Births.

DeJONGH.— On the Ist October. Mrs M. De Jongh of a son.

Marriages.

DOUGLAS-MU-.PHY.-On September 20 1887, at St. Benedict's Church, Auckland, by the Rev. Father Downey. 0.5.8 John Douglas, son of the late John Douglas, oi Mead-town, Carrigaline, County Cork, to Julia Mary, eldest daughter of John Mmphy, Rathpeacon, Blarney, County Cork. Jriouie papers please copy. POLL' 'CK-LODDER. -On September2B, at St. Marie's Church, Remuera, by the Key.i. Richards. Robert Pollock, of Sydney, to hjirari Mercy, eldest daughter of Wimam^Lodder Esq., of Remuera. Sydney and Wellington papers piea3e copy.

Deaths.

DUG _ Al.—On October 1, at his late residence- Newton Road, aftera long and pair.fai lUno*..s. John, the dearly-belove. husband oi Mai. Ann Duggan, ia his Bl3t year. lv-.i • SHIPTON. On October 4, Georgeiffluptail. of Hobson- Bay Road,Parnell; a!?ed 79 ycais.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

KaJls will close as under :— This Day.

For Gisborne and Napier, per Auslralia, 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Wmmi VJhan garei, Kamo, andMangapai, per Wellington, For I-atikati, Aongatete, Tauranga, and Opotiki (via Thames), per Ivotuku, at t> p.m. „ For Thames, per Kotuku, at 5.-0 p.m. V ed:.esd ay, sth inst. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 ami. For Rawene and Hokiauga District (via One hung ~ per Oreti, at 1 p.m. __ . , For Mansawai, Hakaru, and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thuksday, 6th inst. For Friendly Is'ands, Samoa, Tahiti, and Raro tonga, per Richmond, at 5 p.m. Monday, October 10, .£_. Per Zealandia, as follows: For Samoa, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Centra! and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, at 5 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 5 p.m. Money orders, Registered letters, and newspapers, at 3.30 p.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee Oil 6d in ad dition to the postage, will be rccei.ed by the mail agent onboard the steamer up to the time oi! sailing. This mail will be due at London November 14.

S. B. BISS, - Chief Postmaster.

NOTE.-PARCEL POST.

1. From Ist October, Parcels will he received at thie office under the Inland Parcel Post Regulations for delivery and despatch. 2. The following Suburban Office, have been. eonstituto- receiving ofli.es for parcels : Pon sonby, Newton. Upper Symonds-streot, Mount Roskill, Mount Eden, Newmarket, and Parnell. 3. Parcels will be collected from receiving offices daily at 2 p.m., and a delivery of p.ir^els will be made daily, starting from the Chi. t Post oilice at 9 a.m.

4. Rates of Postage and other information can he obtained on application at Post-offices.

LATE SHIPPING.

The following passengers have booked by the s.s. Tarawera, which will sail for Sydney at 5 o'clock this evening:—Messrs Chap man, Rhodes, McDonald, Lonsdale, J. Hall, C. Smales, W. T. Firth, G. T. Hogg, B. M. Meyers, Pollock, Caldwell, H. Short land, Master Caldwell, Mesdames Pollock, Lonsdale, Caldwell, Carlow, F. H. Con, and Rhodes, and Misses Firth and L. Caldwell, and 25 steerage.

Tauranga, this day:—lona arrived at 11 a.m. icr Auckland.

LATEST SPORTING.

Sfawkc. Bay Jockey Clufo

Spring Meeting.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAriER, this day. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Spring Meeting commenced to-day. The course is poorly attended, as the wreather is still threatening. Many substantial improve ments have been carried out since the last meeting. The ground is very greasy, while in places the going will be very heavy.

Free Handicap, lOOsove, mile and dis tance.—Pearl, 1• Orwell, 2 ; Strenuous, 3. Dividends, £3 and £3 ss.

Caulfield and Melbourne Cap Betting.

(REUTEIt's CABLEGRAM.)

Melbourne, this day.

The following is the betting on the Caul field Cup, run on the 15th of October.:—lo to 1 against Silvermine and Volcano ; 17 to 1 against Meteor ; 20 to 1 against Pasha. Thereis littledoingon the Melbourne Cup, Algerian being a strong favorite at 5 to 1 against. Rupertswood has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

SUPREME COURT.

IN CHAMBERS.

His Honor" Mr Justice Gillies held a sit ting in Chambers at 11 o'clock this morn, ing, when the following business was trans acted :—

In the matter of Frank William Foley (deceased), Mr Napier obtained an order empowering him to take out a summons to show cause why probate ehould not be granted. lie Charles Byrnie (deceased), MrMahony obtained order for probate. lie Robert Garrett (deceased), M r Cooper applied for probate, which was granted to R. D. Garrett and G. Garrett.

In the matter of MeVey and Others v. Wilson, Mr Napier moved for summons to show cause why the balance of debt and costs should not be paid as the Court might order. This was adjourned, by consent, until next Tuesday.

In the matter of Bond v. Rich, Mr Button applied for leave to deliver interrog atories. By consent this case was allowed to stand over sine die —the case to come forward again by notice if necessary delay to be without prejudice to either side.

Civil Sessions.

(Before Mr lustice Ward.)

Rhodes v. Kerr.—Evidence for the plaintiff was continued i a this case yester day afternoon.—The following witnesses were examined for the plaintiff:—Wm. Ransom, Thos. Kelly, Geo. Plummer,JWm. Craig, Judson, and Jas. Batty.—MrGalbraith analytical chemist, also-gave evidence as to the results of experiment made by him self.—Mr Cooper applied that the apparatus prepared by Sir Galbraithin an adjoining room should be inspected by the jury.— Mr Hesketh objected, as there were some arrangements connected with the apparatus of which they had no knowledge.—The de positions of Mr John Chantry Harris, pro prietor of the "New Zealand Times," Wellington, and Mr G. S. Cooper, Under-Secretary's office, Wellington, were also read, the evidence having been taken at Wellington. The Court then adjourned until 10.30 o'clock this morning, it being agreed that His Honor should hold a short sitting in Chambers in order to decide further issues for submission to the jury. The jurors were in attendance at the hour fixed, and waited until 11.30 o'clock, when a message was sent out by His Honor that their services would not be required until 2 o'clock, as the argument upon the issues would last miich longer ,fch_n was orginally anticipated,/

PRESBYTERY OF AUCKLAND.

The bi-monthly meeting of the above Presbytery was opened at ten o'clock this morning in St. Andrew's Church* Sederunt:—The Moderator (Rev. P. J. Riddel), and Revs. T. Nome, R. F. Mac nicol, G. B. Monro, D. J. Steele, Thomas Adams, R. Sommerville (clerk), R. Mc- Kinney, D. W. Runciman, C. Worboy, A. McCallum, A. Carrick, S. J. Neill, R. S. West (ministers) ; Messrs P. Stewart, Angus, Buchanan, Garriock, Patterson, and McGregor (elders).

The Court was constituted with devo tional exercises.

. Arrival of a Probationer.—The Clerk introduced Mr Robt. Scott West, licentiate of the Free Church Presbytery of. Dundee, who had been chosen by the Colonial Com mittee of the Free Church of Scotland as a suitable probationer for the duties of a colonial minister. Mr West was duly wel comed by the Moderator, and the brethren present extended to him the right hand of fellowship. Call feom St. David's.—The Rev. A. Carrick submitted a unanimous call from St. David's congregation to Mr West.— Messrs Patterson and McGregor, who ap peared as commissioners in support of the call, spoke in furtherance of it. —Mr Patterson said that it was the most numerously - signed call that had ever emanated from St. David's. 101 out of 114 members had signed it, and 90 adherents. Every family in the congrega tion was represented upon it. —Mr Mc- Gregor corroborated Mr Patterson's re marks as to the heartiness ofthecall, and also mentioned that a stipend of £300 without a manse was offered. Two years and tour months hacl elapsed since Mr Flavor's death, and the church had suffered from the vacancy in its spiritual oversight.—On the motion of the Rev. G. B. Monro, seconded by the Rev. R. F. Maonicol, tho call was sustained and placed in Mr West's hands.—Mr West replied that as this was an entirely new experience of his, he did not intend to say much. His original in tention was to proceed to Wellington, whither he was booked. During his sojourn in Auckland he preached four Sundays at St. David's, and the result had been that unanimous call. He recog nised in it "A Providence that shapes our ends rough hew them , how we may," and therefore he had resolved to abandon his original intention of proceeding to Wei lington. Consequently he had much pleasure in accepting the call. (Applause). —The Revs. A. McCallum and D. W. Runciman were then appointed to serve the edict upon tho congregation—Mr Runciman on Sunday next and Mr McCallum the Sunday following. —It was agreed that the Presbytery should meet in St. David's at 7.20 p.m. on Tuesday, the 18th, for tho purpose of inducting Mr West.—Mr Patterson mentioned that the inaugural soiree would probably be held on Thursday, the 20th. —It was also arranged that the Rev. J. Macky, as ex-raoderator, should preside, that the Rev. D. J. Steele should preach, that the Rev. A. Carrick should ordain and address the people, and that the Rev. D. W. Runciman should address the people.

Avondale.—ln response to an appeal for help on behalf of tho Avondale congre gation, the Church Extension Committee wrote intimating their grant of £15 for six months, and stating that at tlie end of that term, if they received a satisfactory report, they would be prepared to favourably consider the question of continuing the grant. Ngaruawahia.—The Clerk reported that ho had arranged for a three months' supply on trial by Mr McKinncy (a student evangelist who had been under Mr McAra). Tho terms of remuneration were at the rate of a £100 a year and a house. —Tho clerk's action was approved. Rev. Thomas Adams.—A flattering certi ficate of character in favour of tlie Rev. Thomas Adams was received from the New Zealand Congregational Union. The Rev. S. J. Neill also bore testimony to the high esteem in which Mr Adams was held at the Thames. The Rev. D. W. Runciman poin ted out the importance of having also a medical certificate. The Rev. D. J. Steele considered that this rule did. not apply to Mr Adams, whose application was made 12 months ago—in other words before the rule was made. It could have no retro spective effect. Mr Runciman did not regard Mr Adams's case as a retrospective one, in conformity with the rule passed at the last meeting of the General Assembly. His application, though made some time ago, had not been dealt with; besides, Mr Adams was quite willing to apply under the rule in question.—lt was resolved to forward on to the General Assembly the documents connected with Mr Adams's application

Presbyterial Visitation. — The Clerk stated that St. Stephen's was the next church for Presbyterial visitation.—The Rev. D. W. Runciman hoped the visit would be deferred, as from a variety of causes the congregation was hardly pre pared to receive it just yet. It was there fore tacitly agreed to postpone this visita tion. .

Private Matters.—The remainder of the sederunt was devoted to business of a private character.

TELEGRAMS.

Blenheim, this day.

Picton School Committee selected out of 35 applications Mr C. C. Howard, formerly head of the Training College at Wellington, and Miss Hay, as master and mistress of Picton School. The Education Board con firmed the recommendation to-day.

At am cc tihg of the Awatere Rabbit Board the Chairman read a letter from Mr Beau mont a runholder who made various experi ments for getting rid of the rabbit pest on his property. He stated that he had spent over £11,000 in six years and he had been so successful that it now only cost £50 per annumn. The board has ordered a ship ment of stoats and weasels to cost about £2,500. •(

Wellington, this day.

The following sentences were inflicted at the Supreme Court this morning:— Mary Miller (larceny), six months ; Robt. Whit combe (breaking and entering), 12 months; Edward Elton, (ditto), 2 years; Leonard Tyler, who pleaded guilty to two charges of breaking, and entering, was remanded for sentence.

Judge Richmond has decided that the Official Assignee must admit the City Advance Company claim to prove for £1,9.0 on the Water's estate.

Westport, this day,

The Harbour Board have accepted the resignation of Mr 0. Napier Bell as board, engineer, and are inviting applications for the post at £500 a year.

THE FATAL EXPLOSION.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Te Aroha, this day. The man Reid, who died from the effects of the explosion at the Colonist mine, Waiorongomai, was buried yesterday after noon in Te Aroha cemetery, the funeral being very largely attended. An inqnest has Deen' held respecting the occurrence. Scott, tho other man injured, is progressing satisfactorily.

Auckland Political Financial Reform Association.

A MEETING WITH THE MEMBERS

The members of the Auckland Political Financial Reform Association forwarded the following circular to the newly-elected Auck land Representatives : — Sir,—The Committee of this Association have requested me to ask you to favour them by attending a conference between a few of their number, yourself and fellow members representing the Provincial dis trict. It is proposed to hold the conference on Monday, 3rd October, at 3 o'clock, at this office." The business intended to be brought under your notice relates to the public expenditure generally, and it is anticipated need occupy but a very short time. Hoping that tho important subject will be accepted as our excuse for thus tres passing on your valuable time and atten tion.— (Signed), John Bucha>*ax, Chair-

man. In response to the invitation, the follow ing gentlemen met in the Victoria Arcade atl4 p.m. yesterday :-Sir G. M. O'Rorke and Messrs T. Peacock, R. Monk, E. Withy, F. J. Moss, D. Goldie (M.H.R's), Sir William Fox, J. Newman, F. Cherry, E. Bell, IT. Hamilton, A. J. Duncan, J. M. McLachlan, E. W. Burton, H. Green, F. Jeune, J. Grindrod and others. Some of the members were unable to at tend, owing to the near approach of the hour for departure to Wellington. Mr John Buchanan presided, and ex plained that the object of the meeting was to show that the Association was still alive, and had a useful mission before it. _ What they wanted was an honest administra tion of the affairs of the country by the Government, and not a mere question of "ins" and "outs." The Association wished the members to keep them apprised of the real state of affairs, so that they might be enabled to strengthen their hands in enforcing a policy of retrenchment and reform. As the issuing of Parliamentary papers was in the hands of tlie Speaker of the House, he trusted that Sir Maurice O'Rorke would see his way clear to forward the necessary papers for tho information of members of the Association.

Mr J. M. McLachlan said he hacl seen Mr Hobbs, M.H.R., who was unfortunately unable to attend, but he was authorised to state that ho fully sympathised with and would assist the Association. Their only object was to ensure economical admini stration.

Sir Maurice O'Rorke said that ho con sidered it would be impossible for any Government to hold oilico unless it went in for retrenchment. It was his intention to aid in that direction.

Mr F. Cherry hoped that the members, when at Wellington, would remember the promises of retrenchment made by them at the hustings. Although they would find it a difficult task, and one which involved much ill will, it would have to be done.

Mr Moss, M.H.R. for Parnell, said that he had little faith in retrenchment by means of reducing the members' honorarium and curtailing the salaries of officers. The surest method of retrenchment was re modelling tlie whole system of Government, decentralising, and giving local bodies larger administrative powers. By these means he thought that a large sum might be waved.

Mr Burton spoke about the manner in which the Estimates were hurried through the Parliament without members being afforded tlie necessary information. He also objected to the way in which large sums were paid away under Acts of Parlia ment without over coming before the mem bers of the House.. He considered such a .ystehi as vicious in tho extreme. Mr Green spoke at length upon the matter of the conversion of the colonial loans.' Ho pointed out that the apparent saving was delusive, and the clever financial manipulation was only intended to conceal the unpleasant fact that the inevitable re sult wa. to make further additions to the indebtedness of the colony.

Mr T. Peacock, M.H.R., expressed his willingness to co-operate with the Associa tion in carrying out needful political and financial reforms.

Mr Monk referred to the necessity for retrenchment in the Civil Service. It was monstrous that while the settlers were labouring on, with largely diminished in comes, officials should bear no sacrifice, bub maintain the grandiose style which pre vailed when they had millions of borrowed money. There must bo sacrifice all round. He would follow a leader who would effect it. They could do nothing with the Civil Service till they reduced their own honora rium. Retrenchment at the top of the tree first, and then telescope tho depart ments. He criticised the defence expendi ture severely. It was to be hoped that the House would attend to business and not fritter time away in party fights. If the County Councils had their powers enlarged they could do a great deal of work at small coet, and save much useless oflicial-

Mr Green referred to the fact that there were officers who had got compensation retiring allowances for times in succession, and yet had been again taken on by the Government. He said that Sir Julius Vogel had twitted Major Atkinson with being perfectly aware of that fact. The Chairman expressed his belief in the statement. They had heard of that kind of thing before.

Mr E. Withy, M.H.R, for Newton, said that he looked upon tho Association as his nursery. It was through having attended their meetings that he had been induced to come out. As he remembered the old adage—"Let him not boast who putteth on his armour as he that taketh it off," he was not disposed to say much at present, One thing was certain, ho would oppose Sir Julius Vogel having any share whatever in the finance. It would be wise to wait and see to it that they got the right men in power—men who would retrench.

Mr D. Goldie, M.H.R. for Auckland West, said that he was in favour of hold ing aloof from any political combinations until they could get the right men in power—men who were prepared to carry out the Financial Reform programme. He favoured the idea of throwing the onus of local administration upon the Govern ment, when they withdrew the means necessary to carry it on. They should try and get members pledged to a definite course of retrenchment, and he believed that Major Atkinson would carry it out if he knew that there was a solid vote at his back.

Sir Maurice O'Rorke said that he would be happy to forward to the Association the Parliamentary papers, returns, append ices, etc., and any other information in his power.

A vote of thanks was then tendered the members of the Assembly for attending, after which the meeting concluded.

A Fight With Burglars.

A DETECTIVE SHOT.

A Pocket-800- Saves his Life.

A desperate character named Farrell, an old convict of New South Wales, was ar rested at Fitzrqy, Melbourne, with two companions. Their rendezvous has been suspected by • the police for some time, and to-day Detectives Nixon, Cansey, Ward and others being re fused admission, forced open the door. Ward went into the back bedroom and found Farrell in bed. As Nixon entered the room Farrell drew a revolver and fired point blank at him. The bullet struck Nixon dn the right breast and penetrated his pocket-book and some documents. His life was thus saved. A struggle ensued, when the prisoners wero overpowered and conveyed to the lockup.

YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS.

Opinion of the Chief Justice.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

'Christchuech, this day. The criminal sittings of the Supremo Court opened yesterday before the Chief Justice, who in his charge to the Grand Jury, said :

—"I find there are twenty-one persons against whom there are twenty-seven charges. The number, I believe, is rather greater than usual at the criminal sittings here. I regret to find that amongst them are several youths—lads of 16, 17, 18, or 1J years of age, and that more than one of these appear to be returned as New Zealand born. These are features which are not by any means satisfactory. I regret also to state that there is no adequate means of dealing with prisoners of this age should they be convicted. JEhey arc too old for reforma tories. It is not desirable that they should be sent to gaol where there is no provision for classification. The probation system, again, will not apply to theso per sons, because they require to be put under the control of some strict but well qualified master. There is no pro vision under which this can be done in New Zealand."

STABBING AFFRAY.

Russian Finn Murdered.

1 (BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION."/

Cht'istci-ÜBCH, this day. Last night a Russian Finn was murdered at Little River Hotel. He was found stabbed on the verandah. Two other Finn are in custody on suspicion, as they were drinking with deceased shortly before. The names of tho parties arc not known, and no further particulars are to hand.

BOUND FOR PARLIAMENT.

The following Auckland members of the House of Representatives and Legislative Council left for Wellington by the s.s. Hwea at 10 a.m. to-day:—Messrs E. Withy (Newton), T. Peacock (Ponsonby), E. Mitchelson (Eden), T. Thompson (City North), R. Thompson (Marsden), F. Lawry (Franklin North), Colonel Fraser (Thames), W. P. Moat (Rodney), Sydney Taiwhanga (Northern Maori district), Hon. P. Dignan, M.L.C. Hon. W. Swanson, M.L.C; Sir Frederick Whitakef, M.L.C. ; Sir G. M. O'Rorke, (Manukau); F. J. Moss, (Parnell); J. E. Whytc, (Waikato) ; It. Hobbs, (Bay of Islands); R. Monk, (Waitemata): D. Goldie (City West); E. Hamlin, (Franklin South).

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting is taking place this afternoon. Railway Reclamation Contract. —Re Mr Maguire's claim for compensation in consequence of stoppage railway re clamation contract from November, 1884, till December, 1885, the Now Zealand Frozen Meat Company forwarded copy of Harbour Board Engineer's letter of Novem ber 21st, 1884, requesting Messrs. Boylan Lundon (Company's Engineers) to instruct Mr Maguire to discontinue work of fiilling in reclamation at Auckland Railway Station for a few days. Tug Service, —F. J. Compton wrote on behalf of the Managing Cemmittee of the tug Awhina, representing that the present charge for piloting mail' steamers (£2 10s each) was far too little, and requesting that the charge for mail steamers and men-o'-war should be doubled.

Calliope Dock all but Finished.—A letter was received from Pierce Lanigan, (contractor ior CaUiope Dock), stating that his work there is all but finished. Very little remained to be done ex cept to remove the coffer-dam and clear away the entrance. Ho requested the loan of dredger No. 121 for about two -weeks to dredge at the entrance, and offered to pay all expenses connected therewith, besides guaranteeing the safe return of the dredger. Apropos of contractor's complaints, re de lay he had beenputtoin getting detail draw ings. Mr Errington (Engineer) wrote that all necessary information had been supplied to the contractor. It seemed strange that no complaint about want of detail drawings was made until he (the Engineer) refused the contractor a certificate on the ground that sufficient work had not been done to entitle him to a payment on account. The contractor had no just cause of complaint. —The Inspector of Works reported that the pumps had been tried, with good re sults. Portions, however, of the totara used in the caisson facings and filling in pieces had been stripped oil' in conseqnence of coming in contact with the sharp edge of the stone sill. This might be on the bearing face, but it w_s impos sible to tell without examination. — A subsequent letter from Mr Lanigan bear ing to-day's date stated that the Dock had been pumped out three times, and was perfectly watertight, and that he is now ready to take away the copperdam at the Board's pleasure.

. Suoal Bay—H. N. Warner wrote stating that he had been informed at the Crown Lands Office that the new grants for Shoal Bay would be forwarded this week to Wel lington for the Governor's signature. Works and Tatiff Committee.— This Committee reconsidered :— (1) That the plans and specifications for' goods shed and officers or ferry jetty be approved and tenders called for the work. (2) That the City Council be requested to form, kerb, and channel that por tion of Quay-street extending from Queen-street tp_ Quay-street jetty No. 2 as soon as possible ; (3) That no further orders be given for totara timber or piles, and that no further purchases be made in the nieantfme excepting the timber and piles under order.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBERS, 1887,

General Prlomw^^tf _■ atresia, in tne rru __.-*&..■■' -

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ELECTION CRIES! ! AT THE MEETINGS RETRENCHMENT ! AFTER THE MEETINGS ROBERTSON'S WHISKY! KING, WALKER, AND Co., Sole Agehts.



Auctions. R. ARTHUR] [J. E. BUDDLE ... TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. BELLWOOD, MOUNT ROSKILL. SUPERIOR PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TIMEPIECES, MANGLES, DOUBLE-BARRELLED GUN, SADDLE AND BRIDLE, POULTRY, DOGS, &C. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE r Have been favoured with instructions from Mr James Bcutt, who is leaving* Auckland, to sell by publio auction at his .resilience, Bellwood. Mount Roskill Road, on Wednesday, October 5, at 11 am., HIS SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE) AND EFB.6JOTS, consisting of Drawing-room Dining-room; Breakfast-room, 5 Bedrooms, and Kitchen j Requisites, Glass, China, and Earthenware, Plated Ware, &c. Avery superior fiano in ■'. Walnut Case, fine rich tone, selected by the owner from the stock of J. B. Cramer and Co., 1a indon. Handsome Old-fashioned Timepiece, E rcissels Carpets, Fenders, Fire Irons, Walnut Suite in Fancy Rep, Leather-covered Dining-room Suite, Superior Cedar Glass Fr<; nt Bookcase and Socretnry, Superior Timepiece. Date Director, Good Sewing Machine, Hand or* Treadle ; Lino leum, Lamps, Filters, Handsome China tea Service. Very Handsome and Cruet Stand, Teapot, Bird Cages, Canary. Goldtlnch. Tables, Chairs, Rimu Hall-stand^ Stair Carpet Rods, etc., Handsome Duchess S .:ito in English Maple, Superior Wardrobe, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Palliasses, Mattresses, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Superior Toilet Sets, Matting, Curtaijas, a very Superior Double Barrel B.L. Hammerless Gun and Case by Muscott, Haymarkct, 1 ,ondon, good Hogskin Saddle and Bridle, Lawn I lower, Car penters' and Garden Tools, Bits, Kitchen Utensils, Mangle, Wringer, Kxaie Cleaner. Mincing Machine, Ducks and Fovq Is, a House Dog. Cattle and Yard Dog (best in Auckland), Spring Mattress, Plunge Bath. Patterson'B 'Bus leaves Corner of Queen and Victoria streets at 9.45,10.30, and ll.I». a.m. On view on the morning of the day of sale. R. ARTHUR] [J. F. BUDDLE THURSDAY, 11 o'Clock. ... ALBERT-STREET. Superior Piano, Household Furniture, Glass, China, Platedware, Engravings, Hand some Ornaments, Mangle, Bagatelle Board, etc. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE "; Havo been favoured with instructions from a gentleman who is removing. tc> Sell by Public Auction, at his residence. Albert-street, oppo site City Frcßh-water Baths, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Gl.ss, China, and Earthen Ware, Plated .are. etc, Good Walnut. Case Piano. Music Stool, Baga telle Board, Large Steel Engravings and Oleo graphs.Large Mirrors.Horsehair Suite (9 pieces', Carpels, Rugs, Curtains, Linoleum. Matting, Venetian Blinds, Handsome Majolica Ware Ornaments, Vases, Bronze Figures. Chairs, Tables, Mangle, Double and Single Iron Bed steads, Feather Beds, Mattresses. Palliasses, Bedding, Washstands. Toilet. Tables, Toilet ware, Looking-Glas3cs. Chests of Drawers, Kitchen Furniture, Cooking Utensils. &c. On view on the morning of the day of sale. THURSDAY, AT 11 O'CLOCK. TO BOOT AND SHOE MAKERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! SHOES! SHOES < SHOES 1 (Removed to Mart for convenience of .sale). EDWARD LEYDON * Has been favoured with instructions to sell on the above date, A LARGE QUANTITY OF LADIES 1, GENTS', AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS, SHOES. AND SLIPPERS, tho property of a Boot and Shoe Maker, who is relinquishing tho retail business. : No Reserve. Terms Cash. > . EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, 10.30 o'Clock* HOBART APPLES. HOBART APPTTS. .*s§.., Ex s.s. Tarawera. , ORANGES. LEMONS. ORANGES G. W. BINNEY & SONS Will soil by public auction, at their Mart. Corn Exchange, Fort-Btrcet. to-morrow (Wednes day), athalf-past 10 o'clock, IWQ CASES APPLES, com- H.P. JL Q O prising French Crabs. Stone Pippins, Stunners, Scarlet Pearmains. J.B. 71 CASES ORANGES & LEMONS. TO-MORROW, At 12 o'Clock. FARM OF 50 ACRES, OPOTIKI. ~ ' "" T. M. JACKSON "''-' Has received instructions to sell by auction, at the Dunblane Auction Mart, Queen-street, on AVcdnesday, October 5, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT 108, PARISH OF WAIOEKA, OPONKI. containing 50 acres of flrst-class land, part Puriri Hush, and adjoining Mr A. Parkinson's Farm, which is on tho main road, Opotiki. Also, Allotment No. 384, Section 2, Town of Opotiki, containing 1 acre. For Plan and further particulars, apply to the Auctioneer— T. M. JACKSON, Queen-street. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF D. H. McKENZIE. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. VALUABLE SHIPPING PROPERTY. To bo sold by public auction on 'iu.sday, October 11, at noon, in the Arcade Auction Rooms, TT N A, B A R G E, U 44 TONS. 64-64 Shares. This Barge is in good order, is employed in a, paying trade, and is a tirst elass investment. MIMIHA, SCHOONER, > _ 54 TONS. 4S-64ih Shares. This vessel, built by Niccol, nearly new, is a large carrier on shallow draught, sails Well, and carries about 90 tons dead weight cargo. Is iusured for £450 to 29th June, 1888. MARIA VIRGINIA, BRIGANTINE, 283 TONS. 64-64 Shares. With all running and standing gear, etc., as she now lies in Mechanics' Bay! Carries a large cargo on medium draught. WAIPU, BARGE, r 44 TONS. 64-64 Shares. Is well built, and thoroughly well found in all running and standing rigging, and is now in first-ciass order. She is now in steady work, and is one of tho handiest barges in Auckland. S.S. AWHINA', TUGBOAT. 5-64 Shares. This steamer is the only Tugboat in Auckland, and is now doing the whole of the towage in the port. This is a moat de sirable investment. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. Further Particulars of Auctioneer.



Auctions. VV. S. COCHRANE] [.AS. DACRE TO-MORROW, ; • .£■* At 12 o'Clock. VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES, LAKE-STREET, CAMBRIDGE, THREE ACRES LAND AND DWEL LING-HOUSE, AT CAMBRIDGE. THREE TOWN ALLOTMENTS, \ OXFORD. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, sth October, at 12 o'clock. By order of the Trustees in the Estate of Messrs Lewis and Simpson, THOSE VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES, situate at Cambridge, lately occupied by Messrs Lewis and Simpson, being Lot 3 and part of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 390. having a frontage of 39 feet to Lake-street, with the large DOUBLE SHOP and STORE (at the back) erected thereon. The Shop is wed fitted up throughout, has plate glass windows, and all conveniences necessary for any business requiring a first-class and promyient stand. Allotments 42, 43, and 61, Town of Oxford, con taining 1J acre. Also, Allotments 222, 224, and 226, Town of Cam bridge, containing 3 acres first-rate Land, all fenced and sub-divided in to two grass paddocks, garden, and orchard. The buildings consist of Comfortable Dwelling House of 7 rooms, stables, cowshed, etc. The property is at present occu pied by Mr Buckland. For further particulars, apply to ~^Sr. SAMUEL COCHRANE _ SON, f i Auctioneers. "W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6. WALNUT SUITE IN CRIMSON REP, OAK DINING-ROOM SUITE IN LEATHER, HANDSOME ROSEWOOD SECRETARY, MAHOGANY' BOOK CASES, PEMBROKE TABLE, OR MULU FENDER AND IRONS, MA HOGANY WRITING TABLES AND CABINETS, MARBLE AISD FRENCH CLOCKS, . CHINA VASES, PIER GLASS, ROSE - WOOD PIANO, DUCHESS SUITE, COPYING - 3>RESS, WASHING AND MANGLING MACHINE, HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE. Tlie subscribers have received instructions from the Proprietor, who is leaving for England, to sell at his residence, "Ifomeleigh,' corner of Richmond Road and Surrey-street. Ponsonby, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS SUPERIOR ENGLISH FURNITURE, consisting of Rosewood Cottage Pianoforte, by Peachy, Brussels Citrpets, Crimson and Lace Curtains, Cornices. Walnut Suite in Crimson Rep (7 pieces), Walnut Inlaid Cabinets, Occasional Table, Mafcogany Pembroke Table, 4 Orna mental China \*ases, Watercolours, Ormulu Pender and Irons, Pier Glass in Gilt Frame. 2 Mahogany Cabinets, Mahogany Writing Table, Copying Press and Stand, Dining room Suite consisting of Oak Sideboard with Plate Glass Back, Couch in Leather, 6 Oak Chairs. Oak Coal Box, Secretary with Bookcase, 2 Ma hogany Bookcases, Marble and French 8-day Clocks.Half testerlronßedstcad.BrassMour.ted Bedstead, Spring Mattresses, Feaihcr Beds, Duchess Suite, Pine Wardrobe and Chest Drawers, Commode, Towel Horses, Mirrors, Folding Chair-bed »nd Mattress, Dinner Ser vice (47 pieces). Breakfast Service, Spongo Bath, Scales and Weights. Dessert Service, Books, Tools, Kitchen Utensils, Washing and Mangling Machines, etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. TUESDAY, 11th OCTOBER, , '"". At 11 o'clock. "jSg BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF, At the Suit of Arthur Wright (•.hose soli citor is A. E. Whitaker, Esq.) against Francis Gregory Welsh* HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. Tho subscribers, instructed by H. C T. Bad de^ey. Esq., Sheriff, will sell by auction, at their rooms, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, 11th instant, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consist ing of l^asy Chair, Round Table, Chef fonier, Dining Table and Cover, Curtains and Blinds. Plated Ware, Iron Bedsteads, Spring and Flax Mattresses, Bedding, Marble top Mirror, Washstand and Ware, Bookshelves, Chests Drawers, Iron Cot, Bookcase, Patent Mangle, Pictures, Kitchen Utensils, &c. &c. &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■ Auctioneers. B. TONKS.] [R. C. CARE. ,TO -M OR R O. W.. " • Ab 11 o'Clocl- APPLES. ' APPLES. 'APPLES. EX TARAWERA, FROM HOBART. B. TONKS _. CO. Have received instructions to sell on Wednes day next, a,t 11 o'clock, /\6o<. CTA^5 EHOBART CT > STURMERS, X S ■ FRENCH CRABS, XX , STONE PIPPINS, v *-• NONPAREILS, fa SCARLET PEARMAINS $$? 25 Gunnies ONIONS, &c, &c, &c. This Shipment is the Last of the Season, as Union Co.'s steamers have ceased to call at Hobart for the present. ; FRIDAY NEXT, OCTOBER 7 6 At 12 o'Clock. I - ONEHUNGA SPRING RACES. j GATES, BOOTHS, STALLS, &c, &c., &c. rrw B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to Sell, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, GATES, BOOTHS, STALLS, GRAND STAND, SADDLING PADDOCK, Src, &c., Sec, For the Onehunga Racing Club's Spring Meet, ing, which takes place on Saturday, October 15. R. C. CAKRj [R. D. TONKS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, At-12 o'Clock. TO HOTELKEEPERS, BREWERS, CAPITALISTS. THE CJETTLERS' TTOTEIj, HE OETTLERS' XIOTEL, WHANGAREI. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to Sell, on Friday, October 28, at 12 o'clock, THE SETTLERS' HOTEL, WHANGAREI. Being Lots 28, 29, 30, 31. and 32, Section 9, Sub division of partof Carruther'sGrant, Whangarei, with the Hotel known as "The Settlers , and a 1 other Buildings cr.c'ed thereon. The property is at present leased for 10 years from the 15th day of October, 1886, at an annual rental of £312. The well and favourably known Hostelry is centrally situated in the thriving township at VVhanearei, and possesses a steady lucrative business. a A safe and profitable investment, with a cer tain increase in value as the prosperous town ship of Whangarei advances and extends. For further porticulars and conditions apply to B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. \ OOT; HIDES; SHEEPSKINS, ' '!'ALLOW, For Sale at Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 9.30 a.m. •" " HUNTER & NOLAN, _ v » r --l.



w- ..cochrakeJ MOi-DAY^OCTOBEE^^ The Subscribers wm_iT_ 23asr^"^_M^ fenced; h as goof v_n? sicn'to5 icn'to aU !«_*« No Reserve : *** No Reserve, • S-^UELCOcSRA NE&sr __________Auctioneers. ' < „ WB-?NESDAY,^CTOBBr^ *» At U o'Clock. '■ , RYE GRASS, FEED OAT. n„ c °^ahs, w. garrett 300 sacks Heavy Feed Oats _g_SS- WM. GARRETT, Auctioneer. . WBDNESDA^OOTmSinrr BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR ». THE SUPREME COURT ° JAKINS AND SON'S COMMODIOUS STORES, CUSTOMS-STREET EAST. THOS. M. JACKSON Has received instructions from the Reeisim „, the Supreme Court to Sell, byPabUdffi? at his Dunblane Auction _____T_S_Sfi on the above dato, "•■re-awtc^ ALLthatthe UnexpiredPortionofTennnl years, from Ist February, 1674, in ft. ment 38. Customs street East, li_lvo«nn_l Jakins& Son. together with the _3g Store erected thereon, Mftfrentage to Cnff street with a. depth of 100 ft, W.wSm atback,subje .to a yearly rental o£M Z able half-yearly in advance. F For further particulars, apply to On Auctioneer. " _. , THOS. M. JACKSOK «_ Auctioneer, Queen-street. A LE x Al T X *"* AUCTIONEER, LAND, ESTATE, AND - COMffISSION AGENT. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides, Skin Wool, Tallow,&c. ' >^*'' CITY MARKET. Tenders. ANTED, Tenders for the Erection oi a Villa Residence (in brick) in Bppa Queen-street Plans, etc., at my office, No M, Victoria Arcade. — Henry ,1, T. twtfi, Architect. TENDERS will be received till 4 o'clock Wednesday for raising Cute.'Wii Winkle, sunk at Sugar Works -v DuM Queen-street Wharf. Lowest tender net neces sarily accepted. . ■___ mO EXCAVATORS & CAEPENTEES. Tenders are invited until noon of thfl (&W» for Removing Earth, Fonnincßoarfmy . Bridgeon J^andfrontingMtrantßSMlKo. ARTHUR P. WILSOK;._toMe<l *VT ICTO R1 A HOTEL1 Tenders will bo received for a Seven'Yarf Lease of the above Hotel, from the-ktoajrol January next. Conditions of Lease may be seen at,and tende. to be sent in to. the office of Thomas Cote Solicitor. Shortland-street, on'or More _ o'clock noon of the 31st day of October inst The highest or aiiy tender not necesHf. HCCCD _B___ By order of the Trustees of the late Auto-] Martin. .... ... Late Advertisements. WANTED to Let,-Mount Eden, Fur nished House of flveroomibafttOT, water laid on. Terms morale.- .* B* Carlile, View Avenue, off View lid., M__ W~ ANTED, respectable Tenant for li roomed House, M^t^jg. orchard of 2 acres ftreesin.-QU bwnuMS 12s 6d; lease withpareh«togd^.a« three months' rent would he dlowedtt cw» improvoments. Also, a Pre«XS,"SD 6s ; soil volcanic ; locality fl^^J^^ R. RandcrsoMlercaii^eChanibere^ , T_^.SS4s«S Ponsonby. ... „ : r*"£ VT THURSDAY _ EX_, at/..J-. *■«> gramme in future issue. =-^5770 fTOLY~TRINITY .CHUKCB, Jj. DEVONPORT. A POPULAR CONCERT. *t»^__%_~~~ Willbcgivcnintlie • SU N DAY- n Si CRO <0I>, 0N ml&SS^___^ City *?g* m \_s^J_\ street, almost nest that «"»"t" UJ T j,e W> :Sent has^^_^__f\\f^m_% street, on which is erected *i c -gg SS»»^» the owner | o g ASfttuc D lars at offices Of D.F.^ only £230. Terms easy. j^^ns^A^ _— ——-•-----*-^^_ Lwho^_d'i-*'' fJTJOlS^lers, and all who iSliKfiS'-^ roam, .; p , RK HOUSE is &* m ' You'll find that PAK*-^ o£tbe^ You canbavea|^^gSs*sfegj. J* For^fo-thllesse^e.^^ TT -RoNEDUST FOR SALE BY Richard ._*• v 16, FORT-SW EET' Atl-Si* 1-. Agentforthe Mjf TT SYDNEY BONE .&&