THE SOUDAN WAR

ATTACK ON TAMAI.

lie Australians' Baptism of Fire.

t-tf of tbe Sydney Contingent Wounded.

•jtetrcat of the Rebels. (Received—4th, 1.30 p.m.) Suakim, April 3,

The force under tho command of Sir herald Graham advanced, as avranged, this morning, and "ticcoedcd in occupying O-man Digna's position at Tamai, the enemy retiring on the approach of the British troops, after exchanging n fow shots. General Graham _ding only a vory .nail supply ff Nvator which was useloss f or drinking "purposes, remained only two hours i. Tamai, and tho troops are now retu.ning to Suakim.

It is tha intention of tho British com mander to push forward a portion of the force to Hamdab as rapidly as possible, and they will be stationed thero to await any jttack that may bo made by tho Arabs.

The British casualties during the skirmish were:—Ono private killed, ono officer and tan rank and file wounded, including two members of tho New South Wales contin gent. Tho enemy's loss was only slight.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

[Br T____SA_n.j

jiVOaRKB by fino woather, the Autumn Meeting of the Auckland Racing Club owned very auspiciously today. Thore Is . large attendance of spectators, and the grandstand is crowded with ladies. Tho jpecial trains laid on by tho railway authorities conveyed the great majority of those present, but a fair proportion camo _y mad. A number of improvements have been effected to tfra course since tho Club's kit meeting, one of the most notable being ite erection of a picket fence along the nhoto length of the straight, which will prtvent accidents by persona running across 'lie course at the conclusion of the different Jices, Impey's band is stationed in the usual position on the lawn, The following remits reached ua up to the time of going! topre_:—

TBAD—MKN- PLATE (HANDICAP) of 100 iovs. One mile and 210 yards. Kecklsce, Bst (Sutherland) 1 My«tory,7Bt4l-(_iekton) 2 Sir Redevere, 7st ?lb (G. Williams) ... 3

Also raa—Emir Bey, Sst Cd (Taylor); The]_**!_. Bst6lb (Clifford): Rowi, 7s t 121b (Hodson); Kalo, 7st 71b (Abaolom) ; IWttlver, lOst 101b (Byera); Victoria, 6st JOlb(W.Laing). Betting—s to 4 against Nooklace, 4to 1 jgairat others. Won easily by a length. Time, 2min. leec. Totalisator dividend, il 15a.

HAE_-8* PRODUCE STAKES of lOOsovs.. added to a sweepstakes of lOsovs. each, h. ft, 81. furlongs. Mr J. Marshall's br c Thunderbolt, by Musket-Locket (Sutherland) ... 1 llr J. Marshall's br c Derringer (Mo ilimin) 2 Mr 1. Leonard's br f Capella (Miller) ... 3 Betting waa any odds on Thunderbolt, who won as ho liked. Time, lmin. lOaec. Dhide-d, £1 3a.

HOBDLK RACE (HANDICAP) of lCOsova., witls sweepstake of 3sovs. each, to go to second horse. Two miles and a quarter. Fmctor ... ... 1 (Me ... 2 '_g... • 3 -___R HANDICAP of 200aovs., added to a rraidtakes ot lOsovs. each. One mile and Itae quarters. ■_!poi»,9st3lb ... ~ 1 Woo&rjapb, 7st 2 Banud,to_lolb ... 3

SPORTING.

(Mi!o_urch Joclrey Club Autumn Meeting.

Christchurch, this day. InfolloiviDg horses have been scratched : -.rent Autumn Handicap . Lady Evelyn. Fwo Handicap : Tasman, Tronton, Rubina, lad Administrator. Hurdles: Gaitors. Morning; Gallops. >_B morning was rather frosty, but it fid net prevent Lyford from giving Ad- Wblitrator a strong two-mile gallop i\ three o'clock. The horEe moved in good «spb,andgaveevery satisfaction tohisowner, MtTancred, who was present on the course. July and Nelson covered a mile and J half at a good three-quarter pace. The wmer having the best of the spin. Lady '&_«, Taiaroa, and Captain Webster did a *—wdlstance, fast. The Hon. Geo. Mc -1 We mare having pretty well her own 'nj with the others. Sou'wester did TOBK work over two milos, boing nccom- Wea by Kingask, and then by Salvage. Bo other gallops of any importance were MgoU&ted.

Payments and Aocep tnncee. The following are the payments to-day:— I—s Hcedlks, (acceptances). — Sou' jraster, Taiaroa, Mata, Captain Webster, Kawly, Take Miss, Talebearer, Conun dram, Nonpareil. u Hobd_! (acceptances.) — Ravenswpod, Mater, Agnes, Assine, Royalty, Gaiters, wraerman, Marpuis, Hector. _Ci___A<in_b Stakes (final payments).— Hermitage, Stonyhurst, Manchester, Han «"jEvertonandLad. ) _Bkom Wbltek (acceptances) —Kingask, .not;

Cmuwok Stakes (final payments).— iUBoa, Nelson, Trenton, Kusesll. Stoney «m, Loohiel, Hermitage, Tiger King.

ACCIDENTAL DROWNING'

CaHßTOaimca, this day. - Information Mi been received by the police to-day that » Matthews, Public Works Inspector, had W drowned atHurunui.

ttpfeesor Blaekie relying to criticisms ?™i condttct in lecturing on "Scottish fOTJ Sonßß ' on Sunday, says the, c songs Wffltogttimate subject of Sabbath medi .wtigftas the Song of Solomon. | M too glad to loam that a fair measure ounccess ia attending the operations of m Auckland Tobacco Company. The 2»«y «tttput of cigars is 12,000, and thero .!« «»,000 in stock. The cigarettes manu «»nred toe of a quality at least equal to m Moicest American importations, and «J. very marketable goods... Agente for ««U)mpany have been appointed in all pending, and many of the secondary, Si. _ ,the c°l°ny, Christchurch es- C'y being a large consumer of the s«™»nd weed. A £100 order was lately ftEa" *tobacconist in the City of the IN London " City Press " says:-" The 7£? hying advertisement agent in fflW __*■ W8 believe, Mr Frederick Aljrar, Lane. This gentleman 3™ h. ed, the first colonial advertising fi_ nr^ 6- MrAlgar was elected 1 WriV 6 committee, formed nearly Hflnl __" Binoe by the late Mr mm .Gibson, to obtain the repeal j-^ taxes on knowledge, includ io«_ **V paPer and advertisement !____ Ila. ro -'» its exertions these ob 2__\ ,m P°Bts were abolished. Tho :'*ift __vS" waß -**80 amoved, together Wetai ?»° - Kl* 4-0-1 of » newspaper pre «ndS< 8? pear befora one of the judges 4*Tii „ a Penal bon|i of £500, with Pkei__...,i that he would not libel, bins V • any °ther BCandalous thi"S-" l*triordl__ Bll contemporary records an otijft^J^tiiitioe incident which tel? nd- Wnile the 11th Hussar rfy lKl°J nnting in County Cork ■ by. Natin._i t** 61-8 were violently stoned «pUfoi __ One officer (a -M: _. ._ ? otetl aa fiKt whip, was -"aw. T_._^ e -**ead and burled from his ''** «d_-S_ "*6 bis feet, ho threw down *"Tth his'^:- 1 c**e**8aged in a stand-up fight pQalglied M_^_ a fanner, and severely ■■^■S-Tl-'_?_efrie,ldß of the farmer "PWa.kff _-,not interfere, as the ?°«ldfieh__S B °?hiß coat, told them he .'_&-^B___£ mvico at Pt. Matthew's 1 ffi1 i^beTS **•*_•}. m "Break forth into ' Ifewttlff?; Y Mbt ,n «"> evenln X nn I__2?--*Ji»£_«««sf..movements by Mr ™*» «^Sr TOtltled lam he that liveth

THE AUCKLAND EVEIVIiW SMK, SATUKDA*. APRIL 4, 188 P.

7



Wanted. Yl7 ANTED, a Good General Smith t Tn»L. J* 0* 10 _Dl J* Ko°a man need apply. fgtggS£y. flwt thing-g ' V\7" AN TE D, a gentleman to act os In_i__n_w_.mnß Agont im a flr»t-lass Lifts insurance Office conoucted on mutual prlnoi _____&" t _k° h, M h&i PMvioufl esperienoe .__?£ r _*• Li. or, ai!? r _ toanenergeticm&n. ._>_ _* "Y9^-*' «? 5_ 2*7___)_Au_laud. i \A/ANTED, an Experienced Gardiner, .._>! _~ wi th gcod rcfSronoes.--Apply, on or i Epsom! DOX^ * M-riioon.Proßpoct, I "WTANTED, 60 Swamp Hands.—Apply I H^U^r,*^ Auck* an**' or •* Porte*, j \\TANT_trTh^oT} o od Brush __SdST I K_i__,„ _7" A _ p.l_ R* .?■ Smith, at Mr Green's, _ alcon street,'Parne'l. "V\7—NTED, a steady young Man as klml , "aitcr and General Sorvant; must know how to cook.-Apply to Mrs J. Garrick. streot Melbourne Cafe, Upner QuoOn- W ANTED, a snoot. Groom, that knows ._. his work.—W. Crowthcr. WANTED, threo'good Brush Hands j .llono °ut good hands need apbljf.—A. ci eland, caro of air Hardy, Edinburgh-streot. "\\7"ANTED, Rn AppVOntico to Currying. _____ —Apply to B. Gtttos and Sons. WANTED, a Butcher Boy to ride for orders. — Apply Mr Brlggs, Butcher, Ponsonby. _______ WANTED, six Beys Tt onco.j for opening oysto.,.—Williams and Bishop, Fishmongers, Pot-lte-ora. WANTED, a Youth about 15 years of age-Apply Princo of Wales Hots!-, Hob.on-stroot. WANTED, a Trust wor% YoUt„TcTd_ liver milk and _iake himself generally usoful on n farmtttiVlst bo a good milker.— Aoply to-night Ws L. Primo. Karangahapo rcoad. WANTED, by o, 'Irespectebli- vVidow Woman, the care <jt an invalid or children qn tho voyage V. England, iv return torpa_iiagepaid.—Address J. Y-. Star Office. VfTANTED, Generals, Nursegirl., Wait- llT resses,Housemaid.,Bushmen, Painter, ; Lad.—A. McLcod's Registry, 7 Wharf, or St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, Apprentices and Im provers to the dress and habit making.— Apply Mrs Alexandor Lamb, Now North Road, near Eden Vino Hotel. WANTED, four Machinists, at Ohoe.— Apply a do L'lSali, puMialn-stroot. Max Kobcr a hands need not Apply. WANTED, two through good Cooks ; private family; Housomaid and Laundrb. a; good wages; Beveralgood Gonerala; one for Waikato.—Mrs 8011, Parnell Rogistry Office. WANTED, at once, Young Lady accus tomed to Fancy Business.—Apply L. H. Scharrer, Can't B Beat. Queen-street. WANTED, a gcod "General Sorvant.— Apply Kingaland Post-offlco. WANTED, good General Servant. No washing. — Apply to Mrs Will _u*_tt)y, Tho Nook, Upper Symonds-street. WA_NTED,~T^oodlj^3ral Servant.— Apply to Mrs Atkins, Remuera. WANTEt), a good General Servant; Wsforencoß required. — Apply to Mrs Grierron. Symonds-streot, noxt to Choral Hall. WANTED, a General Servant. Refer ences required. — Apply Mrs Haxard Hobson-streot. opposite Dovonßh.ro House. WAITED, by an Experienced Young Man. Situation as Gfttosmttn in tho leather retail and grindery business; good references.—Address " A,'1 Star Ofllco. WANTED, Situation as Clerk, Colloctor, or any position of trust; have first class references.—Addreaa Marrej. Star Offloe. WANTED, a Partner with £20; splendid investment; £1 day each.—A.T., Star Office. WANTED, a Partner with £1,000 capital in a good Paying Manufacturing 1 Businoss.—Apply to Soorotary T. and 0. Morrln j and Co. (Limited). WANTED, Tenders" for Painting, etc. Cottaftee. Labour only. — Apply to _.. Hastings. Pollen - stroet. Great North Road, Surrey Hills. _ ANTED, 4 Boarders ( largs ftiry rooms; l c-s per woek, washing in cluded.—Jas. Wright, Upner Wueen-stieet, cor ner of Canada-Btre. t. ANTED* '_ or 3 respectable Men, ns Boarders, bath, washing, &o.: terms moderate—Mr Dewstrow, Sydnoy House, Vincent-street. 3 doors abovo McDonald's. WANTED, 2 respectable Men as Boarders; comfortable sitting-room and use of piano; 19s per week, including wash ing.—Mrs Cavanagh, Nelson-street, ilia house from Cook-Btreot. WANTED, 4 respectable Working Men as Boarders; terms Very moderate.— Apply Mrs Darling, Albert Road, Devonport, North Shore. W" ANTED, Board and Lodging for a Lady and little Girl, in a quiet place, near a school, or two Furnished Rooms, with use Of k'.tchen ; terms must be moderate.—Send letter, stating terms, to .TJ., StarOlßco. WANTED, _woFurnishedßooms, with uso of kitchen, and good view of harbour.—Addroas J.T., Star Office. _ ANTED-to~Rent, a Six or .even Roomed Houso in the immodi to Suburbs (Ponsonby exo.pted). Rent not 11 exceed 20s a wook.-Apply by lettor, stating particulars, to " J.H.8.," Box No. 159. P.O. WANTED, to purchase for cash, from Id to 20 Acres of Land near Papakura Railway Station.—Apply "T.Y.." Star Office. WANTED to Purchase a Show Case, saitable for centre of shop.—Address, with price, size, and whore can be seen, t. D.S.T.. Star Office. WANTED, a good Store in*t_e Country; It must be a good paying business.— Apply by letter, stating full particulars, to Beta, Star Office WANTED, a AVeekly Supply of Fresh Butter and Eggs. —A. J- Thomas, Grocer. Hadyn street, near St. Jan-08. Church. WANTED, good Freehold Securities for Bums ranging from _Hoo.—Aftblir to J. M. Speed, Solicitor, Exchange Chambers, Durham-Btreet. __ WANTED, Tenders for Joiner's work, new Star Hotel. Particulars on tho works. _-_ WANTED, £800 On good socurity, city. tt) per Cent.-Apply Star Office. ANTED, Pupils for Dancing ; private class Thursday evening; children's class Saturday afternoon; private leseons.— Mra Wolch, 151, Groy street. WANTED KNOWN-Pianofortes accurately Tuned. 6e, by a certificated Tunor; 20 years' London experience.—G. Hood, Mount Roßkid Road. WANTED KNOWN. - Drapery and Clothing Sale of Robson's Stock is now on at Brighton House, top of Grey-Btreot.—J. RendelL Come if yon want Cheap Goods. WANTED KNOWN— Cheap Timbkk I Cheap Timbkk I And all other kinds of Building Material, can be purchased c_aper and better than anywhere else at the yards of D. Gqldib .Albert-street. ANTED, twelve New Members for tho Newton Drum and Fife Band. For terms apply Wednesday or Friday evenings. between 7 and 8 o'clock, at Band-shed, back of Newton Hall.—W. MowbrayHiggs, Bandmaster. ANTED at Once, 20,000 Pick, and Shovel Men to call at Garrett Bros', and secure Watertight, at 8s 6d; Bluchers, Is 6d. Sale will last for One Month only. ANTED KNOWN.—Expiration of Leaso, Charles Kelsoy & Co. ore now offering a caßh return of four shillings in evory pound off all cash purohasea of Fancy Goods over five shillings.—Charles Kelsey & Co., 120, Queen street. W" ANTED KNOWN.—Four Shillings in tho pound Is the cash return or dis count on all cash purchases over flvo shillings, at Kelsey'e, off their Gold and Silver Jewellery and Fancy Goods, they having to vacato their promises —Charles Kelsey _£ Co.. 120. Queen St. WANTED KNOWN—West End Phar macy. Ponsonby Road, cheapost Drug Store In town—Holloway'a Pills, la 3d j Cockles. Is 3d; Whelpton's, Is 3d; Eno's Fruit Salt, Ss 3d; Feeding Bottles, 6d: Steadman'sPowders, IsM J Porons Plasters, Is and Is 3d; Fluid Magnesia, Is 3d; Citrate of Magnosia, Is 3d; Jacobs Oil, 2s 6d; De Jongh's OU, 2a 9d; Chlorodyno, Is and Is 3d.—A. J. Blemflold, Homteopathlo Chemist, Horballßt, and Pharmacist. WANTED, another 1,000 Clocks and Watches to clean ond repair; also, purchasers for Waltham, English, and Swiss Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery by Thos. Nuts ford, Watchmaker, Jeweller, &c, next Union Bank. Victoria-treet.-N.8.-AJI wOrk guaran teed for 12 months; mußioal boxes repaired, pianoß purchased on commission. _^ WANTED KNOWN FUR COLLARS. CAPES, AND TRIMMING.-D. McPHERSON, Karangahape Road. FUR CAPES, at 2s 6d, _s6d,6s6d, 8s 6d, 9s. One case only. ANTED KNOWN— Important In- FOIiMATION to tho Working Classes: £10 or £20 deposit and o weekly PWraent .111 enable you to become your own landlord, bo why pay rent. To those who are unable to call upon the undersigned during the woek. afrangemonts have _>en made to open tbfir Sffice on Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., for tt^Seltog or Bidding of Houses on the De forced S^teni-Apply Malcolmson DeLaoy and Co Tho New Zealand House, Land, and Eatato Aerency. High-street. . ANTED TO SELL-Whips (a really splendid assortment of every kind) ---r,«die_-' Gents', Riding, Briving, Cart; also. 183. Queen-street . , WAN TB D KN° wN t ■ GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE j affr^«3atftfss_a_' GoToSIS and to certainly the cheapest. « The departments may be classifle-J— docks and Watches SSS?gSSto Gold and Silver Jewel- I?^m£_» (VOM%\ 1 oSery Stationery . C^lra aid aSssware (at English prices) 1 r«adies'and Gents' Bags elsewhere. f INSPECTION INVITED. c GOODSON'S LONDON t ViOtoriaandQueen-Btreetfl. _[1



WANTED, a smart Ofllco Soy.—Apply <_>,__. £»«_p_Jl_lßU.i.ntSe_.i_lld_hg8 t ß..Qtteen street (Upstair. |- at 5 ».m., Wednesday noxt. References reqhlrtid. \D ANTED; in Patn.U, twd respectable „ J " 4 yoiing Men Boa.de;a; private family; uae 01 piano , terms very moderate.—Apply for ratersneca to Mrs Bell. Parnnll Hogiatry OiHoo. WANTED, a smart Young Man to . . attend tho Boats ; one accuatomed to wi,, tsblo —ApnlVr at once Jorvois Houso, W.lle_l,y_treet West. WANTED, a Storeman.—Apply toJohn Lamb. 35. Que). at_-ot. VST ANTED. yo.y.— Apply on Tuesday _JM_ftt32, Qiioon'Bt'.eet, Hancook aud Co. TXTANTED, a Partner with Capital to v J start Auctioneering in my premisos; in good position, and atock to start with; open (ill the 15th instant-W. L. Roth. Cheap Bodtllh. andjrurniturei Mart, Vlotorla-strc.t *_._?. WANTED, TbrtnS. for New Store or Bhfcp bfclng built in tho busy thorough fare of CUstoms-Btreet West. Rent easy.— AftplytoG. Rhodes. ANTED KNOWN-Thet. Orm Stn. ,_ __ lnade by MUNRO ft MILLIGAN, Hob- BOn-streot, will wear to_ger than Halt a Dozen (Cheap p£._ Kasty) Shoppy Burra. WANTED, by a Young Lady, employ ment as Nursory Governess, House keeper, or Lady Help: good cook; cotild teach mu6io; country no objeot'o_.--Address Gover ness, Star Office, WANTED, ono or two Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply at tho Com mercial House (opposite Romuera Road), New market. ANTED KNOWN _y the Ladies .of Auckland, that from Wednosday, the Bth inßtent. Dress and Mantle making JwiU be criw? in the rooms ovor our drapery eßtabllßh ratnt on Co-oDorative Principles. Tho Publio, Employer, and Employee all to -Hafe In the profit. Prices low; forms 'OaSh.—J. Green, 85, Victoria-street- AnI'ED KNOWN-A. J. Thomas having returned from Home, wlßhos to Inform tho publio generally that he will Opon his New Store In Hayn street on Saturday no*t, whero ho will be glad to sco all his bid oußtomors and make as many ne\V ohca as pos sible. Guaranteeing all goods new. Bnd by giving Btrict attention to businoss, ho expects to merit ft fair sharo of patronage. Note tho address — Hadyn-atroet, ate William _tn_t, hoar St, Jamos'B Churchy ANTED KtfO_VN.-Imi>ort_nt to Speculators ot parties about to com menCb buslnbsft. An opportunity to securo flrst plajs Business Promises (Freehold) In what will bo oio of tho principal centros of trade about Auckland, being on tho Main Road, oloso to Mount Eden Station; largo neighbourhood rising up all round; traffic to Whau, Mount Albert and King-land passing by, Terms can bo arranged; greater portion mohey can remain on mortgage. To bo sold by auction oh Thurs day noxt, Oth Inst., at J, R, Rtlnd ..son's, noxt Bank of Now Zoaland. bt 12|o'clo_k. WANTED ' tvNOWfc-YVoffchig M_ cf Auckland.—Why patronise Build log Societies If becomiug your own land lord is tho goal, whon groatcr assistance for becoming .so can bo giyon by the under signed I £20 deposit and a weekly payment is all that Is required to enable you to becomo your pwn Landlord in a Property worth Bay f? CO, whereas, according to tho rules of building ajcioties, £100 1b required on tho eamoamount, a sum which very few working mon can reach. Several properties for sale on the abovo terms. Call for particulars any day from 9 a.in. till 8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Office of Tho N.Z. House, Land, and Estalb Agenoy, High-Btreet. T*7" ANTED BEEN, Mr NEW STOCK of AUTUMN ond WINTER -WEEDS, whioh I am convinced will bear favourable comparison with any Stook In Auckland, A. LOVETT, Wellealoy-st. Tjy ANTED X N 0 WN ' " That R. Ttm__op_,Plttl_i»Br, Welleßley street, al v. M _ fct_i)a lh stock a splendid assort mont ot Gasallers, Gas Brackets, Pendants, and Qas Globes of newest £*_lgns; also, a good stock of Electric Bellq and Fitting, Wator Pipes and Fittings, and e> Jry requisite of tho trade. liberal allowance mad. to the trade. T\T A N T_T_ KNOWN. JUBT OPENED. Fur Capes, selling freely at Oa 6d; Black Velveteen, Is 6d; Colourod Cashmere, Is. This Season's Dress Goods from lOd a yard. Latest Novelties in Autumn Millinery and Mantlee, A. LOVETT. Wellesloy-Bt. WANTED KNOWN-High-clnss Clothing for the Pcoplo ot Wnolosalo Prices. Gentlemen,—Our success for the past year has boon most gratifying, and In again submitting our prico list for tho Boason, we have been c labled to mako still furthor reductions. Pleaso note a few of our quotations :— Gents' All-wool Tweed Suits to measure, 45s 555, 655, 755. Gonta' All-wool Trousers, 13s. Gents' Colonial Tweod Suits, GOs, 70s, 755. Gonta' Colonial Tweed Troußcrs from lGs. Boys' and Youths' Suits to measure, at samo low rates. Band and other Uniforms from 00s. Stylo, price, and material unequalled in Auok land. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, OUBTOMB-STREET EAST, Two doors above Fort-street. Business hours. 8.30 to 5.30. Saturdays, 2.30 p.m. TVT ANTED KNOWN THAT KEAN AND ALDERTON, OF WELLE3LEY AND NELSON-STREETS, Are Belling FIREWOOD at Iho following Pricos for OASH :— LONG WOOD.. _ _ 12s 6d por Ton. CUTWOOb .. _ _ 13s 8d „ : SPLIT WOOD 14b 6d „ „ FOR CASH ONLY. AN ELIGIBLE TENANT requires a Hou;c of 10 or 12 rooms, within 1 mile of Post-office. —Address, " Tenant." Stab Ofllco. BOOT AND SHOE TRADE.—Wanted, a Binart Clicker.—Apply Tho Northern Boot and Shoe Company (Limited). Hobson street. BOOT TRADE. — Wanted, good, smart Repairer. Constant employment. Also, gOod Bench Hands. — Apply Thos. Prossor, 292, Queen-street. ESIDENCE ond part Board Wanted by two gentlemen, about 3 miles from Auokland; stable noccssary.—"Engineor" Stab Office. TO MILLINERS.—Wanted, a com. potent Hand: ono accustomed to tho Bales ! preforred.—W. P. Ogilvle, Victorla-streotWest. I ** To Let mo BE LET. WATERLOO QUADRANT, opposito Go • vernment House—That vory .pleasantly altuated residence now occupied by tho Roy. Mr Goldstein. Large rooms, and every con -1 venlonco for a family. SURRB V HILLS, Groat North Road-Honse, , 9 rooms. . . NEW NORTH ROAD, oppOßlto Kingaland— Good cottage; rent, 12s 6d por week, W. L. MITCHELL, Land Agent. COOMBES'S ARCADE. TO LET, a good, paying Business; ront, 12s per week.—Apply Star Office. 0 LET, a 7-roomed House in best part of Grafton Road.-Apply Bell Brothers, vv yndham-street. TO LET, a first-rate Bottling Cellar, ■Witt, concrete floor.—Apply to J. -_. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Fort-Btreet. TO LET, Mount Boskill Road, new 7 roomed Houso; bathroom, pantry, wash house and shed.—Apply Wm. Keyes. TO LET, a six-roomed House in Sussex street, Newton; city water laid on.— Apply Bright's Storo, Sussex-street. Rent, lis a week. " 0 LET, suitable for Workshops, roomy and well-lighted Shop and Cellar, Markot entranoe; Low Rent.—M. Browne, Pitt-street (top Vlncont-street). _-— ""* TO LET, London-street, Ponsonby, 7 roomed Villa, with water frontage; splendid view; gas and water laid on.—Apply to D. B. MoDonald, 19, Insnranco Buildings. TO LET, Houses of 5 to 7 rooms, Hotels, Boarding-houses, Farms, &c—Grant and Cooke. 75. Queen street, T" 0 LET,Wellesley-street Baptist. Church; possession can be given on Ist May.— i Apply to Vaile and Douglaß, Ho use, Land and Estate Agen'is, Shortland-street, O_ET, two new Shops, with living raoroa; superior finish; Jervois Road ; rent very cheap.-Apply at corner of Curran street and Jervnls ltoad. 0 LET, a 7-roomed House in Pon sonby, with largo paddook, stable, and outhouses, with ontranoe to two streets; very suitable for an expressman.—Apply W. Mltcholl, Btar Office; TQ LET, 3 unfurnished Rooms in now Bouse. Great North Road, near Ponsonby Road-tJent low.—Apply H, core of Mr Mears, BQflggfler, Queen-street, riTO-ET, 4 Rooms, ground floor, two X fireplaces, oven and grate, registered grate, water laid on.—Apply Choap Bedding and FurnltsroMart, Vlotorla-stroetEast TO LET, Brick Shop and Dwelling. Grand position for chemist, stationer, or tobacconist.— Aprly A. R. Hunter, corner Hob son and Cook-streets. _______ TO LET, in the best part of Hobson- Btreet, a New Bhop with fittings and eight rooms.—Apply H. J. Rlordan, Hobson- Btreet. _____ TO LET, Eour-roomed Houso, scullery, : outhouse, range, registered grate, and city water, John-street, just on Jervois Road, Ponsonby Apply Glfford. Tailor, Ponsonby. . TO LET, a Seven-roomed House in Mackelvie-street, Surrey Hills Estate; jne of the best in the district; olose to Ponsonby Road; gas and water; rent low.—Apply W. . I'horne, next door. T~' 0 LET, Stokes's Road, Mount Eden, ; cioao to 'bus terminus, a convenient Hou»e >f Seven Rooms and soullory; gas and water aid into the house; large garden.-AOTly on he oremißeß. or to J. L. Wilson, care William , iloArthur and 00., Queen-Btteet,



TO LET, Offices, City Chambers, corner of High street and Vulcan Lano.—Apply H. W. Heath. 18. Bhortland-Btreet. TO LET OR SELL, in Wharf Road, Bayfield, noar Tramway Terminus, a com fortable Bixroomed Houso, with every con venience. Como ann see.—Apply first homo Surrey-st, Surrey Hills (Richmond Road end). TO LET, a largo Shop and Dwelling of nix rooms at the Cornet of w ellesley at-cot. Freeman's Bay. suitable for Any business, CUd luted up In first cltlss stylo.—Apply James I'lynn. .Vernnn-ntrnnt. TBIO Lh,_, a woll-linished New aix-roomed JL Houso, near Junction Hotel, soven minutes' walk from either Romuora or New market Station.—J. Lambert. Butcher and Co., Fort-streo. 0 BE i_E-T Grafton Road, Gentle man's Residence thoroughly finished, with all conveniences; large and lofty rooms; verandah and balconies.—For cards to viow apply to W. L. Mitchell, Coombc.'s Arcado. TO LET, theft dolightiul Residenco, __.oVfli as tlio Pines, Richmonl, with f,bout 1. aoro, fenced, and plenty of fruit treos. would be Jet for a year or two; rent low to a good tenant.—Apply Mr White. Grocer, Nowton, TO LET or Ji_r Sals, 0 _f_-room_d House, with iiathraom; vonctian Mini _, gas and water laid on; allotmont has doublo frontage; 45 feet, Norfolk-street, Brown-street, Ponsonby; dentb. 101 foot; terms easy.—Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agcnty, Foi't-Ctileet. rr. o " L E T . NEW STORE OR "SHOP (BEING BUILT), Front door and windows will bo put in to suit tonnant. Terms easy. Appply, on site, to aso. RHODES. SSIX AND SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE to Let in Grafton, very convenient,— Apply Clapton Cottage, Scafleld View. *| /»S PER WEEK.-New Shops and JLvf Dwellings; 8 rooms; gas, &C ; Mount Rosklll main road, oppositb view KOad; best business situatloh.—Apply on premises to H. C. ttUatb. TWO Front Rooms to Lot, firoplace in ono; a couple without eliildrbn preferred. —Apply Mt- Horn. . Pro, or, Unlori-otrdet. .1.0. BE LEASED for v term of 5 years, . L h, comfortable 5-roomod houso and about I acres ot good land, about three-quarter's of an hour's walk from tho Goncral Post Ofllco. Very Buitablo for a market gardener.—Apply by letter to " Memo," Star Ofllco. ri_o LEASE, or For Sale, Gentleman's JL Residenco containing 12 rooms, now and complete; largo rooms and beautifully fluißhed, with all neeossllry OuthoUßßs: commanding an oltensivo View: lit.go votcahlo allotment, con taining about 1 ncrb; slldato cornor of Viow Roild and Vlbtorla Avoiiuo, Mount Edon.- Apply On the ptemlooS. . 8. r Nate. FOR SALE, Oystors, by tho bag. 0s ; kit. Gd; or bottlo, !)d.—Apply E. Claro, Morotqnstreot. foot of Hakor-atreet. }j*iOß PRIVATE SALE, Ono of tho boat, ' oompaot and convoniont FarnißlinWaikato. —For particulars apply to Robort Bradloy, Auctioneer, Karangahapo Road. FOR SALF, Victoria At'cdde, tho most attraotivo Fancy Gobdfi Business and position in .Auckland; at valuation, — K. Rlchardßon, Vibtorta-Bt.cot. A bitrgain. I|.olt SAUE, Waikomiti, 150 aero Farm, . (i-roomed Houso, partly improvod; re mainder valuablo bush.-H. Partington, Land Agent. FOR SALE, John-street, Ponsonby, comfortablo Houso of 5 rooms; allotmont, 40 x 110; oloao to Jervols Road; in good order; cheap.—H. Partington, SUchbury s Buildings. FOR SALE, Henderson's Mill, 5-roomed Bouse, and two and three qudrtor acros land, with good river frontag'oi near hotol; Obly £200.-11. Partington, Stichbury's Build thsoj FOR SALE.—Must bo sold ot once, no reasonable oil'or refused. A first-rate Fur niture, China and Glassware Business, In ono of tho principal thoroughfares of Auckland. This lan Bargain.—ApUl yto Malcolmson, DoLaoy and Co.. High-streot. Vulcan Lane. 17.0R SALE or To Lot, a Beautiful Veran . dnh Villa of 0 Rooms and Scullery; Bow window of and about 3 nn aero of Volcanic land; allotment 200 x 200;* Water laid in from Tank .. —Cards to view and all particulars from 1). F. Evans, Houso, Land, and Estate Agent F*OR SALE, 104 Acres of Good Land on boundary of Parishes of Wnfotahi and Walmana. Opotikl; main road runs through the contro of tho block. A good stream of water also runs through tho property. To bo sold ohoap.—Further particulars from D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Latid Agent. llil _PO _ A--COTTAGE, woll built, con- J 3G'-50'Lf taining 5 rooms; kitchen pro vided with Leamington rango; healthily situ ated in Koppol-Btroot. Terms, £30 cash, balanco by monthly instalments.—Apply to Maicolmson, Do Lacy, & Co., Tho Now Zoaland Houso, Land, and Hatato Agency, High-street. __-__W_ -FOR SALE, House ot 3& \f "vf c nine largo rooms; largo Allot mont; situated Edon Vale Road; volcanic soil; healthy and favourite locality; terms, £50 cash, balance on weekly payments.—Apply Malcolm son. UoLaov, and Co., tlio Now Zealand Houso, Land and l-stato Agenoy .Hlgh-streP-, J__"l QAA —FAMILY RESI d&__LO\. Vfe DENCE of 10 convenient rooms for Salo, Bltuated on a Cornor Allotmont of 2 acros, volcanio soil, promlnont position, and exteneive view; two minutos from the Mount Albert Station.—Apply to MalcolnißOn, DeLaoy and Co., The Now Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street, jf» WA A —26 Acres of Arable Land at 3&0""c Tuakau, part ploughod and cultivated, rest in grass ; all fenced and sub divided into paddooks; orohard of two Bores, cottage of five rooms, cow-shod piggorles. fowl house, and yard. £275 can remain on mortgago at 8 por cent.—Apply to Malcolmson De Laoy, and Co.. Tho Now Zoaland Houbo, Land, and Estate Agonoy. Hlgh-atroot. _£*__ i\ X —House of Soven Rooms, dw'XiVUt nowly finished, and situatedjln Argyle-stroot, Home Bay, Bltuated within two minutes distanoo of tho tramway terminus. Tho house is repleto, with evory oonvonionco, and includes gas and water, allotment, 40 x 110, good viow, quiet ond hoalthy locality; terras. £25 cash, balanco on weekly payments.—Apply to Malcolmson, DeLaoy and Co., The Now Zea land House. Land, and Estate Agoncy, High street. __.?"I __AA -FOR SALE. 4 AHot* *lw"vi monts.PlnosEetato.cheap; 4, Well Park; All-fonced Cornor; 2 four and live roomod CottngOß, just oil' Ponsonby Road, with Stablo. otc, suit anyone with horses; alao, 7-roomed Houso, with evory convenience. Sovoral other Properties, Deferred or other payments. The abovo amount to be mado up at onco. Wlllsollatttßaoriilce.—G. Sago,OUphant streot, Ponsonbjr. X*l)M — FOR SALE, Boarding db/*vv» houso, doing a good business and situated in tho heart of tho olty. Houpo contains 17 bedroom, kitohon, dining-room, and 2 parlours; rooms all furnished; gas and water laid on; two patent W.O.s; rent low; tlirco years' lease ti run, with tho option of a furthor extension. House always full of boordor.. Prico for goodwill and furniture. £200. Terms on be arranged toasultablo purohasor.—Apply Malcolmson, DoLaoy and Co.,Tho Now Zoaland House, Land, and Estato Agoncy, Hlgh-Btroot. ___? ~l OK.A—EASY TERMS.—For d&A»<f* OV Sole, superior Family Re- Bldence/ Mount Albert, containing 8 Booms, superbly finished; an excellent position, In olose proximity to Railway Station. Tho buildings havo been nowly oreotcd, and to anyone re quiring a homo in this far-famod healthy dls trict, the present opportunity should not bo lost. The grounds havo boon planted In full-grown ornamental trees. Tho out-bulldings aro: Waßh houso, Stablo, Coach-house, &o. Thore Is no nicer house In the district, tho rooms being very lofty; hall, 7 feet wide, bay window, and veran dah on two sides.-W. L, Mitchell, Estate Agent, Coombes's Arcade, Queon-street. -__»/_ PC A — CRUMMER ROAD and H&'oo\. • Pollen-street, Surrey Hills.— For Sale, superior Family Residence, Bituatod on Corner Allotment, and containing six large and lofty rooms, with pantry and bathroom. Gas and wator laid on. Tho house is roplote with every convenience, and finished in a supe rior manner. This proporty ofTera a handsome prospective value, and part of tlio lower portion of the house con at any future time ho eaeiiy converted Into a shop. Torraß, £100 cash, and balance as por arrangement. — Apply Malcolm son, De Laoy. and Co., the Now Zoaland Houso, Land, and Estate Agency. High-street. A* _ CAA-MONA VIEW, Karan _S/l0v" gahape Road. - For Sale, this Splendid City Proporty, containing the shop with dwelling-house, at prosont in ihe oc cupation of Mr Haslett, chemist, also Houso containing 6 rooms ond outhouses, occupiod by Mr Comopo. The Allotment Is one of the doop ostof any alloiraont botween Pitt and Queen Btrcots. The property is in thorough repair, and yields a handsome rontal. Without exception, thlß is ono of tho finest properties In tho market. Easy terms can bo arranged to an intending purohaser.-Malcolmson, DoLaoy. and Co., The Now Zealand House, Land, a.d Estate Agenoy, High-Btreot. , T QAA.- Cottage of 3 rooms and _l__lO"" Allotment 61 x 218, Volcinlo soil. Mount Albert: a good bargain.-The Now Zoalaud Houso, Land, ond Estate Agenoy, High-Btreet. . T OA CASH and become your own _L_<w" Landlord,—For Bale, Pollen-Btroet and Maokolvic-streot, Surrey Hills, and George street, New North Road, newly-built 5 and 6 roomed Houses : well finished and having every convenience; prico, £300 and £320 each; terms, /!20 cash, and remainder in weekly payments.— Apply Malcolmson, DeLaoy and Co., the N.Z. House, Land and Estate Agency^High-Btrcct^ BIRKENHEAD.— 1~~ to 5 Acre Allot ments ; good bush and wator; prico. from £30 per acre: terms easy.--Apply to W. F. Hammond fc Son, Architects. S.B. Chambers. BENCH, Carpenter's, email, complete, nearly new, very cnoap.—A.B.C., Star Office. BICYCLE for Sale (Quite New), Coven try: Oval backbone, dropped handle hars, lamp—£lo.—Riohardson, Victoria Arcade, Victoria-street. . MICROSCOPE, now Binocular, For Sale, suitable for Soiontlflc Institutes, etc.. J to 2 Inch powers; Polariscopo, etc, all appliances complete, by Ne^retti and Zambra, in handsome ease, lock and key.—Addresß " Micros," Star Office. _ PIANO FOR SALE, a magnificent instrument; nearly now; cost £s_. Prioe, £10.—Apply at Mr Mears'., 108. Queen street. RETTY VERANDAH COTTAGE of 4 rooms, scullery, &c. pleasantly situated, near Three Lamps, Ponsonby. The Cottage is in first-class order, a_d a very pretty and com fortable place, situate in Sheehan-street, next to corner o_ King-Btreet.—D. F Evans, Land and Estate Agent. (1472) SENTINEL ROAD, PONSONBY.- Splendld large ADotm _ s, 44 x 275. for £t43. Bayfield, Pon _nby.—Cbeap Allotments. 10 x 100, for £76—D. F. Evans, Land and Estate Agent. WASHING MACHINE for Sale, im ported from' Melbourne; Selling at half its original coat. Can be used in a private Family or Hotel or by Washerwoman.—Applyto Manager of the Steam Laundry, Upper Fitt-st,



POR SALE, 5,000 new Brickbats, first class.—W. Rainbow, Carter, Liverpool-st. WYNDHAM VILLA, SYMONDS BTREET, Handsome Vll'a of 0 rooms and out-bulldings, pleasantly situated in Syinondu-strcet, just abovo residence of Sir F. Whltaker. Tho house is in flrat class order, and rep'eto With all con veniences, such as city wator, bath, gas, &c. To be Sold with or without tho Household FUr nltiite. Cards to view, &c, apnly to D. F. EVANS, 753 L. Auctioneer and Land Agent. Meetings, A RA LODGE, No. 348, 1.C.! The regit V* Monthly M.etii)__ will he held in tliS Lodge-room. Freemasons' Hall. Princes street, on MONDAY 6th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By command of the W.M. A. S. RUSSELL, P.M.. Secretary. j££ ... To. o._i_, m. v. riS, @/W? f Tho Membors of tho Loyal __fW__l. _3fi Ponsonby, No. 6,359, are horeby cMtraM'SSnotified that the usual Lodge FSJ&SWEM Meotingie poatpotod toTUHS - A ' ' f O By order of the N.G. s?,v*V iWiW WM. H. POOLEY, '*'__________! Pormanent Sec. UCKLAND _AND OF HOP UNION. ANNUAL GATHERING, 1835. Members of Bands of Hopo nro rcquoßtoi to Assemblo on TUESDAY next. 7th, in the Now ton Congregational School, at half-past soven, for Practlco of Pieces to be Bung at tho above. S. FRITH, Conductor. W. J. MACDERMOTT. Seo. UCKLANB PHILHARMONIC SO CIETY— Mombers will meet for Practlco on FRIDAY Night in plaCe of Monday.—G. F. Campbol', Hon. See ÜBLIC MEETING of rill friends to the Tempbranco Cause will be held In tho Temncranco Hall, Albert-street, on WEDNES DAY AFTERNOON, Bth inst. Nt 3.30. Busi ness: Consideration of Commlttoo Report and Prospootus of proposed Newspaper. P. M. GRANT. Interim Seoretary. m__m_MES VALLEY AND ROTO JL RUA RAILWAY COMPANY (Ltd.) Notice is he'roby given that an Extraordinary General Meoting of thO Tbame3 Valloy and Rotohid Railway CliWany (LlhSited) will be hold at tho Registered Oiiice of tho Company, No. 117, Quecn-streot, Auckland, on THURS DAY, tho 16th day of April, 1885, at noon, whon the aubjoiued resolution, with or without modi fication, will bo proposed. "That tho Directors bo empowered and authorised to contract for tho Salo or Lcaso of tho whole of tho Company's Property upon the torma expressod in a draft contract botwoen tho Government and tlio Company, to bo submitted to the Meeting." By ordor of tho Board. JOHN BATGER, Soorotary Thames Valley and Rotorua Railway Company (Limitetl). Dated 30th March, 18S5. Pergonal. lt/T ISS IN G FRIENDS. WILLIAM ALFRED CALDWELL, ar rived por shio Dover Cnatlo. at Christchurch, Canterbury, Now Zealand, from Belfast, Iro land, year 18T5. His broth... JAMES CALD WELL, will bo glad to hear from him.-Ad dress, care of W. KEATING, Storekeopor, Port Douglas. PERSONAL,— Mr Leppor, ploaso cull at Stab Ofllco. PERSONAL. — Jessie, Sophia, Rosa, Maria. Betsy. Theresa, como if you please, scloct from my Nanio Broocbos.—Tom Keosing, jeweller, Victoria-street IF tho Gentloman who was seen picking up tho parcel of paper In Queen-street (by Union Bank) on Thursday evening will leave samo at St Alt Ofilco ho will greatly oblige ATRIMONIAL.—A woll-to-do, good looking, up country, Young Farmer scoks a wife through Hannaford's Agenoy. Full particulars thoro, ii.s. and J-.un_. LOST, white and brown Spaniel Slut from Uobson streot; Under on returning Bame to Mrs \\ _rd, 3, Premier Hulldlngs.Hobson streot. will be handsomely rewarded. LOST, botwoen Eugland-stroot and Poo sonby Road, bunoh Keys (flsmoll).—Finder would oblige by leaving at lira Campbell's, England streot, LOST, a Gold Propollor with small piece of chain attaohod, between Wharf and Upper Quoen-Btreot. 10s reward.—Apply Stab Ofllco. LOST, in Nowton, on Wcdnosday Night, a Plain Gold Watch, with Initial No. a'!,V)S9.—Finder will bo rewarded on loaving it at Mr Maud's, Jewellor, Nowton. _•_"> REWARD.— Lost, botwoen Wol dfc c 5 llngten-Btroot and Union S.S. and Door Co.'s Ynrd, a Gold, Greenßtono. and Quartz Lockot.—The abovo roward will bo paid if the flndor will lcavo it at this ofllco. STRAYED into my yard, tho 2nd inst, a Whlto Goose Tho owner can havo tho same by paying for this advortlßoaient.-J William. Ronnoll-atroet. STRAYED, on Monday last, a dark bay Mare, agod, black mane, tail, and legs, whlto star on forehead ; had a ropo round neck, and white bandage on near hind leg: was last heard of on road botween Ellorslle and Epsom. ■ Anyone bringing the samo to James Gross, < Mount Eden Road, near Cucksey's Storo, will be rewarded. Tenders. ] /BOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. CUTTING AND FORMING 37 CHAINS OK ROAD NEAR LONG BRIDGE, KAU KAPAKAPA. Tenders for tho abovo work will bo rooelvod at thia 011100 up to Noon of P'RIDAY, tho 17th of April. Plans and Specifications may bo Boon at tho County Oitlco, Palmorston Bulldingß, Quoen-stroot Wharf. Auokland. and at the Post-oIHco, Kaukapakapa. OLIVER MAYS. Chairman. April 2, 1885. , mO CONTRACTORS. Tondors for Fencing. &c, in Franklin Road will bo rccoived on TUESDAY, the 7th, Instead of Monday, tho Oth. W. F. HAMMOND & SON. TENDERS Wanted for Building two Chimneys; also Painting and Papering 6 roomod House.—Apply to H, Civil, Portland street, Parnell. TENDERS for Erection of Cottage near Franklin Road ore Invited no to six o'clock Wednesday, tho 9th inst Plans and specification cau bo seen at Lambourno's Iron mongery. Karangahape Road. TENDERS aro requested at tho Hay markot on or before 12 o'clock, on WED NESDAY Next for tho dolivery of 600 yards medium sized scoria ash at tho Romuera Yurda. Tenders to stato how much will be delivered daily. ' ALFRED BUCKLAND. Gontlua-d on Flrat Page DOOR PLATES, Stencil Plates, Dies, Monograms, etc, Engravod at the Stab Office. • 4S _ "1 D, FULL-SIZE White Whitney XX Blankets, 4b lid; roally good Welsh Flannel. 9d per yard.—Fernandez, Now ton. the cheap Draper and Clothier. Mutual Life Association of australasia. established july, 1869. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. THE SECOND OLDEST MUTUAL LIFH! OFFICE- IN AUSTRALIA. THE FUST TO FREE ASSURANCE fkom RESTRICTIONS, AND THE ONLY ONE Established within the laßt 35 years which has dcolared a Bor.ua upon AN ABSOLUTELY PURE PREMIUM VALUATION. •JtfEW 2_ EALAND QFFKJES: q-j QUEEN-STREET, DIRECTORS: A G. HORTON, Esq., J.P.. Chairman ARTHUR HEATHER, Esq.* T. B. KENDERDD.E, Esq.. M.R.C.S., Eng. BANKERS: THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. SOLICITORS: MESSRS WHITAKER AND RUSSELL. Rbd QUINQUENNIAL INVESTIGATION, At 30th June, 1881, and for which Bonus Certifi cates were issued January, 1885, showed GROSS SURPLUS OF.. .. £50,000 THE INVESTED FUNDS NOW EXCEED .. .. £400,000 Special Notice. 4s all this ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES ARE INDEFEASIBLE from date Of issue and NON FORFEITABLE while Surrender Value lasts, they are not affected by occupation, residence, or nausfi of death, and hence NO EXTRA PREMIUM IS REQUIRED TO COVER WAR RISK IN THE SOUDAN, OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE WORLD. For TABLES OF RATES and REPORTS of tho Progress end Present. Position cf this enr ccsslul Institution, apply at the Olßcoa, or at any Agency throughout the Colonies. WILLLIAM t. j. bell, Resident Secretary.



Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, Cornor of WeUesloy an. Albert-streets. — Meeting for United Prayei TtllS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will bb given. Friends are cordlallj invited. A BIBLE CLASB for MEN even SUNDAY Afternoon, from 3 till 4. ___*_ ST. PAUL'S (Eden Crescent).—B a.m.. Holy Communion; 11 a.m., Festival Ser vice, with Sermon, "Easter Joy," and Holj Communion (Choral); 4 p.m . Baptisms: 6.3 &m.. Festival Service, with Anthem, '" Sing, 0 covens" (Sullivan), and Sermon, "Theßcsur reotlor.i" ....... ■ ■_--. .-. ALL SAINTS' PONSONBV.-Easter Day Services;—B a.m., Choral Commu r nioii i 11 a.m., Morning Prayer: 12 noon. Holy Communion; 3 30, Children's Service; 7 pm, Evoning_C_ayer._ . ..„ Tj.PII_ANY CHURCH, NEWTON.— J_ EASTER SUNDAY: 11 a.m., Morning Prayer, Holy Communion, and Sermon—"Tho l'omb of Christ the School of Comfort:" 3 p.m., Children's Sorvicb, address:. "The H.surrec tion, a Mystei'y ot L'aliiin.ao•;" 6.80 p.hi., E. nn ing Prayer, and Sermon—" St Mary. Majgdaleno at the Sepulchre," by the Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan, EASTER DAY AT ST. SEPULCHRE'S. —Holy Communion, 7 a.m; second cele bration, 8 a.m.; third, at the 11 a.m.service; Chi dren'a Service,.address by Roy, ,1, S. Hill, 3 p.m.; Evening Service begin, at 0.30 _ ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.—Easter Day (To-morrow)-Eight 0.m.: First celebration of Holy Communion. Eloven a.m.: Morning Prayer and Beoond oolebration (Anthoui, "Break Forth Into Joy," Stalner). Three p.m.: Children's Sorvioe. Half-past six p.m.: Evening Prayer—Supplement to "The Human Heart." "Afterwards.") (Anthem, "I Am Ho That Liveth," N, G. Bnrnett UNION-STREET WESLEYAN BAND OF HOPE.—The Monthly Publio Meet ing will bo hold in the Church on Easter Mon day Evening. Admisßlon freo, commonce 7.30. ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby. — Morning _at 11. Roy. A. Reia ; Evoning at 6 30. Rev, f , Q.Carr. PARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.— Morning at il. Mr T. Pdcey; Evening at 0.30, Rev.S. Grilllth. , , T\EVONPORT WE&LEYAN CHURCH. JLf -Morning fit 11, Mr A. C. Lawry; Even lngatfl.3o. Rev. W. G. ParaonßCin ARCH HILL WESLEYAN CHURCS -Morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. Whewell; Eveuing at C.30, Mr S. Pearson. ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SURREY Hn.LS.-The Rev. R. Somtncrfllle will .conduct Services to-mor row. at 11 a.m.- and 6.39 p.m. C_T. ANDREW^ PKESB?TERIA_V _ CHURCH.—Morning at 11. Rev. A. Car; rick - Communion Service. Evening at 6.3*. Mr W. Forgusta, Siibjcot: " Tho Drawbacks to Human Progress," ST. DAVID'S PRESS. TEIUAN CHURCH. Symonds-st—Rov. T. McKenzia Fraser, M.A., Morning at 11. "Tho Resurrec tion of Christ," Evening at 0 20. Scripture Characters " Joliujtho Military Advonturer. \T7ELL__LE. - STREfiT BAPTIST V> CHURCH.—Sunday. April s.—Morning. In tho Chaoel, Mr H. H. Drlvor. Evoning, in tho Choral Hall, PaßtorT. Spurgeon. PONSONBY BAPTIST" CHURCH.— Tho Rev. J. H. Jones, will preach in the Morning at 11 o'clock, and Rev. Henry Driver in tho livening at 6.30 o'olock; pONGREGATIONiI SERVICES. DERESFORD-STREET- Morning at 11, Roy. J. Robertson. M.A. Evening at 6 30, Roy. J. Robertson, M.A. ' MOUNT EDEN- Evening at 6.30. Mr W. Kerr. TVI'EWTON CONGREGATIONAL J3I CHURCH, Edinburgh-street - Pastor, Itov. T. Adams.— Sunday Services I Morning at 11 o'clock. E toning at 6.30. ... NITED" METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENTSTRKETS- Mornintf at 11-Rev. T. G. Cilri. Evening at 6.3o—Rev. C. Worboys. MOUNT EDEN- ___,-, „. Morning at 11-Mr T. Booth. Evening at 0,30-Rev. S. Macfarlane. RIMITIV E METHODIST CIIURCHKB. SERVICES TO-MORROW _ follows :- ALEX AN DRA-STREET- Mornlngotll-Rev.J.Boothroyd. Evening at a3O-Rev. W. 8. Potter. Sub ject: "The Lifeboat" PITT AND EDWIN STHEETS- Mornlng at 11-Mr Stantoni Evoning at 8.30^-Mr Catlghey. RANKLIN ROAD PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCIL-Schdol Anni versary. Morning at 11, Rev. W. 8. Potter; Afternoon at 3, Roy. C. Worboys ; Evening at 6.30. Roy. T. Adams. "VTEW CHURCH SERVICES.—HeId _[_.. in the Masonic Hall, Now ton. Morning ntlio'clook. Subject: "Tho Resurrection of Christ—lts Necessity in the Past, and Its Use in the Presont" ABBOTTS OPERA HOUSE-SUN DAY. APRIL 5: Lecturo: "Who aro the Infldola." by Ivo, Doors open at 7, oom monoo at 7*30. Admission, ta. Is, ond Od i double ticket dross, circle, 2s. THEATRE ROYAL.-SUNDAY EVEN ING SERVICE at 8 o-look. Apail 5. conducted by tho Young Men's Christian Association. Strangers invited. Special hymns and addrosees. Seals free. Come early. PONSONBY HALL. —SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES, under tho con duct of the Ponsonby Evangefistio Committee, on Sunday Evoning, from 8 to 9. Seat. freo. No collodion. All are Invited. ELSH FREE CHURCH.—A Special Mooting in connection with the above ohurch will bo held in tho V.M.C.A. Rooms, on Sunday Evoning, April 5, when tho Roy. R. J. Roberts will preach In tho Welsh languago. All the Welsh people am kindly invited, as buainoss of importance will be considorcdat tho clone of the meeting. Service to commence at 0.30; RATIONALISTIC ASSOCIATION, LORNE-STREET HALL (Sunday. sth Aiiril: Monthly Buainces Meeting of Members at 11 forenoon, when quartorly statement of accounts will be submitted. A full attendance ot membors is requested, and al.o payment of quarter's subscription-. ARCH HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL ROOM. —Mr Hadilold will preach as above. Subject: " Tho EunechConvortcd," All invltod; Sankoy'a hymns. CHRISTADELPHIANS mcot in the Protostant Hall. Nowton, for fellowship at 10.30 am.: Smidnv - school at 9.15 a.m.: Lecture at 0.30 pan. Subject: •■ JosuaChrist as a Man of Sorrows, and as King of Kings." _ CHRISTIAN MEETING ■ HOUSE, corner of Cook and Hobson-stroots.—Sub ject for Lord's Day, 6,30 p.m.. April 5. "Penti oo'it Its Message to this Ago."—H. Exley. Sankoys hymns. (CHURCH OF CHRIST. Temperance J Hall. Albort-strcot—Morning Service at 11. Evening Lecturo at 6 45, by T. L, Wilcook. Subject: "Is It any uao Praying." C"~HURCH OF CHRIST, New Eden Hall, Mt. Edon.—Morning Service at 11. Even lng Leoture at 6.45. by J. French. CHURCH OF CHRIST, Oddfellows' Hall. Ponsonbv.—Morning Service at 11. Evoning Lecture at 6.45, by Goo. Aldridge. Subjoct: " The Judgment Seat of Chriet" BIRRELL Grapples with the Land Question, from Biblical and other stand points, to-morrow, at 2 p.m., at too of Queen-Bt. Patriots Invltod, Democrats invited. Discuß slon Invited. PITT -STREET WESLEYAN SUN DAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SER VICES. Scrmots will bo oreached on SUNDAY next April 5. In tho morning, at 11, by Roy. C. worboys; in the evening, at 6,30, by Roy. A. Roid. An Address to Parents and Scholars will be dolivored at 3 o'clock by the Rev, K. Bavin. At eaoh of these Services Hymns will bo sung by the Scholars, undor the conduotorehlp of Mr J. Cttadwlck. PUBLIC SOIREE on tho following TUESDAY. Tea on the tablos at 6 30; to bo followed by a PUBLIC MHKTING in the Church. Addresses by Revß. BobgrtgOO. Spurgeon. and B_U. OUNG PEOPLE'S PROGRESSIVE LYCEUM will meet on Sunday Morning at 10 o'clock. Parents and Friends cordially lnvlted.-Av. BA3SETT, Hon. Seo. pHURCH OF ENGLAND HOME MISSION FUND. The usual Half-yearly Collections for the abovo Fund will be made TO-MORROW (Easter Sunday), April stb, in all the Churches of the Diocese. W. 8. COCHRANE, Secretary Standing Committee. Public Notices. S__OW and Bottle Labelß of every de scr'otion Lithographed at the Star Office. "/ANEHUNGA WESLEYAN SCHOOL \) ROOM. A Servico of Song, entltlod "Jessica's First Prayer," will be given in the above school-room, onTHURLDAY, next, by tho Onehunga Wes" leyan Choir. No charge for admission; a collection will bo taken up in aid of circuit funds, Doorß open at 7.30. commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. Rev. J. A. Taylor in the Chair. AUCKLAND AUTUMN STEEPLE CHASE. NOW OPEN. A WELLESLEY'S CONSULTATION On the Auckland Autumn Steeplechase, run EASTER MONDAY, April 6, ISSo, 800 Shareß at 5a eaoh. to be divided as f oUowm Firethorse.. .. £?0 Non-starters (div.) m Second horee .. £39 ■ __ Third horse .. £20 Total- - «20° Starters (divide).. £30 Applications for tickets by letter only, enolo. l__ lv* o -tocst" —r re. lr and result, to A. \y*'.l,H_.Ll_Y. Oan ot Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconist Wellesley Billiard Ropms,



;~yiCTORIA RIFLES. A Break will leave the DRILLSHBD for tho Encampment at Papatoit.i at eight o'olook sharp on SUNDAY MORNING, when all Mem bers in town are to attend in Marching Order. OWEN MAHON, Captain. R_f 8 U L T EASTER HANDICAP AND STEEPLE CHASE. Originalltsue,-3,o(_MOmberßatlo3 ; olosed with 2662 Members. 2251 Leonora, ftdcp lt.B BuiKard. Hdep 298 Libeller, Hdep 761 Alarlc, Steeple 2232 £10 793 Speculation Han -979 Chevalier, Btp dicap 2470 Revolvor, Hdop 2161 Minerva, Hdep 771 Gabble, Hdep 364 Seagull. Steeple 79 MO 418 ThoDauphin.Han -1595 £. dicap 6 £10 887 King, Steeple 958 £10 1288 £10 309 Administrator 518 Chevalier,9tp Handicap 2 34 £10 2032 Normanby.Handi- 2371 £25 cap 2152 Mystery, Handcp ■ISO MCrquls, Steeple 1761 Now Year, Stple 2118 Forerunner, Hrtn- 2555 Yankeo, Handicap cap 1361 £10 1215 Whalebono, Stple 2519 Marquis, Handcp 1131 Exchange, Steoplo 2356 £5 1028 £10 1080 £10 1238 £10 266 Excelsior, Steople 2580 £10 1865 Necklace, Handcp 2338 £5 870 £25 2279 Caoutchouc, Stple 1688 £I'o 1388 Sunray, Steeple 80 Midnight, Steeple 597 Emir Bey, Handcp 517 Linda, Handicap 421 Poet, Handicap 507 Fishwoman, Han -1866 Turquoise, Hndicp dicap 1594 £10 1151 Satanella, Handcp 27 £5 938 £5 1202 £10 2441 £10 1138 Director, Steeple 1829 £10 8 . Victoria, Handcp 1737 £10 496 Ugly Buck. Hdep. 1342 £25 881 Julia Ann, Steeple 1616 £10 238 £10 1002 £5 444 Wide-awake. Stp 1946 Torpedo, H'cap 2246 £B 1566 Wood nymph, 1576 £10 Handicap 2019 £5 15 £5 485 £5 8_ £25 2023 AB; Handicap 380 Lily Langtry, Stp 26*4 Tigredia, H'cap 2059 Macaroni. Steeple 1297 Sou'wester, H'cap 2125 Nannie, Handicap Adam Bkde would particularly draw Sub" Bcribors' attention to the fact that all his Con sultations aro drawn in tho presence of tho Pro3s and a Committee of subscriber.. Also, that arrangements are now complete for a Beries of Consultations throughout the yoar. Atiy Subscriber drawing a prize will be al ]fi*_, if ho so desires it, to invost in any future list ft iy Buitl not exceeding Four Pounds with out remitting any further caeb, this amount to bo deducted from prize mctaoy. Consultation 0O Great Northern Steeplechase, 2.0C0 Members it Ten Shillings, how open. ApAM BEDB| gA-L0 c X E T. Conßultation on tho G.N. STEE_t_!CHASE and HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, to bo run on June 6, 1885. Unlimited number of Sub scribers, at 5s each. Each Ticket has two Chances. Will Close on June sth, 1885. Address! • ._ ADA LOCKET, Caro Of ft Hlnton, Taupiri Coal DepOt, Brcakwator Road, Auckland. .m* TJARQUE MATHILDA. >_^^^__§Si*T_nae-S. for Discharging and 3tC_inK the , Cargo ol mm2s%l&S£__-i ■ ll iim o_ Mathilda, por will bo received till noon on TUESDAY, tho 7th April next, at the Gorman Consulate, Elliott-street. O.G.T.—A Musical and Dramatic En • tortalnment will bo held in the New market Hall (undor the auspice, of tho Victoria Lodge, No. 22) on THURSDAY next, April 9. Doors open at 7.30) commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, Is each, J. RonKRTSQN.W.C.T.; Hbiwy Kent, W.S. mEMFERANCE HALL, ONEHUNGA. Sparring Exhibition will take place on WED NES DA V ovening, Bth instant. Professor Thos. Leßeau will appear, assisted by several woll'known Amateurs. Doom open 7.30 p m., oommence at eight. Front Seats, 2s; Back do, Is. Tho Entertainment will conolude with a Dance. OLFE'S SCHNAPPS. There are doubtless other preparations typified as Schnappa, but they are as a counterfeit ooln la to current metal. Tt/T R HITCHENS Has great pleasure In informing nisnumcrouß Patients and tho Public of Auckland that, to suit thoir convenience, his BLOOD RESTORER DEPOT, HIS WELL-KNOWN VAPOUR AND MEDICAL BATHS, AND CONSULTING ROOM Will in future bo in those Central Premises known as Slator's Buildings, nearly Opposite the Star Hotel, Albert-street. N. 8.: The Dispensary is in charge of an eminent French Chomißt of tho highest attain ments, whoso groat oxperionco and skill in Herbal Troatmont onables him to deal effeoltvoly With every variety of Sioknes3 whioh is in the power of mah to cuto. A Visit of any ono suffering Indisposition is is rospectf ully requested Tho Btcadlly-lncroaßtng salo of Blood Restorer provos its groat worth, and the alnioet daily onros offeoted aro attested by testimonials In Mr Hitohons' hands, somo of which will bo pub lished, and aro of a surprising character. AMONG tonics with an alcoholio basis. Wolfe's Scdnaits holds the foremost placo. and is, beßides, a good medicine. CCIDENT NOTICE.—WiII thoso who saw tho accidont to Mr North by the Tram Car, on Oth February last, communicate with or see him at his shop, Karaogahape ltcad, noxt Robertson and Maxwell's Corn Stores.— H^F. North ! _SaddlerI___1___ __ '1 'BE celobrate<_ Wolf.s Schnapps is a Blreld •• and safeguard against sudden changos of temperature. __ IftIRST IN AUCKLAND — Big Fancy Goods Sale. Genuine coat prices. Pret tiest Night Illumination in Vlotorla-St. Only another week.—Richardson's. DECLARATION OF PRICES.-Toilet Bets. 4s 3d; Vases. KlOd ncr Dair; Nickel Silver Clocks, from 7s 3d; Novel Inkstands. A Window of tlio Choicest and lurcst Goods in Auckland.—Victoria Arcado. Victoria-street ELECTRO-PLATB Forks and Spoons, Crtle'ts, Tea-pots, &o.; aIBO, Cheap Forks and Bpoons in groat variety.—Thomas Samuel, 108, Queen-street. SINGING CLASSES.—Each Class limited to 4 Students. Fee, Ono Guinea. New Class, April 13,—Aplply Mr Webbe, 198, Queen-st. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.-Large airy room available for Married Conple or Singlo Gentlemon, Grafton Houso, Grafton Road, opposite t horal Hall. Tertas moderate. COMMERCIAL CLUB. (IN LIQUIDA TIO_).-A Final Dividend to Creditors is now payable at my office. 85. Qiieen-street, 3lßt March. G. W. COZENS, Liquidator. CAVENDISH HOUSE.—Private Board and Residence. Tarms, 17b. Nelson-Bt, two doors off Cook-Bt., to the loft from Qneen-Bt. _?* _ __f__ WILL Purchase a Farm of 48 cb*t& " Acres. 18 miles from Auckland. —Grant and Cooke. 75. Queen-street LOV'AL GOOD INTENT LODGE, 1.0 0.F., M.U.-The Members of the above Lodge aro hereby informod that Dr. Huxtable has resigned his position as ono ot tho Lodge Burgeons, and that Dr. Lewis has consented to act in his place. The names of mombors on Dr. Huxtable's list will therefore be transferred to Dr. Lewis's list. Dr. Lewis may be consulted at Ms rosidenco, College Road, from 9 to 10 am„ and from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m. By order. JOHN MacLEOD. Financial Secretary. "VTOTICE. — The Dancing Class will be Xl resumed at Oddfellows' Hall, Ponsonby, on April 10th. for tho Season.—J. Smith, Sec. TO BOOKSELLERS, Tailors andMer cers, Saddlers, Watchmakers, Tobacconists, and Hairdressers combined. Good openings for any ot the above businesses in Eden Terrace, New North Road. EASTER ICARDS, Cheap Stationery, and Books sold by 17. white. Queen. street next Bank ot New Zealand. ■VTIQHT-SOIL CONTRACT. Quarter is now duo, and must bo promptly paid, or service will be stopped. SAM. WHITE, Contractor. ONEHUNGA.— Call early and sbo the great sale of Wintor Hats at Mrs W. Wordons, Onehunga. Straws, from 2_d, for cash only. a - TO cure all kinds of symptoms, use Wolfe b Schnapps. Bo Bute you obtain Wolfe's. WAITEMATA COAL AND FIRE WOOD YARD, TOP OF UNION STREET, AUCKLAND. PAUL PURCHASE, in tendering his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the WAITEMATA MINSTRELS and the publio generally, who bo freely reß- Eonded to the call of assistance on hia behalf, egs to intimate that he is prepared to oxecute orders for the delivery of COAL arid FIRE WOOD at the shortc at notioe, from one shilling's worth to ono hundred tons, at current market pricoß. Office: I Rtnrna • Mercantile Chambers, Mill's ll'nn Queen street. I Mills Lane. EDWIN BINNEY, COMMISSION AGENT. STORAGE 1-500 To.s.-STORAGE ! CURRENT RATES. HAND Saws, Rip Saws, Tenon Saws, Butchers' Saws, Buok Saws. Cross-cut Saws, and every other kind of Saw SHARPENED, HAMMERED, AND REPAIRED. WIL LI A M WALK EB, At Cruiokshank, Miller's, or Sheridan-street, Ponßonby. T\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.' For Sale Cheao, on Good Terms, two Six roomed Cottages on View Road, fitted 'with Stove, Registered Grates, and Water laid-on. Price,£3ooand£32s. Alsotwo Allotments.6''ftx 161 ft, 63ft x 110 ft, Corner Allotment Mount Eden Road, two Frontag&s. 40ft and c9ft. Terms Easy and Price Low Apply to Jam6B Harper, View Point, Mount Eden Road. MR W. H. WEBBE, Teacher of Piano, Organ, Singing. Harmony. Vacancies for Pupils, April 7.—Address 198. Queen-street. JAMES SLATOR, Architect, Engineer, Draughtsman. Illuminator, &c, Canada Buildings, over Upton and Co.'c, Stationers,



Jj^£_+. TOASTER MONDAY. MM \__\_2"' LONQ DAY'S FISHING. '•HH^^^ Tho j ■____ MAORI will leave 'he Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m; back at 5.30 p.m. Fare, 23 fid. J. M. SYMB. Master. _4__wHi___!NOTlCE TO PASSENGERS. Tho a g> ORH , Tj; leave Onehunga for New Plymouth, Nelson, and Wanganul, at 10 a m., MONDAY, 6th inst, iastoad of 3 p.m., aa previously advertleed. J. XV. WALLER. Agent Or P. CLARK. Onehunga. v f_\ *$&iis?i?:m 1 nffi^fi i"_i(i"' r t^S^___M_ "O3NSONBY ANNUAL REGATTA. EASTER MONDAY, 6tb APRIL, 1885. FLAGSHIP i S.S. CLANSMAN. The s.s. Staff, will leave Queen-street Wharf. for Flagship at the following hours: Nineu.ni., ten a.-_., twelve noon, two p.m., three p.m. From Ponsonby Wharf at eleven a.m. Admis sion by ticket, or on payment of 2s 61 at Flag ship. A. W. FARQUHAR, Hon. Sec. PONSONBY ANNUAL REGATTA. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1885. FLAGSHIP: S.S. CLANSMAN, Captain W. Farquhar. PROGRAMME. Ist Racb-10 a.m. YACHTS AND SAILING BOATS. 1 to 7 tons. 2.D Race—lo A.„. YACHTS AND SAILING BOATS, under 1 ! tons. 3bd Race—lo 30 a.m. SECONDCLiSS OPEN SAILING BOATS, 4__ Rack—lo 30 a.m.- THIRD-CLASS OPEN SAILING BOATS. 6th Race-It. A. si. OPEN BADjING BOATS (not exceeding 13 feet overall), 6tii Race-11.30 a.m. VVHALEBOATS (seniors). All-comers. 7th Race-12 noon. MERCHANT VESSELS'FOUR-OARED GIGS. Bth Rack-12.30p.5_. ! WHALEBOATS (Maidens), 9ru Race-1 p.m. SKIFFS, not e„Ce*. dteg 25 foot in length. Pair oars and coxswain. 10th Rack—2 vM. WHALEBOATS, all-comers, under 21 yearaold. lira Race—2.ls p.m. DINGIES, for Boys under 12 years old. 12th Rack-2.45 p.m. Boys from Kohimarama Training School. 13th Race-3 p.m. DINGIES, lor Boya under 16 years old. Maidens. Ht_ Race-3,15 p.m. FOUR-OARED GlGSfßowing Club), all comers. 15th Rack-3.15 p.m. ROB ROY CANOES. 16th Race - i p.m. DINGIES, for Boys under 16 yeari old. 17th RACE-4.15P.M. FOUR-OARBDGIGS (Rowl_gClub), Amateurs : under 21 yoars old. 18th Race—l.3o p.m. MODEL YACBTS, under 4 feet 19th Race—4.ls p.m. TUB RACE. GREASY BOOM (post entries). Tho s.s. Stalfa will leave Queen-street Wharf for Flagship at the following hours: Nine __ni., •en a.m., twelve noon, two p.m., three p.m., from Ponsonby Wharf at 11 a,m. Boats will also leave Shelly Beach for the Flagship at short intervals during the day, starting at 9 a.m. Admission by ticket or on payment ot 2a Od at Flagship. A. W. FARQUHAR, Hon. Seo. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. APPOINTMENT OF NIGHT WATCHMAN. Harbour Board Offices. Auokland, April 2,18.5. Applications will be received at this office until TUESD AY. the 14th inst, at noon, for the appointment ot Night Watchman, salary at the rato of 8130 per annum. Conditions and furthor particulars may bo i soon upon application at this office. Applicants not to be undor 25 or over 50 years of age; and any applicant canvasalngany Mem ber of the Board will be disqualified. Applications to be endorsed "Appointment ot Night Watchman." G. W. OWEN, Chairman. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. APPOINTMENT OF ENGINEER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, April 2,1883. Applications will be received at this Offloe until TUESDAY, the 12th day of May, 1885, at neon for tho appointment of Engineer. Salary at the rato of £600 per annum. Applications to be endorsed, "Appointment of Engineer." . .__, G. W. OWEN, Chairman. TTNIVERSITY COLLEGE. ENTRANCE~SC-iOLARSHIPS. The Examination for Entrance Scholarships (which is to begin on the 7th inst) will be held in the Lecture Room in Eden-street Tho time table is as follows :— 10 till 1. 2 till .. TUB-DAY .. Latin. Latin. Wednesday.. Mathematics. Mathematics. THURSDAY i-jgaSf* FniDAY -..{ggag: Biology. ROBERT KIDD. Registrar. "fj.HE LAY OF THE BELL," ST. JAMEB'S HALL. APRIL 20. "TkEVONPORT HALL. PRCFES3OR CARROLLO'S Gymnastic Di*i ploy, TUESDAY. April 7th, 1885. Tiokets, 2s *nd la. Commence at 8 o'olock. Meeting of Gentlemen at the close to form Class. TO THE PUBLIC OF NORTH SHORE AND ONEHUNGA. .Owing to tho illness of Mr J. L. Hart, Ventrllloquist, he will not be able to perform as previously advertised. BOARD and Residence for single gentle men;* Single or double rooms. If perma ment, 18b week.—Apply City Buffet. Queen-st A UCKLAND PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S C O N C E R T, "THE LAY OF THE BELL" (Romberg). ST. JAMES'S HALL. APRII. 20. VTEW ZEALAND FARMER, BEE 1.1 AND POULTRY JOURNAL. In consequence of the great and soeoial demand from the country districts, the March number of the above ia unfortunately short of r> quirements. The proprietor would, there fore, feel grateful to any persons, who, having read their March copy, would return same to Star Office. One shilling will be paid for every copy In good condition. LONDON HOUSE, DEVONPORT, Close to Wksleyan Church. MILLINERY, FANCY DRAPERY, LADIES UNDERCLOTHING, AND LLUPUTIAN WAREHOUSE. SPECIAL NOTICE. MESDAMES TICHBON & STORNEY Beg respectfully to inform the Ladies of Devon port and neighbourhood that in consoquonce of the many Inquiries respecting Dressmaking, thov have determined to add this Department to tnelr Business, and have plet Buro In announc ing tbat they havo secured the set vices of Mkb WILLIAMS, from Me _s Howell and James'B. of Regent-street London. Mrs W. Is a Certified Scientific Dressmaker, and la enabled to cut and make the most costly garments with an exact ness which cannot fail to give entire satisfac tion. This Branch, together with tho Outfitting, will be entirely under bcr charge, and Mes danieß T. and S. confidently solicit your patron age. T. and S. are now offoringtho Goods selected by tbcm before leaving England, at prices which must givo satisfaction. Ladies Own Materials Made Up. "VT O T I C E . VOLLBRACHT'S NEW ZEALAND TO BACCO GROWING, CURING, AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS AND GROWERS. On and attar the Fifteenth ot April, no more. Seed will be distributed or Contracts made, as we have already sufficient for the coming sea son ; therefore it is urgent that anyone wanting seed should -apply before above date. We take this opportunity of thanking those Farmers and Growers 0 havo afforded ub such liberal sup port, AUGUST VOLLBRACHT. Managing Dirtctor.



Auctions. AUCTION SALE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GROCERIES, SHOP FIXTURES, &c„ At KARANGAHAPE ROAD, On TUESDAY, APRIL 7, at 11 a.m. ROBERT BRADLEY Haa been instructed by iMr A. Grant to sell at his Residence, Karangahapo Road, on above date, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, STOCK, &ft. Consisting of— Cheffonler, Chests Drawers Iron Bedsteads. Palliasses, Washing-stoud. Tables. Cham;, Linoleum, Clock, Bradbury and Co. s Half cabinet Treadle Sewing Machine, with attach ments, warranted in perfect working order, nearly now: Window Curtains and.HOOKS. New D.B. Breech-loading Gun by Play fair. Aberdeen, with Cartridge Filler and Re-capper; Crockery and Glassware. Kitchen Utensils, &c. AlSft Fruit, Lollies. Glas3 Jars, Cigars, Cigarette?, Cordials. Shop and Gas Fixtures. Set Fair banks Counter Platform Scales, New Set .very Counter Scales, S-et Biais Scales and , Weights. ROBERT BRADLEY, Auctioneer.. TUESDAY, 14, 11 o'clock a.m. TRADE BALE. 46 PACKAGES MiIcHANDISE, IRON MONGERY, GLASSWARE, PLATED WARE, EARTHENWARE, PIC TURES, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, Ac. Ex SHIP WAIMATE, from LONDON. At MESSRS POTTER & Co.'_ Durham-street. R, ARTHUR Has been favoured with totrup«w». trow j Messrs Potter and Co. to sell by publio ! auction, at their Stores, Durham-street, t_ j Tuesday, lith, at 11 o'clock a.__;, ---i A £* PACKAGES OF MERCHANDISE, 1 _:O IRONMONGERY. CUTLERY. &C.~ i Iron Safes, Knives, Scissors. Stocks and Dies. &r_w Plates; Packing Needles. Tea Trays I Brackets. Can Openers, Ball Braces, Cork. I screws, Tools. Drill Braces, Wire, ft^awls, Yankee Hatchets, Padlocks Spring BalMoes. Oak Basina, Egg Beaters, Hand aud Pruning I Sawsfcoa. V£_e_. Hooks, Bolts, Sbovete,, Gar ' den T-rowelß, Wire Dish Covers. B.M. Toapote, '' os':n? Forks, Honeycomb Turkey Sponges, *_,_£. EARTHENWARE ANDPLATEI*. WARF-bocanUrs, Wine Glasses, Tumbler'l Jugs, Fly Catchers Plateß, D'sbcsshadea Int stands, Toilet Sets. Flower Pote. Fruit Dishes, Cruets, Butter Kniveß. Spoons, &c.. So. - FANCY GOODS. PICTURES, TOYS, &c.- Ladies Bigs. Straw Baskets, Albums, Spy _Ces. Stanley Baskets, Shirt Stads.Bolitalres. Photo Frames, Note Books. J«*&&£ » Briar Pipes, Queen Cl_ks, WriHng Brown Windsor Soap, Oil p^,-ff§' Yiji" graphs. Toy Swords, Peacooks^DoUß,EDgi^ f.R. Bkllß. __arniony Flutes, WnM^ Wjtoß Hams Tin Toys. Month Organs. Bricks. Bum _e.PHoußnes. Whlatl.., Tea gets. Scd^ers. Kitchen Sets, Tramways, Clockwork Trains.. , Music Tops, Whip . Road Boilers, Patent Flutes. Purses, Watches, Opera Ghwses, &c. On view on the Saturday and Monday prior to the Sale. - " TUESDAY, NOON. HOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET, to be Sold for Removal, on aecountof former purchaser, Mr Jeffery, Newton. AT ARTHUR'S MART. R. ARTHUR. ~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, NOUN. «B E L L V uT ESTATE,' MOUNT EDEN. , VOLCANIC SOIL, HEALTH, PLEASURE, CONVENIENCE, BEAUTIFUL HOME SITES' R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from Mrs Willlamsm to sell by publio auction, at Ins E.tateTLand, and House Sale Rooms. Arthur » Mart Quoen-Btreet, on Wednesday, 22nd, at 12 o'clock noon, HER VERY FINE' PROPERTY, known as " BELLVUE ■ ESTATE,' situated on the Mount Eden Road, adjoining the property of W. S. Laurie, Esq., and opposite the EpiicopaX Church Property, eurroun^d by superior residences, having frontages to Mount Eden Road, Bellvuo I^- T1'* __._ Williamson's Road, all of which are OS feet wide, containing about 9 acres of Xo^Jc Sml. Subdivided into Forty-two Superior Bu"dioß Sites, commanding a fine and oxtensivo view. The position is healthful, beautiful, and con' vonient, but a Bhort distance from the centre if the city. Two lines of 'Buses*X n,££lJw_ .hort Intervale. There aro to the Immediatn neighbourhood the Episcopal. Methodist, »nd IndopendontChurchou, and the Publio Sohool. A lorgeportion of the property has been und< c oulUv ation, and iB planted with Fruit and Orna mental Trees. All dosirouß of procuring Home stead Sites on Puro Volcanic Boil (bo, highly re commended by all modical men) ore invited to inßpeot this Property, and not allow turh a favourable opportunity to pass. Lithographic Plans will be ready in a few days. Terms very easy. " THURSDAY, 16th, Noon. ROSEBERRY. "',_' A FINE ESTATE AT BIBKENHEAD. '/ SHORT DISTANCE FROM WHARF, NEAR y _ SUGAR WORKS. GOOD ROAD, MAGNI FICENT VIEW, NEAR CHURCH AND 1% SCHOOL. HEALTH, PLEASURE. AJJD, _-'~ PROFIT, Cw>. : _ ■ ,■■ _ '-'.af, R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with InstruoUonn to SeU hr Publio Auction, at his Estate. Land ant ■>■ House Sale-room.Arthur's Mart Queen-btrj-it. ~.; -. on Thursday, 16th, at 12 olclook noon. > THAT BEAUTIFULLY - SITUATED PROPERTY, called "ROSEBERRV,** • formerly known as Jaokeon'sProperty, within twenty-five minutes' walk of the Blrkonhc <l t Wharf, and about fifteen from the Sugar W mk«. adioinlngthe Gronndsand Residences of M __»» Rendal, Flewellyn, and Swindale. subd vie<A Into fine Villa. Homestead, and Orchard site" oC one to seven acres each, having a gent.efi.oi> -. to the North-east s a large portion ft fino obm; ; open land; there are some Tseautiful patch •» f • native bush, well watered by oreekß; soil w.H adapted for orchards, gardens, orango at d lemon-growing, &C. _. . . «-.'., The view is one tbat must be seen to be realised, commanding City, Harbour, Suburbß. Country, Mountain, Valley, Range, Plain,- ;, River, Sea.l&o., wilhatnmsphore pure, bracing, BLITHOGR'aPHIC PLANS will be ready in a few days. ■ M Terms very easy. , TUESDAY NEXT, at 12 o'clock. ( IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT I IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ! T«7-ATCHE3 1 JEWELLERY t , TTfATCHES! JEWELLERY!. GENUINE .'*''_•, : ':-'3 GENUINE CLEARING CLEARING ■ A SAtE! ■■-;':>■; SAtEI R. ARTHUR -■ Has received instructions to hold, on Tuesday noxt, " if A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF THE WHOLE OF THE ABOVE GENUINE STOCK, TUOKIIIKK WITH A NEW AND FASHIONABLE LOT OF '.:.-. GOODS, Jest Reoeived, ■-■'■ Being the Balance of the Stock now offerln THE WHOLE COMPRISES OVER £3,000 -.wobth. THE GOODS comprise Gold and silver ; Watches by the beet makers—Ehradte. Rother hams, Dents, Bennett and Co.B; Racing Gold and Silver Chronographs: Gold and Silvec Brooches. Diamond Rings and Sets, Gold and Silver Rings, Studs, and Pins, Gold and Silvee ■ Chains, Ornaments Jet Goods, Greensto*i Jewellery, Gold and Silver Bracelets, Plated, and Silver Goods in great variety. •'■ ;• THE WHOLE STOOK MUST BE CLEARED f REGARDLESS OF ANY COST. Evory Article Warranted, and a Written Guarantee with every Watch sold. ~';' Co___ and Inspect tor yourselves morning o£ sale the large assortment and quality. NOTE. ALL GENUINE GOODS TO BE SOLD, ANn NO RUBBISH TO BE OFFERED. Continued on Eighth Pago.