TONGA.

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Messrs WatsforJ, Unghnm, and appointed by the lately held its "** Stehureh, arrived here last W+ a .athern Cross, and after making **£ toq«W« proposed to the King ""f L Church the following proposi " . "..Ml That the Tongan district U»»from th° N°W S°U<'h VVftlo" 'M"1 »„d be attached to tho Victorian Co»f4rtnW'ln Conference. (2) That Mr 3 *"ta w»o«d from Tonga. 13) That feS hflalso removed from Tonga, men be sent down." These pro- Wm Son tho schomo of reconcile- Either the King nor Ins *• .^'willing to give up Mr Watkin, WH rt* ot the deputation has so i^^Ji d there aro to be two churches k, filled, an? proposition is to bo mado W&* Sydney Conference about the '"h! ( ?« and thus ends perhaps the last f^fTonga ever being united again to "'^"seoutlon of Wcsleyans. ~ . nf the chiefs havo been so angry ft conduct of their peop o in sup <l£ttr Moulton, whom thoy ook upon tflyoi the King, tha at the MI™S Holako; Nukntiilulu, and Aliau ***{, f_ told "many of tho natives—some M^two-to go and lind other places 1 that thoy should not livo in their »U'Bl°'Th 0 Premier, however, had tho F? „w>mDtly rcturnod, and reproved ftfTocAeir conduct. In R«bpa<. 5 fif banished seven women to an "ufbut allowed food to bo taken to find their native minister to preach *^m The Premier, however, sent a ifSd took them back to their homes, "5 to tlio annoyance of their chief. «"* "L hear that in Haabai. at ITiitads, in consequence of their '"^r behaviour to tho chiefs, fnSr it is eaid, ordered them to _Wlt an uninhabited island called S some 20 have actual y been sent. Kmier has again interfered and a £]£« been sent for their removal. It ia .hint, the Premier is hore just now, fitSUttto to say how far the chiefs l&io some instances have carried altera- Monk* 8 ot tho Vice-Consul. 7. niiye arrived here last week with iLtonds, the Vice-Consul. He has ifttiWd from his visit to England, lie B married in a few weeks, it is said, to |pwt daughter of the Rev. J. E tailor,.

Parliament Meeting. Smt preparations are boing made for tho jstjiigof the Tongnn Parliament, which ilobe heli. here next month.

(ntOS AKOTHER JORRK.SFONriE>'T.)

Vavau, April 30, 1885, Persecution. 11. evil work of persecution rages hero w,fi_rcely than ever. The constitution, k» justice, and humanity are trampled on ifidetermined effort that is now being ofe.to destroy the Wesleyan Mission m. U I l^d the space I should feol toll to lay bare all the abominable things y five been done in these islands to ■ni the people to join the new church. vm have been banished to a solitary y without food, or a place to cover fa. and their relatives and friends were sad the right to visit or feed^ them. aihavo been exposed a whole day to a Bill sun, kept there, and bullied and Sailed, with the object of inducing ta to desert their faith. Others havo MMren from their homes and planta in ud made to go and seek shelter and id'ta the Wesleyan missionary. 'M»d is in a complete state of unrest. lit (to alone is responsible for it. Blood i, it shed any day. People's passions . wsad. AU tho old feuds the " Lot- u ' folded long since are now being Mirf Island against island, and chief %Ss Church is shortly to be opened Hongs,"and instead of gathering at it meiiog ceremony as of old, _in ElK?of peaco, lovo, and unity, kMpleof Haabaiand Vavau aro ordered m armed-not to suppress a rebellion, kuWhas ever thought of such a thing, Hi it to put down an evil, unless it is ratio refuse to desert the faith of your to The object is to overawe the ihfoi ones, and put out tho last spark of M the people are supposod to possess, lay reasonably be asked, What object __Hiß»ker have for encouraging such a tarajegame? To Englishmen who live Initad to natives.friend and foe alike, it iqalte clehr. It ia an effort on his jit to, induce the natives to dnvo Stray English influence. Attho"Fono IBBpaljofy gathering 1ie1,4 »B V avail latabliah the new church, the natives ijtatMr Baker, in his address, accused Pi of being a grasping country (nima i l&and assured them that he was the Pngtifhman in Tonga that was, en mating to prevent their country being at (rota them by the English Govoni 'jiijt;1-. ft isi owing to these and similar ftteaentations, and tlio disturbing ele- Pphig from them, that we are now- Wdifitb tho present unhappy state of WJF''' ■<■•■ '•■ 111 Watto, another e^-missionary and lHHend of Mr Baker, has been through jfcgrotip collecting the quarterly subscrip ■fajn tie new church members. The *c missionaries [and others connected j-Jhigihad fortlje most part previous to i lint abstained from making free with %an Church property ; he has new M Wm in public that they are freo to .fiechurches and other property. It is ipjH.'sflme instances he has qualified pfapentalittleaftera truly Jesuitical l^wying,' ',' I am a foreigner, there in I do nit say take possession ; but if [d ytrar"wish. you are free to do it." S;«B'«a_d in Vavau,1 at a c|iurch ™'.<)n a lldnday evening. On Tues j"! tie principal Wesleyan Church was Wind prepared. On Wednesday Mr •"Hill and the members of his church MM of the building; the following PW every Wesleyan Church in Vavau E pen possession of by Mr Watkinte fol- W.-1.-I tip not a Wesleyan, neither dol eto have tiny knowledge of Wesleyan .(iMpline; but I canpot help but mm .ftpy b»ve the same rights as *»»Uiponß bodies-the Patbplfcs for in- P^Hio,tlie Wesleyan Church property *W certainly be ap sacred as their Wjfr or the property of any private in-

MORAL HALL-ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

jffi:tat orchestral concert given by the NNety upder thp new arrangement members took place By, aud passed off very agreeably. {"•Won our space has crowded out our M the performance.

FOXTON- NEW PLYMOUTH RAILWAY

of G; J. Newman, New Ply- H $8,990, has beon accepted'for thp .•tooapontraot.

Bt!m?noe *°tho locafmanufacture ■tfi"''l"!! we have ascertained ■>G» * facts:—For some time past ■ itr'^fent have been endeavouring H. Cwifi te indJviduals in the colony _■ kWi ""^manufacture of ammunition, ■:*S°wwithout success, Mr Whitney _____ liv 8 contraot has boen concluded K?"*ii tho Army with private __B*«s_' iJ? representative of a Bib^i. 0( other Auek'and gentlemen, ■*fc»»"" 6' Schwartz Kissling, B I '-• Htszard, who intonds form ■fffig^to be called New Zealand H'uS.' ■*jompany, for the purpose ■wS^Lk their contraot- The ■it :F_ '"th the Government is for ■SiSL? ftiee year;—that is that ■ V!r n.<. ntbill(l themselves to purchaso ■ ____P*S- 0D only from tho contractors B^s|? Mmt w<« only just to the pon- H'feilfi? iT 511 require to ipvest con -9 j*L• W«l i^Fl "it, etc. The greater ■Ik ■ V.w machinery for tha manu ____PhP_E_;. i° ™ado in the colony, «f<SL?i lnJ ention of the promoters to ».& ak, •*■«■ industry as much as pos ■;!*«Wtlm. .MM nmption of snider ball «rtljS i ln, the colcl»y for Volunteers ■SBffi i «.l.«<l,000 rounds. It is In ■s:fsCW 8r manufactured at Dune ■ar^fc toil• OTe are many testi '-'i^__B!ltlMfrh 7CellenCe ofthis powder, s|MifflffiM ISfo as gopd as represented, ___£$ iVyrapany will use many thou hi ojf It .yearly. •

NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO.- ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the above company was held this morning, in the office, Lower Queen street, Mr D. B. Cruickshank, Chair man of Directors, being in the chair. Six teen shareholders in all were present. After the proceedings had been formally opened, the Chairman enquired if tho meeting would accept the report and balance-sheet as road, writeon copies of them having been circu lated in the room.

Mr A. Bull suggested that the meeting should be adjourned in ordor that the report aud balance-sheet, might be printed and placed in the hands of tho shareholders. Tho present position of tbo company was vory serious indued, and lie therefore thought it but right that the shareholders should havo tbo opportunity of fully con sidering it before coming to tho meeting. After some discussion upon this sugges tion, which appeared to meet with much favour, the report and balance-sheet were rend. They are as follow : —

Bai.anck-siif.et por the year ending 31st MARcn, 1835.—Liabilities: To capital, 150.000 in £1 nharos: Colonial shares, 104,289 at 12s 6d, £65,180 l?a Gd: British shares. 301 at 12a 6d, £18" 10a: British Bharca, 12 315 at 20b, fit 2,315—£77.713 2s Cd ; less unpaid calls, £14810s -£77,4& l 12s 6d ; premiums on shares .old, £>65 2s 9d; Insurance fund, £9.500; depreciation account, £7,000: suspense account. £756; accounts owing bj- Company, £22,!H0: total. £117.526 lis 6d.- Asaots : By stock as per schedule. £105.303 4slld ; accounts owing to Company. £5,90. 7a 7d ; stock of unconsumed storeß In Provldoring Depart ment, £325 Is 7d ; shares held In trust by Capt. McGrogor, £395 IGa 6d: cash In hand, £9213s 2d; balance of Profit nnd Loss Account, £5,44375f1d; total: £117,526 lis tid.

Profit and Loss Account.—lßßs—Ma"ch 31: To general oxpenses. interest, &c.. £2,031 Is Id; Insurance fund, £'2,000; depreciation account, £2,000: suspense account, £750: Total, 67,337 la Id. 18S1— April 1: By balance brought forward, £218 7s sd; 1885-March 31: Gross profits. £1.721 IS* lid; transfer fees. £3 105—£1.913 13s Id; balance, £5 443 7s 9d : Total, £7.387 Is 1(1.

.Stock. March 31st, 1885 —Clansman. £21,257 6b Brt: Wollineton, £20,931 3s lOd; aionelg, '.10.310; Mac„-re!tcr. £li,!H!) 19s 7d; Argylo, £0.0.-8: lona, £7.628; Douglas. £3.800; Galr lock. £13,053 7s IH ; Rowena. £1.032; Katikatl, £1.702 13s 8d: Staff*, PA 934 ; Fingal. £1,800; Little George, £275; Ilorso Boxes, &c„ &o„ £13213s 3d. Total, £105,303 4s lid.

The Directors, in presenting their annual report to the shareholders, regret that the operations o, the company during the past year have not been so successful ns for merly. Two new steamers have been added to our fleet, but owing to seamen's strikes a general dulness in trade, and other adverse circumstances, the anticipations of increased business have not been realised. The bal ance at debit of profit nnd loss account on the year's business is £905 15s 2d, to which it has been thought desirable to add £2,000 for depreciation; £2,000 for insurance, nnd £755 as a provision against doubtful debts, making tlie total £54-1.1 7s 9d after deducting the credit balance at the be ginning of the year. The Directors had hoped that the present year would have been a moro prosperous one for the com pany, but fear that the collision between the's.s. Macgregor and Wellington may prevent these expectations from being realised. The Directors retiring by rotation are Messrs Cruickshank, Macfarlnne, and Fraser, who are eligible and otter them selves for re-election. Mr J. Milne, auditor, retires, and is eligible for re-election. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report' and 'balance-sheet, expressed regret that the tjuty which had fallen to his lot was not so pleasant as usual. How ever, no regrets could influence the facts, which were simply these : That after again making a fair allowance for deprecia tion, placing a further sum of £2,000 to our insurance Fund, with £7511 to suspenso account, the balance to bo carried forward to debit of profit and loss stood at £5,443 7s. 9d. It would naturally enough bo asked what were the causes—the special causes, othor than simply the general dul ness of trade—which led to this result. They wero several, Since tho last annual meeting two new boats have boen added to the fleet, and have given satisfaction to the travelling public ; but the anticipations of increased trade to meet the heavy expenses of these boats have not been realised. The gross earnings have been just about the same as they were when the service was performed by steamers half the size; but the cost of maintaining that service has been greatly enhanced. The trade with Russell and other Northern rjorts has remained almost stationary; while the pas senger traffic with Tauranga—on account of travellers often preferring to go the Lakes by rail to Cambridge—has sensibly declined. On the West Coast things have been exceptionally quiet. Then there had been severe opposition in what wns formerly one of their best ports; arid the endea vours to open up new channels for the surplus wimden ' Nats |iad i^ot been very successful, ami as if to aggra vate matters still more, thoy had been compelled by n strike among the seamen and liremon to pay a higher rato of wages. Tho " lona " and " Rowena " too had under gone considerable alterations and repairs. As for the outlook for tho ensuing year. They had certainly begun very badly. About three weeks ago the "Gairloch " was run into by the " Herald," and the very next night the "McGregor" and "Wel lington " collided. The losses resulting from these casualties would be a fair charge against their insurance fund, which now stood at £.9,50 D; but the indirect loss to the Company through delays and dis organization of trade would bo serious. Judging from present appearances ho thought there was very little chance of a dividend next yea*. Stjll the Directors were not without hope for tho future. In any case thoy might reasonably expect that general trade will improve. The prospects even of the north were good, and a perma nent improvement on tho West Const seemed more than likely.' It was just possible that future operation's might so improve as to enable theft* to utjlize t|te wooden boats as feeders to the1 lngo ones.

Tbe motion was seconded

A discission ensued; in the oourso of which Mr Bull proposed as nn amendment, " That the meeting be now adjourned for a fortnight, and that in the moantlme the report" and balance-sheet be printed and circulated amongst the shareholders, to gether with a detailed statement of the working expenses of each boat." • In seconding the proposition, Mr D. 11. McKenzie said that: the shareholders were not dissatisfied with the Directors or with their conduct of r.ll'nif s, seeingthat they tfire as largely interested as'anyone else in the success of the Company. Still, if time were allowed for consideration, suggestions might bo offered which would be advan tageous to all concerned. Ho thought it better to lay up some of the boats, Tlio Chairman said thftt }ie w quite favourable to £he adjournment. The share holders would thereby-'be afforded oppor tunity for nominating other candidates for the^directorateif they choose. Messrs J. M. Clark, D. J. McLeod, the Chairman, and others, thought it inrrflvis; able tQ print nr.d circulate' a detailed statement of tho working oxporisos' of the various boats. The Chairman considered it imprudent to Haunt such information in the face of the public, thus disclosing the Company's points of weakness to those who mijrht enter into opposition. A statement, however, might be prepared and left iri the office for inspoction by shareholders. Mr Bull, having accepted this suggestion, and (intended his proposition accordingly, the (jiiairman withdrew his motion in favour of it, and it therefore passed nam con. The meeting accordingly adjourned.

THE MACGREGOR.

There has been no communication be tween the Kawau and town to day, so that we havo no information respecting the Macgregor more recent t^han what was published, yesterday. The prevalence of a strong northerly gale with heavy sea would probably prevent anything being done to tlio wrepk, which »s exposed to its violence. . & telegram received at 2 p.m. from Wai wera states that tho Glenelg. Gazelle, and Fanny Thornton are lying at anchor in Big Bay, inside Kawakawa.

The Committee of the Gospel Temperance Mission recognising the necessity for per aonal visitation of all whofato their numbers, some time since invited the co operation of the minister o the Gospel, resulting in the appointment of delegates from most of the city and suburban churches who united with a sub committee of the Gospel Temperance Mission in organising and carrying out a Astern of visitation representing Anglian, Weslwan, Free Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist: The delegate met last even tog at the Tabernacle, Upper Queen-street to receive reports, and we are pleased to earnthlt thework as far as it is done, „ exceedinel/ satisfactory, inasmuch that out LveThundred visited only a very small proportiod have lapsed, one and all of the victors expressed pleasure at the reception accorded tfietn, and the interest manifold by [hose visilcd. A, many .whose ad dresses were given are unaWe to be found, the Committee would be glad t those changing their residence would inti mate such change to the Secretary, Mr Cox, Coombea'a Arcade, Queen-street,

FIJI NEWS.

:.'■- tb? nrrival of the <.a. Arawata from Fiji to-day we havo niesto 15th, trom which we make the following extract :—

Flogging Chiefs.

Considerable commotion has been caused among the Fijians at Bait in consequence of the flogging at Ratu Esau, chief of the Lasakanans and a man of tho highest rank, by Ratu Epeli. A number of othor chiefs and commoners woro flogged at tho same time. Thoir offence was that though rehearsals for tho meJxn in connection with tho recently performed ceremonies i had been duty appointod, thoy chose to übsout thouißolves. After tlio conclu sion of tho Vakataral ilulu they wore charged with " disobodience " (talaidredre), and the matter was formally investigated, with tho rosult that each ono was sentenced to be publicly Hogged. In consequence of Ratu Esau's high rank he was flogged by Ratu Epeli; Ratu Joni Colata Hogged several minor chiefs, and the rest were doalt with by commauers. The matter supplies a singular Mfeplification of the freedom of the sub.e_Wfc personal liberty which the present forfmipGovernment has secured to these peoplev^JJln the olden time Ratu Gavidi. the father of Ratu Esau, held Cakobau at his mercy, and was only re strained from clubbing him through tbe interposition of the Rev. Mr Calvert. Now, under the protection of the English flag, Ratu Epeli the son of Cakobau subjects Ratu Esau to the ignominous degradation of a public flogging. It can but be con cluded that the matter will direct tho atten tion of his Honor the Administrator to the general manner in which the chiefs placed in authority aro exorcising their power.

Wf.lt.inoton, this day.—The Governor has granted twelvo months leave of absence to tho Hon. W. Robinson, M.L.C.

To the Editor : Sir,—lf in my evidence yesterday re Hugh Kirkwood's prohibition order I had said Mrs Kirkwood was afraid of hor life, it would havo boen better. Please insert, and oblige—yours, &c, J, Newman.

Mr W. n. Skinner, architect, has to-day received the following tonders for the erec tion of a two storey cottage of four rooms and lean-to, for Mr R. Carr, in Wellesley street :—Piobert, £250; Edmonds, £249 10s; Leigh Bros., £225 ; Hardy, |£213 ; Mcintosh and Co., £2GO (accepted).

Daniel Courtney, of Coromandel, publi can, filed a petition in bankruptcy to-day. Meetings were hold of the creditors of P. X, O'Brien, publican, of Rangiriri, and of Edward Fail, printer. In the former case the meeting was adjourned till Friday, and in the latter the assignee was left to realise on the estate.

THIS AUCKLAND EVENING BTAK, WEDNESDAY, MAY .20, SBSS.



Gazette In Bankruptcy. T N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT7.Fi)ANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of " Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883." and the amendments Ithoreof, and of the Bankruptcy of James t i.arke, of Auckland, Photographer, a Bankrupt, Notice is hebehy given that the first Gonoral Meeting of Creditors will bo held at my ofiico. Star Buildings, Fort-street, in the City of i Auckland, on TUESDAY. May 28, 183?, at twelve o'clook noon. Proof ot debt niUßt be furnished prior to or at tho moot- ; Ing. Proxy forms can bo obtained at piy oft(co. | Noproof can be admitted, except under order pf the Court, after the expiration of tlirpo months from tlie date of the filing of the petition. Ac counts sent in unsupported by proof of debt as , prescribed by law cannot be recognised. Dated thia 19th day of May, 1885. ' JOHN LAWSON, ' Offlolol ABBignoe In Bankruptcy. Russell & Camphell, Wyndham street, ; Auckland, Bollcltora for tho Bankrupt, i TN BANKRUPTCY.' ■IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUOKLAND. i to the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and of the amendments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of William and Jamkh Clarke, of Auckland, Photographors, Bankrupts. j Notice is hereby given that the First Goneral Meeting of Creditors will be hold at my ofiico, Star Buildings. Fort street, in the City of Auckland, on MONDAY, the 25th Instant, at I two o'clock p.m. Proof of dobt must be 1 furnished prior to or at tho meeting. Proxy < forms can bo obtained at my ofllce. Noproof • can bo admitted,- except under order of tho Court, after the oxptration of three months from tho dato of the filing ot tho petition. Ac counts sent in unsupported by proof of debt as , prescribed by law pannpt bo yecognioed. Dated this lflth day qt May, 18? S. JOHN LAWSON, j Ofliclal Assignee in Bankruptcy. | RUSSELL Attn Camphell. Wyndhtim-stroet, i Auokland, Solicitors for tho Bankrupts. TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT~OFBANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter ot "The Bankruptcy Aot, i 1883." and of tho amendments- thereof, nnd of 1 tho Bankruptcy of WIf.LUM Clari.e, of Auckland, Bhetagraplior, a Bankrupt. Notice is herehV given that tho first Gonoral ] Meeting of -Creditors -will bo held at my oflloe, . Si'AR Buildings. ■ Fort-street, In the L City of Auckland, on TUESDAY; tho 2dth inst,, ISBS, at two o'clock p.m. Proof of debt must bo 1 furnished prior to or dt tho meeting. Proxy forms nan bo obtainod ar. my office. No proof can bo admitted, except undor ordor of tho Court, after the expiration of three months from the date of the filing of tin potltion. Accounts sent In unsupported by proof of debt as prescribed ' by law cannot bo recognised. Dated this 19th day of May, 1885. JDHN LAWSON, , Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. Russrjx ahd Camppeu., Vfrndjiam street, Ancklchd, Solicitors fpr'Hio Bankrupt. \ ' Vmm ~ : T N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1883." and thß various statutory amendments thereof. Notice w -hE-Ikby bivfttf that I, ANdrkw McCkYMOST,' of Auokland, in flje PrpT'nnial District Of Auckland and'Cqlqny pf Now S^oa land. Master Mariner, have this day filed in said Court St Auoklant. a petition to bo ad.mdged a a Bankrupt, Dated this Uth day of May, ISBS. ANDREW McCLYMONT. TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act. 1383," and the amendments thercbf, and of the Bankruptcy oi'DAHiRt. Coumney, ot Coro mandel, Hotelkeeper, a Bankrupt. NOTICB 18 HEREBY GIVEN that I, DANIR-, Courtney, of Coromandel, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zea land, Hotelkeeper, hayo Una day tiled In tho aoid Court Qt Auokland a jatitlon to be ad judged a Bankrupt. Dated this 20th day ot May. 1885. DANIEL COURTNEY. Joseph Bladhb, Imperial Chambera, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the Bankrupt, TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF BANK RUPT^ HOLPEN A* AUCKLAND. In tlie matter of "The Bankruptcy Aot, 1883," and of the amendments thereof, and of tlie Bankruptcy of Daniel Courtney, of Coro mandel, Hotelkeeper, a Bankrupt. Notice is herery gives that the first Goneral Meeting of Creditors'will bo held at my office, STAR Buildings, Fort-street, in the City of Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, ?7th May, 1885, at eleven o'clock a.m.' Proof of; debt mu6t be furnished prior to' or at tho meeting.' Proxy forms can be obtained at my offloe. No' propf cj^n bo ftdmifted, except under ordep of the Court, after the expiration of three months from the date of tho filing of the petition. Aocounts sent In unsupported by proof of debt as prescribed by law cannot be recognised. DoWthif2othdayoj»ißiw S oN, Ofliclal Assignee in Bankruptcy. J. Blades, Vulcan Lano, /.ufikland.'Solicitor for the Bankrupt, AUCKLAND GUESS CLUB, at Rob son's Rooms, every Thursday, 7.30 p.m. Ohessjuic. Draughts. Visitors invited. T 0 LET, in Anglesea street, a House having 6 largo Rooms, gas and water, large allotment planted with trees; also, ai roomed House and scullery, city water. Great North Road, Newton.—T. Ussher, Stichbury's , Buildings, Queen-street >— i /-\AMARU " ipOTATOES! /"kAMARC T>OTATOES I JUST ARRIVED SPLENDID SAMPLE. ' In Lots To Suit. I E. MITCHELSON & CO. 1 A UCKLAND TABERNACLE. • "TOMORROW (THURSDAY) EVENING. 21st, at 7.50 o'clock, Preaohing Service by f Pastor T. Spurgeon. F,verv THURSDAY, from and after aboVe • datJ?reaoUM Service will bo held in the f TabernaSe? inslead of Wednesday as hereto fore,



1 Wanted. TENANTED, Plate-laying Hands for 5T Completion Contract. Thame* VHllny and Kotorua iiuil»»aj.—Apply at Morrinsville on Monday morning next—D. Fallon. W'^LNTEDT'Coat, Veßt, or Trouser Handa, Bmart Sewers. Machinists, and and Ifnprovers.—Auckland Clothing Co., Cus toui3-Bl:root East. W"~ ANTED, a Barber for Nolson.— Apply M, Levy & Co., Fort-street, Auckland. WANTED, a good Scconijßland for tho Grocery Business.—Avfly Gavin Wal lace, Karangahape Itoad. WANTED, a Young Man for tho Bake house.—Apply to G. Wright. Pastry Cook and Confectioner, 257, Qucon-atrcct WANTED, a Boy about ten or twelvo to assist in housework.—Apply Vaile and Brndloy. Auctioneers. _ WANTED, a Bmart Boy accustomed to stablo work.—Apply Proprietor Grafton Road 'Bup. WANTED, an intelligent Lad, who can read manuscript woll.—Apply Star Olllco. ' WANTED a strong, active Lad to ride for orders and make himself useful.— Apply Mr J. Fobs, Butcher, Queen-street. ANTED, a smart, acti. c Youth, with good address, to deliver br.ad —Apply to Queensland Bakery, Wakefield-Btreet, WANTED, an Apprentice in tho Beam Shed. — Apply Messrs Ireland Bros , Tannory, Pannmre. WANTED, by a Young Man, a I. luce as Improver to tbo Carpentering busi neaa.—Address " J.H.," Post-office, Otahuhu, WANTED, Married Couple to occupy oottage; employment for both—the mi h na general help, hiß wife good cook and hous« | keeper,—Writs to Mrs Marten, Webb's Piano forte nnd Organ Depot, Oak llouso, Hobson-nt. WANTED, a willing Girl to mind children and aatiiat In housework.—Mrs Arthur Lewis, Sentinel Road, Home Bay. V*7ANTED,"a Girl about 10 to assist with TT housework: references required.—Apply Mrs T. Hid. opposite Store, Ora.ton Road, WANTED, a good Nurse for one ol'ild ; references required —Apply Mrs Chas. Sharlnnd. Princea-streot* WAN TED, n General Servant.—Apply Mra A lux. Aitken, Epsom. WANTED, a Good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Jnggor, Arnoy Road, Roninors, before 11 a.m. in morning, or after live p.m, "aN^D~ a "GeneraT Servant.— M is B inks, Pali Road, Kpsom. WANTED, a good General Servant for an easy situation. — Mrs A. Taylor, Grocer, Karangahape Road. VXTANTED, an Elderly Porson, botween T T SO and 10. us General Sorvant; easy place.—Apply Mrs Diamond's Registry Olllco, Lowor Pit.t-Btreot. WANTED, first-class Dressmaker to tako charge. Must bo good hand.—Ap ply by letter, J.W.D., Staii Ofllce, W~ ANf ED, immediately, a Wet Nurse", —Apply to Dr. MaeMullen, at Shar lana'a, Shortland-streot, betwoen Hand 1 during the day, or in the evening betwoen 7 ond 8. at Dr. MaoMiillcns privato residence, Princes- Btrcot. VfcTANTED, situation ns Waitress or TT Housemaid; good lofercucea.—K. C Newton Posit-otllce ANTED, by Experienced Person^ Situation as Hoiiaokecpcr, Mother's Help, or Nursery Governess; good references.— H.D., Star Ofllce. . \VTANTED, two respectable Boarders. TT Splendid accommodation; 18s, Including washing.—Apply Jas. Wright, Upper Queen-st, 30rner of Canada-street, "ANTED, Elderly Gontloman Boarder in a privato family, no children; terms moderate; within 10 minuMs1 walk of Post aftlco.—Addroas A.P., Star Olllco. ANTED, by n Single Gontloman, Lodgings (parlour and bedroom) within ton or Hftoon minutes'walk of Queen, st feet— Apply by letter only to A.R.S., Star Ofllce. WANTED, by an oldorly Gontloman, Board and Lodgings with eldorly widow My, where no othor boarders are kept.—State :orms, J.C.. Star Ofllce. WANTED, 1,000 New Customers for Fowler and Co., Qrey-streot. Prlmo Beef Mutton and Sausages at current prices. _tlve us a trial. WANTEDT'the Public'to Call and See tho Now and Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, etc., at tho Thames Carrlago and Dray Factory, Ylctorla-streot East, WANTED at Once, 20;00O Pick and Bhovol Mon to call at Garrott Bros', and ! toouro Watertightg at 8s Gd; Bluchers, Is Od. _alo will lost for Ono Month only. WANTED, Purchasers for 190 Cases of I Cane and Wood-bottom Chairs, from 3a jcr Chair, at James Browne's Furniture Ware .ouae. Hobson-street. WANTED, to Purchase, a First class Open Controbnatd Sailing Boat. Write lull particulars, length, depth, und beam; If sainted or bright (varni.hcd); also stato lf lailed in any races; prico F. 0.8., Onehunga.— ipply to Thomas A. . Aakow, Commercial \vhm f, Nelson .__ W~" "ANTED, noar Cufloa-steootr Allot ment.'or Cottage and Allqtmont, for »Bh.—M. Aapinall, Lower Union-atrcot WANTED to Ront, a lloubo of not loss than 5 rooms; rent not so much an ob oot ns to bo within 10 minutes' walk ot tlio Snthollc Church, Wyndham-atroot — Apply .TAR Olllco. WANTED TO SELL, Baker's Patent Box Manglo, in thorough working irder.—Apply Mrs Kerr, Alexandra street. WANTED Immediately, to dispose of tho Good-will of a Ladled' .School.— Apply to Mrs X Bonlt. Whangarei, WANTED, a furnishod l{ouso, not loss than 7 roonis, for a gentleman, within i fow minutes' walk oi tho Post Ofllce—W. U Mltchoil, Kntato Agent, Cooinbon^s Arcado. . WANTED TO LET, ilfooms", partly fnniiahed; rent, ?s per wdek.—App'.y Parkinson and Maddama, Dutcftor.1., Narjcr-ar. WANTED, iVoraises adjacont to Queen- | street;'tdhout ulx rooniH, including kltohon.-Uoxg', Poat-011100, Auckland. :^7ANl TEb7^'ennntP _for :i now Houses, T T within 2 miles nf Smth Brltlih; 'buses pass the Pmcorty. To unliable faniibr.. greatly reduced rontals.—Apply J. It. Knndorsoh Auc tioneer. : W" ANTED, Pupils tor the Pianoforte. losßoiißKl,'oriat their own homoa . terms moderate ; if leavd address, VfUlcnilUiponihem. •'M./'ST-AOCTCe," X\T ANTED, Ladles and Uontloraon to T V Read lho Advertisement In this Paper o( tho Now Paris Kid Olovo Dopjirtmont. oppojlto tho Opera House. WHliesley-strcet. WANTED.— Whon yon aro in flobaon- Btroot, call at Munro & Millu'-tjj'j and see tho largo and choice stscU U Twaei.s and 'Coat tugs jnst QEDiietl Mr lho coming anason. No shodny goods or slop-making and trimming at this oatanllßlnnpnt ' _^ ANTED KNOWN—That ... 5. Tlnli day, OliprrilDtgnfl'nr-agglat.linH removed to hia nßv/ uvolhlsoa, WinsumoV Buildings, Upperjiymc.y.i!s-3treet.—May 20,J58.';, _ WANTED KNOWN, the Bargainaln Now Furniture, including Chests of Drawers for 12s lid, at Dampior'a Furnishing Shop, Hohßon-Btieet. WANTED KNOWN—Mnajo provided for Concerts, forties, and Balls.—Apply Muslo Studio, ove* Moars's, IDS, Quoen-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN. — Tom Koosing, Jeweller, Invites Kvorybody and his Missus to try the Deferred Payment system.— Vlctoria-S'reet, above Royal Mail, WANTED KWWN-Noivion Paper hanging, Glass, Lflad, Oil, and Colour Warehouse.—A, H. Morris, Dlrcot Importer all Trado'RequisltCß, Karangahape Road. _ _ WANTED KNOWN-Nowton PoTper hanging. Glass, Lead, Oil, ppd Colour i Warehouse —A. V. Morris, Dir^&t irflpjrter all Trado ReqnisitOß, JAav^'ngfthape Road. W" ANTED KNOWN— Chsap Timuer ! Cheap Timbbrl And all othor kinds of Building Material, can be purchased cheaper aud better than anywhero olse ot the y/>rda of D. Got-Dig .Albfirt-Btreet ___ ANTED KNOWN, nyw WaShsterids, 4s lid attil 63 llii. Come and sco the [ largo fresh slook of Furniture at Dampier'a i Furnishing Shop, Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN.—New Iron Bed steeds (single), 16s lid; double do.. Sfl.i. —At Dampler's Furnishing Shop, Hobson-street, OBodoorfror,! Victoria street. \jST ANTED KNOWN—On Salo, Bricks, TT Lime, Sand. Cement, and Ground Mortar. Lifting Jacks on Hire.—N. McLean, Builder, late J. J. Holland, Loruc-stree';, W~~ ANTED KNOV/N.—ln order to keep the Sale going, I have purohased over fill 0 worth of Travellers' Samples, odd sizes, which I shall sell at 25 per cent, under tho usual price. Be In time aud get tho pick at Dampler's Boot Shop. Victoria-street. Be iri time. ANTED KNOWN-West End P. a» maoy, Ponsonby Road, Cheapest Drug Store In Town. All Drugs guaranteed first quality. Homoeopathic Medicines any attenua tion. Hetbal Remedioa, Patent Medioines, and all Druggists' Sundries, cheaper than any other house. — A. J. Blomfibld, Pharmaceutical Chemist. . WANTED KNOWN-Bought a Job, over SSO Pairs of Children's Boots and Shoes (only), 2to JO la Bize from 2a to 3s 6d por pair; also, 150 worth of Men's Job Lines anp Samples; great value; be In time and get the pick, at Dampler's Boot Shop, Yiotorla-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN.-J, T. Clarke, Watchmaker, from the Thames. All kinds of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery repaired. Watohes, Clocks, Jewellery, Muslo Boxes, and Musical Instruments on Solo.—J. T. Clarke, Watchmaker, Karangahape Road, opposite Newton Post-offloe. Try OJarks'o *3 M Watches. WANTED ' KNOWN.-Still left but selling fa_t, our noted cheap (and well known) Kid Boots at Is; Prunella, la Od; Superior ditto, 5a 6d (all with high heela); Children's Buckle Shoes, with heela, 10 to 12. 2s6d; land 2, 3a per pair, at Damplors Boot Bhop, Victoria-street Be In time. WANTED KNOWN. — Tell your f riehQß and the new chums to see the New Toilet Tables for ?8 lid and 4a lid, at Dampier'a Furnishing Shop, Hobßon-street. - WANTED KNOWN.—The celebrated Grecian Cane-seated Chairs, is lid.—At Dampler's Furnishing Shop, Hobson-street, one door from Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN.—Strong hand- BomeWood Chalrs,3s;Cane-seated Chairs, Bs.—At Dampier'a Furnlahing Shop. Hobson-at. WANTED KNOWN.—TeII the new chums and others to see the New Kitchen Tables for 6s lid. at Dampler's Fur nishing Shop, Hobson-street.



WANTED, a good female Cook.—Apply Mrs Hanley, Wynyard Arms Hots'. Wolle'ley^attßst. WANTED, by a young gentleman, Board and Lodging in a private family. Bathroom indispensable.—Apply "Accountant,"' Stab Oillco. WANTEDJto Purchase, a light second hand Spring Cart, cheap. — Apply J. Young, Shortland-street. W"ANTED,I Generals, Nursegirls, Waitresses, Housomalds, Female Cooks, Kitchen Girl.—A. MoLeod's Registry. 7, Quoon street, or St. Mary's Road. Ponsonby. WAINTED, a respectable General Ser« Servant. — Apply Mrß W. Hellaby, Grafton Road, near Choral Hall. WANTED, a Smart Respectable Boy for Surveyors Offloe; salary, Os ptr week,—Apply In own handwriting to "Bur veyor," Star Ofllce. TOTANTED, a Strong Boy for the Shop ; I VV must be a good- writer.—Apply to T, Steadman and Co., Seed Merchants, Queen st, WANTED, a Respectable Girl to take charge jit ohlldren, must be a good Needlewoman.—Apply in the forOaoon to Mis R. Arthur, Mount Eden, past Seecombe's Brewery. WANTED KNOWN — Carpet-seated Folding Chairs, 4s lid; Cane-seated Rooking Chairs (with arms),Bs.Bd; Infants' High .Chairs, 3a lid ; at Dampier'a, Hobson-street, WANTED KNOWN. - Drapery and ClothlngSaleof Robson'sStock Ib now on at Brighton House, top of Grey-street—J. Rnndell. Come U you want Cheap Goods. WANTED KNOWN. —In Dresßes, Clothing, Milllneiy, Calicoes. Blankets, and Flannels, I defy competition. Come and soe.-J, Hannan, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN—The large dis count of four shillings In tho pound Is now being made by Charlfß Kelsey and Co. Their Stock is wolf known as being the best Fancy Goods Stook In Auckland. Also, their goods have never beon soiled or damaged by un duo exposure, but are all in flrst-olass order and condition. This Salo therefore offers a grand opportunity to all buyers of Fancy Goods and Jowollory.-Charlos Kolsey and Co., 120, Queen- Blroot. WANTED KNOWN-That Goorgo Gregory. Photographer, of Qulok's Buildings (near Three Lampß), Ponsonby Rood, has decided, on and after April 21th, to mako oonslriora.Wo Keduotions in his Pricos. bo as to suit tho working classes; prloefl from that date being; For Carto do Vislte, 10b fid per doz.; for Cabinots, £1 Is por doz. Children aamo prico. Tram cars pass the shop. ANTED KNOWN—See our Stock of Blankets bnf ore purchas!ng-£SOO worth. 0-t Blankets, 8b 6d. 9a sd, and 10s Od por pair; 10-4 BLankete, 128 Od, 17sCd. and 20s por pair; Twill Scotch Blankets, New Zoaland Blankots, and Coloured Blankots. These goods are tho best value wo ovor offbrod.—l). MoPherson. Karangahape Road. __ WANTED KNOWN.—lsn't it wonder" ful? Colonial Coucheß,fialid;Stuffed Couches, lis Cd; all now.—At Dampler's Fm nlshing Shop, Hobson-street. WANTED'SEEN— The- Round and Oval Tables at 17s; B prlng Couches. Ids 6d; at Dampier'a Furnishing Shop, Hobson streot, ono door from Victoriq-Btroct ANTED KNOWN - For a good selection of Paperhonglngs, at town prlceß, try A. 11. Morris, Karangahape Road (nearly opposite Rfaoyohrj. WANTED KNOWN.—Men's Light, Dnrablo Boots (sewn), 7s Hd ; Patent Houso Slippers, without heels, 2s fld; Cork Solos, 2)d; Cotton Boot Laceß, 3d per dozen; Boot Protectors, 3d a card; Boot Gloss, Id a bottle; Button Hooks, Id coon orfld a dozen; Boot Buttons, 2d a dozen; Patent Button Fastenors. Od a box; Shoe Horns, 3d to Ib (a great vßriety); Be3t Yellow Silk Reels, No. 11, 2s—At Dampler's Boot Shop. Vlotorlq-streot ANTED peoplo furnishing to see tho Spring MattrasßOs at 21s. and the Wovo Wlro do. at 295; At Dampier'a Fufnituro Efhop, Holi3onatree|. TTfrANTED SEEN—The Cheap Mat- VT trasses. 3s lid; Pillows. Is; Pilliassea. 7s Gd; Bolsters, 2s Gd; at Dampior's Cheap Fur nishing Shon. Hobson-strpat WANTED KNOWN—In Ladios'"Houso Slippers I have a great variety—Whlto Canvas, 2s por pair; Black Imitation Kid, vvllli elastic In front, only 2a Od; Carpot, 2s 9d ; Morocco, 2s 9d; Auckland mado do. Imitation woolwork, 3s Od ; Ladlos' Dancing or Evoning Dro.'j. Shoos, Is Cd; superior do., Ss 0d; Real (Hove Kid, with fancy beaded vamps, 7s 6d; at Dampior's Boot 3hop, Victoria-street tIf"A~N "T E D KNO W N- W Tho great buoocbs of tho ECLIPSE SALE, and tho largo amount of the Wellington Stook yet remaining unsold, havo Induced ub to oxtond tho opportunity of purchasing this tltoek at i-alf-prioo for another 21 days. Tho : Goods havo beon marked thoir reduced price in Red Ink, bj many of our customers failed to understand the great reduction, tt deeming an impossibility that'ouch a reduction could ho made, vie : One-half tho marked prico, hopoe wo have adapted this plan o| mßrlii»j( all tho reduced stock in Btjp Ink at tne sale prico. Our Funoy Goods oomprlso-Watches, Clocka, Storllng Gold and Silvor Jewellery, Fitted Dressing Cases, Work • boxes and Boakots, Deaks, Compendium of Games, Abyssinian Gold and other Artlßtlo Imitation .lowcllory, China Tea Sots, Glass and ITanoy Ornaments in Profusion, Bloyclos, Tally-ho Accordians, Concortinas, Albums, &c.,'£c, allot Half-price. In tho Kc'ipßo Solo at ' GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. ry A H T ED KNOWN * ™ That R. TuDKHOPK.PIumhor, Welleßley itrcot, always keeps In stock a eplondld asßort neut. uf QaaaUors, Gas Brackets, Pendants, and 9aa Globes of newest designs; alec a cood stock if Kleetrlo Bells mid El-tini*, Water Pipes and Pittinßd, ru.l o\ >y requisite of tho trade. Liberal iillowonno madt to tlie trods. Cvf AX T E~D KNOVV N. IKOCKRIES CHEAPER THAN EVKIt. AT THOMPSON Ss, CO.'S, JERVOIS ROAl). ' ro.;soNr.y. ' 1 •Vhi'o Tab'o S-'iunr, ltd; oc>'l 'iahl* Sugar, 2'd ■'jiiKtic.l I'oel In ; M'.;';o, .'tl;' NViv- Currants, Od 'ie m: (.Vcitl.-.. lull woigtit, 8-1 •10-.^cliol-l isoip ._.! ; Kimllsh Pickic, 8..1 siu -t. Flour, 2_ 9.1; Keronino; high test, Oil tid I'.VKHV MITICLK IN TUB Tl'.U'l. I'ROI'ORTIOS ATEI.V CIH-AI-. i.louds lioUvced daily, and [imiilins wtiltt-d 011 for Orders, Note tho AtldriCjj- -13. W. TfiOMI-SON », CO., JKRVOIS Uou\p (lima GiffonVs. Tailor). "VITA N~T ITS KNOW N, V T TITAT .1. 11, DALTON, TAILOR, Vietorla-BtrO'tEast, Has proonred a special Una of TW/EEDS for OVERCOATS, and can do a FIRBTCLAS3 OVERCOAT KROM $1 UR TO £1 I,os, Kj^t^ Qv&p VAWB. J. 11, J>. cah HIBO supply VOLUNTEERS UNIFORMS, both Dress and Undreeß, at Eng lish Cost Price. Noto tho address— CITY TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. VicroniA-STBHiT East. YOUNG Widow (Protoatant) desires an ongngomont as Lady Help or House keeper (widower's or single gentleman's home preferred); thoroughly domesticated: unexcop tlomil references.—" Maude," Post-offlce. . BOOT TRADE. — Wmjted, Sovoral Bonahmeii.—G. Black and Co, Chapel st root '_"_ '__ BABY BOY.-Wanted, a kind Person to adopt a nice little Boy, 11 ij\onth.s old. vory healthy. Tho ihpthor cannot support hersolf and child, av\d is co.iipollcd to part with him.—App^y St Alt Office for address. OOT TRADE.—Wanted, an Improver for tho Clicking; also. Boys as Appren tlnes.-Henry Davy, Crown Boot Factory, Grey street _____ " H" ORSESI HORDES l-WShTefffo Sell, Staunch. usoJiil farm Horßes, oheap.— Victory Statilf 3, W. Crowther. M~USIC Pupils wanted by a young lady. Terms nioderate. — Apply Mrs James Scott, corner ot Cook and Nelson-streets, oTaINTERS.—Wanted, good Brush Hondo; "one othor noed apply.-J. J. Layler, Ponsonby. YOUNG Mau desires Tradesmen's Books to moke up. Collect Accounts, or Law Copying ; good_re.erencos; tfira-B low.—W.G.. Star Olllco. •So lies TO LET, in Victoria-street, Shop and 5 Rooms; splondid stand.—J. Williams, Taiioj^Victoria^oet 0 LET, 6 roomed House, St. George's Bay Road.—John Savage, Manukau Road Parncll. : T" O LET, a first-rate Bottling Cellar, with concrete floor.—Apply tp 3. M. and J. Mowbray. Land ABtmtn. Foyt-stroet TO LET, large Space (Queen-street end) over the new shop corner of Queen and Wellealey-Btreets.—Apply to Milne and Choyoe, TO- LET, Good 6 - roomed House, situated in Brighton, Parnell.—W. Hodg Bon, Parnell RIBe. O LET, 2 or 3 Rooms in a suburban resldf noe; .6s per week; or three Men Boarders, 16s per week (washing). — Address at Stab Office. *____! O MIT, pn'the New North Road, a Cdm'fprtabVe Cottage of 5 rooms, and soul lefr. oodking range and grate.—Apply to Mrs Bocflell, Draper. TO LET, Large Comfortable Room, Fireplace, Five minutes from Queen-st; Also. Front Room, Furnißhed. use of Kitchen.— Apply Star Office, TO LET, 2 Unfurnished Roo;b_b tc Married Couple, pse'of oivsn and copper: rent, 88.-Mrs Lt^ifßoht Edwin-street off Uppei P^tt-_treet. . TO LET, a Shop in the best part ol Hohson-Btreet with five Rooms, countei and other fittings. — Apply to H. J. Riordan Hobson-Btreet TO LET, partly Furnished Three-roomec Cottage suitable for bachelors; furniture and effeots to be sold; a bargain, — Addresi "B.R.Q.."STABOffIco. O LET, a 3-roomed Cottage in Hobson etreet, to man and wife without children Apply to-morrow, 10 a.m.—M. Foley, Grocer Victoria-street ' TO LET, 7-roomed Villa Residence - 20b. 2 5-roomed Houses, Jervois Road 13s; City Water.-Apply W. G, Alien, Draper Jervois Road, Ponsonby.



TO LET, Two nice Rooms with Eire place and use of Kitchen.—Apply Star OfflCO. TO LET, House containing 6 rooms, gas and water.—A. M. Gravatt, Yermont-Bt., 1 Ponsonby. TO LET, an eight-roomed House in Wellington street, Ith door above Dr. Bayntun'a; rent, 19s per week. TO LET, a Front Bed-room (furnished), suitable for two single men.—Apply No. 1, Albert Terrace, Albert-street (near Wyndhani street). TO LET, 2 Large Unfurnished Rooms with fireplace and use of range; no children.—Apply Y. Warren, Karangahape Road. rpO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, use of' JL kitchen and sitting-room, for a married couple.—Apply Mrs O'Brien, opposite Hellaby's, Shortland-street TO LET, Premises with large oven, suit ~able for a small confectionery factory; moderate rent.—Apply 18, Swanson-street, near Bank of New Zealand. TO LET(Grafton Road), 5 roomed House; off Symonde-st, Houee.Brooms; Hepburn-, t., Houso. 6 room*—S. Y. Collins, Kamo Colliery Office 11, Queen-Btreet. FTIO LET, Store, situated Karangahape JL Road; suitable for General Dealer or Cabinetmaker.—Apply A. G. Lee, Karangahape Road. TO LET, Villa Residence on the Rich mond Road, containing C rooms and scul lery, close to Ponsonby Road and Tramway. Rent, 20s. — Apply to Malcoltnson, DeLaoy, and Co.. Vulcan Lane. TO LET, very good, cheap-5-roomed House, 10a Gd. Also, good 3-roomed House, 63 6d. In Codrington - Btreot, bußide Public School, Groat North Road.—lnquire third house in street. TO LET, Karangahape Road, two Shops with private resldenco to each! possession given on 25th Instant; one of the baßt altos In the district; rents low.—Apply J. H. Hamor, Land Agent, Karangahape Road. TO LET. in a private family (no child ren), Furnished Apartments for two gentlemen or lady and gontloman ; board if reqnlrod.—Apply Sea View Villa, Great North Road, Surrey Hills. TO LET, that corner Shop at Junction of Picton and Ponsonby Roads, having plate glaas frontß.—Apply to William Rosser, Wood- Btrect . - TO LET, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, House of 7 rooms; gas and water; splen did view of tho harbour; cardß to view.—Aoply P. F. Evans, Auctioneer, 015 TO LET, Shelly Beach Road, just below Mr Peacock's, Nic-3 Lit.-lo lionse of 4 rooms; protty garden etc.; 30s per week; Cards to view.—Apply D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Land Agent. 922 TO LET, Customs-street, Houso of 5 rooms, colonial oven, eto.; vory convenient for workman keoplng early hours; only 16s per week; cards to view.—Apply D. F. Evans, Auc tlonoer and Land Agent. 021 TO BE LET, a two-storied Building in Fort-street at present occupied by tho Auokland Tobacco Co., particularly adapted for a bond orgenoral store.—For full particulars apply to W. L. Mltohell. Coombos'B Arcade. mO" BE" LIT, Mount Eden.TTifia Resi- Jl. donee ot 11 rooms, stable, coach-house and outbuildings; gas laid on; with 5 acres of Vol canle Land In Owen's Road; omnibuses pass the house.-For cards to view apply to \V. L. Mitchell, Coombee's Arcade, T__ _ _ _ _ _^ Thoso VERY COMMODIOUS BREMJBKB In Victoria-street, at present occupied by Messrs T. and H. Cooke, as Furniture Warehouse There ißa well lighted cellar and extensive storage room. Immediate riosHP-sion can be Riven. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent, Coonibes's Ar cadp. jm O R L «' A I E, CENTRAL PRBMISKH INQUKKN-STREET, At present ocouplod by the Standard Insurance Co. Apply to D. M. DINGWALL. At U. Tonkß and Co.'s. SHOP TO LET, In commanding position. —Apply on tho premises, 217, Queen-street, 2 doors trom Welltsley-strect, SHOP TO LET, bottom of lirey-streot; rent, 2)s.—Apply Mr Thorne', Umbrolla inakor, TO" VOLUNTEERS, BOTTLERS, AND OTHKRS.—To Let. the Basement Story of Heohan and Co.'s New Drapery Establishment .entrance from Market-Street, size about 80 x 31, splendid light, having eloVeri windows, and 10{t gate entrance, concrete flooring; suitable for otilers, ' storage, br Vojuntaer drlUhquae.— Apply to W. ad^'J. BeoS\an ( Queen-st Junction. For Sale, FOR SALE, first-claes Matamata Pressed Clover Hay.—Thornton. Smith. & Firth. FOR SALE, 10 Acres of dope* Land at Birkenhead; pric.-i. £1,0 per acre; terms easy.—Apply to W. Thompson. Birkenhead. ICHOR SALE, a staunch little Horse, Jf. sultablo for spring trap or saddle; price, £a,—Apply Newton Saloon, I'ltt-streot. ___ FOR SALE, a throo-legged Pet Ewo, latoly on exhibition with tlio little Hope.— " H.E ," Clarendon Hotel. FOR SALE, 1 Carriage and Pair of Horaca j fl-Bt-olasß order. — Apply S. Jackson, ,iun., Solicitor, Auoklafad. FOR SALE, a Baker's Car.t Horse, or part oxebango with cash for a largCßonfi; staunch and quiet—Apply Qnoontllsvnsl Bakery, Wakettcld strcot, ' FO^jt SALE, Houso of five rooms, John 'slroot, Ponsonby. Price, £250; terms oasy.—Apply J. W. Whito, Rlohmond H<},°,d< Ponsonby. ____ F ° * ___ ~£ h E' HAMILTON, oloso to Bffttkm-a substantially built O-rbomed Verandah Houso, with brick foundations, thorouahly wall finished. Kitchen with concrete llaor, wash-liouße, 1,200 gallon tanks, with water laid Into tho houso, also good well. Groundelacro in oxtont Including tennis lawn, gardon, &c, Prico, £080. For further particulars apply to W. L. MITCHELL. Coonibes's Arcado, Queen-street. FOR SAiE, wit If possession on June Kind, \hef comfortable 11-roomod Houso in tho Grafton Road now occupied by Mr Gibeon. It Ib in thorough order. Tho gronnds oontiiin choico fruit-bcarlug trees, and theroaro two frontagoß to tho property. It is o'ose to tho Doman ontranco, and affords great advantages to a family, or to persona wishing to koop a su perior privato boarding-house. P. G. EWI^GTO^, Eatato Agent, Q,XtEKN-ST/REKT x Trp o V, 8 A L E. THK HUNTLEY BRICK, TILE, AND POTTERY WORKS, The above Workß, wltli all necessary Ma chinery and Plant for the oarrj Ing on of a pro fitablo and auoeesaful Industry aro now for dis posal, . _ ', Tlio property Includes sovere.l aerc» of excel lent olny, thoroughly tea<ed," and of high quality, woll suited for tho manufacture of Bricks, Plpsß,.D;ala Tiles, and Pottery Ware. The buildings conßlst of Corrugated Iron i Sheds and Mill Shod, good Dwellinghouße and Office. The machinery comprises Claytono Brick maklne and Pipo Machinea, with all requisites. .Alio, 12-H.P. Tangyo Engine and Boiler. The Kilns aro now and in good working order. Tho Works aro In clcbo proximity tp the rail way and coalmlno; thus enabling coal to be i obtained at tlio lowest rates; ri/iMst the' railway ; brlnfeß tho works In trurifted-ato connection with Auckland and the Wai,kato diatrtot To a poetical man tills _ocal Imtuatyy offers chance seldom to he met with. For fuU particulars apply te VV. L. MITCHELL, Land Agont, Coombos's Arcade, YBEirPASS ROADT^The improve monts In thlß great thoroughfeaawtvow nearly comploto. Buyers w© U< 6nce have the advantage of gootl liuveSVtßeiitß. I can sell a grand AllotwaMt',' 7S feet frontage by a depth of i about 200 feet, total area 1 rood 11 perches, at investor's prico. Also, A SHOP anl 6-roomed Dwelling, wi'-h Saa, water, and all conveniences, having a pood con nection as bootmaker, rleo wiitable for cither saddlor or milliner, Tho owner being anxious to effect IvOTicdiUe Bole, offers this at an ex coed iaajy low figure. For further particulars apply to W. L. MITCHELL. Coombos's Arcada. PICTON-STREET, close to Ponsonby Road—For Sale, a Grand Concrete House containing 11 rooms all splendidly furnißhed; water and gas laid In to most of tbo. rooms; grand viow of tho harbour. The owner in Ene land has sent instructions for the immediate salo at nearly half its cost of this meet desirable property. — Full particulars r.t Maoolcsfleld villa, Karangahape Raad, near Tabernacle. H E LL V BEACII ROAD. -That hand, ome VILLA RESIDENCE of eigbt rooms, finished off in flrst-class etjle The rocni3 aro lofty, .pacioua, and replete with every convenience; bath-roeni, bath, city water laid on, gas in every room ami hall, resistor giatea in three rooms; allotment has a f/oiit!]jgto of Gii feet to Sholly Be aoh, 1 his 's 'I; moa' desirable Property, and aßcfyen'cS *s second tonono. Beautiful vijw. ileal thy aspect,-and grand , position; oply a few minutes' walk hem Shelly i Beach ; omnibus pusses the door, only twenty ! minuteß' walk from Qiieen-atroet Tho pur, chaser haß prlvilego of taking the furniture. —D. F. Kvans. Land Agent. 1103 QYMONDS-STREET, ALBERT PARK. Gentleman's Family Residence:, a roomß, verandahs, and balconies t commanding exten sive view of tho Domain ana the North Head, and surrounding Islands. A i This property Is now offered for sale at the I low price of £1,700, subject to a lease of about '90 years, Everything attaohlng to the hotiße and grounds is in excellent order, and tho posi tion Is exceptionally goad. , , For cards to view, and all further particulars, apply to W. L. MITCHELL. Estate Agent, - COOMBES aRC&PE, mANICS FOR SALE-Two 400 Gallon, ,: i. with stand, taps, &o. — Apply E. R. i Foster, Argyle-atreet, Ponsonby. | VITILL-lAMSON AVENUE, SURREY HILLS. SPECIAL NOTICE. A Umlted number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS ■:n WILLIAMSON AVENUE, destined to be the dnnat Btreat In or about Auckland; also Borne In other streets, are now »o« tbb first th_-_ OPJ3ST FOB SALB, : Terms I One-fifth Cash, balance any time - within five years. Instalments of £5 and up - wards received. Interest, 7 per cent on unpaid balances. Prices and plans can be bad at OfHee, Short and-atreet. > A. BOARDMAN, AgWt.



Public Notice?. T 0 C A L OPTION. I, DAVID GOLDIE, Chairman of the Auck land Karangahape Licensing Committee, here by certify that on tho 19th instant a Poll of Ratepayers In the above District was taken under an " Act for tho Regulation of Local Elections, 1876," '• The Licensing Aot, 1881," and ' The licensing Act Amendment Aot, 1882." to decide whether tho number of Publicans' Li censes, New Zealand Wine Licenses, Accommo dation Licenses, and Bottle Licenses in the said Dlstiict should be increased in the said District, the following being the result of the Poll :— „ For. Against. Publicans licenses .. .. 1 — 22 Now Zealand wlno licenses .. 1 — 21 Accommodation licenses .. 1 — 21 Dottle licenses 1 — 21 And I declare the several above-mentioned proposals that the licenses be not increased carried. Auckland, May 20.1885. ARARIMU ROAD BOARD. An Extraordinary Vacanoy having occurred In the Araiimu Sub-division of the above Board by the resignation of Mr Kdward Ellis, I hereby notify that I will, before noon on THURSDAY, 28th inst., at the residence of Mr Joseph Wll kins, Waikoukou, receive nominations to fill the same, and that a poll, if required, will be taken at the same place between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m, on THURSDAY, June 11. THOMAS SEAMAN, Returning Officer. May 19th, 1885. T>UBLIC NOTIFICATION. LEASE OF FOREST SECTIONS IN THE THBRMAL SPRINGS DISTRICT, ROTORUA. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, 6th May, 1885. I horcby notify that the Sections specified in the Sohedulo heroundor will be open for Lease on application at this office on and after FRIDAY, the Sth day ot June noxt. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. SCHEDULE. Bush Sectlona in the Maraeroa-Oturoo Block, Thermal Springs Distriot, near Lake Rotorua. Sec. 1,245 acres; Sec. lA. 215 acres; Sec 2,215 - acres: Sec. 2a, 215 acres; Sec. 3, 219 acres; Sec. ' 3a. 219 acres; Sec. 1, 215 acres 2 roods,; See. i A, ' 245 acres 2 roods; Seo. G, 252 aores 2 roods; Sec. 7, 2CO acree 2 roods : Sec. 7a. 260 acres 2 roods; Sec. 8, 258 acres; Sec. Ba, 258 acres. Upset annual rental, sixpence per acre. CONDITIONS OF SALE. Term of Lease, 21 yoara. Rent payable half yearly In advance. Improvement, if any, at end of term caved to leaßco. "DOROUGH OF NEWMARKET. TO F. G. CLAVTOnTeSQ., CARLTON GORE ROAD, NKWMARRET. Nowmarket, May 14,1885. Sir,—Wo, tho undersigned. Ratepayers of Nowmarket. do respectfully request that you will allow yonraelf to be Nominated, at the coming Eleotlou, as Mayor of the above-named Borough, and in the event of your so doing, we pledge, ourselves to use our best endeavours to secnra your return: — _ K. Porter and Co,, Geo,. Edward Ireland, j George Morvi-v Samuel Jogger, _ William Koc^edy, John M. Mowbray. g Robort Morgan, K. Logan Campbell, ( Joseph Burton, Jatsea Hardle, , IT. F. Anderson, Ralph Koeslng, I Wm. Chas. Walker, And others. t TO MESSRS E. PORTER AND CO. ' AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. Gentlemen,—l thank you very much for tho honour asking mo to allow myself to be Noml- } nated for Mayor, and accede to. your request. • J: If elected, my beat endeavours will be to secure t efllolent drainage, water suDply, lighting, all so a much needed; and Hid general welfare of the J uewlyerealul Borough of Newmarket.— I am, £ &C, ' ' F. a. CLAYTON. £ ]W" 0 T I, C E. . A Branch Office of tho Mutual Intercolonial ' Mercantile Association will be opened at Mol bourne, ViptoriiL oh Ist of Juno next, under the c management of Fordinand Ilaulterman, Esq. o _ JAMRS HUR9T, Scoretary. t TH R, LAWSON, 8 J JL/ PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, | Has commenced Praotlco at Devonport, ' North Shore, whoro he may bo consulted Da'ly. - •VTOTICB TO TBS PUBLIC, jj I heroby notify to the Publlcof Auokland that ] JAMES MvGKOCH la nolongor authorised to _\ i Collect Orders for my Wines or receive Moneys , i on my account from the date hereof. j j J. T. FALLON. r. May 20,1885. " AT O T I C E i All Accounts owing by T. P. FlUin and Co. I must be sent In to the undersigned by the 31st - I stay. GABBR BSLT.PVI9 } Motors, j . , ? /^.IRLS' SOCIETY. ° Tho Annual Gathering of Members and Associates will bo held In St. Matthew's School- c room on THURSDAY, May 21st. h Short Bervlco in St. Matthew's at 6 30. Tea in \ school-room at 7 p.m. Associates, la each, j Mcmbors Freo, B. H. LUSH, Hon. Sec. c WINTER, '85.-" The clay is wet and ' cold." There Ib a little volcanic plot of c 3 acres rich ploughab.o land In good grass, . having 1 chains fronta^o to ma^n road oy 7j s chains deop, with a magni_\cen* site for a gentle- : man's rosidonco, situate within five minutes' walk of RaUway Station, to be Bold for only - £tSO por sco; wondorfully cheap; safe to c double In value.— Apply J. R. Randereon, - Auctioneer^ BOOTMAKERS of Auckland aro re- . quested not to Sock Employment 19 J Christohuroh till the preaont dispute is settled. I - EVONPORT, NORTH SfiORE.-A i lady otl'ers a comfortable Home to several I Christian gentlon<oa.-Address "3.H.," Star r Oflloo. ' '"' „_^_ ' MAl'.SßiALL'SSpocialTiiScturoofPodo- - phyll'um is the Homeeapathlo Remedy for t j all Liver, i\ud Stomach Disorders and Risings « ] and ludteentioti. Prloo, Is per bottle.—C. W. - QoodbOTi, liondon Aroade, Sole Agent for Auck land. ; mO BUILDERS ft SPECULATOR^.- , JL £350 will secure a highly oliglhle Building Area of about li aero, held under leaao for a long term at a nominal rental., are two : good 5-roomed Houses, well'let, and plenty of room for others to be built.—Apply early to W. L. Mitchell, -jeta'to Agent. Coombes's Arcade. ( CHAS. WIT.LIAMSON, 1! Land, House, and Estate Agont. High- I 1 street (near Shortland-street), has always for . sale and to let largo and B3Jatl licuses In the 1 City, suburbs, and comjiry districts; also farms, Improved and unimproved, In various parts of the pravlnoe. Several ollgiWo building allot- I . monta for sale in the City. See lists In Evknino i ■ '■'■ Star and " Herald " i ' /-"IBARLES BRIftST, the Eminent , i, \__/ l.octurer, wi)l dellvorhis First Lecture in I. Abbott's Onorft Hotwa on Sunday Evening, 31st |. Ma^ 1 w'yUDENTS of aU classes will be more than ►J surprisad how Wolfe's Schnapps assist them In their brain work. I Z?K.A It E VV A R *X- XskJ" Tho above RewjjrS Js offered to any Person or Porßona who Shall give Buch in formation to tha Poiloe er to myself as shall result in, thi> reoovory of tin, watches and jewellery stolen from the London Arcade between 10.30 p.m. on Saturday, tha 9th, and 8.80 am. on Monday, the llth o{ May.—o. W. GOODSON. A CORRESPONDENT writes :-If the people knew tVe value of Wolfe's Schnapps they waula drink nothing else. THE LONDON CHEAP MUSIC COM PANY.— Priceß, 4d and 6d. Music In stock. Also, Agents for the newOrlstonOrgan, playing " Dream Faces" and 200 other popular music— i Excbaogo Chambers, Durham-street (off Quee n. atroet). MR WOLFE must bo a happy man, as he is the sole proprietor of Wolfe's Schnapps which is tho purest spirit in tlio world. PM. 0 L A R E N, • COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER. At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Ralls, House Blocks, and.Shlnglos . on Sale. j /^RANGES! BANANAS 11 PINES!!! '• PER as. Ia.NET NICOWi (Subsidised by Gtovernment to ran to the South Sea Islands) j ORANGES, BANANAS. COCOANUTS, &C. j Ab the Fruit will be Cased at the Islands (the trip only occupying about six days), pur -1 chasers can rely on receiving the same In FIRST-CLASS ORDER AND CONDITION, And at stated intervals. So that a Regular Sujijjly will be guaranteed. C B, A B L E s"™B A G L E V, , WHOLESALE FRUITERER, Customs-street and Parnell Rise. N.B.—Country Orders for the Auckland Dis trict, accompanied by remittance, promptly attended to. T>ROC LAMAT \ & N. GREAT SACRIFICE of £9.000 "WORTH OF BOOTS, SHOES, and. SLIPPERS, the Balance of our Immense Stook. GARRETT BROS, having diolded to prolong the SALE FOR ONE : MONTH LONGER, in order to close partner ship aooounts, G.B. are determined to Bell dur ingthat time at PRICES UNHEARD OF «J THE COLON Yl . The following are the PRICES ot a few lines only:— 8. d. s. d. Men's Watertight!! .. .. 8 6.. worth 14 6 Men's Elastics 7 6.. worth 12 6 Men's Balmorals .. .. 9 6.. worth 12 6 Men's Bluchers.. .. „ 1 6..worth 8 6 Men's Shoes _ B 6..worth 10 G Ladles' Kid E. 5... _ .. 5 6..worth 9 6 Ladles' Buttoned Boots .. 9 9..worth 13 6 Ladles' Buttoned Boots .. 1 6..worth 12 6 Ladles' Kid E.S 6 6:.worth 9 S Ladles' Kid E.S. High-leg .. 7 B'..worth 12 6 Children's Shoes ' .. .. 1 o..worth 3 6 Children's Boots .. „ 1 o..worth 8 6 , Ladies' Kvonlng Shoes v i 6. .worth 8 6 All Other Lines at Equally Low Rates So CASH ONLY. GARBJ3TT BROS., Tanners and Boot Manufacturers, vtakefikld-street,



Ty/TR. MOSS invites tho Electors of PARNELL District to Meet him at Nowmarket Hall, TO-MORROW (Thursday), at half-past 7. ri H O R A L HALL. GRAND ORIENTAL FANCY FAIR, IN AID OF ST. MARY'S NEW CHURCH AND I'ARSONAQE, PARNELT,, To bo opened ON SATURDAY, 23rd INSTANT, At three p.m. HANDSOME SCKNERY AND STALLS. RE PRESENTING A STREET IN CAIRO. MAYPOLE DANCE GYMNASTICS EGYPTIAN DRESSES INDIAN CURIOSITIES JAPANESE CURIOSITIES. ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL ARTICLES. LOW PRICES. Entrance, is; Season Tickets, ss; Chiidren Half-price. Season Tickets may be obtained from Mr Ledger, Parnell, and tho principal Booksellers in Auckland. AUCKLAND GRAFTON LICENSING DISTRICT. LOCAL OPTION. I, Francis Angus White, Chairman of the Auckland Grafton Licensing Committee, hereby certify that on tho 10th instant a Poll of Ratepayers in the above-named District was taken under "an Act for the Regulation of Local Elections, 1876," "The Licensing Act, 1881," and " The Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1^82," to decide Iwhether the unmber of Publicans' Licenses, New Zea land LWino Licenses, . Accommodation Li- I censes, and Bottle Licenses, in the said di. tr.ct, should be Increased, the following being tne result of tho poll:— 1 __„, , T . For. Against. Publioanß Licenses 3 18. New Zealand Wine Licenses ..3 18 Accommodation Licenses .. .. i 17 Bottle Licenses 3 18 And I declare the several above-mentioned proposals that the licenses be not increased ;arried. F. A. WHITE, Chairman. 1 EIIJI BANANAS AND ORANGES. ARRIVED TO-DAY. Ex ARAWATA. FRANK O. FORWOOD, \ FORT-STREET. J^fEW BOOKS"! NEW BOOKSM j Just added to Young Men's Christian Assocla- ' ion Library:—" Gordon In the Himalayas." f ilarvln's new work " Reconnoitring," " Central i.sia," "Madagascar and France," by G. A. > thaw, Smiles' "Invention and Industry" i leorge Macflonald and Mlbs Worbolße'a lateßt T . vorkß, "Curiosities of Natural History," by E -nckland, four vols., &c., &o. Terms: 2s 6d ter quarter. Library hours: Twelve noon to - en p.m. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND v trV. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. L EVENING CLASSES Vill be Formed in any of the following subjects, or the term (fourteen weeks), commencing on tie 2Gth inst., should a BUfUoient number of ' pplicants send in their names to the Head naster before that date:—Drawing. Chemistry, i latheniatica, French, Jjitln. Fees for one 1 iiibject, ISs; for a second Subject, 7s 6d. . G. YON PER HEYDE, Secretary. niRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. Tho Annual G atliering of Members and Asso lateß will be held in St. Matthew's School-room n THURSDAY, May 21. Servico In St. Mat how's at half-past six. Tea In School-room at oven p.m. Associates, Is each. Members f roe, B. H. LUSH, Hon. Sec. V ■ ■ I _S3BBg .'■■ . ii i boss and Pound. I LOST, a Cheque for £4 14s 3d, signed by Smith and Caughey; made payable to <o. 130. Payment stopped. LOST, 2 Keys on ohain ring.—Finder please leave at Star Offloe. LOST, at the Opera House on Sunday - night, a new Umbrella, with name on v ;andle.—Reward at Occidental Hotel. LOST on New North Road, between Mt. Albert and Newmarket, a Reoelpt Book £ .nd Life Insurance Forms.—Flndor will oblige iy leaving either at Mount Albert or Kingsland 'oat-O-ijoeß, or Eden Vine, or Newmarket Hotel. LOST, since February, one bay Pony Mare, with white face. Also, bay Pony dare, with mono and tail ont, and patch of rliite on side.—Any person returning the same, ir giving information ot their whereabouts, to v j. Jamos, Onehunga, will receive £l reward. £•-* REWARD.—StoIen or Strayed, a S& A Light Bay Gelding, about U hands J :igh, white hind foot, white noße. branded 1-K tl on off Bide of rump.—J. F. Wljlte, Bank of Jew Zealand, Newton. J ■« £»Q REWARD.- Stolen SptO from the \Tnion Sash and Door Co.'s 'ard, Mechanics'- Bay, about 13 Logs Pohuta :awa. Any person giving suoh Information as Till lead to the conviction of the offender or (Senders, will receive above reward.—Apply ; Phames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria- : trcot, Auckland. FOUND, that Fowler and Co.'s Beef and - Pork Sausages, at 0^ and 4d per lb, llok realign. FOUND, in Aupkland, a Sum of Money. Owner can have it by giving particulars, md paying cost of advertisementr-Address tohn Gibbons, Te Aroha. jjtOUND, £. flat-bottomed Dingy, from 8 l _D to ft feet long; painted white outside, lead nßide sno painter. Will be returned on pay nent of expenses,—C. Eaddy, St. Helier'B. I FOUND, Red and White SetteyDog; if not claimed within three days will be Bold 0 pay expenses.—Apply Mra Primrose, Aber- j irombio-Btreet. j FOUUNJ), a Bay Mare, if not Claimed * lp U Days will be Sold.—Apply.at Newton Jaloop, Pitt-street Auokland, llth May, 1835, 1 'I ■ . ' .'._"■■" ,■■ Personal. WILL the Pessaa in Ponsonby received A half sovereign in mistake far ' i sixpence on Monday night last be good enough jo return same to Star Runner. . MATRIMONIAL, -A weU-'to-Ho Young Farmer (up cehn,try^ seeks a Wife (witS ' _ knowledge of tljaisy work preferred) through ' Hannqfarf s Ageucy; photo,, &c., there. TXEAR MARY,—TeII all your Friends MJ- and Relations that Fowler and Co., J _trey-street, are the only Butchers In Auokland where you can procure the beat Meat Sausages it current prices.—BlLL. PERSONAL. -Who's your Hatter ?-J. W. Shackelford has for the soason, a largo .took of Hard and Soft Felt and Tweed Hats In Latest and Best Styles, at prices to suit all—Bo Victoria-street, fi doors above Albert-street. PERSONAL.— To thoso about to mrrry : Come and leaped Tom Kesslng'sEngage- - mont Rings, Wedding Rings, and Keepers,— < Victoria-street, above Royal Mall. ! Meetings. i pITY GUARDS.' The Members of the above Company will muster (In accordance with dlatrlot orders) THIS EVENING, at Drill-Bhed, at 7.30, In full uniform, with arms and accoutrements. ALFRED B. IBAACS, Capt. ANEHUMGA ROWING CLUB, A Meeting of the above Club will be held, i in the Stone School-room THIS (Wednesday) EVENINO, May 20, at 7.50 o'clock, A full at tendance Ib requested. GEO, U. JAME9, Hon. Sec. C* RAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN VJT CHURCH.—Foroign Missionary Meeting THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, May 20. at 7.30 o'clock. Addresses by Rev. R. Bavin, Rev. A. Reid Rev. C. Gittos, Messrs Q. Koene, T. W. Grady, and others. ' ❖ JL M' T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. Emergonoy Meeting. TO-MORROW (Thurs day) EVENING, May 21, Freemasons' Hall, 7.15 sharp. Raisings. All Master Masons invited. ROBERT KAYB. P.M.. Hon. Sec. QNEHUNGA NAVAL ARTILLERY. A Meeting of the above Corps will take place on THURSDAY Next, in the Stope SoKpM room, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, • EUGENE HUL9B. Capt. AUCKLAND FIS.RE MANUFAC TURING OOM^ANf (LIMITED). The Annual Meeting of tills Company will be held on THURSDAY 28th instant, at noon. In tbeir Offices, Stanley-street, to reoeive the Direotors' Report and Balance sheet for the year. To elect Two Directors in Ilea of J. M. Clark, Esq,and C. B. Stone, Esq.,who now retire, but offer themsol yea for re-election, and transact any other business that may be brought forward, ' ' WM. JOHNSTON, Manager. OLONIAL GOLDMINING COM PANY, LIMITED.. j The Ordinary General Meeting of the Com :pany will be hold at the Company's Offloe, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 29th day of May, 1886, at the iiour of 3 p.m. ' "•' D. G, MaoDONNELL, Manager. Auckland. 20th May, 1885. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that J_~ the Annual Meeting of the Policy-holders of the New Zealand Government Life Insurance Association will be held In the Athentsum HalL Lambton Quay, Wellington, on WEDNESDAY the 27th day of May, 18S5, at, two o'clock p.m. Business: To receive tbe Annual Report, Balance Sheet, and Revenue Accounts. By Order, D.M, LUCKIE, t iTelUnsrUm, 16th May, 1885.



Tenders. THE AUCKLAND BRICK AND TILE V COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders wanted for making a Million Pug Mill Bricks at the Hobsonville Works. W. H, COOPER, Manager. TO BUILDERS.-Tenders will be re- '.. } -i, ceived until noon on TUESDAY, 28th, for the erection of 1 Cottages on tho Surrey Hills Estate. Plans, &c, may be seen at my ofllce, Kju-angafiape Road.—A. G. LEE, Architect TO PAINTERS AND PLUMBERS.— Tenders required for the above works till 23rd, at 11 a.m.—Apply at corner Nelson and Beresford-streets. ■■■ TO BRICKLAYERS.—Tenders wanted , . for Building Chimneys (labour only),— * Apply at the building, next Mr Scett's Store, Nelson-street. , ■ .-. OantlnoMl an _rir« P»«r* Auctions • TO-MORROW. Ex Kaikoura. y FOR POSITIVE SALE. c. M'yTcf"* TDORDEAUX /"NALF, AMERICAN /"I LOVE p. RAIN, J EVANT, AND T7-ID OKINS. GABRIEL LEWIS •' Elas received Inßtruotlonß to Bell, on above date, at 11 o'clock, r PACKAGES OF ABOVE GOODS, Prime Order. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. DO BOOT AND SHOE MANUFAC TURERS AND OTHERS. pENERAL /GRINDERY. GABRIEL LEWIS Vill sell, to morrow, at U o'olook. during the Sale of Leather as adveitised, A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF .;. , ". SCREWS, THREADS, NEEDLES, .EGGING SPRINGS, MACHINE SILK, lAYAIRAR NAILS. BOOT. CLEANING IACHINE, SOCKING MACHINE, DULP NG BLACKING, SLIPPER BINDING. lEMP, LASTING TACKS, BRASS BILLS tec.; &0.. &c. TO-MORROW, 10 o'clock a.m. SANANAS I BANANAS I BANANAS t EX F. 9. ARAWATA, PROM FIJI. ■ R. ARTHUR yill cell by auction.at his Mart, Queen-Btreet, To-morrow, at 10 o'clock, li\i\ BUNCHES BANANAS lP\j\j in first-class condition. TO-MORROW. BANANAS! AND BANANAS I PINES 1 Ex Arawata, from Fiji. • ... .: , L. W. EATON 7111 sell by auction, at hia Mart, tomorrow (Thursday), at 10o'clock .harp, , *AA BUNCHES BANANAS, , \9"" in prime condition; plenty fit for presentubo 25 oaßes Pinea Also. Preserved Bananas Auckland and Hobart Apples Cocoanuts, &o. ' Sydney and Island Oranges .. VAILE.] LR. li. BBADLOT. AUCTION SALE TO-MORROW. 3LEGANT ASSORTMENT OF FANCY - ' GOODS, GLASSWARE, VASES, CROCKERY, AND HARDWARE, &C, &C, :i &c\, -.-. &C. . [': 2 ■>' VAILE AND BRADLEY, Vill Sell To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, at their Sale . Room. -■:■"■' A LARGE ASSORTMBNTOFABOVE t\. MENTIONED GOODS ALSO, -Few Special Lines in English Trade Furni ture, Iron Bedsteads, &c„ &c, . &c, &c. VAILE AND BRADLEY General Auctioners, Houso and Land Agents, (opposite Savings Bank). FRIDAY, MAY 22. ~ At 12 o'Clock. g r a z i n; G. y oEASE OP MOUNT HOBSON DOJJAIN. : B. TONKS' & CO., s lave been instructed by the Board to Sell on ■ Friday next at 12 o'clock, ■ IVfOUNT HOBSON. DOMAIN.—Tho ; LTX Lease of this property [for grazing pur iQßea for a period ot 12 months from June lgt. ~ FRIDAY, MAY 22. . \.. ""* THE HAYMARKET.: t ; ,'"' For Sale, FY i From Wanganui,. 1 HEAVY DRAUGHT COLT, V broken to harness - ALFRED BUCKLAND. ; IV. S. COCHRANE.] fjAS, DACRB. . . FRIDAY, MAY 22.! ' RED REP SUITE, MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBE, CARPETS, STOVES. . HOUSEHOLD~FURNITUR^i, ' I'he Subscribers Kill sell by auotion, at their Rooms'; Queen-Btreet on Friday, May 22 at 11 o'clook, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, oonsißting of Red Rep Suits, Cornets Couches, Curtain Polos, Bookshelves, Chcflb nlers, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Chests Draw- ' ers, Palliasses, Mattresses, Feather Pillows ' Washstands and Ware, Mottled Kauri Ward robe, Wood and Cane-seated Chairs Arm Chairs, Recking Chairs, Sewing Machine Round and Square Tables, Moatsafes. Kitolisii ' - UtenßUs, Cooking Stove, 3 Churns. *"l *u»» <&C, &C, &c, SAMUEL COCTBANH & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 22, —r~" At 11 o'clock. . BANANAS, BANANAS. Ex s.s. Arawata, from Levuka. G. wTiINNEY , " . w|^_Bffifei?frj».^feas: 800' BUNaA ND; 37 CASES A Prime Sample. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1 Ax Noon. ' BUSINESS PREMISES AT HELENS. VTLLE, HOUSE AND ALLOTMENT tvnett STREET, PONSONBY. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, BAYFIELD ALLOTMENTS, SENTINEL lIOAD. D. F. EVANS Has been instructed to sell by Dublin tnntb. -* VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES, in Helenaville South, oautota* of a£ and Dwelling-hope of 5 TO^SflS-euJS Wder, grand position.and known % AfcjS£ Kyan's/pelng Lot 4, Block 10. To Horn ffifiS? Township of Helensville. AUotowHo x i°(fc Bonby. quite close to the Powitoß^^SSi" known as Mr Wm. Cowlm,'« » J;;—^"^ ■"• and dedraWe pl*s. Wer * A™r compact .QOOg BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Mrim d,Poaßonby' «& °*» *&*&: F Ponsonby Eoocl ana team line.- W neae th^o^XlT&^^We safe,, even at a sacrifice. °"""u' OI selling j_t once,, Full particulars In future issue: .. D- »• "?v a-ns,;' '•"""'' ' ■ ' .. , s';Agottoneor:-J >':'.:'i- ■■ Coatinned ,„ rntfb p —