THE COLONIAL FIRING.

, *f, (By TeliEOeahi.— Press Association.) MELSON, Monday, AT tho commencement of the shooting, Major Baillie said it had been reported that several representatives had practised at the target within the distance prohibited by the Association, and said if this were true, and any person protested against their action, the protest would be fatal. FiBBT MATCH (Nblson MATOn).-200 and SOO yards; seven rounds at each d stance. Open to all members of the Association. Entrance fee 7b Bd Snider and muzzle-loading Enfleld rifles or carbines ot Government pattern.

Paynter INelion), Ist prize £10. and Citizens1 Uat?hLn(Otago),2nd.priz<»£9 '.'. - <j» Da WBon (Otago). 3rd pt.ze £] - •• gj Gordon (Thames), 4th prize £7 .- •• »g Wcfcettß(Nelson). sthprze*« •• " § Waddell (NolBon). oth prize £5 .. .„ Patan iNolson). 7th prize £3- •• ;; 63 Bird (Nolsoa), Bth prize £2 - . £ V .. 53 K. France (Wellington), 9ih prize *,<: •• fi3 W.MoKenzle, 10th prize £2.. •• __ 57 Johns (I'hames), llth priweijj 67 linsKJOhrißtohnroSUe^P'i^* 1 - _ 55 sum-, y TbeTwere twenty-three prizes altogether, M?rWelson Cltonß' Cup to be held by tbo Rifles. .

TO-DAY'S FIRING.

BRIDBWATEB, this day,

The weather is very dull to-day. Ihe Otago Match Is just concluded, The fol lowing are prize winneps :- Otaoo MAtoh-200 yards. Ten rounfls. Open only to Volunteer Members of tho AMOCja tlon. Entranco foe, 6s. Snider rules, uo vernrnent pattern. p^ Cooper (Auckland), Ist prizei£lo .. - « ms«»^ •• H Oaary (Napier), Bth prize £3 \\ Diion Wellington). 7th Prize *3 .. .- f Hunter (NelBOD). Bth prize £3 .. .. - f Watt(Nelson). 9± prize &i ■■ ■■ •■ « Tbe following Bet Bla-pUca:-H.KIngT«M nflVfl 44* Douglas (Taran&ki), U; Mltohell borough), Rogers (Blenheim). 1 p.m. Tho Auckland match has concluded. The following are the prizetakera : AuoKtANB Matoh-203 yards. Ten round* Open only to Volunteer Members of the Awoolation. Intrance fee, 6s. Boldor carbino3, Government pattern. ATffl«rahK(Tlianie»).l«tprlß6filO - .. « : :: KKgg^- ■• Gordon (l'hames). Bth prlie«2 _ .. - « 43 •' Sherwood (Ohristohuich", *3; Amod«t ("(Smtedont •'Low*. Wellington: ifaKfcule Welllngion : Pnnnell. Wanganul; Hosktas and Davy. Wellington; Davies and Cooper, Tar "A^Hßhtßhowor of rain tell during tho match held to-morrow, to take In to consideration the naestlon of having meetings of tho association rooveablo instead of i»s at present a"°na:ed. It Is expeoted that the championship matches will finish by flva te-morcow.

FREEZE AT ST. THOMAS'S.

A Lively Meeting.

A MEETING of the members of the Church of England, resilient in the vicinity of St. Thomas s, Freeman s Bay, was convened by advertisement In our last issue to take place in the school last night, to take into consideration the closing of the church by St Matthew's vestry. All who had the interest of the church at heart were ro quested to attend. Shortly before the time fixed for the commencement of the meeting, Messrs dive and Cornish were the only persons present. Messrs Howden (people's warden) and Doonin (minister's warden) were the next to pat in an appearance. They stated to the gentlemen present that they were acting illegally, because they had not applied to them for the u»o of the room; they had no right to come there and light the gag. Mr Cornish replied that the wardens had no legal right to interfere, as the trustees were the proper authorities in the matter. The wardens said there would be no meet- Ing held that night, as they intended to torn out the gas and close the building, Mr Oliye replied that they lud better not do onythjng of the kind. T'ae meeting ■would be held, notwithstanding their assertion to the contrary. The wardens then asked Mr Cornish for the keys. Mr Cornish said he had not taken them away on the previous night, but in answer to further questions, he declined to say in whose possession they were. People then began to arrive, and the con veraation dropped for a tirre. The in clemency of the weather appeared to affect the attendance, only about twenty persons, of whom one-half were ladies, being pre ficnt. After waiting till after the advertised hour, the wardens repeated that the meet ing would not be held because no applica tion had been made to them for the use of the room. Mr Cornish said their reason for not applying was that they had been told on January 30th that they could use the room whenever they pleased without interference form anyone. They were quite willing to pay for the gas consumed. Mr Doonin retorted that the permission bad been withdrawn because a dance was permitted in the school on the night of January 30th, after the return from the echool festival. Mr Cornish said if dancing did take place, it was certainly not during the time that he was present. Mr Olive denied that there had been any dancing. Mr Doonin—l was told so on good authority. Mr Olive—Then whoever told you so is a mean skunk. The speaker made a f urtfcer statement which may pc expressed by the words that he would introduce his shoemaker to the tell-tale's tailor, and then apologised to the ladies present for using strong language. •.!•.«. An irregular discussion, in which the majority of those present took part, then ensued.

Mr Cornish said it was repotted that the | reason for discontinuing the services was | thai Mr Tebbs had not sufficient time, acd could not obtain the necessary assistance. He thought if they were able to get anyone to assist, the incumbent and vestry bad no tight to adopt " a dog in the manger " policy with them, fie considered it a great shame that they should make it a boast of giving £ 100 a year to an erganist, while they would not make any provision for a .clergy man. They appeared to consider it easen tiai to have an organist, but damn the nsrsOD Mr Howden considered the speaker was making use of improper language. Mr Cornish did not think so, and asserted that ho heard the same language used in church every Sunday. He did not intend to use the objectionable word in the manner inferred by Mr Howden, bnt intended to gay that so long as they got a good organist they cared nothing who or what the parson Mr Olive said it appeared to him that all St. Matthew's wanted wa.9 money. He considered they were paying too much money for their clergyman, who was getting fatandhvsy. , A conversation in a low tone proceeded between Messrs Olive and DoonlD, and suddenly the former raised his yoice. and addressing Mr Doonin said te had no right to come there and abuse Mr Hazard. They would not get a minister there as good as that eentleman for the next fifty years. Mr Cornish added that the Bey. Tebbs waa not tit to black Mr Hazard's shoes. They would wait a long time before they saw him attempt to cut a stick of firewood fora poor widow as Mr Hazard had been S6Mr Doon'in, referring to the collection of subscriptions for either a church or school, said Mr Hazard had deceived the people. Mr Hamilton replied that Mr Doomn was slandering a good man, and one who was so far above Mr Tebbp, that the latter was unfit to black his shoes, Mr Cornish thought St. Matthew's was the most sordid and selfish parish in the colony. Their God seemed to bo the Almighty Dollar.

It was also asserted by Messrs Cornish and Olivo that there were streets in the parish and number* of parishioners whom Mr Tebbs had never troubled to see. The former also said he was sure the church was not closed reluctantly, because they (the vestry) had been talking about the matter for'months past. Mr Mackune said it did not sound well when they said the incumbent had never been inside the Sunday-school. Mr Arch thought it was hard that they could not be allowed to manage their own affairs. . , Mr Hamilton.replying to Mr Doonin.who had said the building was not a church,but a school,considered St Thomas's was quite as much a church as St. Matthew's. Xhey knew perfectly well that it was a church, Mr Doooin said he could shew in black and white that it was not. Mr Hamilton replied that he would have to see it before he would believe.

Mr Cornish asked Mr Doonin if he had ever seen a school where two of

the first fittings supplied were an altar vnd font, and where the first service held was the dispensation of the sacrament, He considered it was quite as much a church as St, Matthew's, be cause all the sacrament;, with the exception of that of Holy Orders, had been adminis tered there.

Mr Bain said they were payiDg too much for their minister, and, until they reduced bia salary, they would not get him to do his work properly. Some people said—" It cannot be done;" but he did not rccogaite such a thing as "cannot" in the matter. Some further discussion of a lively and remarkable personal nature ensned. Mr Cornish moved, "That Mr Mackuno take the chair," in order to get to business. Mr Madeline said he was not disposed to be n party to an illegality, and would there fore, ask the <;hnrdiwardeni,then and there foro ask the churchwardens, then and there to accord permission to hold the meeting. Mr Doonin referred the decision to Mr Howden as peoples churchwarden. Mr Howden said he could only repeat what had already been said - namely, that the meeting was utterly illegal, and they were sitting there simply on "false pre tences,"

Several of those present exhibited era. tokens of dissent.

Mr Howden was then asked whom he represented. His reply was, " The people —in fact, you !,

Miss Gibbons came forward, and facing the speaker she indignantly repudiated the idea that ho represented her. Sue said when the Kcv. Mr Hitchcock went away the Bisbop " exhorted them to keep to. gethhr, and work for God and lor tho Church. She knew what the people were working for, bnt was not so sure about the churchwardens."

This statement was loudly applouded. Mr Madeline suggested that the meeting should adjourn to the back yary, but those present remained it their places waiting to bo turned out. No action was taken in this direction by the wardens.

Mr Wright said ho would like to say a word on behalf of the churchwardens.

Mr Millett enquired who and what Mr Wright was that he bad the consummate impudence to speak as tho mouthpiece of the churchwardens; they were present, and quite able to speak for themselves. Mr Wright then asked why the people were there.

Mr Coruiah said they came la answer to the advertisement.

Mr Wright: No jit was to hear ctnre from Garrard the Second.

Mr Olive remarked that if Mr Wright had Garrardcd him be would have found himielf on the wrong side of tbo church.

Mr Cornish said it was remarkable that the only disgraceful thing with which the St. Thomas' people could be charg«d—a squabble in the vestry one Sunday—could be solely laid to the door of Garrard the Third (ciies of "That's one for you,old man 1")

Some discussion then ensued as to whether St. Thomas's was really a church, as it had never been consecrated — the churchwarden contending that it was only a school, and the membeis of the congrega tion that it was a church quite as much as St. Matthew's, as it had never been con secrated,

A lady present asked whether the vestry would let her have the building for a dance during the winter, if it was only a school, and not a church.

After some further discussion, it was agreed, on the motion of Mr Cornish, seconded by Mr Millett, " That the follow ing gentlemen be appointed a deputation to wait upon the Bishop to make arrange ments for keeping St. Thomas' Church open for divine service, vi?., Messrs Olive, fisher, Mackune, and the mover."

Mr Doouiu said there was no use going to the Bishop, because he could have nothing to do with the appointment of an assistant.

Mr Hamilton considered that ho could have a great deal to do with it, and men tioned as a case in point that at All Saints' the Bishop went to the incumbent, and told him that some sacrifice must be made by him to have the services curried on. It was subsequently resolved that, the deputa tion should Bee the Rev, Mr Tebba on the game matter.

The meeting then adjourned,

The people of St, Thomas' complain that they have no control orcr their congre gational affairs, monetary or otherwise, all being made subsidiary to St, Matthew's; that their wishes are neither, consulted nor respected as regards . the appoint ment of the assistant minister; that a legal guarantee was offered of £150 by some of the members of St, Thomas' for the servico3 of a young clergyman, but the proffer was ignored; that the Rev. Mr Tebbsdid not visit the. people, or attend to them or their children in spiritual matters, never having been in the Sunday-school (of 100 children). It was also complained that the people of St. Matthew's should give £300 and a free house to their clergy man, and at the present time raise the silary of their organist from £60 to £100 a year, while at the same time they de clare! they were obliged to shut up St Tyomai's Church tor want of fnnds.

SALE OF OTAGO RUNS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

DCJNEDIPT, Monday. At to-day's calo 101 runs oat of the total of 170 were disposed of. Only two were pasted in, no bid having been received, and only some three or four went at the upset price. The rental which the 63 runs at present divided brings is about £24,500. The total rental obtained to-day for 100 out of tbe 170 subdivided runs is within £1,060 or so of £40,000. The highest rental for any single run sold to-Jay is £1,060, and the upset in the case £300, the buyer being the previous occu pant, Mr F. C. Fulton. In another cose, Carawell and Moodle paid £820 for one of which the upset was £260, in this case the former lessee losing the run. In another case £400 was obtained for a run of which tbe upset was only £76, but taken all round the average was about double the upset. Generally the former lessee repur chased, but in several instances new owners secured lots, although the great majority of these were persons who had been for merly interested in rnns. In only one cose so far, and that in the cose of the first run offered, did what might be termed a country settler purchase, indeed the bidding was principally confined to the runholding class. In aome of the runs to-morrow more competition may be expected from outsiders, that is, from persona who reside in the neighbourhood. Another fact probably worth mentioning is that, tf> far as could bo ascertained, there were no Australian bidders. Thjs day. TO-PAY'S SALE. At the sale of runs to-day very high prices were realised, most lots averaging an increaae of 80 per cent, on the upset rental, Dalgetty & Co. being the principal purchasers.

POLICE COURT. -This day.

(Before J. K. Maodonald, Esq., K.M.) Dnumc-CharlesHdwardStuart; adiournod broneht up charged -withsmashing 12pane*'of X ana Bash, value &l i«,the propertyof Peter SioATthur. of Chancery Lane, on the 27th tost. -Mr Pardy said the woman, who was in a state olmadSSC broke the window without the least nrovocation. -Prisoner was unfit to plead.- RmVakios who waafar advanced In drunken- Sew refused to take oath, but was willtoK to spwSi-Sa tSe amount of damatfe.or seven dT'W« ORO ISs nHOL 8 .-John Heath was onir K ed with not *eipin X a light near a hole wMohhe had made in fiobson-street,, on the 14th instant. - Defendant pleaded guflty. and was "^k^^Dbop.- Nathaniel StaftgTO chawed with leaving Ws carriage in Queen-streer, on the S3rd instant—JJerenaani pleaded guilty} he only left the conveyancei for a short time for tha purpose of taking a drop. -Fined 5s and oosta. -

Ok the Kaiu—Wm. Johnston was oharged ■with a broach of the Public Works Act, by wilfully travelling In a ilret-oloss carriage with a second-class ticket, on the Auckland and Onohnnga Railway, on the 18th instant.—De fendant said he did not commit the oll'onca wilfully.—Mr Pordy stated the case, and called Walter Loader, who deposed that he was a porter on the railway, and collected the passen gers' tickets on that day. The prisoner was riding in a flrst-class carriage, and presented a second-class ticket Ho took his name and address. Defendant, however, paid the excess. —His Worship said he would consider the matter, and the case was remanded until Friday. Breaking x Tkee. — Charles Lyons was charge! with damaging a tree in Qrey-streot and breaking its surrounding fence, on the Bth lost, the property of the City Council. — Defen dant skirl it was done accidentally. He was turning his horse and cart, and the horeo suddenly backed Bgalnst the fence. He had paid the'damaga.—His Worship, under the circumstances, dismissed tbo case.

This was all tho business,

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

PBR ZBAIiANDIA,

Sydney, February 23. UURINO Milburn Creek's trial on the 21st counsel for the defendantendeavoured to get the judge to prohibit the publication of evidence before the conclusion of the case. His Honor declined to accede to the pro posal.—Dr. Kichard Kranel has beon ap dointed Consul-General for Germany in all Australian colonies, ineludfng New Zealand, Tasmania, and Fiji, with residence in Sydney. — A tramway from Compbelltowd to Camdon will bo opened early in March,— The Government have resolved to erect a new powder magazine on an island on the Parramatta River.— The latest report from the Sanatorium states that the Brearly family are progressing well. Tho critical stage is pasted. Other convalescents aro rapidly gaining strength,—The coal busi ness of Newcastle is unusually prosperous, but it is feared the dispute with the A. A. Company's men will culminate ie a strike, throwing nine hundred men out of employ ment—A man was found dead in a gutter in Castlereatrh, on the night of tbe 22ad, Thro were no signs of violence, nor any thing to prove the identity of deceased,

Melbourne, February 23,

Tho Minister of Mines and Water Supply proceeded to Loddon district to inquire into the most effectual moans of relieving the water famine.—The City Surveyor has completed plans of an underground drain for Elizaboth-street, to cost £40,000. Tho work will occupy twelve months.—The Health Officer at tho Quarantine ground recommends tho release of fevor convalescents. — Tho Railway Department has arranged a train to carry elevan thousand gallons of water daily from Sandhuist to Wedder burn, to relievetheselectors in thedistrlct.— A deputation of members of Parliament waited on the Minister of Works and re presented the hardships of the selectors of the Northern district in consequence of tho i water famine. Mr Young, In viow of the present emergency, [promised to advance money to Shire Councils on the under, standing that they ultimately form water trusts under the Conserving Act.—The Customs authorities have mode further neizurea of cpntraband spirits anil cigars from Chinese at Percydal«, avocb.— Th« Melbourne Hospital Committee havo rsiolved to reduce the beds by 70, and largely increase the cubic space per patient. —The Tariff Commission at Echuca urged intercolonial frcetrade iv colonial wine, and condemned the duty on agricultural im plements and cornsacks,

IteISBANB, February 23,

A boat containing eight men capsized at Flattop Island. It was in charge of Mr Baynea, supervisor of works. Three men attempting to reach the island were drowned. Heavy rains are reported at Cooktown, Brisbane, Gymple, and BauaDa.--Tho Australian Syndicate Sarvoy Party arrived by the Mowen, and state the country la looking well after the rain.—Colonel Scratcbley, with a local committco of military men, commenoe an inquiry into the volunteer force shortly.— The Government will shortly forward a formal reply to General Fielding's trans continental railway proposals.—The time given to the new Australian Syndicate to make an offer to construct the federal rail way has been extended, and the Syndicate, represented by Gresley Lukin, will be allowed to vary their offer,—Light rains are reported in the north and south-east parts of the colony.

AdklAidb, February 22,

Bush fires dostroyed a number of telegraph posts aud Hues. Communi cation is consequently Interrupted.— A widow and family of six children were admitted to tho Hospital suffering from typhoid fever. The eldest son, aged 20, died after admission.—Mr Waterhouse, curator of the Museum, has resigned.— The Marine Board has decided to make a channel two hundred feet wide, from Jcrvois Bridge, and twenty feet deep, to meet the requirements of Port Adelaide.— Many country towns are suffering severely from want of wajfcer, which has to be carted several miles.— Seventeen typhoid patients are now in the hospital, mostly city cases. The cause is believed to be bad drainage. —The weather is beginning to coot. Perth, February 23. A qnantity of wreckage was washed into Coventry Reef. The harbour boat has pro ceeded to search for any vessel in distress. —Fro»h pearling grounds have been dis covered on a reef near Port Waloott. Five boats took twelve tons of shell each during two days.—Arrived, at Albany, Catter thun, steamer, from Singapore,

THAMES GAS COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of the Thames Gas Company was held at Mr F. A. White's office this afternoon, Joseph Howard, Esq., in the chair,

The following balance-sheet was read :— BaIjANCI-SHEBT.—Pr. : To capital- Amount of calls on 9,982 shares, at 38s each, £13,96516a; creditors for unpaid dividends, £79 Ss 6d; creditors for unpaid accounts, £2 18a; insurance account, £157 19* 6d; reserve fund, £480'10s; profit and lots, £650 17s 9d : total, £20,337 6s 9d. Or. : By freehold land, £887 16s lOd; plant, in cluding mains, services, meters, and sundry rapplies stock, £12,37115s 9d ; buildings, £3,64419s lid ; residual products; £18 2s 2d ; investments and money at call, £2,021 12« 3d; office furniture, £127 4a sd; debts due to company, £437 16s fid; cash in Bank of New Zealand, £417 14s 3d; cash in hand, £35 15a sd: total, £20,337 6s Od. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Dignan, the report and balance sheet were adopted,—A dividend pf Is fid per share was declared, and will he payable onthe 6th March.—A vote of thanks to the chairman Closed the meeting.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

Fbbbdahyt 28. Bank of N.Z.-BoUere. £2317a 61 Colonial Bank-Sellers, 48a N.Z. Insurance-80a; sellers. 80a South British Insurance -60s; buyers, 695; sellers, 60s National Insuranoe—Buyers 30s ; aellera.SJa (id N.Z. Loan and Mercantllo-£sl6s Auckland Gas—BuTcre, £10 69 Union Sash and Door—Seller?, B3 Northern S.S. Co.—Bellew. 12s (id Fisher & Co—Sellers. 10s 6d Accident Insurance—Sellers, 3s 9d Alburnia G.M.C:—Sellers, 17s Caledonian—Buyers. 17s ; Bailors, 10a Goldon Crown—Bnyers. 12s 6d; Belters; 13s Ed Tokatea—Buyers, 13s Blaokmore'e—Buyers, 6a 6d Home Rule-Bs 0d; buyers, fla 6d J. NEWMAN, Chairman.

An extraordinary meeting of the Queen of Beauty Extended Gold Mining Coin, pany was held this afternoon in the large room of the Insurance Buildings, Mr J. A. Fond in the chair. The secretary, Mr Macdonnell, read the advertisement calling the meeting. The chairman stated the ob» jects for consideration, viz,, increas ing the capital, or winding up the company, with the view of forming a new company.' Mr Fond read the report of Mr Black, the mine manager, which was of a hopeful character, Ho then proposed, " That the capital of the company be in? creased by the issue of 10,000 now shares of £1 each, 10s per share to be deemed paid up; 5,000 of the said shares to be Issued to the shareholders at the rate of one to every four original shares on payment of 8a each share, leaving a further liability pi 5s per share on the said 5,000 shares. Any shares not taken up by the shareholders one month after the date of issue, and the remaining unissued shares to be hold by the directors or their nominee In trust for the Company, to be issued, sold, or dis posed of at such time, or mariner, and op. such' terms or conditions as tho director's may deem advisable."—The resolutfon was seconded by'Mi Rowlinson, and carried unanimously.—A vote of thanks to the chairman; on the motion of Mr Alexander, seconded by Mr Burtt, closed the proceed. 'ings,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28.



1 Wanted. 1 \\r ANTED.—Come and see the Spade . T T at Sa 9d and la; 4-prongGarden lforki s in; Rakos, 1b Id and Is ii; at Damplor's No\ I Shop. Hobson-ttreet. J VT7ANTED a Hoy.—Apply at Kop J T ▼ Factory, Howe-streot. \\T ANTED, a respectable V outh to milk I V » garden, and make himself generall: . nsefal.—Apply to Major George, SpEom. WANTED, a strong Lad for new machine work; one used to the bueines 1 preferred.—Apply Star offloe. ! %A7"aNT_;D, a Cook.—Apply Glecson" ; YV Hotsi. ' \\l ANTED, at once, a good Cook am ' T T lAunarosß, or a thorough General Ser ; vant-Mra Capt. KUlott, Bwlndon Villa. Uppe Union-atreet. WANTED, a Respectable Boy.—J. A l'ond, Homeopathic Chemist, 153 Queen Btraet W' ANTED, good Tinamitla; highcs'l wages. Also, Improvers and one oi two Apprentlces.-Apply H. Waite, Tinsmith High Btreet. ,_ ANTED, a General Servant for 1 family of six; references requiroa, am good wagea given.—Apply Star office. ANTED.a respectable Lad 15 or 16, for a suburban store, to live on premises drive horse and cart, and mako himsolf goner ally ÜBeful; reforenceß reauliod.—For audresi apply to P.H., Star office. \\r ANTED, Engagements for two Girls V j (19 and 22) fresh from the country; alsc for Married Couple—Wadman's Labour Office. No. 8, Lower Qaeen-Btreet. WAJN TBD, a strong Boy for the Bakery, to make hlmsolt generally useful.— Apply to M, R. Molntyre, Baker, Karangahape Hoad. WANTED, a Young Girl for light housework.—Apply Mlbs Halnoa, Tobac conlat. (Jneen-street. WANTED, a General Servant where another is kept—Apply to Mra G. S. Jaklns, Ponßonby Road. WANTED, a Ueneral Servant; rcter ences required.—Apply to Mrs W. H. Cobley, Franklin Road. Ponßonbyi __ \\J ANTED, an Apprentice to the Yt Dontistry.-Apply A. W. OhatOeld, "The London Dentistry" (overhead Meßsrs J. and T. Mason's), Quecn-Btreet. ANTED, a good General Servant for Jiount Albert.-Mrs J. W. Jamea, Rub -8011-Btroct, Ponßonby. WANTED, an Able Man as Farm Forvant; must milk, not noca-tuiry to plough.—John Udy. Panmnro. WANTED, .a Draper's Assistant, for Town. — Address "Drapor," enclosing cony of reforenoes, and stating what salary ro quiriid, to the offloe ot this p-por. WANTED.— Come and see the new Iron Saucepans, Is 2d to 3s 6d; Kettles, Ss to 4s fid; at Dampier'a Now Shop, Hobson atroot. ANTED, useful Oilrl lor house worki and to mind a baby.—Apply to Mrs W. nart, Upholatortr, Wollesloy-tlJoet. WANTED, a Single Man to milk and work on a farm.— Apply Rcmuera Dairy, or on Thursday, at 8 a.m.. Star offloe. WANT_L>, a Slaughterman.—Apply at once to 6. flnlmo. Bntohor. WANTED, a respectable Ueneral Ser vant with good roferanoei.—Apply boforo 12 noon to Mra .alo-. Aitken, Remuora. WANTED, a Young Man, good at accounts.-Apply to K. Gibbons, One hnnga. WAN! ED, by a respectable Young Woman, a Situation as Housekeeper or In oonfectlonor's shop.—Apply Olive, Star ofiloo. \\T ANTED, a Young Man to make him- T T self gonorsily useful; must havo good rcforencoa.-Ponaonby Club HoteL WANTKD KNOWN.—Zinc Backets, Is Od; Japanned Slop Palls, Is Ikl; Hot Water Cans, 2a to is Od ; at Damplor's New Shop, Hobaon-street WAN TED, one or two Famished Rooms nour town, Immediately; terms mode rate.-Apply RJH. BTA-Ofnoe. WANTED, a Young Man to mako himself ge-arally useful.—Apply Wharf Hotol. Queen-Btroat WANTKD, Carpenters and Machinists for tho Faotory, Meohanioa' Bay. Klght working hoars. Conttant employment and good wageac-or good workmen.—Apply Union Sa»h and. Door Company. WAf^TED KNOWN, another lot of Blaok Veltvotoen has arrived at the same old price, 8s 6d por yard ; also Black Satin 2b 6d, at Damplor'a. WAM TED, needlework, by a respect able female, cither to take homo, or otherwise.—Addrc»a-8.M.. this offloe. WANTED, Everyono to know Phillips's Cheap Tailoring la o-rrled on as usual In the Albert Hall, Uarbr-Btroot. WANTED to Sell, a Set of Second hand Sllvar-mountod Harness.—Apply to Wm. Morgan. Saddler. Newmarket \TT ANTED, Spring Cart, Horse, and TV H.rnoaß.—Apply, Btatlng lowest price for, cash to a & 11,, 61. Wakefleld-Btreot. WANTED to Lot, tho London Photo Rooms, Uppar (jnean-atreot (tnrniahort or unfurnishedi, aa private home or shop. Bent cheap,—Apply on premlsus to O. H. Monkton. WANTED, the Ladies to try if they can gat Gronadlnti DroßsStuffldlfferent patUrnu anywhere at 2}d the yard, except a Dampier'a. WAJNTKD KNOWN, thatE. Milchel son _ Co.. No. 19. Queen-atieet Wharf, are selling Maize, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flonr, Oatmeal, fco.. fee. at lowest market rates. W~~ ANTED KNOWfltbattheV ictonan Ix»n and Dlsoount Agency's Advertise ment appeara on jth page. Sth oolnmn. WASTED.— Come and see the new Coal Sonttles for 3»; the grand Coal Vases (with shovels) only 10s; at Dampler's Now Bhop. Hobson-street WANTED to SELL 100 Pairs Blue Serge Trousers, at 63 3d, worth 12s Gd.— W. Byre. Vlotorla-street. \&f ANTED known, T. Adama, Boot V T Maker, has removed to Shaddoo_-B treet, first houso back of Brown's Bakery. Orders and Repairs will receive the same attention as ÜBual. T. Adams, Mount Edon, Agent for the " Observer.1* • W "ANTED to Sell, Mixed Paints In gallon tins; Kturt Oil, 2/9 por gallon ; Priming Paint 6/8 por gallon.—Atkinson & Co., Froemon'B Boy; Wholosale Agents, Moesrs X, Porter ft Co. ________ W ANTED, Everyono to examine the Handsome Tweods fron whloh we are making the noted 13s Od Trouuers.—l. Phillips, Albort Hall. Darby-street j VV ANTED SiSBN, Dampier'snew lotof V r Flannel at Od and lOd, Unbleached Calico at 2jd. and Turkey Twill ot 6d, \«/_JNiJ_D KNOWN —That tne TT Anokland Timber Company (Limited) are Manufacturers ot all description of Goods, with superior Machinery and despatch.—Worksl C—itom-honae-street West WANTKD KNOWN.—Boots are very dear just now, so the ladies thould be partloul-riy carefal to see the cheap lot Just arrlvod at Dampier's. WANTED to Purchase, an Interest in a Store (town or country); capital, £150. —Apply by letter to Miss Maonamara, care of Btab Offloa. WANTED KNOWN-I will give away six Boya' Jean Hats to the first sensible person who docs not think them a wonderful bargain at what lam Belling them, od,—W. H. Dampler. > ______________ \X7 ANTED to SELL, 100 Suits Boys' TI Tweed Sulks, at 6s 6d, worth £1; Gents' Umbrellas at 5s Bd<~orth 12s 6d.-W. Byre, Vio iorla»treet. WANTED.— Come and Bee the new Double Iron Bediteads at 21s, and the Iron Cots, Ma fid; at Dampier's New Shop, Hobßonatreet . - • WANTED KNOWN Z for Bjjsineeu Men. for Working Men. and for Everr? one in Auckland—' The Penny Time Table' will be ready this week at all Stationers. WANTED— Come and see the Honey Soap, 13 cakes for IB; new lot of Glazed Table Covers only Hid the yard, snob pretty patterns) at Dampier'a. \*rANTED KNOWN, that you can TT Dress well for a small weekly payment bygolngtoMu-roaodMuliga-. Bee advertise. ment on front page. WANTED KNOWN—That Munroand Mlllig-n have Removed from Karanga hape Road to Larger and more Centia Premises In Hobaon-atreet near Wellington street ■ WANTED KNOWN, just arrived, a grand lot of Fashionable Coloured Stockings, only 0d tho pair, at Damplor'a. WANTED KNOWN-That H. A. Colson, Victoria House, Victoria-street, Is about to surprise the Colonial Public with a Grand Display of Valentines. The market not being overstocked with these, the proprietor will guarantee to give the onstamers ot Auokland every benefit TnKTANTED KNOWN—The flirtation T T Waltz, only Is 6d, rt Dampier'a Branch store in the Market, Bo in time. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MEL. DRUM, Bootmaker, Shortland-street, Anokland, Is calling special pubilo attention to his Custom Work. Repairs neatly done. Boots Bkwn and Pegged and Madb to Order. A trial respectfully solicited.—J. MKLDHUM. VCTANTjsD—Come and see the Fresh TT Bargainsln Men's, Women's, and Child ren's Boota; at Dampler'o, WANTED— Property-holdersjnthe city and suburbs wishing to sell may find ready buyers by calling with particulars at Central Land Agency, corner of Quean street and Vnlcan-lane.—George Fraeer, Manager. WANTED KNOWN, Clark's 200 yard reels Sewing Cotton, any number, it fld the tfo£; 2330 doz. assorted Dress Buttons, all Id pet dozen, at l'ampler'a. ANTED KNOWN, that I am now manufacturing bII kinds of superior Blazed Jam, Jelly, and Canning Fruit Jars; alsc Milk Fans,' Cream and Butter Crocks; &o. Price Lists forwarded on application at the New tot Pottery.—qeorge Boyd. WANTED KNOWN, Pink Tie Knitt Ing Cotton; only 1b Cd the lb., at Sam pier's. Be In time. WANTED KNOWN—That we have just received the Newest Styles In Hair worn, comprising the Princess Soalpette Caohefolle, Frontlet and Fringes ot variovu kinds; Whips of Hairiln all shades and lengths -J, and T, 'Mason, 188-100, Queen-street,



Wtincea. "s A. N T is E v A Gonilomnn In the Engineering line to jol advettisor in perfecting aa Invention and seom - ing patents for same. luventor's address ma J be obtained at Stau ofHco. ANTED, To Lend, two hundroi pounds £(200) on good security, trei 7 hold.—Apply offlou of thia paper. WANTiSL'— J. Heape, of Symonds street haajuat opened up anew lot 0 s Autumn and Winter Gooda. Inspection 1b in vltett. s \VTANTED— Only fancy 1 rompaaou T T Prints, lid the yard; Table Damask, 1 i 8d; Book Muslin, lid; and Window Net, lid -1 At Dampier'a. t WAftTKI) KN<JWN, that "Conl ) vT ferine," the new atmospherlo purlflei is a very pleaaant, as well as thoroughly rellabl Disinfectant, and should bo mod in every hous< In any neighbourhood whora Bcarlot fevo exists. Price 1b 3d per tin at Gardner's Kngllsl Pharmaoy, 181 Qneen-atroet, Auokland. WANTED KWOWM—Tnat the «cv Zealand Timber Company are selllai all kinds of Timber and Building Material a tho very lowest rates. Very superior Whitt Kauri, from our new bush, Just opened. WANTED KNOWfI.- Tomahawks 9i and la 8d; Lanterns, Is 2d to 2s 6d Glmblets,ldtoldi Corkßcrowo.ld; Flreshovolfl 8d; at Dampier'a New Shop, Hobson-street. -\\/ ANTED Known—That C. Hawkes T T wood, Hobson-Btroot, has the Cheapen Hardware In town. Knbank's Star Nails, 3 inol light, 3d; and 2J inch, at 3Jd por lb; Light Wir< Nalla (II inch, 2 inch, 2J inch), at 3d per lb Flooring Brads (all sizes), at 2d per lbj Bollej Rivets. 18s por owt: Anchors, 15a per cwt; Shli Chains, lJb por owt (tested). WANTED KNOWN — Men's Cusi Coats, 2s Gd and Is; Men's Hollanc Coats, small sizes, is ; grand line of Braces, 3d at Pompiers, WANTED, the Public to try my Nev Shop, Queen-Btreot (ooposlta Havtngi Bank), Mutton, 2d to 4d; Beef, from 2id; Tripe Cowheels, Brawn, German Sausages, Blaoi Puddings, Clarified Beet Dripping (fresh daily) Corned Beof, 2jd (any qnaatltlea),—John goes. ANTED KNOWN —Music, Music, Music—The Piano Music ordered bj mo from England has arrived; all 3d and 6c each. Particular attention this time Is oalluc to the Standard Popular Songs, whloh I hav< speolally ordered from Hat'; also Czorny's 101 Kxeroiaos, la; Homy's Tutor, 3a 6d; other Plane Tutors, 1b ; Ist and 2nd Violin Strings, Id; 3rc and 4th ditto, 6d.-W. H. DAMPIKK, Hobson Btreet and City Market ANTED~K.NOWJN, tnat tne uentra! Freehold Land and Investment Agency has Removed to Corner Queen-street and Vulcan Lane, where the Land Business in all it! branches is now carried on under the speolal BQperlntondonoo ot Mr a. Fraser. Valuations made, Burveys for land transfers effected, and titles perfected at minimum cost No ohorge made for reglatoring proportioa for salo WANTED, Situation as |Manager or Assistant in Country Store; previous colonial exporlonoo with both European and native trade; good coferonces from Auckland firms.—Address 6.H.M., Thuiuos Hotel, Quoen street; WANTED KNOWN-Tnat Professor Gusscott Is the only Original and Proctl oal American Herbalist In the Colony, and also the most expensive man to do business with. He requires no information; he can deolde at a glanoo the diagnosis of the oaso, thereby reliev ing tho patient ot a great deal of nervousness and hesitation, Try and disprove this If yon can WANTKU, two or tnree urocers in Auckland and Distriot to take the Agenoy for NaLson, Moate, & Co.'s Pure Blended Teas. Tliobo Teas are acknowledged by the Press and Pubilo to be tho Fineat over Bold in tho Southern Hemlsphoro, and are guaranteed free from all acontod tea.—For particulars apply to Nelson, Moate, IS Co,, Tea Blenders and Importers, Hlgh-gtroet. Chrlatohnroh. ANTED KNOWN, that 1 am now Selling every description of China, Glass, and Jtarthenware cheaper all round than any other stop in the trade. Vases and China Ornaments considerably btilow town prices. One trial will prove the fact.—Note the address: K. A. Henman, Karangahape Road opposite Newton HotoL WANTED KNOtyjj, that Mrs Carter, of VletorliMitroot, la now selling Corsets at 24 Od and 3a Od; handsome Embroidery Trim ming, 3id and (id; rich Fringe, 6(3; Beaded do.. Is 3d; Block Lustret, Od and Is Id; Wools. 2a 6d per lb; White and Coloured Twist, from 2d per yard; Scarf, Tlea, Is per yard.—J. Carter. WANTED KNOWN, that H. WAITK'S Fruit Tins aro acknowledged to bo the beat evor introduced In tho colony. They re ceived a first prize at the Agricultural Show held at Kllerslio on the Sih November, 1831. A recipe Is Issued to each purohaser, and the maker's namo is stamped on every lid. Sold by all Ironmongers, and at the factory, Blgh-»treet, next City Council Chambers.—X. WAITK, Wholesolo and Ketall Tinsmith. TVTANTED KNOWN.-Justarrivod,s.s. T T Garonno, a splendid lot of oholco Oloo graphs.Chlldrcn'aToyßookßfromldoaoh.Clookf, Photographs, Stationery, Mechacloal Figures and General Vmor Gooda. Ex Coromondel— Bplondid lot of Toys, tho boat la linos we have ever had.—O. W. Goodson, in thanking his numorous cuetomors for their patronage, hav ing established by demonstration their apDreol atlonof his efforts to supply a neod in this in creasing city, would Intimate his intontlon, in order that he may be able to maintain his posi tion as taking tho lead in thn AuoKland fanoy trade, of visiting Kngland during the winter months, and making his own aolectlon of goods for ths coming Boaton, thsreby imparting; a knowledsoof tho prosont regniromonta of tbo trado to hia buvor who is oonatantlyon tho mar kot.—Goodaona London Areado. ANUS T~U H E L |L, FRESH BUTTER OF THS CHOICEST QUALITIES, IN QUAHIITHS TO BOIT PURCHASERS, R E W' S, VICrORIA-STBKET. mo newsPaper pkoprietors — J An All-Round Man is open to engagement aa Reporter or Sub-Editor, or to tako charge of ajoountry paper.—Address A.8., Stab Offlco. xjosc ana Founa LOST, on the 23rd irjtant, a Silver Fetn loaf Brooch, betwoen Bhortland and |aeen streets.—Finder rewardod 00 leaving it at thla offlco. _____ LOST, from steamer Arawata, Inst Mon day, a bundle wrapped in a Lady's Groy Jlosk, and addressod Mm Ejre, Auokland,— John Bnohann-n, ShQrtland-atreet. OST, on Saturday evening, a Bunch of Keys on split ring.—Owner at Mr Ridlngs's, Turn»r-Btrtot, off Upper Queen-street pSi REff \KD. —Lost, one day last if woos, on or about Mount Edon, part of a Gold Mountwd Speotaole.-The above reward will be paid to anyone returning the same to the Market Hotel. Board ana Kesiaenoe. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—A Gen. tlein.n, realdent In town, requires Board.—Box 143, Post Office. OABD AND REBlDKNoß.—Accom modatlon for two Gentlsmen friends; ilrs'-clasa Üblo kept Terms, 2)B.—Croydon Villa, Vlioent-itreet (Mrs Fuller), /GOVERN OK BROWNE HOTJ-lij \JT HOBSON-STREET, hoasd awdLodoino __..___.. 20s per Week SINQLK BOOM_ _________ ..Mfl. jiloclesiasticai. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, UPPBB PITI-STRKBT. TeaMcoting THIB EVENING. Tea ready at G. 30, Addresses by mlnistorg and several t rlonda ot Sunday-sohools, Thos. Buddie, Esq., In the chair. _a.eaicai. 1 IOEINS HYPOPHOBPHITB3. Aioitin's Syrup of Hypophospblte of Lime is guaranteod equal to tho French preparations ot Dr Churohill, and Übs than halt tho price, The great espenae of the Imported preparation to tho sfok, and the fact that guchJPharmacentlcal preparatlons'oan be manufactured equally well in Auokland, has induced the proprietor to engage in making a really reliable article ot Standard Strength and CnßMiair purity that! may be recommended with oonfldence by the medical faculty to their patients and others. Aiokin's Hypophoßphites will answer all the requirements stated, and a trial will BUfßco to show that in therapeutical aotlon they are quite as efficacious in all diseases for which the continental pre parations aro bo justly celebrated. Bold in bottles at 28 Od each. Dose, two teaspoonf uls only. Aiokin's Syrup of Hvfophos pnrrrcs or Limb AND Soda, especially suitable in some cases of lung diseases, and is most palatable and cordial, eaoh teaspoonful contains three grains pure hypophosphite of lime and one and a half grains hypophosphitoof soda. Sold in bottles at 29 fid each. Request your medical advisor to tl7 tho Local Syrups ot Hypophosphites, made by Aickin of definite uniform Btr6oßtll< AICKIN, Wholesale Manufacturing Chemist, The Pharmacy. Auokland T I-QUOR TEA COMPANY LONDON. The undersigned has Just received, per Romai Empire, a Large Consignment of the above Company's rjtE A AND yOLUMES THE TEA possesses great pungency and powei and la full flavoured, THE BOOKS aro Haotsomrly Bound and b POPU-AB AUTHOBB. 2S 8p phblb 3s; W. S. COLLINS, PARNELL, AUCKLAND, Sole Agent tor New Zealand. ,' Orders by post promptly attended to. and Good I . . delivered to all parts of Town or Suburbs. ' tkbms Stbiotlv Cabs.



I For Bale. IHOR BALE, a bargain, a good Doublt ! seated Buggy, with patent axles. Prlct i 135.— J. M. Lennox, Estate A Ken t, Auokland. : ILpOR SALE, an Established Cash Draper JL 1 Business; leadlhg thoroughfare, goo' stand, good trade.—Apply by letter D.W., Bta: . Office. _^^ |/IOR SALB, Four and a-half Acres o Jj Land, with water frontage, within half-t mile of Stokeß's Point Wharf; easy terms.- Apply to H. Ashton and Son, House and Lan Atfontfl, 8, N.Z. Insuranoa Butldinga. RARE CHANOB.—To be Leased 2 Acres Rich Cultivated Land.lo mlnutei walk from Queen-street, suitable for a marke gardener; House, Stable, and other convenl enaea.—Address Vsritas, Star office. AEMONIUM for Sale, just landed c: Dnnoraig, in Walnut case, with tw stops and knee-swells. A bargain.—Apply Gee Rogers, Upper Queen-street (opposite Heath, Btoro. USIC STOOLS For Sale (cheap) only a few left, from 15s, at Thos. H Webb's. Oak Cottage. Hobeon-strcet. TO be Disposed of in Dunedin, Lucratlvi Butchering Business; nett profits £2,00 per year. Kequisitea : energy, olroumapeotion and £2.000 caah.—Hcs-Oth and Aitken. iflOR SALB, or LEASE, those"Centr_ J? and Substantial Buildings, coiner Qneoi and Darby-streets, also the Vaoant Corner Wolleeley and Symondß-streot, Purcliasi money can remain at low rate of interest.- For Particulars, Heskoth and Aitken, or A Ijprnwell, Albert Hotol, OR SALE.—A Good Second-han< Billiard Tablo, flttinßa oomplete,—Prlci filoo.-Apply this offloe, CiOR SaLE, a New Billiard Table bj X 1 Thurston. Price, £115.-Apply JAP Star Offloa. SALE-STREET. — For Sale, a Largi AUotment. 60 x 120>.-Apply to R. Molyilie FIOR SALE, an Eight-roomed Houso ir Franklin Road; no reasonable offer re fused, — Apply R. Adlington, next Bishop') Store. FIOR SALE, an Eleven-roomed House Pomonby Road, with large Allotment) (frontage to two streets); good garden. Prioe fHO; £300 can remain at 8 per oent.—H Partlngton. LARGE Allotment in the City, will two four-roomed Houses; good invest ment—H. Partlngton, Land Agent, Stiohbury'i Bulldlnga. I/lOK SALE for one week, as the ownei I is going to the Inlands, two First clasi Farms in a good distriot. Terms easy.—D. F Hvtns, Queen-street I/IOR SALK.-Verandah Cottage, fom J rooms, oto., Bltaatod Just off Cook-street price only £150. Very Cheap. (Must be sold.l- D. F. Evana, Kstate Agent, FOR S ALE, on easy terms, several Good Farms, oil well watered, good roads, and near a railway station. 81 acres at Tuakan, 101 noar landing plaoa Walkato River, 55 aoroa in Weat Pukekohe (about 15 bush); also, Farms from 50 to 1,000 aores, noar Pukokohe.- Apply to G. 8. Heard, Drnry. rjiOK SALE, Dukestrcet, Kewton, JL 1 Verandah Cottage, blx rooms, and a work chop, good woll, garden, &O.—D. F. Evans Land Agent. Qaeen-Btreet. I/lOR SALE, Business Premises at I I Mount ICdon, situate in main road; a splMidid oponlng for a Chsmlit, as at present there Is not one in this large and populous distriot. Tho building Is new, substantial, and well flniahed.—Full particulars from Mrs Jack, on the premises, or ot D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. Qneen-street. I>ROarECT TERRACE.—A very nice . Verandah Cottage of six rooms, fitted with cupboards, bookcase, dresser. &o.; gas and water laid in; good garden, stable. Sec— D. F, Kvans, Estate Agent Queen-street STOKES'S POINT.-Splendid Allot ments fenced and planted with fruit end ornamental trees, in splendid position, over looking the harbour, near the boaob,—D, F. Kvana, Estate Agent QTOKES'S POINT.-House of 8 rooms 7 (not quite finished) and two allotments In garden to bo Sold oheap.-D. F. Kvans. Estate Agent, Qneen-street. 117 FKOSPECT-STREET, near .fonsonby Hall.—New and thoroughly well-finished Bouse of four rooms, fitted up with almost every convenience. AUotment 33 x 100, for immediate sale.—D, F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street . MOUNT EIXEN (near Mr Kelly's), a new and well-flnlßhed House of five rooms, replete with almost every convenience, such as register grates, kitchen ranee. &a; allot , ment about 50 x 200; main road frontage; very desirable,-D. F, Evans, Estate Agent, Queen street 408_ gjVoll SALE, Williams-street, near Wei -5' Ungton-Biroet a very nloe Verandah CotUgo, i roams, etc (now let at 12a per woek), in good order; prioe, £300.—D. F. Kvans, EBtata Agont. Queon-ttreet 118 LpOR SALE (Howe-street), a very pretty JJ Villa containing I five rooms, pantry; water laid in, nice gurden, So.; all In first-class order; splendid view; a very desirable place.— D. F. jtvanß. Estate Agent Qnoen-strtot. 425 Jj^uK SALE, all that magnificent Corner tt? AUotment.Ufranklin Road and Kngland itroet, about 91 x 101, planted with ornamental trooa, fco. This is, without exception, the >iest in the c vicinity both at present for a villa resldenco.and prospeotively as a grand business alto.—U. V. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street 354 FOR SALE, Building Allotments, situa ted in Spring-street Ponsonby. best posi tion, at 25a per foot: Shelly Beach Road, at 42s 6d; Kmmett-street, 80s; Bay field, Ponsonby, 12s 0d; Ponsonby|Road (noar Mason's). 30s; Mouot Kdon (rculn road), 60s; Newton Road. 40S; Psn sonby Terrace, splendid allotment lully stocked with fruit trees, flowers, and vegetables, 10 x 100, for £100: and other desirable lots on ap plication to D. F. Evanß, Estate Agent, Qaeen- Btreet. __ PONBONBY,— A new and very pretty Verandah Cottage ot 5 rooms, allotment, tank, «to., all oompleto. and In first class order. Very oheap. £220.-D. F. Evans, KBtato Agont, Qocon-atreec. 127 SUBURBAN STORE tor Bale,—A first rate business for Sale In one of the best ot Auokland «üburbß; the position is second to none; a splendid opening; full particulars from P. F. Evans, Estate Agent. Auckland. 386. LIN CO UN-STREET, Pon,onby—a new and deßlrable House Of 7 rooms, not quite finished. Prioe, as it now stands, together with allotment (93 x 100). 6125.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent Qq»on-Btreet jDa ONSONIiY TERRACE (near All Saints' Ohuroh), a compact and comfort' able House of five rooms, two tanks, &o.: good oornor allotment Price £330.-D. F. Evans. Estate Agent. Qaeen-Btreet 103 SPKIAG-STREET, Ponsonby — Hand some new Houso, thoroughly well flniihed, rooms large and lofty, standing on two allot ments, lam inßtruoted to olloct an immediate solo—business matters oalllnn tho ownor away from the distriot—Full particulars from D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Qneen-Btrcet. 109 I TLBNBUKN, JPonsonby— Marine Villa V3T Resldenoe For Sale. The house oonßlsts of 2 rooms, each 16 x 16,2 each U x 11,1 IS x 12, and five small bed-rooms, all fitted with gas, registers, ovens, etc Splendid large allotment mostly planted with trait trees, fiso., having rontages to three streets, situated near the water Biae-grond view. This property Is so ltuated- that it is bound to enhance In value. 'he ownSris leaving this charming locality solely through business matters. Prioe, orly 1675.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agent Queen-street, <321) Ijl O X SALE OR LEASE. Takapuna, North snoBR-Deslrable Store, Dwelling, and Outhouses, almost now and in lrst-olass ordor, together with 6 aores Splendid jand (In crops) on main road and in the vlolnity of the beautiful lake, and oommandlng splendid view of Auokland harbour. A most desirable property, and weU worthy inspection. 38X Estate Agent ■^i O R S A ii % HANDSOME VILLA, containing 12 rooms, new and well- finished, standing on high ground. Magnificent view ot Auckland Harbourloannot >c shut out); beautiful flqwor pirdon. All In flrst-olass order. A grand; pop ■ tjii, and a real pretty place—situated at that (lulightf ul seaside suburb, Devonport, North Shore, about thre« minutes' walk from wharf. Full particulars bum B. B*. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street , T^ORTHCOTB, STOKEB'S POIJST. FOR SALE, all thai very desirable pleoeo! Land, BltuatedonMaln Road, between Presby tori an Churo'i site and new Sohool Bulldlngr. bolng about li miles from the wharf, Thlfl Lot whioh extends from the Main Road through t( the beautiful KaurilGulloy. has been eub-dlvidoc Into eeotiotio, ranging from half-an-aore up words, all of whloh are first-class Villa Sites. 01 for market gardens oould not be surpassed. Tin fertility ot the land is made manifest by thi luxuriant native growth now upon it-plenty 0 timber, magnificent tree ferns, &ft, &O. Thi Lota are now pegged off and ready for selection Terms—} cashi or such terms aa agreed upon Purchasers oon depend upon every facllit; being given both as regards purchase and build ing. FBUpKUoularflfrom DiF<EVANa> ' Estate Agent Qaeen-Btreet next " Herald." mi Q B' 8 A L X Foneonby Road-All that moat desirable pro petty, situate on main road, corner of Camero: and Norfolk Btreets, and now in occupation 0 the Rev H; R. Dewabury. The House oontalna six rooms, thorough!] built, well finished, and replete with alma; every oomfort, such as gas laid on, jsc: the Allotment haaa frontago of 110 feet ti Ponsonby Road, by about 220 feet to eaol Cameron ana Norfolk-streets, all seoure!; fenoed, and planted with ornamental and frui 'tw'b is, without doubt, a most valuable Pro perty.and for a business site is unsurpassed, iror Building Sites, It oould bo Bub-dlvidea t| great advantage, having throe fifontageg, but am instructed to efifeoti a*l®^^^ Estate Agent, Queen-street. OEST NEWCASTLE OOALS HOUSEHOLD & BLACKSMITHS', EX ' GAZBLL.' Now Discharging, Also, LOCAL COALS AND KIIIRWOOD (LOWEf RATES) DELIVERED IN TOWN OR COUNTRY. W. & G. WINSTONE,



To tiet. TO LET, at Newmarket, next the Koya George Hotel, the Bake-house and Shop a present oooupied by Mr George Kent—Appl to F. G. Clayton. r»M) LET, a convenient Six-roomei JL Hodbb and Outbuilding, with or withou Three Aores of Land, in Valley Road, Moan Kden,—Apply 3. Vallo. Bhortland-stret TO LET, "The Home," a commodlou: and pleasantly situated Family Residence with pardon, orohard, and paddook; In all about an acre and n-half.—Apply to H. Aahtoi and Son, 8. N.Z. Imurance Buildings. 0 LET, in Grace-street, fonsonty a new six-roomed house, water laid on with every convenienoe; abont 200 yards Iron Ponsonby Road.—Apply next door. rriO LET, Shop and Dwelling, Karanga X bane Road.—Apply A. A. Stephenson Newton Fanoy Bazaar. TO LET, three Brick Shops, Lowei Albert-street (next to aiook^uli HoteD- Apply to J. Craig, Commorco-atreet. rpo LEX, in the best business part oi JL Queen-street, a New -hop, having s frdlitago of 14 feet and a depth of SO feet, and two large Showrooms overhead, each 60 feet by 28 feet—Apply to William Kattray. Draper and Clothier, 178.180. and 182. Qneen-street mO LET, Offices in Queen-street, Up- X stairs and Down-stairs,—Apply Mutual Lite Association of Australasia, No. 81. Queen street. rjno LiSI or Lease, for a term, a Family X Residence containing 10 rooms, atandins in Its own ground (about 13 acres), situated on the New North Itoarl, and known aa Glonmore (late in the occupation of R. Monk, Kgq.—Apply to F. L. Prime. Estate Agent, 28. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. mO LET, or for Sale, a 3-roomed House. JL In Kxeter-street, Newton,-Apply to J, Warren, Grocer, Karangahapo road. rpo LET, New Brick Shop in Uppei X Queen-street, next Mr Bridgman. good Business ata__.-App]y to H. ABhtonaud Son, 8. N.Z. Insurance Buildings, ITK) LET, in Fden Terrace, a House oi X seven rooms, and one of six in good order: plenty of water laid on Also, one of font rooms, Newmarket. — Jamoa Reid, Hden Terrace. rii 6 l c t. To Let, the Three-story Buliaingat present being erected, adjoining Theatre Royal, Vie torla-street. Very suitable for a wholesale oi manufacturing business. B. TONKB fe CO. fTIO LET, a 6-roomed House, Alexandra- X street; rent, lfle.-Apply J. Williams, Vlotorlfrstreet. TO LET or for Sale, a Haudsomn Villa, 6 rooms, &c. situate in O'Connell-streot, Ponaonby; beautiful position, splendid view. &c. The Rrounds (about 1 aess) are tastefully aid out in flower garden, oiohard, fco. The frnit trees are all of a suporior kind, and just coming into full bearing. Very choice.-D. F. Kvana, Katato Agent, Quoen-itraet. fJW BE LBASED for 21 years, 3,000 X Aores of very flno Land In central Walkato, being Lot 279 and part of Lot 260, in the Parish of Whangamarlno.—Apply to K. T. Dufaur, Kaq., Solicitor, Shortland-«treot Tenders. AUCKIAHD RACING CLUB. .Tenders rtaulred for the ereotlon of Feuoo. abour only. Particulars to be seen at my office. Tenders to close on SATURDAY next, the Ith March, at 12 noon, WM, PHRCIVAL, Secretary. For continuation, see First Page. Calls. SOUTHERN CROSS PETROLEUM O COMPANY (LIMITED). A CALL (the 12th) of THREEPENCE per SHARE has been made In the above Company, payable to the Manager at the Company's Offices, Gladstone Road, Glaborne, N.Z., on WEDNES DAY, Bth March, 1882. HENRY HA ASK, Manager. GUborne, N.Z,. 85th February. 1882. corporation Notices. rtITY PUBLIC BATHS, \J CCSTOM-HOUSE-fcTREET WK3T. At the foot of Hardlnge-atreet, and adjoining the Auokland Timber Company's Yard. These Baths are opened from i a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Sundays exoepted, when they aro open from S a.m. to 10 a.m. During the following hours the baths will be open for Ladies' use only: Every morning. (Saturday and Sunday ex oepted) from 930 to 11.30; also, on Wednesday afternoons. 2 to i, and Saturday afternoons from 2to 3.30. A Flag will be hoisted during these hours. Mm Strone will be In attendanoa on Ladle*. Fresh Water Shower Baths for bathers' use. Swimming and Life Belts, and every convenience for visitors, subjeo* to the Regulations exhibited. Admission, One Penny. G. Strong, Bathkeeper, in attendance. . P. _. PHILD73, Town Clerk. Ban&rapccy notices- IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876," and of the Ueed of Arrange ment of Jambs soppst and Fjjiank Taimb, Millers, debtors'. Notice is hereby given that on WEDNES DAY, the 15th day of March, 1802. at eleven dock in the forenoon, or as soon thereat ter as counsel can be heard, an application will be ado to the Supreme Court of New Zealand at uck~~d. sitting in Bankruptcy, for a deolara tion of the oomplete execution of a certain deed of arrangment, dated the 24th day of January one thousand eight hundred and eighty two.and Aled on the same date, and made between Jamos Soppet and Frank Tame. both of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auokland and Colony of New Zealand, Millers, lately carrying on tußlneßS under the style of" James Soppet and Oo,," of the first part, and Donald Hugh Mo- Kodelo, Guorge Harper, and Charles Burrel Stone, all of Auokland aforesaid. Merchants, of tho sooond part; and all the joint Creditors of the said James Soppetand Frank Tame, of the third part, and which said deed was assented to in writing on the 10th day ot February, 1882, Dated this 271h day ot February, 1882. HKSKKTH AND RICHMOND, Solicitors for the sold Trustee, TN BANKRUPTCY. Take notloe that a Deed of Assignment, dated the twenty-fourth day of February, one thou sand eight hundred and eighty-two, made between G-o_an B .ward Tbom. of Taupiri, n tke Provincial District of Auokland, and Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, ot the lrst part: Nathan Alfred Nathan and TKOMtB Mobrin, both of Auckland, In the said Colony, Merchants, of the second part: and all the Creditors of the Bald George Idward Thorn, of the third part, has this day teen fllod In tho office of the Supremo Court, at Auokland, under the provisions of "The Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876. "and the several Acts amending the same: and take further notice, that a Mooting of tha Creditors of the Bald George Edward Thorn is hereby oonvened or the purpose or assenting to the said Deed, end that such meeting will be held at 3 o'olook n the afternoon of THURSDAY, the sixteenth day of Maroh, 1882. at tho offices of the under signed, Shortland-Btreet, Auokland, Dated at Auokland, this 2jf th day of February, • ' HUGHES & GEORGB, Solicitors for the Trustees, Aotlng under the said Deed, IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtem and Creditor! Aot, 1876," and tho several Acts amending the same, and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Alexander Martin, oi Auokland, Clerk, a Debtor. It la hereby notified that at a first Meeting Oi tho Creditors ot the said Charles Alexandej Martin, of the City ot Auckland, Clerk. held This Day. In the BnUcUajta of the Supreme Court, Auokland. at tho hour of eleven o'eloci n the forenoon. Thomas Maeffurlane, Esq., ol Auckland, Certificated Accountant fa Bant 'he nroDerty of tho said Debtor, and that the ifttdT'homaS Maoffarlane has Intimated to the Registrar in writing his acceptance of the Bald ""Sated at Auckland this twenty-elghth. day oi February, eighteen Hundred and eighty-two. Hi WtWAolillii, Deputy Registrar. Charles aibj? anbkb Martin, jtehtor in person. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY, In the matter of" The Debtors and Creditor Aot, 1876," and ot the several amend menta thereto, and of the Bankruptcy c Fhbdkbick Auciiard, lately of th Wharf Hotel, Auokland. in the Proyli cial District ot Auokland, New Zealanc Publican, now put of business, a Debtoi It is hereby notified that at a meeting ot th Creditors of the Bald Frederick Archard.hel this day in the Buildings of the Supreme Com house. Auokland, at the hour ot eleven in tl forenoon, Thomas Macll'arlane, of Auoklam CertUlcatod Aooountant in Bankruptcy, we elected Creditors' Trustee of the property ( the said Debtor; and that the said Thome Maoffarlane has intimated to the Registrar I writing his acceptance of the said Trusteeship Dated at Auckland", this 27th day of Feb,r_ar; 188 v B. W. BASLBY, Deputy Registrar, HUQHES AND QBOMB. Solicitors for the Debtor, BhorUandHStreet, Auckland,



Public Notices. "pRO.PERTY TAX NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS, Taxpayers are reminded that a Penalty of 2 , in the £ will be chargeable upon all amounts o the First Instalment of the Tax (due 15th Fee ruary) whioh remain unpaid after WKDNKS DAY, Ist March. JOHNSPRRRKY, Commissioner, Property Tax Offloe, Wellington, Vebruary 13,1852. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE MARY RYAN, of Walplpi, in the Provinola District of Auckland, Widow, Devisee unde the Will of Thomas Ryan.late of Waiplpl afore Bald, Farmer, deoeated, having applied t be Registered as Proprietor of an Ketato In fee simple in all that Parcel of Land, containing 6 Acres more or less, being Allotment 178, of thi Pariah of Waiplpl, tho whole ot the Land in eluded in Vol. 23, Folio 278, of the Reglste Book. Notioo is hereby given that the Applioan will bo Registered accordingly nnless Caveat to lodged forbidding the same on or before the Zitl day of Maroh next. Dated at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland this 6th day of February. 1882. THKO. KISBLING, District Land Registrar. —^ T ! q In the Estate of James Soppet & Co, All Claims not yet proved asialnst abovt Estate to be sent In to tho offioo of D. H McKonzlo, on or bsforo Bth March, after whlal a First and Final Dividend will be payable. I). H. MoKKNZIIC.) O. n. STONE, GHO. HARPKR, J ]W" O T I C X, Having disposed of my Bnsinoss to Mr J, Davis, lud., I take this opportunity of thanking my late cußtomors.vjind hope that tho same patronage will be riven to .my tuccossor at that whioh I roooi vod. B. BROWN. IN reference to the above, Mr J. Davis, jun., Baker and Confoctionor, begs to intl mate to the Inhabitants of Mount Kdon districl and the Public generally.that ho has taken ovei tho Mount Kdon Bakery from Mr E. Brown and hopes by civility and Btriot attention tc buslnwFi, (and keeping a flrst-eloss article, tt merit n nhare ot publio patronage. All oi ders promptly attended to. Wedding and Christening Cakos made t( order on the shortest notice. OBSON COUNTY.-NOTICE, AH Porsonß are hereby cautioned agtinai Catting Timber ox In any way Trespassing npon North-wostern Portion of Allotment I7i>, Parish of Okahu.—Wm. Coliman, Solicitor foi the Owner.—Auckland, 27th Febtnary, 1882. A LAD V offers daily teaching in English Language and Music to adults and ohildren. Terms moderate.—Address Verltas, P. 0., Nowton, DONSONBY DISTRICT. Notice Is hereby given that Sarsfleld-street, from Shelly Beaoh Road to O'Connoll-strcot, is CLOSED tor Trafllo during Formation. BOYLAN &LUNDON, Bngineera, O^ -T 1^ C B, Mr J. A, BB ALB, Solicitor, begs to annooooe to the publio that he has taken offloes on tbe first floor of tho South British Insurance Bulld ngs, Queen-street, where he Intends practising his profession. UCKLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY; The AUTUMN EXHIBITION of FLOWERS, FRUITS, and VKGETABLKS will be held in the CHORAL HALL. Eymonds • street, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Maroh 9 and 10. Entries wIU be reoeived by the undersigned, at tho Museum Buildings, np to IS p.mi on MONDAY, March 6th. Intending exhibitors can obtain copies of the schedule of prizes on application to Messrs Layers, Hesketh and Alokln, and S toadman, or from the undersigned. T. V. CHEESEMAN, Hon. Sec SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF I . To Bb-Build Pbbmissb. N. GOI/DWATER, Clothier (opposite Bank Of New Zealand), Queen-street, finding that his present premises are not commodious enough for the increasing tr»do, has deolded to Re-build. Therefore he Intends to Sell-off for Four Weeks only the balance of his Stock of Clothing at Prices that will astonish everybody (regardless Of cost). A call will convince the most Bcoptloal that this is a genuine Clearing-out Sale, and not a mera draper's puff. Note tji9 Address—N. Goldwatub, 58, Queen-street (opposite Bank ot New Zealand). . JUST RECEIVED — Altekd Bikd's Baking Powdkr, Oubtabd Powdeb, andBLisoMANOBPowDSB. Custard Powder, for makiig Custards without eggs; choice and deltoious. Blanc Mange Powder, for making the most delicious Blano Mange with little trouble and a trifling coat; to be obtained in the following flavours:—Vanilla Almond, Straw berry, Raspberry, Chocolate, Coffee, and Almond. Baking Powder for Broad, Pastry, Cakes, Plum Puddings. &c Its effects ore sur prising, as it Imparts a lightness, wholesome ness, and sweetness that cannot be otnerwise prodnoed. — Testimonials! From Captain Sir F. I*. MoOlintook. R.N., Franklin Expedition (ArcticlYaoht Fox) Sept. 21. 1859; from tbe Emigration Commissioners, Westminster, ! .on don, aw., June 6; from the War Offloo, London; a Certificate from the Admiralty, London, Feb. 6. Agent for Auckland: ROBERT EKWj GBOOJtB &CL VIOTOIUA-BTKEET. . C^OFFEE PALACE DINING ROOMS, / THEATRE BUILDINGS. GOOD BILL or FARE, GOOD ATTENDANTS, GOOD ACCOMMODATION, GOOD TEA AND COFFEE, Or JiVf RYTIHNG QUICKLY SERVBB. "M Selling off i Selling ofd- i i o. brookes Intends ENLARGING BIS PREMISES, and Will Sell the Whole of his Splendid Stock of Boots and ®xaa{<sg^ &, UNDER COST PRICE. THE SALE IS FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. THE BALANCE OF THE STOCK WILL BE BOLD BY AUCTION. GREAT BARGAINS It CALL EARLY 11 I O. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT, (opposite Garllok and CronweU) QUEEN-aTRKKT. TVTEKDLEB for 70 different Sewing IX Machines Id and lid eaohj Agent for Singer's Sewing Machines.—D. 8. Chambers, 70, Qneen-atreet, opposite Bank New Zealand. CJINGER, Howe, and other flrst-claaa OMach&es ;tlme payments.—D. S. Chambers, I, opposite Bank of N.Z. FRIDK. WHITEHBAD'S RETAIL TEA ADVERTISEMENT. FINEST CHINA TEA BIFTINGS. 1/4 per lb, Soleotod from the London market, and re markably cheap. Gives a strong, thick, and pungent liquor. CHOICEST PURE FIRST CROP BROKEN PAN YONG CONGOC. This Tea tor value in the oup Is worth pence per pound more money. Prioe, 1/6 per lb. The , like rarely oomes into this market, A SPLENDID DARJEEUNG FLAVOURS! MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Pore India and China Teas. Price. 1/8 per lb. "TKA EXTRAORDINARYf The ready sale this Tea commands proves it worthy tbe name. Prioe, 8/per lb, " FAMILY MIXTURE." A blend ot extra highly onred flmt crop InOlf and China Teas; will cany well, and Im prove, with lengthened brewing in the pot, and prove Itself an eoonomlo hiah-olass Family Tea, Price, 2/8 per lb. "VERY RICH DEEP BROWN TEA.' A combination of some of the purest, the strongest, and the riohest flavoured Teas imWted. Give it a trial, Prioe, 3/per lb. SO BOXES "FOOK OAN PEKOE TEA.' About tho Finest Importation of tho Season, Jc REDK. WhITKHKAD, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA DKALBR VIOTOBIA-STBKBT, AUCKLAND. 4?1 A TO £1000 LENT on Buildte 36i-V Boolety principles, or on other tent to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans neg< Mated, See List of Properties for Bale on ftrart page. Six per oenb allowed on money deposits for Investment. —0, Williamson, Law Estate and Blnanolal Aoent, Vulcan Lane. Mrs. K. n i g h ' Begs to Intimate to her old patrons and tho publio generally, that she has Opened Business in the. CITY MARKET (THIRD STALL QUEKN-STBEBT ENTRANCK, And that, as heretofore, sbe will do her utrao to give them every satisfaction. JFruit Of every kind In season, and of the bo< , quality, always on hand. ' GREENGROOERIBS AND SMALL GOOD ' * ditto, [ Poultry. Tn thin hranah of her bnsliiess every cai ; I§ffhsss t luPP^^m^wwhly reliable settlers. ! nonntry orders attended to with despatch, an overyoara taken to seonre their arrival H* * In good oondition. Con voy anoc a attended to Immediately on arrive Her motto will be "Small Profits and Quick Returns." Market, Auckland, February 23,188*. ■>



Meetinga> Til DEN LODGE, No. 1880, E.Cr 'i'housniJMonthlrMcotinK of the above Lodgo wIU be held In the Masonio Hill, KuaagaiuMM | Rtad. THIS (TUBBDAY) BVININO73»»ai Kebr M r r .a t 7.3owmj,t ApltAyßM<|Beo AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. NOTio«.-The Fifth Annual Meeting* Of the ffl above society will be hell THIS (faesaayt EVENING, the 28th instant, at 7.80. at the Yqung Men's Christian Association, when the Annual Report and Balance-sheet will be pre sented for adoption. The Meeting will bo addressed by the Keys. A- Carrick, W. Motley. and other gentlemen. Selections of Music wul .. bo rendered by several lady friends. A Oolleo tion on behalf of the Association's Fi-nds will be taken. Chairman, Ji 0. Firth, K»q. WM. RUSHBBOOK, Hon. Secretary. IVTEWMASKET HIGHWAY JJi DIBTRICT. A Public Meeting of the RatepMerftWlU be ' $ held In the Newmarket HalU THIS CTuesdaj) KVKNINO. the 28th instant, at 8 p. to consider the question of Klcotion Of Moenalflß Commissioner. . ___~ CHARLES BUTTON, Chalrraan.H • . »| \ UCKLAKD ENGINEER YOLUH« A. TEKRS. The Annual Meeting wiU be held at ttoDrUl shod TO-MORROW EVENING, March ttelfit. at 7.30 o'olock. .... » Every member requested to attend. By order. AND RRSON. Capt Commanding. XTOTICE Is hereby given that a Special ±1 Genorol Meatlng; of Shareholders in the | New Zaaland Timber Company <Mn>lted) will bo held at the Company's Office, Customhouse; street West. Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 3rd ;j day of March, 1882, at 2.30 p.m. 1IU8INBS3: To confirm tho following Bpeolal Resolution, , passed by the Shareholders at thel* jueetlngheldonTnosday.theSlstdayot January, 1882: "That tho General Meet ; ings of the Company be hold In the month of February in each year,lnstead : t of January, ur.il that No. 10 of the Company's Articles of Association be amended in so far as substituting tha word February for that of January' By order. a QKAYt J Secretary. ■ r pHE UNION BEACH GOIiD MINING A . COMPANY (LIMITED). A General Extraordinary Meeting Of the ' Shareholders of tliia Company Is hereby eon- ■* veiled by tho Directors to be held in the Largo Boom in the New Zealand Insurance Company's Buildings. Queon-stroet, Auckland, on WED- NtfSUAVr, the Ist day of March, 1882, at 2.80 ' o'clook in tho afternoon, for the purpose of considering and panning tho following Special ■ ' Resolutions, which will be proposed.at suoh •■ meeting, vi?: ---" That the Union Beaoh Gold Mining Com; pany (Limited) be wound up voluntarily. " That a Liquidator be appointed f or,wlndlng , np the affairs of the Company and dis tributing tho properly," - And for considering any other matters In relation to the lubjeot whioh may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Directors. . J. FRIAR OLARHfe, Secretary, AnoMana. loth gobraary 1882. . OTAHUHU MUTUAL IMPROVE' MBNT ASSOCIATION. - The Ninth Besslon of the Otahubn Mutual Improvement Association will oommenco on MONDAY, tha Gth March, at .7.80 p.m.. In the Pnbllo Hall. ■ ' qtahoha.-A, M. SUBPPARD, Prealdint, " TUrARITANA" OLASB PRACTICE j ItX night is altered permanently to THURSDAYS. Instead of Wodaeßdays.-Per forming Members ploasa take nottoo, ■ NORTH SHORE CLASS altered like. Wise to WEDNESDAYS,-New Qautfit of whioh commences Maroh itth, February 28th. H. GORDON GOOOH. % Drapery. /CLEARANCE QALE OP NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY. MILLINERY, RIBBONS, LACES ' DREBSES, COSTUMES, PRINTS, SATTEENS, STRAW HATS, &C, &O. 0 • VyULLEN, hayinß been advised! ofJ Kstenßlvo Importations' of WINTER UOOUB, to arrive text month, will CJJCAR OUT the undermentioned . ' v ,1 GOODS at GREATLY ' ItEDDCtD Friobs, to make room for hla Winter Purchases:-. 1000 yds Grey Calico, 2Jd per yard 1000 yds Pomnartour I'rints, in variety of pat terns, ,IJd nor yard , > ■:- ' 1200 yds Chintz and other,Foihionablo Prints. 6Jd per yard f ■ ~ 600 yds ditto, ditto, ditto. ftitto, CJd per yard 21)00 yds Plain and Fancy Satteeus, in variety of shades and patterns, Bid per yard jp yds Oatmeal Cloth, all nhades, Bid per yard lfflio JdsOmbM, Satin Ribbons. a& BJhsKl wldthß,sd, 6d, 7d. and Bd, ' ' ' 100 Ladies' Costumes, full stee and woUmado. „. ni *i Od. 6s 6d, 7s 6d, and 83 84 200 Girls' Aprons, well made and neatly trim med, 8)d > ■*; , ~...' .■ 100 dotwn Men's nnd Youths' White Hanaker ohjßfs, ooloured borders, Ss, SsOd, and SO dozen ladies' White Handkerchiefs, made np in fancy boxes of haUrdosen- each ' ,„,,_ (hemmed). Is 6d per box : 120 Gsnte' White Bblrts, - Linen Fronts and Button atifiaoU 3s 6d each ' 100 ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, is6deabh 800 Men's and Youths' Straw Hata, Ed, M, la, 70 pairs Muslin Curtains, 8J and t yards lonir. SsUd, 4s 9d, 6s9d, 7s Od. anoVteMper «. Please observe that tbe above EXCEPTION ALLY CHKAP liOTS will be on otter only F O R E IGfi T DAY 8. Commonolng TO-MORUOW. .: „. J # (MULLEN. 250, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (OppoMto Holland ft ForttWa, GHwers), -, : .; -■. . , Anotlona. , ; }. ~.. • TO-MORROW. A X S I B B I N?S M A RT, ;■ Lower Qube s -stkkkt, ' •[ ' ' At 11 b'Cidck. QOQ BAGS SYDNEY BOIWDUsT, *U(* ox Adelaide; a prime artiole. In VUNmJ&SSBi npset ■** *" Qry CASES KEROSINE (SOUJi'D), 01 "Light ottheAßo," ex Gwendoline, wil the benefit of whom It may wnoern. Clbaking-out Sale, previous to GOH(i BACK TO OLD MART. Off pRODUOB, Q.ROOKRIBS, & O UNJDRDia Terms Liberal. TO-MORROW, WOOW, PKUITI FRUltl BACON, CHEESE, POTATOES, Etc; R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Matt, Quoou-street, To-morrow, at 18 o'clock n00n,.., .-.- ■: ' ./.•. ~'-.■ ■ .■-. ... ■■..- v ■■'■■'■■': ; ' A Weii-assortßd Lot of Ldeal and Russell fkuit, ooneißtiDg of-Apples, P«am Peaches, Plums, Srapes, Qouoea,&a 3 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams ■ 6 oases Canterbury Cheese (new) 80 Rolls md Sides Baoon . HO Good Chesses, 16 kega Batter. . ~,. . 100 suoh a Good Table Potatoes, Onions, Sundry Lots Grooerios Biscuits, &&, &O, xhursday, march 2, AT IJ. O'CLOCK A.M, lIMII £Bl TIMB ERI TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT THE MARKET. MAAA FEET OF ASSORTED «VVv TIMBBR, in Lots to suit t * Purchasers. - ~" Terms Cash. R. A R T H V », -•'I J Auctioneer, . , | j "i ~T" ; "xo-MOitßow. ' X, yr. ■* aT o N WILL sell by anctlon, at his Mmt, Tomorrow (Wedneadoy),ftt 11 (fcloclc, TO cftsea K»tlna Apples (Auckland grown) : 70 cases Cooking Apples „ „ - S'kejtsHonoy ■ :. ■■.•:..■■ .."■ -•, ;•. ... S caaos Boney, In Slbtinß : 6 Jtegs Butter 1 case Passion Fralt 10 bags Onions . 10 sacks Coooannte.' B, TONIC?, It. C, QABB. B. D, TONES THURSDAY, MAROH Z BOOTHS i BOOTHS J BOOTHS I Gtand Band Contest, Btark and Quick's Gar oens, North Shore, on Maroii I, , B. TONES & CO. WILL sell by anction, at their Mart, Queen-Btrcot, at 12 o'clook noon.' en Thnrsday. 2nd March, the Eight to 6*lt Liquor in tbb Gardbks (day and night), alg» One Fbdit stali., _ : ; -_—— ■;■■ ' ' ■ (Continued oa Fourth Page}] .... .jd