Supreme Court.— Yesterday.

ilis Honor Mr. Justice Richmond.) _estiaiAtv\

A-TEft t\ie address of Mr. Hesketh yestcr 'dny afternoon and the summing up of His Honor, the jury retired to consider their Verdict. They remained in deliberation for fully two hours, and then returned into Court with h verdict of " guilty of attempt ing to commit the alleged crime." The Foreman said tlie jury had disagreed us to 'the wording of the verdict, some being of 'opinion tliat it should lie an "intent to commit the crime of which he was charged." His Honor remarked that such a finding would not do. An intent was merely some thing in the mind, while there must be some act upon Which a verdict of "guilty " could b'c based, be suggested that the jury should again retire. The Foreman, after a brief consultation with his fellow jurors, said that they Were agreed upon their verdict, viz., that an attempt to commit the 'crime was borne out by the evidence. Hl« Honor passed a sentence of six years pciial servitude. iArcEnY on snipnoAßD. Alexander Eckland (25 years), a Russian, AucVistus Swanson (26 years), and Charles Nelson (25 years), Swedes, were arraigned libon an indictment charging them with etcjtling part of the luggage of a passenger by the ship British Empire, on board of which they were articled seamen. They pleaded guilty and His Honor sentenced each of them to nine months' imprisonment with hard labour.

BREAKING AND ENTERING.

Pchiriri, a native (18 years), was charged M'ith breaking and entering a store at ilelensville, and stealing therefrom wearing npparel and other goods. The prisoner on being invited to plead, observed through Mr lirown (interpreter) he had nothing to Say. His Honor said that this would not iio, ahd instructed the interpreter to inform the prisoner that he would either have to plead "guilty "or "not guilty." The pris oner rejoined that he had already signified that he had nothing to say. After some incertitude the prisoner was questioned as to whether he wished to be tried when he i-cplied with the question, "How many years' lhiprisonthent are you going to give men ?" His Honor then remarked that he did riot think there would he Any infor mality if he ordered a plea ol n6t guilty to be recorded, and order the .prisoner to come up for trial at the next sitting. Mr Brook field believed that there would be no infor mality whatever in doing so. The prisoner was then removed from the dock.

THIS DAY.

EMBEZZLEMENT.

Frank Foxton (39 years) who pleaded guiliy yesterday to several charges of embezzlement was brought up this morning ior sentence. His Honor, after commenting upon the gravity of the offence, sentenced the prisoner to three years penal servitude.

IiREAKING AND ENTERING,

Sidney Beetham (IS years) who had pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering in the Waikato was next brought up for sentence. In answer to the usual challenge as to whether or not ho had any thing to say why the judgment of the Court should not be pronounced upon him he said, "Nothing Whatever sir." Hia Honor tbeh passed sentence in the following terms:— " Prisoner, Sydney Beetham—The offetlce to which you have pleaded g-iltv is a very serious one, and yet I am going to pass upon you a very lenient sentence for such an offence. I may t«U you at once that your term of imprison ment will be six months. I have had great difficulty with your case because for an offence of the character under notice the sentence is undoubtedly a very mild. one. I give it however because it is not inconsis tent with the public interests. You have committed a great crime against society, aud I have In consequence to consider the public interests more than your own, and while I think there is a better chance of reformation for you if I sentence you only to six months' imprison ment, I do not see that the public interest will be harmed thereby. Still it will go harder with you it you should again appear before a Court on a criminal charge. This punishment may serve as a preliminary warning, and I hope that it will prove effec tual. It seems that you have enjoyed whatever educational facilities this country ~m offer, but they have failed to keep you from criminal courses. It is a lamentable thing to see tbat no sense of duty towards God or man appears to have had a restraining effect upon you, while that gentlomanly feeling ot honour, which often remains when deeper regards have disappeared, has not manifested it self. I trust, however, that when you come out of gaol, your relations will be able to do something for you, and that you will be enabled to correct this unfortunate beginning in life. FORGING AND UTTKRICG.

Charles Johnson (34 years), a man of genteel appearance, was arraigned upon two indictments charging him with forging and uttering cheques for sums ot money. Tbo prisoner pleaded guilty. In passing sentence His Honorcommented upon the want of resemblance between the real signature and the forged one, and the very loose manner in which the imposition had been attempted. This led him to regard tlie offence as one of obtaining money under false pretences rather than one of forgery. The case, however, showed the extreme facility with which shopkeepers cash cheques. It acted as a trap for young men, and not a session passed away but that he had to sentence two or three for tin's offence. It was so astoundingly foolish a proceeding for young men to place them selves in such a position that he wondered they did it.'for'detection was certain. It was like knocking at the door of the Stockade and requesting to be taken in. After remarking upon the readiness of tradesmen to cash cheques His Honor sentenced Ihe prisoner to 18 months imprisonment upon each indictment the sentences to run concurrently. Charles Williams alias, William Waters, was then charged with a similar offence. He admitted his delinquency besides acknowledging previous convictions. In order that further information might be obtained, in respect to them, sentence was deferred till Thursday morning.

EM BEZZLEMENT,

Thomas Hankers, (lSJyears), was charged upon two indictments with this offence. He pleaded guilty, His Honor remarked upon the importance of public servants, such as the prisoner, had been, possessing a character for honesty. Be then sentenced him to six months' with hard labour.

RAPE,

S-imon or Joe, a Fijian (25 years) \yas arraigned upon an indictment charging bim with committing a rape upon a child under the age of five years, named Ellen Smith at Parnell.

Through Mr. Woodham (the interpreter) tbe ptisoner pleaded not guilty. in opening the case the Crown Prosecu tor said that the case was one of six in which attacks were alleged to havo been mode upon women, either with a view of committing a rape or an indecent assault but so far as the cases went this one seemed to be the worst of the whole batch. The learned gentleman then went to recite the leading points in the evidence. He said that about midday on the day in ques tion the child was sent from her mother's house at Brighton, Parnell, to a neighbour ing baker's for bread. While on her way there the prisoner met her, took her into tlie Bishop's paddock and placing her under some trees committed the offence. He sub sequently went to Orakei, and on being pur sued by the police remained hidden in the adjacent bush for about a week. Eventually bo' was arrested on board the schooner Transit. , . , Evidence was then taken, but as it has already been published in great part, the above recapitulations will suffice for our present purpose. The names of the witnes ses who were examined arc as follow : — Fllen Smith (the child), Mrs Smith (the child's mother), Alfred Hendry (a boy of 9 year?), Geo. Hodgeson (a young man), Detective Jeffrey, and Bill, Reuben, and Johnny (Fijians). His Honor summed up at some length, nnd the jury retired to consider their verdict. They returned soon afterwards with one of "Guilty," His Honor deferred judgment.

BREAKING AND ENTERING,

Pihiriri (18 years) an aboriginal native, was again brought before the Court and charged with breaking and entering Mr Stewart's store at Helensville, stealing therefrom £8 worth of goods.

The prisoner's refusal to answer the charge either one way or the other was accepted as equivalent to a plea of " not guilty." Tbe taking of evidence was then pro ceeded with, tbe following witnesses being examined:- Daniel Stewart, Thomas Daniels (a labourer), a male Maori, and Constable Michael Naughton. •, 'I he prisoner then made a long statement, the substance of which was that he found near the bank of the river at Heleusville the articles which he was charge with steal ing, and that he placed them in his boat, taking them eventually by water to the whare of a friend. He made a rather amusing explanation of his escape from prison. He said that as he observed

that the policeman seemed very par ticular about the fastenings of the win duws and doors of the cell, he wished to test his efficiency, and therefore made an attempt to escape, in which he succeeded. He wished it clearly Understood that his desire in doing this was not to ily from justice, but simply to ascertain whether the policeman was a good or bad one. He had now come to the latter conclusion. _ The jury then retired to consider their verdict. „ , [The case against Tidmarsh, for alleged rape in Parnell, was proceeding when we went to press. 1

Arrival of the Arawata.

Australian Summary.

BLUFF, this day. Thk Arawata left Melbourne at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, cleared the Heads at 6.40 p.m., and arrived at Hobart Town on Friday at 12.15 p.m. She left at 5.30 p.m., and arrived at the Bluff at daylight this morn ing. She sails at 4 p.m. for Dunedin. She experienced thick squally weather during the passage. Passengers for Auckland: Mrs John McClaughland, Mrs French. Steerage • Master Fowler. For Gisborne : Miss Hart.

VICTORIA. CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES,

The Victorian Government is busy prepar ing work for the session. The Reform Bill is nearly drafted. All hands in the department are plotting tlie boundaries pro posed, showing the number oi votes at various stages from the ratepayers roll up wards. The Government have reinstated Mr Thos. Higinbotham Engineer-in-Chief of the Railway. They offered Allen Watkins to retain his present salary of £200 yearly if he would go back to his old posi tion, but he declined. Farrell, Parliametary Librarian, who surrendered his seat at Castleinain two years ago, to enable Pro fessor Pearson to be returned^ to the As sembly, has also received notice that his services will be dispensed shortly. Gordon, late Engineer-in-Chief of the water supply, is certain to bo, reinstated. Benjamin Berry, son of the iate Premier, who though only a supernumerary of works just prior to the Government leaving oilice, was gazetted a fourth-class Civil Servant, without having passed the examination required by law. He will probably be put buck to his old position, as the Audit Commissioners have reported the appointment is illegal.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERS,

Williams, member for Manduray, has been selected to move in favour of payment of members on the re-assembling of the House. Williams is acting iv a friendly spirit towards the Governnient, who will give him the requisite facilities for takiug the sense of the Legislature. He will propose the old rate of payment, namely, £300 per annum, and also that the remuneration shall date from the day of election. There is some dissatisfaction amongst the Catholic supporters of the Government about the reserved land at Sandridge, regis tered by the Harbour Trust tor the canal cutting, recommended by Sir John Coode. The Exhibition Commissioners profess their inability to explain the dissatisfaction felt in London respecting their action. The Victorian Agent-General has been pressing that a Commission should be nominated in Great Britain to visit Victoria, and, appar ently, he finds the ground cut from under his feet by a letter from .the Great Britain Committee in Melbourne, offering to do the bulk of tho work for the British Exhibi tors.

SYDNEY.

THE LEGISLATIVE COLLISION IN NEW SOUTH WALES, Sir Henry Parkes informed the Assembly that the Government was not disposed to proceed with the business, in consequenco of the action of the Upper House in again amending the Stamp Bill, and gave notice that he would move on March 31st for leave to bring in a bill definiug the powers of the Legislative Council in respect to taxation and Appropriation Bills. The Assembly discussed the Council's new clause in the Lands Bills, providing for the exemption of cattle of pastural lessees from being impounded by electors for two months after purchasing. The clause was rejected by 303 votes to 8. THE NEW IRELAND EXPEDITION. Commodore Wilson, ou hearing of the Chandcrnagore Expedition to ;New Ireland, ordered the Conflict schooner to pay a special visit to the island for observation. The Conflict, after the visit to New Ireland will return to Cooktown, and telegraph the result of the visit to the Commodore. THE VOLUNTEER ENCAMPMENT. The Volunteer encampment at Padding ton and Middle Head was a gieat success. Notwithstanding that about I,G'OO men were under canvass. The Associated Colliery masters havo agreed to a conference with the miners about April 10th to discuss the present state of affairs in the coal trade. A Chinese small-pox patient ou board the steamer Brisbane is convalescent. Tho vessel remains her full time in quarantine.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

The Agricultural statistics show a total area ciopped of 1,455,000 acres wilh a yield of 14,250,865 bushels, on an average 9 bushels 47lbs. This leaves about 300,000 tons for export, instead of 60,000 tons, as previously exported. It is reported that a Bill will be intro duced next session to abolish Immunity from arrest enjoyed by members of Parliament. A deputation from the YouDg Men's Christian Association interviewed the Chief Secretary, and urged the prohibition of church parades of Volunteers, as interfering with the sanctity of the Sabbath. Mr Morgan declined to interfere, as the attend ance of Volunteers was purely optional. The 'Register' strongly urges the estab lishment of an art gallery in Adelaide, and suggests that the Government should vote £100 a year for it. The Postmaster-General urges the follow ing revision of the English mail time-table : That arrangements shculd he made for the 8 and 6 steamer leaving Bombay on Fri days. The Homewards mails leaving Mcl - bourne on Thursdays instead of Fridays, and Adelaide on Saturdays instead of Sun days. The mails were delivered in in London on Wednesday, leaving time to reply by the outgoing mail leaving on Friday. TASMANIA. Governor Weld leaves Tasmania for Sydney by the Tasman on April sth, pro ceeding to Singapore by the Torres Straits steamer. THE COLONEL HILL SCANDLE. Lieutenant Colonel St Hill, until recently Private Secretary to the Governor, and com manding the Tasmania volnntccrs, got into trouble, The papers reported that he opened au account in a bank in Hobarton, into which he paid sums for the maintenance of the Governor's establish ment, as well as private money of his own. The Bank reparted to the Governor that his account was overdrawn to tbe extent of £1,400. The Governor made good tho de ficiency, suspending and afterwards dismis sing Colonel Hill as Private Secretary, and subsequently Governor Weld suspended Hill from the command of the Volunteers, and reported the matter to the Horse Guards. Colonel Hill s dismissal as com mandant has since ben gazetted.

QUEENSLAND,

The Government offer a reward of £1,000 for the discovery of a cure for rust in wheat subjact to the condition that ;thc cure be proved successful during three seasons in Queensland. 750 men took part in the encampment.

THE A.J.C. RACES,

The Australian Jockey Club races have commenced. The weather was line, and the attendance good. The Hurdle Race was won easily by Express, beating a small indifferent field. Sweetmeat won the Autumn Stakes by a neck, though Suwar row started a strong favourite with 5 to 1 on him, Caspian 3. Grand Prix appropriated the Champagne Stakes, for which he was the favourite. Waterloo, a Queensland horse, was second, and Sapphire third. The St. Lcger proved a gift to Patera, who won easily by three lengths. Nellie came next, and Pontiff third. There were only six starters. Time : 3mins 21 4-10 th sees. The DoDcaster Handicap was won by Queensland, Sunlight second, and Master Avcnil third.

FATAL ACCIDENT,

There was quite a chapter of accidents. No less than fivo horses fell. Santa Cruz was yilled, and the jockey (Clarke) sus tained a fracture of the skull from which he has since died. Two other jookeys were also injured. Lothair won tha Trial Stakes, beating a good field. Clarecza second, and Nero third.

The Tktompb of the Age. — In moderate tone and distinct ive excellence the Wilcox and White Organs e-iipse all other styles. They aro capable ot brillitn effectsas well as of sustained harmony, and the many varied and beautifu combinations adequate to performance of clas sical. Legitimate Oman Music—Sole Agency Auckland Musio Wareeouse, 171, Queen street.

Correspondence.

LIBERAL VICTORY IN ENGLAND.

(To the* Editor.)

SIR, —Mr Gladstone's election for Leeds was determined on as a precantionray policy, soon after he accepted the invitation to stand for Midlothian. At the first elec tion after the passing of the Act for the repeal of the Loan LaAVs, the hon. C. P, Yilliers, after being elected for the borough of Wolverhampton, was proposed against his expressed will for the Southern division of Lancashire, and elected, without a con test. He elected wheu Parliament met to sit for Wolverhampton, for which place he has sat since 1832.

Mr Cobden, at tho same election, while making a European tour, was returned in his former seat, for Stockport ; but the people of the West Riding were determined he should, like Wilberforce and Brougham, have the honour of sitting for Yorkshire, He was therefore proposed and car ried by a show of hands along with the late Earl of Carlisle, then Lord Morpeth. He elected to sit for the West Riding, and his seat for Stockport Avas declared vacant. Your correspondent travelled 22 mile 3to be present at that election, which was held in the Square at Wakefield, and he was well repaid ; for Mr Bright, who was then in hia prime, representedMr Cobden, and addressed the assembled thousands in tones that won all hearts.

Your contemporary writes twaddle about the foreign policy of Liberals and Tories. From the time of Canning downwards hoth parties have vied with each other when in oilice, in trying to compose differences and prevent war in Europe—Wellington, Peel, Aberdeen, Derby, as Tories; Grey, Mel bourne, Palmerston, Russell, and Clarendon as Liberals. Never was England more respected than during the Gladstone administration; aud no doubt had they been in oilice in recent years, the Russo- Turkish, Zulu, and Afghan wars would have been avoided. The great fault of the Liberals has been in allowing the country to drift into such wars as have been waged with China and the diffcreut Go c nments of India, and at the C;v ■, Bivlng England the appearance of bein,' always ready to do battle with a semi-civilised foo, but avoiding as much as possible an encounter with a nation equal to ourselves. Disraeli followed suit. Thanking you for your article ori the English elections, —I am, &c, SENTRY. P.S. —Mr Gladstone's position in the administration will no doubt be determined hy himself. From the way in which he has been treated, he would bs quite justified in refusing to take any other oilice than that of Premier. Indeed it will be a very deli cate task for Lord Granville to ask him to take any secondary position. The opinion of the " Times" is but tho too-ollicious announcement of a weather-cock, and will probably he resented by the nation in its hour of triumph. It is a mere repetition of what it did in ISGS, aud the result was Mr Gladstone as Premier.

INJUSTICE TO MAORIS.

(To the Editor),

Sir, —Some weeks ago I noticed a letter signed "Conservative" in reply to an article that appeared in the Freeman's Journal, complaining that Maoris were deprived of British law, wherein tho writer remarked that had British law been enforced in the many instances he enumerated, war would have beeu the consequence, and no one would have blamed those who provoked it sooner than the Freeman's Journal, which I fully endorse. But us another article has appeared on the same subject without elicit ing a further reply permit mc to say a few words thereon. The editor in his issue of the 27th Ultimo, remarks, " The Queen wo suppose to be the supreme governor of all residing in this Colony—Europeans aud Maoris alike. Now this may be a supposi tion, but it is nevertheless not a fact, as no authority can be supreme when writs, rail ways, and telegraph lines cannot run the lciigth and breadth of their dominion." Ho then proceeds to speak ot the Europeans as deceivers and oppressors of the natives. As the pioneers of civilization who brought tho exterminating curse of drink amongst them, and that it is only creditable thatTc Whiti should strike so earnestly to save his people from being exterminated by European com pany and European vice, and goes on to say "let the Maoris keep their land if they wish it; don't worry them or seduce them by drink to sell it. Every year it becomes more valuable to them, aud if they do not utilise it now their posterity may do so another day." This is simply the language of a fanatic, more dangerous to British interests than the ravings of Te Whiti him self. The language of a man who would advocate forcibly taking land from an English or Irish landlord aud giving it to the tenants, although these landlords are employ ing labour to cultivate it, yet with the same breath would argue that the waste lands of New Zealand, which are returning nothing, should remain idle, until we by roads aud improvements (to which Maories never contribute), have made them so valuable as to enrich the Natives at the expense of the Pakeha, or until their posterity choose to make use of it. Why what on earth did we come out here for, but to relieve the Mother country, and obtain what wc could not do at home, viz cheap laud ? I should have thought that the display of children on St. Patrick's day, although not a fourth of the progeny of Auckland, would have caused this Solon to have asked himself tho question where is this rising population in a few years to locate themselves, certainly not iv the towns, for we have few manufact ories, and yet lie would rather see the Maories sitting down ou their haunches, living on the money of Europeans, than tbat the waste lands should be brought into cul tivation. Formerly the Natives were anxious to work, but they have become so demoralised, not by drink, but by the money they have no use for, paid to them for lands, which although they have no other claim to than that of being on the Island a few years before us. 1 will defy any one to say otherwise than the few acres we confiscated, which we paid dearly enough for, have been other wise than fairly purchased , for, if tho pur chasing price per acre has seemed small in the first instance, the reserves left have been rendered by our roads and improvements around more valuable than the whole un cultivated block was before we purchased it, and what part of'the known world is there, I ask, where intoxicating drinks arc not manufactured, both in civilised or un civilised countries. Even the Maories had their tutu wine and other maddening drinks long before we came amongst them, and, if they, like the rest of the world, indalge at times too freely , it is, evidently, unfair to blame the settlers of New Zealand for an evil that exists in every part of the known globe.—l am, &c. Aa other Conservative.

Aquatic Sports.

The annual aquatic sports In connection with the Auckland College and Grammar School took place this afternoon »in Hil ditch's breakwater baths. The interior of the baths presented a very animated ap pearance, there being about two hundred lads present. Messrs J. Anderson and W. Tomlinson acted a3 judges, Mr A. McArthur as starter, and Mr F. Macrae as referee. The contests, which commenced shortly after 1 o'clock, were most interest ing, and the excitement amongst the juvenile spectators during several of the races was intense. The following are the results of the various events :—

Ist Race :—Swimming 200 feet, open to boys under 13 years:— Blomfield, 1; Buchanan, 2; Flood, 3. Blomfield was disqualified owing to his not having touched the rope at the finish, aud the first prize therefore goes to Buchanan. 2nd Rack : -Swimming on Back, 100 feet, open to all comers :—Gorman, 1; Har rington and Stewart equal. 3rd Race— Swimming 100 feet, for hoys under eleven years.—Stewart, 1; Minnctt, 2 ; McMurdo, 3. 4th Race— Swimming 400 feet, Open to all comers.—Harrington, 1 ; Palmer, 2. The others were nowhere. sth Event— Swimming on back.—This was a good race, about eight or nine boys competing. Bruce, 1; Mason, 2 ; Somer field, 3. 6th Event.— Diving Under a Buoy.— This caused considerable excitement. There were five competitors, but the list was soon narrowed clown to three. Harrington and Gorman, who were equal, competed against each other for some time, but as the feat of diving under the buoy was achieved by both of them again and again, it was decided to give them both first prizes. Cosgravc takes third prize. 7th Event — Swimming 300 feet.— Open to boys under 15. A. Stewart, 1 ; H. Bruce, 2 ; F. Fenton, 3. Sth Event— Long Dive.—Open to all comers. J. Stewart, 1 ; C. L. Purchas, 2 ; A. Gorman, 3. 9th Event— Long Dive. —Open to boys under 12 years. W. McCormick, 1; C. McMurdo, 2. 10th Event— Diving for Plate.— Open to all comers. A. Harrington, 1 ; O. 11. Cosgrave, 2 ; 11. Whitaker, 3. Harring ton picked up the plate live times, Cosgra'v c four, aud Whitaker, ehrec times. The latter, however, only made four attempts, while the others made five.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HAMILTON, this day,

PLEURO-PNEUMONIA,

The "Waikato Times" severely con demns the action ot the Swamp Company in not giving information to the Cattle Board of the outbreak of pleriro, and for persistingly denying its existence. Mr Naden, V.S., advises the destruction of the whole aflected herd.

The " Waikato Times" says, that as a proof of the benelicial result of the cavalry vi«it to the Thames, Tukukino has arranged to allow the formation of the road between Hakutaia and Paeroa, to be completed and maintained by Native labour.

WHANGAREI, this day. CAPTAIN COLBECK, M.11.R. AND HIS

CONSTITUENTS,

Colbcck will meet his constituents to morrow. The " Advocate" says he will not get a vote of eonlidence, unless lie pledge himself to go in opposition. If the govern ment do not immediately call tenders for the completion of the railway to deep water, according to promise. The '-Advocate" also points out the probability of Whangarei beiDg selected by the British Admiralty as a coaling station for the South Pacific, and the importance of reappointing Auck land the head quarters oi the Australian fleet.

(PEE UNITED TRESS ASSOCIATION.)

GISRORNE, Monday

Rumour here says that His Honor Judge Rogan is about to institute legal proceed ing's against Mr J. A Wilson, late laud purchase Commissioner, for an alleged slan derous statement contained in his ollicial report forwarded to Government some two years ago, which ultimately led to a loyal commission of enquiry being held into Judge Rogan's judicial conduct in regard to land matters along the Fast Coast, ter minating in J. A. Wilson's retirement from the public service.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this das

THOSE PRECIOUS BIRDS,

Thomas Tait, and Fred. Guincs, two men who frequciit the race courses with a wheel of fortune, wero brought up before the magistrate, and charged with having maliciously killed four canaries, the pro perty of Joseph Trecdman. After hearing the evidence, which was circumstantial, the prisoners were sentenced to six weeks imprisonment with hard labour.

WELLINGTON, Monday,

A stable and barn, the property of Thos. Benton, nt Carterton, were destroyed by lire yesterday. The loss is £100, and is un insured.

No bills found against Caroline Goodwin, for arson, and llybettie, for assault. True bills were found agaiust John Thompson, for larceny, George Warbor. fraudulent bankruptcy, and Georgo Longhiirst, for rape. The. police aro taking aetivo steps in connection with Sunday trading, and have laid informations against eeveial publicans for breaches of the Act.

This day,

At the Supremo Court this morning, Frank llooke, for false pretences, was sen tenced to nine mouths; James Harris, larceny, two years; Alex. McGregor, forgery, eighteen months. The charge against John Thompson, for stealing a cash-box and £30, it! now proceeding.

CHRISTCHURCH, Monday.

Tho tramway line was commenced to day from the Cathedral Square of Papautii, CIIRISICHURCH, this day.

The Spring-lield colliery company has erected new machinery at the works. This coal is comiug iuto very general uso iv Canterbury. Yesterday at a meeting of tho City Council a letter was read fi otn the Govern ment intimating that no further payment of subsidy must he looked for.

FAILURE OF JUSTICE

Barringer the New Zealand Bank Clerk, committed for trial for embezzlement yesterday, had to be discharged the Judge not having received any intimation of committee. Before dis charging the Gland Jury he will be dis charged and re-arrested, aud proceedings taken do nova.

A resignation was being signed atjLyttel ton yesterday, asking the defence minister to organise a" Volunteer Naval Brigade. An enquiry iuto the stranding of tho schooner Saxon will be held at the Custom house to-day.

The case of tho bank clerk Barringer, committed for trial for embezzlement, came up at the Supreme Court this morning. It was found. It was found after argument that he was committed lo next, not this session. The Judge notified that ho could apply for bail to the magistrate. The number ot bags of gum carried on Friday and Monday was 40,0111.

INVERCARGILL, this day,

A prisoner named Wilson, undergoing sentence for forgery, died in gaol yesterday. There will be an inquest. Guthrie and Lardach's Kew saw mill, recently destroyed by lire, is to be rebuilt. While at Chalky Island, West Coast, tho crew of the cutter Cygnet found a figure head and cannon, supposed to belong to the Jack Frost, which sailed from here sixteen years ago, and has not Hince been heard of. At a meeting of the Reform Association a letter was read from Sir George Grey to the ell'ect that as soon as he recovered he will visit Christchrrrch and come on, if the Asso ciation wish, to luvercargill.

BALCLUTIIA, this day.

INFANTICIDE.

The body of a new born infant was found in the water close to F. Holson's Hotel, Stcrliug, on Sunday. Dr. Reid, of Melton, held a post-mortem examination yesterday, The police are investigating the matter,

FIRE IN OTAGO,

Gorman's Kirtlebur Hotel, nine miles from Cromwell has been totally destroyed. It is insured in the Union Oilice for £500.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The ordinary fortuightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon in the offices, Fort-street, present: Messrs. McKenzie (chair) Daldy, Brown, Robinson, Compton, Waddell, Buchanan, Nathan. Maselield, Boylan and Stone.

Letters.—Letters were {received from the marine department with notices to mariners, from the Secretary of the Mel bourne Exhibition, as to transfer of exhibits from {Sydney, Ihe Town Clerk on Reclamation Roads etc.

REPORTS,

The minutes of the Works and Endow ments, and Finance Committees were brought up and passed ; also, the report of the Chief Harbour-master as to dock site.

ACCOUNTS,

The following accounts were brought up aud passed : General, £1,713 lis lid ; to balance in bauk, £1,555 15s 8d ; cash on hand, £23 9s : total, £ISB9 4s Sd. Accounts ordered to be paid, £1,713 lis lid; to balance, £165 12s 9d.

RECLAMATION ROADS,

Tho Chairman moved, " That upon the City Council undertaking to make and maintain and assume all responsibility in respect of ail streets ou the reclamation, the Board will pay the City Council the sum of £3,000 in yearly instalments of £1,000 each."

After sonic discussion an amendment by Mr Compton, that Mr McKcnzie should postpone his motion until legal advice could be obtained as to whether the Board could pay over a sum to tho Council for the purpose of making roads, was carried. It was further resolved that on the receipt of legal opinion a special meeting be called for the discussion of the whole question.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

April G. 1880

Bank of New Zealand—£l9 12s Od; buyors, £19 10s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, -12a; sellers, lis N.Z. Insurance—sos Union Insurance—sellers. 10s fid. Colonial Insurance—Buyers, Gs 3d Union Sash and Door—Sellers, £5. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Buyers, 90s Alburnia--705,; buyers, 69s ; sellers. 7us Moanatairi—s93,sßs Gd ; buyers. 57s Gd New Whau—Kx dividend ; huyers, 3Gs ; sellers •103 New North Devon—l7s Ga; buycr3,l7s; Boilers,

18s Caledonian—2ls Gd ; buyers, 21; sellers, 25s Thames—Buyers, 2ls ; Kellers, 21s Oueen ot Beau' y—Sellers, 9s Cure—2s; buyers, Is 9d, Kuranui Hill—Bs; sellers, 9s Columbia—Seliors, 3s 3d

Joseph Newman, Chairman,

THE AUCKLAND. EVENING STAR TUESDAY. APBJL 6, 1880.



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Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies and a lew ot the Sensible Men to read tho large lot of Fresh Bargains ?in Dampier's new Advertise ment in tho 3rd column ith page. \\ r ANTED, a Barmaid for City Par.— 9 7 Nevada Hotel. WT"ANTED, g-o3 Boot Machinists.— VT iiJH. B. Young, High-~strect. W" "ANTED, 2 or 3 Young Men as Boarders: healthy po3\lioii; within a few minutes of Banks, Post uilico. sec.; terms moderate ; overy comfort.—Apply J.P.S., Star Officii. VST ANTED, a good Cook and Laundress. T T —Apply in tho morning betweCn 10 and * 1 o'clock to Mrs David Nathan, Waterloo Quan rant. W r ANTED, ja First-class Maltster; none othor need apply.—C. Sutton arid Co., Maltsters Newmarket. WANTED, a Lauudry-maid lor a gen tleman's family. — Apply t3 Mrs G; Skinner, Newmarket. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Mrs Whitson, Water loo Quadrant. ANTED, a Single Man ; must be able to drive a spring cart, millr, and attond to vegetable garden; good references required. —R. U. Greenwood, Auctioneer, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Wayte, Seafleld Road, or at 100 Quoen-Btreot. WANTED, Two smart Boys about 14 years of oge.-G. Gledhill, WANTED, a Boy to assist in shop aud make himself useful.—G. H. Layers, Queonsti-eot. WANTED, a.Respectable Nurso Girl, and to aßsist in housework; wages, Is por week ; for address.—Apply St ah Office. WANTED, a person to adopt a baby, (a month old). Address.—Baby, Stak Office. WANTED, a smart Boy or Youth for tho counter.—W. If. Dampior, t^TANTEO, a Respectable Girl as VV General Servant. No washing.—Mrs Banks, Moadowjtank Farm, Panmure. _ WANTED, Apprentices to the Milli nery; also to tho Dressmaking.—Apply at onco to W. Rattray, Miliaory and Dress making Establishment, 60, Queen-street. WANTED, a Lad to attend to horses and mako himself generally useful.— Apply to It. Rcovoj, Butcher, Victoria-street. ANTED, a strong boy for tTic Black smithlng ; ono who has boon at the trade preferred.—Apply, Newmarket foi'KC. WANTED, a Laundress.—Apply Mrs Alfred Buckland, Nowmarkot. \\J ANTED, Two Apprentices to Boiler- V* making, and one Apprentico to black smithing.—FraserandTinne, Phoenix Foundry. WANTED, a thorough good Servant.— Apply at tho Nottingham Castle Hotol, Abercromble-atreot. WANTED, a respectable Girl to do housjvvork and assist in tho bar; re ference requriod,—Charlcniout Hotel, VVake lleld-strcot. WANTED innucdiatelv, in a respect able family, a Situation for a young Girl 17 years of age (Protestant); good re ferences,—Address "a.8.," Mrs Ohovis, Manu kau Road, Parnell. \faf ANTED, several Apprentices to the V* Millinery; also for the Dressmaking.— Milnu and (Jhoyco. "%RANTED, a Bricklayer. — Apply to V T A. It. Watson. WANTED, an Indoor Apprentice to tho Dressmaking. — Mra Cornwell, Hobson-Btreet. WANTED, a Young Giil as General Servant. — Mrs Cornwall's Agency, Hobso'n-strect. WANTED, a Thorough Housemaid for a gentleman's family.—Mrs Cornwall's Agency, Hobson-street. WANTED, several Boys to Close.— G. Black Se Co., Victoria-street Kast. WANTED, by a respectable, middle aged person, a Situation ai Houpo kecper, or any placa of trust.—Mrs Cornwcll's Agency. Hobson-street. WANTED, Private Evening Tuition by a young man.—Address Pupil, Star OfllCO; WANTED KNOWN, the Gentleman who lodged at Dillon's Railway Hotel, Mercor, on Saturday and Sunday nights, to call lor a Gold Ring ho has forgotten, and pay for tins advertisement. WANTED, by a respectable young Woman, a Situation ai Barmaid iv a lower bar.—Apply at tho Criterion Hotel. WANTKD "to L BT, a Four-room cd Houso, with ah out Three-Quarters of an aoro'of ground.—Mr Hogg, Urocer, Newmarket. WANTED to Rent, a House of Seven or Eight rooms, with Stable and a few ncre3 of laud, at Romuera or Ellerslio.—Apply H.F.8., Star Office. WANT KD7toßent, at tl^NorthShore, a llvo or Six-rooiueil House; would be willing to take on lease.—Address, with particu lars, to " A.Z.," at this ollico. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that Pastor Chiniquy's Books can bo had from Mens. Parent, at Mr Soabrook's, Victoria-street East, for eight days only ; aad will bo in attend ance to receive monies duo for books, also dotmtions for tho Pastor's mission. WANTED to Let, an 8-Btallcd Stable, in the city.—Apply A, Maokio, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham btrcot. \\J ANTED, Ponsonby Ratepayers who II think they got nothing for their money to look at tho Rood-making in Sarsflold street. V^TANTED KNOWN, New Store V v opened at corner of Wellington and Hepburn street.. All Groceries of llrst quality- New Assortment of Glassware and Crockery- Cheap Haberdashery—All Goods at lowest possiblo prices—Cash trade only.—G. Browning, corner of Wellington and Hepburn streets. ANTED KNOWN, Cheap limber can now bo Purchased at the Yards of I). Goldie, Albert-street, cioso to Dock. Ho having purchased between 300,000 and -100,000 feet of Seasoned Timbor on advantageous terms, will bo prepared to givo customors tho benefit of his purchase. ANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company havo oa hand bucli largo stocks of timber of overy description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, thoy aro compolled to sell. Now is the timo to build. Present prices cau only continue until tho heavy stocks aro sold. Job lots of seoond class. Faco cuts, Slabs, &c. Kirowood'2s lidpor load. Sawdust and shavings rco. vy-"A~~N TED KNO WN. Owing to numerous Purchases lately, I am obliged to let tho Public havo tho bonellt of my Largo Stock of Boots and Shoos, at a real sacri lice. Como early and secure for yourselves tho Bargains. Best value in Gents', Ladles', and Children's Boots, over known in Auckland, at tho shop of W. Johnston. Victoria-strcot. ANTED KNOWN.—Edward Cash Practical Tailor, intends roJioving a an early dato to his now premises, Wcllosley t-trcot, opposite U.S. Hotel, whoro ho hopes to meet all his old patrons and friends, aud insures them that all ordors entrusted to him shall have his careful attontion as heretofore. N.B.—A llrst-rate stock of Tweeds and Cloths always on hand. Gontlomon's own material made up with caro. W~ ANTED to Sell, New Waggonettes, Buggies of various descriptions. Now and Second-hand Bakers' Carts ; also, a Second hand Spring Cart,—A. Mackio, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-strcot. ANTED to Rent for a term, aTFiveor Six-roomed House, with moderate area of ground, within two miles of Auckland. Good supply of water indispensiblo. Sito command ing viow of Flagstalt preferred. — Address, stating description and terms, C. O. Montroso, Evexino Star Office. * y ANTED KNOWNJ TO TRADESMEN. MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of £3 to £50 on personal security, ro-payable by woekly instal- ' ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auokland Loan Office, 165 Quiwnst.. ODDoalte Savings Bank. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and ton havo to hand Building Timbor in Kauri and Whito Pine, Shinglos, Hcuso Blocks, Pailingß, Posts, Rails, and Firewood in thoir yard, Customhouso-stroet West, opposito end of Hobson street. N.B.—Tho increasing domand for Whito Pino has induced thorn to arrango for a constant supply. WANTED.— TO STORTSMEN.-A gentleman leaving the colony oilers for Salo. Nt a Low Price, a First-olass Double barrolled Gun (Breech Loading Cent al Fire), as good as now, with caso and ail appliances com plete ; cost 10 guineas in England.—Apply office of this p.ipor. PARTNERSHIP.— Wanted a good busi ness Man to join Advertiser in extending an established Business. Capital required, £500. —Address, W., 37 Insurance Buildings. TO PARENTS. —Wanted a well edu cated Youth, about 10, as apprentice.- Cniwford, Chemist, )Sowton. T~~ O 'WAREHOUSEMEN, Drapers, &c. —A Gentleman of largo Colonial, a3 well as Knglish experience, is open to an engagement. Would undertake to manage a business ; first class references,—Addiosss "Box 105," Post office, Auckland. " CJT. PETER."—Copies may now be had >. IO at tho Auckland Music Warehouse. A THOROUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement 10 tako charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything -whero steam-power is used, such as deop-lift pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Brew eries, &C, &c. Would havo no objection to drive a Portable Kngine an-l Thrashing Ma chine, and Keep same in repair Highest homo and Colonial references given.—Apply Star Office. TTST ANTED KNOWN a hrst-class Stook of Cloths and Tweods; gcod workmanship and niodorato prices are tho distlnguishingifeaturcj cf " Tie lV_theon." 3, FORD, Tailor, m. Queen-street,



Shipping. 'KkSfe^lV/rA NUK A U STEAM. SJCRVICE. TIME TABLE Fob Week Kndino Arkir, 10: The s.s. LALLA ROOKH Will leave Onehunga Wharf, as uudcr, for Awitu, Huia, and Mauukau Heads : Thursday, 8 a.m., returning same day Friday, t> a.m., returning same day Weather and circumstances permitting. For freight, Sec, apply to GUTHRIE & LARNACHCO. (Limited), Or, A. BARNES, Onohunga. ,rK A IpiTELLINGTON AND ■rf^Xg^ »''» WANGANUI LINE yMJIyI-^ 0V STEAMERS.. ■B_-_____-i Tho o<gj RANGATIRA, Captain Harvey, Will leavo Oneliuhgn for Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington on THURSDAY, Bth instant, at 12 noon. Latest Train for Passengers at 9.5 a.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agonts, IG, Queon-atreet, Auckland ; Or A. BARNES, Onehunga. Aukcla'nd, April C, 18S0. ~~TK~I XTAIPARASTEAMSHIP 4w_£?_sSv ■*-*- co- (LIMITiCD >' Sisiiiii-B time ,rABLH' S. S. ' L I L V.' FOR WAIROA SOUTH. Leavo Auckland: Wednesday, 7th, 12 noon Saturday, 10th, 'i p.m. Wednesday, Hth, 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 17th, 8 a.m. Loavo Wairoa: Thursday, Bth, 7 a.m. Monday, 12th, 8 a.m. Thursday, 15th, 10 a.m. Saturday, 17th Personal. MRS. M. MURIiAY.—A letter from tho Thames awaits you at Mrs Carnie's, Union-streot. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of "Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and its amendments, and of tho Bankruptcy of George Dunnrt, of Ponsonby, near tho City of Aucklaud. in tho Provincial Dißtrict of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Agent, a Debtor. This is to notify that Georgo Dnnnet, ot Pon sonby, new tho City of Auckland, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Agont, has this day filed a statement that he ia unable to meet his Kn gagementa with his Creditors; tho First Meet ing of Creditors to bo held at tho Supreme Court Buildings, Kdon-street. Auokland. on SATURDAY, the tenth day of April, ono thou sand sight hundred nnd eighty, at tho hour of oloven o'clock in tho forenoon. Dated this Oth day of April, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS. Registrar. Russell & Duvork, Franpr's Build inus. Solicitors lor Debtor. J N BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter ot " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and tho various Acts amending tho same, and of the Bankruptcy of Edward Thomas Cannell, a Debtor. This is to notiliv that Edwards Thomas Cannell. of Tauranga, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, Now Zealand, Carpenter, Ims this (lay filed a statement that he is unablo to meet hia engagements with his Creditors; tho first Meeting of Creditors to bo hold at the Supremo Court-house, Auckland, on TUESDAY, tho 13th day of April, 1880. Dated this Oth day of April, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS. Registrar. Connell Se Cooper, Solicitors for Debtor, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. k> IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 187fi,"and the soveral Acts amending the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of John Ack Chalic, a Debtor. Notico is hereby givon that it is the intention of tho said John Ace Chalk to make application to this honourable Court, on WEDNHSDAY, tho twenty-eighth day ot April instant, at the hour of li o'clock iv the forenoon, or as soon thereafter aa Counsel can be heard in that behalf, that an order of immediate discharge may b» granted him under the 182r.d Section of " The Debtors and Croditors Act, 187 G." Dated, at Auokland, this Gth day of April, 1880. R. LATSHIiKY, Solicitor for tho Debtor, High-streot, Auckland. For Sale. FOR SALE, at West Pukekohe, a com pact Farm of 163 acres, with two Houses and li miles of Fencing nowly erected, adjoin ing Buckland Station.—Catran Brothers.-For further particulars apply to tho proprietor on the farm. , JL* I i\ to £1000 LENT, on Uullding Socioty 3&II/ principles, or on othor torms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Soo List of Properties for Salo on 4th pago.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lano. povon por cent, allowed on monoy deposited for investment. FOR SALE, in Upper Nelson-street, Comfortablo Fivc-roomod House.—Apply at this Ofllce. . TaNDFORTES and HARMONIUMS For Salo or Hire on terms to Buit all Buyers—Weekly or Monthly Payments. All kinds of Musical Instruments Exchanged, Tuned or Repaired.—WEßß'S Music Saloon, Wellcsley-stroot. rnOK LEASE, iv Suburbs, excellent SA Sevon-roomod Houso and Shop, with gas laid on Small ready-monoy trado Is done, which could he oasily increaßOd.-For address, enquire Stak Ollico. r> 1 X CASH, balance by weekly paymonts o **«* gs each, with Interest at 8 per cent. Cottago of Fivo Rooms, with Freehold Allot mont, near Mount Eden. Prico, £105. -8. \ aile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-strect. j? . f-fi,— Capital Houso of Fivo Booms, with gjiUV i argo outbuildings, well, pump, tank, &c, and Allotment with a frontage of 50 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feot; laid out as garden and orchard. Terms as agreed. Twenty-live minutes' walk from Queen-stroot.— S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent, dhortland-st. OR SALIC (cheap Building Allotments, in Karangahapo Road, Queen-street, Nelson street, Spring-street, Aloxandrastroet, Ivyber Pass, &c, &c—S. Vailo. Land and House Agent Shortland-streeet^ AT;HES~»t~Parnell, with small Cottago, Stable, Sheds, &c., suitablo for a residenco or for nursery grounds. Tho lease for 62 years, at £10 per annum, will bo sold choap.—S. V alio .Land and Houso Agont, Shortland-street. o i nn.—Substantially built House of six rooms, A*UU w ith detachort waßh-house, wood house, well, tank, &o.; allotmont 30 x 136 feet, situated in a prinoipal street; 15 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agont, Shortland-Btreet. 'A-i oA—COTTAGE o; four rooms—verandah 3jlO\J kitchen range, all quito now—with allotmont, 10 x '.15.— S. Vailo, Houso and Land Agent. Shortland-strect VEWCASTLE COAL. TO ARRIVE Per 'Clara Hargreaves(now due), 300 tons Houso Coal 200 tons Smiths' do. lOltons Coko 2,000 Spokes (Iron Bark) 50 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). W. & G. WINST ONE. " mOAR R I V I Pek ' Mekcia,' ' City of Quebec,' ' Loci Dee' and 'John Eull,' 1000 bags Weston and Wcstall's Fine auc Coaksk Salt 200 boxes Candles 20 cases Cokxfi.ouu 30 caeca Sardines ("Albert") 20 cases Salad Oil 25 cases VINECrAR 20 cases Swiss Milk t cases Mine's Baking Powder 10 casos D. & M. Paste Blacking I cases Yon Hounton Cocoa 20 kegs Carbonate Soda 10 case 3 Muntz Metal, 18, 20 and 22 oz. 21! cases Corrugated Iron, 5 to 10 feat 31 cases Sundries—Coloured Prints, Win Lis-h Covers, Riding Whips, Carriagi ', Lamns, Turkey Sponge. V\ me Glasses * Tumblers, Water Bottles, Decanters Iron Safes. Accordians. Desert Spoon? 1 Police Lanterns, Galvanised Iroi Buckets. : IN STOCK— Cement, Slates, Corrugated Iron, 0 to S feet Muntz Melal Nails. Pitch, Tar, Salt—Fin and Coarpe ; Candles—Bias, De Robaus Jenar and Brandon ; Sugar lassorted). Cor , fectionery, Perl, Teas, Tob-icco, Tartar! 1 Acid, Cream Tartar, Soda Crystals, Whil ing, Sardines.Herririga, Currants, Raisins. &c, &c, &c. POTTER & CO,, Durham Street.



Municipal Notices. piIY OF AUCKLAND.' BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS' LISTS. Notice is hereby srlven that the above Lis^s lie at tho Receiver's Oliicj until the loth instant (inclusive) for publio inspeotion. P. A. PHTMP3. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, April G, 1880. N.B.—Tho names of all persons appearing on tho Defaulters' Lists who fail to pay am, Kates duo beforo tho 21st of this month, will not appear on tbe Burgess Roll for tho year 1880-1. Public Notices. T>UBLir NOTICE. In pursuance of " Tho Auckland College and Grammar School Act. 1877," and of the Regula tions thereunder for conducting tho Election of Governors by the persons authorised to do so by Subsection two of Section three of that Act, I hereby notify that The Honourable Georoe Maurice O'Rorke, M.H.R., and Edwin Hesketh, Esquire, have beon this day duly elected Governors of tho Board of Governors constituted by the eaid Act. Dated this sth day of April, 1880. JOHN JAMKS, Returning Officer. "VTOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Louis Arthur Nathan retired from tho firm c£ L, D. Nathan and Co., of Auckland, New Zealand, and 10, Coleman-Btreet, London, E.C., Mer chants, on the sth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty; and that tho business of suoh firm will continue to ho carried on undor tho samo style by the continuing partners, Messrs Lawrence David Nathan, and Nathan Alfred Nathan. LAWRENCE D. NATHAN, LOUIS A. NATHAN, NATHAN ALFRED NATHAN. (By hia Attorney, La whence D. Nathan). Witness— Sthpiien E. Hughes, Solicitor, Auckland, T^ ~0 T I ~~C E. 1 hereby give notice that on and after this date I will not bo responsible for any Debts con tracted by my wifo, Ann Webb. JOHN WEBB, Bushman, Cambridge. April 5,1850. "I NFRINGEMENT OF TRADE MARK. ONE POUND REWARD. Information having reached us that dis honest and unscrupulous persons aro mark ing Saxony and other Inferior WOOLS with our trade mark (' Penelope"), we hereby CAUTION all persons that we shall proceed against anyone found doing so: and a reward of £\ will be paid to any person giving such information as will lead to the con viction of any party so offending. Apply to BKYLIS, GILLES, & CO.. London; Or to their agents, W. 11. SH AK3PEAR & CO., 216, Queen-street, Auckland. T&/T ILK! MILK! MILKI THK GRSAT NOItTH-ltN DAIRY, "WHAU. Pure Milk supplied every morning. Orders loft at Davies', Karangahape Road, will bi promptly attended to. Milk off one cow re served for invalids or infants, when required. MISSING FRIEND. — Miss Mary DohseY. of Omagh, who arrived here in 1875, will oblige by communicating with this ollico. "OUNNINGin my Paddock, Richmond Jl_ Road, Surrey Hills, a Young Bay Horse. —If not c'aimed within seven days will be sold to defray expenses.—G. H. CLARKE. Apply to Thos. Fbost, Surrey Hills Dairy. WIRE ENGINES. MERRYWEATHER Sc SONS, Manufacturers or STEAM & MANUAL FIRE ENGINES, FIRE APPLIANCES, &c, &c., &v. By appointment to Her Majesty tho Queen, tho Emporors of Germany and Russia, the Lon don, Manchester, Liverpool, and othor Fire Brigades, and Solo Manufacturers to Her Mujesty War Department. At tho Paris Exhibition, 1878, Merry weather and Sons were awarded Two Gold Medals for tho excellence of their Machinery—a distinction enjoyed by no other makers. ENGINES and Appliances of all descriptions constructed on the most approved and economi cal plans. Orders received by Messrs R. T. Turnbull and Co., 5, Most India Avonuo, London, K.C., Solo Agents for Now Zealand, and by their Cor respondents, MESSRS T. 11. HALL & CO., Auckland. MRS. C. SKIN NE R, NEWMARKET, Will in futuro conduct Business at tho Shop ad joining Mr W. Bogg, Grocer. A Well-selected Stock of Fruit will always bo on Salo. SPECIAL NOTICE.—Tn addition to tho Fruit Departmont, Mrs Skinner has decided to open a Select Registry for Servants.) "piANOS! PIANOS Juet Opened, Bord's Pianos; prico,£2B. Also, to bo sold cheap, one of Alexander's Rosewood Three-stop Harmoniums. Pianos and Har moniums Tuned and Repaired in town or country.—N.B. Nolo tho address—Thos. H. Wobb, Oak Cottage, Hobson-street, opposite Minnotti, Baker, Name on entrance gate. Va cancies for Music Pupils. M.S. PINAFORE VOC A L SCORE H.M.S. Pinaforo Piano Arrangement H.M.S. Pinaforo Waltzes H.M.S. Pinaforo Quadrilles H.M.S. Pinafore Lancers H.M.S. Pinafore Galop H.M.S. Pinaforo Polka H.M.S. Pinaforo Fantasia—Dorn To be obtained only at tho AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. miMBER 1 TIMBER !—REDUCTION J IN PRICE. The Shortland Saw-mill Company have no immense stocks, but will meet tho market by selling at Lowest Current Rato3. Tho quality of their Timber is well known. Tongued and Grooved and Rusticated Boarding not to he I surpassed in New. Zealand. Special lines In l Second-class.—Costom-Houso-street West, 3rd April, ISSO. XUST PUBLISHED. LECTURE ON CHARLES DICKENS Delivered by the Roy. S. Edger, 8.A., in the Lome-street Hall, Sunday, March li, 18S0. PRICE. SIXPENCE. May be had of all Booksellers. To .Let. TO LET, ;i Five-roomed House in Pon sonby ; every convenienoo.—Apply to J« J. Henderson, Chemist, Ponsonby. mO LET.—A comfortable Red-room for a !L singlo Gentleman, wilh Board or partial Board, in a private family, within live minutes walk of Queen-street. Good situation.—Apply at this Office. HPO LET, Mount Eden, new and pretty JL Cottago of 5 rooms, with about 2 acres of volcanic land; rental, 15s par weok.—S. Vaile, Hoii3o and Land Agont, Shoitland-sjraet. T"O~LET, a House, corner of "Wellesley and Nelson-street; seven rooms, gas and " water laid on ; bath-room, plungo and shower bath ; live minutes' walk from Queen-street.— I Apply to Wm. Brown-ill, Bootmaker, 158, Queen-street. I TTIO be LLT at North Shore, a pleasantly JL situated Now Houso of six rooms and kitchen.—Duder Bros., Devonport wharf. WORTH SHORE.-To Let, a Furnished XAi House, splendidly situated.—R. and R. Duder, or Messrs Sumorfield and Leok, Queen stroet. Lost and found. LOST, a Pocket-book in Ponsonby, con taiuing Testimonials; of no uec to any 3 person except owner.—Finder will be rewarded , on returning same to Star Office. ]' T OST, on the lGtb March last, a Green a JLJ Flag with Harp ou.-Findor will please leave same at this office. ]~OST, on WednesdayTtbe 24t" ult -> in _J the neighbourhood of Newmarket, a Black Collio Dog, with tan points, and answering to 0 the name of M'.addic.' Legal proceedings will bo taken against any person or persons retaining Jl the Dog in their possession after this date. A 7 libeial reward will be paid to anyone delivering , or giving such information sa will lead to tracing the Dog by Mr. Taylor,-Brown, Campbell and Co.'s, Shortland-Btreet. N.B.—The police have inatructionu in the matter. OUND, a Scarf with Gold Pin Ouyx. Owner can have same by applying at thi " Office, and giving full particulars. '



Tenders. 4_£lttS& 7CTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NELSON-GREYMOUTII RAILWAY. NELSONROUNDELT, SECTION, WAI-ITI CONTRACT (FORMATION ONLY). LENa'nr, About Six Miles. j Written Tenders will be receive I at thia I Office until noon of SATURDAY, April IOHi, ISBO. for tho abovo Contract. They are to be j marked on tho outside, "Tender lor Wai-iti j Contract,' and addressed to the Hon. tho Minis- j tor fcr Public Works. Telegraphic Tenders, j similarly addressed and marked, will be re- j ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office by j noon of tho abovementioued date, provided that ; Written Tenders (in due form) are. at the samo hour, lodsed at any district or Resident En gineer's Offlce. , Plan', specifications and general conditions may be seen at this Offico, and at tho Public "Works Otllccs Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Ilokitika and Chrlstchuroh. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Knginecr-in-Oharge Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin.J-lth March, ISSO. TWTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. WAITAKI-BLUFF, WITH BRANCHES. CATLIN'S RIVER BRANCH. PUERUA CONTRACT. (FORMATION ON'L\). Length: About 1 miles 3C ctains. Public Works Office, Dunedin, 12th March, 1889. WRITTEN TENDERS will bo received at this office up till Noon on FRIDAY, tho 9th April, 1880, for the abovo Contract. '1 hey are to bo marked on tho outside, "Tender for tho Pueroa Contract,'' and addressed to tho Hon. tho Minuter for Publio Works, Dunedin. Telegraph tenders, similarly addres.-ed and marked, will bo received if present at any Tele graph offico by N OON of the samo date, provided written tenders in due form aro lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's office by the samo hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conni t'ors may bo Been at this office, tho Public Works Offices, Auckland, WeJlinKlon, Christ church, lnvcrcargill, and Town Clark's oiliue, Balclutha. Tne lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By command. __ W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Chargo Middle Island. \TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CANTERBURY INTERIOR MAIN LINE OF RAILWAY. WHITECLIFFS BRANCH TO RAKAIA SKCTION. SELWYN CONTRACT. FORMATION AND BHIDGES. WRITTEN TENDERS will bo received at this office until Noon on MONDAY, April 12th. 1880, for tho abovo contrict. They are to be marked on the outside "Tender for Selwyn Contract," and addressed to the Hon tho Minister for Public Works. Telegraphictenders.similiarly addressed and marked, will bo received if pre sented at any Telegraph Offlce by noon or ihe above-mentioned date, provided that written tenders in due formlore at tho same hour lodged in any District or Resident Engineer's Office. Plans, specifications and general conditionsmay be seen at thin office, and at the Public Works Offices, Christohurch, Wellington, and Auck land. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W.N.BLAIR. Engineer In charge Middle Island. Publio Works Office, Dunedin, March 12th, 1880. T^TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CANTERBURY INTERIOR MAIN LINE OF RAILWAY. T£MUKA TO RANGITATA SECHON. KAKAHU CONTRACT. FORMATION AND BRIDGE, Written Tenders will be rereived at this office till Noon on MONDAY, April 12th. 1880, for the abovo contract. They are to bo marked on tho outside " Tender for Kakahu Contract," and addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addres sed ond marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph ofllco by Noon of tho above mentioned date, provided that written tendors in duo form aro at the same hour lodged|ln any District or Resident Engineer's office. Plans, specifications, and general conditions may be seen at this offico, and at the Public Works Offices, Christohurch. Wellington, and Auckland, and at tho Post-office, Timaru. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ace sp ted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Enpineor in Charge Middle Island, Public Works Office, Dunedin, March 12,1550. TTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. IN VERCARQILL- KINGSTON RAILWAY. LUMSDEN-MARAROA SECTION. CASTLE ROCK CONTRACT. FORMATION ONLY. LENGTH ABOUT 122 MILES. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this office till noon on WEDNESDAY, April 11. ISBO, for tho above contract. They are to bo marked on tho outside "Tender for Castlo Rock Contract," and addressed to the Bon, tho Minis ter for Public Worss. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Offico by noon of tho abovo mentioned date, provided that written tenders in duo form are at the same hour lodged in any District, or Resident Ensrinoer's Office. Plans, specifications, and general conditions may bo seen at this offlce, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wellington, Christ church and Invercargill. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Charge of Middle Island. Public Works Ofllce, Dunedin, lOch March, 18S0. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until NOON of tho Oth inptant lor the Erection ot two Cotlages in Vincent-street. „ . . R. KEALS & SON. Architects. rip O B U I L D ER S. Tenders will bo received up to Noon on SATURDAY, tho 10th instant, for the Erection of <i School Building in connection with St. Thomas's Church. Union-street. Plans, Sec, at our Offices. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo receivod up to noon on WEDNESDAY the 7th April, lor tho Erection of a Family Residence near Mercer. Plans, Sec, at our Offices, Queon-atreet. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tender will be received up to noon on SATUR DAY, the 10th April, for tho Erection of a Villa Roaidence at Ellerslie. Pluns, &c, at our offices. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received till 1 o'olook p.m. on FRIDAY, 9th instant, for tho Erection of a two-storey Dwelling on Karangahape Road. Plauß, Xc, at Mr S. Clarke'*, Bootmaker, Albert-street, Newton, next Dr. Wallis's Chapel. VTEW MARKET HI GII WAY JJi DISTRICT. ' Wanted Tenders for Pipo Drain until TUKS DAY, tho Cth at 1 p.m. Particulars to bo had of WM. MORGAN, Chairman. TfURST-CLASS GROCERY BUSINESS IN QUEEN STREET FOR SALE BY TENDER. Messrs J. C. Morrin Se Co. having assigned thoir Estato to the undersigned for the benefit of thoir Creditors, they now invite tcndors until WEDNESDAY, tho 7th instant, for the wholo Stock-in-Trado, Book Debts, Sec. Full particulars may bo obtained from the Trustees, and a list of tho Stook, &c, now lies at Mr Morrin's Store. The Grocery Business now for salo has a long- OBtabli3hod reputation, and a vory extensivo connection, and oilers unusual advantages to anyone desiring to commence business. G. W. OWEN i Trustees > in Estato of HERMAN BROWN) J.C. 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Tenders. np o BUILDERS. Tenders will bo receivod by tho nndersigned! until noon ot WEDNESDAY, April 7th, tor th& Erection o£ Brick Promises in Victoria-street. Plans, &c., at my Otllco, Queen-atreet. P. mSRAPATH, Architect".. m O B U I L D E R Si- Tenders will ho received until coon of tho 10th of April lor Taking Down and l:e-ouil<ling the Alexandra Hotel, at Parnoll. Plans and specifications to bo seen at my residence, Sy monds-3trot t. „„ GEO. EOWRING, Architect. Meetmg-H. AUCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. Annual Public Meotinß In the Hall of tho V.M.C. Association TO MOt'.UOW (Tuesday) KVKNING, Oth instant. J. C. Pirtti, Ksq , in the Chair. Addresses by—Bey. Mr Morley, "Making tho best of them:" Rev. J. Robkktson; Mr George Hemus, "What do you Wantr Musical Selections during the evening. OITnT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. In compliance with " The Publio Works Act. IS7G," a Public Meeting of Ratepayers of tho above distriot will be hold in tho fublic Sohool, Mount Kden, on TUKSDAY, tbo 27th instant. at 7.30 p.m., to decide os to the clOßing or other wise of certain roads known as Milton-street and part of Percy-street, Hdensor, as already advertised by tho District Board. T. THOMP3ON, Chairman. April 6.1880. ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Tho Sixth Annual Mooting of this Society will be held in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, at 7 o'clock p.m., on THUKSUAY, the Bth day of April, 1880. Also, at the samo place on the same ' Evening, a Special Meeting of ths Members will I be held, for tho purpose of considering the pro priety cf obtaining a charter of Incorporation under "Tho Building Societies Act 1876," and for the further purpose of Altering and Amend ing tho Kulob. Borrowing Members are a3 fully entitled to attend these Meetings as Investing Members. J. D. JACKSON. Secretary. Board and Kesiaence. SUPERIOR Accommodation, with partial board, for ono or two Gentlemen, of Lady und Gentleman, in a private family.—For address apply this ofllco. TVTORTHCOTE BAY HOUSE, Stokes" JL3I Point.—Residence, with Board and at tendance, for a gentleman and hia wife, 50s a week. Single lady or Uent, 30s —Ail particulars at Webb' Music Saloon, Welle3iey-Btreet. <T1 OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JC HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per week (slnelo room) _25s Auctions. TO-MORROW. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7. EX 'LOONGANA,' FROM HOBART TOWN. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, on Wednesday, April 7, at 11 o'clock, 400 CASES FRUIT, Consisting of— RIPSTONE PIPPINS MABS COli LI I*9 BLKNHEIMIORANGE OR«NGK, PIPPINS WELLINGTON PIPPINS ROACH PIPPINS RUBSKTTS PKRMAINS NAPOLEON PEARS DAMSONS, Etc. Etc. ' WEDNESDAY. APRIL 7. GENERAL DRAPERY WOOLLENS, TWEEDS, &c. A. G. GRANT a AS been instructed to sell hy auction on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, A Parcel of the above Goods to close consign meat. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, PLATED-WARE, TOOLS, Etc., The Property of a gentleman leaving for England. Removed from his house in tho suburbs to Mart for convenience of Sale. WALNUT DRAWING-ROOM SUITE (9 pieces), Cheffoniors, Chairs, Loo and Square Tables Pictures, Carpets, Fender aud Fire-irons Oil Cloth.Marble Timo-piece,Lamps,Matting Plated-ware, Glass, China and Earthonwaro Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses Mattrasses, Chests of Drawers, Washstanda Toilet Sets, Toilet Tables, Toilet Glasses Meat Safe, Kitchen Furniture and Utensils. Saucepans, Boilers, Tubs, &c. Books, London Journals, Sic. Also, A New Piano, Second-hand Pianos Sewing Machines, American Stoves New Furniture, &c. Superior Opossum Skin Rugs, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT ARTHUR'S MART (Furniture Department), TO-MORROW, APPLES, PEARS AND PLUMS, Ex 'Loongana.' AT SIB BIN'S MART, at 10.30 o'clock, (8.)—2*3 cases Apples J. CorJlins and „ —13 cases Apples J Ripstone Pippins. ) Benhelm Orange (Diamond.)-8 cases Apples f and „ —2 oases Apples f Willingtoa ; Pippins. G cases Apples—Frenoh Crab, Roach Pippins and Pernialns (Diamond.)—9s cases Pears 7 cases Plums 50 cases Jama TO-MORROW. APPLES 1 ! PEARS 1 ! PLUMS 1 ! Ex 'Loongana.' G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, at his Stores, Durham street, 200 cases fruit Consisting o£-- Assorted Varieties ot Apples and Feabs, Also, A few half-oases Plbms. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Ry Order of the Executors of the late . Mrs. Mary Churton. FREEHOLD HOUSES AND ALL OTMENTS, Parnell. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions from the Executors of tho lato Mrs. Mnry Churton to prepare for tho Sale, by public auction, at an early date, of That VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE* situate on tho Rutland and St. Goorgo's Bay Roads, Parnell, sub-divided into Allotments, with tho Seven Dwelling houses erected thereon—tho wholo com manding a mo3t extensive view of Noith Shore, tho harbour, &c. IS" Further particulars and date of sale will be announced in a few days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, APRIL 8. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PONSONBY ROAD. THE Subscribers will sell at the Residence near Ponf onby B oad and Richmond Road (cornor next Stallurd't) on Thurßday,Bth instant, at 11 o'clock GENERAL HOUSEHOLDFURNITURE Consisting of Couch and Chairs in rep, Oval Table. Brus sels Carpet. Chett'onier, Pictures, Vaeea. Jta?y Chair, Mirror*, Clocks, lender and Irons. Diving Table, Chairs. Crockery, Glassware, Cupboard, Filter, Linen, Lamp*, Lustres, Cruet. Double Iron Bed^ stead. Hair Mattrass. Palliasses, Feather Pillows, Chest Drawers, Waslistand aud Ware, Bedding. Toil't Glass..Commode, . Sowing Machine. Kitchen Utensils, Sec SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. [Continued on Fourth Page.]