CITY COUNCIL.

Thf. ordinory meeting of the City Council was held last, evening, There were present: Hia Worship the Mayor (Mr A. E. Dovore) in thochair.Councillors Phillipp;, La Roche, Sffalea, Buchanan, Aitkin, Cro-thsr, James, Dignan, Lennox, Clarke Trenwith, Davies, Ivans, Garratt, Goldie, Holland and Kidd. ~ Domain-street.—.Tno. Brown wrote, call ins' attention to the state of Domain-street from Grafton Road to Domain entrance, huee boulders making it dangerous for traffic. The City Engineer reported that the Clerk ot Works had been instructed to attend to this matter : Agreed thiit a reply be sent in accordance with the Engineer s memo., and that the work be done at once.

Refund —Theodore West stated that his contract for blinds for new Public Library uud been cancelled, and asked that hia de posit be returned, because the failure was chiefly due to the fault of others. The Major eaid the man did a good deal of work ■md tuDPlied a lot of material, but it was condemned by Mr Wade. The Council lost £11 by the acceptance of the next tender On the motion of the Mayor, it was agreed that the request be grouted, and the de posit returned. Corpokwus LoA.v.—The manager of the Notional Bank of New Zealand wrote, under date Marcti 3, as follow* to my letter to the Mayor of 12th January, I am in receipt this day of advice aa to the floating of the fourth inatulment of the loan. Teoders were opened ut our London oißue on the 11th January, when it wua found that the total amount applied for was £i n 000 at priceH ranging fiom the mini mum of £103 to £107 12a 6d. Applicants at £105 received about 20 pac cent, of the amount applied for, and thuse above that price in full; the average price per cent, realised bsiag £105 18a 9d. I may =ay that my director* consider the above result highly i-ati.-.factory, tuking into considera tion the existing depression in colonial eecu rities witli the nigh rate .uling for money in the London market. My advice furtner etute*—•' Applicants for thu loan were pretty wiuely spread, very few being re ceived from London brokers. This support could hardly have been expected, seeing that G per cent, and even higher rates are now being charged on loa'is on Stock nxchange securities. Application will be made in due course to the Committee of the London Stock Exchange for an oificial quotation, and you will ba advised when it ia obtained. For the information of the Couucii I have chu pleasure to enclose a few copies of the prospectus iesued by the and preefi notices <jf the placing of .the loan. Received and referred to the Finance Com- Watkp. for Newmarket, —The Town Clerk of ftewmarkst wrote returning the account lor water, and pointing out that the Council had charged Is 3d itistead'of Is vid as agieed upon, 110 was further directed to express the Council's* entire satisfaction at the quality of tlio wator.but the quantity u-ed ruJ exceeded their expectations %-ory considerably. They therefore aeked for a reduction in consideration of the necessary in sluicing the new pipes. Respecting the Mitt clause, it'vias stated that a corrected ncecurit had usen cent. Several Councillors uiu not f-te why the 10.-.s for sluicing the pipes should fail upon thu Council, and tne application was declined. Kaka-n-gauapk I<oad.—Thomas Holder r»[ V ned, on behalf of Mr Georgo Garrett, Mr necessary repairs to tho kcrbiiig md water table opposite hi; new premises, now in c-jurrti of court ruction, for the purpose of firing permanent verandah posts, The Engineer reported thai n new- channel w»3 badly wanted in thid road be'ty/eeii Pit' andHoiva-streets, but the kerbs- wou'd do tor bomu years yet. The coal of the chan nel would bo about £73. Tho work was entered io be done, ajid p=(d for out of the South W aid allocation. Or. James pointod out that some of the damage had pro tjjrly been done by the building work. Tho Mayor mid this w,i= probably the ca-.e with the footpath, which the contractor must make good. Time fok Patmest -- William Beehan wrote, asking ior a liule time to enable h m to pay liie endowment rent, coining due shortly, and also part rates now due 0. ---neiiily so. Latt year he leased premises and sold hie stock to Alex Browne, and the transacrion turned out very unfortunate for him. Ho ofidred to j-iy £&, per weet: and reasonable interest fq? the'accommodation. —Referred to tho Finance Committee,

K.YJJHR Pass Kesekyoik Napitr and Shorn '.vrqto pn behalf of Mr Thomas Houlihan relative to tho ailc-gcd SEirious injury done to tlitir client's land in ihu Mount EJin Kofiil liy the water allow. >i from time to limfc to overflow irom tho Kyber re-ervoir. They would hold the Council liable for the already done, and any that may hbruulior bo caused. The Waterworks kngineer reported that thoy ran oif <he «at«r by a natural watercourse, as thby had dune for the last 10 years, it was etoteii that the matter had beori dealt with by the Streets Committee, and it was agreed that a rt*nly fc»o eont in liccortiancfa witn tilt cluu.-t in thf. reporf. Earth Cmset.v —Ko?.!»r i;nd Wilkinson forwarded iuforcoitian yeupecting iheir patent Edwards eolf-aetiny; earth rloeets, They wouid tupply tliemat Cd per quarter fornterm, the householder tv have tht option of purchasing outright whenever he please* Referred to the sptcial comoiitteo who are revi"ini£ the building by-laws. Analysis of Water — D N. Gamier wrofo etatinfr that he hart completed ur rangemenU fo oarvy cm (. songii oj monii by nlectnealanaiyeis, to demonstrate the exi-tfjnee or otherwiseo( organic master in the city water, and the Councillors to tix a tiino when chey could be present to witrjoss the oxpoiWeiits — Keferred to Si roers Committee, to confer with Mr Pono hRMTSSIOK OKttATta — Ellont-iould prayed for the remission of i.2 2-> ratoi". i*ho was a widovv witti two ebiirjron, 2nd had not even the memif of buying food—Eefevretl to ihu Finance Committee.

Lower Hki'liurn street.—Nineteen reai dentn oi Lower lltpburu-street petitioned the Council to give early atteution to the unfinished state of Lower Hepburn street, whiuii tiitar every faji of b,3Cf;'.Tie a sea of mud, and unlit for traffic—Referred to tho Street c Committee,

Cook-street. —Cr. James presented a pttitio.i irom the residents Gf Cock-street, drawing attention to the state of the lower part of this street, and asking for drainage and lormition.

Strkeis Committee. — This Committee reported as lol'uue : —(l)Letter from -Epeom uoad Board ra waror supply Mount EdtH reservoir. Your Couiniiitoo recommend a reply that as some few months uiuat elapse before the machinpry, &0., is fixed, thu iipplicutioii will ot) cor.si.jeisi bfttoro that tune. (2) Leti or from T. i>l, Haul tain re Coetley Instaiute Trust. Letter from Town Cierk, Newton, ru iormation of fooipHth, Richmond Koad. Sour Commit i.eu advise a reply that Council recommend tho Newton Borough todo the work rtquired oti thpir tide ot tue streer, the Council uoing tho work on opposite side, when decided, ai 'he expense of tho city. (3) Memo, froip. Town Clerk, re cleansing reservoirs : Your ConiQ'-ittee reconmiend that be adopted, viz., thut on occas-ion of cleansing o! leservoird, ttie public (not having meters) bo allowed to fun oil supply fora fixed hour or l»o j such hour aud notice to be adver tised. Ke Clork of Works of the Poneonby Eoeervoir, your Committee have selected the to , lowing applicants, viz., Messrs Geo. S. Budge, Chas. Urosvenor, Moses Jl>iir man, C. J. Holrojde, James Trayos, and J. j. Wood. Theee have'been notified to at tend ;it the 730 p vi. meeting of the Coun cil adopted.

Lkhal Committkh —This Coißmitteo ro pjima as (o.iovve: - (1) Lettei from the Secretary ot the Tramway Company, Vβ crumlinea perjijanent levelj Jervoje Road i Your recommend that applica tion be granted as per plan approved by ( ity Engineer. (2) i-otter from the Secre tary of the Tramway Company, acknow ltdyinif notice to repair the permanent way: Your Committee recommend that the solici tor ba inetruoted to enforce the terms of the notice prepared by him and forwarded to Company by City Surveyor, requiring thorn to repuir the roads between aid 18 inches on cither side of railti. (3) Lottor trom T. B. Hunnaford, re in Icefion, Fresh and. Salt Water Baths : Your Committee recommend that bath keepers be instructed to refuse adiiiasion to all known bad characters of both sexes ; aiid that Mr hiunratord be thanked for his Hupyietions. (4) Memo, from Town Clerk, re chuira and other nbcei-earies for Library and Offices : Your Committee recommend that they be empowered to purchase chairs and other small necc-esarioa before opening of library. (5) Memo, from Librarian, re books from Mr Ttioa. Craig : Your Com mittee have accepted earns with thanks. —The report was adopted.

Finance Committee. — This Committee recommended : Letter from Mrs Mary Cox n rt mission of rates, £4 9s 10d, Randolph street. Your Committee recommend that rates be.remitted on the ground of poverty. - -Adopted,

Ponsonby Ward.—The ward members' report was as follows:—(1) Letter from J. Owen re filling Heotland-etraet— Aa no formation is sanctioned in this street at present the Committee recommend that if Mr Owen will erect bis wall theEngiaeer.be inatrueted to fill in road to its full width (if.

he has earth sufficient for the preeent con- ! tract) opposite Mr Owen's property. (2) letter from J. Brown re encroachment Having interviewed Mr Erown, fully an ticipate a flat.idfaptovy arrangement being arrived at, (3) Petition re cutting down Shelly Beach Road—Recommended that the prayer of the petitioners be complied with, and that the Jingineer be instructed to call for tenders for the work aa soon as present contract in Jervois Road haa pro gressed sufficiently,—The report was adopted. Graftos Ward.—The ward members re ported as follows: —Re drainage of Symunds-street. We have much pleasure in acceding to the request of Karangabape ward members, and agree that one-half the cost be paid from the funds of Grafton Ward, providing that the said drain is laid on the east side, and to a sufficient depth to drain the properties in the Grafton Ward. —The report was adopted, and the work authorised. Clerk of Works —The fix applications which had been selected by the Committee were considered. Four of the applicants were present, aDd were called into the Council and questioned respecting their qualifications. The first ballot for the re duction of the lift to three resulted in the names of Grosvonor, Haaeldeo, and Wood boing struck out. The voting in the next ballot wa<! aa follows :-Trayos, 10 votee ; Holroyde, 0 ; Budt?e, I.—Mr Trayes wasap pointed Clerk of Works, and it was agreed that the present clerk should receive a week's notice. PAYMENTS —The Town Clerk reported that the Education Board had paid £000 contribution in connection with the filling in near the DrilUhed. The £. r )0 library subsidy had also been paid.

Freshwater Baths. —On a proposal to reduce the price of admission to the Fresh water Baths to one penny, Cr. Kidd made a strenuous effort to have the reduc tion in price made at once.—Cr. Clarke urged that tho price for the use of towels should be reduced to one half penny.—The amendment of Cr. Kidd, re ducing tho charge for admission to Id, was agreed to. Circus Site.—The Town Clerk reported tha r ; the Education Board had let the allotment near the Drill-shed to the Circus Company for £10, although the approaches belonged to the Cit> Council.—The whole question was referred to the Endowment Conioiit'ee. St. Patrick's Day.-The Inspector of Police wruta stating that he would take s'.epa to prevent visitors to the Domain on St. Patrick's Duy beiog interfered with by larrikina. Customs street Drai.vaok —W. and G. CVinstone drew attention to the nuieance arising from the want of drainage in the i«wei- level of Custcraa-street Went. They could n.it keep tenants in their houses owing to the stench arising from the stirring up of sewage water. A memo, which had been forwarded by the Sanitary Inspector to Mecsrs Winatone was appended.—Mr Gol die haiil he had writton to and waited on the City Encinper relative to the compUiint, and he signified to him that ho was not inclined to do anything in the matter, and if Mr Winatone had cause to complain he had better write to the Council. The Engineer reported that he had referred the matter back to Mr Guldij as bting in hi? depart ment The Engineer was instructed to abate the nuieauce. l<. was stated that notice would bo given to the Tramway Compiny to remove the nuisance, and if they did not comply, the Council could do it and charge them with the expense, in aceordanea with the doed.

Blandon's Fir.usa.-C. VV. Cave wrote that the award of the Compensation Court in this matter not having been carried cut to tho tatiiiaction uf iho assessors within .he time fixed by tho Court, be waa in- F'rucioil by Mr Blandon to apply to the Council for oayiapnt of the sum of £250, tho amount *of compensation awarded to hitu, and intimating that unless the same bo paid within 14 days from dote he will take such prcoeedinga as may be advisable for the recovery of that amount, or other wise compel their fulfilment of award. - The Council dtcliiied to recognise the claim.

Ai:ekckomeie-stkeet. —Loui»e McMabon wrote drawing attention to a mound iv ironi of her place in Abercrombie-ftreet. The Engineer reported that the mound or lump complained of would be removed im- Agreed that a rapiy ehoald'be 30i,t accordingly,

Use of but Gallert. — W. J. Macder mott'wioto on lithaif of the Temperance Society, that tho Premier, Sir Robert Stout, had accepted tlitir inviluiion to a con versazione to be given during his visit ro Auckland, and bud promised to de liver an addro*B thereat. Hβ asked the CuuneU to grant the use ot the hall oi the new Public Library, platform, and seats for the occasion. —Tho Mayor feared some difficulty would ari-e in preventiug people from rambling over the building, and moved that the matter be re lerred to the Library Committee, to consider and report. — Cr. Goldie said this would bo tantamount to a refusal. Only four daye would clause between tne ooxt meeting and the date of the enter tiinrnDji. He moved that "the request bo fji-rtntad.—Or. Phillipps suggested that the Committee should h >ye po*er to act.— Cr. Gamut paid if the lecture to be given by rlon. R Stout was to advance the tem perance cause, thtn they must (jive it ro thi) promoters of all other caueep. The motion referring the question to the i.ibrHry Comoiitcee with power to act wae accepted by Cr. Goldie, and Cr. Crowther then moved ibat permission be grante i, subject to fhe payment by tlie appli cintß of the extra cost.-Cr. Atkin thought they should decide at ouco whether the hull should be let; for eueh purposes.—Cr. Dig nan predicted that the Choral Society, from whom thfcy intended to secure the seats, would not leni them if they found that it was proposed to use them in competition with thoir own hall. —Cr. Kidd thought it unfair to i.wiiersbf public rTaile to with them. — Ot, Crowthsr siattd that the Town Hull in Melbourne was let to Tom, Dick and Harry for any purpose, while Cr. Atkin added that this was the cu-tom in the town he came from.—Or. Goldie said it appeared to him thoj: tha Library (jorumittee looked upon the building a3 one that should be placed in a ylass care, and only admired from the outride.—Cr. Holland pointed out that it they let the hall lor the purpose they would be breaking their own by-lawe, because thty fjl opened on the inside. \t was olsa etated that tha Etairs neve too steep acd narrow, and not suitable for crowds. Only four Councillors votud for Cr. Crowther'e amendment, which was lost.—Cr. Ln Koche moveJ the hall should not bo let for any public ;;ur- Dose till after the opening had talten and Cr ividd seconded. —A long die (•ustioii took place rclativo to the d«fccU oi the building. Or. epoko strongly with rogard to a dangerous railing round "a stjircaae.—The amendment re luming to lei tho hall t'll after it has been opened wqs sgreed to.

Footpath —W H. Skinqev wrpte draw ing attention to bad drainage and stagnant pool" oppujito hie property at tho corner of franklin Koact and Scotland -street, and complained that the pathway formation above hie property was allowed to project on the present footway. —Keferred to the Streets Committee.

Patronage • Geo. P. Carey wrote asking for the patronage of the Mayor and Coun cillors to his complimentary benefit per formanco at tho Upera House on March 14.

The application being contrary to the spirit of a previous resolution, was de clined.

Waitakerki Falis. — Jopiah Martin wrote forwarding a note by Mr Lennox oft'oring the whole of the estate known as Cantp-cli'e Waitakerei Falls, Xl aores, the adjoining GO acres, and the propeity boloa the Falls known as Roberta' or Bacon's, 124 acres —total 025 acres. Mr Lenuox pointed out that it would be an easy matter to connect the property by tram with the Kaipara Railway, and ihat some millions of timber would, shortly be required from below this tstate. The 325 acres were offered for £1,000 cash, or £695 to remain on mortgage at S per cent., the offer to remain good for a fortnight.—lt was stated that this was a portion of the property formerly offered to the Council —Referred to the Water Committee.

Watbk SUPPLY fou Coasting Vessels.— A letter signed bj fourteen maoitro and engineers ol email coasting steamers asked tiie Council to give some attention to the inconvenience and delay caused by the Council's resolution that nooodj will be allowed to use a hydrent unlee* the turncock is present. They asked that sume provision be made co that thay could obtain a ' supply of water at any time—Referred to the Finance Committee.—Cr. Goldie referred to the fact that in Wellington the shipping meter wae supplied through a move able meter, while here there was no check.

Cr. Garratt moved : " That the Engineer prepare plans and specifications for the drainage, kerbing, and channelling of Edinburgh-street."—Agreed to.

Port Albert Agricultural Show.

Splendid *ve>ither favoured the successful rarryinp; out of work thi<i the energetic committee of (ho Port Alrert Agricultural Annual Show had on hand. This, the fifth of the sort, was a decided success, al. though the extreme dryneee of the season had told somewhat in certain of the classes of exhibits. The vegetable productions seemed ta have sadly needed a little more moisture, but were, nevertheless, numer ous and good. Cattle turned up strong, over sixty head beine in the stalls. The norsea and cattle were especially good. Mr S. Powell showed a beautiful cheffonier, some knitted counterpanes from North Albertland, and several concrete bricks from Messrs Wilson's cement works, and tasteful punga vaees made by Mr R. Nichol son were amongst the moat. interesting o{ the exhibits. The following is the prize list : - Fresh Butter, new, four entries.—lst prize, E. Marcroft; 2nd, C. Judd. Cheese, 151b, oneontry. —Ist prize, George Eyre. Bacon, no entry. Ham, one entry.—lat prize, E. M&reroft. Field Prodncc. Judges ; Messrs A. Wood, J. Coupland, and K. Browne.

Wheat, 20!b, two entries.—ltt prize, Phillip Beecrofc ; 2nd, Peter Beecroft. Oats, 201b.—No exhibit. Field Peas, 201b, two entries - let prize, A. N al ; 2ud, P H. Beecroft.

Field Beans, 201b,?, 2 entries.—let prize, A. Neal; 2nd, P. H. Beecroft. Maize, in Cob, 201bs, four entries Ist prize, B. M. Gubb ; 2nd, J. Beeeroft, sen. . Rye Grass Seed, lOlbs, two entries.—lst prize, E. Mareroft; 2nd, M. Scott. Cocksfoot Grass Seed, lOlbe, sis entries Ist prize, E. Marcroft; 2ad, G. T. Hart well. Maori white Potatoes, lOlba, three entries. —ltt prize, Philip fl. Beecroft; 2nd, §, Marcroifc. Othei sorts of Potatoes, eleven entries.— Ist prize, P. H. Beecroft; 2nd, D. Sge, croft, Mangolds, two Long Red, two entries.— Ist prize, Peter Beecroft; 2nd, E, Maj croft. Mangolds, Yellow Globe, one entry.—Nα prise awarded.

Garden Prodnce Judges : The same as for field produce. Collection of Vegetables, not less than eight kinds, no exhibke.

Pumpkins, four entries.—Ist prize, J, Coupland ; 2nd, J. Coupland. Onions, ten entries.— Ist prize, W. Par tridge ; 2nd. P. H. Beecroft.

Potato Onions, ten, three entries,—lst prize, — Edward ; 2nd, IV. Partridge. Windsor Beans, one quart, three entries, —Ist prize J. G. Turner; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. Garden Peas, ono quart, two entries,—lst prize, P. H. Beecroft. Fruit. Judges: Messrs J. E. Matthews.E. Turnex (top of Queen street) and E, Morrison. ' Best collection, three piizes, three entries. —Ist prize, B. M. Gubb ; 2nd,—Utting; 3rd, Peter Beecroft. • Collection of Piums, one entry,—let prize, Peter Beecroft. Piate of Piums, five entries.—lst prise, Peter Beecroft; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. Guoking Apples, six early, eleven entries. —let prize, B. M. Gubb ; 2nd, C. Judd, Cooking Apples, G late, 20 entries,— lst prize, J. Coupland ; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. Dessert Apples, 6 early, 12 entries.— lst prize, B. M. Gubb; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. Dessert Apples, 6 late, 13 entries.— lst prize, B. M. Gubb ; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. - Collection of Apples, two each sort, two entries, —Ist prize, B. M. Gubb; 2nd; P, Beecroft, sen. Collection of Apples, 10 sorts, four of each, rive entries.—lst prize, D. Beecroft;

2nd, Peter Beecroft. - J £gf Collection of Pears, two of each sort, two entries.—lst prize, B. M. Gubb ; 2nd, F. Utting. Dessert Pears, six entries.—lst prize, B, M. Gubb ; 2nd, B. M. Gr ; bfc, • m § Pried fniij. Judges : The same as for fruit. Dried Apples, six entries.— Ist price, •"■ Miss Beecrott; 2nd, B. M. Gubb. St Preserves. Judges : Messrs J. E. Matthews, E. Turner, A (top of Queen-street, Auckland), andE,.;,i S : Morrison. Plana Jam, 2lbs, six entries.—lst prized t~ B M. Gubb ; 2od, Miss Shepherd. Peach Jam, 2ib-, one eDtry.—let priz©j' u - : Miss Shepherd. ; ' f Peach Jam, 21b (last season's), one entry. •' — 2nd prize, D Boecroft. w? Strawberry Jam, 21b, ona entry, — lal 1 '*? prize, B. M. Gubb. ' ' f Strawberry Jam (last season's), 21b, on§■ : '' ! entry.— 2nd prra, D. Beecroft, Collection of Jama, lib each, two entries.* : ' —Ist prize, blitz Shepherd j 2nd, D. Be* '"' croft. '■■"■'f" Collection of Canned Fruits, two entries. —let prize, B. M. Gubb, Canned Peaches, one entry.—No prize 9 awarded. Canned Quinces, one entry.—lst prize, P. jsj Beecroft. Honey (21bs), three entries.—lst prize,- :; \ l Mis D. Btecrott ; 2nd, A JSeal. Honey in Section Boxes, one entry.—lst'•'"■'"-[ prize, J. Beecroft, junior. Flowers, Bouquet of Cultivated Flowers, on|rV entry.—lst prize, Aliss iteecroit. , ' ,-:i ieast Bread (not less than 41bs), «$ ■si entiiea. —Ist priza, Mrs Grant; 2nd,'Mte. T< Neal. ' Bread ( soda and acid), two prize, Mrs Peter Beecroft;. *'.?.!!,= Brown Bread, two entries. — Ist) prize,.v< Mrs B. M. Gubb ; 2nd, Mrs T. A. Gubb-' 1 HQr»e§. Judges: Messrs G Hawkins end A. ElljqH,-"^ Agricultural Horses, eight entries.—lst", j piize, C. Judd ; 2nd, G. Belcher. '..'■ 3B Ditto, under three years, five entries.—j*,,,,' ■st prize, J. A. Shepherd; 2nd, C. Griffin. Ditto, under two years, fuur entries,—lst prize, C. Judd ; 2nd, G. Eyre. Draught Foals.-Ist prizj, S. VVyatf 2nd, C. Griffin. Nag Foal, two entries.—lst prize, W. ; Armitage ; 2od, H. Bradbury. ; Settler's Horses lor general purposes, four entries.—lst prize, G. Belcher; 2nd, ■ S. Wyat'c Hacks, four entries.—lst prize, R. Bobs, Juur. ; 2nd. Elliott and dona Lady's Hacks, five entries.—lst prize, Miss Browne ; 2nd, MUs Dibble. -I Pony unaer fourteen haads, six entries,— Ist prize, A. filiiott; 2nd, —Heydon, There is a protest against this last award not yet V; adjusted. < ■.■--" I Cattle, '■} *m Judges ; Messrs C. Hawkins and A. Elliptti'j Best Bull, five entries,—lst prize, Fi-.si' Hunter ; 2nd, G. Dibble. . ■ ; M Bull, under two years, one entry.—No 6X« m ■ hibits. .. rj ■|H Buil, under one year, three entries.,—lst;'fl prize, J. G. DuddiDg. m : Cow in Milk or Calf, eight entries.—let' m prize, C. B Cray; 2nd, G. Dibble. Heifers under three years, seven entrieSi H —Ist prize, D. Sm'th ; 2nd. G Dibble.-. i 1 i Heifers under two years, five entries.—l(4 &% prize, C li. Gray ; 2nd, C. Judd. ■ ' Heifer Calf under nine months, six en- • ' tries.-Ist prize, C. Judd;. 2nd, W» Browne, 1 ' Dairy Produce. Judges : Messrs J. Onupland, A. Hood, and b. Browne. Keg of Salt Butter, three entriee.-lsl , prize, T. A. Gubb ; 2nd, C. Peerman. _ Fresh Butter ouu we, k old, four entries...:,!. -l->t priza, T. A. (Jubb; 2nd, E. Marvhf croft. .' ' timSt

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O. HESKBTH] l A - ArTKEN MONDAY. MARCH 14th, At 11 o'Clnnk. ill LAKE TARAPUMA. FURNITURE, HOR3ES, COWS, PIGS, POULTRY, &c. FAT AND STORE SHEEP. BUGGIES, CARTS, HARNESS, &C. FARMING IMPLEMENTS, Ac. BOATS, PUNTS, &o. AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE W. J.HORST, Esq., TAKAPUNA LAKE. The subscribes have received instructions to sell by anction, on Monday, tbe 14th instant. commencing at 11 o'clock. THE WHOLE OF THE FURNITURE, UVE SC CX FARMING IMPLK MKNTrf. BOA'S. PU-TS. SC'SC, of the lute W. .T. HURST. ESQ . consis me of— DRAWIN'G-TiOOM - Hands™ Loo Table, Card Table-(iff c fabK Black and Gold Music-stand, Wrktng Desk, Coach and Two Kas? Clmira, Walnut Occasional Onair Two Foldlne Chalks. Larse Pier Ulass PUno by Broadwooa, Carpets. Mats, Cushions, Curtain!, Pic'.nres Ornaments, Japanese Nicknacks, Vases, Lnatree, Microscope. d:ereojcope. Thermometer, Lamps, Screens, etc. DINING - ROOM — Mabcwany Sideboard, I)i line Table. Chairs, Fender and Irons, Pictnres. Clock. Lam r, Screens, Orna lnenti. Kngs. Library of Books, etc. BKDROCm No 1-Mabogany Drawers, Clival Bias.. Dressing Table and Glass, BlacK ansl tfoM Irju Double HDrine Mattress and B-hters, Laree V, anirobe. vra.ihtind \Var n ,Cnpboam and War>. 3-ttoe with drawers, Linen Basset Pic-.tlrae, Bith, Chaira. Com rao.ie B-a-hfS.. Carpets, Matg. Rurs, Cuah'ons. Orniments &c. BKDBOOM No. 2-Donble Iron Bedstead. Palliates, Mattruwes, Bolsters. PJllone. Chairs. Drrsiinwr nnd Glass. Wash stand and Wa c, Water Bottle and GUsa Pictures. Mj.ittnK Mute. &c. BKDF.OO.VI Hervtinii , ) -Double Iron Bed stead, Coach, Dressing Table. M-ttraes. Bolster and WUowh. Washstatd and Ware, i UcUtn. Matting. Barometer. Ijimp, tsell. etc. KITCHKfI — Ohalra. Table, Safe. Boaster. Clocks, Browne, Brmhea. Sanceoans. Kettl-a. Frypans. ami all necessary Cook- Lamps. Dinner Services (Hβ piece*). Knives and Forks. GUaware. Sruet a Ohnrn. Milkcans, Cheeae-boxes, Safe Scales and Weights, etc. HTOKKRO-JM -Crookeryware Tinwwe Pje aarviiiti' an 3, Aljiiius. Jars, eic. Also. m r fl pn Hi>ats rt,<\ Chilr. finbrella Stand, MaWle, Rlinrie, Glial Shades. bl*n Mowers., "ay Knir.;?. Scythes, and other Garden Tools an I Farmini? Implements. At about 2 p.m. Horses Ponies. Cows. Pigs '00 Fat and mo c Shuep and Breeding Kw.m BugKV Sorlnß Can, Harness. Said!.-, anl Bridlea 1 But, with s<i!s iiiil nrtra noniplfita 1 Hoat, aiiiHll omt3 r> ily i Windmill, oomplßte for pumolnff. or other purp .ee d uher.- is r. quired i per TJ-troS rSuh. H-.-.u :uui lUib. Timber rilaSH.San.iriPS, etc. WIIH;UT KKdEKYE. ON VIEW on and from Hie SATURDAY pre vious lo day of s.^le. HESKETH, AITKEN & CO., Auctioneers.



MONDAY. MARCH 14, At 11 o'clock. UNDKR DISTRAINT FOR RKNT AND BILL OK SALIC. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR .T. C. B4SCOMBB, MANOARE. HORSES, COWS, SPRING CART, HAR NESS, DAIRY OTENSILS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,' The usdermstned wlil ccli, at the residencei of Mr J. C. Bawombe, Mintrare. on Monlay. tho 14th March, uudec diaualnt for rout an I bill WHOT,E OF THE LIVE AND OBAD STOOK, consisting of 13 Dairy Cows Calvea 1 Useful Horaca 3 Pius Dray Sormz Cart flouah Sot of Harrows 2 Bete Harness Saddle Sundry Harness Collar Ladder Dair/ Utenslla, See., &c. Household Furniture, inclndinfj- Tablee Chaira Brt* nz Machine P.otnrea Iron '-.edatearti t-'bild's C.t WTaihAUDdS 4'Juuahar Seta t'jookinii ulasnva Orindstone 5 Calls KeucinK Wire Sp&deß, Shovels, &C. jaUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneara. W S. COOHRAifK] [JAS. DACBB MONDAY, MARCH 14, At \'i o'clock. 37 ACRES, X A BIOL Tho BTrtKHsriben wUI sell by anctlon, at tholr Kooraa. Qneen-Bttoet, on Monday, 14th inst, at 12 o'clock. BY ORDER OF THE MORTSAGBK, "DART OF LOT U, PARISH OF JT KABIOI, containing 37 Acre*. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COOHRiNB] [JA9. DACKB MONDAY, MARCH 14, At Twelve o'Olock. ALLOTMENT AND FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, EDWARD-STKEET, DEVONPORT. BY OKDKR 08 , TH* MORTGAQKB. Tho subscribers will oell by auction, at their Mart, oh Monday, .March 14, at noon, by Order ol the MortjtaKee T OT 17, EDWARD-STREET, DEVON- I_J POKT, Having a frontage o( 100 links to Kdward-slreet, and depth of 250 links, wi'h tlie DweiltnKhooeo of five Booine, as now owned and occupied oy Mrs M, Liio. This pr.joerty. which rnoea the main road, commands a grand view of the hirbonr and its surroundinu scenery. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



W. S. COCHRANE] U*S- OAOKB MONDAY, MAKCH 14, 1887, At 12 o'Clook. BY ORDER 08 , TBE" REGISTRAR OF THE BY UK,JJ!,,t^J'p RE ; MX COURT. Allotment and 6-roomed House, Devon-stroet Allotment and Shop and Dwelling-house. Rue se)l-dtreec AUotment and 7-roomed House. Centre-etreet Allotment and T-ronmed House, Stanley-street Allotment a d Twj Shops and Dwelling-houeea, Ouibuhu The Subicribera will Sell by A.nc»icm, at their Mart Qud n F.t.e«t. Auckland, on Monday the Uth in»t., at ill o'eiock t.00,i, by Order Of the Ko(?iatrar of trie supreme Jouft, at the request at the Mortgagees. THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES, DKVON-STRmKT-Lot 51. of the tnbdlvi ion street and depth of aB9 (eet; with th 6 room-d Dwelling-house erected thereon, taiown as the eroprrty of Mr Richard Maitock. RUSSELL-STRKBT— bot 131. of subdivision of fronUae of 33 feet to Ruaeell street, and cepih of 105 feet; and rhe Shop ar.d 3roomed Dwell taK-honse erected themon. now the pronerty o( Mrs M. A. Check, formerly lyiown as Thos. A. H C) O BI?rKK-9TRKET-Lot22of snb-dlvlelon ot Allotmentl7 Beo. 7, Suburbi of AnoWand, with a ffin^/a^^atror^'f^o o^^. street, and depth oj 69 feet; with the 7-roomod House erected thei eon, known a? the property Mre Catherine Mo-.ioonell. BTANIIEY-S CKBKT-Part of Lot 43 and Lot il of subdivision ot Allotment 15, Section 7, Suburbs of AuoklanH, havinpr a fronwe of 11 feet to Stenluy-treet. aud depth of 110 feet; with the 7-roouKd House oreotud thereon, known thn property of Mr John Shanaghiin.; OTiHI'HU-Part of Lot 2. snb-dlvlsion of cart of Claim 269 a (W. F. Fairburn), OcahuJiu, with o itontiisv of about 58 linke to the Great Bourti Roart, adjoining ttie Criterion Hotel; with two Shops and Dweillr.g-houses erected thereon. SAMUEL UOCHKANE & SON, Auctioneers. WALTE R J. DOWDEN, AUCTIONEER, QUEEN-S T R B B T. ■pROOUCE SALB EVERY FRIDAY, MRB WKXJ'S likwVO'S LAUNDRY, eBBXjWfICJCt (N*AU TH» TOP). atabllsiibd 1880. VUltora to, ■and Kesldenn of, Aackl»Bd an nooMted to ooaerTe Uiut Uua Laundry la the tnMID tbetowu. Allnrtlcle» oaratully wukel hr h.n.l and gniaood In the most superior etjr)» 5* tterooghlj praotloel handi. e»oW Olofibei



TT AR D W- AC T S I ACTUAL/giACTS! ArSTRALTAN" MUTUAL PiIOVIPEXT SOPIETV. KsTAbI.WHKri mis 3S Vemis. TWO AUCKDANP KiTErTKf) IX I*3 AMI ijrj. Orieinnl Total Amount joral Bonni •J i "'jj : , n .'..,?,.,,1 ™' Tost of ; w^ij'r^n'ire J Premiums. AlU, " ion ' «Tni"."- V aid. A'"'™""- In;--^^ .loop j -«w 2B ! esßio 0 : « * ,S<B in ° : miurna paid. £200 \ex » 2 €44 is o c: si] | inex |S pr J £ -" 13 ° ; ; miums paid, j pa'r'tic.HaA'ma"- ™ had S H.eSocic.ys . m«,V. or from any of "■« ;<s»nJ fr O X!!! Who is C. A. PORTER? ANSWER!!! "The Perpetrator of the Striped Shop Monstrosity," LATE VARXOM'S, •2K-; QUEEN STIIKF CORNER OF WAKEFIELD STREET, AUCKL AN D. N. Z. DRAPERY!! IN ALL ITS BRANCHES AT A VEKY GREAT TUM BL -E LX PRICES. c o m 1-: 0. A. PORTER.



GIVING UP BUSINESS. A. S^EDDESM, DRAPER & CLOTHIER 62, QUEEN STREET, OPPOSITE 8.N.Z., DECS to announce that he titu dwmted on HIVING UP BUSINESS, ami in order t< clear out the Stock as quickly a> [lowiblo, ho will hole' n Great Genuine Cash Clearing-out Sale, COMMENCING TODAY, FKSDAY, 11. The Stock has been reduced to such prices that Bargains are to be had in every Department. COME EARLY AND SECURE THE PICK OF THE STOCK. QREAT REDUCTIONS. Note the AnTmrss : A. SNEDDEN, 62, QTJEEX-STREET, OPPOSITE 8.X.7.



FOR Cash Only, REMEMBER & iAUGHEY'S s GREAT Forther and Special Reductions in Every Department until Arrival of New Autumn and Winter Shipment*, EXPECTED EARLY IN MAROH."^ V SMITH and CAUGHEY /( IMPORTERS, f >wQUEEN STREET>^ NEWMARKET, jf "furniture sale. c. c. brown, FALCON'S BUILDINGS, COOK AND HOBSON STREETS, II now holding a Sale of First-class FURNITURE and UPHOLSTERS at gre»tly Reduced Prices. Thoee about to Furnish would do well to call and inspect the same. C. C B. still oontinnee to MAKEUP to Order all Descriptions of SUITES and GENERAL UPHOLSTERY, : In Vlrst-olaas Style and at Reasonable Prices. ALL UPHOLSTERY WORK GUARANTEED,



WE ARE THE CHEAPEST KAFANGAHAPE ROAD CORNER OF i AST-ST. consumption, curable i "MR G. T. CONGREVE ON CONSUMPTION AND ITS SUCCESSFUL TiiEATM'-NT. Shoeing that direful diseaeo to b<, curable in all to .Uge. ; with observation. o. ASTHMA, CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, ETC." •-Vom the " Chbmwab Hjihald," March 31, 1880, MR ». t. loNOttßVira T t '»^;j;? l ! J ! ?J» c i F ri F C s )NBUMIJTION A " D ° THBR •• CODttbaea te be made » great to sufferer., far »nd wide, In .very P«rt « the " Dg -The world and we onrMlvei owe him • debt of gratitude. Net long.lnee wpW ' r! iindpr hid en. c who baa recovered her health, and wo need only point to the 11%™lu ■ Ofußn.™ U publishins; on. ever w.ok), many of which had been K ire> up m ""'* »'f hW-'n he no .Joabt that for Consumption O nd other Cheat Compklnto. Mr Con «evo il « . :"lK "° f. e Br/t order and Itand. unriv.lled. Certainly there hoi belli ■• othevdi, o..v<-ry iv medieui .cieace from which (he consumptivepat.ent may gather » muck hop.^ friMn and „»,„„« otw which are recorded In Mr O«P«£ Fnuino by UPToN AND CO., AUCKLAND. And may he ordered throueh a»y BooVmlluj.



!CEEP PACE WITH THE TIME* J. H. DALTON, TAILOR, Victoria Street East, Auckland, Tennyson Street, Napier. tPA-STXKNB Or CLOTH GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING "3$ Pett Fr«e, with Prlo. Ll.ti. mNi — **• *■- , Strero Suit _ -.2 10 •t \ ' Fox ' No. 1 Scree Suit 3 10 mtSSr ~ no. * .. _3 is r»"'*4 Funey Serte Suit _♦ 10 rfef %'fi Heavy D!*sonal -♦ 15 Wi $'-4 Best -to R» ?'W Black Cloth Suit -4 10 pf Mi _ t 0 j$ 11 ,; .. .. _ 610 fJ Sack ... _ 8 0 frock and Dress Suit 7 6 CoTtrt Co«t», PRICE LIST \^[ FOB 18SO-1887. j^r^^^^ LITEST FASHIONS /f >// :n CpntUman'Q and Boyj' ~\\&* Clothing, tia., u>2 f?«V NSgfe/^l Self- M.Mur.ment Form. i > . - .-, ar* «ent, Hrrfi'&V. GRATIS AND POST FREE, ?Mli Cheques, Portal Ord«r«, »te., to b. cro««d J. H. DALTON. **^< 1 OtntUmin't Himiaf Co»t «nd Viit. f"? EXTRA ll PAIR TROUSERS ;.- '*> ' J '~\ oivaa* away k . p With Each Suit. AU Goods are sent CAB - PAID, and ir not approved are exchang lj£ .1 ed, or the money return- L ' ed (whichever pra- f erred). Oantl>mra : ii frock Coati, £'• "• HI Good Tweed Suit 210 0 T^ 3 0 0 ii ii d IJ ■ I . y ii .. 4 ° ! '* t K.\,-r 4 „ „ ♦ S V X '/^ .. - 41 ° {: \ .} Trouser* • 0 12 8 l - ■' i „ „ 015 0:: .] „ „ 017 6 ■ I \ lOC ~";*.* „ „ 15 0 W. O. DENNES, TMPORTER of SEWING MACHINES, L BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, PIANOS, ORGANS, »nd HARMONIUMS, for Ca»b or Deterred Payment*. HANU MACHINES. HOT.TK PTtUTTLE .. eS II) 1 .'■■;:i,:n.r; ~■: white .. .. J / c f ::;.-, i-iii & Ki:.-;:-.lA?< («•!•]] ro7i?sl 5 5 8 Si.ViV r,\\ Ii Vi-HTIUAL I'KIID ..560 DOMESTIC .. 1 i 0 WBBTHiUM _ 4 U I D/. F ?.M C HIKES. VrniTE (wiUioui cove-'. _ _ 110 » WHITE (with cover-γ-i if-if) 710 5 IKJ.Mf.aTIC evil!. ■■.•■; . 6 10 I NSW DAVIS Vlii; | v..;\<. Fi:£D _ 117 4 I?!.?^y?' NNJ '^i_s^? E! l eTBEEI. HOLROYD AND LONGBOTTOM, UKNKRAL WOOD XCIKNEBS, Albert-street, Auckland, opposite V.M.C.A. Rooms. BandißW CnttinßS. Carvlnsre. Arehitravea, hno Fretwork done as I .oweet Katea. Table, Choir, and Sofa Legs, Bed Poet«, Drbirer Stamps. Sec. always in stoclc. BBULIABD BALLS RB-TURNBD AND U'i'AINKU. a Tri»l li B*i9»eii«iir HoUcited.



(■i [ins! ( > I' n a r < nn a 1 X RIFI.KS I KIFI.KM HHVOIA'KKHI KKVOLVKIIfI GUNPOWDKR Shot (Tape, OartrliJjfffli, Wadding W; ■;■ e.urruirioEH, Loading api'-uiaths A M M U NIT I ON OF KVKRV DK3CRII»TIO^f, Fishi.. ; Tackle, Cutlery, Fireworks, etc. Tne beet end oheapet > louse In Aiicklund fo' ti-.e nbnvu is at D. EVTTHS, 254. Quken-strkkt. Repairs ami ov.-rv <*<»•■■ U.tipn of O unwork doof at the lowest poe■ Ibl • pri<.-. and nal^factlun I). PA'ITT (itINHAKKK QUKKN BTHKKf, \I; CIC LAN I) (dppoeito the Market It-awe). |>1>I"K I.ISTB J'A'i Tl) ANY ADUIIKS.H. TjINCOORAOB LOCAL INDUSTRY. AUCKLAND PKTUMBULATOR KA"TORY. ViCTuitiA kihkkt [no .i frubman'o Buy). |- &.-* in = :- i - k CHAULK3 SMITH. Manufnctnrer of 3 uistnottes, Purambulatore, Invalids' Carriages &0, The prices have been carefully adjustoi, and are as low in possible cocslatently with qun'.iiy and workmanship. The faci tfjat t ena.-anteo and keep In rupalr (ur one year la a eti/Joiont proof of their excellence. Perambulators of any make repaired or taken la axnhitngß. Price list poet tree. NOricre.— lolFt ro'hinp t-nlow the price at which his hoi.ESL uriic.lo cm i.c inanufacturfd. The com!.n'Mon t. ■.■.■lα to cht-apen good by lawurins 'h.i: qumHU iHsom nifei ily wionff who augiiKl;' In iC ' •f\ P » A 0 O C I * 0! TICIAK, H.vnfKW'-TP'.'A- AKf) RAUTIOAI. 'iSi/nultEMi iiASfKtt. 4X.WAVB rN atOCfS. - ■i;-«otaoiae wid Kje-Kliwue* »f «r*ry kl«e I v acvuratc tit Oliora Qlaasao of nut,. . - i. r oiialll? r«.U--..ajptj, ijlutx .ii-r Ftrlrt Dlaaaoa, an* MWfc *,JiTCu ; ;-jV.<ij:'n! an'i ohoap TheodoSw;;.- H-vifeg □ •..i-.J'. Abney L4Veii UraliK-lt? '••■ ■ ,lj .' I'»''»' ;; '-' - '-""•"' i*"* : - v; :;i.iWii.,; biaU-UCli-::.,,. •'.■:,'iCl Vii! A-'. Kttl«f» P.. ;.»nif"--3 I'-v . uiumui^.;, Hi ilr.jnie' .** Kluctri.: »fli>. .."1 yittifics Maif.-Hil! ■ H-irt ii- !fa).io :-.Wtfl.-. • Ki-oJ-.!mi« Muirtc LaiiU.ri.ii ami S:ld■». :i.-»nd y.aj<i>l««n .-■Jterc'.i.;o:K-,j end M'.-i-r. •';,■■;■;.Rjeoop^a JUST RKCEIVKD Settlers' Teleaoopoa—powerful, portable, anc cheap ; 11s Settlers' Aneroid atrong and ifoort 25b 6d Settlors' Mloro3copee, mujmlfylnK 1,760 times 22s 8d Also, Steam and E192t.r0 McUjr Worklnn Modol end Steamora. INBTBUMKNTS OJT HVKKV CIW RSPAfKBI' OPPOHITK THiC POS'I nyviOH Ikon Cukved fob y fhandas (ANY PATTKR-) AT SHORTEST NOTICE. George M c caul Manufacturing Plumber, I AKD I IMPORTER OF ALL TRADE REQUISITES I WELLESLEY STREET EAST (opposite New Library), and BROWN & DAVY STREETS, THAMES, nAS FOB BALE— 200 Corrqtfated Galvanized Tanks (assorted) r>oo Colonial Ovens lull sizes) .-.O.fiilO feet Lend KdKO Uidse Cap (all sizes) SO 001) feet O ii. Spouting {nil sizes) 50.000 fret Downpipea (all size.sl 50.000 feet Galvanized Water Pipes (all sizes) Lead head Nails, Lead Washers. Portable Ovens, Furnace Frames, Copper Boilers, etc., etc., etc. Awarded Three First Prizes forabovo lines, at Auckland Agricultural Show. Larpfpst and best seleotion of Gas Globes in Auckland. As (i. MoCAUL is a direct importer for cash, he is in a position to supply the trade it. UlO lowest remunerative prices. Liberal discounts to tho trade. Country orders punctually uttended to. GEORCL -Mof. AUL, %TamifnrtnriTia plnmber, and Imix.'-ter of all I'radc Itcoiiisiti'i), Wellcsle:. St. Ivt.i (oi,|,nsitp Now Library), and Brown and Davy streets. Thames. O 6 R i A h B, ■"- At LOWKBT Mabket Rates I Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, and Olive Olle Cliajjplou's, acott'e, and Storer'i Qennlni Wiite Ijeafl. in wood Mnntc Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, varlona brandi Wire Rope, from 4} luoh to J inch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, oi Jises Patent Wbiolaea (wood), Frills, and Palla Anohara, from Iβ owt. to 10 !be, Chaina, from i Inch u> 1 inch. Oolu and Fish Otl. 8. R. Mc!C V) Nll ■, fPM-MRUUMb .



HOW HE FOUNT) OUT HIS GIRL'S AGE. Bremen to b« rather sensitive on tnie point, anil atiied oadiy wlidueisr its tut near it. Hut ono eVoiiilifj ilw} hoi. io worl.mx ,mt (in //.le.-i anil [liingH. and he told hoi" to put down LUe number ot the month ehe vviw horn in, meltiply it by 2. kdd 5 to it. multiply it by ?0, wda har a«e to it, subtract 365, add 115, and tii.n fell him ■what am june she had ltfc. Bhe siio it was 617, hereupon he told her :h*t she was born in :he month of June, and that shu was 17 ytars old This was followed by a eonad ac plea3ant and very Btmllur to the gjrgliust of Clausen's L;i«<er Beer uut of the nack of a botilo on a hot day, nnd the exclamation, "Oh! you clever olu dar.lng.' And Dβ plained to her Imw tha two h.ureo to the right will alwaye tell the age, and the others the month of biith. But ehe had been there before, and had lo notion of Setting him know that she was 2i and a trifle off. Ard farther scientific revelations were pruvtntfid by a gruff voice from the veranciab, »ayin(f. -Veil, Mina, mine leodle echv«t-Lards, vhe ; sou vhaa eet droo mid flurn buxzlea you vodcl en me der Clausen's La«er una der doorabler, und den jou puts der llßht out. Kh! vhaen't id." Alwaye clear, and brisr.t. it has taken the i.;iWu for ta.-<to and flavour. It mnin tiiarti itrf bright colour and en'erv'eeOfifiCj, aud IE froe from audlmi-nt fer an unlimited length ct time. Aa ftbeveragy fo • tha convalescent, aim for thos-e whose digestion i i impairoc, it has no equal. It is kuut U u'.l tha lu-jdio* hutela every wnere andeveiybody vvnndrinks beer naturally uaka for CbAUSK.Vri LAGEK B?:kR, ad take no other. W holusale Agotit- , , KHUKNITttIitD BROS., Auckland. id eeee gill ooo o o2Sf 833 |S.-,S lljllill ill ° B T S .'g-g'g'S • HiIIJJIJIUU «ffiu w "55 5 as -J. 3i ii $■ 55 M „- - Kj ■i §§5ooooo;2ooo g J.1.1J n , i i i i i i I I I ; :goooo p 12.. i : g IHIA3 <j|2.. .=|--H 3 f< B H <! , , ; : : I l i i m:w ' ' ' 'fV v. O'rf — _'J lil -J LJ """ - C ""* I ui'/ir.T Tjr. y;•/;- ill O ri *>ai .. ■■■;'•/.;/■*, ~~y-y-y-.



CORN BRO 0 M WORKS, STAKLKY-STIIIT, JJTBOW-Virs"' SAT pHAMPTALOEJf & £JOOPEtt. LIST OF WOHKa'oN ABCBITKOTUBJi, UUILDING. &c : S. (L BateforrVaKstimntrngforCompetltive Work 7 0 Httncn!f''s J all Chimney-onatni..iion „ ! 0 Building Couetruction. Vol. 1, Flret St«Ke 12 8 Vol. 2. Second Stage 12 0 i; .;: V 01.3, Materiel* .. 24 6 ttrunncr's, A.' V., Hliiia on Koouoinlcal Ciiitaxe Bulitlinic' '. 6 0 mi'tuck's J ami. ric-ui Ooitage pullder .. VJ 0 It xV : Vl-trHiKth nf Materials . / "_ 20 0 mr. h's, X.. Pruoiii -1 Ai..hltocf,ure.. .. j) P '-letcher-B. 8.. l.il-ni -.tione .. .'. .. 7 3 Compensation* 0 0 Mci tpo.ltau Hulldln? Acts 7 6 ► l.toh. re, 11., A r».i: rations 0 0 Q.mntliee . .. .. 7 0 •' - ■'" \. a, 1 ran■» on Archee and Bridge* _ „ v 9 " ,» - f Hu. 1 ..ili.tectural Burve.ore Han . h«K 7 6 :e ly-r'e, S 3., The Plumber and Saril ar> Houses 12 0 UcXt .us, T. G . Modern Gothic Archltec- Ulro 3 0 .oekword'a Bulldra , and Contractore' Price Uof.U .. 1" ■Uihneonu. IC, D-p-oclation of factories 7 0 VI-.-en's Australian Hutiiitrj , Price 80. k,. 8 0 •'.rker'a. J 11., ABCo! Uotliio Archilee i:o.i'j»'B Architecu)'Guide ! 7 0 boon's Arohiiecis' tu.d Builders' Price Hook 10 ■•ncHin-ii's. 0 W.. Tottajte Ccnatructio!) i) 0 •huw'e. K. -v.. Sic. tclua lor CoiUgcs und Country Residences .. _ .. .. 11 0 T.irn'e The Science o( HniMinß .. ~ S 6 iiulitw'uk's Hints it, Young Archlteota ~16 76. QUEKN-STEBttT, AUCKLAND. m I M E TABLE, WELLS BROS.' 'BUSES, DEVONPORT TO TAKAPUNA HURST MKRK, AND LARK BKAOR, Leaves Victoria Wharf at- 7.60 a.m., 9 60 a.m. 12.60 p.m.. 2.50 p.w . 1 fiO p.m. Hunrteye—lo a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Leaves Takapnna: 8.40 *.<».. 10 lv a.m.. 1.40 p.m., 3.40 p.m., 6.40 p.m. Sundays 11 am an.' 5.0 p.m. Speol-il Trips oun he errangod OFPICHI: VICTORIA WHARW General Cartors, Reoelving and Kor«»: -"in: AKunta. WagKOn (or Kuruitv.ro Keu.ovat. OAL, COKK. AND FIHKWOOD DK.ALKHF GKNBHAL OAKTiiKM Ku Tklkphonk, DuvoNPOitT HurtKAn IMB T A "B L E, DAVIKS BROS.' 'BU'-'KS UKVONPORT TO TAKAPUNa., HURST MEKK, liAKK.- BKAfJH, A, I) SCHOOJjHOUDE. Telephoit: Devonport Bukeau Lbaves Victoria Whake\ Ukvonpoiit.— 7.45 a.m.; 8.20 a.m.; 9.45 am.; 10 20 a.m.; 12.15 §m. ; 2.0 p.m.; 2.15 p.m.; 4.20 p.m.; 445 p.m nndays: 10am.; U am.; 2.25 p.m.; 3 p.m Return Fares, Iβ Cd; Weekly Tickets at Keduc.v. Leaves Takapuna. ■■ 885 a.m.; 9.5 a.m.; 10.rf5 a.m.; 11.16 a.ra.; l.:« p.m. ; 3.0 p in.; 3.:» n.;:,. J 5.15p.m,; S3sp.m tucdajs: 11a.m.; 12a.m.; 1 p.m. ;5p m. Special Trips pan be arrantciS at Post-offlce, Uevonrort. LADIES' AND GKNTS , SADDLE HOIISP:&. BUGGIES, BHH>KE, WAUUONBTTKS, AND OONVETANCES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION At Sboktest Notios, Expresses meet every boat to receive and forward luggage of ell descriptions, DBVONPORT, WAIWSR&, AND VPAKKWORTH ROYAL MAIL CO \' 'H MOND A YS.WEDNEdD S.YS, AND FRIDAY Leuvo S'evonport, Ba.m. jTukapuna, n.Sfl v... Wi,de,10.30; Wnlwra, 12 noon; Puhot, 12 4n ur '■ irrivnWarkworth, 2.30 p.m. j TTJESDAfS, THURSDAYS *NY 3ATI■■ I DAY-: I Leave Wurkwnrth, 8 s.ra.; Puhoi 930 &.C, Walwera, 10.16 a.m.: Wane, 11.30 a.m.; Tiikr pana, 8 p.cu .*:rlv« Dfironport, 2.30 'j.m THOMAB RUTLKR, FreprißMß



W. H. Hoskins and Co., Boot Manufac turers, Uniun and JSulaoo streets, Auckland. Quality aud cheapness combined. Storekeeper tied settlers, please aot«.-[ADVX. J



American Co.'s Hop Bitters aro the Purest and Best Bitters Ever Made. Tbeyare compoundedfromHops.Malt,Buoha - ft Mandrake, and Dandelion—the old St. best,anu 19 most valuable medicines in the world—and CO* -j I tain nil the best and most curative propertiesiOJ | jH all other remedies; being tho greatest Blood Purifier, Liver Regulator, and Life and HealtU , ■••, I Restoring Agent on earth. -..'.■ ii. They give ne w life and vigour to the agedaM ~ Infirm. To all whose employments oause in* gulurity of the bowels or urinary organs, or WM ' require an Appetiser. Tonic, and mild Bbbm*.;•■■■■ lant, American Co.'b Hop Bitter?are invaluable, being highly curative, tonic, i;nd stimulaunßi ~; - without intoxicating. • ""V.'';■•'''■- No mattet whac your feelings or symptotal i. ere, what the disease or ailment is. use Hot Bitters. Don't, watt until yon are siok, butU you only feel bad or miserable, use Hop BittetJ at once. It may Bave your life. Hundreds haM ~ ; been saved by so doing. £500 will be paid fori t! : ease they will not cure or help, Prosecute tne Swindler* 11 If when you call for American' HbP BfttWl ,1 (see green twig of Hope on the toftite taoaanm: • * Dr. SouU's name blown t» the bottU), the ye» dor hands out anything but American nop Bitters, refuse it and shun, that vendor *0°" , g would a viper t and If he has taken your «™>™| 3 tor anything else, tnaiothim for the-fraudaM. m sue him for damages for the swindle.KM.*» ■;< r , will nay yon liberally for U* eonvlctto*. : jig