hB eX pected to put in an appearance ■ sohols of Military lustruction. ~ „ that 83 candidates for Militia com- I'Sfpresented themselves to Captain -goners pre» thtak _ g with Ba"uiu amount of confidence that instead °"tb6 Elated Oovornmentwillest.blish HaC&lof Instruction, Wcllin X '• »nH perhaps anotlior or more *_-, whore any candidate, deririnß M m,»iifv i>»usolf tor !xny. miUtary t° , q_Vti be expected to rccoivo instruc r? ihv competent military lecturers ''?" "L bo inclined to give gratuitous !rf.« to candidates who will have an op- VYniW of passinß examinations and ob- P^-c-/ertin?atos. This step has, I bolieve, ""n Jifinitelv determined upon, and will Sf'imended to tho Cabinet in the s_*ofßfowday.. Thames, this day. Thamos Bdao B~ngors. 'r^ntain Douglas lias resigned the com- Irf the Thamos Riflo Rangers, and Steuant Lucas was elected to the cap taincy tot evening. Natlvo Volunteers Offered. s F Captain Hono, a native, attended the I,Ue and i'l pi««o»tin S tho company S i Vliandsome belt as a tokon of tho -.tiros'sood fellowship, made a loyal speech •» ivhichho expressed the hope that Govern aot would again enlist tho Thames Native Volunteers. llklkoprne, this day. the Government havo notified tho Marine neMrtments of the various colonies that, •the event of war being declared, Poiut L'dale, the two at Qucenscliffo, and the tyestSouth Channel lights will bo ex tiiicnUhed, and the t«o pilot schooners ffiihdrayn-

TawhiaoanJ followers, says the "North era Lu.minary>" arrived at Waitangi on Tnaday l«t- Tt was i"*6' l"6" t0 hold t!le Miori Annual Parliament, but so far as wo _, gather, nothing of any moment has transpired, awl not oven tho business „( „ i' mock Parliament," as yet, has tventuated. This will rutlle Sydney foiwhanga's feather a bit, no doubt, 13 it was his intention to carry out the long-cherished idea of getting Ihaka to Tai tbo Northern member, to resign in his f»TOUC,.thua enabling Sydney to work his n - £onie again, and carrying " weight" with his remarks to tho Crown of England. Marsh Brown has, po far, hold aloof from the gathering, and it is not unlikely tho Ktiiff will visit Waioraio somo time this nek.' Should Tawhiao pass through Kawa law, we hope he will get an enthusiastic reception- By the addition of improved machinery to ler three small arms factories, Russia is now jo imposition (says "Engineering") to turnout "OOOriflwpordiem, or, reckoning 300 work £gdays, at tho rate of 600,000 a year. This ill great increase upon tho production of formerdaya. Thebusieatporiodrecordedwas it 1878, when all the factories wero worked at their hardest, in anticipation of a levy J| the militia to cooperate in tho expected nragainst England. The turn-out of the Tata factory that year was 154,525 Berdans, isljeff factory 145,500, and tho factory at Be«troretskl42,OOOßcrdans, or in all 441,525. Attbepresentmomentthonumberofßcrdans nqdired for the Russian army annually is IOOiOOQ. Thus the factories possess a pro dncibility six times in excess of tho normal uWjaiii could readily supply China or any itter Power with enough weapons to equip tunny. The. roeeut roport that Russia WUgreed to supply China with 200,000 or SBiOOOßerdans is quostioncd, but she has ttßeated to furnish Bulgaria with a very hrganambor this year.

Daring a recant sitting of tho Supreme tart at Wellington, there vras a lively but iiiiefpa_ago-afc-arma between Mr Justice B__ond and Mr Jellicoe. In answer to mniel'i application, His Honor intimated H nndor certain circumstances, which lenjetforth, the amount of a claim could mtliissessod by a jury. Mr Jellicoe was {weeding to areuo the matter, whon His Bofiiald: " Mr .Tellicoo, you aro surely __g nonsense." Mr Jellicoe: "But jwr Honor will forgivo nto ■ " Ilia BOW! "Mr Jellicoe, I cannot allow you formatters which aro not arguable. limiajto say so, but if you continue to _$» matters which you know nothing limit,lM havo to say that you know lotknjikit Court practice." Mr Jellicoe: "Itotyisr Honor will forgive mo " His i Honor: "No, I will not forgive you. You ißiMg me to forgive you every five (.__!__.- You must go somewhere else for -praess; I cannot forgive the time of [Ibcountry being takon up. You havo iWywasted forty minutes nnd have not lit opened your ens.." The matter then

lilnMticloon tho Afghan difHculty tho "TIWeC, says :—" In this crieis there is ; M regret which we feel very keenly, toimpt certain Irishmen there is a leaven r<l-affection, not, v.-o admit, without i__,kt at this moment, and in view of ' toW% honest endeavours made by the {Rtent English Government to redress pimnces, this should bo put at M^jijl abeyance. It w also to * netted that coercion is still iakteiica in Ireland, and that an appeal iMtmada to the generosity of the people [ t-tto<_ie!r loyalty, rather than to their fan?^.., , . Lot Ireland, like tho .oloijiee, have self-government; let her be ptmWby Irishmen for Ireland, instead I'bjtEagliahmen for England, as tho colo fhire governed by colonists for colonists, •Mw^ynote of discord throughout the 'ikiominions of Great Britain will coa=o. fc\{n3eed,. England might dofy tho : wiwsrms. It is conceded on all hands M ttore aro no better soldiers in the TOkbttanilrishmon ; nono mom enthu jfflln; dashing, and enduring. AVoll, then, Bfeland be conoiliated by an act for •pshe yearns and for which she will J* leek; and it may be confidently hoped 'JrtkJMß long 100,000 men, tho flower of wmtion, would flock to enrol themselves "™?, the Btandard of their illustrious Wntrfiaaii, Lord Wolsoley."

THE AUCKLAND EVKNUNU STAR, THURSDAY, APRHL 30, 1885.



Mrettlsements Too Late for ■ Classification. fIiUBDONIAN LOW LEVEL GOLD u .MINING COMPANY (LIMITRD). Jffli'O Bih) of 3a per aharo has been nnJe '™wrwtorsof theabove Compiny, payable " «8 Jodarslgned. at tho Ofllco of Iho Com tK'.WWeen-strect. Auckland, on VVKDNE3- March, 1885. irt,' , F. A. WHITR, Manager. ■ig£gd_33th April, 1885. S s|£ CLOTH (U), All Wool, at S. jij i^H. WII I t~~E, *©CJR AND CONTRACTOR, bll!?<i&moTea to Market Yard, 18 prepared lMj>™««for all kinds of Fencing, at lowest KJ|™» Contracts taken also for Sbin^ ji'™,Draining. M<p usad to tho work. jSlW'e. ln'arge or Bmall quani itica, PuriTi :,KH»J Palings, 9<: White Pino, 83 6d: fiS^ Kails; BWicket Gatec, 9s; Mil! K»» s «lckot Gates, Us; Shingles; Drain ;Cw.lfleß: 0103et3 (completH). for £2; I Ua^ 58' Scaffold Poles; flno FJag Polos, f8 A M, WHITE, WiRACTOR, Market Yards *r—^_QaMn-tlreet Entrance. CWa, COKE. COKE. GAS COMPANY LTD.) SS«'WOAB COKE. Delivered i«Sfflf»£tho Works, for Cash; longer proportionate rates :— h*^*lßolthreebnshola - 1b Gd Wo" " •• - » » 63 sa r«»iiekß,orhalfton .. .. 11s 6d "a"j-twoßaok ß: oroneto n _ 2-28 S&?yßCOKKlsmaae from the beet !3'BM».VSaIa; ls superior to that made I.««Sfc boi D? free from Btone » remarkable degree, gives a ■T$X& ft HOTTBB THAN COAL. ■ U°HWRKAI)ILY.ana ;■ NO SMOKE. H QOOD FIRHi IN 10 MINUTSB. .WFICBj FORT-STREBT. ■ W'^umson avenue, I -,: SPRRey HH.LS. li«Pi& rAV^B? ICB! ALLOTJIENTf »3to*fiTo, ai^I 11?™. dcstinecCto bo the ■ S^Cim"JtAnekland'; alaasomein ■ -%124™ "°W »OR THB FIRST TIME m SiTl^ UlT^ balance anr time B.SJSMTMrV.£«slraentß of. £S and up I . "wrwt, 7 per cent, on unpaid tI ''^ij1 *11 «ttbeima ft t Office, Shor-



' Wanted. WANTED, Boat-headers and Boat- Htivrers for Raj Whaling. H«,obfll bricntlly Islands.-Apply to A. Mlddlemius' M imager. WAITED, a good rough Carpenter.— Apply Southerly, opposito Bishop's i curt, Parnell. WANTED, a tirst-class Carpenter. ■>* N° other need apply.—Apply on the job, aL Mrs Kcmpthorncs. bottom of Brighton Roari. "V%7ANTED, a proporly qualified Store » V keeper, to tine charge o( Country Storo; must be well up jn drapery and grocery.—Apply, o'closing testimonials, to Box 110, Post-office, Auckland. \\rANTED, Two Boys.-Apply Pub » I Usher, Star Office Hi ANTED, a sharp Lad to Assist on Biker's Cart.—Apply J. and F. Brown l.iiicers and Bakers, corner of Oliphant and V ermont-stroots. Ponsonby. WANTED.— Still room for soveral Machinists.—Auckland Clothing Fac '■ ■ y. Cnsto.ii-ptreet Kast. \&7ANTED, Apprentices to Dresemak- T T ing.—Apply bofcwecn 19 and 5 o'clock to vis Schoflold, ivarangahape Road, near Symonds-street. WANTED, a Girl, from 16 to IS years old, to look after Baby and assist In Housework.—Apply to Mrs Alfred Buokland, j ii" r„ Itomuera. '\57 ANTED, a Cook and Laundress ; also, V V a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs Bull, Owen s lioad, Mount Eden. Tl7 ANTED, a Housemaid. — Apply Mrs ? V Ireland, Hulmo Court. Parnell. TI7ANTED, a stronp- Girl as general . \ «orvant.-Apply Mrs C'happel, Solwyn-, t-tivet, Onchunga. \%T ANTED, a respectable Girl, from 12 ii to 16 years of age. to assist in house w rk — \pply Mrs Thomas McKlroy, Karanga nape Road, Newton. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Appl to Mrs J. Scott, corner of Cook and Nolsoii-streets. WANTED, General Servant; small family.—Mrs Cecil Gardner, Grafton Bond. VJ_7ANTED, Good General Servant for V T Gentleman boarding.—Apply Mrs Jack's Kesiatry, Monnr, Kflen Road. ■Of ANTED, n tjoud General Servant ; i V references required Apply at once to Mr; Steadniftn, Great North Road; or T. A.i tdman fe Co., lfl'l. Q,tioeii street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs Lyons, 1 lay-street, off Bernafortl-st WANTED," a" GeneraT'SerVant 77 no Children.—Mrs S. E. Hughes, Shelly Bench Road. • \X7 ANTED, nn efficient domestic Genera) T v Servant; must havo resided three years in 'he Colony.--Address application (with ro rercnen-), stating wages expected, to "Parnall," s-r.\n Ofltco. % a thorougirGViicraTservant, ft for a small family ; reforenees required. -Apply to Mrs S. Jackson. Orakcl Road, lluiimera. V&7ANTED, as Barmaid.—A young lady V ? requires situation ; age, 20.—Addross, "K.G.,"3tar Offlce. WANTED, a Re-engagement as Cook in tho Bush; good baker; first-class references.—Address "Cook." Star Oftico. WANTED, by a Lady who has had con slderable experience in Sjdney and Melhourno Houses, a re engagement as Dress aiirl Mantle Cnttrr and Fitter.—" M.A.," Star Offlce. TyANTED, a Situation by a Steady V V Young Man; can milk, and willing to bf- generally useful; good references.—Apply • s l'„" 3T,tK Office. \\J ANTED, a Partner with£l ,000 capital' * / in a good Paying Manufacturing Business.—Apply to Secretary T. and S. Morrln and Co. (Limited). ANTED, 1 or 2 Young Gentlemen as Boarders; private family; moderate terms; 5 minutes' walk from Queen-street— Apply Belmont House, Nelson-street, 3rd botiße pau School. WANTED, two or three Boarders, 18s ptr week (washing included).—Mra J. C. Bonll, two doors from Arthur-st., Wesleyan Pai-jonago. Ponsonby. V\7ANTED, few respectable Boarders f V in Garfield House. Garfield-strect, Par nell ; good view of harbour, bath, piano, and homo comforts; ISa per week, washing in eluded. W rANTED, by 3 young gentlemen, Board and Residence in private family. shoit distance from Poat-ofllce.—Apply, staling terms, to Athol. STAB Oflice. ANTED, Tenant for New Store or 8-iop being built in the busy thorough fare of Customs street West. Rent easy.— Apply to O. Kbodes. WANTED, good Freehold Securities for sums ranging from £100.—Apply to J. VT. Speed, Solicitor, Exchange Chambers. Durham-street. ttstanted,tho Publlc t0 Call and See TV tho Now and Second-hand Buggies, Wavgons, etc., at tho Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street East. WANTED at Once, 20,000 Pick and Shovel Men to call at Garrett Bros', and 3ecura Watertight^ at 8s 6d; Bluchers, 4s 6d. Halo will last for One Month only. WANTED, to Purchaee, at once, an Elegant Buggy or Basket Carriage, with Horse, Harness, &c„ completo; one which on Invalid can easily ontor. — Apply, Btatlng pi-ie ■?, to " W, H.M.," Star Olllce. WANTED, Purchasers for 190 Coses of Cane and Wood-bottom Chairs, from 3j per Chair, at James Browne's Furniture Ware house. ltob.-on-street. t£r ANTED TO PURCHASE, a strong V V second-hand Spring Cart. — Apply Box 'iis. Post-on"! so. \\J ANTED to Let, Bedrooms (furnished) TV with fireplaces and gas, sui'able for brothers or 'riends; board if required.— i rply Mrs Jarris, Edinlmrgii-street Newtop. \%J ANTED, to Sell, Four Iron Bed- V> steads and Bedding (all complete) and several other things.—Aptly Mrs Dilwoith, Nr.'f on-strect. near Cook-street. , WANTED, for a gentleman, a Furnished Houso of not less than 7 rooms, within 2n minutes' walk of Queen-streot.—Apply to VV. L Michel), Coonibea's Arcade. _"_7ANTED, good Freehold Securities yV for various Sums of Money, from £100 to f.1.000, at lowest rates of Interest.—J. R. Itanlereon. Auctioneer. ANTED, £250 for three years at 8 per cent., on good freehold security.— •' M.K.B.,"Btab Oflice. WANTED, Ladies' to too tho New Stock of Dresses. Mantles, and Millinery, at T. and J. McM-isters. \TS7ANTED INSPECTED, our Now V » Stock of Coitumcs and DressMatorials. Beitvalno in towu.-Allen's Choap Drapery, jervi/is Road, Ponsonby. VI7"ANTED, overybody to buy my >? Watches. Chains, Brooches, Lockets, Necklets, Clicks, Rings, &c, on Deferred Pay ment- Tom Keeping, Jcwel'er, Victoria-stroet. W _ ANTED, Person requiring a bar gain to Buy Leas', ttock, Fittings, Scales, Weights, and Goodwill of fruit and Poultry Business in leading city street, with dwelling-house attached, brick, overy con venience, for £30 cash; must bo sold quick.—J. If. Randcraon, Auctioneer. _ ANTED, tho Ladies of Auckland and surronnding districts to know that Mrs Corstonhss just opened a case of Hnerlish and Parisian Millinery, tho moat stylish in Auck land for shades and shape. A great variety to choose from. An inspection invited.—Mr Corjton. Nowington House, opposito Portlans House. Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN, for Men's and Boys' Clothing. Bhirts, Socks, and Foot ball J___C__________J__________; WANTED KNOWN. - Drapery and Clothing Sale of. Robson's Stock is now on at Brighton House, top of Grey-street,—J. Rendell. Come if you want Cheap Goods. ANTED KNOWN— Chkap Timbkb ! Cheap Timbbbl And all othor kinds of Building Material, oan be nurohased cheaper snd bettor than anywhere else at tho yards of O. _______ .Albert-etreot WANTED.— When you are in Hobson street call at Munro & Milligan's and see the lariro nnd choice Etock of Tweeds and Coat ings just opened for the coming soason. No shoddy goods or slap-making and trimming at this establishment. ANTED KNOWN.—Expiration of Lcaso, Charles Kelsoy & Co. are now ofToring a cash return of four shillings in every pound off all cash purchases of Fancy Goods over five BhiUings-Charles Kelsoy & Co., 120, Queen street . WANTED KNOWN.-J. T. Clarke, Watchmaker, from the Thames. All kinds of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery repaired. Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Mublc Boxes, and Musical Instruments on Sale.-J. T. Clarke, Watchmaker. ■ Karangahapo Road opposite Newton Post-office. Try Clarke's £3 los Watches. TI7 ANTED ICNOWN.-Still left but W selling fast our noted cheap (and well known) Kid Boots at Is; Prnno'a. 4s 9d; Superior ditto, 6s Od (all with high heels); Children's Buckle Shoes, with heels. 10 to 12, ■VaOd; land 2, 3a per pair, at Damplers Boot Shop. Victoria-street Bo In time. fXT ANTED KNOWN.—Four Shillings W in the pound is tho oaah return or dis count on aU cash purchasos ovor five shillings, at Kolsey'B. off their Gold and Silver Jewellery and Fancy Goods, they having to vacate their gjetntoag"icharlns Kolsoy fcCo.. 120, Queenet WANTED KNOWN.-In order to keep tho Sale going, I have purchased over flt 0 worth Of Travellers' Samples, odd sizes, which I shall sell at 2.5 per cent, under the usual pricef Be in time and get the pick at Dampier's ggot Bhgg. Victoria-street Ba in time. IttANTED KNOWN.—Personsdesirous W ofPurchasingorplacingforSaleHouses j .iw.t.,.,.., Rrr and who lifl.ve not time to" caU during tne^ay, may^pply to The New 7calan( House. Land and Kstato Agency. High sirect VulcanVne. between the evening hours nt 7 and 9 on Saturdays. — Vf /ANTED KNOWN.-Tbo reason why W rmicrote Buildings do rot cost more than flrat c4s timber onesTs that the difference oc r^s on the walls and foundations only, because tomß street West ANTED KNOWN— Impoktant In formation to the Working Classes: £10 or «SW< weekly pw«*e«jt enable yon to beocro ywr oto Umdtori, » i why nar rent. To those who are unable to cau ! upon the■ OTdentoMd **!,»•"* 1 amingeraenta have%een made »***& afflcn nn qnrnrdav evenings from 7 to » p.m., iy* the SeUtaS STbumSw of Houses on the De . tened S?fteL-Apoly Malcolmson, DeLacy andCaTThlNew Zealand Ho^se, Lftnd.Md BdteteAßonoy.UigJi-sKeel'



WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs W. J. Beale. Llverpool-Bt TX7ANTED, Tenders up till 12 noon on "" ' hu' snay, May 7th ln,*t for the Erec tion of at otuige at Mount Kdon. Plans, &c, at . Odium and Smith's, Plumberß, &c, Lower Al bert-street WANTED KNOWN — In Drapery, Clothing, Mlllinory, Dresses, Blankets, and Flannels, I defy competition. — J. H. Hannan, Viotoria-stTeet, off Hobson-street. WANTED, a good strong Boy, who can milk and make himsolf gonerally •l'cful on a farm.—Apply J. Mclntyre, Wharf, Onehunga. \\7ANTED, for Country, Strang Boy, ii to bo generally useful about kitchen; occasionally to carry out bread.—Apply Jas. Clarkson, 87, Grey-street. OT ANTED, Situationas General Servant it for a Respectable Young Woman ; also placo for Young Girl in Small Family.-Mrs Jack s Rogietry. Mount Kdcn Rood. WANTED, Tenders (labour only) for Building 2 Doublo and 1 Single Brick Chlmnoys, at tho buildings next tho Protestant Hall, Karangahapo Road.—Wm. Corbett. WANTED, Partnership in a paying business; capital, £200.—Apply •'A.P.," Star Office. WANTED, smart Girl about 1C for housework, to Bleep at home; references required.—Mrs J. Baird, cornor of Inkernian md Sale streets. ANTED KNOWN. — Employment open for reßpcctablo General Servants, Housemaids, Waitresses, and Improvers.—' HeiKhton and Co., Servants' Exchange, Cunada Buildings, 101, Queen-3treet. WANTED, a Girl to learn the machine. —HurleandSon, Karangqhape Road. WANTED KNOWN.—Girla' E. S. Boots, 7—13, 3s Cd pair.-Hurlo and Son, two doors above Royal Mail Hotel, Vlctoria-st. WANTED, a Machinist to take work out—Apply to Wllkins and Co., S3, Victoria-street. _^___ WANTED, a Boy to ride for orders.— Q. Hulme, Butcher. Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Young Girl, about 15, for general housework.—Apply to Mrs James Alexander, Mount Kdon Road. Vtf ANTED KNOWN,-The remainder ti of R. Fry's Stock almost given away.—S. Cuombea & Co YITANTED, a Situation as Boots or (I Eenera'ly useful; good rofoi'fnces; town or country.—Address "H.J.," StakOlllcq. W" ANTED, a Girl for tho country; must be ablo to milk and make huttor. -Apply at onco to Mr Stowart, Cambridge ___nn__, Vlncont-stroet. WANTED, a Girl about 15 or 10 to assist in houso work.—Apply Mrs Lonorgan, Wyndbam-Btroot WANTED, Two Men to Remove Enrth from undor House.—Apply Mr Goorco it linton, Corner Kyber Pass and Grafton Roads. WANTED KNOWN. — Boys 7 and Youths' Football Jorsoys and Hobo in '11 colours, only 6s and 63 Cd.—At Allen's, Orapor^orvoiH Road. Ponfonby. WANTED" KNOWN.-Positively the last two Weeks of Dampior s Cheap Boot •lale, Victorii-Btreot As wo havo cleared a <reat many of the lines lately advertised, I have nirchaaed over £lo'J worth of job lines and samples to lost the time epeolfled. Particulars ;n this column.—W. H. I Jam pier. W™ ANTED KNOWN.—Men's Light, Durable Boots (sewn), 7s lid: Patont House Slippers, without heels. 2s Cd; Cork Snles. UJd; Cotton Boot Laces, 3d per dozen; Bo:t Protectors, 3d c card; Boot Gloss, Id a bottle; Button Hooks, id each or 9d a dozen ; ■toot Buttons, 2d a dozen; Patent Button Fasteners. Cd a box: Shoo Horn", 3d to 1b (0 wat varioty); Best Yellow Silk Reels, No. 11, 2s— At Dampler's Boot Shop, Victoria street W' ANTED KNOWN—In Ladies' Houee Slippers I havo a great variety—White Canvas, 2s per pair; Black Imitation Kid, wilh elastic in front only 2s 6d; Carpet, 2s 9d ; Morocco, 2s 9d ; Auckland made do. Imitation woolwork, 3s 6d ; Ladies' Dancing or Kvenlng Ore -s Shoes, 4b Cd ; superior do.. 5s 6a; Real Glove Kid, with fanoy beaded vamps, 7s 8d; at Damplor'a Boot Shop, Victoria-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN—That George [ Gregory, Photographer, of Quick's Buildings (near Three Lampß), Ponsonby Road, boa decided, on and after April 21th, to make considerable Bedoctions in his Prices, so as : to suit the working classes; prices from that date being: ForCartede Visite, lOsCd per doz.; j for Cabinets, £1 1b por doz Children t-aino price. Tram cars pass the shop WANTED KNOWN—West End Phar macy, Ponsonby Road, cheapest Drug 1 Store In town—HoUoway's Pills, Is 3d: Cockle's, Is 3d ; Whelpton's, Is 3d; Knoß FrultSalt Ss 3d; feeding Bottles, 6d; Stoadman'a Powders, Is Sd; Porous Blasters, Is and Is 3d; Fluid Magnesia. Is Sd; Citrate of Magnesia, Is 3d; Jacobs Oil, 1 la 6d ; De Jongb's Oil, M 9d ; Chlorodyno. Is and B 3d,—A. J. Blomflold, Homoeopathio Chomiat, . Herbalist and Pharmacl WANTED KNOWN—See our Stock of , Blankets before purchasing—£soo worth, 9-1 Blankets. 8a Cd. 9j Cd, and 10a Cd per pair; , 10-1 Blankets. 12s 6d, 17b6d end 20s per pair; Twill Sco eh Blankots, New Zoalond Blankets, ' and Coloured Blankets. Tliesa goods are the | best valuo we ever offered.—D. McPher&on, Karangahape Road. , WANTED, another 1,000 Clocks and ' Watches to clean ard repair; also, | purchasers for Waltham, English, and Swiss watches, Clocks, and Jewellery by Thoa. Nuts- . ford, Watchmaker, Joweller, &o„ next Union . Bank, Vlotoria-street—N.B.—All work guaran -.ecd for 12 months; musloal boxes repaired, pianos purchased ou _____ I WANTED TO SELL—Whips (a really splendid assortment of every kind)— . fjadies', Genta\ Riding. Brivtag, Cart; also, 1 Solid Nlokel Spurs, Stirrups, and tho latest ' novelties In Saddlery and Harness; prlcos are I ■uoloaa to anybody unloss thoy see tho Quality. Come and Inspect —W. 8. Jonea, Whole sale Manufacturer. 183, Queen-street I WANTED KNOWN-Bought a Job ; ' over 330 psirs of Children^ Boots and I Shoos alono (2 to 10 in size) from 2s to 3s Cd por Pair. I wish to draw tho attention of my 1 ouutomers and the public in general to these 1 being ono of the best wearing lines I ever 1 offered them, and much lighter than colonial mike. A great varioty to choose from at nampior's Boot Shop. Victoria Btreet WANTE D—Wanted to Sell, very choap, fiO Small Vlcos. only Is Cd onch: 50 Braces and 2 Bits, only 2s; Lot of Small Drill Braces, only Is Cd oaoh; Lot of Sponges, fld each; Bradawls, Id each; Corkscrows, Id each -8d dozen; Toaspoons, 3d; Forks, Cd each -C for 2s Cd ; Largo Forks, 91 - G for Is ; Tablespoon*. 9d —Ii f<ii'4a; Bread Boards, ltd to 2s tkl ; Brood Knifo and Board, la 3d ; Baking Pears, 2d per lb—7lb for Is: Pincers, only 6d ; 71b-B»x of Epsom Salts, 2s 3d ror box. —H. Watt. Pitt street -vrr anted known; .T. If. DALTON, TAILOR, Victoria-street East, Has procured a special lino of TWEEDS for OVERCOATS, and can do a FIRBTCLABS OVERCOAT FROM £2 UP TO £i 10s, Extra Good Value. J. H. D. can also Btipply VOLUNTEERS UNIFORMS, both Dress and Undress, at Eng lish Cost Price. Note the address— CITY TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT, VICTORIA-STREET EAST. A N T E D. tiik ruiiLic to try our SUITS TO MEASURE, AT WHOLESALE PRICES. A First-class Suit, from tho Best Tweed in Auckland, for £117s 01. Remember this is our Best Suit! . _ . . , , We claim to do tho Largest Trade in Auck land, therefore we give our Patrons the benefit of our Wholesale Price for nott cash. Tho most Stylish Trousers in Auckland, from the best material, to measure, 2"b 6d. All-wool Tweed Suits, from 15s. All-wool Tweed Trousers, from 13s. Material, Style, and Fit Unsurpassed. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, Custom street East. (Two Doors above Fort-street) Business Hours, 830 to 5.30; 230 on Saturdays. tjCTA N T E D " KNO WN. GROCERIES CHEAPER THAN EVER. AT THOMPSON & C O.'S, JERVOIB ROAD, PONSONBY. White Table Susrar. 3d; Good Table Sugar, 2)d Candled Peel, 1b ; Sago, 3d; New Currants, 6d Sperm Candles, full weight, 8d Household Soap. i\i ; English Pickles, BJd Best Flour, 2s 9d; Kerosine, high test, Cs Cd EVERY ARTICLE IN THE TRADE PROPORTION ATELY CHEAP. Goods Delivered daily, and familieß waited on for Orders. Note the Address— B. W. THOMPSON & CO., JERVOIS ROAD (next Gilford's, Tailor). W" ANTED KNOW N. Received, per Coptic from London. The Latest Novelties in FANCY WORSTED COATINGS, SOUDAN SUITINGS, and ma WORSTED TROUSERINGS. In all tho latest Fanoy Stripeß and Checkß; also. Constitution Cords, Worsted Cords. Average Price per Suit _^ 10a Od. Average Price per Trousers .. .. £0 18s Od. We respectfully invite Inspection of these good?, and feel confident, that for style and quality, they are unrivalled in Auckland In reply to numerous inquiries, we beg to state that wo give No Credit and No Discount, but rely on the style and quality of our garments to give our customers satisfaction. W O L L~A M S, READY-MONEY TAILOR, Sydenham House (Foot of Grey-street) XTff~A~l* TED KNOW N YV AND BELIEVED,- That a 20s ARTICLE may be PURCHASED for 10a; a 5s ARTICLE for 2s Cd; and so on, at half tho marked price, upon all Goods in the VICTORIA-STREET WINDOWS At the Door and on the Sale Stalls of the LONDON ARCADE, ; During the remaining H days KoUpgx SALB at GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. i I See the Hal£-Oolninn _Afl vertisement on the



A HOME required in private family for lady and gont, unmarried; boarding houses need not apply.—" F.T," Star Oflice. i RESPECTABLEPERSON with good «. 3L references will be glad to hear of a Situa tion as Housekeeper to one or more gentlemen, care of offices, or any position of trust; no ob jection to country.—M.N.O.. Star Offlce. BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, Benclimen and Improvers at once.—Apply R. Walton and Son, Boot Manufacturers, Upper Qjeeu-street HOUSEMAID Wanted ; references re quired.—Apply, between G and 8 p.m. to VI« T.awford, Bridgewater Road, St. Stephen* Avenue. J'JIANO WANTED, Cheap.—Address to K. Richardson, Victoria Arcade, Victoria si reet. stating particulars, pride, &c. TS~A RTNERSHIP. WANTED, a Partnor In a Fist-class Auc tioneering and Commission Busidess. Must havo some knowledge of same, and bo able to take the Sales. Principals only dealt with.— •"or full particulars apply to "M.A.L.," Star Office. '"jIHE Advertiser would liko to meet with 1 some Hontleman who would bo willing to go in with him and work up a Business as Civil Kngineer, Architect, and Surveyor.—Address " W.A.," Star Offlco. TO CABINETMAKERS.—Wanted, by a ' Respectablo Lad of 10 (tradesman's son), ci uatlon as Apprentice.—Apply to H.P., Post olllce, Symonds-Btreot. TO SOLICITORS.—Wanted, Employ ment as Clerk. 0 years' experience in colonial office.—W.T., Star Olllcc. rriO FARMERS.—Young Man. usatfto 1. rough work, will hi lp on farm for i^p and moderate wage.—Addross, "Zcno," St.-.b Olllcc. To Let TO LET, Bedroom with uso of Kitchen. —Apply corner Napier and Union streets. TO LET, 2~Front Rooms, with fireplace ; 0 do.-rs helow Coiivent.l iwer Hobson-st TB^O L !<}'', a House of seven rooms in JL Owen's Road. Epsom.—Apply to F. Hill, next door. TO LKT, Large Workshop; good well; large allotment, Arch Hill.—Apply Arch Hill Hotel. TO LET, Houso and seven acres of Land, ol.no to Ponrnso Station.—Apply to J. Chapman, 1 lail fitoro, Newmarket. find LET, Grafton Road, a five-roomed fi_ Houso; gas and water laid on.—S. Y. Collins, Kamo Coal Oflice, 11, Quccu-' treot TO LET, in Newmarket, 1 or 2 Unfur furnishod Rooms.—AildreßS at Miss Thorn ton's, Stationer. T~O LET, 2 Rooms, unfurnished.—Apply Mr Coad, Bootmaker, View Point, Mount Ertcn^ TO LET (furnished), a Sitting and Bed room combined, with fireplace, to 1 or 2 ladies; referenco required — Appjy 233, Quoon-st. TO LET, largo Space (Queonstreot end) over tbo now shop cornor of Queen and WellOßley-streets.—Apply to Milne and Choyee. riTIO LET, a first-rate Bottling Collar, J. with concrete floor.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray,_Land Agontß, Fort-stroot. _ TO "LET,-largo Bedroom, furnished or unfurnished; no boarders; very quiet neighbourhood.—Addre s at Star Oflice. TO LET, in Codrington-stroet, a good s roomed House, 10s Bd ; also, a now 3-roomed House in Bond-Btreet, rent moderate.—lnquire Glcgow Store Great North Boad. TO LET, in Vincont-slreot, Five-roomed Cottage or Unfurnished Booms: nla-, Five-roomort Cottage in West street, Newton.— Apply Belmont House. Vincont-Btrcct. ~0 BE LET, in~Edon Terrace, at 35s per weok, a comfortable soven-roomeil Houbo.—Apply to F.G. Ewington, Estate Agent, Coombes's Arcade. _ TO LET, in Syinonds-streefc, noar City Road, dosirable Residence of soven rooms; gas and water laid on, conoroto yard. — Apply J. Wendcl. Wine Manufacturer, Symnnds fit. TO LET, capital Office, Queen-street' also, Largo Room, good for storo or work room, and 4 Btalls in a first-class stable, closo to tho wharf.—Heskfth aid Aitken. TO LET, Mt. Roskill Road, 9-roomed Hoy.so; allotment, ! 2 x 270; every con vcnience.-R. T. Chatlleld, Palmereton Beild inttß. TO LET, Croomod Cottage, Jorvois Road; 7roomcd Villa Residence. Heme Road; every convenience.—Apply W. G. Adon, Draper, Jorvois Road. T (TLETT^ArgyIo street, noar Tramway ', Tormlnus—Houso of 7 rooms, gas, wntor, and ovory convenience; rent moderate.—Apply i Malcolmson, DeLacy, and Co., Vnloan Lane. TO LET, two new Shops, with living ' rooms; euporlor finish; Jorvois Road; rent very cheap.—Apply at corner of Curran street and Jorvois ltoad. TO BE LET, Sea View Houso, top of ; St.Georgo's Hay lload.Upper Parnell. Hard ' somo and completo, commanding viow, front fine porch, etc. 18s.—Inquire on tho premises. j T6~ BE LET, on tho Mount Roskill Bond, ph-asantly Bituatod, a new six- • roomed Hou'io with good water simply; rent, Hs ' per wook.—F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, : OoombCß'a Arcade. __ j TO LET, a Shop and G Rooms, with every convenience, snltablo for drap«r and • drojamakor; rent low; good paying business; . corner of Franklin Road and Nnnlorreet-st— , Inquirenext door. , TO BE LET, a two-storied Building in Fort-etroot. at prosont occupied by the Auckland Tobacco Co.. particularly adapted , for a bond or general store.—For full particulars apply to W. L. Mltch-U. Coombes's Arcqrlc. j TO BE LET, Mount Eden, a Villa Resi dence of 11 rooms, stable, co'ich-houso and i outbuildings; gas laid on; with 5 acres of Vol canic Land in Owen's Road; omnlbnsen pass tho houst-.- For cards to viow apply to W. 1. Mitchell, Coombcß's A-eado. TO LET or For Sale, a Hoiiho, with Bathroom ; Venetian blinds, gnsand wator laid on; allotment has doublo frontage; 45 feet, Norfolk-street, Brown-street Ponsonby: depth. 104 foet; terms easy.—Apply J. M. am/ J. Mowbray, Laud Agents. Fortjstrcet TO LET, in Mnnukau Road, Parnoll, most con veiilont Tloimoof 11 rooms: balh, gas, and water, nnd most cxtonslvo viow of harbour and Norti Shore. — W. ard J. Frator, Land Agents. Queen-street. TO BE LET, Suburban Residence, Comfortablo New Dwelling Houso of Eight rooms; town side of Mount Albert; healthy, dry situation, on clonrod scoria soil; rent, only £1 por week; spnoiouß outbuildings and grazing land may bo had if required.~ Apply to Rohorts, Grocer, Mount Albert. TO LET, Cnrnwath Cottage, near top of Beresfordstreet, containing fix large rooms, with gas mid wator laid on, Venetian blinds, cupboards, shelves, grates and every convenience. Bent, 22s (id per week.—App'y J. L. Kelly, Star Oflice. TO LET or For Snlo, in College Road, junction of Greenwood-street Shop andC rooms, gas and wator throughout, well finished, and possessing ovory convenience, kitchon, colonial oven. 3 rogister grates, allotment (10 x 100), pleasantly oituatcd, nnd a good business may bedono.—Full particulars from D.F.Evans, Estate and Land Agent, 893_ TO LET, in Ring Terrace, Ponsonby, a charming Villa Residence, grand view of harbour, containing throo bedrooms, dining room, parlour, kitchen, bathroom, plunge bath, and two detached rooms. Lonmlngton range, two rogistor grates, rain water ; allotment 33 by 100 feet; rent, 18s, or if gos and water required £1, or 18s for a term.—Apply to D. F. Evans. LandA gent. »01 nnO LET, a fine Shop, fronting Hackott _L Btreet, opposite Percival Parade, with dwelling of five rooms, good buaine.-s position and view of harbour, gas and city wa or, allotment 33 x 100; small grocer's stock optional at valuation; 15s weekly, or for a term lis.— Apply to D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and Land Agent. 902 TVRICK shops, arch hill. To be Let, 2 Shops, highly situated for trade. Well adapted for a Grocer, and n'so for Dreßs makor and Milliner. Rent modorate. APPIyt ° W. L. MITCHELL, Coombes'B Arcade. EVONPORT.—To Let, 4-roomcd Cot tage, near new dock.—Apply R. Mitchell, Messrs Russell fc Campbell, ________________ OFFICES TO LET, High-street, cen tral, cheap, convenient —Apply London Loan and Discount Co., High-streot, next to Atkins. Printer. SHOP to Lot in central part of Queen- Btreet, Auckland.—* pply on premises, 217, two doors from Wellesley-Btreet TO CARTERS OR EXPRESSMEN.— To Let in Kden Terrace 1-stalled Stable with small Paddock—Apply to Mr Burko, Fruiterer, Upper Symonds street. For Sate. FOR SALE, Pony; very quiet to ride and drive by lady (little model).—F. L. I evy, Hobeon-street FOR SALE, Light Saddle, in good Con dition ; Price, 45s.—Apply Bristcr's Coffee Palace, Markot-streot. FOR SALE by private contract, elegant now 2-wheeled Trottiog or Business Sulky, to carry two; now style.—Renßhaw, Mount Kden Carriage Works. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, 3 large, well-built Houses (quite new), 9 and 12 rooms, with detached buildings; good allot ments ; largo concrete tanks, gas, 'bus road, IS minutes' walk from town. To be sold at re riucod prices. —Apply Vale nnd Douglas. jjj'OK SALE, a Bargain, How Centre .V board Boat, Fifteen and a half feet Lour; Five feet six Inches Beam.—Can bo seen at Mr Care's, Boat-bntldcr, Customhouse-street Wost "fITIOR SALE, cheap, a Second-hand JD Silver Hunting Keylesß Lever Watch; guaranteed a perfect timekeeper.—Tom Kcec ing. Jeweller, Victoria-street FOR SALE or to Let, Paget street, Pon sonby, New 7-roomed Honso; splendid view, with gas and water laid on.— Apply to F. W. Lipßoombe, Grocer, Pontonby Road. FOR SALE, Level Allotment, 42 feet Frontage to Summer-Btreet, Ponsonby; Price, £80.—Apply to D. Hyauason, Locksmith and Range-maker, Durham str, ot FOR SALE, 4-roomed Cottage on Free hold Allotment on very easy term?. £10 deposit, balance on weekly payment*. — pply to J. F. Brown, Klnggland. FOR SALE, a new House, containing 6 rooms; Venetian blinds, bath, large mstress range, gas laid on, and every other conven ence; situated on the cornor of Mary and Stewart-Btreets, Mount Eden, with SO fee{ frontage to Mary-street; price, £450. Also, a 1 i roomed Cottage in Stewart street for £230,t- Applytgf Jenkio»,SklenYaleßo«l,



FOR £225 I can Sell a snug little Free hold Property In Victoria Avonue.—F. G Kwingtoo, Estate Agent. Coombea's Arcade. FOR SALE (a bargain) a Fruit, Oyster and Poultry Business in flrst>claSß street -Particulars of L. L. Levy, Rlordan'a Build ingß, Hobson street J7IOR Sale or To Let, two new Villa Re3i JLI dences of seven rooms nnd half-acre lane each, situate on Blackett's Point, Parnell. com manning one of the finest land and water viewi about Auckland. — Applyjto W. and J. Frater Land Agents, Queen-Btreet TjlOR SALE, a City Millinery Business ; B? largo connection, yielding an average profit of £5 por week. Price, £260, inoludinf goodwill, stock, fixtures, &c., complete.—Foi full particulars, apply to W. L, Mitchell Coomoes's Arcade. FOR SALE, the 8-ton Yacht Ethel May (coppered), with all gear, etc., in good order; suitable for either ploaßuro or working ■-umoßcß.— Apply Thames Carriage and Droj Factory, Yiotoria-stroet East. FOR- SALE, at Northcote, a Large Allotment, about J acre planted with strawberries and applo trees; Largo Three roomed House, verandah back and front; well. fowl bouse, and piggery; also, Two Allotment adjoining, fronting main roud, each 70ft. x 150 ft -/Vpply J. R. Randerson, Land Agent, or to Mrs A. Johnstone, on tho premises. FOR SALE, Summer-street, Ponsonby, Three Pretty CottagCß. quite new and well finished ofr; freehold allotmonts. each 22 x 99; water laid on to scullery from tanks; with four rooms and scullery; very pretty view; ibout 20 minutes' walk from Queen-street—For further particulars apply D. F. Evans, Houso. Land, and Estate Agent 1490 FOR Sale, Norfolk and Cameron-streetß, Ponsonby, a vory protty Place, well and faithfully built containing 0 rooms and bath room, with pas and water laid on, fitted with Venetian blinds, bath, copper, cupboards, shelves; a vory nico Garden, with frontage to two streots; rusticated all round; Allotment IS x 101; price, £500.—For further particulars apply to D. F. Evans, House and Land Agent. FOR SALE, in Gibraltar Crescent, Par noil, a very Handsome Villa Residence, possessing f> flno rooms: gas and water through out; wash-bouso and every convnntonco: free hold allotment, 30 X 100. well drained and planted. This property is pleasantly situated, commanding a most extensivo view of tho Domain.—Terms, &o„ apply to D, F, Evans, X - late Agent HS2 TTIOR SALE, Mount Edon, off Mount IP Roskill Road, a pretty Villa Rosidence, rusticated, euperblv finished off, 5 rooms, lofty, bath-room, pantry, Leamington range, 2 rc.c.i--.tor jrates, h.'iy window, splendid hall, fancy glass lonr; water In id on to bath and pantry by 2 100 gallon tanks; p'eket fenco; corner Allot nnnt, ■! t x 118; very largo stablo and fowlhou c; jus within 200 feet. Tho view obtained from ills property is unsurpassod in tho district, with flno prospective vnluo.—Terms. &c. on npplica ion to 1). V. Evans, Estate and Land Agent J^OR SALF, Shelly Beach Road, that I handsome Villa I toaidenco of eight rooms. Iniahod ofi'in flrst-olnsa st>lo. The rooms are ol'ty, spacious, and roploto wi'h ovory con t'nnienco; bath-room, bath, city water laid on, {iisin every room and hall, register grates in ;hiv.o rooms; allotment has a frontngo of 0(1 'eet to Shelly Bsach. Thl3 a moat desirable I'roporty, and a Retidenco Is Becond to none Beautiful view, healthy aspect, and grand position; only a few minutes' walk from Shelly Bench; omnibus passoß the door, only twenty ninutes' walk from Queen-street. The pur sluiecr has privilege or taking tho furniture.—l). ?. Kvaiiß, Auctioneer and Lund Agent 1493_ J7l O R ABSOLUTE SALE. _) —That Kirst class Uousc-furnishlng Busi icks near the Threo Lamps, Ponsonby Hoad. carried on by Messrs Anderson, Walker, and 30. It is the bcststniid out of Queon-Btrect and laving a first-class connection. Satisfactory ■onsons given for nelling.—Apply at the abovo ulilresi, or lo Malcolmson, DeLacy, & Co., ftilcau Lane. 871 O R SALE, l bo Building known aa Hull's bond in Albort treot opposito tho Star Hotel, There is a froni, ir.o of 01ft., at a ground rental of .'!os per foot for line hundred and ninety years. Will be sold on iasy terms, or leased for a lerni. Apply to VICKEBS AND HULL, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. CTOR SALE OR TO LET A Handsomo VHjLA RESIDENCE of 12 ojins In Park Avenue, between Park Road .ml Cnrleton Goro Bond. Every convenience i provided. Tiio distanco Into Queen-street is 5 n.inntos' walk. Apply GKAVES AICKIN, Chemist, Queen street HI O 11 3 A L E. HAMILTON, closo to Station-asubstantially uilt C roomed Verandah Houso, with brick mndations, thcroughly well finished. Kitchen itli conoreto lloor, wash house, 1.200 gallon inks, with water laid into tho house, also good ell. Groundslacre in extent including tonids uvn, gardon, &o. Price, £080. For further particulars npply to W. L. MITCHELL. Coombos's Arcade, Queen-street. £*_}_-».—FOR SALE, a singlo-seatcd blfVl) Buggy (almost now), with lamps, 10, complete; also, a sot of good second hand tuinesa.—Apply for address (town) to Stak Dice. __ C* _ F!,__ —Edon Terraco, Cottage of !&__—>" 5 rooms, and Allotment. Terms in cash, and balance by weekly instalments, ho cheapest thing going. -Apply Malcolmson, lo Laoy, and Co.. Vulcan Lane. _**>P__k "COTTAGE of 3 Rooms, fc/<_»>Sr» Sable, Cnrt-?hod, &c. Allot lent, 01x218; Volomio soil. Mt Albert, main loroughfft'o.— Apply Malcolmson, Do Lacy, nd Co., Vulcin Lane. ____ _* Q <f_ A -POLLEN-STR EET, Great W«> \f " o North Road.-For Sale, Cot ige of 4 Rooms and S mllery; good allotment. 12 tout deep; closo to the tramway; terms. £20 :ihli and balance by arrangement— Apply to la'oilmson. Do J.acy and Co, High-street l rulcan Lone). _(*•> i kA—Cottage of i rooms and scul <_*]?*/"" 1 ry In Maokolvio and Pollen trotts, well fenced Allotment, healthy dlst'lct, nil good view. Terms, £10 cash; balance by roi lily instalments.—Aj piy to Malcolmson, )o Lacy, and Co., Vulcan Lano. /4 elj rV S_ Cottage of 5 rooms, with Ji_/0 0 <_»• — gns and every convenience; roll foncod. and provided with concrete raths ; i tutted In Roso Itond. Also, Cottago of 1 rooms n Murdnok Bond ?urroy Hills. Price, £85. 'onus: £25 cash: balance by arrangement.— Ipply to Tho N.Z. House, Laud, and Estato Igency, High-street _ A 6 A6\ ff —llouc-oof seven rooms, with *iVTti-«/**» handsome frontage, filtn<ited n Arglc btreet, Home Ha v. In ono of tho prettiest md healthiest districts in Auckland; closo tn mmway and pier; on a prominent, and lovol .llotmcnt This Is a property which will al vnys Improve In V'llue. Terms, £25, balance by vcckly or monthly Instalmonts.—Apply to Hal lolmson, DeLacy, nnd Co , Vulcan Lane. 46 *')/]_ CASH.— Handsome Villa Rcsi ~tJ*9"r donee of 0 rooms, exclusive of lath room, &c, &o.; verandah back and front, ! registers, kitchen range, htablo, nnd wash ioubo; flno position, standß high, good view, ill y water and ena laid in house in first c ass irder; terms, only £30 ca»h, balance of weekly raivmcnts; within half-hour's walk of Post )filcc—D. F. Evans, Land and Estato Agent. 1449 LFRED-STREET, ALBERT PARK —For Salo, Gentleman's Rrsldonco In this favourite locality. Tho House Is in thorough r< - rialr. and contains large dining, drawing, and breakfast rooms, 4 bedrooms and dressing-room, icullery. pantry, wailihouao, &c, largo allot ment, good gardon, city water and gislnid on. rhis property ia a mo-t desirable investment, ■rod has seldom its equal In the market. The ground is leasehold, 95 years, at the low rental ■>t £17 10s per annum.—Apply to Malcolmson Do Lncy and Co., Vulcan Lane. ROCERY BUSINESS for Sale (turn over), £22 weekly, cheap; Shop only 20s rent; fro_ new stook at valuation price, only £25.—Apply J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. KYBER PASS ROAD. — The improve ments In this great thoroughfare are now nearly complete Buyers will at once have tho advantage of good Investments. I can sell a grand Allotment 76 feet frontage by n depth of about 200 foot total area 1 rood 14 porches, at investor'aprioe. Also, A SHOP and 5-roomod Dwelling, with gas, water, and all conveniences, having a good con nection as'bootmaker. also suitable for eitlior saddler or milliner. Tbo owner being anxious to offect Immediate silo, offers this at an ex ceedingly low figure. For furthor partloulara apply to W. L. MITCHELL, Coomboss Arcade. OWING to tho present depression, I can sell somo Allotmonts and Houses at low prices and on easy terms.—F G. EwingtoD, Estate Agent, Coombes's Arcade. ORGAN.— A beautiful Pipe Organ, 170 pipes, 3 stops, 10 feet high, 14 metal pipes in front, all of which speak, pronouncod a beautiful tone; a real bargain for small Church or Sunday-school.—Prof. F. A. Brookes, Queen street PARADE NOTlCE.—Ladies are invited to inspect the beautiful display of Millin ery and Mantles at B_Coombes and Co. PLEASANTHOMESTEAD FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. —Improved Farm in tho Kaipara Dbt'ict consisting of 96 acres, 10 acres Groes, 2 acres mixed Orchard in full bear ing, together with nn excellent Five-roomed House, with Double Brick Chimney. Registered Grate, and Colonial Oven. About 1J miles good Fencing, and Farm subdivided into Soven En closure's. Usual Outbuildings. Communication with Holensvilloby steamer. Owner ia desirous of Selling the above or Exchanging same for a good DwolliDg-house in Auckland of timilar value.—Full particulars can be had from Mr T. Bakewcll. Stab Office. ORETTY VERANDAH COTTAGE of 4 JL rooms, a^ullery, &0., pleasantly situated, near Three Lamps. Ponsonby. The Cottoge ia in first-daBS order, and a very protty and com fortable place, situate in Sheehac-street, next to corner of King-street.—D, ff Evans, Land and Estate Agent - 11472) WYNDHAM VILLA, SYMONDS STREKT. Handsomo ViPa of C rooms and out-buildings, pleasantly situated in Symonds-atreet, just above resldonoo of Sir F. Whitaker. The houso is in first clne3 order, and rep'ete with nil con veniences, such as city water bath, gas, &c. To be Sold with or without the Household Fur niture. Cards to view, fee, apply to D. F. EVANS, 75S li. Auctioneer and Land Agent Tenders. ENDEBS wanted for Concrete Wort and KxcavatioDß.—J. Honghton.Monnt-Bt riTENDERS WANTED, for the Reinova I of the old Albion Ho'el. Tenders closi May lltli. Plans and Specifications to be seei at G'eegon's Hotel. TENDERS are invited up to noon o Monday next, May 4th. f r the erection o a Cottage at Avondalo. The lowest or air tender not necessarily accepted, Pians au< specifications to be scon at the offlce of M John Buchanan, Customs-street '



j- Personal. 4. : " TVT ISSING FRIENDS. t WILLIAM A__fcED CALDWELL, ar -- rived per ship Do<_! Castle, at Christchurch, Canterbury, New_J __md, from Belfast, Ire f land, year 1875. HlsTtother, JAMES CALD , WELL, will be glad'_o hear from him.—Ad " dress, care of W. B_A_ING, Storekeeper, Port }' Douglas. t. ~\/T ISSING FRIENDS. " To Mr James Comvell and Mrs Knox (nee '■ Miss Russell), both native of Tyrone County, c Ireland.—Ploaße forward your Address to MISS c MARGABET CuLWELL, Railroad Coffee I l' Palace, Auckland. I SHALL not be responsible for any debts contracted by James Harper in the name of X. Harper and Co. a April 24. R. GIVEN. | "DERSONAL.—A lady wishes to Sell a _T Basket Carriage with quiet Pony, HarneßS, ' and cveryihing complete, or would Exohange ? for a good Piano.—Apply Stab Offlce. ~ IyfATRIMONIAL.-A well-to-do up 1. LvJL country Settler, seeks a Wife between 8 20 and 30.—Photo, and full particulars at Hanna ;. ford's Agency, 29G, Queen-Btreet 0 T^TAR ! WAR ! WAR !-Come and see 7l my New Stock of Gold and Silver | , Jewellery.—Tom Keesing, Jeweller, Victoria 1 street 2 __________________________ 1 _ost a__ _on__. r __ . ii T OST, from Western Springs, Nine • __ Sheep; tnr brand half circle or horscßhoe; > 103 reward.-G. Wood and Co., Newton. LOST.— The Public are cautioned against negotiating a Cheque signed by Arthur , Taylor in favour of James Scott, for the sum ef ) £1, the same being lost Payment stopped. j J" OST a Pointer Dog; white body and _i liver coloured head; collar and chain attached to dog when lost—Finder rewarded, ■ apply J. A. Pond, Queen-street. LOST, from Ponsonby, one browny whlte Fox Terrier Slut; answers to the namoM innle; No of collar, 021. 1885.—Reward ; «lVon ifroturned to P. Collinn, Ponsonby. Any body retaining the snme after this date will be | pi'O-eciited. J OST.--Left hanging on the fence by _ the Mount Eden Railway Station on ; Saturday afternoon Inst, by a little girl, a Fur Capo.—Tho Under will bo rewarded by bringing ' it to Mrs Ibbotson, John-st, Mount Eden. ' T OST, on Sunday morning, between the __ Ferry Boat, North Bhoro, and tho North Head Fortifications, an oblong Artist's Sketch book, with portfolio attached, containing pencil sketches of no use to anyone but owner.—A Howard will be givoa on being loft at Utah Offlco. _ -B <f _S REWARD.—Strayed, from Pan- IE \r mure Hun, ono Red Cjw, tip of fail white, ono white spot on back.—Any person giving information as to whereabouts to J. Lichens or J. Andrews, Epsom, will receive the above reward. -| AS REWARD.—Lost, on Tues-ay fi_ " Afternoon, between Welleßloy and Vio toria-sl roots, a Blue Leather Purse containing Two Notes and Silver, whoovor will bring the Bamo to Mr Lo Sueur, Draper, Queon-strcet, will receive the above ro_vard. _ i* "I "RE WARD.—Lost; on Saturday, in 3&.8. Nowton, Two Fivo Pmnd Notes; de scription known.—Findor rewarded on applying to Mr Lambourne, Karangabapo Hoad. QTRA-ED, on 23rd, a blacl:-and-tan C 5 Kngllsh Colloy Slut; answers to tho name of " Kip;" collar No. 92.—Roward given by Mrs Alexander, Bymondg-Btreot "T7IOUND, a Bracelet.—The owner can JO have same by giving deficriptlon and paying expanses, to C. Quald, Paper-runner, Upper Pitt-street Meetings. 1 FEDERATED SEAMEN'S UNION, J AUCKLANU BRANCH. A Bpeclal Meeting will bo held this EVENING at the British Hotel, at 7.30 p.m. All Members ara requested to attend. Members of the Auck land Trades and Labour Council and of all Trades Societies are also invited to attend. Business of importance, in connection with tho Pacific Mail Steamer Zealandla. E. ELLISON, Secretary. ' YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ' ASSOCIATION, corner of Wcllesley nnd ' Albeit sti-.-e:.!. — Mviuigelinlic Service THIS (Thursday) X VKNIN U, at 7.30. All are invited. Recent arrivals cordially invited. _____.._.. _. _ HOME. Tho ANNUAL MEETING of Subscribers and ; Fricnda will bo hold at the ORPHAN HOMK, i Parnell, THIS EVENING, 30thlnst. The Chair will ho taken at 7.30. Musical selections by St. Sepulchro'B Choir. PONSONBY NAVAL "ARTILLERY VOLUNTEER CORPS. , A Mooting will bo bold at tho Club Room of i the Ponsonby Club Hotel THIS (Thursday) < EVENING at 7.39 sharp. Business: Election ( of Oftlcers and other important matters. J. a MORPKTILConvener. X> ÜBL I C NO" TIC E. I MOUNT ALBERT ROAD DISTRICT. A Special Mooting of tho Ratcpayo's of Mount Albert District will bo hold In the Mount Albert Pubis Hall THIS (Thursday) EVEN ING at half-past Seven o'clock. All Ratepayors interested in the welfaro and proaporlty of tho district are earnestly requested 10 attond, as tmsinossof great iniportanco will be discussed, and rovelationswillbumado that will startle and surprise tho majority of the Rate payers^ fTRISH NATIONAL JL LEAGUE. J. E. Redmond Branch, i Auckland. The Fortnightly Mooting of tho above will bo hold in tho '? ,V';W Catholio Institute, Wellington _•-■■. -'.ST etrcot, at 8 p.m. TO-MORKOW Tg&_-* (Friday). E. MoSWEENBY. Hon. Sec. UCKLAND GARRISON ARTHiLERY CORP3. Tho Adjourned General Mooting of the above Corps will bo held (by kiud permission of C, F" Bourne) at tho Auckland Grammar School' Sjmonde-street, TO-MORROW (Friday) EVEN ING at 8 o'clock. All members are requestod to attend. G. C. OILMORF, Acting Bcoretary, tSEWION RICHMOND ROAD DIF JLI TRICT. ANNUAL MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. Notlco is horoby given that the Annual Mont lug of Ratepayers in the ahovo Dißtrict will bo held lit the School-room, Richmond Hoad, TO MORKOW EVENING. May 1, at 7.30 o'clook. Business: To receive Trustees' Beport and disonss any mutters of interest to tho district that may be brought forward. ROBT. T. WAKNOCK, Chairman. April gfi, 1885. PO INT CHEVALIER ROAD DISTRICT. Tho Annual Mooting of Ratepayors for tho above-named Distriot will be held at the Northern Hotel, Great North Road, on MON DAY, May tho lih, 1885. ot 7 -0 o'olock. J. CItAWFORD, Chairman. April 23,_1885 QUEEN OF BEAUTY GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Special GoncralMeotlngof the Shareholders will bo hold at tho Company's Offlco, New Zea land Insurance Buildings, on MOND AY, the 4th day of May, If 83. at half-paßt two p.m. Business : To pass such resolutions as may be approved of in reference to the carry ing on or BUBpending of tho Company s opera* ions, and to consider such other matters as may be brought before the meeting. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Auckland, April 21,1835. CALEDONIAN LOW LEVEL GOLD MINING COMPANY (LTD.) Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will bo held at the Company's Office. 83, Quoen-street, Auok i land, on FRIDAY, the 22nd May, 1885, to truJS • act the following business :— i To consider the financial position of the Company, nnd if thought advisable, to . pass a resolution that tho Company be wound up voluntarily, and to appoint a J Liquidator. I By order of tho Board. ! F. A. WHITE, Manager. 1 Gazette In Bankruptcy. !tN BANKRUPTCY. I IN THE COURT~OF~BANKRUPTCY I HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. i In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1833," i nnd of tho amendments thereof, and of tho I Bankruptcy of Aj.bxandhr Lamb, of Auck t land. Carter, a Bankrupt. • Notice is hereby given that the First General Meeting of Creditors will be held at my office, L Stak Buildings, Fort street, in the City of Anok land on WEDNESDAY, 6th May, 1885, at II ; o'clock a.m. Proof of debt must he furnished prior to or at the meeting. Proxy forms can be t obtained at my oflice. No proof can be admittec, i except under order of the Court, after the expiration ot three months from the date of the filing of tho potition. Accounts Bent in un - supported by proof of debt as prescribed by law cannot bo recognised. Dated this 29th day of April, 1885. JOHN LAWSON. { Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. Public Notices. ST LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REMUERA. - ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, MAY 3, Sunday, at 11 a m.. Rev. A. Carrick. Sunday, at 0 p.m., Rev. Mr Driver. k TTRUIT SOIREE, FRIDAY, MAY 1, t. At 6 30 p.m., in the Church. _ II A choice Selection of Sacred Music will he rendered by Choir and friends. 18 * Admission, Is 6d: Children, Is. n A 'Bus will leave the Church with town pas . aengers after the clcse of the meeting. '! HPHERE is no better judge for what is good " 1 than Germans-They always drink Wolfe a | Schnapps. fe __ _ S.—To prevent our atock of Over. /» X coats being taken by the Russians, wq ? m&m *em ftt ?-,*-». Coombes and P°i



jgj* REWARD Whereas some evil-disposed Person or Person: at an early hour this morning cut away anc threw down the large Star Hoarding recentl] erected near the junction of the Karangahapt and Nowton Roads, the above Reward will bt paid to any person who will give such informa tion to the polico as will lead to the conviction of the offender or offenders. __?K REWARD will be paid to any per d-* —' son who saw and could identify the person or persons who entered the door adjoin ing my shop between the hours of six and eight o'clock on Sunday evening. April 28,1885.—Mrs Motion, Karangahape Road, Newton, next Devonshire Dairy. TW" Q T I "C E, For single insertions of THREE-LINK "WANTED" NOTICES the charge is Is Cash. If these small items are not paid at the time, the charge in all cases is 2s (id. There is no vari ation to this rule. Stab Offlce, January 2nd, 1885; A UCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS. N OTIC E. AH Exhibits not removed from tho Choral Hall by 5 p.m. TO-MORROW (Friday), will be left there at Exhibitor's risk. JNO.L HOLLAND. Sec. "1 AAA ABLE-BODIED MEN can JL » vvv get a complete Tweed Suit at 21a 'per Suit; don't iuJbs.—S. Coombes and Co. OLFE'S BOHNAPPB.-N0 nervous sufferer ever triod this wholesome stimulant witli out being thankful. TEA. MANY YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN THE ART OF BLENDING AND SELECTING THE VASIOT/S GROWTHS Or INDIA, CHINA, AND CEYLON, Enables the Subscriber to offer a REALLY CHOICE TEA «r At -| S "I AD PER POUND, IN SIX-POUND TINS, 10s EACH, AT REW'S WHOLEBALE TEA and GROCERY STORE, VIfiTORIA-STBBET. BRITISH Subjocts will reap enormoufl advantages by purchasing at S. Coombee C'o.'g. No Russian Supplied. m rp IG _ k BEER _01'_-!'__• BUSINESS. I have this day sold my Beer Bottling Busi ness, carried en by me in Fort-street, to Mr Honrv McLaren, who will carry on a similar business at tho same address. Thanking my customers for their patronage in the past, I now solicit their support to my successor. Dated this lfith day of April, 1885. JAMES HICKEY. HMoLAREN bogs to notify the trade • and public generally, that having pur chased the above business, he will be prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him with despatch, and hopes, by supplying a first-class article at a moderate rate, to merit a continu ance of the patronage given to his predecessor. Dated this 16th day of April, IS H. MaLAREN. PEACE.— Call and Buy our White. Twill Sheeting, at Bid per yard, a good garcol will securo peace in tho household.—S. oombes and Co. AUCKLAND PARLIAMENTARY UNION. Tho Roll of Mombora will be closed for the purposes of the forthcoming Election on SATURDAY, tho 2nd May next, at 4 p.m., and all whoso names then appoar on the list will be oorßiderod candidates for olection as members of tho Houso of Representatives. R. J. DEBNEY. i"VR_NGES 1 ! T>ANANAS 1! •piNEB ! ! THE S.S. JANET NICOLL (Subsidised by Government to run to the South Sea Islands) Is expeoted to arrive in Auckland on or about tho 27th APRIL, and thoroaftor at regular intervals, With a Miscellaneous Cargo of /^RANGES, "DANANAS, r^OCOANUTS, &o. As the Fruit will be Cased at the Islands (the trip only ocoupylng about six days), pur chasers can rely on roceivlng the same In FIRST-CLASS ORDER AND CONDITION And at stated Intervals, So that a Rogular Supply will be guaranteed. pHARLES T3A6LEY, WHOLESALE FRUITERER, CUSTOMS-BTREET AND PAPNELL RISE N.B.—Country Orders for tho Auckland Dis trict, accompanied by remittance, promptly attended to. ' ORTICATION.—Working Men should fortify themselveß against the weather by buying our Is 1 d Coloured Mole Trousorß, at S. Coombeß and Co. _ "PROCLAMATION. GREAT SACRIFICE of £9,000 WORTH OF BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS, the Balance of our Immense Stock. GARRETT BROB having deoided to prolong the SALE FOR ONE MONTH LONGER, in order to olobo partner ship accounts, G.B. are determined to sell dur ing that time at PRICES UNHEARD OF IN THE COLONY I The following are the PRICES of a few lines omy:— j .j 8. d. b. d. Men's Watertights .. -.8 o..worth U 6 Men's Elastics 7 6..worth 12 6 Men's Balmorals .. ..9 6.. worth 12 6 Men's Bluohers i 6..worth 8 6 Men's Shoes 6 6..worth 10 6 Ladics'KidE.3 5 G..worth 9 6 Ladles' Buttoned Boots .. 9 9..worth 13 0 Ladieß' Buttoned Boots ... 7 6..worth 12 6 Ladlcs'KidE.S 6 6..worth 9 8 Ladles' Kid E.S. High-leg .. 7 6., worth 12 6 Children's Shoes .. .. 1 o..worth 3 8 Children's Boots .. .. 1 J)--'worth s c Ladies' Evening Shoes .. i 6..worth 8 G All Other Lines at Equally Low Rates for CASH ONLY. GARRETT BROS., Tanners and Boot Manufacturers, wakefield-street, Auckland. ILITIA Volunteers called to Purchase the Splendid Blankets at 4s Hd at S, Coombeß & Co. EB. JEFFERSON, OF THAMES, • STATIONER, DECEASED. All Accounts due by the above Estate are requested to be sent In at onoe to the undor signed, and all persons Indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay the same to tht undersigned, or to Mrs Arden, of the Thames whose receipt therefor shall be a sumcienl disoharge—Dated this 24th day of April, 1885. EENRY SAWKINS, Exeoutor of the Will of the Deceased. SAVE Retail Profits and Commission or Sewing Maohineß (about £i on eaoh) at tht Wholesale Machine Shop.—D. S. Chambers, 20 __________________________ PIANOS TUNED, Bs ; Old Instrumenti Renovated, equal to new; prompt atten tion to notices per post; piano instrnotion given —Richardson, Viotoriq-streßt West OARD AND RESIDENCE, Devon port—Mrs Beeson, Sea View, Church street; vacanoy for a lady and gentlemen, o: three gentlemen. PARTNERSHIP and Solo Agency—£sol only required for half-share in the Undei taking. Good Paying Trade and Large Prosper, tlve Profits. —100 per annum auaranteed.- Apnly J. R. Randerson, Mercantile Chambers Queen-street - TJISTATE WILLIAM VAUGHAN Jt_ PARN-LL (DECEASED). All Claims against the above Estate must b sent to H. W. HEATH, No. 18. Shortland-st. PM o L A R E S • COAL & FIREWOOD D-ALER. At Yard. Karongahapo Bos-, or Ship's Side Posts and Rails, po_a Blocks, avCSbingK



Ttt_W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. c OTAHUHU RACES, MAY 2, 1885. c On SATURDAY, May 2, 1885, SPECIAL i- TRAINS will leave Auckland at 12 noon and 12 55 p.m. for Otahuhn Racecouree Crossing, a stopping at intermediate Stations to piok up Passengers, leaving Racecourse Crossing for Auckland at 520 p.m. sharp. Saturday Return Tickets will bo available. C. HUDSON, District Traffic Manager. JUST RECEIVED-Dress Materials, at your own price.—S. Coombcs and Co. THE NEWZEAIAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, t Directors: . Tho Hon. Sir Julius Vogel, K.C.M.G., Colonial ; Treasurer (Chairman) - W. S. Reid, Esq., Solicitor-General J. C. G win, Esq., Secretary to the Treasury k. C. Hamerton, Esq., Public Trustee Nicholas Reid, Esq , Merchant, J.P. • J. H. Bothune, Esq, Land and Commission Agent, J.P G. V. Shannon, Esq , Merchant, J.P, , H. D. Bell, fesq, Barrister 1 G. Fisher. Esq , M.H K„ J.P. ' George Graham, Esq., J.P, Thi.? Association is the only Offlce which pos . sesses Government Security and proffers to the public the combined advantages of MUTUAL ASSURANCE WITH LOWEST PREMIUMS, . AND INVIOLABLE STATE GUARANTEE. After 15 years' existence, the Offlco has now ACCUMULATED FUNDS exceeding ONE MILLION STERLING. its Annual Income exceeds .. _ £230,0(0 ' ft offers the most Liberal Conditions extant. An Insurance of £1,200. at tjie premium charged elsewhere tor £l,oou, eqult alent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200. In addition to Full Participation in Profits. Branches in all tho principal Towns in Uio Holony. and Agencies at all the Money Order Post offices In the Colony. . D. M. LUCKIE. ' Head Office, Wellington, c 7th April. 18S5. ' QNEHUNGA LICENSING DISTRICT. LOCAL "OPTION. S Under the provisions of The licensing Act, 1881, and amendments thereto, I notify that the Triennial Pollof the ratepayers of thounehunga 1 Licensing District to ascertain if tho number of Publicans', or New Zealand Wino, or Accom modation, or Bottle Licenses may be respec tively inoreased in this District, will bo taken on FRIDAY, the 15th day of May, 1885, at the Court Houße, Onehunga, under tho provisions of The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1870. T That I have appointed William Henry Steb- ' blngs the Presiding Officer at the taking of the said Poll. J. D. JACKFON, Ch»irman Onohunga L'consing Committee. 28th April, 1885. g DANCING.— MISS DONOVAN having made arrangements for the New Foresters Hall, Karangahapo Road is prepared to receive surnames of Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to _ j_k'tho Class.assnmbling TO-MORROWIWed- s bjenay), 29th Instant, at 8 p m„ and on each sue fFeding Thursday during the season.—Address: Mia_DoNQVAN, Nicholson's Cottages, Pitt-st PROCLAMATION. —We proclaim a full Reduction of 25 per cent, off all out . goodß.-S. Coombesand Co. EW EDEN HALL, Summer-street, Mount Eden Road.—Mr J. Dixon will J lecture TO-MORROW (Briday) EVENING Id the above Hall, commencing at 7.30; subject: "Torment for Ever and Ever;" seats free; » questions ATAHUHU PUBLIC HALI * __ I __CTU___3 ON v> "GENERAL GORDON, THE HERO OF > KHARTOUM," Will be delivered by tho Rev. E. H. Gulliver d on WEDNESDAY, May 6,1885, Under tho auspices of the Otahuhu Mutual Im provement Association. Admission, Ib. To commence at 8 p.m. ORGANIST at liberty ; 8 years' Home J experience.—Address " J.—.," P_t-offlce. p J~ UVENILE DANCING CLASS meets ° at Miss Vaile's Seminary every Saturday ; afternoon. BRANDIES and Whiskios are not at all at well adapted for this climate as Wolfe's - SCHNAFPB. "OOARD OF EDUCATION. Applications for the appointment of Head Teacher of tho Dabqavii.le School (Northern , Wairoa) will bo received by the Board on or be fore THURSDAY, 21st May, 1885. Salary, bo cording to average attendance, about £160 a . year, with dwelling-houße. A married man will bo preferred, Applicants to state full par- Any Candidate who, either directly or in- j dlreotly, is concerned in canvassing members of tho Board or of the School Committee will be g disqualified. 2 VINCENT E. RICE, a Secretary. « TELVETEENS, in all shades, greatly reduced at S. Coombes and Co. "PRELIMINARY" NOTICE. C OPENING OF-.!!- AUCKLAND TABERNACLE, j MAY 12, 13, 11, and 17. PARTICULARS HEREAFTER, < VTICTORIA MUSIC BOOKS. ALL NUMBERS.-One SniLLiNO Each. | Largo Selection of Sheet Music just opened. ] W. E. MEA RS. 1 Book and Music Sel'er, IPS, Queen street -jVT C. YAXL EV, M. R. C. V. S., • Medalistßoyal Agricultural Society of England. VETERINARY SURGEON 1 To the Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society (Limited), Wi 1 in futuro conduct hia Voterinary Practioe from the ALBION HOTEL, 1 Cornor of Wollesley aini_Hobsonjit rccts. ' miJE AUCKLAND TABERNACLE. 1 A SALE oVwORK will bo held in tho now Schoolroom on THURS- . DAY and FBIDAY Next. 7th and Bth May, in i aid of the Building Fund, at 2 o'clock each day. i he Tabernacle will be oren for inspection, aDd tho Pulpit Bible used by Mr C. H. Spur goon during early Ministry, nnd Communion Service presented by the Metropolitan Taber nacle Church, will boon view. Refreshments at reasonable rates. Admission, 6d. Schoolroom entrance. V- O W READY., «.' A BUNCH OF WILD PANSIES," BY W. R. WILLS. 250 PAGES BOUND IN CLOTH. PRICE '. ss. Of all Bcokeol—rs. TMPORTANT TO ALL. ! Wo aro now Bhowing our ! NEW WINTER : DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Consisting of 1 DRESS GOODS, Plain and Fancy BLACK and COLOURED CASHMERES ) BLACK and COLOURED VELVETEENS ■ FLA.NNELS, BLANKETS 5 RUGS, SHAWLS, &c. \ MEN'S TWEED SUITS ! MEN'S TROUSERS and TROUSERS and j VESTS 3 MEN'S MOLESKIN TROUBERS, &c. i BOYS' and YOUTHS' CLOTHING in Great j> Variety. The above Goods are all Bought Very; Cheap for Cash, and will bo SOLD VERY CHEAP FOR CASH. HANNKEN BROS., f DRATERS, CLOTHIERS, -c, 300 and 302, Upper Qoeen-stbeet (Corner ot Alexandra-street). ,„H ' DINKING! RINKI NG ! 1 „ The Committee of tho Albion Rinking Assem r bly wish to inform membors, and intending i members, that the Rinking Season will open on 2 MONDAY, 4th May, at the Choral Hall, at 8 p.m. , R. H. SWALES, 'j Hon. Sec. JOHN LEIGH will Clip Horses, at W. A. Patorson'e, Karangahape Road, corner . of Queen-street, this Season. a T?NGLIBHMEN, Scotchmen, Irishmen, and c J- Americans all drink Wolfe's Schnapps. '' T ADIES' MACKINTOSH.—The Fash - JLj lonable Bilver Grey Mackintosh, at 9s 6d, * at 3. Coombes and Co.'b. [" XT BAILEY, Tobacconist, Queen-street, n _ will open a Branch Business at9s, Grey - street on Saturday next the 2Dd inst '" (_HOW and Bottle Labels of every de ,j P Borlntion Lithographed ot the Star Offlce. DHYAUIASON, DURHAM • STREET. AUCKLAND.-Keys Fitted r " to Patent ond other Locks, on the shortest J. notice. Practioal Men sent to Pick Locks and _ OpenSafesatmoderatecharges. Lawn Mowers Bi Ground and Repaired. ' QS 11D.—Leather Hand-bags, good T, O quality; half price.-S. Coombesandco. CH- AS. W ILL IA M S O N,' Land, House, and Estate .Agent, High '" street (near Shortland-street), has always for - sale and to let large and small houses in the ?, Oity, suburbs, and country dlßtriots; also farms. improved and unimproved, in various parts of I. the provinoe. Several eligible building allot eg menu? for salain the Olfiv Sec lists In KVKf JMfl BTARftn4"Herftld," 1



<_SWlk STATEMENT of the Receipts and Ex penditure of the Ccromandel County Council for the year ended 31st March, 1885. Dr. _ s. d. To Balance .. .. _ .. .. 150 19 6 Waitalßoad .. .. _ .. 6813 4 Goldfleld Revenue .. .. .. 409 61l GoldDnty 22115 z Fines, Fees. &c _ 10 0 Publicans' Licenses 43u 0 0 County Rates, year 1882 .. .. 2 0 9 1883 _ .. 73 11 4 „ „ ISBI .. .. 213 19 0 1885 .. .. 693 14 5 Golden Belt Road .. _ _ 159 810 Kapangaßoad .. .. ~ HO 0 v Matawai 128 00 Vaughan 110 0 0 Kennedy's Bay 33 8 8 Waikoromiko 100 0 0 Rocky Creek 40 0 0 ToOverdraft 910 3 8 Total- „ -7919 5 Cr. _ 8. <J. By Mercury Bay „ 132 6 0 Sundries 28 17 0 Coromandel-Tairuaßoad.. .. 37119 3 Printing, Advertising, &o. .. 59 4 fi Surveys _ 1818 0 Salaries .. 258 6 8 Office Kxpengß 20 0 0 Coromsndel Wharf 17 12 0 Legal Exponßtff 1116 U Interest 78 0 2 Travelling 20 10 0 Hospital — SO 0 0 Coromandel Pound 10 0 0 Dog Registration 4 4 j) Cabbagoßay 10 16 0 Gravel .. .. ...... 30 0 0 Pukewliau .. 15 10 0 Licensing Expenses , 5 0 0 Coromandel-Thameß Road .. 421 13 0 Kapangaßoad 130 10 10 Vaughan Road .. _ .. 318 18 0 Successßoad 37 10 3 Kennedy's Bay 137 10 0 Forey's Bridge 130 15 0 Glover's Bridge 210 12 0 Matawaißoad 35 8 0 Waikoromiko Road 44 B 0 Bismarck Tramway s5 a O Rocky Creek 68 i 0 Coromandel-Cape Colvllle Road 796 14 7 Harbour Secretary 2 12 0 Kelso's Brldete 3 19 0 McCall's Bridge .. .► .. 29 10; 0 Corley Bridge 49 10 0 WhartPiles 37 0 0 Manaiaßoad .. .... .. 9 7 0 Goldon Belt Road 226 0 0 Total.. ... " 3879 19 5 j. h. Harrison! County Treasurer. 31st March, 1885. I hereby certify that I havo examined th Books ana Vouchers of the Coromandel County Council for the year ended 31st Marob, 1885, and that I find them to be correct _ L. A. DURRIEU, Auditor..* 30th April. 181*. STATEMENT OF THE ASSETS AND LIA BILITIES OB" THE COUNTY ON THE 318T MARCH, 1885. To Unpaidßatesj^ar 1884.. .. MB g 0 Offlce Furniture " 20 0 0 Tools and Implements .. .. 65 0 0 £476 0 0 £ s. _ By Wages, Contracts aud Accounts 209 0 0 Overdraft at Bank New Zealand 910 3 6 £1110 8 8 STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEBTS OF THE COUNTY. NIL. STATEMENT OF THE RESERVES AND REAL ESTATE OB1 THE COUNTY. NIL. J. H. HARRIBON, *«j Maroh 31,1885. County Clerk. WAITEMATA COAL AND FIRE- >• WOOD YARD, TOP OF UNION rriIEET, AUCKLAND. PAUL PURCHASE, in tendering his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the WAITEMATA MINSTRELS _d the public generally, who so freely res pt mled to tho call of assistance on his behalf, nvgs to intimate that he is prepared to execute inters for tho delivery of COAL and FIRE WOOD at tho shortest notice, from one shilling's .vorth to one.hundred tons, at current market - orices. "Vf O T I C ~E. All Veterans wishing to join the Royal Veteran Corps of Volunteers, wiU please for ward their application to T. T. Anderson, Im perial B otel, stating age, regiment, or ship, on or before 6th May, 1885. Auctions, TO-MORROW, 11 o'clock a.m. MARKET DAY. ARTHUR'S POULTRY. PRODUCE. FROTT, AND GROCERY AUCTION ________ « A R T H U R'S MAR T." POULTRY __PA_T__N_. Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks. Geese, Pigeons, Can- ' aries. Fancy Birds. Small Pigs 8 Pairs SuperlorfLangshan Fowls, prize stock 2 Pairs Dark Brahmas )ttom Mr Gro -2 Pairs Plymouth Rock Fowls f sham's yard PRODUCE, FRUIT, AND GROCERY • ' DEPARTMENT. " Good Table Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkins, Pie- ; melons. Carrots. Cabbages, Bacon, Hams, -, Beef. Cheese, Honey, wheat, Oats, Bran, Chaff, Sharps, Flour FRUlT—Auckland and Hobart Apples, Pears, Lemons, &o. ... GROCERIES—BaIance of a Stook of General Groceries, Sugar, Tea ON Sale Privately, at AUCTION • • PRICES, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT-UPSTAIRS. Pieno, a Good' Selection Household Furniture and Requisites in great variety. , TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, at 11 o'clock. MESSES CARBINES AND TAYLOR Will Sell by Auction at their Central Sale Rooms, Queen-street, POULTRY: Fowls, Ducks, Geese, Tut- ' keys end Pigs: also, a consignment of Brahma Fowls, and a Gordon Setter. FRUIT. Apples and Pears. ,:;.,*'- GROCERIES: Flour, Rice, Sugar, Kerosene", Oatmeal, Candles, etc. PRODUCE: Potatoes, Onions, Bran, Sharps, Wheat. Oats, Plemelons and Pumpkins. An assortment of Drapery, including Men's and I Youths' Clothiner, Blankets, Sox, B_rts, &c. FANCY GOODS: Violins, Aocordeons, etc. FURNITURE, &o. ~ '-■; CARBINES AND TAYLOR, Auctioneers, ~ TO . MORROW _- - L. W. EATON Will sell by auction, at his Mart, tomorrow (Friday), at 10.30 o'olook, " p_r_ CASJG S. APP LE S k9\f 6 cases Dessert Pears 6 oases Preserved Bananas 20 bags Cocoanuts i hags Peanuts '■■:-, .< ____ &__, &Q. __ TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock, AT SIBBIN'S MART. ' Q X KE GS BUTT ER, O t.f Medium and Good Maize, Fowl Wheat, Oats, Oatmeal Bran, Sharps, Cheese Tea, Sugar. Coffeo Kt-rosino, Candles, Soap Hams and Bacon, Onions, &c. Bakera' Flour: upset price, £7 ' Best Bakers' Flour.; upset prico, £11" -• TOMORROW. "~ PRODUCE, FRUIT, GROCERIES, • FANCY GOODS, &c, So. To be sold by public auction Tomorrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock sharp, at DOWDEN'S MART,— POTATOES, Onions, Choose, Flour, Tea, Sugar, Soap, Matches, Lobsters, B icon and Hams, Biscuits, Candles. Oats, Bran, Chaff, Barley. Pig Meal, Damaged Flour so cases Apples 4 bales Hops 2 tons Barb Wlro Manglo, Boiler, Furniture, Watches. Billiard Table, Verandah Blinds 2 cases Fanoy Goods 1 Twombly Knitting Machine &C, &C, _0. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. For Sale, to-morrow (Friday), 1 BLACK GELDING (6yrs) by Day Dawn, out of a Peter Flat mare 1 Well-bred Weight-carrying Hack, from Wanganui (Byrs) Horses, from Waltara; trial given ■ -a*Bo- ■*_'*-*■ The Fast Trotting Pony SHOEFLY Ilsj «~. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /,' THURSDAY, MAY 14. PRELIMmARY NOTICE. (By order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand.) Messes RICHARDSON & JACKSON Have received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Conrt of New Zealand to Bell by Public Auction, on Thursday, May 14 1885 at 12 o'clock, at Dswden a Mart, ' HOUSE AND GROUNDS, MOUNT EDEN. vv«- I Thepropßrty consißtsof Cottage and ground*. :i being Lot 18 ot original Allotments 7 and 8. of seoUonlOof tho subnrbs of Auokland. situate Mount Eden, and having frontage of 60ft to Leamington Road j depth, 90 _ sTT-: "v™ , RICHARDSON and JACKSON, 61 QUEEN.STREKT,-'" '; •■■'. \ Auctioneer. , ~, .. " H ill HI ii ' " " »—__—________, " '*. q»n_Bß#fl w ltoajrig_gp, •.