euid to endeavour to bliow you tho grounds upon which I shall contend that tho prisoner John Caffrey ia not guilty. The loarned Crown Prosecutor, in his oponing, has informed you that tho solemn function you havo to oxorcieo will decido tho issue whothor tho prisoners are to livo or to dio, but he dealt with that phase of the question very shortly. Ho told you something else, -in which, i think, ho wont a little too far, viz., that there was no hopo of escape ?rotn punishment for tho prisoners, as tho ovidonco was too direct, and wag far from boing circumstantial, ilow far it may bo convenion for tho Crown to disponeo with that evidence which is clearly circum stantial ovidonco ho did not cay. But I claim that the circumstantial ovidenco in thia caso is strongly in favour of Caffrey, nnd it do;s not Ha in tho mouth of tha Crown, thoioforo, to say that thero is no hopo of oscapo from punishmont. This circumstantial evidence must bo drawn from the witnesses for tho prosecution, nnd as it can only emanate from them, wo havo had, in ordor to shape our defence, to watch voi-y carefully for anything of a cir cumstantial nature, not being oursclvos in n position to adduce evidenco of a direct character. The law of New Zealand aa it standa at present, gentlemen, ia that the prisoner charged with an itidictablo offence such aa mutdor is mcroly askod how ho pleads. He can either say he is guilty or not guilty. But after that his mouth is closed until a certain other etago of the proceedings, which it is unnecessary to mention now. And that is all owing to tho beneficent law of our country. A movement, however, has been going on in F,ngland for some time past to onnblo tho prisoner to givo ovidenco for himsolf on oath, and Baron Cranwell — ono of tho leading judges of England about two voire ago etiongly advocated the bringing down in tho Bri'ish Par liament of a measure for tho purpose of amending tho law in ordor to allow of tho prisoner charged with an indictable ollonco to givo ovidenco on his own behalf. Up to thejpro.'ont it has not beccmo law in England, but acting on tho suggestion of Baron Cranwell, our own Government of Now Zealand brought down a mensuro of tho kind last session or tho one before, nnd it received considerable support in tho liouso but has not yet. obtained ploco on •our Statute Book. ■ Our Legislature has taken tho lead of tho mother country in i-.nany Acts passed hoto. Some cf them ■aro of a very upcful naturo, nnd I bo liovo somo of thoso statutes of ours will ■bo adopted in England. At any rate, S trust that bo'oio tho noxt session closes our-o-.vn Statute Book in Now Zealand will contain a law placing tho prisonor io a fair -position, for there a'o many cases in which tho prisonor she «ld he allowed to givo evi dence on hia own behalf, and in which he might ho supported by circumstances which would leavo no doubt in the minds of the jury as to his innocence. Ho might clear himself of tho im raitation of guilt if he were allowed to opon his lips liko a man, and by tolling tho truth clear hia character. This is particularly desirable in cases whero the prisoner is too poor to pay for wigs and gowns, and for gentlemen to talk by tho ten or twelvo hours in tho endeavour to screen him from punishment. Thero are vory fow cases in which counsel is per mitled to make state-monts fur tho prisoner — there are eomo cases - and consequently tbe prisonor cannot uso hia counsel as his mouthpiece. Ido not know whether I shall be permitted in this case to net as tho mouthpicco ol tho prisonor with regard to certain matters. If not, then tho prisoner at the close of tho case will srioak for himself. Thoro ia ono matter which I must mention to you, and which struck' me at tho timo as very etrango, but now appears natural enough. The learned Crown Prosecutor apoltnripod to you for the character of tho girt Grace Graham. Ho distinctly apolo •gised, and ho expressed hia belief that ehe would do all in her power to shield tho prisoner Term. That that belief has been justified you will have no difficulty in scoing, because" sho has endeavoured i:i every way possib'e to Bhicld him. Ilow- far sho has succecelsd it will bo for you to say. _Now tho Crown, gentlemen, generally puts its best leg forward, and'when it apologises for that leg it must be a desperate ono in deed. And when it employs such creatures to sond men to tho gallows it ia time for people to think and say that such creaturos ought to bo case aside, particular}- where thero is sufficient evidence without- them. Fortunately for Caffroy, in this caspo, she has been mr.do uso of by the Crown and tbe counsel for tho prisoner Ponn. In looking through tho depositions I was struck with tho attitude of tho gentleman who has to defend Peon. And I was alao atruck with thia whon 1 accopted a retainer in this case, that I ahoulel bo placed in a most crttol position The counsel for Poun etands in a cruel position too, for whichever way it goes wo must each holp tho Crown. Tbo case stands this way, and -as you will sco by tho depoaitiona of the girl Grace Graham herself, whon discharged front cuetody tho wont away with Perm's ■solicitor. She, as witnesa for the Cr'own,had two interviews with Bonn's solicitor, and hor evielence went entirely to shield Poun, whereas, on the other hard, ie waa also entirely for the purpose of effecting tho destruction ol Caffrey'so ua to save IVnn.

Mr Napier wa3 sorry to interrupt his lonrood Mend, but ho just wished to re maik that it was us an acco.-sory and not as a witness, that ho had interviews with Grace Graham.

Mr O'Meagher : She was discharged at the time Mr Napier : No ; it was dining tho time sho was iv custody. Mr O'Meagher : If she was then charged as an accesiory I do not soo how sho could havo had tho privilege of attending my friend in his ollice. Mr Napier : I attended her in tho gaol. Mr O'Meagher : Thoy walked away from the Court together. Mr Napier : llioro is uo evidence of that atilU- - v- AA' I Mr O'Meagher (continuing his address): Tho attitude of my friend io the lower Court, gontlemun, justified me in saying that Ponn practically declares to Caffrey "It is my life or your He. That ia tho cruel position in which I am placed to-day. But we object thut Caffrev should be sacrificed in order that "I'eun may go forth unscathed. We have no option than to accept tho challenge thrown down. I accept that challenge, for thero is no use in minchig matters. We have to accept the position. The woman cornea primed by him-Ponn. I have to say it, fur I am hero pleading for the life of Caffrey. We have had Caffrey away from Perm and the girl for two weeks after they reached Australia. Caffrey never douounces Ponn, but wo have evidence that Perm denounces Caffrey for, according to tho gill, he saia to the ar osting con stable, " I was in the murder done iv New Zealand by John Caffrey." Thia diabolical plan was then made between Penu mil the girl to show, gentlemen, that the plan of the murder first began with Caffrey, and lhat it was talked about in tbe cabin of tbo cutter Sovereign of the dcas publicly before a

wholo lot of people, faeven people weio the-o. It is a cruel position, but 1 shall not shrink from it. And if you look at tha long cross examination by myself of tho witness Grace Graham —

very noarly three hours in lengtn - and tho very brief cross-examination of her by Ponn's counnel, you will find there that I treated hor as an avowed eoeniy of Caffrey, whom she statod Fhe hated. Tho leurncd counsel lor icon put to hor only two or threo questions, thus showing that ho evidently approved of tho evidence she gave. Tbeio was no hostility in his demeanour—none what ever. Neither was thero any hostility in her demeanour towards him. I havo in timated to you now tbo position 1 am forced to take up, and I shall show you particularly by and-bye how I propose to convinco you that the woman Grace Gra ham has told a tissue of falsehoods, bbc has told lied right through her nar rative But she has inadvertently, gentlo inon, lot out two or three matters which are most valuable to Caffroy, and these I atk you to believe, because at the time she made those statements she bad not the slightest knowledge of their bearing and they affect Catfiey'a case favourably. Mr O'Meagher then went on to say that iho Crown Prosecutor bad arked tbem to cast from their minds all that they had heard outside the Court, which would bo a diffi cult thing to do, as the newspapers, for many weeks after the arroat of the prisoncrp, ha I recked with particu lars of the case, a great deal of which was not true. In pome countries na"'e' papers would be suppressed for ijha* the lecal papers had written about Caffrey and for the horrible caricatures of him that they had sold about the streets. He urged them to approach the esse with unbiassed minds, remembering the solemn oath they had taken. Before proceeding to analyse the evidence he would tell them that owing to. tho in-and-cut dodgy, jerky manner in which tho evidence was tuketi he hatl found it impossible last night to arrange tho evidence consecu tively. He would therefore take the witnesses in the order iv which they had been examined. And first be would take Grace Graham. First they had it

that sho was o woman of tho town. Ho did not say that fallen women were always untruthful, but thia woman appearod to havo beon on tho town for a considerable time, and had before the tragedy been tho piramour of Perm. And what did she tell them* That she was in the Sovereign of tho Seas on the 17th of June, that Caffrey was drunk, that a black flag waa produced, that Caffrey said it waa for the doath of "Old Tusky," and that he would cut a piece of. Taylor's tongue and ear. If ehe had deposed only to tho throat to cut out tho pioco of tho tongue, it would havo boon moro reasonable ; but to tolk_ of cutting of a pioeo of a man's ear lo prevent him giving ovi donee about the carrying off of tho girls was preposterous Her ovidenco abont Ponn being absent from the cabin whilo Caf frey wasindulging in hiabloodthirsty threats was denied by Pearce,Lowndos and another. IJo asked them to contrast her ovidonce with that of Pearce and MoKinley, and he felt sure that they cpjtild not but ho im pressed wilh tho truth of the evidence of the men. Then thero waa the evidence of Lowndes - a respectable man, tho ma-;or of a craft, and a witnesa for tho Crown—which corroborated that of "Pearce and McKinloy, and ho asked them to boliovo that in preference to the tostimony of an avowed proatitute, who had a hatred fur Cnffcy. Ho quoted from Graham's ovidenco to show that she had carefully kept Perm out of the road when tho revolvors wero being loaded, and when sho had mido an admission that might havo implicstod Perm in a know ledge of the- loading of the revolvers sho wriggled out of ic. Thjn ho would draw thoir attention to tho fact that sho had deniod the statement that ehe hati said she hated Caffroy. Alter sho hud doniod the statement, hor depositions were put in hot hand and the admitted it and gavo her reueon for hating him. He said that those palpable falsehoods destroyed tho value of her tostimony. He called their attention to ono important part of her ovidenco when sho said that " Caffrey nnd Ponn thought the girls would come in." Another piece of evid nco they could not boliovo was her tostimony that when CidlYe-y camo on board hia hands wcio covoiccl with blood. Caffroy had to swim off to get tho boat, anel this operation must necessarily havo washed tho blood from . his hands. Mrs Taylor's evi denco also went to show that thoro was less blood on Call'rey than Graham dcposcel to, nnei ho atked tho jury not to believe her ovidenco on lhat point. Ho proceeded t.) allude to discrepancies in Graham's evidence, and iho improbability of the assertion that when tho mutdcr was talked of Perm was out of tho way. Ho asked, Wherefore all this perjury? Ie was not intended to screen Caffroy ; it wua meant to screen Perm. Now, if Caf froy hail committed this murder, why a'i the troublo to concoct tbo-o stories? It was dono with tho intention of casting blame on Caffrey that should rest on the shoulders of another. The ovidtlico of Mr Taylor went to show that hud Caffrey put out his revolver he could have touched Taylor with it. They hid it in evidence that he fired three shots, ono of which waa accounted for by the bullet being found in tho door. Would they beliove that Caffrey C'Uld havo lired at Taylor in that small room, and failed tv hit him? The clear inference ia that if Caffrey fiied these three shots tho rovolvor was loaded with blank cartridge, or that Caffrey lired thtough tho door. 110 con tended that if Caffrey ha! the slightest intention of putting a bullet into Taylor he could have done it easily ; the only con clusion thoy ceuld come to waa that ho had firoi through Iho door. That was tho con clusion he had como to and ho thought thoy in:ght fairly como to the samo belief. Caf frey, ho saw, went thore with tho in tention of intimidating Taylor, not with that of slaying him Intimidat ing him so that while ho win in a a sta'o of alarm h,o would not opposo the going away of tho girls This part if the evidence waa veiy important as tho inten tion wai every th ng. If thoy wanted to get at tho intent of the mui'dcr, thoy must look at this one litllo incident in the kitchon and must come to the conclusion that tho shot lhat killed Taylor was no' lire Iby Caffroy. In thia connection ho asked them to beliovo tho evidence of Mrs Taj lor in preference to that of Lincoln Taylor.

On resuming at '1 o'clock, Mr O'iloaglicr continued hie address He eaid in conncc ti in with the point ho made when inter rupted by the adjournment, ha referred them to the ovidonco of tho doctor, which showed that the bullet ontored tho left ride, and forced out tho bono at tho back, showing that tho bullet must havo be-en tired by a person standing at Iho side of tho deceased, und'on this point he asked them to bcliovo the evidence of Mrs Taylor, rather than that cf othor members of tho family, ,-is sho was ap parantiy cooler that her spui I i.-icoln. lip t. ought ho would ho able to satisfy the jury by circumstantial evidence, that Caffroy did ,not want to bo bothered with Taylor. Ho had liicd the shots to frighten him, ard then when Taylor rushed nt him. Afterwards Caffrey etruck him on ihe noso This accountoi for the nark on Taylor's ;.o-e, and also for tho quantity of blood behind tho door of tho b-.droom. Tho medical evidenco showed that had Taylor been tatally wounded by Opiflrey's ebots, ho would not have been able to flam tho deer with tho violence with wliich it waa slammed. The buVot ire tho h> ad would have paralysed all energies, and Taylor, with such a wound, could not havo walked to tho door. He contended, Dr. Walker's evifencs notwithstanding, that w hen a man was shot in tho brain he would fall down like a Ing. 1 here was no evidence as to what took place botwoen Caffroy antl Taylor belling that doi r Mrs Taylor rushed along, but did not see Cjffrey, but only taw Perm standing upright with his arm round her husband, and a revolver in hia hand. Suppoaing^tbat Cjffrey had intended to kill Taylor, where would he hive been whilo Perm was stand ing with his arms round Taylor's neck ! would ho not have been present at thia point ? Then the question arose, who fired tho shot, and whero was Caffrey when the shot was lired ? No one could tell tbem that bat ("ttffrey himself. C-pffrey would toll tl.em that ho rushed pjse Taylor fctriking bim on tho noso, and at onco locked under the bed for tho girls. Caffrey observed a biby but did not wait, jumping through the v. indow and at onoe proceeding to eearch for tho women. TbU wu3 corroborated by Grace Graham, who, thoy would remember, deposed that Ciflrey told hor ho iiad coen a baby in tho bod. . i ti Mr Williamson here interposed. ilo understood, from what Mr O'Meagher said, that oftoi his uddrcp-a ho would ack His Honor to allow the prisoner Caffrey to make a statement from the dock. This ho had no right to da. Some argument, ensued on this point, and His Honor decided that Caffrey could not mako a statement. Mr O'Meagher then asked for and ob tained permission to mako a statement for him, Mr Govcr remarking that tho jury c uld tuko it for what it, was worth.

Second Edition. THE CASE ADJOURNED.

Mr O'Meagher thon continued his ad- i dress- For eomo years piet Caffrey had boon deeply attached to Mrs Seymour; that for some time thoy had beon engaged ; that circumstances had estranged her affec_ tion for him, but not his for her. Hints had (een dropped by Mrs Seymour that, mar ried woman though she waa, she would be williDg to go away with him, and this ha confided to Perm. There was no intention to interfere with tho younger "irl Caffrey and Perm proceeded to-tho house with tho intention ot going away with Mrs Seymour. It was arrangod that Perm should got away Taylor by any sub ; tcrfu-'O whatever, and that Caffrey should whisk tho girl away. No violonce was ] contemplated, (he pie-tola being merely ■ ' takon to intimidite Taylor. After faring I l tho shots to intimidate Taylor, ho ; ! ruahed- out to find the girl, nnd he ! was not in the bouse when the fourth i-hot | ' was fired. He beard the shot while he wan. ' near the stockyard. That was the gist of , Caffrey'a statement, which was probable - viewed in the light of the other evidence, j IMr O'Meagher thon proceeded to analyse j (ho evidence which ho considered bore out i Caffrey's version off the affair. Ho also j ! declared that a league had evidently been formed between the girl Grace Graham and | ' her paramour to shield Perm and place the i whole consequences oi the crime on Cafirey. !He believed that if they weighed ; t he evidence carefully tbey would come to the conclusion that the shot which killed Taylor was oot fired by Gat frey. He a.-ked not for mercy for his clent but for justice. He appealed, to tbe evidence of gcodheartedness to prove j whother Caffrey was tho man to commit tho act chaigcd against him Be would be disappointed if their verdict did not declare that he would not. I Mr O'Meacher'e addross for tho defence ' lasted till 5 p.m., when tho caeo was ( adjourned till to-morrow.

R.M. COURT.-Yesterday.

(Boforo H. G. Seth Smith, Kaq., R.M ) Judgment i'ou Plaintiffs.

In the following casca judgment was given for plaintiff by default :-J. Iloblcy v. Daley Hearcs, claim £1 Ills Gd; Jno. Olscn v. Vincent liuslic 11, claim £2 I,ls Hit : ('lias. Kenton v. Mt V, ai-brlck, claim £1 .Is; C. Kenton v. 11. Butler, claim £5 5s (id ; C. Kenton v. J. Dale, claim £1 17s (id ; C. Kenton v. E. Gough. 12s lid ; Wingatc, Hums and Co. v XV. Paterson, claim £1 :ia 2d; New- Zealand ISottling Co. v Collin, claim Ilia ; Ditto v lira Hall, claim 10s; G. Martin v Anderson, £11 (is id ; G. Fisher v Wm. Lee. claim £5 Ss Gd ; Albert Dergcr v 11. Mcllhone, claim 15s; G. H. Leaning v Maria Iveatley. claim £10; «. Uailcy, trading as N. '/.. llottlins Co. v H. Mcllhonc, claim 10s; W. H. Dawson v. A. Fleming, claim Ids (id; Miu-v Cox v J. McCaiighcy, Us od, execution slaved for a fortnight, subject to amount of debt and costs being paid into court by 1 p.m. on Feb. 1; Morrin and Co. v Hios. Twist, claim £5 os. , Dkkesdkd Casks.— Connolly and Others v. P. Dignan, claim £100. Mr Coleman appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Devore for dofendnnt. This ci.se ws.s heard last Court day, the claim being made by the executors iu,lho estate of the late W, G. Connolly, for work done. His Honor now gave judgment for defendant, with out cost*. IIIIJIiAKD V. KQUITiIILK INSUEANCK CO.— Cbilm, £33 Us till, ea.ia.Tj as canvasier.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for plftluiitr, and Mr C If. Fuddle f fr defendant. —Ilia case was argued at eomo length, the question depending upon tho construct on of an agreement -between tho p-irties.—llls Wori-hii held that iho agreement fid not provido for tho raiment of a salaiy. but for comniiea'on, and ph.iatitT waß accordingly nonauled. Cosa- £3 18s Christian v. Taw.-Thia was a claim made against Captain Taw, mister of the schooner Orpheus, for £.'A for wtgoa alledged io bo due to plaintiff.—Mr Cotter tppcared (or the plaintiff; and Mr Qutntlal for th frndant.—The plaintiff dnprsed to shipping bb mato on tho schooner Orpheus at Thursday Island, nnd that ho had served as suoh during the vojog.-, to Auckland, taking charge of one wiitch whilst ho captain had tho oilier. Tho d-fencc wa> that Christian ns carried n8 ft pas-'eogor, and that he appeared in the newspaper 11. ti under that bending ; mid, lurtbi r. that lin hid net asliid Captain I'itw (or wugo* until ho handed hhr a lawj er'n Ic'tcr claiming iho full amount. t The Court arjotirned at 1.30 p.m. till 10 a.m. to-day )

THIS DAY.

(Illfore Mr II O. Soth Smith, R.M.) ADJOURN KID.

Wvlik v, McCaw.—Tlilh wan a claim In re spect of a horse which h.ul got into thu posseu aion of defendant. Mr Theo. Cooper appearod for thu dofondant, and took ohjuctlon to ihu particulars o' the summon-'.— Orcercd to stand ovor till next Court day January il.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASKS. George, Campbell v. Georgo Grose, HI os : Oc fcniant w>s ordered to pay amount claimed forthwith, or tcvon deya in default.—ll. S. Cauham v. IJ May, claim £ltl 15s: Defendant ordered'to pry amount claimed be fore February 18. or HI days in default.-J. It. Kanderron v. I. M. Grant aud VV. J. Cooke, claim £11 17b Id., As the pirtners-iipbetwoon defendants had boon dis o ved for somo time, tho defendant (Gram! was orderod to ray £3 18s8d bsforo 18th Febru ary, or in default, won dayß' imprlacinmont.—J. Mc larihy v. W. J. Walsh ; claim £3 151: Defen dant ordrrrd to toy £1115s before sth February. or five day.-.' ii default.—O. Moody v. Thomas Drain ; claim, £9 la id: Defendant ordered to pay oi per week.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Ik-fore Messrs Clendon, R. St., and Young, J.1'.l

DisollKDlKNCE.—Hans Form was charged with disobedience of lawful commands on board the barquo Hewn, at Auckland, and pleaded not guilt v.—The chief olllcer was called and deposed that prisoner refused to holystone the deck when ordered to do so yesterday. — Form denied this statement, but the Ilench sentenced him to seven days' Imprisonment without hard labour.

Stkayixg Cattle.— Thomas Laugstouc did not appear in-answer to a chat-fro of allowing four cows to stray nt Ncwmarkut.—Constable c. His and Mr Griffiths proved the olteiicc, and defendant win lined ills anil costs. , . , Blsii Fuji- ..—John Piper was charged wilh setting liro tiinquatililvof fern on llio Piikciilna Block, Kaipara district.— Mr lligimn said he. had made inquiries since tlio remand was granted, and found that tho act of prisoner in setting lire to the fern was not the result (if malice, but was due to carelessness. Seeing that "there was no malicious intent, and a< the prisoner lad already sullercd a week's imprison ment, ho would ask permission to withdraw tho ease—Permission was granted, and the case withdrawn. (Before Messrs Young and Collins, J.P.s). Atxi:oi:i) HonsK Stkamso.—lcs.se Cockhcad was charged wilh feloniously stealing ahorse, value a. the.property of Percy 10. Stevens, of Hamilton.—Detective Tuohy dcposid lo (hiding the horso ut Hunter and Nolans sale-yard, and arrested the prisoner on tlio samo day. Ho admitted that ho had ridden a horso named Warrior at the Onchtin gn races, and would not swear that this was not the same horse as was found at Hunter and Nolan's. 110 said that. Kunealv rode the horse down from Hamilton.— Percy A. Stevens deposed that ho bad Ihe horse in use on November sth, and turned him iuto a paddock. Next morning lie was surprised on looking into the paddock to tind that the horso had disappeared. Evidence was also given by Charles Hanson, Joseph Moody, John Bras combe, (Scoriro Johnstone. Charles Wnlnutt. Walter, Mollis, William Stewart. William l.c Qiiesne, and Constable McConne-11. The evi denco showed that the horso had chanced hands several limes after the lirst sale. Millis said ho saw the prisoner training Ihe horso for the One hunga races neor the vinegar factory in Stanley street. Ho said the horso was named Warrior and that be was going to run in the Onehunga races. Subsequently he said bo sold (no horso for £9.—Tho prisouer was committed for trial.

EDUCATION BOARD.

Tun usual meeting of the above Hoard was held this afternoon in the otllccs, Victoria Arcade. Present: Messrs S. Luke (chairman), J. C, Carr, Theo. Cooper, J. M. Lennox, J. 11. Upton, and It. Udy.

Cn uhman's REI'OKT. — The report of Iho Chairman mentioned with regret Ihe death of Mr J. W. Channon, teacher of tho Waipu Cpn ; Iral School. It also stated that the resignation of Miss Mary Allen, of Ilarrisville, bad been received, also that applicants for increase of salary had been informod Hint their applications hud been held over until tho quarterly adjust ment of accounts. Tho report also dealt with a lot of minor matters. Upon being read it was adopted. , „,, , , TituxiNG Cou.i--.cik Bi-i'Oirr.—The report of the visiting committee of the above college re commended that the following persons be in dentured as-pupil teachers :—lames l-\ Cl. Cox. Wm. Hammond. Louisa Fowler, Mary It. S. McQuado. Caroline J. Flatt. and Hossic 11. Sanders. The report also slated thai tho com mittee bad no recommendation to make with regard to tile syllabus of instructions and cor respondence ret'err/ed to them. Tlio report was adopted. _. ~. ~, Caudauk Hay School— Tho report of Mr All right recommending that the otl'er of the con tractors to build the abovo schoolhouse for ,i:_P:'i) lis, was accepted. It was resolved to call a meeting of householders to elect a committee and select a site for tho rchool. Teacher's Dwelling at Tamaki West.— The tender of Mr Akers, for the election of the above building, was accepted, it. boing the lowest, £228 las. The highest was £269, nnd tho architect's estimate was £210. There were seventeen tenders. Memo.v.—Mr Upton moved— That the Girls High School prospectus be altered by bheoniission ot llio words, ' and the allowance at the rate o£ £1.1 a year;' from tho regulations as to Scholarships.' Mr J. M. PLennox seconded the motion. The chairman suggested that the mailer should be deferred until Mr Moat was in attendance. The report was adopted.

Death of Mrs Brigham, Sen.

Various vessels in port and mercantile houses carried their flags half-mast high totlay in token of respect for tbe momory of Mrs Brigham'e ■ - vho died at her resi dence, Lincoln-etrcot, Ponsonby, tbiaraoui inc Mrs Brigham was the widow of Mr John Brigham, aged 71 years, and one of those who arrived in Auckland in tho early days (18-11) of tho colony, and reared a family now grown up to manhood. The eldest son in Mr J. Urigham, nt Mr J. C. Firth's ; tho second is Mr Jas. M. Brigham, secretary to tho Auckland Harbour Board ; the third, Mr D. Rrigham, of To Aroha; and the youngest, Mr W. Brigham, who occupies a position in the establishment of T. and S. Morrin and Co. Thore are also two daughters unmarried. The deco-ised lady was well-known and highly resected by a largo circle of relations and friends, who deeply mourn their loss.

TELEGRAMS.

(BI" TELEGRAI-.'I—OWN COI-.KESI'ONUENT )

Wanganui, this day.

Mr Bobcrt. Ward, K.M., has been granted threo months' leave of absence on tho ground of ill-hoalth. His place will bo taken by Mr H. W. Northeroft. KM, Waikato, about the beginning of February.

Wellington, this day, Meeting of Parllamont.

It is considered likely that the Now Zoa lan'd Parliament will meet for tho despatch of business on April Kith. Blenheim, this day.—Tbe Borough valua tion is £28.484, an increase on lnet year of £856. Dunedin, this day. Light rain has fallen.

A sacred musical festival will-be held in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church this (Fridavl evening. The selections are from the oratorio of " ML" Mr T. Tallis Tiim ' nell, Mus. Bac, Oxon., and late organist ot Sheffield Cathedral, will render organ solos. Several ladies and gentlemen of note are on tbo programme, and it is expected to be a great treat. j John Hughes, a returned Kimberley ' digger, reported to the police last night that be had been robbed of 25 sovereigns nnd -10 ounces of gold. He had beon ! drinking about town during the day, ' and it ia believed was relieved of his treasure by some larrikins. The detectives are In ! veetigating the affair.

Wealeyan Church Conference.

Thk Conference roasEcmbled at 3 p.m. yes terday, and the Rev. Mr Cunnell look his scat.

Gosi'Eb TkmPEBANCE Mission.—A de putation consisting of tha Rev. _ .C. Worboys (President), Messrs Lilly, Cu-lick, elox, and French was introduced by tho ex- President, Mr Bull.—The Rev. Mr Wor boys, Wtcr congratulating the Conference on its teuiperanco character, proceeded to observe that although tbe Wosleyan Church had dono much in tho cuuse, it should not sit down and rest oh its laurels. As repre senting a temperance organisation ho uso oxproesed their obligation to ihe editor of tho -'Now Zealand MochodUt" for his ad vocacy of tho teuiperanco cause —Mi-Jar- lick expto.-.od pleosuio at cooing so many Christian wirkcrs present, nnd txprosatd hia conviction that they must, place dopendcucs moro upon Lhritliau mitii&tora and local preachers in tho excreicu of the regular work than upon occasional visits from great teniporanco advocates — The Rev. Mr Williams', editor of tha "New Zea-

land Methodist," said that on behalf of tho Conference they received tho deputation most hoartKy, and listened with pleasure to their congratulations. As a matter of fact, there was a growing change in tho relation of tho Church to tho temperance movement, and he attributed the chango to growing force of tho logic of fuels and tho increase of Christ-like sympathy. All minis tors of Christ should be in tho van of the temperance movement, und all earnest anel sincere workers in tbo enuso might rely upon tho intelligent sympathy and support of tho ir.oaibors of the Con ference.

British akis Foreign Biiilk Soenii-rv. — j A deputation iiicludint; the Rev. Mr Kob johns, B A., Ihe \ rcn. Archdeacon Matin sell, Messrs Shalders and Brakcnrig, ac companied by tho Rev. H. Lawry, scerotary, representing tho British and Foreign Bihlo Society, was introduced by tho Kov. Mr Bavin. Tho Key. , Mr Kolijohna having been invited to speak, exprot-scd pleasure at being face to face with a Wtsleyan conference 110 camo to ai-k tho co-operation of tlio Con ference with the Biblo Socioty which ho represented, and nt tho conclusion of an earnest address, wished Cod speed to tho ministers of tho Conference in their work. Othor mombers of the deputation ulso i-poko, und a resolution was passed by tho Confer ence, expressing sympathy with tho objects of tho Society, wliich intends Ihe woild's good, and engaged to help in its operations with its might. FRIDAY'S SESSION. Tho Conference n-scmbled at 10 a.m, Kovs. X, S. Bunn and W. B. Marten lod the devotional oxerciscs. Tho roll was called, and tho record of yesterday's pro ceedings was read hy the Secretary, and adoptod. EiiAIKKNAb GiikktiXos.—A reply to tlio Conference greetings was received from President Simpson and Secretary Haslam, of the South Australian Conference, and received with applause. Missionary fok New Zealand.—A ic-lo giain was rLceiveel from the Victorian Con ference advising that it was incumbont up on the Now Zealand Oonforonco to receive a missionary of Now Britain into its minis try who had been obliged to re tire on nccouut of ill-health. On tho motion of Key. Morley it was resolved that tbo ropoit bo laid on tho tnblo Ministerial Status. — Tho question uf the status of Roy. F. \V. I-Lt being rai.-cd, it was explained that tho year IS7O would ; bo regardoi still as iho your from whicii his minietry tlited, although iv the mat.'er of his connection with cur Connexional Funds ; it would commence with tho present year

Sunday Skrvicks.— Tho repott of tho Committeo appointed to make any neces sary rovi-ion in tho Sabbath appointments was read and othor possible alterations wero referred back to them for their ar rangement. Ministerial Cani>ii>atks—Mr .1 Knott, of tho Wellington district, was then ox amiced by tho Rev. J. Bony in Tnoology. Tho examination comprised tho doctrinos of Biblical Inspiration, the Trinity, Personality und Divinity of thu Holy Ghost, tho ntono ment of Christ, Ropentanc3, otc. Tho ex amination was favourable; ■ tho ox amineo being apparently quito familiar with tho subjects remitted to him. Kc ports woro road by tho Kov. Wm, Baumharand tho Kov. Wm. Tinsloy of tho sermons preached by him nt Wellington and Auckland respectively. Thoy wero very satisfactory indicated great promise of future success. On tho motion ol tho Rev. Wm. Baumbtr seconded by Kov. 1), ,1. Murray, ho was unanimously received fur training i> our Tbojlugieul Institute nt Threo Kings. The ca*e of Mr Joseph Bight, a Homo missionary from Otago was thon considered. Tho result of his exam inations in liteiary subjects was read by tho Secretary of tbo Board ol Examiners, Mr W. ii. Morten, and was faiily success ful. His preaching ability v. as re ported upon by tho Key. W. Morley Chairman of Otago District, and by other membors of tho Ciiiforeuco. llid health was good, and it was unanimously agreed that tin bo received as a minimr on trial, for immediate employment in tho work Tho ca«o of Mr D. J i Murray, also an Otugan Homo Missionary, a candidate for the minietry was now con sidered. As in the former ca?e, vci y high euconiums were pronounced upo.i tho work being accomplished by this missionary in tho South. Ho had been gitatly success ful ni a preacher. His examinations wero reported upon by Rev. W. B. Marten, his percentage bang gojd in each case. It was reported that tho caudiduto would probably make a e-mail contribution in aid of hie theological training.-—After some further discussion it whs unanimously agreed that he bo received f _ training in our Thto.egical Institution. Second Draft ok Stations.—Tho Secre tary then procoided to read the Station ing Ci.-muutto-j's proposals with v viuw tv the publication vi the second limit of stations Sovorul mgge.stioni and pro tests v,ero lodged afier which it was decided that tho Stationing Ciinmittee should meet at 1.45 pm. A lolcgmin wa* received Irom Roy. F. W. Isitt, of Christ church, expressing his thanks for tho kind consideration gvvon in his cufO.

Mr J. T. Wills and the Wesleyan Conference.

(To tho Editor.)

Pin,- In the report of tho Wosleyan Con ference proceedings which appeared in last. evening's issue of your paper, four questions »te said to havo boon favourably answered in the case of every minister, excepting that of myself. Tho questions aro the fol lowing:—(1) Is (hero any objection to hi 3 moral nnd religious charactor ? (2) Does ho believe and preach our doctrines? (3) Has ho duly ob-crvtd nnd enforced our dis cipline? (4) lias ho competent abilities for cm itinerant work ? It would appear that tho reporter deemed it a matter of in difference whether tho objection wero re garded as bingingon my moral and religious character, or on any of tho other points named, it will doubtloss bo a eurpiiso to your readers that the mattor at is.-uo was a ruling of last ' onforeneo, which I regarded as unjtifrt, and declined to accept. This was regarded as an ini-übordin-tion. As I havo for yoars past experienced a growing con viction that a change of Church relations would conduce to my happiness and useful ness, I placed my resignation in tho bauds of the President. To accept such rcsigna tion, it was thought-, would be subversive of ecclesiastical discipline, and 1 am not disposed to quarrel with tho powers over a matter which they regard as of grave importance, though I may consider it small ; but I do think that a religious body, especially followers of tho ' groat and good John Wesley should bo careful to obviate misapprehen sion in tho public mind concerning tho per sonal charactor of a retiring brother, though ho may have tho audacity to quarrel with their discipline ami retire.—l am, &c ,T- J*. Wills, 'January 21st, ISS7.

***fc AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1887.



T N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPBKMK COURT OV BANK RUPTCi' HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the natter of ': Tha Bankruptcy Act. 1883." sn-i of tbo Bankruptcy of William La Lre nide Mitchell, of Auckland, In the Provin cial District o( Auckland, In New Zeal aud, Accountant and Kstate Agent, a Bankrupt. Notice Is hereby given that, the first General M-cting ot Creditors wil be held at my Office, STAR Builoiogs. Fort-street, Auckland on THURSDAY, the 27th day of January, 1887, at- 2.50 o'c'oek p.m. Proofs of debt must be furnished prior to the meeting. Proxy forms can be- obtained at my offlce. No proof oan bo admitted, except under order of the Court, after tbe expiration of four months from tie date nf t. filing of tbe potion. Accounts neat in unsu-ported by proot of debt, ss pre sa-ibad by law, cannot ba recpigotsed. Auokland, January 20, IS 7. JOHN L4WSON. Offlcl-.' A'siiinre. ' Dbvouh ani> Corn-Kit. Quenr.-stro -t. Auck land, So'loilers for the Bankrupt. MUSIC SALE.—Latest Songs, Waltzes, Quadrilles. Polkus. Piano Pleros four; for 096 io 9 6i rrlsearh. Good Assortment. Inspection 1 invited.—Adams Bros., Ponsonby.



Wanted. WANT ED, for a private school of several years' standing in tho Province of Wel lington, a Governess, thoroughly competent to tjach French, Mnslo, and Drawing,ana tossilst the Principal in Junior KngliOi; salnry, £iiO per annum.—Apply to Itev. It. B*. Macaiool, North fchoio. WANTED, a reapectabloGirlneGeneral Sei v int. Iteforenco n quired. — Mrs J. Levying, Qiieeii-stn et. WANTED, at once, a Good General Servant Kcforcncos required.--Ad ilrefa Mrs W. M. iDouglo a, Hruntwood, near Cambridge. "4^ANTED, a General Servant, with V ? l-utcrcncss ; must be a.lv to iron and eo"k well.—Apply StakOHlco. WANTED, a Girfabout 15 to look after children and do ordinary hou-ework - Apply for ndilrcflß et U. Nni;l^_^wr\jVrch Hill. ANTED, llDtofOenerai (-üburb\) — Hiinn ■ lord's Auckland Ho. U try (ooudi lis'.ied 21 y.ais). Yft7 ANTED, General (Parnell)—Hanna- V? ford's Auckland Resittrj (omb'ished 21;ean)_ _ ._ W" "ANTED, youn^r Girl, 8s (Bay of IsHcdsi; excellent homo in i>, gentle man s family.-lUnnoforu'a rvuckland Kegutry. ANTED, a Married Couple cm a largo farm in tho Wailcatj ; go.d wanes'— AU'lv l.y letter to Kobl.p, vTAlt()lileo. Auckland. "VOANTkID, Machiniatß utel to shirts V v and drills.—Apply Newton Koad, oppo site Mr Stevenson's. Grocer. W' ANTED, (j Smart Coat" Hands ; also, Improvers. — Auckland Clothing Co., Couim«rce-slreot_. WANTED, by a respectable woman whosi husband ie 111. Washing or C lean irg by tbe day.—Apply to Ho. 0. Morrow-strict, Newmarket \X7~ANTED, n Strong Boy to learn the V' Trade. — Wm. Larsui, Blacksmith, Av-ordale WASTED, Youth to Canvas Town with Tea, oti liberal (o-nmi-slon to trust worthy Kd, and wage if suitable. — Apply :--r »ie Ollice. Vi 7AN TED, a Smart Runner.—Apply , v Victoria BoaMliig-housn ANTFD, a Baker. -Apply 33, Queen stive.t __ ._ _ \*7 ANTh D, a lirat-cla'S I'lumber. Must VV bo a good 1 ad worker. — Apply to John Potford, Customs slroot. V\7"ANTED, Youth or Man to bo useful VT iv boarding bouse.—Apply Ile-Imont Hon a, Vincent street. 7 p m. WANTED, Employment by a young llrßtclnsß Shoeing nnd General 1! l.ok snilih —Hannaford's Auckland Registry (town or country). W7ANTED. - ■ dvortiser wishes an iti- V V tervinw with any Ger.lleninn having un Intimate Knowledge ot .Mineral Oil Districts of Amo ieu. - Such a person would obligo by cil. lng on G. Rhodes & Co ■ Ofllce, Colllngwood-st. WANTED, a Gentleman who has £1,0(30 or more ut command and time to atmpit and tuto over a Half-Share in un established ai d Incrfftsiiu- Business, lo which no liok Is at tached uml no rival Tho half ur more of Ihe n.nrmy to be used i.i tlio extoM-ijn <if llm Jiusl n((-s - Addre-s, "There Is Monoy In It," Stau Oillco, Shortlunei streon _ WANTED" 120r3 Ro»peotabio Boarder?: first.-cl.ißs acoimniodatlon ; tonne moderate—Mrs Smlih, Belle Vuo House, lierce ford-.treot. WT'AN'CED to I'urchaso, a Second- Vt hard I'ortahlc F.nulno, nbout 11 borec lM>»er, or abovo link motion.—Apply, stun g p it-o, it:., liox ICL IXT ANTED, Purchasers fur .Stock of \ ? Boots aud Shoes: auy fair olf-ir takon. Will iin by eioio S'durdny next. Ca h ll.ot Depot, Devonport,— T. Pros er. "4\7ANTED to Purchase, for Cash, Fur- V V l.ilnre, " oaring I piare.i and Odds and Knclnrf „vt iy ,leic. ipiion. Letter,. »lt. nd-Ml to -Mrs Davis,- ICarangahaDO l-.oad. opupo ilto 1 O-l-0111-PO. _ I %r ANTED, Put-chafer for Good St-.ro, I .. Siahllnc, .Sfa.vbein (1.-,rduis. &.••.... uiutoclmic to v.h-.f. I!l.-l;i-nb.-a,l ; t plcn.-ii I _.].:i.:gi_ for intirgo'iu intn.-App'y llar.d-rson i ,1 ■ o. _ tUTANTED to I'out, Promises suitable >V for Workshop; io. t nut 1) nxjeed It's [i r week.—Ad.lro.-a 'l'hrioo, Stak Offlco. *! \ r ANTED, Houscarid 3 or4 Acres Eand VV near town ; will lei-n or imrohase.- Aibii-ePH vi lug purlleiiia's. A'cent, tttuivay und -ji-i.eiir. I. i.eo-itrooi. AN TED, to l.oa? o a farm iii -130 acros, IS miles from iuck Rid, varily n gras-. together with 5-ionned Heliso. eu - :n.i,il.n„-s. Mid Orchard. Th ala a eooii op;n,i* nnty f_-r anj- pirnon requiring a K'tiioncn ii ar llio Sin, nnd wii-hln* lo <io in for poultry ';-. miiiK MO fruit growi-i. - For tonbe- p.rll •-.i.-rs apply to tin- owner. W. N. Mctnteh. in.n'i lloid, M. Kden ; or to Hrskoih and SiUin. \\f ANTED to Soil, Was'o l'apor.-\V. V»" V. M.nrs, Boo*-s.dl_r. l<Jß_Quce_nj-tie3t \\ RANTED, Tetidtrs for" Additions to !? irtiileing lit llunt'cy.—l-'lins.-.ed tprei fi -.-.-ioiii i.i •'■ i.'ita". Huiimf- C>V \\l "..N'S't-D, ©Ifor for tho Uuainofs, \ . 1.0 .ac and rixlurre of Ili.rlo e;;d on, k'\o are leaving Auckland. — Karangahape toad. \ \T A NTS Dto Sell vory cheap Suburban VV Kami of 7 acres, wlt.i Cow . I'onl-ry ii.d all Uien--i!B; i.ieo hrnlihv f ißi-ricinK (br ill- 1.-For pa'lU.uiais. apiilj o*iD, S. Walters, liti'treet _ __ \\f ANT'liD'to LepiS3 for One Vcrr, 3 lo \. IDA: ca; wl'hin ID r. lion by rail ot Am k'c.r d. md wii'nhi. 2 ml'ei cf a eta i.-n ; |,-i.Uiik gold roed ; meat bo feneeo : a' in >-~ ,; co (1 soil ; bo so ; i.-ood anrply i f w..to . -pu'i uo.I u-.d .ill purticu'.-n-s. U.vi.in only u-'a-ed - ith. - .-.rPrir."!;-: '/,./., Stau rtli-c. ;r>.-"7 ANTKI', next Sunday Evoi.injj, at a >'? qun-nrral 8, the ror->l,--r»'ll:illcrovd-d 11. esnn-l men t.1,0 women (f Newton drfirons .- hi inu- lliee,iu.r.(C.eeg;lo-tciieo;i'.cgr,;. te-t v'bail-.-.t illicit our f.ir Hi-itnin of the South. More- particulits en Seturday. \\T ANTED, An^incor.-, Joiner,-,. Cabinet- TV iii-ii-.e.s Un '.oli-t-Tcr.i. l'iu.-nbers. 13 s- II t.ri. Sli»le'i. and « l-mi to k> ow lb .1 Y-iri.oroiiih nod Co. Durhnm-i.treet Wort, /■or!, bum. hi.ye a <-ell selcrt, d st.ckif 'loos I.i- sale at vi-r" n ndorate prlce-a. Vaib. re:;.r, mil Co. D liiim sinet Wat, liuperters r,f Michinei-j i-nu Ilaidw-irc, WANTED -Boots-Boots at any price tff.-red t. clear -t. Cish I'o.it l'ejo-, [Irivonport Will (lniilly rlos-i .-"ifu diy n__xl \XfANTKD, 1,0(10 "Childron. under 12 VV 5 0-rs mniyo-1- Ibbs. Idor-.eb, ro ular ini-e. It'; -t.^s' Hat.:'.. No. 5. Is Sid. regular price Islil at tbo BJe, UK', Canada Build ng«, yieoo-rtrc t, lii_B_C..r:nhu-v. WANTED (cheap)] Piano for photo gi-Hp-,cr's uso ; e-.ipn and kejs it'oie intortor m cbaol.ni no; required.—Apply by leit'-r, «o«'a«8 \X" TAH'riP.-.I- 30.0:Xf ri(CT);.o t- r^^.:p iho '*' v ?,i.-,'b.njn ' %'.y..ji':us:'rate:l Ti' bbs ' \4TANTEii KNOWN —Monti- for lliro T V at Jam- b Clare's, bottom ot St. Mary's Koad. Pons mby. '•* 57" ANTE D KNO VPN - American Organs T V from JSlS.—Hoffmann and Sons VwrANTKD," 500 VVorking Men wiih H\. Is lldtoo.nn tor Our Co'our.d Milo 'l-.0-o-eisdurbvjt iho Salo ot tho D.I.C , Cansdn I!mldii-trn. Lata Coo.iibeVa. \\T ANTED KNOWN -That Uurlo and W Hon nro leaving Auckland, and tluit iStoek of Boots and Shoe-< is being sold at Shume f :; ■; i.ow I'riccii.—Ki'-ri'-igabapc Koad. "Vir ANTED KNOWN—Pianos sold on V V timo paynieut at tho obeapost house in inrfsi.—ll -ll'iiuinn ai:ri_Horn. (,\iio,-r.-!:trer.l, "".rirANTKij KNOWN -i''or Dirtlub.y, VV ' Widdiotr. or any day I'resonla, the pV.cu to ob-nii, them cheap trnd good is Good eon's Lot (lon Arcede.^ \^TANTED KNOWN i'hat Hurlo ami W Hon, the W. 11 known llootmakers. art l-i.lling Oirtbo whole nf their Stock Woudorfnllj ; heap - Ivnrnngiih'ipe It-MirV. 'UUiiKTE'l)' RNOVV:*.— A now i-fool VV b!xh Piano, ovorsl.rnnß. iron frwnerl b'.a 6 tt-ninft nbtte, .--beck action, trichord, , -"i-i.ve:-., n'._ ~<i'i"}7iT_~ED KNOWN -A t'iano ir V? lujllau W&lnut, b; Uord, 7 octaves C-27 (rewh—lloftaann aad Kor^ 'iTfANTK-D KNOWN China Tea Sets V?' 12r fid 10 pi,:oes ; liimier Sets. Sis ; a-< oner useful Goods vie si il) b.dng sold tt laoo.i son's Umdou Artiule n.atvolliinjtly cheap. %It^AKTSD KNOWN George B. Boal VV to-, begs to inform fl 1 -r.,!0 .-.ml th • pubb. thai he hits Krtuovcd fnnn Ksrsiiy. bapo lli-ai tv the Now l-rci.isd: in ayiuoncs Btreel. (ippe s-ru iho (Penietorj Iti-idgo. Noied Io- Cbox Tea. Notod for good Ututcr. _ WANTED KP OWN "ciieaV Moat-- Iteduced I'ricwH- Beof, fr-nn Ijd per Ib Mutten, from Ijd per lb ; Vt-al, from 2d por lb Lamb, from 2j per quarter. Tha best quallt only.— T. S. Mean. City Market. ANTED to bo Known—That Mr B Hcnabtnr, Processor of Music, will ccr tinuo to givo Lrssona on tbe I'latiotorte, t Pupi 8 at their own residences, nr at his ow abode.—Enquire h'xoma House, Hobson at. "117 ANTED KNOWN—To reduce" stoo VV of Wa fe!ups et, G-JOdsoti'a Lon-'o Arcade, the piicon lave been reduced. K-.-Khf Lovers, £'.!; good Bilver Wntchcs, £A, a warranted. \ST ANTED KNOWN—A grand assori V T ment of Sterling fci.vor .fe»ol!ory : C-ioodron's Londoa Arcaio. Prices rldloulotu-l low. Kvery article warranted. WANTED B.NOWK-—fencing Wlr, Staples, "Eof.flnß Ire:h. S»i . Wltlierf Fireproof Safes, snd Best Rteel Barbo-5 V. lr &c, for Sale, very aheap. New Iron, differe; brands, ex Waitangi.—Hutchor, Qroom ar Co., JTort-st, Telophnna, SH. WJ ANTED KNOWN— • 1 Electr VV plated Forks and cpoons from Ds tl doz-n j Whito Metal (thioujihouti from t's tl dozen.; Illack Table Knives and Forks, 6s tl dozen pairs; White Tablo Knives from 7s I the dozan (pro rota for erualli r qunntltle Pcoket ond othor Cutlery very cheap at Goo son's London Arcade. ANTED KNOWN-That I am eellir Bplendid White Eutar, 21d per Ib. lis for 56ib bag'; good Yellow Sugar, 7s Bd for M harr - excellent tea, Is 6d uer Ib ; Van Houtei Cc-coa lib tin Is, ill. tin. Is 114; Southe SDBrm'fl lid lb; clear Wapx Sperms, 91 lb ;go new Cbcoso, od and 6d por lb ; Dandelion Coff, Bd per tin. All other goods at wholesale pric for cash only.—Addres-s: Jamkb Scoit, enrr Coo* and Nelson-ttrei ts. N.8.-Goods deliver to all parts of city aad suburb.i. Country or£f i romptlj attended tc. ■TITANTED KNOWN-J. Knott, Ire VV roocger, Grej -sti eet. calls special atti t*on to c. I'iitei.; .1 :-'eie Kni'e.iiiol reeeivt-d f:i Kne'and. tbo handle of which is put on hy an, tiroc'esw. ihat it will not come loess even In I water, and will Keep lie colour; a really y,< thing. Also, a lot of useful articles, suitable <:hrii,tniaa Presents : Oarvera, Razors. Soissc feu Knivos, I«dleH' Comnanlons, Child re Knlve, Fork, and Bpooas, Carpentora' Tw &c, &u.—lu«pection invited.



ISS'_ ■ === WANTED, a Young Girl for a SmaV Family. G=od homo.—Address glvoa al I Mrs Hough's Store, Threo Lamps, Ponsonby. W* ANTED, 2 Competent Mon Cook; (10s, ICsl, Woman Cook (2r)s), House ' maid, Guner*ls, Nurssmald, Head WaUcr (30.) WEOVcml other.'.—Mrs itlsniore'a. "'" ""ANTEIj, at Liverpool Restaurant, s Young Womtn. willing and active foi j general work, • \&7 ANTED to Let, to a llepectable 1 yi. Jim, a Comfortable Detached Room, I with ll:'e;ilaee.— Apply to Mrs Child, Marmlon- I si; cot, Upper (Juo'-n-sUTet. W'ANTKI)", Good" Plain Cook (town), 3 other servants k^pt, Girl to assist (110 uu ic.) Cciie-.':: (I.nvn and ccuntry).-Soleet ! Rtgistrr, 1.M.C.A., Albert-street. \S7ANThD, 4 Girls for Brushmukin^ ; T » expcr'enceti hands preferred. -Apply up toS t,:-nigh , or a/ter 7 to-ir.oirow morning, lli-own and DiCiius, Ma-.kut KntrAiicj, oircco,c slreet. WANTED TO SELL —A large number ot lious-8 to si-lcct from, 1 ro 11 roonis ; r.o lve'vceijiii oil* r will be retus d. and teruiß i-iuie ins/. Ayo.i! lokhiK for a homu or iavestni- nt will do well t-j givo vie a o^ll. Gus nxd water Lid on. Sumo with l.n'go aliotmen*. —A. il. (Irara't. Vo-mr.nt-atrcit, l'opsonby. riTANTt. I3~KNOWF-En K ineors' Kaia- V? poi Uodur-Flanro:s, 6s Gl eaoh ; 8:1k Cups, 1„ 9J epich -, Sailors' b ntquallty Dungaree Ovo.-n 1 -. Kb lid ouch ; Brown Duck Trousers, is M; Coobs'or IJakors' Cupa and Atreni, Pain ters' Aprons, ltsht-coloured Tweed Trousers and Vests, suitable tor iinkors Millers, Sco.. 10s lid; Sdmplo Trousers and Vest at, less than warer.ouss prices, Men'B printed Mole Trousers. Is l:d, a great ha-gain; Men's Working Snirla, 153.;i1. 2s, 2s 01, nnri3iee.eh ; WhltjDreta Shirts, slightly damaged, i 3 lid; Men's Undenobed Cotton Socks, 3jd por pair; Merino Sockß (arand value), lCd per pair; Men's Braces, Bd; extra good value, lap.r puir; goid Klastic Beltß. Is eucb ; Scpirfu, Ties, Bows, etc, in ureal variety; Men's Bathing Drawers, Bd, rcjulir price le.~ ,1. Grorn, 7S, Yict'i-ia-st cet. KNOWN—That Hot and i' V Cold Baibs may bo had at Is each, ot the Auckland Turkish Bith Company (Lltnitml). Victoria - street Kan. - The _ how Prernisfs, Lirue street, are now op?n caily for L-idios and U,ntlemen, from 1) n.m. to 8 p.m.; on Siiturdnye from 9 a.m. to 8n m. Prices :- Singlo Hill a, 8s; in nets t,f eight tickets, 20i; on ThUMeaja and t-Puturiiais (a'lor 2 p.m ), 8s; Hot, (Poirt, and Plunge Bath, is. These Bathß arc vi y elficttiiil in curing Colds, Coi.ghs, itheumatisni, Lunibago. "ml many othi r com pbiinis. Experler.ced attendanis iv charge. OT ANTED KNOWN. GEO RGE GR EGO RY, PH_rOGItARHHIR, CiuiOKe Bim.niNGM (NvarThroeLamj* PONBOIvBY ROAD, Iv now pro-3uorn-< Flras-cLu-.s Cbptngraphe a*th« following roesonnble roles:—Onrte do vlfji* !oa (W per don ; l-abkints. «1 Is per eloz C«.l dren'e at sa-ma pries. UlgholaM jioamelUng tl __ moderale advaaoa on above prices. Irtui cam pa»-i tiie door regularly^ r^ AN T it D INSPECTION or MUNStS AND MILLIQAN'fi T W _ E P 3. XVf i N T B D X N O W" N. "< V GUB.V.T SALE OF REMNANTS I'l'.l.Y S, STUFFS, LACKS, RIBBONS, EMBUOIDERItS, &c. P. M c P _iTe lISON, Florin/ bims-lf ovorstrcktd wilh ihe abovo. Is ill', i- i « tt such a Suorifi^s us to eliect a Speedy a u-,v qito'ations cf lines he ia now show- I'rln-f, '2_ Hi tbo dozen yards; Nun's Veil li b». ere. la lid the <\tr. n yards n.-.r. t ll.lspruy; Klbboi.-, li; ds for Cd l.»rl-»' i>, (1 Chlblren'ii Straw Hats, Is each ; Ho b' eitlo. Ililo-ioh «ojs' Cotloa bbiris. lljd ; Men's ditto. Is6d Aril otber 1/nos equally Cheap. KAR AN G AUAPE ROAD. (SaOET. Vacancy ior one on a farm.— ./ AdlliesaatSTAll Oflice. Pergonal, S"i \ U l:; Ii"I ON ~'i" Glu«ebiowing aaturdav k\ .ViiGruuou. Croiii '1 to 6. Admission, fid. Psia-PL. givon. Works, Freeman't Bay. 53ERSONAL. —H tills should moot the cynof thepirty who was living «t Hors boom'H Lo'lieing-noiiso, Auekliiirt. during the month ut December. ifSa, and who Intended toing tn Mercury Pay in partnerdiip wl>h h young mnu to exhibit a Diorama, hois earnestly r-ii-.icitcd to coiiinmiilentu wilh J.S ,-iT.utOlllco. Pi/fATHIMONIAL.— A yuunc Gentleman ItJL from '.lie conniry. io pond circumstances, t-. Ithes to correspond wiin ivi ii.duetriousj-ounE i.ndy. rceed from a. to 2j seen, with ihe view cl Mttrinioi.v. Aiipie-ut; plenvo er.clorc carte du-vicito. — Address J.U., G.P.0., Auckland (to be called for). OH I KATE, dent forgot that the Grocer wloro you bought thlo excellent lea aud Butter h»a R-iir-v, d to ihoso new i hops in Syinoride-slivot, opposite tbo Ce.mctorj nri.-ltpo. ,%/t ISSIKC FRIBNOd are reeiuestcd to 1 T_i tiike notice tbut the llrot 1 nlf yearly snle of Ihe f'.l.C. liwiir <>-. Kurotmrgelnp i i useiu; Diap-ry - < irti Huin-.nrti (bit. CotiPil.-ess) KATE, will you lend me that Ujck Vben yen have reid Kr Ves.lt sou like, but you can get ns many us y.ubkeat Mttcal.'cs, a- d tl.ey only eon yon^io rt_a____ "wiftiTi"!,' to tako a trip or eond JL i-hllrlr-n to the epinii'ry eun bn 1 c -onimo dt-cd bj a person who lias a inr.gcilleeDt b=a lv .odd boa in_.- and 1i.i1.-in,:, within'lour hours bieam of Auckland. Tcrais eatr. Parties at per aw.tDßement. — For a.dress, ap>ly Stau Oflleo. |>EKSONA .—Oh 1 Cecilia, whero did i jon get that lm-gc Haud Bag! Wh;, al .Metca f ,V, nely lis lid. gjUCI'S are stubborn things ; neverthe Ij lcs ihis is afM t : You eun buy at oui rales one beet Sc'-on Tweed Trousers froit 5, Ud ; and .Ml'a I weed Sjiti fr- m lfs 9d a . t--s 'ireat c-als, D I.C, Canudi Uulkiags (lati C-touibee's). Lost and Found. LOST, on Saturday, a Bunch of Koys.- Kowarrt tlveaby Mr Col-grovo, Nelson Jlo.tte, and Go's. T~ST, Stolen, or Strayed, jpjrey Oeldirig IJ mark US on mm p. -Finder rewjrded oi . .-mi,,n.g hi.in ■to liiukl-nd's iinH i OST.— T'ljieen by mistake, Sun Shacli ft J cuf. o' the Pon-oi,by ,r in, or from Wilso: and McCinlagb.- Fm:er may havo her ow: bvl.-v,vii.g»anient TAU.eil!lce. LOST, near Avondale, a Liver-aud wbito Pointer Ho.-, answ. rs to the name c S.u,t. Any ur.o detaining linn will bo pros-. oared - .l,iiii-s 15. L nhy. Or e'liiugj. OSfr^ronTthe aytr.arktt, on lot inst., a Shee.' i'o:-. colour, Blaclc on White, an , having h ill lilt face white; answer tirane if D-vv —A.yene ictuning Bani3 c giving l»fo mation tlut wi 1 lied him, to J. S Ituckli.lid will h» rewarded. tjTOLEN or btriiyod from Poktno, o O 23 d December list, a D.irk Bay Horse. bind; p.ilics. white spots en forelnal.—Hewer ' on return to the Slngor (Manufacturing Cou pans-, _ltli, Qucon-etrott, Aupisland. jjTIOOND on Monday, a Dark Bay Hoi-ci ____} while spolß en back. Ownor may hay 8-.i-.ie by pr-si'iij: ex wus"h. — Apply STAir Otllco. IT^O UNO, ft Heli-m-ito to prevent Fevo 1 Small poPx. aud all Inuctious liiseose ' uvl sl-.oub: bo in iiv rj-h-ou-o-a P.icket of Cn ' v.-rtV embolic PoweH-r, 20 '/., oely 7d perpacke - L'arlo and Monttoaicry. Karangahqpo Hoad. ' IiIOUND. at tho Salo oi tho D.I.C ' I? Canada BuildingH, you can buy for Ib ! 12yds of good Dreis Material l regular prii fli Od (lite Coombes',). ' Kcctiugs. If\A RT E RS' PIC NI I A Meeting will bo hold at tbo Walte-ma , Hotel in 8.31 p.m. SATUItDAY. Buslnesa :'. 1 Meet C'dtiiiuiteo, Kc. _ - V EWFINDGOLH.v.INIAGCOMPAN i> iLIW.niCi.-). 3 All JlbitraoTilinary Gr-noral Mcttinc eft 1 Soareh Iders will be hell nt, tbe t'ompm - Ollice, New Z lalaert Inturaneo Uulldings, Allt _. bind, on FRIDAY, the !Sth day of Junual 18J7. at the hour of 13 noon. Bosiitiess:— in atuhorito tho Directors dlsptitaS of the Cmnpani'a property such terms as ther may dotm moat c : vantageuus to tho Interests of the fiha- I huldera , „ D. G. MicDONNKLL, Manager Auckland. .Inmiary 11, 1 .7. '.. y^OLONIST GOLDMIWING COMl'A> o \J (LIMITED)- An Kxtritordinstrr General Meeting of t i, She.rehoiderß will ho held at iho Colnpaa Ollice. Now ZonhlMd lus-irane.i) Buildio ;' ,-\ uel:Uiuu. on FBI)i AY. th o 2Bth day of Jantia ',} lSS7.ntthohoiirofiiii.nl. II Business :-To authorifio the Dir.ctors dispose of tbe Cmpans's property. pitch terms as they may deom most i "___ vantageoustotho intercatsof the Sha s ' J). G, MaoDONNSLL, Managoi - Auckland. January U, 1887. . tJAXON COLD-Ml NINO CO Ml'At ' B ° O (LIMITEU). id A (Per,.-ii.l rvtcotlng of the Shareholders 1 bo b,.l t at ib i c ompany'o Oflice, Nrw /e»lt Insurnace Huildincß. Auoklacd, on MONDd °* tbo ;-slst day of January, ISS7, at the hour io 11 a.m. ic I Businfss: IS Ist. To receive the Director' Annual i port and Balance sheet, and to elect 1 ~ Directors snd an Auditor in tho roon tbo rctiiing Directors and Auditor. - 2nd. To authorise the Directors to dlspo3 i£ the Coinpatiy'a Property on such te; lid ns the. may deem moat advantage lb I to the interests of the Shareholders. i'*s D, G. MACDONNBLL, in Secret ar *J Auckland, January 19,1887. irs — — el Xeudera. - rriENDEKS will be received until M< m- i_ DAY, 24th in t., for ddditiors tn a : ?n- | deneo nt Iho Old Ivtiil RO4-L No tender ne j-rri | ■ nriiy accepted —Ayply W. Kekon, Botld-Btj iw Greet Nonh Road. 'o',t i rnENDEIta will ho received up tii for I a noon To morrow for tho Supply of Fo ,ra and Provision for 30 to 10 Men andllorses U v.'s I Dragoons) for a P.iiod of 1 days.—For p ;la, I ctilars. apply F. Summer. 13. Customß-alreet ' Conttauea oa First P»e«.



l To Let. t ■ TO LET, front part of Shop occupied by Kimo Colli-ry Co. (Ltd.), 11, Queen-st, . — Apply oa prcnilt.es. TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, ront, 15s; 5-rromed Hoobo, ront Bs.—Apply T. Harper, , Car-a '.a-s'root, close to Beths. Pitt-street. T6~LIOTr~2- roomed "Cottage ; furniture ther. in (all eocosciory for two) to be sold i for £7.—For addrcis, apply STAR Offlco TO LET in Kranklia Road, a C-roomed House.—Apply to James Claie. Boat Builder, Customs-street West. ' TBI0 _ LET, Now House, 4 rooms, and . sou lory ; rent low.—Apply Geo. AlleD, o jrn r Ke sen ar.d Berei-ford-stre. te. TinO I ET, a -1-roomod Cottago in Vincent- JL i-trcet.—App'y first hous-i above Vinoent laue, Vinecr.t-streer. rpO LET, 4-roomed Ilouee, Alexandra- B a reet; al.-o. 3-rooai'd House. Ilrownet.. Ponsonby.- J Witlinma. Vlctirla-street. rpO LfclT7 House of 0 rooms; bath-room, J_ gss, and wa'or; garden. AISD. 6-roomed Houee ; gas and w-itor ; rect low.—Apply Mies Graham. Luwtr Nelson street. TO LET, a 3-roomcd Ccttugo, near Foley's Gr .eery in Viotoiia-streot; rent low.—Apply to M, Foloj, corner of Hobson und Victoria-strecte. ___ rpoHLET, New Cottage, 3 rooms and JL Scullery ; good well : rent, os.-Apply Mr Hastings (on premises), Manning-street, near Newton Road. rSTIO LET, Bouse and Shop, corner of 8 Railway -jtreot and M.inekau Road, New mwk.t, with a largo Allotmc-nr, suitable for any b v sluee s. . T~" 0 LLT, Ciarenco-streot, Ponsonby, 6 roamed Hou.:r ; Urge garden ; trees bear in k ; city wator. Kcr.f, is.-Apply W. Smith, next Winter's Store. Franklin Road. TO~LET7in Lincoln-street, Ponsonby, 3 rooined Cotto.--: ; ciiy water; im%, 8s 6d. Apply R. Wootton, Urocei-, Upper Queon strt-et, Nowtoo. - mO Ll-T, in Sussex streot, Ponsonby, JL unfariiishcd, a Sitdng room and large Bedrcom. Is In a healthy pcsi.ion. — Apply Mr Johns-one, Franklin hoad. mo LET, Three Ground Floor Ollices in _____ H'gh-btroct; nose Cottage, Jervoio Koad. 7s- Cottaee, with jood well, Kingsland, 33 — Apply to P. Ollphanr. HUh-streej-. mo LET, at Ellerslie, for 2 or 3 months, X o Well-furni-ihed Housa ot 3 rooms and buth.with 2 acres i.f Unri in garden and orchard. —VV. Hnd J. irate r l.and Agents, Queon-stroit. t'TSO LET 3 and 4 roomed llousos, in first I_ class repair; e.lso, 5 roomed Houkc, with or without Stabling; good entrance from llikebv-stre.it—Api-y to Juo. Irviu, top 01 W illicit-111-street. f'r\o LET, in Pitt street, Shop and Dwol- J ling of 5 rooms, v.ith bikehouso mew even) n^ri stable. ;.cw in ,hri oer.uuatioa ot Mr Klngstord.-Applj to J. V, arrcn, KaraDgahnpe Road. rtj^O LET, a good S rcomed iiouso in i. Viow Point, Mount Kden ; gas and water, and every convenience ; rent, 15s. - Apply James Harper, Albert Avenue, Mount Krltn, or D. V. It vans. Queen-street. TO LET, grandly-situated, nowly-built Marino vli'.a Kesidoncc. 15 minutes' wa'k from Queen street und 3 of iram ; 8 rooms, bath room rage, e!c ; city water laid in. snd gas in each room ; steps to beach for baiting, bathing, etc ; rent low. — Apply Ke-nil wonh House, London-street, Ponsonby. TO BE LET, furnished, with immediate pos e'tlon, at Nonhcote. a Rroidencc and 7 acres of Lund, with sea bathing. Also, a superior Residence in St. George's Bay. with nossesdou on 2ltb February, 10 roomed Houso et Onehunga. with luvely view of the water; rent low, House in Albert Park, ro p'.ete wita every mo«ern household conven lence.-Apply to F. Gt. Ewlogton, r.stato Agent. &" X 7 ELLESEEYST. EAST, near Free ■ Library. -To Let. Fruit and Tobacconist Shop with goi.ig business.—Apply G. Morris, Welbs^o? st reet_Kavt. ALaDY who is desirous of leaving Auckland for 12 months isoientoLo. hcrhindßomoandwel>Furr,i'hedH-s!riencecoo tainlnc , iavvin.;. dining a-irt breakfast-rooms. 5 bedrooms, bath, dressing, end linen-rooms; kit-hen se.ul cry imder, .ti.; coichhoptso. me.bt,-. ai d barn, 1-3 r.oai: choice flower asrfen, tennis lawn, paddunk. Dihghlful situation glorious view, within four miles of South British. Rent as may be agreed.—Appbe jyoos hy leit-or (rrinclpali only). A.B.Z. Star Office. rpO MEET THE-TIM3 8. I will Let the CHORAL HALL for Concerts, rheatrloals, Balls, or 3nndsr BerTloes, at Re laoed r*tes. r. 6. BWINOTON, Estate As _. Voliustccr Notices. ; A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. in Kxlraordica-y Genera" Kcotinß cf the Membo-B mill be he'd in thj Drill-died on . MONDAY EVENING, January 21. at So'clcck. ' Business : Kevisicn of Rules, &o. Winners of Tro.h'.es in the Citizens' Match ' will please attend ut 7EO. VV. JKNMNG3, Hon. See. _?k,t Sale. i SJIOE SALE, Billiard Tables, by Boroughs iS- and Wuits and Wright and Co. Bargains (tor oqsb).-H. K. lVrtrldso and Co. !7"iOK SALE, Balance of Lease for 5 Al- JL' lotrrent". New North Road. Premjum , pn.-nlnal—He'oosvlile Timber Onmpapr. 1 "sj^Oß SALE, a Smart Yacht, 2 tons, __V co,prad aed well lound,— Apply Stab _____: |7>OR SALE, a 5 roomed Villa, two ■3_ minuter,' from Shol.'y Beach ; viow tf har- I hour.—Aptly ST.Mt Olllee. Jj^Oil SALE, a Large Boarding House, if Lease; and Gocd will doing lar.o bnßice s i down Queen-street, cheap.—Apply E. Loydou, l Quoen-btrect. 171011 SALE, 3 400 gallon Tank?, with _!_ f\ tirgj. Inquire at the houßO liitely occupied by Dr. Richardson, Karangahape j Roidj I Tj^OK Si I B, an old-established Grocery 5 ___ lluciriifs in the City dolr.g a good turn ov r. The abovo would prove a toodinvost ■ ment for 2 ynueg men with ,-CH.U t-> fi'tOO oa.ltal. —For particulars, app^y by letter. P.O. Boxlßo. JinOll SALE, Boarding-house ; good con - it? nec'i-.n ; two minutes' walk from "VVhart and Pr s'-r fliee. /iceoinmod»ti>>n for nine, six ' ax pros tit. Kstablißbert. fo-r years. Satisfne ■ tory rer.s.r.s for disporal giveu.- For addns-', , apply Stak < llioo- a filOR SALE, CHEAP, V STEAM LAUNCH (qidlo now!, 30fl 3 long. Oft beem 3ft. 6ia. i cc,. Kngir.os (surlacc n comlenping) Cylinder, Ijin. Steams 8 knots or a light oowunpdw. Awly^ v _ JAgIKS> ; [TIOU SALE, iii the Ararimu, neai JC Drurv- Seotlcn 128, consisting of-276aur« -" cf Gooi Lisht Bu h Utod, well watered, i_d _ i lolngohurcll, public school, ard the i-uoerio! h farms ifMi-T. Kteiey <-n. others Also, Sec a lion 2iio, in ssmo pl-ce. n, nsi-ting of about 30< Ij Acres ut very Riih, Lev.l Laud, with ligb ,r hush—a large qiaatity bainj: tot ra—adjoinlm s the farms in ihe oceupaiion of Messrs Nobbs Pulman. and Scotr.-Apply to J. GKEKMi - Qpaheke; ortoj J. GRKB.NB. P.O.,Onehnnga 1 S~I ¥__ O R SALE d -i,si><SV i? STEAM LAUNCH (Newl l- v2wS|%CJSCvv diagonal Built Length, 30 fee VQUaKSSSSsr overall; beam, 6 feat: depth, «TBHMBia» f cot _- Inchea; draught, 2 fact -> inohi-s. Fitted \vith lliith pressure. Surfac 'o Condensing. Engine. 5-iueh Cylinder, 5-lncl Stroke, antf return tubo Steel r.oiler. Steam Jj (a3t en email ccnsiunrition ot_ '^^-A^i ly to s. Albert Hollar Works, Albor't-Btrect it \ BARGAIN.-For Sa'o, a 5 roorae, £%_ Houso. with workshop, fowl house, wate ~ vdd nn and evetv oonvenienee; r-ituated o _i luretloA of John and Olipbant-streets; prlci )A only ,e-2ia. -ft PP'y tojL_FoHden. on tho preo'igei 30 /SWNEK, LBA-«XNG FOB, VICTORIA - Xj -Must soil.—About 1 Acre boßt Volcaul _ Soil at Mount St, John, with excellent House < a rooms, bath loom and pantry ; also, stabb bucgy-houEo. and man's rooms ; fully fence r ar-d choicely laid out In garden. Prico. onl 3. £GSO. Carde to view on application to Randorso and Co. ro 13IKKENHEAD.- 10J Acrea of Land fe _D Sale suitable for orchard and strawben y gardon j price, gia per acre.-Aiipiy tide Offlco "VTEW LYNN. Avondale-Land for th J3i pptinb-, 5 ti i»'J ac-cs. T-.rms cas: ha Water frontngen. c!os3 stiui n, grand views. "-., G,I?.O.H.^STAK_Offleo : . *■ TITOS A UCE M AKEBS. - For Salo chea] T* J. IPO G-tllons of Spiced Vinegar and lari to Cask.- T. B. Hill, ;SJ, Quoon-aireet. ou -__z____z - - . re- I'nbli . Notk«i3. Y*7-OLFK'S SOHNAPPSf irtho overßtriim ' V T>OfiOUGH OP DEVONPOR' he take'noiice. • PS. Tho Valuation Li-t for tho Borontfh of Dove rj". port, for tho yorr it?B'-8. is now opgh for the 1 spec i n of all persons intorct-t d tSie: oiu.at c t0 ilace o; busbieas, Viciotia Read, D6VOBPO on between the hours c£ 11 a in. and 3 p.m. dal »d- (Sundaya exeepledi. and at the Borough Coun ■re- Ofllce on each WEDNESDAY, from 9 tollar and on each SATURDAY, from ! to S p. All objections tboroto must bo left at. t Borough Council Office Devonport Hall, oa jv boforo the loth day nt February next, addresi 1 t", tbo As°e Bmrnt Couit, and a copy of eve nust bo loft at th-: llovonp' Borough COtmOll )ITloo not less than 7 days vlll lulo .JL M v Butiog of tho said Court. '"J 1 - J. DINSDALW. *-V, Town Clerk 'ot Devonport, January 15, 1887. Be- fTIHE CHEAPEST LIBRARY IN TI mo A WORLD! i of *• AT METCALFE'S f£l Foot ov WAKEFIELD-St. ous ■ FOWLS, Ducks, Fowls.—Como to Liverpool Restaurant and got a Pah y. Fowls. 4b ; Ducks. 5i (Al). T>RESENTS FOR Al Some of cur PreEent3 having arrived too for Christmaß, we intend giving them away TO-MORROW. 3N- These Presents cnnsi t of Fancy Tsi " reel- Sugar Ba-ins Butter Coolers, Cups ai d peas- Saucrs. Vases, and other Orna it c', ments aud Curios, From China, Japan. Bohemia; and c'snv! fio aud the whole lot will be Given Away witl reserve to every Purchaser of Obb Pound reco UDWttr dß of qur RUSSIAN CO.'S PT *• S" BLENDED TEA. . arti- • JOHN EARLE & CO., Ts:a Mekcbani 207, Queen-st. (next Arthur's Mart).



ANOTHER OPPORTCNITY — The Great Half-yearly Sale of tho D.I C. at Canada Buildings, Queou-strcct. THE Biggest Literary Shilling's Worth In Ahstralaeia- Brett's Auokland Almanac Illustrated- _J WEDDING CAKDS.-Latest Stylo at the Star Lithographic Works, Short land-street. Auckland. IF you are a business m,in, take Wolfe's Eohnai'PS occasionally, to keep your mental faculties iv gocd order. ; HARD Times no More-Why pay big prices for Ladies' Dresses, when you can tret a full dress for 2a9rl ? at the Great Sale of the D.I.C. Canada Buildings, late Coombaa s. _ A' SK your Grocers for Royal Remy's S'arch, lib and Jib boxos, ne' weight. It la the best; wholesale.-Apply to Mr Arthur Masy, High-street Hole Agent for the ■nenafacturera. TliiSH.-Something good : Rakino Fish IJj stewed wilh a lump of butler and cup of milk. LAVVXERS, Authorß, ClsrKfmeu, and Phytieians aro all favourably iuclined io-. wards WoLF-K'a ScnXAri-3. MRS"PALMER'S School, Carlton Gore Foad.—Duties will bo i esumed on Mon day, January 31at Vacancies for Boarders. SLAUGHTERING Drapery and Clothing Goods. Now is the timi for Bargains, dur ing tho Gicit Bale of the D.I.C, Canada Build ings, late Coomues's. FISH ! FISH !! FISH ! I -Rakino Smoked Fish, on Wednesday. Thursday. Friday, and Saturday at the Boat, INSTALMENTS, Instalments, Instal ments, on Sswing Machines. Pianos, &c„ &c , must, bd paid promptly. —W. C. Donnes, Q leen-atreet. ■ SUPERIOR Board and Keeidenco, five niiimttia' walk from Devonport Wharf The position Is very celect, and house stands oa a large garden by Itself. Every home comfort and reasonable terma.-Apply Star Offloe. IF "you"are weak aud sleepless, try Wolfb's Schnapps^ T" EMPERANCfi HALL. — Saturday Night's Temoeraßce iVfeotlngs. Franklin Rosd Band of Hope will conduct on the 22nd lDB». ' CHEAP MUSIC nt Adams Bros., Pon- Eonby.—Latfat Wallze', Polkas, Quadrilles, Songs, and Ilasy Pianofonte SocD. MrTwTh. WEBBE has a few Vacan cies for Pupils. Piano, Organ, Singing. N-w Quarter now commencing. Terms on ap plication.—Address, cornorof Ccokand Hobson streol^ TO SPORTSMENand others.— Pheasanta and other kinds of Birds Stuffed and Mounted on ornamental etunds, vory cheap with despatch.—R.Maddon, opposlts Star Hotel, iibort-atreow £?o_fe REWARD.—The prevailing _%f/_<\J public idea is that people advertise iroods which thoy cannot BUpply whon asked for. Wo give tho above reward to anyone who can prove we do not supply every article adver tised during our sale at the D.I.C, Canada Bui'dlngß, Queon-iitieet. ' j i OW to increase your iocome at onco, Owe cell 2s 9d Men' Shirts at Is lid ;Is 6d Colonial Knitted ,Kox for la ; 2a 6d Strow Hats for is Gd ; 12a 6d Boys' Kuleker Suits for Is lid and (ia lid; at thsGreat Sale.—DlC, Canada Buildings. Late Coombes's. FIRST-CLASS Paying Concern for Sale, a safe Investment and good living to steady man accustomed to horaes; oapital required, about £300.—Siooleir aud Gray, 177. Queen-street CIITY WATER. —The waste of the city / water ii nothing In comparison to the wilful waato of money of tho»o who neglect visiting the Great Sal i of tbo D.I C . where yon get :0j worth of Goocb for 12s Bd.—Canada Buildings (late Ocombc ~ EARLE and MONTGOMERY'S Price list for Flour: Good. 50V, 5s 03 (only 40 of thia line on band). Fine, 50's, 036 d; 100's. 12s6d ; Sacks. 21a. Beat, improved process, 50'», 7s; 10'j'r. 13a 6d; Sacks. 26«. The above offered io sample bags for caab.—Earle and Montgomery. Fermers' Agent*. ; CHAS. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Agent. 83. Queen street, opposite Fort-street, haß always fjr Bele and to Let, largo and small Houses ln the City, Suburbs, and Ctuntry Districts ; also, Farmß, Improved and unimproved, ln various parta of the province. Several eligible Building Allotments for Sale In the City and Suburbs, for cash or on deferred payments. £__\£* PIANOS. — Hieb class Pianos 3&0 O imported direct from leading Eng lish and German Makers, from £36. At Whole aile Prices for Cash, or on Deferred Payment from 30s a month.—Berlin Pianolmporting Com pany's Show Rooms, corner of Hobson and Cook-s'prects UCSLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). All Accounts now due for Ga- and Coke which remain unpaid at v p ra. on TUESDAY. 25th lest, will become payable in full, without olscouut. E B. PARSONS, Secretary. VTS7ATER! VXTATER! XXTATER! W ATER! W ATERI VV ATER! CLEAR AND PURB. Delivered wherever wanted. W. fc G. WINSTONB. OUBLIC NOTICE. EARLE AND MONTGOMERY Havo for Sale— GOowt beat English Crtnihed Loaf Sugar, in 2cwt cask-), at 318 tor cwt, or 3Jd per lb. This ia the beat Sugar in the market for making good Alii), three tens best Japan Bice, in 561b bags. Us Gd each or 5.b for la. Fifty half-ohostß (each -lOlbs) first class China Tea, at la 6d per lo; ,ing o pounds. Is lC'd. Thirty 101b chenta pure Indian Tea, which they aro soiling in 6 and 12lb tins at 'is psr lb 'Tho Publio aro invited to Call and Sample the tame. EARLE AND MONTGOMERY, Karaxqahape Road. rpHE NEW ZBALAND LAND MORT -■- GAGK COMPANY (LIMITED). DIVIDEND WARRANTS for tho Half : yeat 1 rnded 31st Ootobor, 1886, are now obtainable at tha Comfany'a Otlicc Queeu-street, Auckland. JAMEI BUTTLE, Secretary. January 21, US". WHEN DOCTORS GIVE YOU UP, Moms. GARNIBR. the aiectrlclan, wiU Cvreyou. Conssltation Fbbb. Bvery kind o€ Complaint Treated at— i KAGLETON'B TOILET HALL, i * S2O. QUEKH-STREET. Bean '.>f Attendanoe: 9to 12 and *to B. El«!*rlo -ird 'JcJvaxlc, Faradlo, and Modlclßß ■ " Baths el-jo clven by Mono. Qar&ler. i Jfuasbart of TasHm-jnUla esa b* coca o» LCllliWlol. . ~ ___ — j '/-^REAT TTNRESERVED • He ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT STRONG. " VALUEO AT £2.749 15 8* c ' b Q. ARR ET T |5 RO S , Having Purchased tho above Estate for Casl a ut aLargjDiucooiit, 5 ARE OFFEIUNG THE WHOLE STOC. 3, AT THKIR AUCKLAND SHOPS. i. ONE MONTH ONLY, if AT TOTALLY UNRESERVED PRISES. 2 1.200 paira Infanta' Strap Shoos, sizes 2to 5-6 d y 3 200 , Infants' Strap Shoes, rizes 2to 5 -8d n 6100 ~ ip.f&nts'StrnpSshces—ls to 3s. 1.250 „ Children'sLaoe,rises2to■o-M '~ 2co r.hiMren'oK Silas, Bfzes2tos—lsl! ,r 1525 ',', Girls' B. Sides. Bizos 10 to 1-Sa lid V '271 ~ -Maids'2's-49 lid ._._,... 1 383 ~ Ladieß' KS. Boots, sizes 3to I -fal ~ 1 711 Ladies' F.S. Bolts, sizes 3to 7-53 9c ,0 315 liadles1 Levant EB. B ota-OaSd T- L 220 , Ladies' Kid EB.-7sGd — 4 735 . Lidles'ditto—from 7a lid to 10a 6d '150 . Ladiea'Real Hrtnoh Kid E. 9.-6.1 n 7 2 Lidtis' Kid Bolton, sizes 5 to 7— Bal V. MSi " Ladles* Kid Walkltig Shoes, claw 6b 5 -is lid .'„-;„ 875 „ Ladies' Walking fchcos. sizes oto 1 1,280 „ Ladies' Walking Shoes, tizes 3to 1 ■ 3 571 ~ Lidies'a ditto—from 8i to 10a 6d 1-29-2 Ladies' Button Boots, sizes S to , ed rrom 9i 61 to Us 6d __,_,. , i SU Mill's '.Vatartighta-frora 7s lift to I r 2 272 ii Men's E S.-from 8j 6d to lJatH 1351 ~ Men's Balmorals from9soi 3 s:po Men's Walking Shoes -from 6s fid l'c6l '~ Men's Patent Shoes-8s Bd 3 6-0 „ Biya'BoDts—from 4a 6d in- 1.195 ~ Houeo Boots, Sewn—2« lid in KVENIKQ SUOBS, ELIPPEItS, HOUSE BOOTS, & *y ' in qumiitles nnaole lo te quoted here, Hy ' cil GAR3ETT BROS., Wakefielu-st., », And !ho Gauke-w's Buildings, KAitANGAHAPK Ro. D[ Auckland. ;od' iry THIS IS A GENUINE SALE. ott ___ — pUB LI C N OTIC 1 STEWART'S IE LEATHER AND GRINDER WAREHOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET. ioj T-v COMMESCIKO the ij J | A vK> } rot • -L,axD | MONDAY, 17TH In JXT. SALE! J Ute THEEE SHILLINGS IN THE POti DISCOUNT ALLOWED ON CAISI ' ets' PURCHASES OP 10s. AND UPWARDS, taut ABSOLUTE SALE, and —— — ; JRK Advertiser leaving the colony at an early* NOTB ADDRESS— I NEXT TO ROYAL MAIL HQX^Li



i 7_TEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN.. ; JM CONFERENCE. A SACRED MUSICAL FE3TIVAL Will be held In tho PITTSTaBET WEBLEYAN CHURCH THIS EVENING, Comprising SELECTIONS FROM THE ORATORIO . OF " EIJ," AND ORGAN SOI.OS. By Mr T. Talmb Tbimnell, Mus. Bao. Oxod. (late Organist of Sh»ffle!d Cathedral). •_. SOLOS By Me«damca Ambury. Taylor, Miss Blackburr, Mr Kuox. and Mr W. L. Prime. Larue Chorus. -. Conductor :MrW. K. Baiter, Orchestra of the * Choral Soolety. Leader: Mr C. Hemus. Accomranist: Professor Lambert. Doom open at 7.33 o'clook, to commence at ?. " Admltelonby ticket only. Tickets, Is. tole. obtained of H. Worth. op»oaite Church; V. French. KaranMttapis Read ; K. E. Fmeh aud J. Blackbu.n, Queen-streot.^ -; TUfB. \ LPRED TpOOLBY, Late Organist for Fourteen Years of the Cathedtal Church of St. Peter. Liverpool, and formerly Conductor and Instructor to the Baud of the 111. and IV. Cheshire Artillery Volunteers, England, TEACHER OH* ORBAN. PIANOFORTE, . SINGING, SC TEACHING! CHAMBEHS I QUKKN-STRHET. Teleph mo No. 434. ' WS A D A M E * D O OiS V, , SOPRANO SOLOIST, Of th 9 London Crystal Palace Philharmonio Society; St. Geortfc's Hall, Liverpool; and ■ Provincial Cencorts. I a*o Leader of tho Choir cf St. NiohoUb' Church (Old Churohi. Liverpool, for nine years, TEACHER OF SINGING, VOICE CULTIVA TIOV.AND PIANOFORTE. TE ACHING CHAMBERS i QUBEN-ST. ADAME POOLEY'S VOCAL' .LASSES. New Elementary Classes TONIGHT (Friday). at 8 o'clock. , , . Class for Ladies on S ATURDAY. at 11 o clock. • Advanced Class oa WEDNESDAY, atß o'clock Fob : Two Guineas per annum, payable half yearly In advance. __■_,_.,_, Special arrangements made with Principals of Schools for the Saturday Class. Teaching Chambers: Queon-atroe*. MR P. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THK „„,„„ . ' PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. AddroEs: Care of Mb A. Eady. Auckland Music Warehouse. Queen-Btroot. - ; piTY OF AUCKLAND. TOOWNERS OF UNREGISTERED DOGS. Notice is hereby aivon that the Dog Registrar has received instructions from the City °S, U?, i to take summary proceedings at the police Court against owners of Unregistered Dogs, after the 31st instant. pHujpg Town Clerk's Offlce. Q „ January 21,1887. __. 533 . "VTOTICE.—The Mount Roskill Road J^ Board will, on TUESDAY, Februaryl, ÜB7, confirm the . Resolution to increase the number of members of the Board to seven. ByorderOfßoar<l- JAMES W. CARR. Chairman. Jamnry 4^1887. . SINGLE Bedrooms, 6s ; and Board and Retide.ee, 18-At Mrs Wilson's, Union street, Sdoorj^rom_Welllngton ; stece^ "DO ROUGH OF PARNELL. TAKE NOTICE-The Valuation List for tho Borough of Parnell diatriot for the year 188f-8 M tow Opm for luspeclionat the Borough Council Offlco, Manukau Road. i«S_,wi.-2t All objections thereto must be left ot the place cf the sitting of the Assessment Court. vlz.._the cald Offlce, on or before the 16th day of Feb ruary next, «ddress-d to the Assessment Courr and a copy of every such objection must ba left at the said Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. Dated loth January, 1887 ; . reynoldSj .• Town Clerk. J J ARD CASH is the thing we want in ajL those hard times, and we are prepared to givn thoso who possess it all the advantogeol too low price wo paid for the Stock of the Co operative Co. We sell the balance of It ot prices rang'ng about 103 in theflatth's Sole.-D.LC, Canada Buildings. Late Coombeß a. Auctions. " "XT O tTc E TO INTENDING 13^ PURCHASERS AT Messbs GARRETT BROS/SALE, OAKLEIGH PARK. A 'Bus will leave my Storo at 11 o'clock Bharp on MONDAY, 24th iustant. Luncheon provided. GABRIEL LEWIS. . Auctioneer. . . . - B. C. CARR] [B. D. TOtOCS TO-MORROW, at Ten o'Clock. APPLES! PEARS I PLUMS 1 PEACHES! _i B. TONKS & CO. Have received iastruotions to sell to morrew; at 1G o'clock, A_\ CASES APPLES _\_\j PEARS *LUMS PEACHES. Ex Macgregor from Mengapai and Whaoaaic-ia MONDAY, 24th JANUARY, At 11 o'clock. GEORGE SIBBIN • Hbb receivod instructions to tell at his Mart, Fort street, unreservedly, THOSE WELL-BUILT AND HAND SOME BATHING MACHINES, on ' CkelteDham Beich, Norlli Shore, with all appliances complete. Also, THE OFFICE; oost over Xl 9. .__ Full dela'lß may ba obtained from the auctioneer. J \ GEORGE SIBBIN,- ._,-*. Fort-streot. _^ . . ONDaY, January 24, at 11 d'Cloob. R. J Ckbines has received instructions from o Lady, who is leaving the Colony, to by auction, on tue above dito, at the residence Oliphant street, fco: of Vermont-B.treet. Eonson by, the whole of tha Superior, and but little used. Furnliuio and Household Effects, com prising PIANO (by t-'traust), grand tone and ! nearly new; La X- Gilt Mirror, 33 by IS ; Draw ing-room Suite, 0 pieoea; Marble top Sideboard. Loo Tables, Tepesti y Carpet, Curtains, Pole and Rings, Handßotne Timepiooo, Engravlpg and Pictures, Vasjs. Whatnots, Fender ana Fire. Irons. Bedsteads, Iroo Cots, Hair Mattreßser, Dressing Tables, Chests Prawexs. Marble-«>P Waßhßtands. Clookß, Rocking Chairs, Cone Chairs, Limns, Linoleum. Mats, Couches, 1 Siegers Sewing Machine, 1 Hand Machine; aleo. a oholoe lot of Fowls, Wheelbarrow. Perambulator. Gardon Toole, and a lot pf use!ol Sonaries. Al«o, tho Property, translating of Larife-sizsd allotment with Fine 6 roomed Hoase and Scullery. . , ■ ■' et, S. OOOBBAKB] [JAMBS DAOSB h, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1887, At 11 o'Clock. X ..■'..-. —- VIEW STREET, Ot¥ RAILWAY STREET, NEWMARKET.,; NEW AND SDPEBIOR HOUSEHOLD • FURNITORE AND EFFECTS. . The SuhscriberJ are instructed byMr B.Askew, who Is leaving the colony, to Bell at his resi dence, Vlow-etreet, off Railway-street, New id masket. at 11 o'clook, THE WHOLE OF HIS lIOUSEHQLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS (HankMed--.. i" i monthi age), comprieing Maroon Rep. Moho cany Suite of B pieces. Round Tah'.oandMjroon Caver, Bruesel'BCarpot?, Fender, Lamljß,iVas«, ; Cocks, Pictures, Chimney Ornament', Ameri ,a can Stovs and Fittings. Leather-covered Couch i. ahd Chairs. Dinner. Breakfast, and Tea Services. !?i Linoleum, Glausware. Cruet. BrackSte. Knlvee, and Forks, Iron Bedstsada, Mattresses. Sheet ing, Chosts of Drawers. Washstands and Ware. , - Dressing Tobies, Earthenware, Thaware. Crock r_ cry, Kitchen Uttnslls, Long Bath, &C.&O. Also, , Wilson's Sewing Machine in good order, with ,— extension tible and drawers. Patent Bire-proot , n_. Window Blinds. Amsrioan Organette, with rolls lus forSOtanea. "'. -■ :..' ~'■_-. ■ i SAMUEL COCHRANE h SON/; : Auctioneers. ' .' ';'_:'._ w. a. oooaBASE.| [ja»?daoiib ;ftl THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, T "' At 1.1 o'Cloek. •;.;': VALUABLE PIANOFORTE, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE,. DINING-ROOM SOITE, - OAK DIHING TABLE, MIRROR, WHATNOTS, : ' — ' WALNUT TABLES, B HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. AT MOUNT-STREET. bi-OSB TO STfMONDS STREKT. : _ .The? Subscribers will-esll by. auction, en. -the promises'. Mount street, on Thursd»|-, 27tb inst., at 11 o'clock, -V >;; THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSBHOtD -FURNITURE, consisting ,ot Splendid Pt'hoforte In handsome Inlaid wataut case by Biinimeaa'tuea.y new).- Drawtog-ropm gulte In cretoune, Witertit Oantorbury Whatnot, Bxus : peels CarpetßiiPßug. Fender ond Jrons„ Large ct " iMirror-'fbiSck'ana gold), WatontiOYWiTable, Walnut Whatnot, Curtains, Poles and Rings, Oak DlnlDg-room Suite: ttt;JttSh4^JfcsiMMi, -.-■r..{ Oak Dining Table with ejrtra leavjs, plt^ikß, '.'"■ Cheffonler, Soutfle,: Selteozene,*? GlMsiwxe.' ND Ornaments HaU Stand. Oil(flQUi,73ltotß-<Mtoe Table Revolt iog Chair. Double Iron Bedsteads. I • Spring Mattrasaes. Pillowj, Wardt^e,stoet»..... Drawers, Hand«ome Mo«l>d'&^W«2»t«ji4 >- (marble,topi. TUe Back, with Dieseiug TM&* and GUsa xa match, .Austoian Chairs, Cafe Chair, Ma'tttng, Linen Basket, Cot aj^-OMat-,; traes. first-rate Cabmet, Bewmg^Maohme, Kitchen UtenslK^Gsa Stove,. Cookery, Ttt^t, <:. .-;.-...., Wringer?Ftttciji^H&vWT 2 late. "■-'■• "Vi,— * '■' y}y sASItrKLrGOCHRANB^*pSON,. .'' ■■__ Auctioneers. _ , ■ _ .• '; - cmatißoWl on Vteutb Vsca