NEWS FROM SAMOA.

Great dissatisfaction has for some time been expressed by tho English and Ameri can taxpayers heroin regard to tho manage ment of municipal affairs. When the con vention was held under which the municipal charter is granted it was provided that the Board should consist of tho three consuls, a representative appointed by each of the consuls, and ono or more representatives elected by each nationality. Since thon the consols (in opposition to tho terms of tho convention) havo ousted tho elected members, and constituted thotnselvo-'jjwitr-' thuir nutninoes tho Municipal Board \ public meeting attended by tho whole of 'ho rospectablo British residents was hold wlinn resolutions were pa«sed in favour ol nimhors of tho Hoard being olected as formerly, so that the ratepayers will have xoiiie control ovor tho expenditure of their funds am! tho election of officers. It is *"elt that a change must soon take -.laco, otherwise tho wholo of the British md Anv-riciii ratepayer- havo rosolvtd tr efu-t, 10 pay taxef. t the Innt meeting, it tho iriMigation of tho German Consul, he puhiic were refm-cd to the m"«t.b.'y mooting of tho Boa<d. Tho newly-appointed British Consul, Mt Svmond-, has won golden opinions from all clauses horo, ami it is hoped that his ap pointm nt will bo made permanent. Stop." aro being takon for tho establish ment of ;i weekly nowspapir in Apia, which will supply a long-folt want It is ureatly hopwi that tho South Son Island Company will soon become tin fail hetomjili. This, with a voss«l of llio Union t'ompiiny's fioet. running b.twoen heie and Australia ria Now Zealand, will immodi atnly iliniiiii-ll tlio already fast waning inllueneo of tho Gorman*, and causo tho Navigator Islands to fulfil their destiny, and burimio tho '' I!mils of tho Pacific."

Post Card Proof.

SAt.rMIIUUY. Tknn.. April 1, ivi.- G_nts:-I wits , illiinoil wiih a«.-rl m« Xl ne jnd Urlruiry trouble for twelve yo-nn. A'u trying all tin- rt.oK.rd an<! uateut ni-d-olnu- i .oulil hour nf I un (1 two -xCee of Hop Llitten f*.' purlrctly cured, B. K. BOOTH. Washikotok, V.C., April 3,1883. To the Hop Bitters Co.: Siks:—l write this as a tokon of the grooi appreciation I havo for your Bitters. I was alllictod with Inflammatory Rheumatism eevei years, and no medicine seemed to do mo an* Kood until I tried throe bottloa of your Ho. Bitterp. and to my surprlso I am as well to-rtit. aa i ver I was. I hope you may havo great unc COSH iii :hls irrent and valuable modlolno. _n> uno w tilling to know moro about my onre. oar learn hy addicasing me, B. M. WILUAMa. 1103,16 th St

ROMAN CATHOLIC CEME TERY BILL.

At tho II o'clock mais fit St. Patricks Cathedral yi-to-day ni--r.iing,Father Keoßh, in making tne usual announcements, in tormed the congregation that in conformity with a resolution passed by the Cemetory Cammittoa, lit. had to say that unless con tributions towards the -maintenance and management of the Symonds street Ceme tery were forthcoming at once, tho sexton would be discharged and the.Cotnmittee would resign in a body. The Committee were already out of pocket through paying the sexton's salary. It might be thought, from the frequent appeals rnado lately lor money, that tho clergy were personally interested in the cemetery, hut this was a mistake. Neither tho bishop nor any of the clergy had tho right to be buriod. The cemetery was now virtually a private one ; for only those persons who al ready had relutivos buried thore possessed the right of interment. Before the present Committee undertook the management, the cemetery had beon in the care of the laity, and it iiud been tho scono of such larrikin ism, hoodlumism, beastiality ami unmen tionable crimes that it was a wonder tho City Corporation had not clo-ed it on the ground of its being a public nuisance. If tho proseot Committee re signed, the management would revert to the laity, and thero would be a repetition of tho scenes which had formerly disgraced tho place. It would again become a public nuisance, and tho Corporation would interfere and close it. Tho matter was ono which concerned all those who had frionds and relations interred, and it rested with them to make the neces sary contributions. Father Keogh subsequently announced that a meeting of Catholics would he held on Low Sunday to take into consideration the proposod Symonds - Btreet Roman Catholic Cemotery Bill. He said there had been a great row made in the papers about) this bill, and it had beon misrepresented. Tho object of the bill was to enable the church to fulfil tho trusts upon which tho ground was hold. It was necessary that funds should bo raisad for tho ihnin tenance of tho cemetery, and in order to do this it was proposed that the unused portion of the cemetery should bo leased, and tho revonuo devoted to this purpo-o Tho Catholics were the only denomination who hud an unused portion of thoir cemo tery available for euch a purpose. Had che otlior denomination been in a position to act similarly, thero would have been pre cious little said in the papers about it. He was surprised at the stupidity of large num bers of Catholics who took their religion and politics from the would-be liberal papers tho "Herald" and tho Star. Those two papers profossed to be Liberal, but they were tho most bigoted and intolerant organe, and they seized every opportunity of having a slap at the Catholics and mis representing them. He hoped that the congregation would pay no heed, to th,ese two would-bo liberal papers. The clergy had no selfish interests to serve, for tho money raised by the means proposed would bo exclusively applied to cemetery pur poses, and in furtherance of tho trusts upon which the ground had boon originally given.

AUCKLAND YACHT CLUB

Tiik yachting display in the harbour on Saturday afternoon last, in celebration of the resuscitation of the local Yacht Club, was a moat creditable one, notwithstanding that it was hold under unfavourable circum stances, tho wind being squaliy, nnd rain threatening all the afternoon. About 23 of tho fleet turned out, nil fully manned, and us-tbtnbled off the end of Queen-street Wharf at 3 pm. The wind wns blowing trom south-west, which afforded a leading wind up and down the harbour. The Com modore's yacht Matangi led tha way up harbour, und waa followed by the rost of tho fleet in single line Off Vorihcte sho went about and gave the -ignal fur two lines abreast, but the order was indifferently executed, as might have been t-xpecied owing to tho inexpe rience of the majority in executing -uch neat evolutions. The Matangi and Rita led the way down harbour •md around tho hulk Clara Hargreaves, off Orakci Bay, and the no.t order given was four abroist. This also waa a partial failure, but tho fleet at tho same time formed a vi ry pretty sight as they ia no on towards tho wharf, and g lin passed tho Northco c Wharf. On going about ag i-, the fleet formed in singio lino stretehit.g across the harbour, and in this p isitioti proceeded qs far as Queen stroot Wharf, where tho Matangi vns brought up to ihe wind and the rost of tho ynehts passing her to windward tho parting saluto wan exchanged. Tho evolutions were watched "with interest, by a largo number of people from the wharves, and evidently impressed thuui with what many wero betoro unacquainted with viz.,

-ho importance of our yachting Moot. It is to bo hoped that now the movement hue had such a L r oo,-l start it will proceed for ward with ti.o energy atm determination it deserves

CRICKET MATCHES.

On Saturday afternoon the final match in the last round for the Senior Cup was played, but owing to tho unfavourable as pect ot the woathertho attendance was small.

Tho A.0.0. wet Helland. Tho latter won the toss, and decided to put the Auck latidors in. Good ploy was shown by both sides. The match will be continued next Saturday. Tho following aro the soores up to the present :

AUCKLAND V. HOLLAND. Auckland.—First Innlncs: A. E. Tomlia", b K. Mill?, 0: Rev. 1. Richard bE. Mills, 60; A. O'Briuu, lb*, b X Mills, 0 ; VV. it. Barton, b G. Mi is. 0; J. _o-neii, c b E. Mill-, 105; O. F. H.*id, b Tnomiis. 20; C. Gardner, c Tkomp s ii, b X Mills, 11; \Y. W. Robinson, not out. 1; ext-as b>- »•?. lcg-byca 1, wide I—7 ; total for 7 wicke/8. 197. ' '- AUCKLAND UNITED V, QORDJN. Auckland United—First InniniiS. A.Mac- Coimick, c Williams, b VV. Meldrum, 8; Me Pnerson, lbw, W. Meldrum, 11; Lj ech, c liould, b VV. Meldrum, 10; Trsiro, b VV. Mai drum, 5; Yates, b W. Meldrum, 0; W". Harvli. b W. Meldrum. S; C. Mac'Jor inicv, c Kissliug. b Williams. 23 ; Bowden, c Ryburn, b W. Meldrum, 6; Mumford, o Wli- Hams, b W. Me'drum, 0 ; C. Harvie, not out, 8;

-uinnson, b W. Meldrum, 19 ; extras, 10: total, 105.

Bowling Analysis. — Gould, 23 overs, R maidens. .8 runs; W. Meldrum, 33 overs, 12 maidens, 48 runs, 9 wipkuts ; Williams, 13overs 3 ni lidens, 10 ruua, 1 wicket,

This match waß played on No 2 wicket. United won the toss and elected to handle the willow. The innings closed for 105, and W. Meldrum secured 9 wickets for 48 runß, The match will be continued next week.

There was anly one match in the junior oup series —Auckland Second v. Nationul. The Auckland started well by scoring 129 rune in their first inning 6. .National lout, four wickets for 19 runs, E. C. Beale being in good form with the ball. Scores :—

AUCKLAND.—First iLnlrgj: F. T. Upfill. b Nicholson, 86; J J. Roach, c Ambury, b Drum' nioi.il, 0; H. F. Harrison. _ cou'bourn, b Drum miind, 3; D. M Martin, b Dixon, 20; F. Twem loe, h Nicholson, 7 ; K. O. Beaie. run out, 3 ; H. Courtayne, b Dixo . 28; C. H. Rwerson. b Coulbourn, 20 ; A. J. Carr. b Coulbourn. 0 ; J. D. C. Yarborougb, not out. 2; A. Howard, ab.ieat, 0; extras, 10 Total. 129 N-tional.—Firm Innings: Nioholson, b Beaio, 7; Dixon, b Bcale 0; ooulburn, not out 5; Walker, b Beale. 0; Ambury, b Ktaic, v; Nicholson, not out, 4; extttld, 3. Toial f..r 4 wicket*, 19. RICHMOND 2nd V. ALBIRT C.C. This match Was played on the Domain on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the former club by one run on the first innings. The scores were as follow :—Richmond: First inniuga, 33 ; Eecond 32. Albert, 32 for.the first innings, and 4 wickets down for IS iv r.he second. The only pluyers who reached double figures were F. Murray (17) and H. Camp (13) —both belonging to the Richmond C.C.

We have lately had the pleasure of seeing the portrait of Sir William Fox in the studio of Mr Aldis, Jorvois Road, and it fully bears out our expectations. The por trait is life size, full length. The pose is dignified, easy and graceful, tho likeness unmistakeable, and the expression full of individuality and character. Isow that Sir William has given the artist the necessary sittings for the finishing touches, the accessories exhibit much thought and study, aro harmoniously treated nnd firmly painted. Everything about it socms so thoroughly natural that it at once pveti the attention of the beholder. It is intieo-i a noble picture, well worthy of a place in our Art Gallery, and worthy of the noble knight who so long took a distinguished placo amongst New Zealand statesmen, and now leads the great cause of Temperance Reform. The portrait will be exhibited at the forthcoming Exhibition, to be opened Borne time during this month. Sir W illiarr, who is himself an artist in water colours, speaks highly of it as a picture. We believe that Lady Fox expressed her pleasure on beholding Buch a faithful por trait of the original. The landscapes of Mr A. E. Aldis, the son of Mr Aldts, attracted the attention of fir William as exhibiting great talent and truthfulness to nature with great charm of colour. They are painted in oil, representing New Zea land scenery, and contain the germs of much future excellence.

SPORTING NEWS.

Hawkesbury Racing Club Autumn Meeting

ritKCTER'ft TELEGRAM.,

Stdwe., Saturday. Tn_ second day's racing of the Hawkee bvtryßacing Club's Autumn Mooting took place to-day. The weather was beautifully fine, and the attendauoe largo. Results : Thk Hawkesbijry Autumn B_NDro_i>, a handicap swec-pstakes of lOsovs each. with 300sovs added. IJ mile.

Mr .3. Mnyo's oh g Stanley, by Grand master — Psyche, syrs, 7st 21b... ~, \ Mr J. Pollock's b c 'Frisco, by Grand Flanour —Verbena, 3yre, 6sfc 2 Mr G- Fagan's b m Soreila, by Golds borough-Happy Thought, 4yrs, Set lOib 3 Also startod : - Honeydew (8 6), Fraud (8.2), Cheeham (7.0), Sloth (7.4), Folly (7.2), Tamarisk (7), The Nun (7), The Wreck (6.9), The Felon (6 9), Invader (6 7), and Peeress (G 4). In tho straight Stanley came out from the rest aud won comfortably by a length. Tho botting at tho post was 3to 1 llonoydew, 6 to I The Wreck, 7 to 1 Stan loy. Timo, _tnin SSJsec.

The Shorts Haudicap of lOOeovs waß won by Sentence, Lady Marion seoond, and Soldier Boy thirdi; and Mr W. A. Long's Kibank, by Kxminster, got home first in tho Selling plate. The Sportsman's Hancli.' cap fell to Mr VV. J. Forester's Folly.

Takapuna Jockey Club Autumn Meeting.

Mr W. W. Robinson has declared the following wrights for the Takapuna Jockey Club Autumn Meeting : -

Huhdlks, 2 miles.—BoUo, 13.4; Peter Ovbeck 13.2 ; Volca-ia, 11.6 ; On ata. 11.6 : Guv Paivkes' 11 2 Mumiesia, 18,2; Plpi, 93 ; Zip, 9.0 ; Coral' 9.5 ; Fairpluy, 9.5; Rob Uoy, 9 ; Howdy g • Orangeman, 9 ; Larrikin No. 2, 9; Investment,' STUBP-BOHA-S. three milos —Belle. 12 5- Peter OaoeriK, 12 ; Falcon, 11.10 ; Guy I'awkes' 11.2 i Volcano, 11; Oinati, 10. IU ; New Year' 10 iU ; yuilD. 10 9; Silvio, 10 9; Rowdy, 9.10.: Zip, 9.9; Pipi. 9.8 ; Coral, 98: Ron Hoy, 9.8; Torpedo, 9.8 ; _uctlornoi, 97; Fisherman, 97- Oranaeman, 97; Investment, 9st7ib. ' '

autumn H_XDic_r, one and a-halt miles.—, Spade Guinea, 9.10; Victoria, 8.9 1 Rivulet, B.SI Suako. 84; H o r tr Onhesk, 8.3; Wapitj, &2i ProtßiKli-r, 8.(; Friendship, 8; Cremunie, 7.12j T.ddy Yuilie, 7 12; 0ku.t0.72; Wat Tyler, 612. Tamora, 6.10; Bangalore, 6.7; Beeswing, 6,7' Brown Ro o 6.1 ; Makiri, 64; Reprtack, 6XO * Reckless. 5.7; Toroi-1. 5.7.

Dkvonpout HANrjicajv one mllo. — Spado Guim a, 9, IS; Victoria, 87; Rivulet, 8.7: Wapiti, 85i Snake, 85; Pretender, 8.3' Fiiundßhip, 8,4; Crcmorne 8; Teddy. Yuillo. 8; Ma Petitn Fillo. 7.13; Okato. 7.5* Brown Ro»e, 7.2; Cateeby. 7; Wat Tyler. 8.12 : Tamora, 6.12 ; Bamralore. 6 11; Weaiel 6.11 ; Pick Ross. 6.7 ; Black Joe (late Hippo) 6.7 ; BeeswinK, 6 7 : Lioness, 6.6 ; Reproach, Brs ; Ro ie. 6.5 ; Coma. 6.2; Leorini, 6; Recklfss 5 10 ; Terori, 5 7 ; ¥ncas, 5 7. Crioat Autumn Handicap.

The following final payments were made on Saturday night for the Great Autumn Handicap i—

THAMES NOTES.

(BY V-liKviHAFH— 0W» COBKESfONDKNT )

Thames, this day, Ddkino tho past month i 200oz of gold have beon obtained from the various Thames and up country mines.

Mr G. Symington, the papular host of the R lyal Hotel,is suffering from inflamma tion of the lungs, and is in a critical co_.' ditiun,

Mr James Irvine, who was Injured at the railway contract at bikutaia on Monday, is progressing favourably towards recovery. Ducks are said to bo plentiful at the PUko and Miranda. A party of three who left lire, on rhurrday night returned on Saturday with 15 brace of ducks and 46 of teal

Air Peter Johnston, well known in Auck land, who was injured about tbree months ago, is still partially paralysed, and, js foii fined to the Hospital. Dr. Williams ft doubtful v, bather lie will recover. '

Tho trca'ment of ton tons _f quartz from the Diamond mine, Karat,gahako,' at Rail ley's plant, has losuited iv the handsome return of 73o_s 12dwt-j melted gold. Of thij yield,-trtoz-" idwt, valued at £_ I'2_ <Joi' pew oi.nce, were obtained from tho tables, and a9.._s lldwts, valued at £2 Is 4d, from the pans. ■ v

CORRESPONDENCE.

The Caiiinktmakkr-s' Trade.—"Out of Work" writes :—' As othor trados have tumuli to i-oe ihe great necessity for Protec tion, let us hope the master cabinetmakers will not be behind in this cause, as it is a fact that then workmen havo been walking tluj streets for montt s, as well as mpre of tho same trade, luiablo to earn a shilling fay tho support, of thoir" families l* it not a chame, whila those men are starving, you' may say, large quantities of impoited furni ture are sold daily ? Let masters and men press for a heavy duty, and stop selling ira ported furniture themselves. Protection means work for all men, boys, and girls. Free Trade means poverty and misery,"

Tue Frke Library.—" Paul Pry " hopes " Now thai the singing, spouting, and ban quet! ing is over, the librarian-in-chief of the Free Public Library will allow vieitora to got a glimpse ol the last 'Frisco mail news papers, serials, etc., also all the colonial papers." We learn that a separate room is being fitted up downstairs for the news papers aud magazine.

Larrikinism. — " Peaceful " complains of " the band of larrikins who nightly infest College Road, to the great annoyance and disgust of tho residents in the vicinity. This locality 'is remarkable' for the brd.r. and peace which prevails during the day time, but after dark the larrikin comes forth in all his grandeur, lik. the time honoured' owl, who is seldom heard excepting at night. Something should be done to re move this nuisance." jl . Watering Streets.—Mr W. E. Browne, of Mount Eaen, observes that ''water drawn from the harbour should be used for water ing the streets. This source would not only prove a never-failing oupply, but sea water by its containing saline particles, and thus not drying up so quickly, ia far superior for the purpose. At Hast ings, Sussex, although that town has an unlimited supply of pure fresh water, tho water from the sea is always" used for water ng the roads. Then again, in cases of tiro, an unlimited water supply would be always to hand. Yo'a recently mentioned that the Eden Terrace district are contemplating drawing their proposed supply from the already overtaxed city water supply. Would it not be better"for that district to join with the Mount Eden BOard in obtaining an independent supply t"

The Water Sdpply —Relative to' the system of turning off water, " Collingwood street" writes: "I think it is time that the practice of suddenly turning off the city mains, without giving the residents affected notice of such action, waa altered. Surely it is not too much to expect a few minutes' warning. It can easily be im agined ho a- inconvenient it is to those who have the management of domestic affairs when it happens iv the middlo of laundry work, or iv the middle of Saturday morn ing, each of which we have experienced." "

Manoaio Timber.—A Tauranga corres pondent draws attention to the announce ment that mangiao timber may be pro cured in quantity from that port. He says : " When mangiao becomes properly known it will be largely used.''

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY APRIL 4 1887

Printed and Published by tke Pronrietoe, Henry Brett, of Svmonda-street, ft h_» General Prlutina Offloe, Shortland aaa FOn streets. In the Provfiioa o' Auckland.' New >-_'.ma. ' Monday, April 4, 1887.



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TOMORROW, 11 n.m. TO PAPERHANGERS, PAINTERS, UtONMONGERS, ETC. F. J. JONES will sell by Public Auction. Tuesday, April sth, , at 11 a., .the Halanee of Slock ntheßankrupt Estate of Collins _; Co., removed from Russell. Without Reserve, 10 bales Choice Paperhaiigings Red Lead, Uenuine \\ lute Lead 10 tins Varnish, Scrim, etc., etc., Immediately after above sale S3 kegs Ewbanfc Nails, various sizes 23 kegs Wire Nuils, various sizes 5 kegs Staples 2 dozen Spades 3 dozen Shovels 11 dozen Graf dug Tools Vi dozen Carpenters' Locks 4J dozen Oyster Picks 10 dozen Hinges. Sash Weights > 2 tins Slioep Dip U civt. Tobacco 30"boxes Nixe.v's Illnrk Lend 2 cases Linered Soap v doz. Tether Lines Lobsters Carb. Soda, Jlalt 1 case assorted Saw Files 1 case Wliybrow's Pickles 2 Tents 3 cases Kitchen's Blood Restorer R 0. CAKR] [»■ »• TONKS TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. TO CONTRACTORS, BUILDER 3, AND OTHERS. SALE AT BOYD'S POTTERY. PRESSED BRICKS, WHITE BRICKS, FANCY BRICKS, TILES, DRAIN PIPES, TRAPS, TERMINALS, URINALS, BORDER TILES, &c. &0., &c. B. TONKS & CO. Have roceived Instructions to cell, at the Yards, on Tuesday, April sth, at olovon o'olocK, THE WHOLE OF THE BUILDERS * MATrCItIALS— BRICKS, TILWS, Sec. &C _X. I ists of tho Hoods win be seen at our offices, or at too Potterh a, at whirh placj th<, U..utl_ oan iie inspected at any time. B. TONKS t CO., Auctioneer*. B. 0. 04BBJ '»■ D. -!»"S TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. TO CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, &o." SALE AT BOYD'S POTTERY PRESSED BRICKS, WHITE BitICKS, FANCY BRICKS, TILES, DRAIN PIPES, TRAPS, TERMINALS, URIMALS, BORDER TILES. Sec, &c, *tc. B. TONKS A CO. Have been lnstrnoted to cell, at the Yards, on Tuesday, the sih April, at 11 o'clook, mHE WHOLE OF TSE BUILDERS' MATERIALS, BRICKS. TI ES, Ac t Lists of the Goods can be seen at our office or at the Pottery, at which placo the Goods can be inspected at any time. R O. OAKB.) [a- n. TONKS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, At Twelve Noon. "DOSEBANK TESTATE. pOSEBANK TTOST.'TE. AVOND A L E. VAL,UAB_K STJHUItBAN PBOntRTIK3. B. TONKS ft Ci). Have received iiißtructionn lo soil, nn Wodnos day, April B. at Twelve o'clock, rjOSEHANK ESTATE, AVONDAI.E. _J_~V —Four Valuable Suctions, curtaining each from 12 to Iftanres, being L0t862,03, IM. ami 65, ltoacbank Estut -. Two of ihene Sort inns havo front-iges to the Waltematn, and nr« ,111 wlihiu v few m'uuiii.«' walk tit ih • vViuiu Kailwav Station. oppoaUe Mr Bollard's Karm. ForpUnsar- particulars, applj to B TONKS AND CO., Auctioneers. a. c. cabk.] [a. t>. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL (j, At Twelve o'Clock. CITY PROPERTY. RE-SALE OP LAND KOR NON-COMPLK TION OF TERMS OF AGREEMENT. EMILY PLACE akd JERMYN-STREET. B. TONKS A CO Will sell, on Wednesday. April 6. at 12 o'olock, CITY OF AUCKLAND —Allotment No. 3 of Sect on 8 This land Is situated in Emily Place ru ni ,rth ouxbto Jemyn-iitreet. and immodia eU udjiinK tha present place of worship known as St. P.,ul's. Full particulars from ths auctioneers. Title : Land Transfer. B. ARTHUR] I J. F. BUDDLK TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. BANANAS, FRUIT, PRODUCE, GROCERIES, ETC. To be sold by auction ac Arthur's Mart, on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock a.m., PRODUCE, Groceries and Good Table Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkins, Melons, Cheese, Bacon. Hams, Butter, Oats, Chair". Sharps, Flour, Honey, Treacle, Tea, Coffee, Candles, Soap, Sauce. Biscuits, Lollies. Fruit, etc., at 1 o'clock:—100 buncheß ripe Bananas, Pears. Apples, Quinces, Grapes, Lemons, Poultry- Terms Cash before delivery. B, ABTHTTB] [J- »• BUDDt- TUESDAY, APRIL 12, NOON. PAPAKURA VALLEY. ■ HOMESTEADS, SMALL FARMS, FINE ORCHARD SITES, RICH DEEP, SOIL, WELL WATERED (Three Miles from Station). i'! EASY TERMS. ARTHUR _ BUDDLE Have been favour ad with instructions from the proprietor to soil by pub.ie aujtion, at their HUtate, Land, and House Sale Department (Second Floor), Amur's Mart, Queen-Btieot. on Tuesday. April 12th pioximo, at 12oolook H n ° 0I1 'l S FINE ESTATE, containina 111 acres of Land, situated about 3 miles fro_. the Manurewa Railway Station, and adj .Icing the well-known pro- DorUesof Robert White. Ksq.,and R. Mlddleton, Kaa in the Papakura Valley. It has boon sub divided into 20 Seoti ins of 20 to 22 acres each, making moat desirable Homesteads, Small ___mB or Orchard Sites, for wnloh the soil is well adapted, being of rich, deep, dark loam, level, easily cleared, and well watered by a river, which runa through the property. This property iB particularly well Bltuatod— so near to the City, within suohehort distance from Railway Station, in a Good District, and Bnrronnded by cultivated farms. ■'._._ All wanting to secure Country Lands for im mediate Returns, or for Future Occupanoy, should not allow his good ohance to pass. The Terms win be made very oasy If re- For further particulars apply at the office, where the plan can be inspected. - SAMUEL VAIL-] [JOHN BOUOLAS PRELIMINARY. VAILE ft DOUGLAS I Will sell by auction at an early date, ! BY ORUKR OF THE KXWCOTORS OF THE LA-K. MR AMBKOSE TtiUST. j rV SMALL FARMS AT PAKURANGA. BY ORDKR OF THhTeXBCUTORS OF THE LATE MR J L. aUBRITZKY. LAND AND BUILDINGS IN WEL- | LEBLEY AND CHAPEL STREETS. LAND AT MOUNT SMART. J COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT AT I PONSONBY. ! Farther particulars in future advertisements. VAILE & DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland street. WALTER J. DOWDEN, lADCTIONEER, Q U B E H-BTR. B T. : "PRODUCE SALB EVERY B_UDAY



.. r Un I EL n ix_ w v-/. IRON f*WO STEEL MERCHANTS. Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers. AND HIGH STREETS, CITY Also at Newton, Newmarket and Symonds Street. \I" KSSRS E PORTER. & CO. wish to draw attention to their large shipments now LVI their already extensive stock of Hardware, they aro in a position otJciite any orders placed with them, and at the VERY LOWEST PRBCES. _-_i-i. :- -- .ill Jimil THE SIM PL T X RAN G E. SELF-SETTI-NG RANGES. ■ Wh) open or close fire. Made speculator, ur order no .iiMiUi.Hn :small con uinp E. PORTER AND CO REGISTER GRATES. THE QUEEN. Pine oast second-finish, ground fronts: tile chocks and nlo-lo- Tha "Queen "is vrell suited for the Bedroom, tlm Nursery, tho plated beads. Largo variety. Library. thoOlllco. or tho Shop. Accommodation for two Boil ing Pans or Kcttols, the oriiiiiucntal top being niuvuublo. «_ -•_~sfe^li VICTORESS RANGE. THE ENCHANTRESS RANGE, Suitable for burning wood or coal. It has accommodation on top for Suitable for wood or conl. This Cooking' Stovo was llrsl introduced four boilers, pots or kettles: au excellent oven, \\hich is always in a many years ago, and has onjoyod a will-morn od popului it), ami Una regular uniform heat, the doors of which aro lined with tinned plate; K'von genoral satisfaction, and it is properly'arranged for ventilation in roasting with a valve fox t.liitt purpose in the inside "f the oven, and adjustable at pleasure. true tc mtottj. _c » i.'ttpu_w BAVPv A fine oonstr-ction of Portable Range, snitablo for family use, with IHb. iIIMKraSS i\.lloH_,« tW-iNlji.. great oapaoity and conveniences for all varieties ol' rooking; ueeutii i'Wili -ram nrolow-nre at pleasure. Kxcellent Baking and II a ng modaOon on the top for six separate pots, stbw niuis, ■ te.: and a laiwe v. •-. -.ii-s-e an ! with rapid aud good action ■ roomy and e\.e ~nt • oven, the dooro. which opens downward, forming a convenient snolf hot plule accommodation, and with utensils to fit, or platform to rest oven pun upon. E. PORTER AND CO. THE AIDRESS RANGE. CONGRESS RANGE. For wood or conl fuel; a slmllav ntovo to tho "Mistress:" with and Specially designed, ns this has beon, to moot the demand of tho present without boilers, and oomplcto with oooklng utensils. time for a Range combining efficiency, economy, and simplicity, with moderate cost. We havo every conildeiioo in recommending it. NEW "FORTRESS" RANGE. 11 fhis admirable new design has been constructed speciality to suit colonial requirements.. It has ample hot plate accommodation, extra THE CRITERION RANGE large oven and front fire, and the fire chain bor is so planned that it oan " " ' be decreased or enlarged in size at ploasuro by the addition or removal This SUiveis constructed to cookofiieirntly, with a small consumption of the back fire bricks, depending on whether it is coal or wood fuel of fuel, aud requires i,o settiug or building, and is a certain euro for a . that is being used. amoky chimney. | The above are only a fey? illustrations of the various Cooking Eanges we have in stock. Inspection of our Show Rooms invited, or write to us for prices and particulars, which will be promptly answered. E. PORTER & CO., | Furnishing i General Ironmongers! QUEEN AND HIGH STEEETS, AUCKLAND, A-U99. AT ISBWTOIS", AND SYMONDS STBEET,



NEW AUTUMN GOODS! ♦ ■»■ j Children's Ulsters. Js% A &$A Afla A ver y lar s e 6tock "' ( - liildren ' s Ulßtera from 6s 9d each ' J. '' .. \ i,* f; ';' UrcSb IVlcllCi Icllo. '-/m QUEEN "°STR EET, £tf SJSSS^nSSNgi. Xj AUCKLAND. fashionable slmiies, Is 3(1 per yard, t'attorna [>o«x tteu. Dress Materials. . nt , n . u . „„„. Plain Striped and Checked (fMjjftjh Ottoman Cords, 12 o i d .g or . ) y ard ; r^ ekln , J f v , ° 1 t^ 8 ( nil Velvets to match the new materials. RPlff Velveteen- from irti'titfs in grreTvariety. I'atteins post free. Combination Kobe, (,n,acnal "'" "" ml ' Mourning Dress Materials. mk, 'ilk- 1 A """ ?rockof han 'T" A largo selection of Fur Trimmings, including Squirrel, Thibetan Bear, Chinchilla, Goat, "'«»•" Opossum and Kobbit Six inch Black Flouncing Fur at Is lid. 178, 180, 182, IA/l I 1 I A ft/I D ATTD AY i ImP° rter of Drapery. Millinery, I QUEEN STREET, VVILLIAIVI iIAM ilAlj ( Costumes, Mantles, &c, &c. j Auckland, CONSUMPTION CURABLE I



"MR G T. CONGREVE OjN consumption ANIj ITS SUCCESSFUL TKEATMKNT. ihowlnu that direful disease to be onr.bto In all Its stage. ; .Ith observation. 0. ASTHMA, CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, ETC. FitoM vhii "Christian Hvrauj,!' March 31, 188«. ™g^KNT K 0»OPN»Ul_PTIOII __l 0 CTHKR " Continue- to ho mad. a K reat bl--_i-|! to sufferers, _*r and wide. In .very part of Ml. """£?__ world and «• ourselves owe him a debt of gratltua- Net long sln«iwoplace, „ i K...,?.!.,rhi-r- ire who has reco._r_.-i her health, and wo need only point to th. '~C Jm" I' ,":™vV!: p" hlu-hlnV OU. ove, w___), many of which had been give, up a. ' "xhoTca.. be no doubt that for Con-m-p-lO- and other Cheat Complaint,, MrCon _rve~pedoli.ttif e the fi.-t order, and -Unds unrivalled. Certainly there ha. beeni rh.Mli-covvrv ,„ medical .cieuc. from which Ovooonsumptiveputioiit may gather wrnuo 're, U o^^l::;;_'_o. _*» mctadJJ)jOn_"o,.rv week." (The r.nder « referred to the « Chrl-dan Wurld, ChrU ' Un The CthoMMr'Cougreve,' of_oomn. f.od K e, Keciiham, London.. ha. *Mm «£»«> I P.-U.M. or UPTON AND CO.. AUCKLAND. [ "' " _u,il \pw b5 order** thromrh any Boo.solUr (5 ukat ECLIPSK*CASH SAL]?, J. 0. BROWN & CO.'S woicTii £Q,OOO wo,mi DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, Etc., JVC LIST ."k3__ SOLD. ENOIiMOi'H Alh DEPARTMENTS. THE MOST (IENUINR SAM- isQV!-' O^J. NO OLD STO..-K- ALLN-U'UOOIW! HOUUIIT UNDER VERY SPJSCIA& ADVANTAGES. COUVTRY STOIIK'iBBI'EIW, AND EVERYONE wanting the Best ' )AIL | u,n. ;., _...„W.'l now is your opportunity. We are determined to mi.!..-this -do a. ia-uc-o-.s and eclipse all others, by marking everything down to ul, "''[ t ' vi -j | , J | ''/,;^' , \i l '.,^,,';''£'1,.l~| y i„ the day, and thus avoid the afternoon crush. GARRETT'S BUILDINGS, NEWTON, ANII TMKER LIMPS, PONSONHV. J Gr j3 "H>, OW W -A- 3ST ID 00-' S " ciji- 1 r I'l't.'i-.. i cash SAi.E IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. ■,-.,. ,i ■_■ ■ em=g->.» «->■ ' —- OPENING CF THE NEW OUTFITTING AND TAILORING ESTABLISH MEN T, VICTORIA, ARCAJ_M-$| CO-=--_T__-_S. OIF 1 CiTT__C-____T &} £STS. t—v+m < — W. G. ALLEN, Has the pleasure to announce the opening of the above promises with a New and Well seloctod Stuck of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' READY-MADE CLOTHING, SHIRTS, HATS, COLLARS, TIES, PORTMANTEAUS. TRAVELLING BAGS, RUGB, *o. A splendid assortment of New Zealand Clothing, made from Mosgiel, Oamaru, Kaiapoi and ttoslyn Tweed, to suit the most fastidious; also, English and Scotch Clothing in great variety. Boys' Knicker Suits, a specialty, sizes from Q to |Q ; -toys' and Youths' Trouser Suits, the best selecton in the Colony . A splendid assortment of Men's Working Shirts, Flannel Unders, Pants, Hats, Macintoshes, Oil Clothing. &.C., at prices that wil' defy competition. Our Stock of Gent's Mercery is the prettiest in the coJony, comprising—Gent's Umbrellas, Merino, Cashmere, and Lambs wool Hosiery; Fashionable Collars and Ties. White. Regatta, and Crimean Shirts, Josephine and Dent's Coloured, White, and Black Kid Gloves, Driving Gloves, Portmanteaus, Brief Bags,and every requisite for the Travelling Public. 1M IM» RI *<. I* Bl* - RTM B NT. I have to announce that this Department is under the Management of an efficient West End Cutter, and Gentlemen can select from the Largest Stock of Tweeds and Coatings in -he City. TROUSERS to Measure, from 13s. SUITS to Measure, from 50s. The above Larga and Well-assorted Stock is entirely NEW, and has been boughh well in 8 depressed market from the leading manufacturers ana importers on the most favorable terms. All Goods Marked In Plain Figures. W. G. ALLKN'S slio will be always to k«op faith with the pub-'ic, <»■>_ hnaiswc will ho conducted on tho most lae'tiinate and st-uighWorward principles. *l ->«peo_«'n r_»_cctfully invited. > W. G. ALLEN, TAILOR, CLOTHIER, HATTER, AND GLOVER, No. 1, VICTORIA ARCADE, OORNER OT QUEEN AND FORT STREETS, AND ARCADE.



__)» H V AUIA SO N, PRACTICAL LOCKSMITH AND RANGE-MAKER, PURHAM-STR]?ET. LOCKS PICKED AND KEYS FITTED. Safes Opened and Duplicato Keys Cut. s^NOTICE.— Removing to Larger and jjV. Suitable Pro___e« In 3 a I a\. Batb-y's BuMinM, _X>» S _ >< iiiiii ■ 8 n ° 'E § s 2 2, £ ■§ JJ ■ j H. POTTFR, 187 Queen Street^y P P fl A 0 0 C 5_ 1 * OPTICIAN, and NAUTKJAS INBTRUMENT MAKER, uHOHTLArrD-STBitrrt ALWAYt? IN STOCK spo-r._e.lea and Kyo ;ij M «p of ovoty _l__i a_ _oo_rate fit ft_-ra_te'.xl O-pera tilaaaei of superior ciacllty ■'Mescoces, Binooulur Field Gl„_.sß. and MUIO ,v,cpoo j powerful _nrt oheup theodolites. Mining Oompasi c-, Abnoy Loveu i)rnißi.go Lo vols, Prismatic Companasa floalon. larnllol Uuloti 008K, aextai.ts, iiomp-iw,,!!!, Bltinaolm e.-.r_ajßser., 'Theruiomuk-rii. livdromot-or. liirfCtrio Belle Batteries, ond jHttlngs Magnetlo and Gelvanlo MwJloal Machine. Masrlo Lanturua and Slides, -laud Magnifier. Jtorooßoopas and Slides, Uraphoooepea itaaia riuages and Tubing,, Salinomctani JUST RECEIVED Settlers' Telesoopos— powerful, portable, and oheap; lis Settlors' Aneroid Barometers—strong and good S-ttJers' Mlorosoopee, magnifying? 1,750 times, 32s 6d \leo, Steam and Kleotro Motor Working Model and Steamers. (NHTHUMKNTB 0» KVKUV UIN RBPAIRSD OPPOSITE THE PORT OFFICII. TCINCOURAGB LOCAL INDUSTRY. AUCKLAND PimA.MBULA.TOR FACTORY Victoria-sthkist (no >r Freeman's Bay). » * /rf_wl_ffl[ _ ? CHARLES SMITH, Manufacturer of Bießlnettea, Peramrmlntnr. tavalldß , Carriages, &o. TheTprioeTkave been oarefnUy adjusted, and are aaflow as _____!! SSffiJttK-. ■v l * Bnd wor a __ZSS?



ROW HE FOUND OUT HIS GIRL'S AUK. She seemed to be rather sensitive on thta point, and ahiod badly whenever he got near it. But one evening they got to working out puzzle* and things, and he told her to put down Wβ number or the month she was born ilk. multiply , ' It by 3. add S to it multiply it hy 50, add her axe to it.subtraot 365, add 116. and then tell him what amount she had loft. She eaid It was 617, ■Thereupon he told hot that she wafi hprn in the month of June, and that she wae 17 years old. This wan followed by a sound as pleasant ana very eiiuilar to the gargling of Clausen's Laser Beor uut of the nark of a bottle on a lioj day, and. the exclamation, "Ohl yomplever old darling.' And he explained to her how the two fUuree to the right will always tell the ago, and the others the munth of birth. But ahe had been trier* before. an 4 had 4.0 notion , of letting him- know that ahe was 22 and a trifle off. And further eclentiflo revelations were prevented by a gruff voice from the verandah. Baying, ••Veil. Mina, mine leedle sehveet-barda, vhen sou vhaa.gei droo mid dem buzzles you vedphea me de* Clausen's Lager und der doombler, und den jon pute der llpht out. Eh 1 vhaen't Id." Always olear. sparkling, and bright, it M». taken the palm for taete and flavour. • It nfau taine its bright ooiour and efferveeoenoe, and lj free from sediment for an unlimited length of time, Aβ a beverage far the convalescent, ana for those whose digestion is impaired, it hue no equal. It ia £ept iii all the leading hotels eTOry where, and everybody who drinks WrnaturaUr, asks for OLAUSKN'B liAQBR BEBR, and'takil BHRBNFRISIfBfeOS., AnokJ»na> '