CITY COUNCIL.

T&e Council mot at 6 p.m. yesterday. ] Present: His Worship the Mayor, Crs, Burns, Waymouth, Goldie, Kidd, Aickin, Crowther, Devore, Upton, Maokechnie, La Roche, Masefield, Holland, Dignan, Con nolly, Garratt, and Montague. Correspondence.—Letters were received: —From P. Tierney, applying for a driver's license. It appeared thore were two breaches of theby-lawß against the appli cant: It was decided to grant the license. — From B. McKerras re tilling of Gladstone street In front of his property. The Engi neer reported there was no earth at present to spare : Reply in accordance to be sent. - From W. S. Wilkinson, applying for £8, compensation for damage caused to his horse through falling into a hole in Queen street left unprotected by some of the city workmen. The waterworks turn cock reported that ho was away getting stones wherewith to fill the hole when the accident occurred. Wilkinson was not on the proper side of the road, or the accident would not have occurred. The Muyor said that if he was satisfied that £8 was a fair charge, he would move that it be granted. He thought they should, how over, have receipts for damage done to cart aud harness, and medical certificate regard ing his own injuries : Referred to Streets Committee to report.—From James Heron, applying for a permission to make certain alterations in a building pot in accordance with the building legulations : Referred to Engineer to visit and report.—From Thos. Peacock, M.H.R., suggesting that the Council should appoint a committee to meet himself and the Newton Road Board with reference to the suggestion to move the Cox's Creek bridge further up the stream : It was decided to appoint the members of the Ponsonby Ward a committee.—From F. Weston, agent for M. Remenyi, request ing the Council's patronage at his farewell concerts It wm decided to inform the waiter that as the concert was not for charitable purposes, the Coun cil muat decline ita patronage.— From B. Richardson, applying for permis sion to erect a star lamp over his shop in Victoria-street: Granted, subject to usual conditions, —From R. C. Greenwood, offer ing the Council permission to remove the earth from certain lots fronting Upper Queen and Lawry-streeta, Tho Engineer reported that there was no immediate use for the earth. As »n amendment ta a motion that a reply in accordance with the Engineer's report bo forwarded, Cr. Crow thor moved the reference of tho matter to tho Streets Committee, suggesting that arrangements might be made with the owner of the property fronting the wooden platform near the Turkish Baths for th« h'Uing-in of these allotments. This was carried. — From W. Kirby, asserting that there bad been no unnecessary delay in the carrying out of his- contracts. If the Council would pay him the £200 Justly due on Wellington-Btr»et oontract, ho would put on as many carts and men ac the Engi neer required. Ho appended report by Mr McCarthy, C.E., on the state of the works, also correspondence relating to the contracts. The City Engineer's report was also read. It challenged the correct ness of Mr McCarthy's report, but stated that Kirby had promised to put on a full number of men to-morrow, and stated that if the work proceeded to his satisfaction he would be prepared at the end of next week to recommend that the £200 be paid to him. Cr. Goldie moved that Kirby be granted another week's grace.—Cr. Aickin urged that this would practically rescind the resolution passed last week, as it took the matter out of the hands of the Engineer, and placed it jo the hands of the Council.—Or. Waymouth said that Kirby could not man the works to-morrow. They had better give him till Monday. They had to deal with a very stupid kind of man, and would have to be careful. It was eventually decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Engineer.— From E. Hare, re nuisance caused by trees in a neighbour's ground: The Council decided that as the trees did not overhang the street the Council could not interfere.— A letter from M. Tyler to the same effect was similarly dealt with.—From E. Porter and Co., re widening of ( hancery-street. They were now prepared to build, and would move their street lino back as far as the Council wero prepared to purchase at per superficial foot, such price being arrived at by a valuation : Referred to Legal Com mittee. —From A. E. Collins, re former claim of compensation : Referred to Streets Committee. —Frem JR. Porter re cutting of Burleigh-streot: Referred to Streets Com mittee.

Leayb of Absence.—Leave of absence was granted to Crs. Cooper and Morrison, the former being at the Rifle Association Mooting at Wellington, and the latter at Invercargill on business in connection with a friendly society. Pbjition.— Cr. Crowther presented a petition from residents of Abercrombie street re formation, kerbing, and channel ling of that thoroughfare,—Referred to Streets Committee.

Finanob Committbb Rhport.—The Com mittoe recommended as follows :—(1) Letter from Thos. Slator, re claim for weigh bridge, viz., £21 : That the sum of £10 be paid.—(2) Memo, from Town Clerk, re Market Pound : That same be dispensed with.—(3) Memo, from engineer Pumpipg Station re overtime: That earao be paid, and in future any overtime to accompany fortnightly statement; Warner to be placed on same position as Dean, viz., £2 10s, and houße and fuel. (2) Fireman to receive £2 10j per week, house and fuel.— (4) Memo, from engineer Pumping Station re addition to cottage, Ac.: That tyro rooms be added, and a dividing fence bo placed; and that the smail cottage on Edgcumbe's CBtato be sold for removal.—<s) Letter irom B. E. Curwon, asking Council to erect a shed rear of Northern Hotel, Point Chevalier: That a corrugated iron shed, 20 x 14, be erected at the rear of Northern Hotel. (6) Re telephone Pump ing Station: That a second call-bell be placed, at a cost of about £2 10s. (7) Motion No. 062, re Edgcumbe's cntato : '\ hat the paddocks be leased by auction until expira tion of cxi- ting lease of hotel and paddock, in their present condition. (8) Letter from W. Kirby re contracts : Committee have no recommendation to make—The report was adopted. Streets Committee Report.—The Com mittee recommended as follows : (1) Letter from Thomas Smith 're cutting Seafield View Road : That reply be Eent to effect of Engineer's report, viz,, plans are about ready for cutting out Seatield View Road, and the work of cutting will be tendered for immediately. (2) Petition from resi dents Surrey Crescent, Mount Eden district, re water Bupply: That reply be cent that Council have not the plant to lay water mains outside the city. (3) Letter from E. Bartley re kerbing corner of Queen and Wellesley-streets: That the new kerbing be laid in Queen-streot from Welleeley street to Rutland • street, Mr Stone being instructed to relay asphalt in front of his building. (4) Letter from H, Gilfillan re Cemetery Bridge approaches: That the Engineer's teport be adopted, viz., that the earth be sloped into Mr Gilfillan's ground and his fence lowered, and any new palings required put on ; also that a foot way bo made as far as his entranoe, and existing drain-pipes lowered where the slopo might expose them. (5) Motion No. 959 (Cr. Connolly): That the lamps be removed as suggested, and asphalt crossings made at Hardinge, Graham, and Nelson streets— Nelson-street on, the south side also. (G) Letter from R. Rew, re wall College Koad: That the sum of £10 be offered (without prejudice). (7) Letter from J. N. Newbold, re wall College Road: That the previous offer of £5 be adhered to. (8) Pe tition from residents College Hill, re drain age : That work be deferred. Engineer to give estimate of cost. (9) Letter from Smith & Caughoy,.re signboard, Queen-st.: That Building Regulations bo carried out. (10) Petition residents Cobden-street, ro channel?, &c. : That channels be kept clean by flushing. (11) Petition from residents O'Neill-etreet, re widening : That effect be given to petitioners' request, pro vided they pay all costs that may be in curred in connection with same. (12) Letter fromF. Earl, re right-of-way, Queen street : That same be granted, subject to usual conditions, namely, a gate to be erected and maintained, no building to be erected with frontage thereto, and lane or right-of-way to be asphalted.—Clause 3 was referred hack to the Committee.—ln reply to Cr. Upton, Cr. Crowther said the Streets Committee were unanimously of opinion that the Council should incur no expense with reference to the widening of O'Neill street, as the enhanced value of the property would well npay the propertyholderc— Cr. VVaymoutn urged that Clause 11 re widening of O'Neill-street.-Cr. Devore suggested the adding of the fol lowing words to Clans i 11: "And provided tho ward' shall not contribute more than £100." In the course of the discussion it transpired that the majority of'the property ownerß had contributed £35 towards the cost, and were ready to give the necessary land, but the Mosws Tole, who had 500 feet of frontage toO 'Neil! J street, required compensation. It wan bt lievod that £200 was all that wis required. It waa stated by several Councillors that tho widening of tho thoroughfare would benefit the propertyj

owners tbousandToTS^^ ' slLiedf tS? Z?\ •^iftJn increase the value o°f%S!%>W of the street £1 PBr f oo t -3Pi dZ that a certain Uxgl]^^^^" of cutting up his proS-S^ gam an advantage fromth«P • **Bh loss to himself.-Tit was e^S^Wtf toreferCla U senbr c kr t »dS and tlie report as nm ß nd^™a«T6^ T£Nr, K nß.-Tenders fbi^SNsß* tior.o3 were received aa fouS**A*:' and O'Brien, £1,327 ; J Cr.iS iT^ia Verron and Co., £I.WB affiW estimate, £1 300._ 1t wm d&»ft«W " Verron and Co.'s contract- thn -%t allocation to stand over till nL q f ao**S: St. Mabtik's Un aw A?g» Cemetery BRiDCB.-Tender. « .^ as follow !-T. Catran, £38^0,^ °N bald, £485 15s; W. T Rainhn ' 4d;W. Hanks £423; lS&, W £693165(id Engineer'^^^ It was decided to accept KainW1 $°;- the charge to be ■£$$&>»& allocation. • .°e Otifton Cl^uk of Works.—The M ** "'"■ nounced that3o application,!brißi*, ceivedfor tho office of Clett nf w^*' Art Gallery. It wa9 deeded '&&/■ applications to tho Library &LSS • Water for PAHXEir,.- V,r Tr:jv that owing to-tho indiswslHS'Hlll! Mayor of farnell, the (hSSZI,^ W Conndl of that borough w^gftv the Council that evening. Call?.?1 Kenziehad all the data lith rfit the water supply. It arrange to receive the depufetl o ?S»: meeting, ~«flr. ■ HOBSON-6TEEKI CCITIKO.-Tk Jl, I' the Committee re the Hobson-streS!" was as follows :-" Your, CdffimilS that, having interviewed tK»H? owners in the neighbourhood Affiv cutting out of Hobson-street to;«*!i street, the amount required !ia uffif Cutting out allotments, r^ffli. lowering houses, rebuilding, eiaS compenßation, £5,713 j'EnferilS. for work (including fonfiaSUfe total, £11,713. There will baS of earth over and above s*l* required for Customs.rt«d'~A which is estimated at :1s ymgi duce the cost of the abore.'imt'EK extent of £2,000, leaving tbe'deHfu! the North Ward for this Vo™ i|| £10,000. Your Committee" nwß that the City Solicitor be iniilS draw up a deed, to be signed by'siS consenting to the1 work' and jatilf levels on the basis as agreed by■ tfemyji the North Ward members;1 thsfflgH binding themselves in the same^U^ The Committeo also recommeniiteSS cil to call for tenders for thU'ijjgjjaa commenced at the beginning d the'sA the entire cost of the same to" mmS against the North Ward <*l|miS& Cr. Montague moved the adpptiijji report, and that tenders be cdleJSlffi tember.—Cr. Goldie jnov.ed an ':i3M/t& —that the matter be referred toWgt Committee.—Cr. Crowther 'icj^!| Committee of exceeding its du'fyjnmfjjj nothing in the instruction fiomtilfiil to the Committee relative to tJioifiE tenders.—Cr. Devore said thft ffij"^, ment for reference to the Committswia attempt to ehclvo tho matter. —%%, said this was the only' unponflaM the North Ward, so they coiifijJi to pay well for it, If tUjjimt nity waß lost he did , not ttffli U the property-owners would lie fej^ talking about it again, as th; third time that they nad been'.Bj —Cr.Montague, replyingtothiatgrn^ that had been brought. agsjnit;% ty tion of the report, ieu^JilfflN had a sufficiont amount to its i the cost of the work. He nrgedfeGjaj t > adopt the report, or ihef alrfi again have an opportunity.to iloolii portant work. The aniendiMii)tmil a majority of 11 to 3;-fiSjffl moved a further amendmentiiattkrai be referred to a .commlttt^mH| Council, to meet on. Tnwi^ : M r.oon.—Cr. Aickin B6wn3ed3jßß referring to a remark made'.bj^.lfe tague, that he {Cr. Goldio) wkjija dor the North Ward to ennt&iftftoft said that when they found,Cr.ifesiS! and Cr, Dignan owned prop&tfln Bob street, which would be. Manf^iMi cutting, it looked like pfigjuUpjuos,-. Cr. Montague said the cuttirig r «^uUmi benefit his property at aIL-li, Mi said that all the ■ ymß H for the overdrawn Borougk^ «j,ia. m would diminish the Nertnlm WBm — Cr. Montague stated tta» £1,000 compensation in toj^jii He did not believe that thin H benefit his nroperty in ;K|«bs j 'i least.—Cr. "Waymouti's wsAst H carried by 8 votes to 7^iflHl called, the Mayor voted \ 1% making the votes equal. Hetii«^ji[»ii( casting vote in favour of the Kms& Domain.—The Domain ftmnltio ported re pemoi of DbmauojigS^nJl' to alterations to gardens in DcnsijistH work be done as recpDjiM^H Goldie, at estimated, cost «f M l* This was all the businesfcail^H

CORRESPONDENCE.

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Price op Consou.-1 ; U' «- Jll» * during the month precedii:gjaWjU| of hostilities with -B.uwain.wM fluctuated from 91J f° '"'JI *:c.' weight to these figures aibMMfl ¥*J present situation, it..ffljist^Wr'FP'Jj that money, is cheaper and WfS1 *J tively higher than thej - i.o '. -">; »' Russian Wars and Russia* I*»-| Francis W. Stevens, lato *Wf*®*: the city of T ~-Ay '""'"'!"MJM Russian aggrepsion, thDre.,b« W*i thing our statesmen have ,urn ■*!? oblivious of for (he fast fiflSjo>^ Loans to Russia. 'tQP*"&&&HH| Britain has supplied'tbeMl'^^jl that colossal empire, whiph WKJroJI to carry on its wars. ;If yon BttMH| you stop the wars, Lct,uo "fflfflflM grantecf without thetanotion ot M^M ment; it can be done;thasi-Mfija ■ forbidding the Stock B.^« §{■ quoting the price of any has the 'auction of the nL)"^M Commons.' This is the root «£ H and trouble Britain bw^.W'lSyl Onß Citizbk, SqtwM«MM Volunteer," Bpeakin^filfuim^mm the Volunteers being requWSgHH says:-"Granlodthe M aU it might be if; it lee&jgg^M not get-lair »WrtfffS| BesSes the negfect.of tbe^gMM the sneers and insults of WmS in the papeiß,,thera,»»ttWfflß of male and female .MfHS^H most grossly in the sb^» J mfis Volunteer who is e«eption«i»iH| when such Volunteer " » I*' > uniform to or from drill. ■!*££« (women included) ,«^S^ appearance would lnmoaw w^.fl* are not at all backwHlinWJifl vulgar canaille would bo the Mja the Volunteers for..protocUWi" ffi^ of war when their craven nn their rudeness.- l.^B^SSg dignity which attaches lo *) f*.fl and a Volunteer has V^^M case of those of the male set wjfc genus, from in^^j^H their vile conduct co ™*i y'fflfari«S A Curious NuisaKCS^^BM Publico" wishes ITZMm premises now °M°F^lt?nW*ffl kipCo.wouldcanseto;be.g is g« raiiing or eomo •other, «&JWM recesses of the window of f^fM prevent the daily W*\£±£fam places from acting as lhc> ";^[H these weary W. rt "^Tfol rest, must chew toh^''^Jm'M quence,keep up a contiMon 6* jjAMB the pavement, and w}$!S2L$M unknowingly passes V«»W «Seii<«"*2H Railway M asagembm -fi^m with regret that the ola "«^jdgß double or overloaded ". Jji'lmßß the use of the telegrapi- « » a practice on the railway ,?JfflHm had a lot of experience "Jj^MK on the Auckland 'line. "WjiiirfrtK meant non-time-kcfeping "Vfl^H bein? unable to attond to and keep his time. ••Vs!lO'<'jilM Cheap Bus ABESl"li»ffliHi returns to the chargei aß*"l^ <a%m fares. He avows that P ' t^H would find cheap, f"^J?Mm|B high ones in the lonj *$,*WM the rise in l^\^lh%WM Mount Roskill h°*s Stws W ference between tho.H«!?fljjjs E|

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*KWMt!<m* W. S. COOHRANS] [JAS. DAOEB MONDAY, MARCH 23. FBEEHOLD ALLOTMENT, SWANSON-STREET. The Subscribers will Sell by Auction at their Rooms, Quoon street, on Monday, 23rd inst, at 12 o'clock, PART lot 22, section 10, having a front age of about 20 foot to Swanson-strcet, formerly West Qaeen-Btroet, TITLE, LAND TRANSFER ACT. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers^ __ w. s. cochranb] [jas. daore MONDAY, MARCH 23. THREE COTTAGES, ALEXANDRA STREET. COTTAGE, KARAKA-STREET. Tlio Subscribers will Sell by Auotlon, at the! Rooms, Queen street, on Monday. 23rd inst., a twnlvo o'clock, by order of tho Agent for the Publio Trustee, in tho EBtatcof E. L. Staflbrd, deceased, PART ALLOTMENT 49, Section 3P, City of Auckland, having a frontage to Alexandra street of JG feot by 111 feet, with TIIRKK COTTAGES ICUECTKD THEREON. Allotment 12. Subdivision part Lot a5. Section 7. having n fro:i!u(?e of 31 feet to Knrnka-strcct (formerly Duke-strecO, by !)1 feet deep, with THE COTTAG S NOW KIIKCTKD THKREON. For furthor particulars upply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, 8. COCinUSK] JAS. DACBK MONDAY, MARCH 23, At H o'Clock, VILLA RESIDEiNCE 1 EXTENSIVE GROUNDS I PONSONBY I The Subscribers will soli by auotlon, at their Hooms. Queen-strrot, on Monday, March 23, at 12 o'clock, by onlor of the Ksooutora in tho Kstnte of tho Into Caplain MuKenzio, ALLOTMENTS 35 to 38 and 41 to 43, of sub. Lo: 31, sec. S. having a frontage of 233 feet to Seymour-street and 273 feot 9 inches to Oameron-Btroet, woll drained, and planted with wiJI-Krown shrubs and trees, with the FAMILY RESIDENCE, and OUT-BUILDINGS erected thereon. The above alfords a splendid opportunity to thoso wantini? v good RKSIDENTIAL PRO PERTY with largo grounds and very extensive view. Its position in a short time will make it very valuable, through iis proximity to the business partof tho district, whllstits very large Irontacrestotwo good streets rordcr It easy to Subdivide. &■■,'■ , For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. 000HRAN1I.1 (JAMKS DAOBI MONDAY, MARCH 30. SECTION No. 2, KINGSLAND ESTATE, . NEW NORTH ROAD, Comprising a"\) FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS. The Subscribers have received Instruotlone to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, March 10, at 12 O'olook, rriHE SECOND SECTION OF THAT X VALUABLE SUBURBAN ESTATE, Bltuato on tbe NJ£W NORTH ROAD, and known as KINGSLAND Within easy walking distance of the city; 'buses and trains pass regularly throughout the Title—Land Transfer Act. Plans can bo had at tho offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MARCH 24. Atll.3oa.tn. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. GROUND BARK, GROUND BARK, Ex Loongana, From Hobabt. B. TONKS AND CO., Are instrudei to sell on Tuesday next, at 11.30 o'clock, on the allotment adjoining the dock— QAA BAGS GROUND BARK, salvage &\7\f from the lighter Harvest Home, ex lioongana. from Hobcrt. B. 0. OABB] [B. D. lONKB WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25. THB FURNITURE AND EFFECTS OF THE LATE MRS S. KEMPTHORNE, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. Will Sell on the above date, at elsvon o'clock at her lato residence, THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITRUE AND EFFECTS. Particulars In a few dayft S, 0. OABB.] [B. ». TONK THURSDAY, MARCH 26, At 12 o'clock. TWO-STORY RESIDENCE, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. B' TONKS & 00. Havo received Instructions to Sell br Auction, on Thursday, March 26, at 12 o clock noon, " "DESIOENCE, MANUKAU ROAD, Jt\> PARNKLL, two storeis. of ten rooms verandah, and baloony; gas and water laid on bathroom, kitchen range, and lew two-stalled stable and coach-house. The Allotment has a frontage of 33 feet to Manukau Road; by a depth of 183 feet. The Property is in a good position, commands a good view of the harbour, and is the house formerly occupied by Dr. Ellis. B. O. OABB.| . [B. D. TOKKS THURSDAY, MARCH 26, At 12 o'Clock. 1Q CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. FREEHOLD, QUEEN-STREET, CITY OF AUCKLAND. , B. TONKS & CO. Save received instrnotions from Mr T. B. Hill to sell by auotlon, on Thursday, March 26, at 12 o'clock, rriHOSE FREEHOLD SUBSTANTI- L ALLY BUILT PREMISES, situated in the centre of the business part of Queen-street, at its junction with Victoria street, and ooou nled by Mr T. B. Hill as a oljemist and druggist. The buyer will Becure at present a good rate of interest for his Investment, and an immense prospective value. This is an opportunity seldom met with to secure a Freehold in the very heart of the business part of the olty. Terms Liberal. Title under Land Transfer Act. Further particulars from Auctioneer. 8. 0. OABBJ fB. S, TOKKS SOME TIME IN APRIL. HOUSE AND GROUNDS OF THE LATE S. KEMPTHORNE, ESQ., PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to Sell, some time in April, and notice of which will be given, THE RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS OF THE LATE S. KEMPTHORNE, ESQ The House is in a most beautiful position, •with an area of about three acres of Land in ex tent around it, near St, Mary's Church. Further particulars shortly. " TUESDAY, MARCH 24. auct76n~bale OF PRESS, BOOTS, SHOES, LASTS, &c. Tuesday, March 24, at 10 o'clook. ROBERT BRADLEY Has been instructed by Mr L. W. Lee, who is retiring from business, to sell by auction on above date, at his Store Karangahape Boad, Newton, THB WHOLE OF HIS STOCK -I N- T R A D E, Consisting of— 1 Press \in orst-class working order, 1 Set Knives f ' and noarly new 1 Set Iron Lasts ICO Pairs Wooden Lists, fitted Boots and Shoes. - Stauds. Benches. Tools, Grindery Show Cases, Fittings &C &c., &o, ' ' • Machinery will ba sold at 12 o'clock. *«;sRQBBRT BHADLEY,' -.';.';-';.., Auctioneer, . 1



TO-MORROW. raß^ A£ffi^ DiSS3tfß" TB SATURDAY, MARCH 21. Tho underaiarnod has reooived instructions from Mr R. J. Middleton to soli at his farm, Papa kura Valley, tho undermentioned :— OAA LINCOLN EWES, (4U" 2,4, and 6 tooth 100 Lincoln Lambs 30 Hond Steers and Cows Thoroughbred Kntiro Rotrievor 2 Brood Mnrcß. by Prince Arthur 1 Draught Gelding, 7 years 1 Draught Filly, rising 4 years, by Elgin (First Prize Taker) 1 Filly, rising 3 years, by Lord liorby 1 Yearling Colt, by Lord Derby 2 Yearlings, by Kingfisher 1 First-class Heavy Sprlng-oart liorso 1 Kirst-class Farm Mare 3 Unbroken Light Harness Horses, 3 yoars 1 Unbroken Light Ilarneßa Horse, rising i years 2 Aged Maros Also, An American Wngtfon A now Uortland Waggon 1 Double-seated Huggy Set new spring-curt Hurnoss Saddles and liridles 2 Stacks Oaten Hay 2 WcigUt-carryinn Hacks fee, &c, &C. BALE TO COMMKNCE AT ONE O'CLOCK SHARP. LUNCHEON PROVIDED, ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1. DESIRABLE GRAZING FARM. Tho undorsignod has received instructions to cell, at thoTlfiymarkat, on Wodnosday, April 1, at 11 o'clock, THE SURREY PA R t(, si.uateneartho Miranda Redoubt, con taining 1,263 aores of Freehold, with Dwelling houßO and out-building thereon creoted, and I 000 aores least hold held at an annual rental of £50. This Farm isadvnntageoußly situated rear the Coal Mines now being opened up, aud known an Footo's. Coal has also bocn found on tho oppo sito sido of tho Farm to Footo's mine, and tho scam undoubtedly passos through the property, making it n desirable inrostmont ICor furthor particulars apply to Messrs Whitakor and RusccU, Mr William Altken, or iho Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. XT AY PRESS. FOR PRIVATJfI BALE, A PERPETUAL BALING PRESS. ON VIEW AT THE HAYMARKKT. ALFRED BUCSLAND. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1. DESIRABLE FARM or FIVE HUNDKED ACRES. AXSO FARM SECTIONS NEAR PUKEKOHE RAILWAY STATION. The undersigned has received Instructions to sell by auction, at thoHaymarkot, on Wednes day, April 1, at eleven o'clock, SUBDIVISIONS OF THE ESTATE OF Mr Elijah Roosb. bolng four sections, varying In size from 19 to 33 acred, commenc ing within a quarter of a mile of tho station, being rising ground, with good views of tho surrounding country. Also, THE HOMESTEAD, jvith Five Hundred Acres, fenced end sub. divided into paddocks, well watered, and a healthy Bhecp farm, within two miles of the Pukekohe Station, on the Bombay Road. Plans and further information can be obtained from Messrs Whltaker and Russell, or ALFRED BDCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. \J Papaknra—Wednesday, March 25 Waluku—Saturday, April 4 Pukekoho -Monday, April 6 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKBT, CJALB OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, O HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, jaob. TUESDAY, at 12 o'olook. ALFRED BUCKLAND, THURSDAY, APRIL i. MEADOW BANK, ONEHUNGA, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1885, At Noon. R, C. GREENWOOD Has received Instructions from Mr James Moran to xell by auction, at his Mart, Vulcan Lane, on the above dato.; THE WHOLE OF THAT VALUABLE PROPERTY known as MEADOW BANE, and cut up Into THIRTY-TWO VALUABLE ALLOTMEKTS. Of from 2 of ah Ache to 5J Aches eoob. And having extbnsivb phontaoe3 to good roads, nnd connected by water witk tbe manu kau babboub, and situated opposite the front gate of the Hon. J. Williamson's Estate, Pah, Onbhunoa. The Land Is of the riohest description of vol. oanioBoll; situation unsurpassed, besides hav ing grand views, and being well watered. The property la surveyed and flagged, and will be offered to. the publio on the following terms:—£lo deposit on each lot. with the excep tion of Lots 1 2, and 3, on which 15 per cent, de posit will be required, balance at 7 per cent, for three years; or 5 per,cent, discount for cash. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. MONDAY, MARCH 23. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. PROPERTY. VALUABLE IMPROVED FARMS IN THE PARISHES OF OKURA, WAI TAKEREI, AND WAIPAREIRA, IN THE COUNTY OF EDEN. JOHN REID AND CO. Have received instructions from the respective Mortgagees to sell by publio auction at the Mort, Qucen-atrect, on Monday, the 23rd inst., at 12 o'clock, 1. A LL THAT PARCEL OF LAND J\. situate in the Parish of Okura, and being part of Allotment No. 7, containing!!!) Acres, with the Hotel known as '• The Junc tion " and other buildings thereon erected. The hotel and grounds are Leased for bo yon years at £52 per annum. 2. Al"o, that Parcel of Land sltuato in tho said Parish of Okura and being part of Allot ment No. 7, containing 111 Acres. 3. Alto, all that Parcel of Land Bltuate in the Parish of Waitakerel, containing 270 Acres, being Allotment 42 and the south-western partof Allotment 91, with the fnrmsteading and other buildings, tho property of Francis Bothell (lately deceased). This Farm bas 100 Acres laid down in excellent grass. Also, all that Parcel of Land situate in the Parish of Walpareira, containing 71 Aores and 16 Perches, being part of Allotment No. 7, with the buildings thereon erected. Also, tlio Property, and latoly in the ocoupation of Francis Betbell (deceased). 5. And also Allotment 40, Te Awamutu, with the buildings thereon erected, tho property of Thomaa Walker, of Kthlklhi, baker, sub jeot to mortgage encumbrance of £75. Conditions of Sale and other particulars of JOHN REID AND CO., 26, Queen-street. TUESDAY, MARCH 24. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL BOLD IHKIB C&f B E X L V SALE AT THB NEWMARKET YARDS, , Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads, or FAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS. SHEEP. AND PIGS. 40 WELL-BRED YOUNG PIGS. DURHAM YARDS, K7IOR BALI3, at the Durham Yards, £? every Tuesday, at II o'clock. HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL. UttS BE3KS



NELBON,MOATE&Co/8 CELEBRATED DKIKH NELSWN, MO ATE & CO.'S CELEBRATED PURE ISLEX»I2D TEAS. Hundrods arc trying to copy, and many are ndvortlninff Common Mlx.uros as Blended Toa to mislead tho public. For Government Aniilj-sia sco Ciroulara. ASK FOR NELSON, MOATIJ & CO.'S XATUR.iJi FLAVOURED TEAS. Thoy havo been awarded GOLD AKi> SILVER MEDALS FOR PURITY, STRENGTH, and VALUE, EXTRACT FROM PRESS : "All tho Tons of this ilrm are Bought NELSON, MOATE A Oo.'b SPECIALTY Bi id? &.I F"% fena Etsai ? va W' • BRANCHES i iFCKLAND, DFNEDIN, CHRIST CIIUSMIU, WELLINGTON, 156, QUEEIV-ST., AUCKLAND. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. JOHN "DUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. telegraph A-Mress! I Telephone Exohanga. "Kaglo," Auckland. | No. 6& Tha Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of ItLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction tho greatly increased demand for them substantially proven their oxcollence, and confirms the high esteem which tho Public have justly accorded them. The following disth^"1" "r^ds all bear his Trade Murk on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 6lb, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTESS DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands, BLENDED PURE INDIAN TEAS. ZEMINDAR Brand, SPREAD-EAGLE BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. Those Powders, einco their introduction, have been accorded by tho publio the re ception thoir excellence deaorves, and only require a trial to be more universally used. Attention is requested to the following analytical report:— "Laboratory, Hobson-street, Auckland, June 13,1881.—1 havo sampled the Baking Powder in tho bulk, propared by Mr John Buchanan, Mer chant, Au kUiml, end have nnalysod the same, and find the constituents puro and wqll-propor lioncd. Tho result proves this article to be superior to any ollhor imported or colonially prepared that has bcon submitted to me, and I can, therefore, confidently recommend It to the public—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Annlyst" Kaoh tin bears his Registered Trade Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. . iho STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's stores comprises a Splendid Assort ment, which if) constantly being replenished by importations from Kuropean, American, and Australian Markets. JUST RECEIVED, XX S.S. BUCEPHALUS, from Calcutta, via Melbourno, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. Catalogues on Application. To those about to commence business, attention is drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special induce ments which I am prepared to offer, JOHN TQUOHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. DOOR PLATES, Stencil Plates, Dies, Monograms, etc., Enzraved at the Star Office. "/CALLED BACK, J^KWMABKBT JJOTBL, NEWMARKET. GEORGE H. EASTON BejOT to notify to his old Frlonds and Customers and tho Genoral Public that ho haa resumed tie Proprietorship of tha above well-known end Boleot Suburban Hotel, ami that the bualueea will bo conducted' nisdor hin personal super vision, and on the sama lines which canrod big former regime to be au Ratu-.fttr.tory, popular, and successful, and truatn thay will again favour >>lm with their kind patronage, i



TMPORTANT T>UBLIO -JJOTICB, OPENING OF TnE CASTLE ABTL X DRAPERY KAPEEY HOUSE. OU S E, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND OBEY BTBKET3. Wo tog respectfully to Inform our Customers and the Publlo that wo havo REMOVE O FROM HOBSONSTREET TO OUR SPLENDID NEW PREMISES, JUST COMPLETED, AT THE JUNCTION OP QUEEN AND QREY STREETS. OUR STOCK I CONSISTS OF ALL TUB NOVELTIES FOR THE SEASON IN DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, NEW STYLE JACKETS, MANTLES, DOLMANS, ■^ _ ULSTERS, IN THE BOYS' AND MEN'S CLOTHING AND MERCERY,| MOSTLY ALL GKKLONO AND NEW ZEA LAND CLOTHING, MADE TO OUK ORDER, WE HAVH tar SOME RARE VALUES. "B» ALSO, SEVERAL JOB LINES IN MEN'S STYLISH SAO COATS, 10b 6d and 12s 6d TROUSERS TO MATCH, at 6s lid DRESS SHIRTS. 2a Oid WORKING SHIRTS. Is lOd a srLENDID LOT OF THE NEWEST STYLE AND COLOURINGS IN MEN'S FASHIONABLB BAC SUITS, 27s 6d and 32a Cd (worth double). &(*(l(\ WORTH OS1 SAMPLES. WORTH OF SAMPLES, £6Q() SPECIAL.—We havo bought all thn Sample? fnmounting to £SCO> of MKSSK3 BUTrKtt- WOHTfI BROS., Dunkd:n (who «ro relinquish ing tho Auckland trade), at discounts Tarying from 23 to 50 por cent. o(F \VholMinl« Prlcos, and We .hall GIVK OUK CUSTOMERS THE BENEFIT, by ofTerlnjr thoao Goodn at FAR LESS TUAN WAREifOUSE PIUOS^ IN THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Wo havo a Full Stookof BLANKETS, FLAN NELS, fto.. nnd HOUBEUOLD and HOTEI, RKQUISITES, which we will soil at LOW PRICKS to turn Into inonoy qulokly. HOSIER r. HABERDASHERY, Gt/OVRS. LACKS. TIES, SCARFS, and OHILDREN'B HOSIKRY in Groat Variety. Our. Bpnm la noted for koopliig the most BplODdld LACflti obtainable. THE SILK AND DRESS DEPARTMENT. Wo havo gome Boantiful Gooda In BLACK md OLOURKD BROCIIBS and BROOHE VELVETS up to 23a ncr Tard, also PLAIN md FANCY SILKS and BATING Our BLACK SILKS this season are very Rood valuo. Also, "a Choice Selection of BLACK and COLOURED VELVETEENS; both Plain and Uroohe, suitable for tho season. Tho Variety in DRESS GOODS is also very large. MILLINERY AND UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. In this Department Ladles will flnd a Great Varloly of NOVELTIES to choose from, and all OROEUS for MILLINKRY and UNDER CLOTHING to bo mado up will have MRS BEKHAN'S personal supervision. Wo do a large trade to ordor in thU Department. THE DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. TO OUR LADY CUSTOMERS. We are now in full working order, having Spacloua Work-rooma capablo of holding 7$ hands, und we havo also nloo Waiting-room and Fittlnsr-rooms wlioro Customers oan look over tho Fashions without sitting in the Shop. In fact, onr NKW SHOP Is a modef of comfort und ease, with plenty of light for aoleotlag Goods. MISS DEMPSEY will attend to tho wantii In this Department, and glvo sty'o and lit as usual, for there is not a more competont hand in tho colonies; uur success in tho above De partmont having provod this to bo a toot. All Orders can now bo turned out on the shortest notice. tiT All Orders can now bb Tobnbd Odt on the Shortest Noticb. S9 Oar objoct being to do a Large Trade, we will not ko in for Big Prices. If the Publlo only give us a call wo can, and will, glvo them stuff at THEIR OWN PRICE, for we do not mean to let a Customer out if Price be the objeot. Tho Premises being our own, and having only a small ground rent to pay, the business being oonducted by ourselves, we will BELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THB TRADE. NOTE.-MR J. BEEHAN and MISS J. DEMPsIEY having joined In the buslneßS, the name and style of the firm will be, from tho let March, W.& J. B EEHAN & C°- THE GREAT DRESSMAKING AND FASHION ESTABLISHMENT, MILLINERS, CLOTHIERS, GENERAL DRAPERS, AND SILK MERCERS, Who will pay all Liabilities and receive afl Accounts Sne to WM. BEEHAN, formerly



. 3Efc3SjgL3O THIS. THE CROWDS OF CUSTOMERS which daily visit the Great Sale of R. FRY'S Wholesale Drapery and Clothing is a sufficient guarantee as to its genuineness. In fact, nothing like it was ever seen before In Auckland. £10,000 worth of DRAPERY and CLOTHING Slaughtered at SAMUEL COOMBES & Go's. The following will give au idea of tho prices we are soiling at:— From FRY'S Stock- From FfiY'S Stock- Complete) Costumes, 2s. Gil. each. r.., ai „ . 2 Mantles, Jackets, and Dolman'a, Ladies Straw Huts, g Mqv EngHs^cosfc> One Penny each. vi „ • , iir. -l ni. ' r-H Boys' Knicker Suits. 33-mch Wlnto Calico, g Hned through, 3a. lid, 13d. por yard. I_^ „,.,,, , td Men's Tweed Suits, IBs. tho suit, Grey Calico, 1 jd. per yard. g^ ftny g j ze _ Black Kid Gloves, 6id. por pair. O , „ ■ ■ . . fc-3 Mon's Tweed Trousers, 4s. 6d. pair. Ribbons and Laces at Half price. O _ . TT . ,n , ' v At Is. 3d. por yard good Tweed, Hosiery and Gloves, og BU itablo for Boys' wear. less than Whplesalo price, k^ ~. , ia . „ ' S Volvct and Volvoteens at ridiculous Prints and Sateens hm m .- KCS loss than English cost. Black and Poloured rOoshmoro, very ~< A. Seal Mantle, largo size, to be fine, less than Wholesale prico. g sold cheap. Men's, Youths', and Boya' Tweed ai Tho celebrated Non Creaseablh Vests, at 6d, Is, and Is. Od. each. £h White Shirt, at 33. Cd. „ ~, Pi Men's Folt Hats, Is. each. Blankota, 3s. lid. each, Ph Extraordinary value. . Millinery, F» A- ,rs, Flowers • P5 below English coat* Flannels, Shirtings, & Sheetings, . at English cost, © Bargoina from FRY* stock. *£ Crowds of Customers visit out Ulstrs, Jackets, 4s. lid. Q counters daily. Groat Bargains. «T . W r, FRY'S Stock is tho largest over Tabla Linens and Curtains, very "- purchased in Auckland, overy de choap, an opportunity lor IJotol isfl partmont being represented, proprietors. Compare our prices and buy to the best advantage. la ._, „ ,„ Great Sale of R, FRY'S Wholesale Stock now going on, ■ ■. ■ ; >■ i Samuel Ooombes & Co., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET. THE WOMBEBFUX. i Latest Inaprovomtnta. Valu»t>lo Applipucan. Tcu T«»t> Onamnte*. Patent Automatic Winder. F*tant Drop-SoU«n Patont Loon«-WlndlDg-Wtio«l. Patent Tbr«»d Releanar. War thalm MMhlnM k«pt la B*»alra for three roars FBRB Of OBABQB. IllamiaMOi Oat&loguoa and Seuuplas of Work Cm* Broß~ THK WKBTHEm SITVING KACBIKI ACBKCY. W. J. BEALE, 170, «,»«>», AUC&LAND.



T>UR CHASE TOUR Ironmongery, Bedsteads, Bprins Mattrasees, PaJllosßOß, Fendors, Firolrons, Rangw, Register Grates, Linoleum, Paporhanglrjgß, Brashwaro, Door Mats, Mirrors, Garden Tools, &6.i Sea, AT DIRECT IMPORTERS' PRIOEB, AT j LETTS, WOODWARD AND 30. B, IKONMONGKUS AND HOUSE FURNISHERS, UPPKR SYMONDS-STREET. JB. B L A I X I B, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING} IRONMONGERY DntsCT from Manufacture™, Hub for Sale, at Low Rates- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in great Variety Marble and enamollcd Slato Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino Blate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED. TEAy Unrivalled /0/ is /oy OU 8./W / M a \mh/ TEA I A%)/ WOUNDINB Ay m /gy Strength / AND /HIGH QUALITY.



if & / lx 1™ V l T » GUNMAKER, 254, QUKKN-BTEEET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market). ESTABLISHED 1850. Intending Buyers <^ should Isepeot the JjEShw. Large Stock of llroeoli WDk riud Muzzlo-loading «BMRkSW — Suns on hand. They will see the best value In TBKKIKwr Auckland. Every Gun tho- JHHk roughly examined and guaran- f"^aSfffSt teed before delivery. I n Hammerlcsß Guns, with Sle- \f BbmH n men's Patent Steel Barrels, 12 N-^H|Bli Si and 20 guago; Silver's Patent A ntl- KKfciM recoil Butt Plates; Woblej's Bull THJit Dog and Irish Constabulary Rovol- ■MM I vers, also his Now Patent Soli-ax- Till tracttng Revolver; Kynoch's Patent I/HI "Perfect"Reloading Metallic Cart- •Bfll ridge Cases and Crlmpors; Eley's Ro-Ejl volvcr Ammunition and Melalllo Cartridge mil Casoa; Newoastlo Chilled Shot; Curtfse lvi and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Lav- 111 rence's Gunpowder; Eloy's Wadding and 111 Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, ShotHlb Pouchoa, Game Bags. Gun Cases, Cartridge •*' Belts, Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Fer ret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Bresch-loading Implements, Fishing Taokle, Cutlery, Fireworks. REPAIRS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. EVITT, GONMAKEB AND ImPORTSB, 25i, Queen-street. Auckland. OACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to meet the convenience of the Public TIMK-TABLE. Coach leaves Devon- Coach leaves Lake port Post-office, School-house, 8 20 a.m. 9.5 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 2.0 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 10 p.m. 5.15 pan. Sundays. 11.0 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 3.0 p.m. 6.0 p.m. DAVIB BROTHERS. J IGHT HARNESS HORBES, SADDLE RJ HORBKB, and all kinds ol SPRINQ VSBCICIJSa Hired, Bough*, and Sold, ni OR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm 160 acres good land, Well-fenced, good ,'rann, and plenty fresh water all the year round, 3orafortablo dwollinK-house, and numerous ont buildinßS; all in pood order: i-mil ffrom rail ft-ny stotlon, 15 milea from town, and will 1)8 Mia oaaar^-Apply to Jobs Soppettlanft Agent. Mo. 8i Queen-Btre ....



IT CONQVEBS PAIN. Item «Tom Flowery Land. I Celestial's Tribute. Messrs M. Lew and Co.-Gentlemen,-I have S?ir^o^^«»^ r^ry bad sprain in the muscles ol tho back, aod $* slightest effect in relieving the paln.-Youra *A1?I J. AH KEW. Auckland, 15th December, 1884. (This testimony really corroborates that ol iJuieTon SiSK, of Chinatown, San Franolsoo, who Bays Celestials swear by It there.) A GREAT NAME. A GREAT NAME. A GREAT NAMK. Wonderful Efficacy. Gymple, Queensland, November 2. lgM.-Deai Sir.-I am only too happy to bcui■testimony to the wonderful ofilcaoy of St. u Jacobß Oil. which I have used for lurabafio with great success.-I am. dear sirs, OVCWAVh y. A. t. B. Ib a brother to tho famed author, Dion Bouoicault. A Delighted Alderman. An Injury of Fourteen Years' Standing Believed. Sydney, November 21,18ai.-Doar Sir.-Some 14 years ago I was thrown from a horso and injured mv hip. .which has caused mo a deal of suirorinpr over since, moro especially if there is any sign of a ohanuo In tho weather, when at times I havo been quito larao and unablo to KO about without tho aid of a walking stick. Laßt week I had anothor attack, which was moro sovero than any former, «nd, act ing on your advico, I triod St. Jacobs Oil, and am thankful to cay. with surprising results, being now freo from pain and can walk without suffering tho intenßo agony I prcv ouajy felt I havo only used half a bottto, thus proving it to bo ono of tho most wonderful remedies ever tried, and I can sincerely recommend thoOll to anyone suffering similarly to my ownoase.— Yoursfaithfully. C . T . PERCE. [Mr Porco is an Alderman of tho Borough of Ncwtown, asalßO Eccrotary of the Sydney and MolbournoCoal Company (Limited), and Grand Soribe df No. 1 Grand Division Bons ot Temper aam-i WHO&BSAtn DEPOT KOR AUCKLAND— M. LEVY & CO., QUEEN-STREET. PAIN VANQUISHED. Hamburg Too. Vlotorious. Strongly nooommondoi. Karuneahape Road, Nowton. Auckland, November 39,1834. Messrs 11. Levy & Co. — Gonttenr'n,- Havlng boen advised to try Hamburg Tea for BUiousnosH anil Indigestion, I did to. and found most boncQoial roHultn. and would recommend nny person eun>rinpr from above complaints to give it * trial.—Yours faithfully, I. T. SMITH. lIAMBURG TKA. HAMBURG TKA. HAMBURG TKA. lIAMBUHO TEA. HAMBURG TEA. Gratifying Resnlts. Pltt-s'root, February 14,1884. Messrs Elmott Bros., U.-ar Sirs —I have pleasure in recommondinjt iCmll Freso'a Hamburg Tea to any person nifforlng from indigestion. 1 used it myself, md was cured ot Indigestion of ooaeWor ible standing, and have wen it used in another ••.±te with equally gratifying lcbults. It isun doubtedly the best family medicine I hare aver taken. I remain, dear sirs. Yours faithfully, ARTBUR JOHN HANNAH. #)LD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STORE KEEPERS IN NEW ZEALAND. PRICE: ONE SHILLING & THREEPENCE. M. LEVY AND CO., AUCKLAND. npiHß third number of Tna Nhw Za, LAND FAIIMKK, BCII AMD PoDLHVY JOUIWAI li now published, and can be had at any of the prlnolpal Booksellers' in the colony. Published at tho Star Offloo, Shortland and Fort stoeets, Auokland. INSCRIPTIONS on Gold, Silver, and Plato ongraved at tho Star Office. OFIAHLEH HESKSTJI.J fALBX. AITKEN. HE SKE TII and AITKBN ara glad to Inform their customers and tliu publio generally that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, eta, they aro in a position to oiler an entirely Now Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorahgl, from Lon don, and por Mall Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist ing of— WHITK CLOVER (Trofollum repenß) RED CLOVER (Trofoliura protons) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trofollum hybrids) COWGRASS (Trofolium porenno) SCARLET CLOVKR (Trofolium inoarnatMß) TREFOIL (Mcdlcago snpullna) LUCERNE (Medlcngosativa) ALFALFA (Modicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (PlUoum Prateulß) CRKSTKD IJOOSTAIL (Cynosurns erlstalua) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopocurus pretcnsls) SHKEPS FKSCUKlFpstucaovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoraila) PRAIRIK (Bromus Sohroederl) DOOB GRASB RAT-TAIL Bporobolua olongatas) RYK-GRASS (Soloum porrcna sompervlrens) COCKSFOOT (Daotyll9 glomerate) PURPLE and GRfiSN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GRKY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBS TURNIPS BWKDB TURNIPS. They aro also Agents tor the Bonednst as manufactured by tho Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bono Phosphates, Potato and Grasa Manures, Porurlan Guano, Nitrate of Soda, aod other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maizo. Barley. Beans, Peas iCoarao, Fino, and Rook Salt, Cobra,''ana liinsood Cake : Now Zealand Flax and qpvpjjttc. "Cl L E B, ■E • STAFFORDSHIRE HOUBR, Next Auokland Dairy, Hobson-btreet. I havo decided to Clear Out my Stock of DINNER BERVICK3 at £0 per cent, below Wholesalo Prices, The Publio aro Invited to inspect the«o Goods and Genoral Stock of Glass and Earthenware my own Bolentlon In tho Home Markata. BIXLBEADS, Memorandums, Account and Invoice Forms, engraved on copper plato. Lithographed or Printed In type at the I3TAR Office i TP B A CO OK, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, Shortland strkkt. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Bpeolaoles and Eye-glasses of every kind as at curate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses of superior qmallty Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasaea and Miorosoopes, powerful and oheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage Levels AbneysLovels, Piismatio Compasses Drawing Instrnmonts, Scales, Parallel Rolen Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacle Barometers. Thermometers,. Hydrometers Haeocrlcßells, Batteries, and-Fittings Magnetlo and) GalvanicModlcal Machines Magic Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Steam Guages and Tubing, Sail nometora Amateur Photographic Cameras JUBT RECEIVED- Sell-registering Aneroid Barometers ISBZBUMBKXS 01 xmv.l KINS BIFAIRJED, OPPOSITE THE OST-OFFIOB. f>. SHOW and BottlfL.Labels of every de- Bcrlption Lithographed at the Star Office. ADIO K'S STABLBS, V* ALBERT-STREET. MR F, QUICK begs to return hie Sincere thanks for the Liberal Patronage received whilo oarrying on the Business known aa Quick's Livery and Bp.it Stables," Albert- Btroot, and truste that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the uentlemcn. to whom he has relinquished the same, will be accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated olvllly and fairly by his suo pessors, under whose proprietary he fuels sure aie hostelry will beoome the favourite ot Auck land. pnrohased Mr F.Quiok'n Business, hope to merit the patronage so generously bestowed on tholr late and popular predeoessor. For Hire—Han «om Cata, Open and Close Carriages, Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, Breaks and Jmnibuses, Ladles' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Prtme Carriages with Livery, Hearses and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post, Tele graph, or Telephone (No. 12i| receive careful Attention. The Stables provids unsurpassed ■ooommodatlon for Horses, Jto. Night attend woo. Charges moderate. ■••»«» TLLUSTRATED and Plain Business and h^% elLc^ o^l mrei on Plate aad IHE NEW ZEALAND LAND MOKX GAGE CO. (LIMITED). »u ri P b(!»^T :: -SSBSS NEW iSSI ND ICINI§ URSfcg0 B LU NIEDINGS. QUKKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. nn'w' 8 «7 lB PrePare<i to negotiate 10ANS at cwren° ratl 8 °rtßagCS thronEUouc °'c Colony a For Application Forma and further partloulttrs JAMK3 BUTTLE, Secretary, . Qacen at. Auckland. |VT USIC, Portraito, Landecapoß, etc., •t to 9 BtlB lolw, h6d ta- Mlaißtnre BndCotouM