Deaths.

HARPER.—On August 17, at her residence, Kyber Puss Road, Margaret Harper, late of Colcraine, County Antrim, Ireland. " With Christ which is far better." Private interment.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close as under :— This Day.

For Mangawai, Hakaru, and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m.

Thursday, 18th inst.

For Port Fitzroy, Tryphena, and Okupu, per

lona, at 7 a.m. ForWaiwera, Te Kapa, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Ports,

per Rotomahana, at 11 a.m. For New Plymouth and Southern Ports per

Gairloch, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.in. For Rarotonga, per Louie, at 1 p.m.

Fkiday, 19th inst.

For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at

11.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 12.30 p.m. For Opotiki, per Douglas, at i p.m. For Whitiangi, Gum Town, Upper Mill, andTairua, per lona, at 5 p.m. • For Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Clansman, at 5

pan. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Wlian , garei, Kaino, andMangapai, per Wellington, at 5 p.m.

Monday, August 22. For Suva, Fiji, per Wainui, at 4 p.m.

For London and Continent of Europe, via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth (per Kaikoura, from Wellingon, 25th inst), per Hawea, at 3.10 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.15 a.m. United Kingdom mail will be due at Plymouth on October 6.

For Australian Colonies, per Mariposa im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southern ports, ncr Wanaka, immediately after arrival of Maiposa.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, this day.—Arrived : lona, From Auckland, at 4.5 p.m. yesterday. Russell, this day. — Arrived, Roto •nahana, from Auckland, at 7 a.m.

New Plymouth, this day. — Arrived : Rotorua, from Onehunga, at 6.15 a.m. Opotiki, this day. —Arrived : Chelmsford, from Auckland, 5.30 p.m. yesterday. Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived: Hauroto, from Lyttelton, 9. a.m. Kaipara Heads, this day.—The Durham is towing out the barque Caberfeidh from the Makarau.

The Lizzie Guy arrived on Sunday and proceeded up the Wairoa to load.

The Annie Wilson and Recaraia are at the Heads ready for sea.

ONEHUNGA SHIPPING.

DEPARTURES. Wallaby, s.s., Leys, for Foxton Rotorua, s.s., Neville, for the South

The s.s. Mallaby and s.s. Foxton left yesterday afternoon after undergoing re pairs.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL.)

\ UNEMPLOYED IN WALES.

i London, August 16. f Thousands of quarrymen and fac tory operatives in Wales are unem oloyed, in consequence of the suspen sion of operations through the drought cutting off the water power used for •nil! purposes.

THE MACGREGOR SAFE.

VOWED INTO PORT BY THE

STAFFA.

An Eventful Cruise. "^

The steamer Macgregor, on account O£ •vhich vessel very considerable uneasiness has prevailed here during the last few days, was successfully towed into the Manukau by the s.s. Staffa at an 3arly hour this morning. At day light the signals were shown from the flagship, indicating that the bar might be taken, and soon afterwards the little Staffa could be seen struggling hard towards port against wind and tide with her disabled companion in tow a long dis tance astern. The steamer arrived off the Onehunga Wharf shortly before 7 o'clock, and even at that early hour there were a great many persons to see that all was right, and to make a hundred different inquiries. The Staffa berthed on one side of the wharf and the Macgregor was speedily moored In the opposite berth. The disabled vessel attracted a large amount of attention, and was inspected from stem to stern most minutely, a temporary steering apparatus proving to be a most attractive item. The ftlacgrcgor's Cruise.

■ The officers of the M.acgregor were inter viewed by a Star representative, and the following narrative of her eventful trip was obtained, chiefly from the chief officer, Mr "Wolfe, and the chief engineer, Mr W. Macgregor. The Mcgregor left Wanganui on Thursday last, at 1 p.m., having on board nine Armed Constabulary men from Wellington, bound for Opunake, and three passengers from Wanganui booked for One hunga, viz., Miss Hylton, Miss Cullen, and Mr Donovan. She had also about thirty tons of general cargo for all ports north of Wanganui, and was provisioned with food and water for a fortnight. Wan ganui was left with a moderate breeze from S.S.W., but there was a heavy sea running <g® <j}» b*r, and it was evident that the $«!K36w552 ■!?♦ Particular spot would be anythiiig'but pleasant. The signals shown intimated that the bar could be taken, and Captain Johnson decided to proceed on his journey. The Macgregor was off the bar at 1.30 p.m. (Thursday), and when cross ing had a very rough time of it. The sea that was rolling made her remarkably lively, and without the slightest warning she

Struck the Bar Heavily. The sensation was most alarming, for the vessel was most rudely shaken,and for a few moments great uneasiness prevailed amongst those on board. Fortunately, she cleared the bar withont any further mishap, and then an inspection of the damage was made. It was found that the Macgregor had struck the bar with her after end. >Her rudder post was carried away and the rudder was almost wrenched away from the vessel, whilst all four blades of the propeller were missing. The stern post was fortunately not injured or carried away, as has been previously stated in error. A Temporary Rudder. After the bar had been cleared by the Mac fregor, with the assistance of her canvas,all ands were set to work to rig out a tem porary rudder. The weather, unfortu nately, was not favourable for this awk ward undertaking, but the work was; nevertheless, carried out in a very credit able manner. The niizzen boom was brought into requisition, and planks were - lashed on two sides of it until it assumed something of the shape of a whaleboab steer oar. The rolling of the steamer prevented the crew from fixing this concern sc as to I work like an ox'dinary rudder, and they had

to be content to make use of it as a steer oar. It was therefore slipped over the stern with a heavy weight attached to the lower side, and lashed down firmly. This was worked by hand, and proved suf ficient to keep the steamer from broaching-to. A course was then steered for New Plymouth, the wind having hauled to the southward, and blowing a hard gale. A heavy sea was also running, and but little headway was made until 8 o'clock on Friday morning, when the wedfther moderated slightly. Off New Plymouth. At noon on Friday the Macgregor was off New Plymouth, and tried to bear up for that place, but was unable to do so owing to the contrary wind that prevailed, and the inefficiency of her steering gear. Captain Johnson there fore steered a course for Waitara. The passage thus far was safely negotiated, and she met the s.s. Gairloch in charge of Captain McArthur coming out of Waitara. Captain Johnson having reported his mis fortune to Captain McArthur, the Gairloch came alongside and took on board the New Plymouth passengers. They were landed at Waitara by the Gairloch. The Macgregor then continued her course towards Onehunea, it being under stood that the Gairloch would return to give her further assistance as soon as pos sible. Taken in Tow. At three o'clock in the afternoon (Friday) the Gairloch returned from Waitara and took the Macgregor in tow, by means of a long hawser. The wind at this time was blowing S.S.E., and had increased to a gale, whilst there was also a heavy sea running. The Gairlochmade but little pro gress with her disabled companion, owing to the latter rolling and swerving because of the faulty steering apparatus. About midnight the hawser parted and The Macgrcgor Broached to, completely carrying away the temporary steering gear, and also the remains of the original rudder. The Gairloch bore down on the Macgregor again with the ob ject of getting another hawser on board, but she could'not do this, nor render her any assistance, owing to the heavy sea running. The Gairloch remained close by until daylight next day (Saturday), when the weather had moder ated somewhat. The officers and crew of the Macgregor then succeeded in making a great improvement in their steering gear. The temporary affair which had up to this] tima been used as a steer-oar was now sunk by means of an anchor attached to the lower end, and fitted to the rudder trunk. It was secured firmly, and then a tiller was added and the whole was connected with the wheel chains. This was found to work admirably, indeed almost as well as the original rudder and the prospect brightened considerably. The Second Attempt.

At 6 o'clock on Saturday morning the Gairloch again succeeded m getting a hawser on board of the Macgre gor, and took her in tow once more. Some little progress was made, but the weather again set in boisterous, and the sea being very heavy the hawser again parted and things began to assume a somewhat unpleasant aspect. The Gair loch having again come to close quarters with the Macgregor, forty fathoms of cable was obtained from the disabled vessel, and this was made fast to the broken hawser, which held them in company for some time. Fair progress was made for about half an hour, when mis fortune again overtook the Macgregor. The hawser parted for the third time, and worse still, it was found that the Gairloch had Run Short of Coal. At this time Woody Head bore east by south 45 miles distant, and the Manukau N.E. by N. about 35 miles distant. The Gairloch left the Macgregor, bound for the Manukau, about 11 o'clock on Saturday night, when it was blowing a gale and a heavy sea was running. The Macgregor could do little but lay-to and diive, and in the afternoon a drag was rigged to keep her head to sea. At 9 o'clock on Saturday the Manukan bore N.E. about 10 miles distant, and the steamer proceeded in a S.E. direction under canvas all that night. At 10 a.m. on Sunday the South Head, Kaipara, bore north about 15 miles distant. The weather continued stormy, and the steamer was constantly shipping water until about mid night, when it improved somewhat. At 10 o'clock on Monday morning the Macgregor made sail, and stood offshore, and continued so all day, being favoured with a very light breeze. At 7 p.m. she spoke the schooner Aratapu, from Newcastle bound in to Kaipara, and desired to be reported. At 10 p.m. the Staffa's lights were seen, and at 11 o'clock she had taken the Mac gregor in tow. Homeward Bound. From this point foward the difficulties were comparatively trifling, and the Manukau Harbour was entered without any further mishap of any kind early this morning. Captain Nor bury, of the s.s. Staffa, deserves the greatest credit for the manner in which he carried out the search, as will be seen from his report as follows: ~ The Staffa left the Manukau on Monday morning at 7 o'clock, and after clear ing the heads steamed a course N.W. by W. half W. and continued in that direction for 35 miles. Towards evening there was a strong S.E. gale blowing ; at 4 in the afternoon I changed the course to N. W., in a line from Woody Head. We were then south of the Kair para, and about thirty miles off the land. We continued thus until 8 o'clock on Monday night, the wind being southerly ; then changed my course to N.N.W. and continued thus for an hour, when we sighted the schooner Aratapu at 9 o'clock. She reported having spoken the Maegregor about 9 miles off in a north-easterly direction, and 1 al tered my course accordingly. At 10 o'clock we were in sight of the Mac gregor, which appeared like a floating palace, owing to the blaze of light exhibited in all possible situations. The Staffa was speedily within hailing distance, and then it was found that all on board the Macgregor. were well, and that they were actually holding a concert when the Stafia hove in sight. A heavy sea which was running made it somewhat difficult to get a hawser on board, but ' even tually the two steamers were con nected with 120 fathoms of line be tween them, and the homeward \oyago was commenced. Kaipara light was then about 50 miles distant. There was a light breeze blowing, and this being contrary, but slow progress was made. We crossed the Manukau bar at 2.30 this morning and berthed at the Onehunga wharf at 7 a.m. The Macgregor does not look any the worse for her knocking about except for the jury rig of her rudder and the officers, crew and passengers appear to have passed the time pleasansly enough, having plenty to eat and drink and plenty of amusement.

The Gairloch had nob turned up at the Manukau up till a late hour this after noon, and as she has not been seen by either the Macgregor or the Staffa it is presumed that fhe is still pursuing her search for the Macgregor.

GAS EXPLOSION.

Serious and Alarmingr Accident.

(BY TELEOBAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Masteeton, this day. A serious gas explosion took place at the residence of Mr McKenzie, Workshop Road, this morning. Noticing a smell as of an escape of gas, Mr McKenzie jumped on the table to discover the leak, and struck a match. A terrific explosion resulted; he was hurled to the floor, and the room burst out in flames. Mrs McKenzie and family were in the room at the time, and were unable to escape at once, as the explosion jammed the door. Mr McKenzie soon recovered, but had great cfcfficulty in subduing the flames. The side of the house was blown out between three aud four inches by the force of the explosion, several articles in tho room were destroyed, and the paper on the walls and ceiling was burnt off, while the windows were also damaged. How Mr and Mrs McKenzie escaped being killed appears miraculous, but both were singed before able to make their exit from the room.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 17, 1887.

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Goon Resolutions.—At the commence ment of every new year hundreds and thousands of our young men—and old as well—form reso lutions for their guidance for the coming year. Many keep them, while others break them. To such we wish to givo a word of advice. In order to sustain your determination of leading a better life in the future you should use Hop Bitters. The judicious use of Hop Bitters strengthens, cleanses, and purifies the stomach, bowel', blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and is just what j'ou want to build up and invigorate 1 ourself.— Greenbush, U.S.A., Dem. Head



Auctions ~~~ TO- MORROW, At 11 o'clock. D. F. EVANS !, Has received instructions to Sell, at his Mart To-morrow, at Eleven o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, comprising—Piano, by Chap pell; Queen Anne Suite, Opossum Skin Rug, Rimu Ghost Drawers, Washstand and Dressing Table.Handpainted Sotof Ware, Half-tester Iron Bedstead, Double Spring Mattress, Couch, and Six Chairs (in tapestry), Venetian Blinds, Fcndor and Irons, Bookcase, Leather Couch, Gas btove. Kitchen Dresser, Picture ("Ben Lomond, from Buffalo Plains"), Cane-seated Arm Chaira, Leathor-covered Office Table, Telescope Dining Table, Single Iron Bedstead, Maps, Lawn Ten nis Bats. Mahogany Bookstand. Tools, Saddle girths, Gilt Mirror, 3 Coffee Tables. Wooden Chair and Large Dining Table, and Sundry Lot of Household Requisites. TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. POTATOES!POTATOES!POTATOES! PRIME OAMARU POTATOES. EX LADY MABEL, FROM OAMARU. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to soil to-morrow1 at 11 o'clock, 1 O/fl f\ SACKS PRIME OAMARU X/VTCVJ POTATOES.



A prime sample ; guaranteed Oamaru. R. C. CARR.] [B. D. TONKS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, #O At 11 o'Clock. . >?. ')■' TRADE SALE OF FIJI SUGARS ! FIJI SUGARS ! Ex Wainui, from Fiji. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday, August 30, at 11 o'clock, K4*4\ MATS FIJI SUGARS OOU YELLOWS And RATIONS. Good colours and grain. R. C. CARR.] [D. B. TONKS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, At 11 o'Clock. TRADE SALE OF FIJI TEAS ! FIJI TEAS ! PEKOES, PEKO SOUCHONGS, BROKEN PEKOES, Ex Wainui, from Fiji. B. TONKS & CO.- Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday, August 30. at 11 o'clock, O1 & PACKAGES FIJI TEAS <VXO CHOICE PEKOF.S PEKOE SOUCHONGS BROKEN PEKOES. This shipment comprises somo very fine linos, and the attention of the trade is earnestly directed to the excellent quality and strength of these Fiji Teas. Packages now on view and samples obtain able at the Mart. R, C. CARR] (B. D. TONKS TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, At 11 o'clock. TRADE SALE OF INDIAN TEAS ! INDIAN TEAS 1 PEKOES & PEKOE SOUCHONGS, Direct from Calcutta. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell on Tuesday August 30, at 11 o'clock, IDA PACKAGES INDIAN TEAS, JLO" PEKOES And PEKOE SOUCHONGS. These Teas come direct from Calcutta, and are selected from the first lines of the now season's crop with a special knowledge of the require ments of this market.



R. ARTHUR] [J. F. BUDDLE TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. DRAPERY, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, Etc. Brokers' and Dealers' Sale. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have received instructions to Sell by Auction, at their Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock a.m., A WELL - ASSORTED LOT OF DRAPERY, Underclothing. Hosiery, Haberdashery, Men's and BSy&' Clothing, Hats, etc., Fancy Goods, Watches, Jewellery, etcV' '•• Tcnns: Cash before Delivery. X, ARTHUR.J.-^'l" H ■" [j. ¥. BUDDIE* PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS- Magnificent Site, Uninterrupted View, Volcanic Soil. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions to sail by public auction at their Estate, Land, and House Sale-rooms, Arthur's Mart, Queen- Street, somo time next month (September), if not previously disposed of, A VERY SUPERIOR ROOMY AND WELL.BUILT FAMILY RKSIPENCE AND GROUNDS, situated on a spur of Mount Eden, Epsom side, and having a large frontage to throe roads, containing upwards of 4 acres of Volcanic Land, well laid out in flower and vegetable gardens, orchard, tennis lawn, shrubbery, paddock, etc., all in first-class order. Good 3 Stall Stable and. Sheds.Coachhouse with loft, Cow and Fowl Houses, Fowlhouso and Kun, Duck Pond, Aviaries, Kennels, etc. A flrst-class Water Supply. . The Situation is unrivalled, commanding a view of great variety and beauty —harbour, North Shore, Islands, Domain, Itomuera. Ep som, Manakau, and the blue hills of Coro- > mandcl, Waikato, &c, nicely protected by Mount Eden from the cold winds, and sheltered with trees, lying open to the morning sun; but a short distance from the tram lino. The House is mo3t substantial and sound, the rooms are lofty, large, and most conveniently arranged, with largo halls and wide staircase. ' The ga3 and water supply is complete. • This is without doubt one of tho finest and most favourably oituated properties in New Zealand, and should command the attention of speculators and any who want a healthy, con venient, beautiful home. Open for inspection. Cards can be obtained at the office of tho auctioneers. Terms easy. C HAS. HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKKN. TTESKETH, AITKEN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS. LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Regular Sales ovcry Tuesday o! Hides, Skins, vv 001, Tallow, etc. CITY MA~RKET.



Auctions. • TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock Sharp. POTATOES ! POTATOES! POTATOES! Ex schooner C. W. James. GEORGE~SIBBIN Will sell by public auction, at his Mart, Fort-st., at eleven o'clock sharp, EM "I /|O SACKS POTATOES E 178 Sacks Potatoes ""• TF 119 Sacks Potatoes WH 100 Sacks Potatoes Terms at Sale. to-morrow; At 11 o'clock. ORANGES, LEMONS, CHEESE, BACON & HAMS, BUTTER, GEORGE SIBBON Will sell at hie Mart, Fort-street, to-morrow, at eleven o'clock, OA CASES ORANGES and LEMONS /2XJ 110 CHEESE 2 cases HAMS (Canterbury* 2 „ BACON ,» 15 kegs BUTTER. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. y NO RESERVE. GEORGE SIBBIN, * Auctioneer, Fort-street. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, At 11 o'clock. DUNBLANE "AUCTION MART, QUEEN-STREET. Ornamental Shrubs, Flowering Plantsi Fruit Trees, &c, Camellias, Rhodo dendrons, Roses, Azaleas, Oranges, Lemons, Apples, &c. 'Jo/%.. >c *- T. M. JACKSON Has been instructed by Mr C. S. McDonald, of the Newmarket Nursery, to sell by public auction, at she Dunblane Auction Mart, opposito Morrin and Co.'s, on the above date. A LARGE AND VERY CHOICE COLLECTION OF FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, etc. For particulars sse catalogues obtainable on Thursday. Comment on this stock is needless, as the name of Mr McDonald will bo sufficient guarantee. T. M.~JACKSON, "<pfi Auctioneer, Queen-street. mREES ! mREES ! mREES ! By public auction on SATURDAY, August 20, Mr James Mason, of the Parnell Nurseries, will continue the CLEARING SALE of NUR SERY STOCK. Having such a large quantity loft, it must be sold, to make room for young stuff, at any price. The Stock to be offered ha 8 all been faithfully prepared, and is in excellent; order for transplanting, comprising all varieties of Fruit Trees, Olives, Walnuts, and Chestnuts in large numbers, Ornamental and Shelter Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Pot Plants, etc., etc. Sale will commence on the ground at 1 p.m. sharp. No reserve. -:* A. B. GRIFFITHS, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, 19th AUGUST, At 11 o'Clock. HORSES, CART,"~BUGGY, HARNESS, CHAFF, SAFE, POULTRY, &c, &c, &c. IN THE ESTATE OF PARTINGTON BROS.' G. W. BINNEY & SONS Have received instructions from the Official Assignee in Bankruptcy to sell by public auction, at their Mart, Corn Exchange, Fort streot, on Friday, at 11 o'clock, OHOR S E S /y cart BUGGY « HARNESS SADDLE and BRIDLE About 150 Head of POULTRY First-clas3 IRON SAFE SCALES and WEIGHTS 108 Sacks CHAFF Sundry Sacks of MAIZE. BRAN, SHARPS, And a Large Quantity of EMPTY SACKS &c. &c. &c. Also, POTATOES! POTATOES! BRANt Ex schooner C. W. James. BUTTER! BRAN ! BUTTER! D.B. 80 SACKS PRIME POTATOES K.M. 280 „ „ „ O.K. 125 „ BRAN 50 KEGS PRIME TARANAKI SALT BUTTER. Terms—Cash. w. s. cocheane] [jas. dacee FRIDAY, AUGUST 19. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, BRUSSELS CARPETS, WALNUT OVAL TABLES, OPOSSUM RUGS, MUSIC CABINET, FENDERS AND IRONS, MANGLES, GAS STOVE, AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CHAIRS (ASSORTED), HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, the-lDth mat., at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD^ FURNITURE, consist ing, of—Drawing-room Suite, Brussels Carpets, Fenders and Irons. Music Cabinet. Escritoire, Walnut Occasional Tables, Occasional and Easy Chairs, Cedar Table, Opossum Rug, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses. Mattresses, Feather Pillows and Bolsters, Blankets, Quilts, Washstands and, Ware, Dressing Tables, Mir rors, Matting, Oilcloth, Linoleum, Pictures, Wood and Cane Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Round and Squaro Tables, Cutlery, Platedware, Kit chen Utensils, Portable Boiler, Mangle, Gas Stove, etc. AUSTRIAN BENTWOOD CHAIRS (assorted patterns), consisting of Rockers, Arm, Dining, Folding, and Children's Chairs. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, At 12 Noon. THE HAY MARKET. The undersigned has received instructions from Mr S. Child, who is giving up the Livery Stable in Karangahapo Road, to sell, Without Reserve, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVERY STABLK PLANT, comprising— Broupham, by Moor, Christchurch Four-horse Brake, by Basten Wagaronette, American Waggon 3 Double-seated Buggies i Single-seated Buggies 20 FIRST-CLASS BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES The woll-ltnown Hunter TeWhetumarama Hurdle Horses Vivid and Pioneer Four-year-old Brown Maro by Musket Pair Handsome Black Carriage Horses, four and five years old Also, 6 sets Double Harness 9 Bets.Single Harness 8 English Saddles, nearly new Bridles, Breastplates &c. &c. , &c. ALFRED BUCKI/AND. WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS TALLOW. hunterlTnolan, Auctioneers.



Auctions. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27. TIMBER SALE ! TIMBER SALE BAtRD'S WHARF, OTAHUHU. TU' uncersignedhave received instructions t< sell by auction at Baird's Wharf, Otahuhu, 01 Saturday, August 27, ft ft AA A FEET GOOD SECOND $ \J+\J\J\J CLASS TIMBER, ' Comprising Scantling, Dressed and Undressed Boards Tongued and Grooved Boards, Shingles Hurdles, etc., etc. 6 Galvanised Iron Tanks 6 New Gates, 9 x 10 feet. - Sale at 11 o'clock sharp. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, at 11 o'clock AT "THE WILLOWS," OTAHUHU. THOS. M. JACKSON Has received instructions from John Gordon Esq.. J.P., who is leaving for Auckland, t( Sell by Public Auction, at his residence, " Th< Willows," Otahuhu, ALL HIS GOOD AND COMFORT ABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. comprising, Piano (by Bord), Loo Table, Brus sols Carpet with Hearthrug to match, Umbrella Stand, Cheffoniers, three Chests Drawers, Bed steads (single and double, iron and wood) Washstands and Ware. Dressing-tables, Chairs Couches, first-class Mangle, Sausage Machine. Knife Cleaner. Kitchen Dresser, Steel-plau Engravings, &c. Also, Gent's. Hunting Saddle Lady's Side-Saddle, Bridges, &c, two good Horses, Dairy Cows, Fowls. &c. ' Good Spring Cart and Harness Without Reserve. Terms—Cash. Public Notices. AT #• BDSON'S OLD SHOP f (Next Savings Bank), * Now Being Pclled Down,— *„ f^P" BRICKS SLATES WINDOWS DOORS SHOP FRONTS IRON SHED VERANDAHS, &c. WILL BE SOLD CHEAP. XTy AND £< XyiNSTONE, Customs Street. Q.LEDHILI/S DERATED WATER AND CORDIAL .^d*~*- FACTORY, 3^^e^ I VICTOBIA-STREET EAST $ , (Late Shaklakd's). OA PHOTONS, BUGGIES, WAGGONETTES AND TWO" WHEELERS, AT LOWEST PRICES. GOOD S. H. WAGGONETTE toe £30. > COUSINS AND ATKIN, J -- ELLIOTT-STREET. *& ' ELECTION CRIES! ! AT THK MEETINGS RETRENCHMENT ! AFTER THE MEETINGS.- ROBERTSON'S WHISKY! KING, WALKER, AND Co., SOiB AGENJS. \ ...'"■ QRION. QRION. QRION. WHAT IS IT'? HORSE COVERS, GAITERS. ""^^t^N^ -^^.J^1 WATERPROOF RIDING and APRONS. mHE « OLYMPIA " SKATING RINK. JUNCTION OF QUEEN Sc GREY STREETS (Over W. & J. Beehans's Drapery Warehouso). Under New and Efficient Management. Open from 7.30 till 10 Every Evening. Admittance to Spectators, Sixpence each Skaters, One Shilling Children, Half-price. ATTRACTIVE MUSIC. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Attendant Lady Pianist. Refreshments at a Low Rate. P. BROWN, Manager. N.B.— Admittance at half-price after 9 o'clock.



Booksellers, &c. . T> E M 0 V A . L. i Al! j, W, E. MEAES, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, I 198, Queen-street, Auckland, Wishes to inform hia customers and the public that bo has REMOVED TO NEW & MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES, Five doors below Wellesley-strcet, and Opposite W. McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse, Where he will be glad to see all his old cus tomers and as many new ones as will favour him with a call. A CHOICE STOCK OF BOOKS. MUSIC, AND STATIONERY KEPT. BOOKS, MUSIC, STATIONERY. Please Remember New Address: " 216, QUEEN- STREET, Five doors below Wellesley-streot. w. e.~¥lears, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC- J SELLER. J r^HAMPTALOUP AND COOPER'S LIST OF WORKS .^ ■ ON . ~?t \ ORTICULTURE. : ' r^r s.d. 3 Adamson's Australian Gardener .. «. 1 6 Australian Gardeners' Guide Id { Barnes, J.. Asparagus Culture .. ..13 Beeton, All About Gardening 3 0 Burbridge, F., Propagation and Improve ment of Cultivated Plants 14 0 Burbridge, X, Horticulture 5 0 : Doyle, M., Field and Garden Plants .. 10 Early, W., Profitable Market Gardening.. 2 6 Fremlin, R., Potato in Farm and Garden ..13 - Glenny, G., Amateur's Hndbk. of Gardng. I 3 Haldane, R. C, Sub-tropical Cultivation.. 10 0 3 Hibberd, S., Profitable Gardening .. ..10 Hobday, E., Handbook for Amateurs and Practical Gardeners 7 0 Hobday, E., Cottage Gardening .. ..19 Hoopers Gardening Guide .. .. ..3 0 . Illustrated Die. of Gardening,4vols,each.. 15 0 ■ Johnston's Gardeners' Dictionary .. ..8 6 ; Murphy's New Zealand Gardening.. .. 2 6 i Quinn, C. W., Garden Receipts .. ..19 i Robinson, W., The Sub-tropical Garden „ 5 8 : Robinson. W./The Flower Garden.. _ 17 0 Shaw, C. W., Kitchen and Market Garden 3 6 Smith, W. G., Diseases of Field and Garden Crops 5 0 Sutton'sCultoreofVegetablesandFlowers 6 0 Thompson, D,, Handy Bk. of Flower Grdn. 7 6 Vihnorin, Andrieux, The Vegetable Grdn. 17 0 Watt'sVegetables.andHowtoGrowThom 1 3 • Wood, J. G. Our Garden Friends and Foes 4 0 Wood, S., The Forcing Garden .. _ 4 0 Wright's Mushrooms for the Million ..13 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Business Notices. rTIO BE SOLD at a low figure and on easy -*- terms, or to be Let at 10s per week, about 11th August, a SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in Charlotte-street, Eden Terrace. Any steady " man with a little capital could do a good business as Grocer and Fruiterer. TO BE LET, cheap, Cottages in Lome-street. TO BE LET, a 21-roomed House in Nelson street, on very easy terms. TO BE LET, a Large House in Karangahape Road, suitable for a Boarding-house. , TO BE LET, a very superior House in the Albert Park, containing 13 rooms. TO BE LET at Avondale, on Mrs Major's estate, a GOOD DWELLING-HOUSE, with 4-aere of Orchard and 10 acres of Land for Grazing. i>fr F. G. EWINGTON, '£?s£* Estate Agent. CHEAP HOUSES, COTTAGES, AND SHOPS To be Let and For Sale. & Tjl fi XjIWINGTON, ESTATE AGENT. J. BtTXCHEK.] [J. GJROOM. TO-E HAVE FOR SALEs— Rod and Bar Iron, Wire Nails Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Iron Sash Weights, Buckets, Tuba _» Springs and Patent Axles -^ Coarse and Fine Salt 110 h.p. nominal Portable Engine, by Wallis and Steevens, with, duplicate wearing parts Hoisting Engines, from 3 to 5 h.p., with reversing gear. GROOM, BU~t7jHEK, & Co., FORT-STREET^ \ . ,v Telephone 211.] ' P. O. B. 284] [HIGH-STREET & CUSTOMS-ST. W. A R T H U R li/r A S V, MANUFACTURERS' AGENT AND WHOLESALE GLASS MERCHANT. ORDERS INDENTED. GOODS IMPORTED DmEJCT. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Window Glass i Plate Glass ! Wire Nails ' Portland Cement Chinaware Havanna Cigars, etc. FOR SALE, 1,000 CASES WINDOW GLASS (assorted size) ! LINGER SEWING MACHINES. Sales in 1884 606,292 Machines. Sales in 1881 562,036 Machines. Increase 42,256 Machines. AT 261, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. «arTHREE OUT OF EVERY FOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ARE SINGERS. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES! AND AT CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION, TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. TO BE OBTAINED AT 2a 6(1 PER WEEK 2s 6d PER WEEK BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS* SINGER SEWING MACHINES. ! ADDRESS: QUEEN-STREET.. OPPOSITE MESSRS GARLICK AND CRANWELL. mO TOBACCO GROWERS. SEED. SEEDT SEED. The undersigned has iust received a parcel or new Tobocco Seod from America, containing the following varioties: Kentucky, Broad Lear Connecticut, Golden Leaf, and Dark Virginia (these descriptions having proved most suitable . for the various districtsin this colony). PacKets containing sufficient seed for one acre, of any of these varieties, may be obtained on application; price, .s per packet. AUSTJN WALSH , J'ily 83,1&87. Tobacco Factory. Auckland.



Tenders for alx)V6"7lr '^'1 «P to noon on ffiffi1 * *ffl*W office, Colonia/C^jCS I SI carry out workrwiU^^Ptt^tfi 114 I ——---22[^J I AUCKLAND- HARBOURB . I : of about 360 cubic yards^ (SZF^SfIS P : terras of speciacaUonto bes fe n^W I i. The lowest or mt tendS?^** B i accepted. * Kmt Mt-aecfii* H By order of the Board. "I ---! .... J-M.BRIGHAM, ;JN B ANX^: UPTn | 1 Conditions of Tender and Sto»Y Sh<*t« »>, H : SHs3S*ießS| JAMES SIDE! I ... DeputyAfe 1 FTIO ROAD BOARDS, CONTRACTOR M A AND ALL REQUIRING BROKEN- ■ ' METAL OE METAL rf, , We are in a position to supply metal, bnin m to any size, suitable for road or conciSe** 1 in any quantity; also metal waste, srtijfijS ? 1 concrete or footpaths. WealsosnpplyiteMt ' any purpose. Special Qoownoss «n I DpuVERY.-PASCOE & ROWSEi; MomitHa i Stone Breaking Works, near Rifle Range. I late Advertisements i ._ ■ -■■• X WANTED, two good Coat Hui| X constant work.—A. WopltonumdOi: gj W'ANTEDKNOWN.-Freshßabbiliii Fowls, alive or dressed to orde^SmW B Fish, Best Bacon, Fresh Batter andl&llS m and Vegetables, selling cheap at Iftt &fen, H °PP°site Newton Post Office. — • - fi| W ANTED KNOWN.-"Bin M £ Bargains including Black stiJW H ' Skein Thread,ls6d )b: Spoon StayftpH ■ pair; Nail Brushes (polished backs', M; Kid ■ Elastic, Is card of 36yds; Gents'Fuhi&ft ■ Black Felt Hats, 2s 6d; Ladies' Black ■Wto ■ pers,l3 lid; Children's Boots,size6,Venue) B celebrated moke, 2s 6d; also, Infants Boot, ■ small, size, 6d.-At DampiertonlySlliß* H toria-street. r :' ■■-.■;■ ■ ,■■ .B| WANTED KNOWN-ThaUfocto 1 est and bestbreakfast relish is Urn m Pottea Pig's Head, 4d per lb.-Victo^»*« | (corner of. Albert-street), and at Wlii%!|? Wm opposite Railway Station. ■ - ; ;^_ H TTNIVERSITY OP mWJ®&® I U -Bishop Cowie.onbehaifoEUieWß lor of .the University of New ZeaM'mjlg» US sent two B.A. Diplomas to A^CktodM* ■ of the University on FRipAY, Angart ft W ■ quarter past Three in-tht AfJWft.M 1 Choral Hall. All persons kUMiJ H Higher Education of the Qolonysw^ ■ invited to attend. AllGrftQflate»B«9«|. to wear their Academical Dress.-w W Pubchas, Bishop's Secretary. — g LOST, on Sunday, at ThiwJ*| 1 mo LET, a nice 6,roomed BjWj^g ■ D f X B " '-I XJ* 1 SURGEON DENTIST, M' | —* Has Rbmovjsd to ; I (OppositetheOpemßtous^^ M pH'O BA L » A - MB S. McBUBNfT., ■ cipa\ College. .. d pit ■ POLYGLOTTIA^ ■ Oe, SONGB OF^g^erf* 1 —.BSSSjSJfeSHW*! Admission, I Whiskies. B^fitd^awtb^J^ Best Ale. Superior^* CITY CLUB HOTEt. C^ortbn^-^| Electors in the Christian M'-yy| North Road, KW^f' ; I 19,1887, at gP^----^i5C I S d«ria AA^^l^<|