THE COLONIAL FIRING.

HUTCHISON, OF OTAGO, THE CHAMPION.

(By Tkuegbafh.-Pbess Association.)

NELSON, Wednesday, The scores for tho Rille Championship were fired. A large number of spectators were present, Some little excitement was occa sioned when Hutchison and Cooper, who wore a tie up to the la9t range, fired. Cooper fell out. Hutchison fired steady, and with the last shot required a bull's-eye, which he was successful in making. This made him tie with Purnell. Hutchison having made the largest score in the last match, takes the bolt. Paynter, who fell away yesterday, i"W* HS afternoon, and secured 4th prize. On the result of the championship.being.made known, Hutchison was hoisted shoulder high and carried of^ JeW. 'lho four highest aggrega takca X wtW-fflfi^ «**, •_* a? d }~ "_f . noli (Wancanui), 210, the Associa- SMS?■EFSd £7103; Remington .WnnoAuui) 202, the Association's Bilycr fflr""SSI £6; Paynter (Nelson), 202, £2 10s. nfinmOROUOH MatCJ».-200 and 500 yards. Ten shots at each distance. Open only to Volunteer Membors of tho Association. Kntranco foo ss, Snider rifles, Oovernmont pattern. The following aro tho prlzttskers in tho Marlborough Matoh.- __^ ParooU (Wanganui) £10 -. M Hoskins (Taranaki) tt .. •■ - •• »' Remington (Wamjaoul) £11 - •• •• »f P__ntor (Nelson) £5.. 5j MoLean (Thames) at °* Waddell (Nelson) £J °i Howett (Taranaki) £3 •• •• - ■• °i Peak (Wanganui) £2 - SX Hutchison (Otago) S'2 '» Bomorvllle(Wanganui)fil-. •• - •• 'j* Coleman (Nehon)£l » 'J. Marshall (Otago) £1 Li Davis (Taranaki) £1 ■• •• - -IS Kiohardson (Otogo) £1 'X Cummlnß ( Wanganui) £1 .. -- ~ ~ '» Rogers (Blenheim) £1 - •• ■■ •• "> Foster (Wanganui) and Watt (Nelson) wero counted out. Civilian MATCiii-200 and 600 yards. Eovon _hot?at eaoh range. Open only to membors of the AsßOolatlon who are not mombors of Volunteer corps. Kntronoe tee. fis. Snider rifles or oorblnos, Government pa* tern' Tl> Tl. , U.K. Atkinson £6.. 61 F. Stovena JB_ .. W . X Klmber £1 .. M .H o"^'., " _? 1 It. MoUae£3 .. «H. Haycock £1 .. il Tho highest for th» narblne Belt bo far nio:- Gordon(Thames)... 171 France (Wel'ton).. 172 Howio(waverley) 170 Forcy(Wanganui) 1.9 I A. Dixon (Wel'ton) IG9 Armstrong Uhms) 00 ( Havey (Wellington) 167 Parslow U'haßtetf 108 . WobatorClhamo.) ICa McKenzlo (Wi ton) 1.1 NKtsorr, thia doy. Itls raining steadily this morning, and may interfere witn tho shootiDg at Brightwater. Last night a meeting ot memors of the As sociation was held, when tho proposal of the committee to recomm.nd tho ooueoU to take into consideration the question of making the 1 annual meeting of the Association moveablo in . lieu of the lorewmt arrangement wob adoplod, tho proposition being .supported almost un animously. This day, 11a.m. It is still raising. ShootiDg haa been sus pended until 2 o'clock, when .the Carbine Championship will bo decided. ~__._._ Rogers, of Blonln>tm, takes oth prize in tho < Marlborough match.

North v. South.

The ten highest rifle aggregates in each Island who will take part in the matoh North and Houth Island oro :-Corporal Hutchinaon, 210; Lieut. Paynter, 201; Sergt. Richardson, 198; Lieut. Coleman, 191; B. Maddpck, 193; W. Slopor, 192; Lieut, Rogers, 191; Marshall. 181; A. Sutton, 191; Lieut. Rowling. 188. North Island: Lieut. PurneU, 210; Remington, 202; Churton, 199: Corporal Woir. 196; Peaho, 1.5; Cnmminß, 195; Forster, 194; Li«ut. Balllngcr, 190; Randall, 190; A. Mossman. 189,

Gordon, Carbine Champion.

This day. 3,40 p.m.

The Carbine Championship resulted

Gordon (Thames) Perry (Wanganui) Howie (Wavcrley) Parslow (Thames)

210 208 SOl 203

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This day.

X Bofore J. E. MacdonaM, Esq., R.M.) JDSO-t -NTS FOB. t-AINTJFFS.

James T. Hendry v. Henry A. Downe, claim fi j Is, promissory note; coats, &l Gj (Mr Brown ing for pla_nt__t).-Auckland Timber Company v. James Camp, £1 12s 2d; eostß, £1 10s Bd (Mr Georgo for plaintiff).—John Hanohord v. John K vbub,£l2 .a2d; ooßi8 t £lis.—AucklandTimber Company v. William CaUagban, £35 7b lid; «08ts, fil lis (Mr George lor plaintiff). Henry Grigg v. Joseph MoCagley, £2 15b 2d, groceries; costs 12c—Ben K. Turner v. Wm. Wlfoon, £5, •nttondanco t son horso and medicine; coßts £1 5). 6d (Mr Earl for plaintiff).—Richard Forgie v. 'a. A. Wood, £5 2b lOd, breod end groceries; costs 16s.—J. Phillips v. E. Gunning. £1 12s, balance of tailor's bill; costs 12s.—Garllok aud Cranwell v. Edward Uumby, £19 IBs Bd, gnods; costs £2 Cd (Mr Hesketh for plaintiffs)- Frederick Jos. Somerflsld v. Henry Palmor. &313 13b, drapery goods; oostß £2 Is (Mr E. W. Burton for plaintiff).—Henary nnd Co. v. E. A. Thompson, £2 16s 64; cost- £1 3s Cd (Mr Browning for plaintiffs). — Andrew Craig v. Victor Lea, £7 15a. boord and lodging, costs £1 17s ,- Alfred Buckland v. J. Hepburn, £6 17s 3d, coats £1 17b; Mr D. Fox proved—Mr Browning appeared for plaintiffs! in tho two foregoing oa.es; Jakins v, Davis, £3 —Mr Dovore for plaintiff, Mr Tyler for defend ant—withdrawn by mutual consent, costs £3 5s for defendant.

.lIJDSMKNT SUMMONS CASKS. Holland & Fortzer v. Edwin McGuinnosß, —Claim, £10 3s 2d.—Mr Connell for plaintiff.— Mr Holland Bald tho money had boon owing for more than two years; dofendant ha-l paid £1 on the original account; he was in constant work ot Coromandel under the Council.—Ordered to pay tho whole amount of claim on or before the Ist April, or 21 days' imprißonmont. Forder v. Lumaden.—Claim, £12 13a.—Mr Dovoro for plaintiff.—Mr George, (solicitor, said defendant was a Blngle man, in a gocd Bituauon at £115 por annum; he was also the owner of land at Wanganui and Cambriduo.—Defendant did not appear.—Ordered to poy £13 8. by April lot. or 14 doys' imprisonment. Eouldor v. Lumsdon.—Claim, «17 os 3d; Mr George for plaintiff. — Orderd to poy by April let, with costs, or 21 days in prison. . S'orgie v. Davis.-Ciaim, £27 35.-Defenda»t Bald ill-bealth hod prevented him paying hla bread bill; he hod b*en working at the 8. and D. Companrst ho was willing to pay by In- Btolments.-Plointlff said Mr Davis was a pro teased boxer, end was making a considerable iHOome by his art.—Dofendant sold be was too 111 to box anybody.—Adjourned until April Bth. Forgie v. McComUm.—Claim. £3 6..—Defen dant said be had dealt with plaintiff for 11 yoare, and had always paid regularly u«tll over taken by a serlos of misfortunes. Mr Forgio had greased him. and he saw him upon the subject, ut Air Forgio said his trooblea were nothing to him; he wanted his money.—Plaintiff said he was not hard upon defendant, who woa a musi cian and teacher ot muslo; music-toaohmg was a very profitable profession,—Defendant.said he bad had but little ploying lately.-Orderod to poy ls -63 por woek, or failing, the whole amount to become due and payable. Forgie v, MoQulilan.-Claim, £1 .a.-Defen dant treated the matter with contempt, and. as ho was in good circumstances, an order was mate for payment on April let, with oosts.or I In default, seven doys In Mount Eden. DIPItNDED CABSB. Randerson v. Smith, claim £7 fia.-Mr Thome tor Dlalntiff.-Mr 'l'ole. for dofendant, offered Borne objections on account Btated.-Mr Thorno said £1 5b had been piid on account, leaving the claim ot £6.-John K. Henderson deposed to knowing the defendant. John A. Smith, who asked him to pay £7 ts cash for him, which he did, on on LO.U.—To Mr Tolo: Ho was acting as a representative In the matter. Did not aotually Craw the notes out of his pocket, out he was responßiblo, aud had paid the amounr, partly to the Te Aroha Proapectlne Asso ciation, and tho othor to the National Goldmining Company. In answer to tho Court plaintiff explained ot some length. Defendant complained that ho feared he should lone hts interest in the two speculations. Plaiotlff. to seoure defendant's inteiest, credited him to that amount—To Mr Tolo lMr MoDonnoll hod nothing to do with this trsnßsction.-Mr Tole addrosaod the Court, and called defendant, who stated that ha signed the LO.U., but It was a blank, with the view of filling In whatever might be due from him on a oompany about to -elormod.buttho coenpauy was never formed. -Bis Worship reviewed tho whole of the oaBO, which was aomewhat iutrlcato. "was rirnttv clear that the shareholders of two old cSniOB could not bo admitted Into, the.now company unlees old dues ware pal I up. If the £7 5s was written in of tor tho •Itnature oi « Smith, the dooumont was a Kmcery. mr RandoVon says the LO.U. was in theßamo con dition as whon dofendant signed Ifc tv llundcraonsaidbo had made hirosol respons ible, and, if tho case went ago nst mm, no Bhould bo a loser to that amount.-J uagmen for plaintiff £6. costs £1 17b.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Meßßrs Hurst and Prime, Justices of the Peace)

nnnNi_BNNFS3.-Fonr poraonß wero fined for this offence -Charlea Knight waa remanded m&£2S£wu*™ aor.-John Norris and Chriatlan Johnson were chargedl with being abßont' from tho British ship Crownthorpe wlihout leavo.-Tho men pleaded drunkenness, and M expressing their willlngnosa to return to the ship, were fined 5a each. n,„-.-_ A wbll known Chabactkb^- Catherine Healy was oharged under the Vagrant Aot, with hoving no visible means &c.-Mr Pardy stated the cmo aud Serjeant Clarke.deposed .to the general habits of the prisoner, - lhree monthß with hard labour. „-_,__._«j ... AssAiTrT —Henry Campbell appearea in anlwer to'a cho.go of aasoultlng Catherine Lamb'onthe 25th instant -The evidence.not 'being satisfactory, tbe accused was admonished felonlou.ly marrying rroncls Maurice Hewaon, her former husband (Robert Camih, to whom Bhe was married on the 22nd September, 1871) bolng thou alive.-On the aPPUcotion ot Mr Pardy, this caso was adjouineil until the 10th instant. Prisoner wna admitted to bail, nerseu in £50 and two sureties in £25 eaoh,.

Thia was all tho business!

TELEGRAMS.

FROU OUB OWN COKRESPON»KNT,)

DARGAVILLE, this day.

3,000 logs are expected down the river. If so, 150 men will be required to start work c rafting to-morrow. I c (PER_PBKSB ASSOCIATION.) o NAPIER, this day. The following resolution was passed by , the Borough Council last night—"That the Colonial Secretary be informed that _ the post office and Supreme Court build _ ings are encroaching on the public road, . and the Council request .hey be removed i forthwith." GISBORNE, this day. OIL STRUCK. A small flow of petroleum has now risen to the surface in the Southern Cross Com pany's shaft. A sample arrived to-day. A portion of Sir Charles McMahon's party re turned perfectly satisfied. WELLINGTON, this day. IHE VOLUNTEER COMMISSION. The Volunteer Board has commenced its sittings and intends to do all the work hire, not visiting other parts of the colony. A meeting of volunteer officers was held last night to arrange about the Easter encampment. Majors Pitt and McLean were present, and intimated the willingness of the Nelson and Canterbury volunteers to join. A letter was received from the Gov ernment stating that no tents were available, i but means wero suggested of getting over this difficulty. Lieutenant Young stated ; that Captains Watt and Hutchinson had < asiurcd him the Wanganui corps were i willing to join. A deputation was ap pointed to wait on tho Government to ascertain what assistance they would give. The volunteer officers' deputation waited on the Hon, Colonial Secretary to-day to ; ask what facilities the Government would give to tho Easter encampment. Mr Dick replied that free passes on tho railway I would bo granted to volunteers attending, cooking utensils would be furnished, and I tents and other camp equipments, to the I utmost extent of the Government's ability, 1 and that steamer transit for volunteers from ■ other places would be supplied so far as i was consistent with other engagements of the Government steamers. i THE|CAMBKIDGE MAIL. c The statement published tbat the " Cam- ( bridge Muil" was seized by Mr Ivees is in- j correct, The paper was only handed over to his agcut Dy mutual agreement. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. * EXHIBITION ENTRIES. t 'Ihe New Zealand entries for the Inter- r nationial exhibition number 164, of which 1 100 are by Canterbury firms, Tho whole of the 120 bays set apart for now Zealand t exhibits will be filled, t DUNEDIN, this day. c The Board of Education election has re- 3 suited in the return of Messrs Fracr, Green, v.nd Bamsay,in tho order named. c

PONSONBY REGATTA.

Tub members of the PoDßonbyßegatta Club met last evening to further consider matters •connected with the annual regatta which is to take place on Baiter Monday, April 10th, As several outsiders had expressed dissatis faction because of the classification of boats iv several race, as arranged at a previous meeting, the disputed ques tions were Introduced seriatim and fully di.cus.ed. Tbe race for large yachts as previously published was for boats over four and not exceeding seven tons. This, it was found, would exclude the Sabrina, Eclipse (late Volante), and a number oi other yachts, and It was therefore resolved to alter the measurement classification to over four and not exceeding ten tons. The Jessie Logan is the only craft which will be affected by this alteration, and as she is looked upon as a " crack," her chances with the larger boats will most likely be good cnongh to induce her owners to com pete, Other events wero re-classified as follows :—First class open-soiling boots, not to exesed 25ft in length, 7ft beam, 3ft derp; second class open-sailing boats not to exceed 20ft in length, 6ft beam, 2ft 6in deep; third class open-Bailing boats, not to exceed 16ft length, 6ft beam, and 21t 6in deep. It was also resolved to adopt the following measurement rule ;—"Length, over-all from fore-part of stem to aiter-part of stern post ; beam, extreme, exclusive of bolts or mouldings; depth, amidships from top of gunwale to lower edge of rabbit; no time allowance."

UNIVERSITY SENATE.

The New Zealand University Senate met this morning. There were present :—Tho Chancellor (Mr H. J. Tattered), Vice-Chan e.'llor (Dr Hecto'). Registrar and S«cretary, Mr W. M, Maskell, Professor McGregor, Brown,Salmond,Salc,Revs. Habeas, Bruce, Bishops Cowie and Bedwood. Judge Heale, Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Dr Yon flaast. Entrance Examination. -Mr Brown moved tbe report of tho Committee on Entrance Examination. It was asfollows; —The committee appointed to go over the Examiner's reports.on the recent Junior Scholarships Examination and Matricula tion txaminations have to report that tho following arc the names in the order of merit of the candidates tbat are entitled to Junior Scholarships ;—T. Kowe, Christchurch; W. D. Andrews, Welson; P. Kime, Christchurch; H. McL. loglis, Chrißtchprch; R. Lamb, Christ church ; H. F. Yon Haast, Christchurch . B. Alexander, Christchurch; W. A. Flem ing, Dunedin, The following candidates for Junior Scholarships have qualified for matricula tion :-W. Allan. Dunedin; C. M. Brown ing, Nelson; E. P. Bunny, Wellington; E. H. Celbeck, Wellington; H. H. Crad dock, Christchurch; J. R. Ferguson, Don e*in; W. J. Glasgow, NelBon; A. V. Harrington, Auckland; H. Jones, Nelson ; H. H. Lc<. Christchurch; H. H. Mathips, Christchurch, J. Murray, Dunedin; W. McLaren, Dunedin ; W. Pattersou, Christ church ;D. J. Robertson, Dunedin; A. C. Seymour, Nelson ; T. K. Thompson, Nel son ; A. H. Williams, Christchurch. Tho following have passed the Matriculation Examination :— L. E. Barnett, Wellington; R. M. Beattie, Dunedin; E. Bowring, Auckland; W, Christie, Dunedin; J. M. French, A uck land; J. B. Grant, Dunedin; A. Harband, Christchurch; A. Heine, Nelson; G. M. Hutton, Christchurch ; W. Kerr, Auckland; H. Kitchingman, Christ church ; A. Lindsay, Dunedin; H. Matthews Auckland; W. J. Napier, Auckland ; 0. Nicholson, Auckland ; F. Oakford, Chrißtchurch; J. H. H. Pounds, Auckland ; C. E. Pownall, Wellington ; E E. Purchase, Auckland, S. P. Seymour, Dunedin; W. A. Sim, Dunedin; G. Williamson, Dunedin. On the motion of Professor Brown, it was resolved "That the Eight Junior Scholar ships of the year be awarded to the candi dates mentioned in the report and entitled thereto," , ~ FINAHCB.—It was resslved, on the motion of Professor Shand, that a committe bo appointed to consider and report upon the financial condition of the University, The committee connsts of Dr. Hector, Sir Maurice Or orke, Professors Brown, Sale, Shand, and Boy. D. Bruce. Grammar School Board.—On the motion of the Vice-Chancellor, the Senate proceeded to the election of a member to fill the vacancy in the Auckland College and Grammar School Board. Mr E. K. Tyler was appointed, on the motionifof Sir G. M. O'Borke. CHANCELLOR'sRBFORT.-Thesenatethen resolved itself into committee, andconsi dered the clauses in the Chancellor si Re port seriatim. The result of the considera. tion will be brought up m the report of the committee.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

Maboh 2. flank Of N.Z.-523155; sellers, £2317s 6d Natoal_Bnk-aellerß,i)os Colonial Bank—lß3 N.Z. Ineurance-Sellers, 80a S_uth British Insurance- 60s AuoklandGas-Buyers, £10 9B 6d Thames Gas—3ls _______ £7 Auckland Timber-Sellers. £7 N.Z Timber-Sellers. £6108 Touplri Coal-Buyerß. 128 ed Caledonian-Buyers, 17b : sellers, i»s North Devon-Bnyerp, «B • Ooldrn Crown— Buyers. 128 3d TSkateo-ldstollBSd: aeUers Us Qu.enofßeaaty-doliers7a6d Blackmore's-Sellers, 6s 9d Homo Rule-Sellers. 6a 6d NBWMAN( -* ohaJrmwi.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief, for it is with words as with sunbeams; the more thoy are oondenaed the deeper they burn."—Southbv. j The prettiest girl spoils her looks while she is sucking an orange, Does the caterpillar mond its ways when it turns over a new leaf ? True social science : How to keep friends with your mother-ln-iaw. To another correspondent.—No, it is not rude to take a sight at a target. There is a fitness in most things, but' not as much in slop-shop clothing as in others. j A good indoor game: Cricket on the ' hearth. | Query: When Day broke did it hurt Martin ? I

Jem Mace is giving sparring exhibitions in Wellington. Cricketers are just like girls—always looking out for catches. A man of an uncertain stamp: The Post master-General,

Mr W. H, Newman, an old-established solicitor is large practice at Southampton, has been committed for trial on a charge of embezzling £14,000 odd trust money belong, ins to the estate of Mr Dawkins deceased. Mr W. L. Rees is ill at Gisborne of con gestion of tho lungs, The old post and telegraph oflico, an ugly landmark in Wellington, is being de molished.

The Ponsonby Wesleyan Bazaar will open next Wednesday. Mr Hunter's brass band has been engaged for tbe occasion. Mr W. Wilkinson has sold tbo " Thames Advertiser" to a company, of which Mr Speight will bs the manager. The Government of the Netherlands has proposed an international conference to dis cuss the best means of preventing the ab duction of girls into foreign countries tor the purposes of prostitution. While Professor McGregor, Dr. Hector, Mr Thomas Macflarlane, and Mr Mac kechnie were out driving in tho suburbs yesterday, the uxle of tbe carriago broke, but the occupants escaped unhurt. Ono of tho penal-ties of crime : Tho bai lor. The Duke of Wsatmlhster hna^returned to all his tenantry, on tbo Eaton estate 20 per cent, of tbclr rentals, A reduction of 10s per aero has also been mado on all meadow lands for live years, to compensate for flooding, W. Price, agent of the Zulu War Diorama, was arrested last evening in Christchurch on a charge of stealing two silk handker chiefs and a bottlo of scent, of a total value of 13s 6d, from a hatter's Bhop in town. It is said, however, the affair was a joke. Tenders aro invited by Mr Bell for the construction of Mr J. E, Wilson's fish curing establishment at Helensville. The factory will be erected at the junction of the Auaroa and Kaipara rivers, close to the railway-station, Tho building is to bo 63ft, by 16tt. Tbo St. Helier's Bay Company have bought 1,000 acres of land near Birkenhead, the new township site, abont a mile west ward of Nortbcote Wharf, The Devon), ort called at the wharf then, for tho first time yesterday. Mr G, B. Sims, playwright, who is lucky enough to have three pieces running at once in London, is credited with an in come of between £300 and £400 a week from them.

NOMINATION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE.

In accordance with the provisions of the Licensing Act ot 1881, the nomination of members for various licensiog committees (as follows) wero taken at noon to-day, Ponsonby.—Mr Cotter.ReturningOfflcor for the district, received the following no minations:—... Boardman, D. F. Evans, J, S. Evans, J. H, Field, F. H. Lewisson, C. Macindoe, T. T. Masefield, G. W. Owen, F. Quick, T, Swailes, and W. Thome. Thero being only five mem bers of committee required, Mr Cotter notified that a poll would be taken on March 20,1 at the Ponsonby Hall. It appears that the list of nominations in clude:] the old committeo.for Mr Boardman, who wis present, stated that had it been known they would stand for re-election there Would probably have been no fresh nominations.

EreoM. — Only fire nominations were made, and the following wore declared by the Kg turning Officer to be duly elected :— Messrs J. Bulier, W. Gardner, It. H. Hayr, and W. Robinson.

COLLEGE IN AUCKLAND.

An interesting discussion took place in committee at the University Senate to-day on the clause in the Chancellor's report referring to the necessity for providing means of University education in the North Island. Sir Maurice O'Borke said

that £1,500 had been promised for this ob ject some time ago, and referring to this

matter in the course of conversation recently, the Premier told him that he did not intend to allow the vote to lapse. He alse said he would leave the disposal of the money to the Attornej- General and tho speaker. Sir Maurice thought that if stops wero taken to es tablish a University College in Auckland without delay, they oould pay two pro fessors—one of classics and English, and the other of mathematics and English— £600 a year each, with £150 travelling allowance. Four professors would bo suffi cient to start with. He endeavoured to see Mr Whitaker this morning, in order to ascertain if he was willing that immediate steps were taken, but he could not see him. He would, however, make a point of doing so sometime during tho afternoon. Rev. W. J. Habcna said that Auckland and Wellington were centres which should have provided for_ihem some means of University training. Sir Maurice O'Rorke said he was also in favour of having a college at Wellington, and had suggested it to the Government, but they had declined to entertain the proposal for the establishment ot a college anywhere but at Auckland. They considered Wellington was situated sufficiently near Canterbury. In answer to Rev. D. Bruce, the Registrar said the Wellington College bad notified its desire to be disaffiliated from the New Zealand University, owing to their deter mination not to allow the progress of any of the pupils being interfered with by the attention required by University students or graduates oncompletion of tho University course.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held this afternoon, Messrs Tolo (Chief Commissioner), Moat, and Tonks, being the only members present.— A letter was read from the Chief Surveyor in reference to the name of Patatere being retained, and it was agreed that no change should be mado in the name.—Applications wore received from the Board of Education for school sites at Waiheke, Rangariri, and Waihoa.—Tho first was approved of, and the others were deferred, pending further information. -An application was received from Mr Gibbons for permission to cut timber at Aotea.—lt was agreed that the land should be offered for eale. It was also resolved that a portion of the Kopnrn block be eurvcyed and offered for sale. Five acres at Pakiri were reserved for a cemetery site, and twelve acres at the same place for recreation purposes. The Board also decided to offer for sale on immediate payments, block 8, Moketu survey districts, and one-half of block 2, Waihi, both in Pukeroa block. The other holf of block 2, Waihi, will be offered for sale on deferred payments nt 30s per acre. It was further agreed that a block of land at Motu, Poverty Bay district, should ho offered for sale on immediate payments, and 2000 acres in the Pakiri block on deferred payments, as soon as the same is surveyed.—Permission was given to Mr Chadwick to cut a drain through Crown Lands in Awaroa Swamp, Northern Wairoa.—The transfer of a deferred pay ment selection at Tc Aroha from Leckie to Mitchelson was approved of.—The Board also approved of a number of land applica tions and homestead selections, and the meeting then terminated.

The treasurer of the Parneli Orphan Home acknowledges with thanks £312s 3d, received from Captain Underwood, of the s, s. Rotomahana, amount collected at the service held on hoard that steamer last Sunday. Mr £. Bell, architect, has received the following tenders for the erection of Mr J. Wilson's canning factory, at Helonsville :— Upton, £227; Aldertoi, £238; B, Mills, £197; Bacroft, £184. The quantity ot water pumped at the Western Springs last year was 126,614,000 gallons, at" an average cost of 5Jd per 1 000; but a large proportion of this, pro bably half, was for the abattoirs and citj purpose*, fires, standpipes, street-watering, gee. The year's income waa £6,766.

PORT ALBERT SHOW.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COKBBSPONDEMT.) j PORT ALBERT, this day. The Show is being held under disad vantageous circumstances, consequent on tho showry weather. A number of Auckland visitors are present, and altogether there is as good an atleadance as could be expected. There is a fair show of stock,' and an unusually ex cellent display of fruit and produce. Tbe only judges present are Messrs Coupland, May and Barribald. The others wero detained through non arrrival of tne I Btcamer. I Tea and concert is arranged for to- j night. The steamer has just arrived, I

RUSSELL REGATTA.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

RUSSELL, this day. THE Regatta took place yesterday, but the races did not start till late in consequence of the rain.

Colliehs' RACE.—Speedwell, lj Sea Breeze, 2. bix-Oarkd Whaledoat Race.—Minnie Casey, 1; Rainbow, 2. Sculling Race. —A damson's Tawhiao, 1; Gift, 2. Skiff Race (2 oars.)—Adamson's Tawhiao, 1 ; 11. T. Stranger, 2. o?bn Sailing Boats, 18ft. keel.— Davis's Alpha, 1; St. Ic.iog's Apt, 2, Boys' Race (2 oart).— Horsley s Koko'o, 1 j W. Cook's Hit or Miss, 2. Decked Boats, under 7 tons.—Suther land's Bonnie Fishwife, 1 ; Daisy, 2, Open Sailing Boat, 20ft. keel.—Lance, 1 j Imp, 2 ; prize, £8. In the large boat race thero was a mistake about tbo course, the Lance only going once lound, and tho others going twice rounds The Lanco was declared the winner, but tho owners passed tho prizo over to tho Imp, The Lance has been sold to a Bay resident.

Five races did not como off.

Loaded: Transit and Botomahana for Auckland with sheop ond the following passengers:—Messrs Busby, Misses Ynr« borough, Simpson, Jones, and about 30 returned excursionists.

MINING NEWS.

MINE MANAGEKS' REPORTS.

MoanATAlAlßl.—Tunnel lovcl cross-cut 100 ft 8. W. of main slide: A small leader an inch thick, and shewing colours of gold has been passed through since my last, aud tho face of the drive is in a most favour able class of country for reefs carrying gold. Wc expect to meot with No. 3 shortly.— N.W. Cross-cut under main slido t The country ia now much easier for working, and moro likely for gold-bearing reefi than it has been hitherto. A trial parcel from tho reef last intersectod will be treated when next crushing takes place. A fow pounds of picked stono aro coming to hand occasionally from No. 9 branch leader, 80 feet level. There is nothing farther to report of any consequence,— John G. Vivian.

Home Rulk.—Since my telegram to you I have about 301bs moro picked stono; I have also intersected another leader in cross-cut going west, and have obtained a few pounds of very good stone from the came, But I think there is another leader still farther ahead, as there is a nice stream of water flowing out from tbe face. The crußhing is looking much better than last, that is tho general dirt, but the battery has bien stopped for tho last 24 hours through some mishap, but has started again since.—John Brejinsb. tYAlTlkauki Extkhbed, I havo to re port that in stoping on the leader it still continues small, and a largo quantity of stuff cannot bo obtained. I will havo the present block exhausted in about a fort night, and would then have to start driving to open up a fresh block. I have started to drive east on the leader, and have cut a reef crossing bur, but on driving on the roof I cannot get satisfactory prospects and have discontinued driving on the reef, The prospects in the leader where tried aro of a payable nature. 1 have cut a sleigh track to communicate with the Welcome tramway in. order to be ready to send the stuff to the battery, which, I think, will be available for crushing about tbe middle.of next month. I would recommend that terms be made with tho Caledonian Company for the use of their tunnel, which starts from the lovol of the Welcome tramway, and would give 80 or 90 feot of backs below our present workings ; it would also save tho cost of sleighing. There would be some small distance to drive through tho City of Dublin, and tbe manager has been speak ing to me about driving it at tho joint ex panse of the City and Extended, I enclose pay-sheet duly signed ; also pay-sheet for four weeks ending 18th February, 1882,— H, Butler.

TBtiE AUCKLAIMP EVENING STAR. THURSDAY, MARCH 2.



Owing to the inclemency of tho weather last night, tho concert at Northcoto in aid of the organ and enlargement fund of St, John's Church, was postponed until Mon day next. in _ ■ Prospectus. PROSPECTUS or THB AUCELAND AGRICULTURAL AND MERCANTILE CuMPANY , (LIMITED). CAtiTAL £100,000, In 60,000 Shares at £2 Eaoh. Payable, 2s 6d per Share on application, 2s Gd : on allotment, and 2s Gd per share at intervals of . three months, till £1 ls oalled up. It ls expootod that no farther calls will be made. PbOVISION AL DlBICTOBS: D. H. McKoozlo, Esq.. Msroaant, Auokland Hugh O. Pain, Ksq.. Miller, Auokland James Wallace Ksq., Farmer, Papatoitoi James MoGowun, Esq., Morohant, Thames G. W. Owes, Esq, Merchant, Auckland Alexander Dcvi or, Esq., Merchant, Auokland E, Y. Oox, Eaq,, Farmer, Te Aroha. Bankers ; The National Bank of New Zealand. Solicitor : E. K. Tyler, E_q. Bbokerh : Me-Bra Frater Brothers and Mr J. B. Morpeth, - Managing DiancroßS: G, W. Owen and Alexander Dewar, The Company Is proposed to be formed and registered under''The Joint Stook Companies' Act, I860." for the purchasing of the Goodwill, Stock-in-trade, and Premises of the Business of Messrs G. W. Owen and Ca, of Queen-street, Auokland, and to oarry on that business on an extended Boale. Messrs G. W. Owen and Co. agree to sell the goodwill of their business for five thousand Bharea (one pound paid-up) in the proposed Company; said shares not transferable for five years, and during three years from date ot in corporation of Company only to participate in Sroflts on division of available balance after tvldend of ten per cent, has been paid on all other shares. They also agree to sell their Premises and Stock-in-trade at a va'uatlon, to be paid for one-fourth in oash, the balanoe by Company's bills at 3,6, 9, and 12 months, bearing Interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. The business of Messrs G. W. Owen te Co. has very largely increased during the last flvo years, and during that time they have engrafted on to it a large trade in grain and flour, but to do this branch of trade on the best basis, co as to ensure the most profitable results, they require a large increase ot capital. To obtain thia, Messrs G. W. Owen & Co. havo consented to transfer their business to a Joint Stock Com pany on the above terms. They agree to take 10 000 shares on the same terms and conditions as other shareholders. It may be stated for the Information ot in tending applicants for Bharea thot Mosßrs O. W. Owen te Co. are carrying on a large and lucra tive grain and flour trade, aud with increased capital and improved applisnoes this trade alone will be very largely lncrecsed. It Is proposed to ereot an extensive Flour-mill and Granaries on the moat modern and improved principles, fitted with every moohanioal ap pliance necessary for manufacturing, receiving, storing, and delivering grain and flour at the lowest possible cost or labour. The increased capital will enable tbe import trade carried on by Messrs. G W. Owen & Co. to be enlarged, and it is Intended to pay special attention to the importation of Agricultural Implements. Manures, Seeds, and all reqiißit.B for the farmer. The Company will in every possible way fo.ter andlpromote the agricultural Interest. To insure the scheme being faithfully carried out, Messrs G. W, Owen and a. Do war have agreed to become Managing Directors of the Company, who. from their large interests as BhareholdernandlongthetolbUßln-Bsexiiorlei ei are perhaps better qualified to conduct the ' bntlneas of the Company than any other persons that might be selected. The premises of Messrs G. W. Owen and Co, were built expressly for the purpose of carrying on their present business, and are in every way well adapted; and their stock-in-trade could not be better selected. The Company, acquiring the stock-in-trade and premises Immediately after the allotment ; of shares, oan at onoe enter upon business with I a certainty of a profitable result. Applicants for shores should send in their applications at onoe to the Company's Brokers, ' as over one-half the number of shares are al ready disposed of. The Shore List will close on Saturday, the 4th i Maroh, 1832. _-___.



j Wanted. 11 ITU ANTED, the Ladies to como and se I VT the new lets of Bilk Umbrellas,ls 6c I —W. H. Damplor. Draper, Wakefleld-street J VJI7ANTED, a good General Servant . V T Apply to Mrs Wade. Uverpool-Btreot l VITANTEO, a respectable Servant Gir • V v to attond to ohildren and assist in house work— Apply to Mrs Perolval, Green Lane. ' \JSTANTED, a fcmart Shop-boy.— Appl. > H H. L. Posseneskie.bottom of i street ■ XV? ANTED, good Haod-closers for 50( IT pnlra Watertight Uppers.—Apply the Northern Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Co (Limited). 17, Wyndham-street. WANTED, Machinists.—G. Black and Co., Viotorlr-street: W ANI ED, a Steward for .Barque An tares.-Apply on Board. WANTED, a respectable \ outh to milk, garden, and make himßelf generally useful.—apply to Mpjor George, Epsom. ANTED, a strong Lad for news machine work; one used to the business proferred.—Apply Stab Offlco. V|7 ANTED, at once, a good Cook and v v l.aunoross, or a thorough General Ser vant.—Mrs Capt. Elliott, Swindon Villa, Upper Union-street WANTED, good Tinsmitlsj highest wagos. Also, Improvers and ono or two Apprentices.—Apply H. Waite, Tinsmith, High street. WANTED, a strong Boy for the Bakery, to make himself generally useful.— Apply to M. R, Molntyre, Baker, Karangnhnpe Head, _______ WA N TE D, an Apprentice to tho Dontlstry.-Apply a. W. Chatfleld, "Tho London Dentistry" (ovorhoad Moßßrs J. and T. Mosop'b), Queon-Btroet WANTED KNOWN, Men's Real An gola Socks (slightly damaged), Bd pair, usual prico Is fid; Merino Under Shlrls, Is Od; at)!) ampler's. WAN I ED, by a respectablo Younf. Woman, a Situation aa Housekeeper or in confectioner's shop,—Apply Olive. Star ofllce. W~ ANTED. —Como and see the now Iron Saucepans, ls 2d to 3a Cd ; Kottles, 3s to la Od; nt Dampler's Now Shop, Hobson stroet WANTED, a Boy about 16, to drive an Engine—Apply to Warnook Brothers, Cox's Creek. 11TANTED, Female Servants to call VT and BOleot from good situations now ofloring at Wadman's Labour Offlco, 8, Lower Qiioon-stroet. WANTED, middle-aged Married Man to occupy a Cottago (with 7 aores of land), rent free; must bo sober and trustworthy. -Full particulars at Hannaford's Auokland Roglßtry, cstabllshoa 13^3. ANTED, tho Lady Patronesses who suggested cortain improvements at Hannafords Auokland Roglstry to como and see It now^ \\l ANTED, a Housokcepor for two V v gentlomon, lluht work.—Apply to Wad mon's Labour Oflico. 8, Lower QQeen-.ir-Ot W" 'ANTED KNOWN, To Let 2 Cott ages, also Old HBtabllshcd Boarding House, furnishod.—Wadman's Labour Ofllce, 8, Lower Queen-street. WANTED, at once, Men and Women Sorvants, Couples, Boys and Girls, at Wadman's, Labour Ofllce, 8, Lower Queen- Btreot. WANTED, Tradesman's Books to post, Accounts to rnako out, terms modorato. —Apply to Wadman's Labour Ofllosi, 8, Lower Quoon-Btreot. WANTED, tho fublic to see Wild man's advertising board at hla Labour Ofllce, 8, Lowor Qaeeu-Btreefr ANTED, Female Servants to call nnd Beleot fromigood Bituatlona now offer ing at Wadman's Labour Offioo, 8, Lower Quoon-Btreot. WANTED, a Boy to loam mattrass and p-lliasa making —Apply to Charles Wilson, 310. Quoenstreet. ANTED Known—Woisery 1 Hoisery I —Women's Hose, 3Jd; Girls', did; Boys' Socks, 2d pair-bo In time; at Dampiei's, WANTED, Carpenters and Machinists for the Factory, Mechanics' Bay. Eight working hours. Constant employment ond' good wagea-for good workmen.—Apply Union Sosh and Door Company. ANTEO,—Come and see tho new Doublo Iran Bodstoads at 21s, and tho Iron Cots, lis 6d: nt Dampler's Now Shop, ltobeon strop t. ____, WANTED, Everyone to know Phillips's Cheap Tailoring is osrrlod on as usual In tho Albert Hall, Darby-street. _\NTED, tho Address of Agnes Jack son who wftß In Auokland 1855.—Apply to T. Seaman, Inenranoo Buildings. ANTED KNOWN-Boots I Boots 1 Just received a now lot of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes, from 3b por pair. Bo In tlmo —W. H. Uampler. WANTED to Sell, a Set of Second hand Silv.r-mountod Harness—Apply to Wm. Morgan, Saddler. Newmarket \»TANTED, Spring Cart, Hoise, and VY Harnoas Apply, Btating lowest pivtoo for cash to B. & 11.. fll. Wakoaeld-gtreet. ANTED to Rent, a House of from 10 to 12 rooms, near town, suitable for a good boarding-house.—Apply MO, Siak Ofllce WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Colored -.kirk, good quality, at 8s lid ; White ditto, Sa lid; at Dampier'B. \\l ANTED KNOWN, that E. Mltchel- V T Bon te Co.. No. 19. Quoon-Btreot Wharf, are selling Maize, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmeal, tee., tec, at lowest market rates. WASTED Board and Lodging, with use of bath, in a private family, whero no other boarders aro kept, near Queen-stroet —Apply, stating lowest terms, to J.H.H., Stab Oflico. | _____ WANTED.— Come and sec tho Spades at 3s 9d and is; i-prong Warden Forks, ia; liakos, ls Id and ls Id; at Dampior's New Bhop. Hobson-street WANTED, a Rook-keeper j must be Bteady. — Address, elating salary ox pooted, to G„ Box 109, Post ofllce, -Uioklond. WANTED KNOWN that the Victorian Loon and Discount Agency's Advertise ment appears on Ith page. 6th oohimn, ANTED to Hell, Mixed Paints In gallon tins; Kauri Oil, 2/9 per gallon ; Priming Point 6/0 per gallon.—Atkinson te Co., Freeman's Bay; Wholesale Agents, Messrs E, Porter _. Co. »*rANTED KNO IVN—Ulsters, Ulsters. V T Como and boo tho Ladies' Ulsters at Sa 6d„a't Damplor'B. ________________ WANTED KNOWN, that Instalments upon Sowing Machines must bo paid promptly.—W. C. Dennus. DepOt. Queon-strcot. WANTED, Everyone to examine the Handsome Tweeds from whioh we aro making tho noted 13s 0d Trouserß.—L Phillips, Albert Hall. Darby-street WA&TED, to Sell, a "Bord" Piano, nearly new; oobi 80 guineas; prloo, £50; the ownor leaving Auokland on the 7th inatant To be seen at Wobb's Mublo Saloon. Wollosley-Btreet. at 10.8 mm. \»/ANTED KNOWN— That tne VV Anokland Timber Company (Limited) aro Manufacturers of all description of Goods, with superior Machinery and despatoh.—Works! Custom-houßo-street West W~ ANTED KNOWN, tnat yon can Dress well tor a small weekly payment by golngsto Munro and Mullgan. See advertise mont on front page. W"~ ANTED, the Ladies to come and boo the now lot of 2-button Blaok Kid Glovsb, ls lid; and the grand line of Josephine ditto at 3* Gd.—W. H. Dampier, Wakeflold atreet. WANTED KNOWN—That Munro and Milligan have Removod from Korongo hepe Rood to Larger and more .Centra Premises in Hobson-street, near Wellington street. WANTED KNOWN-The Flirtation Waltz, only Is 6d, at Dampler's Branoh Btore In the Markets Bo iv time. W~ANTED-P.operty-holdcrsintho city and suburbs wishing to soil may find ready buyers by-calii_ig with particulars at Central Land Agenoy, ootnor of Quoon Btroet nnd Vulcan-lano.—George - raser. Manager. y$ A „ N T ED. A Gentleman in the Engineering line to join adveitlser in perfecting an Invention and secur ing patents for samo. inventor's addreSß may be obtained at Stab office, WANTED,— Come and see tho new Cool Souttlcs for 3s: the grand Coal Vases (with sbovols) only 10s; at Dampler's Now Shop, Hobson-street ANTED KNOWN-Bo in tirno for tho grand line of L _diea' E.S. Kid Boots at 6a Bd; Prunella do, 6s Cd.-W. H. Pompier, WANTED KNOWN, that "Coni ferlno," tho new atmospheric purifier, Is a very pleasant, as well as thoroughly reliable Dlßlnfeotant, and should be used in every house in any neighbourhood whero Bcarlet foyer exists, Price ls 3d por tin at Qardner'a English Pharmacy, 181 Qucon-Btroet, Auokland. W^ ANTED KNOWN—Tnat the «ew Zealand Timber Company are Belling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at the very lowest rates. Very superior White Kauri, from onr now bush, just opened. \\; ANTED Known—Tbat C. HawKcs- Yf wood, Hobson-Btreet, has the Cheapest Hardware In town. Enbank's Star Noils, 3 loch light. 3d; and 2J inch, at 3|d per lb; Light Wire Nails (li inch, 2 inoh, '__ inch), at 3d per lb: Flooring Brads (all sizes), at 2d per lb; Bollei Rlvetß, 18b per cwt; Anchors, 15s per owt: Shit Chains, lis per owt (tested). \\T ANTED KNOWN—Wonderful Bar^ W gainß in Manchester Goods. Calico 811; Flannel, 9jd; Window Net (wide), _jd; &c.' fee. &Q.-W. H. Dampier. WS ANTED KNOWN—Come and set the New Tweed at Is HJd yard.-W. H DaruDler. WANTED, two or tnrce ttroccrs it Auokland and Distriot to take thi Agonoy for Nelson, Moate, & Co.'s Purei Blendec Teas. These Teas ore acknowledged by thi i PreßS ond Publio to bo the Finest ever Bold li the Southern HenUsphoro, and are guarantee! freo from oil scented tea.—For particulars appl; I to Nelson, Moote, & Co., Tea Blenders on< ', Importers, High-street, Chriatchnrch, . VH7ANTED KNOWH, that Mrs Carter W of Victoria-street, la now selling Corset at 2_ 9d and 3s Bd; handsome Embroidery Irim ming, S_d Brfdfid; rloh Fringe, 6d; Beaded do, I ls 3d; Blaok Lustres, 9d andla id: Wools, 2s 6< por lb; White and Coloured Twist .from 20 pc • yard; SoartiTtos, la per yanW, Carter,



I Wanted. t WANTED KNOWN, that H. WAITE'S I, tt Fruit Tins ore acknowledged to be the best ever Introduced in the oolony. They ro - oeived a first prize at the Agricultural Show - hold at Ellerslie on the 9th Novembor, 1881. A reolpe Is issued to each purchaser, and the 7 maker's name ls stamped on every lid. Sold by 1 all ironmongers, and at the factory. High-street, >- next City Counoll Chambers.—H. WAITE, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith. ■ f TXTANTED KNOWN, tnat the Central W Freehold Land and Investment Agenoy has Removed to Corner Queen-Btreet and vuloaa ) Lane, where the Land Business in all its _ branohes ls now carried on under the speolal superintendence ot Mr G. Eraser. Valuations ' mode, Burveys for land transfers effected, and titles perfected at minimum cost. No oharge [ made for registering properties for sale " AJfTED KNOWN—That we have just received the Nsweßt Styles in Hair work, comprising the Princess Soolpette, Cachefolle, Frontlet, and Fringes of Various kinds; Whips of Hairfln all shades and lengths, —J. and T. Mason, 188-190, Queen-street, WANTED KNOWN—That Professor Gusscott is the only Original and Practi cal American Herbalist In the Colony, and also the most expensive mon to do business with. He requires no information) he oan deolde at a glance the diagnosis of the case, thereby reliev ing the patient of a great deal of nervousness and hesitation, Try and disprove this it you Can , WANTED KNOWN, that J. MEL DRUM, Bootmaker, Bhortland-street, Auckland, is calling special publio attention to his Custom Work. Repairs neatly done Boots Sewn and Peqokd and Mabm to Obdbb. a trial re-peotfoily BoUolted.-J. MELDRUM. WANTED KNOWN, that I am now Soiling every description of China, Glass, and Karthenware cheaper all round than any other shop in the trade. Vases and China Ornaments considerably below town prloes. One trial will prove the foot—Note the address: F. A. Henman, Karangahape Road opposite Newton Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, I am selling Whits Calicos (30 lech wide), 4s 9d doz. yards; Brown Holland (good),od yard; Coloured Toilet Covers (large s!9e), ls 6d.— ft. W.Dom plor, Wnkefleld-Btreet. ANTED KNOWN —Music, Music, Music—The Piano Muslo ordered by mo from England has arrived; all 3d and 6a each. Particular attention this time Is called to the Standard Popular Songs, whioh I have epoolally ordered from Hat; Hemy's Tutor, 3s 6d; other Piano Tutors, ls; lßt and 2nd Violin Strings, Id; 3rd and 4th ditto, 6d.-W. 11. DAMPIER, Hobson-street, Wakefield-street, and City Market. _ WANTED KNOWN.- Justarriv.d.s.s. Garonne, a splendid lot of cholc Oleo graphs,Ohild_en's Toy Bookefromld eaoh,OkOoks, Photographs, Stationery, Mechanical Vlgures and Gsneral Fancy Goods. Ex Coromandel— Splondid lot of Toys, the best ls lines we have ever had;—C. W. Goodson, in thanking his numorous customers for their patronage, hav ing established by demonstration their eporeol atlonof his efforts to supply a need in this in creasing city, would intimate his intention, in order that ho may be able to maintain his posi tion as taking the lead in the Auokland fanoy trade, of visiting Knglond daring the winter months, and making hla own selection of goods for the coming season, thereby imparting a knowledge of tho present requirements of tbe trado to his buyer who is constantly on the mar ket—GoojUon/BLondonjircajle. WANTED KNOWN-Men'sTFancy Regatta Shirts, 4n 6d (all sizes). Just opened — grand lino. — Dampler's, Wakefield street WANTED TO SEL_L, FRESH BUTTER Of THE CHOICEST QUALITIES, IN QUANTITISa TO BOIT PURCHABERa R E W' S, VICTO_.IA-BT_.BKT. A WIDOW LADY wishes to moot with an engagement as Companion to a Lady, either in country or town; requires no remu neration but a comfortable home.—Apply AC, Post Offloe, Anokland. mv NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS — A An All-Round Man ls open to engagement as Reporter or Sub-Editor, or to take oharge of a oountry paper.—Address A.M., Star Offloe, Tenders. A UCKLAND RACING CLDB, Tenders required for the oreotlon of Fence, labour only. Particulars to bo Been at my oflico. Tendors to dose on SATURDAY next, the 4th March, at 12 noon, WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. HMO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tondora will bo rocolved until 4 o'olook on MONDAY,'.he 6th Instant, for Ropairs to the Wovorloy Hotol, Queen-street Epooilloatlonß at my office HENRY G. WADE, Arohiteot m O BUILDERS. Alternative Tenders will be received until 4 o'olook on WKDNKSDAY, the Bth March, for tho Ereotion o( a Villa Kealdenoo, either of brlok or ooncrote, at North Shore. Plans at my ofllce, 83, Queen-street. JiKNRY a. WADS, Architect m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be reoeived at my Ofllce, Short land-street, until 12 o'olook on FRIDAY, the 10th inst,, for Additions to the Masonlo; Hotel, Cambridge. Pious, &o„ may bo soon at my ofllce, ani at the Masonic Hotel, Cambridge. JAMES WRIGLEY. Architect. mO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders will be received at ray offloe until 12 o'olook on TUUSUAY, the7thinst, for Building a House at tfpsom. Plans, Sic, may be seen at my oflico. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect rp O BUILDER a. Tenders will be rocolved until noon of THURSDAY, the 2nd of Maroh, for the Ereotion of a Preserving Factory at Helens ville. Plans, &c„ at Noe. 8 and 9, South British Chambors, EDMUND BELL, Arohiteot rp O BUILD ER 8. Tenders will be reoelved up to noon on WEDNESDAY, tho Bth Maroh, for the Ereotion of a Building in Quoen-street for Messrs. Fisher and Co, Plans, &c at our Oillow, Quoen-street EDW. MAHONEY « SON, Architects. ii-censing Notices. -^^r_ffiff_ffi_r '< | ICENSING ACT, 1881." Distbict of Ponsonby, election of oommitree-men. I hereby, In accordance with " The. Licensing Aot. 1881, and "The Regulation of Local Elections Aot. 1876." notify that the under mentioned persons have been Nominated for tho Ofllce of Members of the Licensing Com mittee for the Distriot above-no mod :- Boardman. Abraham Evans, Daniel Ifalkner Evans, Thomas Scddon Field, John Henry Lewisson, Frederiok Harvey Maolnuoe, Charles Masefleld. Thomas Taylor i)won, Goorge William Quick, Francis Swales, John Thome, William As tho numbor of Candidates nominated (11) exceed the number of offices to be filled (5), I hereby give notice that a Poll will bo takon, at the Ponsonby Hail, Ponßonby, between the hours ot nine In tho forenoon and six in the afternoon, of MONDAY, the twentieth day of Maroh, 1882. Dated at Auokland this second day of Maroh, 1882' THOMAS COTTBH. Substitute Returning Officer. -2_f___s______n_> »T ICENSING ACT, 1881." DISTRICT OF EPSOM. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE-MEN. I hereby, in accordance with "The Licensing Aot. 1881," and "The Regulation of Loosl Klootlons Act, 1876." rotify that the under mentioned persons have been Nominated for the Offloe of Membors ot the Licensing Com mltteß for the Dlßtilct above-named, Bullor, John Waterhouse Oardnor, vVilllam Hall, Robert Hoyr, Henry Robinson, William As the number of Candidates Nominated dpos 1 not oxoeed the number of Oflloos to be nllod, I horoby publicly declare the above-named Candidates to have been this day duly elected to bo the members of tho Licensing Committee • for the said Distriot. ! Dated this second day of March, 1832. ; SAMUEL Y. COLLINS, • Substitute Returning Officer. TVTEW ZEALANJJ iNSURAJMOfi . J3| COMPANY. _ _telnßMMoe and Reserve Funds _. <SIM.OW ! LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE EATKS, PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. i [UNDOUBTED SECURITY. i N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. 3 QKORQff- P- PIERCE Manager. } Scottish imperial insurance ; O company. Capita.. _. .. - £1.000.000. a The undersigned, as Agent for the above - Company, is prepared to accept Fire Risks on , every description of Property, at Lowest _ Current Rates. r • JAMBS MACFARLAHH. Queen-stxeeti



I To L.et. 0 LET, small Shop wfth Dwelling house In Symonds-street, near Windmill —Apply to H. Ashton & Bon, 8, New Zealan Insurance Buildings. > TO LET, a Comfortable Tliree-roomei Cottage.—H. J. Rlordan, Nelson-street near Cook-street. TfJLET, Eight-roomed House at the to. of Hobson-street.—Apply at tho Come Store, Tor) of Hobeon-street. rr.o LET, "The Home," a commodioui A and pleasantly situated Family Residenoe with prarden. orchard, and paddock; In all about an acre and a half.—Apply to H. Ashtoi ond Son, 8. N.Z. Insurance Buildings. fX.O LET, three Brick Shops, Lowei X Alber_-3treet(ne:rttoß_aokßullHotel)i-- Apply to J. Craig, Commerce-street. TO LET, in the best business part oi Queen-street, a New bhop, having s frontago of 11 feet and a depth of SO feet, and two largo Showrooms overhead, eaoh 60 feet by 28 feet.—Apply to William Rattray, Draper arm Clothlor. 178.180, and 182. Queen-street TO LET, Offices in Queen-street, Up stairs and Down-stairs.—Apply Mutual Life Association of Australasia, No, 81, Queen- Btreet; __^ TO LET, or for Sale, a 3-roomcd House, In Exeter-street, Newton.-Apply to J. Warren, Grocer, Karangahape road. T' 0 LET, New Brick Shop in Upper Queen-street, next Mr Brldgman, good buslneßß stand,—Apply to H. Ashton and Son, 8, N,Z.;lnsnranoe Buildings. mo LET. To Let, the Three-story Building at present being ereoted, adjoining Theatre Royal, Vic toria-street. Very suitable for a wholesale or manufacturing business, - B. TONKS te CO. TO LET, in Grace-str.et, Fonßonbv, a New Six-roomed House; water laid on, with every oonvenienoe; about 200 yards from Ponsonby Road,—Apply next door. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage; splendid view of water.—Apply Mrs J, Wheeler, Jorborough-street, Ponsonby. rpo LET or for Sale, a Handsome Villa, _L 6 rooms, &o„ situate In O'Connell-street, Ponsonby j beautiful position, splendid view, Sec The grounds (about 1 oore) are tastefully laid out in flower garden, orchard, &o. The fruit trees aro all of a superior kind, and just coming into full bearing. Very choice.—D. F, Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street, For Sale. FOR SALE, a bargain, a good Double seated Baggy, with patent axles. Price, £35.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Anckland. FOR SALE.—A Good Second-hand Billiard Table, fittings oomplote.-Price £100.—Apply this oflico. SALE-STREET. —Por Sale, a Large Allotment, 60 x 120).-_pply to R. Melville. FOE SALE, an Eight-roomed House in Franklin Road; no reasonable offer re fused.— Apply R. Adlington, next Bishop's 8 tore. ■ p DIOR IMMEDIATE SALE, 360 acres II of Land at North Shore; mixed bnsh and fern. plenty of fresh water: Bplendid Bites for orchards, A large tidal oreek rnns into centre ot the blook: cheap,—Apply to H. Ashton ond Son, 8, New Zealand Itsnrgnce Buildings. GN.L.A. — Several cSn .rally-situated • Queen-street nnd other City Properties for disposal. Good investments. Kany terms.— T. Wi Hio-son, great Northern Land i gency. T/lOR SALE.—Verandah Cottage, four JJ rooms, etCjSltuated just off Cook-street} price only £150. Very Cheap. (Must bo sold,)— P. F. Kyona. Estate Agent. jiiOK SALE, Duke-street, Newton, JD Verandah Cottage, six rooms, and a work shop, good well, garden, tec—l). F. Evans Land Agent, Queen-street. liiOß SALE, Business Premises at " Mount Eden, situate In main road; a splendid opening for a Chemist, as at present there is not one In this large and populous district. The building Is new, substantial, and well finished.—Full particulars from Mrs Jaok, on the premises, or of D, F. Evans, Estate Agent. Queen-street. PRO„rECT TERRACE.—A very nice Verandah Cottage of six rooms, fitted with cupboards, bookoose. dresser, &c; gas ana water laid in; good garden, stable, Sec— D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. Queen-street. STOKES'S POINT.-Splendid Allot ments' fenced and planted with I suit and ornamental trees, m splendid position, over looking the harbour, near the beach.—D. F, Evans, Estate Agent. STOKES'S POlNT.—House of 8 rooms (not Quite finished) and two allotments in garden to bo Sold cheap.—D. F. Evans. Estate Agent ; Qneen-atreet. 117 PROSPECT-STREET, near Ponsonby Hall.—New and thoroughly well-finished Bouse of four rooms, fitted up with almost every convenience.' Allotment 33 x 100, for Immediate sole.—D, F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-Btreet. ___ ; MOUNT EUEN (near Mr Kelly's), a new and well-finished House ot five rooms, replete with almost every convenience, such as register grates, kitchen range, &a; allot ment about 50 x 200 j main rood frontage; very deßlrabl_.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen street, *>S FOR SALE, New and Well-finished House; six rooms, fitted with register gratea. oven, tank, tec; very deßlrablej situate near Ponsonby Hall. Price £32i-D. F. avans, Estate Agent. 430 ImOR SALE, Williams-street, near Wei- V liogton-street, a very nice Verandah Cottage, 4 rooms, etc. (now let at 12s per week), in good order j prioe, .80..-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. _J__s_ •i.OR SALE (Howe-street), a very pretty ___■ Villa containing|five rooms, pantry; water laid in, nice garden, Sec; all In flrst-olasß order; splendid view: a very desirable place.— D. F. gvons, Estate Agent, Queen-Btreet. _25 liluK SALE, all that magnificent Corner I. AllptmenVFranklin Boad and England street, about 91 x 101, planted with ornamental trees, tec This ls, without exception, the best in the o vloi-ity both at present for a villa residenoe, and prospectively as a grand business _itc-D. if. Evans, Estate Agent, Qaeen-street. ~.*.:■ ' '.~: B__j OR SALE, Building Allotments, situa ted In Spring-street, Ponsonby, best posi tion, at 25s per foot: Bhelly Beach Rood, at 42s 6d; Emi_.et.-B.reet, SOs; Bayfield, Ponsonby, 12s 6d; Ponaonbylßoad (noar Mason's), 30s; Mount Kaon (m»ln road), 50s; Newton Rood, iOa j Pon sonby Terraoe, splendid allotment, lully stocked with fruit trees, flowers, end vegetables, 40 x 100, for £100: and Other desirable lots on ap plication to D. F. Evans, EBtete Agent, Queen street. ' PONSONBY,— A new and very proUy Verandah Cottage of fi rooms, allotment, tank. _tc,, all complete, and In first doss order. Very oheap. _5220.-D. F. Evans,' Estate -agent, Queen-street. 427 ÜBURBAN STOKE lor »aie,—A first rote business for Sole In one of the best oi Auokland suburbs; the position ls second ta none: a splendid opening; full partioulars from D.F. Evans, Estate Agent, Auckland. 325- LINCOLN -STREET, Ponsonby—a new and desirable House of 7 rooms, not quite finißh.d. Prioe, as It now stands, together with allotment (93 x 100). fii2s.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-Btreet ___ PONSONBY TERRACE (near All Saints' Churoh), a compsot and oomfort able Houbo of five rooms, two tanks, tec; gooc corner allotment. Prioe .830.-D. F. Evans Estate Agent. Qaewl-Btreet. 403 SPRING-STREET, Ponsonby — Hand some new Honso, thoroughly well flnUhed rooms large and lofty, standing on two allot ments. lam instructed to eflect an immedlati Balo-bußlnoßS matters oalling the owner awaj from tho district.—Full particulars from D. F Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street jTILKNBURN, Ponsonby—Marine Villi \JC Residence For Sale. The house consist Of 2 rooms, eaoh 16 x 16, 2 eaoh 14 x 14,118 x 12 and five small bed-rooms, all fitted with gas registers, ovens, eta Splendid large allotment mostly planted with fruit trees, &o„ havini frontages to three Btreets, situated near thi water Bide—grand view. This property is si situated that it is bound to enhance in valuo The owner is leaving this oharmiog locally solely through business matters. Prioe, orlj -3675.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-Btreet (321) , j^OR SALE OR LEASE Takapuna, North shorb.—Desirable Store Dwelling, and Outhouses, almoßt new and ii flrst-oloss order, together with 5 acreß Splendic Land (in crdps) On main road and in the vioinlt; of tho beautiful lake, and commanding splendii view of Auokland harbour. A most deslrabl property, and well worthy inspection. D. F. EVANS, 381 Bstate Agent CI O X SALE HANDSOME VILLA, containing 12 room] new and well-finished, standing on high ground Magnliloont view of Auckland Harbour (oanno be shut out): beautiful flowergardon. All li flrst-olass order. A grand[Position, and a, res pretty place-situated at that delightful seaside suburb, Devonport, North Shore, about thre minutes' walk from wharf. _.„.„* Full particulars from D. F. Evans, Estat Agent, Queen-street T^JORTHCOTE, STOKES'S PUlflX FOR SALE, all that very dosirable pieceio iindf situated on Main Road, between Presb, torian Churoi site and- new Sohool BuUdlnp being about li miles from the wharf. This Lol which extends from the Main Rood through t thebeautiful KourfGulley. has beon sub-divide into seotions, ranging from ha£an-aore uj wards/all o£ whioh are flrst-olass Villa Sites, c for market gardens could not bo surpassed. Th fertility of tbe land is mode manifest by th luxuriant nativo growth now upon It-plenty t Umber, magnificent troe ferns, &c, &o. Tl Lots are now pegged off and ready for selectloi Terms—, oashj er such terms as agreed upoi Purchasers con depend upon overy focilll being given both as regards purchase and bull ing. Full particulars from D, F. EVANS, Estate Agent, Queen-street, next "Herald." ~U\ O it IS A L I Ponsonby Road—All that most desirable pr perty, situate on main road, corner of Careen and Norfolk stroets, and now in occupation the Rev Hi R. Dowsbury. The House contains six rooms, thorough built, well finished, and replete with almi every oomfort, snch as gas laid on, See: iho Allotment has a frontage of 110 feet Ponsonby Road, by about 220 feet to ea Cameron ond Norfolk-streets, all secure fenced, and planted with ornamental and fn This is, without doubt, a most valuable Pj perty, and for a "business Bite is unsurpassed, For Building Sites, it could bo subdivided great advantage, having three frontages, bul am ipetxnoted to effect a Estate Agent, Queen-street,



I PubUo Notices. I T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE d MARY RYAN. of"waipipl, In the Provinola Distriot of Auokland, Widow, Devisee unde j the Will of Thomas Ryan,late of Wolplpl ofON Bald, Farmer, deceased, having applied t • be Registered as Proprietor of an fißtate in fee _ simple in all that Poroel of Land, containing \l 0 Aores more or less, being Allotment 178, of w . Parish of Waipipl, the whole ot theLandin oluded In Vol. 23, Folio 278, of tho Reglste - Book. _ ~ ' Notice Is hereby given that the Applioan . will be Registered accordingly unless Caveat bi , lodged forbidding tho Borne on or before the 2itl 1 day of March next. , , Dated ot the Land Transfer Ofßoe, Auckland this 6th day of February, 1882, THKO. KISSLING. District Land Registrar. | iwf O T^ 1^ C B. In the Estate of James Sdppkt & Co. AU Claims not yet proved agahuit above Estate to bo sent in to the ofllce of D. H, MoKenzie. on or before Blh Maroh, after whloh a First and Final Dividend will be payable. D. H. MoKBNZIB,) C, B. STONE, j-Trustees, GEO. HARPER, . A LADY oflers daily teaching in English Language and Music to adults and children, Terms modenate.—Addreßß Veritas, P. 0., Newton VTOTICE,—Geo. Bishop begs to inform -Li thelPublio that he has Opened those Premises situated at the Voot of Grey-street, 3 doors from the Market Hotel, ns General Fish and O-sstbr.Sa-OON.-GKORGE BISHOP. BY paying 10s down, wo send you at onoe "Singer," "Howe," or any Sewing Machine; balance, 2s 6d per week.—D. P, Chambers, 70, Queen-street, opposite Bank of New Zealand. ALL accounts owing to tho estate of the late G. Waller are requested to bo paid on or before the 15th Maroh. After that date any outstanding debts will be handed to ths solioltors Of the Administratrix for oolleotlon. . EDWARD LEWIS, For the Administratrix. ! isn- or 1 c c, Mr J. A. BEALE, Solicitor, begs to announot to the publio that he has taken offices on the first floor of the South British Insurance Build ings, Queen-street, where he intends practising his profession. AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The AUTUMNEXHIBITIONof FLOWERS, FRUITS, and VEGETaBLBB will be held in the CHORAL HALL. _ ymonda - Btreet, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Maroh 9 and 10. Entries will be received by the undersigned, at the Museum Buildings, up to 6 p.m; on MONDAY, Maroh 6th. Intending exhibitors oan obtain copies of the schedule of prizes on application to Messrs Lovers. Hesketh and Aiokin, and at .adman, or from the undersigned. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Seo. /"VLSON TOMATO SAU CE, New season-Quality guaranteed, To be obtained of all Grocers, at 1/ per Bottle. O. COZEN-, Agent, 27, Queen-street pi O R £5 A li E STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS BUSINESS. The undersigned oftor for sale tho- stock-in trade in the eatato of James Stuart, Cambridge, Waikato. consisting of Books, Stationery, Mußio, Fanoy Goods, Sec; also the goodwill and lease of premises, situated in the best posi tion in Cambridge. Immediate possession can bo given. Stock sheets and full particulars of N. G. LENNOX I Tr - flteeß ARTHUR H. NATHAN f -trustees. -£?Tt i\ T0 *IOW LENT on Building a&JLvF Society principles, or on other termi to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loons nego tiated. See List of Properties for sole on fourth page. Six por cent, allowed on money deposited for Investment. -C. Williamson, Land, Estate and Financial Agent, Valoan Lane. AUBTRIAN BENT WOOD Cane Chairs, Austrian iVn__,^ «?,£_.' Bentwood Cone Couohesond 123, Queen-street. Lounges. Austrian Bentwood Cano Rocking Chairs. ALNUT DRAWING •■• «r ~ .>>,„. ,_ ROOM „BWT¥__? }<h Kr££. ._<£___.' Suk. Tapestry, Rep, and Ore -I_3, Quoen-street. to^ei vfalnut Tables, What. noto end Canterbnrys. _ AHOGANY, CEDAR Rimu, and Kauri Din . fe Kn?_»^"_Tw, «ng-room Suites in Leather ; 123, Queen-street. H ___ ro _ ot ___. una American • Cloth. _ __ _____ eteafls, Iron Frenoh Bel .i-*^*** ""V^I.' steads. Iron Stump Bed ; 123, Queen-Btreet. S fl B B ; Irol _ Folal _£ chair , Bedsteads, Iron Cots. ATENT Spring Roller Blinds and Venetian 123, Queen-etreet, Blinds, Gilt Cornices and Frenoh-polhihed Cornloe Poles ARPETS, Hearthrugs, Linoleum, FlooroiOth, 123, Queen-street. Matting, Door Mats, Batt Mats, In great variety. IBBBAL DISCOUNT to Gash Purchasers, AU __•_£?* lJ"V nj.' goods delivered free In town. 123, Queen-Btreet. &at_ogues post free on appli- cation. BDROOM FURNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri, _23, Quoon-Btreot. WordrobesJßedsteadß.Wßßh stands and Toilet Tables. : ■ ■ ;Mks, Knight 1 Begs to Intimate to her old patrons and the ; publio generally, that she has Opened Business in the : CITY MARKET (THIRD STALL), QUKEN-STSEET ENTBANCE, And that, as heretofore, she will do her utmost to give them every satisfaction, . JTruit Of every kind in season, and of the bos! quality, always on hand. GREENGROCEBISS AND SMALL GOODE ; ditto. ; Poultry. 1 To this branch of her business overy cart and attention will be given, as sbe proposei • to make this the leading feature, and with thai 1 view has made arrangements for OONSTANI l SUPPLIES from thoroughly reliable settlers. ' Oountry orders attended to with despatoh, one every care taken to aecare their arrival 1 In good condition. 1 Conveyance-attended to immediately on arrival Her motto will be , "Small Profits and Quiok Returns." Market, Auokland, February 23,1882, , rUST RECEIVED — ALFRED BlßD'l ,el Bab-no Powder, Oustabd Fowdbb and Blano Mange Powder. Oußtard Powder : for maMng Custards without eggs: choice ant • delloioua. Blano Mange Powder, for makini 3 the moat delicious Blano Mange with little > trouble and a trifling oost; to be obtained tathi « following flavours:-Vanilla Almond. Straw 5 berry, Raspberry, Chocolate. Coffee, wk • Almond. Baking Powder for Bread, Pastry 5 Cokes, Plum Puddings, Sec Its effects are but ' prising, as it imports a lightness, wholesome ■ ness, and sweetness that oannot be otherwis( r produoed. — Testimonials: From Captain Sb r F. L. MoOlintook, R.N., Franklin Expeditlor • (Arotlo Yaoht Fox) Sept. 21. 859; from the Emigration Commissioners, Westminster, Lon . don, S.W., June 6: from the Wax Ofllpe London; a Cortifloato from the Admiralty . London, Feb. 5, , ; Agent for Auckland: . 1( ROBERT RBWi f Grocer fto.. Viotohia-btrbbt. 9 CIREDK. WHITEHEAD'S t? RETAIL TEA ADVERTISEMENT. FINEST CHINA TEA SIFTINGS, 1/4 per lb ' Seleoted from the London market, and.re markably oheap. Gives a Btrong, thick, '■ and pungent li<_uor, t CHOICEST PURE-FIRST CROP BROKE! a PANYONG CONGOU. This Tea for value l in the cup is worth pence por pound c more money. Price, 1/6 per lb. The c like rarely comes into this market, A SPLENDID DARJEELING FL4VOUREI 0 MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Pure India and China Teas. Price, 1/8 per lb. ', "TEA EXTRAORDINARY The ready sole this Tea commands proves it ,f worthy the name. Price, 2/ per lb, "FAMILY MIXTURE." !. A blend of extra highly cured first crop Ind: . and China Teas; wilt carry well, and im -0 prove with lengthened brewing In the d pot, and prove itself an eoonomlo )- high-class Family Tea. Price, >r 2/6 per lb. • "VERY RICH DEEP BROWN TEA ', A combination of some of tho purest, tho ,_; strongest, and the richest flavoured Teas f Imported. Give it a trial. ™ Price, 3/per lb. ;y SO BOXES "FOCK OAN PEKOE TSA &. About the Fteeßt Importation of the Season. Price, 28/ per box. Fredk. Whitehead. _ whole ale and retall'tea dealel _, VIOTOBIA-BTBESI, AnOBXAITO. o- -_TOUHG WOMEN'S INOTFTUT '_ frS? n ?-.?J„ P h__*e tor Young Ladles who 4 _y o ccu^d Dd 3uriTthe°day. Terms on appUoath Ilt toThl toS^wtog Gatherings, to which, MM ■o- tovltk are he& during tEe Week 1-Monds , 7780 w, Bible Class; fuesitay. 8.30p.m_. Bit to Ota-; Friday, 7.30 P.m.. Working Party 0 tX >m_W Agency* Servants' togtetij. a Leading Library connootton with.the Sni 1 lute. ■ , ~ -_; ;; ,',.: •■"'.: ■.■":;il. ; :::.:.,



Amusements. i TORNE.STREET HALL. j d THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING. >- GRAND INAUGURAL CONDBBT AND ' * 0 . DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE, i- In connection with St. James's Mutual ___• 3 S provement Association. , c Vontriloquial Performance by Signor Built. m i- frqgrio. Sparkling Comedietta, entitled ' r ■ .INQUISITIVE PETER. Admlsslon-Ono Shilling (to all parts of the t Hall). a Doors open at 7,80 p.m.; performance oom •x mences at 8 sharp. Meeting... YOUNG MEN'S CHRIST_-_N X ASSOCIATION, corner of WelleS-sr-nA - \ Albert streets.—Evangelistic Service, THIS • !fl ' Thursday) EVENING, at 7.80. AU are invited. i Recent arrivals cordially invited \j PONSONBY MUTUAL IMPROVE^ ! MENT SOCIETY. - . )'d§ • The First Meeting of the present session of ' the above will beheld In All Saints' Schoo lroom THIS (Thursday) EVKNING, March 2_ _J| 1883. at 7.80 o'olook. Business: Election ol : Omoers and Nominatlsn ofNew Members. . | __ H. 8. HALL, Hon. Seo. ,; /:,;.§ TfO WNTEER DISTRIOT ORDERS. j i Auckland, 2nd Maroh, ____, The whole of the Officers of the Auokland , >'l 1 Volunteer Force are requested to meet tho ■ 'Am Ofllcer Commanding the Distriot, at the Militia , M Office, on MONDAY Next, tho 6th Instant, at. : i o'olook p.m, for the purpose of taking into con- 1 ' Bideratlon such matters as may be brought Sag before them. E. WITHER-. Major. . . 1 .Commanding Distriot;. A "VTOTICE is hereby given that a Special • _Ll General Meeting ot shareholders In the , New Zealand Timber Company (Limited) will . :M >be hold at the Company's Offloe, Customhouse- •' i At street West, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 3rd • day ot Maroh, 1882, at 2.30 p.m. Business: To confirm tho following Bpocial Resolution. *' passed by the Shareholders at their * • meeting held on Tuesday, the 81st day of ■- January. I8S2: "That tho General Meet. "M ) Ings of the Company be held in tbe t month of February in eaoh rear, instead of January, and that No. 10 of the : Company's Artlolea ot Association be amended In so far as substituting the ■-.-.■ word February for that of January ." By order, I M. H. AIKMAN GRAY. || Seoretary. ; ri RAND ORANGE LODGE _S_Bn V_T OF NEW ZEALAND. _3s _ ■_ — Adjourned annual session. The Adjourned Annual Session will be held on FRID A if, 3rd Maroh next, at fche Protestant Hall, Newton, at 6 p.m. T. W. DUNN. R.W.G.M. . . —_. . —__.—. ____~. 0§ MARITANA" CLASS PRAttIiCE NIGHT Is altered permanently to THURSDAYS, instead of Wednesdays,—Per- ;i forming Members please take notioe, NORTH SHORE GLASS altered like* wise to Wednesdays, — New Quarter of whioh oommenoes Maroh l_th, \" .i February 2-th. H. GORDON GOOCH. Board ana Jtiesiaenoe. , VACANCIES lor two young Men Boarders, at Te Awomntu Villa, Lower HoDson-Btreet. Terms moderate. _^ M BOARD AND . R__SIDEHCB.-_'imU elasß table to those requiring the above.— , Apply Croydon Villa, Vincent Btreet (Mrs [ Fuller). . , /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, J VJT HOBSON-STREET. . boabd -wd lodoinq __..«.__... 29s per Week Buret-. Room __. .. ____. i Auctions. ' i i;; "''. Adji i TO-MORROW, 11 O'CLOCK A.X, , . , MARKET-DAY. ARTHUR'S POULTI.Y. PRODUCE, , FRUIT, AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKBT. ARTHUR'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. ; POULTRy"_EPART]__!NT. . Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese. Brahama Fowls, Pigeons, Canaries, Fanoy Birds, Small Figs, : PRODUCE, grocery" AND FRUIT DX , PARTMENT. 170 Good Cheeses, IB kegs Butter • 80 sides sundry Bacon and Hams •, i , i .) " 100 sacks Good Table Potatoes . 60 bafts Onions ; Carrots, Pumpkins, Cabbages Herbs Flour, Sharps, Bran, Oatmeal. Oats ■ . < Wheat, Maize, Sacks -,-:.-<_ tff • FRUIT. - Plums, Pears, Peaches, Apples, 1 Grapes, Quinoss.', ~. . . i ; On acoount of whom It may concern, at 2 o'clock p.m.—2 oases (128 boxee) Figs, 82 , eaoks oats, 1 ton Flour ; GROCERIES, &0.-Tea, Sugar, Cocoa, Rloe, Cornflour. Starch, Blue, Soap, O Pegs, .?sj Bisottits.ljOilies.Confeotloner-' ,„.,;. 1' * I OW S__,E PIUVATELT, ■ FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. ' " At Auotion Prices: ; A Large and Varied Assortment of Furnishing . Goods, of English, American, and Colonial-. ' make, for Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed room, Parlour, and Kitchen; Mangle, Stoves, Grates, Ovens, Sewing Machines, Organs, Uaimoniums,.Plano, Vasos, Mat ting, Globs and Earthenware, Clocks, Watches, &o, tec TCMOKR9W, 2 O'CLOCK P.M. ,- FIGS I FIGS I. '. t On Account of Whom it May Concern, Ex Orient Line. TO BE SOLD~BY AUCTION. O CASES (420_80_5E8) FIQJ.. AT ARTHUR?!. MART. _ SATURDAY, MARCH 4, c At 11 o'Clook. _' 1 T I M B E Rl ;.."t J MB E Rt TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT THE MARKET. :. 14,000.-SB? ASSORTBD" 'i In Lots to suit Purchasers. «• Terms Cash." i '• I R. A r"t~H VB, . . .. _. Auctioneer. " I : ■-: 1 . : 1 1 TO-MORROW, I - FRIDAY, MARCH 3, I At 10 o'clock. - ■ \ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ~ 1 Postponed from To-day on Account of the Wet Weather. G. W. BINNEY & CO. T\/'ILL sell by public auction, at their TV Mart, Queen-street, to-morrow (Fri -3 day), March 3, at 10 o'olook obarp, • > A A A Quantity of General Household Furniture removed to Mart for convenlenoo of ~As , ) Sale. ■ - ■■ ii ■:■ '/''i;-:-:l|S| Terms Cash, : ___. . TO-MORROW, AT SIBBIN'S "MART, Lower (Ja_en street, at 11 o'olook, 60 Wairoa Cheese D SO bsga Potatoes .•." ' 100 oases Kerosene iOboioesTea 1" Sugar, Flour, Maize, Bran 12 kegs Beef. Butter 130 cases Bacon, Southern and Auokland 60 boxen Candles Soap, Groceries "* tec, &.., Sec '£ O ■ MORROW, PRODUCE SALE. f. W. DOWDEN, r' >A TS7ILL sell by auction, at tha.Exohaagt _ W Mart, Queon-Street, To-mowow ,(ft* day), at U o'olook, „ ___ Hams. Bacon, Oh_Me.Po_woes ■_ tmXßeef. Batter, Oatmeal. Apples A _^_%b totes and tgU-ohests Hiscults. Flour. Rloe, Soap. Candles ironnd See. Wheat Mabe. Oats Bro_; Sharps, Lime jaloe _, , » a ■ Boring Mattrasses, Boots, Watohes *■■ &a„ &&o r eta. i JJ- O T_l, O E, h. W. EATON, in returning thanks for past favours, begs to inform his mends, otutonuis, and the publio that he has not closed his busin_L as is currently reportod, but haa M REMOVED to his Old Stand, N 0..8, Lower _ Queen-Btreet, where tie will continue to carry 16 on the Auctioneering and Commission Business, - "* and hopea by striot attention to bnslaeM to merit, as ÜBual, a share of publio patronage. '?• Alwayaon_«ndforP„r___.-We-<)ateM»iße. _ to Bran. Sharps, Chaff, Fowl Wheat Pntatoye. W» onUkwwd'sFlonrtui^ m* (Continued oa Fourth Fogey)