Presbyterian General Assembly.

Yesierday.

The morning proceedings of the Piosby terian General Assembly appeared in our last issue. 2 o'clock p.m. Tha Assembly resumed its sittings at two o'clock. Status of Ministers not Inducted.— The Rev. Mr McCallum moved, "That, on the adop'.ioa of the report of the Church Extension Co-nmiltee, the Assembly should omit a deliverance: as to the status^ of ministers comitig from other places."— j Rev. Mr Patterson considered this subject ; of very great importance, but Mr Fraser thought the matter could not he thoroughly . discussed at this advanced period of tho session. As the snbj.ct appeared likely to occupy a good dciluf time, Rot. MrSidley moved "That tho mode of dealing with matters of this kind be according to the Victorian code of procedure-viz., that the ' General Assembly shall declare such per pons members of the Presbytery. Iho subiect was then passed. Studemts Evangelists Act.— Moved . "That the Auckland Presbytery have j the power to avail themselves of ap plying the Students Evangelists Act dur ing the year, as may ba found necessary." i In this business, when previously ihtro-. dticecl, a special case wai mentioned by ; Rev. Mr Patterson in respact of a young' student. Rev. David Bruce explained : ' The Church Extension Committee scut a young man to the far North—l6o miles ' away at tlio least—whore there was not a minister for a circuit oi m_ny miles. Tho young man had passed his literary course in fact, he was au M.A. of Edinburgh, and had passtd a year of his theological course. The place was Mongonui nnd adjacent districts.—Mr Sidoy said this was a case that might reasonably bo made an excep tion. He moved that tlio necessary leave be granted by the Assembly.—Rev. Mr Munro considered that the young mun should be permitted certain powers, which wero granted. Agency.—The report on tni» subject wai brought up by Rot. Mr Runciman, and Rev. Mr Fruser moved the adoption of the report. The numerous items of this report were discussed seriatim, and finally referred to the standing committee.

The Court rose at 5 00.

THIS DAY.

The General Assembly of the Presby terian Chuich of New Zealand met in St. Andrew's Church thi« morning. Tbe Rev. R. F. Macnicol (Moderator) presided. The meeting was opened with the reading of tho Scriptures and prayer. Tho minutes of the previous sitting were then adopted. BARRIER ACT. Rev. D. Btuce moved :—"That it is expedient that the Geoeral Aascmbly adopt a Barrier Act, and that during the year the attention of tho several Presbyteries be directed to the form of Act, printed on page 18 in the proceedings for 1579, and remit their views to next Assembly." Rev. Patterson seconeled, anel thought it should be embodied in the proceedings of tbis year. He said it would do away with a great deal of the hasty legislation of the Assembly. Rev. I). Bruce said he would have it printed with the report, and the resolution was unanimously adopted. ELDERS' EXPENSES. It was decided to refer the question of expenses ot elders to the Committee on Finance, with instructions to report at the. next session of the General Assembly. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Rev. Mr Sheriff then read a statement of the revouue of the Church. He said that 5G schedules had been icceived. There were congregations from which no schctlules were received, while from others, such as Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru, and W Testland, none wore requited. The total revenue from all ecrurces was £25,300, showing a deciease of £1,400. 'lh- aum raised f• r building pur poses was nearly £2,500. The report oncludt-d by pointing ont that tak ing into consideration tho financial deprcs.ion through which the colony is now passing, tho statement showed real aud substantial progress of tho Church. Rev. J. Patterson moved the adoption of the leport with thanks to the Committee, ond special thanks to the convener for tho care and attention he had devoted to tho preparation of the report, and the expense ancf trouble which he had gone to iv obtain ing the necessary information. The motion was seconded by Rev. G. B Monro, and agreed to. SJ-AKDING ORDERS. The report of the Committee on the Standing Orelers for the regulation of the business of the A.sembly was then read by Rev SberriiFs. Rev D. Sidey moved : " That the report be adopted, with thanks to the convener and committee, and that the standing orders contained (herein he accepted by the Assembly." The adoption of the report was seconded by Mr Patterson, and agreed to. MODEL TRUST DEED. On ihe motion of the Rev. E. Sommer ville, it;was agreed that the Property Com niittee send the Model Trust Deed round to Presbyteries, and reoeive their sug gestions, and that it be subsequently taken before the House of Representatives. CHURCH RECORDS. The reports of the committees on Church records were then read, aud adopted. CHURCH COLL-CTIONS. The report of the committee on church collections was then read by the Key. Sheriffs, lt recommended collections during the year as follows:—foreign Mission Fund, first Sunday in May ; Assembly Expenses Fund, firßt Sunday in August; Church Extension Fund, first Sunday in November ; Maori Mission Fund, iirst Sunday in Feb ruary, It was also recommended that no collection be taken up this year for the Widows and Orphans Fund. The report suggested that the assessment for Assembly expenses be one per cent, on the ordinary congregational re-enue. The report was adopted alter some discussion. o •MMirrEis. A list of committees to act during the ensuing year was then read and adopted. ASSEMBLY EXPENSES. The report of the committee on this fund was read, aud on the motion of Rev G. B. Monro, it was adopted. Tho authority of the Assembly was given for the payment of the various sums. MACRAE'S BKQUEST. The question of appointing trustees .•■ to administer the George Macrae's Bequest was then consideied. On the motion of Rev J. Patterson, seconded by the Rev D. W. Runciman, it was agreed that oae body of trustees deal with all bequests. It was, on the motion of the Rev D.' Bruce, agreed that the clerks be instructed to forward to the relatives of the deceased, a memorandum expressive ot the mind of the Assembly, In reference to its gratitude for the handsome bequest. A GENEROUS DONATIO-. Rev D. Bruce stated that In conversation with a lady yesterday, she promised a do nation of £1,000 towards the church. She was de.irous that a portion of the money at least should be devoted to the Assembly Scholarships Fund. Ihe namo of the lady, the speaker said, was probably known to most of those present. Mrs Somerville was the lady in question. Rev. J. Patterson said the thanks of the Assembly were due to the lady for her generous gift, and he moved that a minute expressing the gratitude of the Assembly for the donation be adopted. He suggested that the portion of the money not already appropriated bo given to the Sustentation Fund. Rev McKinney seconded the motion for the conveyance of thanks to the lady, He, however, regretted tbat any portian of the money was to be allocated in the direction suggested. He iiad always been of opinion that the foundation of Scholarships in con nection with the _»cw Zealand Church was premature. Mr Fraser supported the vote of thanks, but he did not agree with Mr McKinney in his remarks in reference to the foundation of scholarship. He thought they were very necessary. He considered it, however, pre mature to consider the allocation of the donation. If any part of it were not appropriated to any particular scheme, it would then be time to consider how it should be applied. The vote of thanks to Mrs Sommerville was then unanimously adopted. PAN PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. The question of appointing a deputy to the Pan Presbyterian Assembly, to" be held in America (Philadelphia) ia July, was then considered, and it was finally agreed that tiie senior clerk (Rev D. Bruce) be appointed to represent the Assembly if he sec his way clear to pas his own expenses. AUSTRAL- SMN PRESBYTERIAN CONFER ENCE. A letter was then read from Mr Mc- Donald, Sydney, informing the Assembly that an Australasian Presbyterian Confer encewaj! proposed to be held in M-lboumein Novembw, and asking the Assembly to co operate and if possible to appoint delegates. The Rev. D. W. Runciman moved : " that the Moderator, (Rev. R, F. Macnicol,

the senior clerk, (Rev. D. Bruce), and tho Mayor of Auckland bo appointed a com mittee to assist in arranging at Australasian Presbyterian Conference, to bs held at Melbourne, and that they be appointed delegates for the Assembly to the Confer ence. The motion was seconded by Lev. A. Carriok, and agreed to. NEW PLYMOUTH CHURCH. A letter was read from the congregation of St. Andrew's Church stating that, owing ' to the withdrawal of the subsidies previousy i granted to them by the Church of Scotland, they weie unable to raise the amount neces sary for the stipsnd of the minister, and that unless assistance was granted to them, they would have to close the Church, i Lev J. Patterson said that the Church at New Plymouth was very much neglected and the congregation had dwindled away very steadily. He referred to the fact that the New Plymouth minister was away from his charge for several months. He suggested that this charge be transferred from Tho Auckland to the Wellington Presbytery. This change was supported by several members, but others considered that the letter should be referred to the Auckland Presbytery. The latter stiggc.ticn was finally adopted. THANKS, Rev. J. Patterson moved a cordial vote of thanks to those kind friends who had extended their hospitality to members of tho Assembly from the South during their visit to Auckland. Carried. On the motion of Rev. D. W. Ruuciman, the thanks of the Assembly was passed to the ministers and oflicers of St. Andrew's for the use of tho church for Assembly meetings. Rev. D. Sidcy moved a vote of thanks to the press reporters for the correct report of tho Assembly proceedings furnished by them, which was agreed to. PRINTING MINUTES. On the motion of the Rev. G. B. Monro, the Rev. It. Somerville aud the Assembly clerks were appointed a committee to super intend the printing of the minutes. WITHDRAWAL OF KESIGNA.TION. The Chief Clerk withdrew his resignation of the position of joint convener to the Church E-teuston Committee. NEXT SITTING OP ASS_M_LY. Rev. Shcrrii. moved that the next session of the General Assembly be held at AVcl lington iv March, ISSI. This was agreed to, and a committee to make arrangements for next year's session Wis appointed. IRREGULARITIES AT WEST-AMD. Rev. |Fraser said he had forgotten to bring forward a motion which he had in tended to move in reference to the appoint ment and ordination of au elder to a charge on the West Coast.

Some discussion took place on tho ques tion of dealing with the matter, and the following resolution was finally adopted : That tho senior and junior clerks, the Moderator, and Revs Patterson, Hill, Runciman and the morer be a committee to investigate certain irregularities committed by the Westland Presbytery in the matter of an ordination performed by them. The minutes having been read over to the meeting anel pttssed, tho Moderator deliv ered his closing address. The session of the General Assembly for tho year 1880, was then concluded with the singiug of the latter portion of the 122ud psalm and the benediction.

Maori Parliament at Orakei.

(Per Star Carrier Pigeon)

YESTERDAY afternoon the steamer from Auckluud brought down a considerable number of ladies and gentlemen, niauy of whom had read in tho papers iho report of Paul Tauhere's Parliament, and wero de sirous of seeing for themselves how that in telligent chief coniluctcd the business of the assemblage of raugitiras at Orakei. Some disappointment was caused through th» ad journment of Parliament for one day, owing to the ceremonies attcudiug the reception of Adam Clark and his people. Tho arrival of the iullueutial chiets referied to in last night's issue will render still more important aud interesting the further de liberations of the Orakei Parliament. The new arrivals found much food for thought aud conversation, iv tho various topics which were engaging the attention of the great politicians of Orakoi. The pro gramme with its 14 clauses, furnished a very solid item, while the subject of "Te Whiti" is au endless theme, fraught with peculiar interest to the m all. Some of the Kaipara natives put the question " Iv what way could Government justify thoir detain ing tho Taranaki prisoners." The reply was that "Te Whiti's bouuee had led to it. That Te Whiti said the prisoners would soon be liberated, and he dctied the Pakehas, and the Government coolly re moved the prisoners to the other Island, to show that To Whiti's bounce was of no avail. Ihe Maoris at Orakei thought this a good explanation. TIIE PARSON AND THE POLITICIAN. Somo hot discussion has taken place respecting the wayward conduct of a mem ber of Sunday's congregation. While the Rev. Ashwcll was praying this irrepressible poison made observations ; and, when tiie rev. preacher said " Hush," the member of the congregation said "You stop!" The Rev. Mr W. Pcmarc has accordingly resolved to bring the offending party beforo the notice of the Parliament at Orakei, though it lias not transpired what the con nection is between the Parliament and Suuday's prayers. THE PARLIAMENT OPEfIED. This day. Paul Tuharo opened Parliament thl3 morning. He said : " Listen all you chiefs assembled at this Parliament.—l will now point out to you the subjects which will be brought up to-day, because a great many prescntarencw comers. What is to be brought up to-day I shall mention again. That new comers may hear. The six clauses of pro gramme were finished on Saturday. We will commence this day at the 7th clause. Let whoever stands up to 3peak, speak so that he may be heard, and if the first speaker keeps to the point, then let others who agree not make long speeches, but say briefly, "I suppoit the former spoaker." This is to save trouble and expense in print ing. If you consider what the lirst speaker said is correct, just support him. The reason of referring to this is that whon our words are all taken to-print, to he inter preted iuto our language, it will be as short aa possible. If you have any grievances to bring up, if you have had any wrongs done you by Europeans either at Kaipara or any part of the island, lay your complaints bo fore this parliament. They will be adjudi cated on by this assembly. Let the pro grammes which have been printed bo gone on with first -afterwards theso other mat ters. Now listen, this runanga 1 All you who were here on Saturday remain quiet. Let.the newly-arrived chiefs be the first to speak. A MINISTERIAL GRIEVANCE. The llev. William Pomare hero rose, aud said—May God protect you all—He read a paper containing the charge against the Ngapuhi Chief Renata, and gave the paper to Paul —he continued, I address you, the Speaker of this Assembly. I am against Renata having any say in this Parliament on account of his behaviour at church on Sunday. The reason of my saying this is that he was sent up here by the tribes of Ngapuhi to be their representative. He was instructed to come to do good to the tribes, to sco into our grcivanccs. Now I say, you mu3t not allow him to havo any say in this Parliament. Paul Tauhare—Listen Runanga to the words of the Minister : I cannot agree to what the Rev Pomare says. I havo no power to prevent him speaking in this house. There arc many ways of preventing a man who does wrong speaking in this house. By taking him to the court (police). Therefore I say let him speak in this As sembly. He has had punishment enough because he has been chastised by all the tribes ; by the hissing and stamping at his doings. I think what took place yesterday is sufficient punishment; let him speaks if he desires to do.

Arama Karaka Haututu, the great Kai para chief, said : Balutations to you ; I am glad to see you all assembled, that we may look into our grievances together, and bring them before this Parliament. May God protect ns all and enlighten us. Saluta tions to you, speaker (Paul), and all you people. Salutations to you, De Thierry, and your ftiend. May God give you streugth to enable you to do the work of this Parliament. The 6th clause of the pro gramme you have settled. 1 hear we arc to commence at the 7th clause. I think it is right that we should enquire into the cause of the detention of Taranaki prisoner?. It is right to consider theec things, because Government is said to bo the father of ub all—the people of this island—because what Government have in thoir hands is the laws. . The law says when a man com mits an offence he shall be tried, that all the people of the world may know that he was brought in guilty and punished for his wrong doings. Thus I think we have a good cause for saying that Government is wrong, because they have not tried the pri soners to show the workl if they are guilty or not. We ate not aware, any of us, of the cause of their being kept in gaol, whether of be right or or wrong. Is it on accounts h Te Whiti's words, nutting himself up at He head prophet to dictate to the Govern

ment, that they havo kept the prisoners ? If it is on account of Te Whiti's bounce, saying that on a certain day he would re lease the prisoners, that Government have kept them in gaol, Government should say what is the cause of it. Is it the words of Te Whiti that he "is the CoJ, and that if he says prisoners will bo released they will be ?" If Government detain them on these grounds they should say so. I say to this Run ang. ,to all of you : the Governor is the father of us all. He bas the power and law to try his children for any crime, and punish them accordingly, but if it is the land Te Whiti wishes returned to him, and if his words are : Return to me my land, then I say Te Whiti is coirect. What lam saying to all is I think correct, because Waitara has never been properly settled for yet. Arama Karaka explainetl his meaning about -the Waitara lands. He thonght Government should make a fair divi sion. A BREEZE AT ORAKEI PARLIA MENT. Hirini Tawhanga desired the question cf Renata speaking should be sjltled. If he wai not allowed to speak, all the Ngapuhis should leave the Parlioment. Ho said let us vote. Paul decided it was not a case for this Parliament. The Rev. Pomare pressed his demand. Te Honiara eaid let us vote upon it. Adam Clark paid let him be sent to the other Court anel fined. Renata rose and said ho did not wish to speak any more in the Parliament, Paul threatened to leave tho chair as the dispute continued, anel finally adjourned tha assembly till one o'clock this afternoon. Parliament resumed. Paul said that the Ngapuhis had decided not to speak agaiu at this Parliament in consequence of what had taken place in regard lo Pomare's ob jection to Reuata speaking. Arama Karaka again spoke. He thought they hael better talk over their own troubles than bother about Waikato and Tc Whiti. He argued that the Government had done wrong regarding tho prisoners. Wiiemu Tainati supported Adam Clarke. The Speaker put the vote : Had Govern ment done wrong in debtatning prisoners without trial ?

The vote was unanimous against Govern ment. The meeting also voted that Go veinment should try Maoris at once.

Colonial Prize Firing.

We herewith present those ot our readers who take any interest in volunteer matters with a carefully-prepared table, shewitig the amount of prizes won by tlio various competitors at the recout shooting contests at Nelson. The aggregate amounts of money won by the reprc.eutatives of the respective provincial districts are also stated. The letters C. and IX, indicate whether tho name to which cither is attached is that of a Carbine or of a Rillo Representative :— Sergt. Okey (Ft.), Taranaki, £55, gold medal, and rillo champion bolt. Sergt. Purnell (It.), Wanganui, -19 and silver modal. Petty Olllecr Thomas (C), Thames. Mi 10s., champion carbine belt, und golel medal. Sergt. Rogers (It.), Blenheim, ~33 10a, and silver "medal. Liout. Somcrvillo (C.), Wanganui, £32 and silver modal. Lieut, Payntcr (It.), Nelson, £29. Trooper l_eird (C.), Wanganui, £2rt. Lieut. J. Thurston, (C), Wanganui, £21135. Vol. Fenton (R.), Thames, £21. Lieut. Acheson (It.), Riverton, Otngo, £21 and gold medal. Lieut. Buckley (It.), Christchurch, £20. Gunner Woolley (C), Auckland, £19. Vol. lE. It. Smith 111.), Dunedin, £18,. Liout. Morris (R.), Oamaru, .Cl". Lieut. Gorelon (C), Thames, £lfi 10V Capt. Walkington (0.), Wairoa, Hiiwke<'nßay, £15. Truopor McLean (C), Wairoa, 11 awkes'Bay, #15. Trooper Musson (C.). Wanganui. #11 lis. Vol. Burr (R.), Wellington, £11. dipt. Wilson (R.), Dunedin. £11. Mr. Prowso, sen. (civ.), Wellington, £11. Vol. Me-ICenzio (R.), Blenheim, ..it! 10_. Capt. Kllis (civ.), Christchurch), £\2. Corpl. Hood (R.), Blenheim, £11 10.. Horgt. Turner tit.), Blenheim, £11 10*. Lieut. Skinner (it.), Auckluud, £11. Vol. A. Uallinger (U.), Wellington £11. Trooper Howio (C\). Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, £10. Vol. Webster (It.) Dunedin, £10. Seaman Parslow (C.), Thames, £9 108. Vol. CrosßUian (U.K Nelson, £9. Vol. Downto (It.), Thames, £9. Vol. Da-del (it.), Duncelin, £9. Sergt. Taylor (It.), Auckland, £9. Lieut. D. Thurston (C), Wanganui, £8 Cs. Sergt. Richardson (it.), Duncelin, £.S. Lieut. McCredie (C), Wellington, _a. Vol. Milne (C), Wanganui, £8. Trooper Howio (C!.). Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, £7135. Seaman .liunlcson (C), Thames,M_slos. Trooper Uiggio (C.h Waiigamii, #7. Lieut, Sopor (.11.). Blcnbcim, £7. Seaman Clarke (C,), Thames, £7. Lieut. Bennett (C), Wellington, £7. Seaman F. Franco (Cl, WeUin. ton, .Cl. Vol. Grltllths (It.), Blenheim. £0 10s. Seaman Monson (C), Port Chalmers, £8 os. Lieut. Ilunte-r (C), Nelson, £6. Seaman C. Franco (C.), Wellington, £8. Vol. iialo (lU, Wellington, £0. Sergeant King (It.), Oamaru, £0. Mr. Prico (civ.). Nelson, £0. Lieut. Mcintosh (lU, Nelson, £0. Vol. Monk.(it.). Wellington), £G. Vol. Harding (lt. ),onmnrii, £fi, Trooper A ilk in (C), Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, £5 3s. Corpl. Beach (R.), Nelson, £5. Sir.. t.-Major Wunselt (C), Nelson, £5. Mr. Fowler (civ.), Nelson, £5. Petty Oillcor Moore (C), Auckland, £3, Seaman 11. Wimsclt (C), Nelson, £5. Vol. Christio ( ), Tatorl, Otago, £5. Mr. Haycock (civ.), Nelson, £5. Sergt. Hill (C), Christ-church, £3. Sergt. Doielgo JR.), Nelson, £5. Gunner Sinclair IC). Christchurch, £">. Seaman Keller (C), Thames, £8 Seaman J. Mooro (C), Nelson, £7 Corpl. Haslott (It). Auckland, £5 Vol. Baxter (R.), Dunedin, £5 Sergt. Henderson (C), Auckland, __ The winners of the smaller amounts vcro as follow :■-Vol. Armstrong (C), Thames, £4 10s; Vol. Shone (11), Nelson ; Mr J. B. Hunter (Civ,), Christchurch; Vol. Badger, (R), Riverton; Vol. Cummings (H), Wan ganui; Sergt. liailingcr (li), Wellington- Seaman, J. Wimsett (C), Nelson £4 each. Lieut. Black (C), Dunedin ; Sea man A. Dixon (C), Wellington ; Lieut. Seamen H. Dixon (C) Wellington; Adams (R), Nelson ; Vol. Curric (it), Wai uku ; Mr J. Harding (Civ.), Taranaki; Vol. Price (li), Thames; Vol. Coventry (II), Dunedin; Vol. Mair (R), Welling ton; Lieut. Mcintosh (C), Nelson ; Vol. Frearson—£3 each. Cant. Robinson (C), Wellington ; Vol. Weir (It), Thames; Sub- Lieut. Ballinger (X), Wellington ; Vol. Kitching (R), Wellington; Corp. Hood (C), Nelson j Vol. McKec (li), Thames ; Vol. Hunter (R), Nelson, Vol. R. Hooker (Ii), Taranaki; Gun. W. Rose (C), Auckland; Lieut. Strang (C), Christchurch j Vol. Fox (Ii), Dunedin ; Vol. Mogridge (C), Napier ; Seaman Rowlands (0), Nelson; Seaman Ben_ett (C), Nelson ; Vol. Hutchinson (R), Dunedin j Vol. Fairs (C), Auckland ; Sea man Fothcrs (C), Nelson ; Mr Strachan (Civ.), Wanganui—£2 each. Trooper P. Smith (C), Wanganui—£l Gs. Lieut. Adams (li), Nelsou ; Vol. Bannister (R), Wellington ; Vol. Bawling*, Nelson ; Vol. Hoskins (R), Taranaki ; Vol. S. Hooker (Ii), Taranaki; Vol. McKenzie (R), River ton (O); Sergt. Hay (R), Auckland; Lieut. Cell (U), Wellington; Vol. Coleman. (R), Waikato ; and Sergt. Fox (C), Christchurch Vol. G. Thomas (C), Thames; Gun. W. Rosa (C) Auckland; Capt. Payne (C), Auckland—£l each.

The Education Board Procedure.

AN INDIGNANT SCHOOL COM MITTEE.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Devonport School Committee was held last evening for the purpose of inquiring into the cause of the sudden closing of the District School. There were present : Messrs O. May (chairman) K. Cameron, B. Hooker, Tame, Tanucr, and Captain Casey. The Chairman said that he had convened the meeting on learning from his children that the school was closed. He then waited upon the teacher (Mr Smith) who handed him the following letter as full authority for the action he had taken : — " Board of Education, Auckland, March 18,18S0. To the Head Teacher, Devonport School. You are hereby authorised to close the school from Monday, March _2ud, to Thursday, March 25th inst., on account of the teachers' examination.— VInCENT IIICE, Secretary." Tho Chairman then went on to say that apart from the discourtesy exhibited by the Board in not communicating with the Com mittee on tho matter, an injury had been done the cause of education, to the parents and children affected by it, aud to the country, which had to bear the cost. Thero were 210 children on. the roll, and after the unseasonably long term of New Year holi days they were once more sent adrift. Only two of the assistant teachers had to go up to the examinations, so that there was no necessity for suspending operatious so soon. Mr Hooker complained that not only was the committee ignored by the Board, but by the teachers also. Mr Smith (teacher) said that the regula tions provided that tho _ank_ holidays should bo school holidays. He did not pre sume to contravene the regulations. He had not consulted the committee, because, when the Rev. R. Sommcrvillc was on the com mittee some years ago, he told him iv such cases where the regulations made speciiic provision, it was unnecessary to refer to the committee, lie had no intention of acting discourteously. Mr Mays had hoped, after the wretched attendance of the quarter, that at least St. Patrick's Day would have been saved to the children for the purpose of tuition. As things, however, were going on they would shortly have a holiday for every saint in the calendar.

Captain Casey thought tho committee should resign. The thing was becoming a huge tarce.

After a lengthy discussion, during which the high-handed proceedurc of the Secretary of the Education lizard was strongly cou demncd and the anomolous position of School Committee referred to, Mr Hooker suggested that an endeavour should be made to convene a conference of school commit tees prior to the meeting of tho Assembly, so that some concerted action might be taken to amend the law so as to give committees such powers as would make them really useful Eventually it was resolved ou the motion of Captiiin Casey, seconded by Mr Hooker : — " That the Chairman aud Messrs. Cameron and Tanner be appointed as sub-committee to draw up a protest to the Education Board, in reply to the memo to the teacher, on the 18th inst."

__C.pt. Casey alsD gave notice of the fol lowing motion :—" That the services of the Hon. I. Whitaker, .Attorney-General, be retained to try in the Supremo Court, or Court of Appeal, if necessary, whether or not, any party outside of this committee has power to shut up, secretly, the Devonport Public School; the cost of the suit, to be borne by the School Committee equally."

Mr Tanner mentioned that some parents were desirous of senettug their children to the school one day per week for the pur pose of obtaining instruction iv music aud drawing, for which, if necessary, they were willing to pay. It was decideel that such a thing was altogether irregular. There would have to be a minimum attendance of three days per week.

The meeting was then adjourned

Narrow Escape from Drowning.

A narrow escape irom drowning occurred iv the harbour this afternoon. A water man named Holbrook, desiring to proceed to St. George's Isay, icft the Queen-street wharf in his boat shortly before three o'clock. Thero was a strong southerly squall blowing from the southward at the time, and the other boat men attempted to dissuade him from the attempt, but without success. Just as he was passing the end of Die Railway wharf, a strong puff struck the boat and she cap sized. A boat with two men put off from the Elsiuorc schooner, and rcscueel Hol brook, who was clinging to the bottom of tho boat. A gig from the Cormorant police boat aud the Customs launch al«o put off, aud assisted to save tnc mast, sail, oars, &c. The force of the squall which capsized the boat may bo in terred from the fact that the thwart through which the mast passwl was smashed into splinters.

HARBOUR HOARD.—Tins Day.

TIIE ordinary meeting of tbo Ifaibour Board was held this afternoon iv the ollice?, Fort-street. Present:— Messrs McKenzie (chair), Compton, Brown, Eaton, VYaddcl, Buchanan, Stone, and Mascficld. Minutes. —Tho minutes of the previous meeting were reatl anel confirmed, notice to Mariners,—A letter was read front ihe Secretary of tho Marine Board ollices, Port Adelaide, enclosing copies of notices to mariners respecting gas beacons at Port Adelaide, anti Buoy Port Vincent, desiring the Board to givo publicity thereto in tho intercut of mariners. Union Steam Shipping Company.— A letter was received from Mr Henderson, jun., in reply to ono from the Board, re questing the Company to re-fuud one half of tho amount of pilotage puid on the s.s, Te Anau, with the reasons for not comply, iug with the rcquont, owing to exceptional circumstances connected with tho caao, vir. The master an I vcsucl had newly arrived from Glasgow, and it was not possible to send the certificate in advance for condon ation. At Napier, the vessel anchored iv the roadstead, remaining only a fow hours, so that the certificate could not be sent on shore and returned before the vessel left. Tho further cousieleration of the matter by the Hoard was desired.—The chairman said if tho request was grautcd, it would bo establishing a bud precedent.—Tho applica tion could not bo granted.

Custom House stkket West.—A let tor iias lt'tid from Mr Holdship respecting tlio bad state of this n'roi-t, nnd 'Uegesting that the repairs might be done by tbo Har bour Board and City Council, each paying one-half the cost.—The letter was received.

REPORT FROM SydN-T- .—Mr McDonald scut in a lengthy printed report of tho an nual mooting of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce calling the attention of the Boarel to that section of tho report which treats of a now graving dock iv Sydney.—Tho Chairman considered the information of much importance, and should be preserved. —Mr Buchanan suggested that a financial report should be brought np. There were plenty of sites for a new dock to be found. It was more important to show that the Board havo the means.—Mr Compton said there was no tloubt us to tho moans, and if somo stepi were not takou the money might bo frittered away.—

Mr Watldcl though, the Harbourmaster was tho most qualified person to report as to the most eligible site, not in auy local intcrost, but in tho general interest of tho public. The chairman suggested that a site be chosen. Mr Buchanan moved, and Mr Musefieltl seconded, " That the Harbour Master he authorised to report as to the best side for a new graving dock ; " also, " That the Finance Committee bring up a icport as to ways and means, tor tho purpose of procuring the necessary fnnds for building tho dock." Both rcsolutious were carried.

KEroitTS.—The Harbour Master's report was rcail and adopted-

Repairing a Sued.—A letter of thanks was received from Mr Bcardsloy for their promptitude in repairing his shed on the wharf.

AIT-iCATIO-f.—An application was re ceived from Mr Thos. Thwaitcs requesting permission to occupy temporally, a portion of the square ground belonging to the Board at the corner of Hobson anel Custom House-streets, for the purpose of erecting a jobbing saw, uutil such time as he can procure a suitable allotment.— Mr Maseitelel moveel that it be referred to the Works and Endowment Committee.— Mr Brown secondod and the motion was carried.

Reclamation Road.—A letter was read from Mr Go. Holdship, describ ing tho wretched state of the road in Customhouse • street west. — Mr Masefield moved: That (he Chairman of the Harbour Board interview His Worship the Mayor, respecting the stato of the reclamation road in Custom House street Weit.—Mr Steno seconded, aud it was carried.

Accounts.—The following current ac counts were brought up and paesed :— General, £449 13s lOd ; statement of funds, to balance in bank, £1,238 19s Id ; cash on hand, £13 18s 2d. Total, £1,252 17s 3d. Ordered to be paid, £449 13s lOd." "

AN INTERESTING LITERARY TREASURE.

We have been shown n most valuable and interesting literary treasure in tho form of a very old edition of a family Bible of 1619. The imprint is "London, Imprinted for the Company of Stationers, 1619." The Bible coutaius a calendar of lessons ; " An order sor morning prayer dayly throughout the yeere," with the old translation aud ortho graphy. The prayer for tho Prince and other the King's children" beseeches Gotl to bless " Our Gracious Princo Charles Frederick, the Prince Elector Palatine, aud the Lady Elizabeth his wife." After the Book ot Common Prayer is " The genea logies Recorded in the Sacred Scriptures, according to every familie and tribe, with the line of Onr Savior Jesus Christ observed from Adam to the Blessed Virgin Marie. In the title page there is a picture of Adam aud Eve in the Garden oi Eden, with a skeleton outstretched at their feet, and the text, "Oh death, I will be thy death," in scribed beneath. Then follow a description of Canaan and the botdoiing countits, with a remarkable map, next a dedication "To the most High aud Mighty l'rinco James, by tho grace of God, King of Great Brit taine, Franco arid Inland, Defender of the Faith," a Preface by the translators to the Reader, and next tho books of the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and New Testament, "The Booke of p.almcs" with music and a forme of prayer to be used in private houses every morning and evening " complete this valu able volume, which bears signs of having been read, marked, and inwardly digested. The value which was set upon tbis family Bible is shewn by tho entries. The original owner appears to have been a certain John Clymor, as attested by Bobert aud Richaid Clymor, in various entries) to the effect that: " John Clymor is the true owner of this book." Another entry records tho fact that " Elizabeth Clymor, ye dattor of John Clymor, was bourn May the 29, 1826. In another part of the book there is an im print setting forth that it was " Printed by Bonham Norton and John Bill, printers to tho King's most excellent Mijestic anno., 1619 " This interesting relic will be on view at the Auckland Music Warehouse.

Copy was out. Tho elivil pickeel up a paper unci caid : " Here's something ' about a woman' must I cut it out t" " No I" thun dered the editor, " the first disturbance in the world was occasioned by the divil fooling about a woman.

Correspondence.

AFFAIRS AT THK QUARANTINE STATION.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—There should bo an immediate search ing inquiry into the tteatment of the immi gfiints at Motuihi. It will not admit of delay. Here is a statement of one of them. The sanitary condition of the barracks is very bad. All tho refuse has been thrown ilown at the doors and windows, until the stench arising from it is enough to cause a pestilence. The water was not fit to drink. It was often stinking and teem ing with dead insects. The people could not eat the half-putrid meat, ltwas often pitched out of tho windows, and left to be battened upon by millions of flies. There appeared to be no management. Mr Barusley is an old man, and resides a good distance from tho barracks. The smell often brought on sickness. Wc could not take our food, whioh for those who were strong enough to cat, was cf ten insufficient When we were landed on the island only three or four of us wore ill. Now thero are 30 or .0 persons laid np. One poor woman was at the washing tub last V riday, and was expected iv Auckland on Motielay. But upon Iter family going to the wharf to meet her yesterday, they fouud she was dead and buried. All but one of my children were comparatively well when wo were landed ou the island. They are nearly all so ill and weak now, that they can barely keep about. A great deal more could be added to this painful tale, but enough has been said to show the necessity of immediate action by the authorities. —I am., &c, lI.G.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

(To the Editor)

SlB, —The scholars are hardly settled down from their neatly two months' vacation tit Christmas, anel 10, another fortnight's holi day for the youugstcrß to ramble about tho streets and forget all they have learnt the preccediu^ six mouths. Really, sir, this is to much of a joke. Who gives all these holidays 1 after the expression o£ opinion from some member of the Hoard. The public have a light to know why the rules of common prudence are thus set at defiance. With one school at New ton, immediately the holidays were over, alterations aud enlargement com menced, thus necessitating all the pupils being sent home every rainy day, when their company could best be dispensed with by poor people, who probably leave an empty houso when out at work. Why conlel not these alterations be done during the school holidays? With the?e continued bicaks, what child can bo expected to learn anything. It is time the public spoko out a little louder.—Yours, etc. Light.

THE MOUNT ALBERT SCHOOL.

(To the Kditor.)

' Sir, —Iv your last week's report of a meet ing of the Central Board of Education you notico a letter signed Mr Taylor, Green wood, aud others offering land for a new site for the present Mount Albert common school on which to eroet the new school. Docs Mr Taylor intend to fool the Central Board as he fooled the committee when the 1 present school-houso was being got up by tho settlers, to whom he promised at a public meeting that when tho necessary funds were collected for building the home he would give an acre of laud gratis on which to erect it, aud pointed out to the couiiuittco the particular pieco ? The money was collected and tenders culled for and opened. Then to the utter surprise of the committee, they were told by Mr Taylor that he would give them no lanel nor did he nor would ho then. Rather than see the whole thing miscarry, I and my neigh bours gave an acre of land upon which tlio common school now stands. Is Mr Taylor's present promise more to bo re lied upoii than hia former promise ? Mr Taylor, or his friend Greenwood, have taken uo interest lv this scheol. Their children havo never Attended; Mr Green wooel aud several of the others have not so much as attended one solitary meeting of householders for the annual election of school committees. flow theu are we to account for this sudden outburst of enthu siasm in school matters? Mr Greenwood is ti clever auctioneer—tiono know better than lie how such a fine building would add to tho selling value of Mr Taylor's farm—a sister project to the railway station. How ever, the Central Board can veiy soon ascer tain from the school roll from whicli direc tion the bulk of the children conic. They will lied that not over 15 or 20 children come from Mount Albert, the direction in which it is sought to remove the i-chool. If this removal {takes place, not over 35 or 40 out of the I'M now in attendance, will attend the new school; that of this now nourishing, prosperous school the above miserable remnant is all thai will be left. One other phase of this lemoval of sight 1 wish the. parents of chilelieu lo louk straight in the face anel this is of vital importance, though it possibly has been overlooked by some of these who havo signed Mr Taylor's letter, viz., the loss of Mr French to this school district.. 1 need not to say how eminently successful Mr French, M.A., has been as a teacher. This is fully recognised and appreciated by all, anel his loss would be irreparable. It is not likely that Mr French or any first-chns teacher would or could afford to waste the time in teaching 350r _ochildrcu. Teachers as you know are paid in ucc >rdance with the nnmbcr of scholars in attendance. I doubt much if these considerations h-ivc any influence with Mcssis Taylor or Crecn weiod iv their speculations, however im portant they may bo to the district. It is for the school committee and tlio house holders to say whether they will permit grasping avarice te> deprive thorn and their children of tho services of ono of the very best and most successful teachers now under the Board of Education.—l am, &c, J. McElwAin.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

March 23, 1880. Bank of New Zealand—Uuyerp, £1910a sellers, £19 12s (3d Colonial Bank-Buyer?, _2l New Zealand Insuranco—Sollors, Ela. South British Insurance—Buyers, lis Union Insuranoa —15b 9d N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Co.—Buyers, 02s Gd Bay oi ißlands Coal Co—£B Alburnia—7Bs ; buyers, 75b ; sellers. 77s Gd Moanatairi—Gs3, G7s Od ; buyers, 05s; sollors, 70s Now Whau—s2j Cd, 50s, .S3 Od; buyers, los; Bellcrs, 50s Now North Devon—l7s, 17s Gd; buyer., 17s; Eellers, 17s 9d Caledonian—so., sis ; buyers, 17a Gd Th.mes—22s (id .Kuranui Hill-9s 3d, 9s Gd; sellors, 10s Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 10s Columbia- Sellers, 3s Gd. Josktii Newman. Chairman.

Some poachers are like old topers, because they are always dry. Haviug announced his subject at a jclub meeting, last iiin;ht, an eloquent fellow citi zen was going to say : " Gentlemen 'un der this head I propose to treat—" and then as his audience began to rise unanimously, he was forced to explain that his hearers were decidedly too " previous," as he didn't mean all he had said, butjdesired to qualify the remark.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR,. TOESDAF, MARCH 28, 1880.



Meetings. TTOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN JL ASSOCIATION, Tho Annual Mcotine of tho Members will be hold THIS EVENING. Tea at 6.30. Full attendanoo ia requested. T. BUDDLIC, Hon, Secretary. j_ X TI7IDEN LODGE, No. 1530., E.C. Tho Rcguleir Monthly Mooting of the above Lodgo willbohcldintheMasonisila'lKarnn gn hapo Ro»d, Nowton, THIS (Tuesday) KVEN ING, March 23. at 7.31 p.m. Visiting Brethrcr aro invited to attend. By command of tho W.M. THOMAS WILLIAM KITT, Secretary. UNITED BRICKLAYERS'LABOUR ERS' SOCIETY. Tho Half-Yearly Meetingof the abovo Socletj will bs held at tho Working Men's Club or WEDNESDAY, tho 21th instant, at half-past sis o'clock. If. TOBIN, Secretary. Wanted. WANTED, a Shingler.—Apply to R and R. Dudcr, North Shore. WANTED, a young Man to make him self useful. Accustomed to hotel,- Unlted Service Hotel. __ WA N TE D, an Apprentice to th. Drapery at T. McMastcr's. Qneen-Btreet WANTED, a middle-a_ed Woman a General Servant —Apply to J. Smitr Draper, Queen-street. yItANTEDT 3 or 4 Boyn.—Apply t * * Janict Brigg., _ex; door tho bootmake Victoria-street, East. WAN TED, two steady Boys.accustome to Oyster} proferred,—Apply to F Wi liams, Queen-street Wharf,



Wanted. WANTED, a Boy accustomed to open ing oysters.—T. Rodda, Darby-street. W ANTED, a g^od Milch Goat, near to Kidding. — E M. H-llett, Butchor, M.nutcan Road, rat-noil. \\ rANTKD, 20 good Pick and Shovel vr Men.—Apply at once at the Tunnel, "Waitakerei Railway Contract. V'yA.-tTi-D. a Handy Man for the V V oountry. — Apply immediately at Fernandez . Britomnrt Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Lad; one accustomed to tho Grocery preferred.— Apply Itoborlson Bros., Grocers, Upper fc"y monds-strcflt. WANTED, a Boy, about 15 years o a_e, to assist in a Grocery Storo. Must be able to drive a cart, to go out for and deliver orders; must bo respectable and havo gexid references. Parents to apply.—Mr Beaumont, TAR OfflCO. __T ANTED, a nice, respectable Girl to V V assi3t with tho children a.dhousowork ; a good girl would find a comfortablo home.— Apply to Mrs Porclval, Green i.ano Station. \\T ANTED, a good General Servant.— V V Apply to Mrs Frarer, Sa'sbury-strce t, Parnell. ANTED, a good General Servaut.— .V V Mrs N. G. Lennox, Kent Villa, Glen bitnto, Ponßonby. _\T ANTED, a First-class Saleswoman H for the Miintlo and -lillinc.y Depart ments ; gosd salary.—W. Rattray, GO, Queen street, WANTED, a smart, active Lad for a Butcher's Shop.—M. Brcarly, Hobson etrcst. \%J ANTED, a Monthly Nurse, must be V r respoctab'o and sober.—Apply by letter enclosing rcferoncoa, anel stating terms (includ ing everything), which must bo strictly mode rat-, to A.H., ~'i'Ali (Jfliai). "ANTED, two good Painters.—Wm. Patterson, Karangahapo Road. \Xv7"A-Tf ED7by a respectable, middle. v V a_cd Woman, a Situation au woiking housekeeper; torn preferred.—Airs Cor-weli's Agency, Ltobson-strc-t. rAN"'f]4i")7~ir _Situation as Barmaid, v v Waitress or Housemaid in an Hotel.— Mrs Cornwell's A. emcy, Hobaon-Ftrect. %'RTANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, V V Uppor Quoon-Btro-t, a Cook and Laun dress, and an experienced Nurso and Needle woman, both for tho samo gentleman's family; r. th.ir servants kopt. ________ VtfANTED to Kent, a Cottage in good V locality.—Addross full particulars to "C.,"80_ 100, I'oat-ouico, . uckland. \^^KTED Known that T. McMaster V v has opened a great varioty of Mon's anel Boys'Ciothiog, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Collars. „c. ANTED, Visitors " Stokes Point," Northcote Bay Houso. delightfully situated. Terms moderate Ail particulars Webb's Musio Saloon, Welicsley-street. \\T ANTED, Pianos to tune, regulate, or V V repair, hi town or country, perfectly tuned from Ss. N.R—Pianos bought or ex changed, — Webb's Music SalooD, VYelUslcy streot. \&r ANTED, the Public to Inspect 70 V y varieties of tho Prizo Fruit from tho Horticultural Kxhibitlon, at Mrs McMath's, No. 2 and 3, City Market. \JKT ANTED to sell, Ale and Porter v V Corkß In any quantity.—Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesloy-strcot WANTED, to Lent or Take Charge of, n Billiard-room, by _n experienced marker; town or c. mitry.—Apply, by letter, to " Cuo," Star Ofllce. WANTED, one pair French Burr Mill Stones. 3ft. Cm. to Ift. diameter.—Part ington Bros., Victoria Flour Mills, Symonda- Btroo c. ________ \I7ANTED to Kent, by a Gentleman, Vv in a respect-blo, boalthy neighbour hood, goid-sizeel Koom, unfurnißhcd,—Address, "A.B.C.."Stau Office. WANTED to Sell, a Superior Dog cart, Horso, and Harnesß.—Princo of Wales Hotel, Hobson-slreot. ANTED to Let, the Building in Pui'-amont-ntre.t lately occupied by the Grammar School; xuieablo for a private preparatory school, &o —F. I_ Prime, Estate Agent, 23, lußura.oo Buildingi. WANTED, Fungus, in any quantity.— H. D. Morton, Cnstomhouso-Btreet. ANTED TO SELL, 500 Ladies' Figured Silk Scarfs at is. worth 2*; at In Gd. worth a^; at 2s. worth Is.—W. Eyro, Victoria-street. TjjkTANTKD to Sell, New Waggonettes, V V Baggie* of varlons descriptions, N«w and Scoond-hand Bakers' Carta; aloo, a Second hand Sprh-c C art.—A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Kuctory, Durhatu-streset. A I^iTEP,""Todies to know that f. McMaster has just opened hio New Dres3es, MibUcry, and J_antlee; also Skirts, Hosiery, Tic . Gloves, Ribbons, and Dress Trimmings. V&TANTED Supplied, 150 to 200 Totara T ¥ J'ilcs.sofs x not less tlun 15 inches square. — - jiply, Blatir. . UiiiC for delivery and prie* por foot, to Wilson and McDonald, Contractors, e'/o. Tost Office, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap limber V V can now bo Purchased at the Yards ot D. Goldie, Albert-street, close; to Dock. Ho having purchased betwe-on 3U0.0C0 and 100,000 fecit of Seasoned Timbir on advantageous term 3, will be prepared to givo customers tho benefit o? hia purchase. lIT ANTED KNOWN.-Edward Ca-h V V Practical Tailor, intends renovlng at an early elate to his nov,- p-cmises, Wollesley rtrect, opposite U.S. Hotel where ho hopes to meet all his old tatrons and friends, and assures them that al! ordern entrusted to him shall have his careful attention as heretofore. N.B.—A fist rate stock of Tweeds and Cloths always on haiiiL, Gontleman's own material made up with caro. 1)1/ANTED, the inhabitants of Great v V North Road and vicinity to know that C. W. Walk-!--, from Kngland, has opened a Store In Russell street, and will endeavour to ment tho Urn's by selling a really flrßt-claw Toa at 2d per lb, good household at la 9d: un excel lent whito siig'ir at JJd and evl p3r lb; a.so, a rosily good sauce, equal to Worcester, at Gd a bottlo : salmon, 10-l: .join, 7d por '.in ; household soap, BJd por bar; best koroseno, 8d per epiart: and every othor article! at equally low prices at C. VV. Walker. " Ton Dealer'from England. ANTRD KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company liavo on hand such Ibi'ko stocks of timber of evory description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, aud Turnery Work, thoy aro compelled to sell. Now Ib tho time to build. Pro«ont prices can only continue until tho heavy stocks aro fold. Job lots of pooonel class. Faco cuts, Slabs, &c. Kire wood 2a Cd per load. Sawdust and shavings fi\o. _ WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Bnllding Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, Hcuso Blocks, 1-Rings, Posts, Rails, aud Firowood in thoir yard, Customhouao-strc-t Wost, opposite end ot Hobson street. N.B.—Tho increasing domand for White Pino h»s induced them to arrange for a oonatant Btipply. ANTED to Sell, roally good Second hand Buprgios; single or double hooded or open also, two First Class Phaetons (now at Crowthor'a Viotoria S tables. A young Person is desirous of obtaining a Situation as Wot Nurso; child 10 days old.—lnquire at Star Office. mo GROCERS, CAPITALISTS, AND J OTHICRS.—Wanted to Soil, a Halt Share in ono of tho most profitable Grocery Establish ments in Auckland. Good reasons given for I Bclllnj. Principals only doalt with.—Address, " A J.," Auckland Post oftlCß. A THOROUGH practical Engineer is deslrons of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is usod, such as deep-lift pumping machinory, Brick Machinery, Brew eries, &0., &c. Would have no objection to drive a Portablo Kngino and Thrashing Ma chine, and Keep samo in repair. Highest home and Colonial references given.—Apply St_r Ofllco. m lt V SAN F O lt D' S JL Taranaki Bnttor, la por lb; Ditto, su perior. Is 2d per lb; Bost Fresh Butter, Is 3d per lb; New-laid Kgfrs, Is 9d per dozon; Wall oa Cheese, Cd per ib; Canterbury, vory choico, 9d tor lb; I'oite. Jxibstcr, Salmon, Herrings; Fruit and Vegetables, at season prices; Pi. a' Chock, Feet, and Stoop's Tongues, cooked every Evening; Pork Pies aud Small Goods fresh dally; Potatoes. 301b for Is; Ditto, su perior, 201b for is.—Noto tbo address : Sanford's Proviston Store, corner of Albert-street, Vic tor'a-Btreet. For Sale. IJ.OR SALE, a Country Business in a ' good locality, and not much competition.— Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-HoußO-Btrcet. FOR SALE (low price) on easy terms, the fow remaining most elegable Business and Villa! sites, Mount Edoa Road, near tho Reservoir. FOR SALE, Elght-roomod House In tho City. This la a bargain. Torms otisy. Also, Allot ments Ponsonby.—ll. Partington, House and Land Agont, Stiohbury's Buildings. fTIOK Immediate Sale, the Carriage, . Ponies, and Harness belonging to Judge Gillies, who is leaving for Europe. A better pair cannot bo got,—Apply to W. Crowthor, Viotoria Stablo. If!OR SALE, Cow Feed aud Pig Feed. J. Barley Dust, in quantities to suit pur chasers, os per cwt.—George Sibbin. HOUSE and Allotment tor Sale- Apply to Mrs Gordon, Durham-ptreet. ___TTY Residence at Ponsonby for Sale, largo allotment, plenty of water, Bevon rooms and outhouses.--*. G. Ewl.gton, 81, Queen street. IKGIN HONEY (in comb).—H. Max- Held. 125, Queen-street. _"».-- to £1 000 BENT, on Building Society S-'JLv principles, or on other terms to ami borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Salo on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agont, Vulcan Lane.— Seven por cent, allowed on moneyi deposited for invostmonL oak. CASH, balanco by weekly payments of __ _)U g 3 ea oh, with interest at 8 per cent, Cottago of Fivo Rooms, with Freehold Allot ment, near Mount Kden. Price, £105.—5. Vailo, House and 1 and Agent, Shortland-street. <? i K(\.— Capital Houso of Fivo Rooms, with S'^dU large outbuildings, well, pump, tank, &c, and Allotment with a frontage of 50 feet to two streets, by a total depth of 200 feet; laid out as garden and orchard. Terms as agreed. Twenty-five mlnut' s' walk from Quoen-slreot.— S. Vailo, House and Land Agont, g'hortland-st. OR HABt (chcup ' Building Allotments, In Karangahapo Road, Queen-street, Nelson street, Springstreot, Alexandra street, Kyber Pass, &c, &C.--S. Vai'e, Land and Houss Agent Shor'la-nel-st.reePt. «> .-iCuErt -t Harried, wi*h small Cottage, <Q> Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a residence or for nursory grounds. Tho lease for 62 yeara, at £10 per annum, will be sold cheap.—S. Vailo Land and Houso Agent, Bhortland-street.



Harbour Board Notice. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD BY-LAW. Harbour Board Offices, Auckland, March 23, ISSO. Not'ce is hereby. Riven that tho following By-Laws, male by tho Auokland Ilirbour Board, will come into forjo and bs in opirati.n on and after THURSDAY, tho Ist day of April, ISSO. D. H. MCKENZIE, Chairman. PILOTAGE RATES. 1. The master of overy vessel not oxompt from Pilotage Kates shall pay for Pilotage Rates as follows ;— s. d. For every sailing vessel from places out side of Haureiki Gulf, for every ton ... 0 3 Fot every sailing vessel to places outside of Hauraki Gulf, for every ton .. ..03 For every steam vessel from places outside of Hauraki Gulf, for every ton .. ..0 2 For every steam vessel to places outside of Hauraki Gulf, for overy ton .. ..02 PORT CHARGE-. 2. Tho master of overy vessel over 15 tons gross register, whether decked or undecked, whether propelled by steam or not, shall pay as Port Charges in respect of suoh vessel twopence per ton on arrival in Port. Tho master of every vos=ol over 15 tons gross register, whether coming from seaward or not, whether decked or undecked, whether propelled by -team or not, navigating or plying for hiro or not wiildn the Port, enall pay as Port Charges in respect of such vessel fourpenco per ton half yearly. Provided always that payments for Port Charges in respect of any such vessel hav ing becu mado equal in the aggregate to a sum of fourponce per ton half-yearly: half-years to count Irom January Ist ami July Ist in each year ; such vessel shall not bo liable for any fur ther or other sum for such half-year. HARBOUR MASTER'S FEES. 3. For every sorvico performed by a Harbour Master for any person in respect of any vessel such person shall pay for such service as fol lows. That is to say :— For evory vessel of 120 tons gross register and under, 10s. For every vessol ovor 120 tons gross rogister, ono penny per ton on such gross register. SHIPPING WHARFAGE. 1. It shall not bo lawful for any poraon to ship or unship, load or discharge any goods into, out of, or from any vessol except at such wharves as aro now or shall hereafter from time to time bo declared Public Wharves and Landing Places, without a special permit from the Boaref. Evory person who shall uso any wharf with any vessel, shall pay for tlio uso thereof as follows (Sundays and Public Holidays oxeopteet). That is to say j— 1. For every liconsod ferry stoamor, for all tho wharves on the South Shore of the Harbour, £1 per quarter; for each wharf on the North Shoro of tho Harbour, £2 per quarter: for each wharf westward of Kauri Point, £1 per quartor. 2. For every vessel, not inoluded in Sub section I. under 20 jtons, 10s. for evory quarter. 3. All tho above-named payments shall bo payable, and bo mado in aelvanco, on tho quarter-days commencing as from Ist day of January, April, July, and October in each year, ut tho Olflces of the Board. 1. For every vessel, not mcluded in Sub clauses 1 and 2, ono farthing por ton on tho gross register tonnage of such vessel per day. 5. For every vessel occupying a berth out side another vessol, or laying: off a -wharf with a lino attached to such wharf, one eighth of a penny por ton on tho gross rogister tonnage of such vessel for every day. GRIDIRON FEES. 5. Every person who shall uso with a vessol any gridiron provided by the Board shall pay for tho uso thereof as follows. That is to say:— For every vessel under 30 tons, ss. per day ; over 30 tons and not exceeding 50 tons, 10s. per day; and for every additional 50 tons or fraction of 50 torn. ss. per day; such payment to be calculated on the gross ton . nago of every vessel. CRANE DUES. 6. Every person who shall nse any crane pro vided by the Board shall pay for the use thereof as follows. That is to say :— E. d. For all weights of two tons and upwards lifted within the hour 10 0 For each hour or portion of an hour tho crano is employed aa above, after tho llrsthour ... .. ■• ..5 0 For loading or discharging general cargo, for every hour .. .. •. ..10 For single packages, if not more than 1 ton weight ..10 For single packages over 1 ton. if not moro than 2 tons weight .. ..20 For horses or other largo cattle landed or shipped by such crane, each .. ..10 FENDER DUES. 7. Evory porßon who shall use any fender provided by tho Board shall pay for the uso thereof as folloWß. That is to say :— For tho uso of any fender at any wharf, pier, or jetty, there shall bo paid one shil- Img per day, for each fender, Any fender broken or not returned to tho Board shall be at tho option of tho Board paid for by tho Master or owner of tho vesssol at wnich such fonder was used or for which such fender was taken GOODS WHARFAGE. S. Evory person who shall land any goods on any wharf under the control of the Board, or shall use sucli wharf to _iip any goods shall pay as wharf duos thereon, as follows. That is to say :— 1. For all goods landed or passed over any wharf for transhipment only tho dues payable for landing Will be charged. 2. For all goods (except such as aro herein after provided for) landed on any wharf, a rate of 2s. por ton, weight or measure ment, at tho option of the Board. 3. For all goods (except such as are heroin after provided for shipped from any wharf for export out of the colony, a rate of Is. per ton, weight or measurement, nt tho option of the Board. Lan- Ship dcel. pea. s. d. s. d. I, For every ton of farm produce, flour, bran, sharps or oatmcnl .. 1 0— 1 0 For every ton of manuro of any kind 1 0— 1 0 For every ton of coals 1 0— 0 l> For every 1000 feet of sawn timber 2 0— 10 For every 1000 feet of timber, baulk or round 12~.9 For overy ton of firowood .. .. 0 0— 01 For overy 1000 of bricks .. .. 10 —00 For every ton of drain pipes .. OG— 0 a For every ton of forty bushels of liino ..10 — 06 For every ton of forty bushels of . limestone, sand, shells, or shinglo 0 0 — 03 For overy 1003 shingles .. ■ • 0 0— 03 For every 100 palings 0 3 — 02 For every 1000 Blatos 4 0 — 20 For overy 100 posts or rails .. .. 2 0— 10 Forovory ton of kauri gum.. .. 20— 1 0 For overy ton of flax, libro, cobra. or niougancso _ _ ~ 9 _ For every ton of wool 2 0 — 10 For overy 1000 oranges, looao .. 1 0— 0 6 For overy 100 cocoanuts .. .. 0 6— 0 S For overy dozon bunches of ban anas ... .. •• •■ .. 0G —03 For overy 100 pino apples .. ..10 —00 For every 100 horns or hoofs .. 03— 0 2 For ovory ton of bones .. ..10 —08 For ovory hundred sheepskins, un dressed, looso * _ ~ _ _ For ovory dozen hides 1 0 — 0 (5 For overy tank, empty .. .. 3L 0— 0 » For every cart or dray .. .. Z b— l 6 For ovory carriago or waggon .. 5 0— _ IS For overy cart or carriago wheel, unattached 03 — 0- For all singlo packages, under flvo ■ ' feet 0 3-0 2 For all singlo packages, over flvo foot and not exceeding ton feet.. OG— 0 . For passengers' luggago under half a ton, and such goods as may bo carried by hand by-passengors .. Free. A proportionate sum shall be paid for any lesser quantity than is provided for ia. tho fore going sub.section. , . 6. Every person who shall tranship any goods into or out of or from any vessel laying along side any wharf into another vessel in the port shall pay In respect of such goods ono half tho dues which would bo payable on such goods if landed upon a wharf. No goods shall bo allowed to romain on any wharf, or in or upon tho approaches there to.or in any store or warehouse in which goods may be placed for moro than 24 hours after tho same may bo placed there without the special permit of tho Board. , ~__., . . If any goods so remain without the consent of tho Board, any person appointed by the Boarel for that purpose? may removo tho same to any of tbo premises of the Board or othor convenient place, and keep the samo until paymont to tho Board of tho expenses of such removal and of tho keeping of tho goods; and, if such oxpenses bo not paid within sovon days after domand thoroot mado upon tho owner, or if Buch owner cannot bo found, or shall be unknown, thon, aftor tho Boarel shall havo given public notice by advertisement at least once in oach of thrco consecutive weeks in some nowspapor crema ting at, the port where such goods aro, tho Boarel may soil such goods by public auction, and out of tho proceeds of such salo pay all dues anti charges payablo thereon and tho oxpenses of removal and of tlio salo thereof, and tho surplus (if any) shall bo rendered to the owner on If tho owner of the goods cannot be found, or bo unknown, then tho surplus shall bo paid into tho Publio Account of tho colony, and Bhall go to and form part of tho Trust Fund, and bo doalt with accordingly. It Bhall not be lawful to remove any goods from any wharf until all entries aro passed and all dues paid at tho offices of the Board, and no goods will bo permitted to bo removed from any warohouso, wharf, or other place whero tho samo may havo been landed, stored, or dis charged, until a roceipt or othor autho rity he produceel from tho Board, or by somo officer or servant of the Board authorised for that purpose, shewing tho payment or satis faction of all dues lawfully levied by the Board, and no goods shall bo Bhipped from any wharf or other place until all dues shall havo been paid upon such goods. It shall bo lawful for the Collector, cither alone or with othor persons authorised by the Board, to enter any vessel in order to ascer tain tho dues payable in respect of tho vessel or of goods therein : and it snail not bo lawful for any person to binder or molest any Collector or such other persons, or refuse to allow any Collector or sjich other persons to enter into any vessel. * Tho master of every vessol shall report his arrival at the offices of the Board not lc3s than 2i hours after his arrival. The master of every vessel shall produce the certificate of registry of his vessel to the Col lector on demand, and also, where goods arc liable to the payment of dues to the Board, give such Information to the Board as will enable tho Board to levy the dues payable in respeci thereof. . The master of every vessel shall on demant give to the Collector a copy of tho bill of lading freight list, or manifest of tho cargo or othe proper account of all goods intended to bo un . shipped, from the vessel, and the namo or name , of the owner to whom all or any goods in sue! > vessel aro intended to bo delivered. The master of every vessel shall give to th Collector notice of the intended time of unable ' mont or discharge of any goods in such vessel.



Harbour Board Notice. J The shipper of any goods shall givo to tho Board true and just account of all goods ia tcnelcd to bo shipped by him. If any person liable to pay any dam or charges in respect of any of tho matters herein providcel for evades or attempts to evade tho payment of any dues, lie shall incur and be liablo to all tho penalties lor breaches ot this By-law, apart from his liability to pay such dues and charges and in addition thereto. WHARF TOLLS. • 9. Every person who shall uso any wharf under the control of the Board shall pay for wharfage thereof as follows. That is to say :— For each time ot passing on to or off any wharf :— For every waggon (not being an express waggon) drawn by ono horsQ .. ..10 For overy additional horso with such waggon 0 0 For evory other vehicle drawn by one horso. mule, or ass 0 0 For every, additional horso with such vehicle 0 C For every barrow or truok 0 1 For every horse, mule, or ass not drawing any vehicle .. .. 0 0 For overy heael of cattle or largo animal 0 G For every pig, sheep, or goat .. ..01 No person shall ctittso to bo carried on or otl" any wharf a greater weight than two tons on ono pair oi! wheels or four tons on two pair of wheels, and no greater weight than four tons shall bo allowed to go oil' or on any wharf except by permission of the Board. Any person in charge of a vehiclo, drawn by horses in eloublo harness uoon any wharf, shall not leave the driver's seat during the time the vehicle is iv motion, and no vehiclo shall bo driven at v pace faster than a walk. WEIGH BRIDGE CHARGES. 10, Evory parson who shall use the weigh bridge provielcd by tho said Boarel shall pay for tho uso thereof its follows. That is to say :— For weighing each loaded waggon with four wheels, ono shilling; for weighing eaeli / cart or dray, tho load on which does not exceed two tons, sixpence; for each cart or dray when tlio load exceeds two tons, ono shilling. GRAVING BOCK CHARGES. In aeldition to tho charges payable under ihe By-Laws of tho Board for the Auckland Harbour Board Graving Dock, tho following scale of charges are hereby made. That is to say :— For vessels of 7. to 100 lons register, £1 por day ; singlo rales on day of docking. For vessels of 50 to 75 tons register, £3 per clay; single rates on day of docking. For vessels under 60 tons register, £2 per day; single rates on day of docking. For vessels using tlio Bock for tiie purpose | of cleaning only, and not having repairs of any description made under tlio water lino, single rates only will bo charged on day of docking. WATERMEN'S LICENSES. 11. Evory waterman shall pay for his license the sum of twenty shillings per annum. Every person who shall lot boats for hiro shall pay a licenso of fivo shillings per annum for each boat so let out on hire, and it shall not bo (.awful for any person to lot boats out for hiro until the samo shall have been inspected by tho Harbour Master and a certificate obtained from him to tho effect that such boat is tit to bo let outon hire, and every boat shall bo numbered and havo tho number painted legibly thereon. Bi tills By-law the following terms and ex pressions shall havo the meaning horoby given to them. That is to say:— Tho torm " tho Board" shall bo taken to moan and include tho Auckland Harbour Board con stituted under " Tho Harbours Act, 1878." Tho term " Collector" shall bo taken to moan and mcludc tbo person appointed by tho Auck land Harbour Board to collect and roceivo all due;s payable under this By-law. Tho term "day" shall bo taken to mean and include a portion of a day when tho wholo day hoB not been required or used. Tho term "hour" shall be taken to mean nnd include a portion of an hour when tho whole hour has not been required or used. " Tons," " tonnage, aud words of tho like Im port having reference tei a v.s el's tonnage, shall mean the gross rogister tonnage. Any person olYcnding against any of the pro visions of this By-law Bhall be liable to a penalty not c-cceelmg £20. Every By-law or Rcgeilation contrary to the provisions hereof is hereby repealed. Signed and executed by tho^ Auckland Harbour Hoard by tho Chairman and two of thi members of the said Board on behalf of the said Board. The L'ommon Fcal of the said AuckUnd Harbour Board was at a meeting of tho said Board held on the V (L.S.) twenty-third day of March, ISBO, B-t, atllxed and em pressed hereto and hereon by the Chairman of the said Board in the presence of James M, Brigham, Treasurer. . D. H. McKenzie, Chairman. W. R. Waddii, _ _r„„,v,_. „ F. E. Compton . Members. Ga_6tto in Bankruptcy. IN the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 187 G." and of "The Debtors and Creditors Amendment A.et, 1578," and "Debtors and Creditors Amend ment Act, 1870," and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Clark, of Lcvonpo. t, North Shore, Auckland. This is to notify that Charles Clark, of Devon port, Settlor, North -hoi e,has this day filed astate ment that lie ia unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors; tbo First Meeting of Cre ditors to be held nt the Suprome Court 13uiidingn, Auokland, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of March, 1880, at eleven o'clock in tho forouoon. Dated this 18th day of Aiarch, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Charles Clark, Debtor in poison. To Liet. TO LET, "an Eight-roomed House iv Carlton Road.—Apply on the premises. TO LET or For Sale, all tbat beautiful Family Residence now in tho occupation »f Mrs Goorgo, und situated Jn ihe Frankly n Road, aud known as tho lusidonco lately occu pied by Mr A. Black. Thero aro Ten Rooms fitted up with Bath-i-oom and every con venience ; also, a good Orchard.—Apply to Mr A. Black, Viuosnt-stroet. or to J. M. Lsnnox, Kbtato Agent, Auckland. TO be LET at North Shore, a pleasantly situated New Houbo of s'x rooms and kitc.eu.—Dndor Bros., Devonport wharf. HTtUKNISHED Apartments to Let at the IL1 North £horo; very quiot and comfortable —Apply to Mrs Bower, on tho main road from Dovouport Wharf (right hand sido). Ecclesiastical. HOLY WEEK.—S. Sepulchre's. Ser vice This (Tnosday) Evening, at 7.30 p.m.' Preacher, tlio Veil, Archdeacon Pritt. /". OOD FRlDAY.—Theatre Royal.— \_JT A Service will bo held, under the c-nduct of tho Young Men's Christian Association, at 7.30. All are invited. Seats feee. 8 "T. ANDREW'S CHURCH.— Rev Mr Riley, Deputy from the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland, will preach In St. Andrew's Church, Alton Road, on Sunday next, 28th instant, at 11 o'clock a.m.; and Rev Mr Carrick, Pastor of tho Congregation, will preach in tho same place on tho o voniug ot tho same day at G. 30 oclook. Collections will be made after both servioos in aid ol the Gallery Organ Fund. OT. MARK'S, REMUERA. An Faster Tree, In aid of the Funds of the Sunday-school, will bo Exhibited in the New market Hall on EASTER TUESDAY, tho 30th March. Doot s open afternoon and evening. Public Notices. ' r AND TAX ACT, 1878,"(SECTION45. VALUATION FOR NEW ZEALAND, AUCK LAND DIBTKICT. NOTICE WHEN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE. Notice Is hereby given that, in pursuance of tho 45th Section ot tho " Land Tax Act, 1878." tho 1-and Tax tor tho Land Tax District of Auckland will be payable on the FIRST DAY of April next, and that tho same must be paid to the Collectors appointed to receive the samo nt tho following places, at the times set opposite each. Dato—lst April, 1880, and following days. Hours—lo a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays 10 ami. to 12 noon. Borough Auckland "\ „ Onehunga 1 Receiver of Revenue, „ Parnell > Custom House, County Eden I Auckland Islands . County Manukau—Postmaster, Drury „ Waitomata—Postmaster, Riverhead „ Robflon—Postmaster, Dargaville „ Rodney—Postmaster, Port Albert „ Coromandel—Receiver of Gold Re venue, Coromandel „ Whangarei—Postmaster, Whangarei ~ Bay of islands—Postmaster, Russell „ Mongonal—Poßtmaßtcr, Mongonui ~ Hokianga—Postmaster, Hoklanga S. MACLEAN, Deputy Commissioner. March 13,1880. ?a^ CONSIGNEES wanted for -ffcHCjs. \S 20 bales Chaff 20 bags Barley fZ£f*<yy!_> meal, per 'Armi. Wlleoo.' If no g-Llaa^ jjji] 3 _ a at n g te p'esentcd beforo __________ noon on WEDNESDAY, March 24, tho cargo will bo stored at Consignees risk and expense.—O. Helqes.n, Mtster, Agont. INDEPENDENT !^-f___ . ORDER OF ODDFKLLOWS. v'f^?-.s_?. • __^^|_^__il MANCHESTER UNITY. 1 teM© Auckland District. ■ lljpS^iiSL ' '. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, NO, 3920. ' DEDICATION DINNER AND BALL. ———— '. A Dinner and Ball will be held in tbe Lome! --! street Hall, in comtnomor_tion of the Dedication i of the New Ledge-room,on WHirNESDAY, 7tb t April next. Lodeo will bo opened at Ip.m. Members of sister lodges of the Manchestci 1 Unity respectfully Invited. • Dinner at 7 p.m. Ball to commence at 9 p.m. r Tickets, 10s; to be had of the Committee : '_ K.G. Ward. H.G. Le-aliy. P.O. Hobson, P.G h Syms, P.O. Connolly, Hn>. Dawson, V.O, Ley don, P.G. Fleming, P.G. Mah.n, P.G. Wright 0 O.M. Smith, Bro. Watson. 1- BRO. MULHOLLAND. Elective Secretary.



j Tenders. "teTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NELSON-GREYMOUTH RAILWAY. NELSON-R.UNDH.L_ SiCCTION, WAI-ITI CONTRACT (FOTtMiTIO.N ONLY). Length, About Six Miles. Written Tenders will bs recelvel at thij Ofllce until noon of SATURDAY, April 10th, ISSO, for tin abives Contract. They aro lo bo marked on the outside, "Tender for >Vai-iti Contract,' and adel essed ti the Hon. the Minis ter fur Public Works. Telegraphic Tcndeia, similarly aklresscd aod ma-iced. will bo re ceived if presented at any Te'.eg-atm OlTlce by r.oonoflho ahovemeiieion'jd elate, provieleel th".t Written Tenders (in due tVrin) mc, at the samo hour, lodged at any district or Ilcsidcnt En gineer's Oflico. Planj, specifications and gj_e r_l condieior.s may bo a en at this Utiles, ar d at tho Public Work 3 Offices Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Hokitika and Ohristohurcn. The lowest or aey tcn.er n t necessarily accepted. By coniman.. W. N. BLAH!, Kngincer-in-'_ barge _lid_le Island. Public Works Offic, Dunedin,._lh Maroh, 1830. FREIGHT FROM WELLINGTON 'J-O NAPIER, W_NG IN VI, & WAITARA. Public Works Offlco. VVelliogtou, March 10,1880. Sri...:iiL-> Tcndcr.t wl'l bo rcoalved at tho Public Works Offices. Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin (alioio specifica tions can be seen after arrival of next mail), until noon on WKDNEiD_ V", tlio 21th Match, ISJO, for the Conveyance of One Hailway Car riage to Napier, Two Carnages to Wanganui, aud Tw-) C-muges to Waitara. to arrivo ex 'Portland.' Tenders aro to t'e addrossud to tho Hon. the Minuter for Pub io Works, marked outside. "Tender for Freight," i<nel to contain n marked cheque for £15 for tho services to Napier, and one for £23 for each of tha services to Wanganui and Wai ara ; all to bo mado payable to tho Iteceiver-Uencral's Deputit Account only. The lowest or any tender cot n.c_sarly accepted. lly command. JOHN BLA.CTCETT, Eugineer-in-Cliarge, tvorth Islar.d.



_^B^.£%_. -.; Public Works Offica (- roll It. ct's i tranch), Wellington, March 5, 1880. rpENPEUS are invited for the Erection ." of a Po.t ar.d Telegraph Office at Darga ville. ytineral conditions, socciilcations ond draw ings may bo soen a^ th<i l-übic Works Oilico (Are_)itccL*_ Branch), Wellington, and at the Pub_o Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addieiscd to the lion, the Minister for Public Works, und ma-ked ouiudo '• Tender for Pose and Telegr_.h Office, Iturgavlde," will bo received at th.i abovo ollirc v. to noon e_ THUnhDiV, the 25th day of March ISSO. Telegraphic 'J'ol deiw will be received provided the original tender and deposit ard lodged with the nearest Dijtiict Enuieer at th. timo above spoiifleei. Tho lowest or any tend, r not necessarily accepttd. P. F. M. BURROWS, Architect.



cr <T. «_st\. EuL s FREIGHT FROM AUCKLAND TO WANGANLI. Public Woiks Office, Auckland, March 10,1880. Tor-dc.3 will be received until noon o.' MO.V DAY, the sth April, I__) at the Public Works Offloes Aucklaud ar,d Wellington, where speci fications and ocndi'ions may bo seen, for tho Conveyance of Rail «a>- Material from Auck land to Wanganui. T«i. Dora :o be addiessed io the Hod. tiie .Minißter for Public Work*, marked outside, " Tender for Freight," and to contain a marked cheque for £25 made payable to the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, lbs lowest or any touder no. cecessiiily accepted. By command, (Signed). JA_E3 STEWART, District Engineer, mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will bo received until noon of TUKS DA.Y, M-ich 30, lor the Xrectien of a Two story Residenco in Bc-oeford-street. Plans. &c, to be .e.t at Captain Daldy _ office on 1 uesday, where tenders also will be received. E. J. MATTHEWS, Bui der. qr_\o EXCAVATORS. ._ Tenders will bo received up to neon on SATURDAY, the 27tb instant, fo- D^ging ar.d Removing about One Tho_s".nd Yards of Karth EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects.



npo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until SATURDAY, tho 27th, at 12 o'clock, feir Building an Hotel at Wairoa _outh. JAMKS WRIGLEY, Architect. *FSE-.DEKS for the Erection of a School JL and Tcache-r'a Dwelling at Maraetal will be received by tho Keiucition Beard, Wyndkam street, Auckland, until noon of WEDNESDAY, tire llth April next. Pl*ns and spec-cation at tho office of tho Board, iaud on application to Mr Charles W. Stephens, Chiii-man of Ecbeol Committee, Maraetai. YIN'CSNTE. RICH!. t'eeretiry. rtHOIC E FAHM TO LET! Tenders will bo rorelved by the undersigned. at their office, Durham-3troet, up to 2 p.m. on -'KIDAY, tho 2eilh instant, for Lease of Farm at Ma-gore. The Farm will be let in Iwo lots:—ono of 159 aero . with .orxl Dwelling and Out-buildinga; tho other of 20 acres, with comfortable Cottago and garden. For further partxulars apply to Uunterand Nolan, or on tho premises, to W. M Hall. HUNTER & NOLAN. Lost and Found. LOST, cither iv Vincent or Cook-streets, a Brown Leather Purs.: co-tainlngaohoquo for£. 2s. and some loose silver.—Fineier rewar ded on returning same to Dr. Kennedy-Be-es ford-strect. LOdT, yesterday, a Camphor Wood Box, with brass bauds, from the Qut-cn-strcoc \Yharf. Supposed to bo takun by miatako In someone's luicga_o. The peii.cn having such will please return same to the Victoria Hole1. LOST, a Newfoundland Puppy Dog, noar Hallway Wharf, on Sunday, 20th; black with whito points and breast. Finder will be hat'diomelf rownrejed by leaving same at Mr Tudehope'», Grey-street. LOST, on the 17th instant, a Yellow Flowered Silk Shanl (crosi with green barsl, between Government Hoeiso and Domaiu. A reward will be paid on leaving same at this offloe. 5S REWARD.—Lost, this morning, a Canary.—Finder will receive the above reward by leaving it at Mrs Homer's, florma ■ age, Princes-street. FOUND, oil the 19th instant, Parcel oontainin . Groceries by applying at Star Office, giving description, and paying expenses, can have tbe same. QTEAYED, yesterday, a Kosn Mare into K_» my stable. Owner can havo same by pav ing eipenses.-C. Maddox, Shelly Beach. Board ana Kesidence. PRIVATE BOARD & RESIDENCF. -MRS EDWARDS, h.vin. taken that beautifully-situated, newly built home, top of St. George's Bay Road, I'arceil. wishes a few Gentlemen as Boarders. Every comfort of a home attendod to Terms 3lrlctly moderate. OV ER NO R BItO W_. E HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per week fainale room) _25s Auctions. TO-MORROW, NOON. FURNITURE SALE. A R T H U R' S MART. Pianos, Sewing Machines Household Furniture and Effects Suites, Chairs, Chiffoniers, Tables Iron and Wool Bedsteads, Bookcates Washstane's, Toilo*. Tables. Toilet Sot? Chests of Drawers, Whatnots. Firo Screen Ea-y Chairs, Mattratees. Clocks, Watches American and other Stoves, GlaBS and China, Plate! Ware Lamps, Hooks, Fancy Goods. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M. A Box Baby Clothes and Ladles' Clothing. THURSDAY, UAHCa~2S, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, EMPTY HOGSHEADS. TIIE subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Fort street, on Thursday, 2jthinstant, atlt o'clock, Walnut Drawing-room Suite of 9 pieces, in maroon rep; Couches, Chairs, Pictures, Tables, Lamps, Sewing Machine, Books, Cheffoniors, Iron and Wool Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Beddiog, Stands and Ware. Mirrors, Rugs, Cheats Drawers, &c., &o Also, at 11 o'clock sharp, [ Lot Empty Hogsheads and Casks. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, f Auctioneers. riOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. • P-PAKURA—Wcdneeday, March 31 ' ALFRED -UCKLAND, . [Continued on Fourth Page.]