The Govornmest and Hygiene. , Tho Government of the country takes quite a paternal interest in improv ing the condition and health of the people. Boards of health have been estab lished throughout the country, with a central board at the capital, and effective means are taken by them to prevent the ravages of any epidemic, besides attending to general matters of sanitation. A com pulsory system of vaccination was adopted 45 years ago, and since then the Japanese have been almost entirely free from small-pox, which was formerly a ter rible scourge. Many of the older people have their faces pock-pitted, but among the younger generation such facial disfigurement is uncommon. Leprosy has obtained a foothold in the country, but the Japanese are far less subject to it than their congeners, the Chinese, whose un cleanly habits and unvaried diet make them cosy victims to such a complaint. Religion, Music, and Literature. The nominal religion of the Japanese is Buddhism, but it is now long since it has been disestablished. There is now no State church in Japan, the power of the priests has greatly diminished, and the people as a body take very little in terest in religious matters. The educated classes, however, almost without any ex ception are pronounced materialists, and re fard all forms of religion as superstition, hey keep themselves well abreast of the scientific and philosophical literature of the age, and are extremely well acquainted with the works of John Stewart Mill, Jeremy Bentham, Herbert Spencer, Darwin, Huxley, and Tyndall, whose writings have been translated, and whoso repute is very great throughout the country. They regard Darwin with the highest admiration, and many of them are ardent believers in the doctrine of evolution. The Japanese, although readily adapting themselves to all other European usages and tastes, have not been able to enthuse " worth a cent." over Euro pean opera or European music generally. Their idea of music, differs ns essentially from thosewhieh obtain in the Western world as do their standards of beauty from ours. Thoy have a great variety of musical instru ments with untranslatable names, amongst which a kind of piano, a three-stringed Euitar, and a species of clarionet appear to imd the moßt favour. Some of the naval and military bands, however, have been trained to a knowledge of European music, andean discourso marches and dance music creditably. Chinese is the classical litera ture of the country, and the works of Chinese moralists—Confucious and Laot-e —are held in the highest esteem and veneration. The Japanese havo, how ever, an extensive literature of their own, in which works of fiction play a leading part. They have several large public libraries, and the production of native bcoks seems to be on tlie increase, most of them being very tastefully illustrated. The doctor assured lis that to the Japanese the acquisition of a knowledge of the Chinese language was a far harder task than the learning of English, French, or German. The similarity of the Chinese characters to 'their own, of course, was ono advantage, hut the difficulty lay in the pronunciation, Vhieh was ontirely different in stylo and 'character from that of the Japanese. The drama was established in Japan, und native works wero frequently produced, the performances, however, being more toler able than those of the Chinese, which fre quently extended over a week or two for the production of one play. Medicine. The doctor inquired with a good deal of eagerness if there were any homceopathists located in New Zealand, and asked if that system of treatment found favour amongst the, people. Upon being assured that there were many medical practition ers who followed that system, he expressed greatcontempt fori., sayingthat the homceo pathic and Chinese systems of treating disease are much the same. He thought they were both far behind the march, of medical science. There was a very effective 6ystem of training young men to a medical career. They haa to pass severe examina tions, show their qualification for tho pro fession, and give evidence of a knowledge of European medical Bcience. Our report of the remainder of tho in terview is unavoidably held over until to morrow.

FIJI NEWS.

[per s.s. tenguin.]

Eetdrns to hand of the transactions of labour vessels during the season 1883 show that 17 vessels were engaged in tho trade. These made 32 voyages, introducing into Eiji 2,213 labourers, and returning to their homes 1,339 expireed men. The Government are calling tenders for the erection of buildings for the reception of 1,200 Coolie labourers engaged in Cal cutta for Fiji. St. Patrick's Day passed in Suva almost without recognition. One gentleman, and one only, was seen with a small piece of green ribbon in his button-hole. So little was known, however, of the day nnd occa sion that he was asked by several acquaint ances when he hod joined the Blue Ribbon Army. The "Fiji Times" reports that, on the 10th instant, Mr Small's cutter Nympb, while sailing from Nairai to Levuka, picked up a Eijian who, with three companions, had been capsized from their boat on the previous evening. He^had been swimming all night. Two of his com panions have since turned up, having swam back to Nairai, and thenc^obtaineda passage to Levuka. Tho fourth is missing, and is supposed to be drowned. Capt. Frost.of the Blue Bell communicates the following strange tale of the sea. Mr Gray, of Futuna, has reported to him that part of a large ship has washed up on the south side of the small island of Alofa, lying to the south - east of Futuna and separated from it only by a nar row strait. Tho wreckage, consisting of about 40 feet in length of the midship, may be vaguely guessed at from the fact that in the section washed up there are 37 planks 9in by 4_in.; that is nearly 8 feet high of straight side planking without sign of bul wark or bilge. This has on it closely-placed timbers 12in. by 12in„ and these are broken off short, none of them being Gin. l.nger than another. All the timber in planks and frame is of pine, and tho bolts are com position. The wreckage washed up about two u-oiitb.3 ago.

Mr W. R. Miller, formerly of Nadi, has been making himself unenviably notorious in New Zealand. An Auckland man down by the steamer Penguin says:—"lf the Aucklanders could get him back they would lynch him."—Fiji "Times. News ia to hand (says the Fiji "Times of March 19) of the loss of the schooner Tasman, Doughty master, on her way up from Yasawas. The vessel was stranded off the Bo coast, and after the master had succeeded in getting her off, she went down in deep water. She had about ten tons of copra for the Government on board. All hands reached shore safely.

MR MITCHELSON AND THE NORTH ISLAND TRUNK RAILWAY.

Most people will be glad to hear that the Hon. E. Mitchelson has decided to inspect personally the various lines surveyed for the Taranaki-Auckland Railway. Writing from Wellington on March 11th, he informs us ("Northern Advocate") "that he ex pects to bo leaving there in a few weeks for Auckland, travelling overland by the various lines that have been surveyed for the Taranaki-Auckland Railway.' Mr Mit chelson shows his thoroughness of purposein anything he touches, and Auckland people generally will be delighted to find him taking this matter in hand in a determined and practical manner, especially now that a portion of tho Southern press are advocat ion no more borrowing, a cry which we in terpret to mean that the colony should not borrow the million authorised for the Tara naki-Auckland Railway. As our Southern friends ore prepared to make a great sacri fice, as exemplified in the agitation now going on in Canterbury re new railway tariff, the suggestion comes with exquisite taste from them.

The Onehunga Licensing Commissioners met at noon to-day for the purpose of electing a chairman, when Mr A, Dunwoodie was unanimously chosen. An application for a conditional license for the publican 3 booth at the Onehunga races on Saturday next was made by Mr R. Webb, and re fused, the grounds of tbe refusal being that it was neither a public-holiday nor a: public race meeting. ) "They tell me Mr Brown has a great ear for music," said Fendersor.. "Yes," re plied Foi'g, "I knew he had a great ear two of them, in fact, but! did not know they were for music. I supposed they were for brushing flies off the top of his head. " No more of the fruit, but a little more of the juice, if you pleas*)," said the tem perance advocate when the hostess asked him to have another dish of preserves— brandied peaches. \

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE.-COPYRIGHT.

[reoter's telegrams.]

London, March 25.—1 n the House of Cimmons to-day, Lord Edmund Fitz miuriee, Foreign Under-Secretary, in reply ti inquiries on the subject of the announce ment of the intended movement of British troops from Souakim to Tamonit, stated that General Graham's object was to dis perse the rebels, who are still in the neigh bourhood of Souakim, and open the road from that place to Berber through districts occupied by friendly tribes. Electoral Reform In England. The Electoral Reform Bill is now undor consideration in the House of Commons. On the motion for the second reading last night, Lord John Manners introduced tho amendment of which he gave notice on the 4th inst., setting forth that the proposed reform was inacceptahle without a bill for the redistribution of seats. A debate was commenced on the motion, and lasted throughout the sitting. The House is ex pected to divide on the amendment early next week.

[special to press association.]

(Received March 26th, 1.15 p.m.) New Steamer for Calcutta and Melbourne Trade.

London, March 25th.—Messrs Archibald Currie & Company's new steamer, Buce phalus, built for the Calcutta and Mel bourne trade, haa been tried at Middles bro', and averaged 12 knots. She sails for Calcutta in April.

AUSTRALIAN.

Now South Wales and Federation,

Sydney, this day.—ln the Legislative Assembly last night a motion was passed to the effect that before any bill for the con stitution of the Federal Council for Austra lia is passed into law by the Imperial Parlia- ment, such measure must be submitted to the Parliament of this colony. Proposed Sculling Match. Sydney, March2s.—Hanlan, the Canadian oarsman, will shortly be matched against a colonial scullor for f 1,000 a-side. It is probable that Beach will represent the colony, and that the match will bo rowed on the Nepean 1-tiver,

TELEGRAMS.

(l-ER PRESS ASSOCIATION,}

Napiei . this day.—An influential depu tation waited on Mr J. D. Ormond to day, and presented him With a requisition to stand for tho representation of Napier at next general elections. The requisition was signed by ovor 100 electors. Mr Ormond expressed gratification at being asked to come forward, and said ho should not have re-entered public life unless bo could rep resent a constituency with whoso interests his own wero bound,

Wellington, this day.—At the Magis trate's Court this morning, tho Wellington dentists proceeded against Dr. Sinclair, a surgeon dentist now proceeding through tho colony, on the ground that lie was not spe cially qualified under the Dentists Act of 1880. Defendant's counsel asked for a re mand, but this was opposed on behalf of plaintiffs, who said that since the informa tion had been laid Dr. Sinclair had lodged diplomas with the Registrar-General, under which he could be duly regi-tcrad, and they were quite willing to withdraw the infor mation if Dr. Sincle.lr would pay costs. This was ultimately decided on.

A deputation from the Chamber of Com merce interviewed tho Premier this morning protesting against the diversion of a portion of the new post and telegraph offico for the use of the Customs Department. Major Atkinson promised full consideration of the question, and said he would ascertain if tho ground floor of the building cculd be left in the undisturbed possession of the Post and Telegraph Department.

Dunedin, this day.—Tho Ocean Beach Domain Board to day resolved to consider the continuance of tho arrangementbotweon the.Government and the Harbour Board for tho removal of sand from tho sand-hills upon equitable terms. Dunedin, ithis day.—The Famenoth has arrived from London. All woll.

LICENSING ELECTION PETITIONS.

City North,

Yesterday hearing of the petitions of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, under the Regulation of Local Elections Act, against the eloction of Licensing Benches for certain licensingdistricts in and about Auolc land was commenced before Mr H. G. S. Smith, R.M. Messrs E. and S. Hesketh ap peared for the petitioners ; Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the acting committees repre senting the temperance societies j Mr T. Cotter appeared to watch the case on be half of the Mayor and Corporation of Auckland as having the control of the Regulation of Local Elections Act. Mr Cooper took exception to the hear ing of the petition till the charges were stated with greater particularity. Intimidation, for instance, was alleged, but it was not stated where or by whom.—Mr E. Hesketh said if the allegations in the first five paragraphs of the petition were proved, the eleotion must be declared void. After referring to the alleged irregulari» ties, he said if it could be shown that these irregularities took place, the Court would have to say whether they defeated the fair ness of the election, and if the allegations of the other paragraphs were proved, then there could be little doubt as to the result. Tho petitioners would bo able to show that these nominations wero informal. — Tho Returning Officer (Mr Ridings) was then examined at length. He said the nomination took place, at the City Council building. That is in the East Ward, and not in the North Ward... The ordinary notices were given. Witness supervised the eleotion, which afterwards was held. Witness posted the names of the candidates outside the place of nomination. That was also in the East Ward. There was one person's name posted who was*not a candidate, Mr Can', Witness appointed Mr Henry Pollard to be his deputy.— Further evidence was taken on para graphs 1, 6, and 7, of the petition, which are as follows :—(1) That notice of the time and place of the said election and the situation of the polling booths was not given within the time and in the manner required by " The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876." (6) That the Returning Officer for the said district was not able to fulfil the duties of his office as such Returning Officer at the said election, and he did not appoint any substitute to attend the said election for him. (7) That the said election was held and conducted from tho commencement of the voting to the closing of the same with out there boing present any Returning Officer or his substitute.—Counsel were then heard, and His Worship said he would take time to consider the arguments. The Court then adjourned till Friday, when the petitions from City East, Auckland South, Karangahape, and Ponsonby will be taken.

The ordinary meeting of the Parnell Borough Council was held on Monday even ing, but the business was of an unimportant character. The committee was authorised to employ a ranger to keep the streets clear of cattle. Further information was ordered to be obtained in reference to the proposed removal of the railway station.

The Minnie Casey wil leave for Otamatea in placo of the Kina on Friday. Passen gers go by the 7.15 a.m. train from Auck land.

The monthly meeting of the Grammar School Board of Governors was held yester day afternoon, Sir G M. O'Rorke (Chair man), Colonel Haultoin, Roy. C. M. Nelson, and Messrs Dargaville, Tole, and Msc kechnie being present. A suggestion from the Headmaster to erect a luncheon-room for the boys was deferred, and a Committee was appointed to select and order books for prizes. It was reported that the lower forms were so full that further admissions would be decidedly injurious and Messrs Dargaville. Tole and Mackechme were do r^.td to ascertain what was best to be done in the matter. The m , ><'v ion for a room kn- the short-hand clu* fof two pupiU) w« refused, ™f*™™%* of Uv Boak a.- elocution maiter weio a_ r-lined The Boarding-house Committee ro- Sried in favour of the site in.Park B-j, containing three acres of leasehold, but fte final consideration was deferred. It WM resolved that the following days should be holidays at the school:- Anniversary Day, St. Patrick's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, St. George's Day, Queen s Birth day, Prince of Wales' Birthday, and bt. Andrew's Day.

FIRE IN VICTORIA-ST.

The Aurora Hotel Partially

Destroyed.

Narrow Escape of tho Blook,—lnsurances, £2,400.

Considerable excitement was caused in town this afternoon by an alarm of fire, which was taken up by the various bells and continued for some time. No difficulty was experienced in discovering the cause of the alarm. Dense volume, of smoke ascended from tho direction of Chapel street, and on arriving in that neighbourhood it was found that the Aurora Hotel was on fire. The flames had not at that time broken through tho roof, but smoke was issuing from the various apertures, thus giving strength to the im pression that the fire had obtained a firm hold. A crowd began to assemble very speedily, and the burning building was soon surrounded by an immense throng of persons, the majority of whom appeared to have been attracted from their business in town by the ringing of the bells and the desire to Witness tho conflagration. A Narrow Escape. When tho first half-dozen neighbours arrived on the scene, they wero astonished to observo the female cook of the hotel, a woman named Jane Ken nedy, at one of the upstairs wlhdows. Her exit by tho ordinary means appeared to have been cut off, and she was calling for help. Mr Bell, butcher, and several other persons obtained a ladder, and it having been placed underneath the window, shemade her escape by this means. Had the assistance not reached her when it did, there is but little doubt that sho would have been suffocated by the dense Bmoke. She ex plained to her rescuers that when the alarm was given she had gone upstairs with the object of getting her clothes and effects, and that she was then unable to return as she had gone. Her property was allowed to remain behind her. The Firo Brigade on tho Scone. The Fire Brigade arrived on the scene within a few minutes of the first alarm, and at this time both smoke fthd flame were mak ing their appearance through tho roof. It could easily be seen that the firo hud broken out on the first floor, and apparently in one of the bedroo-n- facing Chapel - street. Leads of hose Wero carried through an upper window on tho Chapel - street side, and through tho hall entrance in Victoria-street. Some difficulty was ex perienced in getting to tlie seat of the fire and to assist the object in view sheets of lion wore torn off. The effect of the stream of water was soon apparent, and the volumes of smoke gradually diminished in density, or changod into cloud. Uf stoam. kockloss Conduct. It was not difficult to see that the firo would be speedily extinguished, and orders woro given that nothiag in tho shape if furnituro or other good* should bo re moved from tho hotel. Tlioao commands were, however, wholly disregarded, and constant vigilanco on tho part of Super intendant Hughes and tho polico was necessary to prevent the usual wholosulo destruction of property caused by irrespon sible persons throwing articles from Up stairs windows. At one timo several porsOns, adorned with pocket-handkerchiefs on their arms, \\ ero discovered passing things out of an up-etatrs window in tho boarding portion of tbo promises. They wero ordered out of the place, but again and again interference was found necessary to prevent similar reck less conduct. Firo Undor Control. The firo was undor control very soon after the arrival of tho Brigade. There was no hitch whatever so far as water was concerned, the prossuro being good, and tho connections speedily mado. Consider ing the difficulties attending their operations, the Brigade worked smartly and well, Tho branchmen followed up their advantage, and the leads being taken upstairs, every vestigo of burn ing wood was soon thoroughly saturated With water. The Damage. An itiAeßtigaticn of tho damapo showed that it was very extensive* and cortainly much tnore so than would, be imagined by a glance from tho outnlde. 9?he fire Was confined to what is known as tho old part of tho hotel above the bar, but this is completely gutted. Tho whole of the interior of tho first and second floors may be said to be burnt out, and there can bo but littlo donbt that at least the greater portion of tho hotel will require to bo re-constructed. Origin UnltnOWS. Nothing li known concerning the origin of the fire." The outbreak occurred in No. 7 bedroom upstairs, in which thero ore said to be seven bods. It was occupied by John Quinn, a lodaer, and it was at first supposed that he had been smoking in bed. No other rekson for the presence of fire could be assigned, seeing that there is not a single fire-placo in this portion of the premises. He, howerer, denied that lie was iti his bed-room after seven o'clock this morning. When the firo broke out, ho was in the billiard-room, and asleep. The incipient fire must have been smouldering some considerable time, as more than an hour previously Mary Bras lan, a domestic servant in the hotel, 'told Sarah Lynch, a little girl, that she could smell fire somewhere. She was in Qulnn's bedroom at 11.30 a.m., and made the bed, but thore was no appearance of fire then.

Discovery of the Fire. It "would appear that the discovery'of the outbreak wns made by Mary Braslan. She was in the passage upstairs when she saw smoke und rite coming through the top of the wall of Quinn's room, She screamed out, and Mr Lynch, the proprietor, who was downstairs, enme ninning up and opened tho door. The fire burst out in his face, and both he and tho girl beat a precipitate retract. No one appears to have been on the first floor where the fire occurred for some time previous te the outbreak, with the ex ception of tho servant and Mr Lynch. The latter went to his bedroom to chango his hat about twenty minutes previously, and saw no sign of fire then," - - ■ The police under Sergeant Gamble, Detec' fives Walker and Twohey, ond the Salvage Corps and others, were present, and lent assistance during the progress of the con flagration. Insurances. Tho hotel is owned by Messrs Brown, Campbell, and Co., and they have the place' insured in the Now Zealand Office as foi- , lows:'— Building, £1,500; stock, £250; furniture, £500 ; billiard table, fl50; total, £2,400. Of this amount, £1,400 is re-insured in variouß offices. The portion of the build ing destroyed is covered by £400 in the New Zealand, of which £150 is re-insured in the South British.

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF PATRICK GIBBONS.

An inquest was hold this afternoon at Gloeson's Hotel, before Dr. Philson coroner, and; a jury (Mr Thomas Brown, foreman), on the body of I'atrick Gibbons, who was found dead yester day morning at St Jacob's ladder. Sergeant McMobon represented the police. The jury having viewed the body, tho following witnesses were examined. John Pittdoposod that he was a gum digger, reaModat WairoaNorth, knew ihedeceaßed, also a gunidigger; thoy had been working together at Taupaki; laßt saw him alivo on Tue-day morning (yesterday), about 6.30; ho was about JO; 3_e and deceased were going up the steps of "Jacob's ladder;" when about thirty foet from, the top he saw Gibbons sittiug on a step; thinking he was unwell ho wont to mm and shook him ; he appeared to be in a partly unconscious state, or muddled through drink; he said: "Paddy.got up;" ho replied: ''lam very weak, leave me alone; ho tried to rat him up, but could net. by himself. A young man who was coming down the steps rendered assistance, and together they carried Gibbous to thn top of the ladder and sat him on the grass by the fence. He seemed to have lost the use of his legs nnd could not sit on tho form. He made no-complaint, but groaned slightly. Hothoughthowuscxhausted for w_nt of pr. per iiouri hrarnt A young woman c.mc up and sa*d she wi.nld tret him a cup of tea. Mrs JlcLtOd br.u,fht it. tut be could not uko it Ho appeared . i king, anrt foil b.ok dead. He reported the matter .o tlio police. On Monday he saw deceased near the Walte mata. Asked him if he had been drinking. He replied no. The constable brought the handcart, and the body was removed to tho morgue, where thejury havo soon It Mrs McLeod, Sergeant Mahoa, and Dr. Honeyman having given evidence, tho jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

The amalgam returns from Te Aroha for lost week are :—New Find, 10 head, 243 duifccs ; Colonist. 20 brad, 360 ounces ; Premier, 3 head. S3-J ounces. Total, (ISO! ounces. A t-l.'.f-.nic Message was received from Tiritiri this afternoon stating that a large three-masted .teamer, barque-rigged, was coming in. She will probably prove to be the Explorer from tho South Sea Islands. During eleven months of last year the old country received from Australasia wool, corn, tallow, copper, and hides valued at £21,098,860. In return we received goods valued at £13,733,522.



(BY CABLE-COPYRIIi-^.u t: *«V — (reuters OABLEOBAMS.) >. ( The Kobcllion Spreadlng-Khartoum still Isolated. Caibo, March 24. Telegram- to hand from Berbor state that the disaffection among the Arabs between that town and Shendy is rapidly increasing, southward „„ 1 it f ti,-. iribe- to the of 1, hn „. in onen revolt. Fears are Berlvrnw now movement may oon onfPrtn,n^ "V"* pflhtv 0 { the parrison *"T-Tv.-. v of Khartoum will bo -,-,^l inlinViifnuts ot ieo"nrdiscd. .. . v Vft flow, hn^ rot rPi-V^-n r™4n| +l,p n+fnnl. M-l,!cb Oordon Pn=*-- ln+*«rtpfl fo mnltn unon the robe's on tbo Ifitb inst-nnt. t ßecjived March 21—12.30 p m.) Movement of G_n«wi_l G-'aHom. Cairo. -NTnrcli 25. |j|Latfist d°spntches from Souakim sta<e that General Graham has started with hifi staff for Tamonit. with the object of fnrm intj plans for projected operations in that oiiarter against the rebels under Ofsirinn Digna. ..-,.. . imm . bunted. W" ANTED, a lirst-class Carpenter for the country; wages, lis per day.—Apply P. Gleeson, Customs-street West. W' ANTED.T Young. Man to milk and make himself useful.—Apply to Wm. Nichillß,D__rymon, Ellerslie "WT ANTED, 2 Dry Stone-wallers.—Apply VV on the Works, Syinondß-Btroct. WANTED, an Improver to the Drapery business: sis., a well-educated Youth as Apprentice.—Apply in own handwriting, stat ing age, to " Draper," Star Office. W-" ANTED, an Improver for theCabinet making.-0. A. Hei-og, West Queen-st. TTT ANTED, a respectable Boy for a V V Solicitor's Ofllcc.-Apply at Stak Office. WANTED, a Boy for the Boot Trtvdei -Apply Choap Boot & Shoo Ware house, 42, Victoria-street. "ANTED, a Boy about 14.-Apply at onco Railway Tea Mart, Mount Edon Roadj WANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply J. White, Tailor, Victoria-street (late White and Watkinson). TITANTED, Two Lads at Glodhill's T ? Coi-diul Factory. Wellesley-street. ANTED, by a competent person, a Situation its Dressmaker. Country pre ferred.—Address X. V.Z., Letter-box, Symonds sti'eet. ANTED, Oh experienced Milliner.— Apply tho Misses MoLuußhlin, Short lqnd-street. • ANTED, a good Cook and Laundress. ltofcreiicis reo_uired. — Apply in the forenoon or after G p.m to Mrs Ware, Brighton Bond, Renniiira. ANTED, a Cook and Laundress. Ucforonccs requlrod.—Apply Mrs Ire ltuiil Jlulnu) Court, Parnell. "%Ii7"ANTED, a good General Servant.— VV Apply Mrs Gulliver, JerVolo Road, Ponsonby. VSTAKTED, aGoneral Servant; one that VV can do plain cooking; good references. —Apply Ponsonby Road, next door to Robson, Draper. W ANTED, at onco, respectablo Young Woman as Sorvant; small family.— Apply, after C p.m., to Mrs Halg, Grafton Road (nearly opposite Store). WANTED, a Girl about 1(1 as domestic help-Apply by letter to "RO.,"Star Office WANTED, a tidy Girl about 17, to as sist in housework.—Apply corner of Pon sonby and Angclsca-strcota, TIT ANTED, Girl, for few houl'S in after- VV- noon, to tturso tt chiid.-Applv Mrs F. C. sharlacd; Symonda-street, opilosite Grammar SchOoL ; 17S7"ANTED, tho Working Men to Ro- VV member that tho SSalo of Well Pork Allotments takes placo nt It. C. Greenwood s Mart, 129, Quecn-streot, on Thursday, 27th in stant, at noon. \I[TAKTED, good Milch Cow; must be VV quiet.—Apply Thos. GoudlcCholtenham, North Shotfe; ,' WANTED, by a lady, Pupils for Draw ing Lessons. Torms, 15s por quarter.— For address, apply nt Mrs Whitoombo 8 Registry Offlco. "VI7"ANTED, a Partner with £300 to join V? a Business established for 4 years. This Is an eligible opening for an cnergetlo man. who can either tako the inside or outsido depart ment. Principals only need apply.to J. R. Randorson, Financial Agent, Moroantilo Cham bors. ........ r - Y\7 ANTED, Two or Three Good Dairies VV of Fresh Butter and Eggs; highest o.arkot price givon.-Walter L. Prime. Family Grocer, NelVton, _^ WANTED —Whon you ore In Hobson stroot cull and sco tlie large and choice stock of Mosglel TwoodS just qpanod for the coming season, at Munro and Mullgan 8. ANTED, the Ladles to know that Mnuro andMUllgon's Mlillnory Depart ment Is now repleto with all the latest English and French novelties for tho presont season. W ANTED.— Do you want Money on Freehold, Personal, or othorseourity %- Apply to J. R. Randorson, Mercantile Cliambon. BlUsdiscounted. _. ANTED. Two or Three Boarders; torms, 178 per week.—Apply W. Gadd'u Frtiit DepCt, Victoria-street, WANTED, 2 Furnished Rooms ; neigh bourhood of Parnell or Newmnrket preferred,—W. 11. Mason, RUssoll-stl'oot, Par noll. ANTED, by Young Man, Bedroom and Breakfast; pormanent; tormtf mado; quietplqoo.—Q.M., STAR.Qfllco. WANTED, in tho lower end of Quoen stroot or near tho Wharf, a Shop and promises suitable for a Confectionery and Dining-rooms.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agenta, Fort-street ___^ WANTED, to Rent a House containing 8 or 9 rooms, withih 20 minutes' walk of tlio city.-Address, stating terms, to J.S., Box 305, Post-ofllce, Auckland, ANTED TO PURCHASE, Small Allotment; sea view pl-eforrod. Must bo cheap.—T.D., Devouport Post-ofllco. WANTED to Purchase, for cosh, a House and foH- acreß of Land attachod, within caSv distonee of Auckland.—Full parti culars, with lowest prico, to Suburban, STAB Odicc IJ Auckliind I____1____ ■\T7"ANTED to Sell, Ling Fish.—Raw's, V T Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN. Drum-and-Fife BandßenotltEntortainmontTo-morrow Night, in Choral Hall. ■. WANTED KNOWN, that the Sale of Well Park, Allotments takes place at R. C. Greenwood's Mart, 129, Queen-Streot, on Thursday, 27th instant, at noon. UT"ANTED KNOWN, a 3s 6d Tweed VV Hat for is 6d at Brown's Cash Solo, Parnell. - WANTED SEEN, by all buyers of Jowellerv, Charles Kelsoy & Co.'s Stock of Real Silver and Real Gold Jowollory (no imitations kept).—Charles Kelsoy and Co. 120' Qaecn-streel. , ANTED KNOWN—Partington and Kinsey, Photograpers, foot of Grey street—Prices: Cards, 10s half-dozen; 15s per dozen. Cabinets, 20s per half-dozen; 30s per dozen. All photographs highly enamelled. WANTED KNOWN.—Charles Kelsey and Co. make a specialty of Jewellery by confining themselves entirely to Real Gold and Real Silver. They keep no ImHatlons.— Charles Kelsoy and Co., 120. Queen-fljgWt. WANTED KNOWN—"The Rescue of Harry Gray" will be performed In the Choral HaJl on Thursday next. Reader—Mr T. Spurgeon. . . WAITED KNOWN, Seal Muff Bags (largo assortment, at Charles Kelsoy and Co.'b, 120, Queen-street, WANTED KNOWN-That the balance of Men's and Boys' Clothing that was not sold at auction can now be had at auction prices at the Now Zealand Twoed Company, Shortland-street, late Mr Hampton's.—Joseph Moses', Manager. WANTED KNOWN—To be Sold Cheap at Auston's Furniture Shop, 310, Uppor Queen-street. Good Singlo Mattrasses (new), 9s; I louble, ISs; Singlo Bedsteads, 10s; Double, 20s; New and Second-hand Saucopans, Boilers, Washstands, Tables. Children's Cots, and All Kinds of Household Furniture at Lowest Prices at Austen's, 310, Upper Queen-street. TTT ANTED KNOWN, JUST UNPACKED AT GOODSON'S T ONDON A RCADE, OODSON'S M)NDON -«-RCADE, Sterlino Gold . and Silver Watches and Jewkllerv. Sheffield Cutlery (specially Manufactured and Stamped, "The London Arcado'V Tea Tbay3, Waiters &c. (cheap), ' :' More Novel ics iv Japanese Goons, Terra Cottaware and Figures, Majolica ware (somo lovely goods). Plush Brackets and Photo. Frames . Mospbl Steamboats and Enoixes Ashanteu lla.-_-Tow_s. CON.:'ANT MOV-LT'.N- !i-!>'i: K-S'.-Kf.'Kl'. CO.NK-l_.K- NO\'i_LTCK_ !1!'...V1J t:KU"-'l '' . The ordiaery Sto-.-k is a> c-«iiii*:<!huii.:vo uhc oxtensivc, it will v.i-1 repu; an jnim'kc- TION, Which WOCOBDJALt. INVITC. ' THE PLACE IN AUCKLAND FOI. SELECTING A PRESENT, AND AT WELLINGTON asd CHRISTCHUROH.



' MlscfeUaneous Wanteds. a MODERATELY -EDUCATED TI , MMdie^Bed Man (widower), stricUy ter- J SeeksTsituation; is handy about a = A tfS to gardening or anything else; a 'I A TUKtf is the main objoc^ wagesi a J €tnted. IMir'Vtlon.-Apply to "N.P.. 12, shers, Coat Hands,. — , . — J : -ROOT TRADE.-^ MAN ft • Jt> Hands; also. ReapeclSSf^Hinl 'l i Parker, Green, and Co., London _. J Wakefleld-street aI CARDINALS' MARCH.—Copies m% I H had at Eady's Music Warehouse. Queen-st. 1 HORAL HALL, To-morrow Night i " Rescue of Harry Gray." Mr Spurgeon, Band of Hope Union Choir and Drum-and-Fifo Band, PHOTOGRAPHY.— Wanted, Retoucher, at once. Lady preferred,—Apply Stab OffleCi ....... ___ , E'IfPECTABLE yotiii^ ""Mdn *ari"& Boovd, etci, in Private family. Single bodrooih arid bath. Terms must be moderate. —Apply, with particulars, R.G.J., Stab Offlco: " fTIHE OLD LAND AND THE NEW"— X New Song, this day ttt all Music-sellers. TO PRINTERS.—Wanted, a Steady Young Compositor Or Good Turnover; open till 20th Muroh.-Apply W. S. PUlford, Advertising BUreAu, Shortland-street, Auck lalidi A UCKLAND CLOTHING MANUFAO /*. TURi-fG .COMPANY, CustomS^street;— Wanted, Boveral Bmart Girls as Machinists, Improvers, and Apprentices. TO BUTCHERS.-Wanted, a Young Man, to uiake hiriiSclt Useful; must be used to tho trade.—J. Fbss and Co, Queon atreet. THE AUVERTISER, who. has had 20 years' practical experience in all kinds of Public Works, RoadSui-veying, Stone Quarries, Streets: Retaining Wills, Wat.r Wtirks, Rail ways, Docks, Sec., oirors his Bervices in aijy part of tho L'blotijr. — Apply to Aspthall, Uniori- Btreet, Aucklarid. PARTNER Wanted to join Advertiser in Fishing ahd Oyster Business; gbod profits; small capital only rbqiiired. — Orient, St Ar Office. ■ TO SHIPWRIGHTS AND OTHERS.- Wanted to Sell, four Kauri Spars, GO feet long, 18x1- inches, nearly all heart — John Sheehan, Dargaville.. . ' WA Nf E D KNOW N," THE DEPOT' FOR HOP BiTTEIIS: _OTANIC f»ISPENSARY( WELLESLEY-ST. For purity and slrehgth unequalled. A trial will fully pi-oVo. 2s 6d a Bottlk ; 5 Bottles fob 10s. PAIN - CURER. Its effects nro wonderful fbr Internal and ex ternal Pains, ltcniovingOustructii-is, Equalising Circulation, and Restoring Tone to overy part. Two-ounce bottle, is. Onr WORM MEITICI>iF:S, So pure, simple, ,'.nd good, are being usiid in all parts of Now Zoaland. ~—^ Fresti Stu'pmonts of Hofbs. Roots, and Barks nvery month of overy description; best quality; Wholosnle and Retail, at lowest possible prices. Consultation personally or by letter. NEIL k ~c""lTl F F O R D, HERBALISTS, BOTAKIO DISFENHAHY, WELLESLK-BT. BAST, AUCKLA-10. ■ ___-__-B_s__g__C ___________________ '' '' i*irttl»Cj.y. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. JAMES CROMBIE Takos this opportunity of thanking the in habitants of Freeman's Bay and Ponsonby District for paßt favours, and hopes by strict attention to their wants to morlt a continuation of tho same. That he will OPEN HIS NEW and COM; MODIOUS PREMISK9 on SATURDAY, MARCH OT, with a NEW and WELL-SELECTED STOCK of AUTUMN and WINTER DRAPERY and MILLINERY. Dress and liontleiiiaklng In all Newest Btvlee by oxpirlenoed hands. Millinery on hand and Trimmed on tho Bhortost notico. [The Present Premises FOR SALE.] jo o it e> v T FOB DONALD, W. JACK & Co/8 NEW DRAPERY AND MILLINERY WAREHOUSE ON PONBONBY ROAD (Opposite Top or Fbawkl'h. Road). OPBNON THURSDAY, 27tu Instakt. pOMMERCIAL JJOUSE, |72 QUEEN-StRBET. & ty[COULLAGH Beg to Inform their Friends and the General Public they have OPENED THEIR ESTABLISHMENT WITH THE CHOICEST GOODS THE CHOICEST GOODS OF THE SEASON, Comprising tho LEADING NOVELTIES tn Show-room- COSTUMES MANTLES MILLINERY ". UNDERCLOTHING. Dress >Department ' SILKS SATINS • FANCY DRESS GOODS . VELVETS velveteens in all the leading shades. Fancy Department ribbons laces wool wraps operettes COLLARS TIES fur trimmings. : Hosiery Department cashmere hose, PLAIN and ribbed The GARTERLESS STOCKING CHILDREN'S DO. in Vaiue™. Glove Department silk, KID, and CASHMERE LADIES' MITTS, LACE and CASHMERE And a Well-assorted STOCK OF MANCHESTER MEN'S MERCERY AND KABEIUXASHERV GOODS, ! '.__,_ 1.-HOIIS _lAliK_l> 1> I'L.VIN I'WURES. •^yriLsoN, ■YV7-ILLIAMS, & TyfC/^ULLAGH. March 26,18.1.



tohet .. '■ __' 'j_ nn TET a Laree Six-roomed House.— "S \}°^C^_^^^__^_. * HO LET, Mary-street, Mount Eden, a [Hou^__rfiroo__4__^^ 1 Cn LET Five-Roomed Houso, Arch « ( HiuT thiril house from Marßhfleld Store. cnt. lis per week. __.—- ■- J HO LET, i.urnished Bed-room tor a g , I lady- rent, 8s per week.-For address - Lv MVWalk" r Grocer, gewtonjtoaa. _ j fvTLEfr two Unfurnished Rooms near I town-Apply Faravel'S Halrdres-ing c( r-0n.25, Vlctorla-stfoct. .-_ . tj?;!. Largo Rooms w^b fireplace I J cosi Water; furnished or unfurnißhed. „, __-_,- yg^pAio. Vlncent-streej., f son, Grocer, Uppevt^per Symonds-streetj -j ri.o LET, E o'K«Hf^]£%jggt J X new and we 1-flnlsftKf-f £ rpnvenience. - Apply M, H. _. ~- - " l!_ii!t«.Bi Fr«ettau_ Bar. -«onby, a -2 TO Bakers, Grocers, dtitTOthStfi,—_, B , i lfct, in Hobßoh-street, _ Large SiwJ), svl able for a grooer or bakfcr; rent low.—Apply to F. G. EWington, Estate Agent, Queen-street. mO LKT, a Double Office, well lighted, X Sec, in best part of Custoinhouso-stroet,— Apply toC. J. Hutchinson, Gtimbroker, Custom house-street, TO LET OR SELL, Cottages and Building Allotments on Mount Eden and View Roads, near to the TolMiar Gate. Terms can be ai'raneed.—Apply tb Harper and Given, VleW Read, Mount hden. TO LET, at once, in Karangahape Road, Walker's Buildings, a Drapory, Ladies' Underclothing, Baby Linen, Berlin Wool Busi ness ; only snlal! iiart ot stock required to be i taken. -Apply Mr T. E. Jones, dbovc addrcsß. 0~ LET OR FOR SALE, within five miles of town, a now ond thoroughly well flnished House of 12 Rooms, with bathroom, &c.,and dll Ucoessafy outbuildings- The House stands oil ah aero of volcanic land, and com mands a fine sea and land Viow.—Apply to F. J. MosaandCo. yhortland-sireet. TO BE LET ON LEASE, BROWN'S ISLAND, containing about 290 acres, aU volcanlo BCll, planted with English grasses, permaneht water. The residence is now, large," and commodious, with suitable out-buildings; splendid shelter for boats in all wcathws, and suitable either for a goniloman _ rcsldenco or dairy farm. rtitUated within five miles of the North Snore; steamers pass tho Wand several times daily. -=■•- Address W. P. Foatherstone, North Shore; GLADSTONE, Northcote; mfie from Wharf—To Let for a term of years, anew 6-roomed Hodsb and 6 acres of land, ploughed and fenced; - R. G. Hawcs^ Epsom. T\tORTH SHORE.—Tb Let, a..-roomed _13( House, 6-roomod House, also 2 4-roomed Cottages, rent 10s per week.—Apply R. and R. Dudor, Hoiise Agfcnta. •YJTTAREHOUSE TO LET OR LEASE. Warehotiße of two .stories, with excellent cellar, in Albert arid Littlo OuCeri-streots. B. TdNKS & CO. Board arid Residence; COMFORTABLE Board and Lodging for three respectable Mechanics.—Apply Star Offlco. COMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence in Privato Family for two Gentle men or Married Couple. Use of Bath and Piano. — Apply Mr Press, Post-office, North Shore. .... OARD AND RESIDENCE for amid dle-aged Gentleman, in business or other wise, wishing far a qtliethdmo in tho suburbs. Good locality; no other boarders; 'buses con venient,—Apply Star Offlco. CROYDON VILLA, Vincent-street.— First-class Accommodation for Two Gen tlemen. Plunge and Shower Bath. Five minutes from Queeti-stfc-I—Mrs Fuller; OS.EBANK HOUSE (late Harbutt's), Devonport—TWo vacancies in above house. Tcrmß m ttier«t3;—Apply Mf Pre. S. or J. R. Hooper, Proprietor. Electoral. r.ITY OF AUCKLAND. NOR'fH WARD; EXTRAORbINARY VACANCY. ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR. I heroby notify. In accordance with the pro visions of " Local Elections Act. 1876," that tho following Candidate has been diily elected to the office of Councillor for the North Word, taking office on THUKSDAY, 27th March :- Mb Thomas Thompson. HENftY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. City Council Office, Maroh 26. 18-i, BIRKENHEAD ROAD BOARD ELECTION. MARCH 25T8, 1881. Randcrsoh, j.ll. ~ £g Hawk*.■-«■■'• '• }S Thompson, VV. .. 53 Swlndail, D. ..42 Mitchell, W. L. .. 51 Jcnkinson, J. .. 41 Blbby, Richard ~ SO Wornham, W. .. S3 Whiteman, J. .. 12 Johnston, Jno. .. 27 Parrish, Mark .. 10 I declare tlie flrat soven gentlemen to be duly elected. THOMAS SEAMAN, Returning Offlcor. March 20th, 188. (Corporation Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. CLERK OF WORKS. The City Council will receive applications until 4.30 p.m. of THURSDAY next, tho 27th inst., for a competent person for the above duties. Particulars of duties may be obtained at the City Engineer's Office, High-street. Salary at the rate of £200 per annum. Candidates canvassing Councillors will be dis ,u_iined. pa pHILIpg Town otet n Town Clerk's Offlco. March 21. ÜB4. (576) Educational. AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS EXAMINA TION. An Examination for the purpose of awarding two Entranco Scholarships of the valuo of £2B coch, tenable for one year, will commence on MONDAY, April 7. These Scholarships ore open to persons over 16 and undor 20 yeaM Of age, Who have not already kopt aterm ofthe University. Candidates aro required HO aeiii In their names on or before WEDNESDAY, April 2, to tho Registrar, from whom f urthfer particu lars can be obtained. March'2B, ,188-. . . t_ I — ■» Shipping. ■■-■ ■; V £ TJRIG LADY MABEL, JEk%£?& J3 Capt. J. L. CORBETT, from Nl,-W YORK. TSJjBsBSWfc. The above vobpol having rc ■SffiSSiwSiiiffi*1 ported'at tho Cu-ttoms, Con signees are requostcd to pass ontrles, pay froight, aiid take dolivery of the Cargo, in terms of bills of lading. AIL Goods Impeding tho discharge of the vessel will be stored at Con signees'risk and expense. Delivery ordors Obtainable at the offlco of tho undersigned H. P. BARBER, Agent. Captain Corbbtt will not be responsible for any Debts contracted by hta Crew without hiß written authority. A Sight Entry to dear the vessel will be passed at 10 o'olock on tho morning of FRI DAY, the 28th instant. .; j*3 \ H. P. BARBER, Agent. March 26.1551. Public Notices TMFOKTANT ANHOUNCEMENT.— I Slmmß's First Competition for Pianists and Tenor Vocalists is POSTPONED till SATUR DAY, 12th April, and will tako place in A bbott's Opera House. Entrieß will cIOBC on WEDNES DAY. 9th April. ■ TO-MORROW NIGHT, Gray, Sharpe, Jinks, and Co. will Open Business In Choral Hall. Secure _hares in this Company. Ci RAZING for Horses and Cattle by th. \JT Week. —Apply Robt. Menzics. Kohl, marama, or H. Menzies, Eden TBrTace. GOOD GRAZING for Horses and Cattle, constant supply of water; or 12 acres Tc Let.—Torrance, Epsom. PARNELL VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. Persons who are disposed to Join tho Parnell Volunteer Fire Brlgado are Invited to apply at the Borough Council Office, whore the Rules and Regulations can be soon and any further particulars obtainod. S. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk. March 26,1884. | 'T^ O J? I C E, NIGHT-SOIL CONTRACT. • The present Quarter, ending Maroh 31st. is now due, and prompt payments must be made by Householders to Insure the service being carried out, s. WHITE. Contractor. TO BUILDERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS. ] Tin-, undersigned i''--'- pwtpated to Excavatt i Altotiuoute iv tho Lower Pai-ts of t'ia City upor j specially fuyo_r_l-c !-rei_ iv. Se ii. VVINSTONE. TTj. COX AND SON * DENTAL SURGEONS, f Beg to Inform their Patients (for whose confl dence and patronage they tender hearty thanks that they have taken more Central Rooms ove: , Goodson's Arcade, Queen-street (first floor, nev premises of the Australian Mutual Providen Society.. Hours of attendance: From 8 a.m. tt r 6 p.m.



i for Sale. __ TV.II SALE Two Iron Tanks.—Apply "I f°a Danneford, Theatre Royal Buildings. J aeon-street, -, .. , _, — 1 n.OR SALE, a General Store In the J P i-nunti-r doin? a good business—For par- c Ula£as._«^^ 1 rriOITSALE, a Ceneral Store, £15 ; small J P Ili'ftoorv. £10 i Tobacoonist, fil»0, i> ancy _ hoiJ^t^^ 1 n.f>l_ SALE, at Rocky Nook, well- J H fl-tflW H_use' four rooms and scullery. M st_t_t#:W volc Uanl« allotment-, terms «, afy- James keid, EdenTerraoe; _^ -j iTWITsALE, 4-roomed House, with an J '. atn.nding, Liverpool-street, _«„^ i fHOIt'SALE, In Anglesea-street, agcw J B Wed liouse. jkestt^StiS I PCo'onVbes' Chafflbarß,JgSJSSJjgSgL-— J dis^ SALt. a 5 and .-roomed HoltM, _ rcfrißte-"^",' w-lwin-street, NCw'on; easy c built of bT9.« n *Y^_ guipiy of water; 1 William R.tssffl.;^ ü b_(_filtt9l fro". 1 fence,- -" F°? 0 l% (Csro« . owner leaving for Engiai>._, -1 Seco-d-hand, - seated Buggy. 2 Station V? rt_.ev..m sold, the 1 Spring. Cart.—W. 4c E. Baatefii Ct«v Double^ j Waketteld-street. Ijight ' FOR SALE, ■_ Draught Horses, DJIIJ . and Harness, Spring-cttrt and Harness, Steam Entrino and Boiler, Chair-Cutter, Boring .Machine, .law-bench Shafting, Pulley?, and Belting. Likewise For Sale or Lease, tho Promises used by tho ttSdersiimcd as Ooal and Firewood Yard for 22 yefira,—For further parti culars apply to James Watt. Slanifty-Btriiet, Mechanics' Bay.- FOR SALE, a New and Commodious 11 ---roomed Villa liesidenco, beautifully situated in Cleveland-street (choicest part of Parnell), commanding an uninterrupted view of the harbour; can never bo built out. Bath room and every convenience; Allotment, 73 x 200 (inclusive of right-of-way.. Garden stocked with choice and carefully selected Fruit Trees in full bearing:—For particulars and cards to view, apply to Messrs Pbilllpps&Son, Queen strcot. . ___ IHOI- SALE. —Cook-street and Sale -1 street _ CrvMagCs, £&JQ. North-Ate, 3 roomod Cot'aze, tstable, ond 2} acres Orchard, £6ii), Franklin Koads, Shop and 5-Toomod Dwelllwr, £tioo. Oxford-street (off.. Newton Road). 2 5-roomed Coitanee and Workshop, price £ijso, or soil separately. Ponsonby Hpad, 2 8-roomed Houses, £1,000.. Mcunt'Albert, 9 roomod and 1. Acre-. JillOO. Mount Albert, i roomed House and 8 Aores, £Moo< HowC^treet, Shop and 5-roomed House. £SiO. Grattan-strcet, Ponsonby, 2 6-rooniod, Houses and nearly i Acre of ground. £1.150. Mount Albert, 10 ---roomed House and 51 Acres, *2.< X- Ftffther particulars on application fo J. R.- ltenderson, Mercantile Chambers; Queen-street, N SALE, three Splendid Piahos, quite new (jußt brought from ErtglaildJ.-Mr Freeman, Mount, Eden Road (opposite St. Barnaba3's Church). ____________________ TO NEW-COMERS, Small Capitalists, WorkingMen,wiihfam'ilieS,S_c—To Lease, with Purchasing Clause, Cultivated FarmS of 50 acres upwards, near a statioh, BChofll. nnd cheese factory; exceptional terms offered.— Kdward Wayte, 5. Mercantile Chambers. f TMBRELLAS, Ladies' and Children's.in U Laventihe, Twill, and Durable Silks. Imported direct, and for sale at the very lowest Cash Prices.—Edwd. Tester, Draper, Kai-anga hqpe Road. , XfELVETEENi., Flowers, Feathers, V Hate, and Lace.-a. ChOl.e Assortment of New Gpods.—Edwd. Tester, Drape?,- Kdraßgtt hapo Road. _ L __ J ______» TT. O R SALE. HOTEL PROPERTY,. In one pf the Principal Coast towns of the North Island, containing 28 rooms; size of difii_g-room,' 31x22, and the other rooms correspondingly large. The owner is dbodt to leafe the colony, and offers this property rita very low ngufe. Average takinifs. £7U per Week: . ..... RHiMUERA.—4S Acres of Land, facing the Main Road, subdivided into Grass Paddocks and Orchardi _ ___".__. ~ BAY OF ISLANDS: - Two Farms, Freehold and Leasehold, containing 661 and 436 Aorta of rioh Volcanic Land, plenty of wood and Water, House of 8 rooms, and close to a post and telegraph office. Subdivided into Twelve Paddocks, laid down lit English Grosses. WAIKATO.—IOO Aores near Kuntly; £2 per acre; Bush aud Fern Land, containing from nino to ten million feet Kahikatea,. RlmU, and Mata Timber. With Two Cottages, and Land partly Ploughed and Fenced, 50s per aore. A. SCOTT & CO,. . 73. Qneen-Bt. im 0 R SALE. A GENERAL STORE IN A TOWNSHIP THROUGH WHIOH THE WAIEATO RAILWAY PASSES. APP'y JOHN BUCHANAfL. Customs-street. jp O R S A" t E. THE MAGNIFICENT BRICK FAMILY RESIDENCE. _>_____. tUJUBH, —. Situated in PRINCiiSgTREET (adjoining ALBERT . Now In the occupation of MBs 3. SMliB, For full particulars apply to GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. ILL-ARD TABLE, EX Northumberland. One First-class Full-sized.Billiard Table by Bennett _s Co., London, with Ivory Pool. Pyra mid, and Playing Balls, Cues. Gas Fittings, &c„ complete, for Sale by WM. BUCHANAN, St. Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, Auokland, ELROSE.3LARGE ALLOTMENTS, CHEAP. . , . . Victoria Park, S Allotments, 19s per foot, cheap. Shelly Beach Road, oorner lot, £3 los. Korthcote, lots 231 feet deep, 20s. Wellington-street (city), £15. Lot« 63 and 55 j&ella-street, Ellerslie, large -depths,_os. ■_-.■--, ■ . . Bsarfleld,- 10t8.228 6d-ner foot. Jvery6irgeApotmei.t,^o Mount RoskilUitx 148 ft. 61ns., 45s por foot. Devonport. large Allotment, £2 per foot. MctaonßßoMl. 117 feet lots deep, 53, 12s 6d per \£.-tao._f"a_d- street, 33 x 150, 25s per foot, cheap, ■". " . College Road, £7 per foot. -_ ' Arthur-Btrftot, £i per foot, i Gladstone (Northcote), 1 acre, «8.. MolfOfd-street, £t 10s per foot. Also, cheap Holiseß, &c,,-,-- -i.-,: inspection Invited. W. GD LLIV ER, COQMBES'S CHAMMJRS. 8-..QPBBy-6TBEET. COMMERCIAL HOTEL, WHANGAREI. This New, Commodious, and Csntrally- Situated Hotel _ - _ FOR SALE OR LEASE. • This Hotel la situate directly opposite the Railway Station.-and in the ?ij«cO°o °J_«? c Main Cottntry Roods leading into Whangarei. A roally good Business iB boing dono In Every "S^plddockß, Stabling, and Billiard Table. Satisfactory reason given as to the cause of tho present proprietor leaving. A SPLENDID OFPOBTUNITY FOB ANYONE BE atriBTKO A GOOD MSA-DINQ COOKTBY HOTEL. Eo'r full particulars applyto G. B. HOWARD, Proprietor, Whangarei, Or, SAMUEL JAGGER, _ .-, . Captain Cook Brewery, Auckland. ON SALE, a very Low Rates, by the undersigned, in Lots to suit Purchasers— OATS OATMEAL MAIZE. WOOD'S FLOUR FOWL WHEAT TEA BRAN • SUGAR SHARPS POTATOES CHAFF BUTTER BONEDUST, &c, &C, &C. ' _ Agents for the following— 1 The-Celebrated "ALBANY TOOD" foi Infants—tho sale of this article Is immense. The Unrivalled HEMATITE PAINT from ' Kamo, Quality not equalled. The Hlkurangt Bawmill, orders taken foi BUILDING TIMBER at low rates, and sup piled'at short notice. E. MITCHELSON & CO., 19. QUEKN-STBEKT. QAMO EL WHITE J_. HAS FOR SALE AT THB YARD - C3USTOMS-STRKKT:— • ' I , - r.-. Per 100. - Puriri Posts .. .. .. -- *g 12 s i Very Good Puriri Posts .. -. 710 - Hobartßalls .. .. -- •• ?° M „^ Sawn Puriri Postsßx3_. .. -- Ib^S ■ Sawn Heart Kauri Boards, 6x | .. Sb pr 101 ' SplitPaUnes " 1 ifobartß-Jls „ ™ . Sawn Rimu Ralls ~ 8 rNHESS.—The Orafton Chess Club wU: 1 /meet in St. Sepulchre's Schoolroom , s?Londa Street, TO-MOftRO W .(Thureday), Wtl 1 1m? Members and others desirous of joinint fc the Club art requested to be present athalf-pas s __°en o'clock p m.-Alfred Ashton, Hon. Sec. f TUCKLAND GYMNASIUM An adjourned General Meeting of Mem'ocri wilt be held, at the Parnell Hall, on THURS , DAY. .7th inßtant. at Eight o'clock p.m. Business: Enrolment of Members and Elec tion o cem. COZE^3| Horu Sec pro tern i -\TOUNft MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO 3 X CIATION. The Annual Meottag of Members, to rocelv Report and Balance-sheet, elect OrHoers, otc will be held on FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, s - Seven o'clock p.m. ' "AUCKLAND INSTITUTE A Meeting of the Auckland Institute will b o held in the Museum Bnildiojts. i-rinces-stree .. on THURSDAY, the 27th Inst, at S p.m.. whe Mr G. B. FedCTli. will givo an . .ddreDs on tb establishment of -ilk worm Culture iv the Auci land Provincial District. Tho attendance of a - persons interested in the subject is invitexl. T. J^CHKESi«a_AN,_Sec_retmP. P' OTTkR'S PATENT WOOL-SCOUI ING MACHINE COMPANY.-An extn l- ordinary Meeting of the Shareholders is coi 3) vened by circular to bo held at the Company it Offioe, at 2 o'clock p.m.. on the 28th. by ordi w of the Directors.—would the Shareholders a it tend In person. In place of forwarding the O proxies. and oblige their obd t, servant, Albki POTTEK.



For Sale. ' _. HOR SALE, a Horso, Harness, and two- T f wheeled Trap.-Apply E. Butler,. Star A jlo'R SALE, cheap, l Iron Water TiKE. J riWater Butt-Apply to A. and R. Eaton, .1 mOR IMMEDIATE SALE,; new and be H comfortable Cottage in Lea^|t° D fi ß^, d ' le [ount Eden for £2.0.-Edward Wayte, 6 Mci- _ ,-iili> Chamberß. - } D.OR SALE, in Collingwood-*««£»«£ a P House tf 4 rooms and souUery; register » rate cXnlal oven, city water laid >n--APPIr f rX' I £^h L _HuUd-r. Hepburn-street, g b A«Otoe«t 37 X 120; water laid on 1 uod MUim and kitchen. *£**%$£ W- " illoi. SALETIiVc' acres First-class Lanti -1 El^_?SfS ] iuiidingi .^^^ — ; -f."-; 'j —0 Manufactured and <>*ore.-Ovet 1 half an-acro in the city for «^*^ a : _C. Williamson, l^tete Agtmt. High-Street. r^KAFIIEDViBVV ROAD-Comfortable j raSS Cottage, in perfect condi- -, Age_M«eUfln)jnea £gtate and . TJJIO- Ci.. —-. . X> seco_d.i__s__. Ba l o clieap, a good and particulars obth-^. ],:-,«" (an be seen, Buildings, College Ro__C° in g.H.G., Cascade • GUN FOR SALE.—DOu-__ traWlrc breechdoader, snaJJWrell, cen new; case and everything co:i,plet<.(v.nearly Gun. STah Offa- ; APPLES I APPLES I—Trees of all Hit, leading varieties exhibited at the Horti cultural Show can be supplied by G. H. La vers from the Nurseries of H. E. Sharp, Who obtained nil the principal prizes. . rpRAMWA. TERMINUS. — Marine X Villa Site 58 x 233, fenced on two sides with double belt of trees, back front and up the centre. Splendid viow. which can never be built out. Must be sold, and now offered a de cided bargain at £220. Also, tt very superior little Villa in Glaretice-strcct, cheap, at £380.— W. L. Mitchell, 8. Mercantile Chambers. GRAND OPENING for Suburban Store at Mount Albert: Large Corner Allot, ffi ent on Main Road, opposite Wegloyan Church, about 180X200 feet. This presents a flr_t-class opportunity for a pushing maYi of business, tlie site being in the centre of this flourishing dis tri*t,and must he sold a bargain. Price reason able.- — Apply J R. Randorsen, Land Agent Mercantile Chambers. MUST BE SOLD. — Nortbcote, with magnificent view of harbour, Thrce r____ed Cottage, verandah on two sides, and fotir-stailed stable and loft, about 100 feet front age to Great North Road andahont 11 ohains in depth, all fenced, arid planted in Frtiit Trees, in full bearing, and half an acre in Strawberries. Prlco, £020.—For further particulars apply to J. R. Ra„der_on. Mercantile Chambers. Queen-st. ITY PROPERTY FOR SALE— Great Bargain (never offered before)— Fotir Cottages, having f rontagee to two streets, in the City, and let to good tofianta. and yielding nearly £70 per anriilm refits. Price, only £800. —Further particulars On application to J. K. Randerson. Land Agent, Mercantile Chambers, Qrieen street. Gazette Jn Bankruptcy. -tf Jj BANKRUPTCY.. IN THE COURT^OFBANKRUrrC-i', HOLDEN A T AUCKLAND, In the itiatter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," aitd of the Bankruptcy of ELI-Eff BOTTEKELLI, of HobSSn-Street, in the City of Auckland, Milliner, a B__irilpt, Notice is JiERfiBY giVeH that, by an order of the said Court of Atfckland, the above-named Ellen Bottenclli was tins day adjudicated a Bankrupt within the intent and moaning of the above-mentioned Act. Tho First Meeting Of; Creditors will be held at my Oftice, Supreme ' Court Buildings, in the City of Auckland, on TUESDAY, the lßtday of April, im. at Two •o'clock p.m., and the Public Examination of the Bankrupt will be held at the sitting^ of _ the Supreme Court in Bankruptcy on WEDNES DAY, the 9th day Of April, 1881, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Pi'oof of debt must be furnished prior to or at the meeting. Proxy iorma can be obtained at my Offlco. Dated this 25th day «sss&**, Olfioial Assignee In Bankruptcy. HuoHRS & GkORQB. Shortland-street, Anck laiid, Bankrupt's Solicitors Business Notices. MISS PEATE, fashionable Dressmaker, from London, begs to inform her cub- James's Church. , _ BLANKETS, Flannels, Sheetings, Cali coes, at specially low g_ota*-o_9l for reli able goods. -Edwd. Teßter, Drapei, aerauea hapeßoad, PIANOFORTES TUNED, within four miles, ss; Hammers re-Felted (patent felt), one eruinea. Pianos entirely reftovated.- XV. Sior. Karangaliapo Road, Newton. THE Best Advertisement is to Sell Cheap. Try Letts Bros, for Ironmongery, Hard ware, Breshware, Woodw*re, Tinware, Nal_, Glass, China, &c— Tho Old Country Store, Mount Eden Road, Auckland. - HOTOGRAPBY. —A. P. Williams has much pleasure in Intimating to IBs friends and the public In gonoral that he has Commencedßuslness in tho Union Photographic Studio, junction of Pitt and Grey-streets, and lately occupied by MrKirkman. where he hopes by Btrictattontionandpunotualltytobusiness to merit a share of public patronage, and is now prepared to take all kinds afjflnatantaDeous Portraits. Everything new. fltf old-fashion Btyles in the business. P.S.-Portratte token to all sorts of weather—Note ttiel address: A. P. Williams. Union Photographic Studio, junction of Pitt and Grey-Btreets. Auckland, March 22, 1881. " pHEAP AND GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS~SAMUEL, ' Importer of Cntleiy, has just received- a good supply of all kinds of ■ y . TABLE AND POCKICT CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivory and Bono Tablo Knives. Pocket Knives, Lock wood's and Johnstons Scissors and Razors, superior makers. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE— Forks, Spoons, Cruets, etc. All the above Goods selling at very low prices, wholesale and retail. THOMAS SAMUEL, 108. Queen-st. (next Mr VVeßtyfahl. BootmakcrJ _ G « ■ .'■> ."•»,_.■■ «n . jKWi-.i.i, 1"! «\b swi-;-; M,-fi! :,-p-'! Corner of V.i i: ■> -) »«'lw ■••!."*■"'■» •'•' i',,,-j„_ ::.; . ■ ■■•k\& il. Ever, .te 1 'rim on •>' 1.1. .'.. ■> iv :'-.-- •I-'v lerv.H.w.nv >».- I'll. --.At* i-.-li'.jif. •'•* rfia-'s* llll.l.tlllil...;' .-.>.■:■•:.!. ..wi>i>>.,)i-;i:.iA--s:.|- ,'.'Vvn |-r:-,T-'■::•"' ---,\ e.itf ■<■ i ssrUj:;-'! .'1 -W; I. hn. Tfl-U'E L FOR WI:NT ER. DISCHARGING, EX LOCH BREDAN, 1,000 TONS NEWCASTLE COALS. WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. NOWS THE TIME TO STOCK. W. & G. WINSTONE. ; -DONSONBY VINEYARD. I GRAPES. GRAPES. GRAPES. Wholesale and Retail. \ ' THOMAS STEADMAN & CO., Seed Merchants. . Next to Mr Wiseman's. Queen street. 3 TSLAND ORANGES! ORANGES! JUST ARRIVED, IX KENILWORTH- Oranges, Pines, Presoryoci B__u_nn_ Cocoanuts . 5 BOATS ARRIVE MONTHLY. Country Orders will receive special attention. Addresß- cgAg BAGLEY) Wholesale Fruiterer, Parnell Rise, Auckland. Money. MONEY TO LEND I have several Sums of Money waiting investment, ' Mortgages negotiated, &0., &C.-D. F. Evans • Estate and Land Agen ;__ t as mi ro £lo,outi L_.Ni on i-ui.-aii.jj! t i^ i " Society pvini'tpii'i'.nr on othwteimj „ni iwtrrawen. Allotnwnts bought _n n.iisufi built on Weekly Payment Sy3'sm ■lortiT'ices and Loans negotiated, Sco Llsi 01 ..'rop.rt'ies for sale on Ith page. Six per cent 9 dlnwtd on monoj- deposited for investmen*— ', v'.'i!.i.iiM<o\ Lund K'tnto, vvnd Finsncia cent «irt valuer, iilgh-street Auokland. Tenders ,^_l3ft§& HAMILTON-CAMBRIDGI RAILWAY. f CAMBRIDGE STATION WATER SUPPLY '• CONTRACT. c public Works Office. I- Auckland. 21st March, 1884. n Written Tenders will be received at this Oflic for the above Contract till noou of April lltl II 18Pi'ans, Specifications, and Conditions may h seen at this Offl c; at the Public Works Offlo _ Hamilton; and at the Post office, Cambridge. _- They must be addressed to the Hon. t_ _. Minister of Public Works. Auckland, an _. ira-ked outside " Tonder for Cambridge Statte " s Water Supply Contract" The lowest or an _r tender not neceosarlly accepted. ,t- W. H. HALES, District Engineer, lr . ; tT Coatinned on Flrtt tat* :,' ..:.".....■..,,':. ~.'.' :, ,:••--'<-'::..' ." '." .



Personal - a!m NOT in the Employ of 000:3^;"^. . Blacksmith, from this date,-W.H. Domn ~i.vi.jrßV NOTIFY that Mr Thomas kigham. Wußom.-March 25.188,. middle-aged Gentleman of W*g*ffitf&. TAR Office. r-: —7~ rw-rAT-TFD Thos. Carr, Contractor, 10 A»SnKWoodta„, Publisher and Loral ColSlmiAgenUTlgh-Btreot. VfISS SHARPE, thrt r^entos foato &-9_sg3£&_&i Ud Grimm a " piece of her mma. on't ask me. _______ Lost and Found. r OST Bunch Keys.-Please reton to L J.jWvUcooi^^ - CTRAVEV^^^Sp m°u^ K^»r»||—l^ Sporting. S TO BE RUN ONEAST ER MONDAY. "MALABAR" Ch* ared°t!!„ of making^ a,^ numerous patrons . and the pubh&<^,_ the First of their Series o_ ; .-.-■ Consultations on the »^j 6 event te. NOW <-_i_tj. NO 1 OF OUR SERIES. SHQ_aE»vS9____CH- The Press exposures of the bad and -worthless amongst sweep promoters has had the eftept ot relegating those gentlemen to private Uf £*£* it iB all the more to be hoped tiiat thpwrWliO .■ now remain, tried and true Cnough theyhe,,-.__ . "hould have at each drawingsFtwMpresei^ tative, to prove beyond a doubt the genuine. >~ nessof the offhir. :A-" V" First Horse .. £1.000 [ Starters divide...2oo Second do. .. 1001 Non-starters do. 200 Third do. ..2001 ToW —- The public. 011 reading the foregoing, will.at once observe that our programmo Is Identical ia g overs respect witli that put forward by rival J ! establishments with this amazing difference. That to become a Shareholder in their Consul tation, entitting you, if fortunate, to *l_oWj_ you require to invest one pound, whereas, in this our great effort, you merely rewire to in vest 3s in order (o secure you the winning Ot the same amount, or should you speculate a. Pound, vnu for that.amount have Four Chanooß of winning ss-.UOU aßagaihstonegivenDyOtners. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1; .. ilut one _r more will be sent to any address. ; Prospectus free on application. Enclose envelope, plainly directed. Heanltof each drawing sent at once te every robreiibOT. Tickets sent by return post. Address by letter only, "MALABAR," care G. E. Wilson. Rw toral Chambers. Goorge-Btreot. Bydney. M.B.W. Medical. DX, w 1 L X I N S,i CONSULTING SURGEON, „_>_. i3 at his Surgery for GKNKkAL PRACTICE: . Moraiugs-rJO until 12 o'clock Kvontni;—7.3o until SJM). . Afternoons (2 to 1) more especially for EYE, -y ' EAR. and THROAT DISEASES. ;■.-.-. CONSULTING ROOMS: . '•orner Quee'-witroet and West Queen-snteetj •, opposite .-South British Insurance Buildings, Auckland. - . RATS! RATSI RATSI-Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat It gr_edily,.and die; no smell. Price, One Shilling a. Bottle. _y. W, C. SHARLAND opposite Poßt-offlee. r " IS your Liver or Stomach oiit of order..'- If it is take a course of Special Tinptuxe Podophyllum, a valuable rcmody, ls.-C. W. Goodson, London Arcade. - - - TOOTHJCHE CURE — Insi^taneott^lgS ReUef-ODONTALGIO.-lS per botUe.-» - . F. C. SHARLAND (opposite Post-office). pEQ SEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—The 'W best ahd most reliable in the market In *. perforated canisters. Price. Is (Sd. ■ —F. C, Bharland, Apothecaries' Halt WO R M S. ' .■■la All children suffer from them. : » If saßpKCted. osk for the Certain Cure, - SHARLAND S WORM POWDERS, Ispaoke . Apothecaries' Hall. ODu«sil« Post-olUcp. _.-..: r\B. ARNOLD'S PENNYROYAL y . ifjt>.l Aj.-ur>!, _f. C. _B-lilamj,opposite the Post- i«U»., y ■ ' ',' ■ EOSELINE toa the HAlß.—This ele-' pi-i!_«rit-tl?;i ■ completely eclipses ■very irniiio- of c' siir. !»r i'.iud now boforo ...r. "'iiiiiii-.- i>H"H, ii-:-d a imttle.—SHA-XAH_t._. . .iwtiiirjt.!-- ■>■■':'■ . , ■■ .:■ ';? ■ < ,i ■ '"' '■ ■ ' ■ . . ' ■ '•..' Auctions, v ; .1 '■'-. TO-MORROW. BANANAS. BANANAS. BANANAS. Ex Penguin from Fiji. - '"'-' ' L.W. EATON ' WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, to morrow (Thursday), at half-past ten , o'clook, , " ' 600 bunches Bananas 12 bogß Cocoanuts. In Store, 30 cases Apples * 10 bags Onions. TO-MORROW, ~~r ~-'■ THURSDAY, MARCH. 27, AT QUARTER-PAST TWELVE SHARP. VAILE ANI) DOUGLAS HAVE received instructions to sell by \. auction, at their Land Sale-rooms, Short. _and-strq»t, , „.,, THE FOLLOWING ALLOTMENTS, Situatefl at Hillsborough and Qubknstown— - Allotments 5^ 6,9,18. and 26, Sostlon IS ' ' - Allotments 1. la, and 3a, Section 11, . , Allotments 9a and 9b, Section 15 Allotment 11, Scotlon 5 Allotments, Section G $ Allotment 5, Section 10 Ard the Sheci landing Section. 7. ' ' The whole contains about 20 ACRES, and will BE SOLD IN ONE LOT. ' y>: Terms Cash. - . VAILE AND DOUGLAS,. ,■> -' Land and Estate Auctioneers. Shortland-street. ' TO-MORROW^. PURIRI POSTS i PUfellil POSTS 11 '~ THE Subscriber^has received instructions ~. to sell by auotlon,' to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, ;ft at the Auckland TimbepCompany's Lower Mill,' r. Freeman's Bay,: 150 PURIRI POSTS, in good orden GEORGE SIBBIN, "! Auctioneer. ; TO-MOKROW, 1,301 p.m. ,-..-. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. , A T ARTH U-R'S MART : . (FIRST FLOOR). UNDER BILL OF SALE AND DISTRAINT SOU ■ 'BBNT.,' -'y A VALUABLE PIANO . drawing-room surra: gs . ■ . .AND ''i' A LOT OF USEFUL IfURNITURE AND EFFECTS. •TO BE SOLD BT PUBLIC AUCTION - ,- TO-MORROW, 'I AT ARTETOR'S MART, AT 1.30 P.M., After thb Land Salk. , R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. :s TOMORROW, 2 O'CLOCK. "* , ' • __._.s_J ,:;.' I HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; t : AT ARTHUR'S MART .' (fbrkituke departmest), ,* ' . At 2 o'clock p.m., ' " T>IANO, Horse-hair and Leather Sijlte, ;' jC Wardrobe, Ccoking Range, Stove, Largo i - Galvanic Battery, Carpets, Chests of Drawers, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Cedar Pembroke Table, 3 rolls of new English and India-made Matting, Washstands, Toilet Bets, Toilet Table, r. Looking-Glasses, Cane and other Chairs, Mat- y D trasses. Paillasses, &c Also, ■ . :' ;,. ' Fancy Goods, Clothing, Seo. J <HN LKYDOh.] fED WARD USTDOI'. TO MORROW, at 11 o'clock. a' TOHN k E LEYDON will seU, at"their 1, , a O Mart,Queen-Btreet, e> HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consleang of— , Suites In Cretonne, Damask, and Leather; . . 10 Couches, Chairs, Tables, Beds and Bed ld ding, Spring Mattresses, Fenders, Stoves, : m Register Grates, *. V POTATOES, Onions, Tea, &c, &o, -- "'' t- ,'.: "AftO. 36 CASES COOKING APPLES. . ~ V ■ '■ — -,!■■■ ■ Coßtlnua on Fourth Vv4» . ' ' ■. aa.a.' ', ■