POISONING CASE AT ONEHUNGA.

The Husband lrre.*ted on a €liarK«; o( OTuiislnimltfor.

An inquest on tho remain* of Fanny O'Noil, who died from poi-on at Onehunga on But.day la^t untier c'roumetnnces already pnrliully detailed in tho columns of the .Star, was hold at tho Hibernian Hotel on Monday mid yeM'.rdaj. Ml' r. 0 li.r ttow acti-d H8 coroner, pml Mr Moitriu was <;hosi>n foreman of tho jury. Henry O'Noil, husband of tho deceased, pave evirtonco to thu effect that his wife, who had nhvayfl been v healthy woman, was fiist taken ill on Sun.lay, V.U.h As sho ft.lt thirsty, ho gavo hor some BOdawator She vomited o good (Joa! bur, did nob Htato the cause of the siduieas. On Monday, the 14th, she teemtd worst), and took nj breakfast. Besides himself there was no ono in the house bur, v lirtlo girl 10 years old, Ho wont to his work at 9 HO, ami on returning beUoun fi and li found her much tho same. Ho then nent for Dr. Kri-oii, who ciiue i-peertily Hih wife spoke to 'hi txoa tor, but he did not know what was said.. He itent out with tho doctor and got some medicine, which was administered acooid iug to instructions. On WedmviL.y she Huemod betier, and when the doctor called lie told hiui Bho wan potting on all right. She K'lt woi'Bfl again at midnight, and continued vory ill through Thursday. She ato nothing on Friday, and on Hatur day the doctor tfavo him a pre«orSprion which was made up, also somo pUH. H"> doctor ordorod s..me thin arrowroot, but she only took n upoonlnl. The doctor also told him to gat a W man to attend on her, aa -he wan not Hi to be l»ft a|:.no. In cro=a examination wituosH deposed that hi* wife had not been a temperate woman. Ho domed having ill-treated his wife laioly. Ho did not know what ailed hie wit,., an sne re fused to toll him. fie riid not know that .-he hid taken pui«in. She fcoli nonmirlhh■ mont (.xrt.pt, HOme fowl broth. .Tns Fixpatiick, chemiot, deposed that he Imii never sold "Hough or. Hats "to the ileconsed or hor lui-bud H * poi-mm register showed that on tho lu\h inf ho had sild ono dracli.n of white projipitito Uura llrorabie, ngcil eleven years, being; sworn, deposed -ht. lived with tho deceased and bur husband, and rocilh.e.tod tho do .-eased taking ill on Sunday wock Piiur to that, about two weeks ..g.i, the 'lece^ol went to Mr Kit zp.it ickV to got tome poison to kill tho rat-. Sim uad Rot sumo from Mr Ant-ell Vlrnwa did nor apo tho de ceased bring anything home. On tho Mon day after declined tt.Oh ill she found some thing in a bacin, and deceased told hor to put it in l.hii tin-, vvhinhstio did there wan no I,rpud in the biwin, oiih a thick nub »iniiuu of a bluish colour. Mr O'Noil wan only away a Very nhort timo nn the Sun day do&iused took ill. Old not recollect, whot.h... tho dixeasod and her liuhljiiiiil had any mw un thu «onda> ni-i- m* Sl», I.iuJ -.eon tno bod broken t<. pieces, but did not know what broko it. I'ho ductasod hid told witness on tho Monday that sho had taken j.oison dho saw a black maik no;ir do (•eaßed's eyo before she died, but did not know tho cause. Dr. iirson deposed that on Monday, tho 14th, at I) p 111., hi. was summoned to »co do ceased, and was annually informed that she had taker, poi-on Ilei husband »an stand, ins on tho dooistcp when he arrived, old witness naked wliat wai iho matter Of oil replied tho missus hid taki-n hi inothillg, and wa- nearly i/imo, but it wa« n» matter. Ho lound dicoustd onilu- b. d in a -cmi oil «ith n very loabia pui*e. She was quite i on»ciou», ami ovnio'iuy miU'.-rinj,' iiriin and her clothe" w..ie covered v ith vomited mu'ier. She u>ld him *-io hud tnkon the poi-on by :i cid.:i.l On We.tiits da.y, ()•,-, il told him derca>od ■vas iretiin" h..:t:or, ..nil ilut he nei-ri not call a.2 in On -Satuid.y he ~■< amesMße t--f .loto.B d v.',.,:n h,.wey ul - O'Neil ra'li Oiuianit.u, •'■)"■): ha- hif wd. was much be't..'i '1.-niny in pa-r 'ho Inui he called, and found ilof.a-o'i iv .'" t'.uk room alonn M< i- !»'■■' Iml' ■■•(■"fbul, in i ino-t h'lthv piiniiiiiiiti H» 'iii ■oo'N Übi tho door and told i.im tv >•■ me in uml IomI" at his wife, and romirked i- »«« rii-t-iacfi.. for hor to bo in nunh it pwiUon wi'thoul any person ,o iook after her, tho rc.oiu buinjf covered with li th. he retunud to tho room uercu cd ha.i fallun on the Hour, evidently .-inUini; from i xbauation, but. was suffieientlv coiimi <ii- to answer that no p«.r. son had pivon her atiylh'iij) o.iii;;,'; ,io recommenoed that she r-hn-:iii havn biandy freely, combi/eil w^,', arrjwroor ai.d milk He culled ufiairt'Within an hour, and found hor washCu clean and in bod, but ttuidontl)

'intiDg rapidly. Ho thin left, and noxt heard of bar death at 2 o'clock on 'uniiay morning in™ her husband. Ho wa« of opinion that deceased'a life mighf, hive been saved with attention and proper medical treatment.

Dr Scott, who had scon Iho deceased on Saturday la-t, rjopoyed ihat ho ujziotd with tho conclusions arrivul nt by I'r Ei>on.

The inquiry tlion adj-jurnoci until Tnes day. On resuming yectpnlny, Rciolin Murray, the first witness cillul, uepitod tint on Friday mornintf «i!iofa-v dec-need lying in hor bedroom in a hornblo a'ate. Deeea-ed informed her that chu had tnken poUnn by mistake The boil which w:.» brnk. », was done, sho miiH, by hor hubbund the night previous (Tbur-d iy). when ho euine homo drunk, and [.idle i it. »nd hor übmit. un til she thought hu c-.' h.irl fomu at List. Sho said Dr Er>oii Ivid ben at hiding on her, but not since i he pr, viuus Tuesday, owing to h.r husbir-d preventing him, faying, "sho was ull right." VVitnoffl then loft, and met Mr O'Noil in Albert-ctreot, and apoku nhnrpl; to him about bin wife's condition, at-king if he in tended to lot her dio there Ho ►aid ho could not help it; drink was the oauue of horillnees. Witness iomarkeudccoa«cd had no drink on Iho Sunday previous, wlitfn ho gave hor a severe beating. Flo replied, "Ho knew bo?t " They then parted. Witness next saw deronned on Saturday ev.ning, and urg.d O'Xud to s'.-nd his wife to tho Hospital, but ho replied ho " wouH not." S'lu ihon loft and did nit call again until Sunday evening, when unit found Sire O'Neil was dead.

By tho Ooronnr : Deceased's right arm was bruisod, and tho tkin was broken in plflces, which she said was dono by her husband drugging hor about when ho broke the bed.

By theForoman : Uud soon O'Neil ill uso his "vvito previously, but tho had always refused to report hi*, cruelty to tho police. Hor clothing was not near enough to suroen v woman, and hor bed was in a most dis graceful state. The neigbours would not come near her on account of her husband. Witness saw no food in tho houso during hor virit, only dirt and tilth enough to creata

a fever

Miiry Ann Kofferty dopoted to deceased having informed horabout a month ago that her husband hud beaten her. Deceased t.hen t-aid tho ueutwent givon hor tor no reason by O'Neil w'ftfl enough to uiako hor bike poison WifnofS advised hpr not to do such a thing, bur r-ho e«id it was enough to make anyone d. it Witnesß bandaged hor eye, placing raw mea' on it to prevent blacking By tho Foreman : On tho Tuesday aftor she wns lakon ill, O'Neil admitted .0 her that ho ki.ow she had taken poison

Jnhn Puarco, mariuor, deposed that on Sunday, 13th inst, while near O'Neil's home, ho heard a noso, and peering through a crack in the fence, that cjinroanded a view ot on upen window in O'Neil's hoiuo faw O'r»eil punching his wife with bis clunched fist. She was standing up. Afterwards witnetg mw him knock her down. A few minuteß afterwards they went to another room, and he heard them struggling and making a noiso there Ho noxt saw her in an outhouse crying, but \vm> not clnse enough to notice any marks, or if she was Hording. A little later O'Neil camo on to the road and talked to witness.

By the Fol man : He hoard O'Noil use very bad language on the S"nday in question, and ordered deceased to leave the houßO. Was quite sure it was O'Neil. Deceased ap peared quite sober. The first quarrel lasted about eight minute?, during which time ONe il waa striking her on the faro

Charles Simmons deposed that he knew CNeil, and had known his late wife for the last 17 years, and used to viMt their honee. He recollected being there on Sunday, the J#th ipstant, at cjeven o'clock n.tn., to gota box of matches, and remained there untjl one p.m. O'Aoil came homo boforo he loft. Ho saw the deceased, she was quire sober. O'Neil also appoare I ?obor. He did not pee deceased drink anything whilo preterit. O'N'al hud told him on Monday that she waa very ill. Ho noxt saw her on Wednes day night,, when she appeared better. She wan lying on a couch. He brought her a glafs of brandy and a bottle of soda water. He gave her a little of each, but she imme diately vomited it again. He was not sent for stimulants by any person He did not recollect going to Gillman's for a bottlu cf medicine on Saturday night. Could not Bwear he did not go, but had no recollection of puoh occurring. At this Btage, one o'clock, the adjourn ment took place, the Coixner handing O'Neil over to the police. On resuming Thoß. Rice Oilman, ohemiet, depoied to supplying the lapt witnosu with medtciQo on Saturday last

Dr W. R. Erson being recalled, depoEed he recollected being at Oilman's chemist) shop on Saturday, He was writing v prescription. O'Noi! waa present. Owing to borne remark O'Neil demanded tho proscription, saying ho would not tako a drop of the medicine. Tho wit ness remonstrated with him, saying that i' anyrhing happened to his wife her death would lie at bie door. How ever, he refused to take the medicino, and left the shop without it. Witness also urged Mr Uilman to give the medicine with- I out money undor the circumstances, which he did.

Meedames Little-Jalo and Nixon, being sworn, gave corroborated evidence a 9 to the treatment aeceased recoived from her hu.-band ; also the severe beating he gave her on tho 13th inst. Sergeant Groon deposed that on Tuesday he visited O'Neil's house. Witness went into tho back room, and saw deceased Win;,' on the bed, being attended by a Mrs Shaw. There wore other women in tho front part of tho house. He inquired from dtceastd how she was getting on, and whether she had taken "rough on rats. She denied having taken such, but that on the Sunuay «ho had prepared some poison in a batr.n which she intended to pit on tho ceiling to destroy rata, and that, phe had been bad from tho time she prepared it. She did not remember having taken it. _ On inquiring ii any other person hud given it to her Bhe said "No" At that time hor husband came into the room, and witness spoke to him abont her condition, which ho attributed to tho cause of drink moro thau anything cUe, Witness noticed that deceased was very unwilling to give any information. On Saturday last ho heard that deceased was in a very bad state and collapsing, and consequently waitod on Dr. Scot!, and requested him to attend and take hir depositions. Ho accordingly ac companied witnoßß at ten o'clock but could not elicit anything from her. At that time ■ ''Neil came into tho room, appearing excited, and saying they had no right going into the home. At six o'clock on Sunday morning O'Neil reported to wit ness tbiu, hid wifo wiis dead. Ho had made numerous inquirios, but could not learn where 'he pnicha-od tho "rough on rate." A Mr Ans.ili, resident of Arthur Street, had told wit!io f rf that ho gavo her two-thirds of a box ol '■ rough on ra^ " twolvo months ago for the purpose of killing rats The jury retired, and after over two Hours' deliberation, found the following verdict : — " That the said Fanny O'Neil, not being of sound memory and understanding, but !u.-,atic and d strnctod by nieam of violent beating from hor husband ono Henry O'Ntil, on the 13th day of .he yoir aforesaid, took ft certain quantity of a deadly poison, known as ' rough nn rats,' being compounded of an-enta infused with milk and water ; did mix and mingle with such deadly poison, to wit, ' rougb on rats,' tho said Fanny O'Neil not boing of sound mind memory and understanding, but lunatic and difl t ranted aa afuri-aid did then tako (innli ai.d swallow down by moans whereof lho said Fanny OWoil b« cime sirk and distempered in the bo.ly '\n:i of tho poison aforesaid, so by her taken, drunk, and Bwallowed down as aforesaid, and of tho sickness and diatempor occasioned thereby, from the 16th day of Match in tho year aforesaid until tho 20th day of tho same month, did languish and ianghishing did live, on which oaid last-mentioned day she, the said Funny O'Neil, of the pei«on aforesaid, and theeiek ne-s oeu'i^ioned thereby, did die; and the juiois aforesaid further upon their oath do say that tho death of the said Fanny O'Ni-ll wq« accelur-fced and hasiened, nn<i hrr chaiiOP of rooovery prevented and lin irand by tho want nf proper medical treat ment, diof, and attention, and that such decoloration and hastoning wu» caused by i(i" act or act- of one Honry O'Neill "

The pain meaning ot this boine a wr ,lir: nt manslaughter ogiinst. O'Neil, tho f'orudor is-Utd a warra.it for bis arrest, ad it n'a< executed immediately Bail

*■■~» .ill.w.d, rh.i Accused in a surotv of t'2- 0 and two other sureties of £1 00 tach

DROWNING OF MR SIMPSON

Inquest on (lie ltody

(iiV TF.LEOKAI'II - OWN COHRESPOKDEST ) Hamilton, this day.

;Vr the iiiqucet on the body nf Mr Simpson yi>terd«y afternoon, before Mr Soarnncko, coronrr, nothing throwing light on trio movements of the duceased prior to dealh wiia clifittd. Oceen-ou'e partner depoptd that ho appoarod to bo voiy quiet aid •o-t.i-v. d lately, mucli inorti si than ueuul, Evid nco of the finding of the bndy wu» jiivon by Mr Luwis ;iti«-i Captain './wen, and Dr. Murch c:ortilia<i 'hat ho had oxuminod mo boiiy and found no marka of violcuco. The ji|iy, without roiiriii^i, rcturnLd a vor diot uf "Found drowned " Deotased will ii'j buried to-day, at Oambiidjie, with Maeonio honours. Ho was ouo of the doacoiiM of tho im)f!e, and is only 27 years of age. Ho »-af born at JJunedin, and was a foii of 'he Into Captain Simpson, of that place Hie lit'o wasin»uiod for €500 in the A.M.!'., anil for £HOO in tho Victorian bJutual, both in favour of hia dieter, Mrs Lewis.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Thames, this day

New Prince Impkiual. — The drive on the No. 1 reef tit No. 2 lovol is to be ox tended, and a start will be made with the work about the beginning of next week, Tht. stipes aro producing payablu quariz, hut tho reef is very small in places.

Saxon.—The contractors at No. 4 lovel aro making satisfactory headway with the drive on tho No 1 roof. The quartz has not. yet shown any gold, but a parcel is being sived for v trial crushing to a-certain its value. Tho roof in the winzo shows goud o 'l^ura of gold

■•Uckland There aro about 2«) ionda of quarts to grass from this claim, which is Htinited in the Karaka Creek, while since a-t crushing some uOlba of picked stone have accumulated

VVaihi, Monday,

Martha Extkndkd. —It ie rumoured that Hio proprietors of this mine intend improv ing their battery pant by adding Railoy pans thereto, and last week Messrs Price md Watfon (Thames Foundry) and Kailey (patentee of the pan?) visited the building for tho purpose of as certaining tho amount of spaco avail able, as well as the probable cost of carry ing out the obj ct in vi6w. During tha past 7 years, something like 15,000 tons of quartz has been treated at this mill for the Company's mine alone, an 1 but little cr none of the tailings have been paved, becauso they were not considered to bo of sufficient value to repay the outlay attendant upon grinding berdans, which is the only process avail able at present In the mine, the stopoa north and south of the winze beneath the Moor of the main level, are yielding a large quantityof avi rago crushing dirt with which all the passes, hoppers, and paddocka in and about the mine are filled to overflow ing. At the buttery 20 head of stampers uro stil! idle, there beiug only enough water in the race to drive 10 head, and these are kept running full time on the Company's quartz, which is shaping payably. Union.—There are only two men working in this mine at present, and it is stated that no increase in the staff cf hands will be made till after the whole concern will have pansfd into the hands i»f the proposed Eng lish company. Lost week Mr Bayldon completed the survey of a large aroa of ground takou up adjacent to this mine by Mr .T. W. Walkor, on behalf of tho share holders, and it is stated that the lot is to be amalgamated and formed iuto one large company, with suffi cient capital for its thorough devejopmeut. From hero a 10 ton parcel of quartz is now in course of transit to Paeroa, from whence it will be shipped to Thames for experi mental purposes. Silverton.—The drive eoing eastwards from the bottom of the winze has now been extended along the course of the reef for 25 feet, and stone showing more or less gold has been got for the whole of that distance. A commencement has al,-o been made to drive westward along the course of the lode from the same starting point, and the ston« here is also ef good quality. In these workings the lode is about 8 feet thick, but at present work is confined to tho hanging wall side,where gold is pretty evenly dif fused throughout the stone for a width of fully 2ft, and the remaindor looks aa if it would also carry a fair percentage of tha precious metal.

Rosemont.—There is no change to ncta in this miue, where thero is only one man employed in driving the main level along the couree of a reef varying from 6 inches to 2 feet 6 inches in thickness, and colours of god are seen in the stone occasionally. Tho "hatter" process of opening up a mine embracing somewhere about 60 men's ground is a very slow one, especially when it is pretty generally conceded that its prospects are good enough to warrant a more energetic system of development; but I supposn toe Company is Buffering from the general complaint, and ia waiting, Maeawber-like, for better times,

WAIUKU CAVALRY.

The Easter Encampment — Pre seutatfon to major ISamlin.

The hali-yeaily training of the Waiuku troop commenced on Monday, March 14th, on which day there was but one man absent; on the two following days every member was present. The arms, accoutrements and uni forms were found in aplendid order. On each day the troop was put through a steady but heavy course of drill, and showed considerable proficiency both in dismounted and mounted drill. On the afternoon of Wednesday Lieuffenant- Colonel Shepherd inspected the troop. After marching pset, etc., the Colonel directed the troop to be put through a number of movement?, which they executed in a highly-creditable manner.' The corps was then formed into a hollow square, and Lieutenant - Colonel Shepherd addressed thorn. He spoko highly of the way the men turned out for their drill, the steady way the movements* were executed, and particularised the gallop Pact' Al" though not a cavalry man, he possessed mfficieut knowledge to know when a move ment of the kinj was well d..ne. The march past was not so good, although nfter pn'sinc the saluting bare the line was very good indeed. Ho further expressed a hope, indeed requested th troops to turn out woll at the Eastern encamp ment. They woro the Auckland Garrison troop, and as such ho urged them to make a good turnout, ao that the people of Auck land could see what a fine troop they pos sessed. If not the best, it wa3 certainly one of the best in tho colony. He regr6tt«d to tee so few psrtoue watching their move ments. The people of Waiuku ought to tako more interest in them. The troop was then marchod back to their private parade in the town?hip, and each man was asked to cay yes or no us to whether bo would go to camp. Captain Payne, of the A Battery, who had arrivod by steamer as one of the judges for the sports, informtd the parade of the steps being takon in Auckland. Fifty men con sented to go, four could not go, aud ton would try to bo present. At the annual meeting of the troop held after parade, Acting Captain Brown inti mated that he would have to resign, as his health would not stand tho work, and hia medical adviser had told him to resign. He thanked them all for their kindness, and especially thanked Major Hatnlin for Mb assistance. On tho motion of Lieutenant Barriball seconded by Sergeant-Major Manning, a vote of thanks and re gret at the state of Captain Brown's health was carried unanimously. Major Homlin, on behalf of Mrs Brown, uskeJ the troop to express their desire as to what that 'ady should present to them. Tho goneral desire was in favour of a " colour " for thu troop. On Thursday morning, prior to tho corps being marched to the Recreation (irounii, Captain Brown, un buhali of the troup, pie Rented Major Humlin with a sword aud belt. Ho said it was expressive of the high esteom in which tha Major wua hed Tliuy all felt proud of his promotion, but regrettod ho had to sever his immediate connection with them. They hoped he would assist them as much »s he could.

Major Hamlin oxprefsed his sincere thanks to tho officers, non-commieaioned officers, nnd hjou for their u.-oful und valuablo pr^-eiit. Ho need not aseure thitn of the interest ho dad taken in tliem, »nd, although ho had to ttver tho close connection which hud :-o lung existed, ho should HI.VUV6 do ali be could to keep them in their present position, en ono of the beat corps in ihe province, if not in tho colony. He iig-tin thankud t.horn for H.eir handac.me pro-orit. Tnrue lusty and hearty chtura were «iven, and one cheer more for the little

ANNUAL SPORTS,

Tho men were thon marched |fco tjie Re croitiir. <i round und couimenceSthoir da^-Ia sports, which coi^i'-tcd of"niw'ifcjparato matches. LieutenatitColonel" Shepherd,

•nu uf the patrons was present, and the jucJt!C3 *ere OaptHin Puyne, Instructor tJiiil-.-y, and Major Hamlin, who wete ably a««itt<d by uilior gautluvaen. Ttie spoits weie very successful.

AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD.

The fullowin^ business was transacted at t!io mteticg of the Harbour Board alter we

wont to press : — b'BW Member.—An official notiflcatioo was received from the Mar no Department of the appointment of Mr C. E button to be * member of the Board, the Nortlicote anil Birkooboad r.oad Boards having failed to elect a ruumbor.

DcEj of Government Pbopertv. a circular letter was received from tn« Otano Haibour Beard unking the co-operation ot the Board to secure tho amondment of tho harbour Actso as to uiakoit clear that only gooda the absolute property of the Govern ment, wnon ehipptd, are to be exempt from dues en being lan Jed : tiefetred to Finance and Legal Committee. Totaua Piles.—G. Weeks, contractor for tuppljing tocaca piles, wrote asking for a reconsideration of the prices fixed by the board ior t itara piles, and submitting a new tchtdule of prices : Referred to Works and Tariff Committee.

Calliope Douk —Mr Erringion reported that work was proceeding satisfactorily. Shoal Bay. Tho Devonport Council wroto stating that they had under cou i-ideiution the widening of the Lake Ko id near the recently reclaimed swamp, the property of tho Board. The work would involve thu removal of 4,000 to 5,000 yards of earth, ar.d the Council was prepared to enter into an arrangement to deposit this on tho Board's property at a payment of 9d per cubic yard : Referred to Works and Tariff Committee.

Wharfage.—Mr George Tapp, whose vessel had been used for conveying stone to the Freeman'? Buy wall, wrote objectir-; to pay wharfage, as the ves.-tl had bttn uee.l lor a punt. He abso coinplaiued that the vessel htd received damage through striking some submerged bago of lime alongside Wilson's allotment, and wanted to know who was responsible : It was de cided to inform the writer that the wharfage had been properly charged. No action was taken regarding the bcow. Finance and Leual Committee.—This Committee recommended the payment of accounts as under : — General Account), £1,99953 Sd ; Loan Account (Dock), £2,311 11s 3d.

Tooli for Callioi'E Dock.—The report of the Dock Eo^iueer on the suggestions of the Fleet Engineer regarding machine tools for Calliope Dock (published yesterday) was referred to the Works and Tariff Commit tee. On this matter the Chairman remarked that the cost of tho dock, &c, was estimated at £120,000. He did not think there would be anything coming out of the loan, except that which would be ab sorbed by tho overdraft at the hank. He approved oi the suggestions, and gave due weight to them, but it was for the Board to consider the ways and moans tc pay for tbe same out of the general account. It was a work that would be of great importance to the dock and the vessels likely to use it, but it was for the Board to take into considera tion their financial position. There was a sum of £23,000 in regard to the dredger that should not be forgotten, which bad been taken on overdraft, and which would have to be adjusted out of the new loan.

Dredger ALriiA.— The Engineer reported that he had temporal iiy ropuirtd the dredger Alpha,which had had a hole knocked in her bottom at Mechanics' Bay Basin. He recommended that the dredger be taken to the Graving Dock and the machinery stored. Mr Henderson suggested that the dredger might b6 used at Onehunga. Referred to Works and Tariff Committee

Manukau Hahbour —The letter from the Marine Department re maintenance of Manukau Harbour waa referred to the Finance and Legal Committee. Tenders. - Tenders for advertising were received from the three daily papers, the price being in each case 5s per inch. It was decided to divide the advertising equally. Tenders for printing were re ceived from H. Brett, \\ ilsons & Horton, W. Wilkinson (informal), C. Gardener, and VV, McCullough & Co. The tenders were referred to the Secretary to report on, This waa all the business,

WADE LICENSING ELECTIONS.

Considerable interest was maniteetod at the Wade on Monday, 21et inst., in the elec tion of a Licensing Committee for that dis trict, when the results were aa follows : — William Elias, 4S; Thomas Lees, 47 ; John Moffat, 47 ; Timothy BVey, 45 ; John Mc- Keown, 43 ; George Arkle, 41; Andrew Jack, 41; James Lord, junr., 40; Enoch Bond, 39; John Wesley Griffin, 35. Mr Seaman, the KeturniDg Officer, declared Messrs Elias, Lees, Moffat, Foley, and McKeown to be elected, and appointed their first meeting, for the election of a chairman, to be held the came evening at S o'clock, Mr Jilias being then chosen to fill that position. The candidates had all avowed distinctive principles, the five eleotcd as moderates, and the remainder aa total abetainert,

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

The usual meeting of the above body was held at 7.30 o'clocK la<9h evoning in the Wollesloy atreot EnßtSohoolroom. Presents Messrs Gorrie, Crowthor, Ussher, Blades McMasters, and Farrell.

Correspondence.—The letters received were read and dealt with as follows : From the Secretary Board of Education, stating that Mr Parks had been instructed to attend to the planing of the desks an required. a Special Competition.—Among the correspondence was a letter from Mr C. D Whitcombe applying for permission to hold the competition for spscial prizes for pupils in Auckland district schools in the VVellesley street School at 1 p m. on Satur day, 2nd April, 1887. This application was granted. The Truant Officer.—A report was read from J. Stormont Small, truant officer stating that since his appointment he had made himself acquainted with the haunts of tho children attending no school, and also with the topographical intricacies of the district. On the Ist of March the Albert street School was openad, but no scholars were present. Beforo the day was out three scholars mustered, and tha num ber increased until Friday, March 18, when tho roll totalled 54. He had warned numbers of parents and gaar. dians to send their children to school. Ho had experienced some difficulty on ao> count of tho school being considered a truant school. Another trouble was that many children had no boots and stockings and were poorly clad, and therefore did not wish to go to school. His next step waa to serve summonses upon dilatory parents with good results, no that at present he could not recommend extra measures being takun. He had stopped and ques tioned 239 boys and girls, had visited 08 parents or guardians, and served thirty-seven summons notices. Ha also quoted figures to show how much, lite efforts had increased the attendance at other schools. The report stated that more th.-'.Ti once he had been assisted by the police, who had cauesd tho dumb to speak. Ho had also met with a propensity for lying pretty well developed, mainly i n giving wrong addresses and false names, The present attendance at the Albert-atreet School had swelled to 61.—Mr E. M. C. Harrison uiao wrote Btating that the atten dance at his school had increased by 90 einco tho appointment of the truant officer.—The report and letter were ra ctived. —A lot of routine business was also transacted.

Typhoid Fever in Wellington.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Wellington, this day.

Tub mediciil profession are at rarianoe as to the prevalence o£ typhoid fever in the city. Four express the opinion that fever is prevalent in the town, while there are eight who say it is not so prevalent as itiagenerallymadeouttobe. Sanitary arrangements are condemned by alias being as bad as they possibly could be.

The children attending the various chari table institutions of tliu city viaited Fryer's Circus, yesterday afternoon, in response to tho invitation of the manugemant.

Mr Robert Atkinson has been successful in gaining the prize for the design for a eteel die for tho Auckland Athenteum.

HIE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCv. 23, !887.

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W. 8. OOOnRANK] fJAS- "AOBS TO-MORRO W. At 11 o'Clock. AT THE Clt7 BOFFET (NEXT NEVADA HOTKL), QUEEN-STREET. AND WARE, DECANTERS, CHAMPAGNES, CLARETS, WINKS, 'ND OTHER GLASS VVARF CUTLBKY, KNIFE MACHINES, PLATES ANE DISHES, TABLK LINEN, DINNER WAGGONS, BCUEKKT, LINOLEUM, AND MATTING, VENETIAN BLINDS, G/»S FITTINGS, SAUCES AND GROCERIES IN STOCK. Tho Submribers wi.l ssll by aaoilon at II oVlock oi ihar-dny next, tho 2Hh Inst., al the City Bufl'.t. Q.wcn-Btrost. milE ABJVEMENTIONED GOODS, 1 bc| oK the Comokto Work'ns Plant of s Reataurant Keapor and Pabl.e Caterer. No lieservo. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer!) B. ARTHUR.] [■>■ "• RUD»LE, TO-MORROW, 11 a M. HAMILTON KOAD, PONSONBY. SUPERIOR HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Oil- PAINTINGS, PIC TURES, ARTICLES OF VERTU, PLA.TEDWARE, CUTLERY, GLASS, CHINA AND EARTHENWARE, MANGLE, RANGE, ROLLER, POUL TRY, PIGEONS, HOUSE DOG, PLANTS, &c. Also— THE LARGE, WELL-BUILT, BE-AUTI FULLY SITUATED FAMILY RESIDENCE. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions from M: J. F. Lees (who is icnvinß for Sydney) to rl by Public Auction, at his residence, Hnnultoi Koad. Ponsonby. on Thursday next, at 1 "CTISi LARGE, WELL - BUILI XJL BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED FAMILY RESIDEXCB. with convenient om offices. Till KTounds are well drained, tastefully laid oui and planted; commanding an extensive niu: varied view : but a short distance from tlif GLAsI; CHiXA AND EARTHEXWARK &c. DINING BOOM-VeryHandsomeOakCarvecl Sideboard, uiili Plate Uliiss Panels, Superior Oak Frame Suiie in U-allicr, tine Oak Kruiue Overmantel, O.iU WritingTabh■.a.vnor Maho gany Billiard DiniiiK Table, t im-iihc Holes- Damask and l.ace Curtains, superior Vtlvut Pile Carpel. Wool Itiu, Bra-s-lin-murd tender aildCoalaev It"1, i-'ireirona, snperiur 1/latedwure. Cruets PicKle.liuller. Bell Tea Service. Spoons, Forks/Knives .>-c. ; Oil Paintings-Landsoape, by W. Bales, Pair Ccttlc, Kiver Scenery by 1. Travor Pair Fruit by Clay, Scene on the Severn byS. Bowers. Pair, Coming Storm otf the Ork ney Isles, Freshwater Bay. by J. Mchvoi-3 Orn^nS h'Si^% l S nlcS, *$£'&$& "ffiSSSI^iSaSSr HM Stand. Chairs Oi. Cloth, Brackets, a pair pt larfte All Nations Vases, Busts, Ornaments. Plants, Carpets, Gyjsy Tables, Wool and other Mate, Oil Paintings, "Morning in Wales,' by W. Williamson, "Landscape" by \V. Bates, Engravings, etc. DRAW&Q ROOM-Walnut Suite in Fancy Cover 9 pieces tupdnor alnut Card I able, Reading Table, Massive Gilt Cornices, Superior Sla?ble Vases, fiandsome Painted and Lustre Vases Oil Paintings, Large Massive r mine. "Land Scene." by X Meyer; Very Fine Old PaintinE of -Fruit and Flowers." Photo Types, Oleographs, a Valuable Pair of Chronics " First Christmas Morn " and First Kaster Mcwn, from the original in tho Royal Academy by J. K. Thompson. Glass. China, and Earthenware. A superior Tea Service, a largo Dinner Service, &THREB BEDROOMS -Very superior Nickel Silver Iron Ueilotead euamellud. with hangings, Mattrass, Spring, Wire, and Hai- JUllr«« Pillows, Carpets. Rugs, Walnut wardrobe, Toilet Tab.c with Minor and Washstand. Cup boards Towel Horses. Cornice Poles. Curtains. Fenders, a superior Cot, nickel silver-mounted, handsome Toilet Sets. Looking blusscs, hand painted Mirrors with Oval centre, Glass shelves, and B and G frames, Persian Iron Hcil Btead. Single IrOB Bedsteads, Kimll \\ asl^'... .: and Toilet Table, MahOKany Coiiiinodu. Olde graphs,"Leo XIII," " Christ," Embossed Pictures "BREAKFIsT ROOM.-Tab. s, Chairs, large handsdmeß. & G. Framed Muror, llevcrsiblc Child's Chair, Clock. Oilcloth. Singer's Sewing Machine, Fire Guard. Couch. Cradle, Oil Paint ing by W. Lester, a set of 1 Views of Old Auck land, Oil Painting Steeplechase, Pictures Game and Horses, Glass and Karthenware, Fruu BKI'fcHEN, YARD, &a-Leamington Range (nearly now) with largo oven. Hi; iler. Plan nick. Mangle, Garden Koler Garden i;,..! ; . Carpenters' Bench a.d Tools, tauten >. ' , 60 feet LR. Hose. Kitchen Utensils. I'u.ai, biUa tnrs Dou Kennels, a good collection of Pol pSto. aBSod House Dot', handsome Parrntanc Cage, Canary and Cugo. Fowls Ducks, Pigeons tm view on Wednesday afternoon and at eizht o'clock morning of the sale. All who maj fefuirc a healthful,beautiful House «»•■ »!f, class Furniture are invited to inspect. 1 His la v rare chance for procuring both. B. 0. OAUBI [B. TONKS TO-MO RROW, At Eleven o'Clock, AT FIRTH'S BOND. RKMOVEO FOR CON VBNIKiN'CB OF SALIC. SALVAGE FROM TPR b&2-0-*%&£ AT STORES OF MR A HEATHER. TEAS, TOBACCOS, CIGARS, CANDLES, BRANDIES, ALES, DRIED FRUIT 3. B. TONKS 4 CO Huve been Instructed to sail on Thursday, th 24th Instant, at clevon o'oloclt, 1 Trti PACRA6BS SALVAGE J_ 4 XFX GOODS. All more or loaß dama^d at the lite Fire. AT FIRTH'S BOND. Catalogues ready on Tuesday. B. 0. OAER.] fS- D- TONK9 FRIDAY, MARCH ?5, At 12 o'Clock. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. To Close Partnership Accounts. - SALE OF SCTKPLUS STOCK OF CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES. B. TONKS & CO. Hare been instructed by Messrs W. andlS. Barton to sell by auction on Friday, the 25 h tast at 12 o'clook, the following firet-olass and faithfully-built Vehicles: - 1 WAGGONETTE, Ist prize at Agricul tural Show. 1 Double-seated ' Bugify. 1 Double-eeated Surrey BugKy, 1 Single Concord • B\I«ST. 1 Grantnam Pair Wheel Bog Cart, 1 Prince of Wales Dog Cart On View on Wednesday. m. D. TONKBI iR- C CARB WEDNESD4V, APRIL 6, At 12 o'Clook. ' MOUNT CA.MBEIA ! MOUNT CAMBRIA ! Overlooking Cheltenham Beach, with Magnificent Sea View. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, B. TONKS & CO. Will Bell on Wednesday, April 6. at 12 o'clocfe, THE MOUNT CAMBRIA ESTATE, Known as THK SHEKP MOUNT. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. Plans can be had at Auctioneers . O. HESKETH ] f*■ AITKEN TUESDAY, APRIL 4, at 12 o'Clock. AGRICULTURAL HALL, City MAEKCT, By Ordor of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. RAILWAY TERMINUS HOTEL, Onehunoa. The subscribers have been initruc od by tho Registrar <t tho Supremo Lkjort to sell by public auct'on at the above Hall, on Tuesday, the 4th April at 12 o'clock noon, 4 LL THAT THE LOTS 9, 10, 11 and .£\_ 12 of Subdivision of Allotment 9, Section 13, Village of Oni-.huiiKa. having frontages of 60 feet to Queen-street and SO feet to Prinoess-at., with the Railway Terrntnna Hotel anc! other Buildings thereon erected. HESKETH, AITKEN, & CO., Auctioneers, WALTER J. DOWDEN, I AUCTIONEER, QUEEN-STREET, JpRODUCB SIAtB'BVBRt FBIDAY.



c FRIDAY, MARCH 25. DURHAM YARDS. UNRKBKRVED SaLIC OF ») U'ELL BRED AND USKFI7L HOUSES. The Unde-siKiied have received Inßtruoiiin-.a to sell witanut res;-rvj, at ihu L.urt.nm \ aid,, uu Friday, March 25, at U o'clock, iQA USEFUL HORSES, ' Ol" ComprlKlng- Heavy DraUnhH Wei. [■t.cMriyiLK Hail;- »<„! rnr.ro.JKh ; b- m , R Draugh.-. Oita U aanlu\ SiJ m/.-'cart and Weight carrying " Horses i 1 Kutlroltalc, by Hoioborry 1 1 Kntlro Colt, ny Bonnie Prince ! 1 Bjj Filiy, b? Antaroa 1 Black Filly, by Hiouocampns 1 Brown Fitly, out of Telltale, by Cdp a- I'le. 4 ye>iri ulii I 1 Chestnut Kiily, by I'rehto. dun May t iimoo. 4 y>a-sold 1 Grov "Jolt b> a:iutOß, dam Pnnco'fl (Soofßia 1 HUNTFR & NOLAN, Anctioneore. SATURDAY, MiRCH 26, At 11 n'Olor-k. ' TIMBER SAI.B TIMBER -ALE AT BAIRD'S WHARF, OTAHUIiU. The undersigned have roceivol InotrnctionH to iell by auctioti oo Saturday, iUiCh 28 nt 1 Baird'a Wharf Oixhulin, • AIX f\i\i\ FttßT OF TIMBER, ' 5.000 Shlnßlea 2.OUJ Piling? 1 S 700 fior. of Drcnned Tommod and Grooved Flooring Boards. Sale fit 11 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 28. \ K. A U X A I" A X A I" A. 1 The undersign! d h v? rvcalvid instnictiona n irom .lrli=.ild-ut.i r. li ( .vi.noul. it .it. ■ ■). .: - the i..tclr 1- th" o.::-u,iH.li n i.f M- y-» I.'u■■nil I,'iinii ""'I Km:. Ki.nl: i|)->k»p '. on ' Mrn-IBV, March :-8, 1 rriHK FOLLOWINii LIVE AM) DEAD s X S roCK : - 2S "Biry Cowa 1 Hull 15 lleiferc 2 unrt S yi'nr oMa ' 12 Ht-.niK Sand 4-yivrolnu X Sup. rmr li> vy r>riiiiKl>( llt-os I . upiviur :iea\'y l)mi>eht Mum I U'L-k 8 PI«S ; l DuuMa-rnn-nw Plniißh I Bft Him ilni-r. »■» 1 't Sidklm l'loiitih i 1 M-:iritlcr 3 SbU Ilirn-si 1 lir.ij 1 Koll- r 1 aetawinislßtr-ioa 3 sola lliirriiwa ! &c. Sec., &••. i Sa'o at Eleven o'Clook. HUNTER & NOLAN, i Auctioneers. KEEP PACE WITH THE TIMES J. H. DALTON, TAILOR, Victoria Street East, Auckland, ! AND '■ Tennyson Street. N«ol«r, ' fattxxns or cloth f GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING TOM-™ fMt Fr«», with Prlo. LUti. _ £3. Sire* Suit - .. ZlO 'Fox' No. 1 SarraSuit 3 10 ~ No. > - _ Sls Fancy Serge Salt _ ♦10 Hexvy Diagonal — 4 15 Bsst.. .. - _ 5 0 Black Cloth Suit - 4 10 r-? Sack .. _ 8 0 . ■•a"v_JOE/° Froik and Drass Suit 7 6 1 Otntlemen'i CoT«rt Co»t«, PRICE LIST 'W FOR 1388-1887. {Wgpk&k LATEST FASHIONS In Gcntlaman's and Boys' y,'%i«B%J-'-* •?S Clothing, etc., and Easy Self - M«»»ur»m«nt Formi *fs3sn\V' ' GRATIS AND POST FREE, JpJ| On ApplloaUoa. ];M Cheques, Poital Ordara, eto., «fe s'l I to b* croiiat) J. H. DALTON. '•^ "Sj^ Q«ctl ft man's ICorniiic Cut and V«it. O3 EXTRA ; j|L PAIR TROUSERS t^^^S otvtax away *'J§ With Each Suit. )/iK> ;^ All Goodi are sent CAR- I^^S BIAGE PAID> and lf not approved are exehang- W(l ed, or the money return- Mp^B ed (whleherw pre- ferred). O«ntl«m-n'l Frock Out* Good Tweed Suit 210 0 Vj& 4 ° °\Bl|i 4-10 0 T^-^ra Trousert - 012 6 W^ - » °15 ° H „ „ 017 6 mm ii ii ■ v i m^ :-.sm, ,r it 15 0 W CORN BaP 0 M WORKSj ITANLBY-STXIIT >&W&4iHW 841.



E. PORTER & CO. j IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS, Wholesale and Retail Ironmongers. !^UEKN AND HIGH STREETS, CITY ' Also at Newton, Newmarket and Symonds Street. I . :|\/|"ESSRS._ 3L PORTER k CO. wish to draw attention to their large shipments now LVlHiimdingi which, added to their already extensive stock of Hardware, they are in a position jo execute any orders placed with them, and at the VERY LOWEST PRICES. THE SIM P LEX" RAN' G R, SELF SETTING RANGES. Will open or close lire. Made Bpanlally tji our order j,™o^ V° '""'""^l^ 10"11 COn ™nl> E. PORTER AND CO REGISTER GRATES. THE QUEEN. Finoeast second-flnUli, irround fronts: tile ehocksand ntokls- Tho "Queen " is well suited for tha Bedroom, (lie Nurßcry, the plated U-.uis L.irn.-variety. Library, the Ollli-e. or thu Shop. Accommodation fur two Hoil v b ing Puna or Kcttols, tho ornamental top being mgveable. VICTORE.S.S RANGE. THE ENCHANTRESS RANOE. .' ■' I p ■•• i-n .1 I. ft Una Ki.c<iiii':iiiiliitinn on top for Suitable for wood or mul. Tills "uokiiitf Slnvo iv»< iliml ml mini' i :,. ~ .'..■■;;,. , ; ... s : . ~,., ~;i, n i ,:<.':,.* nifli is always in a many years iiko. imii li;i- onjoyod a w.-11-niorneii populurliy. ...... i,,. . ..-,, :• i;. ,1.) ■!•- ,'•■. iii •;.. :n-iiii.il with tiniicil plate; Kivon goneml sutisfiiotioii. , ■■~...; ,:,■,■.■;..,. .1 :..r ,::,-. ai.on in r.>:iuiiiu with a valve for ~ ;. ii-,. ~• in ;.o h...1.1 >i ililmjwu, ami adjustublo at pleasure. "^iV"--.. ,/" "**«s» TKAK FORD RANGE. the ".Misn;r/-;s" kitchen ram.c. .',„„?.„: ,»•"',':' V ■-, p.M.or.-!.. ■iir.;aU>i..i .!iv. lO.xcdlfnt l!:u;iiip nnrl : a ng modation on tin- .top for «i v seniimt.' pots s-nv win*. . n-.: and : ,latp.; iw-i '..i-e an; vitl, rarlii 1 .-..,,. i action: roomy and .:„ c .. Nt oven, tho door ..I ".i.-li ......... o-.y,. ■ nnl, forming ,i ~,H,vt - ,.irnt Hh.-li (ml iil.itc icuoiiiiji «! i'.oa, and with utensils to fit. or plttiionu Lorwi oven p.ll uuuii, E. P ORTER AND CO. THE AIDRESS RANGE. CONGRESS RANGE. for wood or coal fuel; a nlmllnv »lovo to tho " Mistress:" with and Spooially designed, us this hnsbecn, to meet the domaii'lnf tlip prr-i;inl wlihoiil boilers, anil comnloto with cooking utenslla. time for a Halite combining efficiency, oconomy, anil ■ in.r n-ilj. ivilli moderate cost We havo every contldencc in rccmunii iirluiK <■■ NEW "FORTRESS" RANGE. || lhiß admirable now dosien has been constructed specially to suit colonial requirements. It.has ample hot plate accommodation, extra THE CRITERION RANGE large oven and front flro. ami tin- tire chamber isso planned that it can , „•• ~ ■„ ~ be decreased or enlarged in siw al pleasure by the aildilion or removal This Stove is ronst in. od lo.ctMik .■ Ih-i.-.m ly. willi v Miiall ninsiimiilimi of the back fire bri.-kJ, ik-pi-mim;-; on whether it is i:oal or wood fuel of fuel, and require* i o noltintror bin!,ln, X , "mi is a n-i-iai:; run- lor a that i.s being used. smoky dunuioy. The above are only a few illustrations of the various Cooking Ranges we have in stock. Inspection of our Show Rooms invited, or write to us for prices and particulars, which will 1 c promptly answered. E. PORTER & CO., Furnishing § General Ironmongers QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, 4&§£, AT aiWfQSJ", IJTEWMARKET, AND SYMONDS STKEET.



aOW HE FOUND OUT HIS GIRL'S AGE. She seemed to be rather aonßttiv,o on thU point, and shied badly whenever ho got near it But one evening they got to working out puasles and things, and he told her to put down the cumber of the month she was born in, multiply B it by 3. add 6 to it. multiply it by 50, add her age to it, subtract 365, add 115, and then tell him what amount she had left. She said it was 617, whereupon he told her that she waa born in the month ot June, and that sha was 17 years old. This wa3 followed by a sound as pleasant and very similar to the gurgling of Clausen's Lager Beer out of the nack of a bottle on ahotday, and the exclamation. "Oh! you clever old darling.' And he explained to her how the two figures to the right will alwaya tell the age, arid the othen Ihe mnnth of birth. But Bhe had been there before, and had to notion of letting him know that she was 22 and a trifle off. And further scientific revelations were prevented by a gtnS ' voice from the verandah, saying, "Veil, Mina. mine leedle sohveet-bards, vhen yon vhaa get droo mid dem buzzles you vedohes me dor Clausen's Latter nnd der doombler, und den <cv puts der light out. Khl vhasn'tid," Always clear, cparklinn, and bright. It haa taken the palm for taste and flavour. ,It main tains its bright colour and effervescence, and is free from sediment for an unlimited length of time. As a beverage for the convalescent, and for those whoße digestion is impaired, v has no equal. It is kept in ail the, leading hotels every wnere, and everybody whodrinkßbeernatnriliy ' asks for CLAUSEN'S LAGKK BKKR, and take no other. Wholesale Agentj, W KHRENFHIuD BROS., Auokland. .. TjINCOURAGB LOCAL INDUSTRY. AUCKLAND PERAMBULATOR FAtTTORY^ ViCTORiA-srREKT (no*r Freeman's Bay), ~; 15 o :Jf = » ■ •■! \ . .;? S" §;s:' •■■' - - yi'4 t ■'-£A*>VAVjy CHARLES SMITH, ' Mannfactnrer of Bwlnettes, Perambnlatori ' Invalids' Carriages. &c. The prices have been ■ carefully adjusted, and are as low aa possible oonsijteutly with quality and workmanship. The fact that I guarantee and keep In repair for one year is a sufficient proof of their excellence Perambulators of any make repaired or taken-ia •xohange. Price Uatposl lree. W!" . ..',., Removing to Larger and more^<, g^s*^^ Suitable Premises tn j^^^Su !? I §^*NN^l£attray'«Boiiainn, S *8 ifi|^><£i L 4 8 g 2 3 5 tit -2 _§ fL^^Robson's Dining Rooms^>J» - J V^W. H, POnER, 187QueenStreetN;, riUKS! GUNS GV N 81;1 RtFLES ! RIITiEB REVOLVERS I REVOLVERS ~."",,.] GUNPOWDER Shot Caps, Cartridges, Wadding- Wire: Cartmdoeb, Loading Apparatus ;■ i AMMUNITION Of Every Djbsoriptios, Fiehine Tackls, Cutlery, Fireworks, eta. j The best and cheapest Honse Id Auokland foe the above is at D. EVITT'S, 254, Queen-street. Repairs and every description of Gunworkdon* ..< at the lowest possible price.-), and satisfaction guaranteed, I). EVITT, GtiNMAKER, QUKEN STRR HT, AUCKLAND (Opposite rhe v¥R>-hot House). PRlOffi TjISTS SBNI T() ANY ADDRESS,.: T* B & 0 O ; 0--I»-' J c OPTICIAN. U>.THffMJITICAi. AND NADTItU* INSTRUMENT MAKBR, SKOP.TL4.MD->IT»KB?. HiWA?3 IN S'fOOH- Sjvt-:.t7,01ea and Syb-klummm at »r«rt Uatl.M-* aocurivta lit Eu&ramced .. ■;. ■ Opovo CHasw of superior quality ' .; VelKaoona, Binooulai- FV Id «!r«s«s, and VU» scoLca; powerful ana cheap . , • Thcovicliim, Mtninß Comvassert, Abneyli«T«H , DraiunKe LeveLi, Prismatic CompasMß , . Drawi-.iK Inutrntaonts, 3oaie», earallol RulM» Shivs 5,c-.«T3. Sextcnta, Compsflses, BinnaclM a-;ro.aie'.erj Tiier.iioiueiora, Uydrome»«r» ... ,'..• Sl' ctric Hells. Es.tt.erie«. »nd Fittings . ' ~;; Wu!ri<' ..■>..■-■': s :«..! .-iidc», ;ir.od MagnlS«ft : ' "■ -ii:.i<i3M..-.i>',!! 'ivi v'Hc'»B. (Jrarhoeoopt-* ...-.■:_• •;( atenas ■.Jus;** wirt Tubinij. SiilinoiasMW ,;.; ,;!; JUST RKCKIVED, Settlers' Telescopes—powerful, portable, ■»•■• 3 cheap : 11s . _ii Settlers' Aneroid Baromet«ra— strong andgooo , Settlers' Microscopes, magmWß 1.760 tlmM, Mbo, Stt-arn and Electro Motor Working Model andSteamenj, :,..' IMBTBUMKNT3 OIT BVIiKY !£IN KKPAIBBO ~-; OPPOSTTK THK PtJST OFFICK.