Births.

HUDSON.-On May 9, ISS7, at her residence, Sarsfield-street, tho wifo of John H. Hudson of a daughter.

Marriages.

STEWART-O'HANLON.-On April 26, at St, Augustine's, Napier, by tho Rev. J. Parken son, George Tiffin Stewart to Josephino Margarita O'Hanlon, second daughter of Chas. O'Hanlon, of Auckland.

Deaths.

COMMOP.—On May 6, at her parents'residence. NolsontStreet, Ester Alice, the beloved child of H. J. and Annio I_. Conimop; ascd 7 weeks. DOOLAN.—On May 6, at his parcnts's residence, Wellington-street, Ernest John, tho beloved son of Richard and Sarah Doolan; aged b

years S months. HARKER.-On Saturday, May 7, at his resi dence, Great North Koad, John ltobert Harker, butcher; agod 32; late of Darlington, England. Fell asleep in Jesus. Homo

papers plcaso copy. __ „ ... ~ . Tho funeral will leave for Waikomiti this day (Monday, the 9th), at half-past ono p.m. Friends will plcaso accept this invitation. McCULLAGH.—At his parents' residenco, Has lott-strcet, George Dobson, twin son o£ .John G. and iviartha M. McCullagh; aged 2J

months. JIASON.-On May 7, of typhoid fever, Caroline the dearly-beloved wifo of 11. B. Mason and youngest surviving* daughter ot tlio late Mr J. S. McNamara; aged 27 yoars. MASON.—On May 5. of Typhoid fevor, John Henry, beloved child of It. B. Mason ; aged 11

yours. McINTYRE.-On May S, at England-street, Ponsonby, James Mclntyro ; aged 32. Dune din papers ploase copy. Funeral will leavo his late residenco at 10 a.m. to-morrow, for Waikomiti. VYIcHMAN.—On Saturday, May 7, at ParaoU, William tlio youngest son of Joseph and Emily Wichman.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails will close aa under :—

i Tins Day

For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Chelmsford, at 4 For Whitiangi, Gum Town. Upper Mill, Tau ranga, and Opotiki, por lona, at i p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Rftwono, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Clansman, at o p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per nawea, at 7.10 a.m. , For . oiwera. Kawau, Omaha. Matakana, Lower Matakana, Mullet Point, and Leigh.per Rose Casey, at 10a.m. For Greymouth, per Iloralcl, at 1 p.m. Forßawrne, Hokianga district, via Onehunga, per Oreti, at t p.m. For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per Macgregor, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. pin* W'uihora.at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Wellington, at 5 p.m.

■Wednesday, llth inst.

For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m

TIIURSDAT, 12111. For Gisborne, Napior, Southern Ports, nnd Tasmania, per Waihora, at 11 a.m.

Monday, 23rd.

Por Alameda, as follows

For Samoa, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, British Columbia.Central nnd South America, British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 8 p ni. Money ordors, registered letters, add newspapers, at 1.3J p.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra i'eo of Gd in addition to the postage, will be received by tho mail agent on board the steamer up to tho timo of sailing. This mail will be due in London on June 27.

S.B.BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

[reotkr's telegram.]

Sydney, this day.—Arrived : S.s. Mara roa, from Auckland.

THE DOUGLAS .FLOATED.

A telegram ...from O*potiki, received this morning, states that the s.s. Douglas has been floated without having sustained damage, and that sho will go thenco to Tauranga.. , .

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

RUSSIA IN CENTRAL ASIA.

Preparations for Advance.

(reuter's.)

London, May 7

The latest news to hand from Central Asia states that the Russians aro mas sing troops and large quantities of supplies at Ohardjnat, on the Bokharan frontier. It is believed that they in tend moving shortly to Khorabar (sic).

QUEENSLAND SUGAR CROP. Brisbane, this day.

Queensland sugar prospects this sea eon aro reported to be favourable. Good crops are anticipated.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

[special.]

' r London, May..§.„.,

In the House of Lords, Lord Rose berry repudiated the statement that he had recommended the cession of the New Hebrides to France in return for abolition of convictism in the Pacific.

FALL IN BANK OF NEW \ ZEALAND SHARES. "'. Banlc of New Zealand shares: have fallen thirty shillings.

PACIFIC CABLE SCHEME.

The Pacific Cable Company propose establishing a cable to Australia at an annual guarantee of for 25 years, and a tariff of 5s per word.

FEDERAL DEFENCE.

The Pacific naval defence scheme provides that the squadron will be solely employed to protect floating commerce,* and not for harbour defence*

DEATH OF A NOVELIST.

Obituary: Jariies Grant, novelist; aged 65 years. .-'V 7y''''7 ~0?) *

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE FUNDS

Judge Ray, in, delivering judgment on a petition against' the South Eastern Railway Company making a donation to the Institute, held it was an unlawful appropriation q! the Ciompaiij's funds,

LATEST PARLIAMENTARY.

[OWN REPORTER].

Wellington, this day. Sir liarnacli on Retrenchment

The Minister for Mines feels very jtrong on the necessity for reducing the House, and says that- though the reduction of members would mean wiping out his own district, he would like to see the committees decision of Wednesday night adhored to. He holds that every member costs the country £500 per annum, considering tha amount of correspon dence and printing dealing with parochial wants, in a great, measure, that takes place. His experience as a minister has led him to that conclusion.

Reform of the •'lords."

Tho Premier assures mo that he will not introduce into tho Legislative Council Con stitution Bill a clauso giving the Council power to elect their own Speaker He was willing to allow mensuro fo be dealt hvit.li by tho Upper Chamber in the first instance, if assurance were given him of a reasonable chance of its being posed but no such representation is forthcoming.

Hj.u\& Acquisition,- Bill. Mr Ballance's Land' Acquisition Bill is sure to moot with considerable opposition. Some of its most bitter opponents are staunch Government supporters.

THE REPRESENTATION BILL.

(BY TELEGKAI'U-OWN UEI'ORTEK.)

Wellington, this day.

Thq ?rtA?S!} phaso of tho Representation Bill is (lhat tho country mombers positively decline any compromise with regard to the percentage, and will adhere to 20 por cent. If this is objected to thoy will probably demand 25 por cent, to which they consider they aiND joally entitled. They will agree to mrw, the margin 750 insteacT of 1,000, as ivw-eady passed, and will allow tho rcoornmittal of Clause 3 to give another opportunity of dociding the number of membors. This, I understand, is thoir ultimatum. If tho Premier to-morrow decline" to go on with ihe Bill, under these circt'.mfitrnces ib is probable another hon-ourAbta member will take ib up endeavour to pub it through com mitteo. I have just been talking over deadlock with Sir Robert Stout. Ho seoms to be very decided on the matter, and at the time of writing, I fully expect him to inform tho Houso to-morrow afternoon that tho Bill will bo dropped.

THE LATEST.

WILIs TEE PREMIER RESIGN?

"Tho position remains unchanged, save that it is authoritatively announced that Sir Robert Stout has put down firmly, and will nob concede the terms dcmancled by tho country members.

Major Steward, who is acting in tho interests of tho Government in endeavour ing to effect a compromise, says that sooner than allow 20 per cent, to the country dis tricts, and submit to tho reduction of town membors recently decided on, tho Premier will resign.

WELLINGTON NEWS.

(BY TELEORAI'H—rHESS- ASSOOIATON. j

Wellington, this day. The Upper Court mot this morning, but was adjourned till Wednesday, no business being ready.

The vacancy on Otago University Council caused by Mr Macandrew's death has been offered to Mr James Allen, of Dunedin,

CHANGES OF ASYLUM DOCTORS.

Dr. Hacon, of Sunnysido Asylum, Christchurch, is to be transferred to the Wellington Asylum, and Dr. Loringe takes Dr. Hacon's place. It is also understood that Dr. Teagcr of Sunnysido is to be tranr forred, but it is not settled where ho will S°- '."■

Tho removal of the debris from the Post- Office is finished, and the walls aro all braced up with wiro ropes. The official in spection takes placo to-day or to-morrow. LOVETT AND WHITE'S CONTRACT.

Mr J. B. Graham has arrived from Auck land. It is understood that bis visit is with tho object of securing, if possiblo, a refund of Lovett and White's deposit of £GOO, wliich was forfeited by non-acceptance of a contract for which they were the success ful tenderers.

TELEGRAMS.

Christchurch, this day.

Mr W.Dunlop,who opposed Mr Harper at last olection, has consented to stand for Avon.

A SERIOUS FIRE.

(BY TELEGRAM! -I'RESS association, j

Dunedin, this day. All Saints' parsonage has been completely gutted by fire, which broke out in the nursery yesterday during the family's fthsjon.ee at ejhurch. The insurances are-. LSOO on the furnituro in the Standard Office, and L 1,500 on the house in the National. Mr Fitchett is a heavy loser, as ho had a valuable library, and very little was saved.

REVISION COURT.

The following Councillors were presont at the Revision Court hold at the City Council Chambers at noon to-day: —The Mayor in the chair, and Crs. Phillipps, Golclio, Holland, Garratt, Davis, Evans, Crowthor, Cooper, Clarke, Dignan, La Rocho and Swales. The busi ness waa tho revision of tho burges**) list, which waa presented by tho Town Clerk, the Valuer and Collector (Messrs ;W. Gulliver and Payne) boing prasent. On tho motion of Hi* Worship it wa* resolved 1» sign and initial the list ss correct, acoord inc' to the Aci. Councillors La Roche and Goldie -wora appointed to sign tho luk with Hie Worship.

Mr Percy Smith, Assistant Surveyor General, who has just return led from af official visit through tha North Island with Mr McKerrow, Surveyor-General, is on opinion that the Terraces are undoubtedly (Pj one.

Thoro has been a fair demand for Trenton shares—sales Is Od.and Is 7d, with sellers Is Cd. Cambria are steady at 4s and Saxon about 2s Id.. There is a better demand for New Zealand Insurance at 655, and Union at 19s; Bank of New Zealand* are offered at 16s sd. '"'.

A man named Edward Foreman was ar rested about 2 o'clock to-day by Detective Walker. • He.was charged with the larceny of one wall-bag for a brush and comb, "value ss,*the property of Mrs Pasten, of Yincent stre^tf

Second Edition.

TERRIBLE OUTRAGE.

FIFTEEN MEN ASSAULT AN

OLD WOMAN

Information has reached us of a most, disgraceful assault on an old woman named Burke, who it is allcgocl was indecency assaulted while in a state of helpless intoxication by a number of larrikins on Saturday night last. The occurrenco was observed by a tram-driver, who states that fourteen or fifteen .lads took part in the assault, and when ho remonstrated with them thoy made themselves scarce.

FURTHER PARTICULARS

Sinco our first edition went to press additional facts regarding tho alleged in decent assault havo transpired. Michae O'Dohorty, tram-driver, has mado tho fol lowing statement to a Star reporter :— As ho was proceeding from the tram stables in Custoins-streot West to hi? residenco at Mrs Graham's boarding-house, nt midnight on Saturday, he observed a woman lying on the ground in Hardingc street near the cliff, She was surrounded by loyonng men, aged apparently from 20 to 25 years old, and when (JDoherty camo up one of them was en gaged in the commission of a criminal act, tho others assisting. When the scoundrels saw O'Dohcrty they ran away, but seeing he was t\ civilian thoy returned to their horrid work. O'Dohcrty was afraid to tackie them, and contented himself with telling them " It wus a d d shame lo bent a woman liko that when sho was drank." At this tho young blackguard took no notice. O'Dohcrty then hastened to his lodging-house, and returned to Hardingo streot accompanied by a fellow lodger hamed William Clamford, a seafaring man,, and Mrs Graham. On seeing tho arrivals of this party tho assailants ran away. O'Doherty and Clamford carried tho old woman, who in past fifty, to her residence, and tho former gavo infor mntion to tho polico. None of the parties implicated in this disgusting afl'air have yet beon arrested.

GAS EXPLOSION AT NEW MARKET.

About 6.30 this morning an explosion of gas occurred at the Junction Hotel, New market, which is kept by Mrs Cathe rine Godkin. It appears that about 6.25 o'olock this morning a Mr Clark who resides in the house and attends to tho bar, and lib one gas jet, leaving a candle burning in a room inside tho bar, the- door of which was open. Tho gas had not been turned off at the meter during the night. Shortly afterwards an explo sion took placo, and a sheet of flame shot from tho room in which tho candlo was burning, and swept behind tho bar and badly burned the barman. This brought Mrs Godkin upon tho scene, and sho quickly turned of! tho gas. Tho forco of tho explosion may be estimated from the damage, which resulted is as follows. Tho front and side doors are blown off their hinges also the tiro inner doors, also a door leading into the kitchen. Mrs Godhen had the hotel insured for £400, bub unfortunately the policy expired yesterday. Fortunately the building did not tako fire. The cause of the explosion is afc present a mystery.

WORKING-MEN AND RE TRENCHMENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH — TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Donedin, this day. The Carpenters' Association havo forwarded tho following to tho Premier and city members :—",While admitting tho neces sity for retrenchment in tho civil service, we consider it unjust to cut down the wages of Government mechanics, while high officials are allowed to retain their en ormous salaries unreduced. Though it is acknowledged that .tho working men should bear their share of the burden, we request the Premier to defer the reduction recently effected in the wages of mechanics employed by tho Public Works Department until such timo as a reduction commences in the same proportion from Ministers' salaries downward.

LOCAL INVENTIONS-THE RABBIT EXTERMINATOR.

Mr George Williams, of rabbit ex terminating fame, returned by tlio Hawea yesterday, from Wellington, whither ho has beon with the view of bringing his ingenious invention undor public notice. He found that the greatest obstacles be had to cope with were the army of officials who.luxuriate upon big salaries, and pursue Jin eajy calling under congenial..-.circumstances, while bunny continues to increase and multiply. Mr Williams's advent- to tho Empire City struck dismay among the rarik.i'of those officials, but. the inventor is happily a man nob to be easily daunted. In tho Wairarapa district ho found the fanners grumbling at, the fines levied upon them for not keep ing down tho rabbits, and despondent by reason of the loss entailed upon their live stock through eating the poisoned grain, which the Government officials lavishly distribute whilo out on their Iss a day rabbiting excursions. Ono farmer as sured Mr Williams that ho lost no less than 300 sheep in ISB6 from this cause, while another had had fivo valuable horses poisoned. In Wellington Mr Williams had an interview with a number of members of both Houses of Legislature and very favourably impressed thorn by exhibiting the models of his invention. Tho immedi ate result is Mr G. Fisher's notice to ask the Govornment if they will placo £100 upon the estimates for publicly testing Mr Williams's invention. In viow of the con tinual and heavy outlay to which the country ia now put in maintaining » highly paid Rabbi* Department which would ,be rendered unnecessary if this, invention prove* equal to the expectation*.*, th« request for the sum necessary to ensure a public test is exceedingly modest. We trust in the public in terests that, ib will be granted. Mean time Mr Williams intends to dovoto some attention to the furtherance of other inventions that be has in hand, and notably one for taking, photographs at night.. It is designed to considerably extend the use fulness of photography.

; Thames, this day.'' The injury sustained by tho brigantine Killarney Avas tho loss of the main-yard, not of the niain-sail. •.

Ask your Grocer or milkman for Freezl ing Company's •'Shell" brand buttor iii hftlf-pound pg.tg,

MEETING OF D. S. CHAMBERS'S CREDITORS.

A meeting of tho creditors of D. S. Cham bers was held at 2.30 o'clock this after noou for the purpose of receiving tenders for the book debts. Present: The Assignee, the debtor and Messrs J. Reid, J. J- Swim nerton, and G. W. Donnes. The Assignee reported that the only tender received for the £20<3 7s 7d was that of Mr J. Craig, viz., £6- At the last week Mr Chambers said £50 could be collected readily. Mr Chambers still held to this opinion. Ho could point out £50 which could be got od application. The tender was declined and the Assig nee instructed to collect- the book debts.

VOLUNTEER TROUBLES.

Another Inquiry Proceeding.

Another outcome of the recent Volun teer troubles at Ponsonby is found in an inquiry which was opened to-day. before Col. Lyon, the officer commanding the dis| trict. These are of the nature of counter-charges, brought by the late officers of the Ponsonby Rifles who wero recently placed under arrest- by Lieutenant - Colonel Mahon's orders and in whoso case the Board of Inquiry held that the charges wero not sustained. Tho allegations now made against Lieut.- Colonel Mahon include a charge of making disparaging remarks concerning one of the' officers in a public place, and another of giving to the press for publi cation certain private documents, in breach of the Volunteer regulations. Tho inquiry is being conducted in private but we learn that the complainants have lodged various objections to tho inquiry proceeding in its present shape, as they are desirons of having a Board appointed to sit upon tho case. The sitting was still going on whon we went to press.

printed by aklfjlaskjfasdf ashfasjfljasd;fasf a quick boern2w jopjh

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY-MAY 9, 1887.

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Auctions. TO-MORROW, 10th MAY, 18S7, At Eleven o'Clock. PIANO, FURNITURE, KITCHEN RANGE, _c. D. F. EVANS Is instructed to sell at his Mart, Queen-street, to-morrow, at eleven o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND! EFFECTS, including Piano, Kitchen Rango, and Ovens, Kitchen Dresser, Telescope Tables, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattress, Leather and Crctonno Couches, Horsehair Suites, Handsome Inlaid Walnut Suito. Piano by Stoddard, Remu and Mottlo Kauri Chests of Drawers, Handsome Mottlo Kauri Wardrobe, Round, Oval, and Occasiona, Tables, ChofFoniors, Meat Safes, Hearthrugsl Leather-seated Chairs, Austrian Bcntwood and Wood en Chairs. &c, &c. TO-MORROW, At Eloven o'Olock. EXTENSIVE CLEARING OUT SALE OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MADE FURNITURE. FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, UMBRELLA STANDS, TOILET SETS TOILET WARE, IRON BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, RUGS, CARPETS, MIRRORS, AND LOOKING GLASSES, &c, &c, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell at his rooms, at 11 o'clock, without reserve, THE BALANCE OF ABOVE HAND" SOMK FURNITURE. . TOMORROW. EX MAIL STEAMER,. VIA SYDNEY. TO WAREHOUSEMEN, MILLINERS, AND DRAPERS. PARISIAN BIRDS AND WINGS. THE VERY LATEST FASHION. GABRIEL "LEWIS' Has received instructions to sell on abovo date at 11 o'clock, S_ CASES OF VERY SUPERIOR PARI /W SIAN BIRDS AND WINGS (various), the Latest Fashions as worn in Paris. Also, 18 Very Handsome White Ostrich Fcathors, from the Capo JUST LANDED. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11. UNDER BILL OF SALE, And by Execution from tho R.M. Court. On the Premises of Mr Crawford, Arch Hill, Engineer and Boilermaker, etc. ENGINE AND BOILER by Marshall and Sons, - SELF-ACTING LATHE AND DRILLING MA C HIN E, BLACK •' SMITH'S TOOLS, STOCKS AND DIES, BENCHES AND TURNING TOOLS, SMALL ENGINE, CASTINGS, STEAM GAUGES, RIVETS. BAND-SAW MACHINE, STAY BLOCKS, etc, too numerous to mention. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell on tho promises of Mr Crawford, Arch Hill, THE WHOLE OF ABOVE GOODS, - AS PER BILL OF SALE. TERMS CASH. R. c. CARR] [d. B. TOXKS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, At-Twelve o'Clock S.S. ROTOITI AND TWO BARGES. B. TONKS & CO. Have been instructed by tho Knmo Colliery Company (Limited) to sell, on Wednesday, the llth instant, at the Brunswick Mart, mII E F OLLO WI N G -.- S.S. ROTOITI, of 27 11-100 register, aa she. now lies at anchor in Mechanics' Bay built by Fraser and Tinne ia 1377; a xood towing boht.. BARGE-carrieß 200 tons dead weight, and now lying off Gouk's ship-building yard. BARGE—similar to above, as she now lies at.Whangarei. ■ Dimensions and full particulars can be had from the Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, llth MAY,' At twelve o'Clock noon. STOUT, STOUT, STOUT, ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. G. W. BINNEY & SON Havo received instructions to sell by public auction at their Mart, Corn Exchange. Fort streot, on Wednesday, llth inst, at 12 o'clock noon, )f k.. CASES BOAR'S HEAD STOUT, a <_P stored ih Heather's Bond, and more oi•'• less damaged in the late tire. Terms &t eaje, ~y '""



Auctions. K1 1 " '' [J- F< B' TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock. .PIANO, SUITES,IEWING MACHINES, FILTERS, AND GENERAL HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES. ARTHUR"* BUDDLE Have been favoured with instructions *>«« g auction at their Mart, Queen street, on lues day next, at 11 o'clock a.m., A GOOD PIANO (in black and gold A caso).. Drawing-room, Dimnf-rpom, and Couches, Carpets, Rugs. Fenders, F'r| d J™? * Glass, China, and Earthenware llatedware Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils, Double and sugio Iron Bedsteads, Wire, Spring, and -Omw Mattresses, Palliasses, VWQ* Drawers, Washstands, Toilet Sets, lo.lc.warc, , Matting, Curtains, etc. <• , Sew  !On account of whom it may concern-* »c™ ing Machines (various makers), o water A first-class Ship's Stove, good Manglo Terms- Cash before delivery. . , 1 Tb. D TONUS. B. C. CARR.] „_;_« l TO-MORROW, At Eleven o'Clock. T. RA D E SALE OILMEN'S STORES, GROCERIES, &C, &C„ <XC. B. TONKS & CO. Havo received instruotions to sell to-morrow, at eleven o clock, t f_ A CASES TABLET SUGAR JL \J \7 GS half-chests China Teas 50 cases Colman's Starch 175 boxes Sperm Candles 16 balos Paper (assorted) 14 hales Paper Bags (assorted) 150 boxes Macaroni and \ crmicelli 10 Boxes Oakey's Knife Polish 30 Cases Pickles. IG Cases Salad Oil Ex Oamaru and America from London. R . c. carr] l> D- TONKS TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. TRADE SALE OF OILMEN'S STORES, GROCERIES, HOPS, DRIED FRUITS, Etc., Etc., Etc. Ex Oamaru and America. B. TONKS k CO. Havo received instructions to sell on Tuesday next, at 1) o'clock, 6QQ PACKAGES OILMEN'S <3*3 STORES- Groceries Dried Fruits Canned Goods 50 Barrels Currants 00 Boxes Elenies KO Boxes Sultanas 120 Boxes Muscatels .'"-,_ J,COO Boxes Figs . y !';0 Casef* Sardines 20 Sacks Shell Almonds 50 Cases Canned Fish 15 Bales Hops Etc. Etc. Etc. Ex Oamaru and America, from London R. ARTHUR] [J. F. BUDDLE TO-MORROW, at Twelve o'Clock. Devonport, North Shore. PIANO (by Broadwood), SUITE, PIC ' TURES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Havo been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at tho residence of the late Mr C. R. Johnson. Devonport..North Shore, next above Mr Pearco'a MastJnic Hotel, on Tuesday next, at twelve o'd6<*"iioon, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Piano by Broadwood, London, Silk Tapestry Suite of OPicces. Biisscls, Carpet, Fender, Stool, Wool Mats. Curtains, Spring Blinds, B.W. Chairs, Green Rop Suite, Fenders, Fire Irons, Marble Timepiece, Dining Table and Cover. Linoleum, Hearth Rugs, Glass China, and Earthenware, Iron Bedsteads, Mattresses, Commode. Washstand, Toilet Tables, Looking Glasses, Kitchen Utensils, Tubs, etc. On viow on the morning of the day of sale. , W. 5. COCHRANE] , [JAS. DACRE TO-MORROW. BOOTS AND SHOES, BOOKS, CLOTH ING, TINWARE, TOOLS, FANCY GGODS, STATIONER'S STOCK-IN-TRADE. The Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-streec, on Tuesday, May 10, at 11 o'clock, FANCY GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, Slippers,-Books, Envelopes, Lamps, Clo thing, Sponges, Drapery, Millinery, Tools, Toys, Clocks, Cutlery, Violin, Concertinas, Aceor deons. Slates. Overcoats. TINWARE, consisting of Kettles, Saucepans, Billios, Dippers, Coffeepots, Teapots, Funnels, C STATIONERS STOCK-IN-TRADE, compris ing Envelopes. Note and Foolscap, Blotting Paper, Pens and Pencils, Slates, Music Books, &c, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer.! C. E. I'ACET] A, M 11. RALSTON TO-MORROW, At Eleven o'Clock. CENTRAL AUCTION MART. PRODUCE, Furniture, Second-hand Clothing, Sundries, etc. Also, ,-* ' \ ;,V;.• Five Well-cured Albatross Skins. , * PAGET & RALSTON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 13, At Twelve o'Clock. TO CONNISSEURS {AND".THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND.*..* FANCY CHINA WARE, RUSTIC WARE, FANCY FLOWER POTS, FERN STANDS, HANGING FLOWER POTS, FLOWER HOLDERS VASES. ,T. M. JACKSON. , : . ~ Has received instructions' from' the importer to sell by public auction, on the premises, Queen street, next Mrs. Frrrovv, fruiterer, on- the above date, A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORT ___ MENT of FANCY CHIN AWARE, etc., as above, comprising Fancy Flowor, Pots, Fern Stands, Flower Holders, Ruatio Vases, Bulb Stands, Crocus Vases; Tulip Vases, Lotus Vases, Muelf Potc and Stands, Violot Stands, Fruit Boskets,, Hracinth Pots, Fancy Cruot Stands, Candle St oks, Watch Stands, Honey Pots, Shell Cups, Wine Trays, Trinket Baskets, Card Trays EgE Stands, Match Stand . Brush Trays, Fancy Jug*. Cheese Stands, Toast Racks, Gordon Trays, Fancy Tobacco Boxes, Dresden Baskets, a number of other articles too numerous to mention. This consignment should meet with a ready sale, as tho goods are of; the newest"and.-most iasMonable make, haTingbeen specially, picked ovor by the Importer when at homo. On view WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Catalogues in a few days. T. M. JACKSON, ;? Auctioneer, Vulcan Lano. CHAS. HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKKN. ■JJESKETH,- AITKEN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. Regular Sales every Tuesday of Hide. Skinß, Wool, Tallow, etc. ,; . QIT? MARKET,



Business Notices. ipHEAP SALE OF GROCERIES. Oamaru Potatoes, is. Bd. per cwt.: KMlb. Bags of Splendid Flour, 10s. (only 90 of this line left); %lb Bags of Wood's Floift*. Cs.; 251b. Bags of Wood's Flour, 3s. 3d.; 251b. Bags Oatmeal, 35.; 71b Bags Oatmeal, lid.; A Large Bottle of Eng lish Sauce, Bd.-, New Currants, <sd. per lo.; Elcme Raisins, Gd. per lb.; Sultana Raisins, 6d. per lb.; 51b. Best Rice, Is.; Finest Wairoa Cheese, from 3id. to sd. per lb.: "Wooden Wash ' Boards, 6d. each; Maize, Wheat, and Oats at the lowest possible p ices': Coffee, Is., Is. 4d., and Is. 6d. per lb.; Best Jams, ss. Cd. per dozen : A Good Jam, IJd. per tin; English Crushed Loaf Sugar 3Jd. per lb. All these Goods are Guaran teed First-class Quality, and delivered to any part of the city or suburbs free. P- EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. N.B.—For list of Teas, see other advertise nient. . . GOOD TEA FOR THE PEOPLE of Auckland at last. The Pacific Packet Company's Selected Teas can now be had at our establishment. Prices, Is. 6d., 25., and 25.6 d. These Teas havo only to be tried, and we feel sure that they will be appreciated. In order to introduce these Teas, To-night, and up till the end of May, we will givo A Present witu every Packet SOLD. Call early. EARLE & MONTGOMERY, Karangahape Road. I\TORTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY ; J3I . (LIMITED)., ~ , ~i, Notice is hereby given that tho Annual Meet ing of tho Shareholders of this Company will be held in the Company's office, Palmerston Build. ings.Queen-street, on MONDAY, May 16th, at eleven o'clock a.m., for the purpose of receiving t he Report of tho Directors for the year ending 31st March, 1887, and for any other business that may be brought before tho meeting. . By order of the Board of Directors. J. J. KER, Auckland, May Cth, 1887. Secretary. TIT ANTED Ktto WN. JUST ARRIVED. A Choice Assortment of LADIES' ULSTERS and PALETOTS, in the newest styles and materials. LADIES' STOCKINETTE JACKETS, hand somely braided, 22s Cd. Excellent value for cash. „ ■■■ i A. LOVETT, WELLESLEY STREET. , -T^T ANTED KNOWN- James Clare has Boats and Yachts for Hire at His Residence, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. Boats built to order at bis Yard, Customs-street West. Seven-ton Boat for Salo; suitable for oyster trade. T)OOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS SELLING OFF. SELLING OFF. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, AT WATTS'. Girls' Strong Laco Boota, size 7to 9, at.. 4s Cd Girls' Strong Lace Boots, size ID to 13, at 5s Cd Girls' Patent Laco Boots sizo 7 to 9, at.. 3s Hd Girls' Bock Front Elastic Sides, sto 6., at 3s 9d Girls' BiackFur Elastic Sides, 7 to9,at - 3s > 9d Girls' Block Front Elastic Sides.lo to 13, at 5s 9d Boys' Strong Laco Boots, size 10 to 13, at 5s lid Very Cheap Line Evening Shoes.. ... 3s Cd Very Cheap Line Satin Shoes .. ;. -5s lid Ladies' Elastic SidoMoroccOßoot .. Cs 6d Men's Strong Blucherd, nailed 1. ..5s lid Men's Strong Bluchers, bost make .„ Cs Hd Men's Elastic Side Boots, good ... .. 9s Cd; Arid a largo variety of every kind of Boots and Shoes at greatly Reduced Prices, at W. W AIT S', HOBSON-STREET, Corner of PITT-STREET, Auckland. * ... ; DIG TOES PROTECTED .. FROM /, ;,,:._ .'-y:,'...y ' WIRE NAILS, By* Wearing Boots Bought at THE ECONOMY BOOT SHOP; Victoria-street.". ""' *".' T> U B LI C NO T i;'C E. Notice is hereby given that tho business of the late Mr. L..H. Green, Nurseryman, of Lily Dale Nursery. Ono Tree Hill, carried on under the style of L. H. Greex and Sons, will continue under the same style by his two Sons. In thanking the Publicfortheir support during the last 17 years wo hope that by strict attention to business to merit a continuance of tho same. The planting season coming on now wo have for sale a splendid stock ot Fruit, Flower ing, Ornamental Shelter Trees, Shrubs, Plants, etc., which we can supply at reasonable prices. H. C. GREEN. F. A. GREEN. JJ" Z* 0. G. T. EXCELSIOR LODGE ANNIVERSARY. ' I A Social Gathering will bo held in the Term perauco Hall, Albert-street, on WEDNESDAY, May 11th. A grand programme has been got up for tho occasion, consisting of Songs, Duets,. Recitations and Parlour Games. Tea and Re freshments provided. Public cordially invited. Double Ticket, 2s Gd-. Doors open at 7 p.m. D. GOLDIE, Esq., Chairman. - CHOICE , TARANAEI : BUTTER. REGULAR SUPPLIES COMING FORWARD WEEKLY. Apply -~./.!. JOHN BUCHANAN.: .' AVONDALE ROAD DISTRICT. ; TAKE NOTICE. On and after the 25th May, ISB7, all Horses and Cattle, etc., found depasturing or straying on the Roads will be Impounded. ' : . Applications for the' office of Ranger will be received by ~. '~'•..''. . , -J ' -y.: . ... JOHN BOLLARD,, . *> :'•■',-'.'■'•'..',-'. * ' "'. .;"'' Chairman. A delaM jubilee exhibition." Artists desirous of Exhibiting-at.the above aro requested to notify this Secretary of the Auck land Society of Arts, and to send In their works to Mr Leech's, Shortland-etrcet.atonce, as theso must leave by the Waihora oh THURSDAY the 12th insu CD. WHITCOMBI. _..,,... . Secretary, A.S.A. Society ot Artß, .. r Auckland, 7th May, 18S7. ,_ , ; yHAI'S IK A NAM.-E-? Try "The Economy Boot Shop." There you will And own-made Boots, suitable {these times)* for all pockete. It* true to it« namo;' Womon'sLeather Slippers.. ; :-."' ..' 02 li Women's Kid Walking Boots -.'. ..0 6 9 Men's E.S. Boots .. ~ ;..- ..096 Boys' Strong Nailed Boots .". .'. 1! OCD Children's School Boots to size 13'; ' .. 0 4 0 Children's Copper Toe Balmorals, sto 6 0 311 EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESS-' ..',"'.. MAKER, 'y'" "7 Butteriek's, cut paper patterns, to suit any garment.. No .Lady should bo without them.' Metropolitan Fashions (8 pages) Id; 2s per annum post free. —— W. P. OGILVIE, Draper; Victoria-street. I WOOL, HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, ... TALLOW.; •: ■■-, ■-_. .:■ ... ' ' "HUNTER & NOLAN,;£i. V? ■■ : i -SS?-««irij _:.si-. Auctioneer.,



TENDERp^Tp---^. I the Hth, for SI Wil \V> vm^&^zl' T'° B !LL^V Tenders will be rec7iv»r ■ &P NESDAY MaymMo/to^«i" Tenders will be recoil WJ lOhMay, for tho Hosnitlf-«? n a \.A laundry work, fe.chFn^SliMl clothes. tt Particulars can ho ohtninJ/ ' "*{* at the offlce of the Boartl V&U r -•'• Hj^Wl ]^[ILLINERY^A N]) IN RE THE ASSIGNED Esn** 1- LATE CHARLES.GIBBstfjI OF AUCKLAND AND COB^' Tendors for the ; Stock-inti..*'" H chiefly of Millinery SS| tings and Goodwill 'b!'t^JK3ffß lately carried on hy MrTGibhHV Hobson. Street, wilfbe « e ?^l signed at his office, Fort st re i W tifi FRIDAY, tho. 13th May aVt^l the stock lists >nd conWo'na «S» tender may be inspected on i^9 the Gth instant.. The Stock IIjWM the shop, Hobson Street,; ITH^gIW tender not necessarily accepted. J. AITKEN COJftT; Late Advcrtlicmentj. HsPlß^- 1- '' "h DIREOT.S g ftltlll COSNECTI, N, <J W«H "WES,,. Il||fi||f|| portj; - The regulaTtw^ri, ii HERALD, 100 Al at Lloyd's 856 tons rogistw'^it above from Onehunga, on THURSm? 12th inst., at 10 a.m. mi \' All cargo must be booked at onr offlct, For freight, paisage, ■ and oUMtlsl apply, to- . , m^ STONE BROS,, 20, Qne^ TO LET, Store and Cottage, on \k% Roskill Road; rent,; lis perwfet-i opening for an enerßotic man-J.^-jntf bacconist, Karangahape Road W~ ANTED, a first-clas^Me^ Waitemata sßotel,- t}ssM\l sharp. ,■•■■■. -| ||S. REWAJtD.-Lost-onlS .Xv Bay Mare with; white'face and iii hind foot—G. Wallace, Karangahapaßtti MEETING of the -Waitana _S , Club will bo heldin thoEaßMEffii j MORROW (Tuesday),EVE^TN(kt'#| membors of the Second- and.; ThiM'-Fiftaas't requested to pbOppresent-^P.!(adiCfflffißS tary W.F.C. ____^$m_ W" ANTED. —__6<!\B__tyfij£i V.M.C.A., Albert!trcct,.Till m. on Tuesday and Friday;eveningstdtej winter months.Ofiico honrs. Slaja. to jpa ANTED.to;LET, NiooLarg^ in good locality, -unfurnished oriMi furnished, to lady. Low terms.-Apjfy §5 Registry, V.M.C.A., Albert-street1' -'- WANTEDj Working Houf^eewrMi try), several good geheralsJftfll'B rals, and young girls to assist, as M .'Ofr hours 9 a.m., to. 5 p.m., V.M.C.A.. Albert-street. ■ - WANTED, at. onc.e,«ebatif|ifr' Second-hand Grocer's;OwKi§' 20 feet long.- Apply, Boxso, P.O. ~ ■, ANTED td Let/. i^cjiMW' in Upper Quecia.-streci;:w3iK^ rent, 7s—Applv Mrs Roth, 2nd horn.pel to' bertson and Maxwell's Store; Upper QteaA, I HEREBY notify that I ■*.-»*> responsible for any debts 'coitiracfed ,w wife, Annie Amelia Snelgar, from this dsj.li May, 1837.—Joseph Snclgar. WANTED, by an 'experiencSd.Buck keeper, unemployed, tradesman to keep or majco • Jip: jflrßt-classataa, moderate charges.—Address R., SiARff a ■ 'YXTANTED, a, good '.General Servant,ts YY sleep away from, the home,-* 11 W. C. Dennes, Queen-street 77y.7; OST, .between Newton and iidill a Purse containing three;flW" some silver.—Finder liberally:re-ffarawHS- Casey's', Fresh Water. Baths. TO LET, Butcher's *: Shop, Hf * Road, next to,,Surman'a;StoratKnMg low to good tenant.-J.' V. 'Miles, low* Karangahape Road. I O LET, Barbers-shop and fiverooß! rent only.£l,per weokvin'Victo-« also four rooms, Aicxandra-strMt,tei)H!.»» ( rooms, Brown-street, rent 55.-WiUpiU| * Victoria-street; " :■_,''.■ •_ FOR, SALE, Ligbt-'Dog-'Carl^Mfe used, £9; Gi. Harness, notlpngj^a Horso, heavy hack, very showy,.;-w W» (wouldmako a splendid troop horseW|g and Bridle, £0. Owner leaving A?^ Apply to J. Andrews.'Biacksmi^ggg!^ /OmOSHER'S COFFEE. H| \J ROOM. Australian MutnM,W Buildings. Best Cup of Coffee m AucMf Cold Luncheons, &c. _______ -, WOLFE'S SCHNARPS'streng|ffig* braces tip the systom; against « Bo sure you obtain Wolfe's. < ■■■■■■. ..■■ __y "ORE WE BY TO » S A "'" oL Executors of the lato R*. ]™f "£ offers for the purchase ofithja Gw^fS. with Machinery, etc.. in Good•s^mffij- The Brewery is in' the sinSffi&' Town, and is capable of turning out so mm week. • ■"■■:' ; ' yy."-'i. Bottling plant complete. -,;. .&Am \m Thero is also a good 9-roomed dwelling on the property. , ... ■ ■ 'F6r further Particulars, amv^^j.-:;P,p. "'_ ''■•'■\-JUi\ ;Cit!rCha^b^V#^j^ lANOS, Harmopium^n^fflJ -Instruments Thhed; «^sp®av : Tuner from principal makers, W™___tm four shillings. - Address , P'ftnSf«,' Office. >______J^~s3s A SK your Grocers^; : Ro«^ _B_ Stareh.llb and *lb'fc&Sa&gn the best: wholesale.-Applr MM___m Masy, High-street Sole Agcntotof -W .^. jfacturors. - ■ *- ..J—T^^SS FOR SALE,. cheap. -,6. '■_?*&&& < Land, Hbuse, sA:.^^ " minutes of city.—Apply1 SrAnum^—r?g: = -A-."-'s: k -.'^';o';. F I KOEFOED'S T O M A T O^JjijJ mHE AUCKLAND COFFBE-HO^ i: COMPANY. KARANGAHAPB ROAD * THE ABOVE CO^^jSK Have taken Premises jj.„^ ■ Dk. Pdrchab's Sflhkdid BMCK o? ■■ Karanarahapeßoad, Where they have OP^S/.B^"!; and are now proPsr^Krfcw:- -, . ments at tho following P« . ! Tea.'small cup, Id. largo do, W g^J*|d-V" • !'Cotfee„ ~ Id. ... V»-3**^S&aSi Cocoa „_■„■■ „,,:W,.. ... ia- Roll *ffig • I Lemonade, IJd per bottle,, -~, ~t &« id | Rj| Ginger Beer, Hd ~ .MBread&W*?, GingorAleilJd; -' -Ham SaPj: ; : .- : Soda Water, IJd-;.:: » ' wich^? 1 •*■ ; Hop Beer, IJd .. Becfd"-** a Milk, Id per glass ....,' ■'.;;, Pork Pies. *"*%&.■] TEA, COFFEE, & COCOA. « P« ' ~~"r ~~ '' " -untflteo* *" Open daily from half-pastsixft.>»- <y£