CABLEGRAMS.

(by caulk—Horvmnira).

(Received February 11—12.30 p.m.) LONDON, February 10. - The enrgo of frozen mutton, ox sto.imship Coptic, fiom Now Zealand, lias arrived in good con dition. ' Tho Froncli Convict Scheme. Tovnov, February 10.-Tho French ftU thorities intend to relegate 30,(100 recidi vistes. Fatal Vornndnh Aoeldont. STONEV this day.—A verandah in. r'noreostrcct fell on tho footpath yester lnv Several persons wero undcrneatli at lie time Onewa-* kiilxl, and the others wore injured move or Ices severely.

SALE OF QUEEN-STREET PROPERTY.

Thk rapid advanco of city property in Talue was conclusively demonstrated at Tonks and Co.'s auction mart to-day, when m 0 twenty feet of a Quean-street frontage, boloncing to Mr Thomas Colo, wan up for .nln and, after close competition, wan Socked down to Mr J. A. Uaslett for i'fi 700. Tho pioporty contain!) Mr foles's baskot inakingostablishment. and Mr liaslett's pharmacy, and aftor making duo Jllowanco for thoir cost, the price paid for the sito is at tho rato of £300 por foot. This is an unprceedently high prico. It is ~:a that it has novor been equalled in any. mrt Of tho colony. Mr Hnslott's principal Jjvals in the bidding woro Messrs Mason Bros the owners of tho adjoining pre mises. Mr Colo has dono well out of tho nroDo'rty In consideration of his long Lancy and his lossos by tire, Mr Costloy. tho original proprietor, lot him havo it less than two years ago so cheaply that the present sale violds him a profit of something liko .t.y>oo. The brick shops in Victoria-street bolong tßS to Mr Kichnrd E. Graham, which Messrs Tonks and Co. oll'ered for sale, wero withdrawn as tho bidding did not reach tho reserve. Thoy would bo open for nrivate sale, however. An allotment ad inininK the Ponsonby Baptist Church, and iavin" a frontage of 40ft. to Jervois Road, was boiight by Mr G. W. Owen for tho eonereßation, tho price paid being at tho rate »l £8 per foot. The other allotments were withdrawn.

SHIP PASSING RUSSELL.

A TEMOKAM received from tho Jlarbour master at Russell informs us that a ship passed south at 7 a.m. to day, with tho wind light and from south-west.. The only' chip nearly due here is tho New Zealand Shipping Company's Wai mate, which left Londm oi Nov. 20, and is consequently unly 74 days out. The vessel coming down tho coast will most likely provo to bo tho Waimato, which may put in an appearanco here during to-morrow. She • brings tho following passengers :—Saloon : Mr and Mrs Andrew MacKonz.ie, 3 children and nurse, Mr John Williams, Miss Cathorino E. Bruce, Mr W. H. Drake, Mr C. A. E. Orme, Miss M. Ormo, Mrs Gracio, Dr. and Mrs Bews.

TELEGRAMS.

Thames, this day.—A meeting of credi tors in tho ostato of William Ciupcntcr was held lost night. Tho bankrupt's liabilities were shown to be as follows:—Unsecured creditors, £3,504 17s lid; secured, £1,700. The assets were valued at £970 nbovo the amount of moHgagcs, subject to wages, and accounts yet to be ascertained. Messrs Monnio and Nathan wcro appointed supervisors, and a resolution was passed expressing approval of the sale of the as* signed estate by the trustees, and request-' ing the Official Assigneo to contirmtho trans action.

Whamiaiiei, this day.—Mr Aldorton sold the "Northern Advocate " to Mr J. Street, luteoi the "Herald," to day. Mr Street takes, possession next Monday. Mr Alderton talks about starting a paper in Wellington.

Tha necessity for providing a new cemo ; teryfor Onehnnga was brought under tho ' notice of the Borough Council of that place |: on Monday evening, by the vestry of St. Betel's. The Mayor, on tho strength of a legal opinion that they could not use the : ten acres already granted,' as it is within the boundaries of the Borough, moved, I "That as the ten acres granted for a ceme tery cannot be used, owfng to the prohibi tion contained in clause 50 of tho Ceme teriat Act, 1882, this Council will at once take the necessary Bteps to provide a suit ' able cemetery." This motion was carried by 6 to 4, an amendment by Mr Clark that a portion of the ground be prepared at once for interments, in accordance with the pro vtous resolution, being aDgatived. ; The attention of growers of tobacco is 1 fewn to an advertisement appearing in another column, giving notico that the Auckland Tobacco Company will carry out isontracts made with farmers by the late Sew Zealand Tobacco Company for the purchase of their leaf. It will be pleasing to the shareholders in tho Auckland Tobacco Company to know that the tobaccos, cigars, ' end cigarettes manufactured by the Com pany are meeting with universal satisfac tion, and large orders have been lately executed for the South Island. The Go- I vernor of Fiji has taken 400 cigars of tho "Cupido" brand for use on tho way to England, expressing his opinion that thoy • were the best cigars ho had smoked in the ■ colony. ' Many members of tho medical profession ; are etttl^uilty of grave acts of dorilection ! of duty in the matter of sending in •t notices of cases of infectious diseases to tho I «ity authorities. On Saturday last a young man died oi typhoid fever, and the notice | -4f,U» illness did cot roach tho Sanitary In spector until yesterday, The date on the letter showed it had teen written on Satur day, aud the post marks showed it had been posted at Newton on Monday. Tho rote- S»yers hava to pay for these notices, and it I U only just that the city authorities should: [ demand from the medical profession moro punctual reports. Such reports as that! ondernotice is of very little use in quelling an [ outbreak of disease., while prompt reporting night be the " ounce of prevention" that is , ' worth "the pound of cure." . A Keepo 'which might possibly have; ' affected a crocodile to tears was witnessed | I this afternoon jn .Chancery-street.. A; ootorioas character named Mary Burton-1 show was making an exhibition of horself in « beastly state of intoyicatioii, and in tho ' Interests of public decency Sergeant Kiely awl Constable Mitchell proceeded to re .'■■:.■ .mow'her to the Police Station. Thoir task wm by no moans an easy one, and was ; rendered moro difficult by the fact that a . daughter of tho prisoner's clung to hoi4 Mother's senseless form, and sobbed for • mercy, Tho officers wore, however, relent ; leas, and Mr3Burtonshaw, giving utterance to volleys of oaths and torrents of blasphemy, . was lodged in durance vilo The daughter" - fay en the footpath pretending sho was in a I Cfc,l»ttfc the re-appearance of Sergeant Kiely ft «ntn.e gjseno .caused her to decamp rather haetily.

Tbe first harvest festival held in St. Peter's Church, Takapuna, took place last • Waning, and passed off very pleasantly. There wag a numerous congregation, . visitors having come in from all the sur : wending districts, while tho Takapuna dis- Met itaelf was very largely represented. For days previously tho ladies of the Lake tad been engaged in arranging to the west possible advantage the liberal contri butions of fruit, flowers, and grain, and the effect of their work last night was really ; ■charming, tho decorations being both chaste in design; and artistic in .execution. The «manientation of altar and lectern was . particularly good. The lessons wore read . ; oy the incumbent (Rev. Mr Long), and ad • Creeses were delivered by the Revs. Lloyd Koating,(Bt. Thomas's) and A.. Hitchcock KKorthcote), while the musical portion .of *he service was rendered by tho Trinity Church choir, under tho direction of Mr,E. Bartley. Mr A. Bartley was *ne organist. The hymns wore NO3. 383 iand 438, :and the anthems Dr. Gattetts "Praise Ye the Lord for His Goodness" , and "Ye Shall Dwell in tho Land." The double quartette in the former was very MrtefuHy sung by Misses H. Burgess, Eaßtham, and Ashton, Mra C. Burgess, and Meeaa Trevitheok, G. Seed, C. Bartley, »ndH. Brejt, and the solo in tho second Anthem was sung by Miss H. Burgess with good expieaeionT <Christohurch Chamber of Commorce yes :™™y: Bassed iesolu.t^onji in favour of Wing lauhge rates on the railway be * ™r *n Lyttolton and Christchurch, reduced . jyea per_ ton, and similar seductions on .we receiying charges for .coal *nd timber, . FK«Pith*delivering chargefor grain. •

SPORT IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

Bicycling.—A Famous Rldo.

This ia the ago of athletics, TioaLing, running, walking, and bicycling play no insignificant part in the programme of the various sports of this colony. And it ia as it should bo. Nothing ia moro worthy of fostering than that which engenders healthy exercise and physically benefits those who indulge therein. Prominent among the lour principal athletic pursuits referred to, bicycling may bo said at the prosent day to attract the greatest amount of admirers and

attention. From early morn to dewy eve, . turn in what direction you will, the bicy clist may be seen pursuing tho ovon and noiseless tenor of hia way, not tho ob=orved of all observer?, but only as a unit in tho crowd, who see nothing uncommon or uncanny in his appearance. Woo betide tho unlucky wheelman who had attempted a similar means of amusement in tho early part of tho present contury, moro especially aftor night had fallen in tho streets. A small red light in tho distance, than suddenly out of the dis taneo a figure shoots by, moving its lower limbs incessantly, and it is gono, only to give place to another :n, liko ghostly spectres, they Hit by in silont procession, weird but human. Ono night, of a bicycle under theso circumstances would have lasted our foro fathers to their dying day, and many would have boon tho tales handed down to tho prosont gonoration of tho night "the deil was abroad." Nowadays, howovor, tho bicy clo becomes not only an articla of amuso mont, but an article of service, and in many cases it has suporaodod tho horso, notably so in connection with tho delivory of lottors and tolcgrams. Ono of tho most astonishing feats of tho professional bicvol'st recontly camo under our notice, at tho Exhibition Buildings, when Mr Kolfo, tho champion of the Australian colonies, rodo 100 miles against timo. In Chrs. llmins. 45secs. ho accomplished tho distance, fulfilling, with a low soconds to spare, tho conditions of tho match. During tho performance it was noticeable that, after a few minutes' retiro mont from tho track, tho champion appeared (although ho had hurt his knoo) to resumo his ride with undiminishod vigour and in creased spoed. Note was mado of this by moro than ono of tho spectators, and tho great bicyclist was keonly watched every timo ho mounted. Speculation was rife, and many woro tho Burmises indulged in as to what tho champion utilised as a restorer. Somo suggested a bath, but that vas dismissed on tho grounds of timo. " What ever houscs,"suidoneexeitcdspeetator, "it's up to tho handle ; takes no time, and turns him out as freshas a twoyoarold. I'll find out before I go homo if I get a chanco at Kolfo." However, the chanco did notcomo to hand, and tho wishod-for information was not imparted on tho occasion. An interview with the champion sot tho matter at rost, * and, far from it boing any 3oerot private preparation that Mr llolfo uses during his performances, it camo out that it was a well-known C4erman remedy within tho reach of everyone. Speaking of tho great contest between John Watson, of Australia, and himself for tho championship of nil tho colonies, Mr Rolfo said :—"I desire to add my cheerful endorsement of tho good ellects I have at oil times received from tho uso of St. Jacob's Oil when in active training and racing. During my recent six days' contest hold in tho Molbourne Exhibition Building for £ 000 and tho championship of tho Australian and adjacent colonies, it was my boon com panion. I continually usod it beforo and after each day's performance, and tho results simply astonished mo. After riding for 8 consecutivo hours each day—viz., from half past 2 until half-past 10, my limbs would bocomo soro and stiff from over exertion, but after being woll rubbed with the Oil, all muscular pain immediately vanished, and 1 felt as fresh as ever. As proof positive, aftor tho contest was ovor, I rodo 100 miles against timo beforo a public audience, and I accomplished it in 0 hours 11 minutes 15| seconds. Another application of St. Jacob's Oil was mado, anditromovodall feelings of fatigue, and I felt perfectly tit for another race. lam positivo it aided mo to win the match, and I shall nover entor a similar contest without a bicycle and St. Jacob's Oil. I strongly advise all ' wheel men ' and other athletes to givo it a trial, and feel fully convinced their oxperionces will compare favourably with my own." Comment is almost unnecessary whon facts aro so significant as to speak for themselves, kot only has Mr llolfe found tho benefits of this, tho greatost discovery of tho present age, but there aro numbers—and their name is legion—who can unhesitatingly testify to it 3 miraculous and wonderful curative pro perties. .

William Ewart Gladstone.

DlfflUElil was a moro showy and rapid man. BLimarck lias the reputation of boing deeper and more far-seeing ; but Gladstone has tho European reputation of being tho man who can hold himself uncommittad to anything until he is ready, and then come with crushing force on his oppononts. His campaign in 1878 was characteristic of tha man. Ho "went for" tho head quarters of tho enemy straightaway, and having routed them in Midlothian, returned south, carrying everything before him. Ho seems on a fair way to repeat tho perfor manco in tho present campaign. Ho is a wonder of vitality. Fancy a man of 75 holding all tho cares of a vast empire and discharging them with a vigour novel' beaten by his best achievements of 30 years ago. The grand secret of so long a life of success is that he has over takon caro of his health. This should be noted by pooplo who are now neglectingtho symptoms of what may lead to parmanent martyrdom, to neuralgia and rheumatism. St. Jacob's Oil costs little, and may be obtained every where. Why, then, run the risk of having those shooting pains become chronic when tho application of so easily accessiblo a remedy is^i proved preventativo !

A Giant Ship.

The Cunard Co. haa just launched a mon ster ship, tho Umbria, of 8,000 tons, and with steam power up to 12,000 i>orto. Notwithstanding tho cronkora who pointed to tho Great Eastern failuro, and who said that sho would prove an equal failure, a trial trip has proved her the grandest vestol tho world haa ever seen, having steamed without difficulty or danger up to 24 miles an hour. The Company ar.d the engineers havo covered themselves with glory, and their magnificent succe a. will be followed up now by other compan ies, who will even excel the Umbria. It ia as certain as that the sun shines that within a fow years the distance between Australia and England will be covered in 20 days at the outside. We can concoive of no more magnificent sight than that of tho great 10,000-ton monsters of the future cleaving their way over ; the ocean under sail and steamut tho rato of 30 miles an hour. Th's tho Cunard Co. will certainly bring about within a few yoars. Speaking of that lino, it may not bo genorally known that such a tiling as a fatal accident has never been known aboard one of tlicir ships. In case of sprains or bruises thoro is always.an ample supply of St. Jacob's Oil aboard, but beyond that tho health and well-boing of . tho passengers is left to tho caro of tho I oflicors and good diet.

New Guinea Exploration.

It is always a tompting thing to adventurous spirits to set out and explore new lands. Ino vast island of Now Guiuea is tho Xl Dorado of our restless spirits; but hitherto all attempts to oross the island havo been fruitless on account of the woakness and ineKperienco of the ex plorers and tho hostility o£ the natives. A Mr Kerry has recently been giving us some faots and fancies of a tour, in which he asserts they found 12 great rivers, ranging from three auarters to a mile wide, and also aomo cplcndid ancciinena of gold. He has shown sjme of tho Hold and that of itaolf is sure to draw furth< r investigation But it appears the party made very free with thoir guna. This ia the fatal mis tako of a small party. They are afraid, and tho natives know it. What is required is a party large enough, and sufficiently equipped with pro visions, aniinunitloa (and St. Jacob's Oil, in case nf neuralgia or rheumatism caught from ex posure), and means of keeping up a clear track St communication from behind. Whether such a carty can be got together by private enter urfto remains to be seen. One thing ib certain, however: Whatever means aro adopted to cro's the island, a decided step should be taken to nrevent this ndisoriminate shooting down of men who havo an undoubted right to tcolr own land.

Ocean Races.

Tttetiti: is no grander spectacle in the world MfiHHI skin, or by taking opium or some i p- paraton ot It. But at what a cosr. Bette. nnsiiuu tunes to tfollow the course of n^ ■■■ ■'*£ of the ailment, and effects a permanent qure.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1885.



Wanted. WANTED, 38 Horsen and Brays for cxeavatinß; also, 25 good Pick and Shovel Men. — Apply immediately, Healy and Mc- Carthy, Ireland-street. Freeman's Bay; or at the job, near Star Hotel, Karanguhapo Hoad, on Monday morning _____ ANTED, six Teams of Horaea — Apply on tho Works. Franklin Road. ANTED, a Cliarcoal Burner.—Apply to A. Cunningham, Onchunga or Auck land. WANTED, a Second Mate for s.p. Waltaki.—Apply on boiird at Railway Wharf. Friday morning WANTED, by a first class Carpontor (too ill to work), Light Kmployment in drawing, writing, or figuring. — Apply Stab Oilico._ ' WANTED, for a Ssutliorn town, qualified and registered Chemist. Must be married man.—Apply to 3. C. Shnrland ana Co.. Wholesalu Druggists, I.orne-strect, Auck land. __ , WANTED, a Beamsrnan. — Apply to Suthorland & Co.. Tannery, Onclinngn. WANTED, a Well-sinkor.—Apply to Mr Joseph Uanka, Frozen Meat Com pany. _. WANTED, 2 Coopers for piocowork, Wuitarn, constant omploymont; to com mence In April. Only tlioso thoroughly ablo to mimufacluro casks of all Bizss ueed apply to Mr ,1 osuph Hanks, Manager Frozen Moat Company. W' ANTED, n steady young Man us Hookkeoper In a rntall business; per inanont employment, aud short hours.—Apply by letter, utatiug qualillcatioas, to "J.S.W., Stau Olllce. WANTED, by an oxporiomft'l Account ant, Hooka to Keep and Accounts to Make Out; charges vory modorato; references first class.—"Acoounte/'BTAn Office WANTED, by a Young Man, a Situa tion to look after a horse and garden; good milkor.—Address. A.H.0., Stak Olllco. ANTED, a Useful Boy.-Apply R. Row. Vlctorlantreot. Ift". WANTED, a Smart Boy; references required.-Apply to H. Kllison, Tobac conist, junction of Oroy and Queen Btreota. ANTED, a Rospectablo Lad for the Upper Department.—App'y to B. Gittos and Son?. WANTED, Two Smart Lads 14 to 18 years of ago as boilormaker apprentices. —Phoinix Foundry, Stanloystret t. ANTED, a strong Lad to attend bricklayer.—Apply W. Jonos. Bricklayer. Lincoln street, Ponsouby. _ WANTED, Employment in any capacity by a now arrival; 20 years' oxpcricncc in Bookselling and Stationery.—Address, "Rook aellcr," Stau Olllco, Auckland. AN"TED, a steady Youth, accustomed to driving, ns Coachman, etc.—Apply to Dr. Mooro, Lower Symonds street, at 8 p.m. WANTED, Nursemaids, Housemaids, and Goncral Servants, for Throo Kings. Mount Edi>n, Parnell, KpßOm, and Mount ltos kiil.—Mrs Jack's Registry. Mount Eden Itoad. ANTED, General Nursogirl, Forrmlo Cooks. Lad for Whoelwrlitht, Plumbnra, Blaoksmlths, Bootmakers, Milkman.—A. Me- Leod's Registry, Wharf, or St. Mary'u Road, Ponsonby. , "\TtTANTGb, several Apprentices.—Mrs TT Birch, Dreß3 and JVlantlo Maker, 112. Grey-street ANTED, a Situation for a Barmaid ; town; good roforence.I".—Mrs Whit combo's Registry, next Market, Wollesloy strcet entrancq^ _ WfANTEb, Strong (iirl for general Vf housowork; one child.-Apply at onco Mrs Hemingway, Junction Urapory, Ifroemun's Bay. WANTED, a Girl from 12 to 14 yoars old.-Apply Mrs B. F. Harding, Myrtlo Villa, Hacketl Btreet, Ponsonby. WANTED, a Girl about 12 or 13 years to look after a child.—Apply Mrs Katon, Hobson-strcot. WANTED, a Laundress. — Govornor Urowno Hotel; WANTED a respoctablo Gonoral Ser vant with a good roferonco, accustomed to children.—Mrs D. Qouk, Dovonport, third house above Puder's Store ANTED, ft Good Onornl Sorvant.— Apply Mrs A.M. Dignau, foot of Nol son-stroct_ _____ WANTED, ft (ienor.il Sorvant; must bo able to cook. No washing.—Apply R. H. Hartlctt. Photographer. Qucon-atrccu WANTEI', Gonoral Sorvant, with references.—Apply between 0 p.m. and S p m.. to Mi' 3 Wm. Thorno, Vonnont street, Ponsonhy. WANTED, n good Gonoral Sorvant j must bo a good nook and laundress; reforenocs required.—Apply after sir to Mrs Chudon. O'Rorko-strcet. WANTED, at onco, floußomaid to wait at table. — Governor Gordon Dining Rooms. WANfED, a respectable middle-aged Person as Housokcoper: must bo fund of children, and competent to mako up boys and girls' clothes; first-class roferencPß required.— Apply by lotter. T. J. Murray (W. Hunt'B), Patent Brick Works. Avondalc. _ ANTED, by a respectable Woman, 1 or 2 Children to tako caro of: terms moderate.—Ploaso call at Stab Ofllco for addroaa. WANTED, Work by the day ; a respect able Widow, highly recommended by a lady.—Address. " C.X./' Stak Office. ANTED, Ladyhelp, accustomed to domestic duties; must huro former colonial oxporionce. — Mrs Whitcombe'if Ro giatry, next market. Woliesloy-atreot entranoo. ANTED, Houaekeoper's Placo by widow, to gontlemon, or as general servant in small family; country preferred; flrst-class references.—Address "D.H., Stak Office. ___ XXf ANTED, 5 or 6 Working Men aa VV Boardors, at Old Houso at Home, Viptorla-Btrect._Torms,_lßs, wanning included. W "ANTED, by 2 or 3 Gentlomon, Pri vato Board and Reßidonce whoro no other boarders are kopt; bath room indispensable —Reply. Btating terms, to " Irono," Btau Ofilco. ANTED, 5 or G Steady Working-moo Boardors; good accommodation, and tcrma modorato.—Apply Glon Ayr, Eden Creeoent, opposite St. Paul a Church. ANTED, at once, Two Unfurnished Rooms, five or ton minutes" walk from Poßt-offlco.-Appjy___J_i_.___STAHO_llco : _ WANTED, by two young men, fur nished Bedroom, with uso of kitchun, within 5 minutes walk of Queen-Btreot— Apply "Y.Z.." Stau Office. ANT-D TO RENT, with purchasing clause, a 3 or i roomed Cottage.— Address, "H.V.," care of Mrs Marsdon, Oaborne-Btrcet. Newmarket. X\TANTED TO PURCHASE, a Block VV of about 5,000 acres Unimproved Land. —Address, with terms and full particulars, 1 • Brampton," Post-office. Auckland. ANTED, a good Dairy of Butter, from 50 Pounds upwards: cash on descry .-Address "W.," Stab Office. WANTED to Sell, a really good Cash Business. A good ohanco for any onter prißing person. Stock. Goodwill, and FlxUirea. £18 cashl Owner giving up through Ul-healOi. —Apply for address Star Olllco. . WANTED, comfortably furnished Bed room, with or without earij Breakfast and Tea, and Meals on Sunday. State terms.— Polo, oaro of Mr Hughes. Qncen-Btroot Wharf. WANTED KNOWN. — The cry of the age, " What shall we do with the Boysi" Every housewife should uso Wabnock Bros. Kxtract of Soap, and by so doing would give employment to a great number of our boys. Aa good and ohoaper than tho Imported. To be had_ofall Storekeepers. , WANTED KNOWN — Gente1 Hand sown French Patent Goloshcd Dress Boota. only 7alldper poll-, ?J_. incll!_if4JS_^) Selling offat Dampior's Boot Shop, Victoria-si Open during the sale from 8 a.m to Op.in. WANTED KNOWN-West End Phar maoy. Ponßonby Road, cheapest Drug Store in town-Hollo way's Pillß. Is 3d ; Cooklo's. is 3d' Whelpton's, Is 3d; Steadnmn's Powdora, s3d _ Chlorodvne, la and Is 3d; Porous Plasters, is ana Is 3d; Fluid Magnesia, la 3d; Citrate of Magnesia, la 3d; Jacobs Oil, 2s 6d; Do Jongh'a OITSb fld; Roots. Barks, and Herbs in great variety to arrive by next maIL—A.J. Blomneld, Pharmaceutical Chomist and Herbalist. ANTED KNOWN-Men's Wator tights, damaged by fire, to to 5a per pair, aro included in tho Selling Oif at Dainpicr'a Boot Shop, Victoria Btreot. Open, during the Sale, from 8 a.m. to 9 p m. . WANTED KNOWN— Cheap Timber I Cheap Timber I And all other kinds of Building Material, can be purohasod ohoaper and better than anywhere else at the yarda of P. Goldie .Albert-street ____ W~ ANTED KNOWN—The Auckland Fiah Company's premises at Cuatoms streot West and 207. Queen-street are now open and supplied regularly with all kinda of Fresh and Smoked Fish. Cleanliness and attention guaran oed. Orders by post or othorwisa punc tually attended to. Daily d6liverles.-Thomae F. Reddy. Proprietor. -fjrr ANTED KNOW N.— YV Blaok or Blue Diagonal coat ana Vest and Fancy Tweed Trousora, Sultfills.- WOOLLAMS. Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham Houao, foot of Grey-streeet. WANTED KNOWN, by those about to build, that Planß can be Preparod with duo regard to sanitary arrangements, beautiful in appearance and economical in cost, by Drape? Fowler, Architect, Wellington-atreet. Auckland. WANTED KNOWN-That One Suit made by MUNRO & MILL.IGAN. Hob aon-street, wIU wear longer than Half a Dozen (Cheap and Nasty) Shoddy Surra, WANTED, 3UO Ladies to Purchase Sun shades and Umbrellas at 40 per cent, under the usualprice. Truth, notputf-James Scutt. London House, Victoria and Nelson-sta., Auckland^ _— WANTED KNOWN—For the con venience of those who cannot shop in the day time, W. H. Dampier's Boot Shop in Victoria-streot is now open to 9 o clock and will continue to do so during the Selling Off. TT7ANTED._-SeeinKi8 believing. Navy V V and-black ground Prints, which aro now so fashionable and obtainable at Loirdon Houße only for tho prico-Byds. Sa Hid (sold elße\vhere Gd yard); the usual 84d_ goods for 5Jd. First class staff of Dresamafflafs kept on the premiaes. -James Scutt, LontfK' House. Victoria and Nelson-streeti}. AucßWfto. WANTED KNCfiVN.—Valentines in great variety afthelfoUowing pricesi:- Pnmic and Fancy' kindswiom Id. each, wltn envelope; sentimental ditSKn boxee, froai3d n te 8a each, dene up for pifet free of charge. Postaee paid on all at or above &J eaoh. Liberll reduction to the trade.-C. Mackay. Bookseller, &c, jll, Qrey-street.



WANTED TO SELL, 2 New Well built nn-1 Finished Houses of ti rooms r each; wutor laid on; top of .Alexandra-street, , with frontage to Symonds street; wood view and , pleasantly Bituntod. Price. £J7;i earn.-For '; terms, &0., anply to J. O'Brien, Elizabeth \ stroet, Ponsonby ; or, Auckland limber Com -1 pany'a Yard, Customs-street. ANTED KJSfOWN, that having ob talotd tho sorvlces of a thoroughly . competent Dressmaker. I am now prepared Io / receive orders.—Mrs 3. Bowler, Riordan s Build . ings, noar top of Hobson-slreet. ANTED, Tenders for Painting and Papnrlnff Groomed Houso; Mr M. ; Hill, Chemist, Eden Terruc*.—Apply Wrlgloy Handcock. WANTED.— Don't use Hitohons' Blood Rnntorer only as a last reaourcc. lt'x '. rteaih on Indigestion, Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout.__ . WANTED, Public to try llitohens' Vapour and Medicated Baths. Onco ; used yon will recommend toothers. WANTED, Tendors for additions to Shop in Karangahape Road.—Plans at Prlme/a, Ironmonger: WANTED, Tenders up to 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, tho I7th Inst., for tho orectlon of a Cottajo in Nowton, Plana, &c, at Mr LmnbounmV, Ironiiiongor, Kawngithupe lioiid. ANTTD, <> Boy to make himself Kouorally useful.—Apply to Col. Do-wson Klleraliu. WANTED, a Dairy of about COlbs. of good Butter ami 'JO dozen Kggs per week.—Goo. B. Rouiton, City and Suburban Supply Store, ICantngahape Road and Liver paol-Btreel. ■ WANTED, by a steady, handy Man, Work In Hotel, Roanllng or Private House; cuu cook; willing to maku himself genorally usoful. — Address "Handy," Stah OlIlCO; WANTED, Tondevs (labour only) for lliilldini; Cow-shed at Mount Roakill — Partloulara at Auckland Dairy, Hobson-Btroet, 9.1,") to 10 tomorrow (Thursday). WANTED, a Oonoral Sorvant— Apply to Mrs Duranco, North Shoro (opposito Scotoh Church^ W "ANTED, a Respectable Girl, [about IG, to asai9t with light housework.— Apply Mrs Watson, corner Victoria and Nelson street!-. WANTED, Man to look after Garden, Milk, and Oroom Horso at Romuera.— Apply J. B. Morpeth, Inßurance Buildlnßg. WANTED, at onco, a Nurse Girl to attend an infant by day.—Apply Water, 100 House, Victoria Quadrant. \\T ANTED, Tendors for buildin-; 5- V T roomed House at Romuora —For plans and spcclllcatioiiß, apply J. Lambert, at Butcher and Co.'b. . ANTED, 2 Apprentices.— Apply Auckland Steam Mftrblo Works, ttanley-Btreet, Parnell. It Levett WANTED, Gonorals, Nursegirls, at once, good wages, good places. -A. Mc- Leod's Registry, Wharf, or St. Mary's Road, Ponßonby^ _ WANTED, Girl about 11 to assist in houso work.—Mrs Walker. Molroio, North Shore. WANTED, o. respectablo Boy, about 14, for tho drug trade—Apply 263, Queon ulrout, ODpoeito Market entrance. ANTED, Fomalo Cook, 25s ; Mnrriod Couple, Housemaids, Ms, 15s; Waitress. Gonorals, Gisbomo and all parts.—Mrs Whit combo'B Registry, noxt Market. ANTED, a good stoady tlardoner for Wiiikato.-Apply J. Nowoll, care of B. Tonka fc Co. TTtTANTED KEOWN—Mori's Suporior TT Moagiol or Kaiapol Su»p, to measure, £115s; Trousers, 18s 6d.—New Zealand Tweed Company, Sbortland-st., opposite Stau Olilee. WANTED KNOWN. -FrooholU Cot tage, 20 minutes' walk from Qucan street. on weokly payment system.—Apply J. W. Heath, Charlotto-Btroot, by Riding Sohool, Now North Road, WANTED KNOWN.—Darapier having sot Uppor Quoon-streot agoing, will now help to mako Hobson-Btreot, in proof of which, look at the following Selling Off: Men's Coals, la lid, Is, and CsGd ; Moleskin Trousers, 3sGd ; Twoeddo.,ss; Men's Tweed Suit?, lfia; [■weed Voßts, 2s Cd; French Peak Capß, 4d; Superior do., Cd; lot of Men's Hats. &1. lid. and la ; Black Sntln, Is lid per yard; Slloßia. 3d por yard ; SlatO Linen, id : Lailicß' Rush llnta. 5d ; tliousandß of Drcas Buttons (vavlouit), Id per doz(-n or 9d por gross; Ladies' Whito Handkor chiefa, 2s lid per dozen; Ladles' Gloves, 2d per pair; Hooka and Eyes, Id per dozen cards; Toilet Sets, :td tho sot; Ladles' Black Combs. 2d each; Hair Brushes, 6d ; Bungles.. Id por pair; Worsted, 2d tho head; Clm-k'H Black Cotton, 200 yards, Id or Ski por dozen: Bibs. 3d : Bootoes, 3.1 por puir: Niedlos. 3d por 100 : Thiinbleß. 2 for Id • Ladies' Back Straw Hats. 3d; Tape. Gd per dcz-n- ijadles'Joraoys.lalld ; Mon'sUmbrellas, la Gd; Knitting Cotton. Is 3d ; Mon's Socks. 2d; Men's Collars, 2boxesaponny; Linen Collars, Id oach; ;Men's Shirts, lid ; Frilling. Id por yard i Stay Basks, Id per pair; Roller Toweli ng 3d per yard; Black Silk, Is 3d por yard; Sarconut, 4d per yaid; Wool Shining. 8d per yard; Blue Flannel, la: Butter Cloth, 2a per dozon yards; Boys' Bolts, 3d each; Mou'a Braces, Gd; Window Nots, 4d; Ladloa'Aprons. 2d id, and lid; Antlmaoassars. Gd; Lndleß' Uletera. 2i Gd to4alld; Ladloa' Ja:kot», 2a 6d. slid and la Ud ; Woolßhawrs. 1" : Sunshades, 1b ; Ladies' Umbrellas, Is 2d ; Corsets. Is 3d ; thousands of remnants of Ribbon, at 2d Uio remnant; Berlin Slipper Pntterns, Is 3d; Print Skirts, Is 3d, at Dampler's Selling Off. Hobson- Sll'cCt. . WANTED KNOWN, Houbos within 35 minutes' walk from Bank of Now Zea land. 3to 7 rooms, on weokly paymonts: depoalt not wanted.—Apply T. 8. Jackson, Klngsland Eatato, New North Road. ANTED KNOWN.-Oh, tho Acme Corsets havo straight busks. Yost I'hoy are aleo woll shaped, good supports, and half prico.-J. Green, 85. Vlotorla-BT«et TO BORROW, £30 at 10 por cont. for 12 months on Hfo Insurance policy; weokly re-paymento, or as agreed.— Address Industry/STAR Ojllco. Tlf ANTED KNOWN. — Selling Off VV Soiling Off. — A seasonable timo for a Cheap Sale.- W. H. DAMPinn's Annual Cheap Uo U Now Going On. Groat Slaughter, at his oot Shop. Viotona-stroot, and will contliuio for Six Weoks, whon tho wholo Stock will bo [Fored to tbo pnbllo at prices which will astonish them. In order to curtail tho oxpenso [ advertising I will only montion a few Hneß :— jidlos' Imitation Kid, olastlc-sidep, reduced to is and 4sGd; superior real ditto, reduced to 5s Gd to Gs, 7s. Bs, 8s Gd—all reduced In price; Ladles' Prunellas with high heels, reduced to 4a, 4b Gd. 4s 9d. 5s 3d, 6a, Gs 6d, and 7s-all re duced In price; a grand lino of Ladies Danc ing nnd Evening Shoos reduced to la Gd ; a cheap lino of Ladlca' White Muraolla loots, high lioflls. 33, l's and 2's 2s por pair; jadles' Auckland-madQ Carpet Slippers, reduced o 2s Dd; superior Morocoo, Unad with lamb skin, 2a Dd: Gents' nice light Patent Sllppors, roducod to 2s 6d. A largo lot of Buckle Bhoes wo aro determined to eloar out from 16 to 20 per cent, under coßt, G to 9, 2a; 10 to 13, 2* Od. A gi'eat many linos In Children's wo will Bell rc 'ardles3 of cost. Infants' Slippers, fld por pair; Luco-upa, i to 0. is; Infants' E 8., 2 to 5. 1b 3d; Infantn' Folt Looo-ups, 8i and Is per pair. A very nico Dorby Shoo (Udlcs1), Prunella, high hoots, reduced to 6s 9d, &c &o. As wo have a splondid assortment to ohooso from, tho publlo would do woll to call early and securo tho beat at Dampier'a Boot Shop, Vlotoria-Btreot; open from 8 In the morning till 9 at night. •Vfir ANTED KNOWN. VALENTINE PRESENTATIONS Will now bo ocoupying tho minds of our Young Frlonds, and no placo In Auckland contains such a VARIETY OF WVELY GOODS From whtoh a Seloctlon can bo mudo as OOODSON'S GOODSON'S ioNnoN IX>NDON arcadk ARCADE. A Splendid Assortment of the Latest Novelties in "THE ORTHODOX VALENTINE," Which form a suitable acnompanlmont to the more useful and moro highly appreciated present now so generally made at uio Season of Valentines. ANTED KNQWN — Ladies' Kid Boots, soiled. 2s Gd and 3s 6d per pair, ire included in tho Soiling Off at Oampier a Boot Shop. Victoria-street. Open during the sale from 8 a.m to 9 P.m. . "A ' RESPECTaSLE young Man rcquiroß A. a Situation as Apprentice to tho Carpon tcring.-Address, stating terms, to A.8.C., brAR Office. _^___ _— rr ~\ "GOOD HOME offered to highly J\_ respectablo young Person in family of four; must bo thoroughly dpmesticated.- Furthor pqrticularß, Box 148, Poßt-ofllco. BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, several good Machinists.-O. Black & Co.. Chapel-st, PIANOFORTE instruction required for Two Pupils in tho city.—State particulars aud terms to "E.S\" STABOfllcc. , OTONEWALLERS.^-Wanted, Tondera O for about 3 miloß of walling.—Apply at Morninssldo Store, or A. K. Taylor. Alberton. TO NEW ARRIVALS and others with small capital.- -Advertiser possessing nine acres of land near Auckland, adapted for fruit and poultry farm, wishes to moet with a young and enorgetic mon with small capital to work o mutual advantage (without partnership) in town Fririava—AddreSß " A.Y.Z.." STAR Office -ACANCIES for a Few Keapeotable Young Ladies; ago, about 11.—Apply be tween 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.. at the Auckland Tobacco Company, Fort-stroet. ■WOLFE'S SCHNAPPSr the greatest stimn- VV lantand tonic in the world. Beware if imitations. WORK Wanted by a steady Young Man; three or four hours a day, or a day a week.—Apply " A.M.". Star Office. To Let. TO LET, a large convenient Room, with fireplaoo, near Queen-street.—For address apply Btab Office. T~ O LET, those Promises corner of Mira and Norfolk-streets, Ponsonby; can bo used either for shop or dwelling; it contains 6 rooms.—Apply to William Rosser, Builder, Wood-Btreet. TO LET, two pleasant Rooms, with uee of kitchon; terms moderate.—Apply nex door to MraFoxes, Wood-street, College Hill. TO BE LET for a term, with purchasing olause (if required), a Villa Rosidence containing 7 rooms, bath-room, pantry, and every convenience; wator laid on, and tank in garden; situated on the rising ground, and two minutes' walk froifl Birkenhead wharf ;'cpm manding the most magnificent viows to pc found In Auckland The house is quite now, and to a good tenant would be let for £70 por annum.—Cards to visit at W. F. Hammond and Son's, Architects, South British Chambers. nfiOLlT, Furnished Private Bedroom X andH'.tlng-roomjiWith board or without. —Apply Mrs Dickins, Windsor Lane, Parnell.



TO LET, a 6-Roomed Houso on Mount Kclon Road: gns and water.—Apply Mrs - H, Waite, Mount Eden -_ I rilO LET, a Shop and Dwelling ; rent . J. low.—Apply next door J. Huberts, Grocer, . Ponsonby Road. . rfV) IjET, with immediate possession, I Houso of 0 Rooms and Bath-room, situated r In Upper Pitt-street; gas end water laid on; i an adjoining Blublo, hay-loft, and coach-house . could bo lind if required.—Apply to tho NoW Zealand llouso, Land, and Es&te Agency, Higl ! stroet; TO BE LET, a 7-roomod House on Mt. KoskiH Road. Good accommodation. Kent only 20a por week.—Apply to F. t). Ewing ton, Coqmbiss's^Arcado^^Jueon-streqt. MnOLET, a 3 roomed Cottage off Frank- I lin Road ; partly fumishod; furnituro can be had cheap.—Apply " J.H.," Stau Ofllco. TO LET, New 0 Roomed Houho at Pon soiihy; gas aiu |>vater; close to tram ; rent, Us.—Guy Trenchard, 83, Quoon-sU'cot. TO LET,.a Shop and 5 rooms, with evory convcuionco; rent, 19s a wook.—Apojy n ;xtdoor J. Roberta, Cirocer, Ponsonby Road. fXIO LET, a threo-roomed Cottage, corner I of Farniu-sfreet and St. Georgo's Boy R jud. Parnoll.—Apply .I._ Young, ahortland-st I TO LET in Napior-streot, a 5 roomed Housu; gai), water, and every convenience. Also, an 8-roomed llouso, with ovory convoni onco, in Somorsot Place, oil' Howe-street.—T. Usshor, Stichbury's JQuildings, Queon-streot. nn6 LET, a. comfortablo Four-roomed I Cottage; rent 129.—Apply 11. J, Rlordan, Hobsoußlroit near Cook-Btrcet. rilO JiE LET, (6 nmodious and coi.tr.illy .L situated Brick Htoro, lately occupied by Messrs Ingrum & Co., in Durham-street, next to Messrs Alfred iJnckland and Co.'s.—li'or par ticulars as to torm, rent. &c, apply to Vailo and Douglas, Land nml K'Htqto Agents, Shortland strcot. HtTC3CS3iHM"H rjlO LET, in Fox-street, Parnell, a 6- JL roomed Houso. Gan laid on.-Apply to J. M. Buchanan, Bhortland-street. rPIO LET, Cottaco of 0 rooms, in Choap- JL sido, off Symondsstreot, oppoßito City Road. — Apply to It. Portur, Burloigh-street, near StJ Sepulchre's Church. nnO LET, 4-roomed Houso and scullery; I very convenient, Summer-street, Pon sonby ; rent, Us Gd.-\Apply Mrs Moroy, O'Neill street, Ponsonby. rpiO LET, a Gentleman's Roaidonco in X Grafton Road. - Apply to C, Alckin, High-street. fpO LET, at -Arch Hill, North Road, a I Shop and 5 rooms.—Apply to Y. Warren, Nowton ; or, J. Jouning, Arch Hill. TO BE LET, Now Sevon-roomed Houso, Grafton Road; Gentleman's Residence, Park Road.—W. L. Mitchell, Coombes'B Arcade, Queen-street. TO LET, oxtensivo storago and two stalled Stablo in Cuatoms-street West— T. F. Reddy, Auckland Fish Company, Customs strcet Wost, or HO7. Qunenstrect. 0 LET, a Furnished Bod and Sitting room, with uso of kitchen.—Apply Mr Hough, Urocor, Ponsonby, near Three Lamps. ffW LET Oil SELL, Substantial JL premises lately occupied by Scott and Co , Arch Hill; Bult any manufacturer. — Apply on premises. f jfK) LET, tho Shop and Promifics lately I occupied by tho Riverßdolo Manufacturing Company in Uroy-streot.—Apply Potter and Co., D urhanvstroot T6~LET, thoso Iron and Concroto Stores situated cornor of Stanley-street and Alton llond; rent moderate.—Apply to S. J. Edmonds, Custoniß-stroot. TO LET, Upstairs Rooms, by Quoen- Btroot; Bultabln for Offlce, Store, or Samplo-roomii.—Apply Lewis and Blmpßon. nnO LET, a vory desirable Villa Rost- JL denoo, recontly erected on tho Avenue Road, Parnell, containing 7 rooms and bath room; fitted with register grate? and kitchen range; water and gaa laid on.—Apply J. M. and J. Mowbray. Land Agonta, Fort-street. TO LET, with purchasing clause, if nocos sary. a Villa Residence, with large piece of ground; boautlful view; gaa. water, and ovory convonionce.—Jos. B. Graham, Solicitor, ShqrUand-strcot. HPO LET, Offices at proeont occupied by X Victorian Mutual Assuranoo Company, National Bank Buildings.—Apply Heakoth and ticlmiond, Solicitors. rrvJ~BE LEASED fora torm, that very JL dcslrablo Property on tho Pah Road, Epsom at prosent occupied by Mr Garland, consisting of 15 Aeros of rich Land in gross, very comfortablo flroomod Houso, good Slublee loobo boxes, and all necessary out bullding«.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Fort-Btreot. rjTO LET, 2 new Brick Shops, well i. finished; gas and water laid on; situated In Wollosley-strcot East.—J. B. Morpoth, No. 20, N.Z. Insurance. TO LEASE, 2 to 5 years, two convenient ground floor OfHoori, central position, Quoon-street; also, a largo Hall for Uireo nights weokly.—J.R.Raudorßon,MorcantUoChamborß. nnOLETjTwoShops withDnelliug-housoa X combined, Wollosley-streot, adjoining Oram's Hotel; qulto now, fitted up with coim tcrß, Bholving; gas and wator laid on; evory convonionce, and well finished. Tho owner will be willing to trado with them. Rent, 80s por wook oach.—Apply Oram's Hotel, Hobson and Wellesley Btroeto. O LET, a Shop and Dwelling (4 rooms) noar Cook-st. ifntrancoto Markot: water laid on. Rent low.-Apply Carbincß & Taylor, Auctioneers, Quccn-etreeL TO LET, Two 7-ioomed llousos in Me- Kolvio-street (Ponsonby Road ond); rent, 183; pleasantly situated, md oloso to tlie tram way.— Apply toMalcolmßOn & DeLacy/flio New Zealand Houso, Land, and Estato Agency, High-strop t. m o l b t, QUEEN-STREET. BHOPS AND OFFICES, PALMERSTON BUILDINGS. Apply Carotakor, or H. GitKKtf, care Messrs WIIITAKEH & RUBBKLL. nnO BE LEASED FOR A TERM. HIGHBURY HILL, BIRKENHEAR-Ono of tho best properties In tho District, with snug and comfortable Dwelllng-houso in good repair, having all tho conveniences dosirablo for a omily. Thoro aro over 11 acres attaohod, all in high state of cultivation, with good paddocks nd Orchard. To an enterprising man theoe would produco a vory profitable roturn, nnd moro than pay the annual rontaU The owners will loaso for a term to a good tenant but to anyono wishing to sccuro a pro perty so raroly In tho markot offers of purchaao will also bo entertained, and llhoral terms mado.—W, L. Mitchell, Land and Estate Agent, Coombcs's Arcade. t—*— nho LE ASE, first-class Family Residence, X containing 13 rooms; stabling and out buildings; water and kob | allotmont containing bout 1 aero; situated oorner Vlow Road and Albert ATonuo. Mt. Edon.—Apply on promlßos. FFICE (Furnished) to Lot; first floor 1 St. Munsro Chambors, opposito Bank of Now Zealand.— W. Buchanan, St. .. Mungo Chamborß. "DONIES FOR SALE-(I) Bay Maro, L sultablo for lady or children; <2p Groy Maro, rising 5 years up to weight. Both aro exceptionally quiet, and believed to be sound. —Roy. D. W. Rnnclman, Hamilton Road. CJIX-ROOMFiD HOUSE to Lot, Nelson -5 street, 14s; also. 5 roomß. Pratt-streot, city water, 12s.—C. Williamson, Eaiato Agent, High-stroot. ___ ij\ (I EWINft .T ON, t? • ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'3 , ARC A DX, ESTAIILISIIKD 19 XEAKS. TO BK LET. a Comfortablo Sovenroomcd House near tho bridge at Rocky Nook. Rent, 19s. TO BE LET closo to tho Bereßford-atrcot Churoh, a Bovon-roomed Honso, with gas and water laid on. TO BE LET, a Shop and Dwelling-house In Wellinirton-stroet. TO BE LET, on Mount Roskill Road, a Slx roomed Houso in an olovatcd position. Rent, 17« (s<l FOli SALE, at Rocky Nook, the few remain ing volcanic allotments in this delightful suburb. Terms easy. Land Transfri Titlo. FOR SALE, 191 Acres of Land at Mount Roskill. fonced. planted, and a little houso thereon, £770. Deposit required, £100; balance at 7 por cent. In flvo jeare. CIIKAP HOUSES. Shops, Cottages, Farms, nnd Allotment for sale. Meetings. DEVONPORT STEAM FERRY COM PANY (LIMITED). A General Mooting of the abovo Company will be hold in fie Devonport Hall. Devonport. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, February 11. ISBS at 8 o'clock. Business; To rocelve a statement of accounts for tho year ended 31st Docembnr, 1881, and to elect Four Directors and an Auditor, en** * v" BEN J. TANNER. Manager, Anokland, Febrwrr 3,1855. Tp|EVONPORT NAVAL ARTILLERY. "^lspectldn Parade will take place TO MORROW (Thursday), at 7.30 p.m. Evory member is warned to ag°nd, p< RAFTON ROAD BAND OF HOPE. The Monthly Meeting of the above Band of Hoio iill be held In tho Wesloyan School room TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at. 7.30 o'o'ocl". Addresses will be given by the R6vr \V S' Potter, and Mr James Godber, of Wel lington, and Recitations by members and friends, Rev.R. Bavin in the cnalr. Admission free' R.MEARS, Secretary. -m/TICROSCOPICAL SOCIETYj Those desirous of forming a Circulating Microscopical Society ■ are requested to attend a Mooting in Auckland Institute, it 8 o'clock on THURSDAY EVENING, 12th inst., or to communicate with the Secretary, or to con tugs, STEEL, Hon. Seo. N.Z. Sugar Co.'aOffice,|Custo.inß-Btre6tEast. mO~T HE RATEPAYERS OF ""■ PARNKLL. A Meeting of all who are desirous that tho Hotels in Parnell should be closed at 10 o'clock is hereby called for the purpose of furthering the Election of Candidates who run on the 10 o'clock Ticket. Meeting to be held in Presby terian School-room on f THURSDAY EVENING, Fobruaf y 12, at 7,30 o'clock. . ■ S, Q, BURCffISS, Secretary. INQUIRIES about New Zealand and ite People ' will be fully satisfied for One BhUling on reference to Brett's Auckland tor 1885. Send it to Home Mends.



For Sale. Tm Olt PKIVAT E SALE. CONQUEST PLACE, PARNELL. A raro chanco for procuring a large Block of Lund (about three acres), together with a new well-built Houße of six roome, In the fashlonabio, pleasant, convenient, and fast-rising neighbour hood of Conquest Placo, Parnoll. The above property Is open for Private Sale for one wrkic only. If not sold, will tlion bo offered to the public in Twonty-sevon Qood Building Sites, a per plan now in the hands of the undersigned. • R. ARTHUR, , "" Salesman and Auctioneer. A CULTIVATED FARM, ON THE BANKS OF THE WAIPA, FOR SALE OR LEASE. A Farm of 250 Acres, subdivided into nine paddocks, 10 Acres being Bush, with substantial llomostoad, Dairy, Slablcs, Stockyard. &c, for Salo, on easy terms, or will be Let on Lease for throe years at £90 per annum. It has a half mile of river frontage, steamers passing four timos a week. Also, a vory choice Httlo Farm of 116 Acres> at Deop Cr-^ek, which must eventually become tho fashionable watorinirplacoforiAuckland, having I acuities only to bo seen to bo appreciated. Thoro is a 5-roomod Cottage thereon; ocean frontaßO. Price. £800.-Apply to Tliob. Wayth Gudgoon and Co., Estate Agents, Bennett's Chumbcrß. DRAPERY BUSINESS FOR SALE IN NEW PLYMOUTH, TAHANAKI. For Salo, thai well-known Drapery and Clothing Business trading under tho huiik of Moroy and Buttle (late Walter Moroy} in Devon; alrcot. Now Plymouth. Tho solo reason for disposing of this business is in consequence of Mr Morey'B retlroinont from the drapery trade, Applications for further particulars to bo ad* dressed to- M ORKY & BUTTLE, . Devon-street, Now Plymouth. T\UAPERY BUSINESS FOR SALE. WM. EYRE, Draper, Victoria-streot, in open to disposo of his old-cstablishod DRAPERY BUSINESS. Stock at valuation. Good turn over. A Leaso of Shop will bo given: A splondid oponlng for an enterprising man with small capital. If no suitable offer is mado tho stock will: bo offered to tho public at leas than cost prlr.n. FOR SALE, to wind up an estate, 100 Shares in tho Miranda Coal and Iron Cr. Limited).— Apply to H. Ashton und Son, 8, New Zealand iHSuranco Buildings. FOR SALE, 2 Shops and Dwelling in Quoen-Btroot, Onohunga.—Apply Giant and Cook. 75, Quecn-stroct, Auckland. FOR SALE, Birkenhead, within 2 miles of tho wharf, on the main road, 5 aorcs' or Land, partly improved ; .€ls per acre.—Guy Trcnchartl, 83, Queen-streot. FOR SALE, a 14-feot Open Boat.— Apply W. Drew, Gas Holder, Frcoman'B Bay. FOR SALE, COLLINGWOOD STREET (City), comfortabc House of 7 rooms, verandah, gas und water laid on, cup boards, kitchen dresser, &c, Allotment, 35 ,x 105 j prlco only £303.—App y to D. F. Evanp, Anctlonuor and Katnte Agent, Queen-stect." 1127 ■ FOR SALE, tlio Business at Newmarket, formorly carried on by llr Jenkins, with leaso of promises ; the best sito in Nowmarkct. —For particulars apply to Aroh. Clark fc Song. TjiOß SALE, Dovonport, 2 good Houses,"1 U fine business position — easy terms; sevoral Houses, main road, near wharf, volcanic soil; Allotmonta in host position, aplondid terms; Large Blocks, gea frontage— licap; also, 11 Acres, linost sito in Northcotc, and several Farms.—George Brown, Dovonport Central Agonoy. Vauxhall. FOR SALE (cheap), City Leasehold Building Allotments, situated in Picten streot and Beresford-street; Allottuonls each 50 x 110. Third of tho valuo of all properties re turnable at expiry of loose. Ground rent. £10 each per annum.—Apply Tho New Zcalaud House, Land, and Estate Agency. Highstroet. FOR SALE, ROSEBANK, AVON DALE, a tirst-class smijl Farm of 18} acres and Residence of 5 rooms, thoroughly woll finished, dairy. Btablo, washhonse, barn, &c. Tho land is of tho llrat quality, all In grass and cultivation, good frontage to tho river, about a illo from tho Railway station, and only G miles rom the city ; there is a good aeitm of lignite on io proporty, which ia being worked by the pro prietor.—For further particulars apply to I). F. Ev»ns, Auclioneor and Estate Agent, Qnecn- Btroot. 13!i8 FOR SALE, York-atreet, l'arnoll, eloso to Mechanics' Bay, a very dpslrablo Cottage of 5 rooms, with every convenience, commanding a beautiful viow of. tho harbour i freehold allotment; situated within S minutes' walk from tho railway BUition and 10 minutos from Queen-street. Must bo Bold at onco.— Apply to D. V. Evans, Auotioncer and Estate Agont, Quoon-stroot. F~ 'OR SALE, KINGSLAND, close to Rail way Station, a vory nice Httlo Cottage, of I rooms and scullery. Allotment, 40 x Hi; prloo only £140, tho ohoapest proporty in tho markot.—Applv at onoo to D. F. Kvans, Auotioneor and Estate Agent, Queen-street. 1379 TmOR SALE OR LEASE, NGARUA- V WaHIA. a flrst-olaßß Farm ; 250 Acres of r'ch allnvial soil, situatod on tho banks of tho Walpa Hirer. Tho whole of tho land has boon under cultivation. Thero is a comfortable House of 7 rooms, nearly new, and all the necossary farm outbuildings. This is a really good opportunity to secure a grand proporty on very favouriblo terms.—For further particulars' apply to D. V. Evans, Auctioneer and Estato Aitont. Quecn-Btreet. 171 OR SALE, Cromwoll Road, Mt. Eden, } a Kirst-olasß Family Residence, situated on the mountain and commanding a magnificent vlow of tho wholo country and harbour. The House comprises Seven Rooms, well-finished off, and every convonienoo: vory large cistern. Allotment has a frontago of 132 foot by a depth of 100. 'I ho vlow from this property can never hi built out, as it has almost the highest eleva tion in Auckland.—For f urlbor particulars and cards to viow, apply to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Estato Agent, Queen-stroet. __ jjpOTl SALE, new 7-Koomed House, waah- JD honso, &o.; eaa and water; large Allot ment; also, now Piano.-Apply on Promises, Hnpburn-strect, Bixth houBC from Ponsonby Road. FOR SALE OR TO LET, n bargain, aa the owner is leaving, two Now Houses of 7 and 8 rooms; good garden to each.—Apply first house Richmond Road end of Surrey- 81 feet, Hurroy Hllla. J jiOß SALE, a good profitablo Cash Busi nees in full working order.—Apply Thomas Slator. City Market. ;__' FOR SALE, new House of 7 rooms and pantry, fitted with every convonionce; arge allotmont, stablo and wash house—Apply at fvcye3's. Vjow Road. Mount Eden. FOR SALE, an upstanding Chestnut Goldlng, 5 years old, broken to single and double harnos3; suitable for hansom or '&us; also ecvoral first-class Itackn and Harness Horsos. — Nowton Livery and Bait Stablos, corner Upper Quoen-Btroet and Karangahape Road. 171 OR SALE, a bargain, 8-roomed House, 1 about 3 miles from town; small dopoait; balance to suit purchasers.—Apply O. Reid, Cabinetmaker. Hobson-strcet. OR SALE, in loading thoroughfare of city, Leaso and Goodwill of a flrat-olass Fruit and Poultry Business, with fixtures com plete—Apply to Thomas Slator, Lobboo City larket. ALBERT - STREET, NEXT STAR HOTEL.—For Sale, Businoss Allotment situated In Albert - stroot, next Star Hotel; allotment, 50 foot frontago x 213 foot deop. This allotment is, without exception, ono of the finest business sites In Auckland.-For price aud terms, apply Malcolmson and Do Lacy, Tho Now !5t aland Houso, Land and KBtato Agency, Higr.-s.rect. ■ /"'IOLLINU WOOD-STREET.— Fob Sale, V/ a Pretty Little Villa of 5 rooms, uas and water laid in, only 15 minutoe' walkfrom|Quoon otroet Wharf. Tho houso stands on an excel lont Bite, good Allotment, grand view, Prico, £130.— W.L. MrTpjiKH,, Ltmi Agont, Coombcs's Arcado, Queon-street. ; UST bo Sold ; no reasonable offer re fused; cither together ..or separately— Two Four-roomed Verandah Cottages witli wolls, tanks, and ovens; altogether they aro really two vory nice comfortablo homes. Torms to suit purchasorj; or prico for onsh down, tako tho two for £360.-Apply Sf ab OfUce. SUPERIOR Private Boarding-house for Salo In the city at a low prico on easy terms.—F. G. Kwlngton, Estate Agent. STARTLING FACT.—A Permanent In como of £500 per annum may be scoured by an ontorprising Man and his Wile with £150, by purchasing from tho uudorsignod a first class Boarding Houso, handy to Queen-street, having 23 rooms, all woll and completely fuy nishod, oapablo of accommodaUng 30 people, and having now 20 pormanent boarders; the loaao ia for five yeai'B from Ootobei' last, and the whole complete will bo handed over for tho above hum. Sickness tho only reason for selling. Never before offered for salo—J. R. RANDER SON. Morcantllo Chambers. mO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY. X -Lot 80 of the subdiYlfllon of Allotment l|TSeotion Si, suburbs o( Anokland, situated irt tho oontro of tho paddook known as Admiral Seymour's, fronting Melford-street, Ponponby. This is the only allotmont so near the Three Lamps offering such advantages as to position and isolation from Immediate neighbours.'- Size 40 x 120. Offers to bo submitted on or beforo MONDAY, 16th February, to Guy Trenchard, Insurance and Commission Agent, 83, Queen streot. , XTACHT Titania for Sale, Coppered ah^ X in good order. — Apply to T. Richards, near Sawmill. Mechanicq1 Bay, Corporation Notices. A UCKLANP HARBOUR. BQARP, TENDER wm OO^&ff W^ Harbour Board Offlce, Aiickland, 7th February. 1885, Separate Tenders will bo received at this Office until TUESDAY, tho 17th instant, a Noon, lor Counters; also for Office Fittings and Furniture, in terms of plans and specifications to be scon at tho Engineer's Offlce. The loweßt or any tender not neoeasarily ao ?6f endors to bo addressed respectively, •' Tender for Counters," and "Tender for Offlce listings. andFnrnltUre G " R AYEB AICKSN, Chapman. T>QR,OUGH QF PAR^E.^^. 'Tenders wUI pa receded at the Borough Council Office1 up to's p,m. on MONDAY, the 2grd? mstftni for-the Removal of Dust, House Parilouiars to be obtained at tho above Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. g REYNOLDS, Town Clerk; February 11,1885. . >



Lost and Found* LOST, last night, opposite Bradley nnd Nowoll's. Karangahapo Road, the Bottom out of a Carriage Lamp.—Finder please return to Fruit Shop, noxt Naval Hotel. Pitt-street. OST, last evening, in Wellesley-street East, a Manuscript Lecture.—Finder will greatly oblige by leaving it for the writer at the Star Office.. II7IOUND, a small amount of Monoy, in a D Parse, in the neighbourhood of Kyber Pasa.—Apply Star Office. 1710 OND, 'a~ Safe" Key.—Apply Star : Offlce. _*«-| -REWARD.— Strayed from my o&JL paddock, 1 Upstanding Grey Mare, about G years old, 1G hands high; has reared a foal. —Finder apply A. Buckland, Ha;market. Public Notices. TTV A R G A V ILLE RACES. MARCH era AND 7th. Nominations for Dargavllle Cup, Handicap Hurdles, Kalpara Handicap, and Publicans' Purso.x'lose on FRIDAY, 13th Feb. Nominations will be received by Mr W. Percival, Auckland, and Mr W. B. Buckhurst, Suci etary, Dargayille. TTIUREKA'S DUNBDIN CUP. Tiokets should bo securod early. Consulta tion filling fast. 1,000 shareholders at 10b. A DAM BEDE'S DUNEDIN CUP. Intending Investors should apply early. Con sultation now threo parts full. 4,000 Members at 10s Each. V> I G E~6~N M" ATC II A Pigeon Match for all comers will takcplaco in tho Paddocks, Now Lynn Hotel, on SATUR DAY Afternoon Next, February 14th. — F. H. Clements, Proprietor New Lynn Hotel. PICTORIAL ART UNlON.—Unclaimed numbers : 007. 872,11G, 881, 679, 952, 651.96. Vlf not claimed within ono week, forfeited. t> IL L. "pOSTING . THROUGHOUT AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. At the "STAR" OFFICE arrangements can bo mndo for tho spoedy Printing and Posting of Bills throughout tho wholo City and Suburbs, including Onehunga, Otahuhu, Mangoro, Duyonport, Northcote. and up the Waikato, at most reasonable charges. Bills Posted by the weok, month, or year, or at per 100. Thoso persons having Bills to Post will please forward them to tho Publishing Office, where they will rocoivo prompt attention. /^kUEEN GOLD-MINING COMPANY \d (LIMITED). A Call of Twopence por Share on the Com pany's Capital has this day been mado by the )lrootors. payable to ths Manager, at tho Com pany'sOflleo, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of March, 1835. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Auckland, Bth February, 1885. "XT E W ' O T O R V ! NEW STORY!! IN NEXT SATURDAY'S "STAR" SUPPLEMENT wn.ii ArPKAR A NEW ASB HIOHLY IKTERESTINO SERIAL •StORY, ENTITLED, VELLA VERNELL: OR, AN AMAZING MARRIAGE. By MRS SUMNER HAYDEN, Author of " Little Goldie." "The Midnight Mar riage," " Qeraldino," &c, &c. Readers wishing to follow tho thread of this Story must peruse tho opening chapters on Saturday, which contains tho gorm of the entire plot. "VTOTICE.— I will not be responsible for _L3i any Debts contracted by my wife, as she has left my home and is supposed to hiivo gone to Avondale —(Sinned) K. McDonald, 74. Grey-Bt. f|"UIE only Tailor in Auckland-that gives JL customers Hat to match with tho Suit froe of charge; £A Is tho suit-J. Williams, People's' TttlloTjVlctoria-Btroet. r>~O"A~RTD~O F E D U"C Afl ON. Applications for tbo appointment of Head Tcachor of tho Waiotahi Creek School. Than.es, will bo reoeived by tho Board on or before 'HURSDAY, 19th Fobruary, 1885. Salary, ac cording to scale baaed on avorago attendance, about £200 a-year. Applicants to state full par oulars. Any Candidate who. either dlreotly or In irectly, Is concerned in canvassing membors of 3e Board or of tho Bohool Pommlttco will bo ipqualiflcd. ' By ordor of tho Board. - VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. JL*£tfki\£\ TO LEKC it, ecxm of from lt'O""\r £10 upwardß.-Apnly Wm. S. Jochrane, Coohrane's Auction Mart, 185. Queen- Btreet. THE Undersigned is about to leave Auckland for twoortiireo weeks, and will re turn (DV) about Uio ond of this month. The following modioal men will kindly attend to any urgent cases for mo:—Drs. Richarason, Stock w<3l,and Wine.- THog r KKNI>ERmNB , Auckland, 9th February, 1885. 1^ O T I C B. LEASE FOR A firtM~OF YEARS, THE BELLE VUE TEMPERANCE HOTEL, TAURANGA. 2G Rooms. Tormß vory easy. A good ohanco for In duiitrious family. Satisfactory reasons given foy ; leaving, it.—Apply to T. H. Chatfleld. Com mission Agent, Quoon-strcot Wharf, Auokland, or J. Bodell, Proprietor, Tauranga J. BODELL. ■VTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), It fa hereby notified to Shareholders In New Zealand that a Dividend at the rate of ten per cent, por annum for six months ending 31at Docomber last, and a Bonus of five per cont., wl'l be payable at tho Company's Office, Qucen stroct, on and af tor tho 10th inst. FREDK. BATTLEY, SoiTOtflry. Auckland, 9th Fobruary, I 88& URANUI RILL UNITED GOLD , MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Tho directors have this day made n Col) of One Shilling per-Sharo on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary at the Ofllco of the Oflmnany, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on tho 12th Jay orifetoW,. 1885, JAS ; STODART> i Secretary. Auckland, 27th January, 1885. D OSHERVILLE^ GARDENS!, J\i . -ST. HELIERS BAY. * TEA AND RBFREBHMH»'fti CAN BK OJffAiSfO, • gW3[NQS' IN THE ORCHARD. Arr^ntsem&nta can be made for Schools and Pilvate Parties, Furnished Apartments for Seaside Visitors. Board optional. C. F. EADDY. Proprietor. WHEELWRIGHTS are invited to send Orders for Puriri Huba, Wheels, etc., to Guy Trenchard, Agent for Bay of Islands Waggon Co.. 88,' Queen-street. C4RP3TB ! CARPETS ! !—Just landed, ex Vanduara, some very choice designs in Tapestry and Brnsaels Carpets, Is Gd. Is 9d, la lid. 2s 6d, and 2s 9d. Thelatter is real Brussels, and usually sold at 3s lid.—James Scutt, London House, Victoria and Nelson-streets, Auckland. AGNETiC HEALING.—MR MIL NER STEPHEN receives Patients at his Rooms, Somerville's Buildings, Vulcan Lank, daily from 10 tills o'clock. ■&&!* X— REWARD" the owwv ty dW<vOO purchasing this House, close to tiamcar, fifteen minutes.'- walk from Queen-street, water, gas, sink, newly painted andpapored, and good'workshop.—Apply tft ■Walter I* Prinle, Gr.ocei, etc, Karangabace ](toad, Newton. ' '' £f-t £\TO £10,000 LBifTMi BuUding dI^X V Sweety Brt9olp]es,oronothexterm} to' suit upiiowers. Allotments bought and Ho^aea built on Weekly Payment System. Mortgagoß and Loans negotiated. See Wat n Propertioa for Sole on ot^or page. Six pc? cent. allowed on monoy deported for investment— O. WiLLAMSON, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and valuer. High-street, Auokland. __^ g *-- - g- VT All children suffer from them. If Buepectcd, aak for the Certain Cure. SHARIiAND'S WORM POWDERS, Is packet s Apothocariea' Hal opposite Post-offloe,



OT, JAMES'S HALL. * TUESDAYTiEB. 17. AIR REID'S CONCERT. PROGRAMME. — PART I. « Grand Selection, "Tho Pride of Scotland".. Band Song, " Soots Wha' Hao". .Mr Reid Song, "fhoGocd bynattlioDoor ..Mr Edwards Sons?, "Auld Ilohin (ln\v "..Min9 Ciribble. . ReciUtioa, "Chriatnins Day in the Worklioueo " ..Mrlloak Song, " Tho Land o' the Leal". .Miss Poaca Song-, "Mary of Args le "..MrHanna Duct, " Hunting Towor"..Miss Gribblo and Mr Keid Song, "Jessie, the Flower of Dunblane"..Mr Carter PART 11, Set of Wnltzßß, " Scottish Aim "..Band Song, "Ye Banks and Braes "..Mr Hunna Song, "The Flowers o' tho Forest "..Miss Peaco Recitation, " The Charity Dinner ". .Mr Boak Song, "Old Scotland. I Love You "..Mr Carter Song. "Down the Burn, Davio Love "..Mr Edwards Trio," Willie Brow'd a Peck o' Maut". .Messrs Reid, Culpan. and Carter Song, " Coming Thro' tho Hye ".. Miss Gribblo Song, "A Man's a Man for a' That"..Mr Reid Company, " Auld Lang Syne." TVfEYV MUSIC CLASSES, conducted by JLI Mr \V. H. Webbe. See following adror tisements.—Apply Music Studio (over Mears'B), 198, QHoen-Btrect. r^iLEU CLASS FOR LADIES AND VJT GENTLEMENT.-Flrst Praotioe To-mor row (Thursday) Evening. Fee. Half a Guinea. AIIMONY CLASS for Ladies only, will open To-morrow (Thursday); vacancies for two studcntß. Fee, Ono Guinea. tVud'lmemts of music for ele- XV MENTARY PV PILS.-Ncw Clares now forming for adults. Fee. Ono Guinea. EACHEKS' SPECIAL CLASS FOR 11 ADIES.VThree vacancies.—For particu lars a p y Mr W. H. Wobbe. QINGINof CLASSES will commenoe To' (O morrow (Thursday), Separate classes for Bo jrano, nlto, tenors, and bass. Fee, One UUJIIBS. mHE NORTIi NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSO CIATION (LIMITED), 09, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND. It is not generally understood that our aim Is to bring producers and consumers together. On behalf of our shareholders, wo have FOR SALE:- POTATOKS, CHAFF, BUTTER, EGGS, CUKESE, FRUIT, FLAX, And other Farm Produce, which wo Bball be glad to quote, W. GARRETT, Manager. DFFER OF FREE PARDON TO AN ACCOMPLICE. Department of Justice, Wellington, 21st January, 1885. Whereas on or about tho 1' th day of January instant, the premises of tho New Zealand Timber Company, situated in the City of Auck land, wero Bet on fire: This Is to notify that His Excellency the Governor will grant a Free Pardon to sny person Implicated in the said act, not being the irinclpal offender, who will Rive such infor mation as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of any one or more of the other offenders. JO3. A. TOLE. mnE LICENSING ACT, 18S1. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. I hereby, in accordanco with tho Licensing Act, 1881, and Amendment thereto, ami tho Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1870, notify that tho undermentioned persons liave been nominated for tho o/llco of Mombers for the Licensing Committees for the districts named as under. * As the number ot Candidates nominated does not exceed the number of oflicos to bo filled. I hereby publicly declare tho undernamed Candidates to have been duly olected as Mem bers of the Licensing Committoos for tho fol lowing districts:— . CITY EAST. BUCHANAN. JOHN ED3ON, JOHN . FKY, ROBERT HILL. THOMAS B. NEWMAN, JOSEPH First Meeting to appoint a Chairman, to be held on FRIDAY, 20th February, at tho Office of Mr Jußoph Newman, Insurance Buildings, at three o'plock p.m. CITY SOUTH. CARADUB, JAMES CARR. JAMKS W. GOLDIE. DAVID HILL. CHARLES G. KNOTT, JOSEPH - First Mooting to appoint a Chairman to be hold on FRIDAY. '4Jth Fobruary, at the United Methodist Schoolroom, Pitt-strcot, at 7 p.m. CITY NORTH. EWINQTON. FRED. G. NEAL. ROBERT OWEN. GEORGE W. ROBINSON. JOSHUA WINSTONK, GEORGE First meeting to appoint a Chairman to be held on FRIDAY, 20th Fobruary, at theofilco of Mr F. G. Ewington, Coombes's Arcade, at tho hour of 1 o'clock p.m. poiioNßY. COUPLAND. JAME3 McKINSTRY. WILLIA.M. GITTOS, JOHN KNIGHT. ALFRKD OSBORNK OWKN, GEO. W. First meeting to appoint a Chairman to bo held on FRIDAY. 20th February, at tho Stores of Mr J. Gittos, Wyndham-Btreet, at 3 o'clock p.m. GRAFTON. HOLDSHIP, GEORGE HUNT, WILLIAM PIERCE, UEO. P. STONK, C. J. WHITE, F. A. First Meeting to appoint a Chairman to be held on FRIDAY, 20th Fobruary, at tho Insur unco Buildings, at 1 o'clock, p.m. KARANGAHSAPB, GOLDIE, DAVID HIRST. HKNIIY MORRISON. JOHN WILKKB. JOHN C. WOOD, rfNOCH. First Meeting to appoint a Chairman to be hold on. FRIDAY, 20th February, at the Primi tive MuthodiHt School-room, Pitt and Edwin street?, at 8 p.m. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. City Council Offices, February 10,1885, 400 THE most suitable inviscdraut, stimulant, and protective Is wows's schnapps. Obtain tho genuine Wolke's. THFOUNDED on February 3rd, 1885, by JL . John Lynch, ono strawberry Bull, no visible brand, for trespass and damage. If paid Bull is not released before the 17th instant, it will be Sold by Public Auction at the Public Pound, Coromandel, at 12 noon on that date. JEREMIAH EtyAN, Poundkooper. HE AUCKLANITBRICK AND TILE COMPANY (LIMITED.) A Call of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share (the Ist) on tho new issue of shares has been made by tho. Directors, payable to the Manager at the Company's Office, Bmkwater Koad, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, tho 4th day of March, 1835, _ W. H.. COOPER. Manager. 1^ OTICE TO GROWERS OF TOBACCO. Tha Auokland Tobacco Company (limited) and the New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited) having united, all contracts made by either Compauy for the purchase of Leaf from farmers will be carried out by the united Company, who uro -prepaid to buy for cash, aj»d oti application to the under igned can'p^aoure tho Customs permit required by tho Ast Prior to removal of any tobacco, from a farm. N,B.—The Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited) la tho onlylregistered Tobacco Manu facturing Company in New Zealand, and Mr August Vollbracht, formerly working manager of the New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited), has no con nection whatever with it. AUSTIN WAXBH, Manager Auckland Tobapeo, Company (Limited). Fort-street, Auckland;, February JO, 1885, t Personal. MR EDMONDS, please call at Music Studio, 198, Queen-street, Tomorrow (Thursday). j MISS STEPHENSON, please call at music Studio, 108, Queen street, To-mor row (Thursday). WILL Mr B. or Miss C. leavp the locket at Star Office ? It will oblige and save further trouble to Choral Hall. PERSONAL.— William Freeman Adams, of Whangapoua, please communicate at once with B.Taylor, Post-office Store. Eden Ter race, Auckland ;or A. Brook.Newmocket-street, Newmarket, Auckland, where you will hear of aomething to your advantage. TKACY M. is to communicate with his Dartmouth Friend. Important news awaiting. THE Gentleman who took the Black Felt Hat (run tho dress circle of the Theatre Las.t Night, and left a brown one in Its plaoo, pan get nig own at Star Oglcc THE 'person who took the wrong Urn brejla. from the waiting-room of Messrs E, Cox & Soji'j, list Wednesday, is requested to return it to them. MATRIMONIAL.— Here's a real chance now; settle down in that salubrious suburban retreat whoro you can get i largo Volcanic Allotments with splendid view, 7-roomed Houae, lofty rooms, well and com pletely finished concrete verandah floor, lovely view (which oannot bo shut cut) of lend am sea, both Manukau and Waitemata, and all for £1,000. Moro money has been refused, but owner has now decided to sell as a line or witl two lots; £900 only; one £700. See me immedi ately, or it will be gono, because it is cheap in deed.—J. R. Randeraon, Auctioneer. EVERY Housekeeper should, try my TcaatlslOdperlb. Compare it. with any other at 2s id, you will save 6d per %lb,—A. B. Thompson, Tea Dealer, foot of Grey-street,



Gazette tn Bankruptcy* r N BANKRUPTCY. M.JLDJiN AT AUCKLANU. In tho matter of " Thfi Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and amendment thereor, and of the Bank ruptcy of John Kahvky, of Auckland, Car penter, a Bankrnpt, Notice is iierkby oivkn that the first Qenoral Meeting of Creditors will bo held at my office, Stah Buildings, Fort street, In the City of Aiiek land, on TUESDAY, February 17th, 1885, at 10 o'clock in tho forenoon. Proof of oobt must be furnished prior to the nieotinK. Proxy forms can be obtained at ray office. No proof can bo admitted, except under order of the Court, after thu expiration of three months from tho date of tho filing of the petition. Dated this 10th day of February, 1880. JOHN LAWSON. Official Assißnoo In Bankruptcy. G. N. Brabsey, Qucen-streot, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. . ,■ T N BANKRUPTCY* IN THB1 COURT OF BAN KRUPTCY HOLDKN AT AUCKIAND. In tho matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1888," and amendment thereof, and of tho Bank- . ruptcy of Thomas IIEALY, of Auckland, Fruiterer, a Bankrupt. Notiok is hereby givkn thai, tho first General Meeting of Creditors will be held at my office. Star Buildings, Fort-street, in tho C-ty of Auck land, on TUESDAY, the 17th February, 1885, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Proof of debt must be furnished pr.or to tho meotlnc Proxy forms can bo obtained at my oilico. No proof can bo admitted, except under ordet et i ho Court, after tho expiration of threo months from the date ol the filing of the petition. Dated this 10th day of February, 188a. JOHN LAWSON. Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. G. N. Brassey, Qucen-streot, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THK COUIIT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDKN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Aot, 1881" and of the amendment thereof, and of the Bankruptcy of Kuan Kibkwood. of Auck-. U-nd, Commiasion Agent, a Bankrupt. Notice is hkbeby oiven that the First General Meeting of Creditors will be held at my office St \u Buildingß. Fort-street in the City of Auok land"on TUESDAY, the 17th day of February. 18S5 at twelve o'clock noon. Proof at debt must bo f urntflhed prior to Uie BicetinK Proxy forms can be obtained at my office. No proof can be admitted, except under order of the Court, after the expiration o[three, months from Hie date of filing tho petition. Dated this 10th day of February, 1885. JOHN LAWSON, Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. RcesEix and CAMPBKT.ti, Wyndham-stroet. Solicitors for tlio Bankrupt. . Tendera. m O B D I L D E R 8. BRICK STORE IN COMMERCE-STREET I i consequence of the F.u ldor.,1 Picnlo taking place to-morrow (Tnutsrtay). 12th inst. Uie time for receiving tenders fortho above build ing is extended to 9. Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street. mobuil d b R a. Tenders will be received until noon ot tho 19th inst. for the Erection of a Villa Renidence. atPa P akura. u REALS & SON _ Arehiteo » B . Auckland, N.Z. ATOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND IX .OTHERS. ' Tondcrsaro invited for tho.Delivery;of Iron Sand to tho Works of tho New Zealand Iron Mid Steel Co. (Umitcdl, from the North Head, Mannkau Harbour, to bo in Two" Distinct Tenders one for Delivery into Barges or Uoppei b at the Timber Wbnrf. North Head, and one from Hoppers to Hail way Wharf, Onehnnga. Further particulars may be had from tho Manager on the Wows. All tenders to be addressed to the Works 8B sr before 21et February. . CjEPARATE Tondere are invited, for the JO Plumter'd, PalnterV, and Slater'a.work of Villa Kesidonce; also, Plasterei's%york of two Villa Residences, to close at noon, 18th inst. Plans and specifications to bo aeon and teudeis received at Smith and Beattie's, corner of jymouds and WakeEo'.d-atreetß. ■ . TO BRICKLAYERS.-Tenders will be receftc.4 up to- noon .of SATURDAY, Hth instant, far Brickwork. Plans and specifica tions to b» Been on Job, at cor nor of Pic ton itreet &nd Ponsonby Road. ■ ■ rriENDERS are invited until 6 . p.m., X Friday, 13th, for. the Erection ola Oottago at Brighton, Parnell—Specifications at Mr Bagb '3, Shopkeeper, Paracllßiiße. ContUiuea on S"lr»i'Pi«df'/-'1'i;'S'">".^;i v- Auctions. TO-MORROW. BANANAS! ~~ BANANAS f PRESERVED BANANAB !. Ex Mail Boat, from Honolulu. LW. EATON will sell by anctioa, at • his Mart, tomorrow (Thursday), at 11 j'clock, 20 cases Preserved Bananas, In boxes, 2Jlb to Sib each Local Fruit—Apples, l'oars,. Plum» Potatoes. Cocoanuts, Onions, Cheeso, &o. ... ■ ; ■ TO-MORROW, THURSIXAY, FEBRUARY 12; At 11 a.m. UNDER iirfToF SALE. WITHOUT^KESERVJ&. : / J. R. RANDERSON, V WILL Sell by Public AuoUowqa above, at Mercantile Sale Rooms, ' Tho whola ot the HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURB, BOOKS, and EFFECTS, andei- Billot Sate, . ' - ;•■•;>•,. ■ Consisting ol—, .-':■■".>, - . ; Washstandß and Ware, Largo RotuidT Dintftff ' Table, Kitohen Table, Coffee and Teapots, Cups, Saucers, and Crockery, Glaaa. Cruet Stands, Candlesticks, Lamps, Buckets, Bollera and Sauccnans, Steam Irons, Flat Irons, Wash tubs, Bowlb, Sofa Cushions, Rocking Chair. Arm Chair; Cano Chairs. Wooden. Ohaira, larßfl Mangle (complete). Mirrora. Dressing - tables, . Bookshelves, Choffiraiers. Garden Tools, Bird caKes, Doormats, largo Cheßt Drawers,, small ditto. s,pairaliace Curtains, Office Wiiting-desk with di(a.T?crs, Ckck?, Reading Lamp,; Vases. Revolver, Plate Basket, Spoons. Knives, »"orka Brushes, Couch, Meatsafe, Flowerstaad,- ets. Also, A General Assortment of Books, Hoasohold Furniture, etc. WILLIAM VAH.B.J fjOHN Kin?.ON VAILS POST?ONEMENT OF SALE. W. & J, R. VAI^Sj BALK 05" , -VTBW PATTERN CARiPETS -Li 18 - Unavoidably KJSTPONKD ttll MONDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 16.- W. & J. R. tAILB, • Auctioneers, Queen-Btreet, oppoeite Savings Bank. w. s. cochbane! [jas. dacb» MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1& ALtOTMENTS, CAMBRIDOB. fTtllE Subscribers will sell by suction, At X. their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday. February 16, at 12 o'clock, By Order of tho Agont for tho Public ■ Trustee in the Estate of Hugh Turner, a Lunatic, ALLOTMENT 413, Town of Cambridge East. containing 1 acre . ; ;• ALLOTMENT Hi, Town of Cambridge Bast containing 1 aoro . .: ALLOTMBNX 415, Town of Cambridge East, containing 1 acre. No Se3erye> _ SAMUEL COCHRANE a,SO», Auctioncera. W, S, 00'CHBA.JIEl :. [JAS. BACBft ; PRIRAY, FEBRUARY 13. MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD, 81/ACK ANDGOLD OVERMANTEL, LARGE "WARDROBE, - NICKEL - MOUNTED IRON BEDSTEAD, SINGER SEWING MACHINE, HOUSEHOLD FURNt TURE. rTHHE Subscribers will' Soli fey Aoctfetf* JL at their Rooms. Queen-atjeet. on Frioto' February 13, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNrsUKB; consisting ci handsome Mahoßany Sideboard (plate slass back). Black-and-dcia Overmantel, Carped Fenders, handsomtj: Niokelmounted Iron Bed' atead' with Spr^e Mattrasa, Woo* Bedsteadß Cheßte Drawers, "Washatands and Ware, Mir* rors, V*Waases, Mattrasß(», PlUcws. Wooi aodi Caive^eated Chairs. Towelhoreea, large Klter Coupneß, Meajsaf es, KJtohen Utensllg, eto. * Also, under Distress Warrant, Singer Sewing; Machioo- (noarlr new), largo Musical Box, etc., eto. " ""*" ; SAMWEL CqCHRANEi&; SOK» ' ,;■■■■'. Auctioneers. ; , i ; i Continued on.WQWtb Pag«J - x