AUCKLAND POULTRY, PIGEON. CANARY. AND RABBIT ASSO CIATION.

.__*»-, • — ANNUAL SHOW. PATHONS -Messrs A. Isaacs, S. Morrin, and <T. Grcsbam. PRESinssT-Mr G. Craick-hank. V cTpBHS.nENTS-Mes.-rs C mrtloy. C M. hartley J- Cornwell. K. T. Oartwrlght, F. Good r,ro a Holme, a- a. Martin, and J. Whitson. AJu-iiTTEK-Mesß-B T. Craig. A. Doughty, F. Holmes, F. Ht.lmo, G. _____ tola, a f-arwo! C. Rawlinson, O. Tcasdale, and G. 'fowler. TBBiASURKR-Mr G. Crulckßhank. SecretAßV-Mr 0. A. Steven. T„ n _.pa_Poultry: Messrs Todd. Smith, and J_An\l Pigeons MOBsra T. Craig and Jones. SS'ariM: MessrsDuanoand Jones. The annual Show of the abovo Association was opened this afternoon in tho Drill-shed. I^st year it was held in-tho Lomo-strcet Hall but the progressivo development of the affair, and the popularisation of poultry keeping and breeding.advancing as they do with equal steps, havo necessitated on this occasion tho amplest inroofed space pro curab'ft Hence the migration to VY ellesby otreff' East. When wo paid our first vist this morning, Mr Cornwell was busy with a corps of active assistants in reducing chaotic confusion of coops, cages, and nutche3 to ft semblance of order, and tho cacophony of tho poultry concert was □o-itively overpowering, liens woro cack lin_- all sorts of roo-t.rs from tho strident r-oiced Cochin to tho shrill - throated but assertive bantam wero crowing with prodigious energy, and to cap «11 this --resolvable dissonance a small collection of cockatoos, etc., of ab normal lung power were scroecmng out their impatient protests. By degrees an orderly arrangement easily Mowed upon tho catalogue was effected. Four-fifths of the northern part of the shed is devoted to the poultry, and their coops «ro 'aneed longitudinally in five rows, besides one lateralrowat the top and another «t the bottom. The remaining space is oe cupied by the pigeons, canaries, rabbits, and miscellaneous exhibits. It is no exaggera tion to say that the Show is the largest and best ever held in this part of the colony. Numerically it is better than tho Show of last year to the extent of 140 additional exhibits, and qualitatively the advance is emiolly well marked. Every class shares in this improvement, and the limits of com petition also are more widely extended. Exhibits havo como in not only from the remoter parts of the province, but also from so far afield as Canterbury, while those who may bo termed the local breeders and fanciers have as good ft representation as the most ardent of t'.vem could desire. Especially fine is the display of black-red came. The birds aro good specimens of their clase, ond the contest for honours is keen. Mr Ilulme shows some choice im ported' birds, and Messrs Cornwell and Cartwright are the owners of several hand some specimen?, Mr Cornwall's name also holds a conspicuous placo in the Cochin class by reason of a magnificent cock which he shows therein. It is a huge bird of its bind, and a better has never been soen at any local show. Two hens from the yard of the samo breedor will also eDgage attention, and so, too, must tho shapely and plump white Cochins brought up from Christchurch by Jlr Dual. His partridge Cochin cock and hta are a rare and attractive variety. The sable Langshan is capitally represented, and the exhibits ot Mrs J_. Wood and Messrs G. Cruickshank, F, W. Isitt, and Rawlin son are worth particular notice. Perhaps the best of tho beautifully-speckled Ply mouth Rocks are those which come from tie Waikato, sent by Messrs Gresham and T. B. Hill. There is a remarkably good show' of Dorkings, and among thorn tho birds of Mrs A. E. Isaacs and Mr James Wallace can hardly fail to secure judicial recognition. Tho stilt-mounted and squat-bodied Brahmin of both dis tinctive varieties, viz, light and dork, aro oxcoedingly well represented in number as well as in good breeding. Of tho light vtrifty, Mr Dean's imported birds invito attention, for they are really first -lass. As for tbe dark variety, they are without doubt a very superior lot, one grand biid shown by Mr George Towler weighing no less than 12Jlbs, and another belonging to Mr A. E. Isaaos looking almost, as solid and plethoric. The bearded and familiar Spanish fowls make a relatively good display, while the Hamburgs - both golden pencilled and silver spaneled- form one of the prettiest features of this department of the Show. Messrs H. £, Martin (last year's prize winnor) and 3. F. Le Bailly sustain the repute of the Andalusians by their ex hibits, Mr Deal shows some very attrac tive golden-spangled Polands, and the straight-combed and trim Leghorns appear to advantage, while the top-knotted Houdans iacii-.de seveial remarkably good birds. There is a large and highly-interest ing collection of bantams, many of thorn being very noticeable foe their sym metrical forms, pretty pile, and beauti fully coloured duck-wings. A pair of -l/wk-red birds shown by Mr J. Cornwell would extort admiration anywhere, Thoy sre set down in the catalogue at the high price of £105 each. There is only, a small show of ducks, but the quality is good. Of the poultry sent for exhibition only tho large bulk—in fact nearly tho whole lot belong to Mr J. Abbot, of tho Waikomiti Poultry Yards, and a finer and more varied collection could haidly be obtained from any other -ingle breeder iv this part of tho colony. It forms a splendid advertisement for tho breeder. As we have already said,the departments devoted to pigeons, canaries, and rabbits are in the rear portion of tho hall. Every variety of pigeons is represented, but while the entries are not numerous in some of the classes, tho exhibits are certainly good in all. Thero is a falling off in number com pared with last year. Tumblers and Ant werpa&ra the birds most numorously repre sented, there being 13 entries of the former, and 15 of the latter. Black fantail<* are shown for the first time in Auckland, Mr J. Walker being tho exhibitor, Mr Towler also exhibits a novelty in the form of white dragoons. Hitherto, Mr Walker has had a walk-over in tho matter of Jacobins, but MrC. Deal, of Christchurch, this year shows sotne very fine birds from Crystal Palace atojk. The nuns shown are exceed- JJg'y pretty. Messrs Deal, Walker, and ttoodacre are the principal exhibitors of pigeons. The section devotod to canaries is Perhaps the most attractive part of the Show to the ordinary visitor. The exhibits ate numerous, and nearly double those of last year. The birds are shown in very pretty **& . and the effect is consequently very PTCtty.. Mrs A. E. Isaacs is one of the largest fctubifcore, while Messrs Cornwell, Bartley, b'-n and Son, and Rogan are well re presented in the various classes, There are °aly six exhibits of rabbits, and two of Winea pigs. In the class forexhibition only, j»r J, Hewlett shows a freak of nature in raeform of a white sparrow, bred from the Ordinary house sparrow. Mr J. Craig sends » Honolulu parrot, and the Bey. Father P alter McDonald his garrulous cockatoo, wckie, his accomplished magpies, Joe and ""-M, and his variegated parroquet, Polly.

Prize List. The judges were engaged till a late hour, I out we are enabled to append the full prize "M which is as follows :— POULTRY. OAME. B_ck-hreaeted Red, Blnglo cock (ten entrios). -lßtand special prizo of £1 la, G. Hulme ; 2nd, hif-M -^rtwright; 3rd, A. Sutherland; very W y,c _mmeiiaeu. X- T. Cartwright. _S .breaste<J Re__ single hen (Bevontceu en- J«fc—l«lK._ra» K. T. Cartwright; 2nd, J. Fer __£? __$. E- T- Cartwrißht: very hfghly com ni"*1' ?• H-hr.o and E, T. Cartwright. nrpwn._re_ated Red, single cock (three on {.Si-. *_ and spt-cial prize of 10s 6d. E. T. Cort ■™«it; 2nd, Mrs A. hi. Isaacs ; 3rd, P. Cooper. "TOwn-breasted Red, Bingle hen (five entries), A. O I>rizofl' E" T' Cartwright; 3rd, Mrs _J«lt ] Pile book (Aye entrios).-lflt prize, and »wc_i pnza ot sack of wheat. B. Colbourne, "S_U 2nd, J. Cornwell; 3rd, G. Hulme. emSi i™; 6 Hon bwen entrto).—lst prize, and jwclal prize o( Back of wheat, K. T. Cartwright; Ant" (j?Jnw'2l' I 3rd, B. f'olbourno, Ben. mto. ,S- thSLvariety. cook (ton entries).-lst 5£?C/_; Whyman:2nd and 3rd, J. Monds ; J ?__ ¥** y commended, J. Joiner, J. Forgascn, _w,i; commended, T. Joffnes. Any oilier variety, hen (_ix ent.io-)-lst prizo, v_nr i,i C?T- wri ßht i 2nd and. 3rd, F. Jeffries ; r3_,i ehi y commended, J. George. dnt___W_-mder 12 months, dubbed or uc _.l ir& B£- ootrietl.-lst and special prize of T &. r.C-rtw.igrit; 2nd. T. Gralg; 3rd, E. Holm_i W"Bh*: very hi*"hly commended, F. nri,?LQ^me Hen-other thon class JB— Special W'z-iot 10s 6d, Cartwright. n_S **.ny vurioty, (nino ontri.B).-lf>t, and ____ "SS of £1 18. J- Wallace; 2nd, Mrs A. E, tt___i 3, rcU ?• Teaadale; very highly com **S,H J- F. Lo Bally and 8. _,iacph_?so_,. aen, any variety, (twelve entries).-Ist prize. &K»._*ckßuank I 2nd ~ J- Cornwell; 3rd, J. F. _£__K.L y _T,Bly M«bi7 cumuiended, Mtß A. K. ■"wes and S. Mttcpherson. - COCHINS. Bn'-US' __*y variety (eleven entries).—lst. and _Si W z2, 01 £1 lB- J- Cornwell; 2nd, Charles ■Jaa-iesS'cJi'™'-*'- 71 V6ry h' Bhly comm6n[3ed' mfc a TDsrJ1"'ioty 'twelve entries).-lst and 2nd _-m - Co"iwell; 3rd, Charles Deal; very Cf«,Ki".6Dd6ll. Charles Deal; commended, voariea Deal (j), _ BRAHMAS. cnn^L9°F_ (Wteen entries).-Ist prize, and §_. -ge aS2S d * )jr Mr F-H- Dcwison, Mrs Quick; Mmm^-S- 6?!^ l4' Block; very highly commended, Alfred Bluck and Mrs Smythe. i

Dark Hon (sixteen entries) -Ist prize, A. Bltick; 2nd. Charles Deal; 3-d, Mr. A, E. leaacs; very highl" commond.d, G. rowler; commended. C. K. Perry, Light Cock (aevetcn'trio.).—lst crizc, and cup presented hy Mr T. A. Dean. T. Parry; 2nd, T. . Parry; Srd. Major Green; very highly com mon-led, F. Rogan. Light lien (nine ontriesi.-lst prize, and cup presi-ntcrt by Mr T. A Dean. F. Regan; 2nd and 3 1, T. Pnrry; very highly commoaded, Mies v. oolnough and J. F. Le Badly. ' "LANOSrUNS. Cook (nine entries).—lst. and DP-ola.l prize of «l Ih. K. \Y. Isitt; nnd, 0. Rawlinson; 3rd, E, Hayward; very highly _o__rucndcd, G. Craick sl'ank. Hen (top entries). - Ist prizo, Mrs W. Porcival; 2nd s C, Rawlinson; 3rd, J. Cornwcll; very lii.lily comnaonilcd, Mrs E. Wood, O. Cruick sliank; commended, E. Hayward, C. Rawlln -B.UI (2), J. Bloomfield. SPANISH. Black or White (nine entries).—lst, and special ! prize _ £1 is. Major Green; 2nd, C. Hartley ; 3-d, A* Bonar; very highly commended, Mies Woolnough and C. Rawlinson, riOEONS. - Carriers, any colour (six entrios). — Ist and special prizo ot _CI Is, J. Cornwell; 2nd nnd 3rd. A. J. Fisher; highly commended, G. 'fow ler ; commended, A. J. Fi_her. Dragoons, any colour (tour entries).—lst prize, special prize cf a clock, ana 2nd prize, F. Good acre ; Srd, G. Towlcr. Pouter,, ftny Variety (two entries).—lst prizo, J. Walker'j 2nd, G. Towlcr. Barbs (three ontries). — Ist prizo, J. Walker; 2nd and 3rd, F. Goodacro. Almond Tumblers ('our entries). — Ist and 3rd prizes. T. Back; 2nd, T. Hicks; highly comj mended. T. Rose. Tumblers, any othor variety (nino entries).— Ist and special prizo, and highly commended, J. Walker; 2nd, T, Back ; 3rd, G. Wood ; com mended, T. Rose. He it pair ot Tumblers.—Special prizo of £1 Is, J. Walker. Owls, beat pair (sevenentries).—lstnnd special prizo of £1 Is, and 3rd prize, C. Deal; 2nd and commended, W. Hobdun; highly conunonded, T. Rose Jacobins (_ix entries).—lst Bnd Rpocinl prize, 2nd. and commended. 0. Deal; Srd, and highly commended. J. Walker. Fantalls (four entries).—lst, 2nd, and Srd prizes, J. Walker. Best pair of Jacobins or Fantails. — Special prize- of £1 la, C. Doal. Hulilhoads. Beards (four rntrief), — Ist and ord prize., T. Rose; 2nd, G. Yearbury; highly commended, J. Walker. Nuns and Magpies .four entries). — Ist and 3rd prizes, and highly commended, J. Walker; 2nd, F Goodacro Antwerp., Long-faced or Short-faced (twelve entries). — Ist and special prize, highly com manded, and commended. J. Holt; 2nd prize. A. Thompson ; 3rd, J. Walker. Antwerp., any othar variety (three entries).— Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, F. Goodacre. Best pair of Antwerpa—Special prize of 10s Gd, J.Holt. Any othor variety Pigeons (six entries)—lst and speoial prize of sack of wheat, 2nd. and com mended, C. Deal; 3rd, J. Walker; highly com mended, T. Rose. Selling Class, not to exceed £2 per pair (six l entries). — Ist prize, highly commoaded. and commended, J. Walker ; Sad and 3rd, F. Good acre. Association Cup.—Winner of most points in claassa i. to 18. Walker was the winuer, with 31 points; Goodacre being second, with 21. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Be st pair (six entries).—lst and special prizo of £1 Is, T. GreHham (cock 10 months, hen 10 month"); 2nd, T. Greshnni Icock 13 months, hen 16 months); 3rd, T. Gi-e.-ham (cock 10 months, hea )0 months); very highly commonded, T. B. Hill. E, T, Kelly. ANDALUSIANS, Best pair (six entries).—lst priso nnd special prizo of teapot, 11. E. Martin; 2nd. J. F. Le- Builly; 3rd, J. F. HoBailly; very highly com nun-.led, 11, ___.. Martin ; commended, H. E. Mar tin. HAMIIUR.HS. Golden nan_illcd Hx entries).-Ist prizo, K. W. BartO-ffSnH, A. 11. Doughty; 3rd, E. W. Burton; commended, Miss Woolnongh. Heat pair of Hambttrghs.- Special pri.o of St I, E. W. Burton. ; Silvcrpcnoilled l.n_ entry) — Mis. Wc'olnough.! Golden spangled (no entry). Silver spangled (eight ontrie?).—lst prizo, Mrs A. E. Isaacs ; 2nd prize, S. Pearson ; 3rd prize, S. Pearson ; E. W, Burton very highly com monded. Black (flvo entries).—lst prize, F. Goodacre; 2nd prize, G. Peareon; 3rd prize. —. Astley; G. Pearson very highly commended. TOLANDS. Any variety (seven entries).—lst and special prizj of 10s 6d, 2nd, and 3rd, and very highly commended, Charles Deal. HOUDANS. Best pair (seven onl.ris.-_). — Ist prize. C. Deal; 2nd and 3rd, Chns. Werner; vrry highly com ni-cdcd, T. P. Hill; ditto. T. Haceen. ExumiTlON Only.—hi this class worn thirty seven exhibits, or which twenty-four were Mr J. Abbot's. Association Cup (for winner of most points in the tirat 3.*> classes).—E. T. Cartwright wine the cup by 3 points, tho aggregate points of tho threo principal prize winners being—Cart wright. 30; Cornwcll, 22; C. Deal (Chriat church) 22, canaries. Belgians, yellow ticked, yellow, or variegated, cock or hen (five cntrio.-).—lst prize, J. Coru weli; 2nd, J. Cornwell; 3rd, F. Rogan ; highly commended, T. Han.en. Belgians, bun'ticked, huff, or variegated (flvo en'.ries).—lst nnd special prize, J. Cornwcll; 2nd, J. Cornwell; 3rd, T. Hanson. | Best Belgian Canary in Show.—Special priz of £1 Is, J, Cornwell. Norwich, yellow clear! (sovon ontrie3).—lst and Rpecia! prize, J. Cornwell; 2nd, I?. Evans and Son ; Srd, C. Baitloy. Norwich Yellow, ticked (four entries).—lst prizo, J. Cornwell; 2nd, R. Evans and Son; 3rd, F. Rogan. Norwich Yellow, variegated or marked (nine entries).- Ist prize. J. Cornwell; 2nd, R. Evans and Son; 3rd, R. Evans and Son. l.!est Norwich Yellow.—Special prize of £1 Is, J. Cornwell. Norwich Buff Clear (eleven cntnos).—lst and special priz 3, J. Cornivell; 2nd, J. Corn well ; 3rd, R. Evanaand Son. Norwich Buff Ticked If-iur entrios'.—t.t prize, J. Cornwell; 2nd, U. Bartlpy ; Srd, R. Evans and Son. Norwiohßui. Varbgated' or Marked (four entries).—lst prize. J. Cornwcll; 2nd, R. Evans ard Son; 3rd, R. Evans and Son. Best Norwich Buff.—Special" prizo of -U Is, J. Cornwcll. , Norwich Crested, any colour (twelve entries). —Ist and special pri«c of 10s Ed, Mrs A. E. Isaacs; 2nd, T. Hansen; 3rd, T. WeUcr ; highly commended, T. Weller. l.inardD. any variety (two ontries).—lst prize, C. Deal; 2nd, C. Deal. Cinnamon Canary (tour entries.).—lst prize, and special prize ot a cage, Mrs A. E. Isaacs . 2nd, Mrs A. E. Isaacs; 3rd, Mrs A. E. Isaacs, Canary, nny othtr variety (five entri'e).—lst prize, li. Garnaut; 2nd nnd 3rd, H. Clark. Best Hair Norwich, ono buff ard one yellow ftlvc ontries).—lst and special prize of It s 6d, J. Cornwell; 2nd, R. Evans and ton; 3rd, A. M. Brigham. . Rest Pair Canaries, any other variety (two entries).- Is', and sp-'cial prize of 10s Cd, J. Corn well ; 2nd, R. Evans and Son. Best Single Norwich, ordinary fed (five; en tries).—lst and Bpecial pri_a of £1 la, 2nd. and 3rd prizes, J. Cornwell. Males, any variety (four entries).—lst prize, F. Rogan ; 2nd and Srd, G. Hawkes. Go-clinch, house moulted (e'oven entries.)— Ist and special prize of ofilbs of canary seed. Miss S. Faulder; 2nd, Miss Watkins; 3rd Miss S. Fau der; highly commended, Mrs. Isoacß. British Song Bird of any other varietr (nino entries).-)stprize, W. Ayro; 2nd, Mm I-aac-i; 3rd, Mrs Isaacs; highly commended, v.. Crudekahank. , , Selling Class.—Any variety of large birds, , price not to exceed £2 per pair teii-ht entries).— Ist prize, T. Hansen: 2nd, F. J Roberta (cage in; Srd, J. Cornwell; highly commended. J. Cornwall. _..._. association Cup.—Winner of most points, classes J9 to BO.—J. Ucrnwoll wastho winner, hia aggregated points boing a long way ahead of the othor competitors.

RABBITS.

Best Pair Lop Ears.—No entry. Any other variety (six entries.)—lit prize, A. Clark; 2nd and 3rd, J. Watkor; very highly commended, A. H. Grainger; commonded, J. Guinea Pigs, any variety, pair (two entries.) let piizc, _. T. Laurie; 2nd, Miss guilder. BxinnniON On-..-In this class, Mr J. Craig exhibited a Honolulu parrot; Hey. McDonald, crimson parrot, magpies and cockatoo ; ana Mr J. Hewlett, white sparrow. In all classes, the first prize is 10s, second prize ss, and third prize-2s 6d. The letters V.H.C signify "very highly commended.

THE FIRE IN PRINCES STREET.

The inquiry into this matter was continued to-day at 10 a.m. in the Masonic Hotel, bofore Mr R. C. Bar-tow, Esq., and a jury of twelve, of whom Mr Richard Webster was chosen fore man. Sergeant Gamble represented tho police, Mr Leßlie the Insurance Companies, and Mr Cotior appeared on behalf of Mr Hatswell. Elizabeth Pierce, wife of W. B. Pierce, de posed that on the night of the fire she was awakened by a boarder named Gorton. At that timo she noticed a sight smoke. She left the room in her night dress to see if the boarders were all out. She only saw Mr Gorton. Coud not Bay if ho was dressed. She opened tho door of the room in which two boarders named Hayward and Jocelyn were sleeping, but found it empty. She heard a voice from outside saying " We're all right." The window was open, fabo did not enter the room, but went downstairs to find her little daughter, who had been taken out by someone. Witness found her daughter standing on the doorstop. Sho was saying to the boardor.2-.hat they might save everything in the dining and sitting-rooms, when a tremen dous explosion occurred, which burnt her hair off. It seemed to bo at tho back, of the prenri-os. Tho flames rushed into tho passage and they could see no more. Neither witness nor any of tho boarders went towards tho kitchen. There was ono door con necting tho dining room with the kitchen. Witness was the last person in tho kitchen that night" Sho locked tho door herself. Tho fire was never used after cooking tho dinner. It Snst have been out by 7.80 o'clock. She was nosiiiveofthiß. Gas waß laid all through the nouso She turned the gas off at one meter, and one of the boarders turned off the other. She d"d not turn off the top at the burner but just watched tne flame die out andthen left the kitchen. The only thing vedf r°'? ft 'h! h -l r t e^ a smallhand sewing machine, a wrap that was thrown round her daughter, and a.sroalbox containing receipts, «hich Mr Gorton oanrtea out of witness's bedroom by meansof » ladder placed againat the windows. Mr Gorton gave the box to witness, who, after seeing that it was li_r.lt._ri h-inded it over to Mr itaywaru. Whtnaext'she^w'thebox.ithad beenopened. Could not say if anything had been^x'raoted Mr Hayward took the box and thei littlei girl over to Mr Ktesing's house, and let ithem, Uure. There was a passage leading from th,. street to the rear of the premises. No kerosene or other explosives wero stored in the kitchen. « 'no meter had been turned on by anyone it would cause an escape of gas mi me kitchen, as the burner was not tnrneQ off. She kept a stock of groceries 'or use in the house and not for salo. Shortly before the. Are, sho bought some fow articles at retail prices from Mr Hatswell, but her stock had not run out. Mr Gorton came right over to witness's bed and shook her in order to awatte her; Bhe was sleeping soundly. Mr Hatswell b premises adjoined theirs. He had a small stable, sometimes ho had a light there at nights. Mr Graham hero produced the copy or pn- I ginal policy ot Mr Pierces insurance in the

Co*** jial Company, which provod to be as stated py Mr Pierce. The mistake must, therofore, havo been made hy the Fire Association twent in copying the policy. "31. Pierces ex-mination lasted One hour and 10 minutes.

-" Prj-oe Gorton, contractor and plasterer, de posed that on iho o,'h ,n>nn last h_ resided at Pierce j boarding-house., Frlntieß-s&cet. Two othor boarders nanftd tiarward and Jocelyn woro there lh« as me night. They all retired about 11 o clock. Ho staved a moment behind tho others to put out the lighls. Witness turned out tho corner meter. Mis Pierce was in the dinliiK-room at. tho time. Ho damped out the lire in the dining-room. Witness occupied the next bedroom to Mrs Pierce. He had been asleep, and was awakened by a smoll of smoke. lis bedroom door was open. Witness at once slipped on his coat and wuit into the passage, and cried out " Fire !" n«HSftuld hear a roaring noise. At that time thcrtWosno light showing. ','" went into Mrs Pierces bedroom, and said. ~ '!'" P]_ lico 'S on fire. Where's Cecilia I" (the nftle girl). He did not remember having shaken Mrs Pierce to awaken her. Witness carried the child downstairs. He then ran up again and got hold of Mrs Pierce, who was still in her room, and led her downstairs. Witness then ran upstairs the (bird time to awaken the other boarders, and he saw their window open. They were out of heel, but in the room. Witness then tried to save some of his own clothes. He carried his portmanteau downstairs into the passage, and noticed thai the dining-room door was open; it was usually locked every night. He then first saw the blaze. About this time lue front door was slammed, and a shutter fell. *,\ ltness then gol n little singed, the flames rush ing along the passage. lie did not hear any explosion, When witness got outside Mrs Pierce said, "You might save something." A ladder was procured, and witness got up to a window, and leaning into the bedroom, saved a small box. He had no idea where the lire originated.

By Mr Graham : There might have been an oxnlosion, Iml he did nol notice it. John London Hlttswcll, grocer, Princes-street, deposed that on the oth June he resided noxt to Mr Pierce. His family and himself retired about 11 o clock. Later in the night he smelt smoke. He bad not been asleep. He told his wife to foe after the children, which she did. Witness then lighted a candle, and found smoke 00-ini? through llui top of the doorway connect ing witnesss premises with those of Mr Pierce. He at once got his wife and family to a place of safely. He judged from the reflection that tho Blare was coming out of tho back kitchen win dow of Mr Pierces house. Thero was no lire on witness's pi-cniis-.-s at that time. Witness did not go into his hack yard. He knew Miss Rosa Temple. Did not hoar her speaking lo him. "Was not in his yard at any time that night with a candle in his hand after 10 o'clock, He knew Mrs Hnrdwick; she resided next door. Did not hear her voice calling to him during the tire. Did not call out to her that thero was a fire. He knocked at the partition of Mr Piorco's house to warn them. Ho was positive that the tiro originated in Mr Pierces house. '

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT,-This Ray.

(Beforo Hugh G. Beth Smith, Kso., R.M.)

Tnn weekly sitting of this Court waa held this p-.orning. for tho recovery of small dobts 'Judgments for rlaintifl's with costs were given n the following (instances :—C. Wren v, Wm Lambert, _C.lt lis; co.ls .52 1. E. Tavhir v. J Hcnvoy. £. Ills Id : costs £1 1. s. Garrick v. \, -Ict'attsland. til lllsfil; costs lis. C. It. llurgcs-. V. J. 11. Harrison, £2 3s !)d ; costs £1 Is Cd. \\*. Buchanan v. Jas. Klwertli. £20 2., Id; costs £1 1»9. McArthurnnd Co, V. J. Austin. £12 2s :.[• costs £2 (X H, Walker v. J. L. Lew. £.. _-..; CBstsiM Ills. It. Walker v. John Dodds, £:i ;*,.-; Cd: costs £1 Is Cd. L. Moses v. It. Mitchell. Ills; costs lis. G. Fraser v. A. M. Sheppnrd, £5 17s ; costs £1 lCs.

SUPREME COURT.-In Bank UNKNOWN

THIS DAY,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Hoot. Debts.— On the application of Mr Cavo (for OHicial Assignee) an order was made in ro- A. W. Gardener to sell the book debts, of which about -615 remain uncollected.

Ohdkrs ok Discharge —Orders of discharge from bankruptcy were applied for by and granted to J. Anderson, H 11. I_ask. and J. Nisbot. In tho latter caso it appears that a debt of *no'_ (owin;; by debtor's father), hut which at tho time of filing was only valued at £5, can now ho recovered in full, and His Honor decided that tho granting of tho disehnrgo aid not bur tho creditors from claiming it. Singularly enough, however, none oi ttio creditors have ta.cn the trouble to prove, as they did not txpoct to dorivo anything from tho estate. Tho debtor, ln tho meantime, was paid all the costs, to enable him to gel his discharge. Of course th-T Assignee will obtuln tho filO., but -the circumstances nr,>, that in default of proof hy the negligent creditor., tho money may have to be handed over to th. astcni-hed debtor. However, thu court will determine this point in due cour.o. Court Fee —On behalf of tho Assignee Mr Cavo asked His Honor to rule who should pay tho feo for sotting down applications to fix costs. His Honor after somo consideiation hold that the. eslato should pay. Solicitor's Ccsts. —As A. W. Gardner's e=tato had been bought out fords 3-1 in the i", the pur<-h-'B-r to pay all coats of proceedings, Mr Cave applied for an order for the solicitor's feee.—His Honor ruled that no order was neces sary, .s tho purchnsor paid all Incidental costs as we .1 as the lis lid.

Tho court then roeo.

SIR JULIUS VOGEL'S CLAIM

Welmngto-F, this day. ______ S i R Georoh Gre \* appeared before the Public Petitions Committee to-day, and made an opplication that if Sir Julius VogeFs claims werein vostigatod by them he should be heard on the point in which Sir Julius alleges that his (Grey's) Government indirectly in duced him to enter into the New Zealand Agricultural Company's transactions, which had resulted in serious pecuniary loss to him. Sir George Grey also desires to cross examine Sir Julius Vogel with respect to this matter. Tho Committee prorai led to considor the application.

SERIOUS 'BUS ACCIDENT.

CiiiusTCiit'HCii, this day. Last night a severe accident happened to the Avonsido 'bus. When leaving town, tho driver, Ball, gave the reins to a pas senger named Cooper while he left his seat to whip off somo boys from tho back. Tho horses became unmanageable and dashed under a shop vorandah, Mr Cooper and Mr Hobden, editor of tho Canterbury "Times," wero severely crushed. Mr Hebden has several ribs broken, and received internal injuries. Cooper'- spine ia ruptured, and lower limbs wero paralyeod. This morning Mr Hebden is slightly better, but is still in a very critical state

Muddling in the Harbour.

The policy being pursued by tho Harbour Board of puttinti mud into ono part of tho harbour in order to have it dredged out in another may bo amusing, but it is also

exponsivc, and contrary to common .onse, The silt punts aro now being emptied into Freeman 'sßay in accordance with areHolution of the Board passed on the 3rd of June last. As thereis not theslightest protection for tho stuff, it is naturally with each tide being washed back again into the harbour, where the dredge once more laboriously picks it up, and thus plays a funny round gamo, very interesting, no doubt, for those who have not tho piper to pay. A week after the passing of the resolution just men tioned, the Harbour Enginoer, Mr John McGregor, reported upon it, and expressed his disapproval of the course pursued in the following terms :— " Referring to instruction 'to cause all dredged material to be deposited in Free man's Bay,' I beg to report that before depositing mud in that locality, a.narrow rubble embankment should bo started from Acheron Point and run across for about half the distance, following the proposed permanent line of frontage. The other half of the Bay could be left open for towing the punts in and out at high water, and giving access to the Board's tenants, who have water frontages on the eastern side of tho Bay for some 2_ years yet, after which timo the rubble embankment could bo continued across, and tho whole area behind re claimed. I suggest that a contract sbould be entered into for forming tho portion of rubble embankment referred to, giving tho contractor the option of conveying the stone by sea or land It would be in jurious to the harbour to deposit mud in Freeman's Bay before the protection wall is at least partly constructed."

With this opinion oi the Engineer most people will coinoido, as it iB suggested by common-sense and requires no professional knowledge for its comprehension. Everj. body, except the Board, believes some sort of a wall is absolutely essential before the reclamation of Freeman's Bay is undertaken. A rubble structure—as suggested by the Engineer—wouldno doubtbethe best thing; but if that should prove too expensive in these days of economy and retrench ment, a wooden barrier would be better than nothing, and would have the virtue of putting an end to the mischief which is now being effected. The reclamation of the the Bay in question's a very necessary and judicious work, and will in the long run prove highly remunerative to the Board. But it need not be gone about in a fashion which secures the derision of all spec tators. At present, however, the Board continues majestically on its way, refus ing to regard the matter in tbe _ame light as the public and their own En gineer ; for after considering the report of the latter, they further resolved: " That pending the adoption of an extended scheme of harbour improvements, the silt be de posited in the south-west corner of Free man's Bay and along Patteson-street frontage." Here the matter stands, and will stand till a little more wjsdoin is vouch safed to the Board,

THE AUCKLAND EVEjNIJSG STAR, THURSDAYS JULY 23, 1885.



TO LET, in Sheridan-at., off Napier st. a Six-roomed Houso. with city water twelve minutes from Qucon-st.; rent, 12a Gd.- Apply iioxt door. "VS7ANTED, a Chief Steward for th » » Metropolitan Cluh. Applications, wit teitimoni/ili. imtsr, be tent in to the unde-t signed, on or beforo twelvo o'clock, tho _5t instant —M. . Leers. Secretary. VSTaNTED, - first-class Grocer's Ac . ? Bistant: single young man preferred references required.—Apply, in own har.c writing, to "Grocer'B Assistant," Box 231, Posi oHic-, Auckland. VS/"A_NTED, for large suburban district T 7 a Sten ,y Industrious Boot and Shot maker, with small capital; good trade andn oppn.ition; yr.ncipilsonly.—Address "Urgent, Sta it Offlce. WANTEDTCarpenters to Lay Flooring at per square, at Fallon's Building Fobson-street.—Apply on tho Work? \tf ANTED, a Good Bake..—Apply~t V T D. and H. Robertson, Grocery fcton Upper Symonds-strect, \SX ANTED, a steady, sober Man ; mus V V be able to niil'_. and a good gardener. ---* pply to Mrs Chamb. rlin, Fir Grovo, Conqute Piaco, Parnoll. VSTAiNTED, Coat Hands and Improvers ?v —Auckland Clothing Company, Cue toms-Btroct liest, opposito Couplaud's Nov Buildings. WANTED, a Boy to look after a horse —Apply E. and A. Isaacs, Quo, n-t-trcot WANTED, at Hannaford's Aucklau- Rostisiry, 2 Boys (11 lo 15) to milk and b, n -.ef id (Xoi'thc nt.). W AM TED, a Youth; a first-class milker -W. Nicholls. KllorsUo. TTfTANTED, Apprentices to the Dress . . making.—Mrs Pago, Scarbro' Terrace P«rnell._ TIT ANTED, a Girl, about 16, to fool 7 . after a Itaby for c fow hours of an after noon.—Apply Mrs Churton. o'Rorke-t.trect. WANTED, a Girl as servant; no Mash ing.-Apply Mrs Wm. T. J. Bell, Par! Avenue (opi os 'c Hospital). \\T ANTED, a Servant Girl.—Apply Mr v T Ilallin, Lichiiold-strect, back of Sta Hot'd, Newton. WAOTED, a Respeetable^orvan' Girl about 15 —Apply Mrs D. Kvitt, 251 Queen-street. WANTED, at Hannaford's Aucklanc Registry, young girls to assist in house work ond Bleop at home. Y^ANTED, at Hannaford's Aucklanc H Registry (Established 22 years; Tele phono, 2") General (Mount Albert), ablo t< milk one cow, small family. TXTANTED, at Hannaford's Aucklanc 7 7 Registry, General (3 in family), 12s Splendid place. \$T AN TED, n young, industrious Womnr V. as Honsekeepor; an amateur vooallsi preferred.—Address, " Young Mechanic," Stai- Olllco, WANTED, a Cook ; references required, —Apply between tho hours of 10 and I, to Mrs 1- v kins. Or_kei View, Victoria Avenue, Ken-tie™. WANTED, a good Goneral Sorvant.— Apply lo Mrs KM win Heskotb, St. John. Wood. Kpsom, i>ny day beforo 1 o'clock. \\7 ANTED, good General Servant, able V v to conk and wash; nursegirl kept; re fere-ice... required.—Apply to Mrs Choyco, I'erk Road, Grafton Road. "VSTANTE D, good General Sorvant; must .77 havo r.-erenco.—Apply Crown Villa, Vrniiklin Kf.-ad. VST ANTED, Immediately, middle-aged . T Person cs Working Hous-kooper ln small family. Good reference indispensable —For address, apply Stak Otlice. VST ANTED, a kind person to Adopt a T V Baby Girl, 6 weeks old -Apply to Mrs Stowart. near Newmarket Hotel, Nowmarket.' I WANTED, about tho Ist September, by a person of experience (both Homo and Coloniah, a Situation as Forewoman to a Dress making Establishment.—Apply P.A.A., Post office, Auckland. TV/ ANTED, Situation by a Young Lad, 7 7 in an ofllco; good writer.—Address J J., Star Offlce. VST ANTED, by nrespectabloyoungman, 7 7 Kmplojnient. Willing to mako liimsolf generally useful. Total abstainer.- H.T., Stab Offlce. VVTANTED, a Situation by nn elderly . . man ; can groom, garden, and milk.— Ai'dre. s, ".R.T.," Star Utll_o. WANTED, a Situation as Barman; thoroughly experienced in tho business; late of Adolphi Hotel, Kaikoura South.—Apply J.W.. Stab Olllco. VXTANTED, situation by young Man, on 7 7 farm or station, working mnnasrer. Good reforences. thoroughly qualified.—Address "J • ____'" Stj- k Ofllco- W "ANTED, by a middle-aged married man. Situaiion. Careful driver; milk; garden. Suburbs or country preferred. First class testimonials. — Apply " J.J.T.," Star Olllco. WANTED, by a Young -.Ton, Situation In any position In tho Fiji Islands ; well educated ; excellent reforences; thoroughly un deratands book-kooping.—Apply '"Fiji,'' Star Office. WANTEDi by a Married Couple, without incumbrance. Employment; ■nan exceedingly handy, wife good cook; good references; country preforrod.—Address ZoOe, Star Offlcb. WANTED, one or two Christian young gent'emon to board, &c, ln a quiet family. —App'y 111. Grey-street; WANTED, two or three Gentleman Boarders; comfortable home; terms moderate.—Apply Miss Clarke, Kjbor Pass Road, opposite Arawa-.treot, VVTANTED, 2 respectable Boarders, T 7 single rooms; tonus, 18a.—Apply Jas. Wright. 30. Wakefield-sweat, one minute from Qacen-street-, \\7AMTED, by two single Gentlemen, 77 Prlvato Board and Rosidenco. within live minutes ot G.P.0.; terms not higher than IXB each.—Address " S. J. 8.," STAR Olllco. TITANTED to Rent, a Good Billiard 7 7 Room by a flr.t class Marker.—Apply " Pool" STAR Offlco. Vy"ANTEI) TO LET, v now Houso, 7 7 Great North Road, bast side; grates, gas, and water.—Apply W'.J*. Burgess. "SIST ANTED to Let, within iivo minutes' 77 walk of Quorns'reet, two Unfurnished Room?, use of bath and kitchen if required.— A ddres. at Star Utlico. . WANTE D to Sell, cheap, 2 Violins, first class, mado by Antonins Stradi vatius, A.D. 171'J-Apply John McGuiro, Now market. VVTANTED to Sell (cheap), for cash or 7 7 terms, Level Allotment, grandly situated on Mount Kden Road, 11 x 161 feet; alto, samo road, splendid L-vel Allotment, 11 x lOflfeot, and New Houso, six rooms: every convonlonco. Inquire pi iocs at Macclesfield Villa, Karanga hapo Road. WANTED, Dairy of Butter and Eggs ; or.trn ptiCS given for really first class Butter.-G'.or,.-e B. Houlton. Cheap Tea Mart, K-rangahapo Road. WANTED, Purchaser for Magic Lantern, Lime Light Appsratus, 'Views and Fittin s. £17 ; -CBgllsh cjst. £39.—Apply llacelostield Villa, Karangnhape Road. WANTED Sold off at once, Furniture, Cooking Stove. Harmonium. &c; owner leaving.—W. Battson, Mercer Road, Poneonby. ANTED, 50 moro Subscribers for Art Union, Auckland Wireworks, Hobson street. Will positively bo drawn in a fow days. VST ANTED.—When you are in Hobson- V 7 street, call at Munro & MilUgan's and see the largo and c'-oioo stock of Tweeds and Coat ing . lust osenod for tho prosont season. No Bhoddy good- or slop-making and trimming at this establishment ANTED, the Public to Call and See tho New and Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, oto., at the Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Vlctoria-strcot East. ANTED^KNOWN — Good Accom modation for 2 steady GentlemeD, single rooms, 255; also, a Family Room.— Cambridgo Wou>o_Lqwer Vlncent-strcot. W" ANTED KNOWN—Good News ! Good News! Arthur Wood, Wellington, street, is Belling Ox Beef, Mutton, v o al, and cnoico Pork, at the lowest possible prices; cash only; suet given in. Come, see, and buy. ANTED KNOWN—On Sale, Bricks, Llmo, Sand. Cement, and Ground Mortar. Lifting Jaoks on Hire.—N. McLean, Builder. late J. J Holland, I-_rne-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN, that J. Gilmour, of Parnell. has .till on hand somo very good linos of O. and G-'3 Salvage Stock; also. Ladies' Corsets and Umbrellas, which will be Bold at the _ame low price as the above. WANTED KNOWN - Cheap Thumb ! Chkai- Timbbb! And all othor kinds ot Building Material, can bo purchased ohetspsr and bettor tluui ajirwhoro elso at tha yardo of D. etOLDi- .Albert-street ANTED KNOWN—See our Stock of Blankets before purchaslng-/3500 worth. 94 Blanketo. 8s Bd, 8s 6d, ond 10s 6d por pair; 104 Blankets. 12s 6d, 17s 6d, and 20s per poir; Twill Sootoh Blankets, New Zealand Blanketa, and Coloured Blankets. These goods are the beet value we ever offered.—D. MoPhereon, Karangahape Road. ANTED KNOWN.— Theundereigned having numerous and constant inquiries for Houses of i to 8 rooms in Iho various suburbs of Auckland, will bo glad at all times to receive full pirtionlars of any such properties either for Salo or to Lot, with price and terms. Malcolm son & Co., the New Zealand House, Land, and Financial Agency. High-street. WANTED KNOWN-That George Gregory, Photographer, of Quick's Buildings (near Three Lamps), Ponsonby Road, has decided, on and after April 21th, to make considerable Reductions ln nis Prices, co as to suit the working classes; prices from that date being: For Carte de Vialte, 10s Cd per doz.; for Cablnots, fil Is per doz. Children same price. Tram cars pass the shop ___ Vy ANTED KNOWN. NO FIRE I "at" NO EIRE I GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. Nn Damaged Stock, no Bankrupt Stock, no Salvage St.jck, n-._ (.fid Stock—but Perfect Stock, hut Cheap Stock, but Good Stock, but New Sto;k. at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. Having Leased Part of the premises lately occupied by Messrs Coupland & Co., which will bo opened in a month, having a more limited space, we shall need to greatly reduce our pre sent Btock, and shall hold a GENUINE SALE at Ridiculously Low Prices. Necessary Reduo tion of Stock, consequent Reduction of Prices. In Every Department the Great Reduction it mode. The Premises of the present London Aroade are To Let for a term. Call and inspeot our NeWiSonnd, and Perfect Stock, Cheaper bj arr than Damaged Salvage Stock.



WANTED KNOWN—Men's Flannt Underohirts, 2s 9d; White Dre. s Shirt. '« M, button behind; military fronts. '- J. Greti ■, '5. Victoria-atrCot. J \.y"ANTED KNOWN —Men's Brow ITV Cotion Socks, 3d per pair; Men'B Auol land Knit, Is 6d per poir.-J. Green, 85, Vii 0 10.-ia-streot^ -h VSJXNTED KNOWN-The fioi b TT P,iated Blind. 42 Inohes wide, at 7dpe yard.—J. Green, 85. Victoria-Btreet. '. \XT ANTED KNOWN-Men's Cardiga Yt Jackets and Bluo Woollen Jutnpori l! 3s ild each, at J. Groon'a. 85, Victoria-street. '" .ITANTED KNOWN—4OO Yards Bic TT Black Brooaded Satin Cloth, at Is ;, regular prioo 2s per yard. Boing woollen, it Is ~ splendid black.—J. Green, 85, Victoria-Btreet. " \7t7 rAMTED, this ovening, Marrie YT Couplo for Blenheim; also. Grocei Assistant for Thames: Interview at offlco. ;, Pattur.on and Co , 177, Quoen-st. '■ YSTANTED, a Boy.—Hanchard an . t Cranwcll. 219, Queen-street. ° FSTANTED—The Silvor King Collat . . 3d oach (boiutifully embroidered).—. Green, 85, Vlctoria-_tr, ot. * for Nolson. —Appl _l Vv to Mr If arris, at M. Levy and Co.'i i Fort-street, on Monday next, 27th inßt. WANTED, a Labourer ; one used t concrete preferred. Arply with tools, ---v A. l,orio, Owen'd ltoad, Mount Eden. WANTED, Evory one to-Know Ticket for Railway Band Concert, may be ha .* at Mr Eady's Muaio Warehouae, Queen-street. 1 T)S7"ANTED TO SELL, 50ft. of Second c TT hand Pioket Fencing; also Bulldin (for removal): would do for cottage or shop. ---r Apply W. A. Martlitt, Franklin Road. ANTED, a Girl, 14 or 15, to mak herself geuorally useful. Apply to Mr A. Rotherhain, The Avenue, Wynyard Roati '■ Mount Kdon. \\f ANTED, Generals for Waikoto, Bo; v V of Islands, Female Cooks, Housemaid! Niirsogirlu, Pitsawycrs, and Servants of a) kinds.—A. McLeod. 7, Queon-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN—Waltham Silvo Lover Watches for Sale by T. H. Lowi.' »r>n. Warranted ; £s—Queen-street, opposit 3 Union Bank. r YST ANTED KNOWN — A Firstclas » T Drapory and Dre«Btnaking Bnßiness fo t * ale in a splendid poeition, with or withou «t ; ten minutes walk from Queen-at. Agooi ' o-i nlngfor a smart business man.—Apply Stai . Oißoe. \~\J~ ANTED, to Purchase, Bombardon V T Euphonium. Tenor Horn, and othor bras instruments.—Apply Mr Dlokson, Lorne-streel \\T ANTED, a Nice Allotinenl; (Moun j V T Edon District preferred) and Materia to bul'd 4-roomed cottage.—Address, "Material, | Star Office. WANTED, Tenders till 2 p.m. oi SATURDAY, 25th, for Brioklayorß' Paintors. and Plumbers' Work for a 5-ro_mei 1 Houbo.—Particulars at A. Coylo's, Upper Union fc Btreet. ' TITANTED KNOWN-Joyful News V T For cash lam Belling Fore-quarters o ' Mutton at 2-1 per lb; suet given in to nmkt ' pudding forthoboTS and girls.—Arthur Wood ' Wellington-street. VIT A NTBD KNOWN, ' THE GREATEST SUCCESS OF THE DAY i REVOLUTION IN THE TAILORING TRADE. SDITS TO MEASURE AT WHOLESALE PRICES, ALt.WOOL SUITS from Sootoh, Kaiopoi, oi Roslyn Tweod, 455; Mossiel Suit, 60s; Over ooats, 255; Troiißorß, 13s. But wo specialty deslro to draw pnblio attention to our Bob! Tweed Suits to measure, £3 17b 6d. These arc from the Best Tweeds in Auckland, and the ÜBual retail prico Is A. 10s. Everyone pro nounces our Trousors Buporb. From tho bost material, 20a 6d. Wo have the largest tailoring concorn in the North Island, and therefore give onr patrons the benefit of our Wholosalo prices for not cash. Saddle Tweed Suit, £317s 6d. WORSTED SUIT, £fj J^S gD. I Molton Suit, £3 17b Od ; our Best Tweod Over coat, 60s. Choir"! solectlon of everything good and fanoy to chooße from. The Bceplical are in vitod to give us a call, and bo oonvlncod. All Goods Shrunk. Material, StyX and Fit unsur passed Wo havo purchased the entire Stock of a Woollen Mill. Tho above Goods can alfO be had on tho Dkierrku Paymeht System. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, Merchant Tailors, ManufaotC-Ikhs, AND iMrOUTEBS, CUSrOMSSTREKT EAST, Opposite Couplano's Now Buildings. Btifllness Hours I 8.20 am. toop,m. A LADY living in a central position is desirous of lotting part of her Houbo Flir niehed ; decs not object to children.—For ad dross apply Star Ofllce. OR LEASE (£4O per annum), a glorious Homoßtead USO acreß)! near Hamilton, Waikato. G-rdomcd House, Outbuildings, Padl docks, and Orchard.—llannaford'sAgoncy^ OUSKKEEPER, "highly respoctable, Becks engagement -, thoroughly domesti cated, and a good cook; hhtol or private; country preferred Money riot so much an object as a comfortablo home.—A.B., 6T,tu Oltlco. STONE FENCES.-Wanted to Build, by roally flrst-o'OBS hand, at por chain.—Ad drcs- New Chum, Star Ollico. O PAINTERS.—Wanted, Tenders for painting six email cottages.—T. Harper, Uppor Pitt-etreet (Open till Saturday). mO TAILORS.—Wanted, good Coat- X makers.—Apply John Whito, Victoria Btreet. mO CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS.- I W.ntedi ttn Assistant,—Apply to J. H. Hudson, Chemist; Victoria and Hobaon streets, O BAKERS.—Wintcd, a Secdnd Hahd, or young man as Improtor to tho trade.— Apply to T. J. Philip, Bakor, Nowton. T'oTwUSiCIANST— Wanted, a Pianist. -Ap.ly to St. Lsurenco and Co., Cheap Book Arcado. Queen street. r pOC A KI'TAG E TRIM ME RS.—Wanted, J a flrst-clas-i Trimmer.- Apply to Wiugato. Burns and Co., Carriage Hardware Importers. Customs-street. VX7OL(fE'3 SCHNAPPS, tho purest, safest, '' and best article of its kind in uso. ffO Irflt mO BE LET, BY F. G. EWINGTON: Houso, Grafton Road, 40s por wook House, Eden Terrace, 15s Cottage, Haslott-strcot, 7s Houso, Jlr.unt Roskill Road, 15s Cottago, Mom-t Koskill Road, 12s Cottago, Freeman's Bay, 10s Houso and Grounds, Mount Eden, 80s Ofllcee, Queen-stroet 191 Acreß, Mount Roskill, 20s. FOR SALE, BY F. G, EVVINGiW: House, Edon Torrace, £500 Allotments, 108 per foot Corner Allotment, Rocky Nook, 90s Beautiful Sites, New North Road, 100s Houbo and Grounds, with water frontage, Ponsonby, £700 Also, Shops, Houseß, Cottages, Forms. MONEY TO LEND. £300, £125, and other autns. m~~ 0 L E T. THAT LARGE AND COMMODIOUS STORE IN FORT-STREET, being a portion of tho Star Now Buildings. Apply at Star Offlco. O L E T, Tho Two-storied BBICK BUILDING IN COMMERCE-STREET Lately occupied by A. and R. Eaton. Apply to_ Et __._, R80! _ & MAOgARIIAjra!- TO LET, two Rooms in Clarence-street, Ponßonby.—Apply F. Tiernan. O Lk/r, a nico 4-roomed Uottage, Sum mer Btreet. Kdon Terrace; ront,Be.—Hanna fora's Agency, _35. Queon-s roet. TO LET, Shop at corner of Mira and Norfolk-Btreots. Rent, 18.—Apply to Wm. Rosser, Wood-street, Ponsonby^ TOLET, a Y"ard in Elliott-street; market entranoo; Bnitable for a coal and firewood yard,—Apply A. Souffert, Elliott-at. O'LET, at Kingsland, 4-roomed Hcuse with ecullery. — Apply P. Boughan. Good Hope Dinlng-roome, Wellesley-Btreet East. T~ O LET, in Karangahape Road, 1 Single and 1 Double-fronted Shop, with dwellings, —Apply Thos, Belcher, Queen-streot. TO LET, 4-roomed Cottage; rent, 10s per wcok; water laid on. — Apply Mrs Cargo, noar Three Lamps, Ponsonby. TO LET, 7-roomed House; large allot ment; splendid position, top of Kichmond Road; minute from tram; only 165.-Apply next door, ._ TO LET, in Durham-street, Two Stores, 26 by 60; concrete 1186.8.—F0r parti cnlars. apply A. Mackie. Lower Vincent-street TO LET, Suite of Offices, Ground Floor, Queen-street, Best Position.—Apply G. Lewis, Auctioneer. O BE LET, a small Shop in the best part of Queen-atreet. — Apply to W, L. Mitchell, Land Agent, Queen-Btreet, O LET, Two New 5-roomed Houses, ir Fitzroy-street, off Brown-street; gaß anfi water laid on; rent. )2a per week.—Apply to E Cleal.jjn the premises; TO LET, in Parnell, good 8-roomec Dor.sd, water laid-on good view of Har bour.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents. Queen street^ , TO LET, conveniently-situated Cottagi of five rooms; g«s and wat^r; rent. 10a 6d —Apply Mr Halfltead, Hargreaves- treet. Collegt Road. TO LET, Shop and 5 Rooms, Hobson street, near Cook-'treet.—Apply to Thomai I Con-table, next Mumo and Milhgen's, Hobson street. ; TO LET, Mount Eden Road, new House 6 rooms, gas and water; every con • venieucn; rent, 12s to a good tenant.—Apply H ■ Waite, Hicih-Btreet. ! rriO LET, Six-roomed House, close tt ; J_ ponsonby Road, oonorete path, wash - houso underneath; waterin and out; rent, 13s ' —F, Whiting, Klng-Btreet, Ponsonby.



al mO LET, 4-room.d Cottage, also, a 3 s. _, roomeri Cottage.—Aptly id H. J. Itiordan, _, a.jon-streeti ' J*lo LET, ti roomed Houseiti Scirl-ner-st.j n JL EdenTorraco; rent, l__J£__pi>ly $. StOkto. *> Bootmaker. HMO LET or For Sale, new corner Shop; JL best stand in Pitt-streot,—4 pply T. Har f por, Pitt-street. _____ TO LET, Lower Hobson-street, large Boarding-house; 15 rooms, gas and wai er; n good -tan-.—U. Partington, S-ici,burya Dldge. "' LET, a firßt-rnte Bottling (Jelliir, -, _H_ with concrete floor.—Apply to J. M, a_d n J. Mowbray, Land Agents. Fort-street, a npO LET, two new Shops and Dwolling 1_ houses, in Union-stroot.—Apply to Edward -, Hartley, Architect. ns LET, Durham-street, largo room, 21 _ EL x 30ft.: would make good workshop, etc.; oh cap—H. Partington, Stichburj's Buildings. d THO LET, G-roomed Houso (nearly now), JL gas, bath-room, and good cooking stove.— - Apply F. Moore, Park Road, off Grafton Road, l! HP 0 LET, »n Newmarket, Cottages of six JL rooms, nicely fitted with conveniences; - also. Shop iv main thoroughfare - Apply F. G. y Olayton. "' mo LET, Jersey Villa, Richmond Road, JL containing 7 rooms, wash-house; gas and 0 water laid on.—Apply to A. C, Richardson, - Excelsior Hall, Pltt-strcet. Newton. TO LET, Grafton Road and Hepburn- Btrcet, 5 and 6-roomed Houses; gas and d wator.-S. Y. Collins, Kamo Colliery Olllco, 11, Qnoen-streot. I- nnO LET, the Provincial Boarding House, B JL Upper Queen-stroet. — For particulars, - apply to E. Robinson, Fishmonger, Vlotoria streot West. o rriO LET (Solwyr. street), near tramways, 'B J 8-roomed House: gas stove in kitchen; I, bath-room; splendid views of harbour.—Apply Malcolmson and Co., Now Zoaland Houso and " Estate Agenoy, High-street i. mO LET, 5 and .•roomed~l!.)UM~..ll II JL conveniences: rents In >• \v - J lhn ". Prees, Builder, last house rl In' ■: -<■ _ie Crum , r mer Road, Surrey Hills. '• mo LET, Arthur-street IV>"-Tonby~ new 0 .3. 6-rootncd House; Learning o i r.tnge; gas and water; tlno view of harhc r: near tram g cars^-Mr Drummond, Wood-sir, ct r mo LET,a Furnished Houso in Remuera ; jj JL there are 10 rooms, and every micessary a convenience; the houso is only a few minutes' n walk from the rail way station, and will bo lot for about four months.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. b mO LKT (His)— The Sea Vie . House, top :. JL of George's Bay Road. Upper Parnoll; . Bix rooms, Sec. ; decorations lust now finished; j solid and gontoel; passage through to the main ',' road.- Inquire next door. TO" BE LET, Premises Wyndham-stroet, lately occupied by Messrs Laurio and j1 Hornsby. Also Offices and Shops in Palmerston '• Bnildings.-Apply to H. Green, caro of Messrs 1 Whitaker and Russell, ' fT.O BE LET, Gordon House, Hobson . J_ streot, 12 rooms, bathroom, good cooking 1 range, Venetian blinds, gas, water, and ovory ' convenience tor a Urst-class boarding house.— c Apply to W. L. Mitchell, Coombes's Arcade. TO~B!_ LET, in tho Suburbs, 2 very dollghtful Villa Residences, nearly two ■ aores of ground eaoh. Railway Station ln front, nnd omnlbusses pans tho doorf. These * are choice dwellings.- -W. L. Mltcholl, Laud Agont, Coombes's Arcade, UTCHER'S SHOP to Let, in Upper Queon-strcot, with houso, Btable, and every convenience; ront, 3)s per week.—Jaa. Davies, EVONI'ORT.— To" Lot, SeverarCot" tages and Furnished Houses.—Apply R. " and R. Duder, House and Land Ag_ntß. FFICES TO LET, High-street, from Ss a week, light, central, easy of access — ) -Ipply Now Zealand Mortgage, Land, and Dis ) count Bank, lligh-Btioef, next to Atkiuss, ■ Printer. HLX-ROO-iEli Houso to Lot, in Nelson- Btreot, los; 5 Rooms, Berosford-otreet, 12s; ! also, Houses in suburbß.—C. Williamson, Estate Agont, High-Btroet. i'ov Base FOR SALE, new 400 gallon square iron Tank; prioo, £2 ss.—T. Harper, Uppor I'itt-.trcet. IJ*IOR SALE, good Socond-hand Milk ■ Dandy and Can toajplete.—Thames Car riage and Dr*y Factory. InOR SALE, first-class now Haneom Cab, ■ Double So-ted Buggies and Dog Cart.i; also. 2 Second-hand Hooded Buggies—W. E. Baeten, Coach Buildera. AVakeflold-str_ot. lilOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a grand ' bargain, opon for a few days only, _|ohoico Bulldlnir Alloimonts In Commercial Road, off Great North Road, nnd only 15 minutes from Queen-street; oach 33 x 117 ; excellent views ; healthy ; piice for tho 5 lots only £i2O cash.—D. F. Evans, Land Agent, 1326. XT. O R ~ "S A L E. ORANGES! BANANAS! PINES! COCOANUTSI &c. TO ARRIVE JULY 31, J-Ell i. S. JANKT KICOLL, CItARLES BAGLEY, wiioLESALK Fruiterer, CUSTOMS-BTRKKT AND PARNELL RlSft. N.8.-Country Ordors for tho Auokland Dis trict, aocompanied by roinittanco, promptly attended to. TITALCOLMSON AND r. 0., THE N.Z. HOUSE, LAND. ESTATE, AND FINANCIAL AGENCY, Corner Vulcan Lank and Hion-STRKRT. ARCHITECTS. CIVIL ENGINEERS, AND SURVEYORS. ALBERT PARK.—For Sale, in Albert Park, Gehtlcinan'B Commodious Family R- sideneo, containing 9 rooms, bathroom, ecul lory. pantry. wash-houBC, find all ihedorn Con veniences, including gas and city watT. This property, situated in tho healthiest and mrn-t fanhionablo locality of Auckland, and in close proximity to the city, will at all times command un increasing value. Tno house is in thorough onior, and will require no outlay for a consider able time. As an investment it cunnot bo Bur pacsed, Bnd wilt, always lot at a rental which will give a handsome r. turn oh the Co_t. For price and terms, full particular-, and cards to view, apply to tho un oraiguiid. T) EMUERA (Portland Road).—For Sole, -IA) Commodious Family Residence, In course of construction (under stioclal supervision), con taining lofty dining and drawing-rooms. 1 bed rooms bath and diessing-rooms, wide entranoo hall, kitchen, scullery, sorvanl's room, linen, cloaot. w ordrob.s and cupboards, electric bells gas and water, and evory modern convenience. Large cornor allotment, commanding one of the finest views in the neighbourhood, and situated in tho midst of tho fashionable residences ot this aristocratic suburb. Plans can be seen at, our olllco. and additions thereto or alterations there in, as far as practicable, will bo mado to Buit the requirements of intending purchasers. Tho price is low, and oasy terms can bo arranged. jMRAFTON ROAD.—For Sale, in the "JT best part of Uppor Grafton Koad, within 15 minutes of Qnoon-st'eet, commanding mag. niflcent and most extonslvo viows of harbour, North Shore, nnd out-lying islands, a Commo dious Family Residence, containina large and l.fty dining and drawing-roams, breakfast-room, 5 bedrooms(3fitted with wardrobe'), bath-room, dreosing-room, wido entranoo hall, kitohon, pantry, linen and china closets, gas and water throughout the house, patent lift from kitchen to dining-room, and replete with other modern conveniences. Tho out-houses Include wash house, fitted up with largo boiler, &c. Free hold and largo allotment. This property specially commands attention from anyono requiring a really commodious family residence and at the B_mo time a first-class investment. Garden boautifully laid out, and concrete walks. For fullor particulara apply as under. MOUNT-STREET. -For Salo, Nowly erectod Concrete Family Residence, con taining dining and drawing-rooms, 3 bedrooms, kitchen, servant's room, pantry, &c, &c, bnilt under epocial supervision and replete with ovory convenfenoo; oleotric bells, gas and water, con crete garden walls with ornamontal iron rail ings, and concrete paths. The house, situated near Dr. Wine's property in Symondß-stroot, commands most extensive views of harbourand 1 surrounding country, healthy, and in everyway dooir-ble position. Immediate possession can bo had, and from a responsible purohasor a small deposit' will bo aocopted and easy termß orranged for the balance of tho purchase money. Ci ELWYN - STREET, PONSONBY.- J3 FOR SALE, House, containing 7 rooms and bath-room ; gas and water laid on, and gas stove in kitchen. The house is replete with even con vonience-cnpboards.dreßßers, &c, and is in every way suitable for a moderatoly-Bized family residence. Commanding ono of the most exten ' slvo views in or around Auckland, including Harbour, North Shore, Tiritiri, and Great Bar ; rier. and its proximity to the city and tramway in Ponsonby Road, assures its prospective value. ' Large Allotment and concrete paths. Prico, only £500. Terms can be arranged to suit pur i chaser. Houso always let at a good rental. - SURREY HILLS I SURREY HILLS ! —£300, £325. and £__0-Bargalns -Houses. , containing 5 and 6 roomß, situated in Tennyeon and Prince streets, having large Allotments, ' fttiod with ovcry convenience. Newly fin!jhed, Terms, £20 nnd £25 cash, and balance on weekly ! -tFiNGSLAND! KINGSLAND! XV KINGSLAND !-Twenty minutes' walk from Queen-street. Speolal chance for working * men. 3 Houses, eaoh containing 4, and 6 rooms, I with Allotments. Price, from £200 to £250 each. ' Small deposit of £5 or £10, and balanco on weekly payments. Trams now being laid will make this property very convenient. r«K_..____-_ — St. Stephen's Avenue, * _%JO\J\J ParneU-A Commodious Family ' Residence, containing 7 rooms and bath-room, ) water and gas laid on, front and side verandah, , evory con venionce; corner allotment, 66 x 140. Terms can be arranged to a suitable purohasor. : £•-» DA-A BARGAIN.—For Sale * gblO" (off Newton Road). 2 Cottages, ' -each containing 3 rooms and scullery, onp ■ boards in kitchen. Freehold Allotment, healthy t position. To tho working man anxious to save I rent and to become hiß own landlord, there are no cheaper properties on our books. Small de posit, and balance in easy weekly payments. ■ j__*i}_\ ffT —FOR SALE, two comfort _&i«UOl able Homes, each containing * 5 rooma; large allotments, 40 x 132; healthy " poaitton ; fitted up with every convenience; disc to main road. Price, only £265 ; terms, £o _ pr £10 cash, and balance to suit intending pur chasers. These properties ore the beßt bargains _ we have on our books A/I ONEY Advanced on Freehold Secun i-rJL ties, and for Building Purposes, in sums ' of £100 and upwards. Land and Building Ma- B terials found on r. asonable terms. . MALCOLMSON AND CO., i- Corner Voloan Lane and HkJhst. :. Offlce Hours:—9 a_n. to 5 p.m., daily; Saturday Evenings, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. _ A BARGAIN.—Cash deposit of £10 will i- ________ secure 2 allotments, new 5-roomed bouse, I. stable, and hayloft, by applying at once to W. L, Mitchell, Land Agent, Coombes's Arcade,



FOR SALE AND TO LET, HOUSES, SHOPS, FA^RMS, 80. Apply to Dl_ LACY AND GIBBON, 31: Q.JKKK-S'-.tEi-T (opposite Firth's Mill), Ardiilte-tc, 'J.'vjl .Wngincefs, Valuators, Mone tary, House, j__.n_, __3 Estate Agont?, and Accountants, Sec advertisement on Front Page, _~. 11-3, WILLIAMS VB V,' L.J3<_, Honsf-, and Estate A„,__e£ IiMH oicoet inear Shoriland-Btreot), has alfßtyS ili s.r-le and to let largo and small bouses ln til City, suburbs, and country districts, .aloefarmßi Improved and unimproved, ln various ports of the" orovinc*i. Several eligible building allot trisnta for sale ln the City. JSce lists In Bveninq star and " Herald " GOOD PAYING Provision Bueiness for Sale, with Lease;.no goodwill, ingoing easy; good reason for selling.—Grant and Cooko, 75, Queen-street. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS at Remuera For Sale: handsome and com modious Residence containing 9 rooms exclu sive of bathroom, waah-houso, stove-room, paotry, lavatory, &c &c.; stable, bugey-honse. and sundry outbuildings. Ground, about five acre ■, t.istofully laid out bb tenuis lawn, flower garden, orchard, &c, _fc. Tho liouso stands high, commands grand viow, and is enclosed by well-matured shelter and forest treos, tho whole forming a very desirable property, pleasantly situated nonr residences of Messrs Cruickshank, Clark, and I aics, Victoria Avenue, Ue__u.r.i.— D, F Evana, Land ard Estato Agent. CS7 QEED POTATOES ! Seed Potatoes 1 -10 For Sale, 10 tons Superior Sample Kidney Sood Potatoes—J. W. Marshall and Co, Onc hunga. tf«o c_ /k.-FOR SALE, splendid little dWOOv Property, only 7 minutes' walk from P. 0.; good allotment, 5 rooms, bar win dow ; almost now, ovcry convenience—DeLacy nnd Gibbon, .21. Queen-street (next Gabriel Lowis's Auction Rooms). l*ubitc -HottCC.. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS should be in every *T houso. l^AHTNirilWll-T^^A'dvwtisOT offers JL services with £200 for Share in Payiug Business—Address, -Tasman,'Stab Offlco. EXHIBITION of Glaesblowing Saturdoy Afternoon, from 2 to 5. Admission, Cd, Prizes given. Works, Freeman's Bay. TpOULTRY ASSOCIATION SHOW. MrO. A. Steven will act as Auctioneer at coming Show on SATURDAY, 3 p.m. rp.O THE LADIES.—A First class Key -1 IeBB Geneva Watch for £3 _s. Timed and regulated. Always kept going in tho windowof T. H. Lewisson, Jeweller and Watoh Importer, Queen-street, opposite Union Bank, DAILY GOVERNESS.—The Advertiser would bo glad to meet with Pupils re quiring Tuition at homo, from the hours of 10 to 12, or 2 to 4. Kngliah, French, and Music taught. —Address "CM." W. I. Mears, 198. Queen-st. MARSHALL'S Special Tincture of Podo phyllum is tho Homoeopathic Remedy for all Liver and Stomach Disorders and Risings and Indigestion. Price, la per bottle.—C. w. Goodson, London Arcade Solo Agent for Auck land. L"ARGE ALLOTMENT (Main Road, Mount Eden) may be obtained without money, on condition that suiUblo building is erected, 99ft. frontage, corner site; k grand chance for any enterprising man; offered on these terms for a few days only.—Apply J. R. Randorson, Auctioneer. TO LET in the Exchange Chambers, coi nor Que on and Durham streets, a Suits of Oflhies or single Ofllcos. To a good tenant, modoratc rent. Also, two Largo Offices on ground floor, the beet in Queen-street.—Apply J. Levy, ill, QutOa Btrßet. rjVO LE l', in privato hou.o, Furnished _______ Sitting, Bed, and Dressing Rooms, 030 of bath-room, close to Grammar - ohool —AddrcES J. H. llarloaden Lodge, Domain-street. HAVE you visited Lewisson tho Jowoller's, Show Rooms, over his and tho noxt premises ? If not, do so. You havo noidoaof the variety of First-class Goods on sale. Inspection solicited. Thoro is nothing liko it in tho Southern Hemisphere.—T. H. Lewie; son, Queen-street, opposite Union Bank, Queen street. MUFFINS I Muffins I MUFFINS I Notice of Removal.—E. H. Percy, Muffin Baker and Confectioner, has Removed from Groy-Bt. to Wellesloy-Bt h_Bt (above the school). Wanted, 2 good Lads and 1 Man. "TESTATE JOSEPH CRAIG, Deceased. All Accounts up to 11th July agninst tho above Estnto aro requested to be sent in to my ofllce, on or beforo 3ist July, I8?5 All Accounts owing to tho said Estate niuut bo paid forthwith J. J. CRaIG, Com-rerce-st. ANC I N G.-NEW FORESTERS'' HALL, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. MISS DONOVAN is prepared to receive the names of Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to join her Class for Nkw Tb-bm, commencing 30th July.—Address, Nicholson's Cottages, Pitt streot. "THEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name by any person whatsoovor, with my written authority, GEORGE BISHOP. Newmarket, July _1,188.. TODD'S ENGLISH CALISTHENICS" of the Manchester and Birmingham Schools, with bona fide Outlines of the same, for Invalids, Amateurs, and others of Sedentary Employment, without tho least Injury to the person. Private Course, £2; Mated, half price, £1; taught by It. T. Scott. Adults only.— Kcan's London Colfeo House. Victoria-street. X" N THE ESTATE OF THOS. HILL AND CO., GROCERS. All Claims against the abovo Estate are to be lodged with the Trustees not later than FRIDAY, the 31st July. All amounts owing must bo paid by that dato, otherwise they will bo plucod in the hands of a solicitor for recovery. ART. HEATHER l TrußtpM R, E, ISAACS ) irnßtees. TW" O T I C E. OLD CALEDONIAN GOLD MINING CO. (LIMITEH). Shareholders are remindod that payment of the Lsst Call, due 2nd June, must be uaid to the undersigned on or before MONDAY, tho 27th July, otherwise th. Shares in respect of which uuch Call was made will bo absolutely Forfeited. July 23. 18S5. HI. MBNZH-S, Manager. _ GERALD MASSEY'S First Lecture, " Pre Christian Evidences. Egyptian Ori gin of tbo Christian Re'iglon." Disproof Chal lenged, ABBOTT'S OPERA" HOUSE, SUNDAY, JULY 26th. GERALD MASSEY (Tho Eminent Poet. Lecturer, and Author of "The Natural Genesis.") Will Deliver His FAMOns Lecture on the "HISTORICAL JESUS AND THE MYTHICAL CHRIST." Doors Opon at 7; to Commence at, 7 SO. Ad mission : Dpeps Circle, 2s ; Body of the BUILDING, Is. "In moving n voto of thanks to the lecturer, the Hon. Mr Stout said that the connection of the Christian religion and Egyptian mythology, as traced that evening by Mr Massey. was no doubt now to most of them, and would havo the eff>ot of lnduoing a closer siudy of the subject." —N.Z. Times. T>H(ENIXFIRE OFFICE OF LONDON. ESTABLISHED 17-i"(OVER 100 YEARS). This Old-established Company Is prepared to undertake Fire Insurance Business of every description, and guarantees to its Clients Abso lute Seourity, Liberal Terms, and Promptitude ln all its Settlements. - " HENDERSON AND MACFARLANE, Agents, Fort-street . SPECIAL NOTICE For the convenience of Customers resident In Upper Bymondß-stroet and Mount Eden District we have arranged a BRANCH OFFICE (With Telephone connection), at GRUDGE AND NOEHION'S, Wlnston.'B Buildings, Upper Symonds-street, Where orders left for FUEL, CARTING, HORSE-FEED, SCORIA, -.0., Will receive prompt attention. Note.—A large Covered Spring Waggon and Spring Carts for Removal ot Furniture. W, & G. WINSTONE, OUSTOMS-SBTREKT KABT. AUCKLANL pOKB, OOKB, OOKB. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.! Invite Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates:— Sample Sacks of three bushels - Five Sacks .. .. - - - 6s M Eleven Saoks, or half ton _ 11a 6d Twenty-two Sacks, or ono ton .. 22s The Company s COKE Is made from the beet Greymouth Coals; Is superior to that made from Newcastle coals, being free from stone and olinker in a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER _c HOTTER THAN COAI* LIGHTS READILY, and HAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE l FORT-STREET. OOKB, -©KB. SOKE



AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS. Names of Candidates for TWO JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS, open to boys under tho age ?i of l?years, and i 'NE SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP. n open to bo.\B between the ages of Hand 16 years, 51 >vill be received M_ to __li_r._t lfiih by the-imder- X gigncd.frjm whom partiCßlatsmaybecbtaiued. G. YON DBR Ha-.DK, ■ Secretary. July 10.1885. . jHOU-I-- OF WAITEMATA. NOTICE OF SEPARATE RATE FOR : TAKA'PUNA RIDING. Notico is hereby given that it is the intention of the Waitemata County Council, )n terms of ' section 44 of "The Counties Act, 1876, Amend ment Act, IS-." and " Th-j Rating Act, 18..," to ' hold a Meeting Xt th.!.'_ .noil Offices, 15 and 16, Palmerston Buddings. Auckland, at 1 p.m., ou FRIDAY, the 7-h day O' August. 1885, for the ' pnrtiosn of rri.uUngandlevjinKa S.parate Rate t f Tiihsk Fa-things in tho £ equall ? uti.n all '■ the Raleab'.o Property as appearing on the Valuation Roll now in force for tho suld Tnka ' puna Riding. The said Soparnto Rate to be for the yoar commencing en the First Day of April, 1885, and ending on the 31st Day of March. 1.86, and to bo payable in ono Bum on TUESDAY, the First Day of September, 1885, at tho Offices of tho Council aforesaid. Tho Rate Book for the said Riding is open for Inar eotion of Ratepayers during offioe hours at tho Council Offlce, Auckland. Oi-IVICR MAYS. Chairman Waitemata County Council. Council Oftic*!, Auckland. July 29-, I_H., ONEHUNGK VOLUNTEER ENTER MENTS, IN AID OF DRILL-SHED FUNDS, Under tho patronage of Colonel Lyon, Major Shepherd, ai d tho Officers and Members ot the Onehunga Naval Artillery and Rifl- Corps, Tho flr_t of the above K"ntortaimn. ents will bo hold on MONDAY, EVENING, 27th inst., in th • Good Templars Hall Onehunga. Attractive Programme, Vocal nnd Instrumental Music and Comedy. Full paniculars in Saturday's W. FINLAY WILSON. Bn'jlnesß Manager, BE warned in time, and take Wolfe's Scbnafps, _A met • fTPHE NEW ZEALAND s!gkA£3& * SHIPPING COM s&gE&BESff PANY'S LINE. _^gjg|g|PL NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. For London direct, following tho Crusader, the splendid iron Barque SAM MENDEL, 1,03-1 tons, 100 Al. Will load as above imme diately after the do-patch of the Crusader. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited). Agents. "TrKA. "CIIRST"SHIP FOR -I? LONDON. "" '''"■ The AAI Clipper Ship CRUSADE _l, It 53 tons register Captain Wm. Scotland, is now loading, and having the great* part of her cargo already engaged, will meet with quick despatch. For freight or pasßage apply to __ CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 13, Queen-stroet, Auckland, Ist July, 1885 "" nVTOKTHERN STEAM .V ?''>;'\B. * _L>| SHIP COMPANY. LI "-.' '.-;'•* MlTED.—Estimates arc invited ~ .'" A' . '5\ for tho supply of tho following 'C* -X- ff'OtlH, for repairing tho s.b, .ft -■■•'—'■- -_-._.;s Macgregor:-_caaeß2oo_.Muntz Metal, 2 cases 18oz. Muntz j' . Metal, 3001b. 1-ioch Nails, 300 sheets Felt, 1 barrel Tar. Esti mates to bo delivered at the Company's Office, Queen-street, not later than 12 o'clock TO-MORHOW_ (Friday). _ TOTE -TRTCTFO L ITXN CLUB. All Members who have not yet paid their sub scription, are reqncßted to do so, to tho under signed, 24, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, on or bofore tho 30th Instant. M. S. LEERS. Secretary, O AA__ DOZEN best quality Ameri /s»"vr" oan Paper Gollare; every .hape and size; 6d per Bos, worth Is.—Fer nandez's Salvage Sales, Newton IN oaae of emergency you Bhould keep a bottle of Wom-b's Schnapps on the premises. Volunteer Notices. niSTRICT ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Offlce, Auckland, July 22,1885. 1. It is notified that the Board of Examiners appointed by Government assembles at the Drlll-Bhed at 11 am. on TUESDAY, the 4th August next All Officers whose names have been submitted to this ofllce before the 25th Inst, will appear beforo tho Board for examina tion. 2. All the Members of the Board requested to attend, By order, T. VIRET SHEPHERD, Major, Ad j utant Auokland Dlstriat. f\ UEEN'S OWN RIFLES. THURSDAY, July 23, Railway Drlll-shed- Evening Parade at 7 30 , , _ SATURDAY, July 25, Railway Drtll-shed- Morning Drill at 7 a.m. __..,, ~ __ The usual Frifiar Afternoon Drill is Post poned. * J. HOWARD KEEP, Acting-Captain. &ogt and Hound. OST, in Queen-street on Monday night, the 20th, a Bilver Bracelet, inlaid in gold.— Finder rowarded on leaving same at Claremont House, Princes-street, Auckland. L~OST OR STOLEN from paddock at Mt. Roskill. 1 Light Bay or Cream-coloured Maro. and 1 Bay Horso, black points. Anyone returning or giving _uch information as will lead to their recovery will be rewarded,-—Wm, MoArthur & Com Auckland; ..____ TJIOUND, in Victoria-street, above Royol _|J Mail Hotel, a bonefactor. Tom Keesing sells Jewellery, Clocks.and Watches on Deferred Payment. meetings. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, corner of WellOßley and Albert streets. — Evangelistic Service THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. All are invited. Recent arrivals cordially Invited. g\ TRISH NATIONAL %R JL LEAGUE. K__P> J. E. Redmond Branch, Wf AUCKLAND. W The Half-yearly General &. Meeting of the above will be held in tho Anto-room of the Temperance Hall, Albert-st.. 6t eight o'clock TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING. Election of Officers. Balance-sheet, &c. K. McSWEENEY. Hon. Sec rpHE LATE MR JOHN SHEEHAN. A Meeting of Sons ot Old Colonist*, School mates, and Friends of the lato Mr Sheehan will bo hold in Robson'a Roomß TO-MORROW (Fri day) EVENING, July 24, at 7.30 o'olock. Business: To consider tho best means of Erecting a Memorial to tho late deceased gentleman. (Signed) THOS. BLACK. Convener. Vincent-street. ONEHUNGA PUBLIC HALL COMPANY. A Meeting of Shareholders is called for FRIDAY EVENINU, at 7.30. Business: To consider the plans and desirability of allotting balance of shares. WM. STEVENSON, Secretary. TO BAKERS.—A Meeting of the Jour neymen Bakers' Association of Auckland, will take place at Robson's Rooms, on SATUR DAY next, at 7.30 p.m. Members and non members invited. Tenders. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAJPARA-WaIkATO RAII-WAY. CONTRACT FOR THE ERECTION OF A STATION-MASTER'S HOUSE AT AUCK LAND. Written tenders for the above Contract will bo received at thi. ofllce till noon of FRIDA i, 7th August. 1885. They are to be addressed to the Hon. the Ministor for Public Works, and marked outside the envelope, "Tender for Station-master's Houae. Auckland." Drawings, specification, and conditions may bo seen at this offlce. The loweßt or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. . __ , W. H. HALES, District Engineer. Public Works Ofllce, Auckland, 23rd July, 1885. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, August 1, for Alterations and Additions to Residence in Valley Road. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect, mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, 30th July, for tho Erection and Completion of Three Shops and Dwellings in Symonds-slree- Plans, Sec, at my offlce, Queen street S. M. HERAPATH, Architect, mENDERS wanted up to SATURDAY, J_ 25th. for building Stone Walls.—Apply on Job, near Smith's Stables. Mount .Men. Continued on First Page. WANTED, 2 Boys for Tea Department. —Apply, between 9 and 10a.m. to-morrow, to John Buchanan, Customs-street East. FOR SALE (Mount Eden), 3 Houses, one 12 rooms, the others 9; good allot ments : gas and water; 'bus road -, convenience for Btables—Clarke, Eden Vale Road. TpMDR SALE (Mount Eden), choice Corner ___• Allotment; 'bus road: suitable for store or dwelling; 40 x 100, level; good terms.—J. Clarke, Eden Vale Road. T>OOT TRADE,—Machinists and Im _P> provers Wanted.—R. Walton and Bon, Upper Queen-street (4 doors below Turkish 1 Baths.



Gazette In Bankruptcy. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy A«. 1883," and the amendments thereof, ond of the Bank ruptcy of James Harding-, of Newton, Auck land, In tho Provincial District of Auckland, Carpenter, a Bankrupt. Notice is herf-hy given that application will be made to the Coart on THURSDAY, the 13th day of August, 1885 (tbe day appointed by the Court for that purpose), at 11 of the clock _n tho forenoon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can ho Heard, that an Order of Dl«.hartß b* granted to the'above-named Bankrupt. Dattd this 23rd da? ol July, 1885. WM. THOK_OS, Auckland. Baukj »p»- solicitor- Personal. WILLIAM WHITETHREAD, formerly of Thames, MiLer, Bon of William Bar clay Whitethread, Into of Whangani Settler, dtceasod. or any porjen knowing his eddress, would much oblige by communicating at once with the undei.igni d ___■ WILLIAM COLEMAN, Solicitor, 85, Queen-street. Auckland. PERSONAL.— Dear George, won't you take me to tie Railway Band Conoeri and Dance, at the Choral Hal), next 1 hursday; Tickets are only 2s 6d. at Mr Kadi's Music Warehouse, Qaeen-strcet. PERSONAL.— Susan, Maria, Caroline, Jane, You'll never get such chance attain. Buy Tom Keealng's Name Brooches.—Victoria street, above Royal MalL ".. Auctions* TO-MORROW, 11 o'clock a.m. MARKET DAY. ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUCE. FRJIT, AND GROCERY AUCTION MARK__T. " A R T H U R'S MAR t." POULTRY DEPARTMENT. Fowls, Turkeys, Dncks, Geese, Pigeons, Cana ries, Fanoy Birds, Bmall Pigs Black Hamburg Fowls, Langshang Fowls Canaries and Cages , Black and Tan Terrier A Setting of Pekin Ducks' Eggs, from binds direct from.China Pump and Piping, New Side Saddle At 1 p.m., under Distress Warrant. Photographer's Travelling Camera and Fittings PRODUCE. FRUIT. AND GROCERY DEPARTMENT. Waikato Table and Seed Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkins. Carrots, Cabbaoos, Herbs, good Cheese, shperior Auckland dairy-fed well cured Bacon and Hams, Jowls. Canterbury Bacon and Hams. Beef, Salt Bnttci, Sausage Skins, 100 sacks Chair Floor, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal, Oats, Wheat, Maize, Honey ln kegs and sections 5!) kei.. Salt Butter 45 kegs Salt Butter, in lib pats FRUIT-Apples from a celebrated Waikato orchard (the last this season), Hobart Apples ex late arrivals, French Crabs, New York Pippins. Pearmains. and Lemons. GROCERIES, &c—Tea, Sugar. Coffee, Boap, 20 tins good, well-assorted Biscuits, 10 tine and boxes superior Confectionery, 6 boxes sood Dates. Lemon-peel, Mustard, Vestas, latches, Yin-Santo, Blacking. On Sale Privately, at AUCTION PRICES, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT-UPBTAIRS. Good Pianos (now and second-hand), a very superior Harmonium (cost about £100), a large and B-perlor collection of Household Furniture and Effects. Carpets, Hearthrugs, Wool Mats, Grates, Stoves, Ovens, Minors. &c, &c. TO-MORROW, THE HAYMARKET. For sale, on Friday, the 21th inst, BLACK GELDING, 4yre. ; broken to single and double harness; from Taranaki Double-s»at_d Buggy, by Boston; Horse and Harness. For prlvuio sale, Abay Gelding, grand jumper, by Monarch, ALFRED BUCKLAND. TOMORROW. DURHAM YARDS. For Sale, THE WELL-KNOWN STEEPLE CHASER JOE. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneer-. T O-M O R R O W, At 12 o'clock. TO SEEDSMEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. POTATOES! POTATOES! ex s.s. Manapouri. G. W. BINNEY Will sell by Public Auction at bis Mart, Corn Exchange. Fort-street, to-morrow (Friday), at 12 o'clock, 1 /»f| SACKS OF SEED POTATOES JLvrvF comprising— BREEZES PROLIFICS ASHLEAF KIDNEYS AND bath kidneys TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, ETC. W. DOWDEN & CO. Will sell by Publfo Auction at their Mart, Queen-street, to morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock. Oft TONS OAMARU POTATOES fc" 5 tons Kidney Potatoes 40 saoks Maize £0 sacks Oats. Bscon and Hams, Cheese, Onions. Butter, Flour, Tea, Lobsters, Pearl Barley, Oatmeal, Wheat, Chaff, Barley, Rope, &C, &c, &C„ &C. W. DOWDEN & CO. TO-MORROW. MESSRS CARBINES AND TAYLOR Will Sell by Auction to-morrow (Fiiday), at 11 o'olook sharp, F)ULTRY — Fowls (including Prize Brahma), Turkeyß, Dncks, Geese, Pigs, eto FRUIT-Appleß. PRODUCE—Potatoes, Oais, Wheat, Sharps, Bran, Carrots, etc. GROCERIES—Sugar, Tea, Candles, Rice, Kerosine, Keg Butter, Raisins, eto. Fancy Goods, Accordions, Violins. Drapery, including Men's and Boys' Clothing Trees and Shrubs, &o. CARBINES & TAYLOR, Auctioneers W. S. COCHRANE.! [JAS. DACRB. TO-MORROW. MAHOGANY DUCHES3 SDITE, CRIM SON DAMASK CHAIRS, MANTEL MIRRORS, PORTABLE BOILER, COOKING RANGE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The Subscribers will sell by Auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, July 24, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting ot Mantel Mirrors, Carpets, Crimson Pat-ask Ch-ira, Fancy Worked Chair, Conches, Bookcase. Mahogany Duchess Sot, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Feather Bed, Spring and Flax Mattrasses, Pillows, Paillasses, Was hatands and Ware, Mirrors, Dressing Tables, Wood and Cane Seated Chairs, Pictures, Matting, Oilcloth, Lamps, Din ing Tables, China, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, Side-saddles, &c. Also, BY ORDER OF THE OFFICIAL ABBIGNEE IN THE ESTATE OF T. ATKINSON, BANKKUPT, NEW COOKING RANGE. SAMUEL COCHRANE and SON, Auctioneers, W. VAILE,J [B. h. BRADLEY TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. AUCTION SALE OF FARM PRODUCE AND FURNITURE. VAILE AND BRADLEY Will sell by auction at their Salea Room, Pik SACKS OATS «J V 200 Backs Oaten Chaff 65 Sacks Carrots 25 Sacks Canterbury Kidney Seed Potatoes 25 Kegs "alt Butter 1 Ton Hams and Bacon 10 Boxe-andd-laif-chostS-t-St-olaesTea 20 Tins Biscuits At 11,45 a.m., Fowls. Ducks, and a variety of Poultry 6 Buff Cochin Cockerels, the offspring of pure bred birds, ~ Also, immediately after sale of above, Handsome Mahogany Canopy Bedstead and Spring Mattress, Wardrobe, elegant Chiffon nier (with plate glass back and panels), rich and large Shades of Flowers, Chest Drawers. Washstanas, Tables, Chairs. Lounges, &c VAILE & BRADLEY, Auctioneers. Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Continued on Fourth V%to