DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PARNELL.

Sad Fatality.

Tho Flro Brlgado Rofuso to Act.

A destuuctivk conflagration, unfortunately attended with loss of life, broke out at one o'clock this morning in a largo two-storied house situated at tho north-east corner of Manukau Road and Earl-street, Parnell. Tho building was tho property of a Mr Me- Intosh, -who resides at Mongonui, and it was leased by him to Mr C. W. Goodson, of the London Arcade, who, it appears, sub leased it to two persons—the lower story to Mr Biggs, bootmaker, who carried on busi ness therein, and tho upper portion to Mr Curtain, boarding-house keeper. It would appear that Mr Curtain and all his household, with tho exception of a boardor named Michael Hogan, retired to rost about 9 o'clock, the kitchen fire being out> and everything apparently safe. About ono o'clock, Mr Curtain was awak ened by tho ominous crackling of flames, and almost immediately a volume of tiro and smoke burst into tho .bedroom. Cur tain, with his wife, children, and two female boarders, managed to leave the burning building without much difliculty, but a boarder named Daniel Rcevcy only escaped from his bedroom by lowering himself on tho veran dah by means of a blanket which he had tied to his bedpost. 'While on the verandah lie heard Hogan, the otlior lodger, call out, "Oh, Dan !" The cry was repeated twice. Reevoy couli not return, as the fire wns burning very strongly, By this time a con siderable crowd of citizens had congregated on the Btreet in front of the burning build ing, and Mr Towle (blacksmith) and others were, by means of ono branch and a length of hose connected with tho newly-laid l'ar nell water supply, endeavouring to allay the fury of the flames. When it became known that in all probability a human life had been sacrificed, a feeling of unutterable horror passed through the crowd, who, however, did not abate their exertions. The lire, which had ap parently originated in the top story, spread with amazing rapidity, and by the time the Auckland Fire Brigade, with its appliances, arrived on the scene, all hope of saving Mclntosh'sbuildingandthehouseadjoining, occupied by Mrs Neill, was apparently lost. The latter building had begun to ignite, and the crowd watched with painful expec tation the action of tho Brigade. It had been, of course, anticipated that Superin tendent Hughes and his men would at once take part in the endeavours to quench the flames, but to the surprise and indigna tion of everyone present, the Superin tendent refused to render assistance in the work, of extinguishment, alleging that he had instructions from the Auckland City Council not to act beyond tho municipal boundary. He, howovor, stated that ho was willing to give Captain Field and the Salvage Corps tho benefit of his advice as to what steps should be taken to suppress the fire. During the parley, Mrs Kevitt's residence, on tho upper side of the boarding-house, had become a complete mass of flames. The noxt house was occupied by Mr Neill, and a strong effort was made by improvising bucket brigades to confine the conflagration to the two buildings that were now past /saving. Bucket after buckot of water was poured on the shingles of NeiU'3 house, and the workers soon had tho satisfaction of seeing that the flames were diminishing in intensity, and that at the end, at anyrate, the further progress of tho fire had been checked. In the meantime, there was great danger at tho Earl-street end of the conflagration. The flames from Mr Mc- Intosh's buildings spread to tho roof of the house occupied by Mr Slater. The Salvago Corps, who had done " yeoman's service" all through, made a gallant stand, and succeeding in arresting the progress of the flames, though not before Mr Slater's house had been much damaged. Had Mr Slater's house fairly caught tire, nothing would have saved it, and a long row of closely-built cottages in Earl-street would for a certainty have been consumed. Most of the Auckland police were present at the firo under the charge of Station- Sergeant White, and worked hard.

Finding of Hogan's Body.

After the fire in Mclntosh's building had been partially got under, Hogan's charred remains woro found amidst the smouldering embers. The charred skeleton was taken charge of by the police, and conveyed to the Barrel Hotel. The deceased arrived here in the s.s. Doric gome months ago. He was about 23 years of age, and was employed by the Auckland Gas Company. He bore the reputation of being a very temperate young man. Last night he had been at a concert in the Par nell Hall, but it is not known at what hour lie retired to rest. Insurances. ? The insurances are as follow: Mclntosh's house, £225, South British ; Mrs Revitt's house, £150, South British; Mr Curtain's furniture, £100, Standard; Mrs Revitt's furniture, £50, New Zealand ; Mr Biggs's stock, £75, Colonial; Mr Neal's furniture, £100, Imperial; Mr Neill's house, £150, Im perial. Mr Neill fortunately renewed his policy with tho Imperial only yesterday _vfternoon. Mr Curtain's Statement. Daniel Curtain, boarding-house keeper, states that he and his family retired to rest last night at nine o'clock, leaving every thing safe. The fire in the kitchen was out from tea-time, and he turned off the gas before going to bed. All the boarders went to bed about tho same time, with the ex ception of Hogan, who went to a concert at the Parnell Hall. Mr Curtain has no idea of the time when Hogan came home, but utates that he was a very temperate man. Hogan's box was thrown out of the window, so that Mr Curtain assumes that Hogan, after saving his property by throwing it out of the window, attempted to descend the fltiirs, and waa Suffocated. Mr Biggß's Statement. Mr Biggs, bootmaker, has made a state ment to the effect that he resides in Bath street, some little distance from the shop. He left the shop at 8 p.m. last night, leaving everything safe, as he did not light the gas In tho shop that evening. He states that his stock was insured in the Colonial for £50, and he estimates his loss at 'sergeant MoMohon'a Report. Sergeant MoMahon reports that T H. Biggs, bootmaker, who occupied the ground floor of the boarding-house as a shop, did not sleep on the premises. ±ne boarding-house waa occupied by Mr Curtain, wife and child, two male and two female boarders. The names of the men boarders were Daniel Reevey and Michael Hogan. These all slept on the premises last night . . . Michael Hogan'a body was removed to tho Barrel Hotel by Sergeant McMahon, Detective Hughes, and Constables Hobson and Dewes. The origin of the fire the sergeantcould not ascertain, only that it was discovered in tho upstairs part ai the boarding-house by Mr Cu:-tain, who heard a crashing noise and then the smoke ondflames burst into his bedroom. Michael Hogfln had been at a concert, and was the last to go to bod. There were no fires alight in the house, and gas only was used. Tho Attitude of tho Brigade. It apfl(S2»rs that Superintendent Hughes based his action at the fire last night on instructions issued by the City Council some years ago that thfl brigade were not to go to fires outside the city. The ttree fires that have occurred in the suburbs "nee the 31st December have cost the City Council £10, without including wear and tear of plant-by n» means an in considerable itemf It is no secret that of late City Councillors have been rt hn| at the city feeing burdened at all with the expense of the outside fires. When the alarm was first given at tho Parnell fire Mi Hughes believed that it was in Stanley- Btroet. Had he thought it was out side municipal limits, he would not have gone to tho fire, Ml- Hughes informs us that even had any of the Parnoll Borough Councillors of some of the insurance agents guaranteed to pay the Brigade when they arrived at the fire, they would have started work.

Auckland Sharemarket.

Febbcarv 27,

Oneen of Beauty—Buyers, 2a; sellers, 2s 6d Sew Levell Crosa-2sod, 3s id; buyers, 3a Id! Prince Im'perial-lls, 15s ; buyers, Jfe Gd Caledonian (Low Level)-Bd, 9d; buyers, 9d; NeweMan'ukau-2s Sd, 2s Bd, 3s; buyers, 2s 6d; Canldlanlßu^ers 2s9d ; sellers3s 3d Co'jonist-Buvers, 8s 9d; sellers, 103 J, NEWMAN, Chairman.

As nn impression appears to prevail in some quarters that the Orchestral Society s concerts, like those of the Choral Society, are open only to subscribers, we are desired to stats that anyone can gain admission by paying at the door or by reserving seats at fyptonand Co.'s. 'They are distinctively popular concerts. The next one takes place onTriday week (March 7), .^__

CABLEGRAMS.

(kkutkr'.s cablkcikamh )

(Received, February 27th, 1 p.m.) Peerage for the Ex-Speaker. London, February L'Cth. — Tho Right Hon. Sir JT. B. W. Brand, ox-Speaker of tho Houso of Commons, has been raised to tho peerago under the title of Viscount Lampden. Death of the Hon. T. Milner Gibson. The death is announced of tho Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, formerly a well-known politican, and member of tho Palmcrston and Russell adrninstrations iro 1855 and 1865, aged 77. Tho consignment of frozen mutton (0,548 carcases) ex steamship Iberia, from Sydney, has been examined and found in good condition.

DYNAMITE EXPLOSION IPT LONDON

London, February 25.—A destrucHve ox plosion occurred at midnight of a largo quantity of dynamite which had been de posited as luggage at tho cloak room of tho Victoria Station, the terminus of tho Lon don, Chatham, and Dover Railway. Seven persons wero injured, and groat damage was inllicted upon the stone building and ad jacent properties. London, February 25.—At the wool auction pales to-day 11, COO bales were offered. A fair demand was experienced.

[SPECIAL TO I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received February 27, 2 p.m.) Prlco of Frozen Mutton. London1, February 26.—Tho mutton by the s.B. Iberia is realising s|d per lb. Tho Next Governor of Victoria. Mr Gladstone lias submitted tho name of a now Governor for Victoria to Lord Derby for his approval. London, February 25.—Sir Julius Vogel will leave for New Zealand in the Tongariro. Sir Arthur Blyth denies that lie has any intention of standing for Falmouth at the next general election, >s has been reported. Sir Henry Parkes, speaking at Glasgow, said that New South Wales would bo ablo to render valuable assistance to the mother country in the event of war,

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUH OWK CORRESPONDENT.)

Important Find of Gold,

Thames, this day.—Great excitement prevails hero in consequence of an im portant discovery in the Deep Level Cross mine. At the 040 feet level, the loador which was passed through in tho rise a few weeks ago, was to-day intersected in tho Seaward crosscut, nt a distance of 28 feet from tho main drive. It is about Synches thick, and similar in formation 'M^tliat found in tho rise. Only a few pSilds of stone have yet been broken, but colours of gold have been seen, and the indicatioust are of a higher encouraging character. Shares are quoted at advanced prices. Tho Lato Poisoning Cose. Wellington', this day.—Mr Skey, Go vornment Analyst, reports that ho found sufficient arsenic in tho stomach of Olga Stonnes<o to kill nn adult human being. He also reports that Rough on Rats "is al most wholly composed of arsenic. WaNGAOTI, this c\ay.—A son of Mr Arthur Filmcr's was suffocated by falling into an uncovored cesspool this morning. New Plymouth, yesterday.-Thoilon. Mr Bryco landed from the Hinemoa this morn : ing and lias gone out to see the harbour 1 works, which havo made considerable pro gress since his last visit. Dukedik, yesterday.—George Wiatt lias been committed for trial for fraudulent insolvency. In Joseph Macky's caso, Mr Stout, for tho defence, commented on the extra ordinary conduct of the Insurance Depart ment in having accused arrested on warrant while out on bail. He said that it was because Macky had chosen to tell tho Treasurer that the" Department was rotten and had left the service to act as collector for a rival insurance department these pro ceedings had been instituted. Accused was remanded to appear at Geraldino on Thurs day noxt. ________________

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSO CIATION.

Additional Entries.

Additional, entries have beon received, bringing the total number of the entries up to ISO. The names of those entered since our last issue are :— Blenheim. — Lieut. Rogers, Lieut. Griffiths, Sergt. Maddock, Corpl. McKen zie, Corpl. Treweek, and Corpl. Harding. Spkixofield.—Private Rowden Sopor. Waikoa.—Rifles : T. Wallace. Waxganui.— Petty Officer Ross (Navals), A. Buckley (civilian). Thames.—Lukey (Navals). Opening of tho Mooting To-morrow.

Tho annual meeting of the New Zealand Rifle Association will commence to-morrow, at Ellewlie. In deference to the express wish of the competitors there will bo no opening ceremonial as on formor years. The squadding of the competitors appears in our advertisement columns. The num ber aftar each name is tho number of the target at which the competitor will firo.

The Carbine Belt, The two Champion Medals, the Union Steamship Company's Cup, and several other trophies to be competed for at the meeting are on exhibition at Capt. Payne's establishment, Queen-street. Lieut. Skinner, An ex-champion, will be unable to compete at this meeting, owing to the fact that lie is suffering jrom rheumatism in the hand. A List of tho match in proper order, with par ticulars concerning prizes, otc, apr.ears in the fourth page of this issue. Tho Range. This morning a Star reporter visited the ranee at the Ellerelie racecourse, and was courteously shewn round by Mr Christie, Government Armourer, under whose personal supervision the range has been constructed. The range runs about north east and south-west. The targets are erected on Mr Peach's property on a gentle undulation a snort distance from that portion of the racecourse known as "tho cutting." The targets, which have been already described, are now all in position. Bach target is fronted by a sod mantlet some five feet thick, and between each mantlet and the target is a hole in the ground fitted with a seat for the accommoda tion of the markers. The targets are ranged along a line 160 feet in length, and each target is ten yards apart. A trench connects all the mantlets with the telephone which will be erected at the north extremity of the line of targets. Each mantlet is marked by means of a notico board bearing the number of tho target in figures about 2 feet long, mo ranges to be fired at, are 200, 300, 500 and 600° yards, As many of our rpaders are not acquainted with tho method of scoring on j the Wimbledon targets, a few words of explanation will not be out of place hero The central circle called the bulla eye, counts 5 and is marked by means of a whito disc. Tho " inner," worth 4, is marked by a red and white disc. The "moo-pie," which oounts 3, is marked by means of a white and black disc, and tho "outer," counting two, by a black disc. All the Wellington Navals, under the charge of Warrant Officer Davy* are residing at the Harp of Erin Hotel. Four of tho of the Dunedin competitors, including ex- Champion Hutchjnson, are camping under the treGS at the racecourse, and seem very comfortable. A number of the Thames men have taken up their quarters in a handy farmhouse, but with these exceptions the competitors reside in the city.

A coroner's inquest on the remains of Michael Hogan, the victim of the Parnell fire, will be held at 2.30 to-morrow at the Barrel Hotel. On 'Chance today there was a small spurt In Deep Level Crosses, in consequence of the reo3ipt of a telegram from the man bow that a leader had bean cut in the low fcvel,showing gold. There is also a better feeling in Manukaus and Cole nists.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1884.



Calls. TONA GOLD-MINING COMPANY X (LIMITED). day of March, )||j lES STOD ABT, Manager, A jeldand. February 2oth, im. A UCKII/N't) COURSING CLUB.— attendance requoged^ AijjNuaTi HQn< gcc< Auckland, February 20,18& i.



Wanted. WANTED, a Porter for Soft Goods House—Apply J. CosKravo & Co. \STANTED, a steady, Active Porter at T T (joodßun's London Arcade. W~ ANTED, 2 good Carpenters, also an Improver, this evening. - W. Reid, Charles-street, ltocky Nook. WANT ED, immediately, a Stsady Waitor.-Apply Albert Hotel. § . WANTED, a Baker (second hand), for the Thames. — Apply to G. Rollerson, Pitt-atrect. WANTED, 1(> Good Pick Men with their tools, ami Two Dry Stone-wallers. —Apply at the works, Symonds-strect, near Mr Canhnm'B Store. VV"ANTED, 1 or :! good Shipwrights ; >T constant employment. — Apply It. Maelcay. Ship Builder. WANTED, a Waiter ; none but first class hand need apply.-H. liemiett, Clarendon Hotel. WAfJTED, for Lower llcmucm, a Man to look after garden and milk.— Aiinly Kaino Colliery Olllcu, M.Quecn-atraet. Tir ANTED, a Doctor for Mercury Bay. VV ~200 per annum guaranteed. All medi cines found, and house rent free—Applications by IStli March lo Walter Grant, Secretary Doctor's Committee. Mercury Hay. ANTED, by 2 Friends, Employment In Store or Warehouse ; would have no objection to drive out. take and deliver orders for grocery .store.—Address "K.T.," Star ofllce. WANTED, a Situation as (iroom or in _a stable.—Apply Stau UlUi-e. \\7"ANTEI), by steady, active Young TT Man. married, Situation us Driver or in a store,—H..l.K, Star Ollicc. ANTED, Young Man to milk, ditch, grub, and plough, and make himself §enerally useful on a farm.—Apply to King and oils, Cliomisls, Quoun-atrcut. WANTED, a Youth for an Ollico.— Ap ply by letter, G.H., Stak Otllee. WANTED, a good Message Boy, also a Girl to mind a baby.—J. Williams, Victoria-street. WANTED, an Errand Boy, age 12 to 11.— Apply Auckland Sunday-school Union. WANTED, Boy for Country Sottler, from 12 to 11; should be used to cows; will have good home, food, and clothes.—Apply " ltoblnaun," Stai; OlUce. WANTED, a respectable Oflice-Boy.— Apply, in own writing. XV, Stab Otllee. WANTED, an Intelligent Lad for th« desk.—Apply J. Cosgrave & Co. WANTED, Tailorosscs, also a Clothing Hand.—Apply at Now Zealand Tweed Company, 172, Queoii-atrect. WANTED, by a First-class Machinist, a Situation at Dressmakers.—Addrosa M., Post-ofllcc. Auckland., WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to tho Dressmaking. — Apply Bliss Chrijtio, top of Shortland-strcct. W~^ ANTED, Three Apprentices to tho Dress and Hubit-mnking. Cutting and fitting taught — \pply Mrs Atkinson. Profes sional Dress and Habit-maker, College Koad. ANTED, by a thoroughly rospectablo Person, aged 35, Widow, charge of Storo or any place of trust; good reforeneo and security if required.—Apply "Business," Stau Omce. WANTED, Experienced Young Person as General Servant, four in family; must be good Plain Cook and Laundress; personal references required.—Mr Kensington's house, St. Stephen's Avenue, Pnrnell.



\IS~7 ANTED, a Gonelal Servant.—Apply T T to Sirs Dakin, notir Mason'B Gardens, Piirnell. WANTED, a Good General Sorvant.— Apply Mrs Llnnbury, I'onßOiiby. ANTED, .1 General Bervaut.—Apply Miss Smith, Huiloy"s House, North Shore. WANTED, an experienced Young Person as Oonernl Servant; two in family; must bo a good plain cook and laun dress; one f ram tlie country preferred.—Apply Captain Cook Hotel. Kybor Puss, Nowmarkut. WANTED, a Good General Servant; also Young (iirl as nurse.—Mrs J. W. James. Mount Albert. \\T ANTED, Young Girl as General (four Yt in family), immodiiitelv; another Kirl kept.—Apply Row, Grooer. Victoria-street. WANTED, a Respectable Girl to assist in housework and look after two little children. — Mrs W. 11. Hamilton, Strntford sti-Qct, Conquest Place. \X, rANTED, a Girl 13 or H years of age. VV -Mrs B. Kcano. Jun., Horoaford-Btreet, 3 doors below Congregational Church, Bercs ford-strcct. ________ WANTED, a Girl to be genorally use ful, about IB years old.—Apply Darby's Dining Rooms, 28, Quecn-gtrect. WANTED, a Trustworthy Girl as Nurse, not under I*.—Apply to lire GricrßOn, Symonds-atrcet. noxt Choral Hall. WT"ANTED, a Parlourmaid.—Apply to V T Mrs Edward Isaacs, noxt iloor to Grey's Cordial Factory, Eden Crescent. ANTED, 3 Respectable Boarder?.— Apply Mr Harris, Grocer, corner of Cook and Vincent-streets. ANTED, Two or Three Boardors; terms. 17s per week.—Apply \V. Gadd's Fruit Depot, Victoria-atroet. WANTED, in irobson-street, Largo Unfurnished Iloom, with fireplace, on ground floor, for a quiet gentleman, respectably connected.—Address " K. Park," Star ofllce. WANTED, in the lower end of Queen street or near tho Wharf, a Shop and premises suitable for a Confectionery and Dining-rooms.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Fort-street. WANTED, ,i Partner with £1,000, in a Manufacturing Business, protected by letters patent.—Apply Atkinson and Co., Stich lniry's Buildings. %T|TANTED, a Gentleman of good address V V with a £1,000. as Partner in a Bono, F ide Local Manufacturing Business; duties, travel ling, and books.— Apply Atkinson and Co., ai.ichbury's Buildings. WANTED, irom Barge Owners, Tenders for taking machinery to Malmrangi.— Particulars at J. P. KMd's, SS, Queen-street. ANTED, Mullet nnd Schnapper; Highest price given by tho Kaipara Purveying Firm.—J. and C. Gardner. Kaipara. WANTED, Grocery Business, doing about £20 or filO wookly.'-Apply Mr Marsh, Howe-street. WANTED —When you are in Hobson street c» ! and see the largo and choice stock of Mosgiel Tweeds just opened for the coming season, at Munro and Milligan'B. W~ ANTED, the Ladies to know that Munro and Milligan's Millinery Depart ment is now replete with all tho latest English and French novelties for the present season. ANTED.—Do you want Money on Freehold, Personal, or other security ?- Apply to J. R.- Itanderson, Mercantile Chambers. Bills discounted. , \T&7" ANTED, Purchasers for Now Sta- TT tionory at Low Prices. Account Books, Inkstands, Desks, Handmade Papers, Stationery Cases, beautifully Illustrated Family Bibles, 42a and New Books at Published Prices.—H. White, Stationer, corner of High-st. and Vulcan Lane. ~\%T ANTED to Purohose, some Good T T Allotments in Surrey Hills Estate.— Address, with full particulars, &c., to "Lex, Star ofllce. ■ WANTED, to Purchaso Cottage, 4 or 6 rooms, within mile of Post-otUce.— Apply " Cash," Stab offleo. WANTED TO RENT, 20 to 180 acres of Land, with house. &c., within 8 miles of Auckland.-Address Grazier. Star Omco. WJ ANTED to Rent, in vicinity of Pon- T T sonby or Arch Hill Roads, lor 5-roomed House; no children; permanency if house suit able.—Address "Omega." Star ofllce. \%T ANTED to Kent, with Purchasing V T Clause, a Piece of Land, either im proved or unimproved; must be near Auckland —Apply with all particulars to "Jones," 13, Customs-street. ANTED TO SELL OR LET—Snug 3-Roomed Cottage (new) at Arch Hill.— Apply J. Batty, Builder, Ponsonby Road. WANTED TO SELL, Steam Winch, with boilor; also, 8 horso Engine and Boiler,—James Mclntyre, Onehunga. ANTED to Sell, a Handsomo Carved Walnut Suite, nearly new. Prico, £20. —Mr Little, Union-street. ANTED to Sell, Fresh Butter and Kegs, in quantities to suitpurchasers.— It. Rew, Victoria-street. WANTED to Sell, cheap, Day find Mar tin's Blacking. C dozen cakes in box, little dry, only 6d box; Japanese Gloss, fid bottle, two bottles for lOd ; Mixed Spice, eight packets for 6d; Bluo Sprig Cup 3 and Saucers, small size, only 4d: Large Cups and Saucers. Is Cd dozen; Wash Boards, Cd; Whip-Vis Od; Wash ing Powders, 6d per dozen; Shoe Brushes, 2s Gd set.—H. Watt, Pitt-street. ~\XT ANTED.— Wanted to Sell (cheap), V> Boxes Tea, only 12s Cd. box of 121bs; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, only Bd, 7s Gd dozen; New Cheese, Gd lb; lot of Vases, only 4d each, 3s dozen; G gross Boot Protectors, only 3d card, i cards lid; Iron Lasts, Is Gd and 2s each; largo Teatrays, Is Gd and 2s; Shoe Brushes, 2s Cd set; School Slates, Id to Cd; Exercise Books, Id, 2d, and4d; lot of Sponge, from Id to Is; Engravod Decanters, only Is each; Wine Glasses, 2d each; Water Bottles, Gd and 9d; Salt Cellars, Id each, 7 for <Sd; good Tea, Is Od and 2s; Ginger Wino. 2s bottle; small Trays, ad ; small Bottle of Ink, Id. 7 tor Od, is gross ; Brown and Poison's Cornflour, 6d lb ; Nixey's Blacklead, 8 cakes for Gd ; Bath Bricks, 3d ; Dark Blue, 4d lb; Knifo Polish, 6d, 2 for lid; Mustard, Jib tins, Cd; good Pickles, 8d; Cocoa, 4d; Raspberry Vinegar, Jd bottle; lin Boxes of Matches, Is Gd dozen; Sconted Soap, S cakes for Is ; Nelson's Gelatine. Cd packet; large Wiro Dish Covers, 2s Cd; China Candle atiol-a, 8d and ls-.-H WATT, Pitt-streot. . WANTED KNOWN, that tho Uni versity Examination Papers for 1883 are now on sale at Lennox 3 100, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN-A Select Quadrille Assembly will take place every THURSDAY EVENING, in tho Lorne-streot Hall. An efficient M.C. in attendance. W~ ANTED KNOWN—Pierce, late of Ship Hotel. Timarn, and Commercial Hotel Christchurch. is now at the WeUesley Billiard Rooms, Wollesley-streot. A little game of General every evening. WANTED KNOWN, — Cheap New and Second-hand Furniture, Pots, Pans, Wash-tubs and Boards, Bedding, Bedsteads, rhpqta Drawers, Cluld'B Cots, and all kinds of HouseKold Fuiniture at lowest prices, at JS Variety Store, 310, Upper Queen-atreet, Soder Young Women's Institute.



Wanted. "OTANTED, a General Servant,—Apply TV to Mrs Flood, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. YXTANTED, one or two Gentlemen as YT Boarders In private family. Pinno.- Apply Si'Aii Otlice. W^ ANTED, a Girl, about 10, to assist in housework. - Apply Mrs Walker, Knrangahapo Road. Y\J ANTED for tho Country, a Married T T Couple; wife a good washer and laun dress; liiun lo milk cow and attend kitchen , garden.—Apply Tliallies Hotel. WANTED KNOWN— Chi:ap Timbbk I Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds of Building Materials, car. be purchased cheaper and better than anywhere else at tlie yards of I). Golbik, Albert-street. WANTED KNOWN—That Williams's Circassian Hair Rcnowcr is the only reliable preparation for Renewing Grey Hair and beautifying it:—us extensively used by tho celebrated Circassian beauties. — Prepared by A. M. Williams, 2US, Queen-Btrcßt. WANTED KNOWN, that ive aro in receipt of Fresh Supplies daily of llobarl and Blue Derwin Potatoes, Silver Skin Onions, Potato Onions for seed ; also, receiving from the farmers, Consignments of Cheese, Butter, Eggs, &c. Wheat, Oats, Bran, nnd Chad'at lowest market (imitations.—Da vies nnd McMillan, 13, CllStOlllS-Slroot, near 11. B. Mor ton's. , WANTED KNOWN.—For Salo, at Reduced Prices, Lerlin Wools, Braids, Silks. Panama, Malacca, and Dice-Pattern Can vas, Darning Not.-nud a variety of Fancy Hoods. —N.G. Lennox, Auckland Circulating Li'jKiry 212, Qucon-atroot, ANTEIJ KNOWN! —A larfjo ami choice asaorlmont of Silver and Gold Jewellery at Charles lvelgey and Co.'s. They still continue to keep only Real Silver and Real Gold; consequently, guarantee everything they sell.-Charles Kelscy and Co.. 120 .Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, Seltzogenes of reliable mako.—Charles Kelsoy and Co. 120, Queen-street. WANTED " KNOWN. — A choice of £1,000 worth of Mosgiel and Kaiapoi Tweed. Suits to Measure 753 ; Trousers to Measure, ISs (id ; well shrunk, ami a perfect lit guaranteed—At the New Zealand Tweed Com pany's, 172, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—That Mrs Hadloy is Giving-up Business, and will sell hor Stock of Fashionable Millinery, Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Costumes, Dolmans, Boys' Suits, Pinafores, Fancy Aprons, etc., at the Lowest Poßßiblo Prices.—Corfcy's Buildings (next Gibbons's, Grocers), Hobsonstreet. ANTED KNOWN.—Though. I am selling oil' Boots and Shoes at my Vic toria-streot Shop, I cannot reduce the following articlos, namely:—llanth way's celebrated Peer less Gloss, lid tho bottlo; Ladies' Cork Soled, 2.U1 the pair ; Leather Boot Laces, Id the pair ; Cot ton do., 2d dozen pairs; Bntton-hooks, 2d; superior Shoehorns, 8d ; Boot Protectors, 3d per card—at Dampicr's Boot Shop, Victoria-street. ANTED KinUWIN, Tennis Rackets, all best makes.— Charles Kclsay and Co., 120, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN — Selling Oft"! Selling Oil" I-Boots! Boots! Boots I— All the following Lines are reduced in price :— Ladies' Elaßtic-pldCB, Kid, reduced to 3s Ud, ia tkl, and fla lid; grand line of Ladles' Pretty shaped High-leg lllgh-hcol Kid Boots (inboxos). reduced to 5* lid; nice strong lino of ladies Ulastie-bidcs, coloninl innke, reduced to 6s lid ; :>adica' High-heel Prunella, Boots, reduced to ns fid; Ladies' nioe-sbaped Sewn Houso Boots (goloshcd at sides), rcducod to Is 3d; Ladies' I High-heol White Sateen Boots, reduced toSulid; grand lino of Infanta' Felt Boots, reduced to Ski the pair; Infants' Kid Klastic-Hiiles and Button Boofs, reduced to Is lid ; Girls' Xlasllv-Bido Pru nella Boots, reduced to 2b ; Children's Walking Shoes, 0 to U. reduced to 2a fid ; 10 to 1», reduced to 3a ; splendid line of Girls' Button Roots, with patent vamps, size 7 to 10, reduced to in M : do. do., 11 to 13, reduced to .Is; grand line of Mon's Strong Elastic-sido BooU, reduced to 7s 3d. A very largo lot of oMicr cheap Boots too numerous to mention at Dampior's Boot Shop, Vlutoria strcel. RANTED, TO ' DISPOSE Ob' BALANCE OF LEASK or HOUSE IN ALBEUT PARK, with FURNITURE, &C, A« IT STANDS. All particulars on application to BOX Sa. POST-OFFICE.



XT/- ANTED KNOW N, JUST UNPACKED AT GOODSON'S T ONDON A RCADF, OODSON'S -I-lONDON -"-RCADE, Stbruno Gold and Silvkh Watcubs and JRWEIAEUY, Siiki'vibi.d COTLBBY (specially Manufactured and Stamped, "The London Aroado"), Tha Tiiays, Wahkhs, &c. (cheap), More Novelties in JAPANESE Goods, Teiiua Cottawawi and Figukks, Majolicawahis (somo lovely goods), Plush Brackets and Photo. Frames Model Steamboats and Knchnes, Abhamtkk llammoci:s. constant novrltles llkino 11kckived. constant novkltik3 dhinfl huckivkd. Tho ordinery Slock Is so comprehensive awl extensive. It will well repay an INSl'EC ■iion, which we COBDIAIXY iNvriK. TISE PLACE IN AUOKLAND FOR SELECTING A PRESENT, AND AT WELLINGTON and CHRISTCHURCIT. WANTED KNOWN THE DEPOT FOR II OI" BUTE U S : BOTANIC DISPENSARY, WELLESLEY-ST. For purity and strength unequalled. A trial will fully prove. 2s 6d a Bottle ; 5 Bottlks fob 10s. PAIN ■ CUR EE. Its effects are wonderful for Internal and Ex ternal Pains, RcmovingObatructions, Equalising Circulation, and Restoring Tone to every part. Two-ounce Bottle, is. Our WORM MEDICINES, bo pure, aimple, and good, aro being used In all parts of New Zealand. Fresh Shipments of Herbs. Roots, and Barks every month of evory description; best quality; Wholesale and Retail, at loweat possiblo prices. Consultation personally or by letter. NEIL & CLIFFORD, HERBALISTS, Botanic Dispensary, Wellesley-s r. East, Auckland. L i —- Meetings A' MEETING of intonding Shareholders in tho Auckland Fishing Company (Limited) will bo hold on THUItsDAIf noxt, 28th instant, at S p.m., at the Waitemata Hotel. —Tlios. Colk, Chairman pro tcm. AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ___l ASSOCfATION.-NOTICE.-A Meeting of Subscribers will be held at the Young Men's. Christian Association Rooms on FRIDAY, tho 2i)th inst., at 4.30 p.m. Business: Reading and Adoption of Secretary's Annual Roport and Treasurer's Balance-sheet, Also, the Election of C°'m"iUuof^Tl"uslßßOOK. Hon. See. HE EQUITABLE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF NKVV ZEALAND. Notice is horoby given that, in terms of tho Articles of Association, the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be hold.'in the Company's oUicoi, Bond-street, Duncdin, on MONDAY, 3rd March, at 3 p.m. > Business: To receivo the Directors' Report and Balance-sheet for twelve months ended Hist December, 1883; tho election of two Directors and two Auditors. Proxies must bo In writing, nnd lodged at the Registered Ofliso of tho Company forty-eight hours before date of meeting. The Share Register will bo Closod for Trans fers until after the inching. KmKCALI)Y> Manager. Dunedin, 11th Fobruarr, I£Bl. Sporting. A X E II U N G A RACES. SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1884.



Ist. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of SObovb., over eight flights of hurdles ; second horse to receive 10 per cent, from the stakes. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, ljsova; Distance, 1} miles. 2nd. MAIDEN PLATE of 20sovs., for all horses that have never won an advertised race ex ceeding lusovs. Entrance, 2aovs. Distance, 1} mile. 3rd. ONEHUNGA CUP HANDICAP of CO soys.; second horso to receive 10 per cent, from stakes. Nomination, 2sovs.; accept ance, 2sovs. Distance, 1} miles. Ith. NOVEL RACE of 20sovs. Entrance, lsov. Distance, 1 railo. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, tho whole of the proceeds to go to the fund. srii. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 20sovs. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, lsov. Distance, 1J mile. 6rn PONY RACE for a Silver Cup, value. 20sovs. Ponies, 11 hands 2in. to carry Pst; under 11 hands 2in., allowed weight for inches. Distance. 1 mile. Post entnos. 7rn. CONSOLATION RACE of lOsovs. Dis tance, 1 mile. Nominations for Cup, Hurdles, and Publicans' Purse olqso on SATURDAY March 15. at 8 d m at Prince Albert Hotel, Onelmnga, and at ' Nevada Hotcl.Qucen-streetAuckland. I Acceptances and General Entries on SAIUR JJARiCHAKD"wBBB, Onchunga, Secretary.



Miscellaneous W.iutcds. A THOROUGH Good Needlewoman (wiiiow) seeks immediate employment to assist a dressmaker. — Address ALL., Star Oflico. BOARDERS.— Wanted tlircorcßpoctablo Men as Boarders. Terms, 18s.—Apply T. H. Mat hews, Fruiterer, Victoria-street. USINESS FOR SALE.—TIie General Store of the undersigned. Terinß liberal. — Win. StiiVi'-iison, Onclmnga. fMTY INVESTORS.—By Calling on A. <U Scott and Co., Firth's Mill, 73, Queen .street, will hear of v Freeliold Allotment sulll ciently large for either Business or Building purposes, and no fancy price asked. ITCHERS.—Wanted, 12 good Men.— .Vqiply John Stevenson, Te Hcke, Helens villo MY BOY wears out his Clotlies ter ribly quick." Well. "Hoys will bo Boys." Next time you want an outtlt take him to J. HcndcU's, Brighton House, top of Grey-st. Good strong Suits at 13s lid; Sailor Suits, for Small' Boys. Is lid ; Tweed. Norfolk, do., Sa lid. ripO SHJPWIUBHTS A.SSD OTHERS. — J Wanted to Sell, four Kauri Spars, GO feet long, 18x12 inches, nearly all heart. — John Shcehan. Dargaville. YOUNG GENTLEMAN, rospectablo, requires Situation in Stove or as Traveller; first cliiss references.—"Fig." Y"~0U nhoitld see tho Diagonal Tweed Trousers 3. ltcntlell is selling at 8s lid (worth a lot more). — Brighton House, top of Grey-street. . Amusements. T>EADINGS. READINGS. READINGS BY J. ,T. BOAK, Gold Medalist, HT. J AM E S'S HAL h, Wellington-street, TUESDAY, 4th MARCH. Tickets at Upton and Co.'a, Queen-street. N.Z. Kiile Associntiou. -KTKW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA JM TION. Markers and Scorers will assomblßat tho Oflici: (Old Grand Stand), Kllorslie. at a quarter lo S TO-MORROW MORNING. FRANCIS STEVENS, Secretary. Auckland, Feb. 27,1881. ATEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA- In accordance with the decision of tho Execu tive Committee, tho Firing will conimonco at i) a.m. each day. Tho following is tho Squadding of tho Com petitors (these positions will bo maintained hroughout the meeting):— h No. of Hquad. Asiicr, A., Wellington Guards • .. .. 13 Amoilt, Sorgt, Wanganul Rifles .. ..3 Bums, Llout., North Dunodin Ritles .. 4 Balllnger, W., Wellington Guards .. .. .{ Jallingcr, A.. Welliiißton Guards .. ..13 lallinger. J., Kaiwara Itilles 1 lird. aergt.. Nelson Artillery 3 Jranniguu.W., Auckland Naval .. ~ 1 turwefi Capt., .Southland Hussars .. .. 7 iiichanan, Sergt., Auckland City Guards.. 1 larriball, Lieut. S.,\Vaiuku Cavalry .. 11 iarriball. Lieut. A. M., Waluku Cavalry.. 3 ttirriljall, Surgt. A..).. Wttintu Cavalry .. 1 irownlco.H., Thames Naval 2 irownloe, J./Huunos Naval II trownlow, E., Tliames Naval |; Bell, T., Auckland Artillery 'J yaigent, (-'., Waimea Hides 13 JKSOvS^es :: •■:: ::]5 Hiook, Corp., North Duncdin Rifles.. .. 5 Buckloy. A., Civilian 12 Chuck, Wolllngton City Rides 1J Carnell. W., Napier Artillery 13 Cooper, S. E.. Civilian l~ Churton, W. H., Wanganul Rides .. ..7 Clonston, Corporal. Nelson Artillery .. 1 Golouiau, Lluut., Walmea Rifles .. .. a Cliing, J., Stoko Rifles '- Curr.e, (i., Waiuku Cavalry 2 Crawford, Lieut,, Wairoa Rifles .. ..10 Contts, Corporal, Wniroa Rifles .. ..1 Cooper, E. Victoria Rilles 13 Crawford. Waiuku Cavalry i Cox, Sergt., Wanzarei Rifles i Cartwright. E.. Thames Naval .. ..8 Cameron, J.. Thames Naval I Clark, (i., Thames Rangers 1 Cloutt, J., Thames Rangers '■! Clime. Lieut., Thames Rangers .. .. I Drivor. Gunner, Port Chalmers Artillory .. i Davy, IS.. Wellington Naval 3 Dixon, If., Wellington Naval 1 Dixon, W., Civilian H Downic, G., Thames Rangers 1^ Feiiton,.l., Auckland Naval 7 Floyd, J.. Thames Naval 11 Fairs. Corporal T., Victoria Rites .. .. 7 Flyger Lieut. Wunganui City Rillos .. 10 France, F.. Wellington Naval 13 France, C, Wellington Naval l> Foster, Lieut,, WauKanui Rilles .. .. X Fathers. P. 0.. Nelson Naval 9 Giblin, Private, Stoke Ritlfls .. — ..11 Gilpln,.l.. Thames Rangers 0 , Gill, G.Thames Naval .. » Hritllths, Lieut.. Blenheim Rifles .. .. B Hay, Sergt, I). A., Auckland City Guards.. 14 Harvey, K. P., Victoria Rifles 11 Hasloit, John. Victoria Uiflcs '■> Haslott, Jainoa, Victoria Rillea .. .. •> Hazard, W. H.. Auckland City Guards .. 12 Haiiilin, Capt. IS., Waiuku Cavalry .. .. ■> Hawko, W., Tbamos Rangers ..10 lli<ndcrson. Corporal, Ancftland Artillory 11 Hundley, G. A., Victoria Rifles .. ..12 Holt. Sergt., Clntha Rifles 5 llimt'r Sorsit,, North Duncdin Rifles ..II Ilolmi'P, Corp. W., Wollington Artillery .. S Hale, Sergt., Wellington Guards .. .. » Mowi- Welliiiijton Naval .. '.. ..12 Tlughes. R. Wnngumii Rifles 10 Hooker, H,,Waiigamu Rifles U Hunter, R., Nelson Naval 2 Hoakiu, Lieut., Taranaki Rifles .. .. 1 Jinwell E., Taranaki Rifles 10 Hutchinson Corpl., North Duncdin Rifles 5 Harding. Corporal, Blenheim Rifles.. .. 10 "'llyman, Private, Stoke Rilles .. .. 10 Joahneon, Nolson Artillory 6 juglis,.l..Thames Rangers b John, T., Thames Naval 9 Isaacs, X., Civilian 1 Jeining3 W., Hobson Rilles 12 Kuchcn, Corporal. Wellington Artillery .. 3 Kunnedy. Liout., South District Ritlca .. » Lcevors. P. 0., Wellington Naval .. ..7 Loo, Corporal, Victoria Rifles .. .. ..8 Lumsdcn, W. L., Auckland Artillery .. 1 Lucns, Ltout., Thames Rangers .. .. I! Leigh Corpl., J. W., Auckland City Guards 1 Leigh, .lames, Auckland City Guards .. 4 Little, C, Hobson Riljes .. .. ~ .. |1 Lukoy, 8.. Thames Naval .. .. ~11 McCormiok, Sergt,, Wairoa Rifles .. .. 1 JlcLcod,J.,Ayangareiltiflos .. 11 McGonaglo, Corpl.. Wanganul City Rifles , McDonald, J., Wanganui Oity Rilies .. 0 McCredie. Capt.. Wellington Artillery ~ i McKcnzio, Corpl. \Vellington Artillery .. S McMeikan.W., Waikarii Rifles .. ..4 JlcLeod.lt, Victoria Ridc3 14 McKenzio, A., Blenheim RilJoa .. .. 13 Matthews, Corporal, Mosterton Rifles ~ t Mooseman, A., Wanganui City Ritips ~10 Mitchell, Corpl,, Port Chalmers Artillory .. 5 Morris. J.. Oontoru Rifles 2 May, Waiuku Cavalry ~ 8 Mooro, Sorgt., Wairoa Rides .. ~ ~1 Mooro.W. J., Civilian 14 Mills, E., Civilian 0 Mills, S.,.Civilian 5 Mouldon, P., Auckland Naval 4 Mettam, Q.Band 14 Maddock, Sergt., Blonhclm Rifles .. ..12 Newdick, A., Thames Rangers .. .. (! Nutsford, T., Wangnnul City Rifles.. .. (i Okev, Lieut., Taranaki Rifles 2 Oldham, Nelson City Rifles ~ .. ..a Okey. li1.. Victoria Rifles ,30 Osborno, W., Auckland City Guards .. 10 Patterson, W., Thames RanEors .. ..3 Parslow,.l.. Auokland Artillery .. ..14 Porry, Sargt., AloxandraCiU-alry .. .. 8 Purnoll, Liout., Wanganui City Rifles .. 7 Paynter. Capt., Stoke Rifles 2 Payno, A., Auckland Artillery ~ ..11) Rowlings Liout., Nelson City Rifles .. 8 Rodwell, Wanganui Rifles .... .. (V Remington. Sorgt.. Wanganui Rifles .. 4 Raho, Wellington Naval ...13 Randall, Wellington Naval 11 Raven, Wellington A> tillery 11 Roid, Lieut, Bruce Ridea , 11 Reynolds, Corporal, Duncdin Artillery .. 4 Richardson, Corpl., North Duncdin Rifles _ Ross, Lieut,, Napier Artillery 8 Rose, W., Victoria Rifles 3 Rose, H., Auckland Artillery 5 Ross, P. 0., Wanganui Naval 2 Rogers, Lieut., Blenheim Kifles .. ..10 Savago, J.. Auckland Naval ..• .. ..8 Smith, P. 0., Auckland Naval 1 Soall, J. C. Auckland City Guards .. .. fl ' Shaw, G., Auckland Artillery .. „ ..8 Simpson, G., Thames Rangers 11 Shaw, J., Wellington Guards .. ~ ..11 Sampson, Kumara Rifles 12 Scanlon, Wellington Naval - Sellers, G.. Napier Artillery 2 Sonntag, Corporal, Waikin Rifles .. .. 13 Smallbonc. Nolson Naval S Sterling, 11., Auckland City Guards.. .. 7 Stitt, P. 0., Wanganui Naval 8 Sopcr, ll.SpringCreek Riflea 10 Thorns, W., Civilian G Thomas, A., Thames Rangers ~ .. ..14 Turner, A., Wellington Artillery .. ..3 Taylor, Wellington Navals 13 Tooov, A., Stoko Rifles 9 Taylor, C. P.. Victoria Rifles 3 Thomas. J.. Thames Rangers 11 Trayes, W. S., Auckland Artillery .. .. 8 Treweek Corporal C, Blenheim Rifles .. (i Wright, D,, Wairoa Rifles 0 Wallis, J. W., Wairoa Rifles 12 Wilson; G. A., Wniroa Rifle 3 9 AVilaon, F. J., Wairoa Rifles G White, W. 8., Auckland City Guards .. 1 Williams, Waiuku Cavalry S Weir, Thames Naval G Webster, J., Auckland Artillery .. ..2 Woolley, A., Auckland Artillery .. ..7 Webb, Sergeant. Wellington Artillery .. 7 Williams, W., Wellington Artillery .. 14 Williams, H.. Napiur Artillery .. ..0 Wratt, Corporal, Walmea Rifles .. ..1 Wells. J., Taranaki Rifles 12 Wimsctt, Lieut., Nelson Artillery .. . j 12 Wallis, T., Wairoa Rifles 7 7 m FRANCIS STEVENS, Secretary. Auckland, 27th February, 18S1.



/COLONIAL PRIZE-FIRING. Breakfast will bo prepared for Volunteers and others every morning during competition, com niencincr tit 7 o'clock. The Public will be able to obtain all classes of Caterer. Volunteer Notices. EVONPORT NAVAL ARTILLERY. ATTENTION!—A Meeting will be held in tlio Oddfellows' Hall at 7.30 p.m. sharp, on FRIDAY next, the 29th inst.; whon every member is requested to attend. Busines3 of in terest, and final enrolment of members. ' ' '■ C. F. JAMES, Acting Lieutenant.



For Salo. FOR SALE, on easy terms, Comfortable i-roomed Verandah Coltuge, with scullery and every convenience. Price, only £130.—Apply X Hasting-?, Cliarlotto-strcct, New North Koad. IJTOE. SA~LE, Horao, Buggy, and HarJ J ness; guaranteed quiet to ride or drive; sale; and »oiuid.—Applyjo W^C._Denncs. OK SALE, a General Store in one of the most rising townships in the Warkato; stock at valuation.—For further particulars, apply lo John Buchanan. Cuatoin.-atreet. "jTIOR SALE, Tlieodolite (complete), iirst- Jj class make; will he Bold cheap. Also, Prismatic Compass and Hox Sextant.—Apply \V. L. aiitchcll, Brokor.B. Mercantile Chambers. FOR SALE, ill Brown-street, Ponsonby, a good House, containing 1 Rooms and Scullery, also, out-buildings; water laid on ; good position, l'riuu, JiMOU.—Apply Stah OIUco. "IjIOR SALE, in Anglosea-street, a good I' C-roomed Houao, Gas and water laid on. Easy distance from town.—For further particu lars apply to Mr Gulliver, Land and Estate Agent. Coonibca' Chambers, Queen-street. 13108. SALE, a handsome J'ony, quiet for ' children to ride; also, a good Hack.— Apply to Dr. Hooper, Hohsnn-strcet. IIHOII SALE, First-cIaHH Dairy Farm, 140 JJ acrea (/lat, alluvial land), divided into paddocks; good sheds, houau, &o.—W. V. .Stevens, lllgli-atrnet Ominhers. I~ riOtt SALE, Epsom, within ten minutes' 1 walk of either Reniucra or Nowmarket Kaihvay Stations, several choice Allotments, suitable for Villa Sites. — Apply to William Dlnnlnon, Agent, Newmarket. t OR SALE or LEASE, from Ist May next, live Acres Land, securely fenced and in good order, near Tamaki Hivcr, Otahuhu.— Ailjily Flyim and O'Ueilly, Booksellers. Wo^ lcsloy-slreet. , OR SALE, Newton Road, 0-roomod House; good allotment. Also, 5-roomed House, Kxmouth-slrcct; large allotment, in orchard.—lf. l'artington, Ijitnd Agent. "BTTOlirSALET'i'onipallicr Terrace, Four _HJ roomed Cottage, with allotment 10 x 100; in thorough good order and cheap.—ll. Parting ton, Land Agent. TpiOK SALE, Largo Allotment in Wei- JJ lesloy-street; a good Investment. Also, Allotment, Woll'ord-streut, I'onsonby, 100 x 150; two frontages.— H, i'arllngton, Land Agent, atitchbury's Buildings. OR SALE OR~LEASE, in a good part of Onchunga, a 12-roomed llouao, in good repair; coach-house, stable and aero of garden ; first-class soil. Good Farm of SO Aoros, all in cultivation; 12 miles from town; 5-rooincd Houso. Twenty-six Aores and new 2-roomed Cottage, nicely llnished ; suitable; for a poultry farm ; within li miles of station.—l). 1!. Orchard, IS, New Zealand Inauranco Buildings. OR SALE, Houses and Allotments; deferred payments. Farms. Hotels, Businesses, Boarding-houses. — Grant and Crossan, 75, Quecn-etreot. ~I7\OR SALE, a Horso, staunch mid quiet. .C Any trial given.—Apply Geo. Kent, Baker, Newmarket. FOR SALE and to Let, Houses, Businesses, Stores, Hotels, Farms, and Allotments, &C.-11. M. Heighten and Co., Land Agents, 17", Queen-street. OR SALE, Dublin-street, off Karanga hape Road, well-built Six-roomed Houso, with Cottage of two rooms at back; gas, etc. Large Allotment. Price, £.525. Terms very easy.—J. H. Hmncr, Land Agent. Newton. OR SALE, 1 Spring-cart, Horse, and Harness; cheap; 30 oil1; trial.—Apply F. M. Moriey. Kden Terrace. "B7IOR SALE, Ru.e.ll, Bay of Islands, Jj Splendid Property, Four Acres, Orchard, Six llouccs, Six Cows, 18-fcot Rowing Boat. Price, £050; half can remain at live per cent. Cards to view. — J. H. Hamcr, Land Agent, Newton. F~ OR SALE, Buggies and Phictons with and without hoods; own make and Imported ; a choice of six. Prices from £27 to fiiS; a pretty Pony l'hiuton, m; also Second hand Dog Cart.-E. Harvie, Upper Symonds streot. FOR SALE (Queen-street, corner of Darby-street), Horn well's Buildings, return ing 8 per cent., and cortaln to increaso in value. —Apply John Itoid & Co., Agents, 2iS, Qucen-st. I~tTOR SALE, fivo minutes' walk from 1 Onohunga Railway Station, a now nnd well-linlshed I-roomed Houso, with verandah, passage, and porch ; water laid on; allotment 50 x 100.—Apply to G. Moody, Grocer, Queen* street. Onehunga. FOR SALE —City Property —A Well finished Family Resldonco and Allotment, within ten minutes of the Poat-ofllce; good marine view, gas and water; £720. Cards to view.—P. F. Kvans, Land Agont. I7K)R SALE, I'onsonby Road, Comfort ' able Residence, situated closo to the City Park; house contains 0 rooms; gas and wator laid on • stables, outhouses, and every con venience; loase of 18 years to run.—_ urther particulars from D. F. Kvans, Auctioneer and Land Agent, Queen-street. T7IOU SALE (Mangoro), a Gentleman's Jj Farm and nowlv-built Rcaidcnco. with Dairy, Stables, outbuildings, &o. About eight a-:rea of well • known tlrst-class land, 'flic Orchard is one acre in extent, and the private Grounds aro studded with ornamental troes. Also, sea bathing. The nbove is a valuable property within 12 miles of tho city.-D. 1. Evans, Land Agent ITiOR SALE, 2 Draught Horses, Bray, ' and Harness, Spring-cart and Harness, Steam Kngino nnd Boilor, Clmff-Cuttor, Boring Machine, Saw-bench Shafting, Pulleys, and Boiling, Likewise For Salo or Lcuso, tho Premise, used by tho undersigned as Coal and Firewood Yard for 22 yearn.—For further parti culars apply to Juntos Watt, Stauloy-stroet, Mechanics' Bay. I7IOR SALE, three now 5-roomed Houses ' in tho best part of I'onsonby; also, a' firooined House with detached kitchen and bathroom, concrete yard, woll and pump, cop por etc. Each Houae substantially built, woll drained, gas lulil on throughout, and evory con venience.—S. X, Hughcß, Estato and Financial Agent, Vulcan Lane. OR SALE, Houeo of 8 rooms, and Cellarage, WnshUouso, &0., thoroughly replete with every oonvonienco—. chandeliers, riis stovo, gas laid on throughout, registered grates, &o; two front'igos; gardon in high state of cultivation; grounds, Sift x UCift 6in; splendid view of tho harbour nnd city; with in 15 minutes' walk of Quepn-stroot; p-.ee. £850. —Apply Win. Gullivor, Coombes'a Chambera, Queen-street. F~~ OR SALE, Goodwill and Stock-in-Trado of first-class LEMONADK and CORDIAL BUSINESS, comprising a 5-roomed Dwelling- Houso, New Bishop's Gas Knglnc, Wator Machine, Horse and Cart, nnd every thing Uiat is required for First-rato BnsiueßS. Preaont owner tearing through ill-health.—Ap ply te R. It. McGheuoh. Aibort-st., Grahama town.—Any person not being acquainted with the business, Mr Sawyer would bo prepared to give them, in a very short timo, all the required knowledge in tho trade. , T7\ O R SALE. NORTH SHORE—Houso, 4 rooms nnd souk lory Victoria ltoad, M'iiO ; Honae. 0 rooni3, with rorandah, bay window, £375; Houso, 4 rooms and scullery (hear J. B. Russell's), £230; Build- Ing Allotment next tho above, 22s 6d poi' foot; House 13 rooms, largo allotment, £000; Building Allotments, fivo minutes' walk from wharf, SOB, 3o«, 10s, 50s, fifls per foot. MOUNT EDEN—WeII-built Jlouso. 4 rooms and Ecullory, high coilings. bay window, ve randah. &c. (near Toll-gate). Very cheap. PARNELL—Largo Allotment and convenient Cottage, ohe W , BENJ . . rANNEK , Estato Agont, 8, Queen-street. Tji 0 R SALE. MELROSE ESTATK (opposite tho Pali Farm, about six miles f torn town).—A capital Nlno acro Farm, subdivided into good grass pad docks, with a 7-roomcd Houso and outbuild ings, Stablo, Cowhouse, and Stookyard, ono acre of Orchard. This Farm, so near tho city, should proTO a happy or lucrative home to the Merchant or Dairy Farmer. Also, Boveral Allotments adjoining, averaging from 1 to 6 acroa, which may bo bought very cheap and upon moßt easy tornua. SURREY HILLS.-CottagCß in course of erection will bo sold, with Allotments, facing tho Old North Road, to meet tho demand in this fa vouritp locality. CITY ALLOTMENTS in Hobson-stroot, Aber crombic and Hopburn-strcots. PONSONBY.—A capital 7-roomod llouao close to tho new wharf, 132 feet frontage to Sentinel Road. TO LET, a Suite of Offices, for a term, in High street, opposite L. D. Nathan and Co. A. SCOTT & CO.. Agents, Firth's Mill, 73, Quoon-st A GENTLEMAN, arrived from Eng land, has brought out somo Grand Pianos, quito new.—lnspection Invited, at Mr M. Free man's. Mount Eden (opposite St. Barnabas'a Church. BICYCLE.— For Salo, cheap, onofiO-inch Machine; ball hearings to both wheels.— Apply Mv J. Stubhs, Avon-street, Conquest Plaoe, Pttrnell. T VCEUM HALT,, HOBSON-STREET. A_A —Pianofortes. Organs, and Harmoniums (now and second-hand), for Salo or Hire, on deferred system of payments.—S. H. Webb and C(J rjpO CHEMISTS and Druggists.— For X Snle. Retail Busincssin a leading thorouah fare, close to Qnccn-strect.— Apply by letter to "Chomiat." Star oflicc, TO CAPITALISTS AND OTHERS.- Splendid Building Sites in centre of the City. All that valuable City Property in Short land-street. corner of Mill's Lane, and situate between MossrsA. Clark and Son s warehouse tnd Messrs Bycrofts' Mill. This Frcehod being in such a commanding and central position is a first-class investment for any Capitalists, and if any inducement, the Vendor is willing to allow nearly all tho purcbaso money to remain S" mortgage, boing satisfied with the pros pective as well as the present value of this Site —D. F. Evans. Land Agent, THE Good-will of a MILK BUSINESS for Sale. Overturn «8 weekly. Leasehold Property, near City. Twenty head well-bred Cattle, now Spring Cart, Horse, Harness, etc., every convenience. 18 tons first-class Hay. Now ready for an enterprising man with family to atepinto. Price, £3' 0 cash for the whole. This is a splendid chance for a now comer, as House hold Furnituro may bo taken at valuation. Sickness only reason for property being in tho market.—Apply J. R. Randcrson, Land Agent, Mercantile Chambera. SAMUEL WHITE HAS FOR SALE AT THE YARD, CUSTOMS-STREET :- Per 100. Puriri Posts £6 10s Very Good Puriri Posts .. ..7 10 Hobartßail3 90 Sawn Puriri Posts 8 x 3 .. .. 16dech. Sawn Heart Kauri Boards, Cxi.. 18s pr 100 Snlit Palings 10 Hobart Rails 00 Sawn Rimu Rails Go Titree Rails 70 Kaiiri Posti .. .. .. .. Is each Shingles, House Blocks, &c. 1? SAWN BLEe"pERS, 8 x 5, 2a Cd each.



To Lot TO LET, one Room and Fireplace.— Apply to Mrs Walsh, Lower Nelson-street (near Wellington-street). nriO LET, for a short term, Mr Biiiney's JL Resilience, nicely furnished.—Apply It. and It. Dueler, Devonport. mO LET, a new and well-finished Cot- II tage.—Apply Jlra Shauashaii. Jlacaulay- Btrect, oil" Newton Road. mO LET, 7-Roomed House, with all con- I veniences, Rielmiond Road, Ponsonby.— Steven mid Hrooklleld, 25ii, Queen-street. TO LET, Largo Rooms with gas, water, flrcolncc. — Apply Busten's, Balmont House, Vincent-street. mO LET, an Office in J. & D. Oxley's JL Buildings, on the Wharf; rent, S3 per week.—Apply .1. and I). Oxley. TO LET, Houses, Shops, Businesses, Farms, Hotels, Boarding-houses, Ofllcos, Rooms (convenient). —Grunt & t'rossati, 73, Qiieen-street. _ rfl^b LET, Somerset Place, Seven-roomed § House. Kiis anil water laid in,, bathroom, good view of harbour, orchard. 2;is (id.—Apply J. 11. Humor, Land Agent. Newton. nnO LET, Convenient Promises in High- JL street, with Cellar, suitable forbottlor or Huirit merchant.—W. V. Stevens, Iligh-atreot Chambers. fT\O Bakars, Grocers, and Othere.—To bo JL lut, in Ilobßon-street, a Large. Shop, suit oble for a grocer or baker; rent low.—Apply to If". G. Kwington, Estate Agent, Qncen-Btrcet. rjiO LET, a House containing 6 rooms, JL wllk Shop well ailaptod for a Butcher or Grooer, in Nurfolk-stivut.-Apply to W. Itosscr. "Wood-htreet. TO LET, for two months, a Comfortably Furnished House of 8 rooms, with garden, on main road, Parnell.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. l>and Agents. Fort-Btrcet. fjnO LET, Apartments (furnished or un- JL furnished); terms moderate—llavolook House, corner of Havelock and Lower Symonds- Btrects. fl'lO LET, 4-roomcd House (partly fur- X nlehod), oil' Newton Road; also, o-roomed House, Kxmouth-streel, and 7-roomed llouso (Wellington-street.)—ll. Partington, Stichbury's BnildlngH. TO LET, that large and commodious Doublo Shop and Dwelling, presently oc cupied by Mr'Miutin as a Furniture Warehouse. —For particulars apply to Robert Row, Grocer, next door. T~ 0 LKT, at Mount Eden, 1 Six-roomed Villa, buy window, Ycrondah, four fire places with register grates, tanks, cellars, out houses, wush-houso with copper.—Apply Jcaso Stokes, Mount Eden Road, oppasito the Grange nnO LET, in Lower Symonds-streot (oppo- I sito (iovornment llouse), good 9-rooined Hoiwo, with kitchen*, bath-room, pantry, gas and water, kitchen range. Venetian blinds, stables, and eoaoh-house.—Apply to Mr Tyler, 1. Vulcan I-ianq. . , fi~\O LET, Commodious and Comfortable I Family Residence (furnißhed complete), the property of a GenQoman proceeding to Knglaud. llouso contains about 11 rooms, besides pantry, dairy, bath-room, coach-house, stable, and all'the conveniences usually attached to a gentleman's residence, together with about 12 acres of good land, subdivided into paddocks, orchard, &c. Rent, £ICO per annum. Imme diate possession.—Cards to view and all parti culars from D. F. Evans, Land Agent. 6~~mMCohants, forwarding AGENTS. LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, &o.—To Let. Large Premises In Durham-street, adjoining the Haymarkot, recently occupied as 6toroa by Messrs T. and S. Morrinand Co.; very suitable for any business requiring largo space lit tlio oontre of tho oity.—Apply to Mr R. H. itt. adloinintr; or W. and E. Boston. \\ aI«D -flcld-atrect. ONE or Two Furnished Bedrooms to Lot, with use of Sitting-room; one or two boarders : shower and plunge bath; good tablo. Terms, <B1 per week, including washing.— Mrs Blown. Alter. Ilcaac, Alton Road. XITAREHOUSE TO LET OR LEASE. Warehouse of two stories, with oxccllcnt cellar, in Albert and Litllo Queen-streets. B. TONICS & CO. Funeral Notice.



MASONIC BRETHREN aro invitod to attend tho "FUNERAL of our doceasod Bro. P. G, O. J'AitniaL, of Lodgo City of West minster. London, No. 1.563. E.C. (lately from England). The Funeral will leave tho residence of Mrs Cairns, back of Star Hotel, for St. Stephen's Chuicli, Purnell, TO-MOKKOW, at 3 p.m. Plain Mourning Urces. I It. G. WADE, D.G, Secretary, E.C. Licensing Notices. ITY OF AUCKLAND. — Notice of Application for Transfer of License—l, Martha Wells, of Qnehunga, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of tho house and premises, Commercial Hotel, situate at Norman a Hill, do hereby Rive notleo that I desiro to obtain, and will, at the next licensing meeting to bo holden at Onehunga on tlio sth day of March, apply for a transfer of tho avid license from myself to Peteu Coopek Miller, hoboing my appointee,—Dated tho 20tli day ol February, 18SI.-MARTHA WELLS. Public Notices. TO BUILDERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS. The undcralgned aro prepared to Excavate Allotments in tho Lower Parts of tho City upon specially favourable terms. W. & G. WINSTONE. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN JAMES POWELL, OF ALEXANDRA, SETTLER, DECEASED. All persons having CLAIMS against tho abovo Estate are requested to send in tho same to the undorßlgnod on or beforo tho 14th day of March next, duly vorifled. Dated this 27th day of February, 18S1. THOMAS GRESHAM, To Awamutu. Solicitor to the Admistratrix. "TVTOTICE.—A Groy Pony, claimed by Mr A_% Gibbons, of Onohunga, running on my farm for tho last 12 months, will bo sold to de fray oxpeiiaea.—J. H. Dyer, Avondalo. rvfOTICE' TO SELLERS OF PRO _L!l PERTY.—The undersigned begs to notify that Properties placed in his hands for disposal arc udvortisod free of charge in his Monthly Circnlar, issued on the iirst of each month.— John R. Randorson, Monetary, Estate and Land Agent. HELENSVILLE FLOUR MILL COMPANY (Limjtep). Mb F. W. PAUL has boon appointed Secre tary of this Company in tho place of Mr W. W. Naughton. resigned. Tho Office of Oio Company has boon romovod to 14, ScherfFs Buildings, Fort-street, Auckland. J, McLEOD, Chairman of Directors. Fobruary 22, ISBI. Skipping. jS^A' r- rpilE NEW ZEALAND /4^§«fffl J-• SHIPPING COM lfgK{Bls£SajS/<" FANY'S LINE. S.S. RUAPEHU FROM LONDON. Tho abovo vessel having arrived and roportod at Customs, Consignees aro requested to pass entries and romove their Goods without delay, in forms of bills of lading. Cargo impeding tho discharge of tho vessel will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (limited). Agents. Auckland, Fobruary 23,1881. "darquentinT; sJg&fyk'A JL> ADELAIDE, Fkom Sydney. -i^^^^^p»NOTlCE TO CONSIGNEES. Consignees aro requested to pass entries, prcsont bil:s of lading, pay freight, and obtain dalivory orders. All goods impodlng ship's dis chargo will bo stored at Consignees' risk and expense. _J • G. S. JAKINS, Agent. XJIOR WAITARA.—The s.s. DOUGLAS X) will leave Onohunga Wharf as abovo (weather and other circumstances permitting) on THURSDAY, Fob. 28, at 10 a.m.—Northern Steamship Company, Agents, Auckland ; or, A. 13arne3, Onehuuga. FOR WAITARA.—The s.s. ARGYLE will loavo tho Onohunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) on FRIDAY, February 29. at 1 p.m.—Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auckland ; or, A. Barnes, Onelmnga. Corporation Notices. fi IT V OF AUCKLAND. FIFTY LAMP HEADS. Tho City Council will receive Tenders until 3 p m. of THURSDAY, February 28, for abovo, in terms of specifications to be viewed at tho Office of tho City Engineer, Council Chambers, High-street. The Council do not bind them selves to accept any tender. Tenders to bo endorsed " For Lamp Heads." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, February 22,1881. 380 Challenge iMllALLENGE.—Seeing that W. Murphy \_J has Challenged me to a Glove Contest, I hereby accept the same, and will meet him at tlieNcvadaHotelatßo'clockonFßlDAYNight, February 2!) th, to mako the match.—T. Hogan. Tenders mO BUILDERS Tondcrs will be receivod by the undersigned until noon of THURSDAY, March G, for Erec tion of Residence at Surrey Hills. Plans, etc., attur Ofllces. Queen-street. P. HEKAPATH & SON. Architect?. 0 BUILDERS.—Teuders will be re ceived until NOON of SATURDAY, tho Sth instant, for the Erection of a Honse and Stabling at Patirangi. Waikato. Plans, &c, at Mr Edwards Store, Ohaupo, and No. 8, South British Buildings.—Edmund Bell, Architect. TENDERS willbe received until March 3rd for the Erection of a Cottage in Pon sonbXf— g. DJDy, Spring-street. Alma Placo. Continued on First Pago



Business Notices. YOU CANNOT do bettor*than try the Notod IBs Cd Trousers to measure.—J. Williams, Tailor. Victoria-street. LICENSING ELECTION.—What's your opinion? Whatever it may bo on thia question, there can't be two opinions that tho Men's Tweed Trousers, at 4s lid; Tweed Coats, 7s Ud ; Tweed Suits, ISs 9d, now selling at J. Rcndell's, Brighton House, top of Grey-street, are really good value for the money. NE GUINEA (21s.)—Guineas are very useful, but they are only worth 21b. The Men's Dark Check Tweed Suits to bo had at J. Rendelljs Brighton House, top of Grey-sUcet, for 21s, are worth a guinea and a-half. rnHOUSANDS !—Some advertisers seem JL very fond of big figures. A modest man has very little chance. It's a fact, however, that I have over 900 yards of good, useful Dress Lawn Hollands: 12 yards for 2s Hid, or 3d yd.— J. Rendell, top of Grcy-streot. TUST RECEIVED, ox Tongariro, a Stock it of Artists' Materials J. LEECH, Short land-Btrec> ■ -VrOTICE.—MRS KNIGHT, Lack and -LX Cunr-iix Dresser, Pjsxeil, begs to inform her Customers that she has REMOVED to Brighton Road, Parnell, where she will carry on her business as usual, thanking them for past favours. TT A\YH IA. "KA WHI A. NIL DESPERANDUM RESTAURANT. Meals Is. L. K. VAIL — Proprietor — L. X, VAIL. Land and General Commission Agent. . REMISES COMING DOWN! Premises Coming Down! Premises Coming Down I—Great Cloaring Sale I Groat Clearing Sale! Great Clearing Salc!-At W. HARTS, Wkll-Eblky-btrkkt (opposite St. Matthew's Church). A Great Clearing Sale of Iron Bed steads, all sizes and patterns, single and double; Bedding of all descriptions; Spring Mattrasses, Hair do., Wool Flock do., Flax do.; Feather Beds. &c, Sc. All Goods guaranteed. 500 Dining-room Chairs cheap Call early. DEAD! TT>EAD! "OEAD!



JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING IN EVERY BUSINESS IS THE KEYSTONE OK SUCCESS!. Merchants, Tradesmen, and those in business are informed that the New Zealand and Inter colonial News and Advertising Agency is now established in thoso Commodious and conveni ently situated premises, No. 18, Shortland-street, a few doors from the General Post-office. Tho Agency is prepared to take advertisements for all papers In New Zealand and tho Australian Colonies ; also, for all the loading journals in every part of tho world. The Agency has tho sole right to issue the theatrical paper known as the ENTR'ACTE in the Opera House and Thoatro Royal. The Manager of the Agency having been ap pointed Agent and Correspondent for leading journals in all parts of tho Australasian Colo nies, and being in receipt of Exchanges, has opened a well-lighted and commodious Reading Room fcr the convonionco of his clients. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS & ADVERTISING AGENCY, NO. 18, SIIORI LAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. pOME AND HEAR THEM SING ! GREAT EXHIBITION CANARIES AND lIOMIi BIRDS. ' Tho greatest and finest lot of Hartz Mountain Canaries ever imported into New Zealand, Exhibited, and for sale at MR COCHRANE'S AUCTION ROOMS, 186, QUKEN-STREKT. GREAT DISPLAY OF ABOUT THREE HUNDRED BIRDS TO PICK FROM. Ail Splendid Songsters. Don't lose your chance. Inspection invited. Admission free. Only till Saturday in MR COCHRANE'S AUCTION ROOMS, 185, QUEEN-STHEKT T>ONSONBY VINEYARD GRAPES. GRAPES. GRAPES. Wholesale and Retail. THOMAS STEADMAN & CO., Seed Merchants, Next to Mr Wiseman's, Quecn-Btrcet OO VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK (Su« LAND (Bix doors from Alncrt-st. T. E.~CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAHi PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials boo Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87, and post freo on application. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments XN GRA 11 AND CO., ENGINEKKSJ AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning, Piss Screwing, &c, &c. All WOODWORK in Connection with Machinery Madk. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Aqknts for All Descriptions of AMERICAN MACHINERY. , Lubricating Oils, &<j. Office and Works: OORNEE OP VICTORIA AND COBDEd-STREETS.



Medical. Tv E, MACMULLEN CAN BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESIDENCE. PONSONBY ROAD, from II.SO a.ni. to 1 o'clock, and from 6,30 to 7.30 p.m. Telephone to House, No. 188. DR. W I L X I N S, CONSULTING SURGEON, Is at his Surgery for genorol Practice: . Mornings—lo untill2 o'clock Evening—7.3o until 8.30. Afternoons more OBpccially for Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases. CONSULTING ROOMS: Corner Queen-street and West Quoen-street, opposite South British Insurance Buildings, . Auckland. T) R. STALKER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, burleigh-street, kyber pass road. Consoltinq Rooms: mr edson's, chemist, queen-street, Two to Four o'clock, afternoon. EALANDIA BOUQUET, THE NATIONAL PERFUME. The Swoetest and most Enduring Handker chief Perfumo of the day. It has been beforo the (Jew Zoaland and Australian Public for many roars with unprecedented success. Manufactured by SHARLAND & CO., Auckland. ! pRAPE JUICE SALINE. This Saline forms a sparkling drought equal to any natural or artificial water, which renders it especially valuable to travellers in warm climates. It relieves Headache and Siokness, allays Fobrilo Symptoms, and affords immediate relief in all simple Dorangumonts of Stomach. It will bo found exceedingly valuable in Purifying the Blood and Cooling the System, and thus preventing thoso unpleasant Eruptions and Pimples so common to many at tho change of tho seasons. In Bottles, stoppered and cased 2a 6d.-F. C. SHARLAND, Apothecaries Hall. ECOX AND SON, • DENTAL SURGEONS, WYNDIIAM-BTBEET, Bou to inform their Patients (for whoso confi dence and patronage they tender hearty thanks) that they have taken more Central Rooms over Goodson's Arcade, Queen-street (first floor.new premises of the Australian Mutual Provident Society), where they may be Consulted on ana after Monday. January 2 O E M S. All children suffer from them. If suspeoted, ask for the Certain '^ure, SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, .^packet Apothecaries' Hall, opposite Postofllce p(O TO C, W. GOODSON'S London \JC Arcadk for Marshall's Pure Homoeo pathic Medicines, 9s per dozen, Is per bottle. Internal and External. EGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—The best and most rcliablo in the market In gerforated canisters. Price. Is Od. —F. C. harland, Apothecaries' Hall. DR. ARNOLD'S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL;PILLS.-Tlie most popular medicino of the day. Price, 2s (id a box.—Colo nial Agent t. C. Sharland, opposite the Poat offlce. . T> OSELINE for the HAlß.—This elo- XV/ gant preparation completely eclipses every article of a similar kind now before the public.—Price, lsGd a bottle.—Soarland, Apothecaries' Ha 1. KATS! RATS! RATS!—Us' SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTS' Rats eat it greedily, and dio; no smell. Price. One Shilling a Bottle.: F. C. SHARLAND opposite Post-office rHOOTHACHE CURE — Instantaneous X Relief-ODONTALGIC.-ls per bottlo.- F. C. SHARLAND (opposite Post-office). Money. TO AAATO LEND on Queen LiWiiVVU street Freehold at 7 per cent ; 'also smaller sums on town security.—C. Williamson. Estato Agent, High-street. T ~1 f\ T0 £10,000 LENT on Building JLjJLIr Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for sale on 4th page Six pet cent allowed on money deposited for investment— C. Williamson. Land. Estate, and Financial Avon land Valuer Hlgh-etreot, Aucklaad ,



Personal. WILL the Secretary of the "Hope of Auckland Good Templar Lodge" ojiigo by calling on tho Librarian of iho Young Men's Christian Association J Letter lor you. HE PERSON who rook by mistake a Mackintosh from the s.s. ' Wnitaki on Mon day. 25th instant, is requested to leave it at the office of the Company. ANTED, Mr 11. KlUl'l'MEK to call at the Victoria Ho:ci: WANTED, W. 1!. Johnston, Carpen ter (formerly of Wclllnatnn), to send address to F. J. Preston, Wellington. Im portant. ATRIMONY. — A Gentleman with means wishes to Correspond with a Laily with a little means (from :>.i to Hi): widow not objected to; Protestant preferred. — Address "Slading," Star olllce. Lost and Fonntf. LOST, 9s 8d worth of Stamps.—Finder ' apply Star olUue. LOST, between Wttitomata-strect ir«d" St. Mary's Road, an Old Hold lironch, coloured stones and pendant attached.--Howard ill Mr Aley's, Grocer, St. Mary's Road. LOST, on Sunday last, 1 Yellow-colour Cock Canary.—Anyone returning- the same to W. L. Prime, Grocer, Newton, will bo re warded. _^_ L~ OST, Gold Enamelled Locket (melon shaped; ribbon attached) between Devon port Wharf and Parnell.-Sa reward on bring ing to this ofllcc or Johnson's Uakery. I'arnoli. OST, an Irish Setter Dog, registered.— Finder will be rewarded on bringing it to my House—H. llitcl'.cns. Any person detaining same will be prosecuted. ■t AS. REWARD. —"Lost, on Tuesday I_\T evening, in Qiioen-strcct, a Pocket book.— Keward will be p-iid to anyone leaving same with H. T. Kdgcr, Native Land Court. Ecclesiastical. CJT. MATTHEW'S CHURCH—To-night, ►O Ash Wednesday, 7.l!0. On the Sunday Evenings (G. 30) during Ix'iit, special course of Lectures by Incumbent, "The Lord's Prayer, tho Prayer of Prayers." SALVATION ARMY.—Tho Auckland O Aggressivcs will hold a Salvation Mooting in Public Hall, Onplmnga, on Thursday, February 28th, at 7.30 n m.—Captain Graham in Command. ISoard amd Residence /COMFORTABLE Hoard and Lodgings VV for two respectable Mechanics.— Apply Star office. BOARD and Residence for two roajjudt-^ able Men, with bath-room.—Apply at Mrs Komble's, Viuccnt-slrcct, (two doors above Dr. Macdonald'p)-South. BOARD and Residence for a Lady, prin piilly as a Companion: no other boarders ' and no children.—Address "F.J.," Stak olllce. PRIVATE Board and Rcsidonce for Single Gentleman, near Post-office; Rood ath; If .'permanent, 18s for week.—Apply W. ). Dallen, Confectioner, Queen-street. tTi OVER N 0 R BROWNE HOTEL, xx hobso;n t-street. Board and Lodging 203 per Week Single Room .. .. 25a per Week Art Union.



<H.H.;• SMITHS OLZJCP I CDB k^AUCKLA^Oy CJECURK SOME SH ARES, i 3in . . lIERBKRT 11. SMITH'S GRAND ART UNION OK PANORAMA £iSO--Valucd at-filso , Consisting of Di-Unlal Lantern and neavly 1000 Views, with all appliances for exhibiting in a largo hall or drawing-room. Also will be given OWsSiVEN KCLTPSK COTTAGE STOVES, Valued at £50. I SHARKS 1 j S. ONE SHILLING. IS. :<v —— = 3 Prospectus. X>ROSPECTUS OF EXCELSIOR A BATTERY CO., WAIOIIONGOMAI. ■ . CAPITAL: £5,010, inFivk Thousand Shares op £l Each. Provisional Directors : Mr J. Newman Hn Josemi Stacby MrF. SIIERKK Mil PKI'KK FKUGU6ON Mr J. R. Randhuson Mil W. K. Davis. It is proposed to form a Company, consisting of Five Thousand Sliare3 of 20s Each, for tho purpose of Erecting a Battery of 20 Head Stampers and 10 Berdans (to bo enlarged if circumstances demand). The position of Bat tery will be at foot of Butler's Spur, upon lha site lately hold by Mr Bullock, which is only about 1} chains from bottom of Butler's Spur. Tlie Water Race site has already been secured", and the Engineer estimates its force ample for driving 10 Btampcrs v'tliero being JUG feet fall), and the Battery site is cleared, anrl it only ro mains now to accept lenders for li:- work (as specifications are already prepaioC), and so complete tho work at the earliest possible moment. Tho capital (£5,000) is considered sufficient to erect 10 head, but it is deemed advisable only to erect 20 head for the present. The shares to bo paid as follow:—2s Gd on application, 2s Cd on allotment, and 2b Cd on Ist May, aitd 2s Gd Ist June, i ' The claims in the immediate vicinity to bo benefltled most materially are Phcenix, Lucky Hit, VVaiorongomai, In verms s, &c.,and it is con fidently anticipated tnat the field will bo materiallyodvanced by theereotion of the abovo Battery. Tho cost of the 20 Stampers and 10 Berdans is estimated at £2,500, wbioh will includo tho erec- , tion of battery house, placing machinery in position, and the completion of water race. Applications will be received by the Members of tho Auckland Brokers' Association, or Mr Peter Ferguson, of Waiorongomai, any time up till FRIDAY, tho 29th inst. F. A. WHITE, ' Secretary pro tern. -..''■■. Auctions. JOHN LEYDON. J • [EDWARD LEYDON. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. JOHN &E. LEYDON will sell at tho : — Central Commercial Sale Rooms, Quoon- ' street, GO cases Apples 300 Volumes Novels •.;. . ~ ,'■ Without Reserve. JOHN LEYDON.] [EDWARD LHYDOtf, TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock.: . XOHff&E. LEYDON liavn received, in- ' V structlons from tho Official Assignee, to soil at tho Central Commercial Sale Rooms, Queen-street— A quantity of Household Furniture, consist -1 ing of Beds, Bedding, Chairs", Dressing i Tables, Blankots, Sheets, Counlcrnoncg Oilcloth, Matting, &c, &c. " ! THURSDAY, 2 o'clock p.m. ~ , PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.:?* 7 The Property of a Gentleman leaving Auck land ; removed from the Suburbs to Arthur's Mart for Convenience of Sale, R. ARTHUR . , , ..... WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Qucon-strcet (Furniture Department), 8 to-morrow, at 2 o'clock p.m.i 1 A WELL-ASSORTED LOT OF HOUSE '• OLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, IN 8 GOOD OKD.BR—Piano, Brussols Carpot, Fon "• der and Irons, Superior Sewing Maohino, 1 a Pofr Goldsmith Rolling Mills, Hearthrugs '< Mate, Matting, Suites, Chosts Drawers, Mangle. 8 CheiTonicrs, Moat Safes, Couches, Chairs, Oval 0 Inlaid Tables, Fancy Tables. Pictures, Bent wood Chairs, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Wash . stands. Toilet Tables, Pier Glasses, Toilet Set? Crackorywarr, glassware, Spring and Hair > Maltrasses, Wardrobe, Bookcase, Carpentoi'i Tools, Photographer's Fixtures, Model Yacht Stovos, Brackets. Whatnots, Bicycle, Guns! - Commodes, Blankets, Sheeting, Quilts, Mat .) trasses, Palliiissos, Pillows, Pots and Vans r Boilers, Kettles, &c. ' * Also, on Account of Whom it May Concern— t 1 Piano, by'Owon, Stodart and Co^; 1 Largo 1 Galvanic Battery. in goon order; 0 Military Overcoats., suitable for cabmen. W. S. COCHRANKI [JAS. DACP.B FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2D. ' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. « UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE, j- __^ '" nnHE Subscribcrg will sell by auction, at'/ JL their rooms, Queen-street, on Friday c February 29, at 11 o'clock, ? HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Iron Bedsteads, Feather Bed and Pillows - Palliasses, Mattrasses, Washstands and L Ware, Mirrors, Carpels, Matting, Couches ir Chairs, Tables, Curtains, Pictures, Chests o- Drawers, Rocking Chairs. Iron Cots it- Kerosine Stove, Lamps, Sewing Machines. 'I pairs Handsome Vases, Counter Urn - Cutlery, Plated ware, Spring Mattress c" etc. ' D. UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE - K^, Bottle ■Rack, Boxes Clathing, &c. J' SAMUEL COCHItANE & SON, ■ ■ Auctionecra. MONDAY, 3n» MARCH, ISSL !! . .UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. - OATi3 AND HAY AT EAST TAMAKI. _ D. F. EVANS n |_| AS received instructions to sell by cr XX public auction, on the premi-eg. Park C. Farm, i car Hampton Court. East Tamaki under Distraint for R-nt, on Monday, the 3rd - March, 1881, at 11 o'clock, )6 £20 sacks this Bcason's Oats, containinff 88Q "f , bushels (more or less) „ 2 stacks (about 10 tons) Now Oaten Hay ■Jjj 1 stack Oaten Straw (about 25 tons) *il D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer, lal ■■ ' ' Continued on Fourth Page, a ' .'■ ' .■■.'.'..'■ -' :,' ' '~:>■'"..,..;./ 'imiM