jonea v. Godrich.(s, Mooro's Privy Council €ases, p. 40].. The latest case bearing un oil the point was that of Wingrove 'v. Wingrove as reported in the Auguat number, ISS6, ot the Law Roports, Probate and Divorce Division p, SI. That was the most modem case that could bo quotod. His barned friends might smile and titter if they liked, but he Submitted that in adducing these authori tteß ho was not wasting tho time of the Court. All those disputed will cases had to bo decided by tho facts and circum stances surrounding each, and it must be conclueivoly Bhown Shat undue influence of the kind contßmplated by the law had been oxecciaed, before tho will could bo upset. Thn learned gontloman then procosdod to address himecif to on analysis of the evi dence given in this case. In the course of this analysis he mentioned as a strong circumstance in favour of. the validity of the Sast will that tho toetator lived for three months after it wa3 executed and yet neither altered, nor throw doubt upon it. Kelly v. Bowes, Irish Chancory tluportaj Vol. 2, p. 510, \vti3 quoted to eh»'.v that this was an important circumstance in tho oye of tho law. Mr O'Moaghor concluded by asking tho jury to altogether discredit tho OTidenco of Mrs "Harrison, Mrs Ldw, and Henry Fuller and to accept as truth what had been said ny Mrs Whito, whose position, ho said, was a cruel ono. inasmuch as Hhe had been branded by hor kin as a. cold-blooded, de tiigmng woman. Ho appealed to tho jury to let their verdict. " obliterate that foul calumny "—to let their " verdict bo pro uouneed in favour of the plaintiff." Mr Laishlcy then addressed the jury. Mo could well undoretand that by this time tiro jury aero thoroughly weary of the case-, «ad ho would not further draw upon thoir patience by entoring into tho miv.vii"- that his learned friend had just been daaling with. The roal i.»suo before them was— Did Mr ar.d Mrs White CKert undue influ ence upon Mrs Fuller in malting her will ? Cho learned goctloman then went on to read from Brown's " Probate Practico " the definition of undue influence, viz., that it must bo " force or coercion destroying free agency," not tho influence of a/Tec tioa,_ attachment, or any mere desire to gratify the wielres of others. He also quoted ■Miller v. Forr, " tiouth Australian Jurist, 1572." Mr Laiahloy proceeded to cay that in tho caso now before the Court the evidenco of the parties intorested was vory conflicting, and that, therefore, great value should be attached to tho testimony 'of. tho dieintorostcd witnesses. Now, six disinterested witnesses had given evidonco •in support of tho plaintiff's caoo, and only four for tho defence. Tho weight of cviaintorosted evidenco w.13 therefore on tho sido of tho plaintill. fho learned gentleman wont on to roviow £ho evidence, laying especial stress upon tho value of Mr Cave's testimony. In con clusion, he eubmittod that if tho jury should to in any doubt as to tho validity of tho last will, they should boar i:> mind I that tire setting of it aside would bo to Iho rtetrimeut of Charles Fuller (an innocent person), and to his dotriment to UM extent of £230. Still, he maintained Chat the wili could hardly be eet aside, for it waa-evident that ift was tho last truo will and testament of tho late Mrs Fuller. Be eidos, tho codicil of the 13th November, conveying two allotments to Mrs Low, cx pre«e!y confirmed the will of tho 14th of ■September. The influence of Mr and Mrs Whito could hardly havo boon oxorted to obtain this codicil. Mr Theo. Cooper noxt addressed tho jury on behalf of the defendants, Mrs Harrison and Mrs Low. Ho expressed regret at tho length to which the caso had dragged out, and satisfaction at tho patience of tho jury. The two epeochfti they had juet listened to woro practically for tho plaintiffs case, although nominally for defendants?. His speech, however, was that of tho attacking party, v,ho denied tho validity of the will, and in this connection he f roely admittod that upon tiie defendants to a large oxtent lay the onus of proof. It was, of course, the duty and tho privilege of tho learned judgo to define to Cheoi the law with respect to disputed wills, and he would be content; to loavo this Clatter in his hands But he must take the opportunity to qualify an impression sought to ba given them by Mr O'Meagher in one of his quotations. He had road them a psssogodofining undue influence as coercion, but he had skipped the ensuing para graph of the quotation, and that paragraph which was vory matorinl he would now cito. It was as follows:—"Tho coercion may of courso be of different kinds. It may bo in the grossest form, such aa actual coufine ment or violenco; or a person in tho last days or hours of life may havo become so weak and feablo that a very little prossure will bo sufficient to briuc about the deeired result, and it may evou bo that tho more talk ing to him at that stage of illnooH and pressing something upon him may so fatigue the bruin that tho eick porson may be induced, for quietness' sake, to do any thing. This would equally be coercion, though not actual violenco." Mr Coopor passed on to comment upon the evidence, and in this connection he asked the jury to give heed to tho strange dogreo of in terest shown in Mrs Fuller and her will by Mr White —in August last a young man just three months married to Mrs Fuller's youngest daughter. He also asked the jury to attach very signiS oant note to tho fact that Mr White had taken down from Mra Fuller's lips ths in structions for her first will in order to hand them over to Mr Thorne, but that instead of so handing them over he had destroyed thorn, according to his own statement. Moreover, Mr White made the incredible assertion that he did not remember the effect of those instructions except that they gavo Harry Fuller £100. It was in the hignest degree improbablo that he would forgot how those inatructioßs affected his wife's interest?.

Mr Cooper wont on at somo length to criticise Mr and Mrs Whito'a statements, and to point out diecropancio3 and contra dictions in them.

(Loft sitting)

BANKRUPTCY.

George Mokbis, tobacconist, Auckland, hied a petition in bankruptcy at tho oilice of the Official Apsigneo to-day.

Peter McKearnoy, labourer, said he got into difficulties about three years ago through beiDg ill and other causes. Lately he bad removed from Waikato to Auckland in order to do bettor, but had his finances again- crippled by the expenses incurred by the illueeß and death of a son. There aru no assets, uud debtor is at present living with his brother.

At an adjourned moating of the creditors of Jochua Koynolds today, tho following resolutions were passed: "There being a » balanco of contract money payable by Mr Bell to the contractor, after payment of all expenses incurred by him in so doing, to band to the Official Assignee the balance of the contract upon the meeting accepting such offer;" '"that the debtor producea state ment of hia affairs since tho dato of his previous discbarge from bankruptcy, and that ho be called upon to vorify tho same upon oath, if required ;" " that the bill of sale by the debtor a short time ago be thoroughly investigated by tho Official As signee, with tje view of aecert^inine; if the bankrupt was solvent or otherwise at the timo, and th i time and validity of tho in strument."

Thames, this day. John Osborue. grocer, today filed a pe tition to be adjudged a bankrupt. A well-attended meeting of gentlemen interested in aquatics was held last night, when an influential committoo was ap pointed to raako tbe necessary arrange ments for holding a regatta on St. Patrick's Day.

Nawek, thia day.

At the annual meeting of the Gas Com pany to-day, the report for tho year ending December 31et recommended ten per cent, dividend. £500 placed to reserve fund, after deducting £500 for depreciation In the telephone case Regina v. Hoadiey, to recover £9, the value of an instrument destroyed iv the late fire, the K.M. gave judgment in favour of plaintiff. Steady rain fell all last night, tho first for more than two months.

VTellington, Ihis day.—Tie report of Captain Preeee upon tbe charges against Sergeant O'Grady, of Napier, exonerates him from making a false statement, but Bays be was guilty of some equivocation. Wellington, this day.—The Property Tax Department has ifsuod 100 summonses against defaulting tax payera. At tho Lambton Ward licensing election nve nominees on combined ticket were elected without opposition.

Tim.vkl", thia day

The premises and plant of ibo Tiniaru Woollen Factory Company, Limited (now in liquidation), have been taken over from the mortgagee by Mr Lodge, the late man oeer, assisted by other expert workmen im ported by the late Company, who will open the place aa a private mill.

Bay of Islands Coal Company.

Half-Yearly Meeting.

The usual half-yearly meeting of tho share holders of the above Company was held at noon to-day at tho Company's Office, No. 75, Queen-street, for the purpose of receiv ing the report and statement of accounts, and to elect two directors and auditors. Directors' Ro'port.

The Secretary, llr H. Gilfillan, junr., read tho following report: The directors havo to report that tho Rales of coal for tho past holf-yrar have boon l(i G37 tons, being an increase of 5,074 tons', «b comparer! with Ihoao ot thu previous six mouths, durkg which latter period, tho output was suspended for p'rojroctioK shafts have been put dovra' in tho ctroctlon of the outcrop during thu lost half year, but, so'fur, nothing of uny moment lias re sultol thurolrom. Output fioin No. 3 level has boon in progtess for sonm time. t|io coal being found of fair ttickness, aid good in qualicy. 'I'ho other pit working ars much in the same state as usual. Owing to the slackness of demand during' tho last four months, and the falling in of. an air shaft (which stoppad operations for a weelc nnd nocoasitatod the sinking of two others in placa thereof) Out little hns been done towaroa re ducing tho dobit protk and lobs oalance, which now stands at £117 11s Jd. For many years the results of working the mine havo been that while the general imblic aud workmen havo gained thereby, tao shareholders have dorivoil no bonoilt whatever. It is clear that, however desirable such a continuance ot aiUm would bo (or somu tit tho parties, it must co:no to un end. Stops ara being taken by the dircc:ors to arrange, it posstblo, lor the working of tho mino in such a manner bb will bu more fair to all pani-.s concerned. The directors retiring by rotation aro Messrs Peacock and Williuuieon. ilr Peacock, Wing eligible, odors hiinnelf for re-cloctiou. Mr Williamson dooa not seek m

clcotlon, and It will hn necessary to appoint hi successor at this meetiug An auditor will n'e< huve to bo appointed tor tho current year Kg tho directors, J. C. FIKTII, Chairman.

STATEMENT OK ACCOUNTS KOIt THE HALF-YEAR KXOINQ 3IST DECEMBER. 1SSI).

Dr: Liabilities — Capital: 2.C00 shares, paid up, JHO.OOI); (ili-j now shares, paid up, £U.(jiJC ; 331 new shares, second issue, noid up, £3 340 : total £:iO 000. Deblß aud liabilities: Overdraft at Itann ot New Zealand. £2.763 7s od; mone ordors issued, but not progsntad for payment. royalty. Sa'duS 7s 8d ; bills payable. £ISoY?S 2d' debts duo by the Company, £112 12s 'M: total. £11,292 9j lid. Grand total, £11.202 Us lid. Assets : Property held by tho Company—Lease of coal mino, £1,505; land, £2.039 os7d. linlld ings—Manager's house, engine-houses stableti cottages, cte., £3,337 Us Sd. Plant-Steamer ; horses; pumping, winainK and oilier enuir.ee ; diamond drill, machinery, tools, elo., £17,117 is srt—;£L'7,oG9 5i oil; permaoont works, JEIO,3iI 2h lid ; cash In hand (head office and collibry), £16 Us lUd ; debts due to tho Company, £2,100 ltis; oilico furnituro. £U9 3s Si ; goods and timber at colliery, £5531)3 7d ; coal on hand at colliery und Opua, .-Cllul 11s; prolit and loss (balance), £H7lls(id: total, £11,292 Us lid. I'KOl'lT AND LOss Accou.vr.—Dr.- To balance prolit and loss old uccoi-nt,l 30th June, £078 10s liJ, Winning coal, pumping oxpensej. stores and labour at colliery, £8,558 18s 2cl; carria«uof coal by railway, £2,018 0s tid: Tutal, £S,G3G IS? Bd. Forage. £271 Us Id ; freight on goods to colliory, ,-COJ la ll)d ; general ctiarßca nqd expenses, £303 Us 5d ; interest and discount, £110 19i 2il; pros pectin;?. £(Gi 17s sd; royally fee, .-C277 Ss lOd ; salaries. £175; repairs (-.pedal). £227 0s Jd: Total, £11.515 lls tid. To balance £U7 Its Cd. Cr.: By sales of 1G.K57 tons <-oal. £!0,82G lls lOd ; rent of cottages and land, £72 Is ; profit on stores and timber sold, and work dono nt colliory. £130 13s Sd; p.s. Black Diamond, £3213s Gd ; balanco, £117 lls fid: Total, £11,515 lls Gd. The statement of accounts was taken as read. The Chairman, Mr J. C. Firth, in moving the adoption of tho report and accounts, said that ho hud but to toll an oft told tale, nnd that was that during the last six months the operations of the company had not been carried on with profit, to tho shareholders. The only redeeming fact wns that their debit balance had been reduced from £li7S to £117. thus showing a saying of ;CL':;O. Hut they hud not written any thing off for wear and tear and diminu tion of coul. It must, be quite evident that this was an unsatisfactory condition for the Company. Happily for the share loklcrs they had already paid up the full amount. 50 that no more harm could come to them by the Operations of the Company. lie was able at any rate to congratulate the "work men, it he could not the shareholders. They had heard that Kawakawa Mas very pros perous.—in fitct so much so that the other day when a Minister of the Crown had visited the district il had nothing to ask for. Well, if they could do no good for themselves, the next best thing was to do good for others : but it was oucstionable whether tho sharc loklers would be willing to do so in the future, lie lor one thought that they would not. The directors had now however decided that it wus only fair that the workmen should share in the bad times with the shareholders, who had sunk £50,000, together with loss of interest, excopting a mere £10,000 which had lioei. received as dividends. He saw by the returns that £100,000 had been paid into the Post. Oflice and the Auckland Savings Hanks, and although no doubt much of this had been withdrawn again, it, still showed that there hull boon less depression amongst the working asses than amongst those who are considered above them. In their own case, and also in other companies, the shareholders had received nothing. And yet comp.-i-.-atively high wages had been earned by I he employees of these com panies. This meant thai if capital could not get fair profit it would not be invested. lie did not make these remarks out of any want of sympathy with the working man, for personally he believed in any enterprise paying as high wages as it was possible, to do from the protits received. One way to adjust the balance of or close the mine, Of course that would mean a hardship for the men, and the directors did not wish to resort to the latter method, unless compelled to do so. In considering the state ment of accounts, he saw that £3.100 had been paid 1o the Government as royalty, iust about four times the value of the land held by the com pany, and £218,000 had been paid to the workmen, while the shareholders had received only £10.1100. In addition to that there was a liability of royalty due from the Company of £0,600, and in the pre sent state of the Company was not likely to be reduced. He thought that this royalty upon stated quantities was not. a proper method, for as in their own cases the proiits did not go to the shareholders in the Companies. The Govcrn entwerc the general trustees of tho people id ho could not see why the Government and public should benefit while the shareholders were losing. He would favour the idea of paying royalty in accordance with the percentage of profits paid to the shareholders. That would be one step towards eo-opcration. There ought to be a community of interest, ami until there was such there could bo no real pro-

grass in any country. There was no doubt that in old times the masters got far too much profit, but now workmen woro getting their fair share, and in their own case the whole of the profits. There should be co-operation between labour and capital. It must be done if the welfare of the community were to be con sidered. He commended the matter to the shareholders as to whether all these disputes between the master and men could not bo dealt with on the principle of co-operation. Of course the trouble would be that the workmen muse live even if there were no protits. but ho thought if they would cultivate loss luxurious habits and live moro in accordance with their position put ting bya little, then the matter could be arranged. If ill their own case tho workmen would consent to take half pay, and at the end of the half-year take a share in the proiits of tho company, that ■would mean a true community of interest. Ho felt that unless workmen considered their employers as more than masters, in fact, friends, and unless the employers would treat their men country could never satisfactorily progress. He concluded by moving the adoption of the report. This was seconded Dy Mr Peacock and adopted unanimously. Election of Direotobs. The Chairman said that it was only right that ) the shareholders should express their sorrow ut the retirement of Mr Williamson from the I)i ---rectoral. He had worked hard for the welfare of the Company since its formation. He had known Mr Williamson for many years and could testify to the fact that he had never stinted the employment of his capital in pushing forward the various industries of the country. Mr McLachlun moved that Mr Thomas Peacock and Mr T. C. Williamson be elected directors of the company. This was seconded by Captain McGregor and adopted unanimously. Mr T. L. White was appointed auditor, iifter which the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to tho chairman.

Onehunga Borough Council.

The fortnightly meeting of the above Council was hold last night. There wore present: His Worshio tho Mayor (Dr. W. G. Scott), Coun cillors Kill. Itowo, Sholdrick, Jackson, Tapp, Keohan. Hills, and Goldsbmy. Mr S. liout wrote ro tho granting by the Council to tho Foresters' Fete Committee of tho power to levy a charge on persons cnlerinK the Recreation Kcserve. It was resolved that the letter bo laid on tho table. Tho language used was not considered very polite. Air \V. F. Brooklicld wrote stating as his opinion that the revenue of a reserve could only be oxpended upon such reserve, or the approaches there to and not on making roads, bridges, etc.—Cr. Jackson thought the letter highly satisfactory. Tho Under Secretary of Public Works wrote, stating that the Government declined to go to any expense in repairing the Mangcre bridge, and telling tho Council they coulu not divest themselves of the responsibility connected with keeping the 'bridgo in working order. It, wus resolved that the Minister ot Public Works be urged to havo the necessary repairs effected, the cost to be deducted from tho subsidies ol Manukau and Kdcn Counties, and that tho Council is of opinion that the Government should put the bridge in repair. Mr Sutherland wrote asking the Council to reconsider the charge for rates on tho Salvation Army bar racks, which was only used as a place of wor ship. The request was granted. It was resolved that tho Mayor proclaim tho 12th instant a public holiday, owing to the regatta to be held on that day. Carried:.

WAIKATO NEWS.

Hamilton, this day,

A Maori Tomb.

Tub family of Tv Tawhino's wife, who was a daughter of the chief William Thompson, have juet erected a beautiful carved tomb of tho old native pattern over tha chief'a inave at Whatiwhatihoe. A3 a specimen of Maori art it is well worth seeing. The Harvest. The rain of the last /ew days has beon very welcome to those engaged in dairying, but those who still have wheat outstanding want line weather. Rain at seed time delayed the sowing of wheat, hence the lateness of the harvest.

Capfain Kedley, now A.D.C., has left for Dunf-din to ac^oiDjiiny the Governor on tha West Coa?t bounds tour.

Sir Robert Stout and Major Atkinson's Meditated Trip.

(BY TELEGRAPH - OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. Tiikre is strong reason to beliove that Major Atkinson and Sir Robert Stout will go Home to tho Conferonco, an arrange ment as to next session, on lines already in dicated, bqing como to between them.

Tlffi AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1887.



rglO LET, Auction Mart, 161, Queen-st,, fi with aood c«t!arn. &o. : lately occupied by 3. Mcl.eiwi and Co.—Apply Kawdoa and Paten, Agenta. 130. Queen-street. WANTED, a Morning Governess ; mubt be able to teach Latin Apply, nt ouot. at Berkerley aemtosry. Mnnukau Road..Parnsll.



Yoliratccr Notices. J~\ ISTBICT ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Offico. Auckland, February 7,1556. Tho Volunteer OlHcora of the Auckland Dis trict, arc ivnuestcd to aßsomble at the Drill ahed on Wii:i)N:CSU.iY. rho Ufh mutant, nt, Nuod, tn met Mujor-Gcnoral Sir George VVbitmore, K.C.M.G. liyordor. T. VIItKT SIIKPHEHD. U.-Colonel, Uistrict Adjutant. ■WcctlHßS. Q Q j Lodges moot during tho week as follows:— Ark of Kdon. No. 52, Krlon Hall. Kdcu Terrace, THI3 ITuosdaj) H.VKNINU, at 7 31). Hopo of Pa-noll. No. 3. Prosbrtorian Hal. TO MORROW (Wednesday) KVBNING. at 7.30. •Star of Newton. No. (. Protestant Hall, Newton THUUSUA.Y EVENING, 7.30. Victoria Lodge, No. 22. Newmarket Hall, New market. THUUSUAY KVIiNING, 7.30. Mcmbors of the Order on board H.M.3. Nelson arc invited to attend. By order. C. BAILttY, Hon. fi.W. 800. ear i~IITY OF AUCKLAND KB?? 5* L.0.L., No. 1. jkrkM&T A Special kTa.P. Mooting will «H*DSSE2IVihe held in tho Protestant Hall, »| WW^JNowton. TO-MORROW (Wodnes ■^gilslggSo 8 o*clook? n vWing Drcthrun'co" dlally Invited. By order of the W.M. WOMKN'S Christian Temperanco Union Tho usual KortniKhtly Moetinß wlll bo hell To-morrow (VVodnoaday), at Three o'clock. Members' foeß collected. EVONPOKT STEAM FERIiJT COM PANY (LIMITUD). The Annual Mooting c( tho Shareholders of tho above Company will be hold in tho Odd follows' Hall, ClaroniiOßtriiet. Dovonport, on WEDNESDAY, Bth day of February, 1887, at 3 o'clock p.m. BU6INKSB: To roooive Houort and Balance sheet for the year ended 31st December, 18SG, and to olect a Dlreotor and Two Auditors. By order of tho Directors. BKNJ. TANNKK, Secretary. Oa'/.cttc in Itnnkriiiitcy. IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDKN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of "Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1853," and its amendments, and of tho bankruptcy of Geohgk Moukis. NdTI'CE is iikrkhv Oivkn that I. George Morrie, ot Auckland, in tho Provinciwl District of Auckland, in New Zealand, Tobacconist, havo this day filed in tho miid Court nt at Auckland a petition to bo adjudged-a HanK runt. Dated this Kigtith day of February, 1887. GEORGE MORRIS. S. Jacksov, Junr., Debtor's Solicitor, Auck- Innd. r N BANKRUPTCY. IN TIIH COUU-FofTiANKRUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In tho mnttsr of " Tho Bankruptcy Act, !853," and the amend mrnts thereof, find of the Hankruptcy of JAS. MACLKOD, of Auck lar.rt. Auctioneer and Commlßslou Agent, a lUnkrupt. Notick is hereby given that, by an Order ot tho paid Court at Auckland, tho above-named James Mc'^ood was this Qay adiudicatcd a bankrupt within tho intent anil meaning of tho above mentioned Ac', Tho first Genoral Hooting of Creditors will be held at my Ofllco, STAtt Ruildinui, Fort-atroot. Auckland, on FRIDAY, tho HUi day of February. 1887, at 2.30 o'clock p.m. Proofs uf debt must bo furnidhed urior to or at the mooting. Proxy forms can bo obruined at my ortlco. No proof can bo udmittod. except under order of tho Court, aftnr tho expimtlon of four months from thu date of tbe tiling of the petition. Aecnunt.B sent in unsupported by proof of dobt as proscribed by law cannot be recog nised. JOHN LAWSON. Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. John G. BfcYTH, Hiah street, Solicitor for the PeUtlonii.g Creditors. X N BANKRUPTCY. NOTICK OF FILING PETITION. IN TUB SUPRKMK COURT OF BANK KUPI'OY HOLDKN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter ot " Tho Bankruptcy Act, 1883," Notick is HEREBY oiVKN that I, Potor Acarney, of Newton, in the Provincial District of Auckland, In New Zealand, Labourer, havo this day filed in th« saul Court at Auckland, a petition m be adjudged a Bankrupt. Dated this 7th day ot February, 1887. PETER McKHARNEY. QAINT BENEDICT'S, NEWTON. A GRAND FETE and TOURNAMENT, IN AID OF SAINT BENEDICT'S CHURCH FUND. To bo held in DILWORTH'S PADDOCK, ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS. ST. BENEDICT'S HANDICAP: Three stages of 100, 200, and 110 yards. Ist prizo,£7 ; 2nd. £2; 3rd, £1. Entrance, Us. MAIDEN RACE, 120 jards Ist prize, £1 10s; 2nd, 10j. Entrance, Zs Bd. TWO-MILK WALKING WATCH HANDI CAP. Ist prize, £3; 2nd. £1 10s Entrance, S.i. ONE MILE HANDICAP HACK. Ist prize, .-Go; 2nd, £1 10s. Entrance. ss. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. 210 yards, over 8 flitfhta of hurdlea. Ist prize. £2 ; and, £1. Entrance, 2s 6d. Tho foUawlng events, fir which the Com mitted will award liberal priz;s, will a so take place:—Running High Jump. Boys' Rcce. under 1 years; Hop, Steo. an" Jump; Climbing Greasy Pole, Tug-of-VVar. 10 men a-Blde; Mona gerid Raoe, Siameso Twins Race. Sack Race, Keg and Boeke: Kace, Chasing the Bellman, and Novel Contolation Race. CONDITIONS. Entries (In writing) for handicap events and Maiden Race will be received atlmpsrial Hotel, Fort-street Auckland, on 12th Instant, tietwepn 7 p.m and 9 p.m. Competitors aru requirod to send in a record of past performances and oolmirß to bo worn. cjix entries or no race. All races *o start by report of piatol. St. Bontdict's HaDrtlcari to bo decided by p-tintß-first U. second 3. third 1. Competitor making ft falso start enall bo put baok odd jard, two yards on a second ocGKaion ; third time dis qualified. In all r-icea run in Beats, tho first, second, and third in each heat to run in final. Competitors ruanine iv colonrs other than thoso specified in entries will be lined 2s 61. Tho decision of tho Commltteo shall be final. Handicappcrß....Messrs Gollaghorand R. Kills. S3, PROGRAMME OF OTHER DISPLAYS IN FUTURE ADVERTISEMENT. OWEN MAHON. Hon. secretary. 13 L U M P T O N P A. R K. FIRST COURSINB MEETING FOR ■J.HIB SEASON On EASTER SATURDAY (April 9, 1887). Open to all-comers. AN UNLIMITED ALL-AGED STAKE for a Silver Cup (or specie) and a sweepstake of £3 each ; 10a to expenses. Entrlos, March. IS ; Nominations, Draws. &c, on bth April. For particulars, eco handbills. O. WALLNUTT, Auckland, Feb. 9, 1887. Secretary. Aleo, on Fame day, at Park, HANDICAP (TIME) TROTTING MATCH for — soys and n sweepstake of — novn. Entrance, with 10s each to fund, Marcb 18, with performances ; time allowances de clared 30th ; acceptances and payment of stakes on April 6. Distance, about 3 miles. Parti-.ulars in handhilla. 10-MOIUO H, At 10 o'clock. The urders'ltrod will e<-ll by auction at the W.VZ. Farmers' Co-operative AisoriHiion Klores I'o-iuorrow (\VoUi»dayl. Nt 10 o'clock. THE FOLLOWING:— APPM S POTA.TOE3 PdiAKS BUTTKK PLUMS BACON PEACHES ' CHEESE, &c. W. GAKEETT, Auctioneer.



Wanted. WANTED, a respectable Genorul So vant.—Apply to Mre Jas. Brown), Fu nishlng Warehouse, Hobaon-street. WANTED^ thorough Rood Gonon Servant; muet ho good plain cook Rood wages.—Mrs Jack's Registry, Mount Ede Koad. WANTED, a few hours daily, a Youn Girl or Middle-ag^d Woman; wor light.-Auckland Fruit Den t, Hobson-Btrew. _ 'WJ ANTED, at onco, Coat Hands TV Buttonho'ors, Machinists, and In provcra in alldoparcments.—Aucklann. C othni Company (G. M'jUride). Cumnio:cu-etrcet. WANTED,~a good Female Si.-rvaut" must bo a suiort pltun cook.—Appl, Ttmpemnce Hotel Boirding-huuso, carat- Wyndham ad Altmrt-Br,rt»-tP. \JK7aJNTED, a tow (ims lor iio.-ter V V Manufacture ; al?o, a Poraon used v nibkingup Fancy Hoei ry Shawls, Cardißanf ere., to take charg.i of this branch.—AvpJ' Hosiery Department, A. Clark & Sons, Suori WAN I'KU, , Generals, Female Cook Barmaid (town). Man (country). First class Servants winning Kngagementa ucLowjo: & Bradford's KiiuUtry Ufllce, 7, Lower Queen street. ANTED, by Young Lady, a Situatior ;is Companion or Lady lioln.—Addrow A..V., Posl-oiuce, Auckland. WANTED,"! Respectablo Place for t Young Girl of 11, as Usoful Companior to an Klderly Couple In the country ; wages nc objoct: good homo preferable—Apply at St.u< Office^ TXTANTED, an Approntico to lflnrn the V V Boot - making Trade ; Hand - sown Work and Peg do.; premium requirod jto board andliyn in the Hou-e.—Apply ».H. Staii OHi^. W" ANTED", v "SnYarF Youth" for "the Butchering.- Apply T. Barnaby, Kings land, New North Komi. WANTED, by a young man who is a scholar, a .Situation of any kind, labor ious cr oihcnviao, town or country.—H., bTAit Office. WAMTED, 2 Gontlomen Boarders ; comfortable board ; terms moderate Mrs Klllsou, Axliford Hoube, Vincent-street.— Apply m. Kllison, Tobaaconlßt, Market WANTEOTST I'urchaaerforCa'fhTFulr niture, 'Wettring Apparel and Odtla and to.—Mrs Davis,Kaiaugatipo Kaucl, opposite Past nillco. ANTED to Buy, a strong Butchor's Cart.-Addrosa Butcher, Stah Ofllce. WANTED, Horsehair, in any quantity (not.curleci).—Apply Brown & Dickens, Brush Factory, near Market. W"""~ ANTED, a small, li K ht, Spring Trap"; must bo in good order.—State lowest prico for cash, to Uowdvn & Potsn, Land and Kstate Agents, ISO, Queon-street. _ "VX7 Ai\ T X D to" Sell, "immediately, Ciioap, V? Largo Boarding llouso mar Qucon stroet Wharf, doing good rfstliurant business.— Apply Governor Gordon Dining Kooms. Albort street, WANTED to Sell, Best Fresh Buttori Is and Is Id per lb; Finest Canterbury Bacon, Gd per )b ; Cloud Potatoes. 5s (id per cwt. A Box of Splondid Tea for 15s.—Karlo and Mont gomery, Karaugatiapo ltoad. WANTED to Lot, comfortablo 4-roomod Cottage (stove und bath, city water), 89 (id, Brown-stroot, 2 doors from Kichmond l'.ond.—Vailoand Douglas, Shortlund-streot._ WANTED, House of six or eovon rooms, within 15 minutes of General PostoIIico; imiat have gaa and city water. State rent.— Box L'US. Poßt-olllce. WANTED to Hiro, by the week, a quiet, Stanch Pony and Light Cart. —Address, stating terms. " Turnout," Stah Ollicu. WANTED to Kent, nico Family Keei donco, not over lmlf-bour's walk from General Posr.-orlloe, 7 to U rooms; would take torn term.—Address, with particulars, to Mouse, Box 3!SI, P. 0.. Auckland. ANTED, to Loaeo a Farm ol -i:! 0 acres, IS miles from /.uckland, partly In gra3». together with o-roonied House, out buildings, and Orchard. This is a good oppor tunity for any person requiring a Uesldoneo nniir tho Sou, and wishing to «o in for poultry fatmltiK and fruit growing. — For further purti culars apply to the owner. W. N. MelntOfh, tiwuii'a Moad, Mt. Kden ; or to Hoskolh ana Aitkin. W' ANTED, every houHehohlor to test Morrison's Patent Disinfectant Fluid, tho best ever introduced. Quurt bottlos, 10, Hold by all respectable tradesmen. W4NTED, ovoryono to know that Mnrrinon-H Patent Uiainfcct»nt Fluid ia sure to prevent tho spread of fevers or oihor discaacs._ No house thouldbo without it. WANTED, 1,000 Childron, under 12 yoarß. to buy our Dolls. Id each, rouular price, la ; Woya' Bata, No. 5, Is KJU. regular prico, ■is BU. at the Sale, 8.1.C., Canada lluildiugs, Queau-atrcet, lato Coombi.'o'a. W" ANTED, 30,0C0 pooplo to rend the Stories In" N. 55. Illnsiratcd Tit-bitß.'1 W'AKTED", 500 ""Working Men" with Is lid to coma for Our Coloured Mole Tronseis during tho Sale of tho D.1.C., Canada Buildings. Lato Cooinbea'a. W' "ANTED KNOWN-China Toa Sutfl, 12.i Ofl 10 plocoo; Dinner Sots, 25s ; and other useful Goods aro still being sold iv Good bou's I/ondon Arcado inarvelloualy cheap. WANTED KNOWN — Auckland Fish Arcado Ito-opened fur tho Kale o£ Suuohed and Fi-esb Fish at Wholesalo Prices. Froeh Suuoly^laily^ \a7 rANTED~KN'OWN--lii hot, woathor v T tho luxury in upplyiug Kau do Cologno anil Toilot Vinegar, prico la tho largo bottle; Cut Glnsu Ecent and Bniellinu Bottles with Nickel Sllvor Tops, lv each, at Goodson's London Arcado, bcinc half their UKiinl liriMV WANTED KN'G'wfy-Cheap Mom- Reduced Fricoa-Heef, from ljd per lb; Mutton, from lid por lb ; Veal, from 2d por lb ; Lamb, from 2n ppr quarter. Tho best quality only T. 3. Mean. City Market. ANTED KNOWN, Dr. Do Jongh's celebrated Cod Livor Oil, 2a Gd tho Runbe'r'Pads for Infants. IM: Camphor l'ills,' 1r Vhe bottle; Koatlnic'u lußect Powder 8d the tin.-At JJampicr's Only Shop, lato IMnipisr's Boot Shop. Victoria-ntrwt. WANTED KNOWN-A grand asßort men» o? Sterling Sllvor Jewollory at Goodßon's London Arcado. Pricoa ridiculously low. Every article wurranted. ANTED KNOWN—For Birthday, Wedding, or any day Prosontß. the place to obtr-In thorn cheap and good Is Oood fion'e London Arcade. ■\S7~AKTES~KNOWN— To roduco stock TV of Watohcß at Goodaon's London Arcado, tho pricos fcavo beon reduced. Knglish Ijcvora, Ji;i; good Sllvor Watchos, £2. all warranted. WAN TED KNOWN- -1 Electro plated Forks and «!)«n» from Dd the dozon ; Whilo Metr.l (U'.rouKliout) from -/a trie doran; Black Tahlo Knivt-a and Forks, fisi tho dozen pairs; Whitn Table Knives from 7a Od Pocket aurt other Cutlery very cheap at Good son's London Arcado. WANTED " KNOWN. — Pawnbroker's Sale—TheiM will be nll'dred at, my Sale of Unri-deomed Pledges on MONDAY, Hie llih inst.. li New Pianos (1 an Upright Iron Mrau.l); al-io, a Hiirmoniuni; »lco. an Italian WiUnul Drawing Ko:ira Suite, Velvet Pile. Can bo in spected at tny Premises, Klliott-street, until Day of Sale.—Jamkb itAif, Pawnbroker. ANTED~KNO\VN—Hudson's rolo bmtod Balloon Brand B.klsg Powrifir, 9d tho tin ; Glafs Tumblers, M each : Pint do.. 41; Maglo Tuiisdng ForKa, Si; '^arvlcK K< ives and Fork 3 9.1 tho pair; .-teels, Od each ; driind Toa Trays, Is; Garden Semis. 3d the packet; Large Feather Dusters. 8:1: Eau do Cologne, (id; Hat Bruehos, 3d; Hand Mirrors 3d und ud ; Paint Brushes. 3d each ; Fly Traps, Od ; Flavour ing Ksiei'C^o. M ; Lota of Choap Hoots, etc.—At Oampicr'a Only ahop, lato Dampior's Boot Shop, Victoria-Etroit — Berlin Wool V T (good colour?). Is the J )b; Stay Busks, Id and 4dthopuir; bti:yo. 1»: Prints, 10 yards for 3s 6d : Ladies' Dretsun. 3o Gd ; Holland Skins, la fid ; Whito Do., IS M ; Linen Collara and Culla (Ladieß'l.Cd tno act; Linen Collars (Gent p). 3rl; inlwita1 Bun Hats. 3d ; Ladies' Silk Ties. 6d; H'lberrtushory Cabinota. Bd.—At Hampior's Only Shop, lato L'ampier's Boot Shop. Victoria-street. ANTJBD KNOWN—Valentines (een timontal). Id to 4d; \oung Ladies Journal and B iw Bell 3 Hd the monthly part1; ljondon Journals, "Family Horaid" and "Jfarnuy ltoider," ia ; Shaksporo's Worka, Id each; A.X.C. Books, (if or 3d; A.B C. Blocks, 3d the bo:;; Lot of other Fresh Books cheap; Pen holders and Lead Poncilß, 6d por doz. ; A'hito Kuvelnpes, 50 for M ; l,otter Clips, Gd ; Coloured Ink, 3d tho box of J colours—AtDampior'a Only Shop, lato Dampler'a Boot Shop, Victorla-stroei. WANTED KNOWN—That llot and Cold Bithn maj bo bad at la each, at the Auckland i'urkißh Bath Conipflny (Limited). Victoria - street Hast. — Tho Now I Premises, Lonie-Bireot, are new open dally for Ladies and Gentlemen, from '.) a.m. to S p.m.; on Saturdnys from i) a.m. to 8 p.m. Prices:— Single Batlm, 3a; in Bets of olght tickets, 20a : ou Thursdays and faturdayn (after 2 ji.in ). 2s ; Hot, Cold, and Plungo Bath, ifi. Thesoßatha aro very effectual in curinc; Colds. Coughs, HheumatiPiin, LumbaßO. ana many other com plrtlnts. Kxperiencorj attendam-H in charge. vy *«x s » k. now k— MBW SHtaXTB. DRKSSE3. MII,LINKKT. HHSliiilY, fco. BOW CHOWIffS. J»?iOM tow an Ktnil. 2jpJ«BtSsa IM PICWIC HJLTB, tmao BS. W. Sl. OOILVIH, WOTOSM; fc-tITRKM? WRM?. WA X X 1 D INSFSOTIOH OK MUNRO AMD MILLIOAHI 9 w h a a a. "TTfr ANTED KNOWN; CHEAT SALE Off REMNANTS PRINTS, STUFFS, ULAGES, RIBEONS, EMBROIDEKIES, &o, D. McPHER SO N, FlndlrjK b]ms")f overst'icked 'rft above. Is offJn/iE at such a Sucrifloa as to effect a Speedy i.learance, A. Jiw, QviolflUons of Uccs he la now show ing :— Prin'f, -3 ltd tbo dosen yards; Nun's Veil irgs. «to.. la ll!i the dez.'u yards B.ip.« G.l spray; Bibbont, (}yds for 63 ij«,rtios' iull Cniuiren's Struw Hate, la each; Bofß'iiitto, 9<l each Boys' Cottoo Shins, llja; Men's ditto, 1b 6d And other Lines equally Cheap. KAEANGAHAPE ROAD. -



J VST ANTED, a Boy for Blacksmith Shop -I VT One with a k-owlrd^o of the trade- Apply John Hean-t, top ot Ho .toi-atroet. WANTED, a Daivy of Freeh Butter, about uO.lis por week ; also. Fresh Eggs wsekly.^Apply Stab Office. WANTED, a Kitchen Man ; must un dewtand the work.—Apply to C, Canning, St. Mufigo Caf6, Queon-atreet. W"~ AfTTED, a Blacksmith immediately. —Apply ITraser & Sons, Phojnlx Foundry. ___^ ANTED, a Furnished Bedroom, with" in 5 minutea' walk of Post office. State terms.—Boarder, 23. Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.- Wyn yard Arms Hotel, Syinonds-xtrait. WANT KU, Steady M a rriod Man able to drive, milk, anrt garden; Woman Cook, Mun Cook, G-noral, 20s, Generate, 10s, 12.-1, private-—Mra Elamorc'a. WANTED, two respectable Boarders ; termo, waohing. a;id plunue and ahowtr h'lth innlntiori.lli-Miorwcok—Applr Wtah Office. WaN.L'JID, General Horvant ; 10a a week ; rererences renuircd.-Mra Jae. Knisht, butcher. St. Mary's Kiwi, l^onaonby. WANTED, Furnished Room with Board for a yountf lady. Outeidc door re quired.-^Address Ledger. Uox_Go, Post-ofiice. _ W"~~ ANTED to Buy,"a VoungG oat,noar klddiPK.-H.T.G., Stak Office. WANTED, Cabinetmakers and Wood turners to attend the Auction Sale of Timber. Mount Edon Itaiiway Station, To morrow, at 10. No reserve. ANTED,.Cook Laundress, Rood Geno rnls, urgently ; Nur 3 o. Housemaid, and Needlowoniau. — Select Reptistry, V.M.C.A.. Albirt-itroßt. WANTED, Kitchcnumia lor i'o Aruhj, Waitrcse for Opotiki, Nurae«irl, Cook. Billiard Marker, Gnncro.l, atoucu.-a. McLeod and Co.. 25. Queen-street. W"ANTD~t6~LET, nowly Furnished Houee. seven rooms; piano; noar Albort Park.—F. G, Kwington. Queen-street. ANTED, Boardors~for~all parts of town. Terms hi«rh and low.—Addroaaes at Select RcKintry. V.M.C.A.. Albort-Btreat. WANTED to Borrow, £100, good free hold security Addreaa, "J.D.," Post offico, Nowton, ANTED, Carpentore and Builders to Kdon Railway Station Tn morrow. "_ WANTED, Farmers and Settlers to attend tho Sale ot Timber To-morrow (Wednesday), Oth, at Mount Kden Railway WANTED, by Single Man, in a private family, Plainly Furnished Room, near Qaeen-Btroet; outtsido door profcrred.—Address, stating prico, T., Si'AnOfllco. \&7ANTED, 20 Men for StoneUrackinp. V » -Apply to T. Uolaooy. at 12 o'clock To morrow, at VV. Avenell's, lioach Road, Uovon pqrt WANTED, Uarponturs and Builders to attend Timber Sale at Mount Kden Rai way Station Tomorrow, at 10 o'clock. No reserve. OCrANTEI), a Gonoral "Sofvatit and W Nuraeglrl.—Apply to Mrs Webb. View Hoad. near Mount Rcskill Road ; or at Oak Houoo. Hobaon-atroot^ W" AsJTEt>rimmediatoly, an active Uirl, about 11 yrors of aso, to aseiat i" house work, anil sleep at homo.—Apply to Mra wil liaius, Tho wUiowk, Wynyard-stroct. _. WANTED, Farmera und Settlors to af ti'nd Timbnr Snlo at- Mount Kden Ilsil wny Station, To-morrow, 10 o'clock. No ro "vjy A N T B D ~ XL H © W S, GEORGE~GREGORY, PHiiTOGRAPIIItR, Quiet's B'JU.dimhs (Nw Thrna ljt.mt)ti, PUNSOMJY ):'.u Al). Ii now rrortnoln;;: J«rJK:l«si Photn(fre;ihi! at.ten oUu-wlni; reHaunußio rtitufl:— UkT'.v <(o Vi«tto, !or. B<l pur do».; (!abln«'.», .11 ia p.ir <;os Chil firon'o »t stwnc price. Hlifix c):wt niiaincllinc c.l a meniorato niivß.-io-.i on aboro pricts. Triiol onrii Dun-* tha door ruKultirly. WANTED, LANULOKUS wid Otbarß To Know that WILLIAM CRICK (Lute Librarian Supramo Court Library. Auck ana) uiidi-r'akcs Colloition of Rents. Kxrcution It Distress Warruiitx. Pouacsslon under Billß o! Bulo. in, with care and deayatuh. l Jrompt isttlomeiits a ajiocial Ccaiuro. Ofllco: 2i Coomwes'h Arcade, High-Btreat. "T)rr anted knows" AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (O. Mcimimi). commkkce street. "Vem. Vidi, Vici." We havo jusc opened out tho LAUOK3T BHIPMHNT OV TWKKD3, COATINGS, AM) FANCY WOR9TKU KVKR DKHVEKBU IN AUCKLAND. NO ADVANCE IN I'ltlOß, All-wool •(53; Tron«frs. 10a (VI; our Host XwPrd fac Suit, £! 17a Ci! ; iur lt-st l.:i::-.!K or VV,,lklnj? Truun)is.ai. lid ; laiihß' KifliuK Hubitß, fruni M*. liol.arvttfiv.ilorlnß Concern in New Koalanit. AUOKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (O. Mcßiudk), CO^IMn ItCiK-HTft^KT. "kjiMTLOYMENT of any kind wantod by B IJ Stondy Married Man.—Address Need, Utab Offloe. _ cmi/TON CHKESK, EX COPHC.-To JC) Connoicsc.urß. Ilotclko.li.i'fl. and !ho Trado: Con-iKnuiont of this favourito old Bnitlish Chn«<uhns arrivod in eplomlid contiiiion—ripo and blub. _ SITUATION vacant for a gontlemtin of aptitudo an-i abi'.itv as ropreßontiitivo o[ ilio Knultßhlo l.ifo ot U.f.. 12T. Uuecn Btroct. To an energetic man hantlnomo income. Tho Huperior Btrcnptb nnd prosporit-y of this Sociiity, its uncximp'cd prointit.ncrtH in vayintr cliimn, and Its liberality in (li'-nlinfr with poliryholdo™ MAKE IT KASY roll AN AGKNTTO WOKK Fi>» 1 UK KQUITADLK, AM)1)11'1'I';U1.T TO WORK AGAINST IT. TO RAKEliS.—Wanted, a fioocfSocond Hand for a n permanent situation in tlio suburbs Mum; lie a ulcaily mini Itnarfitd lire fi-rrcdl-—Apiily with rciVrun™ by loller to H.J., Jinx l!Hi. I'cial-ollli-i'. .~nil. mo' Hotel Proprietors —Wanted by ad- J vrrticr, Kn«aKemi-nt as ntnnnßcr of hotel. Thoroughly pracllcnl. JliKh»Bt refer nr.r.<>s from cmilinont und Kotjland —Address H.M.. STAlllllliCP. rSIO SO ■. iwITuKS. - An anplieh Solicitor, A 15 yonrn' pnneral practice, deslrt a KiiKago ni(int-Box9B. I'oatofflo. Lost and Found. "|~ OST, '2 Green Canarion.—Anyono re- S A rarninu time to W. K. Andcreon. tftanlcy- Mrnct. will bo rewardßrt. . L" OST, onSaturda"yo"voiiinj},VGoldllorso Shun Pin. sot wiih rliHinonda and rubies.— Finder rewarded at Sl'Ali Office. ~W OST, part of Hoarse Plume, between JB^J town Diitl Wuikotniti.-Findor will bo rewarded hy VV. Crowthor L LOST, a Spaniel Pup ; fix months old ; tinder rnwarded; anyono detaining him will be prosr-cuted—Tlios. Soarell. Architect. tiJ, Q-iecn-str^t , LOBT, from Provincial Hotel, a Spaniel Pup; white, with brown spo'o.-Anvono remrninsr aama to Provincial Hotel will bo rowarded. LOST, on Saturday evening !;iot, a Pink aud Grey Parrot.-Finder will bo rt~ warded on lfavin;; itnr. Mr Tayloia. P/iintcr, Nowton It-ad. nmr_Mr !l. SU-vorifqt.'rt Striv. LOST.an Open Pulling "Boat 7 about 16ft 1oi:k; pnintHtl whit«. A reward will ho Kiven on ilclivcriDC name lo Mrßuaeoll, Wdxh h:-i,:cln. Wharf; TBhOUND. at tho Sale os tho D.I.C.^ J? Canada Buildins". yi:u mm buy tor is M lSyrla of K"O(1 Drefa Material j ro(?nl!i.r price 8a l!d data CoombesV). Personal. HETTY CARNEY or Rita Maitland—A Letter awaUa you tit Postofficti. Ancle -1.. i id- AH V lorormiition with regard to Kobert Sim. a native of Obau. Argyloshirn. Scot laiiri. about .'Syeura old, will bo thankfully re n-ivi-rt hy ho Ainaridnn Oonßttl. Auckland. OAKSOiNA'L—the Timber at "Mount JT JCdf n l!ailw«y Station nm tbo cleared To nicrrow. at auction, at 10 o'clock. No r«jorvo._ A LADY is desirous of mooting with 3 _ZjL or 4 Gentlemen who require ronifortnblo Hoard, otc. Superior Accommodation, within n fnw minutea' walk of the Park.—Apply L.M.N., Star OMcp. OEJi^iONAL —The Salo of Timber at 3- Mount Kden Railway itation takes place To-morrow. ISSINcTfRIENDB tiro requoated to enko notice that the first halt yearly oato of the Vi.LO. Ie now on. Ruro har^.-tinn in uaoful Drapery.—Canada liuildioprs data Coombea's) Tenders. pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. TO STKAMSHIP OWNERS. Auckland" 7th February, ISB7. Tontlere, addreßaed to tho ttn3ersignefl. will bo received at thia Offlco until noon ot FRIDAY next, for tho Conveyance (by slearoerj, on MON PA.Y, die Uth inatant. from Auckland to Whangnpo. or from. Onehunsra to WbaD^apo, of the rnembors of tho Second Party (innluaiug Ihcir Lur'Stafe-a «nd Kffecte) of the Uereklno Village Hdmeatead Special Settlerß. D. A- TOLE. Commissioner Crown Lands. mo BUILDEKS, COKTR&.CTOiisT&c. ___ The undertignod havintr bnon appointed solo ocpnt for tho sila at Pnlhain. Wood, and Co's Mshurungi Hyrftulio Linio nnrt Cement, and bovine purchased from Mr Cbris Wood th« Ieo88»( tux jnrrt. nnd thn snod-will of his bufi iir-Hi", wi 1 "lirril. li • mii"vin|_ from hi'i p-nseiif. prt-iniseH u> 'hopo ociluiri^o t> Mr. Chrm. Wood, r.nsionis-aireet, Wcbt. (wljuiniug ShmtUird S-.W Mini, ami will bo vifpared to .upply the tmnc wlh pipon o' nl! ki-rtii. Lime. Brick*. Sand, Cement &c . &c, on the most favourable terms. R. O. CLARrI, Janr., CUSTOMS-STREET WJiST, AUCKLAND, VIPW. MANUFACTORY. HOBHONVILLg. - Coutiuued on Firat J"»sw.



Tolct rgTO LET, a Furnished Bedroom, with o JL without Hoar ' ".Ir-lroae, North Shore. N^ children.—Apply S-uk Oilice. „ „_ TOLET, a 5-roomed House, foot of Aito; Road, Stanley-street. City water laid on —Apply next door. nncTLET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent I 15a ; 5-roomed House, rent, Sa.-Apply T Harjior. Caaada-atrect, cloaa to Bathg, Pitt-st. _ TO LET, one or two Booms, furnishec or unfurniebod, Pollen-atroet, Surrej Hills, oreot Worth Road, Oth House down. TOILET, 4-roomed Cottngo, in Wotf atroet, Ga.a woek.-Apply Joha C; Mornn WclllnKton-au-eot; . mO LET, Shop and i rooms, suit a light « bu-inc3a; rent. 10a por woe!:.—Api'lj Spoakman's i'toro. Newmai-lcoi. f 210 LET (cheap), 3 and 4-roomed Homes, I Alexar.dr.i-atroet, Hrowu-Etrict.—J. Wil liams. Ttiiior. Vlctoria-'i'.rcbt. mo'TBTJ a Groomed Houeq, Brighton i Hoad, RemuerajKOOdsea frontage. Kent. 8a per \veeK.^pplyjojaun£CT_&J<olUD. TO JL.ET, s.roomod Cottage, Belmont Terrace, Kcmuera—Apply.to S. Pearco Railway Termimia Hotel, Auckland. T O LET, 3 roomed Cottage in Graham streot.-A. Wright, Toy Shop, Victoria street We3t. nnO LET, a nico 5 roomed Houao ; rent, JL Si per week. Also, two 3-roomed Cottaßea, 5i per week.—Apply Mrs Mell, Burrey Hills Store, Great North Roafl^ (J LET, One or Two Unfurnialied Raoma, with fireplace; KOcd view.— Ah:)ly Mm Pole, Lincoln-street, near PonEonby Road. __ nnO LETT~Monnt Edon, well fini?bed JL House, nice view, i rooms, pantry, store room, good carrion ; 'bu^oi paa3. Rentier. — Mr Woodward, Wynyard Road. TO LET, Five-roomed "Verandah Cot tuge, in O'Neil-3treet, Ponaonby.—Apply to -'•'. A3nton and Son, 8 New Zealand lniiuraace Buildings. TO LET, a Shop and i rooms, with fowl house, and large yard, suburbs; a raro opening for a business man ; rent, 12a per week. —Hapnaford'a Agency. nnO LET, noiit and compact 3-roomed viie^e^rSt.^lp^yaiVa^erTßusaS: street. Great North Road. mO LET, Arthur-st, off Franklin Koad, A now llouso. six rooms, bathroom, scullery, ranfto, uus, city watsr, near tram 3. Ront low.— Mr Urummnnd, Woort-atreot. rBTO LfcT, 3-roomedTCottago, Alexandra- A street, with 2 firo-plncßs. colonial ovon, and city WRtor.—Apply Mr Wright, Grocer, next door. Kent. 7s. rrtO LET, at a low rental, with the JL option of purchasing f tock, C. A. Porter's woll known Drapery liunnusa. Church-streot, Devonport.—Apply_on_the premises. rfflb'LETrArawa street, Kyber Paas, con- JL vnn ieut House. 7 roomo. bath, pantry, oto.; qua and wiitor laid en. gas Btovc, etc.—Apply (J. LaKobhc. Kyher Paes. rftio LET. a comfortable G-roomod Cottage 8_ noar Hobson-etreet, and a 3 & 4-roomcd Cottago.—H. J. Riordan, Hobson-Btrcot, near Cookatreot. Mb LET, a Six-roomed Houee with largo fi allotment, wator Jaiti on, etc., ofTPonsonbv Kocd-Apply to T. holers, Franklin Road, noar Wood-stroot. TO LET, cheap, Cottages in Jorvois Road near Three Lamp 3; alao, 3 Gro|jnd Floor KooinH in High-btreet, suitabio for sample mnma or oilicee. — Apply to Peter Oliphant, High-street. fjpo LET, larg>) Dwoliing-honae i beauti \Vorkn"on1'a UUouabV^ tf rea°r to Sawmill's.—Apply H. O. Uunßford, cato J. B. Grahum, Solicuor. ShiTtland-Btreot^ TO LET, with immodiate poFHestion, that Commodious Family Residence, with lliithoupoa and about 2 Acres luina, situate in Vall«y Road, and lately occupiod by Mr R. L. Skeor.—Apply Randorsqn &^Co ; nnO LET, Furniahed House, containinß 5 JL or mort! rooms ; übo of horao for a lady ; largo warden and every convenience; within onsy distauoo ot town by rail or 'him ; alao, attendance! if required —Apply Etak Office. nnO LET, 4-roomed House, bath-room and minutes' walk from Kar'-mßiihape Hoad. Rent vary low.-Apnly to Al. Baker, Arthur arid Bndille'a Mart. TO BE LET.in Kybor Pass Road, an S roomed Houbo, in thorough order, with bath room. Kaa and watof laid on. cyppor kitchen >-an?o, coiipor in wa6h-hon«o, concroti yard and other improvements; rent. ISa per wock.—F. G. Kwinston, ha'ate Agent. FinO LET, grandlv-eituated, Dewly-built JL Wariuo Villa Kflsiclenco. 15 minutes' walk from Quoc-n street and 3of tram; 8 rooms, bath roo'-i r.i cc t'tc ; city water laid in. and Raa in epc'h'room :'«top3 to beach for boitinfr, bathing, r-te. ; runt 173. — Apnly Kenilworth House, London-street, Pouaonby. rwyQ LILT, ot Uevonport, a boautifully -1 Rituatod. llrdt-cla-B 14-roomo'l House, on tho lioach P.Ottfl, botween the Victoria and D'ivonpoit Wharv(!S. aa lately occupied by Sir K. at l»-ratono. Kent niodertitn to a good tenant. —Apply ti W. Buchanan, Queen-street, oppoaito Oi-nkofN.Z. XHKs'fioPKIIf^IIs^VVART Rent Modoratp.—ApDly to K. POlVl'Uilt ,V O".. Ut-KESSTUKKT. rjlO BM lilfiT, Furnished, for 12 month?, -*- Mr MoLanKhlin'fl Houbo at l'apatoltol. 10 roams, cxclusivo cf bathroom, etc.; out. houses, Btahlo, coachhouse, etc., oto. Good Paddock, I7:J ncroa, hounded by creek, Orua uiontul G/otmdß, and Orchard 01 acres.— For further particulars apply to F. It. OLAUDK. Shortlandat. rpo ME IST THB TIMHB, I wit! Lot the CHORAL HALL for Conceits, rheatrloal3, BalU, or aund*r Servio«», »t R» tnoed »t»«k BWINOTONi ggtataAieat, (N 1SBOHNE~to Lot, monthly or othor ?T wise, a Rood roomy corner Shop, best Ktnad in Giaborui:, known aa Taylor's Kaddlor'a Shop ; rout moderate. — Apply at once to E, RoKura. Norfolk-aiTcet. Ponsunby. OFFICE Accommodation required for a few lnurs weekly.—Apply B.X, Stab Office. OFFICES TO LET, Exchange Chambers, '120. Quee/'-s'.reet -Tho r.^oms are lofty and wull-liKhtt'd, tuitablo for mfctioKP. commercial ■(ample rooms, uroliitecte, solicitors, So. Torma tnr.iliTatc—Apply J. Levy and Son, 120, Queen- For Sale. IJIOKSALE, 2 Double Wooden Bedstcadß .1' and 2 Kitchen Tables, Cheap.—Apply for address, Stak Uflico. FOR SALE, (cheap) 2 Horse Power En- Kino nnd Boilor. almost now.—Apply, Crawford, Medical Hall, Nnwton. TjjlOPr SALE~To morrow (Wednesday), _flj Oih. hy Auctii'U. at Mount Eden Railway Station, 50,0G0a of Timber. "fjTIGR. SALE, by auction. Cheap Timber ST iv lots aultnblo for outbuildings. &c, To morrow, at Mount Eden Railway Station. FOR SALE, Billiard Tablec, by Boroughs and Waits and VVrlKhr, anrt Co. Bargains (for cuph).-li. JC. Pnrtridge and Co. ■gyOR SALE, Tomorrow, at 10 o'clock, v.' nt Mount Edan Railway Station, Sawn and Dri'soed Timber hy auction. No rcaarve. ~9 rioii's ALE,"" a ""«ood Hack, perfectly A quiet, for nnddl=) or harness, suitable for a Jarlr ; raund in wind ana iimb.—J. Knott, Groy- TTIOR SALE, FHtings and Small Stock of .ftJ a Profitable Grocery Shop in a loading thoroughfare ; r.^nt, nominal to a good man.— G rocpr. Htar _O flic ;; i jiituk SALK, a first-«.laJS~Toivn"Dairy JD HusiOfßß with all appliuncee. Milk Con tiai'ts &-o : will bo sold as a whole or in three divistmm. -Apply Auck'and Dairy Co., Pitt street Dopot.^ fTIOR SA^LlOT^"WelTcstablished Carrying ■ and Parcel Exprets Bubliiobs ; very little capital required ; eauy terms to purchasur. A fiicd orouintr for an er.crKOtin rann.-For par ticulars apply by letter to •'N.Z.iV care of Btak Office. "BT'div SALE, cheap, and terms easy, ." ovor nn aero ot Freehold in one of tho bust iwria cf Ponennby. with deuo water front- Biro to thn Harbour, tognther with 9-roomed Houoo, aCmtHßoand. Stnblo and Outbuildinns. —Apply to John Sopiu't, Land Agont, 65, Queen st. IP Oil SALE, in the Ararimu, noar J * Drnry—Section 12S, consisting of 276 acres <.f Goo'! LiKht iiu«h l^and, well wuturtd, ud iniiiingchui-ch, imblio school, and the aucerior farms of Mr T. Kioley on;i others. Alsd, Sec tion 200, in sarro place, consisting of about 300 Acroa of very Rich, Level Land, with light bu6h—a lurgo quantity boini: tut9ra—adjoining thy furma m tho occupation of Mesara Nohbp, Pulman, and Snott.-Anply to J. GRKKNE, Opaheko : ortoj J GRICIfNH:. P.O.Onchunga. A 6it AND Little Property for Sale, consisting of 8 acroa rich ooil, all in grass and fruit troea. north-cast aspect, 6-roomed Honae, nenrly new, closn to 'busses and railway nation. Price wry low and easy terms.— Sinclair & Gray. J77. Quejn street. _ MUST ~BE~SOLD—A "good now Six rootned Houße, fTOlendidly fitted vv witli Qvcy convotitenco ; graud pocitlon : largs allotment 50 x 172. volcanic. Very small do posic and easy torma.— Apply to B. Bibby. Proaiwot. Terrncn. Mount KosklU Road. TyOUTHCOTE. — For Sale, Allotment _L 1 No. 13, frontage to Gladstone Road, enn tuininu 1 acn< 19 percVien— Apply to Peter McMahon. 'J'h Kopuru, Northern Wuiroa. SHEEP and'LamrT'kTdneya for~Saio76d por doz. Delivery during tlmn of (reezinß for export. To bo tuken in lots of not leaa than (i doz.—Apply Freezing Co., Railway Wharf. TO~BE~SOLDrthe Lease and Goodwill of a cood piyinpc Boarding Houee, in Whangarcl.'with 31 acres ot Land. Orchard, frood Btablinp:, ccachhouae, etc.. adjoining Rail way Section. — For particulars aadrope A. L. Smith, Dentist. Hoboon-etreet, Auckland. <f«-fl~a ~[T — KOR SALE\ 4-rooraed r.-&_L'iCp CnWBKO; easy diatauca from town. Tojcaaio iil.'otment: freehold.— Apply a" U'fliucr'.i. I-lii^.-rll-strHor. G-'o»t Worth Hnnd. B>~k~T TAh a. B 4TT4NS. EX VKRITAS, FROM: JAVA, FOR SALS, oi fhip to crriva as above—lß Tons of Rattans, iv lots to suit, purchasers. Apply early, to , NEW ZEALAND SUGAH COMPANY. (LIMITED). Customs stra



Public Notices. - TCTOR FREIGHT OR CHAIiTBR- The Schb. " OLIVE," 92 Tcks SStoj t PP 7°~ W. McARTHUR & CO. • "OOOTMAKER'S ST BlKE—Bootmaker ' 1 JO* arc rcnueated to keep away rroin Chris: ■ j chnrch._nntif_lhe dispute (there) ia settled. jpUTi . VALUATIbjSS This Year tear '. \J fulH iV e.TJSSa of value I Kush to Hanng • fort} at oncn, who. v/irl. Make Oat and JLJelivo Objections (1b caohll' Lfabe no time v a" "GLASS of Wo^b'9 Scrt'w api*s' at' bod tins . A. W ju give you a Bound night's resfi A DDRESS to Business MenI.—#hVJSetf __5L J. S. Hill will Deliver an Addrfie:? TO MORROW (Wednesday) in the Naw Zealand Insurance: Co.'s Upuqr Room from 12.30 till ) o clock. Como, it only for a few minutes. ■gjUSU.—SOMETHING ; NICE !—Rakini JD smoked tUh atewcd with a lump of biitte: and cap of milk, pepper to taatfl. A MOTHER OPPORTUNITY — Th( J\. Great Half-yoarly Sale of the D.I.C. c 1 Canada Buildings, Quoen-atreet. HARD Times no More—Why pay big prices for Ladies' JJreason, when you car get a fnll drees for 2a ft! 3 at the Great gale of the D.1.C., Canada Buliding3, late Coomben's. ASK your Grocers for Koyal Romy'f Starch, lib and Jib boxes, nei wol_~t, » is the beat; wholesale.—Apply to Mr Artlfnt Maay, Hluh-jtreet. Sole Agent for the manufactur'ora. ~X. CCOMMODATION for a few Boarders JTA. may bo had at Mr Oolebrook's, Middle Mountain Rond, adjoining Baiter's, near Hen derson Station.—Toraioi Adults. Ss per day, oi 2as Berwick. (Children half pricn. A PARTMENTS. — Superior Aeoommo- J\- dation for two Kcntlemen, with1 partial board; no other lodgers; no children.' iVfe minutes of train.—"Apply Select Registry. V.M.C.A. PtfOPLK are load in their praise of the merits of Wolfe's Schxactb. THE Siggeat Literary Shilling's Worth in Australasia— Brett a AuoKland Almannu, Illustrated. T~ 0 RESIDENTS OF "WET^ON,—AII Shopa will be Closed on Wednc'sda?, a! 6 p m, from this data. SLAUGHTERING Drapery and Clothing O Goods. Now is the time for Bargains, dur ing the Great Sale of the U.1.C., Canada Build ings, late Coomhes's. FISHT^RaUino Smoked Fish at the Boat, on Wedneaduys. Thursdays. Fri days, and Saturdays. Fresh supply each day. TTnDIA GAUZE—AII Wool, and Silked JL Wool. Recommended by Dr. Haines for invalids and those who wear __ane_i in a«m mer.—J. M, MuLachlan. 222; Quoen-atieeti WOLFE'S eOHNAPPS ia greatly niied in hospitals for medicinal purposes: N SALE, 116 Best Auckland CHEESE. Six different dairies and si*?. In lots.to Buir. purchasers, at Auction PricaS. — Qeorgo Sibbin. Fc-ft-Btreet. S"'' i/PEttlOK Board and Residence, five minnteß' walk from Devonport Wharf. The position lo very select, and house stands on a larco garden by itself. Every home comfort and reasonable terms.—Apply Star Office. M~ARD CASH is the thing wa want in theso hard times, and we are prepared to Kivo thoao who possess it all the advantage of tha low price we paid for the Stock of the Co t operative Co. We soil the balance of it at prlc<w ranging about 10a in the £ at this Sale,— D.1.C., i Cauuda Buildings. Late Ooombes'B. WOLFE'S~3CHNAPPS~er.joys~an~ulibounded: • * popularity unsurpassed by any other article in tae Colonies. FACTS are stubborn things ; neverthe less, thi3 is a feet: You can buy at our eali^a our best Nelson Tweed Tronsora from as lid ; and Men's Tweed Suits from 16s 9d ; at the Great Halo D.1.C., Canada Bulldinga (late Coombca'B). ' HOW to increase your income at once, wo sell 23 9d Hen'n Shirts at la lia; la 6a Colonial Knitted Sox for 18 ; 2s 6d Straw Hats for la Od ; 12a 6d Boyo' Knicker Suita for 4b lid andfiullfl; at the Great Sals.—D.l.C., Canada BnlldliiKß. Late Coombeß's. CITY WATER,.—Tho waste of the city water is nothing in comparison to the wilful waste of money of those who neglect viciting tho Great Sale of tho D.LC. where foil Bet iO* worth of Gooao for 12s 6d.—Canada Buildings (Into Coomboa). CHAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Agent. S3. Queen jtreot, opposite Fort-uireot, haa always for Bale and to Lot, large and small Houses In the City; Suburbs, and Country Districts; also. Farms, improved and unimproved, in varioui parts of the province. Several eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and Suburbs, foi oaeh or on deferred payments, mO~THE ""ELECTORS OF~~THE .A. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. H. F. ABTDfiRSON begs to announce that he is a Candidate for a seat on the above Board at tho forthcoming Election, lour support and influence reapoctf ully solicited. mO THE ELECTORS OF THE AUCK JL LAND HARBOUR BOARD. Ladiks akd Gentlemen,—l ben to announce that I am Canaldato for Re-olection, and if you will do me tho nonouroC again electingme, I will in the future as in tho past ondcavour to mete ou .qualju.tlcet.alL D . H . McKENZIEI Auckland, February 3.1857. (^TANDARDTNISORANCJrc'bMPANY, MX FREDERICK NUTTER haß been ap pointed Managor of tho Auckland Branch oJ tho above Company. THOMAS K. FISHER, General Manager. HEN DOCTORS GIVB YOU UT, Moss. GARNIEB. tho Hleotrlolan, win tare you. Consultation FBKB. KT«y kind tt Quinplfclnt Treated at— BAGLETON'S TOILET HALL, 80. QUEEM-STKEET. Hours oi Att«ndanoe; Ito II and (to 9, Eaotrls and Galvnnio, Faradlo, and MedlolMl Bath» Rlao Riven by Mons. Gamier. Jfojuboro of T«Btlmoniolii oaa b» MOB m appllcagOM. RUSSIAN Tea Packing Company's PURE BLENDED TEAS OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. The "New Zealand Herald" saya:-"On ao count of their trade in tho now celebrated Rußaian Co.'s Blended Teaa having grown too large for thsir old premises in High-atreet, Meeara John Barle and Co. have opened an ofUco aud depot at 207, Qneen-street, next Arthur's Mart. The new premises have been moat elaborately fitted up in black and gold, and the uniqueness of the deooratiqns, both inside and out. make the place one of tlfe sighta of tho city, showing that the firm have faith in the fmuriS ot their Blended Teas. Mcsara Karlo & Co. oro well known in Auckland as clever and reliable tea experts, oni that they have taken a hand In the pushing of the new lino of teaa is, to our mind, a sufficient proof that the article oitaed is what it ia represented to be." ■ The Auckland Evening Star says:— ■•Messrs John Karie & Co.. the renowned tea tasters and dealers in Aucklaud. have now opened in Qneen-atrect. next Arthur and Bud dlo'3 Matt. Thore are few men about who understand teas better than Mr Karle. He haa Kiven tho tea buainoaa his sole attention for years, and as a blender of pure teas, ought to rccsive a large support from the hundreds of homes in Auckland. Ho deals in nothing hut teas, and may certainly claim to be the people B tea Blesder." Be? Wo* thee expressions of approval from the public press wa are In almost daily receipt of tha moss encouraging testlmonialn regarding the superiority ot our Russian. Co.'fl Pure Mended Teas ovor all other packet teas, and the rapid and steady Increase in our trade chows that the ton drinkers of the colony are appreciating our cirjrts to place in their handß Pura and Propurly Blended Teas at prices within the reach of all. These Teas put up in packets Daarins: the Comcai-y's label and trade mark (without which none ara genuine), mtiy bo had throuch aay icapectable grcosr, or at tne loa Depot. 207, Queen-street, Auckland. JOHN EARLE & CO., TEA MERCHANTS. POST-OFFICE BOX No. 2C6. Agents wanted where not alraady represented. CELLING OFF.! SELLING OFF IMMKNSE*KEUPCTIONS. R. WATTS, SHOK MANUFACTURER, Winstonks Buildings. SVMONUS-STREET, Being over stocked with First-claaa rhK^USJG^tk'Sx^kTJE^OB. CASH. MRS WIGG'S NEWTON LAUNDRY, GPJEY-STJBKT INBAR ran Top). Established 18SU. Visitors to, od4 Kcsldonts of, Anaktand w« rßtroostod to obaorve thnt thiß Laundry is th« by thoroughly practloal hnnda. Gonta Clothoi Dl«aned and thoroughly vressed i Laoe CuxttvUTi ra^rawivi ■ T-ndlca' Droßeeo waahed and Ironoa SSStart'taS k« » reooiaUty at thta B«tafc liebxneuai. ____^____^—_ ■noOIS, BOOTS, BOOTS Before buying elsewhere, CALL AND INSPECT THE PRICES OUJ GOODS ARE MARKED AT. You will find YOU CAN SAVE 20 PER CENT. On the usual price charged. ON3 TRIAL WILL PROVK THB FACT Gents." Bo?t8 Soled and Heeled .. S!s M LAiuiia' do. do. do. - la Oil At W. WATTS'S, :, . . HOBSOS-sr., . , . And Kabanbahapi Road (next Bail & Mom gomoiy'e). ' - v • ■ - ' ' •



-pANMURfiI LICENSING DISTRICT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOB TRANE FKR OB" LICENSE. I, John Jamieson. of Panmure, being thi holder of a Publican's License in respect of the honee and premises isituato at Panmure, am known by the sign of the Panmure Hotel, di 'ottreby atve notice that I desire to obtain, am will, aJ.fhe next Licsning Meeting, to be holdei at Panmnro ia pb*?od day of March, apply foi a Transfer o£ Sio e^M license Jrom myself tc Arthur Cos. mj- appcJiTe?. Dated the Ith day of February, ISS7. JOHN j'&KIEaON. ICISNSING ACT 7 SSSI, KLECTION OS" UCENaIM* (JuaIMITTEKS, Pard«am; to the prorlelons ot »he Licenemg Act. I82»i «nA Amendments thereto, and th? KegulatAJna o! Local Elections Act, 1876, J. HcSury tiidlnmr, K<stt»rnin(f Olilcer jor each oi o> the several-dietr«to,n»coDstitutsd under the LiconEiug Act, lSS1!, raestloncd in the llrßt colUnfn cf ttio schedule tenrelD. hereby give public nc«tif o that an Election lor eanh of the said dißtrictn. of five duly-qualified xrawons to be members of tha Licensing Committoa fsr anch districts will bci heM 9« MUR3UAY, February 17,1857. And I hereby »?point the hour ot noon on WEDNESDAY. Februarys' as toe time, and the place mentioned in thoeec'oiHi column o£ the said schedule, opposite the name of a district, for the nomination ot candidates tar the paid office. £nd thereby give further notfes that Nomination Fayßre. signed by the Candidate and two duly-quali:*B!l electors of the district, must be delivered to rti'e. as Returning Omcer, on or before the hour afol'cuaid. at the place larein montloned for nomiriatloiS:— schedule. Fmst Column. [ Second Column. I ■ AuoklandEaßt .-. j City Counoil Offices, High- Auckland Norlh.. Mr1 White's, BookseUer, Queea Bjreec Auckland South. Mr A. CsCrti>oirs. Book- ECllcr, QueencUeet. Karangahapo .. Mr Fisher's Hardware Store, Upper SymolWa-st, FoBSOHby ~ - Airs Payne h Bakery Eatab liahment.Poneanby Road, Graf ton .. .. Messrs Kelso and Hardy, Grocers, Telephone Bu • reau, UpperSymondsst. Nomination Papers can be ontsined at City Council Offloeß, from the Townglerk.^ Beturning Officer. _3'Bbruary_I 1 1887 : <^L T&fEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CAHCciLS AGENCY COMPANY (Ld.). It is hereby notified to SBaJebolderß in New Zealand that a Dividend at the rate- ol Ten per cent, per annum for six months ending 3lst De cember last, and a Bonus of five per cent, will bo payable at the Company's Offloe, Queen-street, on ana after TUESDAY, the Bth instant. FRKDK. BATTLEY, Inspector. Auckland, February 7.1887. OTICB is hereby given that the partner ehip heietofore snbsisting between the undoreittned, WniMJt Branstoit and Feancis Forstbb, under the stylo or firm of Branston and Forster.intheTradfl or Bnsinessof Plumbers, Braasfonnders, and CopperEKriths, at Auokland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, has been this day Dissolved by Mutual agreement All Debts dne to and owing by the said Firm • will be received ana paid respectively by the Eaid Francis Forstef. Dated this 13th day of January. 18S7. : WM. BBANSTON. r. FORBTEB. - Witness: W. Kigbv, Solicitor, Auckland. XN reference to the above notice, I now i. take thß opportunity of intimattog to mj Friends nnd the Publio generally that I have entered into Partnership with Mr Samuel bEOKGE Lee. The firm will carry on Businesa under the ptyle of Branston and Lee, at their Works, Customhouse-Btreot, next the Dock, and I respectfully refor you to our Card at foot. WM. BRANSTON. Telephone, 471.] [P.O. Box, 87. BRANSTON AND LEB, COPPERSMITHS. BEASBFOUNDEIiS, PLUMBERS, GASFITTKHS, HVDBUALIC ENGINEER &C, CUSTOMHOUSK-STBEET. <Next the Dock.) ■££& tiSdHMtom ANEHDNGi REGATTA. TO TAKE PLACE OST SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1887. Presibent: Sir G. M. O'Rorke. Vice-Pbesidbnts: Mayor of Onohunga F. M. Brookfteld, Esq. Hon. J. Wil iaiuaon Captain Worsp Col, Shepherd K. J. O'Sullivan, Eeq. A. J. Dickey, Esq. Committee: D. Adaica J. Bowo J. C. Blikey W. Wastenoys W. Bruford K. L. Watt Dr. W. B. Krson W. F. Wilson J. Pitt . G. Vause T ( Pariiall A. Schnaucr T. Snarpa A. Sims PROGRAMME. (Under Auckland Rowing Association.) GUTTER KACE (Handicap).—First prize, £10; second, £l. Entrance, 10s. Course, about 12 miles. To start at 12 noon. YACHT KACE. tor yachts of 6 tonß and under. First prize, £5; second, £1. Entrance. Ills. Same course as in Cutter Race. Open to all comers. Time for tonnage. . SENIOR WHALEBOAT UACE. — First prize, £10; second, £2 lUs. Entrance, £1. Course, about 3 mile?. Open to all comers. MAIDEN WHALEBOAT RACE.—First prize, £6; second, £I. Entrance, 10s. Same course as other race. For all those who have not won an advertised race for money. OPEN SAILING-BOAT RACE.—First prize. £3; second, £1. Bntrance, 10a. For boatß 20ft and under. Course, about 12 miles. Open to all comers. FOUR-OARED GIG RACE (Gunwale)-—First prize, £3; seoond, £1. Entrance. Kb. About 3 miles straight. Open to sll comers. PUNT RACE (Flat-bottomed, Pair-oarad).— First prize, £3 10s; second, 10a. Entranoe, 2s Gd. Open to Residents on the Manukau. Conrse, 1 mile. SHIPS'BOAT RACE.—First prize, £3 ; second £1 Entrance. 03. Open to crews of ships in harbDnr. About 2 mileß. LOG KACE. — First prize. £2 ; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s 64. Open to all corners. Logs to be not loss than 2ft in length. Course, about a quarter of a mile. DUCK HUNT.—Prize, £1. Entrance, 2s (3d. GREASY BOOM.—Prize, £1. Entrance, 2« 6d. WATER TOURNAMENT. — Prize, £2 10s. Kntrance, sa. SENIOR SWIMMING RACE.—First prize, £1 10b; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s6d. About 300 yards. JUNIORSWIMMINGRACE.-(Boys under 16), —First prize. £t; sosond, 53. Entrance, Is. (Programme subject to alteration by Com mittee.) Handicappers : The Committee. Nominations, accompanied by entrance money, mubt bo muds to the S-cretery on or before sth February, for thn following: — Cutter, Yatch, Whaloboats (2), Gig, and Open Sailing Boat Rices. Keiraindui, post entries. CVKNING. between 8 and 10 o'clock. Suitable tratuß to wharf—l 2 noon, 1.10 p.m., and 2 pm. Competitors' boats conveyed free of charge. Early notice to railway authorities required.' F. W. GREEN! Hon. Sec. mHB BUTCHERS' ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPORTS. THE ABOVE WILL TAKE PLACE AT TAKAPUISA RACECOURSE on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. PRINCIPAL EVENTS. FOOT RACES 100yds MAIDEN RACE. Entry, 3a 6d 200 yds HAN DIC AP. Entry, 3« loOyds ALL-COMERS' HANDICAP. Entry, 3a. Ist prize, about £5 «oyds HANDICAP. Entry, 3a 6d 200 yds BOYS' RACE. Entry, 2s 61 1 mile ALL COMERS' HANDICAP. Entry. sb. Ist prize, about £5 MASTER BUTCHERS' RACE, 100 yds. Entry, 2a Bd 20Uyds HURDLE RACK. Kntry, 2s 6d lmtte HANDICAP. Bntry, 3s6d HORSE RACES — TROTTIKG HANDICAP, 3 miles. Nomination, 10b ; acceptance,los ANNIVBRBARYH4NDICAP, 1$ miles. Nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10b HURDLE HANDICAP, U milon, over Six Flights of Hurdles. Nomination, 10s acceptance. 10a All Horses must be the bona-flde property o Butchcra. and must have been in Basket Wort tor one month prior to raca. EntriPS and Nominations, with Colours, "wil be received by tbe Secretary at Robxnn's Kooni on lit NDAY. Feoruury U b»t»eei 7 and ! p in. Acceptances on MONDAY, February 2L Othor Sports asd Aninsamentß will be ai raneed on the G'ound. Admission to Ground, Is fid per head; Chlldrer 6d each. Children with tickets carried per Ferry Bos free. The Artillery Band has been engaged. ■ R. H. HOPKINS, ■„••■•■ ■•• • Hon. See,



■VTBW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. POPULAR EXCDRSION. REGATSA AND SPORTS at MERCER, CANOE HURDLS RACES. MAORI WAR DANCB, &Ck SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 18S7. On S ATURDAY. Febrnary 12. Cheap Exour sion Tickets to MEKCKR will t» issued at Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga, by tBo uralnarj Train, leaving Auckland »« S a.m.. Newmarho»,B.loa.m..ondOnehungaatS«)a.in.. available for Return by the Ordinary Train leaving Meroer ac 0.3U p.m. Kkisbn Fares: First Claes 63 Second Claßß, Is 9d' Including Admission to Sports. Those Tickets are available for day of Issue. only, and only between the station issued at ami Meroer- BY ORDER. District Traffic Manager's Offloe, Auckland, February 8,1887. Auctions!! i TO-MORROW, ---\ At 11 o'clock. . . TRADE SALE OF WINES AND SPIRITS, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, &c. «tr\r\ yTc~K ages* OUU Cansiating of- Alo, Stout, Lager Beer. Whisky and Brandy (bulk and caße/, Bsuare Gto, Old lorn, Port, Sherries, Ao»tralian Wine, Clarot Rum, Champagne, &F> Also, 30 cases German Cigars 5 cases Manilla Cigars 1 caae Cigarettes Terras at Sale. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th and llTn, At 11 o'clock each day The Whole of the Stock-in-trade of Mr T. :. Varnom, Draper, Upper Quoen-atreet," who is leaving for England, Con sisting of— DRESS MATERIAL, PRINTS, CASH MERES, MERINOS, LAOES AND TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, FRINGES, CURTAINS, CRETONNES, FLAN NELS, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY,.. SILK, MILLINERY, AND GENHRAL DRAPERY". ". &c, &o-> &O-. T BWIS Will sell, on the Promises, corner ot Upper Queen and Wakefield-streots, onThursday and. s j Friday, atll o'o.ook each day, maß WHOLE OF ABOVE STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY. WITHOUT RESERVE. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 and 11.. At Eleven o'clock each day. The wholeoftheStook-intradecfMrT. Varnom, Draper, Upper Queen-Btreet, who is loaying for England, constating of DRHSS MATERIALS, PRINTS, CASHMERE, MERINOS, .LACES, FRINGES, CURTAINS, CRETONNES, FLANNELS, HABERDASHERY, ( , . HOSIERY, SILKS, AND MILLINERY, &c, &c. &c. GABRIEL LBWIS WiU seUasabove, at eleven o'olook each day, mH E WHO L E O F AB 0 YE. ' i. Without Reserve. TO-MORROW, AT 10.30. >-' GREAT UNRESERVED CLEARING. SALE. SUITES IN HORSEHAIR, SUITES IN 'CRETONNE, REP, &.C., 10 CHEATS DRAWERS,'fto, f. 3. jo n'e s ..•"•-. Has received Instructions to boII withont re .' • serve to-morrow at 10.30 a.m., ">IANO, by Stemnien Carl Eke, 2 Horse hair Suites, 3 do in Damask and Cretonne, 5 oouches, 7 Iron Bedsteads. 10 Chests Drawers, 7 Meat Safes. Dining Tables, Warehatands, , )ranlng Tables. 10 Sets Ware, Chairs. Mottled Kauri Cheffonier, &c ■ • . .. ; AIHO, Large quantity useful Hitchen Utensils. . ; Without Reserve. ■ .'"'; B ABIHUE] [J< £• BUDDIJt TO-MORROW, atll o'clock. , PRODUciTiRUIT, ftc.l TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Will Bell by auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, Tomorrow, at 11 o'clock a.m., QAA BUNCHES FINE"EIPE FLU O"" 'BANANAS" :.!f i - Auckland Plums, Greengages, Damsons, Grapeß. Pears, Apples, Peaches; Lemons! &c. i PUODUCE. &o.^Oats, Maize, Chaff; Good :■ a Factory Cheese, Bntter,1 Lard,- Bacon, Honey, Jam, Sauce, Lollies, Biscuits, Counter Scale, Weighing Machine. i 7 Finb Peafowls Teims: Cash Before Delivery. MONDAY, FEBRUARY', 21,, At 12 o'Clock. . BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF TUB SUPREME COURT. VILLA'RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENT, VICTORIA ROAD, NORTH SHORE. V T.. M. JACKSON Has bee a instructed by the Registrar of the .Supreme-Court to sell by public ecaction, at -- . their Mart, Vulcan Lane, on the above data, mHAT NEW AND COMFORTABLE -*• VILLA RESIDENCE of 6 rooms, situated ;', on the Victcrla Road, North Shore, with the Allotment No. sof subdivision of AUotmemt 2S, . Saction 2 ot the Parish otTakapuna, having a froniage of tart, to Victoria Road, by a depth of 120 ft., as now occupied by Mr C, J. Holroyde. TITLE: LANK TRANSFER! For plan and conditions of sale apply to the •' ■ Auctioneer. T. M. JACKSON, Vulcan Lano. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15,, At 12 o'Clock noon. BY ORDER oFTHE SHERIFF. At the Suit of Alfred Buckland (whose Solicitor is Robert Browning, Esq.), against Thomaa Foley and Patrick Lundon. The undersigned, instructed by G. W. Basley, Esq., Deputy Sheriff, wffl'sell at their Auction Rooms, City Market, on the 15th' February at 12 o'clock noon, all that, the interest of the abovenamed Defendants in the i STOCK-IN-TRADE, CARRIAGES, HORSES, GOODS, CHATTELS, AND EFFECTS, as undermentioned, now being in and upon their business premises in Albert-Btreet, viz., , 0 DOUBLE BUGG.IES /W 5 Single Buggies, 2 Waggonettes, i Tan- - daus, 2 Broughams, 1 Barouch, 2 Busses, 2 Hansoms, 2 Breaks, 1 Mourning Cab 2 Hearses, 9 sets Single Harness, 12 sets Double Harness, 1 set Pair-horse Harness, 1 set Four-horse Har ness, 7 bay Horaes and Mares, 11 black Horses and Mares, 11 grey Horses and Mares, 1 chestnut t Horse, 3 brown Horses and Mares, 2 cream c Horses and Mares, 12 Whips, 12 Horse Cloths, 1 Stable Barrow, 3 Dung Forks, 3 Brooms, 4 Saddles, 4 Bridles, 4 Break Plates, 10 -pieces ■'■ 1 Sundry Harness, 4 Pair Lamps, 8 Buckets! 2 : . .. Ladders, 1 Clock, 3 Curry Combs, 3 Brushes, 1 . " 3 Set Plumes, &o. 1 Iron Safe (large), 1 Office Table. 1 Arm Objilrvl Cane Chair. , : \ Subject to a Bill of Bale from Thomas Foley •- Patrick Lundon, and Michael Coughlan Dignan, of the City of Auckland, Livery and Bait Stable i keepers, to Peter Dignan, of Auckland, Gentle man, dated the 23rd day of July, 1886, acopy of ,t which is filed in the office of the Supreme CourS at Auckland as number 86/203. HESKETH, 41TKW, &CO. coattuowl on ronrth Pact ■