CITY COUNCIL.

The weekly meeting of the Council wqb held last night. Present: The Mayor (Mr W, R. Waddol), and Cra Cooper, Evans, Holland, Devoro, Dignan, Crowther, La Roche, Montague, Masefield, Waymouth, Kidd, Holdehip, Buitib, Qnmttt. CoMiKSPONnEiiOE.-—Letters were received and disposed of aa follows.—From Professor Aldia, suggesting the desirability of pro curing for the Free Library a copy of " The Memoirs of the Survey of Western Pales tine :" Referred to Library Committee.— From owners of property fronting Rich mond Road, signifying their desire to take in the city water on tho usual torms aa soon as tho mains aro oxtonded along the road : Agreed to supply water if applicants will lay mains.—From Thos. Lonergao, asking for a recommendation of his claim for compensation in respect of damage through bursting of Wyndham street water main, and offering to accept £i, the amount by which he is out of pocket : Heforrod to Legal Committee.—From li\ G. Ewington, requesting Council's considera tion to application of K. Graham's trustees to bo all'orded aceoss from Jeraiyn-stroet to their trust property, and also that fence should be replaced. The Engineer reported thatthoground was being sloped, and that he did not object to an approach being af forded : Enginoer instructed to cut out ap proach to Jermyn-streot.—From Garrett Bros., drawing attention to the urgent necessity of drainage in Jersey-street: Referred to Stroets Committee. — From A. 11. Dunn, praying for a reduction of tho rates on tho Wellington Hotel, now closed ; also, that a fresh valuation of the property may be made : Roforred to Finance Committee, applicant to attend meeting.— From E T. Dufaur, asking when the Council propose to commence the cutting down of the top of Shortland-street, as he wished to build on his vacant allotment below the Provincial Hotel; Applicant to be informed that matter is in thehand of East Ward members, and that when they have reported, decision of Council will be made known. -From Isabella McDonald, reques ting permission to oroct, according to plan enclosed, a dwelling-house on an allotment facing a private road at tho bottom of Wei loßley-streot West and Salo-street: Granted. —From C. J. Hutchineon, stating that the drain lately laid down in Commerce-street is too small to carry off tho storm water, and asking attention thereto, as his cellar had beon Hooded yesterday in consequence. The- Engineor reported that the size of tho sower was not tho cause of complaint, but the fill ing of the main sewer backing up such drains. To avoid this, property-owners should trap their drains : Referred to the Streets Committee.—From J. L. Tole, for leave to lay out and dedicate a street 50ft wide through tho Messrs Tole's property the Three Lamps, Ponsonby, and pointing out that it woald afford the public more direct communication and an easier gradient from tho junction of Wood and New streets to Poneonby Road, opposite Pompallier Terrace: Referred to Streets Committee.—From A, Seuffert and Sons, for leave to erect an iron shooting gullery on their premises in Elliott-street: Referred to Legal Committee. — From Archolaus Ball, stating the circumstances under which he claims £50 compensation in respect of damage to property through ex cavations at oast end of Cemetery Bridge. The Engineor reported that the applicant should have contributed handsomely to the cost of the work, as it had greatly bene fited his property : Claim not entertained, Council admitting no liability. — From Geo. Marshall, reminding Council of its promieo ro Union-street footpath cutting. The Engineor in a memo, set out that the work had beon authorised, but was now off tho list, as tho funds wore not available: A copy of memo, to be forwarded Mr Marshall—From J. H. Upton, intimating that the Sinking Fund Commissioners hod now £1,032 10s Bd, and asking how it should be invested : Referred to Finance Committee to report what is the best security to adopt.—From nine ratopayora of Cook, East, and Baker streets, calling attention to "tho dangerous state of that locality through the want of proper drain iigo." There wore about 18 houses whose drainago flowed into neighbouring pro perties, thereby causing a great nuieance : Koforrod to Stroota Committee, Engineer to report.—From William Head, asking Council to cover in and ropatr gully drain between Vermont and Lincoln streets ; Bo forrod to Strcots Committoo, Enginoor to submit ostimato of cost of work asked for. —From R. M. Hoighton, complaining of a (.lrainago nuisance at tho top of Constitution Hill, loft-hand aide : Reforred to Sanitary Inspector to roport.— From Captain Som mervillo, applying for permit to build three houses,- viz., two facing 'Wollosloy-stroet Wost and one at back thereof : Granted.— From W. Leys, asking Council to reconsider its decision not to entertain claims for com pensation in respect of damage caused by bursting of Wyndham-streot water main : Reforred to Legal Committee.—From Ciuickshank and Co , complaining that the drain at tho rear of their premises was unable to carry off the storm water of yesterday, and that in consequence part of their collar was flooded. The Engineer gave tho samo explanation as in Hutchin son's case: Reforred to Streets Committee.— From George Sago.drawing attention to the overflow of storm water from Tweed, Curran, and other streets: Reforred to Streets Committoo.—From Alex. Todd, asking leave to build a galvanised iron stable in tho Brewery yard between Queen and Elliott-stroets: deferred to Streets Committee, — From John Calvert applying for a temporary license to drive, as his drivers' license hod been suspended, and promising to conduct himself bettor for the future: Refused, Committee's previous decision being adhered to.—From W. H. Skinner and Sons, applying on behalf of Ireland Bros. for permit to eroct a email temporary shed in Vulcan Lane: Referred to Streets Committee.— From Harbour Board, communicating re solution of Tuesday last, re necessity for marking position of fireplugs on Queen street VVharf, and promising telephone communication : Superintendent of Fire Brigade instructed to have fireplugs marked at once.—From W. Payne, signify ing assent to the sloping of his ground in College Road: Referred to Streets Com mittee, Engineer being instructed to slope the earth as usual From Chas. Grosvenor, reminding Council that he had not yet had its decision re stone-breaking machine, which was consigned to it in mistake: Machine to be handed over to Mr Grosvenor for owner on payment by him of Council's outlay thereon.

Dkainaoe.—Cr. Devoro presented a peti tion praying the Council to lay down drain age pipea in the block of property between the Three Lamps, Ponsonby, and Pom pallier Terraco, aa it waa now without drainage conveniency—Referred to Streets Committeo,

Lawbencisstbebt.— Cr. Devore also sub mitted a petition praying for,the continua tion of Lawrenco-street to the harbour—lt was referred to the Streets Committee. Legal Committee.—This Committee re ported as follows:—(1) Letter from Order of Rechabites re Waikomiti Cemetery- Committee recommend that application be declined. (2) Letter from Colonial Secre tary m Newton boundary—That tho bound ary be fixed as defined in Public Works Act, provided that the Newton Borough undertake to contribute one half of tho annual cost of repairs. (3) Letter from Superintendent Fire Brigades re. ao count for damages—Committee cannot re commend the payment of the claim, (4) Momo. from Town Clerk re plans for mortuary and sexton's residence, Wai komiti"—That plans be approved as altered, and tenders bo called for the work. (5) Letter from J. McKorras re claim in Upper Queen-street—Committee cannot ro commend any claim being entertained, ((j) Letter from secretary of the Tramway Com pany complaining of Salvation Army Band, etc.—That a by-law (same as Napier) be in troduced, and brought into operation. (7) •Memo, from Park gardener re disposal of grass in Albert Park-That tonders be in vited to take same away when cut. (8) Letter from Malcolm and Price re Freei Library site—Clause*! : That no extension of time be. granted; Clause 2, re excava tion : That 441 yards at 2a 6d be allowed; Clause 3, re -filling: That same be left for adjustment with the architects; Clauses 4 and 5: Committee cannot recommend any claim being entertained. (9) Letter from G, Wilson re contract;— Committee consider no action necessary. Cr. Devore moved as an addition to Clause 2, just before, the. proviao, '• and that the whole of the boundary road abutting on tho Newton Highway District be includod within the city of Auckland."—The amend ment-was agreed to,- and the worils^ " and maintenance" were added to the proviso. Clause 8 was also amended by the addition ofvthe words "atpresent" to the first sen tence. —0.. Pevoro moved tho; reference back to the Committee of Clause 4. The mortuary chapel should be made largo enough to accommodate "all .denominations, or else there Bhould bo'none.-The Mayor pointed out that the building was intended as much to provide shelter from the j elements as for anything else. —In answer, to a question, the Mayor said each denomination would bo allowed to erect its j. QWP;> mortuary if it chose. . Cr. Devore'a amendment was passed, and the ■ report, as amended,'was then adopted, '■ >'

FtNANOB Committee.—The Finance Com mittee recommended: (1) Memo, from Town Clerk re endowments—That tho clause re joint insurance be struck out. (2) City Engineer's report re Willow and Summer-streets—That tenders be called for the work and charged to tho South and Poneonby Wards allocation.—The report was adopted. Lower Hobson-street Levels.—The Special Committee appointed to deal with this question presented the following interim roport:—" That the Committee ask the Council to adopt tho level of 1 in 16 in Hobson-street and the adjacent streets ; at the seme time assess the compensation they think due to each property-holder, giving each of them a copy of the same, and re questing a reply within 14 days."—The Mayor and Cr. Holdship seconded the adop tion of the report.—Cr. Montague moved as an amendment the omission of the words beforo " assess," and the substitution there for of the following : " That the Committee having interviewed the property owners who are desirous of a grade of 1 in 1G for Hobson-street and adjacent streets." — Cr. Garratt seconded. — Cr. Way mouth thought that Hobson street should bo left as it is, and that Nelson street, which had a grade of 1 in 25, should bo tho main outlet from Customs-street West. If that were proposed, ho felt sure that tho property-owners of Nelson and Victoria streets would not ask for a single penny of compensation. — After some further discussion the amendment was ac cepted, and after the words " 14 days " the following proviso was added :—" Providing the asaessmont be approved by the Coun cil."

Collector's Guarantee, —Wra. Gulliver (collector and valuer) wrote stating that there was a difficulty in the arrangement of a guardtitoo by the Fidelity Company as required by Council, and offering instead the joint personal guarantee for £1,000 of Messrs W. Thome and W. H. Connell.- Reforred to Legal Committee. Map of the City.— A further memo, from the Town Clork stated that Section 190 of the Municif al Corporations Act, 1876, pro vided that a map of the city shall be pro vided as soon as conveniently may be after the passing of the Act. He wished to know if it were considered desirable to have it supplied.—Tho Mayor stated that there was an old-standing resolution authorising tho Engineer to prepare such a map, and that he had promised to do so at his leisure, Admission to Public Resebv.es. — A memo, from the Town Clerk pointed out that the Public Reserves Act, 1885, pro vides that a charge may bo legally made (on not exceeding 10 -days in the year, ex cluding Sundays, Christmas Day, and Good Friday) for entrance to reserves for public amusements or entertainments. He aeked if it wero desirable that any public notice to this effect Bhould be given— Referred to the Legal Committee. Abattoir Buildings.—The Inspector re ported that the new abattoir buildings can be opened any day next week. He wished the Committee, however, to look over the premises previous to their being put into use.—The Mayor remarked that the ac commodation was now double what it used to be.

Engineer's Report.—Tho following re port was received from the City Engineer : —"Plans and specifications are on the table for tho following works : -Lincoln street, Ponsonby, betwoen Ponsonby Road and Richmond Road, for alterations and extension of salt-water baths, housing North, South, and West-streets works are in hand, and will shortly be on the table. Tenders can now be called for foot way in Fort-street, lane and gully drainage between England and George streets. Uarrett Bros, now require tho footway in Karangahape Road and Howe-street, opposite their now buildings, asphalted. The bi-ildings being about completed, in structions are required."—The clause re the asphalting was referred to the Streets Committee.—ln answer to a question, the Engineer said that the alterations and exten sions to the bathe would entail a cost of about £150.—1t was resolved to invite tenders for the gully drainage between England and George streets.

Tkndeks. — Tendprs as follow were re ceived for drainage workß in Norfolk street :-Connell and Regan, £1,619 ; Bol ton and Walsh, £1,637 ; John A. Evans, £1,853 8a ; J. Irvine, £1,560; Daniel Scallen, £1,772 Ids lid ; Elias Paacoe and Co., £1,759 15a ; John Cheyne, £1,996 16s 9d; Aloxandor Archibald, ;C1,649; L. Burke and Co., £1,814 (js 6d. The Engi neer's estimate was £1,700. Irvine's tender was accoptod. Guaiton Duainagk. — Cr. La Roche moved " That the Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for lay ing a permanent drain from Park Road down the Grafton gully, to connect with tbo main sewer in Stanley-street."—The motion was ccconded and agreed to. City Improvement. — Cr. Waymouth moved, "That for the purpose of de termining the feasibility of a scheme for purchasing the property in the block be tween Albert-street and Hobaon-strect, and between Victoria-street and Customs-street, with the exception of the Victoria-street lots, and the lots from Star Hotel to the Black Bull Hotel inclusive, and the Cathe dral site, Mr Wade be requested to send into this Council an estimate of the value of the said portion of the block, for a fee not to exceed ton guineas." He said that the information desired would form the basis of a scheme to purchaee the above-mentioned p operty, and cut it out to the permanent levels. They could get a bill through Parliament, and while the property might' cost £250,000, he felt sure that after three years they would be able to sell again at a great profit.—Cr. Devore seconded. — Cr. Dignan opposed the proposition as tending to tempt property owners not to come to terms with the Council respecting the cutting down of Hobson-street.—Cr. La Roche suggested the postponement of the motion for a fort night.—Cr. Crowther looked upon the motion as an attempt at "a nice little game of bluff."—Cr. Waymouth ac cepted Cr. La Roche's suggestion.—Cr. Montague stigmatised the proposal as a mere will-o'-the-wisp, and said the specula tion was one only for a syndicate.—Council, however, refused to defer consideration of the motion, and forthwith rejected it. Half-yearly Accounts.—The Mayor drew attention to the presentation of half yearly accounts. The rough minutes were read, and the Council rose.

11T f ord Derby has written to Major Te Wheoro saying that all matters wrong be lore 1862 the1- Imperial Government would P£'ffi'^ al!:' thJngß that were wrong after 1862_ they would instruct the colonial Government to.'put right.

bir Wm. Jervois is a believer in Imperial Federation and he says :-" When it does take plage, I trust and hope that it will not only be the. federation of tho British colonies with, Gleat Britian, but that it may be the federation of all the British-speakine people of which the United States form, perhaps, the most important element in the world, I

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A strange incident occurred the other day that.should act as a warning to the devotees of the fragrant weed. It appears that a shopkeeper in the city,hearing a step in his establishment, entered from a back room in time to see a fish and oyster vendor retiring after .having lighted his pipe. He had evidently merely entered the premises for that purpose. As he passed out, a little girl went into the shop, and as she stood at the counter the shop keeper was astonished to see smoke arising from her collar. Upon examination tho collar proved to be burned through, and the dress just above the child's neck was on fire. Of course a bit of vigorous rubbing extinguished the fire without the child being injured. Had she ran out into the street the probability is that the dre?s would have burst into flames, and the con sequences might have been moat serious. The child could not understand how the fire had originated, but the shopkeeper making a shrewd guess, at once called back the smoker, who admitted having noticed some ashes drop from his pipe as the eirl passed. s

The V.R.C. Spring Meeting.

[bkctkr's Cablegeaji.] Melbourne, Thursday. The V.R.C. Spring Meeting was continued to day at Flemington. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance of the public. Roßults :—

Maiden Plate, a sweepstake of lOsovs., 2ft., with 250 added. The second horse to receive SOsovs. out of the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile and a-half. Hon. W.Robinson's b c Winchester, 3yrs, by St. George—Mise Flat 1 Mr F. Henty's b c Cyclops, 3yrs ... 2 Mr J. Whittingham's b c Parwan, 3yrs 3 Won easily by four lengths. Time, 2mins, 54i-sec.

The Flying Stakes, a sweepstake of ssovs. each, lft., with 200 added. The seoond horse to receive SOsovs. out of tho stakes. For two-year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr D. Cooper's eh c Blairgowrie, 2yrs., by Vespasian—Atholine 1 Mr L. Watson's eh f Maddelina, 2yrs. ... 2 Mr D. Cooper's eh c Chesham, 2yrs, ... 3 Seven horses started. Won easily by a length and a-half. Acme was fourth. Time, lmin. 20socs.

Spring Handicap. — A sweepstakes of ssqvb. each, lft., with 200 added. The eocond horae to receive 50sovs. out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a-quarter. Mr M. Thompson, ns. b m Cerise and Blue, 4yrs, by Wilboiforce—Myrtle ... 1 Mr W. Condon's br h Velocipede, syrs... 2 Mr W. A. Filgate's br c Lavington, 4yrs 3 Sixteen horses started. Won easily by a length. Time, 2mins. lOJsecs. The Royal Park Stakes, a sweepstakes of ssovs. each, 2ft., with 200 added. The second horse to receive OOsovs. out of the stake. For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight forage. Two miles. Mr D. O'Brien's b h Trenton, 4yrs, by Musket —Frailty ... 1 Mr S. G. Cook's eh c Remus, 3yrs ... 2 Mr A. Robertson's br c Dunlop, 3yrs ... 3 Trenton won very easily by two lengths Five started. Time, 4mins. 193ecs. (?) The Oak Stakhs of 375eovs , with a sweep stake of 25sovs. oach added, £3 15s ft. 300sovs. and all the sweepstake for first horse. Second horse to receive 50sovs., and third 25sovs. For three-year-old fillies, Bst 101b. 1 mile and a-haif, hon. J. White's b or br f Uralla, by Chester —Moonstone limp.)' 1 Hon. W. Pearson's b f Parody 2 Mr M. Jacobs'g en f Lady Claudia ... 3 Violet and Buttress also ran. Won easily by two lengths. Time, 2mins. 44j8ecs- The Veteran Stakes—A handicap sweep stakes of 50sovs. each, lft., with 200 added. The second horse to receive 50sovs. out of the stakes. Mr M. Loughlin's b g Britisher, aged, by John Bull • Favourite 1 Mr M. Thompson's eh m Cerise and Blue, 4yrs 2 Mr M. Jacobs's b c Metal, 4 yrs 3 Twenty-four horses started. This was a splendid race. Britisher won by half a length. Time, 2mins. 48Jsecs. Mr Reid's Grace Darling and Mr Jones's Don caster fell in the ruck. Williams, who was riding Grace Darling, was severely shaken, while the hope Doncaster was killed on the spot, his rider escaping with out injury.

PONSONBY SOCIAL UNION.

Grand Fancy Dress Ball

The return fancy dross ball projected by the members of the Ponsonby Social Union, as the most complimentary means of acknowledging tho very efficient services of the Managing Com mitteo during the past season, took plaoe on Wednesday night, in the Choral Hall, and passed off with pronounced ccfot. Fully 100 double tickets had been issued, and about 90 couples wero present to " trip the light fantastic toe." The decorations were designed and carried out on a most olahorate scale, aid with great artistic taste. Through a discriminate use of flags, flowers, and foliage, together with Maori curios and ornaments, iho ballroom wore its gayest and most festive aspect. Suspended from the roof, and extending around three sides of the hall, was a Btringof variegated bunting, whilo the gallery was completely embowered with flowers and fo i.age arranged in wreaths or looped into festoons, and interspersed with dis tinctive flags. Across the front of the gallery, ran the word " Welcome," boldly worked in white letters upon a ground of Turkey red. The shields which hung upon the mock buttresses of eithor wall of the room were surmounted by orossed poddies, otc, entwined with glossy foliage, forn fronds, and choice flowers, and the gasaliers were decorated with festoons of coloured paper. At tor a similar fashion the front of the orchestral platform was ornamented, while the soutborn ante-room, which was used an a refreshment room, was Riven quite an Oriental aspect by a free use of dr.ipery and gaudy Chinese lanterns. The northern ante room was the place ot assembly ere the ball opened, and thenceforward it admirably sub servi'd the purposes of a promenade. For the Mairl mirlOß tho Committee are indebted to tbe Art Students S iciety, and for the bunting tn Mr T. T. Gamble (American Consul), Captain Porsaon, of tho birquo Sam Mendel; Capt. W. Farqurar, of the s.b, (,'lantman; and Capt. Sonierville, of the s.B Rose Casey. Tho scene which the ball-room presented as the procession of dancers entered it from the ante room and paced slowly round to the strains of a stately inarch, was brilliant with rich costumes, and ploturosquo in the extreme. The assemblage of ' fanoy" characters" was unusually large and exceedingly " "diversified. When the ball opened there were nearly SOD spectators upon the tiers of seats at the back of tho hall, and many of them remained long after midnight surveying the animated scone. First class music was discoursed by Messrs F. Reed (piano), Jas. Oavideon (violin), J. T. Morris (cornet), S. Jarmin (piccolo), and C. M. Borth wick (double bass viol), and the programme of dances was as follows:

Grand match and quadrille, "De CeoUa;" waltz, "Conamor;" scUottisohe, "Marguerite;" lancers, 'Patience;" waltz. " Arline dv euite;" mazurka. "Esteiette," p-lka, "Coquetterione;" waltz. "PrimaDonna:'1 mazurka, "Fairyßells;" lancers, "Piratfsof Penzance;" waltz, "Esprit de Corps;" lanccra, '-Sorcerer;" extra waltz, do. mazurka; waltz, "Spring Flowers:" quad rillo, "I* Polo;" maznrka. "Zerlma;" waltz, 1 See-saw;" schottieohe, " Favourite;" wal z. " Kmmoline;" lancers, " Laurento Lancers;" mazurka. "Grnzlella;" waltz, "Sweethearts;" schoUische, "Dora;" mazurka. "Serpentine:" walte "MyosotiV Mr C. Johnston, as caterer, gave the greatest satisfaction. Especial credit is also due to the Committee. Messrs J. J. Boak, J. Fleming. A. S. Reid (Hon. Secretary), J. Simpson (Hon. Treasurer), George MoKay, Gilburt J. McKay, J. M. Laxon W. Boak, and W. Kdwards. Messrs J. J. Boak and J. Fleming proved to be very effective Masters of Ceremonies.

[ADVERTISEMENT.] On beha'f of the Committee of the Ponaonhy Booial Union, we tender our hearty thanks to the Return Ball Committee for the very successful complimentary ball given to us on Wednesday evoning This acknowledgement would have been made during tho ball.but tor thefact that most of those present were strangers to the Committee and members of the Ponaonby Social Union, and probably not aware of the reasons for the gathering or acquainted with- the ciroumatancoß under which tho ball was given. Consequently, it was cone Idered that the infliction of a series of formal speeches would not have been appreciated by those who had morely embraced tho oppor tunity afforded of obtaining an evening's enjoyment, and could Dot bo expected to display any sympathy towards tho Ponsonby Social Union or the business details connected with tho season's management. Reiterating our warmest acknowledgments. W. J. Rbks, Chairman of Committee, W. J. Qeddis, Hon. Sec Novembers, 1885.

HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AIDS BOARD.

Thr first mooting of the-njembors of this newly constituted Board was held yesterday, at the City Council Chambers. Present: Messrs W. R. Waddel (Mayor of Auckland, Chair man), W. J, Suiter (Mayor of Newmarket), F. J. Moss, M.H.R., Samuel Luke, Thomas Wil liamson, Oliver, Mays (Mariukau County), E. MitchelßOn (Whangarei). John Pegler (Raglan), lid ward Lake (Waipu). G. F. Barugh (Waikato), w. a. Graham (Major of Hamilton), John H. Hudson (Rodney), A. Kidd (City of Auokland), Micuael Yates (Onehunaa), and A. K. Isaacs (Remuera).-His Worship tho Mayor occupied the chair and opened the pro ceedings by reading a circular of instructions forwarded to them by tho Government. APPOINTMENT OK A CHAIRMAN. —Ol tllC motion of Mr Maokechnie. eeco-ded by Mi- Suiter. Mr W. R , Waddel was appointed to the above position. -Mr Waddel thanked them for the honour conferred upon him. The duties would, no doubt, be onerous, but in deference to their wishea, he would do his best to fulfil thorn. SECBETABY.-On the mutton of Mr Luke, seoonded byMr Kidd, Mr H.N Garland was appointed to tbis position temporarily. Mr Lake suggested that they had better not act too hastily, and suggested the t dvisability of as certaining what existing institutioi s were pre pared to tske advantage of what he considered the iniquitous clauses in the bill regarding sepa rate institutions. The county members woro entirely in the dark regarding tho working of the A ct.

(Jost of Auckland •Institdtions.—ln reply to a queation as to tho nature of tlio institutions affected by the Act In Auckland, ana their ex penses, the Secretary stated that the Hospital, Refuges, and Dispensary cost £7.052 (Rroes amount), which donations reduced to £6 318. He also pointed out that the Releaving Officer. Mr John Graham, disbursed annually about £2,000 ta the form of rations and rent to Indigent inhabitants. —Mr Barugh expressed sorrow that in a new country thera should bo a Eoor law. It had demora lsed tho people at omo. and would dq co here. They musi have Hospitals, but a poor law was a disgrace to a new country. Kqr his part, they in the Waikato were quite ready to support any f£P°S ¥"£ weiT mi§ hti send to the Auckland Hospital,, but they decidedly objected to aup portinß the invalids of Auckland; 'Appointment of Committees. —Mr Mac .keobnie moved, and Mr Maya seconded, Ihat a committee be at once appointed to as certain the amount at the oxpendlturerequirtd ,np to the last day, the 2nd of March nest, for the maintenance of the Institutions ta the dia

iiiiii kechnic, Waddel, Graff\ u Lf e.ffi&: Mr ( £ake suggested th^mrhi™4**?^ institutions at nrpßmt . iSPI BOme^fit"'" abolished, and inqu?^ „"*&■ <«& 'fe camp under the ohargoof thl« H^ mm" Chairman stated that they W( .«wBWM:S support these institutions Shf Wt™ m wouldsooonndtheGov"rnnwmL lo?ll>r- IK any responsibility whatever l^aotMS - keohnie then moved, and Mr irffi"* Wl "That a committee be ancointMSr»*°«HeJ1i Board, with all oonvenientS to. rtJlwJtQtf,, coeainßß moßt advisabletobelLkiS* totll»taJ Waddel, and Maokechafe." W,; hat the tint thing would b» LS 8« «4 to tho Boards now cxistimr »S .to SM they intended to do T thnS\lßani *kt whole matter should i?ft,lh[B" of tho first comalttec rtANi report take no fur her »nS II Markechnio said that he S°i lon> -Mr! to obtain information.-Mr Kidd i,*4 motion, and said that it, was unwi ßo S l^ tt«' much work on one committeef-K™ iPMod' adopted unanimously-The iJiS ffioi' onWßj journeduntil6.BoP.m^ontt^fc^Ll' *,

CROWN LANDS BOARD.

A meeting of tha above Board was^^' I tcrday afternoon. Present: Mr D Il\ (Chief Commissioner and Chairman), Menui W P. Moat, Pearse, and Dr. Campbell.' CORRHSrONUKNCB.-TholetteiSriiMii;^ read and dealt.with asfollows: KroSfiS 8 decretory for Crown Lands. draSatSSfe. to Gazette notice number CO, re theiL.. H* ot certain lots in Papakura76?afeKd Vfi ranga;alßO Vusiinnlot6sCltyoiStiff. Tm- Industrial School Bite.-From fcfflfe '■ swtant Srrvojor-Goneral, repoitmg SiSif' of the aurvey at Tokatoka block frS& that the land should be offeied at a cSS* *a it waa swampy and rt quired draflK. r7 solved that the ÜBpet price be 7a 6dSS,» From W. Ko:npt, complaining tnafKm bad not , been surveyed where ffiSf Tho Assistant Surveyor - HcnoJ?™^ wrote explaining the roasow off? survey.ana pointing out how a road m(thS: Btcured : Resolved. " That a copy of Mr ffi? letter ba forwarded to Mr Kemnt" *SX 8 Secretary of the Board of Education mSJ? 6■' for a site for a teacher's resKce'att v Granted.-Frpm A. Walker, requeßuogWs lease of the block of land held byhim • K,S" aj the land was being surveyed for aaie."K effected by Mr Adams m land eeleotedußcK Homestead Act: Referred to the'EuS tj report on.-From Mr Kedtern a |X stead selector, asking for «ii bSK leave of absence: Refused.—From Mi-iSt-1 leaf, asking for nine months' learo or.iSiS*** toenablehuntoeamaomo moneytoeoatlS': provements: Referred to the Ranrar E« Wooley. applying for certainlaTdatafflJSS to be opened for selection: HSmflit! the land be offered on deferrednSStfi* From Messrs Jackson and Russell Z TkT half of Mr Potter, applying to 1 °B "* tain lands in PukekoheoterSl jM' subject to Improvements: Resolved' ffi no claim for fencing be reeognlseOlH R. Taylor, Minna permission, to daF? aide ot road at the Great Barrier ffimi* 3ranted.-From Mr Galbratth, offering toT»7 chase five kauri trees at Kamo fir TmllC purposes: Granted; price, 25s pertroe.-l'imS Mesßrs Anderson and Barnett, askinsr leavt to temporarily occupy reserves at Klhiliihi- fi ferred to the Committee who conttoM'th reserve.-From Mr Tregoweth, asldr-g foi™ section at Koheroa to be sold rabies? to far provemonta: Granted. ™" API'LICATIONS FOB LAND. - Eight ot Uli above were received from persons wife to purchase. Two applications were received M Mercer for leave to temporarily oocunyilaiidfo that district. It was resolved to offer tte sections for sale. Eight applications weie re ceived for uDclaimedsecUOns, bntthe Chß oointed oat that no action could be talari it prts;nt. " Timber Floatage. - Applications were re ceivedfrom the Union Steam Sswmili Co, for a license to float timber on tivera in the Wairta. An there were enormous claims on behalf ol ft* nativeß, forwarded by Sydney Taiwhaiiga ths matter was ordered to stand over. , Wjsiharakkke. — The Chairman Mi that tliia block had lately > con* under the control of the Board, btt lia had received a letter from Mr K. Het- ' Iccth, actirg for Mr Thomas Russell, in rtjjjh ! he stated that this block waß always recogcted : "! to be the property of hia client, and he Wit. : ceived no compensation. Now that they vat ' handed over to the Board, he could not foißO ! his client's claim, and allow the Board to p# aume to deal with the land in question; It tot resolved to forward the letter to tho Ministers ■''•'■■ : Lands. Wo havo received from Mr Josiob Martin a selection from hia new dtsigoß In photographic Christmas cardß. Theystrto , one as being very tasteful, novel in arranp- ' ment, and various as to subjects portrayed. For the purpose of showing whatNnf Zealand is like to friends at Bora who have hitherto been content sift verbal description, it would bei'tliffi- : cult to send anything more BnilaUt. : The foliage, tho flowers, and tho birds, of j the New Zealand bush are admirably de lineated, together with the features of tiio native race, Maori whare", weapons, gar ments, carvings, andtholike; while coming; . i nearer to the " busy haunts of men," one finds the principal buildings of Auckland as well as her incomparable harbour, shown , in artistically-arranged panels. Altogether, Mr Martin has been very successful in pro ducing, in worthy specimens of the phei* grapher's art, typical illustrations of the as tural and artificial beauties of NowZmlbhL Tiik New Zealasd Farmer, Bf'B to Poultry Journal for November ißiolumJr and readers will find the number aptttoilSw attractive and interesting ono. It is raptaW Ulustratca throughout, almost all tlie.teßgiav- Ings being of a practically useful ctaiwiffi AjnongsLthese may. be meationod tha wOwCJB, representing a method,of consttuettag wa, drains whore it is difficult U rat a KOudorUrt fall. A well-executed engraving of & nrJ«B MB of the Sussex breed is given, anil "* aaaiai»l supplefhent sheet containing abeautinilpwWH of the champion prize-winner at the EmsoJJ ' Stud-Book Society's Uat fhow. 'ftbrtoW alone is worth the oost of die nunber, mm! fanciers will be glad to flnd n fcithttu me sentation ot a pair of Wyftndntto fowls, wilii B article by "Chant'cleer" dcscrlptiw of JW handsome American breed. A nwfewW,' chess column, wltli illustrated iirowom. SKINNY MEN.-" weiw. neMttSmmt'wtojitffl -

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 188*

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Auctions. W, J, DOWOEN,] [C T. PATEN. TO-MORROW, At 12 o'Clock. UNDER BILL OF SALE HOUSEHODD FURNITURE, PIANO, PICTURES, FANCY GOODS. . DOWDEN AND PATEN, Have received Instructions to sell by Publio Auction, tlio whole of the goodß and stock hn longing to Mrs J. E Levy, Furnituro Doakr, at har Bhop and residonco, Hobaon street, just abovo Cook-stroot. on Saturday, November 7, at 12 o'clock, consisting of— PIANO, IN ROSEWOOD CASE, BY COLLABD AND COLLAR!), Large Mirror in Gilt Frame. Walnut Esiretoire, Dressing Cases, and Work Boxes, in Rosewood, Hardware, Mantleploco, Ornaments. Really flrstolaas E.P. Goods, in Entree Dishes, Kgg Stands. Water Dishes, Salvers. Cruets. Card ■ Baskets, Iron and Wooden Bodsteads, Wash stands, Bed-room Sets, Cheats Drawers, Dining, Dressing, Fanoy and othor 'J ables. Mattresses, Palliasses, Looking Glaa?o», Household Gooda and effects of overy description. DOWDEN AND PATEN, Auctioneers. W. S. OOOHKAIfB] [-MS, DAMIE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. 168 ACRES, PAREMOREMO. 120 ACRES, OKAHU. The Sub3nrihorß will sell at their Rooma, Oueon stroec, on Wednesday, 11th ioat. at I2o'clock, ALLOTMENTS C 9 and 70, Parish of Paremoremo, containing 168 acres. Lots 63. and Part Lot 61, Pariah of Okahu, containing 1.0 acree. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, S. OOOHRANEI |JAS. DAORE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE. ALMA-STREET, NEWMARKET, The Subaoribera will sell by auction at their Rooms. Queen-street, on Wednesday, 11th November, at 12 o'olock, A COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE, con ,f\ talnlng Brooms, with Bathroom, Kitchen, and Scullery. Good Well with Force Pump, Water Tanks, &c. TLe allotment has 5H feet frontage to Alma-street, Newmarket, by 107 feet deep, and is very conveniently aituated. The greater part of tho purchase mouoy may remain on mortgage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, 8. COOHRANEJ |JAS. DAORE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. BEAUTIFUL BUILDING SITES ON THE WATER FRONTAGE. HOBSON'S BAY. TO BE LEASED FOR FORTY YEARS. The Subscribers have received instructions from the General Trust Board of the Diocese of Auckland to Lease by Auotion, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, Novem ber 11, at 11 o'clock, for a term of Forty Years, TTIOUR GRAND BUILDING SITES, Sj situated on the St. Stephen's Estate, Par nell, having all extensive frontages to Hobson's Bay, and enjoying moat lovely views, which oan nerer be shut out, and are not excelled in the neighbourhood. Lot 1 has 128 feet road frontage, and contains 3 roods and 10 perches; adjoins the resi dence of Seymour George, Esq. Lot 2 has 10S-feet road frontage, and con tains 3 roods 1 perch. Lot 3 bos 105 feet road frontage, anil con tains 2 roods and 33 perches. Lot 1 has 142 feet road frontage and con tains 3 roods and 36 perches. Conditions of Sale and Plan can be seen at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1885, At 12 o'clock. . REMUERA! REMUERA! AYRTON! AYRTON! VILLA SITES ! VILLA SITES ! Fhohtagks to Orakei Road and Victoria Avenue. MESSRS MORTON and JACKSON Have receivod instructions to sell by publio . auction, at their Mart, Durham-street West, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 12 o'clock noon, ALLOTMENTS 75 AND 98, SECTION 16, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage to Vic toria Avenue, Orakei Road, Remuera, and adjoining the properties of Mr D. Fallen, Mr Tothy, and Mr McMillan. It has been sub divided Into suitable lots for villa residences, and views obtainable from this property are ex ceptionally good. As this valuable property will be submitted to the public without any reserve whatever, we should advise those who intend building to view this property before settling elsewhere, and not let this opportunity escape them. It is within 10 minutes 1 walk of the Romuera Railway Station, and 'Bubos pa the property every half hour. Gas is laid down the victoria Avenue and Orakei Road. Terms: 15 per cent, cash, balance at 7 per cent, for any term not exceeding 5 years. Title: Land Transfer. Litho. Plans at our Office. - MORTON & JACKSON. THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 1885, NOON. "BY ORDER OP thk OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR PLUTUS GOLD-MINING CO. (Limited). The undersigned has received instructions from Mr E. Menzles, Official Liquidator Flutus -, '■• Gold-Mining Company (Limited), to sell by publio auction, at his Mart. Vulcan Lane; on Thursday, November 12, at noon, THE MINING PLANT, as it now lies on the ground, close to the Walkoromiko Creek, To!r.atea. Plant: 20 Head Stampers, 15-Horae-power labont) Engine Boiler (complete), Battery House, Tables, ■ Berdana, with drags, etc., Tramways, 1 Break Frames and Wheels, 8 Trucks, Wire Rope, and other materials. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13^ 7~. . , DURHAM^ ARDS. The undersigned will sell at the Durham Yards on Friday, November 13, at noon. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE LAZARUS, with all his Engagements. HUNTER AND NOLAN, ■ . i Auctioneers. MBWMAKKET SALE POSTPONED TO • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, '' ' On Account of the Holidays. The undersigned will hold their next Weekly Sale at tho Junction Yards, on Wednesday, ' !nßto»d of Tuesday, when they will sell, "I QA FAT OXEN JLOV 1.503 Fat Sheep Fat Lambs Dairy »nd Sto' o Cowu ■ ! ; . Veal Calves. ; HUNTER~AND NOLAN, . - Auctioneers, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. DURHAM YARDS. ■^P" O O L g ALE. Tbo undersigned will hold their first Wool Sale of the season "''" ' "- ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. HUNTER AND NOLAN, , . Auctioneers. ~~ DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALK, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, ; BIDES,. TALLOW, WOOL, and BKINS. HUNTBR AND NOLAN. ,<TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE. j..., h cTw~d en, WATCHMAKER AND JEWBit/LKR, • Importer of English, French, and German \™ PIANOS PIPE AND REED ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JEWELLERY, &0., Begs to inform the Public that having made arrangements for taking over the premises and baUBMa W M* I. Alexander, next the Auokland Hotel, he hag decided, so as to avoid the risk ■ and trouble ot removal of his large and varied stock, to hold a GENUINE CHBAP SALE of the above mentioned Goods in* his present pre mises, adjoining the Bank of New Zealand; and ■to effect, if possible, a speedy clearance, all Goods will be sold at COSTPRICE FOR CASH. i A trial will convince the most sceptical that this offer is genuine, and to prove it : ERHARDT'B CKLKBRATBD SILVER LEVER WATCHES will be given away at 60s. Gail early and secure one. :W. L B V *• BOOK BINDER, PAPER RUUCR, II ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WraDHAM-STBEBT, 1 MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOK& Insnisuioe and Mining Register Books Specially " ' ■ Ruled and Bound; Mturio, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sunday ..tw_ • Bohool Books Well Bound. BAEBRS'^SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles; Prayer and Hymn Boots \ BAKU AND" OHOIB MtJSIO BOOKS



WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, I At Noon. IMPORTANT SALE OF SURPLUS FARM STOCK. The undoraigned has reooived inEtruotions from David Nathan, Esq.. to Bell at Whitford Park, near Howtok. on Wednosdiy, Novombar 11, comuioDcing at noon. mHE FOLLOWING VALUABLE X STOCK :- HORSES: 2 Draught Mares, in foal to Novor Mind Him 3 Barren Farm Mares 5 Colta or ffilliea, 2 or 3 yearn, by Koaoborry or Novor Mind Him 5 Yearlings by Hosoborry or Never Mind A Thoroughbred Mare by Panic, in foal to lieonidaa A Thoroughbred Mara by Patriarch, with foalatfootto Loonidas, us grand a hunter aa was over backed A Thoroughbrod Maro by Panic, not in foal Yearling Filly by Loonidaa CATTLE: 100 Stcera, from '2 to 4 years old 10 Cows and Iloifors BHKEP: 300 Longwoolled Ewes 100 Four-toothed Longwoolled Kwoa 100 Two and four-loothed Wethera 10 Half-bred Soutadown and Leicester Ham Hcggeta 6 Loicostor Rams. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, WA HEREFORD BULLOCKS 4 \J A low cholco two-year-old Heifore, bred by ulr Kdwird Coatea. Matakoho 20 Ayrshire Heifera, two and three yoars, bred from Imported Stock 10 Devon Hoifera A Veatlinc Dnvon Bull The Pure-bred Aldcrney Bull, " Pride of Auatralia " ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. THE HAY MARKET. yyOOL gALE, FIRST FOR THIS SEASON WILL BK HELD ON WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER. WOOLSACKS FOR SALK. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TDESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'olook. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Land and Estate Agents. SAMUEL VAILB. |JOHN DOUGLAS. Vahb & Douglas (Latk Samdkl Vaile house, land, and estate agknts. land and estate auctioneers, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT, SHORTLAND-STREET (Next xhb Posx-ovviok.) BANK E R 8 I Bank or Nkw South Wales. (See alao our advertisement In "is ,ii. Herald " and " Wookly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. £230.—Small Farm of 14 acres, all in cul tivation within easy distance of town. Cot tage ot 3 rooms, almost now.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. 1621. For positive Sale, no reasonable offer re fused, i\ acres rich volcanic soil. House of 7 rooms, large hall, verandah all round; beau tiful aspect, in a most healthy situation; ex tensive cattle run close by. For price, terms, &c, apply to Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate a gents, Shortland-stroct. 1428. FLAX MILL, with large water power and buildings, in a good position, either for /lax. flour, or bone mill, or any manu'aoturlng industry requiring power, S3 acres of lane adjoining railway. Price, £100.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate A gents, Shortland- Btreot. IGIS VILLA SITE, in country township, close to railway, church, school, &0., beautifully Bitnated, 2] acres of land. Price, £25.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Short land-streeu 1616 COUNTRY STORE, doing a good business, and 6 acres of land; particulars, etc., from the undesigned. Price for land and buildings, £150, including fixtures; stock at valuation.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-atreet. 1617 BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED VILLA BITE, of 3 Aores. near EUerslie on the Main South Road, volcanic soil, £500.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Kshte Agents, Shortland street. 1611 Good Investment.—Shop and Dwelling let to a good tonant on lease, having about 2 yeara to run, at 32s 6d per week, in a locality rapidly rising in value; all in good order; allotment 36x107. Price, £850. 1613.' £I,loo.—Farm of 303 acres good land, a large portion of it in cultivation, subdivided into 9 paddocks, together with country Btore, doing a large trade. Particulars mar be had from Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street. 1835 £500.- Orchard and Farm of 15 aores. The orchard comprises 10 acreß planted with about 1,000 choice fruit trees, all named. The site has been well selected, a small stream runs through it, and the surrounding scenery is very good. Thare is a stable on the property, which is situated near Howick, and will be sold, together with one acre In that village, for £500.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, nest General Post-office, Shortland street 1910 £450—Well-built Dwelling House, contain in); 6 rooms and bath-room, all well finished * and fitted throughout; also, front and back verandah, outbuildings, etc.; together with allotment 10 x 123. Situated near the New market Railway Station.—Vaile & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street.* £1,600,-TO INVESTORS—For Sale/that Valuable Freehold Property in Queen-street, known as Stain's Buildings. The allotment haß a frontage to Queen-street o 127 feet by a depth of 88 Xeet, The buildings are very sub stantially erected, and with a view to conver sion Into two tenements, eauh consisting of a arge shop, basement, and 3 dwelling rooms. —Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, . Shortland-street. 1591 £500—Two 4-roomed Houses, with 4 acres of first-class land in four paddooks, This property is Bituated in the flourishing town of Kihikihi, and would form a comfortable home for anyone with a small income. Terms very easy.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-street. '1589 TO LET ON LEASE, in a commanding position in Shortland-street, Promises suitable either for a shop or a suite of three large *fflcea together with a largo good cellar, approachable by another entrance; renta moderate.—Apply to Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street TO LET, several Houses at tho North Shore-Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-street. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lots each, 2 of them having frontages of 50 feet by a depth of 118 feet, and the others front ages of 40 feet by same depth. Price low, and terms easy, as may be arranged.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, next the Post-office. Shortland-street, . 1372 £90.—Cheap House in a pleasant country village, and close to railway station, A new House of i rooms, with 2} acres of good land, partly laid out in orchard and garden.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Short land-street i - 1605 £540—Good Investment. For Sale, Two Houses of five rooms each, and one of three rooms,, all detaohod, together with Froohold Allotment, situated within 15 min utes' walk of the Poat-offlne Terms easy.— Vailo and Donglaa, Land and"' Estate Agents, Shortland-street 1571 £8 per acre. 42 acres of Good Land, within 2 minutes' walk of Howick ohuroh and school- Terms as agreed.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agent' Shnrtland-street 1571. JIUCKER'S T>AKING T>OWDER. JL Ask your JLP Grocer JL for it. Once Tried j4.lways.TJsed. p pi p .c r, ly» COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER, i.t Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Ship's Side, Posts and Rails Honse Blocks, and ghtugles in Bale. yyr E H A V,E |>,O'.IV SALE SEVERAL PRIME - LOTS ' OJf V AIKAT 0 PO TAT OE S CUSTOM STREET iWEST. |L •A-u -:. .- ■ ■' .ISA



THE AXJCKL^JSro Co-operative Drapery AND Clothing Company, LIMITED, BEG TO DRAW THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC TO THE FACT OF HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK AM) PREMISES OF SAMUEL OOOMBES & CO. THEY WILL RE-OPEN THE SAME ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 When they will be prepared to supply Goods RETAIL AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. a "W. KENSHAW, Secretary for the Auckland Drapery and Clothing Company, LIMITED, QUEEN STREET. SMITH & CAUGHEY,/ IMPORTERS, ./&/ S. & C. bog to intimato that further shipments, ex s.s. Arawa and / / Aorangi, in all some /ja^b.* / 135 CASES AND BALES A©V (Personally selected mid bought under tho most favourable cir- /w. •V / ,O cumstances AT THE END OF THE LONDON SEASON, / \?T / &7 when manufacturers and merchants were clearing out their / fLjf / Summer stocks) ARE NOW OPENED UP, and will bo sold / >t> / r\ at extraordinary low prices in order to effect / / A A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. / / <<> NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE in DRESS /_ / "V "^ FABRICS, SILKS AND SATINS. / jQy / Q NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE in //TV / -6* .PRINTS AND WASHING DRESSES. /J*\} / /v NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE in /#SV*^ / <W RIBBONS, LACES, and HOSIERY. ; / j^s^ / - V NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE in /aSV^ / GLOVES AND HABEHDASHERY. /^S" / NOVELTIES AND SPECIAL VALUE /\S / We hold an Enormous Stock of in MAN.TLKS, MILLINERY, and / >T^ / Wnin f. nnf i H a ,, nh »» T TNPKK UNDERCLOTHING. / G*> /j- I , ~ ' Sm, ■"t {IIJNl IJN. i' iNb > ETC.,' ETC.. ETC. / / '* . *■-"•.'■ / / CALICOES, SHIRTINGS, SHEET -4 /^^ / INGS, ETC., and all kinds of Cotton Goods j .'• . A, - / J^^W / nought cheap, and will bo sold cheap. Aj / /CARPETS. BUGS, LINOLEUMS, OlL t>- I wJr / CLOTHS, ETC., unusually good value. 3 / Vl' / • D / > / */ ». Our celebrated LION BRAND , / / /3HK » .BOYS', YOUTHS', & MEN'S GEE i&y /j. / fc -JPa LONG CLOTHTNO is proving it- KB> £7 /CV / C tSwSJIL. Bclf unsurpassed for wearing quali- ""V / A^^y / tics. <™<1 1» offered at specially low *V /^ / c^^v prlccs- O / >CV / •a*W V\ Gonts' Hats, Shirts, Collars, / / jSlh Ties, Umbrellas, &c, in grea /fr / ''V^ / f3§\ f variety. ry / £\^ / CzsNa further shipments to nr / JrLt / Ph arrive as the season «V / Oy^ / *-J ADVANCES. / / All Goods Marked in Plain Figures. No Second Price. No Discount. /^/SMITH & CAUGHEY, /S / WHOLESALE &. FAMILY DRAPERS, / ' 239, QUEEN STREET, & NEWMARKET. CABH VB X J3JCT S CBBDITi NEW ZEALAND TW.EED COMPANY. TAILORS. Shobtukd-btbbbt, Auckland. »««•'■/«, „ PATTERNS SENITpoST FREE, 7s 8d estraforPaget or Morning Coat. Postage: Coat, 2s; TrouWfc U; Vest, M; to »ny part J "" % «W 00088 FOE BPEIKO HOW BHOWIHO. OT^SFW otipn by pOBt mu>t be Prepaid. 1 KMiurement for Out— y Y-. _j> i^S^^_ ''° 2, From ntcA «cam to >C^ l v^CTr""^l^*^^ 3t04t0 6. Fnm team at • I -ft f S y^ X nini'i'il'ai i -~-~ ™~*~*4.ti *flll* *° ""<"", <W«f Off to I 11 ' 1 II ..'•, ■■***^^ ffotfnrf c*«if unitt cent ;.-I , j.l I / « /-- From back of neth to n- / , »,||-, I .^« / A\ ■' / wind opening / ''Isl I—^-* I % , ' State what pocketi yon I 1W I -.// MHiunfflgat for V*it— I .SI (I Houni thett under coat I Ms/ I l|j < From balk of neck to re- I ssm 1 9 qvknl opening anil then I Mr I $U U CLyjj, I— • ■ en to length I W I V, V ; ■ i Htuurement tot InaMn— \ B I |\ J Whetherpockttt to be'ilde. \ % \9i \'%i " Or a*ro" v*-. '■ I 1 I J^ Ito 5, From top of trousers' '\ • li| I 6to 7, Inside teg uam I ..: t I \ag gWg^ C-. ' 5, ffounrf Bottom of Boot sAjP "yMi&s*— QUALITY So. 1. QUALITY- No. 2. QUALITY No. 3. QUALITY No. 4. SUIT, • SttlT. . SUIT, SUIT, £3 3s. £3 IBs. ' ■ «4 4s. £4 iOs. TEODSEES4VBST, - lEOTJBEEB & VEST, TEOOSERS & VEST, TEOUSEES b VEST, £1 7s. ■ £1 13s. £1 17s. 6d. £2. TEOUSESS, - TEOTJSEEfI. TEOtTSEEE, TEOUSEES, 16s. :; 20s. 28s. 6d. . S6s.. '^ £.L . I ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ■ i; ■' _, Best Suddlo Vloth. QUALITY No. 1. ' '" BEST QUALITY No. 2. SUPERFINE BLACK CLOTH. FOX'S No. l-sMiE. 'COAT, '■. COIT, ■ COAT, . COA*. £2 4a. £2 17s. £2 Bs. £2 6b., TEOTTSEEB. TEOOBEEB, TEOUSEES, TEOTIBEES, 21s. 28s. . 80s. EQs. ; VJSST, VEST, VEST, VEST, 18». 18s. 115s. 140. Stf tor Bim Diagonal Cloth, Blain vr Blue Diafgnal Cloth. ■ > Ua



TjlKAiNuia'o PATENT AUTOMATIC INCUBATOR Thf c Incubator inoludoß all tho lmprovemont which have boon made In Incubators up to the present time, and is thoroughly automatical. It Is oompleto In itself, and only requires a few gallons ot warm water to commence operations. When the desired heat Is arrived at, it Is main tained automatically. Thore Is no smell or smoke, or the Inconvenionoe ot heating water, Tho results have proved most satisfactory, hatohliiß ninety-aoven por cent. The Machine will bo on exhibition at the Agricultural Show on the Oth, when tho Patentee will bo present and oxplain tho working of the machine. E. PORTER & CO., Agents, Auckland. rri pa- a -o o c k, ■*• • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTIOAIi INSTRUMENT MAKKB, BEORTLAND-BTRKKT, ALWAYS IN STOOK- Speotaoles and Eye-glassos of avoir kind) M accurate fit guaranteed Opera Qlassea of superior quality Telesoopos, Binocular Field Glasses, and Micro scopes ; powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compasaos, Abney Levels Drainage Levels, Prlsmatio Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rolen Ships' Logs, Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers, Thermometers, Hydrometers Eleotrio Bolls, Batteries, and Sittings Magnetic and Oalvanio Modloal Mnouinss Moglo Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifier* Storooaoopos and Slides, Oraphosoopes Steam Quagos and Tubing, Sallnometen Amateur Photographio Cameras Just Reokitbd— Salf-regiatarlnK Aneroid Barometer! Also, Aneroids foe Lobbies, with hanasomoly otartt frame* IKSVHuSIKKTS 07 *VKBY KINS MFADMfti nppoarr* thk pohtjmttmjk. CHARLES HKSKETB.J (ALKX. AITKEN. HfESKETH AND AITKEN ~ L are glad to Inform their Customers and the Public generally that having sold the whole ot thoir last year'B Stock of Clovers, etc., thoy are iii a position to Oilbr an Entirely Now Stock arriving per direct stoamcr Aoran^-i, from Lon don, ond per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, aa undor, all ourrcnt season's growth, consisting WHITE CLOVER (Trefolta'Ji repens) RKD CLOVERJTrefoUum protons) ALSYKK CLOVER (Trefolium hybrid*) COWGRASS (Trefolium pcronne) &Si§^fi T ?. I<o,, VER <TrofoUumlnc»matum) TREFOIL (Modicagosupulina) LUCERNE (llodicago saliva* ALFALFA (Modicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phlenm PrntPUis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Oynoßunis oristalttrt MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopeourua protensl* SHEEPB FKSCUK (Festnm ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poanemoralts) FRAIUIK (Droruuß Sohroedori) DOOB GRASS BAT-TAIL (Sporobolus olongatue) SKI ttL=?ar porTireni> rURPLE and GKKEff TOP ABERDEEN TUl* IVI PS DEVONSHIHK GREY STONE, WHITK They are also Agents for the Bonedust at Manufactured by the Auck'and Manure Com pany, Sydney Boncilust and Flour, Mineral und Bona Phosphates, Potato and Uniss Manures, Peruvian Gnano, Nitrate of Rocfa, and othor Artificial Manures; Oats, Mnbo. Barley. Beans, Pe.ise; Coarse, Fine, and Rock fait. Cobra, am Uiißo«d Ceke; Now Zealand Flax and Tow. etc. They ore aim appointed Agents for the Pure Indian Tea imported diroct by Captain Herold ram his brother's garden at Dargeellog. JB. BLAIKIB • VIOTOBtA-STBUKT, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' ft FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIHICM JTtOM MANUIAOTtmiMt Has For Bale, at Low Rate*, Oarpentcrf' Toola Nulls. Looks, Hlcgea Kitchen Knngea Heritor Grates, In wcat Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpiece* (Largest Stock in Auckland) M&rtlo, Eleotroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Gulvarfiied Iron, Shoot Lead, and Zing SU-.w. Dement, and PlnGtor, INBFEOTION INVITED. KIOHMONI HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD Auckland. W, COCHRAN, Sin., FAMILY BUTCHKK. NION OIL, BOAP, AND UANDLY COMPANY (LIMITED).: MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINS) CANDLES, COMMON £ND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGE. PKNKOBV WAREHOUBR AND OJfFICJBB-LOVrBH AJJtttRT-ST,. AUCKLAND. <V«a PcrehMuijo «* Valtav LA W N.MOWING MACHINIii ft SHARPENED, By Special Stean. Maohinory, At Gkkatly Reduced Prices. Guaranteed to work equal to new. J. STONE, ENGINEER, MANUKAU ROAD, Newmarket. WOMAN'S FRIEND. THOUSANDS USE THEM, NONK SHOULD BB WITHOUT THEM MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE REMEDIES. rpHK JyIDIEB' rpoNIO) S3 and 4b M pet This excellent Tonio oarlohea and puriflee the blood. Improves the appetite, restores colour, tone, and vitality, thereby removing headache, debility, nervousnoss, weakness, and the de pressions from whioh so many females Buffer. IJIHK J^ADIEB1 QALENDAB / OR \ piLLS J 2a 6d and 4s 6d j™**^' These Pills ore justly esteemed for their great Talue in preventing dlsoomfort. Buffering, and Inconvenience, and for periodical use Are the most rellablo and prompt medicine over brongh to woman's aid. ... . IJIHE J\ AJSIE81, jj^PERIKNT pUiLS, Is Od por box. t For the relief and prevention of headache, blliouaneßß, giddlnosßj constipation, liver bom plaints, indigestion, pains in the chest, back, and Bides. BCo. Tho above are endorsed by thousands of Mothers. Milliners, Dressmakers, Barmaids, Domeotio Servants, Shop Hands. &c., &0., as tho greatest booTi", meeting an urgent and long felt want. "~i Sold Everywhere, Sole Wholesale Agents for New Zealand— THK KKMPTHORNK AND PKOSSKR DRUG COMPANY. 1 L L 1 A M v; THUMBS, Corner of Lome and Vlotorla-streeta, Auckland Kaat, monumental, marbll^and general stonbiuas6n,. ARCHITECTURAL SOULPTOIt AND CARVER, Inscriptions AoQUrate and Beautiful.' Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, ond every desorlpUon of Stone Work at the Lowest pos alble Brleeß for Town knilConntrv- ' '■ ' IW Zealand Insurance COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital. «1,000,000 Paid-up euid Rcserre Fnndu _-'I.£iSfi,oOl) FBOMOTIOR FBOM FIRE OB MARINK LOSS Oftf BB ErFBOTED IN THIS COMPAIf*. , OXuUMS MBT WITH PHOMITraCD* AMD - ' trBBBAI.ITT. ■■; ... . JAM.HS nUTTUW. W's."«B«( iW- GOVERNESSEa1 INSTITUTJB! AND w VANP BSGISTBY OFFICE, 310, i™™£x^T; T Telephone No.S« Waltl ng Kooms for Ladles and Servants. Bverjr oolllty given for Immediate engagemoata. Cor* espondenpe respeotfnlly invited from Ladies in 41 Partsof the ProvincialDJfltriot. RbfbbebS oseph Banks Jffisq.^Jtfanager Frozen Meat and !">rage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; D. L- MoLeodv-Esg.. Manager A.M.P. Sooietj; E.



SPECIAL NOJJUE .■■■■■■■■■ ; ■ I'jlitgf] •■ ■■■■ FOR SAliB, aavnrs'-of the best IMgj»yW* in or near Auckland. Situated In »J™™J! and Cleveland Bonds, ParnelJ. 1™86. 1™ ™ be eoia on any reasonable Team, <W Mf?' irill be advanced for Bnildft* If rogulr* XT J. E 6 S Si CENTRAL SALK UOOMB, 165, COLUMBOSTKKKT, CHBIBIKHIMI* , AUCTIONEER, LAND, FINANCB, Wll FARMKUS' AOKHT. OoNSroSMENTS PItOMFTIiY AtnOTMLS. W G" toVH'^PUBUO HOT |l^ I 3HOWER BATIIS. VICTOMA-BTBW* ij * Jhargo-ONE BHIIAINO. gPfflffi MOBS f :rom II a.m. to 9 p.m., »»i° u S.,jrn»aJ «• ft INGS from 8 till 10 a.n^ The BatWO™^. | ill prlrato. and snprHM wim «twj « ende, Turkish towofs, fleßh OTd ta^W^ f ioinba., respirators, spara, «» I»" tt rf ■ rooms (private) '"...W^JSZfiMßiiC 11 I aonrs, with female attendance.Omb^,^ B GifIOOTINQjjEASCN. i!SI I OUNSiI GUNS-H CUSS!- | D. BVITT. ' I dUNMAKBB, 25*.' QUESN' =TF' S■' If _ stock a! Thß»dvetti™rhaTingaj«rl«^ I , ih !«d- || Jnns. both Breeeoh-lcadlng ana I ng. has re-marked them M • """" H JIDUCTION FOB CASH. ||~<. |t Single-barr»l6nßßfrom - -j ; j if Double-barrel Gnnsfrom - ,v J M Double-barrolß.li.Oiuuftom -~} j| Single-barrel Bii.6im« to"" - » Cnrtla and Harrey'e B«'Q« 1» Wf' * H Diamond Grain Gunpowder- "^ B h FFF Gunpowder - « " (»S3 >,* ,S 3UNWOBK OF KTBBT '""Zjrj, E DONK PBOMPIXTi^ Bif«o'^ I