!) months—Child's rocking chair, footstool, nnd album. For finest twins, abovo D months, and under 2 years—Pair Japanese vases. Por most tastefully dressed baby- Hat. For curliest-haired baby—Work-box. Prettiest Scotch baby—Robe, valuo £1 Is. Prettiest Irish babyT-Cloak, value £1 Is. Finest baby born in Auckland of coloniil parents—Crochet robe, value £1. Baby with most brothers und sisters living— Brett's "Colonist. Guide," £1. For prettiest dark-eyed baby — 1 dozen photographs. For plainest baby—Silver cup. For baby with reddest hair—Velvet cosey for mother, and pair of trousers, to measure, for father. One gentleman who was observed to be making an eager scrutiny of tho exhibits yesterday afternoon, upon being interro gated as to the object of bis quest vaguely replied that, by dint of perseverance lie hud got down to tho old red sandstone stratum of hirsute growth, and that he was now trying to pick out the redde. t-ha red baby, booth tosav very few displayed the desiderated colour, so that tho prize for tins cranial en dowment should be easily awarded The) 0 is, however, eager competition for the prizo for the prettiest Scotch and Irish babies, while tho doctors must be brave men if they risk their lives by determining which is the plainest baby. This Day. Half-past one this afternoon was the hour for mothers of competing babies to arrive with their precious exhibits, and up till 2.H0 the numbers ot those who had responded to the "roll-call were os follows :—Undor 3 months, Bl ; be tween 3 and « months, .1 ; between (i and 9 months, '2D; between I) months nnd '2 years*, 15 ; twins, 0 pairs. Mr J. H. Witho ford (the promoter) and Mrs A\ ilbo fQi-d, assisted by an energetic bachelor friend in tho person of Mr F. Jcune, aro actively supervising the air.ngoments, and ns tho public aro not to bo admitted till 3.30 everything is in apple-pie order. The mothers und babes,are seated upon rows of forms in the stalls of the Theatre, and tho judges are making their rounds without let or hindrance.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER! £4,8 *884,



Lovely Climes.—There are lovely climes and places In whioh tlio evening zephyrs are loaded with malaria ami the poison of fever and apldcmlcs. To dwell thoro iv hoalth Is lmpos jfble, without a supply of Hon Bitters at hand. Thoso Diners Impart an equaJi-ing Btroaalh to tho system, and provont tho accumulation of deadly spores of contagion. Be sure and ccc.



TnE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCINTY Oi* THK UNITED STATES. An attack having bcou mado and published at tbo expense of the Australian Mutual Pro vident Society, which atatcs that Estimates pub lished by this Socloty are works of imagination, wo giro below for Information of the Public .comparisons of tho actual results of both Societies. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.—On page ao, last Quinquennial Report, the only £1,0(10 example- quoted, 20 years' pavmuat of -73 lis .d annual premium, total £1,47113s Id. Result: Cash, bonus £Cl'. which will pay _j years premium. EQUITABLE IdVK ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF U.S.—Policy 11,1.3. for £S,000: 15 years' payment ot £S1 18s -Id. Total paid, £973 las. (Jesuit: Total oash value, J-l.ltW te; cash Louus, *.")S3 1_»; or nil pay moms havo ceased iifter IB years, and Society pay £3 % M annually in cash to tho Policy-holder as an annuity. Analysed, the J__.ooo Policy would have ceased payment In IS year* with tho EQUITABLE: whereas 20 years'payment In tho A.M. P. would have only scoured 8. years' premium, thua re quiring paj-mont until death. Both abovo Bolides are ordinary lifo. All our actual results will compare as favourably, Irrespective of Amount assured. , , Tho throo greatosS British Actuaries decl-ro tha EQUITABIJS to bo worthy of overy confi dence. Sco reports. . Thoa-ttortteu that the EQUI TABLE Policies contain' unreasonable conditions is simply false. ' W. A. THOMSON, Manager N.Z. Auckland, Supt. 13.1«3I A iiiiiscmcu.s. Baby Sho. w. rpO-NIOIIT! mO-NIGHT! JUDGES: Hit. WRIGHT, Ml. COBBETT, anil DP.. WALKER, Assisted by Ladies. IIIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR WILL PRESIDE. THE PRIZBS WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE LADY MAYORESS. «3LHO BABIES, INCLUDING TWINS. TES Otb. at Six. Chair to be taken at Skvex. DR. COBBETT Will givo an ADDRESS consisting of General Remarks on Infancy. PRESENTS FOR ALL THE BABIES. • Tho following Presents, togothcr with about ono hundred others, will be drawn for by the Mothers ot Unsu-oossf til Babies :— 1 Prettily Dressed Cradlo. valuo £115s. 1 Perambulator. £2 5,. Hocking Chair. Dressing Tnblo, Washstand, Xc. N B —ROSETTES.—Babioa should, if possible, bo provided with Rosettes according to age. as follows:—3months. Whito Rosettes ; fi months, lied do.; 9 months. Bluo do. _ over 9. Green do. ADMISSION: Dress Circle ss. Body of Theatre, Is. ■Children, Half-pri... Personal. PERSONAL.— L.L. : Call on Mrs Hanna nuford Thursday, 7.80 p.m. Letter awaits you at Genoral Post-ottlcc. ILL any G'sntJoman givo Employ ment to a Married Maal reaUy much In want; Is steady, and of good charact.oi.- Apply "H. 8.." Stau Ollice. MATRIMONIAL,— A young gentleman with £100 per annum aeoka a young Lady with ditto for a wlfo. Send photograph, etc to " Genuine." care of Hannaford's Agency, in violable secrecy. Photographs, otc, returned by po3t. Tenders. *,*iij^V'-4?-^Ci»'i;--.-a-j' -pUBLIC WORKS, NEW ZEALAND. BIRDG ROVE CONTRACT. AUCKLAND-QNEHUNGA ROAD. Written Tenders for tho abovo Contract will to rocoived at thia Office till noon of x'RIDAX, 17th October, 1581 They are to bo addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, antt anarkod entoido tho envelope, "londer lor Birdgrovo Contract." Drawings, specification., _na conditions may bo teen at this Oillee. 1 lie lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. „ W. 11. HALES, District Engineer, .Public Works Offlce, Auckland, Sept. 21,188-1. O PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS.—Wanted, Tenders for the work in 5-roomed House. — Apply J. Wright at the building, Melroso, Devonport, " Continued on First Page. Advertisements Late for Classification WANTED, a Lad accustomed to Bake house work.-Apply W. Finlay, Arch _1111, Great North Road. T _ 0 LET, Furnished Bedroom for a Lady; rent, 3s Gd por week; reference erven and required.-Apply, for address, to Mr Walker. Grocer, Nowton Road. EVONPORT WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.— Anniversary on Sunday Sept. «8; Soiree on Monday, 29th. Pull particular in Saturday's iß3uo. F~~OR SALE, Pollen-street, Surrey Hills, 2 new Houses, well-finished and contoln- In* 6 rooms each; Allotments 33 x 92; price, only £350 each, and to be Bold separately; also . new' Houses, containing 5 rooms each, sittia cd in Ch.rlotlfi-stroct. prico £11. each. A decided basgain. Terms for above properties can be arranged. - Apply the New Zealand House. Land, and Estate Agency. High-stieot. F _ OR SALE, Houses aud Allotments, from £150 upwards; £20deposit. Money to lowL-grant Se Cooke, 75. Queen-street. OR SALE, cheaD, and on oasy terms, a now Groomed House, fitted with every convenience. Also, a 1-roomed.Cottage with ieullerr; price only £1_5.-Apply to F. listings, Great North Road, opposito Surrey Hill htorc__ OR SALE, sevoral good, quiet, young Dairy Cows, springing to calf, ami in full milk. - Apply William Mason, Belmont, Eemuero. , , - ..,-



O T, JACOBS Oil ST. JACOIIS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL ST. JACOIIS'OIL. The Wheel of Fortune Turns ii His Favour, or Triple Proof. Tho American Carriage Factory, Dec-street, Invercargill. Juno 25, 1831. Messrs Publishers "Otago Daily Times :"- Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in ml.tn my testimony to the wonderful efllcacy of S Jacobs Oil. One of nty apprentices, name Wutton, took vory ill with neuralgia, and wo confined to his bed i|tiito delirious. Seven remedies were tried, without the least efTec Ho was advised to try St. Jacobs Oil, and aftc bathing his ._co with it, prot immediat relief. In speaking to his father, Sir I li. Watton, he desired *nc to state that fc tho last seven years he has had a severe attao of gout annually, which completely laid him v for a week at a time. Hefeltit comingon latch got a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil and rubbed "i on the affected part before going to bed, am noxt morning all pain had left and he wi>s abl to go to his business as usual, and has not ha. an attack since. I have used this uulvers. remedy my.olf and in my own family, and ca vouch for its magical effect. Although only short time introduced here, it is on every pei son's lips, and I may add, in nearly overy home —lam, yours, etc., W. 11. MATIIIEBON. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOIIS OIL. ST. JACOIIS OIL. A Popular Hotclkccpcr Made Happy. Victoria Hotel, . Auckland. July 23,1881. Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auokland. Dear Sirs.—SulVoriiig from n sovoro spraii for ovor a week, I was advised to uso St. Jacob: Oil, and 1 beg to state that after fourilppitcation! the swelling around lhe nnlclo disappeared and all pain left, so that on the third day I woi able to use my fool again as usual.—l remain dear Sirs, yours faithfully, R. F. LUKS. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOIIS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. For TJiis Relief, Much Thanks. Montague's Fancy Bazaar, SS, Princes-street, Dunedin, ' July 21st. lS_i. (To the Kdltor Evening Stau.) Deau Sir,—l havo great pleasure in testifying .0 the efllcacy of St. Jacobs Oil for a severe case 3f neuralgia m tho face. After trying many so- HOled remedies for it without obtaining relict tothing did me so much good. Alter two or hree applications It entirely disappeared, and [ am glad to say I have not bad any return of :ho trouble sinco. 1 cheerfully recommend It :o others suffering from tlio sumo painful ui.ee ion,-"*! renin in, dear Sir, respectfully ybttrs, JULLV MONTAGUE. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. I Wish to Bear Testimony. Mr T. VV. Allen, in the employ of Messrs A. I. Nathan ana Co., Merchant.., Auckland, Jioorfully chimes in. He Buys:—l wish to bear I'estiniony to the usefulness of St. Jacobs Oil us i euro for Rhoumntism. I wus seized with a evcro nttack in the right leg and hip. and, narvollous to relate, was cured by ono applica ion of St. Jacobs Oil. August 13, 18.1. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST, JACOBS OIL. ST, JACOIIS OIL. Better Thau a Bonus. Mutual Lifo Association. Auckland, July 2nd, ISSI. Jessus M. Levy Se Co. Dear Sirs,—About a month ago I had a very overo attack of rheumatism in my right arm, o bud, in fact, that I could scarcely lift It with iut causing mo excruciating pain. I had tried evoral kinds ot liniments without obtaining ny relief. At last I tried St. Jacobs Oil, ana f tor using half a bottle I felt perfectly f roo from iain, and up to tho prosent I have not had any eturn. I shall always uso It in preference to .nytliing'J. know of in case of any similar pains, .nd will certainly advise all sufferers to do tho umo.—Yours faithfully, ALLISTER BROWN. ST. JACOBS OIL ST. JACOBS OIL. ST, JACOBS OIL. He Suffered Acute Agouy. Commercial Cigar Divan, iV'ollington, July 11,1SS1. if. Levy & Co., Auckland. Dear Sirs,—l was much troubled lately with outo rheumatism in the right arm, which enderod It useless, and tried various so-called on.edie3tocurothcaoutoagonylsuh"ered.Ontt_ ecommondtttion of a friend I appb'ed St. Jacobs )il to tho affected part, and two applications of hat specific completely cured me. I have, herofore, great pleasuro in publicly testifying 0 the efllcacy of the Great German Remedy,— tespep tfully yours, R, P. COTTAM. ST. JACOBS OIL ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. He Found it Efficacious, ir_.o_,_,r . Auckland, October 3,1883. Messrs Levy and Co. Gentlemen,—l havo recently had occasion to lse St. Jacobs Oil in a severe caso of burning. 1 found It vory nfllcacious, the pain bolng at >nco soothed, and I have much pleasuro in ■eeonimending it.—Yours faithfully, „, „ . , J- C. HATSWELL. (Mr Hatswetfis tho well-known grocer.) ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL, ST. JACOBS OIL S. Kirkpatrfck, Eso;., The well-known Proprietor of the Nelson Steam Jam and Confectionery Factory, gives his Cheerful Endorsement. He says, under date of July 3,1881 _—" Aljout iwelve months ago I was suffering from a very ;evero headache, brought on by tho fumc.s-01 burning charcoal In a closo room. Tho pain was next dpor to being unbearable. I tried ST. lacous Oil, and atn pleased to say it gave me instant relief. I consider it a good thing to tiave by you." ' ST. JACOBS OIL, ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. The Acfttc Agony I.Sftffered. .Commerclal'Cigar Divas, Wellington, July llth, 188 - The Editor of Auckland Evening Star. Dear Sir.—l was muoh troubled with acute rheumatism in the right arm, which rendered it useless. I tried various so-called remedies t« oure the acute agony I suffered. On tho recom tnendation of a friend I applied St. Jacobs OU tc tho affected part and two applications of that specific completely cured me, I have great pleasure'ln publicly testifying to the efficacy ot tho "Gtfeat German Remed/."-.Resiiectfullj yours, R. P, COTTAM. ST. JACOBS OIL, ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. Genuineness Guaranteed. " Taking in view tho number of testimonials In support of the efficacy of St, Jacobs Oil. and the high charactor of thoso supplying them, tho inference is irresistible that the remedy is the most remarkable for suoh diseases as have been mentioned in the above interviews that has yet been discovered, and considering their value as a guide and suggestion to suffering humanity, there Ib nothing unmercantilo or un professional in advertising tho article. The above ought to commend it to the confidence ol all our citizens." ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. 6100 Reward Cash. A cash reward of ONE £100 Reward Cash. HUNDRED POUNDS wUI £100 Reward Cash, bo paid by the Charles A. 6100 Reward Cash. Vogelor Company of Balti £loo Reward Cash, more. Maryland, United £100 Reward Cash. Statos of America, pro £loo Reward Cash, prietors of St. Jacobs Oil, £100 Reward Cash, or by their accredited local £100 Howard Cash, representatives, to anyper £loo Reward Cash, son producing proof to tho El 00 Reward Cash, effect that the tostimoniala £100 Reward Cash, published by them in re £loo Reward Cash, gnrd to St. Jacobs ',011 ore £100 Reward Cash, not strictly genuine. Sold by all Cbemists and Storekeepers. Price Three Shiixtngs. Wholesale Depot for Auckland: M. LEVY & CO., QUEEN-STREET.



Wanted. WANTED, a C-irl a. Oeiioml Servant.- Apply Mrs Singleton, Victoria-street. \STANTKH, a steady young Man, nccu. It tonicd to Butchering trade-ono wl can .laughter, Good wages will bo given. Apply A. Parkinson, Biitchor. Waitara. \\TANTEi), a good General Servant. - V V Apply to Mrs Denis Kelly, Rosen, utl .North Shore, till 12 a.m., or in the evening. „ \T7_\NTED, a~(7enoral Servant.—Appl TT airs Wright, 2*>7, Queen-street. TXTANTED, a Respectable Lad for lb ? T bookbinding und paper-ruling bnaine?: — Apply to \V, Lbj-h, three door, uliovo Sta Oillee. c \XTANTI_I), a lle.poc.ablo Oirl n ► VT General Servant.—Por uddross, Appl d Star Ollice. '. X\T ANTED, a Lad about Hi that ca i 1 VV n,ilk.—Applv at Wickbuin's Grocer ™ Store. Hobson-street, at half pest 10 a.m. tc * \Ii7ANTEI)," un"expc.ioi.-cd" Nurse fc * Vl take charge of children and to assist i: k housework.—Apply Star Olllcc. P ATr ANTED, a Horse which broke loos it VV from llr J. B.Russoll's gate, Epsom, oi .1 Wediicsuay liioruing; it is ilurk brown; botl 0 liiml feel white, and bail a man's saddle uni d hi idle on.—Anyone returning the same lo M ,1 Russell will be rewarded. 1 OTANTED, Purchaser for Large Allot V T nients, unequalled water view, clioici ) locality, no small cottages, £.'1 IDs to fii per fool half-an-hour from Queen-street.—J. H. Haiului son, Auctioneer. "ANTED, a Boy or Youth who lin: been used to the counter: no niori without good references need apply.—W, 11 D.uiipicr, llobson-sti'i'ct. ANTED, respectable Youth ns Im urovcr to tho Baking-Apply at one. t< I* 1 Pimp. Baker Li.iiui. .'haji 1 cad \i:\Woi WTANTED, a Man that can" Milk am >» riniigh and do general farm work.- Apply lo Mr V. Warren, Grocer, Kai-angabupi ltoad, Newton, _. W """ANTED, a good General Servant. Must be a good cook. — Apply Jta "Aled utile. Ileach Uoiul. North Shore. I " .STaNTEI.), an'iictivo Lad ; ono used ti * V horses and the trado preferred.—Apply 1 I!ladding S_ Stainton^ Grocers. Mt. I'den ltoad. i T'STANTEI), a First-class Barmaid.- W Apply at onco Greyhound Hotel. W ""ANTED, a Coat Hand.—Apply T. 1 onei'i^n^ W^i'dhiuii-stivet. \\7""A_NTEI), Tenders up to Saturday Vt n-.t for Excavation. Concrete, uiul Brick Chimnoys, Nelson and Cook-streets; alsc for Aspliiiting ltighl-of-way.—Wm. Corbett, Builder, Si. .Mary's ltoad, Ponsonby. W "ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Mrs K. H. Eraser, " .Mount Nossing," <.1 rafton Road. WANTED, by a respectablo person, Daily Work or Weekly Work ; to sleep at home.—Apply E.S., Stau Ollico. \\TANT__I). -i kind I Won to <.d.pt a Vt Baby tiirl, v fortnight old.—Apply ut llm OMJlosplliU. . W/ANTED, a sharp Youth used to tools, . . for joiners' work.—Apply •>. Hatty. Pon sonhy Road. VSf'AN'I^ETj, llpiul Waiter ; none but VV .steady men need apply; reference re.iuiivil. --Apply Albert Hotel. \VrANTEI), a (ioner.'-l Servant for a V T small family in St. Stephen's Avenue — Apply to Mr Marriott, Grocer, Parnell, ANTED, a Smart Lad to deliver goods: must be ablo to drive well.— Apply li. A. Nairn, North Shore. \\T ANTED, respectablo Nursegirl about 'V 11 years of age ; hours 8 a in. to 0 p.m.: to sleep at homo.—Apply Mrs T. Stoodman. GrctttNorth Rood, WANTED, a Wbiteworkor, also un Apprentice to tho Wl.itowork and an Apprentice to tho Mantlenial'ing.—Apply to Milne Se Cltoyco. \\J ANTED, a (Jirl to assist in houso- TT work.—Apply Mrs Davy, Cliurton-strcot, Parnell, WANTED, a really good Second-hand It.rni-iiiiuii.—For address apply Ibis Ofllc i. TIiTANTED, Situation us Clerk, etc., by Vt a young man willing-to make himself useful. Good cliaructer.-II.C, Sim Ollico. _ WANTED, Respectable Boy for a But cher's Shop.—M. Urcui'ley, Victoria and Clvi pel-streets. \T7"ANTEb, Purchaser for NY.v, Ex . . tephjon Top Buggy, double seated ; com fort and e'ejiiiiuo combined.—J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. WANTED, a Respectable Housemaid for the Thames.—Apply at oucc to Mrs Mellowell, \S'cUeMey.stfeet West. \\7 ANTED, a tirs t-cluss Milliner.—Apply Vt enclosing copies of testimonials, to llox (Hi, G.P.O. i \\J ANTED, First-class Milliner ( one V T that can servo ut counter preferred.— Janu'3 _eutt, London House, Victoria und Nelson-streets. WANTED, Apprentices to tlio Dross making.—James Scutt, London House, Victoria anil Nelson-streets. VV/*ANTED, tor Kawakawa Colliery, four W Gootl Coal Miners.—Apply Hay Coal Company. _______ ?.., Queen Street. _000. (Jcnoral Servant for . . the Suburbs.—Apply between the hours of U and 11. all Mrs Ruck's, Prospect House, I'liruoll. ____ i WANTED, Tendora for Painting and Papering Two Shops and Dwellings, to closo Saturday, 27th Inst. Plans on job, Freeman's Hay,—Qkuuuk P. Metta-M. WANTED, Housekeeper's l'lnco by a Widow, about 30. Good manager Highest i-etcf-.iccs.-Ailil.csa E. 1!., Stau Ofttce WANTED "to Let (Furnished), a Com fortable Five-roomed Cottage in Bon soiiby.—A|;ply'"M,'i_..'-' Newton POBt-oijic". WANTED, Vest ai)d Trousers Hands ; T T also. Needlewoman and Apprentices.— Auckland Clothing Factory, Customs-.!.. East. "I Tf TAN TED, Sensible Mon to secure some yV of ihe Bargains in Volcanic Lund now on my books.—J. It. Randerson, Auctioneer, ANTED, £200 on Freehold Security ; interest, 10 per cent, per annum.—For full particulars, apply to W. v. Slovens, High- Street. . "6117 ANTED to RENT, a Comfortable V V Bix-rpomcd House, within two or throe miles of fowm Mount Kden direction pre ferred.—Apply " f-.A-Q.," I .tab Ollice. TT7ANTED.—Tenders will bo received VV UP to noon on SATURDAY. 271 li inst. for Earthworks a. Mont Le Grand.—Apply E. T. Iferbort, Mouot Roskill Road, '_ ANTED, a second-hand Suit of Sails for four-ton boat,—Address Box 251, P. 0., Auckland. WANTED, Everyone to Read T, B. Cartor's Coupon on Ist page. A £8 Packet of Chronio Scraps, Sec, for Pro Shlilug, WANTED, a Situation as a Stockman, or Drovor; gooil spuyer; sevon years colonial oxpei'icncfc; highest references.—Apply B_o_Star omce^ . WANTED to Sell," a~Hla.t.ui-Honry Rlllo.—Apply to W. R. Robinson, Wcl llngton-Btroot Fast Inext to Closo Bros.) TTrANTED, Leasees for Grand Building YY Allotments, Jervols Road, PoiiEOnby, 30 years term: sites unsurpassable ; rare bargains. —J. R, Randerson, WANTED,- Situ-HbiTos C}efk, etc., in a Solictor's Ofljeo, by a yojjnfj man- Knows tho routine of the business. Good character,—Address, J.H„ Stai? Office, \\T ANTED.KNOWN, thatN, G. Lennox Vt has received a supply of tho Ennyclp predia Dictionary. Ingpootlon invitfld, W" ANTED KNOWN, wo are selling B Youth's Good Sizo Suit at 10s Cd, worth 40.*.—Samuel Coombes and Co. ANTED, tho Owners of Hotels, Restaurants, and all Householders to know that the New Zealand Sugar Co. (Limited) are giving tho highcßt orico for Bones at their Dopot, Customs-street West, and that arrange ments have been mado for collection on applica tion at the Depot, to the agent. Robt. Geo. I till, WANTED KNOWN—Wo aro making Tweed' Trousers fiom 17s fid. — S. Coombes and Co. TTT ANTED KNOWN-Sfc, Jacobs Oil. V V is 3d tho bottle; Dr. De Jongh'u cele brated Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d ; Pain Killer, lid ; Insect Powder, 9d lhe tin; Holiowav's Pills and Ointment, Is 2d; Senna, 2d tho ounce; Salts, 2 ounces Id; nt I>ampior'.. Hobson-Btroet. V&7ANTED KNOWN, that at Mrs VV Dimond's Servants' Registry Office, Ladies requiring good Servants, and Servants wanting Situations, ohould apply corner Hobson and Pitt-streets. ANTED—Whon you aro iv Hobson strcet call and sec tiie large and choice stock of Mosgiol and Bannockburn Twocls, for tho present season, at Munro qntl Milligan's. ANTED, 1,000 Watches and Clocks ; to Clean and Repair, at T, Nntsford's, Watchmakor, "Victoria - acroet (next Union Bank). Charges moderato; u!l work warranted for 12 months, WANTED KNOWN — Inferior Toa, 3d per lb; Splendid Tea. Is Od; Raking Powder. Od the lb tin ; Canary Seed, Id the lb; Carraway Seed, Gd ; Arrowroot. Gd per lb; Good Sauce,-Id the bottle; at Dampier's, Hobson-street, ANTED, the Ladies of Ponsonby to Know that D. W. Jack and Co., Pon sonby Road, are prepared to execute Dress making Orders on the shortest notico in first class style, at moderate charges, TSf ANTED KNOWN-Wanted to Pur- V T chaso. Houses of 3, 1, and 5 rooms each ; must be cheap and near the city, if possible; principals only dottltwith.—Apply tho Now Zea land House, Land, and Estate Agency, High street^ TT/'ANTED KNOWN, the Wonderful V T Bargains iv Tables-Cofleo Tab'os. 5s Gd ; Toilet Tables, Is 1 Id; Loo Tables, oval, 19s; ditto, round. 20s; Kitchen Tables, 8s lid, 10s, lis; Meatsafes, 8s (id; Kitchen Drosscrs, 3__ —at Dampier's Hobson-sn-est Sjiop^ Tff ANTED KNOWN?'that all working V V mon can _aye thoir money by c&U-iis at the Uovoraor Gordon Restaurant. All Meals Sixpence; Board tad Lodging las per weok.— Robert Murdoch, Propriutoy,— Noto the address —Nourly opposite the wultaiaai* Hotel, and close to the Dock. __^ ANTED KNOWN—Charles Kelsey and Co. have just unpacked a Choice Assortment of Now Goods in Silver and Gold Jewellery ; everything guaranteed, as they keep no imitations.—Charles Kelsey am. Co.. 120, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN —In Jewellery, Charles Kelsey and Co. still continues to conflno themselves entirely to Real Silver and Real Oold. Buyers will find a largo assort ment '.o choose from, and of tho newest tie sii'n..-Charles Kelsoy & Co., 120. Queen-street.



Wanted. - \S7ANTED KNOWN, Now Open, 1! _ H Auckland Tobacco Company's Agenc s . Stone Bros.' liuil-.lingd, tipiinsilc Fii'tli's JMill. •° -Sl.EN.l_he SliToiidid A YT sorlincnt of Cigars. Cigarettes, at _ Tobaccos munufaetu.ed .by tbo Aucklai Tobacco Company.— Stone Bros.' Building . opposito Firlli's A'ill. TTSTANTED, Smokers to try for then ~ v I! selves the Cigars, Cigarettes, and T buccodmade by the AucklandTobaccoCompan; _ —Aueklund Tobacco Company's Agency. ANTEfrkNOWNrthat the Aucl land Tobuceo Conipanv's Cigurettes at " the Best in tin.- market.—Auckland Tob.icc _ Cntnpaio^Agt'iicy. WANTEDIiNOWN, that tlio Aucl, land Tobacco Company manufactur JMild, Medium, and Full-llavoured Tobaccoi I, suitable for nil palate;;.—Aueklund Tobaec . Company'- Agency. '- \XrANTED, 5 Generals, 1 "Waiter,; IT Nurse Girls. — A. -ifcLcod's ltegiatr, 0 Oxley's Buildings, Wharf, or St. Jlarv's ltouti n Ponsonby. WANTED, ti smart, experienced Youn] Lady for a Quevii-strcetshop; good ait ar, " and commission.—Send all particulars, atul , wages expected, and photo (which will be re j turned) to " Bush ess Assistant," Stau Ofllco. r \\T ANTED, at Hannaford's Aucklant TT Registry (esliiblished 21 years), hevora . Young Giris (Town). °. \H7"ANTED, a strong Lad used to car ; VV puiilnrliig.—Applyutßiitldily's,Plumber '• 1 'ousonby Road. WANTED, Employmont for a goot Bookkeeper, with references. — __* ' McLnod's Registry, Oxlej'a Bii.lilingß,|Wliarf,o • St. Mary's Koad, Ponsonby. aStET\ a Strongl-aTTfor'a Go7itic man's Housti iv suburbs.—Apply (J. II i Luveis, Ijitcen-Bli'cct. 1 WT ANTED, a thorough good Plain Cook 1 V V -Apply at onco, Mrs Dalton, Pananu _ llouso, Lower Syii.oiHls-strcct. \VTANTED, for prompt delivery, a goot VV Secondbantl Quick Speed lloistin), Winch, equal to ono ton, Willi suitable Vortica * Boiler on separate or combined bedplate.—Kul pai'liculars anil price to James Knox. Civi i nnd I'ruutical Kngineer. Box B.'l, Auckland, WA NTE D, Engagement us Book keeper, Cashier, or Clerk, by Advcr ' User, who lias bad considerable experienco botl Homo and foreign. For position of trust security can bo given. Undoubted references, -Address " A.11.1t,," Stau Ollico, WANTED, a young Porsou as General Servant, for family of four; must bou i good plain cook ; Protestant, references.— Apply Wliakapuno, Grafton Road, _^ WANTED, General Servant; references necessary, — Apply Mrs Ooldsloiii, Waterloo Quadrant, "ANTED, to Rent, Five or Ten Aoros of Good Agricultural Land in Stiburba of Aucklaud for not less than ton years.—State terms and address, "H. 0.," Newmarket POst ollleo^ WANTED, two furnished Rooms; Ponsonby preferred.— Apply "E.G.," Stah Olllcc. VV/ANTED to Purchase, one staunch, t V quiet Horse, for uspringciii'l, aged about I orß years. — Apply llcoigc Smith, Brighton Road. WANTED, two or three good bands for Dressmaking.- Mrs Rogers, Wellesloy afreet. WANTED, Fotnnle Cook (hotel, town), Housemaid (Waikato), (lencruls nnd Nursogirls, urgent (town und suburb?) —Mrs Wiiitcombc's Registry, n, xt Murkot, Wclksley streot entrance. "Y\rAN 7i'E"b, a Strong Lad, willing to V T learn the painting.—Apply to Thomas Brown, Elliott-street, from (I to , p.m. \\r ANTED KNOWN — That D. W. V T Jack and Co., Ponsonby Road, can now Supply every article of Ladies' Underclothing ana Baby Linen ut tlio lowest prices. WANTED KNOWN — That .»: W. Juck and Go,, Ponsoiibv, have ou hand a Well assorted Stock of Men's Umbrellas. Huts, Shirts. Tied, Collars, and Hosiery. i STANTED KNOWN-For the conveni- V T once of our Suburban Customers during this Great Salvage Sale, we issue Tramcar Tickets free.—Samuel Coombes and Co. Wf]rNTFirWELL"TrNO>VrN-During V V this great Salvage Salo wo are Selling a splendid Bleached Sheeting Calico at _ld per yard, and a superior lino at UJd, worth 10 per cent, more.—Samuel Cconibes and Co. ANTED SEEN, tlio Throngs of Customers who visit our Establishment daily, ull well pleased with thu Bargains.— Samuel Coombes and Co. ANTED KNOWN-During this SaT vago Sale we are Selling Ladies' lland bug.-i from Is.—Samuel Coombes and Co. \&J ANTED KNOWN—UiiEAi- Tijiiiio. I Vt CuiiAi' V'MiiiKil And all othor kinds of Btitlilhig Materials, canbopmcl.asad ohoaper nnd better than auyv.her. elco at the yards of I). Ooi.niiT. Alhnrt-striint. WANTED" KNOWN - Copsine and Atkin. KUJutt-streot, aro Bpyprs of Ptilitiliikawa, While Tlireo. and Mangiaou. ANTE]) KNOWN -- During this Snlvugo Hale we are selling a Splendid Tweed at I0)d, worth Us lid ; any quantity of colours and patterns lo.s.leet from,- Samuel Coombes and Co, •\\7" ANT E D IC NO\Y N - During "the T . Salvage Sale we are selling Lidios' and Children's Ululera and Mantles at nominal prices.—Samuel t'oombcsanil Co. \\f AN T E IT"k"NOTv"N.—For jirfii, TT Youtlis', and Boys' IC-ilapol Clothing, Bats, Shirts, otc„ try T.& J. MoiMaster's, Qiteon street (opposite Market), W" ANTED, Inhabitant., of Parnell to known they citu be supplied with Pi line Beef. Multon, Lamb, Veal, dairy fed Pork: lowest pi Ices; nt Briggs', Parnell. Call early on Saturday. * \,\f ANT E1) X N O W N.- Handsome V . Stullod Conches, llb lid and 10s li.l; hand- BOmeStt'.ll'ed Chairs. 10s: Chestspf Dra >vo; s.lllaliil; Washstands, ."h ltd ; Colonial Couclu-s, *>s ltd ; Stretchers, (is; Flock Cushions, Is; Hat Racks, Is (id.— At Ihinipier's Hobson-tt Shop. T&7"AVn-nT_rNoWN—During this great . HalvhgD Salo wo are oli'.riiig Four-lmt toncd Kid Gloves nt Is lid, worth |h lid; any quantity to select from.—iSiiiiniol Coombes & Co. W~ ANTED KNOWN. - That W.okly Saleuof Furniture at.d Goneral Merchan dise aj'o hold at .11 ercum lie Salo Roomsfcntrance Murcantilo Chambers, next Bank New Kealnnd). HUNDREDS of pieces of Furniture to .elect from, pi'ivuti'lv oi- r.i auction, unit always at AUCTION PRICKS. The s-.vlng that may bo eU'crled In Furnltiiro, Bedding, tec.. Sec, ls/ully TIIII'.TY. PER CKNT. on ordinary prices. Heads of families and a'l thrifty persona, CALL tit onco. at holh Orocery and Drapery Oootl. arc boing soul in for sale-J. It. Raudcr eoii^ Aii£tlono<--r/ __ _ __ \X7"A NTE D X N UWB— C_ring tho II SalyagO'Salo wo. cap.,s i ellyoti some 6plohdid Silks at half price— SamUfil Coombes and Co , panada Buildings, Qiiepn-strccl. WANTED KNOWN, tJfe._Wopdpr.ul Bargains In Cholrn.—New Painted Wood Chairs, 'Ss SdS'Cano-Beatod.do, its 8,1; Grccinn 1 Cane soited Chan's, Is Od;'Arm-chairs, (Is t!d ; Fold lug-chairs (carpet seated),-4s (kl; Rocking cbaii-s (with amis), Ca._-.ca._d. '10a: Children _ Rocklng-chali s, 3s, at Dampier's,' Hobson-Btreet. ANTED, the Irthabitants o JParnell to Know that W. H. Dampier, Boot maker opposito tho Barrel Hotel. Parnell, Uui dors his sincere thanks to them for the patron age already accorded to him. and that he intends to astoni-li Ihcm wkh his Wonderful Bargains in Boots and Shoes for the fuiuro, which will always be tho same iv price and quality as at his Town £4iop. For particulars plcaie road -the Town Advertisement, which Is the next one .to this. ' £Jj WANTED KNOWN—Boots! Boots! Anotlior gyand lot. Having bought from one of the largest Auckland firing tho balance of their Knrfltsli Boot Dopartmoht at a great sacrifice, and having purchased 'sn Immense lot of Travelers' Samples fcoip another Boot Firm, I am enabled to add more wonderful Bargains to my already large stock. Purchasers tire requested to show their Bargains to their friend.—Men's IC.S. Boots (our own make, some thing astonishing). Us Cd; Men's English Bluchtrs, 48 9d; Men's Handsome Durablo Patent Leather Slippere, 2s Dd; Men's Real Bull' Slippers, as lid, usual price, Ss; nico lot of Ladlos' K.S. Kid Boots, fa Od and 5s Bd; superior Fancy Stitched do., ti3 (Id ; grand lino of Ladles' M.S. High-leg Morocco Hoots, 6s I! 1; Ladies' lligh-hccl Prum l!a Boots (nearly nil sizes), Is Gd : supciior ditto (all sizes), iis and os (id ; Ladies' Sewn HoUso Boots (with heels), 2s lid; grand line of Golosh, d llouso Boots, iis lid; Ladies' White Marcclla Boots, Is; Ladies' Whito Saieep Boots^with high heels), 'Sd _<!; Lidips' Opt-do'o. Shoes'mot Slip pers, mind), 1- Cd; Ladles' o__c-ar3>ap,i Derby Walking Shoes. 5s Cd ; Mulics' Hani'somu Pa tent Loathor Slippers, 2s 6d; Laaips'Prunella Slippers. 3s Cd-; Maids' High - leg Buttdh Boots; 3s: splendid line of Girls'" Patent Lace-ups (sizes, 1 to 10). Is tid ; Infants' Felt Boots, 9d; Infants' High-leg Button Boots, Is dU an enormous quantity of Infants' E.S. Boots*, different kinds. Is Cd; Infants' Patent Strap Shoes (with buckles), Is (id, See , Sec, Sec ; strong Leather Boot Laces. Id tho pair; Cotton do„-3d tho dps.;' Button Hooks,- Id; Cork Soles, 2Jd; Shoo' Horns/ 3d; Boot Protectors, 3d tho set-; Button Fasteners. Cd tho boxi Hauthway's celebrated Peerless Gloss. Od the Bottle N.B.— The public are requested to examine tho virions kinds of b.cots aiid shoes made on the premises at Dampier's Boot Shop, Victoria street, and also at Dampier's Bo.ot Shop, Parnell (opp ißite the Bqrre) Hotel). WANTED KNOWN, — Lots of Fresh Drapeiy, including—Black Italian Cloth, 2s lid; Cretonne, 3. and 7jd ; Men's Braces, S. ; Windsor Scarves, is; Black Burlington do., Cd ; Apron Handkerchiefs, 9}d ; Boys' Suits, 5s 3d ; Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3c 1 Id ; Black Satih, Is Cd and Is lid ; Largo Lot of Soilod Black Wadding, C yards for 9.1: Men's Washing Ties, Is per d 0..; Men's Hard Felt Hats, Is Cd; Tweed, Is nnd Is Cd • Linen Collars,- all sizes, Id; Cretonne Bind ing, 2d yard; Dress Preservers, 4d the pair; Black Cashmere, Is Bd and 2s Cd; Slate Silesia, 3d; Fancy Ribbons, Id; Grand Lino of LadleS' Umbrellas, Is Id; Fancy Aprons. Id, 6d, and Is; Babies' Bibs. 6d; Black Kid Gloves, Is lid; Men's Regatta Shirts. 2s lid; White. Moleskin Pants, 5s lid; Men's Paget Coats, M) 3; Working Shirts.-is; Coloured Handkerchiefs, Id; Meu's Real Gdod Nightcaps, reduced to Is per doz.. cheap enough for dish cloths; Coloured Cash mere Twill, B'd; Coloured and Black Jersey Gloves, .Jd i Children's Socks, from 2Sd: Cor sets, Is 5d ; 101 Biarkels, E. ?d : Grand Line of Coloured Sateons,6}d ; KmMQldtJpodOolljjrs, Is; Hoyle's Best Prints, 5Jd; Black Lustre, Ujd; 3G inch Calico, os 3d the doz. yards; 32-inch do.. 3s Cd tho dojj,; Grey do., from 2Jd; Coloured Damask, _0d; Coloured S;lk Squares, 7_d; Lavender Water, Gd bottle; Blank Straw Hats, C_d; Men's Strined Socks, 6W: Sbetlsnd.Ribbed Socks, lid; tho Ladlos' Jackets are now reduced to os lid. and the Ladies' Ulsters arc reduced to 7s lid; Children s, 2s lid; Bleached Swansdown Calico, Is; Violci Powder, id the largo packot; Pontado, (id the bottle; piflnfc Skirts, IS Sid; 10-1 White Quilts, 6s ad; Towels, 2UI, 3d, _>d; f2 i;;chUnbleached Sheeting, lOd; 72-inch Bleached do.. Is; Wool Beige, 73d, lOld; Ladioß Leather Bags. Is rittoh ( Lot of Fresh -Jewellery, cheap; at Daippier's Wakcfteld-streot Bhop. v PL4NOS FOR SALE.-Cottaie Piano, for £11; Cottage Piano for £13 (bargains), s. Wsbb's'OakHons Hobson-ssreet, \- •



icj'jp A it" T N E' V. S li I H* Witiitetl, a I'uitiii'i' tileopiai: or imtive), wl ;d rahont £1,0.0, to extend a Rood paying Manufi _ tilling Business. For particulars apply l'_ T. & S. MORRIN & Co. (LIMITED). r' TT U M F I E L D :- WANTED, 200'MEN"to~Dig Gum at Tikin ■o and Scarrotts. North Wairoa. These tine Sin o iner Guinlields are now at their best. Tl Lessee is it buyer of gum on the ground ; al tl - same time diggers urc allowed to sell their gu :_ whore they choose ou payment of a royalty o 2s per cwt. . ALFRED WALKER, Lessee. o Scarrott?, North Wairoa, Sept. 23, 1881. ■ 3 A. GENTLEMAN engaged in Teaehin -, _C__. wlslios' ta^Tec-lve; as Boarders, tv I, Youths, engaged in offices in, town, dr tU.ten. ing school. Healthy locality, und evening 1: r sti'iiction if desired. Torms moderate.—Atldre: 7 " Petlugogue," cure of Lennox Se Co^ 0 "OOOT TRADE."— Wanted, a smartl. :- _B_> rand Boy; also, Improvers to the Benel —Apply G. Foster, Rutland street, "l /GARDENS OR GREENHOUSES a 1 \.T tended to by the day, week, month, < year, by a steady practical Man.—" W.5.," cai of T. Godwin, Victoria Avenue, Mount Kden AN English Organist nnd Choirmaste . of ninny '"■ years' experience, wishing t j proceed to New Zealand, would liko to proem * an appointinont in that country ; highest refe *• enc.es and tcstinionitils.—Apply to J. (J. SiniU r 11. St. Jiimuß's-street, Brighton, England, or t . 11, Brett, _______ Aueklund. A GENTLEMAN fanning a largo mixe ■ -CX, farm would be glad to hear of Youn . Men wishing to gain experience In Colonii Farming.—lD. B. Orchard, 13, N.Z. Insuranc ' Buildings. ■ . - T7INEROETIC MAN, with iTiO cash j -CJ wants occupation:'—Apply; "Bona Fide, | STAU Otllee. __ 1 mO "COMPOSITORS. —Wanted, a"7 0 o, 1 JL Jobbing Hand.-Apply to Mr liartor i Stah Offlco. . :. . - • TO TAILORS.-i-Wanted, a good Coat makor; oonstant employment;— Apply J - W bite, Victoria-street. ■__ . WE have now a Staff of 50 Hands behini our Counters, so that Customers ma: depend 'upon being properly attended to, Al Parcels bought will be Delivered the same day i —Samuel Coombes and Co. , if-..- —* R" AT SI RATS! RATSI-U. SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell, i Prloe. Ono Shilling a Bottle. F, C. SHARLAND, opposito Post-offlc-. rriOOTHACHE CURE. — Instantanooui i. ..Reliof-ODONTALGIO.-ls por bottlo. ---i F. O. BHARLAND. opposito Post-olllce. Lost and Found. J" OST, a Pocket Book, with Papers, _U Owner's nalno outside. 2s (kl reward ll left at S'i'Ait Ofllco.—"A* M. Speedy. .. •■. .' J OST from Anglcsoa-street.on Soptembei J 2,1,11 Ulttek and Tan Terrier Pup. Flndoi rewarded.—Apply JohnCornwell, Anglesca-st. J" * 'OST,"from"MoK^lo'WluTklingsTlHKii' _J street, on July 31, 2 Kegs Turuiiaul Butter; niobibly t'lltcn by mistako.-R. T. Chullleld, High-street. J OST, a Fox Terrier with a largo black _J mark on the back.—Finder please return sumo lo Stau ollico. LOST, on 10th, betweon Rocky Nook and Ponsonby, a Silver Bracelet with gold spray.-Kinder will be rewarded on leaving same at J. I*. Lelgliton'a, 11 igh-strect J OST, on Sunday night, ti Lady's Groy J Collarette lined with red silk. A reward will be given by applying ut this ollice. LOST, in Karangaliape ltoad, curly on .Sunday morning, a little Black Puppy Slut,—Finder rewarded on returning oanic to I levj-nsliire Dairy, Newton, ' JOST, n small Black Terrier, with jacket _J on; sear ou throat; answers to "Tousy.* — Reward will bo' paid on delivery at.Doric House, Grey-siroet. . X*"| HE WARD. —Lost, last night, be -3&..- tween Iho Wairoa nnd tho toll honso, v Lady's Gold ',V atoli and part of Gold Chain,— .Any person returning the sumo at the Water Police Station will recelvo the above reward. _X?"| REWARD.—Lost," on Saturday r^W-JL night lust, from astern of the cutter Bessy, between the Reef and Tiritiri, a largo white painted clinker-built Bout, having on bouid six sucks of Potatoes, cc. — Anyone .during her to John Ed wards.Break water Roatl, will recoivc the above reward m(v e jl^ A X * Whereas a nninber of the Trocs lately planted by Devonport ltoad Board In Victoria-street were on the night of the 23rd Inst. Deliberutqly unit M&Hplbuflly Brokoji -pwn and Peetioypd, the ahovo rcwjird (8 l|oruby' olfbi'cd, find will be paid to any norson giving such Information as will lead to the Conviction of the oH'cniU-i- or oH't'iiilcrs. By onl. r, BENJ. TANNER, Dovonport, Supt. 21,11-81. Seorclary, Ij-^OUNII, last night, it Purso containing a _ sum of money.—Owner can have sumo by giving d.scriptlo'i uiul iiaytng expenses to Air Conttß, at A. 11, Nathan s ..tore. To Let f rilO LET, House, 4 rooms, with porch, 1. pantry, kitchen range, register grate, coal shed, In good repair; rent moderate.—Apply Mr Siinkins, I'urk Ko;m1. oil' 11 rafton. mo LK'l', A "Siiop "aud"Residenco at the I corner of Pitt nnd Grey streets. Plate glass windows; gas ami water laid on, nnd every convenience. — .1, JL Lennox, EsUito Agent. Ft" .0 LET, I! Rooms and use of kitchen. .l_ Terms moderate. — Mrs Dunn, bottom of Church-street, Ponsonby. rVIO LET, a Five-roomed llouso (new); i_ every cnnvenii. |_co —Apply to Mrs Cargo, Ponsonby (opposite tbp Tlirc-ii I.itmpsl. fp LET, Room, with fireplace, to a .1. Respectablo Man, in I'pper Symond.. stivcl.—Apply to Mr Fisher's. I'ostofllce, Upper SyiiiondK-Btioct. ri*.o LET, Building suitable for Boarding _i, house.—Apply 11. W. Heath, Shortland s trcct. ■ • ' fT 10 LBT, a nice Room, furnished or un -S. furnished, with tlrcplucc. — Apply to Mrs Evans, cornel'of Nelson anil_Wi'llesley streets. f\\U LIOT or Sell, a Largo House at I Northcoto (freehold), close to Wharf.— Apply Stau Ollico. TO LET, 4-staU Stablo near tho Gram- JL mar Kpliool.-Applv St.\u ofllco. nno LET, -~ New Five-roomed Hou^o in J_ O'Ncll-atrcot, Ponsonby. — Apply to J, Roberts; Grocer, Ponsonby Road. TO LET, newly-erected 5-roomed CJt> tuge. Every eonvonlonce. — Apply J. Hopkins, Bond-Btreot. Great North ltoad. j mO LET, at tho top of Hobson-slrco., a ' JL Small Shop with fittings complote, and four rooms.—Apply ut tho Corn Store, top of Hobson Btreet. rjr.o LET, a Furnished Bedroom ; suit- I able for a lady or gentleman engaged dur ing tho day; no other lodgors.—Apply Star Ollleo. npO LET, in Vincent street, Furnished JL Bed and Sitting Room; gus and water; private family; no children.—Apply Star Ofncc, TO LET, a Shop, suitablo for'drapery; rent low.—Neil Campbell, England 'street, Ponsonby, _ TO j-ET, -x now 5-roomed Houso, Clanence-otrcet; garden; cooking range, fttul water laid on,—Apply W. S.pitl|, noxt to Winter's Store, FrajMjnßggd; ~ : rBIO LET, with iirimodiato possession, a _BL Six-roomed House-Apply to F. Hastings Croat North Road, opposito Surrey Hill Store. mO LET.T at Rocky Nook, a Cottago of JL four rooms and scullery. Rent moderate. —Apply to William Reid, Buildor, Charles-st,, Rocky Nook. . TO LET, ..-roomed Houso in Vermont street, top of Franklin Road : city water. —Apply to J. McCormick, Lavcrs's Seed Shop. Queen-street. .'■_'. _________ nnO LET, at Onehunga, a Six-roomed . Cottago, Quarter Acre Allotment, in good ordpr; oyerv eoijvenienco j rentil, 9s.—J. M t Lennox, I's'lato-Vgeut. " WW 'LET, Houso,- '$■■ lidbinit Parnoll^ X elegantly furnished; largo drawing-rosni opening on to garden, which is largo and well kept: gas and water laid on; also,.gas stove; pretty bird's-eye view of harbour from the garden; Houso and Grounds have just been thoroughly dono up., For full particulars, apply Richard-an and Crawley, 81, Qqcon-sti-cct, TO LET, 12-roomed Houso in Symonds- Btreot, next Grammar School; splendid vie*- of A'hert Park, the Domain and harbour; large cellar with concrete floor, bath room, and every convenience'; ga_ and water laid on.— Apply to 'Messrs VAilo and Douglas, Shortland street ; or, W. Rattray, ITS, Qu.cn-Btroet. mO LET, two nicely finished 6-roomed 9 Cottages, with bath; gas and water laid on, With sv.ry convenience,—Apply W L. Rogers, Furnishing Warehouse, Ponsonby Road. m_~_ET,' in Norfolk-street, Ponsonby, a JL C-roomed House; registered grates, watci laid on.—Apply to ltichatd Lyna3, Norfolk- Btre.^L mO LET, at Kenyon Avonue, Valley ■ I ,:■■ Road, a beautifully-situated House and Qrohnd, coachhouse,"- stablo, and outbuildings complete, tvi'li purchasing clause. — Apply, to Carbines and Taylor, Auctioneers. rriO LET, Hepburn-street, superior now I six-roomed Houses, gas and water laid on. —S. Y. Collins, Kamo Colliery Oflice, 11, Queen- BtrceL .-' . ~; '■-.-,., -;■ % TO LET, New 5-roomed Houso, Summer street, Ponsonby; immediate possession. —Apply J. It Drabble, Grafton House, opposite Choral Hull. ; T" O LET, 2 new Brick Shops, well finished ; gas and water laid on ; situated in Welle-toy-.tretf 'Eiiot,—J. B, Moj'peth, No. 20, N.Z. Insurance. mol-ET OR SELL, i, 6, and S-roomed JL Housts, Farms, Hotels, Basibesscs — Grant Se Cooke, 75, Queen-Btreet, TO SELL OR LET, a largo House at .Northcote (Freehold), close to Wharf.— Apply Stab Oflice.—lf my lato tenant docs not c.ilt and return the Keys of my house, proceed ings will hn taken,—Mary S. Milxku. OFFICES to Let in Vulcan Lunc—Ap- ply to Connell Se Cooper. Solicitors. OFFICE "to Lot, Sbmorvell's tuiidings, ;. Queeii-atreet.,--. Apply tar-MrW<Cnlpon, care of Messrs Heskoth and Richmond, Solici tors, Bank Buildings, Quoon-atrcot.



For Sfilc. V. T7IORSALE, Block'of'Land at Mow JO Edon, 3:12 x 120 feel; grand view; prii itii"s.— Address " A.A.E.," Star Ollice. ith |J^OB SALE, a Restaurant and Dinin{ Jj room, doing a good business; in centri 0 .. position.—-Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Lan and Estate Agents. Sj^Oß SALE, a very showy upstandki _______-. Bay Colt, broken into the saddle; singl and double harness; quiet, sound, and thorougbl b staunohj/flrJendidhack.—Apply to B. Maddei t« DeyonshlWiffonse, Hobson-street.' '. vi TJ.OR SALE, Box Mangle, in thoioug! iijfl Sj working order ; price reasonable.—Fo iji*J particulars and to view the above, apply M MM Win. Stafford, two duors beyond R.bertso njfflf and Maxwell's Store, Upper Queen-street. " Ti\Oß SALE, CTieinut:_daren-A|lply; (i JO Squirrell, Turner-Bti eet, IjlOR SAL-3 OR LEASE, in a good par X. of Onehunga, a ,10 roomed House,!**, gooi i(_ repail': couch-house, stuule, and ucre of fardel ,o- (ai-st-clasp soil).— D> B, pMio.rd._iS_- N«fS Zea il., land Insur^noe,Building^; or ; Mr Gillnian n . ChemiSt, Ohcliun'ga. __^_ 33 TT^OR SALE, House ol seven rooms -- JO situated in Iticliinond Bond, Ponsonby r- buth-room with every convenience; good set h. view; verartct.ih, front and .back; level allot ment, irell drained; and thoroughly wel r finished; easy'terms.—Apply R. Russell, Rick t- mond Road. :o VOll SALE, 1 American Cortland" Wag- JL. gon, 1 Express Wagon, ar '1 several new - and second-hand Spring "Carts, Buggies, etc,— ir Thames Carriage and Dray Eacfory, Victoria -0 streot East. |. 'C*I6irSALE, on tho Mount Roskill Road, i. JD live Acres good Volcanic l.aiifl, sub ,o divided into tlvo paddocks, well fenced, and cultivated; small orchard and garden; a good - llouso und outhouses. 'Bus passos every hour. '1 —'For furthor particulars apply to Carbines und g Taylor, Auctioneers. . c "jjlOR SALE, a new Hansom, to bo com ..m}~ pletod to purclmser's order. — Thames - Carriage and Dray Enclory, Victoria-st. East. }j*IOR SALE,; a hew. 0-roomed Hoiiso ; J splendid view, 10 mlnutCß' from G.P.O.— i APPIy l 0 Henry Civil. Portlanilstrcet, Parnell. i, "IT'o]{- Immkoiatk Sale, 2 New 4-roomed ..-Jj Cottages, svith large allotments, Bltuatod " in Cairipbell Terr_.cc.--l'arnell; any terms to suit ■' purchasers—At>jily*_HS.'P. Barnard, Shortland. • Btreet, one door from Brown, Campbell und Co -, Tj-lOR SALE, Ndrtli-'Shoro (Calliope 1 JL1.. Dock Estate), Grand Villa Sites, splendid y position, magnitrbent view of Auckland Hor -11 hour, 'situate en slope of tlio hill, about ilvo '■ minutes walk from, wharf: size, about 173 . feet frontage by about 33_ foo),.—D. t\ Kvana, 3 I_jindandEatat6Ai;ent.. .<'■>.. .. (12.>1) ITIOR SALE, in Albert Avenuo, Mount .' Eden, 7-roomed HoUso, w'oll-btiilt and finished ; register grates, kitchen rango, scul lery, and pantry fltted with every convenience; , wash-house, with copper. Section ul x 210; good depth of soil, mostly cleared, partly eulti vutcd and laid out with turf and plants.—Apply at house near corner of Victoria Avenue, or . Honry W'utts, Cabinetmaker, Mount Eden Road, near Toll Gate. ""fc*l OIT I" MM ED lAT E STTIE. SHELLY BEACH ROAD. Ponsonby-Nico , Vorandah. Cottage of 4 rooms, Sec; splendid .• allotmont, 8)i 120; all laid-out in .garden, &c; . grand alto and preity position.. . i'-V' 'Mustiro Sola ftfoilce'; no ro'uson;rl,!e oflor ■ refused. I). P. EVANS, Land Agent,;: im O II SALE. Tlio Clydesdale Stallion FERGUS DUKE, by Loch Fergus; dam, Bell, by Prlnco Arthur. For further particulura, apply HALSTEAD BROS., Durham-street. T\. E V~" O N F~O It T. FOR SALE, a beautifully-situated Villa Roei deuce, close lo English Church; live minutes from Wharf; containing 8 rooms, Ecullory, and outhouse; fitted with gas stove, copper, and large concrete tank. Apply to GLAN VILLI* Se ELLYETT, Queen-Btreet. 1 (T> MINUTES from Qucon-street, a -I_<V w.ll-bullt Houio for sale, containing lour large rooms, scrvunts' room, hall (sft wide), spacious kitchen, fitted up with sink, cuji! oards, dresser, grates. «tc. Dining and drawing room ceilings are picked out in bluo und gold, and provided with perforated ventilators. Beneath is a large store-room, suitable for a workshop, which may be converted into two rooms at any time at little cost. Price, £s.o.—Apply the New Zealand House, Land, nnd Estate Agency, Hlghjtroet, _ MOUNT ROSKILL AND Et'SOM AND ALBERT ROADS. | 20 acres very level VOLCANIC LANDS For Salo (cheap), or in Lots to suit Purchasers. Title 1 jind Transfer; good viow; 'bus passes the ground.—Apply WM. GULLIVER, Qucon-street. rpO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY. JL —For Sale, one of the prettiest and most convenient Houses on tho Mount Roskill Road. F. O. EWINGTON, Estate Agent. TO WORKING MEN. — Exceptional' J. Bargains for Sale. F. O. EWINGTON. E_tato Agent. ONE of tho prettiest anil most convenient Houses on the Mount Roskill Road for sale.—F. G. Ewington. ON SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by ton or lb), Fire Bricks, Sec— lC Jonkinson, Builder, Lorne -BtrccU _^_ ANDALUSIAN FO.VLS,—H. E. Mar tin, original Importer, will book a _ew Sittings o_ Eggs at 2ts for 12. from stpek that bred his numerous prize wlpners; also special prize at Into show, and honours in England,— _'_.'.'..,__„ >;. __, Ma...;:,. O'»remoiit-Btrcot, Kyber Pass Road, Auckland, _^ TO BAKERS anu CONFECTIONERS. —For Sale or to Let, a Bakery in one of the most thriving districts near Auckland, vi_„ the Mount Roskill Road. There is a first-rate opening for a good Bukcr. F. _ EWINGTON, Estate Agent, 1 UST ARRIVED, and for Salo by tho if -Subscriber, cheap, for Cash— :. 20 tins Fluke Kidney Potatoes 20 ions Blue Dcrwcuts L. W. EATON, NO. 8, tjUKKN-STUEKT. . . jnv O; R S; • A .L: :E : SNJIG LITTLE SUBURBAN FARM, AVON. DALE—Comprising Houso of 1 Rooms, Scul lery, Stablo, Dairy, Sec ; 10 aoros good loam land, subdivided into paddock and young orchard; good road frontage, and bojinded by tho Avoudtilc River. Prico, only &5.0; easy torms. . D- P. EVANS, Land Agent. FO "R 3" A h~ % 1 TRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVE,two 7-lnch Cylinde-8 1 TRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVE, two 5-inch Cylinders 2 CORNISH BOILERS, 25 feet by 6 feet 3 inches, 501bs pressure. Tho Locomotives can be Inspected at Mase ileld's Foundry. For further particulars apply to MASEFIELD & CO.. Albert-street: or to tho NKW ZEALAND TIMBER CO., Customs street West. 5tT O R fg A L ~W{ JO AMERICAN ORGANS; Not to bo pxcelled in tono,'price, or durability, 13-3 TOP INSTRUMENT (WITH TWO KNEE SWELLS) FOR „?fl. Largor Sizes Equally Cheap. Thoy aro built to last, and. Suitablo for Church , Hall, or Parlour. R. E. ~FTn C H, BOOK "AND MUSIC SELLER. 216. Quoen-Btrcet. Auckland. "El P ; R SALE. THAT SPLENDID BUSINESS PROPERTY, sltuato at the corner of Victoria-street and Chapel street, consisting of Freobold Allotment, 38ft. 91a. to Victoria street, and 69ft. 9in. to, Chapol-stroet. with two Shops.and Dwellings ierocted.thoreoli. -Pricoland t&'pis.'Qu?fvpplica'. • tioh to' " ' ' '" ** " W, & J. PRATER, House and Land Agontß, !)7, Queen-Btreet, IjlOR SALE—College Road—First-class Si FamUy Rcßideifee ofjtl lofty.ispaiMOiii rooms, fltted with every convenience—bath room (fltted with hot and cold water applian ces), olty water, gets la_d on in 11 rooifc, gas grate, and kitchen stove. Verandah and balcony on two sties, commanding a grand view of the city, harbour, 2nd shipping. The viow, extend ing to Tiritiri, Barrier, sßd' Coroniaridcl Coast, can never bo built out. 'Buses pass tlio door, and before long the trams will connect with Queen-streCt.' This is a delightful place of resi donce, or would make a llrst-class boarding house. — Further particulura can be obtained from D. F. Evans, Estato Agent and Auctioneer, Qucen-stroot. ' ; _j_ OR SALE,~Homo Bay, Ponsonby, a flrst-clnss Property, comprising a Houbb of Seven rooms With Pantry, Store-room, Stables, &0., and Five Acres of Land, sub dividing into Paddocks and Gardens. The House stands on an eminence, and commands a magnificent view of the Waitemata Harbour and surrounding scenery. The land is a rich loam, well sheltered and drained, and boa a northerly aspect. 'I he orchard is planted with wcll'maturcd trees in full hearing. The house is surrounded by forest.treos and shrubs.,. Alto-; ggther it is a mo&t desirablo 'prgpartj};—Foil further partioulars^apply.to D. P. BvainsVEstftte 4gcnt and' Auctioneer, Queen street. * (61)' "P^TOP ERTI E S EOTSTL E. ST.'STEPHEN'S AVENUE. PARNELL- House, nearly finished,, on corner allotment, and splciidid position. The Houso contains dining-room, drawing-room, and 3 bedrooms, with servant's room, kitchen and bath-ToOm, side verandah. Allotment, 66 feet frontage by 110 feet deep. The House is fitted up with every convenience, including permanent wardrpbeß, cupboards in kitchen, and b^th; usual out houses. Price, pn}y £600; easy torms can be arranged. SUBURBS,—IO acres of good Volcanic Land, adjoining property recently fold for nearly one third more than isasi-od for thls,'Bitiiated with in the 1-iiiile radiirs. Price, only £100 per acre; well-adapted for cuttiug up into Building Al lotments. ~. ___„,, SPLENDID CHANCE for a man with small capital at the Bay of Islands, near §0 prlnciplo wharf, where Orchard, Kent of Houses. an| Boating Hlro from Excursionists, &c.,rfflilißO a good Income. The Property conßlstsof 33 acres nf T.nnd with 1 Eood-sizod Cottages, gpou Orcharf. S&kan#Boat_ it valuation. Prico, **_Br-A J Ist of othor_iP-opertißs ?« SjdeanJ rmjk con be seen ftt-tho Offipe Zealand House. Land, Estate, atld Fmxncial Agency, High-stroet. *•



! For Sale. __ it "87.011 SALE, a 4-roomed House and On :e _aj den. suitable for shop, lis per week for yea's. Also, .-roomed Houso and Garden; ' - per week for S years.—Apply to Mr Page, King _d Tj*loß SALE, a heavy Spring Cart, Horsi __J and Harness, complete. — Apply at onci ~ It. Stevenson. Newton Road. Ie 17I0R SALE, in Conquest Place, Panfel. y X. on easy terms, good Cottago and Allol 1, ment, 50ft. by 12pft.,; with deuble frontoge.- Apply to VickeriT and Hull, No. 0, N.Z. Instil | V ance Buildings. ■r Tf'Oß SALE, Cliurch-streot, Ponsonby r _!_' Now Bouse, ready for occupation; con n tains Srooms and usual out-houses; Houscllttc. up with every- convenience, water and gas laii ' en. Price, only _e_3o; terms, £50 cosh, anc ' balance as per arrangement.—Apply Tho Now . Zealand House, Land and Estato Agency, High _ street. 1 -TT.OR SALE7"Bu sines. Site, Corner Lot, a -*J Suburbs, Lease 39_ years ; frontage lQFft by 50. Also, New Cottage, 3 large rooms and ■ Bculiery, gaß, &c. Allotment 60ft by 50, let fort). por week ; ground ront £10 per annum. Price, £265.—F0r particulars, apply James Slator . -Architect and Engineer,-Coombes's Chambers, '_ next Auckland Hotel. 4710R SALE, new 8-li.p. Portable' Engine . and Mortar Mill (together or separately); - just arrived, ter Olenmoro. — James Slator, Architect and Kngineor, Coombes s Chambers, orM. Niccol, Wharf. ' |7,(- ,ii' SALE, a really good Dairy Farm, 'JO 160 acres good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty fresh water altthe year round, comfortable dwelling-house, and numerous out byildings; all in good order; 1-mil ifrom rail way Btation, 15 miles from town, and will Do sold cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agont, No. 8, Queen-street, TilOR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really J? -Nice Little Farm of 521 Acr, s Good Lans, subdl vldad into 7 or 8 paddocks, all fenced, prin cipally thorn fences ; a 6-roomed Houso sad Sliods, Sec, foi 13cows, and a Splon.id stream of fresh water, capable of driving very power ful machinery ; also has a largo frontage to tho harbour. Only 11 miles from Queen-street Wi art, and will be sold cheap.—Apply to John Spppot, Land Agent. No. 8, Queen-street. ALLOTMENT in Pictonstreet, Pon sonby, Leasehold, for linmedlnte Sulo, 50 by 110 ; commands an extensive viow over the Harbour and North _4io_e, Seo.; healthily situated on high'ground, and in a good neigh bourhood ; near the tramway, and twenty minutes' walk from Qiioen-streot, Price, £35. —Apply the Now Zealand Houbo, Laud, and state ABomiy. High-street, HOUSES for Sale and to Let; also a few ehoico Building Allotments on the main road, and running to the sea-beach, at North cote. Boats for sale cheap.—Apply to T. Hilditch Proprietor, Northcote. 'POTATOES | "POTATOES I JL OTATOESI ± OTATOKSJ ON SALE. ' PRIME OAMARU AND WAIKATO POTATOES, IN LOTS SUITABLE. E. MITCHELSON & Co. Public Notices. Ayt "O BIOAN TI N E J-> NETTIE, FROM NKW vu WELLINGTON. «tf_Safc3BjjJH*» Consignees aro requested to p a9B entries and obtain de livery orders from tho undersigned for their Goods without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. THE NKW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (MMiTB-.. Agents. Ttf" O T I ' C E . Wo, tho Undersigned, glvo notico that we have THIS DAY (Tuesday), September 23rd, Dissolved Partnership, by mutual consent, os. Hoot and Shoo Makers, of ihe City 800 Factory. THOMAS L. COX. ALFRED J. WHITIINGTON. Witness: William Beals. All debts due and accounts owii.g will bo re ccivid'and paid by me. ALFRED J. WHITTINGTOX. LB (_ T U 11 B BY H. E X L E V IN THI CHRISTIANS' MEETING-HOUSE, Nkw Nokth Road, ON THURSDAY NIGHT, at 7.30. Subject: " Does that which Thinks whdki in the Body Cease to Think when tho Body is Dead?" Questions invited. All are welcome. No colloction. ~f> OA R D OF EDUCATION. MICHAELMAS HOLIDAYS, The Michaelmas Holi'iays for Schools in and near Auckland, and at the Thames, will be the neck beginning MONDAY, 23th September instant. School Committees of Country Districts can arrange tho Holidays at their discretion, BUb. ject to tho Regulations. By order of the Hoard. VINCENT E. RICE. Sieoretar y. DEEP LEVEL CROSS GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. • At a Meeting of Directors hold this day, a (-all of Sixpence per Share was made on tlio cupltal of the Company, payablo to tho Secretary, at the OfUco of the Company, New Zealand In surance Company's Buildings, Queen-street, A-.c'.-.'-and. In instalments as follows :— Threepence per Share on the Thirteenth day of October, If 81. Threepence per Share on the Thirteenth day of November. 18S1. _, ; JAMES STODART, Secrotary. Auckland. Septembor 23.1881. OELENSVILLE TOWN DISTRICT. TAKE NOfflCE. - The Rate-book of the Helensville Town District is now open for in spection, at Mr MsLcod's Store, Holetißvillc, uutil October 7. lS&l. CI.AI.LK3 NEWMAN, Clerk. A UCKLAND CITY " TRAMWAYS. 7 ■ TO CARTERS." The Directors are prepared to receive separate Tenders until NOON of the 20th, for the Supply and Delivery ot So.riii Ash, and for the Cartage of Material, Conditions of Contract, Sec, may bo seen at the Office of tho undcrs gned. C. E. COOKE, Re.idcnt Engineer, Canada Buildings. September 2-2,1 81. A UCKLAND CIIW -TRAMWAYS. TO ENGINEERS. • Tho Directors aro prepared to receive Tenders until NOON of the 29th, for the Supply and Do livery of Wrought Iron Tie Rods. Conditions of Contract and Sample Rod may be seen at the Ofllco of tho undersigned. C, E, COOKE. Resident Kngineer, Canada Buildings, ]"> MACKAY FRIPP, Xo ARCHITECT, Removed to No. 9, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street. TyARK BK AflM A FOWLS. At Arthur's Mast, on 26th Inßtant, will bo ofl'i rod for Salo the Rooster and Hen from the Poultry Yards of Mr Gresham, Te Awamutu, each of whioh took Third Prise at tho Lome. B.rcot show. . \ UCTION SA E E OF BICYCLES; * ("PO THE KDITOB " EVENING STAB.") '■__. Sin,—The testimonial at the foot of Messrs Shakespear and Co.'s Auction Salo of Bioycles is wllfnily- misrepresented, as no s_in. RudgO Bicyole was in Auckland at the time, a, Glub Machino being mentioned in my testimonial, 7r '•"'.", W. M- SERVICE, '..'. ;•'.',. 3_, Giey-atreet. Auckland. NOTICE,--E, MoDONALD, General SS Dealer, top of Hobson-street, is selling okp cheap the Last Week boforo removing to" 71, Grey-3troct ' . SALVAGE from W. Vaile and Co.'s Fire! —Thousands of Yards of Fastroolonred Prints, only slightly damaged by water, at 23d, worth f_d.—Samuel Coorgpes and Co. -VTEW SEASON'S TEAS, Is lOd per lb. _i_\ —Row's, Victoria-street. HOUSANDS of Remnants to be almost given away during ihis Salvage Sale.— Samuel Coombcß and Co. PROTESTANT HALL, Karanoahape Road (opposite Post-office).—Day School, hours 9.30 to 1. Drawing. Singing, LaHguages, and Fancy Work form part of tiie school rout mo. No extra charge. ]7*iREE PASSES for Tramcars and J Steamers to be had at S. Coombes and Co.'a. Canada Buildings, durii g the sole. T>EMEMBER, such an opportunity may XVi not occur again to get really first-class Hosiery and Gloves at such ridiculous price-. Come early.—Samuel Coombes and Co. TO CARPENTERS AND. OTHERS.— All sorts of Tools Bought Sold, or E» i changed. — H. Dawson, Victoria-street (near Nelson-strcctj. ; - TO WORKING MEN—Wo can sell you t good Printed Mole Trouser for Is ltd, quiteperfcut.-Coomb.s aitf Co., Queen-street. _/|- ONE V TO LEND iVI on Freehold Securitios.-A. BucnANAW. Solicitor. Sfe Mnngo Chambers (opposite B»nk of New .Zealand), O PERSONS TR AVELWNG.-During the Salvage Salo we are selling all our American Travelling Trunks and Pormantoaus at half price; Call and inspect. — Samuel Coombes and Co-Queen-street, . _.•"! A TO £10,000 LENT on Building _*_V I. \J Society principles, or on other terms Strait borrower- Allotments bought _J_4 I Houses 1-iilt on WeoUy PaTOwtJJystomj Mortgag-J-iand Loans negotiated. See list of f*opar_e.vV>r sole on Ith para. Six per cent Lullowed on money deMS«ed^lnT^raeat.-| -"■fl.- WiUilAiisoN, I-aniL Estate. WW _WJUatm Agsnt ua^Valucr. _Hi2,-BtoeeW_AucWwfc ;• *



Bnslnesg Ji ot.ccs. r- *Jj*loß 2T>s you can get a good Suit i 8 JL Clothes, men's sizes; you can't misftt 7s the shop; see the crowds outside as well as ii s- side; you can have Tramcar and Steainbot Tickets for Nothing.—Samuel Coomhcs and Oi *, QUCH Goods were Never Sold in He\ ?, KJ Zealand before; all Wool French Baizes v 7.1; i\orth double the money.—Samuel Coombc - and Co. ACANCIES for Two Gentleinc. Boarders near the Albert Purk. -- Apply Star Office. AL L A C 0 0 U N T i nuainst the Firm of M. VAILE & (•() . must be seiii in on or before Noon of 1 THURSDAY, tiik 2-rn. 1 to their Premiso., otherwise they will not bt 1 recognised. OLD CLUB PRIVATE -^-_lU)_N_r. HOUSE, Eden Crescent.—Vacancic.a for Ladies and Gentlemen ; terms according to re quirements. POSf-OFJ I C"E —ST 0R E, DEVONPORT. LILLEWALL BROS. Beg lo Inform the INHABITANTS of DEVOi*. PORT, TAKAPUNA, Sec, that thoy hate Pi.rchas._d the Business of Messrs Press and Lillkwall, and tmist to Merit a Continuance of tho Favours bestowed on their Predecessors. ALL MONEYS duo to the Lato Firm must bo Putd to the Undersigned, who will iliscliKri'e am., Liabilities in connection with the sainn. LILLEWALL BROS., f.'ROOKP.S, BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS, ETC., DRVONI'ORT. ALEX. FERGUSON ! (Successor to N. 8. Lennox's Branch Business), AUCKLAND LIBRARY, DOOKS, STATIONERY. AND GENEitAL - FANCY GOODS DEPOT. 21.8, Qdeen-stM-ET .... (Oppoaito W. McArthur and Co.'s Warehouse,. ..." ' -Auckland). . Having Purchased the above Business from Mr N. U; iJinnox, I am now OPENING SOME oi- MY FIRST ARRIVALS OF NEW STOCK, And beg to au,nouneo to tho Ladies of Auckland A GRAND , T ' SPECIAL CHEAP SALE OP LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HAND-BAGS, In Plush and Leather, Also a Largo Assortment of tho Newest Designs IN SEALSKIN AND LEATHER PUHSES, POCKET-BOOKS, Sec, At Prices which such goodu have never before been offered in Auckland. Tho LIBRARY is being se-arruiigcd. and a New CiatalOßScuiidcrcdurso of preparation. All tbo Newest Bookß are being constantly added. Aucx. Ferguson solicits a continuation of tie p. tronage of old Customers, and trnstß, by care ful attention to tho wantoof his clients, to merit their support. IBs aim will be to supply tho Best Goodß at Iho Lowcat Possiblo Prico. Ho ÜBJWB tho special attention of the Ladies to his Cheap Sale of Hand-bags, &c. T> F. M. BURRO WS, * ARCHITECT, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AUPIRI EXPENDED COAL-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO CONnUMERS OF TAUPIRI COAL. OOAL (com Othor Mines In the Waikato being now Introduced into the Auokland Market, Consumers of TAUPIRI COAL aro Requested to be Careful In giving their Orders _ future to ask tor "TAUPIRI COAL." FRANZ SCHERFF Se tary. Auckland. May _____ 188 L LONSDALE POULTRY YARDS, ■ WAIKOMITI. FOR SALE EGGS PROM PRIZE POULTRY. Per.doz. s. d. Dark Brahmas (winners of eight First ' Prizes) 21 0 Second Prizo Dark Brahmas 10 6 Per doz. Per doz. s. d. s. d. Ligkt Brahmas .. 10 0 Golden Ponoilled Brown Leghorns 21 0 Hamburgs .. 10 6 White Leghorns 21 0 Silver Spangled Andoluslans .. 2i 0 Hamburgs .. 10 G Black Spanish .. 10 0 Black Hamburgs 10 G White Spanish .. 10 0 Black Rod Gamo 10 G Buff Cochins .. 15 0 DuckWingGame 10 G Mlnorcas .. .. 10 6 Black Rod Game Langshans .. 10 G Bautams .. 10 G Grey Dorkings ..10 G DuckWingGamo Creve Coeurs .. 10 6 Bantams .. 10 G Houdons .. .. 21- 0 Aylesbury Ducks 10. 6 Golden Spangled Rouen Ducks .. 10 G Hamburgs .. 1 _2> English Carrie-Pigeons 15s per pair. HALF BRED POULTRY. Black Spanish and Brahma 5 0 Gamo and Brahma 5 0 Apply J. ABBOT, Hobson-street. WE HAVEJUST OPENED, AND ARE NOW SELLING- The Largest-siza Cups and Saucera ever scon Is doz— IggjTTHE Direct Supply Store. Wo havo Plates from 2s doeen; also, Handsomo Dinner Se _ In new patterna, cheap— fg?rTiiE Direct - Supply Store. We havo a Largo Stock of Glassware ; Tumblers 3s _oz, Glnss Dishes Id, Sugars, Butters, Salts, &c— . • . ISPTiif. Direct Supply Stobe. Our Stock of Tinware is very complete, and wKI be found good and cheap— g£f The . Direct Supply Store. In Furnishing Ironmongery wo have a Great vffricly; Hat Books from la doz upwards, Pad locks Gd, Rimlocks 2s 3d, Frynans, Boileis, Sauoopans, Charcoal Box lnons 8s od, Garden Tools.— fg^TiiE Direct Supply Store. th Electro-plated Ware we have Cruets, Tea aid Coffee Sots, Butter.. Jam Dishes, Cake Baskets, also in variety. Nickel and Potosi Silver Fork* and Spoons; quality and prices to suit all— |Qp The Direct Supply Store. Fancy Goods of all descriptions, a Varied and Beautiful Selection of Entirely Fresh Goods; Vases from la 6d pair. Walnut Desks from 7s Gd, Workboxes (Inlaid) 2s 9d upwards. Albums from 3s, &c— KIP The Direct Suri'LY Stoi«. Toiletware in various qualities, Lamps, and Looking-glasses.— _¥_T The Direct Swply Stoik. 249 | QUEEN-STREET, . | 249 Three Door 3 above Wellesley-street. m • Medical. ODONTALGICON, tho now remedy for Toothache, instantaneously atope toothaohe, arreßts decay, acts as a stopping. Price, Is.—C. W. Gopdson, London- Arcade, 3010 Agont for Auckland. V> OSELINE for the ITAIft —This 010- X\i gant preparation completely eclipsos ei-cry article i>t a similar kind now before tlio pubde. Prico, Is Gd a bottle.—Sharland, Apothocarieß 'HSI. DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.-The most popular medicine of the day. Price. 2s Gd a box.—Colo nial Agent, P. C. Siiari,__sd, opposite tha; Post offlce , . . . RELIEF from Cough in Ten i_inuUi_.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAU Price, Gd and la Cd.—F. C. Sharland, opposite th Poat-Q-Hoe, .--__,-.. v -.-».--.j1,>.,w; ■ JG.^'v HENDERSON'S • CHERRY PECTORAL. 1 ■ 2b 6d andls RTperiottle. To be had 'only at Medical Hall, Pousanby.-opposlt« Throe^Lqiupa, WO R M~""~S'. . All children suffer from them. If Buspoeted, ank for tho Certain Cure. SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, Is packj.it. .--_ Apothecaries' Hal opposite POTk-offlc^. I Tj*< PSO-.I ,BA CI N G CLUB. ON SATURDAY _~NEXT, SEPT. 27, A MATCH & - - Will take place at the _ j V.. EPSOM RACECOURSE - .;•--* 'For £20 a-side. : '. i One and a-half miles, over six flights of hurdles, lOst. up. To start at 8 p.m. i 2. A SWEEPSTAKE HANDICAP TROT of £1 10a; throe mllos. > . „ 3 A SWEEPSTAKE HACK RACE for all 3" %SSi Tthat have never, won -dvorterf monoy; catoli weights, lsov., lmilo. 4 A SWEEPSTAKE PONY RACE (lsov.), for , ' horsoa fourteen handa. two, and under; 1 mi1e,,,., . . .—__— ■ -\ Entries for Bie Trot to be given to Uic Secre tary by one p.m. on the ground. -, ■ -j Admission te the Course, Is. 7 ''--..;,» . R. AV'EBB, Socrctary. meE^ANNUAL SOIREE'in connw-tion I ■ with' St. Luke's Presbyterian Sabbath school, Remuera,-will bo held in the Church on FRIDAY -EVENING NEXT, Soptembor 2G. Tea on lhe tableathalf-pastsixo'clock. Tickets, Is Gd each; Children, Half-price. . -.-- Q THOMAS'S SCHOOL-ROPM. ; _rf TO_tOREOW o_ursday). Sept. 23. 7 LECTURE ON ELECTRICITY:, ;"' ;" " ■'■At 7.30 p.m.,... ~.,-? ~; _ ' By R..DONKEN, Esq., Eleetrioie-.. <-~! SOCIABLE, at 8.30. ; ' : | Refreshments, Songs, Music, and Recreation, j ! 4s_______3^wrt»«rf»B4«Wwt (



Meetings. ____ if) A UOKLAND i* JU. I AMEN TAR fl :e— 1-«- UNION. \___W_ it I FREDERICK IVIUTAKKR, GOVERN'OIS H - Members of the Honso of Rcpr_a.ntat.in_ ■ ' mo hereby suniimmert t.utt.njl Jlt the Pari* ■ s IHIb MI'Ai.VC. tie 2llh Instant ut MS ■ , o'clock, for the if. .patch of bii.taoea. ." ■ ii' ,£.', ~f Au'-ki'"'d, tnii 22nd day of Saptsm ■ her, 18.1. - ■■ By command, 2 ; _______ W. GQItRIB. ■ ! jy"ORTIK.OTE AND BIKKENHEAD ■ A Special Meeting of tho Ratepayers of thi I • above two Road Districts will be held at thi _■ Northcote Public School-room on SATURDAY 1 next. Soptc-mbt'i- 27, nt 2..10 p.m., to discuss thi _■ Question of Representation in the Wattematl ____% ■ County Ccimci'. of t'mt portion ot Uui Takapunj __M Riding, and other business. ■ H G. N. BRAS3BY, * _ __M Chairman of-lortlicole Road Board. ■ JOHN RANDERSON, ' ' ___\ Ch .irnian of Birkenhead ltoad Board. ; _M September 21,1?3! ____EP TVr OTI C E T 0 It 0T 0 RU~I _____ ±S LEAS BHOLDIC lis. ____* AU Rotorua Leaseholders are requested to ___ attend a Meeting to bo held at Mercantile Salq- __\ rooms. Queen-street, IBSf TO-MORROW (Thursday). 25T11 INST., K9 At J.ro p.at, nffl Business: Re Petition to House for Itolief. f_\ JOHN R. RANDERSON, Convener. | fl TOKATEA GOLD-MINING COMPANY 38 The Annual General .Meeting of the Share- ___ holders of this Company will bo held at tha B Company's Ollice, C2, Queen-streot, Auckland. ■_ on .1111) a. V, October 17th, at 10 o'clock a.m. Mil Business.—Tp receive Directors' Annual Ro- ___ poit and Balance-sheet for tlio past years ________ to elect Directors and Auditor, in com- ■ pltftnco with tiro rules of tlio Company. "__[__ . ~ __. W. HORNE, Manager. H Auckland, September 21,1831. ..'.., .; '"' »X I O.G.T.—Victoria Lodge, No. 22, havo B • I'osti'Oneii their Weekly Sesßiona to at- ___ tend tho Star ot Newton Lodgo on their Anni- 188 vcrsary TO-MORROW* (Thursday), tho ..til IB Inst.—WM. SPKAI-MAN, AY. Seo. ' IH "OOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA." MSI JL» ■ |M TrA,l^!? 1' 0 Meeting will be hold in the Mosonio fill Hall TO-MORROW (Thursday), tlio __.h inst., mW_l attuuf-past seven o'clock p.m., to considor Mm t_\ subject of the Manukau Harbour Board Bills IB new beforo Parliament. Ail interested aro In- ____ vited to,attend. , W__\ a_ , .-.,., w' G- SCOTT, Mayor. H September 23rd, 183-1. -1 M €orpor.?__o__ Notices." H riITY OF AUOK LA N D__ I BY-LAW No. 23. JIB APPOINTING CURTAIN HACKNEY' M CARRIAGE AND EXPRESS CART- .. ■ STANDS. MH Notice is hereby given Ihut the undcr-uien- . I tioned proposed By-law will bo considered by !____. the Council on THURSDAY, October 2nd:— !■ That the following Star,ds for HACKNEY.. : 1 CARRIAGES bo appointed, viz.— _______ 1. Opposito Pnlmorston Buildings, In Customs- II atreetWeat—Three Ccrriagea (sixfcetfrcm ' WM Queen-street), horses' heads placed East- _f\ ward, ~ . ,-,; _■ 2. Opposite tho Wharf Hotel, Qu'c.n-stroot — _____ Two Carriages, hoises' heads placed South- ,W__ ward. __H 3. Opposite tho New Zsaland Insurance Co.'s- " W__W Buildings, Queen street—Two Carriages _\___ (mo on each aide of the principal entrance); II Carriages to be2lfcutanart; horscß'heads | m placed Southward, : VH i. Opposite the Bank of __v Zealand Build- IB ings, Queen-Blroet—Four Curriagoß (two. W_\_\ Carriages on each side of iho principal SHI entrance); Carriages to ho SO foot opart - H (iiieauing tho second and third Carriages _____] to be 30 feet apart); horses' hoods placed H Southward. IH 5. Wyndliam-streot—Four Carriages (two Car- II rlages on North aide and two Carnages on B South sidoi; Carriages to bo four feet from IB line of Queen-street: horses' bends placed. __m Westward. U C. Opposito the Thistlo Hot?], in Queen-stroeb fi and Darby-street —Two Carriages (one ____ Carriage in Queeii-striet, to be four feet __m from Hue of Darby-streot, horses' heada HI placed ixortliward; and ono Carriage in ' | Darby-street, to be four feet from line if H| Queen-street, horses beads placed East- m__ ward). ■ B 7. Opposito McArthur nnd Co.'a Building Quocn-strcet—Two Carriages (one Carriage ______ on each aide of principal entrance;: Cur- ■ _____ riagesto be 21 feet apart; horses' beads 9 ___. placed Northward, i__H 8. Qucen-slroot, in a line with SoUtfi Bido ot - H| Wellesley-street, in the centre of the street, fl| extendingSouthward-For eight Carriages; "i W_ horses' heads placed Northward. .: I a Victoria-street, in a line with tho East side ' of Queen-street, in the ccntro of the street, .; WM extending Eastward—For cix Carriages; ■ ml horseß'head i placed Westward. . M__ 10. Opposito tho South British Insurance Co.'s ft Buildings, in Sliortliind-street—Two Car- B| riages, cix feet from line of Queen-street; 11 horses' heaiis placed Westward. USfl And that the following Express Stands for •' _I____H EX PRESS CARTS bo appointed :— H 1. Opposite tho Opera House, Wellesley-street II —Six Express Carta horses' heads placed ' '^B Eastward, | Vm 2; Shui-tiand-street, in the centre of tho street' $ S in a lino with the Kast side of High-street ' _U extending Eastward!!— six Express Carter - M___\ horses' heads placed Westward. - * 1 3. Fort-street, in the centre of the street, ex AS tending Eastward from the crossing op 81 posito tho Custom-house —Six Express .i w___ Carts; horses' heaiis placed Westward. -- ■ 1. Conimeroe-street, in tbo centre of tho street. I Bl ■ in a line with Custom-street, extending' * VI Southward—Six Express Carts; horses' M WW heads placed northward. , * ; B__l 5. Victoria street, in the centre of thb street. In Bfl a lino with the West side of Queen-street, 4 U extending Westward to Albert-street, a:"'i; || snoce of eight fr_.r. '■•-. '"ft between every || six Curts. — " 453 -f II riITY OT AUCKLAND, | H FOOT BRIDGE OVER CEMETERY GULLY. - jj I Tho City Council will receive Tenders until In tlirea p.m. of THURSDAY, Octobor 2, for 111 above, in terms of plans ond apeciflcations to be 181 viewed at tlio offlco of tho City Kngfneor, Conn- \\____ cil Chambers, High-street. * , t_9 Tho Council do not bind themselves to accept i any tender. . FJB 'i'epders to bo endorsed, " Por Foot Bridge." H P. A. PnHAPS, Town Clork. - IB Town Clerk's Ollico, iffl September '&, ISSI. _C 7 ' EH ~ TO-MORROW, NOOST. 1 9 DRAPERY I DRAPERY f ' _.c. 1 i CLEARING-OUT STOCK.,- ; « 7 i ■■■•■■• li. ARTHUR ■ " ' .1 i HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by pubiio auction, at his Mart, Quoen- A street (First Floor), to-morrow, at 12 o'clock i \ noon, . . - THE BALANCE OF A STOCK OF " ' j DRAPIORY, CLOTHING, fco. (removed to ! \ Mart for convenience of sale). .. - . ..,. j . GH.Nf.ItAL DRAPERY, Ho-.lory.tllaber- .. i dashory, Ifon's, Roys, and Ladles' 'Clothing, ; 1 Fancy Goods. &c., Sec , A WOOD SINGER'S SEWING.TMACBINE, ;, i FRIDAY, SEPT. 26,"Ar'H A.n. --; : '.'[ j FOWLS, FURNITURE, AkoA \\ J. R, RANDERSON •'' ' ■! | WILL Sell at itlercuntile Salo'Rooms, ; ouFiiday, Sept 26, atll'a.m./' , . /. | 1 Superior Chofflinicr,' with drawers (auito • -' new) , . ." .."'., - ; ; 2 New Tables, turned and stMhed legs ' ' ■ 1 Large Superior Clothes Chest (now) • '•'"' : - Smaller Clothes Chests --.■■•„,■•'■ - Mi Sewitu. Maehlne, a Large Assortment; 6_ _\ ladles' and Gentlemen's Clothing, com- U prising Good Drcssea, Trimmed Bonnets __ and Hats, and General Underolo.thtng. . II Also, •|| One Pair Purebred, Prize White Leghorn II Fowls, two Langshans, about a dozen Cross- If bred Leghorn and Houdan, Pullet 3, specially « good strain, non-sitters, and splendid layers. ' X Tho above without reserve B Also, g T'woiiiogniflcontOilPaint_ngs(Englishviowß) i« I each about 10 by 21 inches, in massive Gilt f If Frames, very choice; splendid Chest Drawers, I Mottled Kauri, &c.; Suites of Furniture, Pianos, .; H Scented Soap. T.a, Sec, Src . 'j jH W. S. COCHKASE,] fJAS. DAqjpi- >,| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER Wiru WALNUT FIGURED REP SUITE, ROSBWQOD PIANOFORTE, '-' • WALNUT DUCHESS SUITE, ;- ! ■AA Bottled kauri chests •>• ■'. ■ > DRAWERS, ": A,." 7 CARPET S, - HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ~ "" j rriHE Subscribers will Sell at their i X Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, Septem ber 2Ctn, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of % —Itosowocd Pianoforto, Walnut Draw ing r.;om Suite (9 pieces), Carved Frames -in Silk Tapestry (all spring - seated), , Walnut Oval Tables, Tapestry Carpete, •. CoTtOli' and C Chairs, Gip3y Tablets. ' ; Halr-soatod Couches, Iron and. Wood Bedsteads. Chests Drawers (Handsome . ' j Mottled Kauri), Mirrors, Commodos, l Washstands and Ware, Toilet Tables, '• " -"'-— i:-ChesaSultc (in Walnut), Feather Bed, 7! Mattrasses. Palliassea, Pillows, Dining:- ' ' ; Tables, Kiteheß Utenallß, &c. |. .-. [ '7 "Also. v- ":."j I Manglfe and Washing Machines 1 • - Saddle, CountcrSoales and Weights vPortoblaßoUer ~ -~. >,'■•". -•■■■.3 --' Large ; Staircaao, complete. .. -~ - ; SAMUi^-tJOOHRANE & SON, j _ Auctioneers. j g^jai*j«lj _»iUL.'."I"-'------- -i.-_.u.';.jr fi^?i_______\ Contlncod on Fonrtli P» .c. , . ./-MM _______* "_ m_______m\