Saturday, september 10. 1887. the Maori elections.

Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 62, 10 September 1887, Page 2

Saturday, september 10. 1887. the Maori elections.

The defeat of Mr. Wi Pkre by Mr. James Carroll for the Eastern Maori District is decidedly a bad omen for the Ministry, and prcsageß, we foar, an early reversal of the native land policy whioh Mr. BaLlance has initiated and carried out. That poliuy, we bolieve, ia a wise and just one, and would in tha end htive proved beneficial to both races, but thoro is no doubt that the influences against it have enormous power, and in losing Mr. Wi Pere's support Mr. Ballance has lost an argument whioh weighed strongly in favour of his policy in tho minds of Southern members, who know very little of the subject themselves. When thoy woro told tho natives wore so strongly opposed to tho Native Land Administration llill, they pointed to tho approval of that measure expressed by Mr. Wt Peri, a man of high position amongst tho natives, and they wore content to accept his opinion. Hip constituents, the East Coast tribes, have now shown that in this matter at least ho did not represent them. Thoro can bo no doubt that Mr. Carroll has won his election through his vigorous and ablu opposition to Mr. Ballance's Act. He is not a man of equal rank with Mr. Wi Pere, and although both aro half-Oostes, Mr. Carroll has been brought up amongst Europeans, has received a good English education, and has the manners and habits of a European, whilo Mr. Wi Pere is in habit, words, and thought thoroughly Maori. No doubt tho Maoris would havo proforrod tho latter, other things boing equal. Mr. Carroll will enter tho Houso pledged to tho repeal of the existing native land legislation, and probably an advocate for a froetrado policy in native lands. Thore will, in the now House, be an unusually largo proportion of now mombors, and the majority of these will know little or nothing ot the subject. Mr. Carroll will oasily impress them with his views, and as these, so far at least as tho repeal of the cxihting law goos, will bo supported by a considerable majority of tho North Island members, wo fear that this interminable native land question will bo reopened to tho fullest extent, all that has boon accomplished during tjlo ldat three years be undone, and tho wholo mattor Havo to bo discussed and legislated upon de novo. This is not a pleasing prospect. We shall not be at all surprised if Mr. Carroll's influence suffices also to bring Mr. Taipua, tho mombor for the Western Maori District, over to tho Opposition'sido, not only on this nativo land question, but generally. On the othor hand, Mr. Stdney Taiwhanga is not to bo regarded as suoh a roliablc opponont to the Ministry as Mr. Wi Katene. Mr. Taiwhanga will no doubt vote with Mr Carroll, as Mr. Katene would have voted, ogainst tho existing native land laws, but on questions of goneral policy wo doubt whether Mr. Carroll will havo much influence with Blr Taiwhanoa. Whatever political principles tho lattor may for the iioftco profess, wo do not think that they will be found of a vory rigid character. If they don't suit, no doubt, like thoso of certain other candidates, " thoy kin bo altered." He is not likoly to sacrifico much to maintain them or an appearance of consistency, and when parties arc pretty evenly balanced and nn important division is impending, Mr. Stdnet Taiwhanga will probably give a gpod deal of trouble to the whips on both sides, and neither will bo quite euro of him until ho passes the tollers. Mr. Stdnet Taiwhanga, who, by tho way, has a European wife, is an exceedingly astute individual, and in politics wo oxpoct to find him always truo to ono party, and that is himself. In tho art of rail-sitting, he will probably prove an adept, and be able to give points to all his European competitors. Mr. Katene would nave been a moro reliable representative of tho Northern Nativo District, but of courso Mr. Stdnet Taiwhanga, as a member of the House of Representatives, may be a great improvement on what he has been in his former character as a political agitator and kind of Maori demagogue. Tho senso of responsibility sometimes has a wonderfully soboring effect. Wo hope it may in this caso, for the new member for tho Northern Maori District has plenty of ability if ho likes to exercise it in tho right way. Ho both writes and speaks English protty fairly, and wo havo more than onco published communications from him in theso columns.

On our fourth page to-day will bo forinjS tho report on electric lighting 1 prosented to tho Council last night by his Worship tho Mayor, " Vigilant's " weokly Sporting Notes, and some letters to tho Editor. Sir Julius Vogol roturned to Wellington to-day by tho s.s. Mararoa. Great and unusual dolay seems to have taken place in regard to tho issue of tho bound volumes of the Statutes of last session. They have not yet been issued from tho Government Printing Office, and as thov are now in force, considerable inconvenience froqnontly arises from their not being availablo for reference One of tho Acts makes certain important changes in the conduct of tho coming elections, but few people have yot had an opportunity of seeing it. The Telegraph Department has informed the City Council that it will connect ihe Wainui Waterworks by telephone and maintain the lino on tho following terms .—For erection of line, tho actual cost of labour and material ; for maintenance, per annum : tho first mile, .£5 ; the next 20 miles, £Z 10s per mile ; and £1 10s per mile, or fraction' thereof, for any distance after the 21st mile. At tho meeting of tho Council last evening the offer was relegated to tho Public Works Committee for consideration. A copy of a despatoh received by tho Governor, convoying the thanks of tho Queen for the congratulatory message forwarded to hor Majesty by the Council on tho 28th of last Juno, was Jaid beforo the City Fathors last ovening 1 , and at tho suggestion of Councillor Allen it was ordered to bo entered on tho minutes. Tho following additional replies to the quorios of tho New Zealand Allianco have been received from candidates for oity soats :— Mr. W. Robertson, Wellington East. —No. I— Yos, I will support all legislation in this direction. Mr. F. H. Fraser, To Aro.— No. I— Yes. Tho caso of Mackay Bros. v. the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company will be heard in tho Compensation Court, boforo Mr. Justico Richmond, on Monday. Tho amount of tho claim is .£1152. Messrs Chapman and FitzGerald aro acting for the claimants, and Mr. Travera for the defondants. At tho mooting of the City Conncil yesterday ovoniiig Councillor Williams moved, pursuant to notice, " That a committeo consisting of Councillors Richardson, Smith, Edwards, and the mover bo appointed to consider the question and define the position of the various private streets in tho city." The proposition was seconded by Councillor Bran Jon, and agreed to after some discussion. In the course of the discussion it was stated that thero aro about 200 privato streots in Wollington. In our issue of yostorday wo published a short summary of tho statement of affairs prescntod at tho annual meeting of the Northern Assurance Company, hold at Aberdeen on tho 10th of Juno last. By a printer's error tho word "Northern" .was motamorphosod into "National." Tho paragraph stated that the firo premiums for the year amounted to .£581,968, and tho profits to £77,929— very respeotablo figuros. The valuo of the company's properties is alluded to in tho report as largely exceeding the figure at which it Btands in tho accounts, tho excess being not less than J5100.000, md the actual assets of the company beins £3,443,148. Mr. George H. Scales is the Wellington agent of this company. Inspector Thomson has received a report Trom Constable Slight, of Pahautanui , relative to tho recent discovery of a human skeleton mi the Kaka ranges, within Mr. William Florence's property.' > The remains wero found by some bush-fellors, much burned by tho fires which occurred during last summer. It appears that as many aa 16 or 17 skeletons have been found in the neighbourhood within tho laßt fow years. An old native named Ihaia, who lives at Porirua, and claims to bo 90 years of ago, has boon interviewed on the subject. He says he cannot account for the fact of auoh quantities of human remains being found in the vicinity unless a party of the Ngatitoa natives, who happened to be fishing for eels, wore killed and eaten by marauders of tho Ngatikahuhune somo 30 or 40 years ago. Another thoory is that the skoletonn are those of Maoris who wero killed during the war of 1846. There was a bit of fun at tho mooting of tho City Conncil last ovening. The question of raising .£9500 by debentures for the purpose of paying off overdrawn accounts at tho Bank was under consideration. The Mayor made a vory simple explanation on tho subject, but Councillor Pethorick failed to comprehend what his Worship had said, and for f ally ten minutes he addressed himself to tho question. The Mayor repeated his explanation, but still Councillor PeUieriok" could not understand the position of matters, *nd Councillor John Young theronpon observed that it was sad, but nevertheless it was a fact, that it was quite impossible to make the senior member for Te Aro understand the point at issue. Councillor Petherick had been told a dozen times that a rate would not be struck on account of the .£9500, and yet he persisted in saying ho objected to another rate. Councillor Petherick said ho objected to Councillor Young, who had arrived at the meeting an hour and a-half late, interfering with him. He (the speaker) attended to his municipal duties properly, and if other councillors would do the same, tho business of the Conncil Would set along more satisfactorily. This latter remark caused some laughter. Councillor Edwardshavingmadesomeobservationwhiph tvas not audible to the reporters, Counaillor Petheriok frowned terribly at that gentleman, and remarked with asperity, 1 1 haven't got ears like a donkey." (Loud laughter.) "No," said Councillor Edwards, ' Yours are not quite long enough." (Relewed laughter.) Councillor Petheriok expressed his intention of " staying there all light if councillors wouldn't bo gentlemen," md ho was thenalloived to continue his oblervations on tho question of finance. Tho esult of the discussion is reported elsewhere.

Mr. James Petherick han an advertisement in another column in which he offers himself for the office of Mayor. The question as to whether the places of amusement in Wellington can be readily emptied Of, people id the event of a panic was broached by Councillor Allen at the meeting of the City Council last evening. Councillor Allen said he should like to ask the Surveyor whether he was satisfied the various buildings could be cleared in case of a panic. Everyone who had .read the acrounts of the terrible calamity, in. Exeter Theatre mu6t, ho thought, shudder to think of what might occur if the Wellington theatres wpro not provided with sufficient means of egreps In case of a panic* Mr. Longhrey replied that the Theatre Royal and the Opera House had been examined by him, and found to possess sufficient means of exit. The gangways, however, became blocked, and the Council bad, appafentlvs no power to interfere with them. All tfre doors opened outwards. On the suggestion of the City Solicitor, it was decided that the question of clearing the gangwa}s should be considered by the By -Laws Committee. Councillor Allen intimated his intention of moving, next meeting, fqf the Appointment of a committee to enquire Into the wholo matter of the safety of theatre's. I'he MayoJ obiorved that if a system of electric lighting was adopted, tho dancer from fire would bo diminished. Tho subject then dropped. Mr. E. F. Western writes to us suggesting that a little. itlßre Cotjrtesy oh" the part of at least one of tho gehtlonien who assist at the free concerts would bo desirable. The audienco, he pays, do not liko to bo showp to their scats in an overbearing and uncivil manner. If there is any ground for tho complaint, tho hint will probably effect a remedy. Tho following is the present condition of the Shottor fund i— Acknowledged, JJ7 14s j Mrs. Herbert KaWaon, JBl Is I Sympathy, ss ; ReV. John Still, iil j A Friend, Ss— total, JlO ss. The costume football match in aid of the fund for sonding William Hearn, champion sculler of Now Zealand, to Sydney did not take place at Ncwtown thiß afternoon on account of the wet weather, but will, should the fates prove more propitious, come off on Saturday next. Should the weather bo fine next Saturday, the match will proveovon more interesting from a spectacular point of view than if it had been hold this afternoon, as tlio committee will bo enabled to make iiioro extonsive arrangements than it has been possible to do up to the present. The following have boon connected with the Telephone Exchange : —Tho Alexandra Homo, Nowtown ; J. Lachman, manager for P. Hayman & Co., private residence, Webbstreet; C. P. Richmond, solicitor, privato resit enco, Wright-street, Nowtown ; Archbishop Redwood, Hill-street. In accordance with a request made to the Mayor through tho Governor, tho bronze medals awarded by the Koyal Humane Society of Australasia to Charlos Robinson, lato chief steward of tho Government steamer Hinemoa, and Van Mollior, lumper and soaman, for saving life in Wellington harbour, were pfesonted at tho rfieeting of tho City Council last eVenitig. The circumstances Of bath cases were published somo time ago ; but as some of our readers may have forgotten them, we may state that Robinson received his medal for rescuing George Howler, agod five and a-half years, who foil off tho Eailway wharf on the 4th December last, while Van Mollier has obtained his trophy for saving the life of Robert Wilson, Boven and a-half years of ago, who tumblod over the same wharf on tho 30th of tho same month. In making tho presentation tho Mayor said that the Govornor had honoured him by asking him to present the medals. The modal was in his opinion tho noblest decoration a man couldwear. It showed that the recipients had riskod their lives In saving the lives of others, and to his mind the distinction was even better than tho Victoria Cros". He hoped tb.o recipients would live long to wear the medals. His Worship having pinned the trophies on the breasts of the recipients, said he hoped that at some other time they would each receive a gold medal. (Applause.) Ho was sure that Wellington was proud in possessing men -who had received medals for services such as had been rendered. (Applause) This terminated the ceremony. The boxing-match, Murphy v. Fake, takes placo on Monday night, at tho Opera House. As both men have boon training hard, and are of nearly the same weights, a good exhibition of science may bo looked for. The proposal to send a junior representative football team to the Wairarapa 'this season has been most favourably entertained by Wellington players, and a mooting of captains of first fiftoons of junior clubs and second fifteens of senior clubs is to be held at the Post Offldo Hotel at 8 o'clock this evening to niako the necessary arrangements. Mr. Charles T. Benzoin wroto to tho City Council last flight complaining of a nuisance caused to tho residents of a part of TinakorirOad by the practice of burning larsre accumulations ot gorse, rubbish, &c, at tho top of George-street. Ho said tho smoke was so denso as to quite obsouro all surrounding objects. Clothes drying on lines retained the smell of the burnt refuse for days, and the furniture in tho houses close by bore unmistakeablo evidence of its filthy influence. Apart from that, there was considerable danger from sparks falling and afterwards igniting the more or less dry roofs. Ho was quite aware that the Council had power to authorise persons to burn gorso under certain restrictions, but he submitted it was never contemplated to uso the right to tho prejudice of anyone. The Council decided to instruct the Inspector of Nuisances to see that the practice in question was discontinued at once. The social gathering at St. Peter's Schoolroom last ovoning, in aid of the organ fund of St. Peter's Church, proved a very enjoyable affair. Tho attendance was very satisfactory, when Jthp unpropitious state of the weather is considered, and the tableaux, with musical intersporsions, were successfully given. The following was tho programmo: — Overture, " Lucretia Borgia," Mr. Hautrie Wests tableaux, "All among tho flowers" and "Marguerite;" song, "We'd better bide a wee," Miss Crease; tableau, " Afternoon tea ;" song, " Close to the threshold," Mrs. Ashbolt ; tableaux, " Ton little niggers " and " Now I'm grandfather;" song, "Old Brigado," Mr. Haybittle (oncored) ; tableau, " Three maids of Lea;" song, "Three maids of Lea," Mr. E. L. Widdop ; tableau, "Cinderella;" song, " Only dreams," Miss Young ; tableaux, "Mrs. Squeors" and "Blue Board." Mr. Hautrie West played tho accompaniments, and Mr. W. R. Bock asted as stage manager in the arrangement of tho tableaux, assistod by Mr. E. N. Campbell. The ladies and gentlemen who took part in tho tableaux wero— Misses Croase, Young, Dixon, West, Wilson, Read, Morrah, Little (2), Redward, George, Stuart, May Young, Mrs. Lyon ; Masters Lyon and Harton ; Messrs. Bryant Wost, jun., Russell, and Bock. Refreshments wero supplied to thoso present, and dips into tho mystorious recesses of bran tubs afforded some amusement. A lettor from the Mastertsn Borough Council was read at the meeting of the City Council last ovoning asking the latter body to reconsider their decision that Captain Pago should not visit Masterton so as to instrnct the local Fire Brigade in the working of the new engine The writer pointed out that Captain Page could go up by the morning train and return in the evening. Councillor Smith moved, Councillor Edwards seconding, that Captain Pago should be allowed to go to Masterton and remain there one night. Councillor Petherick thought that the previous resolution of tho Council would have to bo rescinded before tho present motion could be put. Councillor Richardson moved an amendment to the effect that Captain Pago should be allowed to visit Masterton on condition that he roturned the same day. Ho said he had a strong objection to the hoad of the Brigado being away for a night. The amendment was seconded by Councillor Heaton. Cou' - cillor Petherick said he strongly objected to the present motion being put without notice. He thought it was out of order. His Worship ruled that tho motion was in ordor. Councillor Pethorick — Well, you may rule wrong. At one time you rule one way, and another time you rnlo differently. Councillor Allon supported tho motion. 'I he Mayor explained that tho application of the Masterton Council was a now one, and that consequently there was no necessity to give notice before rescinding the provions resolution. The motion was carried on a division, voting being as follows :— Ayes, 8 : The Mayor, Councillors Danks, Edwards, Williams, Allon, Smith, Brandon, and A. Young; noes, 3 : Councillors Richardson, Potherick, and Heaton. Tho Majeronis open at Napier to-night for a season of six performances. We have to acknowledge roceipt of a pamphlet giving ' ' A Farmer's views on Land Nationalisation and the working of the New Zealand Land Aot," by Mr. James Bell, of Palmerston North. The tender of Messrs. Luke & Sons, Te Aro Foundry, has been accepted by tho City Council for the casting of a now fire-bell for Newtown.. Tho only other tondor sent in was one by Messrs. Cable & Co., Lion Foundry. We have before us a copy of tho prospectus of the Wareatea Gold Mining Company being formed in Dm edin to secure the wellknown mining property of tho same name situated at Fairdown, near Westport, comprising 3S£ acres of alluvial ground, with water-rights, &c, from the ranges at an elevation of about 1300 foot above tho claim. Tho capital of the company is 25,000 shares of 6s each. The shares, wo axe informod, aro being rapidly taken up in Dunedin, whore some 11,000 havo already been applied for. A large number have also beon applied for on the Coast. Forms of application, prospectuses, 4'c, can he obtained from Messrs. T. Kennedy Macdonald and Co., brokers for Wellington. The football match between tho Wellington and Poneke Clubs, which was to have been played at Newtown this afternoon, has been postponed until Saturday next. Mr. Charles St. Barbe, of Exchange Chambers, haa been appointed agent of the North German Fire Insurance Company of Hamburg. In oo advertisement elsewhere the advantages offered by the company are set forth. A grand concert, to he given by pupils of Signor Carmini Morley, is announced to be held in St. John's Schoolroom, Dixon-street, on Thursday next, the 15th instant. The programme is to comprise a number of Dperatio selections with full orchestral accompaniments, and as Signor Morley was For many years a favonrite with the general public as an operatio singer, it will be interesting to have an opportunity of testing bis capabilities as a teaoher. Full particulars will be advertised in due course. An announcement appears in our advor;ising columns that the old established lastrycook's shop on Lambton-quay, known is the Bank Luncheon Booms, has changed lands, Mr. Alfred Mason having purchased he 'interest and goodwill. The now proirietor offers special arrangements to uonthly customers.

" Vigilant " acknowledges with thanks receipt of a copy of the programme of the Dunedin Jockey Club for ISB7-83. The only case brought before the Magistrate's Court this morning was that of Robert Whitchurch, charged with houfebreakinp and robbery (deferred to in another part of this issue). The ac'c-UG^d was remanded till Wednesday. Some rapid work has been done in unloading and ballasting the Bhip Blair Drummond. In ten days phe has turned out 2000 ton* of cargo, and taken in 900 tons ballast. Tho ballast was taken in at ono hatch only, and Mr. Gnnnaway, stevedore, superintended. The wharf employes worked with great assiduity in handling tlte cargoi Tho City Council at last night's meeting confirmed a resolution of the sth May last, to raise a special loan of for the purpose Of reducing the overdrafts, in terms of clause ISO of tlje Municipal Corporations Act, 1886. The Mayor" explitifled that it rtits not the intention of tho Council td raldd it loan, although it would seem so to many who had read tho resolution published in the newspapers. The Counc'l was simply putting the accounts in order. The overdrafts On account Of the waterworks and the reolaination, lidded together, amounted to £%00, and debentures w6re td Dfl rstisea to pay .off the liability, the Bank of New Zealand ntivtiig' undertaken to place the debentures. By raising money on debentures the Council would effect an annual saving of £150 in interest, as H per cant, was being paid on the overdrafts, (tyd money dottld be raised on deben< turcß at (J per cent. .BttrgetSse'? would sea that thoro was no intention to iricf Odeo .the rates, but that on the contrary a slight saving would be made. His Worship formally moved the resolution confirming the decision of sth May. Council lor Richardson Feconded. Councillor Petherick said he objected to any more ratos being struck, ftnd ho also objected to being responsible for overdrafts which ho only heard about when the half-yearly balance-sheets woro presented. He thought tho Council should state in tho resolution just moved by tho Mayor that it wai not the intention to strike a rate. Tho Mayor said that to insert words to that effect would bo an illegal act and would vitiate tho resolution. Tho City Solicitor bore ont what his Worship had paid. Councillor Allen thought that Councillors _ fhould be froqucntly mado acquainted with the state of toe city finances, The resolution was carried, Councillor Pethei'ick alone dissenting. Tlierfi Will bo on exhibition in the shop of Mr. Thos Ballinsfir, Willis-street, to-night, samples of Pintsch's patent light for rails ways and buoys, for which Messrs. William Bannatyneand Co. have just been appointed agents in this city. The drums containing tho gas have been sent out fully charged and ready for connecting with the burners. Tho light is_ powerful, though soft, and tho apparatus is admirably adapted for railway carriages. The drums can be attached between tho wheolß, and the leads may bo taken in any direction dosired. When tho supply of gas is exhausted it can easily be renewed. It is claimed for this light that after tho Initial outlay the light comes very milch cheaper than tho oil system, and that tho saving effoctod pays a good intflrest on first outlay, and leaves a handsomo surplus aftor doing_ so. It is further asserted that tho oxpondituro of gas necessary to light a siriglo carriage for ten hours only amounts to one penny. If this be so, it would be well for onr Government to institute eriq'uijtioS with a view to substituting a better light than the miserable " makeshift" passengers now have to put up with. In England 3802 carriagos are lighted by the Pintsch light, and _in Germany 14,906 carriage's and locomotives are so illuminated Buoys are also lighted in this way, and can be made to give either a steady or flash light, as may bo required. The Harmonic Committee of tho Working Men's Club announce a special concert at the Club rooms on Monday evening neit. A full programme of vocal and instrumental musio is now being prepared. Members of tho Club havo tho privilege of introducing their friends. Considerable interest, says the Lyttelton Times of Friday, was occasioned in port yesterday with referenco to the arrival of tho steamships Mararoa and Tongariro from Dunedin. Both vessels woro telegraphed as having taken their departure from tho Southern port within a few minutes of oaoh other, and as both havo a reputation as " goers," speculation as to which would first show up was rife. The Tongariro was the first to be signalled, and was alongside some time before her smaller rival. From enquiries it appears that tho Union Company's representative had a good start of tho mail stoamer, but was passed bofore midnight. Hume and Son announce tho arrival today, ex MaraHoa, of a shipment of new season's tea of special brands, particulars of whioh are advertised. Thp Rev. Mr. Ogg wili lecture to-morrow evening in St. Andrew's Church, His Bubject being "Scripture and Conscience." Tho services in connection with tho Congregational Church will be conducted in the Atlieiinnim Hall to-morrow morning and evening by tho pastor, theßov. VV. H. West. Mr. D. Hall, City Missionary, desires to inform all his seafaring friends that he would be happy for thorn to take part at the Bethel sorvipo in connection with tho Seamen's Mission to-morrow morning, at 11 o'clock, at No. 9 Room, Athensenm. Subject, "The glorious illumination of Divino truth." Tho sinking meeting will bo held this evening as usual ; Sankoy's hymns. Tho services at tho Free Methodist Church, Courtenay-place, to-morrow, will be conducted by tho Boy. C. Penney, tho ovening subject boing, " Shall our Children Perish." Tho Rev. H. H. Driver will preach tomorrow at the Vivian-street Baptist Church, and on Monday will delivor a lecture entitled " The Lonely Glory of the Bible." Our readers aro reminded of a concort to take place in the Parochial-room, Newtown, on Tuesday evening. As several very wellknown amateurs are to sing, and Mr. Wakefield has consented to road, the entertainment is likoly to prove everything that can bo desired. From our advertising columns it will be seen that on Monday, 19th September, tho township of Kokiri, on the Midland Railway, Christchurch branoh, will bo sold at Greymouth, by Messrs. Nancarrow & Co., auctioneors. The township is situated 13 milos from Greymouth, and eight milos from Lake Brunner. Full details, with plans, &c, may bo seen on application to Messrs. T. Kennedy Macdonald & Co., Manners-street. Our spring and summer fashions, just received by the steamers Doric and Tongariro, aro now on view at the Wholesalo Famijy Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House. It is no idle saying that our importations for the present season are on a largo scale ; that tho choice is very extensivo ; that the taste manifested cannot bo surpassed, if equalled ;_ and that owing to tho exceptional qualifications and keennosß in buying of onr special representative in the Home markets, the prices will be lower than in any previous season at Te Aro Honse. Ladies in want of dress fabrics, of any and every description, will find here a variety that cannot be had elsewhere, while we have the additional attraction of firstclass dressmaking on tho premises. Our millinery-room contains tho choicest styles from the most eminent Parisian artistes, while wo are also Bhowing all the latest outcomes of fashion in walking, visiting, and evening costumes, with an equal display of taste and a largo variety of the most fashionable mantles, at To Aro House. It is impossible to enumerate all the novolties now on view, but we would respectfully solicit an early visit of inspection, when it will be found that for firstclass selection, immonso variety, and actual wholesale prices, there is no place superior, if equal, to the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouso, Te Aro House. — Advt. Baxter's Lung Preserver. — " In cases of asthma it quickly cuts short the paroxysm. In chronic bronchitis or winter cough it is useful ; the discharge of mucus is greatly assisted, and the wheezing and difficulty of breathing aro greatly relieved by it. In acute bronchitis it is also beneficial, and whilst it tends to check inflammation, it promotes expectoration, and thus relieves the laborious and diffloult breathing so general in these attacks. As a cough medicine, for porsons'of all ages, it is excellent." Book for every home. — Advt. We recommend our friends to buy their drapery and clothing at Lindberg's removng sale, wrong side of Cuba-street.— Advt.