S. Se ft, encouraged by the remarkable suo cess that has attended their trading operations in the nasi, have made such arrangements for Uie uiipnia-.-hing Autumn and Winter as will enable Ihem lo olfer to ready money purchasers of Silks, General Drapery and Clothing, etc., an assortment which for extent, variety, excellence, and cheapness, will surpass all former seasons. Lyons Silks and Satins, for dress and trimming , purposes, in black and plain colourings, also broches and stripes, and a magnificent assort ment ot Plushes and Tartan Velvets, now so much ill demand. Prevailing shades-Brown, Grey, Ruby, Garnet, Navy, &o. N.B.—Our Black Silks are well-known and guaranteed makes. Our own Imfoktino. As usual very special attention has boon given to this department, which will he found replete with not only tr.o Latest Novelties in Fancy Dreirboa, but. an immense assortment of plain useful fabric", suitable for house or street w. al-. 43d, (Hd. 83d, lOjd, Is o}d and upwards French Merinos Cashmeres French Twills and Beigea, etc., in heavy winter makes, at lowest ruling pirv]°B'_S. ((, C. are the largest Retail Importer! of Dress Goods in Auckland (city or province). Black and Coloured Frenoh Merinos and Cashmeres, till pure wool, 15 inches wide. Is Ud, 2s Ud, 2s Ud, ris 3d. 3s (Id up, imported dii-eC from an eminent Fronoh manufacturing firm, French Funics, all wool, reliable goods, In black and colours (all shades), Is, Is Ud, Is 3Jd. Al! Wool Jersey Cloth, winter weight, Is 2{d. Cos tume (J,uth", lid to Is lid per yard. The now Check Dress Cloths, in handsome colourings, 21 to to iuclic., wide, Bid to 3s 3d por yard. Im perial Navy Serges, all wool, Is OJd, Is SJd, Is (ijd, la Od, Is Ud, and 2s 3d. Anticipating a largo demand for Velveteens, wo have now in stock, and to arrive ex iaiuui, Doric, and Arawa, on adequate supply, at prices ranging from islijd to is Ud. Hciiles the '-_a»s Kival" anil several other good makes, we keep the celeb, iitod " Louis," which wo procure direct from the wiirld-rcnowned maker. These departments will bo found heavily stocked with novelties and standard makes our own Importing. A splendid assortment, of New Ulsters nnd Winter Wraps in fancy frieze and curl cloths Hire new shapes), at prices ranging from Ins ft! ... ll'.lslid. These, ivl,tli several oilier lets, have been secured at clc.arin,; prices by oui-'biij era at Uie end of the JUiitdon sermon. Special value in Slurrl Jersey iliul Curl C oth Jackets, iii lilru-k mill colours, from 10s (id to .IDs li i. Handsome Dolmans, Sling Sleeve Monties. Visiles, oniUl'iii-lincil Capes in great variety. Infants' Cloaks, Polisses, etc., Ladies' Corsets nnd l.'uili-relothing, in the best makes, notably I the "Uihei-nia sterling Look Stitch" Under eluthiiig, pure long-cloth, perfect shape, and superior llnish. Nil- We hold the largest stock of Ladies Corsets and Underclothing, in Auckland (city or province). All bought, before the advance in prico of wool. Our reputation for good value in Blon keis. Flannels, Calicoes, ShcctbJts,aud all kinds of Miinelp sl'.-r floods we are determined to sustain by marking lliese goods at the smallest remunerative rofii, We receive our supply direct from tin- best source* (British- and order several excellent makes which bear our own inline and brand, and will bo found extra ordinary value. Our special value In Blankets, II x I sly..:. Us lid ;10x 4, 15s Ud ; 11x4, _ls pel pair. Cheaper quality and special make, ■tollable for hotels and boarding houses, kept 111 stock. New Zealand Blankets from 18a Ikl to i ;VKr Sc.v Zealand Flannels al Is Sd. Is sd. Is fed. 1* 10.1. r's.r liuilrrtii.ii Welsh Flannel, fljil, >;d. I.i3d. etc.: full yard wide. Is. Oiey Calicoes at 2Jd, 3d, 3Jd, Ud. aid. Ouv Mil Grey Calico is full yard wide, and very special value. W'l.H" Calicoes in the best makes, including the cclubratcd Dacca Twisl. i ili'.-tirt from the makers, and other s .pcrlor ! makes direct from the mills in Mam.:.osier, eiieli pleu-.i bearing our own name and brand. Wi^-iied Twill Sheetings, exceptional ■ ulue, : iriuii id up; FinlnVs .Sheetings In all widths, !al Inn-mi prices. Flax Shirtings, in various mrike.-r. ..I --and patterns, nt 3id, 1 rj< 1. .37.1; Si-nleli Jean Shining, extra strong, Old, TJ<l per yard; « inciiy Sh.rliiigal 7J.1, Iljil, lOrlit, and upwards; I Crimean Shirting, best makes, at lowest prices. I K.\ Doric, and to arrive, Irish Linens. Cambric I Hniilkni-olitefs, Linen Aprons, Linen Shecringß, Table Damasks. Cloths, and Napkins. Hollands. ; Diapers. Gents' Shirts, Collars, and Cull's, etc. ' These goods, having been pcrsonulh uoluctcd I and nought for prompt cash from Belfast iiiuuu faelurers, will bo Bold, as heretofore, at iv many cases less than wholesale prices. Our stock of .Men's, Youths', and Boys' Cloth- Ing is perhaps the largest to be 6cen in any retail c, tablishlucnl in New Zealand. We ! would direct special atteiilii;n to our selection j of Colonial il. odsfrom ihe leading Sow Zealand r iliills. Alan, lhat we are the .Sole Agents in Auckland for the eclebraU-d -Lion llrawl" 1.-eloug Clothing, liuinufaetured in Victoria, and highly recommended because of out, flnibh, and wearing qualities.

ffOTF.—Our reputation for giving GOOl) VALUE being sufficiently established, we need only add that we urn renolved to maintain this by stjietly adhering to the principles upon which we hay«- conducted our business in the past, .'.>., giving it our personul uttentiou, and by lluylng Cheap and Selling Cheap for CASH ONLY.

ORIGINAL POETRY.

I «► NEW ZEALAND'- JUBILEE MESSAGE. P.ologuo, *reau at the flrstnroduolionof ".Bri tanrU and Her DdUjhtera''in St. Jamess Hall, Auckland, on 4th Apt, 1887. •Mid the Jiibil-erejolcings-'mtdthe clanging of 'Mid tho sboutof grateful rapture that o'er land and ocenn swells— 'Mid banners ilaunliig gaily, and 'mid cannon thunderous roar, . Zoalandia spea i-.s from where she sits upon her sea-girt shore! Yea; her people claim a portion In the gladness That are shared by brother Britons in all regions of i lie ear ib ; In pride and hope and happiness we lift our voices hero , _, To swell the song of Jubilee this memorable year 1 For we raise no empty preans for a victory In We colebrate a relsrn of peace, of virtue, and of right - A reign ot noble viotorlea In industry and A reign oflovoand gsntlenesß o'er loyal British heartj I Britarnia, proud Britannia 1 F.orn thine anoiont Look round, and sco thy children, failhtul where soo'er they roam I Mighty mother of mighty natio: s 1 Mark, with joy-ilu-.llaiu thy breast. How spreads thy sway, earth-girdling, from the epit untj thu west! From the northern snows and icebergs, to this ■ outhern land so fair, ... •-.-. ~ See tby children growing, thriving, epread'ng Ireoo'om everywhere: And rejoice, O mighty mother, that thy power shall still increase Till a'l mankind bo won to Arts and Industry and Peace t Britannia I Thou art like unto a grand old bangan tree, , ... Whoso wide-extend!ng branehe', spreading tar o'er land and set, Send shoots that grasp tho kindly soil, and Bturdy saplings grow. That make iho old tree stronger when the stormy tetnpes.s blow. So from the grand old Brlliah tree wo spra-ig— a healthy shoot- And here wo grow and dare Ihe foe to puiok us by the root! »" But, though strong and self-reliant, we still are warm and true And faithful to the trunk from which our sus tenance we drew. We are one with thee, Britannia, In thy dangers and thy fears ; ._.-_« We are sharers in thy glory, in thy gladness and thy tears; If war-clouda o'er theo darken, and foemen gather round. We feel the fiery Viking blood in ell our pulses bound I We are thine, and thou art ours too—each bus talning, helping each ; "We are one in mind and purpose, we are one In heart and speech! Hand-in-hand, we march still onward, at Duty's ti mnpet call — Bryonia and her daughters shall together st md or fall! Fall! Take back the coward accents 1 Britons never know defeat! , Shall we now resign the conflict—bid our bu.lee Bound "Retreat?" Bhall we drop tho reins of Empire—let others rule the main 1 And let earth relapse to Ignorance and Selfish ness again? Never IBy the sireswho bred us, ay,d wb° *f ay" us honoured nsmes— By heroes in the buttlo-iront-by martyrs in the flames— ' By a thousand thrilling meororles of deeds which ihey have done— We ne'er shall yield the vnnt(".s;e ground sj nobly for us won I Old Land aoro->3 tno waterß I Dear Motherland! with thee . The fail est of t'ny daughters would join m festal glee; And midst our glad rejoicings, let U8 pledze our selves anew That eai-h tqeeeh F-h,*'! evermore be lose], firm and true! From Luxury and Wickedness, from Selfishness anu Sloth, From foej without and toss within, may God ___Sptvtict us ooth; May nover wo-ik Degen'racy bo in our borders shown, In field or mart, in Church or Court, in Senate, or on Throne 1 Victoria! Victoria I The noblest, queeiliest queen. Ruling o'er an empire mightier far than ea-th before bos seen, • To thee, this ypar of Jubilee, all thoughts and wishei tend— For thine and for thy nation's weal our warmest prayers a ,crud I Our land—our own Zeaiandia—was but a desert Whei first thou sat'st upon the Throne—a lovely 110, al Child; While fifty years ot cares ot Stito have aurely weighed tueeoocn. Zealandia has boen growing fair—a bright gem for thy crown! Phe has i-aned up sons and daughters, good. g- nerotis anu brave. And I old to qua.d th.se liberties and rights Uu: Old Lsnd gave; Sho hss taiK-ht the warlik.. Maori to ewe thy gracious sway. Andih dusky-ut-j cis join ua in our gladßonr c tooge to-day I Vinter'a ! Bright pa.aft -v of wirai all Queens ehould be I G.eat .-o* Queen ! Hear our greetings from iho South Pacific Soa. Loiig niny thy reign of Gentleness, of Love, ard P. aoe. and Iti.hr. Bind B- itons in a brotherhood of Liberty and Light! Thua we waft tho Homeward mnasgi. an' bnatne ihe H«avnnw_.d prayer. Aa heT we mini, this joyous cay, la Auckland bright and fair. To hear our you'hs and maidens sing, melo diously and free. Of Britannia and Hkr Daughters, in this ye-rof Jubilee! John L Kblly.

DEPUTATIONS to the PREMIER.

Thk followirg reports of deputations nhich Wditod upon Sir Robert Stout during his stay in Auckland have been crowded out of our last two if ane?:— SOCIAL QUESTIONS. Yesterday a meeting of ministers of tbe different churches waa held at the V.M.C. A. Rooms, there being present: -Bishop Cowio (in iho chair). Yen, Archdeacons Maunseli, Dudley, Revs. Bate?, Bavin, Bray, Catr, Dr, O'Callaghan, Bill, Macfarlane, Monro, Richards, _p_ri;eon, Tebl's, and Ward, Messrs Hiii,and McPhereon. The gathering arose out of the receut conference held on the subject of " larrikiuism,' and the following resolutions were agreed to be laid before the Premier: — 1. " Believing that tho prevalent evils oi larrikinism aro u'ue to a large extent to social i mpurity, thia meeting agrees that the age of legal consent should be raieed to at least sixteen jears." 2." That an amend ment in the present Licensing Act be adopted so as to render the employ ment of barmaids illegal.'' 3. "It is expedient that some means should be adopted hy the Legislature for the effectual suppiotsion of all places in which opportunities for immorality are afforded, and that suitable means should i be provided for the detention in a re formatory of those who have entered upon a lifo of prostitution." It was also resolved " Tbat a sermon bearing up:n tho subject of ' Family Religion ' be preached by the miuißt6is in the various churches in ihe city on the last bun day in April. ' This morning Bishop Cewie, Eer. G. B. Monro (Moderator of the Piosbytorian General Assembly,) waited upon the Premier and laid before him the first three resolutions. In roply, the Premier expressed aympathy with all the resolutions, and promised that Government would introduce a Bill raising the legalising age of consent to the same age as it stood at in England. He also fa voured the restriction of barmaids to eight working hours per diem. This would be a means to their eventual ab. lition. As to the third lesolution a common law was sufficient for the putting down of houses of immoiality if only it were put in operation. He suggested their presentation of a pati tion to Parliament on this subject. GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. The Premier was aleo waited upon by a deputation from .he Board of Education, consisting of Messrs Luke (Chairman), R'ce (Secretary), and Messrs Moat, Theo. Cooper, Lennox, Goldie, Thomas P. a cock, M.H.R , and XV. P. Moat, M H.R . for the purpose of obtaining an advance of £5,000 for tho erection of a Girls' High School. The object, however, is fully set forth in tb.6 following paper, which was laid before tho Premier :— By section lO.of the Auckland Girls' High School Act, 1878, the Board ie authorieedout of such moneys aa eball come into their hands by virtue of that Act or obtained for tho beno fit of the school to expend a sum not exceed ing £5,000 in erecting suitable buildings and promises for the school. A site of three acres of valuable land in Howe-street, ad joining the Weetern Park, is vested in the Board for that purpose. The Board has no funds of its own for building An endowment of 4,770 acres of land had recently been handed over to the Uoard, but no income is yet derivable from «t. kast year the Government introduced a planee into the SpecUl Po^er* p<j Contract

Bill to authorise an advance of £5,000 for tbe purpose on security of tbe endowment; but the clause wasstruck out by the Legisla tive Council. This is almost (it nof altogether) tho only socondary school in the colony which has no build ing of ita own. £300 a year ie now paid fer the use of premises, on which the accommodation ia greatly in ferior to that usually provided for the primary Bchoola of the colony. The Board d6sires that Government will introduce at next session (1) a Bill to authorise an ad vance Of £5,000 for trust funds, as pro posed last year; (a) either on security* of -the endowment, or (6) on security of the site in Howe-Btreet; (2) or a Bill to amend the Act of 1878, and to enable the Board to borrow a sum not exceeding £5,000 on security of these lands for'the purpose of building. The Premier expressed the heartiest sympathy with the objects of the deputa tion, . ond said ho not only desired to sco a Girls' High School firmly estab lished in Auckland, but the en dowments of secondary education, in which respect we Eeemed to be deficient, largely increased. He should like to see secondary and higher education in New Zealand as freo aa they were in America. As for the Girls' High School, he would try to get tho money as a terminable annuity upon the security of the endowment, and iv such a way that interest and principal could be paid off together at a low rate of interest—not more than was paid for the rental of tbe present building. Mr Moat having mentioned that there wer« n great number of blocks and allot ments in this province which had been reserved for educational purposes and never dedicated, the Premier promised that if he were givon a list of them he would have them formally dedicated.

GOVERNOR HOBSONS TOMB.

Our readers will be pleased to learn that the old dilapidated tojrnrj which lately marked the spot where the mortal remains of the first Governor of New Zealand reaffc has been replaced by a structure more worthy of that distioguiahed officer. .The old tomb was merely a_ slob of Hobart stone resting on a low brick wall. On' re moving theße and excavating to obtain a solid foundation tbe upper eurface of a vault was discovered, at a depth of about fivo feot, measuring externally 5x9 fst\\ This vault waa arched over with two CjWtxeea. of brickwork. A few bricks wer% sempvedi from the eastern wall below top arch io. order to examine the state Qf the interior,, when by tbe aid of a light fixed to the endi of a rod it was seen that the interior of the. vault waa dry, and the coffin in a perfect), state of preservation. Thia aperture waa. then closed, the arch waa strengthened bg, additional brickwork, and a solid founds* tion thus obtained. ! be Hobart slab now forms the visible base of the present struc ture, which is surmounted by a slab of black Irish marble on which roeta a slab of Italian marble bearing the following inscription :— " Sacred to the memory of William Hobaoirr, Captain in the Royal Navy, first Governor ot" New Zealand, who died at Auckland 10th September, 18^2, aged 49 years." Messrs Paul aud Fripp prepared tbe plans, etc. j the Auckland Steam Marble Works tha marble slabs ; Mr J. H. Muliins, of Parnell, is responsible for the masonry, and Mr Peter Birley, of Sea_eld "View Road, for the ii on railings.

ANOTHER VOLUNTEER TROUBLE.

(BY TELEORAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Wellington, thia day. The Defence Minister has recommended tha Governor to dismiss Major Garner, who commands the Napier .:{strict, from the force, for au assault on a volunteer in uniform.

A WONDERFUL WATCH. THE CORRECT TIME FOR THIRTEEN AND SIXPENCE.

Ono of tl.© chief signs of the progress of the aire in which we live is the rapid im provement of machinery, and ita tendency to cheapen the requirements ot modem life. Fifty years ago, for instance, only a rich man could own a watch, and tho majority ol mankind were obliged to cal culate the time by the sun's altitude, the village dial in the old churchyard, or a generation further back, by the hour-glass. To-day, however, tho importance of time obtains a wider recognition—not only as n convenience or a luxury, but as tho abso lute essence ot business, and a reliable timekeeper is a primary requisite alike of tho merchant and his clerk, the employer and tho employee, the schoolmaster and) the pupil, the young and the old, the rich and the poor. A timepiece ot somo sort, is positively indispensable Only n. jewelled watch timed to split, tho .seconds is a' m luxury A good, serviceable, reliable watch is a necessity—tho first requisite of social and business life—ami such a ono is the Waterbury, the cheapest and moso reliable watch in the world. Tho Water bury is so cheap that, everybody can afford to own one. and its cheapness arises from the supreme simplicity of its construction. Becauso it is cheap, however, don't re gard it ai> a toy or children's watch. It is equal in appearance, finish, antl accuracy, to the most expen sive article. superior in strength anrl durability, and will cost less to repair than any other. The Waterbury is in evory respect essentially tho watch for tho mechanic, the clerk, the miner, the bush man, the working man—in a word, tho watch lor tlio people, ond is within tha reach of all. Descriptively tho U'aterbnry is similar in appearance and si»o to tho Waltham —has a white dial, bevelled crystal glass, and is keyless, or a stem winder r no fear of losing The key or leaving it i» some othor pocket. As an evidence ol tho value and reliability of these splondi.i watches, wo aro now manufacturing ovor threo bundled thou sand yearly, all ot which arc regulated and tested before leaving tho factory. Brooklyn, N.Y., October 10, IXBI. Waterbury Watch Company. Gentlemen, — One of your watchos waa> presented to me at the beginning of the post season by one of tho officers of this road. 1 was responsible for the timo used, and started all trains by your watch. Mr Uunther, our President, stated that ha never knew them run as regularly as they wero the past, season, and 1 showed the. Wntorbury watch 1 ran them by. I stopped. every morning during tho season and com pared it with tho chronometer at tho 1-Ong Island Depot, and found it did not vary half a minute the entire season. This statement is truthfully correct. Wm. S. B_yi>jcn»ur_, DepOt-roaster, Brooklyn, Barth, and Coney Island Railroad. The Waterbury Watch, packed in satin lined case, can now bo obtained through any storekeeper, price Thirteen Shillings and Sixpence Do not bo gulled by spurious advertisements requiring you to send your money 10,000 miles away ; and wait six months for tho j return ; or pay exorbitant prices and rates c£ interest for ordinary watches on tho timo payment or club prin ciples. Get your storekeeper or jeweller to obtain ono for you, and see what you aro buying before parting with your cash, and never be persuaded by the sellers to buy any other on which he gets larger profits. We are manufacturing three hundrod and ten thousand annually, all good tima- lceepers, handsome, accurate, and durabla. ALL JEWELLERS~AND STORK KEEPERS. REPAIR DEPARTMENT. The Waterbury is not only tho cheapest watch in the world to buy, but the cheap est to repair as well. with the same caro bestowed upon it as,upon an ordinary watch,.. it will outlast its most expensive rivals, a_d ; . should it get out of order Messrs. E. Porter and Co. havo arranged with a first-class watchmaker to reixiir at a price which 'will not exceed half-a-crown. Watches oan be mailed for repair in tha satin-lined cases in which they are packed, and in this caso ninepenco for return poa* tage and registration should be added.

IHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY. APRIL 11, 1887

Printed and Published by Jie Proprietor Hbnky Brett, of Symoada-streel, at nil General Printing Office, bWtland and *0«* streets, in the Provfuoa t" Auckland. K»W -Johday, Arait li. 1887, ;



Auctions. PAPAKURA VALLEY. . HOMESTEADS, SMALL FARMS, FINE ORCHARD Sll'ES, RICH DEEP, SOIL. WELL WATERED (Three Miles from Station). EASY TERMS. ARTHUR k BUDDLE Have been favcur.id with Instructions from the proprietor to sell by public au-tion, at their fertile.Land, and House -iule Department i&oon- Floo ). Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Tuoßday. April 13th proximo, at 12 o'clock -ri° n'l S FINE ESTATE. UL oontainlnuSM.2 acres of Land, situated about 3 miles from the Manurowa Railway station and adj ining the well-known pro- MrMesofKobert White ICiq..and R. Mlddleton, Eoi In lh" Papaknra VaU.-y. It haa been sub di-ridod into 20 accti M of 20 to 22 acres each, makiuß mo3t desirable Homesteads, Smalt Farim, orOrchadSitex for which the soil is well adapted. Beinii of rich, deep, dark loom, level easily c eared, and woll watered by a river, which runs ibronsh the properly. - Th_ prop-i.y is partlouUrly well sltuated so -ear to the City, within such short distance from Railway Siation, in a Good District, and surrounded by cultivated farms. All wanting to secure Country Lands for Im .nedtaVe Returns, or for Future Occupancy, should not allow hi. good chanoe to par,B. The Terms .viil be mado very or,sy It re ,n For further partlculara apply.at the ofllce, where ihe plan can bo inspected. R ARTKI.-R.] [J- F- BODDLE. TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clook. MARINE RESIDENCE, DEVONPORT. Beautifully Situated, Well Finished. ARTHUR & BUDDLE i Have been favoured with instructions from Mr ■SfredChadwick.whoisloavii. B for Australia, to seU by public auction at their Estate, Land and Sale Rooms, second floor, Arthur s Mart Queen-street, on Tuesday, April 12, at i i; -^f'^^PERIOR FAMILY RESI I~| DENCK, containing 9 good Rooms and k Hali; aU nicely finished with Cornices, Ceiling S Ceatres, Venetian Blinds, Cornice Poles, Szc Ga-^nd Water laid on. Fitted with Electric Beds Conveniently and beautifully situated in Mosley Avenue, offFlagstalr Road, Devonport. cJmmlnding an extensive and varied view in cluding Tiri. Coromandel Ranges, &c mere are Sc>d Outbuildings, Copper, Boiler, ko. The grounds are well-drained and tastcfij y laid out. An opportunity for procuring a health ful convenient, well-built homo that should not tie overlooked. Terms easy. Immediate pos session. bTaRTBOB.I l-I- '■ BUDDLB WEDNESDAY, 11 am. HEPBURN STREET. MOTTLED KAURI, RIMU, and OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, PLATEDWARE, f kc. ARTHUR & BUDDLB '^ Have been favoured with instructions from the L Proprietor, who Is leaving for the South, to sell by public auction, at tho Residence, Hepburn-Btreet, near Ponsonby Road, on Wednesday ne-t, at 11 o'clock a.m., THE HOUSEHOLDFURNITURE AMD KFFKCTS. conßistiDg of Drawing-room, Dining-room. Bedroom, and Kitchen Rf qutsuea ' —Mottled Kauri Chcffbnler, Rlmu Drawing 100m Suite, Carpets. Curtains, Cornloe Poles, s, Brackets, Lustre and other Vases, Loo and other Tablea, Chairs, Brackets. Sewing Maohine. f Glass, China, and Karthonware, Plaiedwara, Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils. Keroeene Stove, &c„ Iron Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattrasses, Cot Camphor Wood Chisc of Drawers, Mottl^ Kauri Chest of Drawers, Kima Washstand, Toilet Table, Towel Horse, Matting, fco. On View on the Morning of the Day of Sale. *~ TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, r Etc., Etc. D. F. EVANS Has been instructed to sell at his "Mart" on Tuesday, 12th April, at 11 o'clock SUPERIOR lot of Household Furniture, comprising Piano by Bord, Mahogany Sideboard Mottled Kauri Wardrobe, Mottled Kauri and Bimu Chests of Drawers, Leather Couch, Maroon Suite, Horsehair Couch and 2 Easy Chairs, Spring Mattrasses, Bentwood Rocker, Double and Single Iron Bedstead, Looking Glasses, Mirror, llonble Wood Bed stead, Set of Meat Covers. Washstand and Dressing Table, Cups and Saucers, Sets of Ware. Whatnot, Lawn Mover, Show Case, Dining and Kitchen Tables. Oval Inlaid Walnut Table, Opossum Skin Hug, Meat Safe, Hearth Rugs, Door Slips, etc. WEDNESDAY, 13th APRIL, 1887, At 12 o'Clock Noon. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. VALUABLE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, LORNB-ST., aot ELLEfcSLIE. BY ORDER OF SECOND MORTGAGEE. J D, F, EVANS, Instructed by the Second Mortgagee, will sell a-, his Land M-»rt. Queen s reet, on Wedncs -1 |day, the 13th - prll. at J2 o'clock noon, XT'ARAN G A P.'PE ROAD. -- Freehold. JIV That Valuable Bl.wk of BuUdlngs, close to Br>nk if ,-en- Zealand, com prising Fivr» First-clnss dhotis and Dwel lings eruoied ou that Grand Freehold Allotment, havlmr a frontagn of 61ft. t" Karan gahape Road by 100 ft. deep, b-ing part Lots 10 una 11, or cm tie.. 64, dry of Auckland. THAT. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PBO PICRTY, Bituate at com.r of Rutland Road and Lornos. rest, b.ing Allotment 22 and part Lot 23, Section 32. City ot Auckland, togethe. with that Substantial Biick an Concrete Building known as the Metropolitan Club. Leasehold. 28 years to run. at £r>o per annum. ELLERSLI«, Panmnro Heart.—Farm of 50 acres, tog ther with the Slaughterhouse and Outbuilding, being p-irt Lot 27. of section 12. Suburb.-, eitu-itc on Panmure Road, not far - from EUerslie Station. Conditions of Sale at Office Mr aars Connell n nd Cooper, Vulcan Lane. - D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, 4th APRIL. At 11 o'Clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EF . FECTS, PIANO, kc. UNDER BILL OF SALE. * NO RESERVE. D. F. EVANS Instructed, under Bill of Sale, will sell by Pub lic Auction, at hia Mart, on Thursday, Ut- April, at 11 o'clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, as follows:—Piano by Nen flld, fancy fruit baskets, round table, sofa, B.W. Chairs, linoleum, shelves. 28 books of engrav ings, 40 volumes Sunday "books, 3 volumes Knight's London, 1 volume Practical Physician, 2 volumes Byron's Works, 1 volume " Out- First Century," 22 pictures, large mirror, large clock, 2 swords, musical box, Venetian blinds, statu ettes, glass shades, stuffed birds and flowers, Iron bedsteads, bolsters. pillows, palli asses, chests drawers, large swing mirror, choffonier, dining table, fender and irons, coal scuttle, seltarjeno, arm chair, images, picture - frames, tools, spring mattresses, cupboard, bed and bedding,safe boiler, saucepans, buckets, . 1 case gilt moulding containing abont 3000 ft, 8 day clocks, lace curtains, portable copper and boiler, leather-covered couch, oilcloth, can* chairs, steam iron, feather bed, lot of crockery, glassware, platedware, and sundry lot of house hold furniture and kitchen requisites, removed to mart from two hou3es. To be cold without reserve. D. F. EVANS, AncTiONEEB. W. 8. COCHRANE] . [JAB. DAOBB MONDAY, APRIL 25, At 11 o'clock. UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE. At tbe Governor Browne Hotel. The Subscribers have received instructions trom the . ifnrial Assignee, in the Estate of Messrs Dunniceham and King, to Sell by Auction at the Governor Browne Hotel, Hob- Bon-strc at, on Monday, April 25. at 11 o'clock, A QUANTITY OF LODGERS' LUG- J\ GAGE AND KFFKCTS—Trunks, Boxes, Swags (owners unknown). Owners of above can obtain thab- effeots by paying amounts owing any time before day of eale. SAMUEL < OCHRANE k SON, . ' Auctioneers. . W. 8. coohhanb] [jas. dacsb RAILW-Y HOTEL, MERCER. mfllS PROPERTY, advertised for Sale by Auotlon on Fbiday. April 15, ia WITHDRAWN. BAMUEL COCHRANE A SON. Auctioneers. FRIDAY, 22nd APRIL, at 2 o'clock p.m. HOKIANGA SAW MILL COMPANY LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION. VAILE AND DOUGLAS are instructed by the Liquidators to offer for sale by publio Auction, at their Mart, Shortland-street, Auckland, THE whole of the Freehold and Lease- ,:. hold properties of the HOKIANGA SAW MILL COMPANY LIMITED, together with the Mill, Buildings and Machines in one lot. This is one of the Finest Kauri Sawmill Pro- , perties in the North Island, and the Mill and Machinery of the most powerful description and . In flrst-class order. ' ■-i Full (printed) particulars and conditions ot , fc : ~ t.«i—emay be obtained on application to ! '-- ?%_- Ti_ife~H CTIONBBRS' or SI .. 3. TrkpN ooxjonyr,} Liauldators, j



B. 0. OARB.] [»• D- *ONKa FRIDAY, APRIL 15, I At 11 o'clock. ' CONTIMUATION OF SALE , AT BOYD'S POTTERY, NEWTON. TO BUILDERS, CONTB ACTORS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. THE BALANCE OF BRICKS, FIRE BRIi K-S, Hoaiths. -Inks. Building Mate rials, &o„ Sec, wbl be Bold on the above date, at the Poltery, at It o'clock. B. TONKS AND CO., Auctioneers, j C HKBK-TH.] (A. AITKKM AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, At 12 o'Clock. CHOICE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, with SIX ACRES CLEAR VOLCANIC LAND, AT MOUNT ALBERT. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. The Subscribers willaoll hy auction on Wednoa d.y April 20 at l2o'cook noon, m the übovo Hall, THE WHOLE OF LOT 2, of a Sub division of Lot» 7 and 8, of a Subdivision of Allotment ?u, Parish of Titlrangl, containing sa. 2r. 2r2p..,an<t Imvmx erected then on » !• iii or iorNew Kouii'V Hetidence of EIGHT ROOMS, vilh Largo OUTHUIUING^, al itißUiedfor £500. The Land is pure volcanic, Ltd out in Grass Paidock, I'lauuati msa.id O. chard. The Upset Prluo will bo oxrremely low, ono of £780 bi Ine the amount of th • Fust Monga.e only, . ith .xpem oof Bale. The Property Tax Vnlua ion is _1,100 Also— DESIIIABLK sUHUKBAN R'"«l' KfCa SITES OH _\l__.L B-iKMf, Adjoining the foregoing and portion^ of tamo Sub division Lot 1, containing about 4 acres with Orchard and Grasa PauUcCks, and eapitul Building Site. Lot 6, cont lining 3 acres, buiug one fine Gnißß Paddock, a'l fenced In and plantcU, with large ro.id iTontag . Lot 7—Containing 3 mode 3-. ptrohc .*, wilh main road frontage and lenced in. Lot 6—Containing about 2j noes; lough volcanic. Lot 1. containing 7a 3r 28y of capital loom Und drained and in „iai*B. and fi-ncd in. N'o^rly BHrrounded by a Cr, eU .n : l»rg-' Wl.low Trees, with Splendid Si a tor _.. Orcnaid and Garden ; all plougnable lai»d These Properties are on tbe Three milt* Radius Line of tne General Post-vffice, In a Good Nelg'.ibrrurh-»r,d, with g»od metalled roads to (hem, v,lib flue vU-wa, a.iv <lo„e io both 'bus and mil; are very suilablu for suburban re»l i-r.ce-. Ml k or Poultry F.rms or M»j-K.r, Oiti-.i,n», and will all bye access lo a i.evi-r-falling private supply of gooi vF^ter, aud. at the i pset prices, no cheaper proper leß have b en offered for sale; ihey Deing only wothlidß of property isx value, and none o' ht in will be Ik ueht in. For particulars apply to Meiprs <\>nnell aad Cooper, Solioiiors, \'uloaa Lane, or to HESKETH, AITKEN, _ GO, Auctioneers. R. C. CAKR] [P- v- tonus THrRSEAY, Al'K 21, At 12 ~'r- or-!i FKEEIP.LIJ AND L- ASi- HO_D PROPKRTIB*, MACHINERY, ENGINES, OHATTBLS. GOODS, TOOLS, FFFECTS RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES, PATENTS, Sec , ko., Ac, OF TIIK NEW ZEALAND IRON yiNli STEEL COMPANY (Limited) BY OltUKIt OF I-HK LIQtU-A'OR. Mr Jamks Mack .jo. .>_. B. TONKS A CO Will Sell on Thursday, April 21, at Twelve o'cloyk, rTIHE WHOLE OF TdE PROPERTY, BUILDING* PLANT, KIGH-S, Etc., Etc., Etc, or THE NEW ZEALAND IRON AND STKffiL COMPANY (..IMITKD). Condition! of Sale and other p»i-itculira tan be seen at the Ofllcfl of ihe Auctionee-si or, at the Offloe of the Liquidator, Fort street, A ink land. N.Z. FRIDAY, APRIL 29, At Twelve o'clock noon. THE MAGNIFICENT AND WELL KNOWN PROPERTY, WOODLAND'S FARM, WAIROA SOUTH. WITHIN EASY DISTANCE OF AUCKLAND, BT ROAD OR WATER. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions, to offer for sale, at the Arcade Auction Rooms, at twelve o'clock, THIS VALUABLE PROPERTY situated at Wairoa South, near the mouth Of tho Wairoa River, and adjoining Uie Farm of the lato Mr Halo. It lias a front i_e to the River, as well as to Hie Main ltoad, being dis tant from Auckland 30 miles by road, and 25 by water There is constant and regular communication by Btcamer with Auckland, and there is a small pier on the property. The land is improved and partly fenced, as shown on plan, and is subdivided into Farms of 25 to 50 acres, each section having an abundant supply of fresh water. These sections consist of perfectly level and rich alluvial land of un rivalled quality. To small settlers especially, this is a rare opportunity of acquir-ln-? land of a superior quality, on easy terms. The natural beauties of Wairoa are well-known, and that the climate is unsurpassed for fruit-growing. Terms most liberal, 25 per cent, easb, balance at 7 per cent, for three or Aye years. The de posit will be refunded in the event of the pur chaser's erecting a Dwellinghouse to the value Of £125. Further particulars from the Auctioneer. OHAS. HESKBTHJ [ALEX, AITKEN TTESKETH, AITKEN, AND CO., AUCTIONEER *, LAND. ESTATE. AND COMMISSION AGENT& Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides. Skins, Wool, Tallow Sec. CITV~MAKKET. WALTER J. DOWDEtV1 A UCTIONEER, i QUEEN-STREET. j PRODUCE SALE EVERY FRIDAY j : If i V HAM « .RDS. jo Fen- 8 lie: Bvt'y I v -mX?. a eleven o'clock. I WOOL, HI "KB, SHEEP,-KINS. . T V TAJ.JU iW. j HUNTKR AND NOLAN, | Auction, era. t s^NOTICE,— Removing to Larger and more^x" rf^^y. Suitable Premise! in _>^^S j ?o. SP*>^£attnf. Bolld£_n,_^^f S"2 " = «lllrrso<|ilsl 8," i s S^x^bson'iDiiiiag-RoonwNsJL I i^^W. H. POTTEfI, W Queen Street^



L___. I V_^ 1 1 1 I— ■ * OC \S m IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS, Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers. _>UEEN AND HIGH STREETS, CITY Also at Newton, Newmarket and Symonds Street. \f___JSJ-_tLF'- POSTER h CO. wish to draw attention to their large shipments now Hirudin*' which, added to their already extensive stock of Hardware, they are in a position o execute any orders placed with them, and at the VERY LOWEST PRJCES. ; •'I ' j ' il''•':: ' W >! ■,; ■'. ._,. ifT . rrTT __. THE SIMP LExVs N G E, SELF SETTING RANGES. Wi open or closo fire. Made spooney to our order; require no ...il.li.iHn; smalloon lint. Hon ot fuel; sizes—so, is, ,v, I- v ene-B, _t. PORTER AND CO REGISTER GRATES. THE QUEER Fine cast, aecond-flnish, ground fronta; tile ohooks and alokla- The "Queen "is woll suited for the Bedroom, tlio Nursery, the plated beads Large variety. Unt£ tne Oillce, or tho Shop. Accommodation for two Holi ng Fans or Kettels, the ornamental top being moveable 4B_ ___j____f_S_ VICTORESS RANGE. THE ENCHANTRESS RANGE. '■'< forMinlnu wood or ceil, it has accommodation on top for Suitable for wood or coal. This Oooklnß stovo wus first Inlioilucc.i r.- |i..is .-i- U«-t■ !_■■- an excellent oven, which is always in a many yeari ago, And has onjoyod a woll-moriled popularity, (-ml h.if r-i'ni- n he-it, the ituors of wliicli arc lined with tinned plate; Crlvon gonoral satisfaction. ni,,.„ ~, iiriuinjt-ii for vcniiiution in roasting with a valve lor . pmp...-re in the Inside ->f the oven, and adjustable at pleasure, " TKAI'FOED RANGE. THK" '• MICtTKKWQ " I. TIT HI? NT RAVf'TT A flna construction of Portable Itanse. snitiiUc I'm- family use, will IH_ AllblUr,«_ h.Ubtl_N KAM,„ great oapaoity and conveniences for all variclirr, of . .„ikin : ,-; a.-.-..m .' pen -n-lo lire at pirn nre Excellent riakinp and ■: a-- nsr modatlou on the lop for six separate pels, sew onus, . t<-.; ami a r»r_c ■i- i.-ir-r- n-i v.-itii r.-inil ■,i '. ■•!>• il niirmi • roomy and iS'mA oven, the door of winch opens downwurd, forming ,i convenient shel iiol pi .ie aceom'nrod .lion, and with utensils to Ut. or platform to rest oven pan upon. 3. PORTER AND CO. THE AIDRESS RANGE. CONGRESS RANGE. -■or wno-l or mn! fuel: a similar r.tovo to tho "Mistress:" with and Specially designed, as this bus been, to incut the demand of the present without bollors, and domploto with cooking Utensllß. rime Mr a Range combining elliciency, economy, and -iiiiplnity, will moderate cost. We havo every conlldonce in i-oeoiiirucii.ting il NEW "FORTRESS" RANGE. M fhifl admirable new design has been constructed speciailiy to suit lOlonial requirements. It has ample hot plate accommodation, extra THE CRITERION RANGE arge oven and front firo, and the fire chamber is so planned that it can >c decreased or enlarged in size at pleasure by tho addition or removal ThlsSloveia constructed to cook efficiently, with v small consumption if tho back fire bricks, depending on -whothor it is coal or wood fuel of fuel, and requires i o setting or building, und isa coi-luiu cine lor a that is being used. smoky chimney. Fhe above are only a few illustrations of the various Cooking Eanges we have in stock. Inspection of our Show Koorn invited, or write to vis for prices and particulars, which will be promptly answered. E. PORTER & CO., Furnishing i General Ironmongers QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, j ijyjte, AT WKWTOtf, NEWMARKET, AND SYMONDS STREET.



QMITH & Q AUG HEY, 1887-AUTUMISI & WINTER-1887



NEW VELVETS! NEW PLUSHES! NEW DRESSES SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT! SPECIAL"" VALUE SAVE THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT ! NEW VELVETEENS SAVE THE WAREII 0 U S E PROFIT! MILLINERY NEW MANTLES ! NEW HOSIERY ! NKW GLOVES! PPERCLO THING ' SAVE THE W A R I". HOUSE V X 0 F I T ! ttjiT * '"? V T-^T Q J iJXoLLi -lN JLU-Ui ' SA V E TH E WAREHOUHE PROF I T ! CALICOEfI HHIRTINIW SA V E TII E WA X KHOUS X PKOP 1 T I L I NMM ': SA V E TII E WAREII O U S E 1' li O F I T ! CLOTffiNG 7 MERCERY SAVE Tll E \y a R f, ii q y a c, PROFIT!



__, .■■■*ww__a_attapp^ WM^r __j IMPORTER S, Telephone No. 330. 239 QUEEN STREET, FOUR WEEKS TO CLEAR! In sending forth this announcement, I bog to state that my business for the last twi seasons haa so seriously suffered through ill health, that I havo decided to relinquish it and to save selling the wholo Stock by tender, purpose holding a EOTTB WEEKS' GENUINE SALE •COMMENCING AT ONCE. EE_® a!' GREAT REDUCTION SI Reductions will be made on every articlo, and no deception. At the termination of Salo, the Balance of Stock, with long Lease, Fixtures, &c, will bo submitted to the Public for Tender. Cashmeres, black and ooloured from JOJd Men's Tweed Suits from - - 13» 6d Fancy Dress Goods - - 2Jd, 4Jd, li'Jd Men's Printed Moles - - . 4s Cd Calicoes from - - •• • - l|d Mon'a Tweed Overcoats from- • 15s (id Crewdson's 32in. No. 2 - . . 3?d Knicker Suits from - - .2s lid scarlet Flannels from . . . 6.Jd Tweeds by the yard from - . U OAd Sheetings, white and unbleached, from brfd Men's Shirts 1 4d M_wDt_?s lMm " ' " «B^' Socks .'.'.". Sd'per pair /4 Blankets from - •_ . . 3s bd Men's Hate .... -Is each Ladies Corsets Is 3d per pair Flowersld each. Underclothing, Infanta' Robes, &re, clear nt Lowest Prices. -I COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS TO }- JAMES SCTJTT, VICTORIA AND NELSON STREETS, AUCKLAND. Throe mtnutos from Tram Car, top of Wellesley Street FURNITURE. TRY "~ C. C. BROWN, FALLON'S BUILDING'S, COOK. AND HOBSON STREETS. Special Line, THE BEACONSFIELD CANE COUCH, suitable for any room. Clean, Cool, and Comfortable, well adapted to go with Auetiian Furniture. SUITE of which, consißting of—Couch, Lady's Rocker, Four Small Chairs, and Gent's Folder or Rocking ; £5 5s nett. WE ARE THE CHEAPEST KARANGAHAPE ROAD ' CORNER OF FAST-ST.



Price 13s. 6d. Wholesale Agents: E. PORTER & CO., KARANGAHAPE ROAD, SYMONDS ST. | NEWMARKET AND QUEEN ST., AUCKLAND. 'l i ~,,'g