WELLINGTON NOTES.

(j»r TEI.EOBAPH— OW.r CORRBSroNDENT.)

WttMNGTON, this day.

General Scratthloy's Mission. Ma.ior-Genkbal SoBiTCHLEY is expected ■to anivo by direct rtoamer from Sydney, not via Blufl' from Molbourne, as formorly stated in a Melbourno tolograin. Tho Govcrmrs Movements. His Excellency tho Governor is oxpoctcd ito roturn from tho South on Sunday next, and will probably bo accompanied by Hki iiotnbcrs of the Ministry at present in tho Soath Island.

Return of WandorlnjC Ministers,

gir J. Vogel and Mr I'allaiice aro oxpected from tho North oarly next wook. Tho ob ieot of this roassdmblitig of Miniritora is to confer with Oinoral Scratchloy on tho New Guinea question. ■ Kow Zenlancl and Samoa. : ThoSftinonu deputation on tho snbjwt of Anncitfttiou ia expected to reach Auckland to-morrow, and tho native -cliicts who com iioao it will at onco bo tTOVight on to Wol finßton to moot tiro Governor and mom tors of the Ministry. Now Zealand Troops for tho Soudan. ! Tho Government have rocoivod a number • ,jf communications from cuthosiftstic ffoluntoors and nspirants for milita'Vv 'itotno, •urging that tho services of a Kow •Zealand contingent should bo oflbrocl to tho Wnr Office for employment in the Soudan. Tho Government, however, fi*. not eonsidor it desirohlo, afCor tito Winner in which tlio and Victorian ofl'ors have beon received, to tabo Hny steps in tho matter.

THE MANGERE WILD BULL.

Tub Kosidcnt Magistrate this morning gave ("udgmont Si", tho onse of Eakor v. McOrne, wh!i«*. was a claim for £20 damagon throng!l '■''l 0 death °^ "plflintWs mnro by biitt, gored by defendant's bull at Man ure, Mr Heskotfc appoared for plaintiff, fl nd Mr XhW. Cooper for tho dofondant. Tho ovi&onCo was tukon at length yostor ay, when Charles Bukcr, Joseph IJustio, fit Baker, son., Messrs Ambory, Scott, Miss McCrae, McCrao, juu., anil G. X, McCrao were examined as witnesses for tho plaintiff. For tho dofonco no ovidoneo wm called. Mr Cooper submitted that tho > plaintiff had failod in establishing his cihoi on throo grounds—(l) Tho accident Ivan | brought about by tho plaintiffs olvn net in endeavouring to provont his hoifor eottiag to W« bull- (") Th»ro was no : crilenos that tho bull was n dan getoai (tnimal. (3) E\-cn if thoro was, no ; evidence showing that tho dofondant h*d fenowlodgo of that fact had boon adduced. | ifrHeskethreplied.andcoirtonde^ tliat tho boll was a trespasser as against tho plain (iff, and that he was of ft Vicious disposi tion, of which tho evidence showed tho de fendant had notirw. Besides, tho defen dant had offorod to compensate the plain tiff to Borne extent, and this was evidoneo of knowledge. Mr Cooper briefly repliod, and Hii Worship reserved judgment till this morning, when hegavo his decision, uphold ing the contentions of defendant's counsel, and nonsuiting the plaintiff With costs (£4 U

OTAGO CANTERBURY CRICKET MATCH.

(JT TEtEORArn—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

1)0N1edin, ti'Xa day, Gwtbioos weatlifir provaila for tho intor provincial match ■wftfh Canterbury. Wild ing winning ttno toas, sent his men in. Collinson ctptains tho Otago men. At Enooh the score stood :— 11. Cottorrill, b, 5 ; WiMtng, b, 5 ; Milton, not out, 13 ; W, J. Ootterill, not out, 15. Two wickets down for 40 runs.

3.34 p.m.—Presont score : Two wickols for 70. Milton, 29; Cotterill, 36.

POLICE COURT,-This Day.

(B«foroto Woraliip tho Mayor.)

A Sad B*MsctaoU!. — Mary Ann Mooncy, a ■wretchodlooking woman, evidently domeuted through a aevorecourse of drinking, was unable ■to p>.esd, and on the applicatio* of SerKcacc ttntt mm remanded for medical treatment.

Yotmo Qlßie. — Barah Quinn was charged Dflder the Polioo Offonces Acl with having Ho visible lawful meanß of a livelihood. Eliza TiornelJy, thlruwn, was similarly charged. -Borwant Kioly, Constable Lamb, and Detected Hughes gavo ovidpnco in those tun. R appeared that tho girl Qninn ha-1 keen taken in hand by Mrs Hutchinson and ((her benevolent ladies, and situations had boon (mowed for her, without elfcct. She was dis owned last night on Barrack Hill in a nudo state, surrounded fey terrikins. She had aeduood the llitlo girl Thornolly from hor honle In Parnoll, and had led other girls away.— Qulnn moroifljd to no at once to 'I'iuinuiKa, whore she could bo plaocd in a situation.—His Worship was Dot inclined to send tho girl to prism, but allowed hor to remain in custody of the police-until tho steamer atartod, and if her statement should prove untrue elui will be brought wp for Bentencn.—lho girlThornelly burst into tears and ar'utl for her niniiuua.—lEa Woroklp Sot hor bo sent to hor mothur at PatnelL (Bofero Messrs Yon dor Hoydo and Primo, Justices.] The Mansbkr ISulu—Georgo K. Macrno,* settler of Mangere, was charped with being the owner of a bull, nine months' old, which wna found wandering at largo in the Manure Kosid on tho 2nd mat. to tho dangor of the public—Mr Wllllamsoa appeared for tho prosecution, and Mr Thoo. Cooper for dofendnnt, who was charged under the Impounding Act, 1881. -Mr Cooper said ho was instructed to pk»d guilty, and state tho facts in mitigation of penalty. Tho bull was on land not in the occupation of Mr Macrae, but it His secured in defendant's paddock, but in some mysterious way tho fences wore broken *nd the bull got out at 9 o'c'ock in tho morning. Mlas Macrao did hor bost to lnduco the animal torrtum, but it wan to no purpose Ho would therefore ask that a mcra nominal ponalty night ho inflioted.—Mr Williamson ropllod at. aaiielenrth, instructed by the Maneare Ko«d ™ird, who were present and proparod to klve «Tideaco as to tho charaoter of tho bull.—Tha Bcnoli said that a plea of guilty haying beonmit ln,»flne must be indicted, but not to tho full' Mont of £20. The lino would be .&>, and costs £1

CRICKET MATCHES TO MORROW.

Oobdon v. West End.—Gordon: Anaenne, Clajura. Gould, Klflbllng, Lusk, Moldruni (2), McCsualand, Sykea. Wllllaraß nnd Wood. Niwton v. Our Boys (No. 4 wicket).— Om Boya: Burns, ColKau, Hobson (2), Milla, Porteouß, Pritohard, Perkins, Sexton, Smith «nd Waddlnßham. kosebkrky v. Carlton.—Rosoberry: S. white, Wakoley, Jones, P. White. Buildon, Watoon, Eadcllffo, Buahill, liow.-icy. G. Calvert, J. C&lyert. Kraergonoy: Plaisted. Carlton: Srapt (capt.), Hawkins, Fielder, Rawlinson, *}Mor, Lovvis, Eaton, Mulr, Evers, Ceoke and ««3orralck. Kraorgenclea: Smart and Tovsr. uobdon 2nd v, Wust End 2nd.—Gordon ffu: Ball, Brown, Clendon, Gorrio, Goulstone, JMpdordtne, Lußk, Moldrum, Moresley, Kyburn wd Stevens. National v. Auckljnd. (No. S wicket).— Ambnry, Colebourno (2), Diddame, Drummond, ptookea. llaokie. Nicholßon, Waters, Wrigley Wi emergency. Shorland. rARNRLL v. United Warbhouskmen, (No. 1 wicket).- Parnoll: Brown. Coflean, Drum, «ar«iner, Hewson, Ilill, Lucky, Uhlaon, Kyun, BPelght and Teatro. HOUAND'S V. NKWTON 2nd -Holland's: Tnoraaa (caDtnin), Board. Burfoot, O'Haro, »VarinK, Moll (3), Murphy. Mills, Kdwards. Thue Blukb v. Alpha 2nd (wickot No. la).— ™? Blues: Howard. AndrowH (2). Pooley (2), btlchbury, Boomieh. Trenmin. Kolly. Matthews, nncnanan. Eiuorgoncies: Rowo, Cnnningliam. JZraoAßi 2nd v. Grammar School (No. 10 *loket),-I Zingari: Atkinßon, Bowell, Brabn ran. Chatneld (2), Ilemery, Johnaton. McLeod, McKenzlo, Poalaon, Stouo. EmerKoncieß: Mon- Jfpie anrt Norrie. Grammar Sohool: Burton, Ulvert, Oooke, Kranois. GoWio Harper, Kelly WjLnndon, McLood, Purchas. wakevieli)v. FiiANKLiN.—Wakefleld: Penr ™, Lincoln, Gillospic, Molloy, Horon. Mcllugh, «l cc S). Dondhty. Hnlou, Caradua, Goodman. west End 3rd v. I Zinoaki Ist (No 7 wicket). jWeat End 3rd: McKlnlay, Hoffman, Burton, {wler, Harper. Skeon. Laxon, Hooper, jun., «tm, Somonille, and Diddams.

1-n.- I', rmuAij r Eji>ixvj\tti^lvf^TG&iu



THE INHABITANTS OF DEVONPORT, TAKAPUNA DISTRICT, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. MICHAEL CORCORAN ttata ol ttao Greyhound, Thames, and Metropo litan Hotels, Queen-at., and Star and Garter Hotel, Coromandol) Bags to announce that he has taken the FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE, QF course everyone wants value for their vaiJ" oney - Wolfe's SonNAPPS is the beat value you can obtain^ IYEAR Mary, you are not anxious to mw wr 1<i w ? nyth!nK about who the real and whJ™ „ er 18; you a™ mo™ concerned ahout in till on can pet the cheapest and best meat sunnlv," Fl wl4r and Co- Grey-street, can B«^yyouatp ricßil that defy competition. X>ESERVE your Purohascfl for our Great Ct° On' bCß & C°- Ca"ada 1O Onn SALE commences Tl ' *~ To-morrow Morning



Personal, TJERSONAL.-I, ttve und«nfig*so\ & J_ moat humbly apologigb to H. Stxangways Curior. formerly in tho employ of Butehor & ■Co.. for usinp pad ar.d instiling language to him on Fobniary fi, 1855.-J. nitUTal, dtoreman foi V & Co. PERSONAL. —John, go and giva c rtccont bid for one et f&oa} giktii Rumuera allotments next Tuesday, 3*d \WU K«t a_Ki£t_Bootion. Nt Moron ntil«gote Rttomß. TF Frank Lloyd, fc'A ttt 1110 Ist Reei 3. nicni Wii-katc ITilftU. will cull on Samual CocUniiK! and <=Soti, 110 will hoar of something I t' tho Party who was soon to piclTup tl«j .K. Mothcr-of-PearK'igarCase wetettlaydtfS not return it at ou.e, and elftlm the roVarct, furihot; proceedings will ho taken, nS.tWMV is wollknown.-Uhiie, i^rSuseofc, 'Epec'saUst. High-street. W"OUI-P tft c 'Oient^drr.si •Vho called some Unio irs;6 b ncfr -JftV.ioa Slator, Architect, rel«UVi> 16 pp oft^'iM and boiler, plOHao call again, gain- BjnUow suit him. S'W&H'Oft'AL.-- I do ro like to eeo o good Hiuo, but tho crowds that attend tlio I L-vucn Luno oourno imiko it unpleasant; bo I'll ilavu :i Rrand stand on my own vorandah on tho (fift allotment I'm going in for Tuesday n«tr.t, Muroanlilu tjalo Rooms. TNQUIRIEB about New ?>o4iaml and ita J. IVopla will bo W.ly (Satisfied for Ono Shilling cm referee to Brotfs Auckland Handbookfor ISJ&i. Sonrtlt to Homo friends. "ATftlMONlAL.—Hero's a real ohanco . how; sittlo down in that salubrious jfcßMonn rotrnat where you can Ret i largo \uloanio Allotmonta with splendid vloW, /•roomod liouso, lofty rooms, \voll nttfl Com plotely finished conoruto vornndah flooV, lovely view (which cannot bo eUut out) ot lan«.«i\d boh, both llunukau and WaiVotaM'ft. IWfta all for £1,000. More nionei- lifts h<#h Vofnßod. but ownor lias nowdocidert ?a *n as a line or with two lots; fSOO only« OWO ).V0(). 800 mo irnmodi atcly, oritwlHbojcono, Cucauso it is cheap In di'TO.—J. R. l&i'ndor.-on, Auotioiioor. Blcctliiffs. AU C X L AKD X OWING ASSOCIATION. A Moßtinuof tho Commlttao will be hold at JItWSi-8 .1. and 1). Oxluy'a Urtloo, Quoen-stroot, at li: o'clock nuon TO-MOKIUW (Saturday). A._(;. yitASUlt, Hon. Secretary. AUCKLAND"" CAlTffitS' UNION^ Notice.- A General Meeting will bo hold at tlio Temporanoo Hall, Albertstreot, on MON' DAY, Fobrtiary 23 ut 8 o'olock p.m. T. UAMfHKLU Sooretwy A.O.U. IVOTIUK TO CH O I It. CITIZ KNa~MKETrNW. M X R. T. BC 6's tt. Momburß of tho Choic and InstrumontaJists nro rciiuostert'to Asacttiblo at tho Theatre Royal on MONDAY NtUHT. Fobruary 23rd, at 7 p.m., i and NOT on Saturday next. ' H. ROTHEKHAiM, lt>*. 800. AUCKLAND " PA'RMAVIENTARY UMOK. NOTICE. Tht^ioxt Mooting of tho Houso of Roprcseo •ftiives will tako place pursuant to adjournment at Uobaon'sßoomfl.Quocn-Btreet,on MONDAY, 23rd Fobruary. 18S5, at Half-past Soven. for tho ties patch of business. WM. EDMUXD BENNETT, _ , Clerk of the House. Ftbrnary 18.1853. J%/£OUNT ALBERT ROAD DISTWCI\ N O T I C Ks A Moetlnpr of tho Ratep&yoiß of 'tho aWoi dlstrlot willbo hold in'tho Kfrant Albert Publio Hall on TUESDAY EVENING, Blafth Srd,1 1885, at halfpasf, Be^en o'clock, to. ■ docldo whothfor Oi- not tho follqwing roa^s Bhall bo Ertoppea, VtJ.a-Arpud betwooa allotmonta 10. tl, X, and 13, of section B of the suburbs of Auckland, and a rqad betwovn allotmonta 22, »5. and 21 of said Btxtion 8; and any othor business that may bo btt>\la:ht forward. A. K. TAYLOR, Obalrman. Diftefl th',B loth day of Fobraary. 1885. Tenders. TENDERS will bo received up to noon on FKIDAY, tho 27th inst, for altorinn and painting two houses in Newton. Plans, &C at our 011100, Quoon-stroot. KOVVU. MAHONKY & SON. Architects. TENDERS wanted up to Noon of FRIDAY, the 27th inßt., for the erection of Dwelling House. Planß and spociflcations at Harpor and Given's. The loweet or any tetidor not necessarily accopted. O CONTRACTORS.—Tenders wanted on? Monday, tho 23rd February, to raise a dwelling houßo adjoining tho Glass Works.— Apply to Matthew Hondotson, Arcnltoot, Viotorin-Btrcot Wmt Contlnnert on Flrat Pajta fiRAPES) GRAPES! GRAPES)—' \JT Having purchased from a gentleman tba, entire crop «f hisfamous vinery, I son a'blo to offer thorn at the low prioo of Is per lb.—Alfred Tror, Uprior Syntoaai-atreot. | JL^^r X^ISHING EXCURSION. JP«A* 8.8. TAM O' SHANTER •WmUMaaar leaving Queen-atroet Wharf «■« ■ v TOMORROW, at 2 p.m. Fai'es.'Es T>OARDIJfG • HOUSE FOli SALE. First-class Establishment, within 3 mlnntes' walk of CJueen-street, having the oost reputation for comfort and tlio requirements W a qniet borne. Tho Grounds are estonsiVe and eon-, vcnlent, and beli.R so near to the <cdntre of the City, commands at all 'tlmeß a i(6da nin of Boftrdors. For further particulare and 'Cards to view,, apply to , NY. L. MITCHELL. Estate Agent, Coombes's Arcade, Queen-siireet. ' ripHE Sole of Mr Fry's Wholesale Stock JL commoncos To-morrow Morning.—Samuel Coombos fc Co.. Canada liuildlngs, Queon-Bt. BOARD AND RESIurNCE for slnglo Gontlemen ; i mimitoa' Trom Post'Ofllce; srnglo or dooblo rooms; If permanent, 18s per' weok. — Apply W. D. Dallen, Conf odtlonor,' Queonstroot. I LOST, from Hobson-ptroot, a Livot ftnd White Spanlol Pup (dog), with Bhort tail.' —Finder rewarded on bringing tho samo to T, ■ H. Shove, Butcher. j ANTED.—Tenders Wanted for thoi Raißlog and Alterations of a Villa at • Collego Road—Apply K. Row. Victoria-street. "pURCHASB YOUR Ironmongery. liodstoada, Spring Mattrasseß, Palliasses, Fonders, Firolrons, Ranges, Register Oratos, Linoleum, Paperhangingß, Brush wore. Door Mats, Mirrors, Garden Tools, &0., Sec, AT DIRECT IMPORTERB' PRICKS. AT LETTS, WOODWARD AND CO. '8, IRONMONGERS AND HOUSE FURNIBHKRB, UPPER SYMONBS-BTREET. D. R. OKLLION.] [j. CRAIG, JR. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. At 2 o'clock p.m. TOWNSHIP OF KOPU, THAMES RIVER. D. R. GELLION & CO., FAVOURED with instructions from Sir Frederiok Whitaker, K.C.M.G., will sell by public auction, at tho Academy of Musio, on t)io abovo dato, THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD TOWN SHIP OF KOPU, which, from ita position on tho Thames Iliver being the Terminus of tho Railway, together with the fact that Stcamurs can arrive and depart from same at all tides, ia bound to make it tho depot for traffic to tho interiorand from Auckland. Tko natural position of this Township ahould induce buyers to secure business Bites, It being the beet on tho River, and ono that ultimately must become of great value. Terms liberal. Plans to be had from the Auctioneers, or A. Saunders, Esq., Insurance Buildings, Auckland. B. 0. 0&BR. I [B. D. CONKfI. PEACH'S PROPERTY AT REMUERA. FOB SALE ON TUESDAY, 24th Instant, at 12 Noon, by B. TONKS & CO. THIS Property is situated opposite the REMUKRA SOCIAL HALL, on the Auckland side of GREEN LANE. The aspect ia beautiful, commanding an un interrupted view of Raoecourse. and Panorama view of tho whole country not to be surpassed. VALUE OF SIXTEEN ALLOTMENTS GIVEN AWAY. Mr Peach i 3 now giving the value of Sixteen o£ Mrßanderson's Allotments by cons ructtog a Magnificent Road, a chain wide, right through hiafMrPflßch'Bl nroperty.boingthecontemplated Hneoftoamwaffrom Auckland direct to the is actually situated betweon three at ihel resi dences which Mr Randerson draws special attention to as being near his «?° vu k n°- viz., those of Messrs Newman, JacKson. and V. K. Davis — wheroaß Mr K.B property is a considerable distance away on the Howick side of Green Lame. The above romarks are only made to satisfy the public mind as to tho position of the resP«ctivc properties offered for eaie. The Residence Sites are alt larao. and of Rreai; depth Kiving assurance of tho future healthinws and respectability of the locality, as compared with tho email sections offering elsewhere. . Terms : Ono-aixth casb, balanoo may romain at six per cent.



Wanted. WANTEb, oudS frow\ und. Pigeon Manure—B. dtltftoa and gona. ANTED, a Runrfer wHh two Boys, for Mount Krfcn district. Must bo resi dent—Apply Pttb<tiftitJ^AirOffl^e^ WAN'tffi at onco, an experienced Divor.—Apply at Uio office of the Auck land Harbour Board. _ WANTED, Painter: Mneml nanZ— Apply A_H. MotyK VYcltOßlßfrßt. Kstit, WANTEP> itu Shgirioor • A Mn'Sy ISSh , vs<4 to Scfow GuttUiK UitMc-Apply wrtfo teik fain Ml'CnsW.a-.btrect. 'V\7'A^}T*;;Di Improver (carpenter).— u.*X *&f>W John Win. llowaou, Soallold WANTED, Improvers at Cabinotniak ing.—Apply at Mullandlno and Co.'c Furnituro Factory, Rutlnnd-ntrcat. ANTED, a Boy, ngo 12 to IS \ toiS know town will. — Apply Ati^klnttd Sunday-school Union-. „____ W""HM^b, a StWhg Boy far 1-iNtin.j.- Ajljiiy Ltindoh Wlry.Vl'olorla-atroet. WfANTE^T^mart Boy.—Apply Post"- Yy o"\c'o atoro. Dovonport. WANTED, a useful Boy, accuatomod to horaoß.—Apply tho Stabloß,Haekott-Btrout, Ponaonby. WANTED, a woll-oducatod Youth 5M Apprentioo to the Drattnry BuSlntofr.— Apply la own hfttaJiwrlttMtr to "ApfriWco," STAiiOtUoe. ■\VTANtIBi>, ivy &~^OUth(l7), Bituntion ns YY. P*W\lor or Joiner.—" G.F.," 61, Groy- Dtr^OTi ANTED, a Situation by Married Conplo ;no chlldron: man good drlvor, and used to farm work ; wifo dairy, cooking, housework.—A.B.C., Stah Ofllco. WANTED, by steady, Married Man, Kmploymont on farm or garden; good milker and ploughman; can drive horaoa.— Address " Workman," Stah Oflloo. T^rANTED, Improvers to the Drcttsmak -11 ing. — Apply at ohco to Mrs Rogers, Wullcaloy-fltrcot, Auckland. ___ "VSTANTEI), Improvers nnd Approtiti'cos Vr for dross and tnantlo making.—Appli' Mrs Jones, Scotlft Houso, Kobßonstre<*. WANTED, by iTTiospßUtablo Voting Girls, Situations tn Uio cttuntry.-)For ad dross, apply at BfMt Office. .. _ WANTED, a ftospeotoblo ttirl ab tt'dn oral Servant ReforWicfca rc'iiflft-cVi,— ¥£? McLean, SfipUy Boacß Hotfai s^nijonby^ TIT ANTED, Bo.pi place, by rospoctablo YY cplfrn'4'., in oraall family; roforonpos. If' rtft mrcd. Coast or country proforrod.—Addresa '•wllllco." Stab Office. - ■ - - WANi'ED, Good Cook.oml Mki&S'Zxa. -Apply to Mrs VbrSW?-;, Swan Hotel, Mehcanlog' Bny> WANTED, a good General Sorvant.— Mrs Kavanagh, Nolaon-stroot, 2nd hoiujo from Cook-atrcct. WANTED, a thorough Genoral Sorvant; good reforencoa required.—Apply Mm Nicholas Simnia, Nowton Road. W "ANTED, 2 Good General Servants, ono as cook and laundress, ono aa nurso and housemaid: 10a each.—Apply to Mrs Calder, All Salnta' Partonaife. Ponaonby. , WANlfiDTServant OirT.7— Mre JonefiT Wynyard ttoadv fltoniiyburtt, Motlnt Eden. , .... TTirANTKD, Uopd Übrieral $ervant.- TT . Ahply Mra, J, F. Whlto, Great North RW,d, S doart past Mahon'a atoVo. VTlTANTfeu.aGo^eral^orTant | reforencoa T V rdqiilred^Apply to Mrs C. B. Shaylo Cfeorfjb. Graftpn Road. XXJ~ ANTED, by a good washerwoman, YY Work throo days a week (Monday, Tuosday, and Wednesday). Good roferenoea.— J.. Star Office. WANTED, a Partner with £ 1,000 capital In a good Paying Manufacturing Business.—Apply to Secretary T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). WANTED, three reapootablo Mechanics aa Boarders: healthy position, near Post-ofilco. Tiirms moderate.—Grant & Cooko, To, Quoen-atreot. WANTED, » roipectablo Workinp; Man as Boarder In private family, whom thoro aro no children or othor boarders.—Third house letj aldo Prattatreot. off Wclllngton-at. WANTED, by a gentleman, Board and Rcßldenco in a private family vrhcro there are no children.—Apply "A.F.M.," Sr.vn Oillco. WANTED.— £48 per annum rentalcan be socured by purohasl>>« Wo 1-roomed Cottages, well ilnlsheiJ Rntl toapered, tor £350 inly; ruro bn.re"ln-.—J. 1L ltandcrson, Auo iooeor. „______„ WTAKf BD, 3 Shops en Lease ; Vie '■ YY torla-Btroot preferred, and. If so, tholbft hand eldo KOlngnp-^W, H. Dampler. ANTED—Tho valuq of th» Six Grand Sections having raocconrße viewa to bo {ivon away next Tuenday at Mercantile Salu roonm to not lesa than £100.-J. It. Randerson. ANTED, TO BUY, 10 to 16 Acres of ljiod In grass, with or without Houao, within driving dlxtancoof Auckland.—Address "1I.O.II.,"BTAlt Office W ANTED to Purcliaee, a Eureka Smutting Machine.—X. N. Immv & Cu., Cimtoniß-strcet. WANTED, by a Gentleman, dining in town, Furnished Bed-room and Sitting room, In suburbs (without board); bath room. -Address, stating terms, "J.K.WV," Stab Office WANTED, Gtntlomon to inspect and asoortaln the prlcei of making op tho stock of Tweeds. &«.. now showing at G. Doutt's, Edinburgh House, opposit« Howe itreot, Newton. WANTED, offers to build concrete walls to a rllla at Mt. Albert; labonr inly.—Apply any time by Thursday next. 8 p.m., r. 8. Jackson, Builder, Kingsland Estate, New Worth Road. WANTED, buyers to purchaw Grand Sites, Kemnera Land Sale, Tuesday next, and net free allotment aa woll. It eon bo lone; depends on yourselves.—J. R. Randoraon. WANTED KNOWN—That lam Sel ling Capes and Dolmans, Silk and Cash* mero, at Half the Wholesale Prlcos.—J. H, Etannan, Ylctorta-stfeot, off Hobaon-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Goo. Fishor, of Upper SymOnda street, deelrea to thank hii Mends and the public gonerftlly for tho liberal support given him for the pant three years, and to inform them that on account of tho alterations to the stro'ct level ho will have to make extensive adorations to his prem lse«, pre vious to which he will hold a Cheap Cash Sale for One Month at preatly reduced prleeß, com monclpg Thursday, Fabruary 18. T^" ANTED KNOWN " ' That R. TuDßHopß.Plnmber, Wellesley street, always keeps in Btook a splendid assort mont of Gasallers, Gas Braokets, Pondants, and Gas Globes of newest dißlgns I also, a good stock of Klectrio Bells and Fitting, Water Pipes and Fittings, and ovJry requisite Of tho trade. Liberal nllowanoo madb 2o the trade. WANTED KNOVVN.-the Giwtlsiea7 ing Sale of J. G. Brown's Drapery Stock at Parnell Commenoes on Batnrday Nexu WANTED KNOWN. — Pawnbrokers' Sale of Unredeemed Pledges will tako place at Mr Arthur's Mart on Monday next. 33rd instant, at 11 o'clock,—Jamnx Rao, Pawn broker. ANTED KNOWK. - The cry of the age, " What shell wo do with tho Boysi" Every housowife should nto Wabnook Bros. Exthact or Soap, and by so doing would give employment to a great number of our boys. As good and cheaper than the Imported. To be had of all Storekeepers. WANTED KNOWN-Cheap Timbbb i Cheap Timbbiil And all other kinds of Building Material, can be purchased oheaper and better than anywhere else at the yards of D. Qoldib .Albert-street ANTED—Ask Messrs Winter, Logge, Bennett, and Davis if they did not cot & free gratia aero section at Remnera Land Sale. Remember Tuesday nexu Six gift allotments. —J. R Ronderaon. __ WANTED KEOWN—Men's Superior Mosgiel or Ealapol Suits, to measure. (S3l6s; Troußera, 18s Bd.—New Zealand Tweed Company, Bhortland-st., oppoaito Stab Offloe. WANTED KNOWN, by those about to build, that Plans oan be Prepared with due regard to sanitary arrangoments, beautiful In appoarance and eoonoiuical In cost, by Draper Fowler, Arohiteot, Wollington-Btreet, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN—That One Sow made by MUNRO & MILLIGAN, Hob eonetroet, will wear longer than Half A Dozen (Cheap and Nasty) Bhoddy Spits. WANTED, 300 Ladies to Purchase Sun shades and Umbrellas at 40 per cent. under the usualprlce. Truth, not puff.—James Soutt, London House, Victoria and Nelson-sts,, Auckland. WANTED.— Seeingisbelieving. Navy and-blaok ground Printa, which are now bo fashionable and obtainable at London House only for the prioe—Byds. 2s 11W (sold elaowhere 6d yard); the usual BJd goods for 5Jd. Firsts class staff of Dressmakers kept on the promises. —James Scutt, London House, Victoria and Nelaon-streets. Auckland. ANTED KNOWN.—Valentines in great variety aUhofollowing prices :- Comio and Fancy kinds, *rom Id eaoh, with envelope; sentimental dlttoi in boxes, from 3d to is 6d eaoh, done np for post free of charge. Postage paid on all at or abovo M each. Liberal reduction to the trade.—C. Maokay. Bookseller. &c 11. Grey-street. WANTED KNOWN, that the now Examination Papers, New Zealand University! may be had at Lennox's. WANTED, to Soil, Choice Fresh Butter.—Rew'p. Victoria-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN, the Great Clearing Sale of J. G. Brown's Drapery Btock at Parnell Commences on Saturday Next. WANTED; KNOWN—For tho con venience of those who cannot Bhop in the day time, W. H. Dampier's Boot Shop in Viotorla-street is now open too o'olock, and will continue to do so during the Selling Off. XTTANTED KNOWN-West End Phar- YY many, Ponaonby Road, cheapest Drug Store in town—Holloway's Pills, Is 3d; Cookie's, Is 3d: Whelpton's, Is 3d; Kno's Fruit Salt, 3a 3d; Feodlne Bottles. 6d; Steadman's Powders, Is 3d ; Porous Plasters, Is and Is 3d; Fluid Magnesia, Is 3d; Citrate of Magnesia, Is 3d; Jacobs Oil, 2s 6d; De Jongh's Oil. 2b Sd, Chlorodyne. Is and Is 3d.— A. J. Blomfleld, Homceopatnio Chemist, Herbalißt, and Pharmacist. \%T ANTED TO SELL-Whips (a really YV splendid assortment of every kind)— Ladies'. Gents'. Riding. Driving, Cart; also, Solid Nickel Spurs, Stirrups, and the latest novelties in Saddlery and Harness; prices are useless to anybody unless they see the ouallty. Come and inspect. — W. S. Jones, Whole sale Manufacturer, 183, Queen-street.



WANTED, Waiter; one who thoroughly understands Mb work.—Apply at once Brltißh Restaurant. ANTED, good Trousers and Vest Makers, to work on the promiaoß.— Woollams, Ready Monoy Tailori SydonhAm House, foot of Qrey-streftfa ANTED, fctVb iVilliiig Boys for light ttork; chance of learning a trade; if at tenUvc.—Apply StAh pffloS.- . ■ .- , •____ 'ANTED; S Gift. fidiH l(i td'll yCnrs : pld.-ApplJ' to Mrs 8011. Mary-street, Mount liv.en. WANTED, Improvor to tho carpenter ing.—Apply on Uio.job, near Junction Hotol L Kpßqin, ._, ANTED, Good General Sorvnnt. No washing Roforonocß required.—Apply Mrs H. Rocs Qoorgo, Owen's Rond. Kraolll. __ W" ANTED) i', tfoed TSok ttniTsfioVel Man— i-Jfl W& Groy-attcot. \I7ANTED; 3 oi- •! yoiihf? kb^lfbrniln YY l .Bo«rdp>sj r'^ilclitiOilo. Jl8oallly! Rood taeomiuoattdofi ; terms nlodorate.—Apply Qlon Ayf, Hdon Crescent, opposite St. Paul's Ohureli. WANTED, n good General Sorvont; olpo, a Nursegirl.—Apply to Mrs Suoia, ArnoyHoad, Kcmuora. . WANTED, Men who want a Suit of' Clothes, at halt price or loss, to coll .at the Solo of Coßtfrayo'a Bankrupt Stooic; ooin luenclngTuosdiiyno^t. ... ■■■ v \Sf'ANT&D,"tfiltalllbs toLay in a Stock ,t T Of choup Drapery, now thoy havo Uio ohonoo, at tho Immonao Balo of Cosgravo's Bankrupt Btock, commencing Tuesday. WANTED, tho Public to know that tho Sftlo of Cosßravo's Bankrupt Stock commonocs Tuesday next; startling reductions in prices. WANTED, n respcetablo Girl, about 12, to uilDd a baby; good homo.—Apply T. Pnrkor, North 3horo. WANTED Immediately, two general Servants anil n Nurnc-ltrs Ihlkul's Registry, NoWmarhct. .., WANTED, an experienced Hotlsomiild. __ Apply Suit' Hrttol, Albert-atroot. WANTED TO i'IfUGHASE; a pood second-hand or new Light Spring Cart, with Hqfso and Harness oansplolo.-rAtinly bcUvßon ifl ana 11 to-morrow, John BUohiinun, Cttfctolns-slrettt. ■\\7ANf ED, to BUftply first blaSa Milk .T T from A dairy near AuohHnd, W lioiird lnK-hdußosftnd hotels, every ttuJrkl&Ei nrlteo, 1b por gAll'on.—Aptity " MH'tmoh," Stah Olllco WAJf^BD, .a hoy td lluri Errands.— Apply " ThoLlttloDUßttlari." Shbrtlattd ntrent. ■ | . - ... WAITED, Customers foF fiO.' Bundlos Suplunrtld Khuliarb: will bo sold oheup to plear ".■no lino.-T. Stoadman and Co., Seed r.Vo'fchants, Qucon-Btreot. WANTED, a Stout Lad ; must bo ablo tomilkanddrivo.-Apply W. Watore, Papatoltol. WANTED TO LET, Unfurnished Room?, closo to Quoen-Blreot; good oiled inn for tlrnt-olaos droßStllakof. — Mra Vi hit combu's ltoglstry^ next Market. WANTED, by a ronpoetablo Widow With One ehtlfl, tl situation Its hoiiee koepcrt Koott tloedleWomati, Hnd goWd trfor onco t country preforrod:—Apply BtAH Olllco. TlFAlf TED, (loiiorrtls; Itbuebmaidfl, ~TT NUtaoKlrU. Stovodorb, Pantry. La 4, {flffht Pcrtot^oFer. MJJ.kmtlh.-A. .Mpjjood'fl UeKlatry, Wh&rrjr St. Miipy's Ko'aJ, Ponoohby. WANTED,ITiindy Man (hotel), 3ocond Cook, Barmaid, Fomalo Cook (town, urgontL Holps, nunibora of Generals and Girls.— Mrs wnltconibo'B Roglstry. next Markot. ANTED, everybody to know that Fowler and Co.'B, Groy-stroot, Is tho only Bhop In Town where you can get a Good Joint of Meat for very liltlo money. Roll up and till your kits. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs Blrloy, Grammar School (back ontraneo). _, . WANTED, 4 good Brush Hands. — Apply J. Henderson, Wyndham-Btroot, WANTED, Situation as General Ser vant near tho Hospital; aluo, Situation for a stood Cook in hotel, and places for boVoihi voutiß girlß.~Mrs Jack's Rcßlotry, Mount Ktlen UoacL _______ WANTED, a good Jolnor.—Auply to Mr Bhallor, Uppor Union-street. ANTED, immediately, Errand Boy, Chlneso Cook, Housemaldß (town and country). Plain Cooks (note's, Thatiica and Walkaio), GlrJ fer Hhop, &0.-X. Henry's Ro«lßtry> WANTED KNOWN.— For comfort, durability, and support, tho Acmo Cor setA are tho best, Os; Stays reduced to 4s fid (Importer'sloss, not uiinu), blzcb 23 to 27, utxulKhi busks.-J. Groen, 83. ViotojiajitreeJ. \XTA"N TED KNO VV N.—Honoycomb TT Tollrt l'«ven, Is; tho laraost• Blsod Honoycomb Fringed tluilts, 7s Bd; Crowdson'a No. 2 Calico, ljd: Whlto Twilled Sbeotlnß, 2J yards wldo, la 6d por yurd. — J. Groou, 85, Vlotoria-Btroet^ __ , WANTED Wo'wtf.—Oiaßhamu from 4]d to BJd por yard; Cro»m Pique (to sombloa Poplin), Od (rcßUliirprlco, Is M); Cron.ni Muslin, with satin apots, 9d; Brooaded Hateon, Is, in cream and black ; best French Buttons, 9d.—J. Grcon^Bs, Vlctoria-struet. ANTED KNOWN.—Lot of Wrapper Blankets, 6a Od per pftlr; Rtlgs, 0» Od. I Whitney IJlluikßta proportionately ollcilp. — J. Greon, %_ t'i__la-stf_____ "XVTANTED "KNOWN. — Double-width VV Blue Sorgo, In Od (regular prlco, 8a por yard).-J. Green, 86, Yiotoria-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN.-Workine Shirts, la Od to 3s Od; our colobraUid Kaiapol Flannel Undershirts. 5b fld. Thone are the only flannels that do not shrink.—J. Gro«n, 85, Vlo toria street. __ _ . \\7 :ANI'ED TCNOWifT^White Drees TT hhlrts, 2s Hd; I>tobs Oxford Shirta. iis lid ; Regattas, 3s 6d to 7s. - J. Groon, 80, Vlo toila-street. WANTED KIIOWN. - Navy Ground Mnta, with oardlnal epots. ljd yard. All Summer goods at very low prices. — J. Oman, 83, Vlotorin-atroot. xxt'a. rro" ~ k"n ow m That R. C. GRKENWOOD SBLLB NEWMAKKET LAND On 25tb hist., at noon, at tho Newmarkot Hall. Don't fail to call for plans and sccuro a Lot ■ 6ii 25th Instant. WANTE D KNOWN-To Poporbangors and Others.—Scrim. M por yard; Paper from 6d por roll, at Twlto'a Cheap Dlroct Im porting Establishment; Karanßahape Uoad. TIT ANTED KNOWN.—Tho Groat Cloar- T T Ing Salo of J. G. Brown's Drapory Stock at Parnell.Commencos on Saturday Next. WANTBD KNOWN. - Soiling Off. Soiling Off. — A seasonable time tor a Cheap Solo. — W. H. Damwkr'b Annnal Cheap Sale Is Now Qoine On, Great Slaughter, at his Boot Shop, Viotoria-Btroot, and will contlnuo for Six Weeks, whon the whole Btook will bo ofibrod to tho pnbllo at pYieos whloh will astonish thorn. In order to curtail the expenso of advertißing I will only mention a few lines :— Ladles' Imitation Kid, olastio-fridea.roduoedto 2s 6d, 3s 6d, to and Is 6d; superior real ditto, reduced to Se Bd, Ob, 7s, Bb, 8s Cd—all reduced in price ; Ladlee' Pitinellae with high hooltt, roduood to 4s, 4b (M. Is Od, Oa Bd, Os, Bs Bd, and 7s-all re duced in prico; a grand lino of Ladlee' Dane- Ing and Evening Shoo* reduced to 4« M ; a cboap line of Ladies' White Marsella Boots, high hoolß, 3s, I's and 2*s 2s per pair: Ladles' Auckland-made Carpot Slippers, roduood to 2a Od; superior Morocco, linod with lamb skin, 2s Od; Gonte' nice light Patont Slippors, redncod .to 2a 6d: Gonto Handsomo yrcnoh Patent Gbloshod Dress Boots, 7s lid; Mon's Watortights, damaged by fire, 2s to 7b 6d per pair. a. largo lot of Buckle Shoes wo are determined to olear out from 16 to 20 per oont. under oost, 6 to 9, 2a; 10 to 13, 2s 6d. A great many lines In Children's wo will soil re gardlesß of coat Infants' Slippers, Od per pale; Laeo-ups. i to 6, 1b ; Infants'H.S., 2 to S. la 3d; infants' Felt Laoe-upß, Od and Is per pair. A very nice Dorby Shoo (ladies'), Prunella, high heels, reduoed to Ss Od, &0., &o. As wo havo a vplendld assortment to otioose trom, tho public would do well to call early and aocuro the best at Dampier's Boot Shop.- Viotoria-Btreet; open from 8 In the morning till 9 at night. VTTA NT E D KNOWN. VALENTINE PRESENTATIONS Will now be occupying tho minds of our Young Frionda, and no placo in Anokland contains Buoha VARIETY OF LOVELY GOODS From whlcn a Selootlon can bo mado as OOODSON'S WifD°k ARCADK. ARCADE. A Splendid Aasortment of tho Latest Novoltiea in "THE ORTHODOX VALENTINE." Which form a suitable accompaniment to the more useful and more highly appreciated present now so generally roado at tho Season of Valentines. TIT A N T B D. Kveryo o to know that THE SALE OK NEWAKKET LOTS Takes place on WEDNESDAY. 25th inst,, at 12.16 sharp, At the Newmarkot Hall. R, C. GREEN WOOD," Auctioneer. OOT TRADE.—Wanted, Youths as Apprentices; heat terms.—T. Pi oaser.l ' TmiRST-CL,ASS Waiter or Barman ie opon JO for enßasjeiuent; juat come from South ; good testimoniala.—D. Nordon, Aurora Hotel, Victoria street. PARTNER wanted, sleeping or active ; capital from £300 to £500 ; safe investment. —Address. " Partner," care of Messra Burton & Napier. High-street. TO PAINTERS.—Wanted, 2 Good Brush Hands.- Apply between 1 and 2 p.m. Saturday (To-morrow), to F. 8 Shepherd, Painter, View and Wynyard streets, Mount Eden. TO BOSH CONTRACTORS.-Wanted to make, Railway Sleepers in large quan tities, on shares, from large bush.—Apply to Mr Stevens, near Barman's Store, Mount Kaon. T~ O PAINTERS.—Wanted, on Monday next, a tender for Painting, &c, a two storied house.—Apply to Matthew Hendorson, Architect. Victoria-street West. TO CHEMISTS. — Advertiser seeks Situation as Assistant; 10 years in first class London business.—Apply Statim, Star Office; TO BOOTMAKR'-S.—Wantod, Press man ; also. Youths for tho boot trade.— Apply at once, Garrett Bros., Wakefield-Btreet. O GROCERS.—Wanted, a Situation as Counterman or Travel. Age 25. Well up in all branches. Good references, — S.N., Stab Office



To Let mo let, QUKBN-STRKKT, SWOPS AND OFFICES, PALMKRQTON BUILDINGS. Apply Caretaker, or H. Green, caro Messrs \Vtt;t»ITICU & TIITSHKT.L rjn 0 L E T. " ipast-iHrcb't. off1 Pitt street, Nowton — Now WiSll-blilll aIX-UOOMBO HOUBK; gas, water. "cal'liopu'poiX North Blioro-Woll-biifU SIX ROOMKD IIOUSB; lice positiuu. Keut, loe per week, Kilinburelißtroot. Newton -Four Years' Loaao of I'rotty J'OUU-ROOMKl) COTi'AUK; gus and water, ovory convenience. Rnrnngithapu Roud—Two Now, Contral, and Well-finished Shops, with Private Residence. AW* 3. M. 11AMKU. linttd Ak'-'i-, K(trttD»allnn'i Rond._ rjnij LiJT.lri.iiuke-BU'bbtl'oH' Ojtiper l'iu- JL Htreet, a floune of 5 rooiiiH.—Apply to Mr Nicholl'a minma.JCowton Road. rfTO~liE'fi~iibw T-WoinW Uosidenco L in Homo Hay Road, 2 mlnirtotf from tho Tram Tnrmlnus.—Ap'ply W. 0. Allon, elrapor, ■Torvnto Road. TI^O LET, a vory desirable Villa Kcsi- I donoo, recently ofooted pn tho Avonuo Road Uainoll, containing 7 rooms and bath rtfd'« | ftTT^.i vrlfii jro(t!Bt«r itratoi and kltohon ranuo; wator and u,ua laid on:--Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land Agents, t ort-Btfotit. TO LET, Summor-stroot, off l'onsonby Road, Cottago of 1 rooms and soullory, with wator laid inaido. - ApDly John Burns, Qeorgo-atroet, off Rylo-ttroct. PonßOnby. T~ 0 LET, a 7-roomed House and Shop with largo collar, at Wcßt-streot, off Uppor Qiioon-Btroot,- Apply W. Edgar, Dyer, Wellea leV' Btreut Kast. rfioTET, Mount Kosldll Koad, new 7- I roomed Itollso I bathroom, pantry, waßh liouso. Oaaaßfl watof.—Apply W. Korea. rTTOIiEl 1, oFforlale, a 0-roomed HSITioT S --Apply to Wi Can., MoOtaguo-street, N i)wtdii. . . . (THO BE LET, Now Seven-roomed liouso, JL Grafton Road: Gentleman's Residence, Park Road.—W, L. Mitchell, Coombes'B ArOadoi Mueen-sto)ot.__ i TOTiiit, Two 7-roomod Houses in;Mc kelvle-atrcct (Poiißohby Koad end); rent, ISa; pleasantly sitilatod. <tiid closo to tho tram way.— Apply tbMillcolliison & DoLacy.The Now Zuulaijd Ilouso, Lund, aid Kslflto Atfonoy, Itjgh-atroiit - - - .. mO LET, I'oinnttllorTolracß, Pottsonby, i Jj-rop'riictt bollrtßO, .itiileri rent, life per we'l!*; Mao. CbTtago, oIV No*loh Road.-H. Pnrtlngton, atichbury'a Uulldings. fnO LET.Wollesloy-Btrcot BaptißtGburoli; X possoßsioa can bo given on Ist May.— Apply to Vailo and Douglas, Ilouso, Land and Hstato .rtKcnta. Bhortland-Btroct. O~LET| :t Rooms witli uso of kitchen.— Apply Ci I'altorßon, frultoror, &0., near top of Hobndn-streol. TO L)'/T, that Largo (Joucroto Shop nCSt doof to OUf Jiromlscfi; boat position In Wcllosloy-stroot. Ront. only 33b por Wock.— Taylor and Kntriean, Wcllbaloy-Btfoct. TO LET, Ilouab in Waterloo Quildrunt, si* fbquin, I^antty, bath-rdoin, otid wash lioudb.'-AppTy Bi A. G6ia»tMfl( 0 LET; a Buiidfinfc giiiWWa ttif « Wrk': Bhop or, stablfa, noar tbro'ji taJiip%. Bopbyl—"Ajiply }I. Dryland, Horsosnoor, (Juoon- Btrcot. . . .. fi^O Lt'Tj i.iar^o and Gonyeniont Ten- X roomod lloueo, lo*ko Alletmpnti' cqrnpr UpporQuoonetrootand Woßt-Blroot.'—Apply to R. C. Grconwood, Vulcan l^auo. TO LET, a very largo Room (furnished or unfurnlßhcd), rent low.—Apply at tho StaiKKIIcO; ____—^_ TO LET, Two Rooms, one furnished and ono unfurnished (moals If requlrod) to a gontlfinan.—Mra C. Cunningham, Btourton House, Franklin Road. 0 LKT. Comfortably Furnished Five roomed Cottagoi goa and water | two mlnutos from trftm.-Apply .Totin Currlo, Lin colnotrcot,J^onaonbyj ___. I __^ 0 LET, In Collogo Hoad, a Villa ttcsl dßnco contalJilng 7 rooms and pantry. Watcf and Raa lnld on, wash and coalhouso. The site cannot bo nurpassod in Ponsonby for \fiow. A larsro (lower and kitchen garden.—Ap ply to IV. Altkon, Bhonland'Strooi or Martin MrUormott, Collego Rotul or Vlotoria itrect Kast . w , , . TO LEf, liouso, in Wood-stroet, l'on sonby; rent, Da.-Apply noxt door ThcmnETß, (trocor. f]PO LET, Two NlceTTiooms ;liroplaco in X one-Apply Mrs Smith (next Onrtor's, Chemist), Ilobiionatreet. TO LETTaTShop and Dwolling, B roomd, with ovory convenience. — Apply Sirs Munro, I doors from Hopbunwitrcot. r1|l^"BB LEASED for a term, that vorv X dcoirablo Propofty oh tile I'tth Rend, KpßOni, at proeont ooouplcd by Mr Gttfland, conßifltlilß of lfl Acres of rloh Ijtnil it) tfrnfla. vory domfortaWo 0 rootilod Itouno, Rood Blftblea. loosn bonn onQ all nDcbsflary out buitdiligß.—Apply tU J. M. ft; J. MBwUrnJ', Imnd Agents, Fort^lroot^ _ mo LET, n good 6-roomod Houso.—Ap- I ply Mra Campbell, Grattan Crescent, Wulllnitton-Btraet. 0 liET, 8 Front Aoomß, unfiirnißhod ; restlotcr errtto i saa; Wi of hltc-hcn H'to tltllrlid |3 in fatiM/1.-At'p'r B* fifP*' Wtt- Btreut, next KlfaK'a Arilia. 0 LET, Mount Eden, 7-rooiiiod Vllld, largo allotment, wator and gas, b»s etove. —Apijy to U. F. Kvana, Estato Agont, Quoen utrcot: or, James Stokes, on property, Stokos a Road; TO LET, Shop and 5 Rooms ; doing a cash business-Apply BTAitOfllco. TO LET, 2 now Brick Shop*, woll nnlahod i gas and water laid on.; Bituatod In Wcllosloy-strcot Kant.—J. B. Morpoth, No, 20, N.Z. Inauranco. 0 LEASEr 2to G yoars, two oonrenfent ground floor Offlcea, oontml pofllttw>. Quoonntroot: also, a Ian;o Hall for three nights wookly.—J. R. Handjgrßou, MprcanlJJoChamborß. mo be~"le"ased F6"ii a teem. HIQHUURY HILL, HIIUrENHKATX-Ono of tho beet proportkß in tbo Dlstrlot, with snug and comfortoblo Dwelllnghouso in good ropalr, having all the conveniences desirable for a family. Thoro aro over 11 acres attached, all In a high elate of cnlUvation, with good paddocks and Orchard. To an enterprising man these would produbo a vory profitable return, and moro than pay tho annual rental. Tho owners will loaso for * farm to a good tenant, but to anyono wishing to eectire a pro perty bo rarely in tho market offtjra of nnrchaso will also be entertained, and liberal tonne made.—W. L. Mitchell, Land and Eatato Agent, CoombOß'B Aroftde. mO LET, a Shop and Dwelling (4 roonw) I near Oook-Bt. Kntraneo to Market: water laid on. Rent lew,—Apply Carbines & Taylor, Auctioneers, Qnocn-Btreot. TO LET, those Iron and Concrete Stores altnatod cornorof Stanloy-ntyeot and Alten Road; rent modorato.—Apply to a. J. Kdmonda, Oustoms-atreot. . A PARTMENT to Lot, 6 Rooms, eplen- XX. did view, opposlto Tabornaole.—Apply Newton Boot Warohouso. 171R0NT ROOM TO LET, with fironlaco ■ (furnished or unfurnished); suitable for Working Men.—Third house left side Pratt-st, oir Wolllngtonatreot. MUST BE LEASED OR SOLD, at on bo, largo Iroh Bttlra, fcity, otoao tb wharf. Nbreafttinable offer refused.—Full In formatloh on application to J. It. Bandereon. SHOP to Lot in .Victoria-street, next oomor of Albort-Btrcet,-«t SSI per woek.— W. Banford, Vlotoria-stroot Por Sale. FOR SALE, tho Stock and Goodwill of a Drapery Business In ono of tho loading through/arcs of Auckland, good Droosnmking trade; small stock, low rent—Apply No. 26, Btab Ofllco. _. FOR &ALB, 260 acres, cheap, with two water frontages, near Whanuaroi Har bour ; well watered.—Apply to T. W. Murray, lit Warnock Hroß.', Dnrham-Btroet. F()RrSALE, Six VolcanTo Allotments, in Charloß-stroot (first, atreot over tho Mount RosklU Bridge): grand vlow: prioo roaaonable. -Apply to ft. Smith, Woodioigh, Now North Road. EIOR SALE, Half-Aero Allotments, a* JCUerslie, near Harp of Erin. Otnhuhu Road.—Addi 088. J. Brabazon, MonntKdon. FOR SALE.—A 6-Roomod Houso, well- Itnißhed, standing on Allotment 68 x 09, Suramor-Btreet, Ponsonby; lot Am Also, 2 I/)t» adjoining above. House containing 7 rooms, all conveniences; Allotment, 31 feet frontage to King-street, Ponsonby. Also, corner of King and Prospect Btroots, Allotment, with Largo Stable, EWI-hquee, &e.—Applr F. Whiting, Kintr-Bttoct. Ponsonby. ■■ , ITTOIi SAi.fi, Bay Pony, suitable for ' , children; carries a lady; quiot. In harnosa. —j. Nelson, at Stone Bros1. IiTOR SALE, new House of 7 rooms and X; pantry, fitted with every convenience; largo allotment, stable and wash-honßC,—Apply at Koj es's, View itoad, Mount Eden. "TTTOA -SURREY-STREET, aLtt/*"* OREAT NORTH ROAD.- House of 6 Good Rooms and Kitchen, with Lea mington Range; hanosomo frontage, favourably Bituatod on a prominent allotment, 10 x 132; grand water view, and oohvonient to tbo Tram way. To an immediate purchaser, this is a con siderable bargain, and easy torms can be arranged.—Apply to Malcolmson and DeLaoy, Tho New Zealand Houso, Land and Estate A goncy, Hlgh-Btroot. ~£*A X.A-— HOUSE of 7 Rooms and H&TtO" Bath-room for sale, Solwyn- Btreet, Po'nßonby, and large allotment; favourite and healthy looality: extensive view. Terms can bo arranged.-Apply to Malcolmson and De Lacy, The Now Zealand House, Land and Estate Agency, High-street. ~A~GOOD ALLOTMENT, 494x150, with J\. z-roomed Cottage and Carpenter's Work shop ereoted thereon, for Bale. £100 the lot.— H. Field, Hichmond Road. TAME WHALE.—A few Allotments left, Paton's No. 2, 60 years' leasehold.— Apply Dowden's Auction Mart. _ __ f * '"O bo disposed of, a superior Boarding ■ House, a few minutes walk from Post- C i-üßi furniture and goodwill, &c—Address, •j..^.." Star Office. Ti.T U, S T BE SOLD. EPSOM—AII that splendid Piece of Land on the TCpßom Road, situate jnstbeyond the Epsom Hall and Post-office Store, being Lot 43, con taining about G* acres of the best volcanic land, just cropped, almost level, with large frontage to Epsom Hoad and Pah Road, and would sub divide to great advantage. Terniß exceedingly easy. To spooulatora and investors this is a rare chance. ' Full particulars at the office of D. F. KVANB, Auctioneer, Land and Estate Agent, 1362



FOR SALE (cheap), on open Sailing or Rowing Boat; ovorythine oompiote; muatbo 501d.—"Q.F.,"61, Groy-atrcot. FOR SALE, Thorough-bred Spaniel Dog. latoly imported, about iour months old; also Game Roosters.—Apply No. 3, Premior HuildiiiKa, Hobson-atreet Oil SALE, P?ny, Trap, and Harness ; also v Cash rfis.'ncp?.— Apply )3owdon Aroado, Fonsonby Road, ... „ OR SALE, four 400-gallon Iron Trfnks, with tapa and stands.—Apply Captain J. Koss. Uaacado Htoro, Colleifo Hoiid. fjiOß SALE "(A HARE BARGALN), Bj Magcifloont Wator Frontago of 300 ft., at Devonport .ThroC Ajros of Splendid Lovol Land, securely fonc6d tinC plunted; view nn surpassed. HiUoo, if sold ar, of.'Co, only £'ZM.— Apply C. Willlanißon.HlKh-Btrnet. IJIOR SALE or to Lonso, 4,000 Acres of ' Lund at Uoronmndel.-For particulors apply to K. Hall, Butohor, Mount Kdon, or to Mr tjtovcna. View Road, Mount Kdon. F Oil SALE, 4 and 5-Roomcd Houses, flow, in Rtinnoll, Howo, Boresford, and Collingwood Btrootal £10 deposit; balance, woukly pttyniehto.—Apply Antonio Martin, Ruunoll-atroo't. Vvnemnna liay. FOR SAL-E, no* flf-Koomod House, Allotmonf; ovcfy convenience for largo easy terms.—Apply J. Clarfco, Kden Va family; Mount Kdon. In Road, Public Notices. tmO BEEKEEPERS Send in YoVri Sfc'ns"P'PTion FOH TIJIS N.Z. FARMER, BEE, AND POULTRY JOURNAL to the Stab Office, Auckland. No. 2is now ready. Only a few copies of No, 1 remain. Subscription. 109 for 12 monthly numbers to Docembor, 1885. P. 0.0. or Stamps receivoi. . H, BRKTT, Pablishor. SPIRITUALISM: ITS FACTS AND F AN OIKS. PROFESSOR O. E. HUGO Will dollvcr a Looture on tho abovo subject, THIS (Friday) EVENING, at tho TEMPERANCE HALL. Quostlons answorod. ■ Delineations of oharaoter at tho eloso of leO turc. Doon opon at 7.30, commencing at 8. Admission Is -jffßW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, AUCKLAND SECTION. CKKAP TIUP 'JO «ipC«BVIIJ!/R AND FROM AUCKLAND AND HK^MAMtPt. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 18J5. Auckland, dop, 9 a.m. Roturnlng Hclensvlllo, depj C.5 ?.*•• FARES: FIRST- cLA*p; X P»l BHCOND- A fast steamer will loavo Holonsvlllo Oh arrival of tho train for a trip down tho rlvor and Harbour to Bhelly Beach. Fares. 2a Od return. For farther particulars see ppstcra ana handbill,. o HUDgON) District Truffle Manages, T" j- ~T>ONSONBY BAPTIST jS&ZfetL I BUNDAY SCHOOL j^H^m^PlCNlC AND FISHING Tho s.b. BLANCHE will loavo Queon-stroo*. Wharf at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., SATURDAY. 2Ut. Tea only provldod, Tloketo. 2s. _____ HE Sale of Mr Fry's Wholesale Stock oominoiiocs To-morrow Morning.—Samuel Ooonibcß fc Co.. Canada Dulldlngß, Qucen-at. A* K.AA—REWARD tho ownor by 3t/O\"" purchasing this Dne Property clobo to tr»mr»r. corner lot. House fi rooms, pantn-. washhotisn, Blnk, good dr»in, eas, water, splondid opening for Shop or Store, increasing In value ovcry day. House in good order; «300 can remain at 8 por cont —Apply to Walter U Prime. Grooor, otc, Karangahape Rood, Newton. m o anotti ndi a. AMENDED ADVEUTISKitIcKI'. CompetltiTa Dcaigns are Inrltodfor a Build■ mc to bo erected ou tho UoYcrmnont Ueaorre, flornor of Uuntoms and Albert-Btreou, Auckland, Btlitatilo iof the accommodation of the Customs, liandj ofld NtttiTe Dopartmantß of that city. •Wie tout bt. Uie flulltliug til not tooxcoea twelro thoUßfliia ppUpflß otorling t8l2.00O). ICo plan will bo approved ufitll tho tender fw it Is nocopUid, and Uie tondor will M ohlt a<rfMpj«u oftcr th« oxpondituro.is authorised oy Fot'w mont. A premium of ono hundred pounds (£luC) will bo givou for tho plan approvod. which will then become Uio proporty of tho Government Tho Government will not necessarily bo bound to emplor tho aame architect on the construc tion of tho building. Tho Government Rosorvo ts two hundiod and flfCr Unks OiM links) facing Customs-sUoet and one htindred owl iwmty-nve links <12i links) to AlbCrt-BUSKX, The doalgns are to bo nddrossed to tho Com lnlasionor of Cußtoms. Wemtiet,tm, and to be ■ont in on or »o<oro the Ist Juno, 1S8& The plans are to bo signed with a motto, and 1» s Boparato Boalod envelopo tho name ropresenang tho motto la to bo given. THOMAB HILL, Collector. Auckland, February 10,1885. PUBLIC NOTICE. Mooting of Housfholdors for ElccOon of achool Conamittoo will bu hold aa under: Arumour.—Monday, 23rd Fobruary, 1885, at tnop,m., SehooL. . ... Hunua.—Monday, 23rd February, 188a, at haU paat seven p.m., Sohool. , KA-n-AU.-Baturday, 28th Fobruary, iSSo, at two LAK PK^nturday, 56th Fobruary, 1885. half-paw seven p.m.. Hchool. Manokrb.—Monday, 23rd Fobruary, 188/», at half-post sovon p.m., Sohool. MBHcnu.-Batnrday,2Bth Fobruary, 18&>,at half past sovon p.m., Hohool. OTARA Saturday, 28th Fobruary, 1835, at half past three p.m., Sohool. Tubanoa Orkeb:.—Saturday, 28th Fobruary, 1885, at half-past seven p,m., Sohool. Woodwdk.— Saturday, 28tli Fobruary, 1885, at half-past seven p.m., BohooL -j f\ f\f\f\ BALE commences ■ JL \J * \J \J \S •— To-morrow Morning, at fl o'oloek.—Samnol Coorabes & Co., Canada Bnlldlnge. Queen-street, HOW many people are In their graves today who would have boon alivo and wou if thoy know the virtues of Woi.pe'B SoanAi'f a. T\/ntS CORBTON beRS to inform the IVA LodiCß of Auckland and Suburbs that »ho is lolling off her Summer Stook o£ English Millinery and Goneral Drapery at a great re duction, to make room for the autumn goods now just opening up. Coma and securo tho bargains. A spoolal lino in Children's Cos tumes, Underolothing, &c, at Mrs Corston's. Newington House. Millinery and Dressmaking Establishment, opposite Portland House, Hob son-Btteot. N.8.-rOsta:ioh Feathors dyed the prevailing colour-a beautiful cardinal. ' iR^^ 88' ARAWA, FROM LONDON JUST. LANDED, AND FOR BALK- Barbary. Almonds Vftlonola ditto (for Oonfootlonore' use) 100 bags beet Fino Salt i CaBBB fluporflno ditto, in paper wraps New Pickles, beßt quality, wnte National and Belmont Candles. FRBDK, WHITEHBAD, .95, VIOTOBIA-BTnKET. fc^mHiß SHIPS OP TARSHISH," (Printed In 1866), with Prologue; "THE SHIPS OF THE FUTURE, &c," Written in 1884, by E. Fairbcbn, — 3a 6d. — UPTON & Co., Dookßellera, Auckland. UNCTION HOTEL, NEWMARKET. , Tho Proprietor. JAMES SMITH, begs to in tlmato that he will be happy to meet aU his old friends, and new ones too, at his well known hostolry, Junction Hotel, where nono but first-claes brands of liquors are supplied. The best appointed Quoit and Skittle Ground in Auckland. "VTEW EDEN HALL, Summer-street, _13i Mount Kden Road.—A Course of Six Leotures will be delivered (D.V.) in the above Hall by MB GEO. ALDEIDGK, in review of Mr Kxley's Pamphlet, tho "Problem of Pro blems." First Lecture TO-MORROW (Friday), 20th innt, at 7.30 p.m. Seats free. Questions invited. nnRAM-CARS.—When making .your Pur- JL chaseß at our Great Wholesale Sale, ask for a Tram-car Tioket—Samuel Ceorabes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. /COLONIST GOLD-MINING COMPANY \J (LIMITED). IBA Call of Sixpence per Share on khe Company's Capital has this day been made by tho Directors, payable to the Manager at the Company s office, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auokland, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of Maroh, 1885. D. G. MaoDONNELL, Auckland, February 18. 1885. Manager. -i j-\ f\f\f\ ■ SALE commences JLv/aV-'V-J VJ« —To-morrow Morning, at 9 o'oloek.—Bamuel Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queen street. mO FRUITERERS. Having secured the Belmont Orchard. Ohine mnri. tho undersigned Is able to supply Fruit in any quantity. Orders forwarded will be ftttend6d to> R. W^SMlTH^Thames., "VTEEDLES for 100 makes of Sewing i.l Machines, OiL Belto, Hemmers, Frillors, etc, etc. Repairs as usual,—D, S, Cnaiabors. 20, Queen-street,



/"VTAHUHU h&OlTXO CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, SAlfJftb-Y, FEBRUARY 21 TO-MORROW. Eifst Ituco will start 12.30 p.m. Joc^cyu will bo shown round tho courso at Po'nlos viil iio &e_snrfid at 11.30. A passenger train wJlfles-ro Auckland at 11.30, landing passoiiKcra two minftti' rr«?l» from tho courao. A special train will leavo Auckland Bt 12' JO. JN TO. GORDON. Hon. ace. A UCKLAND ROWIW ASSOCIA ____ TION BKGAT__< SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2!, 1888. PROGRAMME MAIDKN AMATEURS, under 10 stono 3 p.m. SENIOR nONAFIDB AMATEURS 5.30 „ MAIDKN AMATEURS 1 „ | SENIOR AMATEURS 1.30 „ SENION JUNIOR AMATEUIIB ~ 5 „ JUNIOR AMATEURS .. .. .. 9.39 „ ~P.S. VICTORIA will leave Quccn-etrect wharf at 2.30 p.m., and accompany cuch race. Fare, 2s. A. G. FRASER, Hon. Secretary. riIAAM-CAR£>.— When making your Pur- X chiißca at our Greflf Wholppalo Sale, ask tor a Tram-oar Ticket.—Samuel ioo!»b«s & Co., Cunndaßulldingß. Queen-street. . 13 ES_RV_ your Purchases for our Groat XV Sale.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Huildinuß, Queen-street. ~i <Th i~\f}4~\ SALE commences Xv«Uvv/i —To-morrow Morning, ut 9 o'clock.—Samuel Coombcs & Co., Canada Building". Queen-street. THE Sale of Mr Fry's Wholesale Stork commences Tomorrow Morning.—Samuel Coomboa & Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-Bt. mHE Salo of Mr Fry's Wholesale Stock X commences To-morrow Morning Samuel Coombes & Co.. Canada Buildings, Queen-at. ttT O II X I N G MEN. Convoyanoes will leave Vuloan Lane, WED NE3DAY, 25tli, at 11.30 a.m. p for Land Salo at the Newmarket Hall. Don't (ail to ecoure a lot-close to tho Railway Workshops. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TRAM-CARS.— Wbon making your Pur chases at our Great Wholesale Bale, ask fora Tram car Ticket.—Samuel Coombes _Co« Canada Ilulldinge, Queen-street. "VT O T I C K. The Partnership botweon tho undersigned and JOHN LLOYD CIJAWLEY, carrying on business in Queen street, Auckland, under the stylo or firm of " Richardson and Crawley," haa beon Dissolvod, as from the 23rd day of Decem ber, 1881. The businoßS is carried on by tho fmdi'-Blgncd in thejpreinlsoa of tho late Ilrm. FKSDK. CHAB. RICHARDSON. Witness i 8. JaoksoK, EBQ'., Solloitor. Auokland. LADIES' ond Children's Underclothing made to order. Orders taken for Point Loco from a variety of patternn. Trimmed and JJntrtinmed Hats, Children's Coßtumcs, &0., to Sj cold at greatly reduood prices.—Mrs Hadloy, Holb'B6»-»tr'iqt, opposite Oram'g Hotel. BY giving an order for £4 4s Suit, you got Hat to mffitftfl; go extra obarge.—J. Williams, People's Tailor, fflffiorlti-Btroet. "TI/TR R. T. BOOTH'S LAST EVEN ING IN AUCKLAND. At tho request of numorong citb.'cna MR BOOTH has consented to giro an ADDRESS on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, In the TIDSATRE ROYAL, at 7.80 o'clook. His Worship the Mayor, W. R. Waddel, Esq., will preside. Bolos. Dueta, and Chorusoß by tho Choifv con ducted by Mr H. Tudehope. during the evening. flis Wofflhlp tho Mayor, on bohalf of the Citi zens of Auckland, an:! Mr R. Tudehopo, on bthalf of the Choir, will make FMssntattons to Mr R. T. BOOTH. Dress Circle, Is; other parts, 6d. 1 FTBTIP * *°T °N> ESTATE AGENT, COOJvfbiiS'af _KCAD_. (Establiahod 19 years.)1 In consequence of the owner's retfjiifitnt monoy, I can Bell some properties very choapl.* at the present time. ____________ AND OTHERS. | REMBMBEU THE SALS <9V NEWMARKET LAND A (ti'S Nowcttarket Hall WEDNESDAY,' iVM »nst,, at Noon. R. O. GREENWOOD, AUotJosg<it>.__. T^r OTICE TO GROWERS OF TOiJACCO.- Tho Auckland Tobacco Company (HmltodJ and tho New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited) having united, all contracts made by either Company for tho puroha«o of Loaf from farmers will be carried oW by tfio uaitcd Company, who are prepared to b(iy for cash, and on application to the nndcrsigtfM canTproeflre the Cußtoros permit required by tho Act prfof to removal of any Tho Auckland Tobaccb' CoSrjmnr (Limitod) is tho onlyjregtetorod Tpbaceo «£**• faotarinir Company in New Zealand, and Mr August Vollbraohfc, formerly working manager of the Now Zoaland Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limitoa). has no con neotlon wha^wfth*^ Auokland Tobacco Oompany (Limited). Fort-Btrset, Auckland, February 10,1886. ' T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICBS. Notteo i« hereby gironthat tho S^oralpareela of Land horoinnfter dosorfbed will b» brooght under the provisions of "Tho Land Transfer Act, 1870," nnloßfi caveat in.tho moantime Do lodged forbidding tho famo In eaoh cam on ot before tho 20th day of March next. CHARLES HAMON-Lotj IS and 11, of tho subdivision in lots of Allotment 1, of section 7, of the Suburbs of Auokland, containing 1 rood 13 6-10lh perohos. in occupation of applloant and E- 1. Horbort 23M WILLIAM SPIERB-Allotment 103, Town of Cambridge East, oontaininu 1 aore, to oconpatlon of Alexander Heavy. JAMBS HDWARD MeCLENNAN-AUot mont -16, Parish of Punut, oontainiEg 60 acres, unoootlpied! also. Allotment 38$. Town of Cambridge Bast, in occupation of Catherine Wytie. 2330 Diagrams may be inspected at tttt office. Dated this 12th day of February, WU, at the Land Registry Offioe, Auokland. THRO. KISSUNG. DistriotlLand Registrar. -j /~v f\f\/\ SALE commences X \J • V/ \J \J • —To-morrow Morning, at 9 o'olook.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Bulldingß. Queen-street. ________ "O ESERVE your Purchases for our Great X\) Salo.-Samnel Coombes &t Co., Canada Bulldinga. Queen-strcot. .*_*AAA TO LEND In B_m« of from dbOl'v" em unwardfl— Apply Win. & QMhrane, Ooohrane'e Auction Mart, 185, Qaeen __ jj g2j-qifjj gO N, tf • DISPENSING CHKMIST, PHAR MAOIST, AND SURGEON DENTIST, Medical Hall, Ponsonby, opposite Threo Lamps, Telephone No. 307. D ATSI RATSI RATS I—Uw XV BHARI__CD'S PHOSPHOR PABTK. Rate eat It greedily, and die; do smell. Price. One Shilling a Bottle. F. O. SHAHT-AND, opposite Post-offlee. AGNETIC HEALING.—MR MIL NER STEPHEN receives Patients * his Rooms, Somerville's Buildings, VUIOV Lane, daily from 10 till 5 o'clock. rriOOTfIACHE CURE. — Instftntaneoufl X Rellef-ODONTALGIO.-lB par bottle.- F. C. aHARLAND. opposite Post-offloe. f^URACLAVA (registered) is the best \j known remedy for Extracting Hard Corns and Bunions: one trial oonvinoes the most sceptical; Is Bd.—C. W. Goodson. Agent. DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.-T>f moat popular modlolne of the day. Price. 2b W a box.-Oolo nial Agent F. a Shabi—md, opposite the Post offloe "OOSELINB foe thb HAlß—This ele- S\l gant preparation rompletely eollpsE. every article of a slmllw kind now before the public. Price, 1b 6A _ _ottle.-a____m), Apothecaries 'Hall. ELIEP from Cor.gh in Ton Minntea.— SHABLAND'P CHERRY PECTORAL' Prioe. 3s 6d and 4s &1.-F. O. Bharland, opposltß th Post-omoe. ~ , ___»1 A TO £10,000 LENT on Building 3&X" Society principles.or on other terms to suit bo' rowers. Allotments bought and Houses _.. on Weekly Payment System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on other pago. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for Investment.— C. v/jllamson. Land, Estate, and Finanoial Ageut and Valuer, High-street. Auckland. \\f Oi R~ M S. T T All children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Core. S__ABl<AS_'B WORM POWDEBS, Ispaofce* Apothecaries1 Hal opposite Poat-offloe,



mHEATEB ROYAL. ! TUESDAY, "ItEBRUARY 24. : . BENEFIT, Tendered by THE WAITEMATA MINSTRELS, To PAUL PURCHAB, Wlw^ad tho misfortune to lose his right hand. F. A, BARTLKY. Hon. Sec. TF a man iolM 7pn bo* keeps tho best brands ■»• lust look if lit' <«*? Wor.ffß'a SciiNAfrs. If not ho hoc told you an UnVvtix. XTTOKKINa MEN Oj'NfcWMAEKET. , For your convenience tho Salo t»f Allot ments in tho Brighton Koad will bo iteM in tho tfcttWnrket Hall, at 12,18 p.m. sharp. Yon t fail to seotlTd' a lift, as this is the only land for balo near tho ralitfa'y Wot kehops. R. C. QRKENWOOfr. Afctfooeer. THE Fishing Excursion by ttitts.s. Ruby To-morrow ißPoatDonedtiUa fuiu/Matc. ! mHITI\NNrV"EIISAKT^ERVIOBirof I tho Mranoh Sunday-school in connection wltfc &S, .Cfttirch of Christ, Tcmnoranco Hall will fe JiflW in the Oddfollowb Ha ,'Pon«!2b*» atWMY noxt. 22ml in.t. SorvicYinthemo^ in tho afternoon, at 3, >« itti ffdtfross to children end friends by Mr Taylor. ieelueo is the even ing, at 0.15. by Mr KH. »W, from the Thames. On the following Tupgflfly «£p nnd Public Mcoting will bo held; Too at 6.W. Tha af to- meeting will bo addressed by brethren and friends. Banbey'B Hymna will be aaed. MR W. 11. WEBBE, Professor of Music, Pianoforte, Hight-reading, Singing and Voice CiMfatkm, Organ. Harmony, &c. 193, Quecnatreot.-Vacancies for Pupils. ARMONY CLfiii meets on Saturday Evenings. Foe, 1 KShwa-, Two vacan ciea.-Apply Mr W. H. Wubbo, fl*. Qneeu-st. SINGING CLASS for Ladies. Jee, 1 guinea. Thrco vacancies.—Apply 'Stif vl1. H. Wobbo. 183. Queen-atroct. ___ "O ESERVE your Purchases for our Great O; Salo.-Samiiel Cootnbea & Co.. Canada Buildings, QHflen-street. IVORINE tOh f AIKTING ON in tho foUowing coifi'iiTß <-BnlF. Pink, Blue, Ureon, Balmon, LayenCio!1, W^Jte,*c, in sheets of 20 x 16, 2s each; Tr-laUßie'. Shope, assorted colours, from 2d each: Oval I'aKtto' Shftpo, as sortad oolonrs. from 2d each; Sjtaarff Palette Shape, assorted colours, from Zd e»(6n..—Wv Leech, Picture Framer, aiortland-streei. T^ you value your uood name do not put II ifi A jeopardy by selling countorfoits of Wolfk a gQMSAH'PB. , TIHE Sal* of Mr Fry's Whoiosalo Stock commences To-morrow Morning.—Samuel Coombea & Co.. Canada Tluildlngs, Queepst- Jf»pr REWARW.—Tbo above Reward 3&O will bo gfVen for Bnch information aa will lead to tho conviction of tho thior, or thiavos, who stole the pigeon ballaßt from my Bailing boat in St. George's Bay somotimo dming the past week.—Henry A. H. Mnnro, ParneU, Hth February, 18ffl.' . mRAM-CARS —When makitiffyoaT Far- X chaseaat our Great Wholesale Sab; ask for a Tram-car Tioket—Samuel Coombes'&Co., Canada Buildings, Queon-street SOMMERCIAL^TRAVELLER vißiting Sydney next week lv open to receive Com liana—Address " %ergeUo," Boi 107. P.O. riIRAM-CARS.—When making your Pur- I chasea at our Great Wholesale Sale, aak for a Tram-oar Tiokot—Samuel Coombes & Co.. Canada Buildings. Queen-street. A LADY wishea to meet another to share _C3L expenses in a cottage, each furnishing •vrn room.-Address >>H.M.R.. MBoliaont House, Vlnoont*troet__ ■ T>¥SEftVE your Purchases for our Great f\i Bale.-'Samuel Coombes & Ca, Canada HnMinire. Qneen-Btrdflt. Lost and Found. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, a Dark-Brown Horao about 34.2 hands; in distinct brand; small pioco of roper on i>>;ck.— Any person delivering the same to the under signed will rcoeive the above reward. Arohd. McKinlay, Rata-stroet, Ponsonby. Auckland, g^bniary 18. (JUND, in Parnell, on Sunday, a Silver Watoh, Owner can have the samo by paying expenses'.—Apply Btar Office. TTIOUNS7~Grand Proehold Allotment on JD main thoroughfare: immense traffic; oroat proepeotive value. To to sold cheap, £8 per foot Money in it—J. B. Randersoa. Auctions. 10-MORROW, AT 10.30 a.m. L. >V~IiATON WILL SELL by auction, at his Mart,. To-morrow (Saturday), at half-past 10 o'clock, Apples, Pears, Damßons, Plums. Quinces Cheeßß. Potatoes, Onions, fee. ffic TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, At eleven o'clock. OATS! OATS! OATS 1 In the Estate of A. aa» R. Eaton. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to soil by ptthHs auction, at his FORT-BTRKBT BTUREB on1 Tae«day, Fob. 24, at elovon o'clock, 2Q5 BACKS PBIME yKHD OATS Also, iQQ BACKS GOOD OATS gK SACKS GOOD OATS. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23. ON ACCOUNT Off WHOM IT MAY CONCEKff, NO REsiRVE. ' ' COLLINS' AXES, HATCHETS, HAM MERS, GRINDSTONE MACHINES, itA-ILS, PUMPS. GABRIEL LEWIS • HAS received iasSraetions to soil on Monday, at 11 o'doCH, S 22 Cases Collins' Ax«J 8 Cases HatchbU 1 Shingling Hammor 2 Picks and Adzes W 8 Cases Grindstone Machines Also, , 50 Kegs S nnd 4 inch Kails 20 Hew Wire Nails Anltrfoice of American Force aud Woofl Pnrops. No Rcserva. . ' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY. 24, At oleven o'clock. T® MERCHANTS, BAKERS, AND OTHERS. ADELAIDE FLOUR 1 ADELAIDE FLOUR! G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to Bell by publio auction at his FORT-STREET STOKES on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at eleven o'clock, <7(\(\ SACKB HICKS AND BTJIiBTB 700 BRAND OF ADELAIDE FLOUR. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, ; At Twelve o'Clook noon. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TTALUABLE CMTY TfiREEHOLD ■pROPERTY, HOBSON AND CUSTOMSSTRBBTS. G. W. BINNEY TTAS received inetructions from Mr J. A. T. Butler, to sell by public auction, on Wed nesday. 18th March, at twelve o'clock noon, THAT VALUABLE PROPERTY, having a frontage of 66 feet to Hobson-street and 66 feet frontage to Customs street, with the snbstantial dwellings erected thereon, situated near to Gleeaon's Family Hotel, Customs-street West,



W. S. COOIII.ANK.] [JAS. VIM* TO-MORROW. At 11 o'clock. YACHT TITANIA. TmOR SALE, by auction, at°urßoomP, JD Queen-street, Vmorrow (Saturday)* 2lst • inßt.,atlJo'elook, Tho YACHT TITANIA, i tons aofulynew.. Steps on morning of eal3. SAMUEL Co"cHRABE & SOU, Auctionoore, T 0 • M 0 KB 0 \V, At 2.30 o'Cloek. J. H, HAIIEK WILL Soli, at the Newton Auatioa Mart, Karangahapc Road. j HOUSEHOLD FURNI'.fUIIB and BFFKCTS, 'including Coutfcs, Chain*, Tables, Whatnote. Chbr/osier, Chests Drawers, Wnshstands.Beds. Bedding, Bewlng Machines, to., o »oy«{" (52-inch), i/*KO9d; order; Wheelbarrows, 458., 18 Cusos Apples, ia Rood condition. Also, A Consignment of JiSRh-clasfi Pi«t«rM. •j™ Deep Gilt Frames; mrs* be sold. Tfccsa wa i quite new, and in good ordef. >, Sale at 2.30 o'Gloci. ""^mJRDAYTFEBKUARY 28, IMPORTAKT BALE OF FARM STOCK, FOR SALE, at Ifce residence of Mr John Johni, Otahuhu (who is leayinu the farm), on Saturday, February 23k At, U o aloe*:, ITHE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK, ' as £oll«w»: — 28 Quiet Cows In milt 20 00-sft Cows forward in osuf 50 Head Mixed Oattle 10 Half-brfcS Alderneys Tho PrUtf Filly at the lato Show 10 Working Hones 10 Colts and Hacka 3 Farm Mares (loals at fool) 2 Rldine Maros, in foal to Hippocampus with foals at foot to Hippocampus 6 Timor Ponies i SO Ew«s in lamb ZPtes Bo' BoTi'ble-Bhaft Waggon, Tip Dreys. Bug»r73prin(f Cart, 2 Doutle-fn.row mowik a SlDgle-lurrow Plough McMfd Plon«h, 2 Horse Hayinkei. Cha^iitter. i sote Harrows, Disk Harro-tf, Chain Harrow, Grabber Roller, Mowing Machine, Harass, and sundrip> 150 saokß Oata 2 stacks Straw 3 stacker Hay Btaok Oaten Shoavoa litinsheon provided. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 33, At 10 o'Cloek. EDWAKD LEYDOH HAS received irtstructions to sell, oa the above date, cX She Watermen's 8t«pB. 1 OPEN-SAIIING BOAI CHanalon"}). with sails complete. NO RESERVE EDWARD LEYDON,. Auctioneer, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, At 11 o'clock. BUITE (IN HORSEHAIR), LOO TABLES, IRON BEDSTEADS (HALF TESTER), CHESTS OF DRAWEES, PIANO, &C, &G., &C. EDWAtfD LE,TDON HAS been favoured with instenctioßO from Mr Gracie to- soli on the premises. Hobeon-Btroet (next Mr Blakio'a slate yardl, THE WHOLK OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FUR« NITURB AND BFFEOre. Consisting of— Snlte in horsehair, Loo Tibia. Dining do» Iroa Bedsteads, Matirassea and Palliasses, Lt.rpeto« OilolO'h, Mangle, Clseats ot Drawers, Wwth-i stands and Ware. Fenders and Firelrona, GnU lery, Croolcsry.Oleographis.Ornemento, &0.4&0., &c. Also, 1 GRAND UPRIGHT PIANO (Woteut). btf Brharat, original cost, £15. No Reserve, EDWARD LEYDOff, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24^ * EX VAMDUA RA. *' UNRESERVED SALE OF ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE— Oval Mantels, Swing Glasses, Whatnots, Fancy TabUe, Dining and Drawing Boom Suites, Duchess Suites, SMa boards, Brackots, Rugs, UtAa, Oil Paintings, very rwe Oleographs, &c. &c. be. balance of above shipment not landed in time for last sale. , gabrieTlewis HAS received instructions to sell at hia 1 Rooms on above date, at 11 o'olosk, THE UNOPENED PORTION OF ENGLISH MADE KURNITURM, ex aborfe Uhip, nok landed in time for last gale. No Reserve. REMUEBA. -pEMUERAv TJEMUERA. -1/-ILLA "VTILLA QJITES, •^yiLLA aiTES, FOR THE MILLION. VICTORIA AVENUE. VICTORIA AVENUE. VICTORIA AVENUE.' PORTLAND ROAD. , PORTLAND ROAD. PORTLAND ROAD. ARNEY. ROAD. , ARNEY ROAD. ARNEY ROAD. BROWN-STREET. BROWN-STREET. BROWN-STREET,' OVER QOO LARGE & WELL-SITt7ATEI> ALLOTMENTS, IN ALL PARTS OF THE FASHIONABLE DISTRICT OF REMUERA. Being the whole of tho Land owned by THE ST. HELIER'S AND RBMUEKA LAND COMPANY. Six surveyors are on tho ground, and as noon as the survey is completed, and lithographia plans made, the PROPKRTY WILL BB OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC ON MOSI2 FAVOUKABLB TKIIMS. Porsons wishinj; for Land or Allotments in tha Romuera District, within a quarter of an houc ■ of Auckland, will do woll to WAIT FOlt THIi SALE, as the Auotionsor's instructions ARE TO BELL. VIDB THE LABT REMUJJRA SALE-AHI SOLD, AND NO BOGUS BIDS. These Allotments require no fulsome puff td recommend them, as they recommend them-! selves, extending as they do from the rosidenee of j. MoCosh Clark, Esq.. on (he main roed, Remuera, to that of Thos. Morrin, Esq., on the beach. IN CONCLUSION, don't be led away by RETAIL PUFF, but wait for the WHOLUJ SALE, and compare notes. THE SALE WILL BB EARLY IN MARCH. Rri /GREENWOOD • VV« VJT Auctionoer. Contiuuoii on '<rartb Paio