HARBOUR BOARD.

A the Harbour Board yesterday, it was od that tho dredge could not bo lent to Siauranga people, but thai a fair offer 'purchase would bo considered. The tion of wharf charges on returned £1. wa. romittod to tho Works and Tariff Committee. Applications for tho ■ • of master of tho Huia from J. M. J O6l, and Thomas Taylor wero referred to Tm rSnr-n.iu.tor. An application from *•.? Ko^rs, night watchman, to havo his T'- nf labiur reduced from twelve to "? uw°las referred to tho Works T\;tft_e Lloyfl Hassell inquired fflr the Board would require tho nt- la now engineer, and it was agreed tf Ml information should be given tb a ihe oresa when tho vacancy occurs. {hr0 ugh uio 1 ford - fl skeleton wind- Kwer it was agreed that the cones •"aSS bo returned to Mr Hannaford, P°3 ?hat ho bo informed that tho Board * M rocoivo and consider .-my report it _?M loco vo from Mr Fnwor. The ap 'f ion of the New Zealand Timber Co.n- bo allowed to fill the 100 ft. outaiilc. r- y.notmentwith earth was referred to: TISS Committee. J. D. Bentley' StoSdM the Hoard, to make apnlica- I- tor tho Humano Society's medal for his XX (Mr Stillwoll), who had feed a bolting party recently at £Fm and who hud been tho: R""nV of Tying life no less than ™C ravious times' Agreed 1 hat M r Bont- KUronueßtcd to supply fnrthor informa y Tho nuestion of tho Hobson-streot & SSi wasreferred .to tho Works 1 Tariff Committee. Permission was • .n tho North Shoro Ferry Company to ■£? entrant gates on tho 2Mb. The Cd declined to forego thoir claim of ,-r'- 7s fid on Baesott'* contract, or allow lm redactions. Nceowary repairs to the & caiwn wero authorised, and tho Cio veVnment was roquosted to provide a hulk ns a powder raatfwino.

TELEGRAMS.

Pammudce, this day.—There will bo n ur-' .ittintr of tho Nativo Land Court at SbSe e on thei 12th February to hear Plications for rchoavins* in the Maunga aPut bbek; alsotohetu- To Whet,,u No 2,andWhaiti Kwianui. No. 2, two No. 2 subdivisions.

-m_wox7this day.—At tho Bankruptcy Court yesterday, an application for dis- Iwehv Win. Curemnif;, brower, lato of j£ «• refused by Judge Smith in of tlio condemnatory report of ♦hi trustee, and of the evidence taken before him- Tho bankrupt's cortilicato is therefore euapendod until Dccombor, ISSO.

Nkw Plymouth, this day.—Tho New Plymouth Fire Brif-ndo loft by stoamor this morning for Dunedin to toko part in the Tire Brigade Demonstration noxt Wednes day. -



Corporation Notices. TJTtY OF AUCKLAND. CYfAVATINO EARTHEN' FREE LIBRARY fflm WELLESLEY AND COBURG STREETS. Th-Council will rocelvo Tenders until 3 p.m. <if THURSDAY, 23nd inst.. for Work as above, in terma ot specifications and conditions at tho office of the City Engineer. Tho Council do not ffihemsolvos to accept any tender. Tenders aba endorsed, "For Excavation Work Free Library Site." p pHr r_p S> Town Olort. . Town Clerk's Offlce, Jmcary 10.1885. r<ITY OF AUCKLAND. LIBRARIES ACT. 1860. AND AMENDMENTS ' THEREOF. Notico is horcby given that it Is tho intention ol the City Council of Auckland, on tho sth day of February noxt (In terms of tho Rating Act, 18". and tho Amondmonta thereof), to maY o and lovy a Yearly Rato of Ono Halfpenny in the Fotmd upon all assessable property within tho said city undor and In pnrsuanco of thoprovi nionsof the abovo Act 3, payable in ono Bum on tho llth day of February, 1883, at tho City Coun cil Offices, High-etrcot, in tho said city. Tho Kate Book ia open for inspoction. By ordor. _ , P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Ofllco, IGth January, 1885. 517 Meetings. '**«. ,rjTAR OF AUCKLAND f& Wrt? lio LODGE. No. 26, 1.0.0.F.. fefc£M/J\N-z —Tho Inbtillation of Offl oSErSSjilEScors for tho current torm will Sfigs2£o|s6*tako placo at tho Lodgc _£__m -'ftfilßßroom, Insurance Ruildings. on I^K^LOTHURSDAY EVENINO first, Te'_llV!gaS>( Jan. 22, at 8 o'clock sharp. __B_______\mm A full attendanco of Mem bers ia requested. By ordor. .__... „ R SINCLAIR ALLAN, Sec. THE NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE COMPANY (1,D.) An Extraordinary Mooting of Shareholders will he held at tho Company's Olllce, Queen-st., on THURSDAY, the oth February proximo, at 11a.m. Business: To confirm the minutes and resolu tions therein, passed at an oxtrnordinary meet ing of shareholders held on the IGth instant. P. COMISKEY, Vice-chairman. AUCKLAND NAVAL ARTILLERY.— Tho above Company will muster at the Drillnhcd TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVEN ING. Uniform-White Jumpers, Straw Hats. H. PARKER, Jun., Hon. Sec. yiCTORIA RIFLES, MONTHLY INSPECTION, In accordance with district orders, the mem ber-of all ranks will assemble at the Drill-shed on THURSDAY next, at 7.30 p.m.. in full dress, and with arms and accoutrements. A full at tendance Is requested. ■ OWEN MAHON. Captain. QITY GUARDS. Monthly Inspection THURSDAY Evening. Jannary 22, at 7.30. Full dress uniform, with amu and accoutrements. Fines for nonattcn aanc«. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Captain, CIUMEANVE mERANS' ASSOCIATION. A General Meeting will bo held at Robson's tommeroial Dining Rooms, Queen-street, on W .DNKBDAY, January 21, at 7.30 p.m. All members and Intending member^ are roquoßted toattend. Business: Passing rules and rocelv uiK half-yearly subscriptions, &c, &c. W, ROBERTSON, Secretory. r ; x-e^njflftipr a. c. b. s. §jjfPjsj_y AUCKLAND BRANCH, NO 81. w9MgN 10 reception ot Now Banner V W/rVll w'" *)0 celebrated by a Banquet \Sv &?J in Lorne-streot Hall on WED WJgr NESDAY. 28th Inst. Evory _>& Member (in regalia) 1b partiou- JsSsSr larly requested to attend. , ky Dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets, J" w each, may bo had from any of tho Committeo. P.KEARNEY, Secretary. ANTON HOLBOLTH (late of Hobson . street), BUOKSELLEIt, DECEASED. AH persons owing monoy to tho abovo esteto £?,„ re W,ted te pay the samo only to Mr tviuiara Wood, tho authorised collector, or to the undersigned. HILL & MAHONY, Solicitors. ~ 30, Shortland-street. January 20,1883. JjOST CHEQUE. Tho public ia warned against negotiating a ■jMmiedrawn by E. Porter & Co.. on the Union ™»k of Australia, for £10, payable to No. 3601 0" hearer. Payment i s stopped. E. PORTER & CO.. .. ~ , Morchonts, Queen-st. .^»«lanfl, Jan. 21,18?5. T.OST, in'Wnkefield-street, a Pair of *J Child's Leather Boots.—Howard to any fi roth returnin B tllom t0 Messrs Garrett THTUHNED home, a Rod aniFwhite i« n M Co.w> 8ol(1- at Mr Buokliind's Yards on January 1 0 ,1885. „ not claimed, will be sold to gj'JfP'mscs.-.). F, Brown, Third Avenue, PATHS 1 BATHS.-Comfortable Hot P_i. jaml .Cold Shower Baths, at tho Boston •inir-rtrcssing Saloon. 25, Queen street, Wharf. A PRIVATE FAMlLY^vIsh to meet cia,, wil,lone or two Boarders; ten minutes' AiW?f?°'sVront; nicest suburb; large garden.— T™! 3 _ LG.." Star Olllco. 0 TAILORSi-WanTedTTGood Coat v ..?°rfcM.-Apply J. White, Victoria-strcot. W"ANTED KNOWN—We have a Large chJ. Stnckßof well-a?sorted Fruits, very cSk^? ,tA. hl? for Preserving or Bntlimr; M riL jl-0"' Ru «ar ithe best for preserving), Is .lira L . n lba'> Mason's Talent Preserving and vl, ? -' quftrl3- ltI"l half-gallon sizes.-Taylor JMgatncw, Welle>lcr-Btreet. VY/ANTED, Wood Canvasser for book to Hi»J???,~:^nI,1lr Thursday, atone o'clock. Lane. P- AUen> Clt * Chambers, Vulcan WANTED, good Strong Girl to do plain Benn ß tT a?.tJ 111K- ilnd sleeP ftt home-Apply 11. W"" ei^i'lttrendon Hotel. ANTED, small Boy.—Apply Baths, W J? .Queen-street. ANTEDTSituatton in first class hotel" priv-M« I Rnexperienced Barmaid, from South; ofllco. P'eforred—Addrcss "J.H.", Post \\rANTED, a i;ood Waiter ; one accus- GMdonffig K?8. W°tk'"*APPIy Governor



,gi JACOBS OIL. ST. JACORS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. 1 ST. JACOBS. OIL. I I . 1 !Tlic Wheel of Fortune Turns In His Favour, or Triple Proof. , The American Carriage Factory, Ucc-streot, Invorcarglll, June 25, 1881. MEBsn3 Publishers "Otago Daily Times :"— DffiAn Siks-1 havo much pleasure in adding • my testimony to the wonderful efilcacy of St, Jacobs OU. Ono of tny apprentices, named Wntton, took very ill with neuralgia, and was confined to his bod qnito delirious. Sovcrnl remedies wero tried, without tho least effect. Ho wars advised to try St. Jacobs Oil, and aftei bathing his face with it, got immediate relief. In speaking to his futhor, Mr It. I!. Watton, ho desired mo to state tfi*at far tho last sevon years he has had a severe attack of gout annually, which complotoly laid hint up for a week at a time. Hcfeltltcomingon lately, got a bottlo ot St. Jacobs Oil and nibbed it on tho affected part before going to bod, and next morning, all pain had loft and ho was able :, to go to his business as usual, and has not had an attack sinco. I havo used this universal ' romody mysolf and in niy own family, and oan vouch for its magical effect. Although only a Short timo introduced horo, It Is on every por tion's lips, and I may add, in nearly ovory home, —I am, yours, otc, W. H MAT«IE§ON. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOB.. OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. . , A Popular Hotclkccpcr Made Happy. Victoria Hotol, Auokland. July 23,1881. Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auokland. Umah Sirb,—Sntrering from a sororo sprain . for over a wook. I was advised to uso St.'Jacobs Oil, and I beg to stnto that after four applications tho swolling around tho anklo disappeared and all pain left, so that on tho third day I wag ablo to übo my foot again op usual.—l remain, dear Sirs, yours taithfully, K. F. LVKS. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. For This Relief, Much Thanhs. Montaguo's Fancy Bazaar, 58, Frincos-Btreot, Dunedin, July 21st. 1884. (To tho Editor Evening Star.) Dear Sin,—l havo groat pleasure in testifying to tho otllcacy of St. Jacobs Oil for a sovere caso _tt nouralgia In tlio faco. Aftor trying many so called remodtos for it without obtaining relied nothing did 1110 so much good. After two or three applications it .entirely disappeared, and I am glad to say I havo not had any return ot tho trouble slnoo. I cheerfully rocymmond it to others suffering from the same painful aflbc tion.-jgl rejnaifi, door Sir, respectfully yours, JULIA MOSTAQUE. ST. JACOBS OHb. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. I Wish to Bear Testimony. Mr T. W. Allen, in tho employ of Mossrs A. H. Nathan and Co., Morchante, Auckland, oheorf ully chimes In. He says:— l wish to bear Testimony to tho usefulness of St. Jacobs Oil as a cure for Rhoumatisin. I was seized with a severe attack in tho right leg and hip, and, marvellous to relato, was cured by one applica tion of St. Jacobs Oil. August 13, 1884. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. Better Than a Bonus. Mutual Lifo Aasociation, Auokland, July 2nd, ISSI. Messrs M. Levy & Co. Dear Sirs,—About a month ago I had a vory sovoro attack of rheumatism in my right arm, bo bad, In fact, that I eoultl scarcely lift It with out causing mo excruciating pain. I had tried Boveral kinds of linimnnts without obtaining any rcliof. At last I triod St. Jacobs Oil, ana < alter using half a bottlo I felt pertoct*s freo from pain, ond up to tho present I have ncx had any return. I shall always uso It in preference ta anything I know of In caso of any similar palne, and wlllcortainly advise all sufforera to do tha jamo.—Youre faithfully, ALLISTER QJtOWN. 1 ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. : He Suffered Acute Agony. Commorcial Cigar Divan, Wellington, July 11,1881. M. Levy & Co., Auckland. , Dear Sirs,—l was muoh troubled lately with • acute rheumatism in tho right arm, which renderod it useless, and triod various so-called remedioatoourotheacutoagonylauffored.Ontha recommend action of a friend I applied St. Jacob) 1 Oil to the affected part, and two applications ol > that specific completely cured me. I havo, therefore, great pleasure in publioly testifying to the efficacy of the Great German Remedy.— Respectfully yours, R. P. COTTAM. ST. JACOBS OIL. c ST. JACOBS OU. ST. JACOBS OIL. 1 He Found it Efficacious. , Auckland, October 3,1883, Messrs Levy and Co. Gentlemen,—l have recently had occasion to uso St Jacobs Oil In a sovoro case of burning. I found It very efficacious, tho pain being at • onco soothed, and I havo muoh pleasure i_ recommending it.—Yours faithfully, J. C. HATSWELL, (Mr Hatswell is lse well-known grocer.) ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OH* S. fiirkpatrick, Esq., Tbo woU-linown Proprietor of the Nolsoi Steam Jam and Confectionery Factory, gives his Cheerful Endorsement. He saye, under date ot July 3,18841—" Aboul twelvo months ago I was suiTorlng from a vory ( sovore headache, brought on by tho fumes ol burning charcoal In a close room. Tho pals was next door to being unbearable. I tried St. Jacobs Oil, and am pleased to say It gave me instant relief. I consider it a good tlyng tc havo by yqp." ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OU ST. JACOBS OIL. The Acute Agony I Suffered. Commorcial Cigar Divan, Wellington, July llth, 1881- Tho Editor ot Auckland Evening Star. Dear Sir.—l was much troublod with acutt rheumatism In tho right arm, which rendered it uselesß. I triod various so-called remedies t« euro theaouteagony Isuffored. On tho rocom mendation of n friend I applied St. Jacobs Oil t« the affected part and two applications of that Bpeciflo completely cured me. I have great Seasure in publicly testifying to the efficacy ol 0 "Great German Remed/.''-Respeotfuiij yours, R* * • COTTAM. BT. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. Genuineness Guaranteed. "Taking in viow tho number of testimonial" In support of tho efficacy of St. Jacobs Oil, and the high character of those supplying thorn, tho inference is irresistible that tho remedy M tho most remarkable for auch diseases us have been mentioned in the abovo interviews that has yet beon discovered, and considering their value as a guide and suggestion to suffering humanity, there is nothing unmorcantilo or un professional in advertising tho article. Tho abovo ought to commend it to the confidence of all our citizens." ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. i>inn I. .nor' rash. A cash reward of ONE £100 Rewwd cSsh HUNDRED POUNDS will Pino Reward Cash, be paid by tho Charles A. £88 Reward Cash! Vogetor■Compay ofßal* pirw Reward Cash, more, Maryland, unirea ISSRewafdCash. States of America, pro i'liN) Reward Cash, pnetors of St. JacoDS on, cOO Rew'id Cash or by their accredited local pmn Reward Cash, son producing proot to tne f §8 felward Cash, effect that the gMgnmiato ?inn Reward Cash, pub iahed by them In re £oo Reward Cash g»rd to St. Jacobs .Oil are filoo Row"d & not strictly genuine. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Pbicb Three Shillings. Wholesale Dopot for Auckland: M. LEVY & CO., QUBBN-STRBWT-



Wanted. WANTED, Two or Threo Activo, Enorgotic Men as oanvassorß.—Singer Manufacturing Co., 2GI, Queen-atreot. WANTED, a respectable Man for Bread Cart.—Apply Thomas Teasdale, Grey street. WANTED, a fow smart, active Men for milk rounds; fair scholars. — Apply Auckland Dairy Farm, across Railway Bridge, Newmarket. WANTED, Unencumbered Married Couple ; wifo aa general servant; must bo a good plain cook and laundress; man, good driver and gardoner; Auckland references.— Address "Applications," Box 152, Post ollieo. ANTED, by a BteadjTYoung Man, Situation in any capacity; can uso ihe tools; mr utraid to work.—Address "Willing," Stak Oflice. __ WANTED", an Intelligent Youth about la to assist in oounting-houso work.— Garlick and Cranwoll. "\S7ANTKD, Strong Yo»th used to V V Striking.—Apply A. Willows, Customs street West. WANTED, Strong Youth to vido out for orders ami to help In shop ; must be accustomed to tho trade.—lt. l'covos.butclicr, North Shore. WANTED, a Smart Lad to labour with a Bricklayer; also, an Apprentice or Improver to the Bricklaying.—Apply to Mr K. Grann, RcnnoU-streot, near Alma Placo, Pon sonby. VITANTED, for Gisborno, a strong Lad, TT to ride for ordors,—Apply A, O, Carter, Butcher, Wcllcßloy-Btrcot. WANTED, an Errand Roy.—Apply at onco, Fernandez. Drapor and Clothor, Karangahape Rpn 1, Nowton. \\T ANTED, a strong Boy. — llanchard TV mid Cranwoll. 211), Quoen-Btrcot. WANTED, a Boy.—J. L. Kean, Wel lesloy-strcet. *Y\7'ANTE|I, a rcspoctahlo strong Lad TT for tho spouting factory.—Samuel Par ker, Yictoria-Btreet Eiißt. WANTED, by an oxperioncod Barmaid, a situation; recently arrived from South; roferouco.— Address "M.U.W.," Stak Olllco. WANTED, a Sifuation as Housokoopor or useful help, by a trustworthl. doiiioa tieated person, where sho will be treated as one of Iho family; good references.—"Delia," Stak OfflCO; W' ANTED, a General Sorvnnt. Must undoratand cooking. No washing.— Apply R. H. Bartlott. Photographer, Queen-st. Hours, from S to fl o'olock. WANTEDTtwo good Gonoral Servants, ono to rook.—Mrs Birley, back ontrnnoo Grammar School. WANTED, Gonoral Servant,—Apply Mrs Foss, Qucen-streot. WANTED, a General Servant, with references.—Apply at King nnd Sons, Qucon-streor. WANTED, nt liunnntord'H auukumhi Registry, 1 olephono 278, Hotol Waitress (country), 15s. WANTED, at" Hannaford's Auckland Registry (established 22 yours), Servants, for Coromandol, Onehunga, Remuera, Parnell, Waitnkcroi, Home Hay, &c. (urgent)^ WANTED," af Hnnnaford's' Auckland Registry (established 22 yeara), Tolo phono 278, Gonoral and Housemaid, 12s each (llotel.Tliames); WANTED, a good Gonoial Servant.— Apply Alexandra Hotol. Parnell. WANTED, General Sorvnnt for Waikato. — Apply Mrs Flood, St, George^i_Bay ltontL Parncll. \\fANTED, a Situation for respectable T T young Girl of 17 years in a Christian house—Apply "0.0.,'- Star Olllco. WANTED, a Girl about 15 for tho Houso.—Apply Star Olllce. "VS7"ANTED, a Respcctablo Girl to make TT horsolf usoful.—Apply Mrs Jame.s Irwin, top of Wakcllcld-strcet. WANTED, Respectable Nursogirl.— Apply Mrs Watora, Scotia Place. WANTED, a lirst-class Tailoress ; miist bo ablo to out out and tit ohlldron's garmonts.—Mllno and Choyco. "V\7"ANTED, Milliners, Drossmakors and T V othora to aavo and soil their Rags to J. D. Clarke, gonoral dealer, Unlon-streot. WANTED, Appronticos for Dress making; privato establishment.— For address apply at Star 011100. \\T ANTED, Two Rospectablo Mon to T V Sleep only ; terma. Us ]w weok. wash ing inoluded.—Cavendish Houao, Nelson street, mar Cook-strcot, \TfcfA NTE D, a Rospectablo Man as VT boarder In a privato family; no children.—Address J. Ogilvio, Grocor, Vletoria gtroetWoat __^ TVT ANTED, Threo or Four Rcspoctablo TT Young Jlen ns Boarders; torms moderate — Apply noxt door to Raynor's Butcher, corner Victoria an^Nolson-Bti^ecta^ W/1 AN TED, one or two Gcntiomcti V T Boarders.—Mrs Blair, Glen Ayr, Edon Crescent. ANTED, tho Public to know that wo aro now holding a Grand Clearanco Sale. Moat Goods at and Under Cos .—Bon MarohiS, 217. Queen-street. W" ANTED, Working Mon to buy thoir own freeholds. Cheap Cottages; easy terma ; only £20 dopoßit, Thursday noxt—J. R. Bandoraon, Auctioneer. ANTED—It is admitted by all that J. Warren's tlb Tea alid lib Whito Crystal Sugar is tho best valuo in Auckland for 2s tid. Try il. W" ANTED, Ladies to call at tho Bon Marche without doloy, and sooure some of the Special Bargains. Somo Goods almost given awayj WANTED in Ponsonby, noar water, a six-roomed Houso for cuah.—Apply to Bolton and Robinson, Kxchango Chomborß TTTANTED, from 2~to 5 acres of Land, T T and Small Houbo; with or without pur chiming clause ; within two miloa Mount ltdun Railway Station.—Address to " W., n Eden Tor raco Postofllco. WANTED to Purchase, 3;Tnnks (iron or corrugatod).—Apply, stating price and blzo, to " Water," caro of Star Ofllco. WANTED, at Parnell, a 4 or 5-roomod Cottago; price to range from £200 to £"ioo.—Apply Guy Tronohard. 83. Quoon-streoU WANTED, a Second-hand Pugmill for Bricknioking, in porfoct working order. —Addross " Brick." Star Olllco. ANTED, tho Patronage of Citizens at tho Haircuttlng Saloon In connootion with Roth's Public Hot Baths. Punctually in attend anco from 7 am. to 9 p.m.—John Poflow, Prac tical Hairdresser. ANTED, Pony, Harnoss and Trap; must bo cheap.—Apply Mr Vlnnacombo. Morrow-Btrcct, Newmarket WANTED, to Sell, sharp, at Onohunga, Houso of Sovon Rooms, verandah, gurdon, good well, Btable, &c, £230.—Apply at onoe to W. and J. B. Vailo, Auctioneers and Land Agonts, Queonstroot, opposite Savings Bunk. ANTED to Sell, lib good Tea and 41b Whito Sugar for 2b Gd.-Apply J. Worron, Choap Grocery Mart. Korangnhapo Road. Jftttabllahcd 1865. WANTED to Rout or Lease, within easy distance of Auckland, small Dairy Farm.—Apply stating terms, " A.8.," Star Ofllco. .. WANTED, by o gontleman with four children, to Ront throo or four Unfur nished Booms, conveniently noar Qnoon-Btreot, In a rospectablo private family, who would at tend to cooking, washing, mending, &c.-bor particulars, addross "M.C.." Kvknino Star Offlce. WANTED TO BORROW, £180 for two ycara at 10 por cont Security. City Lease hold.—For particulars apply to " Loan,' Star Ofllco WANTED TO HIRE, a Light Bath Chair or Long Perambulator for child. —Apply Star ofllco. ANTED, two Furnished Rooms and u-o of kitchen, central; terms moderate. -Apply " J.T.." Box 12, Post-offlco. , WANTED ADOPTED, by a kind per son, a Littlo Baby Girl. Will bo entirely given up.-Addrcßß PP, Star offloe. , ANTED, to adopt a Baby (Girl), from 15 to 18 months : a good loving homo offered. — Full particulars at Hannaford s Auckland Registry. . WANTED KNOWN,—They must be soldi What? Four Cottages on easy terms ; 20 minutes from Qucon-streot Thurs day's auction.—J. R. Randcrson. WANTED KNOWN - That T. 11. Brister's Celebrated Coffee Stall la still for Sale to any reasonablo Wader.-Apply to John Loydon, Auctioneer, or to Proprietor, Coffee Palace, Cook-atrcot WANTED KNOWN, that I am now clearing out my stook of Jam and Jolly Jar . and at a very . reat reduction In price. Terms cash. - Goo. Boyd, Newton Pottery TolcphoimNo. 267. . . ANTED KNOWN—Several Houses can bo sold on easy torms, without deposit, if required, to respectable perßOoß.- T. S. Jackson, Builder, Kingaland AstatQ; XXf ANTED KNOWN-D. McFherson VV has just received 2,0:10 yards of Nuns Veiling in Fawns, Drabs, Browns, and other leading shades. Tho above, whioh are worth is (id, we are selling at 9W to clear. . 'XXf ANTED KNOWN. — Tho cry of the VV ago, " What shall wo do with tho Boys? Every housewife should uso Wa knock Hroh. Exiract ok Soap, and by bo doing would give employment to a great number ot our boys. AB good and cheaper than tho imported, to bo had of all Storekeepers. . ANTED KNOWN—London Coffoe House. Victoria-street West, near Free man's Bay Pint ot Tea, 3d ; Pint, of Coffee 2d. Bring vonr Lunch and get a Pint of Coffee for_2d. XJjJ ANTED KNOWN-Oiuur Timber ! VV CmtAP TIMBKBI And aU other kindß of Building Material, can bo purchased cheaper and better than anywhoro olbo at tho yarns 01 D. GOLniK .Albort-stroot "XXT ANTED KNOWN—No middleman's T T profit; aft New Zealand tweeds direct from the mill; suits made 6 hours notice, trousers i ; steam shrunk, perfect fit guaranteed or money returned; ten per ceot. discount it prepaid ; patterns sent post free to any part of Kew Zealand.-New Zealand Tweed Company. Merchant Tailors, Shortland-Btreet, opposite Star Ofßoo. WANTED KNOWN —That good Feathers are often irretrievably spoiled hv boirg botched. MraD. P.Fiahrr. Victoria afreet four doors past llobson-street. on left. I,OnH iide Cleans and Dyea Feathers in a otylt that dedes competition. Also. Straw Hate and BonnetET Cleaned or Dyed, and Altered into • any of the leading shapes.



WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Rogistry (Telephone 278), Hotol Female Cook, 201 (Mercury Bay.) : _ ANTED, a Girl to assist in the kit chen ; also, a Young Person to assist in thobar.—Apply, between 6 and 8 thin evening, to Mrs Cook, Provincial Boarding Houbo, near Turkish Baths, tipper Queen-street. WANTED72Smart7Respectablo Young Women, with good nddress, as waitresses. —Apply to Mr D. Dallen, CoH'co Palaco, Quoon streot. WANTED, a good Machinist.—Apply Max Kober's Drc3s Shirt Manufaotorv, Victorin-stroet. . ANTED KNOWN.—ThisisDntnpior'B hist ndvortlßoinont for tho Drapery, no tho Shop Closes In a low days, no bo in limo for the lust Wonderful Bargains in Drapery 2,000 Yards Ribbon, id Iho yard; Holler Towell ing, Sd ; Whito Diaper. M : Crnro Trimming, Ci the box of MS yurdß: White Frilling, Cd for 12 yards; Skirt Braid, (itl for 12 yards; Black Wadd ing, G yards for Gd; Hooks and Kyes. 3d a dozen pnekots; Glovos, 2d the. pair; grand lino of Infants Hoods. Is ltd nnd 2s Gd ; Infants' superior Hats. 3a Od ; Ton Towelling, Id the yard; largo kVhito Wool Shawls. Is: I'lald do., Is lid; Children's Skirla, Is lid ; Coloured Danulsk, fid tho yard : Alpaca Apt-ons, 2d ,- LudioS' Black Straw Hats, Id; -Sunshades. Is Gd.; Whito Worsted, M pel- head:' Knitting Cotton, Is ,'ld per lb; Ladies' Print Skirts, Is Od; Stay Husks, Id por pair; Corsots, Is 3d; Hair ilruilu., Gd; VV'incoy. 3d; Window Muslin, 2d; Flan nel, Old; Tollot Sots, al; Toilet L'oveiv, Is Jd; Wo d-work Slippors, Is Id; Ladies aud Girls' Umbrellas, Is 2d; Ladies' Jnelcote, .'la Gd; Black Cashnicro Dolmans, 7s lid; Underclothing greatly reduced al»o. Tho following for mon:—Working Shirts, lid; Sing lets, lsSd: Hard und Soft Felt Hat*, is; Socke, 2d ; Cardigan Jackets, 2s; Moleskin Trousers, Is lid; Sorgo Hunts, 3s 3d ; Linen Collars, Id; Papor Collars, 12 boxes for Ud, ut Damplor's Until Soiling Uir, Wakollolu-struot. VT/" AN TED KNOWN * " That R. TUDEiioi'is.Plumhor, Wollosloy strcot, always keops In stock a splendid asßort ment of Onsallers, Gns Brackets, Pendants, nnd Una Globes of nowost £"\dgps: also, a good stock of Klootrlo Hells and Fitting, Water Pipes and Finings, and c;v }ry roiiuisito of tlio trade. Liberal allowance made ,'0 tho trado. ANTED KNOWN—That One Suit made by MUNKO & MH.LIGAN. Hob- Bon-streot, will wear longor than Hax.it a i>oxkn (Cheap and Nasty I Shoddy 3ui".'B. W" ANTED KNOWN.—W. V. Stevens Land Agent, bus Removed to tho Olllco lately occupied by MrKwngton, noxt "Herald" Olllco, Qucen-streot. N.B.—Several Cottages for Saloon weekly payment system. W'" ANTED KNOWN—WeBt End Phar macy, Ponsonby Road, cheapest Drug Sioro in town—llolloway's Pills, ls3J ; Cockle's, Is 3d; Wholpton's, Is 3d ; Stondnian's Powdors, la 3<l; Chlorodyno. Is and Is 3d; Porous Plasters, la and Is 3d; Fluid Magnoßia, la 3d ; Citrate of Magnesia, Is 3d ; Jacobs Oil. 2s (id; Do Jongh's Oil. 2s lid; Boots, Barks, and Herbs in groat variety to arrive by noxt mail.—A. J. Blum .old, Pharmaceutical Chcinjst and Herbalist. ANTED KNOWN—English-trimmod Bonnets, balance of Warehouse Stock, bought cheap, to be sold at Ifw ; original value, 35s.—W. P. Ogllvio, Victoria House, Victoria street West, WANTED KNOWN—Why is W. P. Obllvlo'b Drapery Business liko a cortaln city in Ireland ! — Because it's D(o)ub.'in(g). WANTED KNOWN-Ladies, vonr rcnulro menls iv Dross, &i\, can bo supplied, combined with civil 11 y and iittonllon, at Victoria llouto, Victoria street Wijgt. VJtT ANTED KNOWN. TO FINISH THK SEASON. TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED 01" LUSTRE ALPACAB at 'la lid for 12yds (wldo width). This is ono of tho cheapest dress lines I havo ovor offered, as thoy will woar and wash If necessary. For children's and hard woar nothing bettor oan bo had. Thoy aro silk-liko in appoarnnco, and all beautiful shades. Patterns sent on rocolpt of stamped directed envelope. J. E E N D A L L, BitioiiTOM House, TOP OF GREY-OTWCKT. \VT ANTE D KNOW N. VALENTINE-HtESENTATIONS Will now bo occupying the minds of our Young Friends, and no placo in Auckland contains such a VARIKTY OF LOVKLY GOODS From whion a Selection can bo mado as GOODSON'S GOODSON'S LONDON LONDON ARCADE. ARCADE. ASnlDntltii Assortment of tlio Latest Novelties In "THE ORTHODOX VALKNTINK," Which form a suitable noooni Muilmont to tho more useful and moro highly npprw-latod preaont now so generally made at tho Season of Valentines. VIT ANTE D KN O \T~W. Having now Scoured A LARQE STAFF OF EXPERIENCED WORKMEN. wo aro Enabled to Exoouto Order* lor Our CELEBRATED 50s SUITS AND 13s Gd TROUSERS, at 0 hours' notico. Latest style nnd porfoot fit guaranteed. Our rapidly increasing connection Is sufllciont assuranco of our abilities as FIKST- CLASS TAILORS. WQOLUM3, READY MONEY TAILOR. Stdkniiam House, Foot ok Grky-htmckt. ANTED", Working Mon to buy their own freeholds Choan Coitagoo; easy torms; only £20 deposit. Thursday next.-J. It. Unndorsnn Auctioneer. GENTLEMEN dining in"town wants Furnished Bedroom and Sitting Room; Mt. Kden. Parnell. or Romuorit preferred.— Address, stating tormi, "C T.J.," Stah Olllco. T~~O PAINTEK &.—Wanted, Tenders for Painting Four Cottagoo.-Apply T. T. Harpor on Job, Uppor Pitt-stropt. TO FARMERS.—Wanted two or throo good Dairies of prlmo Buttor; also, Eggs in any quantity.—A. B. Thompson, Grooor, foot of Oroy-Btreot. mo" fSIESES^-WaSTI D kno \vn- I Twcdsand Trimmings cut nnylongth, and ton por cont. discount allowed; Patterns sent post froo to any part ot Now Zealand.—Nuw Zoaland Twoed Co., Shortland-strcot, opposito Stak Offloo. TO MALTSTERS AND BREWERS.—A Young Man, with eight yoars' prao'leal oxporienco. dceires ro-ongugciiiont aa Maltster. —Addroßß, " J.H.." Stah Olllco. TJ.RUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. APPLES, PEARS, PLUMS, and PEACHES. In quamtitica to suit. NORTH N.Z. FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (Limitod). To Lot rr^O LET, a 4-roomod Cottage iii Pros- JL poet-street, near Throo Lamps, with rango. city wator, registered gratn, scullery, out-houso, with bath.-Apply Jones, Saddlor, Queen-Btreet. m O L E T, QUEEN-STREET. SHOPS AND OFFICES, PALMEHSTON BUILDINGS. Apply Carotakor. or H. GbicbN, care Messrs WIIITAKF.It & RUBBBtJ. O—LET,|0 —LET,| a newly-erected Cottago, four rooniß, etc., good well.-Apply T. llopklne, Bond-Btrect. Groat North Road. TO LET, 2-Koomod Cottage, corner of Alexandra and Abcrcrombioslrects; colonial oven and city wator; rent 7h. . r.O LET, a 4-Roomed House.—Apply JL Whitaker's T Mart, Russell-street, Arch llill. I mO BE LET, ft Bakery, at 20s por week, J. in that rapidly rising district of Mount Roskill Road.—F. ft. Ewington. Estate Agent. . S .0 LET, at Arch Hil, North Koad, a 1 Shop and Fivo Rooms; good position for draper, chomist, or grocer. —Y. Warren, Karangabapo Koad. mO LET or LEASE, Large House of 20 _L rooms, with evory convenience, ut Whan garei; 10 minutes'walk from Railway Station woll-Btockod orchard—oranges, figs, peaches. &c. in full bearing; and. if required. 10 acres of pasture.—Apply to H- Dobbio. Whangarci mO LET, Offices comer High-street, and J. Vulcan Lane, from ns per week upwards. —H. W. Heath, Shon.lttnd-st.ieet, next Stah Offlce. mO LET, a Houso next to Chapel in J Richmond Road, r, rooms. Plenty of wiitcr. Item. 10s.—Apply next ilq.ji-. fi'VLTLEi.', those Iron and Concrete Stores JL situated corner of Stanley-street and Alton Ro"d; rent mortorate.—Apply to 8. J.Edmonds, Customs-street. , nh6 LET, Upstairs Rooms, by Queen- JL street; suitable for Offlce, Store, or Sample-room*.-Apply Lewis and Simpson. TO LET, a Cottage in Onehunga (lately occupied by Mr John Lundon): possesses commanding situation and splendid view.— Apply Railway Terminus Hotel. Onehunga. TT\O LET, with purchasing clause, if neces -IJB_ win-. __ Villa lienidenco, with large piece of ground: beiuiifnl view; gas. wator. and rvniv (v..'. rnieiicc.—Jab. E. Gr .ham. Solicitor, tihortl ond-atrest.



i , i i i —~~ TO BE LET, "on the New North Koad (two miles from the Wharf), a Dwolling houso, with stables, cow-shed, and 10 nores of volcanlo land, woll watered. Rent, 27s Od por week. Possession at tho end of I'obruary.— Apply to F. G. Ewington, Eatato Agont. O LET, two Shops with Dwolling-hotißcs combined, Wellesloy-strcot, adjoining Oram's Hotel; Quito now, fitted up with coun ters, sholvlng; gas and water laid on; of or j convenience, and well finished. Tho ownor will bo willing te trado with them. Rent. 30s por week ench.-Apply Oram's Hotel, Hobson and Wellosloy streets. Tf.o LET, a Now 0-roomed Houso in _____ Wood-Btreet (near Costloy-Btreet); 3 fire places, city water.—Apply on tho premises. nnO LET, li-roomod I louse, with linth-room i. and shed I gas and water; also, if required, Stable, Buggy-houac, and Hayloft.—Apply Tims, lluyen, Uppot-1 . tt-Btrc'it. riK6 LET, (,'ood 6 rtirJmed Hoflie] with JL 5 Acre- Land, J milos from Polito/licoj low rout.—lt. 11. Chester. Lincoln-street. rinO LET OR SKLI . North Shore, an JL 8-roomod Hoiipc. water nnd Kiis. seclion at) v lf«). near tho wharf; rent, _52.-t.luy Tren cliii.rd, *:'. Oii-en.wtri.ot,. nno JjET', v Villa Rosltlonoo in Oraftnn .3. ltoad ; potrsei3ilon 21th Ind;—Apply C. Aickin. lligii-atroO. ... rST.O LET, Gludatono-stroot, oil Nbivton JL Road.a Five roomed House—Apply lo W. and O. M'inatono, Custoiii-strcet or Symonds slroet riIOLET, a,Shop at tho top of HobsonJ 6. street; terms moderate—Apply to Mrs Down FTHOLET, in Groy-stroc^Brighton, Parnell, J House ot fivo roomß and scullory; good well, gardon, register grate, oven, SCO.—Apply on tho promises to 11. Adllngton, p ff.o LET, 1 or 2 Unfurnished Rooms, or _L Hoard and Lodging for Blnglo man I com fortublo honso.-Apply 31 Alt Olllco, mo LETJ a Shop In Victorla-strculi — .1 Apply A. Croniwoll. Arch Hill. rj^O LET, in best part, of Ponsonbj, a .L Shop suitablo for any business —Apply next door J. Roberla.JJlrocer, Ponsonby Road. rnO""LET,"'s^obmod"llouso'(los fid)", Arch JL Hill, beside publiosohool.—Apply Glasgow SI orti.GriiatNoHh Road' mo LET, Furnished Bed diid Sitting _fi_ room, witli or without board.— Atldro-fl Mrs Potts, Surrey Houso, England-street, on* Collogo Road. TO LET, 2 Rooms, in I Cent-street, Surrey Hillc—Ap,ily at thcßlxlli houso down, on tho loft-hand side. mCMLETJ tliroo Unfurnished Rooms, JL with an ovon, in Franklin Road, opposito Gasometre. TO~LET, Shop and Dwollitig; f-oo'd stand forfruiten r.—Apply M, Curr, Boot maker, VictnriastreotWost. rinO LET, comfortable Bed and Sitting 8 Boom, with attendance; private fimily; live minutes from Quoen street,—for address, apply London Dairy, '.12, Victorla-stroot. /""[HO LET, witli immediate possession, a JL !)■roomed House, with gas and wator laid on, garden Ikiolc and front, stable and coach lioihi'; line viow of hnrbour; opposite tho publio baths. — Apply to T, T. Anderson, Im perial Hold, ("iicon street. TO LET ON "LEASE,IO-roomcd Rosi denco and "> Acres of Land throe mlloß from town.—Apply J. Howden, next Bank New Zealand, t'tiocn-atrect. TJIO LET, top Hobson-streot, a Doublo- J fronted Shop and 7 Itooms, with oountors and gas fittings. —Apply Corn Storo, top of Hobson-streot rriO LET," Mount Roskill Road, now 7 -1 roomod Houso, bath-room, pantry, wash house und slied; gas and water.—Apply Win. Koyos. rriO LET, from February, at North Shore, JL a furnished Houbo of six rooms for a term ; also, a six-roomed lioubo (empty) now in courso ot erection.-Apply Oeflfral Land Agency, corner Qtiecii-atrcot and Vulcan Lane. rjTO LET, New 5-roomed Houso, Clar- JL once-atrcot; cooking range, water, and all conveniences.—Apply Mr Smith, next Win ter's Stores. Franklin Rood. rjlO LET, two now 5-roomod Houses in L Fitzroy-Btroot. off Brown-street; gas and wator; ront. 12s por week.—Apply E. deal, Fitzroy-street, T'~ O LET, Arthur-strcot, Pormonby, New House, 0 rooniß, bathroom, ioullury, Learn ingten range, gaa and water, grand viow ; rent lo k —iMr Druinmond. Wood-Biri»t nnO LET, a convenient 2-storied House, JL 1 rooms, aoullorY, Summor-at., Ponsonby. Hont. lis Od.—Apply J. Morey, O'Nolll-strcet. rj^O LET, OllicOM at present oceupiod by I Vlcteriun Mnlual ABfturance Company, National Back Buildings.—Apply Hesketh and Richmond, Solloitorn. hnO" LET, a very'desirable'Villa l<esi- X donee, rooontly oroelwl on tlm Avenue Road, Parnell, containing 1 rooms and bath room; fitted with rogirtur grates and kitchen rungo; wator mid gas laid on.—Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray, lilted Agcnta, Forlßtreot. .F.O LET, 2 now Brick Shops, well _l dnlshod ; gas and water laid on; situated In Wollesloy-streot EaaU-J. B. Morpotli, No. 20, N.Z. insurance. rflO LET, at Mt Eden, Ono Lmgo Six- JL roomod Villa Rosldonoo, with evory con venience, near Smith's Omnibus Oltloc—Apply to Jesse Stokes, Mt Edon Road._ mO BE LET, nt Mount Roskill Koad, a X Bakery, at 20s per week. The dwelling houso i« large, and partly sub-lot. A iileini, civil bukor and confectioner could do well in this rising locality.-Apply to F. G. Ewington. Estate Agent, Coomboa's A rendu. Qnoon-stroct. rTIO BE LEASED for a tonn, that very fi. desirable Proporty on tho Pah ItOHiI. Epsom, at. present occupied by Mr Garland, consisting of 15 Acres ol rloh l^iiid In grass, very comfortable 0 roomed Houso, good Stable-, loose boxes, and all necessary out buildings.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Fort-street. mO BDTCUER3 'AND OTHERS.-To i holct.thoßeCoiiiniodloiisßuslm.ss Promises ad joining Hnghißß Gonoral Store, Junction of Wellington, Nelson, nnd Union streets. Shop and Eight Booms, t n-o good closet*, cupboards gas and water laid on. gas stove, stable, and oilirr ennven oners: splendid Maud for a good butcher.—for particulars apply lo H". G. Ewing ton, Coombes's Arcado; or It. IL Hughes, noxt door. ~-, mo BE LEASED If Ok A TERM. ' HIGHBURY HILI* BIRICBNIIBAD.-On* ef tho best properties in the DliUiot. with »nug and oomfortable Dwelllng-houso in good repair, having all tho oonvenlwioee desirable for a family. Theirs aro or_r U aoroa attachod, all In a high state of cultivation, with good paddocks and Orchard. To an enterprising man »hoao would prodncn a vory riroflteblo return, nnd more than pay Ihe annual rental. Tho ownci-B will lease for a term to a good tenant, but, to anyone wlshin . to seouroa pro perty so rarely in the market oirora of pnrcha-so will also bo ontertolnad, and Mbornl terms mado,—W. L. Mltoholl, Land nnd Estate Agent, Coombes's Arcado. rfIO"OROCERS, BUTCHERS.& BOARD JL ING HOUSKKEEPEHS.-TO Let, York Houso (formerly York Hotol), Uppor Quean street; capital corner premise*, Buiteblo for oithor ot tho above,— Apply on tho promises. DEVON!' ORT.— To Lot, 5-roomed Houbo ; tanks, woll, &c—Apply to H. Patrick, Mclroso; or J. Wdtkinson, Tailor, Wollosley-stroet. DEVON PORT.-Furnished Houso, Nino Rooms (Including bath, with Bhowor); oloso to wharf and oeach.—Howarth, core of A. B. Donsld. 30, Quoon-Btroet. HEAP Rent: 2<> Stalls in Mnrkot Houso. On Lenso : Slater's Buildings, AlbnrUtroflt, opposite Maseflold's. For Salo: A Family Mansion of 10 rooms on allotmont 130 foot to Argylo strcot, H» feet to Clifton Road, Homo Bay, Ponsonby; also. Town Allot ments nnd Country Farms.—Apply T. Slater, Market House Lessee^ For Halt. "jmOR SALE, 0-ton Yacht. Well found, (P in good ordor.—Apply J. Clare, Frooman's 13iiy. TjTI 6 R SALE JL) GENERAL STORE AND BAKERY. Tho abovo Business, altunted in a populoua district closo to railway Btation, within 30 milos diauint from Auckland, la now olt'erod for Imme diate disposal. Tho premises aro heldonleasc at a low rental, with aovoral aoroa of good oul tivated ground. Thoro is a profitable trade doing, and satisfactory reasons can bo given for tlto owner rotiring. Valuo of stock about £300, and to an approved purotiasor can bo arrangod. ana lo an a. p _^ MITCHELI . CooT-bea'aArcado. Quoon-Btrcct "t^'OßTSirLEr'nost substantial Promises, SJ ovor 100 feet long (suit any manufacturer), Btablo. cartshod. otc, never-failing well; well fenced- 27:>ft. Allotmont; also.Dwelling-house. -Scott, Old Mill Bond, Arch Hill. FOR SALE, near Mangare mountain, Grand Property of 4' Acres Rich Vol canio Land, with good now Dwelling of 0 rooms; extensive viow.—For prico and terms, app'y W. and J. Frater. Land Agonta. Queen-street. J' JK)R SALE, 34 miles from town, good 8 roomod lloiiao, with land to suit, pur cliaror; easy terms.-Apply R. H. Choetor, ],inci)ln'-Plrci'.t. "BJIOK SALE, about 8 Acres, situated near fij Mt. Albert. Til« drained, fenced,planted with fruii. orminiontal. and shelter trees, and 1 iid down in luxuriant grass. A decided bui{ gaitwitTja).-- Apply C. Aickin, IHghotroct SjlOR SALE, tho Furniture and Goodwill £p of a Restaurant and Boarding-house containing 11 rooms—For particulars apply Stak Ofllco. Price, £00. TfflOß SALE OR HIRE, Winding Engine SJ (7 inch Cvlindcr), iv good working ordor. —Apply to R, 11. Yeoman, Albert Boiler Works, Alb- rt-slrect_ TI.ORSALE, the Business at Nowmarkcl, IV formerly carried on by Mr Jenkins, with IfRFO of premises ; tho best silo in Newmarket. —For pnKicularsapply to Arch. (;i«rkfcSims. "¥7"OR SALE, Goodwill of a General flj Retail Business (suburbs); post.-of.co: rising district; stock at. valuation-Further particulars on application to J. It. Randcrson, Aucl.inncoi._Q'ie_Kn-Btreet : fj-"OR SALE, an ironmongery Business ' in Waitara. doing a fair turnover, and clos!' to the I'rcczing Company's new premises. I'teuiioii for disposing of tame, the Ownor going to England.—Apply te T. and S. Morrin and (.0. Wholesale Department. | FOR SALE, Splendid Volcanic Allot ni<-utß. Valley Road. Mount Eden: beauti fill view's -. close to "011= stand. Only 30s pkb i-'oo'i- — Vpply to 1>- F- Evans, Auctioneer and Kalatc Agent, Queen-Street. TT" ° X S A L E. HOWE-STREET—House, nearly new, anc containing 5 rooms and scullery; gooi-sizi-c Allotment, This houso being cloao to the city ofers a splendid Investment to onjone doairoui of acouiring 11 good freehold proporty. Priw only £SM); "easy cash torms, ana balance 01 wprkly payments. — Apply Malcolmson anr i')>'l..-icv. Th" N"«' "oaliuiu Houce, Land, anc Eutato'Agency. Hißh'-Btteet.



— | FOR SALE (North Shore, Flagstaff Road), vory comfortable Villa Rosiaonce of 7 roomB; doublo verandah, almost now, beautiful viow; well, fowl-house ; allotmont a6 xJIO. with an additional strip 11 x IDOplantod with fruit treos. Price, only £450.—Apply to D. 1. Evans, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, Queen strcet. ■ llyy_ _ IJIOH SALE, cheap, an Iron Tank.—Ad- Jn drOB.I A. VV, Oladding and Son, Mount Bdt'rtltaatL FOR SALS, §0 Shared in the Now Zea land Accident Insflrrfnrt Cothpuliy, and 20 Shares in the To Awamutu Chceoo /md. BaCoh Company.-Apply by letter to "N.AJ.I STAB Olllce. FOR SALE, Throe-roomed Cottage and Allotment in William-street, near St. .Tanios's Church.—Apply Hogg Ertl. ITIOIISALE, Edinburgh-street, ofl'Knran _L" gahnpo Road, thoLeosoof a protty Cot tdgt). 4 rooijia, u_. aud Wator. furnished in full ; all tit low Valuation.—Apply for full particulars, J. H. Hamer, Atlctlunt'er and Idinrt Ageut, Karangitiiipo _3__ _■*__________.■_____- -- ■- F~ —OITSA.LIS, aTbarKJiil, ',',' M Block of 1,500 Acres, ono day's oasy Joiirno^ from Auokland City j virgin soil; suitablo for Ca Uo or sheep run or for cutting up lato farms. AI3O, Bovoral Pjopoi-Uos, 2u lo fKO Aorcs, 11l Taranakl Dlsll'icli-For full particulars ipply to A. C JCooktii and Co., Llconacd Land Brokers. Now Fl.ytnoatlii ._ „, "fljlo Tir'SALEj Inllio Viewlloail. Mount IV Edon, ;t vory /f&i/alj'o Property, 'i'ncl land Is 50 x 230 feot. Tho house ctfn&ins S roo'infl and Is substantially built. Prico, W5. Terms can bo arrangod.—P. G. Ewington, EstalO A/^ent; Coombes's Arcado. TTVOIt "SALE, Cottago of 5 rooms and if store-room In Kcppel-stroot, Great North Road, pleasantly and healthily situated ; largo kitchen, provided with Leamington range, cup boards, &o. To an Immediate purchasor Oils cottago will bo sold choap; price, only &280, £30 cash, and balance as may be arranged.—Apply to lliilcolmnon ft Ho Lacy, Tho New Zealand Jloiise.^ndandJ'Vtatq^Agenoj. IHgh-atroot. iiTOR SALE, oplendl'd Ic'vol Allotmont, 1 Haslott-strcdt, 10 k 127; 49_ ft.. AS. cash ; balance 0 por cent,—l. Birkett. simO sli'et't. T7IOR SALE, lib good Toa and 41b J} White Crystal Sugar for 2a (id.—Apply J. W'iirren. Grocor, Karangahape Road. Kstab lislied 1805. TjlOK SALE, Lease and Gootl-will of a 15- B ■ roomed Uoardiug-houßO, situated near tlio wharf, nttrl doittf? fl; _ood u-atlo.—JTor purtieu lara, apply Stak oiheo. . __. FOR SALE (Parncll, close to St. George's Bay), a nico littlo Cottage of 1 roomd. and Allotmont 10 x 100; large rooms, scullery, small store-room; water laid on; front gardon In id out in gross and treos; concroto paths; oloso lo tho Bay. Prico, only £310, of which £200 can remain on the propoity.—Apply to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Estato Agent, Queen-street, TJIOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 P Toloeoopo (hoododj, 2Singlo Seal <s (hooded), 1 Turnover Scat; also, Waggons, Spilvr Carts, oto. i aovoral Sots of good fooond-hana Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Faotory, Vlctoria-stjcot. . IT.Oli .ALE, 12 Allotment., in various ' parts; all prioos.—For particulars apply by loiter to " Allotment." Stak Ollioc. "I7IOR SALE, new Currant Dresser, with fi' extra oyiluder for raisins; also, tea can nisleiM and liftings —Cheek Bros^ Nowton._ "BjiCli SALE, within a few minutes' walk IJ of tho Poat-oflleo, a small 0 roomed House, £150.—Uuy 'i'renchard. 83, Qiieen-stroot. jTAOR SALE, Six Cotta-jes and Laud |j Uioroou erected, situate af thu cornor of Cross and Uppor Quoen street* ,'ate the pro perly of A. florborl, deocasod. cottages aro all tenanted,—For partioulara apply to G. N. Brassoy, Solicitor. Quocn-stroct TT. O R S A i E. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, SYMONDS-STREET, ALBERT PARK. Handsomo and Commodious Residence, situ ate in Symonds-street. noar Alfrcd-Btroot, Albort Park. Tho Houso contains 10 rooms, woll fluished and roploto with ovory convenience, bath-room, &c. &o.; leasohold allotment, GO x 125; for about DO yoora; ground -int only £23 per annum. Cams to viow, &0., ofllco of D. V. ICVANB. Land Agont. HM im o~ Il SAL "E. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE. 2 miles from Auckland, oontaining 10 rooma, in a moat healthy and pioturcs<4Uo situation, near Rail way atatJon. and within .wo mlnutos of main road. Ouinibusos passing froquoatly. To bo sold with i or 9 nores of well laid oat grounds, subdivided into paddocks, gardon. and orchard. There are over 100 of the ohoiccst fruit tsee. in tho provinoo now heavily laden. Tho property has over LOOO feet of road frontago, and. bought iv ono lor, can at any ttiuo bo ont up aud readily sold at a handsome profit- Thuro arc stables, coach - houau. and concrete olatom of great Mipocitv. and everything in llrst-clasa order. This property has novor boforo boon oltored lor Bale. Carda to viow. W. I. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coomboa's Arcailo. Queen street, in. 6 R SAL E. GOOD ALLOTMENTS. VERY CHEAP. MOUNT ALBKRT-Splondld Ijargo Allot ments, pleasantly situated, just opposite roii denco of V. Battloy. Ea<|.; each 00 feet frontago. Price, oiilv £1 por foot. 1222 COMMERCIAL ROAD —Fivo Allotments, eaoh about 33 x 117. Prico, at from 15s per foot. , , IS2« ' NEWMARKET—Very contral, closo lo Now murkct Hotel. Price, only £2 10s per foot. D. F. EVANS. " J_am\ and Estate Agont._ NNEXATIONT—fhavo threo level grassed Allotments, each 50 x 100, only 10 liilnutea from Quocn-strcot; just tlio spot for any delicate or healthy family, and only 22a fid p«r foot; J aush. balanoi without interest till November next.—Apply to J. R. Randcrson. Bofore going to SAMOA, build In brick or concrete on well situated Allotmont, Wellesley - strcot East, being a oornor. nnd near the Government school; 50 years' leasehold, only £30 ground rent. Large prospooilvo value and leavo the family safe from tire. Prico. £100. If sold at onco; don't neglect thiß good opportunity.—J. ft. Randorso-i. T>~U SIN ES S FOB SALE. A Gontlemo'.'s Mercery. Hosicrj nnd Hut Business for Salo In the very contrjof Clirlot church. Tho Block la small and woll-selccted, tho posiu'on Is unrivalled, and tlio Trade Is em phatically a paying ono Tho health of the proprietor tho only reason for Belling. For full particulars ac to torms, amount, of capital required, otc, apply by letter addressed t0 HATTER. " Lyttelton Times" Ofllco. tj.RUI'L FRUIT. FRUIT. APPLES, PEARS, PLUMS, and PEACHES, In quantities to suit. NORTH N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (Limited). RICHMOND.— Allotments for Salo, a fow minutes from Tramway.—J. L. Boy lan, Boylannnd London. £*AWfK —For Salo, Poland - street, 3&4 I: i ""• Surrey Hills, closo to Wil liamuon Avonue, n largo 0-roomod Houso, finished In superior manner, with bay window, 2 register gr&tos. Loamlngton range, cupboard and sholvos, 2 tanks, largo placo uniUrnoath suitablo for workahop and washhouse—Apply on tho promlßCß. Cnzette In Bankruptcy. TN BANKRUPTCY^ IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and tho amendments thereof. Notion is iikrkby given that |I. Thomas Harkib, of Hlgh-stroct, Auokland, in tho Pro vincial Uißtrlot o( Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Commission A .ont, havo this day Hied in tho said Court at Auckland a Petition to ho adjudged a Bankrupt. Dated this 21st day ot January, 1885. THOMAS HARKIS. Thomas Cotter, Solicitor, Shortland-Btrcet, Auckland. XN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE COURT OF~BANKRUPTOY HOLDEN AT AUCKI.AND. In tho matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1853.' and amendment thereof, and of the Bank ruptcy of James Scott Inoham nnd Philip Campuki.l Hili, Gi.oveh, both of tho City of Auckland, trading with ono WAI.TKB W. Crawkohd. under tho stylo or firm of "Ingram & Co,'" in Durliam-stroot, in the City of Auckland, Engineers and Machinists. Bankrupts. Notice is iiereiiy riven that tho First Gene ral Meeting of Creditors will bo hold at my ofllco. Star Buildings. Fort-street, in tho City of Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 27th day of Janu ary 18-5, at two o'clock in tho afternoon. Proof of debt must be furnished prior to the meet ing. Proxy forms can be obtained at my olllce. No' proof can bo admitted, except under order of the Court, after the expiration of threo months from the dato of tho filing of the petition. Dated tnis 20th day of January, 1885. JOHN LAWSON, Ofllcial Assignoo in Bankruptcy. It. Bkownino, High street, Solicitor for the Bankrupts. Tenders. rYIKNDERS-will bo received until 6 X o'clock on WEDNESDAY. IhoSMli inst., for Alterations and Additions to a House at Knsom. Plans and specifications to bo seen at Robertson and Maxwell's. Corn Merchants, Uppor Queen-street. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. _____ rjno BUILDERS. Tenders for the erection of Five Cottages at i tho North Shore will he received until Noon or WEDNESDAY, lhe2Stli inst. Plana, &c.,m, No 9, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL. Architect. ffC~O B _U I L D~E~"R S. Tenders will be recoived until noon on ; SATURDAY, tho .list inst., for the Erection of ' a Brick Villa Her-idence at the corner of Eden and Jermyn-streets. Plans, &c. at our offices. Queen-street. EDW. MAHONKY & SON. Architects. i rgT~o 3 U I L P E R S. Tenders will bo rccoivod until noon of 1 SATURDAY, February 7, for the Erection and • Completion ot a Wesloyan Church at Devon ! port. North Shore. ~„,. . .... | EDWARD BARTLW"t. Architect, " Continued ou lirst Pans



Public Notices. nrORTING NOTICE. 0 MR .1 KNKO befffl to inform his Auckland Clients 'that, ho leaves for Wellington noxt Tuesday, and will be absent, from Auckland till the latter end of March. Durmß my absonee MB H. MAY will havo chargo of "»»«*. transact all Business1, and pay and rocoivo en %i«& forwarded and addressed to mo at. thcslWdMcso/ the Wellington Dunedin Wanganui, UnS Nrpicr roomings will receivo prompt attention. .. .../, ~ ,„.„_ ,i.„' Customers may dencct. C« obtaining tho , longest current market oarttj. Auckland, January '^U. ISSI. ICKETS in A. Wollcsley's Consultoti^ on the Takapuna Handicap and « halo loot Unco should bo applied for at once, aa thoy close iv ft fow days. Dunedin Cup early next 4i;&4<WAA jrr 0 T I 0 E. I Edward Lister Green. Sheriff of the District Of AViokland. hereby give notico that under a Writ 0' duly issued on of the Supremo Co"rt Of :NoW inland. Northern District, at Atofelud tthflroln John Buchanan, of Anck ta f &Sr: 1 .Plalntl IF, and William Op. vie, of Willi m, 'a W e. ditnl.l will enwe tho wholo S thoTu3ei,ol'JC%d« *KM feW and also a Pony, Rldirig Saddle ,pftd «''<"& »° longing to said defendant, SsJOh SATUK DAY, tho 21th January Inst. Ihe BalayMl De hold At Waiuku. on tho promiseei of 1 1. bete wick Hotolkoopor, at 2 noon, and will bo con- | ductedl by Francis Clcevc. tho Bailiff in charge. The Solicitors for tho cxocutlon Creditor are Russell and Campbell, of Wynya-d-stroet, Auckland. KDWARD L GUEKN , shorlff . Auckland,..MthJiinuay_yM_BS;fc_ A UCKLAND COLMWB AND i\. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Applications for tho Office of Sooretary and « h^«^^^^ DftttW addressed to Post-office Dots MA y RIcE o'RORKE. Chairman. 19th Januar>, 1.885, AUCKLAND COLLEGE A#t> |' GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Applications for the Oflice of Collector of the ! Rents and School Fees of the Auckland Collego , and Grammar school, at a Commission of Iwo ■ nnd a-half Per Cent., will bo recoived up to Noon of MONDAY, tho 20th liib*. Tho rents . and foes aro estimated to amount to between £5,000 and £fi.ooo por annate .Security to tho oxtent of fidOO from a guarantee if_-l'M/ will bo Applications to bo addressod to Pcst-oliics i, Box o^ j^ujjjQj. o'RORKE, Chairman. January 19.188. _ ________ •pO'TA^OE'S; POTATOES. PRIME LOCAL-GROWN HOBART, In quantities to suit. NORTH N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE : ASSOCIATION (UniiM. i GLOOM and despondency rdmofed by ,i WOLIfK'B BCHNArt'B. ; 171 LECTION OP SCHOOL | li COMMITTEES. MONDAY, the 28th January, 1885, is tho day ; fixed by law for tho Publio Meetings of House holders for tho Eolction of School Committees. In viow of tho largo and important powers conferred upon Committees by tho Education ] Aot Householders aro invited to attend these i Meetings, and thus to socuro tho olection of Committees who shall be fully and fairly repre sentative of thoir sovcral districts. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICK, Secretory. Meetings will bo held at tho principal School j of the district, except where otherwise named, as under :— MONDAY, JANUARY 2fi. 1885, ' AT TWO O'CLOOK P.M. Ararimu, Ararlmu Valley, Ardmore, Awitn. i Dome Vnlluy, Henderson's Mill, Hobsonville. • Lucoa'sCreok. Mshnrangi Heads (Mohuraugl Heads School), Maraetai, Matakana. j Pokeno Hill. Pokeno Valley, Pollock, Puhoi, , Pukoatua. Titirangi. , Wide. Walholio Island, Wamui, Waiuku , (Public Hall), VVarkworth. • AT HALF-PAST SEVKN O'CLOCK RM. Auckland City (Wollesloy^'xcot School), , Avojidalo, Bombay. Dovonnort, Drury, East Tamaki, EHorslio, - Helensville, Howlolc (POblic j Library). Hunna, Kaukapakapa.Lnko. Makotu. Mangere. Mauku (Public Hall, Pate - iniihoo). Morcor. Mount Albert, Blount Kden, . Mount Hobxon (Nowmarko .. Mount Roskill. ; Newton (East School). Onehunga, Otahuhu (Public Hall), Otara. Pakunuiga IPublic Hall), Panmuro, Papa kura, Papakura Valloy, Paparata. Parnoll. i on- Bonby. Pnkekoho East, Pukokoho West, Puni. Stokes's Point. , Tamaki Wost. Tuakau, Turanga Creek. Waikomltl. Wairoa South. Waiwera. Wood hill, Woodslde. SCORIA" ASH. SCORIA ASH To Builders and Contkactohb. 1 am propared to supply (or deliver) from Threo Kings Scoria Pit. in any quantity. Course, Medium, and Screened, in Auckland Suburbs and Onehunga. Orders can bo left with Jas. Macklo, Coachbulldor, Vlotoriaetreet; or tho ™ta n "unga.'jan. 9.1885. Wm. BRIKRLY. ■m/TUsIcAL GYMNASTICS FOR LADIES. Miss C. NEWCOMHE (from London) intends to form Classes for tho praotieo of MUSICAL GYMNASTICS as taught in tho wrhools of tho Girls' High School Company, London. A Preliminary Class, during four weoks. will bo hold in the TEMPKRaNCiC HALL, Albert streot, on WEDNESDAYS, at i p.m.. and on SATURDAYS, at 10 a.m.. commonoing Jan. 28. Terms for i weeks, 5?. Dumbbolls, Polos, Ringß, otc, will be found. Miss Newcomiik will attend at the Hall dally, from 10 'o 11. to receive applications. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. AUCKLAND"GRAVING DOCK. Harbour Board Offices. Auckland, January 19,1885. Kntlrn is horoby Rivon that the Auckland Gravhig Deck will bo occupied by tho Pol ham hcom tho ifith Inst, to the 18th Fobruary next. GRAVES AICKIN, Chairman. •TI/ILLIAMS'S Patent Mixture for W Corns, Piles, Flßtulo, Sprains, etc., Ib ar[unfalUng remedy, testified to by many trust worthy persons. Price. 2a Cd .Per 6ottla-H. G Williams, at Mr Konnorloy's, Hobson-streot, Auckland. . Tsk for.WOLFK's Schnai-ps, and takoi no A othor." — RUNNING in my Paddocks, at Waiko miti, for tho last two months, a Bay I ony. -H not claimed in 14 days, will bo sold to pay oxpenses. E. Hepburn. POTATOES. POTATOES. PRIME LOCAL-GROWN HOBART, In quantities to suit. NORTH N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (Limitod). THE South Soa Islands Fruit and General Trading Company of Now Zoaland are. as Biokers forwarding thoir Price List of Goods suited to tho Island trado for distribution there, and aro propared to reoelvo from morchants and others quotations ot goodß for disposal. PERSONS who work behind desks and work tables, te them Wolfe's Schnapps is recommended. AT EW ZEALAND SUGAR COMPANY J3I (LIMITED). On and after this date the prices of Refined Sugar will bo quoted weekly. Further partum lars may bo obtained upon application at the Company's Oillcos, Customs-street. J. E. BREWSTER, Manager. Auokland, 10th January, 18S5. BAYING disposed of my coach business at North Shore, I havo a few very SupJrior Horses left, for Salo.-Apply to F. J, Quick, Dovonport, North Shoro. ifMILNER STEPHEN will recoive Patients at his New Consultation Rooms, Somerville's Buildings. Vulcan Lane, after New Yoar'a Day from II) till o o clock. LD-FASHIONED TEA may be ob tnincd at 2s Id per lb at Boulton s City and Suburban Supply Stores, corner of Livor pool-street and Karangahape Road. N.U.— Uood Tea. Is llkl. MARSHALL'S special Tincture of Podophyllum is tho host known remody for all disorders arising from the stomach and liver. Price. ls.-C. W. Goodson, London Arcado. Solo Agent for Auckland. TV. o y- M s- V T All children suffer from thorn. If auctioeted, a»k for tho Cortuin Curo. SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, Is packet Anotli'-iiurlcs'llal oppom'te Postrofflow. J> A T hT~K AT SI RATS I—Ubc ■\, MH A 111 AMD'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, " Bap. eat it greedily, and die: no smell. Price One Shilling a Bottle. F. C. SHARLAND. opposite Post^olllou. "5>JS'-.IEF fron. <.V*«Hh in Tea Minute*.— $\) SHAKLANIVS CI-lEKRY PECTORAL. Price. 2s Dd and 4b Od.~F. O. Sharland, opposito th Poat-oQlca. /•-a f\ TO £10,000 LENT on Building dw JL Vr Society prinoiples.or on otticr terms to Buit borrowers. AllotmMite bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment Syßtein. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Soe List Of Proportios for Salo on first page. Bix per cent, allowed on money deposited lor investment.— C. Willamson. Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Va)---• "»-»• ••»=■»«*, AHokland.



£100 _R BWABRi Tho abovo Howard will bo paid by tho Now .Zealand Timber Company (Limited) to any per son or porsons giving such '■formation as vrtß | load to tho conviction of the poison or persons who set firo W Uio proporty of tho said-Timber Company on tho ovening of Saturday, tlio 10th instant. C. A HARRIS. Chairman of Dircetors, Auckland, 18th January, 1535. "KTEW ZEALAND TIMBER COM "**' PANY'd FIRE. FREE PAULO1- TCJ 4»MCI!. >':s Exoelloncy the Governor has been pleased I to aiUilcr*-" »he offer of a Freo Pardon to any person implicate' 4 sot being tho principal offender, who shall _lTt" tttik information as will lead to tho apprehension of t'?b ssraon or persons who caused the recent Fire at i'tloHttJti W ZMand Timber Company's premises. I CroV.t' Lands Oflice. Auckland, JattMmr 10, ISBS. I HEREBY notify that tlio fends d»s cribod In the following Schodulo will be o'< fercd for sulo at this ofllco on MONDAY, ths 10th day of February next, at tho hour of cleveli' o'clook in tlio forenoon. D. A. TOLE. Commissionerof Crown Lands. 2SHEDULE. Parish of Tamfl Uof<\ Oou-ity of Waik-ito: Sec tion 15612 Ua2rS6p rri.c'Wm l.? / 238a1r6p ; See- Sn it KO^lr lip -Section <&«&*/ tion 100, 22.m 3r 27p ; Section HI. 2»a Or 3Gp, Section 1G2.166a Or lop: Section 10.1, djhlj. Section 101, 131a Or 2?p. Upset price, S\ m "parish of Wsiwern, County of Waltemata: Section 172, 2a Or 17p. Up-eS price, £6 los. Subject to .400 for improvement . Tat'BiM saloi One-fourth of purchasei money to bo "oalfl al *rme of sale, and tho balance within one m'ihfei thereafter, otherwise tho part of tho puroht** f-fonoy paid by way of iepoßit shall bo forfeited,,trod the contract for tee sale of tho land < hall liouCtef^vard beinull md void. Crown grant 100 to' br poW for on completion ot tho purchase. Note. -Maps of tho above lands may bo seen, and furthor particulars obtained, on application at this olllco. _______——— o ..... 171 OR GISBORNE, fe^S^^&i J. NAPIER, WELLINGTON, r.'W^ InoGREYMOUTH. Tho regular tr**«r P^^H S-Si HERALD, 100 Al at Lloydo. 358 tons * bttSster. Captain S. R. Savory, will SBH i as above on MONDAY noxt. ths 20th inßtant, at so'clock. .. , , All cargo must bo booked and alongside at i °Vm freight, passage, or other p^ticulaM, apply to STONKRKUS., Qucen-streot. \j£ Qfilf HERMIONE, >_g_iE_-A O' CaW. RoCbbto, sAEiSA3£b F° R L°N D ° NOTICE TO'SHIPPERS. Customs entries musibo passed, and bills of lading loft for signature at our office, not later than noon of SATURDAY, tho »Uh instant CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 18, Queon-sireet. Auckland, Jan. 21st, 1385. Notice of removal. Tho Offices of tho Northern Rive*- Steam Navigation Company and Mr W. Loader are Removed from 15, Customs-street West. W Dfflcc 23, Palmerston - January 19,1*85. : EDUCATIONAL.— Mrs and Miss Wil liams's School. Wynyard-streot (ncur Srammar school).—Duties will be resumed on Monday. February 2. MISS VAILE desires to inornate that sho has Romoved to Pompa Her Terrace (first, house from Ponsonby Road), where she is Having a law cluBS-room erected. Scholastic iutios will bo resumed MONDAY, February md, . STABLING for Saddle Horses by the week or day, at cheap rates.—Apply to A. fait, High-stroot, RARITY. — Small clump of HYMENOPHYLLUM VILLOSBM for 3ale—Eric Craig, Princos-Btreet. A RARE BARGAIN-800 yards of Summer Satin Cloth, BJd per yard, Kuarantced worth Is 6d.—Fernandez, draper, Nowon. O THE LADIES—If you want fashion - ablo. stylish Millinery athalf Quoon-strsot prlcoß. try Fernandez, draper. Newton. BOUGHT at Auction and almost Given Away—soo Men's and Boys' Felt and Straw Hats from 1b each,—Fernandez, clothier, Newton. -j OS 6d, Men's Tweed Suits, Boys' JLO 4s lid, at Fernandez's. Newton, well known to be the cheapest Clothlor in Auckland. AORI AND ISLAND CURIOS, lam a buyer and seller of. — Eric Craig. Curiosity Shop, Princes-street. CYaNTATA, "Under the Palms." Re- J hcarsal Franklin Road Church, on THURSDAY EVENING, at 7.30. Amusements. piIORAL HALL. /CHORAL HALL. /CHORAL HALL. MONDAY, JANUARY 20, AND WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28. FAREWELL RECITALS. FAREWELL RECITALS. M R -flAlTpi H OOD'S -pAREWELL piANOFORTE RECITALS. PROGRAMME FOR MONDAY EVENING. Part I. 1. Duot,"l Wandered in Dreams" vVado. MISS STEPHENSON AND MR J. HANNA. 2. Song, " Tho Little Hero " .. S. Adams. MR CHARTER. 3. Piano Solo." AndanteOßondo Capriccioso" Moudclsßohn. MISS MARIE PHILCOX (Pupil of Mr Ralph Hood). I. Bravura, " Tho King's Cham pion" Wataon. V MR R. KING POOLEY (His first appoaranoc in Auckland). 5. Romance, "Sweet Migno notte" Tours. MISS STEPHENBON. 0, Violin Solo. "Lo PI6 aux Cloros" Singlto. MISS BTEVENS. 7. Song, "Anchored" .- ■• Watson. X' MR A. EDMI3TON. 8. PIANO SOLO, "a Berceuse, ) in D Flat ( n j. oT ,; n 6GrandPolo•r'-' ,10pm• nalso^Flat ) MR RALPH HOOD. Part 11. 1, Piano Solo, a "Impromptu,") 6 .JSfc B^ensteln. in X Minor ; MR RALPH HOOD. 2, Romance, "Waiting".. .. Millard. ' tvoml"il' 'hubs BTEPHENBON. S. Song, "Theßequital".. .. Blumonthal, • MR J. HANNA. i. Ballad,"LotmoDreamAgain" Sullivan. ' ' MRS J. M. GEDDES. 5. Piano Solo. Adagio and Rondo, "H moto continuo;" from Sonata in C Major .. ..Weber. MR RALPH HOOD. 6. Scon a, " Infcllco 4 tv Crcdcvl 1" Ernani „V, ordll MR P. A. EDMISION. 7. Piano Solo, a "Nocturne,") . in F sharp > Chopm. (iiy request). J b Grande Fan-) i.-iiso. "La >Thalberg. Sonnamhula" ) MX RALPH HOOD. Accompanists: MISS DONOVAN AND MR WEBBE. Entiro Change of Programmo for WEDNES DAY, 28th. N.B.—HERR TUTSCHKA will'pcrform on WEDNESUAY Evening, Viouxtempß Conoertr sttick. Tickots: Front, Seats. Is; Body of Hall and Rallcry, 2n : at Messrs Eady's, Lennox s ana Upton's establishments. Seats Reserved at Lennox ft tiogt ftiml yonttri LOST, a Letter, addressed to Mr G. E. MABE.—Anyone finding the above will oblige by leaving il at tho N. 3.5. Co.'s Office, QiHcn-ptrceL OST, in Post-office, a Bunch of Fivo Keys.—Finderwill be rewarded on return ing the same to STAHjMice. __ /•"J REWARD.—Lost, a Handsome cfoJL Bay Mure about 10 hands high, with dark points, white spot on off hind foot.branded on near shoulder; supposed to have crossed Mangere Bi id. c. January 13.—Apply Mead and Fowler. Meat, Salesmen. City Market. "U^C UW U, at Mount Eden, a Silver JD Watch.-Apply Star Office. FOUND, a Grand Property, s-ood enough and cheap enough to satisfy the ladles ; large allotment, 52 x 278; lino well-finished Villa Residence of 9 rooms; wash and coal houses, pretty garden, nice fenco, good lands; cape view, volcanic soil, every elemont of happiness. Cards to inspect from J. R. Bander • son, Auotioneer.



fej-e-oua" A YOUNG GERMAN LADY, speaking English, offers hor services to any Lady or Family going to England, tor freo passage* Cood references given. Apply, by letter or personally. t<T> U. B. MORTON, Morchant, Customs-street, Auckland. IVOt/IBjIEa about New Zealand and its ' People will bo fully satisfied tor Om> Slrlling ou refnrenco to Brett's Auckland Ho »dgoktorlg& Send it to Homo friends. I ">BRSONAL I—Wanted, tho Ladies of " Dovonport to come to C A. Porter's fco qt.--._tly dnrinar tiie Great Janwry halo. T3ERSONAL l-Will the Gentlemen of X Dcvonyort suit fiixl coo tho Cheap CloUitos wi Outfitting during C. A. Poster's Great Ja 11 vary Sale. ANTED, iho Lady to know the .V) House sho SIM- in Vino-streot is Sold. (Should any other suit h,r sho can have it on the W< reasonable terms Woken o'. w, tavt'g sev .ral nice allotments. I would builda U>M, to suit.-G.-Sago, Oliphant-alTeot, Ponsonby, Auctions. TO-MORROW, 1.30 p.m. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SEWING MACHINES, »RAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. R. ARTHUR "VkTILL SELL by auction at his Mart, VY Quoon-stroOt, a! 1.80 o'clook p.m., Fur nit ire Department, HOUSEHOLD FURNITr/viEHorsohair and Cretonne Suites. Wardrobcc, .jdpboard. Chesto Tlr wore Offlce Desk. Carpets. Pianos. Fondera Coral Meataafes, Chcllonlers, Couches, Chairs, Dining Tables, &c, &c. FRWM LATE MR DOWNS. 1 Thomas's ShfrtronMngMachine. 1 do. by Jones. S Singor's d0,d0.. 1 Saddler's Maohlno. 1 Blocking Machine and sundries. __„_. CLEARING OUT BALANCE OF STOCK. Suits Clothes, Trousers and Vtwte, Ladies* larkets Shawls, Ulsters. Blankets, Quiitf, mm Fancy Bags, Boots, Shoes, Slippors, &c. &a Also. 1 Bie7cio, 1 D.B. Gnn, X Ride, 1 Eleotric Ma chino. ■ TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. TRADE SAWS or WHISKY, BRANDY- BBBR," OLD TOM, &c, &o„ &<* GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. ff, S, OOOHBANB.] [JAMM VACS* MONDAY, JANUARY 26, FIRST-CLASS BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, ALMA PLACE, PONSONBY. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, _t, their Rooms. Queen-Btreet, on Mo.day. January 2G, at 12 O'clock, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE BUILDING* hITES. ALMA PLACE, PONSONBY ALLOTMENT Ml. having ft Itrogtag:» of 3S feet to Spring-street, 35 feet «»«»■» Middle street, and Hi is in a first-class position, and would nmito a splendid business stand. ALLOTMENT 135. haTing a frontage of 38 feot to Cascade-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ~ Auctioneers. ' W. 8. COCHRANE] [•>*&■ W»* FRIDAY, JANUi&Y 23, At 1 o'clock. VALUABLE CHRONOGRAPH WATCH, DIAMOND RINGS. FOR SALE, at got Rooms, Queon-stroet, on Friday, Jan. Xi at 1 o'clock, A VALUABLE GOLD STOP REPEATER WATCH, havtoE douWe 18 carat cases. centreT seconds, and irfopendont top . action, by Erhardt, Jjondoo, » DIAMOND RINGS, very taw «angl<a Btoncs, of great value. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,' Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 26. MOUNT ALBERT. MOUNT ALBERT. MESSRS 0. A. STEVEN.& CO. HAVE received instructions to sell, on the above date, at their rooms, Durham street West, next T. and S. Morrin and Co. b, ALL THAT SPLENDID PIECE OF LAND known as tho Chnrch Hill Estate, situate opposite the English Church at Mount Albert, two and a-half milCB from Auckland Post-office. It is subdivided into Nino Allotments, each having a frontage- of 00 foot by a depth of 180 (or more than a quarter-acre oachl. They command a view of the Wttitemata and surrounding country; tho soil Is volcanic, partly cleared. Somo of thcso allotments aro lirst class buslnoss Bites. Thoro are four lines of omnibuseß which pass half-hourly throughout tlio day. thus givln_ easy access to town. The railway station Morningeido, Is only three minutes walk from the samo day at completion ot above. tho remaining unsold allotment of the BHOOK LAND ESTATE, Mount Albert, adjoining the properties of F. Battley and A. K. Taylor, Esqs. This estate needs no recommendation, as it is bo well known, being without exception one o£ tho best estates in the Mount Albert district. Freo Passes by omnibus to view, on apriica- . tion to tho Auctioneers, Durham-street West, ' , Auckland. ' Torms: Quarter cash; balanco, throo, fivo nnd Bevcn years, at soven por cent, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, At 12.30 p.m. TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS, I WILL sell at Mercantile Salo Rooms, , as above. 8 GRAND LARGE SECTIONS, from la. lr. 3p. to 19a. 2r. 33p., and will givo away 3 splendid ones of an area of sa; lr. sp. among the buyers at tho salo. This lino Property (never before submitted to auotion in sections) stands hlqrh. and grand views of tho lake, harbour, Buburbs of Auokland. and surrounding country oan be secured. Somo of these unrivalled Sections combine the beauties of New Zealand bush of the finest description with fern ond grass-clad, knolls, rippling brookß. and delightful glens off surpassing beauty. The Large Section of 19a. 2r. 3Sp. incluilr-sa oomploto watershed of creeks, on one of whlohlsa glorious waterfall of 12 feet. Tho bush is of tho genuine primeval forest, and includes numbers of unrivalled kauri trees, besides most of all other nativo woods. This lino property is situate about 21 miles on the Great North Road from the Birkenhead Wharf. I'he large sum of £2,300 is to bo oxpended this autumn in permanently forming and mefelltefr tho road from tho steamer upwards. Numbeis of now houses are to go up iv tho vicinity and beyond, and a rapid increase Is taking placo in values, which must still further increase. No where within the same distance from Queen- Btroot can land bo socured so cheaply. There is giand steam communication with tho city at a nominal weekly ohargo. The Auctioneer will grant free passes by steamer to all who will view the estate, and will mauo special arrange ments to convey any patty of three or more to tho scene. , Alsa, .. . 12 MAGNIFICENT YD..LA AND BUSD*ESS SITES (balanoo of Mount Albert Township), ■early all fronting the New North Road; com bining all tho advantages of voloanio land, and nono of tho difficulties attending clearing; freo from stone, well cultivated, N.E. aapect, com pletely sheltered troin ah cold winds, splendid fruit and ornamental trees, well established; invaluable if delicate, gloriou^ for children. Rapid and cheap communication by 'bus and tram. The grandest drive out of Auokland. IU.-11 to be exponded Immediately Jn making tho road Al, will pass tho propoaty. A novelty in this salo will bu the presentation to tho pur chaser of the nllitn.ont. of a grand assortment I of Gold Watchos nnd Jewellery, comprising— 1 Gold Repeater Watch (Strikes tlio hours and quurtors), 1 Lady's Geneva Watch, Solid Gold Chain nnd Crosa, 1 set Gold and I'earl Brooch and Earrings. 1 set. Gold and Coral do., do., 1 sot Gold do., 1 sot Gold and Jot do. These goods, which will bo bona fido fiivott away, will bo on view in Mr Howden's window, I Queen-street, till days of salo. ■ Tho Auctioneer would cull special attention to the grandett corner sito for business purposes in tho Mount Albert district, comprising 5 allot ments, and being the most ccntial—command ing threo roads, ana ono ot all others that must ad vanco most in value. The other portions of this grand estato havo doubled and trebled in value miiee being sold, and for the most part ure occupied either by business premises., villas, or pretty cottages. The Auctioneer invites all lo join him In viewing tho property on Saturday afternoon next, at 2 p.m., from the Onion Bank, and free , passes will bo granted by all tho'busses on ap plication at Mercantilo Sale-rooms. I Terms for both Birsenhead and Mount Albert Properties, ' cash; balance, 3or 6 years at ' 7 per cent., or at 1. 8, or 12 months by Promis sory Notes withoutintereat.or !> porcent.d.count i for cash, or on Building r.oeloty terms, or de posit will bo returned on Buildings being erected on any ulloluient to value thereof; interost, 7 por cent. ■ Also, f As instructed by Mr J. Forsyth, now Four roomed House, having two chimneys and fire places, and register grate, well and completely finished, painted and papered, erected.on Lot 18, Mount Albert Township, 60 feet frontago by ' an average of I*3 feet deep, fenced, with entrance gate; pleasant situation, volcanic and .lose lo mom road; £175 can remain at | S per cent. [ J. R. RANDERSON, - Auctioneer. Continued on fourth P»*o>