LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(hi' CABLE. -COI'YEIUUT.)

(Received 23rd Oct, 2.10 p.m.)

Melbourne, this day.—Arrived, this morning : Union steamship Waihora.

Victorian Railway Loan.

Government will shortly ask Parliament to authorise tho construction of further linos of railway, amounting to IS'J miles, at an increased expenditure of v million ster ling.

The Frozon Mont Trade.

London, October 22 —Tho lonic's cargo of frozen mutton is being landed in good condition, and is realising full current

rates.

Another Plot to Murder the Czar. St. Petersburg, October 22.—A Nihilist plot to murder the Czar has been discovered here, and numerous arrests have been made of persons believed to bo implicated. Return of Lord Noithbroolc. Cairo, October 22.-Lord Noithbrook has taken formal farou'oll of tho Khedive, and returns to England forthwith. tfhe Hlg h commissioner of New Guinea. (Received October 23rd-2 p.m.) London, October 22. Major-General Seratchloy.s salary has been been fixed at £3,000 per annum. Tho New South Wales Loan. The New South Wales loan has been largoly paid up under discount. It is be lieved that the syndicate, who secured up wards of half of the amount of the loan, have succeeded in disposing of it to tho general public.

Defence of Coal Ports In the Pacific,

Sir Saul Samuel and Major Scratehlpy, at the invitation of the Admiralty, had an interview with Admiral Sir Astlley Cooper Key respecting the defence of the coal ports in the Pacific.

Retirement of Military Officer.

Colonel Downes, R.A., Commander of the volunteer military forces at Adelaide, has accepted retired pay, with the rank of Major-Gencral.

Westorn Australian Railways.

A syndicate. is willing, upon the land grant system, to construct a railway be tween Bunbury and Bovorley, on tlio pro posed Albany lino (Western Australia) at n cost of three hundred thousand pounds.

SAD FATALITY.

Child Poisoned by Eating Lucifer Matolios.

A child, aged .18 months, named Beatrice Annie Louise Sargeant, tho daughter of Mr Henry Sai-goant, lessee ot the Auckland Hotel Dining-rooms, died this aftornoon from tho effects of eating lucifer matches. It appears thatyesterday Mr Sargeantmoved into a new [house in Day-street, and, in the confusion of flitting, Mrs Sergeant was unable togiyo thenecessary attention to thechildron. Tholittlegirlßoatricoobtained some lucifer matches, and before she was noticed had sucked tho heads off about a dozen ot them. Tho child vom ited freeiy, and no serious .. con sequences seem to have been apprehended till noon to-day, when Dr. Bayntun was sent (or, and prescribed tho ordinary remedies. All his efforts, however, proved vain, and tho little sufferer died at about ono o'clock this afternoon.

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

IN CHAMBERS.

(Boforo His Honor Mr Juetico Gillies.)

Rb Mart Camkron (a Bankrupt).—Mr Dovorc moved for an order directing tho Official As signee to pay certain coats incidental to the bankruptcy.—Hlb Honor made on order that tho bankrupt's solicitor's, should be £10 costs and fees, and the Assignee's solicitor's £5 is costs.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Rb Gavin Weir (a Bankrupt).—On the ap plication of Mr Oliphunt. proof of debt was admitted.

BALK OP BOOK DEBTS.

Upon Mr Cave's application, orders wero made under Bectlon 92 of the Act empowering the Official Assigneo to sell tho book debts in tho estates of Mooro and Townshend, Robt. Thomp son-Martin, Holland and Fortzer, Samuel Joseph Moncriefl. and John Goodfellow. Re Lupton Wratiiall (a Bankrupt).—Mr Thome moved for an order annulling the bank ruptcy, on the ground thut the bankrupt had paid a composition of Is In the £, which his creditors had accepted, and had, given him a release. The bankrupt, however, had not availed himself of the composition clauses of the Act—His Honor said that if it bad been repre sented t-i him thatthobankrupthad made a _ atis factory composition with his creditom, then the order could have been granted, butas it was con tained in a deed which disolosed that it was an arrangement for a composition which had not been carried out under the composition clauses of the Act, he could not make an order..- If It hud appeared on the face of tho deed that the creditors h__d given a releaso, and that the defendants wero satisfied, then he could have made an order annulling tho bankruptcy under {.eotion 151; not otherwise—Order refused.

In the following cases tho bankrupts were.to come up for examination. In each instance Mr Care appeared for the Official Assignee, ■: RE Geo. Mcdoway.—Mr Cave stated that ho believod the bankrupt had returned to Hamil ton sinoe the last sitting, and as he possibly had not heard of tho adjournment, a further post ponement would be desirable. — Adjourned accordingly. Re Thomas Lupton.—Mr Cave also applied for a further adjournment in this cose, In order that the Assignee might make a further investi gation of certain matters connected with tho estate.—Adjourned accordingly. Rb Isaac Broad.—Mr C. F. Buddie for the bankrupt.—The Assignee's report stated the liabilities at £279, and tho assets £63105, leaving a deficiency of £205 10s. Thero were eight un secured creditors in the estate five of.whom resided at New Plymouth and three in tho Wel lington, province. Tho bankruptcy had been causod by misfortune. — Examination passed anfl bankruptcy closed. ■Re William Allen Gardiner.—Mr Thorne for bankrupt—According te the Assignee's re port, the liabilities wero £117 10s. and his assets £25. The bankrupt had been a farm labourer, aud on starting farming operations ho had been ruined by floods.—Examination passed and bankruptcy closed. . ■Os Thomas Haywood.—Mr Devore for the opposing creditors (Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co). Mr H. Williamson for the debtor.—The report of the Assignee stated that the liabilities amounted to: £417. and the assets to £80, leaving a deficiency of JM37. Up to -twelve months ago the bankrupt was an hotel keeper at Patea. He then came to Auoklaivi, and started as a pork butcher in Queen street, with a capital of *80. This he lost, and then he ran Into debt. Ho next induced Mr Seccombe to place him in the Prince Arthur Hotol, but in the end be had to be sold out.—Mr Devore askod for an adjournment in order that the Assignee should examine the bankrupt with a view to steps being taken to prosecute the bankrupt under tho penal clauses of the Act, viz for obtaining goods under false representa tion', and disposing of them otherwise than in the ordinary course of trade—Mr Williamson stated that the application wns a surprise to him. but that he had ho objection lo offer. Adjourned accordingly. Re William Callinoham —Liabilities, £153 10s 4d; assets, £38 Is l_d. Twelve unsecured creditors, ranglnglnamonntof claim from 15s lOd to £4418. Only one proof of debt roceived. Bank rupt had been a partner in abottling business in Fort-atreet, which he left through a disagree ment, — Examination passed and bankruptcy Duane. - Liabilities. £iOSI 14s: assets, £22 6s fid. Eight unsecured creditors. Bankrupt had been a wheelwright, and his nubilities had accumulated upon him in con sequence of an alleged partnership, which ho disclaimed. — Exmlnatioc passed and bank mjitey closed. • ' ' > Re Edward Thomas KiNG.-MrC. F. Buddie for debtor,—The Assignee's report gave the liabilities as £97 8s 6d. and the assets as £15. leaving a deficiency of £82 8s 6d. Thero were 22 unsecured creditors, of whom tbreo had proved. Last year he started a Temperance Hotel in Hardinge - street, which was continued till Aukustlast, but did not pay. Re William Wallace.—According to the report of tho Official Assignee, tho liabilities amounted to £407 8s lid. and the assets to £20. There were thirty unsecarod creditors, whose claims ranged 'in amount from 30s to £20S 18s. The bankrupt up till September last, and for fourteen years previously, had been a telegraph ODorator. Ills troubles commenced eight years atro when he ran into debt for furnishing on _rattingmarried. He had mado no determined Sffort to wipe off *hese liabilities. Whennny were pressed against him, ho borrowed to ineoc them and when he could borrow no longor. he filed ' The creditors had decided that there was no use prolonging the bankruptcy.-Kxamma ,inn nnSßpd and bankruptcy closed- Griffiths for dfebtor.- Liabilitlee, £272 17s; assots, £31. 16 unsecured creditors. The bankrupt was a builder and h.^i lost on several contracts; hence his bank raptcyT-Exaraination passed and bankruptcy TW, R. MOORE AND E. E. TOWNSHEND.- Mr George for debtors, and Mr C. F. BtSwtol lf Mr Slater, an opposing creditor, -Mr Cave pointed out thnt .while the creditors had passed resolutions that the Ass g- See should prosecute foriraudulent preferenUa payments. His Honor had decided that one of those alleged preferences was not bo, white in $c other cases the money had.been^ofnHdea^ Examinat ion passed f n^ bankruptcy ctes«d.- His Honor/ in Teply to Mr Buddie, remarKea m the closingV the bantofcptej W not Place the bankrupts in any bettor position bo far as tho creditors wero concerned.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1884;



The stock and shai'emarket exhibited to-day more briskness than it has dane: -foe .some weeki past. National Bank shares sold at 63s 6d. rairang jtook t-Prince Imperial—Sales, 19s to-lßs 6d. .Deep Level Gross-Is 7d. Cambria -2s lOd to 45.3d. Darwin-3s 6d to .4s 2d. DON'T DIE IN THE HOUSE.-" Bmmii on B»u %2S St .."SUU-tolScb* bed-bug..*!*. _aU.lo.ecU '*** ,*^™&sbSm,-**»' * o*. ___&**#■



Wanted. WJ ANTED, a General Servant (must be TT good cook) in small family: iiochildrcr, References required. - Apply at Sunnysicfc, Lower Symonda-Streot, between 10 and 12 o oloflc to-morrow. ' WANTED, Improvers to the Dressmnk ing.-Apply to Mrs Hemingway, Junc tion Drapery, n'rcuninn's Bay. WANTED, a Wood Carver ; also, a Wood Turner.-Apply Auckland Timber Company. .. WANTED, in a private family in Upper Symonds street. 2 Gentlemen Boarders. - __ijply-at Star OlUcc^ WANTED, some one to see my splendid English Piano for sale. Concert pitch. Private —" Someone," Star Office. \VTANTED—Don't fail to secure 3 or 4 V T Acres of Volcanic Land at. It. C. Green wood':! Sale on Wednesday, 29ih inst., close to road and rail. Ellerslie. V\TANTED, four Coat Hands.—Apply V T Jf. Murchie. Merchant Tailor and Im porter, 3S, Shortland-Btreet, WANTED, a good "Barmaid.—Apply Greyiiound Hotel. WANTED, Situation as Monthly Nurse; total abstainer.—Apply Mrs Wright, Lake Ttikapmia. __________________ WANTED, 7 Generals, 2 Nursegirls, _: VV"aitross»-H. at once. — A. Mcl.eod's Registry, Wharf, or St. Mary's P.or.d, Ponsonby, 'V\TANTED. -a (rood General Servant.— TT Apply to Mrs George Johnston, Hep burn-street. WANTED to Borrow, £150, on good Leasehold security, at 12 per cent, interest.—For particulars apply "Interest," STAB Office. WANTED, au experienced Housemaid. —Apply any day between tho hours of ten and two to Mrs D. ii. Cruickshank, Craig hall. ltemuera. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required. — Apply Nelson House, corner Cook and Nelson-Btreuts. WANTED, a Boy, -Apply at A. and A. Busby's, Auckland Venetian Blind Fac tory. corner of Cook and Grey-streets. W/ANTHiD, by a respectable Voutli, a V T Situation on a farm; can give good references ; ago 18.—1C.X.M.. __M Olllee. WANTED, two respectable Boarders; home comforts; private family.—Apply at 18, Wellington-street. WANTED, a general Female Servant for country hotel; must understand cooking.—Apply to Kdward Lewis, 67, Queen street. X\T ANTED, a Smart Boy. to learn Hair- TT work, &c.-4pply to R. Eagleton, 220, Qneen-street. WANTED, a Partner in an easy and paying business in City ; £150 required. —Address "8.Z.," Star Office. WANTED, Furniture Dealers and Up holstorers to Know, capital opening in Market House, South Wing; rent low.—Apply T. Slater. Weighbridge Oflice. WANTED KNOWN—Bargains in Dross Materials-Wo are Soiling 70 Pieces of beautiful Silky Lustreß, all new Summer Shades, at SJd por yard, woll worth Is 6d.—D. MePherson. Lraper, Karangahape Road. WANTED, Butchers to Know Boveral Stalls to Let in South Wing of Market Hous^.—Apply to Thos. Slater, Weighbridge Office. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to ;tho Millinery; those residing on tho North Shore preferred.—Apply C. A. Porter, ChUich-atroet, Devonport ANTED KNOWN — Scarce Goods just to hand—Out Liro Corsets, 30 to S6 inch, at 7s fid, worth 10s od.—James Scutt, Lon don House. Viotoria and Nelson streets. WANTED KNOWN—That in Clocks of all kinds, the prices of tho London Arcade are unequalled for cheapness. WANTED KNOWN—At J. G. Brown's, Parnell, a big lot of 7s 6d Hats to be sold at Is ; Childrons' at 3d. unequalled. WANTED KNOWN—That for Fancy Goods generally, Novoltios spscially and useful 'goods equally, tho London Arcade contains the greatest variety, and at tho lowest prices. ■ WANTED, several Boarders in Privato Family, close to Supreme Court; every comfort; bath; terniß moderate.-- Apply No. 3 (second house), Lower Symonds street. WANTED .KNOWN, — Wednesday 29th inst.. Volcanic Land, Kllorsllo, for sale by auction, in Lots of ■] of an Acre tos Acres.-^R. C. Greenwood, Vulcan Lane ANTED KNOWN, that all working mon can uava tholr money by calling at the Governor Gordon Rostaurant. All Meals Sixpence; Board and 1 -edging 15a por week.— Robert Murdoch, Proprietor.-Nuto the addrena —Nearly opposite tho Waitcmata Hotel, and C-OTotothoDock.' WANTED KNOWN—That Tapp & Co., Bootmakers, Victoriastroet (next Colson's, Booksellers), are soiling off tholr large and assorted stock of Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prioes for cash only. Enormous sacri fices. Nq reasonable offer refused during tho sale. The publio are particularly requested to notico tho prices in tlio window boforo purchas ing elsewhere.—Tapp & Co., Victorla-Btroet. -VX/ANTED KNOWN, Coffee Tables, 5s T T 6d ; Toilet Tables, is lid ; Loo Tables, oval, 10s; ditto, round. 20s; Kitchon Tables, 8s 6d, 10s, lis; Meatsafes, 8s 01; Kitchon Dressers, 38a—at Dampior's Hobson-Btrcet Shop. TTSf ANTED KNOWN-That Abyssinian T T Gold and Silvor-platcd Artistic Jowel lory is supplied at Goodson's Lcndon Arcado, at lowest pi-ices and selections from tho largest stock In town. WANTED WIDELY KNOWN-Just ; to hand, choice lot of Tapestry Carpets, at, Is 6Jd, Is 9Jd, 2s (id yard; Rugs to match, 3s 9d each.—James Scutt, London House, Victoria and Nelson streets. ' ANTED KNOWN-Wanted to Pur. chase. Houses of 3,4, apd o rooms each j must be cheap and near the city, if possible; principals only dealt with.-.Apply thp New Zea land House. Lanu. and .Estate Agency, High street. ,___ WANTED SEEN—Novelties at low' prices in Straw Hats. Bonnets, &c— James Sontt, London House, Victoria and Nel son streets. WANTED KNOWN — That I have Houses. 4to 7 rooms; also, tcp splendid Building Allotments from £1 per foot—Apply, before 9 or after S, G. Sago, Oliphant-stroet Ponsonby. WANTED KNOWN.—D. W. Jack and Co., Ponsonby Road, aro now Bhowing a splendid assortment of Prints and Sateens, also Summer Dross Goods, in all tho leading shades. Exceedingly good value. WANTED KNOWN—Cheap Timber ! Cheap Timber! And all other kinds of Building Material, can be purchased cheaper and better than anywhere else at the yards ef 1). Goldie, Albert-street. • .^_ WANTED, 1,000 Watches and Clocks to, Clean and Repair, at T. Nutsford's, Watchmaker, Victoria • street (next Union Bank). Charges moderate; all work warranted for 12 monthß. WANTED KNOWN-A splendid lot of Beiges for Costumes at Ojd, and Dia mond do. at 7 id.— James Scutt, London House, Victoria and Nelson streets. WANTED SEEN-Honest value in Lace Curtains, 6 yards long, from 3s Gd upwards.—James Scutt, London Houso, Victoria and Nelson streets. WANTEDKNOWN-Butter.Baconand Hams, Eggs, &c, in any quantity- Wholesale and Retail, at T. Vealo's. Victoria. street. No. 40. ; WANTED, one trial in Dressmaking to ensure liberal support, first of style, best work and finish; moderate chargeß.—James Scutt, London House, Victoria and Nelson streets. WANTED KNOWN—That Stove Ornaments aro a specialty in cheapness and variety at Goodson's I_ondon Arcade. WANTED~KNOWN— That for Christ mas and Birthday Cards, tho largest selection is at Goodson's London Arcade. ANTED, Canvassers for the Accident Af sociation of New Zoalsfnd. Good terms to compotont men. Bond roquired. —Apply at Offices, Palmerston Buildings.— Arthur E. Lewis. Manager. W" ANTED KNOWN—That H. F. Northc, Saddler and Harness Maker, of Darby-street, has recommenced in Karanga hape Road (next to Messrs Robertson nnd Max well). ; TTSTANTED|KNOWN,that Electro-plated VV Goods and Cutlery are obtainable at Goodson's London Arcade, good and cheap. Books and Stationery aro the cheapest in town, being sold at English prices. 7 WANTED— When you are in Hobson- Btreet call and see the large and ohoico stock of Mosgiel and Bannookburn Twcoda, for the present season, at Munro and Milligan s. ANTED SEEN, Christmas Cards— Charles Kelsey and Co. have just opened up their new Christmas Cards, which for beauty of design could scarely be surpassed; should be scon early.-Charles Kelsey and Co., 120. Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN.—Handsome Stufied Couohcs, lis 6d and 19s Od; hand- Bomo Stuffed Chairs, 10s; Chests of Drawers.l9B <M; Washstands, 5s lid ; Colonial Couches, 5s 3d; Stretchers, 6s; Flock Cushions, Is; Hat Racks, Is Cd At Danipier's Hobson-it Shop. WANTED KNOWN —That SterUng Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery are supplied at tho lowoßt price in town at Goodson's London^ Arcado. WANTED KNOWN—No Volcanic Land to be bought oh as easy terms, or for so little money, as you will be able to Fur chase at the Sale by Auction on Wednesday 2_th inßt.—K. C. Greenwood, Auctioneer. ANTED KNOWN—For 3 months from date I will sell lines of Household Fi-roitnre,,&c, &c, removed to my commodious Mercantile Sale-rooms for convenience of sale, on SPECIALLY ADVANTAGEOUS TEKMS as to commission, which may be ascertained by anyone deciding to sell off for any reason, by applying personally to the Auctioneer, who has determined to offer every facility to his clientß to enable them to realise. All who are disposing of Houses or- Furniture should Bee the under signed FORTHWITH. This is GENUtNK.-J. R7 Randerson, Auctioneer. Weekly Sale 3or daily if required. ; ■ ANTED, the Owners of Hotels, Restaurants, and all Householders to know that the New Zealand Sugar Co, (Limited) ara giving the highest price for Bones at their Depot, Customs-street West, and that arrange ments have been made for collection on applica tlon at the DepQt, to the agent, Robt. Geo. Hilt. ANTED KNOWN—Charles Kelsey and Co. receive Monthly Parcels of 1 Jewellery. In this way their stock is kept well ' assorted with all the nowest goods. No imita- J tions are kept on the premises. Everything . guaranteed real Gold or Silver.- Charles Kelsoy i and CoJ, 120. Queen-street. - »



Wanted. ) "VSTANTED, an Assistant Dressmaker.— . VV Apply Mrs Robßon, Draper. Poni-onby. ANTED, a iirst-class Carpenter.— Apply Thos. Colobrook, Builder, New ■ ton Rood. W~ ANTED, a Good General Servant; references required,—Apply at rt'lnto House, Upper Parnell. '• \\T ANTED, good Coat Hands ; day or TT piece-work. — Apply to J. S. Coblcy, Tailor, Shurthmd-Btreot ANTED, Genoral Servant.—Apply in tlio morning to Mrs Fred. Pcarcu, Orwell Cottage, Newmarket. WANTED, respectable Man as Boarder, to Bhare room with another;; terms, 10s per week; no others kept—Apply Mr Pcet, Grocer, Wellington Houso, Welflngton-Btrcet. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dtess making.—Mrs Garllck, Parnell, near Dr. Coom's. ANTED, Assistant; also, Improvers to the Dressmaking.—Apply at Mrs Klrkmqn's, Victorla-strejt >V_____. ANTED, good second-hand Wood Lathe; also. Saw Splndle.-Addresa ' B„"ST_Ut OHlce. . \\T ANTED, a r speatable Young Man TT Boarder; no children.-inquire. Upper Pht street, opposite the Baths; tcrma inoderalo. ANTED, an Engineer for Steam Launch ; must havo a Certificate.— Apply on Saturday morning betwoon 10 and 11, Ilolroydc & Co.. Uußtonm-street Weßt ANTED for Waikato, a responsible Lady Help.—Apply to Mrs Schcrff, Arney Road, Remuera. \I7 ANTED, 400 Loads of Filling-in Stuff VV at thecorner of Cook arid Nelson-streets. —Appjvon the Job from 9 to 5. WANTED, by a Respectable Man, a Situation as Storeman, Cellarman, Waiter, or Barman.—Apply.S;rAi^Offlce. WANTED, CRICKETERS to Know that tho Bats, etc., have arrived.-J. MUMFORD, Higli_Btrcot. WANTED, Situation as Salesman In a Warehouse. 10 yoar3' experience. Highest testimonials. Salary not so much an object as employment—Address "Colonial, Star Oitioe. ■ ANTED, a smart Message Boy, and to make himself generally useful.— Apply Publisher, Star Office WANTED, an experienced Barmaid,— Apply early, Cosmopolitan Hotel WANTED, Tenders for Painting and Plumbing Three Cottages, up to Satur day at noon, — Apply Darling and Forrest, Builders, Rattray-street, Devonport. WANTED, a Dressmaker, to work Werthcim Machine. —33, Queen-street Wharf. _________ WANTED, a good General Servant for small family; must bo good cook and laundress; references required.—Apply Mrs Edmonds, Inoxt houso to Dr. Ceombo's, Par• nell. _ .. \\J ANTED, a Hairdresser. —Apply Vt by letter. J.CL, General Post-office, Auckland. WANTED to Sell, cheap, .a Photo graphic Business, in good working order. Apply by letter to X.Y.K., g__B Office. WANTED, a rospoctablo Lad who understands how to take care of a horse and buggy.-Apply at Star Office. WANTED, a Girl about 16.-Mrs Lynch, Mylford Villa, Bell wood, Mount Roakill Road. i WANTED, 3 or 4 respectable Mon as Boni-ders; terniß, 18s per week, washing Included.—Apply to Mrs Grogan, opposite l_orne-Btroet __j_ WANTED, by good, respectablo young woman, Situation as General Servant or Housomatd. Would sleep at home, — Address N.0.K.. Star Office. ] \\T ANTED, Shop in Queen-streot or TT Customsstrcot, suited for Map and Bookseller.-Address •' K.W," 80x32. Post.jfflce. WANTED, Apprentices; cutting and titling taught—Apply Mrs Atkinson, Professional Dress and Habit-maker, Belcher's Buildings, Karangnhapo Ro&d, top Upper Quocn-Btrcet WANTED, energetic Man witli £J0 to £20; immediate returns.—Apply Energy, Star Office, WANTED, a Genoral Sorvant.—Apply Mrs J. V. White, Great North Road, five doors past iMahon's Store. ANTED, £100 on 0 largo Freehold Allotments for two years at 9 per cunt. —tJ. Surman's Store, Mount Eden. WANTED, from a Dairy, good Fresh Butter and Eggs; cash on deli vory.—F. Winter, Baker and grocer, Franklin Road. W~ANTED, a Rospoctablo Lad.—Apply to John C. Smith, Boot and Shoe im porter and Manufacturer, Somerset House, 273, Quecu-strect WANTED Known—At J. G. Brown's, Parnell-Umbrellas, at Is; Collars, Id box; Dress Ginghams, 5Jd; Frilling, Id yard; Flowers. 3d spray. WANTED SEEN, D. W. Jack & Co.'a Summer Millinery. Flowers, Feathers, Hats in all the latest novelties, fashionable, cheap, and good: also, a well-assorted stock of Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery, etc., etc . WANTED KNOWN, that we aro selling several Desperate Lines, - bought for Cnßh, and which cannot bo equalled at any Sale now going on in Auckland, at the Bon MarohC. -__ WANTED KNOWN.—D. W. Jack and Co., Ponsonby Road, havo Just oponod a largo stock of Corsets, Including the now patent "Simplex." AH prices, from Is lid. N.B.- Speclal line, worth 7s Bd, which we aro selling at Is. ' _, I WANTED, Ladies to know that wo nic offoring about 2CO Dozen Straw Hats and Bonnets, from ljd each to 10s fid; All-wopl Beiges, worth is, from tsjd a yard ; Lace Cur tains, from 2s lid a pair. WANTED KNOW N— That R. Tudkhopb, Plumber, Wellesley street; always koops in stock a splendid assort ment of Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Pepdants, apd Gas Globes of newest designs; also, a good stocjf of Eleptrip Bolls and Fittings, Water Pipes and Fittings, and evory requisite of thp trade. Ltboral ifllowanco fliade to the trade, ANTED RNQWN—The New Zea land' House, Land, Estate, and Financial , Agoncy, High-street, having engaged tho ser- , vices of a competent Arch-toot, are now pre pared to execute Plans and Specifications for all classes ot Dwellings, Shops, &o. Every ; attention given to clients entrusting tlio Agency : with their'requirements, and assistance given , to build if neccssary.^The Now Zealand Houso, i Land .and Estato Agoncy, High-Btreet WANTED, the public to call at tho Bon March*, without delay, and sec their Suiting Tweeds, worth is to 4s 6d, for Is IJd a yard; also Taffeta Gloves, worth 1b lid, for is. ■ WANTED, all Buyers of Ready-made Clothing tolpay a visit to London Houso, whero no puff.is needed. Mon's Tweed and Serge Suits from 18a 9d to 63s J Mon's Diagonal Coats, from 18s 9d ; Mon's Tweed Trousers and Vest, from 10s 9d; Men's Job Serge Trousers, 4b 6d; Men's Job Tweed Trousers, 4a lid; Men s Job Nelson Trousers, 7s lid; Boys' Braided Knicker Suits, 4s Hd to 21s 6d. all lined; Jersey i Suits, 5s lid, very cheap; Men's Shirts, Is to 7s Od each; Boys' Shirts, from 9Jd ; Folt Hats, from I Hid; Tloa, Collars, Studs, etc., etc-James Scutt, London Houso, Victoria and.Nelson : streets. : 1 WANTED KNOWN.—Lots of Fresh Drapery, including—Black Italian Cloth, 2s lid; Cretonne, 3J and 7jd: Men's Braoeß, 9d; Windsor Scarves, Is; Black Burlington do., 6d; Aproh Handkerohiefs, 9Jd; Boyß' Suits, 6s 3d : • Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s lid; Black Satin, is 8d and Is lid; Large Lot of Soiled Black Wadding,- G yards for 9d; Men's Washing Ties, Is per doz.; Men's Hard Folt Hats, is Cd; Tweed, Is and is 6d; Linen Collars, all sizes, 4d; Cretonne Bind- • ing, 2d yard; Dress Preservers, id tho pair; Black Cashmere, Is fid and 2s Odj Slate Silesia, 3Jd: Fanoy Ribbons, 4d; Grand Line of Ladies' , Umbrellas, Is 4d; Fancy Aprons. 4d, 6d, and Is; Babies' Bibs. Od; Black Kid Gloves, Is lid; Men's Regatta Shirts. 2s lid; White Moleakin Pants, 5s lid; Men's Paget Coats, 10s; Working Shirts. 1b ; Coloured Handkerchiefs. 4d; Mon's Real Good Nightcaps, reduced to Is por doz., cheap enough for dish cloths; Coloured Cash mere Twill, Bjd; Coloured and Black Jorsoy Gloves, 7Jd; Children's Socks, from 2jd; Cor sets, is Sd; 104 Blankets, 6s 9d: Grard Line of Coloured Sateens, 51d ; Embroidered Collars, Is; Hoylo's Bost Prints, sjd; Black Lustre, 9Jd; 36 ---inch Calico, Ss 3d the doz. yards; 32-inch do.. 3s Od tho doz.; Grey do., from 2Jd; Coloured Damask, lOd; Coloured Silk Squures, 7Jd; Lavender Water, 6d bottle; Black Straw Hats, 6Jd; Men's Striped Soekß, Oid; Shetland Ribbed Socks, lid; the Ladies' Jackets are now reduced to 5s lid, and the JLadioa' Ulsters are reduced to 7s lid; Children s, 2s lid; Bleached Swansdown Calico, is; Violet Powder, 4d the largo packot: Pomade, Bd tho bottle: Print Skirts, Is 9d; 104 White Quilts. 6a Hd; Towels, 2}d, SAd, 4_d; 72 ---inohUnbleached Sheeting, 10d; 72-inch Bleached do., Is; Wool Beige, 75d, lOJd; Ladies 'Leather Bags, Is each; Lot of Fresh Jewellery, cheap; at Dampler's Wakefleld-street Shop. . WANTED, the Inhabitants of Parnell to Know that W. H. Dampier, Boob maker, opposite tho Barrel Hotel, Parnell, ten-, dera his slncoro thanks to thorn for tho patron age already accorded to him. and that hcin tends to astonish them with his Wonderful Bargains in Boots and Shoes for the future, which will always bo the same in prico nnd quality as at his Town Shop. For particulars please read the Town Advertisement, which is the next.one to this. . _. WANTED KNOWN—Boots! Boots! Another grand lot. Purchasers aro requested to show their Bargains to their friends—Men's E.S. Boots (our own make, some thing astonishing). Us 6d; Mon's Auckland Bluchers, 5s lid; Men's Handsome Durable Patent Leather Slippers, 2s 9d; Men's Real Buff Slippers. 2s lid, usual .prico, sa; nice lot of Ladies' E.S. Kid Boots, 4b Gd and 5b Od; superior Fancy Stitched do., 63 Gd:. grand line of Ladies'E.S. High-leg Morocco Boots, lis Gd: Ladies' High-heel Prunflla Boots (nearly all sizes), 4s Gd; superior ditto (all sizes), 5s and 5s 6d: Ladies' Sewn House Boots (with heels), 2b lid; grand line of Goloshed House Boots, 3s Ud; Ladies' White Marcella Boots, 2s; Ladies' White Sateen Boots (with high heels), 3s 6d; I_adiea' Out-door Shoes (not slip pers, mibd), 4s 6d; Ladies' Oxford and Derby Walking Shoes. 6s 6d; Ladies' Handsome Pa tent Leather Slippers, 2b 6d; Ladies' Prunella Slippera, 3a 6d; ■ Maids' High - leg Button Bqots, -33; splendid line of Girls' Patent Lace-ups (sizes, 7 to 10). 4s Gd; Infants' Felt Boots, 9d; Infanta' High-leg Button BootB,ls9d; an euormous quantity of .Infanta' E.S. Boots, different kinds, 1b (id; Infants' Patent Strap Shoea(withbucklies)„la 6d,&c, &c. &c.; strong Leather Boot Locos. Id the pair; Cotton do.. 3d the.dpz.; Button Hooks, Id; Cork Soles, 2_d; Shoe Hornß, 3d; Boot Protectors, 3d the set; Button Fasteners, 6d the box; Hauthways celebrated Peerless Gloss. Gd the Bottle. N.B.— The publio are requested to examine the various kinds of boots and shoes mado on the premises.at Dampier's Boot Shop Victoria street, and also at Dampier's Boot Shop Parnell (opposite the Barrel Hotel),



Wanted. WANTED, a Genoral Servant; comfort able homo offered; two in family.—For address, apply Star Office. WANTED, Apprentices to the' Dress and Mantle making: also, a good General Servant—Mrs Birch, 142, Grey-street. WANTED, Boy to Deliver Goods.— Apoly Letts, woodward and (Jo., Iron mongers, Upper Symonds-street. ANTED KNOWN—2Ib Tin Golden Syrup, 8d; 4 for 2s (id ; 21b Tin Rabbit, is; Bolaco Pluim, lOd por Bottle.—Taylor and Entrican. __^ WANTED,- an Improver to tho Cur pentcring; aIBO, a smart Boy.—Apply F. G. Whiting, Kjng Blreet, Ponsonby. WANTED, a strong Girl to do plain washing; sloop at homo.—Apply T. H. Bennett. Clarendon Hotel. WANTED, a Smart Boy.—Apply D. W. Jack and Co., General Drapers, Ponsonby Road. WANTED to Let, a 12-roomed House, four _l<eplacc3, American stoves and register grates; suitable for Boarding-houso. Low rent. — Apply at the Cheap Bedding nnd Furniture Shop, Vlctoria-strett East (next the Hot Baths). _ _ ___ __, WANTED for Tairua, a good Machinist and Y'uuth used to the work, for planlug machliiee.-Apply Office Union Saah Door Co,,- Mechanics' Bay. _ j TXTANTED, People to Road Things TT that Speak for Themselves I— J. H. DALTON, Tailor, Victoria-streot East, does his own Culting, and paya a very small ront; therefore ho is ablo to make Garments to Order at 'same price as Shops sell Ready -made Clothes. 7 . - & a. d. Well-Bhrunk Serge Suits 2 10 0 Well-shrunk Tweed Sultß 2 IS 0 Well-shrunk Fancy Coat, Vest, and Trousers .. .. ..- .. .'.3 5 0 Well-shrunk Tweed Trousers .. 012 0 Well-shrunk Tweed .Trousers .. .. 015 0 Woll-BhrunkTweodTi-ous_rs .. .. 017 0 First class Tweed Trrusers .. .. 1 '1 0 Very Best Tweed (of anj kind) Trpu- - . sors ■ .. ■•• .. •• 1' O''o Moßgiol Tweed Suit, well-shrunk .. 310 0 Mosgiel Tweed Suit well-shrunk .. 40 0 Best of any kind of Tweed 4 10 0 J. H. D. Imports direct from the Manufac turers, and thus saves the Morcbant's Profit, giving the benefit to-hls Customers.—Note the Address: J. H. Daltok City Tailoring Establishment, Victoria-streot East (opposite Goodson's), and at Cameron-street, Whangarei. Miscellaneous Wanteds. BOOT TRADE-—Wanted, two steady Boys as Apprentices.—Hy. Davy, Crown Boot Factory, Grey-Btreot TWO Unfurnished Rooms, with fireplace, required at once;near Freeman's Bay pre forred.-Apply by lottcr, " X.Y.Z.." Stab Office. 0 HAIRDRESSERS. — Wanted, an Asßlstant-Apply to J. and T. Mason, 188 and 190, Queeu-slrcct . SITUATION Wanted, by Handy Man at viccorlatholnbraap or iron. Can tako charge of small engine and do repairs.—Address AJ, Stau Office GENTLEMAN, just arrived, first-class London and Auckland references, desires Engagement; large and varied experience as Ship Broker and Chandler.—" Broker." Stak Office. —— PARTNER WANTED in an Estab lished Mercantile Business of old standing, and with good Home connections; capital requisite, £3.000; only principals doalt with.— Preliminary communication to bo addressed to " Commotclal," Office of thlß Paper. X> A R T N E R S H /IP. Wanted, a Partner (sleeping or active), with about .31,000, to extend a good paying Afanufac turlng Business. For particulars apply j T. & S. MORRIN & Co. (Limited). Public Notices. yAMUEL pOOMBES * /~iO. ARK THE SUCCESSFUL TENDERERS ' FOR A. O. STEPHENSON'S DRAPERY AND CLOTHING STOCK, > OF NKWTON. I'AItTICUXABS IN KITTUIIK ADVEHTISEMI-NTS. UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). All accounts now duo for Gas and Coko, Which remain unpaid at o p.m. on MONDAY, tho 27th Instant will become payable in full, without discount E. B. PARSONS. Secretary. ■_fr__dT_ v ±' QS- COROMANDEL. AmWmmSamG. * DETENTION OK <m\ \m%W STEAMER. The above Stcnmor has boon Detained at Coro mandel, and will nut leave for Auckland until TO-MORROW (Friday) MORNING, at seven o'clock, leaving Auckland at 4 p.m. Instead A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. THANKS.— Sidney Daore desires to Thank all those who so generously Assisted him through his late Sickness—SlDNEY DACRE. DEV. WM. COMRIE (DECEASED). All persons having Claims against this Estate arc requested to send thorn in at once to the undersigned. WILLIAM CQLEMAN, Solicitor for |he Executors. 85, Qucpn-strcct. 17th October. ISSi. . TnpSOLUTION QF PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby oives that the Partner ship which has for some time past been carried on hy Malcolm Niccol and Henry Waltpb Hewetson, under tho firm of " Niccol and Hewktson," at Auckland, In tho business of Shipping and Commission Agonte, has, by mutual consent boen Dissolved as from the 2 ith day of Juno lost All Debts due to and by the Baid Partnership will bo rooolvod and paid by Malcolm Niccol. Dated this ith day of September, 1831. M. NICCOL. H. WALTER HEWETSON. Witnoss to Signature of Mr Hewetson: Edwin Hesketh. Witness to Signature of Malcolm Niccol: A. Devore. ■ . ■ TXOBSON COUNTY. NOTICE TO ELECTORS. With reference to Clause 10 of tho Counties Amendment Act, 1883. all Ratepayers who are desirous of recording their votes at the County ■ Eloction iv November next aro desired to pay their Ratos into the Collector's Office, Darga ville, by the 31st day of October, 1881, or the right to vote will be forfeited after tho above mentioned date; • -~ . J. W. MATTHEWS. Chairman, County Office, Te Kopuru, 25th Sept. 1884. fI iHE medical profession certifies that Wolfe's •*• Schnapps is tho purest stimulant procur able. - , : THE Auokland Double-woven Wire Bed Company are now Weaving and Making Beds of all bizcs atgroatly reducod prices.- Manufactory, corner Vietoriaand Nelson-Btreets. CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, Fort-street, now open for Private Board and Reßi denco; good cable; prices modorate. Luncheon, 6d; from 12 to 2 o'olock.-A. Boonstra, Pro prletoT; , EVERY DESCKIPTION of Fittings, Alterations, Additions, and Repairs in tho Building Trade oxeoutod in the shortest notico, and at lowest rates, by J. M. Haslet*. Builder, Fort-street -yiOLIN SCHOOL. P. H. HISCOCK_T Toaoher of tho Violin, Monmouth Cottago, Haydn-streot (near St. James's Church). P. F. H. desires to notify to parents and guardians that ho intends forming a Scries of Elomentary Classes for Instruction. Terms, 10a por quarter (payable in advance). In tending pupils, will please enter their names and adaroßS at privato residence, or at Messrs Hoffmann's, Music Warehouse, Queon-streot Violins supplied oheap. "\rOTICE. —We are now fixing* Shelves, _13r Counters, Doaks, Cupboards, and overy description of Shop and Office Fittings at lowest ratos.—J. M. Haslott, Builder, Fort-atreet. _____»"! A T0 £10.000 LENT on Building gb_JL* " Socioty prinolples.or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments' bought and Houses built on Weekly Paymont System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on first page. Six per cent allowed on money depflslted for investment— C. WII.I.AMBON, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Vaiuer. High-street, Auckland. PIANOFORTES Tuned, ss, by an ex perlenced hand from Kirkmans, London bldlPianoa entirely restored in tone and touch hammors refeltcd. 1 guinea.—W. Slor,' College Road (next to Cascade Stores), and nt Karanga hape Road (opposite Primo's, Ironmonger, New ion lttedical. DO you feel languid and sleepy on i . rising in the morning ? If you do, your liver or stomach is out of order. Try Marshall's Special Tincture of Podophyllum; it will cure you. Price, Is.—C. W;, Goodson, London Arcade. Sale Ag^nt for Auckland. .' ' ' JG; HE NDE RSO N'S • CHERRY PECTORAL, 4s 6d, 2s 6d, Is 6d per bottle. To be had only at Medical Hall, PonßOnby. opposite Three Lamps, TOOTHACHE CURE. — Instantaneous ReIief—ODONTALGIC-ls per botUe.- F. C. BHARI_AND, opposite Poat-offlce. QOUND advicp. When you get a epod article P iiote the brand. Persons should be caretnl to get Wolfe's Schnapps. :, -■■ ROSELINE por the HAIR —This.ele- . gant preparation completely eclipses ev^ry article of a similar kind now before tho public. Price, Is Sd a bottle,—Sharland, Apothecaries *Hall. '■-.. "D ATS! RATS! RATS !-Use i XV SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, • Rats eat it greedily, and die: no Binell. " . Price.pneßhiUinga Bottle.. I F, C. SHARLAND, opposite Poet-offlce, ;■-, ■ .-, • ""ife**^' .;..-,-,.:';.■ (•■■• "•—,.



For Sale. FOR SALE, at Kingsland, S-roomed Cottage nicely finished. 1 _nn|,i-U:; allotment 10 x 113.—Apply Hunt and Craig, Painters, Kingsland P.O. FOR SALE, two grand Villa Sites, situated on main road (New North Road); (ii> x 230, and 66 x 160; situation not to ho sur passed in Auckland —Apply Hunt aud Craig, Paintere, Kingsland P.O. FOR immediate Sale, a bargain (owner leaving the colony). Professor Bernard's pictty Pair Grey Ponies, brown Harness, Car riage, newly painted. The lot, 75 guineas, worth luO.—Apply at once, 75, Hobson-street. "LpOR.SALE, anew Hansom, to be com- J_ pleted to purchaser's order. — Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Vletoria-st. JBaai. FOR SALE, at the North Shore (Chel tonhara North), opposite the property of R. M. Stark, Esq., within a mile of new wharf, Allotments with beautiful view, on very easy terms.—Apply to Viekers and Hull, No. C, N._2. Insurance Buildings. ' ■ FOR SALE, Dwelling-house (new), built for proprietor; also. Large Premises, suit able for boot factory or other manufacturer; outhouses and never falling well.—Apply Scott, Old Mill Road, Arch Hill. J /K)R SALE, a snug little Farm at l'npa ' kura; House of 8 rooms and outbuildings, i paddocks all securely fenced; plenty of water and firewood; run of 2,000 acres adjoins pro perty. Stock, nomprislnK—mlloh cows, springers and calves, pigs, fowls, &c, at valuation.— Apply at once to D. V, Evans, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Queen-street. 1313 IjhOK SALE, about 8 tons Prime Corned X. Beef in 60, 100, 200, and 3001b. casks, 2}d por lb.—J. Huline, Butcher, Queon-strect. F —OR SALE, 1 American Cortland Wag gon, 1 Express Wagon, ar d several now and second-hand Spring Carte, Buggies, etc.— Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victorla atroet East. ITIOR SALE, the Lease of an Allotment } in Borosford-street, adjoining the Western Park.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, House, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, 4 line Boats; suitable for sailing or pulling.—Apply to G. Strong, Publio Hatha, Customs street west. FOR SALE OR TO LET, a comfortable Houso of Six Rooms, in Anglosoa-Btrcct; gas, water, nnd every convenience. Tho allot ment is newly planted and sulllcieut for another house.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, House, Land, and Estate Agents. FOR SALE OR TO LET, for o term, 3 Houses, almost new, 4, 5. and 6 rooms each.—Apply to It. McElwain, Bayfield, Pon- Bouby. A . FOR SALE, valuable Building Allot ment, having a frontage to Epsom Road of 100 feet by 150 feet doep.ndiplnlng the Junction Hotel.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, House, Land and Estate Agents, Fort-street. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, the Property of Mr J. H. Smith, near Station, Morning side, consisting of very fine Allotments; also. Houses of four, five, six and seven rooms; no reasonable offer refused. — Edward Wayte, Estqto Agent, 5, Mercantile Chambera. FOR SALE, a Splendid Quiet Cow, in full mllk.-Apply to A. Cucksey, Grocor, Mt. Eden Road. JT.OR SALE, a Buggy Mare.— Apply to J Coachman J. M. Clark's. Romuora. OR SALE, for £200, a good paying Business and Lease of Premises at nominal rent; owner leaving.—"2oo," Stab Office. OR SALE, Horso, just 3 years, very quiet, suitablo for lady or gentleman: well bred; an opportunity.—" Somoopo." Star Office. FORSALE, Singlo and Doublo Buggies, Waggonettes, and Phretons (hooded and open) ; a choice of 10.— E. Harvlo, Uppo Symonds street. IJ.OR SALE, a Spring Cart, suitable for J milkman, grocer, or any light business.— A wily G. Mason. Cottcrlngton-otrcot (book of tcliuuis). Arch Hill, ' JT.OR SALE, a Cheese Plant, mado for J tho To Awamutu Factory by H. Wnlte, and not now in use. Prico, £3o.—Apply to Ingram & Co., Durham-street. FOR SALE, cheap, Spring Cart and , ifiirnoHH. — Apply Robertson's, Saddlers, Karangahape Road. F~~ ORSALE, Kingsland Avenue, Allot ment HO x6l (corner) ai|d 40x11.1; very cheap; grand position: prct(y place.—Apply " Property." Star Office. 1~7.0R SALE (cheap), a 2-H.P. Otto Gas } Engine; also, a 2-H.P. Horizontal Stoam | Engine.—For particulars apply to J. Eraser, ClarondonTiuifdingß, Wakefleld-street. : lilOK SALE, 7 miles boyond Howick, a ' . Snug Little Farm of 40 acres. It adjoins tho largo estate ot Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., has frontago to two roads, and is well sholtcrcd . and lies towards the north or north-cast. It contains In It a nice little creak of water. It Ib i almost every aero pioughablo; no bush to cut down; settlers all round, and the public school ' clnaoby.' lU. situated on an elevated spot, with extensive view. Steamer goes to district weekly. Only COs por aero; easy terms.—Apply . Publisher. Staii Olflce. . BUSINESS, Cheap, For Sale, attrac tively fitted. Rent, 20a, within 5 min uted' of Muecn-aireot. No experienco required -" Shire," Stab Office. ' POLLEN - STREET, Sur py Hills; — For Sale, Houses of 6 a_.d 6 rooms re Spootivcly ; thoroughly well • finished, having good - sized allotments and concrete walks. Price, only £300 and £350 each. Also, Two Now Houbos, containing 5 rooms each, situated iv Charlotte-street; price, £115 each. A decided bargain. Terms for abovo properties can be ar ranged.—Apply tho Now Zealand Houso, Land, and Estate Agency. Hlgh-etreot. "KTELSON VILLA, best house in Nelson -131 Btroet, for Sale, suitable for business man; large garden.—Apply Watts Bros. BfIQTOGRAPHY.-For Sale, 21 Dark Slides, Camortf. Lens. Printing Frames. S.C., So. Very cheap.—Apply A. B. Broomhall &Cfo.Jj ON SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Comont, Plastor of Paris, Fireclay (by ton or lb), Fire Bricks, &a—R. Jenkinson, Builder. Lorno- Btro6t _ OESIDENCE" AT NORTH SHORE. FOR SALE, a Very Dosirnhie Residence, situate nt the North Shore, within about seven minutes' walk of the Victoria Wharf. Tho Houso contains six good rqoms fitted with Cupboards, Wardrobe, &c; beiides Di-ossing room, Sorvanl-i' Roppi, and Bath-room, with ■water laid On; gas in every room ; tho whole recently 'papered nnd pointpd, and in ((rat-rate order. There is gver \ acre ground, having 150 feet frontage to main rood by 325 feet frontago to a side street; all thoroughly drained and well fenced.; planted with wotlrgrown forest and other peps.' Tlio view is'ungurpasßed, embracing all of the Harbour,- and extending over the whole of Remuera, Auckland, aud Ponsonby. For farther particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . . Auotioneorg. ■ FG. EWINQTON, Estate Agent, t Established 18 years. FOR SALE, Houses, Shops, Cottages, Allot. meats, and Farms. Tho Rocky Nook, Mount Lo Grand, Allotments are tho choi-est in tho market. Some of Mr Ball's snug Allotments can be bought 'at 30a per foot A pretty and convenient Houso on the Mount Roakill Koad. FOR SALE, Country Genoral Store, in the Patea-Hawera Distriot doing a good . country trade. Large Storo, with (about 50ft frontage to tho n.aln road; 3-stall Stable Coach-house, and Loft, togethor with nearly 2 Acres of Land. Trade'can bo greatly Increased, as the only reason for selling is the ill-health of proprietor. - For further particulars apply at office of this paper. im O R S A L E. GRAND CORNKR SECTION. GRAND CORNER SECTION. About 186x330. — About 186 x 330. Corner of Sarsilold-street and Emniettstreet. Near Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. Most desirable site. Grand position. Mag ■ 7 n 111 cent view. D..F. EVANS, (1307) . . Land Agent and Auctioneer. 11 O X S A L E. WOOD-STREET, Ponsnnby—Very handsome Villa Residence and Gum, ■>- House contains 6 rooms, scuUery, washlmu n *i> flrst-class order and faithfully built. BpU-ii i view of city and harbour. Grand Corner Ail Cmcnt. 100x120. Splendid Garden. Also, now _taWo, buggy houao. hayloft, etc., etc. fti *• dosirablo pro perty. D. V WVANS, (13001 Land an.. Katate Agent. FOR SALE, 1 TRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVE, two 7-inch Cylinders . 1 TRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVE, two 5-lnch Cylinders 2 CORNISH BOILERS, 25 feet by 5 feet 3 inches. 501bs pressure. The Locomotives can be inspeoted at Maae llold's Foundry. For further particulars apply to MASEFIELD & CO,. Albert-street; or to the NEW ZEALAND TIMBER CO.. Customs " ' street West • T3ICHMOND ROAD AND OLIPHANT- J_\) STREET.—Magnificent Corner Allot ment, comprising Shop^and Dwelling attached of 6 rooms, as also House of S rooms and Allot ment. Bltuated next to the abovo. This property, from its contral position, and boing adjacent to the rising district of the Surrey Hills Estate, de serves well the attention of anyone desirous of se curing a really flrst-clasß investment. Tho proporty has a frontage to Rlohmond Road of 105 feet by 95 foot to Olipbont-street, and 16 feet to Lincoln-street and at present lot at 30s and j3sro_pcctlvcly, thus securing a good Interest for the amount invested. The above proporty being close to the tramways, it will in a very short time be considerably enhaned in value. —For Price and Terms, which oan be arranged, apply to The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-atreet. ■ PICTON STREET,' PONSONBY.—For Salo, large House, nearly completed, built of concrete, and well-finished throughout, and i containing 12 rooms, with bath-room and kitchen; gas and water laid on, and provided with every' possible convenience. The House would' be splendidly adapted toy. a Family Residence: Al lotment 92 feet frontage and |20 feet deep; from its poßition it commands One of tho most extensive views in or around the suburbs of Auckland,, and including the Waitemata Har. bour, Northcote, and the distant islands; it ia also wifhin[one mipute's wallc of the tramways in Ponsqnby Kaad. To anyone desiring a really {Substantial Hquae, and at the sapio time a good prorpective investment, this Property has pot Its equal in Auckland. Price, £1,200, and terms to suit.—Apply The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. T\ E V ON PORT. FOR SALE, with, immediate possession, a __fe**'7-r6om'ed House, well situated, with 'magnificent sea view. Price, __375—Apply , ,-T' b . R&H. IHJDER.



For Sale. FOR SALE, at Arch Hill, four-roomed Cottage (new); bcautifullyflaislied,rooms lofty; terms easy.—Apply J. Batty, Ponsonby R oati. 1p OR SALE (a bargain), Sussex-street, 1 Newton, 6-roomed Houso; every conve nience ; good garden, i.120 cash; halanen S per cent.—Apply Bright'a Store, next property. FOR SALE^t Newmar]_etT~cTose to Railway Workshop, a Five-roomed Cottage; a bargain.—Apply to 11. Ashton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TJTOR SALE, 32,000 Shingles ; must be JO sold on or before Saturday.—Apply Grunt Sc Cooke, 75, Queen-street. . FOR SALE, good 4-roomed House; allotment 44x87. Price, £231. Easy terms—Address H. Garland, Star Office. FOR SALE, Bread Cart in good order ; also Spring Carts and Drays.-Apply J. Pattcreon. Upper Queen-street. OR SALE, a Brood of pure-bred Par tridge Cochin Chickens, from prize, im ported birds. Also, brood of pure Langshan Chickens.—Apply Arthur and Co , Auctioneer, Queen street. I'nOß SALE, a Drapery and Millinery 1 Business In one of tho best positions in Queen street. To an enterprising business man, this Is a good chance to obtain a going concern cheap. Sitistactory reasons for selling. Principals only treated with.—Apply Vaile and Douglas, Land a-id 1-Btate Agents, Shortland-street. T7IOR SALE, Dovonport and Northcote, JJ Choice Allotments with sea frontage; also others mora sheltered, on volcanic soil. Also, large Allotments from 1 acre and upwards at £60 per acre. Houses and Mansions, from 4to 15 rooms, and Faims near tho Lake—Devon port Central Agency, Geo. Brown, Church strcot: also, 15-roomed House, on volcanio soil, very cheap. EVONPORT.-For Sale, Two Allot ments next Professor Brown's; healthy situation; capital view of harbour; prico, 60s foot.—Apply Auckland Dairy, Hobson-street. 0~ N S A L E, PRIME CALIFORNIAN ONIONS. L. P. NATHAN & CO. mO BUILDERS AND SHIPWRIGHTS, For Sale, cheap, a little lot of heart of Kauri 2 and 3-inch Planks, long lengths, now lying at Newmarket Yards of llclousvllle Timber Co. • L. P. NATHAN & CO, T>ROPERTIES FOR SALE. WALLACE AND ARGYLE STREETS. PONSONBY—fi prominent and level Allotments For Sale in this favourite locality, whioh, owing to their position-being close to the new Pon sonby Wharf, and within one minute's walk of the tramway terminus—will always command a good prospective value. Price, from £3 per foot. ST. STEPHEN'S AVENUE, PARNELL.- House, nearly finished, on corner allotment, and splendid position. The House contains dining-room, drawing-room, and 3 bedrooms, with servant's room, kitchen and bath-reom, side verandah. Allotment, 66 feet frontage by 140 feet deep. Tho House is fitted up with every convenience, including permanent wardrobes, cupboards in kitchen, and bath; usual out houses. Price, only £600; easy terms can be arranged. N.B.—A Lißt of other Properties For Sale and To Let can bo Been nt the Office of The New Zealand Houso, Land, Estate, and Financial Agency, High-street "OOCKY NOOK. XV * ROCKY NOOK. THE REMAINING ALLOTMENTS In this well-known and popular Township are FOR SALE OF EASY TERMS. For persons In delicate health, Booking for BUILDING SITES, Combining the requirements of magnlflcpnt view and volcanio soil, tl\(3se Allotments are UNP-VALled. Tho now bridgo ovor tho railway crossing on Mount Roskill Road makes the approach both Bate and easy. Consult your Medical Man. W. BARER. Mil EWINQTON is my Agent " 1 To Let TO LET, Stable for one or two horses, evory convenience, 5 minutes' from Queen: street—Apply Richardson Bros., Victoria stroet West. TO. LET OR FOR SALE, a 4-roomed ' House In Somerset flacp, ofrilowe-strpet. —Apply to Mrs Wynn. j, 6~LET, Hpuse of 10 Rooms, AlmaJ street, Parnell, bathroom, gas and watt-r laid on, Bui tabic for a Boarding Houso: also, I Houae ot S Rooms and bath-room. View Road, ' Mount Eden.—Apply W. and J. Frator, House - Agflnia, 97. Quecn-Btreet. TO LET, a four-roomed Houso in Howe- i street—Apply George Dennis, Commercial , Hotel, BhorUaiid-sft'Cct. ' ' TO LPT,'4, 5, 10-roomed H6ufles, Queen- Btrcet, Ponsonby. Mount Eden.—Grant and Cooko, 75, Queen-atrcet TO LET; small 4-roomed House^n Wake, field-street, suitablo for conple without family.—Apply 52, Wakcfleld-atrcet TO LET, Grafton Road, a convenient House of 5 rooms; gas and water laid on.— 3. Y. Collin-, Kamo Colliery Office, 11, gggggg TO LET, new House, five rooms, fifteen minutes' walk from Quccn-streot; good locality.—lnquire Glasgow Store, Groat North Road. ___^ TO LET, JNew Five-rOomed House in Pratt - str. et, Wellington - street; city water, lis wookly. — C. Williamson, Estate Atcnt, High-street. '-__ TO L.3T, Butcher's Shop ; fittings com plete. Rent moderate. Cornor of Aber crombio and Symonds-sts.—Apply P. Vangban, care of Mr Eady, Music Warehouse. Queen-st. TO LET, in Pitt street, a 7-roomed House. —Apply K. W, Morrison, back Qf Bank N.Z., Karangahape Road. - - ri"W LET, a pleasant Front-roo^i (fur- JL nlsbcd or tinivirnishodj to a lady or gentio mau.—Russell-street, 'ArphfffiL TO LET, a (J-roompd HousiO; largo gar- : doni fn\it trogp in full boaring,—Apply R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Roqd, TO LET, two large unfurnished Rooms with fireplace; suitable for a married couple. —Apply Miss Gardiner, Dressmaker, Hobson-street .-■"■• O~LET, Barber's Shop, fitted with gas. Also, for Sale, ift Rang;© and Gas Stove.— Apply to H. Bonnett, Clarendon Hotel. TO LET, in central position of Epsom, a Shop suitable for a Store.—Apply W. Edgar, Epsom, - TO LET, in St. George's Bay, Parnell, a comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, with water laid on and gaplen.—Apply on the promises. - TO LET, a comfortable Sitting-room and Bedroom; terms modorate.—Apply Mrs Noone. Clarence-street. Ponsonby. TO LET OR FOR SALE, from Novem ber lßt, a House of 8 rooms, off Avenue . Road.—Apply second house past Orphan Home ■Road. ■ ' TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, also Beds for respectable single men, next to Mr Marks's, Plumbor, Chapel-atreot. — Mrs Purchase. TO LET, 2 New 6-roomod Houses on Mount Eden Road; gas and water.—Ap ply Crockett's Storo. Mount Eden. - TO LET, Mount Eden Road, 4-Roomed Cottage; gas laid on; rent 10s.—Apply to A. Crookott, grocer. TO LET, 2 New Villa Residences at Epsom, nine rooms each, with bath-room, scullery, aud wash-house attached. {ot an acre ground, and stable at tho store a fow yards dis tant—Apply_M L Edg£r ; _Epsom. TO LET, a pleasantly situated House, near the Three Lamps, Ponsonby; good sea view; rent, 12s 6d.—Apply F. J. Bennett, Draper, 199, Queon-streot, Auckland. TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, with use of Sitting-room and Kitchen, in Wellesley streot West a respoctable married couple pre ferred.—Apply Star O_fioe. TO LET, a Shop, Dwelling, and Work shop, in Kyber Pass. Low rent—Apply tO'F. J. Moss and Co., Shortland-strcot fTTO BE LET, in Princes-street, near the I Club, a seven-roomed Brick House, with bath-room and scullery; gaa and water laid on. -F. Q. Ewlngton, Estate Agent. TO LET, Day-street, Sitting-room and Bedrooms, furnished; private ontranco; no children .—Apply W. Hanson, Builder. Beres ford-slrcot. • TO LET, in Norfolk-street, near Pon sonby Road, a 9-roomed Houso, with .wash-house; gas and water laid on.—Apply R. Gordon, next Savings Bank, Surroy HilL O LET, 2 unfurnished Rooms with fire placo and use Of oven, suitablo for married oouplo without children; ront very modorate; Surrey Hills, close to Pensonby.Road.—For ad dress apply Devonshire Dairy. Ponsonby Road. TO LET, to careful tenant, comfortably Furnished 5-roomcd Cottago; gas and water. — Apply John; Currie, | Lincoln-Btroet, Ponsonby. TO LET, a 6-roomed Villa, top Brown street ; register grate; gas and water, and every convenience.—W. L. Rogers, Ponsonby Furniture Warehouse TO LET, Upstairs Rooms, by Queen street; suitable for Office, Store, or Sample-rooms.—Apply Lewis and Sjmpaon. TO LET, Rouble Office, City Chambers, High-Btrcpt; fireplace and register grate, fee,, &c—Apply to J. M- Mtic_l,paft-d «r H, W. Heath. TO LET, junction of Queen and Grey strppts, anew, roqmy Shop and Cellar; also. Shop and Cellar fronting Market entrance. —M; Browne, Pitt-street (top of Vincent-street), or at the premises. TO LET, large Two-storied House in Jermynstreet; stable, garden, S_q. ; gas and water laid on; just been put in thorough repair; commands magnificent view of harbour. -Apply W. Aitken, Esq.; or Major T. V. Shep herd, Auckland. , j SHOPS TO LET—A Shop and Dwelling to Let, in a good position, at the foot of Grey-streot-Apply to Wm. Buohanan, St Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of N ■&.) OFFICES to Let in Vulcan Lane.—Ap ■ Ply to Cnnnell & Cooper- Solicitors. OFFICE to Let, Somervell's Buildings, S&^Bufld^nga,Q"Ben-flteeet- __■■ . | COMFORTABLE Board and Residence in a Christian family; young men would find home comforts; terms moderate,—Eor address apply Star Office. ■. ; - <



Amusements. [ A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. TO-MORROW (Friday), OCT. 24, MR THOMAS BRACKEN Will deliver his Popular, Political, and Humor ous Lecture, , "TDK TRIUMPH OF DEMOCRACY AND .THE POWER OF THE PRESS," As given by him with great success in the i Southern Cities. During the course of the Lecture, Mr Braoken will Recite the following selections:—"The Song of the Low Born,"Bc rangor; "The Voice and the Pen," D. F. Mc- Carthy; " The Mud bury Penuy Popgun," Li ver- Sool Porcupine; "The Coming of the Lord." ulia Ward Howe; " The Obituary Poet," Max Adeler; "Ring Out, Wild Bells," Tennyson. Popular Prices:—Dress Circle, Ss; Stalls, 2s; Pit. Is. Positively Mr Bracken's Last Appearance in Auckland. Seats can be reserved at N. G. Lennox's. Curriages, quarter to 10. Commence, 8 sharp. W. K. BISHOP, Business Manager for Mr Bracken. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE Lessee and Directress .. Miss Lousle Crawford Stage Manager Mr Harry Teece FIRST SEASON IN AUCKLAND. MISS LOUISE CRAWFORD'S COMEDY AND DRAMATIC COMPANY. NEW FACES AND OLD FAVOURITES. Commencing on SATURDAY EVENING, 25th October, with Wilkie Collins's Grand Emo tional Drama, SATURDAYJ NEW 1 SATURDAY SATURDAY) MAGDALEN. (SATURDAY Mercy Morrick Miss Louise Crawford. Cards of Admission:—4s. 2s (id, and is, Box Office at Mr Lennox's, Stationer. Doors open, 7.30; Overture, 8 o'clock. R. B. WISEMAN, Business Manager and Treasurer. BERE3FORD-STREET CONGREGA TIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL. THE ANNIVERSARY SOIREE . Will take place on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28. Tea at 6.30, in the School-room, after which, at 7.30, A PUBLIC MEETING Will be held in tho Cmmcn. The Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preside. Addresses will be given by Rev. W. S. Potter on " How to Study for Our Scholars," and by Mr F. Battley on "Tho Effect of Sunday-Bchools on the World." Other Speakers are also expec ted to bo present. Tickets for tho Tea (Is 6d) may bo obtained of W. Cox, Pitt-street, or any of the Teachers. Business Notices. «*9s__l§____fi> /IHAFF! CHAFF! CHAFF 1 Just arrived: 701 SACKS SOUTHERN OATEN CHAFF, splendid quality; suitable for Racbhorsos. E. MITCHELSON 4 CO,, 19, QUEEN-STREET WHARF. THE BERESFORD-STREET CON GREGATIONAL MUTUAL IMPROVE MENT SOCIETY. — In consoquenco of tho Choir Practice, the ordinary meeting of tho abovo Society will bo held on Friday Evoning, ihstcad of Thursday, until further notico. THOS. WEBB. President. TO COAOHBUILDERS AND WHEEL WRIGHTS, CABINETMAKER 3 AND SHIPWRIGHTS. — Membors of the above Trades are requested to meet at the Working Men's Club TO-MORROW EVENING (Friday), 8 o'clock, for tho purpose of Electing Two Dele gates from each Trade to represent them on Eight Hours' Demonstration Committee.—W. SPENCE SIMPSON, Seorctary Eight Hours' Demonstration Committee. i THO PARTIES QIVING UP HOUSE. JL KKEPJNG.—I am a buyor pf Second-hand Furniture of evory description; best cash prioo given.—Address " I_.H,P.',' General Post office. 1 FURNITURE ! FURNITURE !! ---? Having let my premises in Queen-street, I will Sell at Great Reductions for one week prior to Removal, of which due notice will bo given.— F. W. REVELL, next Albert Hotel. WE can recommend Wqi.fe's Schnapps as the mast suitable Inyigorapf, Stimulant and Restflrgtiye known. PROSPECT HOUSE, Parnell. - Vacancies for 2gentlemon BOARD AND RESIDENCE for Lady and Gentleman and Pinglo Gentlemen; f ront,lar_ro.alry rooras.-Graf ton Housc.opp .site Choral Hall. " EGGS! EGGS!—Fresh itr to-day. Wholesale and Retail.—Tremayne's Con tral Grocery Store. Abercrombie-atreet. TPE DJBECT SUPPLY STOKE 2<9-QDEEN-STREET-219 ACCKtANp. A GO.OD DINNER SERVICE of 28 pieces, only lis. A FRESH STOCK of LARGE _ CUPS and SAUCERS, in different _ T\_ patterns, at 4s. m W MORK CHEAP PLATES AND w) ~ DISHES.-.Pheas«nt Plates, 8s and -» , j Mnwawsi Pheasant Dishes, Qd and _-, W upwards. r_ P5 Also. CHINA and GLASSWARE In g O variety, cheap and good. tS m TOILET SETS (all qualities). ___ TRINKET SETS, LOOKING tJ >-l GLASSES, &c, &c. 2 j M S3 FANCY GOODS OF EVERY DES- Q Pn CRIPTION.—A Good Assortment, H p at Low Prices. „ m JUST OPENED, Somo Beautiful Sub- 5 \U jects in PARIAN STATUARY; ___ _ also. RAISED FLOWERED W rj CHINA BASKETS, JARS, b* S FIXIWER POTS, Sic, &q. Kj Q CUTLERY VERY CHEAP. GQ M PINNER KNIVES. Is 6d dozen: H a USEFUL TOOLS, KITCHEN O h* UTENSILS, &c; EGG BEATERS, W S IB ; CANDLESTICKS, 9d ; X ** BREAD TRAYS. 6d; KITS, 6d; ! L POCKET KNIVES, 6d. « ffl LAMP 3. STOVE _U ■ BELLOWS. m GLASS SIUDES AND STANDS, in all siaes. HANCHARD & CRANWELL, IST THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, *®» 249—QuBgw-sT.. Auckland.—243 CHEAP AND GOOD CbTuJißi, Also, FORKS, SPOONS, CRUETS. &0. BKLLINO AT VEBY LOW PRICKS, THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, QCEKN-BTRKKT. RE A T SALE OF ' DEAPERY & CLOTHING. ONE OF THE GREATEST SALES THAT HAVE EVER BEEN HELD IN AUCK LAND COMMENCED _HT TO-DAY 1«i IS1 TO-DAY ! "5S J. GILMOUR, IN CONSKQUENCK OP BEING UNABLE TO MIND THE BOSINESS THROUGH ACCIDENT AND BAD HEALTH,' IS GOING TO CLEAR OUT HIS LARGE AND NE WSTOCK. THE SALE COMMENCED TO-DAY ! (Wednesday) TO-DAY ! And will Continue until an ENTIRE CLEAR ANCE is made, unless Privately Sold in One Lot. Both Shops are WELL STOCKED with a FIRBT-CLAS3 QUALITY OF GOODS, aa no Inferior Article has over been kept and the SEASON'S NEW STOCK being just Fresh, the Publio will bo able to got a NEW and FASHIONABLE ARTICLE at, in most casoß, LESS than WHOLESALE PRICE. Those who know J. GILMOUR'S Business will Remembor tho Assortment and Quality of LACES always kept, and iust now he has the Largest Retail stock of Laces in Auckland to Choose from, and these must be Sacrificed to Clear Out. Also, Large Stocks in the fol lowing :— m- NUN'S VEILINGS, all shades BEIGES, LUSTRES DRESS MATERIALS of all kinds OATMKAL CLOTHS BLACK AND COLOURED REAL FRENCH MERINOES AND CASHMERES An Immense Stock ot HOSIERY and GLOVES. EDGINGS, EVERLASTING TRIMMINGS, &c, all New Stocks, to be Cleared Thero is also a Great Variety of FANCY GOODS, for which no Reasonable Offer wilj be refuse 1 In the Clothing Department there is a Very Large Stock of NEW ZEALAND TWEEDS, SERGES. COATINGS. &o.; these must bo Cleared, And the HAT and SBJRT DEPARTMENTS, which contain Largo Stocks of New Goods, Will be Cleared Regardless nf Cost Items of CLOTHING, &0., wiU be stated moro fplly in future advertisements; but tho Public aro respeotfully invited to Como and Sco J. . G I L M O U R, OTPER SYMONDS-STREET AND KARANGAHAPE ROAD. " PREVENTION is bettor than cure." There •t foro use Wolfe's celebrated Schnapps, which is a preventative of disease. MAORI AND ISLAND CURIOS. I am a Purchaser of .-Eric Craig, at tho OnrioßitT Shop. Princes-street. _ ONEY TO LEND by a private person in sniall sums to householders and others at reasonSbe interest j]bills discounted; strictest SriTOoy--Apply by letter to Mr Inman, Brigh ton Road. Parnell. O H S. All children suffer from ihem. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure. SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, lspaoket Apothecaries' Hal opposite Post-office. tSeLLEF from Cough in Ten Minutes.— •JKI SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL* Price, 2s 6d and is 6d.—F. C. Sharland, opposite th Poat-offlce. TVB ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL XJ AND STEEL PILLS.—The most popular medicine of the day. Price, 2s 6d a box.—colo nial Agent, F. O. Sharland, opposite tho Post offlce .. '• '" ''"! ■''"•



Lost and Found* LOST or Stolen, a Cocker Spaniel Dog. Registered. Answers to the name of " Pincl.er."—Finder rewarded on returning him to Pari and Gould, Fisher's Buildings. Any • porson detaining him after this notice will bo prosecuted. LOST, on Wednesday night by Dr, Purchas's fence, a Gentleman's Umbrella. —Anyone returning it to Mr H. Watt, Pitt street, will be rewarded. LOST, from Mangere Run, a Light Bay Marc, about 15 hands, branded on both shoulders, strap on neck; also, between Man gere. Mount Smart, and Parnell, a Kit, contain ing Metal Pocket Flask and " Encycloptedia of British Sports " (my name printed on corner of book).—Reward on returning to T. Viret Shep herd, St. Stephen's Avenue. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, from Brown • street, Ponsonby, a Heavy Draught Horse, five year old; bay, with white star on forehead, brand on shoulder, newly shod on hind feet.—Anyone roturning same to John Irvine, Brown-Btreot, will receive tho above reward. - FONND, in Parnell, a Pin Brooch.— Owner can have same by paying expenses. C. Harper,_Ronquest Placo. Parnell. C^ODND, Totara Pile, C.H.D., on Thurs- JL day night last. If not claimed will be sold on Saturday, 25th inst—Apply G. E. Field, New Zealand Timber Company. meetings. TX7'AITEMATA BOATING CLUB. A Special General Meeting of the above Clnb will bo held at the Waitomata Hotel THIS iThursday) EVENING, Ootober 23rd, 8 o'clock. Important Business to cousldor. — By order, H, H. Kcesing, Hon, Secretary. AUCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION. THE SERVICE OF SONG, "CHRISTY'S OLD ORGAN," by 200 Performers, at St James's Hall, TO-NIGHT. (Thursday). 23rd, at 7.30 o'clock. Conductor, Mr Chas. Blomfleld. Connective Reading by Thos. Buddie, Esq. AdmiSßlon—is; children. (Id. j "XTEW ZEALAND SEAMEN'S UNION, ill AUCKLAND BRANCH.-A Special Meeting will be held THIS (Thursday) EVEN ING, at 7 p.m., at the Pailois Rest. All mem bers are requested to attend.—KD< ELLISON, Secretary Auckland Branch. 10.G.T;-RIGHT WORTHY GRAND • LODGE OF THE WORLD.-The Grand Lodge Executive invite all brothers and sisters to meet them dn THIS (Thursday) EVENING, October 23, at the Newmarket Hall, to give"a hearty welcome to BROTHERS KINGI TAWHIAO. CHIEFS TOPIA and HORI ROPIHA, Lodge open at 7.30. J. L. LONQBOTTOM. G.W.S. mATTER SAL L' S CLUB. \ The NEW ROOM, next to the Occidental Hotel, will be open for Members Only TO MORROW (Friday), 21th instant, at 8 p.m. WM. PERCIYAL, Sac. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN. , ASSOCIATION, cornor.of.Wellesley and Albert streets. — Evangelistic Service THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. Allure invited. Recent arrivals cordially Invited. TfUtIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER~__4. PUBLIC MEETING, at St. James's Hall, ] when the Frizes gained in the recent Scholars Examination will bo Presented, and Addresses I given by tlio Revs. J. S. Hill and W. S. Potter. Chair to be taken by the President of tho Union. F. Battley, Esq.. at 7 30. MR. HENRY EXLEY< : WW. -. :'A % LECTURE On "Thk Rich Man and I_a__abus," " _ IN THE CHRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, ! New North Road, TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), 7.30 o'clock. . ALL ARE WELCOME..; « No Collections. ■ / V QUESTIONS IN VI T ED. ERCANTILE MARINE ASSOCIA TION OF NEW ZEALAND.-Meetlne TO MORROW (Friday) EVENING, at 8 o'olook. instead ot Thursday. Ballot for New Members, I and other important business. . .mU, j G. YON PER HEYDB. Sec. ~ AUCKLAND SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. ' The First Annual Meeting of tho above ; Society will be held at the Chamber of Com merce Room, Insurance Buildings, Auokland, I on FRIDAY, the 21th instant, at 3 p.m. sharp, at which the President, His Honor Mr Justice Gillies, will preside. Ladies are cordially in- I vited to attend. G. N. BRASBEY, Hon. Sec r Auokland, 22nd October. 1884. TO R. T. WARNOCK, ESQ. j CHAIRMAN OF THE NEWTON ROAD BOARD. Sir,—We, tho undersigned. Householders of the above district, respectfully request you to ' call a Public Meeting of the Ratepayers to con- • sider the advisability of Forming a Township, - nnder tho Town Districts Act Frederiok Ppnxe John Porter, senr, L. W. Lee Edward Buckley . ~ A. J, Biuckloy James C. Laing Rohort Gordon Robert Laing ; William Rosßer Wm. John Andrews John Rosaer, junr. Samuel Clarke '■, JohuW.Portes.junr. Herbert T. Buckley October 2,1884. '-• In compliance with the abovo request, I here- " by convene a Meeting of tho Ratepayers, to be I held at the School-house, Richmond Road, nn THURSDAY, tho 23rd inst,, at 7.30 p.m; (Signedi ROBT, T. WARNOCK, Chairman. October a. XBSJU ! HELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. 7 Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Annual Meeting of Shareholders in this. Com-1 j S any will be hold at their Office. Colonial. Bank ] ulldings, Auckland, on MONDAY, October 27, ; 1881, at eleven o'clock forenoon. y Bobiness.—To receive Dirootors' Report arid Balance-sheet for the year ending Sept. 30, ; 1881. aud to transact such other buslncßa as . may he brought before the meeting. . ! Immediately after the close of the above moot ing an Extraordinary Genoral Mooting of Share- - holders will be held to alter Rule U of the i Articles of Association so as to reduce the uum bcr of Directors to five. J. A. WALKER. Secretary. Colonial Bank Buildings. October 18,1884, - Tenders. ■______■] "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAiYS. ! COAL SUPPLY, 1885. Railway Department, Wellington, 15th October, 1884. Tenders will be received untilNOON of MON DAY, 10th November, 1884, for the Supply and Delivery of Coal for the New Zealand Rail ways. They must bo addrossed to the General Manager of New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside, " Tender for Coal." * i Specifications can bo seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the offlcQ3 of the Railway Managers at Auckland, Whangarei, Napier, Wanganui, Now Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Grey mouth, Westport, Christohuroh, Dunedin, the Station master's Office, Invercargill, and the Stores Manager's Office, Wellington. Tolegraphio Tenders will bo received if pre sent e.i at any Telegraph Office by NOON of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's Office by the same nour. The loweat or any Tendor will not necessarily The accepted Tendor rates will be published in the " New Zealand Gazette." J. P. MAXWELL, 7' Genoral Manager New Zealand Railways. -KTEVV ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA-WATKATO RAILWAY. BREAKWATER ROAD CONTRACT. ; AUCKLAND STATION. Written Tenders for the above Contract will be received at this office till noon of FRIDAY, llth November, 1881, They are to be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside the envelope, "Tender for Breakwater Road Contract." Drawings, speci fications, and conditions may be seen at this ofHoe. The lowest or any tender hot necessarily accepted. By command. _ . W. H. HALES, Distriot Engineer.,, Public Works Office. „ '.'■•'-'.?■"" Auckland, 21st Octobor, 1884. _■■■■._, TENDERS- Wanted for Sii*ln£ and Lining a Well at Arch -Hilt-Particulars at sto re Sex\gchc|LJ^^.°-Btreet- qy-c T"O~BUILDERS.— Tenders will bo *o- ; celved untU Wednesday, 29th of October for Building a 4-roomed House at Avpndale.- Plan and specification to be seen at R. Rew's, Grocer, Victoria-street. rp O BU I L D""E RY% Tenders will be received until Noon of MON DAY, October 2T, for tho Erection and Com pletion of Shops and Dwelling Houses in Pitt- Etrsw, ■' ' Plana, Sec, at our Offices, Queen-street. . P. HERAPATH & SON. , Arohitects. 7 HE MIRANDA COAL AND IRON CO. (LIMITED). .YYYY Written Tenders will be received W the' undersigned up to Noon on FRIDAY, the ?th November, for Sinking a Shaft nt Brldgewator. The lowest or any tender-not necessarily accepted. ' ; --.-.■. Plans and specifications may be seen at our Office. 7. '-■:. '-.•':, STEW._JtT & HUNTER, Civil Englnoora. ;' Shortland-street. October 16.1881. , ? " Continuo-ion First Pag«v ■' ._! AA



, Pessimal. '" W WOULD the Cabman who drove farica 1 from Ponsonby to the e.g. Eowena last :.-} Monday evening kindly ioave Large--JJlaplc ■ _ Straw Hat.a. Northern S.S. Co.'j Oflice. 7s MATRIMONIAL.— Several • reputai'.'_o ': Females, aged from SO to SO, are willing ~. to correspond with respectable Ont-eettJera through Hannaford's Agenoy with a view to the above. Genuine. Inviolable secrecy assured. :__§ WHO'S MoDONALD? Why, the manii who supplied Maggie with the cheap IS Household comforts, 74, Grey-street. ~ , _. .. -■_ Harbour Board Notices. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD.. ; TO TENDERERS FOR CALLIOPE GRAVING. 1 DOCK. Harbour Board Office,5 7j Auckland, OGtober 10,1881. __a Notice is hereby given that Duty will be re funded by the Customs Authorities on all V Cement used in the construction of Calliope >'i Graving Dock. bA GRAVES AICKIN, 7.1 Chairman. 7* A UCKLAfcD HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF | CALLIOPE GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Office, . -,-> ,-,., 1 ■ Auckland,4th Scptember,lß_a. Tenders will bo received at this office until 7 TUESDAY, the 11th November, 1884, at noon, for the Construction of Calllopo Graving Dock in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at § the office of Wm. Errington, EBq., C.E.. New _ Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. . 1 The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac- I cepted. " 3a Tenders to be endorsed, "Tenderlfor Calliope 7 Graving Dock." 3 GRAVES AICKIN. Chairman. & ' '"^' Auctions, , TO-MORROW>t 11 o'clock a.m. 7; _..,,..., MARKET .DAY., . ,_ . , S ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUCE. FRUIT, A AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET.. U R'S '~. M A ; R'*.'"'_ POULTRY DEIPARTMENT. Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks. Geese, Pigeons, Ca- .-■'■_ ■ ..- naries. Fancy Birds, -Rabbits, Small Pigs :9 Buff Cochin China Fowls- .. ■<-..< ;i| Australian Magpies .: - .;•*.--• -v. ,:■."..■{;__-. ,f| A Pair of Pure-bred Cinnamon Canaries, im- j_ . 'ported by Evans and Sbn; Christehurch" Green Cock Canary, good singer -■ j -;; - 3 Cages . -.. - ;J A Pure-bred Fox Terrier Dog, 5 months 7 -,■.. Jj A Well-bred Pointer Slut and 5 Pups _ . ' ' | Langahah-and SpanishEggfe for Settings" ;3 Iron Tank, Wheelbarrow, JMn ] An Assortment of Pot Plants in Flower, &c , , Bee Boxes, Kitchen Range ~.,' .... - ..,, A Swarm of Ligurian Bees - -- •.-. Jj PRODUCE, FRUIT, AND GROCERY M DEPARTMENT. '3 Good Waikato Tablo Potatoes, Good Southern 'b Potatoes, Kldhoys, Now Potatoes,' American ■ Onions, Auckland Oniohs, -Carrots, Cab-3 1 - bages. Herbs, Superior. Bacon (in lot!) to suit .':_. i purchasers). Sundry Lots ot Bacon and :■_ i ' Hams, "Beef; Choose, Butter, Fl6nr*(go<sd> and Plgfood. Sharps, Bran. ClialT. Oatk. Ottt. j meal ,_>..^-..-v ..,,.- FRUlT—Hohart aud American ApplesVLemons, jfl .. Oranges : 1., . '.---■■ 1 -! - jSfl GROCERIES, &c—2oo mats Good Sugar (in lots , 7 to suit purchasers), Tea (in tins; boxes, and A haltehests), Lollies,Hiscuits. Vestas. Sauce, 7. Vinegar, Castor Oil, Hair Oil ". -. ~-. : V ON Balk Privately, at AUCTION PRICES 1 (Fumituro Department-Upstairs),* * 7_j A Well-assorted . Stock of Pianos (new. aiid -"? second-hand), Harmoniums,- General' Fur- s nishihg Goods „ •.--. _ .-,,7 •-.'■» PainHngivPictureß . ■ ...: ~'--. .->l# ■;_ SewingMa'chlhes, Watches, &c.,&c., .. ; W. S. OOOHBAN-M ■■• IJAB. BAOKti *J 7' TO-MORROW. ■••><•-«"';% -m GARDEN ROLLER, GAS 'j&OVE; If ■-/SAILS.' _ M ____ _-*| THE -Subscribers will sell by- aoetiotP at Y| their Ropms. ;Qufien streot, to-morrow s ■_ (Friday), at 12 o'clock, :•-,,.. GARDEN ROLLER^ Lawn Mowtr Gas Cooking Stove v IfSwY.<._.'>' V.» .. -Mail-Bail for 5-tonyacht > ..(Ka.wW -■_ '. Jib for 5-ton yacht. . - -?p7-.' -.;■ - '-■•S GaffTopsaJL, , k>i ..,.- ___&':.:"'-.' ■V •: b SAMUEL COCHRANE ;&;gpNiV*/7vl Auctioneers. -. I. * . , , TO-MORROW. . DURHAM ■; YARDS. - • THIS .undersigned will sell, by i '■_% to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, ;" I ' AN OMNIBUS.:' " *_..__. ■'■ ■'■■ - HUNTER ;& NOLANY l 7viY:.'?vl Auctioneers. .^Y, , ~ R. O. OABE.] ' V \B. B3TONKS. 7 ; TO-MORROW,-' ■; ? -*;- At'l2 o'clock. . '_;'' ] r fs \,| jTi R E~ AT S S A L E.""-{ ■ '• OF ' ' ' .'.-; CARRIAGES, TOP iBUGGIES, ILADIES' '.- PHAETONS, WAGGiaNS. . , .. : 7 - . :■--.. - ::>i. ft.*.l.^7] TOA IJi oR - OAft/ | I At 12 o'clock. ! B.:-Toi(.KS:'&;i.o., . ..i'i Auctioneers. \ , TO-MORROW, AT-11 O'CLOCK, * TA_f^AiQ t;BUTTEfi! i TARANAKI BUTTER! 1 ".... ~ ..; !k: GABBIEL LpVTSr^^Sij'ri-,: ■ J^KITHtL. S^B.LL, at his Rooms, to_orro#j :m '. »*■■• atilo'clock,- ; : -,-: -;.;i' ;20 KEGS PRIME TARANAKI-jBUTjiBIHcY! TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clbcl.,--' JBICYCLES! ;: BICYCLES I BICYCLES I | ; GABRIEL LEWIS 'TWILL SELL, to-morrow, at 12 o'clock, ' : THE BALANCE OFCONSIGNMENT OF I i ; : ;;..,.; ",, : BIGyCLES.- 7 -b, d I J7 \ - '" TO-MORROW;' '\,:k^v'.,fl,| :;;' PRODDCB SILE„,' )Ui „ :' W. DOWDEiM.;'''"' :,,X-.''-/:'>4l i»/ ILL sell by auction at the Exchange ;d -Tt Mart Quoen-stroet, to-morrow (Friday^, at 11 o'clock,,.. ,-,:•' ~/ .; :'.''/. iif. : . _-M 20 tons Canterbury Potatoes - » 10 tons Waikato Potatoes. ':. . ..,._._. '5 tons New Potatoes . ,;,".. -j, I Canterbury Checs'e.Bocbn arid Hams Butter, Beef, Carrots -m Tea, Sugar, Starch. Oatmeal, CandlfcS Flour, Preserved Meat . , '. S_ Wheat Oats, Sharps, ChafiV'Sarley ,r/i«iS___B Barb Wire, Stoves " .-• i || s Furniture •'•-..*' • ■ ftc., ~ &c. . : ." §&,_- "■ V ' W. DOWDEN,' Auctioneer; A Thursday, November 6, im> 1 At 12 Npon. 3 ; PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. | J. R. RANDERSON ; V; HAVING received instructions from Mi ■. I Joseph -Johnstone, will SeK.by Public . Auction, at Mercantile Sale-rooms, as above, , A NUMBER OF CHOICE VILLA AND' 7 \ I I BUSINESS SITES, situate _«HHH| I John's Church, Northcote,7, eßmmm having sea frpntagos. ■-'-.;; :>(Xf-t!f_m ' .Furtherparticularsin'fntnroadrortisemente.- JJ ''• (iitbo'eMph Plans will b« ready.in! ' I ;, i .■■..- dfewJiaya. ■ _ _.;'__: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER «V'! ] : * FREEHOLD PROPERTY fOR SAI_E • ■ AT NELSON, ' • ' ON ACCOUNT OF THE OWNER LEAVING ' THAT TOWN, j T7.OR SALE, by Public Auction,'at Nel- '^1 !JD son. on Saturday. November Bth, 1884, if 1 g not previously disposed of, ■■• i ANEW 7-ROOMED HOUSE, well-finished, | and 11 Acres of Cultivated Undulated Land, -v.B which cannot bo surpassed in richness or * depth, with frontage to three Btreets, and. situ ated in the most salubrious loctdiiy in Nelson^ Tho Land is, divided into .two rcctionß, one o£ which comprises an Orchard (;'. aores) ot 500 or 600 choice fruit trees, 4 years Old,{bearing well; the remaining 6 acres .are: laid, down in gross;: the whole is securely fenced, and contains a- ■ never-failihgr; spring .witlßn 10 yarda; off the;. . ;hbuse.' *-' ■" ■ 'A"- ' '■. ""':: W'f-bb The abovo commands one of tho boot views of! . itheßaywhiohNclsoniaiftbrdSiandisadistoicß of 1} miles from the Post-olllco. nnd aboui m 'quarter of ah hours.walk from tho Port. Thle '.vaUiablOiproperty is wcllaworth inspaotioh a» - avenUeman's reißidence, or fruit and vegetable •; P' wing garden. For full particulars apply to | :p fIPQAB WOOD, Nelson Hospital. / ;'4.*?; i SHARP & PICKERING, Centinued on Foui-th Page, .^