"'OyamaT and" "Viscount Terauchi. PrinceOyama then, introduced the ptheriofficers•to itie visitor. At this moment a saluteof 19fg-un3 was fired in bythe fie|d artillery. On the conclusion of:ffie introductions and greetings,, Lord/Kitshenei walked along the platform,

..and accompanied by AdjutantFitzgerald.and Major-General Sir H. Rawlinson, en-tered"a carriage sent from the ImperialHousehold, anddrove to the, Shiba Palace,•whicb. was placed at, his disposal daring

"his -stay. The carnage was' esconted by'iroops of oavalry,*and greeted with en-"""thvisiastic' cheers by the citizens \yhocrowded the route. During Lord Kitche-ner's stay inTokio,Major Inagaki, Major"Eoshida, and Mr. A. Sano (Master ofCeremonies in. tne Imperial Household)were in attendance-upon him*. Lord Kitchener has bfeen'granted the

* first order of merit, and decorated withthe grand'cordon of the imperial paul-ownia, MajorTGeneral Sir Benny Kawl-inson was granted the second order ofmerit and- the 3ouble-rayed rising sun,Lord Brooke the fourth order of merit,

■"anct the: smaQ cordon ©f.: the.jlangosun,•Lieutenant-Colonel Lambfcqn .received,

: "the" "•tllirdr 'order ;of ..merit and"the middle cordon wf the Tising sun,and. AdjutantFitzgerald the-fiftih orderof Merit and the rising sun." "Ths Emperor invited ;Lp,rd Kitchener

" and" his staff to dinner, at the Royal" Talace. The invitation was extended to

the princes of the Imperial, family,"and included-Sir Claude Maedpnald (J3Jit-ish. • Prince •■ yamf;g£btaJ

" PrinceOyama.-MarquisJCokudaiji (GrandChamberlain), General Tenauehi (Minis-

■teT' forWar),. Count Koura -JlMinister forAffairs), Prince Xwakiixa (Min-

-ister for the Imperial Household), and< 'General--Nakamura- (Chief. A.D.G. to the—•Emperor). Some days, afterwards Ad-

miral Baron xSalto (Minister for tineNavy), gave a dinner: at the official resi-

»-jdenee in-honour-of Lord. Kitchener. There-■ were presentihe British Ambassadoi- andi.,.tie,staff;o/f, theBrita.sh-Embassy,, ilarquls. Marshal), Prince Ya;-

Admiral Ito, Generjil. oku, Ad-: jniral-Togo, and-other hig-h officers of the- -armyand-naA'y?- IniheeveningSirCl-?.ude-Macdoiiald gave a.dinner .at the .Embassy.Besides Lord ..Kitchener, the Mayor of. Tokioand most of the Ministers of the.State,, and distinpruished officers of the....army and,navy,-were invited. -Lord Kitch-ener wasTspecially invited fey theEmperorto inspect the ehrysahliheimiins at Oka-saifa.". Pah:be',"and to. attend a"/wilfl duck

""fiunt;*at EurbyokTCan 3Pak.ee.;' :;.Lord:KitchenerISft -for Nikko by train'_ ffpm' Pyenq, accompanied by Major-Gen-

,eral Sir- Henry Eawlinson,'Lieutenant--7 - Lambton, Adjutant Fitzgerald,; Lieutenant-General Murata, Lieutenant-

Colonels'Sosbida and Inaba, Mrl Asano(Master" of Ceremoiiies in. the Imperial

"Marshal.Prince Oyama, and''Ss' foreigh"military attaches, accomipajiied

"_' ijfa appointed-by the'^SgaiI'Office:- rHerleft Tokiorfor the scene"of""the jnanoeuyres. by train on the same■Lord nKitc£ener, accompanied bylis:Etaffl'prscee(iecl/tofheTrnperial Palacepmd AYas received, in audience by the Em-

and "Empress. After the audienceLord- Efctiherier'and suite -were pnfer-tained at. dinner. Besides tlie* guesit ofhonour there were present Prince KJuiii,Pxince Yashimptoi' andi Sir tlaud'edonald.LordKitchener amd suit©left TokiP: fpf

Koycto by train,011 Npvember 16. Heattended with, the'Empenof of japan-atthe-Imperial-birthday review, and wasalso a prominent figure in, the funeralprocession of the late Marquis'Ito. . . .

QUEENSLAND * PREPAEATICBS'/. BRISBANE, Dec 19ti,,Lord Kifcehenex is' expected to airiyfeat

Moreton Bay on Sunday, January 2. Hewillbe metby SirWilliam Maegregorandmembers of the Ministry and some mili-tary officers, who will be on tooard theLucinda. '' ■ 'Lord Kitcheneri laying, gone pn boa*dtihe Lucinda, will be brought up the river,arid ■svill probablybe landed.at'Lytton.

Having inspected, the fprtress, he "will■resume his journeyto Brisbane, and onMonday tljeMayor of Brisbane -will prob-ably extend to the- distinguished visitora civic welcome* In the afternoon LordKjibchener wiE inspect tire troops incamTJ at Lytton,arid that evening he "wjljbe entertained at arState baiiquet in Par-■liament House. On Tuesday, January 4,he will leave for the South.

A NEWCASTLE TRAGEDY.

WQ3IAN. CHARGED WITH ivIUEDEK.

' '*4GEEED TO DIE TOGETHER.55

SYHNET, December 20.The dep,ti of Edward Joseph. Healy,

at WieMiain, near Newcastle, on,July 9■last, -wks" investigated beifor« llr. Acting-J'usticelDocker at the Gentrai -011100081Court, ; Darlii!ghuxst> yesterdayj whenEmily VeenStreit, a'young woonan, ap-peared for trial on a cha.rige of murder.

Mr. G- E. Flannefy, instructed by tiheCrown Laiw Office, prosecuted; and Mr.R. Cowan, instraef-ed!by Mhr. T. D. O'Sul-ldvan,. of Newcastle, aippeared fcr ac-cused.

In his opening remarks the Grown Pro-secutor said that at the time of tihe tra-gedy accused, a married iwoman, iwas liy-ing'a.part from her husband. For sometime improper relations ihad existed be-tween her and Her.ly, who was liy-ingwith his -wife and family. Another wo-man named Mrs. MHgate came into theaffair, and accused became jealous ofher rival. About midday on July 9Healy was found dea4 in accused's bed.He had a"revolver '$$ "wound near theright temple, and' he twos lying, in sucha position that the shot could have beenfired from' behind. When found,- Mrs.Strett was in., bed with deceased, andwas at the time attempting to commitsuicide, "but was preventeij T>y the con-stable. The medical 'evidence wouldshow- •QiaT'Healy-'s dp.ti was <Ssitised bythe orevolver shoii which couldhave been self-inflicted by a right-handedanan. The shot could not have been

■self-inflicted "by a le£tT!hand.ed man. Itwould be shown tha-t' as fee regult of anaccident Healy had lost control of thefingera of the Tight hand, and could, infact, only move the thumbon that hand.The Crown case was t"hat "jealousy wasthe motiyp for t3ie crime, and a©cu|edhad previously expressed that jealousy,botih in words and in-writing, aha in no•mistakable terms. It would also beproved tjja.t some time -previously ac-cused, purchased a revolver , "vrhjch. inevery way cor-responded with.,rfchat foixndon her bed. She had also told two peo-ple that she ■would take Healy's life onaccount of this jealousy of Mrs. Milgate.Tfliis jealousy was also expressed by hw:in a letter -which in all .probability wa4,writ*en siiortly after the deed had been'comimitted. A- curious circumstancewas that,- apparently aifter Healy -wasdeadj. accused wrotei a -letter to. thepolice, in which she explained >wihat badhappened. Her explanation then wasthat Healy and she "had agreed to dietogether, and that lie had committed

.suicide, but'"that sh'6 <was afraid to dp50. It Was a result of that letter"reach-ing the'police "through ■ -tlie-' •joet-officethat the body ihad-" been diiseovered.OUier evidence' -wouid show that', whileHealy's dead.body was in tbe.hoiise twofriends of accrused called on.her, 'but Sfhedid mot mention the matter to them.

Inspector Goulder stated that afteraccused had 'been arrested and cautioned

.(be questioned her about tihe letter.' Shead-mitted having written it; arid added, j"What I say in it is true. We agreedto die together.'.

Constable Hearne deposed that beforehe entered accused's room he heard aclick, 'inside he found accused witlh afive-chambered revolver pointing at herhead. He asked, "What are you doing?"and she" replied, "I am trying to finishmyself. For God's sake, constable, for-give mc for what I ha-ve done." Wit-ness then' noticed the body of a man inthe bed, and he asked, "W2io as this?"Accused said, "That is Ted Healy.

_He

is dead. He did it himse]if'last night.We agreed/to_die. togelKher,.jbut'l hadnot the:courage.,".-Fpri-tih!? last-four.anda.-baM .years I have loved him "iniore thanI can tell. Sirs. Mijgate came.(betweenus. She is responsioie" .for ttiis'.''".. Cross-examined, ' witness said." ihiatwhen .he entered, the room accused seem-ed to be suffering considerable mentalagony. . She [became unconscious, and■was sent to the hospital, 'but previouslyshe answered hi3 questionsin a rationalway.

Dr. . James Leslie stated that tihewound could not 'have (been inflicted,bydeceased using his left. hand. He couldeasily have inflicted it ■with the righthand, judging from the direction of thebullet.

Louis Thalberg, a storekeper, of Hun-ter-street, Newcastle, said that in Juneaccused purchased a revolver from Shim.She said she lived }n a lonely place, andwas troubled by larrikins.

Crossrexamined, "witness stated thatthe revolver accused bought' had sixchambers. •Mrs. Richmond, who called on accusedbefore the police arrived, said that Mrs.St-feit looked"as if she was mad then.

["A'ocused took chlorodyne 'frequently, andsuffered from an internal complaint.

Accused made a statement from, thedock, which was almOst inaudible. Shesaid that she had hail to get the protec-tion of the law against her husband, andsEe obtained an order for maintenanceagainst himl "The order was never obey-.ed,.as he-left Newcastle shortly after,and she had not seen him since. Whenshe. first met Healy she did not. knowthat lie was a married mam. Heupon iheraffection 3, and on several occa-sions hadasked her to go with him, but)she refused at first. At- this stage ac- j•cused..'broke down, .Iwjt, (resuming, saidthat, upon discovering "that Healy wasmarried she told him- to go away, .andjnot come near her agaim He refused. '.Recenfly she Jhad suffered great mentalagony, in addition to intense physicalpain, -atid "used chlorodyne. She told de-ceased of .her troubles, and'Binted -thatshe thougOit of taking iher life. He told.

her not to be foolish. She showed Wn*a'revolver, and he took it from her,marking that it was the last time she-tssroDld'feep it; SubsequeHtly Healy toldiher ihad thrown dt into-the liver.Deceased 4, suffered from (his heart, and•was fe-equently siibjected to painfulepasms.' He had one on the night of hljdeath, and asked her to get him some'brandy. She left Vde room at about 3.ajn. for ttiat purpose, and wjule outeideshe ieaid a revolver shot! IJppjii xeturnring eke fp.und Healy lying on tib« bedwith a revolyer in Ms right iiand.' Hgwae shivering, and aricupetl. pjit the bed.7clothes over him. Sheremembered jnioUi-ing after, that."Henry Atkinson, a ihotelkeeper at

Newcastle, said iie had iknown Healy fora.bp-ut 14 yeara, and. bad employed Mmas a .jbaripan. Although he suffered from

deformity, Healy used bothi ihandsin -hiswork. Heihad seen Healy dlralwingeorka trith Ms right hand.

The jury,after a three houpe, iretire-■ment, returned a yerdacft of not guilty,on the ground of .t.empoirary iiisanity.■Aiecused iwas ordered to ,be confined ingaol until the Governo-tfe pleasure re-garding her is known.

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THE AITC^Am*, STAR, 28. 1909.2

STOMACH TROUBLE ENDED.

A N.Z LADY'-S GEATTTtIiDiB TO BILE

The remarliaible way in "which BileBeans promptly cure stomach and liverailments, Tvlijeh have defied the treat-ment of medical specialists? is demon-stratedby ttie •wonderiuT cure of Mrs. F.etraelian, -oi Bericival-street, Wellingt-on,N.Z., who has. reason to be tl?iankful toBile Beans foxher freedom, •from etamaoh: troubles in. an acute form, and -who ex-presses her gratitude to thjs one andonly reliable remtdy as follows:—

"Perinxji mc ,to,*"express my gratefulappreciation at the value of Bile Bean?,"she says. "For some six months I suf-fered from a disordered stpmach. I hadfrequent. fits and became yery weak,being unable to attend to my householdduties. My appetite also left mc, and 1lost weight. I sought the advice ofseveral doctors, but they did mc little,if any, good. One day I received, one ofyour .booklets under my door, and afterreading it I decided to give Bile Beans atrial. I did so, and noticfcjg an improve-ment with each dose, continued takingthem, and am pleased to say tihey havecompletely cured mc. 3ly friende allmarvel at the wonderful change in mcsince taking Bile Beans. I always re-commend them, to my freinds, as I be-lieve them' to be the best remedy forstomach and liver troubles. J shall bepleased to personally explain, to anysufferer from the stomach or liver tliegreat value of Bile BeansV'

Brie Beans have a world-wide repu-tation for promptly and permanentlycuring indigestion, biliousness, headache,constipation, piles, female ailments, -badblood and breath, anaemia, summer fag,and' iaU liver, stomach, and digestivetroubles.

..- BUSINESSES FOB SALE.

FOR SALE, owner leaving for Home, Up-to-date Fancy Goods Business in Hantll7ton; sore thing; average profit on year, £iweekly. Holding sale to reduce stock. In-going somewhere about £100. Grand posl-

tjop. Rent, £1. No agents.—Apply H.Beardsall,,Victorla-st., Hamlltpn.

P~OIHgAIiErKHYBEK PASS—Fruit andConfectionery; cash takings, £25 per

week. Piice, £125. Easy terms.—R. J.Entrican, Hobson Bldgs.

IJIiO'R SALE, General Store, Bakery,Drapery, and Coaching Business, close

to Auckland, In one of the best dairyingdistricts, main butter factory and 5creameries close by. This is an old-estab-lished business, showing big profits. In-going, £600.—'R. J. Entrican, Hobson Bldgs.

FOII SALE—Harbour Frontage—BigGeneral Store, doing a steady business,

with, no opposition; splendid family connec-tion; turnover and profits very gatlsfac--1torj-. Ingoing easy..—f£ j.'.Entrican, Hobson'Bldgs. '■' " ' "'. ''•'TCIOR SALE, Fruit and Confectionery•*- Business, close to Queen-st.; doing agood steady business. ±'100. Easy terms.—•R. J. Entrican, Hobson Bldgs.TjTOiH SALE, -PrlTiate Hojtel, Aucklan*-L City; low rent; long lease; accommo-date 40 visitors. A- money-making con-cern.—R. J. Entrican, Hobson Buildings.T7lOK'SALE—Railway Line, near Auck--C land, Compact General Store, centreof large dairying country; stock at valua-tion. Avery handy business. Ingoing only£200.' —R. J. Entrican, Hobson Bldgs.r> XXA—'SMAXiL Grocery Business anddJOfJxJ Freehold Shop, 4 rooms, all con-

veniences; saiall deposit—Address L., 15,Star Offlce. . 24THDR SALE, General Store Business in••- good town on the Main TiTink line;turnover Rverage £IOOQ per month, andstill Improving; stock and plant at valua-tion; estiriiated value £l000; goodwill £75;.splendid corner shop in best position; longlease and up to date This Is 4real good business, and has! only to. beinspected to buy. Terms, £600, balanceapproved bills.—Apply W. P. Garner andCo., Agents, Taihnpe. tCjTpREKBEPERS" A#B OTHERS".

For Sale by Tender, the well-knownStore lately carried on by the late Mr. G.llalme, pf. Bombay, Grfcat South-rd. Thestock arid plant is about £2600. The yearlyturnover-about £10,000.. Tenders to be inby JANUARY. 14, ,1910. Any. tender notnecessarily accepted. For further particu-lars apply to

MBS. BAtMA.

.-■■ .. . .:-",fO;-iara.; :- .; _-•-/:mq tpr, inColUngwo6d-e>.; » good o-j*;. roomed House; large froritage.^—124..C<?l^ngyood;st; ,■ ,; ; -■■? ,/,? 23mp- «B AMotment, JutUv 44« tront,-f JMB* to Oonege HIU Mtt 109ft to'Beet-inlsei- all Tencetf, and iMtible %r * 005«n4 Firewood Tarty-Pdr pacUculu* eppl/to Manager. BtarOfflc*. .■»■"■■■■■<■■ ■*¥*

(Abbotsford Terract)—Villa, .jj rjjpme, 1(B/.—Apply Aickln,Butwer-at.;'.og Abbotsford Terrace. liTU-PW NI>RTH-BX», lilt Albert—To Let,■t* .a EnrrilsUed Pottage of 4 rooms aridscullery.—Apply John liyine,Avondale. ' '78

rp" '9.' '' "'*"*" '"'ji c' "tV"' BOV§B OF S ROOMS AND OON-'"" " ' '" ' '"

t WellefiieyVei BastApply—

BENNEUI AND ABBOTT,.BANK OF NEW ZEALAND BUILDINGS,■-- " v 'm O I. B T,:•*•' JEBVOIS-BD.

SHOP AND DWELLING.. Rent SO/.A THERTON-RD., EPSpM—7 rooms and

conveniences; large grounds; rent 22/8per week. " „_Apply

Gγ. B. O s m ° N D-Phoenix phambers, 41, QTJBEN>-ST.(Opposite Railway Station.)

•XT'EW TyODEBiN "pRICK QHOP

IiARGE PLATE GLASS FRONT.

Superior Living Accommodation, Bathroom,"■ Waelihouse, Copper, Tubs, etc.'

LOW RiEJNT—ONLY 30/.

-XTEWCOMB,

HIS MAJESTY'S ARCADE,

XiANB FOB SALE.TTKXR SALS, REMUEBA, Arney-rd.—4-' Splendid Building Allotment, 60ft' by400ft; grand views' of harbour and land-scape. Only £4 a foot. Easy terna£. prig-fourth cash,' balance "at 5 per cent

QTJBEN-ST. (b.elow Smeetop's).OR SALE at Northcote, House of S

" room?; about i-acre corner lot; 1 rijil'6from wharf, near church arid eehool.—Apply

Ra>, Churcli-st.; Nprthcote; or'WlirUk'ni' Smith, Neivton-rd. (opp. Gladetoae-et.).54

mAKAPUNA—i-ACRB SECTION "In+' this District, on and near the tram'line, from 10/ per ft upwards. Also,Splendid Water Frontages. Call and getparticulars. It will pay you. They arebjjund* to go at tlie prices flx.ed.

/TIHA§.' -ptARItBLL,LAND AGENT, ARCHITECT, AND

GroundFloor, HOBSON FORtE-ST.jp-J/7-pEtt ACRE—TO Acres (12

from Aucklaiijl). """eeml-volcarilc,mostly flat land, 25 acres grass, 10 acrefcrop, 8 aerps yoiingorahaid; house, 5 rooms',and other outbuildings; nice high healthyposition, term's arranged. (No. 6Wb).—Hlpkins and iladill, Excliange-lune. (opp..ifort-gt.).* 'T AEE BEIACH.—WUen Buying at LaEe-tJ ' Taka'puna, 'do not buy' so-called

CHEAP ALLOTMENTS,"BUT BUY THE BEST,

Near the tram, and best part of beach; gasand water available; low prices; easyterms; large profit Sure in Inimeaiate" future.Plans of J. THO<UNEB, 83, Queen-street.Only'a few of these Choice Lots left,/"IHAIUIING SIOUNT ALBERT.

THREE BBAUtCIPUL HIGH-CIxASSVOLCANIC SECTIONS, SO by about 300,fenced and planted; lmln. oil' main road andtrain. These are lovely sections, and shouldbe secured early. £2 7/0 foot to clear;, bestvalue in district. "One-roomed shanty 611property; make good week-end camping, bc-lug well sheltered! Terms arranged.LESTER, 2S, Shortland-st., above Star

•' Office. 'Phone 2866.r? pCfl CASH ONLY.—Show us She Section3»pnJU yqu want; we' will purchase it,and Build a House for you. Balance is rent

TYLDEN AND SPIERS,Exchange-larie.

"D I S K. E N U E A 57HEALTHY BIRKENHBAD.:' FOR

LARGE FREEHOLD SECTIONS.On-the Hurbour Deep Water Frontage.

Clojße to Fe.rro Concrete Wharf.Small Deposit. Very Easy Terms.

E F miZAH.D, BIRKKNHBAD.CJT. Q.EORGE'S Tjl STATE!

CAMPBELL-BD., ONB-TR.EE HILL,Adjoining Park.

12 minutes from cars; 15 minutes from.' ' tralrilTDEAL TJESIDENCE QITES,

66 x i.9Bft and 99 x 198ft.UNSURPASSED SEA AND INLANDVIEWS.

ELEVATED POSITION.EICH VOLCANIC SOIL.. Land Transfer Title.

ONE-FOURTH CASH.Plan on Property.

rpHOS. Jl r^AHILL,ALLIANCE BUILDINGS,

I QUEEN-ST., opposite Fort-st.• Tel. 205.VIEW THI3 ESTATE BEFORE BTTYING: ELSEWHERE.

Ji& O B 9_ A L E:.CENTRE OP CITY—

JIIBST-CLASS •OREEHOLD.THREE-STOREY BTJILDING,

Suitable fpr Store, Shops, Wholesale Ware-house, or for Investineut.TWO FRONTAGES.

Allotment, 83 by 120 feet:PRESENT RENTAL, £5 PER WEEK.Low price accepted if sold at ©nee.

Price and particulars on application.rnHOS. jp QAHILL,

93, QUEEN-ST., opp. Fort-st.

"OAREPARE XpKTATEJ.ON THE EASTERLY SLOPE! OF ONE^

TREE HILL.4 Minutes from Royal Oak Corner.SUPERIOR VOLCANIC BUILDING

SITES.66 x 247ft and (Jβ x 198ft.1/&W PRICES. TERMS: ONE-FOURTHCASH.Oil and Water are Close to the EstateGOOD VIEWS.(This Estate Is boundled by CornwallP«rk, Grammar School, arid Hospital Rβ-

efrves, arid from Its unique position willalways command high prices, being theomly Freehold Land available in the. One-Ttte HiU Estate.

Plane at this Office.fTIHOS.' -p . /^AHILL,03, QUBBN-ST., opp. Fort-st.

BOATS FOB SALE.fjtrfi HAVE FOR SALE—Open Boats,W. from £8; Keel and Centre-boardTe-chta, from £15; Launches, from £30;■Cowe, etc.;. Oil;and• Steam Engines, from» h.p.-ao h.p—SINTON AND. FIJIBBB,

: HpygEß FOR BA?Ji- ':..F'(>R- SAlißi—#so 'Depoßit, Mt. B()f|ili(—'New Besidence, 6 rooms, good sejetipn,

x 2(X); cisie'eare'f balance £■£& tvBeale and GOl, ,C?ty jChambieEg.':' ■"■ " -'-

(a fejr minutjee from carji):—Residence-'of .8*ooins! and.' conveniences; ■ all(>tjnent Bb' i2§9ft, in gar<|en, efcj .- feSJS:price. Easy tffms.

THOS. P. GAHII/L, ■ ■■- -- .§DBBN-ST. (o'pp. FortHjt.). '"VpEW HOUSE, of' 5 rooms; bathroom,-f-j ' pantry;." wash-liouse," flxeil copper andtubs;.secflpn, 60' 1 2<X) it. £7o .CASH.TfiifIs a Ciieap Popertyi and "well worth in-spection. ' • - . ■ • i/jgi

rpHOS. jp QAHJU/, -'■ •' 'QPEEN-ST., OPPOSi'DE POB/Tr ST."• * Telephone 2«5. " -TT"

■REMUEKA -RAHGAIN.Xji ■- JJ , .. .-.£10C\ DBpt>SlT—-B.eantlful Besiden.ce,'**J-"" 7 large rooms; all modern con-veniences; steel ceilings; h.. arid.c. water;enamelled bath; verandah bock and front;nice Sigh" position;,close*to tram; good' viewback and front: allotment, SO x 200. Price,£890.' -1 ''" •"' ' '.' v ' "

DAVID KAV, ytriiGAK-I/ANE.'jp -J -| f\(\ House, 7 largeowX-LUvJ ." ropnis; bathroom and', everymodern convenience; section/88 x'3oo; closeto irain.' term's "can b'i""arrarig!Sd.—HlP-KlUS AND MAD-ILL, Exchange-lane, 6pp.Fort-st. ' -■-■-' ••"-—~' 'SSsytr '/CHELTENHAM BEAGH,\J First-class m.od.erp' Heside'nce. ? %V&Prooms, h. and c. water, 2 verandahs; goodcorner section; splendid view of ljtangitotoand Channel; price £950. Also, adjoining,similar House, £830.—Beale arid C0.,. CityChambers. ' ' " • .■■" ' "'-

---r> -| fifk—GIjENMOBE—New and Up-to--swJ_yy aate yjlla, 5 large rooms; bcul-lery; bathrqojn, porcelain bath and band-basin (coat £30; section, "80ft frontage;specially built . for owner. Must beleaving for America. Baj., £400.----■ TYLDEU AND SPIEIIS,

Exchange-lane.

jyjT. JJO'ES -gARUAIN; jJPJ7(\ DEPOSIT—Good House, 4 rooms;<*» • " all conveniences; in flrst-class or-der; nicely situated; large volcanic allot-ment, 50' i 233; gooa garden; bandy.to twotrams; owner leaving for the country.Price, only £47p. Balance easy terjns.

DAVID KAT, VDLCAN-LANE.pTR—OISTEHDNGA (close %o beach,&mi I O handy to trarii)-I-Fliae7 rooms aud offices; 2 bay windows;section,<J6 x -108, laid out in fruit trees, etc. Bal.,£375, as rent. Absolute bargain." ' " TTLDEN AJTD SPIERS,' Excliuuije-lune. -'TVfODBRN -OESIDBNeB.•Five splendid rooms and bathroom fittedwith enamel batti and basin, pantry andscullery containing shelves and cupboards,washhouse with copper' fndtubj. patentw.c, gas apd hot and coltl" water throughrout. Splendid workmansiilp throughout,and up to date in every respect. '"'VtHpview i>t Upper Harbour arid Kangltoto.Large section with water boundary. Sitifrated. a... lew . mfnutee from Stanley Baywharf. Balance of arranged 1.,W. J.. A.. TS.OMSON,

HOBSpN ~BpiLprSGS, TOBT^T.■pOXSOSBT." " 'JQAft(\—FiKST-qLASS HOUSE, 5 rooms,

(SrftfcUl/ iri flrst-class prderr all c.onvenl-encus; land S3 x 100; a few yards fr.Qim'sr4mline, Poasonby-rd. £UQO cash,.DAVID KAT, yiTLCAN-LANB.

£*!JK piEPOSn:—P.EMTJERA—Beaiftlfulw'y Buugal6)v, iiisl 'erecfed, "alongsidetrams; 6 very large rooms aajd up-to-datepfllceS; tiled Jieafths "aid grates; widefriezes and picture rails; pollened mantel*;

Ihot and cold water service. -Dlhingir. hasmagnificent domed plaster celling!: 5 feltedsteel ceilings!- Splendid- eecUon;- nice—view.Bal., only £675."'" """' ~ '"~ ■TTLDEN ANDElxchanee-larie. '.-\i|-T. El>BN—Flret-claae Bcaideuce, 5"Urge■UUL rooms, bath, "pari'try, etc.7; 'section 108x. 203; J-acre of rich rolcanle soil (level),laid out in. lawns, shrubberies, orchard,flowers galore, vegetables; price £950; orwith 1-acre,' £J23,— .and Go.,' CityChambers. ' **"mHBEE VEST ATTHACTIVB HOMES+• AT HBAX/THY DEVOOTOaT. * 'STA.NLEY. BAT —-.Handsome 7-roomed

Villa, spacious dining room, batfi (hptarid cpld)"; large grounds, in garden andpi,chard; owner must realise; will take16w"flKure. 'CHELTENHAM — New Villa, 0 largerooriis, batb. (hot and cpld), most ar-tistic interior; lovely sejj vleyfj' oneminute beach; £775.

FOTTR-ttOOMED VILLA —- Bath (hot fuid'* cold), "large dining room; every mod-ern requisite and improvement; gasthroughout; a little 'gem; "land 50 x150ft. OJnrrier eoing South.; is anxioustd'selll ■■"" '". " '■'

rt to ryiLLIAMSQSf AND r\O.,

HOBSON BinLDINGS.SHOB.TLAND AND- FORT STS.

T7IPSOM, near' Remuera railway station—Splendid new House. 8 rooms aid of-

fices; attached washJiouse, copper, tube,etc.; plaster, ceilings; tiled grates; gas; h.and c. water, etc.; large corner allotment.npf PER ACRE.—Splendid Farm for im-3JO mediate Bale; 80 miles of Auckland;

over 235 Acres, fenced and subdivided; 60acres bush, bu). grass and rough feed; handyto township, etc. Terms.—Further parti-culars from

A. CRAWFORD. CITY CHAMBERS.

GBOBGE-St:; MTr~RpSKILIi-TMpdernHouseof 7 rooms, with'bathroom, call-

font; pauti-y. scullery; washhouse. withfixed copper and tubs.' The whole was re-<:<jritly painted. Large section; 'epleridld•flew. Price, £825. Easy lerme. •Q.ARRIStT. 'LAND AGENT AND VALUER,

8,OQAA—MT. EDEN (Smlns. "from 2dc&aUU tram)—Gentlemaa's Residence, 7rooms and offices; porcelain bath; drawing-r. 20ft, dining-room 18ft, wide friezes andpicture rails; tiled hearths and grqltes;wardrobes, linen presses, cupboards, etc.;2 bay windows; coach-house and stable!carriage drive; 2 lawns; flue orchard," Infull bearing; rich volcanic section, J-acie.Easy terms. Owner leaving country.

TYLDEN AND SPIERS,Exchange-lane.

AND S3ON,

AUCTIONEERS AND ESTATB AGENTB,85, QUEEN-ST.Telephone 2682.

OQAA —- REMUERA — Handsome New3JOV\J β-roomed Vllja Residence; p. s.and bathroom; eteel ceilings throughout,built in wardrobes, mirrored mantles, tiledhearths and grates; hot water service,washhouse, copper arid tubs. Large Section,well situated, and on high ground; neartrame.f?77K- ET>EN. — New G-roomedw-i • *-* juse, with, bathroom, sculleryand pantrj. The rooms are large and nn-

iahed with all conveniences. Washhouse,with copper and tubs. Good volcanic allot-ment, : within 7mlu. of Id. section. Veryeasy terms.i?fef?n — KJNGSLAND (near trame) —&*iiju\j New 5-rpomed Hpuee, with p. s.and b.. dining room Iβ x 13; drawing room14.6.x 12; arst bedroom 13 x 11; hall '6ftwide; all finished, quite up-to-date; wasih-honee with copper and tubsj See. 60 x 132jterms £50 cash; balance.as rent.•PflOO — MT- — Well-built 6-d*i\j\j\j roomed House, p. b. and c.; Bousefurnished with tiled grates arid hearths;steel ceilings, built-in wardrobes arid cup-boards; washhouse, copper and tubsj-p.WiC*with septic tank; sec. SO. x 132; a rerycheap property.f» fV7K — COLLEGE HILL, Poneonby —»"''-u New β-roomed House,"with p a.b.; sitting room Iβ x 11.6, with larjte baywindow, dining room, 17ft x lift Bin, withtiled health and grate; first bedroom 146x 11.6; large kjtcheri, prion stoye; hot andcold water service and all conveniences;£—■ S, 4i?»,>J,7!*; 3 harbour■£SSO — RSMDERA — Up-to-date Resi-?eace ot 7 laree and lottT rooms,with pantry, scullery, and bathroom; fiotwater service, and all modern improve-ments and conveniences; detached wash-h9«se;,popper and tubs; Sec. 53 x 234ft;fernfe could b« Terrangea*to »uir jurefiwi'

; HOPfE» FOB SAIJB. '.'.-.'■V« >rnn| — pEVONPORT — Substantially-&•VV tjijUt new Villa of 6 rooms; bath,h. and c; irteel ceilings; washhouse, c. andt.; tiled ljearths; every convenience; beauti-fully decorated. EJasy terms.—A. A. Dunn,63, Qaeen-st. (below Smeetpn's); ~ '-•' ■

n/jo/WSEARLir .JmW- HQUSE. ef .73mi «,0U rooms; dining-room 18 x'l4. draw--ing-?oom 14 x -13, 4 bedrooms, kitchen,batkr.oom wJOi-flower, "scullefy, etc.; totaelied washhouse, fixed c. and t.; woodTsued; section 40' x 165; flower and vegetablegarden; .within.lmin. of pars and easy walk-ing 'distance of - 'towp;ponsonbt: ■'■■" ■-■-.• *.~ ? •••--.

benkett.. and abb.ott,bank op new zealand'buildings,

BWANSON-St:. "Phone 2893, (245)

P <o •£■ ■; '.■>s ;_v-a ; fl.

WALLACE-ST., one of-the .best parts ■ofPoijisonby, near the waterside;:d*lJfhtr

fui ylew over the Harbour, which .cajinotbe built out—-8 ROOMS, every, modern con-venience, hot and' coldwater,, porcelain bathwith shower; patent' 'w.e.j'se.ctifln §0 x Ijf);flower fruit, arid .vegetable garden; within3min. of car and ISmln. io town."' '. .;

•DENNETT AND'- VBBOCT,

BANK QP NEW ZEALAND BUILDINGS,SWANSPN-ST.. fpione 2893. ;

DGMiNION-BP., Deronport —Splendidnew Kesiaence, 7 rooms, hall sitting-

room, eteej ceilings; 2 veranftajis, beautifulpapers'and friezes; splendid View of .Nar'ronrNeck; every convenience; price £875,, easyterms.—Beale and Co., City'Chambers; 'jp /JCK—BjOUSE of 5 rooms and all con-SJrxXJO Vepiences, on'sectiop.4p-x 100;.close to penny par section; splendid situa;-Uou; about" 3 minutes' .walk froip JudgesBay or St." (Gepree's IBtyf beaches. Uβ notmiss this. ."•-■■

W. ,GA- LAND AGENT AND VALUER,' ' 8. KORT-ST. '■" " " ' .

P P B g A li B.

Bopars.Bathroom,' .Scullery* P-'f.-S;

neiA Fixed c. and t, hot «nd coldS/Ottlf water. 7 ".CKA'Ci Tlied grates. 3 eteel ceilingg,SJDZAJ o bay wta4<m».: .Within toiln. of tranw. ■•■>.'

Lovjely poeiaon. Best J«W» ,«f; EE3TOBBA-•DENNETT 4Ng A BBOXT,

BAKiOF NEW ZEALAND BUIIfDJNge,CJWANSON 01. 'PJieae 2893.

W. FloyiJ Harrop) (Ernest S. Medley)■jg-ARBQP Alj'P'HOTJSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTSt' 18, BHOIJ,TI>AND-ST* j

"VTFI>SON-Sr.,* City,'close to' care — Fine!•*« ' TSesti.ence, '8' ropme,' 'bkiuj pantry,sculiery,* congeryatory '20 x 12;' wasihoueo,c. and t.:" patent -w.'c.f" Section •iOft'"front-age, by good depth'; ■wittr'r.w. \LOitt wlSeto Edbson:st.; good views'; price £925.PAKNELL rrr £?7p — Bandy little Cot-

tage.' 5 rooms, etc.; psitent Ty.c; Sec-tion 40 x 72; close cars and beach.OAEAWAI-ST., ParneU — Comfortable•"3 Heme, 6 rooms, c, Venetian blinds,p.w.c".Ylaj>d, *Bo"by*ls4. Lease ef 41" yearsto run; ground rent, only"£&'•j^iPSOM—fttitf—yV-ell-tUllt Honsej 5 large-J-if rooms;"b.p'js.; Uncii press, etc.; sectionOβ x 220; garden. i "■ • "■

MOUNT EDBN—£Bo^—Central position—Reeidencfi 7 ' etc.: porceljiln

bath, etc.";' 'wasthouse;' etable, trapshed,

'■•kflfOdNT-' EI>ES^-ei27B—Pine Beeldence,iU. 7 room*; b.p.s.; callfont; steel ceilings;lawns, garden;-pi jr;p.", septic tank; land j-acre.* '' ' '■:.'.' .■"'■■>"\f"OUNT AXißEßrT—lmln. to railway eta-■»•*■*• tion—Charming Besldence, 7 large andlofty rooms; b'.p'.s.*; porcelain bath; hot iwm-ter servicerTeraudiih front end Side; dining-room, 24 x 14, etc.; tiled hearths and grates;section 78 x 200; planted with, fruit tressigarden, etc. Price, £»26. ■' '•

POX:4.(>NBY— £450—City side—Neat Cotr~ ' tage, 6 rooms, etc.'; Verandah" front;also, verandah and' balcony at back; sec-

tion 33 x 100. " "' " ■••'-. ' '-'TTARBOP ANI) TLJ-JS^LBT.

4? 7OK—MAONIPICENO; HOME, PON-dw lAM BONBY—Neyer been pa marketlarge rooms; pantry, scullery;bathroom, heavy iron enamel bath; diuing-r. 19 x 18,! drawing-r. Urft, bedroom 15ft;office, with dopr leading to veraadat; bond-some steel ceilings; hot and cold water;lead-lights throughout; return yer&iidak,6ft'. wide; bay windows; "2 gables; 2 finelawns; carriage drive; perfectly level ispp-tion; 2ft above road; 50ft frontage.'reserye at back, cannot be bulit In. Allpicked timber. Well worth inspection.Easy terms. Land valued £6 per ft.

TYLDEN AND SPIERS, J

Exchange-lane. ■.

OOfSK IS dirt cheap for a Cottage of 4«S»OU«J rooms, with pantry, scullery,etc.; section, about 40 x 100; situated InGarfield-st., Parnell, within" one minute'swalk of the penny car section. This is agood investment.

QARRETT,LAND AGENT AND YALUBB,

8, FOBT-ST.

LAND, ESTATE," ANO COMMISSIONAGENTS,

79, QUEBN-ST., AUCKLAND.TO CABTERS AND CARRIERS—HANDYTO CITY.

£550—BASY TEaMS-NEW VERANDAH HOUSE, best timber,5 rooms, bathroom, scullery, pantry, wash-house, fixed copper and tubs, gas and water,bike house, good stable, 2 loose boxes,cement floor, well drained te sewer. Drayentrance, "all in good order.

YOU SHOULD SEE THIS-r-IT'SGENUINE. s

PHOENIX CHAMBERS, . QUEIBN-SI.,Opposite Railway Statien.' -

RESIDENCE — ' Veryii-L conveniently situated; Id section By-monds-st. — 10 rooms, bnilt 2 years; draw-ing room SO x Iβ; all large rooms;, h. andc. and all modern conveniences; £1100*£600 cash; bal. 51 per cent. " '"*' (65J 'PONSONBY — Residence, 8 rooms, incourse of erection; steel ceiling hand c. water and all' modern conven'- 2"bay windows, returned verandah, standshigh; £1000; £100 cash/ balarae eiayterms. Card to view on application. (297)VLBAKT-KD., Ponsonby — New House-t»- 6 rooms, bathroom,- waehhouse, etcloldlng doors between dining and drawlrig room; Allot. 40 x 112; £635; £100cash; balance to be arranged. (290)

pRTJaiMBR-ROAD-Hpuse of.sroome andoffices; waehhouse, fixed tubs etc"workshop; califont and gas stove. Prioi'£668. Easy terms. * * (80Oi)HAMILTON-RD, close to cars —WpII- built Bpuje of 7 rooms;, conservatorywashliouse, with fixed tubs "and all necessary conveniences. The grounds are levelIn well grown orchard in full bearlnir Th«owner is leaving the Dominion, and the nrnperty must be sold. Price, £l}o6. (298B)WANGANUI-AVENUB.

_House ot 0:yy rooms and offlceg; Urge frohtafe, laidWt in orchard and garden. Termg, Jtodown, balance yery easy terms. Tale Dro-pert# can be well recommended.Besldence ofV 8 rooms and offlees; h. and c *?t»VThe house is of recent build, with large'en!trance hall; voome are extra!"lar2f mmlofty; 130ft frontage to malL*riadf by°»depln of 210, laid out In garden and lawns:•Price, SISOO. Terms to bo »Kan«ed *W?f'-

■■■' ■' PRopintT*- vpnlSAUL■.■.■• . ■r> OA Frnlt all3«<O\J bearing;nectarines, peaches, plume,

apples; 2 fowl rape, beehives,' plenty wood,water, fishing; pear Auckland; house, 8acres; cultivated; gam on rest of 46 acres,well fenced; 8/6 a week; satisfactory rea-sons.—Short, Land Agent, Victoria"Arcade., ' 9

£300.SMALL HOPSE AND ACRE OF LAN.D,' Vlcjtorla-st., Onehuiiga.Bare opportunity pf getting a. nice' piece oflaud. Good view of harbour.' Volcanic soil.

ARTHUR S. HOLIIBSf7"".'"""Oiiehunga. "•'

TVTANUKIBWA. 'X?7K(Vt-3P ACRES first-class land; all inff?" grass except fc-aere; good orchard,

vinery, etcT; 'House,

_$ rbpms and outbuild-

ing?; close to .'stbrje.'P.p.,''creamery; sta-tin,' etc.; make?a'splendld dairy and poiiUtry'farm,' as the land"is nrst-clsss.: Terms,abput'jjatt easM.' f•' ; *■'"' ■- ' ; '*■;..,.■: 2 DAVID KAY, ''VU^CAN-LANE.r?O(* .CASH (Pal. 5 per cent)—l4: Acres,amiOtJ sult(ibje fpr poultry and ducks;.*l4miles Auckland; tid#l riyer frontage.Hpuee, 7 rppms,- etci a. going concern.Poultry-incubator., Brooder Tools, etc. Price,£585.-HHIBKINS AND. . Ex-cfoange-lane, ppp. Fbrt-gt. , '. '''~" (518). 'D'OMINION-RDI MT. EDEN—Large Busi-

' ness Site, haying a frontage of 55ft toDomlnion-r'd., by a-depth jpf 120ft tp. siderd. Price, £v 15/ per fpot. ' AJs.o,. along-side the above section, with frontage of55ft to. Dpm'Jnion-rd;, -by a dfepth* of 12Qft.I?Hce,"£s £»/ per fp.pt: " " *'■""" ". *™%

■; " "-W' (fi.ARRETT; "\: ."■:r,, fLANI? ANO VAlVimeß,.;:.8. FftRT-fiT.

"P ° Be ■*■ i» s1-T-JEMARKABLx" T?JPH CSHASIDB

917fi ACHES OP SILT of toe richest■"J-•" deac'rlptloii; subdivided Into 14paddocks; all In grass except'a'Very smallarea of biish, with a lot of puriri, etc.;House of 6 rooms;' 2 email'Cottages; out-houses;' permanent wells and- windmill;considerable 'amount of draining; recentlycarrying 400 head of cattle, 1100 cheep,""Bohorses, showing that the farm'lβ in an ad-vanced state"'of 'Improvement. -UNDOUBT-EDLY ONE OF THE FINEST PABMBINTHE NORTH INLAND. There Iβ an ex-cellent prospective' value in this property,It being admirably "adapted for dlvislguInto small- holdings. Accessible by'"water,and wi£hln reasonable distance of railway.For iurtner''pirtJcuiare,'apply to '• .-.

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18, EMPIRE BUILDINGS, SWANSON-ST.

£60Q—SOVti&Y AND FRUIT FAKM.SIX ACRES of eeml-volcanlc land, dl

vided" into orchard of 260 young fruit treesin full bearing, good vegetable garden, andlarge 'tpjrl run, 'subdivided with wire net-ting; and with fowlhoueee complete. ' GoodDwelling pf 7 rooms, with return verandahand all' conveniences. Included in -thepurchase price are a hew Incubator, "whichcost £16 10/, a number of White Leghorns,fowls, and 'chickens, and a good milkingcow".' '■"' '""' .■.-•■;- .•-T-γ:--

Situated one mile from Avpndale railwaystation.' Terms arranged. ' "~r*W- ?• A- THOMSON, - ;

HOBBON BUILDINGS, FORT-ST. '£??%LAND AND ESTATE AGENT,

Cβ, QUEEN-ST., ADCKLAND,BIBKENHKAD— Js'HAX of

~ '6 rooms, "bath and conveniences;iokcmlf Well-buflt: "deep'section... ~£SSO.■OtHtCElfnE Very Ghoicf Biiijd--4-* "ing Bectionei with mast extensive view.SO/ and £2 per foot ', ,-NOBTfIdOTE—Sl'i'lilSH AND WEUr. BUILT RESIDENCE of 7 room* andconveniences; beacU frontage J dose "tiewharf. £7SO.' "" ?. '. *" -. ;--• -"TpjEVONPOR-T—RESIDENCE, 7rooms sfld*-* coaveslpnces;' dinMicrooaa, IS j M.£-775. ' ' r" "■ ■'■'•'■ '■' ■'■■■" "' ".'A VONDALE SOUTH—SEASIDE RESl-

■a- DENCE, with 8 acres, stables, etc.;long road frontage. £1250.' ■ ' "• '■-"DIRKENHEAD — Residence of 5 rooms■*-* and conveniences, gas,' etc., with, oneacre land;' 132ft fiontage. This property isnicely" laid out, and there is room tor sec-ond Cottage. Price £050, '"'■/ ■■"''■ '■'TJIRKENHKAD — l3> acres, fence* sad■«-» partly cleared; £250. .' r"--.iVJBIKKBNHEAD — One of the best or-

cli»rds In this locality; about' W»fruit trees and 750 vines'; -all in splendidcondition, promising an immediate return;property comprise* 33 acres witlj locg roadfrontage fpr BUbdivieida; small'CottageBIHKENHEAD ii teres and 2 rooms;£2SO; on easy- terms. ■ ■•■• ■' '" "'P-A. PER AOBK—cW;*Acres, ring fenced;-So acres ploughed, 1200, acres grass, bal. rongh feed, will,carry about 850 head cattle in■ its • present!condition. Terms: £1000" cash; bal. ar-1ranged.—HIPKINS AND' 'MADILII Ex-chahge-lane, 6pp. Fort-at ' (598c)

QpNVENIENTLY - SITUATaap "pABM,CONTAINING. 280

Nearly 200 Acres in Grass or Crop, balanceRough Feed. There is some 'ValuableNative Bush on the Property: The Farmis Well Watered, and subdivided Into con-venient Paddocks. The ttBSIDOBNCE coa-taine 8 rooms; bathroom, dairy, etc., andis in good order,' having 'been'recentlypapered and painted throughout. Extensivebarn, stabling, cow bails,: implement shed,etc., This property Is 'conveniently situatedhandy to creamery, Otahuhu fialeyards,PRICE, sis PvEB AGRB. Eaey -Terms.

VBWOOME,; H.M. AR'bAIltE.

CJPLENDIb LITTIjE ACRES,». well cultivated, fenced, 230 fruit trees,strawberries, etc; bats and potatoes' ebodrich . soil. New House, just finished 5PRICE, JSef5' cart>ana etc,j: ; - r~<HAS. TpABRE-liL, ■.-...-

---hAJfO AGENT, ARCHITECT AKD.. • VAtUER, .Gtound Floor, H<}BSQN B,L©GS, FOKT-ST.'

:;'/" ";. fpb sai.e. '-,;',■ ■•. •"CV>R SALE, Ftat-class • Timber, veryJL. cheap.—E. A. Perkins and. Co., CityMarket. ■ •'■ - : f£gPOR SAM, 2 sjyllsh Gigs, I Pony XrapTM *?,* kLlffnt s»rln« Cart.—Lindsay andNorrell, Devonport "■•r' SAFES, in all sizes, by best Ensllshrnakera.—Lonlp Lewie, AuptlSneer, VictSrta-Eaat- M207■a- Blcyles, from £5, on easy payments;eT«y bicycle guaranteed; from £1 deposit—E. Reynolds and Co., Newton. *• -y^-1 '"SALE, IBay Gelding, 7yrs suitahi»brick or'shingle carting? or far!S£30; 2 Tip Drays, almost new, suitablebrick or shingle carting, £12' each-?A<ldress L., 2L Star Office. ' 28■pOR SALE, Tar, Sana, Shells, etc.-Ati / Andrew's, late Gladding anaHunter, Eaen Terrace. Delivered t5 anypart of town or suburbs, rail or boat Sendmc measurements of yout yard and paths'I'll Rend the right quantities. •-VTEW CYCLES, freewheel, 2 brakes, allr2tnf i •i,?? riov.einente;'fully guaranteed.*8 10/.T-Anglp-AmerlcanMotors, Ltd., nextaibove City Chams.;V}ctoria-Bt. 'Phone 2805.jp ' °. M \%v, ..." S' "A.;- h ■■' E,.^BEAUTIFUL; IRON BdMAN BATHS, '6ft and':Qtt tori over all.v'yaiue, £4 7/a ■i BAKBB AND CO., lID,

PROPERTY roi[^^

po»T gT.10/ X^KSS^^ings; near creamery; etc ■••;

x 140; smin. from widrf *' B*c %^£365-tL°^rLL:^or^^

country. : • - .WW..fed ei|§:£.100 PEE AcaE-^p*pttoit0i ,*+yV sections, .4diblnlag'!2Sta£fift PER AN.NUM— LeaseMαall pbughaWe, "ring;fenced; house /md pn&nl'ffilffi?l,20 miles from :Auckland;.;n.e^^|^s. <*4> -±W, .68 X- 132;.5m1n. fwe^S«;'£475~ABC-H HlM—Sew Poa» ,' c???:•& rooms and *11".c6»t»b|mEL.™Jsection. A bargain. -~W«F». fMta--t»t»v and scuiiery; i acre lanl »■»

I several town propertiee owningwhich will' exchange for farms ' 'tflw*B<"" ■■" ■".■.*" Teleplioue 2521. ■■s-.Zis]; (jt^''* HA'TOHSefHOUSE, LAND, AND iESTATE AOEM' ' ""EDEN'TERBACa.-"- *"P|: ~£470~hMt: •■--rpoms, 3 steel ceiUn^:iS;room, .pantry, scullery, wasuuoueerTbjSistubs, every convenience;frQin tram; beautiful sectionEASx 'TEllais.:'■■ '. '. .- ;X? KOK-MT, EDEN—We»*Tiflt β-rooniii

.house-, verandah:back a≤Si 1bay window; gas and~rOriolfbathrpom, pantry," scnllerr.~-'w«rtjii|Sffcopper, tabs; volcanic seciipn &o*x?ußs2d section tram. EASX TERMS.-:ci£3FJβ 'TteftinEDEN ' TERRAGE—House of 6'rooms, stetl ieiijS;fbay window back and front;'£bt'»ijcn*Bprater; bathroohj; "pantry/ scnllerij wSS:house,' cp'ppeH tulm, ■'concrete" Moi-vS?■phone; Wjell drained: good'seetion'StfitijSr",TERMS. BARGAIN. '"■■ t:"-"v ?™<P1 8 PB*°-fJ-° of 81 acres, all under gulflr.£?good S-roomed Ihouse, allmile from: school,' etc.j CtU&i&ISSWr'iSLJOINING. TERAIS. CHEAP. ■ wnift PER ACRE—POKENO—Good B«.°-/J-v of 140 acres, 120 acres In:p»i?llacres bash'; well .'watered, tgi(eeil .:jk&%&idivided; good 8-roomedoutbuildiugs; -2 MILES FROM 8TA11M ?SCHOOL, ETC.; "close" to creamery.: TEßJUARRANGED. -"•'■• ' f&M:FARStS, SECTIONS, AND HOUS&g. tatf;districts'.- Apply . .■'■'-.■ :WMmTTATCHEE,

' EDEN TERRACE.A GOODi~ INVESTMENT.

TpOR Q ALB—

Comprising over SO acres of flrttdliiland,'2-storied Residence*,' cuDtalDicg B jSrooms, bathrpom, washhouje, tnbi, cepfcyp'rkshop;' siprerpoml dairy,"eiphilt ffiScourt,'etc.; also another japiise le«Mt*|r|gi:10 acres of the land". " "'■ \" ..'*.•;■'ji\ j??-This Property has a harboij|»frontue:o|about 1809ft, and is undoubte?ef'.the atH:beautiful" spot oh tie: WaYteinats,"u& w|l|>e'\eoia"*a,t'a 'price that will'alloW;c!chaser the current .rate of"■ intereit Dtt iamount wanted—viz., £2250—and?fj|jiiii •--'."certainty of a large increase 'JnJjnSBS ■the near future. Terms if required.*"

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dmlljfjyj lnnrl, in garden,House, 4 robmsV bath,"cowshed,' etc.; ■ splendid '..view;.'good-iMU|i?7ftrt — OBVONPOaT -3p • UVJF -VALtJB'— Good Hous»^|ff«:all- coßvenleaces; nicepaths. ;.; „"X?<S'7FC—MT. EXDEN—N*at r*@KG|3«r>O i<4 tage, 5 rooms; bathroog)nice garden", glasihouse and'view. . '. . *' " ■ '~(1%jp/iopt—GißiEJ'X. jLTNN—Good CotUjßls .'" ropms;"'"~w«rdEil>lj,e.i;-''TtfSiil '.blinds, etc.; section, 60"x lpiuX? /( f^—NIHYTON-HCpttage, 5 BKM!bjith, eic,; Mction, 50":xId section.' .*' ' " ' t'J" sJ. A, J^ *> .4?QKn—27 ACRES, 13 mU« ftoa U*3v»i>U biiid; 15 acres good orctord, I*.grass. An ideal place -for dnekl w<poultry, Tidal creek'frontage. Nlc*:&m8 room's; glass-house, etc.; 2 uiilsi *t|u»Can recommend this. - Terms ari|jMJ.-HIPKINB AND MADILL, JBxcpsjlPMft"opp. Fort-st. ' • , :"'_.. CSffi^

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ALLEGED ATTEMPT AT SUICIDEThis morning the police broughtto the

Aiick'land Hospital a young man named■ Arthur Cobmbes, a resident of Albert-'road, Epsom, who was suffering from theeffects of a dose of spirits of salts al-leged fco have been Itis stated that Coombes, who has loeen outof work for some' tune, and has been de-pressed in consequence,was influenced byreading the reports of cases of suicide,early this morning went into an outhouseand swallowed a quantity of spirits ofsalts. He was discovered almost innnedi-ateljr afterwards, and was at once takento Jaeomb'apharmacy, where an antidotewas administered. Dr. Stride, of Epsom,also attended him, and ordered his re-moval to the hospital The hospitalauthorities state that there is a possibil-ity of Ms recovery.

SUICIDE AT SEA.

PASSENGER JUMPS OVERBOARD.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHRISTCHUKCH, this day.Henry Cranley, aged 33,' a married

man, with a wife and two children livingin Dunedhi, was a passenger to Lyttelton

;by the Maori last night. When in the; Straits, ten miles from Wellington,Cranley was standing by the rail of thesteamer in company with two friends,one being his cousin, who wanted himto go to bed. He replied, "No, he wasgoing to have a duck," and forthwithjumped overboard.

Cranley was on his way to Christchurch,looking for shearing. His cousin thinksCranley was worrying about something,as when he was on the wharf a police-man asked his name, and he heard himgive a wrong one.

LATE TELEGRAMS.A FATAL FALL.

WELLINGTON, this day.A foTemaa ga-nger named O'Brien, em-

ployed by the Union Company, fell downthe hold of the steamer Rak-anoa at theTaranaki-stieet' wharf morning andw»s killed.

IN MEMORIAM.WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of Edward,who was accidentally drowned at Wai-

wera, 2Sth December, 1901.God called him home, it was His will.But In our hearts he liveth still.

Inserted by his parents, brothers, andsisters.

THE FATE OF THE SOLANGOOSE

(COMPLETE STORY.)

V -_''-.' ■ }■ -'■ ■ ';|By -:H.T.G:)-'rs"';r l-'?'"Darkest night I ever; seen!"/bawled

the skipper. V"I. ; reckon it's nothing- to

the time the ' Tallo Ho' got piledup on the Buffalo Rock-! 'UUo! Wotsthat? Look out, Joe!,. We're touchin'!"

Too true! The "Solan' Goose" hadgrounded her keel. She lurched heavilyIto starboard, and swayed as if uncer-tain of her resting place. The riggingquivered and the decking ominouslycreaked.

"Luff 'er up!" roared the 'first mate,'as the tiny cutter again andgently rolled, on to.her bilge. He knewthat luffing was impossible, but he feltthat he ought to advise something, underthe circumstances.

"Luff be blowed! We're stuck!" re-,plied the skipper.

£nd stuck they -were, har-, and fast.Luckily the impact was slight. Onlyone close-reefed sail nad been hoisted,to give her steerage way, but the high-water spring tide had swept her farabove and beyond the strip of pebbleybeach. ■ > >

"Lor' love a bloomin' duck!" cried theskipper. "Where are we, 'Arry?"

"Dunno boss, but we'll *aye to getouter thi3 or we'll soon be in 'eaven!""

"You never wont, you ole casket o'sin! But. don't go a 'prayin' or chuck-in' yerself overside—this 'ere craft issettlin' down steady an' comfy for thenight like. There ain't nothin' to getscart about. Lower away the stay!"

"Gosh! Joe! Wot -a narrer ekscape,any 'ow!" heroically chortled Harrywho was mate, cook, ,deck-hand and infact only member of the crew besidesskipper Daly, and who was thinkingsolely of his own tough skin and itscomparative safety.

But the skipper was already swingingout on the jibboom with lantern inhand, vainly to peerthrough the darkness. Presently hecrawled back, satisfied that nothingcould possibly happen to endanger life,though their whereabouts was' a mys-tery.

And no other occupation readily pre-senting itself, the two went below anddivided their attention between com-menting upon the mishap (in deep-waterEnglish of lusty character) and in con-sulting a five-gallon keg of tanglefootrum which had been consigned as "maltvinegar" ftor the Maoris of- BullionPoint.

But the "mate" soon became drowsilyoblivious to wrecks arid rocks alike.

"Oh, orl right skip" he murmured."You 'ad the wheel. I never done it!"And emptying his fourteenth pannikin,he tumbled into bed.

"Wot a—a—unsympathetic rooster isthe mate o' this 'ere craft!" hiccoughedJoe in tragic tones. But as a gurglingsnore was the only response, the skipperresignedly kicked one of the many cats,doused the candle with the bottom of amug, sjnd blissfully rolled ina heap uponthe cabin floor.

Meanwhile, the wind howled andscreamed through the rigging, but dis-turbed not a planjc of the "Solan Goose,"as under her bare pole, she lay serenelyon her side, well out of the reach of thehissing spray and of the swirling, re-ceding tide.

The morning broke crisp and clear,■with the gale moaning and complainingin the far distance.

Engine-driver Dacre Adams and hi3swarthy fireman swallowed a hurriedbreakfast as day dawned. They lefttheir bush shanty in ill-humoured haste,for well they knew that the storm andflood must have caused them many aweary lift that day. Right there in theheart of the bush great trunks wereblown over the line, and the wreckingresults of washouts were in unwelcomeevidence farther ahead.

They stoked their "loco" furnace andquickly hitched up the trucks bearingthe previous day's quota of logs for thedistant mill.

"The climate of this 'ere country ischangin'!" remarked Dacre as he kickeda gnarled Rata fork from the jamb ofthe engine crank, "And it ain't gettin'better, neither!"'

"Never knowed it blow in Noo Zealan'like that afdre!" said the fireman. "Nowthe wheels is clear. Turn 'er on, boss!"

And away they went, slowly lumberingover the rails. Every obstacle demandeda stoppage, every washout requiredtheir combined energy and skill.

"Say, Bill," grumbled the engine-driver, 'The boss' mighter sent an extrahand or two to clear the bloomin' trackeh?""Oh, aye," assented his companion."Them chaps" (indicating the bushmen•with a jerk of hio thumb towards the

lofty kauris), "them chaps has got theirwork straight afore them — we're thdblokes wot's 'anded the real annoyin'graft, and don't you ferget it!"Considering that the two worthies hadlaboured together with their locomotiveand trucks for over twenty years, in allweathersand inall varieties ofMaorilandforests, the suggested forgetfulness oftoil was somewhat unnecessary.Wearily the haulers plied their axesand levers, clearing here and jackingthere, now bolstering up a sunken railand now drawing taut the twisted boltswhere the gale had crashed a tree againstthe line; ever gaining ground and gradu-ally drawing their cumbrous freightnearer its destination.

last half-mile to the top of GentleAnnie was fairly clear, as it ran througha broken-out lane of stumps, and now thevalley—"Desmond's Dip"—stretched be-low them.With slow but steady and strenuouspuff! puff! the train drew upand rested

under full brake pressure right on thebrow of the hill.The haulers gazed anxiouslyahead, andto their intense disgust saw abig obstruc-tion far below. It was a queer-shapedmass, fair on the rails just past thebridge, and evidently washed ashore onthe previous evening's tide, which, allow-ing for," springs"and for theNor'-Easterhad been abnormally high. "Four foot'over the track!" according to Sweeney,the grog-seller.

"It ain't no log!" was Bill's first com-ment. ."It is, though! Get out the jacks—outer that it'll 'aye ter go* wotever itis!" and off they swung at a Chinaman'strot towards the Dip.

Suddenly both men drew up in aston-ished surprise as the nature of the ob-stacle became clear.

"Bust mc if it ain't a boat!" criedDacre.

"I told yer so!""Told be hanged! You only insini-

wated as it warn't no log!" retorted theengine-driver, who was in a fit mood toquarrel with everybody and everythingwithin range of his ill-humour. j

They approached the forlorn craft, andBill summoned upall the vocal energy athis command.

" Vessel ahoyI" Iμ roared.

"All drownded, I •expect" said Daere,moderatinghie rage, and mournfully shak-ing his head- "PoEe.blbke/g;"

But Uis' finer feelings''rapidly 'wanedas two shaggy heads thrust themselvesinto view above 'the port .gunwale.

"Bliniey!" exclaimed Bill, as thestranded sailors gazed ''around withmouths agape. "Blimey!' They've gonebarmy!"; • . •-■. ; < ~- ~,\

And indeed his remark appeared to b>;justified. Skippe.r Daly hadvawakened-atthe bushman's hail, and he. in turn hadaroused the mate. As they, clambered ondeck their astonishment at findingthe cutter lying across a . railwaytrack at the mouth of a bush creekfairly bereft them of speech and of rati-onal thought. The alcoholic fumes haddisturbed their steadiness, and as theystared at the surroundings and at thetwo enraged bushmen, they., strongly re-sembled marine Rip Van- Winkles of adishevelled end somewhat • distractedtype- -. V ■,

But forceful bush language rapidly re-stored their senses. ■ '■

"Where /the -planets are you mouldyporpoises fired from?" demanded.the en-gine-driver.

"We're the cutter Solan Goose, my che-rubs!" responded Harry. "Bound fromAuckland to Bullion Point, loadedwith ""Shut up!" and the skipper kicked thegarrulous mate to one side.

"I'm thecapting of this 'ere ship! Watyer want a-djsturbin' peaceful ship-wrecked sailors for; eh, old bark-face?"., "I don't stand no. clack from a lump o,sodden Tope-yarn like you," retortedDacre.' "Buckup an, shift yer dials outerthat, an' lumber that there''consumptivewindjammer' outer this, or. I'll bore ahole through its rotten planks with mcinjin, an, use the chips for kindlere!"

The skipper gasped, but quickly recov-ered, and assisted his mate in conjuringup lurid and withering language descrip-tive of the busfimen, their"-engine anditheir tramline, casually suggesting per-isonal insinuations regarding.the improba-bility of the two landsmen being able toproduce satisfactory birth certificates.

"Any'ow," concluded the wrathfulDaly, when his mate had lost himself inrhetorical tautology. "Any'ow, we'reSail an' you're Steam, an' the Hact o'Parliament says as 'ow Steam must giveway to canvas on the wide ocean an' innarrer -waters, an, besides—'■—" ■, "Oh, shut up, or I'll punch yer nosethrough to yer back 'air!" shouted Dacrein reply. "I'll give yer just two minutesto start shiftin' this slimy ole skin o'barnacles back inter the water. D'ye'ear ?"

"Wot'll yer do if I don't?'!"Look 'ere, ole Saltpork, my ingine 'as

bust up a thousand foot kauri log aforenow, an' onst upon a time she cleared asolid rimu shantyoff the face of theearththough she 'ad left the metals. So ifyer thinks she can't turn__that blisteringwashtub o' yours inter a shower o' fall-in' splinters with one swoop down this'ere gully, my name ain't Adams, seeI"

The mate was about to speak, but Joepromptly silenced him.

"Youwill, eh" said theskipper. "You'llbust my craft, will yer? Very well, bust'er! But I reckon yell get a surprise,matey! Have a cut at it, chummy! Sayyer prayers an' set yer clatterin' sausage-machine a-thumpin' down the 'ill, an'stand by to sort yer bloomin' mizzensteam-gauge from out the soot o' thechimbley's bowels!"

Dacre never said a word. He tappedhis companion on the shoulder, and to-gether they strode away to fulfil the fatalthreat.

"Better sign yer wills," shouted thefireman over his shoulder. "An' leave thesplinters to mc missus for firewood!"

" 'Arry," said the skipper, after a longand thoughtful pause. "Get the ship'spapers and log, mc boy. We'll retirewith dignerty to the top side o' this 'eregully, an' stand by to watch the biggestcircus an' free funeral ye ever set eyeson. Skake-a-leg! They're fakin' thebulljine! Come on, 'Arry!" and the twogaily trotted up the slope and settledthemselves to watch events.

Presently the engine-driver, and hismate were seen to spring from the engineas she started off. This safety-seekingdesertion drew forth derisive oflaughter from the spectators on the op-posite side.

"Desecration's the betterpart o' valyer,eh, 'Arry?" said tKe skipper. But as theoncoming train gathered momentum, theexcitement was too intense to admit ofthe mate's criticism of quotations.

Exactly what happened is best told inJoe's own rtords, as he spun the yarn inthebar parlour of the "Auckland Sailors'Retreat."

"She come down that there decline likea yaselined 'urricane,"he said. '"And thetimber trucks came roarin' behind. Theinjineer, 'c stood an' watched 'er go. Ithink I see 'mi now—'c 'ad a chunk o,cotton waste in 'is 'and, an' the blokewot shovels the coal stood alongside 'mi.They reckoned on that bulljine a-cuttin'through the.old Solan an, pulling up onthe jerk o' th Bump an' on the 'ill on ourside. Lor', 'ow she come, rattlin, an'swayin, an' lookin' fit to go through thewall>o' Chiney! Down she streaked, an,'Any an' mc we 'eld our breath. Youcould 'aye cut 'Arry's eyes off 'is facewith a axe, they was etarin'ont so. Onshe come! On she come—an' then "But the narrator saw his chance of in-creasing the intensity of excitementwhichwas plainly depicted on the countenanceof his listeners. He paused, slowly feltfor and drew forth a match, very deliber-ately struck it on his pants and lit hispipe.

But no one spoße tochide his slowness,thus sadly disappointingthe oldrascal inhis dramatic ambitions.- "We watched the de-scent o' thattrain,"' he slowly continued, "with asmuch anxiousness"as the convicted thiefawaits the sentence wot sends 'im tolabour for no wages and less baccy, an' a'ard' bed. Wot! Well, ain't I a-goin'on? Don't interrup' a speaker. That'sone o' the soonest laws o' perliteness.Well, as I was a-sayin' afore bein' inter-rup', we watched that theregallopin' lineo' trucks with the green-painted chunk o'puffin' iron tearin' through space, an' inaboutquarter of a shake of a pleeceman'srattle down she bumps inter the de-voted.ship. Wot happened? Why, youcouldn'tsee the hatmosphere, nor the trees; northe bay, nor the gully for full ten min-utes o' time. The air was that packedwith. fallin' pieces of bullgine, o' cat fur,kauri timber, log-truck, etceterejr, thatyou'd a-thought Boneyparty 'ad.riz fromthe toom and fired all 'is guns to wunst,you would! Fact was, that there cutterIwas loaded up with boxes o' dinnymitean, percushion caps for the mmm' campsat.Bullion Point, an' when the iron bat-terin'-ram lit—when she come plump in-ter the suddenest contack as ever manseed —up went the whole bloomin'show! . . .

"Aye—gimme that mug. How'd wecome out of it? Why, the old hookerwas inshored for twice 'er valyer!'' Thelittle 'ell o' fireworks she carried wag in-shored, and besides them two fat cheques,I got a whack o' damages outer the Tim-ber Comp'ny wot employed them pair o<ship-wreckin' fools. Lor,, to see themfellers "throw up their arms an 'startjiggin, round when the disploshun flredthat locermbtive inter the thin air o'

I'•Mresh-Lor.., |*» abould 'aye Men 'Arrj

Vsine roll up; with -laughing But thieItalkin's drywork. Thanks, I don't mindif I do!" .. - .-. .. ■;- \ '■[' ,'■:

LATERACING.'.' e ....... a '. '. " ■

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'SSUMMER MEETING.

The opening day's racing in connectionwith the Auckland Trotting Club's summermeeting was held at Epsom this afternoon.Tie weather was fine, and the attendancelarge. Results:—

INTRODUCTORY TROT HANDICAP.One mile and a-half.

P. McCrory's b m Lady Wilmington,' 4yrs, lasec (Haniil'ton) 1H. R. Craig's b m Lady Wllhelmina,

4yrs, ISsec (Caniram) .'. 2T. M. Wade's br m Wild Marie, aged,

scratch (Wade)' .........; 3Also started: Prince Mullen 4s, Harry

Mace 7s, Lady Hazel Os, Marguerite 9s,Diamond Bell 12s, Rangiriri l'3s, Norring-ton 13s, Huoa Clair 15s, Mikado 15s.

Mikado was the first of "the limit horsesto get going, but when they had gofce afurlong Lady Wilmington was in front,and showed the way past the stand, hernearest attendant being Lady Wllhelmina,and then followed Diamond / Bell, HuonClair, and Mikado. Lady Wilmington main-tained her advantage going along the back,and. Lady Wllhelmina breaking at the dip,an interesting race was spoilt, Lady Wil-mington eventually winning easily by ten.lengths. Wild Marie, half a furlong away,third, and then came Harry Mace andDiamond Bell. Time, 4.12 1-3. LadyWllhelmina was favourite..WAITEMATA HANDICAP of 75sovs. One

mile and a-halt.H. Nlcoll's b c Harold Rothschild,- 3yre,

by Rothschild—Harold's Rest, Us(Cringle) *-W. E. Singleton's blk m Phylllstlna,syrs, 19s (Singleton) •■-, -C. Wren's blk m Lady Park, oyrs, las •(Hamilton) • ■>Also started: Sweet Patch scratch, Re-

ceiver 9s, Harold Abdallah 12s.Phylllstlna showed the way past thestand

the first time, followed by Harold Roths-child, and then came Lady Park. HaroldRothschild was gjven his head going alongthe back, and he passed.'the leader as ifshe were standing still, the Issue neverafterwards being In doubt, Harold Roths-child winning, pulling up. by a length,, withLady Park two lengths away, third. SweetPatch was fourth. Time, 3.50 4-5. HaroldRothschild was favourite.

PONY CUP HANDICAP of lOOsovs.61 furlongs.

J. Knott's b m Cyrona, aged, by Cyren-ian—Unknown, 7.10 (Gray) 1

J. George's b g Maika, 3yrs, 7.5 (Mc-Millan) a

W. J. Bowden's br m Nora Soult, syrs,7.3 (Bennett) .' 3Also started: Mistime, 9.2; Lady Ferris,

6.12; Peggy Pryde, 6.9.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.SUMMER MEETING, 1909-10.

! ALEXANDRA R.C.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)HAMILTON, this day.

At Pirongla the Alexandra Racing Clubheld its forty-fifth race meeting yesterday,there being a large attendance. Results:Maiden Hurdles, one mile and a-half.—Briareus 1, Kuroki 2. Also started: Dark-ness.;Maiden Plate, one mile.—Tere 1, Arahnra2, Alicia 3. Also started: Bluemount andFane.Alexandra Cup, one mile and a-half.—Frauleln 1, Emancipator 2. Golden Gem 3Also started: Wlnhaston. Frauleln led from

the start, and won as she liked.Matakitaki Stakes, seven furlongs.—West.ward Ho 1, Alicia 2, Master Ben 3. Alsostarted: Fane: , . 'Handicap Hurdles, two miles.—Darkness1, Harkaway '2, Arahura 3. Also started:Dora. i ": ">

Handicap Trot, two miles.—Syren 1 MissSalisbury 2. * 'Flying Stakes, six furlongs.—Frauleln.andMontpelier a dead h'eat. Also started:Weka, Emancipator, and- Kourangi.

■ TARANAKI RACES.NEW PLYMOUTH, this day."

The second day's races were•held In fineweather. Results are as follow:—Fltzroy Hack, 7 furlongs. — Lady Lunin.7.7, 1; Bay Paul, 9.0, 2; Prancer, 7.7 X.

All started. Won by a head. Time 1.32 4-5.Summer Handicap, six furlongs.—Red-wing, 7.12, 1; Timothy, 7.12, 2; Valentine7.0, 3. Scratched: Te Roti. Won by twolengths. Time, 1.16 1-5. , .Electric Hock, 5 furlongs. — Hineko-rangi, 7.0, 1; Te Roti, 7:12, 2; Emblem,7.5, 3. Scratched: Overtime.: Won by fourlengths. Time 1.4.

Hack Hurdles, one and a-half miles.—Golden Glow, 11.0, 1; Drudgery 9 lo 2-Recreation, 9.0, 3. All started. Time, 2,56.DUNEDIN RACES.

P.UNEDIN, this day.On the second day's racing of the Dun-. edin Jockey Club's meeting the attendancewas good, and the-course was fast. Resultsare as follows:—-Mllburn Hurdles of lOOsovs, one mile anda-half.—Coy, 10.1,. 1; Kalkamako 10.13 2Won by a neck. Time, 2.55. ' 'Fernhill Handicap of lOOsovs, six furlongs—Busyland, 9.9, 1; Redmond* 7.9, 2- Invin-cible, 7.7, 3. Scratched: Merribeck. Busy-land led from the fall of the flag, winning

by three lengths, a head between secondand third. Time, Ll9 3-5. 'Allanton Welter of lOOsovs, seven fur-longs.—Ersklne, 7.12, 1; Inchbonny 8.4 2-.'Zetland, 9.1, '3. Scratched: Lupulite', Eacha*Won by two lengths. Time, 1.33 2-5. *"•' jRACES.

PALMEKSTOX NORTH, this day.The Manawatu Racing Club's BummerMeeting was continued to-day. FoUowlmrare the"-Tesults:—"•-.Claundeboye Welter Handicap of 150sovs.one mile.—Effort, 9.2, ij Fasnnkyle, 7.9, 2;I Separator, 7.11, 3. Scratched: Palsano.

Christmas Hack Welter Handicap of 100eovs," eeven-furlongs.—-Marton, 8.11, 1; 'Te-tane, 9.8 2; GoId Treasure, 9.6, ,3. Allstarted. Won by a length, Gold Treasureclose up, third.. Time, 1.30. . . , .• '

CRICKET.

CAOTERBIJRY V. OfAGO. JTO-DAY'S PLAY.

■ (By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHWSTCHURCH, <this day.Play was resumed to-day in the. cricket

match, Canterbury v. Otago, in superbIweather, before a large attendance on anIexcellent wicket. Yesterday Otago made192 in their'first innings, and Canterbury183 for six wickets. Lusk (102 not out)

'and Crawshaw (1 not out) opened play.Lusk was clean bowled without• scoringanother run, and the innings closed tot1241. Otago began their second innings at12.30 p.m., and at the luncheon adjourn-ment had scored 31 for one wicket.

LAWN TENNIS CHAMPION-SHIPS.

(Continued from Page 5.)

LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES^SECOSD bound, r

Miss Gray beat Mi3S Batham, o"-^,a2-- ' ' . 'Miss Travers beat Miss Williams, B—B,10:—8.

MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.SECOND BOUND-.

Fisher beat Upton, 5—7, 7—5, 6—l,6—2.

THIKD BOUND.J. C. Peacock beat E. D. Harman, 6—3,

6—2, 6—l. "' *BOWLING.• ■ "■ .'■-.. •■• 'MOUNT ALBERT GREEN.

The following games were played on theMount Albert Green:luring the.holidays:—.

Page, Haigh, JicDermotti Mansell (s)—15 T Farrar, Moon. Thomas, James>(s)—2-.

Herbert, Johns, Parry,. Coyle (s)—l6, v.Mcßride, Gaxdiner, Connor, Ashton (s)—id.

Smith, alanseU, Woodbead (s)—18, y. Far-rar, JlcDerinott, Muir (s)—7. •Comktt, Webb, Moon, James (s)—22, J-.Nesbitt. Gardiner, Herbert, Parry (s)—l*

Fittlny, Haigh, Meßrlde, Harrison (s)?t- _16, v. Johns, Wright, Oliomas, Ashton (s)—12Farrar, Haigh, Garlick, Ashton (s)—29, T.Kelly, Wright, Ooyle, P-arry (s) J-6. - "Smith, Gardiner, Thomas, Jentins (s)—15, v. Johns, Ro.wles, Harrison,, Mansell

' Wright, Farrar, Thomas (s)—16, v. Gardi-ner, Smdth, "Barrlson (s)—l3.

Thomas, Coyle, Garitck, Ashton (s)—7,'v. Mansell, HaTrison, Parry, Jenkins (s)—23.

Asliton (s) —16, v. Garldck, Coyl*

Chamipion Pairs.—Page and Coyle, 21, T.jRowles and Garllek, 24. . , . .j Champion Fours.—-(Smith, Rowles, Finlay,

'Garlick (s)—24, v.' Webb,' Nesbltt, Mnlr,Harrison (s)—14- . -. :.-.-■•

LATE SHIPPING.i Wellington, December 2S.—lArrived, at11.30 a.m.: Ullmaroa, s.e., from Sydney.

Dunedin, Dec. 28. — SaKing,- 4 p.m.:UMokoia, s.s. Passengers for Auckland:Misses Miller", Gray, Evans, Meedamea[Hone, Ryan, and S children, Miscall, MrRyan. ---'■

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTSDBUIDS, LODGE.

The annual meeting of Court Zea-landia,No. 4741, A.O.F:, A.D., was held in-theForesters' Hall on Wednesday jiight There'was a large attendance of members. Bro.J. J. Mulline, C.R., was in the chair. Theelection of officers for fche: ensuing termresulted as follows:— Bro. F. A. Le-pine; 8.C.R., Bro. A. J. Morey; S.W., Bro.Geo. Webb; J.W., Bro. J. Blackwell; 5.8.,Bro. C. Burns; JT.B-, Bro. A. Hare; sec-retary, Bro. Geo: E. Watklns; treasurer,Bro. S. Bakewell; surgeons, J3rs. J. H.Hooper W. J. Darby, and P. M. Keller;trustees, Bros. F. Price, J. Cole, and J. W.Shearer. Twenty members were Initiatedduring the year, and a most enjoyableevening was • spent, and the court closedat 10.30. . / ■

THE TRIUMPHANT PENNY.'"" "My friend," aa unconven-tional Hyde Park preacher after a vainappeal for a liberal collection, "here isa parable." He produced two coins, »five shilling piece,and a penny, from hiepocket, and held them up before theassemblage.

•'These two coins fell a-talking oneday. Said the fiveShilling piece to thepenny, 'Oh, you're a poor thing! I'mworth, sixty of you.'

".'That may be,' replied the penny,'but there's one respect in •which I beatyou easily.'. " 'What's that?' asked the five shill-ing piece contemptuously." 'Why,' replied the penny, witk

much complacency, 'I go to church faroftener than you do!,"

A SUGGESTION.

A certain retired coal dealer of Auck-land is, in the good old phrase, aitight as wax, but has a passion to beconsidered a "spender" and good liver,never neglecting an opportunity to referto his "wine cellar," etc. A short whileago he snared, a ■well-known clubmanand had him at his house for dinner,A bottle of sherry was produced withconsiderable ostentation and the glassesfilled. The host held his to the light,then drank, and smacked his lips.

"What do you think of that, eh?"he suggested.

"Why—er—very good," the guestcommented, setting his glass upon thetable. " But I say, old man," he added,in a confidential tone, "I know a^ placewhere you can get winethan thisl"

Mr. Alexander Stewart, father ofCaptain E. Stewart, late of the Taka-puna, diedoa. Sunday in Dunedin, in hisseventy-ninth year. Born in- Glasgow,the deceased gentleman saw a good dealof Tough'life in tip early days of Aus-tralia. He took part in the gold rushat Bendigo, and then settled in NewZealand. He had resided at Dunedinfor many years. Mr. J. A. Stewart,manager of the industrial department ofthe A.M.P; Society in Wellington, is an-other son of the"deceased.

Mr. D. Buick, M.P., leaves Aucklandby the Main Trunk*express for Welling-ton to-night. Mr. Buick, who is a verjkeen sportsman, arrived in Auckland osSunday morning for the purpose of at-tending the A.R.C. Summer MeetingAn UTgent telegram from the Opposi-tion Whip, urging the member foiPalmerston to return and assist hi,party in the stoneiwall -which has beetstarted on the Beeves, vote of £4<Kon the Supplementary Estimates, is th«cause of Mir. Buick'e return to Weilington. The member for* Palmerstoihopes to be back in Auckland for tl*concluding dagt «l the racing carniy*

THE ST^ 3

Following are the acceptances for Thurs-day's races:— " , -

BOWEN HANDICAP. Six fnrlongs. !Golden Loop . 9 4 All's Well ... 7 3Waiarl 8 7'Madam Soult 7 2Sea.El£ 8 6 W>ipa 7 2Almwell 8 3 Dazzling . 6 13Elegance 8 I Ben Battle .. 6 12Ambala 7 11 Hanraki 6 121lAdmiral Soult 7 10 Captain Sbult 6 12;

PONSONBY HURDLIES. One andthree-quarter miles. ' J

Reservoir 10 11 First Barrel .9 0'Cuiraguo 10 2 Sabre ....... 9 0.Tui Cakobau . 10 1 .Castadrift ... 9 0Hautapu 10 1 Lady Pa'trlcia 9 0,Leo 9 6_ Pleiades 9 0,WAITEMATA HANDICAP. One and a-

quarter miles.Dan Lcno .... 9 O Fleet Arrow . 8-2Epsom Lass . 87 Durability ... 7 11Miss Advance S 7 St. Felix .... 7 7Royal Scotland 8 3VISITORS' HANDICAP. Five furlongs. I

Armlet 9 7 Mahlnga 7 1Cambrian .... 8 3 Tarina 7 0Salute 8 2 Turbine ...*.. 6 111Knkatna 7 9 Contendent .: 6 10Miss Winnie . 7 8 Waiarl 6 9Devonport ... 7 7 Lady Doon ... 6 7Lady French .74 Hyperion, . 6 7Gipsy Belle .. 7 4 QIary Anne .. • TTheodore .... 7 4

SUMMER CUP, 1J mile.st. lb. st.lb.

AH Red 9 12 Maori King ..79Bobrikoff 9 11 Dlabolo .'. 7 9Elyslan 8 5. rBolIln 7 6Koosevelt 8 2 (Sedition 7 4rNgapuka .... 8 1 Santa Rosa ..73Advocate .... 7 13 Coroniaridel 7 2Maheno 7 11 Miss Mischief 6 12Wauchope .. 7.10 £ir Artegal.. 6 7Gluskerry ... 7 9

CRITERION HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.st. lb'. st. lb.

War Song ..8 8 Goldfinder ... 6 10"Apellon 8 4 Zuleima ..... 6 9Princess Soult 6 13 Wee Olga ... 6 9. ALEXANDRA _ANDICAiP, 7 fnrlongs.

et. lb. st.lbeWoodhey 8 11 Devonport.... 7 11Lady Medallist 8 5 'Wild West... 7" 7Miss Mischief 7 11 Tanekaha 7 ?Tamalnupo .. 7.11 Delegate 7 2r

SALISBURY WELTER. One mile.■ st. lb. st. lb.

Tattoo 8 13 Rlmlock 8 5Uranium .... 8 13 Celtic 8 2Swim. Belt 8 9 Aristocrat ... 8 0

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of Auckland, solicitors for thelbe i of, the wUI of the above-namedjjeCHOEs obie, deceased, on or before**"«:; fI.,T of December, 1909, after which

■■ fl*!£e£ee*>» haVe- tUe sal* «tae.r.&? )Z tTdistribute the assets of the said'?**?amongst the parties entitled thereto,ia (l£ executors) stall then have had|,oticfli this 22nd' day of November, 1909.gg&SB? CAMPBELL & ™OTAg^; 33

' 7 /CRAWFORD,

riXD AGENT, CITY CHAMBERS,%£%" IS REMOVINGTo

' So. 24, PHOENIX CHAMBERS... * Heop*en January 3.A CRAWFORD,

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-■ ';•• for sale. . -..'. '£■: .•■: ■ (Continued from Page 2.) -. •XjV>R SALE, a Valuable Young Pure-bred* Scotch Collie Dog.—Apply Curlettv04, Jermyn-st., City. •-.' -.--,■ $ :-, ,;•-:.; .51.XjiOK SALE, good Shorthorn Cow in full•*■: milk; £6 10/.—Chapman, StamfordPark, Three Kings. 75XJtOK .IMMEDIATE SALE, 200 Loads of-*-. Rich Volcanic Soil, suitable for top-dressiag.—Apply Bos 667, P.O.TCTOR SALE, 18ft Centreboard Yacht, half■*- deck; new sails; even-thing complete:£1 10/.—Apply 202. Karauga'uape-ra:, ■ SJtt"LjMDit JSaLE, Light Harness Horse, £3 15/;J- also Heavy Horse, ill; reliable.—Apply Xo. ia, Richmond-rd., l'onsonby.

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400ft; grand views of harbour and land-scapo. Only £4 a foot. Ea-.y terms. One-fourth cash, balance at 5 per cent.

A. A. DU.N.N,63, QUEEN-ST. (below Smeeton's).

-O QKifk—GENUINE CASH GENERAL3i/O<!_HJ STORE BUSINESS; option buy-in propertyi turnover, nbout £IoUO per fl.n-niim.—Apply 48 ■-VfELSON-ST., near Wellington-st —Residence of 7 rooms, and all modernconveniences; section, 40 toy 180ft. Price£900. /

npHOS. Tfi p.AHILL,QUEDN-ST., OPPO. POROSST.

Telephone 265.

f'O PER FOOT—GK.EE-N-LANE—i Allot-ments; main road frontnges; 50 x 200ft

each. Terms, one-fourth cash.

ST GEORGE ESTATE, CAMPBELL-RD.—First-class Volcanic Building Sites;

beautiful views; low prices. Easy terms.A RATONGA ESTATE, near Remuera sta-

-£i- tion—Good Sections; low prices; easyterms.

THOS. F. CAHILL,QTJEKX-ST. (Oi>p. Fnr;-st).

mO BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS.FOR IIOIBDIATB DISPOSAL, CASH OB.

TERMS — Well-known Property, THEFRENCH BAKERY (two ovens), Wakefield- jSt., close TOWN HALL. Established over i30 years, and where Buchanan made first:winning post. Admirably adapted for whole- i'sale pastrycook and confectionery factory |for supplying tea rooms, parties, balls, andentertainments of all descriptions. This isa lifetime chance. 'Phone iSU6.—Lester,2Sf Shortland-st. f

SUBURBAN CtECTIONS.ABSOLUTELY THE CHEAPEST IN

AUCKLAND.FROM 35/ PER FOOT UPWARDS.

On very easy Terms—lo per cent. Cash,10 per cent, in 4 months, 13 1-3 per cent. ■in 12 months; balance for 3 years at s['

per cent. jORAKEI-RD., FREEHOLD ESTATE, \REMUERA—Close to care, sunny,sheltered position; soil, rich loam and vol-canic; gas and water; paths tarred andsanded.

NOTE—Take Remuera car and get oftat Orakei-rd.

m -jITANDENO JACKSON,AUCTIONEERS. ETC. CUSTOMS-ST. E.

P C S S A Xl ,OKA(\ NEW HOUSE OF 6 GOOD3JQQ.\) ROOMS.■P P»id.O -Bat"17001,1' Scullery, p.w.c.

_pKACi Washhouse,jTSprA f\ Fixed c. and t, hot and cold ,SwOtfcU water.O KA(\ Tiled grates, 3 steel ceilings, ;

2- bay windows.jp K_A Within 2min. of trams. :f}FLA(\ Lovely position. Best part of3JD±\J REMUEKA-

_"DENNETT AND

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND BUILDINGS,I SVVANSON-ST. 'Phone 2893.i (all)

QTTO. AND QO., :11 AND 12, SECURITY BUILDINGS.

'Phone 2930.MT. HOSKILL—VERY SUBSTANTIAL

HOU'SD; well placed on agood section, which Is neatly laid out.Cheap at £700.OFF EHYBER PASS—Very Nice G-room-

ed House; elevated position; section 46 •x 150. A really'desirable property. Cheapit £625.SEVERAL GOOD HOUSESat Newmarket 'at Bargain Figures.

STANLEY BAY—Very Neat 5-roomedHouse; good section; handy boats. -£500. <tSbvON'BOißT—House of 6 rooms, all J■L' convs.; smin. from wliarf. £430. :

CITY, Near Market—General Store, 4- .roomed Cottage; 20-stall stable; coal tmd .firewood yard; very cheap. Owner leay- 1ng Dominion. 'f>aN,PBCTIOiN®RY AND FRUIT BUSI-*J NESS, in leading thorougihfare. Longlease; low rental. Ingoing £20. Owner .1joing to Australia.aOOD SECTIONS In a progressive sub- Iurb. Splendid Farms in. various dis-tricts. _ jFtTRNISBDED AND UNTOBXISHED

ROOMiS to Let In City and Suburbs. I» ■ iELECTORAL. 'ELECTION OF MEMBERS OP THE

THAMES XKRAINAGE BOARD. IDnder the Mining Act, 1886, and the sev-

eral Amendments thereof and Rules and ,Regulations in force thereunder.

I, HENRY JAMES LEE, the Return-ing Officer for the Election of Members of •:he Thames Drainage Board, do hereby 1rive notice that the Annual Election ofSeven Members of the Thames Drainage •Board will be held In the Borough CouncilChambers, Albert-st, Thames, on SAT- 'URDAY, the 15th day of January, 1910, ■md I further notify that I have appointed .3ATURDAY, the Bth day of Jannary, 1910,is nomination day, and the Borough Coun-:il Chambers, Albert-et., Thames, as theplace for receiving nominations of candl- '.latee up to the hour of 12 o'clock noon.

HENRY 1. LEE.Returning Officer.

Auckland, 20th Dec, 1909.

BEFORE Buying a Costume call atDaltoa'i. $76, Queen-fit. SngliMb sod '

:SITUATIONS VACANT.TTTiANTED, Cecil, Lower*".. Qneen-st. .

Girls.—Roberts' . Factory,.Stanley-»t '• ■' M)\A7ANTED, it Boy.—Upton and Co., Book-' * sellers and. Btationera. * ' ■• 70

WANTiEO, Labourer.—Apply Vaughan andPurcell, Market Square.

WANTED, Carpenter for 3 or 4 weeks.—William Monaghan, EUeisUe. '93TXT'ANTED, good Washerwoman, at once.T » — Apply Zealaudia Laundry, 12, St.Paul-st.

good Tradesman, Painters.—TT Apply E. A. Hitohlngs, Amy-st.,Ellerslie. ■ ■ SOsmart Pantrymald at once.—»» . Apply Jlanageress, W. Buchanan,bLarangahape-rd.

wages £1 perT r week. — Silveiirid Diniug Koouis,l>urham-st. Eact. WgWA SaXD~a Grocer's Carter.—Apply toi " X- <-'. Ilobiusou, Grocer, oppo. PoliceI Barracks, Pouson.py-rd. TG

I WAIs'rEX), a smai-t Girl or Woman, for' » pantry; also, a Waitress.—Apply Man-cheater IMntog flooms. 102WA^ or Lady HelpT' » —Mrs. F. Harris, Armadale-rd., Remu-era; third house on left.

first-class Packer for Condi-'T ment Factory; union wages.—Apply,copy of references only, L., 29, Star Ofnee.61

V\fANTED, 2 or 3 good Timber Stackers.' * Foreman, Millar's West Aus-tralian Hardwood Co., Ltd. -Mechanics'Bay. 'VTfANT'ED; really First-class Permanent!' * Board for 2 ladies; about 30/ each.—1Accommodation Agency, opp. Yates'. 'Phone

JTXT ANTED, Boys; good wages for good' » boys; also Youth with 'knowledge ofsoldering.—Apply IV. Manning, England-st.,IPonsonby. (&

WANTED, Minister of broad thought toconduct series of Sunday Evening Ser-vices In Auckland.—Apply Urgento, L., 34,

Star Office. . g2TX7ANTED, Shirt Ironer, Collar, Machln-» » Ist, and Young Girl to learn collar

I machining-.—Apply British Laundry, Manu-jkau-rd., Parnell.VVAXTED, smart Kitchenman, with gooi™, kno-niedpe of marking billiards.—ApplyCMcf Steward, Commercial '11-avellers'Hub, Wednesday, 9 a.m. 107

a good', sound, Active Horse,• » suitable for carriers cart; trial re-quired, state price.—Apply, m first in-stance, L., 3S, Star Office. 110TT7AXTED, clean, respectable Girl as» * Geueo-al; good home for good girl; re-ferences required.—Mrs Ryan, Ilkley Cμ-tase Symon-ds-st. (2nd house from Di-l'arkesj. j.j

A N T E, D,FIRST-CLASS CHEF.

Also,TWO FIRST-CLASS WAI-TRESSES.

Apply ES-PLANADD HOTEL, Devonport.SI

WANTED.EXPERIENCED BARMAID

For Private Board.

Apply at once—METROPOLITAN HOTEL.

Agent in each townof the Dominion wanted to take up

Sole Agency of latest patent Specialities.—Reply L.t G, Star Office. 58rnAlLOßlNG.—Wanted, at once, first-class■*- Tailors, also Trouser and Vest Hands.—Apply Lees Bros., English Tailors, 252,Queeu-st. 54

SITUATIONS WAKIED.,pOMPOSITOR, wjtli £100 capital, to joinVJ in initiating weekly" TJiiper:—Apply; Employment, Box 740, G.P.O. tb

\\7ANTED, by mnrrted couple, Situation' » on Station or Country Hotel; cook audwaitress or houstmaid.—Reply L., 33, StarOffice. 92

TO XjET.. (Continued from Page 2.)rpo LET, 0-roomed House in Hobson-st.,x near Pitt-st. — Apply Linton Lodge,Upper Unlon-sL 971rpO LET, Willlamson-st., Epsom Cottage"J- 5 rooms.—Apply A. E. Tattley, CoalMerchant, Newmarket.rjnb LETT Furnished House, City, 20/.—-•- Apply Immediately, Wachner's FancyGoods Depot, 174, Queen-st. 112rpo LET, 4-roomed Cottage, Durhavn-st-1- near Hobsou-st.; rent 13/.—Apply onpremises, at 6.15 o'clock to-day. 74rpo LET, 8-rooined House, Eden-crescent.-»- 25/; Smins. from G.P.O. or railwaystation.—Apply F. Olsen, 348, Karangahape-£djrpo LET, Superior 6-roomed House all■*- conveniences; hot and cold water; 'goodlocality; trams pass door.—Address L. 30,&ta-r Office. * 59rpo LET, House, Campbell's Point, a■*- rooms and bathroom, beautiful view ofharbour. — Apply J. Stephens, Campbell'sPoint, Parnell. qqrpo LET, in the City, House, 4 rooms and■*• scullery, with gas, patent w.c, etc.;12/6 per week..—Shearer and Eastgate Se-curlty Buildings, City. 77rpo LET, Ponsonby, House, 6 rooms, 15/;-1- lit. Eden, 7 rooms, h. and c. water,'p.w.c, steel ceilings, large Corner Allot-ment. — Schofield and Henley, Victoria-st5; 94rpo LETT, Green-lane, near station, Con--1- crete Villa of 6 rooms and all conveni-ences; rent, 18/ per week.

THOS. F. CAHILL,QUEEN-ST. (Op. Fort-st). Tel. 205.

EPSOM, House, 6 rooms and «onv».: 22/6HOBSON-ST. CITY, Residence, 24/'■MT. EDEN, 'House, 5 rooms, 17/.MEDLEY,

18, Shortland-st. 83QNSONBY-RD.—Two Brick Shops andRooms, good position; rent, 25/ and 30/per week.—Samuel Vaile and Sons, 87,

Queen-st. jqjCIALLIOPE-RD., Stanley Bay, Furnished' House, 5 rooms; lovely view; rent.25/.—Harrop and Medley, 18,

40HOUSE, 7 rooms, all conveniences; largeallotment; 2d section; trams atop atdoor.—Apply second house past Valley-rd.,Doinlnlon-rd. car. 57IMJ'RNISHED 7-ROOMEID VILLA ATPARNELL, close trams; 35/.8-ROOMED RESIDENOS. DEVONPORT-

-22/6.6-ROOMED VILLA, MT. EDEN. Verypretty home. 22/6.

6-ROOMED HOUiSE, VICTORIA-STCITY; pat. w.c; IG/.

HOUSE, DBVONPOiET; 16/.5-ROOMED, HOUSE, GRIBY LYNN, neap

•Karangahape-rd.; 13/6./»-ROOMED HOUSE, PONSONBY; 20/.pr-ROOMEO> VILLA, BKVONPOBT; quite«-» new; 17/.

HOIUSE, OFF. KAItANGA-* HAPEJID.; 13/.C R AND QO..

HOBSON BUILDINGS, .SHORTLAND AND FORT STS. 100

MISCELLANEOUS.

On and after December 25th, a 'Bus will'leave Auckland for Howick at 9.30

a.m., returning fronn Howick 4.30 p.m.—J.Crawford.

JJ O XI C E.

The American Dental Parloiire 'will beOPEN each evening this week from 7 to 9,for the convenience of our country patients.

DR. EA.TNBR,Corner of Queen and .Wellesley sts.

OWNER Volcanic Section, lOmlns. car,

' would Build for approved YearlyTenautj no depoait N* agent*.—AddroeL. ML tUm* Oβ-*. OJ

Holiday requisites. An immense varietyof col gatmen'ts suitable for the holiia,-seajon. Auckland's lowest prices. In-spection invited. Smith and CaugheyLtd.—(Ad.)

Mr. A. E. Harraway, well inlaivn tennis circles, arrived from Du'u-edin yesterday, and is staying at "Car-gen."

-WANTED TO BUY.

WANTED to Buy, small Drapery or Mer-cery Business, suburbs or country.—Full particulars, in confidence, to L-, 28,

Star Office. CU

-WANTED TO SELL.

W'ANTED to Sell or Lease, First-classBilliard Saloon, in rising township; 31

tables; living accommodation and shop;Ielectric light throughout; lease, 10 years;,rent cheap.—Address L„ 31, Star Office. 66GENT'S Cycle, splendid condition, 2 rim

brakes, U.S.A. fittings, lteyuolds chain;new tyres, best make.—s4, Cook-st. 09

PONY, strong, stand where left, doesn'tmind ears, sulky, and harness; good.—

Apply G. Stone, Ardmore-rd., Ponsonby. 03

LOST AND FOUND.T OST, on garden seat, Eilerslle, yesterday■*— afternoon. Grey Lustre Coat; reward.—Apply Star Office.LOST, on Monday, Black and White Sun-

shade.—Finder please return to A. S.Paterson and Co., Customs-st. 104

OST, Friday night, Yacht's Dinghy, withoars.—Finder would oblige by commu-nicating at once with R. W. G-ailuugbt-r,Vlctorla-st. West. Reward. 68LOiarx, In 11 o'clock traiin, between oU-

huhu and Drury, Double BarrelledGun. Finder rewarded.—Apply W. J.Houston, Blacksmith, Karangahape-rd.L>_\VARD.—Lost, Boxing Day, at St.f-* Heller's Bay, Lady's Red LeatherI urse, containing, gold and silver and smallgold heart (keepsake).—lo/ reward. No. 8,Vincent Place, on! Vinceint-et. S8

T OST, Yacht's Dinghy] on Christmas—- Eye; varnished sides, white bottom;anchor attached; reward.—Address L.. 27Star Office. 4t> jT fIST, yesterday, Takapuna Beach, Lady's•*— Handbag, containing spectacles, gloves,key, and purse with money.—Reward, 71,Nelson-st., near Wellesley-st. 64TOST, left on footpath, Customs-st. East,-1- on Friday Morning last, Hand Bag,containing Silver Back Mirror, Brushes, ;Satchel, etc. Reward. — Cochrane's, Ltd. iT OST, Sunday night, on the road fromx. Wyndhani to Federal St., Pocket Bookcontaining 1 £5 note, 1 £1 note, severalsliver coins, and oheque on N.B. of N.Z for '£7, drawn by A. Yates, of Parenga, infavour of A. PoUch. Kindly communicatewith A. Polich, 87, Wyridham-st., City. 85

CJTRAYED, from Mountain-rd., Mt. Eden*» Black Mare, 15 hands.—Reward on r%-turning to Holmes. 'Phone 2670. 100CJTRAYED from' Epsom, dark bay Cob"*e> clipped mane and tail; defective hoof-reward.—W. Jones, Selwyn-rd., Epsom. 88CSTRAYED from Freezing Works Reclama-. i on' lßht Sprihß Cart Gelding- low?_ mYm ehestn,Jt, about 14.1J, brandedno, white paint near shoulder, white blaze.—£1 reward returning to Auckland F.FCo., Railway wharf.

APARTMENTS VACANT.mo LET, from lß t Jan., Dining-room and-«- Bedroom, furnished, partly; nice' newhouse; nice locality.—Apply Star Office. 65rpWO Large Booms, bay window; tiledX grate; minute car; suit business ladies;breakfast, tea, if required.—Address L., 33,Star Office. 71rnO LET; Two Lovely Furnished FrontX Rooms; only 12/6; handy town; su-perior locality.—Accommodation Agency,opp. Yates'. 'Phone 2921.rTK> LET, Two Charming Furnished Front-— Rooms; piano; electric light; 'phone;every convenience; .superior.—Accommoda-tion 2921. 108

TTTIANTED, 2 Lady Boarders, or to Let;Yv 2 rooms, 3min. from car.—Apply Fern-lelgh, Victoria-avenue, Eden Terrace. 53

UNFUBNfSHED Rooms to Let, togetheror separately.—l4,.Sallsbury-st., Grey

Lynn. 84

PERSONAL.

IF this should meet the eye of Mrs M.Campbell, please call, or write, to her

sister Jane, who Is here from Napier, andIs staying at "The Langham," 76, Wynd-ham-st. . . inWOULD any person who witnessed ac-

cident to elderly person off tram carlast night at Franklin*and Ponsonby rds.,please communicate with E.M., c/o J. R.Self, Queen-st. • 95TITATRIMONIAL—A respectable YoungjSX Man, in constant employment, wouldlike to meet Dark Young Lady, with viewto akoT_-_Mr»_ I*. (I Mm MU- 108

SHIPPINGMoon's Age: Last Quarter, January 4, j0.57 a.m. ■ .Sunset: This evening, 7.11.Sunrise: To-morrow morning, 4.35.*� ' HIGH WATER.Auckland: This evening, 8.47; to-morrow

morning, 9.1LOnehunga: To-morrow morning, 11.59;to-morrow evening, 1.17.

Jlaankau Heads: To-morrow morning,11.36; to-morrow evening, 11.57.

Kaipara Heads: To-morrow morning,1.1; to-morrow evening, 1.22.

ARRIVALS.YESTERDAY.

Korora, scow, Isaac Corbett, from Mango-nui.—Ford Shipping Lina, agents.

Hawk, scow, C. Anderson, from Wha-ngarei.—Adam Emirali, agent.

THIS DAY.Karamea, s.s., 5564, Mogg, from Liverpool,

via Adelaide and Melbourne.—A. S. Pater-son and Co., agents.

DEPARTURES.YESTERDAY.

ifgapnhl, s.s., E. Stephenson, for Wha-ngarei.

Wimmera, s.s., 3022, W. Waller, for Syd-

' nej-v ■ 'Flora, s.s., 1273, P. C. Ross, for Gisborne,Tia East Coast bays.

THIS DAY.Victoria, s.s., 2960, F. Entwisle, for Dune-

din, via ports. Passengers for Gieborne:Misses J. Laurie. McDonald, Mears, Glee-son, Harvey, Griffin. A. F. Cooke. Mes-dames P. G. Daveren, Morice, Lincoln, H.- Cooke, R. Sheppard, Messrs A. Hordu, P.

'G. Daveren. For Napier: Miss Cole, MrsBriscoe-Watt. For "Wellington: Misses Cole,Mrs Harris, Messrs Harris, D. A. Aber-crombie, G. A. Gunn, Robb. For Lyttelton:Miss F. Adams, Mrs Kneebone, Mr E.Green. For Dunedin: Miss M. Stlchbury,- Mrs Pears and 2 children, MrBrodick. Forall ports: 10 steerage;

EXPECTED ARRIVALS.■Maheno, s.s., from Sydney; due Sunday.British Monarch, s.s., from Java; to sailStar of New Zealand, s.s., from New York,

•■ -via Melbourne and Sydney; sailed Novem-;.. ber 12;.due about January 6■ 'Andromeda, four-inasfed barque, from New"■' York; via Wellington; sailed- Nov; 30

Atna, s.s., from Sydney, Fiji, Samoa, andTonga; due Thursday

Spithead, s.s., from New York, via Aus-tralian ports; to sail January 10; dueabout middle of March.

Dorlde, barque, from Marseilles, via Wel-. liagton; sailed August 23.Wakauui, s.s., from West Coast TJ.K. ports;

.'" '.to 'leave Liverpool November 27; due Jan.- - j»_ ... .. .IndraghlrL b.s., from New York, via Mcl-- - . bourne, and Sydney; sailed Oct. 16; dueearlyStar' of Australia, s.s., from New York, viaMelbourne and Sydney; to sail Novem-ber. 26; due Auckland, Jan. 26

fctar of Canada, s.s.. from London, via./Melbourne and Sydney; sailed November*5; at Melbourne Dec. 13;.due early

■■- Sforayshire, s.s., from Liverpool, via Aus-. .-tralian ports; sailed" Nov. 13; left Cape-town; Dec. 11- - -Marere, isls., from London, via Melbourne

aud Sydney; sailed November SO;-., dueabont January 20.Bla, bm., from Calcutta, Singapore, Sam»-

rang, via. the South; left Calcutta Dec.4; due about Jan. 17.

Kereru, schooner, from Nliie; 'sailed Decem-ber 3; due.

Ssabel, schooner, from Tonga; sailed Dec-ember 11; due.

Aotea, '8.5., from Liverpool,, to sail endDecember; dne about January 19

Jacques, barque, from New York; sailedNovember" 27,

lWakanui, s.s., from Liverpool; sailed No-- -member 27; due Jannaiy 18PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

FOX SYDNEY—jStaheno, s.s., MondayKaipara, s.s., Jan. 13Invertay. sj%, via the South, about Jan.

8iWaitemala, a.s., direct, Dec 30

VESSELS IN PORT.'Aparima, at Rail-way wharfWaitemata, s.s., at Railway wharfCeltic King, s.s.. in stream.

, VTahuna, s.s:,~at Queen-st. wharf-Inveitay, Ih stream.Coldergrove, s.s., at Chelsea.Southern Cros, s.s.. in stieamTalune, S.S., at Queen-st. wharfOrari, b.s., at Queen-st. -wharfKaTamea, s.s;, at Railway wharf. .Komata, s.s., at Hobson-street wharf.St. Kilda, barquentine, at Hobson-st. wharf

extension

IMPORTS.Per Karamea, from Liverpool: 2000 tons

'-gen-erai cargo.

■ : SORTHEEN COMPANY'S MOVEMENTS.■ * T-OKlay—Clansman ■ leaves " for- Russell,.Whangaroa, nnd Mangonui; Aupouri leaves

rfpr - Tauiangu . only; Waibtahi leaves'for" Mercury Bay, Tairua, etc.;"" Tas-inau leaves for Wiiukatune direct; Ngapahiarrives .Xrom Whangarei about o p.m.; Ka-nieri leaves for Whangarei Town Wharf, "•

Vveanesuay: W mtanai leaves for GreatBarrier at midnight; Rimu leaves Onehungafor Hokianga; Ngapuhi leaves for Whanga-rei Railway wharf. ■'

Thursday—Walotahi arrives from Mer-cury Bay, Tairua, etc., about 7.30 p.m.;. Rarawa > arrives at Oneliunga from NewIPlymouth aibput 5.30 a.m., and leaves forNew Plymouth xt 5 p.m. <train 4.8); Wiii-tangi arrives from Barrier about 5 p.m.

Friday—Clansman aTriv.es from Man-igonui, Wiiang.iroa, aud Russell, about6 a.m. ; Apamil arrives from A-wa-•nui, and Houhota, about 3 p.m.;IA-upouri leaves for Whangarei, 8p.m.; Waiotahi arrives from Mercury Bay,etc.; Paeroa arrives from Parenga about 3p.m.; PJmu arrives at Onehxraga from Hoki-aiga about 8 a.m.; Xgatiawii arrives fromOpotiki about 5 p.m.

# UNION CO.'S MOVEMENTS.EAST COAST;

Wednesday: Atua arrives from Sydney,jviji, Samoa, and Tonga; Wauaka soils fotBlurt, Oamaru, and Tiiiiaru, via LimestoueIsland, Wellington, and Dunedin, at 8 p.m.Thursday: 'Xarawera arrives from eoulU-ern ports.Friday: Squall arrives from Tolago Bay

and liisborne; Aparima sails for Welling-' ton.Saturday: Tarawera sails for- Gisborne. and Southern ports at 12 noon; Squall. sails

.for Xuliigu Bay and Uisborne at 12 hood.:WEST COAST.

Thursday: Ranuva sails for New Ply-moutn at i> p.m. (tram *.S).

Finflay: ii.oiuJcu sails lor New Plymouth,■ • Wellington, i'k-uin, aud Aelsou at 3 p.m.

Tbe s.s. Invertay will berth at the wharfon Thursday next to ioad cargo for Lon-don. 'Xhe-s.s.-Wairuna berthed at the Hallwaywharf"this ulteuiopa,to discharge goal from'Westpon.

THE KARAJiCEIA,The. Shaw-ibavill and Albion Co.'s s.s.... .jfLaraiiieaan-ived Irom.Llveipool early this■~ xuoi-ujug. biie left Liverpool on Octouer

HO, wiiu a "run cafgo ior Adekiue and New-Zealand potts, iiioderate gales with highseas were experienced doivu tne Irish Seaand acxoss tile i>ay of Biscay, leneiilie waspasstcl qji November oiu. J-<ij;iit tiaiius,witli slight seas, a'ccouipanied the ship tolatitude Li degrees K. liie equator wasgrossed. in loustiiude y 15 degrees W., No--vemuer IStli, and until she readied the:' Jantacte "ox "St. Hefeiia tne vessel ci-- perieaced - light- S.E. trades, but from- _.r thence onward to ■ the Cape ofGood Hope, strong trades, increasing attimes to gales, with very high head seas,were experienced. Off the Uipe the Kara-mea rau Uirough a thick fog, lasting lortwo days. Ua.es, snow, hail, and tremend-ous seas accompanied tile vessel. On No-vember 30th the Crozets were eigJited; theweather was bitterly cold, and blowing agaie irom the 8.W., the thermometer re-gisteriug 32 degrees; .Heavy squalls ofsnow and hall at *times obscured tae Is-lands,

_which, although summer time,

were covered with avow. Hog Island and■Uie Apostles were well searched by everyghi.'iH uiid te.escope on board, but noof the unfortunate Waratah or castawayswere sack on that inhospitable coast.Hraiy fc-ules, lilgh seas, log, aud snow ren-detird the rest of the voyage anything buttomtortabie. On I'eceniber 11th, latrtude45 degrees S,, longtliude 115 degrees E.,wreckage was slghtuc! In the shape of a 7-icch coir (hauling line, and as there would■b(?-. uo uiarUs .ou the line. t6 identify the• - ressel -to which it belonged, the Karameadid not stpp to examine it, btft coutinuejdou hoi- course to Adelaide, which was"reachedrtfd- the" 16th of-December, Part of- discharged, end-«h«.sa|led ontiie i7th, as coal could not be obtained inAdelaide, owing to the strike. The Kara-

mea put into Melbourne on December 19thto rebunker, and sailed for Auckland outhe 20th. After emerging from Bass Straitsa heavy SjE. gale, with high cross sea, wasencountered, and accompanied the vesselto Cape Maria Van Diemen. She dropped

■anchor at 1.15 this morning. The Karameahad on board about 2000 tons , generalcargo for Auckland. Slie is commanded byCaptain W. P. -Cllrton-Mogg, who has Underhim 'the following officers:—;Chief oliicer,A. R. (Roberts, second officer, J. P. Gimsdn}third officer, T. W. Jones; fourth officer,A. H. Hutton. The engine's are" in chargeof Sfr. R. Finlayson, who is ably assistedby Mr. J. Nic'ol (second engineer), Messrs.A. B. Crawford, E. Ross, T. McGregor(third, fourth, and fifth' engineers); boiler-inaker, Mr.. P.Lo\vry. The freezing plant•is in charge of Chief Refrigerator Mr. R.

wiho.is assisted by Mr;. T. B. Ridley.Mr. P. Toms is in charge of the victuallingdepartment."

PORTOFONEHUNGA.ARRIVALS.THIS DAY.

Raraiwa, s.s., W. F. Norbury, from New.Plymouth. Passengers: Misses Toms, Bur-rell, Morey, O'Leary, Hooker, Gadsley,Mesdames Gleson, McDiamid, Bennett,Gadsley, Rye, Messrs Hindley, Patten, Bay-ley, Chancy, Curtis, Lemon, Hawkins, Sin-clair, Morriney, King, Gleson McDairmld,Hugis, Bennett, Blundell, Jones, Bour,Swayne, Campbell, Nixonv Schan (3), Rye.Exlev, Bakep,, Snowball, Master Hooker,and 34 steerage.

Albatross, a.s.s., Hbffey, from Waltara.—Northern Co., agents.

DEPARTURES.THIS DAY.

Claymore, s.s., Telxeira, for Raglan andKawhla.Rarawa, s.s., W. F. Norbury, for New

Plymouth. Passengers: Misses Earp,Lusher, Whittou, Halliday, Fyre, Patrick,Mesdames J. V. Dingle and boy, Myers,Robertson, Messrs D. Elliott, Frethy.Lusher, Robertson, Laird,, and 17 steerage.

TELEGRAPHICSHIPPING.

Whangarei, December 28.—Arrived, at4.45 a.m.: Ngapuhi, s.s., from Auckland.

Port Chalmers, December at 9a.m.: Pioneer, H.M.S., for the1Bluffi •Cape. Maria Van Diemen,.:December 28.—The s.s. Wimmera, from Auckland to Syd-n<jy>,passea west at 8.40 a.m. to-day;

OVERSEA SHIPPING.Sydney, December #.T.—Arrived: HazelCraig, barque, from Kaipara. . ....Sydney, December 23.—Arrived at &.30

a.m.: Jioerati, s.s., from Wellington.Goode Island, December 28.—The steamer

TJla passed to-day, bound from Calcutta toAuckland.'

Melbourne, December 27.—Arrived: Kal-tuna, 5.6., from Kaipara; Star of New Zea-land, s.s.( from New York.

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BRISBANE, December 28.Arrived: Makura, R.M.e., from Vancouver.

Passengers for 'Auckland: Messrs. Smith,Godsall, McDonald, Jones, Clark, Ellis Wil-liamson, Larsen, Carlsen, K. Larsen," Par-ker, Freeman, Daudle, Miss Billing, Mes-dames Smith and Jones. For Wellington:Messrs. Lewis, A. Campbell; J. Campbell,Waterworth, Bishop, D'rury, ' W'hittam,Hamer Misses Lewis, Walsh, -MesdamesLewis," Campbell, and. Abbott ..-Foir Lyt-teltoii: Miss Tacker, Mr. and Mrs,. :JonesJCargo for Auckland:- 124 cases'drugs, 45bales cotton, 10 cases shoes, 19 cases auto-mobiles, 577 cases salmon, 20 cases cheese,31 packages sundries.

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TUESDAY,DECEMBER28, 1909.COMPULSORYMILITARYTRAINING.

Torthe cause that lao&s wsistanea,Far the wrong that needs, retittanee,Far the futurein the dittanee.An* thegoo* that toe eon dp.

The most important measure that hasbeen placed on the Statute Book duringthe Parliamentary session now. closing isunquestionably the Defence Bill, whichmakes provision for compulsory militarytraining. The rapidity with which agreat principle may became popularisedand find its expression in .law in a youngcountry has never ;been demonstrated ina more remarkable.way than in the .pass-,age of this bill through the House of Re-presentatives, by a majority of 65 to 3.In Great Britain, where the threateningshadow of vast Continental armies ren-ders universal service- a more urgentnational need, its advocates encounter astubborn opposition which may preventits adoption until some immanent perilcalls into birth by panic a. system ofgeneral conscription For many yearspast there has been an intermittent dis-cussion in New Zealand on the questionof training allboys and youngmen to theuse of arms; but even Sir Joseph Ward,beforehis recentvisit to London regardedthe proposal with distrust, and hesitatedto announce it as a policy measure. Itsimportance was, however, pressed uponhis notice by the discussions at the Im-perial Defence Conference, and he foundupon his return, the country ready andwilling to respond to a definite lead. Theway had been well prepared by thecadetmovement, -which has' attained a widepopularity; and the enthusiasm withwhich the ranks of the Boy Scouts havebeen filled voluntarily shews that thespirit which makes for efficiency abounds,and oniyrequires wise direction in orderto develop, for the purposes of nationaldefence, a military force well drilled,alert, and stirred toits heartby patrioticdevotion.

But apart from the ulterior purpose ofsecuring the adequate protection of ourhearths and homes against any foreigninvader, this scheme defencewill have ai most beneficial influenceupon the physique of the rising genera-tion of New Zealanders. All -who havebeefl brought into close contact withthe condition and tendencies of boy lifein the Dominion know how rapidly thediscipline enforced in our schools is lostin the life of the streets, whereso manyworking lads spend their spare time incigarette-smoking, and ai pernicious idle-ness, whichmakes for mental andphysi-cal deterioration. To get hold of boyeat this perilous stage of their lives'andbuild up their physique and the instinctof order and obedience is- a scheme thatwill commend itself to every wise fatherand mother. How far the State should,extend its functions in.the direction ofsuperseding parental authority may bea matter of debate, but -we believe thetime will come when the proper feeding,clothing, and up-bringing of boys andgirls will be accepted as of no less mo-ment to the Democracy than their in-struction in the branches s of education[provided for in our eeaools. There ie

already :a distinct 'appreciationof thisdutyj attention, for example, is' beinggiven to the teeJh of our children, andthe.eyesight and;:otherties will eventually receive;■ ■ a-;similarcare. Tftuversel service marks a definitestage 'in'; this for.ward movement, and"while doing a good deal for the upbuild-ing of character, it will afford the ma-chinery for a wider control lover, therising generation, and their "better pre-paration .f&f fulfilling /the ofcitizenship., ■■■■'. \ "'•' WK .' '"■. Sir Joseph Ward,however, has stoppedshort of the ■application of his systemof compulsory, training to' girle. In thisrespect .he is not so bold as theMinister of Defenc#and Surgeon-GeneralWilliams, of the Australian Common-wealth, who recently announced, thecompletion of* a draft scheme of nationalphysical training that will include girlsas well as bore. We have not yet re-ceived any details of this proposal; butthere is precedent for the assertion; that■women are not incapable of doing duty inthe army. Lady Grove declares that"ttfey aie physically quite as fit for waras men," and that it is simply "a questionof difference in training and up-bringingfrom earliest .years." In support of herstatement she cays: "In the year 1900women showed .themselves eager to sharethe burdens of war, and even the dangersentailed. In the daily papers of. 11thMay of that year it was etated that Pre-sident Kruger had received a telegramfrom a female burgher, asking if' thejtime had not yet arrived for the forma-tion of a corps of women, and statingthat she was prepared with a body ofwomen volunteers to-iake up arms in de-fence of their independence.!'

A case in point may be found nearerhome, for, Sydney ihas already givenbirth to a company of Girl Scouts, whodrill in khaki uniforms, and obtain re-cognition as- a serious factor in themovement, under the title of "Girl Aids."In view of the strength of women incountries wheTe they are trained fromchildhood to hard physical work, and•with the many evidences of ■■ expertnessin "manly" sport, not excluding t!he useof tne rifle, we cannot deny that womenmight, under training, make efficientsoldiers. At present, however, they haveother and higher duties to perform inthescheme of things, and as trainedaidsin nursing the sick andattending to thecommissariat, winch is the first requisitefor a successful campaign, they may findample occupation even in time of war.They have rendered noble service in campbefore. But apart from \the militaryaspect of universal training there ismuch to be said tot a compulaoTy sys-tem of physical culture applicable togirls, not' only, in schools but in gymnasia,during the period when boys are servingin cadet corpe. We suggest to Sir JosephWord that when he has fairly launchedhis system of ■universal service for hoyshe should .turnhis attention to the other

THE SUGAR BEET.The difficulties that beset the conduct

of business in a new Parliament in itsfirst session, equallywith the unavoidablepostponement of the sitting till June,have made necessary fhe deferring ofdiscussion on manysubjects of moment tothe ecuatry. Among the number a pro-minent place must.be given to the sugarbeet industry. The experience, of France,Germany,and theUnited States, to quote•only #he principal examples, has provedabundantly that the sugar beet is a greatsource of national wealth, and thatmoney spent in fostering the industry,both directly and indirectly, brings a re-turn as immediately traceable as, say,•that in the case of.national railways.Some figures recently issued by the Agri-cultural Bureau at Washington-showthatin twenty years the State's sugar crophas been increased from twenty to fourhundred and eighty thousand tons. . Thisi 8 the result of the experimental workso lavishly carried out by i!he • variousStates, and which 'has*placed farming ona more scientific basis in America. thanprobably is the case in any part of theworH. in this instance Vke experimentsat the various Government farms gavethe surrounding landholders confidencein the general value and utility' of thesugar beet in their utilisation of. thesoil to the bestadvantage. Experience inthe United States,has demonstrated.thatnot only is the beet iteelf a paying crop,but that its use in.rotations is calculatedto improve the condition,of the aoil. Tosuch an extent. is this shown to be tliccose that the yield of cereal crops hasbeen increased from 25 to as much, as'50 per cent, and there has been a risein land value" in the ratio of its increasedproductivity, farms that realised £ 15 peracre formerly now selling at £30, andeven as high as £40per acre. ,Of specialvalue, too, is the sugar beet in dairyingcountry, for the pulp is a wonderful foodadjunct in maintaining the flow ofc milkor fattening cattle, while these Americanfigures show thatas much as.4/2 per acreihas been paid for' the rigihts of x fewweeks' grazing off ithe top3of the beetsleft' on the ground after the removalof the roots.

TheState of Victoria,■whichhas alwaysshown a commendable desire" to fosWevery kind of industry that is calculatedto more thoroughly exploit the dormant■wealth of . the soil, is taking steps toreopen the Maffrabeet sugarmills,which,from a variety of causes, did not suc-ceed some ten years ago< A lengthy re-port has been prepared by Dr. Maxwellfavourable to the project and submittedto the Government. The suitability ofthe Gippsiand district to produce abeet that will show 15 per cent of sugarappears to be admitted, and the maindifficulty that has to be encountered isin the direction of stimulating the confi-dence of growers in the desirability oftheir paying attention to the. crop.It is in this, direction that we wouldurge the New Zealand Government toproceed. The conduct of experiments ingrowing the various favourite sorts ofsugar beet may be inexpensively -carriedout. Some work on the lines of latestexperience abroad ia imperative be-fore it v possible to intelligent^;

anticipate the measure of successthat would attend the establishment,of.; the industry on a .commercialsbasisiTHe. _iid:'.climate said .friable soilthe Waikato should suit the vrobt, andtrials on a 1small scale have already-given very;" satisfactory results;, butSpeculation :is idle-.where" a reasonableamount; of experimental growing' willprovide-'the necessary.' data for reliabledeductions; The Government may rea-sonably be asked to carry out such work.without delay,, and .with,a view _to;themore enlightened' discussion of the sub-ject on the. floor of the:House, say to-wards the .close of next session. 'Quiteapart from the undesirable monopolisticcontrol of the; Dominion' sugar supply;'thisE beet .sugar growing.is worthy of!theifullest; consideration..-. We are some-what tardy on occasion in availing our-selves, of' the,experience of other coun-tries,' but beet sugar is a propositionthat several goyerments," regarded aaintensely conservative from our pro-.gressive standpoint, have actively takenjup much to the national profit. NewZealand can boast as highly intelligenta body of. men farming her lands asany country, but in a: matter of thiskind- a State lead,is essential. Giventhis, and the farmers will certainly dothe rest. We trust that the fact that thematter could not be discussed by Par-liament this session will not result inthe Government deferring all action ona project towards which we have everyreason to believe it is sympathetic.

The, following' is Mr. D. C. Bates'weather .forecast for 24 hours from 9ajn. this day:—'"Southerly winds,freshening; expect unsettled and cloudy•weather; glass little movement."

The Auckland Racing Club's summermeeting opened *at Ellerslie yesterday,when there was a record attendance,which was estimated at about 20,000.The principal event of the day, theAuckland Gup, resulted in a win for Mr.J. Buckley's All Red, which carried topweight and' won easily, amidst' cheering.,The classical two-year-old event, theGreat Northern Foal Stakes, was won bythe Hon, J. D. Onnond's colt Fonnby,

A young man who was in lodgings inChristchurch, and whose Ibelongings-hadbeen in«pqunded by .his landlady in lieuof payment of six weeks' board, hit ona Tather ingenious, though hold, methodof releasing Ids.property. After point-ing out the 'seriousness'of her action

■from a legal point of view, he remarkedhe would see Mr. He W- Bishop,' S.M.,about the matter. Later a young, man,■who stated he 'belonged to the- Magis-trate's Court, came along, arid informedthe lady that Mt. Bishop disapproved of.her conduct in taking possession of thearticles, and he said she must returnthem to the owner. The proper way toproceed for the recovery of the boardwas by summons. She agreed to returnthe belongings, 'but on making enquiriesfrom the "police later, she found the-.whole matter was a scheme to get thebetter of her, and that the young manrepresentinghimself as an officer of theCount was an, impostor. Consequentlyshe still retains the property,as securityfor the debt.

Two hluejackets from H.M.S. Chal-lenger had a narrow' escape frona beingroasted to death at Port Chalmers re-cently. They took a room for the nightat'a boarding-house in Beach-street, andretired at 11 o'clock. About 1 a.m. onebluejacket woke to find the Toom full ofsmoke and both beds on fire. He ex-,perienced some .difficulty. in rousing hi3

"The dazed man Was draggedfromthe Toom, and the fire, which had evi-dently started from the, careless dis.-posal of ignited matches, was put out„by the other inmates of the house. Thedamage hy the fire amounted to severalpounds. . ■

Daring the racing at Ellerslie yester-day afternoon, a couple of accidents oc-curred which,-fortunately, were not at-tended with any. serious consequences.In. the Robinson Handicap, Fuss, one ofthe competitors, fell in the straight, herrider (Chapman) luckily escaping with abruised' hip and a shaking. Just afterthe horses entered the- straight in theNursery Handicap a spectator came outfrom the rails right in front of the lead-ers, and-was struck ..heavily by SoiuSjone of thecompetitors."The man, whosename was given as John McDougall, ofHadyn-street, a married man, was con-veyed to the casualty room, and aftierexamination was sent to the hospital.His injuries, though severe, are not seri-ous. A similar accident nearly occurredin the race following, but the spectator,fortunately, got back just in time.;.A visitor to .Christchurch is, at pre-sent in a quandary regarding the recov-'ery of 25/ which he lent to a .strangeron an alleged gold diamond rih;T. ' Hestepped into a local tobacconist's shop"to purchase a' packet of cigarettes. Agenial young man, apparently' a .cus-Ifcomer, who was islanding in the shop, re-jcommended a Certain- brand," The visi-tor Tesolved to try the cigarettes, andthen the parties entered into conversa-•tiom, The visitor- disclosed the fact thathe was going to Wellington an the.ing,'and his new-found friend remarked"that he also-Was journeyingnorth, -mixhe was at present rather short of cash.,and: if the visitor would' advance him25/ on a goldand diamond ring he couldpay for Giis passage. The amount- was tobe refunded at Wellington. The requestwas complied: .with, but the lender suh-Jsequemitly ascertained that'ihis securitywas .brass and''paste. The matter ,wasput in the hands, of-the. police,-but theyoould do nothing, as the recipient of the.'25/ said -the .money -was lent on the ring.

It is.said that "mason,bees'' are be-coming so plentiful .at \Purau. -as to con-stitute a serioiis nuisance to the residents(says the "Christchurch Press").habits of these insects are, .to put. itmildly, open to grave objection. Theiiliving rooms they: construct, with much-ingenuity, out of mud, and when they1choose the interior of a house as the siteof their-tiny dwelling places, the house-1holders are inclined to"object. No corner,receptacle, piece of furniture, or articleof clothing shelter or con-1eealment, is safe from their attentions..Another habit, whichis also remarked onunfavourably, is credited to the female|insect. When it is about to lay its eggsan essential item in the programme is the'forcible capture of a spider. The unfor-!tunate. web-spinner is stung with para-lysis, and then located in this vicinity olthe nest. The eggs are' then laid andhatched, and the young ones find mealsof paralysed spider ready tohand.

An inquiry was made by Major Hob-day, .while on board the Chal-lenger, as to whether the re-gulations for the admission of artificersfrom . New Zealand -were stillin force (says the "Christ-church Press?'). The captain:of theship informed him that the Navy wouldbe quite willing to take up artificers tothe regulation allowance. New Zealand'sallowance was 119, hut the difficulty wasthat all the positions were filled, and thatNew Zealanders oould only be receivedprovided British artificers . were dis-charged. ■

"Brett's Almanac" for 1910 is nowpublished. Price 1/. Fromall bookseller*and the "Star" Office.

In; our ;yesterday's«* adyertiMmart S*"Bayswater Estate," when r£&**.the: free, trip to the propefty^*,* ■ -trip .to: this, estate will take; bhLv*morrow;(Wedneaday)the. steps, airf: thW\wiii;^:intending,purchased of seotiws anX*opportunity to view: thie:'flieS?suburb. wall returlto^g, \land within two hours. •'.'•■•. ;. 'tS!*,:

•The holiday tramc, on allyery,..heavy..yesterda-y;:. The: DevomSFerry Co.V steamers r. carries??*20,000;people,, and theijforbheri,®excursion steameT3 accounted for'-vS?2000 more. The'. outward ;,the Auckland station carried ,t»^?:these being destined foi -M nx^'llEllerslie. The tramway traffic Wf-=usually large, but completeVretunui iS)not ibe available for a day or ;theataes Last evening ■were.-'taxed tl 'their utmost capacity, and at-Bis Vr.-esty's alone about 200 jaopleable, to ga-in admission. V.;: r" ■

An upturned clinker-buiK: Iwith jib and'mainsail set; wa* fomj :floating off the Ta/maki last :The report presented to. the Fi j

Postmaster-Generai; by the ,'coniiniS|lappointed' to inquire into the Wephfo!|accounts, and which dealt dnly Lvnth thl --accounts of the VictorianYsystemj''Bta{,fed that the committee hadvaiscertiiiiei •■the capital cost of the metropalituf

and country exchanges^,' Sj'that the result of their' examuati«i|-ashowed that the telephone;I'systeni jjIthe metropolitan area alone' had -Unj-1the Commonwealthreturned a-net ptobIof over £100,000, made chiefly uf tSIyeaTS 1901-7. ' The. resultsCfor''and 1908-9 respectively "were a profit ji,about £4,000, and a loss of "abonll•£7,000. The decrease in 1907-eiinaatfe'loss, in 1908-0 were due entirely^to^tiu!introduction of the measure rate «jj.:tern. The. committee' remarked titthe work at the exchanges of record™ •the calls registered by the ■cost in the .aggregate, morerevenue- derived from the - taeagarrf : -'rate.

In connection with, theported from a church in North Sjdber;:an amusing solution has been -'fofflji':The police when looking for the-tiSit '[jug, surplice, cloth, eta, that were iajito h|ive been stolen,' traced, them tr,'-the house of a well-known- and-'iiiaiflji'!-reapeoted citizen, who is a leading mia*ifber' of the kirk. The'good geatleßiijiihad 'taken the articles away "to '-*them. The police are quitewith the esplanationj and;tno'-fattlMr*proceedings will be taken;' 'The wholesale quotations' for buttwand eggs far the week ending Jwnairlst-10th, are as follows: —Buttertory), 11-Jd. per lb.; .eggs-, lli per dot,':A Merry 'Xmas! From ne«d to fool!we clothe the man, clothe Mm-rigtylr'clothe hini cheaply. Geo. -Fowldrj-^J!

,Keep cool! The straw Urn&the article you. want.. h»ye ■t 'great range, including- a line. tj,train does not hurt. Try. pne.. Cm.Fowlds.—(Ad.) "

Dainty patterns and slashing"deiigßi,:Everybody likes pur attractive':S» Jof ties. The latest and the best.T)»you wear them? Goo. Fowlds^(Ail:

SAD FATALITY.TWO GIRLS 1

(By Telegraph.—Press As»oclatlii)" -STRATFORD, this &y.

A cad accident, involving the logg tjtwolives, -was reported this morning, tMaVictims being Jessie Burgess/ iged 21,!and Ada Cheer, i6years'of age.., ";'

It appears that tke two girls• .wm's;sitting on the bank of theriver, near Tolco-road, totli sliced,Iand.being tinable to" recover *""fobth«id)Pslid right down- into' the river *nd\rei»:drowned. . ::: 7

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THE POLITICAL STONEWALL.TO ,BE RESUMED THIS AFTIERNOQN.QUESTION)OF MR," REEVE'S SALMtIi;(By Telegraph.—Parliamentary KeportMlI

WELLINGTON, this d*y.The stonewall which the Opppsitioi •has set up on thevote of. £400 to Mr.-W,"

P. Reeves ac Financial:Adviser inLondon; •■,as contained on the Supplementary Egli"mates, trill""be continued this afternoon,when the House reassembles ';A'large number of members who wentoß;,; .before the stonewall" was st&rtea: hiye;.■returned to Wellington, and the strength ,of both parties in the House has beenconsiderably augmented since.it bMamij| \known that the session was to. be, pwf; 1longed. ■- v.

The -position is" tmderstood to/be-M-;changed,aadMr: Massey will probably/ge?,on-,moving motion after motion fpr'tto;"';reduction of the vote", each time by £LThe amount proposed to be voted t<);ifr.:tReeves is £400,and Mr. Massey is there- ;fore in order in moving 399 motions.f*its reduction from £400 right down/to-.£1. .The Opposition Leader is also srt,liberty to call.fop. a division on f.eiAmotion, and each division occupies seyes.minutes, so "that 399 "divisions wili'teke',50'hdurs and.seven minuies. This is in--;dependentof the timewhich may he takea;-;up in speaking.to each proposal to re-:duee the vote. "

Sir Ward has clearly aniwußcedjto the House that'this amount is ojyiDj[;to Mr. Reeves far services;rendered, andtliat the position in whichwere rendered, was sanctioned b,y Par-liament last year. The Prime' Minutehas further promised; the HdusyHhatU:soon as Parliament assembles! next Jiu-ehe will give,members the opportunityot: .discussing tUe. tvhole matter; 'aiid decidiug;-Iwhether t'a-i nppointment shall: Veie-,-■confinned. Mr. is hot. coatenjk'j-.

this assurance, however,and desir*,that in view of the action of Parliamentin striking out thisvote .when.it cajas Wfor eonsidei"ation on the main estin^r,a few weeks ago, thePrime Minister shall;agree to the appbintment being.cancelled. >Mr. Massey also contends that there,i*;.a mktter of principle involved, .itr-tS',v;the vote, once struck out, should nevet_.have been reinserted on the Supplement- ::ary Estimates. Sir.Joseph WaTd'S':.reply,;-to that contention is that the money.JT;owing to Mr.. Reeves,, and he is not g"--0--ing to accept the responsibility of pJj'iß?,;it out of the unauthorised expenditure. :.

Whether any compromise will b> ar-i;rived at between the Prime Minister aai>the Oppoeition .remains to be seah.; VJsome such solution of the problem ian?' >forthcoming, a dreary and uninterestißo astonewaU is likely to continue.■ No other business will be brought;I)£|fore Parliament this session, and it •"s.*understood that as soon ac the deadloi;is ended, and the rest of feheary Estimates dealt with, Parliament,will Brorogue.

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LONDON, December 27.The "Times'" Bombay correspondent

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LONDON, December 27.i The two battleships building by con-tract included in this' year's programmewill be named Hercules and Colossus.The name Orion has been given to thebattleships building at Portsmouth. Thename was introduced into the navy listin 1787.

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IBERIAN FLOODS SUBSIDE.

MADRID, December 27.The floods in Spain and Portugal have

subsided. Several villages in the Valenciaand Zamora districts have been devas-tated.

Six, including the captain, were drown-ed aboard the German steamer Cintra,wrecked off Douro.

CHRISTMAS CHEER.

REGALING THE POOR.

LONDON, December 27.The weather on Christmas Day and

yesterday in London was fine and mild.Fifty thousand of the poor were regaledin the workhouses, and 13,000 in thehospitals.

The Salvation Army fed 60,000 people.The "Daily Graphic" Christmas fundfor the poor totalled £13,000.

WHEN THE SAFE WAS OPENEDNEARLY A MILLION MISSING.

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ROME, December 27.Senator Patania, a Neapolitan poli-tician, who died recently, was reported tohave left a fortune of £800,000 sterlingenclosed in a safe.When the safe was opened after thereading of the will it was found to beempty.Senator Patania's heir believes thatthe money and notes were stolen anddeclares that the Senator's jewels'wererecently pawned.

THE ELECTIONS.MR. HALDANE'S FIGHT.

LONDON, December 27.Mr R. B. Haldane (Secretary for War)is suffering from inflammation of theeyes, and is unable to conduct his elec-tion campaign. Mr. Asquith and Sir Ed-ward Grey are assisting him.

CATHOLIC PASTORAL.

LONDON, December 27.Archbishop Bourne and the Bishops ofWestminster province, in a pastoral, de-

clare that it is the dutyof Roman Catho-lics to support only thosecandidates whoundertake to secure just treatment fortheir scHools.A SOCIALIST WITHDRAWS.(Received 8.5 a.m.)LONDON, December 27.Mr. Green, treasurer of the SocialDemocratic party, has withdrawn his can-didature for Bristol South.

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LONDON, December 27.Foreign firms holding English patents

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LANG V. FITZSIMMONS.DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGHT.

SYDNEY, December 27.In theopening rounds of thematch for

the heavy-weight championship of Aus-traliaLang had the best of it.

Lang got to work early in the "thirdround, swinging a terrific left onto Fitzsimmons' face. The impact wasso severe that the veteran fell on hisknees, remaining several seconds, whileLang attacked him over his head. Fitz-simmons, on rising, rushed in, Lang get-ting the left on to his jaw. The reet ofthe round was quiet, Fitzsimmons givinga good scientific display.

In the fourth round the Victorianfollowedup his advantage, but his leadswith his left were not successful. Fitz-eimmons was evidently resting, and onlyattempting an occasional punch. Langlivened up things a bit, but the round,ended slightly in Fitzsimmon's favour.The lafcter's evasive work was pretty towatch.

In the next round Lang bustled Fitz-simmons 'badly, tout the veteran alwayshad him safe, taking matters easily;Lang forced the fighting, and: Fitzeim-mons was apparently in a bad way. Langlanded a stiff blow in the face ac thegong sounded.

Fitzsimmons spent the next rounda good deal of dodging, Lang getting;home with a few good punches.

In the eighth round Fitz got the Vic-torian a jolt on the jaw, which rattledhim badly. A lot of clinching followed,,honours being even. , -•,'

Fitz began to grow weak in the ninth,although he made a good recovery to-wards the close.

The tenth round was tame, but theend was in sight.

The eleventh round was all in the Vic-torian's favour, Fitzsimmons showingsome clever side-stepping.

Early in the twelfth round Langcaught the veteran on the jaw with hisright, and cent him down: for' fiveseconds. The old man was very groggythen. With a right upper cut Langknocked him out.

The police then stopped, the proceed-ings.

After the contest Fitzsimmone said:"Youth must prevail. I am an old man.Lang is young. The fight waa aa abio-lutelj fair on*-,'

STRIKE MATTERS QUIET.EFFORTS AT SETTLEMENT.

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SHORTAGE OF COAL.

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MELBOURNE, this day.Within the next few days there is a

prospect of some large coastal and pas-senger steamers being laid up for lackof coal.

The feature of the situation last weekwas the absolute silence of the miner.In a way that was to be expected. Thenorthern coal hewer is shocked to findthat the Legislture of the State has de-claredhim to be in the wrong. No one ismore alive to the position than the offi-cers of the Colliery .Employees' Federa-tion. Mr. Bowling loudly declared thatthe- situation was unaltered. The littletime that he has at his disposal outsidethe Police Court has been occupied in adesperate attempt to rally his forces. Mr.Bowling and his confreres, although tak-ing particular pains not to gay anything,for publication, are endeavouring tocreate an impression that the strikers'cause is not so absolutely shattered as itappears (says the Sydney "Telegraph.").The men, they say, are silent becausethey are considering ways and means ofcircumventing the new Act. Mr. Bow-ling states that he will deliver a- publicaddress in the course of the next fewdays. Other members of the DelegateBoard also express confidence that theywill be able to carry on their businessas miners' representatives, despite theclosest police supervision. Whether tiheseintentions will be put into operation re-mains to be seen. At present the policeare watching their actions in every way.The business of Newcastle is a- reflex ofthe strike, and the city is practicallydead. It is generally admitted that thestrike is over; this is as far as its organ-isation is concerned. And in such astruggle as the present organisation iseverything, but the men will not go back.In fact, it is possible that the extremebitterness they feel will keep them outuntil well in the New Year. Some of theproprietors indeed, while recognising thattheorganised strike is practically settled,viewwith someapprehension the prospectsof a serious delay in arriving at termsof agreement. On Monday the miners re-fused to feel their cause defeated.

# In-dividually they are disappointedand hurtbeyond expression.

TRAINS COLLIDE.THIRTY KILLED AND INJURED..

VIENNA, December 27.An express collided with a goods train

in Bohemia, six carriages being wrecked,and 11 persons killed and 20 injured.

MOROCCAN FINANCE.LOAN RAISED IN FRANCE.

PARIS, December 27.In connectionwith theprojected Moroc-

can loan of £3,200,000, to be floated inParis, Mulai Hand's envoys have acceptedFrance's terms, including a scheme forpolicing Morocco, and other measures.

PURE MILK CAMPAIGN.(Received 8.5 a.m.)

LONDON, December 27.The "Daily Express" states in connec-

tion with the pure milk campaign thatihe municipalitiesof London are striking1000 milk shops off th, eregister after theNew Year.

GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

A German military balloon, with alieutenant aboard, left Dresden on De-cember 18, and passed Stockholm north-wards next day. The balloon and its pas-senger are now missing.

There was much excitement in Englishracing circles as to whether D. Maherwould ride Neil Gow or Lemberg in theDerby. Both owners offered large retain-ers, but Maher accepted the mount onNeil Gow.

A Board of Officers at Washington isinquiring into the usefulness of the firecontrol masts introduced into the Ameri-can navy in 1908. Some allegations oftheir excessive vibration have Tjeen made.

COACH ACCIDENT.

A party of Aucklanders, consisting ofDr. and Mrs. Pabst, two children andmine, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Stevenson andtwo children, had a narrow escape in acoaching accident whilst proceeding fromNgarpafWfthia to Waingaro on ChrietmaeEye, -When the coach was descendinga «t#ep Jull, thebrakes failed to act, withtihie penult that the vehicle fell over anepjb»pkment. The occupants of thecoaifh ■were more or less injured, the"driver alone escaping unhurt. Dr. Pabsttad his.shoulder dislocated, and! also re-ceived a severe shock. He has been con-fined jndoors for a few days, but ia ex-pected. to be about again shortly.Mr.%SteVenson received a nasty ciit over<me'flf his knees, and his sonByron hadan arm broken and one of his handslacerated. The other members of theparty received minor scratches andbruises, and all suffered greatly from theshock. In consequence of the accidentthe party returned to Auckland.

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

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DUNEDIN, thie day.Mr. William Lynch, hotel keeper at

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MELBOURNE, this day.Bush fires are raging in the Kilmore

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SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.PERTH, December 27.The rowingchampionship of Australiawas contested here to-day,HarryPearcedefeatingGeorgeDay easily. Pearce ledall the way.INTER-STATE CRICKET.MELBOURNE, December 27.The inter-State cricket match betweenVictoria and New South Wales began to-day. New South Wales, batting first,made a total of 287, Bardsley 78, E.L.Waddy 26, Rev. E. F. Waddy 27, Barnes33, and Minnett (notout) 41, beingthechief scorers. Victoria has no wicketsdown for 8.GASOMETER BLOWN OVER.(Received 9.50 a.m.)SYDNEY, this day.During a cyclonic gale in the BlueMountains, the gasometer at Katoombaoverturned, plunging Katoomba andLeura in darkness.GERMANY IN THE PACIFIC.(Received 9.50 a.m.)SYDNEY, this day.News from New Guinea states thatsome time back the North German LloydCompany gent an official from Bremen tosearch for coal deposits in German NewGuinea. The officer has just returned toSimpsonshafen. He reports that he founda gooddeposit, but too far inland to en-sure practical working. He, however,found larfle phosphatic deposits nearenoughto be worked on a business basis.The new port of Simpsonshafenhas beenre-christened Rabaul, the native name forthe township.THE DUNGOG MURDER.SYDNEY, December 27.The jury have found Wilhelm Garlechguilty of the murder of Frank Coleman,at Dungog,on November 19.Coleman, who formerlylived in NewZealand, was found dead in a water-holenearDungog. The cause of death was aninjury to the brain, caused by a bluntinstrument of fair weight, and wieldedby a strong arm. The accused is a Ger-man named WiLhelm Garlech, and wasalso known as Gibba and Napoleon. Gar-lech is 35 years old, and it was ascer-tained tha-t he had drawn the whole ofthe dead man's savings from the bank—a sum of £77 6/ in all. Garlech thenshipped as a fireman aboard a Home-going steamer, and was arrested at Suez.There is some difficulty about hie extra-dition, as he is a German subject.

SCULLINGCHAMPIONSHIP.PERTH, December 27.

The rowing championship of Australiawas contested here to-day, Harry Pearcedefeating George Day easily. Pearce ledall the way.

INTER-STATECRICKET.MELBOURNE, December 27.

The inter-State cricket match betweenVictoria and New South Wales began to-day. New South Wales, batting first,made a total of 287, Bardsley 78, E. L.Waddy 26, Rev. E. P. Waddy 27, Barnes33, and Minnett (not out) 41, being thechief scorers. Victoria has no wicketsdown for 8.

GASOMETERBLOWNOVER.(Received 9.50 a.m.)

SYDNEY, this day.During a cyclonic gale in the Blue

Mountains, the gasometer at Katoombaoverturned, plunging Katoomba andLeura in darkness.

GERMANYINTHEPACIFIC.(Received 9.50 a.m.)

SYDNEY, this day.News from New Guinea states that

some time back the North German LloydCompany gent an official from Bremen tosearch for coal deposits in German NewGuinea. The officer has just returned toSimpsonshafen. He reports that he founda good deposit, but too far inland to en-sure practical working. He, however,found larp;e phosphatic deposits nearenough to be worked on a business basis.The new port of Simpsonshafen has beenre-christened Rabaul, the native name forthe township.

THEDUNGOGMURDER.SYDNEY, December 27.

The jury have found Wilhelm Garlechguilty of the murder of Frank Coleman,at Dungog, on November 19.

Coleman, who formerly lived in NewZealand, was found dead in a water-holenear Dungog. Thecause of death was aninjury to the brain, caused by a bluntinstrument of fair weight, and wieldedby a strong arm. The accused is a Ger-man named Wilhelm Garlech, and wasalsoknown as Gibba and Napoleon. Gar-lech is 35 years old, and it was ascer-tained that he had drawn the whole ofthe dead man's savings from the bank—a sum of £77 6/ in all. Garlech thenshipped as a fireman aboard a Home-going steamer, and was arrested at Suez.There is some difficulty about hi3 extra-dition, as he is a German subject.

LATEST POLITICAL.SITUATION UNCHANGED.

(By Telegraph.—Parliamentary Reporter.)

WELLINGTON, this day.Parliament' resumedat 2.30 p.m. too-dayto continue discussion oa the Supplemen-

tary Estimates.The political situation is practically

unchanged, and no one can prognosticate■what will occur, but there appears tobe an underlying feeling that the Housewill sit continuously until the differenceon the subject of the Financial Adviser'ssalaTy is concluded, and the road to theend of the session may be long andarduous.

There were rumours that an attemptwill be mmle to further embarrass theGovernment by moving amendments onthe motion to go into Committee of Sup-ply, but these do not appear to havebeen well founded. On the other hand, itis understood that the Opposition willraise a point of order as to the rightof the Government to reinstate on theSupplementary Estimates a vote whichhad already been struck out of the Con-solidated Estimates.

Meanwhile members on both sides ofthe House who had left Wellington onChristmas Eve have either returned, orare on their way back, and there isevery indication that both sides arepreparing for a big struggle, long orshort, as the case may be. It is sug-gested, however, that members are nottoo well pleased at being brought back,and feeling may run high. Further,there is every reason to believe thatmembers of the Government party, whorecorded their opinions against the votein the first instance, have now come tobelieve, that the matter has resolveditself into an important contest be-tween the parties, and that, under thecircumstances, their duty is to supporttheir leader.

SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.WEBB DECLINES HAGNETS

CHALLENGE.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WANGANUI, this day.Webb not having accepted Hagney'e

challenge to row for £200 a-side on theManawatu river, the Australian scullerhas challenged Wheloh for the sameamount on the same conditions.

FIRE AT ROTORUA.

... VISITOR'S NECK BROKEN.

ROOF FALLS IN.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

ROTORUA, this day.A fire broke out in Goodson Bros.,

goods shed shortly after nine o'clocklast night. The alarm was given at9.20, the building being then ablaze.The fire brigade was on the scenepromptly, and three leads of ho3e con-fined the fire to the shed. A numberof horses were in stalls underneaththe shed, and it was supposed that allhad been taken out. One, however, wasfound in a stall badly burnt about theface. Another horse was in a stallthroughout the fire, but was uninjured.

During the progress of the fire twofiremen and a stranger went on the roofof a leanto building. The roof fell in.and the stranger, whose name wasGrierson, was picked up dead with hisneck broken. A fireman named Chiltonhad his leg broken, and suffered inter-nal- injuries, while the other fireman,named Leach, was internally injured,and is now confined to his bed. Thefire brigade worked well. The build-ing is still standing, but is 'gutted amicharred. The fire is supposed to havestarted in the base of the building. Noone had been in the building since Sat-urday. The upper storey contained alarge quantity of oats and chaff, and aquantity of goods was stored in thelower storey. Everything was damagedby fire and water. Goodson Bros, areheavy losers. It was a calm night;otherwise ±he fire must have proved avery disastrous one, as the building isin close proximity to a block of build-ings in Fenton-street. The salvagecorps did good work, and rescued awagon-load of wool, which the flameshad reached.

LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPSTOURNAMENT CONTINUED.

The annual, championship meeting ofthe New Zealand Lawn Tennis Associa-tion was continued at the Eden and Ep-som Court yesterday after the "Star"■went to Press, and again to-day. Con-ditions thismorning were much the sameas yesterday, a ihigh. southerly wind in-terfering considerably with play. Fol-lowing are additional results:—

MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.A. F. Wilding 'beat W. A. Brown, 6—2,

6—o, 6—o.G. Ebbett beat A. J. Black, 6—o, 6 46—2.

LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES!Miss A. Gray beat. Miss R. Wellwood4—o, 6-—4, 6—4.Miss Powdrell beat Mies P. Gorrie,6—o, 6—l.Miss Baird beat Miss Cock, 6—4, 4—6,6—3.Miss Batham beat Miss K. Braith-waite, 6—2, 6—3.Mass Eileen Wellwood Ibeait Mα Coo-

per, B—6, o—4.SECOND HOUND.

Miss N.unneley beat Miss Eileen Well-<wood, 6—l, 6—2.MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES.A. S. Moody and H. L. Robson beat

A. J. Black and G. H. Baker, 6—3, B—6,7—5.F. Wilding and A. F. Wilding beat

Henderson and. Maddison, C—o, 6—o,6—3.

Grigson and Alan Brown beat Mor-ipeth and L. M. Hawkins, 6—4, 4—6, 6—2,6—3.

F. M. B. Fisher and J. C. Peacock beatF. S. Shirriffs and H. E. G. Smith, 6—o,6—O, 6—l.

H. W. Brown and J. C. Blair beat E.'Hd'okson and J. P. Grossmann, 10—8,6—4, o—3.SECOND BoUNU.

Moody and Robson beat Collins andHarmann, 6—3, 6—2, 6—2.

F. Wilding and A. F. Wilding beat Dr.Keith and C. Heather, 9—7, 6—4, 6—l.COMBINED DOUBLES.

Miss Powdrell and E. Hickeon beatMiss E. Martin and Hanna, 6—l, 6—o.

Miss Nunneleyand A. F. Wilding beatMiss G. Gorrie and S. Upton, 6—o, 6—2.

Miss Williams and J. C. Blair beatMies Nevil and Shirriffs, 6—3, 6—2.

Miss O. Bias and Henderson ibeat MisaEva Wellwood and Maddison, 6—3, 7—5.

MEN'S CHAMPION SINGLES.SECOND ROUND.

G. Ebbett beat Grossmann, 6—3, 6—2,6—l. This was also rather a runawaymatch, the Hawke's Bay player beingfax .too steady and active far the otherman. He smashed volleys very effec-tively and showed very few weak spots.Grossmann was toy no means accurate,and seemed to have very little chanceagainst hie opponent.

A. Wilding beat J. C. Blair, 6—2, o—s,3—6, 6—3. Blair made a very creditableshowing against the champion, hittingbard and placing well from the back lineand volleying when the chance came.He thoroughly deserved the set he won;.but Wilding'evidently had the game wellunder control. His back line play wasadmirably accurate and well judged, andhe was able to force the game when heneeded an extra point. In the last sethe had an easy win.

R. D. Hannan heat H. J.Webber, 6—3,6—4, 4—o, 6—2. Webber fought hard,but the veteran ex-champion had alwayssomething .to spare. His drives weresometimes quite first-class, and he hasvery little in the way of tactics to learn(from the younger generation.

Dr. H. Keith beat A. S. C. Brown,4—6, 6—4, 6—3, 6—3. Brown did rather'better than usual against his opponent,but the doctor's .clever cut stroke to hisfeet and persistent and accurate lobbing■told their tale. Brown drove well andgot in some hard smashes, ibut his aver-age was not so high as Keith's.

J. C. Peacock beat H. S. Robson, 6—l,6-r-O, 6—o. Roteon was not on his gameto-day, and could, not expect to makemuch headway against Peacock's exper-ience and 'brilliancycombined.

L. Hawkins beatjH. Henderson, 6—3,6—o, 6—l, an easy win. The Welling-ton man is accurate and plays a veryjudicious game.

H. Brown beat P. Hanna, 6—2, 6—l,6—l. Brown's forehand drive <was muchin evidence, and Hanna is far too reck-less and erratic "to do much against it.

LADIES' CHAMPION DOUBLES.FIBST BOUND.

Miss R. Wellwood and Mass Troversbeat Miss Batham and Miss Cock, 6—4,6—i. The winners are a very powerfulcombination, both hitting. hard, andshould go near the final.*

LADIES, CHAMPION SINGLES.SECOND BoTJKD.

Mas Powdirell beat Mine Baird, β-ft6—2. MissPovvdrell is in good foma, andh«r match with Ml*e Nunneley whenth-qrmeet should 9» ynH -ffnr*Ti niilnj-r.

THE PLUNKET SHIELD.WELLINGTOIf V. AUCKLAND.

YESTERDAY'S PLAY.When Wellington's first inning's score

in their match, against Auckland on theDomain yesterday stood,at 112 for eightwickets, Keif replaced Olliff and sentdown a maiden over to IJrice. Howdenalso bowled a maiden,, and then Bricerelieved the monotony By hitting Relffor one. A couple of byes and a singleto Brice resulted off.Howden's next, thesame batsman hitting another off Relf.Howden was hit for two singles byBrice and one by Rogers, and then hespread Roger's stumps, thebatsman feel-ing forward for a leg break, which wasthere all right; 134—9—8. Upham waslast man. Brice continued to score, hit-ting a singleoff Relf, and a fine off driveto the boundary, and a net single to leg.off Howden. Relf ended the innings byknocking Brice's leg stump loose. Tlr»batsman had played a useful lively innings for 23 runs.

AUCKLAND FIRST INNINGS.Auckland went in to bat at' 3.35, An-

thony and Hemus being the first pair-Rogers and Upham were entrusted withbowling, and Hemus opened to Upham,pulling his second ball to the on for three.Anthony placedhis last neatly in the slipsfor a single. Rogers' first over was amaiden, as was Upham's next, and thenAnthony snicked Rogers to leg for three.Next he drove Upham for a single, andHemus pulled him to square leg for an-other, bringing ten up. Rogers began hisnext over by bowling Anthony, beatinghim all the way. 10—I—6.1—6. Mason part-neredHemus, and ran a bye off thenextball. Hemus drove the last ball of theover for a couple. Upham clean bowledMason with his second ball. 13—2—o.Sale filled the breach, and opened his ac-count with a pretty leg glance for two.Hemusstole a single offRogers, and thenSale was made a present of four throughan overthrow. Sale made'another singleand Hemus closed the over by squarecutting to the boundary, bringing 25 up.

Both batsmen scored a single, off Up-ham. Three singles were knocked offRogers' six, and then came the after-noon tea adjournment, the telegraphshowing 30. Resuming, Hemus drew ashort one fromUplamfor a single, whichexample Sale followed with exactly thesame stroke. A bye was run off Upham'snext over, and then Heraus losthis wickettrying to draw a good length one fromRogers. 33—3—5.

' Olliff, the next man, was almost outoff Rogers' second, which he tapped upjust out of reach of Williams, thewicket-keeper. Upham bowled a maiden, andone of Rogers' passed the wicket-keeper, jcounting four to Auckland. Sale patted jUpham to leg for one, and Olliff scoredhis first runs with a boundary hit toleg off the same over, bringing 40 up.IA well-placed one past cover by Sale |from the other end, two risky singles by jOlliff, and a leg-bye, all off Rogers,brought the total to 50. Sale snicked a jleg ball from Upham for four, and fol-lowed it up with a single. Rogers wasnow. being too well appreciated by thejbatsmen, and he was replaced by Monag-han. gale hit a three and Olliff oneoff the new man's first over. Nothingresulted from Upham's next, but a singleto Sale and a three to Olliff came fromMonaghan. Olliff hit a couple off Up-ham, and the next, a fast straight one,which kept low, settled him, fend thescore read 64—4—12.

Brooke-Smith, who followed, beganwith a single, which Sale followed witha brace. Brooke-Smith hit a boundaryoff Monaghan's first, a three offhis fifth,and Sale a boundary off his last. Threesingles off the fast bowler brought 80up for 70 minutes' play. Gibbs, a left-hander, relieved Monaghan, and Sale hithim to leg for two, and then to long-onfor three. He followedby placing a shortone from Upham for a single, and hisskipper drew the next one for a couple,bringing 90 up. Three byes, a single toBrooke-Smith, a three to Sale, and twolate cuts for four by Broose-Smith, alloff Gibbs, brought the century up for90 minutes' play. Sale made four witha perfect off drive from the fast man,all the score of the over. Gibbs' next costthree single and a boundary, one singleand four goingto Sale's credit.

Brice took Upham's end, and sentdown an over with which Brooke-Smithcould do no better than a risky singleoff the last ball. Coberoft went on atthe other end to bowl lobs, of whichSmith chose the last to hook to the on-boundary—l2o runs for 100 minutes'play. Brice's first ran past for four,Sale scored a single, and Brooke-Smitha four and a three, both snicks—l 2fromthe over, and 130 up. Smith hookedCoberoft for a single, and then Salepassed his half-century with a square-leg stroke for four. Three singles offthe same bowler, and Wellington's totalwas passed after 110 minutes of play.Sale cut Brice through the slips for four,and Brooke-Smith added a single. Rogerswent back to replace Coberoft, but thescoring went on—a single to Sale, andfour for a square-leg boundary hit toSmith, being recorded—offhis half dozen.A leg-bye and three singles came fromBriee, and then three from Rogers.Smith had hard lines in getting his> legin front of one from Brice when just onthe eve of hia half century and was out161—5—46.

Smith's innings was the brightest ofthe day. He went straight for the bow-ling when he went in, and, with Sale,very soon knocked the length off it: Relf,who followed him, sent his first ballfrom .Rogers to leg for three with acharacteristic stroke, and was immedi-ately comfortable. However, he verysoon lost his partner Sale, who failed todraw a straight one from Brice and wasout Ibw. 168—6—66.Sale played a vigorous but safe inn-ings, marked by flashes of brilliancy, ex-celled not even by his brilliant partnerat the wickets, Brooke-Smith. Laws afast bowler, went on vice Rogers andbowled at Relf, who was partnered byTaylor, in rapidly failing light. Thebatsmen, however, managed to get onewar,™ the leg toimd*ry» making thetotal 172*,

TO-DAY'S PLAY.Taylor and Relf resumed to the bowl-

ing of Monaghan and Brice. A coupleof byes were run off Monaghan's thirdball, and Taylor began with a clean off-drive for one. Two more byes wererun off this last ball. After Brice hadbowled a maiden over, Relf put a fulltoss on the off from Monaghan throughthe slips for a single, and Taylor droven*m for another. The batemen changedends for a bye from Brice and againfor a legbye. Relf drove Monaghan fora single, Taylor pulled him for three,and Relf square cut a loose one for four—eight from the oven Eight byes wererun off Erice'e next, bringing the extrasfor the innings to 33. A boundarythrough the slips by Rglf from Mona-gh«i Brought the d'orible century upwithin half an hour of the resumptionat gkg, *&& ■*•» umpire gm » Mgitire

reply to a confident .leg;before appealfrom- the next ball; - Taylordrove Bribe'sfirst to the boundary for four, and. thengave an easy chance in the slips toMonaghaii which Ac-- dropped, and thebatsman showed Ms appreciation of hisgood luck'by driving- for; three. Mona-ghan'e over wasidebited: with one run—a well-placed one to leg by". Taylor. Threesingles, two to Taylor and one to Keif,came from Brice, and then the partner-ship was dissolved by Relf getting hisright leg'in front.of a fast short-pitchedone, 212—7—13. j '";'}'

-Sneddon, the next man, played the lastball of the' over, arid Upham, replacing'Monaghan,bowled to Taylor, who cut histhird for one. Sneddon sent him tosquare leg Tor a single, and Taylor cuthim again for one. Taylor drew Bricefor a couple, cut him for a couple, andthen spooned one back te the bowlerwho easily held it. 219—8—21.

Howdon, the incomer, looked comfort-able at once, and played the Test of theoverconfidently enough. Sneddon notch-ed . a couple by drawing Upham,the only score of the over—22oup. Howden opened by hitting Brice tothe on for a single, and a bye was runfrom his last ball. Three singles camefrom Upham's over. „ Sneddon hit Briceto square leg' for three, and then fromthe next ball Howden was foolishly runout in attempting ait impossible run offa stroke to point. 229-r9—2.

Robinson was the last'man. Sneddonsent Upham to leg for a single; amd an-other from Brice. A maiden over toUpham, and 'then Robinson made his firstand only run, for Sneddon was caughtbehind thewickets off thenext ball. Theinnings closed at 12.15 for 233 runs.WELLINGTON'S SECOND INNINGS.Monaghanand Hickson openedfor Wel-

lington, to the bowling of Relf and 'How-den. Monaghan glanced RelPs third bal)for a single,-and then hit Howden to legfor four, and again square cut him tothe boundary. Relf sent-down a maiden,and then Monaghan hit a single and aboundary off Howden, "and Hickson asingle. Relfbowled another maiden, andTaylor replaced Howden. The newbowler appeared to puzzle the batsman,who could not turn any of the over toaccount. Olliff tookßelf's end, and acouple of single-! were 'hit off hie firstover. Taylor sent down another maiden,and Olliff in his next hadMonaghan out-caught by Sale .at mid-off. 18—»1—14.The game stopped at this ttage forluncheon adjournment.

Ma'honey partnered Hickson whenplay was resumed, and scored a singlefrom his second ball from Olliff. Relf;who went on in place of Taylor, hadMahoney puzzled for the next over.After three successive maidens, threesingles were hit off Olliff, bringing 20up. Hickson hit Relf to square-leg forthree, and Mahoney drove him for one,;and then was credited with, four for ailucky stroke off Olliff—3o up. A' sin-|gle was scored in three overs, and thenIMahoney hit Olliff to leg. for two, andto the off for three, Hickson followingwith a single from the same bowler.Runs were still coming slowly, chieflythrough the excellent work of the Auck-land fieldsmen. AH were" good in thisrespect, but Brooke-Smith, Sale andMason showed exceptional brilliancy.Off the next three overs half-a-dozenwere scored, four of them 'the result ofa fine boundary hit by Hickson—4oup.

Howden replaced Olliff, and Hicksonplaced him through the slips for a brace.Three overs for no score, and then Ma-honey hit one to Mason. He attemptedto run. Hickson at first called "go back,"but finding that Mahoney could not getback, ran for the other wticket, andwas yards out after a return from-Mason, which came straight"as abulletto Robinson. 49—^2—2.

Cofbcroft was the incomer. It fell toMahoney to make the single necessaryto bring up 50—a drive off Howden. Abrace to Mahoney and as many byeswere all that resulted from the nextthree overs, and then Cobcroft skiedone from Howden to Sale. 54—3—0.

Following'are the scores:—WELLINGTON.—First Innings.

Cobcroft, b Howden ...!"...'........... 1Hickson, b Relf » 21Mahoney, lbw, b Relf , 18Monaghan, lbw, b H0wden.......'.... 6Laws, b Relf.. * 5Blacklock, b Re1f....».....'.. 18Gibbs,bRelf... .»„ 1Rogers, bHowden 8Williams, run 0ut...........' 39Brice, b Relf ...;......... 23Upham, not 0ut...-................ 0

Extras ....>.. 11Total 140

AUCKLAND—FIRST INNINGS.Hemus, b R0ger5........... 15Anthony, b Rogers.; 6Mason, b Upham. 0Sale, lbw, b Brice ...*. 66Olliff, b Upham........ 12Brooke-Smith, lbw; b Brice..; 46Relf, lbw, b 8rice........... „•• 19Taylor, c and b Brice 21Sneddon, c William, bßrice. ~ 9Bowden, run 0ut...:.;..... 2Robinson, not out , ~ 1Extras ......1 361

Total ...-. 233

WELLINGTON'S SECOND INNINGS.Monaghan, c Sale, b Olliff 14Hickson, run out ................... 21Mahoney, not out 16Cobcroft, c Sale, b Howden ..; 0

Extras ......... .... *.-..,... 3Total for 3.wickets 54

The Ponsonby Cricket Club are win-ning an .excursion on the ..harbour to-night which ought-to be an entertain-ing outing for cricketers. The s.s. Al-batross will leave the Northcbte ferrytee at 8 pjn., and after calling at De-vonport at 8.20, will go round the har-bour. A special programme of goodmusic is promised, so that the outingought to be a highly-enjoyable one. Theobject of the excursion is to assist to-wards the coach fund. The Wellingtonteamwill be the guests of the PonsonbyClub. i-, ■*■

A number of the yachtsmen'* shedsnear the Wynyard Pier were broken intowhile the boats, were awsy cruising, andanything of value was stolen.. TheTosses;which in moat earn ware not discerneduntil this morning,,*»a-e been reported tothe polios. " ;•■• .-■.-»■ -._. -«.'-*.:-;;'.■-•

THE GALE.

lAUOKLAND'S SMALL GRAFT.A STORMY CHRISTMAS. C

Most of the-yachts and motorlauncheswhich left Auckland on Friday last forthe Christmas cruise, returned to portthis morning" or overnight. Boisterous•woather prevailed, making anything inthe nature"of a cruise-impossible. Somethirty-five boats 'brought, up at Kawauon.Friday nigh* and Temairied .at anchorthere until yesterday. The' yacht Ma-tangi ventured out on Sunday, Ibut had.not proceeded far 'when.-her boom snap-ped and she had to pi* back. A num-ber of :boats also .found their way to

Waiheke.vbut had to remain at anchorthroughout, the holidays. According, toa telephone message received from Mr.Gordon, of Awaroa Bay* provisions ranshort in some of the boats, and the crewswalked some distance to his_ house forsupplies. or more of the•Waiheke boats came up this, morning,and the remaining few .Tvere to arriveduring the afternoon.. Yachtsmen de-scribe the gale as the worst experiencedin Auckland at this season during, thepast three years. ~ ..> -. ',

RAKANOA'S STORMY VOYAGE.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WELLINGTX3N, this day..A fuller account of the Rakanoa's

voyage . from Westport to Wellingtonshows that four of her crew were injuredto an extent which necessitated their re-moval to the hospital.

The Rakanoa left Wesfcpoirt on Fridayevening, coal laden," and /experiencedgood weather till nine o'clock on Satur-day morning, when off Terawhiti, wherea hurricane struck her so suddenly tihatthere -was no time to tarn for shelter,and the vessel's head had to-.be kept onto huge seas. She was kept' going fullsteam ahead, ibut the. force oLthe galekept her almost-stationary.

The decks were swept &»m bows tostern, -big gTeen waves sweeping away,almost everything moveable and damag-ing the officers' cabins in the afterpartof the vessel. A seaman named Farcy,while fixing a relieving table on Satur-day night, was washed along the. deckand severely injured. ' ': • '-":

Early on Sunday morning seas.threat-ened to break open tfhe door and floodthe cabin.

Mr. Leonard, mate of the vessel, andThomas, Mateon, and Murray, three ofthe orew,'w&ile putting a shelter overthe after skylight,- were struck by agiant wave and washed along the_deckjall sustaining somewhat severe injuries.The main cabin, officers' cabins, andlazarette were"all filled with water, anda lot of damage-was done to. the steam-er's fittings.

HURRICANE IN HAWSE'S BAY.

MUCH DAMAGE DONE.(By Telegraph.—Press Association;)

WABROA (Hawke's Bay);'this day. .Terrific gales and storms spoiled the

holiday. The wind blew with hurricaneforce. Trees were uproot-td and fencesbuckled,and tons of fruit -were destroyed.Kivers are in high flood. It is the worstweather experienced for twerity-fivoyears. A dead-horse, saddled andbridled,came down the river but no one is re-'ported missing. So far the losses ofstock are not so heavy as was antici-pated. "' "*"*

STORMY WEATHER AT GISBORNE.— . GISBORNE; Monday.

Theweather, for the holidays has beenunseasonable.. Friday was wet, and onChristmas Eve rain poured'rdown. Christ-mas was fine, though dull*but on Sundaya gale sprang up and raged throughouttie day., By morning it had moderated,and the S3. Monowai, from.Auckland,which had -been unable to.land passenrgers the night before, was able to do so,and also to takeon.aGKborhe contingentfor the South. BoxingDay. was fine, andsports and other functions that had notbeenf postponed, were successfully car-ried out. z>^

PERSONAL.Captain Schroder,"of the:lost schooner

Alice, and Mrs: Schroider, left for, Syd- -ney last night,by' the-'Wimmera." -'■•■ rs>Mr.E.Wl G.HaUkbbTie;.of,Auckland; T&-

turnedby the.yictpr%,oii. Sunday fromia twelve months'' visit*to the'Old Coun-try.. -c^nf--?Mr.andjMrs.Payne.ofDuiiedin, are ar-riving by this, afternoon's express fromthe South, and will stay at the StatHotel while in Auckland.

A Press Association telegram, statesthat Captain Richard Butt, the -well-known coastal pilot; died at Wellingtonyesterday, aged 78. ■ ' -Captain W. Mcßride, late of theMora, has been appointed to the con-mand of the s.s. Hauroto, in the Wei-.lington-Oook Island-Tahiti trade.

Mr. James Henry Gha.ppell, who-landedat Wellington in, 1841, fallowed.the.occu-pationof a builder and. contractor in thatcity till 1900, died at Feilding:on Sundayat the age of seveniy-three years, says'a.Press Association telegram.

Mr; Leonard K. Harvey, accompaniedby his sister, Miss Winsnie Harvey, leftfor Sydney by the Wimmera last fiven-.ihg. Miss Harvey ia .on a. visit to-herrelatives in Sydney, whilst, Mr.- Harveygoes into college ifor three, years, ;tostudy for the Ministry. . ;T ; "

Mr. W. ,K. Jourdain, Tvho acted assecretary t& the Timiber Commission,received' a pair of silver-mounted' bowlsfrom the members on Christmas Eve,in recognition of his; capable services.The presentation was made at Parlia-meat Buildings,by ;the. Hon. T. Vi Dun-can, Chairman:of the Commission,.anda number of members of Parliament at-tended. . . •. . ■/■■, , 'Mr. H. T7- Northcroft, S.M., who isretiraig from the Bench at the end of•the year, is being presented by the po-lice in his district -with. -a. solid; silversalver, as a token of; the high esteemin which they hpld him. The salver,which has been made, by Mr- A. Kohn,is a beautiful piece of workmanship, aaidwill be. suitably inscribed to-commemorate'the occasion.' i, /;; . '

COMING EVENTS.», MEETINGS TO-NIGHT;

Hie -Majesty's Theatre —'"King, of Ca-"•- donla," 8 .Opera House t-PuUer's Pictures, 8"-Boyal Albert Hall — Pathe Pictures. 8Tivoli Theatre — National Vaudeville Co.,-Plctnre Garden, DevonportOpp. Free Library— Blbby Bros.' Buck-•lumping Combination, 8

cscsnows TO-MORROW.l.twto; **■*!■■-'.S'M^i^aw^B^'^^e

THE AUOKLAOTf STAR. TTJESIOtfr, DEOEMBEE 28, 1909. 5

BOWLING .ANALYSIS.

RelfHowdenBrooke-Smith .....Ollie

.0. M. R.32.2 16 4124 6 5110 89 .2 28

W.5301

BOWLING ANALYSIS.O. 'M. R.

Upham ... 20 4 48Sogers ;.. ,42 .4 37Laws .. 1 0 4Monaghan ; 8 0 34Gibbs 3 0 24Brice ■ 15.4 5 38Cobcroft ........ ,20 12

W.- 2,-e 200050

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POLICE COURT.

(Before Messrs. R. W. Haselderi, S.M.,end C. W. Wheeler.and S. Alexander,JJ.'s.

DEVONFORT ASSAULT CASE.A big, ruddy-visaged man of middle

age entered the dock with his head andface inbandages, and an expressionwhichendeavoured to proclaim a touching pa-tience under the undeserved buffets of awhilom fate. His name was Joseph Gray,and his offence, according to the sheet,was that he assaulted one Cecilia Wil-liams, thereby causing her actual bodilyharm-

Mrs. Cecilia Williams is apparentlyhousekeeper for Gray, and yesterdayevening the nighbourhood of his house inCalliope-road, Devonport, resounded withthe woman's cries of distress a3 she

rushed out of the house brui3ed andbleeding, and sought the protection of aneighbour. According to Station-sergeantTreanor this morning, Gray then attempt-ed to enter her temple of refuge, andpersisted so in his attempts that themaster of the house was moved to knock•him out on to the footpath, in striking■which Gray managed to dislocate hisjaw. He retired, vowing vengeance, andit would seem that Mrs. Williams■ pre-sently returned home, whence shortlyafterward 3 renewed shrieks compelled•he intervention of the neighbours, whojailed in the police. The unfortunate■woman was so terribly bruised and in-jured that she had to be conveyed acrossto the hospital on a stretcher, and nowJie3 there in a very low condition.

Gray was Temanded until January 4th,and released on his own recognisances.

FINDING A SEAT.A,.young man named Cecil Stewart

boarded a train at the Ellerslie platformyesterday, and not finding a seat avail-able, unconcernedly kicked in the locked jdoor of the dining-car and took a seaton one of the babies. When required toexplain this morning to the Bench hesaid that he had merely been looking\for a seat, and, thinking that the dining-;car would probably supply the lack, justpushed into it.

He was called upon to pay 20/ torepair the damageddoor and another 20/by way of fine.

REMANDED.JamesHenry Clark, arrested atPetone

on a charge, of having failed to provide jfor his children, asked ior a remand, |and obtained one till the 31st inst., bailbeing fixed at' £75.

ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE.Thomas F. Howard, absent from the

British ship Celtic King without leave,was remanded, to be placed on the vesselibefore she sails.

THE FESTIVUS.Half a dozen holidaymakers of sorte

■were let off with a caution, and twoladies who failed to appear were mulctedto the extent of 5/. Henry Keegan, who■was found in a shed on t2ie RailwayTCharf, and afterwards cost the Govern-ment 20/ formedical expenses, was calledupon to refund that amount. OneThomas Kennedy got into trouble by hit-ting Jeremiah McConnell on the nosein the course of some lit/tie misunder-standing. He also broke a window valuedat 12/. The Bench decided he mustindemnify the owner of the window oripend four days in gaol.

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

MOTOR OAR'S CAPSIZE.HASTINGS, this day.

A motor car, arriving last night fromthe Petane Races, capsized throughcolliding with a gig. Of the occupants,G. B. McKay and James Landells wereetunned, H. received a gash onthe neck and his jaw was broken, H.ST. Andrews had his ribs broken, and isfeared to be injured internally, whileE. F. and Trevor Wellwood were slight-ly injured. The occupants of the gig•were uninjured.

TTRiE AT FEILDING.FEUJDING, Monday.

A six-roomed cottage, owned by Mr.Goldfinch, and occupied by Mr. Trass,■was destroyed by fire at two o'clock thismorning. Nothing was saved. Thewnounts of the insurances are not avail-able.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.NAPIER. Monday.

The racehorse Amato was being riddentowardsPetane to-day by Harry Limmer,of Hastings, when the animal shied at a'bus. limmer was thrown, and the 'busjiassed over him, breaking both his legs,and crushing his left hand.

MINERS' CHRISTMAS HAUL.

DUNEDIN, this day.Mutch brothers, working at Gow's

Creek, Waikaia, obtained 400 ouncesof gold in twelve weeks' work at theirsluicing claim.

DROWNED WHll/B BATHING.DUNEDIN, Monday.

A youth named John Edwin Hill, 16years ofage, was accidentally drowned atPunawenea (Catlins) on Sunday, while

* ibathing.

SUDDEN DEATH.ASHBUBTON, this day.

■ Mr. John Small, of Wheatstone, oneof. the oldest settlers in AshburtonCounty and a well-known horsebreeder,■was found dead in bed this morning. Itis supposed that the cause of death washeart disease.

-ANGLICAN APPOINTMENTS.OHRISTCHURCH, Monday.

Bishop Julius has made the followingappointments:—Yen. Archdeacon CharlesHillgrove Gossett, at present Archdeaconof Akaroa to be Archdeaconof Christchurch, in place of. Yen. Arch-deacon Averill, Bishop-elect of'Waiapu;Rev. Harold Edward Ensor, at presentvicar of PhiUipstown, to be Archdeaconof Akaroa. The Bishop having decidedto attach an honorary canonry of theGathedTaa to the office of head of theupper department of Christ's College, theBey. Charles Walter Carrington has beenappointed anhonorary canon of the Cath-edral. Archdeacon Gossett, ArchdeaconEnsor. and Canon OaTrington will be in-stituted to their offices in the Cathedral;at evensong on Thursday next.

NEW ZEALAND CHESSCONGRESS.

OPENING CEREMONY.

The twenty-fourth competition for theChess Championship of New Zealand, andthe twenty-third consecutive annual one,was opened this morning by his Worshipthe Mayor (Mr. C. D. Grey). His Wor-ship, who was introduced by the Rev. H.B. Wingfield, chairman of the Manage-ment Committee, said he didn't knowmuch about chess, still he felt pleasedto have the honour of declaring the con-gress opened. He had noticed that therewas one competitor present who had at-tended for twenty-two consecutive year3,and had won on five occasions. 'Inatrecord struck him as a very fine one, andhe hoped that gentleman would competeat many more such tourneys, and besuccessful again. He hoped the visitorswould enjoy themselves, and that t'liecongress would be a successful one. Incompliance with the time-honoured cus-tom he would now move pawn to King 4and declare the congress open. (Ap-plause.)

The Rev. Mr. Wingneld announced thathe had received from Mr. E. W. Pethe-riek, of Wellington, a silver badge foreach of the competitors, and he wouldcall upon Mrs. Barends to pin them on.Mr. Petherick was a gentleman of meanswho believed that chess was a game witha strong moral tendency, and that thestudy of it tended to improve the mentalcondition. For that reason he had astrong desire to encourage it, and hadconceived the necessity for general recog-nition among chess-players throughoutthe Dominion. To facilitate that, Mr.Petherick had presented to the seeretajyof the New Zealand Chess Association, asufficient number of thoee silver badgestp supply one to every member of everyaffiliated club. Meantime he had desiredthat .the competitors should be- presentedwith theirs, and he, Mr. Wingfield, .wouldnow ask the players to come forward andallow Mr3. Barends to pin them on.

The badges consist of a small silverknight fixed on a pin.

Mr. Jowett thanked the Mayor for hiskindness in performing the opening cere-mony, and " making the first move."Some astute people had thought that thefirst move was not important, but thatwae not his opinion. In most things thefirst move was the vital one, and therules of chess had a close relationship totho rules of life. Wellington and else-where, he had noticed, ht.d sent a strongcontingent to carry off the honours; but i■he hoped and expected to see the Auck-land men give a good account of them-selves, if they did not actually succeedin bringing the championship back toAuckland once more. (Applause.)

The present champion, Mr. F. K. Sell-ing, being called upon, thanked the com-mittee for many kindnesses alreadyshown to the visitors, and noticed thatthere were evidences of a successful con-'gress. Four years ago, when the congresswas held here, Mr. Myers had regreUted,that the trunk line was not completed,iand so Auckland was somewhat isolated;'but now a pleasant and interesting landjourney dispelled the inconveniences ofthe sea voyage to players who were badsailors, and this would poesibly reflect' jitself in the improved character of theplay. Mr. Killing also referred patheti-cally to the loss since sustained by thedeath of Messrs. Hosking and McKay,of the Auckland Chess Club, and Mr.Gorman, of Waikato. These losses re-newed their regret for the demise ofthose landmarks of New Zealand chees,Messrs. Hookham, Binhow, and Mouatf.IMr. Kelling then called for cheers for|the Mayor, which were heartily given,and an equal tribute was accorded toMrs. Barinds.

Mr.Barnes desjred to correct the state-ment that this was his twenty-third con-secutive appearance,at these congresses.It was in reality only his twenty-second.He remembered the statement made bytheir former mayor, Mr. Myers, thatAuckland wanted the Main Trunk linefinished. That statement, said Mr.Barries, lad reached the authorities inWellington, and so they set about doingit, and .finished it. (Laughter.)

THe Rev. D. Wingfickl could not allowthis' opportunity to pass without ex-pressing their indebtedness to tfhe Work-ing Men's Club for the use of their pre-mised, which afforded such ample accom-modation, riot obtainable elsewhere. Thecommittee had actually failed to obtainelsewhere a' room large enough and con-tiguous' bo a room that could be used asa committee room, but' the WorkingMen's Club had solved the difficulty andigiven them the most ample accommoda-tion. (Applause.)

These preliminaries over, the playerawere grouped in front of the club andphotographed.

Play started at 2.30 this afternoon,the following being the pairing in thefirst round, the player first named havingthe move:—Barnes v. Rutherford, Free-man- v. Davies, Swerne v. Sainsbury,Grierson v. Miles, James v. Mason, Hicksv. Kelling.

The hours of play finally agreed uponare 9.15 to 12.30 a.m., 2.30 to 5.30, and7.30 to 10.15 p.m.

Mr. Little will act as umpire through-out the tourney.

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FROM CABIN TO CABINET.THE EISE OF "BILLY" HUGHES.

Prominent in the public eye at the pre-sent moment (easy the "Sydney EveningNews") stands William Morris Hughes,barrister-at-law, ex-Attorney-General andex-Minister for External Affairs, M.P.,the recognised head of the now famouscongress, which controlled the strikemovement on the Labour side. He hasbeen cartooned, caricatured, criticised,defended, and condemned. He is the manwho has pitted himself and the forces hecontrolled against the Premier and theGovernment of the country. He hasplayed the game scientifically, as againstthe bludgeoning tactics of .his rivalleader, of a more violently inclined sec-tion, and has won many points. In theopinion of those who support him, theway that he pointed was the only wayout; in the opinion of many who hesitateto follow him absolutely, he has held hisend up well. He came into the presentindustrial strugglewith theobject of end-ing it. He accomplished much, aimingall the time at peaceful methods of set-tlement; but he has not yet completed hisjob. This is not his fault. It has beenclaimed on his behalf that, had Mr. Wadeheld his hand, he would have accom-plished all that he had set himself to per-form ; but the final card played by theGovernment had hampered, and—butthat is another story.

Who is W. M. Hughes? To begin with,he is customarily called "Billy." It isstrong evidence of the popularity of apublic man that he is commonly referred'to by his Christian name. Then, he is aman of the people, and consistently andconscientiously for the people. He hasrisen to Cabinetrank, but heremains stillthe same "Billy" Hughes. He is a Labourchampion, unflinching and untiring. Hβwon his right to that position in thatgreat field of endeavour in the cause ofindustrialism which is not bounded bythe four walls 'of Parliament House; andhas sustained and strengthened it by hiszealous labours as a workers' representa-tive in both State and CommonwealthParliaments. Summed up, he is the manwho leads Labour. He is the strong manof his party, and, though he does notopenly take the actual first place, he isthe dominant voice—his is the guidinghand.

An account of the life of Mr. Hughes,so far as he has spent it, makes reading

of interest. He has worked atmany call-ings, and has been ready to turn hishand to -whatever job offered. He wasborn in Wales in 1864, and for five yearswas a pupil teacher in England. In 1884he aplied for a position in the EducationDepartment in Queensland, and, beingsuccessful, came out at once to thatcolony. He was appointed to the backcountry, to Thargomindah, but findingthat the salary which was offered wouldnot cover expenses, he did not take upthe position. Instead, he went to workon the railway line between Mitchell andCharleville, working with a pick, andbreaking stones. After that he was forsome timeemployed at carpentering workin thegoods shed, and then put in a spellas a boundary rider. Going out to Charle-ville and Adavalc, he was in thebig drought, and had to remain in thatdistrict till it broke.

He found a change of work in his nextjob, which was sinking post holes on theMitchell-Roma section of therailway line.When he got to Roma he put in sometime working as a blacksmith's striker.He next worked at grape picking at theBassett vineyards. It must be borne inmind that all this travelling was done onfoot, and when Mr. Hughes presentlyreached Brisbane, he had walked about athousand miles. After another spell of jgrape picking at Beenleigh, he put in jsome time as cook, and steward on alittle boat named the Edith May, whichtraded up to the Maroutehie. He nexttook a trip in the gnlley of an inter-colonial boat, and eventually came toSydney."in New South Wales Mr. Hughes has

followed a variety of occupations. Forone thing, he was engaged in the stove|and oven making trade. For a long timehe was a resident of Balmain, and foryears kept a shop in Beattie-street. Hesoon became well-known and well-likedin that suburb, and his shop soon becamethe place into which many of a thought-ful turn of mind, with a liking for talk-ing things over, dropped. For there theyfound a man with a keen brara and aready flow of thoughtful conversation,willing and able to discuss the questionsof the day. And Balmain, being essen-tially a working man's suburb, was aplace where there were always questionsof the day. Mr. Hughes was also a shm-in~ light of a then existing literary anddebating society, of which Mr. W H.Wilks, M.P., and Mr. S. W. Law at onetime a Labour representative of the elec-torate to the Legislative Assembly, were

|alpr"retoerS ißo3 Mr. Hughes took noactive part in public affairs. In thatyear he went out organising, and suc-cessfully formed the first country lab-our leagues in the Central district, inMacquarie, Cowra, Orange, Grenfell,Conaobolin, Peak Hill, etc. Also, hewas one of those who were instru-mental in drawing up the solidaritypledge at the 1803 and 1894 conferences.The next step, naturally, was into theParliament of his country. In 1894 hewas nominated for three electorates—Waratah, Cowra, and Lang. For thelatter electorate he was returned, andsat uninterruptedly till he changed thescene of his legislative labours to the

Federal House.In the State Parliament he was prac-

tically responsible for the F.arly ClosingAct, and also secured the City of Syd-ney franchise. In the Federal arena hehas done much. He strongly advocatedcompulsory defence. Of his work inthat connection, Sir George (then Mr.)Reid said during the recent debate onthe motion of censure, that {he countrywas greatly indebted to Mr. Hughesfor what he had done. Sir George alsoadded that he had thought at thetime that Mr. Hughes was wrong, butthat he now admitted that Mr. Hugheshad seen further ahead than other mom-tiers.

Mr. Hughes was Minister for ExternalAffairs in the Watson Government andAttorney-General in the Fisher Minis-try. For some time he has been Act-ing-Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Fish-er's health not being of the best. Thebulk of the fighting in the House ofRepresentatives has fallen to Mr.Hughes.

In the industrial world he has workedhard, and has left his mark. He form-ed the Wharf Labourers' Union in1899. These workers had been brokenand beaten in the '901strike. From amere handful, when Mr. Hughes took upthe work of organisation, the Uniongrew in strength till now it embraces3,700 financial members. He has ,beengeneral secretary the whole of thetime, and the Union has never oncelooked back. Mr. Hughes also formedthe Waterside Workers' Federation, abody which embraces the whajf labour-ers throughout Australia! He is presi-dent of the Trolly, Draymen, and Car-ters'* Union, in the formation of which

he took a prominent part. Also, he isresponsible for the existence of the Gar-ters' Federation, which is made up ofthe Carters' .Unions in the four easternStatesj and he is at present engagedin forming what is to be known as theTransport Workers'- Federation, which,is- to embrace carters, waterside work-ers, and seamen.

The present strike is by no means thefirst in which Mr. Hughes has been atthe head of the men. Twelve monthsago last March there occurred what wasknown as the coastal shipping strike,in which no fewer than six unions wereinvolved. Mr. Hughes was in the fore-front there, and led his legions to vic-tory. This is perhaps the only insta-ncein which a strike of any magnitude mascarried out successfully, and in whichthe men got all they struck-for.

During hie public career, Mr. Hugheshas made one trip to the Old Country.He went to England as a delegate fromthe Commonwealth to the Royal Com-mission on Navigation, and acquittedhimself with distinction. While a mem-ber of the New South Wales Legisla-tive Assembly, he read for IShe Bar, andpassed a very successful examination.He at once found a considerable callupon his services in connection withcompulsory arbitration, and has con-ducted many important cases in thatCourt.

It has already been said that Mr.Hughes is a popular man. He certain-ly is a very able speaker, stirring andconvincing, very direct in his method,and with a ready humour, a quick-witted repartee, and at .times a cfiusticvein, which withers opponents who in-dulge in flippancy or seek to. score withlight ridicule, or are insecure on theirown ground. In addition to his Parlia-mentary duties and his labours amongthe workers wham he represents, hedoes a considerable amount of literarywork, and his writings are read withas much enjoyment as his speeclie-3 arelistered to. He is a man of unflaggingzeal; is fearless when he knows he isin the rightj and has no hesitationabout carrying the war directly intothe camp of his opponents. As a Lab-our man he stands high among thosuwho have come forward in the move-ment in Australia; and, while holdingisbrongly to iparty discipline, he hasexercised his talents in a way entitlinghim to a prominent place in the recordof the country's advancement.

This, then, is the answer to the ques-tion, "Who is 'Billy, Hughes?" Butthe man is not without his critics. Incommon with some others, he has notescaped the notice of those who suggestthat he has done pretty well in thiscountry since he went into politics;that, for a Labour memijer of Parlia-ment, by reason of certain worldly pos-sessions, there may be danger of sailingnear the line across which there is sup-posed to be little sympathy for "thecause." That, and other things. Buthis whole life seems to be sufficient an-swer to all that, sufficient guarantee ofan earnestness of purpose which hascharacterised him all through. If hehas kept his job as a politician, it isbecause he has done his work in thatcapacity faithfully ana well; just as hedid when he toiled with pick and shovel,or on a steamboat, or sinking pestholes,or at any of the varied jobs, whichwere not so well paid for, and at whichhe gained his living in the earlier days.He may make good money as a barris-ter; but a politician, as everyone whoknow 3the ropes is aware, is lucky ifhe keeps out of debt, for the calls madeupon him are numerous. He may livein a comfortable dwelling, and be onthe way to becoming a landed propri-etor, but he has had to work hard lotit all. And if hns raised himself, he haslifted others with him, and manyworkers to-day enjoy better conditions asthe result of hie efforts.

INQUEST ON A COSTLEYHOME INMATE.

At the Auckland Hospital this morn-ing the coroner (Mr. T. Gresham) heldan inquest on the body of Robert Boor,who died at the hospital on the 17th ofthis month. Deceased wus an old man of"about SO yesixs of age, an inmate of theCoetley Home,-who, on September 13th,was injured by a motor car.

Frederick Barry, also an inmate of theCo3tley Home, gave evidence to the effectthat at about 1 p.m. on the 13thof Sep-tember he was in the avenue leading tothe home, and not far from the gateopening into Cornwall Park, when hesaw, deceased go towards it with the in-tention of opening it, just as a motorcar came down the road. Witness wasof opinion that the occupants of the carshould have seen deceased before hereached the gate. The car was travellingat a, fair speed, and deceased was at thecentre of the gate when the car struckit, the impact flinging him a distance ofabout two yards. The occupants of thecar immediately descended and liftedBoor onto a bank, and on beingtold by witness that the injured manwas an inmate of the Costley Home theylifted him into the car and took him tothat institution.

The house Burgeon of the hospital,Dr. A. J. Thompson, said that deceasedwas admitted to the hospital on the 17thof September, and was found to besuffering from severe injuries to his leftknee. There were no other injuries, butthe man made no progress towards re-covery; had he been strong enough toundergo the operation his leg wouldhave

been amputated. Deceased could give noaccount of the accident, since he wassuffering from senile dementia, whichwas probably increased by the shock ofthe accident. The cause of death wassenile debility, accelerated by the injuryto the knee.

Joseph Henry Pinkney, another inmateof the Costley Home, said that he wasin Green Lane at about 1 p.m. on the13thof September, and saw thedeceasedclose the gates leading into CornwallPark, which should have been left open,according to the regulations. Deceasedwas in the habit of closing the gates inorder to receive a gratuity on openingthem for the drivers of vehicles whodesired to enter. Deceased had closedthe gates about five minutes before theaccident occurred. Witness, shortly afterthe gates had been closed, warned himthat a. motor car was approaching; de-ceased thereupon went to open the gatesand had one leaf of the gate open andwas just opening the other when themotor car swung into it and knockedhim down. The driver of the motor carendeavoured to slow downbefore strikingthe gate. Both occupants of the carmust have observed deceased, and ap-parently did their best to stop the earbefore reaching the gates, but a alightdeclivity in the road made this difficult.The driver of the car seemed to be driv-ing recklessly, and neither of the personsin the car gave deceased warning of their

approach.Owin to the driver of the motor car

not being present the inquest was ad-journed till the 4th of January in ordertoenable him to attend. The inquiry willbe continued at the Criterion Hotel.

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S.COMIC OPERA COMPANY IN "KING

OF CADONIA."

"The King of Cadonia" is a musicalcomedywith a quite dramatic plot, which,if a trifle unusual, is not necessarilydetrimental to its interest or success.,Thetheme is a variation of that so effectivelyused by Anthony Hope in the "Prisonerof Zenda." In the mythical state ofCadonia the most dangerous profession iathatof being aking. Regicide has almostbeen raised to the distinction of a hobbyamong the people. It is left for the acces-sion of the Alexis of the story to seethe position modified. Like his prede-cessors, he is for some months theobedient tool of the kingmaker of theState, General Bonski; but rebellion com-mences with a demand that he marry thePrincess Marie, whom he has never seen.By the simple process of shaving, he, withthe connivance of a captain of his guard,successfully changes his identity; and,going among the malcontents of his capi-tal, in a few days by force of characterachieves their leadership. When he takesfarewell of them to be present at hiscoronation, he hands the former leaderof the anarchist section a revolver toshoot the king at the ceremony, if he isso minded; but that misguided person,when he finds who his late companionreally is, drops his weapon and rushesout to tell the people that at last theStatehas a real king. IncidentallyAlexis,when masquerading, meets the PrincessMarie, and -naturally they fall in lovewith each other, and an obligation tomarry the king does not lose her herlover, although it is only at the actualcoronation that she becomes aware ofthis. The comic element is supplied bythe Duke of Alasia, who as heir pre-sumptive, and regent during the absenceof Alexis, is a ludicrous fear-riddenfigure, always anticipating the most direpersonal catastrophes. In a piece whichoffers really quite exceptional situations,it is a pity that the musio of SidneyJones is colourless and lacking in dis-tinction. We decidedly do not see himat his best in "The King of Cadonia,"and the piece does not owe much of suchsuccess as it attains toits music. The op-portunities for dressing that such a sub-ject presents are really made the most-of, while the scene of the first act, "TheGardens of the Duke of Alasia," is anexceptionally attractive piece of stagemounting.

But it was to the go and dash put intotheir work by principals and chorus alikethat "The King of Cadonia" owed mostof its success last night. There has rare-ly been seen a more finished or amusingstudy at His Majesty's than Mr. BertGilbert's Duke of Alasia, while his sing-ing of the numbers, "Do Not Hesitateto Shoot" and "Things That I Know 1iCould Do," afforded a bright example ofhow a comic song should be sung. In theDanse dcs Apaches, both Mr. Gilbertand his partner, Miss Lottie Sargent,were abundantly realistic in a rather un-pleasant number. Mr. Herbert Clayton•was an attractive figure as the King, andihis acting and singing were robust. Auck-landers were introduced to another per-former who they will no doubt quicklyplace in their gallery of favourites. Mr.Frank Greene, who appearedas Laski, is adramatic actor of some power, while hehas a eplendid baritone. Mr. VictorPrince was a highly amusing Bran (ser-vant to Laski). Miss Dorothy Court, asPrincessMarie, sang sweetly, but with anunfortunate indistinctness of enunciationthat detracted considerably from the suc-cess of her vocal efforts. As an actressshe has a pervading charm admirablysuited to the part of Marie. Miss Sar-gent was a very dashing soubrette Malit-za, and her songs, "Not Like You" and"Situations," lost nothing in their ren-dering- The rest of the caste was par-ticularly even, and what the choruslacked in volume and tone in theirsingingthey amply compensated for by theenergy of "their acting. It is some timesince there was staged here a musicalcomedy more effectively produced or inwhich principals and chorus combinedwith greater vim. Some eight perform-ances of "The King of Cadonia" will begiven.

OPERA SOUSE.

The Wide World Picture programmesat the Opera House yesterday afternoonand evening were witnessed by crowdedaudiences, the capital current series ofseasonablepresentations appealing"strong-ly to the senses and sentiments of thepeople !in front. In addition to theOhristmastide films, a plentiful budgetof comic and other subjects completes afirst-class evening's entertainment. Theprogramme will be repeated this even-ing-

ROYAL ALBERT HALL.

The Royal Albert Hall was taxed to itsutmost last evening, the powerful attrac-tion of Hayward's Pictures filling thehouse with, an audience confident of ex-cellent entertainment. The films showninclude a number that command morethan average attention. "Trawling inthe White Sea," being an especially finepresentation, while a lengthy varietyof dramatic, scenic, comic and bizarrepictures are together constructive of aprogramme which pleases everyone.

TIVOLI THEATRE.

The Tivoli Theatre was well filled lastevening,the holiday programme .presentedmeeting with the heartiest approval. Fornext week the Scottish comedian, WillWightman, said to be the finest imitatorof Harry Lauder who has appeared herehas 'heen engaged by the management.

THE "PICTURE" GARDEN.

A large holiday crowd visited Ithe" Picture" garden at Devonport lastevening. An attractive concert pro-gramme was presented. Mr. Alan Mc-Elwain gave a number of humorousrecitations and imitations, and Claude■Over was seen to advantage ina musical act, while Mr. Blanrford gavea comedy sketch. A new set of bioscopepictures was thoroughly enjoyed. Theprogramme -will be repeated every nightthis week.

CORRESPONDENCE.

MR. RICHARDSON AND THE N.Z.A.(To the Editor.)

Sir,—iSomehow I think that Mr. Mac-dermoibt's homily on' the folly of con-stantly repeating false statements' tillone comes to believe them applies withmuch more force to Mr. Macdewnott thanmyself. It seems like carrying coals toNewcastle to ask me to prove thatthe N.Z. Alliance has departed from itsoriginal programme, and that the No-license party, as known to-day, is a pro-hibition party at all. But I will acceptof his challenge. 1, however, would pre-fer to debate the question with him,say, in the Wellington-street Hall, be-fore the public, and let a ballot hetaken of those present as to which sidethe balance of evidence lies. As to the£5 penalty, as that may tend to confusethe issue; I would prefer that this sug-gestion will be eliminated from thediscussion. As Mr. Macdermott knowß,the matter in dispute is of public im-portance and concerns the people gener-ally as much as either myself or Mr.iMacdermott. I hope he will fall in withthis suggestion as to it being a better■method of dealing with the matter indispute. Should he object to let thepublic .have a say in the matter, as Ifear he wall, and still insist on thequestion being debated before partisansof both sides, with a casting vote of butone man, vi2., the chairman, I will stilldebate the matter with him, but I wantthe debaite open to the Press. I ask thisas no favour, but a right, and becausethere has come into our movement apeculiar innovation in late years of hold-ing our conventions in private, and bycircularising selected men to attend■meetings to discuss the politics of ourparty, and excluding others not so docileor accommodating to theclique that hasbeen bossing the party that I disapproveof. .Then if I am guilty of the falsestatements he charges me with, iny dis-comfiture will he all the more complete.If Mr. Macdermott's present health "isunequal for this task, I am willing todebate it with Messrs. Spragg, Adams,L. M. Isitt, Dawson, or any other manin the No-license party. As to yourcor-respondent's sneer that any action ofmine will bring rejoicing in the ranks ofthe Trade, I will just say that thereis one thing that does bring the Trade"rejoicing," and that is that the N.Z.A.should have backslidden so far from itsfundamental principles of the '"Prohibi-tion of the use of intoxicants asbeverages," as to be content to shut the"bars" only, and to do that, they Im-morally and inconsistently attempt tobribe the so-called moderate party intosupporting them at the.polls by arrang-ing that they, while shutting off thepoor man's supply, will allow what theyterm the "accursed drink" to be sup-plied in unlimited quantities into thehomes of the people. It is a cowardly,vacillating policy like this that is hin-dojing the onward march of genuine pro-hibition of the beverage use of liquor,and that does hring Tejoicing to theTrade. We can be consistent in stoppingthe use of a poison, "opium," to theChinese, and why cannot we he just ashonest in forbidding the use of anotherpoison, "alcohol," to Europeans? Hopingto hear from Mr Macdermott at an earlydate, so that preliminary arrangementsmay be made, I am, etc.,...- ■WILLIAM--RICHARDSON,

ChairmanAuckland .Temperance Crusaders.

THE EDUCATION BOARD AND THEAPPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS.

(To thei Editor.)-Sir,—Teachers in general looked upon

theadvent of the"Promotion Scheme" asa-red-letter day in educational matters.The time had at last arrived when pro-motions were to be determined by merit.Mr. Parr (chairman of the Board) gavecolour to the belief by stating the Board'sintention with regard to this importantmatter. Certainly as abody, the membersof the teaching profession were disap-pointed with their grading; but whatsignified that so long as thescheme suitedfor the time being the convenience of theBoard. In keeping with the scheme theBoard submitted only one name for acertainposition, at the same time strong-ly recommending the candidate. Thecommittee, being well satisfied with theBoard's nominee, did not ask for thenames of other applicants. These appli-cants were quietly ignored. " GloriousPromotion Scheme!" No more difficultiesto be faced by Board members in theappointment of teachers; no more worry,no more wire-pulling—all fair and -aboveboard. Tea-chefs rightly believed thatthe utterances of the Board's chairmanwould hold good—promotions wouldbe made in accordance with the"Grading Scheme." After the Board'3fortnightly meeting applications wereinvited for an assistantship. Two can-didates holding high qualifications hadtheirnames deleted from the list of appli-cants, and four other names were sentforward to the committee. In this casetheBoard saw fit to set aside the GradingScheme, and as a result applicant 4 wasselected, though of lowering grading.Stili another case of a "pending" ap-pointment may Im cited. In this caseapplications were invitedfar the headmas-tership of the Whangarei School. Mr.Parr, chairman of the Board, earlier inthe yeaT statedopenly and definitely thatpromotions would be made according tomerit, and that the name highest on theIlist would be the one selected by the|Board. How does Mr. Parr reconcile thisstatement with the final action of. theBoard in submitting One name to theWhangarei School Committee? Admittedthat the Board's nominee is in everyway capable and qualified for such a posi-tion, still the Board's action in goin"outside its scheme of grading can only beregarded as irregular and unconditional.The whole business will no. doubt ali-enate still further the' teachers' confi-.deuce in the Board members as adminis-trators of the scheme. To think that abody of educational directors should socarelessly handle a matter of srach vitalimportance (to teachera is to ho re-gretted, and it is to be hoped that theBoard's actions in future will satisfy themajority, and not the minority.-—I- am,eta,*

REX.

CRICKET.

OTAGO.—First Innings.C. -G. Wilson, b T. Carlton .*.'.¥. 28T. Macfarlane, lbw, b T. Carlton 2C. G. Macartney, c Patrick, b Reese .. 5S. Hlddleston, c and b T. Carlton ...... 1H. G- Sledeberg, c Sims, b Bennett 55H. Eckhold, b W. Carlton 11C. Wordsworth, c Crawshaw, b Bennett 6A. M. Rutherford, b T. Carlton 28A. H. Fisher, not out .".: 22T. D. Condilffe, b'Bennett 12A. Downes, lbw, b Reese C

Extras 6Total 192

Bowling Analysis.—T. Carlton, 21 overs, -.5maldenß. 58 runs, 4 wickets; D. Reese, 61overs, 10 runs, 2 wickets; W. Carlton, 10overs, 51 runs, 1 wicket; J. H; Bennett, ITovers, 3 maidens, 46 runs, 3 wickets.

CANTERBURY.—First Innings.H. B. Lusk, not out 102B. B. Wood, b Macartney ■.•'....;;:.'..'... 24A. Sims, b Macfarlane 13W. Carlton, c Sledeberg, b Fisher 7D.;Reese, c Cohdcliffe, b Macartney ..18W. Patrick, c and b Macartney 8S. A. .Orchard, ,b Macartney 0E. E. Crawshaw,-not out 1

Extras 10Total for six wickets 183

AUSTRAIjIAK TEAM'S VISIT.

•NO MATCHES IN WELLINGTON.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent)

WELLINGTON, this day.I have good reason for believing that

the Wellington Cricket Association willfinally notify the N.Z. Cricket Councilthat it will adhere to its original decisionto refuse participation in the poolingpro-posals, on principle, which probablymeans no matches with the Australianteam in Wellington. Local cricketers andthe public uphold the attitude of the As-sociation.

A meeting ot the Management Committeeof the New Zealand Cricket Council washeld at Chrlsteliurch on Thursday last.Present: Messrs J. Young (chairman), D.Iteese, J. H. Williams, G. J. Francis, EL J.Austin, B. Vincent, F. C. Raphael (hon.secretary).

A tetter was Tead from the secretary ofthe Board of Control stating that it wasabsolutely impossible at present to. givethe names of the proposed Australian teamto visit New Zealand, as, in consequenceof the absence of Mr Layer from Austra-lia, no meeting of the Board had yet beenheld. A reqiies-t that a special meeting ofthe Board be held drew the reply that thatwas Impossible until the first, week in Janu-ary. The, secretary to the Board had sug-gested td, the delegates that they shouldagree on a Selection Committee, but SouthAustralia I insisted on the matter beingdletermtoeja Iby the PBtoard, and, conse-quently, $> wait for the meeting mentionedwas-the only course open. The team wl 1leave Sydney during the first week in Feb-ruaTy, and must return to Australia by theend of March at latest.

The hon.- secretary reported that at hisrequest, Mr Albert Cohen, of Dunedin, had,when in Wellington, Interviewed the PrimeMinister, and asked him to use ills influencewith Mr W«de, Premiier of New SouthWales, to secure leave of absence foT Bards-ley to accompany the team.- Sdr Joseph.Ward consented to do so. This coursewas taken in accord with a suggestion fromthe secretary of the Board of Control. Itwas also decided to endeavour to secureleave for Itansford.

The re-plies from, the various Associations•interested regarding financing the.'.tour ofthe Australian team were considered, andas only three Associations were against thepooling system, it was unanimously decidedthat the tour of the Australian team befinanced by the Council and the affiliatedAssociations; that the Council and theAuckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and;Otago Associations be asked to contribute£100 each, and the remaining Associationsas per arrangements already agreed to; Inthe event of more than the required sumbeing subscribed, the respective amountsto be reduced pro r.ita; tiiat the profit orloss, if any. .be divided among the Coudcl'and . Associations in proportion to, theamount allotted.

It was resolved that no more than two'test matches be included fa the programme.

• CANTERBURY V. OTAGO.LUSK SCORES A CBNTTUBY.

(By Telearach.—Preis Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, Monflay.The forty-ninth annual match between

Canterbury and Otago was commenced atLancaster Park this morning. The heavyrain of Saturday left the pftch on the heavyside, so much so that Reese, the, Canterburyskipper, on winning the toss, sent his op-ponents in to bat. The opening was some-what sensational, three of Otago's beet bate-men being disposed of for comparativelysmall scores. Sledeberg then joined hisskipper, and these two Improved Otago'soutlook considerably, and it was not untilthe total had reached 58 that Wilson was:beaten" by a good :one from T. Carlton.Several good partnerships followed, and theinnings closed for 192. T. Carlton, a recentarrival from Melbourne, and a nephew otthe Canterbury coach, was easily the bestCanterbury bowler. Bennett, althoughtroubled by an injured finger, also bowledsplendidly, getting three wickets for-46rune.Canterbury's fielding was excellent rightthrough.

Canterbury started their innings at 2.50with Wood and Lusk, and 01 was on theboard before Wood was beaten by a beauti-ful ball from Macartney. Others of theside played good cricket,: and Crawford"andLuck were batting .trhen time was called.Lusk had passed his century, and had given;a magnificent display of defensive and of-fensive batting. He was equally at hometo all bowlers, and never looked like get-ting out; indeedhe was the only batsman onthe Canterbury side who played Macartneywith any confidence. It was probably thebest innings he has ever played, especiallyconsidering the quality of the bowling op-posed to him. . Macartney was an easy firstamongst the Otago bowlers. Following arethe scores:—

WAIHI V. KATIKATI. ,(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) '

WIAIHI, this day.■ The annual cricket match, between aWalhi eleven and Katlkati reps, was playedyesterday at Katikati, and resulted ina winfor Waihi by 1 runs. A return match willbe played at Waihl on New Year's Day.

HAMILTON t. TAUMARANUI:

HAMILTON, this day..On Christmas Day Taumarunul defeatedHamilton B team by 10 wickets. Scores:Hamilton (59 and 47; Taumarunul. 110 and0 for no wickets.

' INTE>R-<COLLEGIATE MATCH.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, Monday.A cricket match was commenced here to-day, and will be continued to-morrow, be-tween teams representing the old boys ofthe Wellington and Nelson Colleges. Wel-lington in their first innings made 167 (Suck-ling 50, Wilson 21, Wills 20, Dempsey °0)Nelson made 142 (Richmond 42, Cooke22).

INTEORPROVINCIAIi JUNIOR MATCH.DUNEDIN, Monday.

The junior cricket match, Otago v. Can-terbury, was concluded to-day, the hometeam winning by 115 runs. In the first in-nings Otago made211, and In the second 166.Canterbury made 116 in the first Inningsand146 in the second.

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HAMILTON R.U. SPORTS. '* ' .(By Telegraph.—Press Associatioa,)' ::-".".' jHAMILTON, this ai, "■'■ ■'-'. \The Hamilton Rugby Union BDorte ii- 4 iheld yesterday. Following are the-JS-cipal- results:— . •= -Pγ* .j

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H2nalCaP' ~Hamilton Handicap, 75yds —v«. ''Geehan 1, Clarke 2, Nicholas 3. -°" iAmateur Handicap, 10Oyda.-J. Salnabnr; -■»(TJyds) 1, G. Reid (10yds) 2, w/a 3(lOyxis) 3. ,\."C'- ~ "'. ■}•. 1Friendly Societies' Handicap.^Schofirid; I1, Hogg 2, Whitton 3. *—"uwnim 5

Open Handicap, 440yds.—M. McGeehan 1.B. E. Jenkins 2, D. Henderson 3.■Amateur Handicap, 440yds.—G. Held ifW. H. Da.vies 2. ■- -\~, **: iHalf-mile Handicap.—W. J. Mcllaina i.'''■'.'■?C. Forkett,2, W. Hall 3.Bicycle Hoad' Race, 15 miles.—l. ■Innaa;'■■■!

1, W. -E. Jones 2, T. McEntee 3. jOne-mile Handicap.—T. Beech (llOvdsY LW. Hall (35yds) 2, W. A. Clark, (85yd8) 3. * ;Forced Handicap, 100yds.—Gordon 'I.Win! 2, Hogg 3.

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&TJCKLAKD RACING CLUB'S SUM-MER MEETING.

A I»ARGE ATTENDANCE.

AI,L BED'S CTJP.

-The Auckland Racing Club's summermeeting was opened at Ellerslie yesterday,,rlien probably the largest attendance yet

seen at headquarters was present, and itIs popularly estimated that when the CupTras run there were something like 20,000persons present. Certainly there was anenormous crowd. The weather was fine,but the strong southerly breeze blowingmnde matters Tery unpleasant Neverthe-less the afternoon was an enjoyable one,for the racing throughout was of an in-teresting character, end as the favouriteslor the most part triumphed, backers wereon good terms with themselves.

The delay In starting the races was againIn evidence, and in some events it was tenmlnntes after the advertised time beforethe horses were lined np at the post, and,as before pointed out, this is altogetherunfair to the starter that the altered timesare not made public, as the delay is attri-buted to him. The club can hardly realisewhat it can mean to them to cut the timebetween the races as short as they do. andyesterday there must have been thousandsof ponnds shut out of the machines owingto the time given being too limited forthe totalisator staff to handle the money.Every available window was open, buteven with this the money could not betaken, as there was not sufficient timefor them to do their work.

jlr. R- B. Lusk officiated as judge, Mr.A. Kohn as timekeeper, and Mr. C. O'Con-nor as starter, the latter gentleman beingvery successful with his dispatches. Theconduct of the gathering by Mr. Hartla-ndand his able assistant (ilr. Spence) ■was inevery way satisfactory, everything passingoff without a hitch.

ACCIDENTS.During tie running «f the Robinson

Handicap, the mare Fuss, while up withthe leaders, fell, but fortunately the fieldwas stretched across the course, and her' rider escaped without severe injury. Hewas conveyed to the casualty room by themembers of the St. John Ambulance Corps,iwhere on examination he was found tohave been iiadly bruised on the ihip and abit shaken. In connection with this acci-dent, it seems scandalous that on a metro-politan course an injured person wasallowed "to lie in the casualty room forover 20 minutes before medical assistancecould be obtained, and the matter Is onethat should engage the attention of thestewards.

In the Nursery Handicap, when the field■were below 'the distance, a man came outfrom the rails right in front of Solus, oneof the leading division. The horse struckiiim heavily, and on examination in thecasualty room, to which he was conveyed,it was found he was badly bruised andunconscious and his removal to the hotpital was ordered. The man's name wasascertained to 'be John McDougall. a mar-ried man, residing In Hepburn-street.

In the last race an almost similar acci-dent nearly occurred, the man in thisInstance just getting back "in time.

THE TOTALISATORS.With a. Tecord attendance present. It was

only to be expected that the investmentswould be large, and when the totals cameto be made np it was found that the staffof Messrs. H. Hayr and Co. had handled■the large sum of £25,614, which 13 an in-crease of £3049 on last year's amount. Inaddition, bookmakers were licensed, thetees from the source.totalling £1127 10/.

THE RACING.The curtain was raised <wfth the TrialHandicap, which attracted a field, of eight.

Wanchope, Tattoo, and Miss Mlsehdef car-ried the bulk of the investments, the formerbeing a fairly strong favourite. At thedistance, First Wairiki looked all over awinner, but failed to stall off a challengeby the favourite, which won comfortably.

Five saddled up for the Great NorthernFoal Stakes, only one local horse (Obsidian)opposing the visitors. Danube was made"hot stuff," with Formby and War Songnest in request. When the barrier lifted,Formby was quickly in front, and wasnever seriously threatened winning easilyfrom the favourite iiy two lengths. Danubemet with come interference during the

•race, or he might have given the' winnermore trouble. Formiby was bred by hisowner, the Hon. J. D. Ormond, and theprincipal lines of his breeding are:—Sire,Birkenhead, by Orme from Tragedy; dam,Gladlsle, by Seaton Delaval from MissGladys. Previons winners of the race are:

Time.m. a.

1885—Ricochet,by Musket 1 19ISSS—Niagara by Anteros 1 183ISS7—'Pearlshell, by Musket 1 19JISBB—Corunna, by Musket 1201889—Pygmalion, by Apremont ~ 1201830—Lebel, by Nordenfeldt .... 1 15}ISol—Whakawatea, by Apremont . 1 161882—Reflector, by Lochiel 1 10 I1893—Three Star, by Castor 1 10i1894—Bloodshot, by Maxim 1 IT. 1805—St. Panl. by SL Leger 1 IS1896—Gold Medallist, by Medallion 1 171IS9T--Conqueror, by (Medallion ... 1 191898—Screw Gun by Hotchkiss .. 1 161IS9o—Renown, by Dreadnonght .. 1 171900—Menschikoff, by Stepniak . „ 1 191901—Idas, by Seaton Delaval .... 1 IT1902—King Log, by Stepniak .... 1 18i1003—Silkworm, by Seaton Delaval 1 17

by Multiform 1 18i1803—Klrriemulr, by Clan-ranald.. 1 15J1306—Glencnlloch. by Clanranald 116■I9oT—Fleerfoor, by Clanranald .. 1 17 2-51908—Broadsword, by Clflnranald 1 148-51803—Formby,by Birkenhead .. 116 3-5

The large field of seventeen lined np atthe tapes for the Robinson Handicap, theSouthern horse Golden Loop being sent outa warm favourite, and he fully justified theconfidence bestowed in him by winningeasily form Sea Elf, which finished fast

■With the Robinson Handicap decided theKay was made clear for the Auckland Cup,from which the eleventh hour withdrawalswere Aberbrothoek, Diabolo, and Compass,leaving the good field of fifteen to take uptheir position at the barrier. As they par-aded In the paddock the various contestants■were eagerly scanned by their admirers,and it is safe to say thata better condition-ed lot of horsee have not contested theevent, and there was not one that could besorted out as lacking in cpndition. When"betting ceased Downfall and CJiffinteusebracketed were favourites, carrying a fewmore ponnds than All Red. The draw forpositions at the post resulted: 1, Roosevelt;2. Sedition; 3, Te Aroha; 4, Muekerry; 5.Taskmaster; 6, All Red; T, First, Gun; 8,Bollin; 9, Chanteuse; 10, Ngapuin;11, Waimangu; 12, Do-wnfall; 13,'Advocate; 14, JLkarana; .15, SirPrize. The start was delayed through Mus-serry, DU t When the plates lifted It was toa good dispatch. Bollin was early in thelead, andi "with Sedition, carried tbe fieldelonp at a solid pace till passing the stand,■sraere Muskerry had Joined them, and thetrio were just in front of Downfall and AllBed, both of which were striding along Ingreat style. The positions underwent verylittle alteration until they raced across thetop stretch, where All Red and Advocatemoved up, and the pair were In the lead asthey swept round the home turn, with Se-dition and rh>wnfall nest. When fairly in8 line for the post, Jenkins shot out withAD Red, and, although Conquest extractedevery ounce out of Advocate, he was unableto reach the top weight, which won a racefull of merit by a length and three-quarters,*ith Sedition, which put up a good perform-ance, two and a-ha]f lengths further back,:■ third. First Gun, which finished fast wasfourth, and Downfall fifth. The latter was* big disappointment, and, although he gotJ,nice run throughout, failed badly whentte pinch came. As All Red returned toscale he received a great ovation, whichtmfortunately the horse's owner, Mrj.J.■Buckley, was not present to witness.

The times for the various stages of therace, klnuly supplied by Mr A. Kohn, theofficial timekeeper, were: 1 furlong, 14 2-ss;2furlongs. 275; 3 furlongs, 40s; half-mile,631-fc; seven furlongs, 1.32 3-os; mile. 1.46;jWe Mia n-o.uarter. 2.38 1-5; mile and a-half,2.3S 1-5: 2 miles, 3.2 D 1-5.

The pedigree of the winner is as follows:—we, Stopiilak. by Nordenfeldt. from Steppe;■ nam, Madder, by Gossoon, from Madras. ,Previous winners of the race are:

Time.I 1874-Jlr F. Delamaln's Templeton,; ,-. 9-11 3 511we—Mr w. Walters' Kingfisher, iv fi.lo

_18TT—Mr j. Watts' Arielt, 8.2 352.i . Two miles and a quarter.JSiijr*** "'V. Holtou's Lara*, 7.7.. 427"I°—M:- \. McDonald's Ariel. 8.13 4 21JW)- M, jl Edgar .g Arid, aiO .. 4 23iLance's Foul Play. 8.12 4 16'■ few lr H°rsfaH's King Quail, 7.4 4 8"az-Mr j. Pllbrow's Welcome;: Jack, 7.8 4 8}

ISB3—Messrs Mason and Vallance'sSalvage, 8.8 4 »i1884—Mr G. Donne's The Poet, 7.0 4 18t1885—Major George's Nelson, 7.8.. 4 01886—Major George's Nelson, 0.8.. 4 3f1888—Major George's Nelsonf, 9.12 4 6 ."Two miles.1888—Mr G. G. Stead's Lochiel,+8.10 :.:......: 3 32 -ISB9—Mr C. Beresford's Leopold,7.4 3 331890—Mr P. Butler's Crackshot, 8.3 3.303

ISSI—Mr W. Walters' Plnfire, 6.10 3 321IS92—Mr L. D. Nathan's St. Hippo,8-9 3 301893—Major George's Pegasus, 7.5 3 39, 1894—Mr J. Kean's Lottie, 8.0.. 8 86i1895—Mr R. Burke's Anita, 6.9.. 8 37---->1896—Mr A E. Byers' Nestor, 6.12 3 32f: 1897—Mr J. G. Green's Antares,7.11 3 38' 189S—Mr 3. J. Russell's TJhlan, 6.8 3 32tIS99—Mr A. F. Scott's Bluejacket,7.9 s 204-51900—Mr P. Chaafe's Bluejacket,80 : S 831901—Mr G. G. Stead's St. Michael,7.4 3 323-5

1902—Mr G. G. Stead's Siege Gun,8.6 3 33|

1903—Mr S. Bradley's Walrlkl, 9.8 3 294-5. 1904—Mr C. Wallis' Mahutonga,8-12 3 301-5

1905—Mr T. A. Williams' Putty, 7.8 3 294-51906—Mrs Coombe's Master Delaval,7.6 3 28 3-5

1907—Hon. J. D. Ormond's Zim-merman, 8.4 3 35 2-5

1908—Mr St. John Buckley's AllRed, 8.0 8 311909—Mr St. John Buckley's AllRed, 9.1 3 29 1-5

|New Tear's Day. jrsoxlng Day.. After the rare, Mr J. H. Prosser, on be-half of Mr Buckley, owner of All Red, en-tertained the Press in the press room, whenthe health of Mr Buckley and his horse andtrainer was toasted.

The Grafton Hn.rdle Race saw seven gato the post, Dunborve being made the me-dium of most support. Hautapu, as usual,made the early running, the favourite tak-ing charge three furlongs from home, and,; stalling oft a late run by Reservoir, won bj

j two lengths.] i The Railway Handicap, the second leg. of the double, brought out 17 runners, Lady

Medallist being a very warm favourite. |Lady Medallist was never prominent, and,after Mahinga. General Soult, and Kakamahad made the running to the distance. Arm-let got in front, but a Httle further on was

! challenged by Kllindlni, and, the weight.. telling on Armlet, Kllindlni got the verdict. by half a length.Antoinette won the Nnrsery Handicap

from a better backed one in Apellon, andthe final event, the Christmas Handicap,saw the second favourite, Maheno,. wiunicely from Rauparaha and Tanekaka, bothof which were outslders.: GRAFTON HURDLE RACE of SOOsovs.

Distance, two miles.G. Dunnett's b g Dunborve, 6yrs, by

Bluejacket—Lady Peer, 9.1 (Julian).. 1W. S. Davidson's oh g Reservoir, aged,

10.7 (Jones) '.:..'. 2F. J. jlncmunemin's b g Scotty, aged,

10.6 (Deerey) 3Also ran: Compass, 11.5; Hautapu, 10.2;i Lady Patricia, 9.0; First Barrel, 9.0.Hautapu, as usual, was eany In the lead,

and when they settled down, was showing! the way to Reservoir, First Barrel, Lady

Patricia, Compass, Scotty, and .Dunborve,which were racing In that order. Whenthey came past the stand Hautapu had a, length's advantage of Lady Patricia, whichhad Reservoir on her quarters, with Com-pass at the head of the others. Going alongthe back Hantapu had drawn out three, lengths clear of the field, which was hea'd-, ed by Lady Patricia, while Dunborve could, be seen making a forward move. The field, closed up crossing the top stretch, and at, the mile and a half post, Dunborve was on; terms with Hautapu, and when they turnedfor home was in the lead. After jumpingthe last fence, Reservoir put In a late run,' but was unable to reach Dunborve, whichwon by two lengths. Scotty was a similardistance away, third, with Lady Patriciafourth, and Compass last. Time, 3.51 3-5.i Dunborve was favourite.

! THE RAILWAY HANDICAP of SoOsovs.Six furlongs.• E. J. Watt's b f Kllindlni, 3yrs, by Kil-i cheran—Mousqueterie, 7.T (F. Cress) 1i G. D. Greenwood's b m Armlet, 4yrs, byMensehikoff—Armilla, 9.2 (Hatch) ... 2i Donald McLeod's br f Kakama, 3yrs, byi Soult—Winsome, 7.8 (Conquest) 3Also started: Cambrian 8.5, Salute 8 3,Lady Medallist 5.3, Devonport 7.9 Tamaln-

upo 7.9, Theodore 7.6, Gipsy Belle 7.6, WildWest 7.4, Sir Artegal 7.7, General Soult7.0, Full Sail 6.12, Mailings 7.U. Necktiei 6.8, AmbUa 6.7.Fifteen mlnntes after the advertised time; the barrier lifted to a faily even start,, General Soult being first to move, followedby Cambrian and Devonport, but when they

had ascended the cutting Mahinga was thepilot, and led the field across the top, fol-lowed by General Soult, Kakama, ATmlet,and Cambrian, with Salute at the head ofthe others. Mahinga swung round theIhome turn just clear of Armlet, with Ka-kama next, and the field closing up. Atthe distance Armlet bad taken jHahinga'smeasure, but a little further oa Kllindlnicame with a strong run, and the"top-weighttiring under her (heavy Impost, Kllindlnicaught her fifty yards from the post, win-ning at the finish by half-a-leng*rJh. Kakamawas a length further back, third, and thencame Salute, Lady Medallist; General Soult,and Mahinga, with Theodore last. Time,Lls 2-5. Theodore was favourite.THE NURSERY HANDICAP of 200SOVS.

For two-year-olds. Fdve furlongs.F. W. Arnold's b t Antoinette, by Sonlt

Miss Annie, 7.11 (H. Gray) JF. J. McManemin's br c Apellon,' byMonoform—Latona, 8.6 (Ryan) 2

W. Gall's ch.g Solus, by Salvadan—Soli-tary, 7.11 (Oliver) 3Also stated: Princess Soult 7.5, Duma 7.5,

Goldflnder 7.2, Muskewai 7.5, His Highness7.1, Wenonah 7.8, Zuleima 7.0, Enyo 6.13,Wee Olga 7.0, Hamadryad 7.1.

When the barrier lifted Solus, PrincessSoult, and Antoinette were first to move,and the former showed the way across thetop stretch, followed by Princess Soult andAntoinette, with Hamadryad and Apellonmost prominent of the others. Solus andPrincess Soult were In close company asthey turned for home, but when fairly In Rline for the post Antoinette put in herclaim, and, taking charge at the distance,stalled off a strong challenge from Apellon,and won by half-a-length. Solus was alength further back, third, and then cameGoldflnder, Duma, His Highness, the lastto finish being Muskewai. Time, 1.3 3-5.Apellon was favourite.THE 'CHRISTMAS HANDICAP of 200SOVS.

One mile.W. Davles* b m M-aheno, syrs, by Sonlt—

Lottie, 8.5 (Buchanan) 1Jl. Muir's ch g Rauparaha, aged, bySeaton Delaval—Folly, 7.0 (R. E.Brown) 2

Te Hlkaka's b g Tanekaha, uvrs, by St.Paul—Thirlmere, 7.3 (C. Brown) 3Also started: Elysian 8.13, Santa Rosa'

8.8, Kilwinning 8.2, Uranium 7.13. Swim-ming Belt 8.1, Delegate 7.6, Rlmlock 7.6,St. Felix 7.4, Celtic 7.0.

Uranium was early in the lead, andshowed the way along the back, wibh-Tanekaha, Swimming Belt, and Kilwinningas her nearest attendants. Crossing thetop Stretch Uranium was still the pilot,with Tanekaha also on terms, the pairing just clear of Swimming Belt and Dele-gate, -with Maheno at the 'head of theothers, Kilwinning falling back nearly Inst.Turning for home, Uranium, Tanekaha,and Swimming Belt were almost in line,just in front of Delegate. At the distanceTanekaha had charge, but a little furtheron Maheno and Rauparaha Challenged, andan Interesting race resulted, Maheno stay-ing the longest, and getting the verdict byhalf-a-'ength from Rauparaha, which was 8head In front of Taneknha. Elysian wasfourth and Delegate fifth, the last- pair be-ing Kilwinning and St. Felix, the latterbeing a long way last. Time, L4l 1-5. Kil- ■winning was favourite.

NORTHERN WAIROA RAGES. <(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) ' 'DARGAVILLE, Monday. -The Northern Walroa Racing Club's j

meeting took place to-day in fine wea-:ther. The following are the results:—- . 3•Maiden Handicap, five fnrlongs.—Reglna i1, Raymond 2, Nimrod 3. Won by threelengths. Time, 1.23.

Kaipara Handicap, seven furlongs.— <Gfcpsv Queen 1, Millicent 2, RosklU 3. Woneasily.. Time. 1.40 1-5. iNorthern tVairoa Cup, one mile.—Las- Icombe 1, Maroon and Black 2. The onlystarters. Won by eight lengths. Time, -1.50 2-5. - ■» ' IDistrict Handicap, fire furlongs.—Well-cast 1. Gipsy Queen 2, Raymond 3: Won rby a length. Time, 1.1. 5Borough Handicap, six furlongs.—Nimrod1. Regln-a' 2,- Master' Sly" 3. Won by a Ilength. Time, 1:24. Reglna .won, but .was 1disqualified, not being eligible to start-

Electric Handicap.—Luaeombe 1, Well- Icast 2. The only starters. Won by a head, J9

THAMES JOCKEY CLUB.

(By .Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)

THAMES, Monday.The first day's racing of the ThamesJockey Club's summer meeting took place

to-day in excellent weather conditions. Theattendance was a record one, and the rac-ing good throughout. The following arethe results:—

Maiden Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Walpa,7.12 (TChlttaker), 1; Talaha, 8.6 (Pernwood),2; Steplink, 7.7 (Kulick), 3. Also started:Jill, Romantic, and Caruso. A splendidrace; Won after a. good finish. Time,1.311-5.Hurdles, 1| mile.—King, 9.4 (WdndsoT), 1;Cyjnri, 10.5 (Gonan), 2; Loch Fyne, 10.3(Malcolm), 3. Also ran: H&ngahltu, Master> Paul, Lumlnator. A good race. Woneasily by two lengths. Time, 3.30 1-5.

Goldflelde' Cup, HOsovs, li mile.—W.Cook's Aioff, 7.7 (Brady), 1; Coleman's

i Prince Leo, 7.5 (Wblttnker), 2; Mrs Ander-son's St. Tui, T.ll (Whale), 8. Also etart-ed: Noteorinl, Carmanla, Prophet. A gplen-

i did race. St. Tui looked ■Idke a winner untilthe last furlong, when Azof! and Prince

i Leo moved up, and a good race home en-i sued. Azoff, taking the lead, -beat PrinceLeo by a htad; St. Tui three and a-half5 lengths away, third. Time, 2.10 3-5.Borough 'Handicap of SOsovs, five fur-; longs.—Jena, 8.6 (Silk), 1; Lady Dot, 7.4

(Greenwood), 2; Positive, 7.8 (Kllllck), 8.Also started: Toa Tuhl, 8.0; Hikuai, 8.5;'Hard ißock, 7.8. Won by a length, with, three lengths separating second and thirdmorses. Time. 1.3.First .Steeplechase of OOsovs, two mi'es. and ahalf.—Armagia, 9.9 (Oowan), I;,Pierre,. 10.5 (DeeWe), 2; Yolette, 10.0 (Scott), 3., Also started: Ladle, 10.0; Kremlin, 10.0;1 Red McGregor, 9.12. Kremlin fell at thedouble Jump In the second round, when| holding a good position and going strong.

Armagh was in front from the start, andmaintained It to the finish, winning easily' from Pierre by two lengths. Yolette wasabout eight 'lengths aiway, third. Time,4.50.

Stewards' Handicap of 45sovs, seven fnr-longs.—'Explosive, 7.4 (Wfodttaker), 1; Im-; pulsive, 7.7 (Si'k), 2; Rnrata, 8.4 (Green-wood). 3. Thes-e were the only starters.(Explosive won comfortably by a length, the■ same distance separating second and third1 horses.; First Hack Race of 40kovs. six furlongs.—' Alarm, 8.0 (Scott), 1; Tenby, 7.9 (Cox) 2;• Totlka. 8.3 (Silk), 3. Also started: Roman-' We. 8.10; Cunweptf, 8.7; Report, 7.12; Leo-nite, 7.12; Eleetrnkoff, 7.12: Winchester,7.11; Patricia. 7.10; and Muscadine, 7.12.Alarm won by a length from Tenby, withTotika two lengths away, third. Time1.18 8-5.

Welter Handicap of 40sovs. one mile and30 yards.—Tniaha. 8.12 (Greenwood), 1-Prince Leo, 0.5 (Wihittaker), 2: Lloyds, 8.1(Barr), 3. Also started: Prophet PrinceLeo led to the turn Into the straight, whereTainha came with a rush* that wae not tobo denied, and won easi'y by a lensth. withUoydß two lengths aw«y, third. Time, 1.47.

MANAWATU RACING CLUB.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

PALMERSTON NORTH. Monday.The Manawatu races were the principalholiday event for a very large number ofpeople to-day. The racing was on thewhole good, some line finishes being foughtout. The Cup was an interesting race, anilthe win of Menrlvonln, the favourite, waspopular. Although the attendance was very

large, the totallsator investments were notso extensive, owing toa great extent to oneor two smnll fields. The total Invested.£15,345, was n decrease of £2475 on lastyear's cup day. Bookmakers' fees for theday totalled £412 10/. Later results are asfollows:—TOKOMARU HURDLES of 130sovs. One

mile and three-quarters.Mr J. Pawson's Stayboy, aged, bv Lebel

—Dauphin mare. 9.13 (H. Cairns) 1Mr H. Whitney's Whatakura, 0.8 (T.

Pritchaird) 2Mr W. J. Shannon's Maidi, 11.9 (W.

Toung) 3Also started: Feu de Jole, 9.7.Won comfortably by two lengths. Time,3.19 1-5.

FITZHERBERT HANDICAP of 200sovs.Six furlongs.

Mr M. T. McGrath's Tumnt, aged, byMerriwee—lsmene, 8.13 (H. Cairns).. 1Mr A Barclay's Penates, 9.7 (T. Prit-chard) 2Mr E. J. Watt's Bally Shannon, 8.13

(Stan. Reid) 3Also started: Full Rate B.S, Flltaway 8.8,

Ballarat 7.12, Nyland 7.6.Won by a length, with half a length be-

tween second and third. Time, 1.14 3-5.GILLIES HACKRACE of lOOsovs. Six fur-longs.Mr S. Messenn's Wnloura, by Conqueror

—Marionette, 7.13 .(E. Lowe) 1Mr H. Hodge's Splash. 7.13 (S. Reid) 2Mr D. Buick's Amphianser, 7.10 (A.Oliver) 3

Also started:Captain Bell 9.0, Celaeno 7.2Kimmerian 6.13.NURSERY HANDICAP of loOsovs. Five

furlongs.Mr Hlghde'n's Polymorphous, by Multi-

form—Rumour. 7.9 (R. Young) 1Mr E. J. Watt's Winning Post, 7.3 (E.

Lowe) 2Sir G. Clifford's Broadsword {R. King) .. 3

Also started: Golden Water ~:i3. Gloss6.10.

Won by half a length on the post, withthe same distance bet-ween second and third.Time, 1.2.

GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of loOsovs.One mile.

Mr G. H. Miller's Sandstream, by SanFran—Via, 9.0 (H. Cairns) 1

Mr D. Kemp's VI 7.10 (E. Lowe) 2Sir G. Clifford's Fasnakyle, 0.7 (C. Monk) 3

Also ran: Wnikarnka 8.3, Truganinl 8.0,Goodwin Park 6.13. Uistori 6.12.'Won-by half a length. Time, 1.42.

TARANAKI JOCKEY CLUB.(By Telegraph.—Ptcss Association.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, Monday.The first day of the Taranakl Jockey

Club's races passed off successfully. Fol-lowing are the later results:—

■Ladies' Purse.—Miss Park 1, Forward 2.Life 3. Won easily. Scratched: Loch-guard, Tokoroa, and Waiho. Time, 1.49.

Hurdles.—Golden Glow 1, Maratoa 2,Drudgery 3. Won easily. Scratched: Toko-roa. Time, 1.54.

Christmas Handicap.—Bismarck 1, LadyMenschikoff 2, Shannon Lass 3. Scratched:Dr. Shi-niose. Won by two lengths. Time,2.11 25.

First Welter Hack, seven furlongs.—KnJ-waka 1, Redwing 2, Starboard 3. Won by aneck. Time, 1.32.First Hack Scurry, five furlongs.—Bay

Paul 1, Overtime 2; Lady Heroine 8 Wonby two lengths. A protest against the win-ner, on the ground of alleged unpaid for-feit, will not be decided till Tuesday. Thestake and investments are meantime with-held.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—WeeTrinket 1, Leathean 2, Cyrene 3. Won byhalf a length. Time, 1.10 4-5.

PLDMPTON PARK TROTS.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, Monday.For the first d-ay of the Pluiupton' ParkTrotting Club's summer meeting splendid

weather was experienced.."' There was alarge attendance, and the sum of £0901was put through the totnlisator, as com-pared with £699S last year. Following arethe results:—

Ladies' Bracelet (harness), of 40sovs, onemile.—First heat: Rlpon Child, 2s. 1; Idaso,scratch, 2; Silverefcte, 2s. 3. Time, 2.40 3-5.Second heat: Little Toby, 7s, 1; WallaceM., 6s, 2; Amasonla, ss, 3. Time, 2.5.Final: Wallace M., 1; Silrerette, 2; Ama-zonia. 3. Time, 2.37. An Inquiry into therunning of Wsllace M. was adjourned tillto-morrow evening.

Sockburn Handicap,. Of 15030v5, two miles.—Franzic, 19s, 1; Rosebery, 2Cs, 2; Red-child, 13s. 3. Time, 4.57.- 'Innovation Handicap,- of 65sovs, one mileind a-half.—Mine Yet, 12s, Ir'Bazll, 12s, 2;ilster Julian, 10s, 3. Time. 4.3}.

Riecarton Handicap, of 105sovs, two miles.—Electrocute 17s, 1; Effle Wood, 275, 2;Lord Vivian, *235, 3. Time, 4.45.

Boxing Lay.. Handicap, of lOOsovs,- twoniles.—Phosphorus, 4s. 1; Sir -Joe, lis, 2;Maori Child, Is. 3. Time, 5;7 2-5.

Dash Handicap, of 90sovs, ope mile.—3an Tracy, Bs, 1; lanto, Bs, 2; Ticket, Ss, 3.Clme, 2.28'.Electric Handicap, of SOsovs, one mile.—

3usky Morn, 125,-1; Wild Ivy, 10s, 2; Joy,'18, 8. Time, 2.20 1-5. [

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB'S SUMMER|MEETING.

FIRST DAT.(By Association.) <• ■ 'btTNEIMN, Monday.

The attendance at the Dunedin JockeyClub'sk summer meeting, held to-day, waslarger tlhan usual, and the weather was allthat could be desired. The track was inexcellent condition, the recent rains andfine sole of grnes having robbed the groundof any sting. The club licensed nine book-makers and £8339 10/ was put through thetotalisator. Following are the later re-sult*:-, - .DTTNEODirN HANDICAP of 150bov». For

tworyear-olds. Five furlongs.iMr. J. Buckley's b f A'erlna, by Boult—

iHotoherina, 7.10, including 51b over(F. *arr) ;... 1

Mr. H. Knight's Susa, 7.7 (W. Weir) .. 2iSlr G. McLean's Via, 7.0 (E. Harrison) 3

Also started: Golden Chorus 8.9.Vid was first to break the line, and

.breasting the hill was half-a-length dear ofA-erlria, who, however, Immediately shot tothe front, with the others close up. Aerinadrew away In the straight, and won bybetween five and six lengths, Susa beatingVld by a neck for second place. Time, 1.5.OTAGO HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mil*

and a-qu'arter.Mr. J. Ellis' br h Adjudge, 4yrs, by

Blackstone—Inwlsta, 6.10 (C. Emmet-son) 1

Mr. H. Knight's Tlkltere, 7.11 (Emmer-*on) f.. 2

Mr. J. C. N. Grigg's Outlander, 7.13(Cotton) , 8Also started: Rose Noble 8.2, Office Girl

8.2, Astrakhan 7.10, Warsaw 7.2, Luresome6.10 (including 31b over), Speculate 7.3 (in-cluding 101b over).

From a splendid start Office Girl was first'to show out, with Rose Noble and Ad-judge next. Going out of tlhe straight Ad-Judge took the lead, with Rose Noble thirdand Tlkitere fourth. Adjudge Increased hislead round the back, and Office Girl droppedback before reaching the far turn. Adjudgemaintained the lead in the straight, andwon by six lengths, Tlkitere beating Out-lander by a short length fer second place.Time, 2.9 2^5.

TRIAL STAKE'S of lOOsovs. Sevenfurlongs.

Mr. H. Knlghfs bf Shindy, 3yrs, bySlnglestea—Nenup'hor, 7.11 (W. Em-merson) 1

Mr. P. Toouiey's Lady De Vere, 8.1(Beale) 2

Mr. J. Ellis' Adage, 5.2 (F. Xarr) 3Also started: Glenfleld 8.6, Lord Kose-

bery 8.6, Rochester 8.6, Platinum 8.8, In-vincible 8.8, Nlghtllght 8.1, Merrlbeck 7.13,Castilla 7.11.

The field- was well In line when the bar-rier rose, and before going a furlong Shindy,Lady De Vere, and Castilla were at thehead of affairs. Running past the flve-furloug post Shindy was a length and a-halfclear of Lady De Vere, while Cas'tllla wasclose up third. In the straight Lady DeVere challenged Shindy, and In a goodfinish Shindy won by close on three lengths,Adage being four leugths away, third.Time, 1.31 2-5.FEDERAL HANDICAP of 150SOVS. Six

furlongs.Mr. W. McKay's eh g Lupulite, 6yrs, by

8.10 (A. McKay) 1Mr. J. N. Grigs's Ilarlta, 8.10 (E. Cotton) 2Mr. A. Barton's Zetland, 7.C, including

lib overweight (W. Weir) 8Also started: Silkweb 9.9, Passion 8.5,

San Severo 8.2, Loftus 7.3,' Lord Clutha 6.7,Red Morn 6.7.

Lord Clutha was left at the post. Afterthe field had ruu a few strides Lupulitesupplanted Red Morn In the lead. Run-ning past the nve-furlong post Lupulitewas just clear of Pusslon, Red Morn, andLoftus. Lupulite lauded in the straight acouple of leugths clear of Paßsion, withIlarlta close up third. Lupulite kept clear

by over three lengths and a-halffrom Ilarlta, who beat Zetland by a lengthtor second place. Time, 1.16 4-5.CAVJSRSHAM HANDICAP of l&Osovs. Six

furlougs.

Mr. J. J. Mcßrlde's eh h Obsono, 4yrs,by Ollgado—Limn, 9.6 (A. (McKay) .. 1

Mr. J. Paulln's Redmond, 8.4 (Wing-field) 2Mr. N. Reid's Firebell, 8.2 (S. J. Plney) 3Also started: Simon Pure 8.3, Maud

Gonne 8.8, Feodor 8.9.Firebell and Obsono were the smartest

to begin. Turning Into the straight Ob-sono was a leugth and n-half clear of Fire-bell nnd Feodor. Once in a line for homeRedmond put In a challenge, but Obsonewon by four lengths from Redmond, whodefeated Firobell by half-a-length for secondplnce. Time, 1.17 4-5.OTOKAIA WELTER HANDICAP of 100

soys. One mile.Mr. W. J. Haslett's b g Cuirosettla,

nged, by Culrroson—Poinstellin, 8.13(J. Rae) 1

Mr. R. G. Hudson's Red and Black, 8.0(J. Wlugfield) 2

Mr. N. Barcam's Inchbonny, 8.7 (F.Douglas) 3Also started: Plnul 8.12, Erakine 8.3,

Jack Ashore 8.2.Racing towards the six-furlong post Ers-

klue was a couple of lengths clear ofCulrosettia and Inchbonny, Jack Ashore ly-ing close up. Turning up the hill Cuiro-settiii and Inchbonny closed up, and nearthe last improved their positions. In thestraight Cuirosettla Joined Ersldne, andshortly after took charge and won by closeon two lengths from Red and Black, Inch-bonny being three lengths away, third.Time, 1.46 4-5.

GORE TROTS.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

GOREi Monday.The Gore Trotting Club's meeting was

held to-day in fine weather. There was arecord attendance. The totalls.itor re<-elptstotalled £3102. Following are the results:—

Novice Handicap, one mile and a dis-tance.—Monsoon 1, Wheel of Fortune 2,Gusty 3. Time, 3.55 2-5.

Mabaura Handicap, two miles.—LadyAreu.i 1, Laura 2, Brown Jack 8. Time,5.19 23.

Christmas Handicap, one mile.—TheDairymaid 1. Commauderlte 2, Rocket 3.Time, 2.-16 4-5.

Trotting Club Handicap, two miles.—Lady Sapwell 1, Knapdale 2, Bribery 3.Time, 5.4.

Latliles' Bracelet, one mile and a half.—Myrtle Bell 1, Ilhurwood 2, Mousoon 3.May 'Was first past the post, but was dis-qualified for galloping.

Boxing Day Handicap, one mile.—Vera-city 1. Dragoon 2, Walnut 3. Time, 2.34 4-5.

District Handicap, one mile and a half.—Wheel of Fortune 1, Woodroof 2, BrownBonnet 3. Time, 3.58 1-5.

Final, one mile.—John Temple 1, Rocket2, Wild Bill 3. Tinre, 2.37 4-5.

WELLINGTON PONY RACES.

(By Association.)

WELLINGTON, Monday.At the pony races held at Miramar to-day,

the results wove us follow:—Greeting Handicap.—Paul Beaver 1,Flying Wind 2, Firefly 8. Time, 1.12J.Maiden Handicap.—Stranded 1, Gipsy

■Gdrl 2, Torrent 3. Time, lm.Boxing Dny Handicap.—Petronel 1, Aba-

ibacuMa 3. Miss Vera 8. Tlm-e, 1.17 3-5.Criterion Handicap.—Firefly 1, Miss Ruby2, Dorina 3. Time, 53 4-5.Borough Handicap.—'Sunshine 1, Sirrah 2Billy 3. Time, 1.12J.Christmas Handicap.—Petronel 1 Mer-maid 2, Mass Vera 3. Time, 57J.

.'REEFTON RACES.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

REEFTON, Monday.•Splendid weather was experienced for the

Reefton races. The course was In perfectorder, and there was a record attendanceFollowing are the results:—

Trial Plate.—King Try 1, Hlllsprlng 2Aunt Sally 3. Wou easily by two lensrtihsTime, 1.16 1-5.Point Handicap.—lnvestment 1, Boutade2, Mangrove 3. Won by a length.Reefton Cup.—Federal 1, While Lie 2Ellerton 3.' Federal got the lend and keptit, winning easily. Time, 1.57 3-5 the

fastest time recorded'for the Const.Electric Plate.—Supplement 1, Ito 2,Silent Member 3. Won by two lengthsTime, 1.8 2-5.Boatmnno Handicap.—Blessbok 1, NorthPole 2, Montreal 3. Wou by n long neck.Time, 1.16 2-5.Progress Handicap.—Mangrove 1, Mer-

chantman 2. Federal 3. Won by a length.Time. 1.16 2-5.

Mldlmrds Handicap.—De Witte 1, Invest-ment 2, Contingent 3. Won by two lengths.Time, 1.31 2-5. 'The investments on the' totalisatoramounted to £3887.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEYCLUB.

(By Cable.—Preee Aieoclation.—-Copyright.)

BYiDNEY, December 27.The A..T.C. held fheir summer meeting at

Ranchv-lck to-day. The following were theresults, of the principal erenta:— ,THE DECEMBER STA'kDEJS, a sweeps takes

of lOsovs each, with GOOsots added. Fortw-ovjiear-ode. Colts, 8.10; flllies, 8.5;geldings allowed 81b. Fire furlong*.

Memre H. B. and C. Iα Thompson's br «Beverage, by Melster—Wild Rose.... 1ilr E. E>ibtern's oh f Desert Rose, by

Malster—Mangoeteen 2Mr F. Williams' br g Precdous, by Mai-,eter—OEtustle 3Seven horses started. Beverage won t>7a length. Time, 1.2).THE euiMMTE-R CUP, a handicap eweep-

stakesof lOsove each, -wltlli 600sovs added.One mile and five furlongs:.

Mr P. Heffernan's ibr g Ungarie, 4yrs,by Trentmoor—Josephine, 8.3 1

Brackenbnrg, 7.9 2Footpad, "?.5 3Golden Slipper showed momentarily infront at iic start, but she was done withbefore leaving the straight. Ungurle woneasily bj three lengths. Time, 2.481.The City Handicap (li mile) was <woo i>7King Bee. Porte being second, and Sofranothdrd. Tim*, 2.9.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

(By, Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.)MELBOURNE, .December 27.

At the V.A.T.C. meeting to-day th« prin-cipal event Tesulted as follows:—THE BOOPETOiUN COP of OOOsovs. One

mile and three furlongs.Mr J. Rowen's eh h TrueSoot, 6yre, brWallace—Fides 1Tarrabar jj

D,uinnolly 3Twelve Ihorsee started. True Scot woii

■by a 'length. Time, 2.23}.

PORT ADELAIDE RACING CLUB.(By Cable.—'Press Association.—Copyright.)

ADELAIDE, December 27.The Port Adelaide Racing Club's meeting

took place to-day. Following -was the resultof the principal event:—

THE PORT ADELAIDE) CUP.Mr H. P. McLachlan's br ix Carl Dour,6yrs, by Carlyon—Grumpy 1Alcaba 2(Medagala 3Twenty-three horses started.

Carl Dour won 'by a length and a half.

BOWLING.

DEVOSPOIIT BOWLING CLrTTB.

The following matches have been played:CHAMPION SINGLES.

Myers 20 v. Broughton 17, Ralfe 26 v.J. M. Crosher 10, Armstrong 13 v. Mitchell18, Broughton 22 v, O'Loughlen 18, Myers11 v. Mason 28, Cooper 13 v. Maaon 26,

■Ralfe 21 v. Broughton 18 Mason 15 v. Grat-tan 24, Warren 20 v. Mitchell 15, Myers18 v. Orosher 17 Coopet 21 v. Broughton12, Harrison 13 V. Harty 21, Harrison 18v. Armstrong 11, Cooper 12 v. Coltman 23.

HANDICAP SINGLEB.Erickson 12 v. J. M. Crosher 27, M.

Taylor 26 t. Grattan 18, O'Lougnlen 13 v.Mitchell 27.

RHMUERA GRBBN.The following games were played yester-

day on the Remuera green:—Boxing Day Handicap.—'Spooner, Wal-

lace, Hegman, McLean (s),—25, v. Choyce,A. Clark, Campbell, Littlejohn (s)—24; Han-nah, Cochrane, Farmer, Clerk (c)—U, v.Rlobertson, Roses Bill* GaTland Cs)—*2ttSecond round: Captain Clarke, Baker, Stev-enson, Rev. Beatty (s)—22, v. Spooner, Wal-lace, Hegman McLean (s) —18. Final: Rob-erton, Rose, Ellis, Garland (s)—16, v. Cap-tain Clarke, Baker, Steveneon, Rev. Beatty(s)—2o.

OTAHTJHTJ GREEN.The following matches were played on

the Otahuhu bowling green during the weekending on Christmas Day:—

lliok Competition.—Day, Sheppard, Bell,1Jenkins (s)—19, v. May, Mclntosh, Short,T. Wilson (s)—16; Balfour, Andrew, Wills,Sutherland (s)->-21, y. Hayward, Rogers,W. Ferguson. Whiteley <s)—l3; Mclntosh,Dr. Rowley, Robinson, J. H. Johnston (s)—14, T. Day, J. G. Johnston, Sturges, Whlt-inore (s)—9; Carsou, Sturges, Scott. Heb-den (s) —-, v. T. Wilson, Haydon, J. Fer-guson. J. Wilson (s)—l4.

Challenge Match.—Scotland v. Colonials:Scotland—Bobinßon, Scott, W. Ferguson, J.Ferguson (s)i—16, v. Colonials—Harper,Day, Grant, Everitt (s)—ls.

Champion Pairs.—Johnston and Grant, 20,v. Hayward and Harper, 15.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

THE WANGANUI MEETING.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

■WANOANUI, Monday.•Following are the results of the shooting

at the Wanganul rifle meeting:—Manawatu Match, OOOyds and 600yds.—

Rifleman Wlnslade, Opakl R.C., £4, 66;Rifleman Bairstow, Opakl 8.C., £2 10/, 66;Sergeant Gebbie, Dannevlrke R.C., £2, 66;Private Cook, Palmerston North Ktfles, £110/, 61; Private A. Delhi, Danuevlrke Rifles,64; Private, Hunt, Zealandla Rifles, 64; Rifle-man C. H. Speck, Stratford B:C, 64; Rifle-man H«nry, Opakl R.C., 63; Rifleman King,Opald R.C., 63; Bugler Soler, WanganulRifles, 63; Sergeant Baker, City Rifles, 63;Rifleman Mclntoeh, Opakl 8.C., 63; PrivateW. Delhi, Dannevtrke R.C., 62; CaptainScott, .Wanganul Rifles, 62; Private fiyles,Dannevirke Rifles, 62; Corporal Griffiths,Wiauganul Klfles, 62; Rifleman G. Hyde,Opakl R.C., 62; Corporal Head, RoyalRifles, 62; Corporal Allen, WanganulGunrds, 62; Private Merritt, TaranaklRifles, 62; Rifleman Johnson, MangaweltaR.C., 61; Rifleman Guy, Kaponga R.C., 61;Private Drummond, Wanfcanul Klfles, 61;Rifleman Jnrvls, Tnradnle R.C., 61; Rifle-man Baker, Kahotou R.C., 01; RiflemanStubbings, Ngntlawa R.C., 61; CorporalSells, Palmerston North Rifles, 61; RiflemanMcCnlmont, Opakl R.C., 61; Sergeant Rasu-leigh, Eketahuna M.R., 61; Sergeant Head,Napier Guards, 00; Rdfleman Jackson, Strat-ford R.C., 60; Rifleman Kitchen, UpperI-lutt U.C., 60; Sergeant James, NapierGuards, 60; Lieutenant Nielson, DannevirkeRifles, 60.

Tnranakl Match, 700yds.—Rifleman Guy,Kapouga R.C., £4, 61; Private A. Diehl,Dannevirke IWfles, £2 10/, 59; Rifleman Mc-Intosli, Opakl R.C., £2, 59; Private E-yles,Dannevirke Rifles, £2 10/, 59; Bugler Soler,Wanganul Rifles, 68; Lieutenant Hollard,Hntt Rifles, Cβ; Corporal Allen, WanpanulGuards, SS; Private Hunt, Zealandla Rifles,58; Rifleman Winslade, Opaki R.C., 57;Sergeant Turner, inglewood Rifles, 57; Ser-geant Kennedy, Napier Guards, 57; Rifle-man Turner, Linton R.C., 57; Rifleman Bel-four, Greenmeadows R.C., 57; Private T.Marret, Taranakl Rifles, 57; Corporal Grif-fith, Wanganui Rifles, 66; Rifleman Banks,Kimbolton R.C., Bβ; Private Parley, Vic-toria Rifles, 50; Lieutenant Neilson, Danne-vlrko Rifles, 50; Rifleman Jer'vls, TaradaleR/C, 56; Sergeant Gebbie, Dannevirke R.C.,56; Rifleman Vennell, Tewharau R.C., 56;Colour-Sergeant Harrison, Wanganul Rifles,56; Corporal Kells, Palmerston North Rifles,56; Rifleman O'Neill, Bulls R.C., 56; Pri-vate Baker, Rnhoutu 8,0, 50; Private W.Atkins, Napier R.C., 55; Corporal Gtlehnan,Patea Rifles, 55; ttlfleman Thorpe, StratfordR.C., 55; Rifleman Monk, Ngatlawa R.C.,55; Colour-Sergeant Mutheson, PalmerstonNorth Rifles, 55; Private Jackson, CityRifles (Wellington), 55,; Private Frederick,Royal Rifles, 55; Private Cook, PalmerstonRifles, 55; Lieutenant Wilioughby, Palmer-ston North Guards,. 54. Cbuuted out:' J.Speck, Henry, Cunningham, King, andJames.

ATHLETICS.:, -j——« ■ i.

AXUarETN'S CABNIVA— > /WORLD'S(CHAMPIONSHIP CHOP.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

EI/THAM, Monday.Ideal weather was experienced for, the

first day of the New Zealand Axemen's As-sociation carnival. The principal' events de-cided to-day were as follows:—

World's Championship Chop, 4ft standingblocks.—Dave Pretty, Of Hamilton, who se-cured' the championship last year, againwon, J. II Richardson,"of Motu, being se-cond; Sam Johnson, of Gisborne (runner-uplast year), third;■ and•Esau Pretty, of Mor-rlnsvllle, fourth, Tfine; 3.5 1-8.

Double-handed Sawing Championship ofAustralasia, 2ft logs.—Won by A. Sullivanand D. .Carlson. Time, 435.New Zealand- Championship Chop, 12iustanding blocks.—First heat: Sam Johnson,1; Tom West, 2. Second heat: Geo. Me-Cauley, 1; Dave Pretty (present holder), 2.Thirdheat: J»o Nestroskl, 1; W. D. Hughes,2. The final will be decided to-morrow. •Maiden Chop. IBln blocks.—B. Neustokl, 1;C. A: Mclvor, 2; G. Bill, 8. Time,'„sl.

Maiden Single-handedSawing, 18ln log.—Dave Pretty, I; F. D. Johnson, 2; W- Hughes3. .' r

,Underhand Handicap Chop, 18ln'log».—

Sam Johnson 1; C. Ena Volzke, 2; F. D.Johnson, 3. Time, 2.38 1-5. •

Single-handed Sawing Handicap, 2ft logs.—A. B>. Sullivan, 1; Charlie VolEke, 2; A.Carlson, 3. Time, 2.40 1-5.

Red beech was the timber used for thefirst time, and did not give the same satis-faction as white pine, the times consequent-ly being slightly slower.

To-morrow's programme Includes the axe-men's cop of £150.The town was gaily decorated, and elabo-

ratearrangements had been made in antici-pation of the Governor's visit, but His Ex-cellency was prevented from coming throughParliament sitting.

AQUATICS.

AR'NST AND DURNAN.(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

NELSON. Monday.Arnst told a Colonist reporter to-day that

he had received a letter from' DurnaO, theCanadian sculler, asking for a match, toberowed at Toronto. Arnst is considering thematter.f ■ —

THE kUGKLAftD STAR, TUESDQCT, BEOEMBEH 28, 1909. 7

|T\HE QUESTION QF mHE T\AX.The Question of Today, ofTo-morrow, ruU of every

succeeding day IsHAVE YOU USED PEARS' SOAP?U' you have not. you hove not done your

duty by your skin and complexion.PEAKS' lias teen making, beautiful com-plexions for nearly 120 years.

PEARS,FOE THE COMPLBXION

TAZX.ORIH6.

"MAN WANTS BUTLITTLE HEKE

BELOW."

I don't remember who said that, and Idon't care who said It—lT ISNT TRUE.Man wants all he can get—especially inSuits. He wants tip-top material that willgive good wear. He wants fine workman-ship. He wants shape-retaining garments.In fact, HE WANTS ALL THE GOOD-

NESS HE CAN GET, and he can get it Inthe GEORGE DAVIiES SUITS.

Yes, he can. get it not occasionally, butat any time daring the year—he can get itin his first salt, and in every other suithe orders at one of the Davies TailoringEstablishments.

This is a cash proposition from start tofinish.

I pay cash for my woollens at the mill,and my customers pay me cash. -The resultis big value for me, and bigger value foryou.

There isn't another tailor In the Domi-nion who can give you value like this. Imake the statement, and am prepared toprove it.

There isn't another tailor who can giveyou such material, such style, such splendidcutting and fit at anything like my prices,

which are TWO SOLID SOVEREIGNSlower than elsewhere.

• There's an atr of superiority about theman who 1b wearing a DAVIES" SUIT.

No need to tell him that bo other tailor'sgarments come near the style and thefinish we put into these garments; he knowsit. And we have gone on our progressiveway, improving, on . previous' styles, andoffering a really -handsome

QUIT'FOB QUMMER FOR FROM KR/

fT_E T)AVIES gUPERIOR QTTLE

OF mAILORING.

Come in and see the Big Selection of!New Suitings I'm making up for SummerWear at these prices. t.GEOKGE DAVIES,

ITIHiB TIfODBRN IJUILOR,AO QUEEN gT., A TXJKLAND

X XTTOW TO LIB AWAKE AT■"■ NIGHT.

DRINK COFFEE.Plain common-sense suggests, leaveof this Irritating, delusive drug, and' drluk |

COOLIE COCOA.IT SOOTHES, SATISFIES, AND

NOURISHES.

ONE HAS A RIGHT TO FEELWELL.

WHY NOT?

gPBUOr- NOTICgiS.

And you will at one* reaiiaethat there is , '■> * - .

NO BETTERSTARCH■• foe ell purposes, mndt

Daddj's ShirtEjlty'4 Collars and

BlouseWill lookjustlikenew.

The Sterling QualitiesofthisveryPopularSrandnever vary.

Always ask for lib. Boxes, BedLabel.

C C> ~AO HOT 7V HUXrA BABTG/OfUre -ofttruuffc.

J ADIES' Leather Belts In Stock or MadeJL-4 to Order ; all shapes and colours; also,Petersham Ribbon Belts, leather-coveredbuckles end well eye-letted, etc.—J. Wise-man »ud Bons. Ltd., 175, Queen-st- , . .rnHB Church of Ties,X Braces, Sox, Caps, Hats, Fancy Vests,etc., every demand of fashion■- utility formen's wear.—'Mcßride, Tailor, Costumier,;Outfitter, 11-18. Ylctorla-jrt, ■ < -"PORTABLE WIRE MEAT SAFKB—r ij, 5/8, 7/6, 12/. .TCE CHESTS—•*■ "PURITAN," "CHAMPLAIN.,,,

From £3 10/ to £5.

Tj^ILTERS—E- SLACK AND BKOWNLOW! PATENT. CHARCOAL,

02/6, 15/, 18/6, 24/, 30/.CJELTZOGHNES—10 IMPROVED CLAMP TOP.18/, 25/.

WIRE DISH COVERS—yv 10a, xr, a/3. ye.

PATENT WIBH GAtTZB -WINDOWSCREENS—B/3. . -

TTtTIKH GAtrZB DOOES — 0/6.** (A Protection against Files and

Insects during Summer Months.)

LARGE STOCK OF

Q.ABDBN gOSE, |||OWEBS,

And

• jjOLLHBS.

WINCATE & CO., LTD.QUEEN gT.,

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r '" .. '..'i-~ '".■■■ • 'Si ;

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I 'Quick, Easy and Clean to Use.Boots Bright All:Day -Where Ihirbkr, is" used. . .

MDURBAfr; Wax polish^

.Gives ,a Brilliant and Lasting: :'J ;.Sllirie" -v!, i' '-'; : * P'•,To Linoleutn|and;Fufniture •With Little -Effort -..

RUBBEF^HEELg_'For Durability,-.Value and,•••■'-*.Are Unsurpassed. , A Trial ■'■": ■■' Proves It." :'*

WYNbosIiYNE;;"••" - -[- ■, ') Clpqas ;;:and ■;_polishes';;,Win-.. dowa, Mirrors,, etc. ; : >. ,-,Placed and Metal' WareLike; Magic. -■ 'AiiBEBT MW2GMB,

THE DURBARePP0SUSH Tcoj°LONDON.

r .;■ BOTXIO NOTICES. , :\ FEW WEEKS ONIiY.

rEXTEATROUSERSGIVEN

FREEWITH EACH iHAND-5fi.DE SUIT TO

MEASURE AT

6S/, 70/, 75/, 80/, AND 85/.ONLY. EXPERT CUTTERS AND .TAILORSV" - EiIPLOYED.ALL COATS 'ABE OJSI-

AND MADE BY HAND ON THE' > ' '" PREMISES.THE BRITISH

WOOLLEN CO,,mAILOKS,

NEARLY OPPOSITE POST OFFICE,

175, 177, NEWTON. .FOR SAI/E.

F or g a l a£600

PONSONBY — SPLEjND IDLY-BUILT £roomed House; every convenience;

front laid out. ■ . ...£900MT. EDEN — CHOICE PROPERTY —House, 6 rooms, all conveniences;grounds laid out, 70 x 210.. £750 ■. ■;;PENROSE—a MINUTES FROM STATIQN—HOUus-J, 6 rooms," conveniences; oVef31 acres; outbuildings.

a. irrsHEBA,

LAND AND GENERAL AGENT,■12 and 14, COOMBES' AECADS.

J. JOKES,A UCTIONEHR,' '■£*- • •■"'■

X AND AND AGENT,■yiCTOEIA. AND T OENE SJT ?-

HIT'S!. EDEN—£BOO. Close to Tram !<*lVLminus—6 Rooms, bath, scullery, wo*shop; all conveniences. £800 cash, balanceli/ti per week, interest and principal. • •T3OTORUA—DINING. AND TEA' feOOCitJCV Tavo minutes from Grand Hotel. Snow-ing remarkable Everything com-plete lor up-to-date jfooms. Leise, '8 yeaua.Corner section. Rent nominal. 'As.goingconcern. No opposition. Books open inspec-tion. Tanks; and all accessories as theyStand. £200. The ovcnec must sejithrough ill-health.MATAKANA — 555 ACRES,- B-roomed

House (old), 300. acres In grass,50 acres ready; ring fenced; 3 miles beachfrontage. £5 10/ per acre. This"is'a'gobjvproperty. - " - iTX7HANGARATA—I26 ACRES. 60 acres»» grass. House, C rooms: and aH out-buildings. Quarter mile from' creamery,school, etc. £10 per acre. - '..Tl/TT. R'o-SKILXr—CHOICE ALLOTMENT,

■"-»- Kenil worth Estate. £1 to £2 2/ perfoot i£10 cash, £10 three months, balance3 years 5 per cent.KINOSLAND-RD: —.. £595^-HOUSE, : 9rooms; verandah 2 side?; allotment 100x 166. ■£&} deposit, balance- as rent, sayto Include interest and principal, 16/6 peeweek. - -VXTANOANUITAYEimJE — VILLA RBSI-»T D©NCE, 6 rooms] bath, pantry, allconveniences of modern residence. Pathssanded. I»Ice garden, etc. £775. Easyterms. "' ' . " S£1 fJnfV—OT!A(HUHT>—Pretty Eropertyj3*±QU\J. 13i Acres, level; 4J crop, bii"ance grass; new House, 6 rooms; bath, scuL-lery, etc.; hot and cold water service. Thigproperty has nearly .11 chains frontage teMangere-rd. £1600. pasy terms. ' v

J JONES,ATJCOMONDBR,

VICTORIA AND LORNn BTS_. ■-'

Paul M. Hansen.) (Albert W. Clurß,

PAUL HANSEN <& GO,BEAL ESTATE AGENTS.

jy|TmTAI. gUILDINGa,QUEEX-ST. . . , I-

RUCTIONLOUIS LEWIS, Auctioneer, ,

•OAYSWATBB. ;rpHERH- are BtHl a number of Choice-»- Sections left In this Magnificent Mar-ine Suburb Buy now, while the prices ar*low. Facilities for Inspection, from time■to time.

"ITIEBB rnBIP.A BOATD WILL LEATB TBiB

WAE STBPB at 9.15 a.m., oa WBDNEfcDAY NEXT, tiie 29th Inst,, 'to enable;Intending purchasers toview tneEstate,'; ' -■ pREENWOOD jJSTAKD, "CIPSOM. iBEAUTIFUL -BUILDING SITES, front*

ing the Auckland and Onehunga roa#and the Pah-rd. Plans on application. J&etally low prices. f -

/CHANNEL ~yTEW; "pSTATB. ::; .A FEW CHOICE ALLOTMENTS on thl«

favourite estate; one minute "fromTakapnna Beach; prices the lowest in thedistrict. . ■.

friAKAPUNA. . ,-

SEMOTIONS from 1-aere upwards, on .tramline and beach, at Low Price*

pAUL TTANSHN &; fVO.■■■ -J

MT3IUAL LIFE BUILDINGS, QUEEN-ST,

wenzl . schqli^jm;

LADIES AND r .'■'»•' . V J:'■ *

"SBASON'B/CtREBTINGS TO YOTJ- . -ONE.-JtJJD ALL."., '• :f'->.V.;'It Is again my great pleasure*. to.: Thnnk'-my Patrons for their kind support acem-rtedmc In the past yeiu-. Ydu have ray assur-ance that I most highly ,apin'6cmte theconfidence you Tioaourecl ma with in nttcnd--iii s to your varied reqitlreiueDte, nitd liono

■you will eontiuue Hie same -valued-.ijnlron."age in the comicg year, trastiiig.it will yrovd'mutually adyuutaeeouai ' =. •■ ;1.I To the.General Public—Please Keiuemlrer"..my Motto Is , ,a .: ': €£*3).-.. . V-; "MAKE.KNOWN YOUR ■\TAXTS.": '. .SCHOLLiSi,I JjANP. jg-ousE, and 'gusixEsr ';■

' ..'."' ■ . '.:i'f-..\ gent,' : '■■'-■'■■:'-' '■; rr~; - ~ ■ : ■;£%. •''-•".,■■£ ■ ■.-' - ',"; ;

' .1?, 29,'.Royal Insurance Buildings,' ••'... ,Next^Town'Clock; QUEEN-ST., 'AUCELAND,'i / ' -■"•Poohe.-loSO. ).; ■"•/. :"!•?/■ 'S'jTeleeraphic Address, ;'Sch6Uum, AncWana.,*..

ADVENTURERS THREE-FAIR-FIELD, CLYDEBANK AND

RAKES.

l(By C. 3. CUTCXIFFE HYNE.) 'STIRRING FICTION?

~~T'-Z'. .--;'".'."'..'■ iHE AUTHOR. - j ;.;a rover, Charles .Cut-

cliffe Hyne 'has travelled in most _partsof the world, and has not been contentto keep to the beaten track; indeed his

avowed aim has been to cover at least10,000 miles of new gronnd every year.Ever since he introduced the famousCaptain Kettle in 1898, Cutcliffe Hyne's

readers have given an enthusiastic re-ception to his brilliant stories of adven-ture. To a keen imaginationbe unites aforceful, direct style that carries con-viction with it, and Ms varied travelsprovide an ever-changing and delightfulbackground for his characters. The in-imitable Kettle has worthy companionsin "ilcTodd" and "Commander McTurk,"while other works by Cutcliffe Hyne in-clude "The Lost Continent," "The Fili-busters," "Prince Rupert the Buccaneer,"and ' _ate Meredith."

DESCRIPTIVE SYNOPSIS.Three firemen, an Englishman, a Scot,

and an American, bound by ties of noordinary comradeship, take their waysideby side through this series of stories,and the various adventures which befallthe heroes of the stokehold make ex-cellent reading. There is no end to thetight places in which they find them-selves, but generally by means of somefighting and by the aid of a ready wit,the three friends manage to win a wayout. To travel the world over in Mr.Cutcliffe Hyne's company is pleasureenoughin itself, but the reader who finds

■ with three reckless firemen an adventure; .in every port will add to this pleasure

" : the spice of a breathless excitement.'.-Each of-tte threeheroes is a cleverly out-- lined portrait, and the author's intimate

acquaintance with sea-life has given himample Opportunity for the study of types

-that come with a vivid freshness to the.lendsman.

' .Publication -will commence in thej "Star"

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7.

ARRIVAL OF IMMIGRANTS.-..' i A "VALUABLE ASSET."

r ' ' (By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

f WELLINGTON, Monday.The Oorinthie, which arrived ito-day

from London, brought over 650 passen-gers, of whom 539 are in -the third class.The immigrants were met by Mr. Danby,of the ImmigrationDepartment, and Mr.Proctor and Miss Bremner, of the Labour. Department, and furnished with informa-tionrequiredconcerninglabour prospectsThere were 233 assisted passengers, ofiwhom 117 were women and 54 men.Most of ithem are com ing to friends in

-..New. Zealand, and there are among them,Z. 38 wives coming out to rejoin, their hu3-■■ ibands, and also bringing with them a- lot of little immigrants. Those who had

to declare possession of capital broughtout between 71 persons the total sum of- '£55935 in amounts ranging from. £2 up-~ wards. Over 40 third-class pjjisengers.1! landed at Hobart, being immigrants forZ Australia. There are 41 domestic ser-". vants on board, of whom only four orT_ five are coming out to situations, in-(the opinion of Mr. Danby, the Corinthic- -immigrants this time are "a valuabler.&sset to any country." There areamong5them 39 fanners, five farm labourers, andSene dairy farmer.

THE GOVERNOR.(By Telegrapß.—Press Association.)- : "WELLINGTON, Monday.

; .'Although, ihis Excellency the' Governorrjwill: not be leaving the Dominion, unti)

nest May or June,the intends, afterLady»3?lunket's departure next month, .to spendalmost the whole of the remainder of ihisterm of office travelling throughoutNewZealand. Consequently he will have noiurther use for his horses and carriages,which are to 'be offered for sale at anearly-date.

' On January 1 their Excellencies willleave Palmerston North, Lady Plunketgoing Co Ruanui to spend a fortnight.there with her children, whilst the Go-

on a fiahing expedition. Theywill return to Wellington later on, and!be in the capital for two week3or so(before her Excellency safls on Febru-ary 10.

After Lady Plunket's departure, theGovernor will visit the West Ooast' ofthe SouthIsland,stopping at theprincipaliowns, and will return to Wellingtonin time for the election (on MaTch 1)of next year's Rhodes scholar. Almostimmediatelyafterwards his Excellency in-i'ends to travel an the Nelson district.His fvrture movements are not at pre-sent definitely settled, but Governorintends-to be travellingthrough the"coun-try during the greater part of March,iAprS, and May, making Wellington hisheadquarters.

COMMERCIAL.. . . .1 .. ..IHIGH COiQ£ISSIOiNERi OABLEG-RAir.-;«--- -WIEIiINGTON, Monday.

Tie following is'ihV Higli Commissioner'smarket cable, dated December 24:—TOie mutton and lamb markets are dull,»nd very little business is doing. There isno change in prices, the last quotations be-ing: Canterbury mutton, 3Jd to 41d per lb;Ivortli Island, Canterbury lamb, 3id;other New Zealand, 3id.

Tie beef market is weak. New Zealandhind-quarters average 3Jdper lb, and fore-quarters 2£d.

The Iratter market is firm, with an im-proved demand,. the average price of the■choicest New Zealand butter is 112/ percw-t. Danish is quoted at 127/. . A ship-ment-of'butter per Tainui is now almostairiiusecojid hands".' " '.; ' 5,

tL'he cheese market is weak and-inactive.cheese is averag-

ing 55/ cwt., and coloured 54k/.market is quiet, but steady,

tvJtJi'~iio change in prices. Last quotationsare:'JTew Zealand, good fair, on spot, £28;lair, '£27"; Manila, £27; January-March,•deliveries,, good fair, £27 10/; fair, £26;Manila, ,£26. - The.week's of ManilaJiemp;-was 30,000 bales.

The kauri gum market is firm, with moreinquiry; Current quotations are: Ordinaryto fair, scraped, £8 5/ per

'«wt; fair.lhalf-ecraped,-£55/; brown,fair,half to three-quarter scraped, 90/; pickings,common to good, 40/; bush, fair ift goodpirn *»damber, ecraped, *t 3SA, ~ ■ ' - ;'

AUSTRALIAN TRAGEDY.

AN OLD FAMILY EEUDC

MAN" SHOT BEADu

, SON CHARGED WITH MAN-.SLAUGHTER.

\, ' ,',''-'■' ' '■'' ■''. " .. . i> SYDNEY, December 20.The police magistrate at Inverell pro-ceeded to Ashford, -where he opened aninquest on the body of Edward Donald-son, the victim of the Bonshaw tragedy.

It appears that deceased had been livingapart from his family jor. some yearsowing to an old family feud. The familyresided with the son, Gus Donaldson, ona selection close to Bonshaw, on theQueenslandborder. OnFriday afternoonEdward Donaldson went to his son's selec-tion, apparently for the purpose of caus-ing trouble.

The first people he met were Mrs.O'Reilly, a neighbour, and one of hisdaughters. Donaldson evidently mistookthe former for his wife, and was in theact of firing at her with the rifle, whenthe woman exclaimed, "For God's sakedon't shoot mc, Mr. Donaldson!" Donald-son then fired at his daughter, thebulletstriking her in the fleshy part of the leg.Mrs. Donaldson then came out, and herhusband fired two shots at her withouteffect.

The son, Thomas, who was lying downin the house,hearing thereports, and sus-pecting that something was amiss, rushedout with a Winchester rifle, and the sonand father exchanged shots. The oldman retreated after his son fired at him,and disappeared down the bank of thecreek, and it is alleged that two shotswere then heard in quick succession fromthe direction in which the old man dis-appeared.

About an hour later two other sons,Gus and Edward, returned home andwent in search of their father. Theyfound his dead body near the creek, andreported thematter to the police. Senior-constable Sproule, of Ashford, went tothe scene. He found the deceased lyingon his face with a Winchester rifleclasped in both hands, the two first fin-gers of the right hand being on the trig-ger, and thebutt of the rifle between thedeceased's legs.

The constable arrested Thomas Donald-son on a charge of murder, and on Satur-day evening he was brought before thepolice magistrate and remanded untilWednesday. The inquest was alsoadjourneduntil Wednesday. The Govern-ment medical officer, Dr. Kinross, wentout on Saturday and found two bulletwounds in deceased's back, which, in hisopinion, were sufficient to cause death.

WEATHER AND CROPS.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHEISTCHURCH, Monday.By the gale on Christmas Bay, the

prolific grain crops in North Canter-bury were in places much laid, but after•the rain ceased on Saturday night thewind -would shake much of the rainfrom them. There were light rains onSunday, and If a cool wind follows thecrops will be much improved. Fromthe Malvern district it is reported-thatthe rain was very welcome in some re-spects, the grass especially requiringmoisture. It is feared, however, thatthe high wind and heavy rain will have;beaten down the tKick, heavy crops, es-pecially oats, which had grown to aheight of nearly 7ft. in places. Sev-eral farmers declare that should thesecrops be laid, it will be necessary toburn them off to clear the land.

Ashburton reports are to the effectthat the rain meant salvation to thewheat and root crops, and will be worthmany thousands of pounds to the far-mers, large areas of grass pastureswere scorched up and withered, manyrape and turnip crops were drying offfor want of rain, and wheat was justin that stage that with a few moredays of such intense heat as had beenexperienced, heads would have teen pre-maturely ripened, and there would havebeen a large amount of shrivelled grainand the, general average yielded wouldhave been seriously affected. The latesown oat crops would have also beenseriously affected. The late sown oatcnops will also greatly benefit by therainfall, but the average yield of thiscereal will be still considerably belowthe estimate given in the official re-turns recently published by the Govern-ment. There is a large area already instock, and many of the crops, particu-larly on light lands, are somewhat ofa disappointment, and are not up towhat they promised to be in the earlierpart of the season.

THE AUCKLAND STAR, TUESMY. 28, 1909.8

A hearty welcome! This is the houseof good value, where good clothescome from. To make the quality, styleand price right is the keynote. At yourservice in men's wear. Geo. Fowlds—(Ad.)

' "Brett's Almanac" for 1910 is nowpublished. Price 1/. From allbooksellersand the "Star" Office.

- .... - MEPICAX. -

YOUNGI Xs KJ 1 i XJ

Should know that the purest,sweetest and most economicalmethod of preserving, purifyingand beautifyingbaby's tender skinlies in warm baths with

CUTKMASOAFAnd gentle applications of Cuti-cura Ointment. For eczemas,rashes, itchings and chafings ofchildhood and for the preventionof the same, as well as for thesanative, antiseptic cleansing ofulcerated, inflamed mucous sur-facesandother useswhichsuggestthemselves to women, these gen-tle emollients are indispensable.

Bold throusnout theworld; Depots:I«ndon. 27,Charterhouse Sq.:Paris. 6, Rue deI& Palx: Austra-lia.R. Towns * Co.. Sydney: India. B. K. Paul.

gTART To-day on acourse of Lane's

Emulsion. Gives strengthand energy. 49

\TOV will likeLANE'SMEDOr* LlNE—Queen ol Skl»

Tonics—for rough, scaly, sun-burned, cracked and chappedSkins, f/- at Chemists. i>

Cures Coldsquickly.A few doses of Bonnington's Carra-geen Irish Moss will cure your cold.For 47 yearsit has been the standardcough remedy. There is no othermedicine so safe, so sure, so effective.

But be sure you get

BONNINGTON'S IRISH MOSS

.~~r-. BOOKSELLERS.

AUCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOLUNION.mi; queSen-st.

a jycnoNAttYOF THE "DIBLiB. 1.,,.,

COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME. * ■_Edited by JAAIES HASTINGS, U.D.1:This Dictionary in entirely distinct from

the Five-volume Dictionary. It is Completein One Volume. The Articles are all new.Many of theAuthors are the tame at in theLarge Dictionary, but they have not writ-ten on the same subjects. It Is not basedon any other Dictionary,- but Iβ a whollynew and original work. Every article issigned by the author. This Is the first timethat all the articles In a Single-VolumeDictionary of the Bible have been com-mitted to Specialists, and bear their signa-tures, as In the largest Dictionaries.

Complete Prospectus Free on Applica-tion.

The Price of the Large Volume (of 908pages), in handsome cloth binding,

will be 25/. Post Free, 26/.AUCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL

UNION.Ml, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND, N.Z.M4

UPTON & CO,CHRISTMAS, 1909.

/CHRISTMAS C\ IFTS.

LEATHER GOODS—Desks, DressingCases, Ladles' Handbags, Cigar and

Cigarette Cases, Writing Cases, SHver-mounted Purses, Letter Cases, Wallets, etc.TjWUNTAiN PENS — Swan, Pelican,-I- Waterman, Onoto, and other GoodMakes, from 10/6 to 50/.DAINTT LITTLE BOOKLETS, to take

the place of Xmas Cards.

THE POETS AND ENGLISH CLASSICS,In Great Variety and Choice Bindings.

PRIZES AND PRESENTS FOR THEYOUNG—Reward Books and Annual

Volumes, in Enormous Variety. Thousandsto select from.

IPTON & CO.QUEEN-ST.

OIL AND COLOTJRMEN.

W. PHILLIPPS & SON,IMPORTERS OF

PAPERHANGINGS,All Grades.

WHITE LEADS, PAINTS, OILS,VARNISHES, AND ALL KINDS OF

PAINTERS' REQUISITES AND TOOLS.ARTISTS' REQUISITES OF ALL KINDS.

SCRIM AND CALICO.Special Mate for the Trade.

MOULDINGS FOR . PICTURE FRAMES.A Large and Varied Stock to Choose

from.GLASS—PLATE, SHEET, ORNA-MENTAL, Etc., GLASS SHADES.

PICTURES FRAMED TO ORDER.Our Immense Stock of Paperhanglngsalways comprises the Latest Designs,

Wall Decorations in Great Variety.

W. PHILLIPPS & SON,WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS,NATIONAL BANK BUILDINGS,

QUKEN-ST.

J. HENDERSON(Established 1860),

PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPBRHANGER,SIGNWRITE.R, DECORATOR, Etc.,

3S, HIGH-ST.

MIXED PAINTS FOR HOUSE ANDSHIP USE.

SPECIAL BLACK FOR SCHOOL BOARDS.N.B.—The above executed at Moderate

Charges.

ESTIMATES FURNISHED.Telephone No. 1213.

UNDERTAKERS.

T J. MCIVOR,FDNEKAL DIRECTOR AND

EMBALMER, 'KARANGAHAPE-RD.(Ngxt Newton P.0.) Phone BS9. i

ESTABLISHED 1542. H

JAMES JAMIESON, IUNDERTAKER AXD EMBALMER, B

UPPER QUGEN-ST. ITelepnone 263. I

All Nkfat Atxenanmc*. Phone 1838.JAMES WEIR,

rUNERAJj DIRECTOR ANDUNDERTAKER,

PONBONBY-KOAO, AUCKLAND.(Opp. Western Park.)

ACholo* BelecOon «f Wretthi on Sale.

One of the most-valuable foods knownto science. It gives thebody abundance ofnourishment, with com-plete or partial rest tothe digestive system,regulated as may beadvisable.

For infancy, illnessor advancing.age.

Stag**,* Food is told in tut*-, ifCktmists. <5»»c» evtrywkeru CHAPPELL

AND

COUETENAYABB

PLUMBERS,6, WAKEFIELD-ST.

PHONE 1782,

WAKE UPTO THE PACT THAT

E. TUDEHOPE,PLUMBERS, etc.,

30-32, WELLESLEY-ST. WEST,Always does reliable work, and wants togive you ocular demonstration of the fact.So send -along your orders, delay Iβ dan-gerous, especially if you have got any de-fective Plumbing about your house, and youare missing a lot of the pleasure of lifeby not having the best work."TTTB T")O rpHE "DEST TOTORK."

ARCHITECTS.

EDWARD MAHONEY & SON.ARCHITECTS,

QUEHN-ST., AUCKLAND.

TTIOUND — "Spring Blossom Ointment"X 1 Curesall it touches, and 1/! "SpringBlossom Pills," 1/; "Bloqmine" cures Come,Warts, and Bunions, (id pel; packet. Chem-ists end Storekeeper*, " ' ' ,

Bad Blood'Is responsible for most of the diseasesand ailments of the human system.

It seriously affects every organ andfunction, causes pimples, boila andother eruptions, catarrh, dyspepsia,loss of appetite, rheumatism, weak,tired, languid feelings and many othertroubles.

Take Hood's Sarsaparilla. It puri-fies and enriches the blood as nothingelsecan andbuilds up the wholeByetem.

"I have great pleasure in saying > wordin tovor of Hood'sSarsapariUa. Last yearmy fmce was corered with pimples. Aftertaking one bottle ot Hood's Sarsaparillathe pimples disappeared." Ada Cook,Friend -St., Karori, Wellington, N. Z.

Hood's SarsaparillaDllle Made by 0. I. Hood Co.. Lowell,niirIIIS» Mass.. v. s. A. Sold bx •hemist*.

SANDER & SONS'EPCfflPfl EXTRACT

V-' ' Cures : ■when, other'/£ eucalyptus irritates.

/aft It is QUALITY IN/mjP SHALL DOSE thatQGIMf distinguishes it from the

bulky, crude and danger-ous products.

INSIST JJPOM ItHE GEHUINE,

f ITP f\ Fnm theant dn» of OZERINE■ ■ fits ceasein almosteterycase. It■ ■ hae cured permanently the rerj111 » * wonteasel of EpilepsywhencTcry■ ■ ■ other remedy hadtailed. English

Aimpnirice * c ami 11;-I ■II PLJi l_. I I ThotuimU of Testimon-l.llX W» I I Uls. Of all Chemists,I1II ri ¥_ If Stores, 4c. miolesilS

■ ■ Mlsf Apente:Bu*rlaio> fc Co.,Irn>,, AucklandftWellington,N.Z. Preparedby

L W.KlCHOttTPhirmijentical (demist,26, HIGH STREET. BEIFABT. IRELAND, i

XmSXTHASCS.

VICTORIA INSURANCE CO., LTD.,lias now opened an

ACCIDENT DEPARTMENT,and Is prepared to undertake tke following

risks:—EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY,MORTGAGE INDBMNITY,FID-EMTX GUARANTEE,ADMINISTRATION BONDS*

Offices: 21, SHORTLAND-ST.PRANK EVANS, Manager.

WE TAKE ALL RISKS?"fSfSational

INSURANCE CO. OF N.Z., LIMITED.PIRE, MARINE, and ACCIDENT.

Including Mortgagees' Indemnity, Employ-ers' Liability and Workers' Compensation.

Offices: 101, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND.NORMAN T. WILLIAMS, Manager.

mHE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCEJL COMPANY, LTD.Reserve Funds exceed £560,000.Capital paid-up, Re-insurance, and General.

FIRE AN© MARINE AND ACOIDENTtRISKS ACCEPTED AT CURRENT

RATES.Prompt and Liberal Settlements.Profits Retained in the Colony.

-Local' Institution.A* ft WUISSBIiL. MMM»..Bran'cb Manager.

■ ■_-'.■ : FTOIJC WOTICEB. - ■■_

VM7HEN the Bellsture Ringing the

Old Year out &ndthe New Year inResolve to turnover a new leaf—make up your mindthat you simplywon't eatany otherJams or Preservesbut the Celebrated

"X"BRAND

Jams& PreservesThe Pure Kind.

S. K'RKPATHICKAND CO., LTD.,

NELSON"When the Beut Prult Orowt."

DIANOS. NO DEPOSIT.. sa, hioh st.PIANOS: 6/- A WEEK.g«. HIOH ST.NO DEPOSIT:: Sβ, High «t,

PIANOS. 6/- A WEEK.am. hioh St.PIANOS. NO DEPOSfT.

SB. HIQH ST.pianos, m- a week:—sa. high St.PIANOS. NO DEPOSfT.; sa. high st.DIANOS. 8/- A WEEK.' Sβ, HIOH ST.DIANOS. NO DEPOSIT:am. hioh T.piANOS. 9/- A WEEK.

■'- - am. hioh mr.piANOS. NO DEPOetTIam, high st.DIANOS. 10/- A WEEK.am, hioh mr.

THE "UNIQUE" r"-BOILER FRAMED.wBP ARE DVEK-

Eflj LASTING.MJ SAVE.

TIME,<S9| |fe> LABOUR,

B WORRY,fuel,

JjSS WILL FITe&SiS YOUR OLDKSfsS COFFER

Card for partlcu-

A. <* T. BTJRT, LTD.,NORTH ISLAND AGENTS,

AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, DUNEDIN.

PTJBUC ifOTTCES.ADI>I,E AND HARNESS REPAIBS. —This Branch of onr Business ba« onr

careful attention. — J. Wiseman and Sons,Ltd., Qneen-st.

HOLIDAY SEASON.—Are Tonr Trunksand Bags in good order for the sea-

son? If not, send them for repair to J.Wiseman and Sons, Ltd., Qneen-st.

HENRY HUGHES&BQIBTXXBDPATENT AGENT

yemt*MamoßÜBB.] .TKAOp MARK* #V^

* rraa mm >ppllß>tl»mAUCKLAND OITIOK: Iβ. QUXKfBA,

B. BBOOKK-aidia. Hniob '

FURNITUREREMOVED.

BY EXPERIENCED MEN.

WINSTONE, LTD.CARRIERS, COAL MEBCH4NTS,

queen-st. rxo&iQMa-ait.

CliaiONDß-SX. J£T. -£JDE2».

AVOID BOUGH, BITTER,ASTBINGEiNTTEAS.

They are full of Tannin and Create Indi-gestion.

USEMONK'S TIPPLE TEA

IT IS NOT BITTER,But is Rich, Thick, Pure, Mellow,

and Non-Injurious.Imported from the Best Gardens of India

and Ceylon.

ASK TOUK GROCER FOE IT.1/6 EER LB"

J. J. CRAIG, LIMITED,QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND.

i^tOALS—Tauplrl, Newcastle, Westport,VJ Hikurangl, Kirlpoka, and Grey-

mouth Coals.BLACKSMITHS AND OTHERS —Brunner Nuts — The Celebrated

Brunner Nuts are now available,! from tliie famous old mine. Earlyapplication necessary.

FIREWOOD—Tl-tree Wood Cut or Un-cut.

COKE — Ordinary Coke, and CokeEspecially Screened lor Gas Pro-ducers.

BRICKS—Craig's Dry Pressed or anyother make, at ordinary marketrates.

t IME—Oralg's Celebrated Hydraulic;■i-i also. White and Brown Roche and

Shell Lime.SAND—Ail Classes of Sand, suitable for

all purposes.SHINGIjB—Utusurpaeued for ConcreteWork.gCORIA—Wecan supply ail crfxee.

PATENTS

"Cooking in Hot Weather iskilling wort!"

—so manyatired wife says, after hoursspentin cooking over ablazing fire, -withovens that wonx work, flues that don'tactand boilersthatseem to be continu-ally empty!—withan "Orion"range thingsare diff-erent; itsmany special featuresand pa-tented ideasalongwith Perfect Draught.Rapid Ovens and Big Boilers, ensureConvenience, Cleanliness, and genuineComfort!

Send for Particulars.H. E. SHACKLOCIf, lit, "Orion"

NNUIN, VtLUMCTON 11* AUCKLMW.

FTTBLIO WOTIOEB.

UPTON'STEAS

HAVE THE LARGEST SALEIN THE WORLD.

UPTON'S TEASAre What

YOU SHOULD DRINK.

■■.■■'.. . - ■■ .:.,.,■■

IL ULWfUn X Cty., IN.. "

J Tkdestle Aieits.

■pOR XjeBFUIiVMAS pRESENTS

WHAT NICER THANQLEAN, XjBIGHT,

JJVBRI.ASTINGA LTTMINIUM TT7ABB?

gIMPSON'SBig Importations of Fancy Glass-ware now offered at Prices that

Defy Competition.

JJ gIMPSON,273, QUEEN-ST. (near Wellesley-st.)

IV± Beautiful Ivory Glow to StarSeSGoods, surpassing the Brightness of ChineseWnen. Ironing TrtthIt Iβ a pleasure. 'Prtee!W and V everywhere. WiMeMii,,Aemta-A. J. »NT»ICAN AN© WPP*,

D. GOLDIE,OCEANIC SAWMILLS,_, ■ - . BREAKWATER-RD.Telephones: 653, Head Office; 96, Order

Office.Kauri, Tqtara, Bimu, White Pine, OregonPine, Bluegum, Ironbark, Joinery and• Mouldings always in Stock

D. GOLDIE.HAXWOOD'S- RHEUMATIC AND GOUTCURE.

A Positive Remedy forBHEUMATISM,

GOUT, SCIATICA.AGENT—

■pENTON. CHEMIST. KABANGAHAPB-■* RD.. AUCyL-JL^D.■yOUR friends wIU be deUgbted to set a,■*• ,copy, of the "Iliuatrated Guideto Auck-land," obtainable at the «d

■■■for the Holiday Season...o : i WE HAVE ;; -^*^VStL SUITABLE COOPS. »

Zγ I I Nowis the timewhen peoplespend much time outdoors, eitherin G\ ' fIBfUEIV/tr* fj travelling, in playing games, or in merely walking about to enjoy W&fS&ffSjr :Gt*-. &p the fresh air and sunshine. In oar great establishment will be! rfound suitable seasonable goods for everyone at AUCKLAND'S q jS^^K."".LOWEST PRICES,-and wewonld be pleaeed if-ypq wouldpay m ,y* """*• :-^"^—-——■"—,

"-^^—J .'," : a visit of inspection. ■ '^"^"«^i—. ."

MBRCBBY DEPARTMENT. CBICEETING TROUSERS, newest MTJSLIN COSTUME SKIRTS, 6/9 npTENNIS SHIRTS, well finished mat In colourings In. Cream and White Just opened a special -line of ther

cream and white, 4/6.. Others, 4/9, Flannel, 8/11,9/11, 10/6 up; White Fashionable Silk Klmona Gowni4/11, 5/3- ■ ■' Drill, 4/11. ~ "■*•■'.' and Jackets. In Pinks, Blues, and' ;

NEGLIGEE TENNIS SHIBTS. soft , BOXB' 'YARSITT WASHING SUITS, other effective colenrs, dainty andthroughout, and without collar, In In drill, fast dyes, 6/6, T/6. effective.plain white mats, lephyrs, cool and BATHING COSTUMES, for men and BATHING COSTUMES: A. Largecomfortable for holiday wear, 3/6, boys In all'sizes, at all prices. Assortment of Ladles' and'ChU- - ; ;3/9 3/11, to 5/11. SHOWROOM? dren's Bathing Gowns. A few-TUNIC* SHIRTS, soft, with stiff cnffs, We have just received, In response to special with skirt attached. .'■a fine range In zephyrs, ginghams, a cable order, a number of Ladies' BATHING CAPS in great variety. :|Oxford cambrics, 4/6, 4/11, 5/3, 5/8, Superior-All-over Lace Coats, in the -TRAVELLING REQUISITES.: '-i; v-'if,:5/11 8/6. charming new styles. Ttoese are ' MOTOR AND PICNIC HAMPERS »re ■'■'.■■■■■?:■'

STRAW BOATERS, latest shapes, scarce, and ladies would do well to a great convenience. They ar» " "narrow and medium ■ brims, 3/11, make an early inspection. In white fitted with knives, forks, spoons, ' f4/6 4/11, 5/6, 5/11 6/6. and also in black. eandwich case, patent kettle, etc:,1- ; ■ -if

Special Value in our genuine Panama, DUST COATS, in Lustre and Gloria etc' We have a large variety in m.: SMat 15/6. This hat hae a very large Silk,, smart effects at low prices. ! sizes. •sale. Others 17/6 to 35/. LINEN COATS AND SKIRTS In white In .TRAVELLING TRUNKS and BAGSCIiOTHING. and all fashionable colours—navy, |we have.an enormous variety. lnr; j

GENTS' WASHING VESTS, latest brown, green, and stripes. vthe newest and best styles at the-'' '''i'-lEistyles, 4/11, 5/6, 5/11 np. TUB "FROCKS, in smart Cambrics, lowest prices. Special attention 1» IUNLINED LOUNGE SUITS in flannels good washing colours. drawn to the Compressed Cane-

and light summer tweeds, smartly WHITE MUSLIN COSTUMES, coat Trunks, light, yet strong enough to ■cut, and a splendid change this and skirt style, of fine white Muslin withstand the worst usage Usummer weather, £1 1/. and' All-over Embroidery. travelling. ,

LACE ■ BLOUSES in great variety. jVisitorsto Auckland are invitedto walk through our establishment tt 'andview themany charming novelties displayed. No one will be > ■ - '■-■

\ importunedtopurchase. ' -|/SSiJ,

•',:Smith & Caughey Ltd. ¥

:DRAPERS AND MERGERS. 1 a

Stewart Dawson and Co.(NJf.), LTD.

Queen & Durham Sts., Auckland.

W/jM Our Selectionof presents for' EbonyBrushfeeB»by, BUTMsmounted, 3/«» , ...Lallies and

I O V largest andbest In the

'■' Dominion.' O1M& SUTer-monntedHairBrash, 12W.

- Writefor ourfl new niustpated

Catalogues.

Post Free.77631. Snrer-monntedH»irBruah, 23/e. . .. " Cmbe. 6/6. e/e. 10/6. .■ ' ■-. '■• .' •■ .;. .•'■..S^

rnHB LEYLAND - O'HBIEN TWBet ■>-1- CO., I/CD., AUCKLAND.MH/LS ASD YABDB: ~"CUSTOMS-Sfr. WBST and 'AT MECHANICS,1 •">

Telephones:489, Head Office and Older Department! : ■-;;%■1850, Cuetome-st. Wert Mill; . S:1743, King's Drire MUI.

KAURI, TOTABA, RESIU, -WHITE PIS* »JOINERY, AND MOULDINGS.. Ist Awards (3 Gold Medals), ; AucklandExhibition, 1898 and 9, for Variety, Qual-ity, and Excellence of Work. ■ • " "

l7o>b.The KAURI TIMBER GO,

UHTTBD. ' ? ■OVBTOMS-STKXET WEST.: ■' — - ■- • 'r.i:ISI HIS IN BTOCK AT AM. TMBi

iHFu cupruns orTHOROUGHLY SEASONED KAURI ,TIMBER SKIRTING

VtSSS*" DOOBB .MdULDINae BASHE3FRUIX fahtzh BOXSS

TURNERY IN~ALL BRANCHES.BVHRI DEBCBIPTIOiN OF JOINERY.HADB FROM BBASONSO TIMBB*Ihe Company kaa wiitraHed fkdUUee *•»prompt execution of orders, wheU»er_W

SPECIAL requirement» or ordlnUT trt« |lines. . - m ■■' ;

Addrea lelegMM. "Kanrl. Auddam*?, i

TELEPHONE 728.

Bead for Catalogue and Price IMiPotted Free oa appUcation t» /

The KAURI TIMBER GO.; LIMITgD. j

EDUCATIONAIi.THE AUCKLAND SCHOOL FOR

ENGINEERS.Principal—JAS. W. BOWEE,Certificated Mining and Mechanical

Engineer. ;Correspondence Courses.

Day and Evening Classes for ALL Govei* .ment Certificates In Steam and Oil.Write or Call for Prospectus.

Address:TYRONE BUILDINGS, CTJSTOMS-β*BAST. Auckland. --\ ;:^_

ENGINEERING CLASSES.NEWTON BAST PUBLIC SCHOOL. 'TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 7 to fc J

LANIX MARINE, and OIL.For all Grovernment Examinations. 3Also, BY CORRESPONDENCE.

W. I. EOBINSON,Mechanical Engineer, Draughtsman, and tPATENT AGENT.Firefccltw Honours and National MedaWfrtCm* GUILpe of LONDON INBTITUT& IAMxtmi Bp»om-rfl.. Mount BoaklU.

THB STATR, TT7E&IXSJY. DEGEMBEK 28, 1900. 9* PSIHS JTOTXCES.

fSTfITUSRY, BOOKS, He.We have a Splendid Assortment of

Statnary jnst to hand from one of- theleading studios of Europe. They erebeautifully decorated in colours and finegold, and ore of lifelike appearance. Weare now taking reserve orders.

■3T 4TT7ABT—SA 9/. 23/, 37/6, £5 Splendid for children's prizes,in/ and £8 10/, according to Simple prayers, 1/3 dozen, clotiRi/e All subjects. backed; gilt, 4/6 dozen.

BOOKS-A large assortment of "ChUdren's Pictorial Mass." 2/ and

KVst'^ened6 "* 2/ dozen.** 1 / 1/B 2/ A flne Assortment ot General Utera-PKATEB BOOKS-ed, 1/, 1/6, -./. tur includlng Oogpel g^3/6, o/, i A,W, 10/ 20/ ac- 1/3 ~F alth of Our F *-cording to binding Many of 1/3 Jn r aa(J , 3them are beautifally bound in "Cobbefe History of Beforma-iTory, morocco, and silver. tlon ,, and 1/Q; of

"Treasure of the Sacred Heart' — Ireland," 2/; Leaflets, 1/3 each;1/6, 2/, 3/, 3/, 7/6, 10/6, 15/. Caitholie Belief, 9d jeach;Child's Picture Prayer Books, "Threshold of Catkolic' betiutifu.ly Illustrated—2/, 3/, Church," 1/3.

and 8/ dozen. BEASSWAJiE.—A fine range otCatholic Hymn Books, 1/ and 2/3 Solid Brassware, including

dozen. Candelabra and Lamps. PricesParochial Hymn Books no music, arid particulars on application.

1/6- with music. 4/6 each. ROSARIES, 2d each to 20/."Imitation of Christ"—l/, 1/6, 2/, Holy Pictures suitable for Prayer

5/, according to binding. Books, Id each to 1/ each."Manual of Our Lady of Perpetual JledfJs of every description from

Succour," 1/6 eadh. Id to 20/ lor gold."Mary Immaculate," 1/9 each. Crosses in aluminium, eilver, andBLble *Pictures, 9d and 1/3 each. gold. Prices on application.

ALL THESE GOODS ARE QUOTEDPOSTAGE PAID TO ANYPARTOF THE DOMINION.

WALTER F. D2IRBY,Importer, RUGKLRNV.

DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC.

D.S.C. In Liquidation

This WeekWatch our Windows

Day by Dayfor

inCostumes, Blouses, Skirts,

Trimmed and Untrimmed

MillineryFlowers and Feathers,

CorsetsW-O.,PpD-and Warners

Beautiful Underclothingfor

Ladies and BabiesRemember that

Everything has to be Soldand that is whyEach Article is Marked so Cheap.

D.S.C. in LiquidationMITTTNFOY i I Prsce and QuasßSlty.lulLLHl£>nl. g| H These Two Important l'teiiis nowadays

Most Tmnnrtant—the X H are the Basls of Business. Every Articlet,'" ost

w™P i;T ? I Eβ purchased at the "Economic" Is not only

Mat. We nave Reduced ■ n Reasonable in Price, but Is also Reliablethe Prices of a Number B |3 and Dependable.of our Trimmed Hats to H IS Whatever you buy here, you receive

a/1-. a U Satisfaction and Value In the jFullesi' §9 H Measure.Flowers—Usual Price, B M FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS, for New Teat1/11 and 2/6. Your H E Gifts, 4|d, Gd, 7*d, 9d, IOAd, up to 1/11

Choice tnr i / n! each.Mm PUAIN HEMSTITCHED HAKDKEK-' ' ff M CHIEFS, 2d, 3d, 4iaLAIDLAW BROS. M. 7J d each-Sf*®'- "Economic," 189, 191, 193, Symonds St. "Always your

H. J. FARMER, Manager. moneys worth."flimeiXM Amnm>,/i 1 S CfiAJID-WEAR HOSIERY, All Wool, justunderclothing. ' b s the kiud *°v uke, soft aud comfortable,P p> jet good wearing.

Every Garment is H B PLAIN CASHMERE HOSE, 1/3, 1/6, 1/9,Well-made- the Trim- H m Vll. 2/3. We also have a cheaper linemino- )« .»j * n EH at 1/ pair, Wool and Cotton mixed,ming is ihiluty and of H HI x/ lor 2/1 .aIB. HOSE, 1/, 1/4, 1/S, 1/10,Good Quality. H Lβ 2/3.MNGCLOThI i CASHjMEKE HOSE> Lace Ankles, 1/6, 1/11,

CHEMISES, 1/11, |1 ] HOSIERY, Embroidered Fronts, 1/6, 1/0,2/6, 2/11, 3/$ D S 2/3.

CALICO KNICKERS, I I Plain or Dace, 1/, I/O,

1/6, 1/9, 2/3, 2/11. R H GLOVES.—The Prices nre I*w, but theNIGHTDRESSES, 2AL | 1 S°° d & SeaS°n'B Weaf' aDd

3/9, 4/0, 5/11. S I ™DOME LISLE THREAD, IOJd, 1/, 1/8,CAMISOLES, 1/11, 2/6.I § BDBOAY-LT3XGTH LISLE, All Colours, 1A

, HOUSE nJRJTMHiyoS.

Presents fitlast a I ifβ-tfme f^

a*™.« I -- —'— _._■ FOLD,IIQ PUBH CARTS'AFTERNOON TEA SETS, 1 . f\ V% TV* A rW* Btaei *-«»*i* *<**• Ili*ke HMd.ow* Luting Presents, I U IT _M _ _£___ ■ wheels, st«m|, well SmtahM, <*ly.

8/0, 10/6, 16/, to 33/e per set. I XJP JIX-11/XTL A «/*

FANCY FLOWER POTS, PDFI _flUT Dillfl FOLDING PUSH CARTS,Always appreciated as presents, 1 |C I I1I| _X _rt Il# Ertr* super quality, patent folding,

6d, 1/, 1/e, g/, 2/fl, 6/, to 15/ each. ■ lllwllMl ■■■ ■■ •■ itotee i» «»«« 50A

FANCY SHAPED VASES, Complete FANCY OCCASIOHA!.TABLESIn great variety for Xmae Preeents, _._. . r«iiv»i

1A 2/, 3/. ,/, 5/, to 20/ eacH. ModOm s^^fire screens, House FurnishingSeaeonable Present*. 1 FANCY OCCASIONAL CHAIRS

4-fold, 1/, 1/9, 2/, 3/9, to 20/ each. | m_fW%f\ W% ffTil Uphplßtered in Silk Tapwstry,

DRESS HAMPERS EMPORIUM —. writino tables, bureaux,1/3, 1/6, J/9, 1/11, to 14/0 each. nettcaph, by rail direct to any station north, or as far south

as Taihape or by boa,t direct to any ?.ort in the Pravlnoa Etc., • Eto.Of Auckland,reaohed from Auckland or Onehnnga; alto to w-m-i, nnliahedTRAVELLING REOUiqiTF*? Napier, Waltara or NewPlymouth. M gooderequire tran- H»nd.onH> deeignf, French pojiehee,

IIIHVLLLIHU nCUUlolltb, shippina, freightwill be paid to tranehiopinftport or atation £2 2/6 upwarda to £C 7/«,TIN TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX I only- "« direct theroute. A nomical charge i« m*de *ornABTW TnrrKnra H material only used in packing.CABIN TRUNKS. GLADSTONE H ORDINARY TBRMS.-Ordere under £10 ar. delirered |rp PUCSTSBAGS, BRIEF BAGS, HAT BOXES, J f Me Wharf or Station, and a diwonnt of 5 per 'Cfe UHtil^.

At Lowest Prices. §j cent, allowed offList prices for spot cash. A nominal charge ~^ e begt makes, latest improvedB is made for material only used in packing. styles. Call and i|»pe<?t �* writ*I for yiotatioM.

jjf TONSONCO. LlsV

304 to 312 QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND

J&frJfa AN IDEAL*\g«/!y* J BEVERAGE

KOLA-NIP is pleasant to take KOLA-NIP is an excellent BitterKOLA-NIP is a Nerve Tonic KOLA-NIP is a Brain FoodKOLA-NIP gives tone and strength KOLA-NIP cures "that tired feeling"

Absoiuteiy Free from Injurious Chemicals,

A dash of KOLA-INIP in a Tumblerof Soda Water makes the

FINEST TEMPERANCE DRINKCool Sparkling Delightful Invigorating

Millions of GlassesOf KOLA-NIP and SODA have been CONSUMED IN NEW ZEALAND since it was

introduced. This is a big statement to make, but it can be proved to beABSOLUTELY TRUE.

All the BEST HOTELS supply KOLA-NIP and SODAxg=S= i ' ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ' ' ' ' ■ ■ 'I If you have SODA WATER at home, then get an |

Original Bottle of KOLA-NIP from your Grocer.

SHARLAND U CO., Ltd., lome st.

DRAPERY» CI*>TIfIKG, W9' "■' "~; -.•; ,:,

WHERETHE GOOD CLOTHES COME FROM.

A HEARTY WELCOMEInyour effort to appear well-dressed,you demand the latest and the be§t. ..This is just the Ifindpf ilpn's #ear_ .1 we keep. Have you tried us?This is the' suit satisfaction shop.

From head to foot we clothe the Bdan.Clothe him rightly, Clothe him cheaply.

GEO. rOWLDS]VICTORIA ARCADE. -yr :f', ««The House Fo?. D|lbssv Ci.P*HES." *•" * - —

J. A. Brpicl^tre©!^^DRAPER, Karangahapc Road.

, A Large/Assortment of LADIES' PEGGY and DQRQTH VHAW) BAGS. 1/6$ to 21/-each". .

LADIES' SAMPLE UNDERCLOTHINGconsisting of Nights, Combinations, Camisoles, Chemises, and

Knickers, marked cheap.

150 LADIES' PLAIN and* FANCY BELTS, 6d., 9d., and1/- each, in fact these goods are half-price.

A new lot of LADIES' NECKWEAR, including 20 doie nSilk Maltese Lace Ties, 3/11 each,

FANCY WHITE MUSLIN HANDKERCHIEFS, 6/- dozen,worth 10/6 dozen. . ,

How About Your Kitchen?We have just landed a very Comprehensive Selection

of Aluminium Ware—Sauqspan§, Settles, Fry pans, Teapots,!etc.; also, Fire-proof Grey and Shaded Green Enamelware

■—Teapots, Jug-s, Coffee Pots, etc. These Utensils ensureperfect cleanliness in the preparation of Food—a most.:-important consideration during: Summer weather. As-every Article is "Harked down to Sell" it is really worthyoup while to call and inspect these goods.

LAMB & SMITHHOUSE FURNISHERS, \

Karangahape Road.

PPBIiIO IrOTTCEB.

FOR SALE-BBST ©ft-t«:im^^

fJuTiIM*oHdglngO.«.0HdglngO.«. OalTanlMfl ton Stxrattag'EnunoUed Bathe, Sink*, J»w"Bore, leyatoryflfrirt Importtr fellPtmmUr* Tndtanwt lUdnottoe. Iβ Cojrwnted Taata-Cheaper gJT '."-,th»n Bnoond-baod. B^aiL."^luT

TO MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY

WE* • QEORQE MoOAlll^:wE^fi^ft

BIRTHS.GJJEESON,.—On December 27th, to Mri and]

Mrs. H. C. Gleeson; a son. jDEATHS.

BOND.—On December 28th, 1900, at hisson's leefdence. Aibert-rd., Deronport,Join Bond; aged 87 years.

No monrain^r.The funeral will learre his late resi-

dence To-morrow (Wednesday), at 130.EUTTBBS.—On December 24, 1909, at j

Auckland:, William F. Butters; aged S3 .years.

Private Interment.GREY.—On December 27th, at his late

residence, Centre-st., Freeman's Bay,John William, the beloved husband of thelate Maria Grey; aged 77 years. j

The funeral will leave the above at 2 ■p.m.. To-morrow (Wednesday), for Wai-fcnmete cemetery. .

Friends please accept this intimation. .HALL. — On December 27th, 1009, at her

late residence, Coombrs" Arcade, Queen- <St., Mary, the dearly beloved wife of :George N. Hall; aged 54 years. ;

Funeral will leave her late residence at <2 p.m. Wednesday, for Onehunga Ceme-tery.

-Blessed are the dead that die In theLord."

exOWDEX. — Ctn December 23th,. at «Epsom, Rose Kvelyn, beloved wife ofBert Snowden, of Kaeo, and youngest '.daughter of James and the late MaryJosephine Impey; aged 30 years.

INMEMORIAM.GODFREY.—In sad and loving memory of

our dear son, Edward Roy, who departedtils life on .December 2Sth, 190S.

One year las gone, and friends around mc,Think the wound has almost healed;

But they little know the sorrow.I)eep within my heart concealed.One year to-day, but still to memory dear.His loving name I breathe and shed atear;Time cannot alter love so true,

For years -bring back my grief anew.Inserted «y his loving parents, bro-thers, and sisters.

PHILLIPS.—In lovinjr meaiorj- of onr dearson and brother, Fred., who departedthis life, 28th December, 1907.Though lost to sight, to memory dear.Inserted by his loving parents brothers,and sister.RYAX- — In loving memory our dear sons,George Wm.. Thomas J., and Albert,who were accidentally drowned fromyacht Shamrock, December 28th 1001.R.I.P.Thou are not forgotten, dearest loved ones,

Or wilt thon ever be;As long as life and memory lasts,We will remember thee.'Tis hard to break the tender chord.When love has bound the heart-TLs hard, so hard, to speak the words,We, for a time, must part.They are resting so sweetly in Jesus now,They will sail the wild soas no more;The storms may sweep o'er the wild, stormydeep,

They are safe where the storms comeno more.

Inserted by their loving parents, brothersand sister.

MAIL NOTICE.THIS DIA.X.

For Whakatane, per Tasman, 5.45 p.m.For Whangarei, Kamo, Kauri, Hikurangi,

Whakapara, and Hukerenui, per KanierL6.45 p.m.

For Whitianga, Gam Town, Knaotnnn, Tal-rua, and Whangapoua, per Waiotahi, 7.45p.m.

■For Waipn, per Gael. 7.45 p.m..'For Cabbage Bay and Amodeo Bay, per

Chelmsford, 7.45 p.m.For Turua, Paeroa. Waihi, and Te Aroha,per Tanijjha. 7.45 p.m.

For New Plymouth and Southern Offices,also Napier, per Train, 8.45 p.m.

Per Train, as follows—For United Kingdom, Continent of En-

rope, iind South America, via MonteVideo and Teneriffe (connecting withAthenic leaving Wellington on December30), at 8.45 p.m.

Parcels at 7.45 p.m.Parcels for United Kingdom can be for-warded only by thiq route.Correspondence for the United Kingdomand Continent of Europe must be speci-ally addressed "per Athenie."

Mail will be due in London about February 10.

WEDNESDAY, 29th Dec, 1909.For Whangaparaoa and Wade, per Orewa,

5.45 a.m.For Tanranga, Opotiki, and Ohiwa, perNgatiawa, 6.45 a.m.For New Plymouth and Southern Offices

of North. Island, also Picton, Blenheim,Nelson, and West Coast of South Island,per Train, 9.30 a.m.lor Eawene, Kohukohu, Omapere, Opononi,

and Koutu, per Rimu, 12.10 p.m.For Waiwera, Tefaipa, and Warkworth,

per Daphne, 12.45 p.m.For Thames, per Wakatere, 2.15 p.m.For Russell, Kawakawa, Ohaeawai. Kohu-kohu, and Bawene, etc., per Ngapuhi,

7.45 p.m.For Leigh, Big Omaha, Whangateau, Lit-tle-Barrier, and Kawau Island, per Kaw-

au, 7.45 p.m.For Turua. Paeroa, Wnihi, and Te Aroha,

per Waimarie, 7.45 p.m.For Marsden Point, Parua Buy, WhangareiHeads, Waipu, Mangapai, Whaugarei,Kamo, Hikurangi, Kauri, Whakapara,and Hukerenui, per Ngapuhi, 7.45 p.m.For Port Fitzroy, Whangapara, Tryphena,

Okupu, Awanga, Okiwi, and MotaiTehe,via Port Fitzroy. per Waiotahi, 7.45 p.m.For New Plymouth and Southern Omcee.

also Gisborne and Napier, per Train, 8.43p.m.

THURSDAY, 30th Dee., 1909.For Southern Offices of North Island, also

Picton, Blenheim, Nelson, and WestCoast of South Island, per Train, 9.30a.m.

For Whangarei, Kamo, Kauri, Hikurangi,Wnakapara, and Hukerenui, per Kanieri,10.45 a.m.

For Awaroa, Cowes, Coromandel, and Cab-bage Bay, per Chelmsford, 1.45 p.m.

For Waiwera, Tekapa, and Warkworth,per Daphne, 1.45 p.m.

For Turua, Paeroa, Waihi, and Te Aroha,per Waimarie, 1.45 p.m.

For New Plymouth, as far South as Wan-ganui, per Rarawa, 3.5 p.m.For Thames, Paeroa, Waihi, and Te Aroha,per Wakatere, 4 p.m.

For Captain F. Colbeek. Sandsplt, Kaiaua,and Miranda, per Hirere, 4.45 p.m.For Leigh, ilangawai, Kaiwaka, Hakaru,

and Kawau Island, per Kawau, 7.45 p.m.For Whangarei, Kamo, Kauri, Hikurangi,

Whakapara, and, Hukerenui, per Ngapuhi,7.45 p.m.

For Waipu, per Gael, 7.45 p.m.For New Plymouth, and Southern Offices,

al3o Napier and Gisborne, per Train, 8.45Per Train, as follows—

For Ceylon, India, China, Straits Set-tlements, Philippine Islands, Aden. Suez,Mediterranean .Ports, Continent 'at Eu-rope, and United Kingdom, via Suez; at.8.45D.m.

For Cape Colony, Natal, and otherSouth. African States, at 8.45 p.m.

For Australian States and New Cale-donia, at 5.45 p^n.Money orders at 4 p.m.Registered letters for United Kingdom

and Foreign Countries, at 5.45 p.m.For Australia, at 6.45 p.m.Mail will be due in London, February

F. D. HOLDSWOETH,Chief Postmaster.

TO-DAY'S WEATHER REPORT.ALL OBSERVATIONS are taken at 9 a.m.

WIND FORCE INDICATED. BY LET-T.EUS:. C-. Calm; L., Light; Br Breeze-S:iS-vfr,esll Keeze; |a",:G., Whole or heavy gale; W., Gale of ex-ceptional severity,- .' ' _ °_™Printed and Published for the Proprietors, 1

"The Brett Printing and PublishingCompany, Limited," bj- Henry Brett, ot ILake Takapuna, Journalist, at the OtBc? Iof the Company, Shortlanu-st., Auckland, ;&TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1909. ■

THE STAB. DEGEMBEE 28, 1909.10

StationTher.

Wind Bar. inWeather. Shade.

Cape. Maria Sf O 30.05 65Russell Sfbr BC 29.91 GGHokianga Heads.. SWlbr B 30.40 683—uiukau Heads.. Shr O 29.9S 64Auckland ........ SWf C 29.91 67Cambridge Calm O 29.91 67.Gisboi-ne.. . SEfb II 29.65 60Napier .:. V..' Calm *B 29.85 64Castlep'oint ...... NWfb B 29.75 69Egmont „New Plymouth.... SWfb BC 29.84 60Wellington ...'.;.. Nor BC 29.70 61.Kaltoura ........ Calm B 29i54 63Westport ..-.-.~.\ SWbr G 29.87 61"kyjjejton •-•••■•• Calm BC 29.49 64■Du.neuin ---« SWfb' BC 29.53 63BlnfJ ......... WSWg BC 29.61 59

H. . ATJCTIOITS. ■jTl/TR. T OUIS T-EWiS, AUCTIONEER. ■! -AT HIS MART, .VICTORIA ANDI LORNE STS. ;

mUESDAY, TTfEDNBSDAY, AND '' ■jCTEIDAT, :EACH DAT A3, 11.30 O'CLOCK.

A SERIES OF AUCTION SALES OF 'GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Indud- "ins— . . i1 NATIONAL CASH REGISTER (21 keys, .registering from id to 30/) (BAGATELLE TABLE, PRAIRIE STATE -INCUBATOR (500-egs) JLG. DOfLL'S HOUSE, SUPERIOR Eff-CYCLE, Large Oil Cooking Stove ;3 Superior .Mammoth Gramaphones1 Very Pine Semi-grand Piano, by Wet- •theim, 2 Superior Pianolas and Music 1Banjo, Guitar, Fine Violin£700 FURNITURE, 2 Real Chinese Cos- ■tumes in Embroidered SilkOffice Tables, 5 NEW FIRE-PROOF SAFES •2 NEW PIANOS5 GOOD SECOND-HAND PIANOS i6 Lawn Mowers, 2 Portable CoppersWringers, 100 New Bamboo Verandah -Blinds

Also,-P2200 WOBTH JEWELLERY, PLAT-

TWEEDS, COSTUMES, 'etc., etcOUIS AUCTIONEER,

WESTFIELD YARDS.

J)EC. 2Q -W H-30-

---rpHE GRAZING RIGHTS of the Auck-■*- land Agricultural Association ShowGrounds at Otahuhu, in Two Lots ofIT and 44 acres, for a period of 12

JJUCKLAND AND gONS.

Wednesday; 19, 1910,AT 11 O'CLOCK.

In the Estate of Hannah Mackie, DeceasedThe undersigned will Sell by Auction, CityMarket, under instructions from theexecutor—DUEHAM-ST. WEST.A LL THAT PIECE OF LAND having a■£i- frontage of 14Sft to Durham-st. Westand 61ft to Durham-lane, being Lots 3 to8 of Allotment 6 of Section 16, City ofAuckland, with all Buildings thereon.Pull particulars from Nicholson andGribbin, Solicitors, and* the Auctioneers.

A RTHUR & f^O.

THOS. B. ARTHUR, Auctioneer.

JEWELLERS.QPECIAL NOTICE.

J Gγ Watts, jewelijhk.(Successor to W. Maud).

W. Maud's Business is not being given up,but will be conducted under new manage-ment on the same lines.

Mr. Maud having sold out to me*at aGREAT REDUCTION, all Goods will besold as marked by Mr. Maud, and the sameBargains are stil to be had in all lines.

The Shop for Wedding or Christmas Pre-sents, or Jewellery of every description,and also the Cheapest Shop Iα town for allclasses of Repair Work.

Give us a trial visit and see for yourself.

J Gr WATTS' JEWELIiBE'KARANGAHAPE-RD.

OCCCESB

Comes from prudence, and prudence willtell you to purchase your

"Y-MAS AND "ATEW yEAK Q.IFTSFrom

JAS. T>ASCOE,

THE RELIABLE JEWELLER,KARANGAHAPE-RD.,

Who is now offering a perfect blaze ofCHOICE JEWELLERY, AT LOW PRICES,

FOR THE XMAS AND NEW YEARTRADE.Phone 2504.

A. S. W H l T B-MANUFACTURING JEWELLgE,DIAMOND SETTER,

ENGRAVER, SILVERSMITH,Masonic Jewels and Trophies Designed and

Made.31, S-T-

PIANOS AND ORGANS.piANOS. piANOS.

OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-ST.NEW, from £40; SECOND-HAND, from £0

Terms to Suit AH Customers.Ask for MR. WEBB, the Well-knownTuner and Repairer of Pianos and Organs.OAK HOUSE, FALLON'S BUILDINGS.

TJABGAINSIn

QECOND-HAND

piANOS.

£10 ~ FSOM ~ £10TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS

TTXCELLENT QPPORTUNITY.

We have a number of Second-hand Pi-anos, taken In exchange. They are byvarious makers, and all are In good condi-tion. Prices range from £10 upwards.

EASY TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED.

Call at once, Inspect, and obtain fullparticulars.

T ONDON AND "DERLIN THANO piO.QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND.

W. H. WEBBE. Manager.

MEETINGS.» CHISMAN,

a, -3}' a No. 7596, A.O.F.jp&Lg££skvA ' Members ;ire herebyfiSfSJiSpSf'aa notified that the Ordinary

3lee« uS of the aboveGSBgSS=sg33gS Court will be held onijojfog§kl& WEDXESDA.Y EViBNUvG,: December 29, 'instead otI fg££&g&m Monday, January 3rd.By order, L. S. GARRiATT,Secretary. 2

jgn*jfa> TX7YNYARD LODGE,

G£3&*W Tlle Usual Fortnight-jygtog jj. jjeetjng oj -[}je above

Lodge will be held Inthe 'Masonic Hall, Eden Terrace, WEDNES-DAY, December 20th (TO-'M.pR'RO'W), at7.30 p.m. sharp.

H. A. WILES, Sec.

IF YOU want a Beverage with the Pure.Flavour of Ripe Raspberries, then geta- ShllEng Bottle of SHARLAND"S RASP-BERRY FRUIT EXTRACT. This is something new, and surpasses In richness andpurity of flavour the many Raspberry. Syrups ou the market. .A few drops 'to a■ tumbler of water, sweetened.-to taste, Is a; delicious beverage. It is just the sort ot; thing you want Jn your basket when picnick-■ Ing. Ask' your Grocer for a bottle. OtherflaYQui|>, fcenjoaiiud. Pineapple, ~,.,.•-,s.

• MISCEULASEOITS.

"^RANDETTE."—A New Form'of GrandVX Piano; worth, seeing—E. and F. Piano •Agency, Ltd., sole agents.WALTER BUCHANAN'S Famous Scotch

Shortbread, just the thing for MerryXmas.—At Karangabape-rd.rjK) COUNTRY VISITORS—When in. town, "-*- don't forget to call at Tattfs and la1:spect his Christmas and New Year Goods.—Tutt'a, Upper Symonds-st. '~, "rrtHE Philosophy of Hats.—Hats to fit all-*- heads.—Mcßrlde, Tailor, Costumier,Outfitter, etc., 11-13, Yictorla-st.

SATINWOOD PIANOS from Franco-Bri-tish Exhibition.— E. and F. PianoAgency, Ltd. S. Coldlcutt,.Manager.

FOOTBALLER BKASD Clothing Is theBest sold in N.Z., and sold only by Dal-ton, 276, Queen-st. .FWILL MAKE YOU SMILE with

pleasure when you've coated your floorswith. "LINOARNISH." It reflects like amirror, and woa't wash off. All grocers,1/6. M616

T)ER3OXAL.—Dear Marie,—Dad Is going■*• away, so I must buy him some New■Jies, Fancy Hose, etc, at Tutfs, Symonds-

rpHE Religion of Clothes.—We are the-*- Tailors.—Mcßride, Tailor, Costumier,and Outfitter, 11-13, Victoria-st.A BSOLUTELY Choicest Creamery But- iter for the table all the year round.—Xew Zealand Dairy Association, Ltd.

DO NOT HESlTATE.—Christmas willsoon be here; everything for man's

holiday wear.—Mcßride, Tailor, Costumier,and Outfitter, 11-13. Victorla-st."PERSONAL—To be Up-to-date you must-L visit Tutt's, and see his range ofPanamas, Straw-boaters, Caps, etc.—Tutt's,Upper Symonds-st.

UMMER VESTS.—Hundreds of varieties.—Mcßride, Tailor, Costumier, andOutfitter, 11-13, Victoria-st.rpHAI TKOUBLESOIIE KIT OV CODGE-■*■ ING, every morning when you get up,worries you, and you do not rest until youhave got up the plegm. Two drops of"NAZOL" on loaf sugar and two or three .drops nibbed lightly ineide the nostrils oaretiring at night, and repeated on await- I■ening In the morning, will soon relieve yourtrouble. "NAZOL" is sold by Chemists and 'Stores at I/a per bottle, containing 60 doses.YOU CAN'S WASH IT OFF, and It.won't

scrub off. "LINOARNISH," thefamous Linoleum Polish, Is sold by allgrocers. 1/6. M616

HOME and see Ileal Bargain Sale tra-vellers' sample pictures; gems for fram-ing as Christmas girts.—Chandler and CoLtd., Htgh-st.

EXCHANGES on most liberal terms,PIANOS AND ORGANS.—E. and F.Piano Agency, Ltd. S. Coldicutt, Manager.

S~UMMER HATS.—Woodrow Hats, Pana-ma Hats.—The Hatoneum, McßrideTailor, Costumier, and Outfitter 11-13,Vlctoria-st.UMMER COATS.—Large Stock.—Me-Bride, Tailor, Costumier, and Outfitter11-13, Vletoria-st.

PRICES and Terms marked in PlataFigures.—E. AND F. PIANO AGENCY,LTD., 191, Queen-at.TjiOOTBALLKK BRAND Clothing is recog--*- nlaed as the standard of good ready-made flothlng.—Dalton, 276, Queen-st."VTOU need a good Tonic or Plck-Me-Up-*• this hot weather. You will find It in

KOLA-NIP AND SODA, a Delightful Bever-age; Cooling, Refreshing, and Invigorating.At all Hotels and Restaurants.

UMMER SOX.—Very extensive assort-nient.—Meßrlde, Tailor, Costumier,and Outfitter. 11-13, Victoria-sL

X?O7 Ift/ — NEW IRON-FRAMED',J-\J/ ENGLISH PIANOS;guaranteed.—E.and F. Piano Agency L'dS. Coldicutt, Manager.

"T INOARNISH," the no-rub Floor PolishJ-* that polishes. Shines like the sun. It6aves the linoleums. AH grocers l/'jM616

YOU can make Five and a-half Pints ofthe Most Delicious Kaspberry Syrup

with One Shilling Bottle of SHARLAND'SRASPBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT and three Ipounds of loaf sugar. The richness and Ipurity of the flavour Is superb. You have jonly to taste it to realise what a delightful!beverage you have made for so littleimoney. It Is really worth trying, and, re-member, it is perfectly wholesome andmade from the Pure Fruit. Don't forget toorder a bottle from your Store. Other fla-vours, Lemon and Pineapple.

SUMMER GOODS.—Enormoue Stock.—Mcßride, Tailor, Costumier, and Out-

fitter, 11-13, Victorla-st.IS.H. FISEL FISH.—For the most re-

liable and cheapest Fresh and SmokedFish, Uabblts, Fruit, etc., try Sanford'eFish Market. 'Phone GSB.TiMJIiTUKU Improved. Brett's Almanac,-»- Directory, and. Diary, IDIO. Now ouSale. Price, I/.

MAS Puddings, Xmas Puddings! Thereal English Xmas Pudding, all sizea,

at Walter Buchanan's, Karangahape-rd.

HOUSEHOLJ>EKS, see that your grocersupplies you with New Zealand Dairy

Association's (Limited) Butter."T INOARNISH" Is made from the mostJLV expensive gums In the world. Drieshard like glass. Won't wash off. Easy tokeep clean. All grocers, 1/6. M6IG

\ LLISON'S "GKANiAETTE," a Novel ln-xl Btruiuent. Call and see the first IαN.Z—E. and F. Piano Agency. Ltd.HOUSEHOLDERS, see that your Grocer

supplies you with New Zealand DairyAssociation's, Limited, Butter.

LLISUN'S ••G-KA.NUBTTE"—A NovelInstrument. Call and See the First

in New Zealand.—E. and t\ Piano Agency,Ltd.rr\ABLE JELLIES Flavoured with SHAR-JL LAND'S RASPBERRY FRUIT EX-TRACT are elmply delicious. You get thefull pure flavour of the Kipe Fruit. Gela-tine, loaf sugar, and (sufficient RaspberryFruit Extract to suit the taste, and youhave a most delightful addition to the tableduring the hot weather. Just try a Shill-ing Bottle, and see how you like It Yobcan also use It for making your own Rasp-berry Syrup. Other flavours, Lemon andPineapple.

lANOS—lnviting Prices and Terms.Catalogues on application.—E. and F.

PIANO AGENCY, LTD. S. Coldicutt,Manager.

ANY Lady Help or Servant would bepleased to polish your floors with

" LINOARNISH "—the easy method Lino-leum Polish. Applied with a brush. Allgrocers, 1/6.

"piRANDETTE." —A New-shaped Flfcno.VJ Call and try this novelty.—E. and F.Piano Agency, Ltd. S. Coldicutt, Manager.

DON'T use a bent pin and a bit of string.Hazard's flshiug tackle is absolutely re-

liable and cheap too.

AMeiHnk Fireproof Safe will keep yourvaluables secure during your holidays.

Call and inspect at Hazard's, Queen-street.Tfi/Ift MONTHLY. — NEW IRON-iU/XU FRAMED ENGLISH PIANOS.—E. and F. Piano Agency, Ltd. S. Coldi-cutt, Manager.TiV>UND—The Most Up-to-date House InA 1 Town for Men's, Youths', and Boys'Clothing, Mercery, and Hats. We keep inall Bhapes, makes, and sizes.—Tutt's, UpperSymonds-st.

BARGAIN—FULL-SIZE BEDSTEAD,WIRE MATTRESS, -KAPOK BED,

and TWO PILLIWS for £3, complete.—LAMB AND SMITH, Karangahape-rd.

COOLING, REFRESHING, INVIGOR-ATING DRINK is Just what you need.Try KOLA-NIP AND SODA. At all Hotelsand Restaurants.

USICAL Instruments, ail kinds, re-paired; violins speciality.—Wm. Zett-

wltz, Practical Musical Instrument Maker,Wakefield-st., Auckland. 88TNFLUENZA, COLDS, SOit£ THKOATS.

Stanley Bay, August 23rd, 1909.—NAZOL,LTD.—Dear Sirs,—For some time past myfamily and self have suffered Iroio Influ-enza, Colds, and Sore We havetried many remedies advertised,"'but couldget no good result until we took someNAZOL, which acted like a charm—not onlyrelieving, but curing us. I have much plea-sure in testifying to its wonderful power.—Yours faithfully, "A STANLEY BAY RESI-DENT."

ODERN METHOD POLISH—"LINO-ARNISH" for Floors. with-

out rubbins; won't wash off. You can'tscrub it oft. Easy to keep clean. All gro-b«e»j£.H«: - .' ■;..'■.,;■ ..mum

aaSCEIXANEOVS.ITCTOOTBALLER BRAND Clothing isrecog- I-t! nised as the standard of good ready-made clothing.—Dalton. 276. Qneen-st. "OLA-NIP AND SODA AT HOME!—

Yes, certainly! You can get OriginalBottles of KOLA-NIP from jour Grocer.

LADIES' Ready-made Costumes at costprice thia week.—Dalton.

OLA-NIP AND SOD-A Is Just a Spark-"llng, Cooling,,Refreshing Beverage. It

Ss all Tight for this hot weather, when, youwant a Kerve Tonic. Remember, you canget itat all the best Hotels and Restaurants

I L ENGINES."KAPAI.Cali or write for price*.

ARTHUR AND DORMER, Xelson-gt. M435fTVHIS Hot Weather Makes you Tired and <-L Thirsty—KOLA-NIP AND SODA curesI.that Tired Feeling. It is Cooling and In-|jvigorating, and gives you Vim. It Is i ;true Temperance Beverage, and may beobtained at ail Hotels and Restaurants. :X? O "I A/ Footballer Brand Suit Is equalo- -Lw to £4 10/ Suit to Measure.—Dal-ton, Tailor, 276, Queen-st.

OLA-NIP AND SODA is an Excellent \Bitter, a good Nerve Tonic, and Brain .

Food Combined, which makes it an Ideal)Temperance Beverage. You need something ]of the kind this hot weather. At all jHotels and Restaurants.

RESENTS in Collar Boxes, Tie Cases, :Purses, Ladles' Handbags, Squaw-bags,Jewel Cases, Travelling Cases, Belts, WrJat ,Purses, Card Cases, Shaving Companions, j■Mirrors, Bottle Cases, Sovereign Case*, 'Cutlery, etc, etc.—J. Wiseman and Son»,Ltd., 175, Qneen-st.r? f> "I A/ B-OOTBALDER Brand Suit Is3J£ _LU/ equal to £4 10/ Suit to Mea-sure.—Dalton, 276, Queen-st.CJTRAWBERRIES ASD BAXAXAS—RipeO Fiji Bananas, Strawberries, and other rChoice Fruits. Best quality; lowest prices. ■—At Sanford's Market, opp. Custom-house.'Phone 658.CJATINWOOD PIANOS. LATEST LON-

|.*2 DON FASHION. Just arrived; in-spection Invited.—E. and F. Piano Agency,Ltd. S. Coldieutt. Manazer.T ADIES OXLY.—We'wlll offer our Eng-i-i lish Model Costume this week at Eng-lish price.—Dalton, Ladies' Tailor, Queen-st. ;

SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS whosuffer from hoarseness and sore throat,

will find a great boon in "XAZOL." Two !drops on loaf sugar and allowed to dissolveslowly In the mouth, gives prompt relief.The air passages are cleared, and a sense offirmness and strength given to the vocalorgans. "NAZOL" is sold by ChemUtaand Stores at 1/6 per bottle, containing60 doses.

OOTBALLEK BRAND Clothing. BestClothing made in X.Z.—Dalton, 276,

Queen-st.A Safety Razor makes a fine Xmas pre-

sent. The Ever-Ready, with twelveblades, 6/6, at Hazard's.TCTOOTBALLER BRAND Clothing. Beet-C Clothing made In N.Z.—Dalton, 278,Queen-st. *TO those going camping: Don't forget to

purchase a reliable Camp Bed, 17/6each, at Hazard's, Qceen-street.

UR 22 cal. Bolt Action Hifles at 17/0 arevery accurate and reliable.—Hazard's,

Queen-street.XpOOTBALLER BRAND Clothing—Made■*- to Measure; ready for immediate wear.—Dalton, 270. Queen-st. only.

PAINT Brushes, Apex Brand (registered).—F. Crosby and Son, Manufacturers,

corner Albert and Durham sts.rnHE B.S.A. Air Rifle is not a toy, but as-*- accurate as a 22 cal. rifle.—Hazard,Gunmaker, Sole Agent.

LADIES ONLY.—Costumes, ready-to-wearEnglish Models, cost price.—Dalton,Queen-st.

CWMMERCIAL Travellers say that "' KOLA-NIP AND SODA is Just what -they like, and they are good judges. It isa delightfully cooling drink, with a fine 1bitter twang. No better Temperance Bever- ]age was ever placed on the market. At all .Hotels and Restaurants. i

FEW DROPS OF SHARLAND'S 'RASPBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT, twoteaspoonfuls of sugar, and a small ;tumbler of water, make without doubt a 'most delicious drink of the finest Rasp- 'berry flavour. This Raspberry Fruft Ex- •: tract is not a fake made with chemicals,Jbut the pure Extract of the Ripe Fruit. It

Iis perfectly wholesome, and Is a convenientand economical way of making your ownbeverage. It Is particularly handy forpicnic or boating parties. Sold at all>Store3, 1/ per bottle. Other flavours,Lemon and Pineapple.

ADlES.—English and French Model Coe-tumes sold at cost price this week.—Dalton, 276, Queen-st.

mHOUSANDS of Men drink KOLA-NIPJ- AND SODA because they know fromexperience that it is an Ideal TemperanceBeverage. It is Cooling, Refreshing, Ap-petising; just what you want this hotweather. At all Hotels aud Restaurants.

ALTONfor Clothing ready for Immediatewear.—27o, Queen-st.

rrVHAT Nice Bitter Twang which Is pecn--L liar to KOLA-NIP is appreciated by menwho have their KOLA-NIP AND SODA.They never tire of it. Thousands of men!like it, swear by it, because it meets justwhat they want. It is an Ideal Temper-ance Beverage. At all Hotels and Res-tanrants.

A STONISHED! After using WILWORSH,Xi. to find clothes pearly white, withoutrubbing or soaring; and how laaeh longerthey wear. Washing costs 3d.TpOOTBALLEU BRAND Clothing. Money•C can't buy better.—276, Queeu-st. Dal-ton.

KOLA-NIP may be obtained from yourGrocer, and you can make your ownKOLA-NIP AND SODA at Home. There

is no Beverage which is so suitable for this!hot weather as KOLA-NIP AND SODA. ItIβ Cooling and Appetising.

FOOTBALLER BRAND Clothing. Moneycan't buy better.—276. Queen-st Dal-

ton.OU can buy Original Bottles of KOLA-

NIP from your Grocer, and have yourKOLA-NIP AND SODA at Home. A dashlof KOLA-NTP in a Small Tumbler of SodaWater is just the sort of drink you wantthis hot weather; a delightful bitter. Don'tforget to order a bottle from your Grocer.

LADIES OXLY require to use WIL-WORSH once to prove to themselves

what labour and time is saved. Clotheswear longer. Washing costs 3d.

OOTBALLER BRAND Clothing everytime. Best money can buy.—Dalton,

270, Queen-st.SUMMER SHIRTS and Collars.—Manyvarieties.—Mcßride, Tailor, Costumier,and Outfitter, 11-13, Vletoria-st."G>OOTBALLER BRAND Clothing—Made-*- to Measure; ready for Immediate wear.—Dalton, 27(1, Queen-st. only.

TO HARD-WORKING WOMEN. — WβJ-only ask you to give One Bottle of WIL-WORSH a trial, and prove to yourselvesno rubbing or soaking required. Washingcosts 3d.

"ErtOOTBALLER BRAND Clothing everyJ- time. Best money can buy.—Dalton,

■ 270, Queen-st.ACHTSMEN who take their Soda Water

Machines with them can easily make■ their own KOLA-NIP AND SODA. Don'ti forget to order from your Grocer a Supply• of KOLA-NIP.

XribOTBAL/LER BRAND Clothing is theJJ Best sold in N.Z., and sold only by Dal-ton, 270, Queen-st.

FOUND SOMETHING GOOD. Clotheslast longer; no labour, rubbing, or

Shaking, when WlLWOttSli is used. W-ash-I ing costs 3d.. JpO "I A/ Footballer Brand Suit is equal. -l-wi to £4 10/Suit to Measure.—Dal-ton, Tailor, 276, Queen-st.

X7\OR Repairing of Harness arac-ninery,J- Boot and Shoe Machinery, and Compli-cated Machinery of any description, call on; U. T. WILSON, 26, Wakeneld-st.

i TTkALTON for Clothing ready for immediateI U Queen-st.

\ T ADlES.—English and French Model Cos-biiiies sold this week at cost price.' Dalton, 276, Queen-st.ISAPPOINTBD Ladies should call andget one of the English and French

Model Costumes at cost price.—Dalton, 276,Queen-st.Ttfiw ZEALAXD DAIRY ASSOCIA-Al TION'S, LIMITED, BUTTEe YAMdtiivM* jjutus Iα filtz.wA Subaru BiOir.

AMUSEMENTS.TJIBBX TOROS.' "DTJCKJUMPING AND-. ■• /COMBINATION. ~ w,,,

(Location: OPPOSITE FREE LIBRARY.

rr.O-NIGHT. mO-NIGHT.;

HUGE SHOW OF OUTLAWS, TRICKPONIES, ETC.

GRAND BUCKJUMPING COMPETITION,for local riders; 13 Competitors; when aten guinea Cup will be eiven to the winner.The Cup is on view' at. Miss Gertl Cam-pion's, Queen-st. Competition starts To-night, 8 p.m.

All Riders at their own risk.. £20 WILL BE GIVEX to anyone bringinga horse that will unseat either of theBibby Bros. The Brothers are also pre-pared to CHALLENGE ANYONE IN NEWZEALAND, for any side wager up to £50,In three different styles of riding—bareback,English, and Colonial.

Side wagers between E. Bibby and PercyIngley for £50 a-slde.

The Proprietors have spared no expenseIn erecting Stockyards for the benefit ofthe public, and Patrons can rely on seeinga good clean show.

Starting each evening at 8 p.m.jSrass Band in Attendance.

POPULAR PRICES—3/. 2/, ana 1/.

BOROUGH NOTICES."DOROUGH OF GREY LYNN.

Public Notice is hereby given that at aSpecial Meetingof the Grey Lynn BoroughCouncil, to be held in the Council Cham-ber, Rose-rd., Grey Lynn, on MONDAY,the tenth day of January, 1910, at 7.30p.m., a Resolution will be submitted forthe Confirmation of the following Resolutionpassed at a Special Meeting of the saidCouncil neld on the 13th day of December,1909:—

That the Grey Lynn Borough Councildoth hereby, by Special Resolution,Intended to operate as a SpecialOrder, make the following By-laws,to be known as 'The Grey .LynnBorough Council By-law. Xo. 8":—

"No person shall use or permit, allow,or suffer to be used, or allow toremain oa premises In his occupa-tion, any Closet for the receptionof night-soil (not being a watercloset), unless the same be a pan-closet, and unless it be at all timesprovided with a proper seat andwith a removable water-tight metal

receptacle, or pan made in accord-ance with the Model Pan to be de-posited at the Oflice of The GreyLynn Borough Council as a patternofa Regulation Pan. Provided thatif before the coming into force ofthis By-law, the owner or occu-pier bas provided a removab'ewater-tight receptacle, with handleon side and of not less capacitythan two cubic feet, it shall notbe compulsory upon the owner oroccupier of the premises toprovide the Regulation Pan hereinspecified until served with a noticeIn writing by the Inspector ofNuisances requiring him so to do."

Dated, this 13th day of December. 1000.A. B. T. HAULTAIX,

Town Clerk.

"DOROUGH OF XORTHCOTE.

Notice Is hereby given that Mr Wm. Walrlace has beeu appointed Registrar for theBorough under "The Dog RegistrationAct, 1808," and that the registration officesappointed for the purpose of the saidAct are the Post Oflice, Northcote, and MrWallace's Residence, Birkenhead. Registra-tion fee: Five shillings for dogs other thanthose . kept for the purpose of herdingcattle, and ten shillings for bulldogs andgreyhounds.

H. CADNESS,Mayor.

December 24th, 1909.

COUNTY NOTICES.QOUXTY OF WAITEMATA.THE "DOG REGISTRATION ACT 1908,"AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO.

Notice is hereby given that the Waite-mata County Council lhas fixed the fee tobe payable under the said Act on the re-gistration of any sheep or cattle dog in theCounty for the year 1910 at Two Shillingsand Sixpence, and the fee for any bulldogor greyhound at Ten Shillings, and the feefor all other dogs at Five Shillings.I The following persons have been ap-pointed Registrars of Dogs under the said

!Act for the Districts within the County setIopposite their respective names:—L iE. A. Frost, of Ararlmu North, for

Kumeu and Wainui Ridings.2. John George, of Waitakerei, for Walta-

kerei Riding.3. Wm. Wallace, of Birkenhead, for the

Birkenhead and Takapuna Ridings.4. James M. Impey, of Waikumete, for

Waikumete and Titirangi Ridings.6. C. H. Solomon, of Parakakau. for Kau-kapakapa and Mairetahi Ridings.The following places have been ap-

pointed Registration Offices within theCounty for the purposes of the said Act,viz.:—! Wainui Riding: Wade Store.I Takapuna Biding: Mr. J. Sheriff's Store.

Birkenhead Riding: Mr. W. Wallace'sResidence.Kaukapakapa Riding: Kaukapakapa PostOffice.

Kumeu Riding: Post Office, Kumeu FlatMaire'tahi Riding: Creamery, Parbhnrst.Waitakerei Riding: Mr. J. George's Resi-

dence, Waitakerei.Waikumete Riding and Titirangi Hiding:

Mr. Impey's Residence, Waikumete.JAS. McUEOD,

Chairman.County Office, 24th December, 1909.

DENTISTRY.T»EMOVAL N O T I C B.

MB A TTOBBS, SURGEON■*-»■• ■". DENTIST,

HAS REMOVED HIS PRACTICE TO HIBRESIDENCE,

151, CORNER JERVOIS AXD SEXTIXELBDS., PONSONBY.Trams to Sentinel-rd. stopping.

Hours: 8 to 5. and 7 to S. 'Phone No. 446

HOWEY WALKER SAVES YOUR TEETH

(Fair Fees).

Rooms: 3, 4, 5, 0, 7, 8, and 9, City Chamber?

EDUCATIONAL.

CJ TOHN'S /COLLEGIATE CCHOOI*"!\HE PAH."

Founded in ISB2.BOARDING AXD DAY SCHOOL FOBBOYS.

Headmaster:THE REV. P. S. SMAXrLFIELD.

Resident Assistant Matters:F. H. LEVIEN, M.A., F. D. FARROWM.Sc, C. R. HOBBS.Visiting Masters:R. LESLIE HUNT, for Piano, Singing, andDrawing.L. KREUTZER, for Violin and German.

HALF TERM BEGINS MONDAY, Oct. 26.Telephone 729.Copies of Prospectus may be had fromMessrs. Upton and Co. and Messrs. Chamo-talouii and Cooper.

CHOOL OF DRESSMAKING — MlaiReid, WeUesley-st. Classes for Practi-cal Dressmaking, dally, except Wednesdayaltinaooui •Teiiiogi, .la«da£ ana Fria*^

AMUSEMENTS.

KOTAIi ' AISEBT TTALUOYAIi -o-LBEKT -EIALU

Direction, Henry Hayward.SBECTAL HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES.NIGHTLY at 8. MATINEE, SAT. at 2-30.

HAYWARD'S T>ICTURES.AIWARD'S ,- JtTICTCttES.

MAGNIFICENT /$ HOLffiAI PROGRAMME.

THE WHITE SEA. ■ SnperbTHE WHITE SEA. IndustrialTHE WHITE SEA. Seascape.A TWp on a Trawler to the White Sea.. . • Scenically Magnificent.AN AMERICAN MAREIAGE.

ROUND ABOUT INVERNESS.HOW A DOG SAVED THE FLAG.'

BLACK AND WHITE. THE SAILOR'SAPE.

THE FEEBTMAS'S DAUGHTER.THE SCHOOLMASTER. FOOTBAI/L

CRAZE. AN OLD SINNER. AndBOBBIE, THE T>OT OCOUT.

OBBIE, THE -E»OYCircle and Stalls, 1/; Pit, 6d.; Children-6d.

TIVOLI THEATRE.Direction, Henry Hayward.

PACKED, JAMMED, CRAMMED.A Delighted and Enthusiastic Audience.

I -VfATIONAL •\rAUDEVILLB r*°- Ij v AUDBVILLE |MONSTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME.

XOT A DULL MOMENT.EVERY "ARTIST RECALLED.

A 'Full Company of Talented Artists.Musicians, Singers, Dancers, and Comedians.New and Magnificent Scenic First Part,

•'DOWN BY THE RIVER."Programme nnder the Stage Direction of

George H. Tarr.Prlce3 — D.C. and Front Stalls 1/6;

Stalls 1/: Pit 6d.

USIC ON THE WATER.From the Ferry Tee.

8 TO-XIGHT — TUESDAY — TO-NIGHT,at 8.

Also, WEDS, and THtTRS.TV/TCSICAX. BRUISES-WJ-usiCAL Bruises

(A GRAND HOLIDAY ATTRACTION.A Floating Theatre amid the EnchantingScenery of Auckland's Matchless Harbour.

Superb Pictures and Orchestra.Return Fare, 1/.

SPORTING.

A CCKI/AXD rjIROTTIXG /~<LUB.

QTKMMER TV/TEETING.

31st DECEMBER AND Bth JANUARY.

FIRST RACE STARTS AT -f 9A P.M.

ADMISSION TO COURSE—I/ EACH.

NOTICE.Unlicensed Bootmakers or Bookmakers'

Clerks, Disqualified Persons, and Undesir-ables, will not be admitted, and will beejected if found on the Course.

C. F. MiARK,Secretary.

AUCKLAND TJACING /"ILTJB

OUMMER TI.rEETING.To be held at ELTJIRSLIE.

SECOND DAY — THURSDAY, 30ttt DEC.THIRD DAY — SATURDAY, Ist JAN.FOURTH DAY — MONDAY, 3rd JAN.

FIRST RACE TO START ABOUT 12NOON EACH DAY.

SECOND DAY — SUMMER CUP, etc.THIRD DAY — G.N. DERBY, AUCK-

LAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP,etc.

FOURTH DAY — 15th ROYAL STAKES,GRANDSTAND and NEWMARKETHANDICAPS, and AUCKLAND PLATEetc

ADMISSION TO COURSE: ONE SHIL-LING.

TO GRANDSTAND-GENTLEMEN, TEN SHILLINGS.LADIES, FIVE SHILLINGS.

Ladies' Tickets will be on Sale at Mes-srs Wlldman and Arey's.

Unlicensed Bookmakers and Clerks, Dis-qualified Persons, and Undesirables willnot be admitted, and are ■warned accord-ingly. Disqualified persons are remindedthat by entering the Course their termof disqualification is increased by one-third(l-3rd) of the original term, and they in-cur a fine of not less than £5 for everysuch entry (Rule 3, Part XXXIII., Rulesof Racing).

CHILDREN under 12 will not be ad-mitted to the Grandstand Enclosure.

J. F. HARTLAND,Secretary.

DIVIDENDS.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEWZEALAND, LIMITED.Capital Subscribed ... £1,125,000Capital Paid Up —~ £375,000Reserve Fund ... £375,000

AN INTERIM DIVIDEND for the half-year ended 30th September last, at therate of Ten (10) per cent, per annum, hasbeen declared by the Directors, and will bepaid to Shareholders on application at anyof the Branches in the Dominion on andafter the 4th January, 1910.

JAMES COATES,General Manager.

Wellington, 21st Dec, 1909.

LEGAL NOTICE.

MB J. H. GKEGOBX(For many years with Mr. T. Cotter, CHy

Solicitor),HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE as aBARRISTER AND SOLICITOR,

At 15, EMPIRE BUILDINGS (first floor),SWANSON-ST.. Auckland.

T E G A L NOTICE.Q.EO. TIT JOHNSTON,

BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR,(For the past 21 years practising at High-

St., Auckland),HAS REMOVED TO OFFICES AT21 SHORTLAND-ST.

OPPOSITE "STAR" OFFICE.

FPNERAI, NOTICE.

f'j ' gJNgWk \\ Od'dQ^ECLLOWIS.

m lotal pioneer

C^ invited to attendthe Funeral i>l our late Brother John Greywhich leaves his late residence, Centre-stofw^'NE^Al?1"*«**»**> * 2 p.m!P. A. CORK,

Secretary. 45

■CWERYBODY to read Special Advertise-*-* inent Xmas "Graphic," page 44 If youwant a satisfactory agent go to R. J. -fen.Mean, Hobaou. Building** 4{

AMUSEMENTS. .....OP EB A" ' ' " HOUSG.Sole Proprietors: John'Fuller & boa*TJj-ATINEE -pjVERI gAT.,'AT 9 QA: Children, 6d; Adults, 6d and 1/-■CTDLLEE'S Best v-PICTDREI•*- ULLER'S of AH -PICTURES.

AND FULI, ORCHESTRAL BAND.Conductor, MR E. J. BURKE.GRAND HOIJDAI PROGRAIDEB.

CJISTER A NGELA. CJISTER A NGELA

CWith Pipe Organ'Accompaniment.)" ■ ■The Greatest Success' of 1009. .'■'. PATHE FRERES greatest and crowningfaiasterpiece of coloured cinematography.In this devotional and deeply moving pic-ture the actions of the participants speakmore eloquently than words. The sensibil-ities o£ even the most callous must betouched.THE DUNLOP ROAD RACE.tN OLD KENTUCKY. <?JULIUS CAESAR. WHITE FARM.PICTURESQUE BIARRITZ.

QHRISTMAS IN "ft/fANY TANDS.Glad Tidings of Great Joy — The Na-

tivity — Early Christian Era — Apparitionof St. Joseph — An Alsatian ChristmasCelebration—An Old-Pashioned EnglishChristmas.CHARMING CHILDREN.THE SCHOOL- OF BELGIAN CAVALRY.BLACK HANDS AND FEET.1/6, 1/, and 6d. Reserves at Wildman's.

PICNICS, EXCURSIONS, ETC.

fc-— ■μ-orthern steamshipCOMPANY, LTD.

EXCURSION TRD?S.(Weather and Other Circumstances

permitting.) *JANUARY Ist and 3rd. 19010.

COWES BAY, WAIHBKB.S.S. WAKATERE—Saturday, Ist Jan., 9

a.m.S.S. WAKATERE—Monday, 3rd Jan., 9

a.m.And other Steamers if required.

Return Fare, 2/.Leaving "Waiheke onReturn Trip at 4.30 p.m

KAWATT ISLAND.S.S. CLANSMAN—Saturday, Ist Jan., 9.15

a.m.S.S. NGAPUHI—Monday, 3rd Jan., 9.15a.m.

Return Fare, 3/.Leaving Kawan on return trip at 4.30 p.m.AWAKOA BAT, WAIHEKE.

•S.S. NGATIAWA—Saturday, Ist Jan., 9.15a.m.S.S. AUPOURI—Monday, 3rd Jan.," 9.15a.m.

Return Fare, 2/.*A Regatta will be held at Awaroa Bay.The t.s.s. Ngatiawa will act as Flagship,and will leave the Bay wharf at 5 p.m.for "Auckland.

WAIWERA HOT SPRINGS.S.S. NGAPUHl—Saturday, Ist Jan., 9 a.m.S.S. Clansman—Monday, 3rd Jan., 9 a.m.

Return Fare, 3/.Leaving Waiwera on return tripat 4.30 p.m.WAIPU CALEDONIAN GATHERING.

S.S. GAEL.Leaves Auckland. Leaves Waipu.Thurs., Dec, 30, 11 p.m. Sat, Jan. 1, 10a.m.Sun., 2nd Jan., midnight Mon., 3rd midnightSaloon Return Fare, 10/.

WHANGAREI REGATTA.S.S. AUPOURI.

FRIDAY, 31st DEC, 8 a.m.Saloon Return Fare, 20/.The s.s. Aupouri will leave Whangarei onSunday, 2nd January, at 9 a.m.N.B.—Children under 12 Half Fare to allplaces. (

i■■ CTEAM QHIP

QO., LTD.

/CHRISTMAS AND "TTEAR.OPECIAL rpRIPS

TO PLEASURE RESORTS IN THEHAURAKI GULF.

SPECIAL STEAMERS will leave as under:FOR "WAIHEKE*,BAYS AND WHARVES.Apanui .....Monday, 27th. Dec., 9 p.m.Waiotahi :. .Friday, 31st Dec., 3 p.m.Apanui. .„_. Monday, 3rd Jan., 9 p.m.

FOR WAIWERA.Chelmsford Sunday, 26th. Dec, 9 p.m.FOR GRUT'S (OREWA), WAIWERAKAWAU AND ALGIE'S.

Waitangi_

Friday, December 24, 6.30 p.m.TVaitangl Monday, 27th Dec, 9 p.m.Waitangi „ Friday, December 31, 10 a.mWaltangi „ Friday, December 31, 6.30 p.m.Waitangi Monday, 3rd Jan., 9 p.m.FOR ARKLE'S BAY AND WAY PORTS.

Gael_

Friday, December 24, 7.30 p.m.Orewa .. Monday, 27th Dec., 9 p.m.Qrewa „ Friday, December 31, 7.15 a.m. 'Orewa „ Friday, December 31, 7.30 p.m.Orewa .. Monday, 3rd Jan., 9 p.m.

Steamers will leave the above Resorts onTUESDAY, 2Sth December and 4th Janu-ary, in time to reach Auckland about 9 a.m.CHARLES RANSON,

Manager.

~ PERMITTING.EXCURSION TO RIVERHEAD,

Calling at Birkdale, Hobsonville, and,Pine Island.

WEDNESDAY, 29th DEC.A steamer will leave the Queen-st Wharfat 10 a.m.Leaving Rlverhead at 3 p.m.Pine Island at 3.45 p.m.Return Fare, 1/.

BRADNEY AXD BINNS.IVrANUKAU HARBOUR.—For Hire, 30ft-"-"- Launch.—Apply Brewin, ManukauHotel.

T>AXTER'S T>USH.

The Premier Picnic Gronnd, !s now opento the public; every convenience; hot waterfree. Soft Drinks, Ice Cream, Fresh MilkCigarettes at town prices. Parties cateredfor on receipt of wire. Lovely bush,scenery.

Proprietor—A. .T. DAVIES. HENDERSON VALLEY.V7i7AUM WEATHER—Boating Parties —*» Picnics will be In full swing verysoon. Don't forget to put In your baskea few bottles of SHARLASD'S RASP-BERRY FRUIT EXTRACT; if you doTfor.get, you will miss a treat. A few dropsin a small tumbler of water, sweetened totaste, and you have a perfectly wholesomedrink, unsurpassed in richness and purityof flavour. "A Beverage fit for Kings. ,Sold at Stores, 1/ per bottle. Other fla-vours, Lemon and Pineapple.

UWNTEHHIS.

NBW 2BALAXD T.AWN rpE-NNISQHAMPIONSHIP -jyTEETING

Will be held on theEDEN AND EPSOSI CLUB LAWNS,

* MOUNT EDEN,On

MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAYDEC. 27, 28, AND 29. '• Play starts each day at 9.30 a.m.The Leading Players of the Dominion In-cluding A. F. Wilding, the Australasian re-presentative In the recent Davis Cup contestat Melbourne, will take part. €Frequent car service right to the gronndT

Admission, 1/ each day; stand, 1/.Season ticket: Ground, 2/6; Stand, 2/6.Season tickets can be obtained at Upton

T. R. GRIGSON,Son. Secretary.P.O. Box 733.

FQUIiTRT.■pOULTßY.—Winners of two Laying Com-J- petitions; superb pulleta now ready;secure your own fresh eggs.—Harrison andGrftttaa, Avondale, •

.... ~;; ~ AMUSEMENTS. ■ /-Mf.M# KING:-•:>• V vggggj-- ■■Excelling all the triumphs that J CVUllamson has ever submittedin the niat*si&t^otw the **«•*«

THE KING OF CaDONIA*L DISTINCT AND DEMONSTRiH? --VDECLAEED ■ v '.. '07s MAJESTY'S ' - THEATB&Lessee, C. R. Bailey. -; }

Direction. J. C. WILLIAMSON. '; "THE KING OF CADONIA."ITO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), DEC. 28.And Seven Succeeding Nighta, 1

THE KING OF CADONIA, w\THE EPITOME

OfALL THAT IS JOYOUS, "-. ■• ■-

And fragrant withMUSIC, GLADNESS, AND SONG.

I STORYSet in a splendid scene.Pulsating with love and youth.Throbbing with romance and adventure

utrsicThat charms the ear -with daintinesw-and tingles the blood with martkffervour. 5Sweet sounds to a delightful theme. "■-'-

V SETTINGGorgeous in its. costumes. jPicturesque in its novelty. '~ •Magnificent in its brilliance, ■

! LA DANSE DES APACHES/

The wonderful dance that held the'vastindienee spellbound with wonderment andLdmiration.

PRICKS: 5/, 3/, and 1/.Early Doors 6d extra.Day Sales at Coleman's, oop. Theatre i~ixcade. -.Bor Plans at Wlldman and AreT"s.ALL ■pASHIONABLE A UCKLAND

VISITS

I FTIHE 'TDICTtiRE /GARDEN." f *J-HE -L ICTTTRE J)NE HTJNDKED YARDS PROM DEVON*

POBT WHAEF.ITAGNIFICENI n-OLJ.DAI

TDROGRAMMB.EVjEBY ..EVESINO AT 8.15. - *

ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING INCLTJIV :NG FERRY.LSK.FOR PICTtrRE GARDES TICKETS- j

DON'T miss seeing Camera Obsenra Pie- ' 3tures during-holidays; right side ferry,Jevonport...- Open all day. 6d; children, 3d.... , 3 ■

CRICKET. £m.. WELLINGTON V. "

/R )izf • J\.'■+■■': '-; I ."DLITNKET QHIELD.

DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND. \ :mO-MORROTV, \X7iEDNESDAY,r-*- DEC. 29. T"

ADMISSION, 1/; Stand. 1/. ~ ,J. H. WATTS/ Hon. See. :Vi

TGNBEBS.

rVESIRABLE. GENERAL CODNTKI! Vi;UT store.ASSIGNED ESTATE OF F. B. BVlijSOSi

OE TE FATtAKA, GISBOBNB.

SEPAJfiATE TENDERS will be receivedit my office, Customs-street West, AucSiland, up till noon, of Monday, the. 10th, da/>f January, 1010, for

(1) The Stock and Plant of aGeneral Storekeeper valuedtogether at £512 3 fir(2) The-land upon which the JStore and a good dwellingare erected at Te Karaka, 'valued .together at ' 6io 0 f -i?

A Deposit in Cash'or a Bank Cheque equalto 20 per cent of the amount tendered musticcompany each Tender. . ;

Particulars and terms and conditions o<tender can be seen at my office, Customs' ■■■'street West, Auckland, at the Store at If -"■■Karaka, and at office of the Deputy -Dflieial Assignee-,' Gisborne. - . • :'.

The highest orany Tender not necessarilj : •iccepted. ~- • *E. GBIiAED,Trustee, IOfficial Assignee's Office, Auckland.17th December, 1909.

fir O v B D I L"■& B B,"■ B,BRICKS, Lime,' CEMENT. Scosla. :Shingle, Pipes, Metal, Tanks, etc QuotaJUons on application.

WINSTONE, LTD.,44. Qneen-sL, opposite Smeeton'a.TieSIST ON HAVING HABOLEI'S ; *■»- "CHAMPION" CLIP SiPODTINGBRACKETS. Absolutely the best and - 'easiest fixed. Don't have holes knocked -iin your spouting by haTinz the od style, »with bolts. _J 3

CHEAP Timber.—Kauri, llatai, Totara,Bimu; large stocks seasoned; all mould-Ings, joinery. Let us quote yon. Can saverou money.—King Country Timber Co—aty Chambers (take lift). _* !

pAH£BAI£SIs the

CHEAPEST KNOWN METHOD. 0?ERECTING PERMANENT. BUILDINGS),

It is Fireproof, Dampprool, Soundproof, aa&Indestructible. '.

Full Information available from

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104. .VICTORIA ARCADE,-UtFCKLAND.

W R * >,;:■ x a, [I*»• ■*-» Maker oi

FIBROUS PLASTER CEILINGSAixd

AXL ORNAMENTAL PLASTER WORK, |Estimates and Designs on Application.

Show Booms and Factory.Phone 1637. VINCEST-ST, j

EOAD METAL AND CONCRETH iMATERIALS.SCREENINGS FOB FOOTPATHS, 3

YARDS AND CONCRETE.

MORNINGSIDE QUARRIES, LTD.,26. SHORTLAND-ST. |

Phone: Quarry, 2750. Office 2801; M5S} ITQLECTiUO jpANS, ' ' ' ' .

•gLECTRIC TIXOTORS,"gLECTRIC T IFTSk !

•TyM. QROSHER AND gONS, IELECTRICAL ENGINEERS,

51, HIGH-ST., AUCKLAND.Telephone 958. Estimates for Electric Ligbf