Births.

FOUNTAIN.-On May IS, at Pompalier Ter race, Ponsonby, Mrs Harry Fountain or twins, boy and girl. ■

Marriages

KIRBY-JACKSON.-OnMay 12, at the resi dence of tho bride's parents, Te Aroha, by the Roy. S. Lawrio Charles, eldest son of the lato CharlesKirhy, of Thames, to Minnie, eld est daughter of R B. Jackson, of Te Aroha.

Deaths.

JENNINGS.-On May 18, at the father s resi dence, Richmond-streot, Thames, Ivy and Myrtle, infant daughters of Mr J. Jennings.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Malls will close as under :—

This Day.

For Whitiangi, Gum Town, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per lona, at 5 p.m. . For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at a For YVhangarei Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Thanios, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 21st inst. For Greymouth (via Onehunga), per Herald, at 6 a.m For Tairua, por Mana, at 9 a.m. __ ~, _„_ For Waiwera, To Kapa, and Warkworth, por Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. , For Katikati, Aongateto, Tauranga, and Opotiki (via Thames), per Rotomahana, at li For Thames, per Rotomahana, at H.,30 a.m. For Friendly Islands, Samoa, Tahiti, and Karo tonga, per Janot Nicco), at 3 p.m. Monday, 23rd inst. For Putiki and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. , . . «. For Rawtrno, Hokianga, &0., (via One hunga), per Oreti, at 1 p.m. Per Alameda, as follows: For Samoa, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, British Columbia.Contral and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Enropo, at 3p m. Money orders, registered letters, add newspapers, at 1.3 Up.m Late letters, bearing an extra fee of Cd in addition to tho postage, will bo received by tho mail agent on hoard the steamer up to the time of . sailing. This mail will bo due in London on June 27. Note.—Tuesday, 24th inst. being a Postal Holiday, the mails that are usually made up on that day, will close on the previous evening at 7 p.m. A delivery of letters will take nlaco at delivery counter from 7 to _ p.m., on the 23rd instant.

S. B. BISS, Chiof Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

PORT OP ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Oreti, s.s., Robertson, from Hokianga. Passengers:—Mrs Smith and Captain Tap ling.

DEPARTURES.

Oreti, s.s., Robertson, for Wanganui, via New Plymouth. Passengers :—Mrs Shar pen and 2 childred, Messrs Care, Hart, and Shields.

IMPORTS.

Per Oreti, from Hokianga : 106 bags gum, and sundries.

EXPORTS.

Per Oreti: 1,000 railway sleepers, 1228 bags N.Z. Co.'s sugar, and 50 tons general merchandise.

The Oreti arrived from Hekianga at noon yesterday, and left again at 8 p.m. for Wanganui. She returns on Sunday, and leaves again for Hokianga on Monday.

The s.s. Wauaka leaves for Southern Ports at 4 p.m. to-day. Passengers : Messrs Marsh, W. J. Christie, E. Morgan, Chin a Tv, Mr and Mrs Price, Sergeant Clarke, and prisoner.

The s.s. Staffa, which left Onehunga last evening for Waitara to take up the running of tho disabled Gairloch, met with vory heavy weather shortly after leaving port, and returned this morning to waib bill the weather moderates.

ESTIMATED INCREASE OF CUSTOMS REVENUE.

(BY TELEGRAPH OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. The approximate estimate of returns from the proposed alterations in tne tariff has just been calculated.

The estimated annual increase of revenue is not shown on the items separately, but by numbers of them being lumped together. The following is the information supplied :—

Acid, fish, macaroni, maizena, and corn flour, starch mustard, pickles, sauce, rice, chocolate, confectionery, candles, apples, (dried, oeroated waters, and honey £25,000. Fruit and vegetables, L 5,000; patent medicines and sheep dip, L 25,000. Spirits underproof L 12,000 bootsnnd shoes and leather, L 11,500.

I Basketware and wickerware, perambula tors, carriage and cart shafts, Ll 1,200. Paper-wrappihgi paper-bags, and pic torial lithograph and paints, L 14,000; twine and cordages, L 1.500.

Gas pipes, water pipes, iron, cement, barbed wire, fencing, iron work, cast ing, lamp-posts fitting for machsnery appliance for raising .water sjteam engines other than for agricultural purposes, valves, and whistles Ll4,ooo.paints, varnish, gluo, doors and sashes, and wrought marble, and stone L 2,000. . .

Calico, cotton, and shirting, dress prints, and all articles not o.therwi?e., enumerated on which the advqlorem duty is raised from 15 to 20 per cent., L 110.000; grand total, Lise.ooo,

FREIGHT OF FROZEN MEAT.

(by telegraph—vr_ss association.)

. Nat-ier, Thursday. Mr R. Dobson, who recently arranged with Tyser and Col for a new line of frozen meat carrying steamers to New Zealand, has. been publishing some decidedly lively corres pondence addressed, by hirp to those who; employed him. He is decidedly "roufh" on the existing companies, especially Shaw Savill's. His last contribu tion covers a letter from Tyser and Co., in whioh they allego that many thousands of pounds had been offered to them to hand over their contract to the present-liners The letter concludes ;—*'Wo know that some heavy fighting is likely to ensue, and provided.you stand by us Aye shall de velop a large service of Cargo boats, and wo look forward in the course of the next two seasons, if not before, to be abb to offer you freight for your meat in lots of 900 tons at Id por lb. for a permanency,"

A kumera, 7 lbs in weight, was placed on view in town te-day; It .was grown by a village settlor named Dodson at Whan gape settlement. This alone is evidence that it is good ground.

At the meeting of tho Crown Land Board yesterday. Mr Pearco stated that the total travelling expences he had drawn, as a member of the Board, for tho past six months was £64 7s not £153 as was stated in a Parliamentary return recently printed in the " Herald." The Chief-Commander stated that tho information had been derived in Wellington, no return having been asked for from him.

; Sergeant Clarke, of the Waterpolice, left for Wellington by the Wanaka this after noon in charge of Henry John Walker, charged with stealing L 56, under circum stances detailed in yesterday's Star,

STRONG HOP BEER.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.]

Te AwAm-T., t_is day. Messrs Farrell, Tanner, Aetit, and others charged at the R.M. Court here yesterday with selling a compound called hop beer, containing 12 per cent, of proof spirit, and were fined £3 each with costs.

CONSULTATION CHESS MATCH.

Auckland v. Ponsonby.

Yesterday evening the adjourned consul tation match - game between representa tive teams of the Auckland. Chess Club and the Ponsonby Chess Club was decided in favour of. the Ponsonby contingent on the 32nd move. Tho game was steadily contested, though devoid of any positions of marked interest. Tho Ponsonby players, had slightly moro favourable position, which they managed to improve decisively by seizing an opening left by the Auckland representatives, who with commendable tact resigned a game which was virtually hopeless. The Auckland team waß composed of Messrs Cozens (absent), Gilford, Gorrio, Hoskings, and Ryder ; and Messrs Brockelbank, Clut.am, Falkiner, I-laszard, and Munro represented Ponsonby.

BANKRUPTCY.

Debtor's Examination.—Richard James Carbines-said ho had commenced business fivo years ago as an auctioneer and land agont. Had boon first in part nership with a Mr Lusher, and after wards with ono Mr William Taylor. This latter partnership was dissolved in May, 1886, tho debtor taking over all liabilities, and giving promissory notes for L 250. Ho met the'first of these, but on October2lst ho called his creditors together, when an offer was made of 10s in the L, which was' accepted, payable by bills at three and six months. These bills wero not mot, and a second meeting of creditors re sulted. His unsecured debts amounted to L 1,003 17s 3d; tho secured debts boing L 1,095 18s lOd ; assots, L 529 Os .d. John McDougal Simpson said he is a baker by trade, and started in a small way for himself i.i Juno, 1886. Had L.O in cosh, flour being down to L 9 10, and the bankrupt, getting 3d for tho 21b loaf. This mado transactions fairly profitable. A few weeks later Hour went up to LI3 10s, and ho lost customers in consequence of bigger men charging the old rate. Debts, LB4 7s 6d. Assets :. bookdebts, Ll2 Is 7d (worth about JL3 10); horses cart and harness, L 25, household furniture, LlO. A record of biead sold to customers, but no cash or other account, had been kept by bankrupt.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

MOUNT EDEN RIFLE KANGE. The petition re tho retention of the above range for tlio uso of volunteors was for warded to Wellington yesterday by mail. It was directed to the Hon. Mr Tole—member for the district—for present ation to the Government. The petition con tained over 3000 signatures —on one sheet appended tho names of 50 or 60 residents in the vicinity of the range, who showed by their action that they did not consider the rango an inconvenience. N'o>. 3 BATTALION Liout. Col. Mahon ha? received authority from Major Gen. Sir George Whitmore to form a new company of volunteers in the place of the recently disbanded College Rifles, A meeting will be hold for this pur pose next week, and judging from the num ber of applications recoived a strong com pany will bo formed. MUSKETRY PRIZES. A district order just published shows the result of the musketry competitions forlSß6. The prizes amount in all to LI 50, and the A. Battery comes first with L.O, and the lowest is the Thames Navals, L 5. The Ponsonby Ride? take the highest in that department (LIS), and the Newton Rifles (L 5) are the first wrong way on. The carbine prizes for the whole colony aggre gate LI 36, being 19 in number. The rifle prizes number 30, and total L 457.

Remember This.

If you are sick Hop Bitters will surely aid Nature in making you well when all else fails. If you aro costive or dyspeptic, or are sufl'or inK from any other of the numerous diseases of the stomach or bowels, it is your own fault if you remain ill, for Hop Bitters is a sovereign remedy in all such complaints. If you are nervous use Hop Bittors. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad breath, pains and acbes, and feel miserable generally. Hop Bitters will give you fair skin, rich blood, ana sweetest breath and health. That poor, bedridden, invalid, wife, sister, mother, or daughter can be made the picture of health, by American Co.'s Hop Bitters, cost ing but a trifle. - Will you let them sufTor? In short, they cure all diseases of the stomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves,.kidneys, Bright, disease £500 will be paid for a-case they will not euro or help. Druggists and chemists keep it.

The Earl of Aberdeen has been stopping at host Pierces, at tlie North Shore, since his arrival from Wellington. To morrow the Countess will " rejoin the Earl in Auckland, driving in from Waiwera in the afternoon. They will then return .to the Star Hotel, where they will remain till their departure on Monday.

At their weekly meeting last night the Beresford-street Mutual Improvement Class had a good muster of members and friends. The' subject for the evening was, "New Zealand : its Geography, History. Pro ducts, Industries, and Future." The four essays on these heads were given by New Zealand-born members, and wero listened to with much interest. After the usual time spent on criticising, tho meeting dis persed, foellng moro than ever confident that New Zealand was bound to rise to future greatness.

Referring .to a conversation with tho Earl of Aberdeen as reported in tho Star of yesterday, Lord. Aberdeen asks us to mention that our reporter must havo misunderstood him, as he had no intention of offering an opinion as ,to the pro portion of" tho population in Wellington who are at present in fovour of Home Rule for Ireland, as he has not yet been long enough in the colony to form a relisble esti mate upon such a subject.

The concert and dramatic entertainment in Waite's Hall, Mount Edon to : night promises to be most enjoyable.

Good Resolutions. —At the commence ment of every now year hundreds and thousands of our young men-and old ns well-form reso lutions tor their guidanco for tho coming year. Many keep them, while others break them, lo such' wo wish to givo a word of adyice._ In order to sustain your determination of leading a better lifo in the future you should use Hop Bitters. Tho judicious uso of Hop Hitters strengthens, cleanses, nnd purifies the stomach, bowol*, blotrd, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and is just what you want to build up and invigorate yours.lt.-Grcenbush, U.S.A., _>.«.. Read

Wilson's Portland Cement is sold in bags.' Two bags equal ono cask. Any quantity can ho had. In proof of quality, tho Govornment authorise its uso on thoir works Wilson's Hydraulic Lima ia unequalled. Concrete foun dations, tanks, floors, paths, etc., aro cheap, Information frco. - J. Wilson and Company, Customs-street West, Auckland, manufacturers of Wilson's Portland pement and Hydraulic Limo.-[AnvTl

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The weekly meeeing is taking "place this afternoon. Present: — Messrs S. Luke (chairman), J. H. Upton,: D. Goldie, J. M. Lennox, R. Udy. J.W. Carr. Girls High School.—The Visiting Com- j mittee recommended : — (1) That the j R b v. John. Campbell bo asked _ to| exam ,:ne the school with the assist-; ance of i>h' Arthur GilTord, and that a fee of L2l bepail. 1 fc A ° fc^ examiner, and o-ieef LlO 10 to the ..ssistant Examiner (2) that the name of ___ Giullaume Paque be added to the list j of visiting teachers of tho piano and viobm Tim Commit tee also Pre P orted, (1) That Mr Allriglt had bee./ authorised to direct the necessary repairs to tbe roof of bud ding and. to the lavatory, . (2) that the purchase of apparatus for science lectures find been authorised at a cost not to exceed not to exceed L 4. The robort was adapted Chairman's Report.-This report stated , (1) That A. Robb's tender (£219) .had been accepted for erection of school buildings at Waharoa (Matamata); (2) that Mr All right had been requested to report as to; leakage in roof of Onehunga School; W ; that the following temporary arrangements , had been made : Miss A. S. Hyatt, probo- , tioner, from Nelson-street to Helensville: Miss C. J. Pearson, assistant, from Nowton East to Franklin Road. (8)"' That the Secretary of the teachers' library had boon referred'to tho terms of the permission granted by Government for the franking ot packets of library book for circulation among teachers.—The report was adopted. _ Parnell.—The Committee urging (I) tho transference of winter holidays _to Jubilee week ; (2) the asphalting of the ground in front of the school; (3) tho ad visability of instructing tho Truant Olhcor appointed for tho City Schools to act, as far as practicable, in tho same way tor the Parnoll district school. Long Bay.—Return forwarded shewing 22 children of school ago in the district • Number of inhabited houses in district, 9. Inspector's Report.—The reporb by In spector Fidler (published on our Bbft page( was ordered to be forwarded to Wellington along with the other Inspectors'reports, and it was further decided to transmit a copy of oach report to the Training College visiting Committee.

Tho annual statutory meeting of the City Council, which is fixed for Wednesday next, will have to be adjourned, as the accounts havo not yet beon received back from the Auditor-General.

THE AUCKLAISTI) EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY #0. Sgg;

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Auctions- TO-M0 R R 0 W, 10.30 o'Clock, At Symonds Street. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO (by Allison), SIDEBOARD (with marble top and plate glass back), ETC., ETC. Under Distraint for Rent _nd Bill of Sale. D. F. EVANS, Instructed under Distraint and Bill of Sale, will. Sell by Publio Auction, at the residence of Mr Thos. Kelly, Symonds-streot, on Saturday, 2lßt May, at 10.30 v.m„ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFCTS, as follows :-Piano by Allison, Music Stool (Walnut); Sidoboard with Marble top and Plate Glass back: Loo Table and Velvet Pile cover, Walnut and Easy Chairs, covered in Rep; Leather Couch, Gipsy Tables with fancy covers Fenders nnd Irons, Black and bold Mirrors, Plated Tea and Cofleo Service, Images, Pictures, Fancy Brackets, Double Woodon Arabian Bedstead, with hangings, Spring Mattress, Palliasses, Feather Bod and Pillows. Chests of Drawers, Washstand and Ware, Dressing Table with swing Glass, Armchair, Singer ' Sewing Machine, Carpets, Single Iron Bedsteads, 8-day Clock, Linoleum, Book-shelf. Dinner Service (00 pieces), Writing Desk. Glass Shade of Flowers, and Sundry lot of Kitchen Utensils, Household Requisites, etc, etc. D. P. EVANS; Auctioneer. MONDAY, MAY 23. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES! UNREDEEMED PLEDGES ! UNREDEEMED PLEDGES! GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions from Mr L. H. N«mi megen, of the Mont do Picte Lean Office, Queon-street (next Anchor Hotel), to sell at the Arcado Auction Rooms. THE WHOLE of tho undermentioned UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, without, rcsorve:— As per Evening Stab of Wednesday and Thursday, May 18 and 19. GABRIEL LEWIS Auctioneer. \V. S. COCHRANE,] [JAS. DACRE. MONDAY, MAY 23rd, At Two o'Clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC. NEAR THE CORNER OF QUEEN-St. AND KARANGAHAPE ROAD. The subscribers will sell on tho premises of Mr Jones, corner of Queen-street and Karanga hape Road, on Monday, tho 23rd, at two o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, compris ing Tables, Chairs, Double and Single Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasses. Palliawos, Wash stands wilh Ware, TowoLlloi.es, Hearthrugs, Carpet, Matting, Door' Slips; Kitchen Furniture and Utensils, Bath Tubs, VVashingßoards, Meat Safe etc., also Portable Copper Boiler. ,'. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, .MAY 26th, at 2 p.m. NINE-ROOMED RESIDENCE, MOUNT EDEN ROAD. B. TONKS k CO. Are instructed by Mr J. Aitken Connoll, the trusteo in'the'!estate of the late; C. Gibbs, deceased, to sell by public auction as above,; at their Mart, Queen-streot, ; LOT No. 2 of subdivision of allotment 11 of soction 6, suburbs of Auckland, to gether with tho hiho-rooivsed dwelling-houso erected thereon, now occupied by Mr J. Ti Buddie, Auctioneer.. '_~,, _ Tlio property contains one-fifth or an aero, and has a frontage to Mount Eden Road of 06 feet by a depth of 1.52 feet The property is situated close to Mr A. Cuck sov's Store, and as it is certain to increase in value,'the attention of investors and speculators is specially invited. The houso is substantially built, and roofed with slate. Tho proporty will he sold subject to-a present mortgage of £300, and must, be realised in order to wind up tlio estate. For further particulars apply to THE; AUCTIONEERS, or to . _• J. AITKEN CONNELL, Trusteo, Fort-street' 0011 HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, TALLOW. . HUNTER _ NOLAN, Auctioneers. TTYR. WILKINS (Private Consulting B / Rooms) treats all Medical and Sufuicai ; iJlßcasos : also,. Specialist for Eye, Ear, and ; Throat Complaints. 20 years' experience in Loidoo and Colo .al Hospitals. Has Electrical Hot Baths and all Medical Electrical Appli ances. Fees moderate.--Queen-stroet, opposite South British Insurance, Auckland. . >;. • ES ! YES! Y33 S !-If you want cheap and good Poultry, Smoked Fish, Oysters, &c, go to the Torquay Poulterwa and Fishmongers. Victoria-street, between City and KmpiroHotels^ . ':



Auctions. __________ \ R. ARTHUR] [J. »• BOODLE TO-MORROW, 11 a. m. Mount Roskill Road, STOCK GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, ETC. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have beon favoured with instructions from Mr S. Surman to sell by auction at his premises, corner of Mount Roskill Road and Bellwood Avenue, on Saturday at 11 o'clock a.m., THE BALANCE OP HIS STOCK OF GROCERIES, Oilmens' Stores, Iron mongery,Carponters'Benches.Sashes, Doors, &c. Terms—Cash before delivery^ W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. SCHOONER JESSIE NICCOL. Tho subscribers have received instructions to sell by auction at their Rooms. Queen-street, on Saturday, May 21, at 11 o"clock, THE SCHOONER JESSIE NICCOL, 93 tons register, as she now lies in the harbour, with her spars, gear, sails, anchors, chains, etc. ~ Full particulars and inventory on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE _ SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACItE, MONDAY, 23rd MAY, At 12 o'Clock. VALUABLE BUILDING SITE, CORNER. PARK ROAD AND CARLTON GORE ROAD. SPLENDID VIEW AND GRAND SITUATION. Tho Subscribers will Soil by Auction at their Rooms, Queen-streot, on Monday, 23rd inst., at 12 o'clock, THAT GRAND BUILDING SITE, situated at tho corner of Park Road and Carlton Gore Road, having a frontage of 150 ft to each street, has good and uninterrupted viow and first-class position, being closo to tho trams and situato right opposite the Publio Domain. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, MAY 23, At 12 o'Clock, ALLOTMENT, SALISBURY STREET, SURREY HILLS. Tho subscribers will sell by auction at their rooms. Queen street, on Monday next, May 23rd, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT No. 23 and part Lot 21, Jones' sub-division, 60 feet frontago to Salisbury Street, Richmond Avenue, by 105 feet deep. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. .V. S. COCURANK.J [JAS. DACRE. MONDAY, MAY 23. FREEHOLD PROPERTY AT MOUNT EDEN. Tlio Subscribers have received instructions from the Mortgagee lo sell by Auction at their Rooms, Queen Street, on Monday, 23rd inst., at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT 41, and Part of Lot 4G, of the Subdivision of Allotments 8 and 9, Section 6, Suburbs of Auckland (Kelly's Sub division. Mount Eden) having a frontage of 52 feet to Normanby Road, and 171 feet 7 inenes to Stewart Street, with all improvements, the pro perty of Mr B. Groaves. SAMUEL COCHRANE _ SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] ]-TAS. DACKE MONDAY, MAY 23. DWELLING-HOUSES, UPPER QUEEN ST R E E T. The subscribers havo recoived instructions from tho Registrar of tho Supremo Court at Auck land to sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen streot, on Monday, 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock, PART OF LOTS 27 and 28, Subdivision of Lot 7, Section 7, City of Auckland, hav ing; a frontage of 15 links to Upper Queen-atrcet, by 151 links deep, with TWO DWELLING HOUSES erected thereon, the proporty of Mr S. Hall. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. \V. S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRE. MONDAY", 23rd MAY. BLACKSMITH'S _ WHEELWRIGHT'S SHOP, HAMILTON EAST. Tho Subsoribershave received instructions from tho Mortgagees to Sell by Auction, at their rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 23rd instaut, at 12 o'clock, PART LOT 109, Town of Hamilton East, ■containing half an aero, with the B:ack- Binith's and Wheelwright's Shop built of brick erected thoreon, lately occupied by Mr Joseph Cochraue. Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.. Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 26, At 12 o'clock. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, KAWHIA TOWNSHIP. Tho subscribers havo received instructions from tho Agent for tho Publio Trustee to sell by auction at their Mart, Qnoen-street, on Thurs day, 2Gth instant, at 12 o'clock, In tho Estate of John Finlayson (deceased). ALLOTMENT 11, BLOCK 2, TOWN SHIP OF KAWHIA. . • ■ S. COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. I W. S. COCIIRANF.] [JAS. DACKE. THURSDAY, MAY 26. . AtTwelvo o'clock. IMPROVED FARM OF 70 ACRES, AT ..PUKEKOHE. , p-■"*:} j The subscribers havo received instructions from the Agent for the Publio Trustee, to soil-by •auction, at their' rooms,: Queen-street, on Thursday, 26th inst., at twelve o'clock, INTHEESf ATE of RICHARD YOUNG, Part of Allotments. Parish of Pukckoho, containing 70 acres, nearly all fenced ; with all buildings thereon erected. : No Reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE .THURSDAY, MAY 26. ALLOTMENT AND BUILDINGS AT ROTORUA. , The subscribers havo recoived instructions from the Registrar of tho Supreme Court of Auck land to'sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen street on Thursday, 26th inst., at 12 o clock, ALLOTMENT 6 OF BLOCK XVI., Township ,of Rotorua, with Store and other Buildings erected thereon, subject to, a first mortgage of £150, with interest at 10 per cent per annum. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. CHAS. HESKETH.] '. [ALEX. AITKEN. TTESKETH, AITKEN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND, ESTATE, AND1, U COMMISSION AGENTS. . Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hides'; Skins, ° Wool, Tallow, etc. CITY MARKET.



[Established 1860.] j A UCKLAND T> OLLER ]if ILLS' 'AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. (Office at the Mill). JOHN L A M B HAS FOR SALE: WHEAT MEAL in sacks, 100's 50*8 and ~os, PREMIER FLOUR, in sacks; & I ANUf «£ FLOUR, in sacks; QUEEN'S FMK7K* £ sacks, 100's, 50's, and 25's; Royal luour, m sacks, 100's, 50's, and 25's. _ SHARPS, BRAN, FOWL WHEAT. OAib (whole and crushed), CABIN BlSoUilo, FANCY BISCUITS. Flour and Biscuits packed in air tight tins mi Islands trade. Ask your grocers for; the auck land Roller Mills' .lour, and encourage local Industry. V JOHN LAMB, of the Auckland Roller Mills and Biscuit Manufactory, For^" r? cl2, takes the liberty of intimating the pumic uiat he has put on the market a_"P A IV . wii. h RIDGE MEAL," made from pure,"hea k*jH« is much cooler than oatmeal; andlit willDeseen from the analysis of Mr J. A. /^'-j^'?"'* Analyst, which is annexed, that this is a most valuable food, and it is giving entire aatisfaohon. It can be obtained at most ofthcfjpadm_ groceis in Auckland and suburbs in db^ags and up wards, and Brown Bread made from this meal from the leading bakers. In IJJ? k„ ing„fnrnllhn ridge, the water should bo boiling before the meal is put in. \ Auckland, February 12,1887. J. Lamb, Esq., Auckland. Sir,-At your request I obtained a sample of your " Porridge Meal" from your mill on the 31st uUo., and have examined tho sample, with tho following results :— ANAI.S_.I3. Moisture .. .. •■ ~ •■ Soluble Albuminoids.. .-• •• } _ Sugar, Gum, and Dextrine.. .. oo Gluten .. .. ''.'' Cellulose .. .. 208 Starch and Fat.. 7U.^ Ash • % 100' This sample was produced entirely from wheat, and these results show the preparation of a valu able article of food from which a large propor tion of the bran has been removed. I he nitro genous matter is present to a greater degree than it would be in flour prepared from this wheat, while the retention of the genu in the meal adds greatly to its value as a flesh-pro ducer, owing lo the large amount of albumi noids thus retained. The ash is heaviei than in ordinary wheat flours, and as this is chiefly composed of phosphates; which are very im portant as bone-forming matennls, it will be seen how beneficial this food will prove to children. lam of opinion that this preparation will prove of great dietetic value, but to ensure its easy assimilation by the system it will re ouire care in cooking, and will heed at least thirty minutes at a boiling temperature to attain this result. I have the honour to bo ■ •.... : Your obedient servant, J. A. Pond, ■ , ' Colonial Analyst. JAMES ]$/['> J5 WA? & C°" London, Melbourne, and Suva (Fiji), Desire to intimate that thoy havo secured Offices in DUNCAN'S BUILDINGS, Corner of Cashel and Manchester streets, where their Representative, Will be glad to RECEIVE INDENTS For English, American, and Continental Goods of all descriptions. Christchurch December, 1886. HENRY HUGHES, M.T.M.E., M.S.A., CIVIL. MECHANICAL, AND MINING ENGINEER. INVENTORS ASSISTED. Patents Secured in All Countries on tho Lowest Terms. Searches made as to Novelty of Inventions. Henry Hnghos, having had large experience as an Engineer and Patent Agent, is enabled to conduct Patent Business by correspondence. Inventions of undoubted ni(Jrit can be ar ranged to bo Patented Free of Cost. DEN TIST.R Y. • Mr. A. L. SMITH, SURGEON DENTIST, OSBORNE HOUSE, Corner of . . Welleslky and Hobson Streets, Supplies Artificial Teeth 'without extracting stumps, but, if decayed teeth are taken out a temporary denturo is fitted while the gums are healing, doing away with tho inconvenience of being months without teeth. OTHER DENTISTS'. WORK. REPAIRED OLD SETS REMODELLED. Charges Moderate.' Gas administered. Tram Cars pass the house. qURRE V HI LLS. SURRE YHI LLS. CHOICE LOTS. ~ _(. ' , FINE VIEWS. HEALTHY SITUATION SURREY HILLS, «— SURREY HILLS, SURREY HILLS. TRAM-CARS PASS EVERY 10 MINUTES. One-fifth Cash, balanco any time within Five Years. Instalments received. Offices: Australian Mutual Provident Society's Build ings, Queen-street. A. BOARDMAN, Agent, EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS '■ ,r^______Liv i *H MEASURE, h & . o ~ ~~' ' • ' a',l-4 g « 50s. 555. 60s. g.H ™ H f - v f it 1 fi] d) jS 655. :70s. . : 755; ? „ G S 80s. " 85s. 90s. g < p _ . t=_ fg ~Jv H. ROBINSON, Tailor, ~ * __ ns_V corner o.v, yghy' m X & G_Ei-Sts."'Ms^< S Ny I ORls-B-m.BTs.'l <$y " ; /EXTRA PAIR'OF TROUSERS W^MAG^rFICENT, STOCK * New'Cloods in Men's, Youths' and, " ''> ) Boys' A QLQTHING \% JJaTS ! pjj^ ■ HOSIERY! SHIRTS! -M^i NOW y*^n]_f^i'_S_r^ ___lflllll_lilllfa^^ PROMPT ■-' J^^^^r- s pE °T -I;-°N ■ • -J* .|1 JlgO^ Respectfully invited' |_ W I >|Pr i_?._ eve.y Department I y W confca'ns some : W \ Goods! Which can on]y be secured by __m , , ',-• making an. ~:-, \,..' "<--^%||J*,- EAELT VISIT./fl - ■•' - : • / ~ ~' •-'■ ■■..■■■ .. ~_,'^v>;;•••. JBgyj W ""OUSTED SUITS; with an extra Pah of Trousers'for nothing, £i.-At J. H, Walton s, Tailor, Victoria-streeS Easty



Public Notices. R- •^T T : ) UCTIOF! REDUCTION!- Tremendous reduction in Mcat-Mme Mutton lid.Prime Ox Boat lW. E. Wood & Co., ' B Wood & Co., E. Wood & Co. ; - R^IONO^IOKED FISH, wholesale, in is parcels, at tho Boat, on Thursdays, Friday" and Saturdays. Fish delivered to .turners and railway free. _ tO'ACINTOSHES, a Bargain.—At J. H. JYi. Daltonl s». Tailor- Victoria-street East. OJ:^^RCOATS0 J:^^RCOATS in Great Variety, at J. Dalton's, Victoria-street East. ' 7THOPPED LOAF SUGAR - Splendid _ J Sample. To our own Tea Customers, for 1 f>sh onh"-; Sjdpcrlb.-Fredk. Whitehead, No. , 95, Victoria-street. ; IS~IJ BLIC NOTICE. i Notice is hereby given that the business of tho late Mr. L. 11. Gkeen, Nurseryman, of Lily Dale Nursery. One Tree Hill, carried on under the style of L. H. Gkisen and Sons, will continue • under tho same style by his two Sons. . In thanking the Publicfortheir supportdunng ' the last 17 years we hope that by strict attention 'to business to merit a continuance or tne same. The planting season coming on now we have for sale a splendid stock of Fruit, Flower ing, Ornamental Shelter Trees, Shrubs, Plants, : etc., which we can supply at reanonahlc prices. __!■ (_. V3T IIJ-J Hi iN • ; F. A. GREEN. WE, the undersigned Butchers of New ton, inform the Public that, on and after Saturday, the 21st inst., Beef Sausages and Mincemeat will be 3d per pound.— AUCKLAND CHEAP MEAT DEPOT GKAY & GULLAND ROBT. DOUGLAS WALLIS &COATES E. WOOD & Co. GEO. GARRETT WING & Co. fUBILEE KINDERGARTEN. ' el Wanted known, Mrs Dudley Ward lectures in the City Hall on FRIDAY, the 20th inst, instead of Thursday, as advertised. His Worship the Mayor in tho chair. Mr Pooley's choir will givo choice selections during the evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. Admission Frcej TU BILEE DEMONSTRATIONS. Wanted, loyal citizens who aro thinking about illuminating their premises in honour I of Her Majesty's Jubilee, to call on R. Tudo; • hope, Gasflttcr, etc., \V .llesley-street, as he is prepared to undertake any work in Gas Illumi. ! nation in the very best and latest styles, at the : cheapest ratea. i Address : [ R. TUDEHOPE, Welle.ley-street, opposite 1 the Opera House. IMPORTANT NOTICE.-Genuine Half- Yearly Clearing Sale at Goodson's London Arcade, from SATURDAY, May 21, to ; SATURDAY, May 28, inclusive. List of the prices of a few lines offered during the SEVEN DAYS' SALE :- Silver-Watches <in consequence of relinquishing the Watch trade), will be offered during Sale, at one half their marked prices Gold Alberts at very low prices Sterling Silver Jewellery at" greatly reduced prices Breakfast Sets, 0s 6d the Set — During the Sale , Dinner Sets, 20s the Set „ „ Tea Sets, 10s Od tho Set „ „ W. H'dle Table Knives, 3s 9d J doz. „ „ W. H'dle Dessert Knives, 3s „ doz. „ „ 1 B. Table Knives and Forks, 3s, pairs,, „ Stationery cheaper than ever ~ „ Lustres and Vases half-prico „ „ Electro-plated Goods half-price „ ~ 5 Tea Spoons, Is Cd the doz. - „ „ Fancy Goods—An immense quantity of lines of which we have excessive stocks will be sold at half-price. Wo cordially invite our numerous customers to call early during the Sale, as much • stock will be sold at ridiculously low prices, rather than send them to auction. For seven days' only, from Saturday. 21st, to Saturday, - 2.th May. Clearance Sale at GOODSON'S LONDON.ARCADE, 210, Queen-street, oppo i .site McArthur's Warehouse. ~Yfcr HAT ' S I N A. NAME? Try "The Economy Boot Shop." There you will ilnd own-made Boots, suitablo (thesetimes) t for all pockets. It's true to its name. _s.d. Women's Leather Slippers '. 0 211 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. .. 0 6 9 ! Men's E.S. Boots '. .. 0 9 6 ' Boys' Strong Nailed Boots .. .. ..009 Children's School Boots to size 13 .. 0 4 0 " Children's Copper Toe Balmorals, sto 6 0 311 /BLAZING! GLAZING! GLAZING! Every description of Glazing. Tho.Cheapest in • Auckland. A.H.MORRIS, ■ DIRECT IMPORTER OF GLASS, Kaeangahape Road. Sashes sent for and delivered freo. liV- COX AND SON, iia DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-street, ,- • Auckland. Edwin Cox, Licentiate in Dental Surgery R.C.S., England. Herbert Cox, Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan, U.S., America. T GOOD WIN COX, DENTAL SURGEON, >. . ■:■,:. lig, Queen-street, i.!..; A.M.P. Society's Buildings, Auckland. T^r AN TED KN O W~N7 - GEORGE GREGORY, PHOTOGRAPHER, ■ Quick's Buildings (Near Three Lamps), , PONSONBY ROAD, Is now producing First-cla,ss Photographs at the following reasonable rates:-Carte de Visite, 10s fid per doz.; Cabinets, £Ms per doz. Chil , dren's at same price. High-class Enamelling at a moderate advance on above prices. Tram cars pass the door regularly. \ Volunteer Notices. j TTW.S:T RIGT O R DEE. 1 . Militia and Volunteers Office, | f Auckland, May 19,1587. j The following returns showing result of Com J i petition for Musketry Prizesfor the year ISSti arc 1 published for the information of Volunteers in I the Auckland District:— . . I . • CARBINES. j f Order of j Name of Corps Merit ; Amount ' ABattery ~.. ... .. 1 £10 \ i Devonport Navals .. ..2 30. II Te Awamutu Cavalry .. 3 20 Waiuku Cavalry .. .. &'■> ■ io Thames Navals .... 11 5 '.)> RIFLES./ Ponsonby Rifles * .. ' ".. 12 15 Hobson Rifles^ ..*' •..>.. 1. 10 Auckland City Guards .. 16,.. ■ 10 ■ Viotortu Rifles.. .. .. 17 10 Thames Rifle Bangers ..23 7 Coromandel Rilies -.: . .. '26 ' ■•'■ 'fu<i Newton lUfle3 28 . 5 ; .. '.' ; r JM. For the whole colony there were. 19 Carbine prizes, amounting to £186 ; and 3j Rifle prizes, amounting to £157. ' WILLIAM C. LYON, Colonel. A UCKLAND ROYAL. DRAGOONS, The troop will Parade at the Monument, Otahuhu, at 3.30 sharp, TO-MORROW, mounted witli carbines and swords. This parade will count tor capitation should a sufficient number turn out , By order. ' ' E.L. ERSON, Acting-Captain. yOLUNTEEB NOTICE. i ONEHUNGA. RIFLES. I < Inspection Parade this (Friday) evening, May i 20th, at 8 p.m. All members to attend. -.....-■ , J. W. GLENNY, :' ,- ' Commanding. ;j A UCKLAND CITY GUARDS • A Full Dress Parade of the members of the above Company will be held at the Metropolitan Ground on TUESDAY, (Queen's Birthday), at 9 o clock sharp. • Every member must attend. a By Order, ■.-•,-. . : : ij ' - SERGT. T. PHILLIPS, Hon. Sec. |j A UCKLAND ROYAL DRAGOONS. . The Troop will Parade at the Monument, Otahuhu, at 3.30 sharp on SATURDAY next, mounted, with carbines and swords. This -; parade will count for capitation should a suffl r, clent number turn out. ~. ■ .__ , ~, .. By order. . ■ •• E. L, ERSON, Acting Captain.



eMci%'. iT^> H ; Tenders will bo re..i„__ ■>'■ »■■» __E SATURDAY, May 21 M ttJ^B Queen-streot. Spc&^ftu^ § 4 and 5, Cosmopolitan Cha^ k F%, 1' BRICK RESIDE^, SYMon . d .ARTHUR P. Wlg^L , ]sr ° _____.' c J Tenders will be received hv t__ T"= __. at Auckland, until noon of BATrrS?sdet%M Hi Specifications may be s»p_ _f^ P%*^___l station, Auckland District l"* If C ITY kh^B TENDER FOR COY^ S?STAIRBiiE | above, in terms of specifications 't.^l during office hours, at the Offl.« „.!_**.Hi Engineer, Municipal bS^^MH anV h tenCd 0er ildonot thciQSe^| .. Tenders to bo endorsed " For CoTerin.sl'• H Town Clerk's Office, P' A> P^i'B _ May 20,1887. ' lowa f | * PJI "E N ; -j) .~e e^.B BOOT AND SHoiTsTOCK. mW ! FIXTURES- • ■ ~im& MR. R. WATTS, SYMOND3 STEE| ; Tenders will bo received up till W_d_HjlH 2oth May, at twelve noon, for the PuSBI the above Stock-in-Trade.: The MiSK _____ tender not necessarily accepted. Ide_«___fe ton per cent, to accompany tenders' c™, Hy Stock on view on tlio premises Moa^aT,. fflP Wednesday morning, uua"»Bg; c. c, flemk.JP ____GvMM» TENDERS FOR HAULAGE OP^ M The Dunedin City and Suburban Tramm. 'HP Company (Limited) invite Tendera _»1;B.: Horsing and Driving of thoir Tramcfflta Mr Two Years from December next. fp Specifications and particulars may.heittj'. B the Tramway Offices, Auckland, welli_j__ fffl Christchurch, and Dunedin. ■''' * .7 H The Directors do not bind themselves to_- ■ cept the lowest or any tender.- : , BB£ Tenders close MAY 28,1887. -' H J. WILLIAIIS,' ■ "Late Advertisements. I ERSONAL.-Mr WiUiam Hodgsoii^ B: Parnell, whose P.remises; .wer.Y_.Hr': B destroyed by Are, tenders' his' sine_e ___t. W- Mr Rees George (Agent of tHei NorUi .SennajiH Insurance Company), for so,kindly:interesting H■■ himself in securing so promnt. ayment oflli. M insurance money, and also.tha__s:_ioß.kM:'H faiends who gave his family shelterimd"dntj__Rf.Bt: ANTED, immediately, FurnisHedaiiC M Uufurnished Houses of.lo or l_"woiiiL: ■■ within ID minutes of Quc'cri-st;■ 'Alsb?'a good■ Dancing Master —Anderson&C6.?_Vfeian_tMß WANTED, at once, first-class Hairfflf Dresser; will either letsalroii „ _tfo| H1 reasonable terms.—Can't B BeahCigar.Divaii,; B [ Queen-street. j ■____ ____•___! Mm ANTED to LET, a,s:n)om^:lo_e ) ',H| , with two acres of ground; . three Jm.; J» dred fruit trees; close to town; i i_t,.llls,'ree_' rag —Apply John Porter, Ric___-'Sto4"IM-f:B SUITS, 50s, 60s, 70s, Bo7a_«,mfcan:jß extra Pair of Trousers for _oth_j.-J.Bi' jHjj W "ANTED TO LET, TwoFrptftoon^M with fireplace, furhis'hed?or;.iiftt! H nished: use of kitchen. and. bitk-Beilni: n Lodge, Lower Nelson-street., ~.,. ;, ■■-.?>'-.!_ H| 0 BE LET, in Manukau'Koad.Fame.;.H Furnished House of 10.'rooms,-:_nt__;M per week.—F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, p. gp SPECIAL NOTI'OB:B TO THE PUBLIC, p B The Taranaki Provision ConipanjJffflfef fl for sale To-morrow (Saturday), H^OWfe HI Buttor, Cheese, Honey, and Sundry Lots to »■] at the following low prices:—Hams,'6(t',w)Sßrdj HI Bacon, .d. to fid.; Butter, Bd. to Is..;..Ctef KHi to fid.; Honey, is. por lib jars. ■ very low prices-Note the'address:Taranaß(H| Provision Company, City Market. ,- m 16>/a ACRES, situated half a.m_3|n"B /_. O Manurewa Station; diviM^toJ U paddocks, 100 acres improved, Dweto^lW, » bairy, Stockyards. etc.,woll,watered go|#; B Price, £10 per acre. Terms: _&0 cash^tM. M balance can remain at 7 per ccnt-AW-w.?;; M Butler, on the Farm HENRY BUljg_ M TjIOR SALE, an Express' CarjfHog | JD andHarn.ss.-Appl/v7ebley'sStore,to || Road, Surrey Hills. ___-------- ii (3TeT, Large Shop and-5 tij&BSb 1 business stand; also 4-roonied_Ho«: X Alexander-street, rent 7s. per weok.-J.."", || liams, T_i!o. -,■■ • ____ || T.OLET, Hoiise of > six roomSi:io|g; | Government House city.watcr^a^: ■ in Princes-street. -Apply to C. wiling || Land Agent, 83, Queen-street. ________^--' H ILK.-From 251d_5 fflM | Milk can be delivered at fe frt o | Auckland Railway Stations at a m^Sgg:' ■ either once or twice-daily.yAiiefflcWfig H ser would bo liberally dealt witt.,-.^, m Beta, Star OJllce : _____________.L--^-' ffl WANTED KNOWN-Expenen^, | V V proved our A^hite a.^KS I at3s 3d and 3s 6d to be ™stanUab^^. ; | Under Flannels shrink less! than«®f ■ wool shirts, prices 5s 3d each; pair; Jubilee RegattaShir^.SsMeaca..^,| sized working Shirts, Is caeh,. ou -J^j ,; | working Shirts, 2s lid cach.,|P»|, rf H White Dress Shirts, Is. regular pnee to | Men's hard twisted Tweed lioi^eis, 5 ft^ m pair; Worsted Trousers, • 12s per Pa^ kis H gave the appearance of 30.' ' ™!jfS*' 6e fr. DiEd. | Trousers, Is lid per pair; Mens Brace i . : | to 23-6d i por..pa,i.. ; .. -^\f p f. s SSi& %| etc., at low prices. Jto'l^ftffi | from 3s each.—J. Green, i& \i__™^——^' T) ° G B _____S ° U-- I" T S: J. BYCROFT & CO., (Limit™)' , , Have a quantity of above on hand, for sale . a low price. . -1 •.' '; CITY FLOUR MILLS & BISCUIT FAOTOBY,; Shor_and-?treet^_____-_^_-:j V^TrjlL gTtTebiNG A% OF ■- '■■ « ' !> BANDS OF HOPE , , ... IN \:'; '"' : 1J "'": : '. .., CHORAL HALL, ' -i ON QUEEN^BIRTHDAK.. '•EXERCISE SONGS" AND CIIORUf: RBCITATIONS^FAIRY BELLS. \ Addresses by REVS^W.and.'Gn^1'' 1 j; SIRW.FOXjKTHECnAIB. | Admission, One Shilling., jgwgg&rj ■V great'successof - GENERAL MITE;- ( - AND THE. -. -g q . . CIRCASSIAN YOUTh ~ ALL PLEASED, NOONE DISAP^ D;'^j °^^lKfSA|^^ '■~' Look-Admission, ONE °«^ ; , ; ,, Children, Sixpenc ger. -• JNO. C. LINDSAYJ^^