Births.

DRYLAND.-On April 12, the wife of Frederick Dryland. Prospect Terrace, Mount Roskill, of a daughter. MACINDOE.—At her residence. Crammer lload, Surrey Hills, on the 19th. inst., Mrs Xi'rank B. Macindoe of a son. MUIR,— At her residence, Pehiakura Station, on April 13, the wife of A. Muir of a daughter. TOLS.—On April 18, at Wcliington, the wife of Hon. J. A. Tole of a daughter.

Deaths.

BUBNS.-On April IS, at his father's residonco, llobson-strcct, John Stuart, beloved son of Margaret and Andrew Burns; aged 20. a ell

asleep in Jesus. ~ , Funeral will leave his late residence for Onehunga, at 2.30 p.m. Thursday. C'HEPMELL.-On March 28, at Guernsey, Httvilanrt Le Mesurier Chepmoll, D.D., late Chaplain Royal Military College, Sandhurst;

aged 715 yeara. GREKNSLADB.— Oh April 17, at the father's residence, Bird-iii-the-Hand Hill, Thames, Florence May, infant daughter of Mr James Qrucn3lade ; aged 12 months. TREAOY.-On Aprii 18, at her parents' resi dence, Cheltenham Boaoh, tho beloved daughter of Denis and Mary A. Treacy ; agod 1 year and 8 months.-

CHIEF POST-OFFICE.

Mails'wlU close as under:—

This Day

For Whansarei Heads, Waiapu, Wangarci, Parua, Kamo, and Mangavrai, per Welling ton, at 5 p.m. For Gishorne. Napier, Southern Ports, per Aus-

tralia, at 5 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Waitalu, at op.m, For Thames, per Kotuku, at 5.30 p.m.

Wednesday, 20th inst. For Thames, per Rotomahann, at 10-30 a.m. For Coronmnucl, per Coromnndel, nt, 11.30 a.m. For New Plymouth, Southern ports, per Mac gregor, at. 1 p.m. Per Wairarapa as follows :— For Incli;i China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi, per Orient steamer, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 3 p.m. Laio letters for Sydney and Melbourne only, at 4.20 p.m. United Kingdom mail will be due in London on June 7. For T.iuranjta, Katikati, Aonffatetc, and Opo via Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. TiiuksdaY, 21st. For Port Fitroy, Tryphena, and Olcupu, per lona, at 7 a.m. ForWaiwera, Tc Kapa, and Warkworth, per Hose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitara and Southern ports, per Gairlocn, at 11 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Ports, per Tarawbra, at 11 a.m. For Opotiki, Douglas, 1 p.m S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

LATE SHIPPING.

IMPORTS.

Per Ada C. Owen, 14,000 gallons of lime juice, 200,000 oranges, 34 tons copra, 13 bales cotton.

ARRIVAL OF THE TARAWERS.

The Tarawera arrived from Sydney shortly after 3 p.m. She experienced on her voyage easterly winds.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

P. & O. STEAMER ASHORE.

TWO HUNDRED PASSENGERS

ON £OiB»

An Alarming Accident.

(Reu-ter.)

London, April IS. News is to hand that the Peninsular and Oriental steamship Tasmania went ashore on Saturday night on Monahi Rocka, off the Coast of Corsica. The women and children have been landed, but the rest of the passengers, number ing two hundred, remain on board. Assistance has been sent to the scene of the wreck.

COLONIAL DEFENCES.

The Scheme Approved of.

It is now announced that the following decisions were arrived at by Auckland delegates at their meeting on Friday last to consider the question of Imperial defence. It was resolved to recommend that the Imperial Govern ment should supply three cruisers, two vessels of the archer type and two torpedo gun boats, on condition that the existing fleet in Australasian waters is unlessened, and that the colonies pay the cost of main tenance, which is estimated at per annum on the peace footing and in time of war; England to pay for extra vessels and retiring allowances of the officers and men. The Imperial Government will, it is expected, approve of the scheme.

ASTRONOMY CONGRESS.

[special.]

London, April 18,

M. Flourens, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, opened the Astro nomical Congress.

(special).

A FREE TRADE VICTORY.

London, April 17

The Protection v. Free Trade struggle, which has been going on in the Swedish districts, has resulted in a complete victory for the upholders of Free Trade.

ANTARTIC EXPLORATION.

Baron Nordenskjold, who purposes leading an "expedition to the Antartic Ocean, hopes to start by Christmas.

BANKRUPT BULGARIA.

Desperate Difficulties of the Principality.

(special message).

London, April 15. The financial condition of Bulgaria is becoming more critical. The at tempt to float a loan on the European market in order to meet tlio moro pressing engage ment..'? hw entirely faiied, and the lidgutiey fire new arranging to mort gage the liustchuk railway,

THE AFGHAN WAR.

STRENGTH OF THE BEBEL FORCES.

[special message.[

London, April 17. The Governor of Candahar states that he will be unable to attack the Ghilzais until he has been reinforced.

LORD HARTINGTON ON THE IRISH QUESTION.

[Special.]

London, April 18. Iv his speech at Edinburgh, the Marquis of Hartington said the time had not yet arrived for a satisfactory solution of the Irish difficulty. He urged that prior to any feasible attempt being made to influence the Irish party or sacrifice the integrity of the Empire, it would be necessary for that party to throw over revolutionary principles.

THE PHCENIX PARK MURDER.

COMPLICITY OF HOME RULERS.

(SPECIAL.)

London, October 17. The Times has published a fac simile of a letter signed by Mr. Parnell, and which is believed to have beeh addres sed to Patrick Egan, a week after the Phoenix Park murders. Mr. Parnell explains that he was compelled to denounce the outrage as tho only course open to him consistent with good policy, and although he regretted the accident by which Lord Frederick Cavendish had been murdered, he admits that Mr T. H. Burke got no more than his deserts.

FRENCH ANIMOSITY TO ENGLAND.

The French press are resuming their furious onslaughts on England. The charges comprise quite a variety of sins against the French nation.

UNIVERSAL PENNY POST.

London, April 13.

The "Daily News" advocates the establishment of universal ponny post age.

PRISONS AND ASYLUMS.

Mr Deakin is inquiring into the general mode of working prisons and asylums in this country.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(keutek's caul egeam,)

Melbourne, tuis day.—Mr McGowan, Deputy postmaster General, who recently returned from Europe, died yesterday after a short illness.

Jubilee Fireworks.

The Government have authorised the ex penditure of £15,000 for the illumination of Jubilee Buildings in connection with the Jubilee celebration.

Late Shipping News.

Sydney, this day.—arrived, last night, s.s. Wakatipu from Brisbane. London, Monday.—Arrived, at Plymouth, the Orient steamship Potosi.

ACCIDENT TO AUCKLAND MEN.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. An accident happened this afternoon to Messrs Boyers and Saunders (formerly of Auckland), the contractors for the erec tion of the slaughter-house at Parawai, owing to some scaffolding giving way. The oxtent of the injuries has not get been ascertained, but they are believed to be . serious.

Mr Justice Ward, in camera, this after noon, heard and disposed of two Bank ruptcy - applications. ■ Dr. - Laishley's application for reference of his bill of costs in vo M. H. Roe to the Registrar for taxation was' postponed, leave being given for the tiling of a petition of a further affidavit. In re Harry Neil Smith (a bank nipt), Mr James Russell applied on behalf of the Kamo Colliery Co., petitioning creditors) that their cost should be taxed by the Registrar and paid. The application was granted.

On 'Change to-day business is very quiet, the natural outcome of no news fjom the mines. Cambrias were selling at 4s 9d, and there was still a demand for Saxons at 2s 8d and 2s 9d. Trenton's are worth 18s to 15s 3d. Bank of Now Zealand shares areverydull and weaker than yesterday. Until the dividends are de clared upon the 28th inst., this stock will not improve.

Captain Brothers, Hobson-street, writes with reference to his case against the North Shore Ferry Company. He says: ''Having read my case in your last evening's Star, allow me to say you are not giving the whole statement of the matter to the public. If you will be good enough to insert the following you will greatly oblige. Ist. Having < been introduced to Mr Quick, we ar ranged to take 400 shares in his company, paying £300 cash and the other £100 to be worked out when boats were rnnning, bearing interest at the rato of 7 per cent., until absorbed by calls. At pre sent there are 15s paid up, or supposed to be paid by shareholders. I have paid it, and got the reasonable amount of interest of £7 for twelve months paid into Court. 2ndly :Is it very feasible that I, as the first; master joining Mr Quick's company, was to be palmed of with the second boat. Also is it probable that I would pay my money in, £300, to wait two years to become a ferry boat captain. I say it is not feasible to any right-thinking mind. However it is ruled otherwise." Our correspondent concludes by urging that a meeting of shareholders should be held to consider the position of the Company's affairs,

Accident at Waitakerel.

A gumdiqger, named Daniel Mason, got several of his ribs broken by a fall from his horse while pig-hunting. He was brought to the hospital.

WAIKATO NEWS.

(BY TELEGKAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, this day. Lawrejtce Heys, the unfortunate man who died on Saturday, leaves a wife and six helpless children. Great sympathy is felt for them.

Dr. Kenny, the newly-appointed hos pital surgeon, arrived here on Satur day. Yesterday, in company with Mr Graham, Chairman of the Hospital Board, he visited the building to be used as a temporary hospital, on the Ohaupo Road near the lake, which the Board have rented for £95 per annum for three years with the right of purchase. He expressed approval of the house and dwell ing, which is all that can be desired.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The Board met at 2.30 this afterneon.

* Present : W. R. Waddel (chairman), J. M. Clark, J. Lamb, J. Winks, Laßoche, Phillipps, Devorc, Niool, T. Henderson jun., C. Button.

The New Zealand Fbozen Meat Com pany's Lease.— A letter was received from the Secretary to . this Company, ac knowledging receipt of the resolu tion passed by the Board at its last meeting, and expressing regret that the Board had found itself unablo to carry out the terms of the oiler of 29th June. The directors, however, accepted the amended terms of the Board. Charges ox Island Pkoduce.—A com munication was received from Messrs Donald and Eclonborough, asking that limejuice and coffee in the bean be placed on the list of special island produce, subject to tbe landing charge of Is per. ton. The firm imported large quantities of lime juice, and in their competition with Sydney they found the wharfage on tho bulky article a heavy tux. Extension of Time.—Mr A. Sutherland wrote asking for an extension of time in con nection with the Hobson-street wharf

contract. Panmdue Bridge.-Mr S. Baird wrote calling attention to the serious loas ho had sustained through tho bridge-keeper at Panmuro Bridge for vessels trading there. Ho was not aware if tho Board had any jurisdiction over that part of tho har bour, but thought it monstrous that one in dividual should have the power to retard the business of tho whole district. The writer had offered to pay whatever charges the bridgo-keepor might demand, to allow his boat to get through, but he declined. There was a boat lying on the Otahuhu side of the bridge since 29th March. This latter had been referred to the Board solicitors. Messrs Russel and Campbell who for warded an opinion thereon. It was to the eflect that the Board had no authority respecting tho cearge on the keeper thereof. They suggested, however, that representations re the stoppage of the navigation might be made to tho Colonial Secretary. Impingement.—Mr H. N. "Warner, sur veyor to the Board, wrote stating that hia attention had been drawn to the fact that Mr Clare's reclamation was coming outside high-water mark into the harbour. Mr Warner also reported that Mr Withcforcl's"reclamation rather conceded than encroached. Application.—C. A. La Roche, who has served his five years' cadetship under the Board, wrote asking for the position of Assistant Engineer to the Board. Rkjkcted Piles.—Mr S. Jones requested that the Engineer beasked to state his reason for rejecting 14 out of 46pileshe had brought from Hokianga fortheßoard under contract. Macklon Bros, wrote in the same connec tion They had had 00 piles con demned out of 70. E. K. Cardne wrote on behalf of Bernard and Co., of Hokianga that 27 piles, out of 50 de livered, having been rejected by the En gineer, it would be impossible to supply more timber at schedule prices. George Weeks and A. Mearny also complained of rigid demands of the Engineer respect ing the piles.

ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS FIRE.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Patea this day. A store situated in Bedford-street owned by Mr McGuire, of Hawera, and occupied by Benseley ano Co., which was to bo opened on the 23rd. instant, was burned down this morning. The building was of little value, bub the stock consisting of drapery, crockery, and sewing machines was valued at £500. So far as known there was no insurance. The origin of the fire is a mystery as there had been no lights in the building since Tuesday last.

POLITICAL POINTS.

(BY TELEGRPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The Spoakorohip of Counsel.

Ministers who have until to-day professed to know nothing whatever, about Sir Wil liam Fitz Herbert'! reported resignation of tha speakei;sh,ip j of the Council ,pow admit that intimation has been received that the formal resignation will shortly be to hand. It is understood that arrangements will be made whereby Sir William will be reinstated on his return, and the Hon. G, M. Watcrhouse will meantime bo ap pointed temporarily to the office.

Southern Criminal Sessions.

(BY TELEGKATII—FEESS ASSOCIATION.)

Timaru, this day. The Supreme Court Criminal Sessions openec to day. The judges charge contained no special directions or comments. Thos. Roney pleaded guilty of forgery at Oamaru (2 charges) and was sentenced to 2^ years' imprisonment for each. Eliza Whitten, for stealing from a dwelling was sentenced to three years' imprisonment.

The Whaleboat races of the St. Georges' Rowing Club, for medals presented by the Vice-Commodores, are fixed for Saturday afternoon next. Six crews have entered to compete and as all are very equally matched some close racing is expected. Senior and Junior pair-oar races follow on the 30th inst. the prizes being gold and silver medals provided by the officers and commif.teo.

■Mr Theophiles Cooper was yesterday asked if he would contest the Rodney seat at the next geueral election. In reply to the deputation, he statod that he would take time to consider the matter. Mr Cooper's name has also been mentioned in connection with the City West seat, and, as we have reason for believing that the representation of a city con stituency would be more in conson ance with Mr Cooper's desires, it is quite likely he would accept nominations for that seatif suitably requisitioned,

Printed and Published

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THE AUCKLAND EVENINtf STAR, TUESDAY. APRIL 19, 1887,



Auctions- TO-MORROW, atJßleven o'Clock. ON THE PREMISES, NEWTON. F. J. JONES Newton, TPwRAPERY, MILLINERY, FANCY "^ GOODS, &c, &C, Amounting to nearly £7,00. The Whole to be Bold Without Reserve. Further Particulars in To-morrow's' Paper. W S. COCHBANE.] [JAS. DACBB. TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CHAPEL STREET. The Subscribers will sell by Auction on the nremises (two doors beyond the Bricklayers Arms) Chapel Street, on WEDNESDAY, m^'wHOLE^rTHE HOUSEHOLD CnoffoniorT Cruets, Platedware, Glassware, Crockery, Sewing Whine. Curtains, Fonder, Books? Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattresses. Bedding, Mirrors. Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Kitchen Stove and Utensils, etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, APRIL 25, Ab 12 o'Clock Noon. - LAND AT KOHU KOIIU, HOKIANGA. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. Tho Subscribers have been instructed by the Registrar of the Supremo Court to Sell by Public Auction, on Monday,2sth instant, at 12 o'clock noon, ALL THAT PIECE OF LAND, being a Portion of a Block, situated on the Hokianga River, and called Kohu Koliu, being tho Rosidue of tho Land comprised lnCertin cate of Title. Volume 30, Folics 8S and 89, of the Land Transfer Register Book. For furt.hcrparticnlars, apply to— SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, Ab Twelve o'Clock noon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. CATHERIKE-STREET, OFF CHURCII-STREET, ONEHUNGA. G. W. BINNEY & SONS Have received instructions from Mr Kirkbam (who is loaving the district) to sell by public auction, on the premises, ON WEDNESDAY, 20Tn APRIL, At Twelve o'Clock, nriHE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD JL FURNITURE AND EFFffiCIS, Comprising: HANDSOME TRICHORD IRON - FRAME PIANOFORTE, in WALNUT CASE WALNUT AND BLACK ENGLISH-MADE PRIZE HARMOIUUM, S STOPS, BY LAURENT EIGHT-STOP HARMONIUM, by SERONTK TI "TH.ES TABLES, WHATNOTS. BEDSTEADS SPRING AND HAIR MATTRESSES WASHSTANDS, DRESSING TABLES CHEST DRAWERS, LOOKING GLASSES CHEFFONIER, KILTING MACHINE SEWING MACHINE, Etc., Etc, KITCHEN UTENSILS AND RANGE. Also, At One O'clock. LADY'S RIDING HORSE WITH SIDE SADDLE AND BRIDLE GENTffiMAN'S SADDLE, BRIDLE, AND SUN DRIES. On View on Morning of Sale. C. HESKETH.] [A. AITKEN. AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL. TOMORROW, At 12 o'Clock. CHOICE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, WITH SIX ACRES CLEAR VOLCANIC LAND, AT MOUNT. ALBERT. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. The Subscribers will soil by auction, on Wednesday, April 20, at 12 o'clock noon, in the above Hall, mHE WHOLE OF LOT 2, of a Sub- B division of Lots 7 and 8, of a Subdivision o£ Allotment 36, Parish of Titirangi, containing oa 2r 22p, and having erected thereon a Super ior New Family Residence of EIGHT ROOMS, with Large OUTBUILDINGS, all insured for £500. The Land is pure volcanic, laid out in Grass Paddock, Plantations and Orchard. The Upset Price will be extremely low, one of £780 being the amount of the First Mortgage only, with expense of sale. Tho Property Tax Valuation is £1,100. Also, DESIRABLE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE SITES OR SMALL FARMS. Adjoining the forogoing and porfons of same Sub-division. Lot 1— Containing about i acres, with Orchard and Grass Paddocks, and capital Building Site. Lot 6—Containing 3 acres, being one fine Grass Paddook, all fenced in and planted, with largo road frontage. Lot 7—Containing 3 roods 31 perches, with main road frontago and fenced in. Lot s—Containing about 2J acres; rough vplcanio. Lot i— Containing 7a 3r 28p of capital loam land, drained and in grass, and fenced in. Nearly surrounded by a Creek and large Willow Trees, with Splendid Site for an Orchard and Garden; all ploughable land. These Properties arc on the Threo Mile Radius Line of the General Post-office, in a Good Neighbourhood, with good metalled roads to them, with tine views, and close to both 'bus and rail; are very suitable for suburban residences, Milk or Poultry Farms or Mar ket Gardens, and will all have access to a never-failing private supply of good water, and at tho upset prices, no cheaper proper ties have been ottered for salo ; they being only two thirds of property tax value, and none of thorn will be bought in. For particulars apply to Messrs Connell and Cooper, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane, or to— HESKETH, AITKEN & CO., Auctioneers. R. ARTHUR] [J. F. BUDDLE THURSDAY NOON. FINE HOMESTEAD AND FARM, HELENSVILLE, KAIPARA. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have received instructions to sell by auction at their Estate, House, and Land Sale Rooms, second floor, " Arthur's Mart," on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, mHAT SUPERIOR FARM, with Home- B stead and Buildings, known as Mr James McLeod's, closo to the township of Hclensvillo, adjoining tho Kaipara River, being Sections No. 8 and 9 of Block 11, Kaipara Survey District and part of Tauranga-Kawau Block, No. 2211, containing 387 acres 2 roods 19 perches of very flno, rich land, well watered, and commanding a good market for all kinds of produce,



Auctions. ■ "- APPLES, APPLES, and Jt PEARS. Has received instructlons'to sell by Auctton^at his Mart, Fort-stroct Blue Store, no ■ 1 PEARS, O" in good condition. Terms cash. ____— : " " , [vv. V. b. R" TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, FRUIT, &C. To be sold by Public Auction at ARTHUR'S MART, At 11 o'clock, a.m. F PRODUCE. -Potatoes, Onions, Oats, Biscuits, Confectionery. Lollies. FRUIT at 1 o'clock p.m.—Apples, Pears, Quinces, Lemons, &c. TERMS-CASH BEFORE DELIVERY. E. ARTHUR] [J- F« WDDUt THURSDAY, 11 a.m. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF BALANCE OF STOCK OF DRAPERY", CLOTH ING,' BOOTS, FANCY GOODS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &C. ARTHUR & BUDDLE Have received instructions to hold at their Mart, Queen Street, First Floor, on Thursday next, at 11 a.m., A CLEARING-OUT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing. Boots, Fancy Goods, Gold and Silver Jewellery, etc., Second-hand Clothing, etc. Terms Cash before delivery. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. ON THE PREMISES, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Near top of Pitt-sfcreet), GEEAT SALE MR. G. CARTER'S OSASSIGNBD STOCK - DRAPERY, MILLINERY, UNDER, LINENS, SATINS, SILKS, PLUSHES, CALICOES, SHEETING, CRETONNES, HABERDASHERY, &C. F. J. JONES Will Sell by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY, at 11 o'clock, on the premises, Newton, DRESS MATERIALS, Silks, Satins, Merinos, Lustres, Oatmeal Cloth, Wincey, Prints Cashmerct, Velveteens, Calicoes. Sheet ings, Shirtings, Table Damask, Cretonnes, Ladies' Underlinen, Mantles, Jackets, Ladies and Children's Costumes, Ulsters, Woollen Squares, Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, Gloves. Very large assortment of Hosiery ; Fur Capes; large variety choice Ribbons; Silk Squares; also. Men's Football Jerseys and Hose. Large variety Feathers, Hat Ornanments, etc. The -whole of the Stock amounting to £671, will bo sold without the slightest reserve. K. C. CABR] tB- D- TOKKS TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. At Residence of Mr I. Levy, Grey-street, opposite Hellier House. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE AND EFFECTS. B. TONES & CO. Have received instructions from Mr Isaac Levy to sell on "Wednesday, April 20, com mencing at 11 o'clock. HIS ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE AND EFFECTS, Including: ELEGANT WALNUT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, in Silk Cretonne ; 11 pieces . MAGNIFICENT SPANISH MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD, with Plate-glass Back, very Handsomely Carved f LARGE SPANISH MAHOGANY CHEST DRAWERS SOLID MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBE LARGE HANDSOME GILT CHIMNEY GLASS NEW WALNUT UPRIGHT GRAND IRON FRAME PIANO by Haake LARGE HANDSOME BRONZE FOUNTAIN, with all appurtenances complete &c, &c, &c The whole of the Furniture is of a Superior Description, and has been chosen with s.'reat care. It is impossible to give detailed liat in advertisement, but the Furniture wil be Catalogues now Ready. CHAS. HESKETII.] [ALEX, AITKEN. AGRICULTURAL HALL, CITY MARKET. Removed to Mart for convenience of Sale. BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, WASH STANDS, AND WARE, BED CLOTHING, CHAIRS, TABLES, GLASSWARE, CROCKERY, CUTLERY, &c. HESKETH, AITKEN & CO. Have received instructions from the proprietors, who have relinquished business, to sell at the above Hall, on Friday next, the 22nd instant, at one o'clock, THE GREATER PORTION of Furni ture, etc.. of a large Boarding-house, con sisting of Couches, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mat tresses, Blankets, Sheets, Counterpanes, Pillows and Slips, Carpets, Mats, Linoleum, Curtains, Cruets, Looking Glasses, Crockery. Cutlery, Cooking Utensils, Kitchen Runge, Large Stove (quite new). 2 Eight-day Clocks, several Pictures, and Large Plunge Bath. &c., . &c, &c. All in excellent condition, having had very little wear or tear. Without Reserve. THURSDAY, APRIL 21. SALE EXTRAORDINARY. HAVANNA CIGARS. MANILLA GIGARS. GERMAN CIGARS. TURKISH CIGARETTES. TO IMPORTERS, TOBACCONISTS, CLUB, AND HOTEL KEEPERS. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to Sell, on the above date, at 11 o'clock, *^^^i AAAHAVANNA, MA OOOaIRRP NILLA, GERMAN CIGARS, AND GERMAN CIGARETTES. Catalogues and Samples on view, Wednesday. To Importers, Connaisseurs, Club, and Hotel-keepers this is a chance soldom to be met with to secure a first-class article. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. 8 TON PUNT, CORRUGATED IRON, 2,000 FEET TIMBER, Etc. T. M. Jackson has been instructed by the contractor for the Rangitoto Beacon to sell on the Reclamation (date in future advertise ment), 8 TON PUNT in first-class order,' 100 sheets Corrugated Iron, 2,000 feet assorted Kauri Timber, Wheelbarrows, Iron Work, and sundries, etc., etc. T. W. JACKSON, Auctioneer, Vulcan Lane. WALTER J. DOWDEN, 1 AUCTIONEER, ! QUEEN-S TRE ET. • pRODUCE SALE EVERY FRIDAY.



Public Notice^ A q an antidote to the consequence of late hours Wolfe's Schnapps stands pre- ! LACE CUR- S J TAINS ! !-A New Style of Lace Cur- Although the newest of the newest de- will be sold at 35 per cent, less than their Slgw at T Short's Great Clearance Sale, by orfe^ofthcjxcutors, . ,_. H- —XvEvou lost your appetite? men •r AM GOING TO SBK of T^OW'ON'Y'IBW' at jj-^y OOLLAMS^aa SMKNT. "~SYDBNHAM HOUSB, GREY-3TBBET. ADMISSION FEBK. ATBW"ZBALAND" T WEEDS ingreat variety. A""GOOD TWKKD SUIT for 40s; with an A. extra par Of Tronsera, 503. A STOUNDIN& l\ -^OX'3 NO. 3 SERGK SUIT. £3 ss; with an £ extra pair of Tronaere, £3 158. FEW CAN COMPETE I hTvY BLACK or BLUa DIAGONAL SUITS, with bound edges. fromTOa. "none can excel i REBS SUITS. £5; extra quality, Silk Lined, £6 10a. Lateet Style and Perfeot Fit. —VER"COATllfGS~sßieiaid" Variety In Twefds. from 50s. In Beavers, Naps, Pilots, and Worateds. from 70a to 90s. A WOOLLAMS & £JO.'S —JU%ILEB QIFT OF £%Q XVTILL be given for the "fcTKAREST GUESS 88 to HOW MANY BEANS aro Contained in the Jar -vrOW ON VIEW In oar Window. NEW ZEALAND TWEED SUITS, from 45a to 90a, fir ADS TO MEASURE IN SIX HOURS! rpHEN WHY WKAR SLOPS ? "~~ ~~~ E"v¥rFcustomer acknowledges fpHAT~THE VALUE OBTAINED A T OUR ESTABLISHMENT OUitPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. A.. W OOLLAMS & Co., CYDENHAM HOUSE, STREET AUCKLAND. XI LECTION OF SCHOOL COM- Ih SUTTEES. Meetings of Householders to elect School Committees will be held on MONDAY, 26th April inst., as under :— Auckland City. 7.30 p.m.. Nelson-street School Avondale, 7.30 p.m.. School Bombay, 7.30 p.m., School Cambridge, 7.30 p.m.. Public Hall Coromandel, i p.m., School Devonport, 7.20 p.m.. School Driving Creek, 7 p.m., School Drury. 7.30 p.m.. School East Tamaki. 7.30 p.m.. School Ellerslie, 7 p.m., School Epsom, 7.30 p.m., School Graf ton Itoad. 8 p.m., School Hamilton East, 8 p.m., School Hamilton West, 7.30 p.m.. Public Hall Harrisville. 7.30 p.m.. School Helensville, 8.30 p.m., School Henderson's Mill, 3 p.m., School Howick, 7 p.m., School Huntly, 7 p.m., School Karaka. 3 p.m., School ,• Lake. 7.30 p.m., School i Maketu, 7 p.m., School "•'. Mangerc, 7.30 p.m., School Mauku West, 3 p.m.. School Mercer, 7.30 p.m., School Mount Albert. 7.30 p.m.. School Mount Eden, 7.30 p.m.. School Mount Roskill, 7.30 p.m.. School Newmarket, S p.m.. School Newton, 7.30 p.m., Newton East School Ngaruawahia, 7.30 p.m., Old School Northcote, 7.30 p.m., School Onehunga, 7.30 p.m.. School Qtahuhu, 7.30 p.m.. Public Hall Otara, 3 p.m., School Pakuranga, 7.30 p.m., Public Hall Panmnre, 7 p.m., School Papakura, 7.30 p.m., School Papakura Valley, 2 p.m., No. 1 School Paparata, 7.30 p.m.. School Parnell, 7.30 p.m.. School Patumahoe, 3 p.m., Public Hall Pokeno Hill, 7.30 p.m., School Pokeno Valley, 3.30 p.m., School Ponsonby, 7 p.m., School Pukekohe East, 7 p.m., School Pukekohe West. 0.30 p.m., School Puni, 7.30 p.m.. School Remuera, 7.30 p.m.. School Tamaki West, 7.30 p.m.. School Titirangi, i p.m., School Tuakau, 7 p.m., School Turanga Creek, 7.30 p.m., School Waikomiti, 6 p.m.. School Wairoa South, 7 p.m., School Waiuku, 3 p.m., Commercial Hall Warkworth, 3 p.m., School Woodhill, 7.30 p.m., School Woodside, 7.30 p.m., School MOUNT ALBERT ROAD BOARD, —— ELECTION OF TRUSTEES. Notice is hereby given that nominations of Candidates for two (2) vacancies will be received by me at the Christian Meeting House. New North Road, at noon on Saturday, April 30th, 1887. And a Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the same place on Friday, May 6th, 1887, between the hours of nine a.m. and six p.m. S. BROOKING, ■. " Returning Officer. High Street. Auckland, April 19th, 1887. JOHN LAMB, of the Auckland Roller Mills and Biscuit Manufactory, Fort-street, takes thfi liberty of intimating to the public that he has put on the market a " PATENT POR RIDGE MEAL," made from pure wheat, which is much cooler than oatmeal; and it will be seen from the analysis of Mr J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst, which is annexed, that this is a most valuable food, and it is giving entire satisfaction. It can be obtained at most of the leading grocers' in Auckland and suburbs in 71b bags and up wards, and Brown Bread made from this meal from the leading bakers. In malting the por ridge, the water should be boiling before the meal is put in. Auckland, February 12,1887. J. Lamb, Esq., Auckland. Sir,—At your request I obtained a sample of your "Porridge Meal "from your mill on the 31st ulto., and have examined the sample, with the following results :— Analysis. Moisture 12"35 Soluble Albuminoids 1-10 Sugar, Gum, and Dextrine.. .. 5-15 Gluten .. 7-06 Cellulose 2-5S Starch and Fat 70-30 Ash .. .. -95 100" This sample was produced entirely from wheat and these results show the preparation of a valu able article of food from which a large propor tion of the bran has been removed. The nitro genous matter is present to a greater degree than it would be in flour prepared from this wheat, while the retention of the germ in the meal adds greatly to its value as a flesh-pro ducer, owing to the large amount of albumi noids thus retained. The ash is heavier than in ordinary wheat flours, and as this is chiefly composed of phosphates, which are very im portant as bone-forming materials, it will be seen how beneficial this food will prove to children. lam of opinion that this preparation will prove of great dietetic value, but to ensure its easy assimilation by the system it will re quire care in cooking, and will need at least thirty minutes at a boiling temperatu-e to attain this result. I have tho honour to be Your obedient servant, J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyut;



■ Tended ---^§ IN THE MATTER OF ALli*,W ALEY, of Auckland, Jewell3ri«6j2^R Tendera scaled and endorsed, "Itnt' I'H Aloy's Estate," will be received by thalrW' signed, up to noon on WEDNESDAY™'i April, 1537, for the Stock in Trade andM ~ either as a whole or separately. *.w«f^ Stock Sheets and Conditions at mv offlm 'H'' ■ JOHN LA«H| Auckland, April 7,1887. Z^t H T)O ROUG H OF DEVONpORIp TENDERS FOR GRAZING, Tenders will be received up to 4nm ill MONDAY, 25th inst., for the Lease of cffiS^ Reserve (22 acres), for one or two yeanT^'H Conditions to be seen at my place of bo^Hi Victoria Itoad. • J. DINS DALE, Town Cte^lß Devonport, April 18th, 1887. * -j%/B"OUNT EDEN ROAD Dlig^B Tenders will be received by the DnSenL-Tj until noon of WEDNESDAY, April 20th, & completion of Briely and Freney"g Com*- Mount Eden and Windmill Roads. Plaa*j£ X may be seen at Mr. Horace IlammondVmS H 15 Coombes s Arcade. ■'■' m R. UDY */- Chsfaa^ig IyORTH N.Z.'FARMERS' CO-OP^H J3l TIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd, -w| IN LIQUIDATION.- - ' ' ' Separate Tenders will be received at fit oflice until noon of FRIDAY, 22nd AprilfJ? for the following:— 1. Large and-convenient Store on Breafcwat. close to Railway Station, and having -witter frontage, lease li years to run; annual m £76; right to remove store at end of lease. 2. Powerful Hydraulic Lift now in use at thi warehouse, to be removed within one weekji tenders being accepted. Not bound to aoim the lowest or any tender. ', W. GARRETT IT. ~ ,-; GEO. FRASEIi/ "Q^aato^ Customs Street West. O B U I L D E R.i ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO i HOUSE AT PENROSE (MQUNT SMART),, Tenders are invited for the above works iDJjH noon of the 26th inst. ARTHUR P. WILSON, ■ I Arcbitwj B m O B U I L D E R'Jj Tenders -will bo received until Noon M THURSDAY, April 21st, for the Erection wrt|| Completion of a Six-roomed House at DeriM port, North Shore. EDWARD ■ I Architect S MOUNT ALBERT ROAD DISTEICti Tenders will be received until 10 a.ra,:an SATURDAY, April 23, for the Formation oil Second Avenue, Kingsland Estate. ••;. Eg Plans, &c, may be seen at my ofßce. HORACE HAMMOND, C.E., 15. Coombes s Arcade, If mO CAR PENT E R S.| Tender* will be received by the undersigned! up to the 23rd inst., for the erection of a hpuaeitl Kirikiiiroa, 3 miles from Hamilton, Waikatnl Plans and Specifications may be seen at ThauHl Hotel. • U D.RICHARDSON, :;;'| Architect, Cambridge.jg mO. BUI LD E R-i Tenders will be received until Noon of MONDAY, April 2nth, for the Erection wk Completion of Council Offices at DovonpOrt,' NortnShorc. EDWARD BARTLEY , > .Architect* FTHENDERS will be received until noon $ J FRIDAY, April 22, 1887, for the erection of i residence at Devonport ALLRIGHTj ' , 222. Victoria Arcade.; TENDERS wanted for Painting House, —Apply on job, opposite Choral Hall.'j, nnENDERS will be received up till MflS« JL DAY, the 25th, for £reet.ion-ot * IHrst-cW I Villa.—Plans at Bull's Pork Betehcr, Queen-it jj TO PAINTERS.—Tenders for paintiog Messrs Ehrenfried's Store, Queen Strnt Wharf, will be received until NOON, FRIDAY, 22nd April. Paul & Fripp, Architects, i and * Cosmopolitan Chambers, -".% TO BUILDERS.—Wanted Tenders,,^ noon of THURSDAY, the 21st inst, to the erection of a Villa Residence in PonsonDj, Plans, &c, at Dowden and Paten's, Land and Estate Agents, IHI, Queen-street. " . R ». F. M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING A.M.P. Society's Bu'h.dikg3. [■■& 4 RTHU R G. DA W, Architect, Mason's Buildings, Kaeakoahape Road.! FOR SALE, House, Corner ■ Allotmtotj and Good Stable, in Eden Terrace ;ea» terms, and cheap.—Apply at once, Dowdon.S Paten,^Agcnts, 161, Queen-street. ■■■■$ LOST, a Black Retriever Dog;licena collar, No. 39£. The person who.enquira yesterday of Mr Goldie, Registration Oflicer.ii requested to communicate with him at once. _. 0 LET in Eden Creseub, 4 Large Rooa and Scullery; city water and every cot1 venience. — T. Ussber, Stichbury Buildinffl Queen-street. '■"'- WANTED, a first-class Coatmaker,-^ Apply at once to A. Woollams & Cay. W" ANTED, Trousers and Waistcfflil Makers. First-class hands only_niW apply to A. Woollams & Co., Sydenham Hong ANTED. Man-cook, 20s. ; woinig cook, 205.; general, 20s; nouse-natt needle-woman, 12 generals, from S3 to Us, v nrst-clasj places.—Mrs. Elsmore's. .■ jj ANTED Fo Let. . Cheap . Hoasw Norfolk-street, Ponsonby, 8 rooms. 8s« 4 or 5 rooms, 6s; Turner-street, 6 ro°ffl 6>!J?' Mt. Albert, house and 2 acres &c, los.-Kanw son & Co. '> ' : :-^ KAMO COLLIERY COMPjfS (LIMITED*1 N OTIC E. Customers are hereby notified that thS MW§ will be Closed till the ventilation can be w, proved.' . • : •-;■•, olt The Directors beg to thank their custome^ for past favours, and hope soon to again; n»«, the pleasure to receive tlieir orders. _ ! KAMO COLLIERY_CajLIffIT^ mHB COROMANDEL JUST ,IN^ X GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF-NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT.. In the matter of " The Mining CompaWM^ 188G,"and of the Coromandel J^ 4 i nJS5| Gold Mining Company [Limited), uUii«»»£j tion. notice is hereby givek that I hayeloMffij my office, Queen-street, Auckland, abW^ showing the assets and liabilities otJfAJoJ Company, and that a List of the ProP^,S«W tributories of the said Company is oomP/S^ the said Statement, and, further, thatoM^g NESDAY, the 11th day of May next, the .atUS ofContributorieswill be settled by tlnsHon,Opj sitting at the Supreme Court Auckland, .^ o'clock 11 a.m., and on that day, «l fP^yJ*1 which such sitting may be omJ?J&JtatfM jections to the said list by any contnbuOT creditor, will be heard and adjudicated upu* thDalcd rthis 19th day of April, * Liqulj^- COALS, coke, charcoal, firewood,^ rataand ti-tree firewood cut ana Taupiri, Newcastle, and Kamoooa^ atw^ possible prico for cash. Furniture. w j removed, and goods delivered to aU P city and suburbs at lowest rates ~S og t o A C. NICHOLLS, Chambers' Hop. »»&,£ Cordial Factory, corner of MpKelvieißtreß Ponsonby Etoad. ' ' ' ••~^u* m