TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

RUSSELL, this day,

Arrived: Te Anau. She sails at 6 p.ni, Passengers: Hon. J. Hall, R. Hobbs M.H.R., Capt Smith, Bishop Cowie, Father McDonald, Mrs Saunders and family, and others.

THAMES, thia day VISIT OF THE PREMIER. The hon. the Premier is expected here in a few days to inspect the Thames, Ohine muri, Te Aroha, and Thames Valley rail way route, l»Mt A. J. A Horn, Clerk of the Court, Thames, has just published an alphabetical digest of the Licensing Act, invaluable to Licensing Committees and their clerks. The Kuranui Company commenced crushing yesterday. , . , The Caledonian started this morning with 10 stampers at the Herald Mattery. The reef in the stopes is still looking well, but the present workings are ahead of tho richest port of tho reef. A new stopc will commenco in a day or two.

TE AWAMUTU, this day. VISIT OF MR LALOB. Wo had a visit yesterday from Hon, P. Lalor, of Victoria, who we*nt on to Alexan dra, and goes to-day to Kihikihi and Cam-, bridge. He will see all the larger properties on that road and the Piako, and is very much pleased with the country. Mr F. J. Moss is with him, and Major Jackson joins them at Kihikihi.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

DUNEDIN, tbis day. Gorton has been scratched for all engage' tnonts at the Autumn Meeting.

THE LICENSING TICKETS.

FAILURE OP NEGOTIATIONS,

As matters stand at present, there is every probability of there being a sharp contest for. at least two of the City Licensing Districts. Yesterday the delegate of the Auckland Licensed Victuallers' Association, Mr Patrick Gleeson, waited on Mr New* man, who is acting for the Temperance Association, with the view of arranging for a ticket in Auckland North, to which both parties would agree, and thereby obviate the necessity of au appeal to the ballot-box. The names of Messrs D. H. McKenzic, G. W, Owen, and Buchanan wetc mutually agreed on, and Mr Gleeson submitted the names of Messrs Wad deli, Thompson, D. G, Mac- Donald, and J. M, i-hera, from rbom two might be selected. Mr GlecHon understood that Mr Newman was willing to accept the two latter, but there would appear to have been a misunderstanding concerning the names, as in the evening Mr Gleeson re ceived a note from Mr Newman to the effect that it would be impossible to como to an arrangement unless the Licensed Victuallers agreed to accept the name of Mr *J. C. McMillan for that of Mr J. M, Shera. Mr Newman this morning submitted tho following ticket to the Licensed Victuallers in tho form of an ultimatum, asking for a reply in the course of half-an hour :—Messrs I). H. McKenzie, T. Thom son, W. R, Waddel, C. C. McMillan, and cither G.W.Owen or Buchanan. No reply being received within the prescribed time, Mr Newman came to the conclusion that the negotiation had fallen through, and at once made arrangements for running, an entirely temperance ticket. Mr Newman, himself, who is especially distasteful to the Licensed Victuallers, will be one of tho candidates. On making enquiries from Mr Gleeson this morning, we ascertained that an answer would have been given to Mr Newman had it not been from the fact that Mr J. M. Shera had expressed his inten tion of going to the poll as a, nominee of neither party, thus of course making an election inevitable. The Licensed Victu allers have placed the names of four gentlemen ion their ticket, and are already making arrangements for the contest. The negotiations concerning Auckland East are likely to be barren, Mr Aley, who had been placed on neither of ttic tickets, declining to withdraw; and there were rumours this morning, to the effect that even in Anckland South there would be a contest nothwithstanding the fact that both parties had agreed on a joint ticket

BOWING CLUB DISPUTE.

At a committee meeting of the Auckland Regatta Club held last evening, it was decided that tbe club would not recognise the junior amateur rowing race which took place last Saturday week, and which was won by the North Shore crew. The whole history of the dispute is* somewhat as follows:—The Ponsonby, Auckland and North Shore crews entered for a contest on Regatta Day. The North Shore crew in tended to row with A. Burgess as stroke oar, being nnderthe impression that neither of the-other clubs would object to him. As stated in our lost issue, they were certain- that the Ponsonby crew wonld accept him as an amateur, while, as respect* ing tbe Auckland crew, no opposition was anticipated. Had it beeu otherwise, we are Informed, the North Shore crew would not have brought Burgeßs forward. How over, at the time appointed for starting only the Auckland crew (from reasons before stated by us) came to the post, and, consequently, had a walk over. The time for settlement on the Regatta came round, and the prize was about to be given to tbe Auckland crew, when Mr T, Henderson, jonr., stated that as some misunderstanding with reference to the race had occurred, they would not accept the prize, and desired that the race should be rowed over on tho following Saturday. The Regatta Com mittee did not decline to accede to tbe latter request, and it was generally supposed that the race was to be rowed over under their auspices. On the Saturday following the meeting the three crews came forward and were started by Captain John McKenzie, who officiated in that capacity at tbe Regatta. The North Shore crew won, with Ponsonby B.cond, and Auckland last. The Auckland crew lodged a protest with Mr Mitchelson, umpire of tho Regatta Club, but neglecting to enclose the necessary £1, the objection was considered informal Further, at the meeting held last eveninfr, the second race was declared to have no connection with tbo Regatta Club,. It appears that on the settlement night, Mr T. Henderson, took the prize (£10) on bohalf of tho Auckland crew, and . still retains the money, declining to hand it over to the winning boat, on tbe ground that A. Bur gess is not an amateur. Thns stands the matter at present. Of course the North Shore crew must feel rather sore over such treatment, as they never anticipated the Auctdand crew would take the stand they have done. It is useless for them to appeal to the Regatta Committee after the deci sion come to.last evening, while the holder of tbe prize money declines to hand it over. The only course open now seems for them to issue a fresh challenge to the Auckland crew, or to tako no further notice of the matter. Wo understand the former course wiU probably ba decided upon. The present disagreement will certainly not tend to promote amateur rowing races, hut will rather have tho effect of dropping them out of the regatta programmes for the future. Then, at all events, there would be a little less to quarrel about, and the clubs might work a little moro harmoniously than at present.

VELOCITY OF PROJECTILES IN GUNS.

THE methods that have been tried for as certaining the law of motion of a project;.* 6 in the bore of a gun (with a view to h-icung tho law of pressure developed) a*Te <m,-/ . small number of points of : the curve of spaces traversed in give-- times, and tney invo ye preforation or^ other injury to the walls of the gun, so t-iat they are applicable only to large piece*- ' A new and ingenious method, advantageous in theso respects, has been contrived by M. Sebert. In the axis of a cyl»-Afeal hollow projectile be fixes a ro/etaM-P^fcouarc section, which servesasl guide to a lfl-T-nble mass. This mass, of runner, carries a small tuning fork, th* prongs of which terminate in two small m&tallic feathers, which make undu latory tffaces on one of the faces of the rod (blackened for this purpose with smoke) as the run Jier is displaced along tho rod. The runner j it will be understood, is situated at first ic* the front part of the projectile, and while jf-he latter is driven forward remains in p_a(Fei -nc rod of iae ,ProJectile moving throu J;h it. The escape of a small wedge -etwefen the prongs of the fork at the raomeff nt of commencing motion sets tl# forkiil- vibration. Itcan bo easily shown that owimj. to the very high speed imparted to the pfflrojectile, the displacement, in place ol the (iHiert mass, through friction and passive resisjKanccs, which tend to carry it forward with Who projectile, in such as may be quite nealelr-ted. So that the relative motion o£ the tfMass recorded by the tuning fork may

he considered exactly equal and opposite to tlie motion of the projectile. A study of the curves produced guide to the laws of the motion and of the pressure dcvelqpcd by the charge. Evidently the motion of a projectile as it buries itself in sand or other resistant medium may be similarly deter mined.—" English Mechanic."

ANNUAL MEETING OF REC HABITE COUNCIL.

Ihe annual meeting ot the council ot the Independent Order of Rechabites (Now Zealand district) was held yesterday morn ing in the Newmarket Hall. The chair was taken at 9.30 by the District Chief Ruler, Bro. J. G. Carr, the Other district officers present being Deputy Ruler,. Bro, W. J. Speight; Secretary, Bro, E, Hooiss j Treasurer, Bro. J. Nodder. Representa tives were in attendance as follows :-Hope of Auckland Tent, Bros. Mell, Crow, and Waring; Star of Hauraki (Thames), Bros. Paltridge, Daoby, and Brown; Eden Tent, Bros. Worthington and Glad ding ; Aratapu Tent, Bro, Sheffield; Thames Female Tent, Bro. ttoniss; Thamea Juvenile Tent, Bro. Nodder; Auck land Juvenile Tent, Bro. Foster; Eden Juvenile Tent, Bro. Worthington. The reports from Tents showed that there Vrere 293 members in the district good upon Tent books, With an accumulated sick fund amounting to £1,56413s Bd. The balance sheet of the district showed tbe sum of £1,376 Ss llgd to be to the credit ef the funeral fund, and that there had been no expenditure during the year ended On account of deaths. Tho "digest" or busi ties., paper, containing resolutions from Tents, was disposed of, a vote of censure upon the District Secretary for remissness in the performance of his duties being nega tived. There were a unmber of candidates for most of the district offices. Ultimately the following were elected :—District Chief Ruler, W. T. Speight, Thames; District Deputy Ruler, J. P. Mell, Auckland; Dis trict Secretary, E. Honias, Thames $ Dis trict Treasurer, J. Nodder, Thames; Dis trict Guard, Kent, NeWma.ket. The next annual meeting Was fixed to be held in Auckland next Febrnary, and after a large number of matters relating to the invest ment of district funds, tho spread of tho order, and departmental details had been disposed of, the Council meeting closed at 6,15 p.m.

MINING NEWS.

JOST-IN-TiME.—The tender of Mr E. W. White (£llO-) has been accepted for sinking the shaft and cutting and fixing timbers, and a start was to havo been mado yester day, The size will be 12 x 4. It ia expected that tho shaft Will go down at an averoge rate of 12 to 15 feet per week.— Jamks Thomas.

Kurunui *HliiL United G.M.Co., (Limited).— I beg leave to submit the fol lowing report of work done in your mine during the paßt week, vis. :—Junction : Driving and stoping Ib still being continued on the lode (which has juttctioned with the No. 4 iecf, which has not been worked in this quarter). The stone in the drive looks bettor than anything I have mot with yot on this level, colour., of gold having been met with all along tbe drive, a distance of over 80ft. ; and from tho face of tho leader being heavily charged with the minerals accom panying gold, promises well for the blocks above and below the level. In order to get as much quarte out as possible for tbe next crushing, I have put tho main portion of the wages-men stoping on the lode, and from tbe appearance of the stone it ought to give a satisfactory return. Kelly's: Iha i 0 only had two men engaged here stoping the lode, consequently not much work has been done, and there is no change to re port. Young American: Two men en gaged here ; no change to report. Albion Crosscut: Contractors havo cut a small vein heavily charged with mineral, but no gold shewing, Country still favourable as ever for gold, Battery: Crushing will be commenced on Tuesday morning if possible, —THOS. H. CRAWVojrD, Mine Manager.

Success.—Since my lost report I have obtained 12ozs of specimen gold, which I forwarded by steamer on Saturday. In tbe north stop, the gold has been more regular —in every breaking down there is some met with. The main level South of the reef has changed its course more to the South. Some good-looking stone has come in, and good indications of making gold at any moment. In the low level there is no change since last report,—Pktkr Kkid.

THE VAMPIRE IN WESTERN CHINA.

Mr W, E. A. AXON, of Barton-on-Irwell, communicates the following interesting piece of folk-yore, extracted from Dr. Anderson's work, " Mandalay toMomien," in Notes and Queries: "Of the Kakhyens of Western China we read that funeral rites are also denied to those who die_ of small-pox, and to women dying in child birth. In the latter case, the mother and her unborn child are believed to be a fear ful compound vampire. All the young_ peoplo fly in terror from the house, and divination is resorted to to discover what animal the evil spirit will devour and another with which it will transmigrate. The first is sacrificed, and some of tho flesh placed before the corpse ; the second is hanged, and a grave dug in the direction to which tlie animal's head pointed when dead. Here the corpse is buried with all the clothes and ornaments worn in lifo, and a wisp of straw is burned on its face before tho loaves and earth are filled in. All pro perty of the deceased is buried on the grave, and a hut erected over it. The death dance takes place, to drive away the spirit from the house in all cases. The former custom appears to have been to burn the body itself, with the house and all the clothes and ornaments used by the deceased. This also took place if the mother died during the month succeeding childbirth, and according to one native statement, the in fant also was thrown into the fire, with the address, ' Take away your child;' but if y anyono claimed the child saying, your child,' it was spared and be the adopting parent, the real unable at any thus to reclaim

THE PHANARO GRISOU METER.

M.L. Gc-SSIAUX, engineer to the coalmines of the Bouches dv Rhone, at Gardannc, has devised a new apparatus for indicating the presence of dangerous gases in fiery mines. This instrument consists of two parts, a lamp and a pyrometer. The former pos sesses several new features in its design, which cannot bo described without the aid of a drawing, and is covered with a cylinder of Avire gauze. Encircling this is a long wire spiral extending from the top to the bottom of tho cylinder, the wires being held in place by grooves cut in a series of vertical bars forming a frame to the lamp, and fastened at the top to a ring which is attached to the cap of the lamp. The lower end of the wire terminates in a tube closed at one end. When the wire dilates under the action of heat, the extremity of the tube presses a small lever terminating in a sector gearing into a pinion, on which is fixed a needle moving on a graduated semicircle. A small spring serves to main tain constant contact between the end of the lerer and the tube, and the whole Indicating arrange ment is protected by a glass. The'action of the apparatus depends on the heat genera ted by the presence of the burning gas in the lamp exp-hding the coil and actuating the neeill-- The mode of graduating the scale -*8 M follows : The lamp is lighted in p' u _o air, and when the needle is stationary uiezero'is marked. An iron-block about One-fifth the volume of the wire envelope is bronght to a red heat and placed within the gauze, and as soon as this latter com mences to redden - corresponding to the con dition of the lamp burning in a gas-satu rated otmosphere- the position indicated by the needle is marked 100, and the interval is divided then into 100 parts. This ar rangement is a highly, ingenious one, and hasTbeen successfully applied at the mines in which M. Gossiaux is interested.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

F-B-T--R*- 13. BankofN.Z.-£23153 Colonial Bank-Buyers, 17s 6d Now Zealand Insurance-Buyers, 788 N.Z. Loan and Mercantile-Sellers, £3 17s Bd Auckland Gas-Burerß. -10 2s 6d ThamoßG_B-Bujerß,3.s Northern S.S. Co.-Sellers, 12a 6d N.Z Shipping-Buyers, tt Ms Fißber and Co.-Fellers, 10s W , Accident In ß urance-3s Bd: sellers, te K»mpthorno,Proßßer, andCo.-Buyers, 203 Alburnia-Sellerß. 18s Caledonian-Sellers. 17s 6d J. NKWMAN, Chairman.

Messrs Bycroft & Co. have offered to m il their milling establishment and. biscuit manuf-ctoryto the Auckland Agricutnra and Mercantile Company, The terms have not transpired.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

(BY TELE-RAPE-—PRESS A.B0CIAT101.).

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

William Carr, stonemason, was working this morning on tbe scaffolding at the Museum, when the board he was standing on gave way, and he fell to the ground, striking his head on the block of stone. He sustained an extensive fracture of the skull, and died shortly after his removal to the hospital.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

LONDON, February 18.0

Another joint note by the Government of England and France has been issued, further explaining their policy in regard to Egypt, Tho contents of the documents havo not, however, yet transpired. Intelligence is to hand from Ireland that an attempt has been mado to murder Mr Lloyd, Magistrate, at Bodyke, and that during the attack tho policeman who waa guarding his honse was shot. No tiace of tlie perpetrator of the outrage has yet been obtained.

MELBOURNE, this day.

Messrs Goldsborough and Co.'s Review of the last Australian wool season, shews that in Melbourne and Geelong 153,000 bales have been sold at an increase of 29 per cent, while in Sydney 75,000 bales have been sold at an increase of 50 per cent. A total of 40,000 bales were sold in Adelaide and there also it shows satisfactory increase on previous season.

EXTRAORDINARY ELOPE MENT.

TOKONT-> Dec. 29th.—-A sensation was created in a social circle in England a few months ago by the .elopement of Mr Forsyth Grant's wife with her brother's groom. Major Grant is attached to the Duke of Cornwall's regiment, which is stationed at Gibraltar and it was during a visit to her brother, who lives near Tre ganth Fort, a place several miles weat of the Cornish side Of the River Tamnr near Plymouth, that his fascinating wife became enamoured of the per sonal charms of her brother's groom, whose name is Henry Ileum, The two became very intimate, and in a few days eloped. A most vigorous search was made for the missing pair, but no trace of them was found in the country. Three weeks ago, Mr Eden, a lawyer from Lon^ don, England, who Was employod by Major Grant to recover his Wife, if possible, arrived in Quebec, as he was of the Opinion tbat tbey had come to Canada, The ser vices of Dotective Skeffmgton, of the Intercolonial Railway, were called into requisition, and, in company with Mr Eden, that officer went to Point Levis and exhibited a photo graph of Mrs Giant to a number of wharf officials there. They immediately recognised it as being that of a lady Who arrived by the steamer Circassian on tho 10th of October last, in company with a young man. The pair were then traced to the St, James's Hotel, where the photograph was again recognised. It has since been ascertained that thoy took Pullman, passage to Montreal, and thciico to Toronto, where it is believed they aro now living as man and wife under the assumed name of Purches or Nicolls, 'I ho lady's private income is £5,000 a year, but she had only £30 in cash when she left England, Mrs Grant, who is well ac quainted with Canada, having been here on her wedding tour fire years ago, is de* scribed as follows s—Twenty-five years old, five feet high, fair complexion, gray eyes, fair hair cut short in front, wore a long cloak lined with fur and had on a diamond necklace when in Quebec, She left two little children in England, Hcarn, tho groom, is five feet eight inches high, brown hair, hazel eves and small moustache, and has a sprightly appearance.

A little thing consoles us, because a little thing affects ns.

A Very stupid hoax was perpetrated at the expense ot Mr J, C. Young in an ad vertisement sent to the StAR last night, announcing that Mr Young had become the happy father of twins. We have a clue to the origination of the hoax, which is now in course of investigation. If discovered tbe offender will be severely dealt with.

We are informed by tbe Postal authori ties that the number of valentines delivered yesterday within the city and suburban postal circuits considerably exceeds those of previous years, The postmen yesterday delivered 6,461 valentines. Year by year tbo size of the orthodox valentine is steadily increasing, thereby making the 14th of February a day to be dreaded by the postmen. Yester day the letter-carriers fonnd sacks scarcely large enough for their loads of " billets* doux." Not a few of the valentines were 18 inches long and six inches deep.

Amongst the passengers from Dunedin by the Rotomahana to Melbourne was Mr D. Manson, who has jnst completed a four months' tour of New Zealand.

The ticket-of-leave system has (says the " Australasian") been adopted in New South Wales in connection with restric tions upon Chinese residents of that colony under the new legislative enactment. The following is the copy of passport now if sued :—" is hereby permitted to absent himself from the colony of New South Wales for—days, commencing , and is hereby required to report himself at this Custom House upon his return." The precious document is then stamped and signed by a sub-collector of Customs, and if not returned precisely within a given time—which usually does not exceed fourteen days—the holder is compelled to pay £10 before he will be permitted to re tarn to the oolony.

A Melbourne correspondent, who fs well posted in sporting matters, writes to the Dunedin " Evening Star " :—" Tho visit of another Australian Eleven Home is now a settled thing, and I am in a position to state that they will .onsitt of Bonnor, Blackham, Boyle, Edwards, Evans, Gifi'en, Horan, Massie, Murdoch, McDonnell, Mc- Shane, Palmer, and Spofforth—a fine team in all respects. They will leave here early in Marco. Your townsmen, Mr A, T. Dunning, offered the Englishmen a good sum to play in New Zealand, bnt ho could not come to terms with thorn, , Mr Dunn ing, in conjunction with his agent, Mr Halifax, has offered the next Australian Eleven a high guarantee for the whole of their tour in England and the Colonies, and is, from all accounts, likely to arrange the matter. I hear that three of our most celebrated pedestrians—viz, Applatt (short distance), O'Brien (the mile runner), and Connor (walkist)—contemplate visiting England as Australian athletes ; but they will make a tour of the Colonies before sailing, and being first-class men, should attract attention. Mr Halifax, late of your city, has, 1 believe, the matter in hand for them."

THE ATTCKTA_ND-:JLVMiNG STAB, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15.



Wanted. WANTED, an Apprentice or an In prover to the Bread, Blecult, and Pastr Baking Buslnoßß.-Apply Glasgow Bakery, We llngton-street. ANTED, a Servant Girl about 1 years of age—Apply at Mrs W. W Philson's, Conquest Plaoe, Parnell. ANTED, a steady Lad to make him ■elf generally useful.—T.Hedger.Butohe Kyber Pass. _______ WANTED, a respectable Girl as Getters Servant; good wages given; musthaV i_ferenceß.-Mrs Harnett, Leamington Villi Pitt street, AN TED, a Cook and Laundress references required.—G. S. SklnUei __3. Queen-Btreet- WAN -ED, a good Traveller.—Appl Wm, McArthnr Se Coi ANTED, aT-Ood General Setvati with references.—Apply MrS Boi: Nngent-Btreot, off Kyber Pass. WANTED, a smart, active Girl n waitress at restaurant in Queen-street —Apply S-Tab Offloe. ANTEC, a Tailor for Napier j Coat hand preferred; Wellington log- Apply Mr Banbury, at w. Mo»rthur and Co. W~ ANTKD, Carpentors and Machinist for the Faotory, Meohanios' Bay. Eigh working hours. Constant employment ant good wages for good workmen.—Apply Unioi Sash and Door Company. WANTED, an Assistant Dressmaker. 8. Walter, Hobaun-street. ANTED, a Boy for the Oountry.- Apply Messrs Orulokshank Miller am Co,, Queen strectt ANTED, tho men to see the Fresh lot of Good Braces, only 3d tho pair, at Dampier's. ANTED, a respectable Girl, from IS to U.-Apply at this offlco. WANTED, a good Plain Cook for f Family of tnreo; washing done out references roqulred.—Apply to Mrs Brow-Infr, Epsom, betweon 10 a.m. ond 1 p.m. WANTED, a General (Servant—Apply to Mra Ro9b, Grammar School Koad, ParnelL WANTED, a'Gooof General Servant.- Mrs J. W. James, Russell-street, Pon sqnby. WANTED, a Smart Lad that can milk.—Apply Bharp, Junction Hotel, Epsom. \\i ANTED, Young Girl as Nurse, for VV Ponsonby; will bo a good plaoe for a suitable girl; good wagos.-Mrs Klsmore. Registry. WANTED, a thoroughly competent Man to take charge ot Stoam Threshing Machine—Apply Kidd'B Commercial Hotel, Shortland-stieoti or, ißaac _________ Hamilton. WANTED, for Parnell, a good General Sorvant; plain oooklcg, washing; small family; othor servants kept.—Mrs E'smoro - Registry, ahortland-streot. WANTED, two respectable Young Girls to servo in a shop ; thoso who have beon ueod to it preferred; good roforenco required.— Apply this offloo. WAN 1 ED, a Kespcctable Girl to assist In housework; referenoes required.— Apply Mrs A, Robertson, Rutland Road. Par ANTED, a thoroughly respectable Boy of about 13 yours of ago for gonoral work I one accustomed to horses preferred.— Apply to Mr Smith, opposito Mount Eden Omnibus Stand. WANTED, the Ladies to try out of curiosity If thoy can buy real hand-sewn Prunella Boots anywhere for Bs, oicopt at Damplorfl. WAN I'ED. a thorough General Servant; good wogos.—Apply Mrs Shortt, City Hair Cutting _________ ___ _______ street. WANTED, at Mrs Burrow's Registry Olllco, Ponsonby. a good General Sor yant; retereccos required. WANTED, the Ladies to try if they can got Grenadine Dress Stuffidlil'eront patterns) anywhere at 2_d the yard, except at Dampier'B.' _____________ WANT-D, Pit Sawyers and Navvies, for tho country.—Apply Mr Jaggor, New Zealand Timber Company, Customhouso itreot West. WANTED, Oropcs, in any quantity. — Apply to J. Wondel's Wine Manufac tory, Symondi-etreet, Audkland. WANTED, a good General Servant ; references reqlred.—Mrs James Dlckoy, City Road. \J_T ANTED, an experienced Nursemaid vY for two children; references -.quired. —Apply in tho ovening to Mrs Arthur 11. Nathan, Lower WANTED, Farm -crvant j one used to Btumolngpreferred.-Apply Mr Wllkln son. Pukekohe. WANTED, Brandy Bottles t highest prioes given.—H. Oanham. High-street. WANTED, at Oledhill's Coraial Fac tory, Wetlealoy street, Two Smart Lads. \\f ANTED, a Cook. — Apply to Mrs V V Alfred K. Isaacs, Melroßo HaU, Romuoru, between tho hours ot 10 a.m. and 2 p,m- WANTED, a Youug Man accustomed to drivo a baker's and grocer's cart—R. and B. Dnder. North Shore. WANTED, a Pirst-olass Labourer.— Apply to John Petford, Plumber ond Gas Utter, Vulcan Lano and High-Btreet, WANTED, as an Improvor to the Blacksmlthing.a Youth of from 17 to 20 years ot ago, for Whangarei,—Apply E. Mit eheUon te Co. WANTED KNOWN, just arrived, a great lot of Fashionable Coloured Stockings, only Odthe pair, at Dampier's. WANTED, a *iervant Girl, ago about 16 or IT.—Apply after 0 P.m. Mrs Heap, Dressmakor, Vincent-street. WAN I'ED, good Coat Hands, to work at shop, or out.-Apply, Posßonc-kie, Tailor, Shortlnnd-Btrccf WANTED, a Girl to assist in house work.—Apply Mrs Owen, North Shore WANTHD. good Second-hand Grain Books.—G. 8. Jenkins, Cnatomhoose-Bt, WANTED, a Junior Clerk to assist in Counting Houso and collect accounts.— Garlick and Cranweli. AN'IED, a First-class Machinst.— Auokland Boot Upper Faotory. Darby street «mf ANTED, a Man to Slaughter and a VY good Cutter-up, in a butcher's shop; Blnglo mon proforred.—Apply Stak Offloe. WANTED, a number of good Machi nists.—Apply the Northern Boot and Shoo Co., Wyndham-street. WAN TED, Four good Timber Squarers. —Apply Q. H. Layers, Queen-street. ANTED, a First-class Milliner, by a leading house in Wellington. None but those thoroughly oapablo of taking entire charge of millinery workroom need apply. Applicant to Btate ago, salary required, forward copy of reference end photo to Box 97, P. 0.. Wellington. ANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Apply botwoen 10 a m. and 12 noon, or after 7 p.m., to Mrs F, W. Brookflold. Boafleld View. AN TED.— To ua.inotrna-ers— Wanted, a good General Hand. Garlick and Cranweli, City Hall Arcade. WANTED KNuur., Dampier is now selling Men's 7s 6d Felt Hatß for Is Gd. Be in^ime. WANTED, by a Lady, a Situation as Housekeeper to a Gentleman (a wido wor); no objection to the country; good references.— Apply by letter to M.Q. -.. Btab ollice. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 1863), Man Cook, wagon, 30s; Waitress, 12a; same Waikato Hotel. WANTED, at nannaioras Auckland Registry (established 1863), Cook Laundress and Housomald; same gentleman. family (Tamaki). WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 1863), Severe Female Servants. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 1863), Female Bervant (hotel, Gisborne); wages 15s. WANTED, by a respectable Person, Work by the day—washing or cleaning good laundress and good referenoei-.—Aoply Mn iurrowß, Registry Offloo, Ponsonby, near th< Hotel. WANTED KNOWN -1 will give awaj six Boyß* Jean Hats to the first sensible person who does not think them a wondorfu bargain at what lam selling them, od.—W. H Dampier. ANTED, a Few Boarders in t Private Family, at the North Shore.- Healthy and pretty situation.—Tormß mode rate.—Apply Bt>._. oflice. WANTED-ALadydosiresasituatioi as Housekeeper or Useful Companion highest referenoes given, — Apply by lettei Beta, Btak offloe. WANTED to Sell, a Second-hanc Douole-aeated Buggy.— Apply New market Post-offlce. WANTED to Lease, a Small Home stead In tho Suburbs from 3 to 5 acre Scoria or Volcanio Land.—Apply " Stay," Edei Terraoe Poat Offloe. WANTED, by the Advertiser, occu patlon where intelligence and oonii denoe aro required; good penman, but out-doo work preferred. Can produce good Testimonial as to onaraoter. Sec— Apply "ate.," Star Offloe Anokland. WANTED to Bent, a good House witl six or eight rooms; must be near Queen street,—State terms and particulars to E.N. care ot R. Rew, Grocer. Vlotorla-atreet. WANTED, Persons wishing to secure i splendid Villa Site, or a spot for i market garden, at that rapid rising suburb Northcote. to call and make a seleotion befon all are sold.—D. F. Evans, Ketato Agent, Queen street. \\l ANTED SEEN, Dampier's new loto V' Flannel at 9d and lOd, Unbleachei Calico at 2Jd, and Turkey Twill at 6d. W~ANTEIVa-l to know that Northcot is one of the rapidly rising snburbi Plan of sections for sale (ranging from £10 each on view at my office.—D. F. Itvans, KBtat Agent. "Ift," ANTED, Purchasers for Splendid Vt Seotions at Northcote, ranging fror half-Bn-acre upwards, within 1. miles of wharl —D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent. WANTED KNOWN—There are 50 pairs of good Tweed Trousers to be sol at J. Cosgrave and Co.'b, for 6s lOd per pair.



uorporation Noticee. nIX'Y OF AUCKLAND. Notice Is hereby given that COBURG and BOWEN STREETB, Near Victoria-street East, ARE CLOSED For Trab-* 10 during alterations. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Cl-rk. Town Clerk's Office. February 11,1882. Bangrtrptcv j-.o.iceg. ■<____% \_____9 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZBAI/AND. NORTHERN DISTRIOT. IN BANERUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtors and Credi tors A0t,'1876," and ol the several Acts amending the same, and ot the Bank runtoy ot Edwabbd James Bailey, formerly ot Queen-street, Auokland, Seedsman, now o( Kemnera, in the suburbs ot Auokland, Nurseryman, a debtor. This is to notify that Edward Jamas Bailey, formerly of Auokland, Seedsman, now of Rem nera, In the suburbs ot Auckland, Nurseryman, haa tbis day filed a statement tbat he is unable to meet bla engagements with his creditors, and that the First meeting of creditors will bs held in the buildings of tbe Supreme Courthouse, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the twenty-first day ot February, 1882, at the hour of eleven o clook in the forenoon. Dated 15th February, 1882. HENRY C. BREWER, Registrar. Edw-BD James Bailey, Debtor in person. mo CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS. For Sale, a Business ln a rising district. For pari-oulars, apply to KKMFTHOBNB, PROSSER ft CO.



War-tea. r "VXTANTED, by a Gentleman, aged 32, W Employment Of ohy kind. Four years 7 on the London Stock Exchange (authorised '*' clerk. I tbroe years in Minoing, Lane (ooffee, - i-dlßo and spices). Can give first class rote- G re-co-'and seoarity if required. Speaks Ger •T man, Danish, and Swertish, and understands French. Would go as supercargo to the Islands - atfd superintend and assiat at loading 6r unload -- Ing cargo. As an oarnost of the sdvortispr r wishing for a permanent appointment, ho will give tho flrst month froe to llkoly employer, -. Addro-B. up till noon ot Friday, 'Caries,' this " office i i \\T ANTED, in a family of two, a ' VV General Servant, must bo a good oook - and laundress; references requirea.-_pply at J Mrs Jl PhUson's, or Dr Philson's. Grafton-road. r' \\j ANTED 1-NUWN, Clark's 200 yard - W reels Sowing' Cotton, any number, Is V Cd tho -oz.; 2330 doz. assottefl Dress Buttons, all Id per dozen, at Dampier's, __ i _____. it \?T-_NTKD KNOWN—Sufferers from 1, W ail RheumatloCoffiplalntn, FeVer, &C ,■ may Conslitt Mf. Otto Kohl, M,B P., every after * noon from 3t06, at Mrß Nofman'fl. Belle View 8 House. Onehunga. Consultation f-00. ' \j_f ANTED to Buy. a First-class Breech- Vv loading Gun (secondhand); mu«t be In '" good order.—Addrois by letter J. Bookor, Te - Kopuru, Northern Wairoa. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Mltchel son & Co.. No. 10. Qu-on-stie-t Wharf, $ are seUing Maize, Oats, Bran, Bharps, ITlour, a Oatmeal, Seo., Sec, at loweßt market rate., a IA/"A*»TED KNOWN, another lot of VV Black Veltvetoen has arrived at tho same old price, 2s nd por yard ; also Black Satin, . 2s Cd, at Damoier's. . \z*J7ANTED KNOWN that the Victorian 1 TV Loaa and Discount Agenoy*s Advertlse mom. appears on 4th page. 7th column. i \Xf ANTED KNOWN-That J. Cob . W grave and Co. have the Largest Stock o Hats ln Now Zealand to ohoose trom, and, aro , now Selling at Half-price. WANTED KNOWN-That H. A. Colson, Viotoria House, Victoria-street, * Is about to surprise tho Colonial Publio with a * Grand Display of Valentines. The market not * being overstocked with these, tho proprietor will guarantee to give tho customers of Auokland r every benefit, * \\7 ANTED to Sell, Handsome Black VV Mare, broken to saddle, 3 years old. by . Kavensworth, perfectly quiet.-Apply Star . ollicc. WAN TED—Property-holdersiu the city and suburbs wishing to sell may And roady buyers by calling with particulars at ' Central Land Agency, corner of Queen street and Vnloan-lane,—George Fraser, Manager. ANTED to Sell, Mixed Paints ln gallon tins; Kauri Oil, 7/8 por gallon ; Priming Paint, 6/0 per gallon.-Atkinson & Co., Frooman's Bay; Wholesale Agents, Messrs X, Porter Se Co. _• \\T ANTED KNOWN, tnat you can TV Dress well for a small weekly payment by golngato Munro and Mllllgan, noo advertise mnnt on front • ~ge, WANTED. Subscribers for our New Circulating Library. Novels by best authors tho leading feature.— J, and Wi Williams, Karangahapo Road. WANTED KNOWN, that w m . Gadd is now selling Apples 2d per lb; Pears, 3d; Plums, Sd; Bananas, 3d ; Onions, llllbs for Is; Peaobos, Id per doz.—Note the address Cornor of Viotoria and Nelson streets. ANTED—OnIy fancy I Pompadour Prints, ljd the yard; Table Damask, la 8d; Book Muslin, _.d; and Window Net, l.d— At Dampier's. XTF ANTED to Sell, the four-year-old V v Colt whioh took the ton over Victoriii; street for a wa«ef; guaranteed staunoh ana quiet.—Apply Q. Cook. Queen-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN—That Munro and Mllllgan have Romoved from Karanga hapo Road to Larger and moro Contra Promises in Hobson-stroot, near Wellington; streot, . , _ WANTED KNOWN—J uosp-nivcand Co. aro Soiling Men's Suits of tho Best Blue Sorgo nt 25s Cd; fashlonablo make. ANTED KNOWN—Tnat the New Zealand Timber Company are selling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at tho very lowoßt rates. Vory superior White Kauri, from our new bush, just opoucd. ANTED KNOWN, that J. MEL DRUM. Bootmakor. Shortland-street, Auokland, Is calling special publio attention to his Custom Work. Itopairs neatly done. Boots Skwn aud PegQed and Madb to Obdbb. A trial reßPOQtfully sollclted.-J. MBLDRUM. W~~ ANTED KNOWN—The flirtation Waltz, only is 6d, at Dampier's Branch store ln tho Markot. Bo ln time -»^ANTEIT"KNOWN—The Cheapest VV and Most Durable Dress ln Anokland Is now selling at J. Cosgrravo and COi'b tor 3s Cd, 20,000 yards dress stuff, 7_d. \\i ANXED KNOWN — That tne VV Anokland Timber Company (Limited) are Manufacturers of all description of Goods, with Bnporlor Machinery and despatoh.—Worksi Cnstem-houso-Btreet West ANTED KixOWN.Mbat the Misses Term nnd Lord havo openod a Dressmaking Establishment, In Karangahapo Road, next door to Mr Pattoraon's, Painter and PaporhangeT; ANTED KNOWN, J. Halllday, Boot and Shoe Maker, IS prepared to execute aU ordors in the trade; repairs neatly and promptly done, pntchos put on with solu tion.—Please note tho address, Abororomble- Btroot, fourth shop from Symonds-street. AN-■-•_ KNOWN, that "Coni ferine," tho new atmospheric purifier, Is a very pleasant, as well as thoroughly reliable Dlslnfeotont, and should be nsed ln overv houso In nny neighbourhood whore scarlet fever exists. Price Is 3d per tin at Gardner's English Pharmacy, 181 Qucen-Btroet, Auckland. ANTED—Come and see the new lot of Glazed Table Covers, oniy lljd (suoh pretty patterns) at Dampier's. ANTED KNOWN — Deafness.— Professor Thornton cures Deafness, Rhoumatlsm, Sore Kyoß. and other Diseases, by means known only to himself. Tho most effica cious and expodltlouß remedy ovor discovered. Belle Vno Houbp, Emily Place, opposite tho Hon. F. Whita-cr's. WANTED KNOWN —Music, Music, Music—The Piano Muslo ordered by mo from Knuland has arrived; all 3d and Gd eaoh. Particular attention this time is called to the Standard Popular Hongs, which I havo specloUy ordered from list; also C-omy's 101 Kxerolses, Is; Hemy's Tutor, 3s 6d; other Piano Tutors, Is; Ist and 2nd Violin Strings, Id; 3rd and Ith ditto, oa.— W. H. DAMPIER, Hobßon- Btreot and City Market. XXT ANTED KNOWN, tnat the centra V V Freehold Land and Inveatmont Agenoy hns Removed to Cornor Quoon-strcet and Vulcan Lane, whore the Land Business in all Its branohes is now carried on under the speolal superintendence ot Mr G. Eraser. Valuations made, surveys for land transfers effected, and titles perfected at minimum cost. No oharge mado for registering proporttos for sale WANTED KNOWN—Tnat Professor Guasoott Is the only Original and Practi cal American Herbalist ln the Colony, and also the most expensive man to do husinoss with. He requires no information; ho can deoido at a glance the diagnosis of tho case, thereby reliev -1 Ing the patient ot a great deal of nervousness : and hesitation. Try and disprove this It yon ■ can WANTED, two or tnreo wrocers in Auokland and Distriot to tako the Agenoy for Nelson, Moate, & Co.'s Pure Blondod Teas, Theso Toas ore acknowledged by the Press and Publio to be the Finest ever Bold ln the Southern Hemisphere, and are guaranteed free from all sconted tea.—For particulars apply * to Nelson, Moate, Se Co., Tea Blonders and Importers, Hlgh-Btreot, Chriatchnroh. \\/ ANTED KNOWN, that 1 am now Vt Soiling ovory description of China, Glass, and Harthonwaro choapor all round than any other shop in tho trade, Vasos and China 1 Ornaments considerably below town prices. I Ono trial will provo tho fact.—Note the address : - V, A, Henman, Karangahape Road opposlto Newton Hotel. W' ANTED KNOWN, tbat Mrs Carter, of Viotorla-Btreet, is now selling Corsots ' at 2a 9d and 3s Od; handsome Kmbroldory Trlm- I ming, 3_d and6d; rioh Fringe, Cd; Beaded do.. . Is 3d; Black Lustre*. Od and Is Id; Wools. 2s 6d ■ per lb; white and Coloured Twist, from 2d por ' yard; Scarf Tiea, la per yatd.-J. Carter. I _ 1 TKT ANTED KNOWN, tbat H. WAITK'S , VV Frnlt Tins are acknowledged to bo the 1 best ever introduced in the colony. Thoy re -3 colved a first prize at the Agricultural Show hold at Kllor-lio on the Oth Novombor, 1881. A reoipo Is lssuod to each purchaser, and tbo '. maker's namo is stamped on overy lid. Sold by » all Ironmongers, and at tho faotory, High-street, » next City Council Chambers.—E. WAITS, 3 Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith. : V\r ANTED KNOWN-Tnat J. K. ' V v Lambert Se Co. have openod an Auotion , Mart In Wyndham-street, opposite the Star 1 olllco, for tho Sale of all kinds of Stores and ' Settlers' Produco. Consignees acquainting tho . above of goods coming either by boat or rail, i will find every attention and oare taken, no matter how largo or small the consignment may . be. For days of sale, see further notice. ANTED-WANTEDto Sell (cheap), about SO Sots of 'Jugs, only 2/9 set; 60 ; Sots of Jugs, ito the set, only 1/ set; 10-inoh r Plates, 4/6 doz; 8-inch Plates, 3/6 doz; 32 doz Meat Dishes, from /O.to 2/6; Cups and Saucers, . 4/6 doz; BO doz Mugs. 12 to /5; Engraved Wine 1 Glasses, 4/6 doz; Engraved Water Jugs, 3/ and - 3/6; about 400 Assorted Books, ohoap; China Keg Cups. /2: Glass Butter dishes. 1/ and 1/6; ' Glass Sugar Bas na, 1/ to 1/6; Canary Seed, /a " per lb; Hemp Seed, /4 lb; lot ot Turkey Sponge, a /9 and 1/; Toy Plates, (.. 13. and li; 60 doz Odd a Cups, 13 each; 1/ Tins of Baking JPowder, only . /6 per tin; good Rice, 5 lbs for 1/; Ship Biscuits, . It lb, 4 lbs for /6; Cabin Bisouits, 11 lb; Largo , Groen Apples, li lb, 12 lbs for 3/3.-H. WATTd, J Pitt and Grey-streetß. -Axe Handles, li, 3/ doz. s \]_T ANTED KNOWN, Pink Tie Knit. >■ TT Ing Cotton; only Is 6d the lb„ at Dam . pier's. Be in time. k VT7ANTED KNOWN —At Goodson's '• V T London Arcade care has been exercised - In the selection ot some ot the Greatest Novel' . ties ever seen in Auokland, Buited for Valentine ™ Presentations, specimens of which may be seen In the five windows; but the stock should be * inspected by every purchaser before making a 1 selection. Trade motto-"Small profits and quick returns." Hence we maintain our repu tation aa being the Cheapest in Auckland for _ Stationery and Cutlery, Glass and China, Clooke if and Watohes, Brushwore and Perfnmery, _ Jewellery and Fancy Goods, Musical Instru ments and Toys, Dolls and Japanese Goods, the - Useful and Ornamental. London Offloe: 68, St, c Mary Axo. ." TTABNBBS - MAKERs7^"Wanted, s n JO. good Genoral Hand,—Apply by letter G3, office of this paper. I npO O UTEITTKKS.-Wantedbya n J. Leading House In Wellington, a First f olsßß Hand to take charge of the Clothint * Department; must thoroughly understand h_> - business—no others need apply. Applicants ti O state age and salary required, and forwarc 4 photo, and copy of references to Box 97, P.O. Wellington.



To Jbet. * | O LET, in the best part of Hobson i I street, a Commodious Shop and DweUlng . House, fitted up for a Boot and Shoe Whare , house; next Munro and MllUgan'g. O LET, three. Brick Shops, Lower Albert-Btreet (noxt to Blaok Bull Hotel),— I Apply to J. Craig, Commerce-street. TO LET, a 2-roomed Cottage.—Apply, J. Abbott; Qrooer, Hobson-street. rpu I_ET, a very convenient Double Shop JL and Dwelling ln Upper Symonds-street,— For particulars apply to D. F. Evans, Eatate Agent. Queen-street. ' rpo LEX, in tbe best business patt of JL Queen-street, a New hhop, having a front-go of 11 feet and a depth of £0 feet, and two large Showrooms overhead, eaoh £0 feet by 28 feet—Apply to WiUlam Rattray, Draper ana Clothier, 173,180, and 182. Qneen-street TO LET, a House in Howe-street; gas and water laid on,—Apply to Mr D, Fallon, near Railway qtatlon. ri.o LET, Offices in Queen-street, Up- J. stairs ond Down-stairs.—Apply Mutual Life Association of Australasia, No. 81, Quaen gtreet. rpO LET. four Unfurnished Rooms.— I Apply to Frenoh Bakery. Hobson-Btrcot. m O LET. To Let, tho Three-story Building at present being emoted, adjoining Theatre Royal, Vlo torla-streot. Very suitable for a wholesale or manufacturing business. B. TONKS Se CO. O T O E~E X O LET. A. Maoklo having completed alterations, has a splendid Store 100*_ 30. concroted floor, and rat proof ; has a splendid cart entranoe to Dnrham- Btreet Went, nine-a cellar 60 x 30(weU lighted), concrete floor, and rat-proof.—For particulars apply to Mr Wm. Altken, or A. Maoklo, on the premises, Durham-street West (adlolnlng Book land's Halo Yards). rpO BE.LEASED for 21 years, 3,000 X Acres of vary fine Land In central Waikato, being Lot 279 and part of Lat 269, in the Parish of Wbangamarino,—Apply to K. T. Dufaur, Esq., Solicitor, Shortland-street. For Sale. |JiO-- SALE, cheap, thceo Shop Fronts, E Shuttors.and Bars.Complete J also an Iron Poet for verandah.—Apply on the premises, Qneen-street (opposite Thistle Hotel). TCIOE SALE. — Shorthorn Cow, near JD Calving; fourth calf.—Apply to Enoch Wood, Upper Symonds-stroets. FOR S -LE, on easy terms, Beveral Good Farms, all well watered, good roads, and near a railway station. 81 acros at Tuakau, 10} near landing place Waikato River, 55 acres In West Pukekohe (about 15 bush): also, Farms from 60 to 1,000 acres, near Pukekohe.-Apply to Q.B. Heard, Drury. gj.Ol. SALE (a bargain), the Good-will, IP Stook.Flttlngs.tools.-.cofaOabinetmoker'B Business, ln a good locality. A large and daily inoreaßlng oonnootion. five years ot loose unex pired,' and option of removing. Rent very moderate.—Aoply to Geo, L. Thompson, Com mission Agent. 8, Lower Queen-street. lilOK SALK, good Second-hand Piano. I? Prico,.3-0.-41,Greystreet, ne_t Oarpen tors' Arms Hotel. .__ OB SALE; cheap, a Flight of Stairs, 15 feot long, in good condition.—Apply to Mr A. Ladd, Karangahape Road, Mowton. A HAKE BARGAIN in Russell-street, Ponsonby, Large House, well finished nnd ploasantl? situated; «700.-Apply to F. G. Kwington._ fjlOH. SALE.in Selwyn-streot, Onehunga, X 3 Verandah Cottage, ten rooms, stable, trap-houeo and ou^houßeß (now) j Iron tank, nnd ono aore of good land (voloanio), well fenced nn'l palled ail round (new); half garden, and half orchard and paddook.—Apply to J. G. La'wton, Veterinary Surgoon, Kyber Pass Road, near Grafton Road, Auckland. IMMEDIATE SALE {Owner leaving) a Beautiful' Walnut Trloord overstrung Piano (weatherproof) for £18. coat . <170.—Apply. Stak oftlso. ______ H" -OK SALB, a Good Sound Riding Hack wlth saddle and bridle.-Apply C. Burton nnd Co. '- InoK S ALE, a Good Sound Kiding Hack, 1 with Saddle and Brldlo.-C. Burton and Co, Produco Morohaats, No. 3, Lowor Queen street. _____________-_-__-—__——— FOR SALE, 8J Acres Volcanio Land, wlih House, Out-buUdinKS, Orchard, well- Btocked with fruit trees, good weU, tanks, ana overy convenience, four miles from the oity.— Apply to James Konyon. opposite Baptist Bohool-room door. Chapol-street. • OK SALE, the fishing Cutter Comet, with soils and dingy completC-Apply to R. Strong. Par_eU. % . FOR SALB, Commodious Residence, ! with largo freehold aUotmont St. George's ; Bay, PorneU; terms eaßy.—Metcalfe and Htu, 29, New Zealand Insurance Bolldlngs. SALE, a First-class Contectlonery Bnßlness doing a wholesale and retail , caßh trado, situated In Queen-Btreet, with Ma chinery and nil other appliances for carrying on the same. Only principals dealt with.— ( Apply at the star offl-o. , • /"'OK SALE.—Verandah Uottsge, foor X" roomß. etc. alt-ated just off Cook-street; price only filfiO, Very Cheap. (Must be sold.)- D. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent. IJ.OR SALE, a small Bakery and Con- < JL' fectionery Buainess In a leading thorough- ; faro near town.—For address apply Stab offloe. AIO FAIR OFFER REPOSED (the i 11% owner going to Sydney)-Three Allot monta at Mount Eden.—F. G. Ewlngton. SPORTSMEN. —D.B. Gnn for sale; prioe 80s; trial aUowed.- Apply ' Gun, this offloe. lii UK £300, Two Cottages, in York-street, '■ Jj Nowton, near the new Roman CathoUo , Church, each containing four rooms and porch with freehold allotment; good well of water , and workshop. Also, to be Let in Graham- Btroot, a Carpenters' Workshop.—Apply K. Bartley. Nelson-street. FAMILY HOTEL FOR SALE. Apply at onco to LAMBERT & CO.. Auctioneers, Commission and Land Agents, WYNTiHAM STREET. .OK SALE, really cheap, a Compact Form of 150 acres; about 60 acres In grass, part under crop, part good bush and fern: a Kl_-roomed Houso, Stablo, Cow-shed, &0.i,2 ---milos from railway Btation, and only 12 mllee from town by good road. _ . , „ FOR BALK, a nice little Dairy Farm. of'!. acres, aU fenoed and divided Into paddooks, with good House, Stablo, Sheds, and every con venience, and deep-water frontage, 10 mUes from town. - . . Apply to John Soppbt, Honse, Land, and Gonoral Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen-Btreet (npßtalrs> FOR SALE, a good General Store ano Butchery ln Coromandel, doing a very good trade; building quite new._££Bt-rate town references as to business. Prioe. *_w. Stook at town valuation. A flrst-rato opening for an ontorprlalng man with Bmall capital. PONSONBY-Fine Villa• Reßldenoo of slx rooms, noarly new, on large allotment, com manding view of harbour. North Shore, tea.. register Urates: water laid on; In splendid order. Price, *_ RANDKR b O k, Land Agent. Meetings. ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, B-RKSIfORD-STREET. A PUBLIC MEETING WUI bo hold in the abovo Building, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7.80, for the purpose of Forming an Auokland Auxi liary to tbo London Missionary - Society. The meeting will be addressed by toe Rkv,.B. Mac*'Am-AN". of New aulnea; the Rkv. S. W. Bakbr, of Tonga; and other gentlemen. rpO JOHN GORDON, ESQ., J.P. Chairman of the Otahuhu Road Board. We, the undorslgned. Ratepayers of the Otahuhu Highway Distriot. hereby MSMOtfnlly request that you will convene a PubUo Meeting of the Ratepayers at nn early date. Bnhject .- To deoido what steps may be taken re the Kloetion ot Licensing Commissioners for the •^iSK-M VY.R. WILLS, and » Others. GENTLEMEN, -In oompllanca with the abovo requisition. I noreby convene a Publio Meeting of tho Ratepayorß, to he held.to the Otahnhu PubUo HaU. on FRIDAY, the 17th inst. at 8 o'clook p.m _ qobdon> February H, 1882. . - UNION STEAM SAW, MOULDING, SASH AND DOOR CO. (LIMIT-D). Notioe Ib hereby given, that an Extraordinary Generall Meeting ot the Company will be held, at Mechanics' Bay Offloe, Auokland at^3 p.m., ! on FRIDAY the 10th day of March, 1882, for the purpofe To. confirming certain nassed at an extraordinary genera} meeting of fhe Company, held at Mechanics' Bay Offlw. < Auokland, on the 31st day of January, 1882, whereby It was reßOlved— (I). That aU existing Artlolea be cancelled. i (21. That the Articles now submitted be Instituted therefor, and re-enacted In place thereof. DAVID MURDOCH, Secretary. ' Tenders. nn —o builoj-RS. ' The time for receiving Tenders for^theEreo tlon of Two Shops ana Dwelling Hou^s to l Ponsonby Is extended to Noon on SA-*--_-.->-, ! m O B U 1 - D ER s. • Tenders wiU ba "received up to. Noon on * THURSDAY, the 23rd tost., for tho Erection.of l __ DwelUng-houso at Cambridge. . Plans. Scat ourOfflc.s, Queen-street. - ' KDW. MAHONEY & SON, i Architects. '. f^Tv B U I L D _ X 8i , Tenders will be received until noon of FRI DAY February 21th, for the Fraction aid, Completion of a Weßloyan Churoh at Mount 1 Albert, -■_.____-, , Albo. Separate Tenders for Removing the ? prosont Churoh. __._„ a v EDWARD BARTLEY. ) Architect. 1 ___ ___ ' For continuation, eu First Page.



Rating Notices. The Rating Act, 1876. ASSESSMENT COURTS fori hearing Objections to Valuations of Districts within the COUNTY OF EDEN will be held at the times and plaoes specified hereunder i- Monnt Albert Highway District ... Publio Hall Wednesday, lßt Maroh, 11 a m Mount Rosklll Highway Distriot .. Mr Cleghorn's Houbo Wednesday, let March, 3pm Borough ot Onehunga ... .. .. Conrt House. Onehunga Thursday, 2nd Maroh, 11 a m One Tree Hill Highway District .. .-notion Hotel Saturday, 4th March, 11 a m Epsom Highway District ■.. .. Gwyne's Epsom Hotel Saturday. 4th March, Ipm Remnera Highway District .. _ Old School House, Mount Monday, 6th Maroh, 10 a m Hohson Newmarket Highway District .. Newmarket Hall Tuesday, 7th March, 10 a m Mount Kden Hrghway Distriot .. ToUHouse, Mount Eden Tuesday. 7th March, 12 noon West Tamaki Highway Distriot .. Mr W. I. Taylor's House Wednesday. Bth Maroh, 10 a m Panmure Highway Distriot .. .. Loomb's Hotel Wednesday. Bth Maroh,2 p m Point Chevalier Highway District.. Northern Hotel, Great Thursday, 9th Maroh, 11 a m ..»■■ ... North Road whau Highway Distriot _ .. PubUo Hall Thursday. 9th Maroh, 2pm Mount Wellington Highway Distriot Ellerslle Hotel Monday, 13th Maroh, 10.30 a m Borough of Pamell ... .... .. Parnell Borough Offloe Tuesday, J_~h Maroh, 10.30 a m Kden Terrace Highway Distriot _ Eden Terraoe Hall Wednesday. 15th Maroh, 11 a m Grafton Road Highway Distriot .. Wesleyan Sohool Room, Thursday, 16th Maroh, 10 30 a m Grafton Road Ponsonby Highway District .. - Ponsonby HaU Friday, 17th Maroh. 11 a m City of Auokland _ .. .. .. Distriot Court Monday, 20th March, 10.3. a m Karangahape Highway District .. Board's Offloe. York-Bt., Thursday, 23rd March, 11 a m Newton Newton Highway District _, .. The Dairy, near Reser- Monday, 27th Maroh, 11 a m voir Arch HIU Highway Distriot .', -Mr Birnle's, Baker Tuesday, 28th March, 11 a m R. MACLEAN. Judge of Assessment Courts, Auokland, February lath, 1832,



Public Notices. ■-^-*Ti[~^ XTEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL iy EXHIBITION, 188 Z. Owing to a large .portion of the English Ex hibits not being shipped by the last Orient steamer, and, consequently, unable to reach New Zealand before the end of March, the Promoters are reluctantly compelled to POST PONE THE OPENINB TILL APRIL 10TH, consequent upon which applications for spaoe will be reoeived by the undersigned till M ARCH 1 W. B. MITCHELL, Official Agent, Christchurch. QTAHUHU HIGBWAY DISTBICT. N OTIC E. The Valuation List for the above District tor the j ear 1882-3 is now open for Inspection at the offloe of the Board-the shop of Mr.W.B. Wills. All objections thereto must be left at the Public Hall, Otahuhu, on or before the 15th of FEBRUARY, 1882, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy ot every such objection must be loft at Mr Wills- shop not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. •*- JNO. GORDON, Chairman J-ysSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between us haying-been Dissolved by mutual consent, the Business will be carried on by Mr Joslah Martin, who will receive all Accounts and dis charge all Liabilities of the late firm. , JOBIAH MARTIN. W.H. F.PARTINGTON. IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES BOPPE- AND CO. Mb. D. EL McKKNZIE having purchased the whole of this Estate, Creditors are requested to pay all Acoounts to him; and he Is authorised to deal with all Property belonging to the Eatate. Dated this llth day of February. 1882. GEORGE HARPER,*! Trustees. C. B. BTONE, / A™5868 ---IiiORMS of Objection to the Valua- V atioh Lists of the City and Highway Boards may be obtained at the Stab Offloe. A MAGNIFICENT CAKTOON will be A given away with Friday.* "Observer." beluga full length portrait of Parehaura-!, "The Maori Queen," In native costume.—Order Early i . PCBLIULY ACKNOWLEDGED- That J. Williams. Tailor; of Vlotorla street, Is the Cheapest Tailor to Anottland. JAM POTS, Jam Pots; The Cheapest House — Wholesale and BetoU.—Direot Supply Store, 218, Queen-Btreet, AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. The Trustees are prepared to Lend Money on Freehold. Securities in sums ot fifiO and up wards at seven pkb cent. Mortgages can be i^r.^a^«_r_.i&i~_B.!_?: the 25th February, 1882. R OAMBRONf Manager, Temporary Offloes: Darby-street. _ r PAKE NOTICE that those adjoining Lot No. -3, in tho Pariah of Toakan, to complete their .art of eald Fenco within 11 days from this date, or proceedings will be taken against thßin" HUGH CAMPBELL. Parnell, February 15,1882. LOCK-OUT AT UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY. In consequence of the Union Sash and Door Company refusing to comply to the vory reason able terms of the men, we earnestly request an men of principle and spirit not to apply to the Company for work of any kind. KTUN I O N O OIL PAINTINGS BY CHARLES BLOMFIELD. The list of sub'oribers now being filled up, the drawing will take place at Mr Leech's shop, Shoitland-Btreet, on MONDAY, February2o, 1882. HAKESPEARE hotel, WYNDHAM-STREET, convenient to the Wharf. HENRY PALMER, Pbophiktoe. Board and Residence 18s and 20s per week, Speolal terms made with Families. Wines aud Bpibitb of B__t Brands. Suiter's and Thames sparkling Ales on draught. TO T5 M O V A iv D. KTJBIK has removed from the Criterion Oyster and Dining Rooms, Queen-Btreet, to more commodious premises In Wellesley-street East, next door to Mr Jamieson's, Undertaker, and trusts to meet with the some share of patronage from his old friends as heretofore, who in return will treat them comfortably. TO CARPENTERS, CABINET r MAKERS, tea. ~~, J. YOUNG. Begs to Inform his Friends and the Publio generally that he is prepared to supply Kauri Timber, at lowest prices, at N.B. Yard, City Market j also any orders for -timu. or other Fanoy Timber for Cabinet Work, left with either himself or MrT. H. Biggs. Shoemaker, (opposito Masonlo Hotel, Princes-street, Bhall.be carefully exeouted. mO THE PUBLIC. k. m. Mclennan, Boot asd Shoe Manufaot-R-b, Co-LKQ--fiTB_ET, Ponsonby. Repairing of all kinds neatly executed. Every description of Ladles' and Qentlemen'i Boots and Shoes made to Order. npHE NEW xjT_I_.D_NG SOCIETY, INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA NKNT BTJII.D-NG, LAND AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. COBNBB OF QUEEN-STREET and VULCAN LANE. Allolasses are Invited to .take up Investlne Shin-eel payments weekly, interest remuner* U LOANS wanted on security of Freehold oi LewehSld Kopotr for the -_^ <^™ nri.rT.raa Sec. ln sums of £20 to -nuN, repay awSSevOT -lWadvanced-ot the fohowinj BMleTby weekly, monthly, or quarterly lnstal ments;— .. - _ Repayments Per, 1 Repayments Per extending over Week, extending over Weo> I years ... 1510 7 years .. 8 i years .. 12 8 8 years .. 7 6 years - 10 5 10 years - 6 SPH-lAL FACILITIES are given to Boi rowers for paying off part principal money an reduolng weekly payment, or the whole sm may be paid off at any time—the Society gran lag ÜBS-t-Ii DISCOUNT. GEORGE ERASER. Manager. TW- O T I C £ la thanking my Customers for past favours, beg to intimate that I have disposed of m Business, and Stook of Furniture, Glass, Chin, and Earthenware, to Mr Henry Rafton, as BoUclt for him a continuance of that support i long accorded to me. _ D. OLPHBRT. Queen-8-reet, Feb. 13,1832. IN reference to the above. I beg to solicit oonUnuanoe of the patronage so long a oorded to Mr D. Olphert, and trust by strii attention to business and by selling at lowe possible prices to merit a continuance or tr same. In future the business will be carried t at tha Basket and PerambulatorFaptory, 46, 4 18, 49, and 30, City Market (Wellesley-strei Entrance). m RAFTON. February 13,1882.



Public Noticeß. ELECTION OF LICENSING COM MITTEE. Tho Executive appointed by the Committee of the United Temperanco Societies beg to inform the Ratepapera that the following Gentlemen have been Nominated ror the Licensing Committee for Auokland, EAST. SOUTH. J. Chambers J. T. Gablick T. McMiSTUB C. C. McMillan D. H. MoKknzu. D. H. MoKewzik Ji Newman J. Newman C. B. Stone G. W, Owen NORTH. J. Buchanan D. H. MoKknzib G. B. Owen 0. C. MoMiuan J. Newman. . For whom Ratepayers are earnestly requested to record their votes on TUESDAY next, 21st Inst. POLLING BOOTHS: Auokland East - Court Houbo, High-street South-St James's HaU, Wellington street „ North—Temperance Hall, Albert-st. HOURS OF POLIJNC-FROM 0 a.m, to 6 P.M. '■ J. NEWMAN, Chairman. J. Q. CARR, Seoretary. f 1 R O U JN v LIME, GROUND-LIME. FOR SALE SOUTH GATE'S mahusanoi htdbavuo gfiound roche Lime, in any quantity, for Concrete. Paths, Floors, ' Cellars, eto. (next to stone flagging,,-! unrivalled for durability and hard-sotting qualitlos), For tanks and other wet work It Is a drstelass mater. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMHOO3K-BTKEKT. * UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. TEMPORARY OFFICES at DARBY•S T R E _5 T (Next to the Thistle Hotel). R. CAMERON, Manager. OH INGLE SI OHINGLESI 200,000 Best Heart Shing_bß I LOCAL AND NEWCASTLE OOALS, FIREWOOD, &tt, AT J+,o WKST RAT-BS, Dollvered ln Town or Country. W.&G."w_NSTONE. ORE LARGE FlßES.—Becure your Property by using Tann's Patent Iron Sates.—E. te A. Isaacs, Agents. !0 MERCHANTS, BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND OTHERS. THOMPSON AND CO., CRAWFORD-STREET, DCNKDIN. (Kstabllahed 1865.) IMPORTERS OB" ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND SPANISH COT CORKS Have always on Hand and to arrive :— Brewers', Bottlers', and Sodowater Manu faotureiß' Sundries, lnoluding all kinds ot -oiks, bungs, shlves, teats, and spUes, oeUao. tap oorks, corking maohi-es, capsules, tinfoil. bottling wire, superior Isinglass (brewers'), book, purse. Bast India pipe and pure Russian and Bra-Ulan out; thermometers. blind and oommon. All kinds of ginger, whole and crushed; tertarlojaootio, BUlpliurous, oltrlo, and sulphurio adds; spirits of wine; 61 0.P.: essences and essential oils; sodawater machines ; bottling racks, patent and oommon; patent syruplng pumps; sodawater and ginger beer bottles, ordinary; Lamont's; Hogbans: and Codd's patent bottleß; herbs; peels; and roots of every description; and every requisite for the brewers', bottlers, and rorated water mannf aoturers'trade. THOMPSON AND CO.. Crawford-street, Dunedin. REDK. WHITEHEAD'S RETAIL TEA ADVERTISKMENT. FINEST CHINA TEA SIFT-NGS. 1/1 per lb. Selected from the London market, and re markably oheap. Gives a strong, thick, and pungent liquor. OHO-OEB.T PURE FIRST CROP BROKEN PANYONG CONGOU. This Tea for value in tbe oup is worth pence per pound more money. Prioe, 1/8 per lb. The like rarely comes into this market. A SPLENDID DARJEELING FL4VOURBD MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Pure India and China Teas. Prioe, 1/8 per lb. : "TEA KXT B AOR D I N A»R Yr* Tho ready sale this Tea commands proves It worthy the name. Prioe, 21 per lb. "FAMILY M-XTURK.- A blend of extra highly oured first orop India and China Teas; will carry well, and Im prove with lengthened brewing ln the pot, and prove Itself an eoonomlo high-class Family Tea. Price, i 2/6 por lb. ! "VERY RICH DEEP BROWN TEA.' A combination of some of tho purest, tha strongest, and the richest flavoured Teas Imported. Give It a trial. ■ Price, 8/ per lb. 90 BOXES "FOCK OAN PEKOE TEA." About tho Finest Importation of the Beaao_. Price, 28/ per box. -CREDK. WmTBHBAD, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA DEALER, 95, Vl-TOBU-STBKET. APOKtAWP. * '■ E Al r~""~ X> U RE JL m E A I! GROOERS AND STOREKEEPERS wishing to do a satisfactory Tea Trade, will find It greatly to their advantage to b6ll nelson, moatr te co.s, celebrated Pom liquoring Blended Teas, These Teas are acknowledged by the Press and Public to be the Finest and Moat Whole l sOme ln the Southern Hemisphere, „ GUARANTEED FREE FROM ALL r SCENTED VARIETIES. , ■ NELSON, MOATE & Co., * Tba Merchants and Blenders, High-street, Christohuroh. ~ Wholesale Agents for Auokland: 6 Messes BABER AND RAWLINGh. 8 TUST RKCEIVED — Alfked Bied'B - tf Baking Powdkk, Cubtabd Powbeb, c; and Blako Mange Powder. Custard Powder. d tor making Custards without eggs; choice and P delicious. Blanc Mange Powder, for making t- the most delicious Blanc Mange with little trouble and a trifling cost; to-be obtained In the following flavours:—VonlUo Almond,* Straw - berry, Raspberry, Chocolate. ana t Almond. ' Baking Powder tor Bread. -£<** **• Cakes. Plum Puddings. &c _; Its e_sßCtti arji sur r prising, as it Impartt a__4htoe»av *___*£_* 1 isMTandißweetneßS .hat oannot ht\*__V____™B* •* S^uefldT-Teßtlmonla-KFrom <S*i__S rt a-j! »• F. L? MoCUntook. R.N., -^ntt1" .BS^'.h2 'U lArntti, Y&aht Foxt-Bept 21. -S-3; from the » ffirette^m&onWWes^^rjl^ aZTT^b w Time 6: from the War Office, Sfctalf a Certlflcato from the Admiralty. London, Feb. 6. -._.■, Agent tor Anckland: a ROBERT RE W; £J OfIOOBR, &c. Viotoma-btreet. J* __•_£_ TO *-00- LENT on BuUdlnj >n d& L" Boolety principles, or on other termi 7, to suit borrowere. Mortgages and Loans nego et ttated. See l_st ot Properties for sale on tourtl Soge. Six per cent, allowed on money deposit* » Investment. —C. Wiixiam-on, Land Estate and Elmuud-l Anon". Vuloan L^.a



rersonai. -_ ;--__-_ .*■ IF the Lady who took Umbrella Irom -rgyle by mistake, will leavo samo at Btah Offloe. aha will receive hereto Its stead. IF this should meet the eye of Mrs Burrows (whose maiden name Was Maria Thomas), of Hobart, would she write to Mrs Webster, Polloe Station, Hobart. and she will 11 hear tidings other brother WllHanu I WOULD Mb. Geoeok Atkins, who received the Crown Grant of Land at "._> Rnarangl about 1863. leave hia address at this Office. . I HAVE found my friends at the W_--> ;■. worth Hotol, Mahurangi. Splendid _ooom« modation. Beautiful soenery.—G, W. Buoa-' ProDrietor. LiOtre ana yonno«-;:,...-;: 5S KEWARD-Lost. on Monday night, a Masonlo Paper, addressed to J. Bwann.- . Apply this offlco. LOST, on Monday, the 6th, on tlie wharf, by a passenger per Rlngarooma. a Brown Ovorooat,—Finder rewarded on return- Ing same to this offloe. LOST Yesterday, at 12 o'clock, frcm Freeman's Bay, a Girl 9 years ot age; any one returning soma to Mrs. Thoa. Held, Spring- Btreet, will oblige. - ,* ':,-.,, LOST, a Fawn Coloured Bull and Mas* m tiff Slut; answers to the name of. 'Rose.'— Anyone returning the same to 8. Qedyo,, top of Parnell, wlll.be rewarded; anyone detaining i the some after this date will be prosecuted. LOST. —Taken from the Ponsonby 'Bus, on Monday last, February 13, a Silk Umbrella. If not returned to this offloe at once, ' the party who took it will bs publicly called on, being___iown. __ LOST, Two Brass Buggy Caps.—Binder will bo rewarded.-J.l_:. Lennox, Estate . i Agent. , ...» _m ii ii" ' i Board ana ttes_aer.ee; „. A VACANCY tor Three Gentlemen at Cambridge House (late Colonel Haulteln's), second house from st, Matthew's Parsonaise . ! Chanel-street; also,aßnlte of Apartment-.' ; BOARD AND BESIDENCE for tvri steady men.-Apply to Stanaw-T, oorner of Cook and Nelson-streets, r . ■ C~ "01-tFußTAßLEQuarters for Two*-. spectacle Men. Terms moderate.—Croy don Villa, Vincent-street. Mrs Fuller. ■ i.S, SUPERIOR Accommodation for Boarders at the Wypyard Arms Hotel, oorner ot Wcllesley and Symonds streets. The healthiest -;, position ln Auokl_u_.-T_omaß MoGann.Pro- ~ fi prietor. ■ M ARARAT -HOUSE. —Board and ;II Residence for Two Gentlemen: terms ff moderate.—S. Smith. Exmouth-street, Newton' road, near Edinburgh Castle Hotel. VAC ANOY for Two Gentlemen. —Apply , Mrs Wlghtman, Eden Orescent. ' '. CI O VEEN OK BROWNE HOTEL, JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging __.. ..20s per Week B-HBLB liOO!_____._ ______ _,'■;,%-.'______ *' ! Volunteer Notices. l\r.Z. REGIMENT,OF ARTILLERY, 11% A Battery,—The Monthly Inspection of the Battery and Band will be held at the Drill shed, on THURSDAY, the llth Inst., at 7.80 p.m. Uniform: Foil dress, areas and accoutrements. By order.—Bred, j. Rogers, Hon. Seo. ,-■■ Prospectus. . , | PR O S c E C T U.'S^v'i OF IKB AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MERCANTILE COMPANY | (LIMITED). OAPITAL „.. -..-3100,000, . IK* 60.000 SUABKS AT £2 EAOH. Payable, 2a Cd per Share on applioatlon, 2a 6d on allotment, and,, ...... ... , J 2a Gd per share at intervals of threo : -f'i months, till £1 is oalled up. Provisional DmisoiOßS-) ..».-,_.■! J F. E. Compton, Ksq., Merchant, Auokland "''''- ti D, 11. McKenzie, Keg., Merchant. Auokland .•,'.• 1 Hugh G. Pain, Esq., Gentleman, Auokland . J r J- James Wallace, Esq., Farmer, Papatoitoi JamesMoGowan, Esq., Merchant, Thames G. W. uwen, Esq., Merchant, Auckland Alexander De war, Esq,, Merohant, Auckland . ; ■■:;. Banb_bbs. ""■' .''-: ~' ■ , The National Bank of New Zealand. Sohoxtob: ""■"■'* E. __, Tyler, Esq., Brokers: Messrs Frater Brothers, aud Mr J. B. Morpeth. Managing Directors: G. W. Owen and Alexander Dewar. The Company Is proposed to be formed and registered under -■ The Joint Stook Companies Act, 1860," for the purchasing of the Goodwill, Stock-in-trade and Promises of the Business of Messrs G. W. Owen ft Co. of Queen-Btreet, Auokland, ss Miller, Grain,-and General Mer chants, shipping, and Commission Agents, and to carry on that business on an extended scale. An agreement has been made on behalf of the proposed Company, by whioh Messrs G. W. Owen and Co. have agreed to sell the goodwill of their sold business for 5,000 shares,*l paid up, in the Company, the Premises and Stock-in trade at a valuation, to be paid for. one fourth In oash, balance by the Company's bills at 3 and, 6 months, bearing Interest at the rate of 6 per , cent per annum. The business of Messrs G. W. Owen ft CO. has very largely increased during the last five years, ana during that time they have engrafl ed on to it a large trade In grain and flour, bnt to do this branoh of trade on the best basis, so as to ensure the most profitable results, they require a large increase of capital. To,obtain this, Messrs G. w. Owen ft Co. have oonßente to transfer their business to a Joint Stock Com pany on the above terms, and so great faith' have they In the success of the Company, that thoy agree to tatte 10,000 shares on tbe same terms and conditions as other shareholders. It is proposed to ereot an extensive Flour-mill ond Granaries on the most modern and lm proved principles, fitted with every meohanical ; appliance necessary for manufacturing, receiv ing, Btoring, and delivering gram and flour at the lowest possible coat for labour. The Inoreased capital will enable the Import trade carried on by Messrs G. W. Owen ft Co. to bo enlarged, and it is intended to pay special at tention to the importation of Agricaltural Imple ments, Manures. Seeds, and all requisite.: for the -armor. The Company will ln every possi ble "way foster and promote the agricultural interest. To insure the scheme being faithfully carried out, Messrs Q. W. Owen and A. Dewar have agreed to become Managing Directors of tbe Company, who, from their large Interests as shareholders and lengthened business expert- - enoe. are perhaps better Qualified to conauot . the business ot the Company than any other persons that might be selected. The Company, acquiring the premises and stook in trade Im mediately after the allotment ot shares, oan at onoe enter upon business with a certainty of a profitable result - . Applicants for shares should send ln their applications at onoe to the Company's Brokers, as over one-half tho number of shares are already disposed of. '■""■' ■ The share List will be {dosed on Thursday, the 23rd February, 1882. Auctions. ■ ■.■■■■. • ..- i. ■ .■ ■ ■ ■ ,;;. ■ TO-MORROW. GROCERIES, &0. ~~ W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction, at the Exchange Mart,' Queen-street, To-morrow (Thurs day), at elevon o'olook, 25 cases Corn Flour 1 cask Printers'lnk (blaok) - 1 cask Printers'lnk (coloured) 1 oask Prenter'sHams _■_■■~. „;< 9 oasos Ketchup. Crosse & BlackweU -5 oasos Lime Juice . ' 3 cases Coooa and Milk _ oases Cofiee and Milk I bale Draper's Paper . S boxes In- lan Tea * , . Canterbury Hams and Bacon II cask Port Wine M 3 oases Glue . 50 boxes Tea •_. ,•:'.■ . ; ir? 20 cases Australian Wine SO casks Bottled Stout 10 saoks Oats ,—; _ W. 8. COCHRANE JAS, DACRB FRIDA*, FEBRUARY 17. HOUSEHOLD FURILITUR-!. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, riIHE Subscribers -will sell, at their X Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, 17th Inst., at 11 o'clock, . ... i HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Couohos.Chairs, Piotureß, Tables, Sewing Maohu.es, Matting, Blinds, Fenders, Cheffoniers, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Mattrasses, Bedding, Chests, Mirrors, ■.! Washstandß, Toiletware, Shower Bath, r Tubs, Kitchen Utensils, etc. I Also, at 12 o'clock,5 ! SURGICAL INBTRUMKNTB, oonslstlngof —Trephining, Amputation and Dental . Instruments, Pocket Surgical Case, Syringes. Needles, Catheters, E_en~_~ eto., eto. No Reserve. 1 SAMUEL COtMBAtiE 4. SON, ! Ancttcawn- ■'* ■ ~, 8. CO-BEAN-*.] [JAB. DACE*. ! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. i COTTAGE AND~ACRE, ONEHUNGA, '■ SO ACRES, PARISH OF MATA. THE subscribers will sell at their Booms, M\ Fort-street, on Wednesday, 22nd Febru ary, at 12 o'clock, .; 1, By Order of the Mortgagee, Allotment 8, Section U, Town ot Onehunga, ~ containing 1 acre, with Cottage erected thereon Western portion Lot 18, -tod Eastern portion ■;;';':, lot 19, Parish of Mata, County of Man. , den, containing 80 aores J SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, S Auctioneers. . ,■ ' . : : - ;:-.■: "• 1 (Continued on Fourth Page). • -_-_■_*-