TELEGRAMS.

■ Woodville, this day.—ln the coursi f his reply to a deputation from th< ; volunteer Corps, which waited on hin on Saturday, Hon. Mr Ballanco said ho in itsnded on his roturn to Wellington abolish i D£ r the regulation requiring all riflo corps m the colony to wear the same uniform. Jle was of opinion each corp? should decide its ovro uniform. Ho also deprecated ■the practice of sonding homo for uniforms, and thought they should bo mado in the colony from colonial manufactured tweeds, fl/en though costing a little more. VCaKOABDI. this day.—Tho divorco caso, M-Lellan v.'MoLellnn, n wife's petition, ia bjfore the Chief Justice to day. WELUNaros, this day.—Mr Cbstfield, architect for the new Opora House hero, 1 jft for Malbourno yesterday. Ho will con salt with Messrs Williamson, Garner, and XToserovo, and Messrs Hennings and 'Gordon, scenic 'artists, with respect to the ■ igteat modern improvements in laying the ■staieWS nrrangoment of nconery. The-aith birthday of tho Emperor Wil bfofc was celebrated by the German resi ■<fvnts by a social gathering Mastertos, this day.—T. E. Price, stationer, Masterton, haa been committed for trial on a chr.rgo of perjury arising out , of a recent affiliation case. REBFTON,this flay.—Mr Monteith,M,H.-R,! for Inangahua, addressed tho electors of( Brnnnorton, Nelson Creek, and Red Jack's, ©roy Valley, and had large meetings at «adh centre. Ho received unanimous votes j)[ confidence at each place. BdnediN', this day.— Tfevoo young men1 wore to-day ordained to tho Anglican mriesthood— Messrs Gibson, Martin, and c flodeson, who all formerly belonged to the Weßfeyan Church. Rev. A. R. Fitchott, who performed the coremony, was also for merly a Wesleyan clergyman. Inhabitants of tho flat have subscribed to i tetain the services of a lawyor to prosecute ! the Flemings- who aro charged v.ith cruol treatment o r their childron.

TAKAPUNA LICENSING ELEC TION.

Mr A. E. Wuitaker has boon instructed by the defeated candidates te contest tho legality of the late olectfon.

THE AUCKLAND B^NINOSMk; TUESDAY; MARCH 24, 1885.



lost and Found. T OST, on Friday, mouso-coloured Groy- IJ hound Dog. — Findor will bo rewarded on ■Mnirlii^liiin to James Jelly. Union-street. TOST, Carriage Shawl Rug, between; Li Parnell Avenuo and Romuora.—Findor rtil be rewarded if left at E. Vortor and Co.'b ; Store. Newmarket. LOST, a Black and Tan Dog, with Waikato collar on: answers tlio name Prince; reward, Ss.-Apply at this Offlce. T OST, in Upper Symonds - street, a _Li Silver Brooch, in the stiapo of a Bow. Jtodir rewardod. — Apply A. Tyor, Qrocor,. Upper Symonda-atreet. t!)ST, Black Cooker Spaniel, Auckland: JJ collar. No. 201.—A reward given for his mjurn to Wynyard House. Kdei Crescent.. iiyous found dotalning or harbouring him will' to proseoHted. ■ LOBT,a light Malacca CfmoCrutch Stick, fcora handlo, tipped with silver; cup- Hmd to have feeon left at private box offlco, Kit Office, or at door o£ our warehoueo.—Finder will muohobMge bpleaving it at h. D. Nithan MdWg. ' Personal* ALICE, Hilly, Annie, Tilly, Marion, Clara, Maria, Sarah call and ccc Tom Kcesing'a Name Brooches. — Victoria - street, dboya Royal Mall Hotel. PERSONAL.— B. Friend—Unices you I X oomplets your teontract at onco, I shall ' «tut soraeonu else &t your expense.—R. Levett. Steam Marble Workß. T)BRBONAb.—Mr D. Kempt, Surgeon JL Dentist, has returned and resumed prac tlcoMntnal. TAMES MONCUR is requested to com-; t) mnsicßto with his brother William, late of ; JnYMcarglll.—Address at Star Offlce. J" OSEPH DE FRAINE, formerly of Kankspakapa, any persona knowing the whereabouts of the above, orif dead, of his next «t kin, are requested to communicate with Mr 8; JMtoon,j»tt.,fioliortor, Queen-Btreet, Auck land. rpOß.^Oniw*eoountteloeraph; letters JL tramofo'sate, Mother Buspeot3 there is soaotUw beewen ua. I will be bravo! "Board and Kesldqtfe. CJOPEHIOR accommodation in a private Q'tanfily for a gentleman dining in town «m other boarders; Rood contral position.— ■Liiia&iX the Star Office. TFBLL E BLHI lOU 8 i YT OdooratromHobson-atreeO.Wellosler •trurtWest, Auckland, New Zealand. , BOARD AND RKSIDKNCK. J Aflood Table kopt, lofty and well-venHlatoC fl Btlngsis, Plunge and Shower Baths, and ever) j 'tnTißlenoe to ensure the comfort ef boardere I «s< visitors. Terms, Gl per week. I M. MABON. Proprlntrfiwi. TiURHAM HOUSE (noxt to Fl.igstell '3J Hotel). Victoria Road, Devonport ■Wwte Board andßcsidenoo. FarnishedAppcrt wnta; Bedroom. Bitting Room, with uso of ffitolog Room and Kitohen.-W. Willor, Pro pleto. ' h6VBKNOK BROVVNB HOTEL XX ' HOBSON-STEBKT. %uflandLad2uiß_ _ _ _ 30s per Week Sigleßooia _ _ _ „ _ 25a por Week Corporation Notices. fiITT OF AUCKLAND. DRiDfAGE WORKBi~COLLINGWOOD -BTRBIST. DRAINAGE WORKS. GAOL ROAD TO PARK ROAD. .Tha City Council will recelvo soparato Ten wra,until three p.m. ot THURSDAY, *pril 2, jprMOTe works, in terms of plans and speciflca «JM to be viewed at the offlce of the City fljtaeer, Council Chambers. High-street. .■The Council do not bind themselves to accept Wftender. Tooiitn to be endorsed respectively for the •i* tendered for. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Jfrwn Clerk's Offlce, Maroh 21,1885. 616 AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. MNDBRBJMm SAILS FOR PILOT BCHOONER. Harbour Board Offlce, Auckland, 23rd March, 1885. A^«" will be received at this offlce until «™AY,thßSl«tlnst.at noon, for Bails for jJWoaoonor ia terniß of speciflcation to beseen ijjjijjj*6^ or an 7 tender not neceesarily pifS^6™tob9 endorsed "Tender for Sails for mot Schooner." a. W. OWEN, Chairman. J^CKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. MNDER3 FOR IRON SHUTTERS. Harbour Board Offlco. , ■;•',, Auckland, 21st March, 1835. lDjSn?vWilVbe received at this Offlce until mStirr S° 3lßt lnst-, at noon, for Iron lad «£;.« 2 }bw Offlcoß. In terms of plinß to bo soon at the Engineer's •**Ptai* eß' or anT tender not necessarily aj^'.tobe endorsed, "Tenders for Iron O. W. OWBN. Chairman. A^^LAND PARLIAMENTARY "j ~ UNION. Wuij^MMtingof Members of the Union HooM la(» at Robson's Commercial Dining ■»>UaL«l en" streetion THURSDAY, the 20th jKilMßp.m. ttK??*,.^ receive Report and Balance ■-«. B) deal with Surplus J?unda. ' : W. EDMUND BENNETT, f*"- -r Clerk of Hou°e. ANTED, Girl about 12 to mind Child gttglggfcW Mrs McCooey, WA^ T, ED, an Improver to the Cabinet- W tart c^-Apply to-morrow morning to Furniture Manufacturers. Vp^fEDrTor the country, a Youth to ""••eeoibXS. e?a and a9813t lQ bakehouse. SIS tojS Kba 'Wde Drcferred.-Apply, t^faaJ°hnßachanan. Bhortlajid-Btrtet. JD tiatri^i ' 1 country Hotels without 4!*tolrthS;i, hSnUllre Bnd stock complete, ~-^^igr i). Bonnott. . I. »«iS^ cH arter» ° Cuttor ofTo I S.. 4/8™ 11 bSi* »' KeF complete—Apply B^jj^u. Bennett. Notary, Palinoraton £■ Ww^f r 50untry Store doin^l «lietClffi? gMtoesa.-Apply Arthur D. ft"*»«BiiZS? next door P*r-«MBt~ mXr Tsylor and Kntricab, 155-= . Road, 6-roomed SJs!HatloWg^!i^a^r. and every conveni-



i Wanted, WANTED, Travelling Agents for tho Accident Insuranco Association of Now Zealand; good terms to enorgetlo men.-ApDly ArthurE.Lewis,Manager;Offices: Palmorston Buildings. W "ANTED, a Gentleman to take a Trans- Icr of a Mortgage for £500 for 12 months; Good Security ;12 per cent, will bo paid for accommodaon.—Apply Transfer, EVKNixe Star \\T ANTED, Ploughman.—Apply at TT Stables, noxt MaxPold, Grocer, Queen-1 streot, from nine to five. i "^TANTED, for Country, fivat-class TT Shoeing nnd General Smith.—Apply A ucklnnd Timber Company (Limited), Customs street West. WANTED, a Salesman for the Man cheater Department,—Apply to Wm. MoArthur and Co^ WANTED, two good Circular Sawyers j must have testimonials from oti\er cm ployer3 us to ability.—Apply Wnikato Tiinbor Co., Fort-streot._ WANTEDrUrapera' AssißtantD. -Apply William llattray, Draper and toil] Mercer. ITS, ISO, and IS2, QuoVn-Btreet. WANTED,, v BqV about 12 years of age to mako himself generally useful.—Mrs Connell. Kybc^ Pass ltoad. _ W rANTED, a smart Boy for" kitchen work.—Apply Mrs Boonstro, Customs Boarding Ilonse. WANTED, BoyaforoperatinginachinosT —Auckland Timber Company (Limited), Customs street West. W "ANTED, Boy (ofneo) to-night, lAds (hotol), Female Cook (20s). numbers of Genoralaand Girls.—Mrs WMKomWs Registry, next Market. WANTED, a smart active Lad, to make himself generally useful.—Apply Wm, Head, Builder, Grey-atreet. TS7"ANTED, several Boys, about 16 years TT of age., for a fishing business In tho country; Comfprtablo homo ana Good Wages. —Apply, between'lo and 11 in tho mornlug, at Hobson Hotel, tlobson-strcet. W "ANTED, a strong, intelligent Lad for the Plumbing business.—Apply to It. Tudehopa, Wellesloy street West. WANTED, a strong, active Lad for ihY Workshop.—Singer Manufacturing C<>.,' 281, Quecit-sti-eet. j WANTED, a Youth as Junior Clerk, about 1G yearß o£ ago, who haa had aomo experience in a merchant's ofUce* m'jst' produoo good rocammondations,—Address A. IS., box 67, Post offlca, Auckl&na. WANTED, first-class Milliner and Salea woman, for Glaborno.—Apply William MoArthttr and Co. W "ANTED, Married Couplo to take charge of a gentleman's residence 5 milos from town. Man to garden, milk, &o; wife to wash aud attend small dairy. Good references indispensable—Address I, Box 153, Post-olllcc. WANTED, a rospectablo young Girl, about 11, to assist in housework.— Apply to Mrs W. A. Fonton, Viucoht Lace, off Vineent-atrect. WANTED, a reapoetn'ble Girl as Nuree and Housemaid; references required.— Apply to Mrs Jamea Dacro, SholLv Beach ltoad, Ponsonby. Y/57~ANTED, a Parlourmaid-; reference TT rcqui red.—Apply to Mrs Thomas Morrln, Lowor Kemuora, morning or ovoning. WANTED, HoiiHomaid : also, Assistant Waitress, for city reßtaurant (noxt Union Bank) ; refcronco required. ANTED, for Waikato, Oonoral Sorvant: 2in family; 10s pcl1 Week. Also, for town, Nurao Girls and Gelreral Ebr vants.—Mrs Jack's Rejr'Btry, J»unt Edon Road. W~ ANTE!>, a Gonoral Servant; no weahlng.—Mrs G. Lewis, O'Korko St., Albort Park. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply E. Bluok, Church-street, North Shore. WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply to Mrs H. Roster, Wood-stroet, Ponsonby. ANTED, a good Genorel Servant.— Apply to Mrs Atklnfr, Itximuera. WANTED, aGanoral Sorvant; must be a. good plain cook.—Apply Good Hope Jining-room, Welleslcystreet Kqst. ANTED, a Thorough Genoral Ser vant, with rofcroncoj. Apply before two or after six o'clock.—Apply Mrs W. Crulck shank, Parliamont-street. WANTED, a Situation as Useful Com punion, and to assist with housework. Salary not bo much an object as comfortable homo —Address R.M., Stak Offlce. ANTED, Situation Ta 'General Store. Good Salesman, or Could take charge of books; referetfceß.—A.B., Poat Office, Cam bridge; WANTED, by Young Man of good address. Situation in any capacity; country preferred; highest references.—Address "Poor,"Stab Office. WANTED, Employment in Town or Country by Married Man. as Cabinet ranfeCr, Joiner, or Carpenter; good workman; can do Upholstering, French Polishing, and Turning - Addre3a "Schenk," Star Offlco. W" ANTED, a Situation, by Young Man, in a Btoro or warehouse; has had three rears'colonial expeiience, mostly in snipping; has had a good education, end la Msei to hard work.—For further information, apply by lotter to i\ M. Willing. Sf ap. Ofllce. ANTED, a Partner with£l,ooo capital in a good Paying Manufacturing Business.—Apply to Secretary T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). WANTED, Tenders up to 5.30 p.m. on Monday, 30th March for the Erection of a Six roomed Cottage at Ponßonby. Plans, etc., at Lam bourne's, Ironmonger, Karangahapo Road. WANTED, Tenders for Bricklaying, Plumbing, and Painting, etc., at Mr Randerson's house, Mount Albert, up to Satur day, 28th inst, - WANTED, two rospcetablo Mon Boardars.—Apply Mrs Withen. two doors from Gilea, Butcher, Vr eoman's Bay. TItTANTED, 2youngGentlomenßoarder3; T T pri vato family, within 5 minutes' Quoon strect; tornis, moderate—Apply Bolmont Houeo. Nelson-street. 3rd houso past Sohool. WANTED, 2 or 3 respectable Men as Boardersi terms, 18s per week; com fortable home.—Apply Mre Blair, opposite Masonic Hotel. Prinoes-stroet. WANTED, four Boarders. Splendid accommodation; 18a per week, washing included.—Jamos Wright, corner of Canada-sL, Upper Queen-street^ WANTED, Single Men Boarders. 18s por week; washing included. Comfort able home. — Mrs Naughton, isß, Groy-st. One minute from Queen-street. | ANTED, by a respectable Young Man, Board and Washing 0n1y.5 or 10 minutes from Catholic Churoh, Parnell.—Apply Mis Bell, Registry Office, Parnell. \\J ANTED TO RENT OR PURCHASE, T T a2 or 3-roomcd Cottage, in a healthy locality,—Address. " Cottage," Star Offloe. WANTED TO LET, two nicely fur nished Rooms. Grey-stroet; large gar den, &c. — Mrs Whitcombe'a Rogistry, next Market. , WANTED to Ront, 3-roomed Cottage, as near Hobson or Nelson-street as pos sible.—Apply Stab Oftloe. \XT ANTED to Let, a Room with Fire- V T place and with use of sitting-room, if preferred.—Apply Star Offlce. WANTED, by a single gentleman, an Unfurnißhod Room with fireplace — Apply Stab Ofßoe. . WANTED, in Newton, an Unfur nishod Room, with fireplace.—Apply by letter only, M. H., Beehive, Karangahapeßoad. ANTED, at once, Furnished Bed room, with use of kitchen: Mount Eden preferred.—Apply for address, Cuoksey's Store, Mount Eden. WANTED TO SELL, a First-claes Piano, by the best of English makers.— Apply 6th house from Ponaonby Road, left side Hepburn street. WANTED to Sell, first-class Double seated Bugay, with or without Horse and Harness.—Apply D. Whytock, Melrose, Threo Kings. WANTED to Sell, the Stock and Trade of a good paying Fruit Shop. Rare op portunity. Owner giving up th! ough ill-health. —Applytp J. J. Cavanaugh, 25, Queen-street. ANTED, all Buyers of Drapery, Millinery, Maneles,and Clothing to at o the Largo Stock whiob. T. and J. McMashr have just oponod, off Doric and Klmutaka, from London. WANTED.— Working Men.—A choice Site close to Railway Station, at 20s per foot New ior Groomed Honso will bo erooted and sold oncasy terma—Apply J. R. Randorson. ANTED, 100 tullete, full grown, or Fowls over the moult, any breed. — J Crowther. HoDson-stroet. , WANTED, Working Mon to Know that for 12s 7d per week thoy can become possessed of a Freehold Mansion. — Apply J. R. Randerson, Anotioneer. ANTED, respectable Person to Adopt a Baby: premium given —Apply by letter for particulars to Infant, btab Offlce. ANTED, Someone to take charge of • a young Baby.—Address, stating terms, to " A 8.," Newton Poat Offlce. WT ANTED, some kind Person to Adopt W a Baby Boy a fortnight old.-Apply Old Hospital. . WANTED, a Bitch to bring up two or throe 8t Bernard pups.-Apply to W. Reach, Saddler. Nowmarket. WANTED, a good second-hand 400 ---gallon Tank With tap.-Crawford, Modi call Hall, Newton. WANTED, at once, 9 Live Hen Pheasants, 3 Live Cock Pheasanta.- N. Z. ■'reezinz Co., Ld- WANTED, 30 Boys to attend Mr H. Kramer's Night school, at Snortland House, Shortland-strcot, on Monday, 30th March. Also 13 Young Men on Taesday. 31st inst, at 7 p.m. TIT ANTED~WEIITkNOWN -We are W Belling Coloured Satins from la Id during thiß Salo.-Samuel Coombea & Co., Canada Buildioga. Queon street, XXT ANTED KNOWN. -T. and J. V V MoMaster are making Suits to order of the best Kaiapoi Tweeds, an 3 Serges cheap. ANTED KNOWN-During this Monster Sale wo are seling a good Twoed Suit, men's size, for 18s (id —Samuel Coombo3 & Co.. Canada Buildings, Queen-st. ANTED KNOWN—That K. S Briggs Is the Cheapest Butoher in Par nell. Call oarly Saturday for prime Legs ° Mutton.



WANTED, by a throughly Competen Married Couple, tho Management of i i First-olass Country Hotol. Highest reference; glvsn—Addroas: Tl A.H.," Btar Offlce. W "ANTED.—A rare opportunity offeree to one with small capital to joii another in the Restaurant Buslneao.—Apply 25 Quoen-stroet Wharf. TIT"ANTED, lots of General Servants. T» Nurseeirlß, Waitresses, Horcacmaidi (good wages). Bushmen, Walter.—A. MoLeod'i Registry. 7, Queen-Btre''3t Wliarf. ANTED to Let, an 8-roomed House, near Mount Eden Toll Gate; ronl tnodorato.—Apply oa premises. ANTED, Securities for £1,000, £SOO. £000. £600, £JOO, £100, AUOD, £200, £150 at usual rates of interest.—William Thorne. Solicitor._ WXNTKD,"LadIes tolcnowThat tTantS j. MttMastor have bpone'd their Autumn ftnd Winter Millinery, Manila?, and Dress U ood. —252, Queen-street. X\T ANTED WELL KNOWN—We are T T selling Coloured Sotlns f t om la Id during this Sale.—Samuol Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queea-atreet: WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Watson has vacancy for Four Permanent Boardors; superior accommodation; terms moderato.— Jorvolg House, Wollesley-Btrect West. WANTED KNOWN—Chrap TiMbeb ! Chzap Twrbul And all Other kinds of Building Material, can be purohaspd ijtotipor and better tMh anywhero euro 6't tl\b yards of D»aotJ)tß.All)Bjt-,BJMi'it.-. WANTED KNOWN—That Onb Suit made by MUNRO & MILLIGAN, Hob son-street, will wear longer than Halt a Dozen (Cheap and Nasty) Shoddy Buitb. WANTED KNOWN—During tho Salo of Fry's Wholesale Stook wo are selling a good Longcloth at 2Jd.—Samuol Coombes & Co.. Canada Buildings, Queen streot. WANTED KNOWN—For the con ronlenee of those who cannot shop In the d»y time, W. H. Damptart Boot Shop in Viotorla-streot Is now open toVo"clock, and will continue to do so during the Selling Off. ANTED KNOWN—During tho Sale of Fry's Wholesalo Stook wo are solllni? a good Longoloth at 2Jd.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN. ~ Drapofjr and Clothlneßalo Of RobBOU'B Stock 11) now on »t Brighton House, ton Cl Grojrstrtf&t.—J. Rendell. Conio If ynli Cheap Goods. WANTED KNOWN-During this Monster Salo wo aro selling a good Tweed Suit, men's size, for 18s Gd.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queon-3t ANTED KNOWN-That, for really good and cheap Calicoes, Flannels, Shootings, etc.. mothers of families should try Wm. C. Qatenby's Retail Drapory Warchoiwei Stokos's Road, Mount Eden, ANTED KNOWN—That the largest Stock of Dfaptirytn tho Suburbs is, tpo seen at the Retail Drapery Wareftotiso, Mount Edon', Cntt&i.o Laces, Trimmings for Under clftthmg, Buttons, and Small W area, at Whole- Balo rates. Inspection inVitcd. \\T ANTED KNOWN-That to mako TT i'oom for extensivo alterations to his Business Premises. Wm. C, Gatonby ia Clearing Out a Lot of really good Btulla, suitable for Children's Sohool Drcssos, at prices whioh' defy competition.—The Retail Drapory Warchouoe, Stokes'a Road, Mount Edon. W "ANTED, another 1,000 Clocks and \Vatchoß to clean and ropair; aUw>, purchasers for Waltham, English, and S\'.4bß Watches, Clocks, and Jowellety by Thtts. H.iVtff-' ford. Watchmaker, JoWlor. ftfc. v *leit Union Bank. Vlctorla-atreot—W-B.'-AU vcork guaran teed ror 12 monthj;; musical boxes repaired, pianos tmit&aß'od on commission, TTTr ANTED TO SELL-Whips (a really TT splendid assortment of evory kind)— Ladles'. Gonts' Riding. Briving, Cart; also, Solid Nickel Spurs, Stirrups, and tho latest novelties in Sadclory and Harness; prices are useless to anybody unloss they see the ouality. Como and Inspect. —W. B. Jones, Wholo talo M'""'f*otnrer, 183, Queen-street, ANTED KNOWN—West End Phar macy, PonßOt\by Road, cheapest Drug Storo in tnwn^-Holloway's Pilla, Is 3d ; Cookie's, Is3d: \\T.Clpton18,153 d; Eno'sFi'uitSalt,3aSd; Feeding Bottles, 6d; Stcadman's Powders, Is 3d; Porous Plasters, Is and Is 3d; Fluid Magnosla, Is 3d; Citrate of Magnesia, la 3d; Jacobs Oil, 2a fid :Do Jongh's Oil, 2a 9d; Chlorodyno, is and is 3d.—A. J. Blomflold, Homoeopathio Chemist, Herbalist, and Pharmaoist. W "ANTED KNOWN, that Cheek Bros., of Karangahapo Road, aro selling oft their entire stock of Brushwaro. .etc, tit Coombes's Arcade, Quean-Btrtot; Clothes Bas kets, 2s; Fly Cheat Safos, Is; Sorubbing Brushes, 6d; Cook Sorabs, Is; Crumb Brushes, In 3d; Tea and Coffee Strainers, 4id; Emery Knife Sharpeners, Is; Memorandum Slatoß. 2d; Kanoy Iron Braokets, from 45d", Paintore Brushes, Varnish Brushes, etc., eto., etc., at Coombos's Arcade, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN. — Selling Off. Selling Off. — A seasonable time for a Cheap Sale. — W. H. Dampibr'b Annual Choap Sale la Now Going On, Groat Slaughter, at his Boot Shop, Victorla-Btreet, and will continue for Six Weeks, whon the whole Stook will be offered to the pnbllo at prices which will astonish them. In order to ourtail tho oxpenao of advertising I will only mention a few lines :— Ladies' Imitation Kid, elastlo-nides, reduced to 2s fid, 3s 6d, 4a and 4s fid; superior real ditto, reduced to 6fl 6d, 6s, 7s, Bs, 8s fid-all reduced In price; Ladles' Prunellas with high heels, reduced to 4s, In od, Is M, 5a 3d. 6s. Ga 6d, and 7s-all re duced in price; a grand lino of Ladies Danc ing and Evening Shoos reduced to 4b fid ; a oheap line of Ladies' White Marsella Boots, high heels, 3s. l's and 2'a 2s per pair: Ladies' Auckland-mado Carpet Sllppors, reduced to 2s 0d; superior Morocco, lined with lamb skin, 2s 9d; Gents' nlco light Patont Slippers, reduced to 2s 6d: Oenta Handsome Frenoh Patent Goloshed Dross Boots, 7s lid; Men's Watertigbts, damaged by fire, 2s to 7s 6d per pair. A. large lot of Bucklo Shoos we are determined to clear out from 15 to 20 per oent nndor cost. S to 9. Is; 10 to 13, 2a 6d. A great many lines in Children s wo will soil re gardless ol cost. Infants' Slippers, 9d per pair; Lace-ups. 4 to 6. Is; Infante'K.B,, t to 5. Is 3d; Infanta* Felt Lace-ups, 9d ftnd Is pot palfc A. very nle« Derby Shoo (Ladles'), Prunella, high heels, reduced to 5s 9d, &0., &o. As we have a splendid assortment to choose from, tho public would do well to coll oarly and socure the best at Dampler's Boot Shop. Vletoria-street; open from 8 in the morning till 9 at night. W~ ANT E D KNOW N—High-claae Clothing for tho Pcoplo at Wholesalo Prices. Qentlemon,—Our succosb for the past year has been most gratifying, and in again submitting our price list for the Boason, wo have been enabled to mako still furtborreductions. Please note a fow of our quotations :— Gents' All-wool Tweed Suits to meoauro, 45b, 555, 65a, 766. Gents' All-wool Trousers, 13s. Gents' Colonial Tweed Suits, 60s, TOs, T3a. Genta' Colonial Tweed Trousers from IDs. Boys' and Youths Suits to measure at sauib low rates. Band and other Uniforms froiri 508. Stylo, price, and material unequalled in Auck- AUCKTANb CLOTHING COMPANY, CUSTOM BYSTREET EAST, Two doors above Fort-street. Business hours. 8.30 to 5.30. Saturdays 2.30 p.m. ANTED, intelligent people to look at the prices and the reason why things can bo done at those prices. J. H. DALTON, City Tailoring Establishment, Victoria-street EAST, Has cleared out a Warehouse Stook at under English prioes, and can give— A Good Suit for 55a, usual «310a 6d 60s, „ fi4 OsGd I ~ 6Sb, „ £110a0d Trousers 12a Bd, „ £Uo.fH|; 15s, ~ £1 laOd 218, „ £1 6»od „ 22a Gd, „ £1 7s 6d This la a Genuine Salo, and no blow about it. Every one gets just what they want. 3foto the address!: J. H. DALTON, Tailor, VICTOBIA-BTRKBT EAST^ VTTA N T El) KNO WN. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE Contains the most vaiied and valuable stock of any place In Auckland or the Australasian Colonies, and is certainly tho cheapest. The departments may be classified— Clookß and Watehea Basketwaro Gold and Sliver Jewel- Fancy Gooda lery (all warranted (of all kinds) Bleotro-Plate Dolls, Toys Oatlery Stationery Books China and Glassware (at English prices) Lustres, Vaßeß, &c and a varloty Desks of goods useful Work Boxes & Baskets and ornamental Inkstands not to be found Ladies' and Genta' Bags elsewhere, INSPECTION INVITED. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, Victoria and Queen-Btreots. TXT ANTED KNOWN THAT KEAN AND ALDERTON, OF WELLE3LEY AND NELBON-STREETS, Are Bellini? FIREWOOD at the following Prioes for CASH :- LONG WOOD.. .. •• 12s Gd per Ton. CUT WOOD .. - .. 13a 6d ~ „ SPLIT WOOD lisßd ~ „ FOR CASH ONLY. X^T ANTED KNOWN. BALE OF ROBSON'S STOCK, At J. RENDELL'S, Top of Grey street. Net Curtains, 2s Gd per pair. Net Cnrtains, 3s lid per pah-: Bpeoial value. Men's Tweed Trousers and Vest, 6a lid. Men's Tweed Buits (meant for wear), 19s 6d. Please Note : A Lot of Hoyle'a and other best makes of Print, 10yds. for Is lid. Fine all Wool Flannelß, good width, la OJd and Is 31d. Customers must see these to know tho value. Boy's Tweed Trousers, 2s 1141. Men's Stout Mole Trousers. 5s 6d per pair. Boy's Knicker Suits. 3s 9d, lined through. Boy's Knicker Suits, ia 9d, nicely braided and 60 Ladies' Durable Umbrellas, beautifully mounted, 3a lid. ' Ladies Corsets, Is 6d per nair, original pnee Crewdaon's No. 2 Stout Calico, 4s id per doz. Dreßß Materials, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid the Drees Twced^. to per yd.; Nolson do.. 2s Bd. 70-inoh Twilled Sheeting. B|d. Ladles' Mackintoshes with Hood, 12a 6d. J. EBNDELL, iiIGHTON HOUSE, Top of Gee7-sibeet,



't \XT ANTED KNOWN, that I am tin a T.T only Contractor for tho Removal ol ;a NiEhtsoll and "all orEbnalvo matter," from th< undermentioned districts, viz: Nowton, Aror. "j Hill, Mount Eden, and Nowmarket. Ordorf d to bo left at the offioo of Uie Newmarket Board, n for Newmarket only; all ortefs for Mounl 5, Kden, at Toll-J&tol, Arch Hill, tlio offlco oi tho Board; Nbwton, tho office of the Arch ~ Hillßoard. Allordera will meet with prompt at •> tention by post, addressed to Edwin Stooklcy, [ 3 Contractor. Arch Hill. A GENTLEMAN with a knowledgo oi Bookkeeping, and a capital of £200 to .-6300, '• cun find uniplormnnr. tngr-thcr <vith eafo invest ment-Addreia M.H., B'tAR Oißcet . ,- "ROOT TIIADE.—A emarfc ..Improver !• _D wanted for tho bench.—X. Walton and , Son. Upper (jueen s,trent. E~~ DOT TUADK.—Wanted, a Machinist or Improver to tho sowinpr machine.— a Apply Thomas Prossor. 292 Upper Quecn-atreot. I f\OOft PLATES, Stencil Plates, Dies, I 9 Monograms, etc.. Engraved at the Star - Offlce. \ TTOUSEKEEPER. — Wanted, by a do a Xj. me»ticated lady, Situation as House keeper. Wages no object; homo only consider' ■ ation.-Apply t'y lotter. Urgent. Stak Otlloo. LADY going to Melbourne wishes Stow age Pusßelifrer to Assist with f'hildren.— Apply, by letter. l'.Lß3cnger, Stak Olllce. ~\TEW Atfrivnl tSuissS) seeks Engagement J_l fta \Vaiter or Barman (town or country).— Apply Suisso, Star Offlce. ■\TURSE GIRL.—A comfortable homo J3I for a respectable young Girl.—For par ticulars apply to 11. Maxflold, Grocer. 125 Qucoiystreot. TRAVELLING OR RESIDENT" COM PANION, SKCUKTAMY, Eic.-A Single Gontloman is anxious to obtain tho abovo, or any other position of trust, where addroas and steady habita aro necessary. Kxcollent qualilicaUona: University and Science Cer tifioates; First-class Rcreroncoß.—Address:— A. P. Cunningham, Pos^ofllco^uckland. _ fj\O FARMERS.—Young Han" usecTto A manual labour wants employment on farm for keen and small wage.—W.Z.B., Stak Omco. "VTOUNG WOMAN wants Situation as JL House a.-jd Parlourmaid. — Address, "M.8.." 3, Wood's Cottages, Brighton Road, Parboil. To Let TO LET, Furnished Room in hoalthy locality.—Apply Btah Ollleo. 0 LET, at Parnell, a 2-roomod Cottage —For address apply Stak Ofllco. TO LET, a good Fish mid Fruit Busi _ noss t rent veryjow.—Applyjh'AiKJfflco. Mb LET^Rootos", ttjth" usoof kitchen.— J . Apply Mrs Elvy, Poi>ipalllor-Btrcet, Pon bonifr, TO LET, a comfortable 6-roumed Cot tago; gas, city wator, and pleasant viow. —H. J. Kiordan, Hobson-strect. TO LET, possossion immediately, a Bis: Storo. — Apply C. Do L'Kau, Shirt maker, Durham-street, cornorof Albcrl-sti'oct, TO LET, in Parnoll, a 5-roomed Cottago; rent, 10s; city wator laid on.—Sam White, Customs-stroot. TO LET, in tho best part of Hobson -street, a largo new shop with 8 rooms.— H. J. Riordan. Hobson-atreot. TTiO LET, at Cheltenham Beach, North JL Shore , Furnishod Cottage —Apply Miss Webater, or It. and It. Uudcr'a Storca. TO LET, a first-rato Bottling; Collar, with concrete floor.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agonta, Fort-Btroet. TO LET, a good Groomed Houeo.— Apply Mrs Campbell, Grattan Crosccnt, WVllington-stmst. TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom; suit a married couplo or one or two single mon. Apply ill Vlctorla-Btroot. West. TO LET, Villa Rosidenco of G rooms ; largo allotment; Park Avonuo, oil"Graf ton Road; rent, 50s —Apply The Now Zealand House, Land, and Es'ato Agency, High-street. TO LET, a3roomcd Vorandah Cottage with scullery, in Victoria Avonuo. Uont 9*.—Apply at Walkor's, Kussoll-Btreot, Groat Northßoad.^ TO LET, in Iroiand-etroot, on Franklin Road, two Unfurnished Rooms, with uso oi Kitchen.—Apply at Bow house opposite Mr Carter's. TO LET, Main Road, I'onsonby, corner of Anglesca-atrcct, Rosldcncoof 7 rooms, bath room. Trams pasß ; evory convenience. — Apply within. _^___ TO LET, small Houso, tlircio rooms nnd scullory. city water .Hargreavcs street, oif Jolli'Ku Road. — Apply F. Nightingalo, College Road. TO LET, Pretty Cottage, !5 rooms, Summer-street, near Edon Vino, Mount Eden; rent, lls. — Apply to Stovcns. next " Herald " Ofllco. or View Hoad. Mount Edon. O LET, a largo Shop, with good Resi dence attached. Centrally situated on Karangahapo Road.—Apply to Crawford, Phar macist, Nowton. TO LET, a Nico Furnished Bedroom, with or without Board, Bath, and only ono minuto from Op«ra House.—For address apply Stak Ofilco. TTyO LET, a comfortable 8-roomcd House; J. water and gas Inid on ; situated City Road. —Apply J. B. Morpeth, No. 20, N.Z. Insuranoe Buildings. O LET OR. LEASE, Allotment, 23 x 10, oft" Durham-atreor, suitable kr storo. workshop, or stables; rout low.—H. Pactington, Stiohburj'g Buildings. fTIO LET,WeUosley-street Baptist Church; I possession can bo given on lht May.— Apply to Valle and Douglas, Houso, Land and Estate Agonta, Shortland-Btreot. O BE LET, the Bay House, top of Bay Rood, uppor Parnoll; lino well of best water; upstairs flroplaco, &c.; l"s a week.— W. E. Sadler. TO LET, in tho city, Ten-roomed House, two acres of land planted with orna mental and fruit trees; stablo, coach houso ; neagniflcont sea viow; every convenience— Apply to F. Quoeii-stroet. riiO LET, Jlousu of 7 rooms, situated in JL Groat North Road; pleasant viow, and eloso to tramway ; rent, ?U3.—Apply The New Zealand Houso, Land, and Estato Agency, High street. T~ O LET, 2 Now Largo Dwellings, with Shop Fronts, suitable for business and dwellings; gas. water, and every oonvonienco; rent lo*.—Apply on tho premises, Karangahapo Road, opposite Ltvorpool-street. TOLET72 Shops with Dwollinge of "five rooms each.jnst finished in superior Blylo with all con voniencoa, at corner of Curran-Bi root and Jervois Road; ront modcraW.—Apply to Peter Ollphant. Solicitor High-street. nnO LET, in Uppor Pitt-street, aG-roomod .L Houee, 1-stailod Stable, Hayloft, and Cart shod, with city water, whoro coal and firewood business ki carried on,—Apply to Thos. Hayes, Uppor Pitt-street. TO LET, at Northcote, Villa Residence of 7 rooms, with bab, range, register grate, good view. Close to wharf. Rent mod erate.—T. Usshor, Stlchbury'a Buildings, Qucen-atreet. TO LET, a very pretty Villa Residence, recently oreoted in Brown-Btroot, Pon- Bonby, oloao to tho Tram lino, containing 6 lingo rooms, bath-room, repistorgrates; gas nnd water laid on.—Apply W. L. Rogors, Ponsonby Road. TO LET or For Salo, a Six roomed Houeo, with Bathroom ; Venetian blinds, gas and wator laid on; allotment has doublo frontage; 45 foet, Norfolk-street, Brown-stroot, Ponsonby; depth. 104 foet; terms easy.—Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Fort-street. O LET, House of 12 rooms, largo garden, orchard, stable, fowlhoueo. pig geries, greenhouse, and three acres of land, at Remuora. Beautiful spot.—App'y to Malcolm son, Do Lacy, and Co, tho New Zoaland Housp, Land, and h state Agency, High-street. TO LET, Argylo-stroet, near Tramway Terminus, House containing 7 rooms, gas and water, and every convenience; largo allot ment; rent moderate.— App'y Malcolnison, DoLicy and Co., The New Zoaland Houso, Land, and Estate Agency, High street. T~T\O LET, in College Road, a Villa Resi- I donee containing 7 rooms and pantry Water and gas laid on, wash and coal house, Tho Bite oannot be surpassed in Ponaonby for view. A 'arge flower and kftohen garden.—Ap. ply to W, Altken, Shortland-street, or Martin MoDormott, College Road or Victoria-street East, For Sale. FOR SALE, cheap, a Cutter, 12 tons register.—Address Cutter. Star Offlco. FOR SALE, 2 Allotments at Arch Hill, over J-aoro each.—Apply A. Tait, High street; TO LET, six-roomed House, Mount Roskill Road; rent. 13s per week.—Apply T. B. Smith, Kyber Pass Road. T7IOR SALE, a quiet, staunch "Buggy -Bj Pony; is a grand haok.—T. Hodgor, Butcher Kyber Pass . lilOR SALE,"6"Cast Iron" Columns, suit ? able for verandah or other similar supports. —Addrens li., Box Z. 13. Poat Office. T/10R SALE, New and Second - hand JJ Spring Carts.—Apply J. Patterson, Uppor Queen-street. FOR SALE, a New Light Spring Pacnall Cart.—Apply to E. Bowles, Karangahape Road, next to Caledonia Hotol. FOR SALE, cheap, a staunch Horse, New Spring Cart and Harness.—Apply Richard Hey worth, Newton Road. FOR SALE.—Wanted, an offer for some good Allotments. The above must be sold at once, and at a sacrifice—Address at Stab Office. JJIOR SALE, the woll-known Yacht, Hit X) or Mips.—For particulars apply to Mr Clare, Boat-bnilder, or to Mr W. J; Lyttle, 139, Victoria-street. OR SALE, Mt. Eden, Large Allotment, 160 foet frontage by 150 feet; crandnite; Bplenaid view, ana cheap. —H. Partington, Stlchbnry'a Buildings. ' FOR SALE, Grey-atreet, House of Six Rooms; also, Fve roomed House, Wel lington-streot; easy terms. — H, Partington, Stichbury^s Buildings. FOR SALE, a splendid 3 year-old Griding by Matchless, quiet to ride or drive ; also bugey harness if required.—Edwin Harvie. Upper Symonda-street TTIOit SALE, an old-established Fruit I* Business in the beat part of Karangahape Road; present owner going to Euoland.—Apply to Alex. Grant. Fruiterer. Karangahapo Road. FOR SALE, a two-eeated Buggy, nearly new, with lamps, oto., complete, Harness in good condition, Saddle and Bridle (new), and a splendid Buggy Mare,—For further particulars, apply to James Maokio, Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street East,



io "Ij^Oß SALE, in a rapidly increasing of J_ country town, a llrst-cluss Bakery Business, le horse, cart, &c—For particulars apply to :h Sanmol Cochrano and Son, 185, Queen-street, rs Auckland. a; TjJIOIt SALE, or Hiro, with option to if J_ purchase, a Superior Ladies' Phaoton, h II and some Cob Pony and Harness ; alao a t. nhi-iit-or lot.-Efiwin Harvio, Upper Bynionds jr, stroet. FOR SALE, a Gentleman's Residence of 9 rooms, with outbuildings, &o.; flower n and voiieteWo garden i splendid view; allot t ment 53 x STfl.—FpLU^rtlcu'.afs. apply to W. '3. Cains, 'lhe Ceiitral rtiarmacy. opposite Market; FOR S^ALE (cheap), good second-hand Hooded Buggy, also now Pony Phcetons, " Waggonotte. Dogcart, Station Waprgon, and - light Pavnall Cart.—Apply \V. and E. Bastcn, it Coachbuildors, Wakcfleld-stroet. t~ finO LET, Claremontstroct, Kyber Pa3S : Jl A new House, 7 rooma and b.tth, gas anrt '» water: Kybcr Pass- C rooms nnd bath, rent k ißsGd; Arawa-strcot: 0 rooms, gas and water, 183.—Apply to CharlQH LaKocho. Kvber Pns^. '■ ST'OR SALE, a comfortable 5 roomed j. Jj House, with ticttllory, in Pollen-street, c Surrey Hills! gna and city water; prico, £330; terms £26 ctt9h, balance in wookly payments.— \ p pi y to F. Hastings, Pollen-street, Great Nortli > Road. FOR SALE, lUinnell-street, Freeman's Bay two now 4-ronmed Houses, with 1 scullery; prio-, £1SO; £15deposit,balance 10..3d - wotkly. Also, 5-roomod Houses, Howe-Btrect, opposite Government School; prico, £190; £15 : deposit, balance lls weekly.-Apply Antonio Martin, Runnell-Btrect, Frcman'B Bay. FOR SALE, Furniture and Upholstery _utino9P, doing a first-class trado. in one ' of tho leading thoroiiKbtaros ot tho ci'y. This is a thoroughly good going-concern, and is a - splendid chance to socure an established busi „ ness with good connection.—Apply at onco to f the Now Zoaland Houso and Land Agency. .. High-street (cornor_ofViiloon Lano). - TTTOR SALE, Cromwell Road, Mount MJ Eden, right on the mountain, Villa Rosi -3 dence, of 7 rooms and scullery ; workshop, con i croto tank, force pump to supply bath and t Bcullery. Flrat cluss Rcsidonco, with superb viow. Allotment 132 x 100. Easy torms.—D. - F. Evans, Land ixnd Estate Agent 1423 9 I7IOR SALE, Northcoto, Close to the ' S} Wharf, 5 acres of Land, with nouso of ' 1 rooms and Wash-house. Orchard planted . with over 100 Fruit trcoa. To bo Sold Choap — " Cai ds to viow from D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Estato Agent. ■ ¥71 OR SALE, Eldon-Btreot, off Brighton ' I? Road. I'arnoll, near to tho beach, with lino view of the harbour, Cottage of 1 Rooms, ' and largo Allotment 47 X 181); only 25 minute.' ■ walk from tho Post Ofllco.—Cards to view and further particuliirsfiomD.F.l-Vftcs.AUoUonoer and Land Agent. FOR SALE, comfortable and convenient Vorandoh Cottage of '1 rooms. &c, eituato in Ircland-stroot, just off Franklyn " Road; very handy to town; V roohold Allot ment, about 33 by 71; prico only £280.-1). F. . Kvans. Land and Kstato Ag.Hit. (1513) FOR SALE, iv Ponsonby, Ilandaomo Villa of Eight Rooms; all in good ordor ; almost now; city wator and gas laid in; stablo, wash-house, and ovcry convenience; stands high and commands il beautiful viow. To bo sold oheap, ouly £100.—Apply D. F. Evans, , Auctioneer. &c., &o. 1419 FOR SALE (Mount Edon), Comfortablo Villa of Grooms, washhouso. &c, rogißtor, oven, tanks, Venetian blinds', &o. Grand vol canio allotment, 60 x 200. Standß high, ntco position, grand viow. Situate Mount Ro3klll toad, just past Viow Road, Price, only £125.— Apiily to 1). F. Evans, Auctioneer and Land Agent. 1450 FOll SALE, Vnuxhall Road, Devonport, handßome Villa ot 6 BpacioUß Rooms, bath-room, etc., all finished ofl'inßUpeiiorstslo; fireplace in overy room, 5 register grates; largo wash-honeo, with copper, and every con venienco; grand poaition, comer allotment, splendid viow. Prico, only £075. Cards to viow. —D, F. Evuiw, Auctioneer and Land Agont. 1118 OR SALE, Two New Serai-detachod Houses in Viototia Terraco, St. Aublna street, foot of Mount Victoria; each houso contains fivo rooms and scullory; verandah and balcony In front; also vorandah at back ; commands a oharmlng viow. This is a good investment, — Apply D. F. Evans Auotiono"!'. fee.. &c. IJ'7_ IjiUU I'M M E UlATli S A L_[— llobson- MJ street—-Grand Business 9ite and Promises. Bituato in lower Pitt-st. or Hobson'St., splendid allotment 31 X 150. on which is orocted now shop with verandah, and dwelling house of (1 rooms, outhouse, etn. Shop flttinfcs, counter, gus fittings, cU\, will bo sold with the promise?. Prico only £I,OJO.—D. F. Evung, Auctioneer and Land Agent. I7IOR SALE, /or n few days only, Houeo . at Rooky Nook, Fivo Rooms, with Cow shod, FowlhoußO, &o.; Volcanic Allotiuont frochold). over a quarter of an aero In extent, mrlly eloared and planted in fruit trees, Sec.; splendid views, and healthy position; two minute* from omnibus. Price, only £375.— Apply^LJKolly^STAnWHco^ TiTOR IMMEDIATE SALE, Dairy Farm JD of 120 Acros, with good Houso 7 Rooms, Stablo, Dairy, Cowshed, &c., &c.; gond creek of water, and splendid pioco of valuable bush; situate just sixteen milog from Auckland. Price, only £850.—D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Land Agont. 1378 IrtOß SALE, Collogo Road, a handsomo ' Villa Residonco of 6 rooms and Boullory in Ilrst-closs ordor, built of tho host timber about two yours ago; commands a line view of tho harbour, and ia very convoniont to Quoon-streot; city wator. and gas in overy room ; Venetian blinds ; house so constructed that extra rooms o>n bo added at small c.ist; nice 110-wor garden. Cards to viow.- D. F. Evans. Auctioneer and Land Agent OJFiSALE, LEASE, OR EXCHANGE, a first-classFarmof Vsonoros, rich alluvial soil, situated on tho bunks of tha Waipa Rlvit, Waikato flialfa-nillo of wator frontago). Tho whole of tho land has been under cultivation; thero Ib a comfortable houso of 7 rooms, nearly now, and all the necessary farm buildings. This Is roally a good opportunity to secure a grand property on vory favourable terms. For further particulars apply to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Estato Agont. Queen-street. I" fiOR SALE, City Property, situate Wol ' lesly-stroet East, and only three minutes' walk from Quoon-Btroet. 1 have two com iiio.ioii3 anil faithfully built (Si Kisht-roomcd Houses (now); spacious hall, bath-room, plunge and ehowor, pantry, wnsh _oii3c; iras and wator throughout; position unrivalled; magnlilcont viows; healthy. The sufest and most rcmuncra tivo ai»eculation olFering ,|ust now; a chance Ri'lcloin met with.—Full panicu'nrs on applica tion to It. Carbines, House nnd Land Anont, Temple Chambers, opposite "llorald" Ollico, Quucn-strcot. pf 0 R IMMEDIATE SALE. WYNDIIAM VIIAA, SYMOND3-BTHKET. —Handßomo Villa of 6 rooms, and outbuildings nloiißimtly Bituated, ia SymondH-stroot, juM above residence ot Sir F. Whltakor. Tho house Is In flrntclitss order, and replete with all con vonicncoß, such as city watur, balli. k«", &o To bo cold with or without tho Household Fur niture. (758,1.) _ Cards to view, fto. Anpl^o^^^ Auctioneer and Land Agent. pi O X SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splondld View, and Easy Torms. ADPIy to 8. JACKSON, Junr., Ciunow-»* .Auckland. jtfOOA —FOR SALE, nico Cottage d& /WiVvi of 4 rooms, etc.; good freehold ' allotment; nice position ; Ireland-Btreot, near 1 to Frooman'B Bay; price ooly £220.—D. E. Evanß, Land and HBtate Agent. (1454) J_*O ?___•—COTTAGE, wollbuilt, con -1 cViVOv taining 5 rooms: kitchen pro ' virti (1 with Leamington rango ; healthily eitu ' ated In Keopel-streot. Terms, £30 cash, balanoe by monthly instalmorls.—Apply to Maloolmßon, ' Do Laoy, & Co., Tho New Zealand Houso, Land, and Kstato Agcnoy, High-Btroot, _C?O"_ Ai COTTA3B of 4 rooms and 1 d&^W B "• — scullery; Fourth Avenue. ' Kingslaii i ; allotment 40 x 129 ; well fenced, and ' lmptovti-i; neighbourhood. Terms, £20 cash,and 1 bamneo o> weekly instalments. — Apply to . Mblcolmson. Do Lacy, & Co., The Now Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency. High-street. J_*_____!* —FOR SALE, House .f ' d&OW* nine largo rooms; largo Allot-i mont; situatoil Kdon Hall Road; volcanic Boil; , h"altliy and favourite locality; torms, £53 casl-, { balauco on weekly paymonts.—Apply Malcoln. son DeLaoy, and Co., ths New Zealand Home, Land and Estato Agency ,tlii<h-Btrcet. : *•-* *yA\i\ —FAMILY RESI gtIJLO""* DENCffi of 10 convenient - rooms for Sale, situated on a Cornor Allotment 3 of 2 acros, volcanio soil, prominent position, and extensive view; two minutes from tho Mount - Albert Station.— Apply to Malcolmson, DeLacy , and Co., Tho New Zealand Houbo, Land, and - Eatato Agency, High-strtet. - __?/•____ -Jlo^ SALE, very nice t (fcWvi Houso of 8 Rooms, Mount 7 Edon; large Allotment, about 50 feet by 2.00, on tho main road; spacious halls, verandah, &c,; ' lofty ceilinKS The owner wishing to oileet an ' immediato salel, offers this roally magnificent '• Villa Residence at an exceedingly cheap sura. —W. L. Mitchell, Estate Agont, Coombes's - Arcado. i. "I €_O__ —COTTAGE of 6 rooms for i j £\J a Sale; pretty verandah front -1 age- situated in volcanic soilin George-street, just off tho New North Road, by the favourito dintrict of Rocky Nook. Thia property is . offored af a very low figure on terms.—Apply 1 to Malcolmson. DeLacy and Co., Tho New Zea e land Houße, Land, and Estate Agency, Hiah- Btreet. " j_OAA —FOR SALE, Boarding r 3&/svv« houso, doing a good business and situated in the heart of the city. Houec - contains 17 bedroom, kitchen, dining-room, and c 2 parlours; rooms all furnished ; gas and water i laid on; two patent W.C.s; rent low; threo s years' lease ti run, with tho option of a further extension. House always full of boarders, i Price for pood will and furniture. £2fO. Terms c n bo arranged to a suitablo purchaser.—Apply , c Malcol'rson, DeLaoy and Co., The New Zealand ' House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. - T /IOA —SURREY-STREET, '' JUtiriVV* GREAT NORTH ROAD. ---' House of 6 Good Rooms and Kitchen, with Lea '• mington Rango ;handbomo frontage, favourably situated on a prominent -allotment, 40 _ 132; x grand water view, and convenient to tlio Tram i way. To an immediato purchaser, tills ia a con i siderablo bargain, and easy terms can bo arranged.—Apply fo Malcolmson, DeLacy and Co., Tho New Zealand House, Land, and Estate i Agency. High-street. r __»I'~O~K7_—EASY TERMS.—For n &&JL*S&*J" Salo, superior Family Re _ Bidonco/Mount Albert, containing 8 Rooms, t superbly finished; an excellent position, in close c proximity to Railway Station. The buildings v have been newly erected, and to anyone re quiring a home in this far-famed healthy dis trict, the present oppor;unity should not be lost r> The grounds have been planted in full-grown 3, ornamental trees. The out-buildings aro :Waßh ;e house, Stable, Coach-hoijsc. _c. There is no :r nicer house in the district, the rooms being very !8 lofty; hall, 7 feet wide, bay window, and \rer_a -5t dah on two Bide3.—W. L. Mitchell, Estate Agent, Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street,



' T QOA —For Immediate Sale, Cot ', XJO/V"« tagb of Srooms, well finished i inside, situated cloeo to tho Government School, , Parnell, pretty fronta^o, good allotmont. with out doubt ono of the best bargains offered; terms, .425 creh, and balance by instßlmttftn.— ' Apply to Malcolm'son, de Lafcy, and Co., The ■ Now Zealand House, Land, and EBtate Agoncy, • Hign-street. __*/iJO/tL —Houeo of Seven Rooms, , 3?iH_,V_Po newly finished, and situated in Aiyvlo-atroet, Homo Bay, eituated within two ' minutes distance of the tramway terminus. Tho • house is replete; with every convenience, and ■ includes gas anfl wnten allotment, 10 x 110, good ■ view, (('Hot a*l* healthy Icteailtyj terms, fl.'o cash, balartce oh weekly paynientc—Apply, to Maleolmson, DeLacy and Co., Tho New Zea land House, Land, and Estato Agoncy, High street. _ J_?/*?___ — CRUMMER ROAD and 3&\> _>\/» Por.en-Btreet, Surroy Hills.- For Salo, superior Family Re.udenco, situated ■>v Corner Allotment, and containing six lar»?e and lofty rooms, with pantry and bathroom. Gas and water laid on. The house is repleto with every convenience, and finished in a supe rior manner. This property offers a handsome prospective value, and part of the lower portion of tho house can at any future time re eaeily converted into a shop. Terms, _100 cash, and balance as per arrangement. — Apply Malcolm son, Dd Lacy afid Co., the Now Zealand Houso, Land, nnd Eatate Agency, High-street. -_?U ©_~___~MONA VIEW, Karan- HWi.Ovll' gahapo Road. — For Sale, this Splendid City Property, containing the shop with dwelling-house, at present in the oc cupation of Mr Haslott, chemist, also Houso containing C rooms and outhouses, occupied by Mr Comopo. Tho Allotment is one of the deep eat of any alloitr.cnt between Pitt and Queen streots. The property is in thorough repair, and yiolds a handsome rental. Without exception, this is ono of the finost properties In tho market. Easy terms can be arranged to an intending Kurchaser. -Maleolmson, DoLaoy. and Co., The Tew Zealand Houso, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. VITTILLIAMSON A VENUE, SURREY HILLS. SPECIAL NOTICE. A limited number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS In WILLIAMSON AVENUE, destined to bo tho finest stroet in or about Auckland; also somo in other streets, are how fob tub first timb OPEN FOB BALK. Terms: Ono-fifth Cash, balance any time within flvo years. Instalments of £5 and up wards received. Intorost, 7 por cont. on unpaid balanced. Prices and plans can bo had at Oflloo, Short and-fltreoU A. BOARDMAN, Agent. NOTHER good Allotment to Soil at las per foot, 40 by ICO.-Apply H. Fiold, Richmond Road. BTRKENHEAD.— 1 to 5 Acre Allot ments ; good bush and water; price, from £W per acre: torms easy.—Apply to W. F. Hammond & Son, Architects, 3.8. Chambers. UTCHER'S Business for Salo, Quoen street, Auckland, doing a Good Trade; in thorough working order ; flrst-rato opening to (m energetic man; long lease can bo secured, ownor retiring.—Particulars, prico. terms, etc., apply to F. G. Clayton. Newmarket GOOD PAYING Fruit and Grocory Business for Salo in main thoroughfare ; capital required, about £10.—Grant and Cooke, 75, Queenatreot - Meetings. T ODGE UNITED SERVICE, 421, 1.0. Tho Regular Monthly Meeting will bo held TO-MOHKOW (Wednesday) EVENING.March 2-5, at 7.30 p.m. All Masons invited. By order W.M. * J. MELTON. Secretary. A N EMERGENCY MEETING of Lodge ____ Poneonby, 8.C., No. 708, will bo hold at thu Lodgo Room. Oddfellows' Hall, Pompallior Tcrraco, on WEDNESDAY Evening, March 25, at 7.30 shnrp. By command of R.W.M. J. G. HENDERSON, Sec. All Mastor Mesons cordially invited to attend this meeting. «a /^ITY OF AUCKLAND, flpL-j. \_V L.O.L. No. 1. JaffiSSg* Tlio Mcmborß of tho above Lcdtre _PjfJ"SP?___aro requested to attend a R.A.P. _W_s»*Ti Vltcting, to bo hold in tlio Hall. _?«<C r^Nowfon. TO-MORROW (Wednes -sw«S«t_/?diiy). at 7 30 p.m. sto«K_sr Visiting Bretiiorn aro cordially invited. By order of tho ___________ "\TOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. Tho Annual Mcetinsr of Mombers will bo hold on FRIDAY, 27th instant, at tho Rooms, corner ot Wcllealoy and Albert streets, at half-past 7 p.m. Businoss: To receive Annual RoporUs, election of Ofllce-bcarors. Committee, &c. A full attendance is requested. THOMAS HUDDLE. Hon. Sco. THE NEW ZEALAND STUD AND PEDIGREE STOCK COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Notloo is horeby given that tho Becond Animal Gcnoial Meeting of Shareholders in this Company will bo held ut the Company's Ofllco. Shortland-Btrcet. Auckland, at a quarter past two p. in. on T UEBDAY, March 31,1555. Bupinkbs: To reoeivo Directors' report and balanco-shoet for tho year onding 31st January« 1835 ; to olcot thrco Dircotors in place of thoso who rctiro by rotation in accordance with tho Artioles ot Associa tion ; to appoint an Auditor ; nnd trans act such other business as may bo brought beforo tho meeting. By order o! tho Director*. H. K. WHITAKER. Secretary. Bhortland-etroot, Auckland, March A, 1885. Public Notices. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. MONDAY NKXT, MARCH 30. LATKHT AND CIUKATKSU' OLD WORLD NOVET.TY. J. P. Mocdonnld hna much pleasure in announc ing to tho public of Auckland and tho surrounding districts tho first ap poanincn of iho Xoung Irish Comedian. MR JOHN X SHERIDAN, Tho Original WIDOW OHKIEN, As played by him upwards of 2,000 tlmea throughout Amorlca, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Australia, in tho now famous farcical Comedy, entitled, FUN ON THE BRISTOL; Mr John F. Sheridan brings with him from England A COMPLETE COMPANY OF ENGLISH ABTIBTS, Including (bo principal mombers of THE GREAT ORIGINAL CAST. See f uturo announcements. Box plan now opon at Lennox's. DrCBB Circe, Is. GEORGE GEDDES. Business Manager. TRAM-CARS.— During tins Great Sale wo give Passes on all Tram-cars.—Samuel Coomboß _■ Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-st. UCKLAND GaRDENERS1 HORTI CULTURAL SOCIETY. NO T ICE. All prizes not claimed within H days from this date will bo absolutely forfeited. Applica tion to bo made to tho Treasurer, A. Aitken, Kpq., (Messrs Hesketh and Aitken), Durham- Btre6t# O. SMALLFIELD. Hon. Sec MPORTANT.— During thiß £10,000 Sale wo are almost giving away Millinery — rinmuol Coimbes & Co., Canada Buildings Queen-street. AVELOCK.—Lots~2, 3, 4, and 5, town ship of Havelook. near Mercor, Waikato, to bo sold by D. F. Kvans, Auctioneer, on Thurs day, 20th March^atjuoon. UNDER THE PALMS; Ob, THE JEWISH FLOWER FEAST," CANTATA, Will be given in the DEVONPORT HALL, On WEDNESDAY EVENING. March 25. Admission: 2s and Is; children half-price. Doora open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p.m. Proccods in aid of Now Wcßleyan Church, Devonport. I**- OUNT ALBERT A MINSTREL~IcNTERTAINMENT Will bo given in tho PUBLIC HALL, ON FRIDAY, THE 27th INSTANT, To Commence at 8 p.m.; tickets Is each, Barneß' 'bus leaves Goodson'a cornor at 7 p.m. reluming after the Concert. O WORKING MEN.—During this Great Sale we are selling a good Nelson Tweed Trouser at 7a lid, worth 15s 6d—Samuel Coombes & Co.. Canada Buildings, Queonst. a~uck_'and amateur athletic ___, CLUB SPORTS MEETING (In eonj unction with the Waitomata Bioycle Club), To be held on tho DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND ON llm APRIL. Pbogbammk : 1.100- yards Maiden Race 2 l Mile Bicvolk Race (tor maidcnf) 3. 120-yabds Handicap . i Jmile Bicycle Race (for combined clubs) 5. 1 Mile Handicap 6. 120-YABDS HUKDLK HANDICAP. 10 flights 7 10-MILK BICYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW ZUALAND 8. 220-YAnDS Handicap 9 3 Mii-k Uicyclk Handicap (for clubs) 10. i-Mii.E Handicap 11 2 Mile Bicycle Rack Handicap (open) 12. 100-YABDB STEWABDS' RACK 13. Three-Legged Rack 11. Putting the Stone 15. Running High Jump. General entry night. March 2-th. 1885, at the Secretary's office, High-street, between tm hourß of 730 and9.3o p.m. Handicaps to appeal immediately after, and acceptances 4th April 1885 Entrance Fees, 2s 6d for each event. Accept anccs. Is. Colours to be given in at time of entry. Members aro requested to pay their Bubscnp tionsatonce. HABRY H . H AYR, Honorary Secretary.



T' N S U R A N C E. SPECIAL NOTICE. MR GEO. WM. JONES bogs to announco that hia connection with the Royal Insurance Company having terminated, arrangoments are in progress by which ho will continue In surance Afrency Business, and In con junction therewith, Kstato, House, and other Commission Agencies (particulars of which Bhall bo intimated in a few days by circular to hla Friends of the past eighteen years, and by advertisement to the general Public), on Removal of the Royal from his Offices, Shortland-stroot. In the meantime, MR JONES will bo found at Shortland-streot daily as usual. Auckland. 20th Maroh. 1835. TMTESSSS X SOX AND SJN, DENTAL SURGEONS, Beg to announce that in addition to their Rooms, 118, Queen-street (A.M.P. Society's promises), they nave opened a New Suite at Kinqbley House, Hobson-etreet (next door but one to Oram's Hotel). A UCKLAND SOCIETY Off ARTS. The Fifth Annual Exhibition of tho Society will open on or about ICth April. Intending ex hibitors and competitors for prizes offered by the Socloty, and competitors for the two Silver Medals offered by Herr Carl Schmitt for Musical Composition, can obtain all information JOHN L. HOLLAND, Secretary, Grafton Road. UEEN'S HEAD HOTEL, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. The abovn Hotel having undergone several important internal alterations, tho new proprio tor GttORGK DENNIS (formerly providore for tho Waikato S.S. Co.), hopes, by strict personal management, to make tho Hotel second to none in tho city for the comfort and accommodation of travellers and boarders. Tho Hotel is handy for 'buses and trams to all parts of the city; has bten rofurniehed throughout; and tho liquors have been carefully selected, and none but the best wi!l be supped. _ "VTEVER IN AUCKLAND BEFORE.— ■^-' Seven Days only—The Largest Fancy Goods Salo is now Koing on at the Victoria Arcade, Victoria-street. Wholesale Prices! WholoealolPrices! Ladies, furnish your draw ing-rooms with some of my Choico China and PlUBh Goods. My own importation. TVTEVER again will you get the chance 1 of Buying Fancy Goods at Wholesale Prices. Choico China Vases, &c. Only thia week.-Richardson's Victoria Arcado, Victorla- Btreet. "VTOTICE.—Any Person or Relative har -31 bouring or hiring my Daughter. Isabella Hurray, after this Dato, the same I will Prose cute by Law.—Thomas J. Murray, Avondale. 23rd March, 1835. A UCKLAND EXHIBITORS can en J\_ gage an Auckland Gentleman (European education and experience) to take chargo of stalls or spaces, and look after exhibits in Wellington givo information, take orders, &c, till cloea ot Kxhibition ; referenco3 and Beciirily if required.—Address "Nomineo," Stau Office. WOLFE'S SCHNAPP3.-The public should > ' demand and tako none but iho genuine Wolfe's1 Ben n aits. "VT OTIC E. TO THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. I havo this day sold tho business hitherto oarrled on by me in Queen-street, Auckland, to MU KDWAHU WATERS, of Queen-atreot, otoreeaid Confectloneer, and while thanking you fo*' iho patronauo you havo bestowed upon mo so graciously for tho past 5 years, I havo to ask that you will also continue to bestow a like patronago on my successor. All claims airaiost tho undersigned are ro quired to be delivered, made up to tho 21st instant forthwith, and all accounts owing to tho undersigned aro required to bo paid forthwith, to tho undersignod at his late premises. Quoon street. W. D. DAIjLEN. ijirHKN purchasing Schnapps specify Wolfe's W Schnapps, as it is tho only gonuine Schnapps. _______ MR MILNEIt STEPHEN Receives Patients daily at his Rooms, Vulcan Lane. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS taken beforo moals 18 a wonderful appetiser. Try It A UCKLAND PARLIAMENTARY _3l union. The Klcction ot Representative- ot tho Auck land Parliamentary Union will tako place on TUESDAY, tho Slat day of March instant, at 7.30 p.m., at SU James's Hall, Wellington-street All persona who shall pay an Annual lee of Fivo -hillings each, in advance, shall bo en'itlod to become Members of tho Union. Applications for Membership may be made to Mr Wni. McCullouKh, at William Atkin'b Printing Oftlco, High-atroot, to whom annual foes must be paid beforo 1 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 27th day of March instant, and at which office iTorms of Nomination of Candidates for election as Roprcsjntativos can bo obtained. tf. J. DEBNEY, Clerk of tho Writs. N~~E\VCASTLE— Lot 42, Township Allot mont, by auction on Thursday, 26th March, at D. F. Evans's Land Mart. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS. - Only thoao who '' nover used the gonui-o articlo aro mi potcd upon. pOROMANDEL OYSTER SALOON, 14, GREY-STREET (Opposito Market Hotel), Will bo opened WEDNESDAY, April Ist, 18S5, at the Now Promises, whore a dally supply of fresh and Smoked Fish, Oysters, 6hollod and unshollod, will bo Buppliod to my Customers, from tho favourito oyster district, Coromandol. If you only once try, It is horo you will buy J. VISCO'S OYSTERS. USIC, Portraits, Landscape*, etc., Lithographed in Miniature and Colours at tho Stab Ofllc;i._ """■ [Estauusu-D 1868.] WALTER FKICKEK, PAINTER AND GENERAL DECORATOR, Formerly of Auckland, and lato of the Thames, havingrecommoncedbusiness in Auokland, is prepared to executo with despatch and good workmanship all orders entrustod to his care. Orders may be loft at Mr C. Williamson1- Offlcu High-street, or at Mr Batty's, Builder, Ponsonby [toad. AT THE CHEAP CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES NEWTON BOOT* WAREHOUSE An_: Men's Elastic Sides at 7s Cd\ __f_?.?_SSo?B_o«fcam_i CHEAPEST Ladies' Satin Shccs v AND Beßt Fancy Shoes, cheap I Button Boots from 5a 6d I-BKBT. ■ Kid Elastio Sido Boots,! ss6d / , In order to realise on our large stock previous to contemplated removal into now premises, we will sell all kinds of Boots and Shoes at any price to olear. Call on Saturday at the NEWTON BOOT WAREHOUSE, KAnANQAUAPB ROAD. T, PRO SS E P.. niCTON BLOATERS, IN CASES Containing either 21d0z,, 12d0z., or Gdoz. GUARANTEED in SPLENDID CONDITION. TRIAL ORDERS SOLICITED. L. D. NATHAN & CO., BOLE AGENTS. -_*1 _ _ T0 £IV>OO LENT on Building gbJL," Sooiety pri_oiples,or on other terms to suit DO'rowers. Allotments bought and Houses but on We<_ly Payment System. Mortgages and Loons negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on other page. Six per cent. allowed, on money deposited for Investment.— C. Willamson, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Valuer, High-street, Auckland. LANS, Maps, Diagrams, Technical Drawings Lithographed at tho Star Office. mOTAL ECLIPSE of all other Wonder- X ful Bargains. Ladies' Umbrellas Re covered in Twill fcilk for 5s 6d at Falkner's, late Tonnant's, 282. Queen-street. Tfi~ DUNNE, House, Sign, and Decora- J_J« livo Painter and Papornanger. Superioi work done, and prices moderate Has on sale whitelead,. oils, colours, and oheap paper hangings.—Addres3. top of Gray-street. DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND BTKEL PILLS.—Th« moat populai mediolne of the day. Price, 2s W a box.—Colo nial Agent F. 0. Sh_bl_nd. opposite the Poet offlee "PARTNERSHIP in some, establishec JL business, or active employment, when moderate capital could be profitably utilised principals only.—Address Leafgold, Postrofflse Auokland. RATS! RATS! RATB!-Usa SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat It greedily, and die; no Bmell, Prioo, One BhlUlng a Bottle, Y. 0. BIjtARLAND. oppoalte Post-office. T> ELIEE1 from Cough in Ton Minuteß.— S\) SHARIiAND'P CHBRRY PECTORAL Price, 2s 6d and la 6_.-_. a Sharland, oppoelti th Poat-offloe. EOSELINBIob th_ HAIR —Tblsele gant preparation completely eolipsa every article of a similar kind now befori the public. Prioe, Is 6d a bottle.-SHABLAHD Apothecaries __U, rnOOTHACHE CURE. — Inatwitaneoui JL ReUef-ODONTALSIC—Is per bottle. 7. a BHARXIAND. opposite Post-offloe. WORMS All ohlldren Buffer from them. If suspected. ask for the Certain Core. BHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, lßpaoiet Apotbeoatiea'Eal opposite Post-oflioe.



■vr 0 T 1 V £'■■ The Office of INSPECTOR O P MACHINERY has been REMOVED to the Upper Floor, FIRTH' 3 BOND, Albert-street. THOMAS HILL, Collector. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCKLAND, HOLDEN AT AUCK LAND. In the matter of " Tho Mining Companies Act, 1872," aud tho various Statutory Amend ments thereof, and in tho matter of the Windlng-up of the Mariebel Gold-mining Company (Limited). Notice is hereby oivkn that by an Older made by thia Honourable Court, and dated the twentieth day of March, ISBS. MONO \Y, tho 2 th day of April. 18S5; was appointed aa tho day, and the Didtricl Court-house, Auckland, as tho place, for the Creditors of tho above-named Company to come in iind prove their debts; and any Creditor not so coming in shall bo excluded from tho benellt of any distribution mads before thodebt o£ any such creditor shall bo proved. Hated at Auckland this 23rd day of March, IS""'' M. S. LEERS. Liquidator for the above-named Company. OUNT ALBERT LICENSING COMMITTEE ELECTION. It being our desire to Rotira from the Contest for tho abovo Election, we hereby request the Klectoiß not to record their votes in our favour. B imn *J THOMAS YOUNG, Sl 2nollw, A. TURK. Witness ;W.G. D. Sellers. March U, 1885. m H E A T R E ROYAL. McCUNE V. RAYNER. McCUNE v. KAYNER. GREAT 12 HOURS WALKING MATCH FOR £100. ON SATURDAY, APRIL lira, 1885, Commencing 11 a.m.; finishing 11 p.m. T U~S T PU B L I S H ED. THE BERTRAND WALTZ, BY E, V. RAL PH. May bo obtained from Eady's and Mears's Music Warehouses, Qaoen-Btreet. ."■ WAIKIEKIE— Part Lots 64 and 05, by auction on Thursday, 26th March, at D. F. Evans's Land Mart. "VT EW ZBALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS FROM AUCKLAND TO THE HOT LAKEa Return Tickets issued on 56th January, and any day up to 3Uth April, 1885, availablo for one month from the dato ot issue. Return Fare, including tho Coach Fore from Cambridge to Ohincmutu and back, HA 10s. Trains leave Auckland at 1130 a.in. on MONDAYS, WED NESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, roturning from Ohincmutu on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS. j R MAXWELL _ General Manager N.Z. Railways. "DAKIRI—Lot 17, by auction, at D. F. Evans's Land Mart on Thursday, 20ch March; Dno Block of 80 acres on the Wangaripo RiTcr, supposed to contain valuable bueh; without reserve. Cr o T^ I C 1" ESTATE OF tTpTsLINN AND CO, All accounts owing to this Kstato not paid by March 31, will be handed over to a solicitor for recovery without further notice. jVbull}^"l3lllo^ I>ARNELL—Hamisomo Villa to Do sold on Thursday, 2CUi March, at D. F. Evans's Land Mart (vide advertisement.) vr o T I c E. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JAMES RKID. All Claims against tho Estate of the late James Reid, ot Mount Ro3kill, deceased, must be Bent in to the undorsigned on or before the 31st March, 18S5. DEVORE & COOPER, Solicitors, Fisher's Buildings, Queen street ■VT O T I C E. THE KEMUERA PROPERTY. THBRE 18 MONEY IN IT! WAGGONETTES will leave the corner oi Vulcan Lano at 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 25th INSTANT, To convey anyone dosirous of visiting tho RemueraProperty (Latoly owned by tho St. Helior's and Rcmuera Land Company.) TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, Ist APRIL. Poreona desirous ot going out will please give in their names beforo 1 p.m. on that date. INTENDING PURCHASERT are respect fully requested to avail themselves of the op- Dortunity to vlow the proporty, AS THK AUC TIONEER HAS RECEIVED POSITIVE IN STRUCTIONS TO SELL. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. m H E PREMISES or GARRETT BROS., WAKEFIELD-STREET, WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, Tho 25th and 26th inst., FOR STOCK-TAKING AND RE-MARKING. Prior to LAST MONTH'S SALE, On account of DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. SALE to COMMENCE on FRIDAY, 27th. GARRETT BROS. WaTicfleld-street, Auckland. PONSONBY— Good investments in Household Properties by D. F. Evans, Auctioneer, at hU Land Mart, Queen-Btreet. mo ARCHITECTS. AMENDED ADVERTISEMENT. Competitive Designs are invited for a Build ing to be erected on the Government Reserve, corner o£ Customs and Albert-streets, Auckland, suitable for the accommodation of the Customs, Land, and Native Departments of that city. Tlhe cost of fee Building is not to exceed twelve thousand pounds sterling (£12.000). >fo plan will bo approved until the tender for it is accepted, and the tender will be only accepted after the expenditure is authorised by Parlia ment. A premium of one hundred pwnds (£100) will be given for the plan approved, which will then beoome tho property of tho Govornmont. The Government will cot necessarily bo bound to employ the same arohitect on the construc tion otthe building. , The Government Ucuorve is two hundred and fifty links (250 links) facing Customs-st'oot. and one hundrod and two&ly-flve links (125 links) to Albert-street. Tbo designs are to be addressed to the Com missioner of Customs. Wellington, and to be sent in on or before the Ist June, 18S5. The plans are to be signed with a motto, and in a separate sealed envolopo the name representing the motto is to bo given. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Auckland February 16.1885. IHIKIHI—Lot 50, by auction on Thursday,t26th March,'at D.. F. Evans'f Land Mart; valuable town acre section. TSS J. O'HANLON, Artiste in every kind of Artistio Work. Terms for Popile including Materials: Wax Flowers (per lesaon) 2s 6d; Fruit do., 2s 6d; Imperial Marble Work do., 2s 6d s Leather Work do., 2s 6d; Metalicai Lustre Painting do., 2b 6d. Not including Materials: Lace Honiton (Point and Koman) Silk Embroidery (plain and raised), Crewe Work, Paper Flowers, Braiding, Beading Raised Wool Work, Bond Work. Shell Work Applique. &0., each In 6d per leason. Miai O'H&nlon is prepared to execute nny ordori promptly and sntixfactorily. — Address COOMBES'S ARCADE,Queen-street,and MIS* WREN'S, North Shore. f\ LENBURN—Sjlendid \illa Sites \Jf must be sold; at D. F. Evana'alLand Mart TRAINING COLLEGE WELLESI.EY-STREET. EVENING CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN. Practical Dkawing, with Plane and Solii Gkometbt—Tuesday Evenings, at 7.30. Applied Mechanics and the Steam Knuixk &c. &c.— Thuhsday Evenings, at 7.30. Teacher: Waltek J. Robinson, Board o ■Education, Medallist, and Certified with First clasx Honoura by Science and Art Department blbo by City and Guilds of London Institute to; advancement of Technical Education.,



/^HBAP GROCERIES ! ! CHEAP SUGARS!! I CHEAP TEAS II ' A? REW'S old-established grocery" stork. • Yictigria.-stbeet^ White Tablo Sugar, 3d per lb. Very Best Fresh Butter, Is per 11).. Very Good Fresh Butter, lOfl per lb. Potatoes, 3s Cd per cwt. delivered Best Factory Cheese, 6d per lb. Now Jama, 5s (id per box Ling 6d per tin A Fresh Supply of tUB Famous Is Hd Tea just to hand. VISIT REW'S' VICTORIA-STREET. TO MOTHERS.—During the Sate off Fry's Stock wo are selling a good Tweed! for boye' wear at 1b 3d.-Samuel Goombes Ss . Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street, . IMPODNDED, on the 22nd da? of March, 1885, for treepass, in the Moant Kdea Public Pound. Blue and White Cow, no risible brand. If not released beforo the 6th day ofi April, will bo sold to pay expenses. A. CROCKETT, Ponndkeoper. SPECIAL.— W« aro soiling during tho Sale a splendid Welsh Flannel for Bid, worth Is 9d.-Bamucl Coombes & Co.. Canada. B uUdinga, Queen-street. ■ B~"~USh"LAND.— 42 Acres valuable Bush, Kahikatea. Klinu, Totara, Hewarewa, *.0., bituate about 25 miles from Auckland .Lot 203 Hunua. By auction on Thursday, 28th March, by P. F. Brans. No reserve. . T~ 0 WORKING MEN.—Durinir this" Great Sale we are selling a good Nelsoa Tweed Trouser at "s lid, worth 15s G<l.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Qucen-st, TO LEND, £800 on first-class security, at a low rate of l D terest.-F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent. Conmbes'a Arende. TOHSiOTHKItS —DuriDg the Sale cf Fry's Stock we are selling a Koodjwee id for boys' wear at Is Sd.-Samuel Coombea &- Co.. Canada Buildings. Queenstroat. I" TUNUA.—L6t2O3 will be sold by puWic bush. No reserve. 7--5-T- HnfEAM-CAKS.—During this Great bale -1 wegivoPasEes on all W-'ars,-Samuel CSbmbes & Co.. Canada Buildings, Queen-at. .- Tendere. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NORTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK RAIIjWA 3. porewa~contract. (about 12£ milkß iv t.ekqtb, southebct End). Public Works Office. . Wollington, 28th February, 1883. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received aft thta Offloo until Noon of WEDNESDAY. Uio Blh April. 1885, for the above Contraot They aro to be marked on th« outside "Tender for North Island Slain Trnnk Railway, PorewaCpntract. and addressed to the Hon. the Minister (cr Public Works, Wellington. Tolegraphlo teodei B similarly marked and addressed, will be re ceived if presented at any lolecraph Office.by Noon of tho same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the Bame hour. Drawingr, upecifications, and general conditions may fee seen at this office, thei Public Works Offices. Auckland, Hamilton, Wanganui, Christohurch, Dunodin, invercargifl, at the District Manager's Offices, New Plymou'h. and N^P^ Br t a^^ c > y^ t dS?B^ffioe, lG1ra IhaTn6tovrn? DThe loweet or any tendo • not nc-ossarily accepted. By command. jqhn BLACKBTT Engincer-in-Chief. ■"VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. RAILWAY PICTON~SOUTHWARDS. PICTON WHARF EXTENSION CONTRACT. Written Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of WEDNESDAY, the 29th April, SBS, for the abo\re contraot. They are to bo marked on the outeide "Tender tor Pioton Whari Extension Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wel lington. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at an? Telegraph Office by Noon of the* same date, provided that written Tenders are odged at any District or Residout Enginoor'B Office by the Bamo hrur. Drawings. Bpeciflca oations. and General Conditions may be eoen at this Office, and the Public Works Offices at Nelson, Blonluim, Auclcand, Christchurch. and Uuncdip. The lowest or any tender not nooea aarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLM3KETTt Englneer-in-Chief. Public Works Office, Wellington, March 21,1885. IRKENHEAD HIGHWAY DISJ TRICT. CUTTING, FORMATION, GRAVELLING, AND METALLING MAIN ROAD. Sufficient Tenders for the Trliole of tho above Works not having beca received, iresii Tenders are hereby called for— (a.) The Works as a Whole, (b.) The samo in one ormore Sections., ;-, (c.) Supnlying and Sprcadine Gravel and Metal in one or more of tha said Sections. Tenders to ba delivered to Mr T. Seanianv Secretary to tho Board, at 31, Insurance Bmld ings, Auckland, np to 11 a.m. of SATURDAY, 28th March, or at the Office of tho Board, Blr kenhead Store, up to 1 p.m. of tho same day. Contract Documents exhibited at our Office. BOYLAN AND LUNDON, Engineers. mO BUILDERS,1 •lenders are rcquirod for a Two-storey Resl denoe in Nelson-street, by Noon of MONDAY. 30th March. THOS. HOLDER, Architect; Exchange Chambers, near Messrs Morrin'ood Co.'s. rTT~S b v i l d c r s. Tenders are roquired for a Two-story Res!* dence, Parnell, to noon of MONDAY, Maroh 80. THOMAS HOLDER, Arohiteo*. Exchange Chambers, Near Mesßra'Morrin & Co. j^ ~o t i—o —b; Tenders are reauired for Band for A.A.A Club Sports to bo held on Domain Cricket Ground on SATURDAY, April 11,1885. vncKel Tenders to be sent in before Boon on THUBB -' HARRY H. HAYR.Hon. Sef.: CJTABLES AT CAMP I'ARmI JO OTAHBTHU. Tenders for Erection of Stables as above will le received until 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, 2Hb/ March. Plans, etc., at my Office. K. MACKAY FRIPP, Architect. 9, Mercantile Chambers, Queen street. m ob v i l d b p. sT Tenders will be received until noon ot FRIDAY, Maroh 27, for Erection of a Housa Great Norfli Road. Plans at my Office, Queen-street. 3. M. HKRAPATH. Arghlteet. uontinned on ru-»t jpbkb —" ■ Auctions. TO-MORROW. At 11.30 o'clock. EDWARD LEYDON Has been favoured with instructions to sell br auction, at Messrs Hcwson and Mclvilli-'R Boatbuilders, near Railway Wharf. 120 FEET OPEN SAILING EOAT MARY ANN, with Sails. Oars, and Bow locks, &c.; all in good condition. Wo* EDWARD~LEYDON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. " T MESSRS CARBINES & TAYLOR VTTILL Sell by Public Auction, to-morrow sLlooK/e'en-st^et 10611' at ** Qeßtral FR^et%?- PlUm8' Qulnceß' 6"*»- G^S SCrnole 0s? & c3tarCh' VUm' Blu <* ■^Sm^ Sharp8' Bran' Po^"' Also. A Grind Assortment of Now Drapory, conUaW ing of Mon's and Boys' Clothing, &i. ' CARBINES & TAYLOR, Auctioneers. T 0-MOREOW, * At 11 a.m. FURNITURE) FURNITURE 11 W. k J. R. VAILE Will aoU by auction, at their Rooms, Queen* W'^£?&P »S' ROUND n, n J/ BV^', Horß(=h<iirandotlierCouche*«- Tablos. Arm Chairs, Bedding, Wood andiron Bedsteads, Looking Glasses, Handsome MirroS Clooks. Washstandß, Chests of Drawers, &o.' «St& -"^ l 0 °"«™%« W. &I, R. VAILE, H ; Auctioneera. j Ctmttnnmi on Fonrtb r*c«