BU? h e d°m™glh a llV "solved that Mr A > D Bennett, the chalinun, should go throuch b. D. Nathan'- sr curlty and tue ( Account- together with Mr Smith (A. H. wXai aud Co.), and the chairman be, fnnacs d to do the Lest for all cromtor*. Mr Alfred Na'han s'atccl that he would J .ffifrd Mr Bennett o.ery facility on behalf, of the majority of creditors who be appeared , to represent. . , I The m eting thea cdjourncd.

SPORTING NEWS.

DUNEDIN RACES.

[UY TELEGRAPH.—rKES3 ASSOCIATION.]

0 UUNSDIN, Tu^day, getting on tlie Cup. *

BUNDOORA is stated to have hurt his fet lnck while on the trip f-om Canterbi ry. Since li's "rival here he has been exerc\sed on the Ocean Beach, and yesterday morn inn cave signs of lameness, which becime more pioaounced this motuiog, causng his scratching. . Bundoora's scra'ching his feiven the race a more open aspect, and considerably modi fied the beitiag, which ha: under :-& to 2 gainst Sotvage, 3 to 1 against Sir Modred, 3tJ 1 aßainst Lady Emma, 5 to 1 against Kin" Quail, 7 ti 1 aiaiost Somnus, 8 to 1 Gainst Knvy Filly. 8 to I against Welcome Wk 10 to 1 against Poet, 15 to 1 agan -»t ffianUß^l again* the Jilt, 20 to 1 a»ainstsir Garnet. 2/te Probable Winner.

"Fe«a v*" in to-night's Starw.^tss,— "The Cup field hai been tei.ib'y reduced during the past few hours, still we shou'd have aa interesting race t -morrow. I have bad a strong fancy all along for Sir Moired, and I shall expect to see tun win the Hon. Mr Kcb nson's representative Salvage or the Envy fi'ly second, Lady Emma thi.d. King Quail )s much fancied by the public, bat his psifoimances hitherto have shown that in lirst-class compauy he is not capable of holding bis own, and as he is now an Bged horse, 1 cannot |look for any sudden improve ment in his form. The only horse tbat I can conceive havirjg a chance of upsetting the leading favourites is feornnu*, whose lioht weight, splendid breeding, and good early performances should make him very daDeerou*, even if not quite lit. Idalium and Don Jo.c have been scratched tor all eugagements. Yuung Sledmere hai been sc.a'ched for the Hurdles. „. In " Ada Mantua'a" consultation, bir Modred goes to Woodstock, Hokitika; Bundoora, to Wellington; lady Emma, Somnuß, Adamaut, and Jilt, to Dunedin ; Envy filly, to Siudholme Junction ; King Quail, to an Armed Constabulary mau at Cambridge ; and JSir Garnet, to Nelson.

THE DUNEDIN CUP.

DUJtfKDIN, this <hy. Adamant * Salvage 2 King Quail ■ 3 {Received Febraaiy 215t—1.30 p.m.) HOBA.RT CUP. HOBART, February 21. In the Hobart Cup yesterday Assyrian yon by half a length, lthesus second. Time, 3mins. 12secs.

HAWERA, this day Egmont Jockey Club Races.

The nominations for the Egmont Jockey Club Races close at Hawera on Saturday at 10 p.m. The new course h in good order, and fhe bn.'ldirgs ate approaching completion,

Poverty Bay Turf Club,

(WI TKLKOBAPII.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

GISBOBNS, this day.

Yesterday's racing was very tepid at the outset, but it waimed np considerably to wards the conclusion oi the day's sport, Several good and exciting finishes occurred. It might hare been a much nearer thing in the Connty Stakes, which was won by M. H. Smith's Lucks All by a neck, if the rider of Kriethoneaus had been able to use his wbip at the finish. As it wai, Durston was crammed into a fence in the straight and had no chances.

To-day's Racing.

Maidbn Plate. -Forest King, 1; Wai rarapa, 2; Wild Dayrell, 3. Town Plate.—Tim Whifuer, 1; Vir ginia Water, 2. These wete the only startew. flft3r a short distance Virginia Water wes pulled nr, leaving Tim Whiffler to win. Waieaeapa County Stakes Handi cap,—Luck's All, 1; urickhonus, 2; Cat,

3, Tradesman's Handicap.—Romr^, 1; Piscatorions, 2; Yankee, 3. Shllixg Kace.—Barb, 1; Glenfern, 2. Wairarapa, 3.

CORRESPONDE NCE.

THE PHOENIX PAkK TRAGEDY.

(To the Editor.)

SIB,—In your Monday evening's leader in the Stab, you served up the usual British diatribes, anentlti-h affairs, simply because they are Jrish, and not of any other country. There is not one Irishman here or else where, that will believe the lying English telegrams on ■which you based your'observa tions. They know lull well the gentlemen that had the management of the Land League funds were too honourable to allow one penny to be put to such vile purposes as you mention. They know also that those English fabrications are got up for the purpose ot injuring Mr Kedmondjs mission to the Colonies, on behalf of his i starring countrymen. But I believe they ■Vovardid the thinß. They will find they ifiould not go a better-' way about * ensuing him an enthusiastic recep tion. If you could give us one good reason for this loyalty to the Qaeen of England that you talk about, you would do more good than you could ia fifty leading articles. Loyalty, to Irishmen, is a mere abstract term, in the sense you use it— vcy few of them ever saw the Queen, or know anything about her. They hear i umonrs at odd times that she lives in gieat splendour away in London, but that enda all they know. But they have very tangible proof of her Government, nevertheless; it is to them the direct representative and em bodiment of hundreds of years of fraud, persecution, -confiscation—in fact, every thing bad. Perhaps you think they feel loyal at the sound of thesurfew bell. Your contempt for informers is deserved.and you should have said they were the result of op pression. People who have • suffered ranch in that way lose spirit nod get demoralised and degraded. Under Tiikiah rue, parents sold their own offspring into slavery, and for immoral pur poses, knowingly. In Ireland, the Govern ment, when there is any commotion, send their paid Corydons and Mullins to organise crimp, and to get the rope round their necks,- The clupei sometimes go fur ther than was intended they should, and knock over one or two of their mastars, and then comes the hue and cry. The poor ■wretches have so long witnessed the escape from punishment of the murderers of the evicted thousands, of the aged, the widow, and the orphan, that they lose faith in the ■ justice of God, and become easy prey to the tempter, and go blindly for vengeance. Scientists say cause goes before effect. When we look into the causes, the effect is easily understood .—Yours, &c, P.J.Q [We have given insertion to the above letter on the ground of allowing both sides to be heard, although its tone and state ments transgress the bounds of legitimate comment. The assertion that the British Government has organised crime in Ireland and is an oppressive Government, is grossly lalse, Whatever oppressions tbe Irish people suffer now, they suffer at «»• hands of their fellow-countrymen, "ast misgovemrmnt doubtless has had Ouch to do with the present condition of •Ireland, though it is by no means the only cause, and none have been more forward in 'he advocacy of a liberal policy of reform and legitimate agitation than we have, "it when agitation develops into wholesale and organised crime that shocks all human sentiment, then it is time for honest men to have done with it. Until the Land League '!-Wle to.clear ilsslf of the grave charges ; wat have been deliberately formulated spinet it in the person of Mr Wyse, the 'ngllsh Secretary, charged with supplying weapons to assaßßins, and Mr Sheridan go

between in the negotiations caniedonby Mr Parncll with Mr Glads'on- 1 it wiH re qv"re moro fhan iiiero a s,crtiona of blind ri.i'h to res'ore it to tho confidence of men who v':w such d. ,r<s with a tiue abhorenco. , We have received mother most in 'femperaf i commuuicaion signed "Eory" headed "Th; Slanderers of the liish L"a',ae." The lcU-r :'s quite unfit for pubrciHoD. Wo have no wish io exclude :•' om ov columns the d:acmsion of matters of public into cat f torn every possible stand roi-it; Lut "Kory" must learn to couch l""s letters ij more decent and beconrng language, rud to employ argument"', and Dot grossly offensive abuse to advnee 1 is cau<-e, before he can hope to have them puW'shed.-Ed, E.S.I

LATE ENGLISH NEWS.

Mails by the Lignria,

By the Uiient Co's steamer Liguiii at Sydney we have English files to Jcnuary 5.

Elopement n High Life.

Further pauici''ars have been ascertained ss to the elopement of Lady Frances Mac naghten, wife of SW Francia Macnaghten,

of Bushmills, c.uuty Antrim, with Mr Tho. ahi.'1, an agent. The latter ha young mau, while her ladysbip n the mother of four clr'drcn. On leaving tho coun!y of Antrim, Lady Macnoghten and ftir ThornbiH went to Bray, a fashionablo suburb of Dublin, md put up at one of tlic hofi's, thero prssing rs a newly-married couple. Money wi s plentria), and they occupied a suite of apartments specially reseived. Her ladyship never went out without being closely vei'.cd Two maids cmc wiih them, but after a few days one of them left. All went well 11l the a-rival of the papers with an announcement of the elopement caused great excitement. Her ladyship and her lover 'hen myeterionsly disappeared. The maid remained behind and paid the hotel hi' 1. It U not known where they went, but it is beliuved they havo taken private lodg'-igs. The ca<e wi'l shortly come on in trie Dublin Divorce Court, and wi'l not be defended.

Murder of an Ex-Suspect.

John SheiidiD, jun., aa ex-suapect, of Costni, Bnlluamore, County Lcitrim, »as murdered on January 2nd, nn the public road at Aushoe, about two milea f.om Bal liuanjoie. I he deceased had recently been evicted from his holding, but the cause of the murder bin not yet been ascertained. Two men, who it is believed attacked the dececsed, have been arrested. An examination of the body of the murdered man shows that he baa two bullet wonnds in Us head. Tbe spst at which the body was found is between Cloone and Bal'inamore. it is believed that he wa-» killed nfter a quarrel. It is not known whetbo. the outrage was duo to ngrarian causes1 A further telegram says : "Further particulars re«par.ti-jg the mur der state thai he waa returning irom the fair at Ballicamoie in company with 2 men with whom he livid tince his eviction when they were over aken by two men. '1 hso men, who are low in custody, commenced hooting Sbeii'^M whereupoa a fight ensued, in which tLj deceased r^coived thirteen stibs. At |the3'nquesf|tre jury found tuat the deceased in t his deita f i-om wounds re ceived while iijiting witli ilio prisoners.

Murderous Affray,

Tho following ppuicuiavs of the fital r£Fray on ( tnc.gency men in Uppar Church, county Tlpp^taiy, on January 1, ere sup plied by a coi»'C ■poudtnt wlio hai visited the|loca'ily .-—January Ist wasa holiday in Upper Chnrcb, a small vi'loge 'n the moun tains about 11 EDgiish nvlea from Thurk?, and a great n.any county p ople from the noighbouihood were H tbe pjace. Four emergency men were at tbe time ars'iogas ca. etakera of a farai belonging to Mr Deuue, of New Eoss, and in the evening three of tUcm proceeded ia the direction of a public-house ia which they lived. When, however, they got -whbin 68 yards of their destination, they wore attacked by 13 or 14 men, met of whom, it not all, bad their coats off, One of the caretakers wai thrown downward into a deep ditch, and in the fall ho held on to bis lifle. His assailants endeavoured to dia aunlim, but they could not find his re volver, which fell uucioiiicatk biin. 'Ihe second caretaker, a man named Smith, was also knocked dowo, and three of the mon got on fjp of him and bis rifle was dis discba'ged >i the straggle, and, getting hold of his revolver, he fired five shot 3at his assailant?, who, after knocsriog down tbe tbird cavetaker, ran away, not, how ever, before Smith had broken the stock of his i:ffe over one of their heads. Tho thres men, when their assailants- had departed, went to a public-house which wa i near, and sought admission. They failed to obtain any reply to their demand, and thereupon they pro ceeded to bheheverie Barracks, abont two miles off. On their way they met a police pairol going in the direction of Upper Church, and after receiving a description of the attacking party the constables at once went in search of rhosa whom they sus pected; and succeeded in arresting five men, whom the caretakers identified as being members of the attacking party. The caretakers were brought into Thurles by a number of police. Early next morning the local police patrol proceeded to the scene of the sflray, where they found the body of one of tbe gang of assailant1", named Gleeson, in tbe same ditch into which the emergency man had been thrown. The de ceased man hid no coat on. Next day Mr Sub-Inspecior Gamble scoured the countiy and neighbouring mountains in search of the gang. Over ltO houses were vidted, but the police did not succeed in finding anybody else whom they could reasonably suspect of pr iapation in the affray, Wben the news of the occurrence spread in the locality there wrs intense excitement among the coun try psopls, and owing U their agitated condition the .magistrate was obliged to requisition Colonel'MiUer, K.M., who was at an eviction' about six miles away, for a company of infantvy to pre serve order. A patty of soldiers and police were told off to guard the body of Gleeson until after the iuquest, it biing feared that an attempt would te made to take it away. The five men who were ai rested were brought bafore Colonel Miller, K.M., and remanded to Thurles Gaol, pending the completion of the depositions, Should sufficient evidence then fee forthcom ing to warrant their committal they will be returned for trial at Nenagh assizes. The inquest on the l.ody ot Gleeson was held at Cappanaleigh, when evidence relating to the sffray was giveD, and the jniy ulti mately returned a verdict that deceas: d died from the effect 3 of a gansbot wound wilfully and feloniously, and with malice prepense, inflicted on him on that evening bythe emergency caretakers at Cappandeigk. The coroner issued a warrant for the arrest of the three emergency men on the verdict of the jmy, but no action vill be taken until after the magistsrial investigation. The emergency men remain under the pro tection of tho police at Thurles for the resent.

There wes a good attendance at Mr Greenwood's property f ale to-day. Bidding was very dvl1. None of the property offered wai disp^ed of by auction. The stablei and 4 acres of land at Green Lane we-e sold privately after the sple, also 4 of the quavter-acre sections at 123 per foot. 45s an acre Wi s the h'ghest piice offer-d for the Wa'heke land.

A meeiing of the creditors of Richard Jobritone, brlct maker of HellenavH'.e wps held to day when Mr. Thoß. Macfarlanc was eleoted trustee. Tbe debtor's liabilities amount to about £294.

At the Board 'fit |Educ3tion yesterday, after Mr Moss's resolution on the question of Grammar School scholarships had been enried, Mr La'shley proposed another re solution, declining the proposition of the Grammar School on the eround that in the opinion of the Attorney General the word ing of section 51 ot the Education Act, 1877, precludes the Board from fixing any limit as to age ultra the 83rd section of the Act, and that in respect of propositions Nos. 3 and 4, the Board, however willing they may be, as they are, to work harmoniously with the governors of the Grammar School, are unable to recognise in any way the right of the latter.to Eubmit to the Board any proposition on matters which are entirely within the province of the Board, and relate only to primary education. The Board is further resolved that it cannot devote funds to open scholarships, This motion was put aDd carried. In regard to the Girls' High School, the Inspector's recommendations(l) Scholarships lor pupils of the school—say, four of £15 a-year with free tuition; (2) duration of scholarships, two years, were agreed ta. On the motion of Mr Laishley, it was agreed that the Executive Conncil should bring up at an early date a report as to the practicability ot arranging for =such scholars as it might be deemed ad visable to arrange for to attend the sgiicul tural College at Chrlstchutch.

PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.-This Day.

* The Geneial .6 r.embly of the Presbyteiiau , Church of New Zca!aud met this morning in SI, AaOrew's Church, and wrs duly constitute 1. P<c^eat: The Very Roy. the Moderator (Rev. K. Sommerville), and Revs. J. PatersoD, K. F, Macniool, John Mncky, J. Hill, S. J. Neill, T. Nonie, U. Bruce, T. McKonzie Fraser, A. Carrick, G. B. Monro, J. Bruce, R. McKirmev, A. C. Gillie?, J. Sidey, McGregor, IJ. \Y. Runciman, J. Shiniff?, Ja?. Dou'l, A. M. Wri B ht, Kirk, hnd, McKee, Muiray, and Mes=rs J. Buchanan, Alex. Thomson, T. Peacock, H. Gow, Adams (eldera). The first hout was devoted to devotional exercises, afcor which the minutes of the previous sitting were read and confirmed. |

OTAGO DELEGATES. The Moderator formally welcomed the commission from the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland, viz.,the Roy. Lind say Mackie, of First Church, Dunedin, and the V cv. Mr Kirkland and Mr Adams. He hoped that the visit augured the speedy un'on of the two Churches, and trusted that the commissioners would enjoy Iheir visit and concluded by hoping that in taking their departure homeward thiir feeling would bo expressed by the lives " When Death's dai-k stream wo ferry ovor, A timo that smely shall cone. In hcavon itsoK we nsk no more Than just an Auckland welome." Ministerial Changes.—The Christ church Scandal.

•I he Clerk (Roy. Mr Shirriffs) repotted the ministerial changes in the Church. The Auckland charges were: Induction of Rev, J. M. Killen to Tduranga, and of the Rev. J. McLeod, M.D., to the Worth Shore; the resignation by the Rev. M. S. Breach of his connection with the church, and the dumis jion of the Wangarei charge by the Key. Alex. Mclntosh, The remainder of the repirt dealt with the changes in the Prosbyteriol Districts of HawKe's Bay, Timaru, Wellington, and Christchmch. The most notable change reported from the latter district was the deposition of the Key. Chas. Fraser from tho office of the Holy Ministry. The Pev. Mr Bmco moved t iat the changes in the Chnstchurch district should not be entered upon the records of the Church until a report had been received upon the procedure folio sved in that district. Ii would be unwise, he said, to do otherwise in view of the reports that were afloat with regard to the procedure adopted in a certain csse, and which, if correcly reported to the committee, seemed to be a very serious diversion from thonsualpiactico of the Church and consequently the report should not yet be accepted, even if it only constructively committed the Assembly toan endorsement of the procedure alluded to. The matter should bo referred to a com mittee which would have the power of re quiting the representatives of the Christ church Presbytery to give explanations, and also to submit any documents they might have. Ho believed they had some which had been pasicd by the Committee on Bills. The Rev. Mr Runciman seconded the motion, The Key, Mr Sh-rrffs moved as en amendment " That the report m read be in serted in the minutes." The Cbtiatchurch Presbvt=ry had author tively roportcd on the matler, and he saw no reaion for de clining to accept it. 'J he Key. J. Sidey seconded the amend ment. Ho considered tho motion quite irregular. The Moderator ruled that tho motion was in order. The Rev. J. Hill said that he was ex tremely tston-"shed at Messrs Bruce aud Runciman making such a proposition as they had and especially upon news p iper reports, and he was even moro sur prised still that they should move for the appointment of a committee without ad vancing any reasons, It waa unfair to the Christchtirch Piesbytery that snch a motion should be entertained. Thit Presbytery was quite prepared to defend itselt when the proper timo arrived. The Key. A. C. Qillie3 also expressed suipme that i gentleman so well up in Chtuch practice should make such a motion as he had. Be moved as a f nrtbnr amend ment, " That the motion be not received." The Key. J. Macky seconded, The Moderator thought that Mr Bruce's object would be attained if it were under stood that tho Assembly did noi; promulgate anything that the Christchnrch Presbytery reported. The Key, Mr Brace maintained that the adoption of the repoit was equivalent tea ratification of what had been leported, and it was merely to save the Assembly from being led,by a fluke.into approving all that mignt have been done by the Cnristchurch Assembly (without explanation) that he made his mot°on. After some further discussion, Mr Biucc withdrew bis motion. Mr Bruce then t.'-kert if he would be in order in moving, " Thit a Spc clal Commit tee be appointed to examine the records of the Presoytory of Chmtcburch." The Rev. Mr Gillies moved as an amend* merit, " That the records of the Presbytery of Cbrlstchurch be laid on this table," The proposition was seconded. The Rev. J. Hill said tbe Ch.istcburch Presbytery w. s willing to submit all desired records bearing upon the deooaitiou of Mr Fraser that they had in Auckland. It did not wish to burk enquiry into the matter. Some further discussion of the matter ensued, in the course of which complaint was made of the invidiousness of the pro position. Mr Gillies thereupon amended it, so at to require also the the production of tho re cords of the Presbytery of Timaru, which, be said, had never yet been submitted, all the other Presbyterial records were presen ted, as a matter of course. Mr Bruce pressed for an answer to his question, besides stating that he bad no wish to reflect npon the proceedings of the Christ church Proabytery. The Rev. Mr Hill having professed his willingness to lay all records aud all papers bearing upon tbe case of Mr Fraser, before any committee that might be appointed for the pnrjoae, Mr Gillies' motion was pnt and carried. Mr Bruce inquired if it would be agree able to tbe members of the Chiistchurch Presbytery that a special committee should be appointed to examine into the matter. Mr Hill replied that he was willing to Jay before any committee appointed for the puipose all papers and records in the matter. All he complained of was that the records should be demanded of the Presbytery, when, for ten years past, it had enjoyed immunity from such a thing. The Rev. Mr McGregor said he believed be expressed the mind of the Chtistchurch Presbytery when he stated that it would prefer to have tbe matter examined into by the Assembly, and the whole facts given to the public instead of the enquiry being confined to a committee. The Rev D, Bruce then moved, " That a Special Committee of this House be appoin to examine into the records of the case, said committee to consist of the Keys. the ex-Moderatcr C. S. Ogg, Jas. Pater son, Jas. Doull, John Macky, D. W. Runciman, and Mcbsm Peacock, Thos. Macky, and the mover, Mr Runciman, to be convener." The Rev. S. J. JVeill seconded^ro/oraia, The Rev. A Carrick expressed a pre ference for an enquiry by the Assembly. The Rev. G. b. Monro then moved as an amendment, and the Rev. J. McKea seconded, "That the whole facts of the case be laid before the Assembly and not before a committee." The motion was withdrawn in favour of the amendment, which then passed. It was agreed to open the enquiry to. morrow forenoon, and in answer to Mr Peacock, the Clerk stated that it would be conducted with closed doors. Tbe Rev C, Douglas explained that the returns of ministerial changes in' the l'rea byteiial District of "Westland (which were reported as not having been received) had been posted before he left. BILLS AND OV.SRTURr.S.

The report of the Committee on Bills and Overtures was read by the Rev J. Bill, and adopted. Amongst the overtures was one Irom the Presbytery of Wellington, recom mending the admission into the church of the Rev. Alex. McLean, of America, who bad studied at Chicago, and was prepared to subscribe to the standards of the Church The Bey. J. Paterson having explained the matter, the Rev. K. McKinney moved, and the Rev. A. C. Gillies seconded, <( That a committee consisting of the Keys. J. flill, J. Macky, 1). Bruce, D. W. Kunciman, T. Nome, and the mover, be appointed to examine into the credentials of Mr McLean, and consider and report upon the application."—Carried. THE CLERKSHIP.

On the motion of the Rev. Mr Gillies, the Revs. Mr Gillies, the Rev. J. Hill, J. Doull, J. Sidey, Miirriffs, Douglas, Mac- Dicol, Paterson, and the mover were ap pointed a committee to consider tbe ques tion of the clerkship. ADDKHSS TO THE GOVRBNOK.

The Rev. A. C. Gillies moved, the Rer. G. B. Munro seconded, and it was agreed to, "That a committee, consisting of the

) Moderator, the ex-Moderator, and the flievs. Dr. Bruce and J. Paterson be I appointed a committee to prepare an address I to be presented to Sir William Jeivois, the i newly appointed Governor of the Colony, ; the Moderator to be convenor.

After deciding that in iuture the sittings should be cartiod up till 2 o'clock the As sembly at 1.30 adjourned till 7.30 o'clock tbis evening in St Andrew's church.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRBSS ASSOCIATION]

KUsbELL, this day, Arrived-Arawata and Wellington. The Arawata sa;'s this afternoon for Sydney. The weather still continues bad,

GISBOKNE, this day,

The Poverty Bay "Herald" says the demand for domestic, hotel, faim, and station servauts in Poveity Bay is far in excess of the Bupply. Good servants could find in this district permanent situations at remuDcration rates of wages. The recent downpour ef ra'u has been succeeded by a bright sunshine, but the atmosphere is very oppressive.

DUNEDIN, this day. It is reported that Mr Pilbrow has pur. chased Sir Modred.

THE VOLUNTEKK RHVIEVV. UNVEKCAKGILL, this day. Invitations to attend the review were despatched yesterday to all the voluutetr Corpa in the following districts :—Dunedin, Onmatu, Timaru, Christchurcn, X>cUou, Marlboroufih, and Wellington

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

CAIKU, Fobruary 20.

T"hE SOUDAN PKOPHET,

Intelligence is to hand from Koudan that Klmahd'", the pretended Mahommcdan Messiah, occupied Obicd, the capital of Kordofau.

(llccbived February 21—2.31 p.m.)

WOOI. SALES,

LONDON, February 20th-G.27 p.m.

Holmes' wool sales opened to-day with a poor catalogue - 6030 bales—two filths being Capa wool. There was a full attendance, and keen competition. Prices refuin film at an average of last Berks.

THE INTERNATIONAL CRICKET MATCH.

(Keutbb's Cablegrams.)

SYDNEY, tbis day,

Thk Australians in their second innings have scored 39 with no wickets down.

THE CAMBRIDGE NATIVE LANDS COURT.

(BY TKLECIIUriI.—OWN CORBBSPONDENT.)

CIMBRIDGE, this day. ATthe conclusion of yesterday's proceedings In the Native Lands Court, Arekatera, on behalf of himself and other members of the Ngatibuia, transferred their retainers from Dr. Bullcr, who has hitheito been acting for Ngatihuia, to Mr Sheeh&n. Late in the evening; iho Patetere Company also trans ferred their retainers to Mr sheelian, Mr Macdonald, chief jud^r, took his sent upon the Bench to-day, and has been engaged io arranging tho order of business.

SALE OF AVON DALE PROPERTY.

Messrs B. Tcks & Co. submitted by auction to-day business and villa sites at Avondnle. Thero was a good attendance, and about half of the lots were disposed of. as follows:—Brown-street-Lots: 1, J. Boyd, £4S ; 2, H. H. Hickson, £15; 3. G. Walkor, £15; 4, W. E. Bernard, £14; 5, O. H. Evans, £13 j G, O. B. Evans, £13; 7 and 8, John Loes, £13 each ; 9, T. F. Lee?, £13 ; 10, T. F. Lees, £18 ; 11, T. F. Lees, £19; 12, T. F. Lees, £60. Walton-street—Lots : 19, N. G. Lennox, £42 10s per acre ; 15, 16, 17, and 18, N. G. Lennox. £37 10s per acre. Great North Road and Manukau Koad : Coiner lot, No. 34, Robert Garretf, £150. Roberton street: Lots 13 and 14, N. G. Lennox, £40 each.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Bofor.) ill a:n MoMMin rid Prlmo, J.P'b.) Vagrancy.—Joe ion, Hsrley wci oh»> ;?od with a Broach of " l ho Vagrant Act ot 1869," by ba h»v-nu la Qaeen-stre^i with Intent to commit a breach of che oca.j on 2(1 th Fobruii./.-Ho mandei til Friday next Drunk,—Thomas honrard was fined S3 and Poqiust c— Mlchol Hjrmnn and John Bt.-rkey wera ohftixoi with lighting 1.1 Fort str.3t on Febrntry litb.—Starkny did not a» poir, and a warrant wai ordered (or his arrest. —3 jrmio plcided, "Not i,allty." He aotod In c jlt-rtffonoe —Coca -ib o C'nh!)' depoc.d tjflnd late the men fighting. He repaiated thomwhon they went away qaleily.—Tno Crown appeared to consider StsrKry was to blame.- Another wltnesx stated that .- tarkoy Btr.ick b'a own wile when Gorman Interfered and a fight t jok plccs. -De: i dl*mif red.

Naughty Words.—Tho report of an intorost ing fomalo squabblo. introducing letters, photo graphs, a part'sol, a husband, and a (omalorow. appears 5n another column. (This aincludod the businosa)

OPPENHEIMER V. FENTON.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l observe in your report of the case, Oppenheimer v. Fenton, that my failure to appear as a witness was ratbor roughly commented upon by Mr James Kus-ell. The facts are that 1 was sabpeoned to prove the signatures to the documents relied upon, but counsel for the defendant having admitted the execution, I was notified ptior to the day of hearing that my evidence was not required. On Monday, between twelve and one o'clock, I received a note from Mr Knsscll that he wished to see me at the Courthouse, and at some inconvenience to myself I immediately attended, but having waited till a quarter to one o'clock, and fceipg Mr Fenton was under what appeared likely to develop into a lengthy cross-examination, while Mr Jeff's evidence was sti'Jl to be tiken, I con« sidered that I could not possibly be required until after the usual midday adjournment* Having left a message for Mr Russell that I would be found in my office if I were wasted before the adjournment, I left the Court. It appears that the case was pro ceeded with without adjournment, and that my message to Mr Russell was not delivered ; hence, 1 was not present when called. I emphatically deny that I was guilty of any intentional want of courtesy to either the Court or the counsel engaged in the suit. —I am, &c, Fred. Earl.

" Girofld Uirofla" was repeated to a good house at tho Theatre Eoyal last uiaht. The very pretty little opera of "Tbe Hermit's Bell" is announced for production to-night.

A meetlnc of shareholders In the Smiling Beauty Licensed Holding, was held at Mr Stodart's office this afternoon, when it was decided to form a company to be called the " Jervois," with 20,000 shares of 10a each. The following dlrectora were appointed: Messrs K. X, Davis, J B. Morpeth, Theo. Cooper, W. T. J. Ball and Colonel Fraaer. In mining stocks to-day, tbe principal business dono was as follows .-—Queen of Beauty, 30a, closing prices ; sellers, 31s ; Prince Imperial, 61s 6d to 62s fid; Premier, 7s; Hand of Friendship, 33 6d to 3s lOd; 'Just in Time, 4s 6d to sj.

I A telegram from the Old Caledonian mine manager this afternoon states that i " 151bs of good stone have been got from i Red Queea section." ' The Ponsonby Regatta Committee met last evening, when a preliminary pro gramme was arranged tor the regatta, which is to be held on Easter Monday, March 26th. The programme included 17 events,' viz., 1, for first class yachts, 7 tons and over; 2, amateur scullers race; 8, yachts and sailing boats under 7 tons ; 4, four • oared gigs; 5, yachts under 4 tons; C, four-oared gigs for junior amateurs; 7, twenty-feet open-sailing boat race; 8, four-oared gigs, senior amateurs ; 9, sixteen-feet open-sailing boat race; 10, four-oared gigs rowed by those who have never won a race; 11, Rob Hoy canoes; 12, thirteen feet open failing biats; 13, dingles rowed by boys; 14, | merchant vessels and steamers gigs; 15, married men's rowing races; 17, duck hunt.

John Black, late clerk of the Patea County Council, was charged with em bezzling the snms of £12 and £5, the pro perty of the Council. Other amounts were mentioned as likely to form the sub ject of fresh charges. The accused was re manded until Tuesday next, bail being granted, accused himself in £200, and two sureties, each of £100, •

THE 'AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21.



Wanted. WAN TED, a Good General Servant— Apply ro Kia Portor.Chirlemont Hotel, Wc*ieQeld -J -te\ WANTED, a Good General Servant,— Appy MIJ T. W. Leys, Co'l'i_woii- ] street. i WANTED, Vest Hands 1 Vest Hands ! -Apply J. WMlann, People. Ta'lor, Viotorla street. \\f ANTED, a sober middle - aged j V T Woman to mind a biby at ntßht fi the -Oine.-Apply wd. 29 KfUoltotre.it. I /ijNTED, a JNursegirl. - Apply at Bleeeon'B Horel. WANTED, a Boy, about 13.-Apply Newton Bakery. iaTANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply after r? Op.rp MO. Browning. 267, Qneon-Btn ,t. WANTED, steady euergetic Man for ml'c Tado: wakes and omn ißslcn. ruv)lngf<om3sno4f ,-Aoply AnolilandUa' y, Hoteou b sw 10 a.m. Thursday and Fri'_j___ %»/■ ANTED, a General Servant for the V» Cjr .t.,,, one whorto rn'''•p^Bfei»e;.— Apr>lr, N. G. LennoT, 10). Qqeen-air. at ANTBD, a Man to cut about 10 olu'nß ot oi n draii atloer rhs"".— appl« to K. J. K'pg. Brighton. Hemneia. WANTED, »n Assistant. —W. G. Lennox, Bookßol arandbtiH.oner, ID, Qaeen-straet. _. ANTED, a good General Servant. —Mra W. Wlnst me. WIDUm street. \\r ANTED, Strong Youth.—Apply W. 7* G. W nstona, (Jua'.jm Hon e-sir.oi. W" ANTED, 2 Good Carters, accus to;i ed to 2 horae »cams and t jwn work. —W. &6. Wlnstono. AN~T£D, a Young Girl to assist in housework. - Apply Miss Keying, KnM'y Pla ;e. . ANTED, an Office Boy.— *pply to lilshl«y aid Jackson. Solioltors. betwfen 9 and 10 tc-motrnw morning. \m, ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply VV to Mi a O'Koeffo. Monni Eden Jtioad, Ihlrd hon33 Irum Toll Gate. ___ WANTED, a General Servant for ihe Nnrth Shore — Apply to Mm Issao Phillips, Edon Crescent. ANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to tho citumo tnd Chlldrou'a oioth'osr. —Mrs Lltton'a, Karanfiahapa Fo»d, opposite Mr Nathans. \\J ANTEU, a Good General Servant.— V T Apply Buffjlk Ho^.l. WANTED, a JKespectable Girl for small family.-Apply, Mi a Oliver, King stroot. noxt OddfoHow'n Hall. PomcnbT. ij&TANtED, a stroDg Boy.—Apply to Vw Poter Gardner, butcher, Mount Edon Road. »*/ ANTIID, 2 Strong Boys; also Striker. V* —Apply et rly. Ge t. Leahy. Dook Iron Worke. W" ~~ ANTED, a Strong Boy.—G. Hulrae, Untdmr. _____ WANTED, a Strong Lad.—Apply C. VV jr. Coouer, dadoler, Upper Queen- Street WANTED, a rcspectablo Boy.—Apply to Wra, Leys, Bookbinder and Paver Kulor. &0.. 3 doorg aoove Stak office, WANTKD, a good General Servant; no WBBhtoß.—Apply at the Granite, Ponsonby; or to W. C. Uonnea, Qaeen-Ltreat. WANTED, for Aratapu, a General Ser. vant: teetotal; nooo bat Irish need apply.—Mra K. 0. Purr. Aratapn. « «/ ANTi<D toSELL, Light Spring Cart, V» Horß(>,and Hs-.m-ai jmo> U.Stat. mcc. WANTtD, Two Drivers ; must be ex rerlonoPd In driylrjßdouble teams.—VV, and Q. Wlcslong. WANTED, an intelligent Youth for tho Grocery Ibnalness, mast be a good wrlter.-Apply to n.lßobertson, Grocer, Uppor- Sjrniondß otreer. ts/AJNTED a Good General Servant v * with roferoncos.—Apply to Mr. Morloy, Edon Terrace Post Ofllco. WA n TED, a respectable Servant Girl In good homo at Waunarel.—Appl/ at AooMand Dairy, ilobson-street, onWednojday or Friday, (rom 10 to 12. WANTED, Stout Lad to help in stablo and garden. — Address G.M., Star Ofllco ! \\f ANTED, a respectable Kursegirl.- TT MmT. J. Philip, wowton. WANTED, a good Gcneial Servant.— Apply to Mre Marlow, O'Connoll-street, Ponsonby. WANTED, a good General Servant; hnusu—nia keiit. — Mrs Ghsmbers, Albo. t Park. « SLANTED, a respectable youth te drive T T a Biker". Cart. -Apply to T. J. Philip, bukar Newton. WAttTED, a strong active Youth to Prlvo homo unrt ctrt —»pply to T. W. Uoonln, Woolosalo and Hotall Grooar, hlotson itreot. »*/anT'ED, v good General t-civaut. V t References required.—Mrs Slonian, top at Grafton ltoaa. »» ANTKD, a General Servant; others r » kept; small family.-Apply, with refer ences, to Mrs liourno, Orakol Hoad, Romuera. »V7XNTED7~4"Firsfclass Tailoresses; » * a'so a. Masssßo Boy.—Apply J. WlllUm*, Viotorl--_treot. vl/ANTUD, Man able to milk; ac ** enstomed to horaea and gardening.— Addroaa P.P.. Stab Ofllco. WANTED, a Rood General Servant,— ATP'y to Mra Shora, Arney Bood, Rcnnera WANTED, by a respectable yoang Woman, a Situation na Companion or Holp. Handy with her needle.—Apply A.J., Stau ofllco. \«/ ANTED, Fropotty Holders to confer V T with mo having lions j» to Lor, Sol'lbr 3r Lias nft ot Property. So. Itent< tna _.ocoanMCo"oot>d —Alfred Cox, t soar, Central iihnmb i»J. 177, Uactn-Blrout, opposite T. and S. Mornn sid Company. WANTKD, by a Lady, at once, a Situ, atlon as Housekeeper: no objection to country or child-ron. - Appiy personally to T.R., York HOUBQ. Grcy-strcot. W ANTED, Tenders for supply of >ew » t Zealand Hemp Clothos Lines, in quan tities.—Apply to Arthur H. Nathan, Lowor Queon-streot. ANTED, to sell, two Hives of Beefi cheap.-A<!dr: s. St*w. Offlof. W" ANTED, by a young married man who has a thorough knowledge of the business, a Situation as Manager or Salesman In tho Boot Manufacturing or Leather Trade. First-olasa colonial roforencoa. — Address, H, 'Star" Ofllco. Vlf/'ANTbD, an Kngageraent ifor one * t year at Honsobnlldlng: Ins ooe jear'b oxoerlonoe.—Apply JM, Stak office. \T]FaSTED to Parchase, Improved V y Form. 60 to 10) aorta. Suitable bullr ings : within 3D ml'ca ot Auckland.—Apply H, W., P. 0.. Bombay. \\f *. N 1 ED, on account of failing health, V V to dispose of. a Patent'a Right for manu facturing Roblay's well-known Digestive Meal md yioar—Apply 69. Grey-street. \%J ANTED, Situation by a Young Man, ' oompetont g&rdoner; gcod lo'eronoep. NTo objootlons to grooming It required.— Adflreeß J.M., 3t_b Uffloe. WANTED KNOWN—Money ad vanced on Personal and Collateral So uurlty, repayablo by woekly instalments. Bills Discounted.—Rae's Now Zealand Pawn Office, Darby-street." VIJAMED —At Fobson's Melbourne " Honee, Ponsonby, St'ono; Ulsters for sohool wear, i■ om 6a 8d 11 8s 61; Ladle.' Urn bre'las, from ss. WANTED, Ponsonby Ladies to know they can have their own Materials used for all descriptions of Millinery, at mode rato charge—Robson's Melbourne Houso, Pon- Bonby. » */ AWTED, a Purchase for a Furnished »* Cottago in a good thoroughfare —10 minutes walk from Queon-atreet. Furniture comprises all tho household requisites, and is in good ordor. To be had a bargain.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street (between Bank of Australasia and " Herald" ofllco. **, AN TED KNuWN—" Correct Tip"— »» We havo last received, ex Weathera fljld and Famenolh. la'go shipments, and can Bell yon stuff cheaper than any other houee In Newton or out.—J. and W. WiUlams, both Bldaa Karangahape Road. WANTED Known—ln Ladies' Silver Jewellery, we confine ourselves entirely to Uaal Silver; w« keep no Sllverlne or Plated ttooJa of any kind. Fresh sssoi-cmcnt just to ham3.-ChaTle3Kelßey «s Co.. Queen-atreot (two doors bslow Morrin'B. Ironmongni a). \\, ANTED KNOWN—It you want to W tee the latest Fashion (intumn and Winter, 1393), have a gUnoe at Mnnro and MilUKan'a Tailoring Window. In Hobson-etreet. AM'ED KNuWN — Pawnbroker's Sale will take place at Mr Arthur's Mart on Monday next, 26th February, at 11 o'clock.-Jamea Rao. Pawnbroker. AN «ED known—That all kinds of very superior Jelly and Fruit-canning Jars, also a general assortment of earthenware in Cream and Butter Crocks, Milk Bowls, Jugs, Bakers, Tea and Coffee Pots, may now be had at tho Newton Pottery, either in wholesale or retail lots. Inspection invited. i.TANTED KNOWN—Ladies' White W Kid Boots, reduced to Is 6d and 2s 6d Ladies' Dresa, French, and Oxford Shoes, with Prunella backs, ss; Children's Kid Shoes., size 7 to 9 3s 6d; 10 to 13, 4s; a grand line Of Men's Best East India Kip Blastio Side Boots, 103 6d; alao, ft few pairs left atßsod; Women's Strong Elastic Sides 8b; Ladies" Superior Elastic Side Kid Boots. 6s: Leather Slipper Shoes, 3s ; Babies' Patent Leather Shoes with straps, Is 9d and 2a-At Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria-Btreet. W" AN TED, a Partner to join a thorouahly practical man, who has been used to ereot saw mills, carry on the work- Ing of the Bnmo as well as the working of the bush and ev:rytklna oonoeoted with the timber trade • and _.« hai 100 acres ot first clsss kanrl buth freehold, near to railway etation. Capital reaulred to work on equ» I waier, about fitMO- For particulars, apply to John Soppett, Lanl Agent, No. 8. Queen-street. . ■ . ■ * TXT ANTED WIDELY KNOWN, that Vt Cbarleß Kelaey & Co., do net keep any ot the dose imitations ot Silver Jewellery—tha ■whole of tbeic Urea and oholcs assortment, being Real i I' vhk, oonßeqnently they euiraitee everything.—Charleß Kelsey & Co.i Queen-street, two doora below Morrlb'a, Iroa mongers.



I Wanted. WANTED, Everybody and Hia Wife to go tj tho Mccnilght 1 j-crslon To morraw Night at i-.t, Hwher'a Bay. WANTED TO BUY, E. qlish Fire Bricks.—T. and S. Morriu and. Co. i (Limited). l» ANTED, large Fronfrroom with fire »T p! ic .—4ddi«. s Btat'ng terms, J. I?,, Box 92, Vtat Offlc . ! \AMNTED, Scows, or Vessels of light Vi draught, to ran £00 tons firewood.— j Bnrohell Brothe-, Fopgonby hoad. WANTKD To LET, a4-roomed House. —Apply K. W. Morrieon, Krtnßgahnpo Read. WANTED, a Girl, about 14, to assist in Housework. — Apply Mrs. P. M. Knight, Mangere. A GENTLEMAN thoroughly acquainted with all the practical details of the Wino and Spirit Trado, and can influenco husinoss, ia open to engagement. — Apply CM, Evening Stab Office. y% liaDY oQ'era a happy home at the t\. soa-sido, in a beautiful and healthy locality, and good instruction to children o( either sex.—Torma and references on appllca-1 tion to Mrs Poole, Paihia (opposite Russell, Bay of Islands). RUG BUSINESS.—Wanted, a com petent Assistant.—Apply Assistant, Box 358. POBtofflce. A COMFORTABLE Home, with salary, Is offered to a respeotable person In I retarn (or her setvloes.—Apply, stui •« age, ■ friends, and all particulars, with photo (whloh will be returned It. not saitable). to Mrs D. lled ford. 3rAB ofllco. ■__ I" pNtiIWSSING CLSKK. — Wanted, a 'J Youth as Kngioselng Clerk in a S^ioltor's Offloß.—Apply in own handwriting to 1)0x84, Post Office. Goodson,s Arcade. EASTER /^OODSON'S. EASTER CABDS. IXOODSON'S. GIFTS. A REMINISCENCE OF the past three years marks rapid strides in tho City of Auckland; a complete revolution has been mado in cortain well-known branches of trade-in Stationery, Clocks, Watches, Jewel lory, and Fancy Goods. Tho opening of the London Arcade marked a favourable era for the residents of Auckland and its neighbourhood, greater facilities then being offered for obtaln l ing at ono and tho sanio place a selection from ' tho most varied stock in unison with tho trade motto, ••S.P.^ E YEARS exporienco havo shown by demonstration that a nimblo Gd. ia better than a slow Is., and that, notwithstanding the close Imitation and keen competition to which wo havo been subjected, our business was nover more successful than at tho presont, tho publio readily discriminating botween tho plan adopted at tho Arcado of marking tho goods at the same universal low price, and the course now being adopted by some of our competitors—marking a few lines 50 per cent, below the prices at which they have for years supplied tho same goods to tho Auck land public. During our three years RESIDENCE IN the City our prices havo remained the same we commencod at in High-street, and though in the plan we liavo pursued — viz., supplying pur goods upon a lower tariff of profits than hitherto known in Auckland, we have incurred tho dißpleasuro of a fowof our neighbours, we are yet content to know we havo the approba tion of tho majority of our appreciating tizens, and as long as wo remain In AUCKLAND it will be onr ondeavour honourably to maintain tho position in which wo havo been placed by tho extensive patronage wo havo recoivod from tbo inhabitants of Town and Country, to whom wo tender our slnooro thanka. NKW r\ OODSON'S. new goods. VTOODSON'S. goods. Meetings. A UCKL*NDWKsLEYAN MHTUAL A. IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. A Maet'rgoE Membra ot above Association will l> halo, In Plttstr-et Sohujl-i-jm, TO MORROW (lhuraaay) KVKNINU, 22nd inst., at 8.15. A fall attendance Is leqncated, ci Important business Is to fee transacted. B. J. WHITK, Secretary. AUCKLAND CHOKAL SUCIETY.— Special Practice for Soloists and Orchestra TOMORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30.— H. Gilllllan, jun., Hon. Sec. rpHBTHAMES VALLEY AND ROTO JL rua railway company, LIMITED. NOIIOK, The First Annual Mooting of the Tbumes Valley and Koturua ttallway Company, Limited, will bs held at tho Company's office. No. 147, Qaeen-street, Auckland, at two o'olcok on TtiUUSDAY, the BSh Maroh 1833. Business : To rocslve tbo Dtreotors' Rerort and Btak menc ot Aocouatf. To ni'-ot ten Direotars in plaoe of tho present Monitors of tbe Board, all ot whom retire, but are eligible for re-election. To elect two Auditors and to fix their re umneratlon. Jom| BATQBB> Seoretary. Auckland, 20th Febraarr. I^B3. r"UCKLA.M) SOCIETY OF AKTS. A mooting of tho Committee will be held on FMlO*Ytoxt. 23rd Inst., at 4.15 p.m., at 4tr J. M. Clark'* offloo. In Shortlnnfl- jtroet. The bußlneps to bo arranged oonsia a prlnolp al'y of matters rotating to the approaching Annual Kihlbition of the Society, which will bo held eirly In April. vr o . ice. Resident! cf AVONDAbIC, POINT CHBVA LIKIt, ar.d others Intonated In thaTravolliug Accommodation of theßo Districts, are lovitod tirreeilnlheAvondalo Public Hall on vvkd- SKSDAY, the 31st lnetaii t, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose ot oonsiJerlnK thu desirability of jola lok the residents of Mount Albert in ettabil6h lor a loo&lly-ownod line of Omnibusdes. JOHN BOLLaBD. JOHN BUOHANaN, KOBKRT DAKIU. J^EWMAKKET KOAD DISTRICT, In accordance with a Resolution of the Board, I heroby call a Meetingpf the Ratepayers of tho above District on FRIDAY, tho 23rd inst, at S p.m., in tho Newmarket Hall, to considor tho question of Joining the City of Auckland or otherwise. A full attendance Is requested. F. G. CLASTTON, Chairman. Gazette in .bankruptcy. rN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKALAND. NORTHKHN JUDICIAL UI3TRIOT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Credltore Aot, 1876," and tho several Amendment) thereof, and of the Void of Arrange ment ot Thomas Etkadman, eu ai ranging Debtor. Notlos H hereby given tbut, by an Or3er ot tho Snpreme Court of New Zealand, ai Anok lend, tlttlng In Bankrantoy, made tlMs tweniy flrst day of Febrnary, 1883, the al ove-mentloned Dcetl of Arrangement Ii deotarad eomplotely eXDa;od tWs twenty-first day of February, IS.S3, WIL'.T*M THORNK. Solicitor for the 'i'loatcor, TN THB SUPREME COURT OF NEW X ZEALAND. NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of •' Tho Debtorß and Creditors Act, 1876,"and the: 3veroi Amendments tnereof, and of the Deed ot Arrange irent of Thomas Holder, an Aii-aug ir g Debtor. Notice la hereby Riven th«t, by an Order of tha Supr;ma Court of New ZealnniJ, at Auck k.ifl. oltti'iK In Baikmptoy. made fbls twenty flrst day ot »rebru*w, 18C3, the above mentlont d Deed of A"..'angoinoni IB declared tomplottly ex-cuted. .„ Dutcl th'a twenty-flrat flsy cf February, 1888 WILLIAM THORNK, Ko"c'.tor to the Tm-tfer?. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKAIiAND. NOBTHKRNT DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Uebtore and Credi tors Act. 18JB." and tha amendments theuto. and of the Bankruptcy of Jamis Wilso v, of HeleneviUe, Fish and Meat Preferver. This Is tt oottfr that at a flut meat!ng of the Creditors of the abjva named Debtor, held at the Supieme Court House. Auckland, on Wedne-day, the twentr-niot day of Febrnary Instant, Arihnr Dnnballu Bennett, Ceiilfled Acoonntant In Baokruptoy. w»8 eleotad t4 ba the Creditor'^ Trustee of the esiateandeffeots ot ihe al jvc name! Lebtor. and that the Bald Arthur Dunhebln Bennet has signified to me In wilting hla acceptance ot Buoh ufflca, Dated a'. Auckland this 21st day of February, I 883" Q. W. BABLBY. Deputy Registrar. Wm. Oolemaw, Eollcltor tor the Dabtor. rp'E A. TEA. TEA. We hava this day completed a fortunate pur. chase In a line of TEA. and Intend Riving cf; onstomere and the publio a share in the profl'i Prices for the above—ls lOd per lb, or 31b p&roel (or s]; farther reductions on }-ohea':», contain' g 831 be. A trial solicited. We aleo beg to oall attention to our colobrat; 1 COFfTBE*, "Boyal" and "Eple" braudi both ot which &ie b.vlng every satisfaction, i v TAYLOR & BNTRICAN, ■ WeUssley-stroet. S1 BAhLAND's *MOA BKAND' BAK ING POWDER la the purest known, and , therefore once tried Is always used. Price. Is tid • and 2a. 6d. a tin. Proprietors: J. C, SHAR &AND Sa CO., opposite Post-office.



To Liet, fTT\O life'l'i a l<o>ir-'roomea House in | A Paget-strcet. Has kitchen and scullery and garden. Rent moderates. — Apply to Mr MoNaughton.Batcher, Victoria-street. O~LET, a 5-roomed Cottage, with stable, Kai and water laid on so.; third honse past PonßOnby Ball; also 5-rnnined Cottage in Proßpeotstr. )t.—Apply, W. O. Allen. Ularence-Btreet, Ponnonby rjio LET, in Parnell, Sroomed House; X good view ot harbour; JOs pjr week rent. Also, 7 roomed Boaso; bath room, wash-house, and every convenience 20) per week. Alao, 7-roomed House (new) and Jwga allots ent; grand view of harbour; 23s per week,— Apply <v. and J. Frater, L»nd Agents, N.Z, Insuranoa | Bnlldlnga. TO LET, Wellington-street, Shop with flttloßH and 3 looms, Grafton. hoad, a convenient Honse of five rooms.—S. Y. Calling, Kamo Collier? Offloo. 16. Qu-tn-atreet, 'g"O LET, furnished or unfurnished, the • Concrete Villa of 10 rooms, pleasantly situated on Great North Road, with garden, stable, and paddock, abundant supply of water. —Apply to Mr Edwards, on the premises. Arch Hill 'bus passes many times a day. np6 LET, in Grey-etreet, a 7-roomed -I Honse, with lawn and garden, and wane and gu laid on, Kent inodervo.—Apply Ktak OfflCf. '' a \O LET, a Furnished House of 8 rooms, I adjoining- the Victoria Gardens, North Shore.—Apply to Oliver Mays, Land A(;ent, I^o LET, a Six-roomed Honse near the f-nelly Ueaoh Koad; rent, lls.—Apply to W. H. Yonng, Grocer, Ponßonby Road. TO LET, Large Shop in Darby-street, flret olaaa business situation. — Apply Macky, Logan, Steen & Co. f|>o LET, Mount Eden Koad, two New I Verandah Villas of 6 rooms eaoli, roßlator (Z'atoa, colonial oven, wash-honee. So; rent moderate.—)). F. Kvano, Estate Agent, Uueon- Btreet. next Bank of Außtralaala. > a• O LET, a live-roomed House near Col " lone Bond; rent, 10j.—Apply Mr Nlßhtln gale, College Bead. rpO LBT, a New Five-womed Houec in I Thames-street, Brighton; oven, rogister grate, pantry, &c; splendid view.—Apply to Mr Marriott, Grocer, Upper Parnell. •'I 0 LET, Offices.—Those centrally situ • atcd and first-class Offices now in my occupation (as I am removing to grouml floor). The best position in Auckland for a solicitor or other professional man.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, next to Bank of Australasia, Queen st. r 1 OLET, a Four-roomed Cottage.—Apply JL Oat Lodge, Hobson-stroar. rg"O LET, two Houses and Shops in Vie- I toria street.—Apply to Mr Stevenson, cornor of Nolson and Baker-street. rpo LET, First-class Business Premises I in City and Suburbs.—D. F. Evans, Estato Agent, Queen-street, between Bank of Aus tralaßla and " Herald" Offlco. nPO LET, iiosenheim near the Three I Lamps, Ponsonby, a Villa Residence of 10 rooms, magnificent view of the harbour, and opposite coast, large and well-ventilated rooms, gas, water, and outbuildings, garden and orchard well drained. For a ierm to a, good tenant.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, (Jueen stroot, next "Herald" Office. • r|iO BE LEASED, a Farm of 150 acres, I having a good House. Dairy, and Farm Bulldlnirs, fenced and divided into paddocks, well watered in the drleet seasons). All the pro dncafrom the farm can be Bold on too spur, without Benfllntt to Auckland. The lessee can have any term th*t may be agreed upon. A splendid opening for a country storekeeper.— For further particulars apply to Wm. Qnlllvor Honsa and Land Agent, Poneonby. pAKAPU/NA.-To Let or for Sale, an • excellent ITarm near Lake Tskspunn, 33 aoroa of good land and an excellent bonus and outbuildings, coach dsfsss oight times daily, Teims easy.-Oliver Mayt. DEVENPoRT, NorthShore.-Excellent new ViUa Residence, 0-rooms, to Lot. There is every convenience.—Also, a m'co Cot tage, S rooms.—Oliver Mays, agent. HOUSES TO LET, furnished an .Fun- I furnished.—Apply R, & X, under,Jionao Acanta. Devon port. i IUKJNEK QUEbN AND SHuRT V/ LAND-3TPEETd. To Let or Sell, the balanoe of my Lento of Offloo or Shop, corner ot Queen and Bhortlami- Blreets, ft, C. GRKBNWOOD. For Bale. O li E W E E Y. For Sale or Lonee, a very compiot and oon reclent Hiewerjr in lhe centre o( a Ivge agrl oultural district. For pattlonlars apply to THO Mas MACKY, Fort-Btraer. Feb. 21,1883. FOR SALE, Horse and Spring CartT^- Apply F. Connolly, Wellington-street. 1?OR SALE, a f-pring Cart Horse } thorouEh'y Btaunon and quiet.—Apply rhom»9 leafd-)o. Grey-street. liiOK SALE, a light Spring Cart, ajso~a' .' Hand Cart-— Apply j. Patterson, neit dale dcnla Hotel. - F~OR SALE a Bargain) — Beresford street: A new ana well-ilniehed Honse of r rooms; verandah, Venetian windows, water aid on. Aieally hanoome house. Instrncilooß to sell at once. Prior, only £130.—D. F. Evane, Satato Agent (aext Bank of Australasia). fiOR SALE, Dublin-street, NewtonTn new. convenient, ana well finished H-auso, jontslnlng S rooms and soullary, register srate )ven, cupboards, and wardrobe.—Price. fiiCO. ±ioara ana nusiaeace. poMFuRTaBLB APAKXMENXI3~to"r KJ Ladles during their accouchment; qulet iess and attention. Terms moderate.—Apply Vlrs Bpylo, Upper Quoon-street(3rdhouse above Heath's store). aOVJSRNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. 3oabd and Lodging 20s. per Week. jingle liooM 255. per Week. OLD CLDB PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE. Eden Crescent, Auokland. within ;hroo minutes, walk of the Railway Station, kvharf, Post offlco. Supremo Court-house, and Banks.—First-class Accommodation for Visi tors torn the Coast and Country Districts. Apart nonta en suite for Ladies and Families. Plunge wd Shower Baths. Letters and telegrams iddressed; o the Manager, Old Club Private Boarding House, Eden Crescent, Auckland, will :ecoivo prompt attention. ENT NO R HO U S~E Beaoh Roaj>, Dbvonpoht. A delightfully situated Marino Residence, jommanding an extensive view of the harbour, )ity, and suburbs; conveniently located between ;ho Victoria and Dovonport wharves. Every :omfort and convenience for visitors and board. Terms moderate. JNO. OWEN. Drapery. Sale of IJraperyJ AT j T. M'Masiee's, QUKBN STttEET. IT Is now many years afcoe T. ST. bold, a Clearing Salr, as ho Is nnwllllni; to advertise juoh without mating Substantial Keduotionii. me Object of this Sale Is lst. to clear out a lot of surplus stock—some ot which <s tOBFed ana ont of season— which will be almost given away. 2nd. To lessen his regular Btook—upon which liberal reduotlona will be made—in order to make room for a large lot o; new &ocidß | now on the way front London, This is a ohanoe seldom to be met with i!or securing Bargsioß in Drapery. For Prlco List, boo circular, or call and see the Btook. Halo to Commence on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12. T. M'Master, 252 QDKBN-ST., Opposite thb Market. 1 J Tenders. np O B D I L D E R IS. Tncdera will lie received up to noon on TUBS DAY, tbe 27th lnet for repairs to a house In Domain-1 tcees. Plans, &",, at our office,' Quean stroat. KDW. MAHONEY & SON. Archlteotg. mO CAKJfBJNTBRH. Tenders wJ'l be received up to 8 p.m. on MONDAY, the 20th iustzat. for the Erection of two Cottages in Howe-street (labour only). For plans, &c, apply to r _ meaioai- PERSONS Mlth Scdentai/ octnpationa shor d ÜB9 Mp- hi", fl Spt AliUeltuj of Fod&phyllnm, It w."' keep t ism In hoaltn, is.~ C. W. ooodt go. -W-JK7 ORMS in Children and others aro W TOtnnved and an effectual cure caused, lw Tiainl SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERSI. is^ap&^SoldbyJ. C. SHARLAND AND CO., opposite Post office.



1 Public Notices. irtOMMITTEE TO RECEIVE CONTRI \J BUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF SUF FERERS BY RECENT INUNDATIONS IN GERMANY. At an adjourned mooting of Citizens, held at tho German Consulate on Monday last, tho fol lowing Gentlemen were appointed a BELIEF FUND COMMITTEE, and empowered to re ceive Contributions for tho above charitable object: His Worship (J. McCOSH CLARK, Esq.), Mayor of Auckland. THOS. T. GAMBLE, Esq., Acting German Consul. G. W. GRIFFIN, Esq., United States Consul. F. KUMMER, Esq., Danish Consul. G. YON DER HEYDE, Esq. J. McK. GEDDES, ESQ. C. F. LUKS, Esq. FRED. PROEBSTEING, ESQ. BENJ. TONKS; Esq. G. SCHWARTZ KISSLING, Esq. R. BECK, ESQ. C. V. KRETSCHMAR, Esq. 0 T I C E. Mr T. TRAfrFORD, Sargcjn DriMs\ do.res to lifoi-n his Pfttlentcfr-Jthe wi'. reurnehls Pi...:/ i. <TO MOPROW. 22nd, as nan.-', ~XT O T 1 C U. WAITABEREf WEST HIGHWAY DISTBICT. All Owners of Dogs in the above district not having Collars, and Registered with a fee of 5s for each Dog, paid to the Registrar (Mr Walter Sisam) on or before the Ist day of March, will be proceeded against without further notice. JNO. SMITH, Chairman. _February_l7,lßß3; ARTILLERY BAND Moonlight *.x ---op'Bion to St. Heller's Bay To-monuw Hlght. _____ (TO THE NHABITANTS OF PAR. '• NBl1. T baz t i inform my Cusf liners, and thusa who have pstronl d me n bueiness that I havo sold the tame, with ihe Book lebtfl to MM KIUH ABU S. aRIBGS, wbocaiooeipt only will be a BQfDolent fl'Bcharnefor tho same, snd would iow thtnk tho3O who bo feiadly supporf jd him ia the PSBt' JOHN W. QKORGF. ZJtJ ITH respect to the above I bow notify V T fh&t I BhiU endeavour ti tho fatre, by supplying n art "tie ot the t" '.it qnr'lty at a re > Bonable rate, oombineii with pnnotnallty in at tention, endeavour to mp'lt a ehi^e of toe publotTadaofPnnoi; R , s BR , QK3 __ 1/TADAME POOLEY'S Jilementuy IVJL Vocal Ci«BB mnnti at Mendelssohn Villa, Vincent-street, on THUKSDaY kVENINGs. at 7.30. Ladles and gentlemen who desire f onnd elementary instruction in Sinking should infee appiioruim at onoo, bb the list mm t be olosed on 'lbureilay ErMilEg. 22nd tnst. Fee : ITalf a gainer per qnnrier, in a-i vanoe. OUGBS, COLDS, and LUt>G DISEASES are speedily cured by taking SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL.-Sold at. 2s. Cd. and 4s. Gd. a Bottle by SHARLAND AND CO., opposite Post-office. TfiRANK'S OYSTER AND SUPPEIt J KOO&iB hemoved to Darby-street. RAGS. RAGS,— The Auckland Bag Company, top of Lower Durham street, 1b prepared to glvo tbo highoit price for flrst olasj Rags; also, U a cash purchaser at highest ratea of a" old' aavan and Hopa. k REDUCTION la THE PRICE OV MILK.—The lats ralna bat'-ig improved the pnluraaei consequently we live a bitHr supply of milk. We, the uodeislgned, he.ijby give notic j ih»t ihe ro'iii rrlco of otr iVll'fc (for weekly P3ymen';)wj'\ be 4* per qowt for tha Autumn months, cimmenolcpr MONDAY, FICB. 26.--.S gnsii) AMBORY & BNOLISH, uevoDßfe D»lry; HARttIS & STRANGE, London Daliy, i? 1 6\t *O £10,000 LENT on Building ** Sl\™ Soolety principles, or on other terma to enit botrosrerß. Allotments bought and Houbcb built on wcolily payment Bjßtera. MortgaKea and loans negotiiteJ. Sea j Ist of Properties for s%le on 4th pas?o. Six per cent, allowed on money depoeited for Investment — C. WitMiMsoN, Land, HBtato. and Flnanoial Ageii and Valuator, 3.Vulcan Lane. FLEAS, and other Insect Pests, flee before SEGRETTI'S INSECT POWDER, the most effeotive known. Price, Is. 6d. a tin.— Colonial Agents: SHAELAND & CO., opposite Post-offlco. OURXICUHUKAL SOOIKTY. THE AUTOMS EXHIBITION or FLOWERS, FRUiTS, ANO VEGSTABLHS Will be htld in tha CHORAL HALL. OK THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 15th and 16th March, When CcHl&catts of Merit wl'l be Issued to all de.erviog Exhibits £" Jhear f j of tho Exhibition will be issued In a few dais T. If. CHKBSKMAN. Hoi. Sec YU L E r|l I D E. V Ii X JL I U B. A SPLENDID ANNUAL, Entirely Printed In Colours, with v i Original Bebies ot Piotui>is. Illustrating the SEVEN AGES OF MA», With which 1b Pressntc 1 a MIQNIFIOBNT COtOUBKD PIOTUPK FOR FRAMING, entlUed AfIHRISTHAS TTIRRANn Christmas Jcjrrand <Mn 17 x 27 inohc), Painted Bxpr«esi.yfoethb Pcblibhkp^by MIB3 ALICE HAVfiRS. This is the Prettiest of all the Christmas Pictdres. Price (Post Fr:e)-Two C?s) SmiLj«iQS. N. G. Lennox. IC3> Qpim . HMMT . -jM" O T 1 O E. BEKS WAXt"*BKKS WAX I Parohossa In any uuantlly for Cash. Buyers Of Kangaa and Mnntz Motal. Bavins pnrohassd In China a Finn Assort ment of Teas himself, JAMKS AH KEW oan sonfldently recommend them, and trusts that all his old Customers, and the Publto Ronorally, will avail themselves ot this splendid opportunity and oall early to buy his Superior Congou, Best Flavoured Kooloo, Shouohong, and various Mixed Teas, suited to every taitei He h«a also on hand Japansne Ware. Preserved Ginger, Crockery ware; Silka, Handkerchiefs, and other commodities too namerooe to mention. Note the AddreßS I— JAMK3 AH KEW ft: CO., 831. Qaten-Btteet. T> aTS I —When do rats cea^e to he rats ? X\) After a hearty meal off Sharland's. Pnospnoß Paste (they are then corpses) I— Sold by SHARLAND & CO., Shortland-atroet, for Is. a pot. W-OTICE UF KKMOVAI. THE NORTHERN BOOT AND SHOE MANU FACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED), In Removing to their New Factory and Offices at the Foot op Hobson-strbet, bei to thank their Customers for past support, and solicit a continuanco of the same; also to Inform the Trade generally that their New Premises, which are most commodious, convenient, and specially lighted, together with tho Ereotlon of additional improved Machinery and Motive Power, will enable them to manufacture Boots, Shoes, Uppers, &c, in tho very best stylo and workmanship. All orders by Post, Telegraph, or Telophone, will have tho beat despatch. Customers invited to select their purchases. $3r Noto New Address: LOWBR HOBSON STEEET, Next door to Gleeson'b. RH IN D L JS V, ' General Stohkkkbpkr & Provision Deat.br. College Road, Ponbonhv, Begs to call the attention ot the inhabitants ot Ponsonby «nd Dlntiicis to tils l.artre ann Vsiled s-tock and Goneral stores, lnclading IrontuonKery, BoUow-ware, Tinware, Harthen ware, Ob'na and Glace, A Larjca Asßor'inent of .Lacks. Hinges, Nails, and Carpenters1 Tooli always on hand. Linseed Oil, Paints, J£tc. LOWEST TOWN PRIOHS3 FOR OABH. f. -^r o t i v c. D. F. EVANS, ESTATE, HOOBK. AND LAND AIKNT, Hub RBMDVfiID to more CommoAiona and Con venient Omces on jiround floor, NKXT RANK OBf AUnTKibASic. QUKSN - BTRKHT. whore he will now bo pleasei to Bee any old laces. PROPHRTY owners wishing to soil, arera quested to for ward partlculjra as soon as con venient. PURCH A.9KUS are now on tho Increase, and tho demand for city properties IB greater, than the supply. Smsll ootUges noar Qaesn-itreat very much o&llod for. TO LRT.—Conldlet several Houses In cr near Queen-etreot. Kumeroufl enqalries au Q«y °AUOTIONKBB.~D. V. Evans Intsndg add'.ng thStof inot'oneer to hla weilest^bllehsd House «.?! li»nd Anenoy. Tue First Sale will take Sfal« eSly taVrV*. Thoae wißhing to Bell are waneswd to forward particulars as early as possible. New Arrivals, and those wishing to purchase are invited to oall and lngpect tho Lists at the LAND MART, . QUEKN-STRBET, Next Rank of Anatt-laMa. PROTECT YuulteELJ? FkOM Mob- QUITOESby ÜBing SHARLAND'S 1 KOMA, la.Gd. a bottle.-Sold by SUARLAND AND CO., opposite tho Post-office.



! Persona!. XS/HLL tbe Young Woman who called »T on Mrs h lotions. -Aberrrmnbie street last wea»-. about a aUuailjn, plc&aa oa'J aßata.' MARY, meet me at the Moonlight Ex« Qiiißlon Tc-mor.'ow Nigh*. MB C7IT AUMITAGE~SMiTH, Macqoarlo Ptrett, HjrdDey, plea:e ce'l on JaskEon and. Umieli, Kotl-3treet, Anckiand. I OHN NIUH6LSO"N7~abont 15 years of ** aga. !ef! Ma home In Sncrldan-aireot ou iririay i<3et. Br.d has not beon hearri at Blnoo. Tntßla to glv? uo:ioe that It anyrna In found natb luring him alter this date, an action atiaii at them niayba taken, ancHf snyotocan Rivo tnfotmition ot hia whereabouts they will bo regarded.—John JN'iciiOLßO'y, hertdan-Ft. .Lost and Founa; -| f\S KEWAItD.-Lost, a Spaniel Pup, JL yj 4 mombß old; dark brown colour, with while tip on breaoh; tip o( tall cut ott; answers to ths name of Pompey. The nbovo te ward will bo Bald to anrperto- returning the tanoo to O. Kecblo, Clueon-strcot Wharf. Any one detaining tho dos attor thla date will be prosecuted. QTrtAYBD, on Monday afternoonT a 0 Cockatoo, from Mrs. Lambuin's, Dun donald-atreet, Newton Road. Tho flwier will bo rewarded by returning tho same. FE W T 0 N HALL, A CO?JCBRT will be given In tho Newton Hal on MOND VY. February 26, at 8 p.m. Proceeds toward-f tho Debt on the Ktflphany Chnroh. Admleslon-ONE SHILLING. OONLIGHT EXCURSION-the la«t of the saason—To-morrow Nlaht, by the Arffllery Bind, to Bf. HelUer'B Bay. 7.30. Mcclesiastlcai. rfIHE MEETINGS OF THE GENERAL » ASSEMBLY of tho PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of Now Zealand -will be continued ia St. Andrew's Church THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock. Tho Deputies from tho Synod of Otago—Rev. Lindsay Mackie, Rev. J. ICirkland, and James Adam, Esq.—will address tho Assembly. DKESBYTKKIAa CHUKCH CONVERSAZIONE, In connection with the Mooting of tho GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ON FRIDAY, 23bd FEBRUARY, 18S3, at 7.30 p.m., in ,- ST. J.A ME S. HALL, When Addresses will bo delivered by Ministers from tho South and others, interspersed with Music by an efficient Choir. Tickets: Is Cd each. Packets of 4,55, may bo had from Messrs Chapman and Upton and Co., r from any Member of Committee. Shipping. JS&S^S. "RA.>qUE MARY ANN M^^fex J J^NMSON, l.jm tIMaRU. piisJSKiS' The above vessel now helnat BB*°"'""OS!"' ready to dlsoharje. Oonfigneea are requested to proftsnt bills of lading, end de livery ordere, without delay. All cargo irapofl- In? vessel's discharge will la stored at oon- Bigneo's risk and expense. Feb. 21,1883. M. NICCOL, Agent. rgkj. jy o t i c c. ACCOUNTS egalnst the St^S^Hl Barque QKONSVAKK muat ba ronaered In dnpllrato to tho undersigned by i p m. TO-MOBKOW. THE NEW ZKALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Goldminingr Notices. NEW CORBY GOLD MI \ ING COM PAftY (UMtTKLi). The Directors of. the abovo Company haro aoolden btforogoi-g to tto Fonlioto offer iha 3COO Un&Uottea -hsroi to Sh&reliolders in tho Oorby Gold Minlntt Company (Un'ted). on 3amo tornaß »s paid by Promoters, viz., Two . rshiiilr gn and Sizpencs (23 6 J) per Share. Applications for Bh»r?8 will ba received br A. Sauuders. Kfq., Kxchnngo, or at Compans's nfflco, Shortlsnd-strest. up to 2Cth intt,, when tho Usl: wiU be olosod, F. A. WHITB, teoretnty. Auckland. Bth Fobraary, 18S3. Auctions. TO- MO BROW. AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. FLOUR AND GRAIN. MESSES. HUNTEit & SOLAN «^ILL sell on the Railway Wharf,. g4 BAGS PRIME FOWL ■WHBAT y 22 TON 3 BRAN jg TOSS FIRSTCLASS FLOUR, Ex Mnry Ann AnnlSfOD. ~TE^UESDAY, MARCH 1, NOON. 10 BE SOLD BY AUCTION. PREEHOLU PROPERTIES. R. ARTHDB HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr Phillip Rosser. who is removing to tho country, to sell by public auction, at hia Estate, Land, and House Bale-rooniß (Arthur's Mart), Queen-street, ou Thursday, Starch Ist, at 12 o'clock noon, HIS CONVENIENTLY-SITUATED PRO PERTY, at the corner of Randolph and Glou :ester-streets, near to Newton Road. There ire 7 Good Allotments, a comfortable Dwelling iouso, with range, cupboards, a first-class well it water; a good garden, woli stocked with heavy-bearing fruit trees, well cultivated; a swo-stall Stable, Coach-house. &c. i WiU bo sold in lots to suit purchasers. Also, ~ PONSONBY ROAD-A well-situated Allot- ■ ment, commanding position, fine vieWvßofeet Erontago by a good dopth, fast-rising district, ocar to tho site for tramway terminus;- just beyond St. Stephen's Church. *■; :.■'.. BROWN-STREET, (off Ponsonby Road)-A i aewly-erectcd Dwelling-house, with Freehold Allotment, convenient and pleasantly situated, Cards to vio w theso Properties can bo obtained it tho ofllco of tho Auetioneere.4. ■ MOmDAY, FEBRUARY.26^ PAWNBROKER'S }&<s'4, R ART HUB,;".' QAVI *> G received instructions from Mr James Rae. will sell, at hia Mart on Monday, 26thinstant, ""• . on The following UNREDEEMED PLEDGE«! •' S To. 189, 22nd Slay, 1882, O.F. Gold Watch an"rf S. Albert; 686,11 th July, O.F. Gold Wateh??i? l2thMay O.F. Gold Watch; 132,6 th June D P Sold Watch and Gentleman's Amothisr TMnVT. iO sth May, O.F. Ladies' G Id iWatch - 795 2X& June, DC. Geneva: 765,27 th Juno, D.c! Geneva. )C9,sth July, D.C. Gensva; 127.15 th j u Tyn n Vn: Beneya: 112,17 th May. O.F.S. Watch -330 9-?h March,d.F.S.Watch;29l,2athJuly7u.c'SW^h 147, lßt August, D.CVGenova; 375.29thJu1y nj Seneva and Ladies' Gold Chain; 317 Hrfi'w' D.U.B. Watch; 918,6 th July, D.C.lGeneva ™& Silver Albert; 711, 23rd June. O/F C. «S? 21st June, O.F. Geneva; 179, 18th July DC* Geneva and Silver Albert; 701, 27th Juno no Brass Watch; 161, Bth August, DC! Gen?v«• 189, 9th August, D.C. GenHva,' iss \2oth TnfJ D.6. Verge! 128, Oth May, D.C Geneva-to 23rd June,D.C. Ladies' GmcvasfflfcaSfrS* D.C. Geneva; 121. 15th March, O.F Gennvn' 60, 12th July, D.C.S. WatcU: 513, 10th Anirn?/ Ladles' Silver Albert; 2i, 17th January Sr^ei' men Locket; 13, 10th July, Gold Albert- m 7th Joy, SUvcr Albert: 222, 21st July Snccimen Pendant and Silver Albert; 720, 2&d *June si Silver Ladles, Gold Nngget, Pin, Rinij, Pon'cil Case: 874, 9th January, Necklet and iocket" 703,5 th Apiil, Brooch and Earrings; 787, 28th June, Earrings and G. Stone; C 55. 12th April, G. Stone Earring and Lockot; 710,23 rd June, Lockot: 879, 2ith April, Earrings; 433, 31st July, i Dress Rings and Set Studs; 47i, Bth June, 2 Crosses and Locket; 135, 10th March, Gold Cross; 718, 23rd Juno, Specimen Brooch; 627,5 th April. Lad} 'a SilverAlbort and Locket, 671, 21st February, Earrings; 363,28 th July, Shell Earriogs; m, 3rd July, Earrings; 23, 3rd May, Brooch and Earrings; 136,16 th March, Gold Brooch; 137, 16th March, silver Mug: 213, 25th May, Brooch; 262, 26th May Jewel Brooch; fOl, 20th Apri . 2 Rings; 428, slh August, 2 Rings; 483 Bth August, Rin«;ls2 10th May, Drees Ring, Ladies pD.C.G. Wateli and Gold Albert ttM" u CLOTH ISG, ETC. 189 B'h Mo-ch. Beg con'iininir Cfothni • fi» Ista May. im. 3! yards Cl-.th ; 593, M h inenS' 1 oat and Trors^ra; C 69. Uti Ap.lt 3 vol» Bhaka Bp,-areand Album ; 483, 9,h in ?T8 iSi ooublo width OJolh ; i, 2r.d -May, lreadla »Jl In- Macrae 6 StJoks C)3i. 23rd June Sew!^ Mi-hine; 63J 17th Jpue.Wi F?rk, Bn^ atd Spoon ;E'6 H'Q Arg,n. Palt of Hb •'• 138,1-t >t)ii Masoniu Aprfa; SB 6th Mar 12 8p0.d% 12 Piattd Koms; 755 26?h Jv i" Book jrw. Aj«. Fletcher's JJerotlonO'; 151 Mth Ma-, Galv£r*oßatte y ;?-. 3rdM»r Be jk 1«, 17th Ju-", Dreea Pices; m, I* Ap-ub 3 Drasa Pieces: 2»«, 2J-.t Ju'y. DreasFit3e% lHhJuly.bnas; 17. 11th Jc'r, JBl't DrirsKl • 41!", 6ih Ji. is, 2 Dic:i P.t !* 3 : 710. 15th Apr • Rtolnj Habu mew); f92 3 i July. Dtjss Piece: 91? ifad entem: .r, Blsrk V*jn (new): Sfl 2lt.i fcrept vnoer, D. f, f"!, "ilt feViirt; 110, 27t? Sepiembar, Drers Pa ?i an'l J«o-.3t; 181, ISth Septemt:r. Dres9; HO other Hr.es, cainp.la'ntr BHakets, Shee'3, liiby L!nen, Hard we re. Carpenters' 3 oole. (Continued on Fourth Page.J