HOLOCAUST IN WELLINGTON.

₤100,000 GONE

Several Largo ■Warehouses Destroyed.

(BY IBfcECiBAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION),

Wellington, Sunday. Tin; moet serioua fire which has yet oc curred in Wellington broko out about four •a.m. in Huxley'a tailoring establishment, Lnmbton Quay. The ultimate rosult waa tho destruction of the greater part of the best business block in tho oity, liamely, that bounded by Lambton Quay on the west, Feathor ';ton*etreet on "the east, Brandon-street o» tho north, and Panaina-streot on the south. The whole frontngo of the latter was occupied by three and Jour storey ware houses and marts, but unfortunately all wore built of wood with one exception, tho largo brick bond and genoral store belong ing to Johnston and Co. Horo tho firo was eventually stayed, but not until tho top etoroy of tho bond was thoroughly burned out and all porishablo con tents in tho romaindor ruined. On the Lambton Quay frontage every thing was destroyed oxcopt AVilson and Kichardson's main building. Tho firo made its way down tho street, but did little damagn. On tho sido of Jfeatherstonstrcot

whore t)io buildings are of an inferior charac ter they all remained intact. Tho area !>«rned out is comparatively small, and boars no comparison in that respect with tho opora-houso fire, but owing to tho valu ablo naturo of tho contents of tho ware houses, particulars-Thompson, Shannon,and Co..i and Johnston's, which aro lurgo and costly, insurances arc much hoavior than on lhatoccaeion.

When tho (ire was first noticed, shortly after -1 p. m., it had obtainod a good hold of 'luxlcy's threo-etorcy shop at tho back, find v/M already spreading alonj< tho rear of tho

promises of Loary, Cumpboll and Co., pro iluco and commission merchant?,' which stood at tha corner of Panama-street and

Laiubton Quay. This was a tall woodon building of four storoye, and very soon tho Humes had oomploto possession of it. From tbo vory (irst it was ovidont tho lire waa Koing to bo an oxtromoly eerious matter, for tho water would not roach to tho top of any of tha structures in Panama pfcreot. Tho chief v.-ator supply from Wai tiui-omata had been cut off to allow tho leakages in the raco to be inspected, and all t!io brigade dad to depend on for. tho iiret fiour w«s tho inferior pressure from the t'olidili Gully Reservoir, which did not atuouct to raoro than 701b to tho inch. After that, by cutting off tho wator from the roet of the tov.'n, tho prepsuro waß in creased to 1201b. Six branches were got to work, bocides two moro from a manual engine, stationed on tho broastwork; but for moro than half an-hour two, and 3omotimcs thrco of tho?o, harl <o be employed playing on tho oppo *ito "ido of iho Btreet. The hont lrora tho burning pilo waa inten.so, and waa euveroly felt oven ajro?s Larabton Quay, | which ia here quite 70 feet wide. In l'anauia-atrcct tho brigado had all they could do to keep tho iiro off the other side, and Thomas's auction-rooms, opposite, were once actually oh tire, and tho fagades wore charred, and tho windows cracked, with consequent damago by witor in three

or four buildings. From this cause ttlono considerable damage will acoruo.

Next te Leary and Campbell's was T. Kennedy Alacdonald's auclion mart, a Largo wooden building of throe storeys, the collars of which wero occupied by J. Maginnity, wine and spirit merchant. Kothing whatever waa taken out. Among tho contents waa a large shipment of pianos, which had just been rocelvecl.

Rasing over the roof, the tiro spread f:o Thompson, Shannon and Company, wholesale warehousemen and clothing manu facturers. Tho main building consisted of two lofty storeys and basement. In tho yard lit tho back was a similar building and f tables', and at tho back of theso again a low brick; building, used as v clo-hing factory, fronting on Brandon-street. Unluckily, Mr [shannon was not down early, and the promises were not opened till the pro gress of the firo bad greatly curtailed tho time allowed for salvage operations. A large quantity was taken out, but the lighter and moro valuable gooda in tho top etorej had to bo abandoned. By the time Konnedy Macdonald's building was well alight the firo had got undor Thompson and Shannon's root, and tho work of securing tho goods was carried on with ma-Fes of fire falling down the staircaeos froai tho ceiling, 'lhcso sot light to tha fun tents of the baeoment, and materially aided tlio spread of tho (lames, which, in a wondorfuliy short timo enveloped tho whole liiilico. Thon it was that tho danger wus groatcsfc. Fortunately, thoro was no wind, for had a breeze sprung u[i at- this moment, whon co groat a body ut flame was ragitig unrestrainedly through tho tall tenornonld of Panama-street, no courts of tho lireuian could have prevented tho opposko block being enveloped v.a well. As, it was», tho men hail to bo protected by blankets saturated with water and undor tho circumstances the men etuck to thoir tiuty as firemen always do, with the groutsst tenacity and pluck. .Next to Thompson and Shannon's was the brick storo mentionod above, at which for tho timo being tha tire was arrestod.

Goin<; back to Lambton Quay tho (lame?, after overmastering Huxley's shop, in which they originally started, attacked the premises of Barraud and Son, chemists. .Naturally their contents did not help to stay the devastation, and the building was not Jong left standing. At tho back was a brick store, which was also speedily burned out, and sweeping along, tho (ire attacked in euccossion the ollices oc cupied by Buckley, Stafford, and Barton, and Stafford, solicitors, and tho drapery establishment of Parker and Co. (late Wil son and Kichardaon). Assisted by a quantity of packing ca;e'j and timilr.r inflummablo materials, tho flames speedily mado good thoir ground, and entering Parker and Go's by tho ehow-rcom, it threatened to complete tho destruction of the Quay frontage. At this point, howovor, tho h'remon, assisted by tho increased water pressure and a elate roof, assorted themselves at last, and, after a gallant struggle, thoy succeeded in pro serving Parkor and Company's main build ing intaci. The whole of the contents were removed, and with very little lose, but tha building itself was saved; its elate roof stood it in good stead, and beyond gutting the shoproom at tho back, little or no damage was done. This is the only place left standing on tho quay frontage.

In Brandon-street, behind Kennedy Mac donald'e store, stcod a small two-storty boarding-houso, quite detached, occupied by M. Clark. But the heat was too groat, and do?pite tbo vigorous play of hose it was mostly burned. Bofore this a building on the opposite side of Brandon-Btreot had bo gun to smoke, though furthest away of any from tho main body of the fire. Kirkcaldie nudStains's largo drapery establishment was covered with blankets, r.nd the firo brigade station next door was similarly treated. A liberal application of water saved them from damage, beyond the blistering of the paint. lilext to the boarding-house was the clothing factory, already mentioned as forming tho rear of Thompson and Shan-

non's premis?!). This was omptiod of its content?, but being well back from tho chief eeat of fire, escaped damage The position now, after the fire had been raging two hours, was that the western half of the block, with one exception, had been destroyed, and only Johnston's brick bond etood between the remaining buildings and destruction. Thin Btructuro, four storeys in hoight, ran woll back from Panama stroot, impinging upon Edwards and Greon, printore, whoee promisee face Brandon i-.trect. Mext to tho store.waß a largo wooden building, chiefly occupied by 8011, Uully, and Jzard, solicitors, and tho Union Insurance Company. This stood at the corner of Panama aud Foathorstone-streets, nnd next to it, in Featherstone-etre9t, wero i.lio offices of H Quick, solicitor, the United Press Association, and others. For gome time it wan hoped tho bond would prove an impenetrable barrier, and it is pro-

bable that if tho parapet had been hichor, no further dumago would have ensued. Ad it wa=, the flamfia lept over the threo foot of wail and effected a lodgment under (he iron. There the. brigade could not get at it, and after smould oring for eoino timo furioua flames burst out from all the windows, when it was apparent thcro was a hard and a dubious etrugylo in proepect. Tho contents of the romaining buildings in tho block wero rapidly ■ cleared out, even the chairs and tables be ing lot down from the windows of Bell and Izard's. During the fight over the bond the Nelaon men, of whom 150 were landed from the chip, did good service. They climbed j up tho lofty walls, and from the top of the adjoining building played upon the fire both with their awu hoee and that of tho I brigade. Amid the tmok:> and heat it must ! have been stifling work, and for an hour j and a half tho light went od. Ton 3 of ' wator were pourea on the roof and through the window, but with no effect till tho xuoi broke in. Free scope was then given tv thu j water, and at last it prevailed. The great lear was that the floor would give way \ and let the burning mass down upon tho j thousand^ of gallons of spirits in the next ] storey, in which caee the whole building

! would have been burned. Tho joists, how oyor, stood firm, and at a quarter to eight all danger was over nnd the progress of the firo definitely stayed. The upper flat of tho bond was compiotoly burned out, part of tho walla cracked, and all mer chandise of a porishablo naturo dostroyed. Tho building was crammed with valu ablo, goods, and tho loss must bo vory heavy.

Tho firomen wero playing allSundoy on the burning ruins, which have attracted a large number of spectators. Nothing is known as to tho origin of tho fire. Blackoned and blistered shop fronts in Panama-street and Lambton Quay attest to tho violence of tho heat during tho height of tho fire.

Tho Nelson's marines lined the streots with Bxed bavonots, and kept tho crowd back. Tho pluck with which thoy stuck to the top of Johnson's place whilo the fight was going on in the bond olicittd tho admiration of tho spectators, who cheered them heartily when they took their depar ture. Thoy brought with them eighty-four foot of ho?o and two small manuals from tho ship.beeidesgun cotton, electric battery, and cable for blowing up any building if found necessary. When it was found impossible to get water on to the roof of the bond from the street, tho sailors brought their ladders into requisition, hauled up tho hose with a rope, and cut holes through the roof. A largo quantity of goods were thrown from Thompson and Shannon's windows, but tho flames spread so quickly thero was no time to remove them from tho pavement, whoro thoy lay nnd wore burned.

Thoro are other insurances. It is known thoy aro not le3B than £6:2,000, to which must bo i.ddod £20,000 or £30,000 moro for damage by heat to tho buildings net burned. This may soem excesivo, but it is tho osti mato nf an insuranco agont. Somo of tho agenta think tho insurance will amount to £75,000. The total loss is variously osti matod from £120,000 to £150,000. Tho buildings occupied by Messrs Kon nedy, Macdonald, Moginnity, and Loary and Campbell, were built by Mr J. X, Duncan, formorly a Wollington merchant and auctioneer, but now rosidont in Auck land.

Tho following aro tho insurances so far as ia knoivn : — Phirnix, £3,300; London Lancashire, .€5,500: North German, £4,500; Now Koaland, £4,000 ; Equitable, iV!,000 ; Union, £11,000 ; Sun, £1,000; Standard, £1,500; North British, £;i>ooo i South British, £2,225 ; but Wilson and Kichardson's stock, which forms part of tho abovo amount (£700) waa a!l removed, and there was considerable Sulvago on Johnston and Co.V. Tho South Britiah not loss ia esti mated at £1,500.

One floor out of foiir in Johnston and Co.'s was dostroyed. The romaindor waa water damage only.

Further Particulars.

REVISED ESTIMATES OF LOSS.

Edwards and Greon, whoso building was slightly burned at tho back of tha bond, estimate thoir losd at £100. Konncdy Macdonald was insured for £1,200, nnd the building for £1,000 only. G. L. Kimbelt had charge of a quantity of furuituro in tho auction room uniusured ; tho ostimat d loss is £.00. Mr Macdonald estimates his

losa at £3,000. Buckley, Stafford, and Barton woro insured for £2,2d0, and their loes ia beyond that £300. Clark's boardiDg house £200, loss £50. Thompson, Shannon's salvage may amount to £4,000 or £5,000 Tho building cost £'J,IOO, and was insured for £(5,100 ; tho total losa above insurance and salvage they rockon at £13,300. Huxley had £000 on stock ami

loses na much. Braggo, photographer, had all tho pictures in tho window destroyed by heat; loss £100. Gardnor, ironmonger, had £1,000 worth of gooja stored at tho back of Parker and Co.'3 mostly destroyed and none insured. Leary and Campbell wcro insured for £5,000 in the Victoria,

loss £3,000 or £9,000. Barraud and Son?, £1,050 insurance. John Parker and Go's stock, £7,u'00, building and fixtures £2,000. The stock, approximately valued at £20,000, was all removed with comparatively light lass, and the building, which was saved by the slato roof, was only injured by water. The showroom attached a$ tho back waa destroyed, but the fire did not penotrato the main building. Tho estimate of loss is evidently beyond tho mark, and it is now considered that the amount will not bo moro than £50,000 above the insurance. The bond haa not beon examined, and the extant of damage is not fully known. As already stated, it waa insured for about £20,000. Discovory and Origin of tho Firo. Tho ruins arc still smoking, and tho tire men have to keep the hoso playing. The exact timo at which tho iiro was die covered ycstcrijuy was twenty luinutes pact four. Constable Kiddloß passed Huxley's establishment, and heard founds as of a pano of glass smashing. lialf sus pecting tho proximity of thieves, tho con stable looked in tho window, but could not see any sign of lire or any thing-clso unusual. He thon wont lip the right-of-way betweon, and taw through tho window tho reflection of lire

in tho back of tho shop. Bursting tho front door.open, ho found tho placo lull of smoko, and gave tho alarm. Before he got back Huxley's was on lire from top to bottom. At, tho rear of Huxley's chop was a semi-detached building hired by Mr Orr, of the City Bullet, as a boarding-house. Hore, it appean.d, people slept, and thoro wore four there on Saturday night, named Palmer, Harding, Jackson, and anothor, Thoy wero in bod

upstair?, and tho constable knowing that people, wero in the habit of eleoping thore, kicked vigorously at the front door and blew his whistle. Ho riid not hear any rtsponsa, and wont oifto give tho alarm, under the impression that thoro wa3 no one on tho premises. Palmer, however, heard him, and rousing his companions, they at once started to come downstairs, when thoy wero met by smoko too dense for them to penetrate. They went back at once and managed to make thoir e-'cape by climbing over the roar of Barra ud's premises into tho roar of Clarke's boarding-house, whenco they wont into the street. Mr Huxley states that he left his shop at a quarter to ten on Saturday

night, at which timo ho says ovory thing was eafo — lights out and doors locked and barred. Just at the rear of tho shop was a email yard, in which thoro was lying about a quantity of material that bad been used for stuffing mattresses, which was iuflamable, of course. Constable Kiddle is clear, however, that the tire whon he first saw it was confined to tho back part of tho chop. Mr Kennedy Mac Donald had two safes, ono f<pccia!ly strong jewellers' burghir proof. In both, however, the contonts were

practically destroyed and reduced to tinder. iMr Maginuity's aufe, when opened, had preserved everything, only

slightly einged. Leary and Campbell also had documents in the safe partly des troyed. Buckley and Stafford's strong room eooma to have stood the tast all right, but cannot be opened yet. Great disin clination generally was shown to help in assisting in the removal of good?. Mr Shannon implored people to help, and offered to pay, with little result till too late. The exertions of tho Nelson men will probably be suitably rocogDisod,

Later.

The following insurances are to be added to the list already sent:— Norwich Union, £2,000; Koyal, £2,500; Manchester, £2.500 ; Northern, £2,500. It is now considered that the total loss may be put at £50,000 beyond the insur ances. Une remit of the fire will be to throw a large numbor of people out of em ployment. Suspected Incendiarism. Two attempts were apparantly made yes terday to burn down an unoccupied board ing house in Harbour-street. In each in stanco shavings wero on fire, but wore dis covered by the passers-by. Tho police think that vagrants may have douo it. Another Fire. An eigh j-roomed house in IJuto-streot was destroyed by firo on Saturday night, It nas occupiod by two familioa named Smith and Maneoin. The insurances are unknown.

Fire Brigade Competions.

[BY TELEGKAPH.—PBESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, Saturday. Thk Firs Brigade competitions and demon stration came to a close today. The rain which fell made the ground rather sheky. The results were as follow :— Hose Hydrant Practice. — Wiinganni 2usec 1 ; Dunedin City, 20 2 sth see., 2 ; ftow Plymouth, 21 l-sth eec, 3. Eaoe fou Firemen.—Dunedin. 40Jeec ! 1 ; Raugiora, 40i|wec. 2 : Napier, 42aec, 3. Alamu asu Rush. — Nelson (Stallard), 1 ; Punt-din City (Noel), 2; New Plymouth (CirriDptoo), 3. Ttfti of-Wau. — Wanganui, 1; Hokilika, Aggregate I'kize fob Best Aggregate in' Hose Practice, Hose-ladder Practice, and EkGIMS Practick.—Dunedin City, 13 points ; Spit, 12 ; South Dunedin, 7. Consolation Eaoe. Hose Practice. — Wauganu', 1 ; Dunedin Kailw3y, 2.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Tiik Wado-Alleyno Company concluded their season at Abbott's Opera Houso on Saturday night, when thoro was a fair at tendance. Tho amusing ccmedy, "Tho Heir at Law," was well piayed, Mr J. J. Walsh, aa Baron Duberly, was roally first class, and Mr O. I. Carey made a capital country bumpkin as Zckiel Homespun. Mr Wilfred Beaumont took the part of Dick Dowlas, tho ecapegraco eon of Baron Duberly, and Mr Henry Alleyno represented Dr. l'angloss in a croditablo manner. Miss May Hill was very good os Lady Duberly. Tho part of Cicely Home3pun was taken by Mies Florence Wado, and it is needless to say that it was woll repreaonted, though of course very littls scope was r.fl'orded for tho display of her powers. The " Heir at Law " was followed with tho charming comedy " Sweothoarts," in which Miss Wade took tho part of Jonny Northcote ; her sweet heart, Harry Spreadbrow, being represented by Mr Alleyno. The old gardener Wilcox was faithfully playod by Mr Frank Sim monds, and Miss Emily Alston appeared as Ruth, tho waiting maid. This comedy waa vory woll roceivod by the audi anco, tho two leading characters being especially well ropresontod. This ovoning, Miss Marion Mcdway will make hor appear ance, supported by a strong company. Tho pieco solectod for to-night ia tho omotional throe-act drama " Mad."

TELEGRAMS.

Hamilton", this day,

Tho body of young Fletchor, who was drowned on Saturday wcok, was found near Ngaruawahia on Saturday afternoon. At tho inquost n vordict of " Accidental death " was returnod.

INVEUc.vmiiLL, this day. Temperance Candidates Defeated.

Tho olection of the Liconsing Committee for Awarua took plaeo yestorday, when thero was n koon contest betivocii iho Tem perance and Tntdo parties. Two thousand doctors aro on tho roll of whom 1,000 votod. Tho Tomperanco candidates, who had an nounced that thoy would roduco liconsos, wero defeated by three to one.

Dunkdin, this day, Firo Brigade Demonstration. Now Plymouth gains tho third aggrogato prize at tho firomnn'a domotißtration, bo Causo it secured lirst, which South Dunedin did not. Both were tho samo number of points. Oozey'a stock was insured for £400 in the Equitable and tho building in tho London and Lancashire for £100. Knox Church Bazaar roalisod £1,500. Wellington, this day. Tho police nrrestcd two lads, Gustave Mayor (12) and William Shoohan (13) on whom somo property stolon in rocont burg laries was found. Thoy woro rouiandod till Wednosday. Salmon Ova. Tho Stella left for tho South this morning with salmon ova by tho Kaikoura, which arrived in excellent condition. It will bo taken to Dunedin, Clinton and Invorcargill. University for Wellington. It is undorstood that the Govori.mont havo a bill roady for presentation to tho next Eosfion of Parliament, tho objoct of which is to endow Wellington with a University. The services of the geologi cal staff of tbo museum will bo utilised in tho University. Tho Bill will bo introduced by Sir K. Stout.

NEWTON ASSESSMENT COURT.

Discussion ro Faggot Voting. (lieforelt. C. Ilarstow, ,!.!>.)

An Assessment t'uurt was called this morning under the Assessment Act of ISTIi. section 'JO. to bear: certain objections to tho valuation list of I lie borou-ii. ilr Kii.'by appeared for Mr Hoard mail, one'uf the ohieetors, .Mr lleskcth iloingthn fame for the Valuator (Mr C'urr 01 and tl a Council.

Jlr Thos. Faulder's rateable vnluo was lowered from iCK to £•_'!. .Messrs Morrison and Uordons from £11! to £11. also for nnother section from £17 to £42. Mr J. Alot ion's sect ion from JUIU to £11.

The applications for adjustment were as fol lows :—for Jlr Abraham ilonrili.ian's name to bo reinstated on tl«! roll as heretofore, in place or that of Sir X Whimker; also for the placing' < i the following 11.lines upon the list : :■. iVillman, liohcrt Hose, T. l'hilson, Thos. .Huddle. .1. 1) Williamson. T. <'. Williamson, llcr.ry (Jreen.

With the object of proving the eligibility of those names to lie placed upon the roll, Mr Hoitnlmaii prtive evident a.s follows : Abraham Hroartliliin. -\l;iiia:;cr fur the Agricultural Socie ty's Surrey Hills Ksutc, liud maimKemcnt.of tho letting of tlic esL.tc named. Sydney william son whs oocuplsr for three years of suctions IS, IP. a). '.'l, und •_':!, from .Inn. 1 of ihi; year, nt a rental ot £5 per year. Tho company is not in occupation of that land. By Mr HesUoth : The urraupreinont waa iiiuclc with Mr Williunioon in December last,; the secretary of the company initiated the lotting. WiM not. sure whether he settled the i-oul nf Ilic. hind. 'I'licßntßiiiK was worth very little, (.'ollld not tell value of the .-.cctions. lluil not objected to thn valuations of tin- sci lion 1,':2i:7). Tli.ui^lu .<;.-• was a fair rent. Did not Know if this lcasiiiK wisfora legitimate purpim: or not.

Mr Uigby pleaded that it. did not matter what the purpose, was if il was a fact that these wore paying rent for the land. A long and animated discussion on the subject of "faggot" and such like voti-s then took place. His Worship telling an amusing slory of how he wasonuol Hirer, who voted in a similar miuiner in the North of Knglaud in the old days.

MrHeskctheald ho spoke out. plainly, as ho did not believe in bra I ing about tho bush.

Jlr Kigby then pointed out thill I ho Company paid one-fifth of tin- entire rates of the Borough. Thore were iiii) votes, and tho Company li.ul only o votes. In answer to Mr Hei-kcih Jlr Ita.rdmnn continued his eviilcnco by saying that ho did not know or care if the lessee occupied tho land or not. Mr Barstow could not see what he could do, a« the leasing had not been shown to have been irregular. The land was not for sale within tho three years o£ the lease. It it was sold it would be subject to tho lea.se.

Mr Hesketh said that it Mr Ilarslow was of opinion Unit leases could bo made in this manner that linislud the business.

Ilia Worship answered that, lie wus or that opinion He hud expected to find that I .he lenses would be found to be unsigned, i" which case he should have derided dill, ivntly.buuis Ih.-y were he must tind in favour of the now voter's name. boino placed on the list.— Mr Hesketh then applied fur an adjournment, but Mr Hoardman could not see that it was needful and objected.

Frdfecrtics Forfeited. Mr W. Carter not putting in mi appearance, his application wus struck out. This course was followed in the case of Mr Richard Dow ney, whoso application was irregular.

CARTERS' PICNIC.

Tim following results came off on Saturday alter we went, to press :- Cakteks' Maiuex. — Lamb, 1; Bonallii, 2; Conway. :>. A prnlcsl was lodged against Lamb for not being a boiin. firfr. carter. ].5O Yakiis, Ai.i. (Jomisi;s.- C.onwny (12 yds), 1; Bnnu'lu 111! yds),'.'; Loomb (10yds), 3. Hakf.b.uk Tioiitim; I;A(JK.--Cauil)cll's G'roy Mai-e. 1-, Collett's Piebald, 2. Fifteen started. Mahkied Ladiks' Kauio.—Mrs Kenner, 1; Mrs Wcdguy, L. Sixteen startod. Gikls' Race.—Miss Smith, 1; Miss Harvey, 2 ; Bliss liarbcr, 3. Baby Show.—Mrs Collins, twins (lent), three works old; lUr Gunning-, twins, six months old, 2; Mrs Taney, twins, eight months old. In this Wcdgay and Clarice acted as judges. All-comkhs' Half-mile.—W. Itao, 1; P. Col lings. 2; Reed, 3. Nine competed. Selling Hack Race. — Sykcs' Hotspur, 1; Brown's Katie, 2. Seven started. Mr R. Mon zios bought tho winner for £11. Carters' Cup Handicap.—J. Martin, 1; P. Con way, 2; Bonalla. 3. Sixteen started. PIPE Kace.—E. O'Hare, 1; J. Bona\lu, 2. Thkee-leggeu Kace.—O'Hare 1; Martin, 2 ; Potter, 8. Sack Kace.—lined, 1; "VV. Rae, 2: Manning, 3. iluitDLE Rack Handicap.—W. Rac, 1; Hughes, 2; Loomb, 3. Hop, Step, and Jump.—Luke, 3'Jtt. lin., 1 ; Burke, 3'Jft. lin.. 2. Hack Kace.—F.Lummer's Tommy, 1 ; Bridge man's Birdcatcher 2; Sykes' Hotsinir, 3.

The Kimberley Goldfields.

Tut latest Kiinborloy news states that rain has fallon for GO houra, and tho croeke nnd rivers are full. Tho population on the hold in between SOO nnd 1,000. Sovoral roofs have been dovolopod, while tho alluvial finds are favourable.

There was a largo attendance at tho initial performance! of sacred music yesterday afternoon, at Mr Pooloy'a Teaching Chambers, and tho manner in which tho different items on the programme were given bore testimony to the careful training the boys have had, and reflected the greatest credit, upon Madamo Pooley, their teacher. The list of music: comprised three hymns: Evening Service, by Dr Buunett, in F; tenor solo, " If with all your hearts ; " sop rano solo, *' Avo Maria," Gounod, with violin obligato ; and an anthem, " 0 tasto and see" (Goss). Mr Pooley gave an interesting reading from, the November number of the Musical Times, entitled " Another use for our Cathedrals," showing how Dean Butler has thrown open the Cathedral at Gloucester for the performance of eacred music for the masses, and how such services arc thronged with appreci ative audiences, and pointing out the immen-e benefit the influence of sacred music niust bts to the people. The audience yesterday contained in-my local musicians, who uxpra-wed themse'vea much pleased with the whole entertain ment. Mr Pooley presided at a very line American organ, and accoinpauitd the . service throughout. These services are to j be given every Sunday afternoon at three ' o'clock. i

THAMES GAS COMPANY.

Hall'Ycarly Meeting.

The half-yearly mooting of shareholders of the Thames Gas Company was held at Mr F. A. White's ollice, Quoen-atroot, at 11 a.m. to-day, Mr C. B. Stone presiding. Tho Secretary, Mr F. A, Wttto, read tho half-yearly balance - shoot, which showed tho working account for tho half year to 3lat January, ISS7. Dr. :To coals and shale, f'277 18s; etoUors' wages, £lb'o Ids; wear and toar, i'SS 0s fid ; salaries, £225 - £704 14s 5d ; general expenses, £170 Sa H)d ; balance for half yoar, £559 .'J* 5d—£1,703 6a SrJ. Cr: By gas, £1,(HO 10a Hi ; ro»idual pro ducts, £HG 10s 2(1—£1,793 us Sd.—Frolit anrj lop.'j account: To dividend, paid Sop tembor Sth, ISSG,£74S 13s ; balance, £1,079 10j 3s-£I,S2S <)i 3d. By balance, July 31st, ;;CO()0 53 JOd ; ditto, to January I!I, ISS7, £809 3a 3d—£l,S2S (Jd 3d. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of tho balanco-shoot, paid it was very en courging that tho directors could pay the usual dividend in fnce of the bad times and muny failures, Tho dividend would bo payablo on March G til.— Mr Beck socondod tho motion, which was carried, and tho mooting separated with tho customary com plimont to the Chairman.

Rifle Association Firing.

COLONEL MAHON COMMANDS THE CAMP. OponinK of the Mooting Today. (r.V TELKCU.WiI.— sl'liUUL IUU'UUTKU.) CimisTXiUUiicir, thi.s day. Likutkna ntColon k i. Mahkn, Major Tomlcr, Foino register keepers, undone or two com petitors, arrived at Wellington shortly aftor 10 on Friday night. At 12 tho whole of tho Northern competitors fct oil' per Hitiomoa for LyUolton, tho various districts boing represented a<? follows : — AUCKLAND AND TIIAMt! • —2 Stuff, .-!() com petitors, 5 register lcoopors. VViaLiNiiT»N. — 1 Btatf, 30 competitors, 4 reyislor keepera. Taiianaki.—(i competitors. NaitkH.—;! eompotitor*. Wanuaxui—;>. staff, 30 competitor*, i register keopur. Makmiououuh. — I' 2 competitors. Nelson.— 5 competitors.

Amongst tho party wore P.cmington (rifle champion) and ;Onkoy, Parjlow, Luc.ih ond Churton {ox- champions). Sorgt. Kosa (cur bi?ie champion), comes up frum ])unedin, whoro ho ia with the Fire brigade.

Major-Genoral Whit more came down to tho voseol, and gavo Liout.-Col. Mnhon command of the competitors.

Tho I'rumior, Colonial Socrctary, Mini^tor of Mine?, Sir G. M. OKorko, and Hon. Col. Frasor woio nleo paßsongora en route for Dunodin for Mr Macandrew's funeral. Captain ifuirchild did tho nioi't with tho moans at his diapopal. Tho ollicora wcio (iivon tho saloon. Wlion orders wore j;ivon to turn in heads anil tails, sandwich fashion, tho men occupied all imaginable and unimaginable places for closing down. Forttinaroly it was a fair weather passage, but oven thon a poodly number had not sufficient staying pawor for tho ocean swoll.

Lyttelton was reached nftor (i p m. on Saturday. Tho Miuiatorial party went on by Bptcial train to Dunodin, and tlio

Voluutoora followed by another fpocial to Christchurch, und reached thoir destination

about S 15 p.m., and t!io Dunodin express tilled with Southern Volunteers arrived threo minutod lator.

Tho Soutborn competitors coneist of 50 from Duncdin and ltivorcargili, 17 from Oamnru, and 70 from Cantorbury, so that tho two islands aro pretty ovonly balanced. There arc ;>OG competitors) in all- viz., 1)7 carbinos and '2UU rillea, t-'I Compiuuoa uro lopropentod.

At a mooting of tho Uouncil on Sunday,

Liout.Uol. Mahon rc/-i[,'ncd (ho poiition, and wad elected to command tlvj camp aeaistod by rtlojorn Neill and Atkinson, Major Hoss, [quad ollicior, nnd Captain

Collin?, who ato in charge o: tho oilico arrangomonte. 192 men are in camp. Tho remainder, comprising Uio Auck land representatives, aro boardiu{{ in Christchurch. It was a drizzling Saturday and Sunday. Tlio rain paesed uwuy thia morning, and when tho men aseomblod at llallaborouph Cam;-, livo minutos' walk from lloiilhcoto Stution, there wns v -^ood pro^f)'j;:t rjf continued liuu woathor, though rattier cloudy.

Tho targets, i.'O in nuinbdr, aro pilclicd in lino r.t tho bupo cf a range of hill»', which describe a complete soini-circlc. Tho camp cont.iina press tout., oystor saloon, shooting pillory, and rofroehinont. bars, besides oilicoro' and competitors' tontn.

Auckland and Thamos inon aro woll and hc-itty, and dotormiuod to bring both boltH North. Tho South, at any r.-ito, liavo very littlo chance of not ting thu (Jarbino l>o!t.

Ati). 10 a.m. iho competitors fell in on t«o pid.s of a equaro, wlion Colonel Mahin ex amined tlio rifles and carbines to coo it tho regulations woro complied with. :>:! men woio found to havo tlioir foresi^hta liled, nnd had to fall out to have them ail juatod. The men then formed :i hollow squnro, and Colonel Malion addressed thorn «nd paid that uny competitor

found cliiiiigiiif,' liis an.niunitlDii or weapon during tho tnostioi; would not, only bo die qualitied, but expelled. Li^litsi must bo out at 10 p.m. in camp.

Pleuro-Pneumonia in Queens land.

A serious outbreak jf plcnro-pneumoiiia has occurred amongst tho duiry cattlo in the neighbourhood of Jlominant, near Ijtis fcanu. Dairying operations aro being cua pondod at ono of tho largest dairies. Tho dead cu'.tlo aro bein£ burned nnd inocula-

tion is reported to. Tho dUcafG is believed to liavo bocu introduced by s uno infoclxd cattlo bought at the ealeyunJe.

Mr Paddy Doran, with charactciijlic ontorprisc, has inado Arrangeiuetits for tho appoamnuo hero of a mammoth minstrel troupe during •' Patrick's timo." It will open on tlio 12th prox., and o special bill will bo provulod for tho evening; ot tho day dc-

voted to tho colebration of Ireland's patrrn saint. A feature will bo singing arid dancings competitions, money prizes boin<2[ ollered for tha beat Irish ballad by a lady, and tho beat Jrish jig,

-&XE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1887.

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IHfcetijijJH. mENT MEETING To nipht. Sulii^nt : X ••Tlfo'l'liLafa Proyoratul nnr 1.0.-r.'.- lt»-|il.-." AUCKLAND SUKII'TUKK Gltfi' AS SOCIATION —NOTICE.—The usual An nual Moating of Subsiribiirs for the adoption of Kuport and B&lnnco Shuck also the election uf Ladies' Room at V.M.C.A. 'wooms. Wel.osley street, on MONDAY, the 28th instant, lit 1.30 p m —Alex. inoiiNß. Hon. Btcretai-y. TVTEWTON LODGE OP RIAKK J-~ MASTER MABONS, No. 2SO. K.G. The RcKuiar Monthly Communication will l:e hnldintheLodenKooiu.MiißOutaHal] KarannH bapn Koad. TO-MO X HOW (Tursita j) KV&N IjNGI at 7 oVlook instead of 7.3'J us previously notified tiy circulnr. Vijitinir Mark Brothren aroinvited. By command of thu W.M. CHARLMS M. NKWSON. P.M.. Son. t- •' H. A-—-- B ~s y:*>.?;/ . AUCKLAND BRANCH. NO. 81. P" A Special MootiDß will ho hi-ld i). thu Olholio Institute at 8 p uj. or WKMNIttSIJAY, Mnrnh 2. Business: Tho Consideration of rrmkins! n Levy m Members for tho Celebration of Knini I'atrick'B Day. P. KKAKNKV. KKUUKY " HAY T tMDEii COM PANY (LIMITKD;. NOTICE TO SHAKEIIOIjUERS. Notice 1h hereby Riven that tho Ordinarj Annual General MeotlnK of the Shrti-nbolriura li rhlu Company will ho hold at thotr Oflico ot MONDAY. 7th March, at half-past li! o'clock. BUBJNKBS : To rccoivo tbo Dixocton.1 Hoiiorl ana HRlanco-ohsmt for thu half-your endim: yißt January, IES7- To Klrct two Director; in tho room ot John Buchanan and Johv Campbell, Esq., who retirp by rotation, nnd who beins clinlbln oU'<;r themnolvi-, business cj an ordinary geuenl mooting. By order of tho Uirnitfors. HKNJ. tULMEK, Secretary. Fortutrc«t, Andil»r<l, Fubnmry SS, ISS7. HAND-SEWN BOOTS, specially suit nblo for the warm weather, light a'.tl easy, giving Rreflt comfort to those efrlietrc) with tender feet.—WAl. MILLBR & SUN High street. Prices sliKhUyjDver^uwrtcd article. (KsTAIiLIKHICD 1509.J GEE & POTTER, COACHBUILDBKS, LOKN'K and RUTLAND Stk. Co»ches. Carriers. Wnpreonetttv;. Ttngs'""- Pjny Oftrrbires. Cans, Dn.y*. and every dw scru-fion of Vchu:lnn k^pt in puck or luilt U older. Tho trade nnf.p)iecl. N.U—Trans lent to cust::mor3 whilst repiin PE itVl)UJi A L.—Wi u"is l io, 11 iuelVu(i jje, whobHß set that Nice mjw Shop, well or.ocWedwiih Cii Pap Boots. laMy nccuvind fcv Mr Dasujiiur. in Vic'oria Btreut? Why, th.it, jf making a Splendid Show fr.r hlmßelt thlflosl Mr Dampier'a lttte njanarcr, who hoa tea a is nioctlis.



Wauteti. "Y.y ANTED, a pond Gonoral Servant,— TT Apply, IJlowall, Poss • oflius, North Sliuro. \%J 'ANTED, General Servant for North VV Slio-o ; nl?o. D.CTsnmker,] ».nd Appren tices.—Apply Boa Jttaiohe, Quonn-strtut, Auck land. _ WANTED, o young Girl, about 14, to mind n baby; for Bt. ltcUuc's Bay.— Address P. 8., Newton Foat-ofllco. WANTED,".-! Young" Girl to mind a baby and psjltit in housoworlc—Apply, first hous-i in llariicrjl'crraco, Upper I'itt-streot. WANrßl)"a^JSospectablQ" Ciirl for llio country, aa General Korvin.t. comCoit .ibii! bomc—Apply Shirley Villa, CoUuro Koad, near Three Lamps. Poneunby WANTKD, a General Serpent —Apply ar. onco to Mrs J. H. ScUtrabe, Glcnmotc E-tato, New Sonh Koad. jNophlldran. WANTED, General Servant" able to wash and iron ; references required.- ' Apuly Rev. It. F. Macnicol, Callioj-o Koad, Noith Shorn. _ WAVrKI;, koocl Guok ancfLaundiees ; miiat have reroranoea —Apply, after 7 p. 111.. Mro Ccoll Gardner, To Kopaa, Hepburn elreec, Auckl v.d. WANTED, Lcidio^ toraaet Uovernessos, l!ousokcopors (hotel), Waitrossns, Housemaitis, Gi'norala, and Girli-Ladies Agont, Hubonn-etruct. opposltu Oak Ilonec. WANTKD, Employers for sorao iiret ol.wb Servants. Moil, Women (all branches of work) for hotula. Btations, private f_m!lio__ Hiill to Jint.-Mr_Klsmi)roV, __ WANTED, n iioy who has been uaad to Bnrviug behind a connter. — Motealfu's, VV(;]tcficHntri.'e_. WANTED^ a'Smart Lad for >ho country, one acouetomcil to bottle itvutcd wiitors.— L -<TiDly A.U.,om<vj of this puper. W~" ANT'iiij," Lad, lorTaiutitig.—Apply after U o'clock, A, H. Morrlv, Kuranga- W'aNTKD, a ttrong, activo Youth to ecrry parcels.-Wuliuui It llridisiiian. Draper. Upp, r ijucyn ntreet. __ WANTED, VSniurt Youi>j;'Til;in to act iia Sinrunian.—Aj-ply is wrltinß, otatir g el,") and waj;rs l-Lduircil, tv VV.H L... ctahOlHe_. WANTED,~Trav6llor and Oolioctor ; reftrencoa rcoulrod.—Apply to Hrown and Uicktnn. J!mi,h and Rsllowa FdCtory, Btarket-stri'ut, oil' k'jok-uti'aet. _ W~ ANTKD, 1"or 2"Rcspcctablo Youhr Men as 1o«1bt3 ; only a minutos' walk from Post-oltlca ; waeliinj! induced ; Oa a weoK. -ApplyßTAuOfllco. W~A N T*B D, comfortable -Troomcd Houbo ; Kotil situation.—AddrefS, A.U , Si' Ait Oillco. V&TANTED TO SELL, for £(J, rt goefd TT SctofLiKht Hw.y Hiirnees; not loii« ln liso; coar, £U new.—For addrtsa, apply Stau yffloo. WANTED to disposo of a long (■stdtilialiDd JJii3inua3 in 1'arnoll; ltrne double fronted ahir.i and cjnvenUnt dwdlini;: notuinn rciiulroJ f.u' Kui.d-will i Rood reason for preueiit nu.'.upii'.r li-uvinK.—Apply two dwrs from Alexandia Hotel. ANTED, Buyers for brioljf 23s"Bnd 27sGd per thoHumdattho kiln. Limo-rocho, Kround mirt wliitß Hliicked.-Nailiaa }larser, Mc-cli'inic-s:' I! iy llrlck works.



VftTANTKD to l'urchase, for cash, n small tfY Farm, will) House, within 20 miles or so ef Anckl<ui»l.--Sin.tu price, liltunrion. and du urripiion to X.V.55, Star Olljcc, by Thursdny. \\f ANTED to I'urchaeo, new nr fecond- V 7 hand Windmill, for pumping purposes. —Apply. s'atii)[; iirioo nnil all i;;irllculara, to A._\ . c.-iro ,lohn J'o'id, OtuhnluK _ v--3 \\T ANTE 1)730.000 poopiu to raad tho v"f atorlon In " N. 7.. Tllv.ntTMort TI« Wa.™ WAMTJSbT&iOO oii JTreohoid" Security ut!) per ct-i t. for ono or two years.—Atl drugs 8.8., Pos^oflleo. W" ANTED, Tons of Black and Whito Ornpos, in Koni hOKßhoada. iiuu-tor ciit-ka or lioxois.— Wobb'a Now »nlur.a Wino Muniif..c!ory. Maokott-strcct. Pousonby, Auck lind. N 8.-Good Honey Dounht. \ITANTEb", a Partner in a Thriving Ko- T V tail HuHino=s in the city with£l,ooo, half now and tialnnco within n. yenr ; aplondiil cpon aiiplicantn only ran baobtainod from H. Ashton u> d yon. S. N.X Inimratoo HulHlcßa. WANTED KNOWN—Cheap Boors.— li<fnnt.VSlTa.'iSho?s with Hows, Is per piir; Childron'n Kind atioca. ] to ti, acknow l.-dßrtl tn liv rhi! priMtlOßt little nliou in Auric land, pri.w, 2;i Ud : Children's Button Hoots. I to li. &-;inJ wrar la lid; UhJldron'M Kid Button l!.-o;9, 10 to 13 extra value. Is »il ; Mnids' do., 1 t.o 2. 6a lil.-At ISndKo'rf Boot Snop, 10S, Victrria ntrrct. next Aylntl te Lilham'a. W'ANTKD KNOWN—Ladies' Beauti fully Coloured felt Kllpporo, BlUhtly <!:inin.KCtl. U l o- pair ; Liuiics' ! ancinst fliora, :is6ii : I.iulic' HU-li H«l ."rurclla «oot«. hlhl; (Jirl.s1 Hntton 80..t5. 10 to 13, sluhtly damaßpd, Is Ud; Simnrior do, in wood order. :i3 (11. Vuuntiiy ia limlicd. so l)o in time.-At Umigo'ii Huo'. Shnj>, 103, Victoria-stroot, next Aylett & Lothftin's. WANTED KNOWN-That tho man that slid a Rood Baot cou'il not, be IjoUKht in Karaiißih'ipo land nnuor li^s hw maciti il litK mistake, for T Bin i-olllUß a splonrtM .Mnii'ii i.'.S. at Us a.l.— K. I'lowiuan, novrlon Boot Factory. K'ir:ji«ahano "■mil. VST ANTED KNOWN—That 1 am' pro- YV par-d to Advnnoe Money on i'o Kinal nti'l Collatcri;! Hr.-cii-v. r.'j uy<. I>1<: by wf:k\y in- monthly Insmlmoiit?. Jbili-J diacuuntnii.— Jimiibb iiiw. i'nvvnl.rolrer. \ XTAH TBD KNO\"VM — Uentb' IT. Suit*, T> I'olinck'aOckhr.itcil Muko. T>. G. and 7. »'. 7.WH ; Aiu-kiiind-iiimlu Derliy Sliom. 7a Hi; doilo BalmonilH. IhlM ; do ou w.-iriucs, with Balls. U.iM ; cui-.rautucil to vivo every mti-«fnc tior.. Sijh.-rll.l vnrirty i.f Nnv/ (;«;;tIH at. liiidKo'R llooi. yiiop. 10S, Victorl>i-3lycot, noxt Aylott ifcLcthnm'.-. \XTANTED KNO"WN—At this Poiytech »!/ nlc-Slk lloot'.ictß, 3d drw; Hrown ".Vint'for M ;i rtoz-jn ; llorfo,-!;.,. Cidico. 3Jil ; i.niviK.-m.UArkii. I;! a i...ir ; Unrry'n T. i copM«roi.'!>. Ih:(iI; Jldic Hrilflios. 0.1 ; Pipe... lit Am; la."RC»pNsh Miitj, U I; M.-u'dmiMii^Siiins. lull'!; Dii.ljhn'M Co.l Livir Oi'.. •!.; I'oin.rle llrt ■!• z ; Piucsi,.l.l ritz; largo li'Uh Hooks. Is Ud por >(.!>: Flowur.-, in c. hlliicli : fhvt rat.: frp c loc'ej.lldatmir; il.ion; I'umios, til; Nuetllcs. Id jKicl;ui; I'.tko }> i!lf (il; Kir-Kerl..- W;al. In 10:1 a huad -At MflnilttVi. foot of Wnk. licl.l-i t. TV"ANTED to" 50U.~400, :H;0, Bnc]~Soo V¥ ,-rallon T.inl;». Uho.ni.-Appiy P. Moorn. B'ir.tnnrt bliM- Kniiinrimn ICaraneahnji^ K-wil. 't »/ ANTJIib I'O KiiiLL, thr<.o iron Tnukp, V'V with taps, cheap; nlxo, two Oliitnncy (Jowls (111 fort.:noltv cMmiieya.-11. J. Klordati, Hob-onsirout. ; VirANTiiD, v First-class Bookkeeper V T for the South : nm«t have a knowlcdco of Kirnani4 Marine Insurance.— Adoivss', ntalincr Drevlou? experiencj Iv.itn reforcneef). to Box YY ANTE D INS I' X CTION



•ii LI NX 0 AN D MIL L 1 (.1 A N'S T W E E I) S. YfyT A N T E I) SEE M. IN Util WINDOWS IN MY KSTAB USIIMKNT. STUFF AND SATKKN DRKBSKS, 13 lid Ito dozen yards; splendid valuo. PRINTS, 2a lift tho dozen yards; jeducod to leoo than half-prico. TJIKHK A.IK OKNCINK ISAKGAINS. 1). JIcPHKRSON, KARA X (J A II A P E X O A T). %XT ANTED X N 0 W N. JUBT OPENED, NEW TWEKDS ! ' NEW TWEEDS ! PRICKS SAME AS USUAL, With an extra Pair of Trouaerß glvon with ot'xh Suit. J. H. DALTON, Tau.oi;, VIOIOXH A-STKEBT X MM, AMTJiSD SIS KN—Brown Windsor Soap, (ill tier dozen ; Splendid Tooth r.omba, In per doK; Poraatio, Od pof doz t\rt» ; Silk BD"t Lnco3, 2.1 peridoz; Pipcn, Id por doz; Largo FiihbcokH, la per IOD, or lid per dtz; htiriea snluth Mats. Id; Parlour Mat*, la ; Coat's 100-yard ltcots Black Cotton, la 3d per rtt:z ; Coloured Cottcno, 2il por doss: Mending Cotton, fid nr.r doz ; Moino. Bookß. 35d pnr doz ; ABC Booka. liil per dnz ; Hairpin*, 7d per do/, r;\cket« ; i u/iioa' and Girio' Straw Huts (grand va\uc), 3'J each ; Ariiliciol Floworo. 9d th« lurpo bunch ; Shoo Bruehoa lid tho not or three ; Knit ling Couor. le ucr lb ; l-poctaclco. Id, 33, and 9d pur pij.)'-; Flavouriufr KeeaDCfw. Id per hottlo ; Paint Brushes. 3d, 3Jd, 4d -IJd. sd, and Oid ; AVoort Dolls, 3 for Id ; Dressed do.. 3d ench ; C.indleßtfckn, 3Jd ; Lartieß' Bass. Xa 6d : Con enrtinas, lslld; Curry Combs, 6d; Mane Combs, 61; F»i;ding Oottles, lid ; Hair Oil, 3d : Hair Kniehne, fid: Brown Tes-potn. 6d ; Meat Dißhes, 6d; Largo Whlto Coonlerpiioea. 3s lid: Lnrgo Oirpot-baiis, 3slld; TickiDj;. l»d nor yard; Boot Glosn, 3d per botMo. J.ota ot other goods pro viouslr advnrtifl-d, including Boots and Shoos —At DAMI-MKH* Only Shop (lato DaniDier'a Br>nt&h-.p> Vicr.t.ri.i-itroPt. '"a KISSPSOTABLTD'Younfr VS'oman fcoks ! Jr\ an fTnißgemeiif is Impr..ver to ih« D.-ufS iiiacin- nr a chop. A oply J F, star Ollk-c. _ % DVERTISEK,' with 9 Ji'an' general ! /"I colonial rspeiitnc-. b-oUB-inplnyiri.riTa^ cck or < tiicnviao l" town or cnuiiUy aMiv ; ixorll<-ntrfi'«r.:ni;e — Apoly ti S.M.H., ca:o E. j Parlor oi'd (».. Hj nior,d-i-streot BOOT T«.ADE.—Bench Hand wanted ; alno nn Apprentice to tbo Bi-ucli,-K. i Walton & Eon, Ui>ro r Qaten-strett.



To Let. - mo LET (Mount Roakill Road), a Five a X r(ioin.>a llon-o: cellar, protty garden, 1 larxo allo;mont. Itant low to t;ood tenant. — l Mrs IC. Nuitlnß, Stonoleinh, Mount lioakill and - Valloy Koads. ' npcTLET, 1, 2, or rrUnfurnishcd Kooms (L Jn Manr.kiui lioad.- Address vi'AR Wllco ' rT\O LET, House Of 0 rooms, off t'oneonby " i Hoad: larßOiillotiiiect, &c.—Apply Thos. . ltoijcrs. Franiciin 1!0.>.r1, near Wood-street. 'IrinO'LET, Now Hous'o ; 4 rooms and ' JtL foullcry ; rent low.—Apply Gco. Allan, | corner Nclsoi and Uere. ford-street. 1 i nnO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent, 13s ; • i 2 l-roomed Houses, rent Ss.-J. Williams 1 Tuilor, Victoria-street. rB^O LET, very nico Six-roomed Houeo ' Auction Mart, 181, Queen street. ff\O LET, 4-roomcd Houas, 3 allolments ; _S. gas, water, every convenience. Kent. !)j. —.1. HoDowiiy, Iliy-stroor. nn6~LET, a 7, 4, & 3~roomed >!on?o, pas JL ar.cl water.—luply K. W. Morrison, be hind bank of NowZo.'ilaLd.Jvarnnsahiije Koad. f ]pO LET, two comfortable 4-roomed Cot- JL tntres near Hobaon-Btrett, Mil a 2-rooinod Coting-jj modcriito ranto — H. J. Htordan, Jlobsdn-fitreot, near C ■ok-Htreer. mo'LET, Largo Storo or Factory, with JL dwelllDg anartmcni3 oomblnod : rent very moderate ; within 10 minutes' walk of Post Uflloe -Avply Roth's Batlia. Vi:torla-streetH!. TO I;E"LE.T CHEAP, a Butcher's Shop nniUJwellinit, Wyndham-street. occupied by Mr Shovo; also ahop suitable for Grocer or Haberd'iisller.-J'Jdw. A\-aytc. rr^O LET, a 5 roomed Cottugo in Victori'i i street, city v/nter laid on ; rent, 8s <il per week.—Apply T. Kllison, llootmalior, 71, Qucen sireet. nnO LET, 0 roomed Ilotiao in Nelson-«t. ; 8 city water. Kent moderate. — Apply to Mrs Jenninxa, a fav/dooroaoovo Scott's. Uraoer, Nelson-street rgiO LET, a epacioue 7-Kootnod Jlousc, J. Culli'ge Jtond. bath-rocm. hirco celli-.rs, v.itli copper. Rao, unrt v/nt.or; ov ry convenience. I — Apply A. Aodoriion, Knrini; «treet. TS^O LET, cheap, Cottages in Jervoie 5L Itoad nnar Thrco Jjamps; also, 3 Ground Floor It'ioma in Ulßh-stroet, suitable for aamulo rooiiis or oflicea. — Apply to Peter Olipiiont, lIlRh-ntroet. __ . rj^O LKT,~~o 4-ro'oincd House, with bcul i lery, in Wakr.Hold street; k'so. 5-roomed Cottai?o ; !), i. and fl roomed Houses, or without stables. Rent.-) low.-Apply Jas. Irvlni top of Wakefloia-8-.rect. TO~LET, a Eix-roomod Houee, nearly now, at Prospect Terrace, ofTMt. Rosbill Itoad ; R6od tsnkn. wator laid inaldo, and every <[nc.iiipnce. Very low ront to good tenant- Apply to li. TQdehope, Plumber, &c , Wcllosley- Btreot. TO L E T, tho Host I'crltion iv Quoen-Rtrfieet. THKSUOl JADJO!NIN ra MK-iBKS STEWART IM.WSON & CO.'S. Rent Moderate.—Apply to E. PUKTKK fe CJ.. QnEBN-STP.ERT. m"6 MEET THE TIMES. I will Lot tho CHORAL HALT, £)r Concerts, Thettt.riO!ilß,!Bills, or HUDdny Services, at Ko ducod rntes.^ BWIKGTON, Batata Agent. COMFORTABLE o-roomoJ House to let in. Vermont-street; water laid on. Runt. Sj —11. Field, KiohrY,ond_Koad : f^i OOD OPENING for Saddler, v, Watch \J{ ninkor. or Hnirdrefser-'ro Let, new brick Snop and Dwelling, (jno and city v.Mter; ront low.-lnqulro Mra 11. Taylor, Pust-olhco hiorc, lCden Tenuco.



F©p Sale. JPOE SALE, a smart 2J tuns Yacht, J"1 coppered mid well found.—Apply Btah ollicc. "sj^OIL SALIi, :i iivo-rooinctl Villa, two Si' niin.ites from Hlicily Beach; overy con vcnlcncc—ApplySTAlcolUco. K1O:t SALE, splendiri I'inno (by Kirk ..S? nianl, p.lt oat now ; £20 under coat, price.— Ailrlrees at .-tar < >ni«'\ "BjiOK." SALbi, (jlieap, a Gentlomon'u J ' Saddle, nearly now.—Address L.T., Star Oillop._ _ __ ;BPOK SALE, a Small i'ony, Trap, ami «_' Harnrai, all in ptuod ordur; prico. ilu.—S. S:iriuaii, riomii lio.-kill f.nmK TjIOK BALK, lSiiUnrii TiiblHo, hy UorouKliß _flj nnd WaU-iimd WriciitendCo. Baruaina (for oasb).-H. 10. I'urtridKo :::id Co. J7IOK SALE, old-estabHshod Fruit and .' ConfLMstionury Businupn; urod trade tlonn; riTsent owner lo'.vinK for Molluurno.—Apply Xuwton Kiuitand Confectionary Depot, Karun - lpnlf.oad.Newlo- . I;ah J null SA'LiiTii Acres of Ud, with llousr, .BJ outbuildings, orchard. Suitihla lor i« fowl farm, dairy, or country stnn\ 'BttiCFi and trains from Auckland. — Addrcaa by lott;r, Dairy. StauOlHoo. OWE SALE, a woll-eatabUshed Businosa jL' In n popular and largely ircrensinK bulj urb. -witli I'oal-unicc and IVlcphuno aitachod. HfitlnfarciTy rca-ons givon for Belling.—Apply Po.-t-nliie", Dcvotipurn Wok POSITIVE SALE, clionp, and fi' t^rini! very easy. li.M new uoca Lmd, with rtcoii-wau-r froutaci) Only Hi«ht miles fi'jm tho Queen-street Wnarf. — Apply to Joh'j Soppct. Boubo unit Land AKont. fiS. Qooen-ar. "|j^6li SAL~i;7 rotnarkably eliwip, and .flj tenuncaii}-. " compact littlo Farm at 110 if r>ri!ity hu\n ;'ni! well funci-d ftuil mlidivided i:it'o paddockf. wiih fiontui;.! io n bonutitul bay. A nc iv 7-ro- mod Houeis anu Buildings cnniploto. —A-ply to Juhn Soppi:t. House «ud Land Ajfont. ti-'j, Cjtiojii'SlrisoL Tli^Oll IMMEDIATE SALE. —First-clnes y Lwol Allotmont, about US 6 X '03, sit u» tod in Siuwx fUn(.■■-.. i!i» r,uli"iltt:!:mond Kuaci; lirst c!a :< ponuion ; piled, only Hi lo<p>rloot. AldO new anil v. cll-btalt Vcr-intlah I'otiimeot-lrjtiius, mid 1: unto, allotment.;-S li x 110 fruDiir.^ 't'enny s.>n-«lretl; price only CiVi. Ai;;> Cot a«e and Allntm-iit, 31 x 101, Lower llHt.bufn-ctrcct.; l)rtn« fSJ'I — I), i. Kv»n» -.i:»m. Qim»n- 'r<-r.. AtiiirtM) Little Property li r Ohio, cons'iuiing of 8 acrna rii.h soil, bIHt graos Boiino. rionrlj >jCW, clow Ja 'busses and railway Rtution. I'rieo very lo^' ana eayy teruiß. — yinclair fr. Gray, 177. (J.n.«yn a:roet. BAII6aIN.-S-»fo and pretty keel I'iea sure li a-, .7 fni-t, wita oarj anil tails nii'to new : pu>-i\ .-C< romploto. — -Addreus, " l'.uimure 80at,," Stau Oftlce. OVVNKK LEAVING FOR ENGLAND. -For Sale, at North i-horo, a Cornor Al lo;::icnt, 50 x 230, with Substantial Five-roomed f<o9iclerci\ comt^rntling a splendid view of UnnK-iMto Chonnel o-id i:iJjuoont Wands. Tho nroti:;da uro '.v L il viar.tcd. nnd the houso mod < utbnildlnco in splendid repair. —J. C. Rowley, Victoria Kmid. North tinore. ON Account of Health, Queen-etroet nualncss for Bnlo, etack. R tinft?. Icaso, c.r.. ,-C.SOO; cl«%ar of all uccountß.-Address, " r..H.," Sicak Olttce.



Voiiial«cr Koticcs. A UCKLAND V-STEKAN lUFLES. McmbniH H--0 reminded that the fortnishtly Daitalion Parsflo called by ihc commanding odlmr oC tho Battalion takes place TO-MOll- KO\\ r, Jlnrch i, in t.-:o Drill uhed, at 7.30 p.n>. Kvorj moaibor at'soni without leavu will bo lined. W. It. lIAZ \RI). ActiuiT Captain A.V.R. :^IiSV"fON Ulb'lJKS.- Governnaent lii- U^ spcction. tn-niorrow (Tuesday) evening, 7.^0 v in. llognltttiona rt'Kardine abaontoas will bo enforced ■■ Jflia Kobcrison, actinK Captain. Personal. V/yUOia C. A. Porter? nhHE Glioaneiit Librnry in the World. B. 2d to Read any Novel at Mctcalle's, foot or Waki lluld-street^ SUPEKIOR' lioard 'and Accommodation for 2or 3 (Jcntlemon. Tho Uouso is eplrn didly Bituatori in Hymonrl»-streot. No other boarders.—Apply M., STAB Otllce. m Gazette iv IfsiuUruptcy. J N BAN X U UVT OY. IN THK COURT Off BANKRUPTCY HOLDBN AT AUCKLAND. In tho matter of " Tho BankruptoF Act, 1883," and the Amcndi^nrits tht-roir, nmi in tho nial.tnroC tlm Hankruptoy of JOHN 1-KOWNIS, ot Frecman'u Buy. in tho City ot Auckland, Contractor, a Bankrupt. Notice is HKBKBY gives that application will bo nii'do io ihn Hl)ovf.vjucnttonpd Court, on MONDAY, this Hlh day or March. ISS7. at 11 cniinecl can bo heurd! that, an Ordnr of Pis charso bo rii'autcd io tho above-named Bank rupt. Dated this 23th day ot Fobnmry, IPS?. JOHN BKOWNE. nmiKlir Bbowkino, Solicitor for Dch'or, High-atroot, Aiioklitncl. 'JTcndcrs. mO GOKGRETE WOKKEIiS. X TondcrH will ho received till noon of WED , NX.-DA V, Mnrch 2. for Connrofo H-oundations. lfloore, ]ir.iiniofc-c.lc. to Villa Keßidcnco. l'on snnbv. Plans may he Boon on job, near St. Maty'a Convent, Poosonby. BUIDGMAN & SMITH. (Jontraotore. okoTgh of mm ell. ; Tondnro will bo received at thn B"'oi)gh Com-cil. (i()l.-: 0 up to ;i p.m. ou MONDAY, tho 7th March, aafol^™: 1. For a Supply of Hand and Jlaohino Broken ■ Mctnl, Fino and Coirte Scoria ABh, alao 2 Horses, 2 Drays, and 1 Alan for occasional day , work. 2. For Removal from the Borough Duf t House. BefiH<\ Carhop. Jfc, also 2 Horses. 2 Urays, l aud 1 ?*lan /or occii^ionul day work. ; Particulars to ho obtained »t the Bnroutrh I acc-ptrd. ° °WO:i ' i Dated 26th Fobiuarj-, ISS7. 1 b. REYNOLDS. I Tuwn Cloik. j CirattoKnl .>Ti First Pare ?"jnHE FIVOT.-J0 dozens bought, n bur if auia-lsi lid. fis lid, 6- lid; rplondld i quality. Thf. eo^iist C'oriict ever inTenteri. , ; (-onrt tt.T oircniar, — J. M. McX-acu!an, 2>2. 1 QuO'j^i-streiit.



Public Noticed. THE Biggest Literary Shilling's Worth inAnßtxttlaßia-Brott'aAuoKlondAliianßO, Illustrated. :______ OME and See tho 4-Eutton Hid Gloves, markod 18 Fsr pair, in Short'o Window.— By ordar at tho Executors. --■■ TCTEATfIERS—Largo Ostrich Feathers, JF worth from £11 ato 7s Cd, all one price. 3a lid, at Short's Oroai Clearing Kale. By order of tho executors. 6ULTKY~Droseed to Order. White Brabrnas for Sale.—John llobbs, Birkcu head Store COMFORTABLE~Bolirflmd"~Ke7idonco at Mra Mcrediih'i, PJoasanc Ylnw Cottage, l Jli I ( / H I i i .' n ntaiß n 1 times. "pjOTIOE. — I will not be responsible for Ann I-leff on. after thi3 date—February MS. ls'S7. — James liellvon. Nuoicr--trccT. l ~\ 0 aud get measured for something VJT stylish. Two pair tweed trousers for ouo pound five at ,T. Williams, tailor, Victoria-st. KIGHT6n~HOUSE (late St. James's Manse), Upper Union street.—First class accommodation fur boarderg. Double and siiigla bcdß. Plungo and Bhower baths. F~~ ISH.—Kakino Smoked Fish at the Boat, on Wedofadsys. Thursdays, Fri days, and Haturdftyo, Fresh supply each day. "VTOTICE.—Any person found before or JLI after working hours on my premises or belong vga thereto will be pioaecuted.—David Gouk, Shipbuilder. ON~BALE72oi Kits New Season's Mact erol. Finest ever imported.—At Rubt. S. Reynold's. Queen-streot Wiiart. EDDING CAiiDS.—Latest Style at the Star Lithographic Works, Short iJiEHi-HErftrtl. AnniclftTirl. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL.— Will the JJi Misses Rogers s friends ploasn notice that they hnvu lemovd from Bussoll-etreoitoManu knu ltoad. Pnrnt-11. ASK your Grocers for Royal Remy'e Starch, lib and Jib rjox3E, ao: weight. It Is ihe best; wholesale.-Apply to Mr Arthur Masy, lllgh-atreet. Solo Agent for the manufacturers. "TTACANCIES for two little Girls to board V and educato tit Mra Bilatain'a school, Uranßu Read. Mount Kden. Terms moderate. Course of studias: Kogliah Music, and French. A really naopy home. THB^ best gift lor Home friends is Brett's Auckland Almanao, containing a 'lofcorial KeiprO3eEtation of Quoon street. )o3oription ol tee Provlnolal District New Guulo to Hot Laketi. fco.. Sza- CHAS. WILLIAMSON, Honss, Land and Estats Afloat, 83, Queen ■treet, oppeslto Fort-street, hag always for Sale and to Lat, large and small Houses la the Olty, Subnrbs, and Country Districts : also, Farms, Improved and unimproved, in various parts of the province. Several eligible Building Allotments for Sale in the City and tiubarba, for cash or on deferred payments. B; DAWE3, Proprietor. PARK HOUSE, VICTORIA-STREET KAST. T UNCHEON and Grill KoomT A JLi Heallv Good Lnocheon for One Shilling. /TfeURGIULLS a cpeci:ility. Only houpo V-T in town to obtuin a really good grill. Always on. /f^ 0 to Park Houao. Tho only houso in VJ? town whero you Kct a Rood Lunch. One ShilliDK.—K. Dawca, Proprietor. [cahd.l |7» AND A TONES, 11OU3K, FUKNISHINU and GKNEUAIi IIIONMONGEUS, Ponoonby Koad acd Pompalior Terrace, Auckland, Agents for Phcßiix Fire Ollie*, Po3t Office Savings Bank. Money Order Office^ Te:e<raph Station, Telepnouo Bureau. JT QWINNEKTON, WOOD TUIINKR Wynduam-S'ueet, Kataolished IS-.'G.



A reduction of 23 per cot. on all common woik. BILLIARD BALLS EXCHANGED. Special Curo Given to Re-turniog and Staining. 1 Pool Pins, Marbles, and Chalk Pockets always nnhaod. "OAILWAY EMPLOYEES' PICNIC. Jt 4.1 The p.s. B'itantia has hcon engaged, for on Kxcursion tn the T/yMaKI. which will take place on SATURDAY, the 12tli March, leaving the Queen-Btreot Wharf at 3 30 a.m. oharp. An excellent Band has been engaged for too occasion. Sports of various kinds will bo provided, also frooten. riish'flndingtheiro »neatables. Karor adults, 2s dd, children, la. Tickets can be OS tained fron anj- of tho committee at tho Railway Station, Auckland, nlso tho Locomotive Saod or Yard l'"oromaD, and Kailway Workshops, Jvew market. J. WHITBURN, Hon. Soc yACUUH ICE MACHIHE, 'i'ho New Vnccura Ico Mnchlao -vesa toj at work at Luka'n Victoria Hotel, every mttninu from eleven to ono o'clock. Inspection rcsptct'ully invited. Ordora for Now Machines will bo prOKirptlj inondod to. and all further information g&en. B. F. LUKS, Sole Ascat VlctorU-«iroot Wast. "•—» CELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF IMMKNSB^KKUUCTJONS. R. WATTS, BHOK MANOFACVUP.au, Winstones BUILDINGS. BYMONUS-f.TEEST, BeinK overstocked with Fim-claoa CLBARlNU^'i^'^^^Q" CijH. MRS WIGG'S NJ3WTON LAUNDRY. GiUCY-S TKKT (N'EArt tbb TOP), •established 18S0. MdreOTed ; Ladies' Drei-aaß ."""J^ •,ii122?£ Tiio'io last luiraii *ro » aroo"illt7 at uilfl JtstAß tlahm&ui- ___ "OOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS Before buying elsewhere, CALL AND INSPECT THE PRICES OUE GOODS AKB MAUKKD AT. Yon will find YOU CAN SAVE 20 PER CENT. On tho usual price charged. ONE TRIAL WILL PROVE THK FACT. GentC Boots Soled and H»clod _ 2s Gd LALuiia' do. do. do* ~ 13 Sd At W. WATTS'S, HOBSON-BT., And Kibakhahate Road (noit Earl & Mont Boinory'e). 1 -jS U N L V TJ6 500 LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S *" HATS, c ALL SHAPES AND BIZK3. S jj. REDUCED TO p ONE SHILLING BACH, ° AT M T>. W. J AOK * C as' PONSONBY .UTO PAKNKLL. ]^ ONLY 1_ /^IREAT TTNRESERVED Ec ASSIGNED ESTATE 01 ROBERT STRONG. VALUED AT £2,749 15 8" Qarrett gnos., Having Purchased the nhovo Estate tor Cash. at a Lar«3 Discount, ARK OFFKRING THIE WIIOLIE STOCK AT THjSIB AUCKLAND SHOPS. ONE MONTH ONLY, AT TOTALLY UNRESICRVED J.'KIOES. 1 200 pairs Infants' Strap Shoal, Bines 3 to 5—M 3 'MO „ lotuutH1 Strap shoes, cizou 2 '05-o<i 6,100 , Infmita'SimpSshces—la to3a; I.ZSO „ Cblldren'BLone, sUtß!»tos-1a 250 „ Ohtldrnn'c JG Sid™, ulzeii 2 t.o ft—ls lid 1.52.1 „ Girls' K. Sides, uizea 10 to I—3s lid •m „ Maids' 2'B-iH 11(1 1.889 „ Louies' KB. Boots, sizes 3to 7—4s lid l,7ai „ Lftrties'E.S. Boms, BizesS to 7-5s 8d 315 ~ Ladies' Levant EEi.Bcota-G3 6d. I.KM „ Lartieß' Kid E.3.—7s lid 4,735 „ Ladisa' ditto—from 7s Ud to 10a 6d 150 „ Ladies' Kb»l French Kid K.S.—6i lid 752 ~ Ladles' Kirt Hulton. Bizes sto 7-8 a 6il 1,162 ~ L.iLdipß'Kld.Walkiußtilaooß, uizesoto/ —10 lid 875 H Ladlou' Walking Shoes, sizos sto 7 -1,260 „ Ladies' Walking Shoes, Bizos 3to 7— 7s 6d 5.571 „ Ladteß's ditto—from 8b to 10s 6d t,aga „ Ladies' Bnuon Bnots, sizea ato 7— f rom 9a 6d to Ha 6d 1,3(1 „ Men's WatectiKhta-from 7b lift to 10a 2 272 „ Men's X a.—from 8s 6d to 13a 6d 1.35 X „ Men's Balrooruls - from 1)3 6d 3 5110 „ Men's Walking Shoes-from 6s Gd I OGI ~ Men'i PacenC Shoex—Ss 6d 3'.5i0 „ Bjjs1 Bocjta-from *» lid 1.135 ~ JtiouKe Boots, aoira-3»lld Kveninb Sno):H, slippers, House pootr, Smi., in QUiiilUles ULiiole to be guotod horn, GiPvRETT BROS., Wakefield-st., And t'*Ir'.HETT'S BUILDINQS, KABANHAHAI'K BOAS, Auckland. IBIS IS A GENUINE SAIiB.



. T> ORB ALI S, FRO M 1 ■<^^s^^M* Consignor's" will pleasd pay '. ..litfEaiSßlaSarfreight and obmin dolivtry eM^EB»' orders from tho uidpreijjned. ' Any KOOds not taken away will bo latided and ' stored at consignees' risk and expense I K. MoKKKZirc. , ' _.. .Master. HARATAUNGA L' ]?C']2M?SING DISTRICT. Ke3ult of tho Poll taken on tho 23th day of' 1 February, 1887 :— BKOADGA.TB. HEVVSON MKA.NWKLL .. )S JON«»«, THOMAS '7 MAKSITALL. JOHN - }* SUWSB^SSViaD IiOBEKT HiLE" £ WHirEHJSAU, WIbUAM HKNBY .. 9 I therefore doc'n c the first Vive of the above named CJandidatvn to be duly oledced as mem bers of the Licensing Co'i'miUoe for tlie above j' a (9ATLAND, Kb'ifr^iai; Officer. Coromiindcl, February 25,1887. __^ ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MONDAY, ■Ito, sth, and 7th March. MARIBEL GREENWOOD, AGATHA. GREENWOOD, NORA GREENWOOD, RUBY GREENWOOD. Miss Majiibei! G!RS;2rrwoCT> and her Bisters have ihe honour to announce that th«y will givo i THKEK GRAND EVENIttC? CONCSIKTS as abovo. Fro3h programmo eVery dveningr.- Mario Greenwood .. Manager and Lessee/ . ■PROGRAMME FOR FRIDAY, 4th MARCH, PART FIRST. } Piano duet. "Jesuis Pret" (Lafuente)-Misßes 1 Maribel and Kuby Greenwood Pianoeo!o, "Irioh Airs" (Pape)—Mies Maribel Greenwood StrofFu. "le Parlato d'amor ■' (Gounod)—Mlbs Agatha Greenwood Piano solo, ■• Massa'n in tho Cold, Cold Ground " (Pane)— Miss Nora Greenwood Aria, Jewel song, "Faust" (Gounod)— Miss . Maribel Greenwood Recitation. "Nothing but Care" (Anonimaus) . —ftliss Ruby Greenwood Piano solo, " Appassionata '■ (Beethoven)—MiSß ' Maribel Greenwood INTERVAL OF TKN MINUTES. ' PART SECOND Violin Piano Dnet "Anflsnteandßondoßusso" . <Do Berioi)—Mra Greenwood and Mi:S - Maribel Greenwood HecitatloD, 'Edinburgh after Flodden . (As tJUmI-MissA^alba Greenwood '. Cav.itlna. "In Questoaimrli^i, Modesto Afilo," - •■ Eetly " (Donizetti)—Misa Maribel Green wood Piano Eo'.o. "La IlarDO Eolicnne" (Sydney c Smith)—Mifs Ruby Greenwood Recitation, "Tha Story of a Faithful Soul" (Adelaide A. Proctor)—Mies Muribol Green- ' t Song, '■ Masks and Faces "(J. L. Molloy)—Miss j Agatha Greenwood Duet, two Pianos, "Invitation a la Valss" < (Weber) - Mrs Greenwood t.nd Miss Maribel , Greenwood i Prices of Admission; — Dresa Circle and Orchestra Stalls, U; Stalls, 2a Ud; Pit, ONK - SHILLING. •; All Ticlcotg bought outside maybe reserved at * tho Uox Office of Messrs Kidd and Wilrimnn. r 'lickit^Uiayolso bo pronnrcd at Hofrmsnn's, r Theatro Buildinss, and Eady's Mnalo Waro- * lonsn Family Tiefeota (of six) for Dross Circloand : Orchestra Stalls, £1, available for any of three j nights. Carr JaKes may bo ordered for 10,15. A UCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC \ CLUB SPOKT3, : In conjunction with tho WAITEMA.TA EICYCLK CLUB.



FIFTEENTH GRAND CARNIVAL. DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, IES7. BAND IN ATTENDANCE. ADMISSION, Is. Acceptances will bo received by the Secretary pro torn. (Mr J. Haltdat) on MONDAY. 28th February, at 9 p.m., at A. Time's, 61, Queon atrcot. HARRY H. HAYR, Secretary. -V"EW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. NKff OFFICKS. QUEKN-STREKT (Opposite Fort-street). Tho Coromony of LAYING THE CORNER-STONE OB* THE NEW BUILDINGS, Auckland OBlc.cs. for the above J)apartment, vrill take place on the AFTERNOON OF TUESDAY, Ist MARCH, At Fouu o'clock. Tho Stone will be laid by His Worship tho Mayor (Albert E. T. d evoke, Esq.) Policyholders and the public invited to attend. HENRY G. WADE, Arcbitcot. ■vrdxiCE "to creditors. RE SUSANNAH~HARRIETT FULLER, DSCEASSD. AH persons havlncr claims ostsin«t the estate of SussDnah Harriett Fuller, late of Whangarei, widow, deceased, are required to forward par ticulars ol such claims forthwith to tho under signed. Dated 21th Fobruarv, 1587. CUAS. W. CAVE. Queen-street, Auckland. Solicitor for tho Executors. f^iOOD FRESH BUTTER, 8d; Best Ditto, lOd por lb. Each Purchaser of alb of our Zs (iJ Tea rceoivoa a Present of a Fanoy Tea Canister. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, . Kartingahapo Road.' DEVONPORT AND LAKE TAKA PUNA TRAMWAY CO. (LIMITED). ■ Creditors of Ihe above Company are requested to s?nd in their Claims on or before THURS DAY, March 3 atMnon.to the Liquidators, caro Mr Adam Porior, Elliott-street. Auckland, February 23.1887. /fVONDALE ROAD DISTRICT. Tha Road Board haß fixed the Dog Tar for the ourrent year at Five Shillings (ss). Dag Collars can bo obtained at thn residence of the Hcgletrar (Mr John S. JU Coxl. Waterview, Avondale. It has corao to tho knowledge of tho Board thnt several parties evaded paving the Tax last yar. Suoh parties aro hereby cautionert that summonana will bo issued after the 31-t March against all owners ot dogs who have not paid the Tat. , JOHN BOLLARD. February 28 1887. Chairman iPIOVEKNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging .. .. 203 por Week. Single Room .. USa per Week. WHEN DOCTORS GIVE YOU UP, MOSJS GARNISR, the Electrician, will Cure you. Consultation Free, Every kind of Complaint Tt-ca'ed at- UiAGLH/JMN'S TOILKT HALL, 220. QUKBN-S IRKJCT. Hours of Attendance: 9 to 12 and 1 to 6. Eloctrio and Galvanic FaT/wiin, and Medicinal Baths aleo Riven by Mods. Gamier. Numbers of Testimonials oaa bo seen on application. _ ASK forWoLFE's Sounaits, and take no ■**• other. THrTH^A T'S IN A NAME? Try " The Economy Boot Shoo." There you will find own-ma'lo Bcot», suitable (these tlmeß) for nil uoefcets. It's true to Us nnmo. £ p. d. Womrn's Toathor "lippors 0 2 11 Women's Kid Walking Boots .. ..• 0 6 fl Men's K.S. Bcots .. n 9 (i Hojs' Htrnn« Nailed Booto 0 6 !) Children's School Bootn to sizo IS ..040 Children's Copper Too Balmorals. sto 6 0 3 11 X^TAR IN THE TEAPOT ! Wo challenge tho Tvado of Auckland to Klve the public better value in Sugars, Teas. CofTees. Fruits, or any oilier line connected with the trade, and wo a-k the economic and far seeintc public to bo tho judges: Flour, lOOlbs, 103 6d ;50 do. 5a 6d: 251b Ondles,-9s; Oatmeal. 251b bags, 3a 3d. Fresh Butter ana Kkks at Wholesale Prioes We have, without doubt, the Largest Retail Trade In Auckland, and intend doiDg a cnttinsr trade, and for the next week will oot up best Wairoa Cheeße at 5d per lb : Best Canterbury Bacon, 7d ncr lb. We don't cut Bams, but will soil them whole at 9d per lb. ', BARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karaogahape Road. ARBOCK B~ROTHERIi, [Kstftbllnhod 18-12 ] SUA*- A^n UANDLB M«NU«-ACTURER?. COXMCKK-K AUCKLAND Jlacnf-iotU'c s of th^ Uiil- *>r K t"t hx ra"<; ( Sonp, liiatnreuiniitpuwd. r, First Prizj Yellow Blua Mottled. DoulJo Urown, Ktonorclo, an( Household. Carbolic, and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps, made from the purest of Tallows, &o. Offices—DUßHAM-STREET. Auokland. N.B.—Caeh Pnrohaaerß o£ Tallovr, |Wool." Shserakins, and Bum s,



.. . ■ ■..■■, ■"* Id fi I T V _H A L L. Lotscos-Kigh t Hours' ijemonstraticnCommitleo * BENEFIT j In Aid of tbo Funds of (i THE EIGHT HOURS" DEMONSTRATION. A GRAND Concert aw » babe. WJI be held in tho abovo HalVon FRID A y, MARCH 4, 1537, Under the following JMotinguisbod Patronage— i Jtia Worship tha Ma/mot Auckland, M«6Bru * T. Peacock, M.H.R.. '/. AI.H.R „ tho Officers and Mombeis of the vanous j 'YelHnteer Corps. Tho Ttret Part of the Kv.'nlnt:'n Antiuomenfi. '■> Will coaeijt of s Performance b/ *U& . [ EDEI* STAB MINSTRELS 3 In one of tholr ftofltied Kntertainraems. 1 Grand Minstrel Score. *— Knd Men— i. 15 irr * i.ha Chairs. Grand CJmrietto;", Negro Jokes. - iniswyismß, and Minstrel Wrcllery. Donblo and - Triple Wongs and Dances, flouble Sand Jigi>. ■ Grand BJodley Waltz. Clog Itonce. Gymnastic Finale. 17—**oarOrchcetra-IF. Thewhoieto conclude with a Comical Sketch and Plaatation tceno. introducing ttio whole ot the Xdea Stoa Minstrels. H, WILSON, Manager. QtHfa ! GIFTS f GIFTS f Daring tKfu Interval a largo numJ*cr of* Valaabl* Presents will be distributed omongßS tfeo Audience. B&.LL.—Danoing to the strains of a first-class String Bond will commence at Cho conclusion of; tho Concert, under tho snpcrTlsion of eihieent. M.C.'b. Box Plan nt Kidd and Wildnrao'a. whero Tickeiß may also be obtained. Prices of Admission :-Circle, 3s ; Stalls. 2o (Concert and Ball). Pit. Is (for Concert onlj)i pABTEES' PICNIC. Tho Prices will bo handed over on THURS DAY KVitNlNG.rrom 8 to 10, at tho Caledonia. Hotel. Bymonda-ttreet. AAKIKKS' jfIUJSJLC. All Accoujitstobo KenderedaßSinsttheabove b7 WEDNESDAY, Marcb 2. adtlrsssed to F. H. filcher. Secretary, 13. Cuatoma-street. After that uata nothing will be recognised. ErTcTTM ON J> HOUSE, j PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLANE. W. COCHKA N, Sisn, FAMtLT BUTCHgR. RIVATE BOARD and RESIDENCE^, —Wanted, 3 or i BoaJdors, 6j W^mmK Villas, Wynyard-Btreet. ■. , V MTOLFKS SCHNAPPS romoTca th^^^H '" causes which giro rise to BHgSB^H»B| urinary complaints. ' ffiost and Found. LOS 7, a Fox Terrier Puppy (Dog).— Anyone returning tlio came to J. Fisher, Cook-street, will bo rewarded. T"OST,~in Queen-street, Saturday eveaiDg, § i a silver Chain,Bracelet—Finder rewarded on returning same to Stab Office. L~OST7"Silver Medal, blno enamel cantre, baarinff Inscription Napier High School Tiffin Medal, owner's name on back.—Finder will ba rewarded on returning same to Messrs Sir«ood, Son and Ewen, Victoria-street. 23~6D REWARD-Lost, in Remuera, Two Black White-Crested Polish Fowls.— J. Koneally, Bell Road. Kemnera. t 4\B REWARD.— Lost, Fox-terrier Dop, XX* stout built, and with extra short tail. Anyone returning earns to Mr Jas. Slator. Architect, Canada Buildings, will receive above reward. Anyone detaining same aftor thio notice will bo proeecpted. _____.. OUND, on February 25, at Birkenbead, Largo Log; no brand.—Owner can have same by paying expenses and applying to John Hobbs. Birkenhsa^Store. FOUND, on the Epsom Road, a Watch. —Owner can have same by giving des cription and paying for advertisement.—Apply R. Hidwards, Saddler Newmarkot. ; Auctions TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock^ ; JH..-, 'fho underßignocl will Sell hy Auction, Totn6li^| ■ row (Tuesday), at 12 o'clook, .'M IBL4CK HORSE, i years, Doub%anii Sinßlo Hurnoßs. Lady's and Gonl'a. lfiMilcy? 1 Bay Horße. FOR PRIVATE SALE, ■ 1 Farm WnKgon. HorEes. Harness, Hay-jfromo; and Tarnaulin. comploio m 1 Two horsepower and Chaffcnttor (equal to new), capable of cuttlog two tonß of onalr per oay. 1 Large Rick-Cover (nearly new). '>>**' Apply to HKSKETH, AITKEN. & CO.. ,> Auctions • C. nESKETH.] P' TO-MORRO"V At 3 p.m. \ AT THE ANCHOR HOTEi, Under Distraint for Rent. -..,.'>; :,'■ ■ "'' - M HESKETH, AITKEN & CO. Have received instructions to sell at the abovjsSi; hotel, under distraint for rent, all the .workingigj plant, utensils, &c, of the Anchor Restaurant. |f. described as 5 DINING TABLES, 3 Doz .Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, 1 Wagifon,'s Water Bottles, 23 Tumblers, 5 Cruets, 2 Hcklo Jars. 12 Salt Cellars, B China Basins, 18 Ghina.Cups, 18 China Saucers, 2 China Toast-Stands. 5 Glass Sugar Basins, i China Bread.'Slates,, 82 Forks, 2t Spoons, 32 Dessert Spoons, 38 Tea Spoons, 12 Salt Spoons, Jl Knives, 5 Butter Dishes. G Cruet Spoons, 2 Jam Dishes, 1 Picture, 5 Wine Glasses, 1 Crnmb Tray, 1 Crumb Brush, 5 . Table Clolhs, i Vases. ; , S ■ KITCHEN.—II Knives, 7 Forks 7 Spoons, 6 Cups, 4 Saucers, 5 Plates, i China Jugs, 3 Stone Jars, 3 Large Jugs. G Tin Moulds, 1 Carving Knife, 2 Carving Forks, 1 Ullage Tin Pepper, 1 Ullage Tin Tea, I Ullage Tin Mustard, 1 ; Ullage Tin Rice, 2 Bottles Pickles, 6 Bottles Curry Powder, 1 Tin Cornflour, 2 Tins Coffee, 2 Tins Jam, 251bs Flour, 1 Coffeo Pot, 1 Tea Pot, 1 Galvanized Iron Tub, 1 Iron Bucket, 7 Iron Spoons, 2 Ladles, 1 Meat Fork, 1 Toasting Fork, 1 Potato Masher, 3 Cako This, 1 Tin Dipper, 1 Nutmeg Grater, 1 Cullender, 1 Vege table Grator, G Pots Curry Powder, 5 Tins Corn flour, 2 Tins Knifo Polish, G Dessert Plates, 22 Dinner Plates, 13 Soup Plates, 2 Trays, &c, &c.



Also, Leamington Range, if moveablc v , E. AKTHUB] U. F. BUDDLB TO-MOKROW, at 12 NOON. PIANOS, VELVET SUITE, HORSE HAIR SUITE, SIDEBOARD, CAR. PETS, MANGLE, OILCLOTH, &o. ARTHUR & BUDDLB Havo boen inetructed to sell at thoir Mart. Fur nituro Department, to-morrow, at 12 o'clock noon, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP HOUSE. JtA- HOLD FURNITURE, comprising Saites in Velvet and Horsehair, Sideboard. Carpets, Chairs, Tables, Oilcloth, and a Mangle. Also, A Siiperior Sot of Harness. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2. BANKRUPT STOCK OF DRAPERY CLOTHING, AND FANCY GOODS, consisting of— Men's Boy's, and Youth's Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Belts, Braces, Tweedn, Hosiery, Dress Material, Costumes, Curtains, Table Covers, Hearth Rugs, Sun Hats, Pelisses, Gloves, Wool Work, Haberdaishery, . Etc, Etc., Etc. Also, .",...' . . 1 CASE LADIES' AND GIRL'S HATS AND BONNETS, for coming Season, GABRIEL LEWIS Will Sell THE WHOLE OF THE ABOVE, WITHOUT ANY RKSKRVK. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2. DESIRABLE CITY LEASEHOLD, Having 47 Years to run. G. W. Binney & Son have received instructions to Sell by Auction, at their Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock sharp, THAT LARGE ALLOTMENT, near Market Houbo, having a frontage of 75 feet to Market-street, by 33 feet to Market Square, together with the two Large Now Brick Shops and concrete foundation for three more shops thereon erected. The two shops contain four rooms each, with good cellarage, and are now occupied by good tenants. Tho above will be sold separately or in one G. W. BINNEY & SON, Auctioneers. ~ MONDAY, AIAL4CH 7, 1887, \ At 11 o'clock.: : QUEENSTEEET, ONKHDJSfJA (Betweon tho Station and TVlkari). PIANO, FANCY REP SUITE, BRUSSELS CARPET, DOCHESS PAIR, FEATHER BED, IRON BEDSTEADS, HAIR MATTRESSES, FENDER AND IRONS, TWO HORSES, FLAGSTAFF, &c, &o, EDWAP.D LEYDON Has received instructions from Captain Ho- A'thur, Queen-street, Onehunga, to sell at his residence, THE WHOLE OF HIS WELL-AS •BOK.TEI) HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND KifITKCTS, conaistiDK or—Piaad. Kop i Suite, Brus»nlß Carpet. Duchess Pair (Marble Tup). B'lraihtlr Couch. Kasy Chairs. Cane nhiitE. Oval Uinittg Table with with Jjs&vei, Ha.it-'l'e»>er Wood Bedstead, Iron BeasteadE, «-ea.ih°r Bed. Hair MattrMEee, Pillows, Blan feets Fender and Irons, Hearthrug, Pictures, Malting, Kitchen Utonsilo, &c. Sec. ■ ; . ■ EDWARD LEYDON1; Auctioneer. • Coutiuuod on ronrtb race