NEW ZEALAND CONGREGA TIONAL UNION.

Coancil of tho Union resumed ita sos ■, y*storday at 11 »■»<- «»« Bw. W. J West presiding. An intimation ma ro • ed 'that a deputation from thsAackland Uhistors' Association had boon appointed urn« tho Union to tiio city. It was Jfti. deputation shraM bo in. % to attend on Thursday or Friday at *' ™ «nd n terwnrds to lunch with tho »*,,' Theconridoftftion of tho coiwti-. resumed and complete. It financial year of tho SffiSd close on Slst of August. It moved by tho Secretary, seconded, and **'•«! "That tho augmentation of tho oTI Ifond decided upon by tho Union, bo t,L effort extondiug ovor two years, and, licial committee bo at onco appointed to ■"^o for its inauguration at tiro present ion of tho Union, in accordance with tho Sationpasscd«tthola.stßnnualmcotin K " Srovs. J' Bockenhwi, . Iloateon, Air, a lin-Jsay, and Captain Daldy wore <•*}- Sfatol« tho Ocwumttco. Tho secretary T the Rsv. J. Bockonhatn Seconded, "Ttt"wli«mo.l, "That Mr Milne's homo f«r the raisinp «nd dispensing of S« Miwrol funds of the Union bo ap m\M 8«bjoot t<r any moditication of its Statk'which circumstancea may nooessi tta" MrJ. Milno oxplainod the nature of i Sr«!hM«. It wm proposed to raiso, if I Wbte, WOO in tho colony aniiually, and luttfeo Congregational Coionial Mission ™ Society l>o roquostcd to supplement] ita same by a grant of an equal amount.' fhis it was proposed, should bo applied to flu, 'following places needing help : vLiiraturato, South Dunodut, Lmwood, Oreat Ktog-^reot, Uunodin, Oamaru, Lo S Bay, and Kavonsbourno, and to epeoing of now work in such jJcm m luvereargill, To Aro, Nnpier, Swanui. New Plymouth, Mount Edon, llaKorthShoro (Auckland). Mr Mih )o ito rend a latter from tho secretary of tho Colonial Missionrry Society, to tho cll'ect that tho Society would not bo likoly to con tributa more than otro-third of whet tho dutches of tho co'.ony could themselves Having m«do tho usual luncheon adjourn- i jient, the Council at 3 p.m. resumed tho jgeudsioo upon tinanco, It was finally Kjolvod that"tho third Sunday in April bo as tho. dayo<*. which Union <flll«ctionB shall bo taken throughout Now 2sl&nd* On tho motioH "of Dr Boaoby, n select committee, consisting of the Chairman, Secretaries, *ho Kovs. J. Robertson, J. j Jmtsom «d tho movor was nppoint<xi to ' consider ttie question of Disbursement of j gitalVfid, and report to tlio Council. I. ltms agreed on the motion of Captain! ])£j, seconded by Rev. »<• Bcckcnhuin, "tlaUny site purchased out of monoya of ttaSto Fund shall remain trrc property of \ tinVJtion until tho principal and iritoreot ij(J«nte of 4 per cent, bo paid fry any Coogng'tional Church occupying t'ae same ; bat the Union may call up the same, or tho chtrokin»yp&y it off atthrca months' notico to iie treasurer of the UnionorSitesFund." Itwjilsoreaolved, "That the Congrcga-, tionsidenorainatiitnti)statistics of tho Homo I aniitty and the colonies, a list of tho insti-: totions of tho denomination, and another lirt of its publications, bo compiled from . «och available sources as Voav Books, &c, to occupy a few pages in tho Year Book of our Dnion ; also, a list of nil tho sites hold intrast for future Congroguticmnl Clmrch taee in Now Zealand."

Mrs licnvitf* Address, The Council met again this moo-ning at ten o'clock. Besides ministers and delo gites,»number of ladies wcro present for the purpose of hearing tho address vhich Mn Lenritt had arrswged to dolivor. After religbmaexercises tho Rev. J. Robertson in 4 brief speech, introduced Mrs Mary J. iowitt, of the Women's National Tomper mco Union of America. In tho course of to remarks he read a lettor from tho editor <<if "ths Congregfttionalist" of Amoricn (R«t. H, M. Dexter, D. D., of Now York) cndiaU; commending Mrs Leavitt in her mission. . * ITbeGureHAN (Rev. W. H. West) bade! Mm Leavitt welcomo in tho name <of tho Council, Muring her of its earnest and hearty sympathy. Mrs Lkaviit then began her address, and «rjoke forcibly and well for fully forty minutw,ttttin|[ forth nlearly tho origin and objaotodittollnion which she repreaonted. Bnviug oiplained kor own position as one of thodenomkatarepresented fey the Coun cil, eho said that blio had not como thore to sdmonlsb, but to describe the work which thi [Won had doao. Somo tnisapprehen aon hid misted nitti raspect to tho nature cttie r/fl/oa-inany people fancying that 4 waj essentially a low-class movement, ffisikemphatioally denied. Noithor was Btbeoutcoma of " a woman's whim," but • JoMphlCook had happily said, "an opl's whim—God's whim." It took its nit tho close of tfcra Civil War, when tho iijarions effects of tho drink habits then in large measure «ontracted wore beginning to ojrttieirmaltgn influence upon the rising jmratiOß. Ib was constituted upon tho ™* of the federation of district unions, tift » Central Union consisting of about Illiidy members. At present tho total wnbeiehip amounted to over 200,000, uiw departments of work had been Wont-viz., the Reference, the Proven- X and the Legislative. Attondanco na made at prisons and police stations tub a view of securing the men and women wcwated there. There were also police Bitmna, for whom this was a special wo -k. Hslonnatories, temperance inns, colfjo palaces, and othor similar institutions were rtubliibed. Bands of Hopo were likewise Waected with tho Union, but the wives ud mothers associated with tho move ■nt, beliovinf; that children wero better « bad, at Might instead of being abroad, «d decided that the meetings of thoso wnds of Hope »hould bo held in the day ■"*•, So far as the legislative work of tie Union was concernod, five States of ™ Kepablio had introducoa into their Mncation Acts regulations providing that «c Mhool children should bo taught neMientiflc facts bearing upon the nature Mdeffeote of alcohol, and also proscribe:! »«teachers should be oxamined with J»pect to their knowledge of the same. wbeßeference Department was entrusted J" Duty of snpplylng and circulating Utature dealing specially with the actual ODjeotionß found by personal experience W inquiry to arise from the uso of 'wol. Having given many interesting PWicalars with regard to the work- Hof the Union, Mrs Leavitt entered y™ an eloquent justification of the njbto of women to publicly ex- P»ra and teach their views on these •Mnmilar matters. Sho eaid, in con won, that her object was to secure, "MOW tho ministers who were present, wwlnctions to pther towns than Auck «M with tho view to the establishment in ™»of branches of the Women's World's Stance Union. Already in Anck -2iS c than 200 ladiea had assisted in .■WMuWngthe local branch. ineßeva. Dr. Roskby, Thos. Hameb, J. JWmham, and tho Chairman in turn July thanked Mrs Loavitt for her tongements woro then made for a ™to conference between Mrs Leavitt "« ministers of Southern congregations Regard to her proposed mission in the ( &^. un«l rose as Mrs Leavitt and the '■«* ladies withdrew.

lacoijporatioa «>' the Union. nij^aestion of the incorporation of tho ™b was introduced by Dr. Rosehy, who SSSv c reP° rt of tho Committee ap «w • consi(fer the proposed bill. The view of general fnterest S^ednle which the Committee had Sf f? recommend to bo attached to the liffi • ?jWlth matt*rs of faith. This, N» m iSUMion> WaS ado Pted unon> fti'sio ' ~ ° existence of one only JWu, *I«. Son > and Holy Spirit. (2) ta»S atl? n o£ tho Divine Word as our «adS™*'?™ mir Jesus Christ, Son of God «i,3,v an ' fliß Buffering and death HWT for tho BOns ol the w°rld. lll»uS vati?n by grace through faith of °' Z ■Sfl 61n Him- (;)) The necessity «•»«»i"? o£ the Uoly s Pirit for HlThaT ? f man in lifo ond holiness. "wponaibUity of man, and '«OGo2 i.S ai,ure of the invitations of Holy &L {8) The divino inspiration of WS tut6 i . con<ainod in tho Old and ifi t,*S n- (6) The life to oorao with d**Su f d retribtJ. tiol"- (7) The ex •*ey. (BWPk v;' ere not baptised in in gappw I ■^ h, 8. celebration of the Lord's IktAnS^lß t0 His command. (10) oft»oK™V n! t uitution in the churches WVeS? h?- ir BPiritual oversight. *«, viz wratlon of their temporal "d that of a ot Preslsyter or bishop, "^■•bmLfciy-, (U) Theaccoptancs »alea of ihW&\ tlcle3 under tho following rtS a<m' the ««* th«e cf ««the D^'^inthepreliminary note IH, Church Order ¥»>*>dSl e, Con «rc S ationali 3 to or S',* 9 SS ted l atthea onnual meeting 5"4 Wsl^^onal Union of England r^Kf' 18. 83- <«) Ifc «■ not "**aflc w * %**s Mticles to present :•„, , w critical confession of faith.

(6) It is not intended that it should be put forth with any authority, or as a standard to which assent should be required, (c) The tlijuHowtmco of "fiio utility 01 creeds and article? of religion «s a bond of union, and thp rejection of subscription to any luinian'fon&u'.iU'jes as a term of communion (fj) Tho aforesaid articles are <w lie con ptmed as oxpro sine not t'ko lull creed of Coagrcgationalists, but simply as supplying safeguarda for tho preservation of church property t<? th'o Congregational bod,v^ Thp Council adjourned at 1 oVlcxta. :

THE DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

I lEY IELEGRAPH—MtESS ASSOCIATION.') • ■F owhi'bV Rackcoi.'ksb, tin's itfWnuon. The first day's racing tX the Dunedin Jockey Club is ttk&g place this afternoon. Tlio weatltSt was threatening in the morn ing, ft\\t broke about ton, and at noon it Was beautifully lino ovorhead, though a [Strong N.E. wind was blowing, lW courao is in splendid order, Wheh jn-uco&i ings commenced at 12.30 £MU. about 5,000, persona woro present. The following nvo the results::-- Haxiuoac HVitDi.K Hack of 10Cl36vs< tho socond liLrjoti) recuiv.is l'Osoys from tho slakes. Two milts ami« didlarico, Ruvonswood, ltet 121b (Sheouan) . . 1 Liuwood. il't Idlb (T. Stowurd)... . 2 llockot, lOst lib (H. McKay) 3 Koody (lOst 21b, C. Hobbs), Tttpadi \lost lib, Cotton), and Little <;9at 21b, Toolo), also started. liottinp: (i to 4 nt^lnfit Ravonswood ; 3 to 1 bar ono. At tho first attompt tho Hold woto dos|>i»tc''.OLl on oxcollont terms. Pass ing tho Stand tho first timo Rocket and I ljnv,ood led, «itli liavonswood lyin^ back ! fourth. Tho old f^rey and Linwood main tained these positions for tho first urite {' then Shocnan brought Ruvoitawood », nnd tho race heroaftor was nevw i\i doubt, Kavonswood, who gained cVory jump, win ning with tho groatost ease by 30 lengths. Dinwooil wan Second, Rocket (a length behind) tliivd. Timo, 4tnin. 37soes. All tho jumps woro takon beautifully, not a single mistake being made till Moody ran round tho lust hurdlo. Dividends: £2 4s and £3118. Tuk Chami-aone Stakes of lSOaovs^ with a aweepstakca of lOsovd. oucli added, for twer-. >cur-oWe. Colts, Sat 101b: IllUos. 8;S: 71b;; no' allowunro for Rohlinca. T!>o BL'iond horso to rocoive iiUsovs. from lire slr.kcs, Bix furlongs. Mr J, Stophonson^ t> c Kvdrtdn Lad, by Cadogan- Fallacy (J. Kean') ... ... I 1 Mr G. Oli'l/ord's eh c Stony hurst, fcV King of Clubs—Watereprifrs (H. Thomson) ■ 1 Mr A. Hawthorno's th I Spade Guinea, by King of Ctftbs—Uupeo (Dorritt) ... 3 Mr F. R. \\'\nto'B b f Jealousy, by Cos mwlaunus—Envy 0 Mr U. Ray's be, by Muskot—Wai-IM .« 1) Botting: 2 to 1 on Stoneyhursfc, 8 D 6 2[ bar ono. . j Won by a clocir length in *ttin^<)eoc. \ Thk Dunki.«in CAM 1 of I,'dOtapVß.. Wltjj a Swoop -Bt«keß of 15sovs. otit'h. Tho Bocond horso to; icceive SOOsoVs., h,nd tho third HXteovu. frora ■ the Bt«kC9. Tv/o Inilcs Und a distance lion. W. Ro'oinson's b h Vanguard, by Traducer—En Avunt, 4yrs, 9st 31ba... 1 1). O'Brien's br c Trenton, by lilusket— Frailty, Hyrs, 7st !)lb? 2 Cr. Batos's eh m Kinerva, by Traducor —SweetbriM", syrs, 7st 3 SoH'Viester was scralchod for the Cup st 52.30 p.m.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tlie matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act 1883," and of the Bankruptcy of John Ukquuakt. Notice 16 iiiciu;iiv eiv*HN that I. John Urqnhart. of Cook-street. In tho City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck land, in New Zealand. Master Mariner, have thin ilar fil«d in tho said Court at Auckland a petition to be adjudged a BunkrnpL Dated this 25th day of Vebruary, 1883. Devore & Ooopp:r, Fisher's Buildings, Qtfoon-streot, Auckland, Solicitors for the Debtor. TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THK COURT"oF BANKRUPTCY HOLUEN AT AUCKLANU, In the mattor of " Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883," " Amondment Act, 1854." Notice is iiereby oivev that I. Jambs Baker, of HolensviUo, in the Provincial Dla ti ict ot Auckland, in the Colony of Now Zea land. Buahinao. have thin day filed in the sold Court at Auckland a Petition to be adjudged a BankruDt. Dated this 28th day of February, 1884. JaJI KB BAKER. K. T. Dukaur. Queen - etreet, Auckland, Solioitor for the Dobtor. TN BANKRUPTCI IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of " Thoßankruptoy Aot, tßß&"and of the amendments thereof, and of tho Bank ruptcy of John Urquhakt, ot Auckland, Master Mariner, a Bankrupt. Noticb is hebbby GiTEN that th« First General Mooting ot Creditors will be held at my office, Htap. Buildings. Fort-Btreet in the Oily of Auoh land, on FRIDAY, tho 27th day of February. 1885. at twelve o'olook noon. Proof of debt must be furnished prior to or at tha meeting. Proxy forms can be obtaued at my office. No proof can bo admitted, except under ordoroftho Court, after the expiration erf three months from the data of tho filing of tfto petition. Accounts eont in unsupported by proof of debt aa prescribed by law cannot b« recognised. Daiod this 26th day of February, 1885. JOHN LAVTBON, Official Asatanes in Bankruptcy. Dkvore & Cooper, Queen-Btrott, Auckland, Solicitora for tho Bankrupt. TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THK COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDJCN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Bankraptcy Aot, 188%" and amendment Uioreof. and of tha Bank ruptcy of Jab. Bakkr, of Holonsvllle, Bush man, a Bankrupt. Notice ib hereby oiven that the first General Mooting of Creditors will be held at my offlc«. Star Muildiners. Fort-stroet. In the CHy of Auck land, on WEDNESDAY, Ith Maroh, at 12 o'clock noon. Proof of debt must to furnished pror to or at tho meetlntr. Proxy f(jrtuß can bo obtained at my office No nroot can be admitted, except under order of fie Court, after tho expiration of three months from the date of the filing of the Petition. Acconnta sent in unnnpportrd by proof of dobt as prescribed by law cannot be recognised. Dated this 26 ih day of February, 1885. JOHN LAWSON. Official Assignee In Bankruptcy. K. T. Dufaur, Quoen-stroet, Auckland Bankrupt's Solicitor. Tenders. mo CARPENTERS. Tenders will ba rocolvod until Noon of SAT URDAY NKXT for tho erection of a Shed on Itailwav Wharf. Plans at my offlco, Canada BUild)nSß- HENRY G. Y7ADE, Architect. f|T~O BUILDERS. Tenders are invited until Noon of SATUR DAY, 28th inst., for the Erection of a Villa Roßi<ienCo^ O I ,T& yMITCHKLT, Architect,,. Mutual of Victoria's Building. rrf~o b v i l d c r s'. THREE SHOP 3, KARANQAHAPK ROAD. Tendors are invited for above until 4 p.m. on MONDAY 9th of March. mujnua i, Ji p « BURROW3i Aro hitect. A.M.P. Bulldinßß (over Goodson'B). TO BRICKLAYERS.—Tenders invited for the Building of two Chimneys at Glass Works, Freeman's Bay. Tenders close SATUR DAY. Fobrnary 23. at 1 p.m. TO CONCRETERS.—Tenders will ibe received by tho undersigned until noon on Saturday next, 28th inst., for laying down oaths; labouronly.-J. W. Duff, Grey-sireet. nhENDERS are invited up to noon of I Sa'.urday. tho 28th instant, for the erection of a bakur's oven and bakehouse in Ponsonby. —Plans and specification to be seen at J. Roberte'3, grocer. Ponsonbv Road. EIDERS required (labour and nails only* for building throo Cottages at Arch Hill Pinna and specifications to be seen at "am White's, Customß-Btrcet. Tonders close at noon. Kriday. 27th lust. Continued on Flrrt Vox* WANTED, a Good Pnperhanger.— Ap plytoH.H. Chester. Painter, Lincolp street, Ponsonby, to-night, or by eight o clock m morning. -,— WANTED, a Gentleman Boarder, private family; 8 mi? ut&& o™,s^ street: no other boarders —Apply Stak Uttlce. ATTANTED, a General servant who can W miik for the country.-Apply J. Grey, Eden Crescent. F"OT;"^ALE OR CHARTER, with gear, anchor', &c. all complete, tho Cutter ose Ann, as now lying at anchor off,niy resi dence. Judge's Bay.-Arthur D. Bennett, Notary. Paimeraton BuildingH. _^ mO ENGINEERS. Butchers, and Others. X -Very Superior Quality in Dungaree and Blue Linen, Overalls and Blouses made jto order at IG. Coutta's Edjnburgb House, Karangahap* Road.



' ' Want***,, WANTED, fur a Sottllrstn town, qualified _nd r»glßterod Chttmißt: musi do married man—Apply to J. C. Bhnrlaud and Co., Wholesale Druggists, Lorno-BU-eßt, AWdk lar.c. ANTED, a Waiter^ .youug and smart • also, Hafr&niald.—Apply Governor Gordon DiVilnff Itooniß. WANTED, a Man to plastoV i wall.- Apply at onoo, John Irv^n, Itaranguliapc Head. \\7 ANTfcD, ft, Smart Carpenter.—Applj If '.ins evoning, St. Paul's Temporal^ CJiUroh. WANTED, a ,Tup,i,<H" ttamT'ior the Drariorp ; aW. 'U Message Boy.—Apply J. Qilrnnur> i^pyforSymonda-strect. WAtJTED.TßakerT^Apply to Georgo Kent. Newmarket. , WANTED, an Apprentice to the linking Business.—Apply lo W. flntey, Avch Hill, Great North Road. WANTED, Smnrt Hoy As Apprentice to the ■lotosUe'ry t'rad'o; proiulu'ni vo- Qxlirod.—AcMrcsa, f Cwellor, Stab Ofllco. TiTANfEI), 2 rcspootablo Lads to tcai;rt .» T the carving (good op'oning!.—lt. Mit' choil, Cnatom-aa'tre'ct VvaaT. ANT_J_\ S,tV>o^, _etivo Lnd to go _>ltl\ a cart.—Apply C. Jolmstono, Union ftlkery.r'arnoll. WANTED, by a roupectftblo Younß Man, a Situation In Ifrapory or other wise; good testimonials.-—A'trtmrt 'Hiravcr," BtaujOMco. WANT_S\ situation as Chemist's As s'.atSnt. Over flvo years' oxporionco. '■ijio«l nlspenßor and counterman. Him man s'^'d'brauch business. Ono year disponsor for iiosuital. Total abstainer. Rofuroncoa.—Apply D.W.R.R., Stab Offlco, WANTED, at iTammford's'"Auckland Roglstry (estib. 22 years; Telephone 2? 8); flousokeopor (ifls), Uonoral Ufa) i both for ef.nio lotel, near Auoklaud. W"~ ANTED, nt ltftJiUttfei-3'B Auckland Registry (estob. 32 years; 'i'olophono 278), Kanuaid, Hfta iUisbornn). ANTED, Gonerala, Nuraogirli, Mill handa, Bushmen, littiin, Drivers, Cooks, mil all kinds of Borvanta. — A. McLeod's Itegistry, Wharf, or Bt. Mnry's Rond, Pommnby, VITANTED, ft good Gonoral Servant { T V ono who undor9tands plain cooklDe\ Uso. a good Washerwoman, to ao ono ttay 8 ivqs'hing weekly.—Mrs Porcival. Green Lani\ VVTANTeI), a young Girl to do washing TT and housework,—A)iply t6 MratMnea, liuasoU-olvoot, Great Norlh Uoad. WANTED, ft ttlrl l^Td'SiSroinldTen nrfd asSflit ■jvit'li hdfisowiirX'; new ar 'lval preferred,—A'ppjy, sbnrp, Mrs. W.lcook, iVest-streot, Nowton, noar Wo.Hi'g 6 atoro. WAITED, tfitoktb Boy.—Apply bo tweon 9 and 10 n.m. to Maaon Brothora' 3rain Btor^, Arch Hill. W" ANTED to Purchaee, a Second-hand lliignry Polo, also a Set of lloublo Hax icas.—Q.T.T„ Btak Oillce. __*_*__ WANTED, a strong Errand Iky.— Apply J. C. Bharl«irf «n\l Go., Short and-atreot. _ ANTED, tTTtandy Blacksmith.— Apply Fraaor ami Tinno, Phusnlx ypqudry, titanloy-atreot. WAhTED, to buy a Second-hand Bath ~ Chair.—Apply Doggin, General Storo, V alloy Road. WANTED, a Little Girl 11 or 12 yoars of ago to mind child and assist—A. 3acth. North Shorn. VX7>ANTBD, an Upholstoresa; muit bs .T V nblg to use a eowlnß maohlno. and to nakeca.rpeta.-T. and H. Cooko, U, Vlctorlaau WANTHP In a week or two, a Uook and Laundress.—Apply In tho morning to Mrs Aroliio Clark, Tho Urao, Romuora. WANTED, an exporioucod Houao and Parlour Maid. - Apply to Mrs Cowle, Bishopßcourt, Parnoll. botweah 9 and 10 In tho nornlmjor botwoen B and r In the ovoalng. IiITANTBu, a'Maohlnlst.—Apply to jNfra V V DoVrna, Ollakiu Manufactory, Napler itreoL ANTED, Working Houßokeopor for a wldowor's family; oomfortablo homo In »ostorn suburb.—Apply by loiter, "A.J.," P.O. Box 129. WANTED, a trustworthy Nurse for a baby j must bo a good neodlowoman led ablo to wait at table.—Apply to Professor Urown. Dovonport. WANTED, a Koapeotable Nurse Girl, —Apply to MraT. J. Philips, Karangn mro Road, Newton. WANTED by a respectable peraon, a Situation aa Working Houaokoopor, or my place of trust; is a good plsin cook.—Ad- Iross, " H.Li.." Barr'a Lodglng-houae, Oni'hunga. ANTED, some Person to adopt a protiy baby boy S months old: entirely [i yen up.—Apply "0.A.8.,* BtAßOffloo. ANTED, some kind Peraon to Adopt a Baby Girl, four weeks old; will bo intirely ffiren up.— Apply Matron of the )ld Hospital. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs W. J. Courtnoy, Howo itreet. WANTED, a Good General. Servant (anolher kopU.—Apply to lira Gorrlo, idjoinlnc ItemUeta Biatloni __^ WANTED," V good General Serranti -Apply to Mrs Bhoia, Arney Road; tomuora. VXT ANTED, a ServaUtGirl.—Mrs Jones, VV Ormlnnlo, Wynyard Road, Btoaoy mrat. Mount Kdon. ANTiD, Toung Gentleman Boarder; private family; 6 minutes from Quoon- Vootj tonns moderatu—Apply Bolmont House, <B'Boa-stroot grd house past Bohnpn, \X7ANTBD, Respeotable General Ser- TT Vantln small family.—Apply Mrs I'ar ington. Llnooln ttreet. f onsonby. W "ANTED, a good General Servant.— ApplT to Mrs Choyce, Park Road. ■Iratton Road. WAIfTBD, Goneral Servant; must be good plain cook.—Apply Good Hope Pining Rooroi. Wellwley-BtraO Boat. ANtBD.a Partner withjn.OOO capital In a good Paying Manufacturing Business.--Applj to Bsoretary T. and S. Atorrin tnd Co. (Limitod). WANTED to Rent, a Doublo-window Shop, within 2 miles from town, with stabling and a small portion of land.—Address, 1 • X.M.St.. M Btar Offlco. WANTED TO LBT, a Boarding-house, ntit City Hotel, Victoria-street.—Apply Bleoaon'a Hotol. • \\7 ANTED TO PURCHABE, a 1 or £ V T horse power Gearing.—Bond price, Sees,, to \V. Vlokery, Bnglnotr, Hepburn-street. ANTED TO PURCHASE (cheap), good square 100-gallon Iron Tank-. Btato price.—Address, " Tank," Stab Offloe. WANTED to Buy, good Puriri Posta.— Apply Bam White, Fonoor, Customs- Btroet. _^______^________ W' "ANTED, a Complete So* of Photo- KTiiphlo Apparatus.—Stato lowest price to Vox, Star Offlca t ANTED, good, sound, steady Harness Horse, under sevon Good price given for good all-round howe. Trial required.— Apply to Oroom. Halstead's Btables. ANTED.—The a.a. Blanche goes on anEicurslon toWaihnkeandCbambor lln's Island To-morrow, at 7.30 a.m. ANTED, near Hobson-street, a House with S or 6 rooniß.-Apply 227. Queon- Btraei. ________ Tt/AIJ-'fiD, about 80 feet ticket Fono- V V Ing. with 2_gates.-Apply aftor 8 pm. 2nd houao, Grafton Road, left side from Choral Hon. WANTED, Everyone to look at the Advortlsemoßt re performance at the Theatre Royal on Batnrday night WANTED, th« Public to call a» Hann ken Bros1., Drapors and Clothiers, and got good value for ready money. WANTED, Orders for our Celebrated 60s Sulta Woollama, Beady-money Tailor. Bydonham House, foot of Grer-ntreot. W"ANTfiD~T-N'OWN— You can ifuy a Boy's Knickerbocker Suit, lined throughout, for 4s lid, at Hannkon Bros., 300, 302. Uppor Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN.—Great Bargains thi» wnek in Drapery and dothing at T. and J. MoMastor's Sale, to make room for their New Stock Jnat arrived by Done. WANTED KNOWN— Cheap Timbbb I Cheap Timbbb I And all other kinds of Building Material, oan be purchased oheaper and better than anywhere else at the yards of D. Goldie .Albert-street WANTED KBOWN—Men's Superiw Mosgiel or Kaiapol Suits, to measure, iH 15e; Trousers, 18a Od.-New Zealand Tweed Company, Bhortland-st., opposite Btab Offlce. WANTED KNOWN, by those about to build, that Plans can be Preparod with due regard to sanitary arrangements, beautiful in appearance and economical in cost, by Draper Fowler, Architect, Wellington-street, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN—That One Snra made by MUNRO & MILUGAN. Hob son-street, will wear longer than Hiu A Dozen (Cheap and Nasty) Shoddy Burrs. WANTED, 300 Ladies to Purchase Sun shades and Umbrellas at 40 per cent, under the nnualprice. Truth, notpuff.-James Soutt, London Souse, Victoria and Nelßon-Bts., Auckland. WANTED.— Seemgia believing. Navy and-blaok ground Prints, which are now bo fashionable and obtainable nt London Honac only for tho price-Byds. 2b Hid (Bold elsewhere 6d yard); tho usual BJd goods for sjd. First closb ataff of Drepsmakers kept on the promises. —James Soutt, London House. Victoria and Nelaon-streeta. Auckland. TTSTANTED KNOWN—For the con- TT venlence of those who cannotahopin the day time, W. H. Dampier's Boot Shopin Victoria-street ia now open to 9 o'clock, and will continue to do so during the Selling Off. ANTED KNOWN—West End Phar maoy. Ponsonby Road, cheapest Drug Biore in town-Holloway's Pills, la 3d; Cockle's. Is 3d: Whelpton'a, la 3d; Eno'a Fruit Salt, SB 3d; Feeding Bottles, 6d; Steadman's Powders, Is 3d; Porous Plasters, Is and Is 3d; Fluid Magnesia, Is 3d; Citrate of Magnesia, la 3d; Jacobs Oil. Za 6d Do Jongh's 08, 2s 9d, Chlorodyne. Is and is 3d.-A. J. Biomfleld, Homoeopathic Chemist, Herbalist, and Pharmaoist "IT/ ANTED TO SELL—Whips (a really W splendid assortment of every kind)— Ladies'. Genta1. Riding..Briving, Cart; also, BoUd Nickel Spurs, Stm-upa. and the latest novelties in Saddlery and Harness; prices are aaleManulaeturer, 183, Queen-street



\S7 ANTED—Como on Saturday night. , "VTtTAJjTED KNOWN,- Don't try any ol t T T tho following Drape-/ If yo" do not think 1 they arts Some ot tho most Wonderful IJaivaim • -you evor b.iw or hcnvd ijf in Auckland : - HooUf ami Kyeß.'JldoK (or Id ; largo mid .small Dross ■ Uuttous-,3 doctor Id; Wliito Worsted, 8 akolns ' for Id; Ladiea'really Kpodßluok Straw Hals, Id - each! Ladlos" mod Cloth Gloves, Id the pair; Men's eood useful Nockties. 2 for Id ; ,000(1 CM ' lars. 2 boxes for Id ; Kood Kibbon; about 2 inches ! wile, Id per yard ; (Mark's 200 yd Reels of Cot -1 ton, blaok nnd white, Id tho r-n-11 Mon a Socks, . 2d Ilio pair ; Men's Coloured llniidkcrohlofs 2tl: r vory gram! lU'O of ISoyn' Bella. !!d each ; Ladies' f Htoo'clliga, Sd i Illfnnto' Felt Capeß, 2d ; Ladies lies (assorted), 3d ; Ladles' Aprons, 3d ; Mon'a • Linen Collars, 3d ; Umbrellas, lid each ; Mor ) lev's Knitting Cotton, Rood numbers, in pot' lb : - lUnck Silk, Is pqr ,vr!<i ! Bluett Siltin, Id pet yard: good lilaok 14id OlUveo, s;?.o 0, la por imtr, &«.. SMV-Tell your fMonflq to bH n liilioat IHrnpler'n WAMW' pTOVVfi, -Selling Otr. Soiling Off. — A soitsoMtlblo tli'ie for n Choap Balo. — W, H. Damimku's Annual Choap Sale is Now Qoinß On. Groat aiaußhter, nthli UOot Shop. Vlotorla-atnsot, and will continue far Six Woqkn, when Ihp whole Btocir will bo Offered to >,ho ftuMlft ».t, pßlinqi iWioh *11l tottmipktholb.. Jji.Mot-W ottrV-S IKb ofvpbUeb 6t ArtVBVlWWft I will only montloh a few lincß:— J^u'.bij Imitation Kid, olaßtio-sldcs, reduced to. 2a lid, Its ikl, lo and Is Cd; suporior real ditto, reduced to 5a Gd, os, 7a, Bs, 8a (id—all roduood in priro! Ladiea' PrunoUua with high htioln, rmUiped.to Is, 4b lid. JoOd, os 3d, (Is, Pfi,t!iU,flljll *r>-irt\l S'o duocd lv iu'lcni i* i»r»{,\d lllio m Lftdlea' iJallo inß ,n«4 reVpHlmt Bhoo9 roducod to le lid ; ft qWh lino of Ladles' White Marsolla Boota, iiißh hoels, Ss, l's and 2"b 2« per pair: Ladles' Auekland-mailcCarpot Slippers, roducod to 2a ikl; auporlor Morocco, lined with lamb skin, 2a 9d j Qonta' nice light Patont Slippors, roducod to 2a 6d: Genta Handßomo French Putont Goloshod Dress Boots, 7s lid; Mon's Watertight*!, dainaKod by lire, 2s to 7s Od per pnir. A largo lot of Uueklo Shooa WO are dotormluca to Clear out from IS to 20 per cent, under COBt, (5 to 0, fc); 10 to 13, fa I'd. A great many lines In Ohi(dr'<;n ro Wo YvlU sßll ro !;ardlCB0 of UDBt, Infanta' Slippers, 9d per pair; /'.co-ttSs, 1 to 0, Is; Infanta' E.S., 2 to 5. Is 3d; 11 Cants Felt Lace-ups, Ikl and Is per pair. A. very nico Dorby Shoe (Ladies'), Prunella, high heelH. reiluced to 5» Ikl, &c, &o. As wo have a splondid nasortmont to choose from, tho public would do woll to call early and soouro tho best at Dampicr's Boot Shop, Vlctorla-strsot; opon from 8 in the morning till 9 at night. A^T~N TE 0 KToTI If you want IV) SRIX your bi'oporly, if you Want yotir LAND SUu-UIvIDKI) to tho best ftdVantnKo. , If s'dn want TO PURCHASE Allotments or Rosldonooß, Ir you want A LOAN on Fre'oVioMß,. If you \Vrtnt TO BUY On DKFEIIiIKD Pay it yo\\ Vvan'i your HOUSE IJBT or your RKNT Cellootod. It you want yonr Proporlv VALUKD, If you want any KNG INDUING, SURVEY ING or ARCIIITKOTURAL work done, Apply to E. H. GIBBON, Cl VIL BNO INKKII, V AI,U ATOR, h AN D; AN D KSTATK Aiifi^'l v, QUBKN-STRE]»T Inoil door but 0110 to T. mid P-, MyH:"A, above Atkins, Drapor). ~F "kKSI'ECTABLE Widow wißhea to _^a_ Lot one or two Front Rooms, unfur nished, to couple without family, or widow ; rent very modoratu, healthy locality, closo to tram.—Mr Wallace, uroeor, Ivarangahapo Road. A PRACTICAL Gardener wants an Hngagemont: homo and colonial ex porionco.—AddreßS A.C., Stah Olllce. B" OOT TRADE.—Wanted, sovoral good Machinista.—G. Black and Co., Chapel atroot. BOOT TRADE,—Wanted, a Smart Lad for tho Clicking Department, and a Hoy lor oloanlng-upi—Hy. Davy, Crown Uoo' Fitc tory, Oroy-BtroeL PIANOS Wanted Sttlo,—A sillondid new Shop dnil l»u ulabed at tho disposal bf anyone requiring to 801 l pianna, hannonluiuß, &c—Apply at Shop (next to Hunter's), comer of I'ook and Uobsor. ctreum. PASSAGE to WolUngton.—Wanted to Soil .'elmap) betwot-n this and Slßt March, yuloon Ticket to Wellington. — For addreea, apply Stau Olllco._ TO YOUNG'LAraES,—Wanted to Lot, two nico Rooms, with use of kitchon; nice cottaire, and good locality.—For address, apply ST,\ 11 Olllco. mo BUSH CONTRACTORS, &c— X Wanted, to make largo quantitloß of Rail way Bloopers from two thousand acroa of hush, —Apply to atovona. Vlow Koad. ML Kdon. TIfI'AINTERS,— Wanted, n good Hand. —Apply Mr Kdward Wood, New North Road, near Klngsland Station. rriO BOOTMAKERS.—Good clianco for i steady man.—Wsnted to Soil. Goodwill of tho Trndo; established 10 yoars; reaaon for soi ling. 111-health.—J. W. Peglor, Quoon-Btroot, Onohunga. .«,■ To Let mo let. Comfortablo Roaldoncei top of Kybor I'obs, 8 rooms and washhoUgo, bath, water, gas; pos session on 3rd Mnrob;— King, Walker and t'd., Aijontfli No. S, Queen-sireot _ _ _ _ QUKEjf-B'tKfcsiT, SHOPS AKb OFFICES, PALMKRJBTON BUILDINGS. Apply Caretaker, or H. Gkkkk, care Messrs WuiXAKKIt & RU&HKLL mO LET, comfortable 6-roomed Cottngo; J. orory oonrenlonco, and Tory protty view. —Apply 11. J. Riordsn, Hobßon-stroot, near Coolc-»tro»t mo LET, a Front Rooth, furnißhdd, 5 X minutes' walk from Queen-street.—Mrs Sorter, Cook-street. TO LET, Brighton Road, Parnell, a Six roomed Houbc; wator laid on.—Apply Mrs Cartor, nest door. TO LET, Shop and 4-Roomed lloufo noxt SalTation Barracka. Albert-street.— Apply to O. Madden, Lower Uobaon-Btroet. TO LET, Fornishod Bedroom and uso of Kitchen.—Mr« liathnrn. Ireland-atrcot. nnO LET, a i"urniahod"Be3room, suitablo I (or 2 single mon, with attendance if rodiilrod. Terms, moderate.—l.l 3, Groy-mrcet. TO LET, in Waterloo Quadrant, a hoiW 6 room", pantry, bath-room*. wa>h-houso, gas and water throughout.—Apply S. A. Gold stnin. nnO LET, Furnished Bodroom, closo to I Queer.. jtreot.—For address, apply Star Olllno. . . . Tf^O OWiNEKS of Hounoa, Lnnd, xloubob X To Lot. Leases, wiihing to ronliso, I have numorous enqulrios evory day after same.—Ap ply JH. Cnrhinei, Honso and Land AgeuC Tomplo Chambers, opposite " Herald " Oillco, Qneon-streot. TO L3T, a Shop and Dwolllng at foot of Groy-streot-Apply C. Alckln, High- Btreet. O LET, an excellent 6-roomed Kosi denco In Orafton Road, gas, water, bath room, oto.—Apply C Alckln, ltliili Btmot. TO LET, Shop and Dwolling, 0 roomg, and everr convenlonea —Apply Mrs Wat aon, corner of Victoria and Nelson stroeta. mO LET, WeUcsley-street Baptiat Churohj X poescsflion can be given on Itt May.— Apply to Voile and - Douglas, House, Land and Estate Agenta, Bhortland-atroot. TO LET, 2 now Brick Shops, well finished ; gas and wator laid on; situated In WoUealoy-etreot Kast—J. B. Morpoth, No. 20, N^. Insurance. TO LET, for 8 months, a ifouso modestly furnlahod. including ulano; five mlnutos' walk from Post-ofllco.—For Salo, or Loaso, a flrsD-ola-s Hotel in tho Country ; bar takings. £35 per week. Tablo covers all exponsoß.—For Sale, Hotel and Storo in the Country, present occupants retiring.-^For Salo, a small Store, doing" a lucratlvo bualnoss.— Apply to Arthur C. Bennett, Accountant and Notary, Pnlmerston Buildings. TO~LET, in College Road, a Villa Resi dence containing 7 rooms and pantry. Water and gaß laid on, wash and coal hous'. Tho sito cannot bo surpassed in Ponßcnby for viow. A 'argo flower and kitchen garden.—Ap < nly to W. Aitkon, Shortlaud-atroot, or Martin MiDormott, College Road or Victoria-Btroet Most. ■ O LET OR SELL, 10-roomed House and 6 acres of Land, 3 miles from town.— J. Howdon, next Bank of Now Zealand, Queen- Btreofc. ' TO LET, at Birkenhead, Furnished or Unfurnished, for a term, a handsome Villa Rosidcnco of 8 Rooms, 8 minutes frtm Wharf; magnificent viows; ront, £70 por annnm unfurnished.—W. F. Hammond and Son, South British Chnmbers. O LET, a Front Room, with fireplace. —Apply Swias Cottage, Baker-Btreot. O LET, Small Cottage, 4 Acros Land, baca. of Mount Albort.-Apply N., 226 Box, P.O. O LET, a House and Shop of 7 roomß, corner of Greonwood-streot and College Road,—Apply to J. Kane, Hentinel Road. O. LET, on Franklin Road, a 6-roomed Cottago and Wash-Itouso.—Apply Stab Office. O LET, 11-roomed House in Alten Ro«d; splendid view o£ the Harbour; gas and water laid on —Apply to C. G. Hill and Co., Upper Quoenstreot. TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, with use of kitchon or board if wanted.—Apply John T. Irwln. Napier-street. TO LET, Mount Eden, 7-roouaed Villa, large allotment, water and gas, gnß stove. —Apply to D. F. Evanß, Estate Agent, Quccn ptreet; or, James Btokos, on property, Stokes's Road. TO LET, a small Shop, suitablo for a Milliner.—Apply toMiBS Pedorßon, DreßS ru-vkcr, Manukau Road. Parnell. TO LET, good 6-roomed house, Arch Hill, 15 minutes' walk from Upper Queen street, Us6d.—lnquire James Caughey, Draper, Karangahape Road. O LET, House and Shop, best position Ponsonby Road, suitable for almoßt any buetneßS. - Apply Dutton Bros.. Queen street. mO LET, in St. Stephen's Road, Parnell, X a family Residence, containing 12 rooms with about 2 acres of land.—Apply to Mr K. T. Dufaur, S"licitor. Queen-street; O-LET, a very desirable Villa Reßi dence, recently erected on the Avenuo Road, Parnell, containing 7 rooms and bath room; fitted with register grata and kitchen range; water and. gas laid on.—Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land Agents, FortrStreet. TO LET, Mount Roskill Road, new 7 roumed House; bathroom, pautry, wash honae. Gas and water.—Apply W. Keyes. mo BE LET, New Seven-roomed House, I Graf ton Rood -, Gentleman's Residence, Park Road.—W. L. Mitchell, Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street.



TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling (4 rooms! near Cook-Bt tfntrancoto Markot; watoi • laid on. Rent low.-Apply Carbines & Taylor, ' Auctioneer!), Qiicen-Btrset. ; V ONPORT.—To Let, two Furnished i B / al ,a two Unfurnished Houbob.—Apply X, i and R. Dildcr, Storekeepers. ■ ' TWTOUTHSHORM.—To lio J.'6t, Furnished • _131 Six - roomed Houso; nlsri garden; ' splendid vlow; live minutes' walk frolil Do*™ port Wharf.: gas and water laid on; oasy tui'lnS ! for pormnnont tenant. Also, Six-roomed Houbo (unfurnished), 17s (id per wook.-Frod. '■ Cluiß. Riohardson, Agent. 81. (jiieonßtrcot. FFlGE~(Furnisliocl) to Lot; first floor St Mungo Cliuanbors, opposite Bank of 1 Now Zealand.—W. Bitohannn, Bt. Munuo ', (Jhainberw. w lIOP to Lot in Victoria-street) noxt UorUqr.ot Albert-xtronti—Wi Banford, Vie ' tofiit-Otfliol;" ■■ ..— t .-. rr i ~u ± For Sale. IJIOR SALE, In central part of city, Nioo X? Little Business ; terms oaoy ; present oc-iupnnl iwuviuK tho coviutry.—Apply Stab >WW ..■■-.::-,.:■y^..,.-^ JjiOß SALE"T coihfortaliio C'Otta^o of 6 1 rooma; near Valley, Road., T. sliaf cd; with buy window ; Mistrpsu rungp; etc.; gopH garden ; flafe.—.l. A. Wfiodward. Kaon \ uio Roaa. _ .11"' IJllallloSU, ionn lb»ft W*MU .Moilc ai valuation; reason for soiling, ill huttlffi;--mpwy "P.P.," STAltOfilce. — 1?IOR SALE, n lino upstanding young I Horso; good in saddle or harnesß; any fair trial.—Apply J. Warron, Grocer, Newton. Til Oil SALE, a Grand Piano, nearly now; Ju a bargain.—Apply V. Maaiioy, 67, Victoria- Btrenti _.^ . SiTOjt SALfO., t'lienp, Corr'ujjatod Tantcd.— Apply to Mfi) SnodWen, Qi'oeliwoud-Btt'CDt, oil' Oollugo Road. FOirSALE, a Fruit Businoss, Stock, and Fittings: capital required, about £20.— Apply "W.N.," l'itt-atrcot. ■fj^OH SALE, or To Lot, lai'gb Shdp and JD DvVolltng t rOoiilai Hobßdn^trebti.qVory bouvonienbo; good poßltiolii Rent, £8 109.— H..Pafllngton. atichbuiy'B Bulldlnge; Ij^OK HaLE, Pony, Light Cart, nnd JL? Hariieaa; suit grouor, bnkor, &c—Bowdon Arcade, ronsohUy ItdAd. 1 T(birSA"EE, 400 Gallon Tank, with tori, . In good .condition ; Uricp, C 2 10s.—Apply rioxt doorjo MoDermott'a. Collcgo 11111. T7IOR SALE OR TO LE"aSE, 4,000 acres, JO Coromandel.- For particulars apply to E. Hall, butcher, Mount Uden, or to Mr Stevons, V low Road _^ IJIORSALE, Open Sailing Boat, 16ft 6ln, J with now sailn. Prico, £s.—Thomas, Q i ocor. Wood Btroet, i'onsonby, T?T6r SALE; a prapefcy nnd'Slnnll tiooda .1? Buf.lncss In leading thoroughfaro of city: SlocK and lltlings lit low valuation; ront of prcmlßoi very moderate. Proprietor tlvina; up on uucount of ill-health.—Apply J. 11. Hauler, Auotionoor and Land Agont, Karangahapo Road. __ IJ^OR SALB.—Now Arrivals, eoloct your : Furnltiiro fram Stock at W. and J. R. Vullo's Auction liooiiia, Quoon-strcot. I7IOR SALE, Grain and Produce Busi } ne>B, In one of tho moat publio thorough fiiroß In Auckland, where an excollont opening oH'crs to mivono conversant with oommisßion and gonoral agonoy.—Full particulars on appli cation by lotter to J. Dennlaon, Post-omce, Bliorllanu-atrect. "CIOU SALE, Houbo, 7 rooms, with water I' tank, Hill-atroot; prico, tiiHlj also, two allotnientß. fiSO, corner Fltfroy and uill-itrbots. —/Ipply to Alßxandor UUtblilson, Cdtherlnb- Btrebt, Ohohunga. __^-_, F }R SALE, Farpi of 75 ncroß rirsteldßS liUnd, cleared, fonoed, und luid down in gnuw: koo<l Oroomod Houso, largo Orchard pf COOchoico fruit trees; close to,church, sohool, and railwsr. _ Por further particulars addrcsd O. Jlrook, HTAit Olllco. _ "171011" SALB, 3" Houses in Newton. JU Kontol, 32« per wook. Prioe for tho lot, £310, or would 801 l sopnrutoly. Must bo disposed of at onco.—Apply J. W. Pooloy, Wocd Carvor, N 0 w ton. FOR SALE, ut Northooto, two minutes' walk from tho Wharf, two (2) flno doublo Allotments, caoh 10 x '200; Krand vinws of the harbour and olty; tho beat land in tho markot; terms unprooedentod; £20 dopofiit: reslduo, Is For day without Interest.— Apply IS. Carbines, ■and, Katnto and Commission Agont, Tomplo Charabors, opposite "Horald" OlUco, Queen-ot. 1710R SALE, fi-roomed t^fctago, woll built Jj and llnlshod: cupboards, 2 grates, patent oven, oity water laid on ; two minutes from tho tramline, Ponsonby. Also, Allotment, Ingloton Eotato, Now North Road, 7C 9 1 300 feet deep; two minutes' walk from Avondalo Station; price. £1 fla por foot.—Apply t« F. Hill, John-Bt., Ponsonby. 1710R LEASE OR FOR SALE, Gontlo ? man's Rooldoiieo of 12 rooms, and all necessary oflicos, now and roploto with ovory conveniouco, situated corner Viow Road and Viotoria Avonuo; Voloanio Boil, containing about ono aore. —Apply on prflmlnoa. TTI O II 8 A E E. If yon havo a Bum of ihoiioy for which yHu rcqulro a sound Investment with groat prd •neotlve raluo cominod, pnrohdso three now Cottaifos In a Ilrst-cla.'« locality, oloso to town torjljijOO. J'nll partiotilah frwn 1.4, CHAB. H. OSJION'D. J^anil Asropt. US, Uneenstraet. AHoklniul "T Cl O O D C H A NC E. To bo" disposed of, a Grocery Storo In a rospoctablo locality and loading thoroughfare whore a largo oußinnns may bo dono. Ownor compelled to givo up through ill health.—Apply 10 F. O. RIOHARDPON, 81, Quuon-etrvot. ~\ REALL¥ GOOD INTBSfIiENT. PURCHASER 'WANTED tor a newly-built Six-roomod Hoiibo. pantryi washhonso. 1,000 Gallon Tank, and all other nooessaries, situated In Tlotoria Aronue, Momt Kden; ground, fiO x 200 leot. For particulars, appry to WALTER t. PRIME, Family Grooor, Earanuahapo Road. "OOARDING- HOUSE IOK SIILE Klrßt-olaBH Estobllnhment, within 8 minutes' walk of (Juoonstruot, having tho oeflt reputation for comfort nnd Uio requiromonta of a qniot homo. Thn Grounds aro extonßivo and con vnniont, anil boli.g so nciir to tho ooutro of tlie Ci'y. commauda at all timca a good run ol Boarders. For further particulars and Cards to viow, apply to^ mitchkLL. Estate Agent, Coombca's Arcade, (jueon-strcot. TKir U S T BE SOLD. KPSOM—AII that Bplondid Plcoo of Land on Oui ICpoom llond, sltuntn just buyond the Kpsom Hall and Postollloo Storn, boing Lot 43. con taining Bbout IU acres of tho boat volcanic land, juHtcroppod. Blmont level, with largo frontage lo Krwom Road and Pah Road, and would bud dlvido to great advantage. Terms exceedingly easy. To speoalators and investors this is a rare chance. I'ull particulars at tho office ot D. F. EVANS. Auctioneer, Land and EBtate Agent. 1382 BEHCEEA. "DEMUERA. XV XV R E M U E R A. FOB BALK, Oliean. a tow torotp, Caioloo BUILDING ALLOTMUNTS in this Favourite Locality. Tho pick «f tho district: situated oloao to tho Main Road, and commanding grand, Kxtonslro Views in ovary dlrootion; oioeo t« HlO Railway Station. 'Buses pass th» Property every hatt-honr. Pirloes from £2 per foot APP y MAI<X)LMSON &DX LACY, Tho Now Xealiml House, Land, and Eatato Agenoy. Hlgh-stroet. "I3ICHMOND. ALLOTMENTS CLOSE TO TRAMWAY. J. T. BOYLAN tßoylnn & Lnndon). O CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS.— Plato Gla»s for Salo.-Apply Guy Tronchard, Commission Agent, 83, Queon-stroot. HREB AND A HALF ACRES, about (at Romnera) 6 minutee' from tho main road ; prioo, £800; or by Allotmont, 68 x 221, at HOs per foot.—Apply to Malcolmson and DeLocy, Tho New Zoaiand Houso, Land, and Estate Agonoy, Hlgh-Btreot_ _ ■OTALLACE^TREET, PONSONBT.- VV Grand Site for Private Residence for Bale; allotment, iS J 221 feet; faveurito and healuiy locality, well sheltered ; olosa to tho Ponsonby Pier and Tramway Termlnn«.-Apply to Malcolmßon and DeLaoy, tho New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street., 7»fJ g* (fk— COTTAGE of 5 roomß and store-room underneath, in lieppel-street, near Great North Road, pleas antly and hoaltnfnlly situated; large kfichen pro vlded with Leamington range, cupboards. &o. To an immediah) purohasor this cottage will be sold at ffiiO. Terms, 630 cash, and balance on woekly payments, or as may bo arranged.— Apply The New Zoaland House, Land, and Estate Agenoy, High-street rt-fAK —ONE ACRE of Mount *lwt)§ Albert Land for sale: price. £105 • beautiful prospect; grand position; good soil; oloso to the Railway Station.—Apply to Malcolmson and DoLacy. The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agenoy, High-street /(QiA —VINE-STREET, oS St gj^OTCVf* Mary's Road, Ponsonby, good House of 5 rooms and Kitchen; Lar^e Allot ment Houso just finished, near tramway. Excellent invoßtment to anyone requiring a quiet home. Price. £510. Terms. £10 cash, and oalonce by wookly payments. - Apply Mal colmson and DoLacy, the New Zealand Houbo, Land, and Estoto Agency, High-street. T QfjTK. —HOUSE of 7 rooms in Park ljO/«Oi Avenue; Allotment 50 x 163; 60 years' lease; handsomo frontage; close to town- healthy locality, and pood neighbour hood.—For terras apply to Malcolmson and DeLacy. The New Zealand House, Land, and Kstate Agency. High street. £*>6i*6y>f\ —COTTAGE of 6 rooms for Pfef '■ .^\j» Sale; pretty verandah front age • 1 H-ited in volcanic soil in George-street, inst oj I 1 he New North Road, by the favourite 'district if Rocky Nook. This property is offered ' 1 very low figure on terms.—Apply to Malri.jnson & DoLacy. The New Zealand House, La_'l, and Estate Agency, High^street. __T?^/»(fi— FOR SALE, House, con -3&O O Xf taining 6 largo and lofty rooms, scullery, waah-house. &c ; healthily situated,, in Albert Avenue. Mount Kdun; on high ground; plt-asaar, snirou!'dm,;s ; volcanic soil; corner Allotment. .>! x 110; Kood garden. Ab the owner intends Iwvving t>e district, the undersigned havo received instructions to cell at the low figure of £560. Terms. £60 cash only, balance a« may be arranged.-—Apply Malcolmson and De Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agenoy, High-Street.



) J&A f fb —COTTAGE of fl rooms and • g&4Oll't Bath-room, pleasantly Bituntcd ', lnArgyle-Btreot, Ponßonby, commanding an extensivo water view, aild wellßheltorcfl. m ft ; healthy and good noighbournood.—Apply to i Miilcolnison & DoLacy. fliah atr>:et . 1 /9/dOA —SURREY-STREET, ; d&4t<v'U'« Qj'iEAT NORTH ftOAtt ' Hotiso of G Good Hoouiq nnd Kltthcu. with Loa ; mington Rango; handsomo frontage, favourably ■ situated on a prominent allotment, 40 x WZ; I ttrmn'l Water viow, ilnd convenient to the '1 ram- I way To Mn immodiate purchaser, this ifl a oon . siduniblo bal'h'a'*!, arid easy tornia can be arransred.-Apply to MsilKolmson and DoLacy, ; Tho New Zealand HoUsf, JUnd and Kstato , Agency, High-Btroot. „______ '< '^•"U ft\ —POR SALE, a convenient; atj 9 #>^ F» Cottago of 5 rooms, In Char iottoVtreot, Kdcn Terrace: allotment 33 x lOu. a gontlltio bargain i MNyears' leaso, ut «-> per annum.—Apply to Malcolmson and Do Lacy, The N6w /eulUnd Houbo, Land anQ Agency, High-atrcot. -ckshS J&W1& -BUILDING ALLOTMENT 3& c *J>& ?or Salo, top of Wako(leld--B(r«o! and Symonda streot, W foot frontage, command- ing ouu oi tbo most eiqaiiJtcj1 vio\Vs in Aucl; : laud, suitable for a superior fiiMty, reoid^ncc r good neighbourhood; healthy locality, fl/ peAra lease, subject to componßation at tho expirttliim Of the term. Prioo, £75 bonuß for tho lease. B\'ch nn excellent and convenient Bilo ia not to VO mst with anywhoro olso in Auckland, being fcloso to all tho loading thoroughfares, and with tUg above-mentionoi advantage.—Apply to Mal cofiiißbn and Doljaoy, Ths New Zoaland House, Ltaid, lind Eatnto Agetiif, HtHl?-gtreet. JPilfllO ..FOR SALE, a prominent Level °" L x Allotment,' over ill 5 17%. frituatod attbOCprnerof Satoufy-nlrotit.itfld Richmona Avonlio; pleasant Burroundingt), nn3 ItortltW posiUon. Prloo. SOa per foot-Apply to Mai colmaon and UeLacy, '"'he Now Zealand House; Livid, and Kstatri Agency, High-street £11 QA -AN ALLOTMENT For ai'JLoir* Salo, 40 it lift olobo to tho Dovonport Wharf; grand position for n. s™au fcflldohpo; (ixtonßivo vlow.—Applv to tho Now yfoaliind HoUBO, Land, and Egtato Agoncy, High-otfeot. - ____ It?A F f\.—¥Oh. SALE, 104 acres of 3®tfl:O\-." I-nfld, eioso U) Ancxland, with Cotta«o of 1 roomsJ alii outhotlßO, water fr'ontdgo. good soil, suitable for market gdrdeu lnir, and poultry farming. &c, terms can be tifratiK^d:— Apply to Mal6olmpon and Do Lacy, tho New loeamflrt JUmine, Jxtnft and Ketote Agonoy, Iligh-strcoi. _^ ■.—>.;■ JCMTiy l^R FOOT—For Sale, "ChoicO aUJL I Corner Allotment. Glensldo, sy|i'.c!ntli'Btre*)t; suitable as a buHincsa site or vMa rcßldeiioii J Alloteont, ffl x 110. Terms can bo arranged it requlrcil- A^pl> Malcoknson Iriil Doljioy, The Now .Zealand Mouei), luJnd, and Katato Agoncy: lilgli-Btrect. ...... . OOTFI -COTTAGEofGjjooUrooras, 3&<V 4 *'» situatod in a pleasant posl tion in Oliphant-Btreet; allotment 127 ft deep ; well drained; oonoroto walks ; Improving dis trict ; short distance from the tramway. Prioo, f1276. on bobV tenn'si.-Apply to .I^ak'olh^goh & Do Lacy, Tho Now Zcalulid House, Lanu, anu Kstato Agonoy, High-street -i**>iVii —HOUSE of 4 iooina, Bitu d&/V""« atod in Kingsland. Houso newly finished and good invosUnont fo» a work ing man. Small deposit only reauirod and balance in weokly payments.—Apply Malcolm aon nnd Do Laoy, Now Zealand Houbo, Laud, aad Katato Agonof, Hlgh-Btreet £•4 Wr -VILLA RESIDENCE of 3&'dr: 4 «J# 0 Rooms, Kltclion. Concrote Collar ttnd BcullofV! pi.oftsanUy nnd healthily nltuatod on volcanic soil. olobO tb the charming dlatrlot of Rocky Nook, on tho main Now North Koad. Allotment of oxooptlonal depth tor a main thoroughfare boing 10 by 207. A good Garden; side entrance for stable; 'busses pass tho door. This desirable property may bo had on tormo, apply -Malcolinson and Do Laoy, The Now Zealand Uoug«, Land and fietato Agoßoy, High street, lUfeetinits. YOUNG MliN^ CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, corner of Wfcltdfllcr nnd Albert atrei>t.s. — KvaiiKcHstio Rervico THIS (Thursday) ICVENINO. at 7.H0. All are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. \rTC TOR I A RIFLES. BPKCIAL MEETING. A Special MootlDg of mombets of tho Victoria JllllcH will bo hold at tho Drill Shod TOMOR ROW (Friday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock sharp. Business: To considor tho advisability or othorwiao of tending a toam to Wellington to soinpetoatthoN.Z. Itiflo Association meeting, and any other business that may bo brought forward. ■ OWSN MAHON, Captain. Commanding Corps, inoNGREGATIONALrUNIONOF'NiW KJ ZKALAND. AN NUAL~JIECTINGS. THURBDAY. February 2Uth, nt half-past Bovon p.m.—Mooting for YoUng Peoplo (Chairman, Mr J. C. Firth), Address on our Church PriD ciples, by ltov. E. Wnlker; to Sunday-school VVorkeni and Others, by Rev. T. Adauis; to tho Undecided, by Rev, J. IJookonham. FRIDAY. February 27th, at haif-paateix p.m.— Tea and Conversations in tho Newton Con gregational Church. SATURDAY, Fobriiary 28th.—Picnic Excursion on tho harbour, . . T PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF ,MARK MASTER MASONS, E.G.-A Meeting pf this Provinr-iul Grnnd Lodge will bo held in tho Masonic Hull. Piinces-streot, TO MORROW (Friday ; Fob. 27, at 8 p.m. WM. X MOAT. P.G.M.0.. P.G.S. UNION LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS, No. 154, E.C.—An Emergency Communication will be held in tho Lodge room. Froeniasons' Hall, Princosstroot. 10- MORROW (Friday) EVENING, at 7.30 o clock. Business: To receivo the Provincial Grand Lodge. Visiting Mitrk Brethren aro invltod. By command of gg WM. Km pM T) ÜBL I C WOT I C JS. Moetlnga of Housoholdors for Election of School Committeeß will be held as under :- LA.KE-BATURDAY, 28th Fobruary. ISBS, at half-past 7 p.m., Sohool. MERCER-SATURDAY, 28ih Fobruary, 1885, at half-past 7 p.m., Sohool. OTARA-SATURDAY, 28th February. 1385, at half-past 3 p.m., Sohool. TURANOA CRKKK - BATURDAY, 28th February; 1883, at half-past T p.m., Sohool. WOOnaiDK-SATURDAY. 28th Fobruary, 1885, at halt-pott 7 p.m.. Bohool. ~A~U~CKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT i\. ASSOCIATION. NOTICK. — Tho Annual Mooting ol Sub soribers for Uio Adoption of Roport and Ualnnoe-Bhoot, also tho Elootion of Committoe, &0.. for ensuing year, will toko place on SATURDAY next, tho 28th inst. at 3 p.m., at tho Yonng Mon's Unristian Association Rooms (ground floor). Albort-otroe.t iTUGKLANU COURSiNU CLUB. The Afljonrnod Annual General Meeting ot this Club will be held on FRIDAY, tho 27th day of ITebrnary, at tho Albert Hotel at 8 p.m. O. WALLNUTT, Hon. fiec. Auckland, Fobruary 25, JBS3. mflE "EPSOM "SCHOOL QUESTION. Having rocelvcd o numerously signed requisi tion to convono a Public Meeting for the con sidoratlon ot tho above quostion, I horoby con vono such meeting in the Kpsom Publio Hall on SATURDAY, the 28th instant, ot 8 o'clock p.m. FRANK LAWRY, Chairman Epsom R.B. fersoiiak 64 YI7HO DIED FIRST ?" on Saturday VY. night. _ MRS HMBERT (now re-married) will plonfo call at tho onico of Jas B uraham. Solicitor. „ It/TR ANDREW STEEN, Carpenter.— J.TX Please call at Star Offlco. A lotter for you. INQUIRIES about Now Zealand ond its People will bo fully satisfied for One Shilling on refnrenoo to Brotfs Auckland Handbook for 1885. Sond it to Homo friends. MATRIMONIAL.— Hero's a real chance now; Bcttlo down in that salubrious suburban retreat where you can got 1 large Voloanio Allotments with splendid view, 7 roomed House, lofty rooms, well and com plotoly finished concroto vorandah floor, lovely viow (whioh cannot bo shut out) of land and soa, both Manukau and Waitomata, and all for £1,000. Moro money has b6on rofuaod, but owner has now decided to sell as a line or with two lots; £000 only; one £700. Sco mo immedi ately, or it will be gono, because it is ohcap in deed.—J. R. Randorcon, Auctioneer. Amusements. mHEATRE ROYAL. THE PHENOMENAL SUCCESS OF THE WAITEMATA MINSTREL'S PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT, AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, Has induced its repetition ON SATURDAY, When tho COMPLIMENT of a BENEFIT (Unanimously Agreed Upon by Members of the Troupo.) Will bo Tendered to their MUSICAL CONDUCTOR. MR JAMES SPRY. Come One, Comk Am.. F. A. BARTLBY, Hon. Secretary. I'riDEN HALL, SUMMER - STREET, li MOUNT EDEN ROAD.—Mr GIsORGE Aldbidge will deliver his seco id Lecture on " The Problem of Problems" in the above Hall, TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING, 27th inst. commencing at half-past seven. Seats free. Questions invited. -p~TT~Y SIOGNOMY. last lectureTolFthe present COURSE. PROF. "67 E. HUGO Will deliver his concluding Lecture at the ■ : TEMPERANCE HALL TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) NIGHT. Subject-" THE BORDERLAND OF IN- SANITY." /GENERAL GORDON.—The Rev, J. K. \JT Davis will doll era Lecture on General Gordon, in the St. Sopulchro's Schoolhouse, ' Symonds-Btreet, on THURSDAY EVENING i i NEXT, 26th instant, in aid of the Mount ) ! Roskill Church Building. Admission Free. 1 ! A Collection and Musical Selections during the f evening.



Public Notices. I^TEVV ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS FROM AUCKLAND TO THE HOT LAKES. Hoturn Tickets will be issued on 20th January, fttul any day up to Hist March, 18&5, availablo for one month from the date o£ Issue. Return Faro. Including tho Coooh Furo from Cam bridge to Ohinemutu nnd back, £110a. Trains leavo Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, returning from Ohinomutu on MONDAYS, WEDNES DAYS, and FRIDAYS. ' ' .T. P MAXWELL, General SJanagor N.Z. Railways li/tiaS i. O'BtANLOirArHstb' } a°™H >?Jl.,l)!ind'of,Arttstie Work. Terms for r...""• InoiUflinß Ma{eri_ls; Wax Flowers (per lesson;, 2s Gd; Fruit do., is ti\ lupciitfl Slurblo Work do., 2a Cd ; Loathor Work do., 'li M ; Metallean Lustra Painting do., 2h 6d. Net in'clii'diii'g Matorials: Lacb Honiton (Point anfl KoAian).' Silk .Embroidery (plain and raised), Cro'wdl Work, Paper Flowers, Braiding, Beading,' Raised Wool Work, tioed Work, Shell Work, Applique, &c, each la Cd per lesson. Miss O'Httiilon is prepared to execute any orders promptly and satisfactorily. - Addreßs: OOOMB. ES'B AHCADK, Queen-Btrecl, and MISS WIOCN'S, North Shore, DE L Si W I S rtAS REMOVED I TO C£_,LEGE ROAD. PON3QNBY I__^^_1__^^_ A UCKLANJ) SOCIETY OF ARTS, j ThO -fifth Annual, Exhibition of the Society will open on or about, 16th April. Intending «x ---hiblloin nnd competitors for prizos offered by tho Society, and competitors for tho two buvcr Medals offered iry Jlorr Carl Bchimtt for , Musical Composition, can obtain aVI Information ' iVWi JOHN L. HOLLAND, __ Sff«re»Jtry, Grafton Roan. r b, "" a r m y t, SURGEON DENTIST", Bogs to Inform his Patients that during his tcinpMniry absence from Auckland his practice will Ue <Jrtfrl<i<l on by Mr H. F. Windeok. who will aleo Blake appointments for thoao desiring Mr Ki's personal attendance on his return. TV BAf E X jm 0W L E R, ARCHITECT, Wiifctlrt a*ON-s«REBT, ; Plans Prepared for ovory dosorlption oi (i Buildings. Ti/TRS BOYLE, MIDWIFE, i Bees to intimato to tho Ladies of Auckland \ and country districts that she is prepared to reeolvo patients during thoir accouehoment at her rtfaldencc, Fernloign Villa, Fernleigh-atreet, Ponsonby. Lartlfls winning to como to town from country, districts would do well to avail i thomselvos of tho qrtiet retfCat Mrs B. hopos. by civility and strict dttoiOcm to the require ment of her patients to ; raofss H teir stare of i patronage. .— ' THE Reßult of the Poll for the Pokeiio Licensing Committee— No. Votes. ThofflUß C'lnrk MoElroy .. ..21 Matthew Hunter J» David Maxwell J° ' Scott Hunter.. .. "•< ■• J° JrflinC. McNeislo.. i W ! Thomas IMly ;. » Charles Stewtfrt .. .. •• ■■ o I do hereby declare tho ijrst Five (5) Gonth men duly olected. Tho first mooting of the Coinmitlcc will tako placo on FRIDA" Cth , Marcn. at 12 o'clock noon, in tho Oourt-houso, ' MOTCer- M. GALLERY, Returning Cdlccr for the Pokono Licensing i District. ! Fobruury 2olh. 1883. ,jn h e b, ■*- • STAFtfOiiD'BHIRE HOUSE, Next Auckland Daikv, jfo^S'^-sTBfiET. I have decided to Clear Out my b'tou; fcf DINNER SERVICES fit 50 por cent, below Wholesale Prices, Tho Public aro invited to inspect theeo Goods and a General Stock of Glass and Earthenwaro of my own flalootion in tho Homo Markets.Q TJP-AKNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CRKKK, AUCKLAND. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, Fifst Prita Yellow, Bluo Mottled, and Housohold, Carbolic, Toilet, and Modiclnal Soaps, made from tho purest of, TalOnteef-bunHAM-SfREET. Auckland. N.B. - Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool. aheepskins. and Hides . I~F you wish to learn the Vidlifij*«perly, apply at onco to C; H. Steward, late 61 tho Thamoß; Stanley and Derbyshire's Opera Troupo. Present residence, Leon's Boarding Hou»o, Nolton-street N.B.—Piano and singing also taught. T>Y ORDER OB* THE EXECUTORS X> OF T. DAVIDSON, DECEASED. BENFIELD ESTATE, MOUNT ALBERT. To bo Sold or Let on Lease, two Allotments at ihe baok of BenileW Houao. being Allotments 1 and 2, containing about 1J acres, tho best view of the wholo Estate, with frontage to Albert Bt. and Council Terraco ; also. Allotments 12,13,11 on tho namo Estate, more than 21 aeros. For further particulars apply to V. C. RICHARD'SOr?. Auctioneer. &0., 81. Qneo-strect.- AT Z. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION^ ■Pi • 1885. TO EXHIBITOBS. Have your SHOWCASES Mado in Wbixington, and says risk ol break age, freight, &c, uy E. B. HAUGHTON, exhibition show cask maker, johnston-stbbet, Wellington. Estimtttoß and Plans supplied. BC A U B I M X S, •broker, house, land, estate, and general commission agent, Tkjiplh Chambers, Opposite "Herald" Office, QrrsBNSTRBSi^ A PRIVATE Family living on the Pon x\- aonby Road, without children, wish to moot with two or three gentlemen boaraers.— Foraddrosß, apply Star Office. A QUIET, comfortable homo tor two respectable joungmen, in Arawa-street; u«o of piano and harmonium; do other boarders or young children.—For addroßS apply Stak Offlco, , A QUIET, Comfortable Home for two _£$L young ladies engaged during the day; no other boarders, or young children.-Apply biAB Office. BOARD and Residence, with private aitting-room.- Mrs Locky, Glouster House, Parnoll._ ; BOARD~AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Married Couple and Single Gontle mon at Grafton House, Grafton Koad, opponlte Choral Hall. . TJOARD AND RESIDENCE.—A Com- J3 fortablo home for one or two centlemen. Uso of piano, bath. So.—Apply Mrs liyder.near St. Andrew's Church, 3, Symonds-Btroet VX/OLFK'd SCHNAPPS is a superlative tonio »» and anii-dyßpoptic cordial with a pure spirituouß basis. /"CAVENDISH HOUSE.—Private Board V-/ and Residence; forms, 17b.—Nolson-streot, two doors off Cook-street, to tho left from Qncon-streot. , /^"ARPETS ! CARPETS ! !-Just landed, Vy ox Vanduara, soino very choice designs in Tapestry and Brusools Carpots, Is 6d. Is 9d, la lid. 2s 6d, and 2s 9d. Thelatter is real Brussels, and usually sold at 3s lid.—James Scutt, London House, Viotoria and Nolfon-streeta. Auckland. G. HEND ER S O~N, • DISPENSING CHEMIST, PHAR MACIST, AND SURGEON DENTIST, Medical Hall, Ponsonby, opposite Three Lamps. Telephone No. 307. . A*f*4\lfb4\ TO LBKIS li. buv2b of from Sp'Oltlfif £50 upwardß.-Apply Wm. S. Cochxane. Coohrane'B Auotlon Mart, 185, Queen street. t> A T 81 RATS! RA T S !—Use SAI SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTK, Rate eat it greedily, and dia; no smell. Prioe. One afillllng a Bottle, F. O. SHART.AND, opposite Poat-offlce. ARSH ALL'S Special Tincture of Podo phyllum is the Homoeopathic Remedy for all Liver and Stomach Disorders nnd Kibings and Indigestion. Price, Is. per bottle.—C. W. Goodson, London Arcade, Solo Agent for Auck land^ MAGNETIC HEALING.—MR Mil. NER STEPHEN receives Patients n hia Rooms, Bomerville's Buildings, Vurc*. Lane, daily from 10 till 5 o'clock. mOOTHACHE CURE. — Inbtraitanoona J. Relief-ODONTALGIC-lB par bottle.- V. C. BHARLAND. ODDoalto Post-offlne _ R MS. All children suffer from them. Tf suspected, ask for tho Cortain Curo, aiIARLAND'B WORM POWDERS, Is paoket ApothcciidPH' Hal opposite Post-ofaco. R ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.-1> r most populßt medloine of rte day. Price. 2b fA a box.—Colo nial Agent F. C. BHARr.AND. nnposite the Post office T> OSELINE job thk HAIR —This ele- JLv gant preparation romplotolj ecllpaaß every article of a simi'.w kind now before the public. Prioe, 1b 6A a bottle.—Shabland, Apothecaries "Hall. : TT> ELIEB* from Corgh in i'eti Minutes.— XV EHARLAND'P CHKRP.Y PECTORAL' Price, 2a tid and dfl fr.'..—F. C. Sborland, opposite th Posixiffloe. i*l fi T0 ?.\ 3,000 LENT on Building 3& XVP Society principleß,or on other terms to suit bcowera. AllorrnenW bought and Houses bji on Weekly Payment System. Mortgages and XiOqqb msgotintiid. See .List of Properties for Sale orfouierjage. Six par cent, allowed on money deposited for investment— C. V/illambon, LanoV Kstate. and Financial Agent and Valuer, High-atroct, Auckland.



I JAMES HENRY ALLEN, Licenciato , Iloyal College Surgeons. Dublin, 1874, Bachelor of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, 1572, and Doctor of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin. 1870, now residing in Auckland, having deposited ovidence of my qualifications with tho Registrar o£ Births, Deaths, and Marriages of Auckland District, hereby givo notice that I inter.il to apply to be registered under ' Ino Medical Practitioners Act, 1869," on tho 4th day of April, 1885. JAMES HENRY ALLEN. A uokland. 2Gt.li February. 1885. , ERICKSON, TAILOR, WAKE • FIELD STKKET (lato Lopine).-A. Kkickson begs to inform the public in gcnoral that ho has opened Buainosa in tho promises adjoining tho Clarendon Hotel (lately occupied ' by J. Lopinc), mid hopos by Btrict attention to Business to merit a fair sharo of thoir patronage. Good Fit and First-class Workman ship guaranteed. Yjy- ANTED KNOWN. GOODSON'sToNDON ARCADE Contains tho most vaiied and valuable stock of any pluco in Auckland or tho Außtrolasian Colonies, and is certainly tho cheapest. Tho departments may be classified— Clocks and Watches Basketware Gold and -Silver Jewel- Fancy Goods lery (all warranted) (of nil kinds) Klectro-l'latc Dolls, Toya Cutlery I Stationery Hooks nuna nurt ''lasswaro (at English prlcos) C?iflS «»o - <t Cj | and a variety Lustres. Vn»e». v. | of l]ac(ul Inltstand3 . not to u'L IO"Da radios1 anrt Cents' Bags elsewio™. INSPKCT'iON INVITED, GOOTJSON'S LONDON jSRCADE, Vicloria and Quocn-atrf/8tj.... I~7(CONOMY !—Savo £2 on each Sowing Li Machine at the old established and only Depot that does not employ canvassers.— v. a. CMiaibora, i? 0. Queen-street. Hi""Otabnhn Mutual Improvement Assocf at !ofl will comi»enc» its 12th session on Monday evening next at a quarter to ci<?h' o'clock. MnmlOTraarerequcßh-rt tn hn nunctim I HBSK. HOLLlii', Teacher of Music. Inse^oHoDS also plven in other Accom plialuncDta: Sincing, Painting, etc., French, Latin. Fancy Worh, etc. Day and KVcnmg Classes formed for finish and tho aboveV-For furtlier particulars and turmß apply at Park Vi"->w CqttagivHowe-atroet^ iO~USIC anOlirth on Saturday night. mUE'second number of Tuk New Zea t&Sl> WJHBWKR, BEB AND POUMItY JOURNAL IS now published, M* t»n bo had at any of the principal Bookeollers1 in th« Ofeny. Published at tho Stab Office, Shortland and Fcttt 9troetf, Auckland. — t^t o T_l C E . The Annual ElccfJon'orfivo poraons to torn the1 Licenninpf Committee for the Newmarket Li.Vknij Diatnct will be held in theßoading- Som. »W\?«a*et Hall on SATURDAY, the Uth day of March, 18851. and written Nomina tions will be recalled i), WHS sajd place up to noon of SATURDAY, the ifirigg^ Wfe^ KetttJ'ofc'g Officer. Dated at Newmarket, tho 20th day M Febru h ry, 18.85. . ■\TOTICE OF REMOVAL. -A. E. ±S SPKNCE, Tailor. doslrcß to make known that ho has Removed Mb Business to High at —~7~£ T7IOR LYTTELTOK ■^iSSm .The^ BehTO^o7 SAU C V h.ift fB now on the berth for * »WKft!iJt]Wn p the ab&Ver port- For freight or passage, apply to Q^'^^t. &-*4L^r Q DORIC. /^Mffift* All claims against this dfS^3wSsS3 rßtcamcr must bo rendered in tfinlicate at our Office before noon Of SATURDAY, tho 23th inst. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IS, (,iueci>-Btraet, Auckland, Feb. 2Uth, 18fo. 1 —— — Z fpHIS S.S. NEPTUNE <tfei^4T X wlh llavo Helensville $imMlßSte*xerj Friday, affcf flrriwl of ■^^wßSSSfrflrst tralD, for BatJS}', Pahi, *%£msms&r Matakoho ; and Point Curtis and wilWoavo Point Curtis an hour and a-half after high wator on every Saturday morning for Heienavillo direct, carrying passengers and trDisht J. & A. MoLEOD. ~""?~"ijr.— rfißK 8.8. BLANCHE ■■4s%*3 i:: il JL leaves for Waihcke and ■^'^ItfHSSsa?<tamtteriini Island on an Ex- KS^^^^curslDiV aS 7,33 TO-MORROW *®mißfi@B!& r (Friday) MOfcgjNG. T> OUGE ON PRlNTSr—HannSeaßros., XL 300. 302, Upper Queen-street, are selling them at half price. F you want a good Felt Hat, call at Hannkon Bros., 300, 302, Upper Queen stroot, and you can get one at a low price. W" "AITEMATA MIIS STEELS on Sat urday night. T>ONSONBY, 1885. - NOTICE. -Mr I Francis Norris is authorised to collect funds on behalf of the Auckland Scripture Gift Association.—B. Rout, Hon. Treaanrcr. SportiJiff. rjTAHUHU RACING CLUB. The Settling for tho above Races will takr placei at lh«i Star Hotel on SATURDAY, 28tb iMtanWaißjfift ft Q p RDON , H on. Sec. AUCKLAND AUTUMN STEEPLE CHASE. NOW OPEN, A. WELLESLEY'S CaKSULTATION on lhl:f s UT«o^TY n.lpri&T! mn £00 Shares at 5s each, to bo divided as follows: First horse.. .. £70 Non-starters (div.) £50 Second horeo .. £fr> —— Third horse .. £20 Total.. .. £200 Starters (divide).. £301 Applications for tickets by loiter only, enoloß ine two stamps for reply and result, to A. WKLLKSLEY, Cavo of Chag. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, AVellesley Billiard Rooms, Wollosloy-atrcct. Auckland. ■nESUIT OF DRAWING. dune"dTn cup. 753 Tako Miss 776 Wapiti 570 Weloomo Jack 7 Taiaroa 111 Adamant 13 Trenton ■I Fusilier 302 The Poet To.'i Clogs 112 Mokoi* 625 July VIH3 Lady Emma 115 Tiwnmn 771 Livorpool 723 Captain Wobster 62t Matonaka 5>4 Minerva W Charmer 598 Johnny Faulkner 071 Oudeis 88 Sou'-westor 233 Leon 31G Vanguard 510 Salvage 318 SUBSCRIBERS. Drawn by a Committeo of Shareholders in ths presonce of Members of the Pross. A. WELLESLEY. AUCKLAND AUTUMN STEEPLE J NOW OPEN. T>ESULT OF DUNEDIN CUP CON JLX SULTATION: ---903 Sir Garnet 561 Noneenso 605 Statesman 8 Salvage C 22 Carlton 18 Turquoise 9 Wapiti 517 Sou'wo-ter COS Sir Jjcdivoro 579 Black Roao 269 Charmer 21 Taiaroa 123 Cloga 121 Nelson 273 Take Miss 251 Trenton 9UI Tne Poet p7O I'HSilier 2C2 Bayard OoS Livorpool !)5S Beeswine •ISI Ike G 7 Mokoia 107 Matanaka 3 Loon *9 Necklace 585 Tauman 583 Captain Wobstor 581 Wolcomo Jack 001 KsKatos 261 Vanguard 255 Minor va 131 Oudeis 573 Tim Whilller 565 Lady Kmma oSO Adamant gy July 011 Lady Evelyn 260 Johnny Faulkner 569 Water King , Closed with 154 "subscribers, at 10s each. Consultation upon the Auckland Easter Handi cap and Steeplechase now open. Tickets, 5a each. EUREKA. Lost and Found. LOST, Cheque for £23 3s, on the Union Bank of Australia, payment stopped, dated 23rd February, ISBS-Finder receive.6s reward by leaviug tlio ramo at Letts. Wood ward and Co, Ironmongers. Symonds-atreet. LOST, yesterday, 2 Carriage Wheel Caps.—Finder apply Mr Moody, Kyber Pass. . LOST, from Mount. Eden, in January last One Grey Mare. 16 hands high, branded JC oir Bhoulder; has rcaro'i a foal. £1 rSward on recovery.—Apply John Bobinson, Mount Kdj>n. "jJIOUND, a Cheque.—Apply Stab Offke. FOUND, near Hobson-atreet, a Black and Tan Dog ; owner can have same by applying to Thomas Prosser, Karangahape Knad, tjlOUMi), a Gold Kin^, in Ponsonby ' Road. - Apply Star Office. 1 HOUND, a Pocket book and Diary.— ' Owner can have tho Bniue by applying to F.G. EwiuKton, Coomheß'a Arcadp. F" OUND, a Silver Watch, in Parnell. ©wncr can have f»e same by paying ex penses.—Apply Star Office. Auctions. TO-MORROW. AT SIBBIN'S MART. 11 o'clock sharp. Ai\ GUNNIES PRIME SYDNEY _r\J ONIONS, ex Wairarapa, 100 sacks Prime Table Potatoes 200 sackß Oats 40 bags Maize 30 baga Fowl Wheat 2 cases Hams and Bacon (in cloth) 71 Chcesea 60 sacks Bakers Flour Tea, Coffee. Sugar, Candles, Tobacco, Jelly and Groceries,



npeC IAL N O TIC E. ST. HELTTCR'S. BT. HE-lERU To accommodate intending purchasers. THK P.S. TONGARIRO will run on SATURDAY, MONDAY* and! TUESDAY NEXT, at 2 o'clock p.m., return ing from St. Helier'B at 5 o clocJt, B. TONKS & GO. Auctioneers. B. 0. OABB] f»- D- BOKKB TO-MORROW, > At 11 o'clock, BANANAS, PEARS, ORANGBS, WALNUTS, FIGS. B. TONKS & CO. ■VfTILL soil to-morrow at 11 o'clock, 335 BUNCHES BANANAS Ex Arawatu from Levnka 10 cases Orangos a coses Lemona Bx Wairarapa from Sydnoy. 18 bags new Walnuts 50 cases Bon Chretien Pears 200 boxes now FiRS. | ,70. PABR.] IB- D. lOHKB, TO-MORROW, At 12 o'clock. CARRIAGES, BUGgYuS, WAGGONS, HARNESS, WHIPS. B, TO N*KS & CO. -VVTILL sell to-morrow at 12 o'clock, WYTTCN9ION TOP BAROUCHE P_™SprU Corland Waggon Piano Box-top Buggy Single-Beoted Concord Buggy Single-top Brewßter Phaeton ? h a r ne°e-ate O dPC piriS Spring FassengW W&KSEOiv 8 Beta DOubifßugßy Harness 15 seta Single Buggy Harness d Botß Heavy Waggon Harness ISO" Driving Whips workmanship. | „ TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock B.m. market day. Ebl^ "arthur's war t." -^ poULTRY'DiPARTMBNT. Fowls. Turkey, pneka. Geese Pigeons. Cat alias. Fancy Birds, Small Pigs ft _M5&»wl«. from T. Gresham. Baa, Good Table Potatoc*, Oalonß, Herbs. Carrote. Bac"msfS se. »«t~. Honey (in Una Flour" a&old ana Pigtt**. Sharps. Bran, Oate, Wheat Ex Vonua, from Opotiki -10 sacks Maize FRUIT—Ex Tarawera, from Hobart -11 cnaeß Apples. Pears, Plumß KM bunches FtJI Bananas n,oni>« LOCAL -Vcoffi. Plun«. Damßonn, Grapes Apples, Lomoi*, Peaches KancV Soaps, Golden siyrup, Limejuloc, Vestas __ Otf SAMS PRIVATELY. AT AUCTION FURNITUR- DEPA^TMENT-UPSTAIRP. A good collection rf Pianos . ~ „—»* ware, Sx. TO-MORROW. MESSRS CARBINES & TAYLOR tTTILL SeM by Public Auction, to-morrtW W (Friday)/* 11 o'clock, at their Mart, Queen-Btreot, "SfSfSfc _^«838_ IS_& Greyhounds PRODUCE-Potatoes, Onions, Bran. Sharp?. Wheat, Oats, Ko. FRUIT—Plums. Apples. Pears. Pooches, &o. OROCERIES-Tea, Sugar, Rice, Flour, Kerc« sene, &c. CARBINES & TAYLOR, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock, PRODUCE SALE. W, DOVVDEN WILL sell by auction at the Exchange Mart, Quoen-stn»t, to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 10 tone First-class Potatoes 5 tons Flour, to sacks ~..■; 29 casca AppleS _ m Onions, Cheese, Corned Bed ~.,., Wheat, Barley, OatSy Bran .... Also, Clothing. Drapery , n , ?ewing Maohines Lot Architectural Drawings &c., &0., _•• TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. ,' BANANAS. BANANAS. BANANAS. Ex Arawata, from Fiji. L. W, EATON WILL Sell by Auction, at bte Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 10 o'oJwsit, 300 Bunches Bananas. Also, Local Fruit— Apples, Pears, Plums, Quincw. Produce— Onions, Potatoes, etc., etc., otc. TO-MOKROW, At 11 o'clock. ' MR M. J. MULLIGAN'S GREAT UNRESERVED SALE of '';■■.;'•■; * : JEWELLERY, WATCHES, f &c\, &c, &c, Witt BE CONTINUED TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. EDWARD LEYDON, ; Auctioneer, Next Mart to British Hotel, WILLIAM VAILE] IJOHN EIPPON VAILB TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. TO NEW ARRIVALS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. &J. R. VAILE - f WILL SELL, to morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, A LAROE QUANTITY OF NEW AND SECOND-HAND-HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE Patent Table, Billiard Table complete. Balls, Cuoa, &c, Good Violin and Bow, 2 Ship's Compasses, 1 caso Billiard Cues, Taulop, Chairs, Piotureß, Couohcs. Suites, Chests Drawers (various woods), Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, Book Shelve*, Druggets. Carpete. Roller Blinds, Sponge Baths, Crockery, Glasawaro &c, &c, &c. .. W. AND J. R. VAILE, Auctioneers and Land Agents, opposite Savings Bank, Queen-street. TO-MOKRO W, At 10 o'clock. ' • ::. I ft I ' AUCTION S ALE. . BANANAS! HANANAS! BANANAS! BANANAS! BANANAS! Ex Arawata. ROBERT BRADLEY _' „ TITILL SELL by auction, at his Rooms, T T Karangahape Road, to-morrow (Friday), at 10 o'clock. 4QQ BUNCHES BANANAS. ■} ROBERT BRADLEY, Auctioneer* Contlnwad on fourth Faco