LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(Received February 21, noon.)

Division on tho British Foreign Policy—

Majority for Government.

LONDON, February 20. —In tho Houso of Commons last night, tho adjourned debate on Sir Stafford Northcote's motion that the recent disasters to the Egyptian arms in the Soudan are the result of the foreign policy of the British Government in con nection with Egyptian affairs, was resumed, and after further discussion the motion was negatived on a division by a majority of 49 vote.. The Parnellito party voted with the minority and against Government. Tho Northampton Soat.—Mr Bradlaugh Re-elected. Mr Charles Bradlaugh, who rocontly re signed his sent in the House of Commons as junior member of Northampton, presented himself yesterday for ro-el ction, and was returned by a majority larger than that which ho secured on the occasion of his last election, Moro British Troops for Egypt. In compliance with the request of Major Sir Evelyn Baring, the strength of tho British army in Egypt is about to be in creased. Orders have been issued at the Horse Guards for tho transfer of nn addi tionnl battalion of infantry and battery of artillery from Malta to Alexandria, and arrangements are being made for their transhipment without delay, The Victorian Gunboats Docllned. Mr Murray Smith, Agent-General ot Vic toria, has received a roply from the Ad miralty to his offer on behalf of his Govern ment to place tho Victorian gunboats Victoria, Albert, and Childers at the dis posal of tho Imperial Government for ser vico in the Red Sea. Their lordships do clino to accept the sei vices of the gun boats on tho torms offered ; but if the status of vessolß as men-of-war is conceded by the colonial authorities, their lordships will re quest that the commanders of the gunboats be instructed to report themselves to Ad miral Hewitt in caso their services aro re quired. (Received February 21—1.50 p.m.) Tho Division on tho Egyptian Debate. London, February 20th.—The division on Sir Stafford Northcote's motion relating to the misconduct of the English Government with respect to Egyptian affay-s, was, ex cluding the Parnellites' vote:—For tho motion, 202 ; against it, 311.

THE DUNEDIN RACES.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Tho Dunedin Cup.

Raof.cour.se, this day. Lady Emma 1 July 2 Sou'wester 3 [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] Robinson declared to win with Nonsense. It was won easily. The ether starters wero: Tasman, Vanguard, Nonsenso,Tim Whiftler, The Poet, Hippodamia, Digby Grand, and Hazard. Time, 3.56. The meeting opened most auspiciously. The weather has been very threatening in the morning, but the heavy clouds gradually disappeared, and by the time the racing commenced, it was a magnificent day, without a breath of wind. The ground is in splendid order, and the renovation of buildings gives evorything a smart appear ai.C3. Trains and trams conveyed peoplo to the course in hundreds, so that when the ball opened thoro must havo been fully C,OOO present. There was ostimated to be quito 10,000 within the enclosure when the Cup was run. Both stands were crowded, and several thousands were on the Sandhills.

CALLIOPE DOCK.

Appointment of Engineer,

The appointmont of an engineer for the Calliope Dock formed the business of a special meeting of tho Harbour Board this afternoon. There were present—Messrs C. B. Stono (in tho chair), J. M. C.ark, Waddel, Harper, Dacrc, Aickin, Nathan, Mays, Owen, Lamb, McKenzie, Morrin.

Before the business of the meeting com menced, Mr Lamb inquired if the man whom they appointed would bo bound to £120,000 ns the cost.

The Chairman said they would not have to consider so much the cast of the Deck. The size had been fixed, and while he believed the cost need net exceed £120,000, the dimensions would require to bo adhered to. • The Mayor raised the question whether any appl cant not stating the cost at less than £120,000, according to the conditions, would be disqualified? It was decided that all applications not stating terms be considered infoim.il. The Secketary then read the appli cations with terms as follows:—John Good all, 5 per cent, on entire cost; E. Campbell, informal ; Bury, L.2,800 ; Boylan and Lundon, 2_ per cent.; William Erring ten, 2 _ per cent. on LBOO per annum; Stewart and Hunter, 3J per cent; Latham, LSOO per annum and |the usual allowance ; Jonea, L 2.500, or LGOO per annum ; Davis, 2 per cent; E. H. Beere, L 9 per week, or L4OO a joir and 2£ per cent, on moneys expended ; N. Mareham, 2J per cent, on L 120.000; Collins and Lloyd, 5 per cent.; P. C. Brown, 2£ per cent.; Ferguson, informal; G. M. Barr, prepare plans for LI ,000, and would require salary of LBOO per annum ; Johnston, LI.OOO per nnnum or L6OO per annum if the Board paid office expenses; Rigden, in formal ; W. D. Campbell, 1£ per cent.; J. Thomson, LIOOO per annum, or L7OO if allowed to continue as consulting engineer to New Plymouth Harbour Board, and be absent one week in. each three months, or 2J per cent.; A. Sutter, informal; J. McGregor, 2J per cent. ; G. Thornton, 2J per cent., relieving the Board of all expense of engineering staff, or 1J per cent., the *Board finding all assist ance on salary of L 700; Hubbard, 1£ per cent.; Hlllton, 3 per cent.; Gwynneth, 3 per cent., supplying all assistance; C. N. Bell, 2J per cent., and L 450 per annum, offering at the same time to make reason able concessions. The appointment was conferred upon Mr W. Errington by a large majority. The list having been reduced to seven, a ballot resulted—W. Errington, 7 votes; McGregor. 3; Thomson, 1; Stewart and Hunter, 1 ; C. N. Bell, 0; Latham, 0; Boylan and Lundon, 0.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF NEW ZEALAND.

Amalgamation Agreed Upon.

[BY TELEaRAPU.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

At the preliminary meeting of tho united Committees of the Congregational Church of New ;Zealand, the Rev. Dr. Roseby, of Dunedin,was proposed as Chairman by Rev. J. Robertson, of Auckland, and the motion was seconded by Rev. W. II West, of Wellington, and carriedunanimously. Rev. T Tonkinson, of Dunedin, and Mr Milne, of Auckland, were then elected Secretaries pro tern After prayer for the welfare of the Union Captain Daldy, of Auckland, proposed the creation of the Congregational Union of New Zealand, and after some discussion as to the desirability of procuring an Act of Incorporation, the meeting agreed to the following resolution, which was seconded by the Rev. W. H. West, of AVel mgton : "That the united committees of the Oo» ---gregational Unions of South New Zealand and of the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland agree to amalgamate; secondly, that the united bodies do now proceed to form a constitution of Now Zealand." The Constitution of the new Union was then discussed, and regula tions selected, partly from the Constitution of the Union of South New .Zealand, arid partly from the schedules of the New South Wales Act of Incorporation. The further question of having a Church Mis eion in connection with the Union or not was also ventilated, and ultimately the making of tho Congregational Union of New Zealand a corporate body, with legal powers, was left undecided. .- , The first meeting of the newly-constituted Congregational Union of New Zealand was held this morning. The following mem bers and delegates were present :-Revs Dr. Roseby, J.llobertson, H. J. Wills, J. Hortson, Seth Smith, T. Tonkinson, W. Jenner, N. M. Grant^H. Voun Sl G W. Sharp, W. H. West, and Messrs Daldy' Milne, Cox, Mogirie, 8. Bailey, Clayton, Knowles,- and Smith. lhe whole of the morning was devoted to consideration of the constitution, and bv-liws, and satisfactory progress was at tained. Rev. G. W. Sharp will deliver Jus annual sermon to the Union this evening, IZ the ordinance of the Lord's Supper wiU be admini-tered at the close of the service.

ACCIDENT.

Mr John Brigham, employed at Firth's Bond, met with an accident there this afternoon. Half-a-dozen cases of bottled beer wore in transit, and Mr Brighara was sitting on ono of the cases, whon suddenly the wire rope carried away and the wholo concern fell a distance of about fifteen feet. Mr Brigham was a good deal hurt, and it was feared that one aim had been broken. Dr. Dawson was soon in attendance and attended to the sufferer. He said tho arm was a good deal bruised, but not broken. Mr Brigham was conveyed homo in a cab. We understand that Messrs Fraser & Tinno aro engaged in the construction ef a "safety-catch" for tho bond, which, whon attached to tho lift, will prevent any similar mishaps in the future.

Tho cri.kot match between the Press and Stage takes place on tho Domain Ground to-morrow afternoon, commencing at two o'clock. The following are the representa tives of the fourth estate:—Brookes, S. Burhs, F. Christmas, \V. F. Clifton, Courtayno, Dunkley, W. J. Geddis, Mahoney, Regan, W. W. Robinson, Speight. Emergency, Pearson. Stage: Woodfield, Vernon, Kelly, John Fordo, Grundy, Levison, Winter, Robson, John son, Beaumont, Webbo, R. Vernon, Harvey, Atkinson, Hunt, Burt, W. Fordo, Richards, Davidson, Griffiths, Musgrovo, i'eako and John Wallace.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1884.



Personal. IF this should moot the eye of Jacob Wacker, Carpenter, late of Clarence River, N.S.W., 17 years ago. send address Evening Star. SIR, —I hereby give you notice that I forbid you (in connection with tho Salva tion Army) to Trespass on my Proporty in front of the Star Hotel, Otahuhu; and. In future, if the act is repeated, I shall tako legal proceedings to protect my rights againt any such inter "" DAVID CHAPMAN, Star Hotel, Otahuhu. Volunteer Notices. "\TE\V ZEALAND RIFLE A__SOCIA i.I TION. The Annual Prize Meeting will bo held at Ellerslie on the 28th February and following days. Entries must be made with Mr H. G. Payne, Jeweller, Queen-street, on or beforo SATURDAY, February 23, at 2 p.m. WM. EDMUND BENNETT. Local Secretary. Amusements. AMERICAN BOWLING SALOON.— Scott v. Green. Play commences at 8.30 TO-NIGHT. A SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY will take place every Monday Evoning, commencing MONDAY, Feb. 25, 1881, in tho Lome-street Hall, and an efficient M.C. will be In attendance. GLASSBLOWING, Freeman's Bay.- Saturday aftornoon, from 2to 5. Admis sion, Cd. Each Visitor receives ono Glass Jug. —M. Cook and Sons. Lolly Jars, Is each. 1%/T R ANGELO FORREST WILL GIVE A CC ,OO,NN ,CC , EE, RR , TT, CC '001 NN I CC' EE' RR ' TT, AT THE NEWMARKET HALL, on' TUESDAY NEXT, FEB. 20. TUESDAY NEXT, FEB. 20. Admission— ONE SHILLING —Admission. Concert at eight o'clock punctually. T UCKLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB. NOTICE TO MEMBERS. Matches between Gentlemen Representatives of tho THORNDON LAWN TENNIS CLUB, of Wellington, AND OF THE ABOVE, Will tako placo (weather permitting) on tho Ground of tho grafton bowling and lawn tennis CLUB (by kind permission) TOMORROW (FRIDAY) AFTERNOON, Feurua.ry 22nd, Commencing at I p.ra. G. C. GILMORE. Hon. Secretary. Sporting. RESULT OF A. LEO'S CONSULTA. TION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. Run on 1 hursday, February 21,1£8_. ACCBPTANCES. 301 Wolconio Jack j 1481 nippodamla 1097 Tasman I 1082 Minerva 10f.7 Mata I 280 Adamant 270 -ho.iot i 643 Tha Poet 445 Vanguard ; 1014 Soa'wester 808 Non.ense ! 795 The Jilt 74 Lady Emma I 49 Taiaroa 111 Salvage ! 1438 DlKby Grand 458 Turquoise I 067 H_f.ard 2uo OucleiJ H7 Toko 54 Tim Whtfll.r . ! 908 Onida 648 Siesta 1517 Captain Webster 872 Johnny Faulkner 1509 Stock Flower 1005 July I 144S Naor» Closed with 1480 Subscdben, First Horse .. .. .. £208 0 0 Second Hor«e 134 0 0 Third Horse « 0 0 Starters 13* « » Non-starters 67 0 0 Commission (10 per cent) .. 74 10 0 £741 10 0 CONSULTATION ON HENDERSON'S MILL CUP, Run March 17, NOW OPEN. Unlimited number of Subscribers at 10s Each. Ist Horse, 30 per cent.; 2nd, 20 per cent.; 3rd, 10 per cent.;' Starter, and Non-Starters, _optr cent., Divided. Tt/TELBOURNE CUA.MPION RACE. 920 Warwick 154 Conlnjsby 127 Sweet William 1919 Kathleen 1792 Mandragora Colt 909 Vernet 270 Prioress 1419 Prodigal ICSO Welcome Jack (V) 1652 Archie 1901 Palarlnda 42 Golden Butterfly 177 Martini Homy 34 Le Grind 133 Off Colour 120 Chr. sophraM 48 Countess 514 Iron B»n4 627 Wax Light 1« Mlddlcmucli 333 Navigator 193 Sir Modrcd 189 Forward 1913 Despot 221 Taurus 457 Lord Mandevllle 1111 Klnssd.lo 387 Sting 339 Sunset Filly 1678 Prometheus .fn. Ike 15 Nepean J. 61 Drummer 13M The Plunger 908 Achilles 1509 Calma 938 Duration 29 Aberfoylo 70 Ad Valorem 19S8 Esmond 199 Duenm. 160 Commotion 1107 I'irk Hatteralck 1905 Copra 210 Maenet 915 i-egenb.ie em Sardins 1807 Pell Moll 6?lEn*edom 687 Precious Stone ISS, Pevorll 624 L.rd Llsgar 302-lilhalk I"?! t'^ nlS? C. e.!. si l lienor 521 Amolla Vict .rla iJM Su "shine Colt 1807 Art Union Mare Colt 1912 Bordeaux . NEMO -yj E S U L T. • DUNiDIN CUP. 1401 LadfeEmma 118 Sou'wester 1365 DlilßyOrand 1728 Hippodaniia 409 Stoc-flower 111 I"8 628 Johnny Faulkner 1414 Salvagt 321 Matanaka 1408 Mr Bade. ON ■iitr. Poll 4 July 475 Hilarious 609 Virginia gelding 319 Kmir Bey « _rV*.w 137 Hyacinth 101 The Poet 103 Mata 1559 Leopold 134 Kplcuro 097 Envious 1029 Water Colour / _}«« Tlie ■»» 1_99 Taiaroa | 1505 Oudols 280Otnpap» 1999 Welcome Jack 137- Cheviot 1511 Minerva i7s. Toko 72 Adamant i-q« oSi-U 12 Theugo ulr Trinket 52 Trickster *£■ Master Agnes 1490 Vuggri 1570 Captain w'obster JUO Spinaker 39 Turquoise CLOSED WITHB67 SUBSCRIBERS, A. NEMO. TTENDERSON'S J^j[ ILL Q VP' Unlimited number ol l Will Positively Olose Subscribers at ss. I Marcnu. RUN MARCH IS, 1S&1. A. NEMO'S CONSULTATION On the above eventis Now Open. Tobedivided "**?!_*£______ '•• 10 Percent. Ist Horso on 2nd Horse if. 3rd Horso - E Others, divided .. •• * » Application b* Loiter only, and enclose two £ AXS-AfNllvlO, c/o F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnell. M ■■



Wanted. i "IXTANTED, a Doctor for Mercury Bay. T T £200 per annum (juaranteed. All modi- I cinea found, and house rent free—Applications by Kth March to Walter Grant, Secretary Ijoctor's Committee. Mercury Buy. WANTED, a Night Watchman for mill at Mercury Bay; references required.— Apply Mercury Buy Timber Co. (Limited), Fort . street. WANTED, _ Good Painter ; one that can hang paper preferred; none other need apply.—Apply to Mr M. Henderson, Archi tect, Drake-street, or Robt. Kvaiis. Builder. WANTED, 2 Masons—Apply to James Trayes, Wharf Mills, Queen-street. WANTED, an Improver for Bakery, Helensville.—Apply Mr Lyell, Baker, Wellington-street. WANTED, a Smith ; one used to the cart and dray work.—Gee and Potter. WANTED, Cabinetmakers and Builders to know thatW. Spring Contraots for French Polishing.—Portland House. Hobaon- ANTED, for Hokianga SawniilO Men usod to outside work.—Apply E. It. Cardno. WANTED, a Man for the Biscuit Fac tory ; also, a Man to Drive an Engine.— Apply to John Lamb. 39, Queen-street. WANTED, by a thoroughly experienced Barman, a Situation; good scholar.— Apply " .V.H.." Star ofllco. WANTED, for a permanont situation, a steady active Man, with some ex perience in tho Grocery Business, to take orders und deliver goods in tho country, with horse and trap.—Apply with testimonials or references to H.J., Box I'M, Poßt-olllce. Auckland. WANTED, a Situation ns Bush Cook.— Apply Cook, this olllce. WANTED, Employment by an Expe rienced Man as a Cabinetmaker or Joiner; good workman. — Apply JCS, Star Oilico, WANTED, a Young Man of good busi ness abilities, with capital of say £300, to join another in purchasing a Well-established Business in the city.—For particulars, apply to Air A, Heather, Merchant, Ciistoms-Btrect. WANTED, by a steady, energetic Young Man, employment as Collector, or any other placo of trust; ton years experience.—X.Y.Z., Stak Olllce. WANTED, Excavation for House Foundation, by Pieco-work. Also other spado work, at St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. —Apply after 7.30 p.m. to Mr Scaly, at Mrs Spiora's Boarding-house, Princess-street. ANTED, a Youth.—Apply W. C. Canning, Quuen-Btrcot. W"- ANTED, an Active Youth, about Hi, to make himself generally useful in store.—B. Row. Victoria-street. \\7ANTED, a Clean and Respectable T T Boy for the Butchering.—Apply Now Shop next British Hotel. W~ ANTED, a Boy.—Apply to D. Miller, Plumber. &c., Welloßley-atreot East. TTTANTED, a Boy to make himsolf uso- T T ful about house and garden; references required. — Apply Mr C. S. Shaylo Georgo, Grafton Road, between the hours of 0 and 7 p.m. • WANTED, a Boy.—Apply, between 7 and 3 p.m., to Dr. Bawaon, Wcllosley-st. WANTED, a good steady Boy to carry out orders; to a good boy a comfortable homo.—M. Brcarly, Butcher, Victoria-street. T^TANTED, a Smart Lad.—Apply to W^ TT C. Denncs, Queen-street. ANTED, a Strong Lad to ride for Orders.—J, 11, Garrett, Butcher, Eden Terrace. WANTED, at onco, an Apprentice for a Drapory. "n" •'.'■••. l'.adicß' Under clothing, and Bei ' '■'.' .... .ioiness.—Apply Mrß T. E. Jones, .\ uik.r's Buildings, Karanga liapo Road. WANTED, a good Maohinist j one who understands Tailoring.—J. F. Saunders, Queen-street. WANTED, by young lady, Situation ns Milliner; country preferred,—Address, " S„" Stab ofllco, WANTED, a Situation as Barmaid by a respectable young person. Privato bar preferred.—Address, L.D., S'.-ai. Olllce. Wf ANTED, immediately, a Pupil Vl Toachcr.—Apply bi.fofo I o'clock to Mrs Palmer. Carloton Road. W" ANTED, Two Woin.-n; must be good Ironors,—Apply Newton Stoam Laun dry. Upper Pitt-street. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress.— Apply to Mrs Tucker, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, a Femalo Cook. — Apply Foresters' Arms. \ STANTED, Cook and Laundress, — VY Apply Morkot Hotel. "ITTANTED, a smart, clan Nursegirl, VV about 15 years.—Apply at onco to Mrs Condon, Thistle Hotel. XX7ANTED, a Parlourmaid ; ono accus- T T tomed to .the duties preferred.—Apply at Buona Vista, Edon Crescent, next to Grey's Cordial Factory. WANTED, a respectable Young Woman to attend to Children and assist in Housework.—Apply to Mrs Schwartz Kl3sling, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTD, a Servant for the country.— Apply to Mrs Newel, Karangahape Road, near Uppor Queen-street, WANTED, a General Servant (no washing).—Apply, with rcfcroncc, to . Mrs T. Hill, opposito Grocery Store, Graftpn Road. WANTED, a General Servant; good wages to useful girl.—Apply Mrs Sheen, Church-street, Devonport WANTED, a General Servant ■ -Apply Mrs Bighorn, Epsom (near the Epsom Hotel). WANTED, immediately, a good General Smith; must be a good shoer. —Apply at once to Star Olllce. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mr3 J, Oxley. Edith Homo, Ponsonby. WANTED, for a private family, two Gentleman Boarders; superior accom modation offered; oxclusivo use of sitting-room, Terms, 25s per wook,—Address at Star ofllco. WANTED, 3 or 4-roomed Houso, within 10 minutes' walk of G.P. Olßce,—Apply , No. 22, Evening Stak. WANTED, Furnished Cottage, 6 rooms, near town.—Address FMP. Star olllce. WANTED, in tho lower end of Queen- Btreet or noar tho Wharf, o Shop and B remises suitablo for a Confectionery and lining-rooms.—Apply to J. M, and J. Mowbray, . Land Agents, Fort-street. WANTED —Whon you ore in Hobson street ca! and see the large and choice stock of Mosgiel Twoeds just opened for the coming season, at Munro and Mllligan's. _ WANTED, the Ladies to know that ■ Minro ond Mllligan's Millinery Depart- , ment Is now replete with all the latest English ' and French novelties for the present season. . WANTED.— Do you want Monoy on Freehold, Personal, or other security 1— _ Apply to J. R. Randerson, Mercantile Chambera. BUIB discounted. , ' WANTED, Clients. Money to Lend on Building Society principle or other wise. Straight dealing guaranteed.—Spry and Geissler, Hlgh-atreet. WANTED, Purchosers for New Sta tionery at Low Prices. Account Books, Inkstands, Desks, Handmade Papers, Stationery Cases, beautifully Hlustrated Family Bibles, 12b and New Books at Published Prices.—H. White, Stationer, corner of High-St. and Vulcan Lane. WANTED to Purchase, Light Spring Cart, second-hand; must be cheap.— Address Martin, Star Olllce. ANTED to Rent, immediately, 6 roomed House, easy distance from Post ofllce.—Apply Vatic and Douglas, Shortland street; . WANTED to Let, a small Genteel Cot tage, near Eden Torrace; rent, 9s.— Hannaford'a Agoncy. 296. Quecn-fltreot. WANTED to Buy, a Good English Setter Pup, about 6 or 8 months old.— Address, stating prico, Setter. Mititai, N. Wairoa. WANTED to Sell, Small Drapery and Millinery Business, in central part of city; satisfactory reasons for retiring from the trade. —For terms apply to M. Bottenolli, Hob3on-street. WANTED TO SELL, Steam Winch, with boiler; also, 8 horso Engino and Boiler,—James Mclntyre, Onehunga. X\T ANTED KNOWN—Grand Lot of T T Ornamental Oval Mirrors, Is Id and 2s; nice lot of Vases, 9d; Handsomo Glass Lustres, with drops, 2s 6d tho pair; Glass Baskets. Cd; Tea Caddies, 8d and lid: ot Dompler's Hobson street Shop. WANTED KNOWN—Bicycles repaired at Richardson Bros', new Premises. Victoria • street, opposite Graham - street. Bicycles, new and second-hand ; also, fittings and sundries kept in stock. WANTED KNOWN, that we are daily in receipt of fresh supplies of Kidney and Blue Derwent Potatoes; also. Silver-skin ond Potato Onions, Wheat, Maize, Oats, Butter ond Eggs, at the lowest markot quotations,— Apply to Davies, McMillan, ond Co.. 13, Cub tomß-strect, Auckland, near Mr H. B. Morton s. WANTED KNOWN—Large Cooking Apples, 3d per lb,; Pears, libs, for is; Grapes (hot-houße), Is 6d por lb.! at Sanfords Fruit ond Refreshment Rooms, Victoria-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED KNOWN, Seltzogenes of reliable mako.^Charles Kolsey and Co, 120, Queen-Street. . WANTED KNOWN. — A choice of £3,000 worth of Mosgiel ond Kalapol Tweed. Suits to Measure. 7os ; Trousers to Measure, 18s 6d; well shrunk, and a perfect fit guaranteed—At the New Zealand Tweed Com: pony's, 172, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN. — Pawnbrokers' Sale.—Tho public .aro on this occasion particularly invited to attend, on account of the great variety of useful articles, at Mr Arthurs Start, on Monday noxt, at 11 o'clock. Particu! lars, see Thursday's Star.—James Rae, Pawn; broker. "\^7"ANTED KNOWN—That Mrs Hadley V T is Giving-up Business, and will sell her Stock of Fashionable Millinery, Ladies and Children's Underclothing, Costumes, Dolmans, Boys' Suits, Pinafores, Fancy Aprons, etc., at the Lowest Possible Prices.—Corfey's Buildings (next Gibbons's, Grocers), Hobson-street. TVTANTED KNOWN. — For Sale, at VV Reduced Prices, Lerlln Wools, Brdids, Silks, Panama, Malacca, and Dice-Pattern Can vas. Darning Net, and a variety of Fancy Goods. -N.-G. Lennox, Auokland Circulating Library 212. Qneen-atreet. WANTED KNOWN, Tennis Rackets, all best makes.—Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Queen-street,



Wanted. WANTED, Partner, with small capital, to join another in an Established BoCr Bottling Business; principals only traatod with. —Apply James Hendry, 37, Quocn-stract Wharf WANTED KNOWN—Cheap Timber ! Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds of Building Matorialß, can bo purchased cheaper and better than anywhere else at the yards of P. Goldie. Albert-street WANTED KNOWN—That Williams's Circassian Hair Rencwer is the only reliable preparation for Renewing Grey Hair and beautifying it:—as extensively used by the celebrated Circassian beauties. — Prepared by A. M. Williams, 268. Queen-street. WANTED KNOW N-Colonial Stretchers, Us 3d; Kitchen Tables, 9s ; Toilet Tables, 7s Gd; Infantß' Chairs, 3b 9d; Meat Safes, 9s; Hip Baths, 20s; large lot of Cheap Books, Crockery, ironware, &c„ at Dampier's Hobson-street Shop. WANTED KNOWN.— Oheap Now and Second-hand Furniture, Potß, Pans, Wash-tubs and Boards, Bedding, Bedsteads. Chests.'Drawers, Child's Cots, and all kinds of House-ibid Furniture at lowest pricos, at Austen's Variety Store, 310, Upper Queen-street under Young women's Institute. WANTED KNOWN—Stovo Orna ments, Is ; Handsomo Coal Vuses, 12s; Coul Scoops, 9d and 1b ; Zinc Buckets, Is, Is Id, and 2s; Tomahawks, Od; superior do.. Is; Stove Brushes, 1b; Hat Racks, Is Gd; Shovels, 2s Gd; Garden Forks, 3s ; at Dampier's Hobson-street Shop, WANTED KNOWN—Shoe Brushes, 2s Cd the set; grand lot of Jointed Toy Figures, Id; Money-boxes, Id and 4d; lota of other Toys, Id to Bd; Jaek-in-tho Box, 4d; Children's Large China Tea Sets, Is Gd; Clockwork Mice, Is. A few Rocking-horses cheap, etc., etc., etc., at Dampier's Hobson-s.rcot Shop WANTED KNOWN.-A largo nnd choice assortment of Silver and Gold Jewellory at Charles Kclßcy and Co.'s. They still continuo to keop only Real Silvor and Real Gold; consequently, guarantee everything they Bell.—Cnarlos Kelsey and Co.. 120 .Queen-Btreot lITTANTED Known—Violins.withbows), V V only Is Gd; lot of Piano Music, consisting of best known Irish and Scotch Songs, 4d; Cash Boxes, 3s; Corkscrews, 2d; Tobacco Stands, 9d; Glovo nnd Handkerohief Boxes, Gd; Hall Match Boxos, Id; Luminous Motal Match Boxes that shine in the night, Gd; at Dampier's Hobson street Shop. WJ ANTED KNOWN —Grand Sugar V? Basins, with lid. Is; Tumblers, 3d ; Cruet Stands (fitted), 3s Gd; Cruet Bottleß, Gd; Saltcellars.3d; GlassDooantors, Is; Dclf Juga, 2s tho set of three, Great Reduction in Iron Bedsteads, Double Iron Bedsteads, 20s; Very Superior Bodstcads, 355; Grand Canopy do., 50b; Children's Iron Cots; at Dampier's Hobßon street Shop. TITANTED. —Wanted to Sell (cheap), V> Boxes Tea, only I2s Gd. box of 121bs; Whito and Gold China Cups and Saucers, only Bd, 7b Gd dozen; New Choeso, 64 lb; lot of Vasoß, only 4d oaoh, 3s dozen ; 0 gross Boot Protectors, only 3d card, 4 cards lid ; Iron Lasts, la Gd and 2b oaoh; largo Teatrays, Is Gd and 2b; Shoo Brushes, 2s Gd set; School Slates, Id to Gd; Exercise Books, td, 2d, andld; lot of Sponge, from Id to Is; Engraved Dooantors, only Is each; Wine Glasses, 2d each; Water Bottles, Gd and Od; Salt Collars, Id oaoh, 7 for 6d; good Tea, Is Gd and 2s j Ginger Wino. 2s bottle; small Trays, :.d ; small Bottlo of Ink, Id. 7 for Od, 7s gross ; Brown and Poison's Cornflour, fid lb ; Nixoy's Blacklead, 8 cakes for Gd; Bath Brlcka, 3d; Dark Blue, 4d lb; Knife Polish, 6d,2 for lid; Mustard, Jib tins. Gd; good Pickles, 8d; Cocoa, Id; Raspberry Vinegar, Id bottlo; Tin Boxes of Matches, Is Gd dozon; Scented Soap, 8 cakes for Is : Nelson's Gelatine. 6d packet; largo Wire Dish Covers, 2s Gd ; China Candle sticks, 9d and 15..—11 WATT, Pltt-Btreot WANTED KNOWN. The King of Vegetable Tonics is NKIL & CLIFFORD'S HOP BITTERS. Aro being used by all classes — Merchants, Lawyers, Tradesmen, Seamen, Landsmon, Women, and Children. The most flattering and overwhelming testimony of unmistakable benoflt pouring in daily. 2s 6d a Bottle ; 5 Bottles fob 10s. DIARRHOEA POWDER AND CHOLERA DROPS. Tho host known romodies for'these complaints go prevalent in summer months. It is not safe to be without it. 1b eaoh. Fresh Shipments of Herbs. Roots, and Bark every month of every description ; best. quality; Wholesale and Retail, at lowest possible prices. Consultation personally or by letter. NEIL & CLIFFORD, HERBALISTS. BOTANIC DISPENSARY: WELLESLEY STREET EAST AUCKLAND. -\lf ANTED TT N O W N, STKPHENSON'Q XJEWTON TTOUSK, . TEPHENSON'O 1> KWTON XiOUSK.



I! LAST TWO WEEKS !! OK !! GREAT !! CASH !! CASH !! SALE !! THE BALANCE OF MASON'S STOCK WILL UE CLEARED AT ENGLISH COST PRICE. ALSO, £MX) WORTH OF WAREHOUSE SAMPLES, BKLOW WHOLESALE COST. TOGETHER WITH OUR OWN WELL-ASSORTED STOCK op GENERAL + GENERAL DRAPERY, t DRAPER V, AT, ABOUT, AND BELOW COST PRICE. B. K S f COME EARLY, )B A N S. ARGAIK and \ iRGAIg B A NS( SECURE )B A w S. THE ONLY GENUINE SALE NOW ON. A Single Call will Prove This to Be So. Horroekß's A, 2s lid per dozen, Horrocks's B, 3a 9d por dozen. Crowdson'B Q, 3s lid por doson, Othor makos. In wot wove, oto„ 2s 6d to 6a 0d por dozen. Unbleaohod Calico, is 3d, 2s Cd, 23 lid, to 6s per dozen, Unbleached Shooting, 7Sd to Is 3d per yard. 72-lnch Whito Ditto, 9Jd to is 9d por yard. 80-lnch Whito Ditto. Is to 2s por yard. Cretonnes, lid. 5Jd, 6d, to Is por yard. Long Curtains, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s Bd por sot Striped Grenadines, 1,500, 3}d por yard. Galatea Strlpos, 2:|d (usual price, 4Jd). Dress Llnenß. SJd per yard (original prico, 9d). Prints in all styles, 2Jd to 9d, Carmelytea, 5Jd, 7Jd, 9d por yard. Lace-striped Muslins, 3Jd, 4jd, Od por yard. Mole Trousers, Is 6d, ss, 5s 6d, to 7s Gd per pair, Tweed Trousers, 3s Cd, 4s Gd, 5s Bd, 6b Cd, to 16s per pair. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, reduced to English cost 100 Suits only, to measure, 75s (guaranteed original price, 95a). A. O. STEPHENSON, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON. -7XT ANTED KNOWN, GOODBON'S FOR-VALENTINES! VALENTINES 11 VALENTINES I! GREAT VARIETIES IN JAPANESE ARIMA. BASKET WARE. TAZIMA BOXES, MANDARIN SWIMMERS, BIRDS OF BEAUTIFUL PLUMAGE, SCISSORS, DOLLS, SUNSHADES, &c. &c. &c. STERLING GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, THOUOn NOT tiie largest stock in the colony, certainly tiie cheapest, and containing a srlendid assortment. ARTISTIC IMITATION JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, ELECTRO PLATE, STATIONERY, CUTLERY, GLASS, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS Sonerally we have a Stock unsurpassed by any In the Colony, at prices defying competi tion. Each artlclo guaranteed, it being need less to add exchanged if not approved, that being no new phase in our trado; but adopted at its commencement We havo also marked our goods In plain figures and at the lowest prico i and by demon stration proved the success of the plan: its ap preciation shown by the increased patronugc of the year just closed, for which wo most cordially thank our many friends. Our Trade Motto is Still tiie Same : SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS, And our goods are marked In unison with It Note the Address— GOODSON'S TONDON ARCADE, OODSON'S -LIONDON ARCADE. AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, AND CHRISTCHURCH, Money f MONEY TO LEND.-I have several Sums of Money waiting investment. Mortgages negotiated, &c, &c—D. F. Evans, Estate and Land Agent. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of interest- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-street, Auckland. MONEY TO LEND, at current rates of interest—Laishley aqd Jackson, Queen^ street ' i T I A TO £10,000 LENT on Building _ j I " y Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment. System Mortgagoß and Loans negotiated. See List of I Properties for sale on 4th page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited for Investment— C. Williamson. Land. Estate, and Financial Ac en land Valuer, High-street Auckland



Miscellaneous Wanteds. A YOUNG LADY seeks un Engagement as Assistant to the Sales; could also holp with Drcßßinakiiig.—Address Z, Star OfHcc. BOOT TRADE. — Wanted, Boys as Apprentices; also. Girls for tlio Machin ing.—Hy. Davy. Crown Boot Factory, Grey-st iSIGAR MAKERS WANT ED. •50 Hands required by tho New Zealand Tobaccogrowingand Manufacturing Company. None but first-class hands need apply. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager. Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street C.ORNS AND BUNlONS.—lmmediate l relief by using Curaclava, tho now Russian remedy. Is Gd. — Goodson. London Aroado, Agent. MPLOYMENT Wanted by Respectable Active Young Man as Storekeeper, Bar man, Handy Man -, well up to house painting and repairs.—Address JFT. 12, Grcy-Btreet ONE OR TWO respectablo Boarders Wanted in a private family; single rooms; no othors kept. Terms moderate.—Apply Mrs Martyn, four doors abovo Palmer's, Butcher, Pitt-Btrcct SEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—The bost and most roliablu In the market In gerforatod canisters. Price. 1b Gd. —F. C. iiarland, Apothecaries' Hall. . T'~ OOTHACHE CURE — Instantaneous Rollef-ODONTALGIO.-ls per bottle.- F. O. SHARLAND (opposite Post-offlce). rjfiO SHIPWRIGHTS AND OTHERS.— _1_ Wanted to Sell, four Kauri Spars, CO feet long, 18 x 12 Inches, nearly all heart — John Sheehan, Dargaville, T\T ANTED, TO DISPOSE OF BALANCE OF LEASE OP HOUSK IN ALBERT PARK, WITH FURNITURE, &c„ AS IT STANDS. All particulars on application to BOX 88, POST-OFFICE.



Challenge. CHALLENGE. —I hereby accept tho Secrot's challonge, and will sail the May againßt her, SATURDAY, 23rd. Arrangoments British Hotel, Friday night, 7.30.-F. R.Perrot. Meetings. A SPECIAL Meeting of the Ponsonby Rowing Club will be hold at tho Ponsonby Club Hotol TO-MORROW (Friday), Fob. 22. at 7.3oo'clock. Business: Important. C. 11. C-JLPAN, Hon.Soc. WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASB. Tho Annual Entertainment (with refresh ments) in connection with tlio abovo Class will be hold in the Sohoolroom TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING, at 8 p.m. Admission, Is. (Signed) W. KILPATRICK. Hon. "3 oo rotary. AUCKLAND LICENSED VICTUAL LERS' ASSOCIATION.-A Meeting will be held at tho Committee Room, United Sorvlco Hotol, on FRIDAY, tho 22nd inst. at 3 p.m.. for the purpose of Settling all Accounts re tho Licensing Committees' Election. — 11. Fuller, Secretary, A.I/.V.A. _»a -_* TTINNISKILLEN WLg^M -*^ L.0.L., No. 3. S-fSuLvS A Special Meeting of _3)[>3s_L_.?f tin; above will beheld in yitWCSn^k, tlio Protestant Hall, (ffl'Srw v_3_«_ Newton, To-morrow £fY&__Sl*^^\, (Friday, February 22). «-__ NwSr^ V * Business important Wll..<r<Z_ --VH niombprs requested %ft. \ \ .rfjft.r™ to attend. TO V+J&W&ZZ. ■ T. COBINE, W.M. Ecclesiastical. A7OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN JL ASSOCIATION, corner of Wellesloy and Albert streets. — Evangelistic Service THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. AH are invited. Recent arrivals cQrdiql)y invited. THE Friday Aftornoon Biblo Lectures fqr Ladicß will be Resinned TOMORROW at 3 o'clock, by tho Rev J. S. HILJ_i, in the Lec ture Hall of tho Young flop's Christian Aasopiu .lon. .■ .. a Railways. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCIO-AND~ SECTION. ROYAL COMip OPERA COMPANY. LATE TRAIN, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 188|, A Lato Train will leavo Auckland at 11.15 p.m. (as on Saturdays) for Onehunga and inter mediate Stations. Season Tickets not available. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager,



Calls. HAND OF FRIENDSHIP GOLD MINING COMPANY. NOTICE. At a Mooting of Directors hold on tho 16th Inst, a Call (2nd) of Threoponce por Share was made on tho Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at the Ofllco of ihe Company, New Zealand Insuranco Company's Buildings, op WEDNESDAY, the 12th day pf March, 1881. JAS. STODART, Manager. Auckland, Feb. 20,1.81. SUCCESS GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (tho fifth) of Sixpenco per Share on tho Company. Copital has this day been made by thp Directors, payable at tlie Company's Ofllco, City Chambers, Vulcan Lano, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, tho 12th day of March, 1834. J. M, MACDONALD, Managor. I Public Notices. TO BUILDERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS. Tho undersigned are prepared to Excavate Allotments In tho Lower Parts of tho City upon spoolally favourable terms. W. & G. WINSTONE.' I HEREBY give notice that. I will not be responsible for any Dobta or Liabilities con tracted by any porson whatsoever without my written authority for the Bame. CHAS. O. MONTROSE. Auckland, February 20,1881. J E G A L NOTICE. I bog to Inform my Clients that I shall be absent from Auckland for a few months only, and not permanently as currently reported; and that my business will during my absence be conducted by J. BLADES, as usual. . E. K. TYLKR. MM C. R. FORWOOD, Barrister and Solicitor (of Wellington, and formerly of Molbourno and Lovuka),'has commenced prac tice at his Branch Offices, Hlgh-Btreet, Auck land. AUCKL AN D LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. All CLAIMS against tho abovo Association on account of the Election of yestorday are re quested to be aent to tlio Secretary on or beforo FRIDAY next, at the Commercial Hotel, Short land-street H. FULLER, Secretary. Auckland. Feb. 20.1884. mHE RATING ACT, 1876. Assessment Courts for hearing objections to Valuations of Boroughs will be held at tho times and places specified hereunder :— BOROUGH OF CITY OF AUCKLAND- Wednesday, M^rchS, lOa.jn., District Court, High-street. BOROUGH OF PARNELL-Monday, March 10.10 a.m.. Borough Council Office. BOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA - Wednesday, March 12,12 noon, Court-house, Onehunga. R. C. BARSTOW, Judge of Assessment Courts. Auckland, February 19, }884, Art Union, SOME of the Oil Paintings of New . Zealand Scenery in Mr Salter s Art Union are the work of Auckland Artists, and may bo soon at Mr Chapman's, Bookseller, Queen st, where the remaining tickets (Is each) can bo had. 1 . r^HJI^SMITHS ©cz_tfH_na) 1 QBCURE SOME SHARES HERBERTH. SMITH'S GRAND ART UNION OF PANORAMA £150—Valued at-£l5O Consisting of Bi-Unlal Lantern and nearly 1000 Views, with all appliances for exhibiting in a large hall or drawing-room. Also will be given away. SEVEN ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVES, I - Valued at £59. 1 SHARES 1 1 IS. ONE SHILLING. AS.



For Sale. FOR SALE, a New 10-roomod House, opposito Victoria Wharf, North Shore— Apply to James Traycs, Alma Placo, Ponsonby. IpOR SALE, a General Store in the ' country, doing a good business.—For par ticulars, apply to W. McArthur and Co. IIOR SALE, five-roomed Cottage at Newmarket, with good garden.—Apply to 11. ABhton and Son, No. 8, Now Zealand In surance Buildings. FOR SALE, Horse, Buggy, and Harness; warranted quiet to ride or drive; safe and sound.—For particulars, apply to W. C. Dcnnes, Queon-strect, ■ IJ.OR SALE (Cheap), a Four to Five . Horse-power Knuino and Boiler, in good working order.—Can bo seen working at the Captain Cook Brewery. Newmarket. iTIOR SALE, Mount Eden, Gaol Road, J Contfortablo Verandah Cottago, 1 rooms, tanks, cupboards, oven, register _rrato, good garden. Price only *_300.—1). F. Evans, Land und Estate Agent. 176. FOR SALE, a General Store in one of the most rising townships in the Wnlkato; stock at valuation.—For further particulars, apply to John Buchanan, Customs-street FOR SALE, in Brown-street, Ponsonby, a good House, containing 4 Rooms and Scullery, also, out-buildings; water laid on ; good position. Price, £300.—Apply Star Ofllco. 1710R SALE, in Anglesen-streot, a good . Groomed Houso, Gas and water laid on. Easy distance from town.—For further particu lars apply to Mr Gulliver, l.and and Estate Agent, Coombca' Chambers, Queen-street "17.011 SALE, a 5-roomed House and X? Stable, Freehold, 33x 100 feet, almost new, Mount Eden<! immediate possesion given. £230; £:10 cash, balance by Instalments.—Win; Adams, i2l, Grey-street, 17_OR SALE, a New House in ilowe } strcut, Fivo rooms, water laid on. und overy convenience.—Apply J. Cook, Bootmaker, Franklin Road. IT.OR SALE, large and well-situated . Rosidence on Colloge Road; oight rooms. Price, only £700.-S. E. Hughos, jun„ Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE, Villa Residence, Franklin Road, containing ten rooms, with every convenience. Throo Allotments with double frontages. Prico, £_-_0; this is a bargain.—S. E. Hughes, Estate Argent, Vulcan Lano. ' 17.0R SALE, Epsom, within ten minntes' J walk of either Romucra or Newmarket Railway Stations, several choico Allotments, suitable for Villa Sites. — Apply to William Dinnlson, Agent, Newmarket. FOR SALE, a First-class Business, situate in Quoon-street, doing a thriving retail soft goods trade; the .took can be taken at a valuation and tho flxturos a a very low figure: principals only doalt with.— A pply Steven and Brooklleld, 252, Queen.Btrced. 17.0R SALE, Ponsonby Road, Comfort . ablo Rosidenoo, situated close to the City Park; house contains 6 rooms; gas and water laid on; stablos, outhouses, and evory con venience; loas'o of 18 years to run.—Further particulars from 11, F. Evans, Auctioneer and Land Agent, Quoen-strcot FOR SALE —City Property —A Well finished Family Residence and Allotment within ten minutes of tho Post-ofllce; good marine view, gas and water; £720. Cards to viow.—D. F. Evans, Land Agent FOR SALE, House of 8 rooms, and Cellarage, Washhouse, &c., thoroughly replete with evory convenience—2 chandeliers, gas stovo, gas laid on throughout, registered grates, &c; two frontages; gardon in high Btato of cultivation ; grounds, 50f t x 116 ft (Sin; splendid viow of tlio harbour and city; with in 15 minutes' walk of Queen-Btreot; price, £850. —Apply Wm. Gulllvor, Coembcs's Chambers, Quoon-street FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, the Business and Goodwill of>o Livery Stable, cstub ished oyer 20 years, in tho most central part of tho city; the whole concern being a profitable and first-class investment for any man desiring to acquire ono of thp largest and best-paying monopolies, and which is capahlo of still further expansion. The stock of Horses, Carriages, Cabs and other Vehicles can, with the whole working plant, be taken nt a valuation. The Froehold and Buildings can ho secured on ex ceptionally easy terms, or a Lease of the Pre mises can bo arranged. — For details and all further particulars apply to W. L. Mitchell, sole Agent, 8. Mercantile Chambers. Queen-street IT.OR SALE, a grandly-situated Site for " a Suburban Residenco at Ayondals. The Lot contains almqst two f\oro3, being immedi ately opposito the residence of Mrs Major, and adjoins Mr Woolgar's Houso and Grounds. It is all fenced, and is bounded on ono sido by a never failing, wido, f rcßh water creek. It lies beauti fully to the sun, and on such an eminonce as to command a magnificent view of Mount Albert and the surrounding country. It fronts a good metalled main road. There is a good deal of gross, and for a Fruit Garden Site it cannot well bo surpassed. T(tle: Land Transfer Act, and oasy terms.— Apply to W. L. Mitchell, Land Agent, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street



FOR SALE (Mangere), a Gentleman's Farm and newly-built Residence, with Dairy, Stables, outbuildings, &p. About eight • aires of wolj - knpwh U¥St-cliWB land, . The Orchard la onp aero in extent, and tho private Grounds uro studded with ornamental trees. Also, sea bathing. Tho abovo is a valuable proportv within 12 mllos of tlio city.—D. F. Evans, Land Agont FOR SALE, Goodwill and Stock-in-Trade of first-class LEMONADK and CORDIAL . BUSINESS, comprising a 5-roomed Dwelling. Houso, Now Bishop's Gas Engino, Afirated ' Wator Machino, Horso and Cart, and overy. ' thing that is required for First-rate Business. Prosont owner leaving through ill-health.—Ap- ' ply to It R. McGregor, Albort-st, Grahams town.—Any porson not being acquainted with ■ tho business, Mr Sawyer would ho prepared to givo them, In d very snort timo, qll the required - knowledge In the trad'el ' __ FOR SALE, Franklin Road—Shop and , 5-Roomed House, LGOO; Ponsonby Rood- Two 8-Rooniod Housos. LUM): Grattau-street Ponsonby—Two G-Roomcd Houses, largo Allot, ments, L 1.150; Howe-street—Shoo anfl 5-Roo(npd . House, L 570: Mount Alhart—'S-Robmed House • and 15 Acre. L1.10D; Burleigh-streot-5-Roonied Houso and Out-houses, L6OO. For Lease (with purchasing clause), suitablo for Nursery, . Orchard, or Market; Gardens, Lots of 6 to 30 acres, within 8 miles of the city, on pqgy towns. Wanted, on oxcellent sccuritios. Sums of LIOO. L2OO, L 250, LIOO, LSOO, LtiOO, and L7OO at 8.9, and 10 per cent.—Further particulars on application to J 11. Randerson, Morcantilo Chambers, Queen-strcpt. "'' • FOR SALE, 110 Aores very gapd Land, two miles from Walkomiti Station, 12 from Auckland; vory suitable for fruit growing ' or cattlo dep6t £3 por acre. —D. F. Evans, . Land Agent. 22 ACRES New Windsor, Avondalo. Splendid ' view. Would pay well to out up or keep. £20 por aero.—D. F. Evans, Land Agent 18 ACRES Rosebank, Avondalo. next Dr, ' Pollen's. Beat land In district £3Q pep awe— D. F. Evans, Land Agont, ' (.10) FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, the Property of Mr Evinson, who Is leaving tho Pro- ] vinco, as undor :— In Valley Road, hla Privato Residence of 9 large rooms, wide hall and verandah, exten sive outbuildings, and about 4 Acres of rich volcanic Land, fronting Valley Road and . Konyon Avenue, tastefully laid out in Garden Orchard, &c.; also, In Valley Road, with frontago to Victoria Avenue, now and comfortable Five-Roomed Verandah Cottage, on Allotmont 50x150; a)ao, ; Mt. Roskill Road and Bellwood AvenUe, very choice Allotments. Tho houso and largo allotment oan be sold separately, A Apply at onco to Edw. Wayte, Estate Agont, , 5, Mercantllo Chambers. __ FOR SALE (PRIVATELY), BIRKENHEAD & NORTHCOTE, CHOICE HOMESTEAD AND ORCHARD SITES, from 5 to 12-acre Lots, at from £5 to £12 per acre. Also, A FEW FIRST-CLASS BUILDING SITES, on terms to suit all classes, Apply to R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. T7I O Ri £S A L W. MELROSE ESTATE (opposite the Pah Farm, ' about six miles from town).—A capital Nino acre Farm, subdivided Into good grass pad docks, with a 7-roomed House and outbuild ings, Stablo, Cowhouso, and Stockyard, one acre of Orchard. TMs Farm, so near tho city, should prove a, happy or lucrative home to tlio Merchant or Dairy Farmer. Also, several Allotments adjoining, averaging from 1 to 6 acres, which may bo bought very oheap and upon most cosy terms. SURREY HILLS.-Cottages In course of erection will be sold, with Allotments, facing the Old North Road, to meet the demand In this fa vourite locality. CITY ALLOTMENTS in Hobson-street, Aber crombio and Hepburn-streets. PONSONBY.—A capital 7-roomod House close to tho now wharf, 132 feet frontago to Sentinel Road. TO LET, a Sutto of Offloes, for a term, In High street, opposite L. D. Nathan and Co. A. SCOTT ft CO,. Agents, Firth's Mill, 73. Queon-Bt DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. FOR SALE 7 Largo Allotments with beach frontage, hav ing magnificent view of Rangltoto and its surroundings. 2 Allotments In Grey-street, near Victoria Wharf. A New Cottage in St Ann-streot, prico £230. 5-roomed Houso, Melroso; corner lot, 50 x 200. Price. £375. 4-roomed Cottage, Victoria Road, prloe £225. 60 Quarter-acre Sections, In good positions. Will be sold oheap. ■ 5 Choico Allotments in Domain-street, near English Church. ~ , , i Lots, 47 x 230, on Lako Road, and adjoining Flagstaff Hill. , " T „ 11 Good Allotments, 44 x 125, near Mr J. B. Russell's, 20s per foot Must be sold. 2 Lots (volcanic) in Kcrr-streot 100 x 118, with twooottages. £650, very cheap. 1 Lot near Distrlot School, good view, 91 x 118. Price £200, 10-roomed New House, wjth Immediate posses sion. Price, £800, APPlyt°R. *R. DUDER, Devonport Store, Board and Residence. -VTORTH SHORE.—Furnished Lodgings, IA Bedroomßand Parlour,—Cheltenhamßoad, COMFORTABLE Board and Residence for Single Gentleman, near -Post-office; good bath. If permanent 18s per week,—Ad. dress, W. P. Patten, Confectioner, Queen-street GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging 20s per Week Single Room 25s per Week Tenders. mO BUILDE R '*S. Tenders required by Ist March for a Villa Residence.—THOS. HOLDER. Architect, next "Herald" Office, Queon-Btreet. Continued on Flr»t Page,



Lost and Found. T 1 REWARD.—Lost, on February 12, I_ I Light Bay Mare, 3 years old, shod, tail slightly chafed.—Finder apply Geo. Robin son. Nugent-street, olf Kyber PaBS. LOST, last night, between the Market and Ponsonby, 4 fl Notes.—Finder will be rewarded by leaving same at this ollice. LOST, a Gold Seal and Key attached.— Finder returning same to Claremont House, Princes Btreet, will be handsomely re warded. LOST or STOLEN, a Mastiff Dog j answers to the name ol Jo. Registered number known.—Tho Under will be rewarded on returning same to Alfred Bennett, Conquest Place, Parnell, and anyono found retaining the dog after this notice will bo prosecuted. LOST, Tuesday evening, between Angle sca-strcot and Hepburn-street, Ponsonby, a small Loathor Bag, containing a little silver, a silver brooch, a bunch et keys, etc.—Anyono returning the same to Mr F. Lipscombe, Grocer, Ponsonby Road, will receive 5s reward. LOST, on Sunday, 17th, Silver Geneva Watch, betweon St. Bcncdist's Church and Arch Hill.—The Under will be rewarded by leaving the samo at Mr Gibbons's, Groen grocer, Karangahape Road. LEFT in Cab, between Opera House and Waterloo Quadrant, or at former place, on Saturday night, a Green Silk Jnibrclla.— Finder rewarded on returning samo to S. J. Nathan, Lower Queen-street FOUND, a Purse containing Monoy.— Apply for address at Star olllce. » For Sale. 17101. SALE, off Newton Road, fl-roomed J_D House and two 2-roomed Houses in first clans or ler. Very large Allotment, 92x206, all in Orchard.—!-. Partington, Land Agent. 17.0R IMMEDIATE SALE, UpperQuoen * street, well-finished Houses, 8 ond oroomß,0 roomß, with gas and stable. Will sell either house or both.—ll. Pur lug-On, ___ FOI. SALE, .Vellesley-sfs., large Build ing Allotment, 150 feet frontage. A good Investment.—H. Partington, Land Agent, Stich. hury.'a Buildings. FOR SALE, Freehold City Property, 60 x 127, with 8-roomed House, stable, and outhouscß; gas and water; commands fine view. Cheap.—H. Partington. Land Agent A LLOTMENTS FOR SALE.—Beauti- J\ ful Allotment, Shelly Beach Road; Largo Block, Anglosea-st,; Nice Allotment, Parnell, water frontago. Particulars on application,— 8. E. Hughes, Estate and Financial Agent Vulcan Lane. BUSINESS FOR SALE—The General Store of the underalgnod. Terms liberal. —Wm. Stevenßon. Onehunga. CLARENCE - STREET - Two Good Building Allotments, being Nos. 75 and 78, Must be sold.—D, F, Evans, Land and Estate Agent. HARMONIUM for Bale, transposing koy board, polished oak case; Maker, " Bobqin ; price, £7.—Apply 157, Grcy-streot. TO BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND OTHERS.—For Sale (Cheap), complete Plant of Machinery, by Ullathomc.—Apply to Wilkina and Co.. Victoria-street, LYCEUM HALL, HOBSQN.STIIEET. —Pianofortes. Organs, and Harmoniums (new and sepond-hand), for Sale or Hire, on defcrrod system of payments.—S. H. Webb and Co TO CAPITALISTS AND OTHERS,— Splendid Building Sites in centre of the City. All that valuable City Proporty in Short lund-street, corner of Mill's Lane, and situate between Messrs A. Clark and Son's warehouse and Messrs Bycrcifts' MtIL This Freehold being In such a commanding and central position ia a flrst-class investment for any Capitalists, and If any Inducement, the Vendor- >a willing to allow nearly all the pnrch&so money to remain on mcirtgftgp, hfting satisfied with the pros gectiye aa well as tho present value of this ite —D. F. Evans. Land Agent MELROSE, 3 LARGE ALLOTMENTS, CHEAP. Victoria Park, 3 Allotments, 19s por foot, -heap. Vermont-street, lot 50 x 130. £3 per foot, ohe. if., Bayfield, 4 lots, 22s 6d per foot. Bayfield, 2 lots, each 10 x 100, 30a pen i-pat. Bayfield, very large Allotment, 490 Mount ROBklll, 50 x 118 ft Oins., 15s por foot Dovonport large Allotment, __2 per foot Richmond Road, 117 feet lots dcop, £2 12b 6d per foot, cheap. Westmoreland - street, 33 x 150, 2Ss por foot, cheap. Collogo Road, £7 per fopt. Arthur-street. £5 per foot. Gladstone iNarthcote), 1 acre, £85. Hillyor'B Creek, 41 acreß (wator frontage), £10. Mel_prd-Bt_rpet, £2 10a per loot Also, cheap Houses, &c. Inspection Invited. W. G ULLI V E fi, Coombes's Chambers, 83. Q-een-strkkt UILniNG "ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE: MhWORD-SEnEKT (off St Mary's Road)— Large Allotment, cheap Marine Pahadb—Large Block; splendid view; prico £250 Wharf Road and West-street—Corner Lot } price £62 West-street, Bayfield—Three Lots; price 25s per foot Wiiarf Road and Richmond-street—Block about 1J acres; price £350 Ronnell-strbet—l_i(rge Allotment; price £100 Cascade-strel-T—Largo Allotment; price -BICVi Corner Lot Spring-st., suitablo for Butcher's Shop, eh oqp Good Allotment, Robeuank, Wijapv next corner; very oheap—£9o EM.BRSl._ja—Throe woll-situatcd Large Allot ments, from 20s por foot Northcote—Largo Allotment on Main Road, 20s per foot Also, lot of Cottages and Villa. Residences on easy terms. Apply to r * S. E. HUGHES, Estate and Financial Agent, Vulcan Lano, Land and Estate Agents. XVf L. MITCH EL L, HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENT, 8, Mercantile Cjiambijrs.



TO BE LET, Gentleman's Residence, 5 mjloa from Auckland, with" 8 to 10 or 35 Acres ol ' rich land, divided into Orchard, Garden, and , Paddock. Outbuildings consist of Stable, jCoach-hpu.e, Dairy, See. Tho wholo In flrst olass order. To an eligible tenant rent will bo mado moderate, TO BE LEASED, for 7 and S years respectively, at present rentals of 65 and £6 per week. Two First-class Shops In the best part of Quoen street, TO BE LEASED, for a term, the Clothing Shop , as at present occupied by Mr Samuel Coombes. I commanding tho most central position In ! - Queon-street FOR SALE (within 1 mile of the Union Bank), a first-class Firewood. Grain, and Produce Business, situate on main rood, and in the j centre of a large population. Commodious buildings with residence attached, Oan bo ' bought cheap. FOR SALE (Birkenhead), New Villa of five rooms, with one aero, and only five minutes' walk from tho wharf, Unrivalled view. Terms vory easy. Medical. TV Ri S T A L X E R, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. BURLEIGH-STREET, KYBER PASS ROAD. Consulting Rooms: MR EDSON'S, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET, Two to Four o'olook, afternoon. T\ R. MAC MULLEN CAN BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESIDENCE. PONSONBY ROAD, from 11.30 a.m. to 1 o'clock, and from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. Telephone to House, No. 188. EAFNESS ! — Those distinguished London Aurloullsts': (Doctors Harvey and Pritehard) infallible remedies. Doscriptive pamphlets forwarded on receipt of stamps for -postage.—T. B. Hannaford. Auckland. N.Z. DR. WILKINS, Consulting Surgeon, is at Surgery—Morning, 10 until 12; Evon ing, 7.30 until 8.30. Afternoons moro especially for Eye, Ear, andffhroat Diseases. Consultation •Hours: 2 to 4 p.m. daily. Consulting-rooms: Corner of Queen-street and West Queen-streot, opposite South British Insurance Building, Auckland, WORMS. All children Buffer from them. H suspected, ask for tho Certain -are, SHAIILA.JDS WORM POWDERS Apothecaries' Hall, opposito Post-office r." ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEELCPILLS.-The most popular medlolne of the day. Price. 2s 6d a Iw-Colo nial Agent C a Sharland. opposite the Post offlce. ~~C OX AND SON, s DENTAL SURGEONS, WYNDHAM-STRKET, Beg to inform thoir Patients (for whose confi dence and patronage they tender hearty thanks) that they have taken more Central Rooms over Goodson's Arcade, Queen-street (first floor, new premises of the Australian Mutual Provident isociety), whero thoy may he Consulted on and after Monday, January 2 ZEALANDIA BOUQUET, THE NATIONAL PERFUME. The Sweetest and moat Enduring Handker chief Perfume of the day, It has been before.the New Zealand and Australian Publio for many years with unprecedented success. Manufacturcd'by SHARLAND & CO., Auckland, ri RA P E JUICE S ALINE. This Salino forms a sparkling draught equal to any natural or artificial water, which renders it especially val__ble>,to travellers in warm climateß. It relieves Hoadache and Sickness, allays Febrile Symptomß, and affords immediate relief in all simplo Derangements of Stomach. It will be found exceedingly valuable in Purifying the Blood and Cooling the System, and thus preventing those unpleasant Eruptions and Pimples so common to many at the change of the soasons. In Bottles, stoppered and cased 2s6d.—F. C SHARLAND. Apothecaries' Hall. ADOSELINE for the HAlß.—This ele- JT-i gant preparation completely eclipses every article of a similar kind now before the public.—Price, Is6d a bottle.—Sharland, Apothecaries' Ha 1. DATS! RATS! RATS!—Us» _LV SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTS' Rats eat It greedily, and die; no smelL Price, One Shilling a Bottle.; F. C. SHARLAND opposito PosKjfficc



To Let TO LET, at Newmarket, fronting Reserve, Beautiful Houso of seven rooms, fitted with cupboards, &c; plenty of water.— Apply to F. G. Clayton. rMO LET, ut Newmarket, a Baker's Shop _I_ with flrst-class oven, lately occupied by Mr James Robertson. This is the best stand in tho place, and opposite the Railway Station.— Apply to F. G. Clayton. TO LET, near corner Abercrombie and Symondsatreets, very convenient Shop. Rent moderate. — Apply at Mr Body's Music Shop. Queen-street rr.o LET, Two Front Rooms, Furnished JL or Unfurnished.—Apply to Mrs Jackson, Randolph-street off Pitt-Btreet, Newton. TO LET, for a short term, Mr Binney's Residence, nicely furnished.—Apply R. and R. Dudcr, Devonport 0 LET, 2 Large Front Rooms, un furnished ; register grate. — Apply J. Budge, Rylc-street, Ponsonby. TO LET, Newmarkot, House of 6 rooms, nearly now. — Apply to Wm. Dinnison, Agent. Newmarket TO LET, a 5-Roomed House and Stable, wash-house detached, with fireplace, gas, water, cooking range, and every convenience.— Apply T. Booth, Butcher, Great North Road. rT .0 LET, a House containing 6 rooms, JL with Shop well adapted for a Butchor or Grocer, in Norfolk-street—Apply to W. Rosser, Wood-street 0 LETTaFront Room with Fireplace, In Victoria-Btrcet Wost—Apply at Stab Ofllco for address. THO LET, off Newton Road, comfortable JL 5-roomed Houso in first-class order; large Orchard. — H. Partington, Land Agont, Stlcti bury's Buildings. TO LET, Villa Residence, Ellerslie; 6 rooms, wash-house, stable, etc.; concreto tank; wator laid into the house; with 421 acres land, or Bj.—S. Howard, Ellerslie. •_ TO LET, for two months, a Comfortably Furnished House of 8 rooms, with garden, on main road, Parnell,—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land Agents, Port-street TO LET, Two Furnished Roims, with fireplace, to a married couple without children, ortwo ladles: terms moderate,—Apply Star Office. TO LET, Comfortable House ; 8 Acres Land, Stables and Coaoh-houso, Orchard, &c.; fine position, near railway station.—F. J. Mobb am, V,a„ _____ Agents. Shortland-Btroet TO LET, in Lower Symonds-street (oppo site Government House), good 9-roomed Houso, with kitchen, bath-room, pantry, gas and water, kitchen range. Venetian blinds, stables, and coach-hoUßO.—Apply to Mr Tyler, 4, ViHcan Lan.o, fT.O LET, at Mount Eden, 1 Six-roomed JL Villa, bay window, verandah, four flro- E laces with register grates, tanks, cellars, out oubcs, wash-house with copper.—Apply Jesse Stokeß, Mount Eden Road, opposite the Orango. TO LET, a Six-roomed House on the Brighton Road, Pavnell; gas and water laid on; with two section, of land and a magni ficent view of the harbour.—lnquire of Mrs Kavanftgh, Nelson-street 2nd house from Cook' street. ■ TO Bakers, Grocers, and Othor-.-^To be let, In Hobson-streot, a Large Shop, suit able for a grocer or baker j rent low.—Apply to F. G. Ewlngton. Estate Agent, Queen-street TO I;ET, « good Cottage (very well furnished) in Russoll-a.trcot, Ponsonby; five rooms, with kitchen detached.—Apply to F. Ring. Jeryoiß.street, Poaapaby. TO MERCHANTS, FORWARDING AGENTS. LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS. seo,— To Lot. Largo Premises in Durham-street, adjoining the Haymarkct, recently occupied as stores by Messrs T. and S. Morrin and Co.; very suitable for any business requiring large space in the centre of the city.—Apply to Mr R. H, Witt, adioining; or W. and E. Hasten, Wake field-street BUSINESS OFFICES,—Two Offices To Let in the central part of Queen-street - Apply D, F, Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street, GROUND FLOOR OFFICE, in Durham street West to Let (opposito Haymarket Sale Yardß), with or without office furniture.— Apply T. W. Hlckson. "DOOMS.—To Let, Two "Unfurnished JLV Rooms, situated near tho Newmarket Station. The rooms are large and airy, and hove fireplace ; rent reasonable. — Apply for address to Star Office, , mOL E T , HANDSOME NEW SHOP, good position, situated corner Of VVollealoy-atreet nnrt ..Mutt street Largo upstairs mom: concrute cellar. Shop fitted up with marl.li. iop counter, shelve*, cupboard, gas fittings, et.- : ivii'er laid on. P. F. XV W" K.lnto Agent, • "V^AREHOUSKTi'" i.TOU LEASE. Warehouse of i... -'oii'B. .-••in excellent cellar. In Albert anil i.iiile .Jueen vtreets. If. TONKS & CO.



Gazette in Bankruptcy, T N B A N X R U,P T C Y. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, HOLDEN AT AUOKLANR In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act 1883," and of ihe Bankruptcy of Hopkins Clarke. of. Korlkeri, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Settler, a Bankrupt, Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Croditors of the above-named Bankrupt will bo held at my office, Supremo Court Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 3rd di\y of March, 1884, at tho hour of eleven o'clock In the forenoon, for the purposo of re ceiving and considering the report of the As signee recommending the confirmation of, and If tho Creditors think fit, of passing a Resolution confirming the Preliminary Resolution passed at the first General Meeting of the Creditors of the Bankrupt, held on the 26th day of January last, to the effort that a guaranteed composition of 17s fid In the £, payable In 6,0, and 12 months, free of interest should be accepted. Dated at Auokland this 21st day of February, 1884. JOHN LAWSON. Official Assignee in Bankruptcy, Licensing Notices. . •<T ICENSING AMENDMENT ACT, JU 1882." ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR LICENSING COMMITTEE. I, Henry Ridings, Returning Officer for tho bo vera! Lloonslng Districts of the City of Auck land, do appoint the fallowing places and time as to eaoh district for the purpose of Electing a Chairman for eaoh Lloonslng Committee as appearing in tho schedule annexed opposite tho name of suoh district:— AUCKLAND NQRTK-At D. H. Mckenzie's Office, Fort-street, 26th day of February, 1881, 3 p.m. AUCKLAND SOUTH - Ante-room of St: James 8 Hall. Wolllngton-street Wednes day, 27th, 7.30. AUCKLAND EAST-Office of J. Newman, Tuesday, 20th, 2 p.m. KARANGAHAPE-Tuosday, 26th, at 7.30 p,m„ School-room Pitt and Edwin-streets. GRAFTON—Mr Maokeohnle's Office, Queen street, Tuesday, 26th, at 4 p.m. PONSONBY-Tuosday, 26th Instant, Noon, at Mr Gittos's Offioe, Wyndham-street HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. Fobruary 2', 1881. 303 Business Notices. CUSTOMERS who have Work left with me for repairs will please call for It beforo the 29th instant—Jas. Adams, Watchmaker, Viotorla-street CLEARANCE SALE, in Kyber Pass Road, of Mrs H. J. Smith 'a Stock of Drapory and Millinery at very Low Prices prior 10 salo of premises by Auction on the 26th Inat WHITE Standard and Domestic Sewing Machines just rocolved in original-pac kages ; call and sco for yourselves. Terms from 2s 6d per week.—W. C. Dennes, Quecn-Btreet _Ti RAPES, GRAPES.—Hot-house Grapes, VJT direct from tho vine: very superior; town pricea.—Wm. Stevenson. Onehunga. HAMS HAMS.—A Shipment just re oeived In sound order, 8d lb, taking tho whole ham; any amount of Bacon as well.— John Eaton, Hobson-streot UST RECEIVED, ex Tongariro, a Stock of Artists' Materials.—J. LEECH. Short land-street. JNGRAM AND O 0., ENGINEERSI AND MACHINERY WTTERB. Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning, Pipe Screwing, &a, &c All WOODWORK in Connection with ' Machinery Made. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Agents for All Descriptions of AMERICAN MACHINERY. Luhiucating Oils, &o. Office and Works: CORKER OF VICTORIA AND CO-URG-STREKTS. T>ONSONBY VINEYARD GRAPES. GRAPES. GRAPES. Wholesale and Retail. THOMAS STEADMAN & CO., Seed Merchants. Next to Mr Wiseman's, Queen-street Auctions. 1 ~ TO-MORROW. ; PRODUCE SALE. '< ' W. DOWDEN WILL .ell by auction at the Exchaiigo Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 7 tons Potatoes 5 cwt Cheese , 2 cases Digestive Biscuits i 10 kegs Corned Beef 5 cases Bacon < •-'. ' 150 boxes Tea 20 half-chests Tea ' 75 boxes Candles 1 cask Treacle • Also,, I Furniture, Fencing Wire, Sec., See. - •



Auctions, iyj r W, 8. COCHRANE J [JAS. DACRK fl TO-MORROW. H ; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. . | i WARDROBE, MANGLE, SADDLES THE Subscribers will sell by auction, n't their Rooms, Queen-street, to-morrow (Friday)'at 11 o'clock,) HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- j Couch and 6 Chairs, Wardrobe, Cho.ts Drawers, Couches. Tables. Chairs, Wash- . standß and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mir rors, Curtains, Oilcloth. Wool Mats, Pictures, Cots, Mattrasses, Iron ana Wood Bedsteads, Hair-seated Sofa, Meat safes. Round Tables, Mangle, Kitchen: Utensils, &c. Also. . ■ -A Perambulator, Copying Press, Guitar, Violin, Banjo, 2 Sets Harness. 2 Side Saddles, Bent's Saddle, Storo Truck. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, THE HAYMARKET. j! Ex Argyle, from Waitara. A UNBROKEN DRAUGHT FILLIES 2 Heavy Draughts, any trial 8 Medium Draught, suited to 'Bus work 0 First-class Hacks and Buggy Horses Also, 1 Four-year-old Draught Marc and Foal (win ncr of first prize at lato Show), staunch Pair of handsome Grey Coach Horses, from Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. . -A TO-MORROW, 11 o'clock, AT SIBBIN'S MART. 5 TONS BEST TABLE POTATOES _ Seed Potatoes, Flukes; upsot price, £210s A ; 10 Backs Fowl Wheat; upset price, 2s 3d 1 : 2 tons English Loaf Sugar " | ■90 packages Tea Soap, Candles, Groceries 210 sacks Maize HO sacks Oats 51 Checßcs (prlmo Auckland) 18 Best Southern Hams. TO.MORROW, 11 o'clock. MARKET DAY. ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUCE. FRUIT,. AND GROCERY AUCTION MARKET. ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY DEPARTMENT. i Fowls, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Pigeons, Ca j narieg, Fancy Birds. Small Pigs 2 Pairs Pure-bred Golden Hamburgs f j l Pair Guinea Fowls 1 Buggy Set Harness, in good order 1 Spring Cart Set Harness, In good order /PRODUCE, FRUIT,AND GROCERY ] DEPARTMENT. Table Potatoes, Onions, Cabbages, Pcaß, Herbs, 1 Carrots, Bacon. Hams, Cheese, Butter, i Honey, Flour, Sharps, Oatmeal, Oats, I Wheat Maiio 1 case Canterbury Bacon and Hams ■_-_/-, ",| FRUIT"— Pears, Plums, Poaches, Apples, 1 Lemons, Orangos,"Pincapplos ' *! GROCERIES. &c. — Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Bis- - I cults, Lollies, Jam, Starch. Bluo, Blacking, Vinegar, Sauce, Soap, Manilla Kits (as- 11 sorted sizes). White Lead, Oil, Fancy Soap, \ ■ *:c- I Ex Loongana, from Hobart— • ,11 53 oases Wilson's Jam (well assorted) J On Private Sale, at AUCTION PRICES, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT (Upstaire). " ■ j Pianos, a vory Superior Harmonium, Houao- I hold Furniture and Effects in great varioty i (suitable for all classes), Earthenware Pictures, Grates, Stoves, Ovens Marble Mantelpieces, Watches, Sewing Ma chines. *._ TO-MORROW. By Order of the Registrar of Dogs. . !™ A NUMBER OF VALUABLE DOGS ' ~.r. .r^UA0,,80,13 by Auction at tho Kennels I TO-MORROW, the 23rd February, at 12 o'clock noon, • ~-.-. GEO. GOLDIE, Auctioneer.



JOHN tiEYDON,] [EDWARD LEYDON. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. JOHN Se E. LEYDON will soil nt their.Control. Commercial Sale Rooms. Queon-stroet, _ . y-. SUITES in Cretonne, Horsehair. Leather, Ladies' Easy Chairs, Coucheß, Fancy Tables, Work do., Kitchen do., Waah atands. Dressing Tables. Mattrasses, iron Bedsteads, Sewing Machines, Plc f tures, Watches, Cutlery, Jewellery. Glassware. Croekory, E.P. Goods. •; Siberian Silvor do., Saddles. i Potatoes, Onions. Cheese, fee.; &c. * JOHN LEVDON.] fr—WABD LEYDON. , TOMORROW, at 11 o'olook, . JOHN & JB. LEYDON will sell, at their Auction Mart,3Jueen-street, * X LARGE CONSIGNMENT from SYDNEY Of the NEWEST JAPANESE. CHINESE. ,M NG Tffi TAL CABINETS Sample Case In window of John & E. Leydon. Central Commercial Sale-rooms, Queen-street Also, A CONSIGNMENT of PIPES, JEWEL- • LERY, &c„ So., without tlio slightest reserve. Orders to tho trade received by John & E. Leydon. TO-MORROW, II o'clock. CARBINES & TAYLOR WILL sell by auction; at their Central Sale-rooms, to-morrow (Friday), at" II 0 clock sharp, POULTRY-'Fowls. Ducks. ■Turkeys. Geoso, Brahmas, Dorkings, and Spanish Fowls! .Young Plgs,:Canaiies, &c. PRODUCE—Hams and Bacon, Walroa Cheese Butter, Potatoes, Onionß, Lard, Honey, Oats, Maize, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmeal, '&iv * FRUlT—Apples. Poars, Plums, Peaches, &3 GROCERIES-Teo. Sugar, Rico, Barley. Mus tard. Pickles, Candles, Koroseno, &c. Also, CLOTHING (New and Socond .land), Jewellery. . Furniture, and Kitchen Utensilß, &o. . 1 Larfco Crato CROCKERY, assorted. " •'• At 11 o'clock. ' CARBINES & TAYLOR. - ! B. TONKS.] 18. 0. CABR.] |B. D. TONKS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25. KEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONTEST.* REFRESHMENT BOOTHS. *B. TONES A. CO. "\\7~ILL sell on Monday, the2Sthinst, at II ■ 12 o'clock, REFRESHMENT AND LUNCHEON BOOTH PUBLICAN'S BOOTH RIGHT FOR FRUIT STALLS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, .;>.'At ll o'clock. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. R. ARTHUR HAVING received instructions from Mr , _..i a_? c,!? Rao' wiU BcU at his Mart, on Mon day, 25th February, at 11 o'clock, No. 11, DC Gold Watch (by Thos. Rusboll and Sons ; 497, April 4, 1882. DC Gold Watch- 027 BF,_?°l4JlrKe„;.^°8 F,_?°l4JlrKe„;.^°v August 4. bes Watch aid Gold Albert; 912. Juno 2, DCS WatehmdS Albert: 310. April 16. DCS Watch ; 213 Junn 23, DC!. Watofi; 834. May 26. DCS Wat_h° 885, May 31, DCS Watch r 237. AprU 9* ife Geneva: 801, May 21. OF Verge; 430, April 24 • 4, MarcK 20, OFS Watch; ?95 &*& Watch; 862, March 10, DC Brass Watch• May | DC Waltham' and Silver Albert'-6*: , Jjjfe2*. Bj^S'Watchi; 208, June 22. DC Geneva; 916, June 4. DC Waltham and Silver Albert; 667, May 14 DCS.Watch; 365, July 4, DC Geneva and Gold, Albert; 119. March 30. DC Wei. ' tliam; 20feAprtl 7, OF Geneva; 290, April 14, DC Gone* 714. August 2, DCS Watch and Hair Albert; 056, May 14, OF Geneva and S Albert; IS9, March 31, OF Wal tham: 32. May 30, DC Brass; 891, August 20 DC Waltham and Silver Albert; 875, Anjnist __ • DCS Watch; 862. August 57. DCS WitcKTssT . August 28, Dress Piece; 817, August 11, dock, 4 Forkß. 2 Spoons; 765. August 7, Telescope ami 2 Opera Glasses; 30, March 22, Dress Piece and Jacket; 801, October 26, 11 yards Dress Piece* 00, March 26, Field Glass; 804, October " 21, 3 Pairs Boots; 483, July'3l, CruetTani ?°'9_ BB,i, 6W June 16, Coat, Vest 28heota; 770. April 18, Coat and Vest; 917, April 28. Coat- Vest 4 Shirts, Dress Coat; 813, August 2b, 188& History of Australia; 483, July ]§, Bible: 31 March 22, Desk and Work Box; 84, May & Bible: 120, May 8, Coat Vest, 4 Pairs firaworsis _ 122, May 17, Balo Clothing; 42, May 12,Coatlf W Shirts; 355. May 31, Coat, Vest and Trousers. 53, May 25, 1 doz.' Whito Shirts, 3 Sheets: 421, September 27, Overcoat; 712, December 19 Portmanteau; 199, September 15, Bale Clothing; 184, January 22, Sewing Machine and Earrings • 775, August-7. Counterpane, Dress Piece, and 2 Pieces: 685, May 10. Printing Press, with Type • 137, May 18, Double-barrelled Gun, with case (new): 977, January 6, Portmanteau, Tin Box with contents: 200, September 15. 100 yards Calico; 207, May 26, Revolver In case; 717 8 August 19, 2ii pairs of Women's and Boys'' 1 Boots In box; 483, July 12, Brooch and Earrings; 228, June 20. Earrings; 993. June 11. Brooch; 80b,. May 30, 3 Studs and Solitaires (quartz); 532, February 13, Brooch and Earrings (greensti 03); 285, April 14 4-Btone Diamond Ring and Gold Pin ; 875' Augußt 18, DCS Watch and Silver Albert* 811, August 11, DCS Watch ; 862,' Aug. 17, DCS Waltham and Silver Albert; 864. August 17. Ring; 64, Feb. 12, 10 Books; 31, November 3, 2 Coats, Trousers, and 2 Whito Shirts ; 525 May J, Treadle Sewing Machine.