549 - Nathaniel Morgan." Tho last witness did not exercise that voto. Cross examined by Mr Cotter: Ho did hot tell Mr Diiko '(scrutineer) that tho Mr Morgan who voted was the porson ontitlcd to voto. Ho was not challenged. John Mills deposed that he was tho John Mills whose name appearei upon the roll as " S'29—John Mills-, Centre-street." He Voted in respect of that qualification at tho City South election in February last. Ho had a brother named Dennis, but ho did not know whO-0 ho was. Ho cou'd not tell if ho was in Auckland. When last heard of ho tvas in Kimberley. Ho was not on friendly terms with him. He had heard it said that his brother was coming back from Kimberley. Dennis Mills had lived with his mother and stepfather, whose name waa John Mills. Hia step father had been watchman at the Now Zealand Timber Company's mill, but ho was a marinor by trado. Ho was watch man at the mill at tho timo of the firo. It was about seven or eight months ago since witness last hoard of Dennis Mills's whereabouts. He had then got ship wrecked at Cambridge Gulf, near Kimber ley. The old people, however, had since told him that Donnis had como back, and was knocking about tho co:ist horo.

JninosG. Carr deposed that on the eloc tion of 17th February last tho last witness voted in rospoct of roll " No. 529." A person also voted in respect of roll "No. 831 —Dannis Mills," and he was Uodbr tho impro-sion that it was tho person who had been watchman at tho Now Zealand Timber Company's mill Ho was uc'iially called " Dennis," and witness had understood he was Donnia Mills.

Aloxontlor Thome deposed that t\ Mr John Mills voted in respect of ri'U number " No. SHl—Dennis Mills." Ho had a pecu liar turned-up noso. Cross-examined by Mr Cottor : Witness objected to this porbon boing allowed to voto, and ho behoved Mr Gnn did also, but bo did not recollect, Witnoss said, "This is not tho man ;ho is at Kiihborley." Of (bat ho bad information. Ho did not know the man, Ho did not know Mr Oottor either excopt from information ho hid had concerning him. Mr Cotter nakod that thin should bo taken down.

Hia Worship thought it hardly relevant. (Laughter), Mr Tliorno (continued): Ho bolieved ho naked tho Roturning Olticor to put tho proscribed questions to tho man, but ho would not swear it. Ho would not swear that Mr Carr did not say that bo knew tho man to bo Dennis Mills.

Uo-oxatnined by Mr Button : A person came to voto in respect ol " No. 003, Leah Davis." Witness asked Hie Returning OOicor lo put to her tho questions pro scribed by tha Regulation of (elections Act, section "JO. A rathor unsoemly scone ea rned. Mr Ridings said, "I know this to bo Mrs Davis " Witness in reply said that ho himtolf did not know whether she was or not, and ineiatod upon tho questions boing put. Mr Ridings did not put the questions, or any of thorn. Ho rofuaed to do so. A voting paper was then given to tho applicant, and she votod.

Cross oxamiuod: He did not ask Mr Hidings to ask tho applicant if she was tho owner of tho Ponsonby Road property men tionod in tho qualification. Ho knew sho waa not.

Barnes Goorgo Carr gave evidence, and vf-'o said that Mr Thome turned up the Act dud showed Mr Ridings tho questions which he wished put. .Irs Davis said, "I Uiink ft very ungontlomanly of you, Mr Theme, to try and make one look so small," Und Mr Thorne ropliod to her.

Richard H. Hughes alsoga\o corrobora tive ovidsnco. This closed Iho petitioners' case. Mr Cotter said that bo had quite a iiumbor of points to raise iv ordor to satisfy His Worship; that tho J petition', should not be entertained—in fact, so many that ho hardly know where to begin. Tho first objection, however, which ho would _\ii?o, would be that his learned friond had failed to prove there was any election hold, within tho moaning of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, atCitySouthon the 17th February last. Tho other objections wero (_) That there was no evidence to show that in conformity with section -IS of the above Act, tho petition had been pre sented to His Worship within 14 days after tbe election. (3) That there was no evidence to show that the. elections woro concluded. (4) No evidence that the petition was a petition within tho meaning of tho Act. (5) No evidence that the eloc tion returns had been declared to in the maniior proscribed by law. (6) That tho documonts placed in witnesses' hands to enable thoi_ toausworque&tionshadnot been putin evidenco ; forinstaiice,it bad not been shown that tho roll produced was the City South Burgess Roll, or a certified copy of it. Anyone of these grounds was quite sutliciont to upset tho petition Mr Button wished, before going turtber, to get His Worship's ruling upon tho ob jection as to absence oS proof oi petition being presented within tho time specified. If this objection wero ovor-ruled, he could satisfy His Worship that there was very little in tho other objections. The petition had been lodged within fourteen days of the declaration of the poll, at any rate._

Mr Cotter (laughingly): But thero is no evidence aa to the declaration of tbo poll. Mr Button contended that these should all have been preliminary objections, and that as they had not been taken before the opening of tho ease, his leaifted friend had virtually waived them. His Worship rulod that as the evidonco stood at presQnt Mr Cotter's objection was a fatal ono. The election was held on the 17th February, and it was not until the 15th day thereafter that the peti tion was filed.

Mr Button asked leavo to mention a case justifying Hia Worship in receiving after objection evidonco as to date of declaration of poll from which, and not from date of polling, the 11 days' grace for reception of petitions should count. ■ This application was granted, and the Court then adjourned for luncheon. On resuming at 2 o'clock Mr Button quoted the case of Stucley v. Bailey, 31, Law Journal, Ex. 483, and con tended tbat by virtue of it His Worship Bhould allow the case to be amended, and that in the interests of justice ho should so allow this to be done.

Mr Cotter submitted that His Worship, even if he had the power should not allow further evidence to ba given by Mr Button after he had closed his caso. Through bid leirned friends failure to put in evidence as to the declaration of tho poll Hia Wor ship had no jurisdiction in respect of the petition. Mr Bntton, in reply, maintained that what ho asked was a matter of simple jus tioo. The caso should not be wrecked for the omission of one matter which it was within the petitioners' competency to supply. His Worship ruled that this wsb one of those caaea in which, in tho interests of justice, ho ought to hoar ovidence. Mr Cotter asked that a note of his objec tion should bo taken.

Mr Ridings was then recalled, and in answer to Mr Button, stated that bis offi cial declaration of tho poll was made at 8.30 p.m. on the 17th February, in the presence of some 200 people. He ad vortised it tho following day in tho news papers. Notice to that, effect in Stak of 18th of Eebruory produced and identified. [Advertisement put in elsewhere.] Mr Button said that with reference to his learned friend's other objections, he con tended that they were fully answered by two well-known legal maxims, viz., (1) That all acts are presumed to be rightly and regularly done, and (2) that they are presumed to be rightly and solemnly done until tho contary ia proved. Mr Cotter did not know whether His Worship expected him to reply. His Worship said he should certainly like to hear his reply. Mr Cotter then contended that there was not a tittle of nroof to shew that any of the petitioners were electors or that, one of them was a candidate to comply with the legal requirements in respect of a petition. The onus of proof in this, and with respect to his other objections lay with the petitioners themselves. His Worship thought the objection a good one. The petition was signed, no doubt, by a Justice of tho i'eace, but in signing he was exercising purely a ministerial office, and in no way made himself responsible for tbe petition, or guaranteed the truth of the statements contained in it. The petitioners were not, therefore, properly before tho Court

Mr ButtoD : It will be a guide for the future.

His Worship then dismissed the petition, with £5 5s costs to Mr Cotter.

LARCENY OF BOATS.

[by telegraph—own correspondent.] Thames, this day. At the Police Court to-day William Thurman was arraigned upon four charges of larceny, in cluding two of stealing boats from North Shore, the property of Messrs Harrow an.dSb__kespearo. Accused pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to threo and a-haU months' imprisonment with hard labour.

GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEA LAND, LOOP, A.C.

Second Day.

The session resumed in tho Star of Auck land's Lodgo-room this morning, G, M. Bro. Williams presiding. Thore was a lull attendance of members. The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and con firmed. On tho motion of Bro. Medley, it was resoived "That the Grand Lodge Execu tive endeavour to arrange tho complaints of members in Victoria who have left this colony by clearance."

The G.M. elect made tho following ap pointments : - Grand Chaplain, Bro. Lane, Uamaru ; Grand Marshal, Bro. Hamilton, Welliogton ; Grand Conductor, Bio. Fyfe, Timaru ; Grand Guard, Bro. Ward, Geraldiue ; Grand Herald, Bro. Morrison, Auckland.

The usual honorarium wos voted to the caretaker.

G.AI. Bro. Williams thanked the oiheers and representatives of tho Grand Lodge for the hoarty and able manner in which they bad supported him during tho session, la no previous session had so much impor tant business been got through in such a short time, and he did not consider that it had been done hurriedly at all. Every opportunity had been given for debate, and it had beon availed of by tho representatives. There had beon no long, prosy speeches, aud aa a result the representatives would havo tho greater part of tho day to sco tho beauties of tho beauti ful city of Auckland.

Tho cloctivo officers returned thanks for olectiou.

On the motion uf Bro. Gourloy, soconded by Bro. MacFarlane, it was resolved, "That a hearty voto of thanks bo pussed to tho Grand Maator, Bro. Williams, for tho zeal shown by him in extending the Ordorduring his term of four years." The motion was heartily supported by a numbor of ropro sontativea.

Bro. Williams briefly returned thanks, and said that in case of an emorgoncy re quiring hiß services ho would bo glad to render any assistance in his powor.

G.M. Bro. Williams moved, Bro. Alexan der seconded, aud it was carried unani mously, "That tho thanks of tho Grand Lodge of New Zealand be tendored to tbo ollicers of the Star of Auckland Lodge for their kind reception, and their genoral courtosy to tho ollicers and representatives during thoir stay in Auckland, nnd that such resolution bo rocorded in tho minutes of tho Grand Lodgo."

On tho motion of Bro. Wathen, seconded by Mr Hamilton, it was resolved, " That a voto of thanks bo rocorded in tho minutes to tho local press for publishing tho pro ceodinga of tho Grand Lodge.'' A voto of thanks was pasted to P.O. Bro. Wathen for reporting tho proceedings of the Eosßion.

,P. G. Bro. Gourloy acted as installing oflicor, and the oloctive ollicers wero duly metalled.

Some matters of routina having been passed, the Grand Lodgo adjourned sine die.

GOLD DISCOVERY NEAR RIVERHEAD.

l'ro.itectiug Operations by T. Barron and Party.

A uoßn_si"osb__ t writes _—" For the pur pose of soliciting tho aid of your vnluoblo p3por in giving publicity to an onlorpriao which at tho proaont timo may bo of vital import to the public, 1 address you, and have tho honour to request that you will publish tho following :—Somo two months since a small party of prospectors discovered a large reef of quartz, about 12 feot thick, in a deep gorge, upon land belonging to the Crown, Bituatc in tho Paremoromo District. Application for a prospector's liconse has been made through *ho Crown Lands Board. Good indications and small prospects of gold wero washed out of tho blue cement in bed of ravine. The prospectors secured tho sorvices of Mr Tom Barron, an old West Coast and Thames minor, who haa been for some timo prospecting the district around Whau Creek, Hobsonville, and Hellyer's Creek, and who was convinced i hat the matrix of the gold obtained by him in those places would bo fouud located in a line beariog north or northerly from his former workings, viz., cither in tho Paremoromo or Ararimn. He has made a thorough in vestigation of tho reef, and under his direc tion several tons of stono havo been broken out. He tested a small quantity, and gold could be scon in the stone, and is now making a more exhaustive tost of a larger quantity which has been sent down. The result will bo made known to you.

"Acting upon his opinion,the prospectors ars sinking a shaft somo fow feet from the reef, for the purpose of cutting it on a leve of about 40 feet below tho cap of reef. After getting through the surface strata at about 12 foct they camo upon a lode of bitumenous shale, about S feet thick, in the hardest portion of which is a laree quan tity of metal resembling silver Through the lode there is a vein about 10 inches thick ol coarse, dark, bluish-green cement and quartz, and following that, about IS inches thick of very hard Dluo sandstone, and a vein of chocolate coloured shale. BeloW tho S-foot seam, they aro cutting through another load of bluo cement mixed with quartz Below that again, thero is hard blue sandstono. Several old miners who are now at Karangahoke, who have seen tho stono, aifirm that it is identical with the gold bearing reefs of that district. "Iho prospectors intend to forward a few tons of stone from the low level to the Thames for reduction, and thoy request me to invite inspection of tho reof by any persons who may bo interested. The nearest route from town is via Riverhead by steamer ; a walk of 3h miles from that place will reach the claim, situate in what is known aa tho old ' Horseshoe bush.' "

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS AS-OCIATION.)

Wanganui, this day. A man named Martin, draper, employed by Messrs Thompson, Shannon Co., has been reported to the police as mis sing. Ho loft lodgings yesterday morn ing, and haß not been _een since. He is a married man, and has a wife and two chil dren in Wellington.

Grand Lodge of Druids.

Melbourne, Match 10, The annual meeting of the Grand lodge of Australia was held here on March Ist. Ovor a hundred representatives were present from all the colonies, Bro. W. X Bishop, P.D.P., attending on behalf of the North Island of New Zealand, and Bro. A. Morrison, P.W., for Otago. Bro. Bishop was unanimously elected Minute Secretary. The President, Rev. W. R. Tarver, in the course of a lengthy address, gave the fol lowing interesting and instructive informa tion as to the position and progress of the Order :—" It is now 20 years since the U.A.O.D. was first established in Aus tralia. Prior to that timo there were two different Orders in existence, numbering together 11 Lodges, but in 1867 they decided to amalgamate and form the United Ancient Order as at pre sent existing. Thiß is, therefore, an oppor tune time for noting the progress of our bo loved Order, and with that view the follow ing figures have been compiled : -

Lodges. Members. Funds. Adelaide . .. 17 .. 1.762 ..£10,3.10 11 New South Wales 31 .. 2,303 .. 6 853 8 4 Newcastle.. .. 11 •• 1,018 .. 2,192 8 1 showing a grand total for the Australasian colonies of IS9 lodges, 14,976 members, £74,140 7s IOAd funds. The report of the board of directors showed that since March, 1886, twelve now lodges had been opened, seven beipg in New Zealand, one in Tasmania, and four in Victoria, . while several others were in cour?e of formation. The election of officers for the ensuing 12 months, after a keen contest, resulted as follows :-President, T. Barrie ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Black; Grand Secretary, J. J. Brenan (re elected for the eleventh term); Grand Treasurer,W. T.Simpson(re-elected); Grand Guardian, W. Boyd : board of direc tors, J. H. B. Curtis, J. Boyd, H. Bassett, W. McNeilage, W. Kennard, W. Main, and J. Bloomfield ; Grand Lodge auditors, J H. B Curtis, R. Mitchell, and R. J. Pu»lph ; judicial appeal committee, B. J. Hartley, J. MeKinery, T. Cope, W. R. Tavv6r, and T. Puckey.

DISCOVERY OF GRANITE.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PI-ESS ASSOCIATION.]

Gkkymouth, this day. A i.ahge deposit of beautiful grey granite, very hard and susceptible of high polish, has been found near Lake Brenner on the line of the Midland Railway. .Samples have been tor warded to the Company's ollicc at Christchurch.

WELLINGTON IMMORALITY.

ASTOUNDING REVELATIONS PROMISED.

[BY TELEai.AI__.-OWN COI.ItESI'O.XDI-.XT.] Wellington, tiiis day. The air is thick with rumours of one of the most sensational cases which has ever been brought to light in Wellington. Chargca f nioEaHty have been brought Involving a functionary, who denies the accusations, and thrcatonsto proceed lor libel agalnsthis accuser who occupies a high position in a big mercantile concern. In the case when heard there will figure an illegitimate child mainten ance proceedings, a woman who Is said to ho divorced from her husband, and v divorce ease iv which the mercantile gentleman occupied the posilion of co-respon dent. Charges of adultery, corrupt administra tion of justice, perjury, gross immorality, at tempts to levy blackmail, and all sorts of crimes are freely bandied about between Ihe parties, and each is said to have instructed bis solicitor to bring charges against the other. Some astounding disclosures arc threatened.

SALMON OVA.

The Doric's salmon ova arrivod in good condition. Tho s.s. Stella left with ;)MO,OOO this morning for Lyttolton, whonco they will bo taken by rail to Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, and Invcrcargill.

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day Antimony Company.

Tho Endoavour Inlot Antimony Com pany has sent a special onvoy homo to float v largo company in tho London markot to work the mino. Tbo antimony ia reportod as the best in tho English markot.

iNVKItCAItdHX, this day. Bench, (lie Sculler, Visits Kcw Zealand-

Roach, tho sculler, who has relations in Lako District, is likoly to bo presont as a visitor at Kiverton Regatta, which coinos off in Easter, and nftorwnrd. will make a tour of the colony. Tho main feature of tho regatta is tho Sculling Race, of £100, for which Ileum and White in tend to compete

Arrangements are being mntlo in several parts of tbo district for boiling down sheep. A thousand culls wore recently bought for this purposo at 9d per hoad. On tho recommondation of the surgeon of tho Hospital, it lias beon decided lo unite with North Canterbury trustees, with a view of providing for tbo oxclusion of delirium tremens caeca from Hospital treat ment!,

Du.neuin, this day. Mayor Loary ontertainod tlio Governor and a company including representatives of both houfos, Consuls, and chairmen of public bodies. Tho chief speakers wero tho Governor, who said there were ovidencos that tho depression was passing nway, and laudod Dunndin as a placo of residence, and Mr Belcher, who apoko strongly against tho imposition of foos for educa tion.

Volunteers.

(To (lie Editor.)

Sik,—l observe that tho I'onsouby Kiflos havo resigned in a body. As a subscriber to tho funds of that corp 3 , and as n citizon who feols that hia younger and more onorgotic neighbours did a patrio tic thing when thoy formed them selves into a Riile Corps in defonco of our common interests, I think somo inquiry should bo made into tho actions of tho authorities v. ho havo brought about this trouble It is a sorious mattor to drivo away a willing and ei'riciont lot of men liko the Ponsonby Corpa. I am afraid thero is danger of our defenco arrangements being made farcical.—Yours, _c , Civilian.

(To tho Editor ) Sir, -What's up with our bravo defenders —our much-boasted volunteers, the pride of Auckland? Surely'thoro must bo a screw loose Throo companies out of No ,'t 15at talioa resigned, and no reason assigned. I don't boliovo in playing battlodoor and shuttlecock, it ia bad enough playing soldiers. It is timo tbo proper authorities had an investigation of the affair, and tho blame should rest on thoso who have boon tho cause of tho disbanding.—Yourp, etc., Old Volunteer.

" Citizen " writos in a similar strain, con suring the Defence Department for neelcct ing to hold the inquiry demanded by com pany ollicers, and supporting tha action taken by tho ollicers sending in their re signations aB a protest against olhcial supine neas in the matter.

VOLUNTEER TROULES.

The troubles in the Volunteer forco appear to be increasing. At tho inspection of tho Veteran Rifles last evening, Scrgoant- Major Power was placed under arrost by orders of Lieut.-Col Mahcn, on the charge of telling members tbat the company was to be broken up, and ordering them to bring in their aims. At a stormy meeting of the No. 2 Battalion Garrison Band, ono of the prominent ollicers waß called on lo resign in order than au attempt might bo mado to restore harmony in tho baud. Captain McDonald and Lieutenant Martolli and Palmor of the Ponsonby Rides tendered their resignations to Colonel Lyon yesterday. The Colonel, however, pointed out that tbey involved charges against Lieut.-Colonol Nelson, and requested them to send them through that officer, and tbey have consented zo pursue that course Theso, and similar troubles in other corpa ore likely to load to a general inquiry into the managemont of the voiuntoor forco in Auckland.

LATEST SPORTING.

Ilawke's Bay Jockey Clul> Autumn Meeting.

(BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Hastings Racecourse, this day. The second day's racing took place to-day. Selling Handicap, of 60sovs. Ono milo and a distance. Bard 1 The Poet 2 Sylph 3 Strenuous and Talebearer also ran. Won easily. Talebearer, who was fa vourite, pulled up lame. Dividends : insido, £8 15s ; outsido, £9 4a. Time, 2min IJsen.

Death.

BREARLEY.-On March 16, at Graham-street. Herbert Robert, infant son (twin) ot Michael and Annie Brearley; aged U weeks.

Second Edition. CABLE NEWS.

Nbw -...ALAND Loan and Mkucantilk Agency Company's (Ltd) London Market Tele gram, dated llith March. 1887.

Wheat.--The markot is weak, and is likely to go lowor. Adelaide (new) and Victorian aro worth respecivoly _7s and 37s Gd per 49(ilb.

Quotations for Now Zealand oats aro un changed ; tho markot, however, is relatively high. Victorian wheat to arrivo, iron ship, ia worth, c.i.f., 35a Gd per 4SOlb, March bill of lading. New South Wales Parliament. Sydnkv, this day.—Tho addroas in reply to tho Governor's speoeh was agreod to in tho Legislative Assembly laat night without a division. Sydney, Monday. —It is intended to supersedo Btonm motor by cable tramways throughout tho city as soon as practicable.

France and the New Hebrides

The latest news from the Now Hebrides states that the French troops thero havo lately bron roducod.

(I_._Tl__.'.S TI.I.KIUt.UI.)

HoiiAKT, Ibis day.—Mr Lucas, attorney general, was defeated at tho eloction for Kingborough by Mr Gill, by about SO votos. Mklijournk, this day.—in tho cricket match at Sandhurst botweon Shaw and Lilly white's toam and IS of Bondigo, tho latter in thoir first innings made 235 for 12 wickets.

San Francisco, March )•(.—Tho stonin ship Zealandia sailed yesterday attornoon at 4 o'clock, lor Auckland.

London, Mnrch 15.—Tendors for tho loan of £333,000 for tho City of Sydney will bo received up to tho _;ird inst. Tho mini mum is lixod at par.

PONSONBY RIFLES.

Captain mid Liciitcnaut Voder Arrest.

Tv-nAY, Lieut-Col. Mabon and Major Toijlcm waited upon Captain McDonald, of tho Ponsonby Rides, and handed him a paper signed, Lieut.-Col. Mabon, ortloi ing Licuts. Martolla and Palmer, and Gaptain RicDonald under arrest undortho Voluntoor Act until furthor ordors.

PORT CHALMERS ELECTION.

|HY TKMiIiKAI'It.—PRKSS ASSOCIATION],

Wkllinhtos, Ibis day. The writ for Port Cbalmors sout ban been issuod. It is mado roluinablo by April.

To day's Races at Napier.

Skcosd Uanmua. Hu_-i>i._ Rack, of 11)0 soys. About 11 milo. Volcano 1 Denbigh 2 Hurricano 2 Won by a length. Dividends : Inside £1 12s ; outside, £2 Bs. Timo, 'iuiin. _>6_.ecs.

Fkkt.s Yo.no Again.—"My mother wn. atllicted a long timo with neuralgia and a dull, heavy, inactive condition of the wholo system, headache, nervous prostration, and waa almost holplcas. No physicians or medicines did her lay good. Three months ago alio began to nee Hop Bitters, with such good effect that sho socma and feels young again, although over seventy years old."—A Laii Yinß. I. Look up

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(BY TKLEUI-.U'll. — OWN CmiHESI ONUKNT.) Wellington, this day Tk Aeo writ has been issued, and ia return able on April _jtb. Itcvcnuc Dclicit. A deficiency of £125,000 is expected in tho Customs rovonuo for tho year, and of £75,000 not in railway. Thcso figures may bo slightly altored by savings in tho esti mates. Loans to Local Bodies. The difficulty that has arison in some dis tricts ovor tho loans to local bodies Act, has been caused by the '.Ist section providing that where tho ratepayers of any district do not number a hundred, instoad of a poll their writto i consent may bo accepted. This has been applied to soetiona of districts, but tho law officers hold it illegal to do so. Thoro are fix or seven known instances of tho kind, and probably others may turn up Colonial Defence. The Defenco Department havo ut present under consideration, a dispatch recently received by tho Govornor from tbo Impel ial war officer making surges tions with regard to colonial defenco. Ono of the ehiuf features in a proposal that thoro should be established in oach colony a Defence Committee, consisting of experi enced ollicers, whoso duty it shall bo to ad vise tho local authorities upon all subjects connected with defence.

■SflE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1887.

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No. ot No. of Members Ldges. Ldge. Fds. G.L. Fds. May. 1867 iH 11 -78-310 6 £11119 9 May, 1872 1,386 ol 2 8.9 18 8 1 010 13 8 Dec, 1876 2,001 37 6 01218 6 2.8.1 U 1 Dec. 1881 d.Wi 86 13 50117 9 6,370 8 5 Den , 1S86 9 863 J30 39,583 9 51 15,176 0 8 In addition to those lodges under the jurisdiction and paying tribute to the 3raud Lodge, there are in



Antimony from Endeavour Inlet has been tested in Edinburgh, and found to be superior to any ever tried before.



Post Card. Proof. Salisbury. Tknn., April i. 1883. Gents:—l was afllioted with serloua Kidney and Urinary trouble for twelve yoars. After trying oil the doctors and patent mediolnes I could hoar of, I used two bottles of Hop Bitten and am perfectly cured. __ B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D.C., April 3,1883. To the Hop Bitters Co.: Sins:—l write this as a token of the groa appreciation I have for your Blttera. I wai afllioted with Inflammatory Rheumatism sevoi years, and no medicine seemed to do mo an] good until I tried threo bottles of your Hoi Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well to-daj aa ever I was. I hope you may hove great suo cess in this great ana valuable medicine. Any one wishing to know more about my oure. oai learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103,16 th St. Doctors Gave Him Up.—"ls it possible that Mr Godfrey is up and at work, and cured by so simple a remedy J" "I assure you it is true that he is entirely cured, and with nothing but Hop Bitters, and only ten days ago his doctors gave blm up and said he must die." " Well-a-aay! If that is so I will go this minute and got some for my poor George. I know hops are good." Read



The annual match between the wholesale and retail drapers will tako place, as in former years, on St. Patrick's Day (to-mor row). Tbe following will represent tbe wholesale houses :—Macky (Captain), Col gan, Doughty, Hunter, McLeaD, Meldruui, Reid, Rogerßon, Shepherd, Vickery and Webster, The match will be played on the Domain Ground, wickets pitched at 1 30 p in. The following will officiate on behalf of the retail:—Angus, Bridgman, Hawkins, Hopkins, Moore (2), Morgan. Rowe (2), Taylor and Tremloe. Emergency : Fricker.



Lost and Found LOST, a Fox Terrior Slut; answers to Iho namo of Nolllo: reward given.—Apply Woolford Villa Livorpoolßtrect, LOST, early on Monday morning, a Light-brown Sho«P I.'OR. with collar. No. 115 Tauranga, and ownor'a u.nio.-Tbo llndec will bo rewarded by returning famo to Flshot's Fancy Ropoaltory. Parnell. OST, Stolen, or Strayed, Bay Ho™, with black points white soot on f rehead, branded on his hind quarters H E conjoined, and a horseshoe. Howard for recovery.- Reply lo Mac-Josfleld Villa, Korangahapo Road, near Tabernacle, __ L~OST," from I'anmuro, a Fox Terrier 1)02, black spot on right ear. Anyom detaining the same uf (or this data will bo prcße cuted. - Finder returning the Bame to T. Shawling, at T. and S. Morrin and Co.'s, or J. Youtg, ot Pan mure, will bo i ewarded. STRAYED from my paddock, Fern Glen, near Newmarkot, sinco Sunday laat. 13th intt., a Red and Whtto Cow, with ahort horna. Any pai-On returning fame or Riving information will bo rewardod.—W. Elliott, Railway Workshops.



Tenders. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF T. H. KBHSING. JEWELLER. Tenders ore Invited for the Stock and Fixtures in tho above estate. Stock sheets, etc, can be scon, and all information b- bad from M. M. LEVY i Traßteoe R E ISAACS) Tenders to bo lodged with ths Trustees on or before March Slat. Lowest or any tender not necoesarily accented. All claims against tho estate, and ad amounts owing, to be sent iD by tho above msntioned Ali articles lelt for repairs are requested to be called for at once. /S IT V OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR TEN DOZEN CHAIRS. Terderswlll be received for tho above until 3 p.m. of FRIDAY, tho 18th inst. Samples to bo sent to the New Free Library Building. Further particulars on application. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, March 15, 1887. Bds_ /"SITY OF AUCKLAND. 1, FORMATION AND DRAINAGE WORKS, GLADSTONE-STREET. 2 DRAINAGE. CP.OS-.-STREET. 3. K«RTH AND MSTAL WORKS, NIXON STREET. . The City Council will receive separate tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 21th mat.. for above works in terms of Plans and Specifica tions to be viewed during office hours at the office of the City Engineer, Council Cham- The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to he endorsed respectively for tha work tendered for. p . A> PH ILIP S , Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. Maroh 14, 1887. 8.1 Continued on Flrat Pise. WE, the Undersigned Ironmongers, notify that our Respective Establish ment' will be Closed TO-MORROW -AFTER. NOON from I o'clock, bom* 17th March (bt. P_.ri-.k'uD^- ATE , burn ._ & Co _ T. & S. MORRIN Sc Co J. fc J. DICKEY. CRUICKSHANK, MILLEB, & Co. B. PORTER H CO. Match 16, 1887.



Wanted. WJ ANTED, a good General Servant.— V . Apply at Po 't-ofllce, North Shore. WANTED, a thoroughly qualified and cxparlonocd ResidenUGovorncss.—Apply os early aa possible to Mls3 Roes, Waterloo House. WANTED, a compotent Female Assist ant for Pastry nnd Confectionery Sboo in Quaon-atro.t — Applications in writing with quallflcatlona up to Saturday, 18th Instant, giving name and address. Box -113, Post Ofllce. ANTED, a First-class Shirt Ironor.— Apply to Abeivrombia street Laundry. ANTED, 50 Hands for all depart ments ; also, any number o_ Improvers J and Apprentices. Special advantages offered to ; j.;..0l guwors.—G. Mogridu. Conim-rco .tree!,. WANTED, Situation as Housekeeper, Ufofnl Companion, cr Governess to ! yc-nx children I hlghtost l'aforoncss. — W.L., Post-olllc% _ucUl>iiid. ___ WANTED, a Situation iii a private bar or as Light Housemaid.-App'y General Registry, Shortland-street. \\7ANTED, by respoctablo unincum v¥ bored marriod couple, Situation in pri vate family ; wife, good cook ; husband, u.eful. Boat reference .—Apply 1.. Star Officii. ANTED, a smart Boy; ono who is urcd to tho butchering preforred.—Ap ply R. S. Sandal). Upper Syn.onas-street I \V. ANTED, a Partner with a small V ¥ capital, where _o knowledge ot any parllcular buslneasia required, to Join tho ad vertiser in a good opening that offers a safe Investment with no risk attached.—Address at T. B. Hill's, Cemist. Cjuoon-street. WANTED, by a Lady, two Bedrooms and Sitting-room, with Board, in n Private Family in the neighbourhood of Symonds-street cr Grafton Rood.—Apply by letter to It.UP.. Star Ollico. WANTED, _! Boarders, in a private houso; terms, 1.., or 10j to dine in tjwn, —Addro. s Star Ofllce. ANTED TO LET, a Furnished Bed room, with or without board; terms vory moderate. — Apply BnrleiKh-strect, o-.h houao bolow at. gopulchro's Church. \VT ANTEDTIJRENT, ol roomed Cot- V ¥ tago aud Scullery, paa and water laid in ; also, a Workshop.—Address, stating rent J.L.. Stak Office. WANTED, about the end of March, a J or 0 roomed House, furnished or un fui-uishod, near lino of tram. Torms must bo moderate Rent paid in advance—Address C.H., -.TAR Oi-ICO. WANTED, a Comfortable Cottage, with a two or three stalled stable and shod for van ; within easy distanco of Queen-street.— Address Mr Curry, care of Butter Department, N.Z. _.M& S. Co ___ WANTED, 1 or 2 Unfurnished Roomß with tlroplaoo, KaraDgahape Road pre ferred ; or promlßcs Buitablo for small factory. Rent must bo moderate.-!._!., Star Office. WANTED, a Small, Light Workshop in Karangahape Road or city sido of it. —O, C, Brown, Furnishing Warehouse, Hob aen-strot t. ANTED] a Troomcd Gottago and seulli ry : Kaa and water laid in ; about _J minutes from .Voile.ley .t. .school.—Adoresa, stating rem. T.U'.IC. Star Ofllco. \Vf ANTED to Let, single "or doublo 7T bo Ideil Room, furnished, to young women. — Wallosloy-street, llr.t houee from Symonds si root. Terms mederatu. WANTED TO LET, Bod and titling Hooras. prcllily tuniiahed; eiouc to Three Lamps ; ront low.—Address Utah at Ollico. \\T ANTED, a Fruitcror and Greongrocor TT to open n shop on the west side of Ilcbson-Btio.l, near tho ('heap Butcher; none on that side.—Apply H. J. Kiordar, Hob3on-st.



XXrANTED to Soil, un Established T T Fancy Goods Business in Quecn-atrcot, owner leaving Auckland—Apply Stai. Utllco. W" ANTED TO SELL, iirat-cluss Piano, nci-ly now; qnnltty guaranteed ; owner leaving Auokland ; a thorough bargain. - Apply STAH Ollioo. WANTED, to Purchaso 2 woll-brolien Irish Bolters ur Pointers - Apply by lottor to fchot. Koial Mail Hotel. Vi/'AN'TBD, to I'lireha-'O Harmonium or Vf Amciicaii o;gan.—Send particular.- to G., i-.uio__-i-.Ui Ollico. WANTED, Buggy and ilaniess ; nlto, llOliw, lisht und cheap.-Apply STAI. Ollioo WANTED, lor the Tbamos, 1501b best quality Fresh Iliittor weekly. Quality niuat bo prime, aud state prrßont price.—Apply by letter, i.ddroaecd T.T. Co., I'ool-oilico, T bam ob. b WANTED, 30,000 poopio to road tho Stories In" N.Z. Illustrated Titbits/; %JtTANTED, Buyers for bricks, _.5s and ?T 27s Gd per thousand at the ktln. I_mo racho. ground and white slacked. — Nathan llari.or, Mechanics' Day Brickworks. \\f ANTED KNOWN:— Good Grazing T? for cattlo and horses, near town. Grand fed. and plenty ot water.—Webber & Co., LI very Stables, Karangahape Road V^ANTiID "X- OWN—That Inm pro . pared to Advance Money on Personal an-l Collateral Security, repayable by weekly or .monthly instalments. Dills discounted.~ .Tomes Rao. Pawnbroker. WANTED KNOWN -To Gumdigg.r's -Smith's Patent II foot Gum Spear or fndlcator, naat'-y altered to ,') fo.t Kat-y ppearlrg. 12a fid.- Ou view at Moirin'a, Iron monger's, Quoen-atrot.t. W" tiio man that said a good Hoot could not be bought In Kurang,hapn Road under It's lu,b m;uin a big mistake, for I am fortius a splendid Man's K.S. at Os lld.-It. Plowman, Nowton Hoot Factory. Karongahapo Head.



WANTED KNOWN—That Spodding's Knitting KatablUhment la opened at Boohlvo Buildings. Karangahape Road, rear Synionds-atreet. _lt orders carefully attended to. Football clubß supplied promptly. Splendid assortment of Wool. WANTED KNOWN-Choap Boots.— Infanta' Strap Shoes with Cows, la per pair; Children's Sand Shoes, 4 to 0, acknow ledged to bo tho prottiest littlo ehoo in Auck land, prioo, 2.H lld ; Children's Button Boota. 1 to 6, good wear. Is lld; Children's Kid Button Boots, 10 to 13 extra value. 4s 9d ; M.aida' do.. 1 to 2. 6s (jd.-At Badge's Boot Stop, 108, Victoria street, next Aylett & Letham's. \\T ANTED KNOWN—Gents' E. Sides, T . I'ollock's Celebrated Ma _o, 5, 6. and 7, at 7s 6'! ; Auckland-mudo Derby Shoes, 7a lld; dodo Balmorals. 0-. lid ; do do It. Sides, with nr.'i!', (Isfid ; -..ua.-nt.-ed to givo every Eatiafac tton. Splendid variety ot New Gods at ...uilro's Boot Shop, 108, Victoria-street, noxt Aylett fcLotham'd. WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' High Heel D.rby Shoes. Piunolla, Splendid Value, at oi lid ; Ladies' Lancing Shoes, 3b Od; Ladies' High Heel Prunella Boots. Is lld; Lattice' Real Satin Shoos, in white, cream, palo bluo, inarono, and black, at halt-price. 7s tid ; Quantity ia limited, so bo in time.-At J.-,.cigc'B Boot Shop, 108, Victorla-at-cot, noxt Aylett" & Letham's. ANTED KNOWN.—Not Boston Yet —Brown Windsor Soap, 51, Is. and Is Od por doz ; Pomade, 9d per doz ; Silk 800 l Laces, 2d per doz.; I .pea, Id por doz; Largo Fish hooks, la per 100, or 2d per doz ; Largo Splash Mats, 3d ; Parlour Mati-, la ; i-pectr.clcs, Id, 3d, and 9d per pat. ; All C Books. 0 for 3d ;A R C Blocks. 3d per box; Lad lea' Baga. Is Od ; Con certinas, Is lld; Brown Tea-pots, 6d ; Boot Pro tectors, 3d tho card. Aluo, lots of Hoots and Shoos—At DAMPIER'S Only Shop, Vlctorla-Bt. WANTED Kls-'VVN —At tho Polytech nic— Sbk Boollacoa, 3d doz; Brown Wlndaor Soap, Od a dozed; Horrocks's Calico, Sid ; Knives and Forks, Id a pair ; Barry's Tri copherous, la 3d ; Hair Brushes, Gd ; 1 _poo. 0d doz; large Splash Mata. Od ; Men's strong Shirts, le lld ;Do Jonah's Cod Liver Oil. -2i ; Pom._do. lld dtz ; Pipes, od dor,; large Fish Hooks, Is Od per 100; Flowors, 2d a bunch; firatrato Spoc tiieloa.Od a pair ; strong Purses, Gd ; Noedleu. Id packet; large Dolls. 0 l; fingering Wool. Is lOd a head,—At Metcalfe's, foot of Wakefield ft. jner ant s;> &no wk. GEORGE GREGORY, PHOTOn RAPHI.it, QVIOK'R Buil-MNOU (Xeur Throa !__!. P<S, PONaoivMsr hoao,



fr, now producing Flr«f4-ol»a« Photographs nt .hi following reasonable rates i—Carte da Visits, its (d per dos.; Cabinets, P.I Is per don. Ohll aren'i at same price. High-claw Knamolllnpc al a moderate advanoe on above pries*. Trass tars pits UW door regularly. \y ANTED NSI*EC T I O N OF MUN R 0 AND MI L LIG A N'S _T W E E D S. XST ANTED INSPECTED I CASE /)mc\ FOUL / p. \ XT/ cloth, IN ALL NK.W COLOURS. FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS. SPLENDID VALUE, Yard. D. McPHERSO N, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. GTT. ANTED KNOWN. TO THE TAILORING TRADE. J. H. DALTON, Having completed the Alterations lo his Shoo, intends to keep a MUCH LARGER STOCK OF TWEEDS • Than before, and is row prrp.-.red to Cut any i_e-Kih at Wholesale Price. COAT VEST, AND TROUSER TRIMMINGS Kept in Stock. And Sold at Special Advautuge to the Trade. TO THE LADIEB. J.H.I), i? Alan prepared to Cur Ladies' Gar ment* in iho Lat at tylfl. urn fit (ho earno to 111 tUv.Ce. i-.lfif-C tii.llo -! ! h . -Hi Ekirta a Sa.. >.■■•■) si— J. ii DALTON, Tailor, VICTOKI 1 STRKF.T KiiT, Aiic__:>i_d.



WANTED, ;a Girl (about 12 or 13) to mind a bady and make heoelf useful.— Apply. M.is Stewart, coiner cf Haslett stroot. New North Road, VI7AN_Eb, at once, a respedabls Giil Vt to mind a baby and as- Ist in bouaowork. — Apply tor addres. to Mr W. Palmer, Butcher, Pitt-stroot. WANTED, as General Servant, a re spoctablo intelligent pirl with good refi rencca.—Apply beforo 1 o'clock or after 7, to M L roLyop J Yi_____i_L ol,d __M_____.'J^-?- 11 ™-: W~ "AI.TED by a foung Man, living in Mt. Eden Dl trict; lessons on the piano. —State terms to " Piano," this Ofllce. WANTED, a Woman for Washing and Housewo.k (Mondays). — Apply MrS WoodrofTo, opposite Choral Hall, Gratton Road. WANTED to Buy, a Buggy Horss. ' Mubt bo oliea-i -Apply New Zealand Bottling Company, Market-place, beforo 12 To morrow. W~ ANTEL, Immodlatoly, Plain Cook' and Luundrcsi; also HousomUids and -Cveral General Servants.—Mrs Jack.'a Registry, Mount Edcii Road. WANTED, Housemaid (13-), Gisborno ; Goneral (15). country ; Houatmaid (lot) and Generals (IPs an. 12.). lown ; first clusa Man Cook wants Situation, lour years in last placo.— Mrs Klsnio'.o's A CLE' GYMAN ; S Son seeks an en gagement as Companion to an old gentle man. A comfortable homo chief rCQUliite.— Apply T.P.8., Star O/liee. j>UTTEU-.—Wanted, a good Dairy, for L> Ca-h.—Apply E. Porter and Co., Karanga hapo Road. BOOT AND "SHOE TRADE.—Wanted, a First-class Machinist; Flowerist pre ferred ; cbhstant, work guaranteed.— Northern Boot Co. (Limited). CJADiiLE.—Wanted, good Socoud-band O Saddlo ; mu-t bo cheap.-Addrrsa, Btatieg price, et_., Saddle, STAR OfllC3. THE WELLINGTON MEAT PRE SERVING AND REFRIGERATING COMPANY (LIMITED).



Tho following applications will bo received up to noon of FRIDAY. 25th March next, aocom p.-iQled hy testimonials: — for tho Position of Book-keeper, at a sa'ary of £300 por annum For tlio Posilion of Munagor, at (t salary of £250 per annum. Applicants must havo . thorough knowledge of butchering and meat preserving in alt their branches. Full particulars on application to Mr J. It. Blair, Chairman of the Company. Addre3.: Box 188, Post-ofllM. Wellington. HENRY WRIGHT, Secretary. Wellington, Ist March, 1887.



To hat, TO LET, o 2-ioomed Cottage.-J. Abbot, Grootr, Hobson street. npO LET, in Parnell, 'i and 4 roomed JL Hou>e-i; splendid view. Honts. 50. 7s, and oi.—T Hill. Grafton Road. Domuln-etroet. LETJ no-roomed Cottago, ploasantiy situated.- Ith house on left hand from top of lirown street, Ponsonby. Ti .0 LET, a Butcher's Shop in Upper .JL Queen-, .reel, with largo yard ana out houses; telephone atteched.—J. Davios. . jnO LET, near Quoen-strcct,- d and 5 _l roonia lions**, with every convenience ; reduced rents.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-!;t.



TI .0 LET, Furniahod Bedroom and Sitting- J room.-Apply Scott's, Grocer, corner Cook unci Nelson streets. _ TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent loa ; 5 roomed Houso. rent Bs.—Apply T. Harper, Canada-Btreet, cloaejo IHths^Pitt-st- TO LET, ti roomed Houso in Porcpallier Tcrraci ; overy convenienoo ; rent low.— Apply Suffolk Hotol. ri.o LET, 4-roomed Cottage in Lome I street.—A. Wright, Toy Shop. Victorla- Btn-ct West. • _^_ TO LET Rooms furnished or unfurnished, with nao ot kltcbon, rittlneroom and hath. — Apply Jovioua Houso. Wcllusloy-streot West. LET, li Nearly Now 0 roomed Houpo, A near Wellington • strcot; ovory con vciiii-iieo, etc. : rent only l.a Od. - Ai-ply T. Hake well. St»u Office. TO LE , comfortable 4 roomed Cottage i nor.t 8a : jus t out of Hobson-street: sl'o.a l-roomed ono iv NelßOn-stroot.—ll. J. Riordan, Jtiob.on-stroet. .. . r| .6 L]_T, in Arawa-street, Kybor Pass, I a Groomed Houbo on double allotment; gas and wtllor.-Apply to James Haresnape. houao bolow. _ ri .0 LET, off Howe-street, 4 roomed X Cottago ; city wntor and overy convonl enco ; rent. 7s por week.—Apply Mr Small, on prcmlacs. _ TO LET, nico Cottage, 3 roi ins add scullery, in Suflolkatreot. off Newton Road; lout, 5_ Gd.—Apply Mrs Pitkothlf, BCXt dcor. . . . TO LET, Sheii and 5 Rooms, near Eden Vine Hotel; atiit fruit and greongrccer; root, I....—Apply at W. N. Henderson, Mount Kden Head TH .0 LET, a vory Pleasantly Situated 4- JL roomed Cottage, newly cleaned down ; ]~-■. I. ft. Gd —Apply top Houao Victoria Avcnuo, New North Road. rfliO BE L__FOUS(.Ll)7ti-roomed lloueo JL overlooking Lcaniiiigton Hoed ; larno al lotment Apply to G.Druke, next houso, Aiborl Avenue, Mount Kd_cn._ rj .O~LET _ Oli SELL, (.roomed Houoo JL and Shop, with largo scull -ry and [table ; plot 72H_ lOUit ; in Liuuoln-Un ct, I'otsonby.— Apply to J Morton, Roao Road, Surrey Hills (next church],



finO LET, a l-roomed Houso, with scul _L lory. In Waki field-street; also 3. 1 and 5 roomed Houses, with or without stables. Largo jard. Rents low.-Apply Jaa. Itviu, top of Wake Hold- street. T6" LET, "His Lordship's Larder" Boarding-house, Qucon-stroot, centrally situated, and contaiEing 23 Bidrooms ; al.o. Dining-room, Kitchen, Rath-ro.m, &o. ; rent low.—Apply J. M. Lennox. Estate Agont. TO LET, in town, gooU 5-roomed Hou'cs. vory cheap to trusty tenants ; also, Superior 7-rot-mcd Homo. £30just been spent on it iv iniprovcmenta ; will let 10 a worthy tenant for Us.—Apply Thos. D_wos, Grccor, Napior street Store. rs .0 LET, Cheap Offices, Queen and A liigh-streota: Room, 15 X 21, for Meet ings; Travellers' Sample Rooms; Butchers Shop, Wvndhani-street, lti.a; Cottage, Albert stceet, 8s; Boarding House. 3U rooms, High street; Suite of Solicitors' Offices, Queen-Street Cottage, Haslett-streot, 6s.—Edward wayte. TO LET, in Victoria street, a largo and well-situated ..llotrcont, with stable room i.ttachert, suitable f.r coal and lire wood yard, livery and bait stables, fee. Also, very largo Work.hep, huiiablu for builder or mi.nufactur ing purposes.—Apply Mra W. G. Connolly, on the pr iul3oP. ri .0 LET, at Valloy Koad, Mount Eden, ! a Oomfortoblo Family Residence, con taining Ten Rooms. Bath-room, and Wash house ; al.o good Stable, Buggy House, and Cow-sbed. etc , and Four Acres of Land with Cow and poultry in. Will bo let on a term to a good toi.ant-Fur further parlicularp, apply to J. M. LaxoD. care of Jdo Lamb, Eiq., Fort street ; or to Mro Waters, on tho Premises. mo BE LET, Furnished, lor 12 months, -*- Mr McLaughlin's Houso at Papatoltol. 10 rooms, exclusive of bathroom, eto.; out houaes, stable, coachhouse, etc., eto. Good Paddock, 17} acres, bounded by creek. Orna mental Grounds, ond Orchard BJ acres. — For tin Lher particulars apply to F. R. CLAUDS. Shortland-at.



A RARE Chanco for a Working Man- To Let or J.cn.c, at a air all rental. Four roomed Hotis.; Ih'ee allotm.nta; ass. wator, and overy convenience. -A. Holloway, Day-st. q H 0~~ P T 6 LE T. Shop in Biunswlok Buildings in cccup-.ttoli of Mr D. N. Carter. B. TONKS'& CO. TO GROCERS To Let, in Edon Ter- JL race, the House and Shop occupied by Mr Badger .ii.cc tho oroct'on of tho preinisoß.— Apply to T. B Hill, Chemist. Volunteer Notices. A UCKLAND CITY GUARDS Tho Annual Meeting of the Company will bo bold in the Larg« Committee lloom, Drill-.hod, on FRIDAY EVENING next. March 18. at half-past V sharp, Uunnoas: To rccolvo the Annual liepoit aud Balance-sheet, &a. &o. Kvnry member will ploaio attend. By order. THOMAS PHILLIPS. Hon. Secretury. Gazette in Kai-kriii»tcy. rMBANKR U F T 0 Y. i NOTICE OF FILING PETITION. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANK RUi'TOt HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. Iv tho matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act. 1883," and tho other several amendments theiof. Notice is hereby given that Robert BeDJamin- Levett, of Auckland, in the Provlnoial Dls, trict of Auckland, in New Zealand. Marble Maton, baa this day filed in tho said Court at Auokland a Petition to be adjudicated a Bank runt. Dated this loth day of March, 18S7. ROBERT BENJAMIN UtVBTI' TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREMI_~COURT OF BANK RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " Tho Bankruptcy Act. 1883,' and of tbe Bankrnptcy of Robert Benja mih Levett, pf Auckland, In the Provincial Districtuf Auckland, in New Zealand, Marble Ma.on, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby givbn that tbe first General Meeting of Creditors will bo held at my office, .tau BiiUdirgs, Fort-Etreot, Auckland, on TUESDAY, iho -22nd March, 1837, at twelve o'el-ok. Proofs of debt nmet on famished prior In the meeting. Proxy feims can bo obtained at my office. No proof can be admitted, t__ce.l under ordei of tbe Court, after (lie ';::pir. tion ef four months from the date of tbo filing ot !_,« petition. . Account.) sent in unsupported by proof of dobt, sb pre scribed by law, cannot be recognised. JOHN LiWSON, Official Assignee. Auckland, March 16,1557.



For Sale. FOR SALE, at Devonport, Superior Sccon .-hand Piano, by Allison.-Address M.S , Post cilice. Devonport. 17.01- SALE, a light Spring Cart, with Sj cover and sat of harness.—Apply Hey and Guest. Ponso-by Road. 17.0R SALE, a light Spring Cart in good 7 order. — Apply" to W. Parker, Grocer, Ilobson-strcet. _ FOR SALE", a Singer's Machine > boon in use a very short time; price. £3 3s.— Address Rogers, opp. Tabernacle, Karangahape Road. , , IfiOß SALE, Cheap, a Heavy Spring jSJ Cart Horse J young and staunch; any trial given,-!, aweon & Hardy, Crdcroft-atreet, Arch Hill. 87. OR SALE, Tinsmiths' Machines, P Folders, Gioovers, Burrs, Stakes, &c—Applj- Whitehead's Store, Ponsonby, near Threo Ld nips. "J7.OPT - SA_E, Cutter Venus, :!=i-i tonß J_J register, in gocd ordor and well -und.— Apply to Henderson and Spraggon, . u.toms streCt. Tj.ol. BALE, a "bargain, owner j.-'tng to __C KnKland. a Dog Cart and Set of rnf 08 i noarlynow. Apply i. Pattoraon, Coachi-uUder, Qucon Btroet. no.r Tabernacle. ~£p.Oß SALE, a large size Spring Cat in f> Hrst-claSs ofder, or would exchange for a smiillor ono. To bo .2Sn at D.gnau'a Stables, Albert-street. .... FOlt SALE, a Fish, Fruit, Poult?}-, a.id Oyster Business, Gasflttlngs, and Fixtures; In ono of the leading thoroughfares; good turn over. Satisfactory reasons given for retiring.— Apply Star B7.OR"POSITIVE SALE, cheap, and JO terms vory easy. 650 acres good Land, Willi (leen-wator frcntogo. Only eight miles from tho Quoon-attost Wharf. — Apply to John Soppet. Houso nnd Land Agent. 65. Qneen-st. TJ.OR. SALE, Now Mouse, _ roomß, just __J finished, standing on 2 acton land, at Kufom. Splenic! views, unsurpassed in the sub urbs. Beat volcanic toil.—Apply to F. R. Claude, Shorlland-.treet.



T7.OR SALE, 1 aoro 2 roods Land at JJ Epsom ; grand site. Tbe whole of the pnrchaao money can remain at 6 per rent, it purchaser builds house-Apply toF. R. Claude, SSbonland-Btrect. OIISALE, remarkably cheap, and torms easy, a compact little Farm of 100 acres good land, all In grass except a small piece of pretty bush ; all well fenced and subdivided Into paddocks, with frontage to a beantsful Day. A now 7-ronmed House and Buildings complete. —A nply to John Soppot, Houso and Land Agent, 65, Queen-street. _ "CI " 0"" li S A L E -2501bs Box Butter. 4d per l!. (f.s*_ed since Nov) 30 Pond's latent Butter Boxes (tiowi, 2a each Covored Floats, Horso, Harness, and ."Jotter Round, £iS 1 Small Float, £5 na 8 Good Working Horses, £10, £8, and £7 oach 1 rtct Harness and Collars 1 l_irf;o Now Patont Butter Churn, £6 Mnc Gas S ovo and Piping, £110s Looso Cart Cover . . 1 Large Butter Table.. 20s; 1 Largo Butter B_x und Shelves, .53 3 leral Bottle Cons T 3 .gal Milk Dishes I 2 2 K al Milk Lishos f £1 10i 2 Hand Butler BoxosJ Lady's PoDy, steel grey ; very easy riding. £8 Apply— AUCKLAND DAIRY CO., Pitt-street.



A GRAND Little Property for Sale, constating of 8 acres rich Boil, all In gross and fruit trees, north-east aspect, 6 roomed Honso, noarly new, close to 'busses and railway station. Prlco vory low and easy terms.— Sinclair fc Gray, 177, Queen street. . B .6 BAKERS. —Bakery in full swing, JL Horse, Cart and Harness. Shop and Bake house furnished with all requisites; rent low; gcod neighbourhood, and to a man with a know lrdgo of'small goods good opening. Tho lotto bo had cheap; owner leaving for the country.— Apply. STAltOffloo. BANDY LITTLE FARM, s_i acros, Kaßt Tamaki, 1.5 milea from Auckland (bo ing given awaj). together with cows. bor_nß, pigs poultry, cait ard barnesa nearly new, for and Gray. 117. «uecn-Btrcet J' AXE BEACH. —Acre Sections for sale _i with frontages to this Brand bi"ach, at £101) ; ca'J- torms if desired.-C. Willianiaon, Bstaio Agent, Queon street._ PIPE 'ORGAN for Sale, containing 3 ulop>, viz . principal, s op-doaplaon and hftoenth ; suitable for a drawing-room or a small chu-ch ; price. ..id.—Apply to Joehua Jackeon, l.harobroker.N.Z.lPßU'-Bnce Bulldlpgß. S" ADD__ntV~Buelpeßs for Salo-Capital required £100 to ..150; capable of exten sion -Apply, in llrßt instance, at Uraco & Co., Limited, High street. UNIFORM for Sale".-Excellent Fit Out for Artillery Lieutenant Inow .regula tion) ; cheap.—Apply T. tfordyce, Tyrone Build ings, Customß street.



Personal. IF this ahould meet tho eye of Mr Kon dill passenger from Waltaraon Saturday, March 12 ho will hear from an old frlond by sending hi. addrer s to X P.. Stab Office. MATRIMONIAL.— A Childless Widow, ago 35. would like to correspond with a gentleman of small means, age 10 to 45, with view to ..hove. Rofoionco in exchange.—Ad dress, with photo J.H.J.. PoßtOfflcr, Auckland. M~~~BS~ WIDGERY, Midwife, of New market, wishes to inform her friends that tho has no intention whatever of leaving Auokland. PERSONAL.— To Persons wishing to make good jam.- Splendid Applei, Id per lb by case ; Boat English Crushed Loaf Sugar, 3id per lb.-Karlo _fc Montgomery, Karangahape Road.



Meetings lO.R , Juvenile Branch.—The Quarterly • Meeting of the above ill not bo he'd til Tl.ursdiy Evening, the 2fth ins". —A. C. Bigga, Superinlendoct Public Notices



CITY OP AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. SUSPKNSION OF TR4MWAY TRAFFIC ON JERVOIS ROAD. On and after FRIDAY, the 18th instant, the Tramway Traffic will be suspended during the alterations to Hue caused by the cutting down of Jervois Rood to its permanent leveL A 'Bus will connect from Company's Stables with Cars at Three Lamps, running ilie Home Bay Services, for which see time-table, to ba had from all condu".tors and 'bus driver.", or at the Company's office, S3, Que-n .treet. BY ORDER. 83, Quoec-atreet Aucklacd, Marcb 15.1557. CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS AND SUBURBAN LAND COMAPNY. (LIMITED). NOTICE. A LTBSR ATION IN TI ME TA BLE. On and nfier FRIDAY, the 18lli Instant, the "< l'jmway Time-Table willbe altered (Ponsonby, Newmarket, and Onehunga line.). For altera tions, boo Company's Time-Table, t» be had from all conductors and 'bus drivers, or at Company's office, 83, Qucen-Btreet. BY ORDER. S3. Queen street, Auckland, March loth, 18S7. f>«fc EX IRER NIA N - AUSJ 0-.TV XJL i'KALASIAN CATHOLIC #-f BENEFIT SOCIETY. 5V ANNUAL DEMON3TRA. ---0 TION PROGRAMME. BRANCH 81. The Thirteenth Annual Demonstration ot tbiß Branch will take place TOMORROW. ST. PATH ICE'S DAY, when Kb members will offer tho publio a g: nuino ■ OEAD MILE FAILTE. That well - known and excellent BAKU, IMPBY'S UNITKD, has beon scoured for tho day. PROCESSION. The Members and tho Juvenile Contingent arc to aa.en bio at Branch Rooms, Welling-on r-treet, at 8.30 a in., from thenco march to the Cathoaralfor tho purpose of attending at the Holy Sacrifice ot the Ma-s, after which they will reform und march to tho Damaln, via liobaon, Victoria, Albert, Customs, Queen, Woließley, and Syinonds street, and Grafton Road. SPORTS. 1. Running High Jump. Ist prize. Medal; 2nd. Medal. 2. Standing High Jump. Ist prize, Medal; 2nd, Medal 3 ST. Patrick's Juvenile Handicap. Ist prize, presented by Bro. S. Fairweather; 2nd, by Bro. J. Flynn. ■1. First Heat St. Patkick's Opes Handicap, 100 yarda. Ist prize. Dr. Lewis's Medal; 2nd, Medal, hy Dignan and Co. 5. Putting the Stone (throe competitions), lat prize, Medal; 2nd. Medal. 6. Throwing the Cricket Ball. Ist prize. Medal; 2nd, Medal. 7. Fjnal Event St. Patrick's Handicap. 8. Irish Jig and Reel, lit priza, Medal, presented by Max _ inkle ; 2nd, Medal. 9. Collar and Elbow Wrestling. lßt priz;, Medal ; 2nd, Medal 10. K(cking ia. Football Ist prize. Medal, by Mr Teutenberg ; 2nd, Medal, by a pa'ron. 11. Running Hop. Sthp. and Jomp. Ist prize, Medal; 2nd. Medal ' 12. Three Standing Jumps. Ist prize. Medal; 2nd, Medal. Entries for above event., * xolutlve of handi caps, will bo received by the i-.ecretaiy at the poßt, Entries for ;t Ptttrlok'B Handicap tot Jftte- than 1 p.m. Six entries or no event. The decision of the Committee in all casts to beflacl. W. KANE, . Pf *-. etury to Comi. 1 tt. ~ 1 LOCUTION.- An Elocution Class will !» V bo commenced In the Excelsior Hall on Tuesday Evening. 22ad inst., at7.SO, conducted by Mr Barry. 1



INSURANCE COMPANIES' ASSO CIATION. The Insurance Companies' Offices will bo dosed TOMORROW (_t. Patricks Dayh- HENRY WOKi-P. Secretary. ___ T" "HE Members of the Brokers' Association notify that tbelr Offic. will be closed TO MORROW, the i 7th last (3t. Patricks Day).- J. NEWMAN. Chairman. . XX, diaeases requiring invigorative treatment are ourfid by Wolfe's gcn__ri.. UIGHTON HOUSE (late St. James's Manse), Upper Union street-First class accommodation for boarders. Doable and single beds. Plunge and Bhower baths. THE Cheapest; Library in the World. 2d to Read any Novel at Metcalfe fl, foot of Wakefleld-street. . "VfOTICE to the Owners of Lots 87, BS. __?. and 89. Pariah of Kohumaru, County of Mongonuil Enclose address to "Rata, care ol W. Lynch, Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street, Auck land" Something to your advantage. W OLFE' SSCHN APPS, a powei ta\ and whole some tonic _____ . KAKINO SMOKED FISH, wholesale, ; in Is parcels, at the Boat, on 'Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. BOOTH an_"C__ AD WICK, trading as Auckland Dairy Company, request that all ocdOUEta due by them may bo rendered forthwith. ___ ASK your Grocers for Royal Remy's Sraroh, lib and Jib boxes, netwelght. I la the best; wholesale.—Apply to Kir Arthur Maoy, High-street, 8010 Agent for tho manufacturers. OLFB'S SCHNAPPS impartß healthful vlgoi.r to ths brain. CHEAP TIMBEP. ! Cheap Timber 1 Cheap Timber I Aitd all other kinds of BulldiDg Material can bo purchased at prices to meet the times at D. Goldie'B Mills. lf.wer Albert and Little Queen streets- BulldiDgs erected on Deferred Payments. Terms most advantageous to customers ISSTSMITH, Corset and Bandage Maker, baa now a Select Stock of Stay Material to choose from, specially adapted for this climate. Ladies can have Coraets made In any style; Bandages on the latest improved principles ; Stays for Invalids. SDd Shoulder Bi aces.—Ladies waited on In town and Buburbs by sending address to Esfcbank Cottage, Gun dry-street, Newton, bt new Epiphany Church. THOUSANDS of physicians and analysts have i- certiflad to the purity ot WOLW-'sSCHNAPI.. AYE You Heard the News?—J.- Atkinson, Watchmaker and Jeweller, haß Removed from Victoria-street to Karanga hape_ROßdjJo^dooraJrrmJ ; ambourne^i i ___ DB LEGER ERSON, of Otahuhu, begs to ictimato to his patients and friends that, on and after the 22nd instant, he will oarry on the practice of his profession at the houso formerly occupied by tho late Dr. Goldsbro, Parnell. McCOSKRIE & SON, ENGINEERS, CHAPEL STREET Hdva on Sale several Portable Engines from 4"» 20 h.p.j Marine Launet Engines, from 2 h.p and upwards ; several in progress, High and Low pro.sure ; Land K_i?lneß and Boilers made on the premises up to ICO h.p. ; Hydaullc Lifts, from Ito 3 tons; _ awmill Machinery j Wind ing and Pumping Machinery. -Also. Launches Tendered for, made complete, any speed. iT.HE MEDICAL- E LECTRICAL ' X TREATMENT OF DISEASES. An many diseases can bo cured by Electricity without Medicine, and otbera better In conjunc- . tion with Mefltelne. Dk. WILKINS bas added to his Consulting Rooms every necessary Elec- ] trical appliance both tor 3_ternal and External Complaints of the body, including Electrical i Hot and Cold Batbs -Consulting Rooms, Queen- i Btreet, opposite Shortland-Btreet. Auckland. 1 "VT O T I C E. I will not be responsible for any Debts con trasted by my Wife, Eliza Harris, after this dat ° BAVID HARRIS. Gray-street, Auckland. ' HACKS! SACK3I SACKS! Tho nnderelgnod la a Cash Buyer of Rood second-hand Grain Sacks. I GEO. V. JAKJNS. Customs-street. __. i E. DAWSS, Proprietor. ] aKK. HOUSETvIGTORIA-STREET i EAST. : LUNCHEON and Grill Rooms. A Really Good Luncheon for One Shilling. OUETGRILLS a speciality. Only house ] in town to obtain a really good grill. ' Always on. I GO to Park House. The only house in town where you get a good Lunch. One '. Shllllng.-K. Daweß, Proprietor. HAT'S IN A NAME! Try " The Economy Boot Shoo." There you will find own-made Boots, suitable jthsse tiraeß) for all pockets. It's true to Its namo. £ s. d. Women's Leather Slippers 0 Z 11 Women's Kid Walking Boots ~ ~ 0G fl Men's E.S. Boots 0 9 6 Boys'Strom? Nailed Boots 0 6 9 Children's School Boots to size 13 ..040 Children. Copper Toe Balmorals, 6to 6 0 3 11 /choice Taranaki butter. REGULAR SUPPLIES COMING FORWARD WEEKLY. Apply JOHN BUCHANAN. T>OOTS FOR THE MILLION. RICHARD PLOWMAN begs to inform bis friends and the public generally that he has opened a Boot Shop In Karangahape Road, where bo intends to Berve the public with Bootß and Shoes of first-class manufacture at cheapest prices. Also, all kinda of repairs done on the premises while you wait Gents' Half-soled and Heeled, 3S 6d ; Ladieß' do., 2a 6d ; Girlß", la 61; Children's. Is. TheßO are first class, and are guaranteed to Kivo the utmost satisfaction. Second cHsb : Gents', 2s 3d ; Ladies', Is 31; Girls'. 9d ; Children's—Well, I do them for nothing, and Bend them home by the boy. Don't forget-R. PLOWMAN. Wholesale and Retail Boot and rhoa Manufacturer, Karangahape Road. Newton. The Cheapest House in Auckland. tf N L V -16 500 LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S * HATS, c >-J - ALL SHAPES AND SIZES, 2 Reduced to -»■ ONE SHILLING EACH, ° AT M D. W. J AOK * C O -" 8 ' PONSONBY AND PARNELL, ]. O N L T 1 "IVTOTICE TO DAIRY PEOPLE AND OTHERS. As cooler weather appears to have set in, w« are again s ' PURCHASERS OF BUTTER ON OCR USCAL TERMS. Quality must be undeniably good. Cash payments made as desired. Apply for information to BUTTER DEPARTMENT New Zealand Frozen Meat and Sto_aq_ Company Limited. rNREAT TTNREBERVED Q»ALH So ASSIGNED ESTATE oi ROBERT STRONG. VALUED AT £2,749 15* Q-arrett gnos., Having Pnrohaaed tho above Estate for Cash. at a Largs Discount, ARB OFFERING THE WHOLE STOCK AT THEIR AUCKLAND SHOPS. ONE MONTH ONLY, AT TOTALLY UNRESERVED PRIOE3. 1,200 pairs Infants' Strap Shoes, sizes i to 6-M S2OO „ Infants' Strap Shoes, rises 2tpS-Bd ' 8,100 , Infants'StrapSsboes—latoSs. I 1.1.50 „ Children's Lace, sizes 2to 5-lS 260 . Children's E S.d«B, Bizea 2to s—ls lld 1,625 ~ Girls' E. Sides, sizes 10 to I—Ss lld ! 271 „ Maids'2'a-ia lld .....,„ 1 389 .. Ladles' E.S. Boots, sizes 3to 7—4s lld i>2l „ Ladies' ELS. Borne, sizes 3to 7—Sa 9d 345 „ LaSiea' Levant ES. Boota—6a 6d 1,220 .. Ladles' Kid E. 8.-78164 4.735 ~ Ladieß' ditto—from 7s lld to 10s Bd 150 ~ Ladieß' Real French Kid K.S.—6' ltd 7_2 „ Ladles' Kid Buiton, Bizea sto 7—Bs 6d 1.16J „ Ladles' Kid. Walking Shoes, etzes sto 7 —Is lld „ . 875 „ Ladles' Walking Shoes, sizes sto 7— 6s 6d 1,260 ~ Ladles' Walking Shoes, sizes 3to 7— 7s to 8,571 ~ Lndleß'a ditto—from 8s to 10s 6d 1,292 „ Ladles' Button Boots, Blzes 3to 7— from 9s 6d to lis 6d i,311 „ Men's Watertightß-from 7s 114 to lOe 3,272 „ Men'B E S.—from 8a 6d to 13s 6d 1.351 „ Men'B Balmorals - from 9s 6d 3,500 „ Men's Waiting Shoes—from 6s to 1,060 ~ Men's Patent Shoes—Bs 6d 3.520 „ Boys' Boots—from te 6d 1.135 ~ House Boots. Sown—2a lld KTENIMS SHOS.B, EILIPFEBS, HOCBE BOOTS. feO„ in quantities unable to be quoted here. GARRETT BROS., W_J__f___o-s_,,- And . Jfe GABRETI'I BUttDINOS, KABANaABAK-R6*». Auckland. «85Bfc I THIS IS a"qENXJINS SALE.



I 1.0.0. F. Jj M. U. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3,9^0. LoDQE-ROOir: LORNE BTBHEir. A FUNERAL MEETING of tho above Lodge will bo held at the Lodge-room, TO-MORROW iThuraday), at 9. a.m., to form in procession and follow the remains of our lato Brother Benjamin wolmes to their la.t resting-place, Waikomiti. Funeral Regalia. Blaok Scarf and White Glovos. N.B.—Conveyances will be provided for those members of tho Lodge who send in their names or who attend early. Members of Sister Lodges respectfully invited to attend. By order of the N.G. CHARLES S. WRIGHT. Permanent Secrotary. TrtCjT CJHAW, SAVILL, AND -eSgDsJS. O ALBION CO. (LIMITED). jiH___l___ > SHJP LADY JOCELYN. wßUmmmm capt. watt, feom LONDON. Consignees are requested to pass Entries, Pay Frelghtf and obtain Delivery Orders from the " AU the ship's discharge wffl bo landod and Btorod at coosigneoß' risk ana "cant. 8 Watt will' not bo responsible for any Debts contracted by any mombor of hiß orew . without hi 3 written authority. Tenders for the discharging of above veseoVß camo will bo received up to 10 a,m., TO MORROW (THURSDAY), 17th fast. CRU-CKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 18, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, 16th March, 1887. - t> *' /\NEHUNGA RACING CLUB. The Settling over the Autumn Meottne will take place at the Rcyal Hotel. Onehunga, at "yen o'clock THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, the 16th inst. T . O'SULLIVAN, Secretary. TtTOTIOE! NOTICE! HENDERSON'S~MILL TURF CLUR No Games ot Chance will bo allowed at tha above Race Meeting on the 17th of March. By Order of the rpXKTFdNATLICENSING DISTRICT. The following Candidates were selected at a Publio Meeting of Ratepayers as representing the Independent and Moderate Section o£ Electors, and being gentlemen whose ouall-loa tions for the offioo of Licensing Commissioners are undoubted, electors are requested to plump for this ticket:— CHAS. ED. BUTTON JAMES FAULKNER J NO. ALEX. MACK AY F. A QUICK ED. JAS. WHITE. The Polling takes plaoe on SATURDAY NEXT, 19th inßt, at the Lake Sohoolroom, and Gladstone Hall, Northcote. _ ALEX. BRUCE, Chairman of Committee. JOSHUA JACKSON. Secretary. mAKAPUNA LICENSING DISTRICT. At a Meeting held last evening at Lake Taka puna. It was resolved to support tho under mentioned Candidates The Committee earnestly requoat ihe Moderate voters of all parties to give their votes and s_pport to these gentlemen ; MELVILLE. THOMAS SHEA. MICHAEL PARRIBH. MARK The Polling takeß place on SATURDAY, the 19t2i instant, at the Lake School-room and Gladstoflß Hall. Northcote. THE Registered New Zealand Tobacco Compan? (Limited), has been Removed from 21 to 60, Customs-street Kaat. yr 1 b 1 t R E W P. NEW JAMS, 5d peb Tin, 4s 9d peb Dozen.



ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. . VICTORIA-STREET, '' ,'v - CORNER OF. ALBEBT-STBEET. --" , ; TkF" O T I O " D 1. GROCERS. PROVISION DEALERS, DAIRIES AND OTHERS, On or about MONDAY. March 13th, a VAN will be Btarted for the delivery of BUTTER. EGGS and ICE to WHOLESALE BUYERS ONLY, to whom it will be delivered In ANY QUANTITY, LARGE OR BMALL, as required. Persons desiring our carrier to call upon them:; : will please communicate with . _ BUTTER DEPARTMENT, ■■■■-.'< NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). yEALANDIA SHEEP DIP/ This DIP, prepared by Ourselves, is an entirely different atticle to anything now offered to Sheep Owners, and all we ask is * A TRIAL TO PROVE IT3 VAST SUPE-. RIORITY OVER OTHER DIPS.:., j. I v We guarantee it to absolutely DESTROY alt - INSBCrS Infesting sheep, to Improve the con- ' dltlon of the Wool, and to be quite harmless to persons using It ~ . ... KBMPTHOBNB, PROSSER, AND CO.'S New Zealand Drug Company, Limited. . ■ —————^ <— ———————— _. Auctions R, ARTHUR] [J, F, BUDDLH TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock a.m. - r DRAPERY, CLOTBING, BOOTS. WATCHES. ' JEWELLERY, CLEARING-OUT AND BROKERS' SALE. ARTHUR AND BUDDLE Have received instruotions to Soil by Publio Auction, at their Mart, Queen street, To-mor row, at 11 o'clock a.m., DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY, Underclothing, Hats, Men's and Boy's Clothing, Boots and Shoes. A Quantity oC Second-hand Personal Effects and Clothing. Gold and Silver Watches, Jewellery, &c. Terms—Cash beforo Delivery. . , V, S. COCHRANE] (JAMBS DAUBS FRIDAY MARCH 18th At 11 o'Clock. DRAWING AND DINING - ROOM SUITES, WALNUT PIANOFORTE, BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CAR PETS, CASE STUFFED BIRDS, BOOKCASES, RANGES, PLAT FORM AND COUNTER SCALES. MANGLES, HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday next, 18th instant, at clevon o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE consist ing Of—Walnut Piano by Martini, Draw ing and Dining-room Suites, Brussels and Tapestry Carpet*. Rlmu Bookcase, Case Stuffed Birds, fenders and Irons, Hearthrugs, Chef- - f oniers, Iron hnd Wood Bed.teuds, Half Tester Iron Bedsteads, Pailiasßos. Mattresses, Feather Pillows, Washstandsand Ware. Dressing Tables. Mirrors, Austrian Chairs, Pictures, Wood and Cane Seated Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Round and Square TaOlts, Couches, Meatsafes, Cut lery, Glas.ware, China, Clocka, Ritchea Utensils, Sec, &a, Sashe... Doors, Counter. Large Range, Mangle, Avery's Plalform and Counter Scalts. Cutler's Lathe, aad Grinding I Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON," Auctioneers, SATURDAY, "MARCH 19, ~*. At 10 30 o'clock. PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GAS STOVES, ORNAMENTS, BATH, KITCHEN UTENSILS, &c. • Under Bill of Sale, without Reserve. D. F. EVANS, ; , Has been instructed, under bill of sale, to sell by publio auotlon, at his Mart, on Satur day. March 19, at 10.30 o'clock sharp, without: RESERVE, PIANO (by Newfleld), Fane./ Baskets, Mtißic. Round Table. Sofa. Austrian B.W. Chairs, Linoleum. Bookshelves and Books, En graviegs, Mirror, Clock, Musical Bos, Orna ments, Statuettes. Venetian Blinds, Iron Bed* steads, Palliasses. Mattrasßes and Bedding, Chests ot Drawers, Dining Table and Cover. Cheffcnler, Fender and Irons, Coal Scuttle. Seltzogohe, Curtains and Blinds, Sewing. Ma chine, Work Basket, LafgeOas Stove, Crockery. Cutlery, Large Safe, Washtubß, Large Bath and Shower, Washstands and •'Were, Bird Cage, Picture Frames, Images. Coloured Glass. Wooden Bedsteads. Cupboards, Sundry Lot at Tools. Household Furniture and Kitchen Ra« quisltes, &o. ft ..~_VA'NSi ' Anotioneer. ' Jv ~ Cmt_MX«4«n Sixth Pago J J