LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(BT CABLE— COFYKIOHT.)

_„_ Federation Enabling Bill. - (Received May,U.-1.5 p.m.) i: ' MXIM nRNK, this day.-Tho Jin.,..iameM ' Jviee rrsraier of Victoria, announces rt.the ba» taken steps to enauro a full dia d 'ionof clauso 31 in the Federation En "wi 2 Bill, when tho measure comes beforo theflo"80^ 00"11110' 18" _ , Damage by Hostile Cruisers. » ' sidnk*. thia day.—All tho Australasian " lonies have signified their acceptance of I Mr Dalley's proposal for a joint colonial , . ndenJ nity it> case of damage or loss to ; ;\. pinß . a t the hands of hostile cruisers. i i The Steamer Triumph. The 3.9. Triumph has been placed in the w e <y Zoaland trade, and will leave this port f<« Auckland on the 14th inst ! Moll Staamers. Etc, 1 MrlbofMK. thia day.—Arrived, yester day, Clyde, with London mails, April :?rd. ' StDNET, this day.—Arrivod, yoatordny, t a. City of Sydney, from Auckland. Arrived, thia morning. To Kapo, from : Wellington.

THE LATE WAR CRISIS.

i THE TERMS OP ARBITRATION IN . ENGLAND. WarllKe Kntnuslaam In England. Though immediate danger of war with the Russians has been averted, tho following despatches published by the Melbourne .'■Age1' will still be read with interest : — Lotitioh, April 27. ••: - The Erenoh squadron Ima arrived at 4 Alexandria, and its presence is regarded as s'~'i i menace to Egypt.

.■ -The greatest enthusiasm prevails in England over tho prospect of war with 5" Russia. It is considered probable that war will be immediately declared.

April 30. The Russiau authorities have determined ; upon mobolißing their army, and the necee -1 j»ry ordors have been issued. J 16 is expected that the British ultimatum 'will be despatched to Russia in .the . course of the next few days. The groat Powers are endeavouring to have tho Raltic ' declared a neutral sea in the event of war .between Great Britain and llusaia The "Standatd" this morning announces : that the Emperor of Russia has summoned the Grand Council of the Empire to con! aider the proposal of the British Govern '' mentto refer to arbitration the subject of i-' the occupation of Penjdeh by Russia. Tho 'acceptance of the proposal by the Gland Council is considered very improbable. London, May 3. :; It is believed that a secret treaty has been concluded between England and Turkey. Batavia, Afay 2.

Tho ironclad atoamer Mmm is the only -;Boßsian warship at present in this port. " Bhe has been disabled, and will require to :; dock for repairs before she can again pro £ ewdtosea.

Londos, May 5,

Notwithstanding tho arrangement with ' Russia to Bubmit the Afghan frontier ques j tien to arbitration, the British preparations for war aro being vigorously proceeded • -with. The Russian outposts at Zulficar, on the Herirud River to the west, and towards

• 'Mernohak o>i the Murgha River to the east, ■ -will probably l?e evacuated while the pro ? posed commission is engaged in examining '•'the details of the Russo-Afghan frontier line. It is believed that Penjdeh will be allotted to Russia andZulficarai v.l Moruchak rjo Afghanistan.

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

i v Helensville, this day.—The charge 't-SpuMt W. Ford, Kaipara Hotel, of supply '■■. tj liquor on Sunday, was dismissed.

St Natives and the Industrial Ex , I hlbition. : :Cambbidoe, this day.—The Native De- Mrtment is Bending circulars round to the *! Mtives at the various settlements inviting ' ftelr co-operation in the forthcoming Indus , trial Exhibition at Wellington. They t» asked to exhibit agricnltural imple 'tMabi, native garments, fishing £acklo, baves made from green fern root, articlesof ."Maori warfare, and many other things of in terest.

DEFENCE NOTES.

Quta's Birthday Manoonvroa. Vt learn from Colonel Lyon that the Queens Birthday mauwuvres at Tamaki ■Ml' never contemplated by him. It ap .'mms that some officers of companies were ".Siroasof tentingthe enduranceof theirmen '".\ by jndrchingthem to Tamaki, and suggested !'tlui Queen's Birthday should be chosen as ', ttodate of theexpeiiment. Colonel Lyon's ; present intention is that the manamveres ahall take place in tho Domain,

.;-, j The Veteran*. ■•:> Colonel Lyon has received a telegram ~ nottrying him of the intention of the Gov .•- arnment to accept the services of the Royal i Ytfarans Corps. A meeting of members is ■- to W held this evening at Robson's Rooms. l'-=C- TI«H of Sir G. S. Whitmore. ,V*; Colonel tb_ Hon. Sir G. S. Whitmore, ''.commander of the colonial forces, is ex :i pelted to arrire here next week. He is to oeaccompanied by Capt. 3adkam, theofficer 'iln weeeeds Major Cautley. The last ,. named officer has reported to tiie Govern jtospt that the Auckland defences are very i I'jMtafiictory.'

Torpedo Shed. ,;t fiw torpedo shed is now finished, and ;i;Mr Mills, the contraotor, expects to have vi.tiia laying of the slip completed in a few M»y». f^i. North Bead Fortifications.

J: AB the guns are now L in position on the Head fortifications, and Auckland <' : 1i sow nuepared so reßiet an attack from the 1 *6»wani. The ammunition magazines will ieSnished afaoat Friday next.

THE ST. LOUIS MURDER.

KaxweU Before me Magistrate.

- Waiter ft, JLeknox Maxwell, alias C. ■/ vCAugnier, was charged at the Police Court r,,ftjs; afternoon with the wilful murder of '^Charier E. Garreler at St. Loujs, U.S.A. l^i_rH. Williamon applied to have tUdSnaaae iJSthe charge-sheet altered from "Gareler" i'to "Parreler." He detailed the cir .: *Mtancea of the arreßt of prisoner. r,.:Jhe telegrams that would be produced by | •'!« Gamble gave the name of the murdered fifUa __,• Q ftr _ e } er> but amongst the 1 tktthing in prisoner's possession were ; Mto« articles marked "C.0.P." Mr Diablo informed him that Parreler was " »Wmmon name in the States, and that it v'*>s quite possible that a mistoke in the in ' «4'ett<srn»d been made in transmission. ;w_tJi &c, were found in the portmanteau, .';;.«« in the big trunk were a pair of drawerrj white shirt, and under-shirt, Each ef these ..*« marked with the initials C.A.P., care- X. v,Qtk<d on the material. One i : Wgiliarity was that those were the only ?** in the trunk which bore these 1' nkCT 8* and another strange thing ■_r£™ '.fl>w» was that they were cut »na some instrument such as scissors, as IS had been taken oft a body, W? .nei<i mail steamer oxpocted here ;£'« frisco last Saturday, and arrives ;S. e,on June 1. He would therefore ; ' j_* fot a remand until the day after 2' ar nval. Possibly an officer had !:-*P|» from St. Louis by her to take i.ffwge of the prisoner, but if not he would *£ a lnrther remand until the next •„, 'nsprisoner was remanded till Saturday.

SPORTING NEWS.

■Wflaagton »asJng Club Meeting. l||j| IKLEOKAPH— MUses ASSOCIATION.)

■ ; * ■ Wellinotok, thia day. I kpWtea<iay'moing of the Wellington I , C... 1Jl Atttnna Meeting is taking place to- I ./^ Results:- I ">-^'s?2 SWKES.-S^eealation, 1 ; King- I -^nl\, v"• '3f It; was a very b(«l Btartj t left four lengths behind the I ,4i;' Tim9> lEaJn. 23Jsecs. DimideniJ, Be?*^110** 11 '1*10

EXTENSIVE BURGLARY

Ooortson'a Aroatle Entered and SUM Worth of Property Stolen.

Another burglary was perpetrated last. night, but on this ocensien tho miscreants have flown at higher game. Goodson'a Aicade in Quoon-streot was entered lato last night or early this morning, and goods to tho value of upwards of £500 taken, It is evident that the robbers effected an entrance by means of skeleton keya, or was hidden on the premie when they wero closed at 10.30 p.m. on Satur day. At all events thoy managed to accomplish tho object of theiv mission without leaving any traco behind them, The robbery was discovered when the shop was opened this morning. The shutters woro observed from tho outside to bo disturbed, and it was found that a largo quantity of watches and jowollery was missing. Only gold jewellery was taken, tho silver articles being left untouched. The matter is in tho hands of the police.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before C. D. Whltcombo, Esq., J.P.)

DntTNKKMNKsa.—Ten persons wore punished for thia offence. MurdOck McLeod, drunk and disorderly. 20s and coßta; Thomaa Bronnan, habitual, alx weoka' iniprlsoiiTuont with hard labour.

Wit.d GiRT.s.-Delia and Lily Barrett woro charged w*th having no vißible uieans of a live lihood.—Mr Madden appeared for the prisoners. Sergeant I'rait prosecuted.—Constable Henrj Clarke deposed that ho and ConßtAble Collia wont to the brothol in Cobden-atrtot, lately in tho occupation of Annie Carroll, and found the two girls in the house with two men. They arrested them.— Mrs Sullivan, living noxt door, and Mr Slddoll, a nolghbour, deposed that the v irla were a com plute uuiaaricj, und they could get no rest for the nightly "rows" and awful language. They complained to in* police.—Mr Madden asked that the mot) er of the girls might bo heard.—Mary Barrett, the mother of tho unfor tunates, deposed that her daughters woro In the habit of getting out, but they camo home to aleop. On Saturday night, when she was on' marketing, tho girls aro9Btd and went out. and she subsequently loarnod that thoy had been to soo " Scotch Annie " Sho had done her boat to check tho girls, but hor efforts woro unavailing. The Bench sentonccd Dell* to throe months' im prisonment.as she|hadbeen convlctod previoiuly, and Lily was handed ovor to the caro ot Mm Hutohlnson atthatlady'y reques\

(Boforo H. G. Soth Smith, Esq , R.M.) Arson.—William Arthur Thomas surrendered hi i baU, and appeared in answer to a charge of wilfully and maliciously setting fire to a tobac conist's shop lv Viotoria-atreet, than in his pos session, on tho Bth April, with Intend to dofraud the Colonial Insurance Company.- Sorgeant Pratt opened the case for the prosecu tion on behalf at tho pollco.-Mr Theo. Cooper appeared In defence —Witnesses wore ordered out of Court—The following evidence was taken.—Robert Alfred BurgeßS deposed that ho was a surveyor and draughtsman, residing iv Queon-stroet. Know the premies in which tho flro occurred ; ho made a plan from a survey of the building, after the lire, showing counters and shelves, and tho position of tho gas-metro ; the distance from the metre to tho counter was 1 feet. (Plan submitted in evidence).—By Mr Cooncr : He mado tho plan about a week after the flro; it shows everything to the scale; got no information from any one —John Codling, lessee of tho Koyal Mall Hotol, deposed that he tenew tho tobacconist's shop, of which he was also lessee; the shop was under Bleeping rooms. On tho Bth inst. the prisoner was in occupation of the premises. At two o'clock in tho morning of that day day a flro broke out. Mr and Mn> Sheridan llrst discovered it, and called hia atten tion to it; he found no ilro in the hotel; on op"n ing tho tront door he Baw a reflection from tho shop of Mr Tnoraas, direct from tho shop wiodo w. Ho Immediately gave the alarm at tho Fire Brlgado Station. On returning he paw the con stable trying to put out the fire. Witness fetched soveral buckets of water. Super intendant Hughes and some of his men wore quickly on the spot Prisoner had held the place for six months at two guineas a week. As soon as tho flro was suppressed he went into the shop, but made no special examination. Wasln the shop on tho previous Monday, and should say that prisoner's stock was verylight-By Mr Cooper: Tho nextßhop was tenanted by a hair-di efser. Wns never in tho smoking Baloon.—James B. Graham do posed that ho was agent for the Colonial In suranoo Company. Know tholshop In Victoria street, which was occupied by tho prisoner. Prisoner's goods wore insured In hh offlco.—Mr Coopi rsaid he was prepared to produce thepollcy but did not wish tohaveitimpoundod. He was willing to allow Mr Graham to read from I.— Sergeant Pratt considered that tho policy must be produced.—Mr Cooper Bald he could not part with the policy, as he intended to suo the Com pany for the amount.—Sergoant Pratt asked if secondary evidence could avail.—His Worship ruled that it might he admitted in the present lnstance.-WiUioss: Tho policy which he held was issued for £100 from his ofllco on furniture and hair.dresser'a requisites. Witness's brother inspected tho premises. Tho lnsuranco was effected on tho aplication of Thomas. Tho losb by fire was set down at eiO2 16s lOd. He visited the premises, and tho stock must havo been far below that amount. Ho should say that, in value, thoy woro below £70. The policy expirod on tho 9th of Bopt. next. By Mr Cooper: In ISSJ thero was an ample risk for the a?suranoe. An export, he believed his name was Rogers, valued the goods. Mr Richadson valued somo of the stock.—Richard K. Graham, commission agent, ot Ponponby, de posed that he took tho assurance of dof omlant.on the recommendation of Mr Thomas, senior, in two items—stock, £7fl; and £?5, one counter and fixtures.—Constable James Christie doposed to discovering the fire. On gottlng inside, scented astrong smell ot gas. The moter was flxod against the wall, away from the fire. Proßenily tho flro reaohecj tho meter, and ran up the wall, Saw a box of rubbish under tho counter, whloh looked liko burnt paper.—John Hughes, Super intendent of the Flro Brigade, deposed to hear ing alarm of fire ';!prqc,6ca>i at onco to the upot; smelt aßtrong smell of gas coming f romthe shop. The stock was not disturbed or knooked about, took the ueoeseaw stops to suppress the fire. Foreman Ilarley stood by U^o meter, which was turned on.' Wont into the hotel passage and on returning found tho Riia had been stopped. Found the gas pipe had boon cut In sovoral places and Chore woro marks whoro attompts to cut had failed. On examination found that tho flro originated In a tjnboxundor tho counter and had worked round ,undor tho window. Handed the meter anfi plpos to thopollco.—John Haxloy, of the Fire Brigade, corr.oboratod.

IMPORTS.

Per Retomahana: Prom Mclbournc-lOOcasos brandy. 09 packages tea. 15 bags seed. From Hobart-773bagaliark. 782 pases frulu From Southern ports: 190 sacks oatmeal, 1.301 taoks whoat, 80 bags iron. 17 cases oheose. 23hhds and Igbrls ale, 220 boxes oandlos, 101 sheep, J2j boxes soap, 118 jars, cases oil.

Detective E. Jones arrived by tho s.s, Rotomahana, from Lyttelton, to-day, and is to be stationed here during the absence of Detective WaJkor in Britain. Detective Jones was formerly stationed here, and proved a most effcient and intelligent officer.

THE AUCKLAND EVEmWG STAR, MONDAY, MAY 11, 1885,



B, 0. OABB.] 18. »■ *Oraß TO-MORROW, At 10.S0 .o'Clock. APPLES ! PEARS I WALNUTS ! Ex ROTOMAHANA, FROM HoiSAaT. B. TONKB & 00. Will soil to-morrow, at half-past ton o'clock, ftAA CASES APPLES, /&\J\7 French Crabs, Stone Pippins. Stunners, 30 Bags New Walnuts, Ex Rotomahana, from Hobart WILLIAM VAILKj [ROBERT 1,. BBADI.B? TO-MORROW. VAILE & BRADLEY, WUI Sell by Auction at their Sale Rcom, mEN TONS WAIKATO POTATOES, JL in lots to Buit purchasers Oats, Chaff, Maize, &c. After wnloh will be offered a choice lot of NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE. VAILE AND BRADLEY, General Auctioneers, House and Land Agents, opposite Savings Bank. TVTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A TVTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A W PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. -I. JOffN wasm of Mar, 188 S. ■ A SPECIAL Meeting of the Naval Pro. Tera. ;; —p W"~ANTKD, a first-class Waiter.—Apply Auckland Hotel. Whlteombe'a Registry. _~- «a »U*adflß. greatly V *£aILj X. a. Coombea and Co. a. aresß," Star Office.



Wanted* WANTED, a Pattern Maker.—Apply James Kelly a.d Co., Freeman's Bay Foundry. WfANTED, qualified Chemist, to manago M a good buainran; must be married man; hnnee to II \r in; good tnlury.— Apply by letter, Bos 159, P.O. WANTED, Farm Hand ; must bo able ! o cut nnd truss hay and work' chaffnuttor ncni but, competent mon need apply.—W. & .T. Frator, hand Agents, Queen-street. ANTED, as Gloik, Cashier, Travelling Salesman, &0., a Man with Rood finan cial experience; may bo roqulrod to reside with advertiser. — Address, with particulars, to '' Financial." Star Ofllcc. ANTED, Coat, Vest, or Trousers Handa, Maohiniata and Improvora.— A uckland Clothing Factory, Customs-Bt. Hast. WANTED, Boat-headers and Boat -Btoorors for Bay Whaling, Haobal, Fiiondly Islands.—Apply to A. Jliddlomlaa, Manager. WANTED, by steady young Man, situation; had 10 years' experience farming. New Zealand; can uso carpenter's tools.—Address J 11., Poat-offlce. Auckland. \\7ANTED, a Boy to learn Machine TT business. Apply Mr Barton, StahOlUco. WANTED 7 a ro?peptablo Lnd for the Drapory.-Apply Gordon Ilouso. Wako fleld-Btreet ANTED, a strong Lad about 15 or 10 to make himself useful in a shop.— T. and H. Cooke. U. Viotorla-Btreot, WANTED, a Respectable Lad to learn the Clonta' Halrdrcosing Trade.—lnquire at this OlUcb. WANTED, Shirt Handa ; several (lood (Machinists (Indoor), wages lfw. I Con stant work ; also, Good Buttonholors.—Apply Lonian, down Arney ltoad, Newton ltoad. WANTED, a cloan, tidy Girl for house work.—Apply Star Offlco. __ WANTED, Improvers ; first-class wagei to eood Sowers and quick hands.—Mrs Atkinson. Dress and Habit Maker, noxt Robert eon and Maxwell's, Ifaragahape Koad. YVTANTfiO, Tailorosse.- to'«orU at hotiw V » or in Bhop.-Apply J. H. llalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East. \\fAWfsl>,"Tnil.mwae's ; iTkooJ "liunds, T T •••in onrn from .'Ma to 35a.—Apply .1. It lliilinn. Tailor. Victoria slroet Kaflt. \l T AM'KO, 'J Young I.mliua us .Innior *» Aenintiuito>.-- Apply. M- oiino. to Dare n«w._ 17(1 and 178, Victoria street West. _ WANTED, a" Respectable Woman to takii charge of the Refreshment Doom at the fortnightly gatherings of tho Ponsonby Sooial Union. Mbor.il remuneration.—Apply to W. J. Ooddls. Hon. Secretary, Star Office. WANTED, by a Respectable Woman, a Situation an Assistant Cook in Boarding housoor Hotol.-F.B. 3tau Offlco. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mra Wingato.Brlghton Road.Romuora. WANT EbTa Q"enoraTServant — Apply Criterion Hotel. Hobaon-atroet. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mra Brookfleld, Onehunga^ _ WANTED, a good General Servant. No cooking.—For address apply Star Office. WANTED, a thorough Gonoral Servant for Ronraora. — Apply R. 11. Bartlett, Photographer. Qneqn-atreet. . WANTE~D, a good Gonerai Servant, where another is kept—Apply between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., to Mra Soth Smith, Orakel View, Victoria Ayenne, Remuera. WANTED, Young Lady as Dressmaker and Milliner (a«ed about 23 or 21) ; must be competent, and well up to tho business.—For further particulars apply to Mewrs William Me Arthur & Co., Queen-street, Anokland. WANTED, by a respectable person, a Situation as Housekoeper. Good refer ences. — Apply Mrs Nance, Registry Ofllco, Wangannl. _^____^_ TT7ANTED, Employment in Warehouse TT or Store by a steady, sober, onorgotio Man, aged 31; highest testimonials.—Addrosa M.C.. 3tar Offlco. WANTED, two respectable Boardors, 17s a week, washing Included.—Mrs Mooro, Franklin Road. oppoßlto Naplor-6t WANTED, by gentleman employed in offlco r.nd dining in town. Partial Boari with Rosidonco; City Woßt prof erred.—Addrc-aa Permanent. Stab Office: ANTED. 1 or 2 Young Gentlemen as Boarders; private family; modcrato terms; within 6 minutes' Queen-street— Apply Belmont Ilouso, Nelßon-atreot (3rd bouse past School). _____ WANTED, two respectable Boarders, splendid accommodation, 18s (including washing).—Apply James Wright, Upper Queen- Btroot, cornor of Canada-street WANTED, by Elderly Gentleman, Com fortablo Lodging; Town or Subnrba; no Children; no other Lodgors. - "N. 8.," Star Office; . ~\\f ANTED, the Public to Call and See V T thO' New and aecond-hand Buggies, Waggons, oto., at the-Thames Carriage and Dray Faotory, Vlotorln-strect Kast. W~" ANTED at Once, 20,000 Pick and Shovel Mon to call at Garrott Broß'. and eeoure Watortlghts at 8a Cd; Bluchors, In (id. Bale will last for One Month only. WANTED, Purchasers for 190 Cases of Cane and Wood-bottom Chairs, from 3s per Chair, at James Browno's Furniture Waro houau, Hobaon-strcet ANTED, Ladies and Gontleiuon to Road tho Advertisement in this Paper of the Now Paris Kid Glove Dopartmont, oppoato the Opera Houao. Wolloalay-strpet WANTED SEEN, tho Ladlos' Cash mere Iloso, atlsOd, Is Bd, 2s, 2s 3d. 2a ftl, 2s fld, .13, 3s 3d. Can't bo beat--G. Carter. Victoria-street ___________ ■\XTANT~E~D, alight Secondhand Pha>ton, YT BUltablo for an uldurly lady.—Apply Cousins and Atkln, Klllott street ANTED, Tendors for Building 2 Double Chimneys, up to l.Hth May.— Apply on job, cornor of Horesford and Nelßon- Btreeta. WANTED, 150,000 boat Hoart of Kauri Shingles. - Apply, by Icttor, stating torms to Cash, P. 0., Newton. . WANTED, to Find » Silvor Watch, Lost In St. George's Bay Road on tho Mth v It. —Apply Btar OfHcf. WANTED.— When you aro in Hobson- Btreot call at Munro & MJUigan's and see the largo and choice atook ot Twoods and Coat- Ings Jnst opened for tho coming season. No shoddy goods or step-making and trimming at thin catßbllshmont WANTED, 1,400 Yards Spaulls or Scoria Clinker.-Apply on tho works, Patorson-Btroct_ __ WANTED KNOWN — " Freothought Review," only N.Z.Froothought Journal. —May number on Hale by A. Campbell, Book- Bcllor, Quoenatreet \\T ANTED KNOWN—On Sale, Bricks, TT Lime, Sand. Cement, and Ground Mortar. Lifting Jacka on Hire.—N. MoLean, Builder, lato J. J. Holland, Lome-street. WANTED, an Allotment, either with or without houso, near Ponsonby Road. —Price and particulars to Urgent, Stir Office. ANrED, Tradosmen who require Books and Acoounta mado up to apply to "Confidential," Ardrossan Villa, Grafton Road. ANTED, ovoryono to cut out thin COUPON and take It, with One Shilling, toT. K. Carter. Picture Depot 88, Victoria street, Aucklund, and they will bo given one Bplondld now paokot of Cut-out Itollef Bcraps, worth Si. Post free. 1-t atampß. TXTANTEITTiNOWN-A. Wellosley's V T Consultation on tho Takapnna Birthday Cup.—Tickets Five Shillings caoh. ANTED, Friends to help to carry on the Work of the Female Prison Gate Brlgado. Funds aro urgontly neoded.-F. W. Boynton. Fort-stroet, Hnn. Secretary. ( WANTED, Good Security for £450 on mortgage. —F. G. Ewington, Estate Agont ANTED, Men to dofend Auckland from the Russians, and themselves from cold and doctors' bille, by wearing good, useful, Underolothing. &o.,atlow prices, from J. W. Shackelford, H»tter and Moroer. 80, Victoria street (5 doors above Albert-Btreet). ANTED KNOWN.—In order to keep tho Solo going, I have purchased over filf.O worth of Traveflers' Samples, odd sizes, which I shall soil at 25 per oent. under the usual nrlco. Be In time and get the pick at Dampior's Boot Shop, Viotorla-Btreot. Be In time. ANTED KNOWN—Bought a Job, over 350 Pairs of Children's Boota and Shoes (only), 2 to 10 in size from 2s to 3s 6d per pair- also 150 worth of Men a Job Lines anp {iamrles; groat value; be in time and got the pick, at rWmler'B Bopt Shop, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN.—J. T. Clarke, Watchmaker, from tho Thames. All kinds of Watchos, Clocks, JewoUory repaired. Watches, Clocks, Jowollory, Musio Boxes, and Musical Instruments on Solo.—J. T. Clarke, Watchmaker. Karangahape Road, opposite Newton Post-offlco. Try Clarke's £3 15s Watches. WANTED KNOWN.-Still left but soiling fast, our noted cheap (and well known) Kid Boots at 4s; Prunella, 4s 9d; Superior ditto, 5s Bd (all with high heels); Children's Bucklo Shoos, with heols. 10 to 12, 2a Cd; 1 and 2, 3a per pair, at Dampiers Boot Shop, Victoria-street. Bo in tlmo. WANTED KNOWN—In Ladies' House Sllppora I have a great variety—White Canvas, 2a per pair; Blaok Imitation Kid, with elastic In front, only 2a 6d; Carpot, 2s M j Morocoo, 2a 9d; Auckland mado do. Imitation woolwork, 3s Gd ; Ladles' Dancing or Evoning Dross Shoes, 4s 6d; superior do.. Ss 6<l; Real Olovo Kid with fancy beodod vamps, 7s 6d; at nnnvplgrjijtoot Shop. Viotoria-strfiot XfTANTED "KNOWN—The large dis- Vt count of four shillings in the pound la now being mado by Charles Kolsoy and Co. Tholr Stock la well known as boing the best Fancy Gooda Stock in Auckland. Also, thoir (roods have neyer been soiled or damaged by un <iuo exDoaure. but are all in first-class order and condition. Thia Sale therefore offers a grand opportunity to all buyers of Fancy Goods and Jewellery.-Charles Kelsey and Co.. 120, Queen- Btreet.^ , — WANTED KNOWN — That George Gregory. Photographer, of QuickCs Buildings (near Three lamps), Fonsonby Road, hw decided, on and after April 24th, to make conelderable Rednctions In his Prlcoa. so as to aalt the working classes; prices from tbat date being: For Carte do Vislte, WbBA per doz.; tor Cabinets, £1 la per doz. Children (same price. Tram cara pass the shop. -rjrTANTED KNOWN—See our Stock of YV Blankets before purchastag-iBOO worth. 9-4 Blankets. 8s 6d. 9a Bd. and 10a M per pair; 104 Blanket-, 12a Bd. 17a6d, and 20a per pair; Tw-1 Scotch Blankets, New Zealand Blankets, and Coloured Blankets. These goodaare the Sort vaSio wo ovor offored.-D. MoPhereon, Earangahape Road.



WANTED, an gilgine-cleaner.—Apply to Foroman at Hmlly Place. \\f ANTED, an Errand Boy.—Apply at T T once to W. P. Joaeß, Badrtler, &c. TXTANTED, immediately, Apprentice? T T and Improvers to the Drasa-making.—M Bewicke. UK Victoria street. WANTED, by a respectable young per- Bon, a Bltuiition as Waitress or House maid ; sleep at nome. — Addross Willing, Star Oftlco, WANTED, a Thorough General Ser vant ; also, a Nursemaid.—Apply to Mrs Gricrson, Symonds-street, next Choral HalU WANTED, Good Second-hand Ameri can Waggon. Cheap.—R. T. Chatflelo, Little (Jueenßtreot. WANTED, a Pantryman.—Govornor Browne Hotel. W "ANTED, a smart, intelligent Boy ac an Apprentice to tho Wood-turning; references roauired.-W. L. Rogers, Furnishing Waiohouße, Ponnonby Hoad. ANTED, Cooks, Housemaids, and General Servants, for private families, hotels. boarding-housoß.-Mrs Jack's Registry, Mount Kdon Road. W" ANTEDTWoman _ookß72osand"2ris"; Baker, £2 Ss; a Groom, to milk and useful, 2.18; Goneral Servants; Couples, £65 to £80. — Hoighton and Co., Servants' Exchange, Canada Buildings. 10-1, Queen-stront. WANTED, Housework of any sort, by a rospectablo woman, by tho day.— Apply by letter, Worker, Newton Poat-ofllce. W~ ANTED, 1 or 2 respectable Men*-. Boarders; terms IBs por wook.—For address apply Mr Peel, Grocer, Wellinirton.t. WANTED, a Boy.—S. Dnnneford, Theatro Koyal Buildings,. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, Boys', Youths', and Men's Clothing, Twood Macintoshes. Hosiory, &o . best value in Auokland, at Allen's Choap Drapory. Jorvoia Road, Poiisonby. WANTED, Piftßtorors to meet at tho Worklnß Men'a Club on Friday even iiiK, May 1.1, at. half-pant seven. Business: Bunner account. WANTED, a mnart, clean Lad ; one accustomed to tho traJe.-W. H. Hum ley, Hutcher, Newmarket. W" ANTED, a pood General Servant. — Apply Mra Wood, Victoria Dining-room, Qiiccn-st.rcßt. ANTED, a Niirragirl.—Apply to Mrs Klllott, Artlmr-Btreet, Kllerslle. W" """XNT-il), a Machinist.— Apply bo twoon six and hulf-nast soven, to J. Williams, Umbrella Maker, Wyndham-atroct. WANTED, a General Servant in a snmll family, whore there are no ohndren.mustVjeagood cook and Laundress: ref.Toncs required.—Apply at "Sunnysido," Lower Symond-Btreet. WANTED, a Butcher Boy ; must be a pood rider and clean.—R. Roaveß, Bu'clicr, North Shore. WANTED, first-clas? man Cook for country hotel, women Cooka, Cook and Laundroaaes, General Sorvant, Houß.niaids (private).-K. Honry'B Regiatry. W~ ANTED, by single man, furnished bedroom near town; bath and latchUcy- Addresa. stating terms. " J.H.R.." Stah Ofllco. WANTED KNOWN- Boys'andYouths' Football Jorneys (all colours), os, Cs, and 63 Oil; Hoßfl. 3b and Ss 3d ; oplendid assortment. —Allen's Cheap Drapery. Jervols Rood, Pon sonbyj! W"' ANTED KNOWN-For good value in Blankots. from 4s ltd to 20s. try Allon'B Cheap Drapery. Jarvois Road. Ponaonby. ■VV^ANTED, Second-hand Safe; size, proforred; must be iri good condition.-Stato )rlce and whore to bo Boon to "T. 8.," Stak Office; WANTED KNOWN-Tho remaindor of R. Fry's Stock almost given away.—S. Coomboß and Co. W ANTED KNOWN. -Drapory and Clothing Salo of Robßon's Stock Is now on at Brighton Houbo, top of Grey-street.—J. Rondell. Come If you want Cheap Goods. WANTED KNOWN—Cheap Timbkb I Cheap Timber.! And all other klnds of Building Material, can be purchased cheaper and better than anywhere else at the yards of D. Qo_di_ .Albert-street WANTED KNOWN. —We Bupply Hydraullo and Shell Lime.Brickß.Pipea Salt and .Fresh Water Sand. Our practicol knowledge of concreto onableß us to givo cus tomors froo and useful information on the uses and treatment of conorcto.—J. Wilson and Co., Customs Btrcot Weßt. WANTED KNOWN — That Messrs Leech and Sons aro prepared to supply first-class Muslo for Select Balls and Partlen. Instruments - Piano. Cornet and Plaolo; good references if required.—Orders left with Mr Tycr, Upper Symonds street, and Mr Seymour, Watchmaker. KaranEahapo Road. WANTED KNOWN.—Mon'B Light, Durablo Boots (sown), 7s lid: Patent :loubo -Uppers, without heels, 3a Gd; Cork Snles, -W; Cotton Boot Loccs, 3d per dozen; Boot Protectors, 3d a card; Boot Gloss, 4d a bottle; Button Hooks, Id each or Od a dozen ; Soot Buttons, 2d a dozon: Patent Button rnstonors. Gd a box; Shoo Hornp, Sd to Is (a great variety); Bost Yollow Silk Reols, No. U, Is—At Dampior's Boot Shop, Vlctorla-Btroet ANTED TO SELL—Whips (a really splondid asßortmont of ovory kind)— Ladles', Gents', Riding. Brlvlng, Curt; also. Solid Nlokel Spurs, Htirrnps, and tho latest novelties In Saddlery and Harness: prloos are naeless to anybody unless they sco tho Quality. Come and lnspoot, — W. 8. Jones, Whole salo Manufacturer, 183, Que-n-Btre"- WANTED KNOWN- That R. TuDEitOPE.Plumbor, Wollesloy atrest, always keeps In stock a splendid assort mout of Gaßallors, Gas Hruckots, I'ondauts, and Gas Globeß ot nowoat -".Igps; also, a good stock ,of Klcctrlo Bolla and Ftttlnl'J, Water Pipes and Fittings, and a> Jry roqulslte of the trade, liberal nllowanno m«l. te the trade. TyANTED KNOWN, that Mrs Me- Ki.downkv makes up MILLINHRY and MANTLKS _t Ko. 3, Winttono Cottage, Gladstone Btroot, 2nd Door off Newton Road. UOOU TVLK and PKRFKCT FII'GUARAN TICiU). Ladies own matorials CAREVULLY mudo up. ANTED KNOW N, Tn_T J. H. DALTON, TAILOR, Victoria-stroet East, Has procured a special lino of TWRKDS for OVKRCOATS, and can do a FIRBTCLABS OVKRCOAT FROM £.2 UP TO fil 10s. Kxnu Good Value. J. H. D. can also supply VOLUNTEERS UNIFORMS, both Dress and Undress, at Eng lish Cost Prlco. Noto tho address— CITY TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT, Victoria-street East. •vrr ANTED. TIIK PUBLIC TO TRY OUR SUITS TO MEASURE, AT WHOLEBALK PRICES. A First-class Suit, from tho Best Tweed In Auokland. for 63 17s Gd. Remember this la our Best Suit 1 Wo claim to do the Largest Trade in Auok land, therefore we givo our Patrons tho benefit of our Wholesale Price for nott cash. Tho most Stylish Troußors In Auokland, from tho boßt material, to measure, 20b 6d. All-wool Tweed Suits, from 458. All-wool Tweed Trousers, from 13s. Material, Style, and Fit Unsurpasßod. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, _ Custom-street East. (Two Doors above Fort-atreot) Business Hopbb. 8.80 to 5.30; 230 on Saturdays. \Trr_TS TED KNOWN VV The great success of the ECLIPSE SALE, and tho large nmonnt of the Wolllngton Stock yet remaining unsold, have induced us to extend tho opportunity of purchasing this Htook at Half-price for another 21 days. The Goods have been marked their reduced price in Red Ink, so many of onr customers failed to understand the great reduction, ltseeminsran impossibility that such a reduotion could be made, viz.: One-half the marked prioe, hence wo have adopted this plan of marking all the reduced stock in Red Ink at the sale price. Our Fanoy Goods oomprlso—Watches, Clocks, Sterling Gold and Silver Jewellery, Fitted Dressing Cases, Work-boxes and Baskets, Desks, Compendium of Games, Abyssinian Gold and other Artistio Imitation Jewollery, China Tea Sets, Glass and Fancy Ornamonta in Profusion, Bicycles, Tally-ho Accordions, Concertinas, Albums, &c, &c, all at Half-price, in the Eclipse Sale at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. A WELL-EDUCATED YOUTH, 17 years, requires a Fituation in Office: knows Latin, French, and Greek.—Addresa R.O C. Star Office. A YOUNG Lady wishing to return to England would give services as" Nurse or Companion, in return for passago paid. Good rcferencea.-E H.C., Star Ofllce. A LADY, returning to England would ttßsißt a family, take chprgo of ohildron or invalid; for part passage,—Address "M.E.M.," care of T. Booth, Butcher, Arch Hill. OOT TRADE. — Benchmon _nd Im provers wantnd.—Apply J.W. Walton and Son. Upper Qnecn-atreet. GRAFTON ROAD. — Wanted, two or three Gentlemen as Boarders. Large houao; hct and cold bath. Terms moderate.— fifth house above Mr Baxter. Grooor. HOUSE Wanted To-morrow ; |or three unfurnished Rooms.—Apply this evening to Mr Evans, care of Riohardaon, Victoria Arcade, Victoria-street. PARTNER with £25 wanted; large profits: £1 a. week made easy,— Full particulars, "M.Q.," Star Office. "PARTNERSHIP. WANTED, a Partner In a First-class Auc tioneering and Commission Business. Must have some knowledge of same, and be able to tako the Sales. Principals only dealt with.— For full particulars apply to "M.A.L-.," Star Office. : TDUDIMENTS of Musio thoroughly JLVi taught: fee. One Guinea 10 lessons.— Apply Music Studio, 193, Queen-street. mo STATIONERS AND CIRCU ± LATING LI BRARIES.-Quantity of Books wanted; also. Stationery and Fanoy Goods, cheap —" X.Y.Z.," Post-office. O SCORIA CARTERS.—Wanted a large quantity. — Apply Hewson and McKomisfeJSJiUdsi* West-street, Newton,



iJiO HOTEi,KEEPERS. — Wanted to X Rent a First-clasa Billnrd Room i./ Ex perlenood Marker. — Addros, dlntiuK vont, ".I.P.,"Marker,Postofllnn, Aiuklund. To Let TO LET, in Eden Crescent, a 5-roomed House.—Apply J no. Grey and Son, next door. TO LET, a comfortable four-roomed Cottage in Parnell. — Apply Captain Peachey. Parnell. O~LET, a Three-roomed House in Fern lelgh-street; every convenience.-Apply A. Neill, corner of George and Ryle-Btreets. TO LET, unfurnished Bed and Sitting room, with fireplace.—Fourth house paßt St. James's Church, Upper Unlon-atreet. TO LET, Furnished Rooms, pleasantly situated, suitable for gentlemen, lay street, third house to right from Beroaford-st. O LET, a Furnished Bedroom; suitable for two young men.—Apply to Mrs Evans, coiner of Nelson and Wellßßley-Btrcets. TO LET, large Space (Queen-street end) over tbo new shop corner of Queen and Wellesley-Btreeta.—Apply to Milne and Choyce. TO LET, Argyle-atreet, near Tramway Tarminus—House of 7 rooms, gas, water, and every convenience; rent moderate.—Apply JUilcolmson, DeLaoy, and Co, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, North Shore, Furnished House six rooms; nicely situated, good garden, every convenience. Terms moderate.—Apply Stab Offleo^ TO LET, Church-atreet, Ponsonby, new 5 roomed Cottage, city water; rent, 12s lid. —Apply next door, or Wm. Jamieson, Under tiiker. WellealnystrootKaat. TO LET, a firet-rate Bottling Cellar, with ooncrote floor.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agcnta, Fort-Btroet TO LET, Surrey Hilla, a pretty 6-Roomod Honsn. gas, water, and ovory convenience. — Apnly J. H. Humor, Land Agent, Karongahnpe Roijl TO LET, a 7-roometl HouHe, Pitt-street. —Apply to E. W. Morrlnon, bnck Bank of Now Zealand, Karangahape Rond. TO LET, a Front Room with register STate; use of kitchon if required.—Apply STAR^)fllce.__ TO LET, new Shop, Victoria atreet, with 5 roomß, range, grato, gas and water: splendid buninoss position for draper or tobac conist—Apply Riohardson, next door. TO LET, Now Four-roomed Verandah Cottauo. with largo Scullory, Colonial Oven, Register Grato and Cunboardn.—Apply T. Armstrong. Commercial Rond, Aroh Hill. TO LET, in Parnell, 10-Roomed House; gas, water, and bath; Brand view of the uirbour and North Shoro.—W. and J. Frater. Lnnd Agents. Qucen-etrcot. nr\o LET, that corner Shop at Junction of JL Picton and Ponsonby Roadx. havin? nlftto glans fronts.—Apply to Wuliam RoßSor, Wood- Btroe t^ TO LET, two new Shops, with living rooms ; suporior finish : Jervols Road : rcint, Ifiipor week each. — Apnly at corner of Cnrranstroet and Jervois Road. TO LET," Sandon~HouM, Dodwood Terrace, Ponsonby, containing 7 rooms. bnth, and pcullery; eras and water laid on.— Aoply Central Store, Jervola Road. TO LET, nice 4-roomed Cottage, with kltohen range, city water; grand view of h-rbour. etc. — Apply J. Julian, Totara-Stroet, ofr llophurr-stroot TO BE LET, Vormont-Btroet, Ponsonby, Shop and Dwolllng of 5 roomß, flonllnry, &n. rent. £1 a woek.—Apply to W. L. Mitchell, Conmbos'n Arcado TO LET, handeomo, new 7-Roomed Dwolllne-houßO, Hcrne Bay Road, Pon snnhy; city wator.—Apply W. G. Allen, Draper, Jorvols Road Ponsonby. T~6TeT, 2 new 5-Roomod Housos, Jervols Road, 5-Roomod House. Prosni'ct atroet, gas and water.—Apply W. G. Allen. Draper, Jervols Road, Ponsonby. TO LET, comfortably Furnißbed Roomc, with use of kitchon; if desired, the wholn f tho House; close to town—Qrafton Rond Housn (next to Bowltng-groon). — Apply in tho morning. TO~ LET, to a Respectable Married Couplo, two Unfurnished Rooms, with ÜBo of kitchen, &o; rent. 7s. Also, a Furnlshnd Bedroom; rent raoderato; two minutos1 walk from tram.—Apply Star Office. TO LET, 2 or 3 Unfurnished Roomd, Upper Nelson-street, first Houso off Boresford-street, with Fire-places in each room.—Mrs Diokenson; or Two Furnished Roomg. * TO LET, Loaso, or for Salo, a new 8 roomed Houfe In Pratt-streot (off Wel lingtonetroot), with beautifully finished and unusually spaolous and lofty roomß, worth 25b per week: to be let for 21s to a good tenant.— —Apply VVlthoford's Agenoy, Shortland-BtrecL TO BE LET, a two-storied Building in Fort-Btroet. at present occupied by tho Auckland Tobacco Co., particularly adapted for a bond orgeneral store.—For full particulars apply toi \V^ U Mitchell. Coombes's Arfade. TO BE LETi'Mount Edon, a Villa Rcsi donco of 11 rooms, stable, coach-houso and outbuildings: gas laid on; with 5 aoros of Vol eunlo I_nd in Owen's Road; omnibuses pass the house.—For cards to view apply to W. —. Mitchell, Coombeß's Arcado. mo LET or For Sale, a Six-roomod Houso, JL with Bathroom; Venetian blinds, gas and water laid on; allotment has double frontage; 45 foot, Norfolk-stroot, Brown-Btrcot, Ponsonoy; dopth. 101 foot; torma easy.—Apply J.M, and J. Mowbray, Land Agonts, FortHStreet. TO~ LET, St. George's Bay Road, House of 5 rooms, good largo kitchen, cellar, colonial oven, grate, and open fireplaces.—For further particulars apply to D. F. Evans, Estate Agont and Auctioneer. 00fl_ rr\O LET, Knrangnhnpe Road, nonrly B opposite Upper Qneen-Btroot, a grand Shop and first-class Dwelling, superbly finished oil'; now, and t>o9BCßßlng all modern iraprovo monts; ganand city water throughout; three' inn rooms upstairs, two rooms down stairs, largo shop, rcglstor grates, Colonial oven ; Roml biißinoss stand; healthy, tine view; balcony and verandah; rent, 20s, or 19s for a term.- Apply D. F. Kvanß, Auctioneer and Lund Agont. . SOS. A SHOP, with Bakehouse and Stable, to Lot. — Apply to Mrs Vaughan, Manukau Rood, I'arneU. Tji ARM TO LET. KAST TAMAKI-Flrst-olnss. with Farm of 21 acres of rioh land (mostly volcanic), Cottage and outbuildings. Prepont stock at valuation if desired. This is a first-class little farm, and only about 15 miles from Auckland. To bo leased for four years. Full particulars at olllco D. F, EVANS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. 809. For Bale. FOR SALE, or Long Lease, 5 or 6 Acres good Building Ground, In Commercial Road.—Apply T. Wilson, Commercial Road. FOR SALE, o 4-roomed Cottage; 10 minutes' walk from Poßt-ofllce; a bargain. _ Apply to Valle and Douglas. FOR SALE, Four Largo Sections of Land in Oliphant-street; oheap, and easy terms.—Apply T. Upton, Builder. Oliphant-Bt F~OIt SALE, a gont.'s 18-oarat Gold WaT tham Watch, crystal glass, compensating balance; a bargain, 12 guineas ; Quito now a few montha ago.—Apply Stab Office. "jjjTOR SALE, Exinouth-street, off Newton JD Ro&i, Two Allotments, 33 x 800; two frontages ; good position. —H. Portington, atichbury 'a Buildings. TjlOR SALE, John-Btreet, Ponsonby, nice r Houee of 5 rooms, wood shed, &c.; allot mont. 10 by 110, near Jervols Road.—H. Parting ton. Stltohb-ry's Bnildings F~ OR SALE at Mt. Eden, a Good 9 roomed House, pleasantly situated, with every convenience; Largo Allotment; Price Low.—Apply Mi; John Angus, Edan Vale Road. FOR SALE, Birkenhead, 7. acres good Land; twij miles from wharf, good road all the way": splendid view. — H. Partington, Stlchbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a new, light, three-spring Pagnall Cart—Apply to E. Bowles, Coach builder, Karangaharo Road, next to the Cale donia Hotel. OR SALE, a Country Hotel, with Immediate possession.—llancook and Co., Brewers. Qneen atreat. FOR SALE, Ponsonby, Ponsonby, Pon- Bonby, about 12 Allotments (cheap) to choose from, ranging from 82 5s to £4 5s per foot.—For address apply Stab Office. FOR POSITIVE SALB.-600 Acres Good Land, with water frontage, only 10 miles from Queen-street Wharf, and will be sold ohoap.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land AgenCNo. 8. Queen-street. OR SALE, in Eeppel-street, Newton, Lots 91 and 95 of Section 7, Suburbs of Auckland. Theso allotments are level, their position good, and they are offered cheap for cash.—Apply to O. Aickin, Agent, High-street. FOR SALE, at Avondale, 12J Acres, mostly oloared, 5 acres ploughed. Cottage, fowlhouse, and Bhed, within a mile ot railway station. Price, £30 ocr acre, or In Lots to suit purchasers.—w. L. Mitchell, House, Land, and Estate Agent, 8, Mercantile Chambers, Queon-Bt. OR SALE, property of new arrival, the best Breechloaderin Auckland ; beautiful twist barrels (left choke), top leaver, turtle slots, falling nippleß, rebounding locks; only been used once; price, in leather case complete, £12.—For address apply Stab. Office. T7VOR SALE, one of the best-finished six- X? roomed Houses on the Surrey Hills, with bay window and washhouse. Can be bought cheaper than yon can build, and will guarantee it to be a flist-class-built house.—Apply Sussez street, close to Great North Road. , FOR SALE, in Symonds-street, near City Road, a Comfortable Villa Resi dence of 6 rooms, lofty, nice hall, gas and city water throughout, asphalted paths, side en trance, bay window, reglstergrate, stands high. Grand poßitlon.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Land Agent™ 1502_ FOR SALE, a Bargain, Prospect-street, Ponsonby, and only one minute from '■•tram, a pleasantly-situated 6-roomed Cottage, register grates, gas In three rooms, oity water, and every convenience. Allotment 33 x 100. Stands high; grand view. Price, i 8350. Terms easy Apply D. F. Evans, Auctioneer, House and Land Agent. 1503. FOR PRIVATE SALE, a very comfort able now House of six rooms, good cellar, Allotment 40 z 115, oity water and gas laid on, situated In Surrey Hill, Great North Road, about two minutes' walk from tramoars; now In occupation of good tenant, at 18s per week. Being sold because owner is leaving the, dis trict. Part ot purchase money can remain on mortgage, at 7 per cent, for four years. Price extremely low;—Valle ft Bradley. Auctioneers, House, Land, and Commission Agents, Queen- BtreLli.OfgMUi Savinga Bank.



FOR SALE, Rocky Nook, George street, a Special Bargain, New and ' Commodious nine-roomed Houee, superbly finished off, and possessing every convenience, 4 bedrooms, dining-room, drawing-room, bath room, kitchen, pantry, large scullery. Learning, ton range, 2 register grates, balcony and ver • andah, wash-honse, copper and boiler; Bide i entranoe. Position unrivalled, grand view, ' volcanlo 8011, cleared and planted. This is one ' of the best sices obtainable in this locality. Price, £67S.—For further particulars, apply to 1 D. F. Evans. House, Land, and Estate Aernnt, 1497 im O R 3 A L "E. HAMILTON, close to Station—a substantially built Broomed Verandah House, with brlok foundations, thoroughly well finished. Kitchen with concrete floor, wash-house, 1,200 gallon , tanks, with water laid Into the house, also good well. Grounds 1 acre In extent Including tennis lawn, garden, &c. Price, £680. For f nrther particulars apply to W. h. MITCHELL. Coombca's Arcade, Qneen.-street TDIOR IMMEDIATE SALE, THE STOCK AND GOOD-WILL OP 'A LONG-ESTABLISHED COUNTRY STORE, DOING A LARGE GUM BUSINESS, Apply to MACKY, LOGAN, STEEN, & CO. Tfl O X SALE. THE HUNTLEY BRIOK, TILE, AND POTTERY WORKS. Tho above Works, with all necessary Ma chinery and Plant, for the carrying on of a pro fitable and successful industry are now for dis posal. The property includes Beveral acres of e_oel lcnt clny, thoroughly tested, and of high quality, woll suited for the manufacture of Bricks, Pines, Drain Tllea, and Pottery Ware. The buildings consist ot Corrugated Iron sheds and Mill Shed, good Dwelling-house and Office. The maohlnery comprlsea Clayton's Brick making and Pipe Machines, with all requisites. Also, 12-H.P. Tangye Engine and Boiler. The Kilns are now and in good working order. The Workß are In olose proximity to the rail way and coal-mine; thug enabling coal to bo obtained at the lowest rates, whilst the railway brings the works in immediate connection with Auckland and tho Walkato district To a praotlcal man this local Industry ollV) rs chance Holdoin to be met with. For full particulars apply to W. L. MITCHELL, Land Agent, Coombes's Arcade. _£»QOST —Tnkapuna Farm, 130 acres. ?wO/V*J« Access to two sea beaches Grand building sites, and gullies for fruit— X.L N.T.. Star Office. CANVAS No. 1 to No. 6 Seaming and Roping Twine for Salo.-W. S, Laurie and Co. KYBER PASS ROAD. — The improve ments In this groat thoroughfare are now nearly complete. Buyers will at once have the advantage of good investments. I can sell a grand Allotment. 75 feet frontage by a depth Of about 200 feet, total area 1 rood U perches, at investor'sprice. Also, A SHOP and 6-roomod Dwelling, with gas, water, and all conveniences, having a good con nection as bootmaker, also suitable for either saddler or milliner. The owner being anxious to effect immediate Bale, offers this at an ox ocedlngly low figure. For furtberpartlculars apply to W. L. MJTCHBILL. Coombos's Arcade. Personal. MRS BRASLIN, widow of lato .Tamos Braslin, doslres to return her sincere thankß to Mr J. MoGuire and others who kindly BUbEcrihcd £13 on hor behalf. MR. PATRICK REGAN, who works at tbo Dock, begs to s'ata it was not him who was brough up at the Polico Court on Thursday, PERSONAL. — Wili~George Andrews, Blacksmith, hailing from St. Ninian's, near Stirling, leave his address at Star Ofllco, as the one left at "Herald" waß mislaid.—Ad dress, "Schoolmate." PERSONAL— Who's your Hatter ?—J. W. Shackelford has for the season, a largo stock of Hard and Soft Foltand Tweed Hats in Latest and Best Styles, at prloes to suit all —80, Victoria-Btroot, 6 doors above Albert-street. FRIEND. —Funds aro urgently needed to carry on the Fomalo Prison Gate Brigade work. Can you help us?—Frao. W. Boynton, Fort street, Hon. Beoretqry. PERSONAL.— A lady wishes to Sell a Basket Carriage with quiet Pony, Harness, and ovorylhi-g complete, or would Exchange for a good Piano.—Apply Star Office. Lost and Found. LOST, in Hobaon-stroet, a Small Dia mond Karrlng.—Reward at Stab Office. LOST, o Fox Terrier Slut, white body, blaok and tan head.—Flndor rewarded on leaving at Crowther'a Stables. OST.—Will tho Gentleman who found tho Key in Cometory Gully pleaso leave samo at tho Store, or with J. Cornlßh, Star OmVo. LOST, at tho front entrance Choral Hall, Bmall Religious Book of no valuo but to I thoownqr.—Findorrawardod,applyStakOWco. LOST, on Sunday, May 10, n Silver Locket, with Gentioman's Photo in. be tween tho Temperance Hall and St. Patrick's Church.—Flndor pleaso return the same to tho Star Offlco. j_»-f REWARD. — Lost, on Kaipnra dfc> X. train, about 30th April last, 1 liockot enamelled with Anchor and Cross, and 1 Coelilo Shell.—Finder kindly return to Brieter's Coll'ee Palace, Cook-street. CITOLEN, or Cut Adrift from cutter X*7 Bessy, White Dingy, brown gunwale, red and white Ins'de.-Findor rewardod on return, ing samo to Mr Claro, Boatbnllder. OUND, Fox Terrier, black and tan head; 1 If not claimed within three days will bo sold to pay expenses.—Apply A. Fletcher, Kingsiana. FOUND, on my Counter, Purse and Con tents.— Ow»i>r cun havo samo on paving fo* this advortlsouiont.-.lanioß Bovcge, Cook street FOUND,Six Geose; if not claimed within seven days will hu sold.- >i>ply Goorge Hirdcobtle, opposite England-Urott, College ttoad. Gazette In Bankruptcy IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of "The Bankruptcy Act 1883." and of the Bankruptcy of FbkdbrickHanben, formerly of Onehunga, Fishmonger, but now of Komuora, Farm Labourer, Notice is hereby given that I. Frederick Hanson, formorly of Onohunga, Fishmonger, but now of Romuera, in tho Provincial District ot Auokland, Farm Labourer, have this day filed in the said Court at Auokland a petition lo be adjudged a Bankrupt Dated this 11th day of May, 1885. Debtor in Poreon, X N B A N X R, U P T C 5. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND, In the matter of " Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and of the amendments thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of Frederick Hanbbn, formerly of Onehunga. Fishmonger, but now of Remu era, Farm Labourer, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that the first General Meeting of Creditors will be held at my office. bTAR Buildings, FortrStreot, In the City of Auckland, on MONDAY. 18th May, 1885, at twelve o'clock noon. Proof of debt mußt be furnUhed prior to or at tho meet ing. Proxy forms can be obtained at my office. No proof can be admitted, except under order of tho Court, after the expiration of three months from the date of the filing of the petition. Ac counts eont in unsupported by proof of debt as prescribed by law cannot be recognised. Dated this 11th day of May, 1885, JOHN LAWSON, Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. Tenders* AHY OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR THE ERECTION OF FRESH WATER BATHS, ALBERT-STREET. The City Council will receive Tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, May 21, for the above works in terms of plans and tpooifloations, to oe viewed at this Office. Council Chambers, High street. The Council i'.o not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tenders for Baths." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, May 1,1885. 505 m O BUILDERS •renders will be received till noon of WED NESDAY, the 20th inst,, for the Erection of a Cottage in Wellesley-street West for Mr R, Cap7ans, fee ■ffig»gg binra!B| Architect , ri^ENDERS invited until noon of I THURSDAY, 14th inst,, for alteration to House and erection of a Factory In the Karan gahape Road' Plans and specifications may be seen at my offlce.^^ BR0WNB! , Architect and Surveyor. City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. mENDERS .wanted before Wednesday, j. 13th, for Additions to House in Symonda- Btreet-Forplans, &c, see Woollams, Tailor. Sydehham House, Grey-st. <u>ntura«a on wirtt Pm* WANTED, by a young married Woman (with a baby three months old), a Situa tion, wages not so much as a homo,—Address M.M., Star Office.



Public Notices* SIR GEORGE GREY WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS TO THE CITIZENS OP AUCKLAND, Under thn Auspices of the Auckland Liberal Association, TONIGHT! (Monday) TO-NIGHT I At 8 o'clock, IN TIIK THEATRE ROYAL. His Worbhip tiie Mayor will tako tho Chair. 3 Tho Dress Circle will be specially reserved (or Ladies and Ladies accompanied by Gentlemen* Cards of Admission to the Platform can be procured from P. M. GRANT, Secretary. 75, Queen street. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW .ZEALAND, WELLINGTON DISTRICT. SATURDAY, the 2nd day of May, 18K>. Upon reading tho affidavits of Robert Chibenhall Hamerton. of Wellington, Public Trustee, and of Ann Alexander, of To A __- mutu. Widow, it ia ordered that the Public Trustee shall be Administrator of all the real and personal ostate of Robekt Alexander, of Te Awamntu, deceased. (Signed) C. W. RICHMOND, J. All porsons indebted to tho above-named de ceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to Thomab Macffar lank, Esq., Auckland. Also,—All persons having claims against tha said Estate aro requested to forward tho same to me. or to Mr Macffarlane, on or before Vt ED NESDAY, the 3rd day of June next, N.B.—Any claim not sont in by the day named will be liable to bo exolnded from Dartlcipution. R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, May 6,1885. SK for Wolfe's Schnapps, the pnreat Blimulant In the world. It Is far superior to brandy or whisky. ARLIKE SPIRIT-Providing Mili tary Uniforms for 4a lid the Suit; every hoy suited at 3. Coomboa and Co.'s. Q 4VE £1 commission and£l hire interest, )"_) by bolecting your Sewing Machine at D. 8. Chambers, 20, Queen-street. Caution, no Can vassers. EIGHTEEN PENCE. — Ladies' full size Umbrellas, Is Od eaph. Cheapost and largest variety of durable Silk Umbrellas In Auckland.—Fornandez, Draper, Newton. ALL Wool Flannels (BJd) at S. Coomb.es and Co.'s. THE Anchor Boarding House, opposite Governor Browne Hotel. Hobson street, Auckland.—John Anderson. Proprietor. 0 BUILDERS & SPECULATORS.— £350 will secure a highly eligible Building Area of about 1J acre, held under lease for a long term at a nominal rental. There are two good 5-roomed Houses, well let, and plenty of room for others to be bullt.-Apply early to W. 1.. Mitchell. Estate Agent. Coombea'a Arcade. RAILWAY WATCHES.—Received, per Kalkoura. a case of English Lover Watches as used by the Railway Guards In England.—A. 0. Bartlett, Chronometer Maker. OD PER YARD.—Good Grey Calioo (V during tho Sale at 8. Coomboa and Co.'s. SWINGING -Mr W. H. Webbe has a few vacancies for Private PnpUs; class full.— Address 198, Quean-stroot. A GENEROUS use of Wolfe's BcnNAPi'fl will ■"- Impart strength and invigorate the body. NAVAL UNIFORMS, for the future Defenders of Auokland, from 3s lid.—B. Coombea and Co. lANOFORTE—Mr W. H. Webbo can rocclve a few pupils; elementary or a_ vanced.—Address 198, Queen street SOME Live Pheasants wanted for exporta tion.—l would like to communicate with one who will undertake to got thorn.—Address Mr Henry Shaller. Upper Union-street. tX/OLFE'S SCHNAPPS may be nßed with im ■' punlty, ltß ingredients having been tested by medical men, and found absolutely pure. ■pARADE" NOTlCE.—Ladies nre invited I to inspect the beautiful display of Milin ory and Mantles at 8. Coombea and Cos. OS.-FOUR - BUTTON BLACK KID & GLOVES, All Sizes. 2a. 2a. 2a. A grand line just opened at LOVETT'S, WELLESLE Y-STREET. miGER BEER BOTTLING BUSINESS. I have this day Bold my Beer Bottling Busl ncsa, carried on by me In Fort-atreot, to Mr Henry McLaren, who will carry on a similar buslnosa at tho same address. Thanking my oustomers for their patronage in the past, I now solicit their support to my successor. Hated this ICth day of April, 1885. JAMES HIOKKY. HMoLAREN begs to notify the trade * and pnblio generally, that having pur ohaßed tho abovo business, he will be prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him with despatch, and hopoa, by supplying a flrst-olaßß article at a moderate rate, to merit a contlnu anco of tho patronage given to his predecessor. Dated this lGth day of April, 13 H. MoLARKN. PROCLAMATION. —We proclaim a full Reduction of 25j)or cent, off all onr goods.—3. Coombes and Co. TTUKST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for JP Single Gentlomen.—Apply Mrs Stevens, Wolleßloy strcot, first houso from Symonds- Btreet, lately occupied by Dr. Huxtable. BOARD AND RESIDENCE required by gentleman.— Terms and particulars "Vorltas," Star Ofllco. ESIDENCE, with sitting-room and bedroom, for single gontloman, or gentle man and lady, in a private family in Parnell; with or without board.—Apply Stab Office. TO TOTAL ABSTAINERS. — Board and Resider.cc for Gentlemen; every comfort — balconirn. fine views, bath, large garden, library, centra.—" H. 8.." STAB Office. . ■6~~R~~<rcn A M A T I 0 N. GREAT SACRDJIcifof £9,000 WORTH OF BOOTS, SHOES, and SUPPERS, tho Balance of our Immonee Stock. GARKETT BROS having decided to prolong the SALE FOR ONE MONTH LONGER, In order to close partner ship accounts, 8.8. are determfned to sell dur ing that time at PRICES UNHttARD OF IN THE COLONY I The following aro tho PRICES of a few lines only :— , s- d. «. d. Men'sWatertlghts .. ..8 6..worth 14 6 Men's Elastics V 6..worth 12 6 Mon's Balmorals .. ..0 0. worth 12 G Men's Bluchers 4 s..worth 8 6 Men's Shoos 6 6..worth 10 8 Ladies' KidE.B,.. - ..5 6..worth 9 C Ladles' Buttoned Boots .. 0 9..worth 13 6 Ladies' Buttoned Boots .. 76. .worth 12 6 Ladies' Kid E.S. 0 6..worth 9 6 Ladioß' Kid E.B. High leg .. 7 fl..worth 12 6 Children's Shoes .. .. 1 o..worth 3 6 Children's Boots .. ..1 o..worth 8 6 Ladles' Evening Bhoes .. 4 6..worth 8 G All Other Lines at Equally Low Rates for CABH toLY. garrett bros., Tanners and Boot Manufacturers, wakefield-street, Auckland. QR&NGES ! ! "DANANAS ! ! "DINES !! PER S.B. JANET NICOLE (Subsidised by Government to run to the South Sea Islands) QRANGES, T>ANANAS, pOCOANUTS, &o. As the Fralt will be Cased at the Islands (the trip only occupying about six days), pur chasers can rely on receiving the game in PIRST-OLAS3 ORDER AND CONDITION And at stated Intervals, So that a Regular Supply will be guaranteed. nfIAELBB T> A G L E V, WHOLESALE FRUITERER, CUSTOMa-STREET AND PAFNKLL EISE N.8.-Country Orders for the Auoldand Dis trict, accompanied by remittance, promptly attended to. PM o L A X E N, • COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER. At Yard, Karangohapo Rood, or Ship's Side. Poets and Balls, House Blocks, and.Bhlngles on Sale. " ~



XX I. A. M. SAID A. The above Vessel will be open for pnblio Inspection TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) AFTERNOON, From 3 to 5 o'clock. BY SPECIAL PERMISSION OF CAPTAIN FAYENZ. The P. S. TAKAPUNA Will convey visitors on board, leaving the Ferry Tee for tho first trip at 2.45. FARES: Adults, One Shilling; Children, Half-price J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. QJ S. R I N G A R O O M A FOR SOUTHERN PORTS, Will leave Onehunfca Wharf, fI.SO a.m. TO MORROW (Tuosday). Latest train, 8.30 this evening. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). t-CKX TpOR THAMES, jR?SKS»v JH HIKUTAIA. PAEROA, VTimSfiKx^TE AROHA, WAI TO A, Wifl^w UOlt ON BOMAl! ■™"■<■■■ SHAFTESBURY, AND MATAMATA. X O T~u" X U will leave as above TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING. 12th instant, calling ac Grahams town and Bhortlana Wharves. Cargo at once. For freight only, upply to THORNTON, SMITH, Sr. FIRTH. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. The Bank will be Cloaed TO-MORROW After noon at 3 o'clock, in conßequonco of the Funeral of the late Mr Thos. Macfl'arhuie, who was a Trustee. R. CAMERON, Manager. Monday, May 11,1835. T ADIES' MACKINTOSH.—Tho Fash- JU ionabln Silver Grey Mackintosh, at 9s 6d, at S. Coombes and Co.'a. T7ILECTION OF TAKAPUNA LICENS- X±i ING COMMITTEE, MAY 9th, 1885. Votes recorded at D p e o v r °n- Lako North- Total William H?Brown .. 173 16 53 — 212 Edward Hartley .. 167 ]fl 66-238 Chas. Williamson .. 162 14 53 — 229 JohnErtson .. ..158 17 52 — 2-7 Alex. M. McCallum 147 10 5J - 217 William H. Fonton.. 146 13 50 — 25 James Mays .. ..144 22 45 — 2U Samuel Voapor .. 134 18 46 - 198 Informal ..1 0 3—4 I therefore declare Messrs Brown, Bartley. Williamson, Edson, and MoCallum to he duly eleoted, and I appoint the first meeting of the Committee for the election of Chairman to take Dlace at SI, Insurance Buildings, AuCaland, on MONDAY, May 18th. at 10 o'clock. THOS. SEAMAN, Returning Officer. 8S 11D. — Leather Hand-bags, good quality; half-prloe.—S. Coombes and Co. HARMONY— Mr W. H. Webbe has a fow vacancies for Prlvato Pupils; classea full—Address 198, Queen-street. TC-EW ZEALAND FARMER, BEE AND POULTRY JOURNAL. THE MAY NUMBER, which is PUBLISHED THIS DAY, will contain the Song, by Mr A. A. Whitrhorne (" Alpha "), which secured the First Prizo in the recent Society of Arta competition. The Song is entitled— "COME, STELLAf COME," And is printed In full sheet music size. Now Is the time to subscribe. All Subscribers to "The Farmer " will be presented with tho Mnslo Supplement, Subscription for the 8 months ending December next, 7s. Post Office Orders or Stamps received. H. BRETT, "EVENING STAR" OFFICE, Auckland. UST RECEIVED.—Drosa Materials, at your own price.—B. Coombes and Co. |~\EYONPORT~ STEAM FERRY QO. NOTICE.—In consequonco of tha numerous complaints. DOGS will NOT in future bo allowed on board the Company's Steamers unless pro vided with a Collar and Chain. By order of the Directors. BKNJ. TANNER, Manager. MR YOUNG'S Elementary Tonic Sol-fa Class meets at 7 o'clock, and tho Inter mediate at 8 o'clock, in the Training College, Welleßley-streot East, on TUESDAY Evenings. AVID LIVING 3TONE LODGE, No. 20, 1.0. G.T., Will hold an Open Lodge on WEDNESDAY EVENING Noxt, in tho Temperance Hall, Albert-street, commencing at 8 o'clock. Free to all. A monster programme is prepared. Bro SKENE, W.O.T. ITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND CO. (Limited). A CaU (the eighth) of Two Shillings and Six pence per Share baa been made by the Directors of the above Company, payable to the under signed, at the office of the Company, 83. Queen street, Auckland, on THURBDAY, the 28th inst. F. A. WHITE, Beoretary. Anokland.May6.lßßs. TOE-ESTABLISH and restore the body by the •"-*1 persistent nse of Wolfe's Schnapps. SATIN CLOTH, (7Jd), All Wool, at S. Coombos and Co.'a. TNSCRIPTK)NS--on Gold, Silver, and JL Plata engraved at the Btar Office. PEACE.— Call and Buy our White Twill Sheeting, at i)}d per yard; a good parcel will secure peace In the household.—S. Coombes and Co. O~| S.— To, prevent our stock of Over <VJL' coats being taken by the Russians, we will sell them at 21a.— 8. Coombes and Co. "VTOTICE.—AII orders or errands for C. Jli de L'Eau to be left at the factory, Durham street, the Office in Queen-atreet being closed. MILITIA Volunteers called to Purchase tho Splendid Blankets at 4s lid at S. Coombes and Co s. • lujf R HITCHBNS Has great pleasure in informing nls numerous Patients and the Public of Auckland that, to suit their convenience, his BLOOD RESTORER DEPOT, HIS WELL-KNOWN VAPOUR AND MEDICAL BATHS, AND CONSULTING ROOM Will In future bo In those Central Premises known as Slater's Boildingfa, nearly opposite the Star Hotel. Albert-street. N. 8.: The Dispensary is in oharge of an eminent French Chemist of tho highest attain ments, whose great experience and skill in Herbal Treatment enables him to deal effectively with every variety of Sickness which Is in the power of man to cure. A Visit of any one suffering Indisposition is Is respeotfully requested The steadily-Increasing sale of Blood Restorer proves its great worth, and the almost daily cures effected are attested by testimonials In Mr Kitchens' hands, some of which will bo pub lished, and are of a surprising character. ryiLLIAMSOK A VENUE, SURREY HILLS. SPECIAL NOTICE. A limited number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS In WILLIAMSON AVENUE. deßtinoi to bo the finest street in or about Auckland; also some in other streetß, are NOW for THK firbt time OPEN FOR SILK. Terms I One-fifth Cash, balance any time within five years. Instalments oi £5 and up wards received. Interest, 7 per cent, on unpaid balances, Prices and plani can be had at Ofllte, Short and-streot. A, BOARDMAN. Agent. fiOKB. OOKB, COKE, THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of the Works, tot Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates :— Sample Sacks of three bushels - Is 6d Five Sacks .. .. _ _ _ 6s 3d Eleven Sacks, or half ton _ „ lls 6d Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton _ 22s The Company s COKE Is made from the best Groymouth Coals; is superior to that made from Newcastle coals, being free from stont and olinker in a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER ft HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAITTCH NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE I FORT-STRKlffiTi QOKM. CQK& DDK*



Meetings- iy o x i c c, Thn Government haying accepted the serricel of the Royal Veteran Rifle Company of Volun teers, a Special Meeting will be held THI3 (MONDAY) EVENING, at RobßOn'B Dining Rooms, at 8 o'clock sharp. Every member of the Company, and all those wishing to join, are requested to attend. Business of importance. T. T. ANDKRSON, Chairman. W. ROBKRTSON, Seo. pro tern. May 11, 1885. ______ UNION LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS. No. 151. X.C.-The Regular Monthly Communication will be held in the Lodge-room, Freemasons' Hall, Princes-street. TO MORROW (Tuosriayl EVENING, at 7.30 o clock. Visiting Mark Brethren are Invited. By command of the W.M. THOS. W. KITT. P.M., Seo. AUCKLAND NAVAL " COAST ii. GUARDS will mot in the Temperanoe Hall on TUESDAY Evening, 12th inst, at 3 p.m.—H. H. BARNETT. Secretary. UCKLAND BOWLING AND LAWN TENNIS CLUB. Members are requested to meet at Carltoit Gore Road TO-MORROW Afternoon (Tuesday), at 3.45 o'olock, and accoTpany on toot the Funeral of their late President, Mr Thomas Macffarlane. WILLIAM TAIT. Hon. See,. Auctlonsi TO-MORROW, At 12 noon. CONTINUATION AND JJIINAL /"UEARING gALE! CIINAL /CLEARING QALEI BARGAINS 1! BARGAINS ! ! BARGAINS I ! BARGAINS ! ! TTTTATCHES, TTVIAMONDS, TEtVELLERY. R. ARTHUR Has received instructions to hold a Final Clear ing Sale tomorrow, at his Mart, of TflE WHOLE of THE REMAINDER. OK THE GENUINE BANKRUPT STOCK GOLD & SILVER LEVER WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, AND JEWELLERY, Which now comprises over £3000 WORTH Of the MOST 6ENUINE Gold and Pi'ver Watches of every description, Diamond nines Necklets and Bracelets, Gold and Sterling Silver Jewellery of every descrip tion, Greenstone Jewellery, Held and Opera Glassss, Meerschaum Pipes, &c, &c. EVERY ARTICLE FOR ABSOLUTE BALF. ALL GOODS WARRANTED. & WATCHES i GUARANTEBD. NOTE.-Dealers and the Publio generally would do well to be present at this Clearing Sale, as the Wholo Balance of the Stock is to bu Cleared, and the Goods are of a character seldom submitted to the hammer. ' Goods on view at 10 a.m. Sale at 12 noon. T O-M O R R O W, At 11 o'clock, APPLES AND PEARS, From Hobart, ex b.s. Rotomahana. G. wTiINNEY - Will dell by pwblio auction, at his Mart, Com Kxchanee, Fort-street, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, OQA CASES PRIME HOBART iVOIT FRUIT, comprising French Crabs, Stone Pippins Stumor Pippins, Scarlet Pearmainn Ribstonea, Crows Eggs &0., &c, &o. B. 0. OABB, | [B, D. TONES TO-MORROW. Ex Mail Steamer, from San Francisco. On Account of Whom it May Concern. B. TONKS k CO. Have been instructed to sell by auction,*to-mor row (Tuesday), May 12, at 11 tfctock, Qfi BOXES BONELESS CODFISH *7 \P 3 kegs Cod Tongues 1 keg Candle Fish i kega Halibutt If ins r. a. carrl [b. d. to.vks TO-MO R R O W, At 11 o'clock. SUGARS.. SUGARS. SUGARS-.. B. TONKS & CO. Will sell, to-morrow (Tnosday), Mar 12, at 11 o'clock, QAA MATS YELLOW SUfUTI, 0 W Conn tors and Crystals. R. a OABR.] ™ [b. D. TifXXS. TO■MO R R 6 W, At 11 o'clock. TRADE SALE - ' OF GBOCERIE3, JAMS, DRIED FRUITS, WASHBOARDS, HONEY, &<:., &c, ... &c. B. TONKS & CO. Will sell, to-morrow (Tuesday), May 18. 1 Afh KEGS DRIED APPLES AW 45 kegs Callfornian Honey 2 cases Figa 8 cases Sultanas 2 oases Twine 25 cases Blanchflowers Meats, fto. 100 cases Adelaide Jams, 1 and 21b tins 100 boxes Dried Cherries 5 canon Deaslcated Cocoanut 25 dozen Washboards 40 bags New Walnuts Hair Brooms Scrubbing Brushes Stove Brushes &c. fca» tea. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13. BX KAIKOURA. HAND-MADE SCOTCH GIG, BUGGY, CARRIAGE, AND 'BUS HARNESS, LADIES' AND GENTS' SADDLES, BRIDLES, GIRTHS, GABRIEL LEWIS \ Will Bell, on abore date, at 11 o'clock. rV CASES OF ABOVE SUPERIOR MAKK OF GOODS, Ex above steamer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, At 11 o'Clock. AT BEACH ROAD, CORNER OF SHORT-STREET, • Opposite Railway Station. By Order of Theodore Tinnr, Eb&, who is loaving for England. X ENGINES AND BOILERS, ° dV^yVcSo™ oac"' "lld BOILKR, ENGINE, and PUMP Combined SMALL ENGINE for STEAM LAUNCH CIRCULAR SAW BENCH 4-TON DERRICK 2 WEIGHING MACHINES, 2 ton and Jrcwe. CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS, SHAFTING IjAp?PE8 J°T °F CAST TBm TINNED IRON PULLEYS CRAB WINCH BAW SHARPENING WHEELS SCREWING TACKLK MORTICE MACHINE BCUTCH FOR FLAX DRESSING With a LARGE QUANTITY OF TOOLS IRON &C, &0., &o. • CATALOGUES can be had at the MAHT, 6A QUEEN-STBEET, ■ » GEORGE SIBBIN, . *j - Auctioneer, , oontfnniui on rowrth tom