a Spanish mission will be established there. Hitherto tho only missionaries at tha Carolines have been American (Con gregationalists) and the advent of the Spa_ish priests is looked on with some Concern. Tho Caroline Archipelogo is a very largo one, extending over a couple of thousand miles of longitude. . Our voynge did not extend beyond Lukeno, about 1200 miles from the eastern end of tho group. Kingsmill and Ellicc Groups.

Reporter: What do you think of the pro posed annexation of Englaud ? Have you .ormed any opinion? Mr Moss; As I said before, thero is very little now , loft to annex. The Kingsmill and EPioe Archipelngoes are very extensive and produce a groat quantity of copra. _ Thero need not be a moment's hesitation about annexing them, as there is no political obstacle in tbe way. As they ore all atolles or lagoon islands, thoro are no hill tribes, and tho land in eoch is so flat the natives Would be very easily govorned. In fact, if they are annoxod there is absolutely no organised Govern ment or expense necessary at all. The natives might be left very well to manage a. they are. A visit from a man-o'-war once a year to see that things were going on properly is all that would bo necessary. As to the feeling of the native.,in*the whole of the Western Pacifio — whether German, Spanish pr under no, nationality at oil-- there is but one feeling. They are all anxious to belong to Britain or Peretane, ns they call it, or where the Ameri can Missions are at work, to bo Americun. Thero fs hardly an island on which soliio of them do.not apeak a kind of pigeon English, and on which some ol them have not either been to (tea in English or American ships or worked on colonial cotton plantations.This, added to the enormous influonce of the missionaries, accounts for tho feel ing. I do not speak of the Fren.h because our voyage did not corry us amongst any of their ielando, but I am told that tho French are liked by tho natives. Tho French, it must bo retnernbored, havo had missions for mauy yenrs in some of the islands, which neither tho Germans nor the Spanish havo had. Reporter: Are many of the islander. In tho Western Pacific still uncivilis-d.

Mr Moss: Yes. The Bismarck Archi pelago contains many natives in the large islands who are still hoathon, and the Caroline archipelago nnd many of the large islands are in tho same state. Mr Logan, an excellent American missioni.ry whom we had tho ploa*ure of meeting at Lukanor has just succeeded, for example, in estab lishing a mission on a portion of tbo great island of Ruk—hitherto notorious for the piratical and warlike oharactor of its peoplo. Thero aro two islands within the feerman line of demarcation, and there fore with which England has relin quished all right to ioterfero, but which '«_e Germane h_vo not yet annexed. One of them is Ocean Itland, where the inhabitants still dresb like Hans Sroitman's water nymph, " with nud dings on," but where they aro pease able. Tho other is Ploasant Island, a very remarkable place, about whicn, if you have ec&ce, I will tell you a HtU <_. Reporter: Yes, go on. Pleasant Islaud.

Moss ; Well, it i. a raised coral island, from 15 to 20 miles in circumference, and perhaps not over 100 feet high in the cen tre It is very productive, and yielded an onormous quantity of copra with a population of a couple of thousand. It ia now so torn by tribal foud3 that popula tion and production have both very much diminished. Every man, woman and lad -a the island has a rif_e,all repeaters— vVin chestors, and others of the boat kind. Tho few people living in the interior make con> slant attacks on tho villagers on the coanf. and having friends and relations amongst some of these coast tribes, many of these latter take up the Cause o? th. natives of the interior, And a terrible series of blood feuds have thus been en gendered. They never go unarmed, oven loading a vessel they carry their rifles with them in case of sudden attack. White men are perfectly safo; their only risk is being hit by accident, which is very effec tive in a curfew point of view in keeping tho few European troders at home at night. I spent a night ashore there, and was kindly Invited by Mr Harria, a trader, to Btay at his place, but when I found that Mr Harris's half-caste son was lying dead in a little house near the dwelling shot through tho head, and had been lying thero for the previous three weeks, I was glad that 1 had received an invitation from another trader at a dif ferent part of the island. The lad was about 16 years of age, and had gone out with a small party to revenge the death of his brother, similarly shot some time before. Tho house I slept in had five bullet holes through tho iron roof which tbe trader showed me, but told me they were all old holes, and they had had nothing of tho kind for some time. A curious thing ia this—tbo natives are a kindly, nice people, and carry it in their faces and it was this that induced Cook to call the island Pleasant Island. People get used to any thing and they have apparently settled down to this kind of existence, but _s far as I could learn they aro getting heartily tired of it. They would gladly be disarmed, but it must bo simultaoeoualy done. I should think about 30 well-drilled men with a few native guides, Could effect the whole of the disarmament in a week, and the sooner that the Gormanß take this in hand the batter, they alone having the right to interfere. What makes the trouble worse in this island is that the natives make a maddening drink which is known a. sour toddy, or takero. They get this from tbe young shoot of the fruit bearing stem of the cocoa nut. Used fresh, this drink is pleasant and perfectly harmless but allowed to ferment and get sour it is about as bad in its effect as the worst spirit of any kind could possi bly be.

The reporter thinking that ho had already trespassed on Mr Moss's time, took bis de parture.

AUCKLAND YACHT CLUB.

Aquatic Display on Saturday,

The Committee of tho Auckland Yacht Club have now completed their arrange mente for a yachting display in the harbour to morrow. Theydesire tot-quest all owners of yachts, both largo and small, whether belonging to tho Club or not, to as semblo off the end of Queen-street Wharf at 3 p.m. to join the inaugural proces sion. Copies of sailing directions and positions may bo obtained from Mr C. B. Stone, Acting Commodore for the day. The evolutions to be performed are as follows: - Ist, la line, leav ing the point of starting ; 2nd, abreast, two divisions ; 3rd, in line, four abreast; 4th, go about; sth, all abreast; 6th, dismiesaal. These orders will be given from the Matangi, which is to be flagship for the day, and after dismissal all other yachts will pass to wind ward of the Commodore, and salute Mm in passing. The order of procession so far has been fixed as follows :—l, Matangi ; 2, Wenona ;3, Maratana ;4, Muritai; s,Rita ; 6, Mareatea; 7, Tawera ; B,Merry Duchess ; 9, Spray ; 10, Malua ; 11, Jesßie Logan ; 12, Tamura ; 13, Cloud ; 14, Masher ; 15, Manola; 16, Isca; 17, Truant ; 18, Astroea; 19, Pixie ; 20, Tuna ; 21, Black Swan ; 22, Galatea; 23, Comet; 24, Wanda.

THE CHARITABLE AID SYSTEM.

(by telegraph—own corbeespo.sdent )

Ddnepin, this day. The Chairman of tho Charitable Aid Board at the annual meeting expressed an opinion that the Act under which the Board was working should not be too hastily amended, but that time should be allowed for defects todevelopthemeelves thoroughly. He would like to see the continuance of all subsidies, and tbe amount paid as such struck off tbe general taxation, each district being al lowed to tax itself according to require ments. Regulations have been passed by which the Board is allowed in future to have voice in the management of the Indus trial School.

LATE SHIPPING.

The Bw..di___ barque Nanna, from Java this mornajjj|__rlnKß a full cargo of raw sugar for the NflV-fealand Sugar Company.

The schooner Baster arrived this morning from Caroline Islands, which she left on the 19th February, experiencing light winds and calms during tbe whole ol the voyage, and made Cape Brett on Tuefeday 'ast She tran shipped her cargo of copra at Marshall Islandß to the Hansa for London. Passengers : Messrs J. J. Moss. Q. Dannpt, iunr,, J. Andrewß. Cargo: 25 tons copra, 5 c_ses pe-rl shell. CO bundles oocoanut twiue. -

WRECK OF THE SCHOONER ENERGY.

AH Hands Saved,

Messrs Stone Bros, have received a cable gram from Captain Savoy, of the Auckland schooner Energy stating that tho vessel has boon totally wrecked. Tho locality of the mishap is not etatod, but it ia no doubt in the vicinity of Zamba, on the Clarence River and ne_r Sydney. The message having been forwarded from tho first named place. No lives were lost. The Energy left Melbourne to Clarence River in ballast to load piles back to Mel bourne, but wo are not yet informed whether she was loaded or not when the mishap occurred., Tho Energy is a three-masted wooden schooner, of 185 tons register, owned by Messrs Stone Bros., Captain Savory, and Messrs Simms and Brown, who purchased her for £2,250 some years ago. Sh-is insured in the New Zealand Office for £700.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before Messrs S. S. r . Collins and F, Battley, J.P.s )

Larceny ov a Watch.—Matthow Carroll again appeared in answer to the chflrgo of the larceny p! r.rie watch, value £2, tho prepQr.y 01 William Hughes,, of Island.—Mr O'Meagher appeared on behalf of the prisonor, and asked if the Probation Officer had reportod. .—Mr Cunningham handed over tho report, when Mr Beaton objected to bis report being handed over to any solicitor, aa it was privileged.- Mr O'Meagher said ho did not wish to s.ec any Star Chamber document, and renuosted that tho justices who het-rd tho caso yesterday .might be called to ad judicate.—This was agreed to,, and l ho case was put back until 12 o'clock..— Upon Messrs It, G. Barstow and i T , Bab-r being in attendan"- at l 2 o'clock, tho report of the Probation OUicor was handed in. As

this was found to be unfavourable to the prisoner having brought under the provis ion of the First Offenders Act. The Bench sentenced Carroll to one month's imprison ment with hard labour.

Allvoed Larceny.—Cecil Goodlson ap peared on remand in answer to the charge of larceny of a gold watch value i's, the property of Alfred Minett at Auckland on the S.th September, 188G —Mr Cooper ap poarpd on belialf of tho prosocutor, and stated that he must ask to withdraw this caso, as ho had lookPd Into the evidence and

found tb(»t f.lthoVigh there was evidence that Very grosa fraud had been committed, still it did not support the charge laid again.t the prisoner.—Mr Nap'.e., who appeared for tho defence, objected to tho Withdrawal being granted. —Mr " Very well then ; you may have it dismissed."—Mr Napier said that his

friend had no authority for making the statement; that i>roas fraud bad been com mitted, i'rom documentary evidence, and also from tha statements of four witnesses, ho would prove that no fraud had been 1 committed, but Biraply that a monetary trail .action had taken place. The accused had sold a gold watch to the prose cutor, and subsequently purchased it back for £8, giving a promissory noto in payment. Unfortuuutely, that had not boen met, but tho prosecutor's remedy was

clearly a civil action. He would, thore fore, ask that tho charge should be dismissed. Ho might slato that hi* client intended to take pre ceedings against tho prosecutor for sweaiing that ho had committed gross fraud.—■ Mr Cooper said that it WoulJ afT.rd the greatest pleasure to his client if such action ftere taken, as tboy would then be able to pro,_ the fraiid.—Mr Napier : "And I will prove the perjury."—The case waß dia-

The Labour Agency Question.— Robert M. Heighton appeared on remand in answer to the charge of having committed a broach of tha Police Offences Act, ISS6, Section 24, Sub-section 4, by obtaining the sum of 15s from one Simeon Kirsch by certain false pretences.—Sergeant Pratt said ho had been asked to conduct the case, as the prosecutor was not in a position to em ploy counsel. He had only been in structed yeaterdav, and had not yet boen able to go through tho evidence. —Mr Theo Cooper, who appeared for the defendant, said that while he did not oppose the op plication for an adjournment, still he must apply for coats for tbe defendant's at tendance. He had no hosi"ation in stat ing that these proceedings wore really

instigated by a rival agent. His client courted the fullest inquiry in the matter, and therefore wished the o.so to go forward, but he thought that bo was entitled to the expenses of his attendance Tho Bench did not allow costs, but reminded the case until to morrow.

Taking Firewood.—Wrankßing, George Brown and Thomas Uowd were charged with the larceny of 19 tons of firewood from Kennedy Bay on the 28th March, valued at £8, the property of W. Herbert. Mr Mahony appealed for Messrs Dowd and Brown, and -tated that Ring had not yot been summonsed. As the prosecutor's Solicitor was not in attendance, the t?ase Was remanded until next Tuesday.

VOLUNTEER TROUBLES.

The Board ot Enquiry

The Board of Enquiry into the charges proferred- against Captain McDonald and Lieutenants Palmer and Martolli still continues its sittings. A telegram

was received yesterday afternoon from Major-General Whitmore relativo to tho technical objections raised by tho accused officers. Tbe Major-General said he had referred the points in question to the Solicitor-General who informed him that tbe objections were of tuch a serious nature that they would have to bo gone into carefully. In the meantime, he directed that the in quiry should be gone on with, and the objections and evidence forwarded to the Department when completed. The Solicitor - General would then givo his decision on tho p.ints raised, Tbe inquiry then proceeded, Lieutenant-Colonel Mahon opening his case for the prosecution. He endeavoured to put in certain reports taken from the newspapers and also letters which had accompanied the resignations, but Captain McDonald argued that these were not evidence and could not be put in. The Board upheld the objec tion, and refused to allow the documents to be put in. The inquiry continued till five o'clock, when it was adjourned till ten a.m. to-iay. During this forenoon, Major Tonks, Adjutant Houghton, Captain Robertson and Sergeant-Major Barron were examined. The three former officers gave evidence respecting tho non-appearance of tbe com pany on battalion parade, but this fact we believe, is not denied. Ser geant-Major Barron was examined re lative to the proceedings at the annual meeting of the company, when the resolu tions to which exception is taken were adopted. He was only able to speak con cerning a portion of the proceedings, not having been present at the whoio ot the meeting. His examination lasted up till 3 adjournment for lunch. Beforo the Court adjourned Lieutenant-Colonel Mabon drew the attention of the Board to the fact that the Star was publishing reports of the pro ceedings of tbe inquiry, notwithstanding the fact that according to the regulations it was being held with closed doors. He declared on his honour as a soldier and a gentlemen, that be had not supplied tbe information contained in the reports in question. It was admittod that the reports -were accurate, and surprise was expressed thattbe imformation should have leaked out, Captain McDonald, evidently assuming that Lieutenant Colonel Mahon's repudiation was a reflection on himself, also took the opportunity to deny that he had furnished any information to the newspapers, although ho said he had exercised the right which he claimed to possess of conversing with his friend's rela tive to the charges made against him, and the enquiry held into them. The Board then adjourned till 2 o'clock. There is every probability that this enquiry will be a very expensive one to the country. Three days have already been ocenpied, and little has been done. Quite a number of wit nesses are summoned to give evidence, and it is said that each will receive a guinea a day. Besides this, the member of the Board receive two guineas per sitting each, and other officers are kept employed.

BANKRUPTCY

Edgar Douglas White, miner, Coromandel, to-day filed a petition to be adjudged a bank rupt.

Frederick W. MacKunc, carpenter, was examined in bankruptcy to-day. He had lost money by carrying on a grocery business in Lincoln-street and Howe-street. Ho had been forced to Ale by pressure on the part of a credi tor. He owed „I 6 17s Sd on trade accounts, £35 for loans, and „7 for rent, total £8S 17s Od. His only assets were £10 worth of stock and £± worth of book debts. He had left the carpenter trade on account of delicate health. He married about a month ago, but still lived with his mother and had no household furniture.

SPORTING NEWS.

Auckland Racing Club Autumn Meeting.

At Ellerslle this morning all of the work was mostly done on tbo plough, Spade Guinea put in a couple of rounds, finishing heme fast, and Turquoise and Derringer (in company) did a fast gallop over the Easter Handicap distance. Friendship accomplished half-pace .work, and Cannon went twico round. Wapiti, after putting in close on acoupleof miles slow, brokeaway for a threo-quarter mile gallop at top. This horse looks well, and goes freely in his work. Libeller and Maoriland were asso ciate'd together ill a fast mile on the grass gallop, of which tho former had the best. Victoria was scratched for tho Easter Handicap to-day!

Taranaki Jockey Club Anniver sary Meeting.

(BY T-LEGRAI'II.— PRESS ASSOCIATION',)

K_Vv -r-.__-o_t._t, this day. The success of to-day's races wis much marred by wet weather) and the attend ance was not so larfto.

HAodlcal l llcliilLES — Gorvhaine, 1 • looter OBbeck, 2 ; jubiloe, 3. Uividend, t.i 10s. Time, 4tnin 9d c. Widoawako, Bluebell and Auctioneer also ran, Bluoboll ran off tho courao.

Nominations for the Helensvi lo races, which take place on tho 23rd April, close with Mr W, Robinson tonight(Friday). The programme appears on our first page.

Cinderella won tho Flying Handicap, three-quarters of a milo, tile; concluding event of yesterday's racing at Taranaki.

TELEGRAMS.

Welmnoton, this day. At the Polico Court to day, Thos. Lawson was committed for trial for larcony.

PONBDII-, till- day, At tho Police Court, Martin McDonald, a lad, was lined £2 and costs for assaulting a Chinaman. He threw astono, which struck him (John) in tho eye.

THE ALLEGED ARSON CASE

At tile i'elicc -hurt tiiis morn ing, before Mcssr S. j. Collins and F. Battley, justices, Sirs Violet McPhec appeared oii remanii lit rinSWc'r tp the. charge that oii til's oth Miit'bh, iSS7, tit VictorlA Street, Auckland, she did wilfully, un lawfully, and maliciously set fire to the house of ono John James.

Mr Brassey appeared for tho accused, and requested that she should not he necessitated to stand In tho prisoners' dock, a request which was granted by the Bench.

Mr BraSScy said that he proposed in this case to apply for a further remand. Ho stated that as solicitor for the defence ho was not yet in a position to go on, although tho caso had already been remanded for eight days. His application partly rested upon the fact that Mr Cotter had also boen engaged, but had not yet been in tho position to look into the facts of tho case. Ho therefore asked that tho case should be remanded until some (lay whoa the case might be gone right through with. He wotlld BiiKprt'st next Monday if that would suit the police. Perhaps he might also suggest Unit as the Kastcr holidays are near, the case might, in tbe eVent of the lower Court, being engaged, bo taken Upstairs In tho Magistrates roolil.

Sergeant Pratt intimated thai the police were quite prepared lo go forward with the edse at once, bilt as. the defciice wished flir the adjourn moot ho wotlld not raise any opposition. The case accordingly adjourned until Monthly on the understanding that it should bo taken in the R.M. Court room. On the application of Mr Brassey Mrs McPhee's bail was enlarged. As the accused left the court she almost fainted, but for the timely ussistanco of Superintendent Hughes would have fallen down. As she is in a delicate condition the accused was taken into Mr Cunningham's room in order to recover Iter.' self.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT-THIS DAY.

(Beforo Mr H. G. Soth Smith, R.M.)

Judgment por Plaintiff.—Nicholson v. Plowman, claim £2 lSs. A largo number of judgment summons wero either adjourned or dismissed. Mr. Campbell finally applied for v three weeks' adjournment which was granted on condition that all the money be paid at the Court, also cost of adjournment, £2 2a. It. Brothers v. North Shore Steam Ferry Co.: claim S 00.—Mr Cooper appeared for plaintiff and Mr Cotter, instructed by Mr Unfair, ap peared for the defendant company. This was a claim arising out ot tho fact of the plaintiff having tuken certain ahurcs for which lie paid £300 for 400 shares, 15s paid up, in the defendant company, under the promise that ho would he appointed as master In tho first boat of the company that Would be ready.—Mr Theo. Too per for the plaintiff case, stated that a Captain A. Crawford was i- a similar position, he took 100 £1 shares in consideration of being made cap tain of the second boat. AMr Mornot ulso took Glares in consideration of betn_r tnudo fireman and a Mr Fare ,the same day wa, promised the post of engineer, None of these men had re ceived any employment, and their shares were worth next to nothing.— Captain Kiohurd Brothers sold he was lately from Victoria, he took 100 £1 shares in tho company, having been promised by Mr Quick the managing, director Of the defendant company, that lie Would ho Made captain of the first boat. —An argument herb arose as to whether the article of agreement appointing Captain Brothers, captain of the llrst boat, could bo received as evidenco, it not hav ing been stamped.—After some argument His Honor overruled the objection of the defendant's solicitor.

In Chamber- this morning (Mr Justice Ward) probate was granted in re Caroline Hesketb, William Speakman, Katherine Kennedy, and Samuel Stuart (deceased), and letters of administration ordered to be issued in re Adolph Lourie, William Ross, junior, Henry Dieterlew, and James Simpson (deceased). A call of ~3 per share upon the contributor.es of the Mount Eden Sawmill Company was ordered, and tho Official Aesignee was authorised to pay an intorim dividend of 5s in the _.. Leave was given to entor the cases of W. J. Courtney v. Robert Jenkinson and Burke and Ross v. Bartley, for trial at the Civil sittings commencing on Monday next. In re R. Laishley v. C. W. Cave and John LundoD, the charging order was made ab solute, with f 1 Is costs to plaintiff, and fees out of pocket. In re Kelly v. Kelly (an action for judicial separation, of which wo gave the brief particulars some months ago) an order was. made for commission to take petitioner's evi dence in Scotland : costs to be costs in the cause. Leave was given to issue write of summons in re Veale v. Jones and Kelly v. Bennett. Tho 15th of April was fixed as tho day for settling list of con tributories in the Devonport and Lake Taka puna Tramway Company, creditors to send in their claims by that date. A summons to review taxation of costs in it Official Assignee v. Holman was ad journed, while in re Lucas v, Mackay, the charging order was extended by consent with £1 Is costs and costs out of pocket. The trial of Herbert v. Waller was post poned by consent with 31s 6d costs.

We beg to refer our readers to the adver tisement in another column of the Auckland Atbenamm with reference to tho excursion to-morrow (Saturday) to Motutapu. The Britannia has been specially engaged for tho occasion, and Mr Canning will supply light refreshments. A musical programme will be arranged for the return trip, and as the excursion will be postponed if the weather proves wet or stormy, members should have no hesitation in taking tickets at once. To-morrow at 11 is tho latest time for securing tickets in order to ensure comfort to all.

A varied and interesting entertainment was given In the Devonport Hall last even ing to a large and appreciative audience. The building was crowded to excess, many being unable to obtain a seat. The following ladies and gentlemen took part: Messrs Bartley, Edwards, Boak, Burnhamand Whittaker, Mesdames Taylor and Shornoy Misses Bartley and Gribble. His Worship the Mayor, who occupied the chair, in proposing a vote of thanks to performers, expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large and respectable audi ence, and said that the Presbyterians of Devonport felt themselves highly honoured by the presenbe of so many, and in aid of such a laudable object as the Presbyterian Church choir.

A meeting of Justices of the Peace took place to-day, at 12 o'clook, for the purpose of hearing objections to the new jury list, when the following gentlemen were present on the Bench : — Messrs Barstow, McDonnell, Baber, and Collins, J.P.'s. Mr Campbell applied, on behalf of Mr James Brigham, that his name be removed from the list, according to Section 6 of the Jury Act, in which all persons holding appointments under Go vernment are exempted. The petitioner was Secretary to the Harbour Board, and also controller to the Railway Wharf. Ex cuse allowed. C. H. Stuart objected on the ground of bis being a teacher of music Tho objection was not allowed on that e:round, but was allowed on the ground of being over 60 years of age. Henry Beau monte Seeley was exempted through being over 60 years of age. • E. J. Reeves objected on the ground of being a grave-digger. Edward Flour objected on the ground of physical infirmity—Granted.

Second Edition.

LATE CABLES.

QUEEN VICTORIA IN A BURNING TRAIN.

Extraordinary Accident

[reuter's telegram ]

Paris, March 31. TliE Queen's joutney to Cannes has been delated at Laßoche, owing to tho train batching firtj. Her Majesty tvaß in Ho danger. Srie has how resumed her journey and will reach Cannes to morrow.

Auckland Harbour Hoard Loan Floated

(RKDTER's TELEGRAM.)

LofiDDS, March 31. Tenders for the Auckland Harbour Loan of £100,000 at 0 por debt, wore opened to day. The whole amotint ie cjuired will bo -.Hotted in full at the fniiiimttui;

THE KAPUNDA COLLISION

The Roar dins Decision Con dcuuicd.

(SI'KCIAL MESSAGE.)

, Lof-uori, March 31. Tils Boatd of Inrjuiry strongly eOnd.thiied tHo lulling of the Ada Molmore's helm, and declared that tho mato* was guilty ti_ a grave error. From the ovidonco of thofe on board the Ada Molmoro, it sooms, was doubtful whether Bho roally carried light or not at the time of tho collision.

Tho "Times" and "Daily Nowa" ox press surprise at the extraordinary leniency t)f the Court, particularly in passing Over the mate's conduct without punishment.

MR GLADSTONE ON IRELAND.

ftis -iiH'ech Criticised.

Lord Ilartiiistoii and lloiu. RUI«.

(sI'ECIAL MESSAOK)

London, 30th March. Commenting on the important speech delivered by Mr Gladstone in the House of Commons on the Crimea Bill, tbo "Times " declares strongly against tho speech, and avers that it was unreasonable and guilty of determined blindness to tho beat interests of the nation.

Tho " Morning Post " rofors to the views previously ontinciatod by Mr Gladstone on Irish alfairs, and rom.l'ks that bo must bo curiously oblivious to tbo pact,

The " Taily Nowa" warmly eulogicos the epeoch, and congratulates him Upon his

fidelity to the principles promulgated last year, which nronccoesaryfbrdealing with Ire land, adding that Gladstono is a true Liboral.

The " Daily Tolograph," in an incisivo criticism, assorts that the speech was utterly faultless.

Tho "Standard" cotisidors that tho spoech (owing principally to tho absence o f all indication on tho part of Mr Gladstone of any modification of extreme views) will havo tho olTe-t of strengthening tho hando of the Government.

The Liboral Unionists will givo a banquet to Lord Hnrtington The members of bis paity are prepared to extend local Govornmont to Iroland but

not to band to the local legistaturo tho conlrol of tho criminal law. Thoy contend that tho persistent statements that oxco-sivo ronts aro being imposed aro rncio assertions, and aro not proved.

SHIPPING NEWS.

Sydney, this day. Sailed, yosteniay : Waihora, for Auck land. Accident to (lie Linda Webber. News has boen recoived from Noumea that tho biig Linda Webber put In thore on theOlh March, dismasted In a hurricane. fREUTEH'S Tixki.'RAM.]

Australian Revenue Returns.

Melhourne, this day. —It is now certain there will be a largo surplus at tho clo-:o of tho financial year.

Victorian Revenue. Melbourne, Friday.—Tho Treasury re turns of the revonuo of the Colony for tho past quarter amounted to £1,805,800, an in crease of £2,75S compared with tho corres ponding quarter of last yoar, Tho Customs during the quarter increased £20,G2S ; rail ways increased £44,867. The revenue for the year onded yesterday amounted to £6,052,324, an increase of £332,675, com pared with the year ending March, ISSG.

TARANAKI ANNIVERSARY RACES.

Autojin Handicap, of 150sova.—The second horse to receive 15sovs from the stakes. Distance, li miles. Teddy Vuille 1 Cindorelt- 2 Rivulet 3

A SHIPWRECKED CREW.

Tub schooner Buster, which arrived from the Islands to-day, has on board two shipwrecked sailors belonging to the Sweedish brigantine Danse, whecked on Starbuck Island. Pa ticulars of this casualty in which no lives were lost, have boen published in a previous issue of the Star.

The ordinary weekly meeting of tho Board of Education was not held to-day, but will take place on Tuesday next, which is the status date for the annual elec tion of Chairman and of representatives to the Grammar School Board of Governors. After this day thore will be no meeting of tho Education Board till tho 15th inst. At the Supreme Court this morning directions were requested from tho Judge as to service of a petition from John Somer vell, James Brown nnd \V. Sharatt (direc tors of the New Zealand Co-operative Land and Labour Company) established by W. L. Rees in 1885. The object of the petitioners is to obtain an order directing the payment to them of £1-7 3s 2d, which, except ing £i interest, has been deposited in the Auckland Savings Bank to the credit of W. R. Waddel, Theo. Cooper, and C. S. Wright. Theso gentlemen by affidavit declare that tho abovo moneys were deposited in tho bank by persons applying for shares in the Company, on the assurance that they should remain there until the Company was properly established in Auckland ; that they consented to tbe moneys being placed on trust to their credit, provided such trusts were defined ; that Mr Rees had neglected to define the trust; that the Auokland trustees of the Company had demanded payment of those moneys, and that certain of its creditors had warned them not to pay. They were therefore desirous of being relieved of all responsibility in the matter, by poying their interest into the Colonial Treasury to the credit of the Registrar of the Supreme Court at Auckland. His Honor fixed the 20th of April for the hearing of the petition, which is to be duly advertised and a notice served on the trustees.

The French Republic's Duquesne leaves on Monday next for Tahiti. An "At Home will be held to-morrow, so that tho ship will not be open to the public, but will be open for tho Inst tims on Sunday, from one to five during the afternoon. This warship is the finest specimen of the French fleet in the Pacific, and is well worth a visit. Steamers will run at short intervals from the ferry tee.

#*___; AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1887.



Thames, this day. Saxon.—2olbs of picked stone come to hand to-day from the Hillward Drive on Connon's reef.



ff anted. WANTED, at mice, a General Servant. Muet bo Rood cook. No washing. Rcfercnoeo reijuhvfl. - Apply to Mra Butt, Waterloo Quadrant, befortl 10a,m, or after C p in ANTED! by a lirat-class dre.srhahor, Work, by day or week.—Apply Star Ofllce; WANTED, Apprentices for the dross making, tho mantleniaklflg, and tho children'sou'fltti.K— Apply, Milne and Choyee; Queen-atreet. . WANTED, by a good hard-working B.rrant fjlrl, a Situation ; twelvemonths in last place —Hannafotd a Au?_lar>d Registry, WANTED, by a respectable w_ma,l, Washing by the day ;3a per day: f pleu dtd washer and ironer.—Hannaford's Auckland R.eialry. "VVT ANTED, aßaNr.-AnpIySTAR Office. ANTED; hot'3l -ipply S'f'Aß Office. WANTED, Man rind his Wife to take charge cf d Country Hotel; references required.-Apply X Y_.. Sta?_ OlHce.



WAM'ED, a steady man to join another with from £70 to ..ICO ; really good pay ing concern ;no risk; ... each can be made weekly.- Ad dre -s, Kauri, Post Ofllce, Mongonul. ANTED, immediately, ~~an Ex" porienco. Groom ; must bo single and Havo efltlofastory references.— Apply by letter only, to Mr L, Bright, _.._» Loan and Mercantile Agency Co, (Limited). Auckland. WANTED, a smart Boy to run errands, —F. Stephens, liootmaker, 136, Qneen-st. WTANTEDT-'oun-rr Man for light work in tiwfi; comfortable hpttio offereq In fotiirh for flrßt 6 months.—Address td Jaoci. WANTED, a Btitchor for, slaughtering. —Apply .V. Avoncll, Butcher, JD.?en port, WANTED," Situation "as GardeneiV G room, aDd General Handy Man.—Apply J mos Ah Kew, Queen-street. WANTED to Let, 2 Cottages, (is and 7a; 3 Stores o Shops and o_e 7-roomid House.—Hannafora'd Agency. W' "ANTED "to Let, a 4 roomed Houlo, well fn.nu-liod, in Surrey Hllla. hoa'thy situation. With good pard-.n; Three minutes' W.lk from tram Or 'bus; Bent low to a suitable t_nant,'-B_r oddrcßS, apply HI Porter, Karanga hap. Koad. WAN TE L), healthy, f urnishedUodroom, wlih ueo ot kitchen and sitting-room, for man and wifo, near Grafton Koad.—Address, H. M.J , Star Offlco. WANTED, Two Furnished Rooms (bed and sitting room) in a private house, with uso cf kitchen j n<ur Bere.foid-st. —Stato full particulars to X.Y./.., Star Otlloe. WANTED to Sell, nn Established Fancy Goods Bttslno.a in Quoon-atrcot, owner leaving Auckland.—Apply Star Oillco, WANTED to Purchase, a now or good second-hand Plavtlc Brick Macbioe. Stat! capacity and maker's name.—Addreaa "Bricks.'-tar Oillc» I__1__ V\r ANTED, a Dairy's Milk, state quail- IT llty can deliver ut Station, or in Auck land, daily.-Address Dairy, ST\n Cfflce, WAITED, light Spring Cart, good of .He*-8. Till. FarnihouSo Milk Broad Biker, Udj's Forth, Mount Kden. WANTED, 30,000 people to read the Stories In " N.Z. Illustrated Tit bits. 11 WANTED, £200 on" .Mortgage for two years, at 7 percent.: 11 rat class security (£OOO freehold) given.—Apply,S„ Puat otlloe. WANTED, Tenders for plumber's work to houao: specitieat'eus on tbo job, Hurlelßli-strcet. Tondera close to morrow (_at urday), at I p.m. WANTED, Tenders for 3roomed Cot tage. Plan, und specifications can bo s.en at tho oillco of D. Qoldle, Alber:-3troet, Auokland, up till Saturday Next, at uoon, when tenders will be received. The lowest or any tender m t necessarily ncccpted. WANTi; L> Knu~wn,Thb — Highest Prices Lent on Woteliea, ClothiDg. Jewellery. pic, at City 1 _wu 011 l )0, Uroy-B.roet. 3 doora from Cook stroot. —J. Boom. ANTED Known, that .Mr T. Harlo Olios has a Few Vacancies for pupil. In .VrltlrU. privat ly or in -lass.—Shortl-nd- Strcvl, oppoilto Star Oillco. Y^ANtED~KNO.VN—tea and CofTeo. TV id per Ctip.at tho t'ioncor Co ll'ee Tavern; two doors abovo the ltlso Strlpo House; Queen- Stre.t.



TITANTED KNO.VN.-Having bought TT largoly at Mips ToatonborK'd Auction Sale, I can cell at tho following prices i—Berlin Wool, 3a lid Ihe lb (good col urs) ; Crewel Silk, 6d per doz ; Decca SI k. is Od per doz ; Crochot Cotton (Assorted numbers), la Od per doz; Crewel Wool, lOd par doz.—At Dampier's Only Shop, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN—Gents' B. Sides, Pollock's Celebrated Mako, 0, 6, and 7, at . a Od ; Auckland-made Derby Shocn, 7s lid ; do dj Balmorals. 9s (Id ! do do K. Sides, with nails, .sGd; guaranteed to Kiva every satlatao tlon. Splondld variety of New Goods at Budge's Boot Shop. 103, Victorla-otroet, next Aylett &Lotham'_. WANTED KNOWN.-Bought, a bar gain, over 100 Pahs of Travellers' Samples. They will not fit everybody, but tho.o who aro fortunate enough to have a medium slz-.'d foot will bs ablo to buy a first class Boot or Mioo for half the usual prico Sec thorn marked out.-id.i tho door ol Budnc's Boot Shop. IC3, Victirin-street. \VT ANTED KNOWN—Cheap Boots.— V? Infants-trim Shoes wjth Bowb, is per pair; Childron'B Sand Shoos, 1 to 6, acknow ledged to bo tbo proi littlo shoe in Auck land, prico, 2s lid ; Children's Itutton H00t... 1 to 6, good wear, la Ud; Children's Kid Button Hoots, 10 to 13. extra value, is 9d ; Maids' do., 1 to 2. C'B Od.-At Budge's Boot Shop, 108, Victoria street, next Aylett & Lethum's. WANTED Known-Goodson's London Arcade Is the recognised place to obtain sterling Gold and Silver Jewellery at the lowest price; nine. Stationery, Cutlery. Klcctro Plato, China and Olaeswaro, Kanoy and useful Goods ot all kinds. Toys ail. lib.. Perfumery, Brushes, Spong s, &c , Dinner Sets (from 20s), Breakfast Sets (from lo), China Tea Sets (from 12s Gd), and An endless Varloty of Goods 100 numerous to iilention;at prices that astonish tho.a who sec tb.m. Inspection Invited. Price list frcoon appli cation. Open daily from Bto (i. Saturdays, close at 10 p m —Notethe address : GOODSON'S LONDON ARCAUK, 210, Queen-mrce., opposite Mo Arthur's Warehouse. <P7 ANTED KNO WK. G£ORGr_~GREGORY I PH'iTOGKAJPIIBR, JIVICX. nun.oisos (Near Thru L_r..p_. FONsJOIvBY ROAD, I. a_w prodnoina _.nt-ol_» Photographs st:__ following r.sson-.bl. it-fcs:—Cine do VlSlta. 1«_ tie per do».; _U I. per do- Cr.ti _ron- »t eoruo prlr«. High cl-sa Hr;s.m.llir.? al _ mod.rato _<ivano_ on abova yr!o._ Tram «___ pats __* door regularly.



\VT ANTE D KNO WN. JUST OPENED _X DIRECT STEAMER KAIKOURA, 10 CASES AND 3 HALES OK SEASONABLE AND USEFUL DRAPERY AND MILLINERY, FOX AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR. A. L 0 V E T T, WKLLKSLEY-STRKKT. YVT ANTED KNOWN, REVOLUTION IN THE TAU/ORING TRADE. SUITS TO MEASURE AT WHOLE SALE PRICE. We have tho Largest and Rest Stock In tho Colony to Stilt ot front. Critlolsm of aimc Freely Invited. NO ADVANCE IN PRICE. HIOSfIIKL OAC OUIT A J_ c ItIOSGIEL OAC OUIT. _tO b TggulSgf, 10s 6d FOXES No. 1 SERGE SOIT, 55s BLUE OR BLACK SUPERFINE CLOTH SUIT, 70s. OUR BEST TWEED SAC SUIT. £3 17s Od BEST TWEED RIDING OR WALKING TROUSERS, 20s Gtf LADIES' RIDING HABITS (perfection) PROM 50a t -'IT, STYLE. AND WORKMANSHIP " GUARANTEED. "Veni, Vidi, Vici." The Largest Tailoring Concern in New Zealand. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY (G. McBKIDE). MERCHANT TAILOFS IMPORTERS. MANUFACTURERS. MILITARY AND NAVAL CONTRACTORS, Commerce-street, Aucbund. Ty ANTED NSPECTION OF MUNRO AND MILLIGAN'S TWEEDS. WANTED INSPECTED |_ CASE A>m\ FOULE / p. \ \T/ CLOTH, IN ALL NEW COLOUR., for AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS. SPLENDID VALUE, 7i_d. Yard. D. McP H E RSON, KARANGAHAPE ROAD.



I OtfANTED, 6 First class Barmaid., TT Waitrea3, Goncrnl Servants (1?b), Youth that oan milk, Blacksmith, Second 6oo».-A. McLecd Sc Co., 25, Queen-street.__ I 'ATrANTED to Let, "Rooms .or Vor B I V V srontlemen, 3 minutes from wharf, North- I' "ote.—Mrs D. Haynos. _____ Butler (gentleman's family), T V severalQtineral.iNursegirl, Mousemaid; s.veral want Situations, me- an<t w«"i_en, Rood i 8 3rvants.—Mrs Klsemore's. __ | r to Let, near Choral Hall, VV two front Rooms (bedroom and sltting- I room), with ueo cr plane ; yrlth or without j B .ard. Terma moderate.—Address bTA» Ofllce. I \XrANTED, Everyone to know that a I 7 7 Pair of prize Brabmas will be glvan away L'n Saturday night for tin best scoring, eaoh person hi v lcg .aij. Ehots. Points will be taken from to nijjht ai All _.asio>".' Shojting Gallery, next AnchorJlotcl A CLERK with eight years' Auckland . experience, seeks Engagement. — Good ritforentjefl from employers. — Addrc-S3 H.T., Star Office. AP'HACTlCALMlLLlNM"wafit_"»ltu<* tioh. Three yerirs' experience ; ROod r'S fnreiiceS. Wotilii liot etbj.ct to assist in the sales.—Apply, " ficx," Post Offlc;, XJewtcfH. DVEP.TISERTfIS) is desirouiS of ffJe.t iog with one or t.wb Pho.aographerS for mutual Improvement if! fpeed." — Adrfrees Phono, caro of Star STRONGM-ad wanted. One used to a bricuyard preferred —Apply R. O. Clark, 4un., Cußtouiß-street. i^OAA<_' _ffanlol) ' a Partner with cJ&rml"\7\7 £~100, sleeping preferred, to invest In a Sound. Profitable, nnd Well estab lished Concrn Interest at 10 per cent per annum (pas able monthl.), with additional I2J to 20 h.r cent, after Annual Stocktaking. This is a Safe, Ooo'l paying Investment to a Capi talist. Kcft'rence'i to six leading Auckland mer cli!in!B.—Applt, J'rinc.'peL *>nly, te D.yore aid Cotfp-r. Sollcicoi^.



Wor Sale. i?IOR SALE, cheap, Water Tflni.-i/. ■ Fielder, Burleigh-street, ouTKyber Pass, s F"!OR SALF, Yacht, about 5 tons ; well found.—Anplv. R. E. Isaac, Qneen-st. gj'Oß SALE, a nice 11-Roomed Cottage, ST .0 mi_ut ;_' from Queen-et-re .t. Price, £260 —Apply Star Oillco. Terms. FOB SALE, a 2J ton Yacht, in good , Order aild wall found ; cheap. — Apply Star Ofilco. jfJIOR SALE, Tobacconist BnsinosS j ono flj of the best positions in Auckland, and doing a proud ready-money trade.—Fof particu lars address H.x II Post office. SALE, Hardware and Earthenware JD Business ; lending thoroughfare ; eatlE faotory reatons for giving up; nono but cash purchaser.— App'y Star UUlce. JTiOR SALE.-A Bargain—Price £30.— _ Iron Jratuo .overatrung Piano; walnut caso ; ccst &15 twelve months ago; owner leav ing colony.—Apply, Piano. S.Ait Office, FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, and terms very easy. 6-0 acres good Land, with doeo-water frontage Only eight miles from tho Quoon-atreet Wharf. — Apply to John Soppct, House and Land Agent, 65, Queen-st. "fTIOR SALE, .roomed House, Beach JO Road, -.orthcoto, with about a hal-aero of ground ur.det Birawt-crries, and fruit trees in full bc..rlng..ouiJi-üßea, &c,—Apply Mrs Chitty, on the premise's. 17.QR SALE, remarkably cheap, and ■ terms easy, a compact little Farm of 100 acres good lano, all in grass oxoe_t a small piece of pretty buab ; all well fonced and subdivided Into paddocks, with frontage io a beautiful bay. A now 7-ro"iued House ana Buildings complete. —Anply to John Soppct, Houso and Land Agent, 65 Quoen-street. TTIOII LEASE, ontry on first of June m xt, or for Sule. tho FARM a. TAMAUERE now in Hie occupation of Mr John Hill, o about 270 Acres. It is within half a mile o( the Cam bridge Choose Fncxry, and tho Fen Court Bttttl.l! of tho Hamilton Cambridge Railway is on the Farm. Specially ciiitcd fof a Dairy Farm. Apply lo JAMES HALLY, Camhridoe.



1 RUSSIAN SEAL JACKET, cost £45 in At L.ndon. offered for £30 Cash.—J. M. .Vcl.iichlnn. 222 Qui-on-ftrect. ___»•> > . '& _• —FOII SALE a HE'SIR AB LE 3wyrW . "P FIIF.EHOLD, 10 X 120, rMi loam soil. CONTAINING a DOUBLE IlOt_.SE of 1-i'ooiiH each : joins .Mr Atkins property. New Xorth Itoad und Yiotoriu Avenue. As a liomc or nn Investment this is worthy an inspection, there not being a more thorough or genuine bargain in the market. —Apply at Walkers, Russell street, Groat North ltoad. or on pre mises. To Let. rriO LET, Brick Shop and Dwelling, ___ Ho-son stroet. next Berlin Piano Co. ; reat low. -Apply next door. fr.o LET, furnished, at To Aroha, three- J_ roomed Cottage, within 4 chalLs of Domain. -Apply to V. K. Claude. Shortland-street. TO LET, a comfortable 8-roomed House, Hobson street.—Af ply Munro amd Milll gan, next door. rr.o LET, by a widow lady, Apartments - to a rcipC;table Apply Mrs Edwards, Belmont Terrace. Romnera Koad. TO LET, Corner Shop, 5 rooms, rent 15s ; 5-roomed House, ront S...—Apply T. Harper, Canada-street, close to Baths, Pitt-st. rT.6 LET, a Cottage of 3 rooms, in Brown- JL stn et; fourth door from Ponßonby Koad; oven, water washhouse. TflO LET, a 5-roomed House, I'ortland- JL street, Parnoil Rise. Bent reasonable.— Ai ply to H. Civil, Portland street, Parnell,



TjlTO LET, Shop at Birkenhead, su table JL for grcccry, drapery, or general store; nr.-t-iato cp-.ning.—Apply to A. F. Porter, Go, Q'u-on stroet. or on iho premises. r\\Q~ LET, 2 Houses, 5 and 6 rooms, _ Codrington and Stanley streets, Qreat North Road; hi althy position; city water.— Apply first house, Codrington street r~B".0 LET, in Poneonby, near Three Lamps, I a Rood 5-roomed House; also .-roomed Home.-App!y Mrs Cargo. Jeivois Read, near Th reo La to ps. rrfo LET, Epsom, new 6-roemed House JL with na ton and _v,.ry convenience: 'hiisya mB tverv } hour.—Apply Mr Pennall's Store, Maytown, Epsom. rTIO LET, o Splendid Shops, Jorvois .1 Koad, Ponsonby. Very low rente. Gas and water.-Apply W. G. Allen, Outfitter, Arcade. rjpo LET, 7 roomed House, Heme Bay JL Road, oVery convenient;., lis; i-roomed Cottoges, Jirvois Road, water laid on. 7e.— W. G. Allen, Outflitei, Arcade. rpiO LET, a House of six rooms, off Pon -1 s- nby Roud ; large allotment. Also, a Houso cf six rooms, Furr.ishcd.—Apply to Thos. Rogers. Franklin Itond, near Wood-Btreet. fT.O LET, a Comfortable 0 roomed Cot- JL togo. pleasant view ; aUo, a 2 roomed Cottage.-11, J. Riordan, i obson-street, near CooJc-street. flno Xjl-T, a Compact Shop, corner of JL Victoria street, tuitablc for a grooer, drarcr, or Ironmonger; rent row.—Apply A. B. Morrison. Direct Importing Co., Queen ftreet. Lr-T, two 4-roomed Houses with JL Eculleiy; also, a 3 roomed.—Apply E. W. Morrison, behind Bank Now Zealand, Karan gahape Koad. TE LET, Grafton Road, nice 5 roomed Houfc, Ilia; Parnell, 3 and 1-roomeji Houses, 7s and t)..—T. Hill, Grafton Read, Donialn-s'reet. TO LET, House in Upper Queen-street, near district school j pas, water, and every convenience; rent Us per week.—Apply W. Jamieeon, Undertskor, Wollesley-Btreet Fast. TO LET, 7-ioomed House, city water inside and out, dresser, cupboards, and every convenience; rent, 10s 6d; _ummtr street, Porsonby Read.—Apply F. G. Ewlngton, Cooinrjcs's ArcaCe, Quecn-Btreet. A SHOP to Let in Newmarket.—Apply to G. Kent, Baker. HOTEL to Let at New Plymouth.— Apply Hancock fc Co.. Brewers SHARE of Largo Airy Bedroom; splendid view ; also, Slnglo Room ; Are. cooking, washing, and attendance, Bs. —Mrs Guildford, Ist houso Lower Ilnion-stroet. STORE to Let, Fort-street, close to Quton-atrect Apply to Alex. Saunders, 2, Insurance Butldlpgs. T" 0 WORKING MEN.—To Let, com ' fortablo 4-Roonied Cottages ; rent, from 5s per week.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. Gazette in Bankruptcy.



TN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANK RUPTCY HOLDEN AT AUCKLAND. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,,, and of the Bankruptcy of Edqab Douolab White, of Coromandel, In the Provinoial Dlstrl.t of Auckland, in New Zealand, Miner, a Bankrupt, Notice Is hereby given that the first General Meeting of Creditors will bo held at Mr Edwards's Store, Corotiandel, on THURS DAY, the 7th April, 1887, at eleven o'clook n,m. Proofs ot debt must be furnished prior to tho meeting. Proxy forms can bo obtained at my office. No proof cm bo admitted, "xcept under order of the Conn, after the cx;,irntion of four months from hi oat-:- of t-c filing: of the p-tition. Accounts rut In uusii'ported by proof of debt, as pre scribed by law, cannot be recognised. JOHN LAWSON Official Assignee. Auckland, April 1,1887. W. R. Franklin, High-street, Solicitor for the Bankrupt.



| Public Ko-lcea. PERSONS? wboao blood ia thin and watery, ■•* take Wolfe's ScnNA'pr's. - ..__.. RIGHTON HOUSE Date St. James's Manse), Vfffet Dnibij street—JJrst.olasS accoramodatton for boarder.. Double and single beds. Plunge and shower bath-. "OAKINO SMOKED FISH, who.ttssl., _!_-. In Is parcels, at the Boat, on Thursdays, .Fridays, and Saturdays. Fish delivered to B.dam«ra and railway free. BEST Cup Of "Tea in Auckland, made fresh for each Customer,—No 2, Vlotoria streetEast. (Will open shortly). NOMituiilontis more reliable than Wolfe' gc/ggAFgg. ._. mHE Biggest Literary Shilling's Worth J. iv Australasia—Brett's Aimunac, Illustrated. IMsaflaof emorgenoy joa should keep abotiio •8 of tT»W_'a Sf'UWiPPS on the premises. E~~ xT-iBITION hTGlsHblowinj; Saturday Afternoon, from _ ts 5. Admls.loa, Bd, Pri.eo given. Works, Freen___'_ »*/,



THE best gift for Home Brvtt's Auckland Almanac, containing a Pictorial Reprcoentatlon cf Qusen-stree', Description of the Provincial District, Now Gtilde to Hot Lakes, &c„ &.- ASK. your Gfosers for Royal Bemy's Starch, lib and Jib be_.es, nei weight. I Is, the beat; wholesale.—__{:pJ_t to Mr Arthur r__-sy. ; Eigh-atroet. Sole Age_l iot the manufacturers. EST Cup of Co*_e in Auckland, made by the patent Rotalocre? process.—No. 2, Victoria street East. (Will opan Buor.lyl. LESSONS given in Mu.ie, Singing, &c.; by Mies Love. Terms on application to liUr,- at hor residence, Newton Road, Newton. IMPOUNDED in the Mount Eden Public Pound, on the FOth of March, 1887, by the Ringer, O c Chestnut Horse, with star on for. hoad, branded TR on rump, piece of white OS heal side. If not released before the ltith of A*ril. 1.37, will i?o sold to pay expenses at bood. — A,- £?KOC_tBTT, Poui dkeeper. }71AST£_t i.rVCAM-'MENT.-To Volun li teer Ol_:ers und other.. Blue Military Maoin-cR Cloaka and Capes, onu every des.rip tlono? Military Accu'rementsand ErfulpmeniS —W. G. AA.J.EN,' Military Outfltter, Victoria Arcade. ALL Claims in the Assigned Estate _of Mr John Chadwick, of i_ucklari'd, mu.t be rendered In detail accoa'pained wHh. proof of debt, to the Underslimed on or before the 29th April next, as no claim otherwise will Do recognised, BROWN. BARRETT, __ CO. Auckland. March 30,188?. £1 H A L L ENGE Tlavittg li.aid that B.vc-ral persons are anXio_s t*t Swim me, I hereby Chal lenge any nian fa Auckland to Swim me a distance of SCO yards fof a su/n of or SSO aside and the Championship 0- Auckland. Man and money to be found any £Venl__s_ from 8 to 9 at Mr Levinjohn's, Tobacconiat, Queen itreot W. F. BINE 3. jf* ?Z.fk WILL give the Purchaser a cer- tain income of £200 per annum.— T.M.D.; Bt._r Ofßoo. ■ CHAB. WILLIAMSON, House, Land and Estate Ag!rnt,£., Qaeeo itreet, opposite Fort-street, has aiw_?_ tor Bale and to Let, large and small Houses In .-• City, Snburbs, ana Ccuntry Districts; also, Farms, Improved and unimproved, In various parts ot the province. Several eligible Building Allotments tor Sale In the City »_■_ Suburbs, for Bash cr on deferred payments. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. —The Taranaki Provision Company will have for sal 6', To-morrow (Saturday) —Hams, Bacon, Buiter, Clieea6. Honey, Satlce, Fresh Butter. &.c, &c , at the following I/ovJ- Prfc'es, to -jo it tho times :-Hams. Sd to .d; BaCOh. 3d to 7d; Cheeao, Id to Gd ; Butter, freah, 7d to 93; Sauce, Id per bntile; Honey, lib jars, Is per Jar. Other gco.s at low prioeß. — Note the address r Taranaki Provision Co , City Market.



HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY. Peoplo desirous of studying the above art should purchase thoir Goods at the cheapest and btst Shop in the city-viz. Earl-i and Mont gomery's. Floor. 100,10s ;i 0, 5s 6d ; 25, 3s ; 81bs for Is—quality guaranteed. Oatmeal, _51bs, 3s 3d: 71-3, 10.d. Canterbury potatoes. Si per cwt tflrat-cla.8); Sultanas. GJd ; Currants, 8d par lh : n_c_t White Sago, 3d per b ; lib splendid Tea. with fancy _ani_ter, 2s 6d ; Barilla Ash - oap, 6d per lb ; beat Tobacco, 6s per lb ; Plaid Vestas, lid per doz ; Wooden Washboards, 6d each ; 51ba bsst Rice, Is ; 61bs Peafl Da-lay, Is. Try our New Jams, cheapest in Auckland, and all lib each, fall weight; is 3d per dozen, 1} I nor tin. Best Lemonpeel, lOd per lb; best Canterbury Bacon, (id nnd 71b per lb. Hams : As we are now overstocked, we wil sell in whole Hams at 8-1 por lb ; half Hams, 9d per lb; now Walroa Cheese, 5d per lh ; 4_d In whole Chesse ;' matured Faotory ditto, 3d and _d per lb. The_e prices apply to this week only. Terms EARLE & MOj.TGOM_.RY, Karangahape Road. PAT meets SANDY on the QUEEN STREET WHARF, jnst arrived "frae the Hielauds" by the Doric. " An' is id yerself that's In it I Bedad, I'm molghty glad intoirely to see you at the other tide of the watherl An' how are ye at all, at all?' "Brawley, mon brawley! An' how Is jonr aln sel' the nco ?" 'Alive tin' kicking, me darlint. But, I say. Sandy, what do you be aft r wearing that petti coat for?" ■■Petticoat Petticoat! By all the bluid of tho McGregors I'll Why. mon, it's a kilt!" "Och. murtherand Msh, I'm kiltlntlrely! But, man alive, its mighty ondacect! Why don't yoU Tresr .otnethlng else, me honey r " K-h, Patsy, ihon, tho timeß is unco bad, yo ken, an I C-nua spare the siller to buy a pair o' trows." 'That's the short name for trousers Isupposo?" ''At'rrJh, mnvournecn, all you havo to do is to go up to J. H. Dalton, Viotoria-Ftrott East, an' ho'il give you a pair of trousers for nothing!" "Hoot ava, mon, hoot ava; an' none o' your cllsbmaclavering, I dinna bollove ye!" "Faith and Ihrotb,-it's as tree aa tho nose on yer face!" "Eh. mon, but I 'il gang my gate to Dalton.! Where did ye say 1 could spier aoent him?" "Go straight round tbe corner, Victoria-street, and next doorto tbe Blue Pott Dining Hoonis. at the opposite fide of tho street, jell find him. Go at once and get a suit for tho coming winter, and ye won't be fowld wid the kilt or kilt wid the cowld." [Exeunt separately (together). WHAT'S IN A NAME! Try " Tho Economy Boot Shop." There yon will find own-made Boots, suitable (these times) for all pockets. It's true to its name. & s. a. Women's Leather Slippers 0 2 11 Women's Kid Walking Bcots .. ..069 Men's E.S. Boots 0 9 6 Boys' Strong Nailed Boots .. _ _ 0 6 9 Children's School Boots to Blzs 13 ..040 Children's Copper Toe Balmorals, sto 6 0 3 11 VX7RITING! WRITING! WHITING! WANTED KNOWN.—That Mr T.Harle Giles has resumed bis classes, and will be glad to recolve his old pupils from this date. Mr Giles will be In attendance to enrol new pupils (ladies or gentlemen) day or evening, from 2 to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m. every day, except Saturday. Good writing guaranteed In 12 leesons. Numerous testimonials may be inspected on application. SHORTHAND I SHORTHAND SHORTHAND !! I Pitman's System) under an Efficient Master. Instruction (elementary and advanoed) Riven privately or in class. Classes now forming. Terms moderate. SHORTLAND STREET (Opposite Star Office). "TkONALD YV7" JACK & /~m, PONSONBY ROAD, Are now OPENING UP MEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SEE OUR STOCK OF DRESS GOODS BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE DONALD W. JACK & CO., PONSONBY ROAD.



TTNRESEKVED gALB Ho ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT STRONG. VALUED AT £2,749 15* Q-ARRETT JjROS., Having Purchased the above Estate for Cash. at a Largs Discount, ARE OFFERING THE WHOLE STOCK AT THEIR AUCKLAND SHOPS. ONE MONTH ONLY, AT TOTALLY UNRESERVED PRICES, 1,200 pairs Infants' Strap Shoes, sines 2to 6—6 d S 200 „ Infants' Strap Shoes, sizes 2to 5-9 d 8,100 , Ipfanta'StrapSshoes—latoSs; 1,850 „ Children's Lace, sizes- tos—ls 250 „ Children's E Sides, sizes 2to s—is lid 1,525 „ Girls' E. Sides, sizes 10 to I—Ss lid 271 „ Maids'2's-4s lid , „ 1.389 ~ Ladies' E.S. Boots, sizes sto T—4s lid 1,721 „ Ladles' E.S. Boots, sizes Bto 7—6s 9d 345 „ Ladies' Levant ES. B-ots-68 6d 1,220 „ Ladles' Kid E.3.—7s 6d 4.735 „ Ladles' ditto—from 7s lid to 10s 8d 150 „ Ladieß' Real French Kid E.S.—6* lid 7»2 „ Ladies' Kid Bolton, Bizes sto 7—Bs 6d 1,46. „ Ladies' Kid Walking Shoes, sizes sto 7 —is lid 87S „ Ladies' Walking Shoes, sizes sto 7— 6s 6d ... I,__o ~ Ladles' Walking Shoes, sizes 3to 7— 7s 6d 3,571 „ Ladles's ditto—from _a to 10s 8d I,___ „ Ladles' Button Boots, sizes 3to 7— from 9s 6d to lis 6d 4,311 „ Men's Wotert-ghts-from 7s lid to 10s 3,272 „ Men's E S.—f rom 8s 6d to 13s 6d 1,351 „ Men's Balmorals -from 9s 6d 3,600 „ Men's Walking Shoes-from 68 Od 1,060 „ Men's Patent Shoes-Ss 6d 3,520 „ Bojs'Boots—from 4s fid 1,135 „ Hoase Boots. Sown—2b lid Evenins Shoes, Slippers, Housb Boots, _._,, In quantities unable to be quoted here. GARRETT BROS., W__.n__.-si., And GUBbxtt- Buildings, -___u_.__,___ra Road, Auckland. IHIS IS A "GENUINE. SAX-.



.-• "TfcTOTICE to Shippers of "73~-2F3'"l Jol Cargo por b.s. Janat l U■'•.-..K"'\ Nicoll, for Tongo, Samoa and ' nf-'. \ Tahiti. This veasel will take In f. ,____4ftSl,St\ Cargo on MONDAY MOHN ! ING- . sh tppi nß notes along I with copy of CiS-toms Entry ! __rn_- bo presented at the office .! 1 «the Undersigned. All Cargo mn_t be alongside before I p.m. on TUKS-DAY. DONALD &. K-.KJ.80't0U1.... _gj. Queen-street. " IA/AHJi-O ±MJ ONE -J-J;i>?_V VX HUNGA STEAM \l____________r rfA^# '* l * C)N C - (L™ l ™ 3 '- M-iNUffAU. __6_y_ Oaehungsl Iteave Walukui Ai'ril. 2-9atnrday. 12.45 p.m. 2— Saturday. 4.15 pm. 3 30 p.ui. 5 -Tueeday, 730 a.m. O-Saturday. 730 a.m. 9-Saturday, 11 a.m. H-Blot>d«7. 830 a.m. 11-Monday, 12 nosn. Weather and other clroumstancos pennl-ting All freights payahlo before dollvory of i goods. No -ergo -eoe.vcd Wlthia hall on hear of advertised time of leiving. Not Tssponslble for shipping. canTlng. or ll__ii«»rt_!nK live stook. , J. -J-ISR BROWN. Managing Dliector.



"-.. TAE ,'ONPORT FERRY JJ oat***. .TMlffifiii FRENCH WAR-SHIP; By kind permission of Admiral Marsa De Saint Hilaire, the F.R DUQUKSNEi will be Open for InSpecUon for the Last Time on SUNDAY Next.- fiom Ito _ p.m. The Bri tanniaand Victor!'! will run at short intervals. Return faro, Is ; Chndrjn. Half-price J. R 1). BvKKR. Trafftc Manager. *_. ._ ~A~vcKi7As~i) aThe- -C_L — Tho p*.- Bri- tcsnia will leave the Queen-st. U^M_E___ > 'Whar/ iO MORROW, April «--H____R--0 2 a-, a .Sailer to' one p.m.. prompt. firMotutapu ..l-nibcr- fan ji'3iao'<al application can obtain tickets for tl-Bnifelvea (Dries 2s), and for their friends (price jfa... from tne Treat--rtr, Mr E. Bell, South British cham bers, and from the See-etarr. Tickets will be issued up to II am. TO MORRO * (not later) and no ono wilt be permitted on board without a tloket. There will be a MuS'.C-.', Programme arranged for tho reiurn trip, and the Excursion will be postponod it the weather proves wet or Canning will supply Light Refresh ments. iO-B as Icbs. Tea, Sandwiches, etc., at moderate ra..s, bujbrotJQH, H6h. Sec, jfl. --frownr.- ■DOROUO-i Of DEVONPORT. DEFAULTER-' LIST. Notice ia hereby given that the De!anlt_rs. Llßt for Hates unpaid Is now In courso of com ptlatian. and tho names of persons who have no: paid all R.tes on or before the 31st December last will appear tbereon unless the same be paid on or before THUKSUAY. the 7th April. J. DINSDALE, Town Clerk. E.vOnport. March 80ih. 1887. V*T U A W G A R E I. GREAT iTTB-tCTK.-f. Mr and Mrs John Foley wll. give th.lr Reflnrd Laughable and Musical Entertainment at the above townabip on SATURDAY & MONDAY, APRIL 2 & _, For farther particulars, see Bills. &c. EDEN"" TESgIOI ROAD DISTRICT watbr _.upr».Y. The time for taking the Poll for the JTrpposal to borrow £1,500 for a Water Supply for the als trlotis postpon d nmil SATURDAY, April 2, In consequence of the 26 h being the day oa which the Public Library is to be opened. place of Polling : Office of the Board. New North Road. * order of the Chairman. Returning Officer. Eden Terrace. March 21.1557- * UCKLAND SOCIETY OF ART.. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.



i Intending Contributors aro notified that the Catalogue will contain not moro than Fifty Lithographs, on twenty-four pages. It is there fore desirable that the greater proportion of Drawings sent in should be of the smaller sizss. The Fifty publlehed will ba selected by a sub committee oppointed on that behalf. C D. WHITCOMBE. Secretary A. S. A, Wyndham-B'reet. March 16.1887. E. DAWES, P-or-tiß-on. PARK HODSErviCTORIA-STREET EAST. LUNCHEON and Grill Rooms. A Really Good Luncheon for One Shilling. tfß GRILLS a speciality. house in towa to obtain a really good grill. Always on. >(0 to Park Hoo_B. Th_ only house In VJT town where you get a {food I/anc-i. One Shilling.—E. Dawes, Proprietor. AND GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL Has determined to Clear Outhis Stock of Cutlery and Electro plated Goodß in consequenoe of the dulness of trade, inolnding all kisds of TaMe, Pocket, and Gum Knives, Scissors, and Razors. All the above Selling at very Low Prices. GREAT _._.RGAIN3 IN TABLE CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL, 162, ..ITEEN-S-BFET (Opposlto Arthur's Mart), AUE JUBILEE Q.IFT OF £50 1 NYONE MAY WIN IT I TjIVERYONE SHOULD TRY! TTOW MANY BEANS IN THE JAR? TS THE LEADING QUESTION OF THE OOME MAY GUESS. OOME MAY CALCULATE, "OUT THE NEAREST WINS JUBILEE GIFT of £50' A \yOOLLAM3 _- CO.'S TORICES BELOW : TfOX'S SERGE, No. 3, S U IT, £3 6s. WTLLSUI- THE TIMES I rpWEED SUITS FROM 153 to 80s. FEW CAN COMPETE! TTiANCY TROUSERS from 18a 6d to 2_s. NONE CAN EXCEL! BLACK OR BLUE DIAGONAL SUITS from 70s; bound edges. NO FIT, NO PAY! T-.RE3S SUITS, £3: BEST SILK LINED, U mvm. MOSGIEL SUITS, specially recommended, 70s. TTOW MANY BEANS IN THE J_Ri ON V.S-W IN OUR WINDOW. A» WoOLLAMS & Co., CYDENUAM HOUSE. QREY -STREET AUCKLAND. I



"DOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Before buying elsewhere, CALL AND INSPECT THE PRICES OTJB GOODS ARE MARKED AT. Yon will find YOU CAN SAVE 20 PER CENT. On the usual price charged. ONE TRIAL WILL PROVE THE FACT, Gents.' Boots Soled and Heeled _ 2s 6d ____>i__>' do. do. do. _ Is Sd Ai W. WiTIS'B, HOESON-ST., And _-U_j-.a__-_.ps Road (next __.-l_.Mon- -ome-f'-). ~,,.„,,.,,_,,.,,,



-pUBLIC NOTIFICATION LANDS UNDTR VHJ-AGK HOMESTEAB SPECIAL SETTLEMENT SYSTEM, Crown Lands Offl_e, Auckland, 31at March, 1887. The following Lands will ba open for selec tion on and e/cer FRIDAY, 22nd day of Apri. next. D. A. TOLB, Commissioner Crown Lands, HUKBR_r.UJ,S.D.—BIock VI.: Btc'.ion 3,25 a, ' annual rental, £1 6? ; Section 11, 255, £16« ; Soc , tion 16,55 a£l as; Section 22,25 a, £15s; Section. : 23, 2<J., £1 si;- Section 25,25 a, £1 ss; Section 26, 125 a, £. 8. ; Section 27, 25a, £1 ->i; Section2S 250. ■£1 53 : Section 29, 23a, £1 os ; Section SO. 2.6. £1 5s ; Section 31, 26a. £1 ss. Block X.: Section J. 31a lr 3*p. £t lis 6d ; Section 2, 47a 2r 16p, £3 8s ; Section 3,46 aOr 16p, £2 6s 8d ; Section 8,25 a, £1 5a ;Sociion 9,25 a. £1 5a : Section 11. 37aSr_6_. £1 18a; Se.tion 12, .Oa. £2 ; Section 13. _0a Or .p. £_: Secion I.', 45a lr 7p, £2 _s6d; Section 15.18 a Or 3tn. £2 8s 6d ; Section 21. 21a, £1 7s : Seotlon 22, 25a, £1 5a ; Section 23. -sa, £1 ss. Block _____ Section 4, 50a, £2 10s.



OPUAirjJANGA, S.D. (Whananaki). — Block: VI.: Section 13, 50a, annual rental, £2 10s. IX.: Sectl.» _, 50a, £2 10s; Section 3, 50a. £210s. Parish of Maunga7_.s_w_a Bast (Fen. Flat).-Lot 50, 50a. £210s. ' TaK_hve, S.D.-Block _£V.: Section 33, _9__ £_9_, MangamcK-. S.D.-Blcck X.: Section 10, ___. 2r, £12s 6-; Section 2?, I2a 3r 13p. £2, 3s. Block IX.: Seotlon 26, 36a 3r, SI I._ Cd. Punak-TERE, S.D. (Taiie_e Block).—Block V.; Section 11,50 a, £3 2s Cd. Punakitebk. S.D. (Auckland. Endowment).— Block V.; Section 1, Lot 25, 50a, £3 2s 6d. Parish of Waipa.—Firewood Creek: Lo_ 92, 6Ca. £2 10s. Akatea: Lots 93 and 103, 50a each, £210s each. ST, JAMES' HALL, WELLINGTON-STREET. A Grand Jubilee Cantata, entitled "BRITANNIA AND HER DAUGHTERS,'. Will be given in the above Hall ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, and THURSDAY, April Ith, sth, nnd 7th, The Performance includes representations ot Canada, India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. CHORUS OP 100 VOICES. MR. 3. H. EDMONDES~ .. .CONDUCTOR Doors open at 7.30. Commence at ft ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING. Proceeds in aid of Hall Funds. TEMPERANCE HALL, Saturday eve ning, at 8 o'olock. Conducted by Com mittee of Ihe Auckland Total Abstinence So ciety TEA, Coffee, or Cocoa at Id and 2d per cup, at the Auckland Coffee House Com pany, Karangahape Road. English and Colo nial Newspapers on the table. HAVE you been to the now Coffee House, Karangahape Road t Let no take a walk. ■ and get a cup, and Bee the English newspapers. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE.—Handsome Villa of 7 rooms, olty water, gas laid on, fitted Vvltli cupboards, grates, eto., etc.; standai high j commands grand view of harbour; plsa .antly situated in Dunedin-street, Ponsonby. near ihe beach, and known as Cop Sohulze. Mnst bo sold at once. No reasonable offer re.used.-D. F. EVANS, Land Agent, Queen street. __ ' WANTED, a Young Man for the shop and orders.—Apply J. Fogs, Queen-st. TO LET, a S-roomed House, nearly new, in Fitzroystree. off Brown street; gas and city water j rent low.—Apply to E. Cleal Lost and Found. LOST, White Fox Terrier, blaok and tara over eyes : answers to " Con."—Rewards on returning to Hamley, Butcher. Newmarket. Anyone detaining will be prosecuted. STRAYED 'or _ Stolen, off Mount Eden, on Sunday, 27th of March, 1 Red MUoh Cow. white spot on forehead.—Anyone returning the same to A. Whisker, Blaokamlth, Mount Eden, will be rewarded. Anyone detaining tho Bam a after thla date will be prosecuted. FOUND, at Canning's, Silk Parasol— - Owner can have it by returning one taken in mistake.



meetings. TENT MEETING To-night.--" The Two Covenants, showing the Relation be tween _>ow and Gentile—Rebuilding of Jeru salem." A subject of great moment to the Bible Stndent; 7.30. ITiOOTEALL NOTICE. — A General _|j Meeting of the Alexander F.C. will ba held In the Masonic Hotel, North Shore, THIS EVENING, at 7.30 sharp. All members or In tern* ing members are requested to be present.— W, Kelly. Hon. Sec _ THE Annual Meeting of the Gordon Football Club will be held TOMORROW (Saturday) EVENING, at the Imperial Hotel, at _ o'c-ooi-.-HU-H B. LUSK, Hon. geo. Personal. \".C_3 JOHN McCONNOCHIE, Builder, of New- North Road, who is erecting 3 cottage at Valley Road, is not the John McConnochie who appeared at the R.M. Conrt on Thursday. MATRIMONIAL. — Wanted, Youne Lady by young man ~ (draper); total abstainer and Baptist.—Apply to K.W., Poet offlce. Newton. . IP this should Meet tho Eye of Patrick Delaheunty, late nf Queen's County. Ireland. write to your sister Margaret at onto—Youarang P. 0., via St. James, Viotorio. Volunteer Notices. DEVONPORT NAVAL ABTILLERY, INSPECTION PARADE. Every Member connected with this Conn must muster at the Ferry Tee, Queen-street Wharf, ot 7 30-Harp, THIS (FRIDAY) EVEN ING, for tbe purpose ef proceeding to the Auckland Drill-shed. Blue uniform, arms, _cc Band will attend. By order.—W. H. FENTON, Captain Commanding Corps. . yiCIORIA RIFLES, Applications are invited for Cooking fox the above corps for the Easter Encampment Ap plications to be sent to Captain E. Cooper. Vulcan Lane, by TUESDAY next, at. o'clock. J. LOVBLL. Hon. Sec "Vf" ICTORIA RIFLES. Members are notified that the next Competi tion for Mr Jickel's Cup. will take place at the Mount Eden Range, TO-MORROW (Saturday) AFTERNOON. Firing commences at 1.30 p.m. sharp. By order J. LOVBLL, Hon. Sec. EASTER ENCAMPMENT.—To Volun teer Officers and others. Blue Military Macintosh Cloaks and Capes, and every descrip tion of Military Equipments and Accoutrements —W. G. ALLBN, Military Outfitter, Victoria Arcade.



Tenders. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUC-U_-_ND"i_.CTION. AUCKLAND REFRESHMENT ROOMP. Written Tenders will be received at the Dis trict Traill. Manager's Office, Auckland, up to Noon on SATURDAY, 9th day of April, 1887, for Leasing the Refreshment Rooms at Auok land Station, from May Ist, 1887, to December 31st. 1889. Tenders must be sddressed to the General Manager New Zealand Railways. Auckland Railway Station, and marked cntslde, " Tender for leasing ihe Refreshment Rooms at Auok land Station." Specifications may be Been at the District Trafflo Manager s Ofllce, Auokland. Tenders to be accompanied by a cheque for £5, such cheque to be specially marked by a bank as good for twenty-one days, and In faxour of tbe Reoelver-General'a Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z, Railway.. April Ist, 1887. »T.O PAPERHANGERS and OTHERS. Tenders are Invited and will be reoeived up to Noon, WEDNESDAY. 6th April, at the Grocery Store, corner of Napier and Lower Hepburn streets, where specifications can be seen, for Re-papering, etc., to two Cottages. Lowest or any Maw not necessarily accepted. rpo CARPENTERS.—Wanted, Tenders JL for a Small Job.—Apply Mr Verral, next Watts Bros.. Upper Nelson-street, Continued on First P %ge. Auctions MONDAY, APRIL i, At 11 a.m. 215, QUEEN-STEEET. WINES ANT)""SPIRITa P. J. JONES Has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, en Monday, April 4. at 11 a.m., the Balance of Stock of Wines and Spirits In the Bankrupt Estate of Collins and Co.. Wine and Spirit Merchants (Stock removed from Rus sell), QrV CASES BRANDY Od 24 „ Port Wine 13 „ Australian Wine] 12 „ Sherry Wine 2 or cask Sherry 1 „ „ Port 11 cases Schnapps 4 „ Whisky 4 „ Bitters 4 „ Old Tom 7 „ Geneva: 6 „ Claret 2 qr cask Rum 1 „ ~ Brandy K. 9,500 Capsules 1 Corking Machine The Above Goods will be sold to thelhlghesj bidder without the Slightest Reserve i _____■ __n Cant-MM on »o____ F-__