PROFESSOR PAYNE'S ENTER TAINMENT.

Propkssok Payne repeated his wonderful shooting performance at the Opera House last evening, and also gave a very clever representation of "The Bowildcrcd Country man," in which sketch he introduced the cabinot trick. Tho applo was shot by the Professor from his brother's head at the first attempt, but such success did not attend his efforts to shoot an apple from his brother's fingers, and it was not till tho fourth shot had boon fired that the object was struck. The coin shot from his brothers fingers was found near the pit, very much broken. Applause followed each of Ids clever performances. A similar entertainment will be given this evening.

IS THE SHOOTING GENUINE ?

A Private Tost, and Its Somi-Tragio Results.

As several pressmen and others had ex pressed strong doubts concerning the gonuineness of Professor Payno's reputed fancy shots, the manager (Mr Bawling) courteously arranged for a private exhibi tion on tho stage of the Opera House nt noon to-day. At tho timo stated several members of tho Star's Literary Stall', Mr. W. S. Pulford (manager of the Inter colonial Nows Agency), Mr IT. N. Abbott, Mr W. Robinson, and several other gentle men mot tho Professor and his brother upon tho stage, and preparations were immedi ately made for tho test. In order to show that he was not dependent upon any trickery or mechanical apparatus for the success of his shooting, tho marksman first of all unscrewed and took to pieces his target which consists of a squaro piece of wood covered with somo chalked cloth and backed by a thick plato of iron. Tho wood waa perforated by a number of bullet holes, and between it and tho iron at tho back the" fiattended remains of numerous bullets wero disclosed to view. Thoso were thrown out, and tho target screwed up again. Then tho gun was disconnected from tho breech, and, on being re-adjusted, was loaded with a marked bullet, while the company being unanimous in declining tho distinction of essaying tho role of Albert Tell, a carefully scrutinised apple was placed upon tho head of Mr Payne, jun. The Professor took steady hut not protracted aim, and then fired, cutting the applo right through tlio centre. Thero was not tho slightest room for entertaining doubt as to tho bonil fides of tho test and its result, and con sequently everyone present readily ex pressed his entire satisfaction. Still, in order to make assurance doubly sure, tho Professor volunteered further proof of his skill. A very old coin produced by one of the converted sceptics was stuck on edge upon a piece of soap placed upon a stick and hold by Mr TV. Robinson, and with the utmost conti deneo tho marksman fired and hit it. Then an applo was fixed upon a nail, and lying down upon his back the Professor fired over his shoulder and struck it. A man named George Havord, who is employed about the Opera House, next offered to allow the applo to be shot upon his head, and beinjr taken at the word, an apple was placed in position and cloanly hit without in juring a hair of his head. At this conjunc ture Mr Barry O'Neil, who happened to bo present, remarked jocosely to Mr Pulford that he was not game enough to undergo the test, and the latter gentleman, remem bering that it was not the first time ho had been under fire, at once accepted the chal lenge. The apple was consequently placed upon his head and with the utmost coolness he stood firmly up to await the shot, but just as the Professor was taking aim ho in voluntarily stiffened his figure a little, tho result being that tho bullet while striking tho applo also grazed his scalp. The wound, however, was not serious, and Dr. Tennent at once bound it up. It could not in any way bo chargeable to the shootist, for it Mas obvious to all that the bracing of the frame at tho critical moment was the cole cause of tho accident. There was no wincing, however, for Mr Pulford exhibited remarkable composure and steadiness throughout a trial which would tend to unsettle the nerves of most men. We need only add that the Professor's boasted skill with the rifle is as genuine aa it is surpris ing. Let those who doubt satisfy their minds with the evidonco of ocular demon stration.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The weekly ineoting was held this aftei' no«n. There woro present—Messrs Hobbs I chairman), S. Luke, W. F. Buckland, D. Goldio, Theo. Cooper, J. W. Core, Mr Moss. Chairman s Report.—This stated inter alia that tho following temporary arrange ments ro teachers had been made:—Mr Walker, to Devonport school; Miss A. Tinling, from Opotiki to Newton East} Mies Nicholson has returned to Grafton Road school; temporary leave of absence had been granted to Misses Maud Nichol son, Emma Fielder, and Miss Horsley, Correction.— Mr Buckland pointed out that the Board had ruled that a contractor for school building or other works under the Board was not entitled to a seat on the Commit tae. Mongonci.—Tenders for school building were received as follows:—Thomas Wal lace (accepted^, £340; Charles Harris, £35815s j YVm. Gillett, £3155. Engineer's estimate, £310. Mercuey Bat.—Tenders for teacher's dwelling were opened as follows; —W. Q, Smith (accepted), ±'395 ; Maunder and Boetock, £425; Furey, £474.—Engineer's estimate, £390,—Messrs Goldie and Buck land commented on the e>tene cost,if these buildings. Tho former gentleman mentioned that similar buildings on Surrey Hills estate were tendered for at from £130 to £150.—1t was suggested that the accept ance of the tender should bo deferred for inquiry, but this course was not adopted. Pabb Scholarship Difficulty. — The Chairman referred to this matter ( which had cropped up since he went away, and ■ lid that the boy Parr had called at their office yesterday, and was requested to come back this morning to see him. He did so, but thinking tho Board might prefer to flne3tion the lad, he (Mr Hobbs) told him to come back at three o'clock. He asked for a letter to the Chairman of tho Grammar School Board, in order that ho might be enrolled as a scholar. He had B3nt a letter to the Board not exactly respectful in tone. This morning ths following telegram had been re ceived from the boy's father: — Thames. Chairman Education Board. Missed steamc* yesterdty. Delayed at Parawai School. Please get Board to await my information regarding scholarships and son's telegram. I shall sit you right. Mr Ccoper is astray in speech. lam not sati > fied with Secretary's explanation.— Reuben Pabb."—Mr Buckland suggested that the boy should be introduced and questioned, while Messrs Goldie and Cooper opposed this course, submitting that he should not be asked any questions while pig father was not there, while Mr Buck land held that the inference from this was that there was something to conceal.—Mr Cooper pointed out that there was one per son under their control whom they sliGuldex^ amine, and that was Mr O'Donoghue.^On §he motion of Mr Cooper, it was unanimously agreed that the scholarship should be granted to the boy. Messrs Bucklaud, Cooper, and Luke thought a special meet ing of the Board should bo held to hear Mr Parr's explanation, and investigate the matter.—lt was eventually agreed that Mr Parr bo informed that tha ordinary meeting, o£ the Board will bo held next Friday, when ho can submit a statomoot if lie go desires. [Left sitting.]

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1884.



Tho sixth trip of tho Auckland Fishing Club will be on Saturday next, the 9th instant, leaving tho Ferry Company's Wharf at one o'clock punctually.



Personal. MR A. DALZIEL is urgently requested to communicate with Mr Kubie, West Queen-street; news of importance tor him. DEAR MARY.—You can still get the Best and Cheapest Meat at the Now Shop, next the Briti3h Hotel. IP the Jib, Topping-lift, and Reef Fon dants taken from tho Observer last Satur day are not Returned, the matter will be put into the hands of tho Polico.-J. Waymonth. Fob. 8, i&li. Aquatics. DONSONBY REGATTA CLUB. Tho Annual Meeting of the Ponsonby Regatta Club will be held at the Ponsonby Club Hotel on SATURDAY Next, the 9th inst, at eight o'clock. Business: To receive Report and State ment of Accounts for past year, and to Elect Officers and Committee for ensuing year, and other important matters.—All Subscribers and others interested in Aquatic Sports are reques ted to attend. p EyASS> Hon . Soo .



Wanted. WANTED, a Married Man for a farm. —Apply Mr Kllgour, Newmarket. WANTED, a Good Waiter. — Apply Star Hotel, between 7 and S p.m. WANTED, a good General Smith, and a Fitter and Iron Turner; also, a Strong Boy. Apply cavly.—George Leahy, Dock Iron Works. W rANTED, Good Waiter ablo to carve, two Waitresses, Farm Man, Plough, i oung Kitchen Him, Housemaid, all town. 19 other servants.—airs Klsmoro. WANTED, a Groom. — Apply to G. Iloldahip. Auckland Timber Company, Cu-itomg-streot West. ANTED, by a Middle-aged Single Man, with excellent testimonials. Em ployment as Groom, Gardener, and Milker—a sober and a valuable man.—Hannaford's Auck land Registry. "VVTANTED, an Improver to tho Baking TT for the country.—Apply to P. Crowe, Baker, Hobßon-street. ANTED on Farm, a Single Man able to plough, milk, and do general farm work. Constant employment; goodwage9. References required.—Apply by letter to C, Rao, Walroa South. ANTED, by an Engineer, used to control of men and works, a Situation in any capacity. Good draughtsman. Highest tcalimoninls.-Address, A.W., Stak Ofllce. WANTED, a Young Man who lias been used to the Plumbing Business, and a strong boy to learn the trade.—Apply to M. H. Keesing. ti'2, Victoria-street. WANTED, Empleyment by a respect able young man, age 2C, in any capacity (house repairing preferred). Good references. TR. Stah olilce. . WANTED, a Respectable Youth, aged about H, to make himself useful In an olliee and store.—Apply to F. Stevens. \XT ANTED, a Smart Youth as Improver V? to the Shoeing Branch ; a new chum preferred.—Apply George Atty, Blacksmith and Wheelwright. Tauranga. WANTED, a smart, respectablo Youth; ono used to horses preforred.—Apply to A. Aley. Grocer, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, near the three lamps. WANTED, a Respectablo Boy to run Errands and carry Parcels.—Apply to M. Murcliie, I\l Proliant Tailor, Shortland-atrcct. V^TANTED, a Strong Lad for Store TT Work.—Apply to G. S. Juklus, Customs street. ANTED, a Boy to Milk and make himself genoraily useful.—Apply to J. M. Shera, Quuon-strect. WANTED, a Situation, by an expe rienced Housekeeper. Educated, wil ; ling, useful. Excellent testimonials.—H.l.A., Post Olliee. Auckland. WANTED, a Housemaid and Cook for the Foresters' Arms Hotel, ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 20 years), Gover ness (gentleman's family); must be able to teach music. ANTED, a Smart CSirl to do Light Housework and Assist in Shop.—For address apply Star Ofllco. "OTANTED, a Respectable Girl to assist T T in housework.—Mrs Easdown, Queen street. ANTED, a Girl about 14, to assist in Housework.—Apply to Mrs Urinsden, opposito St. Matthew's Church, Hobaon-streot. WANTED, a Girl to assist with House work ; refereneo required. — Apply to Mrs T. Hill, opposite Grocery Store, Grafton Road. WANTED, respectablo Girls as Appren tices to tlio Dressmaking.—Mrs Bond, College Road. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at STAH Office. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 20 ycax's), a very largo minibor of Gonnrals, Cooks, Honsomaids, and Young Girls. WANTED, respectable Young Woman as General Servant. — Apply to Mm Tanner. Vuuxhall. Notfh Shore, WANTED, good General Servant.— Apply Empire Hotel. Victoria-street. ANTED, a General Servant; rofer oneos required.—Mrs R. H, Stevenson, Shelly Bcauh Road. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 20 years), General Servant (Watkato); small family.



VVANTED, a good General Servant; v T also, a Xursegirl.—Apply, at once, to Mrß T. J. Philip, Kaningahapo Road, Novvton. "\TSTANTEU, one or two respectable T7 Boarders in a private family.—For ad dress apply Star Ofllce. ANTED, Private Sitting-room and Bedroom, with attendance, within ftvo minutes' walk of the Post-oflicc.—Apply RL, oillec of this paper. "VKTANTED, I)}' gentleman, good Un y T furnished Room, within 15 minutes' walk of Queen-street.— Apply MG, Poet-olllcc, Auckland. ' WANTED, a Small Store convenient to Queen-street. — Apply "1.N.H.." Stah olll.ee. WANTED, Tenders for the Erection of Small School-room at Kohiinarama. Plans and specifications can be seen at the ofllco of 1). Goldie, Albort-atrect, until Wednesday Next, at noon, when tenders will bo received. WANTED, Tenders for Carponters1 and Painters' Work on a Dwelling at Pon- Bonby.—Apply to D, Hyauioson, Ironmonger, Ponsonby (near the Three- Lamps). ANTED, all tho Passengers ex Doric to call at the New Butcher's Shop, next British Hotel, for Cheap and Good Meat at the most roasonablo prices. ANTED, Travellers, etc., to know that I am selling Pcrsplratlon-proof Collars (celluloid) at Is. Sold elsewhere at 2s Gd. —J. Green, S5, Victoria-street. WANTED. —Do you want Money on Freehold, Personal, or othor security?— Apply to J. R. Eanderson, Mercantile Chambers. Bills discounted. WANTED, Clients. Money to Loud on Building Society principle or other wise. Straight dealing guaranteed.—Spry and Gelssler, High-street. WANTED, Purchasers for Now Sta tionery at Low Prices. Account Books, Inkstands, Desks, Handmade Papers, Stationery Cases, beautifully Illustrated Family Bibles, 42s and Nowßooka at Published Prices.—H. White, Stationer, corner of High-st. and Vulcan Lanp. ANTED to Hire, a Large Room, with use of piano, two evenings a week, in Ponsonby; Btats terms.—Apply Vernpn House, College Road, between C o'clock and 8 in the evening till Monday. WANTED to Rent, within easy distance of Quopn-strcet (Ponsonby preferred), three or four-roomed Cottage, with gas and water laid on.—Address P. 0., Box 14. ANTED to Rent, Small Wareroom or or Sampleroom.—Apply with particulars to "Dixie," Stak office.. WANTED TO LET, a Store 30ft. by 50ft., in Durhanvstreet (two doors above Buckland'a Sale Yards).—ll. H. Witt, Durham streot. WANTED to Buy, for Cash, Fowls of tho following breed:—Hambur_ghS, Leg horns, or Andaluaians—Apply to Bibby and Fletcher, Stonyhurst, Mount Eden, staging price, WANTED to Sell, 121b T3oxes rfch, strong, well-flavoured Tea; onjy 18s each. Table Sugar, id per lb. — Robt. Row, Victoria-street ANTED to Sell, a six^roomed Houso (nearly new, well finished), on an allot: ment 33 x 100. Price. £300.—Apply to D. Hyauii^ son, Ironmonger, Ponsonby (near tho Thrpo Lamps); WANTED to Sell, ehoico Fresh Butter, —Robt. Row, Victoria-street. ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (cheap), Boxes Tea, only 12s Cd, box of 121bs; White and Goia China Cups and Saucers, only 8d 73 Cd dozen; NewCheeso, 6dlb; lot of Vases, only Id each, 3s dozen; 6 gross Boot Protectors, only 3d cord, I cards lid; Iron Laats, Is Gd and «s each; large Teatrays, Is Cd and 2s; Shoe Brushes. 2s (id set; School Slates, id to 6d; Exorcise Books, Id, 2d, and 4d; lot of Sponge, from Id to Is; Engraved Decanters, only Is each; Wine Glasses, 2d each; Water Bottles, 6d and9d; Salt Cellars, Id pack 7 for'fid; good Tea, lsGd and 2s; Ginger YVinc. 2s bottle; BmaU Trays, 8d; small Bottlo of Ink, Id. 7 for Cd. 7s cross ;Brown and Poison's Cornflour, fid lb; Nixey's Blacklead, 3 pakes for 6d; Bath Bricks, 3d; Bark Blue, 4d lb; JCnife Polish 6d,2 for lid; Mustard, 4-lb tins. 6d; good Pickles, 8d; Cocoa, 4d; Raspberry Vinegar, 4d bottlo; Tin Boxes Of Matches, Is Gd dozen; Spented Soap, 8 cakes for Gd; Nelson's Gelatine Cd packet; large Wiro Dish Covors, 2s Cd; China Candle sticks, Ai and 15.,-H WATT, Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN—That only tho best quality of Local Beef and Mutton kept at the New Shop next British Hotel. A trial solicited. W~ ANTED KNOWN —That Now Supplies of tho Christmas Numbers of Graphic, Illustrated News, Pictorial World, &c, arc now On Sale, for 2s caoh, at Lennox's, 100 and 21-2, Queen.-3treet. . WANTED KNOWN, Seltzogenes of reliable make.—Charles Kelsey and Co, 120, Queon-streot. ' WANTED KNOWN—That Williams's Circassian Hair Ronewer is tho only reliable preparation for Renewing Groy Hair and beautifying it;—as extensively used by tho celebrated Circassian beauties. — Prepared by A. M. Williams, 263, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN where you can got Roaat Beef from 3d, Mutton from 2il Boiling Beef from 2d. Lamb from 4d, Veal from 3d and Sausages 3d per lb. Everything o™thobort quality.-?. S, Mead & Co., City Market. TSTANTED KNOWN, best Cooking VV Apples, 4d per lb; Bananas, 3d and 4d perlb; Garden Poaches fresh every day. Smoked Fish always on hand.-Mrs Motion, Walker's Buildings, Karangahapo Road, Newton. WANTED KNOWN—To Mothers oE Laree Families, Boarding Houso Pro prietors, an! the Public in general; fully 100 per cent, saved by reading the following-one, oall to prove it genuine:—A first-class Tea for Is Gd , out and out Tea, Is9d (cleared wholesale store) White Sugar, 4d; lOd-plue Tobacco for 6d, Small Plug, 4Jd. 3 for Is; Wairoa and Canter bury Cheese. Cd ; Onions, Id; Bacon (over 40 sides to choose from), ono side, pneo 6d per b; Rico. 51bs for Is; Currants and Raisins, 4d; Peaches, 6 dozen for Is; Overalls Sprats, 8d per tin; Fresh Herrings, 6d per tin; Jams, «d and Bid; Cooking Apples, 51b 3 for Is; French Cooking Plums, 41bs for is; Loaf Sugar, 5d lb i Now Potatoes. 30 and 201bs for Is; Groats.4d per tin; Oatmeal, 81ba for Is; and everything else pro ralio.-Xote the Address: John £aton. General and Provision Dealer, Hobson-streot, next Criterion Hotel. '



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that Mnrsden's Patent Atmospheric Gaa can bo soon burning To-night between 7 and 9 o'clock, corner ot Chapol and Durham-streets. ANTED When you are in Hobson street ca '. and see tho largo and choice stock of Mosgiel Tweeds jiiat opened for the coming season, at Munro and Milligan's. WANTED, the Ladies to know that Kunro and Milligan's Millinery Depart ment is now replete with all the latest English and French novelties for tho present season. ANTED KiNUWJN, Tennis Rackots, all best maUes. — Charles Kelsey and Co., 120, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN.—For Sale, at Reduced Prices, Lerlln Wools, Braids, Silks, Panama, Malacca, and Dice-Pattern Can vas, Darning Net, and a varioty of Fancy Goods. —N.G. Lennox, Auckland Circulating Library, 212, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN. — A large and choice assortment of Silver and Gold Jewellery at Charles Kelsey and Co.'s. They still continue to keep only Real^Silvor and Real Gold; consequently, guarantee everything thoy sell.—Charles Kelaey and Co.. 120, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—Cheap Timber ! Cheap Timber I And all othor kinds of Building Materials, canbopurchasod cheaper and better than anywhere elso at the yards of D. Goldie. Albort-atroet. T*TANTED KNOWN, thatN. G. Lennox TT hnsjust received a new supply of Hand painted Birthday Cards, from Is (id each.—loo and 212, Queen-street. ■\TS7"ANTED KNOWN—That Mrs Hadley T T is Giving-up Business, and will sell her Stock of Fashionable Millinery, Ladicß' and Children's Undorclothing, Costumos, Dolmans, Boys' Suits, Pinafores, Fancy Aprons, etc., at the Lowest Possible Prices.—Corley's Buildings (next Gibbons's, Grocers), Hobson streot. ANTED KNOWN,— Cheap New and Second-hand Furnituro, Pots, Pans, Wash-tubs and Boards, Bedding, Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Child's Cots, and all kinds of Household Furniture at lowest prices, at Auston's Variety Store, 310, Upper Queen-street, under Young Women's Institute. ANTED KNOWN, that every do scription of Crockory and Glassware can bo obtained at tho lowest pricos at lioylan and Tanfleld'a. just below Savings Bank. WANTED KNOWN. - Violins (with bows), only 4s Cd; lot of Pianoforto Music, consisting ot best known Irish and Scotch Songs, Jd; ; Cash Boxos, 3a; Corksorows, 2d; Tobacco Stands, 9d; Glove and Handkorohiuf Boxes, (id ; Hall Match Boxes. Id; Luminous Motal Match Boxes that shine in the night, Gd; grand lot of Ornamental Ovul Mirrors, Is Jd and 2s; nice lot of Vaseß, 0d ; Handsome Glass Lustres, with drops, 2b-(kl tho pair; Glass Baskots, (kl; Tea Caddies, 8d and lid; Shoe Brushes, 2s Cd tho Bet; grand lot of Jointed Toy Figures, Id; Monoy-boxes, Id and id ; lota of oUior Toys, Id to Cd; Jack-in-tlio Box, 4d; children's Large China Ton Sets, Is Gd; Clockwork Mico, Is. A fow Rocking-horses cheap, etc., eto., etc., at Dampior's Hobaon-street Shop WANTED KNOWN—Stovo Orna ments, Is ; Hundsomo Coal Vases, 12s; Coal Scoops. 9d and Is; SUne Buekots, Is, 1b Id, and 28; Toumhawkß, Gd; superior do,. Is; Stovo Brushes. Is; Hat Racks, is Bd; Shovels, 2s Cd; Garden Forks, 3s 6d; Grand Sugar Basins, with lid, Is; Tumblers, 3d ; Ouot Stands (fltted), 3s Gd; Cruet Bottles, 6d; Salt Collars. 3d; Glass Decantera.ls; Uelf Juga.2Hthßßotofthrco. Groat Reduction in Iron Bedsteads, Single Bodstoads, 20s; Doublo do., 20s [ Very Superior, do., 355; Grand Canopy do., 50s; Children's Iron Cots, Toll stretchers, Gs 3d; Ivitchon Tables, 9b ; Toilet Tabloß, 7s Gd; Infants' Chairs, 3s 9d; Meat Safes, 9s \ Hip Baths, 20s; largo lot of Cheap Books, Crockery, Ironware, &0., at Dampier'a llobaou-Btroet Shop. ■\VT ANTED KNOWN, GOODjSON'S FOR~ALENTINES! VALENTINES!! VALENTINES !! 1 GREAT VARIETIES IN JAPANESE AKIMA, BASKET WARE, TAZIMA BOXES, MANDARIN' P\V""-;.UERS, BIRDS OF BEAUY : :.;'!.• .'.IAGE, SCISSORS, DOLUS, SUNSHADES. &C. &c. &o. STERLING GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, TIIOUOII NOT THE LARGEST STOCK IN TIIE COLONY', CPRTAIJjLY TIIE CHEAPEST, AND CQtfTAlJfllfa A SPLENDID ASSQUTMENT. AUTISTIC IMITATION JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, ELECTRO PLATE, STATIONERY, CUTLERY, GLASS, CftlNA, AND FANCY GOODS Genorally wo have a Stock unsurpassed by any in the Colony, at prices dofying competi tion. Each articlo guaranteed, It boing need less to add oxchanged if not approved, that being no new phaso in our trado, but adopted at its commencement. Wo hare also marked pur goods in plain figures and at tho lowest prico; and by demon stration proved tho success of the plan: its ap- Sreciation shown by tho increased patronage of le year just closed, for which we most cordially the.uk our many friends. Our Trade Motto is Stim- tiie Same: SMALL PROFITS & QUICK RETURNS, And our goocfe arc marked ill; unison with it. Note tho Address— GOODSON'S T ONDON A RCADE, OODSON'S JJONDON -"-RCADE. AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, AND PHRISTGHURCH.



Xy ANTED T?" N 0 \V N STEPHBNSON'CJ tephensonO GREAT CABH SALE NOW ON, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. FOR ONK MONTH ONLY. HAVINO PURCHASED It. MASON'S STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY AT A LARGE DIS COUNT, AND HE HA VINO PURCHASED THE SAME OFF 11. FOUNTAINS, WE INTEND CLEARING IT AT ENGLISH COST. THE QRKAT SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR LAST BALP DETERMINES US TO OFFER WITH R. MASON S OUR OWN WELL-ASSORTED AND VALUABLE STOCK AT ABOUT AND BELOW COST PRICE, COST PRICE, On Account of tho Doprcsscd Stato .of Trado and Latoncss of tho Season, wo have Bought Large Parcels of Drapery at a Very Low Price. Such boing tho Case, Purchasers will find that they can Obtain Goods at a Much Lower Rate than they have over been Offered in Auckland boforo. Coiup Early and Test tup Genuineness op tjjis C4SJJ Sale NOW On. ALL GOODS ENTEREP DURING SAfcE WILL I)E CHARGED FULL PRICE, IUWINERY, DRESSMAKING, ANP TAILORING B? EXPERIENCED HANDS ON THE PREMISES. COSTUMES MADE UPCON TWENTY-FOUR HOURS' NOTICE. STEPHENSON'Ci TEPHENSON'O DRAPERY AND BALL WAREHOUSE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON. Meetings. TRISH NATIONAL LAND JL LEAGUE. A Mooting of tho J. E. Red mond Branch ivill bo held In tho Catholic Institute WclhnK ton-stroet, THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, ot 8 o'clock. Busl ncsa : Paper by Mr Kelly— '* Ireland when Governed by M. J. SHEAHAN, Secretary. "fjTIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. Ginoral Committee Moeting in tho Workinß Men's Club on FRIDAY, Bth, at 7.30 p.m. A the Delegates who hold Collecting Books will please rotum themou or TiONSONBY CHORAL SOCIETY.- I Rehearsals will bo resumed in the Odd- Mlmv? HaTl m MONDAY EVENING NEXT, ilth Fcbroary.-A. L. PARSONS. Hon. Sec.



miscellaneous Wanteds. BOOT AND SHOE TRADE.—Wanted, good Fitters; also, 2 or 3 usoful Lads for tho Bench.—ApplylWm. McArthur and Co., Upper Queen-street. BOOTS AND SHOES.—J. J. Austin's Boots and Shoes once worn always worn. —75, Victoria-street, and City Market. i^LASSBLOWING, Freeman's Bay. \JT Saturday aftornoon, from 2to 5. Admis sion, Cd. Each Visitor receives one Glass Jug. —M. Cook and Sons. Lolly Jars, Is each. INK! INK!—For Salo, Cheap, a few paii-3 of Pads and Borne Bottles o£ Ink (various colours).—Apply Star Ofllce. ADY HOUSEKEEPER wanted by an elderly gentleman ;no servant kept; tho washing put out; ago between 25 and 35; small heusc in a rural district.—Address, with full particulars, AE, ofllce of this napor. STORE.— Wanted to Rent (or cheap to Buy); town or good country.—State partl culars to Richardson. High-street, Auckland. TO COAL MlNEßS.—Wanted, for the Waikato Coal Minos, 6 Experienced Coal Minerß.—Apply to the Manager, at tho Mines. WANTED KNOWN. The King of Vegetable Tonics is NKIL & CLIFFORD'S HOP BITTERS. Aro being nsed by all classes — Merchants, Lawyers, Tradesmen, Seamen, Landsmen, Women, and Children. Tho most flattering and overwhelming testimony of unmisUikablo benellt pouring in daily. 2s Gd a Bottle ; 5 Bottles yon 10s. DIARRIKKA POWDER AND CHOLERA DROPS. Tho best known remedies forj these complaints so provalcnt in summer months. It is not safe to bo without it. Is each. Fresh Shipments of Herbs. Roots, and Bark every month of every description : best Quality; Wholcsalo and Retail, at lowest possible prices. Consultation personally or by letter. NEIL 4; CLIFFORD, HERBALISTS, BOTANIC DISPENSARY; WELLKSLEY STHEKT EAST AUCKLiND. Fnncval Notice. -,-.,-. |^ UNE RA L PARNELL £||b|js&(|S No. ■i.V.'in, I'd.'o.F., ]]fjteSs|W Tho Members of tho above Lodge are re quested to assemble at the Residonco of Urother H. Gheisn, Garllcld-stroot, TO MORROW (Saturday), Feb. 9, nt 3 o'clock p.m., to follow tho remains of the Brother's deceased wife to their lant resting place. Regalia; Black sanh and white gloves. By order of tho N.O. C. WITHKFOUD, Sep.



Board and Residence. > TWO GENTLEMEN enn bo aecommo dutod with Comfortable and Superior Board ami lttsidonco i situation very- good; closo to town; batli and piano.—Apply Star office, OLD CLUB PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSK, Kdon Croaoont, linn Vacancies for n Single Gentleman, also for Lady and Gen tlomnn,. with privnto sitting-room if required. , Plunge fand shower bath. , EL LESLEY HOUSE, ' WM.LKBUBY-BT., AUCKLAND J (Thrco doors West from Hobson-Btrcct). 130ARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept: lofty nnd woll-vcntilatod • Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every i convenience to ensure the comfort of Boarders and Visitors. Terms, £1 per week, M. MASON (late of Wellington), Proprietress. OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging 20a per Week ' Single Itoom 25b per Week c ' \ Amusements. i II I'OOLEY'S SUMMER AFTER NOON MARINE CONCERT, on Board the saloon .steamer Takapuna, leaving Dovon port at 2 o'clock, Queeii-9treet Wharf at 2.3i1, and Northcote at 2.50 p.m. (weather permitting). (TOMORROW) SATURDAY, 9tii FEBRUARY. \ PROGRAMME: t Duot (Pianoforte), Overture to "Zampa." (Ilerold)—Mr Aiißelo Forrest and Mr Pooley; Song, "The Skipper's Flag" (0 Harri)—Mr Worrnll; Duet, "On Uie nine Waves " (Panofka) . —Madame Pocley und Mr Simpson : Song, - " If" (Pinsuti)—Mrs Rcvitt; Son)?, " Will o' tho Wisp" (Cherry)—Mr Simpson ; Solo (Piano- - forte), " Fantasies — Impromptu " (Chopin)— Mr Leslio Marlin; Ballad, ' Tho Old, Old Story" (lilumenthnl)—Madamo Pooley ; Serenade. " I Arise from Lueanis of Tlice" (Salanian)—Mr Joseph Ilanna ; Song, " One Morning, oh! so Karly" (Gutti)—Mrs Revitt; t Solo Pianoforte, "Ln .Craeovienno " (by desire) • (Wallace)—Mr Angclo Forrest; Sonir, "Robin I Adair"—Madame Pooley; Duet, "All's Well" ] (Braham)— MrSinipsonandMrWorrall; Finale, t " Auld Lang Syne ''—Soli and Chorus. , Mendelssohn's Open-Air Music during the Sail. Cqndcctou—Mr PQOLEY. Admission, by Ticket only, HaU-a-Crown: Six for 12s. Tq be had nt Lennox's, Mr Pooloy'B residence, or Dovonport Post Olllcc. A NNUAL RAILWAY PICNIC. i All person* visiting Uuckland on MONDAY ext will find every accommodation by way of REFRESHMENTS ON THE GROUNDS. W, D. OALIiKN, Caterer. ( A UCKLAND RAILWAY EM jti. PLOYKES1 ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPORTS, BUCKLAND. MONDAY Next,, tho Uth, being the day fixed' for the above, tho Public are respectfully re quested Not to Forward Goods on that day, 60 as to onablo as many employees ns possible to avail themsolvcs of tl\e day. Train leaves Auckland Station 8 a.m. HKNRY W. TIZAUD. Sec. AUCKLAND PISHING CLUB. Sixth Trip on SATURDAY, 9th Fobruary, leaving usual wharf nt 1 o'clock punptunllj. BILLIARDS.— A Match qf 500 up will be Playod at tho Princo of Wales Hotel, Hobson - Btreot. THIS (Friday) EVENING tho Bth Inst, between V. Woisa, Champion of Australia, and Sydney Poll, Weiss conceding 250 points. Play to commence at 8 p.m. BERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA: TIONAL CHURCH CHOIR. MOOMLIGIIT CONCERT MOONLIGHT P.S. VICTOP.IA, P. S. VICTORIA. A Concert in aid of tho Now Organ Fund will bo given by the above Choir (weather permit ting) ON BOARD TUB P. S. VICTORIA, ON TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 12. Leaving tho Wharf at 8 p.m. sharp, CRUISING IN THE HARBOUR, And roturnlng at 10 p.m. Tickets, 2s each, to bo had of any member of tho Choir, and on the wharf on the evening of tho Concert,— Programme in Monday's issue. Medical. VALUABLE TO SUFFERERS.—Tha famous German Baunscheidtisra system of euro for gout, rhpnmatism and other, acute diseases by perforation with the Lebenswccker, is now administered in Auckland. — Letters addressed J.S., STAK OJlico, will receive immediate attention, DR. WILKINS, Consulting Surgeon, is ■ at Surgery—Morning, 10 until 12; Evon ing, 7,30 until 8,30. Consulting-rooms: Corner of Queen-street and WostQuoen-street, opposite South British Insurance Building, Auckland. DEAFNESS,— Dre. Harvoy & Pritcliard's (Aural Surgeons to tho Royal Ear Infir mary and King's Collcgo Hospital, London) in valuablo Bbmedies. Send stamps for posting particulars to " Auriculiqt," 296, QuconrStrcet, Auckland. (Ti OOD NEWS FORHOMCEOPATHS.— vJT Marshall's pure HomoJopatlilo Medicines can be obtained from C. W. Goodson, London Arcade, la per bottle, 9s per dozen. ■__ SEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER—The best and most reliable in the market. In perforated canistors. Price. Is 6d. —F. C. ■ SfIARIiAHD, Apothecaries' Hall. RATS'! "itTfl !' KA T S !—Us° SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE* Rate eat it greedily, and die j no smell. Price, One Shilling a Bottle.; V, O. SHARIiANP apposite Fioaeoffieo. Ti." ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEICPILLS.—The most popular medicine of the day, Piwfi, ?s 64 » b,i+if,^Culo. nlal Agont f. C. Shakund, opposite tho Post offlce. - mOOTHACHE CUBE — Inatantaneoas X Rellef-ODONTALGIC.-lfl per botUo.- F. C. SHARLAND (ppposite Post-office). W" 0 R M S, All children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cutp, SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, .spaokot Apotheoariea' Hall, opposite Post-office T> OSELINE foe the HAIR.— This elo - Ji\> gant preparation eoinplßtely eclipses - every artlole of a Birailap kind •' now before ', the pubUovEPriee, la 6d a bottle.-SnABLAND, Apofhecan*' Ha 1. - ■



Licensing Notices. "T ICENSING ACT, ISSI.' EAST WARD. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. 1, Henry Ridinos, Returning Officer for the City of Auckland, in nccordunoo with the " Licensing Act, 1881," and the " Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876," notify that the un dermentioned persons have been nominated for the Olllco of Members of tho Licensing Com mittee for East Ward, City of Aucklund :— AICKIN GRAVES BUCHANAN, JOHN CRAIG, JOSEPH ED3ON, JOHN FRY, ROIiERT HAHPJOR, GEORGE HELLABY, WILLIAM HESKETH, CHARLES HILL, THOMAS H. LENNOX, JAMES M. MONTAGUE, MOSES RATTRAY, WILLIAM As the number of Candidates (12) exceeds the number of odlcea to be filled, I hereby give notico that, a Poll will bo taken at tho Room at back of Freo Library, between tho hours of B a.m. and (i p.m. on TUESDAY, the lDtk'day ol February, 1884. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. February Bth, 188-1. "T I CENSING ACT, 1881." NORTITwARD. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. I, Henky Ridings, Returning Officer for the City of Auckland, in accordance with tho "Licensing Act, 1881." and "Tho Regulation of Local Election Act, 1870," notify that the under mentioned persons have been Nominated for the oilloo of Mombors of tho Liconßlnir Com mittee for tho North Ward, City of Auokland:— BUTLER, JOHN A. TIIOS. CARH. JAMES WM. CONNOLLY, WM. OEORGE HARBUTT, TIIOS. J. KING, JAMES POLYIiLANK MACDONNELL, DENNIS U. MoKENSSIK, D. 11, NEAL. ROBERT OWEN, GEORGE WM. THOMPSON, THOMAS WINSTONK, GEORGE As Uie number of Candidates (11) exceeds the number of ollleoa to be lllled. I lieroby give notice that a Poll will he taken at the Tem porunco Hall, Albort-strcet, between tho hours of 9 a.m. mid 0 p.m. on TUESDAY, tho 19th day ° ° iYenlly RIDINGS, Returning Officer. Fobruary 8,1881. "T ICENSING ACT, 1881." JLj soutii ward. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE, I, Hkniiy Hidings. Returning Officer for the City of Auckland, In accordanco with ''Tho Licensing Act, 1881," and "'J'hp Rogulation of Local Elections Act, 1870," notify that the under mentioned persons have boon Nominated for tho Q/llcc of Members of tho Licensing Com mittee for the South Ward. C(ty of Auckland:- ALEY-, ALFRED CARADUS, JAMES COKNOLLY, WILLIAM GEORGE FLEMING. ALEXANDER. SOLDIE,5 OLDIE, DAVID HEREPATH. I}HILIP1 }HILIP »«T?tO GMASJ. THOMPSON, THOMAS As tho number of Candidates (0) oxecods tho number of ollices to bo lllled, I horcby givo ndtleo that a POLL will bo taken at tho Catliolio Institute, Wellington-street, between tho hours of 0 a.m. and 6 p.m.,on TUESDAY, tho 19th duy of February, 188-1. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. Fobruary 8, 1881. "T ICENSING ACT, 18 8 1." GIUFTON WARD. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. I, Hkxry Ridings, Returning Officer for tho City of Auckland, in accordance with the "Licensing Act, 1S8I," and the "Regulations of Local Elections Act, 187G," notify that tho undermentioned persons huvo boon nominated for the ofllce of Members of the Licensing Com mltteefortheGrafton Ward.City of Auckland:- AICKIN. GRAVES BURTON, JOHN GEORGE, CHARLES S. S. LAYER, CHARLES LA ROCHE. CHARLES MACKECHNIE. EDWARD A. WHITE, FRANCIS ANGUS. Ab tho number of Candidates (7) exceeds tho number of offices to be tilled, I hereby givo notico that a Poll will bo taken at St. Sopulchre's School-room, Upper Symonds-streot. between the horns of 9 a.m. and G p.m. on TUESDAY, tho lflth day of February, ISSI. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. Fobruary Bth, ISS4. T ICENSING ACT, 1881. KARANUAHAPE WARD. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. I, Henky Ridings, Returning Officer for tho tho City of Auckland, in nccordauce with the "Licensing Act, 1881," and tho " Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1870," notify that tho under mentioned persons huve been nominated for tho office of Members of the Licensing Com mittee for Karang'ahapc Ward ;— KEVIN. GEORGE D. GARRETT, HENRY T. G OLDIE, DAVID HEREPATH, PHILIP HOUSON, THOMAS PIPER, WILLIAM STEVENSON. BOB'f. WARREN, JOSEPH WILKKS, JOHN COLLINS . WOOD, ENOCH. As tho numbor of Candidates (10) exceeds tho number of olllees to bo filled. I hereby givo notico that a Poll will bo taken at the Excelsior Hall, Upper Pitt-street, between tho hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 19th day of Fobruary, 1881. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. February 8, 1g84., ••T ICENSING ACT, 1881." "*^ PONSONBYIVABP. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE, I, Henuy Ridinos, Returning Officer for tho City of Auckland, in accordance with tho "Licensing Aot, ISSI," and "The Regulations -'-Local Klections Act, 1870," notify that tho .^jjmjjiiontioned persons haro been Nominated for^kJ^JUllcc of Members of tho Licensing Com mittee ioT the Ponsonby Ward, City of Auck land:—' '■! COUPLANPj.JAMES EVANS, THOS. SKS9QN . EVANS, DANIEL FALfiliVfiJJ FIELD. JOHN H. - GITTOS, JOHN KNIGHT, ALFRED OSBORNE MASEFIELD, THOMAS T. MORPETH, JAMES BRUCE MoKINSTRY, WILLIAM - , v OWEN, GEORGE WM. As tho numbor of Candidates (10) exceeds, tho number of olllpcs tp bp. Jllled, I hereby givo notioo that a j'oll will bo takon at tho Odd follows' Hall, Ponsonby, between tho hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 19th day of February, 1881. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. Fqbruatyß.lßßJ.' " piTY OF AUCKLAND, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I," Thomas McCarthy, of Papatoitoi, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of tho house and promises situato at Papato'toi, do hereby givo notico that I desirp to obtain, and will, at tho next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at tho School-house, Woodsido, Manurewa, on the third day of March, 1884, apply for n Transfor of tho said Liconse from mysolf to JAMES SMITH, my appointee. Dated tho 10th day qf January, 18S4. THOMAS MpCARTHY, NNUAL ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE. ' In pursuance of "The Licensing Act, 1881," and " The Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1882, and <: The Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876." I hereby give notice that an Election for tho Return of Five (5) Duly Qualified Persons as Members of tho Licensing Committee for the Papnroa District will be held on tho twenty fifth day of February, 1884, at the Council Offices, Hpwick, and that tho Nomination of Candidates will bo hold at tho samp place as before-mentioned pn tho 18th February, 1884, up to thp hour of noon, J. OLIPHANT HUGHES, Returning Officer for Liponslng OqmmiWeo. R, M. Court, OnohAUiga*; GtU Fabntavy, 1884. ONEHUNGA LICENSING COM* MITTEE. In pursuancp of " Tho Licensing Act, 1881," and " Tlio Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1882," and "Tho Regulation of Local Elootlqns Act," 1876," I lieroby givo notico that the Quarterly Meeting of the Licensing Conipiittco for this district will be held on tho fifth day of March, 1884, at the Resident Magistrate's Court, One hunga, at tho hour of noon. J. OLIPHANT HUGHES, . Clerk to the Lioensirig Commutes. RM. Court, Onohunga,'7th February, 1884. ANUREWA LICENSING OOM MITTEE. In pursuanco of " Tbp Licons,ing Act, 1881,' and "Tho Lioenaing Act Amendment Act, 1882,' and " Tho Regulations of Lotol Elections Act, 1876," I horeby give notice that the Quarterly Mepting of the LiepusuigCpminittpe for this District- will bp held on TP^jHY, ths third day cf Siftvch, l»8i, at tho Sphpol touse, Woodaide, at tho hour of nppn. J. OLIPHANT HUGHES; Clork to the Lipo?.si»)g Oommivwe, R,M, Court, Onehnnga, 3rd February, 18S4. ~ Dividends' DART GOLD-MINING COMPANI (LIMITED). Tho Shayo Register will bo CJesod from WED NESDAY, tho Qth inot«nt, to SATURDAY, thi Oth instant, on whtoh latter date a DIVIDEND OF ONE SHILLING PKB SHABI will be payable at Offloo of Company, 83, Queen street, Auckland. F, A. WHITE, Manager, Auckland, February 4,1884.



To Let TO LET, in Upper Qneen-Btreet,7next Newton Schools, a Furnished Sitting-room and Bedroom, with or without Board. TO LET, Shop with 4 rooms ; nowly done up; next to Foley's, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. TO LET, small genteel Cottage near Eden Terraeo; rent, ss; references re quirefl.—Hqnnaford's Agency, Queen-street. TO LET, 6-roomecl House, furnished or unfurnished. — Apply to Maynard and Wcoka, Napior-street. TO LET, 4-roomed House, (Jladstoue street; Croomed. Eden Terrace, New market, Ponsonby. — Grant and Crossan, 177, Quccn-Btreet. nnO LET and For Sale, a C-roomed House JL in Norforlketrei't, Ponsonby.—For particu lars apply William Hosser. on the Surrey Hills Estate. TO LET, Shop, witli handsome plate-glass window, in Wukelield-atrcot, adjoining tho Clarendon Hotel.—Apply J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Kort-street. TO LET, for two months, a Comfortably Furnished House of 8 rooiim, with garden, on main road, Parnell.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Fort-street. O LET, 6-roomed House, O'Neill street, Ponsonby, good well wator, tank, cellar, and every convenience.—Apply T. H. i Shove, Wyndliam-Btreet. O LET, at Mount Eden, 1 Six-roomed Villa, bay window, verandah, four flre- E laces with register grates, tanks, cellars, out ouses, wash-house with copper.—Apply Jesso Stokes, Mount Eden Road, opposlto the Grange. O LET, in Codringham street, Grent North Road, a seven-roomed Houso, with bay window, ro^ister grates, and cooking stove, about 15 minuteß' walk from Upper Queen-street. —Apply at Mr Mahon's Glasgow Store, Great North Road. TO BE LET, in'Hobson-street, opposite St, Matthew's Church, an old-established Bakery. Tho Shop and Dwelling aro commo dious, and the bakehouse is well adapted for a large business. This business site uflords a rare opportunity to a new arrival or others desirous of commencing business. — Apply to F, G, Ewington, IGHT STORAGE ; or, an Office Room To Lot In High-street.—Apply tq S.Rout. /CHELTENHAM BEACH.—To Let, a V 7 Furnished House. — Apply R. and R. Dudor, North .Shore. 6 MERCHANTS., FORWARDING AGKNTS, LIVERY BTAULEKEEPERS, &0.-T0 Let, LAKG-E PREMISES in D«rkam stroet, adjouiing the Haymarket. reconUy oc cupied. aB stores oy Messrs T. and S. Morrin and Co.; very suitablo for any business requiring largo space ha the peatre of Uio city.—Apply to Mr R. H. Witt, adjoining; or W, and E. Baatcn, Wakefleld-streot. X^TAREHOUSE TO LET OR LEASE. Warchouso of two stories, with oxccllent collar, in Albert and Littlo Queon-streeta. V. TONKB & CO. mo l c t (FlJßNisnKp), THE RESIDENCE OF W. MOTION, Esq., WKBTBRN SPRINa LODGE, With 12 to 47 acres Land. Full particulars from D. F. EVANS, Land and Estate Agent Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. [n tho mattor of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 187 C," and tho Acts amending tho samo, and of tho Bankruptcy of Robert Thompson Graham, of Auckland, Settler, a Dobtor. Tho said Robert Thompson Graham intends to apply to this Honourable Court, at Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, tho 20th day of February, 1884, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, or aa soon after 09 he can be heard, for an order of immodi ate discharge from all his liabilities.—Dated this 7th day of February, 18S4. Wm. Coleman, Queen-street, Solicitor for tho ! Bankrupt. Corporation Notices. r(ITY OF AUCKLAND. REMOVAL OF REFUSE. Notico is hereby givon that the Dust Carts will romovo Kcfnao and Shop Sweepings through College Hill and Ponsonby Roads, from tho Three Lamps to Franklin Road, on SATURDAY Morning, February 2, and every following Saturday. W. ANDERSON, City Engincor. City Council Ollloos, January 30,1881. 319 Harbour Board Notices. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR TOTARA PILES. Harbour Board Ofllco, Auckland, Feb. 8,1881. Tenders will be received at this Ofllce until TUESDAY, tho 4th March, ISSi, at noon, for the supply of 110 Totara Piles in terms of specifica tion tfl be seen at tho Engineer's Ofllce. Tho loweßt or any tender not nccossarily accepted. Tenders to bo endorsed. " Tender for Totara PilCB." C. B, S.TONE, Chairman, A UCKLAND HARBQUR BOARD. APPOINTMENT OF CADET FOR OFFICE. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 0,1881. Applications for tho appointment of Cadet for tho Ofllce Department will b,o ycpßivod at this oillec until TUKSDAV, the' 19th instant, at noon. Salftry {or tho ttrat year at tho rate of £35; for tho second year, £15; and for tho third, £C 5. Conditions and further particulars may bo hod upon application at this offlce. O. B. STONE, Chairman. LandS^nd Estate A»cnts. ESTATE AGENT (EsTAnLiaHED 18 "Vears)^ TO BE LET, at Remuera. for ono year cortaiL —Tho Furnished Houso and exceptionalJF lovely grounds belonging ' the Hon. E. Mitcholspn. ' ' • ■ • FOR SALE;' at Rocky Nook, a New Shop, acd Dwelling;, good corner Allphnent.' This Is a flrstrrato position for a butcher, boot maker, or draper. ' " " HOUSES, Sh,ops, Cottages, Farms, and lively vplcanio AllpUnpnts at Rocky Nook For Sale,—P. G. Ewington. W. L. M ITCI^ELL' - LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT, 8, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street. Fpr Sale, a bargain, RESIDENCE W SEVEN ROOMS, situate in Vermont-street, Ponsonby, Cornet Allfltmont S8 foot by 105: This is a well bunt house, verandah^ on two sides, and is fitted with register grates, range in kitchon, and alto gether a Compact Home. AISQ, Adjoining thq above Pro'porty, aro Two Grand Level ALLOTMENTS, poon -JO x 10$, Thp whole Properly pan bo bought nt ft YC^y lpw prico, and tho attention of SppcaHWs is invited to this vonturo. Land in this street is being rapidly taken up, and tho monpy can bo turned over quickly. Apply early. Easy terms can l>e ar ranged, PROSBECT-ST.-Small VILLA O# 6 ROOMS, near tho Hall. Two rogls^cr grates, eta A splendid ba^aln for £350. GRAIN AND PRODUCE STORE AND, F^EWOOD YARD.-This is a soflnd business on main road, within a miio pjf Union Bank; stands in the centre of a lavgo population where a gqod trade fa done. The buildings a.rp all flrat class, with dwelling-Tifmse of 0 rooms (dptaohod)|. The whole insured for d 3630. Price for tho lot, with goodwill of business, £700 sterling. To Be Lot-SUPERIOR VILLA, Albert Perk, 8 roams, with bathroom. mo MEDICAL MEN ANP QTH."eRS|! "T-OR SALK, THE RESIDENCE OF THE . * LATE DR. GOLDSBRO', That very desirablo arid commoajpas Resi dence situate on Manufean Boad, Parnell, consisting of U Rooms, exclusive ot Dressing rooms, Bath-room, Conservatory, Pantry, Wash houso, &c, &c, &c. j fitted with gas and every poasiblo convonienco; also, Stable, OfiOWi house, Man's Room. &c.; Buggy. fernes3, of"; Tho Furniture and valuable' collection of Medical Worlta and InstrnnionW of the lato Doctor ia alsa oifcref fpr e,ale. This splendid ptonfcrty'Mre Gfoldsbro' has in my hands for immedlato sale, which afforda a splendid op portunity, and one celdom met with, tp, secure ono of thcbcßt practices iii Auckland, Cont inents are superfluous ; sumce^ttfl ««y that it is the rosidencn .'rod pt^ctioe (>f the late Dr. Qcldsbv*5 tM» ovor'al Jdolrii1 standing), which is suilloicut guarantee of its worth and stability. Cards and views and all particular? r^ anfti^; tionto T D. F. EVANS. Land and Estate Agent, Money. T *> AAA TO LEND at Current JLJ & a Xr\r \J Rates of Interest on Free ' hold Security. W. V. O'SULLIVAN, Shortland-streat. TIATO £10,000 LENT on Building JLJJL" Sooloty principles, or on other tomii to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment Syßtem Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List oi Properties for sale on 4th page. Six per oent allowed on money deposited foi invcatment.- C. Williamson. Land. Estate, and Finanola: Airen land Valuer, High-atrcot, AuoWwid



For Sale. FOlt SALE, Alderny Heifer in full milk, and in calf.—Apply Star Offlcc. ' FOR SALE, a First-class Farm of 350 acres volcanic land, all in Rood grass.— Alfred Buckland. OR SALE, Three Water Tanks, witl Taps, Cheap.—Second house above store, Grafton lioad. FOR SALE, 10-roomed New House, three minutes' walk from Victoria Wharf, N.S.—Apply J. Trayes, Alma Store, Ponsonby. OR SALE, a Light Spring-cart, in good order, suitable for an express cart,— Apply Mr Grlgg, Grey-street T7IOR SALE, Parnell, small Cottage, in JL? good position; large allotment, good view; cheap.—D. Tanner, 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, 1 Bagatelle Table, complete with cues, balls, markers. &c—For particulars, apply to Jno. and E. Leydon, Auctioneers, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a General Store in one of the most rising townships in the Waikato; stock at valuation.—For further particulars, apply to John Huchanan, Customs-street. FOR SALE, Mount Eden, Two well built and convenient Cottages, in good positions, near the toll gate; cheap.—B. Tanner, 8. Queen-street, FOR SALE, Drapery Business in a first clasa position. Ownor retiring through ill-health. No reasonable offer refused, if made at once.—Address by letter, X.8., Stab Offlce. TmORIMMEDIATE SALE, Well-finished JL House of 6 rooms; gas and cupboards and every comfort; J-mile from Union Bank.-H. ) JartlnKton. Land Agent gjiOK SALE, 1 large Eccentric Screw JL Press, in good working order; suitable for iminypurposes.-Apply Northern Boot and Shoo Co. (Limited), Hobson-street, T7IOK IMMEDIATE SALE7~GO Acres, JJ 0 wlilwa, Lot 181; also, 110 Acres, part of Lots 9j and US, Tauraroa, near Whangarei • very cheap.—H. Partlngton, Land Agent. T7IOR SALE, within 20 minutes' walk of JL? Post-oliko, S-roomed Residence (new), with gas and ovury convenience, good stable, and corner lot.—ll. I'mtington, Land Agent TJIOR SALE, largo Building Allotment, JJ 150 ft. frontage, good depth, in Wellesley street; a good speculation. — 11. Partington, Land Agent, liiOß SALE, large and well-situated Residence on College Road; oight rooms. Prico, only £700.—5. E. Hughes, Jun,, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. T7IOR SALE, Villa Residonco, Franklin JJ Road, containing ten rooms, with every convenience. Throo Allotments with double frontagos. Prico, £850; this is a bargain.—S. K. Hughes, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. IIORSALE,a First-class Busineaa, situate in Queen-street, doing a thriving retail soft goods trade; the stock can be taken at a valuation and the fixtures a a very low figure: principals only dealt with.—Apply Steven and Brookfleld, 252, Quoen-streed, "jjlOR SALE, one l'estlo and Mortar, JJ suitable fora. Prospector; also, Screwing Tackle, suitablo for ft Blacksmith.—Apply J. Davioa. Grocer, comer Karangahape Road and Pitt-street, Newton. IOR SALE, the Hurdle and Steeplechase Horso, Highland Fling, by Ravcnsworth, put of Quickstep, by Nutworth, out of Flirt (an imported mare).—For further particulars where tho same can be seen, apply Halstead Bros., Durham-street. FOR SALE, at Mount Eden, a House of 7 rooms, with register grates, 2 cooking ranges,detached waahhousowith copper; about J-acre volcanic soil. Elevated position, splendid view. Easy terms.—Jos. Prince, Watchmaker, Victoria-street. TjTIOll SALE, a substantially-built Shop JJ and six-roomed Houso, with washhouse, bathhouse and bath, 2 rangoß, register stove, gas throughout, cartshed, .stable, EQOd well and tank; well Bituated, Jarvis Road, Ponsanby near the Ponspnby Hall). <Pcnns «V i. I!?' 00 low.-Apply D. Hvauiasp.n,, Jarvia Rood, Pon sonby, "OK. SALE, at Lake Tnkapuna, 7 acres of Good Land, commanding a splendid Tiew of tho Lake and its surroundings, with a »rand view of tho sea and Auckland Harbour. Parties wishing to secure this desirablo property should apply early to Star offlce. Title, Land Transfer. OR SALE, North Shore, near Chelton ham Beach, a large 6-roomed Houso, quite new. The allotment is 60 by 150, and planted with choice fruit trees and vinory.—Prico, S3GS; £200 can remain on mortgage.—Apply on the Property to Mr John Bond, Vauxhall, or B. 'anner, 8, Queen-street FOR SALE, a very desirable Farm of 806 acres, within Bix miles of Kawakawa, Bay of Mantis. It is all rencod, sheep-pjoof, and divided into, 13 paddocks,' four or ivhicli are sheep-proof. The Farm is well watered through out Comfortable Hb,U3,e, Barn,' Stahlea. Cow sheds, and Sheep-yards, Well worth the in spection qf anyone wishing ft comfortable homo; or tho Farm will be Leased with Purchasing Clause—Apply to J. M. and.J, Mowbray, Laud Agonta, FortrStroet. OR SALE and to Let, Blacksmith's Business, Butchory Business (with Free hold if required), Bakery, Grocery, Confec tionery, Furniture Fancy Shops, Dairy Farms, Hotels, Boarding-houses, Par'ncrships, Houses; Allotments, fee, too numerous to particularise, 1,000 to 40,000 Acres to Lease on Jnyprgving Leases.—R. 11. Hcighton and Co., liand and General Agonte, 177, Queen^street, FOR SALE, Franklin Road—Shop and 5-R9omcd House, L 600; Poneonby Road- Two 8-Roomcd Houses, L1.0U0: Grattan-streot, Ponsonby—Two 6-Roomed Houses, largo Allot ments, IJ1.150; Howe-street—Shqpand 5-Roomed Houao, L 570; Mount Albert—lo-Roomed Houso and 5i Acres, Lv.OO); Mount Albert—]U.Koomed Houso and 2 Acres, L0O0; Mount Albert—New 7-Roomcd House nnd 6 Acres. Ll.100; Mount Albert—9-Raomod Houso and 1} Aero, Ll.100; Burleigh-streot — 5-Roomcd House and Out houses, LSOO ; Clovoland-streot, Parnell — 10- Roomed House, L9oo.—Furthor particulars on application to J. R. Randerson, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-atrcet. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, tha Property of Mr Evinson, wh,g, is loaving the Pro vinco, as under ;-= ' In Valiev Road, his Private Residence of 9 large rooms, wide hall and verandah, oxton sive outbuildings, and about i Acres of rich volcanic Land, fronting Valley Road ftn# Kohyon Avenue, tastefully laid out in Garden Orchard, &c.; also, In Valley Road, with frontage to Victoria Avenue, now and comfortable Five-Roomed Verandah Cottago, on Allotment CQ.XISO; eiSO, Mt. Roskill Road a,nd Bellwood Avenoe, very choice Allotments. Apply at once to Bdw. Wayte, Estate Agent, 5, Mercantile Chambers. Foß~SALis7^ranTblo^f"WAc*ea . of LAND nfWHANGAREI. Bubdivid'od into 7 Paddocks by stone walls an 4 wiro fenc ing. Only two miles from the township. Vol canic soil, almost free from scoria. This mag niflcont property is bounded on one side by tho road running through to Wairoa, and on the other sideß by splendid creeks. There is a largo number of valuable Puriri Trees, flrst-closa Orchard and Garden, with Dwelling Hfliuie, almost new. Dairy, Cowshed. Stables, eta. Th.o' surface of the land is porfcctly leyo], aud being studded over with clumpj of purirj, presents a beautiful and park ;likoitppoaranco. This Farm is tho cream oiiho whole district. To be Bold very ch'cap,— for furthor particulars apply to 1). 1\ Kvans, Land Agent, Auctioneer, etc., Quocn-street. T Q "YEARLY.—Allotment long term of yoawjjtois^ggtto build with if dca^.-(j T aflMSluson,Land Agent, High-st. ■S^^llTk-ACRE FARM For Sale—tw t>"vr roomed house, dairy, eu'ijbuildings, orchard ; all fenced ;' soyoaiecri paddocks; terms easy.—Clapton pottage, Seafleld View. Road, Aucktopfl. A LLOTMENTS FOR SA^E.—£ea,utt- XI. ful Allotmont, ShoUy Beach Road; Large Block, Anglesea-^, i Nice Allp,tment, Parnel^ water frontage. Particulars on application,— S. E. Hughes, Estate and' Financial AgWt Vulcan Lano. ' " '.' ' ' TO~~GROCEKS AND OTHERS.—For Sale, the OuodwiU, Lease, Stock, and Fittings of a Well-established Business, situate in tho heart of the city; moderate rent and expenses: satisfactory reasons gives lor dis posal.— For full particulars apply to A. H, Nathan, or Brown, Barrett and Cp. ' A LLOTMENTS.— B.aytield (very cheap), u,lso at Ponsonby j22s 6d and 35s per foot: Dovonport, £2 por foot; Dcvor.port (Melrose), £2 IPs; AUotmonts atMt. Koskill, Mt Eden. New ton, Dovonport, Norihcoto, &c., &o. (choap); long list of Houses and country properties open for inspection; Newton (cornov 51t0),2 Houses and Allotment £550. — Wm. Gulliver, Coo.mbeß'B Cha^bera, Quacn-Btrcet DE V O N V 0 R T, N.ORTH SHORE. FOR 8 A V S: 7 Largo AUpfan,onts, with boaoh frontage, hav iv,g magnificent vlow of Rangitoto and ita surroundings. 2 Allotments in Groy-atreet, near Viotoria Wharf. A Now CottQsjp Ja St. Ann-atrcet, price 8330. 5-room?d House, Molroae; corner lot, 50 x 200. Pvice,£3?s. 4-roomcd Cottago, Victoria Road, price £225. GO Quarter-acre Suolionu, in good position's, will bo sold cheap. 5 Choice Allotmenta in Domaiu-atroot, near English Church. .... 1 Lots, 47 x 230, on Lak.@ flo*d, and adjoining Flagstaff Hill, 11 Good AJlptmanfe U x 125, near Mr J, B. Russell's, 20s per f»ot Must bo sold. 2 Lots (volcanic) in Kcrr-street, 108 X 118, with two oottages. £650, V6Vf cheap. 1 Lo,t near District Sohftcu, good vlow, 94 x 118. Prico £2Q0 U 10-rQompd Now .flous". w ith Immedlato posses fciop. Prico, £800. Apply to R. & R. DUDKR, Dbvonpqrt Sianß. f\n SAL.E BY THE UNDERSIGNED 300 SACKS FEED~OATS 200 „ MILLING OATS 100 „ N.Z. MAISOC 50 „ FOWL WHEAT Also, always on hand— Wood's Flour, Bban, Sharps, OoAyy, Onions, Canterdcry Potatoes, Auckland NtVT Potatoes, Cobned Beef, &c. WUoAesalo and Retail. ALBERT AND ROBERT EATON, PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Fort-street (nest to. Ou.st6sns-hß.uso). •■2AMVE L W H I T E O HAS FOR SALJS AT THE YARQ, - CUSTOMS.3TREET: fc • Per 100. . Puriri Posts SB 10a Very Good Puriri Posts .. ..7 10 Hobartßails SO - Sawn Puriri Postaß x 3 ~ ~ 16doch, ,' Sawn Heart Kauri Boards, (1x3.. Igs pr 100 a SpntPallnga 10 i Hobartßafls 90 l Sawn Rimu Rails 05 I Titree Rails 10 : Kauri Posts .. .. .. .. laeach - Shingles, House Bloeka, &n. 18 SAWN SLEEPKRS, 8 x S, 2a Od each.



Lost and Found* LOST, a Guinea Piece, with part of Hair Guard, roign George Second, date 1734. Finder rewarded.—Sharland and Co., Chemists, LOST, Dark Bay Horso. Finder re warded.—W. J. Evans, Bakor, Hobson street. OST, small Black Coat with Tickets in pocket. — Finder please leave at Star Office. . LOST, near Freeman's Bay, the top ofl' a Chimney Sweep's Brush.—Finder please leave some at Star Olllce. LOST, on Monday, n, Large Black Dog (Carlo); two collars, 18S3 and ISB4, No. 1,019. Anyone returning or giving information of his whereabouts will receive Ten Shillings. Also, a young Sussox Spaniel Dog.—A. D. Halstead, Wellesley-atreet West. TOO POUNDS REWARD. —Lost, a J. Sum of Money in Notes, between Queen' Btroet and Ponsonby, via College Hill.—Apply Star Office. TJIOUND, a Kit containing Wearing _U Apparel and Books.—Apply at Pc Silva B Refreshment Stall, opposite T. & S. Morrlns', 9 p.m. Volunteer Notices. DEVONPORT NAVAL ARTILLERY. -ATTKNTION.-Membere of the above are requested to attend a meeting to be held at Oddfellows' Hall, Dovonport, on FRIDAY EVENING next, the 15th mat.. at 7.30 sharp, for tho purpose of Electing Officers and arranging for Uniforms, etc., etc. By ordor.—C. F, Sporting. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. KASTEU MONDAY, APRIL 14, ISS4. TRADESMEN-) PLATIC (Handicap) of 100 soys. Entrance, 1 snv. acceptance, 2 tova. each.to go to the funds. Distil-ce, 1 mile and 240 yardf. MARES' PRODUCE STAKES! of 100 soys., addod to a Sweepstake of 10 soys. each, li. ft. 2Jft- only if declared snd paid beforo 8 p.m. on general entry day, 18S4. For 2-yea-olds, the produce of matoi coverod in 1SS0: Ooltn, 83t. 101b.; filliesßst. 81b. riUtauce, 0 furlon;s. The »ocond horßO to receive 10 per cent., and the tliitd horse 6 per cent, from tho gross amount of the stakes. 1110 half-forfeit to bo declared i.iul paid before 10 o'clock on iliu morning of the race, or the nominator will bo lUblo foi the whole stake. Closed—22 oubscribore. HURDLE RACE (Handicap) of 100 ton., with a Sweepstake of 3 sjvs. each, to go to the second horee; entrance, 2sovs. each, to go tho funds. Din- Unco, 2J miles, over 0 flights of hurdlos. EASTER HANDICAP of 200 soys. added to a Sweep stakes of 10 sovp. each, 5 soys. ft. or 2 s».vi. only (to the funds) if declared and paid to the Secre tary, at his otlice, i^ueen-street, before S p m on FRIDAY, March 2S ; second liorse to receive 80 soys. ; third horse 10 soys. out of the stdtos. Distance, 2 milo». Entries accompanied with 2 Kivi. (the amount of firm forfeit) to be mivto to the Secretary nt his office, Qieon-stroet, at or bofore 8 o'clock p.m. on trWIJAY, 20th February. Weights to appear on or about the 18th March. Second forfoit (3 soys ) to bo declared and paid to the Secretary on night of dermal Kntry vr the nominator will be liable for the balance of swsep (8 soys.) which must bo piid to tlie A. R.O. Secre tary half an hour before the race or the liorse will not be allowed to start. The nlnnjr of any race of the advertised value of 100 sov<., after tlio de claration of the weights, to carry 31b. extra; of 200 soys. Sib.; of two such races 71b extremo penalty, SELLING RACE ot (0 soys., added to a SweepsUkcs of ? soys, each, Entrance 2 soys. each, to go to the funds. For 2 yoar-olds. 6st. 111b.; 6-year.olds, Brt 61b.; 4-year-olds, Oat., 5-year-olds snd upwards Ost. 2lb. 'Jho winner to be sold by auction Immediately after tho race for lfiO soys. If cnterod to ba sold for 101) novs., allowed 71b.; If for 70 sots., 141b.: II for 60 soys., 211b.; If for 20 soy*., 2Slb. Dlstauoe, 11 mile?. PUBLICANS' PURSE of 100 am, wltU « Swoepatokes of 3 soys. each to go to second Itoise. Entrance 2 soys. each, to go to Hie f uu.ils. For 2-year-olds, Bst. lllb.; S-yoai-.olda, a.st dib.; 4-year 61d», 9at,: 5-jear-olils ami upwaidj, Bst. 2lb. Distance, lj milos. Maidens, ai starting, allowed, 2 yjar-olds, 61b.; 3-year-olds, 71bs.; 4 year-oldu, Wlba-i6-year olds and upwardn, lilbs. extreme penalty. EASTER TUESDAY, APRILIS, 18S4. FtYINQ BTAKES of 80 govs,, with a Sweopstakca of 3. soys, each, to go to the second horse. Entrance 2iovs. each.to go to thofnnds. For2-yoar-oldß,7st. lib.; a-year.olds, B.t. 81b.; 4-yo«rolds,9it.: 6and upward", Oat, lib. Winners sin c Angust 1,1883 of an advertised weight-for a^o race of 60 sow. to carry 61b. eitra; 100 sow., 71b. extra; of 200 soys., l'Jlb extra; of any two such races, 141b. - extra. Distance, 1 mile. AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of IGOsov added to a Sweepstakes of 10 soys. each, & It, or 2 only (to the f undc) it declared to the Secretary, at his office, Queen-street, before 8 pm. on Friday, the 23th day rjf March, second horse to receivo 40 eovs,, and th>l horse 20 sovi\ from the stakes. Dii^nw\nboiit 3J miles over a fair hunt ing coijfttiry, Eutries. accompanied with 2 soys. (ifte amount ot first forfeit), to bo made to the Secretary, athisofllc-, IJueen-atTOt, at orbofoie 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, 29th Febusry. The weU;htß to appear on or about IBth March. Second forfeit, of 3 soys., to be declared as \ paid to the Secretary on night of General Entry, or the nominator will be Il.ble for balance of sweep (8 soys.). which must he p»ici to A.It.C. Secretary half-an-hour beto tho raco, or tho borso will cot bo allowed Si stiirt, E.LLEBSLIE PUTE, of lOOsovs., with & Sweep stakes of 3 soys. each, to go to second hurse. For 2-yoar-olds. Cits Bst. 101b.; miles, 8)t, 81b. Distance, |-uiile. Entrance 2 soys each, to go to the funds. Winner of a 2-.yoar-.sld stake to carry 61b. penally ; of. 8 or more, 101b. extra. AUTUMN HANDICAP, ot 900 eovs., addod to a Swrepslalics o( 7 soys. each, or 2 soys only (to tho fowls) if doc'sred to the Socretaiy by 10 o-clock p.m. on to night of tho first day's races; second horso to receive 30 sov>. and third horse 10 sots, out of tho stakes, For 3.yea.Mlda and upwards. Distance, 1J miles, Kntrie', accom panted with 2 Bova, (tho amount of for feit), to be ma.d.c tfi lio SeoteUry, at his office, Queen-streat, by $ o'clock p.m on FRIDAY, tup. 2Wli February. Tho weights to appear by a oolock p.m. on tho night of tho first days races. TUB BHORTB (lIANDIC KV) oj 10« soys. Entrance, 1 uov.; acceptance^ 3 aiva, each, to co to tho funds. Weights »$> appear by eight o'clock p.m. on tho flrst nUjht of the rubes, and aooeptarces by ion p.m. ijauie eyen.ing-. Distance, J mile. CONSOLATION. HANp;CAP of S> Bova. Entrance, 1 sor. Distance, 1 mile,



BATES OF ENTRIES. Febrn&ry 29: EaSter Handicap. 2 soya. ; Autumn Handicap, 2 soys.; Steeplechase, 2 soys. WM. PEBCIVAL, Secretary. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. The Committee> oftajSvo Club offer a Prc m.iumsf*?ST£§WtfEAS for the Best Design Of a GRANJ>J££ND, capablo of carrying 2600 PPPPlOjjttjWrcost not exceeding1. Bay, Fjvo iMftttFund Pounds). ' Building to confaii\ Stewards, Secretary (2 rooms). Weighing, luncheon. Bays. Lavatories. Ladies' Rettfiiißitopin, &c.. Sec,, nliso Stewards' and Reppvtors'stana. Pious; with estimated Cost of Building, to bo sent in t<j tho undwaigncd under cover, with "Motto" and ftadress, by Ist May nest. Any further }fi#)rma,tloh can be obtained from tho Secretary. WM, PEROIYAL. Secretary A.R.C. A NEMO'S £%-• CONSULTATION ON THE TJUNEDIN CUP AND MELBOURNE CHAMPION BACK. 2,000 Member* at Ton Shillinffs each. Each Tloket has Two Separate Chances. DCNBDIN CUP, MELBOURNE CHAMPION Run February 21st, back. 1881. Run March Bth, 1884. First Horse ~£lsO First Homo ..,6150 Second Horse ~ 100 Second Horso .. 100 Third Horse .. 75 Third Horso .. 76 Starters (div.) .. 75 Starters (div.) .. 78 Non-starters (divj 100 Non-starters (div.) 100 £500 £500 Will close on or about February 19th, Applicants (by loiter only) must enclose Two Stamps (or Replies. Address:-"A. Nemo, care of F. Tomllnson, Barrel Hotel, Parnoll, Auckland.-1' Tenders. A UCKLAND PASSENGER STATION. TIMBER CONTRACT. Public Works Office. Wellington Mth January, 1881. No eliglblo tenders having been recoived, fresh tenders under altered conditions as to time will be recoived at this Offloo until NOON on WEDNESDAY, the 13th February, 1881. for tho abovo Contract. They aro to bo marked o» the outeido, "Tender for Timber Contract" and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for PuMo Worki, Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be recoived if pre sented at any Telegraph Offlee by NOON of tho same date, provided that tendqys as above nro lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by tho samo hour. Specifications and general conditions may bo 863 nat this office at tho Public Works Offlccs.. Auckland and Wpganui j at tho Railway Stations, Napier. Palmeraton North, Fielding, Mastcrton, and Cartcrton; at tho Post-ofllco, Woodvillo; and at tho Warden's Office, Grahamstown, Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, 1741 Englneer-in-OharKC, North Island. m o builders. Owing; to ohange of site. Fresh Tondors for fto Erection of tho AuoWand Baptist Taber nacle, on Queon-Btroe(, will bo reooived until noon on SATURDAY, tho 23rd Instant. Plans. Re. at No, i> South British Chambers. EOMUNDBELUArehitcct. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until Noon of TUESDAY, the 19th Instant, for the Erection of a House and Outbuildings at Pater&neL Wai kato. Plans, Sec., at No. 8, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect mO CARPENTERS. Tenders invited till Noon, THURSDAY, Hth Instant, for small addition to Brllomnrt Hotel. Plans, &c, at my oißee. CHARLES ARNOLD, Architect. ■ Fiahor'a Bnildlngß. -■ Continued on nwtjftuw



Educational. "El R E N C H CLASSES. M. ALBIN VILLEVAL, ij French Visiting Master to the Girls' Hid; Sohopl and flvo of the leading Private Schools. M.A.V. contemplates forming (wo French Classes at liia private residence. The first Class is intended for Young Ladies who, having ■ left school, desire to continue (heir studies in the French language, and will be hold on TUESDAYS, nt half-past four. The second' Class (for beginners) will he held on SATUK DAYS, nt half-past three. . Terms: One Guinea per quarter (in advance!*'" Names of intending members will W: received on and after MONDAY, thn nth of Fobniary, 1884, at M. Villeval's Itcsidcuce, corner of '- Livorpool-stroet and Karangahape Road. Private Lessons: Terms on application. T> E It S O N A L,, :l PROFESSOR CAILLIAU being obliged through illness in the family to leave Auckland ',' before the winter, will only continue his Muaical Lessons until tlic end of March. Time will therefore permit him merely to undertake from date a Quarterly Course, made up of two lessons per week, or a Half-quarterly Course ot : ono lesson per weok. Public Notices. I "VTOTICE is hereby given that unless the I JJI grazing and expenses nre paid within " fourteen days from this date, lliefollowing Horses will bo sold by auction at the Sale Yards of Messrs Hunter nnd Nolan, Auckland, on FRIDAY, 22nd February, lSSl:~Ono Cliest nut Mare ;no brands; has been running on my land at Mount Albert since November, 18S2; One Chestnut Filly; no brands; has boon running on my land, Mount Albert, for the lost ■ six months. It. C. GREENWOOD. Auckland. Bth February. 18? i. DOMESTIC SEWING JVIAOHINESTthe 1 bost in the market, at Shakesi>ear and , Co.'s, opposite tho market, Qpeen-btmset. ICYCLES.—Finest Collection overseen : in AueklandatSnAKESPKAH & Co.'a, oppo- i site the Market, Qoeenbtrket. a THE Premises will bo Closed at tho end of tho Present Month. — Jaa. Adams, Watchmaker, Victoria-street, HITE SEWING- MACIIINESTthe king of all machines).—so just landed ; and for Sale by W. C. Bonnes. Queen-street. BICYCLES-BICYCLES.— "Coventry," ; "Imperial." Personal order. Prcttiost, ' cheapest, in colony. Also, novel selection of i Accessories. Inspection invited.—U. llichurd- .'. son, Mr Earle's, High-street. > ■) TpIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. All Accounts against tho Eight Hours Demon stration Committee must bo renrtored on or before FMDAY, Bth instant, at the Working Men's Club, or they will not be recognised. CHAS. B. KING. Sec. JOHN TUCKKY, UNDERTAKER. !? Victqria-stkeht West, . M Begs to notify to the Public of Auckland that he lias commenced Business in tho above Hue, and trusts, by civility and strict attention to , J business, to merit a Hha.ro of public support. | Interment of Adultß from £610s; do. of Child- a ren, £310s. N.8.-Notu the address: 1 J. TUCKKY, Victoria-street West ■: 1 . m T>RETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC? ■ I AND I J provincial handbook:, ' FOR 1884, is !< NOW ON SAL *E : AT ALL BOOKSKLLERS. ■jl/TR. A. E WHITAKEIi, [ BAKRISTKR AND SOLICITOR. OFFICE: Corner of Hioh-stekrt and Vulcan Lane. INGRAM AND C .&.;';* KNGINKERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Every Description of Factort : I Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, ' ; > Turning, Pips Scrkwino, &c m &c. All WOODWORK in Connkction with Machinery Maur. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Agents for All Descriptions of AMERICAN 1 MACHINERY. LußßicATiNo Oils, &o. Office and Works! CORNBB OF VICTOMA AND OOBCBO-STBEEraij I^H;H. SMITHS |©EZHBd3<Di SjECTJEE SOME SHARES . HERBERT 1!!. SMITH'S 3RAND ART UNION OF PANORAMA £160—Valued at—£lso 3o»Bisttng of Bi-Unial Lantern and nearly 1000 7iows, with all appliancos for oxhibiting in a argo hall or drawing-room. Also will be given IWS^VKN ECLIPSK COTTAGE STOVES, • Valued at £50. ■ 9 J SHARES 1 S, ONR SHliilNG. Is. Auctions. TO-MORROW. 3ANANAS. BANANAS. BANANAS^^. L. -\v7iTTON s^^ Sell by Auctioß^aH^ Mart/ I TT to-morrow (Satunlfty)7 at 10 o'clock il'lU'P, ■ r 60 CASES^ANANAS (for pOsiUvc solo) ■' >. i Also, cases PoacUea ir' 50 hunches Itananna 10 bags Onions, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. 2 WOODEN BUILDINGS IN ELLIOTT STREET (FOR REMOVAL). • R. ARTHUR WILL Sell on Monday, February 11, at his Mart, Queen-street, at 12 o'clock, Two Wooden Buildings in Elliott-stroot B. TONH«.| [B. C CARR.] [b. D. TCNKS, ' . TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, AT 11 O'CLOCK, !/■ . ' . ■ i ■ '" :-. TRADE SALE OF "JY/TEN'S, YOUTHS', AND BOYS' TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS & VESTS, PRINTED MOLE TROUSERS, WORSTED PAGETS, 3 CASES MEN'S AND BOYS' HATS AND CAPS, &c,, &c, &o. B. TONICS AND CO., Auctioneers. • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, THE REMUERA YARDS. TjiOß SALE, on Thursday, February 14, 180 HEAD WELL-FATTED CATTLE Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 709 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs 20 Full-mouthed Rams, cross between Lincoln and Leicester i Bix-tooth Rams, cross between Lincoln and Leicester Tho property of D. Nathan, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND. W. 8. 000HBANE.] [JAMBS DACKK. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11. GOLD WATCH AND CHAINS, JEWELLERY, CLOTHING, NEWSPAPER FILES. In the Estate of the late W. B. Langbritlge. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Trustee in tho abovo Estate toajlL at thoir Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, IMb. instant, at Uo clock, JEWKLLERY-Consisting of Qold Watch, Chains, Diamond Studs/Rings, 6olT- I CLOTmNG-Contents Three Trunks. OFFICE FURNITUItE - Books, Number Newspaper Files. THE TRUSTEE'S INTEREST (if any) in Goodwill of The Advertising Bureau. " SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . Anctioneere.