serious irregularities committed by the head nurse, S. Brown, with f.ho monies of patients who had died iv the hospital camo under his notice. That the first of these cisea of which ho had any direct proof oc curred on the 28th of September last, when a patient named VViUon died. This patient had statod previous to his death that ho had two guineas, which he would require if ho got better, but in enso of his death ho desired to leave- it to tin hospital. The money was handed over to the head durao, S Brown, ami your petitioner subsequently found that Brown hud ouly cntored Us Gd 011 the booksof the hospital, and nftor giving 7s Gil to a warder nntuuil Charles Tcium had appropriated the balance himself. 11 Tho s:condo£ tlrjsc ca^es occurred on tho 18th of November, when a patient iinoicd Lettcral died, leaving a will, and among his personal effects £14 iv money and a cheque for £5 10s. It subsequently appeared that only the cheque for £5 101 had been entered upon the books of tho hospital by Brown, who received the effects of the deceased. The £14, your petitioner discovered, had been appropriated by Brown, who gave £3 of it to a warder named Thos. Brown, " your petitioner humbly submits that ho would at once have laid formal charges ; u tlieio cases wlicn hi;* suspicious were lirst aroused, but he feared that he could not bring evidence strong enough to substantiate them and that tho consequences of failure would bo ruinous to himself. " your petitioner further submits that on the 17th of April, 1880, a patient named Maund died in the hospital at night, when your petitioner was in charge. That sub sequent to tho death your petitioner was in formed by certain persons employed in the hospital that a sum of 17s (id, which Maund was knowu to have had in his pos session before death, had not been ac couated for. Suspicion was thus cast upoa your petitioner, and upon instituting in quiry, ho learned that the head nurse, JBtovvu, had received the money, and had given a warder named Gibbous 7s Gd of it. Finding tho amount was not entered on the booksinaccordancewiththcregulationsofthe hospital your petitioner questioned Brown, who denied all knowledge of the matter. Your petitioner told Brown that he intended to lay a formal charge with Dr Fhilson, tho medical officer in charge of the hospital, and did so on the following day (May the 7th). Ou being questioned by Dr Philsou, Brown admitted receiving the 17s fid trora Mauud, and giving 7s Gd of it to tho warder to buy tobacco, and excused himself for not entering tho 103 on the ground that the omission oc curred through inadvertence. Your patitioner thon laid formal charges agaiust him of appropriating £111s Od out of tho £2 2a left by Mr VVilaou, and £14 from Lettcral. Brown at first denied these charges, but on being pressed with reference to 7s Gd out of £2 2* given by him to the wardsman, Temm, and £3 which ho g.ive out of the £14 to the warder named Tuomas Brown, he made partial acknowledgments, assert ing, however, that ho only received £3 from Letteral, which was left to him, and that Thomas Brown had been left a like amount. Your petitioner desired to call the warders in, but Dr. Philsou did not adopt his suggestion, and gave no intimation of his intention to hold any further inquiry, merely asking, "Is that all you have to say, Gadd"

" Your petitioner, thereupon, being desir ous that tho whole circumstances of the case should be fully investigated, aud con sidering the result of the interview very unsatisfactory to himself, and also convinced that very great abuses existed, thought it prudent to take advice on the matter, and therefore laid tho whole of the circumstances before W. Swauson Esq., M.U.K. Acting upon his advice your petitioner waited ou Mr Macffarlano, the Curator of Intestate Estates, and made a statetneut of the case, aud was requested by that gentleman to come next day, when he would take down the statement iv writ ing. On the same evening

" Your pfttitionor was informed that Dr Fhilson wished to see him at his house. Upon going thero ho was questioned fur ther by the doctor, who also said that Brown had fuily confessed to the whole of the charges, and had paid back part of the money, and would pay the balance on the following morning. Dr. Philson further informed your petitioner that he had seen Mr Macffarlanc and that gentleman bad informed him of your petitioner's visit. Ho spoke in terms of strong censure of your petitioner's action in going outside the hospital to make a complaint, and also said that by not lay ing the information sooner your petitioner was equally guilty and punishable with Brown. He then said that Mr Macdarlano would be up at tho hojpital next morning at nipe o'clock, to be present at the inquiry, and instructed your petitioner to attend.

"Your petitioner himself submits that, after this conversation, upon consideration during tho night, he feared that, being a comparatively ignorant mau, he would bo placed at a disadvantage on beiug ques tioned by two educated gentlemen, who apparently were hostile to him, and he determined to sec Mr Sw.tnson again and ask him to be present at the inquiry. Ho left a note for Dr. Philson and Mr Mucffar lane, telling them that ho could not ro on with tho coae at the hour appointed, nor until ho had seen Mr Swanson, but ho ■would go as soon afterwards as possible to Mr Macffarlfinc'H oflice. If your potitioner acted unwisely in this, as he has had reason to believe he did, it was from no intention to give offence, but solely from an earnest desire to secure an impartial investigation, and from a feeling of embarrassment caused by the circumstances in which ho was placed. "Your petitioner after seeing Mr Swan son, went straight to Mr Macffarlanc's office and made his statement.

"Your petitioner, hoard no more 'of the matter until the 10th instant, when he and Brown (tho head nurse) wore summoned before Dr. Pbilson and Mr Macffarlane. Dr. Phihon then proceeded to review the case, and strongly censured your petitioner for not ha ring brought the matter under his notice before. He also told your petitioner that it was extremely probable that if he had received a share of the plunder nothing would have been said about if.. With reference to Brown, he condemned his con duct, but added that restitution having been made', he would leave it to Mr MacfFarlane to say what should bo done. Mr Macffar lane then spoke of the gravity of Brown's offence, and said he did not know whether it should be overlooked, but hoped that what had taken place would be a lesson to Brown in future.

"Feelini that tho motive attributcil to him, and Dr. Philson's censure, were un merited and unjust, and firmly believing that an impartial inquiiy, calling evidence, would reveal very grave abuses which should not bo condoned, your petitioner wote to the Colonial Secretary asking for snch an inquiry. He has since received a letter from the Colonial Secretary stating that whilst in 'reporting the conduct of Brown to the Surgeon your petitioner acted in a way that deserved commenda tion, my subsequent conduct, ' especially at the inquiry,' was such as to render it impossible to retain your petitioner in office, and Dr. Philson had been informed that yonr petitioner's dismissal had received the approval of tho Government. Your peti tioner has since been summarily discharged from the hospital. "In view of these facts your petitioner would humbly submit that'he has suffered a grievous and cruel wrong. That his absence from tho inquiry first called was n,ot prompted by any spirit of insnbardina toon, but solely from reasons set forth here in above, and that he was instigated tarono;ho.ut by a strong conscientious con viction of the hcinousness of the ofFenco committed by Brown That he still believes that if your honourable House will appoint an impart:al Commission to make an inves tigation it will result in clearing your peti tioner's character of the imputations cast "Pon it, and will result in great public benefit. Your petitioner, therefore, witli ont any hopo of reward for himself, beyond the vindication of his character from an unwarrantable and wholly groundless sus picion, prays your honourable House to make such an inquiry. And your petitioner Will ever pray." "

THE NEW IRELAND EMIGRANTS. THE Chandernagore very quickly obtained iw clearance and sailed from Sydney, when we news arrived thero of the manner in which the captain and the charter's agent j»aa treated tho unfortunate colonists at Breton. These miserable people, who were to be tho pioneers of the Marquis De «ay 8 new kingdom,in which no heresy and no radicalism was to enter, were landed in 'Wo places. At the island of Langlan seventeen persons were put on shore with Provisions for lees than two months, and at UKiliki Bay the rest were left with a Portion of the stores and without any fflodicincs to ward off the fevers which are M fatal in the steamy islands of the tropics. « may be true that tho Chandernagore at wr anonors ancF wos unable to remain M New Ireland, but this only happened a "6t there had been ample time to have 'anded the cargo of the vessel, or at any ™'O that part of it likely to be of im mediate uso. Quarrels were the cause of y"> "flay, and Commander De La Croix, I :! caJJ s? the colonists declined to have him .j* *f lejr loader, sailed away from them, eavuig them totally unprovided against the worst dangers which afflict infant settle-

THE SUEZ MAIL

SPECIAL TO "STAR."

GENERAL SUMMARY

London, May 7th. Among the prize winners of tho Art Union London, on the 27th April, is Mr T. Buddie of Auckland, who becomos entitled to a Parian statuette, "The Little British Builder."

The "Bacchante," with the sons of the lrincfl of' Wales ou board, has arrived at Bpitnoad. Ihe royal cadets are reported to be in good health, aud to have thoroughly enjoyed their trip. They are said to have becomo great favourites with their mess mate*.— It is stated that the Chilian fleet has bombarded Callao. -All tho steamers leaving for iuropo carry largo numbers of 1 passengers.—The indications arc that Uio American Transatlantic pleasure trafhe this year will be tho hoaviesi ever known.—Mr Tounyr,on has, at the request of tho Glasgow University Club allowed hinuolf to bo nominated for tho Lord Rectorship of the University.—At the annual grand fostivn.l of Freemasons held recently, Lord Skolmoradalo pro-riding, tho I rmcis of Wales w;u i,u;alted as Grand Muster for the eusuiug year.—lt ii proposed to hold the third annual army rille mectin" at tuo Ccesar'a Camp ranges on August 5, G, 7. The meeting will be open to tho army, navy, Royal Marines, and auxiliary forces with special matches for " all comers."—lt is stated that some valuable marbles dis covered at Jerabulus havo beeu acquired for the British Museum.—lt is said that Garibaldi will shortly pay a visit to London should bis health continue to improve, Another lottery fraud is reported in Italy. At Bari the Governor has refused to pay a prize of 700,000f. on tho ground of suspicious circumstauces.— Tho directors of the West of England Bank havo been acquitted on a charge of falsifying iho accounts for purposes of fraud.—Tho houso of a, man named Cahill, at Luganmore, County Mayo, has been lired into. No one was injured. It is1 alleged that the outrage was due to Cahill having taken land.—The " Birming ham Mail" says the disease which is prov ing so fatal among the sheep is also very considerably thinuiug the ranks of those agricultural peats, rabbits. One fanner, in walking over his farm tho other morning, camo across 14 dead bodies of those preda tory auimals. Tho hares, too, have suc cumbed to its ravages, but not to so largo an extent. Mousi^uur Patterson, Hector of St. Edmund's College, near Waro, has beeu named by the Pope Bi-mop of Emaus in partibits infuletium. lie is succeeded iv tho Rectorship by the Rev. George Akers, M.A., of Oxford.—Comidorablo damage has been done to tho Casiuo of Monaco by the explosion of a cartridge of dyuamito which had been placed under tho clock by persons who meditated a robbery of tho bauk. Some person? were slightly injured, but, owing to the vigilance of the employes, nothing was stolen.—A loan of 12,0J0,000f. for six months has been accepted by the Japanese Government. The subscription is beaded by the Bauquc do Paris et dos Pays Bas. — Deaths from starvation among the peasantry are reported from various parts of Knesia.—The Queen has written to the Duchess of Mailborough intimating to Her Grace Her Majesty's iutention of conferring upon her, on her return to Euglaud, the Hoyal Urdcr of Victoria aud Albert.—An extensive fire took place in Aldersßate street on April 30, and four lives are stated to have been lost; two bodies havo already been recovered.

Frederick Urick Morison has been charged on his own confession, at Liver pool, with enibezzllu'v' £2000 from hio em ployers, Mesaw J. G. Dougherty and Co, cattle agents, Melbourne. Since the pri soner's confession inquiries have been made by the police from Messrs Dougherty's London Agents, who confirmed his htoiy. lie stauds remanded. 11 The Pirates of Pcnzancc" is playiug to crowded houses at the Opera Comique. Sir James Fcrgusson arrived at Bombay on April 28, and was immediately sworn iv as Governor. London, May 20. In tho House of Commons on May 3rd, Mr Bradlaugh, member for Northampton, claimed the right of affirmation instead of tho oach, on the ground that the Parlia mentary Oaths' Bill gave every person the right to make an aflirmation who was en titled to ailirra elsewhere. Mr Bradlaugh was himself repeatedly permitted to make .in allirmation in Courts of Jimtice. Lord Cavendish proposed, and Sir Stafford Northcote seconded, and the House agreed to a motion for the appointment of a Select Committee to consider the question. It is reported that the marriage of Prince Leopold, with a lady of high distinction in private liEe, is very probabla. It is stated that tho Government bill dealing with the Irish land .question will authorise the Government to appoint a commission empowered to purchase large eitates, aud retail them to the peasantry in small lots. The fuuds could bo provided by the State, the peasant proprietor buying at an interest of 3J per cent, The Russian Press, since the fall of the Bcaconsfield Cabinet, appears to eho-.v that Russia is seizing the opportunity of a change of Ministry in England to proclaim her ' desire for peace, and a readiness to enter into auy arrangements assuring the British Government of the honesty of her profes sions. Kumour3 have lately been current of the revival ot the alliance between the three Emperors, or at least.of the reconciliation of Germany and Russia. A committee of doctors appointed to examine Veli Mahomed, tho asiassin of Colonel Commcroll, have decided that he is not, and n^ver was, insane. Prince Bismarck introduced a proposal to the Federal Council to include the districts of Altona and St. Panli, both in the suburbs of Hamburg, iv the German Customs union. The proposal caused extreme indignation at Hamburg, and the rumour of it probably wai the principal cause of the action of the Socialists. The proposal is regarded as the death blow to the independent and fiscal liberty of Hamburg. The Canadian Parliament has ratified the decision of the Dominion Government to push forward the construction of the Pacific railway. Yesterday, iv the Dominion Parliament, a member spoke in favor of the Lesicpa Panama Canal scheme. Mr. M'Donald, the Canadian Premier, said he was glad the subject had been brought forward, adding that he disputed the con tention raised in the United States that the Munroe doctrine had auy application to commercial undertakings like the Suez Canal. The Canadian Senate has rejected the bill passed by the Commons legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister.

SINGULAR DIVORCE SUIT.

The case of Maskell v. Maskcll has again been before the Divorce Court. The suit lirst came before the Court in March, 1879, as an undefended case, and a decree nisi was pronounced. The petition was that of the husband, an undertaker, who alleged adultery against his wife in the years 1875 and up to 1878. It was found out however that the petitioner had himself been guilty of adultery with a woman named Priscilla Creed, whom he took with him to New Zoaland in 1874, and was not entitled to the relief ho sought for. The Queen's Proctor therefors intervened to prevent tho decree being made absolute. Sir James Hannen said it seemed as though the petitioner and his family had arranged together to make out a case against the wffo, although all she had done was to assume too readily that her husband was dead. The decree nisi must be revoked, and the petition dismissed with costs against the husband.

The Distress in New Zealand.

WARNING POSTED AT THE AGENT UENEUAL'S OFFICE. The "European Mail" of May 7th says : The wave of depression which is now sweeping over New Zealand is greatly to be regretted; still it is not to be supposed that because the colony is passing through a period of grave anxiety that it is " going to the dogs," as some believe, and try to make out. From all quarters we hear that pro perty is depreciated and labour is abundant. Now, then, is the time for English agricul turists with, a little capital to make their way to New Zealand. The resources of the colony are.unbounded : the soil is rich and fertile and responds liberally to the efforts of the buabandsraan. All that is wanted is men with a small amount ot money, say from £500 to £1,000, who have an intimate knowledge of farms and farming operations. 1 hesa arc bound to succeed, notwithstanding the present depression, if they will only throw into their work all the enterprise and energy at their command. The other day the following telegram appeared in the morning papers •—" The Government has caused the A«ent-Geucral of the colony in Loudon to be nfullv informed of the severe depression now prevailing in Now Zealand." As may be imagined, this caused numerous inquiries at the New Zealand Government offices in Victoria-sireet, and, in order to satisfy the curiosity of the public, Sir Juhuscaurrdthe telegram sent to him from Wellington on February 26 to bo published. It was as follows —" Unemployed numerous and in creasing. Warn men without means against coming at present; send none yourself. It will be obaerved that this telegraphic despatch warns people without means that

there was at tho time it was sent a plentiful supply of labour in the colony. Sir Julius ha-» received no information in auy way which would tend to discourage the emigra tion to the colony of people with a know ledge of agiicullure and the means to follow the pursuit. On the contrary, the late extraordinarily bountiful harvest and the rise in tho value of wool must be, he says, considered most encouraging by emigrants of this class. It is sincerely to be hoped that the improvement in trade which lias set in, both in this country and in America, will soon make itself felt, not only in New Zealand, but in all our Australian colonies, aud that it will bo a long time before we hear again of people " walking the streets of Wellington with nothing to do," In face of the unfavourable news tele graphed homo from New Zealand, it will ba no surpritio to our readers that the small loau of £SO.OOO asked for by the Union Bank of Australia for the Oamaru (Otago) Harbour Board was not all subscribed for. Tenders to the amount of only £7G,000 wore sent iv, aud they wero all for execedinaly small amounts, chiefly from £100 to £1,000, although there were two for £10,000 each at £9G :5s Cd and £98, and one for £17,500, divided into three amounts, £10,000, £7,000, aud £500, all at £90 3s Gd. The amount of tho loan not being covered, all applicant*, of course receive the sum applied for in full, and the balance of £13,000 subsequently allotted at tho minimum.

EXPULSION OF JEWS FROM RUSSIA.

Rarely has tho valuo of Russian scnii ollicial denials boon more glaringly illus trated than ou the occasion of tho decree for the expulsion of the Jews. Twenty four hours after the news transpired at Berlin, it was by the Russian Scmi-ollioial Telegraphic Agency represented as a sensa tional fabrication, absolutely unfounded, and apparently invented for a purpose. But now wo learn that tho Konigsberg Corporation of Merchants hud hoard enough of the business . from persons afl'eoted by tho decree to causo them to institute inquiries at Berlin. Owing, it appears, to Russian financiers pleading the inadvimbility of tho step on tho eve of a new loan tho order was quickly with drawn. A terriblo incident from Nihilist life is reported from tho Russian district of Puti lofr". At the moment of hia arrest a young nobleman was shot by his own father, The father then shot himself. in about a fortnight somo more Russian men-of-war—the ironclads AdjutantGencral and Princo Rojarski, the clippers Plastun and Strelok, and tho Corsair cruisers fiuropo, Africa, and Zabiaka—leave Croustadt with troops for the Chinese and Amur district shores. TURKISH MISItULEOB.STINATE CONDUCTOR THE PORTE. True to their character, tho Turkish ruling Pashas, 'while accepting Qthc Convention ceding territory to Montenegro, hiivef uliillcd the letter of the agreement, while shame lessly ignoring its spirit. Osman Pasha seems to have been sent to carry out tho transfer, and he did so by Bending word to the Montenegrins only a few hours before ho withdrew tho Turkish garrisons from the various fortified places in the ceded terri tory. The result was, [when the Montene grins arrived thoylound their places occupied by hostile aud well armed Albauians. Osman Pasha, itis a.sserted,Lauded over the territory, not to the Montenegrins, but to tho Albauitiu'i Tho former assert that it must have been a pre-arranged plan, deli berately sanctioned by tho Porte. They have accordingly made strong roprcacnta tions to the Powers on tho matter ; aud tho Powers have uddro'scd a collective note to the Porte, demanding that the frouticr ter ritory evacuated and since occupied by tho Albanians be immediately re-occupied by the Ottoruau|troops,and then surrendered to the Montenegrins, in strict accordance with tho stipulations of the Convention, The Porto will have to submit, but probably only after another long delay. The indem nities to bo paid to Knssian merchants under the Berlin Treaty have just been fixed, at Constantinople, at fifteen million francs. There is no prospect of thi-j or auy other por tion of tho Porte's debt to Russia being paid. The impecuniosity of the I'orte is steadily on tiie increase. The English officers in the gendarmerie have been olli cially informed that at the expiration of their term of service in August their con tracts will be ronewed if they will consent to a reduction in their salaries of about 40 per cent.

Affairs in Afghanistan.

BRITISH TROOrS NARROWLY

ESCAPE DISASTER,

There is at present a lull in lighting operations, and there are rumours of the submission of some of the most influential chiefs, but thcio are also unmistakable sigus that the Afghans contemplate further attempts at resistance. General Ross is now at Cabnl. FJc had a smart brush with somo fifteen hundred tribesineu, but de feated them, Dclald accounts of tho battle near Uhuzneo show that General Stewart narrowly escaped a great disaster. At one period of the engagement tho Eng lish line was penetrated and both flanks turned, •' the artillery hiving lired away all their case." Tho infantry stood firm, but the right ot the brigade was shaken by the onslaught of the enemy. " For a time victory had been doubtful, and had the whole of tho enemy's force been thrown upon us at the critical moment the conse quences would have been very serious." In other words, there would have been another Isandula, and every tribe from Qucttah to Herat would have swarmed down upon Cabul, Candabar, and Ghuzneo in a way not pleasant to contemplate. General Stewart compares the bravery of the Ghazis to the attack on the Black Watch at Bareilly during the Mutiny, and it is easy to understand the des perate valour displayed when we read that the infantry fought with such fury that they charged to within 30 yards of our guns. General Stewart is now with the main portion of the Candahar force at Cabul, and has assumed the chief command, General Koberts retaining his divisional command. General Hughes, who was with Stewart, was sent through the Logar Valley to settle the district and to keep open the communications. It is said, however, that the leading Mollahs and Logar chiefs have made their submission, while Mr Griffin has dismissed 100 Kohistani chiefs home, satisfied, we presume, of their "loyalty." They are eaid to have guaranteed tbc safety of two Sirdara that are to be sent tn Kohistan. The dispersion has been ordered of the Kohistani bands, otherwise direct punishment is threatened. Perhaps, how ever, the most important news received is the statement that the native gentlemen on Mr Grifliu's stafF have left Shcrpur on a mission to Abdurranman. Much must depend on the result of that mission. Another rumour is to the effect that Moosa Khan aud Mahomed Jan have surrendered to the British Governor at Ghuznce.

EASTERN NEWS.

Bombay, May 21

Tho important news- from Afghanistan during the past fortnight is of a political rather than of a military character. The military news indeed may be summed up in a few wordn. General Koberts' force is in the Maidan, and that neighbourhood and the sugar country arc reported to be quiet. In two or three other directions small forces of the enemy arc reported.

AUDACITY OF SPANISH BANDITS.

Recently a band of robbers entered Rodes, a Catalan village in Lerida country, Spain, It was Sunday. Nearly all the inhabitants were at church. The curate wa3 in the pulpit preaching a sermon. Three of the robbers boldly stalked into the church. They (as in deed all the band were) had their faces smeared with soot. Kifles were slung over, their shoulders, revolvers were inthcirhands, in their belts were bowie-knives. Elbowing their way to the pulpit, they went up the steps, knocked down the curate, bound him with ropes, threw him on their shoulders, and wcut with their burden to the parsonage. As they quitted the church they warned the congregation that whoever budged would be shot down. Their companions appeared at the door to show this threat to be no idle menace. Nobady dared move. Once in the parsonage, the poor curate was seated, still bound, on a chair and ordered to surrender the fifteen hundred ounces of gold they knew were in his poscsuon. He declared he had no money. They thrust bowie-knives fifteen times in his legs aud arms, and as he persis ted in his declaration they put him on his feet and belaboured him with a cudgel. lie therefore confessed that he had thirty-six hundred reals, but that this sum was all he possessed. The robbers lighted a sheaf of wheat and held the poor curate's head over it. His hair, eye-brows, and eye-lashes took lire. He shrieked with pain. These sprearas brought his servant, and she ran to ring the alarm bell. The robbers felled her to the earth with a bowie-knife. Furious at being baffled of the fifteen hundred ounces of gold which they knew were in the curate's hands, they ordered him to kneel that he might be shot. They were about toexecute their cruel de sign when one of their comrades entered witnthelifteenhundredounccaofgold.which, after a long search, he had found, together with some very valuable arms. Thereupon they left. Such was the terror they inspired that nobody dared give pursuit,

Mining News.

The inclemet.t weather which has prevailed to-day, has almost put a atop to busincas on the Stock Exchange, and the samei remark applies with equal force to the Thames market. Very little stock has been inquired after, and what interest thtre was appeared to centre ' upon North Devon and Union Beach stock. The former advanced in price from 17s to 20s, and tho latter from 7s 6d to 10J 6d. Kurinui's seemed some what depressed, while Caledonian's received some slight attention. 'Ihe brokers during the morning were alert aud sanguine, but the dreary downpour of rain soon reduced them to a condition of settled mclaucoly, an air of placid resignation of a mournful cast was observable on every hand. Wo recelvod tho following reports this afternoon :— Waiotahi.— Under date June 21st, the mine manager (J. C. Smith) reports thusly : —" No, 2 Level.—The hanging-wall leader of No. 5 lode is now np to the No. 1 level, and |1 am now forming the stopes into a drive from the maiu cross-cut, so as to be able to put in a prospecting drive through the new giound wo have lately adde I to tho mine, for I think it is ground well worjh prospecting from tho No. 1 level. No. 3 level, aud No. 4 lodo. —This leader is turning out good payable dirt from the asopo ; but I have not got much picked stone. I expect, however, to get a good lot this week, for I am nearly up to tho place where I got it with the lending stopo. No. 5 lodo.—Tho dirt from the stopes from this lode is still poor but will improve when I got highor up with the stopes. 1 have built a new changing house 20 by 12, and have increased the number of hands to keep tho battery going full swing during the day to try aud keep up the gold returns of late, and onablo you (the director) to pay a few morp dividend*. Tho tributors are not doing quite as well, so far, this month, tho load they aro work ing on being split up and knocked about by cross-deads.

REUBEN PARft G.M.Co.—Mr W. W Comer (mine manager) sends tlio appended report, dated also Juno 21st, viz.,—Big Kcef —During tho hist week wo have been driving north, for tho purposo of knocking through where the old IJuicoru Company took out a trial crushing. We havo 4ft. inoro to go through. The quartz in this direction looks very well, being full of minerals and blotches of copper. AVhcn thin is through, it will give us 40lt, in the run of the mineral, and which, I be lieve, will pay for working. Tho south end does not look no well, it being mixed with mullock, aud the minerals about it arc not sf such a promising character. I commence siukiug in tho course of a few dnys, as there is a little work to do before a .start can be made. This winze should open up a good payable block of ground, ns tho indications along the lloor of the drive aro very encour aging.

Hopper Level.—There is good progress being made iv this drive. The leader is 6 inches thick, and in a very promising country. lam laying down a tramroad from the Sons of Freedom to the side of the hill underneath our tramway whore I purposo erecting a hopper to convey the quartz to tho Sous of .Freedom Hoppers, which will bo a great saving iv time and money, this work will be completed in the beginning of next week.

(15Y TELEGRAPH).

GUAUAMSTOWN, this day. KURAMUI lJiu..— Yesterday the mount the 3GO feet level \ycro ongaged in driving alongside tho main lodes. Several smalt leaders met with n dip townrda the maiu body of quartz. Thcro haß been no breakiug down of quartz from tho specimen leader since Saturday. A Btart was made yesterday to rise up on the junction of tho special leader with the maiu lode, which will bo the means of proving both.

Caledonia.—A start was made- yester day to break into tho lodo intersected last week in the cross-cut at 360 ft. level. It was broken into about 18 inches without meeting any signs of the footwall, and in the quartz broken out there were plenty of good minerals ) to bo seen disseminated through tho stone, but no gold was seen. After the next breaking-down a bettor opinion can bo formed as to the value of the lode.

New Goldkn Crown.—Battery Level: The cross-cut at this level has now boon suspended and tho men shifted back to tho drive on the Wo. 1 ro f. At present men it! cmpLiyod in stripping tho reof ou tho foot in wall side, but as sooa an it has been stripped a. distance of about ton feet ou each siito of tho cross-cut. The manager intends to have a breaking down of quartz m soon as tho drives arc iv a few feet, operations will bo commenced upon No. 2 reef also. Tho breaking down of No. 1 reef will not tako placo boforo Thursday as it will take us to that time to get a good reach on the reef.

Intkemedivte Level,—At this level a start has been made to drive eastward on the footwall leader near the bottom of the of the winze which connects with the battery level. The leador is of good size and of exceedingly promising appearance, nnd will evidently turn out a lot of crushing cl rt. The othor levels are noticed at length in this morning's " Advertiser " very favor ably. The cleaning up at the battery, with sale of whcclerc, pans, boilers, and old iron, is expected to pay the cost of the purchase of the plant, which is nov/ being thoroughly overhauled.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.

The first meeting of the Institute tor the current session took place last night, and was well attended. Dr Purchns presided. The Secretary read the following list of new members (elected sinco last meeting) :

T. Chiug, J. Coatcs, W. H. Connoll, Dr. Elain, C. A. Harris, Miss Harrieon, Dr, Honey man, J. Maclean, Major Murray, A, Shrewsbury, liev. K. Sonimerville, A. X, Taylor, and H. E. Williams. The President's Address.—Dr. Pur chfts, after apologising for not having pre pared a formal address, said he would make some remarks touching the work which the Institute had in hand, as well as its claims txpon the public. The gentleman then went on to direct attention to the new show case and the valuable collection of shcl'.s which it contained, the careful and accurate arrangement of which he deemed worthy of special remark. Tho lirst fruits of the taxidermist's labours, viz., the beautiful stand of stuffed birds, was so good that ha trusted that some means might be devised of retaining the taxidermist's services, as he could be kept advantageously employed in' connection with the institution, if this were to be done, however, assistance would have to be solicited from the public, rs they had not sufficient funds in hand for the purpose. The President then went on to state that lie was in receipt of a letter from a lady who enquired on behalf of a number of others if ladies could be admitted to the privileges of membership at a lower fee than a guinea. It had been agreed to introduce the subject at that meeting. If tho mem bers generally could see their way e'ear to an acquiescence with the application it could only bo cxclusivo of tho yearly pre sentation copy of the " Transactions," as the book itself was worth considerably more than the amount of ordinary subscription. Ho thought that the matter should be looked at from this stand point before it was absolutely decided at the next meeting. If there were a_ number of ladies willing to aid them with half guinea subscriptions upon those terms he believed that their assistance would be as acceptable as their presence. Papers.—Three papers were read, viz. : "The Larric of the Lastorhyrinchus" or long-snouted beetle, a specimen of which was placed on exhibition, written by Cap tain Broun; "The Fertilisation of Thely miira," by MrT. V. Chccscmnn, and "The Connection of Literature and Art," by Mr Albin Martin. Mr Chec«cman's paper was referred to as a valuable scientific con tribution. From Mr Martin's we make one short extract, which may prove of interest to art students, inasmuch as he specially intended it for them—'' Seek not to detect deficiencies and imperfections in works of art of the highest class until you have pre viously learned to see the beautiei, and are able to recognise and discover them. Most persons wish to act tho critic before they have begun to be scholars. It is with them as with schoolboys, all of whom have wit enough to find out their master's weak poiut. As it is easier to assume a negative than nfHrmativc posi tion, so imparfections are more easily observed and found out than periections, and it requires less e.H'ort and trouble to criticise than to improve one's self."—The President having announced that a popular lecture on " Afghanistan and the Afghans" would be given on the Ist of July in the Museum, the meeting dissolved.

FIRST OUTBREAK OF THE INDIAN MUTINY.

Ninety men of the 3d Light Cavalry, at Mcerut, when ordered out for carbine "prac tice with the new cartridges, all, save live, declined to use it. Ths eighty-fitc malcon tents were at once brought before a court martial, andsentenced totenyears'imprison mdut with hard labor. On the 9th of. May their sentences were read out on parade

Many of these men were the flower of the regiment, who had done the Queen good service in many a battle, and they implored the General to Imve mercy, and not to decade them by a doom so iguominious; but they were inarched off to a goal. On the follow ing evening, while the Eiuopeans were in cWch,the men of the 11th and 20th Bengal Native Infantry began to assemble tumul tuously within their lines, and wore evident ly bout on mischief. The European officers at once hurried to the spot, in nope of paci fying them. One o£ the iirst who arrived was Colonel Finnis (brother of the then Lord Mayor of London),' who was shot in the back while in the act of haranguing the 20th. Chokiug with blood he fell from his borso, and was hewn to pieces. The work of slaughter thus fairly inaugurated, the Sepoys Rave way to the most dreadful ex cesses; while the troopers of tho3d, with yells, rushed to the gaol, burst in its gates, and released not only their comrade?, but every felon and miscreant in the place. Joined by these wretches, and all those vagabonds who usually infest our Indian military stations, the European bungalows were sacked and given to the ilamcp, while an indiscriminate massacre ensued of all Christians, without regard to age or sex. The women and chil dren, who took refuge in the gardens, wcro all tracked out and shot down amid the most fiendish yells. — " Cassel's Illustrated History of India." l>y James Grant, for April.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

Junk 22, 1880. Bank of Now Zoaland-Sellers, £20 National Hank—Buyers, GO3 Now Zealand Inauranco—Buyora, 553; Boilers, 57h 0(1 South British Insurance—Burors, lls Bd National liisurancJ—Buyers, 22s 01 Union liuuraaoo-BuyeiM, 17s 3d Auckland Oaa Co.—Uuycrs, £9 Union Hash and Door—Buyers, £5 7s Od Now Zoaland Loan and Mercantile—Sollorß, 05s N.Z. Shipping—Bnyoru, 72jGct Golden Calf-83 to 8» Cd; Bellors, 83 Gd A Iburnia—Sellers, 57s Mounitalri—Hollers, COa Siuoluon Crown—2ia yd to 255; 'sollors, 2Gs Curo—Huyorfs, 3a 0d; eollors, 5a Caledonian (single)—Sollori, dO3 Victoila-2-j 3d to 23 Od ; buyors, 28 3(1 Thames-23h (id ; Boilers, 25b iCiironul Hill—ls3 Od; buyers, 15a; sellers, 10s Od Tokaton—Sollorß, 2a 6d North Dovoa—lod Dd to 203; buyore, 19a; BOIIOIH 20 S, Bouthorn Cross—Bs; buyers, 7s 01; sellorßßa. Queen of Boautj—Sollore, 7b Od Union Hoaoh-lOs Cd Now W hau—37a 6d ; sollorß, 37a Columbia—3s 6d; buyors, 33 3d ; sollera, is Joskph Nkwman, Chairman.

" Free Press " Office, Auckland,

May 19th, 1879.

Dear Sir lind Brother : I wilto you in terms of business and friendship respect ing Iho proposal to occupy a portion of the spaco in the "Free Press" for official purposes of the Graud Lodge of Good Templars. When we conversed together in this matter I was asked how much I should rc quiro for space. 1 replied, thinking it was intended to pay something toward the cost of the space required, as an acknowledgment of the bencht the Grand Lodge hoped to derive from the official corner ; and that auy increase of pale of the paper wr.s to be secured for me to further defray co^ts and a littlo profit if possible to the enterprise. I still cling to this idea ns the really business and practical view of the proposition. I now learn from your loiter of Saturday, and from a visit paid mo by Mr Jenkins, that it is only proposed to secure, if possible, an extended sole of the " Free Preis " as au equivalent for use of tho space desired. Now, I cannot withold from the cause to dear to me any help I may be able to render. Such space, therefore, as you may require for your ollicinl communications, standing and occasional, I place at your disposal. If the proposal to occupy two columns for the present meets your wishes —with the understanding that further space shall be aiforded you at an early date—l trust you will see fit to uee your endeavours to largely iocrcaso my circulation as though the full space weto occupied. I await your further correspondence. The plan of communicating with your Lodces I ltave to yourself; perhaps you will think a special circular the proper method. Until I hear from you, believe me ever sincerely yours, John Brajie. To W. J. Speight, G.W.S. G.L. of New Zealand 1.0. G.T.

Thames, 20th May, 1879. Mr Dear Mr Brame : Yours of yesterday just to hand. I forward it to Bro. Jenkins ; meanwhile let me say that I at least fully appreciate tho kindness of the offer you make us of the free use of the " Free Press."

If I could sec clearly when we might expect to obtain any money which could be devoted to aiding "you in tho cost of tho columns I should not hesitate for a moment to agree th-t it shonld be promised to yon, but not seeing any distinct chance of such being found, you will see that it is true kindness on our part not to agree to paying any cash compensation to you for the use of the columns, but you may rely upon it that, personally, if I sec any prospect of obtain ing such aid for you from the Grand Lodge I shall not fail to secure it.

Yours truly, W»I. J. SfkigHT.

Thames, 30th May, 1879. My dear Mr. Brame : After consultation it has been decided by us to accept the oiler contained in your letter of the 19th, aud we had bettor arrango for the first issue of our matter on the 7th June. OnMonday I will post to Mr Waymouth (who has undertaken to look after our page) the matter I want inserted in the first or oflicial column, and he will provido for filling in ihc remainder. I will also send him a copy for circular which you are to strike off in good torra. Of your issue of 7th June you will reserve 100 c&pies and for ward per post as per list which I will for ward you on Monday and insert in each a copy of tho circular. We will of course pay for the 100 copies of the " Press" and the circular.—Yours tiuly, William J. Speight.

EXTRACT FROM CIRCULAR.

"Under these circumstances it ia our duty to strain a point, if necessary.in order that the liberal offer given ns by the owner of tho "Free Press" may not be tho cause of a direct pecuniary loss to him. The only recompense he will receive from us must come from the increased number of his sub scribers to his paper, !as the Grand Lodge gives no direct payment for the space." "It is true that the loss we sustained through the fraud committed upon us by the Grand Lodge of Good Templars, in re pudiating a moral agreement entered into by its chief olliccrs, because it was not a legal one, saddled us with a load of difficulty under which wo struggled for several months in the confidence that the remuner ation wo werepromißerl (unofficially it after wards was said) would be forthcoming at the annual meeting, and under which load we have struggled ever since. Our confi dence was misplaced, and we unhesitatingly say the bitternessof our resentment increases rather than decreases tiie longer wo feel the pressure of the load laid upon us by the wicked and dishonest part the Grand Lodge played." " We were promised some, but an in definite amount, of money-compensation for this. We incurred certain expenses to onablo us to carry out our contract, and the Grand Lodge issued a circular (written by its own officer, and for printiog which the Grand Lodge paid us £1 12s 6d) sotting forth that the "Free Press" was the offi cial organ of the Order. This circular was sent by the Grand Lodge to all its branch societies. We incurred certain lia bilities, dependent upon tho compen sation, we were led to expect, and at the Grand last Lodge meeting this was all "we got—an empty vote of thanks, ••• We had thought to express a hope that the Good Templars would seek to muke their existence knoAvn through the columns of the only temperance journal devoted to their cause, but they are spend ing all their income in officialism, and have nothing left for temperance work, The

Rechabites and the New Order of Good Templars aro doing what they can, but tho older Order will have to learn to be honest and honourable before anything can be ex pected from it.."

The Society Islands.

EXTKAORDIARY SEIZURE BY THE

FRENCH,

A PASSENGER by the schooner Ovalau, which arrived from the Society Islands on Sunday morning, has kindly given its the following particulars relative to some very strange conduct on the part of the French Commissioner at Tahite : —It will be remembered that of the Society Islands, Tahite and the Pumatu group alone belong to France, the re mainder being under the joint protectorate of England, America, and Franco. About April the 20th the French Commissioner, acting under the orders of the Governors of Tahite and accompanied by a French man of-war, proceeded to Haiatea, one of the largest islands of the group, and to the astonishment of the residents hoisted the French flag tnere. A formal protest was at once entered by the English and Ameri can inhabitants, who also immediately forwarded on account of the affair to the English Consul at Tahite. The same day H.M.S. Osprey arrived from Valparaiso and the Consul sent Her to Earaitea to object on behalf of England. This was done, aud the two mon of war (French and English) then proceeded to another island of the group Bora Bora, where the French also announced their intention of hoisting their ilag. The native king of Bora Bora, however, objected very strongly, and claimed the protection of England. He even declared his willingness to hoist the English ensign if the captain of the Osprey wsuld only balk the French. That gentle man said he could not possibly give the king authority to hoist the EnglUh flag, but if he liked to do so without authority he might Tho King then avowed his intention of rousing his people and resisting the French by force. When the French Commissioner heard this, he vi«ited tho Captain of the Usprey, and invited him to hoist the Eng lish ensign on Bora Bora saying, his only object was to keep the Germans whom he heard were coming there, out of the South Pacilic. "If you will hoist your ensign," said the Commissioner, " I will kiss you on both cheeks."—The Captain retorted that he might Skiss him on any part of tho body ho pleased, but that he be longed to a nation that respected treaties, and consequeutiy could not centortain such proposals. He protested formally against the action of tho French in seizing Raratca, renders it impracticable to take Bora Bora without bloodshed. Tho French man-of-war, following the Osprey, pro ceeded to another island, Huahine, where the samo procoeduro was gone through. When tho Ovalau left Tahito, the French Commissioner was threatening to return to Bora Bora with an armed force and make the inhabitants accept a French flag.

A TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE MOON.

(To the Editor).

"The moon's tho oarth'a enamoured bride ; Troo to him In her vory changes, To other Btars she novor range*), Though crois'd by him, sometimes she dips Her llßht, in short olFendcd pride, And faints to an oclluso." Slß,—Some years have intervened since tho inhabitants of New Zcalandhad the pleasure of witnessing a total eclipse of the moon. It has frequently happened at such times that sac has been near our horizon, and in tlieact of setting, during the most interesting phase—that of totality. But to-night—so far as position is concerned—that of New Zealand is most favourable for observing the eclipse from the beginning to the end. The following is tho Aucklund time of its various phases : — First contact with the penumbra occurs at 10.48 p.m. This phase will scarcely be noticeable out by tho close observer. First contact with the shadow at 11.45 p.m. With this contact the eclipse will become interesting to all. Beginning of totality at 1.2 a.m.; middle of eclipse at 1.20 a.m.; end of totality at 1.39 a.m. During tho moon's total immersion in the earth's shadow, she will still be visible, but will shine with a dull red or coppery light of feeble intensity. Tho last contact with the shadow will take place at 2.55 a.m., and that with the penumbra at 3.52 a.m. The moon's diameter being (1) the mag nitude of eclipse will be 1.063, so that the total phase will be but short (only 37m.) She will first touch the earth's shadow on her lower easterly quadrant, or 58degs. from ihc northermost point of her limb towards the east. The last contact occurs on the lower westerly quadrant, or 70<legs. towards the west, iv each case for direct image.—l am, &c, F. J. Lambert, F.R.A.S.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JUNE .32, 1880.



[Advkrtisemhnt.] MR. BRAME V. THE GRAND LODGE OF THE 1.0. G.T. (To the Editor). Sir, —In consequence of continual publi cation by Mr Brarae iv tho " Free Press" of statements that are wilfully false respect ing tho Grand Lodge of the 1.0. G.T., I am compelled, in vindication of the honour of the Order, to request you to be so good as to publish iv tho Star tho agreement and terms upon which Mr Brame agreed to publish Good Templar matter iv the " Free Press," aud, that the matter may may bo moro intelligible to the public, it will be necessary to publish Mr Brume's letter to Mr Speight, the then G.W.S., stating the terms of agreement, Mr Speight's reply ac cepting the same, aud extracts from a circular written by Mr Speight and printed and circulated by Mr Brume in his paper, and the extracts from tho " Fice Press " of Saturday, June 12th, containing the wilfully false chaigcs. The only object I have iv the publication is that the truth should be known, and that the Grand Lodge should be placed before the public in itspropcr position, and not rest under the stigma of dishonesty and fraud ba<cly attempted to bo cast upan it by Mr Uranie.—l am. &c, 0. S. Ellis, G.W.S. of NX



Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies to read, mark, Icarn. and Inwardly digest Dampier's New Advertißomont in the third oolutnn, fourth page. WANTED, a Cabinetmaker, a dispatch hand.—Api)!y at Furnishing DopOt, Farnell Itiie. WANTED, an Apprentice or Improver to the Cablnetmakinj.—W. Short, Wood Carver, bottom of Coofc-strcat. WANTED, two respectable young Men to fill vacancies )n Bachelor's Hall; housjkoeper kopt; abst*ineia praforred.—Ad dreso "AW Stab Offlce. WANTED, two Bricklayers.—Apply to Simpson, Symondsotreet, or the wbrk- Ing Men's Club. WANTED, an experienced Housemaid. —Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson slrcjt. WANTED, a respectable Boy tor %he Auckland Greenstone Cutting Factory. —8. Danneford and Co., Theatre Hoyal Build Ings. WANTED, a Bootmaker for country > good wanes: ono who can do sown work preferred.—J. J. .Austin and Co. WANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Koßistrj-, Uppar Quesn-Btreet, a. good Hotel Fomalo jorvant (Thames); wages, 15s. TX7"ANTED, at Hanuaford's Auckland IT Registry, Uppor Queon-atreet, Female Servant for city gentloman'B family (no washing); wagoa, 12s. ANTED, at Hannaford's Auckland Bogietry, Uppor Queen-street, smart obliging Lad to bo u3oful (city gentleman's family). WANTED, a Second Cook.—Apply AuokiaudHotol. WANTED, a respectable message Boy for the clo'hiny department.—Apply at onco to J. Lory, 210, Quoon-Btreet. ANTED, a Kespcctable General Bervant, between 25 and 30; gcod wages. —Apply Colo's Butohery, Wokufleld-street, 2nd shop on left. TTSTANTED, Coat, Trousers, and Vest i» Hands.—Apply Noil Campbell, Albert Buildings, Queenstreat. . W" ANTED, conic kind Lady to Adopt a llttlo Boy three yeara old.—Apply Star Offlce. W~ ANTED, 12 good labourers, must bo gool barrow wheelers.—Apply at the Tunnel, w altakorol Contraot. WANTED, a Boy. — Wilkins <te Co., 42, Vlctorta-itKeS WANTED, a Housekeeper for the country: ono accustomed to farm work preferred.—Mr.CornwoU'g Agency, Hotson at. WAN TED, a respectable young Woman for family in Parnell; good wa^e.; no washing. Reference required.—Mrs Grice, New market. W ANTED immediately, an experienced Bushmin.—Apply thi* ovening between 5 and 6 o'clock at Mr T. Powell's Blue Pobt Dining-ro^ms, Queen-street. WT"ANTED KNOWN.—The Cheapest V T House for every Description of Printing It at the Stah OlHco, Wyndham-street ANTED KNOWN, that Handbills, Dodgers, and alt, kinds of Printing c»n bo had at tho Star Office cheaper than any other house io town. WANTED TO LET, two Onfurnished Rooms, in good ordorj no children.— Apply to " W.E.," Stak Office. WANTED, fwo respectable young Men as Boarders in a private family; a com fortable homo; no children: Karangahapo Road. —Foe addrc3a apply Star Offlce. WANTED KNOWN.—Mrs Cornwell, Dressmaker and General Outfitter, Hobson-streor. ANTED to Sell, a Firat-clasa Wood Turn'ng Lathe (nino inch).—Address "A.U.."thiaofllco. WANTED KNOWN.—That the " New Zealand Magazlno." No. 2, containing the Fairy Wedding Waltz, &c. may ba obtained at the Auckl&nd Music Warehouse, H, Queen street. WA H T E 5" X N 0 W N.-Billheads, Cards, Ciroulars, and every Inscription of Printing can be had at tho Stak Offlce. at LOWBBT RATfIS. VttTANTED KNOWN.—That we deliver V V Tauplrl, Bay of Island?, and Newcastle Coal, alao V irewood, to any part of the City or Suburb 3at Lowest Kates—W. &G. Winetonf, Custom-Houso-slreet. ' ANTED KNOWN, that J. Moriu son, Asphaltor, has Romoved to his Now Yard Custom-Houso-street West, between Hobson and Nelpon-3troot9. Asphalting at tended to on tho shortest notloe. Alao, a Large Stock of Firewood,, cut and uncut; wholesale and retail. WANTED to Purchase, for Cash, B"e7t Kauri Shingles, Palings, al3O House Blocks.—Auckland Timber Company Sawmill and Manufactory opposite Gas-works, Office in Custom-house-street,



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—That arrange ments have b:en made with the N.S.S.F. Co. for the Ferry Express to meet their steamers daily for the reception and delivery 01 Parcels, Sec, to any pirt of Devonport. Charges low, and punctual delivery guaranteed.— a. Harlo, Jan.. Cheltenham, North Shore. ANTED. — Embroidered Cashmere Garnitures, 553, reduced to 303; Embroi dered Wool Costumes, £3 si, roduoed to £2 &s.— J. M. MoLachlan, Qaeen-atroet. ANTED. — Special Notice to the Ladies of Auckland.—Wo have now tho Finest AESortment of Millinery, in all its branohes.to be found in Auckland.—DunnaHal and Co., 174, Queen-street (opposite tho Ihistle Hotel. WANTEIi KNOWN.— jcstltnates given for Pamphlets, Reports of Societies, Articles of Aflcooiation, Books of alt, kinds. Lowost price charged, and Btrict accuracy with quick despatch guaranteed.—Star OMce Wynd hani-streot. ANTJiD KNOWN, that K. Carr aud Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Sh nplos, House Blockß, Palings, Posts, Bails, anc Firewood in their Yard. Cuatom-house-stroet West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.B.—Tho ncreasing demand for White Pino has induced them to ai range for a constant supply. WANTED KNOWN—L. H. Green has for sale this year a Splendid Stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Parties want ing Gardens and Orchards laid out will do well by giving him a call every Saturday in the Market. All Orders with Mr. Bmallfield, House and Land Aarent, Market House, Auck land, will be promptly attended to. ANTED KNOWN.—Publicity given to Meetings, Concerts, &c, on the Stjb Boards and Hoardings. Bills of any size, plain or in colours, of the most showy description — Call at Stab Offloe, Wyndham-atreet, for Designs and Pattens. W "ANTED KNOWN, that Carlaw and Co. have on hand a Large and Well selected Stock of Timber, Shingles, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, and Palings. Wo receive orders for all kinds of Joinera work, Mouldings, &c. Timber by the carjo forwarded to any port r<SA°WMILL AND TIMBER YARD, Custom-houße-Btrcct West. \VT ANTED KNOW N. To All in Want of Monby.—U H. Neu megen la prepared to advance tho Bame on personal or any other security, repayable by Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 165, Quoan-stroot, opposite tho Savings Bank. OJ A N f E D. SPECIAL NOTICE. Wo again Invite the Attention of the Ladies of Auckland to the Prices of our Largo and Woll - folectod Stock of MilliDery, Feathers, Satins, Velvet, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, &c , &c, in the prices of which we defy competition.— Dunnk, |Hall & Co. — N.B.—LaUiob' Under clothlng, a gpooialty. ANTED, Builders and othors who require Building Materials at the cheap est rate and best quality to send thoir orders or call at the Auckland Timber Company's Works. Over two million feet of timber stacked, season ing ; largo quantities daily arriving.—MU3t sell. Kvory tiling dono on tho promises—Sawing, Planing, Moulding, Sashes, Doors, and every description of Joinery; Wood Turning in all its branches.—With their high-olass Machinery the various classes of work are turned out quickly and cheap. Correctness and despatch guarantee d To prevent mistakes address all communica tions to tho Company or the Manager Mr G Holdflhip. W ANTED KNOWN, a flrßt-clasß Stook of Cloths and Tweeds ; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of "The Pantheon." FORD, Tailor, 108. Queen-street. VKT ANTED KNOWN. NIGHT BCHOOI-, Nugent-street, KybsrPass. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Pubjects: Kngllsh, Latin, Greok, Fronch, Altfebra, and KUcl' d" JAMES MARTIN, Head Master. YE SS E L WANTED, to carry 50,000 feet Timber from UokUnga toLyttelton. a J§ HUTOH INBON. 7, Qaeon-Btreot. TOKAGE at the rear of the Imperial Bakery, Wharf. Guaranteed dry and free from rats. T" O SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS.— Wanted Known, that Pheasants and all kinds of Birdn are beautifully Stuffed and Mounted on Ornamental Stand, very cheap, by K. Madddn, Hairdresser and Naturalist, Cus toinhouse-street. m'ARMED Lady wishes to join with two or throß other Ladies In a Class for Learning German.—For particulars apply to •■ Gorman," Poßt-offlce, Box 212. TO SETTLERS, OTHER GENTLE MEN AND CONTRACTORS. — Two Carpenters and Joiners, capable of any work raquired, are open for engagement.— Any com munication addressed to "I_W.," office of this paper, will rooeive immediate attention. lo Lien. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling-house in High-Btre3t.—Apply Wni. McCaul, on the pr Mnlecs. TO LET, a Seven-roomed House in Sea fleld View; 12j a week.-Apply Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street, TO LET, a Six-roomed House in Domain strest, five minutes' walk from Queen street ; Fine viow of harbour; 15a weekly.—C. Williamton. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lano. TO LET, Two Kooms; Furnished or Unfurnished.—Mr O'Donoughue, or James Reid, Kden Tcrraoo. MHO LET, a New Six-roomed House in 1. Shoridan-strcet. off WellinKton-^treot.— Apply to Mr Lejs, Bookbinder, three dcors above Bt>»i Office. , rpo LET, LEASE or SELL, a splendid &_ Villa Residence of nine roomß, Bituato in Valloy Koad, beiwe?n Mount Eden and Mount Roskill Koads, with four acre 3of good volcanic land; good garden, orchard and all requis;te outhoueos thereon.—For terms, &0., apply Sam. Kvinson, Eden Vine Hotel, Kden Terrace. O LET, a Family Residence, situated in its own grounds (abont 16 acres) on the Now North Road, within two miles of town. 'Bubscs pass and re pass daily. The Dwelling contains ten rooms, Entrance Hall and Conser vatory attached; Cottage. Laundry, Stable, Co»ch-honse, and other necessary out-buildings; lately in the occupitioa of the Hon. Dr. Pollen.— Apply to K. L. PhiME, Kstato Agent, 28, Insur ance Buildings. For Bale. FOR SALE, at Levuka, Fiji, the Plant ani Business of an Kngiueer and Blacksmith. Particulars on application to W. McKinstry. Ponsonby. t OR SALE, from 15 to 20 Loads of _n First-cles3 Menure (all Cow dunu).— Apply to the owner, Gaol Road, opposite the gaolor's house. . |J^OR SALE, 150 sacks Maize (prime UJ Bample).—W, Dowdon, Exchange Auction Mart, Queen-street. OR SALE. Splendid Residence (Lon don-stroet, Ponsonby). The house is almost now and fitted with every convenience, gas, water. &c.; six rooms; large wash-house, &o.; tho allotment about 61 x 150 ; water frontage; excollent position ; view unsurpassed.—Tanner and -vans, li, Qaeen-atrect. FOR SALE, Hobeon-street (near Mr. Ditraan's), Honco of 5 Rooms, Wnsh-houso and Store-room, all in good order; price, only £100.—Tanner and Kvans, Houbo and Estate Agents. TT) WORKING MEN, INVESTORS, and others.—l can sell for £350 ft Houco in Grey-street, on a Freehold Allotment, 35i feet deep.—F. G. Kwington, Queen-street. _ mo GROCEKS, STOREKEEPERS, I AND OTHERS.—Bu«ino9s for Sale (flrst cla?s), in a most flourishing suburb, within two miles of Queen-Btreot.—Tunnor and Kvans, 71, Queon-atroet. 0 SALE. A Valuablo FARM situate near Tuakao, con taining by admeasurement 220 aores. There H food timber on the land, and a portion is laid own in (trues. The railway rans through the Farm, upon which in built tho Whangarata Station. Toakau is distant -5 miles from Auck land, und trains run several times daily. Further details and conditions of sitlo may be obtained upon application to ADAM BROCK, * Shortland-street, Auckhnd. TJjIOR SALE, one Eight Horsc-powei JD Portable Knirin", in first-class working condition; price, #150.—Apply "Beta," Stab Offloe. FOR SALE, a few very cheap Allot, ments, Mount Kden Road, near Reservoir, either tor Business or Villa Keßidenocs; also, a new 5-roomeA House. FOR SALK, 7-roomed Houbo, Park Road, noai Domain; a Largo 1-roomed House, good Allotment, New North Road. FOR immodiato Sale, 100 Acres, part bush: the remainder fern, Puma Bay, near Whan garei; price, £30. TT'OK SALB, Allotments, Ponsonby, Cheap Jf from 2 auros to 33 by 100. For immediate Sale. H. PARTINGTON. House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. ON S a. ' L E, J2O SACKS LA.PSTONK POTATOES G. S. JAKINS, Custom-houso-street. Q N SALE, 20 tons First-class Canterbury Potatoes 60 kegs Prime B otter 50 tons Auckland Potatoes 10] Wairoa Cheese 10 tons Auckland Flour (first-class) 10 ton 3 Woods' Flour (first-clase) Maize, Oita, Bran, Sharps, Onions, Oat meal, Chaff, Fine and Coaree Bone dust, &c. Sec. Fowl Maize, 3s 3d per Bushel EENDRY & DACRE, Custom-house and Queen streets.



1 Public Notices. | OS, ROTORUA ' FOR SYDNEY 'SSnHEaHfiK^ls DETAINED until 1 p.m. TO-MORROW (Wednesday), 21th instant. UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. Agents. N 1 ° t i c ns I will not ho responsib'e for any Debts con tracted by my wife—Grace Mouldkn—from this date. June 23,1880. w> H< MQ|JLM!N . T~\ EVONPORT HALL. ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF THE NOKTII SHORE KOWINO CLUB UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED until TO-MORROW, at 8 p.m. CHORAL HALL.—The following Ladies and Gentlemen have kindly con sented to porform Hheridan's HIVALS in aid of tho Ladies' Benevolent Society on THURBDAY, 21th instant :-Mrs Ruck, Mlssos Dobie, Barctow, and May, Messrs. Hammond, W. Hull, F. Hull, Karl, Lush, Whltaker, and others. Admission, 2s ; Reserved Seats, 3j. Box Plan at Upton's. Doors open at 7.30; com mence at 8. Carriages at 10.39. Late steamer from iMorth Shore. A S O N I C HALL, ONKIIUNGA. Fob the Benefit of tiie Ladie3' Benevo lent Institution. MR JAMES BUCKLAND Will READ on FRIDAY EVENING,2Sth Inst., at 8 o'clock sharp. Doors c!o3ed at 8 precisely. Seats, 23 nnd Is. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for F/RNITURE. CARPBT9, and BED DING, at T. &H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street, TTPWARDS of twenty different patterns U of IROX and BRASS BEDSTEADS for Sale, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67 Queen-street. "\TEW Patterns in DINING-ROOM and J3I BKD-ROOM CARPETS just opened, at T. & H. Cookb's, 67, Queen-street. BEST Quality KAPOK DOWN, a fresh Supply of Best Quality received at T. & H. Cookb's, 67, Queen-street. FIVE Per Cent, Discount allowed to Cash Purchasors at T. & H. Cookk's, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen street /#33>v T>RO. FRASER will give his aDvSvv XT third Lecture —"How to jgmjjfn Study Phrenology' —in the Tomper- L^^uff ance Hall on \^J{ TUESDAY., June 22nd, atß p.m. f V The Lecture wi'l be Illustrated /*• \with numerous drawings and llv rn#flj>'r T examples. Admission : Fiont flUJ^^ Hoatß, Is ; Back, 6d. ID GLOVES 1-GLOVES !—Just going to give away, 50doz. Dent's Laven der Kid Gloveß.at Is a pair. A great variety of 2, 3. and ibutton Josepuine and other makes in Kid Gloves. 200 doz. in all tho New Colours of the Season. 600 yards All-Wool Crimean Bhirt ng at Is Hi, worth 2s. per yard; a aplendid as sortment of Now Waterproof Cloaks, with loode at J2s 6d, worth £1; Imitation Welßh Flannel, Rt Is a yard; 200 Lady's Winter Jackets, with fur capes; Wide-width Blue Sore* at Is .Id a yard; 300 loner Ostrich Feathers coloured), at 5s Od, Gs 6d, and 7s Gd, worth 2a Gd; » New Lot of Children's Jackets, at 53 Gd, 6a 6d, and 7a Gd. I will Bell the balanco of my Boots and Shoes for two weeks. The price of my 12s Od Sewn Kid Boots is only 6s 6d. A Splendid Aasortmcnt of Now Fashionable Boys Velvet Hats and Caps; aleo, Ladies' and Gents' Travelling Ba(tP, at ualf the Queen-street prices. —W. EYRE Victoria-street "DELIEF OF COUGH -"' In tbn Minutes. SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, PBiCG 2S. CD. AND 53. A BOTTLE. SHARLAND'S COUGH LOZENGERS Givb Immediate Relief, Price Is and is 6d a Box. APOTHEOAEIES HALL* OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. £* 1 A to £1000 LENT, on Building Soolety 3& JL Vf principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent., allowed on money deposited for investment. TVTOTICE.—To the Inhabitants of Pon -131 sonby and surrounding districts. —W. Cochran, sen., late of Symonds-street, will Open that Shop known as Kichmond House, lately occupied by Mr Stallard, grocer. W.C. intends keeping a first-class stock Of Meat, hoping to receive a share of the publlo patronage. Fami lies waited on for order 3. DONSONBY NURSERY. WILLIAM MASON. As the planting season has now arrived, I havo great pleasure in inviting tho attention of tho public to my valuable Nursery Stock which is now ready and in exoallent condition for ic moval, consisting of CONIFERS, PINES, EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS IREES ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, AZALIA3, CAMELIAS. ROSES. I have grown a largo quantity of Pious Inslgnis and Cupressus Macrocarpa, they being the universal favourites as ornamental, or shelter trees. Pinus InsigDis, irlled plants, per 100 .. 50s. Do. do. mall 30s. Cupreesun Mao« carpa balled plants .. 70s. Do. do. small 60a. Twenty thousan V RUIT TKEES, at low prices, from 1 year to 7 year* old. Also a largo quantity of EVERGREEN and FLOWERING SHRUB 3 suitable for planting in beltß or borders. I have great pleasure in inviting intending planters to an inspection of my grounds and stock. The T>uß leaves the Union Bank, Queen-street, every fifteen minutes, nnd passes within a few minntes' walk of my place. Price Lists can be obtained, post free, on application at the Nursery, Ponsonby, Auckland, or from JUr. Lipscombf, Seedsman, Queen- Street- , W. MASON. MUSIC PRINTING in the Clearest Style and most approved form, equal to that done in the host London houses, can bo had at the Stab Office. Estimates given. Lowest Prices charged. C IW. GOOV SO M, J» IMPORTER, Hioh-steket, Auckland. Just arrived per ' Loch Dee,' tho Latest English Novelties in NOTE-PAPER and EN VKLOPEd, comprising the Albion, Claremont, Hanover, Granville, Rutland, Brunswick, Kensington, Albany, Ohio Court, and Commei cial. Further consignment of the POTOSI SHiVKR Forks, Spoons, &c. This alloy has the Hardness, Bril liancy, and almost tho Whiteness of Silver, and has thii advantago, that it wears white a.'l through (call and inspect tho Table Fork cat in two). The Climax Dater, The Pencil Auto maton Stamp ; Prince and Joker Lever Clocks in Nickel, with strike or alarm; Mo-loy's Cole brated Sheffield Cutloiy, a large assortment; Walthani Wutchos, &o. Call and inspect. Wholesale and Retail. London Ofllco: 58, St. Mary Axe. QCARBRO' HOUSE, WH4NGAREI. H. A. MoKKAN Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Whangarel and surrounding districts that he has purchased those promises lately occupied by Mr Coutts, and Opened them as a GENERAL STORE, and trusts to rccoivo a share of their patronage and support. H. A. MoKean guarantees to supply a first class article at moderate prices. GARDEN SEEDS. Agent for J. & A. Pond's HomoßopathiolMcdl cincs. Agent for Auckland Music Warohouse. Settlkhb' Pkoduce Bought. "Y"OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, COBNEB OF WBLLESLISY AND ALBBBT-STBKBT3 LIBRARY" AND READING-ROOM. The READIN Q-rtOOM ia comfortably*urnishea, and 19 suDlied with English, American, and Colonial Papers; Napier, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedln Newspapers; Illustrated Jour na's, including the •'Graphic," "Illus trated London New*," '•Punch," &c. MAGAZINES — Blsokwood's, Harper's, MacMillan'a, "Kclectio," and ''Nineteenth Century" "All tho Year Round," "Argosy," etc, etc. REVItCWS-'Vlie "Quarterly," " Edinburgh," " Princeton." etc., etc. Subscription—2s Gd per Quarter. Tho LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.000 vols., in the various departments o£ Literature. New Woubs frequently added. Subscription- 2s Gd per Quarter. FILES kept of all the Leading Colonial and Local Newspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c, in Reading-rocm, Tea and Coffbk Pbovidsd. YOUNG MEN Arc Invited to avail themselves of tho advan tages offered by tho Association. IKS' Information gladly givon at tho Rooms, which are OPEN DAILY from 8 a.m. till 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, lion. Secretary.



Municipal Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. XO WATKR CONSUMERS. Notice ia hereby Riven that all Water Oon suraors' Hates, falling dao on the 30th instant, require to bo paid before that date. Consumers allowing the Ratc3 to romain unpaid are liable to have the supply cut off. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk'a Office, Judo 10,18.0. ■ piTY OF AUCKLAND. ASSISTANT CLERK IN TOWN CLBEK'S OFFICE. The City Council requ'ro the services of a competent Gentleman as Ulerk in the Town Clerk's Office. Salary at the rato of £150 per annum. Applications will bo receiveduntil 4dJ Sol WEDNESDAY next, Juno 23rd instant. Candidates canvassing Members of Council will bo disqualified. This rule will te strictly en forced. Further particulars on application. P, A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Juno 10,1880. piT-Y OF AUCKLAND. UATIC COLLECTOR" A~ND RETURNING OFFICER. The City Council rcquiro the eervleo S of a, competent Gentleman as a Collector of Batee, &c. Salary at ttte tato of £200 per annum. Teatimonials must accompany .evvi^oni, which will be received until 4.30 p.m. oi WEDNESDAY noxt. Candidates canvassing Councillors will bo disqualified. Thiei rule will be strictly enforced. Further particulars on application at this office. p PHU jp3. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offlco, Juno 10,1880. Gazette in Bankruptcy. |N BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and its amendments, and. or Bankruptcy of Alexander Kennedy, a Debtor. This is to notify that .A'exander Kennedy, of Nelson-street, in tho City of Auckland, eaddler has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditorsi; the First Meeting of Creditors to he held at the Sunremc CSurt Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the twenty-eighth day of June, 1880, at the hour of 11 o'c'ock in the forenoon. Dated at the City of Aackland this twenty flrat day of Juno, 1880. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. H H. Lusk, Shortland-street, Auckland, Solicitor for tho Debtor. Tenders. | * UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tendeks foe Timber, Ibonwokk, Caet ino, Coals and Ship Chandlery. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 22nd June, 1880. Separate Tenders will torccoived at thb offlco until TUESDAY, the 29th inßtant, at noon, for Ironwork. Timber, Certta*. Coa:s and Ship Chandlery, in terms of conditions to ta S6en at thT(mdf rs tobo endorsed respectively, " Tendec for Ironwork, Timber, Carting Coat or Ship CThe lowest or any tander not neca—arily f.c ceptod " D. H. McKENZIE, Chairman. npLNDEUS for Additions and Improve- J moDta to tho Teacher's Dwelling, at Te Awamutu, will be received by the Eduoatlon Board, Wyndham-etreot, Auckland, until noon o£ WEDNEBDAY, the 7th Ju'y next. Plans and specification at tho Offlco or tno Board, and at the School, To Awamutu. VINC&NT E. RIOE, Peorotary. rriO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders will be received until 12 o'olockon TUKSDAY. tne 29th instant, for Removing and Building a Shop in Parnoll. Plans at my offloe. JAMBS WRIGLEY, Arohiteot. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will ha received until noon of MON DAY July 5,1880, for the Erection and Comple tion o£ an Hotel at Kopura, Kaipara. Plans, &c, at myofflc9, and at Mr Clark 0, Whakahara, EDW. BARTLEY, Architect. Meetings. T^IDEN LODGE, No. 1530., E.C. The Regular Monthly Mooting of the above Lodge wi" bo held in the Masonic HalLKaranga hape Road.Newton, THIB (Tuesday) E VBNING, June 22nd, at 7.30 p.m. By command of the W.M. THOMAS WM. KITT. Secretary. Board ana Jttesiaence. BOARD AND RESlDENCE.—Com fortable Furnished Raom, within five minutes' walk of Symonds-street, with full or partial board. Terms moderate.—Apply by letter to "A.M.," Stab Offlca. X^ ATERLOO HOUSE. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, Board and Residence, by the Day, Week or Month. Oppo-. Bite Government House and within five minutes walk of the wharves. f^ OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging.. 20s per week (ainele room) _25s Lost; ana Founa. LOST, on Saturday night, between St. Patrick's Cathedral and Allen Road, a Roman Catholic Prayer Bdbk.—Finder please leave same at th?s office. ' ■" ' - pTS. REWARD.—Lost, between 12 and O 1 to-dny, in On eon. cr Grey streets, a Gold Pendant.—The finder will receive the above re ward by leaving the same et Stab Offloe. WE HAVE FOR SALE, Now Landing Ex ' Mcrcia' and ' City of Quebec.' . 1,000 PACKAGES MERCHANDISE. To Abbivb By 'Loch Deo' and ' John Bull,1 1,100 PACKAGES MERCHANDISE. Also, further Consignments by ' Sam Mendel, - ' Chile,' and others to follow. Consisting of— Sauces" Starch, White Currants Hed Herrings & Blue Raisins.all kinds Black Lead Cocoa Mustard Bladcing Blue,Thuinb& Tapioca. Chicory Windsor Soda Crystals Sardicc3 Almonds Soda, Bicarb. Salad Oil Figs Marmalade Castor Oil Split Poas Essences Teas Cr. Loaf sugar Mixed Spices Candles,variety Loaf Sugar &0., &o. Wines and Spirits, &c. HULL BROTHERS, General Importers—Quoon-street Kauri Gum Merchant—Breakwater Bonded Warehousemen—Albert-street. Auctions ribUNTRY CATTLE SALSE. PAPAKUKA—Wednesday, Juno 30 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. AT S I B B I N S MARX, , - ■ AT 11 O'CLOCK, 117 bags MAIZE Ex' Southern Crocs.' Terms at Sale. THURSDAY NEXT, CONTINUATION OF SALE. CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, TIES, HOSIERY, &c, &c, &C. AT THIS CLOTHING MART, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. THE undersigned will continue the Sale of Clothing, &c. at Mr A. Chappell'a Clothing JMart on ihutsday nest, at 11 o'clock. Terms at Sale. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. I — ■"'" '"' " [Continued on Fourth Page.l