OPERA HOUSE.-"Puck."

Pursuant to announcement, Mies Florence Wade and Mr Henry Alloyno, with their comedy compuny, l«st night inaugurated a dramatic season at tho Opera House with tho production of '■ i'uuk," a Btago render ing of Ouida's" novel of the tauio naihe. The performance was under tho pationago of Admiral Tryon, Captain Lake, and several of tho ollieers of H.M.S. Noleon, nnd Ihoso gentlemen arrived in company with Mr J. M. Clark and Captain Whit noy just after tho conclusion of tho pro loguo. Tboro was a good house down stairs. To plungo in mediae res, it may at onco bo said that tho dramatisation of

" Puck," like moat such adaptations for the

atago of tho framework of celebrated novols, ie, in a measure, disappointing. Perhaps for thoso who havo not road tho work it may possess a greater fascination and a real and engaging interest. Be that as it may, howovor, tho fact remains that the formor olass naturally And instinc tively institute a comparison between the author's presentation of the story And its stago reproduction, and the ro suit muat necessarily be disadvantageous to the play. The gonius which informs the one is absent from the other. It is a draw back for which tho actor is not in any way responsible. " Tuck," thereforo, can only be a sHcc-:s d'eahme. Tho plot is rather flimsy in texture, and for its proper donouoraont, according to theatric*! canons, considerable liberty U taken with the story. Thus, Gladys Gerant, the real horoiiio, instead of dying a tragic death upon the stage, U brought happiiy through all the vicissitudes of her career ami married to her patron, Lord Boltran, while Avice Dare, instoad of triumphing in her shamo and heartle3«ieps, perishts by tho hand of her cast-ofl artist lover, Carlos. The Company is a very capable one, and may ba relied upon to fully sustain tho reputation which has preceded it. Miss Wade ia an actress of considerable personal attractions, ond of undoubted histrionic taleat, while Mr Henry Alloyno ie an ablo and exjrarienced actor. Mr G. 11.I 1. Carey has already installed himself firmly in the (;ood opinion of tho play-going public, and Miss May Hill and Mr Koy Grcufoll aro so uoll and favourably known as to stand in need of no laudation. Mies Wade had an ungracious and repulsive role, to itaporsonate, and tho fact that she suc ceeded with it and elicited tho ropoatod plaudits of tho audience attests hor versatility. In [ihysipic she doua not ro sombla Uuida'a stiaugo croation, who is evidently modelled upon tho notorious Parisian ditmi-momkiinc Cora Pearl. Miss Wado is, of slight and graceful figure, and of tho blonde type of feminine beauty, whoreaa Avico Dare was of tho voluptuous and Junoo°quo order, litted to personify a Fuustino or i\ Cleopatra. Still,. tho actress had mado an intelligent and cloeo study of her part, and Avice Dare's character — vain, Bcltiah, utterly hearties*, jealous, and pitllussly cruol—was presented with great forco and truo colouring. Hor appearance in a part more congenial to liar tastes and abilities will therefore be nwaitcd with all tho greater interest. Mr Honry Alloyno played the double role of Ben Daroiho true-hearted brother and Carlos Uie infatuated painter. We prefer his por traiture of tho simple minded KnglUh rustic to hia Italian study. In tho latter, his foreign accent and deliberate choice of words are very good indeod, but ho lacka both the mobility and the animation of tho nervoua Italian temperament. In a won', he appears too stolid and dejected. Mr (■. V. Caroy as Brctterton, tho old actor, has a low comody part, which ho utilises to tho utmost advantago. Ho furnishes all tho humour of tho picco. Tbo part is that of a heavy tragedian deeply in lovo, and thoeo who hnvo seen Mr Curey will not roquiro to be told how, by makeup and action-as woll aa by tho in troduction of " gag "~ ho broadens tho huthourous fcaturos of his role. Mien May Jlill sustained creditably tho part of Gladys Oorant, and Miss Alston mado an accoptablo Nelly, while Mr Koy Grcnfell, as Dor.iy Denzil, and Mr Herbert Whito, aa Dick O'Wynatts, acquitted themselves satisfac torily. Mr Beaumont's Lord Beltran did nut suggest much rosomblanco to O"ida's languid demigod of tho jcuuessedovco. Still, it is not easy to realUo tho fair novelist's idealistic typoa of aii-tocratic masculino perfection. Tho performance will bo ro poated this evening. Friday is advertised as " tho fashionable nieht," and en that occasion " Tho Ladies' Battle,7' a three-act comedy adapted from the French, will bo producod.

HARVEST FESTIVAL.

Last Sunday tho parishioners of St. MaryV Church, rarnell, held thoir annual; harvest festival of thanksgiving. Tho day's ser vices cominoncod with tho Holy Communion at Sam., when the usual harvest hymns wore sung togothor with tho Sanctus and Gloria in Excoleis. Thoro wero fifty communicants presont. Thia was followed by a children's semes (fully choral) at D.45 n m., and by matins at 11 a.m., when tho Roy. Imac .Richards, M.A., incumbent of St. Mark*?, Remuora, road tho service and preached. The Holy Communion was again celebrated for those who wore unablo to bo presont at tho oarly celebration. In tho afternoon the Sunday-school children had choral Fervice at 3 o'clock, which win largely attonded. The chotistera entered tlio church ainging tho well-known har vest hymn "Come ye, thankful people, come." .Mr Armstrong accompanied at tho orgun, us he bad also done volun tarily at tho early Communion service nod 0.45 service, for which many thanks are duo. Tha incumbent addressed the children, choosing for his subject " The Generosity of God.'1 The evening service, which was intoned by tho incumbent, the Eev. G. H. S. Walpole, M.A., wa3 exceptionally bright and cheer ful. The incumbent, in very beautiful language, drew a most forcible lesson from the presentation to God of their tbaak offerings of fruit and flowers, which, as he suggested, symbol sod tho presentation of tho eloct of Christ at the Kosurrection Day, when just as the fruits and flowers offered in that Church would bo seat to comfort and choor thesiek of the Auckland Hospital, thoy might bo sent to fulfil similar missions to pick and sufforing creatures in Hia hospitals of God's nnivorso. Tho choristers ecem to have given great satisfaction in the render ing of the service in genera), especially in that favourite anthom " O Lord, how vson derful are Thy works," by J. Barnby, which they sang very heartily, accom panied by Mr T. I. Triinnell, Mua. Bac , at the organ. It feerns a grievous pity that such a great musician should bo inflicted with such a misorablo orgau a3 that in St. Mary's Church. It is decidedly tho worst in the city, and must prove a powerful hindrance to the attempts of tho parishioners to provide a creditable ser vice. More good might bo obtained from it had thoy not smothered tho poor thing in the most obscuro corner of tho church. The offertories throughout the day woro devoted to the Now Church Fund. With regard to the decorations and arrangement of Iruit, vegetables, cereals, and bread, we think we may say that tho church has not presented such a beautiful appearanco i for years. Profusion is hardly a correct word to describe tbo collection, but what was thore was made the very most of. The dimmed roligiouß sunlight streaming in i through tho caßt end painted windows j duriDg the early Communion Service.shining on tho beautiful lilies and other flowers on the altar, tho bunches of grapos and baskets of fruit, flowors and hops sus pended in graceful order in the sanctuary, all moat delicately and tastefully arranged, produced an effect more oaeily imagined than described. We think tho font, fairly rivalled tho sanctuary, if not in arrange ment in profusion. Tho other parts of the church compared very favourably with thoso already described, but must leavo them tho palm. Wo sincerely hopo that this improvement on former yoara shows a readiness to undertake such dutioa and privileges in connoction with tho now church which they are about to build, and which will give far greater opportunities for proving tboir love for tho place wherein God's honour dwellr.

Onehunga Borough Council.

A special mooting of the Onohunga Borough Council was held last evening. Present: The Mayor (Dr. W. G. Scott), Messrs Eowo, Hill, Sheldrick, Jackson, Koehan, Wilson, Hills and Goldsbury. Sir G. 11. o'K.orke was in attendance, and stated that his object incoming was to hear the dispute which had arisen with regard to the water springs. The Mayor explained that the Council wished to place a close fence around the reserve in order to keep the water pure according to the Water Act. Unfortunately, tha Council had not the power to do so, as it was clearly stipu lated that the public should have all ncceea to the water and reserves, and that therefore no portion should be fenced or built upon. In Mr Brookfield's opinion lota 6 and S were held by the Coun

cil in virtue of tho Onohunga Wafer Ko sorvcK Act, IS7O, and were general water rosorves for water purposes, and that no fonco or building should bo erected thereon, and that cattlo should bo drivon to all parts of tho resorvo and watered freo of charge. Sir Maurice O'Korko said that the word?,, " that cattlo bo watered freo of chargo, had bean ineortcd beforo tho waterworks wore contemplated Heeuggoeted that a bill should be prepared to.amend th.o Act so as 1 to give tho Council full control of the water ro?orves. After a lengthy discussion it was resolvod on tho motion of Mr Jackson "That Mr Brookfiold be instructed to con sult with Sir G M. O'Korko, to prepare tho draft of a bill to amend tho waterworks Act, to give tho Council greater powers." With regard to tho cometory rcrorvo ques tion Sir Maurice expressed tho opinion that (luring next session ho would havo no dilli uulfcy in passing such a bill. Cither minor matron) jvore difcuased. and after pasi-ing a vote of thanks to Sir G. M. O'Korko for his attendanco tho Council adjourned.

Rechabite District Meeting.

On Friday, Fobruary 11th, the various delogatea from tho several tents wont out to Helonsville in tho morning train. The officials ondcavoured to obtain somo conces sion, such aa return tickets, which the rail way authorities decliued to grant. On ar rival at Holensville the s.s. Minnie Casey (Captain Kaweon) was ready to start. Soon tho passengers wore speculating as to the time of their arrival at Aratapu

and tho prospect cf aea • sicknes; in mossing tho Heads. Tho trip was rather long, owing to tho tide being against the boat all the. way up. To beguile weary hours, the steward was askod tor a draught board and draughts and chessmen. He said that was the iirst time he had been asked lor them. On the rotiirn trip the same question wua asked, with eimilur result. For the email expenditure it would bo a boon to the travelling public if the Company wore to supply their sftoamors with these re quiaitos. At tho various settlements on the way stoppages wero made to land pas aongors and Uio mails. The tedious houra rolled on until at half past eight the vostel was fast to tho Aratapu wharl. Tho repre sentatives wero expected at half past six. Taking advantago of their presence tho Northern Star Touts wero holding their an nivcrsary. Soon tho Jfutlic Hall was reached.ln tho an to room a good spread was ready for tho hungry visitors, to which ainplo justice wua done. Tho hall was crowded by residents and friends from tho surrounding neighbourhood. Mr E. C. Carr presided at tho public meeting. Several of the visitors contributed to tuo full pro gramme, which ploaeed ovory taste. Attho conclusion of the meeting, tho hall, which, by the way waa tastefully decoratod, was cleared, and soon tho lloor was occupied by couples bent on enjoyment, who tripped tho light fantastic toe uutil tho woo (urn1 hours. On Saturday tho representatives assembled in the public school at noon, for tho doa patch ot the business of the Diitrict Coun cil. The following members were present : —P.D.C.K., T. Webb; D.0.X., J.'Foetor ; D.D.X., .). Nodder; t). Sec. J. Ci. Carr; Dist. Treasurer, l\ Crowe, D. Guard, 11. Vanec. Tho Hopo of Auckland Tent was represented by liros. Jcuno, I'riestly, Kotherhiiin ; Eden Tent, Bros. G. Kent, Kowo, and K. Frondi ; Star of Hauraki, Bros, dodder, Ptiltiidgo, and Darby ; Mope of Maburaugi, Bro. Wilson, represented by Bio. Carr; Gordon Tout. One huugu, Bro. Barr, represented by Jiro. Urowo; Hopo ot Bombay, Bro. X. ifj, Jones; Whangaroa Tent, Bro. l,ano, represented by Bro. Carr; Devonport Tent, Bro. Tray?, represented by Bro. Foster; .Northern VVairoti, Bro. Haruing; Northern Star, Bro. Slade. .iuvonilo Tonte : Auck land, A. V. Riggs ; Thames, J. hodder ; Aratapu, .). Sialhvorthy. Tho various ro ports were road, showing about 510 bonetit members, and TS honorary juvenile mem bers. The linances wore in a healthy stato, tho total funds bdng cloto on six thousand pounds. At this stage dinner hour was roached, when at iha invitation of tho Wairoa Tents, tho Council went to the temporanco boarJing-houso kept by Mrs Lovrrie, whore a sub.-'taiitial dinnor was tastefully laid. After diurjer and desseit, eoveral delegates from different parts of tho provinco gave reports as to how tho torn poranea cause stood in their respective dis tricts It was very gratifying to hoar of tho growth of tho temperance sentiment. In response to tlio general wish, Bro. Rev. T. Brooke apoko ot tho gratifying growth of temperance in tho Wairoa. A tow years back casos of drowning through tho effects of drink wero of frequent occurreco, but now are rare indeed. In tho district are two adult and one juvenilo Kechabito Tents, vigorous Bands of Hope, air.l altogether progress which ia full of encouragement for the future. On tho Council resuming business, sovoral matters of groat interest wore soneidorcd, the most important bting tho consideration of a scheme for the equalisation of tho sick fund. This scheme will practically give a unity to Kechabitism, which will be highly beneficial to small struggling tents. A plan was adopted by the district which will bo submitted to tha various tents prior to the annual meeting, nhen it will come up for ratification, lc was decided to havu tho Order valued by B. L. Cathlotv, of Manchester, England, a duly authorised English valuator, in order that the value of the distinctive temperance character of the Older muff be known. it was decided ta present congratulations to Her Majesty tho Queen on the occasion of tho jubilee of her reign; tho matter was remitted to a committee to carry out. A resolution was passed thanking the trustees for their attention to the business of the district. The boat wishes of the Council were by res'j ution passed to Bro. T. E. Jones on the occasion ot hia removal to the South, wishing him auccosa in his new epbere. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the local brethren for their kindness in ontertaining the various representatives. On Sunday evening a Kechabito termon waa preached in the Aratapu hall by Bro. Rev. T. Brookes, prior to which tho brethren ueaemblod at the public school, and marched in pro cession to tho hall. The rev. brother proachod a very appropriato fermon based on tho ISth and 19th versoa of 35th eh. of Jeremiah. On Monday morning tbo visitors wero provided with borees and conveyances, and went to tho West Coast, which trip waa much onjoyed. In order to take advantage of the visitors tho Baud of Hopo meeting, usually held on Tuesday evenings, was held on Monday, in tho Public Hall, which was crowded. An excellont proirramuio was gone through, to which nearly every visitor mado some con tribution. Aftertbemeoting was concluded, a social was held, which all much enjoyed. It waa announced that the ataamer would leave from fix to half-past in the morning. About an hour before that time,the District Secrotnry m ghfc have been seen running over tho sawdust streot, waking up the delegates with the news, " Tho steamer's in, and going in five minutes." All mustered to time, and, with threo ringing cheers, bado farewell to Aratapu, all having en joyed themselves thoroughly. Tho lvina, with the tide in her favour, made a splondid passage down to Helensville. After wait ing for the' train, the representatives wore soon speeding on to Auckland, which vvns reached in good time.

A meeting of creditors in tho baukrupfc oslate of Donald Urquhurt was held at 2.30 o'clock to day. Tho debtor and five or six creditors woro in attendance. The Official Assigneo stated that thoro was abso lutely nothing In tho estate. Thoro was it very considerable amount duo for ront. Tho debtor stiil owed about £lt>4 for rent.

Penny postage between England and Aus tralasia would bo a great boon, and there eoems no good reason why it should not bo introduced. The sum of £5 is now paid for the carriage of two hundred letters from England to Australia; a packet of the same weight is conveyed lor 3a 6d. The carriage of ordinary goods is at tho rate of £2 per ton. The carriage of letters is at the rate of £1,702 por tou. The answer that has been made to all the arguments in favour cf a reduction in poatago rates is that the lots to the revenue would be enormous, and that there was no rrospect that the in creased number of letters would com pensate for the reduced rate of postage. It is a matter of history that at the time of the introduction of the penny postage in Eng land, exactly the same arguments were used and as positively proved by equally elabo rate calculations as at present, that it would lead to financial disaster. The loss which occurred from its introduc tion was, duriDg the first year, one million, and has been converted iDto a profit ia ISSS of about three millions sterling. That an Imperial penny post would at first result in a lofa, we admit, but it would be quickly turned into a profit. Where tlie pcany postage exists, tho average ta forty letters por head of population por your. Under tho present heavy postal tariff be tween England and these colonies, the average correspondence is half a letter per head yearly.

The Easter Encampment.

Major-Goneral Whltmore's Plan.

By invitation, tho Volunteer odicora of tho

district met Major-Goneral Sir Geo. S. Wbitmoro in tho Drill-ehed at noon to-day lor tbo purpoto of conferring with him upon the arrangements for tho proposed Easter encampment at Lako Takapuna. Thoro woro present :—MajorUenoral Sir Clco. S. Wbitmoro, Colonel Lyon, Liout. vtolonols Shepherd and Dignan, Major? ieaacs, Tonks, Clifton, Lundon, Pirie, Hamlin, and Anderson, Capt.Commandant LeKoy, Captains Payne, George, Skinner, Hazard, Fenton, Whitney, Whito, Little, Hitchens, Drs. Daweon and Walker, Lioutonants Selfe, Coopor, Boyes, Keosing, Koberteon, and Wastnoys. Major-Genoral Whitmoro opened tho pro ceedings by starting to point out on a sketch map of the North Shore his in tentions with regard to tho sham fight with which it is proposed to inaugu rato the encampment. Ho aaid that tho attacking force would of course advance from tho lako, and that tbo do fonaive force would have its base of opora tiona at tho North Head, whilo tho light might centre about the Lan.e Koad and the Narrow Neck. A sham attack would be mado upon the North bnore peninsula, in accordance with a detailed plan that he would proparo and Bond up to Auckland, but which, of course, would be subject to such modifications as the officers here might think fit to apply to it. Tho theory upon which he should work was of c:urse that in war time tho Narrow Neck would bo a wot ditch. Ah earth work would bo thrown

up on the take Koad by the forces crossing

over to the peninsula. Tho officers and men here had had sufficient instruction in

lield fortilicntion to bo ablo undur Mr Faulkner to carry out that part of the pro gramme. At present the guns were only mountod upon ships' carnages, but that would havo to be altered if actual hostilities ovor bvoko out. Ho had also arranged that a surfaco mine should bo exploded — in othor worde, that tho oarthwork should be apparently blown up on tho Lako Koad during tho on gagenient, but without injury to tho road way. Thoy would havo tho ufo of one Nor denfoldt gun at the Narrow and threo othcra at, tho North Head could also bo brought into action. Thatwaa roughly tho K oneral idea of what ho intended, and the olHcors in charge of tho attacking and de fending forces would bolcfttoiillupinuchof tho detail tothobestof thoir judgment. After

tho ongagoruont tlio forces would unite to form tho camp, tho beet eito for which ho thought would be tho gravel Mil neat L'earco'e pluco nt the I.aku. It oll'orod ad mirablo facilities lor sea bathing, und also for nuinn'uvring, and was within euch ouey distance of tlio Lake that tho cavalry hones could be taken tbither to bo wntorod. Thero was but ono dilliculty in tho way of'its utilisation, and that had not yot been removed, but ho hopod to boo it ovor ooiufl. Jt was part of tho lato MrHurets property, and ho h id thoroforo applied yes teiday ~t3 tho Public Trustee, who was in chargo, for tliouoconenry pormieeion to upo it. To thin reriuest ho recoivod a short anowor, declining to grant tho uso of tho land, llu did not, howover, regard this aa n final answer, inasmuch n.4 no reasons woro and ho had thoreforo sent back an urgent thia morning, hoping that tho

I'nblic Trustee, by withdrawing hie opposi tion, would onablc) him to carry out hin arrangements. Jle was now expecting an anawor to that moefnge. At this itnge Captain Carl SchmiU, A.D 0., arrived with tliotolefrraphic answer. It, was read out, and proved to bo as fol lows :—" My duty Oβ executor is clearly to protect tlio proporly of tho testator, and tay ayont doi'H not rocoiuinond tho ueo of it by Volunteorp, doubtless fonr iiitr datiKino to folic™ and property t;enor ally. If you Kuarantou no and ob tain approval of Mr William Air.kon, who acts for the widow, and tny aj,'ont, Mr U'u'.kis, I shall bo eatiefiod." Sir

George wont on to say that ho had eocn Mr Watkis, and that ho did not object. Ho had aleo seen Mr Aitkon, who said that unless tho oxact sito of tho camp could bo pointed out, ho was unablo to grant tho desired pormistion, as foiuo of the land had been advertised for sale, nnd, of course, it would not do to coll it subject to such an obligation. Howover, ho understood that the poition of Mr Hurst's proporty they wiehod to occupy

was not included for thosalo. Thereforo, if that was Mr Aitkon'd only objection it would easily bo mot. Mr Watkia had told Capt cavalry by rail to Hendorson, and allow Whitooy this morning that ho would mako no objoction providing any fences knocked down wcro replacod and any damage done

were maclo good, lie trusted to tho v"lun tecrs thao nothing ol tho kind would bo re quired.

Lieutenant Colonel Shepherd romarked that at tho lust encampment in Auckland, tlio men bohaved remarkably well, and Mr McLaughlin tho owner of tho proporty camped upon had expressed himeolf as being well ploased with their conduct.

Sir George Whitmoro said ho had had a eirailar oxperionco wiirh ros»poct to tHo on campraent of Otago Volunteers at Oamaru. Not a sovereign's worth of damage was othor difficulty, and that was as to how the ferry boats could bo utilised. He had hoped, in viosv of tho largo traffic which the sham fight and encampment would attract, that the Ferry Company would bo liberal enough to convey both horses and men across tho water for nothing, but tho letter he had received tram them did not realise that hope Thoy offered to convey volunteers at 4d a-hoad (return), horses at '2i each, and evorything else in the shape of baggage, equiprnont, etc., for £7 10a. Now these charges he regarded aa altogether too high, in view of tho benefits tbat would accrue to the company. Such conduct wan in singular contrast to tho conduct of tho Union Company with respect to ihe Oamaru encampment, whenthrceiargosteamers were gratuitously placed at his disposal for tho conveyance of the Ounedin Volunteer?. It was the intontion of the Northern Steam ship Company to charge £1 per head to toko Volunteers toTaranaki,followed by thoUnion Company's pioposal to charge 25s ahead that obliged him to rolinquieh Tar.inaki us tho place of oncampmont. Ho really hoped tho Ferry Company would display n little public spirit by foregoing its pro posed charges. Jf it would not, then rather than pay 2j a hoad for horsea, it might be aa well to send tho them to proceed thenco overland to tho Lake. If tho silo indicated for tho encamp ment could not be cibtainod, then thoro was another near Mr Alfred Porter's roai dence that was almost as suitable. It afforded room both for company drill nnd for marching past. Thero was, too, plenty of open ground in the district for manceuving, abundance of dead timber that could be utilised for feul find sufficient dry tilreo for beds. [Hero the officers exchanged significant glances.] Ho would do every thing in his power to complete the arrangements and to get tho camp near tho Lako and the. sea, and tho dotails would be left to tho local officers.

Major Isaacs said that Mr Seaman had offered him the ufo of 170 acres of (/round about a milo furthor on, and between the Lako and Northcote, in the event of the other sites failing.

Major-Uenoral Whitmore expressed his pleasure at tho offer, but preferred the other sites if they could bo got on account of their proximity to eon. Ho further romnrkd thnt Volunteers woro entitled to pass toll and forty foe, but ho di.i not wish to resort, to tho law. Uo hoped tho Forry Company would give way.

Captain Fenton promised to uto what influence ho could in that direction.

In answer to n question, Sir George also said that tho Volunteers would have an alarm so that they might start oarly, and po as to accustom them to tho usages of war. Ho might have to give that alarm in earnest some day, and i>. was necessary therefore that they should become habitu ated to it, so as to know wb.au to do when at the alarm posts, and bo ablo to succeed to take up thoir proper positioDß when called upon. It might have in war timo to be given by night, and it was thereforo desirable to study its incidental duties by daylight All this must be regularly prac tised. He trusted that the arrangement he had outlined would be successfully carried out.

Sir George then left to proceed on board H.M S. Nelson, with which he left later in the afternoon for Wellington.

The following tenders were received by Mr Arnold for additions and alterations to the house of Mr S. Jagger, Carlton Gore Koad : — Matthews, J;3,468 ; Ellin^bam, £3,200; Rhodes, £3,110; Edeerley, £'2,9:5 ; Julian, £2,025; I^ewson, £2,893 ; Hand cock, £2 SSO ; Kay, £13,535; Wrigloy, £'2,870 [accepted).

K. A. Proctor cays : " In 19,000,000 years not a drop of water will remain on the sur face of the earth." The outlook for the Blue Kibbonista grows gloomier every year

THE WAIHORA.

The b.B. Waihora was signaliod at a lato hour this afternoon. She is now tjix days out and has pro' ably been delayed by a hoavy oaalerly gale.

A MILLIONAIRE'S YACHT.

The Magnificent Floating Palaco Which is Being Constructed for Ono of the V.in<lerbllt3.

A Wilmington, Dol,, correspondent of tho Now York " Herald'1 writes : Tho con struction of William K. Vaudorbilt'ri hand-

some steam yacht Alva ia rapidly approach ing completion. Tho machinery for propolling tho vcasol is all in place, and ric<;ors now swarm abovo decks, and tho staadiuj^ ri^^inp; is Koing up rapidly, t"-o of hor masts being in position. On tho main dock the three stool houses are nearly completed. All of them aro panelod over or sheathed with teak wood, and will bo linisliod ineide with mahogany. From tho forward ono which contains tho chart-room, galley und reception-room, descent is made by a ma hogany stairway to a largo liali, on which open the main dining saloon and tho own er's private quarters, comprising nine rooms r.nd a nursery. The dininc saloon is tlia full width of tho ship. When completed it will bo ologantly paneled in eoft wood nnd <in ialied with white cnntnol and gold. Facing the main entrance will bo a handsome mantel and fireplace, which will give the room achoeriul and homelike appenranco. A large skylight, covered with obscured glass, gives light and ventilation. All the state rooms aro finished to correspond with the dining hall, but each will bo supplied with n different variety of futnituro in appropriate designs. Under tha floor of each stateroom is a bath-tub supplied with hot and cold water, and may bo salt or freeh at will. I<Vom tho diiiing-hull, going aft, there is a passageway to tho librury. Abroast. of tho ongino this passage widens to admit of an upholstered goat, from which a full view can bo had of the working of tho machinery.

Tha librnry is on thoata-'board eido of tlio ship and is panelled in French walnut. It also has a lireplnco and mantel. On tho opposite eido and back of tho llhraiy nro pevon state-rooms- for tho u»o of guesln, each provided with batli and waslißtands. For tho comfort of tho ollicors thore aro providud ppacious npnrtraentp, which will bo fitted will) bod, bureau, wardrobe, wash .stand and bath. A moss room for tho olli cors and galley for tho crew aro on tho for ward part of tho ship. Tho accomodations for tho failora and liretnen aro in tho for ward and af tor cud of tho yohsol rut<pucl.ivoly. Those aro furnished with bunkf, lockorn and closets, and aro models of comfort and neatnefiß. Ino f?paco undor tho eiibtn deck forward ifl to bo occupied by tho steward and is divided into provision, wine, aod coolinfjroom.s and ico house. Forward of thcFO nro tbo mates' store-room*. The main gallny, which will bo equipped with all tho appointments ol » modern kitchen, i« in the forward houfo in tlio main deck Tho middlo house on dock it* occupied by v drying-room, lamp room, and vapour bath room. Tho very lio^t materials and methods have been used to produce n first-claea yaulit. Tho dock-]>lankin» in a marvel of wliitoneos, cloco juintx and beauty "f

"etreakinfj," boiiif; of tho best American whito pino and laid with tlio ureatcut cure, Tho nkylii:lit!J nvo numerous and elaborate. boing formed of teak and litlod with pressed checkered ylnus and platc-f:liiH^, protected by brass fender n.ds and Btorru shultoiy. Tho eneh opens both atlnvarthhip litiii lore ami aft, ac ventilation tuuy demand.

The pyntoni of .-uitoiiiatic communication liot.Hcon tho britf^jo and tlio online-room, thoui;li not yot romplotcd, will cunsht of a ppccinl clovico of platen, dinlp, hindlef, etc. This is known a» tho bri.l{;u telegraph, ami will bo most porfoct in [tk workings, l'ho ritf of the yacht ia to bo throo-mnatcd pchoonor, pquaro - ai^ed forward, with " liddled "topmast. JJor sail plan is laruo. Tlireo yards mi tlio foremost, tlirco jibs and an unusual twist of mainsail and inimiisail The onllro ship will bo lighted throughout by electricity, even the olliuors' and crow's quarters boiliß DO illuminated. Thoro will also bo a powerful fOirch lijjhl (oruard, which can bo made to lijjlu up ilie fu» for a diht-inco of six miltvn abend. Tho voeKOl will probably bo finished In February.

The Bishopric of Jerusalem.

Tut: "Krouz Zcitunjx," a journal always well informed on occlfsi.i^licjil matters

lcnrtis that tlio treaty of Soptumber 7th, ISH, botwce.i England and I'ruseia, with referenco to n I'rotesiant bishopric at .fen* salcui i.s about to bo annulled by common consent; 80 horo at lust U tlio cml of a lon^' story. Tliu bishopric in ijue*tion vuik tlio almost fanatical idea of ihe UL* Kicj; Frrd orick Williun IV., who thought ti.ai in thin romidabjut way ho uii-;hi contrive to Anglicanizo the Prussian Church. By tho original An<;.'o I'u»?iun ngregmunt tho up poiutment cf iho Jerusalem!) -bishop \v;:h vested alternately iv the two parlies lo tlio treaty, but f-inco tho death of liUhop Barclay, ISSI, tlio Prustian (.! nornment hua ncvor exercised i'H rifcht, as i<» ecclesiastics could not bu brought to eomp'y with tho ordination coremonicn pru^crib^ij by tho Church of England. Negotiations on tho subject have boon curried on more or Us* tor tho la.t live yonre, and they hnvo no« ended in an agreement botween tho parties to tho episcopal treaty to dissolve thoir partnerabifi. A now treaty will regulate the questions resulting from thci dissolution o! <ho old one, such us the relief of tiio Arcl\ bishops of Canterbury aii'i nnd tho Bishop of London Iroui tntir truHteo ship. Froderick VYilliinn IV, sottlwl a capital of £15,000 on tlio enterprise, and this will rovcrt to tho I'ruuiun Grown. Fow tho cpiritual vvelfuro of tho Gorman olemont in f'nleetino will hor.co forth be provided for i« not yot clour, but in Jerusalem, at any rate, Germany pns eeaee? a plot, of cround, which aa« pro pented ior ecclesiastical purposes to tho Crown Prince by the Sultan on the occasion of tba former's visit to Constantinople alt,"r tho opening of tho Sue/, Cunul. Mori) than ton years ago subscript ions woro raised throughout vjonnany for building a national church on this parcel of ground, on which had previously stood a chapel belonging to tho Knights of St. John, and thid schema will probably now bo enrried out. But tho interesting fact is the newn that tho episcopal copartnership of Knglaod and Prussia is now at last about to bo diepolved ; and whoover deaires to etudy this novr aati cuarian subject will find all tho nocessary information in a book on tho Jerusalem JtSirhoprio, compiled. I think, by. tho Kov. Mr llechlvr. Chaplain to (ho British Em bassy at Vfonna —"Timea."

Disease in Closed Houses.

SoMKcf tbo most eminent physicians of Montreal cay that a groat many wonion and children have been attacked after thoir 10 ---turn from thoir euturaor rests whether at tho feaeide or inland, with typhoid and malarial fovera nnd diphtheria, Thoro aro many such caeoß in which the'patioDta are in imminont peril atproscnt. The origin of tho'O dieoafleH ia a mystery ovon to meilijcal exporte, ;>8 thofo who aro Biift«ring rnsido in well-soworedand properly ventilated house?. A prominent Mirgcon, wlion askod hia opinion ol tho k/iupo, could nttribilte it. to nothing but shutting ilp tho lioue™ while tho rofidents worn absent, thereby making tho intaiinra damp und unwholesome. Many pnrentH have had tho nllliction of loein^ children, raiuo two or thren, by tho fatal epidemin of diphtheria, which, han never been m prevalent a» this year. Typhoid fever him also been greatly "" I he increase. If ultmitl houi-os lirei-rl rliewwe. may not clo.-ocl rootna in ocoiipioil haiirw 'lo tbo Fame? There U no doubt of it; and theeo cloi.od rooms may very frequently (;ivo rise to diseaeea whose origin puzzlos up.

Post Card Proof.

Salisbury. Tksn., April 4,1 W. Gknth :-I whs nfftioted wuli serlaiM Kldnwi und Urinary trouble for twelve yearn. A.'tur tryinK all the docrora and uatent medicinoe 1 could hear of, I used two bcitjes of Hop lUtteri and am perfectly cured. B. F. BOOTH. Washington, D.C., April 3, 18S3. To the Hop Sitters Co.: Sins:—l write this as a token of the great apDreoiation 1 have for your Bitters. I whs afflicted with Inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine oeemeri to do mo an? good until I tried three battles of your Hot Bitters, and to mv surprise I am as well to-dny as ever I was. I hope you may hn.ro great buo cees In this weat aud valuable medicine, mv. one wiahing to know more about my euro, can learn by addinssint' me. K. M. WI.LLIAM3.IIO3,IBth St.

James K. Mclntyre, licensee of the VVai temata Hotel, Qucen-ptroefc, filed a petition in bankruptcy thic morning, at the office of the Official Assignee alao Frederick Wor bridge Kevel!, cabinet maker, of Auckland.

•i***, AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, -WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 1887,

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Gazette in Itaiikruptcy. r N BANKRUPTCY. IK THiC SUPRICMIf, COURT OF HANK RUPi'CY HOLUKM AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " Tho Bankruptcy Act. 1883." i.nd ot tho iJinkruntcy of Jamks FoitliKS NOTrcit is iikrkbv givkn thnt I, Jnusci Forhcs Miointyro, of Auckland, in tho Provincial Uis trii;t.of Auckland, in N«w Zealand, Holollccciier, havo this day filed in tho said Court u.t Auck lai d a petition to bo adjudg.-d a Uaukrupt. Uatcil tbia Kith da? of February, 18S7. J. I<\ MAOINI'YRK. JdSlii'M O'Mbaghkb, Hlßh street, Auoiland, Solicitor lor ihe llankrupt.



JUost and Found. LOST, mislaid ortakon from our ollico by mlatnk". a Silk Uinbro]la.-Pkw»e return to Jlrnwn. iS'imi!. ;;&, KUlottbtreet. LOST, part of Hearso Plume, between town :md v/aikomitl.—Finder will be rewarded by W. Crorrthor. OST, a J?ox Terrier, JNo. 448 —Jb'mder will be rewarded by lcavlnK ut Mr Poa ccniskio'd, Shortl-ind street. Anyone dataiuing it ttftor this can; will be proeecutoJ. LOST, on Sunday, 13th instant, botween Nrrth Shoro U'lmrf and Cheltenham Heiich ». l.iwly'n Hllvo-Watch, chain,and Taasel. —Roward at Gas Onlce. OdT, from~3{ow Lynn, on tho 10th of February, it B*y Pony, ro shoa- on. and ono Brown Pony v/ith short tail brv.udeo1 on.i iw. —Ono Pound reward will be paid on loav»ng t'.K'in at tho Avoidaio Hotel. ifft-i RBWAUD— Loat, from Avondalo, ri&J cnFrlraylast. One Konn and White Cow, with Bhi.rr, orumpley horns ; in full milk.— Tho-. Wibb. Avonrtiilc. Teg KEVVAKD—Lost, by a poor man, Sw/i on SATURDAY KVKNI.-G lnst, in O.uoen-sfreet (Jnchiinßa, the sum of S '.yon Pounds Ton ShlUlnnnK'U's).—Tho above re ward will bo!ii"cn to any persou rclurniiiK same to Serjeant Grecine. -g jl^S KBVVAIID.—Lost, on Saturday -*-" evenins, January 2!) a Gold Horeo Shoo Pin, sot with diamonds und rubles.—Finder rewarded at Stak Ofllce. . _ib"UND, floating in Uangitoto Channel, _P afmaUlJiiißV 10ft- lonß ;it nor. claimed within one week, will be. sold to pay cxpentos.— Apply Pilot S'.ation (Capt. Sainty).



Fur Sale. "Sj""OU SALE, 7-ton Yacht.—Apply to JP Jiines (^liwv. JioaUiiiliaer^^istoins st_ BilOR SALE, Cheap, to clear, upwards P. of 20 iron Tanks, willi ta])S—F. G. Cluylon; Newmarket. 17*011 SALE, «»od Spring Cart, Horse, Jj and Hume-mi, in workint; urdor; £2) tho l(lt.-AlU)ly STAUUIIiCf. imOR SALH, cheap, 1 U roadie Singer's JU SuwiuK MttOhlcn, in perfect, order. —At Gro^'e!^l3. Newtcn Road. TjTIOU SALK, Cutter Venue, 3SJ. tons J_ roi.-tnr. in i;oo.l crclor, und wo 1 fimnil.— Apply to Iteadeison and tJpracgon, Custoum 'in o 1!.'" l\ S ITI \ !•: H ALE, choap, and S 1 tnrms very ouuy. 800 iiccs «ood Land, with iliion-wi.iur fruiuaKis. Only fiisht, miles frjin Iho (Jieeiistrect Wiinrf. --- Apiily to Jnhu Soi'P"t. HuiWuimil hand Agent. 05. Qiieen-rit. _ ijVoKSALF, (North Shoro), choap, al.iir«o S' Alloiniciit; splendid view cf Hun K itolo L'liinne! ; ewiail ihn>osit; Imluncc. iuiih m ii^r.M-i) -Ain'ly Tiio,<. KaKcre. jfruuklin Roan, nuiir Wood-slice-. Bh'U)Jl a'Ai_S7n \Voll-cctnbli9hod Carrying i_ and LMruol ffixprooa ltußlnoHß ; vrryllttlo capitrtl retjuirid ; o;».Hy terniH tii jmrc'nasur. A liuumrii'up\ily by lotler to "N.Z.11'.," earo o! BT.VU pllicu. TMOHSiLE, c!k-.i;;, in the city, no tlo _i' ownor is loavinr. Ilmmt-s fioin four to fililit louirti; Ahutiuciilti in City und Duvoi- I'ort fi-rn-i'il ,inrt pl.»»ted. — iSu\'n i our eum.-ni:- Blmi. ii>,il buy from W. JMcKhvaiu, aunvy-at., Surrey Hills, ull'ltlclmion.l Jtoud. * CHIANI) Littlo l'roporty for Sulo, J.\. connlßUoß uf 8 noroa rich Koil, all In urai-a ami fruit, ii-oes. norch-oaut ua|i»cc li roomed l!o:it>o, uc/irly new, clou, to 'busseß and railway htiit.ion. Prico wry low and easy terms.— ifincluir !c (Jruy. 177, Qu-yn-sireot. B~ IRKENIIEAIJ DISTiUCT.'--For Sale, I7J Acroo of li-ind ; main road frontnee ; U' o.i iisprcl; weli wnt.Ti-ii. Price. £5 peraoru. —Apply ii. Luw. Park Hill. Blrkonhoao. ■g" AKK TAKAPUNA.—For Sale, o Acres _J of L-.nd : also. l!l Acre 8 j both Lake Front a,:e.- Ai-rly J. Wurnull. •j'uitapuna. MUST IU& SOLU-A Kooii now Six reomed Hour.o. anlundidl; lilted up v.si.n ovcri convrnittco ; srrand p:uition ; largo ailotrucnr, SO x 172, volcaniiv Very small Uc poi-i!. and eimy terms.— Apply lo H. lliliby. Prosptot Teriace. Mount )!oskill Road. "VfOIITHCWTE. — For Sale, Allotment _Ll No. 111. frontaiso to (lladstone Rrjiid. ci;n- Uinir.j! 1 a<:r(, l!l por.;hc:i—Apply lo I'otcr Mcrvlahuri, To Kopurn, Not thorn VVuirua. mO"CHBMISTS — Firßtcl'nes Business .1. fjii'tinio.'il. in North Itli.od, tioitu: turn ovoro ahout *'i LOO porannuiu —Aadro-a, Con lldoiillnl rriO FKOITEIIEUS"AND"'OTJIEKS.— X For Sale. Uio wall-known and rrolltablo Uunliuii known ha Lester liros '. I'ittitrvc.i, t.)- Roiher with J.,-.ieo of Prcm'eia. (Jood w 11 of BOcNlMueiinK-roomi), etc. Thla ia n m-lemlili chauc. An,one uniiorMunninc th.: husiiii-Fo con'i h«lp nmkiOK money. Only r.-:i-on for ilio li.ii-ul cm urcount of one brother KOi°K South.



Xcnctars. rgl O BUILDERS, JL Ti nilcrs v, ill bo rocclvod up to Noon of MOV ])A\, .Vine!, nil. forth.) K.-.jOion ..fa l!uililln« for mo Cusloniu and olhur Uuvartnicntc. Auck- Plans. So , at cur olllops Q urn ■ t eet KIJVVAUD MAUONKY & SON. Archia.cf. Kiihui.iry 111 h. !S'S7. nn o li U I L i) X 14 b. J_ Tcpiiors vlll ho rroived up 'o iio'm of WKiiNIKDAV, tlir L':id ii.st., tor Iho Krcctlon cf o UotMKu i» Ponsonhy. Plans. &c nt our olllccs, Qucen-slroot. KUWARU MAUONKY & SON. Arcliiiccls. rn"o don TRiCi'bli s.! -ivndora will bo toonivod until noon of Kill- DAY. llie'-'jlh instaiit. fo^ mimiry KxMivKliuUH Mllßfol- Iho lCrect:o.-i <t Funcinjt nr. Onclpaina Co the North New Z.j..:.-ia.l Woullen CoMipany. Plaua, etc., at my olllce. W. 11. BKINNER. Architect.. (Jrntiiiiicrt on Flrat Pico



ON E A_^ D AL L Klectora of fsuuth Wnnl, do your duty at tho Pull TOM'lltHO* wl'hoiu fail. Ri-mcuiber, jour Vote i< a S.-u:rci! Trubt. WANTED, n Drasumakor" fow diiys; mus! be cooil lit and stylish.-Apply 'iMllnjiher nn«l .ICnliiciln, cornor Vlutoria aud Graham strcetf. TYTANTRD, ovory South VVnnl Efect'or rr tovo'o I'o-niorrow for the Teriipcrancu Candidates urd 10 o'clock cloting. Jr\Oli SALE, ii very Showy Lady'n " Hack : ii'r-ec:tl.v quii t imd wuind ; trial Kiv.-n: price low.--Apply VV. L. }lo«ors. Pon- BOiiby Road. __________ riio LET, 5-roonicd (loltayc, Bolmont I Tarracn, Ueinuern Apply to s. Poame, liidlwiij "l't::j:iii.nib llutcl, i-Inn tin.. Auckland. £;OUTII WAItD LIUKNSING F.LEC- O TION. The Quos.lon to lie Hettlo:l at tho Poll TO MORROW iB. — " iShi.l! wo havo Ton o'Olock l"ll;iHi.''VrMli .. orshiill wohavo tho ilours and ih-iTrnfllo Extended V HS WIOGS NEWTON LAITNMHT, QJt_V-B i'KK'P ISk»k tbk Xop), )CntabU«hod 13<«). Visitor* to and Hoaidonts of, Anokliknd »r«i ninuustod ti) ol»n» llurt this Launory is '.no best In iho town. All article!, wtrufnlly w»»be4 b" hand i.nd llnijili.rf in tho moat superior styls by thnrmuTf.ly praotioal hund». Ocntfl' Clo&BB cleaned uad thoroux'ily iircsaud ; Jjieo Ourtalni rsdrcDßWi; liiidles' Drogues wiuihcd antl Ironed, Vhost. luat iiuma wo b CDUoinUty »t t_o _it*V iljhinoni.



miME TABLE NEW LYNN 'BUS. "Oo_d after MONDAY .Slut Jane, the New l,mn 'Hun irlll run m undor :- From Now Lynn Hotel. Krora National aouk. l!.<Sa.m. 1. p.m. 8.15 p m. 5..VJ p.m. ON BA.XUKDAYS. &.H a.m. 1. W p.m. &.S0 p.m. 10.M V-ta. ON BUNDATS. t. *.o:. Rt« a.m. _ ajas.jsn. . ». »»v. A M. ATWlKlll. Mnnagnr. OATB XS O N AND 0 0., fli'.AIN AND PRODUGB! MKRCHANTB, J4V>C]l.y AND BAIT STABIjBB, LORNE-STitEST. HriMikci and Oraulbiirien for Hlrf.. Hpuotol arrnuifom'.'iitji umde with Picnic »wd Kvanlng Fartloa. ON SAIjK-Oate, Mails, Wtooat, C)_ff. 060., tt lowest current ratn- BUPrCrt S'I'AF.T Ftom Vlotorltt-sweet to Mount Konklll—?. J-48, 1.13tt. U 30. 11.14*. 12.1*. 115. 3."fl*. 3.15. It. <.M*, 5" 515 5 30". 3.J5*. 65. 7". 8.30, 10". Saturday— 13 ?0 1.15 2. 3,'.), 11. Fn.ra Mount Ko«!tlll~7". 7.M, S*. 8.25. 8.4.5". ).». 10.301!, II IS, W. 1. l.«". 2 3', 3.13. 1. i 4Jti, 5.30*. 8.1.1. 7 9.15. f»nuir4av-I.IS. 2. C-.M. 8.45. From (Jnsjin strn»t lonp irt'« WynrtlMin-ttreoti •o Mou,.c IMon-s! B.M f) 9.30. 10.(5, 11. 11.30, is.2o i ut. ■:, ?. i 5, s.-:! i. i so. 5, s.rt s.m. b.s, o, 10. •iniunlar 1.1.;«. 7. f. 15 fl. '0. nfrer Oc«r*. From Mou-r kiik-i- 7 :<n, s. S. V, S.iS. I', >'.?0, 1015 ii. v.X), r.M» i.ii. •: 2.14.'.; a.', i. i.:-.0.a, s.tj, 5.M.7.«.3n. fnrv,:<l».»-ts.l !i. fl iSC: .?rmv Ui»i.-i:i tti:c.'i to Mam.t .\!f.t-rt ar.S .1 von d*3rt -I? 1,'., "V..i. "! IS. ". 5. 4 r.t, b.'xt; S.IM. IJ.-5. :-:Mi;i-rli*y~J.!s, 3.»'■• P. IV. 11. Tro<\< A.w-b'-lo M" M'jiih* Alb.T*~T, 8. 8, 10.1.1. iI 3J. 1,M.3.4-030. aMaidar~f..M ---■ i OmUtoiJ -<a Satnrdnr. ' Via Bt.-.«-.:,rb«r«t.



Wanted. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Gorria. next to Remuora Station. ANTEI>. n Koc"l f'Oneral Servant.— Apply to Mrs Finlayson, next All Saints', Ponoonby Road. WANTED, General, North Shoro.— Hannatord'ti Auckland Registry (es:ab lielifcl2l years). , WAN.TED, General, able to milk.— Hannaford's Auckland Kegietry. Small family. WANTED, a Gor.oral .Servant; wages, lQja weoU.-Mrs J. Knight, St. Marj'a Road, Poneonby. WANTED, Yount; Girl for Dargaville ; light work. (?oid, ro ipontabla place.— Hannaford's Auckland Rrglßtry. \,ll/ANTED, for the country, a roapoct- W able Girl as General Servant; reference reoiiirpfl.-Ai.p'Y M. Marka, Oroc-r. 117, Grey-_gt.. WANTED, several Machinists and Hand Workers.—At Powloy's Gud Power Shirt Factory, 8J Shortland-stroet. _ \'&t ANTED, at once, Coat Hands, >y Uuttonholers, Mochinists, find Im provers in aUdojif.rtmontn.-Auokln.nd Clothing Compnny (G. y.cljride). Commerce-etrcet. ANTED, 2~Uniricumbered Coaples.— Full paiticulars at Hannaford'o Auck land Rosistry. WANTED, by a lirst ciaes Coo'i-laun drea Sitimlion as working housekeeper cr caok; Is highly trustworthy; gond references. — Mis Jllamoro'e, above Hcllaby, Butcher, ahorqand street. WANTED, Employers for Generals, Waitroscs, Girl (nurse), Houoekuepor; Lady wants employment in retouching and painting; photos.—l alien1 Agent ana Colonial Hot-iut.jy Ollico, opposite OaK Houso, Hobson street. W~" ANTED, by highly resr.octablo young rcrson. Situation ai- Lady Help, or Com panion to elder y or inv.allj lady. H xcellont rcferoucos. - Aadrnu W.W.. Poat-oniea. Ota huhu. WAKTED, a Lad to drive lij:ht cart;' Ids per wcok.-.T. Craig. Commerce tU W "ANTED, Boy for Hotel, ifousemaid for Mercury Hay. Gcnoral, for town and 0.-uniry, Snrvant-s of all kinds.— lx tA. Mol-ood & Co's . 25 (Juoon-strcot. W "ANTED, & Smart Boy to drive a Inrao aud cart.—Apply to K. Carroll, Fort street^ W~~_NT_IJ, a smart Boy or youiiß Man to astiit a cook and mako himself gener ally useful.-Apply fity lio:tuiruni, Queen-st. WANTED, a Strong Boy. — Meat Kmqorlum. Pitt-Btreet. WANTjbD, a Strong Lad for tho Bake house ; ',-n* th»t can mould p'reforred.-- Apply to P. Crowe, linker. Habson-btroet. W ANTED.aSmilrt Youth a? Junior in a Merchant's Ofllci; must write a good hand, and bo (|uick at llgurun.—Apply, in own hindwritinc. ntuing age and ralary oxpccUjil, al»o previous experience, if any, to P.U., vox 311. WANTED, v good Vest-maEor.—A. Wuolliims_ana Co. _ ANTED, 2 or 8 Draper's Assiatants. -Avply James Caughcy, Karnnßahapo Road. W" ANTED, bystoaiiy.rappectableyaung man, wi h ei«ht yi-ars practice and thorough knowledirool nairy farmiuK. Situation farm. HlKhest tobtimodiola Blvon.— Apply V., Btab OiUce. _ WANTED, Two or Tbrco Gentlemen Boarders; also Vurni hed Rooms to _'i. with bith und every convenience, at very reasonable terms.—Apply Uorlln l>od?e, Lower Nnijon Hiroiit^ _ %&/ ANTED'^ekcUiourd and Hoficlenco, Vf I-, private family by fc-cntl^man dinlnx in town, btito tcrnie.—L.M.. STAK OfHce. _ rtijfEO to Dieposo <i"f tho Goodwill ofafirot-c'aas UrosFinakioK Rusinoss. — Iffir nddniM". apply Stak Ollicu. WAKTKD, to Purchaeo 2 Second hand Soltlnß Vat.?.—T. Hedser, liutehcr, KyborPass. \»JANI'ED to Sell, a freehold Cottuga V in 'i'.iurani-a; 'J rcoriis. workshop, J acre. w:ili jron.l vvtllot waltjr; .<:!)U.-Apply "Alpha," Stau Oiiioo. WANTED to Lot, Furniahod Aiurtment, boitd it rniiiircd ; fix .i wonk.- C, Stak Onlcc. ANTED to Lot, n largo unfurni-hod Room with iirepluce; alxo. Ktlrniahed Brdroom. H.wrd if required. Terms extremely Hiotlerßto—- For ;ii«iiv t-;s unrly "-tak ulljcn \\7 ANTED to"Lofc, twn comfortably VV rurnlslied Rooms. No boarder., ru children.-Crowther, nexiClydo House, Upper Hubmn htrei t. IT*TRUSTED to Hire for i\ few weekß, a Vl Horse suitable! for ipriuir-ca:t—Apply M Marks, 11-jp-bci-r Minufacturer, Atbo-tst. WANTED, n good nuiot Hor^o with Harm-os. tuLb'e lo dive in a van; a »-,;, k'< Mil bc.'oo piin:hatiiiK.~-e. K. Coop'.-r, Ciothlor. Kuraui;iiha[K!_Road._ _ __ ■4S,TANTEb,"Buyors for brick?, L's3 and V T 278(1(1 ncrrhoiifiinilatth'ikiln. Lime rochc, Kixind ami wlilte «inckfd,—Ntttlwin Harder, HKi.liinu.-f.'liiy iinckwork^ \ ITANTBD, im-cdiatoly, Partner, with V? iiry), for a splendid invoiinicnt: will ixiarthonrlcti'stiu'-cttiKftticT ; principals only di:ait will).—Apply Genuine, K'l'ah Olllce. i&T ANTED, 30,000 people t" road tho \ \ :--,t,-ir!r,e In '• N.Z. lun^riUet! Tl'-bilg/.. WAJsTifiD KNOWK Tea Sot.*, l'J< &i 41 pieces! Dinner 3cm, 2Sb; nnd other niieful ijikx'ih are still I)?1uk sold at Good !<on'a lxjndcjn Arcade morvcllously choap. \»7ANTED"KNOWN—In hot, woiithqr T « t.li.) luxury in itpplyinK Kau <lo Colokiki and 'ioil.il. Vincwir, uricn lo tho Jartf* bottle; Cut. Gliush Fci-ni and SinellinK Uoitlcs «it.ti Nickel fciilvi:rTnpH. la each, at Oooclaoii's London Ar(.iitl«. mine: half t'nnlr ljauil pnro W'_i\T_Li " K.NO"w'Ci"- Uiieu|> ~Moai~ ftorlTicirt Pr'r.oj-JSoof. from lji! p<.r ll>; Mutroa, i'r!j;n IJd pi:r In ; Vcc), front M imr »•; I.'ii'ib from 3a por quarter. Tho bo3t quality only.-T. S. Meejl, City Itett Wanted" known -"a <;™«i"assort nir.nt of i=torl!u« Silver Jewellery at Goudsson's Londoa Arcade. Pricas rldiculouxiy low. Itverr nrtlola wurrnntoo. \\j ANTED KNOVVN—For Birthday, *V Wfddir.iT. or wiy day Prcsontn. Iho pla^o to obtain thoin cheap and good ia Gooii cnI.^ Ivoiulon Arcndo. \&7_NX£U KNOWN—To rodueo stock Hot Watohcß nt GoodHoii's Lon.iou '..rrailo th» prtfos h.hvh boon reduced. Knßllßh Levcra, £3; Kootl tlilver W'atchca, _, all warrautod. \\T~A NT E D JvNOWN— ■ 1 Eloofcro- Vt pliv.i-d Korkß and Sp.innß from Us thn dozon ; VVfur.o Mitf.l (t.hrou h liout) from is iho d:w_; W'.ck 'Vr.hle Knivta and Forks, Cs ihu ih -T.-.u puiio; Whiv.- TiiMe Kniv. s from 7s 6d tho dozou (pro raLa for smaller quantlticiO. P..ckft and orh'er Cutlery very cheap at Good son'o London Arcade. WAKTED to 8011, Bort*Fresh Butter, 10d and Is per lh; Finest Canterbury Bacon, Gel per 1b ; Good Potatoes, 5a Gil per cwt. A Box ot Splendid Tea for 15s. EABL_ & MONTGOMERY, lvaranj;abapc Road, J- b T M B i h s r b ii 11 ins w MOailO ANjO MILLIQANTB *jr a b_o_ss. Xjg AMT ED KNOWN. GKEAT SALE OF REMNANTS PIIIK'IS, STUFFS, LACES, IUSBON3, EWBKOIDEUIES, &o. D. MofflßE SON, Kh.'-lnu himpnit overexcited with tho above, is off.-i'u.K «t. kucli a Sacriflco aa to eUact a Spuody t le.i.innce. A Ivw quotfttiona of lines ho la now show. iJiK :-- Print?, 2s lid tlio doien yards; Nun's Veil ings, ore 4b lid the dcizi:ii yards R.ii.r ß Bi spruy ; Hibbone, 6>de for fid ;bnrii<-s' jtiiri Childron's Straw Hats, Is each; Bois'i'itto. Od och Boj 6' Cotton Shins. Hid ; Men's ditto, Is 6d And other Linos equally Cheap. KARA NG AU AJP X ROAD. Personal "jpEUSONAL.-South Ward Eloctors. ■*- The Contest. To-morrow will bo belwecn Iho liquor doilorn'interests and tho the U threats of yournolvrs and your families. X 'J'UOMAa TAUNTON.—A Latter fur Jim at, s-i-aii Oflico.^hortlontl-stroet fißFsONAU-.-How"" to' improve the . nitmory. Comploto Master c,f tho Art In Tun 1-cunonn. Torun op. apDlicution.—Thomn.3 Red. JlusHfU-strcia. l.li)l_ "OERSONAL-4S fn"'tho £ Discount' off JL Marked Priots. for n. ,hort time unly. KcinovinK to Knriini.-iillii.lio UrnuJ.—J. C. Alkin 6on.T^v.riUT. J Viciuria -Htrm iWost^ _ "TV ATIVWS of "tiro"Old Country should _1 buy r<al Stilton Cheoso (London'Pricos) — w. Crohcr's, Iliuh-Btrcol, oppouito City Council Clm m her.-'. MAT RIM~ON lAl —Two'woiTto do Kes picUblo YiiunK Kainiers ore seeking wives tlifuuiih Himnaf'jrd's Asency. Full partlculaiß there. ~VT I L L A G E SETTLEMENT. A PUBLIC MKKTINO In connrc'.ioa with the Scheme of "Village Settlements will bo held KXCKLSIOR HALL, UPPKR PITT-STKBM, NEVVTON', THI3 (WEDNESDAY) BVEKING, At, 8 o'clock. All thoFfi wishing lo nvail tho.rrsslvs of the nuiii ruitily o( pioc^criliii: to ihe Heiekinu iuH.eii.ei". aie specially ilivifp'") t-j attend. Ar.y infotuauou nat.e.i will be given to all inquirer*^ _!_____)ON. rsiENT~_EETISG To-night.— Subject: _B_ •■ 'J'bo Rest Method In Read so as to Under stnnd tho fioriiitures." Of great importance to all. Hour, 7.30.



To _ct. rjHO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 15a _ 21-rooraod Houses, rent Bs.-J. Williama Tailor, Vlctoria-Blrfct FpO LET, 2 Cottages, top of Alexandra J. f treat (W-roomcd and 1 3rpomed).—Apyls Mrs Anderson, Alexandra Btreet. rpcTLET, a Furnished Bedroom, with ot JL without Board, Koirpse, North Shore. Nc children —Apply Star Omoe. _ TO LET, Butcher's Shop>nd" near Queen-street and Wharf; lov/ rent.— Apply to Edward Way to. ■ TO LET, 4-roomed Cottage and scullery, with tanks well, and -wood shed. Root low.—Apply T. ArmatronK, Groat North Read. rjpO LET, * 1-roomed Cottage in city, JL well suited for single man. Kent, 6j.— linnnalord's Agency. TO LET, a 5-roomod House, every con venience.! ißcnt low.-Apply to A. Neill, nnrnpr of B*nrtr» »ni Rylw i-rrpeia. Pnr^nnbv. 7ft'\<J LBX, two K'uruisned Bedrooms, with JL use of kitchen, bath, and sitting-room.— Apply Jw-vo:b House. Wellesley streot West. TO LET, a double-fronted Shop In the best pars of Newton, at a low rental.- Apply Janice Caughcy, Draper. . 0 LET, Shop and 4 rooms, suit a light business; rent. 10s por woek.—Apply Speakmtm's Store. Newmarket. TO LET, 3-roomed Cottago in (-!raham t treat—A. .Wright, Toy Shop, Victoria street ■•% cat; rpO LET to Working Men, a 4 and 3- JL ro.-med Cottape. oft" Nelson-street; also, ft 1-roomei Cottago. off Hob3or>-street; moderate rents.—H. J. Ricrdan, Hobson-Btreet. r""O~LET,- in Vermont-street, Ponsonby, Comfortable 5 roomed Houf c with' iVashl- hou°o, «üßj and water.—Apjily John Taylor," Ponsonby Hoed', owner crt Colling wo id-street. t TO LET, Furnished, from March 1, larco 5-roomcd Hou'fc ; grand view of I htirbonc—O. Wiliiainsor, Lacd and #6tato Aiseni.&t Qaocn-B»oct: ft\O LET, a" 6-rooni'Bd House, Sussex- X street, close to Richmond Road ; tfis, e.lty water, and every convenience.—Apply next door. nnO LET, s'roomed House, with hilf an _ acre ot land, on Great South Ron/1, near Kilcrelio Station. — Apply Mr Hunt, Grocer, Kllers'is j or on the premises. rfiO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage, all on one JL A'o :v ; aleo 3 1. and 5 roomed houses, with or wiih'.ut etHbles Rent low.—Apply Mrs J, s frvin, tnu nf W>iktfißld_etrcot fV.O. LET, cheap, Cottages in Jervoia i Road near Three Lamps: also, 3 Ground Floor Roomn in Hißh-Btroiit, suitable for samole rooms or oflicoa. — Apply to Peter Olipuant, High-street. rnoIS," at Devonport, a bosuufully _M situated. first-cla^s M-roomort House, on the Biacn Road, botween tho Victoria and Devonpurt Wharves, a's lately occupied by Mr Featht-rstone. Hont moderate to a good tenant. -Apply to W. Buchanan, Queen-Btreet, oppoßite Bonk of N.Z. .. mo "L c t, THICSHO'PAnJOININGMK^BSSTBVV'iitIT IJA'WSON & CO.'S. Rent Modoratc—ApDly to X FUKTKK & CO., QuetSn btiikkt. mo MEET THE *__flB, I win _rt tho CHORA.U HAI_ tor ConoorH, riicstrioalß, Bali*, or Sund»T Serrlces, at R» *° JP. O. BWINSTON, Katatt Ax n& Public Notices ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. i Topriotor and Manager, Mr H. N. Abbott. Under pjtrODnp;e c.f His Excellency tho Govor noi1 of New Zealand. THIS EVENING, at So' Clock. The Kiftod Eiiglieh Actress, Miss KLOKBNCH WAn X, Miss FLORENCE WA D Jli, And the j'l'opuJar London Actor, M X II KSRY ALLIiTN B, Mk HKN R V AL,LE VN X, Supported by Mr G. V. CAKKY. thn fuv'-ourito Anstraiian Cotiiedlan, and carefully selected Company. PUCK \ A Ironmmced SUCCESS by Prees i>if"l\'/ and Public. Calls and RccaUs m /m- / ot lho 6tld ot eacQ Act -1 )>?£ \ I'SKFKC f ACTJN«. TUCK J PJCHFKCT STAGING. Tho Auckland "Herald"says:-"Jtis3 Wade has a lmric'ajine presence, claSrica! features, ai.d willml a natural mnrtnur." " jiiss WADn's ' Avico Daro' i« perfect in every rietsil and a fli.ishid «i tistic pi'ifornmncn ; an exceptionally Kifted actress.—'1 Teli graph." ftapier. FKIPAY, 15ih, grand Fashionable Night, When will ho produced, for thn flr«t 'imo hero, tiic successful 'i aci Corticd? (adapted from thn Kr.juchl, unutled, "THK JjAlJliib' BATlliB," J3IbIOUd&A'ITAr-IC." " Oriental D.c r^tiunsby MeßFraNelton.Moato. and Co. Hox Ofliei at Kidd and Wlldman'j. Prices:- Dr^es Circle and Oivhestra Ktalls, 1p; btallc, Silid; l*;t 10. Doors open at 7 30: rommonco at S. Carriages may be order; datlo 30 "ftJOKTHERN WAIKOA BACKS. To bo hold on SATURDAY AND MONDAY, llilll AND 21ST MAKCU. 1" X O (i R A M M B, FlitsT D.w. LOUAIi HANDICAP nURDLKS, of .TOeove. SKLUNG RACK, of 30aovs. MAIUKN PLATE, of Msovp. DAUGAVILtiK CUI', of COiovb. BUaiIMKS'3 PURBB, of 30SOVB Skuunu V>ay. HANDICAP HURDLES, of iOsovn. GUMUIGGKRS' PCRSIC, of 30sovb. KAIPARA HANDICAP, ot SOsovs. NOVEL IiACK. of 30sovs. PUBLICANS' lUnSK, of 30.0V8. For further particulars see ProgramnicP. JOHN NKGUS, Socrotnry Northern \V'alroa Turf Club. CA UTK XS' PICNIC To bo held at POTTKR'S PADDOCK, KPSOM, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2G, ISS7. Handlcapper for Horse I!*ces..Mß R.Mknzies. Handicippnr for Foot Races Mk Alfred Edmonds. PROGRAMME O^ SPORTS AND RACKS: CARTERS' MMDItM, 150yds.—Kntranro, 2s tirt -, Acooptanco, Is. Kniry, Satutday, Kob. 10. PUTTING THK STONE.-Hntrancc, Is. Kutry on the ground. 150 YDS AL,LCOJIKHS.-Knlra_c 2s Bd ; Ao c'^ptaoc•, 18. Entry, Saturday, February 19. HOP. BTBP, AND JUMP.—Entrance, la. Kntry on the ground, CARTSK3' <3UP, run In throo heats, 100 yds, I6ojds, 220yd3.—Kntrunco, 3s; Acceptance, 2s. Entry, Saturday, Fobruary 19 MARRIKD LADIES' RACE (Handicap).— _.]i'i'_PC3, Frets. Entry on iho ground. BAREBACK TUOTTIMQ RACE, for express cart horaep. jjinst havn bsen in conßtant v-ork. Onner a bonajide carter.—EnCranoa, 2s 61. JCntry on the ground. JOCKER BOYa' RACKS.-Free, entry on the ground. BOYS' RACE.-Fiee, entry on thefjround. SINGLK L4.DIES' RACE. ■ iree, entry on the grouod. OPEN TROTTING RACHI Distance, 3 mUes. —Entrance. 7oUl; Accoptauce,2s6d. Entry, 'lueaday, February 22. BABY SHOW.—Frrc, entry on tho ground. YOKING UP MAT JH.-Entrance Is. Entry on the ground. PIPIC RACE.—Entrance, 10. Entry on the ground. HALF-MILK AUj-COMIIItV.-TCntranco, 2a (id: Accep'anco, is. Kntry, Eaiurday. February 19. CARTERS' RACE, Lbna and over.—Entrance, Ib. Kntry on ttie ground. SACK RACE.-Entrancf, If. Entry on the ground. TlltllS-- JjKQGED RACK (compaliiors to draw for partners).—Entrance, 10. Entry on tho ground. HURDLTS RiCK. fflWyds.—Knhanco, 13. Kntrv on llio Kfuum'. OPJIN HACK SELLING RACK, of lOsovp. Winner to be BOlrt for lOrOvs.. nil surplus to goto thoiunrin. Weight, 9.it up. Dißtance, 1 milo.-Kntraoco, loj. ifntry, Ihureday, February 21. Prisso Klv.n for tho HKSr DRESSED CART HORSK on Parade. Prizo tiven for tho B«;ST DRESSED 1- WAGGON HORShS on Parade. Prlnn given for tho Cnrtor with the LARGEST FAMILY onihoGrouud. Tha above nroararame to be regulated by the Sports Corn wittee. All protests to bo lodged in writing with 10b dopoiiit to the Secretary, which will be roturned. if tho pretest is sustained. Tho decision of the Sports Committee to be final. Kutcies will be received at tho Caledonia Hotel. Symonds-Hrooi. up till 10 p.m. The Secretary will bo in attendance from S till 10 oaoh evening to give any information required. Tenders will be ro»«iv_ till o'clock SATUR DAY H.VENING. 19th Instant, for a Band. The Hand must supply its own refreshments. The lowest tender nor* necessarily accepted. Tendfrß will bs received till 10 o'clork on SATURDAY, 19 hi^xtant. for tho sole right cf Refreshment SuUa (lea Cream excepted). Auy lendT not ue™;Bsarily accepted* Sninf? aud Merry-KO-ronnct owners can make application to the Secretary. Full lißt ot prizes published in next Wednes day's Star. Aduiisiion tickets to be had from the members of Commhtee and Beoretary. FRANK H. PILOHER. Hon. keo,, 13, CiMouiß-BUuet.



XS7HEN refreshing slumbcra fall to Visit you! ' V pillow, take Wolfk'» tJciiNAi'F3. BRIGHTON HOUSE (late St. Jamea'f Manse', Upper Union street—First clas.1 accommodation for boarders. Doable and slcgli betla. Plunge and shffwqr baths. /SITY COUNCIi7"OBJECTTON FORMS May bo had at Star Office. A SK your Grocers for Royal Eeciy'e A. Starch, lib and Jlbbosos, no; weigh^ Jl la tho best; wholesale.-Apply to Mr Arthur Maoy, High-street, Sole Agent for the manufacturers. . TTtTHKN yoflr food torwrps instead of beneflt- VV i >n e.you, thoa is tae tima to tako Wolfe s Schnapps. _ w _____— TJPERIOR Board and Keeidenco, five mtalea' walk from Dpvonport Whart. Tho DO3ition is'fir? select, nnd house stanr'.s on a larpe p-ardra C? "welf. Every homo comfort and reaaonablo tgrmfc^pjply Star Office. T7llSH.—Rakino SnioSod Fish at the JJ Boat on Wedm sd.:j-fl. %-vsaajs. Fri akye. amil Saturdays. Fresh euplily eaKtday. THE Bigfrost Literary Shilling's Wertfi In Australasia- Brett's Auckland Almanafl. Illustrated. \A7HKN a sudden noise or the least oxj-iteinent W a ßn , 3 your nerves in a tremor, take Wolfe s ScnSAl'pa. . f DIAM0"N»; Eoby, and Sapphire Ladies' Kinfts sui'afcle for preEente: oho.o Large stcck of Silvtr Watcneo.-ias. Adame, Jewoilor, Victorla-st -eet. __^ . THE boat gift Jor notse Jriends — Brett's Auckland Almanao, ccStftianK f Pintorlal Kcpreaentatlon of r 9" o,e?' wJßSi )osoription of the Provincial District Imcw (Jnide tn Hot Ijiktia. fen- fen. . IWKITHBB trickery nor competition has bcon ™ abfa to affect the reputation of Wolfe s Sciffi'Ai'PS. _ A ME-KICAHS, Canadians, and tho Mel ±Sl bo«rno I'e.tfolo aro e«plo7fd and proi porolis undo/, FrotoKioW. Bydne? and New Zealand People are in'« rfoprossed state under Freo Trade. I»/TRS ELSMOKE wfshes fsinform tha L.VJL Ladic?. G;ntlcmßn, and', Ser+artSa of I Auckland that she baa Bemoved hci' noßisfty Office to tho opno9ito gtdo in Miortland-Btrect, just above MayersHalliby, Butchers. ; TOTE TO-MOHRO\^ for tho Tempei1-. ance Party in all the wards, and good order, sobriety, and the people's best interests. : Vote right. ! BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Superior ', AccommnaatJon for two gentlumon.-Mra Walter Btst, Graf ton' ftaad, opposite Mount ESOLTToT jrre"BTack>a~Arti Union.— Ist prize. iG; 2nd, 301; 3rd, 95: Itb. 73; sth, 25 ; G'h. 52; 7th. 42; 8"h, 18: 9th. 109; 10th, 29 ; ll.i, 163 ; 12th, 178 ; 13'h, 209; Hth, SCO; 16 ». 25"; loth, 101; 17th, 170 ; ißth. 197 ; 19th, il7 ; 20Lh, fSI. ON BEHALtf O? J. D. CLABKE.—An Entortalßmotit in lie i Tcmperancn Hall, Albert-snoet, IUBSIIiY. fog. *2nd. 1887. A Eood prosramme ; refrPthmeiTt-. -~ Admission, Is. Doors op 'ii at 7 ; commence 7.30. E""VENING~TL&SSES.— Mr F. T'few- combe, Panama House, Symonds-streeS, ■rfiil' conduct Kvunirt: Classes in Shorthand, Ffcncli German, and Mathematics. commPECing on MONDAY, the 21st Fobrunry. One Guinea for 12 lesson?. OWn~EPv"IEA IVING1 VING FOR ENGLAND. —For Pale, at North rfbTe. a Corner Al lotment, 50 x 200, with Substantial 3'iyo-roomed Residence, commanding a splendid Tisir of Rannitoto Channel and adjacent islands. Xna grounds are well planted, and the house an 2 outbulHinKS in Rplendid repair. — J. C. Bowley, Victoria Koa-1. North Khore. VISITORS to the Waitakerei Ranges and Falln will find eco<l accommodation at J. F. Bell's, Waitakerei Ranee* (withia eai>y dietanco of the Falls). All information nan be ad at Mr G T. Chanm&n'c BooksellC. Quten street, Auckland. P.b.—Saddle Horses ond Guide to the Falls. _ DLACKSMITH & WHEELWRIGHT. You enn got yonr Whcclo well Repaired »nd Tirocl cheap, and all o'.hur blacksmith» and who 1 wrlghta work -nhile jeru wait, at Hedleri <hi:i!iiig forite. Upper Pitt-street, opposlt* Newton Baths. The boat appliances in l*«ai 10 yt-arfi' oxporinnoa. Sprina Oart* for *a!n. CHAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Agent. 83, Queon rtrert, opposite Fort-street, has always far Bale and to Let, large and small Houses in the City, Suburbs, and Country Districts: also, frq.i*T/MT improved and. unimproved* I** v&riouji parts of tire province. Beroral eligible Building Allotments for Sole In the City and Suburbs, fox cash or on deferred payments.. OTILTON" CHEESE 7 X OTILTON CHEESE Ex Coptic. FBOM BKST KNQLIBH DAIBIK3. Inspection Invited. W. C R O■ S Ii E &, HlGir-STKEET, AUCKLAND (Opposite City Council Offices.) THK tBADB SUPPLIKD. ■■mHE RATING ACT, 1&7 6." Aasosamr.nt Courts foe hearing Objections to Valuations in Borouuhs will bo held at the times and places specillod hercunder, viz :— BOHOUGH OF NEWMAKKKT—Wednesday, tho 23rd day of February, at 10 a,m., at the Borjuuh Uouncll OffIcC BOROUGH OF PAKnmLL-TiitJltSiJAY, tho 2lih day of February, at 10 a.m., nr, the Borough Council Olllca. Manakau KOad. BOIiOLJGH OF NHWT'iN-Monday, the 28lh day of February, at 10 a.m , at the Borough Council Uffloe. BOBOUSH OF CIIY OF AUCKLAND— Tuesday, the Ist d*y o£ March, at 10 a.m.,' at the District Court, High-street, for North, Kant, mid South Wards; and at samo hour and placo on Wednesday, the 2nd day of March, for Wards of Ponsonby, Karanga bttiw. and Grafion Road. BOKUUUH OH"ONEHUNUA-Thursday, the 3rd day of Maich, at 10 a.m.. at tho Court House, Onohungu. B. C. BABSTOW, . Judge of AKsessmcnt Com t. Auckland, lfllh February. 1887. ■ "pOKENO LICENSING DISTRICT. An Election of Fivopeisons to form the Li censiDf- C'mmitteo for the Pokeno LicensinK District will tafco plaoa at tho Court House, Mcrocr, on 2Sth February, 1887. Written Nominations received up to Noon of TUKUAY, 2ind Febiuarr, 1887. M. GALLING, jKoturniun Offloer. aiercor. February 15. I?S7. T>UKEKOHE LICENSING DISTRICT. Tre following Nominations have been re ceived by mo for tie Offlco o( Licensing Coni misiion icr tho above distric;: — ANDBKW. JOHN BKlirfN, JOHN ("unit BROWN, JOHN (Puriri Park) La.'l'lUh.B, JAMKS ; MOBBOW, WILLIAM RUSBKL.U GH;O^GK WILSON, WILLIAM JOHN The number (7) being more than the number rcquiri-d '5). a foil will bo taken at the Pr tes tant Hall, PukeUohe, on MONDAY. February 21, between the hours of 9 a.m and 6 p.m. FBEDBBICK C. THOMAS. Returning Officer. _Pjikekohe,Jirebruary 11,1887. A UOKLAND ~ CITY . SCHOOL J\. DISTRICT. The Committed intimate to Parents and Guardians and all concerned that tho carte of the Krttication Act. ltSl. from Section 89 to Sec- Lion 93, both inclusive, known a3 the Compul- Eory Clati3es, have como into force in this Dis trict by the vote of a majority ot the committee. W. GOEBIE. Chairman. February 15. 1887. rg IaMIJIS nAN C E TKOGRAMME : TEN O'CLOCK LICENSE3.-NO UP STAIB BABS.-STBICT SUNDAY CLOSING. ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEES. Ii is hereby notified that the following Gentle man have been nominated for Licensing Com mittees It is hoped that all advocates of sobriety and good order will vote fo,r them, and endeavour to eocure their return. Their past moderate yet firm policy is the best guarantee they can give for their future conduct. Ratepayers are earnestly requested to record their votes e*bly on TttURbDAY, 17ta Feb. inßtant. in the City Wards. NORTH WARD. CITY EAST. OWKN. GKO. Wm. BUCHANAN. JOHN GOLOItC. DAVID BH.LU ANDKKW WINS TONE. GJIO. NEWMAN, JOdKPH MACKIK, A. KLLINGHAM, EDM. ADAMS, J. HOLLAND, JaS. JOB CITY SOUTH, CABlt. JAMES V;". CKOWB, PHILIP CONSTABLE:. THOS. GOLDIK, DAVID JAMBS. J. W; POLLING BOOTHS: Auckland North—Temperance Hall, Albettst. Auckland South—Caf.nolic Institute Welling ton-Htreet Auckland Kist-Free Public Library, Hlgh-st. H»uw of POLLING-Jfmm 3 a m. to B p.m. YOU.t VOTJi AND INTEREST ARE BEdPiSCTFUULY SOLICITBD for the _ ABOVE. ijTr BsSNEiuCTd TOURNaMENT. MiV POLK DANCE, 2.30 aid 4.30 p.m. LADY HUS3AR3 AND ETHIOPIAN CAVALBY, Mirch Past, 3 30 p m ETHIOPIAN MINSTBKL PKRFOBMANCKS at intervals during the day. TBOTTINfG MATCrT.-Kntrance £1. Post entries, lbt horee, £7 ; secjud horao, £3. GKAND PROCKr=SiON LEAVTCS QUE3N STKuKT WHARF AT 11 A.M. . Entrkß for BAYONET BXBBCISK will be received by Lieut -Col. Mahon, atht. Benedict's, on FBIDAY X VENING, at S o'clock. Entries, 20a per team; If 10 teams tmer, let piize, £7; 2nd, £3; if b teams cmcr, Ist prlzj, £l;2na prize. £2. Colonel Lyons has kicdly conaentcd to Volun teers (competitors) appo-.riDK in uniiorm. Competitors are requested to appear in Ami teur Commno at St. Benedict's tports. WHEN DOCTORa~GivB~yOU~DP7 Mows. GARNI BR. th« ttleotrlolan, will Cvtv jou. Co:isv.«alic.ii ffKEB. S*v«ry slni. td OampUtnt Treated t.i— KAGLKTOH'B TOILET HALU t2O, QUE&M-3TKUKT. Honraof Attondinoo: I to 11 and * to 8. SBeotric and G&lTanio, Faradio, and Medlolaal Bsthi nlco eclTen by Mom. Gamier. Ssmbari of TaatlmonUla on 1m ncm M avviivsttat.



r «i Q S. G 1* 53 T I ; wmy^v * ( Will Leave | jUmmtmS ONKHUNGA FOR 1 ' NEW PLYMOUTH' and WANGANUI . At 3 p.m.. TO-MORROW (THUR3DAX), lßh ! inst., and for ' ■ HOKIANGA 1 AJ 1 p.iu. on MONDAY. 2** inafu For Froignt CT Passaze, apply to il, H. HAYB & CO.r 13, Lower Queen-strooC i or, J. W. WALLER. Onohunga. I ~^Q\X Q O R E~T 1 jHSJaHjaS^ excursion to hobianqa. So a> *> onable intending SoUlera and others to see. ifto Hokianga District, tho 8.8. Okkti will make a Sperisl Trip, leaving Onehunga at p.m. MONDAY. Slst inst., arriving at Hokianga early 'J uetdoy moraiisp, leaving again, on w ea ■ ncsday morning, arriying at Onehunga gamo I night. Kcturn Tickots. 25s (inclnrting food). Karl 1 application for tickets requested. For Freight, &0., apply to H. H. MAYB & CO.. i 3, Lower «ueen-fltree» „ J. W. WALLKH. Onehunga. Auctions TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 17, ISB7, At Twolve o'Clocii, noon. ■ BY ORDER OF THK BKGISTBAR OFTHK SUPREME COUK I' AT AUCKLAND. D. F. EVANS WilJaeUDy atretion at his Mart, Queen-street' Tw-morrow (Thursday), ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND in tho ProTinciil District of Auckland. being1 part of Lot 2 of Subdivision into Lotß of Allotment 3 of Section 1. Parish of Taki.pnna, County it Edon, bound«d towards tho Kast hy other j)»rt of asld Lot 2, 330tt; towards the South by other eaid Lot 2. 66tt; to wards the wesi by other part of said Lot 2, purchased by Jesse Walter?, 330 ft.; andtoward3 Jbe north bi tho Lake Koad to the commencing p«nt, 615 ft., on which is erected a very comfort able and well-built Veranoali Cottago of four rooms. See,. &c. The Land is .firß*-class. and all in cultivation, and young Orchard, &0.-.This nropsrty is situate close to Mr flwka, Old Lako Koad, and known isMr Kdklns. Conditions of Sale at the uffico of B. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. TOMORROW, At 12 o'Clock Noon. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGER. D. F. EVANS, Has been instructedby the Mortgagee, to sell by nobiio auction, at his Mart. Queen-street, To »orrow (Thursday), the 17th February, 1897. ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAfliD in New Zealand aforesaid being part If Allotments 8 and 9. Subdivision of allot ments 39 and 40 of Lot 30 of Section 8, having a frontage of 50ft. to Vermont-street and 50ft. to Oliphant-streot (oorner of allotment), together with the comfortable dwelling-house and shop 'erected thereon, and late to occupation of Mr CanrlaSine. A*lbo, at same time and plaoe, THAT DK3IBABLE VERANDAH VILLA o' 5 rooms, wash-houre. pantry, eto., pleasantly situated at corner of Vermont and Stuart streets, Ponsonby. The house is well built and in eood order, and fitted with kitchen rar.Ro. register, dry water, etc.. etc. Allotment, 38ft frontage to Vermont-street. Also, THAT BRSIBABLTC VERANDAH VILLA, of 5 rootrw. Bitnate in Vermont-street, and next door to the aboye. fitted up with, every con venience, and nice allotment. Sift, frontage to Vermont Btreet. . . ■ . ' The above honsen are for positive sale, and woll-wortby tho attention of anyone requiring a really nioo house in a firaj-claßß locality. I). F. EVA NS, Auctioneer- E. ARTHUR] . [J. »• BUDDLB TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock a.m. CLEARING-OUT SALE. KAIAPOI TWEEDS, CLOTHING, KUGS, FLANNEL AND DRAPERY, CLOTH ING. HATS, BOOTS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, Em, Eici J • STOCK OF A GENERAL STORE. ARTHUR & BUDDLB Havo received instructions from-the Proprietors to sell by public auction at their Mart, Queen street, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock a.m.. THE BALANCE OF A STOCK OF A GBNKBAL STORK—Kaiapoi Tweed*. Flannels. Rugs, Suits, Trousers, Vests, English Assorted Clothing, Drapery. Hats, Hosiery, etc Assor led Lots of Boots and Shoes iladieß'. gent's, and children's), Jewellery, assorted Gold and Silver Watches, tiold and Silver Platedwure. Terms : Cash Before Delivery. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. ' '.' " XTXTENSIVE TTNRE SERVED QALE OF ijINGLISH AND fiOLONIAIi TpURNITURE, ASUNDER: , , Dining Boom Suitto, Bedroom Suites, Drawing Room Suites, Cheffdniers, Sideboards, Ward! robes, Duohesse Saites, Marble Top "Wash stands, Loo and Card Tables, Occasional and Coffee Tables, Towel Bails, Toilet Glasses, Mancel Mirrors in Gilt, Walnut, Oak, and Blacfc-ar d-nold, all new designs; Iron Bed steads, Fenders and Fire Irons, Coal Vases, Dish Covers, Toilet Sets, Chests Drawers, Car pets, Bugs, Mattrasses, Table Covers, Cur tains, Mats, Dining Tables, Chairs. Carpet and Tapestry Folders, Occasional Chairs, Blectro Plate Ornaments, Picturep, &c., . &c. , &c. GABRIEL LEWIS Willßell THE WHOLE OF ABOVE, WITHOUT EESERVE, On above date, at 11 o'clock, is the Arcade Auction Roorne. ' ■ ' Also:: • '-.■■■■; LaBGE AMERICAN ORGAN. TO-MORROW, At 10 a.m., sharp. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. GREAT NORTH ROAD. T. M. Jackson has been instructed to sell on the premises. Great North Road, as above. A SUPERIOR lot of Household Furni tare, comprising Sewing Machines, Bed- Bteads, Tables, Chatrc, Couches, Crockery, So, T. M, JACKSON, Auctioneer, Vulcan Lane, W. B. COCHRAMEj [JAB. DAORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. AMERICAN CHAIRS. Ex William Phillipa. Tho subscribers will sell by auction at their Booms. Queen strett, on Wednesday, Feb. 23. at 11 o dock, 1 ft>*> CASES AMERICAN CHAIRS J-IU just landed ex William Phillipa from New York, consisting of— 28 Cases Lafayetto 13 Cases Greoian 17 Cases New ABtor 24 Cases New Ciown 3a Cubcb Ball ZS Cases Three Scindle B Cases Dining Oik 22 Cdsea Nurse. SAMUEL COCHRANS tfc SON, Anctioneii-f. «. ». ocoHBABBi (jUm^ili MONDAY. FEBRUARY 28. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF IHB SUPREME COURT. COTTAGE, SOMERSET PLACE, DWELLING-HOUSE, GRAHiIME STREET. COTTAGE, VALLEY KOAD. The Subcribera have received instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auck land, to sell at their Rooms, Queen-street on Monday. 28th met., at twelv<s o'clock. ' A LLOTMENT 15, SUBDIVISON OB1 ±\. LOT 18, See. 51, City of Auckland, S3 test frontage to Somerser Place, by eighty-four feet deep, with COTTAGE containing 1-rooms erec ted csereon ; the properly of Mr. d. A. Hudria. Fart of JU.w 9.11, and 12, Seotion 12, City of Auckland, 30 feet frontagn to Gruhamn-atreet. by 50 d«p. with LAKGELOUBLED WELLINR HOUdK orec.ed thereon; tne property of Mr E. Dower. . , Lot 7. Subiiivißon of part Lot 9, of Sundivlson of Lots 1 and B. Sec. 10. Suburbs of AuolTland. 61 link«t)y23lllnta deep, situate just off Valler Moad. Mount Roaklll, with NEW COT'f AGK of 4 rooms rreoted thereon ; the property ol Mr. W. Cowperthwaite. :~ \< , " SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON, Auctioneera. . Contlnned on Slxtb'FaK*. ~