judges, Government Council and the bought ond interested witnesses, for which working men havo to pay, for a private causo whose members aro wealthy and influential and all overshadowed by tho bonsficial in fluonce of Jesuitism that is sapping our , once Protestant country, now tho home of evory Ecoundrol that Ger many, Italy and othor countries that were onco undor this influence may choose to pour upon us. But, thank God, we have a ship worth Kenneally, jOnslow, Whalley, and others, to whom all honour is due, and I doubt not thoro nre many such in the land having Vho aamo honesty of hoart, if not talent and courago, to carry out such. I shall vory gladly upon your authority become one (and I hops thero will be many hundreds of tho eamo now that they thought thoy had taken tho lust straw - from you by not allowing you to appeal to tho public) to collect and romit such sums that I shall obtain upon reoeipt of such directions, and I will do my best. Boliovinpr," if tho jury aro true to their oaths, and not influenced by distorted judicial judgment and proa sure you must sucseed, with ray beit wishes fur your success,-I nra, sir, yours truly, Jiowland Maurico. To Sir Kogur Doughty Tichborne."

There is not a line amongst tho many letters to show the proront whereabouts of Mrs Maurice, as the last letter from her is about five years old. Doteotivo Wiilkor has considered all the various points of tho caso, and ho loans to tho opinion that Kowland Maurice attomptcd to poison himself in tho earlier part of the night of tho 19th met , and that at a lator stage of the fame ovon ing ho again attempted iv similar act. l'rob ably thu is the true solution of tho case, but through tbo stupid reticonco of those who lirst bocavno acquaiutod with tho circum stances which created a suspicion of poison ing, wo are lott to conjecture as to the actual facts of tho caso. Tho folly of this roticenco must now bo apparent.

PROPERTY-TAX RETURNS.

Omitting to SupnlySUaomonts.

I'kocbkdinus wcro taken at tho i'olica Court to-day against soi oral porsons for failing to furnidh the returns provided for by the Act. Tho first case cnllod was that of William Henry Smith and Andrew Clarke Caughoy, who wove chavgod with failing and neglecting to furnish a statement of their proporty undor the Property Aeso?emont Act. Mr Buddlo ap penrod foi tho informant, and Mr Kigby for the defendants, who ploadcd not guilty, Mr f>uddlo asked permission to amend the summons with the object of describing the property referred to as that of tho firm of Smith and Caughey. Mr Rigby opposod «uch a radical alteration in the summons. It was not a more clerical ono.

Mr Buddlo said tho orror was a clerical one, mn<io by tho clork in preparing the eummons.

Mr Kigby said that under thoso circum stances he would not object to the amend client.

Mr Buddlo explained the nature of the law relating to tho furnishing of returns, and said thoy did not seek a vory heavy ponalty, but at tho same timo they wished for a fine that would show people how im perative it was that thay should comply with the law. Tho Ant provided for anno of not less than £5 and not excoeding £100, and a forfeiture of a Bum equal to treblo the amsunt of the tax as well as the tax itself.

Mr Cronibio, the officer appointed to lay information, was called, and deposed to tho liability of defendants and their neglect to furnish returns.

William Williams Ludbrook, clork in chargo of tho statements of property, do posed to eondinjj; a notico of non-compliance with tho Act to Smith and Cnughoy.

Mrßigby admitted-the neglect to supply tho return, but denied that tho omission was wilful.

Andrew Clarko Cnughey deposed that his \iartnor, Mr Smith, proceeded to England on bufinoss in the earlier part of last year, and they were kopt very busy for a time in cjnsequence. Mr Smith had, in pro vious yoars, filled iv and forwarded tho property-tax roturne, and when he wont nway witness was under tho impression that ho had attended to it. Ho was not awaro that tho roturn had not been furnished until eight days ago, when he received Mr Crombio's note. He got a notice from the Proporty-tax Department, nnd considering that it was not important, or had reference to something to be done in tho future, nnd having a ehoaf of correspondence to attend to, ho did not open it. Ho novor had any intention to ovado pay ment of tho tax.

William Henry Smith also gave evidonco fur tho dofence.

Tho Bench imposed a fine of £5 and costs.

Jninoß Knox, representing the Devouport and Luke Tramway Company, pleaded not guilty to a charge sguinst the Company of failing to appoint, a public officer as pro vided for in the Property Assessment Act. U. M. Crombio waa called, and stated that the Company had nut appointed a public ollicer, n* provided by the Act. Mr Knox paid he was not proparcd to argue the case. Ho expoctod that, under the circumstances, Mr Crombio would have withdrawn the case, lie atked far an ad journment, in cidor that tho case might bo defended.

Tho Bench, however, thought it waa too late to adjourn the case when it hud par tially been heard. Mr Knox was culled by Mr Buddie, and paid ho was manager of the Company, and E. W. Cave was Socrotary. Mr Knox proceeded to say that a public officer had boon appointed, and the author ities at Wellington wero notified accord ingly. (Mr Buddie : — That was under the Companies Act ) They had no notice from the Property Tax office to appoint an officer. Mr Cave told him that no p.uch notice had been sorvod on him.

Mr Crombie said several notices had been scut from hia office to tho Company, and'no notice had been paid to them. Mr Cave subsequently appeared to verify Mr Knox's c-tatementß.

A fine of £5 was inflicted.

Adam Cairns was fined £10 and costs, and Edward Ellingham and Frank Jaggnr £0 and coats each, for failing to aend in property-tax returns. A charge against William Georgo Allon was adjourned.

CHURCH MEETINGS.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, DEVONFORT.

The yearly meotir.g of tbo parishioners of the above church was held last ovenkiß, in the schoolroom. Tha attendance was good, some ladies also being present. The incum bont, Rev. Joseph Batos.oscupied tbo chair, and briefly opened tho proceedings.

Annual Rbfort. — Tha Chairman road the report of tho vestry, -which stated that in March last tho church, which had been previously enlarged, had been formally dedicated. Tho parish now possessed one of tho finest churches in the diocese. A large room 45 x 30 had also been added to the former schoolroom. Owing to the ereat depression and unusual demands, consequent upon building, the ordinary revenue had decreased, the general offertory boinp about £24 lesa than that of JSSS. A diminution was also noticeable in the seat rent*. Tho bazaar in Octobor last realised over £400. Tho parish needed a parsonage, and they had now £400 in band to com mence the work. Mr Hartley, the archi tect, had therefore been instructed to pre pare plans for a houae, cost not to exceed £500, which would relievo tho parish of £C 0 a yoar now paid for rent. Finances. —Tho statement! of accounts was as follows:-Receipts: Osnoral offer tories, £301 13s 4d ; Kpocial offertories, ;Uo 12* Sd ; seat rents, £130 7s Gd ; rent school room, £19 5s ; endowment fund, 14? ; sub scriptions, £415 14s lid; pareonago fund account, £202 la 3d ; loan from General Trust Board, £000: total, £1.688 8s 5cJ. Expenditure : Balan c due Bank of Aus tralasia, £110 16a 4d ; interest, £4 16s 8d ; minister's stipend, £202 10s; organist, £30; verger, '£18 2$ 0d ; gas, £28 1/8 bd ; insurance, £14 lla 4d ; special offertories, £18 12* 5d ; rent of parsonage, £51 lie 3d ; church extension, £S00; church seats, £IUL>; Sunday-BChool contract, £126 15s; archi tect's conimiseiOD, £61 65.-Tho report and statement of accounts were rccoivod and adopted, and orderod to be printed. Appointments.—Tho Chairmanintimatea that the itov. Mr Long had taken charge of Northcote, Birkenhead, Chelsea, and Takapunu, so that there was an opening tor lay readers. Mr R. Cameron wasi nomin ated minister's warden, and Mr J Dunning ox churchwarden. Messrs D. McKellar, Burgess, G: Ducre, W. Philcox, J. Knox, Wynn Williams, Ed. Morton, Button, and J. Morrison were elected a veatry, and Messrs W. H. Brown and Bank 3 were ap pointed auditors.

OTAHUHU.

Tbebb was a large attendance at the annual meetiDg of pariahionera of Holy Trinity Church, Otahuhu—Kev. F. Gould presiding. From the balance sheet, read by Mr Hunt,

. hurchwarden, itappearod the total receipts fpr tho year were £249 2s 8d; including £40 10a lOd balanco from the year before Tho payments amountod to £231 9a lOd, leaving a balanco to credit of £17 12s 6d. The re port accompanying stated that of tho £200 (ministers stipend) guaranteed by the Ota huhu part of tho parish of Otahuhu and Pan muro, only £135 2 3 Od had been paid. The general offertory was satisfactory, although some £9 lees than the year before, me numbor of communicants had in creased. The project for building a par eonago had been laid aside for a time Tho amount to tho credit of tho par "P fand ia betwoen £115 and £120. The meeting thon proceeded to chooso oftico - bearors for tho ensuin" yoar. Mr Fairburn waa elected pooplo'a warden, Mr Shepherd was nominated minis ter a warden, and tho following wore elected members of tho vestry :—Messrs C. A. Bow den, Gordon, Kov. E. H. Gulliver, T. Hall, Hunt, Kympton, Luke, Melville, Scurrab, J. Toms. Messrs Hutton and Franklin woro elected auditors. Throe " sidosmon" were also appointod, namely, Messrs t'ore shaw, Hunt, aud Melville. Somo discussion took place relative to the minister's stipend, and it was oventually agreed that the meeting guarantoo a mini mum of £100 for tho yoar, and authorise the Vestry to pay Mr Gould as much more a* they can get. Those present formed themselves kito a committee to collect £50 to pay tho balanco of Mr Gould's stipond.

SMALL CUTTER RACE.

Tre spirit of rivalry between tho maelors and owner* of tho various small cuttora that usually tako part in tho anuual Hogatta was manifested again to-day,when a swoepstakee race of £5 a eide took place betwoen tho Gannot, Mahurangi, Honry, and Seagull. Tho Lark and Turanga did not compoto. Tho course Was arranged as follows :— From tho ond of Queon-strobt Wharf round the hulk Clara lfargraves, anchored noar tho Bastion, ronnd tho black buoy in Kangi tcto Channel ; thonco round the hulk Neptuno ; twice round,finishing off the ond of Queen-street Wharf. Mr L. Dacre was starter, aud he had a vory diih'cult task. Tho race was to have started at 9 a.m., but at that time almost a calm prevailed, and it waa quite 10 o'clock before tho cutters got into the stream. Thon about an hour and a half was occupied in getting them into position in an effort to give them a fair flying start. About 11 o'clock tho wind oamo out light from S.W., and at 11.10 tho starter dropped the flag, and the cutters got away fairly well together under ordinary canvas, with watorsa'ls, ringtails, and spinnakers in readiness to take advantage of tho run back. Tho Mahurangi had the windward position at starting, and tho Henry was undor her loe, and in close com pany. Two or throe lengths astern were tho Gannet and Seagull, tho former holding the windward position. Ths Henry drew gradually away from tho Mahu ratigi on tbo way down to the Clara Hargraves, and when that mark was rounded she had a lead of quite a minute. Tho Mahurangi, which was second, led tho Gannet by about the same distance, and thero was about 45 seconds bo tween the Gannet and Seagull. The cuttors than Btood over towards Raogi toto, close hauled. The Henry con tinued to mako good headway a.id ateo kept well to windward, whilo tho Mahu rangi did not appear to bo doing so well as formerly, for the Gannet, holding a bctbr wind, gradually came up and got on evon terms with tho Mahurangi, tho relative positions of the vessels otherwise wero not altered. Off the lighthouse tho Gannot want about on the port tack and stood towards the North Head, whilst the other three were still heading for Uangltoto. This was at 12 noon, and it was nob till flvo minutoa later that the Honry, Mahurangi, and Seagull caino about. Tho Gannet w;vs thecotore tho first to disappear round the North Hoad ; bufe just then it was difficult to judge of the relative positions of tho cutters, for tho .wind evidently was blowing more northerly than at tho start. Tho Honry appoared to be a considerable distance to windward of all tho others, and sho consequently did not pass the North Head until after tho Seagull and Mahurangi had disappeared in the order given. Tho Seagull was thon to leeward of all competitors. When fho cuttors mot again on tho Ohi track there was hardly any dilToronco betwoen tho Honry, Mahunngi and, Garnet, but tho Seagull was a long dis tance behind. Tho Honry was tho first to round tho black buoy, and she was closely followed by tho Gannet, with tho Mrhurangi a go:d third. The wind at thia stage Eoomed to haul more westorlw, aud tho Gaunet, Henry, aud Mnhurangi caino on lowarda tho Southern Shore almost abreast. Tho Henry and Gannet veatherod Hie lighthouse easily but the Mahurangi passod to leeward of it, and appeared to bo dropping further astern. The Seagull, on tho contrary, now began ta gain somewhat. Coming up the harbour the Henry etill hold tho leading position, but tho Gannot was just orT her W9akor quarter, and the result eoemed to boas doubtful as ever. At 2.30 p.m. tho rolativo positions woro—, Henry, 1 ; Gannet, 2; Seagull, 3. The Seagull thon was making good headway, and was by no moans " out " of tho raeo. The Henry paesed tho North Hoad at 12.15. At 3 p.m. tho Honry was still ahead and led ths Ganet by about a minute. The Ma burangi was a good third. The raco will probably linish about eight p.m. ,— i

TROUBLED WATERS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PUE3S ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. A MJSETINCJ of creditors in the Waters case was hold this morning. A very lengthy statement on tho affairs of the bankrupt was read. A proposal to grant Waters maintenance of £5 a week was negatived, and the question left to tho Judge to decide. The meeting was further adjourned to enable the Official Assignee to mako a report on the statement.

SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

A blight misunderstanding appears to havo arisen botween Captain Johnson (tnastor) and the crew of the Northern C'o.'s steamer Glenolg- The crew objected to any compulsion being used with reference to the keeping of a watch over night whilst in port, because they wcro m the habit of arranging this matter amongst them selves, and they were not allowed, as on the Union steamers, any " off time " in consideration of (having to keep watch in port. lhe men assert that it was not so much that they were required to keep watch in port, but the arbitrary manner o£ Captain Johnson that they took objection to. They spoke their minds o^h^cT Veil- rS?£ M Seaman's Union and the Glenelg had to ship non-union men in their stead before leaving for Whangarei last night. Mr Coutts, manager for the Northern Company, and Mr Ellison, secretary of the Seamen's Union, met this morning and talked the matter over. Air Ellison stated his case in terms similar to those used above, and Mr CoutU said that he was informed differently by Captain Johnson, who had asserted that the crew in sisted upon leaving the steameratop.m, when in port. At aU events the cause of dispute seemed so slight that Mr Coutts and Mr Klhson cumo to tho conclusion thatjan amicable arrangement could easily be arrived at o,i the return of Uip Glcneljr. In the meantime the Union will take no further action, and tho crews on tho Northern steamers generally are not desirous of having any strike. _____^_____

General Sir George S. Whitmore.

General Sib George S. Wihtmore arrived somewhat unexpectedly in Auckland yesterday. Ho has come North at the request of His Excel. Icncy tho Governor and of the Defence Minister for tho mirposc of receiving Admiral Iryon. Sir Gcoric was seen at the Northern Olub by a S&R reporter' this morning, and .courteously r>xnluincd that as ho lias not been in commum catio with the Admiral his movements arc tm rartnin He however, will probably piocewl per s.b. Waihora to Russell to-night, and will thero confer with the commander of the Australasian squadron. He expects r o utHfca?, elßand Tl Sc Sy%{!ie^A^wInlchf^ l K SB?barracks at the North Head. Regarding that he is now negotiating with the Union Company for a steamer to coiney the Auckland Volunteers to.Taranaki, and the (•oinnanr shows a disposition to deal with the Government in a very liberal spirit He anticipates that the review wiUbcagieat Sine seve^iVo o?iSS'feher a°t required of them in case of an actual attack. Tndav Sir George inspected the torpedo detachment at the North Shore, and went over the barracks of tho Permanent 1 orce.

Mr E. Mitchelson, M.H.R, for MarsdeD, has not yet definitely made up his mind aa to whether he will resign before or after the Eeaaion, but he informs us that he will make his decision known in ft few days. Were he to consult his own interest bo would resign at once, but such a strong pressure has boeu brought to bear on him from varioua parts of the country that he feels constrained to con sider the matter fully before taking any decided steps.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Per s.s. Tb AnAU.)

SyDniY, January 27. The continued heavy rains have caused floods in souio partß, and moro especially in tbo Northern districts at Kicbtnond and Grafton. Tho linesof communication having been broken the news received is meagre, but it is known that tho flood is higher than that of sixty-six by two feet. The wholo town of Grafton has boon flooded, and so far as is known, two lives were lost. Tho rain has beon incoasant, and spoiled tho anniversary holiday, but the regatta and the races wero held. The Governor was present at both, in company with his brother, recontly arrived. Mr Abigail, in nn a>Jdro«a to his coiutitu onts, soys he will not relax his efforts to oxpo.«o jobbery and corruption in public life. Tho barrjuo Bankhall, which arrived yesterday from Liverpool, passed four large icebergs between January sth and 13th. Tho last was seen within five days' evil of Tasmania. The Disastrous Floods BmsIUNE, January 27. In addition to the nine persons drowned, Wall's wife atid family, It is now feared, aro lost. The Logan railway bridge, which cost £12,000, was swppt away. The Logan roso 17 feet above flood levol of 'til. A mooting has boon callod for enlisting the sympathy of tho public with tho distressed.

EXTRAORDINARY MURDER AND SUICIDE.

The Glou Innes "Examiner" giros tho following account of tho tragic occurrence at Wellingrove : - " Ono of tho moat oxtra ordinary tragodioe which it haa been our lot to chroniclo was enactod at \\ rellingrove at an early hour on Wednesday morning last It appears that a half-caste namod Billy M'Dougall, who was engaged on tho station kangaroo shooting, and a man named Daley, a edition hand, roturnod to Daiey'a tont about sundown. They had tea, and shortly afterwards a. small flask of brandy waa produced which they drank M'Dougall then lofl for tho purposo of pro curing moro drink at Carroll's public-houso. Being refusod by the landlord, ho returned to the tent, and onterod into conversation with Daley and his wife, the latter of whom is a half-caste, with a family of six children. M'Dougall tbon wont outsido, and was heard striking matches. Ho onterod tho tont for tho third time, when Mrs Daloy remarked to her husband that she did not liko the wild look in Billy's eyes, and felt frightened, aud, as she de scribed it, her heart gave a big jump. Daloy, too, appoared to have a premonition of some impending danger, for ho romarked to his wifo, that ho also was afraid that something was going to happon. Meanwhile M'Dougall again loft tho hut, and was absent for eomo three or four houra. Being naturally afraid,they did not retiro to rest. Shortly aftor mid night, Daloy was leaning over on his right sido. at if to lio down on the pillow, when M'Dougall rußbed in, holding an oxo in both hands, and struck Daley with hta full force over tho left temple, crushing in tho skull. Mrs Daloy asserts that she heard the bonos crack. The un fortunate man fell over on tho bod, and groaned once, but did not make any further noise. Blood coommencod to flow, from bis head, ears, and noae, and he breathod hia last about eight hours after wards, never regaining consciousness. Aftor the blow was struck, Mrs Daley throw up hor arms, aud said to M'Dougall, " You have killed my husband !" to which ho ro pliod, " Havo I killed Peter 1 Thon I will got a knife and do the satno to myeolf." She and tho children commenced to scream. M'Dougoll told them that if they did not etop ho would eervo them all alike Ho threw the nxe outside, and shook hands with Mrs Daloy and tho children, and paid, " I will not shoot you," and put on his hat and coat, and said " Good-byo." Tho torror-fltriokon wifo thou eaid, "Don't como back and kill us !" to which he replied, " No, I will kill lnysolf, and you will lind my body in tho bush." Ho then gallopped away, and she saw no moro of him. M'Dougail (who is living with n half casto named Emma Harrison, pot homo at daylight and wont to bod. By this time news of tho murder had roachod tho head station, and Constable Hargrsvcs, who waa there collecting tho olectoral roll went to M'Dougall's but, with a view of ascertaining tho murderer's whereabouts. Tho coufitablo inquired whothor Mr Seton was about. M'Dougall, who waa inaido, said that ho was at the drafting yards. When Hur gravee was leaving, the murderer eaid to his paramour, "That's tho polico coming to hang me for killing J'oter Daley." Having found Mr Soton, Har graves returned to tho hut in his oompany ; when they wero close to tho place, M'Dougall romarked to tho woman, "Shall I shoot tho constablo through tho slabs ?" Hhe replied, " No, don't !" At this time ho had a loaded gun in his hand, pointed as if going to do fo. Just an tho constable was coming up to tho door, M'Dougall ait down on the bed, put tho gun to his forehead, with the stock resting on tho ground, and leaning over the barrel, he pulled tho trigger with both thumbs, thereby blowing tho wholo af the loft aido of tho skull clean off, hia brains boing scattered all over tho room. Daley was a man !>0 years of age, and M'Dougall, who was a fine athletic fellow, . was about 28. There does not nppear to havo been the slightest ill-feoling between tho two men up to tho moment of tho commission of tho murder, and tho coroner is of opinion that the act was tho outcome of murderous instincts, aroused in a half-savago nature by recent indulgence in drink.

INQUIRY INTO DUNEDIN FIRE.

(BY TELECKAWI. —I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunkdin, this day. An inquiry has been openod into tho fire at the Woodware Company's establishment, but nothing matorial has bean olucitod.

Sheep and Rabbit Departments.

Expocted Saving of fjo.ooo a Yoar,

(BI TELEGRAM. —FKEAS ASSOCIATION,)

Wellington, thin day. The Hon. P. Buclsloy and Mr G. S. Cooper go South towards tho end of tho wook. It U not decided whother tho meeting of Sheep Inspectors shall be held at Christ church or Dunedio. Mr Buckley antici pates a saving of £50,000 in the Sheep md Rabbit Dopartmonts by abolishing rabhit agents nnd others and transferring their duties to tho Shgep Inspectoi'3.

THE LATE FATAL FIRE.

(nr TELEGRAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

New Plymouth, thie day. An inquest was held yesterday, at Ingleg wood, on tho body of tho child burnt in the houseontheDonbigh road, between Waiputu and Slidhurßt, a week ago. The jury re turned a verdict that there was no evidence to Ehow how the fire originated, and added a rider to the effect that Mary Hamel, a neighbour, deserved tho severest censure for not going to look after tho children when requested to do so.

At a mooting of tho Eight Hours Douion ttration Committee, held last evoning, the following rosolutious were adopted: — " That tho unanimoua thanks of this Com mittee be aecoideii to those who so liberally supporteil with donations, trophies, and their asi-istanco in buying ticketn from tho Bight Hours' Demonstration Committeo, and "That the unanimous vote of detesta tion be accorded to those mean sneaks who game in through fences, aud thus took a moan advantage of a committee weak in numbers, but not in spirit."

There is a more healthy feeling on 'Change to-Jay. People are beginning to see that 5 per cent, on fixed deposit at the banks is not so good aa 9 per cent, on good atock, and more business in this lino is being now done than of late. The immediate cauEe for this is tho reduclion of the bank rate, which up to about a fortnight ago was 6 per cent., it being then reduced to 5. Auckland Gaa eharea (new) sold at £5 7s 6d to-day, there being a good demand for them. Loan and Mercantile shares went at £3 17s Id, little being, however, done. New Zealand Land and Mortgage Com pany's shares fetched 20s 3d, there being a fair demand.

Ldvkt.i Climes.—There ore lovely climes and places In wfoicii tho evening zephyrs are loaded with malaria and til? poison of fever and Bpidemica. To dwell there in health is impoa 'rible, without «, supply ol Hop Bitters at hijnd. These Bitters impart an equalising strength to She system, and prevent the accumulation 01 deadly Bpores of contagion. Be sure and a»a.

TELEGRAMS.

V/anganul, this day, A slight eartho|uake shock was felt here at 6.20 last night. The Wanganui Hides havo decided tt) enter a team for the Teams Ivlatfch at t.hs New Zealand Rifts Association meeting and pay tho entriea of six to all matches.

Mastebton, this day.

W. BooUmm M 71.X, addroesed Ma con stituents hero last ni{;ht, and road a voto of lhanke.

CIUUSTCHUKCiI, this day

Messrs Ci. E. Mannering, C. fl. Inglis, and M. ,J. Dixon left Christchurch this morning for Fairlio Creek, to attempt tho ascent of Mount Cook.

Shortly aftor one o'clock this morning a young woman known as Ethel Smith,whoso real mimo is said to bo Mucauloy, narrowly oscuood poisoning by sugar of lead. She asked a cjuipaniou for a drink, and by mis tako was given a decoction of sugar of lead. Medical aid was procured, and sho was re moved to the hospital. For some time eho was in great daugor, but ultimately re covered.

SPORTING NEWS.

By tbo 6a. Waihora, which loaves for Sydney this ovontng, Mitrailleuse is to be conveyed over to fulfil hor engagement in tho Nowmarkot Handicap, run on the 20th of the present month. French will havo charge of tho daughter of Muekot, and sho ia to bo riddon in tho raco by J, Koan, Tho Australian - owned KiDguah ie also to bo taken over by tho VVaihora.

Australian papors to hand this ftfternoon announce the following Bcratcliinga :— Australian Cup—'i'lio Jewel, The Nun, and Cairo. Nowmarkot Handicap - leoaomy, Ciiro, Marmion, Jim Cain, and Silveimino, For tho Nowmarkot Handicap) William Toll, last yenr'a winner, has boon backed for £3,000, at 100' ato 9 and 10. Tlio papers aliow that Mitraillouso was actually an nounced aa scratched on tbo 27 th.

Wellington, this tby. Spado Guinea was scratched for all en gagements at tho Wellington Racing Club's Summer Meeting at 10.JO this inorning. Nelson was Bhipped by the Wairanipa last ovening. Pashu wus Bcratchod for tho Wanganui Cup yesterday nfcernoon. Tno lVess Association agent telegraphs the followfng quotations for tho Wollington Cup.run on Thursday next:—2 to 1 against Pasha, 4 to 1 Lady Norah, 5 to 1 Artillery, Administrator, nnd Silonco, 10 to 1 Rumour, 100 to S Tigrodia and Armouror, 100 to II Fardingnlo, DbsuDiv, this day. Patrician and Derwontor roachod hofo last night to bo proparod for tho D.J.C Autumn Mooting,

TTPR AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, ■ 1887.



Lost and Fonnd. , LOST, on Saturday evening, a Gold Horae . Shoo Pin, sot with diamonds and rubles.— Findor rewarded at STAB Ofllco. LOST, yoßtorday, botwoon Symonda- 5 atroot and Wharf, Uold Karrinit; doslßn dono with forgot-iue-not.—Reward Canham's atoro, Symondi-atreot. , LOST, last night, in Karnngahapo Road, '. a small Black Bog answering to tho niimo of "Spot." Findsr rewarded on roturmuß to Mr Darragh, Wcatorn Springs. LOST, ycstorclay, n Gold Pendant Loo kot, with bloodstone; nhlold form.— 1 Rownrd on returning t.o Sr.vu Ofllou. OST, a Bay Alaro about i-l hands, black point*, roi.o mark on ell hind fetlock, and cut our. 10a reward. — McDodhM, Avondalo ataiion. ; LOST, at (Jittos's cornor, Avondalo, a Drown, Ifour-conicivd Pluuio Haskot, cou talnlnK uoilod clotbiuc—Fintior rewarded by Mr I'eck. Rtocor, Avondalc, or Atkinson, .jeweller, Victoria-street, •JTTOUND, at tlio Stilo of tho D.1.C., 1 _I? Canada Uuildinßii, you can Imy for la M 1 I2ydo of Kood Dress Matorial ; regular price 0a 6d (late Coombcs'c). I HOUND, a Sum of Money, in a Puree " between Henderson and tho VVaitukoroi Kiuikch. — Tho owner can havo tho uamo by applying to tho Fosttuast-r, llendcraar). For Sale FOR SALE, tho Rica Slave, Mignonette. —Applyjo JohnJ2oro^On£liiinKa. IjiOll Immodiato Salo," Counter arid Fit ' tlnsto of Binoll Hhop ; also, lias r"IUi"RB arid Goa SUivo.-Fur address, apply Btab Oillco. TjiOß. SALE, cheap, Boarding. house, J} -wllh largo Dinintf Rooms, doiiiE «ood business.—Apply (Jovoruur Gordon. Albert s\ XjiOit SALE, ,a UrHt-oioss CcftVe S'all.— _8j Ai ply to owner, corner Wolloolcy-utroot Eait. IfiOll i'KIVATK SALti, two 4-roomed 1 Houses, with freehold allotment, Chapel stroet, opptifilo cil.l Kiplint Clmpcl.—Apply C. I. Bnnon. Westell e"t. Nowlun. "gj^oK SA'LK, beuutilully linishu.i tSin K lo- J} »catod nuggf. Brand Horco, very fast; anil Sllvcr-mouutod Sol ot H.irnes-n. A iiuud eomo t»rn-o\vt. chnap.—Annh Stau Ojlim IjTOB SALB, Billiard Tablos,"by rfuroiiKi.a jt? and Walta and Wriiiht and Co. Lin.-g.nno (for caslij.-H. K. Fartridgo and Co. FOX SALE, a Oood Hack, jjoiUclly quiet, for saddl'j or harnep?, nuitablo for a lady; eound in wind andliuib.-J. JCnott, Queei> street. FOH SALE, at Onohunpe, House and GrouJd, £270; aleo. 3 Acres and Houf.\ near Kailwuy Btatlon.—Apply J, V. JJenix-, Onehunga. . FOR SALE, a coneitrnmont ot 1J tons Ked. and 1 ton Whito Clovor Sefd, boh prime quality, to bo Bold at cost pnoo, In quantises to cult purchaeors.-Brown, liarrett and Co.. KUiot-Btroiit. liiOK SALE, Largo Houeo, 4 UwollitiK, 1 (i Bed Rooms. Kitchen, Scullery, Hath room, otc, oto.; 01030 to Newmarket Stntion, with fine view; vory suitable for v boarding house ; cornor allotment; n bargain. — Apply to F, 11. Claudo, Shortland-Btrcet FjioiL SALE^ tho Ararimu, near JP Drury- Sootlon 126, conßißtinp; of 276 acres of Goott Light Bu«h Land, well watorocl, ad ulning church, public school, and tho &UDeri(r farms of Mr T. Kiolcy irnd othors. Aldo, Sec tion 260, in eamo plsco. consiaung of about 300 Acrea of vory Rich, Level Land, with liKht bush—a lares quantity beinK totira— adjoining tho farms in tho occupation of Meesrn Nobbs, Julman and Scott.-Apply to J. GHKKNK. Opaheko ; or to J. J.QHKH.NB, r.O.,Onchunsa. jp () II SALE, In coiißcqucnco ot Dissolution of Partnership, TIIK PAKNKLL HALL. Kroebold Allotment, 11 x 100, all covered with Flist-i lass BuildiiiK. anil let to Good Tonanto. Apply- GKO. COZENS. vv ' Agent,_V«h t-strent. _ MUWBB SOIJU—A good now Six roomed Houso. B«lcndidLy fitted up wtih evc-y convonlencu ; grand nowltlon ; larga allotment 50 x 172 volcanic. Very small. do no-it and easy uirms.— Apply to 11. Dibby, 1-roapcct Terrace, Mount Roskill Road. ■VrbRTHCOTE. — For Sale, Allotment J3I No. 19, frontano to Qlndatono lload. oon :niniDp 1 aero 19 porches—Apply to Peter MoMahon. Te Kopuru. Northern AVoiron. SHEE'F nnd Lamb Kidnoya for Salo, Od per doz Delivery during tluin of Irori'.iDK for export. To be token in lots ot nor. loss man (i doz.—Apply Freeing Co., Railway Wliarf. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Karlo and Montgomery. KaraDga hiipoßqad J ANTED, a. General Servant.—Apply to Mr Webb, Vlow lioad. noar Mount Roakill, or at Oak Uoubo. Hobaon-Btroet. T ODGE I'ONSONBY, No. 70S, S.C, Monthly Mooting TOMORROW (Wednes day) KVJJNING. February 2, at 7.30 o'olock, Oddtellows' Hall, Ponsoi»by. All Masons in vited. B jjutOIIINSON. I Ton. Sf c. LADY wishes an Engagement as Morning Governess. Touches Knglieh, advancod arithmetic, French, Gorman, and nuißic—Adaross ITranris, Btak Ollice. ~BJI ■ DUNNE'S Art Union will bo Drawn tv» on Woflnoi-d»y. February 2. A. few ino-e Tickots to Soil, 6d each.- Top of Grey-et.. DATHRBOH AND CO., GRAIN AND PKODUCK MKRCHAWTS, LJITICUY AND ISA!T »TABIiB3, LORNE-STUEET. Bro»kn and Omnlbu.oea for Hire. Bcootal orrangomonts made with Picnio »ml Evoning Parties. ON SALE—Oatf", Malic, Wheat. Chaff, Gto, tt lowoot ourrent rotoi. BUSKS START From Vlotpriastreet to Mount Po^klU-8.8.18, J.«tt. 10 30.11.15-.12.1*, 1 45. ISO", 3.15, It. f 30", f, 5.15, S 30*, 5.15*. 6.5, 7", 8,30, 10*. Bahirdar 12Frbm1OMol'nt'Ro8kill-7J'. 7.20, B*. 8.25, 8.15. 9 30 10.30 H. 11.15, U*. 1, 1-45*. 2.3,1, 3.15. 4. 41511, 6.30* 0.15. 7 9.14 Saturday—LlS. 2, (!.30, 8.45. From Quoonyfltroet (opposite VV'yniii.")i!-btropt) to Mount Koen-8. 8.30, 9. 9.30, 10.15, II 11.80, 13.30 115t. 2. 3 40, 330 4,1 ?.0. 5. 3.71 5.30 6.5, 9. 10. Saturday 1.1.30, 7. « 15, it. '0. afrcr Opcrs. From^Mount. Edon-7 30. 8, 8. 0, 8.15, 9. 9.30. 1015. 11.U.30M2.15 1.15.2 2 -ts. :l 30. 4. 4.50. o, 5.50, 6.J5, 7, ».M. Sai unlay- 6, a.v. 9.50. Fron'iUnlcn Back to Moiuit i-lbert and Avon dßle^S.ls,lo.l6, V 1.15,1, 3, i.fo\, 6.15, 6.lst, 10,15, Saturday—l.l 6, 3.45, »• 10. 11. From AvonAale »nd Mount Alb«t—7, S, S, 10.15, 113J1. 1,3073. i. 6.30. Baterdsy-Bm t Omittea oa Saturday. • Vis Stpne7burit.



Wanted, WANTED, a donaral Servant.- Apply at the Newton Hotel. WANTED, a RepocVnble Girl tt3 Sor vant.-Apply Mrs j. Vt eaundel!s, 203, Queea-streeti WANTED, a roapectablo trustworthy rtlrl,—Apply Mra J. Grant. College Road. Po«B__nl___ ,__.-- W~~ ANTBD, Coat Hands', liuttohhoieis, and Improvera in all departments.— Auckland Clothing Co., Conimerco-atroet. WANTED, an experienced General Ser vant i references required. —Apply Roy. 11. F. Mitcnlcol, North Bhoro, ANTED, a Milliner, must bo also a Good Counter Hand.-Apply, stating cxnerienco and salary required, to H.U.T., Star Oilice. WANTED, good Servants of all classes. -Select Registry. Y.M.O.A. Albert- Btroot. Opi'n Tuesday and Friday Kvcnings from 7 t)S.3O_ WANTED, UnincumborcdCouplo ; hus bind good milker; wlfo workiughousu koeper and buttermaker.—llanunford's Auuk laud Itesistry. WANTED, Exporionccd Parlourmaid (Kontlcman's family). — Hunnaford'd Auckland ItoKistry (■.etabiishitd 2i years). WANTED, Employment for a Worthy Kldorly Man, who can milk, garden, &c.; wauoa no object.—Apply at Hamuford's Auckland Registry. WANTED, 2 (Jooi Hotifemaids (Uotel, llrst-claas place), Generala Itown. auburbs, Whangarol, Glsborue), Woman I Cook. 20.i; General, 20s.—Mrs Ekmoro's, juat übovo MuJDni llollaby's. ANTED," arT""Jßlderiy I'ofdon ua a generul sorvant for tho country; uood ror«ri' ; iic.f:i required.—Apply to C. 11. Whito and . Co , 2aO Queen atrmit. WANTKL), by two younf; Men, Board and LpdKing, ten minutes from Posc ollloo. No other boarders prefarrcd. — V.1)., Poat-olUco. "TOTANTED, Several Gonorals and Young VV Girls—At Hannaford'a Auckland Regis try (eatabllahod 21 years). WANTED, a Btronp onorgetio Youth, ono accustomed to busincsa; Rood references required -Can't 13 Hoat, LQucen et. VSTANTEiSi~an Apprentice Tinsmith ; V T on* who hag served part pf hla appron ticeßhlp preferred. — Apply Alox. liaivoy, Albort-atruo.t. ANTED, Tinsmith ; must bo a good general hand.—Apply Alex. Harvey, Albort-Btreot. WANTED, Situation by a strong boy ; can milk and drive—Address, A. A., Btak Office. WANTED, a Young Man able to milk, Apply to W. Nicholls KUerslio. ANTED, two Improvers for the Houso Carpcntbrlna.—Apply on the job, noxt MolrOBQ Cash Btoro. Dovonport, "VtETaNTED, Carpentors to Tonder for VV Additions to Bulldlntr. Pinna and Bpecinc«.Uoni at Wlngate, liurns and Co.'a, Cnstoms-Btroet. WANTED, usaful Young Girl (Mcxint Albrrt);goodhomcolfcred.-Hanoaford'a Auc-Miiiid !to«ißtry ('established__yearß_. ""ANTED," by "a middlo-agcd Indy of expei ionco. a Situation as Housekoeper ; would talco ohurgo of family, town or country.— Adt' ress V. V",, stak Ofllco. ANTED, 1,000 Children, under 12 yoara, to buy our Dolls. Id each, regular rrici-, la ; Hoys' Batß, No. 5, la 3jd. rogulur prlco, Is dd, at tho Salo, D.I.C, Canada Buildings, Queon-Btroet, late Coomboa'B. WANTED. —J. li. Joynt, Stationer, etc.. iv about to Removo furthor alonf; Ponaonby Road, to ntatly opposito Richmond Road^ WANTED ut onco, a 0 or 7 roomed House, with evory convenience, in ono of tho main streets in Ponsoaby.—Apply I3ox 110, P.O; WANTED TO KENT, noat detached4 roomed CottnßO in good repair, within 20 minutes' walk of l'oat ollico ; wat r laid on. — Apply X..STAnOftt>o. WANTED, Tenants for 4-roomod Ilouees, Alexandra-street, ncor (Jueon-Btreot; 3 roonioi Houses, Brown-atroet, i'on.-onby. Ront low.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoriq-atreot. WANTED, a Good Second-hand I'iuno, for caah ; will bo tried by an export beforo purohaso.—State Jowcut terms und pnr tlciilnrsto A.H.C., Porter and Co., Nowmarket. WANTED, 30,000 pooplo to read the Storlcjs In " N.Z. Tliußtrutcd Tit bits." WANTED KNOWN—American Organs from fl!s.—Hoffmann mid Sona. WANTED, 500 Working Men with ■In llrt ta como for Our Coloured Mole Trousors during tho Snlo of the D.I.C, Canada Hulldli_K___ L^to Coo_bca's. . ■**TANT_I), by ('i. Khode?, Cuetomg- V ? street, West, that :ill ohould read Brett's Almanac, pane DO. WANTED, Largo Storo in Qaeen-st-,— Apply Jamoa Browne, Furniture Wiiro houie, HobiOn-stroct. WAIsTEU, Tenders for Painting a Church-ltbour or.lj-. Specifications to be Eccn at T. 11. O'ConnoU'a, Xuivton ltoad. WANTED, to Lease a Farm oi 130 ucro», 18 miles from Auckland, partly in L-rasi. toßcthcr with S-rooinod Hunse. OU> huildinp.. ami Orcluird. Thl3 is a Rood oppor tunity for nuy person rcii"lrinK a lU'slannco n ar tho .Son, nnd wishing to «o in for poultry In inlnK and fruit urowinp. - Vor l iirllior Dirll c.Hurs apply to tho ownur, W. N. Mcditoah. Owen* itOMl. Mt. Kdcn; or to lUskoth and Altkin. VVfANTED, "Enginoora' Apprentices, TV Aiuatuur Knuincorß, nml 1 nrpenters ami Others to know tliat YARIIOROUGII & IX) Durham Btrect West, Aucklaud, have a Well-seloctcrt Stock of Tools for Kilo lit vory moilorntoiirlccß. Aniatourn'Tool Chests, Bench and liana Vicon, Frot bnws, Mllro Hloeke, Corner Cramuß for Piotuics, ice., &c, «:c— YAUHOIIOUHII _ CO., Durliam-alruut VN'eat, Init>orUT3 of ilachlnury and llnr-.lwm-n. WANTED"] Tenders for riuiubinf;, Puli.tinfc-. and Chiuincjß till noon of :Srd February; aliio. two smart ImorovortI.— Apply back_B:.*Mnry'ii Church, farnell. \»TANTED, Jhieinoere, Joinore, Cubinot- VV makutß Up'uoloterove, l'lumbors, Gab fitters. Slatcru. nnd others to know that YiTUorouyh and Co. IJuiham-Btreot West., Aucklnnd. bavo a v. ell selected stuck of Tools for u:i!o at vory n odcrato inlcea.-Yurborounh nnd Co , Durham Btrcot Wcet, Importers of Muchlnery nnd Hardware. \JK7_NT_D KNOWN—rianoa Kold on VV tlmo payment at tho cheapest houno In town.—Hoffmann and Sons, Qneen-streot. WANT- 1) KNO VV N — First-claßsOreen gnuo l'luma to bo pold, cheap, for jam making.-Ben. Duwkoii. 51, Quern struct. WAtNT-D" ii.JXUWIN—A new 4-foot hlph Piano, ovoratruni!. Iron framoil, bra^-8 tunliiK plato, chock action, trichord, 7 oa_______ Hoffmann and Hong. Qnnon at. Var~ANTED "K.NOWN-A Tiauo iv V ? Italian Walnut, by Bord, 7 octavoa, £27 (now).—Hoffman- and Sons. WANTiSD KNOWN-China Ton Sots, 12j Dd 10 piocos ; Dinner Sots, 2m ; ar.d othnr useful Gooas aro still beinft sold at Good sun's London Arcade marvellously choap. WANTED KNOWN—In hot weather tha luxury in applyitip; Kau do Colo K ne and Toilet Vinoßur, prico Is tho largo bottlo ; Cut GlnsH Hcent and SniellinK Bottles with Nickol'Sllvor Tops, lo each, at Goodaon'a _on£ou Arcado. being half Ihotr usual price. i AW TED KNUVVW—Cheap Moai— Knduond Prices-Koef, from Ud por 1b; Mutton, from ljd per lb ; Veal, from 2d per lb ; lifunh, from 2b por auarter. Tho beet quality O nly._'i'. a. Mead, City Market. WANTED KNOWN] Dr. Do Jongi.'s coiouratcd Cod Livor Oil, is Dl tho boUlo ; Nc-nve'ii l roJd for Infanta, la tho uackoc; Huhbir Piiila for lnfmita, fid ; Camphor Pillo, la die bottlo; KoatbiK's Insoct Powdor 8d tho tin —At Damoier'B Only Shop, late Daniplei'o Boot Shop. Victoria-Btrnut. Wanted known-a gmnd msoS mont of BterllnK Sllvor JowoUcry at Gundßon'H Jx)ndou Arcndo. Prioea rWiculously low. Kvery articlo warranted. ANTED KNOWN—For Birthday, Weddinu, or ony day Prcßonta. ttio pUieo to obtain them cheap and good 1b Good son'n Ijontton Arcado. _____ ANTED KNOWN—To reduce stock of Watchos at Goodaon'a l^ondon Arcado, tho pricos havo boon reduced. English Lovora, £3; good Siivor Watches, iC2, all TT%7 nANTKD KNOWN— Electro- VV plated Forks and Spoons from 0a tho dozen ; Wluto Metal <Mirou«hout) from 2s the do/.bn : Blc.ok Table Knives anil Forks, Os tho dozen pairs; Whito Table Knives from 7s Gd tho dosion (pro rata for smaller quantities). Pocket anft other Cutlery very cheap at Good son's London Aroado. . WANTED KNOWN—Hudson's cole brutedßalloon Brand Baking Powder, Od tho tin; Glass Tumblers, 3d oach; Pint do., ■id ; Masric Toasting ForKB, Si ; Carving Knives imdFotks 9d tho pair; Steels, (id each ; Grand Tea Trftjs. Is ; Garden Seeds, lid Iho packet; bareo Feather Dustn-s, 8a ; ffiau do Co.'ottno, Oil; Hat Bruihes, 3<l; Hand Mirrors 3d and Gtl; Pdjnt Brushes. 3d each ; Fly Traps, lid ; Flavour ing Kssencrs, Id ; Lots of Cheap liooln. etc.—At Dampier'a Only fchop, lato D«mi)icr'a Boot Shop, Victoria-s_t___t ___ W"~ITnT_D KNOWN ~ Berlin Wool ( R ood colour.o. la the 1 lh; Stay Busks, Id and Id tho pair; btny.i. In: Printß, 10 yard.-: for as 6tl: Ladies' Drefses. 3a Ri ; Hollautl Skins. 1b H'l ■ Whito Do., Is Dd ; Linen Collar!) mill riifra(rjQ,dioa'l,6a trie Bet; Linen Colliua (GfintVl, Sd- Infants' Sud llato. M ; lrtdios1 Sill; Tli a. Ed : Hiberdaehnry t'abineta Bd.—At "amiiior's Only hhop lato L'ampier'n Boot Shop. Victoria-street, ANTfiiT KNo\VN^\ra!eDtiiioß (eon timcntal). Id to id: \oiin« Ln.dir.a Journal nnd 13 iw Bells firl the monlhly pai'lV ' Loudon Journals, "Family llerald" and "Famili' Roadt-r," Id ; Shakapjrc's Works, Id rach A B.C. Booko, Hfor 3d; A.3! C. Bocks, 3d tin. box; Lot of other Fresh Bookn oheap; Pen holders and Lead Pencils, lid pur doz. ; Whitr Knvelnpes, 50 for 3-1; hotter Clipn. (id ; Coloured Ink, 3d tho box of I colours.—AtDauipier's Onb Shop, late Dampier's _oo_t Shop. Victoria-street. YKT A T B D INBP-OZIO w iitUKaO AHO MILhIQA'tVU _ W H I B H. "%ftr A fc" T- O X- NOW K SS*' PRINTS, nHKSS_!:. MILUKBRT, k-O3l_ltY, to. BOW BHOWIWa, 5"t;■:» latr v nsrtal. %;ja£U 4*34 gjCNjtO BAI3, traa S&,



WANTEDj for Waitara;Workßj a first clnss Man who understands beef and pork curlner; only an oxperiprced hand need apnlr.—Nuw Zea'and Frozen Meat and Storage Company. Limited, Railway Wharf, Auckland. WANTED, a Good Hand for the Grocery must be Used lo store work, and willing to make himself useful in any way t'c((Uired.— Apply, will) rciVirnrca and staling salary ex pected. Box 61, Post Office, Auckland. VST ANTED KITOWN, that T. H. Vv Glover has Remoyed to tho promises iatelr occupied by Harbutt's Brush Ifaotory, Cuatums Street Went. Good accommodation for storage; __^ , ANTED KNOWN—That Hot and j Cold Baths may be had at Is each, at tho Auckland Turkish Buth Company (Limited), Victoria - street East. — The Mw Premises, Lornestreet, ara now open dally for Ladloa and Gentlemen, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.: on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prices:— Single Butba, 3a; in seta of eight tickets, 203; on Thursdays and Sftturdois (alter 'i p.m ). 2s ; Hut, Cold, and Plunge Hat;., Is. These Baths aro Ysry olfcotuul in curing Cc.ds, Couths, Itheuiuatlsm, Lumbaso. and many other com plalnls. Experienced attondants in charge. ■yn- A KTBD_KNOWM. george"gregory, PHCJTOGRAPH-BK, QOIOi'B Btj&cinaG (Kiy.r Tbies Lampe}. ' PONSOBB-J iW).iS:C, In cow feroduolnK FJrii-clfeSa M&WKraphs »t.the toll-owing reaiio"n»bl9 raSjs'i-Cnrt-o d» Vlolto, 163 mi per don.; O-Jbtaot* «' * P1"1 dot Vr . ojn; drcri'a at brtoo price. High (jiasj ilnantullinff at a mederafa advancn iM abotß prlcoi. Tram cKta Bass tho door regularly. VST ANTED KNOWN AUCKLAND CIOTHING COMPANY (G. McBUIDK). COMMKRCIS bTKKKT. "Vkni, Vidi, Vici." We have juot opened out the LATiomeT shipment ov tweeds, COATINGBj AND FANCY WORSTKD EVER DKLIVEUED IN AUCKLAND. NO ADVANCE IN PRICE. All-wool Snc9uit, 455; Trousers. loa6d; our Bos'; Tweed X&6 Suit, £.1 17a 6S ; our Usßt J'.idine or Wnlklns Trousois,2D» (id ; liulios' Riding Hablis, from SOj. Tha Lart e&t Tailoring Concern in sfon-Zoalund. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMI'ANY (G. Mcßride), COMM URCE-STrtICHiT. AifTED, LANDLOPjDS end Others To Know that WILLIAM CRICK *tUemeuts a soecial feature. Offloe: 25. Coombks's Aboade, HlKh-Btreot, Auckland. Ty ANTED KNOWN. GREAT SALE OF REMNANTS PlUm S, STUFFS, LACKS, RIBBON 3, EMBROIDERIES, &c. D. M o p"ii""E RSO N, Fim'ins: himself ovcr3t«ckod wi'h tha above, la cnvr .;: at such a Sticriflco as to ell'uot a Speedy A luw quotations of linos he Is now Bhow irg ',— Printß, 2s lid the dozen yards; Nun's Veil ltica, etc.. 4s Ud the dozen yards BoeeS Gd spray ; Ribbon.-, 6yds for Cd Lmlies' ardCbildron's Straw Hats, Is each; a*&O#*fis&*Xu» ; M«n's ditto, is 6d And other Lines equally Cheap. kabangahTpb road. ~A~V"b'UNCr&lan, who thoroughly under- J\ Blandahoisea, ia desirous of a Piluutton asDriT.r or otherwise; cxcelleßt references.— Apply STAitOfllce. SECURITIES for £7rA £500, and £250; must bo fl:8t-=las3.-8. Jackoon, rSTO"i;eaci7e7s of Dancing.—Wantedj a^fow to A.B^, STAHOnicc. . M" "EDICAL PRACTICE.—An oxcollent oDonuis! mista in a r.omiloua district.— A Pt iiy to Modtool Man. Box KG. Port Office. ] BRIGHTON HOUSE (Into St. James* j> MmißC), Upror Unioa-Btrca.-Wantsd, two Gentlemen oa Boarders. To Let. mO LET, two unfurnished Rooms, vory Jl cheap, in a rodueclablo, healthy stroet.— For addruav'itPiily S'l'ah Oillcc. _ O~LET, 3-roomod Cottaf;o in Viotoria atrccl Bout low. — Apply to Mr Foloy, Grocor. corner of Hpteon and VtoMri!! ala. _ n^O LET, «"j roomoii Cottngo, Belmont X Terrace, Ilemuora.—Apply S. Pearce, Ituil wny Terminus }lo'.cl,_ghcrt eiroct. Acckland. 0 LETTshop and~4 rooms, suit a light business; rent. 10s por week.-Apply Spcakman's Store, Nowmarkot. nhO LET, in I'arnoll, oloso to city, 3 and iL 1-ro' mcd Houses : 63, 7a, 9s. -T. Hill. Cirafton ltoud, Domalnatreet. T"cJ"ITET, 1 nnd 3 roomed Houses, 7.', 4s 01; good locality.-Krqulre Ncal'u Tea WnrthouVo, Arch Hill, Ureai North Road. TO LET, top ilouso" in Victoria Avenue ; ront 7a Gil per wovk. or rroiild bo sold ; a barpaUi. -Apply to H. Neil, Premier Cath fctoro, Koranjtiihapo Roiid. _ riiO BK LKT, clneo to tho Grammar 1 Sclioul, aComfortnbl<) Furnished lloute ; turina oasy.—Apply to IP. O. Kwlngton, Eatulo ARWIt. rjnO~LET, Newton, Jionrdin^-hoase of 11 I rooiiin, waali liouao. and bath-room ; flret class stand; rent low.-Ai.ply H. W. Bimcs, Bco'.uiakor, KaraDKaliapu Kuad. ff\O LET iv Exetor-strcct (off Newton 1 ROi.l), a Cotta»o of 3 rooms and f cullcry ; ront low to a Kood tenauu—Apply John Broaily. Kxettr-otrcct^ . rjiO LET, a ■1-roomed Oottago, adjoining JL Dock, Customs-street West; rent only 7s a nook.—Apply T. 11. Glover, Custom-street West. _ „ rTi6~LETr largo Dwolling-houso ; beauti- A ful situation, every convenience Several '.Yurkmo'i's Cottaßcs, khit to Sawmills.—Apply l. O. lJunaford, cure J. 13. Grahum, Hollciior, hortlaud-S _S__ ___. nnoriJliT7Cornor Shop, 5 rooms, rent Jl 15): 5 roomed llou*o, ront 8?. Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, clcuj to Uat'ia, Pitt st roe t. fliU LKT, two minutes from Queen-street, Jl I.oilginK for Young Woman; board if required.—Laurel Uoueo. Wclleslcys'.reet(first hou-.c from Simonds streul). r_nO LET, Mount Eden, Stonyhurst, near i_ Railway, buxsea pass, plenßunt alluatlon, 1 rnoma, punlry. Btoro-rcom, aood Rardeu ; low ront-—Mr Woodward. Wynyard Road. 110 LET, bhop and G roome, corner of OliiJliant-ftroct, I^incolnstrect and lUch mo'nd ltoad ; first-class stand for a butcher.— Apply John Porter, Richmond Store, Richmond Rqa_j ; TO LET, in Howe street, tirs* house from Karangahapo Road, Cottage with 5 rooms, 2 rogiitcr stova1): extensive view from veranduh-Key with Mrs Schofleld, near the prcmtsea. rpO LET, a coinfortablo 6 roomed Cot- J. tairo in Nolpon-Rtroet: moderate ront to auitablo tenant.-11. J. lllordan, Hobaon-strcet. nuar Cook-Btrcot. _. TB^O LET, 3 and J-roomod ilouees, in first- JL ola?s repair; also, 5 roomed House, with or without slabllnK: good ontruncj from liok.-by i;lrci:t. — Apply I 1) Jniucs Irvin, top u£ Wnkelloldstrccl. _ mO LET, Park Viow, Duy-Btroot, con- X sittiiiK of fcven ronraa and kitohon. Splendid cookinn raußs, ttovo, and bath-room, wash-houao with (Ofpjr boiler; gas and water nnd every eonvenlouco. — Apply Occidental Hoiel. TO LET, at Rocky Nook, adjoining Mr Uakor'u proocrty, largo Dwelling Houpe coach-houßii, stablo and ono aero of kioui d. llcnt low ; easy terms. Can bo taken for a term if iloi-irod.-Apply to T. 11, White, Glhdstoiio st. Nuwton. TO LET, trraiidly-flituated, nowly-built Marino Villa Residence IS minutes' walk from Queenstreot and 3 of tram ; 8 rooms, bath room, range, otc ; oity wator laid in. ond Ras in each room ; ntcps to beach lor boating, bathing, etc. ; rent 18i. — Apply Kenilworth Houee, London-Btrcct, Pocsocby. T.__ .___.__ Dov J uport . j a beautifully- Bifcuatod, first-class 10-roomofl Houso, on tho Beach Road, botwecn the Victoria and Dovonpjrt Wharves, aa lately occupied by Mr Foathfratono. Keot moderate to a good tenant. —Apply to W. Buchanan, Queon-Btrect, opposite Bank of N.Z. m o l b T, (or c tevra o! 8 to 7 r*a?t, a Partially [EijcoTod Farm of 810 Acres, ncer Qamfltsn, at a vary low rental to a Rood teup.ut who will i&ake further Improvements.- Apjly to F. R. OLAUDK, P.O. Box 127. Shortlandstreet. IBKENU E A D. - A Furnished Hesiilencc, near l.ho Wharf, tB bo Lst for 12 Months. Kent £2 oor woclt. Applyto- W.^HAMMnSD.^ GISBORNE.— To Lot-, monthly or other wise, a good roomy cotnor Shop, hef ftand iii Gisborxo. known as Taylor's aaddlort Bhop ; ront njoilorate. — Apply ut onco to E HoKcrs. Norfolk-street. Ponsonby. OWNER LEAVING FOR VICTORIA —Must bc:ll.—Abgut. 1 Aero best Volcanii Soil at Mount St. John, with excellent House o B rooms, bath room nnd pantry ; also, stable bußgy-houso', nnd niau'a rooms ; fully foncei and choicely laid out in cardon. Price, mil: £050. Cards to vlow en application to Kandersoi and Co. njlO SADDLERS, DRESSMAKERS, ant l_ Others. —To Lot. a Shop and Residonc (throe Btories). Queen-stroet, near to Varnom 8 ylate-elaas windows, water laid on. etc. A gooi business stand, and superior livine accommorln lioß. Kent, 30 j per week.—Apply J. M Lennox Kstate Agent. FOX SALE OR LEASE at Onebupga House with Brooms ana Bhoo, outbuildings mvl la>-g(i parden.—Apttly to Jamoa Goodall Church street. Ocehunga. N SALE, 116Esst Auckland CHEESE fix diffiror.t dairies ond sizap. In lots t suit puichaeers, at Auction Pricsa. — Gsors Sibbiß. Vm-i. street. mo" MEET THH TIMES 1 win Let thi OHOE__L HALT, for Concert! Jfceatricali, Billt, or Sundir Beriica», bt'Rt



Public Notices. A STRENGTHENING Cordial, — Wolfe's ScnttAVi's. . ~*~NOTHER OPPORTUNITY. — The ____ Great Half-s early Balo of the D.IC. at Canada Bnlldirlgo,- Qn«en-atreet. p DDRESS to Business Men.—The Key. 3, 8, Hill will Deliver an-Adarefs TO MORROW (Wednesday) in the Now Zealnnd lusuranco Co,'a Upper Koo/n frotft 12.30 till 1 o'clock. Como. if only for a few minutes. Lh CLAIMS againat Gavin Wallace, Grocer. Karsngahape Road, to bo ren dered immediately to Rusaell and Campbell, Solicitors. Wyndhamstreet. HARD Times no More'-Wliy poy big prices ior Ladies' lit eases, when you ca» Ket a full drees for 2a SH J at the Groat Sale of the 1).1.C.. Canada Buildings, lato Cootubss's.^ ASK your Grocers for Royal Remy's Starch, lib and Jib boxes, net weight. It la the best; wholesale.—Apply to Mr Arthur Maay, High-street, Sole Agent for the i]innufq«turer3. WEDDING C_KDS.—Latest Style at the S±4S L'thogrsphlo Works, Sliort land-gtroot, Auckland. __ AVOID excitement, dissipation aili lato hours "■ and.take Wolfe's Sounafp's. SLACfGHTERING Drapery and Clothing Goods. Now is the time for Bargains, dur ing tho Groat Sale of the D.1.C., Canada Build ings, lute Coo'noes's. nfto"IIESfIJEMTS OF NEWTON.—AII JL Shops will b(J CloßeQ on Wednesday, at 6 pin, frotn thisdaf^_ FISH.— Rakino Smoked Fish at the Boat. o_ Wednendnya. Thursdays, Fri days, and Haturdavo. l''re<s& supply each day. SUPERIOR Board and Residence, five minutes' walk from Devonport Wharf. The position Is very eelcct, and house stands on a lareo garden by itself. ICvcry home comfort and roaaonable terms.—Apply Star Office. THE best gift for Home friends— BretL'fl Auckland Almanac containing a Pictorial Representation of Queen-street, Description of tho I'roTlnclal DUtriot Now Guide to Hot Lakea. Sep.. &o. PUROHASIfiIIS Bhotild ÜBO caution, else they will have a counterfeit article palmed on them al] Woi f'b'h gcriWAl'Pß. ABITCASII is the thing wo want in these' hot d tlmiia, and wo are prepared to give thoso who possess It all tho advantage of the low prioa we pita for the Stock of the Co operative Co. We acll the balance of It at prices ranging about 10a in the £ at this Sale- D.1.C., Canada Buildings. Late Coombes's. I {TACTS' are stubborn things ; nevertho -1 less, this la a fact: You can buy at our saloa our best Walton Tweed Trousers from 5a lid ; and Men's Tvroed Salts from 16s 9d ; at the Great Sale D.1.C., Canada Buildings (late Cgombos's). rriO SPORTSMEN and others.—Pao"asants J_ and otto kinds of Birds Btuffed ana Mounted on ornamental stands, very oheap, with despatoh.—B-.Maddon, oppOaitfl Star Hotel Albert-ntreot. £»QA REWARD.—The prevailing 3&<^ H_P public idea is that people advertise Roods whloh they cannot supply when usked for. Wo glye the above reward to anyone who can prore we do not supply every article adver tised during our sale at the D.1.C., Canada Buildings. Q}aeen-3ttcot. SAILORS 7" HEBT AND HOME, 25, Queea-etroet.—Tho Aintlal Tea and Social Houuion will, If the Lord permit, be hold In tha above Rooms on WEDNBSDAY, February 2, whan the President and Founder of the Institu tion, Biahor) Cowie, wHI preside. Tea on the tables at G3O sharp. Tickets — One Shilling each, Con be obtained at the Kest and from any of the Workers. ____ __«*>_fi{ JPIANOS. — Hiffhelass Pianos 3&OO Imported direct from leading Eng lish and German Makers, from £36. At Whole sale Prices for Cash, or on Deferred Payment from 80s amontb.—Berlin Planolmporting Com pany's Show Rooms, corner of Hobson and Cook-ntrnetß. . ______ HOW to increase your income at oneo, we sell 2s 9d Men'» Shirts at Is lid ; Is 6d Colonial Knitted Sox for Is ; 2s Cd Straw Hats for Is 6d ; 12a 6d Boys' Knlcker Suits for ia lid and 6s lid; at the Groat Salo,—D 1.0., Canada Buildings. Lato Cocm_bes]s. CITY WATER.—The waste of the city wator is nothing in comparison to the wilful wasto of money of thopo -who negloot visiting the Great Sola of the D.I.C. where you get iOi worth of Goods for l.j 6d.—Caaada Buildings (late Coombee). = CHAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Agont. 83, Queon itreet, opposite Fort-street, has always for Balo and to Let, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Ccnntry Districts : also, Harms. Improved and unimproved. In Tarious parti of tho province. Bevoral eligible Building AUotmonts for Sale in the City and Suburbs, tot cash or on deferred payments, T F you aro ncrvoui take Wolke's gcnNAPPS. -£r o T I c B. ±S I will give FIVE POUNDS 11BWARD to nny poreon who will givo information as to who left ou my premises at Onohunua two hnlve3 of a long black cloth coat.—William WadCjjgarket Gardener, Onthnnga. gelling off ! selling off ! immenseTreductions. R. WATTS, SHOE MANUFACTURER, Winstone's Buildings. SYMONDS-STREHT, Being orer stocked with Flrßtclasa CLEARING AT "aNY "pRIOE FOR CASH. VTBW ZEALAND LOAN AND -^ MEUCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Notioo h horoby given that the TRANSFER BOOKS of this Company will bo CLOSKD for Fourtcon Daya from the -Ist Instant. FIIKDk. BiTTLKY, Inspector. A'.icklanrt, January a), ISS7. . T>OOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Before buying elsewhere, CALL AND INSPKCT THE PRICES OUB GOODS AHK MAKKKD AT. You will find YOU CAN SAVE ho PER CENT. On the ugbul price charged. ONE TRIAL WILL PROVE THB FACT. GKXT9.' Boots Soled and Ileelod .. &Bd LAi.ußa' do. do. do. .. Is !)d At W. WATT S' S, HODBONBT,, And Kaeamoauape Road (next Karl & Moot gonicry'a). Bj^RUIT I THRUITI TJIRUIT 1 JDruiti Jukuiti JDbuiti Bny your Fruit direct from the growera, and Bavo tho Profits of the middle man. Mafltfleld Bros., of Kaipara, have opened the promises opposite East street, Karongahaps Road, and are prepared to supply all klcds of Prult la season. Wholesale and Retail, 118 WIGG'S NEWTON LAUNDRY, GRBV-STKKT (Scab thj Xopl. Establlshsd 1880. bSun th« town. All articles carefully washed Hwd and fl"'"h«* l"^ a most mrorlor agio by thoroughly practical hands. Gaata Clo^j oUanod and thorou ? hly pressed; Laoe Cnr^A rndroesed ; I<*dioa'Dresona washed and lrwaed. These lost Hensa aro a snodallty at this Kstab dAhmant. ' iBN DOCTORS GIVE YOU UP, Moks. GARNIER. the Bleotrlolan, wUI Core rouT Consultation Fbbb. Kvary kind * OoniplMnt Treated at- BAII^ T&S tk IT^E^ ALLI Hours of Att«ndr.noe: 9 to 12 and < to 0. tteotrlo and Odlvonlo. Faradlo. o»d Medlo_a Baths also siren bj Monß. Garnler. Kumlwrs oi Testimonial <»» *>• Meß s% KQnlißAfidS. fi REAT TTNRESERVED QALB Ho ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT STRONG. VALUED AT £2,749 15 9* Q.ARRETT gRO S. Having Purchased tke shove Estate for.Ceßh at a Largo Dieooont, ARE OFFBRIN» THK WHOLK STOCE AT THEIR ATJCKLANB SHOPS. ONE MONTH ONLY, AT TOTALLY UNRKSERVKO PRICES. 1 200 pairs Infants' Strap Fhooa. slzoe 2 to 5-6 d S 200 ~ Jntantu' Strap Shoos, lizCs 2to 5-8 d 0 100 , Infanta'Strapfshr-ea—lstoSs. 1,250 „ Children's Lnoctiscs 2to 5-ls 260 Chllareu'ilK S.diß.Blz«s2toS-lsUt 1 520 ,; Girls' E. Sides, sizes 10 to 1-33 lid 271 „• Maids' 2's-l'i lid 1 389 ~ Indies' E.S. Boots, sizes 3to 7-ls 111 IJ2I , Ladies'K.S3. Boots Bines 3to 7-|s 9d 815 Ladies' Levant E 8. B.ota-Caßd 1,220 Ladies' Kid E.S.—7a 6d 1 735 , Ladies' ditta-from 7s Ud to 10s 6d 150 Ladies' Real Urcnch Kid K.S.-6i 111 7-2 Ladles' Kid Buiton, Bizoss to 7-SaO; 1,40. „ Laditß'KUl Walking Shoes, eizos sto 875 „ Ladies' Walking Shoes, sizes sto 7 -1,260 „ Ladies' Walking Shoes, Bizes 3to 7 -3,571 „ Ladles's ditto—from 8s to 10a 6d ■ 12M .. Ladleß' Button Boots, sizes 3to 7 f rom Oi Od to 11s 6d 1 315 „ Mtn's Watertighla-from 7s lid to 10 21272 „ Men's E S.—from Si 6d to 13s 6d 1,351 „ Men's Balmorals-frem 93 6d 3 500 „ Men'B WalliicK Shoes-from 68Od 1,001 „ Men's Patent Shoes-Ss Od 3,5i0 „ Boys' Boota—from 4= Gd 1.135 „ House Boots, Sewn—2a 113 Evening Shoes, Slippers, House Boots, &o in quantities unable to be quoted here. ©ARBETT BROS., Wakefield-st., And GARRBTI'S KOItDIKGB, KABANOAHAPK BOA! Auckland. THIS 13 A GKNUINB SALB,



li J AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, H L E CTION% TF YLr C 4^ Hegulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, I, Hoory KidlnßS, Hetnrnlntr Officer 'or each of O! tho oeforal districts, as constituted under the Licensing Act, 1881. mentioned In the first column of tho ochednle herein, hereby give Dublic notice that on Election for eaoh of the faid dlsteloto" of flveduly-Quallflod. Dorsons to bo mombero of tho "censing Committee for such districta will bo held on THURSDAY. February 17 1887- And I hereby appoint the kour of noon dth ße Oh nel UL ea?,riif tßc^i a ales e Sir* herein moctioned^ormgiin^ion : "First Column. Second Coldmn. Auckland East .. Oity Couuoil Offlcos, High- Aucklana North.. Mr^'whito's, Bookseller, Queen-street. Auokiand South. - Book- Karangahapo .. %^%%'s™^, Ponsonby.. -. * S *g3S£2Ss& Gratton .. .. roau, UpperSymondsst. Nomination Papers can be obtained ot U«y Council Offices, from the Town eta*^ Returning Officer. J-ebraery^J.Bß7- CITY OF AUCKLAND, viewed at tho Office cf M* H. G. Wade, Queen street The Council do not bind themselves to accept aiy tender. Tenders to be endorsed " fSwXXs Office. R February 1,1887. »£, /BOUNTY OS1 WAITEMATA. ANNUAL LICENSING ELECTIONS. Auplicitioos are invited up to noon of FRI DAY NEXT, the 4th February, from Persons willing to conduct tha Annual Licenainß Eleo tions in any (or all) of the sis Ridings of the CoSnty. Particulars may be Bern at the County Office, Auckland, where all applications are to be ecnt- OLIVER MAYS. Chairman. January 28,1887. T~5 "jmOK GIBBORNE AND EAST COAST PORTS, VIA MERCURY BAY, The regular trader WAI A P U Will sail as above TO MORROW EVENING. H. B. MORTON, Agent. —. . -ivrORTfIERN STBAM- J3( SHIP CO. (LIMITED). EXCURSION TO WAI- The S.S. GLENELG wiUleave Queonatreet Wharf as above on a SATURDAY NEXT. FEB. 5, AT 2 r.M.. Returning from Waiwera on MONDAY, 7th, at 7 a.m. IUTUfiN FARE. 12a 6c \ L'CJiLAND CHAMBER OF COM ■A- MEECB. The Council of tho Chamber request the attendance of Membere at tho Chamber TO MORROW (Wednesday). February 2, at four p.m., to meet Sir Julius Vogcl. JNO. LAMB, President. I HEREBY give Notise to the Public generally that I will not be Responsible for any Debts contracted by my Wife, Maboaeet Qoartkrman, or by my Daughter, Elizabeth QUABTERMAN. EDWARD G. QUARTERMAN, Of Paeroa. Mill-hand. January 21,1881 "FLIGHT HOURS' DEMONSTRATION. All Accounts BRalnßt tha above Committee vat berendered In or before WEDNESDAY, ■cbruary 2, at 7.30 p.m. Moneys owing to the Committee must bo paid on or before that date. J. A. PARK S3, Sec. A VONDALE ROAD DISTRICT. TAKEKOTICE -Absentee Hatepayrswhpse Rates are in orrear are hereby notified that unlePß the said Rates are paid Immoaiately. the Board is deteiinined to tike such steps as are provided by law to sell the property in payment of tho Bame. Mr John S. L. Cox. Waterview, Avondalo, ia the Collector appointed by the B°at ' JOHN BOLLARD, Avondulo, Feb. 1,1887. Chairman. nnHE~TENT. —A very favourite, as well as rather bewitchiDg assertion of Mr Danieb ■ " Mind. I am Dot to be holdresponsiblo or what the Bible says." True. but. when jpor tions of Holy Scripture are misapplied, as ft so requonlly tho oaBO, then, without doubt you areirenpoi Eible.—£ikcebitt, mHB BUTCHERS' ANNUAL PICNIC ' " AND SPORTS. TIBS! ABOVE WILL TAKE I'LACB AT TAKAPUKA RACECOURSE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. PRINCIPAL EVENTS. FOOT RACES — lOOjds MAIDEN RACE. Entry, 3s 6d 200 yds HANDICiP. Kntry, 33 150 yds ALL-COMERS' HANDICAP. Entry, 3i 410 yds HANDICAP. Entry, 3a 6d 200 yds BOYS'RACE. Entry, 2s 6d 1 mile ALL COMERS' HANDICAP. Entry, 5s MASTER BUTGHERS' RACE, 100 yds. Entry, 2a Bd 20Oyds HURDLE R ACE. Kntry, 3s 6d 1 mils HANDICAP. Entry, 33 6d HORSE RACES — TROTTING HANDICAP, 3 miles. Nomination, IOa; acceptance, 10s ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, li mUos. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10a HURDLE HANDICAP, 11 miles, over Six Flights of Hurdles, Nomination, 10s; acceptance. 10s All Horsoa must bs the bona-Mc property of Butchers, and must have been in Basket Work for ono month prior to raca. Entries and Nominations, with Colour*, will be received by tho Secretary at Robabn s Rooms on MONDAY, February 14. between 7 and 9 p.m. Aoceptanoeß on MONDAY, February 21. Other Sports and Amusements will be ar ranged on the Ground. Admission to Ground. Id 6d per head; Children, 6i€al?h- R. H. HOPKINS. Hon. Sec. TDHYSIOQNOMY ahd PHRENOLOGY. O. b7~H~U G O May be Consulted at 121. GREY-STREET. IRKENHEAD.—IOi Acres of Land for Sale, suitable for orchard and strawberry garden; price. £15 per acre—Apply this OfHoe. /"COMFORTABLE Board and Residence L/ required in pleasant locality by widowiady and antj!-State terms toPermanent, Btab Office. T~~~HE Drawing of Prizeß on tha Art Union principle for Improvements of St. John tho Baptist's Convent and Convent School. Parnoll, is Postponed until April 20. WEDDING CARDS. — New Design! just reoolved from England.-STAB Lithographic Works. Shortland street, Auok and. Pcraonal.^ IF T. T «alle at this otßce he will learr who holds come Money belonging to him won at Nurth Bhore Races. "VTOTIC E—Th c undorsigned will bi _LN obliged for aDy inforroatiop ragaiaing th. whoreaboute of Klizibeth Wells, aged U, whi haslefcmy care—John Plunkctt, Colloge noad M" ■"ISSING~YRIEND3~are requested t take Botice that the first halt j early sal of the D.I.C. is now on. Raro bargains ia usefi: Drapery.—Canada Buildings (late Coombos i\._ PEOPLE wishiiiK~to take a trip or Bern children to tho country can be ucjommi anted bra person who has a magnificent bead good boating and fißhinK, within four hour Bteam of Auckland. Terms ea»y. Patties a per arrangement. — For address, apply Sta Office^ THANKS.— I desire to thank the! friends who so kindly rendered aseistanc at the late fire endangering my property I Birkenhe ad on Saturday last.—Jae. Barnes. R~S~COURTNEY wishes to return h< sincere thanks to tha few frler.du wl interested themselves in her behalf, and also thos3 who generously gave their subecrlptloßS MATRIMONIAL — A Single Your Farmer seeks a Protestant Wife, ago t tweon 23 and 28, through Hannaford's Auoklai Agency. Full pattlculare there. MATRIMONIAL -A sober," hard-'wor iiig Young Man seeks a respect*! Young Woman as lite Banner, age between and 26.—Ph0t0., &c at Hannalord's Agenoy. MATRIMONIAL -An excellent You: Man (farmer) seeks a Presbyterian Wi age 20 to 25, through Hannaford's Agency Every Information Mrs Hannalotd will Rive Inquirers,



Meetings. fiOSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION1 * BLUE RIBBON ARMY. A PUBLIC MEETING' Will bo held THIS (TUESDAY) BVENING, FEB. 1, or ST. JAMES'S HALL, WELLINGTON-ST. Chair will bo taken at half-pant Seven by the REV. R. F. MACNJ.COL. Addressee by the RBVS. VT. i. WATKIN AND W. R MARTEN. RECITATIONS. SOLOS, &C, Will bo given. THB BAND OF HOPE UNION CHOIR Have kindly conEonted to assist, and will give Selections. COLLKCTiON TO DEFRAY EXPENSES. A Largo Meeting is anticipated. ALFRED COX, Eeorotary. A UCKLAND RUGBY UNION; A Meeting of Debates'will be held in the Club Room, Imperial Hotel, on THURSDAY EVENING next, at 8 o'oluck. Business: To receive Treasurer's Report, and any other busi ness that may be brought up. JAMEB M. BIBBIN. Hon. Treasurer. _ THB AUCKLAND ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. A Geaoral Meeting of the members of the above Bo»iety will be held in the Choral Hall on FRIDAY, the 4th day of Februory.at % p.m. Important Business. THOMAS WOOD, Hon. Sec Tenders. ' m O PAINTERS. Tendern invited for~Painting Two Temporary ShODS on scene of lute fire at Arch HM.-For partionlato, tea., apply to Mr Lambert, Bntcher. Arch HIU. ] _ m o BUILDERS. BXTBNSION OF TIME. ■ - Tenders will Be received until Noon of WBD NESDAY, February 9, for the Ereotlon of a Family Residence at Remuera. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mENDERS for the Erection of o I. Teacher's House at Kaeo (Whangaroa) wSI be received by the Kducadon Board. Aocfc aifl, •SntU 2 pS. on FRIDAY. 18th February. and specifications may be seen at the Offloe of the Board, Viotoria Arcade, Auckland, and on application to the Chairman of the Dia- Liot School Committee, Kaeo. TO~BUILDERS.— Tenders will bo re ceired until 5.80 p.m. on Monday. Tth February, for alterations to a house in Eaat stieet Newton. Specifications at the residence of Mr S. Grey, East-street, near Karangahape, Road. Continued on First Twie. • ■ '■■"■'--■ ' ' . ' ■ ■ ' ~ Auctions. TOMORROW. TO IRONMONGERS, CABINET MAKERS AND OTHERS. WITHOUT RESERVE. GABRIEL LEWIS «* \l Has received Instroctlons to sell. To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock. 4 CASES LOCKS AND LATCHES. Cupboard Lock*, Till Locke, Pad and Cheßt Locks, Tea and Table Spoons, Door Handles, Staples, Hooks. Gimlets. Pulleys. Bolts. Chains. Nails. Wardroje Hookß^Trays. Toolß, Screws, and General Furnishing Ware, T O • M 0 R B 0 W, s At 12 o'Clock. • ' APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS,'.,;, APRICOTS, ORANGES, MANDARINS, , LEMONS, &o. Ex Ta Anau, from Sydney. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructiona to soil To-morrow, at 12 o'clock, ' - a IKt . CASES APPLES /\ 155 ?ii K i nis (* > 8 - \ / ORAWGES \ / • LEMONS \\/ &0. &C "*»•.. Ex To Anau, from Sydney. . . B. TONKS & CO., ■ . : Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. PLUMS I PLUMS! PLUMS! PLUMS! PLUMS! PLUMS.': Ex s.s. Waihora, from Hobart. 0. W. BINNEY & SONS ?r Will sell by public auction at their Mart. Corn Exohange, Fart-street, Tomorrow (Wednes day), at 11 o'clock, O/\ C&SES ASSORTED. PLUMS, Ovf Ex as. Waihora, from Hobart. " - - TO-MORROW, At 10 o'clock. The undersigned will sell by auction at .the N.N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative ASBOOtaUpn Stores To-morrow (Wednesday), at 10 oolook, . THE FOLLOWING:— *SSSF IW-. PKA MHE3 !£§&*<, W. GARRETT, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. L. W. EATON Has received instructions to Sell byAuotton/at hto Mart; Fort-Bt, To-morrow (Wednesday). at 11 o'clock, O{V CASES NELSON PLUMS Auckland APPLES and PLUMS 100 Bnnchea RIPE BANANAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. BY ORDER OF THE SHERIFF. At tha Suit of Alfred Bucklamd (whose Solicitor is Robert Browning, Esq.), against Thomas | Foley and Patrick Lundon. The undersigned, instructed, by G. W. Basley, Esq , Deputy Sheriff, will cell at their Auction Rooms, City Market, the 1 as undermentioned, now being in and upon the business premises of the abovenamed Defen dants in Albert-street :— O DOUBLE BUGGIES £ 5 Sngle Buggies 2 Waggonettes 4 Landaus 2 Broughams 1 Barouch 2 Busses 2 Hansoma 2 Breaks 1 Mourning Cab 2 Hearses 1 HARNESS.-2 sets Single Harness. 5 ditto, ' 2 ditto Double ditto, 4. ditto, 2 ditto, Iditto. ■ 1 ditto, 1 ditto, 2 ditto Single ditto, 1 ditto i pair-Horse ditto, 1. ditto i-Horse ditto, 1 ditto. Double ditto. c HOESES.—6 bay Horses ana Mares, 11 Mack do 10 grey do., 1 chestnut do., 3 brown do., 3 , cream ao., 1 bay Horse, 1 grey do. . SUNDRIES.-12 Whips, 12 Horse Cloths, 1 Stable Barrow, 3 Dung Forks, 3 Brooms, i Saddles, i Bridles, 1 Break Plates, 10 pieces . Sundry Harness, 4 Pair Lamps, 8 Buckets, 2 ■ Ladders, 1 Clock, 3 Curry Combs, 3 Brußhes, 1 Sot Plumes, &c. OFFICEFUItNITURE.—I IronSflfe, by John i Tann (large); 1 Iron Safe, by Price and Co. ' (large); 1 Office Table, 1 Arm Chair, 1 Cane - ° Subject to a Bill of Sale from Thomas Foloy, o Patrick Lundon, and Michael Coughlan Dignan, o ot the City o£ Auckland, Livery and Bait Stable -0 keepers, to Peter Dignan, of Auckland, Genlls 1 man, dated the 23rd 3iy of July, a copy of which is Hied in the office ot the Supreme Court o at Auckland as number 80/303. it HESKETH, AITKEN, MACLEAN & CO. d W. 8. OOOHBANEj [JAS. DAOBB * TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22. *a By order of tho Registrar of the Supreme ■b Court. >c DWELLING HOUSES, ARAWA 3? STREET: CLOSE TO KYBER PA9S Bt ROAD. ! r The Subscribers have received infractions from the Registrar of the Supreme CourU t0 at the request of the mortgagee, tOBOU py 5^ iuct'on at their Booms, Qaeen-Btreet, on 3g Tuesday, February 22, ot twelve odock, je" X OTS 99, 102, 109, 112; and 119, Sub ad JLJ bivißioa of Allotments 4, S, and part of STBec, 3, Suburbs of Auckland. navtoß a •k- froutuga of 165 feot to Arawa-street, by 108 Me feet deep, with two largeDweUlnßHouseßa»d m a BUblo ereotea thereon,, the Property ot Me L. W. Eaton. ng SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, r.- Anetloneera. „. lto OMittnuad-on Fourth VW CZX