Evening Post. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1890.

Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 100, 30 April 1890, Page 2

Evening Post. WEDNESDAY, APR IL 30, 1890.

THE PEICE OF MEAT. -— «. Ant sudden alteration in the cost of staple articles of food intimatoly ooncerns every member of the community, and therefore it is not surprising that the announcement made by the combined bntohers of Wellington that from to-morrow there will bo a general rise in the prico of meat should have caused considerable consternation amongst the householders of the city. Enquiries which wo have made have not resulted in satisfying us that the rise is warranted by the state of the wholesale market. Ihere has undoubtedly boon a slight inoroase in the prico of sheop during the last few months, but with regard to oxen all that can be said is that it has had, and still has, an upward tendency. This is by no moans asatisfactory explanation of a. threatened iucroase of nearly 50 per cent, in the rotail prioes of beef and mutton. And, moreover, we should like to know how it comes about that while the wholesale price of beef in Christchuroh is from 3s to 5s por owt higher than in Wellington, the retail price is about the same in both places. The butchers maintain that it is principally hotelkeepers and ro3taurant proprietors who will bo affooted by the riso. They assort that for the last five years thoy have supplied this class of customers at rates which have proved altogether unremunerative. But notwithstanding this assertion, the fact remains that to-morrow, for rump-steak which has hitherto cost 6d per lb, every head of a family will find himself charged Bd. The trade further explain that the system of classification which they are introducing will enablo householders to pay what prioo they like. This seems to us great bosh. We have surely not arrived at suoh an Old Country pitch of oivilisation that only the rich are to be afforded the luxury of good meat. If our much- vaunted export of frozen meat has already brought us to this pass it is not the unmixed blessing which it has been represented. If the working and middle dosses are to pay ont of their pockets the profit which tha runbolder and oapitaltst make ont of frozen meat, then the trade will prove a onrse instead of a blessing. But wo do not believe that the threatened tax upon onr food supply is due to any snch cause. Small farmers, not so long ago, were bitterly complaining of the price obtained for their cattle in the open market, and whether their complaints are well-grounded or not, it is quite cortain thero is at present no shortness of supply. Unfortunately ono result of largo companies being formed for tho export of meat has been the creation of monopolies in the retail trade. It is well known that the greater number of butchers in town are in some way oonneoted with the companies, and those who are independent have a hard task to fight the opposition. The combination which seems to have been atrived at will suit the company and independent butchers alike ; it is the public who mast suffer. We shall sift this subjeot thoroughly, and if we find, as we expect to, that the increase in prices is unwarranted, we shall do onr best to expose the machinations of those that have brought it about, and to ventilate any suggestions whioh may be made as to beßt means— whether by oooporation or otherwise— of oounteraoting it. Several letters to tbo Editor aro held over,

On tho fourth page of this issue will be <■ found our report of the proceedings of the * Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Asao- Jj ciation, a description of the New Zealand 1 Shipping Company's chartered cargo steamer i Duko of Buckingham, particulars of snndry a school committeo elections, and a letter to the Editor. t The San Francisco mail arrived in Wei- [ Hngton by the Maaawatu train at 0 45 last nigbt. j i Dr. Newman, M.H.R., who was laid up '. I with an attack of influenza, waß able to get £ about again to-day, t Sir Waller and Lady Buller and family 5 arrived in Auckland to-day by the Mararoa en route for Wellington. Tho Hon. Sir Frederick Whitaker is to 1 arrive on Saturday and tho Hon. E. C. J. 1 Steven3 on Sunday. The Hon. Mr. Hislop i will probably return from the South tomorrow. The number of insolvencies in Wellington ■ during tho month which ends to-day was si*. This is a decrease as compared with last ' month, when nine persona filed petitions, i In tho month of April last year thero were also six bankruptcies. i All through the sumffior months tho Sur- . Ve-y Eerarimoni; has had two partiea of ; Workmen engaged in improving; the road , communication in tho country between Lake ! To Anau and Milford Sound, and the men will continue at work until they aro driven , in by the snow, which will probably be about . the end of next month. Already tho track from Milford Sound to the Sutherland Falls ' ha? boon bo much improved that in a recent call of tho r.s. To Anau at the Sound a party, including ladies, was able to make the jotirney to and from the Falls in one day, .which ia a very notable jidvAnoe ftpen thfe tiuie hitherto retired fob it. It is hoped that n'oxfc slimmer tho track from Lake Te Anan to tho Sound, which is now in a very rowyh | stato, will be made suitable for horse traffic. The Board of Education decided thiß morning to invite applioationß for tho position of assistant inspector , as it is considered that the timo had. now. arrived whfln,. Inspector Lee rthonlo ba^« a»sUtanco in carrying out his unties. Tho salary of the assistant inspector is to be JC3SO, with tho usual travelling allowances, £1 la per diem. During the year ending on the 31st of last month tho works carried out under the superintendence of the City Surveyor en« tailed an expenditure of £47,000, tnado up as followst— General worksj LVbour, and material, .£5900; dralnago, JJ3400; collecting refuse and workinir rtflstHiotbr! i'.UDO i street; rulet-ing and (Scavenging, £1700; fedtaimed land streets, .£2200; formation works, J62G00 ; waterworks, ; lighting, £2ii)o', an account reserves and Fire Brigade, .£700 ; on account reclamation No. 3, .£23,300 ; total, .£47,000. Tho egg harvest at the Acclimatisation Socioty's fishponds In Mastorton has begun. Mr, Ayson, tho Curator, teleeraphed to the secretary (Mr, A. $. Rutherford) yesterday that 20<K) fontinalis ovK, had bb6n takeil that morhin^two wobkfi earlier than tho begins ning of the harvest last year. Judgment in the case of thH F.duiiftble Life Assurance Sudiely 6C the IJnitea States v. Bertid, Was reserved by the Court of Appeal yesterday. Tho points raised were tho name as those argued in tho Court below, with the exception that it wa3 now contended that no actual damage had been Bhown, the plaintiff (Bertie) having got tho worth of his money, thoucrh not what ho had expected, and that no actual damage being shown an action for deceit could not be supported. Some dissatisfaction seems to bstvo arisen amongst tho members Of the Butchers' Employe's tJnion bn account of the delay on the part of the Eieoutivfc Committee in coniploting the formation of the Union, and its affiliation to tho other trade societies. A meeting of the country members was hold laßt evening at the Working Men's Club, Potono, to considor the inattor. About 80 butchers wore present, and Mr. F. Moore was in the ohair. After discussion, it was decided that a general meeting of the Union should bo held in the city on Wednesday next to fully ventilate the subjoct. Tho annnal return of land taken up under tho different systems of fcenui-o iloW open to selectors has fast betin completed by tho ' Land Department. As compared with last year's figures, it shows that tho perpetual lease system has grown in popularity, about 34,000 acres having been taken up under it more than last year, while the area Bold for cash fell off by 20,000 qcroa & tli'i year, and the deferred p'sxymimt by 14,000 acros. The dotdtlb ol BOlectiono under each class of tenure aro as follows:— Cash gales, 51,743 acres, to 787 seleotors ; deferred payment, 41,235 acres, 304 selectors ; perpetual lease, 238,583 aores, 830 solooj.ora ; small areas, 50 acres, 2 selectors ; agricultural leaao, 53 acres, 1 selector : village settlement on deferred payment, 810 acres, 75 selectors ; village homestead special settlement, 270 acres, SO selectors ; special settlement, 4373 acres, 45 selectors j pautoral lease, 3,^31,258 aores, 20? selectors ; Bmall grazing runs. 00,340 acres, 35 soleotors ) homesteads. 1761 aoriJs. 19 Fclcctors ; totals, 4,130,1)6(5 acres, 2325 selectors. _ At the annual meeting of the Aeolimatisation Society last evening the Chairman (Captain Uumtroy) referred to the fact that a committoe had been appointed to ascertain whether land could be leased at the Hutt for the purposo of forming a pheasaHt preserve. He asked whether the oommittee had made » SJe^ort yet. Mr. Wetry explained that the committee had made enquiries and found that the farmers whose land it was proposed to lease for the purpose of breeding pheasants wanted the Sooiety to pay more for the concession than that body would bo justified iv spending. The committee found that sportamon were not prepared to pay sufficient for tho privilege of shooting the birds oVer the lahd to reoonp the expense which it would be necessary for the Sooiety to go into. Though the advooatea of early dosing are pushing their cause by very quiet methods, they flatter themselves that they have already oxerted a good deal of influonoe upon tho public mind, as is shown by considerable diminution in the amount of shopping done on Saturday nights. A meeting of tho committee of the Association was held last night, Mr. George Cooper in tho ohair. Seventeen new members were enrolled, mostly salesmen in the grocery and boot trades. It was agreed that a general meeting of the Association should be convened for an early date, to consider various matters connected with the movement. Tho Seoretary was instructed to call upon the Secretary of the Grocers' Association, and ask him to arrange for a meeting of tbat body, to consider the question of early closing, as many of tho groWrs &ro already prepared to close early if only thoy can come to an understanding with their fellowtradern. The delogateß to the Trades and Labour Council were directed to broach the subject of the payment of wages on other days than Saturdays, and suggest that Monday would bo preferable! This was tho only business of public interest. The ordinary weekly meeting of tho Trusteed of the Benevolent Institution, which was held yesterday afternoon, was merely occupied in the transaction of routine business. The Trustees attending the moating wore the Ror. H. Van Staveren (Chairman), J. E. Smith, C. E.Willeßton, 6. M. Kebbell, and J. Collins. A young Khan, named William Simmons, was charged at tho Magistrate's Court this morning with having yesterday threatened to kill himself. At the request of his counsel, Mr. Haselden, he was remanded till Wednesday next, and admitted to bail on his own recognizance of .£SO and two sureties of £25 each. Tho meeting of tho Wellington Hunt Club called for last evening fell through, in conseqnenco of the apathyof members. Wo understand that, after paying all expenses in connection with last year's meet, the Treasurer has in hand some £5 10s, which indicates that the olub is financially sound. Under the oiroumstancos, it would be a great pity to allow the present season to pass without some fnrther attempt to ro-establish the club. A letter has been roceived from tho Master of the Foilding Hunt Club, offering to bring their paok down hero at any timo for a day's hunting, and at the same time pay all their own expenses backwards and forwards, providiug the sum of -610 was guaranteed. Sur<-ly a day's outing similar to that of last year should be worth tho nominal figure required, and it is therefore to be hoped that this very liboral offer will not be allowed to pasß unaccepted. James Smith, formerly licensee of the Post Office Hotel, surrendered to his bail at the Magistrate's Court this morning to answor a chargo of the larceny of miscol* laneoua articles belonging to Sydney Goorgo Parkes, lioensee of the Oriental Hotel, valued at £5 11s. The defendant was arrested last night. The information having been read, Mr. T. G. Macarthy, one of the Jußticos. left his seat on the Bench, remarking that it was possible he might be deemed to be the legal ownor of the proporty. Messrs. J. Maginnity and R. J. Longhnan, Justices, heard tho case. Detective Kirby said he bolioved the Court would not be troubled with the eaae, as he understood the informant did not intend to proceed any further. Mr. Parkes said that that was so. Tho goods had been given up to him, and he did not wish to go any further in the matter. The Bench accordingly dismissed the information. Mr. Jellicoe, who appeared for the defendant, remarked that his client had been arrested on a warrant for felony, and subsequently admitted to bail, and now when he came before the Court prepared to answer the charge, he was politoly told that no evidence would be offered. It was very probable that more wonld be heard of the transaction. The Onslow Borough Council held their ordinary meeting at the Town Hall, Kaiwarra, last evening. Present— The Mayor (Mr. W. Littlejohn), in the chair, and Councillors Cameron, Holmes, Bergin, Cook, Nairn, and Clarke. At tho invitation of the Mayor, who mentioned he should be glad to hear any ratepayer who might have any subjeot to bring forward. Mr. Cavanagh said ho desired to deny the allegation made at the laßt meeting of the Couucil that he had permitted cattle to stray on the Huttroad. He invariably personally attended his cattle when they were on the road. Replying to Mr. Aplin, who complained of tho dangerous state of some land at the top of the Kaiwarra Hill, and asked that the evil might be amended, tho Mayor said that the Public Works Committee would doal with the matter. A letter was received from Mr. W. T. Wyatt, stating that the windows of the tollhouse at Kaiwarra had been destroyed. Mr. Wyatt suggested that the Council might nee the tollhouse as an office, thereby Baying the possible demolition of the building and also saving rent. The same correspondent likewise suggested that the weighbridge should be turned to account. After discussion the Council decided to adhere to their previously expressed determination to let the house to aauitable tenant. The question relative to the weighbridge was held over, pending arrangements beinjj effected with the Hutt County Connoil. Mr. T. Corlett wrote urging the Council to place a lamp on the road lep4lng to tbo Kaiw^tra

School. A depntation, composed of Messrs. )urrell, Bowden, Flaws, and Collett, waited in the Conncil, having in view the same ibject as that contained in Mr. Corlett's etter. The deputation Urged that the road n placeß had been injured by the Htream, md as there was no fende along the bank he road was dangerouß to passera-by ttt light, and particularly oo to children on heir rtay to sobcol. Adddents vrere of rnqnont occurrence, but the danger 1 might )e lessened if a lamp was erected and a fence jut on the stream side. Nothing of a dofilite nature vim demded npon. Mr, J. Chompson was unanimously ap'polntsd Clerk tnd Treasurer to the borongh. It was relolrecL on the motion of Councillor Cook, seconded b} Cot-noillor Nairn, to at once »ke ateps to form the borough in'b three irards, a3 follows :— -Kaiwarra one, Croftofl md Khandallah another, and Wadestown the third. Accounts amounting to «£lO baying been passed, the Council went into committee, The Court of Appeal only sat for about a quarter of ah hour to-day. The ease before tlwir Honours was that of JamCs Nathaniel Howard, who wrt3 tried befo'ro Mr. Justice Cdnolly at Auckland on the lt/tb Dccomber, on a charge of unlawfully wounding One Matthew Parsons. When the case waß called on nt the criminal sessions^ Henrj W., Antlbr"oH, ft A»an)anj itpo 'fas examined for the prosecution in the Magistrate's Court, was Dot present, and aB it wai found that he had Bailed for New York, Mr. Justioe Conolly admitted his deposition. Tee prisoner was convicted, but his Honour reserved for the opinion of the Court tho question whether the evidence of Anderson had been properly admitted. The Court of Appeal affirmed the oontiction without calling upon Mr. Bell, who appeared for the Crown, to address them. The c»eo of Morling v. Ward will be taken to-morrow, In th& annual report of tha Town Clerk a comparison is made of the amonnt of the valuations in tho four chief centres for the years from 1882-3 to 1888-9, with ft similar return of the population in each city. The figures Bhow that in Auckland during the period mentioned tho population haa increased by 8842, and the Valuation by ,£54,623; in Wellington tha increase has Ween T3PJ in uopttlatioii,j*nd 471,789 in rateable Value i in Chriatohiirch thc'e hsis been an increase of 557 in population, atid a decrease of ,£51,024 in rateable value ; and in Dunodin a decrease of both, viz., 2188 in population, and £50,190 in rateable value. The Wellington Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand held a meeting yesterday afternoon, at the Lower Hutt, for, tho purpose tit ordaining and indrtcjiing the Rev. J. H. Hope, M.A., ttr that oWgfi. A<i th«> f'ub'ifc meeting:, which was presided over by the EGtf. Aleii Tlioiusb'nj of Petono, who aUo preaohed, there Wafl a large gathering of the congregation. Tho Eov. Mr. Hopo, having satisfactorily responded to the questions put to him, was solemnly set apart to tho work of the ministiv by prayer and the laying on of hands. The Her. Mr. Paterson then addressed the newly-ordaingd ntinifter, pointing out tho aima and Character 1 of tho trofk to whioh he had set hiiMself, and thfl Eot. M*. Murray, of Carterton, addressed the congregation Upon their duties as members of the church. In the opening, by the kindnesss" of tho ladies, teh. wtis supplied td ail present. The Hot. Mr. Hopo enters upon his work in this district under extremely favourable circumstances. A new ohuroh is about to be built to replace the old one/ which did good service for so many years. Mr. Hopo will also minister to tho Upper Hutt congregation, some of the members of which were present at yesterday's gathering. Tcmoirow evening the City Council will consider the following recommendations of tho Hadkney Carriage Fates Committee t— l. That tho number ef licensed vehicles bo required to b6 painted tin both sides' of skme es provided in tho by-law, but that the inodription bo required ort .on&eide. only ; tho eirfe of the fijtW'es ia bo as stipulated!!! £h$ by-law, and the sifce or thti ifittefa for tho inscription to be not less than three-quartera of an inch in height instead of 1 inch as stipulated. 2. 'lhat tho provision:? M to painting numbers on lamps and as to bells' and oheok-strings remain as they are. One of tho prinoipal features of the tin* preoodentcd found of theatrical treats that thifl year has brought Us shottld be the soason df thb Boy,al Cbinic Oporaj wliich rio&W<jnbeA on Friday night. | Tlio company" 'Oojnprises such old and well-tried friends ds Mi6S May Pollard, Misa Fanny Liddiard, and Miss Katie Potter, and Messrs. Honiara Verncm, W. Johnson, au.9 T.,prundy • .jultfle itsprimadpmia, Ww ClKhi Me'riVale, and the o'Jhot leading singers, such aB Mr. Leumane (tenor, formerly of the Carl Eosa Company), Mr. William Elton, comedian, and Mr. Imano (baritone, late of tho D'Oyley Carte Company), bring with thorn such reputations as entitle us to look for something 1 quite up to Messrs. Williamson, Garner, and Musgrove'a high standard. Tho chorus, which is under tho direction of Mons. Loon Caron, is said to bo an excellent one, and the orchestra is strong and capabla. "The Mikado" will bo tho opening pieoo> A tin-kettlihg " lark " Which occurred on tho lDth instailt Wd to fdtir boys being brought Up at the Magistrdte's Court this morning, while a fifth who was' also ooricorned did not appear on the plea of his being at work. The names of the delinquents were Caro Poll, James Eedmond, George and Arthur Parsonage, and John Tuokwell. They had; Jbesides indulging' their "musical" taste, tnrowh stoijesupd'n the roof of a dwelling in,Tinakori-road where a wedding was being celebrated. The presiding Justices (Messrs. T. G. M'Carthy, J. Maginnity, and R. J. L'oughnan) administered a caution and discharged them. Yesterday afternoon, at about 2 o'clook, an old man aged 70 years, named Cornelius Desmond, died very Buddenly at his residence, Hutt-road, Lower Hutt. Deceased, who was a gardener, had, it appoars, just finished dinner, and was talking with his two niatos, whoil he foil back on his bunk, and within a minute or so expired. Mr. Eb. Baker, Coroner, will hold an inquest at 11 a.m. to-morrow, at the Family Hotel, Lower Hutt. Tho Field Naturalists held the last formal excursion of the seaßon on Satnrday afternoon. Thn members, to the number of 30, met at the gate of tho Eescrvoir on tho Karori-road, and then, under the leadership of Mr. G. V. Hudson, F.E.S., proceeded to the Karori bush, to examine the entomology of that part of the disfcriot. The season waa somewhat late, but a very pleasant and instructive afternoon was spoilt. The leader explained fully tho lifo history of the large moth, the larva of which does so much damage to the mako-mako, or native ourrant tree. Several burrows wore exposed, show ing the large grub, three inches long, eating out tho pith of the tree; and in one tree, which had beon quite killed, no less than 11 borrows were counted. The olub holds its meeting for the disoussion of the specimens, &0., colloctod to-morrow evening. A cabman named William Halley was fined ss, with 7a costs, in the Magistrate's Court this morning, for failing to bo ih attendance on his cab in Willis-street on the 21st instant. The defendant did not answer to his summons, and the fine was accordingly imposed in his absence. Patrick Daly, a cartor, who was summoned for rescuing a horso from William Standen which had beon seized for the purpose of impounding 1 , was dismissed by the Court. The defendant was represented by Mr. Devine. There was a large attendance at the Exchange Hall last ovening, on the occasion of tho presentation of the silver medals awarded by the Gonoral Committee to the children who took part in tho Maypole Dances on Jubilee Day. The Mayoress (Mrs. C. J. Johnston) presented a gold medal to Mr. R. P. Johnson who so successfully conducted the dances, and distributed silver medals to the following young people :— Girls— Nellie Norton, M. Howe, Lottie Dnff, M. Donovan, S. Eedmon,, L Gentles, E. Marriott, B. Kelly, 13. Duff, R. Quin, A. Somerville, L. Wiadust, E. Black, M. Tonke, M. Burke. Boys-B. Flyger, M. Eller, A. Geary, S. Wilton, A. Eller. W. Evans, V. Liardet, H. Scott, B. Swain, J. Vossellor, H. Grimstono, A. Edwards, P. Jefferies, H Ballitigor. During tho evening the youthful dancers, who were in costume, performed a number of country dances, including the Maypole Ta-ice, aud received the heartiest applause ot the spectators. Mr E. P. Johnson moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Mayoress for having attended, which was carried unanimously. The Mayor, on behalf of Mrs. Johnston, returned thanks, and expressed the pleasure whioh it bad afforded both of them to bo present. The musio for tho dancos was provided by Hesdamos Dunlop and England (piano) and Mr. John M'Glashan, violinist. Another performance of the comedy of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" was enjoyed last night by a Very large audience Miss Graoie Hopkins again gave a clover rendering of the part of the little hero. To-uight, when Miss Olive Berkley will take the part, speoial musical attractions will be added. The greater portion of the Wellington Orohestral Society and some leading members of the late Dunedin Exhibition Orohestru will render aid. To-morrow night will conolude the season for the production of ono of the most delightful idyllic plays ever put before a Wellington audience. Mr. Henry Varloy, the ovangelist, commenoes a mission ia this oity on the 25th of May, and a meeting of persona interested in the formation of a oommittee to assist him is to be held in Messrs. Baker Bros.' auction rooms on Friday evening. A few particulars regarding tho result of Mr. Varley's mission in the Northern city will be read with interest. He came to Auckland by invitation, and was met there by an influential committee consisting of ministers of religion and members of various ohurohes. The scope of his mission haa not been confined to merely preaching at different ohurchea, but midday prayer meetingß for Christian workers were inaugurated, and also classes for Bible reading of an afternoon. The attendance at these gatherings i commenced with 25, and at present averages 500. Gospel addresses, held of an evening in one of the largest halls of the city, are said to be drawing an average of 1250 persons, and the lectures to men alono an average of 2000. On a recent Sunday the Theatre at whioh he was to pre»oh was so orowded that the police were obliged to interfere and clear the passages. Me. Varley's themes for discussion comprise, amongst others, "The Justification by Faith," " The Difference Between Sin and Sins, and Does God Mean His People to Live Holy?" "The Second Coming of Christ," &c. Tho Mission is now in its fifth week in Auckland, and it is averred that he has converted several hundred people. Quite recently a deputation of ministers waited upon him and expressed their thanks for the good they had received from his Biblereadings and interpretation of the Soriptures. Our readers' attention is directed to an advertisement in another column inserted by the Ladies' Working Committee of the Wellington Baptist Church. The committee have been working for some time to remove the debt on the building, and have succeeded in roduoing it to .£4O. This sum they ask their friends and the pnblio to help them to realise by a sale. A meeting of the Wellington Debating Sooiety will be hold this evoning.

The recently-formed Wellington District Warriors' Association held a meeting in Eraser's rooms labt night, when several 'ieitors from the out districts were present .nd expressed their warmest approval of tho ibjeots of the Association. We fecund iuTestors and others of the ira>ortjint land sale to bo held by Messrs. J. H. Jethune and Co. lit tlieli 1 rooms, Featborstoflttreoty to-inonow, at 2 o'cloCKj when the^ ■vi!) Wl. by instructions from the Begistrur of th(J jupreoie Cofirfj orfini> iitiit rc-fjuest of the mort;agee3, the whole ot tile wtfll-fcnorivn Melrosq Sstate, contiriniDg 455 acres 33 percnt:*, rfifwitett v close .proximity to the city ; after which tit! (ainD firm will submit for sale that valuable freelold cdruefV t<Wn i*cre No. lif, having large 'rontages to Willis-street a'n'l Glruzuee.street,' rith the ten dwelhnghouses erected tiwon,' rhese very desirabla pro]>erties will no doubt ■xcite keen competition by persons desirous of ujquirtiife' investments. Buyers of furniture should" ctft e the 6(ile at tho jesidence of Mr. F. tV. Frankland, Tmakon read, :o be held to-morrow, at 2 o'clock p.m., bj Messrs. r. Kennedy Hacdonald 4 Co. The catalogue ncluden everything necessary for furnishing a arge and modern residence. The sale is necessitated by Mr. Prankland's approaching departure or England, and will therefore doubtless be srgely attended. Important S&le.— to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m., BaKer Src«. hold a large sale of household furniture and effect 1 ) iv£ tjie reSiflS7i<«e, Woolfiombe»4Teet, knonu a3 Mr. Robert Gardoiier's.-roi'J one Igor from Dr. M'Gregor's. The catalogue is « /gry long one, numbering upwards of 400 lot* oi f'ailr iirrft-elsss furujture^inclucling one upright piano by IWatfcer (Hoiirturg). Onuijr to tho wopnetors leaving for Sydney, every lot Trill, ho solcj irithout reserve. The attention of ficpUs O\ families and those ftbout to furnish is especially called to this sale. We have been favoured with quite a rush of appreciative customers to our mantle Bhowr"oom during the past fortnight, both from tha city and oountry, which of itself is an fividetice that our season's importations at Te_4fo rtonas have secured widespread appiwal. . * , . . , We have some attractive and. utsmonoble artiolea to Bhow this week, which ha7e Befcn. just received by direct steamer, tho most novel being the ''Highwayman" and " Coachman " capes, in great variety. Some of the leading colors aro fawn, grey, brown, navy, terra ootta, and black. These are worth inspeflting at Te Aro House. Our selection of ladies' plneh and sealette jackets is most attractive. Wo have these in all ttioie^eat and most approved styles, and would Call (Special attention to " The Fife," with medici collar, dtict ".Csarina," with embroidered silk revefs, whio'h are exceedingly becoming, and are "alt too rage" in the Old Country. These have attracted muoh attention from visitors to Te Aro Hou6e. Ladies' tweed and cloth jackets are also in great profnelon, and in the most fascinating and charming stylos. We wonld partictilarly flal' , attention to tho "Classical" jackets, such as ''The .Mijton ( " "The J3yron," " The Tennyson." These) ate Very handsome, have beautifully embroidered veßts and lapels, and should be aeon at onco at Te Aro House.— Advt. For fattening the baby there is no milk equal to the Anglo-Scandinavian 6ol>i Medal Milk, which is now recoginised a3 the best in the market. Insist on getting tho Gold Meddl.— ADvT. Many sufferers from rhomnatism and riou*(tlpri^.,Ko f : Rensbaw's Monarch ef Pain and imagine thai BmMlinff tho bottlo or rubbing it upon the painful parts will duro them. No wonder thon they, do not gpt relief. It must bo used according to the directions given, and when so used has never been known to fail. — Advt.