WELLINGTON NOTES.

( ,j IffiB aBAPH-OW^COUBK.WONDKNT.)

WHLMNfiTOh', this day. «_ B »mendmflntspropoßßdby tho Colonial /Urn ia tho Federation Enabling Bill wore •Marod in Cabinet yesterday afternoon, Co^ it was decided to inform tho Agent- X «l that tho Governmonfc could do S in the mattor without the sanction "(Parfiament. This was the opinion ox °L__3 to me by a member of the Ministry fSdStaoda cablegram embodying U,b iwaasbeen eont to the Agent-Oonoral, TJkl a'Bolo Mr SlirvSoo' Pronlior of Victoria. * Tondors «sr Railway Slcopors. A number of tondora for railway slocpeiH . a jmtbeon oponed at tho Public Works rifflco but they v.ore found to bo so much • excess of the cost of tho imported article tbntit i« not likely any will be accepted. polivory of Tolophono Mosajgcs. An oxpor'mont *s snol'tly to bo made in tho direction of organising a mojsongcr rtice in •connection with tho tolophono Jfre, which, if found to work satisfactorily, ■nU be tried olsowhero. Any message may ha delivered within a radius of a milo from S» Exchango. Lettoi*, telegrams, and mull p»rcels may be sont by tho mossongor. Tho cWgo will bo sixponce for tho do- Hwty »f BVol'y messa 8° betwcon any two noiats within a radius of half a niile of the CeDeral Post-office and ono shilling when ■too mewonger is required to go boyond this in «ddition to tho cost of any con nvaace Doce«eary, and theso clinrgcs aro to be paid to tho mosaongor when de- B»ndea. When a roply is required to bu ? wll -_t back to the employer, or tho ines rtosror •' required to return for any othor purpose, a double charge is to bo paid, Allosatlon or Bpeolnl Educational Veto Government have had under consideration tho distribution of the special vote of £60,000, passed last session, for school buildings. The sum of .Cf>o,ooo lias been diitributod amongst tlio soreral education districts, according to population. Tho' jumof £3,760 has bcou taken for industrial mliools ann nativo schools, and tho balanoo, i 6,250, has been divs>!od amongst boards as rioarly as Jwssiblo accord inj to their several necessities. The foflomng a 1"8 S|jw'al sums granted for Recurrent financial year -.—Auckland, £10682; Taranaki, £1,342; Wanganui, iE2,736; Wellington, .«5,007 ; Hawke's Bay, £3*159; Marlborough, £1,146; Nelson, £2,830; North Canterbury, £9430 ; South ftDtflrbnry, £2,707; Wostland and Grey, £2,574; Otago, £11,138 ; and Southland, £i,m. It* Colonial Treasurer to Visit Dnnodln. Sr Julius Vogel has received a tolegram fom Dunedin, asking him to addross a public meeting there, and has replied that jjhad not thought of doing bo, but if it bo indicated that snch is the general wish of thepeoplo, ho will have groat pleasure in tcctdiog to their 'desiro.

THE ROKEBY-STREET FIRE.

Hod-mo Valentine Charged with Arson,

ViLJKTiNB Becqokt, better known as ■Msdamo Valonfcino, on remand, was brought WWuie Police Court this morning on a ihorge of eettins fire to a house in Bokeby jlwjt on the 2nd instant, in the possession «i Julia WUaon, with intent to defraud tho South British Insurance Company. Tho crowd in Court was suffocating, over 200 ipectators being present. MrTheo. Cooper, inst rncted by MrV)66'rgo, appeared {or the accused, and fts'ked. that defendant might bo permitted n chair, which 'was allowed, also thftt witnesses leave tho Court. Sacgeant Pratt conducted the prosacu to.

Jolm Mitchell Walter, of the Armed Uon trtri>ul»rv,deposed that b« was a surveyor stnd mil engineer. Ho knew Paddington Tills, Roktby-stroot. Ho made a plan of ♦be premises f rom the outline of the rooms, Awing the boundaries, and from informa tion from the late inmate (plan produced, marked Aj the plan was as correct as pos able, William Alfred,Eigby, clerk in ths South British,lnsurance Company, deposed that lie kn«w Paddington Villa, bat nut tho vsmd, Effected an insurance on the building lot £300, taken out by Messrs Harfies mi! Gevrgc. Mr Cooper submitted that tho proposal mast bo produced. TOufla; The proposals, both on the ' fraMngaad furniture, were applied for by Messrs Hughes and George in favour of Becquet (proposals put in cridonco). The amount of insurance on th furniture was £100, made on the 30th •July, 1883. The premiums wore^xiid by the , Klicitors. The policy on the building was in the name of MrSkiiinor, mortgagee. Tho ipolter wag renewed in July, 1884, and • wold eiplrs in July next. The policy •tatei that Valentine Becquot was the mn« of Poddington Villa. Tho policy on : the building was in existence at tho time of tta fins« It was renewed on tho 23rd February, and the receipt given to Messrs Hughes and George. A claim had been auditor the £100 on tho forniture, but as .toe term had expired,, tho -alleged claim *aa not entertained. "The claim for the ■£300 had been sent in.

William Henry Skinner deposed that ho :«M *n architect, of Auckland. He sold hddlngton; Villa in May, 1883, to Mr ColliMfor£4oo, and took a mortgage on , *.» for £375, The mortgage ran out in fiOTember last. A portion of the mortgage JM still unpaid, via., £250 (deed pro 'weed). He received 9 per cent, on tho .BOrtgSge money. By Mr Oooper: Ho purchased the house torn Mr Buddie in August, 1882. He eeti lMfad tho value of the house at the time of tw fire »t £350. The land belonga to the r prewnt owner, . Jnlfa Curtis, «tlierwiao Wilson, deposed TOBhe resided in Rokeby-stroet opposite «»l&t«Paddington Villa which she rented from Madams Valentine. Madame re v';™d to Auckland on Wednesday, the 25th w February, and pat up at Paddington ;Vula, where she remained until tho J»M of the fire. Madame had a room »»«»«. (Witness described the room,) , flMm h«r talking about 1 a.m. in Llllie UJh b bedroom. Wltneei was restless, and : «o* put of bed nt l.gQ. Went along the . P|wi«e and looked out of tho back window. "Wmhing wae qufet, excepting a neigh npnr'j dog. Saw no sign of fire. Had prs "oajly Been that everything about the house jnuMowe. Went to bod and was dozing, "w the ipls [commenced kicking at her ooor. Th« wag a little after 2. The girl Mold not .peak at first. Smelt fire, and °n ping into the passage at the top of the «™r», aaw flames coming from the kitchen m»t where tho piano stood. Ran back >to her bedroom. JThsoase was proceeding an wo went to prajj,, there being other nine witnesses to ; oamine.

TELEGRAMS.

Wbujnotos, this day.—The delegates « Hie various art societies of New Zealand ffl»t yesterday afternoon to examine the awigns for certificates and medals to be warded to the prize winners at the New ~«uand Exhibition of 1885. Mr Samuel ««. of Dnnedin, gained the prize for pT"." ctr ißeate of merit, and Mr *«er Ellis, of Sydenham, Canterbury, for B iM'gn for medal.

. Dbnemj,, t hi s day.-At tho City Court wo charge against Thomas McKonEio, of w P?& to drown R'chard NonaaD, : «Mter of the Janot Ramsay, was dismissed, we Be nch holding that the evidence did ;noMupport a charge of attempting to

; _ Blmheim, this day,-At a meeting of "^Payers last night, an influential com- S V aPP°inted to collect informa- S;* Bd report as to tho best way of pro 'orth b Wat6r BUPP7 and drainage syßtem

A meeting of ratepayers of Mount Albert Sn 7* 9ld fa the hall o" Tuesday 2? *? diBCUBB question of the byZv"hhove which tad been granted Wood n 7 <n MulgCoimnittee to Mr Enoch TajloriUpper Sym°nds-street. A. X, duced k; 3- .oocnP'ed the.chair, and intro the business, remarking that there luraM!,,*if ong. obJection to a slaugbter ffeffte Il hbourhood- A Petition to iX'^been sent to the Board de «r*Mifi«""^'^oneider their decision, and CSS! 1679? 8 theat>tion of the Licensing »Poken ntwl j.89761*1 ratepayers having matter, Mr Stewart; who lowfaSJf 6 1!on > moved to the fol %tK : ~ That the meeting request toa^Jr?? t° reconsider their act, '^gCi^110881"6' the erection of ft W'C'Wl^' On, the, Kround that the %BmTtoSVF 161? only by a few rate *S»ijori^dTSOtie Pre Bent the mind of •°»SeVdln«;* S l ™ Noail Wood moved, as '-WSrtftE^ ? hat no further action be >S*«a«Bditn? eJ''L No on 9 seconded nttfSS' 1 and the original motion :-'Ol BtJ D!iniTaoa%- A vote 0111111^ brou Bht

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE—COI'YIUOHT.)

Tho Anglo-Gorman Difficulty. LONDON, March s.—Count Herbort Bis marck, Acting Under-Secrotary for Foreign affairs in Germany, has arrived in London, Hia mission in to bring about a friendly understanding betweon Germany and Eng land on tho l'kcilic question. StrongthonlnK tho British Army. London, March s.—lt is proposed to increase tho English army by fiftoen thousnnd mon. Lator. Tlio " Timca " today states that Go vevnmont have decided forthwith to ask I'nrliamont to nuthoriao an incrcaso < f tho standing army by fiftcon thousand men. Tho Am«cr's Visit to India. Bom hay, March 5.

Tho formal reception by tho Viceroy of tho Amoor will tako placo at Hassan Abdool, in tho Punjnub, whoro twonty thousand troops have boon camped for tho occasion. Tho ccromony will bo attonded with much splendour and eclat. The Now Archbishop of Dublin. London, March s.—Tho Very Boy. Canon Wnlsh, 1). D., I'rosidont of MaynoothColloge, will succeed tho lato Archbuhop McCabe as Archbishop ot Dublin. Tho Anglo-Gorman Negotiations. Count HovbeVt Bismarck, Acting Undor- Sccrota'r.y of Stato, is parloying with Lord Gran\ilro.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

(l!Y TJSLKORAf 11—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wanoanui, this afternoon. Tub 'Wangnnui Jockoy Club's Autumn was continued to day. The follow ing aro tho results s — Handicap Hurdle Race of 100*ov., 2 miles and a distance. Gentry's Jim, list 1 Hughes' Totara, 9st 2 ProfEtt's Mnccaroni, lOst 81b 3 Time, 4min 26scc. Dividend (inside), ,£2 10a (outside), £'2 ss. Sklltnu Rack of SOaovs., 1J miles. It. Higgio'a Duck 1 J. Paul's Gipsy 2 Morton's Tally-ho ... 3 Ttmo, 2mina. 24 1-srocs. Dividend, inside, £2 19b ; outwdo, £2 7s. Wang an vi Cup Handio-P, of COOsovs. j second horse to receive 50sove. from stakes; third horse to aavo his stakes: 21 miles. Speculation, 7st Sib 1 Bayard, 7st 21b 2 Sir Bedevero, 7st 41b 3 Won by half a length. Leonora, Fusilier, Clogs, and Ahua also ran. Time, 4mins, 7 l-sth socs.

Wanganui papers to hand yesterday state that Tigredia was swatched for all hor en fagoments at tho Wanganui Autumn looting on Monday afternoon last, at 4.55. The fact not being telegraphed here by the Press Association agent Bhows great nogli genco on his part, as Captain Russell's mare was hold in great estocm for the tace by the Auckland public, and well supported.

DARGAVILLE RACES.

(by teijßOßaph—own correhfondknt.)

Dargavillk, this day. The s.s, Durham, which was laid on to convey the passsengors to the races has broken down at Port Albert. Tho Neptuno was got in its placo, but sho stuck in the boat channel on tho ebb tido causing fpur hours' detention and groat in convenience. Tho Auckland visitorti reached Dargaville about ono this morning. Tho weathor is promising, but there are not so many visitors as in previous years. Mr M. Sheehan's band is in attendance. Maiden Piatk.—F. Marrjner's Gloncoe, 1 ; Lily Langtry, 2 ; Gumdiggor, 3, Won easily. Ten ran. Bushman's Pursk.—Bovan's Claud, 1; Kaiwaka, 3; Harold, 3. Good race. Six ran. Mystery iB favourite at six to four for the Cup.

IMPORTS. Ex 3.1. Herald-10 casaa Canterbury chcose,— O. W. Binney and Co. Mblboubne. this day.—Arrlvod, this morn- Ing: Orient It.M.S. PotOßi, from Plymouth, January 23, and steamship Rotomahana, from Bluff.

What yon keep by you, you may change and mond; but words once spoken can never be recalled. A new residence is to be built in the Rotorua township for Dr. Gindera, with a now laboratory, room and surgery* as the ono he is now living in is feund to bo inconvenient and quite unsuited to tho requirements of the place. Dr. Ginders, medical officer in charge at Kotorua, has received instructions to write a pamphlet for the guidance of members of the profession in .New Zealand and Aus tralia, giving information as to the cases likely to benefit by a use of the baths In tho district. Rigiit Corner Stall, Oity Market, will bo open ajfain to-morrow with prime Cauterbury Bacon at 9d, and tho beet Cheese at 7d.—A Bhttanv; Manager. We call attention to great the sale of Bomuera. land announced by Mr J. It. Bander sou for Thursday next. Tho property h well situated, and has frontage to Vic toria Avonuo, Albert, and Alexandra-streets, and Portland Road, and is known as Griffith's Nursery. The two hedges contain thousands of valuable shelter trees. Our readers are invited to join the auctioneer in viewing the property to morrow afternoon, leaving Mercantile Chambers at 2 to 2.30 p.m.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1885



rp E N D E R S. Wanted—Tendera for a 4-Roomed Cottage in Mackelvie atreot, Surrey Hills, until MONDAY, tho 9th March. MALCOLMSON & DeLACY, The New Zealand House, Land, and fietata Agonoy. High-street. 171 OR SALE, very handy and Very stylish ! I3pring Cart.—Apply R. Row, Victoria-st. PLEASURE ~BOAT~for~Salo7~l6~ feet lonpr.in good order, Bultable either {or rowing or sailing: of orything compete. Price, £B.—Applv to F. C. Hichardson, 81, Queen-atroot, or Mr liOgan, Boatbullder, North Shore, where it is to bo Boon. , TO LEX, a furnished or unfurnished s rootned* House. Upper Queen-street.— Apply toThoa. Constable, llobson-atreei. ANTE'DlfKOWNr^GinKhams (war ranted to wash) reduced from 6d to4]d, regular price, 8d ; the Acme Corset surpasses all other makes In comfort, durability, and appearance, reduced to is, regular price, 9s; Blzos 23 to i 7 Dr. Warner's (size 18) Cualine Corsot, Is, regular price, 7s 6d.—J, Groou, 85, Queen-Btreot. WANTED KNOWN—Whito Honey Comb Quilts, 4b 6d to 7s 6d. exceptionally good value; Crewdson'a, No. 2 Calico. 4a 6d por dosien yarda; 2J yards Wide Sheeting, la 6d yard.—J. Green. 85, Victoria-street. W" ANTED KNOWN-" Fairy Bells," "Tho Electric Trip to London," Presentations, etc.. etc.: free on Monday niitht, Alexandra-street School-room. Commence 7.15 sharp; collection only. WANTED KNOWN.—Agood 6-roomed House nearly new. Allotment 33 x 99, in Summer-street, Ponsonby; let at 18s per wook; price, £280. Three Allotments adjoining tho above, S3 per foot. Also, a good 7-roomed House, every convenience: allotment, 34 feet Jrontago to King-street, Fomsonby; close to Threelamps; prico, £350.-For address apply Stab Office. '_ ■TITANTED KNOWN—American Molos, V T 6s 6d, worth 8b per pair. Those who have already purchased like them bettor than tho ordinary Moles, being free from Etiflening. —J. Green, 85, Victoria street. nr\ o BUILDERS Tendors will be received up to noon of 13th March, for tho Erection of a Dwelling-house at Woodhill, Otnmoetai, in accordance with plans. &o. to be seen at Mr Jas. Masons. Hallway Wharf, Auckland, The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted, FITZ GIBBON LOUCH, C.8., F.R.1.A.1.. Architeot. Tauranga, 21at February. 1885. STRAYED, about 10 days ago, from the City Abbatoira. a Whiter Steer, with to brand C.0., and flra brand W.H.—Apply W. Cochran&Bon. ■ FOR SALE, 6-year-old Mare, second hand Harness, and new Spring Trap.- Apply to T. Worden, Onehunga ; or J. Warren Grocer, Newton. MRS TAYLOR, Certified Midwife, Newton Road. Newtor.. Trn'ned !1 the Lying-in Hospital, Portsmouth ; Rtantusttoioirfja far midwifery and nursing from on« of the Lon don Hospitals. My terma arc moderate. SHOP TO LET in heart of city; corner shop, 5 rooms andshed; suitable for grocer or haberdasher: will be let cheap to a good I tenant.-Edw. Wayte, 5, Mereattllß otamnew, i



Wanted. WANTED, an energetic Agent t< undertake tho sale of Lcathor Bolting foi the distriot. Terms liberal.—Apply, (inclosing references, to Messrs Frank Nial & Co , " Unf vorsnl Leather Belt Manufactory," Maeaulaj ltoad, Hothani, Melbourne, Victoria. WANTED, 2 Experienced Minors foi Miranda shaft; lOs for 8 hours.—Applj to David Curlyon^ Hallway Hotel, Morcer. WANTED, a Coach Trimmer.—Apply Couaiiiß and Atklu. WANTED, a Carriage Trimmer; also, Strong Lad for smith shop.—Apply Tliaraoß Carriage and Dray Factory, Vlotork street Enat. W~ ANTE!), a good Man Cook for Hotel in Walkato; rcforencoa required.—Ap ply Commercial Hotel. ghortlanfl-Btreet. WANTED, a (rood General Smith.— Apply early, Dooklron Works. WANTED, a strong Boy for the country, 14 or 15 yoars of Bgo.—Apply Mrs Kirk man, Dressmaker, Victoria stroot West. ■VSTANTED, Two Stuart Active Lads »T about 15 years of ago.—Apply G. Glecl hill, Wollealey-street. WANTED, n Boy.—Apply Publisher Stak omce. WANTED, n Boy to fido for ordors and mako hlmsolf tmrful—Apply Mr J. F033. butcher. Qnccn-atrcet. WANTED, Smart Boy; roforonco re quired.— Henry Potry, Jowollor, Quocn strcct. WANTED, tbreo or four smart, activo Lada. — Apply John Grey and Sons. Kdon Crescent. WANTED, a strong Youth, 18 to 20 years of afro, as Light Porter.—Shalders, Son, Brown, and Co. ANTED, n Strong Boy to.learn tho trado.-H. Phillips. Shooing Smith, Wost-atreot, Newton. WANTED, on Ap,prentico for the Bakory Business.—Apply tfrenchßakery, Hobson-atrcet. W~ ANTED, a Strong Boy to take out Parcels.—Milne and Choyce. W' ~"ANTBbrimmediat«iy7ft good Cook. —Mra K. B. Frnsor, Mount Neaßing. Graf ton Road. WANTED, Machinists and Hand workors! oonstant work.—Apply C. Do L'oau, Uurhnmstrcet.—Max ICober's hands need not apply. WANTED, a Situation as First-class Cook or Cook and Housekeeper.—Ad- Irflss " Ashley." Oaklanda Road Mount Kdcn. WANTED, by Married Man, Permaneut Employment as Carpenter and Handy Man (lown or country); good charactor from present employer.—Address A.U., Porloek CotttiKe, Nnriqlk-Blreet, Nowton. _ WANTED, Situation by~Young MarTin Warohouso or Store! not afraid of hard work; good bookkeeper.—Apply " T.H.," Star Olllco. WANTED, a vospoctable young Girl to assist with housework.—Apply Mra G. Sago, Ollphant-stroet, Ponsonby. IT|rANTED,"a Giri,*ogoobout 16years. TT —Apply to Mrs J. Grant, Collego Road, Poneonby. WANTED, a Girl about 12 years to as* Bist with light hotisdwork.—Address, Brown's Store. Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. WANTED, Good Cieneral Servant.— Mrs Blrley, Grammar School. ANTED, a Gonoral Servant.—Apply Mrs W. D. Buddie. North Shore. WANTED, a thorough good Servant; ono who understands cooking; good wnKos.—Apply to J. L. Hatswoll, Storekeeper, Princes-stroot. WANTED, a good General Servant girL—Apply Mra Easdown. ANTED, immediately, a General Sorvant.—Apply botoro 7 p.m. to Mrs Palmer, Carlton ltoad. WANTED, a Good General Sorvant able to do plain cooking.—Apply Cos mopolitan Hotel. WANTED, Gonoral Servant, with good refcromcos.—J. W. Kobinson, Chemist, Parnell. » WANTED, good plain Femalo Cook.— Apply Good Hope Killing Rooms, Wol lesley-street East WANTED, at onoo, 2 good Gonoral Ser vantß for tho country.—Apply to Lewis and Simpson, 07, Qnecnstreot. ANTED.a Partne7witli£l,ooo capital in a good Paying Manufacturing Business.--Apply to Secretory T. and 8. Morrln and Co. (Limited). WANTED, two respectable Mon an Hoarders; terms, IBa per week; no others kept—Mra Johnson, Graltau Crescent Apply Mr I'eet, Grocor, Wellington Houso, Wellington-street. WANTED, two or throe Boarders; 18s, washing; single and double rooms ; bnth. — Mra Hunter, Nowton Houso, Karanga hapo Road tlato Barnes's Cottages). WANTED, Two Young Gontleman Boarders; private family, 5 minutes from Queen-street; terms moderate.—Apply Helmcmt llouso, Nolsonstrcot (3rd houso past School). WANTED, Boarder ; terms moderate —Apply Doror, Watchmaker, Welles ley-street. WANTED, Gontloman Boarder In pri vato family; no othor boardors; about 8 minutes from Queen stroot. - Apply Star Office. WANTED, Situation as Housekeeper to an elderly lady or gentleman, to take management of a small business or any position of trust.—"M. A.," Post-office, Devonport. ANTED, by a single gentleman, an Unfurnished Room with fireplace Must bo near Railway Station. Stato terms.—X.Y.Z., Box No. 5. ANTED, by a respectable Woman, a Room with flreplaoo, at Ponsonby.— Apply, by letter, at once, F. Brown, Clarenoe- Btreet. Ponaonby. WANTED, by a Lady, Pupils for Music. Terms, lGs per quarter.—AddroßS, Box 201, P. 0., Auckland. WANTED, Pickle Bottles in any quan tity ; beßt price glren.—J. Sdilschka, 298, Qufon-street. W ANTED-Fact-Hundrcdsof rounds already expended In fully tilo-drainlng and manuring the Estate known as Griffith's Vicioiia Avenue. Sale Thursday.—J. R. Randorson. WANTED TO RENT, a Four or Irive roomoil House at Arch Hill.—Address, " L.5.," Arch HUI Hotel, Arch Hill. W ANTED, about 10 Acres of Land, in grass; rough volcanlo preferred.—Ad dress Remah, Star Office. •■ WANTED to Sell, a larg quantity of Second-Hand empty Sacks: in good condition.—B. Gittos and Sons, wyndham street. ZNTED, all Lovers of tho Boautiful to join Free Excursion to Viotoria Avenue, Remucra, Tomorrow, from Mercantile Chambers, to sco the splendid gardens now to be sold by auction, Thursday next.—J. R. Kandoreon, Auctioneer. WANTED TO LEASE, with power to Buy, a Portable Enginp, 8 or 10 horse power.—State price and terms to A.8., Utah Office. V*7" ANTED KNOWN. JUST OPENED, Fur Capos, soiling freely at 9» 6d; Black Velveteen, Is 6d; Coloured Cashmere, Is. This Season's Drees Goods from lOd a yard. Latest Novelties in Autumn Millinery and Mantles. A. LOVETT, Wellesleyst. 'ANTED KNOWN—That Horses and Buggies are for Hire at E. Harvio's, Coach Builder. Uppor Svmonds-strcct. ANTED KNOWN, Cheap Dresso.", Millinory, Hosiery, Calicoos, FJannols, Blankets, Clothing, and all kinds of Drapery at J. 11. Hannan'a, Vlctorla-streot West. WANTED KNOWN —That I have Enlarged my Premises, and am pre pared to Build or Repair Carriages and Buggies in a superior manner at lowost prices.—Edwin Harvie. Upper Symonds street. \\T ANTED KNOWJT— Cheap Timber"! T T Cheap Timber 1 And all other kinds of Bidldlng Material, can be purchased cheaper and better than anywhere elso at the yards of D. Goldie .Albort-Btreot WANTED KEOWN—Men's Superior Mosgiel or Kaiapoi Suits, to measure £3 15b ; Trousers, 18s 6d.-New Zealand Tweed Company, Shortland-st., opposite Star Oflloe. ANTED KNOWN—That Onh Sun made by MUNRO & MILLIGAN, Hob son-Btreot, Will wear longor than Hale1 a Dozen (Cheap and Nasty) Shoddy Spits. WANTED, 300 Ladies to Purchase Sun shades and Umbrellas at 40 per cent under the usual price. Truth, not puff.—James Scutt. London House, Victoria and Nelson-sts., Auckland. _______________________ WANTED KNOWN,-Don't buy any of tha following Drapery If you do not think they are some of the most wonderful Bareainß ; you ever saw or heard of in Auckland :-Hooks and Eyes. 21doz for Id ; large and small Dress Buttons, 3 doz for Id ; Whfto Worsted, 8 skeins for Id ; Ladles' really good Black Straw Hats, Id oaoh; Ladies' good Cloth Gloves, Id the pair; Men's good useful Neckties, 2 for Id ; good Col lar?. 2 boxes for Id; good Ribbon, about 2 inches wilef Id per yard; Clark's 200 yd Reelß of Cot ton, blaok and white, Id the reel; Men s Socks, 2d the pair ; Men's Coloured Handkerchiefs 2d: very grand line of Boys' Belt* 2d each ; Ladies Stockings, 2d ; Infants' Felt Capes, 2d ; Ladies' Ties (assorted). 3d ; iadies' Aprons, 3d ; Men s Linen Collars, 3d ; Umbrellas, lid eaoh; Mor ley's Knitting Cotton, good numbora, Is per lb ; Black Silk, is per yard; Black Satin, Is per yard; good Block Kid Gloves, size 6, 1b per 6rir, &c.. &c.-Tell your friends to be in time at ampler's Furnishing Shop. Hobaon-street. 'ANTED.—Seeingia believing. Navy and-black ground Prints, which are now so fashionable and obtainable at London House only tor the price-Byds. 2s Hid (sold elsewhere 6d yard) -.the usual BJd goods for sid. First class staff of Dressmakers kept on the premises. —James Scutt, London House, Victoria and Nelson-streets. Auckland. WANTED KNOWN—For the con venience of those who cannot shop in the day time, W. H. Dampier's Boot Shop in Victoria-street is now open to 9 o clock, and will continue to do so during the Selling Offi \&7'.-UM'X'JB'U To &KJ-L—Whips (a really \i splendid afciKtment of every kind)— Ladies'. Gents'. Riding. Brivlng, Gart; also. Solid Nickel Spurs. Stirrups, and the latest novelties in Saddlery and Harness: prices are useless to anybody nnlessthey see (he ouality. CYme and inspect. - W. fe. Jones, Whole gale Manufacturer, IS3, Queen-street.



WANTED.— Don't Buy a Pig in a Poke Go and boo the Splendid Property to bi , sold by J. R. Randerson, Thursday noxt. Fra< . passes granted by all 'buses. : VTT ANTED, 2 or 3 rcspectablo Working VV Men as Boarders —Apply first hou3< ' from Rayncr's, Butcher, corner of Nelson anc Victoria-streets. ANTED, 500 Now Customers to cal at Fowler and Company's, Groy-stroot for a regular supply of Cheap and good Meat • at prices which defy competition. WANTED— Girls, do you want nice places at 15s?-Thon call at A. MoLcod't • Registry, 7. Quoon-stroot; or, St. Mary's Road . PorißQuby. WANTED, a lniddlo-agod Housokeopor, also a good Cook and Hnusemaid.- Anply Mrs Diamond, Rogiotry Offlco, Lowci lit t streot. WANTED, Tidy Girl about H to If years of aso.—Mrs Silva, Chapol-strcot, opposito Baptist Church. WANTED, a Partner with moderate amount of capital in a first-class and well-established solo narency business; must be a good salesman; a suitable man can see book? Bhowlog prollt.—Apply Grant and Cooko, 75, Quoon-strcot. ANTED, a tfood (i O iioru.l Servant; Apply to Mi's J. 11. Garrott. Edon Torraco, Now North Road. WANTED~TO~rURC_fASE, useful Tlorso and Cart. 3Wust bo clioap.— Apply Priestloy, Ponsonby Road, cornor ot Richmond Itoad. WANTED, 3 or 4 Boardors, two min utes' from tram. Good viow. Terms, 18?.— E. Clark, Arthur-street, Ponsonby, two storey houso, baok of Wosleyan Church. WANTED, immediately, a first-clasa Dairy of Fresh Buttor and eges. High est possible price givon,—Walter L. Prime Karangahapo Road. TNTED KNOWN-Mrs C. A. Colllngs has Opened her Now Shop. Victor'astreot,Connellysßuildings. Splendid Cooking Apples, Gibs for Is; Katlng Applos, libs for Is; a good supply of Frosh Vegetables. Old cuatomore please call. WANTED, Employment; steady man ; references; can milk, garden, look aftor horsoß, fowls, &c.; good axeman.—A.W., Stak Offlco. ITITANTED, a Female Cook for a Hotel tT in Waikato.—Apply To-morrow (Satur day morning) to" King and Whowoll's Offices, Insurance Buildings, at noon. WANTED, another 1,000 Clocks and Watchos to clean and repair; also, purchasers for Wnltham, Knglish, and Swlus Watohcg, Clocks, and Jowollery by Thos Nuts ford, Watchmakor, Jowellor, &c, noxt Union Bank, Victoria street.—N.B.—All work guaran teed for 12 months; musical boxes repaired, pianos purchased on commission. ANTED, Well-known Large Fron tagos to Vlotoria Avonuc, Itcmueru, choicely planted; Krantl view ; cannot bo wiped out; Thursday noxt.Mercantile Salerooms. ANTEDTO RENT for 6or 12 months, small, comfortably-funiß'iod Cottago; Dovonport preferred.—Apply, stating tcrniß. to Box 103, Post-offlco. WANTED KNOWN, that 1 am tho only Contractor for the Romoval of Night-«oll and "all offensive mattor," from tho undormontlonod districts, vlk: Nowton, Arch Hill. Mount Eden, and Newmarket. Orders to bo left at tho offlco of tho Nowmnrkot Board, for 1 Nowinarkot only; all ordbi's for Mount Eden, at Toll-gate; A rob Hill, tho olllco of the Board; Nowton, tho ofllco of tho Arch Hill Board. Allordors will moot with prompt at tention by poßt, addressed to Edwin Stookloy, Contractor. Aroh Hill. WANTED KNOWN. —Soiling Off. Soiling Off. — A Reasonable time for a Choap Sale. — W. H. Damp-ku's Annual CJioap Salo la Now Going On. Great Slaughtor, at Ills Boot Shop, Vlotoria-Btroet, and will continue for Six: Woeko, when the wholo Stock will bo offbrod to the publio at prices which will astonish them. In order to curtail tho oxponso of advertising I will only mention a fow linos:— Ladioa1 Imitation Kid. olastio-sldqß, reduced to 2a Gd, 3s 6d, 4s and 4s Gd |on porior real ditto, reduced to 5a Gd. 09. 7a. Bs, 8s Gd—all roduoed in price; Ladies' Prunollas with high heels, reduced to 4s, 4s Gd, Is 9d. 8s 3d, 6s. 6s (id, and 7s-all ro duccd In price; a grand Hho of Ladles Danc ing and Evonlnß Shoos reduced to 4s 6d; a cheap lino of Ladlos' White Maraolla Boots, high heols, 3a, la and 2'a 2s per pair; Ladies' Aucklaud-mado Carpet Slippers, reduced to 2s 9d; superior Morooco, lined with lamb- Bkin, 2b ()d; Gonta' nice light Patent Sllpporß, reduced to 2s 6d; Gonts' Handeomo Frcnoh Patont Goloshod Dross lloota, 7s lid; -lon's Watertight^, damaged by lire, 2s to 7s Gd per pair. A largo lot of Buckle Shoos wo aro determined to clear out from 15 to 20 per oonL under coat, 6 to 9. 2s; 10 to 13, 2a Gd. A great many linos In Chlldron'Bwo will sollro rardloss ot cost. Infanta' Slippors, Ikl per pair ; jaee-ups, 4 to 0, 1b ; Infanta' E S., 2 to 5, Is 3d ; Infanta' Folt I_too-ups. 9d and 1b por pair. A very nice Derby Shoo (Ladies'). Prunella, high heols. reduced to 5s Oil, &c, &o. As wo liavo v splendid assortment to cliooso from, tho public would do woll to call early aml secure tho best at Dampior's Boot Shop, Viotorlu-atroot; open roni 8 In tho morning till 9 at night. VtT ANTED SEEN, My NEW STOCK of AUTUMN and WINTER TWEEDS, which I am convinced will bear favourable comparison with nny Stock in Auckland. A Wollosloy-st. ANTED, Speculators and othors Jo remember tlieraro chances to bo hud at Salo of Griffith's. Viotorliv Avenue Gnrdens. in large soctions, Thursday next.—J. 11. Randcr -80-,_Auqtioncqr. A "MARRIED Lady, highly respectable, desiros a Situation as Housekooiier. Country preferred. — Plca.o addroßs, stating tormß. to Super, Star Olllce. BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, 2 Good Machinists, constant work, alfo Appron t'ces.—J. Tronwith'a Boot Factory, Wakoflcld street. PIANIST wanted (Lady or Gentleman) forßuburban dances.—Addrofis, with terms, to "MUBiC,"-TAB OfflCO. S~ ALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— Good lfcavy Flannel. 63d yard, at IlondoU- Brighton House, top of Groy-Btroet, To Let nn O LET. Comtortablo Residonco, top of Kybur Pass, 8 rooms and washhouso, bath, wator, gas; immo diato poEßCSßion.—King, Walker, and Co., Agents, No. 3, Queen-street. TO LET, largo Concroto Shop, noxt door to our premises; rent, only 25s per week. —Taylor and Entrlcan. O LET, a C-roomod Cottage, lls por weok.—Apply Canadlne, Watohmukor, Ullphant-stroct. Fongonby. O LET, in Loamington Road, Mt. Eden, a Comfortablo Cottago of Fivo Rooms; every convenience ; 12s Od por, woek.— J. A. Woodward, Eden Vale Road. TO LET, a Bedroom, two pinglo men, with board or without; with board, 17s wook, washing inoludcd. , mO LET OR FOR SALIS, Two Now I Eight-roemed Houses at Dovonport; wator and gas laid on; every co • vonlenco; four minutes walk from wharf.—Apply to C. G. Quick, Dovonport, or H. Ashton and Son, TO LET, for Grazing, about 20 aeros rich volcanio Land, noar Mount Albert Station, for 0 monthß; abundance of wator.— Edw. Wayte, 5, Mercantile Chambers. fXIO LET, a largo, airy Bed-room ; suit a I a gentleman ; use of Sitting-room and Kitchen ;no children.—l6l, Groy-streot. TO LET, a very desirable Villa Resi donee, recontly orooted on the Avenne Koad, Parnell, containing 7 rooms and bath room; flttod with roglstor grates and kitchon range; wator and gas laid on.—Apply J. M. ana J. Mowbray. Land Agents, Fort-Btroet. mO LET, a Shop and Dwelling in Pitt- E. street, opposite Wellington streot.—Apply to P. Crowo. tlob3on-strect.' npcTLET, Wolioaloy-streot Baptist Church; 1 possession can bo givon on lot May.— Apply toVailoand Douglas, House, Laud and Estate Agonts, Hhortland-Btrcct. O LET, Great North Road, Archhill, a goad 6 roomed Houbo and scullery ; gas and water latd on, and every convenience. Largo allotment—Apply to Sinclaii's Grocery Store, Karangabap" Road. mo LB.T, in Abstainer's Houso, 2 Unfur- I nlshed Rooms, near city; no children; use of kitchen.—Apply Mary, Stab Offlce. TO LET, at Rocky Nook, a Houso of 4 ro ma and scullory, plenty of wator, &c Apply W. or G. Reid, Mount Boskill Road. O LET, Mount Roskill Road, now 7 roomed Houso; bathroom, pantry, wash house, and shed.—Apply Win. Keycß. TO LET, in College Road, a Villa Resi donce containing 7 rooms and pantry Wator and gas laid on, waßh and coal house. Tho Bite cannot bo surpassed in Ponsonby for view. A 'argo flower and kitchon gardon.—Api ply to W. Aitken, Shortland-street, or Martin MoDcrmott, College Road or Victoria-streot East; . O LET, on the Great North Road, a nice 1-roomcd Houso and Scullery; city water and every convenience.—T. Washer, Stitchbury Buildings, Qucen-stfcct. O BE LET, the Bay Houso, top of Bay Koad. Upper Parnell. lofty and airy; 17s a week.—W. K. Sadler. O LET, near Mason's Gardens, Manukau Road, 7-roomcd House, corner Allotment; gas. water, and range. 17s 6d per week.—W. and J. Frater, Queen-Btreet. TT\O LET, Mount Eden, 7-roomed Villa, large allotment, water and gas, gas Btovo. —Apply to D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Quoen- Btreet; or, James Stokes, on property, StokeßS Road. O LEASE, or For Sale, Gentleman's Residence containing 12 rooms, new and complete; large rooms and beautifully finished, ■with all necessary outhouses; commanding an extensive view; large volcanic allotment, con taining about 1 acre; situate comer of View Road and Victoria Avenue, Mount Eden.— Apply on the premises. ESIDENCES, ST. STEPHEN'S, PARNELL. To LE.T, or For SALE, a comfortable .Family Residence, containing dining-room 18Jft x 18ft, drawing-room 18 x 13ft, 6 very large bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, storeroom, large cellar, etc., gas and water laid on, situated next the Deanery. The view ib grand and uninter rupted. Large Allotment, well laid out, and planted with flowers, fruit, and ornamental trees. Will bo let. f umiaticct ot unf uruihlisei. ■ To LET, a perfectly new Keßidence, situate close to the abovo, containing 5 rooms, kitchen, servants' room, bathroom, etc. Good view and pleasant "tn-^gv qocHRANE & SON,



TO LET, a vory protty Villa Rosidonco, recently erected in Brown-stroot, Pon aonby close to tho Tram lino, containing 5 'also rooms, bath-room.repistorgrates; gns and wotnr laid on.—Apply W. L, Rogers, Ponsonby Road. TO BE LET, Now Sovon-roomod Houso, Grafton Road: Gentleman's Rosldonoo, Park Road.—W. L. Mitoholl, Coonibes's .Ircadc, Quocn strcot. mo let. VILLA RESIDENCE of li rooms, bath-room, oulhntißO largo garden, about 1 acre, fully stocked with fruit troca, shrubs, &c. &c.; gaa laid in, sitaato in Vermont-street, near Pon sonby Road ; rent, 21s por wcok.—D. F. Evans, Eulato Ai,'ont. HANDSOMF. VILLA of 7 rooms, bath-room, &n &'o , gad and water laid in, fitted with all conveniences, such an coppor, &0.. doslrablo rppi'i'iico ami flrnt-olnss position, in Graf ton Road, near Park.Road.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent. . ~ .' • ' COMFORTABLE HOUSE of 7 rooms, &0.. &o . lurgo corner allotment, Upper Pitt and Vlctorla-stroets: oity water and gas laid in, houso stands high, and commands giaucl view; rent, 20a per weok.-D. F. Evans, Estate Agont. NffiK VILLA RESIDENCE of 5 rooms, &c, Sec, city water laid in, pleasantly situated in Vermont-stroot, Ponsonby, vorandah front and back, and very comfortable; rent, only lls per ing it after this notice will bo prosecuted.—J.M. wool:.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agont. COMFOUTAnLK nOTTAG-. 1 rooma. Bcullct*y f &c, l-irpe cGlltir and oilthouso, lanlc and good woll, Summer-Btroot, Eden Torraco J rout, I2h per wcok. D. F. EVANS, Auclioneor, Land and Estato Agont. BAKEHOUSE nnd Shop to Lot in a populous neighbourhood. A good chance fnr a oloau, activo tradosman.—Apply C. Wood, Parnell. I HAVE several convenient Houses To Lot.—F. G. Kwlngton. Estate Agent. "im"FRNISHED RESIDENCE. TO LET, for about 12 montlis, that Handsomo Villa of C rooms, otc, all comfortably furnished throughout; Btablc. buggy-house, etc.; plea santly and centrally situated on Ponsonby Road, near tho Wosloyan Church, and nearly opposite the rcHidenno of A. Hbvore. Ksq. For cardß to view and all information apply to DR.MAcMULL£N (K O ANg _ Land Agont TO DRUGGISTSi' Drapers, Drossinakers, Confectioners, &o.—Now Shops and Dwel lings to Let in tho best part of Mount Rosklll Road ; gas laid, splumlirt view, routs low to por maniiiit tcnunls,—Apply on pi'omisos to 11, C. Heath, For Sate. FOR SALE, cheap, a largo OllicoTablo with drawers, and six Chairs.—Apply Star Ofllco. IjlOR SALE, 0-ycaroldlMaro, thoroughly ' nulot In uad'dlo and lmrncoo, porfectly staunch, carrion tt lady.—W. L. Razors, Pon sonby Fiirnishtng S\ urchouso. FOR SALE (cheap), 7 Rood second-hand lOOgallon Iron Tanks; a bargalni-Apply to John Pctford, Pluinbor, Clianccry-strcot. F~"0R SALE, clioap, Hotiao Blocks, 1 foot long, and other lengths. — Apply to Simons, Wyndham-Btroot. OR SALE, a Mistress Rango, No. 2C, with cooking utensils: price, £3 10s; nearly new.—For address apply Stak Offlco. FOR~SALE, a Singlo-seatod Bugcy (Concord), nearly now. — Apply W. Stanford. Ponsonby Club Hotel. FOR SALE, chonp, at Bayfield, Ponson by, close to tram-line. 3 lovol Allotinonts. each 40 x 100, partly fonccd.—Apply C. Wood house, John-Btrcet, Jorvoisltoad. FOR SALE, a Fruit iJusinoss; Stock and Fittings, in Pltt-Btroet.—Apply William Nelson. No reasonable oll'er ref U9ed. FOlt SALE, a Bargain, one of tho best made Auckland Buggies, double coated, leather hood, uplrolstorod in Morocco, offorod with or without buggy harness, nnd well bred Hor.o rising 4 years, sound, steady, and staunch in harness, a good roadster, free from vico of any kind; owner leaving Auckland.— Edw. Wayto, 5. Mercantile Chambers. "jmOR SALE, clionp, tho choapost Allot- JO moiit in Mount Eden. 155 U x 200 ft., front iiiK Esplannde, with carringo-drive through avvnuo to Mount Kden Road. Grand viow, which cannot be abut out. The whole of tho purchuso iiionoy can remain on mortgage upon noutjo being lmllt. Also, ulmlliir Hitos near Station, Mount Albort, on Banio terms. — iCilw. Way to. 5, Mcrruntilo Cliainber.M. 1 iiOK S A LE, Viiuxlwiil Ilouci; "buvonporti I' humlnoina Villa of fl spacious Roomn, bulliroom, etc., all finished ofl'in Bupcriorntylc; flroiilaco iv every room, 5 register grato.'i; largo wohli-lioubo, wltli coiipcr, and ovcry con venience; grand position, corner allotment, splendid view. I'rico, only Sfflo. Cardu to viow. — 1). F. Kvnns, Auctionoor and Land Agent. 1(16 IjlOR SALE, Gontloman'H Kcsidcnco. 1 Otiihutau, only 9 iniloa from Town undo niinutcs from Railway Station, well finished Houbo of 7 Rooms; dairy, stable cowshed, buggy hoimo, and 5 Acres of Ground; grand view, beautiful iilar.o; anyone wishing to live in the country and yot bo within convenient din t-inoo f loin City should not miss this opportunity. Cards to view.—)). V. Kvans, Auctioneer and Kclato Agont, Qiicon-streot. _ 13JB 1~ HOR SALE, Bayiield," L'onsonby, ilousu ' of Four Knonii and scullery, iron noof, verandah, colonial oven, register grato; close to tramway and 'bus stand. Price, £250.—Apply to I). F. Evans, Auctioneer. _ 1I31) ITIOR SALE, Lincoln-Btrcot, A rorandah C Cottago of Four Rooms; colonial ovon, oottaao Btovo; Allotmimt, 33 x 100; good wo 1 and tank. Price, £230.-Apply D. F. Evans, LunaAgejit. IUB I'ffOß SALE, Ciarlioldstioot, I'nrnoll, n ' Grand Liltlo Property, oft' St. George's Bay Road. ItcomprißCS a cottage of four rooms, scullery, small store-room with wator laid in: nice Allotment. 40 x 1C0; front garden nlantod with Irces and laid down in gross. Price, £!10. —Apply D. F. Evaiiß, Estato Agent. 1413 JjiOKSAL-T, Victoria Avonuo, Edon Tcr }• race House of 5 Rooms; largo place under tho houso for workshop and wash-house; large Leasehold Allotment for 60 years at £1 12a oil por annum.—Apply D. F. Evans, Houso and Hs_,teAgcn__ 1"< ITlOit SAL-1, EastTnmaki, splendid lilllo ' Farm of 87 Acres; Ilrst-cla3B alluvial land with never failing wator Bupply, and distant from Auckland about 15 milas by good road. Any person wishing to secure a Binig little farm should tako advantogo of this opportunity.— D.F.Kvnnß, Auctionoer and Land Agent. 1111 li^Oß SALE, Cromwell Road, Mount J Eden, right on tho mountain, Villa Robl donco, of 7 rooms and scullory ; workshop, con croto tank, force .pump to supply bath and scullery- first class Residence, with superb vlow. Allotmoht 132 x 100. Easy terms.—D. F, Evans, Land and Estato Agent. 1423 ![?,* f!_l\ —FOR SALE, a grout bar- SJtfcO"* Kain> f"0 Dwolling HOU3O and Aero of Garden lately oocnplod by Mr O'CallaKlian. Onehungo.—F. J. Moss and Co., Shortland-stroct. /tJOA —SURREY-STREET, a&^t/Wil* GREAT NORTH ROAD. louse of 0 Good Rooms and Kitchen, with Lea mington Rango; handsome frontago, favourably situated on a prominent allotment, 40 x 132; grand wator viow, and convenient to tho Tram way. To an immediate purchasor, this is a con giderablo bargain, and easy terms oan bo arraniiod.—Apply to MalcolmßOn and DoLaoy, Tho New Zealand Uouso, Land and Sstato Agenoy, High-street. jptO Q i \{)t —A very desirable Family "3&/y&""» Residonco of 12 rooms togothor with stable, coach-house, harness room, and other outhouses, vinory, and 3 acres of valuable land under garden and orchard cultivation, situated closo to tho Romuora Road, and commanding tho bost view in the district Tho property is in thorough good order, and should engage an Immediate pur chaser for tho abovo figure.—Apply Malcoli son and Do Lacy, Tho Now Zoalana Kouso, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. . __»/_ i~WX"k.—A NEW and woll-built 3&-Jt"lf Rosidcnco of five rooms and scullory, pleasantly Bituatcd ; allotmont 60 x 172; will bo ready for occupation in a few days.—Apply Withoford's Agoncy, Shonland-lt. ((••>iilk —FOR SALE, on torms, a ;%/«>""?• NowSovonroomndHoiißoand ouihousoß; gas and wator; Allotmont 51 x 130. Top of Hepburn-Btreot, 6th Uouso from Pon oouby Roud.—Apply within. Yt'iyiy £\.— DEVONPORT—Cottngo of ?wO 4 Vf fivo rooms, close to wharf; allotment 60 x ÜB.-Apply Withoford's Agency 1 Sbortland-strcet. OTEL for Sale (country); takings, £70 por week. Also, Town Hotol; takings, £60 per week.—Grant and Cooko, 75. Queen- T 8 r6cTBANK CLEKKS AND OfHIRST^ I have for Sale at Rocky Nook, a few of fho Best Building Sites near Auckland. Asnn investment, thoy are unrivullod. —F. G. Kwington.JSatato Agent. Coombes's Arcadn. "S_fDHf HCOTE.—For Salo, a grand iuvol J_M Corner Allotment, 50 x 150, close to wharf, boing lot 3, Bartlcy property; prioe, £130.— Apply Stak Offlco. S^LE OF T B. ROBSON'S STOCK. - Trimmed Hats, Is oach. at Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street. BEAUTIFUL Brazillian Greon Talk ing Parrot to be Sold Cheap.—Apply Prof, Brookes, Bonnott's Chambers Queen-Btreot. 0 PLUMBERS AND GASFITTERS. —Pipo Screwing Machine up to 2in., Pair Tongs and Box Sundries for Halo cheap.—Guy Trenchard. 83, Queen-street. * MERICAN ORGAN for Sale; mag /\ nlflcent tono, brand new, 11 (cloven) stops. Price low; special bargain.—Apply B, Carbines, Broker. House, Land, Estate, and General Commission Agent. Temple Chambers, opposite " Herald Offlce," Qneen-street. XXANDSOME AND COMMODIOUS _OL RESIDENCE. FOR SALE OR LEABE, commodious Family Residence and Grounds, pleasantly Bituated in St. George's Bay, Parnell; House contains 13 spacious rooms, exclusive of bath room, conservatory, &c, &c. all in first.class ordor; good stable, buggy house, &c. &c. The ground (about 2 acres) comprises flower garden, tennis lawn, an excellent fruit and vegetable garden, well stocked with the choicest of fruit trees and shrubs. A most dcsirablo property. Vendor b ing desirous of selling, offers most exceptional easy terms. Cards to view, fee __ _ __ an __ Auctioneer and Land Agent. /-AFFERED FOR ONE MONTH—House \J at Rocky Nook, Five Rooms, with Cow ahed &c.; Volcanic Allotment (freehold), 70 by 100 cleared and planted in fruit trees, &c.; SDlendid views, and. healthy position; two minute 3 froiu ouiaibus. Price, only £330; or, with doublo allotment. £390.—Apply J. L. Kelly. Star Office. . ~ • pflO CHEMISTS.—A small compact I Business for disposal in best part of Welling_aiv^=-Addre9B, Chemicus, "Bvening Post "Ofllce,



ZEALAND_ RAILWAYS NORTH ISLANirMAIN TRUNK • r^'y, porewaTcontract, (About I2i Milks w lknotii, Soutiuciw Publio Works Offlco, Wellington, 28th Fobruary. 1885. Island Main Tronic Railway, Porowa Contract, and addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister foi Public Works, Wellington. TolOßraplnc tendert similarly marked and addressed, will be re coived if prcsontcd at any Telegraph Ofllep bj Noon of tho nanio dato, provided that written tenders aro lodged at nny District or Rcßideni Knglnoor's Ofllco by tho samo hour. Drawings, specifications, nnd gonernl conditions may be soon at this olllco, tho Publio Works Offlcos, Auckland, Hamilton, Wanganui, Chriatchurch, Duncdin, Invorcar«;lll. at tho District Manager c Oflicos, Now Plymouth, nnd Napier, at tho Post Ofllccs, Kihikibi and Marton. and at the War don's Ofllco. Grithumstown. The lowoat or any tendo • not nccossarily accoptod. By command. BLACKKTT. Snginecr-ln-Chict. ■VTEW ZEALAND PUBLIC WORKS. INDUSTRIAL KXiniFITON BUILDING AT WELLINGTON. Written Tenders wiA bo received at tliis ofilcs unlilnoon of MONDAY, tho llith March, 1885, for iho abovo Contract. Tlioy aro to bo marked on tho outside " Tender for Industrial Exhibi tion Building Contract," and addrossort to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works. AVelling ton. Telegraphic tenders, similarly mark-ed and addroßsed, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Offlco by noon of tho samo date, provided that written tonders aro lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by tho samo hour. Drawings, specifications, and gene ral conditions may be seen at this ofllco. and tho ttiblic Works Offlcns at Auckland, Christ church, and Ounedin. Tho lowest or any tendor not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BIjACKETT> Kngineor-in-Cniof, Public Works Ofllco.l Wellington, 20th Fobruary, 1885. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NORTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK RAILWAY. PUNIU CONTRACT. (About 15 MiLids inLksgtii, Northern End.) Public Works Offlco, Wellington, 28th February, 1835. WRITTEN TENDERS will be rocoived at tills Ofllce until NOON of WEDNESDAY, tho Bth April, 1855, for tho abovo Contract. They aro to bo marked on the o'ltoido •'Tender for North Island Main Trunk Railway. Puhlu Con tract." and addressed to tho Hon, tho Mlnieter fcr Public Works, Wellington. Tolographio tonders, Bimilarly marked ard adurossod, Will bo rocelved if urgsontod at uny Tolograph Qfllco by NOON oinho samo dato. provided that writton tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Ofilco by tho eamo hour. Drawings, specifications, and general con ditions may bo Been at thin ofllco, at tho Public Works Offices. Auckland, Hamilton, Wan ganui. Christchurch, Dunedin, and Inver carglll, at the District Manager's Offices, New Plymouth and Napier, at the Post Ofllces, Kihikihi and Marton, and at tho Warden's Ofllco, Grahatrißtown. The lowest or any tender not noccssarily accepted. By command. Enginoer-in-Chief. 3351 Al/-ELLINGTON HARBOUR HOARD. BXTKNSIONS To7)UTKR TKK QURKN1-- WHARF, WELLINGTON. Tenders will bo roccjfcpd at tho Office of tho Wellington Harbour Bofrd. Wellington, up to llirco o'clock p.m. on THURSDAY. April 2nd. 1«S, for Kxtensions to tlio Outer Tee of the Queen's Wharf. Pluns, spccillculionn, und conditions may be sei-ii at the Offito of the Board, and at tho Offices of tho Harbour Boards ut Atickland, Chiisli.'hurcli, ami Duncdin. The lowest or uny tender not necessarily acceptod. WILMAM keugUSON, Sect clary. Harbour Boaid^Ofllco. Wellington. Feb 25,1H55. HOUSE AND SHOP, MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD. Tenders for Iho above aro invitod until 10 a.m. on tho 14lli of March, 18S5. ARTHUR P. WILSON, Architect, _M_lvillo's Buildings, Higli-atreot. HOUSE AND STABLES AT ST. HELIER'B. Tendors for tho abovo House and Stables aro invited until 12 noon on tho l.Ui March. ARTHUR P. WILSON, Architect, Molj_no__^dij^B^i_h :^treet; ___ nn~o BUILDERS. TondorH will bo roceived until March 13 for Iho erection of a four-roomed Verandah Cottage at Mount Kdon. Drawings and specifications to be oeen at MR JAS. I'IULL'S. Edwin-street. Pocky Nook. Tho highest or lowest, or any tender not necessarily accepted. | np O P~A INTERS. Tenders for Painting and Re papering two Six-roomed Houses. Specifications on 10b, Codorington-strcet, Arch Hill. Tonders olose onlU:hinßU j. K. RAMSAY. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of TUBS DAY. March 17th, for tho Erection and Comple tion of v Doublo HoiißC in Uppor Pitt-sticet. UPWARD HARTLEY, Architect, f ■ \t!ilS UiiKß Wanted for Painting, Scrim■ L ing nnd Papering a 7-roomed House In P.cton-stroet.-For particulars of work to bo done, apply to A. Bettany, on the job. Tenders will i>o received up to G o'clock p.m. on TUBS DAY, tho 10th test. , O CARPENiTERS.—Wanted, Tenders for small Cottago; labour and nails only. -Apply aftor six, Wm. Ilex, two doors above Park storo, Howc-stroet. mENDERS wanted for Alterations and X Additions to a store at the cornor of Naplor and Union-streots up to 9th inst., at 6 p.m. Lowost or any tondor not nooessarlly accoptod. For plans and spocifloationß apply to Wm. Johnßton, top of Franklin Road. " Continued on Flrit Page Gazette In Bankrnptcy. TN BANKRUPTO IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bankroptoy Act, 1883," ■ and the amondmontß thereof. Notice is nKit-ii- oiven that wo, James John Moßa, Duncan H. McKknzie, angub McKay, and Norman Finlaybon, of Otamatea, Kaipara, in tho Provincial District of Auck -1 land, in New Zealand, Bußh Contractors, earring on business together in co-partnership, uudor tho Btyle or form of " Mcßa, McKcnzio, and C 0.," have this daj filed in the said Court at Auckland a.Petition to bo adjudicated Bank- Dated this eth day of March, 1885. JAMES McRA, DUNCAN H. McKENZIE, ANGUS McKAY. NORMAN FINLAYSON. Hill & Mahonky, 38, Shortland-streot Auckland, Bankrupts' Solicitors. XN BANKRUPTCY. IN THB COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDBN AT AUCKLAND. In thematter of " TheßankruptoyAct, 188 a"and of the amendments thereof, and of tho Bank ruptcy of Samuel Babton Lush, oi Auck land, Gumsaraper, a Bankrupt. Whebhas, on the 2nd day of February. 1855, a petition was presented to the above Court by the said Samuel Barton Lußh, praying to be adjudged a Bankrupt, whereupon ho became a Bankrupt within the intent and meaning of the said Acts: This is to give notice that the said Bankruptcy was by ordorof this Courtannulled on the sth day of March. 1885. Dated this Cth day of March, MB^^ Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. XN BANKRUPTCY. IN THB COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act. 1883," and of theamendmontsthereof.and ol the Bank ruptcy of James John Moßa, Duncan Mc- Ke.nzi_, Angus McKay, and Norman Fin layson. Bankrupts. Notice is hereby given that the first General Meeting of Creditors will be held at my offlce. Stab Buildings. Fort-street, in the Crty of Auckland, on FRIDAY. 13th day of MaTCh, 1885, at 11 o'clock o.m. Proof of debt [mußt be furnished prior to or at the meeting. Proxy forms can be obtained at my ofllco. No proof can be admitted, except under order ol the Court, after tho expiration of three months from the date "f the filing of the petition. Accounts sent, in unsupported by proof or debt as prescribed by law cannot be recognised. Dated this 13th _17 of March, 1885. JOHN LAWSON. Offlolal Assignee in Bankruptcy. Hill & Mahoney. shortland-street, Auck land, Solicitors for the Bankrupts.



Public Notices 1 T7"AUKAPAKAPA RACING CLUB -*-*- ANNUAL RACE MEETING Will bo held on WEDNESDAY, 25th MARCH, 1885. Maidiin Plate M mile Handicap HuuDlks 2 miles Selling Hack Hurdle 2 miles t KAUKAI'AI-Al'A CUP 2 mj'CS t PUHLIOANS' PUBBfi HANDICAP .. H inilo j Hukry ScOhitY 1} mile , Consolation Handicap 1 ml!o r Full particulars will,uppoar Bhortly. 1 J. PATTINSON, Secretary. AUCKLAND FISHING CLUB, t Excursion, SATURDAY, March 7, leaving , wharf, 110 p.m. ; A. DEVORE. ; TVTAIOTAHI GOLD - MINING COM ! FANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will bo Closod from Noon on SATURDAY till Noon on WEDNESDAY Next, tho 11th instant, when a Dividend of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share will bo pay able at the Company's Ofllco, 83, Quocn-stroet, < Auckland. F. A. WHITE, Secretary. March 4, 1885. j_l~Q ff_ KEWARD may easily be ob jbOtl tamed at the great Jlemuora Land Sale on Thursday, at Mercantile Salo Rooms. ' Ask for the tip. - J-. R. Randerson, Auctionoer. NEHUNGA PUBLIC RECREATION GROUNDS; The Future "FPj" Ingersoll; Health Fallacies; &c, &c—Read -New Zea land Free Press," 7th March, 1885. TDONELESS CODFISH. A SPLENDID DELICACY FOR THE TABLE, Selected with tho greatest earo, and cured upon the most approved system. Procurable at alli'Groeers' and Storekeepers'. Wholesale of ARTHUR H, NATHAN, CUSTOMS-STREET". mo ARCHITECTS. AMENDED ADVERTISEMENT. Competitive Deßigns are invited for a Build ing to uo erected on tho Government Reßorvo, corner of Cuotoma and Albort-strcow, Auckland, suitable for tho accommodation of the Customs, Land, and Native Departments of that cRy. Tho cost of tho Building is not to exceed twelve thousand pounds sterling (£12,000). No plan will bo approvod until the tender for it is accepted, and tho tendor will bo only accepted after the expenditure is authorised by Parlia ment. A nromium of one hundred pounds (£100) Will be given for tho plan approvod, which will then becomo tho property of the Government. Tho Government will not necessarily be bound to employ the same architect on tho construo tion of tho building. the Government Reserve is two hundred and fifty links (2,90 links) facing Cttstoms-Btreet, and one hundred and twonty-flve links (125 links) to Albert-street. Tho designs are to bo addressed to the Com missioner of Customs. Wellington, and to do sent in on or boforo tho Ist June, 1885. The plans are to be signed with a motto, and In a BCt'arttto sealed cnvolopo tho namo representing tho motto la to be given. THOMAS HILL, Collootor. Auckland Fobruary 10. lfiSi). "I NNIVERSARY"SERVICES of THE i\. PONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, AND FAREWKLL SERMON OF HEY, C. CARTER AND LAST SERMON OF Jilt RICE IN AUCKLAND. Sorviccs in tho Ponsonby Hull:—At 11 o'clock, by Pastor Tlios. Kpurgeon ; nt 3 o'clock, Pastor Rico will Preach his Last Sermon in Auckland ; at 0.30 o'clock, Kuv. Chae. Carter's Farewell Sormon. Collection at oach Service in aid of Sunday Hchool. Following TUESDAY, a Public Soiree will bo hold in the School-room, 'foa at 6.30 o'clock. Public Mooting utter, Mr Owon to take the Choir. Addresses by Pastor Spurceon, Itevs. J. H. Jones, O. Carter, Wliytook, and other minis tora and f rionds. Tickets, la Od; obtainable from all tho tcaohors. PIANOFORTE AND LANGUAGES.— Miss A. Holt, Haslott street. Now North Road. Prospectus from Mr T. H. Webb, Ouk House, Hobson-stroct j or, from' Mr Lennox, Stationer. 100, Queen-street. Tj^DEN HALL, Summer-street, Mount Jl_ Kden Road. —Mr Gko. Alduidqk will deliver his third Lccturo on " Tho Problem of Problems." in tho above Hall, TOMORROW Friday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Seats froo. Questions invited. _ GENTLEMAN accustomed to teach ing. with a capital of about £500, con hear of a good investment.—Apply Tutor, "Herald" Ofllce. . TTUSSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherlo eslsting between tho undersigned having expired by eflluxion of tiino. tho Business will now be carriod on by J. M. SYMS, who has ptirehased his late partner's intorcsttherein. VICTOR LONGUET. JOSEPH MICHAEL SYMB. MUSIC, Portraits, Landscapes, etc., Lithographed In Miniature and Qo'.ours at the Stak Offlce. ILLUSTRATED and Plain Business and Address Cards Kngravod on Plato amd Printed at tho Stab Offlco. _____ nmK medical profession certifies that Wolkk's J*- Schnapps is tho purest stimulant procur ab'o. CIALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— IO Black Foul 6 Cloths, good colour, 12 yards 68 lid, at Kondell's Brighton Houso, top of Groy-atrcet. __•£. 4\i\i fc T0 LEITO In Bumi of from 3W\9\J W JJSO upwards.—Apply Wm. 8, Coohrano, Coohrano'B Auotlon Mart, 188, Queen street, __ jTBTJ __ TO £13,000" LENT on Building 3&JL" Society prlnclplos,or on other terms to ault bo-rowers. Allotments bought and lousob bvli on Weekly Payment System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Bee List of Properties for Sale on othor page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment— O. iVtLLAMSON, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Vainer. High-street. Auckland. CIALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK — Kj Ladioa' Mackintoshes, ?a lid. at Rendoll's Brighton House, top of Grey-Btreet. mO FRUITERERS. Having secured the Belmont Orchard. Ohine muri, the underßignod is ablo to supply Fruit in any quantity. Orders forwarded will be attended to. R , N . SMITH , Thameg . DOOR PLATES, Stencil Plates, Dies, Monograms, otc, Engraved at the Star Ofllco. ■ WE can recommend Wolfe's Schnapps as tho most suitable Invigorant, Stimulant, and Restorative known. XT I O Ii I N. If you wieh to learn the Violin properly, apply at onoo to C. 11. Steward, late of the Thames; Sfanloy and Darbyehiro's Opera Troupe. Present residenco, Loo's Boarding-houee, Nolson-stroet. N.B.—Piano and Singing also taught. _£•«> DOWN will entitle you to a dfciO fine Building Allotment in Paten's No. 2 Leasohold, Dbeds Fkee. — Apply Dowden. Auctioneer. Queen-street. SALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— Kid Gloves, 6d pair; at Rondell'd Brighton House, top of Grey-street. /"IAKPETS ! CARPETS ! I-J.ust landed, \_y ex Vanduara, some vory choice doßigno in Tapestry and Brussels Carpets, 1b 6d. Is 9d, la lid. 2s Gd, and 2s 9d. Thelattcr is roal Brussols, and usually sold at 3s lid.—James Scutt, London House. Victoria and Nelpon-Btreota, Auckland. l\/f AORI AND ISLAND CURIOSITIES IYJL purchased at Craig's Curio3ity Shop, Princeß-strcet. __ TNSCRIPTIONS on Gold, Silver, and X Plate engravod at thu Star Office. ""OREVENTION is bettor than cure." There •t fore, nso Wolfe's celebrated Schnapi'B, which is a preventative of dlßeaße. ARSHALL'S Special Tincture of Podo phyllum is the Homojopathic Remedy for all Liver and Stomach Disorders and Risings and Indigestion. Price, Is per bottle.—C. W. Goodson, London Arcade, Sole Agoht for Auck land. SHOW and Bottle Labels of overy de scription Lithographed at the Stab Offlce. SAM. WHITE'S Paling Fence, complete, at 45a por chain, is a marvel of Cheapness. —CUBtoms streot East. SALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK. - Crewdeon's Heavy Calico, Js 4d dozen, at Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street. RATS! RA T S I RATS I-Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTK, Rate eat it greedily, and die; no smell. Price, One Shilling a Bottle, V. C. BHARLAND, oppoaite Posloffloe. SALB OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— Tapestry Carpet*. 1b 6Jd yard, at Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street. WORMS, All children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure. SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, lapacket ■ Apothecaries' Hal opposite Post-office. rfIOOTHACHB CURE. — Instftn-aneonß i J_ Roliof-ODONTALGIC.-Is par bottle. ---1 V. C. BHARLAND. opposite Poatjfflca DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROY AT AND STKEL PILLS.-T)' c most populai > medlolne of the day. Price, Zb Ort. a box.—Colo nial Agent F. C, Sbabland, opposite the Poat ' offloo ____ , T>ELIEF from Coagh in Ten Minutes.— . X\> SHARLiND'f? CHERRY PECTORAL' ; Price, to 6a and 4b (X..-X. O. Sharland, opposite ■th Post-office. _____ T> OSEI—NE fob im HAIH —This ele- XV gant preparation rompletelr e_ipsßß every article of a BimilM -tad now before . the pnbUc Prloe, Is Bd » botae.^H_B__HD, Apothecaries 'Hall,



DEVONPORT WESLEYAE CHURCH. PICNIC to Waiheko TO-MORROW (Satur day) is POSTPONED owing to tho unsettled stato of the weather. Date on which it will tako place will bo given In future advertisement. Jg O T I C E. Whereas cortitin Public Works, that is to say, the construction Of the Kaiimra • VVaikato Rail way (portion of Kumou - lielensvillo Section), havo been authorised, and the land for tho same taken by proclamation. Now, I, EDWARD RICHARDSON, the Minister for Publio Works, do hereby publicly notify that I appoint tho Public Works Office at Auckland to bo the Ofllco at which porßOns claiming compensation for land taken for, or otherwise affected by, tho said public works shall serve their claims, pursuant to "The Public Works Act, 1882." Dated at Wellington this 21th day of Feb ruarj, ] . EDW . ARD KICH AHDSON, Minister (or Publio Works. T7< YENI NGf CLA SS E S". A. MCA.RTHUR, SI.A., L.L.8., purposes holding Kvenins Classes at the Training Col lege, Wclleslcystraet, beginning on MONDAY, the 9th instant, at half-past seven »,m- Bach Sjbjcctwill be taken twice a week. Fooßper term: 15a for ono subject, 21s for two. Classes will aUo bo formed to prepare for the Civil Service. Goneral Knowledge and Matri culation Examinations at a fee of Two Guineas per t mi. History (general and constitutional), Political Kconomy, and Jurisprudence may bo arranged for. Information will bo given and names enrolled at the Training College between half past four and half-past flvo p m. each afternoon, and on Saturday between throe and four o'clock. _ VST ANTED KNOWN. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE Contains the most vaiiod and valuable stock of any plaoe in Auckland or the Australasian Colonies, and iB certainly tho cheapest. The departments may bo classified- Clocks and Watches Baskotwaro Gold and Silver Jewel- Fancy Goods lery (all warranted (of all kinde) Klectro-Plate Dolls, Toys Cutlery Stationery Books China and Glasswaro (at English prlenß) Lustres. Vases, &c. and a variety Desks of goods usoful Work Boxes & Baskets and ornamental Inkstands not to be found Ladies' and Gents' Bags elsewhere. INSPECTION INVITED. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, Victoria and Queen-streets. O FISHERMEN. — Tho s.s. Maoii stortj on her usual Fishing Excursion To morrow (Saturday), at 2 p.m. -VT E W STORE, IS UPPER BYMONDS-STREET. All Goods sold at a slight advance over cost for Cash. Call and soe the price and quality of our Goods. . _ . , . E.W.U. buys all his Goods for Cash, and m tonds giving the public boneflt of it Please note the address 5— E, W. ROLLERSON, Tha.meß Fruit and Grocekv Stoub, Upper Symonds-street. QPEINOS, TE AROH A.-E, >O Gallagher's, Pioneer Coaches to and from tforrinsvifle, Te Aroha, and Waiorongomai, meetiug Auckland trains daily. Passengers are requested to book with my agent, who will give full information, and mako all- necessary arrangements; special conveyances for lavalidn.—W. T. Davies, Agent, 13, Customa strflct, Auckland. -Ktf O T I C E. I W. J. Pickard, Bombay, having bought the Hush known as Parrs Makattt. all Cattle found Trespassing on the same will be Impounded. WM. J. PICKARD. OALEWt. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.-. JO Boys' Lined Knicker Suits, is 9d, at Ron doll's Brighton House, top of Grey-strcot. MAGNETIC HEALING.—MR MIL HKR STEPHEN receives Patients a Mb Itooms, Sonietville's Buildings, Vcic^ Lank, daily from 10 till 5 o'clock. (JOUND Advice. When you got a good article •3 note the brand. Persons Bhoula be careful to get WanfE's SciiN'Ai-iv. 7^o and try tho now system of deferred VJT payments at Tom Keoaing's, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Victoria-street, above Royiil Mail. MKS CORSTON bena to nfonu the Ladies of Auckland and Suburbs that Bho is selling oif hor Summer Stock of Englißh Millinery and General Drapery at a great re duotion, to make room for tho autumn eoods now just opening up. Come and secure tho bargains. A Bpecial line in Children s Cos tumes. Underclothing, &0., at Mrs Corstons, Nowluijton House Millinery and Dressmaking Ebtablißhment. opposite Portland House, Hob son street. N.B.—Ostrich Feathers dyed the prevailing colour—a beautiful cardinal. \T O T I C E . The Annual Election of five portions to form tho Licensing Committee for the Newmarket Licensing District will be held in the Reading room Newmarket Hall on SATURDAY, the Hth day of March, 1885. and written Nomina tions will be received at the aaid place up to noon OfSATURDAY,the7t.iM r h.im g Returning Officer. Date* at Newmarket, the 26th day of Febrn i.ry,lEßs. ■ * S^ALE OF T. Br ROBSON'S STOCK.— 80-inch Heavy Wigan Sheeting, Is yard, at ad ell's Brighton Houae, top of Grey-street. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Notice is hereby given that the parcel of Land hereinafter described rri\l bei brought under the! provisions of "The Land Transfer Act, 1870, UDless caveat in the mcantimoio lodg^ for bidding the samo on or before tho 2nd day Of April next:— JOHN COMRIE-Lot No. 3 Of tho subdivision of allotment No. 8 of section No, 7, of the Suburbs of Auokland. In occupation of Cheek Bros. ?3J3 Diagrams nrnv be inspected at this office. Dated this 2tSth day of February, 1880, at the Lands Registry Office, Auckland. THEO. KISSLING, . . District Land Registrar. CHAMBERS beg 3 .to inform hie • Customers he has Removed his Business ot Hop Beer, &c., manufacture to Glsborno Storo, Franklin Road. "VTOTICE.—AII Horses grazing en Mr A\ JOSEPH MAY'S FARM at Mount ltoskill must bo removed on or before March U. and oxponses paid on same, otherwise they will be sold to detoy expenses.^ pHEAPEST~HO~USE ON RECORD. GRAND VIEW. "^^ locality. Apply at oneo. W. DOWDEN, Auctioneer. Deeds Free. Personal- DEAR MARY, when you are in town do not fail to call at Fowler and Co.'s. Gn y street, for a Joint of their Delicious Meat. Tho best and cheapest butchers in town.—Bill. PERSONAL.— Will shortly bo published in pamphlet form, tho Interesting corres pondence between Joseph A. Tole, formerly awyer of this city, and O. E. Tennent, with reference to tho coronorsbip and late infamous rape caso in the Domain. OERSONAL.—Another Good Chance of JL seen ring the finest Villa Residences and Bus^noss Sitcsin tho Komnerasuburb. Where 1 W)iy, Thursday, at tho Mercantile Sale Rooms. —J, R. Randerson, Auctioneer. * PERSONAL.— To the Ladies.—Visiting and Wedding Cards engraved on plato and printed on the shortest notice at the Star Office. INQUIRIES about New Zealand and its Peoplo will bo fully satisfied for One Shilling on reference to Brett's Auckland Handbook for 1885. Send it to Home fnends. MATRIMONIAL. -Jemima, we'll get married and settle down before winter. I'm going to buy an aristocratic Victoria Avenue site. Thursday next. A £10 noto will secure one at Mercantile Sale Rooms;. Corporation Notices. p<ITYOF AUCKLAND. METER WATER SUPPLY. Quarterly Aeoounts rendered for abovo'sup pliesrequiretobepaidat^ce.^ Town Clerk's Offlco. March 2, Ifßs. 536 AITT OF AUCKLAND. Tenders required for Cartage of Water Pipes, &o. Specifications at this office. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clork's Office, March i, ISBS. 538 Q. U L L I V E R, HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE! AGENT, QUEEK-BTBE&T. £ ». d. Mount EdeD, Prospect Rise .. 3)0 0 per foot Wellington-street, Oity .. .. IS 0 0 Mountßoßkillßoa<!,GSx 132.. 8 0 0 „ Btixton Road, C 6 x 132 .. .. 110 0 „ Dunbar Road, 66 x 132 .. .. 1100 - „ Eldon Road, 66 X 132 .... 110 0 „ Stuartstreet, Ponsonby, 27x110 80 0 0 „ Cox-street, Ponsonby .. ..200 „ Clarence-street, Ponsonby ..200 „ Shelly Beach Road, 66 x 100 .. ilO 0 „ Shelly Beach Road, 60x186 ..600 „ Shelly Beach Road, corner site 6 0 0 „ Richmond Road, 100 x 117 ..300 „ Prospect-st., Ponsonby, 61 x 100 3 0 0 „ Jervois Rd., Ponsonby, 66 x 109 8 0 0 ~ Wharf Rd., Ponsonby, 40 x 100 2 0 0 „ SurreyHills.PoUen-5i.,38.6x132 310 0 „ Surrey Hills, Surrey-Bt., 40.6 x 125 6 ilO 0 „ JShn-street, 40x 82 .. .. 75 0 0 „ John-street, corner site 60 0 0 „ Choroh-street, 38 x 100.6 .. 310 0 „ WM. GUIXIVEE, ~: . HOUSE AND ESTATE AGKNT, QCEEITOTREET,



Lost ami fitomul LOST —Many a chance of making money easily and quickly by forgetting to attend [ HanderS Great Land Sales. In going to secure some of the bargains in Remuera Land, on Thursday, only 10 per cent, cash down. LOST, a Purse containing money, in Smith's 'bus or on Mount Eden Road; - finder rowarded.-Apply Mrs Robt.Umk. Ponsonby; or, Jno. C. Smith, Bootmaker. Queen-street. — -t'{\S REWARD.—Lost, a Red and . I\J White Cow; branded NN^-Anyone , bringing the same to Mrs McCaslin, Randolph ' street, Newton Road, will receive the reward. _ tTaS REWARD.-Lost, at Otahuhu, ±\) on February 25, a Silver Watch and ChaiL-tfinder will receive the; above on return. in K same to G. E. Whitmoro, Watchmaker Otahuhn. . . —— IjTRAYED away from Brighton Koad, 0 ltonmcra, a Red Cow in milk, branded S l. and has a elit in one ear; last seen * ebruary 27« i. A reward of 7a will bo paid if left at Hunter and Nolan's, Newmarkot Yards. FOUND, a Fox Terrier Dog. If not claimed within three days will be sold.— Apply Eobert White, Norfolk-streot. Ponaonby. B~~TOLEN, from the neighbourhood of Queon-strect, on Wednesday, the 4th inst,. Two Liver and White Knglish Setters (dog ana bitch); answer to tho names of " Polly ana "Scamp" respectively; registered collar num bers, 132 and 133.-One Pound Reward will bo naid to any person who will give such iaforma ion aa will lead to the conviction of tho person detaining them.—Applr to Shakespear and Co., Queen-street, Auckland. ■ —-"" ■- ' ' ■' V i-i* McctiuKS. _ N ° T _I c E# iho Auckland TradeTand Labour Council Will meet Tlll3 (FRIDAY) EVENING- at Robßon'B During Room*. XJueen-street, at 8 o'clock. All Members of Trades and Labom Unions and kindred Socioties are invited to attend. Tho Annual Report and Balance-sheet w 11 bo brought up, and the Auckland Delegates to the late Congress and othern will addreßS tho meeting. By order.^ FARNALL> secretary TUCKLAND BAND OF HO^F^ieN EVENING, aulso.intho Choral Hall. Full attendance of soloists and orchestra specially desired.— Dickinson and Kilpatrick, Sees. ! >1 . i I T3 OVAL BLACK PRECEPTORY, 149. Tho Members of the above are rcquestedto be present at the Meeting on MONDA.X next, flth tfarch, in tho Hall. Newton, for theißoception of Sin Kt. T. F. Phillips. Grand Chaplain ol Grand Chapter of America, at 7 o'clock sharp. By order. } OAK NAHAN, Reg. Auctions, TO-MORROW, At 2.30 O'clock. J J. H. HAMER . Will sell at Newton Auction Mart, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Consisting or— • Bcdstoads (Iron and Wood), Mattrasßes (Spring and Flax), Cheats Draweiis. Witsh- Btands. Chairs of all descriptions, Fioturcr. Parlour and Dining-room Suites, &c. Also, Apples, Quinces, Fowls, Ducta, &c. „,. ■ Sale at % 30 O'Clook. k'.'-x w. s cochrase} [james dacrb MONDAY, MARCH 9, At 11 o'clock. BATHS, DOORS, SASHB?i BOILER AND FITTINGS, , , TIMBER. Tlie Subscribers will Eoll.at tho Corn Broom Store. Customs-street west (near the Dock), on Monday, March 0, at 11 o'clock, , Tj ARGB BOILER AND FITTIN«S, 1 J 2,600 Bricks, 6 Long Baths (nearly new). Glass and Panel Doors, Sashes, Wood Parti tk.ns. Gas Fittings and Pipe,&&or . '. if. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, „ ■•" ' Auctionoora. ■ TUESDAY, MARCH 10. TRADE SALE •, > OF SEASONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES (MEN'S, LADIES', MAIDS', AND CHILDREN'S). .; LARGE ASSORTMENT. GABRIEL LBWIS Htis rcceivad instructions to sell, at his Rooms, on above date, at 11 o'clock, !'*'/» TRUNKS OF ABOVE GOODS, 4 O for the coining season. Terms at Sale, TUESDAY, MARCH 10. Ex Doric. FRENCH CALF! FRENCH CALF! ' , CALF MD! „ CALF KID! fiABRIEL LEWIS" Has received instructions to sell, oa abdvo date at 11 o'clock, 4 CASES FRENCH-CALF .LEATHER ■i CASE CALF KID LEATHER &c, &c., &c, Terms at Sale. "~ THURSDAY, MARCHJ2, > ' At 12 noon, REMUERA! VICTORIA AVENUE! REMUERA! PORTLAND ROAD! REMUERA! • JBEMUEKA! VILLA SITES! SPLENDID RESIDENCE! .".; ■ BUSINESS SITES! REMUERA! J. R. RANDERSON ; ■ Having beon instructed by Mr Humphries, wUI sell by public auction as above, at Mercantile Sale-rooms (next Bank of New Zealand), Queen-street, mHE WHOLE OF THAT GRAND J PROPERTY, known as "Griffiths'!* Nursery," situate in the heart of this magni ficent suburb, and having largo frontages to Victoria Avenue, Albert and Alexandra street*, and Portland Road. The Estate has been laid off into TWENTY NINE FINE SITES, one of which iooliides a splendid Largo New House with numerous rooms and every convenience, commanding ex tonsivo and delightful views; grand deep well, fully bricked, with patent wind pump connect ing with tanks supplying house. The allotmtmts are of large size, and the whole of tho land to completely fenced in, the hedges alone contain ing thousands of valuable shelter trees. 7 Tho survey hap boon cotoploted: Hie allot mentj will bo nagged and plans issued in a day or two. This property ia so good that the Auc tioneer has every confidence in plaoing omni buses and brakes at the disposal of all on the lookout for Ckolce Suburban Sites in this fashionable locality. All willing to join in viewing this superb pro perty are requested to leave their names up to 12 soon to-morrow (Saturday). Convoyanoos will leave at 2 to 2.30 p.m. LOOK OUT FOR FUTUBE ,ADVERTIBE MENTB. • ' TERMS VKBY EASY-ONLY TEN PER ' ■- CSNT. CASH. J. R. RANDERSON, Auctioneer. MONDAY, MARCH 23. IMPORTANT SALE~ OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. MONTAGUE P V M WILL Sell, by Public Auction; 'at WAIN'S HOT3EL, DUNEDIN, on March the Z3rd. 1885, absolutely without reserve. in coneequenoe of Expiration of Lease and tins ' retirement of Mr Nixon from tho Hotel, the wkole very SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLB FURNITURE AND STOCK-IN-TRADE OF WAIN'S HOTEL, DUNBDIN, ' Comprising furaishine of:."»,' 1 70 BHD ROOMS 10 SITTING-RObMS. and inelufirig -' 1 ALLCQCK'SBKSTBILLIARJDTABLKS 5 PIANOS." Large Mirrors. Pictures, Electro Plated Wow, Napery, Crrbtal, and sundries appertain ing to the business of a fi rat^clagi HoteL 1 No Reserve Contluueft xnrToarth Page .