SPORTING NEWS.

The V.R.C. Autumn Meeting.

Martini-Henry Again Victorious.

[beuter's telegram.]

Melbourne, Saturday, The first day's racing of the Victoria Racing Club's Autumn Meeting took place to-day at Flemington. The principal events re> suited as follows :--

The St. Leoer Stakes, a sweepstakes of 25sova. each, sft., with 300 added. For 3yrs. Old—colts, Bst lOlbs; fillies, Sst 71bs. The second horse to receive 50sovs., and the third 25sovs. out of the stake. One mile and three-quarters and 132 yards, (135 subs.) Hon. J. White's br c Martini-Henry, by Musket—Sylvia, Bst lOlbs (T. Hales)... 1 Mr W. Branch's br c Off Colour, by Kin» Cole—The Gem, Bst lOlbs ... ,„ 2 Mr A. F. Smart's br c Archie, by Ra pidity—Eugenic, Bst lOlbs 3

Wheatmeatand Sardiusalsoran. Martini- Henry led past the stand the first time round, and at the river turn had increased his advantage to six lengths, Off Colour being his nearest attendant. Entering tho straight, the son of Musket was still in command of affairs, and eventually cantered home hard held in front of hia opponents. Time, 3mins. 24^secs.

Newmarket Handicap, a handicap sweep stakes of 2flsovs. each, with 300 added. For 3 years old and upwards, The second horse to receive 50sovs., and the third 20sovs. out of the stakes. Three-quarters of a mile. (90 subs.)

Mr J. O. Inglis's b h Malua, 4yrs, by St. Albans—Edella, Bst 71bs 1 Mr D. S. Wallace's b c Le Grand, 3yrs, by Epigram—Legend, Bst lOlbs ... 2 Mr J. Whittinghatn's br c Claptrap, 4yr3, by Tim Whiillor—Talkative, 7st 12Ibs a

Segenhoe and Malua led at the tan cross ing, with Olga, Victress, and Lord Wit ton next. At the straight Claptrap and Le Grand emerged from the crowd, and getting past Segenhoe, who was running in Becond place, endeavoured to get on terms with Malua. Tho son of St. Albans, however, stove off their repeated chal lenges, and came in an easy winner by v neck in front of Le Grand. Time, lmin. 15isecs.

New Zealand Cup Nominations.

The following nominations were received on Saturday night for the New Zealand Cup, run in November next: — Mischief, En Avant colt, Grip, Koran, Sir Bedevere, Ike, Spinak«r, Trenton, Carlton, Marion, Wilina, Siesta, Helena, Dime, Holderness, Leodo gran, Leopold, Nonpariel, Krupp, Take miss, Princess Royal, Leonora, Escopeta, Tegrina, Reveller, Gold Coast, Tale Bearer, Charmer, Fusilier, Taiaroa, Captain Webster, Hazard, Tasman, Rubina, Jonnny Faulkner, Trumpeter, Theuge, Wave filly, Digby Grand, Ugly Buck, Welcome Jack, lngomar, Armourer, Turquoiee, Salvage, Otupapa, Tim Whifiler, Hippodamia, Van guard, Cheviot, Nonsense, Oudeis, Liver pool, Escatos, Lady Emma, Lady Evelyn, Gorton, Matanaka, Maori, Poet, Minerva, The Jilt, Becky Flat, Nelson, Wapiti, Sou', wester, Mataku, July, Watersprite colt, Necklace.

ROWING ASSOCIATION REGATTA.

Thb next regatta of tho Auckland Rowing Association is to take place on the afternoon of Saturday next. Tho s.s. Wellington has been kindly lent by tho Northern Steamship Company, and will act as flagship for tho occasion. Captain J. McKenzio is starter, Mr M. Niccol judge, and Mr J. M. Brigham umpire. The following are the entries received:—

Maidbns.—North Shore R.C.: W. Wyn yard, W. Swinnerton, R. Woods, A. Logan. Waitemata Boating Club: E. Moore, F. Rackstraw, D. Slade, W. Wait. Ponsonby R.C.: M. Keefe, C. Hewson, J. McKay R. Witt. *'

Senior Amateurs.—North Shore 8.C.: E. W. Burgess, G. Wynyard, F. Duder, W. Greenwood. Ponsonby 11. C.: G. E. Smith, G. Nicholson, C. G. Leatham, D. Miller. Wnitemata Boating Club: F. Finlay, W, J. McDonnell, R. Mooro, G. Gapes. Senior Bona Fide.—North Shore R.C. i E. W. Burgess, S. McGechie, C. A. Burgess, A. Burgess. Ponsonby R.C.: H. D. Morpeth, B. Nicholson, J. E. Cooke, W. R. Gowdie.

Junior Amateurs.—North Shore R.C. ; R.Logan, T. Landers, W. Slattery, A.Logan. Waitemata Beating Club: E. Moore, W, Pritcbard, 11. Slade, W. G. Smith. Pon« sonby R.C. : H. D. Alorpeth, M. Keefe, J, Currie, W, R. Gowdie. . '

Scullers.— T. J. Farquhar (Waitemata Boating Club), E. Bailey (North Shore, Rowing Club).

Jckior Bona Fide.—Auckland R.C.: J, Baker, E. E. Isaacs, A. W. Gould, R. Biggs. Ponsonby R.C. : \V. White, G. McKay, A, Culpan, W. Witt, Maiden Seniors.—North Shore R.C.: J. Webster, A. Buchanan, J. James, S. Yon. Stunner. Ponsonby R.C.: H. D. Morpeth, J. Currie, W. R. Gowdio. J. E. Cooke.

MINING NEWS.

[FROM THE "COROMANDBI, MAIL."]

Tokatka.— The No. 7 level is still going through exceedingly hard ground, making progress very slow, although every foot now is bringing them nearer to tho big reef, and a few months at the outside will see the goal. After many years of constant' and most expensive work—probably no othef tunnel in the colony has cost any one com* pany anything like as much, and, presum ing the reef naving been cut, it is to be hoped the company will thoroughly test its value beforo pronouncing it worthless, as so many companies did in tho eniiy days at the Thames, when they put in expensive drives, cut the reef, and abandoned tho whole, because they did not happen to strike gold at the lirst, though in some cases others who came after found the reef of great value by working on it. The stopea are still very poor, a littlo gold being got under the van tunnel.

Our Athlete's Verdict.

BICYCLING.

John Rolfe, Esq., champion bicycllst'of Eng land and Australia, who at presont Is oprn to run a long-distance raco with, any bioyollst for tlie championship of tho world, glveß hia per eonal experience of tho valuablo properties of St. Jacob's Oil, as used by him in his recont contest with Jno. Watson for the championship ot Australia 263, Elizabeth-street North, Melbourne, Victoria, 23rd November, 1883. To the Editor Auckland Evening Stab. Doar Sir,—l desire to add my cheerful endorse ment of tho good effects I have at all times re ceived from tho use of St. Jacob's Oil when in aotivo training and raoing. During my recent 6 days' contost h3ld in tho Melbourne Exhibi tion Building for £500 and tho championship of the Australian and adjacent colonieß, it was my boon companion. I continually used it before and after each day's performance, and the re- BUlta eimplj astonished mo. After riding for 8 consecutive hours each day, viz., from half-past 2 until half-past 10, my limbs would becoma soro and Btiff from over-exertion, but after beine well-rubbed with the oil all nvuaoular pain immediately vanished and I folt as fresh as ovor. As proof posit ive.after tho eontcst was over, I rode 10J miles against time bof ore a pub lic audienco and accomplished it in 6 hours 11 minutes JSJ seconds. Another application of St. Jacob's Oil was mado, and it removed all feel ings of fatigue and I felt perfectly fit for another race. Am positive it aided me to win tho match, and I shall never ontcr a similar contest without a bicycle and St, Jacob's Oil. I strongly advise all " wheelmen " and other athlotea to givo it a trial, and foel fully con vinced their experiences will compare favour ably with my own. I remain, dear Sir, Yours truly, Johnßolfb. CRICKET. DAVID SCOTT, Esq., of tho firm of Messrs Boylo and Scott, Cricket and Football Dopot, Melbourne, Victoria.—" St Jacob's Oil re lieved mo at onoe of pain. I commend it to all footballers and cricketers." AQUATICS. EDWARD TRICKETT, Esq., one of the world's greatest oarsmen.—" I have found St. Jacob s Oil a suro and certain cure."

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY, MARCH b, 1884.

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/ Auctions. r, S. COOJIKANE.] [JAS. BAOBB. TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MARCH 4. JRAWING-UOOM SUITES, WALNUT TABLES, BUHL CABINET, BOOK CASE, DINING TABLE, BRUSSELS CARPETS, PIANOFORTE, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, VALUABLE BREECH-LOADING GUN. TtHE Subscribers will sell, at their JL Rooms, Queenstroet, on Tuesday, Ith ktarch, at 11 o'clock, A vory handsome Walnut Drawing-room Buitc 9 pieces, in Cretonne, with Curtains to match; Walnut Pianoforte, by Broad woed; Black - and - Gold Drawing-room Suite, 9pieces; valuable Cabinet, black, inlaid with Buhl-work; Walnut Oyal Table Brussels Carpets. Marble Clocks, Klmu Book Caso, Fenders and Irons, Oak Dining Table. Cune Easy Chairs, Cano Lounge, Walnut Whatnot, Mahogany Cheffunicr, Linoleum, Curtain Poles, choice Dresden figures, Vases, and Orna ments; Set Tortoise-shell Trays; Shells, (Juries, Oak Hall Hatstand. Cedar Cabinet, Itedroom Suite, consisting of Bedstead, Ghost Drawers, four Chairs, Table, and Washstand. Toilet (China) Set; Kitchen Utensils, Stable Requisites, etc. Also, at 12 o'clock, A valuablo Brfccch-loading Double-barrel Gun. by Reilly & Co., London, with case und fittings complete. Tho above Choice Furniture, the property of i gentleman leaving tho colony, ia of a very ruperlor class to that usually to be obtained, nd being nearly new is in first-rate condition. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. V. 8. COCHKANEJ [JAS, DAOBB MONDAY, MARCH 10. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. )WBLLING HOUSE AND COTTAGH, NEWTON ROAD. COTTAGES AND ALLOTMENTS AT MELROSE, NORTH SHORE. rHE Subscribers will Sell by Auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, Oth lßßtant, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENTS 46 and 47, Sub-lot 5, Section 7, having a frontage of 60 feet to Nowton Rood, and having erected thereon a substantial and well-built RESIDENCE, known as "Shirley Villa," containing Eight Rooma, and a COTTAGE contain ing Fonr Rooms, known as "I^amington VQla;" good Well, Tanks, etc A New COTTAGE of Six Rooms, with Out buildings, Tanks, Grates, erected on LOT 57, Melrose, North Shore, having a front age to Flagstaff Rood of 56 feet by ISO feet. ALLOTMENT 58. adjoining the above, 60 feet by 150 feet A New COTTAGE of Five Rooms, fitted with Grates, Tanks, etc, with ALLOT MENT 41 x 120 feet fronting St. Ann streot, off Victoria Road. ALLOTMENT adjoining the above, 10x120 feet. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANB 4 BON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, At Noon. ; To Close Conhigumests. R. C. GREENWOOD fTiTILL Sell at his mart, 129, Queen. VV street, on Tuesday. 4th Narca. ai aootv, i .'lose consignments, 2 cases Dresden China 1 cose Shell-work, in glass shade* 3 case J Framed Oleographs, Uhromo-liUio graphE. Photographs, and other pioturau 1 Bicycle, quite new Lawn Tennis Rako3 Law Books Kncycloptedla Medicine Cheat Horse Brushes, So., &.0., &o. FRIDAY, MARCH 7, At 12 o'clock. AT S I B B I N'S MART, LOWER QUEBX-BTREET. rHE Subscriber has been instructed to sell by auction to the highest and best itddcr, 5 TON'S GALVANISED BARBED WIRE, SOUND AND GOOD. m ported direct from New York; last lot fotched £JS per ton. Cash. To close Consignment this will beoffijred at an Inset price of £16 per ton, in one or more lots, t has been tested by recent purchasers and ap >roved of. Also, 40 Kogs Staples for do 50 Bundles Fencing Standards i lft) Colls Wire Netting, SO x 1| inches, 17 gauge To Close on Account. ( GEORGE SIBBIN. .... Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 6. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. 'ÜBLIC AUCTION AT THE RESI DENCE OF THE LATE DR. GOLDSBRO' MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. D. F. EVANS, ETAS received instructions from the i Executrix of the late Dr. Goldsbro' to ell by Public Auction, on Thursday, March 6. SSI, at noon, i. ALL THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS OF THE LATE DR. GOLDSBRO1. P-RTHER 1-ARTICULAR3 IN PCTURE ISStfE. D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. MONDAY, MARCH 10. By Order of the Mortgaged. [OUBE AND ALLOTMENT, SUMMER-STREET (formbrlt spring-street), P0N50N8Y..;..,., W. DOWDEN lAS .received instructions to sell by auttion, at the Exchange Mart, If.l, ueen-Btroet, at noon, On Monday, March 10, SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, well finished) ve ndoh on two sides; gas laid on, water pipes iw laid on through tho street. Allotment, 99 feet by lip feet. FRIDAY, MARCH 14. CITY OF AUCKLAND. [NETEEN WOODEN BUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL, viz.— POSSONBY ROAD. TE COTTARS, IRON ROOF t. VERANDAH COTTAGB. jioi'etopk-rtrbet. knfr siiop (roxsonbt road) ib cottage ib'cottars (back from street) vs large hol7Bks (towards howb-st.). sprt's lane (off hopetocn-street). iree cottages ;k cottage (at corner). , . , kabangauape road i (back from road). vo cottacikß ;b ihon lit'itmsG ox five tenements. (i. W. BINNEY FAS received instructiong from the City Council to sell by auction, on Friday, aroh 14. at 11.30 a.m., on tho ground (section >. Ponsonby and K&rangahapo K<nd. Hope mn-atrcot. &c, &c, 19 WOOD KM HOUSES, from 2 to 8 rooms, asabovß, for removal. Terms—Cash on fall ot the hammer. 239 I AT AN EARLY DATE, LAND. LAND. LAND. MESSRS E. & A. ISAACS lAVE received instructions from the Tru»te<s in the Estate of E. Downing nd Co. to Sell ty Auction, at an early date, All lluit FREEHOLD and LEASEHOLD 'ESTATE known as OATLANDS, situ ated in the Northern Wairoa, and adjoin ing tho Union Steam Sash and Door Company's Mills, ARATAPU. For further particulars apply to E; & A. ISAACS, . \ Merc,mnl3 and Auctioneers. ■; ~;; oukhAm yards. ESALE, at the Durham Yardl, every Tnaflay, at» . . 3, J. TAI4OW, WOOLi and aiONR UVXTEIL & SOLAS, i .



ALFRED BVCKLAND. TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, AXD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5. IMPORTANT SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BUGGIES, HORSES, AND STOCK THE undersigned has received instrue tions from the Executors in the Estate o the late R. J. Taylor, Esq., to soil, at his lati residence, Glendowio, Tamaki West, on Tufts day, March 4, THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE STOCK Consisting of— 1000 Well-bred Leicester Ewes 700 Lambs 9 Horses, among which may bo mentioned tho well-known Steeplechaser Misfor tune, a beautiful jumper, and perfeel lady's hack; Silvorside. first-class lady's hack; quiet Buggy Pony, Toby Farmer's Good Family Horse, being vory staunch and quiet English-built Waggonette Hooded Buggy Open Buggy Harness and Saddlery Pigs and Poultry And on WEDNESDAY. MARCH 5, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of— Very Handsome Drawing-room Suite Piano by Lipp Piano by Collard Dining-room and Bedroom Suites Kitchen..nd Dairy Utensils Garden Tools &c, Sec, &c. Sale to commence each day at 12 o'clock. Conveyance will leave Crowther's Stables ai 10 a.m. sharp on each day of sale. Luncheon provided. Catalogues obtainable from the Auctioneers in a few day a. alfred~buckland. Thursday, march 6. the remuera yards. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday next, 9 Two toothed Grey-faced Rams ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MARCH 6. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday, March 6, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle IS) Head Well-fatted Cattle 700 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs 9 Oroy-faced Rams fALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY. MARCH 6. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, en Thursday next, 9 TWO-TOOTH GREY-FACED RAMS ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1884, AT 11 O'CLOCK. THE undersigned has received instruc tions from K. H. Claude, Eeq., who is leav ing for England, to soil, at his Farm, at Papa toitoi, on Saturday, March 8, at 11 o'clock, the following:— 90 Head Cattle, one to three years 37 Pedigree Lincoln Ewes 1 Pedigree Lincoln Ham 20 Fat Wethers 20 Lambs 5 Heavy Draught Marcs 2 Three-year-old Colts 1 Two-year-old Colt 2 Two-year-old Fillies 1 Yearling Colt J Yearling Filly 3 Foals 1 Boy's Pony (very quiet) l Wood's Twine Reaper and Binder 1 Eureka Mower 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Horse Rake 1 Randall Disc Harrow 2 Flexible Harrows ' 1 Zig-zag Harrow 1 Three-furrow Plough (Dunwoodie) . 1 Two-furrow Plough (Wallace) 1 Single-furrow Plough (Horuuby) 1 Moulding Plough 1 American Waggon and Framo 1 Dray and Framo 1 Spring Cart 1 Cortland Waggon 1 American Backboard Buggy 1 Pony Cart 1 Broadcast Sowing Machine, by Wallace Plough, leading and buggy har ness, boy's saddles, tools, oats, etc., etc. Tho implements are nearly new and all in first rate working ordor. : . LUNCHEON PROVIDED. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auctioneer. /^O]U|NTRY CATTLE SALBS Pokono—Monday, March 17 Drury—Wednesday. March 19 Papekura—Wednesday, March 28 ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 14. THE HAYMARKET. DOWNING'S FARM AT NORTH HEAD, KAIPARA. FOR SALE, at twelve o'clock, on Friday, • March 11, at an upset price of £400, THE FARMAT NORTH HEAD, KAIPARA. ately occupied by Mr E. Downing, containing 171 acres, all fenced, with good dwelling and outbuildings. Farm is in good order, In 'all £1,400 has been oxpended upon it. Stock can bo taken at a valuation. , ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. CJALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, 0 HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND [HOB PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, J7 the Estate of Wm. ptfcLaughlin, Esq., containing about 3,000 acres, in lots of 40 acres and upwards, as may be agreed upon. This property is near the Papatoitoi Station; has been in grass for about 20 years; is well adapted fpi agriculture, and is in good heart for cropping as well as bearing good grass at the present time. Terms: One-third Cash balance can remain at 6 per cent.—Apply t Wm. McLaughlin, Esq.. or ALFRE-D BUCKLAND. . FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and in grass, equally near the Kihikihi and Tc A \va mutu Townships, containing 586 acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. 31 and 35. containing 100 acres, at Whiriwhiri, near Waiuku; substan tially fonced; fronting tho Maoris' road leading to Waikato Heads. FARM at North Head, Kaipara, containing 171 acres; all fenced. There is agood Dwclling houso and Farm Buildings erected on the property, whiqh is mostly in grass. A FARM of 100 acroß, with Cottago in good order; fenced, well -watered, and with other improvements; within two miles of a railway Station. Price required, £100. .'. 1- ALFRED BUCKLAND. \ Auctions. „,. B, lONKS.] l». O. OAKB.] ' |B. D. TONK3. WEDNESDAY; NEXT, AT II O'CLOCK, TRAWL FISHING NET. , . B. TONKS & CO. WILL Sell on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, 200 FATHOM TRAWL NET, 16 fo»t in depth, and with 30 foot bag. Without Reeers'o. B. TONKS] R. O. CARR [b. D. TONKS 1 FRIDAY, MARCH 7, At J 2 o'clock. HENDERSON'S MILL RACES : ■ | (ST. PATRICK'S DAY). GATES, CARDS, & REFRESHMENTS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell, on Friday, March 7, at 12 ; . . .. .. o'clock, THE GATES THE CARDS ~ /.';>; .THE SOLE RIGHT of IIKFRESHMENTS $;;for the racES to. i,%e\i on nth j . March. , ; (



SATURDAY, MARCH », At 12 o'clock. THE undersigned have received inatruc tions to sell oy publio auotion (by order of Registrar of the Supreme Court) at their I Auction Mart, Queen-street, on Saturday, the I eighth day of March next, at noon, ! ALL THAT IMPROVED FARM, contain ing 351a. 3r. 32p., situate near Hamilton East, Waikato, being allotments 178,179, 210, 211. 212. 213 and 2U, and part of 181 of the Parish of Kirikiriioa (now in the occupation of J. B. Whyto, Esq.) and adjoining the Township of Claudelonds. I Th» Form is well and substantially fenced and Z subdivided into suitable Daddocks. The whole (with the exception of a small portion consisting of Valuable Bush) is under gross, or in cultiva tion. There Is a small dwelling-house and out buildings on tho property. Title—Under the Land Transfer Act For further particulars apply to the under signed, where the Conditions of Sale may be seen, B. TONKS AND CO,, Auctioneers, Queen-street, Auckland. B, IOJIKS] B. C. CARB [B. D. TONKS. TUESDAY, MARCH 11. B. TONKS 4 CO. TTAVE received instructions to sell, a. Arney Road, Remuera, on Tuesday, the 11th March, at 11 o'clock, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF MR JOHN MURRAY, Comprising— DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, AND BED-ROOM FURNITURE, and including FIRBT-CLASS PIANOFORTE by Broad wood, Imported direct Very Choice Drawirg • room Ornaments, Vases, Pictures, &o. Dlnnar and Dessert Services, House Linen, Bed Linen, 4c, &<;., &c. At 19 o'Clock. Extension j looded Buggy Valuable Upstanding Carriage Horse Superior lady's Hock Garden-roller, Lawn-mower. &c, &c. &c Catalogues aro now reads. B. YONKS. [11. O. CAIIR. [D. ». lONK/!. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. ELLERSLIE. ELLBRSLIB. ELLERSLIE. TO GENTLEMEN AND OTHERS REQUIRING SUBURBAN VILLA SITES. SUBSTANTIAL CONCRETE RESI DENCE AND EIGHT ACRES OF VOLCANIC LAND. 22 LARGE ALLOTMENTS OF ONE ACRE AND UPWARDS. FIVE ALLOTMENTS, SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. B. TONKS k CO.. TTAVE been instructed to SelL on Wed nesday, March 19, at 12 o'clock noon. The following CHOICE PROPERTIES. situated at ELLERBLIE :— That largo and substantially built CON CRETE RESIDENCE of 13 Rooma, replete with conveniences; admirably situated in the centre of about BIGHT ACRES of Volcanic LAND, suitably Laid Out with Choice Ornamental Trees and Shrubs; also, large commodious Stable and all necessary Outbuildings. Twonty-two largo Allotments, adjoining the above, from one to two and a-half acres of rich volcanio land, laid dews Hi good grass. Fiv.e Allotments near the EUefeUe Hote), suitable for business site. The above properties are all choice bU«h, olose to the Railway Station, and are thus within easy distance ef town, cither by rail or roafl. Plans now ready. Cards to view tho Residence from Auctioneers. B. TONKS.] [K. C. CAB.R.] [B. D. TONES. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, At 12 o'clock. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. The Property of Mr James Mason. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, March 19, at 12 o'clock, . . . THAT PORTION OF ELLERSLIE GAR DENS — the property of Mr James Mason—abutting on tho Ellerslie Rail way Station, cut up into conveniently sized allotments. Some of tho allotments: havo a cottage on them and other build ings. Allotments flagged, Plans ready. Further particulars in a few days. B. TONKS.J [R. O, CABB.] [B, D, TONICS. AT AN EARLY DATE. DEVONPORT. DEVONPORT. DEVONPORT.. DEVONPORT. mHE CHOICE SITES OF DEVON JL PORT will bo Ottered for Sale shortly, being the proporty lately occupied by Mr J. B. Russell, fronting Cheltenham Beach. BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE SITES. BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE SITE 3. Planted throughout with Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Full particulars and plans shortly. B. TONKS 4; CO., Auctioneers -\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE 131 COMPANY <FIRJB AND MARINE). Capital , fIUKKUWO. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £400,000. PnOTECTION from FIRE OB MARINE LOSS Can bk Ekfectbd in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager,



Commission Agents. m. ~j] 1 k o, ACCOUNTANT. BROKER, LAND, KSTATE. AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. BKNNETjI'b CHAMBERS. Of»kbc: WO, Quepu-streot (adjoining Hoffman' Mtirtc Warehouse). BANK INSURANCE TIMBER AND MINING COMPANY'S SHARES BOUGHT AND SOLD. RRNTS AND DEBTS COLLECTED. EXCELLENT SECURITIES FOUND FOR INVESTORS FREE OF CHARGE. qPRC I A T *J P B C I A JLj« . TO MERCHANTS. Goods on Consignment, or otherwise placed. 1 in my hands £or disposal, will receive PROMPT ATTENTION. FOR SALE (Arch nilD-Substantially-buiii 3-roomcd Cottage in capitail ordor; freehold allotment, S3 x 102; well, which cost £30. At pre sent lot to permanent tenant at rental of 6s per week. Title—Land Transfer. Price. £150. FOR SALE (Mt Eden Road).—Two Allot ments, each 10 x 110, in a Splendid Business Position, open for a few days only. FOR SALE (DovonDort)—2 Large Centrally; situated Volcanic Allotments, 17 x 130. Price, £310s per foot. FOR SALE (Mclrosc)—2 Level Allotments, 99 1108 ; capital building Bites. Prico, £2 per foot FOR SALE (Dovonport)—s-roomod Cettage, well built, and just completed; new well, gar den, and all seourc]y_ fenced. A really good Abo, NUMEROUS" ELIGIBLE BUILDING. ' SITES FOR SALE, at various prices. WANTED TO PURCHASE, olther in Pon sonby or Nowton, Freehold Allotment, from £E(t to £120. WANTED, in Ponsonby, a good Freehold Allotment, with opon sea viow; liberal price for good allotment. For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonottes for 1 horse;, they aro in very good order, being noarly new. Also; Good Second-hand Buggies, Binglo or double-ecated at Mnv Prices.—w. Ckowthkij



Iroiiinongery. ! } 'J WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY | | BUILDERS' Do. §d g CARPENTERS' TOOLS 1 « ' ROOFING IRON £ 1 ROOFING FELT | | BAR IRON | : FENCING WIRE . I 1 Dress and Fashion. | ■ — SUPPLIED BY The "LOUIS" is a well- r. y-M a i t/-n TT-mr known make, and con- QMITH & r^AUGHEY sidered by mkny tlie ne tV, V3TXXXJ X , plus ultra of perfection.— Extraot from Myra's IN BLACK AND COLOURS AT LOWEST PRICE?. Journal. I I EVERY YARD STAMPED. THE « LOUIS " FAST VILES Other Makes in Stock, GENOA FACE from Is -Ud. SEND FOII PATTEHNS. VELVETEEN, GUARANTEED. DRAPERS AND SILK MERCERS, Tho "LOUIS" bears a singularly bright, glossy pile, has tho alt'oat of a UI'PEK QUEEN-STREET and Lyons velvet, uud it carries but little weight. NEWMARKET.



Tea Merchants UNSURPASSED IN GENUINE PURITY, UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY AT THE PRICE, ARE THE TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL Is 6d por pound Is 8d por pound Is lOd per pound, 2s Oa por pound 2s 4d por pound 2a lOd por pound THEATRE RGYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. NELSON MOATE & Co. Nelson, Moate * Co.'s drink ouw SPECIALITY PBSBHHBBfc. **r CV^IAM-J I I niiaa No Equal, for True NatHMl . Flavour, V«l i»», mvi, Strcaglk, 11 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 !T /■ 3/-, 3/4, 4/- ? I VMk m»4 Mb. Packata. I HAXiF-CHESTS. BOXES. I "PBES3," 1 "Or. Nalaoa la • ProteHtoaal B_ H| T»« Tactar and Blaaiar." I FN M AWABDBB iwa 1U IN La/ ■ COLD * SILVER MEDALS. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, JJeLSOU, JJoATB& (Jo. Next the New Zealand m HERCHAMTI, Clothmg Factorr. CHRISTCHURCH, OUNEDIN, AUCKLAND* WELLINGTON. { JDCHTS-EVERYVHEIIB.



Jj^M^OillL. 1 LITTLE COLLINS ST., "oucvi ceunDC* y«( Colonial Sank, .' THE CH EYLESMORE* THE SPECIAL "CLUB" attllOllltS «■ Patent Double Drluer.



Hydraulic Lime. | HYDRAULIC LIME I | TRADE MARK | I J.Wtson&C? | 1 AUCKLAND, N.Z. Auckland, 27th NoTombor, 11 'S3. MESSRS J. WILSON & CO., Qiiocn-atrcct, Gentlemen,—Wo liavo used your Limo tW scvenil purposes (including Concrete Sea V, r»U at Mongonui Mill), and liavo been (juite satisl led with same, \olw3 truly, The Auckland Ti m bkk Company, Limited.—W. C. Daldy, Jfi t.. Secretary. PLEASE APPLY FOH CIRCULARS EX--! PLAINING TREATMENT. < Samploa of Concrete on viow at our offlco, and in the Museum, which havo boon over 20 years in tho sea. All tho Mahurangi Limor aro not alike, and none of Wilson's is gonuino without the Trade Mark. /GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE • BOUTHGATB 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND KOOHE LIMB. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floon Cellars, &o. (next to stone flagging leva rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET "m/TAHURANGI HYDRAULIC LIMB. pulham, banna'l'yne & co., customs btkeet, Auckland. Finding wo were unable to meet the increas ing demand for our Limo, we have erected new kilns and grinding machinery, which enable ua now to supply our customers with freshly ground Limo in any quantity, and without delay. Numerous teats having proved our Lime to be socond to none in tho market, we con fidently ask our friends and tho building trade generally for their continued patronage. C, Wood, Managing Partner in Auckland, has always in stock at Customs-streot—lied. White, and Moulded Bricks, Portland Cement, Shell Lime, Sand, Drain and Socket Pipes, Firowood, &c, &c. T> OSELINE for the HAlß.—This elo- X\) gant. preparation completely eclipses every article of a similar kind now before tho public—Price, Is 6d a bottle'.—Shakland, Apothecarips' Hal. i •'



Ironmongery. JB, B L A I X I H, • VICTORIA-STREET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' ft FURNISH INQ IRONMONaERY Direct from Manufacturkm, Has (or Sale, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Tools Kalis, Locks, Hlngei Kitchen Rangoa Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Sia*« Mantelpleoei Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fender* Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Hardwarjb House, 234, QIIKKN-STKKKT, AUCKLAND, J. & J. Dickey HAVE FOR SA'fcE ROWATT'S ANUCAPHIC LAMPH, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICKS, And a Great Variety at CHIMNEYS. RODGERS'B, LOCKWOOD'S, & WIGFALL'3 TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, to,, SRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PHI MBHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, Au> Sises, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENft BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, 4a, HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS, GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, AUi SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, 4 BRASSWARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL. JTIVB PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED 10 CASH PURCHASERS Oa all Saloa amounting to 20s and npwftrdi. tj. & J. Dickey, 234. QUEEN-STREGX.



Tea Merchants. LIQUOR Ted. Co 7 London. Booka Qtven Away. lbs. of Tea Boldi 3.000. 9,000. to Auckland by the Company's Agent, yr. s. collins, Tea Dealer <t Family Qroeer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGBEY S7 REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Optician, &c TF B A 0 0 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK BPKCTACLIC3 AND EYB GLASSES of every description. As Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TKLB SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. AtrmoiS Baromktehb, Thicrmometeiui, BLE6TRIO BEr.La, BATTERIES, AND Fittings. Humectto Electric Machines and Medical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BtNOCUIjAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of those oxcallent Hand and Treadle Machines will ho sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use in Auok land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, SUORTLAND-STREBT. Coachlmihlers, &c. TBTAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY J^\MES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. AUCKLAND Repairs'- of ovory description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs nfc'ulo and rcpoirod. Always onV Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, ntto Ironbark" Shafts andjspokes, Red Gum litolloos, and H obart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Conn IST Orders punctually at tended to COUSINS AND ATKIN, COACH BUILDERS, Elliott aivd Albert-stkeets, Have In Stock— DOubte and Single-seated Buggies. Hooded Phietona, Vis-a-Tis, Waggonettes, Don Carts, Second-hand Phtstona and Baggies. Also, lfaa^i.Thoiißandß Seasoned Finished Spoken, the ■*V Beat Stook in Auckland.



Medical. A R R I V A L OF Signou Otto Hug. TIIK CELEBRATED SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, From Cimis'ccnuKcn. ST. MUNGO CHAMBERS. SIGNOR HUG may be consulted from Mon day, February i, nt his Rooms, Queen-street, opposite the Bank of Now Zealand, and few doors from Shortland-strect. All kinds of Diseasos treated. Herbal reme dies only used. TCTERVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. B. C. West's Nerve and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Fits. Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulneas, Mental Depression, Softening of the lirain resulting 'in insanity, nnd leading W misery, decay, ana death, Premature Old A(?e caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Kach box contains one month's treat ment. 58 a box, or six boxes for 25a, sent by •"''"^GUAKANTE^SIX BOXES To cure any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, we will send tho purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if tho treatment does not effect a ouro, Guarantees issued only by ; J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Qneon-Btreet Auckland. LIVKR COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION ANE QUININE LITER PILLS (without Mer cury), Thk Best Remedy for Biliousness, Stomach Derangement, Flatulence, Pains Between the Shoulders, Bad Appetite , Indigestion, Acidity, Hkadaciik, Heart burn, and all other symptoms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by manj eminent surgeoiiß to bo the safest and mildesi pills for ovcry constitution.—ln Boxes at la ljd 2a 9d, and 4a sd. Sold by Chemiats and Me dicins Vendors throughout the world. Prepared bj Jas. Rorke, London. Specially valuable PUli for residonte abroad and travellers. Sold by KEMPTHORNE. PROSSER & Co. TAPPER'S QUININE AND IRON TONIC rouses and devolopes the nerves energies, enriches tho blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortilios tho digestive organs. Is a speciflo remedy for nouralgia, ague, indigestion, fevers of every kind, chest atl'ections, and in wasting diseases, scrofulous tendencies, &c. Tho whole frame is greatly invigorated by Pepper's Tonic, the mental faculties brightened, the constitution greatly strengthened, and a return to robusl health' certain. Bottles, 32 dosed, Js Gd ; nest size, 11s. Sold by Chemists everywhere, ihe namo of J. Pepper, Bedford laboratory, London. must bo on tho label. There is no Tonic so oertain in effectaa J'epper'a Quinine andiron. It Is strongly recommended to residents in India and tho Colonies, and should always bo kepi ready for use in every case of foyer or febrile condition. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER fc Co. , npARAXACUM AND PODOPHYLLIN. X Prepared only by J. Popper, London This Fluid combination, extracted from mcdi cinal roots, is now used instead of blue pill and calomel for the cure of dyspepsia, biliousness, and all symptoms of congestion of the liver which aro generally pain beneath the shoulders headache, drowsiness, no appetite, furred tonguo, disagreeablo taste in the morning, giddiness, disturbances the stomach, and fee Big of general depression. It seta the sluggisl Uvor in motion, very Blightly acts on the bowels (living a Bonße of health and comfort within 21 Sours. It is tlio safest medicine. Taruxacuir and l'odophyllin is a fluid mado only by J PEPPICK, Bedford Laboratory, Ixmdon, whos name is on every label. UottUm, '-'a Uil and tv M Sold by all Chemists. A most valuable aw< assentlal medicine for India, Australia, luaCape and Colonies generally. Sold by ICKMPTHORNF,. PKOSSWR ft Co. ULI'HOLINE LOTION. '—An Ex tcrnal Means of CURING BKIh DISEASES. There is searoely any ernptioi but will yield to " Sulpholino in a few Anyt and commence to fade away even if it seem paat cure. Ordinary pimpljs. redness, blotches scurf, roughness, vanish as if by magic: while old enduring skin disorders, that have [jlayuei tho'suirerci-s fur years, however dec-ply roote they may be, "Bulpholinc" will successful l attack them. It dest roys ilio aniniali:u!:« whirl cause these un>i;:lilly. irrittiblu, painlul a IV. tions, and nlways produces a clear, linilllij natural condition of the skin. Suliilipbn, Lotion" issold by mostChemlsts. Bottles, is M Mado by J. Pepper and Co., London. Sold by KEMPTHORNE. PROSSKR & Co. Fapcrbangings, &c. T>APBR HANGING B. W. PHILLIPPS 4 SON HAVK UKCKIVED, XX LATB ABBIVILS, 185—P ACK AG E S—lß6 CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONBISTINO OF Now Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-roomi, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DKBIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPKRHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, OUb, Turpt, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & 60N, Uk 97, QuKEN-BTBwrr. i Business Notices. mHE RIVERSDALE MANUPAOTUR ING COMPANY (LIMITED), TANNERS, CURRIERS. GRINDERY AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Have removed to more convenient Promises— 41, GREY-STREET (Next door to Mr. Fowlor, Butchor). Splondld Assortment always on hand (at lowest trado pricos) of Colonial, English and Forolgn Loathors, Grlndory, Shoe Meroory, English and Colonial Saddlers Leathers. Tannery: Wabehouse: avondale. «, grey-street. Tklbphone: No. 95 Secretary: W. S. HAMPSON. HAZARD'S "SIGNAL" GLASS. BINOCULARS fflapfl TEIiESOOPES W. H. HAZAED, Gunmaker and Opttoian, 166 QUEEN STBEET, ATJCEIAKD. OUIUIEY XJILLS TESTATE. APPLICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASK OF UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS On any portion of this Estate WILL NOW UK RKCEIVED By tho wndorsignefl, AT THE OVFIOK, SUOUTLAND-RTRKET. TERMS. One-fifth Cash; balanco within five years, interest seven por cent. Loans for building on lots; Interest, sovon por cent.; can bo repaid by instalments. A. HOAR OMAN, Agont. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LLMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILKT SOAPS, CANDLES. PEANUT, AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILa Boap and Candle Works! Parneix. Oil works: Customs-street West. Warehouse and Offices: Lower ALBKBX STREET. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Delivery taken at their Parnell Works or; Warehouse. QYMONDS-STREET MACHINE-MADE BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, Proprietor, LEADING FEATURES: Cleanliness in Processes and Purity oi Manufacture. Price of Bread 3}d. OALT. SALT. SALT' TO ARRIVE, Ex BRINHILDA AND RANGITIKEI, FROM LONDON: 2400 Bags W. & W. Coarse Salt 1100 Co do Fino do 100 do St. Übe's do POTTER ■& CO., Durham-street,



(Continued jrom Page Two). The Princess's inaugural address to the undei graduates on "Man" follows, but is too lo ig to give here, and the same remark appli' 3 to a song by Lady Blanche on "Abnact Philosophy," which was loudly rede' landed. The students go with the Princ -ss to the lecture hall, and as soon as they ;.re out of sight Hilarion, Florian, and Cyril nake their appearance. They look round curiously: "A woman's college," says Florian; " maddest folly going. What can girls learn within its walls worth know ing?" "Hush, scoffer," replies Hilarion.; "ere you sound your puny thunder, list to their aims and bow your head in wonder." Ho then sings a merry little ditty, of which the following is a verse:— They intend to send a wire To the moon—to the moon ; And they'll set the Thames on lire Very soon—very soon; Then they learn to make silk purses With their rigs—with their rigs From the ears of Lady Circe's . Piggy-wigs—piggy-wigs. And weazels at their slumbers • They trepan—they trepan ; To get sunbeams from cucumbers, They've a plan—they've a plan. They've v firmly rooted notion They can cross the Polar Ocean, And they'll find Perpetual Motion, If ihcy can—if they can. Ciioisua.—These are the phenomena That every pretty doinina Hopes that we shall see At this Universitee. The three youths disguise themselves in feminine academic robes, and are innocently accepted by the Princess as now recruits. Pri.w If, as you say, you wish tojoin our ranks And will subscribe to all our rules, 'tis well. Fi.o. Toallyourruloßwecheerfullyßubscrihc. I'UIX. You say you're noblewomen. Well, you'll find ■ No sham degrees for noblewomen here. A8 for your fellow-studonta, mark me well: There ai c a hundred maidß within these wnUs, All Kooct. all learned, and all beautiful: They itro prepared to love you: will you • • swear To give the fulness of your love to them! Hil. Upon our words and honours, ma'am, w» •• will! PniN. But we go further: will you undertake That you will never marry any man ? Fi.o. Indeed we never will! Prin'. Consider well, You must prefer our maids to all mankind I Ifii- To all mankind we muuh prefer your maids! Very soon some of the girl graduates dis cover the young men's secret, b«t for various reasons they agree to keep it, and all goes well till luncheon time, when Cyril takes too much wine, and sings an up roarious drinking song, with the refrain, "Kiss Me, Kiss Me." The horror-struck Princess at once realises the strangers are men, and calls for her guards, "the daughters of the plough," to arrest them. In her excitement, however, she steps off the bridge into the river, and would be drowned only Hilarion plunges in and brings her safely to land. Despite this act act of heroism, Her Royal Highness still orders the three intruders into durance Vile, but no sooner has she done so than the castle walls are broken in, and Hildebrand, accompanied by Gama's warrior sons, makes his appearance. The King informs Ida briefly that she must choose between marrying Hilarion and losing her three warrior brothers, whom he will certainly harg if she refuses, "and " he adds (for all this i» told in song)— I'm a peppery kind of King Who's indisposed for parleying Is fit, the wit of a bit of a chit, And that's the long and the short of it, The three brothers then parenthetically warblo in dolorous unison : Wo may remark, though nothing can Dismay us. That if you Uiwart this gentleman, He'll slay us. We don't fear death, of course—we're taught To shame it; Hut still upon the whole we thought We'd nams It. (To each other) Yes, yes, better perhaps to nume it. Ida, however, remains unsoftened, and the curtain descends on a tableau in which she hurls dctianco at Hildebrand and his soldiers. The last act is very short. We are in the courtyard of Castle Adamant, where the girl graduates, in glittering golden armour, are tremblingly awaiting Hildebrand's on slaught. Ida endeavours to nerve ker girl warriors for the battle, but the more sho talks tho more cowardiy they grow, and at last one by one they fall away and propose giving in. Fortunately, Gama now arrives with a proposal from Hil debrand that tho dispute shall be settled by a set-to between Hilarion, Cyril, and Florian, and the warrior brothers Arac, Guron, and Scynthiue. He urges tho ac ceptanco of these terms, because, of all things, ho desires to be free again. During bis imprisonment ho has been horribly per secuted. "My stubborn will," he says, "is bent. I daro not face That devilish monarch's black malignity! lie lorturoß mo with torments worse than death, I havon't anything to grumble at! Ho finds out wnat particular meats I love, And gives mo them. Tho very choloest wineß, Tho costliost robos-tho richest rooms are mine: Ho sutlers none to thwart my simplest plun, And gives striot orders none should con tradict me! He's made my life a curao I ( Weeps.) PhsN. My tortured father I Sonci—Gama. Whoue'or I spoke Sarcastic joko Replete with malico spiteful, Tills people mild Politely Bmlled, And voted me delightful! Now when a wight( Sits up all night 111-natured jokes devising, And all his wileß Aro met with smiles, It'B hard, there's no disguising I Oh, don't tho days soein lank and long When all goes right and nothing goes wrong, And isn't your life oxtromely flat With nothing whatovor to grumble at? When German bands From musio stands Played Wagnor lmpor/eeflf— 1 bado thorn go— Thoy didn't Bay no. But off thoy wont directly I Tho organ boys They stopped tholr noise With readiness surprising, And grinning herds Of hurdy-gurds Retirod apologising! Oh, don't the days seem lank and long, &c. I offered gold In Bums untold ■ - To all who'd contradict mo— I said I'd pay , A pound a day To any one who kicked me— I brihod with toys Great vulgar boys To utter something spiteful. But, bless you, no! They ivauhlbo so Confoundedly politoful! In short, these aggravating lads They tickle my tastes, thoy foed my fads; They tcivo mo this, and they give mo that, And I've nothing whatever to grumble at! [lie bursts into tears, and/alts sobbing on a bank.] Prin. My poor old father! How he must have suffered! Well, well, I yield! Gama. [Hiisterically.] Shoyinlds! I'm saved, I'm saved! Tho fight botween tho six young men takes I)lacc, and, of course, Hilarion, Cyril, and Horian nto successful. Tho Princess then admits loving Hildebrand's heir, and the curtain descends with a repetition of the charming love song in the prologue. Much space though the foregoing has taken up, it gives but tho merest outline of the opera. Many of the most fascinating numbers (musically) have not been referred to at nil. There is a charming duet in "early English" style with the refrain " Sing hoity, toity, sorry for some, Marry como up! my day will como, Sing! sho shall loam That tho worm will turn Sing ' happy-go-lucky, my lady, oh'!" Tho Princess's ballad, "I Built Upon a Rock," is also a gem, and I musn't omit to mention tho barlesque dancing trio of Hilarion, Cyril, and Florian when they first don tho fominine academic robes. The most gonorally popular number in the opera will, however, in all probability be Lady Psycho's ballad of " The Ape and the Lady," which, by way of fnale, I quote entire:— A Lady fair, of lineago high. Was loved by an Ape, in the days gono by— Tho Maid was radiant as the sun, Tho Apo was a most unsightly one— So it would not do— His scheme fell through, Kor tho Maid, when bis lovo took formal shape, Expressed such terror At his monstrous error, That ho stammered an apology and made his 'scape, Tho picture of a disconcerted apo. With a viow to rise in the social scale, ■ He shaved his bristles, and ho docked his tall,- " He grow moiißtai.<hios, and ho took hia tub, And he paid a guinea to a toilet club- But it would nut do, The schemo fell through— For the maid was Beauty's fairest Queen, With goldon tresses. Like a real Prjnccsß's, While tho Ape, despite his razor keen, Was the apiest Apo that evor was seen! He bought white ties, and he bought dress suits, Ho crammed his feet into bright tight boots— And to start in life on a bran new plan. He christened himself Darwinian Man! But it would not do, Ths scheme fell through— For the Maiden fair, whom the monkey craved. Was a radiant Being, With a brain far-seeing— ■■ While a Man, however woll-bonavod, At best is only a monkey shaved I «