Maori Apprehensions.

Native negotiations kave in past years been very one-sided. The Maoris have lived on the fat of the land, they have been petted and pampered, have been effectually spoiled, and like spoiled children have not known how to ask for too much. Their most extravagant demands have either been granted, or tacitly acknowledged, until their actions have expressed very eloquently the prevailing sentiment ruling in their minds tawards the pakeha, which is the modest one " that what's yours is mine, and what mine is my own." Consequently they have asked arid obtained all things, from the plough-share to the double-barrel breech loader. Last year, and perhaps every year, to the shame of the authorities i' it said,dozens of firearms have been given to the sturdy bejigars. All these good gifts in addition to munificent salaries to leading chiefs, a total immunity from taxation, immense (areas of land growing into enor mous value, through the expenditure of European capital, has placed Maori Ranga tiros in the position of lords of the land. The result, summed up in vulgar pailance is that the pampered Aboriginals hare for some time past been getting " too big for their boots." In tne neighbourhood of Waikato many of the natives have become quite overbear ing in their demeanour. It is well known that these capricious individuals have for bidden Pakehas crossing a portion of the country, and during last year, while the cry was being reiterated, "Give us back Waikato," some of them went so far as to decide what buildings they would occupy when Waikato township became their pro perty. The proposed reduction of expendi ture in native affairs has caused a profound sensation in the minds of the spoiled Aboriginal family, inasmuch as it means reduciug their allowances, and cutting off their supplies. The economical pruning knife is being applied with commendable impartiality over all Maori districts. Our peaceful friends in the North of Auckland have, however,been unfairly biassed against the Government through the misrepresenta tions of certain Hau Hau Emissaries who are attempting to poison the minds of the natives in the North.

V THE MAORIS IN THE NORTH. A3 Mr Kogan (late Judge of Native Lauds Court) was in Queen-street last week, he was accosted by a chiaf from the North, who Lad come from Mahurangi that day. The latter asked, "Was there any news." Mr Rogan replied that everything appeared going on as usual.—The Maori chief said : You know there is a new Government, " What do you think of it?"—Mr llogan : I have no reason for being dissatisfied with them, why do you ask ?—Maori: I will tell you. We in the North are greatly troubled through the conduct of this Government, we all thnik there is a new system to be adopted which means evil to the Maori. Paul of Orakei ia reduced, other chiefs are to be reduced. The Government is begin ning to eat our land (i.e. with taxes). Hauhaua have visited us from different parts of the country, and some increased our feats about the future. Our hearts are troubled for we cannot tell what the end will be.— Mr Rogan : I am sorry to hear of your un easiness, and of the Hauhaus spreading mis chief. But as long as the Maoris go on quietly, no Government will ever do auy flagrant wrong against the native people. Maori Chief : Paul is going to have a big meeting at Orakei. Meetings are being held at Hokianga and other parts of the North. Mr Rogan : This is the first I have heard of it, but, depend upon it, you are all mistaken if you think wrong is intended on the part of the Government. NGATIWB ATUACHIEFS ATHELE Vfl- VILLE.

On the following day (Friday) Mr Kogan was at Helensville, where he had to perform the duty of judge of the races. While walking at an early hour near the banks of the river, he came on a group of about 30 chiefs holding earnest conversation. On liia presence being observed one of them (Keepa Matu) Kemp, rose and said : " Stop 1 >V c are glad to see you here. You are the person we want to ask a question. We do not know what the Government is doing, "We want to know what change there is in Hie form of Government, and what is the intention of this new Government. Are the Maoris going to be crushed, or .are our ears deceived by what we hear. We are becom ing uneasy over matters. We hear that Paul is brought down, and we want to Know more of what is coming to pas?. Mr Kogan : There is no change beyond reducing expenditure. Taxing of land is not new, as Europeans have for many years been paying taxes ; 1 have not any complaint against Government as some think, and I assuie you as a man indepen dent of Government and a friend of the Maoris that no barm whatever is intended. What is your complaint? Is it your only grievance that Paul is vednced ?—Maoris : Ho ! We think Government may next waut our land. We are afraid that what is to come is not good.—Mr Kogan : Your land will not be touched. Have you any other grievance betides ?—Maoris : Yes ! We do not understand the Highway Board coming ou us for rates. They will eat our land up. Mr Kogan : Look round here on these lands. For years I spent all my money improving this property, and now have sold it for a mere trifle, in order to escape pay in» taxes on that which was yielding me little or nothing. We (Europeans) pay rates, and is it in your thoughts that you will be taxed simply because you are Maoris?— Maoris : We are glad to have -seen yon here. You were the fond magistrate among us, and you have now opened our eyes. There have been Hauhaus travelling over the country, trying to upset the minds of the natives, and we did not know what to think.—We wish also to say to you that there is going to be a big meeting at Orakei called by Paul for the 17th March. All X aipara natives are going to attend, all the chiefs of this (Ngatiwhatua) tribe.—Mr Kogan here left the meeting, fully con vinced that an attempt is being made to poison the minds of the northern natives against the Government, and that the Orakei meeting will be one of the greatest importance. ~~- THE ORAKEI MEETING.

Since the foregoing was in type the Chief Paul has confirmed the statement respect ing the meeting on the 17th. He says that the chiefs from the North are expected to attend, and that it will be a very important meeting.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

<Be£os« J. E. Macdonald, Esq., K.M.)

PRT7NKARDS. Nine persona pleaded guilty to this offenoe.

VAGRANTS. Henry and William Meek were charged under the Vagrant Act with behaving in Victoria-street in a manner calculated to provoke a breach of the peace. Prisoners said they had a brotherly meet intr, that was all. Sub-Inspector Pardy said tha prisoners ■were brothers, and had not met for many Years. They took a hearty drink together, then fell out about property matters *xd be"an to pommel each other. aVunstable Bernard shewed that the two rSeret SU*"* »**> "^ "* *"" "^J^^t *™ *»«** **[ fight. Mned 10a each, with costs. „ ASSAULT ON A -WIFE. ... Francis Patterson was charge1" ,w"" violently assaulting Ellen, his wit,?,- ,°J striking her on the head and face, on v c sth inst., and threatening to take her life. Prisoner said his wife tried to deprive him of a £5 note, when he pushed her away, and she fell. Ellen Patterson deposed that she resided in Ponsonby. Her life was wretched, as her husband had been drunk for the last four months. He would go out and get drunk, ■come home and get a little better, give her a beating, and return to the public-house. She followed him to the Suffolk Hotel, because she wanted a receipt which he had in his pocket. He swore at her and threw her down, and then struck her twice on the iack of her head. She feared that he would continue his violent treatment unless he discontinues drink. This is not the first assault by many. Prisoner: When you was ill didn't I make you toast and tea ? Wife: Yes once. His Worship: How does he live ? Wife : He has been mortgaging his little property. Patterson: And you got all the sugar, didn't ye now, out with the truth, Nelly. Wife: I did not. His Worship reviewed the evidence, and considered that the wife had not complained without reason. Fined 20s for the assault, ! and to find sureties for his good conduct ! for three months; himself in £50 and two others in £25 each. SIMPLE LARCENY. Lucretia Jacobs, was brought up ova charge of larceny of a petticoat, and two pair of ladies' drawers, value 193, the property of Mr James Rae Pawnbroker, of Darby street.

Mr Tyler, for prisoner, pleaded guilty, and hoped the court would take a lenient view of the case, as prisoner was not mistress of her action ■ at the time ; she had been taking a drop, and on going into Mr Bae's shop the articles seemed to have

got into her basket without her immediate knowledge. She wa3 a per son respectfully connected, and Mr Bennett was present to speak te her character. James Bennett, of Queen-street, draper, deposed that defendant, Mrs Jacobs, had been twice in Mrs Bennett's employ as general servant, she was in his service some year?, and he believed that she waa thoroughly honest.

Ur Lee informed Mr Tyler, that a woman J in prisoner's condition often had longing 3, and particularly to steal something. His Worship saiil lie would not pass any sentence, but allow her to go. It seemed, lie said, "thatyou Mrs Jacobs have a.dread of a goal, think of this when you see the door of a public-house open ; for that, depend, upon it, is in very many cases is the door of the goal." Defendant shed tears of gratitude, as she left the court. THE CHANCERY LANE SHAWL. Jemima Morgan and Mary Doherty were charged with stealing a shawl, value 10s, the property of Margaret Karstow, of Chancery Lane, on tho 2nd inst. Prisoucr denied the charge. The shawl was the joint property of all the ladies in Chancery Lane. Margaret Barstow denied this statement. It was her shawl. She gave 15s for it seven years ago. Wm. O'Connell Doulau said the shawl was Mrs Barstow's property. He would swear that it was Maggie's shawl. Mdrgan said she went into Doulan's to supper. Maggie was out, and Doulan asked her to pawn it. Mr Solomon deposed that pri-.oner Morgan pledged the shawl in the name of Barnett, and the other prisoner waited outside. Detective Brennan arrested the prisoners on the charge. Morgan was ordered to prison for 14 days, and Doherty was discharged. LUNACY. A woman was committed to the Lunatic Asylum on the medical testimony of Drs Lee and. Honey man. THE LldllT ODT. John Neville was fined I 3 and costs, for not keeping a light burning at the Crown Hotel on the night of the 2nd inst. STEALING FRUIT. Gdorge Dixon was charged with stealing fruit, value ss, the property of a person on the wharf. As there was another youth at large, tho case was remanded until to-morrow. " STORY OF A FEATHER." Annie Absolom and Saiah Home were charged under the Vagrant Act with fight ing in the public street on the Ist iust. The girl Absolom had escaped, and Mr Tyler defended Home. From the statement of the case, it ap peared that it was another version of the " story of a feather," though less pathetic in its details. Home lost a handsome feather, which had. been dyed and tipped with gold, and on going to the theatre to tee " Old Fidelity," she discovered her feather in the hat of Absoloni. On going outside to have in out, in the presence of Johu Drake, the police interfered. Remanded for a week. FAST DRIVING. Samuel Jagger was fined Is and costs for driving too fast in Wellesley-street. INDKCBNT LANGUAGE. John Worsky was charged with using indecent and obscene language in a public street on the 4th inst. Prisoner did not appear. A warrant to issue for his apprehension. DRINK AND FAMILY MISERY. John O'Shea was charged with failing to support his wife and three children. JUleu O'Bhea said that her husband left her six weeks ago at the Queen's Redoubt, with her little children. She should have starved but for the neighbours. She came into Auckland in search of him, and found in the lock-uu for drunkenness. Defendant made a long appeal, stating that he was invariably kind to his wife, aud always sent her money when he had it. The case was allowed to stand over for a mouth. BURGLARY.

Peter Morris was again brought up on a charge of breaking and entering the pre mises of Mr I. Levy of Queen-street, and stealing therefrom a quantity of clothing, valued at £10, on the 20th December, 1879.

.Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the case.| Isaac Levy, clothier, deposed Unit hia private house was iv Grey-street, anil hia place of business in (Juecn-jtreet. On the 20th of December he closed his shop ns usual, and returned on the following Mon day morning, when on going in at the front door he found all right, but the window at the far end of ttic shop was open. The catch which held the window open had been broken off, and the upper sash pulleddown. On looking round at his stock, he discovered drops of candle-grease. His goods had been disturbed, and things were missing. Could not say how much he had lost. Gave information to the police. Had seen (he prisoner, who had several time 3 been iv his shop during the previous week. The back room is used as a fitting room, which was known to the prisoner, aa he had fitted clothes on in that room. Identified the clothes produced as his pro perty, consisting of a suit of clothes, vests, 12 linen shirts, and other articles. The goods lost were worth £15. The others had not been traced. They were safe in his shop on the Friday night. Secured the window himself.

Constable John Strathern deposed that on the 22nd December Mr Levy informed him of the robbery. He went and examined the premises and found boxes and drawers upset, and the window as described by M-r Levy. 'Observed the marks of a lever on the framework. The thief had piled up several empty packing-cases against Mr Stretton's wall, and had got into Mr Levy's shop by this means. He picked up a white shirt which had been dropped iv returning over the wall. Found traces of the robber through Mr Couplaud's premises into Lome-stieet. Heard subse quently that a parcel of goods had been found by a plumber in the employ of Mr Parker, named George Garish. The parcel contained nearly all the goods wrapped in a macintosh, and tied round with a pair of braces.

the bucdle was found among Mr Parker's tanks. The prisoner was brought from Hamilton.

George Garrish, working plumber, de posed to finding the bundle among the tanks on the Monday morning after the robbery. They were loosely tied as though iv a hurry. Took tbem into the woiksbop. Subsequently handed them to Constable Strathem.

Clara Morris, wife of James Morris, of Wellington-slreet, knew the prisoner, a friend of her husband's; recognised the braces as the property of the prisoner, who had often been at her house ; the belt was also bi«. At the time of the robbery, he called as a visitor. Knew the braces as his. He had washed at her house. Offered the braces to her husband for sale. Inspected them. Knew them at once.

Nathaniel Ritchie, shopman to Mr Levy, knew rhe prisoner by sight, and on Sunday morning, the 21st December, saw the pri soner walking up and down iv Lome-street, at the back of the premises; he seemed to be loiteriag about, Constable Alexander MeGilp saw the prisoner on the Sunday evening, about 5 30, at the back of Mr Levy's premises, heard of the lobbery the next day. Detective Jeffrey gave evidence. After he had. been arrested prisoner asked what he was apprehended for. He informed him. He then deujed a}l knowledge of the rob bery, saying that he slepjb at Veith's board ing-house that night. Charles Veith, of the Blue Post Dining Eooms, Vifitorift'Street, deposed that pri soner was stoppjug at his house in Decem ber last He left on the morning of the o ntl '- He was not there or the Sunday night. Ha(i nDt "een him from *hat time ""SwtSte' sunny gave evidence, »nd the prisoner was committed for trial.

Cricket Matches.

Ox Saturday last several matches were played in the Domain, a summary of which we present to our readers :—

Auckland v. West End,

These elevens were fairly matched aud both possess expeit cricketers, but on Saturday neither came up to expectation. Bennison proved the best man on the Auckland side and .Macky on the West End side.

Auoklanu. Wkst End. Bindon, run out .. 4 Lynch.candbßuck- Woodhead, b Lynch 4 land 11 Robinson, b Cooka 0 La wry, st Cameron 1 McOormick.b Cooke 0 Coleman, b Robin- Cameron, b Cooke.. 0 son 2 Buckland, runout.. 4 Macky, not out ..47 Bennison,bCooke.. 10 Grierson, b Robln-

WiUiamson.bLynch 5 son 4 Kllis, b Cooke .. .. 0 King, run out .. .. 0 A. Beala. b Lynch .. 0 Choyce, o Kllis.. .. 2 K. Bealo, not out .. 0 Mitchell, lbw .. .. 5 Kxtraa 5 Cooke, b ISuc.kland 7 Isaac, c Buckland .. 0 Cooke, b Buckland 5 Extras ~ .. .. 5 Total 82 Total 81

Cabinetmakers v. Upholsterers.

These generally united trades held, we believe, their lirst cricket match in the Domain, but it was evident that they had not been much accustomed to handling the willow. The Cabinetmakers had the best of the game. Win. George scored 34, Bell 10, and Donaldson 19. The Upholsterers, in two innings, scored 80, aud the Cabinet makers, in one innings, made 82.

West End Sec >nd Eleven v. Whau Union.

This well-contested match was played on Saturday afternoon at the Whau in the presence of a large number of settlers, and in which the West Enders proved the vic tors. In the West End interest good men appeared, Hanna scoring 21, Woods 17, Cooper 10, and Waymouth 10. The latter was in full swing, and went in with a de termination to win, but was run oat, and obliged to give place to his successor. The Whau men went in with a dream of certain victory. McCarthy marked 10, Brett 9, and Hill 8. The insinuation bowling of Waymouth brought down the wickets several times in succession. We append the scores : —

West End 2nd Eleven. Whau Union CO. Waymouth. run out 10 BrimminKS, b Hanua 0 Hanna, run out .. 21 MoCarthy, b Way- Woods, b McCarthy 17 mouth .. .. _10 Spry, c Gittos b Me- Pullet, c Dowling b Carthy 0 Waymouth .. ..3 Dowling, c Gittoa b GUto-*, 0 Steadinan MoCarthy .. ..10 b Waymouth ..5 Cooper, b MoCarthy 1 Harris, o Ta.bot b Butlor.oand b Harris 0 Hanua .. ..) .. 2 Talbot, b Harris .. 1 Brett, c Hanna b Done, not out .. .. 0 Waymouth .. .. 9 Baker, c Gittos b Foraythe, Bt Woods McCarthy .. .. 1 b Hanna 2 Steadman, run out 0 Hill, not out .. .. 8 Xxtras.. .. „ 18 Bollnr.i.bWaymoutli 2 Archibald, b Hanna 0 Sinclair, cand b Way mouth 0 Extras 9 Total 79 Total 50

Notes from Te Awamutu.

CAVALRY INSPECTION,

March sth, 1880. The Te Awamutu Cavalry were inspected here this day by Colonel Lockie. The Troop which mustered 51, including officers and baud, paraded at 11 a.m. fully equipped and proceeded to " White Paddock Drill Ground," under command of Major Jackson Lieutenants Rutherford and Weatherill. At 11.30 Col. Leckie came on to the parade ground accompauied by Col. Lyon and stall". The troop then marched past at the "walk," and afterwards at the "galop;" forming open sections, went through the " pursuing sword practice," with and without the word of conmiaud. They then formed haif-sec tions and marched from White's to Mr Rutherford's paddock where "chopping heads" and " ring tilting" practice was very creditably performed. They reformed troops, then half-sections and inarched to the butts. Here the order was jumping ott hurdles and rapidity firing at the target by half-sections ; some very excellent scoring was made—time allowed three minutes ; two hurdles. Best scores : Sergeant-Mnjor Higgioson and Sergeant K. Bruce, hits 19 (several centres and bulls-eyes) misses 4. At the conclusion of the drill the troop was marched up the rise and wheeled up so aa form two sides of an open square, facing in wards. Col. Leckio then addressing them said : "lam much pleased with what I have seen of you to-day. You seem to be a hardy body of men. When I was iv India, which I have but recently left, I was accus tomed to see iv the Peshawar district (Punjab) the Native Cavalry. These men have swords which descend from father to son. They were wonderfully proficient in their horsemanship. In their leisure hours they practised "tent pegging." This is done by driving a slab of wood, of four inches wide, into the ground, leaving about a foot projecting. They rode as hard as they could go and endeavoured to run the point of their lances into the wood. If they succeeded the force of the blow raised the slab out of the ground and waved it over their heads ; if they missed the lance struck the earth, and rebounding, hit the trooper ou the back. Another of their exhibitions of skill was that of slicing lemons with their swords whilst ou horseback, tho lemons being fixed on posts at intervals of twenty yards. These men were now serving under Gough and Palliser." Col. Leckie continued: "The evolutions you have gone through were performed very creditably. I consider that you are very fortunate in ob taining the services of so able an instructor as Sergeant-Major Cailey. Under his tuition I have no doubt you will become very efficient." Col. Leckie then concluded his address and rode oft the ground. Among the spectators we noticed His Grace Archbishop Steins, Father Walter McDonald, and Father Golden, who were passing through Te Awamutu en route for Alexandra.

A concert in aid of the building fund of the Koman Catholic Church at Kihi Kihi will be held in the Public Hall here on Thursday next.—(Own Correspondent),

The Royal Commission.

[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.]

WAITARA, this day. Nothing of much general interest was elicited in the evidence by the Commis sioners on Saturday. A great many natives were examined. Amongst those who gave evidence was Titera, famous through having caused the war at Waitara by selling his land there against the wishes of Ilaila and the rest of his people, which, under the common system prevailing, could not be said to belong to him any more than to any other native. They have strong objection against individualism of titles. They like to see the old customs retained, by which they are in a measure able to move from kainga to koinga, and live upon their relatives, as long as there is food to be eaten and the well-known hospitality of the race enables this to be done' though the practice of it often brings great distress to those who act the host. The practice is chiefly retained in conse quence of the habit of the idle and careless quartering upon the industrious. Niera's claims on Saturday amounted to veiy little indeed, and the same may he said of a great many more. As at other meetings there were several claims of a spurious nature, bujt the intimate knowledge of tho natives possessed by Mr Parris and Major Brown prevents the commander being hoodwinked by the disappointed applicants, who took their discomfiture pleasantly i enough. One native, who had been one of the crew of the pilot boat at Man ukau Heads, on the occasion of the wreck of H.M.S. Orpheus applied for compensation for the paving life of young Barclay, on the ground that though a Humane Society Medal had been given, he did not get one, or receive any other compensation, although young Barclay wrote ipforniing thp Government of the services rendered in saving his life. The Commissioner pro. mised to fully lay the matter before tho Government. The Commission fully ex pocta to finish here to-day. Very little more remains to be done.

THKEA.TS OF NATIVE OPPOSITION. There is a rumour to-day that the natives intend to oppose the advance of the Con stabulary to the other side of the Stoney Kiver, but those whos opinion on tjie subject is of value considei|the rumour mere bunkum. Indeed, to a casual observer of the demeanour and the forces of the natives along the coast it vis in the highest degree improbable they will never venture on hostilities. The old men who have fought iv their time, seem unequal to taking the Held aeain, while the jouug men are displaying such a partiality for beer and tobacco, that the dissipation of the townships makes it ex tremely unlikely that they would face the hardships of a campaign.

Operations on Waimate Plains.

(FKOM OUR OWN COEKESPONDKNT).

HAWERA, this day. THE UNEMPLOYED ON THE

PLAINS. A'ews has reached the camp at Otakeo relative to repoits circulated at a distance f'om here, by wire or otherwise, as to the boliaviour of the men lately unemployed aud now forming a militia working party to assist the constabulary are now engaged in forming roads- These reports speak of insubordination, aud I am in a position to state that no case of the kind has ever come under the notice of the authorities. The men who are drawn from the middle as well as the labour ing classes of society, are consequently a little awkward in their labour, but this by application andadesire topleaseon theirpart aided by well-chosen aud kindly ottered advice demonstrated by example on the side of the Constabulary, is fast disappear ing, and they bid fair to earn for themselves the praises of all. The Constabulary dis played considerable disgust on the men reaching the camp, that they should be sus pected, as these rsports affirms, of display ing anything but kindness and a desire to aid those who have been thrown, through misfortunes and fluctuations incident to a colonists' life, into their present position. MOVEMENT OF CONSfABULARY.

The Constabulary are to move to Wharoa from Stpney River to-day, and road making •will commence between the latter streams and Opunake. The old coast road is to be abandoned, for a straight line chosen bet ween the two places which will pass close to Paribaka. TE WHITI'S MOVEMENTS. Many natives are already on the move to the latter place, and the whole of the Plain natives are to start on the loth, including all the grass widows. Native reports speak of some decisive but unarmed measure being taken by Te Whifci subsequent to the meeting of the 17th hist., but the accounts are very vague, aud nothing is known posi tively what will be done. Te Whiti is not in the habit of letting his intentions find wind, and as in the case of the ploughing, doubtless the first specific in formation we have will be conveyed by our usual organs. MELANCHOLY DEATH. A melancholy case of sudden death occurred in Normanby on Friday. A woman, who has been ill about six months and was confined about two months ago, was ordered by the doctor to New Plymouth for treatment. When they had lifted her into the cart for removal, she asked for her baby, which being given her, she pressed it to her bosom and died.

ARRIVAL OF THE PREMIER.

The Hon. J. Hall, Premier of New Zea land, was a passenger by the Arawata, which arrived from the South this af ternooi). It is his intention to remain in Auckland for some days, and we understand that he has accepted an invitation to bo present at tjie celebration of the opening of tho naviga tion of the Upper Thames, which is to take place at Mr Firth's Matamata Estate on Thursday next.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1880.



It is disputed that a jet of water1 rubbing against another jet develops electricity. The " Thames Advertiser " contains the following notice of new industry at Tararu : — "Mr Bennett, of the Tararu Gardens, has discovered a valurble strata of crude hematite of vastly superior nature to any yet found on the Thames. The raw material has been placed in the hands of a practical colour manufacturer, who has prononnced a very favourable opinion upon it. The tints ob tainable are of a rich and pleasing variety, alternating from a deep brown, to several shades of red down to a golden buff colour. Its drying properties are admirable, and its thick consistency and body closely resembles lead or zinc paint. Mr Bennet ailirms that he is aware of the locality of vast quantities of this valuable mineral oxide, and proposes to" secure the co-opera tion of capitalists in order to prepare the paint for an immediate market, beyeral Auckland gentlemen have interested them selves in the discovery, and are willing to become shareholders in a company which shall have its factory on this field. Mr Bennett proceeds to Auckland to-day with prepared samples of his colours both un mi&d a»d in oil.. Tb,e several autii ties of this oil may be seen a£ the osce of this paper by any gentlenia© who m*y feel an interest in this matter. Samples of the paint were left at the Star office ihu morn ing, and so far as we are able to judge of their quality, we can endorse the opinion expressed by our Thames contemporary.



The Triumph of the Aob.-In moderate tone and distinctive excellence the Wiloox and White Organs eclipse all other styles. They are capable of brilliant effects as well as of sustained htrnwny, and the many varied and beautiful combUiWonß adequate to performance of Clas- Bloalil^Bitimito Or«an Music-Sole Agency : Auckti^D Mubjo Wabbhopse, {H, Queen- Btroot.



Wanted. WANTED, a Lad accustomed to an Knginc.—Apply at Star Offlce. WANTED, a good General Servant,— R. J. Yates. Rutland Honae, Parnell. WANTED, immediately, a healthy Young Woman aa wet nurse for baby olovon weeks old.—Apply "Father," Mrs 151s more'a Registry, Shortlnnd-street. WANTKU, Housemaid.—Apply at the Auckland Hotel. WANTED, a Married CouplcTfor Slipper Inland; mnn for farming work, wife housework.—Adum Lay bourn. Fort-atreet VV 7 ANTED, jin active Boy for Grocery. t t - Apply a. Martin, Grocer, Vioiorii.- StfCOt. WANTED, two Mon to ditch and drain. —Apply to Hunter and Nolan, Durhain atrcet, to-morrow, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. WANTED, a smart ollice Hoy for n Solicitor's office.—Apply Box 107, Poat ofllco. ANTED, a good Barman.—Send re ferencog to " Alpha," Stau Ofllco. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to nurse a Baby. References required.—Mrs Allan Webb, York Ilouau, Grey-street. WANTED, a good Cook and Laundress. —Mrs Ireland. Hulme Court, Parnell. ANTED, a Married Couple without family for Wesleyen Collego, Three Kings: tho Man for fti m and Harden work ; the Wife for cookinsr, dairy work, &c—Apply to Mr K. Arthur's Auction Mart, or at tho Collego. \\J ANTED, an Improver to the Cabinet t T making; wages to commence at£lpor weok.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria atreet Kaßt, next lo tho Publio Batha. WANTED to Sell, the Lease oTa~Five room Hours ; ground rent, £17 per annum.—Apply at th« Public Hot Haths, next tho Cheap Fnrnituro Mart, Victorlaalroot East. WANTED to Let, in a private family, ono or two Furnlohed Bedrooms and Sittlngroom. with use of Piano.—For address, app'y this offlco. AiNiED a first-rate Milch Goat.— Apply ofllco of tlila paper. WANTED, by a young Man, a Home in a quiet family of respectability; must be In the Diatrictof Newton.—Addrea " Try," offlce of thig paper. WANTED, Empty Salt or Pickle Bottles,—For address apply at Star Ofllco. WANTED, Tenders for a Stone Retain ing; Wall. Specifications at Mr Harris's, Grocer, corner of Cook and Chapel street. WANTED, a Bedroom in or near New ton by a single man.—Address, with terms, to H.J., Star ufllce. ANTEITby a Married Man, (25) a situation as second or slnglo-hand Baker, or a place in a Bto-e.—For address apply to 1.0.X., Postouioo, Auckland. ANTEDTTrTi'oiisonby, Sewing Ma cb'm s, &c, to repair, by J. C. Clougb, Prospoct Torrace, next tho District School. ANTED to Sell for Cash, a First-class (Jones) Circular Hoid Sowing Machine Price, £9.—IT. Stokes, Wyndhani-strcct. WANTED KNOWN.—E. Carr and Son have in tbeir Yards. Custom-hou e street West, a largo quantity of Fire wood at low rates. Lay in wintar supply. ANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Buggies; single or double hooded. or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new at Crowthnr'B Victoria Stables. WANTED KNOWN. — The Glasgow Bouse is re-opened with an entirely new Stock.—W, H. JACOBS, Boot and Shoemaker (late Kincaid & Co.) WANTED. Customers for 4-bntton Kid Gloves, its Cd; 2-bntton, 23 6d; I-button1, Is 6d; undressed Kid, 4s 6d; all wool Crimean, la 3d; all wool Welsh Flannel, Is 3d.—J. M. McLachlan. ANTED KNOWN, Cheap limber can now be Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldie, Albsrt-streot, close to Dock. Ho having pnrchaaed between 300,000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on advantageous terms, will be prepared to give customers the benefit of hia purchase. ANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company have on hand such large stocks of timber of every descrlpt'on, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work. they are compollcd to sell. Now is the time to bui'd. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks are fold. Job lots of second class. Face cuts, Slabs, &c. firewood 2s Cd per load. Sawdust and shavinga fr,.e. WANTED, the Public to know that John Crockor has Openedhis New 800 and Shoe Shop, In Wpllesley-strect, a few doors above Hewln Pros'TMart, and opposite United Service Hotel. He hopes by hisn-elass work manship and lowest possible rates, to secure a share of public pntror.ago. _■ ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shingles, House Blocks, Failings, Poßts, Kails, and Firewood in thoir yard, Customhouse-street West, opposito end of Hobson street. N.B.—The increasing dsmand for White Pino hi a induced them to arrange for a constant Bupply. XTf ANTED KNOWN a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are the j distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." J. FOBD, Tailor. 106, Qneen-street, i XJTT AN T E L, K. N O WN, TJ TRADESMEN. MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONET Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly inatdl ments, at L. H. NKUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Offlco, 165 Qptwn at., opposite Savings Bank. _ DANCING.— A Lady Pianiste wishes fo1" m Engagement to play ac Dancing Classes during the ensuing winter season. Private parties a'so a'tended.—Apoly. "L.I-.," care of Mr Kady, Auckland Musio Warehouse, Qucen-atreet. A" MEDICAL MAN (B.A.M.D.M.C. K. A.) anxious to settle in New Zealand, Is desirous of hearing of an opening, where he will be eecured by appointment, or otherwise, a settled income. Testimonials and references of the highest order.—Apply \t J. M. and J. Mow bray, Land Agents, Queen-street, Auckland. O CARPENTERS.—Wanted, Stairs Prepared and Fixed to foeven Shops in Queen-atrtet (Labour onlyi. Lowest tender not teces3arily accepted.—W. J. Mnnday, at the brick buildings, yueen-street. O BAKERS.—Wanted, by a young Man of small experience, a, Situation aa Improver. — Apply by letter " r.G.," Star Offlce. ■\TEW Electoral Act.—Voting Forms, re _l3| aidental and otherwlre, may be had he g tab Offlce.



To .Let. TO LET, two Four-roomed Cottages in Nelson-street.— Apply to John Dug;, an, Grocar, Nelson-street, next to the new school. TO Let, or For Sale, a handsome, newly erected Five-roomed Cottage, fitted up with every convenience. Situated in a pleus < iit locality, commanding a pleasent view of the Wharf, &c.—For particulars, apply on thu pre mises, second Avenue, Conquest Place. TO LET, LEASE oi- SELL, a splendid Villa Residence of nine rooms, situate In Valley Road, between Mount Edeu and Mount Roskfll Roads, with four aores of good volcanic land; good garden, orchard and all requisite outhouses thereno.—For terms, &c, apply Sain. Eying )n, Eden Vino Hotel. Eden Terrace. EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE.— Houses to Let, furnished and unfurnishe . —Oliver Mays, Post-office Street. For Sale. FOR SALE, Comfortable House, con taining three rooms; tank, nice allotment, sink, &c.: every onvenienco. Also, four roomed Hoase, well-situated allotment, "? x 102 —Apply Wm. Colwell, Builder, Newton Koad. FOR SALE, at Mr Garnier's, Jeweller", 207, Queen-street, a Choice Collection cf French Music, composed by tha best musicians for Piano, Violin, &c, for Bands and Choral Societies. This collection includes several pieces composed by M. V. O. f!allliau, El6vo dv Conservatoire de Mu-iqiie, Paris. FOR SALE (low price) on easy terms, the few remaining most elegable Business and Villa sites, Mount Eden Road, near the Reservoir. FOR SALE, Eight-roomed House in the City. This is a bargain. Terms easy. Also, Allot ments Ponsonby.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury'a Buildings. FOR Immediate Sale, the Carriage, Ponies, and Harness belonging to Judge Gillies, who is leaving for Europe. A better pair cannot be got,—Apply to W. Crowther, Victoria Stable. T ENT! LENTI Prime Pickled Salmon White Herrings And Ling Fish On Sale at Q. MOODYS & CO., Queen-Btreet, Onehunga. PRETTY Residence at Ponsonby for Sale, large allotmont, plenty of water, seven rcoms and outhouses.--F. Q. ISwington, 81, Queen street. KA.UGAIN.— To be Sold (cheap), a Now Six-roomed Hous3, largo Garden, Volcanic soil; all conveniences, ana never fail- Inn supply ot water. Apply to C. J. lIUTCHINSON, 7, Queen-street. C 1 O R 8 a L E, Is Eden Place, opp Kyber Pass, , Two detached Cottages, with two Allotments 65 feet frontage ; also, Out-building suitable for a-workshop or stable ; a good wellof water at tached.—For particulars apply to Mr Thompson, Victoria-street, or Moesrs Robinson and Wilson, Kyber Paw Bakery, or Mr Ball. Newmarket. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE FOR SALE, Ex 'Biunsn Empire': Sauces Pioklca Fancyßi3cait s Hod Herring Ling K.sh Japan Blacking Cornflour Starch Mustard Black Lead Cocoa Chocolate B.Hper. Cundles Currants Elemo Kaisins B. W. Soap Split Peas Sultanas Olyeerino do. Thumb Blue TaDfoca Chicory Solugga Juice Soda Crystals Sardines Shell Almonds Bottle Salt Salad Oil Figs Macaroni Ourrio Powder Crushed Sugar Vermicelli Carb. Soda Lolllcs.allkinds Marmalade del. Lozenges Also, Union Scales ILawn Mowors ICrockery Horse 1 takes I Dun. Cornsacks'&c., &c, &c. HULL BROTHERS, GENERAL IMPORT, EXPORT, & WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. N.B.—Solo Agents for J. Craig and Son's Glasgow Whiskey. BONDED STORE IN ALHEUT-STKEET. Lost and Found. LOST, from Onehunga, a young Straw berry Cow; no brand. —Any person re turning Cow to Mr K. White, Cnureh-streot. Onohonga, will receive 10s reward, and anyone detaiolng same will bo prosecuted. LOST, a Magpie. Whoever returns the same to the Queens Ferry Hotel, will be rewarded. LOST or Strayed from near the Break water Ifiithn, a Black Retriever Dog. Roagonablo expenses paid.— Address, Mr How ard, near at. Mary's Road, Ponsoahy. -if7~|S. RKWAKD. — Lost, a Liver- JL v/ coloured Rink Retriever Bitch.—Any one returning him to S. Morrin will receive the above reward. OUND, a Brown-aud-whitc Cattle Dog. The owner can have the same by applying to J. fctillon, FreoimYs Biy, and paying ex penr.eg. IjIOUND floating in the Harbour, one I? Kauri Loff. Owner can recover the same by giving description aud paying expenses.—D. Connor, Watermiin. 171 OUND, Half my CUSTOMERS. ' Whoever will bring back tho other Half will bo handsomely rewarded.—John Smith's Bi'liard-room, Unr;d Bei vice Hotel. Board and Kesidence. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per wook telnule room),_2sa insurance. TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE -L 1 COMPANY. Capital £1,000,000 Uoinfluranco and Reserve Funda .. £110,000 Insurance agalnßt LOSS BY Finn: of every description ot Property may be effected with this Company at Lowest Rates. Hulls Insured for tho Voyage or Time, Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by Steamers or Sailing Vessels. Kisks on Woo subject to special arrangement. Losses Promptly Paid. GEORGK P. MERCK. Manager. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital £2,000,C00 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEKN-STRKKT, next to the Colonial Bank FIRB DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwell! og-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Holla of Ships or Steamers. Merchandise of a kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, Lowest Cubrent Rates. R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. OUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Content csured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargooa generally Insured to and from Umdon, tho Colonies, Amoric.i, China, Maur.tiua, tho Islands, &o. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, AucHand. A. BOARDMAN Manofcer. Prospectus. FARMS, FARMS, FAR MS, ON DEFERRED PAYMENT. A SPECIAL SETTLEMENT FOR COLONISTS. in nnn A CBKS 0F THE very best iU,UUU ii. QUALITY OF LAND, To bo Bold in lots to suit purchaser?, on deferred payment (without residential or improvement (onditions), being a portion of Captain W. H. Colbeok's Celebrated Kaipara Limestone Land, KBT So many applications having been made to Captain Colbeck, M.P., by persons residing in the Colony, to sell portions of his Kaipara Estate for Karins, he has decided to set apart about 10,000 acres for that purpose, and instructed the undersigned to dispose of the same before leaving for England, where it has been arranged to disposo ot the adjoining block of 15 000 acres. Applications for the said 10.000 acres must bo sent in to the undorsigned Immediately TERMS-Cash or deferred payments. Tho most liberal that can be obtained anywhew. Inquire. QUALITY—It is the best description of land limestone. It is easily got into grass; no thing but fern and ti-tree to deal with. RESULTS - Sixty bushes of wheat to the acre, without manure. Steam Flour-mill on block. ACCESSIBILITY—Bi-weekly steam common! cation with Auckland; weekly steam com munication with tho Northern Wairoo whsre there is a population (at the mills) of about 2,000, consumers of settlers' produce. PROSPECTS—Tho Northern Railway, which is now being surveyed, passes near the block, and the land, which is offered at a nominal figure, will In a few years bo enhanced to at least ten times its present selling price. API'LICANTS-Full particulars can be ob tained by a personal interview with the undersigned, at the Karao Colliery Office, South British Building. Queen-street, Auck lacd, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays (only), between the houra of 10 a.m. ana 3 p.m., or by letter. Mr Alderton will go to Knipara, accompanying intending purchas ers over the estate. Printed particulars and conditions of sale on application to G. E. ALDERTON. Agent for Captain W. H. Colbeck. Auckland, January 28th, 1880. PROOF. Writing about the quality of tM3 land. Mi Cha«. E. Nelson, Government. Land Puchat ,4gont, says: -" The soil of these blocks is mostl j clay and marl, overlying limestone strata, this fact being a sufficient guarantee of fertility without any necessity of allusion to the extraor 1 dinary luxuriance of the vegetation generally."



Tenders. TYfAITARA HAKBOUR WORKS. WAITARA YVHAUF CONTRACT. Tenders aro luvitrd, fciul will be received until noon ra WEDNESDAY, the 10th instant, forthoabo\e Contract—for PROVIDING MA TERIALS and KHECTING A WJIARF about Six Hundred Feet Long, on the south-west side o£ the Waitara River. Specifications, Conditions of Contract, and Plans may be Eeen at my office, 74, Que jn-strect, •where also Tenders are to bo delivered. Tenders to ba addressed to the Chairman of the Waitara Harbour Boird, and. marked out side, "Tender for Waitara Wharf." The lowest or any tonder not necc~sarily accepted. JOHN BOYLAN. C.K. MEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. BRIDGE PAINTING CONTRACT. Public Works Office Auckland, February 28,1850. Tenders will bo received at this Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, 10th March, 18S0, for Pair.t'ng Bridge 3on the Kaipira Railway. Specification and conditions can be seen at thi Office, and at the Public Works Office, Graham- Btown, Theme?. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By command. (Siened) JaMKS STEWART, District Kngineer. "V"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR PURIRI SLEEPKRS. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th November, The undersigned is authorised to receive Tenders for the Hupply of Small Quantities of Puriri Sleepers, to be delivered at any Uailway-station. Specifications and narticulars may be seau on application at tills offio. Signodl JAME3 STEWART, District Engineer. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF JAMEB MARTIN. STOREKEEPER, HAMILTON. Tenders aro invited for the A Bsets in tho above Estate, as under :— Lot I—General Drapery „ 2—Cloth'ng, Mercery and Hats „ 3—Boots and Shoas „ 4—Fancy Goods and Stationery „ s—Crockcy and Glassware „ G—Grocery „ 7—lronmongery „ B—Premises and Fixtures. Tenders will bj r.-ccived for tho whole or soperate lots. Tondeis to bo addressed to the Trustee, coro of A. Clark and Son 1), Auckland, not later than MONDAY, 15th instaut. Stock Sheets can bo scon at tho office of Trustee, and all pnrticu'i rs at stoio, Hamilton. J. McCLARK, • Trnstoe. VTEWMARKET HIGHWAY -LA j DISTRICT. feues Fresh Tenders for Drainage and Pipes win to received until THOHSDaY, tho 11th Instant, ni* noon, by tho undersigned, from "whom par tioulars ir uy be obtained. WM. MORGAN, Chairman. AUCKLAND AND OIIAUPO X*. RAILWAY. Tenders will be received at this offico np to noon on WKDNESU AY, March 10, for the Pur chano and Removal of Buildings, situate at north fnd of Tunnel. Specific itions to be seen at the offico of tho undersigned. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. UCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on TUES DAY, the 9ch instant, for tho Gates at the forth coming Sports of tho Auckland Amateur Athletic Club. Tenders to bo addressed to the Secretary, care of Mr. W. W. Robinson, Tobac conist, Queen-Btreet. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on TUKS DAY, tho 9th instant, for the Krcction of a Two Storey Building iv Pitt-Btn it. EL)W. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. rjno builders. The time for receiving tenders fora Two-storey Bulldiug in Pitt-street, is extended to noon on SATURDAY, the 13th instant. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. f FtENDERS will be received up to noon 1. on TUESDAY, tho 9th instant, for Laying about Ono Thousand Feet of Lprga Socket EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of the 12th instant, for the eroction of Additions to a lltsl donco at Parnoll. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tondera will bo received until noon of MON- D A.V, March 15th, for tho Erection of a Villa Residence near the liarp of Erin Hotol. Plans and specifications to bo seen at Mr. Mumfekd's, Cornorof Vulcan and High-streets. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders arc invited until four o'clock of WEDNESDAY next, tho 10th instant, for Additions and Alterations to St Paul's Porocnaio. Plans at my office.— Henry G. Wade, Architect, 7, South British Chambers. mENDERS will l>c received, by the under -1 signed, till 7 p.m. on SATURDAY, the 13th instant, for delivery of Scoria-Ash on ro-ids near Mount fct. John, Ono Treo Hi'l. ROBERT HALL. Chairman of Board. TO CARPENTERS.—Tenders will be received up to Wcdnoeday, the 10th, at 7 p.m.. for the Ei ction of a Four-roomed Cot tage off Kyber fnss. Plan to tj seen at John Gray's, corner of Newton Road and Symonds street. mENDERS will be receh ed till 4 o'clock 1 on THURSDAY, 11th March, for the Erection of a Banking-house, in Auckland, for tho Bank of New South Wales, The lowest o any tender will not necessarily be accepted Pinna and specifications may bo seen at tho Bank of Now South Wales, Auckland, and Tenders are to bo addressed to the Manager, endorsed, " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMSON, Architect, Christchuroh. Education. ■ MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AJND DAY SCHOOL, St. Goorgo's Bay Road, Parnell. Quartor Days—April 12, Ju'y 5, Sep tember 29. A Fortnightly Coorso of Lectures wIU be given to tho Senior Pup'ls in the school-room, com mencing FRIDAY, 12th instant, at 7.30 p.m. 1. "Tho Growth of tho Colonies," J. Adams, BA. 2. "Tho KourGrcatAnoicntKmp; re3 I "Dr.Kidd 2, 1 " Tho American War of ludepondence," A. do Lisle Hamtuond, B.A. 5, C. " Music, Educationally Considcroi," Mr Swallow 7. "Outlines in New Zealand," Mr Watkins 8. " The Kronen Revolution," Rev. J. Bates 9. " Astronomy," Mr Tomlinson. A. limited number of tickets enn bo obtained from Messrs Champtnloup andCioper. Single tickot3, 2i; tho Coureo, l?s. f^iHURCH OF ENGLAND GKAMMAH Vj SCHOOL PARNELL, Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July 6th, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. TIT R HENRY ROWE TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howo-Btreet. MONSIEUR EDOUARD FRANCOIS CALON, PROFESSOR CF MUSIC, Begs to Intimate that, :'n accordance with the expressed wishes of a few Ladies of Auckland, ho is about to commence the practice of his pro fession here, and is now prepared to attend pupils at their own residences. Monsieur Calon holds the highest testimonials aa to his ability and success as a Teacher in Australia and elsewhere, and feels confident that parrnts nnd guardians who may place pupils under h's tuition will be thoroughly satis fied with their progress. Kor terms, &c, apply at Upper Symondys strcet, four doors above Mr Broadgate, Chemist. N.B.—Schools attended to. A THOROUGH practical Kngineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is used, such aa deep-lift pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Brew eries, &0., &c. Would have no objection to drive a Portable Kngine and Thrashing Ma chine, and Keep same in repair. Highest home and Colonial references given.—Apply Stab Office.



Public Notices. C BURTON respectfully thanks hit • patrons for their past favours, and trusti that tho same may bo accorded to his successor MrK. STILLWUXL. ESTILLWELL having Purchased the . Goodwill of the above BusineFS, begs most roßpectful'y 'o solicit a continuance ol these favours -o liberally le4owed ou his bis predecessor, and nesurus them that nothing sh^ll bs wan'inff on his part to merit the same. —I'a'nell Bakery, Pa'toll.—P,B,: Having beer informed that some of C. Burton's journeymen 1 are starting in business, trusts that tho public 1 will nor, make a change until they have given K. S. a fair trial. TO A RNELL BAKERY. W c, the undersigned. Trustees of the Estate of Mr Charles Bnrton, have feold to Mr Stilwell our intoreat in the Premises nnd Goodwill oi the business hitherto carried on by Mr Charles Burton at Parnell. G. W.OWKN/ Trußie3Sf March 4, 1850. THE undersigned, having taken over the Buaiaess lately carried on by Mr J. Tucker, hopes by htrict attention to business to merit a share of tho support so liberally awarded to his predecesror, JOHN BURGKSS, Shipping and Family Butciier. Near Theatre Royal, Qneen-sircet, Auckland. Families waited on for orders in town or suburbs. MR MORRISON, of Papatoitoi, is appointed Agent for tho STAR. Parties desirous of becomipf? Subscribers will kindly favour him with their names. 'IHHiIiS VISIOXOIA 'ZT (>OO =? SN I JIT lA\ 'AL •a wi x ti ar a "SNIVO -HVH -mo jo SHHCTAV HHHHJt XSVI «TJ i SOIXOiST. ■iaoi j. o M taouojM AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION, 18S0.—Contributions will at any period be thankfully received, and duly acknowledged.—S. Rout, Treasurer. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MKDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Sorgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours oC Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 1, and 7 to 9 p.m. GO TO BATH to Roth's Publlo Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria-street East. Charge, ONE SHILLING. Opon all wook dayß from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mohninos from 6 till 10 a.m. The Buth-rooma are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, loan and hair brrzahes, combs, respira.tora, soap, fco Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, Onb Shilling. Please note the address:—Victoria ertreet Kaat, abovo the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland JKT O T I G E. GAS REGULATORS. GAB REGULATORS. lIORNE'3 PATKNT GA3 REGULATORS. GAS ACCOUNTS REDUCED 30 TO 40 PER CPU T. 8010 Agents for New Zealand : A. & T. BDK T, DUNEDIN. Wo havo appointed Mr W. J. MARKS, Plumber and Gas-fitter, Chapel-Btreet, Sole Agent for tho above in Auckland. A Regulator cai be seen at his premises, where fu'l Informa tion refiardinj; them will be given. A. & T. B U RT, DUNEDIN. T3ISCUITS. BISCUITS. MILK BISCUITS! SULTANA BISCUITS! OSBORNE BISCUITS! The undersigned respectfully bag to intimate to their numerous customers and tho public ttenerally that they are now manufacturing the abovo new Biscuits, which they can confidently recommend, and would invite especial attention to the OSBORNE, as ie is superior to any bear- Ing that name they havo hitherto Biipplied, being an entirely now Mixture. Tho abovo Biscuits may be obtained from all Groceis and Storekeepers in town and country, and wholesale from Messrs Stone Brothers, 22, Quoon-Btreot, Auckland. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onchunga B'scuit Faotory, wT c. d* nn KS THKIGKKAT MACHINE.IMPORTKR, is nobody's agent i mpobts Direct the following Machines Singer, Gonuino Arm and Platform Friatcr & Rossaian Princess of Wales Wertheim Homo Companion, tho Now Vv heeler & Wilson Homo Shuttlo Cob New Grover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers. All of which are for Sale on Weekly Payments Of 2/6. One Month's Free Trial, with option of chan without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by the best Machinist in tho Colony. Machines kept in order twelve months free of charge. These are Bomo of the advantages of Pur ° G °fl& E 8 A T D E P O T, QUEEN-STREET SHEFFIELD GRINDING WHEEL, VICTORIA-STREET. H. LEADBEATER Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that he has Commenced Busi ness in tho premises of If. and W. Fowler, Victoria-street (from whom ho has hired shop room and en&ine-power), as a GKINDKR and POLISHER of all kinds of Edfjo Tools and Bright Goods. H. L. was apprenticed at J. Rogers & Son's twenty-five years ago, and has worked at tho trade over since. He can therefore confidently assort that Joiners, Butchers, Barbers, House holders, and all others who entrust him with work, will find it turned out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pocket Knives re-bladtd and renovated. Ttf" O T I C E Ladies, boar in mind that Williams' Is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Lodioa' Underclothins: Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice i lot of Neck Frilling, all prices from 4d yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Kar-ring* and Lockets, from Is o 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Qrey-stroot, tour doora abovo Marke Entrance, opposite Dampler's. Open till 9 p.m. "OHOTO ENAMELS. BEAUTIFUL ENAMELLED PHOTOGRAPHS, In Parisian Style, with Plain or Fancy Borders. Finely-finished enlargements in Carbon or Silver. AT VERY LOW RATES. Every Novelty in Photography at HEM US & H ANNA'S (By Spcoial Appointment to Hia Excellency Sir Herculoa Robinßon and Sir Geo. Groy). IJOTICE OF REMOVAL Mr Wit, Parker, recently In business as Wheeliight at the Junction, Epsom, begs to in form his customers and the public generally that he has REMOVKD to Newmarket, opposite Mr Pearce, Blacksmith, where he hopes, by strict attention to business and. civility to those who may favour him with their patronage, to obtain a fair share of suepport. Address: William Parkbr, Wheelright, opposite Railway Station, Newmarket. "L P H J L l "' s4.ddlbr and harness makkr, Kaeangahape Road, Newton (Opposite the Medical Hall). In commencing business at the above Address A. Philip respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in the Trade is Auckland and other Provincial Districts will enable him to give satisfaction. Baddlpry and Harness Work made and re paired at Low Bates, anil with Despatch.



Public Notices. TRISH DISTRESS BELIEF FUND. All Subscriptions and Lists are respoctfully requested to be forwarded to His Worship the Mayor of Aucklaud on or before MONDAY, tha 22nd Maeh instint. ■—— JOS. A. TOEB, Hon. Sec. Auckland. March 1,1880. A UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY, SKCO.ND CONCBET OF THE SEASON. Mendelssohn's "St. PAUL." TUESDAY, 9th instant, Commencing at 8 o'clock p.m. A UCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC J\- CLUB SPORTS. Acceptances close at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, TO-NIGHT, at 9 p.m. A. H. COTTER, Hon. Sec. pro. tern. ASHING M ACHINE?. WASHING MACHINES. Eranstojt & Forster, makers of the Patent i Fountain Machines, bog to call the attention of : the public to the above. The qualifications of this Maohino are, that no labour is required beyond that of soaking the clothes tho night previous, in the usual way, then placing then, in the boiler containing the apparatus for 2(1 minutes, when they are thoroughly cleansed (without in any way iojuring them) and ready for wringing Sold by all Ironmongers, where all particulars may be obtained. ri^OKATEA GOLD-MINIJNG COM -1 PANY (REGISTERED). Shareholders are reminded that tho Call of 1 per share is now overdue, and they are re quested to pay the same without further dclay.lfl Mr F. Kino has bten appointed to receive Calle, at his office, Shortland-strcec, Auckland. By order. W. HORNE, Manager. HCoromandel, March B,IBSO. r A U N D X Y. We beg mo >t respecfnlly to inform tho inhabi tants of- Auck and and neighbourhood that we have commenced the Laundry Business at Shelly Heach Road, Ponsonby, whoio WashiDg, Mangling and /roiling will bo dono on the shortest notice, and nt reasonable charges. W< übo no friction oithor by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by us will wear much lonaer than when washed in the usual manner. All Clothes will be fetched to the Laundry and returned to the owners free o£ charge for carri aKO.-Yonre respectfully. J. &A. MILLS.—P.S.: A note addressed as above will ensure Immodi ate attention. -_~ . ~~ZZ~ inOR GISBORNE (Landing -tCSOi^x X; Cargo on the East Coast). ■SaLSsEr Schooner •N O R V A L' Willeail positively on WEDNESDAY, Marol. 10. For freight or pa?sago apply to the Maßtsr, on Board, or M. NICCOL, Agent. i y ~R X . KNNISKILLEN BOUSK. GLOVES! GLOVES! 200 dozen The Lepine, better than Jo: ephine, in all tho new and fashionable colours ol the BeasoD, and a great variety of Joiophino Gloves. I will se 1 first choice, at 2s 6d pair, worth is 66 30 dozen Back Lepine, two-button, 3s pair, worth 4s 61; 50 dozon New Co!our3, two-button, 2s 6d, woith 4s. I have a variety of Now Hats (trimmed anduntrimmed). New Ribbons in great, varieties. Come and see my New Corsets. The Hoots and Shoes I must get rid of at any price. 200 Long Ostrich Feather, new coloars, at 5s 63, 6s 6d, 7a 6d; worth 12a 61. A splendid assort ment of Belts at la, worth 2s. "VTOTICE.- All Accounts due to J. Ford, -L^f Tailor, are payable only to himself, and no other receipts will S3 re ?ognised.—(Signed) J. FORD, Tailor. f* "I (\ to fil 000 LENT, on Building Society 3Hv principles, or on other terms *o suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on 4ta nage.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcin Lane.— seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. TMPROVEMENT| IMPROVEMENT! K. H. BARTLETT. Respectfully calls the attention of the peooie of Auckland to the fact that he is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs at reasonabe prices, at his studio. Queen-street, Auckland. This process was first discovered by Mr Hem, v popular photographer in Boston, Mass.. U.S.A., and has b«en practised by him since 1801. Ail though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much cireful manipulation, tho result is very satisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. Ho guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as time and climate has no damaging ellcct on them. Please call and inspect our work. (~) U R riKEAT QA L E OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCES THIS KYEN.ING. All the New Shipments recently received will be sold at sale dricks, alk .Cricks. J. COSGR AYE & 00. rpiO ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME! Persons intending to Build should begin at once ■ as tb.6y will never be ablo to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Ba.y, Who havo the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMBNSE A3 fcORTMKNT of all kinds, are Selling at the most aUnio tive prices. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. Mf Fullest information promptly tarnished oo application to KICHARD MONK, Manager. £3,000 0F w ° R T B EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLISSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr fe A Beautiful Selection of Now Goods, in — Q Great Variety. C 3 Also, landing, ex ' British Empire,' largo o g additions to my Stock. X p. An early inspection is invited, especially of S g some Parian Statuary. « 8 The Goods ore very Choice. S p ,_ J2 ** Large shipments to follow by ' City of S g Quebec' and ' Mercia' from London. 5 Selling Prices are such as will Induco ft p Customers to extend to me a continuance c £ of their favours. g 03 My Agents in London, thoroughly conver- o n sant with the wants of tho Colonies, are g thoreby enabled to purchase (for cast) to E 5 the boat advantage. m 55 —-•—• EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET. 11th. February, 1880. Meetings. PREMIER GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary Meeting of the Shareholders in the above-named Company will be held at the office of the Company, Shortland-streot, Auckland, on THUKSUAf, the 18th day of March, 1880, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to con- Bider the advisability, and if necessary to pass c resolution to wind-up tho Company voluntarily, and dispose of the Company's property ; to ap point a Liquidator. . CHARLES TOTHILL, Secretary. Auckland, Bth March, 1880. Personal, ■ ;; A LETTER awaits Noea Sullivan at this office. XF^the Gentleman from the South, who _L called on Mr Wendel, Symonds-street, last week ,will please call again, he will hear of something to his advantage. IF this should meet the eye of Mr Alfred Jones, brother to Doctor Wm. Jones. 8t Thomas' Hospital, London, he may hear from his Sister—Jane—by sending his Adtlre. ■# to Mrs John Wnite, care Mr Maxwell, The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. I HEREBY refuse to be responsible in any way for any Debts my wife—Harriett Marohand may contract after this date. SIMON MAKOPA.ND. Auckland, March 5,1880,. ,



Gazette in Bankrutptc . TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCKLAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act, 187 C," and of the several Actsamend ing ihe name, and of the WankniDtoy of W ii.i.TAM Hknky RANDErtsox, of Cam bridge, Auctioneer, a Bankrupt. It i 3 hereby notified that the said William Henry Rnnd-rson lias this day, upon the Peti tion of Thomas Wells, of Cambridge aforesaid. Merchant, a Creditor of tSio said William Henry Kandersjn, to the amount of more than fifty pounds, been adjudge 1 a Bmknipt Tvithfn the meaning of the above-named Act?; and that the Ki™t Meeting of tho i reditora of tho said William Henry KanderSMi will bo held at the Court-hou=e, at Cam*ir!d o aforesaid, on the 10th day or March instant, at noon. Dated at Hamilton this 3rd day of March, THOMAS KIRK, Clork of tho Court. WIKIAM MACOKKGOR IIAY, Solicitor for the Petitioning Creditor. IN TIIE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the several Acts amend ing the same, and in the matter of tho Bankruptcy of William McLrc.is, oC Coromandel, Ilotelkcpcr, a Debtor. It is hereby notified that at a meeting of the Creditors of the said William McLean, held this day in tlio Buildings of the Supremo Court house, Auckland, at the hour ot lljo'clo k in the forenoon, Thoma* Maeffarlane, Ksqui'.e, of Auckland, Certificated ■» ccountant in Bank ruptcy was elected Creditors' Truateo ot the property of the said Debtt r. and that tho said Thomas Macflar *no has intimated to me, in writing, his acceptance of tho said trusteeship. Dated at Auckland, thia ci<;ht day of Karen, IEB9. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Thomas Buddlic, i. Debtor's solicitor, Wyndham street. IN TIIE SUITtEME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHKRN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditoia Act, 1876," and "The Debtors and Cre ditors Act Amendment Act, 1578," and in the Bankruptcy of Riciiaud Alvjn Kkgland and author Pittar. some t mo since trading as R. A. Xngl nd and Company, Debtor?. This is to notify that Robert A Ivin England, Eome time Binte residing ot Onehunga, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, but now residing at Mangere, near to Onehunora aforesaid, in the said Provincial District and Colony, at present without occupation; and Arthur Pittar, of Onehungi afore3aid, Agent, both trading somo time since at Onebun^a aforesaid as Auction eers and Storekeepers, under the style of R. A. Knaland and Company, have this day filed a statement that they, jointly and saverally, ara unable to ment their joint and ssverel Kngpge ments with their joint and several Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held'at the Supreme Court Muildines, Eden-street, Auck land, on MOmD \Y, tho fifteenth day of March. 1880, at 12 o'clock noon. Dated this Bth day of March, ISSO. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. R. Laisblby, High-street, Auckland, Solicitor for tho Debtor. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Credi tors Act, IS7G," and tho several Acts amending tho same, ani of tho Bank ruptcy of Jonx DootKY, of Coromandel, Cordial Manufacturer, a Debtor. This is to notify that John Dooloy, of Cor" mandel. in the Provincial District of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Cirdial Manu facturer, ha? this day Jiltd a statement that he; 3 unable to meet hia Kngagt-ments with hia Cre ditors ; the Firat Meeting of Cred tors to bo held at the Supremo Court-houso, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the sxtcenth day ot March, ons thousand eight hundred and eighty, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Auckland, this eighth day of Marob, one thousand eight hundred and eighty. KDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, _ Registrar. Thomas Buddle, Debtor's Solicitor. Auctions. TO-MORROW. ■ DU R HAM YARDS. WOOL, SKINS, AND HIDES TjlOR Sale, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, Wool, Skins, and Hides. HUNTER & NOLAN B. TONES.) [R. a CARE, TO-MORROW. TRADE SALE OF OILMEN'S STORES, TEAS, SUGARS, CANDLES, STARCH, NEAVES'S FOOD, SALA.D OIL, CON. FECTIONEKY, MARMALADE. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Tuesday next, the 9th instant, at 11 o'clock, j i 100 Half-chssts Con?ou 5 Cases Cream Tarter 5 case 3 Tartaric Acid 200 boxes Price's Candles ' ' 30 cases Preserved Milk 10 cases Ficklea 103 cases Colman's Sta-eh 20 packages 1) & M clicking 60 boxes Knife Pollish 20 cases B & P Cornflour 10 tons Mauritius and White Sugar 10 kegs Carbonate Soda 2 cases Neares's Food 30 cases Salmon 20 cases Quarter Pardines 10 baj>s Maizemcal 10 cases Cocoa 10 cases Vinegar 15 cases half and pint 3 Salad Oil 10 cases Freth Herrings 10 cases Blue Berries 5 caeca Oarraway Seeds 10 cases Tobaccos 5 cases Keiher's Confections 21 cases Keiller'a Marma'ado 2 tons Oatmeal B. TONES.] : [ R# c. CAER< TO-MORROW. FINE AND COARSE SALT, SODA CRYSTALS, WHITING, WHYBROW'S HERRINGS. Ex 'Sracathro,' from London. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell, on Tuesday next, the Oth inbtant, at 11 o'clock, 100 bags Wcston and We-.tall's Fino and Coarse Salt 80 ban-els Soda, Ci ystals 40 barrels Whiting 10 cases Why brow's lien ings Xx ' Stracatb.ro,' from London. TUESDAY, MARCH 9, AT ONE P. M. AT THE NORTHERN HOTEL, QRKAT NORTH ROAD. R. C. GREENWOOD, HAS received instructions from Mr. - tt PfPPleton, who has sold his interest in the Hotel, to sell by auction, on the premiers, Northern Hotel, on Tuesday next, at 1 p.m., HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Comprising,— Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Beds, Bedding. Waelietand, Ware, Pots, Pans, &c. Also, 8 MILKING COWS, 1 CALVES, 2 HORSE 3 . Beside 3 any other Fffects, Cattlo, Stock, &c. that may be brought to 'the ssle for the con venience of owners. iilx , K. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. F. IF TEE N CA SE S DRAPERY: 1 Winceys, Dress Materials French Merinos, Tweeds Men's Havard and Oxford Shirts „ Ciimean and Tweed Shirts Boys' Hnvard and Oxford Shirts Youths' Havard and Oxford Shirts. A. G. GRANT HAS been instructed to sell by auction, at City Mart, on Wednesday next, at .11 o'clock, 15 cases, of the abovo GOODS. . Terms at Sole. /: {Continued on Fourth Page.]