CITY COUNCIL.

The first regular meeting in the now Coun cil Chamber (Free Library building) took placo last night. Present: Tbe Mayor (Mr A, E. T. Devore), and Ore. Clarke, Davies, James, Trenwith, Goldie, Holland, Atkin, Buchanan, Dignan, Swales, Coopor, Evaus, hi Roche, PhiUipps, Kidd, Crowther. j Congratulations.—The Mayorcongratu- j lattd the Council upon their entrance into possession of so fine and commodious a meeting placo. Two objections had been raised to their occupancy of it, one being that it wa3 not intended for thoir use, ,wd the other that it was too good for them. As to the former, its original purpose of an art gallery had been rendered unnecessary, and the money ori ginally wav borrowed for Cu.poiatiou Offices and other purposes; and, ;»9 to the second objection, hu did not consider auy place too good for the Councillors, seeing that they gave thoir time and and services gratuitously in the interest of the ratepayera. In conclusion, he asked the Councillors eeuted at the furthest end of the hall what they thought of the acoustic properties of the Council Chamber. Cr. Holland replied that they stood in need of improvement.— At a subsequent stage of the proceedings Cr, Crowther (sitting next to Cr. Holland) complained that he was unable to hear what the Mayor and Town Clerk were saying. I Correspondence.— Letters were received and disposed of as follows:—From the1 Mihia er of Justice, forwarding rider paat-ed at inquest on Mrs Tucker, recom mending that the keeper of the Freshwater Baths should be required to bo on the j premises during bathing hours, and that ! suitable grappling irons and hooks should be provided in caeo of accident : Merely re- : ceived, Mayor stating that grappling irons and hooks had boon procured. -From R. Duvia, compluining of tbe defective gully druinugo at the upper part of Nelson-street, and urging the necessity tor a proper drain. A memo. by tho Engineer stated that the work would bo taken in hand when those his depart ment woro ongat;ed on were laid before the Council : Uoferred to the Streets Committee, Enginoor to furnish estimato of cost. —From Col Lyon, re questing Council to give authority for Hounding an alarm on the firebolU of the city before daybreak on Good Friday morn ing as n menus of assembling the Volun teers. Superintendent Hughes also wrote advising that tho request should be refused, a» tho Volunteer* could be turned out by bugle-call or gun-tire. — Col Lyon's re quest was granted on division by 12 to 5.— From Fred. Earl, notifying J..H. Dalton's intention to erect on his premises in Victo.m street v canvas screen, to bo allixed to tho roof, for advertising purposes. The Engineer did not think ie advisable to grant leavo for tho erection of such a structure : Application declined.- From Alex. Duthio, complaining of tho difficulty of lotting bis houses through Counr;l'i delay over llobson and Chapel streei ,jvolp, and asking that the valuation of hi,-: ("operty should be reduced in com penn'i mi for the losses ho had sustained : Kefcn.' to Finance Committee.— from Edward Biuiley, asking leave, on behalf nf trustees of Sailors' Home, to erect tompornry wood and iron building at tho rear uf th. ir ni'w premises : Declined —From tho Inspector of Prisons, intimatiOK that ti cheque for t'3so, in purcha^o of tho LouH Hospital, would be forivaniod forth with by tho Public Wi fkn Department, and requesting Ooui cil to make over tho building to ihoßaoi' r«* soo;i as convenient • Reierrrd to I <?gal Committee, tho Mayor stilting Hi-.t tho Charitable Aid Boird were neir-UiiiHue for purchasn of Hospital furni tore, From B. Cranwoll, compluining of thu present ourthcloset system, nnu urying ft mure libouil use of onrtb, so as to lender tho cioset« innocuous; Hoff-rreif to Com niittoo which is eoijiigui.l iv revis ng thu by Inus. Vr in Ko'onnri Claik. .applying fora upceiai (Jtiimir to ertcl a sipinbiiaril at tho or.cU of a simp verandah nt Kybor l Jn«s Uoad. The Kn^inrer hy h.emo. pointed out that tho rugulatioi ? nr ,vii| d (or signboards on the front only o! verandahs: Urancert - From H Ashtonand S.on complaining of the nuie.in.ro caused to shopkeeper* by tho unbt-tanrl in front nf the bufineef promi-ffl next the Bank of New Zonlund : Kef«>rre.l to Committee engaged in revising tho by-laws. —From Auckland Tramway Company, pro mining that" ovory effort will bo m.ido to bting up tho ro.id track to the level of tho tram rails without recourse boing had to Council's solicitor; Keceived - From ,las. Lockie, stating that an "un bearable stench " arises from tho opn-i drum on tno northern side of Collofjo Ko**d. The tinginoor reported thnt the work h id been authorised, but had not yet been placed by the ward members ; Roforrod to Pousonby Ward members to report upon. - From A. A Keynell, complaining, on be half of Thos. Mc\lillan, of (in increase in the valuution of hin S|.ring-street property, and requesting a reduction : Referred to Fina,uco C"mmittee. —From .John Roborton, c.iling attention to " the extreme depth to which tho cutting of Durham L*ne South is hi-ing carried, and protesting against the Bitne, aa it endangered the foundations of hi" premises." The Engineer reportid that the cutting had been mado to tho fixed levels aa rnquestod by petition, which he bulioved Mr lioberton signed : Applicant to bs informed that cutting has been mado to fixed levels.—From H. Holland, com plaining of the difficulty of accesn to his property in Pratt stroet through the want of a retaiuing wall or of road formal ion, and complaining al^n of the imporfect drainage of tho locality. The Enginoer reported that a barrel drain was required through appli cant's ground, and hia allotment, filled in by him on low side, then tho niroot formation couid be continued : Referred to Streets Committee. — From W. J. Dalton, C X., applying en behalf of L I). Nathan and Co. for permission to acquire, by purchase or otherwise, a small piece of waste land in front of their allotment in Waterloo Quadrant, such piece of land being portion of a load intended to be carried through where the Suprems Court now st'inds to Mechanics' Bay : Koforred to the Finance Committee —From VV. Wasley, E O. Wasley, and Edward Wayte, offering to ee.ll for £*,340 Lots S'J, 90 and 01, Wai tiker«.i West, containing three million feot of kauri and the sjurce of tke Niho topu stream ; tho ofFVr to remain open till Maj 1, 1887 : Inferred to Streets Commit'eo.—From John Currie, applying on bthuli, fL. D Nathan for leave_f.o erect a horsepost in front of letter's residence : Granted, subject to usual conditions.—From W. F. Hubbard, C. E , hydraulic and sani tary engineer, soliciting the favour of an inter.iew in order lLa< he may submit " a system new to . the colonies, of procuring water for the supply of cities or towns, or for supplementing existing sup plies to an indefinite extent, such eyetem obviating the necessity of any artificial fil tration, and calculated to revolutionise the ordinaiy system in vogue " : Referred to Streets Committee. Proposed Newton Firebell.—Cr. Goldie preeented a petition from John Hewlett, O. A. Forbes, C. Joslin, T. Clifford, and G. Finley (residents and ratepayers in tie vicinity of South and JCarungahapo Wards), Dffering to provide a fireball to the value of £25, and weighing aoout Suwt, if Council will erect a tower not less than 30 feet high to receive it: Referred to Finance Com mittee. Elizabeth-street —Cr. fwales presented 1 petition from eight ratepayers of El'za ieth-stroet, urging the desirability of iraining and forming that thoroughfare.— deferred to the ward members Lawkence htkeet — Cr. Swales also sub nitt-jd a petition from property-ownors and itepayers resident in and about Laivreuce treet, pruving the Council to take imraedi .te stops v o prepare plans and specifications or the purpo-e of draining and forming jitwronce-streefc from Ponaonby Rond to the arbour: tiecc-ived. Fixanob Committee —This Committoo aporUd as follows:—(1) Memo from '■oasurer, "re W.W. extension, F D,, 9,000 matured, suggesting renewal £b',UOO, ud transfer balance, £3,000, to current scount: Committee recommend suggestion ) Council for approval.—(2) Letter from Dbn Parker, re remission of rates, elson - street: Committee recommend mt application be declined. —(3) Letter om L. and C T Outhwaite (trustees), iquosting remission of rates for one jar, property destroyed by fire, Princes rtet : Committee lecommend a reply that I luncil regret- it cimnct accede to request, ) Lector fiom Willium Beehan, requeßt g extension of time in which to pay nto and rates, arrears : Committee recom end that concession be declined. (5) itter from J. M. Syms and others, ra loeting additioual facilites for water sup y to coasting steamers : Committee re mmeud that in future the supply be by rtable meteis, the best means ol attach 3nt to be referred to the Waterworks En- i sieor for rt-port. This last clause was re- Ted back to the Committee, and the re rt, as amended, was then adopted. rENDEK.s —Tenders were received as fol- I vs: — For draiungo works in Cross-street d Upper Qjispn afreet: Thoa. White and ~ £IUB li 4i ; Jas. and Archibald Bill, 17 11s 6d ; GUI and Camyes, £179 Ss Id ; Cheal, £2C(j 5s ; Colson and another, 80 3.f od ; Thos Pollard and I'auiel elloa, £178 Is; Wm. Thomfwon, £22395; bt. Archibald, £193 17s ; James Atwood

and B. Berry, £185 18a 9d ; McGee and Co,, £158 9s 9d. The Engineer's estimate was £210. Thop. White's tender was ao as being the lowest both for private and public drainage —For drainage works in Gladstone-street: Muurico Casey, £458 7a 2Jd ; Sheldon and Be yin, £493 6* Gd ; John Cheyne,£4lslls 7d : Root Archibald, £4f19 18s ; Thos Conuelly and Co., and D. Ske'lon, £499 15s 3d ; At wood and Berry, £403 13s !)d (accepted); W. Lovott, £467 3s 3d ; G. Knight, £506 9d 9d ; Muge-a und I Co., £404 12s. The Engineer'- estimate was £550 : Referred to Streets Committee, the Engineer to report as in last chbq. -For drainage works in Nixon-stivet : John Donoghue, £66 5a ; Maurico Casey, £60 6s 4d ; James Bray. £49 IDs 4H ;W. Lovett, £64 17a ; James Boiry, £62 13s 7id ; G Knight, £57 5s — Tlie lowest tender was accepted Watkk Supply Mr Pond's reports re anulyeiu of city water were received, ordered to bo printed, and referred to the Screets Committee to report thoreon. A report by the Engineer on a scheme for increasing the city water supply was referred to the Streets Committee, with power to uur,. hUNDitv Matters. It was leeolvrd (1) to continuo the kerbing and ohanni iling of JervoiH Road (seuth side) to John-street, (cost, £3S); (2) to extend pipe-drain at lower end of Seymour-street about 160 feet higher up thoroughfare (cost, about £25). The matter of the dangerous etate of Sea6old View Road was I reforred to the Grafton Ward members. —A report of tho Waterworks Engineer, re ! necessity for fence Sft high round Mount ! Kden recervoir, wan lefi-rrud to tho Water j worka Comniittei- ; and a further report, ! recommending the building of a wall, backod with picked seorii rubble, round Ponponby Kerervoir, was reforred to tho Logal Ccmniittoe. Utilisation o»' Roman Catholic; ( emk tkry. The Mayor's acfi.>u in instructing City Solicitor to watch Council's interest in relation to bill for conversion of Honmn Catholic Ceme'ery in Bynaonrla-Mreet to building purpose*- wa» approved Wanted, a Mkssenuek —A request by the Town Clerk for leave to employ a mo sender was referred to the Library Com mittee PosTI'ONKU. — The M-y r'.J inotiun te dot-irabiluy of forming a municipal assoi iv rinn for the colony was portioned, an w.'ih : atao the conpiiU-ratio'i ot toe question of puitnb:y celebrating the Quet-n's Jubilee Emily Plaok Cr Kmd moved. '' Thnt tho Engineer be inetrunted to prepare plans showing the be-<t irnthod of permanently improving Emily I'lhCo, and that the plans and specifier i"ns of the work of cutting down Shortland-streot to the permanent levels be laid upon tha tablo an soon as pos fiblp, with a \iew of calling for tenders for sumo" The motim was seconded by Cr, Crowthor and parried The rough minutes were road, and the Council rose.

A MORMON CONVERT.

An A ucklamlcr's Experiences at Salt Lake. A uokkksi'ondkxt -ends u« the following • — "1 am senoiog you a few ox'racts from a letter written to mo by my father fiocn American fi\>rk City, about 50 mi'es from Salt Lake, in the Utah county. He jjined the Mormons or Latter Hay Soinu. about three years a.'o ar,d »i' persuaded to leave hero for America i.i-t slarcn a \e'ir ago j Of cuur-u, ho «os.t enirely of his j own freo will, bur, it via*, a.' ho say-, ' owing ti uiisieptcaentations of tho nature of tho country He thought to get ti living there ai easily us he aid hero, but being an "id mm (66) he found biauolf j quite umtblo to copy with the sharp wa>s - jf tho native Yankees. He doeH not Hnd fault with tho religion itself-that is quite a< good >ie he expected to rind it—but it is tno trading principles that ho does not Jik*l. He eaj«:—"l' hnpu you, or .uovone be longing t)mu, wii: nnver think of coming out hero upou any account ivhitover. Ie he prov> (i the giu.-ito t. si li 1 have over ex p. rionoud in my lifo (and I line been •ikmi-t 1.11 round thn world), 1 think I j would rather follow uny friend of mine to the grave than Hue them cuitie hero on sucm an errand as I havo done, and principally through ini-rnpr.^oi't itiens, but 1 will ti'! jo-.i more übout thnt if c-vor I livo to re turn, which I hopo to do before long. Tell C and L. nnt to be in a hurry to got over hero, or they may ropent when it i-< too late. A. and M. are as well as usual, but we should all three oi u» bo glnd to return at tho fi'Ht opportunity. You must remember that thore is six months' winter hero, and it is winter of a truth — fro?t and snow most of tho time, so it puts a stop to all outdoor work, Oi* nearly so ; and wo are compelled to ba prisoner* indoor, and it if so cold that, we want to sit by a great fire, and cm h»rdly keep warm there. Wo long to get away from this severe climate We are fully satisfied that tlii^ is no place for up to gut a living, or to erij .y ourselves in any way. Ki'her it is cxce jMvely hot, or vi'ry cold. At one ticuo wb are giad to slc-p in | the open air, and another time wo are nearly I freezing by the stove both day and night, I You will say this is a vrry dark picture, I but, 1 must give you tho truth as near as I can, and then you can judge for your selves. 1 can assure you, if I could have the experience 1 have had during the last twelve tnontha over again, I should have tin iu:ht more on the j subject before taking >he step I have done, | and nothing thort of a strong eeneo of duty would induce me to make mch a change. I would advise no one to come hare, and es pecially from Now Zealand, above anywhere alee."

CORRESPONDENCE.

A Golden Opportunity (To the Editor). Sir,—A golden opportunity now presents iteelf to the people of Auckland,and indeed to the whole Provincial District of Auck land, for celebrating, in a worthy manner, the Jubilee of ~ur most Most Gracioua Majoety the Queen. The idea haß originated and been made public in a London paper by Dr. J. Pulsford, of Hampstoad, London, as a suitable way of commemorating the event in the old couDtry, and I think it would be equally good for the city of Auckland on a proportionate scale It may be well to cull from his letter such portions as will explain in hid own words ths scheme and objects set forth. He says : " I perceiv3 that a great opportunity, as wull as a great amount of wealth, will be com paratively frittered away because the spirit of invereive civilisation reigns. H« goes on to cay " Should not this great festival and celebration of Jubilee be the outflow and the overflow of the nffeetionß towards the poor, the straitened, the perplex- d ? Are there not many gentlewomen and gentlemen who nre in bitterness of penury ? Are there not i hosts of others in all our cities who ara in aiiual want, not simply of comforts, ' but of rlcc;.nt shelter, plain food, and clothing 1 & golden opportunity now occurs of doing a very (Jhriitlike thing, of permanently comforting a multitude of the distressed, nn of making our own ; future Heaven all the happier. Shall the opportunity bo lost '! Suppose quadrangles of housec wire built in the suburbs of our great citits, in which ladies, elder eovermsfts, »nd widows «ho have, perhaps, a i-leru'er income, but insufficient for their support, could bo granted a com fortable room, say for eighteenpnnce or two shillings per week ; and, a'so where decayed needlewomen unu other worn-out and in capable pers'inn might be given a room, gratis ; how many hearts would he lightened and gladdened, and the remainder of their days brightuned by euch a position. Be tween the gentlewomen and others of lower culture there would be scope for the cultivulion of a beautiful relationship. The motherlysiarorly influence and example of the former would be of invaluable service to the latter. Finally, may not a very tender and per suasive motive be found in the fact that our beloved Queen, and all of us who have been sharing in the blessings of her reign for half a century, have inevitably entered upon the evening of earthly existooco, and with our sunpet in view sonia such plan of practical sympathy with I he poor acd the di«treeaed would be a joy to the memory, aud a new star of hope in our eky ; for we are not pc milted to doubt that our works of love and mercy will follow us and reward|us in our eternal heavenly home." Mr Editor, I commend the foregoing ideas as worthy the consideration of the people of Auckland, of all classes. If taken up, no time should be lost in calling a meeting to form a committee, which should con sist of persons of all denominations, be cause, to be a success, it must be entirely uneectariao, and its benefits open to all, irrespective of creed and i denomination. Of course, gaod organisa- I tion and suitable places muHt be fixed upon for subscription lists to receive donutiouH, ; and which the Auckland people are well able to carry out. Apologising for the j length if this communication, I am, sir ' yours, &c, J.M. '

RECOGNITION SERVICE AT BERESFORD STREET.

Welcome to the Rev. Blr Chew.

Large numbers of friends gathered last evening at Beresford-street Congregational Church to take part in the recognition Ber rire tendered to the new paator, the Key. James Chew. Tea was provided in the

school-room, about 400 pecplo taking part, so that two sittings had to be held. Tho following ladies presided at tbo tables : —Uesdames Warder, Fleming, Harbutt, Sady, Edmonds, H. Edmonds, Fisher, Tuylor, L'aldy, \V. Daldy, Lovett, Davies, Lowe, Cousins, McDonald, and Misses Warner, Hosking, and Fleming. Both tho church und schoolroom hud been decorated with evurgreenp, mottoes and flowers in a manner that reflected credit on the ladks and gentlemen who devoted their time to this work. Across tha organ was the motto "Have Faitl. in God," while at either sido of the galleries were the mottoes " Welcome to Our Southern Lands, Welcome to Our Hearts at d Hands," and " We Welcome Our Pusi. r who Comes o'er the Wave, to Tell us of Him who is Mighty to Save." Tboi-e were executed by Mr Allan Tracy. At the after meeting the church was well rilled. Captain Daldy presided, and tho following clergymen were accommodated with seats upon the plat'orm : —Revs. James Chew, W. U. Miller, i.nd T. Hamer (Con grrgiitionaliats), K. Bavin (Wealeyan), C. Wurboys (Fee Methodist), Carrick (Presby t«rian), uud Messrs VVhice and H. N. War-

The proceedings commenced by singing Hjruu 845 :

We hail thee welcome in the name

Of Jesus our exalted Head. The Key. T. Hamer then engaged in prayer. The Chairman briefly referred to the labouis uf ihe ministers of the past. He was glid to say that although at limos they hi»d been depressed in spirits, there had always been a steady progression. They ought also to be thankful that in choosing a pa«tor thoy had selected the Key. Mr Chew. Ho hoped ihat in tho future they would do their duty earnestly by devoting their sub stanca to the Lord, and cherish the pastor tha' thty had brought umong them from afar, mid also l.ye mure coiirittuiit lives in the future

Mr H N, Warnor, the senior deacon, next, on behalf of the church, welcomed the no* pistor in a few well-chosen words. Ho al~o read a letter from the late pastor of the church, congratulating Mr Chew, and wishing all prosperity to the church. Similar letters were a'sc read from the Rev. S. Macfarlane, Rev T. Adams and Pastor T. Spur^uon.

Mis Uurtlett then sang the beautiful sacred song " Wings," in a very pleasing manner.

The Key Mr Carrick next addressed the meeting. He expressed his pleasure at buiog proeeut, and stated that it would have required very important business to have kept him away. Be wished that all tho articles in tho public press were more impregnated with religion. It would shed additional lustre upon tho press and in crease tho dignity of those who introduced it. He was proud to find co exalted o pen-on ai Mr W. E. Gladstone (applaueej commending the religion of Uhrift. Alter eooie further remarks, Mr Carrick w«jlcom-.d Mr Chew to AucK'and aB a brotner pastor.

Tha Key. Mr Cloes next addrtssed the meeting, and welcomed the pastor on behalt of tho Congregational Union of New Zealand.

The choir °ang the wed-known chorus from "Tha Messiah," " And the Glory of the Lord," MrJ. P. Hooton officiating at the organ.

The Kov. Mr bull then welcomed Mr Chow on behalf of tho Wesleyan Methodists of Auckland He was followed by the Key. W. H. Miller, pastor of the Onehunga Con gregational Church

Messrs Murray and Abel then eaDg the duet from St. Paul, ''Now we are Am b.s?adors in the Name of Cnrist." followed by the appropriate chorus, "How Lovely ore the Meseongors that Preacb to us the Gospel of Peace."

The Key. V. Worboya also said a few words of welcome. Ho stated that the last time ho had mot Mr Chew it was when they were both playing bowls, many years ago, in Sir Charles Keader'B garden at London. Mr Chew gave bright promise then, and he was plad to find that he had fulfilled that promise. He hoped that Mr Chew'a labours might be blessed amongst them.

Mr White, a new arrival in the colonies, alco made » few remarks.

Mr Howard llolloway followed with the air from Joshua, "Shall I in Mamre's Fer tile Plains Kemain," which was rendered in good style.

The Rev. Mr Chew then came forward, amidst applause, and asked those present if they ('id not sympathise with him, speaking a» he was undor such strong emotion. It wan troublesomo to be compelled to speak about one's self. He must ask them to

pity the sorrows of a poor old man " (laughter), He wished to thank the ladies for decorating the church and attending to the tables. The iadiee should like him because •' Dear bought and far fetched " was always a motto with tho laiiiee. Still, he had not been entirely sue ce^ful, for on tho night of his arrival one lmJy had told him that she was disappointed wii h him by a foot in his size. Ho had thus learned that the standard of ministerial ox cellence in Bereeford-street waa a three-foot rulo (laughter). Still, as this lady had as sisted in the decorations last evening, he supposed she had decided to make the best of a bad job. Ho had also to thank Captain Daldy for the way he had received, and spoken of and to him He was also pleased that the founder of this church, Mr Hatner, was present that evening. Mr Hamer's opening prayer had almost seemed to him like a renewal of his conse cration. He had already found the deacons to bs true and devout, men. He found that they were gentlemen with whom ha could work co'dially. It was said that "if you resist the devil he will fly from you, but if you resist a deacon, he will fly at you," but he whs happy to say that he had never yet met that deacon. He warned the congre gation that he had never been considered a good visitor. Ho did not believe in calling for tho sake of calling, but he did believe in a minister knowing his people. In the case of sickuees, bereavement, or trouble he was at their call ; but he hoped that he would be spared as much as possible in the forenoon, but at any other time he was at their service. He believed in intelligent, sensible preaching, for Christianity was sanctified common sense. He would re gard them as sensible people, and treat them as such. Let them try to be simple and straightforward. He had not much sympathy with those people who said, "Take no thought what thou shalt say, for it shall be given thee." Ho would preach to them the Fatherhood of_ God, for he now no longer looked upon Him as an exaggerated policeman looking out for any lap?e for which he could run them in. No, he would preach thorn God an ho found him rovealed through His Son Christ in.the Bible. With regard to his brother ministers he hoped to fraternise with thorn. The way they had shaken hands with him that night had almost made him think ho waa President of the United States. He looked upon Con gregationalism as the beat sjstem of church government. But they musb remember that if they went to tho New Testament for their policy.they must also do so for their piety. It seemed to him that there was a manifest destiny in his coming to New Zea land, for it had fulfilled a romance of thirty years ago. But the time was too late to tell the tale. He must express his sorrow that Mr Cloes was going to leave them. He concluded by again thanking them for the reception that had been accorded him. He would pruy that the Lord would make him worthy of his position and helpful to them. Mr Chew then closed the meeting by Dro nouncine the Benediction

THE CONFERENCE OF RACING CLUB DELEGATES

(BY TELBUBAPH. —I'IIESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, Thursday. £s the outcome of the conference of (Isle gates from tho Now Zealand Metropolitan Kacing Clubs, lield at Napier, on the subject of the use and abuse of the totalisator, the following resolutions have been sent by the Chairman of tho Conference to the Colonial Secretary :—" That no license for the use of a totalizator should be granted to any racing club, unless the programme of the race meeting be first approved by the Metropolitan Olubiu whose district the racea iiro to take place, and following the rules named by which metropolitan clubs should be guided in giving assent to programme gubmicrcd to them ; that in submitting pro- Club each club shall forward in programme for the ensuing year, and shall furnish, it required, properly audited balance-sheets, showing its receipts and expenditure for the past year, ana that in no case nhall a pro gramme be passed unlors it clearly appears from the balance-sheet that all moneys re ceived by the club have been expended in stakes, making improvements on the ouree aud stands, or piymeno of interest and sinking fund, or purchase money, or gene rally in the interest of racing ; that no pro gramme of any club fhali be pasted, the members c.t which dorive any portion of the profits ; that with the view of limiting the undue use of the totalisator, no club Bhall be allowed to hold more than four meetings in thu year ; that any club holding mnro than three meetings in the year must give an average of at least £600 per diem in stakes ; and a club holding three meetings in the year mutt give an average of at leafrt t!400 per diem ; that any club holdiog two meetings a year must give an average at least of £250 per cJUm in etikes ; that any club holding only one meeting in the year must give average of at least £100 per diem in stakes." io would also be suggested that licenses for the use of the totalisator should be issued annually, and should be terminable or revoked on the 31st July in e-ich year. The delegates considered that the application ofrultgj'uchas tho»o enumer ated above would be for the beat interests of racing, aod for tho benefit of the country, inasmuch as it would tend to diminish tho number of race meetings by abolishing those that are held simply as money-making speculations, while on the other hard it would tend to encourage club" who, by more liberal programmes, now offer greater attraction to owners and breeders of horses.

TROUT RAISING IN AUCKLAND

In a paragraph in yeeterdaj'a issue it wae stated tl'iat ono by one the largo English trout in the Domain fish ponds had died off for want of sufficient wator. It appears that the usual supply from the Domain epringu has decreased during the present dry weather until it is quite inadequate to tho requirements of the splendid treut reared by Mr CliiFe. the Acclimatisation Society's curator. The result ha? been most dis astrous After great trouble and patient [lorseverance trout bad been reared up to maturity, and then, owing to the limited water supply i.etting too hot, they have one after another died off until all are lost. The most annoying fea'U'e of the affair i= that all tne female fieh weio found to be full of ppiwn. and hid thty survived until the Wet weather set in, Mr CliiF estimates that he would have obtained about 20,000 ova for farther distribuiion. Hitherto the trout ova havecoet the Society £2 por thousand, co that this loffl alone will be equal to £40. Now comes v most unpleasant fait. The City Council have laid the Western Springs water into various parts of the Domain. When the Society a?ked to be supplied with water, iho Council offered to let them have it at the reduced rate of 3d per 1,000 gallons, and as this would only be re quired during the hot weather the cost would not have proved very great. Hut to obtain this water about £50 would have to be expended in pipes, etc., and un fortunately (his sum the Society's funds were not equal to supplying. Consequently for such a small amount of money the whole effort? of the curator have been wasted. Over 20 magnificent trout have been lost whose ova alone would the first year have almost defrayed the coat of supplying the water, while in yeare to come theee fish might have con tinued supplying ova for distribution throughout the streams of the country. Mr Cliffe ba-> worked hard this year ex cavating additional ponde, and everything was in readiness for carrying out the work of introducing trout into these waters to a suc cessful issue, when suddenly all is paralystd by the want of £50. It is unfortunate that the public wore not made aware of the lack of funds, fur it is extremely pro bable that many old sports would unhesitat ingly have forwarded a donation to further such a useful branch of the work of the Society, Under existing cir comstance.", it is gratifying to know that the streams near Heodereon, where a tiah-house was established, are known to have well grown trout in them, and that from the«e. in the future, ova may be per haps supplied to less fortunate districts.

AUCKLAND BURNS CLUB AND LITERARY SOCIETY.

Last night the members of the above organisation met for the first time in their new hall, Karangahape Road. The interior of the building has been plainly but neatly furnished so as to make it suit able for a practice-room and for meetings of the Committee. Gasfittinga have been introduced by the Club, and a lamp out side the door bearing the inscription " Burns Club " leaves no doubt as to the nature of the meeting-place. A pianoforte has also been procured to assist in the musical practices. Last night there was a good attendance of members, and Mr D. B. McDonald, Vice-President, occupied the chair. The minutes of previous meeting were read by 41r Robert Peace, Secretary, who also read a long and interesting letter just received from the Secretary of the parent Buruß Club at Kilmarnock. It was resolved that the Auckland Burns Club should be represented at the opening of the Free Pub lic Library on Saturday by Mr McDonald (Vice-President) and Mr Peace (Secretary), attending in theii official capacity. It was announced that names would be received of those willing to join a choir for practice of Scottish music to be held in connection with the Club under the conductorship of Mr Lankham, and about twenty ladies and gentlemen gave in their names as membeis The first practice was fixed to take place on Thursday evening next, and it ia intended to continue them every Thursday thereafter. After other items of bueineaa had been disposed of, the meeting took a social turn, refreshments were produced, and the " house-heating " process was gone through according o ancient custom In the course of the evening songs were given by Misses Unbble and M. Honour, Mrs Kelly and Mr Armstrong, recitations by Mr Robert son, and pianoforte selections by Miss L Morrison, Messrs M cDermott and Forbes; the whole closing with the singing of the worlds anthem "Auld Lang Syne" It was announced that a committee meeting would be held on Wednesday evening nexV to make arrangements for the projected concert on behalf of the Dunedin Burns Statue Fund.

ATHLETIC SPORTS GROUND.

Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the pro visional directors of the Athletic Sports Company, now in process of formation, was held. A report upon the prospects of the Company was ma.ie, and prsved to be of an encouraging nature. Amongst other matters, it was stated that a suit « lr gn?,and- comprising twelve ac es of Mr Dilworth's estate on the Remuera Koad, adjacent to Mount Hobson, was under effer for lease at a moderate rental it was estimated that the coßt of fencing this ground and laying down a cinder running track and providing other tem porary appointments for the first year would be about £550. After some con sideration, it was decided to call a meeting of the shareholders and all others interested in athletics, next week, when the project could be fully explained, and hearty co operation of all athletics invited. I

There is a man in Burlington so bow leggeJ that when the children are playing cars they use him for a tunnel.

~,?°} d w ™ firßt discovered in Victoria by William Campbell, at Glnnes, in 1847, and esbibited,by~tbe discoverer. A committee .oL-i;h© old Legislative Council of Victoria took evidence on the discovery of gold, and reported that Clunea was the first goldfield and that William Campbell, member of the Legislative Council, discovered it, and under that report a Bum of moasy was awarded to him,

THAMES NOTES.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN COBRESFONDENT),

Thames, this day. At a meoling of the Borough Council last night, Mr Lush, solicitor, wrote on behalf ' of Mr Fleming, stating that he could not

but agree with many points of Air Miller's opinion, which was to the effect that the amount of the fees (about £60) be paid into the Borough Funds, and should not « have been retained bji Mr Fleming. At the same time, however, he (Mr Lash) "i was strongly of opinion that Mr Fleming has a jufrt and equitable claim to the fees he has collected, and quite as good as that of the Council to have thorn placed to their credit, 80 as to comply with the provisions of the Slaughter house Act In consequence, he must, on Mr Fleming's behalf, decline to pay over the amount, as he believed the ices were un doubtedly given to his client. An animated discussion took place on the matter, and it was finally decided, on the casting vote of the Mayor, " That the Borough Solicitor be instructed to take the neceaaary steps for the recovery of the fees "

An application waa made to the Warden yesterday afternoon for the protection o:t the Ivanhoe Gr.M. Co.'s claim, Karanga bake, for three months. The Warden granted protection for two months

The Thames miners who propose pro ceeding to the Transvaal goldfielde have decided not to go by the brigantine Clans man, but by steamer.

Mr Bhrenfried has donated f 5 5s to the Fire Brigade in recognition of their valu able services at the recent fire.

.a native named Rani Tami baß been arrested ou six charges of larceny of goods from the chops of various tradesmen. The evidence was taken yesterday.and judgment reserved by the Resident Magistrate.

The Hospital Trustees have purchased 3| acres ol land, on which the Fever Hos pital at Pa-awai is situated, for £125, from the Church Mission Society. •

Feels Yocno Aoaijt.—"My mother wa. afflicted a long time with neuralgia and a dnlL heavy, inactive condition of the whole system! headache, nervous prostration, and was almost helpless. No physicians or medicines did hat any good. Three months ago she began to UB» llop Bittera. with such good effect that she seems and feels young again, although over aeventy years old."—A Lady in K. I. Lookup

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, ]T.IDAY, MARC*- 25, 1887



TO-MO REOW, At 11 o'Clock. TIMBER SALE TIMBER SALI AT BAIRD'S WHARF, OTAHUfiU. The undersigned have receives Instructions t( sell by auotlon oo Saturday, Murch 2G, a Baird'u Wharf, Otahuhu, /i i\ 4\i\d\ FRET OF TIMBER 41-U«""" Boards and ScandinK " S.OOO shinglea •, 8,000 Palings vj, 8,700 feet of Dressed Tonttued 'and Grooved Flooring Boards. Sale at 11 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN, ' Auctioneers. B AETHUB] IJ. y» BT7DDLI MONDAY, NOON. EAST TAMAKI. SHEEP, COWS, HORSES, CART, HARNESS, OATS, HAY, &o. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have received Instructions to Bell by public auction at Mr Gillingham'g farm (portion of Key. G. Smales's property), East Tamaki, UNDBR DISTRAINT FOR RENT, fT£\ SHEEP, 3 COWS, 3 HORSES, 1 O" KOAL, 1 C iRT. Lot of Harness. Saddle and Bridle, Dairy Ut iusil . a Stack of Hay, 42 Sacks Oats. 5 Bags Grass Seed. Terms : Cash on the fall o( the hammer. MON -AY, MAK"H 28, At 11 o'clock. SALVAGE! SALVAGE ! SALVAGE ! From the late Fire at Messrs Ehrenfried Bros.'Stores, Lower Queon street. CIGARS, ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BEER 3, Lager Beer, Champagne, Schnapps, LABELS, BfiER CJRKS, CHARCOAL, Chiliee, Carbonate of Soda, SUGAR, BOTTLES, FURNITURE, Chandeliers, &c, &c, &c. GABrIgiTIEWIS (Under infractions from tha Insurance Com paDiss interested) will sell at MessrsKhrenfrled Bros.1 Stores on Monday, March 29, at 11 o'clock, mHE WHOLE OF ABOVE SALVAGE. No Reserve. C HKBKETH.) [4. AITKKN TUESDAY, APRIL 4, at 12 o'clock. AGRICULTURAL HALL. City Mabkbt, By Order of tbe Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL. O.fEHUNOA. The subscribers have been in-itrnc ed by the Registrar i<f the Bapreme (Jonrt to sell by public auction, at the above Kail, on Tuesday, the 4th April, at 12 o'clock coot, ALL THAT THE LOTS 9. 10, 1! and 12 of Subdivision of Allotment 9. Section 13, Village of On hunxa. havinx frontages of 60 feet to Queen-street and 80 feet to Prinoeßs-st., with the Railway Terminus Hotel and other Buildings thereon erected. HESKETH, AITKEN.& CO., Auctioneers. 0. HESKETH] [A. AITKEH PRELIMINARY NOTICE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, at 12 o'Clock. CHOICE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, WITH 6ACKE3 CLEAR VOLCANIC LAImD, AT MOUNT ALBERT. FOR ABSOLUTS SALI, The Subscribers will s-ll by auction, at their j Mart, on Wednesday, April 13, at noon, THE WHOLE of Tot 2, of a Subdivision of Lot ■ 7 and 8. of a Subdivision of Allot ment 3d Parish ot Titl'ang;, containing 5 acres 2 roodß 22 perches. »nd having oracted thereon a Suporior -e« Family Residence nf oighi rooms, with largo Onthuiidinnj. al i.onured for £500. The Land is pure volcanic, laid out in gr.»33 paddocks, plantittioas, and orchards. Also, DESIRABLE SUBURBAN RKSIOENCB SITKS, OR SMALL FARMS, Adjoining the foregoing and portions of same subdivision. Full pirtlcularn on application to HESKETH, AITKEN, & CO., Auctioneers. WALTER J. DOWDEN * AUCTIONEER, * " Q U B B N- 8 T B B E T.'j T>RODUCE SALE EVERY FRIDAY; p UNS! GUNS GUNS! RIFtES j KIJFLKS REVOLVKRyi RffiVOLVKKS GUNPOWDER Shot Caps, Cartridges, Wadding Wmß Cartridges, Loadino Appabatos AMMUNITION Or Kvert Desoription, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fireworks, etc. The best and cheapest Hoaso In Auoklacd (or the above Is at D. EVITT'S, 254, Queen-street. Bepolra and every desoriotion of Gunwork done at the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. EVITT, Gusmakeb, QUEEN STHKKT, AUCKLAND (Opposite the Market House). Pffiaa LISTS SENT TO ANY ADDRKB3 m r is a o o ok, -*- • OPTICIAK, UJXBKtiATICAA, AND KAUTIOA* INSTRUMENT MAKES, SSOBTLAIIE-aTBISBT. ALWATB IN STOCK- Buwtaolee and JCro-Klaraai ef erair kloAl U ■oonnta fit ffnaranfeed Opera GIaBSO4 or onpnrior qnallty Telesoopes, Bißooalar Field Glaswa, «o< Un» scopoo; powerful and ohe&p Tboodolltea, Minis? Compasie-i, Abuer IJSTata Drainr.ge Levell, Prismatic Oompasaej Drawlnfj Ingtrnmrate, Scalea, Parallel Rulers Ghlpo1 Loks, Sexte.nta, Compaeses, Blncsolej Baromecera. Tht-rmomsferfl, Kydrometorfl Electric Bells. liatceriea, and Fttttngs Magnetlo and Galvania Medioal Maohlnes Masio Lanterna and Slides, Hand Masnifien Stsreosoopea and Slides, Qrachesospeg Bte»m Qiuses end Tnbina.*Salinomat«n JUST RBCETVKD, Settlers' Telescopes—powerful, portable, ana cheap; lls Settlers' Aneroid Baromowra—strong and good 23s 6d Settlers' Microscopes, magnifying 1,750 times, Ks6d ■ Also, Steam and Klestro Motor Working Model and Steamers. INBTRUMENTS OF KVKHY KIN KZPAIBKD OHPOSITK THK POST OFITIOK. COX IS BROOM WORKS, ■ 6TAKL£Y -B.HSIT KECSAMiCSr V.AS yAQVOiI ICE MACHINiD, Tbe New Vaotmrn Ice Machine wm hs si umetioatft;. ctmny invited. K. *. I.UKB,



KEEP PACK WITH THE TIMES J. H. MLTON, TAILOR, Victoria Street East, Auckland, txa> Tonnyson Street, Napier. ggft FATTKKKa 07 CLOTH igg||L GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING M |Pa| Part Fraa, with Mca Lists. tPnoslS Sarea Suit _ _2 10 wMlljJ ' Fox' No. 1 large Suit 8 10 Fancy Sire* Salt . 410 |:'f pll Haavy Diagonal _4 IB ilf wA Black Cloth Suit _4 10 P PstH?***"l s"k "- -c ° Frotk and Drasi Suit 7 S G.ntl«m.n¥. OoTMt ClJlltS, . ' PRICE LIST jßf FOX 1888-1887. jjgrtwMfcfc J> LATEST FASHIONS Li, in Gantlamen's and Boys' Clothing-, ate., and Easy X Wj^HM Self - Maaiurtmant Forms Wkßmß' s GRATIS AND POST FREE, |li|| 11 On AppUoattoa. jja m 5 Chtquti, Postal Ordsrs, ato., sW to b. «ress«d J. H. DALTON. W^W^ Ottntlomui's BCorninc 0»t and Tait. J^ EXTRA c Al PAIR TROUSERS IPiS omafAwAT d With Each Suit. j^-^gl Ooods ue ient CARa - n^^Pl RIAGE PAID, and if not rita approved are exehang- IT> \| ed, op the money return ffc:| j^H ed (whieheTor pre '" MH^ ferred). O.ntl6m«n'« Frotk Ooati. 0 Good Tweed Suit 210 0 *&% . Trousen • 012 6 \i^i laok luiti. rpEY KIEKPATEIOK'J NEW SEASON'S JAM. SPECIAL NOTICE, Kirkpatbick's New Season's Jam is made from Nelson-grown fruit, and ia boiled within a few hours after the fruit has been gathered. It thus retains most of the natural flavour of the fresh fruit. Kirkpatbiok's New Season's Jam is the most delicious preserve In tht market. Do not be persuaded to buy cheap and inferior brands of jam, the remains of old stock which must be sold at any price, but ask for Kibkpatbiok'r New Season's Jam, and see that you get it. The best it always the Cheapest. Kirkpatrick's New Season's Jam is tha best. CAUTION. None it genuine unlest our namt is itamped on each tin and has our registered \radt mark, "Lord, Nelson," on the label. 3. KIEKPATEICK & CO., Manotactubebs, Kelson, N.Z. Jf OW OK BALI, FLAK or nil CENTRi, ft PORTION AUCKLAND HARBOUR, IhawlEß Kxfrtinnf and Proposed Hnrboar Works v n«- '-SngioearV Pino, with thoaa sortloaa jdr,pf.-d by the H'.rbanr Board ud iaoluded io fcrssf "istt m^^ ns H"boM *»* *."• t&a HtUi =»t»;.a LlCt. Wsrta.



T. & S. MOKKESr & CO. Ironmongers, Iron Merchants, & Ship Chandlers. T. & S. MOEEIN & Co., Limited, would direct attention to their Season's Stock of GUNS AND AMMUNITION Now landed, all of which have been carefully selected from leading English Makers. 1887. SHOOTING SEASON, 188 7 GUNS. AMMUNITION. GUNS. Patent Action D.B. B.L. Hammerless Guns, modified and full choke-bore Single and Doublo Barrel B.L. C4uns. Single and Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Guns. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION, Elfiy's Celebrated Ammunition, B.L. Cartridges, Cartridge Cases, Wire Cartridges, Caps, Gun Wadding, etc.; Curtis and Harvov's Sporting Powders, etc. CHILLED SHOT. CHILLED SHOT. Cartridge Loading Implements, Cleaning Eods, Ec-cappers, Extractors, INipple Keys, Turn Screws, Game Bags, Gun Cases, etc., etc. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. REVOLVEE AMMUNITION, SPRING GUNS, AND PISTOLS, etc., etc "-A-QITOHL" on WASHABLE WATER PAINT FOE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE WORK. NO EXPENSIVE OIL OR TURPENTINE REQUISITE. Is reduced to its working consistency by cold water. Is no longer soluble when once dry. Is perfectly fast and washable when reduced either with wato*1 "r oil. Is a great disinfectant, rendering vermin impossible. Is possessed of enormous " bod}' " or " covering power." Is used equally well on Wood, Sto.nk, Plastek, Iron, etc. If wanted to dry flat it is thinned with water. If wanted with a*gloss is thinned with oil. Colours in Stock :—White and Stone Colour. T. & S. MORRIN & CO., LIMITED, QUEEN STREET. J. LEVY & SONS' ASSIGNED STOCK OF GLOWING, MERCERY & HATS, Amounting to £3,000. gs The Melbourne Drapery and Clothing Company having purchased the Stock at Half-price, are now selling the same on the premises as above at one-half the original price. The following lines are specially cheap: — 300 Pair Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s 1 Id Levy's price, 15s 6d 350 Pair Men's Tweed Trousers, 6s lid , 18s Od 270 Pair Men's Tweed Trousers, 8s 1 Id 25s Od 170 Men's Tweed Suits, 29s 6d nt) so s od 240 Men's Black Cloth Coats, Cs lid 30s Od Youths'and Boys' Tweed Suits, 13s 6d n 30s Od Boys' Knickcr Suits, 9s 6d... ... 25s Od 150 Men's Tweed Coats, 4s lid .„ n i 27s 6d 80 Men's Overcoats, 29s 6d 60s Od 100 Crimean Shirts, 6s lid ... ... 10s 6d 200 White Shirts, Is lid n n 4s 6d 150 White Shirts, 2s lid ... ... „ n g s gj 600 Scarves and Ties, 8d 1k fi j I! 450 Scarves and Ties, Is ... ( 2s 6d 50 doz. Men's Hose, Is ... i. Or i J ' ■•■ ••• » it is yci I j Hats at Half-price. j a f r< Portmanteaus, Collars, Handkerchiefs, I &c, AT HALF PEICE. - j P1 I (II if'1 ......... o I CC i p< m THE I fe : Pc MELBOURNE DRAPERY & CLOTHING GO. 1 j £1 Half-price Sale of J. Levy & Sons' Stock. §J



Remember This. nShSV™ i?J ok"Hop Bltterß w*llßurßir aid Nature in making yon well when aU oka faUsT II you are costive or dyspeptio or are auffor- If yon ara Nervous use Hop Bitters. _'S. a* »o<*. bedridden, invalid wife nl«tar uotouroorhelp. Drng^tg wd OhSSuTtaW Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when yon call for American Hon TOtt«r« [set orecn twig of Hops on «£TwteJ *abt, l^g' Or. Smile a name blown in the bottle) thawl? J<- hands out anything bnt iSn



» *7m OW flB FOUND OUT HIS GIRL'S fi age. is She seemed to be rather sensitive on this X point antlahied badly whennTM he gdt near it. Bat one eveningl they got to working out puzzles ff and tfiinge. and he told her to put down tba number of the month she w,as born in, multiply 't It by 2. add 6to It multiply it by 50, add her He ,„ to it, subtract 366, add 115, and .then tell him ■ what amount she had left. She said it was 817, y wheTeupon he told her that she was bom in the >o monfcef June, and that elie was 17 years old, H Thfa waa followed by a sound as pleasant and . very Bimilar to the gurgling of Clensen's'Lager 8 Beer cnt of the nack of a bottlo on Riot day,4nd 5- the exclamation, " Oh! yon clever pld darling.' it And he explained to her how the two figures to „ the right will always tell the age, and the others P the mCnth of birth. But she had been ttiere 0 before, and had to notion of letting him know y that she was 22 and a trifle oft And further „ scientific revelations were prevented by a grail veioe from the verandah, saying, ••"Veil. Mina. c mine leedle aohveet-hardn, Then you vhas get h ! droo mid dem buzzles you vedohes me der 1 Clausen's Laeer und der doombler, nnd den , you puts der light out. Eh I vhaan't id." : Always clear, spaikling, and bright, it hu ' taken the palm for taste and flavouf. It main r tains its bright colour and effervescence, and is f free from sediment for an nnlimlted length 01; time. As a beverage for the convalescent, arid, for those whose digestion 18 impaired, it-has no eouaL It is kept in all the leading hotels every, where and everybody who drinks beer naturally asks for CLAUSEN'S LAGER BEER, and tuke no other. Wholesale Agents, BHKKNJrRIisD BROS., Auokland. TjiNCOURAGB LOCAL INDUSTRY:, AUCKLAND PRR AMBULATOR FAOTORY, ViCTORiA-STCtEET (near Freeman's Bay), '.-, CHARLES SMITH, Manufacturer of Bassinettes. Perambnlaton. Invalids' Carriages. &o. The prices have been carefully adjusted, and are as low as possible consistently with quality and workmanship, The fact that I fraarantee and keep In repair foe a one year is a sufficient proof of their exoellenos. Perambulators of any make repaired or tekei* * •xobange. Price list post free. ■ -•* G1 O R SAL I, ■" At LOWEST Masks? Ratml Rosin, Piteb, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, sod Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Btorer"! Qtntdu White Lead. In wood ! Hunti Metal and Kails ,'a Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from *i Inoh to J inch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and M»nin» Rope, tk sizes ■'■:,'* Patent Winfilaw (wood), Frills, and Pallt Anchors, from 18 cwt, to 10 lbs, tin aim, from i inoh to 1 inch, Oolca andFiUi OU. . ». H. UoIINIia '. I«8»»-WBBW8Se. ;' . OATBItaOU ANDC 0.|,; ; ORAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, ": UVliiiy .-,SL> BAIT aTABLHS, LOKNE-STKBET. i '; breaks &nd Omnibuses for Hln, ipeotta ronafomeiitf made with PiomU iwd iS-rening Parties. UN SALPi—Ost», Males. Wheat. Chafl, tto., %\ lowest onrrcot tacoil - T^iii^ii DEVONPORT, WAIWKRA, AND 4. WAKKWORTH ROYAL MAIL COACH. AyjS I) * VS. WKDNRJD \TB, ANT) FRIDATBI, y ... -iv- ''eronport, 8 a.m.;Takapuna, B.SO B.m. , 'Vfjle. 10.30; '-valw.-ra, 12 noon; Punoi.l2.iSp.DU:•' '.y'lvf WiiTk^orth, 2.30 p.m. B !B rUESDAfS. THURSDAYS AND BAXHB- :? DAY^: ■;,,.; fj»sTß W.'.rKworth, 8 ».rn. i Pnhol 930 a.m| ' rls a.m.: Waie, 11.30 a.m.; Taktr 1 OKna. i D.m ->sriTe Deroo port, 2.30 p.m. :.' ( THOMAS BUTLER, ~-. -~»( ___^ Prorriatm "mH£ AUCKLAND STAJR1* , t ISA GAZETTE fOR THE PUBLICATION BJP AIX NOTI C E 8 IH RKLATIBN TO BOHOUGH COUNCILS, COUNTY COUNCILS -' KIaaWAY BO^HDS Aa j.A Brktt's Auckland Almanac and :'. ■ , BuiiS Provincial Handbook ' , ; war Fob 1887 "W Is now ready, and contains a PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION OF QTJBKN STREKT. Showing «TEBT BOILDINO On BOTH gSDM Of ' iii the street. : i . .•, ■ ;,* Ihc Dlgeit sf Statistical Information Includes THE CENSUS FOR 1888, Giilng the Population of every Tows ud Boat 11 District in the iProvinoe. ■ *i:: THE DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT OF TBB ■ PROVINCIAL DISTRICT, is nsunl. is written In an attractive, popular itrle, and notes the progress that lias been mad* during the year in the work of Settlement. THE HOT LAKE DISTRICT (8 made the subject of a New Descriptive Article, ihowlnjt the Changes that have been brought ihout by ln» reoent Volcanio BmpUon. . _ , The Calendars, tzdii Table, Diaribb, Memoranda Pages, Customi Tables, Stamp iod other Offioiai Information, Postal. Sailw at. Coach, Tramway and Steam Tom Tables, etc, etc, hare been carefully revised o latest date. Prick - ONE SHELLING. t To be had of aU Booksellers and at the STAB ! Offloe. WEDDING CARDS.—Latest Style a*. the Stab Li'.hotfraphio Works, Short and-streut, Auckland. - ~.->;< :ii±