Waitemata County Council.

A speoial meoting of tho above body was held at 10.30 o'clock thia morning in tho oltico of tho Council, Palmorston Buildin;;?. Present : Messrs O. May? [Chairman), Monk, M.H.8., Alison, Lning, Lloyd, Sinclair, Cant-well, McLeod, and Smyth.

Division of the County.—The special business was tho division of tho county into now ridings.—Tho Chair man movod as follows : — 1. That in tho opinion of this Council tho repre sentation of the different ridings requires re adjustment—Carried. (2) Th3tonivndaJtor tho second Wednesday in November noxt the county shall be divided into eight ridings with one momber for each as follows : —(I) Takapuna Riding, comprising Liku Road district, No. of ratepayers 250, rate at (i farthings iv tho pound, t775 1 Is 6i—Carried. 2. Northcoto Kiding, com prising Northcote Road district, 209 rate payers, returnable rate, £567 2s. (2)Birkou iiead Riding, comprising Birkenhead Rjad district, 300 ratepayers, returnid g £S3SlBt 1 d L'atos. (4) Wainui Riding, comprising Pukoatua, Wainui and Whaiigaparoa Koad Districts, 440 ratepayers, £557 153 Id, re turnable ratea. (5) Waikomiti Riding, comprising Waikomiti, Waitakeroi South, Titirangi and Manukau, outlying districts, 359 ratepayers, £459 Ilia Od, returnable Kites. (C) Waitakerei Riding, com prising Waitakeroi East and West and \Vaipareira, outlying districts, 292 rato payers, £590 10s returnable rates. (7) Htlonsvillo Riding, comprising Hblena villo Town and Maritahi Road Districts, 230 ratopayors, I'b'Oli lOd, roturnablo rates, (S) Kaukapakapa Kiding, comprising Kau kupakapa Road District and Arnrimu out lying district, 414 ratepayers, .CSS7 3a Gd, roturnablo rates. —This recommendation wits adopted. —Mr Monk remarked that the system of dividing tho county was pomieiou", as in many instances tho sparsely-populated districts had no voico in tho government of thoir districts. Tho fact waa that tho County Act was not satisfactory, as tho Chairman had not the power to divide the Road Board Districts.—The Chairman eaid that tho idea of tho Legislature was to preserve tho ih torests of tho wcakestof tho local districts. It could only bo done by a special potition from the peoplo themselves, and that was vory difficult to obtain.—Mr Laing said that this division had no right to bo made. It meant that his district would bo entirely ignored.—Mr Monk complimor.ted the Chair man upon the clever manner in which he had divided tho district undor the circum stances.

Thia concluded the bueinseaof tho special mooting.

OEDINAKY MEETING.

Tho ordinary meeting of tho Council waa then procoeded with.

Statement of Accounts. — Tho Chair man stated that since August last, rates to tho amount of £1,816 0a !M had boon received at the ollico, of which £450 43 Cd had boon received during last month. Other accounts were : balance duo to bank, £357 ISa Sd; accounts to be paid, £'20SOs lOd-total debit balance, £5!»5 19s (id. —On the motion of the Chairman, fccondtd by Mr McLeod, tho statements ware adopted. —It was also resolved —

" That in terms of sections 02 and 63 of ' Tho Counties Act, lbSG,' a list of default ing ratepayers in each ridiDg of the'county be mailo up on tho Ist of April next and published in each riding "

Waimai/ku Road. —Tho following tenders wore received for tho formation of 37 shaina o! the above road: —Wilson and Co., £.30; 11. Fulton, £50 ; Donovan, ib!) Jos ;B. Hill, £43; and Kisely, £48, Tho tender of 14. Hill wa? ascopted.

Caktinci Scoria —Temiors woro received as f Hows for the cartage of 30 trucks of scoria from the Uendoreon etatiou: —I'ultoD, Ss lid per truck ; Hill, 4* 5d per truck ; and Morely, it lid per truck, bill's tender \v;»s accepted. A letter was received from Mr Vilkins, aeking that certain other ivoiko bo aleo dove on the road at an esti mated cost of £26.—Mr Monk also drew attention to the necessity of forming a ro»d across a nwamp near Woodhill.—lt was resolved tint tenders bo called for tho A'orks montioncil by Mr WU kins.—MrMontothon obtained permission lv move "That the Engineer be instructed to complete tbo survey and prepare plans nndspecificatioaafor formationof a road from Woodhill to Kewiti, tho coat not to exceed £10 j" •'That tho liaihvay authorities be requested to hand over to the Council such portions of the old railway lino that they had abandoned." This was adopted.

A Harrowing Scene.—Mr lidwin Har row entered the mooting at this etage, and wanted to hand in a letter to the Board.— The Chairman refused to accept it, as it was out of order. — Some discussion ensued, Mr Harrow asking members of the Board to hand in his letter.—The Chairman intimated that ho would not receive it even then.—Mr Harrow next offered tho lotter to each member, when it was also declinod. He then laid it on tho press table. After a few minutoa he presented the letter to tho Chair man, who threw it on tho floor, and stated that if there was any further trouble he would have to call ia a constable. Mr Harrow replied that ho bad already provided for that by asking Mr Superintendent Thomson to have a constable in attendance. —Mr Mays then said, " Very well, Mr Harrow, if you do not koep quiet I shall hoist you with your own petard." Mr Harrow then resumed bia seat, remarking that the hour of moeling had been altered from 1 o'clock to 10 30 in o.der to throw him off. Shortly afterwards he retired.

Briuham's Creek.—A memo. w»b read from the Engineer, recommending that 10 chains of roadway ehould be formed from Brigbam's Creek to Ararimu.—Mr Smyth opposed the expenditure of any more money in tho Waitakerei Riding. —Ultimately it was resolved that the Engineer be in structed to prepare planß for the work. Ho was a'so authorised to employ a couple of men on the Waitemata-West Coast Road.

Dairy Flat.—Mr Beetbain reported that about half a mile of road between Kunherd and Blackbridge, at Dairy Flat, required attention, as it barred all traffic. —'ihe letter was referred to tho local body, as the road was not a county one.

Main Road— Kaukapakapa to \Vaikui. —Mr Sinclair submitted a lengthy report upon neceeeary works on theKaukapakapa- V/ainui main road.—lt was reeolved that the original line through Mr Elias's land be adopted by the Council as a main road, and that the Engineer be instructed to make ft survey during the winter months of the intarvening land mentioned in the foregoing report with a view of acquiring the land for the continuation of the main road whether by private treaty or under the Public Works Act,

Damaue to Waikomiti Station. —Tho manager of railway wrote claiming for damages done to railway station at Wai komiti.—lt wae resolved that the account be paid and charged to the contractors. In Meijoriam.— A letter was read from Mrs M. Hurst, wife of the lato member for Waitomata, acknowledging receipt of letter of condolence from tho Council. — Letter was received.

Mairetahi.—Mr Gilbert JLudlow, Stste tary of the above iioad Board, wroto for warding cheque for £50 on accout of work done on the Babylon main road. YVArwEKA Koad.—The Chairman of the Waiwera Koad Board wrote re the upper Waiwera Koad, forwarding tho following resolution of the Board, " That this Board never had anything to do oither with tho making or taking of thid road, nor were they ever consulted on this Bubject. It was takeD and made absolutely by your council and is therefore a county road. The writar further stated that the matter was to be laid before the Minister for Public Works and that his decision would be forwarded when received. Consideration of tho matter was accordingly deferred for the present. Lake Kuad Board.—Mr T'lomas Seaman wrote on behalf ot the Board, asking that a portion of tho reserve might be fencod in and cleared so as to be available for uee. It was resolved that the Lake Board be in formed that the Council has no funds available for the purpose, but that tho Council is prepared to appoint a Board of Trustees, who may be nominated by tho local Board to have the control and man agement of the Cemetery revenue. Whakf at Bkigham's Ckkek.— The Engineer reported re the probable site and cost of a wharf on the Waiternata Harbour at Mr Chamberlain's property, that he bad selected an eligible Bite near the couth side of Brigham's Creek. He estimated the cost of wharf £152, earth work approaches £33 03 ; total, £185 os. —It was resolved that provided Mr Cham berlain dedicates a road to the proposed wharf the Engineer prepare plans and specifications for the work, and that they be submitted for the approval of the Auck land Harbour Board, in terms of ■ tho col dition laid down by that body.

Roai> to Waitakekui Falls. —Tho En gineer reported that be had laid out a line by which the road to the falls could be carried through Mr John Smyth's land. Mr Smyth said ho would give the land for a road to Waitatara Valley without any conditions whatever, provided thai;

it was also taken through Smell's pro perty. Mr Fred George, one of tho trustees, was in attendance, and said that the trustees were willing to give per mission, provided that thjj road was fenced at either sido and compensation paid.— After some discussion, Mr George promised to write to,, his co-trustee, asking him to consent to the road going through iho land. Ths matter was therefore deferred for ono month.

Otakanini Bridoi;.—JudgoFenton wroto calling attention to the Btato of tho road underneath Otaltanini Bridgo-It was re solved that the Engineer bo instructed to mako specifications for clearing and form ing the road through the land north of Otakanini Bridge ; cost not to exceed £50. Helensviuk.— Mr Veronco wroto offer ing to look after the swing bridge fcr £2 per annum.—Declined.

NORTHCOTE WIIARr APPROACHES. A letter was read from Matthew Patterson asking tho Council to refund the depoeit forfoited by him on the above contract— Tho request was declined. The Chairman remarked that although £50 was a large sum to take from .tho man yet it had cost the Council over £150 owing to tho way in which the matter had been involved through tho contract being sub-let. Woodwards Cross Koad —Mr John McElwain wrote, asking for £20 to bo ex pended on tho above road.—Mr Smyth said that too much money had already been oxpendod there. Upon his motion, it was resolved Mint the Council contribute £10, on condition that Mr McElwain contributes a similar sum.

W.ukomiti - West Coast Road.— Mr Usher wroto asking for certain works to be dbuoon tho abovoroad.—Mr Cantw'oll ro lucta'ntly moved that tho application bo doforred for want of funds, Ho also drow attontjon to tho onoimous trullic on tho North Road owing to tho largo numb'or of funerals. He suggested that tho Chairman should ask the City Council to contribute £100 per annum towards tho maintenance of this portion of the road. Taui'Aui Road.—An application from Mr Yoss to havo theToiipahi Koad metalled Manukau.— &. petition was received from somo of tho residents of the Manukau Hid ing, praying that Mr Beetham's lino of road bo adopted from York's Little Muddy Crook and tho Big Creek Bridge. This matter was deferred until next mooting. Road Maintenance.— Cr. Llojd movod, " That tendors bo called for maintaining tho following county roads in tho Waito mata Riding ; Ist, Okura Bridge to Wado Bridge; 2nd, Wado Bridge to Waiwera ; 3rd, Lucas Crcok to Wade ; 4th, Wude to Elias."—Tho motion was adopted.

Avon dale - Mr J. R. Wickham wroto requesting that hia rates for the current year should bo reduced, as thoy wore just 18 times aa much as tho iirst year whon ho took possession of tho farm. Tho rates were £4 5s in ISS4, and in 1557 they were increased to £14 IS3 lid. Mr ,lohn Buchanan, tho owner of tho pro perty occupied by Mr Wickham also wroto respecting tho matter. The Chairman stated that Mr Buchanan had neglected to appeal to tho Assessment Court and that had really caused tho troublo Ho was -very serry for tho tenant. On the motion of Mr Allison, tho request waa do clined.

New Lynn..—C. Davies wroto asking that tho newly-laid acoriaon the New Lynn Road needed binding,—Referred to Mr Mr Parker.

This concluded the business.

Resident Magistrate's Court.— This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Ee<j , R.M ) Judgment Summons.—Judgments were given in the following cases: Hell v. EcklcntfberK, £3 Os Gd : Lewis V. Wilson, .-C3 33 !M ; Bond v. Grey, £.27 (is id; Levy v. Waller. £.22 1& Od ;H. P ee k v. A. llrockliss, £2 IBs 3tl.

THIRD EDITION. CIVIL WAR IN BULGARIA

FIGHTING AT RUSTCHUK.

GREAT BLOODSHED

(HEWER'S CABIiKGRAM )

Sofia, March 3.

NothiDg authentic has yet been recoivod as to tbo position of affairs at Silistria, owing to the telegraph lino having been

cut. It is generally belies-ed, however, that the insurgonts tied from tho city.

Reports are to hand from Rußchuck that the rising has spread to that place, and sevoro fighting has takon place betwoon tho Royalitts and Rebels, resulting in great bloodshed on both sides.

Another Account.

(special message.)

London. March 3. It is reported that duriDg the absence of the garrison of Rustchuck the populace rebelled.

MORE TROUBLE IN AFRICA.

A British Consul Kidnapped,

(keuteb's teleukam.)

London, March '•>. News has arrived from tho West Coast of Africa that Mr Johnston, British Consul at Cavisroons, has been kidnapped by a body of native navagee.

Cargo Steamer Service

(SPECIAL MESSAGE )

London, March 3.

Messrs Tyser & Co. have contracted to run a monthly cargo steamer fitted with Hall's refrigerator between London and Now Zealand, The steamers will call at Antwerp and Sydney on the outward routo, and at some port on the Continent on the homeward journey. [Mr Robert Uabson, of Napier, re preeonts Tyer and Co.

The Direct Steamer Coptic.

Rio Jankiko, March 3.—Arrived : Coptic, bound for Plymouth. Her cargo of frczan mutton is in good condition.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING.

(BY TELEGRAPH - OWN REPORTER )

Hillseoro', 2.15 p.m. The first equad is juet finishing the 500 yds raDge of the Christchurch Match. Captain WFiito, Auckland, made 21 with one mies ■ Webster, Auckland, 22, with one miss ; Johnston, Clutba, 27.

Wbito is now 310 ; Johnston, 307. The learn Match.

The following corps have entered co far for the Teams Match ton City Rifle, Kaiapoi Kiflee, Napier Artillory, Riverton Kifles, Wellington Artil lery, Thames Navals, Christchurch Hon. Keserve Corps, Chriatchurch City Rifles. The Council will cither have two teams to contfßt, one being for riflemen and tho other for carbines, or eleo clump tho whole men together for a doublo contest, involving a change of weapon?. This will satisfy car bine men who, otherwise, would bo at a disadvantage.

MOUNT EDEN WATER SUPPLY.

Only Ono Polling Place.

Attention is drawn to an important change in the polling place for the poll on the question of Mount .Eden water supply to morrow. The announcement appears in another column,

Kabangahake, Wednesday.

Diamond.—The crushing of about '25 tons of general quartz, which is now being put through Railey's plant for this mine, is shaping splendidly on the plates, and the clean up, which will take place about the end of the week, should result in a very handsome reLurn.

ALLEGED INCENDIARISM.

Charge Against John Honry Stubbs,

John Henry Stodbs was charged at tho Police Court to day, before Mcsera L, Ehronfried and D. G. MacDonnell, J.P.s, with, feloniously setting fire to a certain dwelling-house, his own property,, with intent to defraud the New Zealand Insur ance Company.

Sergeant Pratt prosecuted, Mr Button appeared to watch tho caso for tho In surance Company, and Mr Campbell do fended tho prisoner. Sergeant Pratt, in opening the ca=e for the proeecution, stated the suspicious cir cumstances connoctod with the fird He said he would prove that both the house and furniture were over-insured. Detective Walker clopesed that he waa also a civil enginoor. He prepared tho plan produced and laid before the Court. The hou;e on tho plan was situoted in Domain-street, Devonport. Sergoant Gillies deposed that on tho morning of tho 27th he was on duty with Constablo O'Brien until about 12 15. Ho parted with him outside tho Flagstaff Hotel. O'Brien proceeded hoinowarde, and witness wont towards his hou^o, near tho Dock. Constable O'Brion would bo within view of. defendant's houeo on his way homo. Shortly after leaving O'Brien, witness was called upon rit his houso by Mr Pottor. That was about ono o'clock, and ho wao in bed. Pottor told him thoro had been a bit of firo at Stubb'e placo in Domain-street, and that Conatablo O'Brion wantod bim thoro at once. Ho occompaniod Pottor to accused's houso, whoro Pottor lofc him, declin ing to bo mixod up in his neighbours1 alVnirs. When witness got to tho house ho found tho accused, his wife, and Constable O'Brion in tho room, which was ap paroutly used as a kitchen. When ho got inside tho room lio saw that tho room had beoa on fire in two places. Tho first placo ho observed was at tho mantelpiece, and then lio saw that tlioro had also boon n firo attho window. He asked tho accused how

hoaccountcd for tho firo Firat ho faiii lie did not know, and immediately afterwards added that tho koroeone lamp had burst, and caused tho lire on tho mantolpieco. Witness a?ked whoro he had tho keroseno lamp, and ho eaid id was on tho mantel piece. Ho pointed out that this was a dangorous placo fur it, when accused explained that they had boou in tho habit of leaving it there. Witness asked whoro accueod had been that night; and lio replied that ho had Become across from Auckland in tho 10.20] boat. Ho had supper and a bottle of ginger alo after coming homo, and then went to his bedroom for the purpose of going to bed. He then remembered that he had not put out the kerosene lamp and came back to put it out. When ho camo back the mantel piece had been on (ire, and tho lamp was buret. Either ho or Constable O'Brien drew witness's attention to tho lamp on tho table. Ths lamp (produced) was ttva lamp in question, but it had been broken since this morning, | when it woe intact. (Mr Campbell did not think the lamp was admissible in evidence unlosa it was in tho coudition in which it was found in tho houso). Tho lamp was three parts full of oil when it was found in tho houfc, and this morning it wan about a quarter full. Tho lamp was crackod at tho time ho found it. Witness asked accueod how he accounted for the fire at the window. Ho eaid ho did not Know, and witnoss asked him if ho did not mako any attonipt to put tho tiro out. He replied that he had, and had thrown a blanket over tho lire on tlio mantclpicco, and it might havo beon sparks from tho blankot that, not tho part noar tho window on tiro. Witness asked where tho blankot wag, and ho said it waa a bit of a blanket. Ho asked whoro that wne, uod lio replied that it wan a small bit, about that size, indicating the length of his hand, and that it must havo beou burned. Witnoea remarkod that lio appeared to bo voiy woll dressed at auch an unusual hour of tho morning for people to bo up, and ho enid pooplo wore in the habit of sitting up lato on Saturday night. Accused was dressed in troupers, voet, shirt, collar, tio, and elastic side boots. Ho had n long gold chain around his nock. Mrs Stubbs was in tho bouse,and seemed to bo dressed in her ordinary household drees. Sho' did not appoar to have got aud donly out of bod. Witness, asked why they did not givo tho alarm of tiro, and Mrs Stubbs spoke out, and said thoy did not like to moke a noise, becauso they might dis turb a eick noighbour in tho noxt houso. That houso was botwocn two and threo chain? distaut. Witness asked if ho did not do anything but throw a blanket on the fire, and ho eaid ho bad thrown o bath of wator on it ds woll. Wit ness then took Constable O'Brien with him to have a look through tho houso, and accused accompanied them. Ho found in the hall what he would call a clothes basket. It was packed full of all kinds of crock ery, which did not appear to havo been hurriedly placed thoro, but was very nicely packod. It was the most neatly packed parccil ho bad econ for some time. On tho top of tho basket wbb an old skirt or dress, a book or two and some looeo papers, tDgelher with a tmall workbaskot. Thoro was also a blankot or two beside it.

Sergeant Pratt askod the witness bow long it would tako to pack tho basket of crockery.

Mr Campbell objected to the ques tion, and submitted that in matters of op:nion only skilled evidence should bo taken. He would ask their Wor ships before the eiso was decided -to go over to Devonport and eeo tho placo for themselves. The things woro still as they were.

The Bonch allowed tho question to bo put.

Examination continued : Ho believed it would have taken him 20 minutes to pack the crockery, but he was not tkillod at the bueinoes. Thoro was a perambulator beside tho basket, but witness did not look into it to coo if it con tained anything. The next thing he caw was a bath, about twelve or fourteen inches deep by about two foet, which was full of books. They did not appear to be thrown in indiscriminately, bub rather placed there with care. There was a pair of lady's boots on top of the books. He next saw a knifobox with a handle in the centre of it- and in the box wore knives, forks, spoons, two tablecloths, Fome can dles, and about half-a-pound of tea in a package. He also caw a email box of tools, four picturos, a cruetstand, and other articles. 1 hose goods were all on the floor of the hall, with the excoption of the tool box and cruet, which were on a small shelf. He and tho constable went up staiis, and saw an old wooden bedstead, a straw mattraas, a tick of some kind and a cotton quilt. To theright of tho bedstead was an old ca?e, which had apparently beon used as bedstoad. In the next room, was found nothing but two or three boards. In the third room was a box full of rags and old clothing, a quantity of paper and ?ome sundries. When they came downstairs, witness asked to be allowed to fee the interior of the bedroom, the door of which waa thut, but titubbs replied that bis wife was in bod. Witness insisted on seeing the bed that night, and offered to wait till Mrs Stubbs had clreesed and loft it. In the bedroom, which bo inep' cted subsequently, he paw n baekot cradle packed full of mantelpiece ornament?, two or three blankets and a pillow or two. A washbasin waa full of mute, toilet cots, &c. There was a chest of drawers in the room, but they were full of linen. There wore ulso a child's cot, a bed, two chairs, and a largo picture in the room. There wore also a sheet or two and a quilt on the bed. Before he went upstairs he noticed some half burned sticks and paper on the mantel piece (sticks and papor produced). He also found a pair of ladies' boots in the fire place. Tho debris and the boots smelt of kerosene, and witness asked accused how the odour came to be on them (The boards which had been above tho mantelpiece were produced) The tiro did not extend quite to the ceiling. The two fires were fully fix feet apart, and he could uot see any connection between the two.

Mr Campboll said tbat thoir Worships would ccc tbat the inquiry was one that should have taken the torm of an inquest. It, would shorten the caEe considerably if (heir Worships would visit tho scene of tho fire, where the things still were as they were on Satuiday night. Mr Button said one of the articles had not been left as it wap.

Mr Button approved of the proposed visit, and the justices decided to go over by the half-past two o'clock boat, and ad journed the case till Monday.

LATE SHIPPING.

Lyttklton, this day.—The ss Kahu took malls for the Chatham Islands last night, end will not return before the 23rd, being m.der orders from Government to await the c'oao cf the Native Land Court, which meot« on Tnurn dny npxt, ann is likoly In laet aV.ut a week. Tho Kahu took a full compliment of pttssenKers.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The Board of Education met this afternoon at 2 p.m., when tho following business was

disposed off ; —

Chairman's Report. — The Chairman's report was as follows :—(1). Tenders hava been invited for painting school and teacher's dwol'.iog-houao at To Awamutu ; (2) a tendor of £50 a year for land in LTov/o strcet bau been sent to and acoeptod by the tho City Council; (3) authorieod lavatory and closet at Albert atroet auxiliary at estimated cost, £G lla Gd ; (4) Avomlalo Committeo informed tint there ia no objection to their granting u;B of school room for religious services ; (5) meeting of householdorß has boen convenod for Satur» day, March 19, for tho eloction of a school committee; (0) application has been made to the Crown Lands Board for reservation of five acres of land for future requirements aa a school site at I'ukoUoho; (7) tho Chairman of Taupiri School Committeo has been aeked four times to render school fund accounts for audit, and haa failed to do bo ; (S) teachers—the following arrangemonts have boen m.ido : Misa A, C Morrison, probation, to Ponaonby j Mr 11, Poland, probation) to Newton East; Misa S. M. Browne, studont of Training Collego, to Onehunga school in absence of assistant j (!)) resignation received, Mr GeOrgo Calvert, toachor, Hastings School. Other matters of minor importanco wore also dealt with. Eaht TaM.uu.— Tho Chaiiman of Com mittee wrote that tho roll number is now 70, aiid asked for increased school accom modation.

iSi-nBHT-STKKET SclloWj. —Mr Ci. M Bur linson roported having ojioned tho Albert etroet School on March Ist. Miss Martin wan in attendance, and three boya wcro ad mitted.

Tkaining Cou-kiii!,—Mr E. 11. Gullivor, M.A , reported on Btudpntß for Fob riiary that there wag a certain nervoua neea manifest, wliieh provenled him from rightly estimating the capacity of ovory toaclicr, but in overy c»es, he was fliyiiß of honest and oarnoac work and a wish to bonotit to tho utmoat by making tho most of opportunities afforded by tho Training Collcgb.

TELEGRAMS.

WBLUNUTON, this day

After deducting ro-insurauces, tho Equit able Company havo a ntt risk o£ .C2,(J50 on tho late liro, of which £1,375 ia on Johns ton and Co.'« (partial lose),

C'lllUSTOllliKCli, this day.

Early this Jmorniug a liro in tho south west of tho city destroyod or insurod threo cottagos. Insurance : Now /.oaland, .CSO ! hlalional JtlOO.

POLICE COURT.-This Way.

Before Moesrs L. Ehronfriod nnd Duncan*

J.lVe) Oiutnkknness. — Threo porcoiss wero punished for this offence .ItiiiUY DtMSCOLti.—Joromiuh Driscoll was chargod undor tho I'olico Offonccs Act with lighting In Albort-Btreot and doing an oll'en sivo act.—Accusod denied tho chargo.— Tho ovidonco showed that tho accused wu? lighting in front of tho Foroators' Anns Hotel, with his shirt off. Evidence was given by soveral witnesses, and tho accused was lined £5 and costs, or ono month on ono chnrgo, and bound over to keep tho pcaco for six months, himeolf in .t'so aud two s>urqtios of £25 oach, on thoothor.

Allkiikii IjAKHknv.—Chiirgoo of larceny iißainst Hurry Uiiide, David lluntor, aud .John Charles McCarly woro ritnandcd.

Second Edition. RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING

(BY TKI.EGKAI'II. — OWN KKIOKTI'.U).

CIIKISTCIIUKUH, thif day

Iho 200 yds. rango in Wuncnnui Match \v»h coinpleteil just nftor thu Auckland men hnd evidently got uaod to this drawback, for their scoro is good, whilo Bomo of tho leading shots for other districts fell off considerably, notably, Shaw (Wellington), who only tnado 10. Captain Whito is himself again ond put on 31, Little lying closo afc his heels, with 31, whilo Johnston, of Clutha, to whom tho Otugo men pin their hopes, only added i!S to his aggregate, thus giving tho Auck li ndora an extended lead. Crawford, of Christchurch, made tq> tcoro (:»), bat his aggregato is low. Cither good scorors woro : Moosotnan, Wanganui, ,'!S; Major Burns, DunediD, 33 ; MeLauchlin, Mmterton, 35 ; Chuck and Hogore, Blonhoim, 3-1 each O'Koy, Taranaki, 33; Fairs, Auckland, Foster, Wanganui; Badgor, Groymouth ; and Lowis, CWristchurcb, :>:! each ; McKen/.io, Blonhoim, Mana, Dunedin ; Howcll (Taranaki), Brown (Mastorton), 31 each. It will bo seen that Fairs has pushed himself still further forward in tho aggregates. Alleged Unfair Practice. During the firing at tho 200 yards range this morning, sumo ISS4 Govern ment ammunition (much superior to and quite different from Kynock's br.ind, which is prescribed for use) wm found at the firing station, occupied by 4 well-known maikunen after they had gono away. The tents were promptly searched, but nothing was discovered. Tho Council in tend to probe the matter to tho bottom, and anyone found guilty will bo disqualified throughout tho meeting. Tho discovery created a feeling of distrust among tho com petitors, and it is apprehended that ono of the parties owes his big scoro today to ISSI ammunition. Eiflo Aegvogatcs. Tho cix highest abrogates in the Killo Championship are :— Capt. Whito, Auckland 253 Capt. Little. Auckland \i»3 Voluntoer Johnston, Clv ha 28J Corporal Fairs. Auckland 2< 7 Lieutenant Foster. WaiiKannl 271 Corporal McKeßzie. Blenheim 272 Tho first stage, viz., 300 yards, of the Woet Coast Match, was taken immediately afterwards, and the result produced the fol lowing changes in the highest aggregates: — Poralow, Auckland, SI SO3 McCorkindale, Oaraaro. 3i i.'BD Webster. Aucklnnd, 21 277 Weir, Thar.es, 31 27.1 Thorburn, Thames, 33 270 Davy, Wellington. 21 265 Wo.lley, Auckland. 30 SSM [ Lumsden, Auokhlud, 'Si 2liO ' Kulo, uamaut. 27 258 Mahoney, Wanganui, Morris, Dunedin, Watt, Alexandra Cavalry, aud Rule, Oamaru, 248 each ; Sinclair, Christchurch, cornea next with 22C, and Bonjumin, Auck la ,d, 255, Vol. White and Payne, of Auck land, 253. With three mon in the iiret quurlotlo for tho Kiilo Belt, and cix out of tho first eight for the Carbino Bolt, Auckland's cbames of securing both Belts is most en couraging. McCorkindale ia tho most daugorous man. The position of the Auckland and Thames men is all very gratifying, when it ia borno in mind that they only number 35, out of 306 competitors. Nearly every cor pa in the Cavalry beiDg represented. No more shooting takes till place til' this aftornoon, when tho 500 yds Btago (Chriet church Citizens' Match) will ba taken. It counts for both belts.

STRANGE FATALITY.

Three Mon Poisoned by Eating Shark.

(kv telegraph —own uokbespo.ndd.st.)

Port Chalmdhs, thi3 day. Akbived : Thurlow, birque (Captain Scoullar), from the Mauritius, January •21st. She brings 2GO tons f eugar, 10 tona of fibro and 400 tons of Bupar for Lyttelton, On the passage, throe seamen died from supposed h'eh poiEoning through eating ehark. The eteward was alsa attacked, but ia now convalescent. Tho second officer partook of tho fish without any Eerioue coneequences. The Health Officer lias placed the ship in quaran tine.

*£BE AUCKLAND EVENING STAE, FI'JDAY, MARCH 4, 1887.



We bklikvb Mini if evory one would nsu Hon Bitters freely there would be much less slcikness and misery in the world, and people are fast finding this out, whole families keeping well at eftrijUMcostbylts.use. We advise all to try



£100 Reward.—Tlicr cure all diseases of tha Btomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and £100 will bo paid for a case they will not core or help, or for anything impure or injurious found In {hem—Hop Bitters. Teat it.



William Scott, a prisoner, having died in the gaol from general debility, an inqueßt wae beiDg held this afternoon on the body.



BOOT THADE.—Wanted, a Good Hand for Sewn Work.—Apply 10-uiijht to T. Proaaer. Newton B:)ot Warehouse. R~~TT(7ALISM.— A poDg.jnt article by a Chunhman in ihia week'd "Leader." Ke,:d end consider it.



j Wanted. WANTED, n eood Goncral Servant.- to Mrs Harris, next Romue , Sutirn. . WAN'TiI!, immediately, for Wailtat aßnadUer.cral Servant whero a nura 3 maid is kept j references rcnuirsd.—Apply 3 j Mra Mowbray, Manu';nu Romi. l-nrDcll._ I \IS7ANTED, an cxporior.cud Genor, .I VV Servant, with refcrcDcca, in family of ' 1 no children.-Apply to Mr 3 Homo, St. George ■ i lidy Koad. Parnolj. ' , ViTANTKD, good Cook and Lixundres.' 'I V T Must hava references. — Apply nftor ; ! p.mi, Mca Cecil Gardner, To Kopua, Hepbun , \ Btrcok . . 1 ] «Ti\HTEl>, a good Dressmaker for on . H or twodajß.—Aiply smo'-.d new lioue ■ ! (ppoeitt)tlu;Tab.;rnoclo J _Uppcr(Jiitcn-streit._ WANTED, a good General Servant ;<ood vugeß glvnr, -Apply Mra 1 , ' Jdgiier, Ariio7_Ruat',Hcmugiit. WANTED, a Oood ilousemiid, ogsi mnoa pefcrred.-Apply Mi-s Wi liann Mttropdlltan Club, epposito Clarendo Ho-.01, Rutland street. I \^rANTED] a Tidy Girl, about 14 yy durini? tho afternoon ;to tlccput homi 1 —Addroffl Mro R. OUrk, Urafvou Road, nearl , opposite Baxtor^Storci __ _ WANTED, a House and Parloiir Maid —Mra Barton Ireland, St. StOßhcn1 Road. Pcrudl. . WANTED, an Improver) must bo goo< bultonholer -M:s Weathorly, Dresi maker, Wakelleid-Btrcct. «7"ANTED, Baaptotable Girl, about lfl 7 1 ESHonorul servant; ono who could sleej at iionin preferred. Hererences rcquuol.- Apply M a F. I). Maciudoe, Lincoln etrtet lVi.uoiiby. \\JAHWW, in privato family, town ? V Mar hi Couplj ; wif« (ruo 1 coo'{, hoiiae work; man, tnclour, email (Uiw.jr irirdcn.—H3 Uiitor, raining rcl- roncos. '■ W." Stah Ofll-R. WANTED by a Kospcctabfo l.'orsun Wa*iliK by Iho dny or by pinco a homo.- Ai'.rtiviu M.C.. Post 'Jlllra. Njilli Slier.i \ 9>T ANTED, a Situation a? Lady iiolp 01 VV Companion to a La^y, educated "anf 1 riomfstlcatuil ; cjnifortablo home; couutry pro ! forrod.-C, pjat Oilice, D.vonport, WANTED, Situation by Excollont Couple. Wlf.-.thoroußh dairy woman ! bake etc • nun. useful Town or country.—-Met Clark. 310. (jueon street. WANTED, a Situation ac companion or lady hol|); salury not ao much on oHUot no comtortablo home.-lvy. P.O , Ncrlli Shore. WANTED at onco by lady, Situation at Govorncsa (KrK'.iah, Music, cncsllcnt Needlewoman, uodorMiindn 1 iva;making); uto fyl Companion m- 11 .ustkecper ; thoroiiKhly l\ 10. S , Put I 6 111 -0, Napier. \\7 ANTED, a Smart Boy torun errandu. V V —V. Miophor.a, lJOotuiiker, 130, Queer-it WANTED, a smart intolligeiit Lad for V V oillo.l ; 0110 just li-ft Kchool prufei rotl.- Apply W, Crick, Cjjombua^d Arcado, HJKh-3t. WANTED, live stout Boys fur country, Thoso used lo biiokmaking protarrud.- Apply buforu 12, Saturday.—J. Wilton and Co. ANTED, a Boy who hue boon used to HerviiiK behind a counter. — Metoalfe'p, WakcfU'ld-Btrcut. WANTED, Mon for clay-goUing, nnd or.o oil' burner that cm ekii.tlo. — Auck land llrick Workg. Heuderson'a Mill. ANTED, for tho Islands, a competent Blacksmith, single.-Address T.W.W., Kvenino Stak Olllco. WANTED, a good all round Man who thoroughly undorstanda cows and horsea ar.d can do pain Kardening. WaKOP, 15] ! a week uixl round. Testimonials no to charac t;>r it ud colo in.l csrcritiiico ncucdiiiry. — ■Aiut'y bjMoJtcrJO X d., I: TAlt Oflico. ANTED, by a Young Man, thoroughly RCQUiilnted vim the Ironmongery 1 Ju,1 1 Dei.I', .'i sitPiLiion, cither in town cr country, ciul.i tal:o ch.rKO of Goncial S:oro. Kx.:cll.-nt rcf.rence.-Appiy to S.M R , liux No. 150, I o,t- OflU'C. WANTED TO LET, comfortable Fur nished Bsd-rcoru, v.i-h firo plnco; ront low. no vr Qucon street, -^pi.ly STA^tOfllcß. _ WANTED to Lot, 4 goo'd-piiTod Fur. nl-l'.c! Rooniß. both, &c.; Wi nor week. — Apply Fouler unit Wilninoun. Hxi-haiiK') Clriinli'iM.HiKli.-lMi iitrocUCiist^ __ WANTED, lo rent for a term, with'iiu nirdinlu poo^ceaion. 11 Si it or Hrvun ronmed Ilouno. nuikl Imvu u.U oonv< nl»ncps, ranßo, K"ti and water Inid on, bathroom, wttth- Jion -0. coiip'jr. c'.c.-Anily, ttdtlilK tcrniß, lo F.ll N.. !■.().. ll^>x \:<X _ \V rANXJED by lady oiigaguci in biuinc-!B W (lurlnKdny, Furnl»hcil Room, with oo cinlonul iiko 'if plnno ; within easy iSlhliuico of KaniiiLtalmi'O Ron'). Terms niuM to iiioiUT.itn. — Aildri-Hi?, i)minoßH. SrAK Oflloe. WANTED, 1 or 2 llespoclublo Vourg Men toloi)K»; only two minutes' wnlit from town; wnshlnu included ; uj por week- Arply STAitOllicc. WANTED to Soil", full-sizsdl (V.ia Stovo, In itnntl condition. Ms. Also, large norlalilc. Ilath.His.-Applyat MacclfftflcM Villa, Ki.t-jimiiihapo Koad noar 'l'ubcrnuiji). *»TANTEI> TO SELL (owno'r leaving TT colons). Lcasa of Farm. 150 aorcß, all improved, wlih ntw hoimo, near Hinuilion ; rent, J220 par year, with fcurchasinK cl >übo.— \\f ANTED, to Dispofe of a puyiiVg h'ra it ticulara at°Mr V^hUe'afFiulterorl'poiitonbr. "r WANTED to difpoio of a long established Businosß in Parncll ; 1 .rco rtmihlo fronted sbon and cmvenl.nt, dwi'llinx: nothinK r. ouired fur Ricd-wUI ; Kooii rennon Cor prcsint ocoupipr lcavinn.—Apply two dju'd from Aloxandra Hotel. WANTED to Purchase, an Si and G.J Camera, with Slid. 3 and Sfand com" H'iMo.- For artdrcsa, apply KTAU Ollke. WANTED to Purchase, a roally good Eooond-hand Billiard Table, with litiinf;s roTplcto.—Adf'rets, ttitinn prico and nil v'-r ---ticulura and whero tablo to bo bjoii, to (J A.T., Stak Olllco. WANTED, Buyors for brickf, 2">s and 278i;dpertlioueanautt.hckiln. Limnrocho, ground nnd whito alnckcd.-Niafctia Harkor, SleclmnlcK1 Hiy Hrlckworks. W_NTBJJ, Tondorn for Stairs i labour only.-Apply on.iob, VlowßoaO, M.unt W "ANTED, St) 7000 peoplo t<> road""iho Stories In "N.Z. Ithifitnaed Tie blis.1' ANTED, 1,000 persons to attend the Promi'T Agricultural Show of iho pr.iviuco, al Pukckoho. March Sth. Railway Hn:urn TicKets. fee othor advcrtiscmcnta. WA NTE |}"~K"'NO W N- Chrap" "iJooTT^- Ii r.aits'SlianSborawilh Howh, li per pilr; Chil'lrnn'a Band Sljom, 1 lo li, acknow loclir.-d to bo thn proiticst littlo shoe in Aurk liuid. prico, 2a lid ; Chlldren'a Hutlon Hoolo. 1 to f>. f.-nod wear. Is lid; Childron'n Kill Hiitton H.nj:.«, 10 to 1.1 extra value. 4a !M ; Maids' do., 1 lo 2. 53 Oil.- At Blldijo'n l!;'Ot Ship. 108, Victoria etrect. next Aylclt & l^thum's. WANTED KKOWN-A llaro Treat on Tuesday. March 8-Iho Premier And cultural Show of tho Provinco at Pukiki'ho. llii'.wny Return Tickole. Soe other adveitiDe mentß._ WANTED KNOWN —Good GraziDg for cal tie nnd hortca. near town. Grand feed, and plenty of wator.—Webber & Co., Llvqry_Stablop. KaranKab_app_l{n!ifl W~ ANl ri;L> KNOWN—That lam pro pared to Advauco IVl ones* on I^o- sonul and Collateral Security, repayable by weekly or monihly ins'almeiita. Bills dlecouutod.— Jonios Hae. Pawnbroker. ANTED KNOWN -Gents' E, Sides, Pollock's Celebrated Make, 5, li. and 7, at 7h 63 ; Auckland-made Derby Shoes, 7a 1M ; dodo Balmorals. 93 6.1 ; do do K. tides, with calls, 9i6d; guaranteed to Kivo every uatisfao tion. Splcr.dld variety of New Gocds at UudKo's Hoot Shop, 108, Viotorla-Blrcet, next Aylott fcLothßmV. \X7ANTED SEEN - MORE WOK- V T DER3 at Dami'ior'H Only Sliop. Vlo toria-strco'. — Brown Windsor Soap, Bel por dozen ; Pomale, 91 vm doz; Sill: Boi^t Lues, 2,1 per <loz; Pipes, id por dcz; Latgo Vwh hr.o'si", Is per 100, or 2d por dcx ; Large Spl«eh Mlitfl. 3rt ; l'arlour MatF, la ; epectnclrs. Id. 3.1, andUil per pair ; Ladieo1 BaSB, !s Bd ; Con certinas. In lid; Brown Tea-pots. Cd ; Boot Pro tictors, Sil tho card Also, lota of Hoots and ShofH—AtWAMPIKH'S Only Shop, Victoria-it. WANTED KN < i \VN—At thoPolvtecli nlc —Slk Bootlacui", 3d rloz; Brown Vv'indeo* t'O'ip, (il a doritjn ; HorrockM'd Calico, ?j(i ; Knives nnd Fcrks. Id a citir ; liarry'o Tri coi.horoiiK. la M ; Hide Brubliea, liil ; Pipna. 01 <\<:\- ■ larn:: -iplniili Jlata, Bil; Men's m ronu Shirts, InlM; l)n John's Cod Liver Oil, 2i; Pouude. 11:1 dr;.; I'iticß, oil doz; largo Firh Hooke, loGd per 100: Klonorp. 2d a bunch; /Iret. rati. t pc tucles.Ud a pair ; litroo^ Pursee, (id; "veoukß, Id packot; I«ibi) Dolio. B1; HingO'lnK Wool. Jfl lOd a hoad.—At MctoalCu'B, foot of Wukcllold et. WANTED," Men to Head trio following : -Mon'j Moriuo Vcatß. from N Od out ciao do. 3s lid, renular prico 5b lid ; Men's Ui dor- Flannels, 2-i lid; ICaiapoi do.. 5h 3d ('ill uu i-hrink'iblc); lnreo u'ock nf Men's Socks in rot ton, from 3Jd; Meriro, lOd ;L. Wool nnd Now Zonland Knits extra choup; Men'a Wurkloß Shirts, from 1b 3id each ; WhitoShirta. at 2 Hn; licsattn. do., 3s 6d ; Meii'BTwi'ertTrousTfi SsGd worth 13j G1; Tiee, (dollars. B -l's. Braces' etc ' very cheap.—At J. Groen'a noted Ch ;ap House! 78. Victoria-street. "^7 ANT ~E D INSPECTION OF MUNKO AND MILLIQAK'S TWEEDS. TS7" ANTED SEEN. IN THK WINDOWS IN MY K3TAB LISHMKNT. STUFF AND BATKEN DRBSSES, Is lid Ibo dozon yards; splendid value. PRINTS, Ub lid the dozen yords; roduced to 'eso than half-price, THESE ARE GENUINE 3AEOAINB. D. McPHERSON, _ X ARANGAHAPE ROAD. T^TT ANTED, LANDLORDS and Othorp V V To Know that WILLIAM CRICK liA'e Übrivlgn SuprDmo Conrt Library, Anek lon.-!) v \ii-x iikes Co!lei.tton cf Rciya. KxccDtion ii Diatroi s Warrants, Pu3jensioa under Uil'a ol Snle. e:c . wlih cars and despatch', Prcmpt s»»tleniuuts a special tescure. Officei 25. Coon_4'e Akcadb, HlKhsUsei, Auckland.



WANTED, 20 Stono Breakers.—Apply as oix o'clock 'ihis Evening at Toinmj Quoi'd Bjardiug-hoUiO. ra \"S7*ANTED," arTlinprover tj tho Cabinet _ vV makitiß. — Apyly to A. Heldt. New -0 market. °' IiIT'ANTED by a Hospitable Young t0 VT La-ly, SituaUon to assist ia shop, could also do little millinery and drei smoking. - C.H., al M'AUOaico. _ 2; \%J ANTED, a strong, reepectabio "Girl to '' 3 VT mind baby and assist in light housework _ _Afiply to Mra Buale, Garretto Buildings, 3. Ivarannahape Road. 7 \\7 ANTED to liuy or Leuse, about half ?V aero of Ground, with sea frontage, ---_ Aaply. stating termp. fee, to Box 136, Post ofllco. 0 ~\~]iT ANTED, Ladies to come and eeo iB TT our Special Lines ia Underclothing. Chemises, from Is lid; Drawers, Is 3d; Night . drc-B9o*. '.sJil each; Hlack Jerjoys, from tia W r ' each grori quality ; Corstls.from lsfldper pair ; '• B^ack Kid Uloves, Is Od per pair ; Velveteens. - from la Od per yard ; Lon« Laco Curtain?, 2. Cd :1 pjr pilr, splendid valui; Womon'a Striped (. Hose, oil por pair ; Silit. !Un3keichkfs in Kreat a vari'jry, from Is Ed each. All Rooda equally cheap, —At J Gresn's, 78, Vlotoria-atroct, 7 opposite old shop. WANTED KNOWN-That tho man that said a cood Boat ccu'd col be ' boujrht in ICarimgihape Read under los has made a bis miauko, for I am t.eliin« a splemlid • Man's K.S. at 0s od.-H. Plov/raan, Newton Boot s Factory. Karailgahaoe t'oari. WANTED KJNOWN — Ladies' High Hoel Derby Shoes, Prunella, Splendid : ; Value, at tn Ud; Ladies' Lancins Shoes, 3s Od; qadioa' HUh Hoc-1 Prunella Boots, U Ud; Oirls' Button Boots, 10 !o 13, slightly dnmaged. Is lid; Superior do, in good order. 33 Od. Quantiiy is limicud. bo be in timo.-At Budgo'a Ikdt Ship, 10S, Victorla-suotjt, next AyleW & Letham's. %Xr A N T J2 O X JN O W N. V v TO THE TAiLOIUKO THADK. ,1. 11, DALTON, HavlDK complotid the Altorntlona to Ills Shop, iLt^nds to koop a MUCH LARGKR STOCK Ob" TWKBD3 Than bcfcru, ami iB now prepared to Cut any Lungili al Wholcealo Price. COAT VEST. AND TROUSKR TRIMMINUS Kept in Stock. An-l Sold at Special AavnntdßO to (lio Traflc. TO THE L4.DIEB. J. 11,1). is also prepared to Cut Laciieu' Gar ments in tho Latest Stylo, and lit tho same to any (igure. RIDINU HABITS with French Skirtfl a Speciality. Note Address— J. 11. DALTON, Tailor, VIUTOKIA-BTIIKKT EAST, _ Auckland. JJIIOTOTSIT&FuiC Uamoru wantod, half . plate, or 5x 1. Lov^ price.-Box 208, P.O YOUNU MAN (22, married) eeoks ro eiißugvmont as Clerk. BookKeoper.Oauhlcr, or other poailion ot trusl ; Falary no object; ex colltnt tcstiinonialH: knowli:d);B of Krcnch and Gorman.—Apply Clerk, Stak Oflico. War Sale FOR SALE, a*good Dressmaking Busi nofs; good occning for a competent perron —Apply Star Omco. FOii SALE, first-class Piano by Allison and Son ; owner leaving colony.—Apply Mr 3 Crobor, corner Hepburn and Ang'eeoa ttj. TmOli SALE, Billiard Tabloa, byßorlniKha Jj and Wotta and Wright anii Co. Uiirguinß (for cash).-H. K. Piirtridgo and Co. "ijlOU SALE, Cutter Venue," 3Si tons J? r Ristcr. in gocd order and well found.- Apply lo Henderdoa and Spretr?on, Cmtonis str. ot. _ TmOit SALB, Engine and Boiler, "com" 8J plote, rea'ly now (to parties requiring, I to 5 h p.-For price and terms apply to Primo, Grncer. etc.. ICnrjiißiihapc RQad J |j"10K aAIiK, a welloatablishcd ('onfoc- Jj Honor's Binincm in tho beat biisinoca UiormiKhf.iro in ymcklnnd ; Batlsraiilory reasons for cll3[K..;;al L Kor addrc»a, upply at_t:T.\J^Olllco. f'TKJK SALK, woll-BHiabli'slicd Keataurnnl } and < unfccUiiuui'ii Businosa in tlio l'Oßt buslm.ii.j thoroufjlifaro in Aucklind ; satti-fac tory reW«n for dii.(iouul.-Kor nd.lr,sa. apply lit UTAH OfllCO. BiHOll I'OBITIVE SALE, cheap, and X 1 terms vory easy. 050 Bores gnod L«ntl, wlih (Icon-water frontniro. Only olxht iDilce fiuin thu Quoon-Htriujt Wharf. — Apply to John Soppet, Houho anil 1 .and Agent, C 5, Qaoen Bt. IpOU. 8 '.LV, old OBtabliehod Fruit and ■ Coufcuiianury Ilusinees, including Slock, l''istures, and [''iiruiiuto ; owner lijaviii!£ for Meltuun o. — For parlicularj anily Newton Knilt and Confuuliwc y Dhj-01, Kuraogalia|je Koad. TjiOß SALE, remarkably cheap, and JU terms cosy, a compact littlo Farm of 100 acr.'ii Kocid land, nil in grass exoeotasmall piece of prcity buah ; all wollfonctil and tubriivided Inln piiddockH. wlih frontsg.i io a IxiauLiful bay. A now 7-romod House aim Buildinga coiiiiiloto. -Anply to J^.hn Souput, lloueu :ind Lund Agent, Co, Quuonatroet. _ rp o ii s a l e^ 26:i!Iih Box Buttor. 1.1 por ib (boxed slnco Nov ) 30 Pjnn'a Piitont JJuttor Hnxoa (nun), LM <>ach Covered KioaK Horse, liarn^fp. aLd llultct lioucd, £i 5 1 1 nr/o fxtra Strong Float, £15 1 Small Float, £o 3 Good Working Horses £10, £8. and £7 oaeh 1 Set Harnf ss and Collars 1 Liitfu N.:w I'j.u.nt liutlcr Cliurn, £(! 1 ircn'Sofo, £U; 1 Letter l-rufß and otaud, £1 lCs Zinc (i«H i= ovn i.nd Piping, £110s IjOoeo Cm t Cover 1 Largo Butter Table, 20a ; 1 Largo llntler Br,xand!:li(:lvcß, 15a 3 icnl HottloUtus 1 P, Jgnl Milk Dishes I ii '.'sal Milk 1 ith.is |" £1 101 •i Hand Butter HoxcsJ Apply- AUCKLANU UAIUY CO, Pitt-tfo. t. * BAKGAlN—Established Bufincsafor t\. £10) ca«li ; capablo of returning from .-CMO to i:iCO per armuin.-Addrcsj, "T.MIJ.," Star Ofllcc. AGKAIND Little Property for Hale, consisting of S acres rich soil, all in gra?s and fruit Iroes, nonh-caßt aspect, firoomed HonßO, nearly ixw. clo3o to 'busseß acd railway station. I'rico vory low and eaoy tonne.— Sinclair & Gray. 177, Qu«sn Btreet. CjEWI.NCI MACHINE FOR SALE.- Vj New and in complete ord( r ; for hand or Irnadlu usn ; price, £3 lO.i -Can be Hern at Mra Shailer';:, Brighton lloaac, Uupcr Union-street. fo Let TO LET, a Home in Severn-street, off Kybcr Pass; rent, Ga — Apply Ilciuy Asnrten, Gaol Road. rg-O LET, 8 roomed Cottage "in Graham- I street—A. Wright, Toy Shop, Victoria street West. TO~LET'~ a ~(i7 r^omed House cffTon- BOtby Road. Large allotmoi t.—A pply to ThoH. It gars. Franklin lioad (nrar Wood-er ) riricT LHiT, a Pretty 13 roomed Cottage — X Apply ailh house left trom top of Brown street, Poneonby. mO LET, a 5 roomed Cottago in Groy ji tlrcet.—Apply, en tre premisoa, to J. W. Bujf. r|TO LET, "5 roomed Cottage, Bolmont I Tcrraoo. liemuora.—Apply S. Pcaroo, Railway ■|lerniiuua Hotel. Short-at, Auck'and. rfl^O LET, Corner Shop, 5 roomp, rent, SL lvi: Srojmcd House, ront 53.-Acply T. Hiirper, Canada-street close to J3ath3, Fi-t^t. T6~LET, (j"7oo"med~Houeo, Wellitigton stroot; hay window.", sa?, water, i ilre pluccs; rent, Ijh per weok.—Apply J. C. Monin, Wellington-street. mo LET, 5 roomed -HousoT also, two 3- X roomed Cattacc", ono with BUblo and cart shed ; rents lo ,v.-Mr Kinlay, Uaker, Great North Road. nn6 LET, to working men, 2 4-roomod a IVt!clisd f ottasop. Also, 2-roonicd Cot tage. Moderate rents.-11. J. ltiordim, llobaon s'root, noar Cook-r-trcot. TO LET, a Bhop with fittings and 5 room's. In ilicbst part of Hobson itrcet: alo. a llakehoute. Low ront.-H. J. Kiurdan, Uotisou-Btrcct. rjlO BE H'.T, for 10 or 15 years, at Big _lL Muddy Creek. Mannkau Harbmr, on aoa- Hide. 10G Arrui cf Hush Land, with ColUko.— Apply to Mm Synmnils, Onehunga. mo LET, 2 Four-Roomed HousesTund" 1 .IL Ifiv«-lloonicd Honsn; also, Shop, with flvo rocms; rent low; nnar Quoon-stroct —Al ply J. Uiliiairs Tullor. Vlctoriastroot. TO LbT, Houeo of -1 rooms and, scullery. Ront, 78 (id.-Apply H. Anhton & Hon, Insurance Buildings, or W. Morey, Summer- Btroot, Pocsonby. rilO LET, a pleaaont Cottage, 3 rooms 61 Gd.— App'y at Walker's Rußßclk-treot,' Great North Road. TO LET, nil that beautiful Plato glass Window Shop, two dmrsfrom Varcom's; Ili-Ht-cluHs Btard ; low rontnl.- J. M. Lennox, tjuecn-alroct. Au'-ltlaoil. fjipO IjET, cheap, Cottages in Jorvoie R Road nrarThreoLami's; olro, 3 Ground Floor Rooms in Uigh-Btrcet, suitable for tamplo rnrraa or olllcos. — Appiy to Peter Oliphant.. lilr'i!-ntrcot. rflO LET,"ai-roomed Hou'ee, with BOul- X lery, in Waki Held street; also. 5-roomod Cottage; 3, i and 5 roomed Houses, wi h or without nt-.blop. Rents low.-Apply Jas. Irvin, top ot Wakcflold-BTeot. TO LET, at Valley Road, Mount Elien", a Comfortable Family Residence, con t.tiniug Ten Uooms. Bath-room, and Waßh h3uee;alio good Stable, Buggy Boueo, nnd i!ow-Bbed. etc , and FO'.ir Acres of Lard with Cow and Poultry in. Will bo let on a term to v good tenant—For furthorpariiculorn. apply to J. M. Luxon. core of Jno Lamb, Ktq.. Fort- B'reet: or to Mra Waters, on the Premises. rip o l e~ t, JS_ the Best Position In Queen Btreeot THESH.OPADJOINING MESSRS STEWART DAWSON & CO.'S. Rent Moderate.—Apply to B PORTER & C '~ QUEEK STREET. AKAEE Chance for a Working Man— Tii Lflt or Loaso, at a omall rental, i loomed House. 3 Mlounents. Gap, water, osory convenieu'j.e.-J Hol'.oway, I) lystreeT. QHOP in Grey hI reTMnTpWiid poeition, \3 for23ijierwcok.-F. G. EwiDt;:on, Katato As?ent. TO Butchers and Others'.—To Let, JOO Acres for Gra^inß at the Western Springs. To bo Ist in on* lot or subdivided into lots.— Anply Gairett Broe.



Public Notices. GLOO M and despondency removed by Wolfe'i PERSONS who work behind desks and work tables-ta tnom Wolfe's SonsiPPJ is re THE Great Eclipso Cash Salo at J. 6, Brown & Co.s. Nowton & Ponaonbr. com mencea ou Friday. — N.B, FISH.— Rakino Smoked Fish at the Boat, on Wednesdays, Thnrsdayo, Fri days, and Saturdays. Fresh Bnpply each day. TNSTALMENTS ! Instalments ! Inatal- L mant3 I-Upon Sewing Machines. Pianos. &c, innat bo paid promptly.—W. C. Uounes, Ijneen-etreet. ASK fT Wolfe's Schnapps, and take no Othor, _. G. BROWN and CO.'b Great Eclipse « Cdth Sale, will commence on Prirnr, at both NewlOT acd Ponnonby BRIGHTON HOUSE (late St. James's Manse), Upper Union streot—Kirst class accommodation for boardtrs. Doable and sli gla beds. Plunge and shower baths VTOTICE to Storekeepers and others —1 i.l will not bo responsible tor any Djbts contracted by my wife), Mary Whito.-Oigned) Wiliam Whl(C, liandolph - etreot, Newton. March Ith, 1887. "TTACANCIES for two little Girls to board V and educate at Mrs Gilatain's school, Granen Road Mount Eden. Terms moderate. Courae of studies: English Music, and French. A really happy home. (HCSMFOiITABLE HOME for 2 Single Vy Gentlemen, 5 minutes' walk of G.P.O. ; beaut ful view ; ba'hroooi, etc. ; reasonable t ;rme.—Apply Mrs Owem, opposite Tabernacle, Upper Quc3n-3trcet. Jj>l*i\i\A\ WORTH of Drapery to 3&\)\j\j\J ba sold at J. G. Brown and Co 's Great Kclip3e Cash Sale. _ BI RICE"NI:TE~Ab Wealeyan Sabbath School Anniversary Sorvidea. — Sunday^ March (J 18W. — Key. G. H Garland wiil Proach, Mornine at 11. Kvenlng at 7. Address to Chil dren aod Parents at 3 p.m. Eti'.amer will leavo iiirk nhead at 8.30 p.m. on Sunday, Oth instant. XTOTICE. - Impounded by Wm. Nicklo, _l from rtlloralio. one Chestnut Horse, white on face, white hind log.—lf not released it will bo sod in Pound at noon on tho 18th ot March. JA.MKd MaPIKK, Poundkoaper. Onehunga, March Ith. 1887. jpr_~R teit s1 pion iv' The Yoklnpc up Match will take place on tho Reclamation on SATURDAY, oth March, at 3 o'clcck. Post entries. E. DAWES, Proi'Bietor, PARK HOUSErVICTORIA-STREET KAST. I" UNCHEON find Grill Room*. A J Really Good Luncheon for One Shlllicg. OUR GRILLS a'ppeoiaiityT"Oniy house in town to obtain a really good grill. Always on. (' SfO to~Park House. The only bouse in ~K town where you (»ct a Rood Lunch. One Sliilllng.-K. Uawes, Proprietor. \ UCKLAND FISHING CLUB. NO EXCURSION on sth March. Tho next will be advertised. A . DEV Q Rg , AUCKLAND ATHEN/EUM. TO ARTISTS, DRAUGHTSMEN, AND OTHERS. Tlnabovo institution offers a Prize of Two Guineas for tho Best Dcsisrn o£ the size of a floHn for a steal Die Full particulars on application mj o "•-^ KRNEST BILB3OUGH, Hon. Sec 11, laguranco Buildingp. nil! OF AUCKLAND. frehTlibrary Notice is hereby givan that the Free Library will bo Cloeei on lh« 7th lnst., until further notice, for tho purpose of removal to tho New nuildlr-KS, Wclloelcy-strcot. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Cicrk's Oilico. Marcb 1.1857. 850_ THOROUGH OF DEVONPORT. APPOINTMENT O? RETURNING OFFICER. Anplicitfonn Firo invllrrl for the Position of lli'Mirninß Ofllcer. Condiiioim to bo seen fit my itoro, Vlctori'i Road. Devorroit. J. DINSDALK. Town Clerk. March ;!, 1557. T>o ROUGH OF NEWMARKET. DOG REGISTRATION.—CoIIars can be had at. tho Council Ofllco any day between fl and 11 a.m. After this notice tho name" of persons koopintr unregistered doira will bo placed In tho hands of tho poiico. WM. DINNISON. Town Clerk. March 1. ISS7. "OAILWAY EMPLOYEES' PICNIC. Th :s p.b. Uritaunio, haa boon cngßgad for an Excursion to the TAMAKI. which will take place on SATURDAY, Hie 12th March, leaving the Queen-atreet Wharf at S 30 a.m. sharp. An excellent Band has boon engaged for the occasion. Sports of various kinda will bo provided, also free ten. each flndinc their on-n eatables Faro : adults, 23 Bd, children. Is. Tickets can be ob tained I ton any of iho commitloo at the Railway Etatlon. Auckland, also the Loc motive S;ed or Yard Foreman, aod Railway Workehop3, Now- J. WHITBURN. Hon. Seo. /^OOD FRESH BUTTER, Sd ; Best Ditto, KM per lb. Kach Purchaser ot alb of our 23 GI Toa rccciv-03 a Present of Q Fancy Toa Canister. KARLK & MONTGOMERY, Karangatrape Koad. EDWIN JONES (Late E. and A. Jones). House, Furnishing, and General IRONMONGER, Ponsonbst Road and Fompallikb Terrace, Auckland. JN'.Z. Aprent for tho Picen'x Firo Office. Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening Star. Post Omco Savings Bank, Money Order Office. Telegraph Station, Telephono Buroau. T^TAR IN THE TEAPOT ! Wo challenKO the Trade of Auckland to Kive tho publio better value in Sugars, Teas. Coffees, Fn its, or any other lino connected with the trado, and we a-k tho economic and far s'eing public to bo tho judges: Flour, lOOlba, 10a Gd ; 50 do. 5a Bd ; 251b Candles, 9s; Oatmeal, 251b bags. 3s 3d. Fresh Butter ana Kgers at Wholesale Prices Wo have, without doubt, tho Largest Retail Trade in Auckland, and intend doicg a cutting trade, and fur the nixt wock will cat up best Wairoa Cheese at Sd per lb : Best Canterbury Bacon, 7d per lb. We done cut Hams, but will sail them whole at Od po. lb. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. WHAT'S IN A NAME? Try " The Economy Boot Shoo." There you will find own-marto Bi ot*, suitable (theae times) (or all peckets It's truo to its natne. £ b. d. Women's leather Flippers 0 2 11 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. ..069 Men's K.S. Boots 0 9 6 Hoys' Strong Nailed Boots 0 6 9 Childron'3 Sch ol Boots to sizo 13 ..040 Children's Copper Too Balmorals, sto 6 0 3 11 MRS WIGG'S NEWTON LAUNDRY, GREi-STKKT (Keah thk iop), Kstablisbod ISSO. Visitors to, and Residents of, AuoMaßd *r* (■eqmwtcd to obeorre that this Laundry Is thj beSt in the town. All ortfcleo curofully washed by b"nd and flnlnhod in tho most superior styl« by thoroughly praotloal hands. Gonta' Clothe! oleanod and thoroughly pressed; Lsoo Curtaun redressed; Ladles'Oresaeo wojihod »nd Ironed, rheno lac: Items ura * ecdcinlitr at ltd* KlUk liatunent. CELLING OFF! SSLLING OFF j*^ IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. K. WATT S, SHOK MANUFACVURBR, WiNSTONKS BfILDINQS. SYAIONOS-STREET, Suing overstocked with Flrst-clara Goods, is denirou* of OLK J.RINU Af AN V lißlCg TOR Ci^H. -|^a only -I a 500 LADIES' AND CHILDRENS * HATS, c J ALL BHAPE3 AND BIZBB, & Reduced to f, ONH SHILLING EACH, ° AT M D. W. J AOK * C o<s> FON3ONBX JIKD FABNBLL. ]P O N h T "I "OOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS Before buying elsewhere, CALL AND INSPECT THB PRICE 3 OUE GOODS ARK MARKED AT. You will find YOU CAN SAVE 20 PEE CENT. On the ugual price charged. ONK TRIAL WILL PROVK THB FACT. Gknts.' Boots Soled and Hooled _ la 6d Ladies do, do. do. _ la Od At W. WATTS'S, HOBSON-BT., And Karanqahape Road (next Esil & Mout : gomery's).



t'CK^t ;S- ORE T I a^—^^H"^"^"** Qf pii 3C II U N w A rt>n HOKIANGA At 1 p.m., on MONDAY, 7th iLst., and for WANGANUI via'NEW PLYMOUTH, At 3 p.m. on WEDNKSD&.Y), 9!h inst., For Freight or Passage, apply Ie- H. 11. HAYR & CO., 13, Lower Queon-Btrcßt, ori J. W. WALLER, Onehunga. TVTEW ZEALAND R&ILWAYS. iM AUCKLAND SECTION. SOUTH FRANKLIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT PUKEKOHK, MdRCH STH, 1887. Satpkday return Tickets to Pukkkobe will be ltsued at any station on 7th and Bth March and will be available for return on Bth or 9th March. The 8 am. tra'n from Auckland pn S-h Maroh will stop where required b t tween Auckland and Puktkohe to pick up passengers for Pukekohe. BY ORDER. Distiict Traffic VanaßorV Office, AuckUi d, Fabmary 25 1857. , milE RATING ACT, 18 76. n 6~tTc k. Obiectfi'3 in East Ward, City ot Auoklen J, who mllcd to apoear when called npon (Tuesday, ih« Ut day n£ March), aro notiflad that their objections will be entertained ucoa MONDAY, the 7th day of March inst.. at Iho District Court, Flgh street at 2 p.m. R. C. BAUSTOW, JudKC of AEeoaemont Court. "MOTICE TO HEKEKINO VILLAGE J3( HOMESTEAD SKLECTORS. Crown Lands Office. Auckland, 2nd March, ISB7. Tho p 8. £t»ffd will leave Onehunca for Wha n K aoe on FRIDAY Next, the 4:h inst., at 1 p m. 6 sJlec'ora desiring to tafeo advantiee cf this the last opportunity o! ft Direct Steamer for the convojance of Village Homeßtead Settlers to the nbovo Port Rhould pocure their Passage Orders at this Office without delay. D. A. TOL™, CommUrionf r of Crown Lands. rXTESLEYCOLLEGE.THREE KINGS. WantoS immediately, a Classical and Mathe atical Tutor for the above College; to pay two i-itß a week of two hours each Necessary information to be obtained of Rev. H. Bull, Pitt-street, between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m. Applications to be made bofofe SATURDAY, 12th instant. tTjrRITING ! WRITING ! WRITING" 1 WANTED KNO-WN^ThatMrT.HarleGileß has resumed his classes, and will bo glad to receive his o'd pupils from this date Mr Giles will be in attendance to enrol new pupils (ladies or gentlomec) from 2 to 5, and 7 to 9' p.m. every day. except Samrday. Good writing guaranteed SHORTHAND! SHORTHAND!! SHORT HAND!!! (Pitman's System). Instruction (flementary nnd advanoad) given nrivntely, or in class. Classes now forming. Ttroiß moderate. SHORTLEND STREET (Opposite Eta it Ofllce) ]\/|'RS 11. 0. GREENWOOD'S JEWEL LF.KY SWKKP in connectiou with the late Farcy Fair will be drawn en SATURDAY next, at 3 p.m., in Miss Ehovliu'a bchool room, Gladstone-streot. Newlon. tT/tount jbden road district. In thn matter of tho " Jjocal Borllos Loan Act, ISBC." and the "Loral Elections Aot, 1870." In accordance with inftrucfons from, the Chairman nf tho Bond, I, John Stickler, Re turning Ofllcor for the Mount Kdon Road Dis trict, do hereby appoint SATURDAY. March fl as tho day on which a Poll ot the Ratepayers of tho Special District for Water Supply will bo taken at the following Polling Places : - Vacant Shop, Mount Eden Road, near Viow Point Public School. Valley llond Heath's Building, Mount Roßklll Road. J. STICKLKY. Returning Officer. February 19.1857. IVTOUNT EDEN WATER SUPPLY. In accordance with provisions of Local Bodies Loan Act. 1886. only one Polling Place la al lowed. The Poll will bo taken at the place ad vertised on tbo Mount Edon Road, TO-MOR ROW, from 9 a.m. to G p.m. J. STICKLSY, Returning O flic :r. March 3 1857._ l\yj"bUNT EDEN WATER SUPPLY. IMPORTANT NOTICE HE PLACE OF POLLING. Owing to the Act under which the Poll ia taken requiring tbat there bo only one Polling Place in the district, the attention of the Rate payers ia the Mount Eden Road District ia specially directed to tho advertisement, whloh apoer-Ts in anoiher column, intimating that the only Polling Place Be .the Water Supply Vot ing will bo at the vacant shop, Mount Eden Road, near View Paint. p<REAT TTNRESERVED OALB Re ASSIGNED ESTATE 07 ROBERT STRONG. VALUED AT £2,749 15* Q.ARRETT ]3ROS" Having Purchased tho above Estate for Gash. at a Largs Discount, ARE OFFERING THE WHOLE STOCK AT THEIR AUCKLAND SHOPS. ONE MONTH ONLY, AT TOTALLY UNRESERVED PRICKS. 1200 pairs Infantß' Strap Bhoos, Bines 2to 6—Bd 8 2OQ „ Infanta' Strap Shoes, sizes 3to S-8d 5,100 , Infants' Strap SBhces—la to Bs, 1,260 „ Children's Lacn, tizes 2to 5-Is 250 „ Children'eE S.dsß, Bizo«2tos—lslld 1,625 ~ Girls' K. Sides, Bizes 10 to I—Ss Ud * 271 „ Maids'2's-4s lid ./.-.,„ 1.389 ~ Ladles' EB. Boots, sizes Sto 7-4s lid 1721 „ Ladies'E.S. Boa's, sizes 3to 7—ss 9d 345 „ Ladies' Levant ES. B ;ots-63 6d 1,230 „ Ladies' Kid E. 3.-76 6d i 735 „ Ladies' ditto-from 7s Ud to 10a 6d 150 Ladies' Real French Kid E.S.-61 lid 7;2 Ladles' Kid Button, sines sto 7—Bs 60 MM .. Ladies'Ktd Walking Shoes, aizeßS to 7 87S „ Ladloa' Walking Shoes, sizes sto 7r 1,260 n Ladies' Walking Shoes, slzeß 3to 7— 8,571 „ Ladies's ditto—from 8s to 10s 6d 1 292 ~ Ladles' Button Boota, Bizes 3to 7 from 9.1 6d to Us 6d ISIS .. Men's Watertight*-from 7s lid to We 2 273 Men's E S.—from 8i 6d to 13a 6d 1351 „ Men's Balmorals from 9a 6(1 3.W0 „ Men's WulLit a Shoes -from 6s Gd l'cGd „ Men's Patent Sboea-1?8 0A 3.5:0 „ Boys'Boato-from 4a Gd 1,135 „ Uouse Boota, Sewn—2b lid Evening Shobb, Shpperb, Houbb Boots. &0.. In quantities unaDle to be quoted here. GARRETT BROS., Wakbfieh>-sx., And CHurkit's Boildinqs, Kabakoahapb Road. Auckland. THIS IS A GENUINI«^AJUt_ w7srL Außiß *"c°- CUSTOMS AND STANLKY-STRaBTS, 3«od and Manure Merchant! aoncduat Manutnctiifers Agents for Peruvian Government GuaM Importers of Fencing Wlra, Sttoko, TT«« Paoks, etc. Coan Purohaserß ofJJonM "pOLDEH GEM" FLOUR VX AND "XL ALL" OATMEAL Are th» bent brands in this market. TRY THEM. ALFRED JO WITT, Sole Agent. NTOTICB OF REMOVAL. W. B. MELDR.UM, TAILOR. Wishes to Inform his numerous friends end cub tomers that he has REMOVED tothoeemore Central and Spacious Premises adjoining W, Norrie, SHORTLAND-STREET, And bega to eoJiclt a continuance of past patron age by all old and new matrons. Suits jtrom £3 15a. All Work aoDe la First class Btjlt, N-^"5l aXS I5 laflf 8 FBBNaaDiYaod Satub day Nights till 9 o'clock.



OWNER LEAVING FOR ENGLAND: -For Pale, at North Phore. ft Corner AI- [otmont, 50 x 200, with Substantial Five-roomed Residence, commanding? a splendid vlewoi Knngiunu Channel and adjacent islandß. Tho grounds are well planted, and the house and outbuildings In splendid repair.— J. C. Rowley, , Victoria Road, North Shore. , INVALIDS, who want a good 7 roomed House, with nearly two acres ot land. In a romantic spotat Remnera. cangetonetorlos per week.—F.JJ.JSjvingtoft.Jlstato Agent OfFEOUL NOTIGE TO THE PUBLIC £3 (SATURDAY);—The Taranaki Provision Company hare for sale Hams, Bacon. Cheese, Butter. Honey, &c,, at low prices, to meet the times. Hams, 5d to 73; Bdoon, 3d to 6d; Cheese, 3d to Gd; F-esh Butter, 73 to 8d;. Honey, oto, at low price -Note the address; Taranaki Pro vision Coir .jany. CityMarkgf, . rer ANTE _D__ S. » 0 W H, - george gregor*/ "y* PH r)TOC?nAPHSR, • ' ; Ooiojc'i Buildinos. INcm Threo l*rap# PONSOMJY BOAD. £3 now Drortnoinu Fiwi-claa» Phcrtosrsphai*t ffr» blowing reasonable rates i-O«r!e d« Vlalte, Ita id per do*.; CaSlncU, il U por dos. Chil dren1! at same pric*. Hiah claw Knamellinjr a» * moderate advance on tbova prioet. Inm •an pass tha door regularly. PARE HOUSE (Metropolitan Club), V CTORIA-STREET BAST, KKAB ALBXBT PAKE ENTBAN/CB. FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARD ANI> RESIDENCE. Lolty, well-lighted, and ventilated Bed and Bittinsr-roomß, Bath-rooms, and every conveni ence tor Families, Travellers, and Boarders. Terms. £1 Per Wees. WRIGHT'S PRIZE BILLIARD TABLK. Private Suites for Families, and every Attention Combined with Comfort. K. DAWKS, Proprietor. Telephone SH. fflteetingg. TO PLASTERERS.—A Meeting will bo held on Monday EYenlntf, at half-past 1 o'clock, at Mr Brodie's Hotel.—J. Grovos. See. rfiEMPERANCB HALi,- Saturday I Nlfrtit's Temperance "Meeting r Addressee. Singing, Music. Free. 8 p.m. MOUNT EDEN CHESS CLDB.—Tbo Annual Mseting of this Club will be held in the Readmit Boom. View Boad,.at 7 30 p.m. Hon. Soo. Lost and Found. LOST, a Bunch of Keys.—binder will b» rewarded on returning them to Ireland Bro;.. Vulcan Lane. L"~~OST,"at the Carters' Picnic, a Revolver, -Flcder rewarded by returning to F. H. Pilcher, Secretary, 13,JJuBtom8-Btreet : __ LOBTlTn~Monday, BJack Morocco Bag, outeide pocket, sundry contontß. Five Shillings reward on leaving at Mr Crawford p. Chemist, Newton. FOUND, a Purse on breastwork, near Watermen's House.-Apply Water Polico Station. B3ft FOUND, a black Cattle Dog, with bußhy tail, white tip, and wearing a Coromandel collar. If not claimed within 7 days from thla date, will be sold to pay expenses.—W. J. Green wood, Mount Roekill. Auokland. March 2, 1887. Personal. PERSONAL.— Mr H. Ridihos, pleaee call at StaK Office. rVTHO is C. A. Porter ? THE Chaapest Library in the World. 2d tn Read any Novel at Mctcalf c's, foot of Wakefleld-street. PERSONAL.— Pacific Slope? Ob, no! J, C. Atkinson. Watchmaker and Jewel ler, has only Removed from Victoria-street to Kurawzabapo Road, four doors from Lam bourneVj. PERSONAL.— Who iB he, that Budge, who has got tbat Nice Now Shop, welt atockod with Cheap Boots. lately occupied by Mr Dampior. in ViotorJa Btreet ? Why. that la Mr Dam pier's Into umoßgor. who libs bc6H making a Splendid Show for himself thla last six months. Volunteer Notices. AR. DRAGOONS. This TrooD will Parade ITHIS EVKNINQ at 6.30 o'clock, at Wattle's Hotel, Epsom, for Ihe purpose of handicapping horses for Military sports. Carbines and swords not neoeasary. "T^EVONPORT NAVAL ARTILLERY. Inapcotion Pnrado THIS (FRIDAY) EVEN ING, at Auckland Drill-shed, 7.30 sharp. Bluo Uniform with arms, &c. Any member absent without leave will be Sned. By order. J. C. SPINLKY, Secretary. Tenders. . fTIHE NEW ZEALAND SUGAR COM ■*- PANY (LIMITED) invite TENDERS for the PURCHASE of the following STORES which may ba seen at the Refinery, and further particulars obtained at the Company's Offices Cu=toms-street, where Tenders will bo received up to noon on FRIDAY, the 12th Instant, the Company, however, not boing bound to accept my tender. FIREBRIOKS-30.000 Best Cardowan-91n. x :iSiu. X 31n. COPPER PIPING—About 30ft each of lln., 3in., 2jin., 2in., ljin,, 1.J1n., lin. LEAD PlPlNG—Assorted—About 2 tons. WINDOWS-80 Cisticon Frameß, Hi. 6ln.x ' 3ft. 6ln. GLASSWARE (lpoz) to suit the above. Continued on First F«ge. Auctions! B. AETnUB.] J. F, UUDDLB TUESDAY, 11 a.m. JERSEY VILLA, RICHMOND ROAD. PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. ARTHUR AND BUDDLB Have been favoured with instructions from a gentleman leaving for England to sell by public auction, at his residence, Jersey Villa, Richmond Koad, near Ponsonby Itoud, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., H" IS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of Parlour Dining room, Bedroom and Kitchen Effects, a Good Piano. Suite, Carpets, Blinds, Llnollum. B.W. Chairs, Coaches, Fenders, Fire Irons, Lamps, Iron Bedsteads, Mattresses. ■• Bedding, Chests Drawers, loiiot Tables, Looking Glaeoes, Toilet Seta, Glass, China, and Earthenware Orna ments, Kitchen Utensils, Coke, Firewood, &c ■ '' <fc On View on the Morning of Ihe Sale. W. S. OOOHRANE] . [JAS. PACK! MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1887, At 12 o'Clock. BY OKDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME UOUKT. ; Allotment and (i roomed House, Devon-Btreet Allotment and Shop and Dwelling-house, Rus seil-jtreoc Allotment and 7-roomed House, Centre-btreet Allotment and 7-rOomed House, Stanley-Btreet Allotment aid Two Shops and D wolling-housen Otahuhu • Ihe Subacribers will 301 lby Auction, at their ofThe tM0 rr°tga^r Ua- e^^ W«"««««i rpHE FOLLOWiNa PKOPfiKTIES " JL viz.:— * UEVON-STRHIi.T-LotSl.of the tubdiviion of Ailoiinenta 3 and i, section S, UubuVba of AucKlund, haviug frontage of 3S feet to Devon- Btreet. anu depih uf aB9 leet; wlih ih roonwd Dwtllmg-ho ÜB e erected thereon, known^thß property of Mr Richard Maitook. c RyaaaLL-STKij;H,T-1,0t131, of subdivision of frontline of 33 feet to Rustell street and n«n>h uf 105 feet; and the ahop and 3 loomed Dw?£ inghouße eroottd Ihtroon. now thn nrn™,.»_. Hock&«' ClleOl£> taer"™°™« JBS? 1! Ch.NTnIi:.STRKET-Lot;22of subdivision of Alloimtnil7. too. 7, Suburbs of Auckland with r Allotments 7,8, ana 9. Section JU, Town o( Auc# land, having a frontage of «j feet to ctmre street, and depth of by feet; with iho 7-rotrae? suburbs of Auckland, hovmg a tronfaife of ll South Road adjointaK too CrUerion flotef thereoni 0 PB • UwfcUll «"<iu 6 eß ereoSd SAMUEL UOCHUANE & SON,1' Auctioneers. C. HESKETH] . • . [ 4 , aukej, PRELIMINARY NOTICE. fiORSES, COWS, BUGGIES, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, FURNITURE/&o7jT MOMDaY, MARCH~JCat Eleven o'Clock. Ihe eubecribers have been favoured wKK lnatructiono to sell \>y, pnbUo auction, at the Kociaoi.ee if ihs.late W. 3. Huret, Keo lukapuna, at theahj^o hour and d*ie, JZw's rpHE whole of the Stock of Cows, Hotßes' AntogSfSLSS?** Jm»l°™»*> Poultry. ■ Full parUoalara in future advertisement, HESKETH, AITKEN, &ICO., ' Auctioneers. ■«?-<_ C ißtlaa^d.oa roartn.Pago.. * »