t . . '■"■"■_____; girls. They had, he said, a bay containing some <j2 articles of useful clothing, which were intended to be placed at the disposal of the Ladies' Benevolent Society. There were also some specimens of fancy work, as well as some pencil drawings executed by pupils ,uudcr the instruction of Miss Richardson, which Werejopen for'inspection. The invitation was cordially accepted, and the ariclcs referred to duly criticised aud admired. The assemblage gradually dis persed.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN COiiRKSI'ONDENT.) RUSoELL, this day. SPORTING. Tho steeplechaser Ghost arrived this morning, The Ringarooma has two young racehorses on board. Great interest Jis taken by the boating people in tho coming Regatta. J COROMANDEL, this day. TOKATEA REEF CUT. The Tokatea reef has just, been cut in driving No. 7 level through the Bismarck Company's claim. A call of Is per share has been made in the Royal Oak Company. SPECIMENS FROM TIKI. Hccnan has lodged 7Slbs of specimens with the Bank of New Zealand, for safe custody, fiom his claim at the Tiki. «_» [PER MESS AGENCY. CHKISTCHURCH, this day. ACCIDENT TO MR VALLANGE. Ycßterday Mr M. Vallauce broke his leg while training Huntingdon. Miss Fidlcr has commenced a series of cookcrv lectures at the Oddfellows Hall. "

The City Council last night endorsed the action of the Mayor in refusing permis sion to the Simonscii Opera Company to give sacred concerts iv the Theatre Royal on Sunday evenings.

NEW SYNAGOGUE.

The foundation stone of the new Jewish Synagogue has been laid this afternoon.

DUNEDIN, Monday. MOETISZON COMMITTED FOR

TRIAL.

Mortizson has .been committed for trial on three charges of embezzlement from the Standard Insurance Company.

THE SEAMENS' UNION,

Members of the Port Chalmers branch of the Seamans' Friends Union recently came into collision with the Union Company, The result is that some dillicnlty is ex perienced in ruuuing the Tararua prior to her departure for Melbourne. The Union wish to come under the same regulations as to hours as their fellow members in Vic toria, that is eight hoursiu "safe port," and to have or give twenty-four hour's notice of dismissal on either side, making Port Chalmers and Melbourne the final ports of discharge instead of (as at present) ten hours work a-day, and discharge in Dunedin. A deputation waited ou Mr Mills, Managing Director of the Company, and laid their grievances before him, and that gentleman, although he declined to entertain their proposal, stated he would ißsue a circular letter to commanders ot the Company's vessels, instructing them in the event of discharging men at any port away from head-quarters to grant such mea passages to their homes at the Company's expense, but was not prepared to cuter tain the suggestion of eight-hour system. The deputation requested Mi- Mills to instruct in the articles agreement clauses setting forth that of a discharged man should be granted a passage to his home, To this Mr Mills demurred, stating that the men should be satisfied he would act in good faith. He also mentioned it had been the intention of the Company to have a sick aud accident fund for the men, and to have banked £1000 towards that cud ; and while it is in force lie would subsidise the fund to the extent of £100 per annum ; but as the men had placed themselves iv direct opposition to the Company, they could not be carried out, since it was decided that none of the Union members shall join the Company's vessels unless on the above con ditions. It is stated by them that so useless were hands employed at Port Chalmers, that the engineers of the Tararua were obliged to act as stokers on the run from Port Chalmers to the Bluil'.

MINING NEWS

Old Caledonian. — The Mine Manager reports that No. 2 level drive on the speci men leader has been driven 15 feet during the week through hard ground, and that it is split up into small branches in every direction through the face of the drive. The cross-cut of No 1 level is going through splendid country, small mineral veins ruu uing parallel with the cross-cut.

ROWING RACES.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In your issue of yesterday a letter on rowing races appeared over the signature of Edward W. Burgess, respecting a para graph in the " Herald "of Monday. Mr Burgess characterizes the paragraph as absurd, and gives his reasons why the North Shore boat did not shew up at the startiug post on Saturday. The excuse is rather ingenious, and must, I suppose, be taken as correct. The portion of his letter detailing fvhat ho calls "facts," also dis plays "ingenuity," as I never protested nor threatened to protest either against the North Shore Rowing Club or any one else in my life—and lam sure he cannot say as much. The North Shore boat did not start for the race in the year referred to in his letter for their own reasons ; the cases, therefore, arc not similar in any way. Mr Burgess also seeks to identify me by naming me as secretary to the Ponsonby Club, with the protest against Mr Yates in the Ponsonby Regatta, when it happend that I was sailing my boat on that day, and knew nothing of the protest until it had been lodged by Mr Gudgeon. Mr Bur gess's facts are, therefore, like his memory, very misty and obscure, and as his state ments do not bear the strict test of truth, 1 must decline to pay attention to anything emanating from him, but will content myself with treating his statements with the contempt they merit; as any person with the " peculiar" ideas that ho has of rowing mattera and protests, &c., can hardly be capable of taking a straight forward view of any sperting matter. - 1 am, &c, Thomas D. Halstkau.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

Feiiruaky Bth, 1831. Bank of N.Z.-Buycrs, £22 Naiional Bonk—Buyers, 63s Colonial bank—Huycrs, 12s Cd N.Z. Insurance—7oa 8.8. Insurance-26s National Inaurance-288; buyers, 28a Union Insurance-Buyers. 19s Colonial Insurance-lOs Gd; buyers, 10s Gd; sellera. lis Auckland Gas—£lo 2a 6d U.S. f DoorCompany-£5 N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, £o 2s (ex Thames Gas—Sellers, 28s Moanatari G.M. Co.-Sellers 30a Albnroia—Buyora. 30s: sellers 33s (cum div.) Caledonian-13s, 13. 3d Tokatea 33 3d, 3a Id; buyers, 3s Id Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 7s Kuranni Hill—sß j North Devon-Sellers, 15s 3d Golden Crown—Buyers, 9s 3d JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman

Half-a-dozen seamen belonging to the Arawata, left that vessel without leave to day in order to indulge in a spree. The waterpolice were communicated, as the vessel was to leave this afternoon, and after a search of the various pubs, the missing sailors were found in the Greyhound Hotel. All the men with one exception proceed to the steamer quie.ly and resumed their duties. The obstreperous one, a mau named Bell, was taken to the Police Station.

John Allen writes protesting against his arrest by the Poiice on a charge of wife desertion, and being diagged all the way from Tc Aroha to answer the charge, being kept during transport for long periods with out food. When he asserts his wife really deserted him.

In responding to the toast of his health a. Christchurcb, Mr Murdoch, the captain of the Australian team, said that in all their contests they had always played their best, for the credit of Australian cricket, in which he had personally always looked upon New Zealand as being included. ["And quite right too."] This team in cluded in its number a South Australian, and he hoped that in the next to visit Eng land there would- be a New Zealander, to that it might fully represent the Australian colonies. (Cheer.'.) They had the material here in New Zealand, and needed only to "o in for practice. But, as a matter of fact, there was a New Zealander in this team, Mr Groube. (Cheers.) However, though he was born here, he had, the speaker be lieved, learnt all his cricket in Australia. (Laughter and cheers.)

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

(JUDGE'S CHAMBERS.)

(Ucforc Mr Justice Gillies.) VARIOUS APPLICATIONS. Probate was applied for and granted in re John Holt, 11. Newel], Isabella Hill, and R. J, Golding (deceased), while orders to register copies of wills were grunted in re William Galbraitli, T. H. Jenkins, lure A. Rnbery (deceased) administration with will annexed was granted, while in re Win. Mellon the order for administration was renewed. On the application of Mr Mc- Kechuie the Kcmstrar's certilicale of valueof certain land or. the N orthern Wairoa proposed to be conveyed to the Board.ot Education by Mr Dargaville was approved. Probate was applied for in re W. P. Gray, but as sullicient notice had not been given, the ap plication was allowed to stand over. liX John Purckm, (a debtor).—Mr W. Thome applied on behalf of the trustee for an order upon the police to hand over cer tain money found upon the debtor, and also for an order authorising the trustee to prosecute the bankrupt under the Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1878, for concealing and removing part of his property.— His Honor did tint think the allidavits explicit enough to jusiify him in granting the second order applied for, but he would have no hesitation in giving the first. It would have been better lur the trustee to have stated in his affidavit the specilic oflenco of which he believed the debtor guilty. However, his statement was made in general terms, and as no verbal representations on the matter would sullicc lie could not giant the second order. The first one, however, would he made. Rj_ J. P. ROBINSON (a debtor.)— Appeal against trustee's rejection of proof of debt. —Mr Tbco. Cooper appeared for the appel lant, and Mr S. lleskcth for the trustee.— The former gentleman stated that the appeal was made against the decision of the Trustee in Bankruptcy in disallowing a proof of debt lodged by John Henry Parker in the estate of Jus. P. Robinson. The disallowance was served upon the creditor on the 14th December last, and it stated that " since you were examined before me in this estate I Lave had other evidence on the subject, which satislles me that you have no legal claim. 1 therefore give notice of my rejection of your proof in order that you may have tho opportunity to appeal if you so desire." Be fore the merits of the application wore gone into there was a preliminary objection which he had to take, viz., that the trustee had not complied with tho provisions of the Act by statin;' the grounds of his rejection of the proof.—His Honor remarked that the appellcnt had accepted the notice as sullicient by actiug upon it. — Mr Cooper went on to say that the affidavits which he had filed showed that on the 4th of March last Parker advanced to Robinson, who was then iv business as a draper, a sum of £6'o, taking his cheque as security for repayment ; that on the Ith of August following, tbe £60 still being due, Robinson applied to Parker for a further sum of £1)0, which was duly advanced iv cash ; that thereupon Robinson gave to Parker a promissory note, signed by William llemy Cuthbertson, for .-IGB, aud payable two months after date. That promissory note was before his Honor. With it Parker proved against the estate, but it was dis allowed. A subsequent allidavit tiled by Parker went more into detail, and showed, amongst other thiugs, that the promissory note was dishonoured. No doubt his friend would urge that a release hai been granted but he submitted that the release was not before His (Honor, ouly a copy of it.—Mr lleskcth said that, assuming the mode of procedure taken to he quite right his answer would be by allidavits. It would be of a two-fold character: firstly, that upon the merits of the matter the appellant was not entitled to prove : and secondly, upon the law, that having granted a release of the debt, he thereby precluded himself from claiming against the estate. First as to the merits : The note was obtained on the 4th of August by Parker, but the maker of it had sworn that he never made till the 10th of August, Between 12 and 2 o'clock on this latter date the note was handed to Robinson. At 5 o'clock he was on board the steamer, aud at 6 o'clock the steamer sailed. Yet, according to Parker's statement, he must have gut it six days before it was in existeuce at all. Mr Hesketh went on to contend that the release already spoken of was before the Court, inasmuch as Cuthbeitson had sworn to it. He also submitted that Parker, by his action _v grautmg the deed of release, had put it quite out of the power of the trustee to recover the amount of the debt.—Mr Cooper having replied, His Honor said : When the trustee rejects a proof of debt, and the creditor appeals to this Court to alter the decision ot the trustee, it ap pears to me that the creditor must make it very clear to this Court that he is a just aud rightful creditor of the estate. Now, after comparing these allidavits, I must certainly give credit to the very direct and minute allidavit of Cuthbertson in preference to Parker's affidavit. It appears to mc that the vote was given either on the 4th August as sworn by ParKer, or on the 10th as sworn by Cuthbeitson. That being so, the fact that when Cuthbertson sued upon it, the claimant Parker compro mised for £10 is Biiliicient to impart, to say the least, an air of suspicion to the whole transaction. Looking to the fact that the note was given at a time when it must have been received by Parker imme diately before the departure of the debtor, and looking to the fact also that he has com promised, the affair wears a very, very sus picious air, aud in these circumstances, therefore, I am not justified iv reversing the decision of the Trustee in Bankruptcy.— Application consequently refused with costs. Black v. Gwynnkth.— In this matter Mr E. lleskcth (plaintiffs solicitor) applied for an order setting aside the appearance which the defendaut had entered at Wel limiton, and declaring that all future proceed ings should take place within this judicial district, whence the writ was issued in the iirst instance. The learned gentleman stated that the action had been commenced under the Absent Defendants' Act, and that a writ requiring the defendant, who was a civil engineer in another colony, wasserved with a writ requiring him to plcad_ within 90 days after service. The iirst intimation which the plaintiff received from him was bis demurrer, followed up by an appoint ment to argue at Wellington. Hence the present application.—His Honor alter some | considerationgranted an order declaring that all appearances herein entered at Wellington and all proceedings taken iv that judicial district are set aside, aud that all further proceedings shall take place within this judicial district, the defendant to pay the costs ot the application. This was all the business.

PARNELL COUNCIL.

A SI'KCIAL meeting of this Couucil was held last evening in the offices for the pur pose of considering by-law 5, tor the regula tion of stage carriages. Present: Messrs J. F. Clarke (Mayor), Winks, Wood, Barber, Pettigrcw, Mullins, Walker, and Herbert. After discussing the law iv ques tion it was resolved that the license fee should be £2 per ahnum, instead of £5, and that every stage carriage should have a "riser " of not more than eight inches.

Streets asd Roads.—A letter from Mr Blackett was considered, ottering to con vey the laud requisite to make a road 50 feet wide, opposite bis father's property if the Council would guarantee to do the work—Councillor Wood suggested that the Town Clerk should wait on Mr Blackett with a view to obtain some definite idea of the nature of the offer.--Councillor Winks thought there was something in the Muni cipal Corporations Act which provides tor the width ot roads in boroughs.— The Mayor (Mr Clark) said the Act pro vided that "streets " made by, or with the sanction of the Council, should be 06 feet wide "Private "streets," not less than 40 feet wide. But no street should be made without the sanction of the Council. There was also a provision in the Act which made private persons making roads, in boroughs, without permission of the Council, liable to all the claims for damage to which the Corporation would be liable in such cases.— Finally it was determined that the'lown Clerk "should wait on Mr Blackett, Mr Comiskev, and other .property-owners con corned, and rccci\'e from them all necessary information.

THE REGATTA COMMITTEE SUPPER.

COMPLIMENTARY PRESENTATIuN

j The Regatta Committee celebrated the conclusion of their term of ollice with a supper in the Waitcmata Hotel last evening, Captain Jenkins, and Mr Bow man, chief oiliccr of the Lady Jocelyu, being present as guests. The cost of the spread was defrayed by the Committee from their private purses, aud not with Regatta funds, A very sumptuous repast was partaken of by those present, aud the tables were then cleared. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair, and Captain D. H. McKcuzic the vice-chair. ; The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair. I The Chairman then proposed " The health of our guest—Captain Jenkins," As this was a regatta supper it would he neces sary for him to talk regatta, lie considered that iv order to make the annual aquatic festival a success it was necessary to have good competing boats; but it was also uecessary to have a good llagship and a good captain. They bad both on the occa sion of the Into regatta, for the captaiu and vessel were unsurpassed. He had heard a remark at his end o£ the table that they should arrange for the presence of the Lady Jocelyn and her captain in port on the occa sion of tho next regatta, aud he felt certain that it they did so, the success ot the gather ing* would be in a large measure secured. He had much pleasure iv presenting Cap tain Jenkins with a alight token of their ! esteem and regard of his courtesy, geniality, i and good fellowship. (Tho Chairman then i presented Captain Jenkins with a valuable cameo ring, aud gold watch pendant.) The toast was druuk with cheers, and " For Ilea a Jolly Good Fellow." Captaiu Jenkins iv his reply, said he was indebted to the people of Auckland for their kindness to him. Ho had dono nothing more than he would have done in any other port, and he did not think he was entitled to so much praise. He thanked them lor the attention and courtesy paid to himself and his oiliccr. Referring to the Auckland Regatta he said he had been in the principal New Zealand ports, but lie had not seen it equalled in any of them. The speaker then referred to the time when the spot where the Waitemata Hotel stands was just below high water mark, and said that the city of Auckland was making Lipid progress, and he felt that it had a brilliant future before it. The speaker concluded amidst cheers The Vice-Chairman proposed:— "Tho Health of Mr Bowman, chief oiliccr of the Lady Jocelyn." In doing so, Mr McKeuzie referred to' the fact that notwithstanding the cllorts ot the Committee, there weru many persons who would grumble at the arrangements made for tho equittic festival. But these people would not lend a hand aud assist practically to make the Regatta a success. They were ready enough to point out errors, but they would not come tor ward, and by allowing their names to be placed on the Committee, so work for the reetilicatiou of those crrorr. Ho admitted there had been mistakes, hut the Cotnmitteo had worked strenuously iv order togivesatis fact ion la all concerned. He concluded by presenting Mr Bowman with a gold chain pendant iv the form of an anchor, and by referring to his strenuous endeavours to make everyone feel happy and comfortable on the flagship on Regatta Day. The toast was drunk with honours, and Mr Bowman returned thanks for the pre sentation and the good wishes expressed towards him. The Vice-Chairmau gave " The Patron of the Club, His Worship the Mayor." He was well-known and esteemed as a worthy citizen both in his private aud public capa city. By his presence that evening, too, he showed that he evinced an interest in boat iug matters. The speaker then proceeded to refer to the strong necessity that existed for a cricket and recreation grouud iv the Albeit Park. There were many citizens who would support his Worship in the attempt to secure these privileges. The toast was drunk with extra cheers for Mrs Clark nnd the little Clarks. His Worship, in responding, said he could not dictate to the members of the Council, nor did he desire to speak iv any dogmatic way. He, however, saw no reason why there should not be a practice ground in the __nrrack Reserve, and there might even be a fountain erected in the centre. But he was opposed to football practice being indulged in there. The speaker then went on to refer to the half-hearted interest taken in the regatta by the peoplo of Auck land. He could only compare them to the old Scotch elder, who was successively pressed by the parson to assist in various brauchea of the parish work, but who de murred to each in turn. The minister then asked him what he would do, aud ho replied that he would just sit and take exception. The Chairman gave " Success to the Re gatta Club." The toast was drunk, ami followed with "Fur they arc jolly good fellows," by the worthy skipper ami chief oiliccr of the Lady Jocelyn. The Vice-Chairman responded, and saia the Committee wore deserving of praise for the manner in which they had worked. If they had not given complete satisfaction, they had endeavoured to do so. It could not be expected that they would succeed in pleasing everybody. Mr A. E. Whitaker proposed the "Ladies," aud Mr Bowman brioily res ponded. In response to repeated calls, Mr R. Isaacs also replied, on behalf of what he termed "the dear creatures." The "Press" was given by Mr Bennett, and responded to. Mr Bennett proposed the " Health of Mr Thomas Henderson." Since he was a boy he had assisted at the Auckland Regattas, aud he did the worK of four men -on the Committee. His cxocrieucc extended over a loug period, and" was very valuable to them. Mr Henderson thanked the company for the enthusiastic maimer in which they had drunk his health. Mr Bennett had referred to his experience, and he might add that that experience dated as far back as 20 years ago, when he had competed in the cargo boat race. That was then the prin cipal contest of the day. His first active interest in the regatta management was evinced in ISG7, when the Committee dis agreed, and he aud a number of other juveniles canied the affair to a successful ! issue. He remembered that the champion j race then was for schooners and cutters, and Ino loss than thirteen started. The prizes ranged from £30 to a coil of rope presented by Mr Neil Lloyd. Ho had served an apprenticeship for live years as secretary, and believing that he had earned a holiday, he retired from the Committee for a year. He felt, however, like a iish out of water, and he was not in his element until he had the harness on again. He had been connected with the shipping from lno earliest days, and it was only natural that he should take a great interest in the regattas. While he had health and strength he could assure them that he would always continue to do so. The Vice-Chairman gave, " The health of the Secretary." His exertions had assisted considerably towards the success of the Re gatta. He had taken a great amount of trouble and done a large amount of work. Mr Ellis, in replying, said it was always gratifying to feel that small services were recognised, but this time he thought he hardly deserved so much praise. The Com mittee had worked hard and in unison, and the success that had attended their efforts was the result of their working together. He felt that he had not given the time which he should have done to his duties, but he had devoted all the spare time that was at his disposal. Aquatic sports, above all others, deserved support and encouragement. This concluded the toasts, and the remainder of the evening was passed in conviviality.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEET INGS.

Wkllsfokd.—Mr Pcarman occupied the chair at theannual meeting. The following committee were elected:—Messrs Hunt, Wickham, Levctt, Dibble, Ramsbottom, Watson, Worker. Mr Dibble has been elected chairman of committee. KAiMO.—The following committee was appointed without opposition :—Messrs A. Elliott, H. C. Holman, H. R. Holman, F. Smith, J. Munro, A. Ross, and J. Donald son. Pollock Settlement.—Mr T.urownlce occupied the chair at the annual meeting. The following gentlemen were elected a committee -—Messrs R. Hudson, A. J. Hamilton, H. Ford, J. M.Clark.M. C. Hot mail, J. Wilson, R. Scouller. Mr R. Hudson has been chosen Chairman, and Mr A. Clark Secretary and Treasurer. Maungatukato.—At the annual meet ing Mr J. Mould iiiled the chair. The following gentleman were elected a com mittee :—Messrs W. Rowsell, R. Howard, C. Davies, A. G. Harrison, J. Kirk, J. B. Mason, and J. Mould. Mr W. Rowsell has been chosen Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Prince Leopold and the new Lord Mayor of London were greeted with groans when opening the new obstruction which the Corporation has foolishly erected in place of the old Temple Bar. It is so unpopular that it will probably have to be removed.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Irish Coercion BiU.~Public

Meethuj.

(PER KEUTKKS TELEGRAMS.)

LONDON, February 7. Public meetings have been held in London and in several provincial towns at which resolutions were passed denouncing -hellish Coercion Bill now before Parliament. In addition to a complete cessation of out rages in Ireland, there are now signs that the Irish tcuaiits are giving way to the laudlords, and will resume the payment of rent for tli.ir holdings.

BERLIN, February 7.

Mr Goschen, the English Ambassador to the Po.-tc, is visiting this city while en route for Constantinople. He haa had audience of the Emperor aud Prince Bismarck.

ATHENS, February 7.

A more moderate feeling now pervades among all classes in Greece in regard to the frontier question, and there seems every pro bability that the Turkish and Greek dillicully will receive a peaceful settlement.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

(PER RINGAROOMA AT RUSSELL.)

THE TROUBLE IN IRELAND

(KI.UTEIIS Sl'l'lJlAl, TELKCIKAM.)

ALBANY, Tuesday. The l'eshawiir arrived in the evening at 7 o'clock. The following is her passenger lint : _Foi- Wellington, JM. A. Brown.

LONDON, Dec. 31

The Government scum to be apprehen sive of an army rising in Ireland, judging flout the increased military precaution!. The force al. Dublin now consists of 200 olliccrs, 11000 men, KIOO cavalry, anil 18 guns, independent of constabulary. Fresh troops are going from England. Flying columns have been formed to scour the country in all directions during (lie Fenian rising. The League increases daily, and lloyeotting is becoming a regular system applied to all individuals obnoxious to the League. Not only farmers but tradesmen arc compelled to subscribe to the funds.; The French Government is gradually cll'eeting a complete separation of Church and Stale. PROSPERITY OF FRANCE.

The prosperity of France is at present, extraordinary and still increasing. One hundred und twenty million francs m the H-ii-po of luxes has been abolished this year. Turkey, like Greece, continues arming. Unless diplomacy can arrange matters before spring there is little doubt that wa.i will breakout.

TROUBLE IN INDIA.

BOMBAY, Jan. 14.

Considerable alarm bus been crearcd hero and in England by the report of an alleged plot to rebel against the Government, and massacre all the Europeans at Kolapur. 11 is staled thai about 3000 mimes were impli cated, Iho intention being to massacre the Europeans when at church evening service on the 31st, loot the treasures of the city, and murder all unpopular ollioials. The design, however, was discovered and frus trated by the police. The trial of 27 ring leaders 'is now proceeding. Rumours arc also current that uneasiness exists at Jelpore and Madras Presidciicyowing to the iirrest, of the village headman for alleged complicity in murders by predatory low caste natives. An agent, has gone to del pore with additional police, and two coin panics of the Madrae regiments have been moved iv the samo direction as a precau tionary measure.

MOVEMENT OF TROOPS,

The evacuation of Candahai- has not commehecd. The intention of the Govern ment, as intimated in the Queen's speech, to evacuate the place having occasioned .some excitement there. The oth Dragoons Battery Artillery sail for Natal early in January; other troops follow. . The 15th Hussars, 2nd Battalion of Kith Rifles and Battery of Artillery are ordered from Dinaporc, Natal.

HARBOUR BOARD.

Tl'E fortuigutly meeting of tho Harbour Board took place this aftoruoon, there being prcseut: Messrs D. H. McKenzic (chairman, Aickiu, Brown, Clark, Daldy, Compton, Maacliold, and atone.

Mode ok Elbci'lon.—A legal opinion from Messrs Russell aud Devore with reter once to the method ol election to bo pursued for tilling the vacaucics of the Board was read, aud the Secretary intimated that he had carried out the lustructious contained iv it.

XUK Taji O'Shantkk Case.—A letter was received from Mr .1. B. Russell stating that the action brought agaiust the Tarn O'Shauter hud been discussed on three grounds, viz,, no wilfulness, no breaking, and uo lastcuing. The result was that m cases of a similar kiud no one hut the Harbour Master or his deputy had auy power. It was, therefore, recommended that Captain J. McKeuzie should have the title of Deputy Harbour Master included .amongst his other titles.—Referred to Works Committee.

Woi.ks Committeks' Report. —The report of this Committee recommended :— (li That the exhibits requested lor the Australian Museum be giauted ; (2) That tenders bo called lor a boat for tho Pilot Department, in terms of the speciiicatiou ; (3) That application be made to the City i_.ouucil for permissiuh to supply water to vessels iv dock through dock meter, (4) That tenders be called lor the requirements ■of the pilot Bchoouer. (5) That the Chief Harbour Muster be instructed t_> ascertain tho cost of 5 tons of iron ballast, (b) That the engineer be instructed to furnish esti mate of cose of a travelling crane for the •Giaving Dock. —The report was adopted.

Tendeks.—The following .tendeis were received :—Repairs to dredge : Charles Hawkeswond, £221; S. MeUoskie, £152. The latter tender was accepted.—Ashphclt ing portion of Queen-street Wharf, John Morrison, 5s G'd per square yard. This was the ouly teuder as the price was beyond the engineer's estimate it was declined. Financial _.tat__m_nt.— Mr Maselield moved, " That the secretary be instructed to furnish, for the information of the Board, an approximate estimate in detail of the pio babic income and expenditure of the Board for the year ending 31st December, 1SS1; also to state what sum cau be appropriated ami ually to provide sinking fund and interest for a loan for the construction of a large dock. He said that when this statement was submitted he proposed to refer it to the Finance Committee which would report to the Board whether the undertaking to build a large dock was or was not prac ticable. Mr. Waddellseconded the motion. On being put to the meeting it was passed unanimously. The Board then separated.

An astonishing change has come over the manners of young French-women within these last few years. Formerly, oven iv the time of the Second Empire, young girls were never seen in the streets alone. Now they affect American manners, and drive themselves about in miniature dog carts with a very spruce groom sitting, arms a-kimbo, beside them. Mademoiselle Grcvy, the President's daughter, has one of these dog-carts, and is said to have met with more than one refreshing adventure during her morning's drives. What the President's daughter docs must be nght,and it is supposed that other young ladies are perfectly justified in imitating her. But old, aud even middle-aged ladies, remem bering the prim manners of their own youth, feel assured that the world is coming te an end.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB,, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8.



Novelties in Furnishing Goods.-Tho ~ Royal Axniin-ter" Carpet with handsome border just Landed rich in appearance, and as soft us a i .?rk P v Carnet •Iho " Worcester " Stair Carpet tWle is en irelymadeof horsehair, prettily shaded border, and is the most durable carpet for stairs ever made, and at a lower pneo than Bruß3o-1 Handsome Coverings for Drawir.g ---•oon i Su tes.ust opened by Garliek and Cran wol"-these, Coverings are proo against moths m?. have a pretty ground-work of silver old fold colour, etc., etc.: Handsome Half-1 ester ledsteadsnow on view. The greatest variety of H^d-teaos in Auckland to select from. All kind of Household Furniture at very low .rices and 5 per cent, discount allowed for cash . U*'e of purchase. This Arm carry on then- Drapery and nothing business on the Co-opera tive Cash System, marking their goods at a very small advance oncost trusting to a large tin-nover to make it remunerative. Furnish your House from the City Hall Arcade, Gar lick and Cranwell, Propnctors.-fAD vr]



Dividends. TWTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MKR CANTILE AGENCY CO. (LIMITED). It is horoby notified to Shareholders in Now Zealand that a Dividend at the rate of tan per cent, per annum for fir months ending 31st December laßt, and a Bonus of five per cent., will be payable at the Company's Office, Quoen street, on tho Bth inst. FREDK. BATTLEY, Socretary. Auckland, Bth February, 1881. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (Limited). NOTICE CF DIVIDEND. A Dividend of Tav Shillings per Share is now payable to Shareholders, at the offices of the Company, No. 10, New Zealand Insurance Builuini.B. Br order of tho Board of Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Secretary, Auckland, February 8,1881.



WanT.a-i. / WANTED K_.Ovy_.-xm urattd New Year Advertisement of Toys, Dra pery, Boots, Sec., &c, will bo found in the 3rd column, Ith page.—W. H. Dampier. WANTED, a Gardener.—Apply to Mr Jußtlco Gillies. Kpsom. WANTED, aurniu Barmaid ; reference. required.-Apply at this Office. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply ti Mrs W. Gorrie, Upper Union-street. ANTED, a General Servant. —Apply to Mra Newoll, Remuera. ANTED, a Youth.—Apply to Homus Se Hanua. Queen-street. ANTED, a Girl about 16 for house. work.- Apply Star Office. WANTED, ft General Servant.—Mrs Daffy, Robert Burns' Hotel, Union-street WANTED, a Nursemaid ; must be a good, needlewoman,—Apply Star office ANTED, at Hnnnaford's Auckland Registry, Upper Queen and Darby streets Smart Lad able to milk well. WANTED, a Good Machinist.—Apply to George Homus, Excelsior Boot Factory. WANTED, a good General Servant ono able to cook ; references required.— Apply, alter cix, to Mrs Williams, Victoria street. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry, Queen and Darby streets, Fe male Servants (Walkato). TITANTED, Woman Cook for Hotel ; V . plain cooking; atonco.—Mrs I-Isimore's Registry, Sliortland-strcct. "■STXTANTED, a Man who can plough and TV understands boms.—Apply to It. Men- Hies, Panmuro. Singlo mas proforrcd. ANYkdTT'wo Brush Hands. -Apply hctwo-n 0 aud 7 this evening.—Chas. Lavor, Kyber Pass. ANTED _KNOWN, Shirts Made to Order at Sterling's Cheap Shirt House, Wollesloy-street, 3 doors below Shamrock Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant.—Appiy . to Mra Kensington, Avenue Road, Parneli. YI7ANTED, Washing to bo dono at T T homo: good rotcrences.—AddrofS " F.," No. 1, Wynyard-Btreet, Alton Koad. WANTED, at llaiiimford's Auckland Legistry, Upper Qusen and Darby streets Cook and Launches, (gontlcman's family); wagon Ms. WANTED, by a respectable Girl, age 18 a situation in a rcspeetublo small family; good reforoncos.—Apply " A.H.," S'l'Ait Olllce. a General Servant; must be ?! a Good Cook and Laundress; references required.—Apply to Mrs Prltt, St Mark's Pur sonugc, Ki'iiiuerii, from 12 to 2 o'clock W~ ANTED, the Ladies to Know that ; I havo a viirioty of Grenadine, lid tho yard, or 31<1 by thopineo. Lots of other Fresh Bargaiiisj particulars soon.—W. 11. Uampler. \AT ANTED, Xcnders lor Clearing at vt Paeroa,]near Il'densvlllo,-Apply to W. Philltpps Se Sou, 95 and !)7, Queen-street. ■4jy*ANTED to ' Pl^iasc, a Baker's it Patent Mangle—Apply, stating par ticulars, to C. La ltouho, Kyber Piihb Road. WANTED, good Laundress and Plain Cook. — Apply Mrs Pounds, Kpaoiu, i before 1 or aftnr li, or Union Hunk before 1. WANTED, at lianiiuiord.. Auckland Registry, UppcrQiieenaud Dai-bystreets, tidy Young Girla to be useful. I WANTED, Two Respectable Siiif-le Men as Hoarders.—Apply at the Pioneer Store, KpßOin. \\J ANTED, [Several Machinists and a ; TV Hoy, for cleaning up.—<*. Black and Co., Vietoria-slr_ctKa.t,__ WANTED, a Respectable Girl to assist - in housework ; ago 13 or H,—Apply j -TAX Olllce. WANTED, to Sell Five Young Berk- ■ shire Boars; 21s each.—J. W. Carr it 3ons, Custoui-house-street W.st. WANTED, by a young Man, a Bed- J room near town.—Address, stutiug 1 terms, to Arthur Si-lbv, P. 0.. Auckland. ' VV ANTED, to rent, one or two Fur- ] Yt nisliod Booms, with or without Board, for two ot a family.—Adress, stating tonus, ' J.K.L., Post Olllce. ■ WAN 1 ED, for the Country, a Dnmesti- i catod Governess, to touch two little girls. -Apply U. and It. Under, North Shoro. \\t ANTED, i. good Housemaid or V T Gonoral Servant for firßt-cla3B Hotel at Waika to.—Apply lid ward Lewis, Cußtom-hou.e -strcet. WANTED to Sell, a First-class Young . Horse, quiet and good in any kind of harness ; ono ton weight trial will bo givon if required.—Apply J. W. Prime, Grocer, Newton • WANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply to Wm. Loys, Bookbindor and Papor rulor, Wyndham-slrcot, 3 doors abovo _>tai. Ollleo. WANTED, a useful Lady Companion ; highest colonial rof-reneeß required.— Apply, poisonnlly, lioforc Thursday, 10th Feb ruary, to Mrs W. P. Frathersione, l-monport. kX/ANTED, a Good Carter at once; Vy must be a sober single num. Nono but an oxperienced band need apply. — Georgo V. ilsuii, Nelson-street. \\l ANTED, Two Apprentices to the V V Dre_B mid Mantle Making; cuttiiig and fitting taught.—Apply to Mrs Atkinson, opposite 0. HJvitt'B. Gnninakor, Upper Qiieen-streel, \\J ANTED, at llaunatord's Auckland VV Registry, Queen and Darby streete, Funialo Servants able to nilllt. \XJ ANTED, a Dairy of Good Butter aud VV Kggstwicoa week. Cash on dnlievery. — Apply to F. Winter, Groeor, Wellington street. , WANTED mi Apprentice to the Saddle and Harness Businoss; ono that has been used to tho mule preferred,— Apply to J. G. Pcrey, saddler, Durham-street. W~~ AN TED77a_iT for" Waitc's Fruit Preserving Tins; and bob you get them, Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the Factory, Fort-street.—ll. Wait.. Wholesale Tinsmith. ANTED KNOWN, the 3rd of the Courao of Lectures will bo dolivered at the Kdcn Hall, Mount Eden Road, To-morrow, at 7.31) p.m. Subject 'Human Crcedß." ANTED, a Young Man accustomed to horjes; must boa good rider; prefer ence given to ono with a knowledge of raco horses— Joseph B_nks, Meadow Bunk Farm January 2G, ISSL \\J ANTED Known, that J. Morrison, TT Asphaltor, has Kemoved to bis Now Yard, Custom-house-streot West, b-tween Hob eon and Nolson-Btreots. Asphalting attended to on the shortest notice. Aloo, a Largo Stock of Firewood (cut and uncut), wholesale and reall. WAV TED, a Situation by a Respect able Middle-aged Man. Has had ex perienc9 in storokoopiug, biking, corn, Hour, and meal trades. Can take a position of trust and rcßponsibilty. — Address, " J.L.," Star Olllce. \,\7 ANTED immediately, the Working v v or otherwißo Management of a Farm by a strong, energetic young Man, of excellent habits, recently arrivod from home; thoroughly understands farming in all its brancheß; has had some months' New Zealand experience; references as to ability and character,—Apply by letter to " g.." Stak Olllce. AM A~N T E D I<. MOWN. The Auckland Timber Company havo on hand soveral Job Lota of Building Materisls, whioh will bo sold aa Great Bargains, to make room, _. lso, all descriptions ot Timber, Doors, Sashes. Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at Lowest Prices. S. HOLDSHIP, Manager. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Bails, and Firewood in thoir Yard, Ciißtom-house.streot Weßt, opposito end ot Hobson-street. N.H,—The increasing demand for White Pino has Induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ANTED tbe Public to Select from a Largo Stock of Moat. Mutton, 2'd Boast Beef, .d: Boiling Boef, 3d; Corned Beef, 3d ; Sausages, id ; German Sausiges, Od ; Lard, (id: Cornod Pork snd Pigs' Cheeks. — Geo. Hulme, Butcher, Queen Btreot. ______ 'VST ANTED KNOWN.—From 9 a.m. to V T 6 p.m. daily, and until 10 p.m. on Satur day, tho original, inimitable, and most brilliant Illumination in Auokland, is to be 6een at C. W. Goodson'B, 111, Queon-street, tho accredited Novelty DepOt. Trade motto: " Small profits and quick return-"," or, " A nimble sir ponoo better than a Blow shilling."—All gooda aro marked in plain figures.—London Office, 58, St. Mary Axe. ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to sell all kinds of Building and other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and Shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near Dock, at tho oweat cash prices. The timber, being under cove is hotter than that purchased elsewhere ANTED KNOWN, — A Splendid Assortment ot Watches just received at C.W, Goooaon's. Alluminium, equal in appear ance to gold, oxcollent timo-seepors, 255; Ladies' and Gents' Silver Geneva, irom 30a; Key and Koylesa Gold Hunters, from __5 to £12; French-Amorican Clocks and Alarms, com prising : Eight-day and Koylesa French, Ellip tical Carriage, Jokers, Peepo'-Day Carriage Alarms, Prince, Princess, Nutmeg, La Belle, Pirate, Wheel, Banner, &c, &c, from 7b 6d, excellent time-keepers, and handsome in appear ance. Clocks for the Carriage, in Morroeco Cases, very elegant; Gold and Silver Jewel lory; Alluminium, Gold and Silver-plated, in Brooches and Sets, Studs, Bingß, Soli taires, Necklets, &o.; Elephant and Dog Inkstands; Tablo and Pocket Cutlery in great variety; Knives and Forks, from 7a per dozen; Carvers, from Is (id per pair; Pocket Knives, from Gd : Sycamore Bread Platters, from 2s Gd; Knives, from 1b Gd; Butchers' Knivas, from !)d; Scissors, from Is; Silk Alpaca Umbrellas, from 7s Gd; Gents' Longoloth Shirts, from 7s; Bur-I lington Scarfs, la Gd; Boys' Eton Collars, 6d Mozart Wrists, Id per pair; Tho Tom Thumb Printing Press, at 7a Gd; Great Novelties in Bull Dog Banks, &c. &c. at Goodson'a, 111 Quoon-Btreet, opposite Tonkß'a Mart WANTED KNOWN.-At C. W. Goodson'a Stationery ia sold at English prices. Crenm-laid Ruled Note, 2d per quire: Envelopes, 2d per packet; a. job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Rep and Fancy Noto Paper, with Court Envelopes to match, Is per quiro and packet; ditto ditto, with Gold-printed Texts and Birthday Inscrip tions; Mourning Note, in all borders, Gd per quire; Court Envelopes, Gd : Foreign Noto, Is (id per 5 quires; Envelopes to match, 3d for 25; Ruled Foolscap and letter Paper, !)d; Blotting Pacer, Is Gd per quiro. Pass and Account, KxeroiSO and Copy Books, equally cheap. Writiog Desks, Despatch Cases, Envelope Cases and Blot.tora in great variety; Ink, Id per bottle; Inkstands in various styles; Pen-wipers, a groat novelty; Paper Knives; Initial Stamps for paper or linen Btamping, beautiful types, la und 2a; Tho Climax Dater, with fixed dates lor 10 years and business address, 30s; the Auto maton or Pencil Stamp, any address, 7a 6d,—111, Queen-street, oppoßito Tonka's Mart,



! Wanted. WANTED -o Rent, a Small Grafts F__.m, with dwelling houao.-AdareSs with all particulars to' " T.R.G.," STAB Offifto. WANTED to Dispos6 of a Small Ready Cash Business, near Qucen-Btreet; stock and fixtures about £3G. Ront of shop and dwel ling very reasonable-Address at thiß Office. ANTaD TO PURCHASE, within a convenient distance from Post Office, a good five or six roomed house.-Apply, stating price, locality, fee., to " R.L.." Star Uinco, WANTED KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small woekly payment by going to Munro and Milligan. !-.ee advertise ment on front page. ANTEU, to Sell a quiet, staunch Horse, suitable for Baker's Cart or Bu_gy. Prico, £10.—Phillips, back of Town Clock. \XTANTED, Buyers for about 4 tons of T V Good Sound Corned Beef ; over 501bs, 2_d per lb, or 25s per keg (guaranteod.)-G. Hulme, Queen-atreet. __ TTnTED KNOWN.—The cheapest place in Town to obtain a Metallic or BrietleHairßKUSH-Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat, Shoo. Plate, Decanter, HoUBe, Banister, Carpet, Scrub. Dust, Horse. Dandy, Water, Spoke, or Metallic Fine, or Paint BRUSU-Dressing Pocket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, is at Chaa. Goodson'a. 111, Queen-steeet. ANTED KNOWN.—VALENTINES I —Valentines in England now assume tho form of Useful Gifts. To meet thisldomand C. W. uoodson has imported a varied A ssort mens of beautiful Goods suited for Valentino Presentations. They aro displayed in the Valentino Show-room, whero 5,555 Now Onea from Id to 53 each aro arranged for inspection, Thoy comprise tho Latest Novelties in London, and are marvellously cheap. Early purchasers will secure the choicest ones, and they will bo saved tho di.uppointment experienced by many who camo too late for Xmaa Cards and found tho best goue.-Call early at 111, Qucen.atreet. "^re/ANTED KNOWN.—AII Local Man- VV ufacturers aro kindly requested to Call at A. MoLeod'B Now Zealand Local Industry Cash Store, City Mart, 123, Qucen-Btreet (oppo site T. Se 9. Morrin, Ironmongers), in order that Bomo arrangements can bo mado by which thoir Goods can be brought before tho Public. Also wanted, the Public to call and Inspect tho Goods now for Sale, all pricea being marked in plain figures on each article. Open every Saturday night till 9 p.m., in order to give the public tho opportunity ot purchasing or in specting any Goods thoy require. ANTED KNOWN.-31,O0OBeautitul Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from Id each; Handßomely-bound Hcrap Albums, at Is each; Jitpanoao Scraps (the few remaining ones), reduced to Id each, exquisite for ladles' fancy work; round nnd oval Trays from la each; Japanoeo Sunshados (the fashionab'o Stove ornament), 28 each; n Photographic Novelty, " Tho Man in Poaacsaion," Is Od; Cbildreus Picture Cards and Books in great variety; Tho Teachers' Oxford Bible, aplondid type with valuablo information; Hnndßome Oleographs in Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment of Lustres, Vasns, Glass, and Chinawaro at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, C_ueen streot.—C. W. Goodson. Lost and Found. LOST, last evening, by a little Boy, in Hobson-Btreet, a £1 note.-Finder rewarded by leaving same at thiß oll'co, LOST, last Wednesday, a small Poodle Dog answering tho namo—"Winky,"— by returning the samo to 31. Shortland-streot, next Auckland Club, will recnivu 10s reward. LOST, to-day, between Alexander's and Barth-ti- Iho photographer's, an Ivory Bracelet.—Tho finder will bo rewarded on leaving it at tho ST„n Ofllco. LOST, on Sunday, from Karangahape Bond, small Black-nnd-tan Puppy. Finder will bo rewarded on leaving samo at D. Grubb's Bakory.—Anyone detaining same after this duto will tic prosecuted. OST FROM ON 1- HUN GA, Ono Grey Horse, markod A.P.1.; also, one Bay Muro, throe white foet.Btnull star on foro lioud, two collar marks. Ono Pound by returning samo to W. Pike, Mount Smart. l/ioUND, ill Havelock-street, on Monday -H and Tuesday last, a Cockatoo and Victo rian Parrot.—'lho owner can havo same by ap plying to;Mr Broen, Havelock-street, and pa> ng expenses. STOLEN or Strayed from Mr Anger etoin's paddook, Kpaom, on the 7th instant, a Dark-brown Cob Gelding, about 11 hands, 5 years old; has n. shortish tail, nn indiatinct brand on near shoulder, nnd a graze on tho rump.—Apply to Superintendent of Polico, Auckland. BDara ana Kesidence. A COMFORTABLE BEDROOM to Lot, with board or partial board, iv tho neighbourhood of Wellington-street. — For address apply Star olllce. B"OARD AND RESIDENCE— Com fortablo Board and Rcsidonco may bo had at Mrs Johnson's, ."eafield, Kamo, Whangarei. quarter of an hour's walk from the Sodawator Spiinga. OARD AND KKSIDKNCE.-A Va cancy for three Gontlemen; comfortable home; terms moderate; Piano and Bath.— Woodbino Cottage, Grey-street. _TICKI_:_^FURNISIIED Rooms to Let I in Upper Pymonds-siraet, in small private family.—Olllce uf thia paper. /ToYERNOR RROWN__ HOTEL, \y ' IIOB3ON-STHKKT. Board and Lodging 20s por week (single room) 25s Tenders- HOUNTY OF WaITEMATA. PUBLIC NOTICE. Tenders, addressed to tho Treasurer of the Woitemuta County Council, Shortland-street, Auckland, will be received up to TUESDAY, the 15th instant, for Improving thk Road nkar Porter's Bdsii, TITIHANGI DISTRIOT. Specifications and condition may be seen at tho Council Office, Auckland, or at Mr Pughs residence, lltlrangl. JOHN JAMKSi County Clerk. Auckland, Fobruary 4,1881. nno 15UILDERS. Tenders will bo received by tho undersigned, until Noon of MONDAY, the 11th Instant, for tho Erection of Now Laundry and Boiler House at the Whau Lunatic Asylum. Tenders must bo addressed to tho " Hon. the Minißtcr for Public Works," and marked out side "Tender for Erection of Laundry and Boiler Houso at tho Whau Lunatic Asylum." Plans, Specifications, and Conditions at my Ofllco, Queen-stroat. P. HKRAPATH, Architect. A~I7CKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED TENDERS FOR SHARKS. Tho Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invito Tenders for tho Purchase of Two Hundred Shares in tho Company. Tondora to bo delivered on or before WED NESDAY, February IG, at noon, addressed to tho Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (limited). No. 3, Now Zealand Insurance Build ings, Queon-atreot, where copies of tho last report and balanco-ahoet and further informa Hon may bo obtainod. The tenders mny bo for any numbor of shares. All shares allottod under this tender will bo placed on tho Register, and a Certificate granted free of Transfer Feeß. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary, Auckland, Fobruary 4,1881, - jpENDEBS Required for Erecting about 110 feet of Iron Fencing (labour only). For particulars apply E. & A. ISAACS, Fott-street. COAST ROAD. POTTER'S HILL DEVIATION. Fresh Tenders for above Contract will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY", 10th Feb ruary, at my office, 74, Queen-street, where also ! plans and specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.K. TENDEIiS are Required for the Roofing of a dwelling-house in Albert-street with corrugated iron.—Application to be mado to D. FDrt, Bootmaker, Shortland-street. TO CARPENTERS. — Tenders for erection of Shop and Dwelling-house in Parnell, will be reeieved until noon, February 9th, ISBL—Plana and specification can be seen at Mr Firth's, next to Buchanan's Monumental Yard, Wcllesley-street West. Hf-To BUILDERS. Tenders will bo recoivod until MONDAY, noon, the loth instant, for tho Erection of a. Residence at Onehunga. Plans, &c., at No. 10, South British Insurance Building. E. BELL, Architect, np O BUILD E"R s. Tonders will be rccoived until noon of THURSDAY', Fobruary 10, for tho Erection of Cottago at Devonport, North Shore. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m o builde.es. Tonders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY.tho 12th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Rcsidonco in Symonds-street. Plans, &c„ at our offices. i.DW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mOBUIL D E R S. Tonders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, tho 12th February, for the Erec tion and Completion of a Masonic Hall in Princes-street. WILLIAM H. SKINNER, Arohitoct.



To juet. rriO LET.the Carlton Academy, Hobson- JL street; suited for dancing, See-Apply to M. Brearly, Bu.cher, Hobson-Btrcet< TO LET, a Comfotfable Three-roomed Detached Cottaj-U-H. 3. Biordan, Nel- eon-street, hear Cook-street; . TO LET, Ironmonger's Shop at foot of Grey-street (with or without stock), Ircn mongery tor sale at lCsa than cost price. --'BIO LET or For sale, at Mount Eden, _ Two Acres and Cottage; stilt market gardener; rent, 10a per week.—Apply thia omce. O LET, Three, Four, or Five Rooms, with use of kitchen, in a healthy locality. -For Address apply Stab Office. . ra .0 LET in Upper SymOnda-stieet, a 8_ Gentleman's Residence, 8 rooms; splendid view back and front; never failing supply ol water.—Apply to Hobartson Proß., Grocers. m(TLET, a Shop and Residence (Four _i_ Rooms), Kyber Pass Road; in thorough good order; rent low to a good tenant.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. mo LET, a Brick House, corner of Aletn JL Road, to be soon vacated by J. M. Thcra, Esq; contains 9 rooms, with gas and water laid on.-Apply to G, H. LaVera, or W. Aitken, Auckland. , mo LET, Uven, Bake-house and Pre- J_ miaes, with all baker's requisites. There is a small trade, whichcould be easily improved —enquire at first cottage in Mill's Lane, behind tho Town Clock. __ , OTLET or For Sale, Four-roomed Cot tage and scullery with acre ground, situ ated close to Ellerslio Railway Station; rent £21 a-year. - Apply Campbell Bros., Onehunga Wharf; or, Mr Beynell'a Store, Kllerahe, mO LET, Lease, or for Sale, Baker's . Business doing a good trade; splendid oven and all requisites; large stable, Also, good Dwelling Houso of 7 largeand lofty rooms, with Shop attached. Can be taken as a whole or separately.-W. & J. Frator, Land Agents, Shortland-street. m_> MERCHANTS AND OTHERS FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. Thoso Central Busincsa Premises situatod at corner of Vulcan Laoe and High-street, now in tho occupation of Mr T. H. Hall & Co. (who are moving into their new buildings on tho Wharf). Building ia in thorough good repair. Collars lofty, dry, and rat proof. -Full particulars from D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, 71, Uueen-street. For bale gilOE SALE, a Side-saddle and a Bridle ; __• price £6— Apply Star Office. }7.0R SALE, at Whangarei, Shop and * Dwelling, with three large Allotments, known as Christie's Store.-W. & J. Frater, ahortland-Btreot. , JJIOR Immediate Sale, one of the best JD Building Sites in Ponsonby, comprising over 5 acroa; fenced and planted.—F. G. Ewington. BJlOli SALE, "a Beautiful Building Site sD of one aero at Stoko's Point, close to the ref idence ot Mr Hall; frontage to harbour.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agenta, Shortland-street. j-U'ToT. SALE, a Suburban Residence, X) with four acrea of Land, at Mount Albert; splendid view. 'Busses pass and re-pass twice daily; only ten mlnutet' walk from Railway Station,—(for particulars apply to Michael Whitty, on tho premises. B_j.Oß SALE (Cheap), a Six-roomed V House, in George-street, off Ryle-street, back of England-Btreet, Ponsonby; freehold allotment, 40ft x ICOft; aplendid view of the harbour.—Apply on the premises. tf.OR SALE, Grace-street, Ponsonby, a ' well finished Houbo and about aero garden, &c,: 110 ft. frontage to Grace-street; very good . position, Sec—ll. F. It,vans. J/10E SALE (a Bargain), Corner Allot- S 1 ment 10 x 203 feet, situated In ilnlon, Napier, and Brunswick streets, with d-roomed Houso and 7-roomod liouso (with workshop) erected thoreon. Thia ia a fino business stand, —For particulars apply B. Ramsbottom, on the promiaes. E -.OR IMMEDIATE SALE (Cheap), Five Good Cottages of 3 and 1 rooms each- Three iv Nelson-atreet, »nd Two in Alexandra street. Also, a good and very compact Farm of about IGO acres, principally in grass. Stock and Implements, &c, at valuation if required.— Apply to John Soppet. Fort-street. __ fijIOE LEAS B—Premises in Lower Queen- B. street, vacant through the death of tho late Bobert Halo. Have been recently fitted up with overy convenience for carrying on a large and profitable business. Tho stand is ono of iho beat in Auckland, and a moderate capital invested in tho business would ba certain of good returns. Ovens, range, ga-* stove and fittings, in good working order and nearly new. —Apply to F. K. Compton, next door. jpl Kfi CASE balance at 7i per cent, two *iJ« Dwelling Hnuaeß and Shop, in a prin cipal street, close to Quf-en-stroit. Allotment, 35 x 82, Price, £525.—5. Vailc, Houso and Land Agent, Bhortland-street. 4? o o^—Neat Cottage of 4 rooms, fitted with _&..__". O cupboards. Oven, Stove, 2 Tanks; also, now outhouae, 11 x 12, &c„ and allotment 33 x ; 20 minutes from Poßt Office.—S. Vaile, Houbo and Land Agent, Shortland-street. o/;aa -Comfortable CITY RESIDENCE of 7 _OUUU room3i bath-room, scullery, tanks, &c , and garden OG x 300, well stocked with fruit trees.—s. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Short land-street. J?QK_.-DWELLING HOUSK, containing 10 dJOoys r ooms, with verandah, cistern, tank, good garden, &c, and .Allotment 180 x 110; pleasanily situated on good volennic eoil.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet, £ 9 h r -Pretty and Well-finished HOUSE of 5 oio rooms, withfrontand back verandah, tank, waeh-hou.o, &c, and Allotment 35 x 200. An additional Allotment of the same size can bo had. if required, for another £50.— S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent Shortland-street. Wh I aS PER ACRE.—Superior Farm of 200 *< S-V acres (or 350 if desired); all well fenced and subdivided; all in grass and turnips; good orchard; soil rich loam ; House of 5 rooms, &c„ &c; conveniently oituated in ono nf tlio beat districts.—S. Vaile, Land and Houao Agent, Shortland-street jr»-i ri. to £1,000 ii-tin od Building Society _&.!-" principlea, or or other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loana negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on 4th page—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment i I"T.OR SALE, Handsome Bay Mare (half. } bred), 161 handa; two foals at foot, ono over 12 montha (filly), by 'Mangle,' one very handsome 3 months filly, by' Knottingley.' Also, TWO Well-bred Cows; ono four montha in milk, other about calving. — Apply J, I McKaig, Groom to Mr JUBtice Gillies, Epsom. £jS O R S A L E. 300 Acrea of Land in tho County of Marsden, I Parish of Mareretu, being Lota 141; 112, and 143, bounded by two rivera, viz, KiKowhiti and Mangonui; also, 22 Acres situated in the Pariah of Wikikie. Tauroaroa, Lot 102, in Mangapie. Alao, a Freehold Allotment in Cook-street, Howicfe. with a 9-room House, possessing every convenience, erected thereon, boundod by Drake-street; fine sea view; healthy locality.— Apply for address thia office. oTAKE S FOR SALE. The Undersigned oflcrfor private sale :— C 3 Shares Union Sash and Door Company 20 Shares Union Insurance Company 200 Shares Coromandel Steamboat Company, j SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Tp. O R PRIVATE SALE. "~__j« LINCOLN, LEICESTER, AND SOUTHDOWN RAMS. ROBERT MACLEAN, Bleak Hqosk, Hqwick. rjniKi (proper) guldfield'. Mus Mcintosh's Property. THK MATAWAI ESTATE, which is being every day more and more fully proved to bo rich in GOLD BEARING REEFS, is Btill open for Lease for Gold Mining Purposes, in Blocks or Claims of from three to live acres in extent, at an annual rental of Six Pouncs per acre, to gether with ono fortieth (2}%| royalty, and one forty-eighth paid up interest. Tho necessary documents will bo drawn up by my Solicitors, and will contain such covenants and agreements as maybe required. Surveys of the different blocks or claims ap plied for will be made by my Surveyors, at a liberalchargo. MRg McWTO3H< BUSINESS FOR SALE. Store and Dwelling, with Stock at valuation, near Port Albert. There are 7 acres of alluvial land adjoining,with 125 acres clOßeto it. Such an opportunity to settle in euch a rising place seldom occurs.—Apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Custom-house-street. npTo st' o R e~k~e"e _p~el."s. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. For Lease, with immediate possession, aLarge Now Store (with Dwelling House attached) in tho centre ot the rising township of Te Awa mutu, Waikato, now doing a good general trade. ... A portion of the Stock can be taken at a valuation, if required. The present proprietor retiring from business. For further particulars apply on tho premises, t0 R. D. L. DUFFUS; Or to WM. McARTHUR & CO., Auckland. •DULL BR O THE RS, * HAVE NOW LANDING, EX 'FAMBNOTH' AND 'LOCH DOON, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOX SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, __c, Sec, Sec AKontß for J. Craig & Son's Cclobra.jd Scotch Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, .Vino nnd Spirit Merchants Queen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Breakwater Free and Bonded Stores Albort-atreot.



Public Notices. VALUATION NOTICE. Tako Notice, tho Valuation List for Kden Terrace Highway District, for tho year 1881, is now open for inspection at Messra Morley and Whlto'3 Store, Kden Terrace. All objections thereto must bo lefc at Eden Hall, on or before the loth day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must bo left at Messrs Morley and Wnite-a Store, not lesa than seven days beforo tho next sitting of »he said Court. CHARLES ATKIN, Chairman ■VTORTH SHORE HIGHWAY J^ DISTRICT. '•THE DOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880," Notice is hereby given that the Post-office, bHTsUie Office appoint for Keg* tering Dogs in tho North Shore RW-W-iy District and tha); Mr WiUiam Thos. BagoU is appointod Snder the above A-t. from whom all particulars and Collars say be obtained. WILLIAM FBANOIS'HAMMOm n> Stokes' Point, Feb. 8,1881. " T-VOG REGISTRATION ACT, 1880." REMUERA, EPSOmTnEWMARRET. Final Notice.-Parties who have not yet registered arc requestod to do so at once, otuor wise tho penalty will bo enforced. WILLIAM DINNISON. Registrar. IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL, P. Horapath, Architect, begs to Intimatei to his patrons and tho public generelly, that he has removed to more commodious Offices, over tno Colonial Bank, Queen-street. __ rpiE ART OF RINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze aud Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-stree.. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mneic, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch hav'ng had tne direction of rnußie at some of the Banquets mi London any gentlemen entnwtmg bira with the same in Auckland may depend upon a m't*°-a.l" Mocramme of Music being arranged, r thereby ?el3£_M"hems.lv-8 fr.m all prelimina.7 and tedious details. P~. AWNBRORERS SALE.-A sale of Unredeemed Pledges will tako place at Arthur's Mart on MONDAY nex 11th Feb ruary, at 11 o'clock. For particulars see "Herald" Wednesday, 9th, and Stab, 10th February.—James Rao. Pawnbroker. WILL the Person who took two Parcels from a Boy at the Auckland Railway Station (by mistake), adaressed to Mrs Crone, Onehunga, on Saturday last, p ease return them to John smith, Draper. If notre.urned atonce, the person willbe exposcd^asßhe is known. M otTceT—Extraordinary Bargains for ] y cash' only, at the Parnell Tea and Coffee Warehouse, viz. --Salmon, from 9d; Jams, 70., Marmalade 8d; Sperm Candles (full weights/, lOd; Patau. Rice, 2Jd; a few boxes choice Tea left will be sold at 18s to clear; Knghsh Pickles, .Id,per box, Reflned Sugars, fromld.-W. b. Collins, Grocer, Manukau Road, Parnell. LADIES 1 If the Tea you are Buying doea not suit you, please try mine. I have a. capital" Broken and Klavoury Tea. at 1b Sd my '• Tea Extraordinary," at 2s, is what 16tyle it; my "Family Mixture," nt 2s 6d. la a . real Household consoler; while my " Very Rich Deep brown Tea," at 33, embodies some ot the. iinCot chops of the season. The above are all FIRS* CROP TEAS, and Cannot be sukpassld at tho prices. 450 boxes Choicest First Crop 1 ja; Jot) half-chests, ditto, own importation, and for any of which Small Dealers will bs LIB.tRA.L___. dealt with.-FRH.D. WHITEHEAD, India and China Tea Warehouse, Victoria-street, TERMS CASH. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damaßk. Rep, Silk, or Volvet, on sale at T. Se H. Cooke's, 07, Qnesn-street. D~~ INING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke'B. 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in great variety, on Bale at T. & H. Cooke's Burniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. EDROOM FUKNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, Furniture Warehouse. 67, Queen-street. B"~PRING MATTRASSES, Fair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattraßses, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-atreet. AUSTRIAN BKNTWOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cano Chairs, at T. Se H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pots, Kidderminster Carpets, Linoleum. Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on Bale at T. Se H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. VTIIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT off P Cash Purchasers of Furniture at T. ft; H. Cooke's 67, Queen-street. FENCING! FENCING I FENCING! I can do al kinds of Fencing at lowor prices than anybody. Here's the proof: Best Hobarton Pailina Fence, 535; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Kanri Palings, 15s; Puriri Fos.B, and Hobarton Rails, lis ;do Kauri, 31s; Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2is; Puriri Poßts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other kinas equally cheap. Tho materials and work of the best description. Large stock of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Po3ts bored and morticod, and rails dressed on ground, SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Custom-house-street. ITITC H E N S CELEBRATED TJLOOD "RESTORE!.. Tho Protiriotor of the above has lately received ccsmplaints that intending purchasers of hia Medicine have had forced upon them in return for their money bottles labelled as if in imita tion of his renowned medicino, but found on opening to contain some compound totally different, and of no merit whatever. Poor people who have paid their money away expecting to have given to them what they asked for and reeded, havo been distressed to find themselves heartlessly victimised in the above manner, and have told their troubles to Mr Hitchens, who hereby cautions illegitimate dispensers ot medicine, and warns them to cease from tho error of their ways, as ho will not submit to such unfair and unjust practises, but will in future proseoute with tho utmoßt rigour of the law any person found guilty of infringing his rights, and who is guilty of so serious a crime againßt suffering humanity as to sell a worthless mixture to sick people under the pretence of its being a medicino of high repute. PUBLIC NOTICK. Notice is hereby civen that Mr Sharland (of the firm of J. C. Sharland and Co.) has no longer any authority to sell " Hitchen's Cele brated Blood Restorer." NOTICK TO THE SIOK AND DISTRESSED. N.B.—Any sick persona who havo spent their all in the vain hope of obtaining benefit from any worthless compound sold in imitation of the above celebrated Blood Restorer are hereby informed that Mr Hitchens will undertake their i cure evon now, and will do bo on tho express understanding of "No Cure, no Pay." CAUTION TO BUYERS. When buying, b9 sure you ask for Kitchens' Blood Restorer. rinHE principal Bootmakers, Dressmakers, J and Tailors, have all their Machines Re paired by D, S, Chambers, the London Sowing Machine Maker, 5, Adams' Arcade. Upper Queen-street. N oedlea for all machines, Id and l_d each. ' GREYHOUND LIVERY AND BAIT STABLE, QUBEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also, Good Saddle Horses and Buggias, Horses Broken to Saddle and Harness. A civil and experienced Groom in attendance. SAM YOUNG, Proprietor. CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, November 1,1880. We beg to advise you that our Prices from this date are as under: Sacks. lOOlbs. 501bs. £ b. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Anchor Flour, ton.. 12 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 Baker'sßxtra. ton.. 13 0 0 - - Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton ..500 — — Cabin Bread, ton .. 18 0 0 - - lOOlbs. 501ba. lOOlbs. Caso .. .. 2s6d 2s Sks. Is Wo arc yours truly, J. BYCROFT Se CO. rg .lIOKNTOJN, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S .L PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. -G**-*. Crown Brand Flour £ c. d. £c. d. £s. d pertou 13 0 0 13 10 0 H 0 0 T.S.&F. Cantoiuury Flour 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 510 0 Bran, tier ton .. .. 810 0 Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices Include sacks and bagr; sacks and bttgs not returnable Tkums: Cash. TITEMATA FLOUR MILLS PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's. £ c.d. £p. d. £ s. d. Fine Flour, per ton 13 0 0 13 10 0 11 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 A. Flour, per ton 12 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. 13 0 0 - - Sharps, per ton .. oil) 0 — — Bran, per ton .. 9 10 0 — — The above prices include sacks and bags. Hacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biscuits, £18 per ton -, cases, 2a Gd each. Also, a largo a9sortmen f of (fancy Biscuits; Price List on application TERMS: CASH. OBlce : Low^r Queen-street, Auckland, lat November, 18S0. T^„xT JOHN LAMB.



Public Notioea. WELLINGTON CUP. BUTTLING on tho abovo event will tako place TO-MOKKOW iWi-DNKSDAY), at 8 p.m., at tho United Service Hotel. TItTIL I. ER V L> AN D. A MOONLIGHT TRIP will bo given by THE ARTILLERY BAND, ON MONDAY, 14th FEBRUARY, 1881, Tickets, la Cd. Boat starts Bharp at 8 o'clock. ARTILLERY BAND! TMpSSKS HEMUS & HANNA, CITY s Dear Sins,-I have the greatest pleasure la authorising you to publish the splendid Photos you have taken o£ me. Sincerely yours, Henry Kettbn. Auckland, New Zealand, February Bth, IK£?. Copies can be had at the Studio, Queen-street. TWToRTH SHORE AND WAIWERA -^ KOYAL MAIL COACH. Tn_ Table:— Leave Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, ovcir Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of tho 9 a.m. Boat irom Auckland. Calling at the Lake, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Flat, Wado, and Orewu. Leavo Waiwera Hotel every Tvws-dk* Thursday, and Satuuday, at 8.3(1 a.m., lor tne North Shore. V Proprietors. JAMK3 DODD,) T i~T ]V_N I 0 N. CO MEMBERS AT 6s". TWO PRIZES. A Large Open Pleasure Boat, the 'A-im,' now lying in Homo Bay; centre-board, with masts/sails, oars, &c., in Urst-classorder. Also, a. Violin and Case. To be drawn *or on Feb ruary 22nd, at J. H. Dalton's. Talor, Victoria .treet, where ticketa can be obtained. Meeting-^ JOHN PURCELL'S ESTATE. A Special Meeting of Creditors in tho above .state is hereby convened to be held at my ___tee TO-MORROW (Wednesday), tho Bth instant, at two o'clock p.m. THO. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supremo Court, February B,ISBI. E~ "xCKLSIOR LODGE, No. 2.-A1 Members ot this Lodge are particularly •equcsted to attend a Meeting TO-MORROW Wednesday). Business of great importance. W. EDMONDS, W.S. SERVICE OF SONG. " Tho Babies in the Basket." at Mt Eden Baptist Chapel. I'hursday Evening, 7.30. Admission: Adults, Is; Children, Gd. DEN HALL, Eden Terrace—The 3rd o£ the Course of Lectures will be delivered 'n tne above Hall, To-morrow, Wednesday, 9th Inst., at 7.39 p.m. Subject, "Human Creeds. UCKLAND WORKING MEN'S CLOD. The Annual Meeting o£ Mcnibors will be held _n MONUAV, Dobruary 11,at8p.m. Business: To receive tho Balance-sheet and Auditors Report, Election ot Officers, Xc, &c. By order. W . LEPINE, Secretary. Auctions ..TONUS. R.C.CARR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9. MAIZE! MAIZE 1 MAIZE! Ex 'Southern Cross.' B. TON X S & CO., WILL sell, to-morrow (Wednesday), tho 9.h inst., at 11 o'clock, -i en BAGS MAIZE, 100 ah more or less damaged. B. TONES) (R.C.CABK THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10. WARDROBES, ~DINING TABLES, OFFICE CHAIRS. B. TON j_ S & CO. WILL sell on Thursday, the 10th inst., at 11 o'clock, Wardrobes, Dining Tables, Office Chairs, in Walnut and Ash. TO-MORROW. GROCERIES AND PRODUCE. W. DOW DE N WILL sell by auction To-morrow (Wed nesday), at the Exchango Mart, Queea street, at 11 o'clock, 20(1 packages Tea, in bond or duty paid, half ton canterbury Bacon, 6 caßeß Fluid Veßtas, ono ton Cheese, 5 tons Flour, 10 cases Salmon, 6 boxes Cornflour, 10 eaoks Onions, 20 boxes Candles, Mustard, Starch, Bath Briok, Raisins, Soap, Sec W. S. COCHItAHE.J [JAS- DACRE. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17. VALUABLE ENGLISH FURNITURE. At St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. rT.HE Subscribers have received instruc -1 .ions from 11. F Birley. Esq., to sell at his Residence. St. Stophen'B Bond, ParneU, on Thursday, 17th inst., at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLK OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, imported from the well known firm of Maple and Co., London, Horse, Carriaga, Sec Catalogues ana Cards on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. """" FARM OF THIRTY-FOUR ACRES, AT PAPAKURA. DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE FARMING IMPLEMENTS HORSE, DRAY, &C THE undersigned have received instruc tions from Mr B. Scanlan to sell, on Saturday. February 12, at 12 o'clock, at his farm Papakura, AN IMPROVED FARM of 31 acres, tmmedi ntely adjoining Village of Papakura all laid down in grass, and t ubdivided into paddocke. with good stabling and Out houses erected thorcon, Albo, 3 acres Potatoes 6 tons Hay 1 acre Maize l) Dairy Cattle 8 Young Cattle Horse, Dray Farming Implements. HUNTER & NOLAN. \V. S. COCHRANE. J (JAMES DACRE. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14. By Order of the Begistrar of the Supreme Court. PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, HOBSOX-STEEKT. DWELLING HOUSE & ALLOTMENTS, Lower Hobbon-street. rinHE subscribers have received instruc- I. .ions from the Registrar of the Supremo Court to sell, at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Monday, lltb February, at 12 o'clock, All that niece or parcel of Land in tho Pro vincial District of Auckland, being part o£ Lot 17 of Section 30, of the City of Auckland, having a frontage of 60 feet to Hobson-street and 50 feet to Chapel street, with the BRICK BUILDING known ns the frince of Wales Hotel eteoted thereon. All that piece or parcel of Land being Lots 8.9.10, and 13, of a Subdivision of Lots 20, 21, and 22, of Section 23, of the City of Auckland, fronting Lower Hobson streot, with DWELLING HOUSE erected thereon. Further particulars on application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. LAND AT ELLER SLI E. LAND AT ELLERSLIE. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from Mr rtegnall to offer for sale by auction at hla Mart, Queen and Shortland streets, at noon, on tho 15th instant, TWO FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS, near the Klloralie Railway Station, together with a Store and Dwelllng-honse erected thereon. A flrat-cla.s Grocery basiness could be done with the surrounding district. (Continued on Fourth Page.)