OTAHUHU RACING CLUB MEETING.

President: TV. F. Bucklano, Esq.. M.H.F. Vioo-Proßldont: Thos. Rogers. Koq. JunßO. W. I*', Buoklnnd, Esq., M.H.U. Starter: Mr 0. C. McGoo. Olork of Scales: Mr H. Johnston. Cleric of Coureo: Mr T. A. «r°wn .Stewards: Aubroy Wallis. H. C. Lr.shlnKton, J. Johns. It. McUoo, T. Rogers. W. D. Hush, nnd J. Wilson, J. \V. Irons, Dr. Stallard. Handi cupuora: Tho Committco.

The first raco mooting under tJio auspice* of the nowly-formod Otahuhu Racing Club took placo on Saturday last, and everything combined to mako it a complete success. Tho weather was simply splendid, and tho attondiinco gcod, whilo the gonoral manage ment of the oflicials wan worthy of emula tion among other coilnt/y clubs. Tho pandock in which tho gathering was held is situated about ono milo and a quarter from tho township, and is tho property of Mr J. Johns. Although tho programme was is. lengthy ono, tho races wore got ofl' punctually, which ftnabled Auckland visi tors to roach town in good time. Mr M. Shcnhnn's band was in attendance, and helped to whilo away tho time between the races. Details of tlio racing are appended :— MAIDEN PLATK of lOsova, with a Cup valued

2030V3; for all horaea that have nover won any public money. Distanco, 1 milo. Mr N. H. Lumsden's b g Kaikatea, by Knottingley—Atalanta, 4yrs, Sst 111b (Wattie) 1 Mr H. French's b m Luna, 3yra, Bst 21b (Absolum) 2 Mr Taylor's g in Disappointment, 4yrs, Sst 111b (J. Laing) 3

W. K. Cartor'B eh g Peeler, 6yrs, Bst 121b (F. McMinnimim), W. J. S. Laurie's b h Stranger, 4yrs, Sst 111b (Broughtoun), J. Sponccr'sbrmNorma,3yrs,Bst 21b (Collins), .1, Dore's eh m Moss Rose, 3yra, Set 21b (McLlusky), F. Ernest's b g Prestoria, :!yre, Bst 21b (J. Thorpe), and A. Wallis's b g Sobersides, 3yrs, Bst 21b (Miller), olso ran. Won easily by threo lengths, tho rest of tho field spread out. Totalisator divi dend, £1. Time, lmin. 58aoc. MAIDKN PONY RACK of lOaovß. Fourteen hands and under, wolght for Inches, top weight Oat 71b; 71b an inch allowed; second horse to save bin stake. Distanco, |of a mile. Mr F. M. Burtt's blk m Emblem (B\ McMinnimim) 1 Mr J. Dickey's b g Ruby (Burns) ... 2 Mr J. Moore'a br m Little Mary (T. Hodson) 3 F. Cleridge's Tommy-tho-Pv-at (J. Stone), W. Taylor's Fnntail (W. Stone), W. K. Carter's Pet (Scarborough), A. Wallis's Emblem (Miller), J. Glynn'n Khartoum (owner), R. Noonan's Ellen (W. McMinni mim), and R. Kenwood's Rufus (Dawson), also ran. Won easily. Burns, the rider of Ruby, entered a protest against McMin nimim for crossing, but the stewards dis allowed it. Totalisator dividend, £1 3s. HANDICAP HURDLE RACK of 2Jsovb. Distance. 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdloa Bft 6in high. Mr W. K. Carter's b g Alaric, aged, lOst 71b (K. Hoaton) 1 Mr J. Pollock's b g Bushman, aged, lOst 51b, (owner) 2 Mr V. H. Lumsden'g b g Whalebone, aged, lOst 101b (Hadfield) 3 R. and R, Duder's blk g Nigger, aged, list (Frewin), J. Chadwick's bg Worm, aped, lOst (Howe), J. Chadwick's b g Marquis, syrs, 9st 101b (Wood), J. Wilson's b m Frivolity, aged, 9st Clb (T. Hodson), and 8. Dickey's b g Over the Hills, aged, 9st (Burns), also ran. Betting: Even money Alaric; sto 2 Frivolity ;4to 1 Nigger; sto 1 Marquis; 10 to 1 others.

Bushman and Worm were the quickest over the first hurdle, the others close to gether, and Nigger laying last some lengths behind. At the far side of the course, Alaric and Frivolity improved their positions, and passing the stand the second time Alaric and Bushman were almost abreast, Frivolity third, and Nigger still laying last. Frivolity fell about quarter of a mile further on, and Alaric and Bushman then raced together until the home turn was reached, when the former drew away and won easily by four lengths. Bushman fenced very badly, breaking three of the hurdles. Timo, 4min. 25sec. Totalisator dividend, £1 3e. SELLING HACK HURDLE RACK of lOsovs. Onoe round the course, winner to be sold for £20; half of proceeds of sale over £20 to so to the second horse; the other moiety to go to the Club. No weights undor list.

This event fell to Mr R. Thorpe's Bob Sawyer, ridden by Wattie, T. Brown's Rover (E. Williams) being second, and .T. Wilson's Otara (Broughtoun) third. Loch nivar (Hadfiold) was the only other starter, and both he and Otara baulked. Total ißator dividend, £1 3s. The winner was passed in to his owner.

OTAHUHU RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 608OTB. with a sweep of laov to the first horse, second horse to recoive lOsovs. third horse 6sove out of stakos. Distance, 1} miles. Mr J. Booker's br m Mystery, by The Painter — Fortuna, syrs, Sat (T. Taylor) 1 Mr J. Chadwick's b m Nannie, 6st (Mclroy) 2 Mr J. J. Laing's b m Linda, 4yra (in cluding 141b overweight) Bst 51b (J. Laing) 3 J. Gallagher's br c Revolver (3yrs, 7Bt 21b, A. Williams), N. H. Lumsden'g eh g Snake (syrs, 7st, J. Thorpe), R. McCracken's Winnie, 7st, (including 41b overweight, Hollywood), and J. Dore's Mignonette (aged, Gat Gibs, including 41b overweight, Bycrs), also ran.

Betting : 2 to 1 against Snako and Mystery, 3 to 1 Nannie, 6 to 1 Linda, 8 to 1 others.

Mignonette wastthe first to move, and Mystery one of the last, but when a Suartor of a milo had been travorsed, 'annio wont to the front, and cut out the running at a good pace. Snako also im proved nis position, and passing the stand was two lengths behind Nannie, Linda being third, and the others about threo lengths off. Tho field raced in this order until the far side of the course was reached, when Snako was soon to have had enough. Mystery (who at this juncture looked out of it) was then taken up, and gradually cutting her opponents down, got on terms with Nannio in tho straight, and succeeded in boating her by a nock Revolver ran against a post the first round, and unseated his rider. Time, 3min. 21Jsec. Totalisator dividend (£1 tickets), £2 19s.

HANDICAP BTEKPLKCHASB of 50sovs. Second horse to roceiva 7sovb, third horso Ssova out of stakes. On or about 3 miloa of (air hunting country.

Mr N. H. Lumsdon's b g Whalebone, aged, list (Hadfield) 1 Mr J. Marshall's b g Sunray, aged, lOst 121b(Wattio) 2 Mr J. Chadwick's br g Marmion, 6yrs, 9st 41b (D. Munn) 3 J. Chadwick's New Year, aged (lOst 81b, Wood), M. Edgar's Banana, 6yrs (9st 71b, Greenwood), and Robertson's *b m Lily Langtry (lato Dianthus), aged (9st, Carey), also ran.

Betting : 7 to 4 against Sunray, 5 to Whalebone, S to 10 to 1 the others.

Tho course over which the race was run was not a good one. The horses were hidden from view during a part of the journey, and the circuit was too large for them to be seen from the stand. When the colours could be distinguished after the start, it was seen that Sunray was loading, and hetook the jumps at the side of the stand fully fifty yards in advance of Whalebone, Mansion being third, New Year fourth, and the others some distance behind. All jumped splendidly, and no change took place in the positions until the portion of the course obstructed from view was reached. Hero it seems a chapter of acci dents took place. Sunray got into a treacherous bog, stunned himself, and threw Wattie, and Whalebone also fell, but Hadfield had tho good for tune not to get unseated. Lily Langtry likewise came down.and was not afterwards persevered with. When the horses came in view, Whalebone had a long lead, Sunray being second, and Marmion, somo distance off, third. In thiß order they approached tho stand the second time, and it was then seen the race was virtually over, for Sunray was rolling about. Whalebone continued to maintain his position, and eventually won as he liked. Besides the placed horses Banana was the only other on.) to finish. The totalisator paid a dividend of £5 16s (£1 tickets). PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 20sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Mr J. Gallagher's br c Revolver, by Musket—Brycina, 3yrs, Bst(McClusky) 1 Mr J. Booker's br m Mystery, syrs, 8?t 41b (T. Taylor) ... ... ... ... 2 MrN. H. I/umsden'sch g Snake, 3yrs, 7at 61b (J.Thorpe) ... 3 J. J. Laing's eh m Victoria (4yrs, 7st 12!b, W. Laing), J. Wilson's b g Otara (6yrs, 7st 51b,McMinnimim), R. McCracken's Winnie (aged, 7st 21b, including 21b overweight, Hollywood), T. Asher's Phoebe, syrs, 7st 71b, including 141b overweight, Hodson), Clark's br m Little Nell (aged, 6st 51b, in cluding lib overweight, J. Stone), and J. Chadwick'a b m Nannie (Gst 21b, Mcllroy), also ran.

Mystery was the favourite at 6 to 4, and a grand set-to between' the three placed horses in the straight resulted in Revolver winning by a short head. Time, lmin. 53 sees. Totalisator dividend, £3 19s.

aELIJNG HA.CX RACE of lOsors: winner to bo sold for £15; weight, lOst up. Distance, 1 mile.

This race wag won by Mr E. Kelly's eh g Merlin, by Totara—Ladybird, ridden by T,

Laing. The other «tartew wer« 77^ (J. McGeo), Lazarus (Broueffi"^ (Hadfield), Rangi (Wattie),S(l Ni; ond Over tho Hills (Bumel tI? PH dividend, £1 Bs. '' Tot*rtot

ORGAN RECITAL.

Puiiruant to notice, a sacred conn ■+ organ recital were given laatFridav^i^ St. Vanl'B Church, and the audiS^tlt, assembled on tho occasion ~ .'^ ably enjoyed the treat provided1"}?^ Tl.o following programme, whi.?*1' marked by a few departures fml ti" ono that was advertised, ffaß through very satisfactorily indpj 0" 9 Organ, Proludo and Fng ua {„ j? ,^ w' »olin), Mr W. H, fiardwld^T* organist; anthem, "In Humblo Xt* (Dr. Gorrott), choir, solo by M f. * Holder; encred song, " Absalom" nu' Bay), Mrs Page; anthem, "How t , are Thy Dwellings Fair" (Spohrt i$ solo by Mrs Rayncs ; organ, '<duS Excelsis" (" Messo Solennelle") <fiT?£ Mr J. A. Bealo ; duet, •■ 0 Level, h**) ("Judas Maccaba-us") (Handel) uSt' Holder and Mrs Nelson; Hymn2s9 i M. (sung to a melody composed by &J1}? M. Nelson), choir ; organ air in A h " Sun of My Soul," with variations(l),f",' Mr W. H. Hardwick; anthem "ft Thou My Cause" ("Twelfth lS (Mozart), choir; recitative and air 'T the Lord is Mindful" (" St. Panl'MlM ' ' dolseohn), Mrs Revitt; anthem, "ff] . tho Deep " (Mo/.art), choir, solo by Mi/.? Ring; organ, Overture to Occuim,i ■ Oratorio (Handel), Mr W. H. HenS i duet and chorus, " I Waited for the LorH» ("Hymn of i'raiso") (Mendelssohn) ell , duet by Mrs Revitt and Mrs l(l *' 1 canticlo, " Nunc Dimittia" in ]) (Dr fi rett). The offertory, which was in iHj i the oxpense of removing the organ to ft. 1 temporary church, yielded asnmof £8j! i Bd. Tho choir was strengthened by bers of other choirs, and did its work «l mirably. Especially good also were Z . organ pieces, the solos, and the duet,

MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY AT WAIMAUKU.

On Thursday night some miscreant »ju, cut with an axe and saw the poles nd braces in three timber waggona belong! to Messrs John Foster and Brother, rendi ing them useless until repaired, the cost rf which will amount to £5, besides keepfo some 30 bullocks idle until repairs are eif cuted. Upon inquiry, I find that the Mem Foster, previous to Christmas, purcWi from a settler in the Taupalu block mm 100,000 feet of baulk kauri timber, which w, situate immediately adjoining land owned by Robert Annett. The purchase ol jfl timber by Messrs Foster was continent upon a right-of-way being allowed throU Robert Annett's land, which was dtiljts. sented to by the latter, for which nW of-way they (Messrs Foster) paid AnatU the sum of £10, it being agreed b«. tween the parties interested that tie timber was to be out by the Ist d March. They started hauling the tinba the third week in January, since which tta Annett has been constantly growling mj shewing discontent — in fact, thnwW obstacles in the way of the workmen a. ployed, threatening to cue for imaghmn damage, andstating that if all the timber tv not out by the Ist of March he would claia £1 per log for every one passing over his land after that date. On Thursday, atw brace was put into one of the waggons iti cost of ten shillings, and upon the drirai going to work this morning they fonnd ths brace and pole nearly cut in two with is

axe. Upon further inspection it was fond that the poles in two other waggons bit been similarly treated. This will, i course, cause considerable delay, and it therefore serious. I understand thattli Messrs Foster intend offering a large a ward to any person giving such infon* tion as will convict the perpetrator of» dastardly an act.—(Correspondent),

ROWING ASSOCIATION REGATTA.

The Rowing Association Regatta, »Mi took place on Saturday afternoon, inclsded several cJoeely contested events, alttai competitors were not numerous, .jni courses were"straight-away, starting (til point off Judge's Bay and finishing at lit end of the Railway Wharf, KachiM was followed by the pB. Victoria, ; Kil Oxley was starter, Mr J. M. 'Brigbß umpire, and Mr C. C. Dacre judge,V Maidbxs, under lOst.—NorthShiwW West End competed, and f:ho" lotstrton easily by about four lengths; Atajb' early in the race they were dolaydV]« of their slides becoming unshipped. Tit winners were: A. Logan, sticks'; H, Cretchmar, 3 ; C. James, 2 ; H. RiAli

Senior Bona Fide Asiateubs,-W«S End and North Shore crews also mads Ilk race, and, contrary to expectation, tit former proved victorious, winning ty ono and it-half lengths. West M got by far the best start, and mainWai tho foremost position till the finish.; & winning crew was as follows :—F. Edwiri^ stroke ; F. A. Stewart. 3 ; A. H. JopftJi J. E. Cook, 1. Maidens Over 10 Stone.—This rath most interesting contest of the regatta, til competitors including creiw 6* Ponsonby, West End, and - Natl Shore. A good start was effected, lint! Shoro speedily came to the front)-W gradually got well clear of their oppona^ eventually winning by three lengths fe» Ponsonby, which was second, and »W two longths ahead of West End JfoiJ Shore crow : \V. Wynyard etrofce J I Sullivan, 3; C. Lake, 2; J. Patterson, 1.. Senior Amateurs.— Two crewe fn» North Shore were the only competito The following won easily with three lengtu to spare :—J. Sims, stroke; N. Mctoi 3j M. McLean, 2; O. Wynyard, 1. j • Junior Seniors.—This was a veryck* raco between Wost End and North Stcn over the first half of the couree, after»{» the latter shot ahead and maintained a m till tho finish, winning by three lengtW Tho winners were: G. Keid, stroke!* Bailey, 3 ; R. Logan, 3; J. Sibbon,« Junior Amateurs.—North Show_ J» Ponsonby entered, and the former! had* walk-over. The crew was as fqjlowi!-* Logan, stroke; T.Sullivan, 3;W. W yard, 2; A. Logan, 1.

Mr R. T. Booth's Farewell.

(To the Editor.) , % Sir,—On reading thoadvertieementK ft above, while giving the promoters credits tho best intentions, I am of opinion thstfl1 wittingly they aro doing injury to theaj* the lecturer has at heart, and if so, B» eminent lecturer. It may not m* tended, but the advertisement WW as though the acknowledgment » Mr Booth's services made by ® Committee of tho Gospel Temperance M* sion was quite inadequate to the pnrpw so necessity exists to make a suitable p sentation, to which the public are MW»* subscribe. Had the gentlemen inte«w» in an unostentatious way got upsomettj" of esteem, and in a similar way pw»"" it, their goodwill would not have beene™ spoken of. Some are of the OjW that the best way of ewjj gratitude would be the hearty «ppw» temperance organisations, which na™,, the past languished much "*?,■, monetary support. It is rumoured tw. veteran writer in the temperance caw Btill considerably out of pocket, by w» of the funds not yet being forthcoming enable those interested to settle up. "»» workers havo gone forth, freely gig their time, their actual expenses remain"* still unpaid. If theso things «« M'JL right to endorse the Scriptural i"]"fl " To him that hath shall be gi™n!.X unpleasant termination of the W£S meeting, as reported in the ' """I, Times " of the 17th inst., is a 'WjS mentary of the very injudiciousi ep«g made by the Chairman of t» r farewell meeting. That the m should have ignored the local .*• Ribbon Committee, as reported »- article, and even if they were *muy blamo, which perhaps they . ww* fgj visited oh a country audience, ff°-^ gathered for miles round—'B* s\( courtesy as to have dismissed tnem the lecture is much to be lOfPf^Aggt writer does not wish in the slign'emw^ to disparage the esteemed •e«u™ . j, work he has done, but a word .ofea xm sometimes necessary when zewwoaw -jj discretion. A fitting extra have been in the interest of the e» j, choir, who contributed so »u|- hrJ: &P cess of their work, or divided and the local Committee who remW*^, to excel by their work in the i? tu"V they have done in the past. Sucn*Vlii ing, giving the lecturor reco! nP^ r'j» (pP work, which he is justly entitled P^i havo beon, in the estimation Of By farewell befitting both the advocaw the cause so ably advocated.^ T! Citizen. ii«*S

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AncttoM. XO-MoRROW, AT NOON. By Ordkr of the Registrar of thr Supreme Court. D. F. EVANS HAS received instructions to sell, at hia Auction Mart. Queon-Btreot, on Tuesday next, the 21th inst., ut 12 o'clock noon, the undor noted properties :— ALL THAT PIECE OF LAND, being Lotl, Qf ttfie Subdivision of Allotment 30, Section 8, t Suburbs, huving a frontage to Richmond Road Linoohifltrcet and Oliphant-streot, together with the Shop and Dwelling orected thereon. Also, All that piece of Land, being part of Lot 13. of the .Subdivision of Allotments 9 and 10, Soction 10, Suburbs, having a frontage to Mount Roskili Itoad of 30 feet, with a depth of 100 foot, togethor with a llnndßOtno Villa Residence erected thoroon. Conditions of Salo can bo scon at Ofllco of Messrs Council and Coopor, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. D. F. EVANS, Auctionoor, TO-MORROW, At Noon. by order of the registrar of the supreme court. "vtaluable "cireehqlb droperty, richmond road, ponsonby. ~yiLLA T>ESIDKNCE, MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD. TJNRESEItVED OALE OF T AND, HUNUA. ■yiLLA DESID ENC E, STUART-STREET, PONSONBY, jgLOCK OF TDUILDINQS, CORNER OF QUEEN AND CROSS STREETS. NIHOTAPU CREEK, WAITAKEREJ, AND TAKAPUNA. D. F. E VANS jCTAS boon instructed by the Registrar -""*• of the Supreme Court to sell by publio auction at his Land Mart, Queen-street, on TUESDAY nexc, the 21th inst., at twelve o'olock noon, the undernoted properties :— PONSONBY.-All that piece of Land, being Lot 1, of tho subdivision of Allotment 30, Sec tion 8, Suburbs, having a frontage to Rich' mond Road and Lincoln-street of 96ft, and to Oliphant-st. 95ft., together with the Build ings erected thereon, consisting of desirable Corner Shop and Dwelling of four rooms, scullov, and with private entrance, veran dah, etc. A valuable business corner, and a very pleasant residence site; and also the handsome Villa Residence (next door), con taining five rooms, bow window, etc Also, MOUNT EDEN.-All that piece of Land, being part of Lot 13, of the Subdivision^ Allot mints 9 and 10, Beotion 10, Suburbs, having a frontage to Mount Roekill Road of 50 feet, with a depth of 261 feet, together with a Handsome Villa Residence erected thereon, consisting of seven well-finished rooms, scul lery, pantry, &<-., large wash-house, out buildings, and conorete cistoro. Almost now, and in first-class order. Situate just • beyond View Road. Conditions of Sale can be seen at the ofllco of Messrs Council and Cooper, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. Also. As instructed by 6. N. Brassey, Esq., Trustee under the Will of A. Herbert, Deceased, QUEEN-STREET.-Tnat Valuable Property, Bituated in Queen-street (corner of Cross street), being Lot 31, of the' subdivision of Allotment 8. Section 7, City of Auckland, having a frontage of II feet to Queen-street, by a depth of about 80 feet to Cross-street, together with the substantial Building erec ted thereon, divided into six good Dwelling houses of four rooms each, yielding a first class income. This very central property is well worthy the attention of Investors. Also, As Instructed by tho Administrator in the Estate of the late Henry Smith. HUNUA.—AII that piece or parcel of Land, being Lot 191 and southern portion of Lot 190, containing 139 acres (mere or lees). Also, at the same time, STUART-STREET. - Handsome Villa Resi dence, Bituated in Stuart-street, off Vermont. street (near residence of W. Thorne, Esq.), Ponsonby. Tho house contains 6 rooms, well and faithfully built, and finished off in first-class stylo. Fine position, grand view. Verandah not <ulte finished, but could be at a comparatively small cost. Allotment, 10 feet x 120 feet, being Lot 3 of subdivision of allotment 16, of subsection 30, section 8, suburbs. Also, NIHOTAPU CREEK.-A valuable little lot, situated on the Nihotapu Creek, Wnita kerei, being Lot 29, in tho Parish of Karanga hapo, County of Eden, containing 10 acres, more or loss. This property is bounded on one side by the Nihotapu Creek, from whence tho future water supply of Auck land will be taken. A charming place for a homestead. Also, TAKAPUNA.—A valuable piece of Land, con taining 33a. 3b. 12p.. being Lot 217. Pariah of Takapuna, County of Eden. It is situated within 6 miles of the wharf, in the most prosperous part of tho Lake District, North Shore. Very suitable for a first -class orchard. D. F. E VANS ' Auctioneer. DURHAM YARDS. TfiOß SALE, at the Durham Tnrda, J? avery Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES. TALLOW, WOOL, and BKJNH WCMTEP AND NOLAN TO-MORROW. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL HOLD SBKIB iy EEK L V SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, , Junction of Great South and Onohunga Roadi, or FAT AND STORK STOCK, DAIRY COWS. BHKKP. AND FIGS. Also, . j, FOR PRIVATE SALE. 8 Pure-ties Shropshire Down Bams.



SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28. IMPORTANT SALE OF FARM STOCK. FOR SALE, at the residonco of Mr John Johns, Otohuhu (who iB louring tho farm), on Saturday, Fobruary 28, at 12 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK as follows:— 20 QuietCowginmilk 20 Good Cowßforwara in calf 80 Head Mixed Cattlo 10 Half-bred Alderneys Tho Prizo Filly at Uio lato Show 10 Working Horses 10 Colts ond Hacks 3 Farm Mnres (foals nt foot) 2 Riding Mares, in foal to lUppocampu with fotila atfoot to Hippocampus 6 Timor Ponies 50 Kwes in lamb 2 Pigs 100 Fowls Doublo-ehaft Waggon, Tip Draya, IJ'igKJ". Spring Cart, 2 Doublofurrow Ploughs, a Single-furrow Plough, Mould Plough, 2 Horse Hayrakos, Chatrouttcr. i sots Harrows. Disk Harrow, Chain Harrow, Ornobor llollor, Mowing Machine, Harness, and sundries 150 Backs Oats 2 stacks Straw 3 stacks Hay Btaek Outon Sheaves Lunohcon provided. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TIOR PRIVATE SALE 150 TWO-TOOTH EWES, of good quality SHROPSHIRE DOWN, OXFO^n DOWN. SOUTH DOWN. 4«n LINCOLN BAMS. > *ND ALFRED^ BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE) HAYMARKET, SALE OB1 WOOL, SHEEPSKINB, HIDEB, TALH)W, HAY, and BTRAW. eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TjlOR PRIVATE Salb * Farm Lota from 30 acres and upwards, near Pnkokoho Station; from 67 10s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 133 acres: •eouroly fonood; la near other homesteads, and "ood land; £2 an acre. Farm of 150 acres on the Pukekoho Hill, ad- Joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably unproved; £8 an aero. A first-class Farm, half-way betwoen KihUclhl and Te Awamntn, containing 688 acres, with oheico apple orchard. Available and FertUo Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with Im provements from fil to £7 an aore. ALFRED BUCKLAND. T O ■ M O RJR O W, At Noon. HEPBURN-STREET. PIANO, EOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mrs Henry Noale (who has disposed of her house and grounds) to sell by anctlon at her resldenoo, Hepburn-strcot, below I'lioa. Mocky's, |Esq., on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS—Horsehair Suite, Cheffonlor. Book case with glass front. Tables, Chairs, Carpet, Oilcloth, Bedsteads. Palliasses. Mattresses, Chests Drawors, Washstands, Toilet Tables, Looking-glasses. Glass and Crockery Ware, Kitchen Utensils, Tools, Timber, &c.; a good Piano, in walnut case, by Bord, Sewing Ma chine, Watch, Revolver. Violin. Also, Buggy, Harness, and Pony On view on the morning of the day of salo. THURSDAY, 26th, NOON. CIfTY FREEHOLD PROPERTY, WELLESLEi'-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS received instruction? from Mr John Leckie to sell by public auction 1 s Estate, Land, and House Sale Room. Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, 26th, at 12 o'olock noon— HIS FINE PROPERTY, Bituated. in Wel lesloy-street West, near to that suporiof business centre known as "Blllingtons Corner," a junction of four streets, near tho Tramway lino, Dock, Timber, and Ship-building Factories. A largo amount of money is now being spent in the immediate neighbour hood in reclamation and making of street The property is subdivided into Four good largo Building Sites. liana can be seen at the door of the Mart. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, At 2 o'clock p.m. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN HOP BEER BUSINESS WITH PLANT, AND IN TEREST IN LEASE AT LOW RENT. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr Chas. Beaumont, to sell by Pub lio Auction at his promises, Wellington Lane, Hobson-streot, on Thursday next at two o'clock p-m. HIS INTEREST IN A FIRST-CLASS HOP BEER BUSINESS with all necessary Plant for carrying it on, with Receipt and full informa tion ana: instructions, &c. Spring Cart, Harness, Hops, Sugar, Bottles, &c. Also, The Interest in Lease of the Promises; rent low. Terms Cosh. It. C. CARM.] [U. D. TOSTCH. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, At 12 o'clock. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGGONS, SINGLE AND DOUBLE HARNESS. WHIPS. WHIPS. WHIPS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on the above date, at 12 o'clock, 12 Carriages, Buggies and Waggons 25 Seta Single and Double Harness 200 Driving Whips. a. o. oabb] [b, d, iokks WBDNESDAY, MARCH 4, At Twelve o'Clock. OT, TTELIER'SI CT. TTELIER'S ! WE HAVE RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO SELL ON THE ABOVE DATE, THIS XfERY -yALUABLE TESTATE, COMMANDNG SOME OF THE FINEST POSITIONS FOR RESIDENCES ANVWHEREE ABOUT THE SDBUBBS Of AUCK LAND, MAGNIFICENT SUBURBAN SITES. FINE RESIDENCE SITES. FOR POSITIVE SALE, FOR POSITIVE SALE. STEAMER LEAVES FOR THE ST. HEWER'S WHARF DAILY Plans ready on Thursday, the 19th inst B, TONKS 4 CO,, Auctioneer*.



PEACH'S REMUERA PROPERTY WILL BE FOR ABSOLUTE SALE TO-MORROW. AS ADVERTISED. IT IS SITUATED OF THE AUCK LAND SIDE OF GREEN LANE, AND v THE ONLY PROPERTY NOW OFFERED WHICH ADJOINS THE RESIDENCES OF MESSRS NEWMAN & R, K. DAVIS TO-MORROW, At olovon o'clock. OATS! OATS! OATS! In tub Estate of A. and R, Eaton. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, at his FORT-STREET STORES on Tuesday, Fob. 21, at olovon o'clock, 205 SACKS PRIME FEED OATS Also, 2QQ BACKS GOOD OATS fi?J SACKS GOOD OATS. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, At elevon o'clock. TO MERCHANTS, BAKERS, AND OTHERS. ADELAIDE FLOUR I ADELAIDE FLOUR! G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to soil by public auction at his FORT-6TREET STOKES on Tuesday, Fob. 21, at olovon o'clock, 7AA SACKS HICKS AND STYLE'S l UU BRAND OF ADELAIDE FLOUR. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. Terms at Salo. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, At Twolvo o'clock noon, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TTALUABLE fiITY TmREBHOLD T>ROPERTY, HOBSON AND CUSTOMS-STREETS. G. W. BINNEY |_| AS received instructions from Mr J A. T. Butler, to sell by public auction, on Wed nesday, 18th March, at twelve o'clock noon, THAT VALUABLE PROPERTY, having a frontage of 66 feet to Hobsou-streot and 66 (eet frontage to Customs street, with the substantial dwellings erected thereon, situated near to Glooson'u Family Hotel, Cußtoms-stroet West, W, S, OOOUBANB.I (JAMES DAOBI TO-MORROW. DRAPERS, BOOTS AND SHOES, BOOKS, D.B. GUN, FANCY GOODS, EFFECTS DECEASED ESTATES. riIHE subscribers will sell by auction at X their Rooms, Queen-street, on Tuesday, February 21, at 11 o'clock, FANCY GOODS, Drapery, Boots. Books, Desks, Cosh Boxes, Musical Box, Con certinas, Cushions. Cups and Saucers, Re volver, Clothing, Double-barrel Ban. EFFECTS following deceased's estates :— Silver-plated Cup. Clothing, re Murphy Box Clothing, re Welsh 3 Portmanteaux and Contents, Watch, &c, re Philips Box and Contents, re Kolleber, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctionee-s. W, S. OOCHRANE] JAS, DACRE MONDAY, MARCH 2. CHURCH MISSION ESTATE, KAITAIA. SUBDIVIDED INTO FARM AND VILLAGE ALLOTMENTS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, at their Land Mart, 186, Queen-street, on Monday, March 2, at 12 o'olock, The weU - known ESTATE OF THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY, at KATTATA, having extensive- front ages to the Kaitaia Rivor and to the main road to Mangannl. The property has been carefully surveyed and subdivided Into Farm btid Village Seotions, ranging from 1 acre to 537 acres. Plans can now be obtained at the offices of the Auctioneers. Terms: One-third cosh; balaneo can remain for three years at 8 per cent SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. EX VANDUARA, UNRESERVED SALE OF e:»t.i ish-made furniture- Oval Mantels, Swing Glasses, Whatnots, Fancy Tables, Dining and Drawing Jam Suites, Duchess Suites, Side boards, Brackets, Rugs, Mats, Oil Paintings, very rare Oleographs, &C. &C> &Ci BALANCE OF ABOVE SHIPMENT NOT LANDED IN TIME FOR LAST SALE. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell at hia Rooms on above date, at 11 o'clock, THE UNOPKNED PORTION OF ENGLISH MADE FURNITURE, ex abore Ship, not Undid in time for last sale. No Reserv«.



"DEMUERA. "DEMUERA. "DEMUERA. 'Y'ILLA OITES, TfILLA OITES, T^ILLA QITBS, FOR THE MILLION. VICTORIA AVENUE. VICTORIA AVENUB. VICTORIA AVENUE. PORTLAND ROAD. PORTLAND ROAD. PORTLAND ROAD. ARNEY ROAD. ARNBY ROAD. ARNEY ROAD. BROWN-STREET. BROWN-STREET. BROWN-STREET. OVER i)AA LARGE & WELL-SITUATED ALLOTMENTS, IN ALL PARTS OF THE FASHIONABLE DISTRICT OF REMUERA, Bolng tho whole of tho Land owned by THE ST. HELIER'S AND REMUERA LAND COMPANY. Six surveyors aro on tho ground, and as soon as the survoy ia complotcd, and lithographio plans mado, tho PROPERTY WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC ON MOST FAVOURABLE TERMS. Persons wishing for Land or Allotments in the Remuera District, within a quarter of an hour of Auckland, will do well to WAIT FOR THIS BALE, as tho Auctioneer's instructions ARE TO SELL. VIDE THE LAST REMUERA SALE-ALL SOLD, AND NO BOGUS BIDS. These Allotments requiro no fulsome pufT to recommend them, as they recommend them selves, extending as they do from the residence of J. McCosh Clark, Esq., on tho main road, Romuera, to that of Thos. Morrin, Esq., on the beach. IN CONCLUSION, don't be led away by RETAIL PUFF, but wait for the WHOLE SALE, and compare notes. THE SALE WILL BE EARLY IN MARCH. RC\ /GREENWOOD Auctioneer. WP E L. L. • MOUNT ROSKILL 'BUS Leaves Leaves Edendale: National Bank: 7.0 a.m 730 a.m. 8.15 a.m 9.30 a.m. 11.0 a.m 12noon 1.0 p.ra 2.30 p.m. 3.0 p.m 1.0 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.15 p.m. Saturday Night. 6.15 - .. 9.15 X IGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE | J HOBBKB, and »U kinds of SPRING VEHICLES, Hired. Bought, and SoM. e« CBOWTHKE'3 VIOTOKU BTABLBS Wsl



TO-MORROW. TO-MORROW. AT J£ NOON AUCKLAND'S PREMIER SUBURB. REMTJERA. TO BE SOLD AND GIVEN AWAY. GENUINE SALE WITHOUT BOGUS BIDS. QUARTER ACRES AT WHOLESALE RATES. J. R. R ANDERSON . WILL SKLL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AS AIIOVK. AT MERCANTILE SALE It O «HI S, THE WHOLE OP THAT GRAND PROPERTY, situate at Iho junction of tho }loimiorii Road, with Gruon Ijhio ana Ladloa1 Milo, whloh Ih now boinf? SUBDIVIDED INTO UNKIVAIiIiKI) SITES, iuitnltbly superior In natural position and advantages to any ovor boforo offered to tho public Tlioro aro KOUTY-ONK to bo sold, and SIX will bo AUSOJjUTKLY GIVKN AWAY AMONG THE IJUYKHS. This Grand Property eontalna vlows of tho Manukau, Wallcuiata, ■md tlio Racecourse. PLANS HEADY. CALL AT OFFICE. A COLD LUNCHEON WILL BE PROVIDED.



JB. B L A I X I B, • VICTOniA-STKEET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from MANUPAcrimEMk Has for'Salo, at Low Rate»- Cnrpcntora' Tools Nulls, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Rogj^cr Gratcß, In groat Variety Marflfn and cnamellod filntu Manfolpioew Largest Stock in Auckland Marblo, Electroplate, Cnrb, and other Fenders Galvanized Iron, Shoot Load, and Zinc Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED. SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. HEMEMBKR THK SALE OF NEWMARKET LAND At tho Nowmarket Hall WEDNESDAY, 25th inst., at Noon. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auottoneor. ■JM- OTICE TO GROWERS OP TOBAGCO. Tho Auckland Tobacco Company (THmltod) and tho Now Zealand Tobacco Growing Kid Manufacturing Company (Limited) having united, all contracts mado by either Company for tho purchase of Leaf from farmers will bo carried out by tho united Company, who are prepared to buy for cosh, and on application to the undorslgnod can procure tho Customs permit required by tho Act prior to removal of any tobacco from a farm. N.B.—Tho Auckland Tobacco Company (Limitod) ia tho onlyirogistorod Tobacco Manu facturing Company in New Zealand, and Mr August Vollbraoht, formerly working manager of tho Now Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited), has no con nection whatever with it. AUSTIN WALSH, Manager Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited). Fort-streot, Auckland, February 10,1885. "BUSINESS X OTIC! B. CARBINES Begs to draw tho attontion of tho Public of Auckland and rosidonts of Country Distriots that ho has gone into those centraUy-sltuatod promisoß known as Temple Chambers, opposite the " Herald " Office, Quoon-strcot, whoro nein tends to carry on business as BROKER. HOUSE, LAND. ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. B.C. would specially drew tho attontion of tho public, that having boen a resident of Auckland for over 20 yoarß. is thoroughly acquainted with tberequirbmentsof tho pl»co,andhopeß.bystriot attention to business, to merit a fair shire of public patronage B. CARBINES, BROKER, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMPLE CHAMBERS (Opposito " Horald " Office), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. "IX/'ORKING MEN OF NEWMARKET. For your convenience the Sale of Allot ments in the Brighton Road will be held in the Newmarkot Hall, at 12.15 p.m. sharp. Dont fail to seoure a lot, as this is tho only Jand for oalo near the railway workshops. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. ri ROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMK FOR SALE1 SOUTHGATE 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. „ In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floori Cellars, fee. (next to stone flagging ia no rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it la a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGBNI, CUBTOMS-STRK3T DEVONPORT, WAIWERA, AND WAEKWORTH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Fridays. Saturdays. Lcivo. Leave. Devonport, 8 a.m. Warkworth, 8 a.m. Takapuna, 8.30 a.m. Puhoi, 9.30 a.m. Wade. 10.30 turn. Walwera, 10.15 a-m, Walwera, 12 noon I Wade, 11.30 a.m. Puhoi, 12.45 p.m. I Takapuna, 2 p.m. Arrive. | Arrive. Warkworth, 2JO p.m. I -Devonport, 2.30 p.nu Booking Office at Lilcwall Bros.' Store end P. 0., Devonport. THOS. BUTLBK, Froppetor,



THE SALE OF A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK, VALUED AT £10,000, HA3 NOW COMMENCED. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. IN THE ESTATE OF T. B. ROBSON' DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, PONSONBY. I HAVE THIB DAY BOUGHT THE ENTIRE STOCK IN THE ABOVE ESTATE, AMOUNTING TO £1,642 IP 9D AND SHALL OFFER THE SAME FOB BALH AT BRIGHTON HOUSE, TOP OF GREYBTREBT, EARLY NEXT WBEK ! _„„ EARLY NBXT WEEK ! EARLY NEXT WEBK ! EARLY NEXT WEEK ! J. RENDELL. February 10.



TEAy Unrivalled /ty'/ 13 /07 ou nM/ Wyw TEA I /GO/ abounding /O/ ■ /£y/ Strength / AND 4IIGH QUALITY. D. E v. x T * GUNMAKKB, 254, QUEIN-STBKBT, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market). ESTABLISHED 1869. Intending Buyers j^^ should inspect the .K^^k. Lamb Stock of Brooch (W^^^^. and Murale- loading "^^HSa_«. Guns en hand. They will boo the best VAiiUE in vSßn&—/r AnokUnd. Every Gun tho- roughly exatnlnod amd guaran- f TraffiHa teed before delivery. I / sNIQBI m Hammerless Suss, with Sic- V JHS m men's Pntont Steel Barrels. 12 VyH il and 20 jjuago; Silver's Patent Anti. IHUfI recoil Butt Plates; Webley'g Bnll *MWI Dog and Irish Constabulary Revol- ■OKI vefß. also hia New Patent Bolf-ex- fHI trading Ravolrer: Eynoch's Patent JBM "Perfect"Reloading Metallio Cart- •fjl ridge Cases and Crimpers: Eley's Re-lil vol ver Ammunition and Metallio Cartridge HI Ceao»: Newcastle Chilled Shot; CurUssHl and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Lav- HI rence's Gunpowdor: Eley'a Wadding and lul Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shotllfr Pouches, Game Bags. Gun Cases, Cartridge *■* Belts. Gun 011, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Fer ret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Kifles, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery. Fireworks. RRPAIRS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. D, EVITT, GUNMAKBB AND IMPOETIB, 251, Qdkto-strhei, Auckland. SCORIA ASH. SCORIA ASH TO BUILDKRS AMD CONTttACTORS. I ara prepared to rapply (or deliver) from Three Kings Scoria Pit, in any quantity .Coarse, Medium, and Screened, in Auckland Suburbs and Onehungs, Orders can be left with Jas. Mackie. Coachbnilder, Victoria street; or the undersigned. OnehuDga, Jan, 9.1&55. Ww. BEIBBLX.



TP B A C 0 C K. • OPTICIAN. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKES; BnORTLAND-fITIUaCT, ALWAYS IN STOCK— Spectacles and Eye-glasses of every kind an accurate fit guaranteed Opera Olaasos of superior Quality Telcftoopoa, Blnoonlar Held GlaMet and Microscopes, powerful and oheap Theodolltefl, Mining Compasses, Drainage Levels Abney Lavols, Prlamatio Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Kutore Bhips'Logs eextanta, Compasses, Blnnaoles Barometers, Thermometers, Hydrometers Hoccrlc Bells, Batteries, and Fittings Magnetlo and Oalvanie Medical Machines Maffio Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Btereoscopos and Slides, Graphoseopes Steam Ganges and Tubing, Sallnometen Amateur Photographic Cameras JUST RECEIVED—Seif-regtatering Anenld Baromators INBTBUHBNTH 01 KVKBT KDfD BEPAIBID, OPPOSITE THK POST-OFFICE. TVORINE FOR PAINTING ON irTthe JL following; coloara :—Buff, Pink, Blue, ureen, Salmon, Lavender, White, fee, in sheets of 20 x 15, 2s each; Triangle Shape, assorted colonre, from 2d each; Oral Palette Ohatw, as sorted colours, from 2d each; Square Palette Shape, assorted colours, from 2d each. — J. Leech. Picture Framer. Bhortland-Btreet Willing and CreAote Witnesses. Hearty Reoommendatloas from Persraal Xzperlenoe. Mehsbb M. Lett & Co,, Auckland, Gbntlbmen.—l hare very great pleasure in toatif ving to the eicellonoe of Hamburg Tea v a tonic. I know of no medicine to ennal it, and for anyone suffering from Indigestion I can heartily recommend it, as in my own ease 1 found it simply invalnable.-Yonrs truly, J. D. WBIOLKV, Brewer. The Captain's Verdict. Turuiga, August 19th, 1881 Messrs M. Lbtt & Co., Auckland. Deak 8188.-I beg to infora you that I hare deriTed very great benefit fran the use of BmU ftese's Hamburg Tea, and I shall have Jnneh pleasnre in recommending it to anyone Buffer ing from indigestion or a slngelsh liver. I have never used any medicine witfi such good effect and am confident it only requires to be bettei known to become very popular. I may add that ?Jtsuu£ °887 ttOd Pl6aßant " Capt. J. ELLIS. Strongly Recommend it. Exchange Hotel, h|d tefnd trih^S avASSe^i Q. A.BROWH. Bold Evkriwekre, Pmob-ONB SHILLINQ & THREEPENCE. Wholeiale Depot for Auokland- M. LEVY &CO., Qtobk-bibmx Auckland, *