The Auckland Star.

PFgBCOND EDITION.

g^jk XVHI.-N"- 121-

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, MAY 24, 188 TO

PRICE-OFE PENNY

TABLE TALK.

Qoeex's weather. Especially for the Jubilee. Queen Victoria is 68 years old. And may easily live to bo 86. " Long live our gracious Queen !" Last night of the Circus performance. \ Splendid programme—"agood one for the last." Bands of Hope in the Choral Hall to-night — Sir Wm. Fox in the chair. Always when I see the name of the tee total knight I think of " tho little foxes that spoil tke grapee." ..And of the old Fox who spoils tho juico of the grape ! ' Apropos, Mr Pond cays that ginger beer contains alcohol. That accounts for the spirited addresses that temperance men "get off" after in dulging in that exhilarating bevorage. During the hop boer cason at To Awa mutu, one witness said he saw a Maori named Te Oeo drink 25 pints of the hop beer without it making him drunk ! ' Must be a mistake; the thing's impos* siblo. How so ?

Simple arithmetical calculation. The beer contained 10 per cent, alcohol, there fore Te Oeo must have swallowed 1\ pints of raw alcohol.

Still, you don't know how long ho took to drink it, or what is the standard of drunken ness in the King Country. For that matter, if it is the same as thai) of some Auckland publicans, the Maori might be considered quite sober after polishing off his two and a-half pint 3of spirits !

Mr S. T. Clarke has resigned his scab in Auckland City Council. j Never knew he was a member ; there are one half too many members anyway. ) Bhows the interest you take in Corpora-; tion affairs. Mr Clarke was one of the best of members—seldom spoke, but did his work quietly. Sorry to hear he's leaving the town.

A walking match between S. Goodman and W. Walsh takes place on Saturday night; iinal payments lodged last night. Which is the favourite ? How is the betting ? Who is going to win ? One at a time ; Walsh will win if he's able ; but his opponent is a good man ! And you call that a "straight tip," I suppose ! No, but here's onci. The Jubilee Races at Cambridge are in danger of being swamped by the new rule of the A.R.C. re garding the tofcalisator. Glad to hear it. The object of that rule was to strangle little country betting meetings. Dr. .Bakewell, late of Christchurch, hag resolved upon starting practice in Auck land.

Good skilful man, isn't lie ?

Yes ; and I guess he is a teetotaller as \yoll. He has agreed to deliver a lecture to the members of Bt. Patrick's Total Abstin ence Society on the subject of "Alcohol, and ita Effects on the Human System."

Petone jam factory, Wellington, will stop jam-making and fruit-preserving, as being unremunerative, on account 01 tho high prioc and scarcity of fruit. . Henry Finniß, curator of Kaiapoi Odd fellows' Hall, is supposed to have com mitted suicide.

Rather a sad Jinie to Mb career.

Mrs Wagner, the wife of a Queensland schoolmaster, is in custody on suspicion of having murdered her 'husband. Decidedly hard lines ! After that, the Auckland "unemployed" have- no right to complain of their treatment. John Lundon wants more of therm to go tar tho Special Settlements. What's the matter—not a safe majority for Dargaville's election yofc ? Don't know ; go to tho Temperance Hall to-morrow night, and you'll learn. Bub leave your gun at home !



-^r*7i^r-ITION STEAMSHI] > 3tL«i 1J COMPANY OF NBV Ws*% y ZEALAND (IJMITED). mmk ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS ||g*| X BKBYICK. jr 7 ":™' OVERLAND ROUTK TO I fiVD THROUGH AMERICA. I^othfihoatof the RcdSeaaud th Horn. : „«« of this Line are appointed t '*»stoff i Auckland for Honolulu an, W^Jtee i oTory four weeks, anhng a > 9j .^. . ... '5-""'"T~ Lea.TO lycare Arri-rc \Lfliti T°n*- Sydney. Auck. Triacc '^"^3OOO . May 18 May 23 Juno 12 , jflOO Juno 15 Junc2o July 10 JjS^-tTw^Slablc fortweivo mou'hs, an< can hrenk t.bcir journey n iiflwolnU, Bon Frnnoiaco, and aai; 1% tti"rout« to Now fork. A jrwos, Srflnoy or Auck'and, to .^W Kugland, I «9 to £67109. Stekragb, £30 3a I .information applj at any of th> ■ '^*r BTKAMSHIP COMPANY OF 9 f NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). I TTNION STEAMSHII IljH djMPANY OF NEW ZEA ■ '.(U'LAKD (LIMITED). I WB^. time TABLE.—May. ■Lib'aMAKl NELSON, PICTON, WEL ■ jfi<rMßT3 (from Manul;:au). 'rSI —~TMond>r. So.ip.n-i. Tl2 noon '^tstsxkiT^^llington, ani sg-gf~~TFriday, i 7,1 p.m. I noon <-yoß?wls'rPOßT DIRICCT. • OZTJWL*,* Km-' IT.ISa"TnT =rSSShRNB NAl JliiHt WTSLIjINGTON fSsANB PORT CHALMERS "from Auckland). ;r^T~TiYlaay727~~noon i — g^lThnj.June2,noon | - —fTCmSoURNK (YiAbTX-yF). rJ^rTFriday, 27, noon j —■ X Thura.,June2,noon I — *""" 'Calls at Hobart. jjifa^gLli AND SAN FRANCISCO j^^lMon., Jnno CQTTp.m. 1 — -"Tr.POB SYDNEY. -^ORLByUKA AND aUYA. iSrti ! Mod., 80,5 p.m. I — -TmTgBBORNK,- NAPIER AND ■ waLUNGTON. gfim I Thar*. 'iC, O p.m. I — -""""IOR GItEYAIOUTH. {Sna'■-',; I Tlinra.,M.'Op.m. I — •^r^ssl]land~ka\vaka \va. [ ..--:: Ciro mnit be booked and alongaido 'J'.WC i^lfebeferi adTerUsmitime of departure. I ssKS Tickets must be taken at tho. Com iklaadßtandi, corner Queon and Oustoois \ .y... . QTEAM TO THAMES, S&S&t )O Connecting with RCVKT) SyIyLsTEAIIKES for STIRLING HJH»W-OBTH, OHINKMURT, "■■WP^'AITEKAL'RI. W Xlill. ibobjtodtiklds. morpvins ville, utqatukb;sand grant ani ..sot33lttlment. ' .■ -■.- -TipTABLE. • 8.3. BOTOMAHANA. ,■ P.aj|ffll!RPßlSE No. 2. ■<■; ■ g ■' WQli AUCKLAND. ~" ' |I{OToBAriA??A. I EKTaRPRIiB feiday -JD-U midnight \ frinffl. 551 ■ - 111 night nmdar 2e|J.3oafternoon I — WWii-.'Sn'i/tenioon- 112 midnight psiij %US tfterooon I — "; | •■ ■..-AJ'BOM THAMES. „„. | ROTOMAIIAKA. I E?TTSRrHI3E fwJtf M| ■-.. - ' 19night weJi»".»|jmorning • | — rtmdsj % .. v,_ I 7 evening «fV- ' !7 Smomißg I — ajwiy 8 9 morning | S.W night Shortland \Vharf. fetani Tiekils will be issued from Monday. !H»ralliWotillliay3l:— W«9... .."■ .. .. .. 10s I-HWtljl •.; .. ".. .. 7S(5d i- Chfldren Hal£-fare. Sji mjo received for Rotonvthana withir EE-isltrar of advertised time of leaving. JBiaporalble for Shipping, Carrytnsr, oi 'wtgngldTß Stock.. ' --. GEO. FRASER, Agent. ITIAUEANfi A, Jlllll* OPOTIKI, AND . CHELMSFORD Iran to and from the above ports overy H i : week. , • ' ; Bfl?M.'BopEti,, Tauranga: H'^nj Abboit & AYniTE, Opotiki. 1 ■ '•'■• SHARP & CO., ■. ": • .. ' •' Commerce-strcot m i&tz': "DITAruKU and , one- WmMi ' W HUNGX STEAM I^Kj^ NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). ■flliST AWIITT POLLOCK, WAI- M.i Pgl, and other places. RSME-TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. _ ■"•.Onahnnga,;: Leavo Waiuku: v :[ •... Mat. l-iZ?*- 1"- 25-Wed., 11.30 a.m. LffiIW,9».ni. . 26-Thnrs.. 12.30 p.m. |S.Sla.in; (forManukau Heads) [HWIO a.ra. 28-Salurday, 1.30 p.m. ■Sm: 11.30 a.m.! SO-Monday, 3 p.m. >*T,?p.in. '■'■ 31—Tuesday, d.30 p.m. Sj*™^*U(l other droumstancca pormitting S3|o received within hralf an hour lffit umo 01 leaving. : Swayablo before doUvory of goods. CTonslblo for shipping, carrying or dis H'.'lo stock.';" Managing Director. i||fci-';Q s- COROMANDEL. THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER fe'j .. TIME TABLB. nd: Leaves Coromandel ffiH>%i2iiOsnThurßday, 2C, 12 noon l^ifnoon.; Saturday, 88.12 noon ffiJl^.oUfinr'oircnnjitanooo pßrmittlnj? Sji^jWe hi Bhippiny, oaiTyins. or dis JI«Sf-if Bj!»iTodi Without Shipping Note iji^jau-an-hour of advertised time 0: on Board. Ss^B^. SWINDLEY. Manager. |jjk>- QRIENT LINE. STEAK ,TO LONDON, Wl""Oia Sydney. ITrom Melbourne J May2L ifpyST Wi""' June! Juno 10 % ■••">•■. June 18 Jurio:W ■''•••••••.. July 2 JulyS Jte^ilfortuljchtlythereaftar. I Miifl'fMfrom New Zealand to London £*»>? Wl!Second, £S6 to filO rSaloon »f,;» EXCURSION RET UHJ HfWflit™ *Wai) month*—First-elftßß. £10.' \|!W<ittthßr-Fjrst-claeß, «ild; Second j-iVI^SAMSHIP COMPANY OF I *6^ EEALAKD (Limited). I '""■ -Agents in New Zealand.



_ __^ Shipping. GORDON SETTLEMff^v3^,ll^^ ANI ment ollbr»!) • EMENr- lf «ufflrfout induce Thu s.s. ~~ ' ~ c • KOT UK U EvLfe O,M™f ORROW (WEDNESDAY o For freight only, apply to a '2UO&KIM.3MTm, & FIRTH. '• Mt -liMsikl MNINSULAH * OTIIEN FOR LONDON DIRECT (v la Colombo and Bombay). a ■ ~ r .t Steamer. Loavo Leavo Mcl y Sydnoy. bourne. Clyde May 25 Mayli Bkngai, „." j m ;eß JunoU IvAiSAtt-i-HiND Juno 32 Juno 23 I. PARAMATrA July ft July 12 Cakthuge July 20 July'.'o 0 MASSittA August.3 Anßusfc 9 Valetta Auguat 17 August X And ihoncelovwarfl evory altornate -week. Passengers und cargo bookod to London, Mar seilles. Italy. Ex-ypt, India, China, and Japan, at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second class paasongrera at especially low ratoa. Chow reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this Company's vessels. The Second Saloon having boon thoroughly ro^rpramsed, this Company is now enabled to oii'cr intending passengers to Kuropo unrivalled accommodation at the following greatl • ro duoed rates :— SiiiKlo.Tiokot.. •• w. £37 „ lieturn do. (Available for 12 months') .'. £X L' J Jftfi6eng:ers booked at Auckland at aamo rates as Sydney or Melbourne. For «J1 particular*, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Queen-stroofc, Auckland. Ageuts. 5 Tjloll LONDON DIRECT, " To SAIL ABOUT MAY 17. a"^"™**fl&W Tho iron clipper barquo EASTERHILL, • 100A1. built under special survey, Tiiko. Pkrsson, Coromauder. will sail an above - Immediate application is necessary for romata' ing space. Uaa excellent accommodation for saloon passengers. HENDERSON & MACFAItLANE, Agents. " ,A~£ Ql^^ SAyiILL, AND iW^^^&ft- ALBION COMPANY - MONTHLY LINE OF FAST PASSENGER - STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL ?ORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. Th», following powerful new steel-built - Steamera are appointed to leave for LONDON . DIRECT aa follows: (Final port as arranged.) 5 Steamer. 11:1| Commander. ■ r£H • 1 1 Ml i lonic ..y753'3000.T. G. Cameron May 28 Coptic ..'43875000W. H. Kidky :Jnno2s - Tftlnul ..^20030008. J.Baflow July 23 Doric ..y7i<3CooW.J.J»nnings August 20 Arawa ..5200 3600 J. Stewart Sept. 17 ! lonic ...!47333000 J. G. CoiuoronOolobei' 16 » ~ Trho.'Ai'awa and Tainni aro now Btoamersof • tho latost dosign. > Tho First-clssa Passenger Accommodation is in a citadol aaloon on tho main-deck ainidahips, and the sleeping borths are of oxtnv largo size. Tho Seoond-claa« Accommodation is very suporlor, aud is situated under tiio poop deok. ■ Steerage paieengers will have moat excellent . and roomy accommodation in the botw'oon docks. Tho Star Btearaers lonio, Doric, and Coptic, will be conducted by tho mausurors of that lino, who havo made their serTice tho mo6t coinfortablo and popular afloat. An experienced Surgeon will accompany each . steamer. All tho.steamers above-named will bo fitted " with tho Electric Light. : Tho Homeward Routo -will be be via Rio do Janeiro, and the timo occupied should not ox ceod 40 days. PASSAGE MONEY. Saloon. Ifroni 69 guinoae and upwards. - Second Cabin... "„ 40 „ „ Steerage , IS to 20 guineas „ ■ Return Tickets at Greatly Reduced Rates. The Undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in. tho ■ COlODy: I, D. NATHAN & CO. • CRUICKSHANK & CO. . A. HEATHER. o ~^' VpHE NEW ZEALAND raW^| SHIPPING COMPANY'S ' IOP^ ROYAL MAIL LINE OF I Contract witli the New Zealand Government) will be des patched with Her Majesty's Mails asunder for . L .0 N DO N, Via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira:— " Steamers. Tons. p epnr turo. Date' ■ — r ; ™ 18871 Aorangi . 4,lKLyttclton Juno 2 - Rjmdtaka........ 4.473 Asma y &» And thenceforward evory fourth Thursday. Partioularsmay bo learned by application to- CHARLES V.HOUOHTON.^ Customs-streot. Anckland. Meetings. ■ > IL LA6E SBTTLEMB N-T S. 1 A Meeting will be hold ai; the' Tonip|rancp " ISrl^f^^rh^^eSF^fv IlSHSknar^ of'makKrrangoment, to takoup theirfa.m- Hps and friends, are invited to atteno. Mr Duncan, J.P.. wUl' take the ohmr afe 7.3 C o>oloC^ JOHN LUNDON. SSOCIATION "gQOTBAIZ Mooting of those desirouo 'of formes m _ day), at 8.30 p.m. R- DUTH IE,- Bee, pro tom^ fersoual' -TT-nTrpc-ANAL—Motcalfa'a Library is ir '• P L?uU BwtaEsa ™ road any Book.-Polr tcchnic, WakotTeld-Btroot. .X>EBSONAL.-I supply an-Exfa-a paira if Tronscrs with every uuit-J. H. Dalton Tailor, Viotork-Btreet_Eust ; __ J _____^ •■ TOER^ONAII^CaII and gefc an Orercoal jj JT >t JJIL DalhW., Tailor. Yieton«w»U But H mWO Allotments, with .66 fee* Wag. < i and 100 deep. Jervo's Road opppoU, Shelly Beach Road. P^^TtiVoßO.



For Sale. > T^^1 SALE, 'Cheap, a Boarding-house JL? and Restaurant, doing good business Apply Governor Gordon Dining Rooms, Albort- I street. ■ , I THOR SALE ov LET, a fcwo-storoy builtT JO ing in Customs-street Wost; price £05 cash, or 12s 6d por weak.—Apply, " W A M " Star Ofilco. ' ' "ITiOR SALE, that eligible Property in St. it? George's Bay Road, Purncll, known :i3 ) Dr. Knight a, and lately in the occupation of Mr Brewstor. Tho dwelling has km and water laid on.—Johu Buchanan, Shortland-gtroot TT*OR~POSIfiVB SALE, cheap and " J^ 1 terms very easy, 650 acres good Land . with deep-frontage. Only eight miles from tho Quoon-stroot Wharf.—Apply to John Soppot, - Ho»8oanil Limd Agent, W, Quoon-Stroot. OR- SALE, D.B. Breechloader, central ilra, rebounding look, twist barrels, leathern caso, and tlttings cqmnlolo ; cost £iO, to bo sold cheap.—Apply to E, Tumor, Fruit Salesman, . Karungaliano-rond. F' Olf IMMEDIATE .SALE, in Alton Road, a good 7-roomcd House, -with acxil " lory, wash-hou&o, gas and wator, o»c., and largo allotiuont. JRrlco very low.—Apply to John Soppot, Houso n.ud_Lrti nil Agent, 65 Queon-streot. FOR SAiB, Double-aeatod Buggy, in flr3t-oliias condition. Owner having loft , Auckland, it will bo sold cheap, oithor for cash > or on weekly paynion'3.—New Zealand Mort gago, Loan, and Discount Bank, High-atroot. I ijtOß SALE, Cheap ;(second-hand), . 2 JL. Sinxlo aud 2 Double-seated Buggios,'ono t Waggonette, ono Lady's Phaeton with hood, j ono Low Pony Phaoton, and Several Sots o£ . Single Harness. — Edwin Harvio, Upper Symond3-strooU ' " I"~?iOR IMMEDIATE SALE, as tho owner must loaro for England, a roally .good Farm of 238 acres, 130 acros of it in grass, and fenced part with thorn hcdgOß, and tho balance in bn&h; orchard, house, and buildings; and a very low prioo will bo taken.—Apply to > John Soppot, Houso and Laud Agent, GO Quoon i Stroot JjpOlV SALE, small Farms and Sites JBj for Country Ro9idencoe, within eight! milee from town, at from i-l per aero, beautifully . situated in tho TiUrangi District, containing from 8 to 30 acrea; well adapted for market ■ prardonors and fruit growers. This proporty is easily approached by good roads, tnd is vroil sheltered. Portloua of it contain good ti-lrco h, and tho wholo is well watered. Low ;o to intending settlors, to whom vory easy .ms will bo glvon.—Apply to 11. Ashtou and >>on, House, Land, and .Estate Agents, No. 8 Now Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR S A L E. RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, MOUNT i ALBURT.-Splcndid Freehold Property,silua'o at Mount Albert, containing 6 acros rich vol canic soil, all fenced partly in good grass paddocks and partly laid out in orchard and gardens. Thoro is a very extensive frontage to ' the main road, and also to the road to Onehbnga, and to a sido road. Tho Buildings consist of • LARGE AND COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE, containing oijjht roomj (two of thorn each 22 feet long), besidoe bathroom, storerooms, etc, two stablea wltli lofts, coach-house, man's house, wash-house, etc; good water supply from tanks and well. RESIDENCE, REMUERA. A splendid Freehold Property, situated at ! Lower Komuora, on tho Orauoi Road, close to tho soa. Tho grounds consist of over 2k acros of rich land, vrellkiid out and planted with flowors and treea: there la also a good orchard and pad • dock. Tho Rosidenco contains sovun good rooms, besides kitchen, scullory, etc., with pan tries, dairy,,bathroom, etc. Water laid on trom ' largo concrete tank. Tho buiidingH comprise— man's cottage, coachhouse, stable. Communica tion with town good, the bus passing tho door, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Quoon-streefe OR SALE, tho Goodwill of tho oldest Hairdregsing. Tobaccooist and Fancy Uoodß Business in the town of Wauganui. The advortiser having determined to retire from business, is desiring to dispose of the above. Ho has successfully oarricd on this business for • the past 15 yoar3. and can confidently recom ! niond it to tho notioo of anyone desirous of em barking in this particular lino. The promises ; are nearly now, largo and commodious, and suitable for a family. Also, a Retail Boot and Shoe Shop, vrhieu ha» been Buocesßfully carried on for tho pa3t 6 yours in promises adjoining, and which can bo disposed of leparatoly it re . quired. These promises are situated in ihe principal thoroughfare of tho town, and alto gether unrivalled as regards poaitiou and repu tation. • Terms easy.—For particulars apply P. VV. "VVatUins, Oonoral Commission Agent, i Ridgway-strect,JVanganni. OARDTNG HODSE'For Sale ; nearly opposite Choral Hall: a good gentlomou a boarding house, with furniture complete. Can be had at a reasonable nguro.—VV. L. Mitchell, House Agent, Coomboa' Arcade. For Sale, a good \_y Hotel (freehold) of 15 rooms, stable, etc. ; together with 9 aero« of good grass land. Price low.—Apply Sinclair and Gray, 177. Qucon-st. T^lfVVßlf V FOR SALE. The Executors of tho late R. AVhitson invite i offers for the purchase of tho Gisborne Brewery, with Machinery, etc., in Good Working Order. The J3rewory is in the business part of tho Town, and is capable of turning out 80 hhds. per •week. Bottling plant complete. There is also a good 9-roomed dwelling houso on tho property. For further particulars, apply H. Vv. HEATH, City Chambers, Vulcan Lnnc. T^HEAP §ALE OF GROCERIES. Oam'aru Potatoes, ds 6d per cwt: 1001b bags of splendid Flour, 10s (only 90 of this lino loft); 501b ,bags of Wood's Flour, Cs; 251b bags of Wood's Flour, 3s 3d; 251b bags Oatmeal. 3a; 71b baps Oatmea1, lid; a large bottlo of Eng lish Sauce, Ed; Now Currants. 6d per Id: Elemcßaisins, 6d per lb; Sultana' Raisins, 0d per lb; 6 lbs best Rico, is; finest Wairoa Cheese, from 3}d to ;>d per lb; Wooden Wash Boards, Gd each ; Maize, Wheat, and Oats at tho lowest possible prices; Coffee, Is, Is Id, and is 6d per lb; Best Jams, 5s 6d per dozon : A Good Jam did per tin; English .Crushed Loaf Sugar, 3ifi p Q r 1b- All these Goods aro Guaranteed First-class Quality, and delivered to any part oil the city o? suburbs free. ' 'EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahapo Rond. N.B.—For List Of Teas, sco ottior. advertise ment. - - ' -• , I^/® ACRES, situated half a mile from /&\P Manurowa Station, divided into 7 paddocks, 100 ncres improved, Dwelling-house. Dairy Stockyards, etcwcll watered, good road. Prico £10 per acre. Terms: £2.W cash, tho balance can remain at 7 per cent,— Apply to 11. 'Bufl"r°onthcFann. HENRY BUTLER. 3. BUTCHEK.] , .. [j. OROOM. TO" E HAVE FOR SALE: ---j Rod and Bar Iron, Wiro Nails, Foncing Barb ; • Wire, Roofing Iron, Sash Weights, Buckets, •Tubs, Springs, and Patont Axlea, Coarso and ; 'Fine Salt. '. GROOM, BUTCHER, & CO., FORT-STREET; ! Telephone 211.] G' HA S .'. WIU'I AM S O;N, Houao, Land and Es'ato Agent, S3. Q.iieen • streot, opposite Fort-atreet, has always for Salo, and to Let, large and small Housos in tho ' City, Suburbs, and Country Districts: also, Farms, improved and unimproved, in various ' parts of the province. Several Eligiblo Building jjLUotinente for Sale in tlirj City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferrod payments-. • Board and Bcsidcncc. TT.TNRiVALLED ACCOMMODATION ' \J fe* °110 Gentleman near Threo Lamps, 1 PDnsonuT. Piano, bath, and every comfort; " superb outlook. • Torms, 20a per. week.—Address "Home," Star Offleo. • /COMFORTABLE Accommodation . for • \J two Gentlemen in a private family, resid ing in a hoalthy suburb. Busses pass door; no h ottior boarders or childron kept; bath and overy home comfort.- Applr I. H., Box 29f, P. 0., • Auckland; ■ ANTED, One or Two respectable Young Men to Lodge only, washing c included, 6s per week; use of fireplace if rcouired; two minutes walk from the new ibrarv.-Apply St^B Office,



To let!--. TO LET, on Cheltenham Bench, a Fur nished Cottage.—Apply to Miss Webster gr R. & R. Duder. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottagn, in Grey street. Kent 7s.—Apply on the promises to J. W. Duff. TO LET in Greenland, a House of 5 rooms, opposite Racecourse,— Apply Mr Harforrl, Grecnhme. f ■ ■ T"6~BE~LET, Furnished or Unfurnished, choice Villa Residence- near to Albeit Park.—W. L. Mitchell, Houso Agent, Coomboa' Arcade. irSE rFOR SELL, on reduced terms, a Large Family Residence; almost new; in a lovely situation.—Apply to Mrs Symonus, Orichunga. T'~"O~BE~LET, in Manuka"u~ Road, Parnell, Furnished Uouso of 10 rooms, rent 30s. per week.—F. G. Islington, Estate Agent f|lo LET, a Furnished Bedroom, with use JL of parlour and kitchen ; every conveni ence: piano, ir required. Rent, Os per weak.— For odurces, api>lj' Stah Oißce. TO LlSf, a G-roomed H'ouko, gaa and city water, bath room a-nd Kood oooklug eLovo. —Apply F. Mooro. Boot ana Shoo Emporium, KurangahapQ Road. S\O LET, Corner Bhop, 0 rooms, rent 15s ; 5-roomcd House, rent Bs.— Apply T. rpor, Canada-street, close to Baths, Pitt street. , _______ rflb LET, a. 4-roomed Cottage, all on one J. floor; nlso, 3, J, and S-roomed Houses, with or without stables; rente low to pood tenants.—Applr Jae. Irvin. top ,o£ Wul'Cllcld-jt rpO-LET, a yard in Customs-street, with JL valor frontage. Low rent; first-cUms accommodation.—Apply, John It. Gray, lltgh streot mO LET, in Hobson-street, Baiter's Shop JL and Dwolliug ; also, a uico shop, witliout (1 welling.—Apply to _ re Dickson, Nelaon-Btriwt, opposite Baker-street. fpO LET, Stables adjoining Windsor JL Castle Hotel. Parnell, lately occupied by Mr Martin.—Apply Mrs J. Jonaton, Kusscll strt-ot, Parnell. TO LET, two good Shops, in Wbangarei, best business site in the township, opposite tho Bank of Now Zealand and next the Post OfHce.-*For further particulars apply to E. Caflor. Whangarcl. nnO LET nfc Devonporfc, a large new Shop JL withQißccbuttcrand store rooms, well tit tod with every convenience' for a grocer or iron monger; also, a large allotment.—Apply to 10. Bluok, Church-street, Dcvonport, f|pO LET, at Melrose, Uevonport, a Sevcu JL roomed House, with every convenience* extra kitchen, bath room, gas aud water laid on, pump aud well, outhouses, garden mid orchard; rent low.—Apply John White,. tailor, Victoria St-eefc. TO LET, Wellesley-street, those com mod.ious promises at present occupied by Mr George OledhUl, Cordial Mauufacturor.— Apply. lii-own, JJarrett, and Co.. lClliottstrcct, Auckland. JLectures, Etc. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CORNER OP WKLLEBLEY AND ALUERT BTKKKTS. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. • Commencing oach evening at half-past sovon. Juno 3 — Lecturo and Musicnl Soleotiona Chairman: Dr. Knight. Subject: "Much /do it'out NoUiinc:: or the Greatness cf Little Things," Bey. James Chaw. J use 10.—Limelight Entertainment, Chairman: Colonel Ilaiutaiu Subject: "Our Farki and ileaoure Grounds." Conductor: Joofah Marttn, E6(J. June IT—Debato :'" Femalo SufTrago." Chair man: J. 11. Upton, Koq. Aftlrmattvo: F. G. Kwin_ton, Kuq. >.OKaiive: Qcorgo Wliito, Esq. Juno 3i.—Locturo and Musical Soled-.tons. Chaiimtui: _\ Larkiii3, Esii. .Subject: "Ti\o At'o o£ Charles V.," by C. P. Nowcombo, K«q, July I.—Lecturo and Musical Soloctiona. Cbair ninii: T ISuddle Es<i Sul\ject: ' Luok," by Ilov. T. bpurgeon. .. July l. r ).—T ecturo and Musical Solottions. Chair man 11. G. Selh Smith. Eeq., I!. At. Sub ject, : "Dry Bonw," by liov. C. H. Garland. July 29.—Dobato: "Tho Nationalisation of the Land. Chairman: lUr. VV. Tob h», M.A. ' Affirmative :E. Withy, Esq. Negativo: Key. J. S. HUI. August s.—Musical Entertainment, Chnirman : R. Witliy, Esq. Couductoi-: J. P. Hootou, Esq. August 12— Jlusical Entertainment. Chair man: F. Battlcy, Esq. Conductor: Horr- CurrSchmitt. AuKU3t 26—Lectnro and Musical Selections. Chairman: llev. J a. Hill. Subjoct: "Daniel Dofoe," by Rot. H. J. Lowls Peptcmbsr 2.—Dobato; "Free Trade v. Pro tection.1' Chairman: C. E. Rutton, ICsn Affirmative: E. Bell, Esq. Negative: J. Lamb, Esq. September 23—Musical Enteitainment Chnir man : (J. P. Pierce, E«i. Conductor: V. E Rice, Esq. Tickets for the courso to admit bearer and lady. ss; to admit bearnr only, 1)3 ; single lec ture, I.°, may be obtained from any of tho book sellers from Members of Counnittco, or from tho i ibrarian nt the Hooms. Seats reserved for tickct-holdera till twenty minutes past seven, . T. BUDDLK.I A. K-IGi iT. / TTon. Sec. W.IiKAIiENIUG, Gon. ?ec. Public Notices "AS YOU LIKE IT."—Coffee at Jrau Crasher's Luncheon and Cofl'ec Room, Australian Provident Buildings, coruor of Victoria Street East, id porcnp, , A~ SK your Grocers for Royal Rorny's Starch,lib and Jib boxes.not woli'ht. It H the beat; wholcsaio.—Apply to i\lr Arthur Maay, High-street. Solo Agont for tho Manu faeturors. CART COVERS, bost quality indiarub bor, all sizes.-E. ancl A. Isaacs, Quoon-st 7^^&%ETl TS~COWEE & LUNCHEON \J ROOM Australian Mutual Provident Buildings. Best Cup of Cofiee in Auckland, 2d. Cold Luncheons, &£ : ___ OOD~TEA FOR THE PEOPLE of Auckland at lust. The Pacific Packet Company's Selected Teas can vo w be bad at our establishment. Prices :la Gd, 2s, and 2s Gd. These Toajj have only to bo tried, and wo feel sure that they will be appreciated. In orderto introduce these Toas, To-night, and up to the end of May, wo will give A Pkbbknt WITH i.-vritY Packkt Bold. Call early. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, ICarangahapo Road. ACINTOSHES, a Bargain.—At J. H. Doltonj, Tailor. Victoria-Btrc_ctjO>at_ tOiTsT^ALMER'S SCHOOL, CarltoTi J^VA Koad. Duties will be resumed on Mon day, May 30. Vacancloe for boardora. .•^TILLAGE SETTLEMENTS. i Inquirers after information respectinj VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS should call a Crown Lands OiHco, behind Supremo Court MrJohnLundon and others will attend dad; from eleven to twelve, for the purpoeo of giving nformation. \ W~6me~~made bread, cakes JO. SCONES, HOP BEER. &c., easily made by using -' AMERICAN DRIED YEAST, Choapoi'and far more desirable than bakin powder it should be sold in every country store used in every Country Homo. . Kull diroctions on each packet »P^ia terms to Bakers and lariro consumors. |01. wholesale by all general merchantß, or J.i JOHNS, Sentinel Koad, Ponsonby. Sample T.T^ISITORS to Auckland are1 inviteel p> V the-Glass Works to inspect our Stock o Illumination Lamps for Jubilee,



Wanted. WANTED, afc once, a Leading Drapery Hand; must havo flrat-clMi reference and colonial experiences.—Address Draper, Star Offleo. ANTEDi Situation as Working Bousekcopcrby Widow with little boy. Can bo well rccominondod.—iiddrees at Btab Office. . "YI7"ANTED, a Situation as Accountant; VV high roforonoos.—Addrosa A.8., STAB Office. ANTED, a small Furnished Houso, near town. — Address Jtl.R., Star Offloo. WANTED TO BENT, a Small Houso aud Four or Five Acres of Land, in a dry neighbourhood.—Address, Box 284, P.O. "^KfAlfTEFto^oUr^Go^SakDanclio* yV and Cans.—Apply Auckland Dairy Company, Pitt-street. ■ WANTED. —Como and sco my oxbra Trousers for nothing.-J. 11. Dalton, Victoria-stroot Ea«t,. WANTED. —''' Where oxo we oil going to?" WbytoJ.Jl. JJdtou, Tailor, Vic toria-street, for un Extra Pair o£ Trousors for notiiingf. ANTED* KNOWN, Pawubroker's Bale. My B*3e of Unrodeomed Pledgos wmtake place at Arthur & Buddies Hart, on Mondrr noxt. 30tli May, at It o'clock.—James Rao, Pawnbroker. ANTEJSIKNOWN—That all Dogs and Fowlu found on my Proporty, Summcr-stroet, Eden Terrace, will be Destroyed. —James Stokou, Shoouialcor. WANTKD KNOWN—During this, tho weah of Goodson's Bale, tno London Arcade will remaiu ojpou until 9 p.m. ANTED KNOWN-Au Extra Pair of Trouueri givoa away with orery Suit. —J. H. Dalbon, Tailor, Yiotorla-str»»t East "TSTANTED KNOWN. - Shrangor than V V Fiotion—J. H. DaJton gives away a Pair of Troußora for Kothiiigr. zyn' ANTE D KNOW N. FLUTES. : FLUTES. Several Flutwi for 8al». varying from £2 to J3SO. A)bo a quantity of Solos, Duo*, Trios, otc. Lessons. Two Guinea* per quarter. Flutes ro pairod, re-padded, *nd pn^ in «-004 ordor. 11. H. BARRETT, Holftunn and Sons, Qaeon-stroot. W a N T B D, INSPECTION OF • MUNKO AND MILLIGAN'S ; TWEEDS. WANTED S EE N— - D. MoPHERSON'3 GRAND SHOW OF HIS OWN IMPORTED BLANKETS, -|^ BALES XTaopiS, A good Kn^llsh Blanket, size 8/1 (or 2yds. in longUi). 6a llii vialr; 9/1 (or 21 yards), 8a 0d pair; 10/-1 (or 21 yards), 12a Cd pair; 11/1 (or 2j yards, full size), 19a 0d pair; 10/1 Scotch Twill, lis lid pair ; niakos in proportion. New Zoftlaud PUnn*k, special value—lß,la2d, 1b 3d, Is od, etc., eto.; Imitation Welsh, C^d, K}d, Ojd. 10d, Sec; r§ry wide width, Is yard; Ilnavy Scotch Plaldings, la id. la fld, la 8d yai-d. Splondld Valuo. KAItANGAHAPE ROAD. "T^T ANT B D KNOWN. GBORGE GREGORY, - PHOTOGRAPHER, Quick's Buildings (Near Throe Lamps), PONSONUY ROAD, Ia now producing First-class Photojrraphfl at tho following reaßouablo ratoa : - Carto do Yisito, 10s Od por dot.; Cabinota, £1 U per doa. Chil dron'a at same prioo. Hlyih-claaa EuamolUng at a moderate advance on abovo pricoa. Tram cars pass tho door rogularly. WANTED KNOWN- James Clara has Boata and Yaohts for Hlro at his Residence, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. Boats built to ordor at hifl Yard, Custoraa-stroet Woet. Savon-ton Boat for 8ale; eultablo for oyster trade. • WANTED KNOWN. Tho undersigned is now offering an excellent Bsorlmont oh WINTER DRAPERY & MILLINERY AT VEKY MODERATE PEIOBfI. Imported direct from leading British manu facturers. A cboico assortment of MILLINERY, DRESS FABRICS in all the moat useful tex tures from Ojd. FLANNELS from OJd to Is Od. BLANKtfTS all sizes, Al value. . Cash buyers will find hero tho best valuo obtainabio. A. LOVETT, WELLEBLEY STREET. ANTED "KNOWN—Not selling off, but goods obcapcr than ever, a good article at a low price.—Motcalfo's, footof Wake fleld-Btreot. WANTED KNOWN.--An Extra Pair of Trousors for Nothinij.-J. H. Dalton, Tailor. Viotoria-3troet East. ! ■"OrrANT-ED KNOWN, Mrs Smith, YY Draper, Kyber Pass Road, hn.viii[7 de cided to give up business, is now offering all ■ goods at a very low prico for cash, Shop and l premises to lot. A GENTLEMAN of good connection, wishing to vibifc England to rbprosonta Colonial firm during tho Juulloo-'Exuibltion, ' would hear of a good opening. Ho must havo I a small capital.—Apply by lottor, stating: full • particulars, to Alpha, IJQ yon port Po3t:0tllco. PARTMENTS. -Wantetl, Furnished Bod-room and Slttiug-room, for a lady, or without, board a«d attsndance :, private house preferred, 'where thoro' nro no othor , lodgers —Address, stating terms and full parti ' oulara, to '' ApartmonW Stah Offleo. ; A DVERTTSER wishes to Purchase ten 1 JTA. to ilftoen acres Land within ten miles of . Auckland and near a railway station or 'bus I line.—Particulars to G.M.P., Pose Oilice, Ono ■ iiunga^ ;__ ; QUITS, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with an I £3 extra Pair of Trousers for nothing.—J. 11. [ Dalton. SPEARS, 2s Gd each, 2^s per dozen; Bows and Arrows, os por Sot.—At Craig's Curio Shop, Princos-stroot. TjnHE Biggest Literary Sliilling's Worth - JL in Australasia-Brett's Auokland Almanac, . Illustrated. ' , . ■- - miNSMITH WANTED ; must be a good i JL Eronoralhand; nouo othor need apply.— - Apply P. 0., Box IUI. "IMPORTANT NOTlCE.—Genuine Half- JL Yearly Clearing Snle at Goodson's London Arcade, from SATURDAY, May 21, to SATURDAY, May 28, inclusive. List of tho.prices of a few linos offered during; tho SEVKN DAYS' SALE :— Silver Watches (in consoquence of relinquishing r the Watch trade), will be ofl'ored during Sale 3 at ono half their marked prices • Gold Alberts at vory low prices -~ Sterling Silver Jewellery at greatly reduced l prices ' Breakfast Sets, fls Gd tho Set — During tho Salo I D inn or Sets. 2Qs the. Set ~ „ Toa Sots, 10s Cd the Sot „ „ , W. H'dle Table Knives, 3s 9d J doss. „ „ Xv. H'dlo l>ossort Knives, 3s i doz. i, „ . B. Tablo Knives and Forks, iis, pairs,, „ Stationery cheaper than over ~ „ Lustrda and Vases half-price „ „ ? Kloctro-platcd Goods half-prico „ ~ , Tea Spoons, Is Od tho doz. „ „ ' Fancy Goods—An immense quantity of lines j of which we have oxcessivo stocks will be sold 4 at half-price. Wocordially invite our numeroxis • customers to call early during tho Sale, as much 0 stock will bo sold at ridiculously low prices, rather than send them to auction. For seven - days' only, from Saturday. 21st, to Saturday, o 28th May. Clearance Salo at GOODSON'S if LONDON ARCADE, 210, Queen-street, oppo sito McArthur'a warehouse. ' '



Amnsemeiits. . fiREATLONDON CIRCUS \JC TO-NIGHT ! POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT OF THE CIRCUS! Momterßill To-night. Every Hung New. MILLION PRICES: Is. Ss. 3s. R. H. BEATTIB, R.A.0.8. .. Gen. Agent ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. "THIS (TUESDAY) KYBNING, MAY 3d, QUEEN'S BIRTHNIGHT. And WEDNESDAY, TH URSD AY, & FRIDAY. GREAT COMBINATION COMPANY In UNCLE npOM'S nABIN. NCLE XOM'S VA-BliV. OPT PERFORMKRa euga^od in this Q^ OO Production, and tho ' OO Little Child Kva, only 6 years of ago. NEW AND PICTURESQUE SCENERY AND EFi>'.u;OT3. SONGS, NEGRO MELODIES, JIGS, BREAKDOWNS. NOTICE.—MILLION PRICES : Pit Ono Shilling Stalls .. .. Two Shilling's DressCiroleand OrchetoaStalla TlireoShillinga Children under 1?, half-price. Box ofllco at Kidd and Wildtnan's, Stationers, Victoria Arcade. "OATRONISED by His Excellency Sir JL Anthony Musgravo (Governor of Qucons laud). Lady MusKiavo, Family, and Suite. THIS EVENING, Viotoria-eU-oet East, two doors from Quaonetroet The Acme of Illusions, " THAU M A," A3 ia now being exhibited at tho Egyptian Hall, Loudoti; Folioa Bergoiro, Paris ; Eden Music, Now York. This extraordinary opectftclo is a new creation of science, being the most realistic, olaborate. and eoßtly Illusion oror preaonted to the public. Tho " bulletin," May 1—" Tho Illusion ia a most oxtraordinary one, for there are oo cunning tables ■wilh lootimf-gl*»s«-B beneath them. 'J'horo ia no deception ac to sight, for you tee tho floating: body; as to hearint;—for sho will chat with you : as to life—for blio will shake hands with yon." Admission—Ono Shilling1: Children, halt-price ncnyARD OSBORNE. Proprietor. /CHORAL HALL. TO-NIGHT ! ANNUAL GATHERING of BANDS of HOPE, At Half-past Seven. Sir Win. Fox in tho chair. Addresses by Roys. Chow and Gilmorc. " Fairy Belle," by Mr Reid. Action BonKB, Choruses, etc., by -100 Members. "A Pretty Sight!" Admission, One Shillinß; Childron half-price. CITY HALL, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, GREAT BOXING CONTEST, For tho Champioiißhip of Now Zealand, and a Stako of £10 (Marquis of Quoensbury Rules), to a finish, between R. MATTHEWS, tho present Champion, and C. RICHARDSON, of Melbourne. Tho contest to commoncG at nino o'clock Hilary on tho above date. Ed&catloaal. DOMAIN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, LOWER SYMONDS-STRBET, Conducted by Mr 0. P. Ncwcombe, assisted by Mr V. Newoombo, aud tho Rev. H. Livens. Tho School will Re-open on TUESDAY, May 31. Mr Nowcombo will attend at tho School on MONDAY, May 30, from 0.3^ a.m. to 12 noon, to entor the names of new pupils. Prospectuses may bo had on application to the Principal, Park Road. "BIRENCiTCONVERSATIONAL CLASS JD —It is proposod to start a French Class, couducted by a Parisian, simply for praotißing convoreation.—Apply Anderson & Co., 75 Quoen M~"~RS CLAYTON'S Boarding and Day , School, Bt. Goorgo's Bay Road, Parnell. Second Torm, May 31 et, 18S7. T^TORTH SHORE.—Day and Boarding _13( School for Girls, conducted by Jlrs Rum say Grimes; juniore and advanced pupils. Term commencos Tuesday, May3l.—Sans Souci Villa. "ORIARFJELD, GRAFTON. ROAD. JL> Girl's Day and Boarding School, Principal: Miss Colo. Second Term 18Si, begins Thursday, May2fl. Vacancioa for two boarders. MR J. H. SWALES, Certificated Pupil of Professor Swallow. Kady's Music Warehouse. Lessons in Pianoforte-playing and Violin-playing. , MR F. B. WOODHAM, Teach kr of tue PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Mh A. Eadt, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. yi O L I N CLASS Mr. P. F. HISCOCKS, Teacher of Violin, otc. A Violin Class is about forming wliich will moot for praotico at the residence of Mr P. F. Hiscocks, Upper Vineent-st., every Wednesday evoniug, commencing May lltli, trom 8 p.m. to 9 o'clock p.m. Terms, 1 Guinea per quarter, payable in advance. A large stock of Violins to select from. A Singine Class also meets every Tuesday evening : terms on application. P. g. HISCOCKS, Upper Vinconlst, O D B~R N LANGUAGES. MR. CHARLES C. NAVERNE, op Parts, Membrc de la SockUe Xationalo dcs Professours en Angleterre, RECENTLY ARRIVED VHOM EUROPB, Intends to give Instructions in FR.ENCH AND GERMAN. Afternoon Classes for young Ladies, and Evon- Ing Classes for Gentlemen will be formed. Private Lessons givon, and Schools attended if required. For Terms, etc, apply at bis residonco, Dilston Houso (Captain Lovorock's), Lower Symonds- Btreet, Auckland, V TMOTURB-FRAME MANUFAC % JL TORY, S MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE- . HOUSE, HS 88, Victoria-St., Auckland. W ' ___ h|* T. E. CARTER, ', J>3 TEACHER OF MUSIC, H*^ VIOLIN, PIANO, CORNET, g GUITAR, BANJO, Sco. < Musical Instruments Toned abd § Repaired. rffTHE Best Gifb for Home friends is JL Brett's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Representation of Queen-street, De scription of the Provincial District, Now Guido to Hot Lake, Sec Sco. \%T HA T 'BIN A NAME? ww ■ Try " Tho Economy Boot Shop." Thoro you will find own-made Boots, suitable (thosa times) for all nookote. It's truo to ita name. £ a. d. Women's Leather Slippers.. .. .. 0 2 11 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. ..069 Mon's E.S. Boots 0 9 6 Boys' Strong Nailod Boots 0 6 9 Children's School Boots to size 13 ..040 Children's Copper Too Balmorals, sto 0 0 311 T> U B L I C NOTICE. Notice Is horeby given that the business of tho late Me. L. H. Green, Nurseryman, of Lily Dale Nursory, One Tree Hill, carried on under tho style of L. 11. Green .and Sons, will continue under tho same style by his two' Sons. In thanking the Publicfortheir support during the last 17 years wo hope that by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of tho same. Tho planting season coming on now we have for sale a splendid stock of Fruit, Flower ing, Ornamontal Shelter Trees, Shrubs, Plants, etc., which we cansupply atreaaonabloprices. H. C. GREEN. F. A. GREEN. SPEARS, 2s 6d each, 24s per dozen ; Bows and Arrows, 5s per set.—At Craig's Curio SlioD, PEiucea-street.



Drapery, Clotlungf, &c. JUST OPENED, EX AMERICA,— A TREMENDCU3 JOB OF LADIES' AND GIRLS' PLUSH, FELT, ; i AND STRAW HATS, As Under:— 5,560 Felb, Plush, and Beaver Hats, Is lid each '■ 2,750 Black and Coloured Straws, la each Those Hats comprise EVERY VARIETY AND NEW STYLE As worn this season, and are worth from 5s lid to 15s each. Tlioy are equal, if not eclipsing, the line that created such, a sensation last summer. Obtainable Only at Be He A.BBOTT & Co.'S' (Late Ronnie and Abbott), Karangahape Road And Upper Symonds-STREET OVERCOATS in Great Variety, at J. P'alton'-, Victoria-street East. __ T3EGISTER YOUR VOTE. GENERAL ELECTION APPROACHING. Voting Forms to be had at Star Offlco. __ ■\Fr J. HURST & C o.' B. J. ESAM and A. H. GRAINGER having purchased from tho Publio Trusteo (tho Executor under the Will of the late W. J. Hurst) tho Good-: will, Stook-in-Trade, Book Debts, etc., of the old established business of W. J. Hurst and Co. ! Grain, Seed, Produce, and Artificial Manure Merchants, will trade under the same stylo and ■ name, and will continue tho business as hereto ■' fore. , I All Outstanding Accounts are requested to be paid f ortwith. - 4 W. J. HURST &. CO. ON SALE. SEEDS- New Season's Clovers and Natural Grasses Rye Grass and Cocksfoot (in variety) Turnip and Mangold Seeds MANURES- Bonedust (fine and 1-inoh) Superphosphates (various grados) Nitrate of Soda Sulphate of Ammonia Potash, Kainefc, etc., eto. Peruvian Guano GRAIN- Seed and Feed of all descriptions Flour, Oatmeal Bran, Sharps Table and Coarse Salt Table Potatoes ' v &a, &b,, &o. i W, J, HURST & 00., QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND,