CORRESPONDENCE.

A VERY lIAKD CASE

(To the Editor,)

Sir,—As your columns are ever open to those who write in the interests of justice, ■would respectfully crave a small space for he purpose of stating my own case. On the 28th ult. 1 was walking through New market, and chanced to meet Bloomfield (whom I never smspected of being other than an honest inoffensive man) conversing ■with Charles Morris, v/ho soon after left U9. Bloomlield and I began to speak on gardening matters, and when opposite the George Hotel, he invited me to havo a glass of beer, on drinking which I lef', and went home to Mechanics' Bay. Thjs was about 9 o'clock p.m.] and I was not more than 20 minutea altogether in Bloomlield's company. On the 9th lnat, I was arrested by the new "Detective" Sullivan, on the charge of " breaking and entering" Mr Morgan's premises at A ew markot, and after being imprisoned from the 9th uatil the 15th iust.was discharged, " without a stain on my character. What redress am I to seek, or what compensation obtain in this matter, or from whom 1 Is it not monstrous that any British subject can be subjected to such degradation merely because he ia seen in the company of a man, for a few minutes (about whose antecedents he kuowa nothing) on the night of an attempted burglary. Has not this new detective, Sullivan, far out stepped his duty in hia eagerness to get up a "case" and his own name at the sumo time, utterly regardless of inflicting irre parable injury on the reputation of an innocent man ? In the sacred name of justice, if Sullivan's conduct is legal, whose liberty or character is safe ? Can a man be publicly degraded and incarcerated in a common goal without redress, merely because he happens to bo in company with another man whom ho supposos to be an honest and respectab'.e member of society, but who turns out to be a criminal, I had not the moat remote idea or suspicion that Bloomfield had ever b^en convicted of any crime, or I would hare, aroided him liko a pollution. But how, may I ask, is one to know these ser pents in the garb of lambs, unless they are visibly branded ? I have been in Auckland and its neighbourhood for over 22 years, and I defy anyone to say with a shadow of truth that I was sver guilty of one dis honeit or dishonourable action. I beg to thank most gratefully those kind friends wlio bad full faith in my innocence, and who exerted themselves for me. To De tective Brennan 1 would also tender my tbnnki, He is an officer who does not kick a man when supposed to be down; nor does ho wound the agonized feelings of aoy " unfortunate " hy extreme rudeness or un called-for remarks.—l am, respectfully yours

Charles Parker,

A UNIVERSITY FOR AUCKLAND.

(To tho Editor.)

SlB, —The resolution of tho University Senate with reference to the institution of a University College at Auckland is by no means the least important of the transac tions of that influential body during it 3 receut sessions. Dr. Hector has rendered many eminent services to science and education in New Zealand ; and to him and to Bishop Cowie, also an enlightened friend of learning, the youth of Auckland will owe a lasting obligation. Certainly no time should be lost by tho people of this city and province in giving a strong and emphatic expression of opinion in favour of the proposal, as desiderated by the Chancellor. Tho future requiio ments of a ciiy such as Auckland promise) to be, and of a population such iv< ia 'ikely to occupy this island ere lonp, are not to be measured by their present wants, urgont ns these may be. In view of both, howevor, one cannot but be struck with tho popular indifference to a matter of so much public interest and importance. Let ua hope the time is past when narrow interests, and equally narrow class pre judices, could stand in tho way of the higher educational interests of the colony, iiut they may be in dinner from other causes. In a young community, where mere mechanical labour is the btst paid, and many were able to attain a competency without possessing any advantages of academical culture, thero is a considera ble risk that, too little attention may bo given by the people at large to the claims of the future, when circumstances shall have changed. There is another obstacle to bo overcome. Very limited idea 3of ■what is an adequate provision for Univer sity and technical education arc, wu fear, entertained by too ninny of our legislators, as well as by many others, though the good cause has scmo true and liberal-minded friends at Court, and the results may be to lead to a parsimonious and cheese-paring economy in dealing with tho demands of the country for proper en dowments for these purposes. If this should t>9 so, the pooplo Will havo them selves to blame. .It will beeacy to mako ample provision for objects of this kind, than which none aro more neccessary or important, before the pulic lands,which in reality belong to the peopla themselves, aro alienated. There is, as wo aro told, a tide in the affairs of men, and if the present opportunity be lost, tho wholo future course of University and Agricultural Education in this North Island at least is likely to abound in shoals and quicksands. Let Auckland, therefore, go boldly to the Government aud ask for 200,000 acres of good land as an endowment for her University, out of which college buildings may be erected and professorships endowed. This Is no extravagant or Uto. pian proposal. It is no more than the American people have thought a just and necessary provision for University and technical colleges in nearly every one of their noble States. In some instances, indeed, It Js less. And it is nn more than the sister provinces of our own colony took for themselves when they had the power. The course taken by tho University Senate with regard graduation by non-resident student?, was justified by the example of the University of London, as well as by the exigencies of our colonial life; and to come extent it may mako up for the want of existing colleges. But bo one who knows what a university edu cation implies will, for a moment, suppose that this can make up for the loss of the collegiate training, and the influence of university life, which ought to be beneficial to the individual and to the community to which he m»y belong. Mow, why should the Southern provinces monopolise all these benefits? And why should we, who aie settlers in this land, having brought our families far away fiom the facilities we may have enjoyed at home for giving our sons a university be compelled to forego that privilege, or migrate again ? For a few favoured individuals, who aro able or willing to send their sons to distant lands, such facilities may still exist; but, to moat of 'us settlement here means, for the present at least, practical and hopeless exclusion from a privilege which ought to bo within the reach of all. Jfrom this point of view the writer, of these humbly expressed thoughts feels a deep interest in the matter. To do otherwise would seem to him to be untrue to parental instincts, as well as to his allegiance to the older universities, of two of which he was a quondam civi", and the honour of Alma Mater must always be ons with the interests of learning at all times and in all places.— A. M. McCALLUM, Member of St. Andrew s University Council, Scotland.

MEASUREMENT OF OPEN BOATS.

(To thoKditor.)

Km -I see from a letter in your Issue ot to-dar, MrVaymouth advocates the rate of measure ment for op fl n boats adopted by tho Auckland Reeaita Club somo timu ago. I qnite agree with the principle of the rule in assipin* a limit o beom and depth, to prevent builders obtaining advantage over their opponent I by constructing boats of greater beam and depth anil consequently greater power. But it oppeora to me a bad rule! which after limiting tho depth Ofaboatto2(t6in allows the buildor to fasten on a 9-incn wash-streak, which fact aeeniß to me to condemn this rule as regards depth, ana a dear proof that 2ft 6in allowed by the rulft ia insufficient. Whilo Such a rule Is in existence the tendency will be to bnild boat 3 nearly all bottom with an ungainly wash-atreak for free board. Why not allow 6in moro in the depih and do away with wash-streaks, and by ao doing Bafer, better and prettier boita would bo en couraged, and not as at present keep in exist ence a rule which ia a premium on ugly tuba, which, without their wash-asreakß, are simply coffins. Supposing two builders, A and H, each build a boat-A builds according to the A.R.C rule with 2lt 6ln depth aid 9in waßh- Btreak, making altogether 3ft Bln. and B, want ing to build a boat with, somo protentions to appearance, ard -one that will not require weatherboard fastened to het gunwale to keep her from filling even in moderate weather buUds his boat with cay 2(t 91n depth, B 8 boat would not be allowed to oompeto under euoha rule, although he were wllllnj.to run without any wash-Btreak, notwithstandinc: that his bo;it wouldaotUaUy Oln shallower than his opponont n. Now such a rule be»rs abaurdity on the face of It, and the sooner It ia amended the hotter. If the rule were altered as I indicate, bj o"ow ingmore depth and no washotreaka, it isoloar a fafbotterclass of boat, would be encouraKod No douot Bomo of the present boat ownaia would cry out agsinat thfs alteration, it »n«le. bnt vested interests should not stand in the wty Ot improvement. Iw«te Vj|WTaatt MBTOD.U, 1882.

BAND CONTEST.

(To the Editor,)

Bib,—l havo beon patiently waiting for an answer to " Inquirer's " letter In Saturday's Issue ro the above. In tho same issue Profeaaor i Callliau is supposed to giva his reasons why tho jud'jmont; was glvon in favour of the Thainoa Scottish Band, All that I can under stand fom his letter is that it was a foregone conolUßion,vi«.,the Soottlnh being theonly Braes Hand in tho contest. If Mr Thompson had told us this in the first place, wo wonld have put aside our wood instruments for that day; but our only condition was that the hands were to play as thej have been in the habit of playing, the ; only differono'j buiug the Thames Scottish were ' to receive a enruborof point* for their want of clarionets, Hut what w*b tho result? The Scottish reo»ived thoir nllowad rointa; but in addition the judges Hare thorn "perfection." Had the famous Uirausa Band competed at Ue sumo contest, they could only havo tied with tho Scottish. It ia my impression that the judges had not made up their minds how to ecoru until after the flrat Band had played. Thu selection cboeon by tho first Band. '•Honoris," took first prize sa a oontest uelootion at the Huddersfleld Brass Band Con test, 1873. tho Uuddorstleld Brays Band also taking Ist, priza for their performance of It. -Apologising for trespassing so far on your columns.—l am, etc.,

Bombardon.

WHAT NEXT?

{(To tho Editor.)

bib,—Snoa was the expression of ono of our Auckland wiueacrcu on reading my present advertleeniont in tho colamna of the Btab; and if ao be that ho in one ot those that made the attempt at imitation but failed, bo will, of course, be waiting an answer to What Next Now, Sir, -with your permission, I»hall briefly present him with facts undeniable. First, I beg to aay, that there is no cereal up to the present equal to Kobloy's digestive meal for porridge. It contains everything necessary towards forming ana sustaining the throe prlnoipal solids of tho human body, fat. muscle, and boiio; it is also the basis of Bobley*s digestive brown bread and blacuits. Those articles, freely used, are a sure remedy for dyspepsia. In con cloßion. Mr Editor, I wish Mr Wiseacre to nndoratnud I am no copyist, neither have I entered Into other men's labours. The above productions are tlmp.y tho moult of my own experiment:!.-! am, etc

J. BOBLEY, Miller. Grey-street

PONSONBY BOROUGH V. CITY.

(To the Editor.)

Ore, — Your correspondent, "Ponsonby Rate l>ayor."gives his reasons Daaad on the Fonsonby ratea b«ing spent in certain favoured new parta of the diatrlot, while those who have been pay ing rates since a Highway District was formed can get little or nothing, as one reason why the alleged neglected parts would be better off in tho oily than as a borough. He further wants a definite arrangement as to rating on Joining the city, and mentions my came. Allow mv, without arguing the Qustion one way or the other, to give a little Information, probably not generallyknown to ratepayers interested In the movement for leaving the County of Kden. The law provides what your correspondent desires. By law, a Munioipal Corporation cannot levy a general rate uxceedlng Is in tho & The present olty rate ia 9d. and including that for the Free Piibiio Library. Did in the £, The 9d raU may be Increased to Is, but cannot by l»w exceed la in the ftA.ccordiugly,a9sumingtneoity Igenoral rate to remain at 9d, the only rate that could be levied on aDy district or part of a dis triot not within one hundred yards of a water main would be one of 9jd in tho &. It could net by law exoe*d Is id in the &. There are two spooial rates In the olty—one of 3d in the & and one ot Is in tho $~ the latter to p»y interest on iho waterworks loan, and it rather more than paya the interest, The law exproesly provides that no apooial rates for the benefit of a cily can be chnrgod on diitrictn added to it, It la under . this provlaion of the law that the third special rato can never be charged on an added district, and the shilling water rate only when the water la supplied, and then only on properties within one hundred yard* of a water main. The law eimply protects distriota added to a borough Id thia reapoot, and this ia probably a much boitor protection than any agreement with out fiuoh a law could bo. Again, tho Council oannot lay a general rate of ono amount in tho prcnaot city, and of a higher amount in a ward joined to tho city. That wonld no iongor be v general rate ; and it can not borrow money ana levy a speoial rate with out n majority of burgesses polled on tho special question voto in favour of it; but Pon tionby, Karangahapa, or Uraftoo, otc, if thty jolnod tho city, could, by a majority of votea of thoir ratepayers, ask the Couucii to borrow a curtain sum. for nay drainage and laying wator lmilna in ouch particular district; and a spvoial rato could bo levind in thodistriot banetltted for paymont of iuiorest on tho loan raised for its spooial bonelit Boforo the burgesses voted, they would naturally demand full detailed particulars of where and how the propoaod loan was to bo »pont. Aly authority for my formor and for the above atatemoats on rating is | tho Munioipal Corporations Act, lS'li, p»otlou 103 and others, and Corporations Act, 1830. Tho language is clear and explicit, asd snyone can refer to tho ActH und aatiffy therueelvcß on tho mubject. It (s useless for perrons to ari/ue thai thin can bo dono and the other can bo done; nothing can bo dono that tho law prohibits. My own humble dealro la to eet at facts and at thn law, and when I have <lo«o that, to form my own opinion, quite Independent of any preconceived lotions o( othors, bnaei more or leas on ignor ance and prejudice oither euo wavor the othor. Vontllntlng tbo question in the Star will do a great deal of goou.—l am, &c, A. ROARDMAN.

THE PANAMA CANAL.

The latest accounts received from the isthmus refer to the month of September, and give details of the work effected up to the end of that month. A sectional mop has been completed of the mountainous re gion which lies between tho falls of the Obispo and the station of Paraiso. This district contains rocks of various forma tions, compact dolerite, porphyritic breccia, with veins of quartz or petro-silex, and others, which muat be blasted away. Between these rocks, which have been upraised through the stratified deposits, lie strata of earths and clays of varying hardness, which can be removed by excavation, certainly to the depth of from 20 to 30 metres (70ft. to 100 ft.), and perhaps more. Betweou Matachin and Colon the soil can be easily worked by the excavator. The building ot houses goes on with activity, and the masonry of the hospital at Colon is finished. " Lesseps City "is making progress. Tho maximum temperature in September was 31 "5 deg. Cent., and the minimum 19- 9 deg. Cent., taken at the meteorological station of Colon Mr Manuel Eissler, an Ameri can engineer, has lately visited the works, and published a sketch of their history np to the present time. When the surveying eogineers first landed on|tho iathmnß they were met by the difficulty of studying the configuration of a country covered with impenetrable forests. The course pursued was tbc following: An accurate study was first made of the railway line, all the levels being taken with the greatest exactitude ; parties of workmen were then despatched From various points on the lino to cut paths (trocbas, as they are called) through the forest to the tops of the cerros or hills and to low levels I of the valleys or plaine. In this way, a rough idea of the configuration of the country was obtained, and the triangula tioa of the ceros made possible. At the same time, a great longitudinal trocha was cut representing approximately the in tended course o£ the canal. Wells or soundings were then sunk at varying distances along this line, and thus a know ledge was gained of the nature of tho ground to be cut through. The conclusion drawn from these investigations is that from the Pacific Ocean to Mirafloros the canal will pass through arenaceous tufas of only medium hardness, an argillaceous deposit which appears to bo the product of their decomposition. From Miraflores to Paraiso the rocks arc volcanic. Beyond Paraiso. the cannl enters the most difficult part of Its course, the Cnlebra hills, where the deepest cutting will take place, and whsre the greatest difficulties were anticipated. The highest point of Cerro Culebra is 99 metres (about~322 feet) above the bottom of the canal; bat n, considerable part of this depth is composed of clay and decom posed rocks, one sounding having failed to touch the solid rock at a depth of 40 metres (130 feet). The great Paraiso cutting will be about six miles long, and extend from that town to Matachin. Near Matachin the river Chagrea makes a loop, and at some distance from this its bed passes between two ranges of hills, the Ucrros Cruces and Cerros Opispo. This spot has been selected tor a dam, so as to make a great basin or artificial lake to catch and hold back the floods of the Chagrcs. It is to be 130 feet deep, and to have a summit of 444,960 acres.—Engi neering.

Smokers, whose indulgence in the weed la continuous, should use just such a cordial aa UDOLPHO WOLFB'B SCHIKDAM AKOMAIIO rtvßDßDslfl, heartburn. indlgeßtion, nausea, otten reaSts it will certainly brace the gyßtemagaimst t j pernicious effect"

Ynun" ladies and gentlemen about to - Garliofc Bud Cranwoll. CHf Hell Aroftdo,- AIJVTJ

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

This morning, tho morning of the day sacred to tho patron saint of Ireland, the minds of those bent on out-door pleasure were some what exercised by the unpropitious aspect of the weather. Heavy banks of clouds surrounded the horizon, hnd King Sol did not deign to show his beaming face. As the day grew older, however, the sky gave promise of better thing?, und though slight drizzling showers fell at intervals, those who had the conduct of the day's programme determined that it should be carried through. Before nine o'clock large crowds of well-dressed citizens might have been seen perambulat ing the streets, the majority of them showing conspicuously the colours of old Erin. This, together with the fact that a considerable proportion of the business places were closed, give to the town quite' a holiday aspect. At nine o'clock tho customary service was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Key. Father Walter Mac donald preaching an eloquent discourse on the life and virtues of St. Patrick, One of the features of the service was the singing ot the hymn to St. Patrick. The choir, which mustered in full strength, was led by Miss Shanaghan. THE PROCESSION. Immediately after the service, the chil dren attending the various Catholic seminaries in the city mustered at Mr Dignan's paddock, Ilobson-street. The girls -vere for the most part tastefully at tired in white musliD, and both boys and girls wore favours of green ribbon, here and there genuine sprigs of tho " green im mortal shamrock" making their appearance through button holes and hatbands. Tho children attoEdiisg St. Patrick's Sunday school mustered 500 strong—2so boys aud 250 girls. The former were marshalled by Mr Kegan, President of the Christian Doctrine Society, and Messi s Cahill, Dignan, and Clitton. The girls were in charge of Misses O'Hare, Kirby, O'Brien (2), and O'Neil. The inmate* of St. Mary's Or phanage (50), the young ladies attending the select school conducted by the Sisters of Mercy (40), and the pupils of St. Joseph's School (30 girls and 20 boys), were taken care of by Messrs Owen Mahon and Mahoney, jun. The children attending the Sunday-school at tached to the Church of St. Francis de Sales, Newton, mustered in great strength (220 boys and 260 girls), under the command of Mr John O'Connell, a member ot the Newton Christian Doctrine Society, and Miss Benjamin. There were also present the Uath-lic children who are inmates of the Howe-street Home. These were 40 in number, and were in charge of Mr Miller. Father Walter and other of the Catholic clergy were present, and appeared to take a great interest in the proceedings. While the little ones wero being marshalled by their teachers, the Auckland Braach of the H.A.C.B. Society mustered at their hall, fully 150 taking their places in tho ranks, eachmandecoratedwith his gorgeous green regalia. Tho President of the society was amongst those present, and Bro. Flynn pet formed the onerous duties of Marshall. The Presidents and Vice' Presidents of the Cambridge and Onehunga branches of /the sociaty honoured tho proceedings with their preeenco. Shortly before 10 o'clock every thing was ready for the command—"Quick March." Tho procession moved off, the girls leading, and the brass bands of tho No. 3 and Hobaon Volunteer Companies playing inspiriting airs, As the procession moved up Hobson-street, the effect was very pretty, the numerous little bannerettes borne by the children assisting in no small degreo the enlivening of the picture. A few minutes later tho Hibernian hociety, headed by tho lino banil of the A battery of Artillery, moved off. Ihe routo of the pro cession was by Hobson, Wellesley, Queen, Shortland, and Princes-streets. Thence down Waterloo Quadrant to Symonds stroet, and by tliat thoroughfare and Urafton Koad to tho Domain—the scene of the day's proceedings. The children attend ing the Parnell Sunday-school were picked up en route, aud incorporated in tho pro cession. THE SPOUTS IN THE DOMAIN. Arrived at the Domain, but little time was lost in giving ttic order to "dismiss," and the little ones were left to follow the bent of their own inclinations in the niattci of amusement. A largo " inorry-go-round " had been erected, and received v very largo amount of patronage. Swinging, ciickct, ktss-in-the-rhig.aud almost every other out door amusemcut that ingenuity could de viso were indulged in. Tho older portion of tbe pleasure seekers found sufficient p easure in a rest beneath the shado of tho tree), ! and watching tho amusonients of the merry throng of children. Tho musiu of the bands rendered additional enjoyment to tho gathering- Towards one o'clock the weather became beautifully line, the suu shining brightly in an almost cloudless sky, whilo a refreshing breeze made tho air de lightfully cool. At this time refreshments were handed round to the youngsters, und gave evident gratification. After lunch, if such it can bo called, Father Walter, Mr Mahon,* O'Connell, Jennings, and| other gentlemen, inaugurated a series of sports for the children, foot racos, hurdle race?, and eiameso race boing tho predominant features. At half'past two o'clock there must tmvo been fully 4,000 people on the ground?| and judging from the merry shouts aud peals of laughter from every quarter, all were enjoying themselves heartily. The principal events decided before our reporter left tho ground wero :— Juvenile Hibkrnian Handicap, 100 yards :W. Zeipler, 1; Eyre, 2. 150 Yards Men's Bach : McEwen, 1; Quinn, 2. President's Handicap (a trophy valued at £2 2s, presented by Mr W. Jennings, President H.A.U.B.a.)—C. Jen nings, 1; P. Kyan, 2. Lady Teacher's Racb (a prize pre sented by tho Christian Doctrine Society): Miss Chadwick, 1; Miss Benjamin, 2; Miss Quade, 3. The pleasure-seekers will return to town about 5.30. No doubt a yery large num ber will attend the ball at tho Choral Hall in the evening.

EVENINGS AT HOME WITH THE SPIRITS.

The " Fig*ro," reviewing Miss Hough ton b work on the above, says:—" This is a curious, we had nearly said an amusing, book. It may excite some admiration, it may be subjected to some severe strictures, but it will be read, at least by persons who take an interest in Spiritualism. And it must be admitted that, whether there is anything in (Spiritualism or not, it has attracted men and women who can neither be described as knaves or fools. It is a sign of the times that at the recent Church Congress the question was discussed at length, and without bitterness. There were even found speakers ready to con cede that Spiritualism ought not to be treated with contempt. We will mot argue that point, however. It is more to the pur pose to Btate that Miss Houghton, in the volume beforo us-a first series of experi ences—has strivon to prove that Spiritual ism is not come in place of Christiamity, that it is bestowed "as the crown to all i previous knowledge," Spiritualism, she contends, "embraces the whole of the Scriptural teachings, with yet further revelations." Again, we decline to enter into a controversy. But Miss I Houghton can, at all events, claim that she does not write as a babe on Spiritualism. Her medium ship has extended over more than twenty-one years. Eho has, therefore, had time to consider her position, and she has a right to say that the longer she is a Spiritualist the better she likes it. Ob viously, it would be impossible to quote at length from 'Evenings at Home.' Nor would Mißß Houghton's book be understood without reading the whole. We are not sure that it would then. We are not sure that we understand it. Perhaps it is pur stupidity; and, moreover, we lay no claims to mediumship. But we append just one of the incidents that puzzle us :— When we first sat, at about half-past seven, although we had done our best to exclude the lingering daylight, it was not sufficiently dark for a really dark sdance ; bo, after we had joined in the Lord's Prayer, the spirits, by rap!, desired us to " ask queetions j" and various inquiries were made, receiving answers in teresting to the questioner?, While these conversations wore going on I felt Abraham's signal, so I knew that he, too, was present among the wondrous company of spirits surrounding us. When quite dark, the spirits spelt the following messace. "Put all your pocket-handker chiefs on the table," which we did, and then obeyed the injunction to " talk." Again a demand for tho alphabet. "John, yon are to give the juice of the Spirit to the whole world, and pore wiae to theEe near friends to-night—we will bring the wine." After a, littlo inpre conversation, this further mes sage was spelt out:—" The fruit of the earth is God's. Kat and drink with thanksgiving." I was then impressed to rise. su4 was tlnje spoken through ;

—"Seek ye unto tho Lord, and not unto his |a?ents; from him cometh all good ; from him alone ask it. Whatsoever he willeth to Bend unto his people, that he sendeth; but they who . bring are but bis ministers and messengers, j So him give tho glory, gratitude, and | thanksgiving." Shortly after I was neatetl, the alphabet was again asked, for. "This, is the grandest B(jance ever known, -: and your house is indeed blessed.' "We have brought it." "What?" "The, wine." Upon obtaining a licht, we were j attoniahed t> see all the handkerchiefs! grouped in waves in the centre of the tivblc, and upon them a mass of beautiful purple j grapes 1 ! -which it was then intimated that Mr Bennett was to divide, and on doing so he fouud that there were exactly seveu for each person. In the excitemeut atten dant upon such a manifestation, the spirits found it rcquiiite to give the reminder that they were to be takeu with praiso and thanksgiving, and through me were spoken tha words " Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee, these blessings to our use, and us to thy service, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen." They required us to tako not only the inside of the grapes, but also the skins and seeds, that wo should thus literally eat and drink. They likewise insisted upon our each con suming our whole portion then and there, although we would gladly have kept some to show to our friends ; thus, in all points fulfilling the sacramental directions (and those given to the Jews with reference to the Passover), that none should he carried away or kept to perish. I enquired if they would kindly toll us who brought the grape?, and "God's Messenger" was spelt. "Gabriel?" "Yes."

TELEGRAMS.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TAURANGA, this day.

Mr P. Doran'a Company have appeared twice to fair houses. They arc well iiked and expect to do well.ulthough tho regatta has been postponed.

DUNEDIN, this day.

At the Heads : Himalaya, barque, from London. To-day is by far tho hottest of this summer.

LATE SPORTING.

Henderson's Mill Maces.

President: Honorable T, Hondoraon, M.LA. Vice-Presldent: Allen K. Taylor, Big., Stewards: Mr Thos. Henderson, Jn»r., Mr A. Hepburn, Mr K. Garrett, Mr J. Smyth, Mr J Malln. Judge: W. J. Hurst, Ksq., M.H.R. Starter :Mr Arohibald. Clerk of the Course: MrO. Cowan. Clerk of the Soalss: Mr Faulder. Handiosppar and Bcoretary: Mr W. Peroival.

This popular country race meet took place to-day, and, notwithstanding othor attrac tions and the doubt Eul nature of tho weather, it proved vory successful. Largo numbers of settlers were present from the surrounding districts, while the special trains from Auckland and Helensville, and coaches and buggies from town, assisted to Bwell the ranks of the spectators. The published programme promised a good after. noon's amusement, while the uandicapper appeared to have given satisfaction in his department.

Hawkes' Bay Races.-Second Day.

lIASTINGS SOUTH, thin day.

Tho Jockey Glul) Uacea wers resumed to day. The attendance wan smaller tbiin yesterday. TiioDUCE Stakes, one nuln. — Ei«ht started. Laird led uutil ho was collared at the back of the course. At tho turn Kin «rai« raced up and won by a length ; Laird, 2nd ; K«ni, a had third. UurdleKace, 21 miles —Thrc« started. To Whotu led at tho straight, when Glareuco camo np but failod to catch him. Tc Whotu, 1; Clarcuce, 2; Lone Hand, 3. Tradesman's BANDICAV. -Luna, 1; Prim, 2; Louie, 3.

Oamaru Races.

OAM&KU, this day. It is glorious weather for the races. At tendance good. Hurdle;.— Rocket, 1; Mokcrakare, 2; Milo, 3. Six ran ; time, 4min 7sccs,

PONSONBY ASSESSMENT COURT.

Th| Assessment Court for the Pomonby district sat this morning in the Ponsonby Hall, Mr B. McLean presiding, and Mr F. 8. Evans representing the Highway Board. Mr W. H. Gulliver (Secrotary) submitted tho list of valuations, and as there were but few objections to them tho business Will quickly despatched. The following reductions were made :— T H. Barnard, £20 to £1S ;J. Johnston, £35 to £30; B. Schenk, £30 to £25 (all by consent); and Gas Company, £350 to £90. In thla laßt case tho valuator admitted thut ho had assessed the wrong grounds, and had therefore arranged for tho above reduction. Henry Gray and S. Buchanan had objected to tho assessment of their joint property at £115, wishing it reduced to £100, but they did not appear. Tho objector had ■wished the valuation to bo lixed at £100, £80 of which should bo apportioned to Buchanan and £20 to himself, but as ho failed to put in an appearauoc, it waa al lowed to stand at £65, viz., xdv fcr Buchanan's property and £65 for Gray's. The objections of A. Boardinan, J. Cargo, and E. A. Plumlcy, were adjudged in formal, while that of T. L. Drumniond was withdrawn. The gentleman present at tho conclusion of tho business adjaurned for luncheon to the Ponsonby Club Hotel, where a capital collation had been prepared in HoßtStanford's well-known style.

During the hearing of the Ashburton beer caaes lately, a largo number of labeU were tmptied fram a sack on the Court house floor. The majority of them, how ever, bore an intimation that tho beer they labelled had been brewed and bottled by Wo«d and Co. ; but numerous others bore that the bottles they were intended for contained Bass's Palo India Ale, bottled by a firm in Liverpool, although the mono gram W, and Co., in black aud green, shone out in tha centre. There were many different samples of labols, so that it would have been a very easy matter for tho firm to hate supplied, so fnr as labelling was concerned, beer purporting to bo tb« brand of any brewoty of noto in tho Old Country. Mr Wilding, for defender, said his client had uo desire to conceal ■what was quite well known to a very common trade practice, and he had been guilty of it simply because it was a trade custom. The Bench said the case had been clearly proved. It was the first caso they had heard under tho Act, aud con sidering that Mr Digby had already been heavily fined last weok for other offences nnder this Act (£9O) they were disposed, to be lenient, and would, inflict the minimum penalty of £20. This was the only reason for their leniency, for they looked upon the offence of which he had been proved to have been guilty as one far more henious than any of those for which ho had already been heavily fined, and for which others had that day beon fined. We may mention that by tho 174 th section of the Licensing Act it is enacted that any person using labels on bottles containing liquor, such labels not containing the words " Bottled in New Zealand " and the name of the bottler in legible characters, is liablo to a tenalty of not loss than £20.

THE AUCKLA&P EVETntfO STAR, FBIDAY, MARCH 17.



AUCKLAND SEED DEPOT, 187, QUBEH-STBEET, AUCKtAND. Just Landed from the Orient Company's s.s. Ligubia and PoTosr— A Choioe Collection of BULBS, importod ex jressly for this Market A New acd Choice Collection of Wlower and Vegetable BEKD?, containing the luteet Novelties. English and Amoiican Clovers, Kyograss, Cocksfoot, Prairie, Meadow, Bard, Bhecp?, Narrow-leaved and Fall Feßoulos.PoaPretenßis, Crested Dogstaii, Ribgrass, Creeping Bent Pou Trivialis, Poa Nemoralis, Meadow Fox'i»ii, Yarrow, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Trefollum, and a choioe Sample of Lawn Grass. Aeh Leaf, Fluke, Lapstone, Jacksnns, Ladies' Fingers and Taylor's Kidneys, Schoolmaster, Magnum Bonmn, Suttrm's Rod Sklu, Flour Balls. Pinkeyes. Silver Hklu, American (eariy and late) Koee, BrownhlU's Beauty, and Hobart Towno, Oats, Maize, Barley, Wlient, Bran, Pollard, Chaff,: Rock and Fine Salt. Bonedust and Boneflour of all Grades, and other Artificial Manures. A supplementary Catalogue ot Nursery Stock and Novelties will be issued next month, free on application to THOMAB STEADMAN, Seed Merchant and Nurseryman. To Mr Steadman, Sir,—l have great pleasure In bearing testimony to the superior qualities of the graßs eeed and olovers purchased, from yon last season: they were true to name, fresh, healthy, and vigorous, and thoy have given me great satisfaction,—l am, &c, John Bollard, Whan. To Mr Thomat) Steadman, Fir,--Tho Garden Bonds purchased from you last season have proved good, and given me tho greatest satlaf ao tion.-Oeptal.n Harrison, Poosonby.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, Lots of Fiesh Bargains at Dampler'a. Particulars oo n. | VKT ANTED, Geueral Servant, for a !T? small f<*n!ly; good wages.—Apply at oucO to Mrs Levy, 214, Qaeen-street, \f7'"ANTKl)~at~St. John's College, at V? onoe, thoroughly experienced NurßO, for young children.—For particulars, writo to orciUattheCoUogc. "^"jy ANTED, a respectable Womau as Yf General Servant, where anothor is kopt; rofotenouß required.—Apply to Mrs Si Jackaon. Komuera. \\,' AJXXiiD, a uenerai Servant.—Apply YV to Mia Wakall, Willow Farm, Mount Albert. WANTED, offers (perlb) for about 5 tons clean Newspapers.—Wayto and Co, Qneen-street. ~\kl ANTED, a Youug Man to work on a •■7 farm.—Apply to w. Bafeor.Taakau. *»/■ ANTED, a Baker.—Apply to G. VY Johnston, Union Bakery, Parnell. ANTED, Uy Monday7^~u'eneral Servant, tor Russell.—Apply to Mrs Salmon, at 13r Grant's, Jermyn-strcet. ANTED KNOWN" that Inatal moiits upon |Sawtug Machines must bo paid propiptly,—W. C. T>o::n?s. WANTED, a young Man at oncCj ac cnstomcd io shop work.—Apply to B. Eeevo3. Butcher. Victoria-street. ANTED, for theTwaikato, a Good Tailor, competent to out out and roako uo.—Apply to-morrow, Saturday, to Wiljiam_B.Bririgroan. Upper Qneen-atrpet. WANTED, au Assistant Dressmaker, ako an A plenties to tho dresemttkinpr. — Jipply Mlau Bull, Houniana'd Buildings, Quo9n-atriv:t. \'KTAVT&U, a respectable Girl as Cook, 7 v Mrs J. C Firth, Mount Kden. WANTED, a Carter accustomed to the delivery of merchandise In Auckland. —Apply by latter, enclosing references. Post Offloa, Box Ho. 180. WANTED, Nursery Governess; must be able to t oath and sow well, and ready to help with children generally; good musician proforred.—Apply by letter, stating age, &0., and salary expected, to If.f.T.. Star office. W ANTKD, a General Servant; also, a young Girl ao Nursemaid. References required,—Mrs Waymouth, Manukau Road, Purnell. ______ WANTED, Men able to do Stone Pitching. - Hunt and White, Dook Contraot, North Shore. WANTED, a competent Dressmaker for tho country: must be a good fit—Apply before 10 o'olock Friday and Saturday morning at Madame Bottenclli'o, Vlnoent-itreet. WANTED, a good strong Boy; one able to milk preferred.—Apply to 11. Bpratt, Monnt Albert. '\\ WANTED, 600 Men-Pick and Shovel v » Men, Quarrymen, Hammer and Drill Men, Timber-aqu»rers, Sleeper-getters, iTencera, ud first class Platelayers-for Now England, New South Wales. Two yoars' work. UAVXU PKOUDFOOT WANTED by JLady and Gentleman, Bed-room and Sitting-room, witb board, whom no other lodgers are kept,—Address 3.A., Stab Office. WANT—-), a good General hervant — Apply at the Good Hopo Dining-rooms, WeUcsloy-mreet Kr«» WANTED, a Situation in a Store by a competent Hand—Druga. Glass, China, tlardware, tjtatlonery,l Picture Frames, &0., jtc.—Address J.M.. " Herald" Offlco, Anoklaud. WANi KD, a fcituatiou as Book-kcapcr, Clork, &0,, &o. (town or country); ex lorionced; can be metal in a storo.—Addro&B 1.M.. " Horald" Otace. ANTED, Everyone to Buy oue of J. Hoapo'a Cheap Umbrellaß from 2a up; ithur extra Choitp Lines.—Upper bymonds itreet. \»J" ANTED, a Light Thorough _raco * V Conoh, to carry 6 paßßonßora; must bo n ftood ropiiir.—Apnly Cousins and Atkin. ANTKD, Sousiblo Buyers to pay Cash and obtain tho Brat Value for iTom.y at Allou's Uiapory Warohouae. (Jhoice Uillinory at South Island prices. \\J ANTKD to LET, a throe-roomed Vv CottßKO within throe minutes wnlkof Jueon-strcot.—For address apply Star OIUoo. \\{ ANTED KNOWN—That J.Gilmour, V V of Upper Hymoads-stroLt. baa oponed ils now premises with a L>>rgo Stock of Drapery, Clothing, &c. ANTKD KNOWN —The Fresh llurff-ina include a largo varloty of Iheup Booia at Damplor's Wtikoflold-stroot Ihop. . WAN IED KNOWM, that Mrs Carter, of Vlctorla-etreot, is now selling Coraots it 2* 9d and 3d 0J: bandeomo Kmbroldory Trim ning, 3Jd and (id ; rich Krlngo, 6d; Beaded do., a 3d: Black Lußtrot, fld and la 4d ; Wools. 2s Gd >or lb; Whlto and Coloured Twist, from 2d per 'ard :Scarf Tloa. In per yard.-J. Cartor. ■*■»/• ANTISD KNOWN-The Lust Week V v for t.bo Salo o£ tho Salvage Stock of Jntlery. — Thomas Samuel. 48. Queen-Btrcot, ipuoslto Now Zealand Fngnrancn IltilldlnOT. ANTKD KNOWN, tnat i am now Selling overy description o£ China, Jlaos, and harthpnw.'ire rlioipnr ell round thun my uthor bLop in th<; trudo. Vttaee and China trnaments conßldeißbly buiow town prices. )ni trial will provn t,iii>frtct.—Note tho address: t. A. Uonmnn, Kar«nf,nhape Koad opposito Hotel. AiNTED KNO v, N — Four Weeks must Clear Out the Wholn Stook of rioots and Shoes at p.ny uilce. L»aB« oxpirea list of March.—VT. Johnston. Victorlajtrco2.__ WANTED KNOWN—Last Week but Onoc.f Ton.)lin"on'g Ol^nrr.uce Drapery : Ifl In tho P. ailo^od off roiiar.«l prlreß. \\f aWIBD K.NUWN, tliat "Coni *f ferine." the r:wr.tinospboric purifier, 9 a very pleasant, atl well us tuorounhly rolioblo [Jlslnfectant, and should bo nsed in ovory house n any neighbourhODii whero Bcarlet fever axiata. Price la 3U per tin at oarduurt TCnxlish t'harmaoy, 184 Qaoen-Btreet, Auoltlnnd. XTSJ ANTED, Lovers of Good J'ea to try VT> tho Teas on at the Royal Toa Mart [It. F/onoh. Grocer and Tea Dealer. Kuranga liapo Koad). rtnleiidid values In Uciiiural Gat terioß and Provisions. Onr mixtures anablond of Toss glvo guiioral BAtisfaotion, and Ghonld no tried by all. Prices: Congou. Is 6d. Isßd, la lOd; Special Mixtures, trom 2s: the Excelsior Mixture at 2s !od_. _^__ W" ANTED KNOWN, that our firm, "The Royal Sewing Maohino Co.. Umitefl," are manufacturing " BICYCLK3 f'TRIOYOLBS," Bad we will take orders »t ftiftiloh prices.-W. U. BHAKKSPKAR and Do., oppoaiio tiu3 Market, Queon-atreet, Auck land. ANTED KNOWN—That Kobley' Celebrated Digestive Meal for Porridtth in a preparation only known to the nndorelsnod. Taken la conjunction with uobloj'a Superior DlKOßtlvo Brown Bread, is a sn>e remedy for Dy»ip«psia.—Ji Robley, Grey-street. • m/ANTED KJSUWN—Tnat tn e «ew Vt Zealand Timber Company are Boiling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at the very loweel rates. Very superior White Kauri, from onr new bush, just opened. WANTED KNOWN- A careful wife can easily mend tho Ladios' AuokUnd made Boots, now Bailing for la 6d the pair, at W. H. DampiorAi, Wakeflold-atreet frhop. WANTED KNOWN that the Victorian Loan and Discount Agoney'o Advertise mont appears on 4th cage. 9th column, 'iftf ANTKD KNOWN, that JTMEL- V t DRUM. Bootmaker, Shortland-atroet, Auokland, is calling special pabllc attention to hiß Cußtom Work, itepairsneatly done Boots BrcwN and PitaaKD and Madb to Ohdeb. A trial roapootfnlly solicited.—J. MKLDRUM. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Mltchel eon & Co.. No. 19. Quoen-atieat Wharf, are selling Maize, Oata, Bran, Sbarus, Flour, Oatmeal. &0., fee, at lowest market raten. «.a; ANTED KNOWN, tuns you can V v Dress woll lor a small weekly payment by goln(*to Munro and Mllbgan. Uoo advortlso mont on front page. WANTED to Sell, Mixed Faints In gallon Una; K%url Oil, 2/S per gallon; Priming Paint, 6/6 per gallon.-Atkinßon & Co., Frenman'B Bay; Wholesale Agents, Messrs X, Portor & Co. , WANTED KNOWN, that Mr George Cuckson, having recently arrived from England, has taken new and commodiona promlaeß in Ilobson-stroot, and at top of Wol- Hnßton-Btroot. and is now selling very oheap Karthenwaro and Glass, all gooda of English manufacture, being imported by the proprietor. Inspection invited. — Note the Address —G. Cuchson. WANTED KNOWN—That Munro and MilUgan havo Romovod from Karanga hape Road to Larger and more Centra Promises in Bobson-stroot, near Wellington streot. WANTED, Ladies to know that as wo are enlarging onr premises and making room for New Goods to arrive, wo will 801 l the balance of our Summer Stock of Millinery, Flowers, Feathers. Dross Materials. Prints, &0., at Coßt Price.—Wm. H. Smith, corner Queen street and Alexandra-street (opposite Army and Navy Uoto). \\T ANTKD KNOWN.—That W. H" V* SHAKESPKAR & Co, opposite the Market, Quoen-Btrcet. Auckland, sre tho Solj Aqbnts for tho " UOMKBTIC," the best of al Sewing Maohlncs; ami iivo aiso aelllng Gennlnt "HOWK," and othor makes, at 25 per ceni lower than any other rtcak-wi. WAJNXED KNOWN —That tnc Auckland Timber Company (Limited) are Manutacturera of all description of Good 3 with Buparlor Maohinery and doopatoli.—Workß Cnatom-hoogo-street West VVANTUD Known—That VI. HavvKes V V wood, Hobaon-Btreot, has ths Cheauos Hardware >v town. Enbank'a Stay Nails, 3 inol light, 3d; Knd 2J i;ioh, at !!Jd porlb; Light Wir. Nails (IJ inch, 2 inch, 21 inch), at 3d por lb flooring Biftds (nil sizes), at 2d par lb; Bolle Rivets, 18spor cwt; Anchors, 53 perowt; Shi: I Chains, Us por owt (teateti). WANTED KNOWN —Music, Music Musio.—The Piano Musio ordered b mo from Knaland nan arrived; all 3d aud 6 each. Particular attention this time is oalle to tho Standard Popular Songß, whioh X hay specially ordered from list; Ist and 2nd Violi String** Id; 3rd and 4th ditto. 6d.-W. i. DAMPIKU, Hobaon-street, Wakofleld-stroo ana City Markot. WANTED KNOWN, that H. WaITE ffrnlt Tics are i-.cikno-wleaged to be tt bent, over introducd in the colony. They r ooivud a first priKO at the Agrioultural Bho held at Kllerslie on the 9th November, 1881. recipe is issued to oach parohaaor, wn<a tl maker's name is stomped on evory lid. Sold I aU Ironmongers, and at the f aotory. Hlgh-Btree next City Council Chambers.—E, WAITJ wt iiMtUa mi. zt«taU Xtowalth.



Wanted. _ WANTED, by a Young Lady, a Situation as Barmaid—town or country. —Apply to JK. this office. ANTED, a Strong Lad.—Apply this OfflOßi WANTED, a Large Unfurnished Front Room, with fireplace.—Apply by letter to Central, thia office. VVr ANTED, a good Barmaid for .Private V V Bar.—Apply at onco Exchange Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs f/Doksey, Post-office Grocery Btore, Mount Kden Koad. AJNXUJJ KNOWN—Xliat Professor Gusaoott is tbe only Original and Practi ml American Herbalist In the Colony, and also the moat expensive man to do business with. He requires no information; he can deolde at a jlance the diagnosis of the OBse, thereby reliev es? the natlent of a great deal of nervousness md hesitation. Try and disprove thia if you jan W ANTED KNO WN. LAST TWO WEEKS ow Q m J£ ROOK EB' 3LEARING-OUT SALE. GREAT BARGAINS I ! CALL EARLY 11 ! CT>ROOKKS,)"BLUE BOOT" (opposlto • IJKOOKKS,; Garliok&CranweU'e, QUEEN-STKI3BT. \T|7 rANXJiDKNUWN.-Justarriv i !d,s.B. V t Garonno, a splendid lot of choic Uleo ?raphD,Children'oToyßooksfromideaen,C.ooka, Photographs, Stationery, Mechanical figures md General (fancy Goods. Ex Coromandel— Splendid let of Toys, the best la lines we have aver hod.—C. W. Goodßon, in thanking hie numerous customers for their patronage hav ing established by demonstration their appreci ation of his efforts to supply a need in this In creasing city, would intimate hlsli'tcntlon, in nriiar that ho may be ablo to maintain his posi tion as taking the lead in the AuoKland fancy trade, of visiting England during the winter months, and making his own selection of goods For the coming soason, thereby Imparting a {nowledgo of the present requirements of the ;rado to his buyer who is constantly on the mar tet.—Goodson's London Arcade. J! O REPORTERS. WANTED for the "Wellington Evening ?OBt," a REPORTER. Conßtaat employment f competent. BLUNDELL BROS., Wellington. rO BOOTMAKEKS.-Wanted a Good Man, far Women's and Men's best work. -Apply at one to if. Stephens, 130, Queen tree*. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. CADKTSHIP. Harbour Board Ofllco. Auckland, February 22,1852, Applications will bo received at this office until L'UKHI->AY, the 2lfjt Maroh, at noon, for the ipDOlctmont of Cadet for the Kngineer depart nent. Tha Cadetship Is tenable for five years, ntltling tho holder to an allowance at the rate if £20 for tho Urstt, £40 for tho eoconi, £75 for ho third. £120 for tho fourth, and £150 for the lfth year: Conditions, subjocta for examinations, etc, nay bo obtained upon application at this office. F. K. COMPTON, Chairman. Lost and Found. LOST, a Fox Terrier Slut, black spot on the car.-Flnfler rowarded by applying to fisher and Co. LOST, on Thursday, at Newmarket, or at Mr Buckland's Sale Yards, Remnera. lftoon £1 notoa.-Klnder handsomely rewarded m returning same to Mr Carter, Butcher, Wei oslny-Btreet. LOST, on 14th, Gold «carf Pin, between Queen ar.d Groy-stroets.—loa reward by oaving li at Thomas Teaadale, Baker, Grey itrcot. FOUNiJ, an Overcoat.—The owner can havo the same by applying at second iouso from Kmplre Hotel, Nelson-street, and mylnK expenses. STRAYED, from Cox's Creek, on the 6th Maroh, 1832. a Roan Cow, just at the jalving.—Any person giving information con joining the earne. will receive 10s reward at Mrs Cambpell'e, Wellington-street. Oalis. OATKIOT GOID MINING COM~. JL i'ANY (LIMITED). A Call of Twoponco per Share on tke Com pany's capital has this day been mado by the Ltirootora payable to tho Manager at the Com- SSS SS&^aSSSS o Dnß^e nSeSS; the 12th day of Manager. Auckland, 16th March, 1882. mHE NORTHERN BOOT AND SHOE JL MANUFACTURING COMPANY Notlco is heroby given that a Call (the third) of 2s Cd por share haa beon made by the Direc tors, payable to the undersigned, at tho Com pany's Office 17. Wyndbauvstreot, on MOJ.- DAY. tho 17th AptlL thomashoDG3ON> Secretary. Dividends. . » I V ID END. HOMB RULE GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITBD.) The Bhare Register will bo Closed tom Marob 20 till March 23, on whioh latter date a Dividend n One Shilling per Share will be payable at the uompany's offloe, New Zealand fnsuranoe Balldlngß AuekUnd. DoNNBLLi Manager. Auckland, Maroh 17,1831. Bankruptcy fflotiofcs. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matterof " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the several amend ments thereto, and o£ the Bankruptcy of Frederick AkCH.RD, lately of Uie Wharf Hotel, Auokland, in the Prpvin olal Dietriot of Auokland. Now Zealand, Publican, now out otbuslneßS, a Debtor. Notlco Is hereby given that a General Meeting Of the Creditors of the Bald Frederlok Arohard will bo hold in the Buildings pt the Supreme Court-house, Auokland, on THURTMY, the 23rd day of Maroh, 1882. at the hour "■ 1 1 o'olook n the forenoon, to reoelve my neyort and grant tho said Dobtor an O:dcr ot Disoharge ndor the provisions of the f nld Aots. Dated at Auckland, this 17th day of Maroh, 1882' THOS. MACFFAELANB, Trustee, Htjqheb and Geobgs, Bhortland-streot, Auckland, Solicitors for tho Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Beveral Acts amend Ing the same, and of the Deed ot Asßign ment of Gkoeqk Edward Thorn. Notice Is hereby given that on WEDNES DAY, the fifth day of April. 1882, at 11 o'olool a.m or the first day thereafter that the Courl shall sit, an application will bo made to tht juprome Court of Now Zealand, at Auokland sitting in Bankruptcy, for a declaration of th( complete exeoution of a oertain Deed of Assign ment, msde the 21th day of February, 1882 )otwoen George Edmund Thorn. Of Tauplrl, li ho Provincial District of Auckland am Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, of ttt flret part; Nathan Alfred Nathan, and Thoma Morrin, both of Auokland, in the said Colony Merchants, of the second part; and all th i Crortitora of tho eaid Georgo Edward Thorn, o i the third part: and filed in tho Baid Snprem Court on the 27th day of February, 1882. am whioh said Deed was assented to, in writing, o; tho 10th day of March, 18S2. Dated at Auokland, this 17th day of Marcl 1 18t2' HUGHES & GEORGE, Solicitors for the Trustees. ; ~ Tenders^ 1 tt-akaNGAHAPE DISTKIC'i ) Tenders will bo received up to 4 p.m. o 7HUKSDAY.23cd instant, at our Office. Coli • nlal Bonk, for the following Works : j l Erection of Culvert In Dublin-street. 2 Formation of Upper Queen, West, as i Edwin-Btroets. 8 Plane and specifications may be seen at ot * office. BOYLAN & LUNDON, ;, Engineers! 3 qn o CONTR AC T O R 1 >• "Tendnrs will bo reoeivefi until noon of WK " NKi DAY, March 22nd, for Shifting and Altei A. tiocs to Weeloyan Parsonuße, PonßOnby. l * EDWARD BARTLBY, 7 Arehlteot For mtinvatum, tec FireHPWti



To liat m o l_ c t. GENTLEMAN'S COMMODIODB RKBI- 1 DBNOK (new) of eight rooms, situated in 1 Princea-Btreet, Albert Park. Situation exotl lent • cas and water laid on; plunge and shower batlw; convenient detached offloes.- Apply to W. Beaumont, Star oflloe. mO LET, at Ponsonby, a Five-roomed I Cottage, with gas and water, oorner pf Melford-street and Dedwood Terraoe.-Apply J. Swales. . TO LET, Furnished Bed and Sitting room combined ; with fireplace; Bultablo for one or two Wends.-Apply.3oo, Queen-street, Bide door. Alexandra-street, mo LET, for a term, th&t Old cstablisl ed I Business known as "R. Duffy's Hayand Corn Store and Grooery Shop," at the top 01 Hobaon-Btreet ____ TO LKT, a detached Six-roomed Bouse, In Graf ton Road.-Enquire of Mr Beale, Oraftonßoad. O~L)ST, a Cottage, Stable, and Large Yard, at present occuplod as a wood and coal yard in Upper Pitt-street; and also «. Cottage of 1 Rooms with Sclllion attachoci, recently erected (4 doora from Excolßior llall). In Kast-street, Nowton,—Apply to Thos. Hayes, Pitt-Btreet. rf\O LET, in Hobson-street, neareorner JL of Cook-street, a Shop and uwelling- House, occupied at preßont by a fruiterer.— Apply to Thomaa Conbtable. TVXO LEX, In the beat business part of JL Queen-street, a Now bhop, having a frontage of U ffiet and a depth of. 60 feet, and two large Showrooms ovorhoad, enoh 50 feet by 28 feet-Apply to Wllltum fiatirr.y, Draper end Clot.hlor. X7S. 180. and IS2. Qumn-ntrcot. rtHO LKT, Cmuea in Queen-street, Up- I etalrs and Down-staira.—Apply Mutual Life Association of Australasia, No. 81, Queon- Btreet. rpo iiET, a Bakers Shop nnd Oven, in I Wellington-strct, now in tbo occupation of Mr J. Uamilton.-Apply to Jr. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. rriOLET, a Brick Bakehouse and Oven I (nearly new), in Rutland-Btreet, off Wake fiold-street; rent, £1 per woek.—Apply to F. A. White. r HAO LET, a Kamily Kestdcnce containing i. 10 room*, with suitable outbulldinga, on the Now North Uoad: poasoojlon given Imme diately.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. rjHO LET, a six-roomed House in St. L George's Bay Koad, Parnell.-Apply to R, Koala and Son, m o l E X. To Let, the Three-story Building <rt present being erected, adjoining Theatre Royal, Vio torla-street. Very suitable for a wholesale or manufacturing badness. fc __ For Sale. iflOR SALE, a Compact Little General " Business, just off Queen-street; suitable for a woman : vary little cash wanted,— Address, Box 230, P.O. ROUKY NOOK, NEW NORTH KOAD.—Houses and Allotments.—As the Sale la proceeding rapidly, and a considerable number ot Allotments have already been dis posed of, early application should be made at my oflloe, where plans can be seen and partlcu lars obtained.—F. G. Ewihston. OEVONPORT, — Handsome and Con venlent Villa of Six rooma, healthiest position in the district; for sale or to let. Build ing allotments on the main road, 15s por loot.— B, Tanner, 32, Queen-street. ■ _ PIANOS FOR SALE, very cneap, just opened, In handsome oases (iron framed), extra bolted, and with all the latest improve ments. Persona In want of a really good instra ment would gave many pounds by seeing the nbove, whloh are now on view. Second-hand Piano, £20. Pianofortes tuned from 6s.—l hcs. 11. Webb, Oak Cottage, Hobeon-etreot, nearly opposite Mr Minetti's, Baker. N.B.—Name on entranoe gate. XBON BEDSTEADS, Single and Double. JL A very oheap shipment ex Crownthorpa on sale, wholesala and rotalU—Direct Supply fa tore. 249, Queen-street. rpHK undersigned having suffered a light 1 attack ol paralysis, wants to sell out his entire stock of Glassware, Crookery, and Tin ware. No reasonable offer refused for the whole stock or for small paroels.-J. W. HNGLER, Little Bazaar, Weliesley-Btreot. mo gjkocjsrs and others. The Stock In Trade, and Good-will of a 1 Groosry Business, in Queen-street, having a Good Cash Turn-over; for Immediate sale, and cheap.—For further particulars apply to D. F EVANS, Estate Agent, Qneen-Btreet. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTING IN A FIRST - CLASS HOTEL PROPERTY AT CAMBRIDGE. FOR SALE, •Xho LEABK of the NATIONAL HOTEL, Cam bridge, together with the Furniture and every thing appertaining to the Property. Immsdiate possession can be given. This Hotel la probably doing the Largest Business in the Waikato, and la replete with Every Convenience For [further particulars, apply to Mr Auduß Raynes, the present proprietor, or to EDWARD LEWIS, Custom-house-street, Auckland, H^IRST-CLASs BUSINESS OPENING. We have a capital COUNTRY BUSINESS placed in our hands for disposal, either by Bale of freehold or on lease at a very moderate rent, if in tho latter case £250 capital would bo ample. The premisos are eituato in tho centre of a pros perous township, and are with every conven ience, in addition to a General Storokoeplng Busi ness, now averaging £70 per wook, thero is a I JJafeery and suitable promlsen for a Batcher's ,uhop, which can bo sub-lot or carried on in con nection with the Btore. In the bands of a Broady and energetic man, with business capabilities, this is a rare chance for a start. Satisfactory reasons given for its disposal by present owner. Further particulars On application. L. D. NATHAN & CO. OALE OF KISSINGTON ESTATE, k HAWKK'd BAY. XX SMU\ ACRES IN FARMS OF FROM OOjWvU 330 acres to 5,470. PLANS AND FULL PAUTICULABS OBTAINABLE FROM MR. HICKSUN, G. N. L. A. gJEST NEWCASTLE COALS HOUSEHOLD & BLACKSMITHS', Ex ' GAZBLL.' Now Discharging. t . Also, LOOAL COALS AND FIREWOOD (Lowkh Ratkb) DELIVERED IN TOWN OR COUNTRY. W. & G. WJNSTONE. For continuation, sec Mrat Page). WaJkato Advertisements. t3A«I>BS S V O. »3 HAMILTON, Have Opened Out, In their New Store, a Maqnifioent Assobtmbnt or CHINA. GLASSWARE, TOILKTWAKI VASES, LOOKING GLABSES, So.. &o» &o, SANDES & CO., HAMILTON. Agenta Anokland Kvitwmo Siak. U» KDWARD'S COAOUBB It) XH] J5. QOLDFIKLD.-TIME-TABLE. Leaving Hamilton for To Aroha every Tuei day, Thursday and Saturday. Leaving Te Aroha for Hamilton on Monda; Wednesday, and Friday. peolaliCarriages provided to Order. B. EDWARDS Llvcrv and Bait Stables Hamilton ! WinUHAI. U O X X 1 jj| CAMBRIDGS ■ Humorous improvements and additions havln : been completed, this Hotel now affords : the best aooommodatlon to Visitors > and Tourists. J Spaolons Sample Rooms have been provide for Commercial Travellers, I First-class BilUard Table under tho Hupeil i b uuwji«o^ ndenca Qf fl careful Mark,*, s /GUIDES FOX "XOUKISXI 8 Arrangements have been made so that Guldi t for Vteltow to tho Hot lakes are avail e able upon uhort notice. a ingtrnstlon by post or telegraph promptly attended to. >. AUDUS RAYHJB, S, Pbopriktor riIKLEGRAi'H JLINK UJf CO ACHE W. K. OARTim; COACHES will Inrn to 7 tollowlngltlme-tablo, carry ng H.M.s mall :— Leaven Cambridge for Hamilton daily, 8.30 a.m. v Leaves Hamilton for Cambridge dally, 0- arrival of Train, 2.30 p.m. Leaves Te Aroha tor Hamilton at 10 a, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (l Leaves Hamilton for To Aroha ut 8 . Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ~ Booking .Office: Gwynne's Hotel. Hamllto lr W. K. CARTER, Coach Propriety Livery and Bait Btablaa, Cambridge, fith March 1881. 8. i p. "Epi'BOM HOUSE SKMINAB '** Easter Term commonoes April 17. Miss Donovan will open a Dwo'nglOUai • I the large new Schoolroom, for^Adults wone, — I FRIDAY EVENING. April Slit. For ten ' apply tQ Nre etaddard.



Publio Notices. mAKA UNA LAKE. New Tims Taiile. On ana after MONDAY, tho 13th Maroh, the Coach -will run as follows :— From Devonport: From Takapima: 7.23 am 815 a m 9 30 a m 10.15 a in 11.30 am 1215 p m 2.30 p m 3.16 p m 1.20 p m 5.15 p m SUNDAYS: 11am 11.45 am 2.30 p m 3,15 p m 1.30 p m 6.15 p m Faro eaoh way—One SnitLWO. OLIVKB MAYS. Proprietor. "Jm- o^ x i c ~~a I boz to inform my Customers and the Qenoral Public that 1 navo Dißposed of my Bueinees to Mr B. Wsbor, and solicit for him a continuance of tho patronage and Bupport bo long accorded to me. THOS . HOLMag . WITH reference to the above, I be(? to Btate that no efforts will bo wanting on my part to merit a continuation of the favours con ferred upon my piedectssor, G. F I~~S H E B, ALL SOItTS STORE, Upper Sxmondb-btkeict. March 6,1882. FU BL I C KOTICE TO MY NtJMBHOUS CUSTOMERS ANO FRIKND3. On and after 10th March, my Establishment wUI be CLOSED at 8 o'clock p.m.; Saturdays, 9 p.m. J. WILLIAMS, TAILOR, &c, Victoria-street West. KUQIiISLTHm TU K. T. WAR hUOi. BSQ.. CHAIRMAN OF THL" NKWTON HIGHWAY BOAHU. We, tho undersigned Eatepfiyers and Best dents, request you to call a Publio Meeting of the Batepayers in the Newton Highway District as soon tut posß'blo. Business:—Bo Richmond Road, and to ro oelve Beport of Depmtation In connection with the same. We remain, Yours respectfully, W. J. Andrews A. J. Holland W. A. Smith Robert Lainiz Kdward Buokly John W. Porter J. Porter Alexander Donald. IU reply to the above requisition, I hereby convene a Public Meeting of the Katepayois, to be held at Warnock Bros' Factory, Coxe's Creek, on FRIDAY, the 21th Bt"at7t3oP#KbßEET. T. WABNOCK. Chairman, WKEDK. WHITE HEAD'S 1? RETAIL TEA ADVERTISEMENT. FINEST CHINA TEA SIFTINGB, 1/4 per lb. Selected from the London market, and re markably cheap. Gives a strong, thick, and pungent liquor. CHOICEST PURE FIRBT CBOP BROKEN PAN YON G CONGOU. This Tea tor value in the cup is worth pence per pound more money. Price, 1/6 per lb. The like rarely comes into this market. A SPLENDID DARJEELING FLAVOURED MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Puro India and China Teas. Price, 1/8 per lb. "TEA KXTRA.ORDINARYI' The ready sale this Tea commands proves it worthy the name. Price, 2/ per lb, "FAMILY MIXTURE." A blend of extra highly cured tat orcp India aid Chlnn, Teas; will carry well, and im prove with lengthened brewing in the pot, and prove itself an economlo high-class Family Tea. Prioo, 2/6 per lb. "VERY RICH DEEP BROWN TEA.' A combination of some of tho purest, the strongest, and the richest flavoured Teas imported. Give it a trial. Price, 3/ per lb. 90 BOXES "FOCK OAN PEKOE TEA." About the Finest Importation of the Season. Price, 28/ per box, Feedbt. Whitehead, whole ale and retail tea dealer, VIdTOBIA-STBKBT. AUCKLAND. npHB NEW riUIUOINQ SOCIETY. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA NENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, OOHNKR OV QUEEN-STREST and VULCAN LANE, Ml classes art Invited to take np Invostma Shares, payments weekly, intercut remunera- LOANS granted on security of Freehold oi Leasehold Property for the purposo of Buying, Buiqdks, &0., la Buniß of £20 to £5000, repay able—for every WOO advi.coed—at the foilowinp scale, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly metal ments;— Repayments Per Repayments Per extending ovor Weok. extending over Weok, s. d. 5 years .. 1510 7 years .. 8 ! i years .. 12 6 8 years .. 7 ; 6 years .. 10 5 10 yuara „ 6 I SPiSCIAL FACILITIKB firo given to Hot rowers for paying off part principal money and reducing weeKly payment, or tho v/holo Bum may be paid off at bdj timo—the Society grant in« übeeal DiaaouKT. . GEQRG3! FIiASHR. Manager. JUST RECEIVED — Alfkkd BikdS Bakins Powdkb, Custahd Pownßß, and BL4HO Manok Powder. Custard Powder, for making Custards without eggs; choice ano delicious, Blano Mange Powder, for making the most delicious Blauo Mange with little trouble and a trifllns; oast; to be obtained in the ollowing flavours:—Vanilla Almond, Straw >erry. Raspberry, Chocolate, Coflee. anc Almond. Saklng Powder for Bread, Pastry Cakes, Plum Puddings, &o. Its effocts are cur prising, aa It imparts a lightness, wholeaomc ness, and sweetaess that oannot be otherwise produced. - Testimonials From Captain Si) r. L. MoCUntook, R.N., Franklin Eipeaitlor Arotlo Yaoht Fox) Sept 21, 1869; from th< emigration Conimlsaioners, Westminster, lon don, S.W., June fi; from the War Office London; a Certificate from the Admiralty jondon, Feb. S. Agent for Anokland i ROBBRT BBWj GBOOSB &0., VWrOHIA-STBBKT. /"IAPTAiN WM. ASHBY, of the firn \J of Wm. Ashby & Co.. Bishopsgate-street London, returns by the next outgoing mail Maroh the 2Sth. Can be seen at the offloe o Messrs Hay te Buchanan. South British Insui anoe Bolldlngs, Queen-street, where arrange ments can be made for the Purchase of al classes of Goods in the Boat Markets. W. A. & Co., who are Licensed Passag Brokers and Agents for all lines of Steamei and Sailing Vessels to the Colonies, having ha large London experi»noe, Passages for friend can b» arranged for on the most favourab! terms. . -vpLSON.STREEI SCHOOI An Evening Class is held on Mondays, Wei nesdays, and Fridays; commencing at 7,30 p.E Terms, &o>, on application at the School. T^rOTICB of Application for Temporal 131 Transfer of License to Purchaser i Licenced Premises—l, Cornelius McManus, ■ Auokland, being the holdor of a Fubiioiu Lloense in respect of the houeo and premlsi situate at Grey-street, in the Borough of Auo; land, known as the Crown Hotel, do here! giro notice that I desire to obtain, and wi forthwith apply to the Lioenslng Committee i have the said License Transferred Temporari to Thomas Bealy, to whom I liavo assigned tl Lease of the said House and Premises. Date this 15th day of Maroh. 1882.-COBNELID MoMANUS. IVTOTICB.—Qko. Bishop begs to infori J3I the Pnbllo that ho has Opened tho Premises situated at tho Koot of Grey-Btroet, doors from tho Market Hotel, n i General 7zi and Osbtbe Salook.-GBORC;B BIBBOP. \T OTICB. — Allotments Bought w i3l Houses Built on the Woekly Payme System.—C. Layer, Eyber Past.. O OWNERS OF COASTERS. Constant freight open for a vessel of abo thirty tons register.-Apply Kidd's Commerci Hotel. IJAKGAIMS. — Velveteen and Sati L> 2s 6d; Silk Gloves three pair,',ls; B\a< Falli, *d; Crape Trimmings, Is per doze Boots, 13 and 1, Ss 9d; Hat Ornaments, Id; SI Fringe, 6s 6d; Trimmed White Hats at cot Boots, i to 6,3s Bd.-Mre Whitehead, Mlllim Karangahape Koad. Newton. em-n £\ TO fcIO.OOO LENT ou Buildl 3b JL" Society principles, or on other ten to suit borrowers. Mortgages nnd Loans nei Mated. See list of Prcpertlos for sale on font page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposll for Investment. —C. Williamson, La' Kfltato and Financial Again. Vulcan Lima. 3« ~~ A ÜBTRIAN BKNT WO „ T B. rr nnmrfjl •'*■ Oane Chairs, Anßtr 123 Quflf niS BontwoodOane Couches i 123, Queen-grxeet. LouiJKegi Atlatrtan u entw , Cane Rooking Chairs. ALNUT DBAWII , , , , ~.„.„ ROOM SUITES ih Qnam stort' silk ' Taroatry, Rep. and ( Lj.yneen-street, j^,^ Walnut Tab)eß> wj _ noU) and Cautorburya. S ~ "\i-AHOGANY, CKD t t* h nnnirw •"-*• Rimu, and Kanrl 1 'h. m (lnfifln P w«-;< lag-room Buii«s in Lfiat: he I33,«ueen-Btreei, HftlrololJli pnd &mall Cloth. a* TRON Halt-Tostcr E t s- rr nnmrv -*• eteads, Iron French B 123.Quoen- a tceet. B B S i g£ nSdbw Cb ,m BjdßteadjßjronC:o«e ; ___ =p"ATHNT aprinjr Kol T. fis H. COOKE, X BlindH and Venot TiaRPSTtS. Jlearthrti t *-tt rnOKK \J Linoleum, Fioorolc =S — TT IBKKAti DISOOUNI' 'V nnr>T2ir -Ll Gash Punihwers. ' ' Ta&P' CO9S goods delivered fiw iv to cation. fin "" TJBDROOM SfURNITC °n T. ft H. COOKK, Xj la Choice Mottled Ke ia, Qoeen-fltzeet. Wardrobe8 t ßedsteadß.W



Publio Notices. __ vrOTICE. -CAUTION, others, and representing himself as being: to ray employment. Such statement being fa'se,* v caution persons against giving him Credit. 110 iv in novjw employed by me, nor oonmotea . with tho Firms I represont-Kdwin Legfge, Agent (or Andoreon & Co.. Oamaru and;^ Done din: artl U. Anderson, Dunodln, Millers ana Grain Merohanta. __ eABKY KORAN'S HOLIDAY, and how lie spent it. Chapter 1.-See'1 New J Zealand Froo Preßß," November 18ch, IBM. rf. Prlca Twopence. , f GMILLS'S Rope . Factory, Howe • street (successor to W. J. Wae), Kopr, LJno and Twiue Manu'.actnrer. having en larged tho abovo premises. Is now prepared to sou nt Lowestjw«iJjlo_Pfioeß ! li/Tourrr albert wbslsyan Jj/JL CHURCH. THE FOUNDATION STONE OV TUB NKW OHUECH Will IX3 laid by Mrs A. K. TATMn, Cn TUESDAY NEXT, the 2lßt taut., at 4.30 o'clock, When Offerings will be proseirtod. A TKA MEETING will afterwards be held in the Pablio UalL At tho cloao of which MUBIOAL BELBO 1 1ONb nod SPEECHES will bo glreu. To» on iho tables at 6.30. Foeolftl Omnlbnsea will leave the Union Bank at 7 and G o'oloofe, .cumins at the closerf *ha weetinK. 'ilio ordim.ry 'iiucoa at 4.80 and f o'clock respectively. Ticketa may he obtained from MoaBTS Kdson or MoMaeter. Cordials, etc. fBiHE AUCKLAND ABATED J 1. WATER CO., Coknbb or Wbllkslb* AND AtBKUT-BTBEKTS ; MANAGES, MB .GKO. GLEDUIIA, Wholesale Only. The above Company In commencing business teg to inttoiato that it is their Intention to Munufactuie a flrst-olßßa article, at the lowest poesiblo price, and being In possession of ap pliances, which no other.'flrm In the trade possess, they can, with confldenoei defy cam petition, as the f oUowing prices will prove i- Prioeß from and after February X, 1881. fl B. a loe (in large quantities, per agreement), * 8 Crated Waters, Lemonade, "Boa£ water, Glngor-ale, Glnaer Beer, Haspberryade, Tonlo-water, at per dozen „ .. - - -„, - °* B Lemon Cordial, Peppermint do. Clove do, Raspberry do, at per dozen.. - 016 0 Ginger Wine, per dozen .. - -J * « Singer Wine (in bulk), per gallon .. 010 8 Quinine Wine, per dozen _ - - j, 8 LWjuice Cordial, per doicen .. - 018 0 Saraaparilla, per dozon .. - ~ ii n Stoußhton Bitters, per dozen _ ••},;!{ Orange Bitter*, per aozen .. - -. lw v Four shillings In the ponnd, or twenty per cent, discount will be allowed off the above prloes for cash, or if the account in paidon tit before tbo 16th day of eaoh month. « aooounta ure not paid botore that date, the fuU amount WCo™S^u e stomere will be suppUeal at tte above prices, but all paoking, cases, and bottlee will bo charged for, and a reasonable bUowmum wui be made for caseß when returned, according to their condition. Bottleß and Btoppew when returned will be allowed for at market prioee. Particular core will bo taken in packing goods. Customers are particularly requested to advise the return-of empty bottleß by post-card, or otherwise, for oaces frequently dißappeai! ta^a most myßterlouß manner (com the Auoklana WAU rbottles not returned wUI be oharged. aa at market prices. _ Meetings. YOUNG MEN'S CHBISTIAK ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of Members wM be held in the Rooms of the Association on FBIDAX, MarohU. Tea at a.30 in the Soolal-room. Business: To receive Annual Report, eleot Office-bearers, &o. A fuU attendance earneßtly^nestefl.^ Hon. Sen. Board ana residence. a HOD Accommodation for Boarder* by applying at Byrne's Grooery Store, Kyber Fttsa Koad. . /IUVKKWUiC XJUUWJSJS HUl'Mi, VT HOBSON-STBEET. Board and IjOdoino__. ._--..20a per Week SINGUS KOOM «, - - - - - - ■• *6S. Auctions. \ TW-OXICE OF REMOVAL. : (Jabriel > JLjKWis In returning thanks to his Friends and tho ' Publio generally for past favours, begß to ta , form them that, in order to afford him a better Opportunity to HXaiBIT MEBCHANDIBK ABOUT TO BE OFFERED TO PUBLIO i COMPETITION, OB FKI7ATE BALK, he • has taken those I COMMODIOUS AUCTIOK ..ROOMS 1 (Next above Messrs Etone Broa, and directly Opposite Kejsrs 'I'hornton, Smith, and Firth's SloutMUlb), LOWER Q'JEEN-STREET, Where, in future, his business of an AUC i TIONEER AND GENERAL COMMISSION '< AGUiNT will be carried on. ; G. h. aoaures those who may confide Goods to him for Sale, that no exertion on his part shall • be wanting to farther thoir interests, \ Account Sales Pbomptly Fubnishbd ! Advances Made oh Merchandise fob • Bona Fiok Sale. Auckland, March 17,1882. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, ' TO BOOT AND SHOE MANUFAG- I TUREKS, CITKBIERS, AHD j LEATHER SELLERS. ['. GABRIEL LEWIS II XT AS received instructions to sell at his 0 ll Auction Booms, Lower Queen-street, _ opposite Messrs Thornton, Smith & firth's, on | the above date, at 11 o'clock, . ' Is v CASKS OF KNGLISH AND FRKNOH 16 O CALF, KNGLISH KIP LKATHBBS. 3 TONS SWEDISH HUNGAEIAN NAILS, Well Assorted. ICASK KLLIS'S PATENT BOOT STUD 3. | a, Terms at Sale. 5 TO-MORROW, AT 11 O CLOCK. of ___ bb CARIiINES & TAYLOR k" \JL " L^sclll(y unction, at their Central ?X V> Balo Booms, Quoon-street, at U o'oloob to BharP ly POULTRY.—FowIsv OookF, Geese, Turkeys, ie Babbits and Young, Pigs, &o. id FBUIT.-Apples, Pears, DamiSffis, Qulnoes, 8 Toniatoeß, &O. _ PRODUCB.-Hams and Baoon. Cheese, Beet, Butter, Onions, Potatoes. &o. % CARBINES"&~TAYLOK, / iB Auctioneers. 7i TO-MORRuW. Nt L. W. EAT O N — VV ll<lj sell by auction, at his Mait. N t m To-morrow (Saturday), at halt-past 10 ial o clock, 2 cases Quinces — 10 cases Pears "- SO oafoa Apples ok i oases Grapeß (about lOlbs eath) ni \ oaso Honey, 81b tins (local grown) J» 1 box Young Fowls arj ■ W, S, COCHRANKJ JAB. DAOKB IIR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22. nm eg- WALNUT PIANOFORTE, ted " DRAWING ROOM SUITE, ndl LARGE MIRROR, — HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE^ md TIIHE Subscribers will sell at the resi- ' wd X denco, Upper Hobson-stroet, on We&uei day, 22ud inut,, at 11 o'clock, «G- By order of tho Xxeoutcr, in the Estate of j in tho late Mrs Harriett A»aer, >c- THK WHOIJS OF THK HOUSBHOLO iat- FUKNITUBK, oone/stinjr of-Valnablo w>a!nut Pianoforte, Han«ome Walnut TZ DralviDgioom Snito (of nine pieces;. ,A, R in jiro-Taded Biao SiUc; Large Gilt ->iD Mirror; Walnut Chei&niere, I'lato her Gl»?3 Fonels and Hack Marble Top; caa Mahogony Ctrd Tuble, Ciicular Mirrors and Stands, Walnut Centre. Table, ! L -d- Vasos; old Oil Fainting, by Co/pel; :ed- Oil Paintir.K, on Panel; Pictures, Buss, o;i- Ciu'ii'-ri', Jfender and Irons; 01/iss six Kpergi.R; Dining Table (extending); Coum, Book Case, Curtains; Mahogany j: r Hali•• covered l.imcg-room Chain an (Spring Seated); Venetian BUnds, Hair n a BEBtod WocUnK Ch»ir; VP Table Cover; ,i oa TiecftiitAtD, Glass Jorb, Plated Ware, — CaUnrys Iron Bodsteadi), PalUassee, ks, AtattraesCT, Pedtilnjt; Marble Top ■lit, MahoKUiiy v.jirhatau.l; Marble Top •ith Mirrors; Wardrobe, Wa«hatands and Ware; Tables; Large Chest Drawer*: ■ Vi, Chairs Matting, Coniiuoae, Bath, Gaa ' a v Stove, Kitohon Oteneltß, Tulis, Crookerr. ",,, Clock, fco. '* ' BAHOEL COCHiIAKE & SON, 1 UK Auctioneers, itirl, __ '■ LjJ I i . 6sh* (Continued on Fourth Paaeli •