NEW ZEALAND ALLIANCE.

first Annual Meeting.

"Sue first annual gathering of tho mombers __. the New Zealand Allianco commenced this moraine, in the V.M.C A. Rooms, Wellealoy-street, at eight o'clock, when breakfast was provided, and about 200 per sons Bat down. The tables wero attended by a number of young ladieß of tho Women's Christian Temperance Asso ciation, under the direction of Mosdames Brame, Main, Davis, and Gregory, The President of the Alliance (Sir William Fox) was in attendance, also a number of leading citizons. Amongnt those present Were clergymen representing almost every denomination of religion in the city. Mr Lock (the Nelson representative), and Mr Morgan (of Pukekohe) were also at the breakfast.

\ When the moal had been disposed of, Sir William Fox thanked those present for being iv attendance.

.Mr Upton nest,in the absence of Mr C. C. McMillan proposod a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had provided and attended to the breakfast, He said that the gentlemen would simply take the thanks for themselves, ,but he thought they might even go further nnd unite to obtain for tho ladios woman's suffrage (Applause),

i Mr Ssth Smith seconded tho voto of tianks, >nd expressed his sympathy with tho movement. By some other means of action might bo proferrod, but all must sympathise} with the leading principle of the Alliance. ,

~ The vote was then Uti.liimously adopted, after which tho gathering separated,

GENERAL COUNCIL.

At 10 o'clock, a general council, consist ing Ojf all the members of the Alliance, was held in tho lecture-room, when.fhore was a good attendance. Sir William Fox pre sided. Tho following gentlemen wero also on the platform : —Mr Monk, M.H X , and ■etossrs Kerr, Goldio, Glover and Newman. Apoleigies for non attendance wero \read from Sir Kobert Stout, Sir Frederick Whit taker, Mr Thompson, M.H.8., Moat, M.H.R., Peacock, M.H.K , Hobbs, M.0.X., Archdeacon Dudley, Rev. Mr Ward and Mr W. S. Allen, late M.l. for Newcastle, England. The latt6r gentleman also for warded a donation to tho funds of the AUianco.

After a few minutes Bporit in silent prayor, Mr T. W. Glover read a lengthy roport of which tho following is a synopsis : "In February, 1886, nt a coriferonce hold in Wellington, tho ' New Zealand Alliance, for the Suppression and Prohibition of tho Liquor Traffic,' was called into oxistence, a platform and policy adopted, and an Executive Committee with full power to carry en the operation of the institution ap pointed. Sir William Fox, because of his past history in connection wit. tomporance reform in New Zealand, was selected as President Immediately after the Con ference, the work of addressing the people and the institution of branches in the centres of population commenced. During tho year Sir William Fox and the organis ing agent of. the Alliance, Mr T. W. Glover, have addressed, in all 15S meetings, which wero in most instances well attended, and every meeting was followed by the en rolment of members and the formation of the nucleus of an auxiliary. As tho result of tho year's operations, 96* auxiliaries havo been formed, more than 2,000 members have been enrolied, and contributions to the amount of £S6O received. In almost every parliamentary electoral district in the colODy the Alliance is now represented by an auxiliary and corresponding secre tary. These auxiliaries, when a little more consolidated and strengthened, will become factors to be reckoned with in impending parliamentary contests. At the inaugural meeting held at Welling ton, guarantees, amounting to the sum of £637 per year, were given for the mainten ance of lecturing and organising agent in the field for the space of three years. The active aggressive work undertaken by the Alliance, from yeur to year, muni; be governed almost solely by the monetary support accorded.1' Allusion was made in the report to the sympathy shown to the. Alliance by the Church of England, Wes leyan Conference, Presbyterian Synod, and tho various temperance societies. Refer ence was also made to the necessity that exists for the formation of a prohibition party during the coming Parliamentary elections. Every temperance organisation and all true reformers should be found sub scribers to the Election Fund ; a guarantee of £1,000 could bo obtained by a contribu tion of £10 from each electoral district. The repott also urged upon all electors the necessity for registering their votes. Other portions of the report dealt at length with statistics of the elrink traffic and tho pro fross of temperance work in New Zealand, ngland, and the United States. Sir William Fox.in moving tho adoption of the report, delivered a' speech explana tory of the objects of the Alliance. He pointed out that the drink traffic was tho only trade with which the State interfered, and what had been tbo result? Why, over 400 Acts of Parliament had been made to regulate the traffic, and the Eng lish nation were known as a race of drunkards. They had mado a groat mis take in authorising a pernicious traffic. Prevention was better than cure. In great epidemics they tried to remove the cause, but in this they only tried to regulate the results. Let them remove the drink, and then they would be rid of the gigantic evil it caused. They must got rid of the drink traffic entirely. At the same time they did not wish to interfere in the smallest degree with the existing Legislature wherever the people wished it bo to continue. No ; they only wished to give the power to those who wished to totally prohibit the sale to do so in their districts.

Financial Statement,

The Secretary.Mr H.Fiold,read the state ment of accounts which was as follows : — Cr. : Donations, £566 7s 4d. Dr. :To paying Mr Glover's expenses from Eng land, £219 8s 2d; ditto, salary and travelling expenses, £462 5s 2d ; print ing, etc., £69 12s sd; clerkial, etc, £33 17s lOd; stationery, £5 16s 6d ; office expenses,£lß 12s Id ; grants to auxiliaries, £42 13s 2d ; credit balance, £3 2s. Mr Lock, of Nelson, next came forward and proposed that the report and balance sheet should be adopted and printed for circulation. Mr G. Winstone was then called upon to second the resolution. He expressed^ his pleasure at being present at that meeting. He thought they should be thankful that tbey had such men as Sir William Fox for President and Mr W. Glover for agent. He believed in widely circulating their tem perance literature. The President invi'ed discussion in sup port of or opposition to tho report; but as nospeakers came forward the resolution was adopted.

Election _f Officers,

Mr Ewington then moved a vote of thankß to .the rotiring officers, and on his motion the following officers were appointed for the ensuing year : — President: Sir William Fox, KC.MG. Vice Presidents : Auckland,— Rev. A. Raid, Messrs D. Goldie, W. Kerr, Dr. Knight, J. Newman, and R. Hobbs, M.H.R. ; Chrirtchurch, — Roys. Arch deacon Dudley and J- Berry; Dunedin — Sir R. Stout, K.C.M.G., Hoo. Thomas Dick; J. Fulton, M.H.R., and Messrs J W. Jago and A. Rennie ; Invercargill— Rev. F. W. leitt and Mr J. Lennio; Port Chalmers,-J. A. D. Adams; Hokitika,— Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.L C. ; Nelson,-Rev. W. Oliver and Mr T. Field ; Wellington,— Mr F. H. Fraser and Rev. L, M. Isitt; New Plymouth, — Mojor Atkinson, M.H.R , Messrs R. C. Hughes and E. Okey; Hawke'B Bay,—Mr John Harding. . Execu tive : Chairman, Sir William Fox; Treasurer, Mr E. Withey ; Hon. Sec, J. Newman ; Messrs J, Buchanan, A. Ccx, J. Elkin, W. J. Speight, J. Waymouth, G. Winstone, R. Neal, G. Gregory, B. J. Roberts, and J. S. Ambury. Mr Ewington spoko at some length upon tbo work done by the lata executive, and referred somewhat sarcastically to the number of apologies that had been received from members of the Assembly. He said that the time would come when they would not be afraid to appear at meetings of the Alliance, when they would be compelled to give up the practice of running with tho hare and hunting with the hounds. They had some politicians who were, like their friend Mr Monk, in sympathy with them, but they had others who were Bitting on a rail, on whom the fear of the Alliance mnst necessarily do some good. The Rev. Mr Dunn (Presbyterian) spoke in support of the above resolution. He wished all public men would come boldly out in their true colours. He hoped that the incoming officers would do their duty as well in the future as the paßt had done. Mr W. J. Speight moved, " That this Council re-affirms the platform and policy of this organisation adopted at the in augural meeting held in Wellington in March last," and spoke with considerable power relative to tho objects of the Alliance. He contended that the people should poasess the right to prohibit, even if they did not wißh to exercise that right. They ™«™ _,«__/ democrats, wishing to place JE™_r,w_r in the hands of the people. T_enPwby Bad tbey the averted faces of tho

politicians? Men without backbone or principle' were no more politicians than the camp followers who followed the armies to war for what tboj- fcohld pick iip Mr Gregory seconded the motion, which was adopted, - " ...

Mr Elkin next moved : "That tho Council recognises with pleasure and gratitude the work done in behalf of tho-Alliance by the President, Sir William Fox, who in conjunction with our agent, Mr T. W. Glover, has during the past year visited most of our towns and settlements, holding public meetings at. which by his value testi mony and earnest "advocacy in support of tho movement he has dono So much to aid the progress of our work. Wo hope and pray that Sir Willsam and Lady Fox may long be spared. He referred to tho many works done by Sir William Fox in the past. He was glad to find that greatness and good ness wero more after going together in these latter days. They had known Sir William a as lawyer, a philan throphiet, and a politician, and it was grati fying to find that in the evening of his life he was still devoting hlB energies for tho good of tile pfidplo, This was seconded by Mr Joseph New man, and carried.

Sir William Fox briefly thankod the audience for tho manner in which tho motion had been adopted. Ho aleD testi fied to the good work done by Mr Glovor. Tho Council then adjourned until 2 o'olock.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(Per R.M.S. Tongariro.)

(FUO.II Ot'K SI'KOIAL CORItESrONDIiNT.)

London, February 11, THE QUEEN AND THE INSTITUTE Tiik Queen's specific declaration that she considers tho Imperial Instituto tho most suitable of all Jubilee memorials has given a much-needed impotus (though I fear it will bo only tomporary) to tho Prince of Wales's scheme. Several meetings have been held in town and country this wcok in its furtherance, nnd eoino fair sums of money subscribed. The amounts both promised and subscribed up to dato aro, however, but a drop in the ocean of what will bo re quired to erect a suitablo building. Sir Soraera Vino ie blowsily contidont that the necessary cash will bo eventually forth coming, but other members of the Commit tee express- thetnsolves lees Jiopofully. Architects willing to cqmpote for tho ojec tion ot the Instituto building am invited to send their names forthwith to Sir Frederick Abel. Six gentlemen will be selected from the list, and instructed to forward plans and specifications, which aro to be in by May 14th. The Sub-Committee of Art cognoscenti to " sit on " tho designs and chooso the suc cessful one consists of Lord Herechill. Lord Carnarvon. Sir Frek. Leighton, Sir Fredk. Abel and A. Waterhouse Keg , R A.

KILKENNY GUARDIANS AND THE PRINCE OF WALES

, A curious scene took placo at the meeting of Kilkenny guardians last week, when the letter of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in viting subscriptions to tho Imperial In stitute scheme came on for consideration Tho Chairman was requested not to occupy the time of the guardians reading such stuff, and a nationalist pro?ent remarked that if the writer of " that begging letter" would subscribe to the " Plan of Campaign ■' they might, perhaps, "do something for him." The Prince's letter was eventually marked " road."

The Kapunda Tragedy.

LIFE KAF'TS, ETC.. ON TItE AUS TRALIAN LINERS.

The survivors of the Kapunda are on board the P.S.N. Company's Patagonia, and will conseejuontly bo with us in about throe weeks time.

Amongst other painful incidents it has transpired that the young butcher, Leader (whose wife, it will be remembered, recently walked into tho Thames at Putney, with foul- of her children, and deliberately drownßd herself and them), was on board the Kapunda with the little lad who man aged to save himself. The wholo family has consequently perished within a few weeks.

Mr Howard Vincont has taken advantage of tho Kapunda catastophe to suggest that the largo Australian passenger steamers and emigrant ship-* might woll be furnished with more life-saving apparatus—rafts, belts, etc: It is not feasible, ho ad mit?, to provide steamots of the size of tho Orizaba and Austral with roally adequate boat accommodation, but in nine shipwreck- out of ton, lifebuoys, bolts, and rafts would save many lives. If even when they were no real use, their presence would, at any rate, have tho effect of re storing confidence amongst olYrigbtod pas sengers, and so rondoring the work of officers and crew easier.

LATEST CABLES.

An Absurd Supposition,

Londom. March 28.—The "Daily News," in an article on tho depression in Australia, considers it to be doubtful whether the colonies can exist without borrowing largely. The Direct Steamers.

Bio de Janeibo, March 2S.—Arrived, last evening: S.s. Tainui, en route for Plymouth. Her moat cargo is ia a satis factory condition.

The Tasmania- ministry.

Hobaet, this day,

A now Ministry has been formed as fol lows : -Mr Fyeh, Premier and Chief Secre tary ;W. Clarke, Attorney-General; W. Bradden, Minister of Lands and Works ; Mr Bird, Colonial Treasurer.

A case of scarlet fever in the city was repoited to the Sanitary Inspector this afternoon.

On 'Change to-day Cambrias were quoted at 5i 6d, Saxons were wanted ot Is Id, and there were sellers of Prince Imperial at 4s,

Pensioners in Auckland district should note the advertisement in another column notifying the dates, from 2nd to 6th of April, upon which their | pensions will be paid.

The liquidators appointed by the Devon portTramway Company mot yesterday after noon, and accepted the tender of £650 made by Messrs R. and R. Duder for purchase of the Company's plant on the terms arranged between the Tramway Company and the Devonport Borough Council.

Mr A. B. Donald roturned from Sydney by the Mararoa last evening having com pleted arrangements for purchase ef the 8 s. Richmond, which is to replace the Janet Nicoll in Iho South Sea Island trade. Tho Richmond is to undergo Bomo alterations at Sydney and is not expected to arrive here before the middle of May She is smaller than the Janet Niccol, but carries the same quantity of cargo, burning less coal, and has much superior passenger accommodation. The local prize-winners at tho Colonial and Indian Exhibition received this morning their diplomas and medals. Amongst them are Messrs J. and T. Mason, who have been awarded a diploma and bronze medal for their collection of porfumery, and Mr John Lamb, who receives similar awards for his wheatmeal porridge. The diploma is a large chromo - lithograph measuring 30 inches by 22 inches, and re presenting grouped together at the entrance to the temple an assemblage of figures typical of the various colonies and dependencies of the British empire. The diploma bears the autographs of the Prince of Wales as Executive President, and of Sir P. C. Owen as Secretary. The medal bears on one side the inscription "Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, and on the other side the head of the Prince of Wales, with the inscription " Albert Edward Prince of Wales, Execu tive President."

Grand jubilee cantata,entitled "Britannia and Her Daughters," in S. James's Hall. Mon d»y. Tuesday, and Thursday, April 1.5, and J. Hepresontationß of Canada, India. South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, with numerous attendant?, A great vpriety of character and coßtumo. Bright and si a-kling music. Chorus of 100 voices. Mr J. B.—Jmondes conductor Admission. Ib. Proceedß in aid ot Hall Funds.,

New stock of Kaiapoi and English Cloth ing-, also Shir.3. Hats, and Tieß, at MoMaster, Shalders, and Co ..-[iPVi]

The new Mantles, Millinery, aod Dresses which MoMaster, Shalders, ond Co-have just ooened per Doric, are very stylish ana cheap. Call and Bee them.-[ 4_>VT ]

"VVoricixo M-n. — Before iou OPtrln your heavy truing wok after a win. r 'f ri.nx.i--on loti-- pyt-tcul no-tdfl o'.eansinc ana seret uth* nimr to preiv nt an attack of bilious or si.ring fever or Bickfeiiß that will unfit you for a teae-on'. work. You will save time, sickness, ant! ex pense if you will uao one bottle of American Oo.'s Hop Bitters in your family this month, Don't wait. Bead.

ROBBERIES IN THE SUBURBS.

The police have been ibr e.hio time per plexed by the frequent perpetration of serious robberies from residences in the suburbs, chiefly at ltemuera. Yesterday, a man named Atkins, who has servod seven different periods of imprison ment on charges of larceny, was found in one of the b^d-rooms of Mr Worrell's bouse at Three Kings. lio could give no satisfactory reason tor his presence in the room, and although no articles had boon slol- n, he was handed over to tho custody of the police. The detectives have since been at work, with tho result that already sovon different charges of robbery from suburban residences aro preforred against tho accused, and it is expected that the number will be increased to fourteen or fifteen.

FALSE ECONOMY.

— >W- N CORRESPONDENT.

NAniiß, this day, .tiII.MUSE and indignation are expressed atthe .dismissal of Mr Horace Baker, Chief Surveyor and Crown Lands Com missioner, under tho plea of reductions in tho sorvico. Mr Baker has been twenty years in the sorvico, and the com pensation d".c must niako his dismissal the reverse of economical. It is regarded hero not only as injury lo tho public service but is dono to please a sebtion of political supporters of tho Ministry.

SUPREME COURT-This Day.

Civil Sessions,

[ Boforo His Honor Mr Justico W»rd and

ft Special .1 ury )

AI.I.KOHO l-'ItAUDULENT pHKFKIIKNrjK.— Ollicinl Assignee in Uimkruptcyof Alex. Urowno a bankrupt v. 1.. D. Nathan anil Co, Knit for re covery of £-';», bointr iiinotllit of nlloKutl nriifcreii titel payment to tlefcnelanls by suitl Alex. Ilrowno Mr lliife'li Ottuinbcll lltipctlrccl for lite Olllcittl Assignee, and 11 rTlico. Cooper for the ilefenil ants, Nathan anil Co. The following gentlemen were Impanelled aa the special jury:—Me_rs \V: Culptln, W: J; T.Bell, J; .outes, Comnton, Thos. Mori-in, Itobt. Fritter, (.'.. Oiuckshtink, ilolitt IClrkwood, A. K. Taylor. Thos. Mucky, John Mowbray, ilnel Henry Brett. Mr Morriu wtts chosen foreman. Mr Campbell, in opciiinc the case, stud that proceedings for the recovery of the alleged pre ferential payment to defendants commenced with an notification lo His Honor, in respect of which His Honor directed (hat certain quest ions of fiict should he tried before a jury. Those questions hud been reduced to three issues, which in ctl'cct wore:-(I) lllil the biiiiUrupi Urowne pay to defendants tho sum of „21!5 within three months before the date of his bankruptcy? |2) Was Browne at the time of such payment unablo to pay his debts I (II). Was the payment nuidc with a view of giving tho defendants a preference over tho other creditors'! The first Issue was admitted, so that it only remained for the jury to determine the other two. Mr Campbell then proceeded to elc fine tho law as to fraudulent preference, and in doing so he incidentally remarked that tho bona Jitics of the parties formed no clement for cog nisance by the law. His Honor intimated thai on this point lie was clottrly against the learned counsel, Mr. Cani)ibell replied that he Was prcniiifil lo fortify and maintain his contention, lie then proceeded to sketch the facts -of the case Alexander Browne (the bankrupt in question) in October, ISSS, bought from Bcchan & Co. their drapery business and stock-in-trade for £1003. Browne's only liability lit the time was one to his own sons. He puiel on account of the pur chase money v stun of £.iOO, and for. the balance he gave twelve monthly 1». N.s of £1:11 each. lie took over tho business at once nnd carried it on till the first week in March. lSSfi, when for some reason he sold his stock to Vaile ami Douglas for £1575, besides realism; £310 by house furniture. Of his indebtedness thcro romaincil outstanding a sum of £1206 and during the few months ho had been in business Browne had incurred £1000 of fresh liabilities. In March, ISBG. therefore, his total liabilities amounted to £2?10 and bis assets rcaliseel £1020, so that he was then in a position to pay 11!:, eld in tho pound. Tho question was whether, on the lOtli of March Browne was v poison unable to pay hi. debts. Ho had nine, crecjitots, and the oitlclal assignee averreel that live or" those wero preferentially paid, viz., 1., U. Nathan & Co.. Shorn Bros., Mucky, Logan, Stecn, & Co., W. McArthur & Co., and Thomp son, Shannon. & Co. Ij. U. Nathan roceived payment at the rate of 19s in the pound, while. Shera Bros., Mucky, Logan, Stecn, & Co., and \V. McArthur & Co., were virtually paitl in fllll although they allowed a deduction of 10 per cent, which would niako It lSs in the pound. Thompson, Shannon and Co. were paitl in full without any discount. The present action was a test case, and If the preferential payment to defendants were upset, the oilier similar pay ments would also be attacked. John Lawson. Olliciiil Assignee in bankruptcy and as such trustee in the bankrupt esitttc of Alexander Browne, gave evidence as to the above facts. He also stated that Browne wnsadjtidgeel a. bankrupt on the 2lilli April, ISS6. tind three proofs of debt were put in for £1061 :>s _d..|Hur.ourt- and Co., who held Bechan and Co's bills for £038 Ts alone, proving for £1015. These debts existed on the 3rd March, 18S6. and in consequence of tho preferential payment al leged no assets whatever were loft in the estate. Browne in tho meantime had gone otf to Sydney, and ho wasscnt for anil brought back. He was charged with fraudulent bankruptcy, and being convicted, received a sentence of six months' imprisonment.. William Bechan, partner in tho (inn of Bcchan and Co., gave testimony of a similar character. He also stated that he warned Browne not to make any preferential payments, and that Browne replied that he would risk the conse quences ; that ho was only paying warehouses which had always treated him well, and that ho intended to do the same by them. Browne also said if he did not pay McArthur and Co., they would make him a bankrupt. Under cross-examination by Mr Cooper, tho witness admitted that after selling out to Browne Bcchan and Co. started in opposition to him on tho other sitlc of the Btrcet. Jonathan Cnllen, warehouseman and repre sentative of Harcourt and Co. in March 1886, and Jeremiah Beehmi. brother of William Bechan, were also examined. _

This closed the plaintiff's case

Mr Cooper in opening; tho case for tho defence said that he would be able to show that both Browne and L. D. Nathan Sc Co. actetl Sonet fide in regard to the payment of £235, So far as Ml' Nathan was con cerned ho would tell the jury that on tho 10th March Wm. Bcehan waited upon him, told him Browno had sold his business, and stier gested the propriety of calling the creditors together, as Browno intended going away. Mr Nathan assented to this, and named his ware house as the place of meeting. Not the slightest hint was made of any intention on Browne s part to defraud his creditors. However before the hour llxed for the meeting, and before Browne had received any notice of it. lie called at Nathan's and said that ho had soltl his business and was settling tip, ami there ami then paid what ho owed. There could bo no shadow of doubt or suspicion as to Mr' Nathan's perfect bona fides in the matter. As for Browno himself ho hael boon very harshly treated. Bcehan and Co. had actcel very dishonourably towarels him. After purchasing their business they started in opposition to him on the opposite side of tho street, and tho result was that after four months he was obliged to sell out at a loss. Being perfectly solvent ho resolved to leave for Sydney which he did oponly. He had met all Bcehan and Co's, bills up to date and settled with his other creditors, and while he was in Sydney ho arranged to pay Bechan and Co £260 additional. Hearing, however that they had had him ad judicated a bankrupt, and were making damag ing statoments against him, ho came hack to New Zealand, was arrested on his arrival and by a miscarriage of justice was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for fraudulent bankruptcy. This action was taken at the instance of Bcehan & Co., who had all along been animated by spito towarels him. Hitherto he had borne a very high character, and when he left Auckland he had cleared up his indebtedness to date, and was both able and determined to meet all engagements as they became due. At. tho time he gave up business he had a stock worth from £2,700 to £3,000, and was e[uite solvent. Like many other solvent men, however, if compelled to realise sueldonly ho might not have been able at once to pay 20s in the pound. But the mere fact that ho was allowed to go away openly showed that he had no fraudulent intent, and that nono of his creditors believed ho had.

Tho case is proceeding,

Wooovillk, this day,

R. G. Williams, carrying on a saddlery business hero, has been committed for trial for forging a signature on the back of a p.n. for £55 2s 2d.

_____ AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 188..



NEW ZEALAND ILLUSTRATED TIT-BITS. The principal features of the week are :— AN APRIL STORY, Who was tho Fool i K^ery-rlay Hypocrisy; A Safety Appliance. or what we say and what wo moan. Vicious Treatment. AWoman'Blnquißltlvo He would give her Six nesj Rewaraed. Months. He was so klni. Riding a Hack. An Apt Pupil. Design for the Belle of tho Masquerade Ball. A Confidential Applica tlon. A Wise Child. A Solemn Rainark-a Another good humorist sharp rotort. gone wrong. Architecture at How- Thedlfforenco between __!_ ripooldageand green old age. Inebriety and Optics. . dg .^ A PURK MILK SUPPLY, Strictly Business! PRICE: TWOPENCE EACH. 23 6d Per Quarter to any Part of the Colony. ALL Hair Orders left with B. Eagleton prior to .Tannery, 1887, most be taken at onc-s otherwise they wiil he forfeited. TO L mod and a 2-roomsd Co oit, Grocer, Hobßor.-^t; a"ROOM^ndCoachman— Required by a Medical Gentleman, a rtteady, octive, single Man in above capacity, not afraid of work.—Apply by letter, care of Mr Jackson, - Stationer, Onehuoga.



Wnntedi WANTED, a thorough (jotioral Servant. -Apply before 1 o'clock Or after 7 p.m. to Mrs W. R. Walk-.r, Afentle Road, Pttrnell ( WANTED; (Jonbral Sorvaii.t ; must be good p'ala cook ar.d H'.uudrses; ia family of two; other servants kept ; references required.—Apply, before 12 or after 0. to Mrs Browning, Epsom WANTED, v good General Servant.— Aip'-y at onco to Mrs T. J. Philip, Ktran.Hh »ii" Itoad, Newton. WANTEDriTGenoral Servant, a house maid kept, no washing; mu6t bo a good pain cook and irtiner.—Apply in tHomoihlng to Mrs B.rsto'.v, Kosom. I ANTEb, a _ti_ng Oirl, about 13 or 11, to lcok a'tcr a babj- and assist in ho-iscwork. — Apply to Mrs Morgan near St. Jrtiiio.-,'s Church, Upper Nelson-street. ANTED, Station Hands 10s and found ; Couple Dairy, ti youth 8s; general servants. 10s; a Horscsiiocr with capital.— Heighton'and Co., Free Registrar of Lund and Labour, 101, Queen-street. WANTED, a Smart Boy, one used to thetrtvlo. -Apply M. Murks. Hop Bsor Manufacturer, 97, Gioy-otfeet; WANTE D, rospectahfle Grocer having a largo trade, ill act as ageh't for th 3 salo of tho Pacific Company's Solooted Teas. Cjn havo tho monopoly of the North Island.—Ad dress, F'acke^STAßOlflce. WANTED, by a Widow without family, residing in Ponsonby, a Laely Boarder. —For adelnsi, apply Hutchinson, Grocer. Pon sonby Road. WANTED, steady Man to Sliaro a Bed room with another | front room. Throo shillings pel- week.—Aeldroe-o Utav. Oi7I?o. ANTED, a Pa7ther with not less than .eM.OCO capital, for a good oountry bu--ineßß. —Apply Win Kate, Burns ft Co., Ironmongers, Custome-Btroct. WANTED to Let, 8-Rtiomed House, with evory convenience, he ttlthy situa tion, flvo minutos' fioiii Tram; a_c Cornor Shop, suit Butch-r: iiovornl others, from 4 rooms, rent to suit.—G. Sage, Kmmott-Blroot, oif Shelly Beach Road. WANTED to Rout, a Cottage of 2 or 3 rooms, or Apartments; healthy situa tion —Terma and par.iouUre. It.L . Star Offlco ANTED to Sell,' an Eotablidiod Funoy Goods Butinoss in Queon-siroet, ownor leaving Auckland —Apply Star Off! :o. WAMEDTO SELL, .Oacros of first c'aes. woll-walorod Land, fenced and in grus', In the Pup ikura Town District, willila 10 minutes' wa'lc of Stutlon, wi'h gcoi rnotal road. —For particulars apply It, Willis. W~~~AWfEb to Sell a now 4 Koomed House, in Arch Hill j grotlntl 3? x 1001 good gartlt'il; prick £iHO. Sintill tlesosil ntiil weekly payments. Address 10. I!. CI:, STAII Olllcc. . WANTED TO HELL, New Houso of 0 ■ roams, ot Romuora, with lar^o allot ment 66ti x 221 ft, plantod with fruit trees'and in a gi-od stato ot cultivation ; ppK-nd:d soil. Solo reason to: selling, owner leaving the col my.— Kor price-, tt-i, address "Hoiitio," care of Portor _t Co.. Newmarket. WANTED, for Mile, two house.-, less than,price ot one nlce-ly niltuitoil, handy to town, price ~270.--Apply top house, Victoria Avenue, Now North Road. WANTED to Purchase, an Aviary for Canaries.—Apply New Zealand Loan aud DlßCjunt Bank, lligh-atrout. ANTEID t-^Purr^inse, a Baking Business in city or suhurbp.—For full particulars up ply Win. Patterson, caro of J. B, Maofarlane, tt'ort-streot. .^__ ANTED, £260 at 9 per cont, for 1 or 2 yours on largo freehold. — Address Pro potty. Po.<t t filer, WANTED, 30.000 people t» road the Btorlcß to __ N.Z. Iliustriit^d Tlt_Wto."_ WANTED.'Tonders for S-Tdorred "Cot tage, l'iuin and Bp>'ciffoat;c-i,3 can ba sjen at thu oill o of I). Goldit-, Alber -jtreot, Aur-kland, up 111 Saturday Next, el neon, when t-nrteiMWill be received. 'Iho lowest or uny lender nit nocevtuully nt-reptt tl. _ WANTED KNOWN"— Good Urq.ing for cattle and lior.'C3, near town. Grand feed, and pltnty of water.—Webber & Co., LI vory Stable!', Karungahnpe Knad WANTED KNOWN -lluvi. g bought largoly at Miss To.ilo;.lijn;'a Auction Snlo. I can tell at. tho follow itg pries :—Berlin Wool, 3s lid the lb (good col up) ; t rew.l filk, 6d per doz ; L'ccci SI k. is 9-1 per eb,z ; Croohet Cotton (ißßOrte-d nnmbersi, Is 6d per tlcz; Crowel Wool, lOd per doz.—At Dampioi's Only shop. Victorla-stroet. ANTED KNOWN—Gents'"E." Sidos, Pollook's Celebrated Make, 5. C, and 7, at 7s 6d ; Aueklatid-mado Derby Shoes, 7a lid; do do Btilmonila. 9s 6<l ; do do K. Sides, with nails, 9s Od; guaranteed to give every satisfac tion. Splendid varioty of New Goods at Budge's Boot Shop. 10S, Viotorla-stroet, uoxt Ayiott fcLotham's. . WANTED KNOWN.-Bought, a bar gnln, ovor 400 Pat's ot Travollorb' Samples Tney willnotlite-verybody.butthoso who are formnaio onotigh to havo a mediam sized foot will bo able to buy a 11-st oliist Bco:or yhoo for half Iho usual prieo Bee them marked outside tho door ot .Bud_o's Boot Shop. ICB, Victoria-t-treet. W'aNTEIjTkNOWN- Cheap Boots — Infants' Strap Shoos wilh Hows, is per pslr; Children's Sunt! atio^s. 1 to 6, iiekuuw lodgetl to be Iho proltient llttlo al'.oo In Auck land, piloe, 2s lid ; Children's Button Hoots, I to 6, good wear. IB lid; Childron'o Kid Button Boots, 10 to 13. extra value. Is 9d ; Mlii'ls' do., 1 to 2. 6s 6e1.-At Budgo'B l)„t Shop, 103, Vlctoria-strcot. next Aylell. &, L-jtham's. WANTED Known - Goodpon's London Arcade is therecogDised placo 'o obtain Bti'rling Cold and Silver Jowellery at the lowo^t pneo; also Stationery, Cuttcry. Hlect.ro Plato. China and Glassware, Kaney strtd u-ctol Oojds ot all kinds, T ys ail lib.. I .rfumt-r.. Brushes, Spong s, &c,. Dinner Kets (frcm i'Of), Breakfast Sota (from 15). China Tea S-jt-j (from I'.'sO:!), and on endless varioty of Uoodß too numerous to mention, at prices that astoolsh thOBO who et-o them. Inspection invited. Price list free on appli cation. Open dt ily from 8 to 6. Saturdays clobo at 10 p in -Note iho address: GOUDSON'S LONDON AIUIAI'K. 210. Queen-street, opposite Mo Arthur's Warehouse. ■VVJ- ANTED X N O W N— Jamt s Claro has Boats and Yachts for Hlro at hlB Retidonco, St, Mary's Road, Poneonby. Boats built to ordor at his yard, Custom-street West. Seven ton B_t for Salo : euitablo for oyßtcr trade-._ rKT AHTBD KNOWSf. GEORGE _GREGORY, PHOTOGRAFHKR, Qciosi Builiiinos (N«itr Thrq*U»M POfISOIvBY ROAD, is now produoiag Flrjtclaao Photosrapha &twn Jollowlne re—on-bU r»tea l—C«r'.» ds * Ulto, lti Id per dot.; Cabinets. .1 Is per dot. Chli flrea'B at eaime prio*. High olw» Knamolllnp al a moderato advanoo oa abort »rlcc_ Trano esn pa_ tlsa door regularly. \>K7 ANTED * V NSPKCTION OF MUNIIO AND MILLIGAN'3 TWEEDS. W_T ANTED KNOWN. JUST OPENED HX DIRECT STEAMER KAIKOUKA, 10 CASUS AND 3 BALES OF SEASONABLE AND USEFUL DRAPERY AND MILLINERY, FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR. A. L O V E T T, WKLLESLEY-STRICKT. TVT ANTED KN O WN. REVOLUTION iN _'Fn_ TAILORING TRADE. SUITS TO MEASURE AT WHOLE SALE PRICE. We bavc tho Largost and Best Stock In the Colony to Select front. Criticism of same Freely Invited. NO ADVANCE IN PRICE. MOSOIKL QAC QUIT AK s OSGIKL OAC OUIT. -Ol' TROUSERS 1 ft. f*A BOUSERB, ±l/s Ul- 1 FOXE'3 No. 1 SERGE SUIT, 55s BLUE OR BLACK SUPERFINE CLOTH SUIT, 70s. OUR BEST TWEED SAC SUIT, £3 17s. Bd BEST TWEED RIDING OR WALKING TROUSERS, 20s 6d LADIES' RIDING HABITS (perfection) FROM 50s FIT STYLE AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. "Veni, Vidi, Vici." Tho Largest Tailoring Concern in New . Zealand. AUCKLiND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. McBRIDE), MKRCHANT TAILORS. IMPORTERS MANUFACTURERS MILITARY AND NAVAL CONTRACTORS, COMMEHOK-STREET, AUOBL4ND. TTTA.TfiD INSPECTED % / \ I CASE /dmc\ FOULE / p. \ \T/ cloth, IN ALL NIW COLOURS. FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS. SPLENDID VALUE, 7 J_d. Yard. d. Mcpherson, I KARANGAHAPE ROAD.



WANTED, £250 ; gooel froohb'.d secu rity In Po: sooby.—Address P_nsonby._ WANTED, Boot Machinists.-Young Brers., High street. . WANT_D,~a thorough Gonornl Servant; nl-'o; an eipr.-riericcrl Wursgry Puree niiid. with ret-.rer.c-.-Apply to Sirs l/hius., Hly HoUseJßotnr.arti. —-, WANTED, St fcn.e, is Genefai aorvant, Mu?t bo good cook. No T?ac_fili. ffefcronces rrquired. - Apply to Mm but;; W.-iterloo Quaorant, li3fo:e 10a.m. orator 0 p in, tTS7"ANIED, Ko engagement as Daily Vt Govornofs, English, music, drawing, French, Rr.d Gorman acquired on tho Continent. —M DmStaC. Ofllco. WANTED, an Actire Lad, 14 years of age, tor Btore.-B. Gittoa g gigs. OTfANTSD' to Let, a Furnished Bed- VV -oom. with uSe of kitchen; to'rms medorate.—Apply at Mrs Dinn'son's, Bderl Tor raoe, New Norihßoad. , WANTED, smart Girl as Apprentico7" Djnald W. Jack and Co, Ponsonby Road. STS7 ANTED.kindMothorly Person, living TV in country, to tike care of llflo Girl 8 years o'tl ; t-.-rms must be reasonable—Apply ttxoula Homo, Hob.ou s'.rect. ANTED, Tenders for Tiling a Butcher's Shop. Tenders close at half t ait 5 o'clock on Wednesday, SlUtlii—Apply G. Garrett, Brltcher. Kardngaugpe Roadi ANTED TO RENT, near Aucklahd for 12 months, a House ; rfiitat liavo not 'less than four bedrooms; also, Karelin, and pad dock for horso.—Auply by letter, with full pn.r licuUrn. to J. 11. Koop, Care of Morrm and Co. (Limited). WANTED a Cnmpetont Nursegirl for Two Young Children.-Apply between 7 anil II p m. any evening U Mrs J. H. Keep, A'bert Park. WANTED to buy n quiet Cow In full milk. Ap.ly, J.lin Mottam, Yiolot- Btrect^Eden Terraoe^ WAN-ED, Good Second hand Cooking SI ove Or Range Must be d.^ap. Stato price 'o Wells. BrAit Oillcfi. "ANTED, Situation as Gardener • tlblo io Milk, Gronai. ontl PlonKh. tmd grow g-ccn feed for Cows. Good X terenco.—Ad dress, " IS. K." StarOtllcc. WANTED, Partner with £30 for two shops in tho Provision bustne*.. oto.— Apply B.N, J. Powell. 11-iii'droeaor, \ictona- B'root West. BOOT TRADE.—Wanted, an Improver an machinist and ilttor.-T. Ducklantl, Hepburn-street. i~.OMPO3iTOIta andTurnovors Wanted. \ / —Apply ' Times," Blcnhojm • rpO BAKERS.—Wanted, a Situation as I_ Second Hand by young man well ud In Bll'.all goods;— Address Bakct, S'i'Als Office. JOS' _sstl9 FOR SALF, Yacht,: about 5 tons ; well fouiitl.—Applv, R. E. Isaac. Qneen-st. "■KjIOKSALE, Billiard TableH, by Boroughs 1_ nnd Waits and Wright and Co. Bargains (tor cash).—H. B. Partridge and Co. OK SALE, 3 Horses and 1 Covored irio.it; also. Small T'loat.-A. Chadwick, caro Auckland Dairy Co., Pitt-street. I~7IOR SALE, one Bay Draught Horse, 1 r> years old) qultt in any htvness; Wtll brod.—For add.reos. apply Sl'..)t Office. FOR SALE, £1 15s per foot, Allotment, Etlcn Tcri-sc?. near Now Noith Itoad.— Apply Dowdon & Pat.n, Laid Agents, 161, Qucon-strcet. fj^Oli SALE, woll-finishcd Groomed P Ilnuso and Al ottront, 33 x 132. Sussox s'.rcit. SUrrnv Hills I nrico low, and very easy terms.—F. li.'t'litide-, Shortland-Gtreot. IjIOR SALBTo "Well built Spring Cart, B' up lo 30 cwt; also, Kootl Sot Silver Mt-unteid llarnes-t. oteap.—W. L. Rogers, Pon rotihy Rrud. .... 1310R SALE.good Horse, llornoss, Spring 1 Carl, Fruit and Vcgctibln Round-App'y (J. Wood, Blue Po^t Dining Rconis, Viclona slroet._ , , jjI6~It"SALE, 5-lloomcd C-.tta<jo, Vaux- EJ hall ftoad. D-'vonpor. facing thi Ilomnin. Prlr.o vory n-a oiable, and terms easy.—Apply to F. R. Claufe. tihoitland-street. tTTORSALE! a bargain, WortheimTreadle ' i-'owiiig Machine, with cover, a-.d all tho latest imr.rorcmor.ttt: ro3t £10; nearly new.— Addro _ W. A., Stab Ofllco. TOOR POSITIVE SALE, choap, and BJ terms vory easy. 630 acres good Land, with deon-water frontage Only eight miles from the Qticon-stroot Wharf. — Apply to John Boppot. House and Land Agent, R5. Qnecn-st. 1710U SALE, 1 roomed House, Beach ' Reiid. Northcato. with about a hal-acre ot Bt-ound under t-trawr-crrles. and fruit treos in full lie-tiring, ouihouses. See— Apply Mrs Chitty, on the premi oi. _ FOB SALE, to Lot, or Exchange for Town Rcs'donce, Mr R-nde-h's House. Hirkenhead, 7 rooms, daily, BOtiilery, and bith room, stable bns gy-bouso, ti'tin'a room, &c. ; largo fowl-run ; orchard ; padelocks. and from 2 ti 15 acres.—Brighton Hou'io, top ot Grey-street, EiOR" SALE, remarkably cheep, and terms etisy. a compact little farm of 100 ar-reo rood lanii, all in grass oxcett a small piece of pretty hush ; nil well fci-cctl artel subdivided into paddocks, with fronteg.i to a boautlful buy. A new 7-ro~med House aim lUiildlngs oumpleto. — Aoply to John Bop. ot, House and Laud Agent, 65, (.uoap-slreet. Dll A P E 11 V CUSINEB S, Well rstiilili'jiiot!. In cud of tho main thoroughfares ot Auckland, loiu Joaso (valu able), low ront, no taxes; satisfactory rea-'on for BelUiig. Apply on tho promlpos, JAMES SCUTT, London House, Vlctcrla-stri el ; Or to Messrs A. CLARK & SONS, Shorlland street. mo SPECULATOR?, or thoso in search g ot a nine Homc.-Mr,_t Sell! Well-built Br.'Oiued Ilcute. (.-as and city v.at-r, large plung-j bath: corner lot. :-3 x 1(10 tei-.t; lonely view, closo to b-ach (81. Mary',), Ponsonby. to I £560 threo yrarß M»; o-.vrer desirnns tf leaving for Australia, and will n;ll for£l£onet Cish.-K N. It Forder, St. r.qry'B Hoatl. j_» »> rV _fj_.-FOB.SALE. a DESIRABLE etbtml 6 '" FBEKHOLD In x 120. rit-h loTTit soil. CONTAINING a DOUBLE HOUSE cf -t-rcoms each; joins Mr Atliiu'B pro perty. New North ltoad and Victoria Avenue. , An a homo or nn iavoftmont this is worthy an imie-ctiun, there not hoimr a more thorough cr genuine bargain in tho market. — Apply at Walker's, Ilusscll-etrcot, Groat Noiih Road, or on premises. To Let TO LET, a fotir-rcorned Cottago, Manu kau Road, Parr.oll: water laid on, rent 7s perwerk. Apply Staii Oflloa. rjPO"LBL. Newton Road, cornor of Sus s DFX-Btroct, Shoo of 8 rooms art! stable: rent. £o_a.— Apply im x- rloor. TFIO LJ3T. T.-iroe 3 Roomed Oottngcs in .fl_ Vincent Late.—Apply to Mrs McLaughlin. Srincent Lar.e. TO LKT, a 5-Roomed House, cornor of West and South strcots, Newton.—Apply French Bukory, Hobaon-street. TO LETTBrick Shop and Dwolling, Hobson strett, next Berlin Piano Co.; rent low. -Apply next doer. TO LET, furnished, at Te Aroha, three roomed Cottage, within 4 ohairs of Domain. — Apply to F. It. Ciando. Shortland-street. r|IO~LET, a 6 Rcomod House, Sussex _L street, Surrey Hills, close to Richmond Road ; gas, city wnt r, draina^n, and every convenl-n.^o; rent low—Apply next door. finO LET, Grafton Road, nieo 5-Roomod 8 Horse, 13a: Darnell, 3 nnd 1-Roomed Houses, 7s and Oi.-T. Hill, Gratton Road, Domain streot. TO LET, just off Lower (.uoen-Btreol-, 4 roomod houso. gus and water ; rent. Bs.— H. Partington, Houbo and Land Agent, Slich burya Buildings. T"o~__Tr Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms, suitable for two gentlemen or married couple: gas, liatb, piano ; terms mode rate.—A ddrotsi-TA. office. rjr.o LET, n House of six rooms, off Pon 1L s'nby Road; laigo allotmtrl. Abo, a House ot six rooms. Furnished.—Apply to Thos. Rcgerß. Franklin Load, nettr Wood-street. TO LET, 2 now good 4-roomed Houses: city water; ontranco for express, on Groat North Koad ;7s 61 week. —«. Poolty, Surrey Hills Dairy, Great North ltoid. TO LET, 3, 4, and 5 roomed Cottages, all on ono floor, large yards, with or without stable. Rent low.—Apply Jas. Irvin, Wakefleld-street. TO LET, a very pleasantly Bituated 4 roomed Cottage; nowly cl-ancd down ; rent, 6s Od.—Apply top house Viotoria Avenue, New North Road. finO LET, 4-roomed Cottage with scullery; JL in good order; oltv water, ooal Bhe-d, and every convenience.—Apply, J. Craig, Brown-Bt,, Fonsoaby. TO LET, 4-roomed Hou.e and scullery, Exmouth street, Newton Road. Rent m- derate to good tenar-t —Apply Airs Grady, next door. TO LET, Brick Shop and Dwelling, gas and water, grand position for daiiy. Low rent to good tenant.-Apply H. Ash ton & Son, 8, N.Z. Insurance Building-. TO LET, near Mount Eden Road and Station, o 3-roomcd Houbo ; Leamington range. — Apply L. W. Gladding, Grocer, Mount ■B den Road. finO LET, in South-street, Newton, o JL Comfortable 3-roomed Cottago ; pantry, oven, outhouse ; plenty ot water ; drained ; every convenience.—Apply opposite house. rpO LET, 6-roomed and 5 roomed Houso, ' JL ranges and gas; every convenience; r„l low.—Apply John Scullen, Russell Btreot, Arot Hill. TO LET, Shop and Dwelling, 6 rooms hall entrance, and right-of-way for vehicle Mount Eden Road; shop fitted, gas, bathroom &c.; 15>.—Now Zealand Mortgage Loan ane Discount Bank, High-street. rfIOLET, a Farm of 20 acres at Moun JL Eden, known aB Woodeide Farm, lately ii the occupation of Mr J. Oullen ; with a Dwel ling-house ot 7 rooms and pantry, and sultabl outbuildlogs—For furthir particulate apply b ' John M. L'AXOn, caro of John Lamb, Esq., Fori street. '. mo BE LET, Furnished, for 12 months I -*- Mr McLaughlin. House at Papatoitoi 10 ro.ms, exclusive of bathroom, etc.; ont I houses, t'.able, coachhouse, etc., etc. Gsoe 1 Paddock, 17. acres, bounded by creek, Orna rnontal Grounds, and Orchard 9. aores. — Fo; further particulars apply to ' F. R. CLAUDE. Shortland-st.



Jl ——^!S_ gg = jw_et_igs^ "VTBW ZEALAND* ALL-ANOE (IfOH TIII3 SUI'I'IIESSION- OF Tl« LIQUOIt TuAfKIC). THE FIRST ANNUAL MKKTING Of ths fil>ovt> will tako plaoo Till. (TUESDA V) EVENING Ai the ROOlvid Off TB*) V.M.C.A.- Tho Membora will Meet, for BR_ AitBAST at 8.30 o'clock a m. THE GENERAL COUNCIL, Cofislstisg tii all Members, will Assomble at .en a vi. tilE PUBLIC MEETING Will t-mmonce at half-past severt in the otct.< tog; ia the_Lceturo Hall.- The Meeting will bo a-_rc!-s4 by rtovoral Mem hers of Parliament, Ministers, find prominent Citizens. Tho Chair will bo taken by SIR WILLI AM FOX.JK.CM.G. A" UCKLAND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIA TION. fOBBS-UR-' HALL, NEWTON. A Mefltl'nß in connection with tho above A«o ---olatlon will he hold as aboVo THIo (TUBa- DAY) EVENING, when Mr John B-ame and othors will give addresses on tho question of Free Trade and Protection. Mr E. W. Morrison will Uko tho chair ot eight o clock. C. D. WHITCOMBK. Secretary pro tc-m. tFewTON FOOTBALL CLUB. Tho Annual MecTnir of tho above Club will beheld'l'O'NlGH I', at Most-re Sexton and Mills s shop, at 8 o'clock. a _. QSMONa lion. Beo. & "X-" m. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421, 1.0. lte.ular Monthly Meeting ot this LodRO will bo hold TO-MORKOW (Wotlnesdaj) 30th iDst, in tho Freemasons' Hall, Prlnoes-strect, at 7.30 pm. By order W.M. _,„,„ _ " J. MELTON. Socrotary. JVI O O T BALL, Tho Annual Mectlurr 0( t'tfl Ponsonby Foot ball Club will bo hold at tho lillpewal Hottl TO-MORUOVV EVENING at 8 o'clock. J. ARNItIL. Acttiig-SEC A~UCS__N_ JACHT CLUB A MoetluK of Membots of tho abovo Club will bo held a-. Mr Lovlfi 10'hn'a Room. Quoen street Wharf TO-MORKOW HTKNING, aiSo'e ook, to-olPO! tllicers of the Club and arrange pro; gramme for _»tnrd._ . I"°ggg™ b _ DACRS , AUCKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A MoetinK Will b« held a", tho Charabtr ot C_mm?ro. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), at 3 nnt„ for the purpose cf oonsidering air Julius Vorol's propoaals re Maritime Exhibition, t. be hold in Auckland in the year 189 a. J. YOUNG, , Secretary. I _March_26, 1837. AUCKLAND .ATHLETIC GROUND COMPANY. A Gcnornl Mooting of Promoter., and all those intel'Jitediti the formation tf the iihnve Com pany, will bo held at the Imperial Hotel. Fort street, on IHURSDAY, Slut inbiaot, at 8 p.m. B.sICTKBS : To comitlor iho advlsabil tr f acceptlflK the erf r of a ground n.ai- Np*niArket ar.d tho lljuting cf iho company.' ~ HARRY H.fIAYR. Stcrttar. pto tern. Gazette in Ka.ikrnptcy. T N BANKRUPTCY. NOTICE OF fFITnG PETITION. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act. 1883," and tho other several amendmouts thereof. NoTrcs is HEiiEnv given that I. James Lowe, of Auckland, ii tho Provincial District of Auckland, in New Zsaland, Grocer, carrjing on but-ineps under tho stylo of " Liwo Bros." have this day filod In the said Court at Auck land a petition to bo adjndgtd a Bankrupt. Dtito-l this 29th day of March, lEB7. J AMES LOWE. W'im.ivm Coekmin, Qucon street, Auok l_^____!_l__itor for Iho Pobt,i.r. FN BANKRUPT C Y. IN THK SUPREM« COURT (>«■ B»JNIC RUPTC-, HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bat kruptcy Act. 1883," and of tho Bankruptcy of Jamks FtiNAGAN, of Auckland, in Ih-i PiovincUl Dißtrlct of Auckland, In New Zealand, Piumber, a Bank rupt. NOTICE is hereby given that tho first Oencral Meetin- of Creditors will bo held at my Ofllco STAR Buildinps. Fort-street, Auckland, on .MONDAY, tho Ith day of April, 1887, at 11 o'clcck a.m. Proof ot debt must te furnit-bed trior to tto mc.ling. Proxy fo-nis can be obtained at my oilico. No proof can bo adinilttd. excoet undor of thi Court, nftor tho expiration of four months from tho date of tho filing of Iho petition. Accounts sent In unsupported by proof ot debt, a? prescribed by law, cannot bo rccognlßod. JOHN LAWSON, Oftlcial Acslgnce. Auckland. March ! 0. 1837. Him. anu MahonEV, Shoitliind-strrct, Eoli citora for tho Bankrupt. T N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANK RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tic mater of "'lho Bankruptcy Act. 1883," nndofiheßir.kruptoyof Fhkoeiiick William Mackunk, of Auckland, iv tho Provincial Hi trlctof Auckland, in New Zsaland, Grocer, a Bankrupt. NcTretE is hereby civen Ih it the First General M-etlng of Creditors will bo held at my Offlco, STAR Bulldiog-i. Fortsreet, Auck land, on TUESDAY. 6th April, 1887, at half past, two o'clock pm. Proof of t cbt mv t bo furnished rriir to tie meeting Proxy forniß can be obtained ar. Ny ofllce. No proof can be admitted, except undor order of the Court, after the expirntion cf four months from the date ot tho filing of the poiition. Accounts sent, In un upportt-d by proof of debt, as pre scribed by law, cmnot bo rocognlßed, JOHN LAWSON. Olliolal Assignee. Auckland, March 29th, 1887. Dionan & Armstrong, Vulcan Lane, Soli cit, s for tho Bankrupt. ■^M^&^D^ir- TN BANKRUPTCY, IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Binkrnptny Act, 1883,' and Its omondrrrnls, nnd in tho matter ol thepotitionof Fkedkkick WiiliamMackunh for adjudication. Notice is HEREUY given that I, Frederick William Mackun?, ot Bereetr rd-»troot. Auck land, in tho Provincial District ot Auckland, in Now Zealand, Grocer, fcavo this day filed in Iho said Court at A tioklund a petition to bt tdjudlcatod a Bankrupt. Dated this 29th day of March, 1887. F. W. MACKUNF. DutXAN and AUMJTItONO, Solicitors for the Debtor. , TN BANKRUPTCY IN THE SUPREMR COURT OF BANK RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of " Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883, and of tho Bankruptcy of Mabwood roiiebt: Curnow, of Auckland, in tho Provincial Die trict of Auckland, in New Z.aland, Ware housoman. a Bankrupt. Notice Is hereby glvon that Iho first Gfnera Meeting ot Creditors will ho held at m; Office. Stab Buildings, Fort-street, Auckland on BIONDAY, tho Ith day ot April, 1885 at 230 o'clock p.m. Proofs ot debt mui be furnished prior to tho meeting. Prox; forms can be obtained at my office. No proo can bo admitted, except under order of th Court, after the expiration of four months fror the date of the filing of tho p3tltion. Account sent In nnouoported by proof of debt, as pre scribed by law, cannot be recognised. ; JOHN LAWSON. Oilicial Assignee. Auckland. March 28 1887. Russell and Campbell, Wyndham-streei : Solicitors for the Bankrupt. i TN BANKRUPTCY IN THE SUPRKM-TCOURT OF BAN] '. RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. i In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and of the Bankruptcy of Jamkb Lowe, i , Auckland, in the Provincial Dißtrlot of Auol ' land. In New Zealand, Grocer, a Bankrupt. 1 Notice is hereby given that the flr General Meeting of Creditors will be he 9 at my office, Star Buildings, Fort-Btrec 0 Anckland. on TUESDAY, the sth Apr * 1887, at 11 o'cl' ck a.m. Proofs of debt mv bo furr.ißhed prior to the meeting. Proi forma can bo obtained at my office. r 1 proof can bo r.dmil.ted, excopt under order of tl , Court, after thet expiration of four monthß fro the date of the llling of the petition. Accouc sent. In unsupported by proof of debt, as pi 1 Ecribecl by law, cannot be recognised. JOHN LAWSON, Official Assignee, ' Auckland, March 29th, 1887. W. Coleman, Queen-et,, Solicitor tor t Bankrupt.



Public Notice.. OENUINE REDUCTIONS in every ' article at T. Short's Groat Clearance Sale ■ Ly order of the Eaeerutora. i SllOO_-KQ"S4_g4_ commences at Rangi- I riri Ist April.-feWi Aceommotlation at Rpyal Mall Kottil. . PKBSON3 whoso blood is thfa £__ wSSerj.' take Wolfb'A ScnNAPi'a. . BLANKETS I Blankets 1 1 Blankets Ml. Buyers of Blankets Ehould oome aad see T. ShOfVrj -window. Noto the quality and the reduced prlfiof, —By order of the Kxeontors, I T_'B..Short'sGreat Clearance Sale. BRIGHTON HOUSE (late St. James's Manse), Ufc¥er Union street-Firstclass accommodation fSr boarder,. Double and single beds. Plungejmd shower bate. PLUSHES I Plushes I I Plushes ! ! ! All shades at 2b lid per yard; lmmenaoly roduecdin prico-At T. Short's Great Clearance Soli, by order of the Executors R'aKINO SMOKED FISH, wholesale, in Is pafceils. at the Boat, on Thursdaj a, Fridays, and Saturday?. Fish delivered to steamers and rallwoy free, Co£o_r BED' Kid Gloves, Black Kid Gloves, l-bnt'tofea, at Is 6d per pair, not one quarter their ValSo.-A. T. Short's Great Clearance Sale By Order of tfee Executors. BEST Cun of Tea in Auckland, Blade* fresh for each Customer.—No 2, Viotorfa streot Kast. (Will open shortly). NO stimulant la more reliable than Wolfe' Schnapps. _ , MANTLES, Fur Capes, Fur Wraps, Cashmsre Cloaks, Waterproof Cloaks now beinpr offered in the Show Room at T. Short's Great clearance Sale by order of tho Executors. ' _____ COMFORTABLE Accommodation far one err twffKfrMlemcrtia Lower Symonds- Btrcct.—Apply 3. ( S-rAft Office. HE Biggest LiterSfy S-illins's Worth in Australasia-Brett's Auc!r!a*<3 Armani, I lustrated. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS Ehould be in evStj house. ■ UVENILE Dancing Claes, conducted by Mrs and Mini Lewis, Saturday, 3 o'clock. Oddfellow,' Hall, Parnelt. Adult class will commence 8 p.tn ■ Monday, April 18th. LACE Curtains, Laco Curtains, Lace CdrtaitiS of the most Choice Designs. Just broil.fat forward, and Will be offered during thc'Great Clc'graSco Sale at T. Short s,by Order of the Exeontols, n't Prices that must astonish. __ SK your Grocers for Royal _6n_y'a Btaroh, lib and Jib boxes, ne« weight. I Is the best: wholesale.—Apply to Mr Arthur Masy, Hlgh-atroot, Sola Agent for tho manufacturers. IN casi e.f emergency J oa should konD a botlle - <>f Won-'E s Schnapps on theprenilte-. COUNTERPANES, Quilts, Towels, Towelling. Sheetings. Tickings. In fact every article In the Manchester Department, at Enormously Iteduced Prices, at T. giggts Great Clearance Sale, by order ot the jjjggagFg. nl-E best Rift for Home ~W!Mp w IJL Brett's A Ucklanrl Almanac, costsifiing a I Pictorial RepresentatL n e£ Qu»en-ssrcc', 1 D'eec^lption of tho Provincial District, Now I Guide to Hot Lakes, _c,i &c TDBILEE UMB____AS ! JUBILEE tl UMBRELLAS!! A' net* feature in Um brellas with u'niqeie Handle, Sword,. Oremfr, and H.I. Majesty's bust, '1 he only new style.Cfl. Umbrella in Auckland, forming, a handsome present for a lady, for 20s only,' at T. SHORT g Ureat Clearance Sale. By order of the .Lexcu toret, ■ "DEST Cup of Coffee in Auckland, madfl ___> by the potent Botaloorep process.—No. 2, f_3torlft street Bast. (Will opsn shortly). WEDDING OARDS.-Latest Style at the Bta* LA-bcgrap-Io Works. Short and-strec'. Auckland; ___, H~ "OSIERY ! Hosiery i _os_ery ! — Ladles' aid Children's Ho-iery all re duced In pr'c;) at T Short's G.oat clearaoo* Sale, by order cf the Kxecntors. FFE-TiBRAKY PHOTOGRAPHS— Carte do Visito. Id ; Cabinot, .d; Whole Plate. Is 111. S erensccpic Slides. Lantern Tronspareacles, and Eolargemonts plaiu (.net coloured -^K. W.llmott. 288. .aren-Btroet.., TSYtS. Great Clearancs Bale before purchasing Clothicg tor yfurself ot tons, at T. Short's. Ry order of the E*et____________. _O,HEAP TIMBER! Uh'ea? Tl-8.8 1 sU nnaiAP Timber! And all other htnds of Building Material ran be purchased at prices to moet the times at D. Goldi_'s Mills. Lower albert and Little Queon streets- Buildings erected on Deferred Payments. Terms most advantageous to customers. YISLVETEENS I Velveteens I V_lie teensl One Shilling per yard, at T. Short's Great Clearance Sale, by ordor of the Executors. 5 MILE'CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW 25 SAL AND. A. O. Auster, Ksq„ winner of tho above, Ifdo a "Kangaroo Satety,' never having previously ridden It. These machines are as safe t.B a . tflcjele, dud as fast as an ordinary bicycle: 105 miles on the road in (i hours 39 minutes.—On sa'* a! W; M. Service a Karapgohape Road. - C~H AB. WILLIAMSON, Hones, Land and Batata Agent. 63, Qneea itreet, opporite Fort-Btreet, has always for Bale and to Let, large and small Houses in ths Oily, Suburbs, and Country Districts i alto, Karma, Improved and nnlmproyed. In variooi part, of the province. Several eligible Building Allotment!! for Sale In the City and Suburha, for a__ ox ot.i deferred payments. H"^"6lj SB-OLD ECONOMY. People desirous of st .dylflg the above art should purcha-o their Goods" at the cheapest and best Ship in the city-viz.. Karfo afti Monfr eomery's. Flour. 100, 10a ; 50. 5s 6d; 25. Ss : 81b8 for ls-ouallty guaranteed. Oatmeal, 251bs, 3a 3d : 71b3. 10_d. Canterbury potatoes. 5_3 per cwt liirs. clasB); Sultanas, C.d ;.Cnrrants. 6dper lb ; finest White Sago, 3d per lb ; lib splendid Tea, with fanoy caninter, 2s 6d ; Borilla ABh Foap. Od per lb ; best Tobacco. 5s per lb ; .Plaid Vestas,-id per doz; Wooden Washboards, 6d each ; 51b\ bDBt P.ico, Is ; 51bs Pearl Barley. Is. Try our New Jams, cheapest Ih Auckland, ona til lib each, full weight; Is 3d per dozen, 1.1 per tin. Be.t Lemonpeel, lOd per lb : best Canterbury Bacon, 6d and 71b per lb. Hams : As wo arc now overstocked, wo will seU In whole Hams at 8a per lb ; half Hams, 91 per lb ; now Walroa Cheeeo. 5d per lb ; 4Jd In whole Chorss; matured Factory ditto, 3d and Id per irv. TbeEe prices apply to this week only, lerms 0aSll• KARLK & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. _T meets SANDY on the QDBEN -BTRKET WHARF, just arrived "frae tho Hielauds" by the Doric " An' is id yerseU that's in It ! Bedad, I'm molghty glati intoirely to see you at the other e-Ide of tho wather! An how are ye at all, at all? 'Brawley, mon brawky! An' how is your oln sel thencol "Alive an' kicking, me darlint._ But, I say, Sandy, what d o you bo aft-r wearing that Beta coat fir?" "Petticoat! Petticoat! By all the bluid of the McGregors ril--Why mon it s a kilt!" "Och, murtberand In»h, I'm kilt ntlrely I But. man alive, its mighty ondacent! Why don't you wear eomethlne else, me honryr "K-h, Patsy, mon, the times is unco bid, ye ken, an' I canna spare the elller to buy a pair o' trows." " That's the short name for trousers .suppose?" "Ar.-ah. mavourtcon, ail you have to do is to go up to J. H. Dalton. Victoria-*tree t Bast, an' he'il . ivo you a pur of trousers for nothing!" "Hoof, ava, mon, hoot ava' an' none c.' jour cllsbmsclavering, 1 dinnab-licve je!" "Faith and lhrotb.its as treto as the noro on yer face I" " Kh. mon. but 1 v gang my gato to Dalton's! Where did ye say 1 could Bpieraoent him?" "Go straight rouod the corner, Victorla-Btreet, and next door to the Blue Pott Dining Pooms. at the opposite tide ot the siraet, yell find him. Go at once and get asuitforihe coming winter, and ye wont be e-owld wid the kilt or kilt wid the cowld. [tCxeunt separately (togcthei) ] -vr O^ T I C _. PLANTS.-Plants and Seeds of every descrip tion both Vegetable and Flower, to be had at K. BAILEY'S. 36. City Market. WHAT'S IN A NAM El Try " The Economy Boot Shoo." There you will find own-modo Boots, Buitable (these times) for all pockets. It's true to its name. . ' Women's Leather Slippers 0 Z 11 ' Women's Kid Walking Boots .. -• 0B 8 ■■ Men's K.S. Boots .. S„ 5 Boys' Strong Nailed Boots.. .. -- 0G 9 Children's School Boots to sizo i 3.. 0 4 0 - Children's Copper Too Balmorals, sto 6 0 "I ! T-VONALD VVT^ J AUK & C O-' TON SON BY ROAD, Aro now OPENING UP NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SEE OUR STOCK OF DRESS GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, _ DONALD W. JACK & CO., r PONSONBY ROAD. ,1 " r I, '« _nHB_L' AND GOOD CUTLERY 0 THOMAB SAMUEL . Hasdotermlned to Clear Out his Btock of Cutler; )- and Electro plated Goods in consequence of th dnlness of trade, including all kinds of Table Packet, and Gum Knives, Scissors, and Razors. All the above SeUing at very Low Prices. t, GREAT BARGAINS IN TABLE CU'I'LER THOMAS SAMUEL, 162, Queen-street (Opposite Arthur's Mart). _ —-——^^_____; T>OOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS _\ Before buying elsewhere, CALL AND INSPECT THE PRICES OU Bt GOODS ARE MARKED AT. Id You will find [J; YOU CAN SAVE 20 PER CENT. st On the usual price charged. ? ONE TRIAL WtLL PROVE THE FAC J? Gents.' Boots Soled and Heelod _2s 6d .J 3 Ladi.o' do. do. do. _Is 9a At IW. WAllS'Si HOBBON-BT., And __un.ae__- Road (next Earl & Mot gomery's).



A KW timf NAVY OUT-PEN j i__ fcio-WHa %^^ CKLAiiU The payment ct tho above Pensitncrs for the ensuing Quarter will bo as follows :— ' AUCKLAND— Satubday. April 2, ISS7» at _3t? fttn., at tho Pensions Offlce. OfJ_HSJNGA — Monday, April i, 1837, at 10.S0 a.ii., sft the Coritt-nouae. OTAHUHU — XtiSoet, April i. 1887, at 12.45 noon. PANMURK— Wednesday, Atnil 6, 1837-, at 11.30 a.m. HOWICK— Wednesday, April O,ISBT, ot I p.nn PAPAKURA— Friday. April 1.1887, at 11 a,_. Half-pay. Retired Pay. and CiyU Pensions will be paid on FRIDA-, Aprll 1,1887, at the P'cnsio.B OSlce. BURTON J DAVENEY, Officer Paying Imperial Pensions. Imperial Pensions Office',- Auckland, Maroh 21,1886. A~~r TJIOR FREIGHT OB sjjsdarjA JJ CHARTER, ■4^^____r^^l__r The Well-known Brlgantlnes 1.2' Tons' Register, and __A<9E_-_&N CLOUD, 93 Tons Register. Apply to the owners, W. S, LAURItf _s C&, __ ■CustomiMitregt. T~Z ORIGANTINE JZ> SARAH and MARY, _^_2HK{sj2_7 from Tlrraru. ■*^Z?=_jr"^r Conslgneoß by this vessel ____sa«S__H____,arereqrie'.tedto preßent Bills "^a^^^Sai^^ot Lading, Pay Freight, and isnaed atct Aucklatirl, Maroh 23.1387- , £250 a_l7 A R *■ The above Roward will bo given fty (he undersigned to any porson who will give siren information as will lead to the Conviction of the person, or persons, who wilfully sot Flro to our gtore, Lower Queen-street, during the night of toe 30th inetttnt. Information to be Given to Sopeeintendent Thomson, Polfce Department, AuckUnd, or to tho Undersigned. EHRENFR3ED BROS. March 23rd, I£S7. /.ITY OF AUCKLAND. DEFAULTERS' LIST. Notice l-i hereby given that the Defdulters' List for rates unpaid is now in oonrse of compilation, and that the names of persona who have not paid all rateß due on or before the 3lßt Decembor laat will appear thereon unless the same be paid on or before THURSDAY, the 3lßt iD,t' P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk'e Ofßce. March 29,1887. 861 AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS. ~^ ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. Intending Contributors ore noUfled tnat the Catalogue will contain not moro than Fifty LlthOßraphß, on twenty-Jovtr pages. It Is there fore doßirable that the greater proportion of Drawings sent io should bo ot tile smaller Biz-*. The Fifty published will be selecfed by a snb- F9mmittee oppointed on that bihalf. C D. WHITCOMBB. Seoretary A. S. A. W, ndham s'roofr March 16.1887. L~TcE CURTAINS! LACE CUR TAINS 1 l-A new style of Lace Curtainß. Although the newest of the newest f^'g"^ 1" be sold at thirty-flvo per cent less than their value at T. SHORT'S Great Clearance Sale, W order of the Executors. CHINESE WAREHOUSE, Wakefield-strest. _^ AH CKEE ffi CO., Gbocehs, FmnTEKEKS, &c, Having opened at the above addressi with anew Stpplyof.Grocerißj.ac.. beg to solicit the pat ror.ag.of the roai.entiS ot Auckland. A. C. & Co have oh hand a New and WeU-aasoried Stock Vf Chinese Goods at the Lowest Po»3lble Prloes for Cash only. N^^rt_.__"o____co.. „„, Wakefield sTßli'fer toppoalte Globe HoteLl A RESPECTABLE young lady desires Situation as lady help, or companion to an invalid lady. A homo where there ara no chilnrenpreferred.-AddreBS.M.C.,STAROlflcg. HAVE Yon Heard the News?—J. C. Atkinson, Watchmaker and Jeweller, haa Removed from Victoria-street to Karanga he.V« Road-,- four doors from Lambonrno s. E. DAWES, FftOPRiETOB. _ PARK HOUSErVICTORIA'STREET BAST. - LUNCHEON and Grill Rooms. A Really GoodJ^noheonJortoe_SMUing._ OUR^GRILLS a speciality. Only house In town to obtain a really good grill. Always on. _ GO to Park Houbo. The only house in town Where yon get a good Lunch. One Shilling.—E. BaWes, Proprietor. 7 VONDALE WAV WSTRIC-i Notice.-Ratepayei«arerespcctt_nyremtadcd that all Rates not paid before the 31st instant wiU bo placed in the hands of a solicitor, for recovery. Byerderofthoßoaro,.^^^ Chairman. Marc 1.21,1887. Y^RITING! WRITING! WRITING! WANTED KNOWN^ThatMrT.HarleQßes has resumed his classes, and will be glad.to receive his old pupils from this date. Mr Giles will be In attendance to enrol new pupUa Oodiea or gentlemen) day or eveDlng, from 2 to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m. every day, except Saturday. Uooa writing guaranteed in 12 lessons. Numerous testimonials may be inspected on application. SHORTHAND! BHORTHAND SHORTHAND II! Pitman's System) under an Efficient Master. Instruction (elementary and advanced) given privately or In olass. Claoses now forming. Termß moderate. SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Star Office). HE AUCKLAND COFFEE-HOUSE COMPANY. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. THE ABOVE COMPANY Have taken Premises in Dr. Pubchas's Splendid Block of Buildings, ICarangahape Road, Where they intend opening their No. Branoh on THURBDAY EVENING NEXT, MARCH 31, At Seven o'clock. TEA. COFFEE, and COCOA to he had Gratis by all comers from seven until eight p.m.; after that time at the following prices- Tea.small cup.ld, large do, 2d Buns, Id each Coffee Id „ 2d Scones.ld „ Cocoa „ .. l'l ~ 2d Tarta. Id I emonare, l_d per bottle Roll & But- Ginger Beer, ljd „ __ ter.ld „ Ginger Ale, l_d „ Bread fcßutter.ia coda Water, ljd „ Ham Sand- Hop Beer, l_d .. wichee,2d „ Milk Id per glass Boef d0.,2d „ 1 Pork Plos, 2d | TEA, COFFEE, & COCOA, 2d per pint. Open daily from half-past six a.m. vntil ten p.m RUSSIAN Tea Packing Company's PURE BLENDED TEA - OPINIONS OE THE PRESS. The " New Zealand Herald " Bays i—" On to count of their trade In the now oelebratec! Russian Co.'s Blended Teas having grown tot large for their old premises in High-street Messrs John Earle and Co. have opened an offioe and depot at 207, Queen-street, nexl . Arthur's Mart. The new premises have peer moat elaborately fitted up in black and gold and the uniqueness of the decorations, bou inside and out, make the plaoe one of the sight ot the oity, showing that the Arm have faitt in the future of their Blended Teas. Messn Earle & Co. are well known In Auckland ai olever and reliable tea experts, and that they ' have taken a hand In the pushing of the nsv line of teas Is. to our mind, a snfflolent pro. that the artlole offered la what it Is representee to bs." The Auckland Evknin. Stab saysi "Mesara John Karl* _ Co.. the renownce tea tasters and dealers In Auckland, have ntm opened in Queen-street, next Arthur and Bud die's Mart. There are few men about wh T understand teas better than Mr Earle. He ha 0 given the tea business his sole attention to '• years, and as a blender of pure teas, ought t receive a large support from the hundreds c homes in Auokland. Ho deals in nothing br teas, and may certainly claim to be the people '.. tea blender." Besides these expressions of approval froi the public press we are In almost daily recoil of the most encouraging testimonials regardin the superiority ot our Rußßlan Co.'s Pui Blended Teas over all other packet teaß, an th* rapid and steady Increase in our trac shows that the tea drinkers of the colony ai appreciating our efforts to place in their hanc 1 Pure and Properly Blended Teas at prior , within the reach of all. These Teas, put t '■>■ In packets bearing the Company's label at trade mark (without whloh none are genuine may be had through any respsotable grooer. ■ „ at tee Tea Depot, 207, Queen-.trtei, Auokland JOHN EA-RLE & CO., TEA MERCHANTS. T, POST-OFFICE BOX No. IC6. Aeents wanted where not already rspres«.tc - •• WANTED, Apprentices for the dre making, tho mantlemaking. and children's outfitting.—Apply, Milne and Choj Queen-street. WANTED, a Girl about 15.—Apply Mrs Marks, near Junction Hotel, Mo ' St, John. sT-l'-ii-mi'"- I



"DANK OF NEW ZEALAND.. Notloe fe hereby given that the Half-yearlyr General Meeting of t_e Proprietors of the Banlc will held in the Baektog-bonso in Auckland on. THURSDAY', the _Bthdayof April next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the report 0_ the Dirnotors for tne Ha-f-yrar ending 31st Inst,, and for any other business thst awy- be brougj— be lore the Meeting. By otiev ot the Board of Directors. D.L. MURDOCH; General Manager. Auckland; Ma_._-2od.IBST. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The TRANSFER BOOKS of thin Bank trill ba CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 12th, to THURS' DAY, the 28th April, both days InolnsiTß. By order of the Boird of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland. Maroh 22nd, 1887. Yoliutteer Notices. «fv " BATTERY. Thi Rattarv will Parade for Insneotlon at th. DrW-hedo_ VfEDNKSDAY, 30th tost, aar previously notified by oironlar. ______~ ._ Every member is recj-ired to he present to oo_sld7r_?Sgement ß ?orEastorßg^pmen_ (Signed) S. THORNE GEORGE^ Personal- FIRS l I desire to return than-sto all whir assisted in saving my house framdo- B tmotionthismor__g.-Georgo Sage. Curran- T~F this Bhould Meet the Eye of PatrloE I Dclahcunty. late of Queen's County- Irelana. mite to yolt Bister Margaret at once-YouaranS P. 0., via St. James. Victoria. - Lost and . LOST, an Auckland Savings Bank Pass 800-.—Finder rewarded on applying to B. T. Tinfanr. Solicitor. Auckland. L~OST', a Carriage Rug, Sroelt nnd Fonsonby Road.—Finder re warfedbfl^i^amejitiagar&Oc^Djerß. TOST, on Monday, the 2Stb, an Enam _l__ ell-d Brooch (Bird), attached to> marone, ribbon — Finder rewarded at Mr J. Youngs. Groc_V. QwTi.n..»tr. n _ it heingakeepsake. LOST. Monday afternoon, between New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Queen-Bt.. ___r.„e% Mon.?o^care of KrVi *>&*. rtn^nmß-Btrcet Wesr, will be rewarded. _ FOUND, a Bull-terrier Dogears cropped, tail on.-Apply to —WJT.. M this office. Tenders. . ■. TENDERS FOR SUPPLY OF BOXES AND BASKETS. General Post Offlco. ' - Wellington, 23rd Maroh. 1887. Tendera will be received at to|^°°^™s Office, Wellington, until noon of the J™-_W.Jfi May, 887 far the Manufacture in Boxes and Baskets to be need in oonnecttott with the Parcels post Boslnesß. Samples ot the boxes required, and speculation "5 eeneral conditions, maybe seen at tne UUffi Foil Offices at Auckland. gft^F&SSE o^zrom^^^^. March, 1887; at Nel-on, '™m^ e th 2? d u^°?fi_ April, 1857: at Auckland, fronithelimiouia 18th April 1387; at Chrittcburoh. from the .3rd ._ thf-lth April. 1887; at Dnnedin. from the Ist t9T_nd 7er_fe, a be addreßßed to the Hon. tteEJnt B __ie ßlowes 3t^_ny'tenderwlU not necessarily be accepted. w. GRAY. Secretary. conttenea-oa rmt F*ne- Auctions _____ TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. EXTENSIVE CLEARING SA_E^:7 OF ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE OF EVERY DESIGN. h> _ BEDST-AD3, WARDROBES SUITES OF FURNITURE > ."-;' ." DRAWING-ROOM REQUISITES CARP-TB, BOOK CASES WRITING TABLE 3, In many designs ■.;': PICTURES, PLATE, MAT-RASSES COVERB LADIES' WORK AND OTHER TABLES MIRRORS, FANCY CHAIRS etc., eto., etc. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, on above date, at Eleven o'clook, at the Arcade A.ctioa Rooms, A BANDSOME COL-ECTION Off ■"5~ ABOVE NEW GOODS. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. NO RESERVE. THURSDAY, MARCH 31. EARTHENWARE, CHINA, GLASSWARE, PL&TEDWARE, DOLLS, So., &c. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to cell. at his Btore, on a-ore date, at H o'clock. 8 CRATES TOILET WARE 2oasesVasea 2orates Cnpaand Saucers ___ v -1 ease Moustache Cujib anil Saucers 2 crates Dishes ' : .? 1 case Caraffes and Upa 2 cases Champagne Glasses < l oase Soda Tumblers : , -.-.'- IcaseDollß 1 case Eleotro-plate :■'.;■'..-■" > _ TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. APPLES, PEARS, QUINCES, BANANAS. ' -•" ■-> L. W. EATON Has received instruction!! to Sell by Auotiop, a* his Mart, Fort-street, To-morrow (Wedne* ' day), at 11 o'clock, f*i\ CASES APPLES, PEARS, AND OU QUINCES, 60 Bnnohes BANANAS, ' all in Good Order, and tor POBltlve Sale. • B. ARTHTJB] \?. »• BUDM TOMORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. I PRODUCE, FRUIT, GROCERIES, _0» To be sold by auotion, at Arthur's Mart, PRODUCE, GROCERIES, &-.—Table Potatoes, Cow Potatoes, Onions, Pnmjv kins, Cheese, Butter. Bacon, Hams, Oats, CM* ■ Sharps. Flour, Sea., Biscuits, Lollies, Tea, Coffee. I Soap, Candles, Sauce, Sundry Groceries. ' '. , FRUIT —Pears, Apples, Plums, Grapes, i Quinces. Lemons, &c. - : |0. HESKETH] " " lA AIIKEH TUESDAY, APRIL 4. « AGRICULTURAL HALL, ! CITY MARKET. 1 ROSBBANK ! ROSEBANK! ■ ROSEBANK 1 The Subscribers will sell by Auction onTurg. { day, the Ith Apiil, at noon, in the above Hall, I mHAT VALUABLE AND DESIRABLE X PROPERTY, Part of Eisebank Estate, being sections J6, part of ¥1, ond 61. In all 7 acres: . all fenced and in grass subdivided and planted . with treea; flne. dry alluvial soil, with two good wells of never-falling water. Title under a Trant-f-r Acs. Terms: Cash; or one-third _ cash, balance at 8 per cent. ; Also: „ 51 Acres Corner Seotlon, 15 chain frontage, 111 3 draw, lenoed splendidly with fine trees. Thil t Superb Property Is only 1} miles from Auol£ •J land, few minutes from Avondale Station, wltu 'buses paestog every hour. Terms easy. HESKETH, AITKEN, _ CO., rt Auctioneers. SB SB. 0. OAEBj [B. D. TOMffll . FRIDAY, APRIL 1, II At 12 o'clock. . BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. SCHOONER MARINER (Registered Tonnage 62. tons). FOR POSITIVE SALE. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Friday, Aprll Ist, at 12 o'clock, A. QCHOONER MARINES, _ lO wlthalHhe Gear, Appurtenances, Boats, — &c. Registered tonnage 62 4-lOOths. Well found in every respect. 3his weltknowa 'SB- vessel la now lying alongside Cnstoms-stteß. the Jetty, whore intending purchasers can Inspet. 'oe, Full Inventory and particulars from _ B. TONKS _ C 0.,;. to A.otloneeri. ift' unt' _—__— _ «** c_. Continued on Tourtß _»C«