inferred that money had been refused in favour of the prisoner after, but he believed that few banks now-a-days were in the habit of refining money whether the accouut was ruled oll'oi otherwise, but that was not of much consequence. The evidence hnd peculiar turns, and Ue must leave it to the jury to determine the guilt or innocence of the prisoner as to his acts and intentions. The jury, after half-an-hoar'a considera tion, returned a verdict of not guilty of fraudulent intent.

Ilia Honor said he coincided with the verdict, and hoped the prisoner would bene fit by the result; and that it would bo a lesson to him in future.

There was a second charge agaiu&t the prisoner ; but as it waa virtually the same, tho Crown prosecutor consented to with draw it,

The ptisoner was then discharged. Mr Hartley, the foreman, expressed the thanks of himself and jury to HisHonorfor his kindness in permitting jurors to leave between cases instead of remaining about the Court, which had afforded them con siderable relict. Ihe Court was then adjourned until Monday morning at ten o'clock.

POLICE COURT.—THIS Day.

(Before 11. C. Barstow, Esq. K.M.)

DRUNKENNESS. William White, Henry Pearce, and Catherine Evcndun were punished for this offence. ALLEGED LAUCSKY Mary Welsh were charged with stealing £15, the roperty of David Clements, Mr Pardy asked for a remand until Tuesday next, ia order that the evidence against the prisoner might be completed. The two women came from kawakawa by the Rotoiua on Monday. They hud no money then, and they went to the Crown Hotel in Grey-street. It was there that the money was -supposed to have been stolen. Remanded accordingly. RECEIVING STOLEN MONEY. Mary Hogau ww charged with receiving the sura of £.4 ISs 4d, knowing the same to have been stolen. This case, which was connected with the previous one, was also remanded until Tuea day next. INDECENT LANGUAGE. James C. Sinclair was charged with a breach of the Vagraut Act) by using iu decent language. Mr Fardy asked permission to withdraw this case, as the defendant's wife, agaiusL whom the offence had really been com mitted, was desirous that it should not be pressed. Case withdrawn. HIDING ON THE FOOTPATH. John Southwood, alias Crabb, was charged with riding a horse ou the footpath in Karangakape Road. Defendant pleaded guilty. Fined 5s and costs, or in default seven days' imprisonment with hard labour. CHI JIN EY OX FIRE. James Howell was charged with allowing the chimney of his house in Mauukau Road Parnell, to take lire ou the 6th hist, Constable Collis proved the charge. A lad in the employ cf defendant ap peared on his behalf. Fined 5s and costs. INDECENT LANGUAGE. Johanna Burke was charged with using indecent language in Jennyn-street. Mr Dufaur appeared for defendant, and denied the charge. Johanna Cook gave evidence. Defendant made use of the language mentioned in tho summon?, Ellen Cook, daughter of the last wit ness, and John Vesey, also gave corrobora tive evidence. The defendant was placed in the box. She denied the language used. The witness then gave a most graphic deacriptiou of the troubles between herself and the Cooks.The statement was intermixed with choice slang phrases, while the daughter of Mrs Cook was referred to frequently as "Ginger." Tho defendant volubly proceeded over the whole history of her grievances. Written testimony of defendant's previous good character was then put in, and Mr : Dufaur, who had known her for eight years, testified to her general respocta- : bility. Mr Pardy said tho enso had been brought ] by the police in order to suppress the use , of bad language in the neighbourhood. ■ Fined 10s and ISs costs, or in default ' seven clays imprisonment with hard labour. ' ALLEGED ASSAULT. Wm. Jones was charged with assaulting John Grappal by striking him with his clenched list on the Bth iust. Defendant pleaded not guilty. He was j at the Thames at the time, k Prosecutor was called, and said the man k ( before the Court was net the person who as- j saulted him. ■« Jones asked for his expenses, but his j Worship said he could not allow them. j Mr Pardy said the real defendant had > given the name of Wm. Jodcs. ,

His Worship said under the circum stances ho could not go on with the case.

This concluded the business,

Correspondence.

THE EDEN TERRACE POST-OFFICE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —I was glad to see by this morning's paper that some steps hare been taken with regard to the Eden Terrace Poat-office. Why, sir, you might as well take it to the Three Kings at once as take it to the pro posedneTvsito.Where there is onewho passes Valley Hoad, there are 250 who pass Eden Terrace Post-office. Asa resident, I think that I speak the sentiments of the people at Eden Terrace. They would rather do without the delivery than the Post-office, it bein# such a convenience both to business people and residents.—l am, &c,

A KESIDEKT,

KEEP COOL.

(To the Editor).

Sir, —With your kind permission, a few ■words in reply to you and your friends' say tugs aboutthe "Latter Day Saiuts,our religion, social Jife, and myself, may not be amiss. And n.l a Preface, let me say that as an individual, I do not care what people or papers may say or tbiak, outside of the beaviug it may have on my religion, and my brethren and sisters' reputation. The Truth will in time prevail, in spite of all opposition. Now to start with Anti-Mormon's letter. If he will call, I will be glad to show him the original letter, miracle or not. As for his public discussion I am not sent here to quarrel with people, but to instruct them in the Ways of God. As for the Gifta of the Spirit, ask the converts themselves. As for poisoning me, you Anti-Mormons seem about ripe tor an3'thiug. Next on the list we have "No Delusion," He seems to believe a father-in-law of the prophet, in preference to the prophet Joseph Smith himself, and liundieds of witnesses. It is very^natural, darkness likes its owd. If all poor sons-in law marrying into wealthy families, shouid be tried on the sole evidence of their rich fathers-in-law, I ana afraid the gaols would soon baTe to be enlarged. What "Ho De lusion" believes about the prophet Joseph Smith, will not alter the truth ono whit. As for Brigham Young running away from S*lt I.3kfi City with one wife, and all the bullion, it is a falsehood, cut out of the whole cloth. As for the lecture against us, go on with the music, some time hereafter you will get an opportunity to dance after it. As for "honest, hearts," I only wish there were more of them, and not so much blinded by priest craft, and sectarian superstition, The true Gospel of the good Jesus Christ would spread faster. Now for "Anti-MormonNo2." He says he has read Acts 2nd chapter and 38th verse but sees nothingin it. Quite likely, but if he will kindly againlook atmy letter to the Stab, he will see I not only recommended the reading, but also praying over it, and I will now add, fast and pray over it, if you are sincere. As for his quotation of Ist Timothy 3rd chapter and second verse, has it ever entered into his thoughts, that he is proving too much for his Ofrn argument. H the early saints were not polygamists, what nonsense it would bo for Paul to write to them that a bishop should only hare one wife, bnt if polygamy was general among the saints in that day, and the heathen they were living amongst were raging about it like they are now, ynu can see some point for such counsel from Paul, as the bishop? snd leading men are always assaulted first, and Paul seeing the persecutions looming in the distance, did not wish to see the leaders of the Church handicapped with polygamy, though the principle was true .and right. On the other hand, if it is as we the saints now say, lhat the meaning is simply that the bishop must be a mairicd man, and have at least one wife before being installed as a bishop, the whole argument falls to the ground. Your readers can see that there must be more in that sentence than appears on the surface, or Paul could not have ■worded it in that manner. The balance of "Anti-Mormon's No 2" letter is not worth notice. This letter is already (rettim; too lengthy, i •.vill try witJi your kkiti permis sion to answer the angel business, Rrijjham j Young's diary, Mr Meifou'a letter, and the "Tribune" clippings tu-murrow. — I remain yours truly, John P. Sorensen. Elder in the Church of Jeans Christ of Latter Day Saints. I

THE SHIPWRIGHTS AND SHIP OWNERS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In reply to the shipwrights in your Wednesday's STAR, I siy that when they learn to leave other trades alcno there will be more sympathy for them. To those who are acquainted with them and their doings, both at homo and abroad, the following will be nothing new. In the years 1851 to 1854, the ironworkers on Clyde, had a dispute with the masters about a rise of wages. The masters would not give in, and the men went out. ([ be lieve tiie wa»C3 of the ironworkers were at that time from 30s to £2 per week.) In a few days they fouud the shipwrights had gone in to work in their places at the sum of 27a per week. Some could not get all the men to go with them in their dirty work, bo they actually took policemen and carters off the street (I cjuld if at home point out many of these policemen and carters yet). Another strike occurred in Dumbarton. Thej shipwrights went in there also, and at a reduction of wages too. Another at Glasgow, and you will find tlictu there still. They also went into the iron workers' places both at London and Sunder laud, where they still remain. Now, sir, we will come to Auckland, and see what they are doing here. We lind them here doiug as much of the ironwork as they can get, while the ironworkers are walking the streets for the last six months past. It was only the other day two ironworkers were paid oil' before the job was done, and the shipwrights that were working at the wood work finished tic iron work wlicn they were done with their own work. On going along tlie wharf the other day, I saw two shipwrights doing the joiner work on board of the Taviuni. I believe there was also one of them at tho gas cistern. Now for the poor man at whom they have takeu such a pick. These facts are all known to him, and as he is an ironworker by trade, he considers he is just paying them back in their own coin. In conclusion, I may say that I have never worked with or spoken to either McKenzie or Bigelow in my life, but being a sufferer by their dirty tricks, I cannot allow them to have it all their own way.—l am, &c,

ißomvoiircrcn,

Sir William Fox and Electors.

(By Telegraph),

BULLS, this day. Sir Wm. Fox addressed the electors of Bulls last night, aud avowed himself a warm supporter of the present Ministry. He attacked the Liberal party aud said they followed the democracy of France, while the constitutionalist party, with which he was connected, followed American democracy. Speaking of Native affairs he said there was no probability of another disturbance, On being aaked if he wonld accept ollice if elected, he said he did not desire ollice, and ouly in extreme circumstances would he accept it. A vote of thanks for the address, and a request that the gentleman would come forward as a candidate, was moved ; thirty voted iv favour aud none against. About 1-10 were present. It is not yet known definitely whether McLean will come forward to contest tho <seat.

Kaipara Notes.

INSPECTION OF STEAMERS,

~ Mr. NANCARUOW Inspector of Steamers paid Helensville an oJHcial visit yesterday, and inspected the Steamer <: Minnie Casey" s and the Pilot Steam Launch, both being iv c very good trim. The boiler and machinery 0 of the Minnie Casey were iv particularly ;, good condition, and rcilect credit on tho .. engineer Mr Harry Ballance." The Miunio i> lias a new commander, Captain Irving, 3 The Minnie Casey was detained 12 hours for the inspection, the Wairoa passengers 3 had thus a good opportunity of enjoying the r superior comforts of "Walkers Kaipara (; Hotel, and were highly pleastd with it' in consequence. Mr Nancarrow has b.;on in the Auckland Province alout a month 1 during which time he has visited the > Thames, Waikato and Auckland inspecting 25 steamers, and five engineers. Mr Sheath, l the indefatigable Inspector of Tolegrapha for the Auckland District, has also favoured Helcmvillc with a visit this week. : SURVEY OPERATIONS. 1 Yesterday McKerraw, the Surveyor- Gener;il,arrivcd iv Ilelcnsville accompttnicd ' by Jlr Percy Smith, (head of Auckland I Survey Department). They will proceed to day in the pilot steam launch, call at Maku ran for the pilot. They will leave Mr Whitehorn, li.M., at his residence at the Heads. It i 3 uacertaiu whether the steam launch will run up to Dargavillo with Mr McKerraw and Mr Smith, perhaps these gentlemen may decide to go overland, as the object ot Mr McKerrau's visit is to :io cqnaint himself with the nature and re sources of the north of Auckland, a portion of the province with which be is totally unacquainted. Prom Dart^Avillo they will travel over the Mangauui block, visit ilenis Point, cross the river, along the Mansjanui Owae, then through Kaitaia (o Awanui, and after visiting Juangamii will go to Auckland by steamer. Mr Knorpe's survey party arc still at work beyond Hcleusville, trying to discover the best route for the North Auckland Rail way. THE SURVEY OF BABYLON. Mr Weetman's survey party are at work on three blocks of Government land at Babylon, a few miles beyond llelensville in a westerly direction. Mr Weetmau has had to encounter some difficulty on the part of the natives who have tried (o stop him pro ceeding with the survey. The cause of the the obstruction was the sticking of a pole and flag in the middle of an old Maori burial place. The latter is still used by the present generatiou to bury their dead in, and this fact invests the sacred ground with still more sacred associations, and as the pole was stuck in about two yards from the grave of a Maori who was buried a fortnight ago, the natives are most earnest iv their protests. The burying ground is not on Government laud, but it is situated on an eminence which forms a favourable spot for a trig, station, and the surveyors merely wish to use it for that purpose, and cannot make the Maoris understand the alpha and omega of a trig, station. They think that as the surveyors are at work witu surveyors' instruments that it means takiug possession of the soil, and the young natives have got up their backs at the surveyors, assert ing that the work must oease. The surveyors have referred the matter to the "authoritiss at Helensville. Mr Clendon has undertaken the important duty of settliug this little native difli culty.and in his able hands there is not tho slightest doubt but the Maori mind will be enlightened,and under his soothing explana tions, that they will allow the surveyors at Babylon to proceed with their duties. The surveyors urge that they are not bound by the Act of 1878, to keep off the burying grounds; at the same time they avoid giving offence as much aa possible. Natiyes are very easily offended by interference with their sacred grounds; and,the bare Idea of a surveyor's pole being rammed into the earth in close proximity to the bones of their ancestors, would of course, get the Maori back up at once. Mr Clendon started this morning to see Hotene Kiko kiko, and other chiefs ou the subject. Mr Coombes, of Coombes and Scott, ar rived last night. He is going to inako active preparations for a start with bis firm's contract for erecting station-build ings. Mr Heart, the Inspector, is here. The other day Mr Maxwell was in Helens ville. It will thus be seen that Hclnnsville has of late been bristling with officials con nected with the Public Works Department. There Is quite a swaim of surveyors and others promenading the country, but un fortunately there is no definite show of any important work being carried on. Why is nothing said about the West Coast road, a work of necessity and of importance, not only to the settlers of the North, but also to the railway department? Tho West Coast road from Helensville railway ter minus to Port Albert ought at onc-3 to be commenced. It is fnot likely that the continuation of the railway will be pro ceeded with, and a good road would open up the country, induce settlement and agri cultural operations, would throw good Government land into the market, and would cost very little to construct. It is definite works of this kind taken promptly in hand that the settlers of the North want to sec. They have to pay, and will have to pay their full share of the burden of taxation. Let them also receive their just share of the expenditure, and iv the ab sence of the railway the least that can be done is to give them a good road to the nearest railway station. Mr Knorpe is un derstood to have expressed great satisfac tion with the proposed West Coast road from Helensville.

Wh Organs v.ip'w all otner sly.is. They tire (apabl otbrillltn cil'eotsaswellasollsujlainiii harmony, and tl.c many varied and beautiful combinations a<le)uatc to performance of Clas sical. Legitimate Organ Mußic—Sole Agency : Auck&and Music Wakeuouse, [7i, Queon str.eot.

Frightful Accident at Grahamstown.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

GRAIIAMSTiT.VN, this day,

A frightful accident happened at half past ten this morning, by which s, man named Sivewright, a carpenter aud en gineer, lost his life. Ho was making pop pet heads for the Caledonian mine when the support gave way, causing a piece of baulk timber -10 fee' Ion" and 2 Eeet square to fall ou him and crush hn head to pulp. The timber weighed three tons. Uis body was uninjured. An inquest is now being held. He leaves a young wife and two children. His mate was only slightly injured.

Board of Education.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Board of Education was hold this afternoon, when the following members were present :— Messrs Moat (in the chair), Luke, May, Dargaville, Prime, Peacock, Col. Haultaiu, and Dr. Campbell.—The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Executive Committee's Kepoet was

read and adopted,

It recommended

1 hat the following tenders be accepted :— Alex. S. Ilazzard, £284, for erection of a teacher's dwelling at Drury; Roderick

Alison, £393 17^, for erection of teacher's residence at the Lake ; John Corwcll, £227, for erection of a school and teacher's dwel ling at Maraetui; Alex. Wishart, £135, for improvements to school and teacher's house at Pukerimu ; Thos. Home Horaley, £057 10s, for addition to school-house, and for erection of. teacher's dwelling at Warkworth. (2) Thomas Donovan, having declined to carry out the contract for tho erection of a school and teacher's dwelling at Hikutaia, tho committee recommend that his deposit of £35 be forfeited, and that the next lowest tender be accepted.

Libraries.—(3) Tho committee have approved lists of books submitted by Omaha and Te Awamutu Public Libraries. (4) The committee have approved circular to Library Committees, re distribution of grant for 1880.

Teachers' Insubajntce Pbemhtms. —A. letter was read from Mi- Knight, of the Government Office, Wellington, aßking the Board to undertake the collection of premiums from teachers wishing to insure their live.?.—Sonic discussion aroao as to the extra work which would fall upon the Bonnl by undertaking the (ask, and as to the means at their disposal of collecting the premiums.—Colonel llaultuin said the teachers had some dilliculty in finding who they could entrust their premiums to.— Mr Peacock said he thought the Btutiouerg with whom the teachers did busiucss would receive any raoucys, and forward the same. —The Chairman allocated that n copy of the letter he seat to the Miuiiter of Educa tion, askiug him to make nny remarks upon the sumo, and communicate with Mr Knight. —This on being put to the meeting was unanimously agreed to.

Holidays.—A letter was received from Mr Oliver Mays, Deyouport, asking that no winter holidays be given at the close of the present quarter.—Tins was agreed to by the Board.—Another letter from Mr O. Mays waa read, acknowledging a letter from the lioard re tho closing of the school. It stated that the reason why the school had bcou closed, was on accouut of the teachers' examination.—The letters were received.

Hamilton East.-—A request for permis sion to get a tank for this school w.is given by the Board. KAUKAPAKAPA.—A request to allow the varnishing of the school out of school funds was granted by the Board. —A letter was also received, asking for an increa.se of salary to ferryman. The Chairman stated that the Board had already authorised the payment of the sum of £30 for the purpose. Colonel Haultnin proposed, " That the ferryman's aubaidy be increased from £5 to £10 per annum." This wm seconded, aud carried unanimously.

KAITAIA,—The chairman of tills school requested the Board to consider the advisa bility of building a new .school.—The ques tion was deferred for further iuformatior,

MoUKT Eok.n\—A letter, was received from the Chainnou of the Committee or {the school, stating that he had asked Mr A. K. Taylor, for another acre of land adjoin ing the school. Mr Taylor referred him to J. T. Garlick, but he could not see is.the duty to see that gentleman. He requested the Board to consider the subject before tin; wet weather sot in.—A letter was also re ceived from tho Committee, .stating that they p.re divided in opinion as to which bite they would choose, as there were two sites suitable, and three if the Committee voted for one and threo for the other.— The Chairman said that schools were more urgently i orded in several of the out-dis tricts than in the Mouut Albert district.— Mr Peacock moved, and it was seconded, "That the Committee of the Mount Albeit Board be informed that as s<o i as the Com mittee had a clear majority one w.iy or the other, the Hoard would take the question into consideration.—Cani'd.

NEWTOff. —An application for lire-light i ig and gas, was iuierrcd to Mr Allwright,

Paxmuke. —A. letter from Paumuro school committee re school fencing, stating that the building was much exposed through the fence being broken down, and asking tho Board to see to the matter.— This application was declined.—Another application from the same district for a teachers' residence ivai deferred.

I'AKNELL. — A request was made by the commUtee, asking the Board to secure a right of way to the school. The Board declined the application.—Another letter from the Paniell committee requested the Board to consider the erection of a fence around the new school. This was referred to the Executive Committee.

Choral Hall. —Skating.

The grand complimentary benefit to Lillie, Queen of Skate.", and Professor Taylor, the champion skater, was given last evening in the Choral Hall, but owing possibly to the grand ball in the locality, given by a lady, and other attractions, the audience, though select, was comparatively small and disap pointing. We noticed, however, among the assemblage on the platform His Worship tho Mayor, Mr Tyler, and other gentlemen, besides a number of ladiea, who evinced pleasure on witnessing the graceful per formances of Mr and Mrs Taylor. The Eugiaccrs' Band played a number of lively airs iv tho gallery. These extraordinary skaters were as perfect a? possible, and their evolutions were pleasing and extremely graceful, proving that even in skating, as with every other art, practice makes per fect. The most difficult acts were per formed with wonderful dexterity and ap parent ease, the skaters turning in every direction, sometimes on one leg, and at othor3 stooping to the floor of the hall, backwards, forwards, on tiptoe, and waltz ing in harmony with the music. After the fust part of the skating a number of young men Trith skates took possession of tho hsll, by permission of Piofossor Taylor, and attempted a few fantastic evolutions, which were promising, but not very suceofsful. One tall young nrmn suffered a fall in conse quence of one of his skates being unoiled and loose-, so he said. He had, however, the intense sympathy of the Indies, who were not satisfied until assured that the young man waa not injured. Professor Taylor next performed with ponderous Indian clubs, which he handled with masterly dexterity. In a later performance, the most difficult perhaps of all, the skaters w«nt through a number of figures which were exceedingly clever, and met with a hearty round of applauso. Lillie's soug, " Skating on the ice," was sang with pleasing effect and loudly encored. Without particularising the character of the representations, we con fidently affirm that the whole elicited the applause which real merit deserves—the entertainment being graceful, unique, and unequalled by anything of the kind in Auckland. Lillie, in a brief speech, thanked the friends who have countenanced their endeavours to gratify a popular taste for the healthy exercise of skating, saying that this would be their only appearance in this city. On Monday, we understand, by special request, professor Taylor and Lillie will appear at the Devonport Hall.

Masonic Installation.

At the monthly communication of Lodge Kemuera E.G., held on Wednesday evening, the yearly installation of officers took place iv the presence of a large array of visiting brethren. Bio. A. V. Macdonald, P.M., officiated as installing master, and Bro. Ji. It. George as director of ceremonies. The names ot the officers who were installed arc as follow :—Brother J. McCaul, S.W, ; Brother "Hardy, J.W. ; Brother H. ltees George, Treasurer ; Brother Bedford, Secre tary ; Brother Farrell, S.D. ; and Brother Doonin, J.D. ; Brothers Loddcr (liist Mas ter of the Lodge); George, P.M. ; Macdon ald, P.M.; and C. jHesketh (the new W.M) expressed regret at the retirement from office of Brother W. Kattray, whose zeal and attention to the work of the Lodge they highly praised. At the close of the subsequent banqir;! Brother Liuttrny was preseuttil wit-li a ur.i.ipliniontav.v ml'ir;^. ivh;ch had been handsomely anvrossad I aua illuminated by Mr Sialor.

The Reclamation Question.

SPECIAL MEETING OF HARBOUK

BOARD

A special meeting of the Harbour Board was hold this afteruooa for the purpose of • considering the reclamation question. The : following mombors were present :--Mes3is ■D. ii. McKeiizie (in the chair),W. G. I>aldy, ■ Eatjn, Coniptoa, Kobiuson, Stone, iioylan, Mi-.sclield, Buchauan, Waddell. The Chairman said n deputation had, in 1 accordance with a previous resolution, waited upon the Minister of. Public Works on the subject. They had doubtless read full reports of the proceedings, lie then laid ou the table a new plan of works on the reclamation. Mr Comptou said that they were not there to discuss any new plans. They had no power to act for the public, and they did not really represent public opinion. The public had already spoken in favour of the old plans, and it was their duty to stick to to them. Mr Mascfield said the Board had not given any authority for any discussion such as had taken place, intofthe Minister of Public. Works. The Chairman had no authority from the Board to say what he had said. The Chairman should have given the Minister the opinions of the majority of the members on the subject, and not his own opinions. Mr Maseiiald then moved a resolution thanking tho Government for asking the Board for an expression of opinion ; but at the same time informing them that the Board saw no necessity for departing from the original plans, and that the Board considered the interests of the city would bo best served by carrying out tiic plans formerly adopted ; the resolution also agreed the necessity of immediate completion of the work. Mr Stone said'he had much pleasure in seconding the resolution. Mr Comptou .supported. Mr Daldy said he had come to the "meet" ing prepared to move a resolution very similar in ell'ect to that moved by Mr Mase field. But after looking at the plan sub mitted to the meeting, he thought it would be discourteous not to take (he plan into consideration, and forward their opinion,'!. He moved, as an[aninorimcnt, "That the Chaiiman, Mr Buchanan, ana thogmover, bo a deputation to confer with the Minister of Public Works on the reclamation on other matters and report to the Board. The Chalrmun explained his action in reference to the deputation to the Minister of Public Works, and seconded the amend ment. Mr Eaton objected to any alterations in a plan that had been agreed upon two years ago. He thought it imwisu to have an alteration iv the plans with every clningo of Ministry. Mr Waddell also supported tho resolution. The opinion of 99 out of every 100 of the citizens was that the original plans should lie carried out. Mr Stone said the Ghairman secondedjthe amendment on the ground of tho discour tesy implied in tho resolution, Ho eou tendod Micro was no di&courtoay iv the reso lution. Mr Buchanan .said it appeared to him from what had Ijccu repotted that tho Chairman had led the Minister to believe that ui.s views were those oi the Board. Air Maseliekl said they were there to ex press the opinions of the public, and not their own views, lie trusted there would bo no delay in corrying on the work. Mr Daldy snid they were in the bauds of the Government, They were not there, he snid, to ropresent the public. They were there to represent their bond-holders. They were there really aa trustees. When a Minister of the Crown .submitted proposals such as those contained in the plan it was their duly to consider them, and they would be treating the Minister and GoTernnicut with discourtesy if they did not do so. Mr Buchanan snid, Captain Daldy's argument iv reference to bund-holder* being represented by thorn was a very far fetched one. Tho amendment wan thtu put ( i the meeting. For: —Messrs nlcKeii/ie land ' Daldy. Agaimt: — Messrs Wuddt-11, ■ Buchanan, Boylnn, Eaton, Maselield, '

KobiiißOl), Collision, and .S:.i;!<i>. SOUUITOR'S OPINION. The opinion of Air Whitaker in reference to Hie maintenance of .streets on the Recla mation by the Harbour Board. The opinion was to the effect that tlie Harbour iSoard, boinjj; a special body, had no power to ap ply its aevenue to tlio maiutennncc of streets insido tho city boundarit!1!. It was decided that a copy of the opinion should bo forwarded to tUo CiLy Council

This C'.iiichulcil tlie business

Painful Case.

(I'Ea UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION),

NAPIER, this day

A woman named Wilsou was fouml lying by the wayside near Hastings in a very helpless state. Sho was conveyed into Mr Williams' woolshed, and a doctor sent foi, who delivered her of twins. It turns out that her husband, n carpenter, was unable to get work, and Im.s been wandering about tlie country iv a state of utter destitution. The woman is rapidly rccovoiinj; her strength, and Williams is paying till expenses.

Auckland Rifle Association.

ACCORDING to advertisement, a general mooting of the above Association was held last evening in the Drill-shed for the pur pose of electiug its oilicers, and for general business, A large number of gentlemen interested in the movement were present. Captain l'aync was voted to the chair, and stated the business to be brought before the meeting.

Aitei' considerable discussion 0:1 various subjects, Mr E. Cooper proposed, and Mr Wooley secouded, " That this Association do at once proceed to elect its officers and a committee for the ensuing year, the com mittee to consist of not more than .six mem bers and the ollicers of thu Association.I'— Carried.

On the motion of Mr J. W. Leigh, seconded by Mr E. Cooper, J. C. Firth, Esq., was re-elected President, and Messrs Stone, Brett, and Beck, Vice-presidents of the Association.

It was resolved, on the motion of Mr J. \Y. Leigh seconded by Mr Wooley, " That Captain Payne be re-elected treasurer, and Mr J. 15. Fairs secretary, vice Captain White resigned."

The following gentlemen were duly pro posed for the committee, viz :—Major Morrow, Lieut. Connolly, Messrs Taylor, Leigh, Wooloy, Stirling, Hay, Hazard, Henderson, and Mears. A ballot was taken, and resulted in the election of Major Morrow, Messrs Stirling, Taylor, Leigh, Wooley, and Henderson.

On the motion of Mr E. Cooper, seconded by Mr Mcars, it was rcsoWed that (he annual subscription fees ba paid on or before the 2-lth inst,

The committee agreed to meet next Thursday at the same hour and placo to arrange various matters in connection with the Association. There being- no other business, the meeting terminated.

A GREAT ENGINEERING FEAT.

The completion of the new railway from the Indus as far as Sibi, ou the road to (Juettah, is a notable instance of what can bo accomplished by engineering nkill aud energy in these time?. Brother Jonathan boasted much formerly because he had made a certain portion o£ the Pacific Railway at the rate of a mile in cvory twenty-four hours. On the present occasion we have beaten that grout performance easily, the railway to Sibi having been constructed at the average rate of a mile and a third per diem since it was lirst taken in band, Sibi lies due east or Dadur, the most importaut town on the old road between Shikurpoor and Qucttah. The lino was taken to the eastward to avoid certain obstacles, and to obtain a, good starting point, whence to run it on to Qucttah. Only some 70 or 80 miles remain to be completed before it roaches our cantonments at the l:\ttcr place, and we may therefore reason ably expect (as the plant is all in reidiness) that the steam horse will astonish the Khelatecs by the middle of March. We believe that the line iv its present condition ia but lightly ballasted, and that a cood deal remains to be done before it will bo available for the transport of troops. But it will serve sufficiently well to bring up rails aud materials for completing the Sibi- Quettah portiop, thus saving time and expense. The total cost of the railway is estimated at £2.500,000; but we should be inclined to doubt whether that sum will pro vide it with suflicient rolling stock. Fortu nately, the finances of India promises so well that should uothing untoward happen between this and the end of the financial year, the surplus will cover expenditure on the railway up to that date. When the line once gets into thorongh working order it ought to find considerable traflic passing over it. The bulk of large trade between Central Asia and India ■will assur edly choose this route in preference to that we may trubt oui cuneni talk in india, the liuejis to be continued to Cadahar itself, and in that case the western capital of Afghanistan ■would be likely to completely supersede the eastern as a commercial centre.

The Reclamation.

DEPUTATION TO MR OLIVER

A deputation from the Chamber of Com merce, accompanied by several heads of business linns, aud by Mr W. J. Hurst, M.11.X, as cicerone, waited on tho Hon. Mr Oliver late thia afternoon. Mr W. Swausou was also present during the inter view.

Mr Hurst, on behalf of the deputation, explained that they had come for tho pur pose of presenting a resolution passed by the Chamber of Commerce yesterday as well as n petition which had boon got up to-day, and was very exten sively and inflnentially signed in favour of the completion "of the reclama tion contract, as originally let. (The petition appears iii our leading columns ) .After reading the resolution he spoke very forcibly and at seme length upon tho extreme unadvieability of re-open ing a matter that had boon settled alter the fullest information aud exhaustive enquiry by engineers.

Mr Thomas Morrin as deputy chairman of the I hambcr of Commerce eapros si his entire concurrence with all that Mr Hurst had said.

Mr Oliver, in reply, said that after he had been waited on by the Chair man of the Harbour Board and the secretary, ho became aware ihat there was considerable difference of opinion with regard to the matter, and in order to elicit the opinion of the bodies who were most interested, namely, the Chamber of Commerce, City Council, and Harbour Board, he had refrained from giving any dfilinite answer. He had been somewhat misrepresented, for the petition bore some evidence of this fact. 110 thought it rather unfortunate that that im pression should have got abroad, for he was sure tnnt uo words oi his were susceptible of the construction put upon them, lie had come to no definite conclusion on the1 subject, aud it was his desire simply that the matter should be" decided in thu interests of the colony, nothing else, and he hoped that it, would bo decided iv such a, way an would be in tho interests not ottly of Auckland, but of the colouy, With this view bo had invited the Chairman of tho Auckland Harbour Board fo obtain the opinion of tho Board, as he had discovered that the Chairman did not represent the views of that body, or oi any resolution arrived at by it. lie was, thureforo, very pleased to receive the representations of all the public bodies who were interested, and he assured them that these bodies would receive all con sideration.

The Hon. Mr Wliitiiker al.-o spoke at some len^tli, dsclarin^ that hw own opinion, extendiug ovc.t forty years, had always been agaiust these reclamations, and against 11 wooden wharf, and iv favour of a \>ct dook central to the city, lie believed that so far n< t he money consideration went the £50,000 would be belter employed in scoopiug out the reclamation thun iv reclaiming more ground,

Mr Swansou (hen spoke strongly Dgninst Mr Wliituker's views, aud giving tho result of his experience on a Commission employed to investigate the sub j. cv lit; showed that Ilio reclani-

tion ;i« leudercd for was most buucliciul in every respect. Atul ho far as tlio net dock was Concerned, lie would undertake io point out other sites equally well adapted, and as convenient as that advocalod by Mr WhiUiker, He said further that when thi.s question was on tho tapis, not only the city, but tho whole pro vince almost unanimously were in favour of Uic reclamation was luloptcd, There were only about 00 diihcniitnts in the pro vince. Further diseuwion ensued, during ■which Mr Oliver said that Mr Whitakcr had never attem]itcd to influence him in the matter. In eloditif.; Mr Oliver took exception to Iho .statement lh.it In: was desirous of aaTiuß money from Ut • reclamations in order to s;u nd It in tho .South. He had men i!ocli;u:a to consent to eouio works in Ut."i>;o and Soutlilund urged t>y h's friends until tiio rcjiort oi the Jinya! Commission was receiveU. A bad time was before us and we should have to economise and look at uvcrj fti.vpciict; 1". 'I he deputation after an inteichange of complimeuts withdtcw,

TTT*?. ATTfTirT.ATVn F/VIT,NTNfi. STAR FRfFkAV APRIT, Ift 1QQ(1



From live to six guineas were paid for tickets to the hall where Gladstone spoke in Edinburgh on March 17.



'i«V^- v IV° ]1 COUO M ANDK I, 'AN N ;■; LI I LI3 ANK, 1 At iO p.m. TO-NIGHT (Friday), lGih April, IScO. J. CASEY. i"' Wanted. WAN Mil), the Lndiea aud a low ot the Si-ii3lblo Mon to read 'ho largo lot of Fresh Unrßnins'la Uumpler'fl now Advertise mout in the 3rd coliimn Ith page. "VfcTANTKD, a strong active Lad.— vV Apply Air Allan's Store. Valley Itoad. WANTED, n Ptronj; Girl to make her so'l useful In v small family.—Mrs Swlndly. Xelcon-Et.rop.t, near itloriUn'j. \JkT ANT Ml), a respectable Tii'rl as $ V general Bci-vanl.—Mrs Cramond, Fagot- Bf'Cit, oil' An«li'3iju-Kt.reot, I'oi.f.onby Komi. W '^-NTKD, ii Gin for housework.— v ¥ Fornddrfss apply E?tab (Uliec. \\ 7"AN TEU, a pood Finisher.—Apply V ? C. Brookes, Blue Hoot, Queen-street.^ \\r ANTED, for the country, a middle- H uK'od Domestic Servant.—Apply to Mis If Giinilm, Symoiids-.strect. _ \\7'ANTED, ii f.',ood General Servant. — T V Apply in tho morning from nine till 0110 lj Mrrt D. Ii CruieLahauk, llumuura. VTftTANI'ED, a Boy who ran milk and V V drive; onn from the country proforrcd, —Apply at thuoffloe, V^TANTISL), ;i smart, active Lad for .1 V V butclior'fl sbop.—M. Urowloy, Ilobson glrout. \\T ANTED, n ro«peotablo tidy Man for U nn IloteL—Applj this olllco. WAN TF. D, a Young Person to mind a bfifoy ; must bo fond of children.—Apply at Star OHlcc. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply b:forc two o'clock to _h I'almor, Carle ton Road, WANTED to Sell, a Tailor's Sowing Machine, quite new, a Bargain,—Apply tills Office. _ ' ANTED, by a young Married Man, itmploy.T.e'nt; cdnctvtcd; of thorough business experience ; good book-keopor and not afraid of hard work ; rc-'erences, &c.—Addros?, " T.," nt this offloe. WANTED, Hoard and Kesidcnce in a private family, near Tost offlco.—Apply " X.8.," S'i'Aii Cilice. \)&7ANTED KXOWN, "The Echo," a y t ' Duncdin Weekly Liberal Nowspanor, edited by Robert Stout. Price! 2d.—Campbell Bookßollor, Quoon-strost, Agent. WAN I ED, by a rcppcctal 1c family, to placo their danghtor with a homely person. A Rood hous'3 (firl, npro 17; has not beon in service before; waifts of no object, a comfortablo homo boms? nil that lv desired. Country preferred. — Please address, " 8.A.," Stab Offlce. TirANTED to Sell, 50 dozen "Doigts- T» lontc's ljidlcs Kid Gloves (Paris Priza Modal, 1555, IBG2, mid 1807), tho best in the city, very superior. Ladies, look at my other advertisement in Ist page.—W. Kyre, Knuis killon House. Victoria-street. T\rANTED to Lot, an 8-otallcd ctable, YT In the city.—Apply A. Mackie, Roya StandardCurria^u ami cipriug Factory, Uurham etreot. \V/ANTKD KNOWN.- -The Stock of TV Earthenware, China, Olni-s, &c, at the Shop in Victoria-street, six doors above Albert street, Is being clearud out at very lo*' prices, for a short tiiuo only. The proprioLor giving up business. WANTED, purchasers for "Mitsoso suku Bronzo" Toilet Set. and " Clois ponno (onnmel on copper) Vase?, from the Jupanono Court oC Sydney Kxhibltion.—J. N. MoLachlan, Draper, 21S Qiieen-strcot. ANTED, Tenders for Plumbing Work at Mr JCwlnptton'ei House at Mount Kdon, tenders to bo in by noon of Saturday, at Mr Kwington's ollioc. WANTED, Tenders for Painting and I Jnpcrli&ii£cinpT a ten-roniod ITotiso ni". Mount Kdcn, tcndors to bo in by noon of Saturday, at 'f.r Kwington's ofllco. \&7"ANTEU to Pvirchaso, by weekly or V V monthly piymonts, a good Second-hand J'iano from private family.—State price and terms to " Music," Stau Ofliee. V*7 ANTED, Buyers of Worsted Cord Trousers: few left; 13^. 6d. to lfis.— Fletcher and Co., Pltt-sti-ect, opposite Wesleyan Church. WANTED, Ponsonby Eatcpayers who think they sot not!j'inp; for their money to look at tho Road-making in Sarsfiold street. fiSTANTED KNOWN, that Hunter and ? t Nolan have on sale, 1 doublo-soated En?gy, also, a Watrgonotto to carry six people. ANTED K>OWN.-Great Bargains at tho Dcdwood Store, Ponsonby. Clearing out Cash Sale of Groceries, &c, at and under co<t price, for Ono Week, commencing Monday, 12th instant. Be in time. ¥¥7ANTED KNOWN. — For dyspepsia V T and tho severer forms of indigestion, Robley's Digestive Meal, either n porridge or Bread(when properly cooked) is tie beat remedy known, and never fails to give relief. Alfo, Ko'iley's Farinaceous Food for fnfanta ; superior ro anvtblmi importei. Robley's ■ elf-Ha's'ng i(v':'':';'::- | Oi TANTKIJ KNOWjV, Ciic-ap limber V v can now bo Purchaeed at the Yards of D. Goldie, Albert-street, close to Dock. He having pnrrhirwl bet\',-'-cn 300.000 and iOO.OOO feet of Seasoned TunbKr t.n advantageous terms, wi!lbeprt!iarc.'.'.. give .ustomera the bonefit ■ of hia purchase.



Wanted. \,\7 ANTED, Teuders for the Erection ( IT a Six-roomed CottaKe. Plans an spscifications can bo seen at tho cilice of I . Goldie, Timber Merchant, Albert nnd Litt f Queen streetl, till Saturday next, at 2 p.m ' when tenders will be received. \I7ANTKD KNO\VN, thT Aucklan VT Timber Company have on hand sue \ariv s!oc»s of timber of every doscriptioi together with Eashca, J^oors, Mouldings, an Turnery Work, they aro compelled to sell. Noi is tho time to build. Present prices can onl continue until the heavy stocks aio eo!d. Jo lots o£ second class. Face cuts, S>nb3, &i I''irowood 23 Ccl per load, Sawdust and shaving ruo. N T ED X N O W N Owing to numerous Purchases lately, I ai obliged' to let tho Public have tho i)aneflf. of m Luiv'C Stock of Boots and Shoos, at a real sacr /ice. Come early and bticuro for yourselves tli Bnrgnins. Host valae in Gents', Ladlos', an Cliildron's Bootn, ever known in Auokland, o the shop of W. Johuaton, Victoria-atreat. ANTKD to Sell, New Wapgonettes Bnffgiep of various descriptions, Nev ani Sf confl-hand Bakers' Carts ; aUo, a Second hand Sprina; Cart.—A. Muckie. P.oyal htandari Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-ttrcet. WANTED to Rent for a term, a Five o Fix-roomed lloutc, with inoiloratc arc: of ground, within two miles oil Auckland. Goo< ouppiy of water indispcnsiblo. Site command in.tr view of Kingatiil preferred. — Address stating description and tornis, U. O. Montrosc Evening Stab Oflico. VX7"ANTKD KNOWN, that K. Carrani y j' Son havo to hand Uullding Timber ji Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, HOll3O Blocks Pallrgs, Posts, Rails, snd Firewood in thai: Yard, Ctntom-honse-strcnt West, oppo'ito enc oE Hobsou-streot. N.B.—Tho increasing demanc for "White Pine lias induced them to arrange fo) a. ooiißtuflt supply. TTtT A N T B D X H U W R a fiißt-olaes Stock cf Cloths and Tweods; gooc workmanship aid modcrato prices aro th< distinguishing fenturea of " Tho Panthoon." J. FOPD, Taiior, 168. (Juoon-stre^i, ' A"iF X"lC"^ if JS ~U WX' AND OTfaKRS. Money Advakcicd ia Sums of f"i to £50 or poraonal eocurity, ro-payablo by weekly instnl monts, at L. U. NKUMKGrICN, Auckland Loai OlHoc 185 Qi'ftßE.st.. onooeito Savinza Bank, BUY wanted, able to clcau a horse.— Dr. Torranco, Norman'a Hill, Onphunga. PAKTNEItSHIP.— A Business Man o lonu; and c^tcDaivo experience in this Colony ami Australia, in dep'.rous of a Partner ship in an established Wholesale importing or Manufacturing Business, whore hia active ser vices and capital would be usoful and profitably employed. Principals only treated with. Com munications strictly confidential.— Address, "'/j.,' Hox J6, Post-oulco, Dunedm, f" AST WEEK L.W. & Co.'s Gem JLJ Photos. For Saia. WOK SALE, a Setter, aged 34 years ; has S- 1 sliot over two years.-JMr Dully, Hay and Corn Htore, top of llobsou-street. IJ^OK SALE, a Dog-cart, Harness, nnd EJ Lmuds: all comploto. Al»o, tt Double barrel Hreoch-loadiDK <jiun. at Albion Hotel, llobeon street. P/\OR SALE (a Bargain), four Houses in & Nowtoa, throe rooms and small attic in each, tank, well, and pump, &c.._r<jal!Binx 2is per week rental. Price, £150.—*. vy'orma, Land j\Kcnt, &r,, Karanguhape Hoad, Newton. ii^OK SALE, a Five-roomed Elouoe; pood X 1 well; and allotmont 33 feat by 100 f jet— .Apply to Mr PoulteM, Kden Terrace, New North Hoad, uftor 2 o'clock in thjuiftornoon. Jf.r'Ok SALE cheap, Seveu-roomerl House s' aad Out-buildinsjs. on uoirly half-an-acro land, corner of Urisbane-stroet, Great North Hoad ; threo frontap;os.—J. Oraham, Kelioving Oiiicor, I'rinocß-su-cet; or, after 5 p.m. on tho Premises. Jt» Tj (\ to HI UOO~LKNT, on JlullOinW Socioty ab i.\J principles, or on othor terms to suit borrovrors. Mortgages and Loans nooiotlated. Sco Lißt of Properließ for Silo on 4th p*ge.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Revon per cent, allowed on money deposited for invostmont. YIKG li^Ii^ HONEY (coint)) in fancj' Jars.—n. Mg;.lleld, 12'>, Queon-etreot. ■JVT ELSON ■ STREET. — Now House of ;_t five rooms for aalc, on payment of 13j Od weekly. Bay window; aplcuiiid view; city water bid on.—O. Willhmson, Land Agent, Vule&n Lave. WIA N OFORTES and HARM ONI UMS ii For Sale or Hire on forms to suit all I'uv rs—Weekly cr Monthly Payments. Alt kinds of Musical Instrument* Kxchangcd, Tuned cr Ripaired.—WHßU'd .Music Saloon, Wellcsley-street. TJ'Ol! .SALE, near the Kescrvoir, and Ii- sdjoininc the Roil way Station, Mount Eden Road, tho romaininK five or six Allct monts, most admirably situatod either for biititnes3 or villa sites, nt a low price.—ll. I'artintftOD. I^Oii LKASE, a Restaurant and Boarding: House, now dolnn a good business, with 2.3 b-'ds anil ovcry convenience requisite. Term1? oißy.—U. Purtinpton. 17* OR >SALK, iv nearly every part of city or mburba, four, five, cix, eeven, and eight roomed ifouses.—H. Partinprton. House and Lund .ds;oi;t, Stichbury's Buildings. If OR S A LE (REMARK ABLY CHE A.P), A Compact TSLAND of about 100 acrcn good land ; gooil house, orchurd and vinery: about twelve miles from Auckland. Steamers pa-s throe or four timea daily. A Nino Little FAK-AI ot CO acres-one - half cultivated, and a fjood flvo-roonied hoti?^, &c. uron it, iv Iho Wainul diatrict. Price very low. A (Jood FAUM of 151 acre", larjce orchard, Rood. lioiisc. and Buildings—nine miles by road m ('. twolvo by water—with good creek frontage. A anug lIO^tn:BTEAD of IGO acres jtoocl land 110U3Q and hni!din;(rt : pndrtor.lts fenc d with quick thorn fences! H'oc!:,im)>l"rnoiHr\ &0., Sec. All really Cheap. DiHtanco about thirty miles from town. Uwnc.r leaving for Midland. ONK HUNDRED ACRES GOOD LAND— forty acres in Brass niid fenced, balance bush nnd fern—nt Pacatoito: thirteen milts from town. Price very low. Two Good NBW COTTAGE-1 of five rooms each, in Newton. Also, two wood Allotments, 3^i x ICO feet each, drained and planted with clioico irees. Ouo Allotmont, 31 x 100 foet. corner of Commercial Roiul and Groat North Road, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT,1 8. Qn»EN-STRKET. \ \J HITJE ISLAND SUL'P TiTHT, YELLOW FLOUR OF SULPHUR (host quality) £10 cash. (F. 0.8.) GRH.EN LITTO, (second qunUt/) £12. (F. 0.8.) O. lIAWKKU WILSON, Manager Sulphur Works, Tauranga. JWUNTKY STOKE V O II~S aTe. \^/ A good paying GTCNitRAL STORE nt Alex andra, Waikato, in ofl"ercd for sale. Stock at valuation ; Store for salp or leapp. Tliis 13 a good opportunity for intending Storekeeper.o, as there is a good and old established Native and European trade attached. Full particulars of L. D. NATHAN & CO. f\ N S A L E. |MAIZE MEAL. MAIZE MEAL. £G Per Ton of 2000lds. G. S. JA.KINS. Custom House-street. 1< OWL FEED. *$Kf\ SACKS OF MAIZE, CHEAP. G. W. BINNE V, Auctioneer. QCJEEN-STREET, O N S L E: 22 Packages pRIME T> ACO N. T. 11. H A L L & C O. To .Let. npO LET, Cottage of live rooms, pleas -1! nntly situated.—Apply O. S. Ellis, Howc ttrcet. mO LETrnTstTMai-y's Eoad, Ponsonby, J a protty Cottnge. almost now, with water and gas laid on. and very comfortable; Hplondid view, nenr the beach.—Tanner and Bvans, nnO LET, convenient House, C rooms, Ji bath-room, nnd very comfortablo largo cellar. Spring-street, Ponsonby.—Apply to Mr Kllis, on the promises, or ti Tanner S: Evans, Estate Agents, 71, Queen-streot, TO LET, a New Four-roomed House, with about three-quarters of an acre of Und i pply to Mrs lioyes. Kps^m. TBIO LET, with possession from Ist May, I_ a Six-roomed House at tho Graf ton end of Cariton Gore Itoari, fitted with every con venience.—H'.B.Dickson,Regcnl>streot, Grafton. fipO LET, Mount Eden, new and pretty fi ' Cottage of 5 rooms with about 2 acres of vnlcnriic 'and: rental, 15? p t iv«ii—S. Valid I! : . n ' ;:•>. . Sho. ' ,-d--tr tt. rnio c ;.KT at Noith Sii.ite, a pleasantly .B. situate! Now House of Six rooms and kitcheu.—Dudor Bros., Devonport wharf. TCTOR'THTSHOKK.-To Let, a Furnished -X.% House, splendidly situated.—R. and R. Duder, or Messrs Sumerlicld and Leek, Queen street.



Public Notices. of T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE id JLJ ), TnoMAS Wbiolhy and James Cajtpny, hot! le of Tcuracga, in the Provincial District of Aucli i,, land, ie the Colony cf New Zealand, Sottler; claiming as daviseos under the will of'Jhoma - Dale Wrlgley, or 'inuranga aforesaid, Browe d (deceased), hiving made application to b h Registered a3 Proprietors, in fee-simolo, in al a, those pieces of Lund in tbe eaid Provineia d District, being Allotment 80, of Section I, of th w Town of Tauranea, conlainicg Id perches, am y being the whole cf tli3 Jaml included in Vol. i >b Folio 2SU: also, in one equal undivided moiot: s. or half part of Allotment 83, of Section I, o£ tin ;s 'lown of Tniiranga, conraininfj 21 perches, .In scribed in Vol. S, Folio 3U : also. Lots 1 and V r of the subdivision into Jots o! Mock 18, Ctmrcl '• Mission Kesotvos, Town o£ Tauranga, con laiuiuK 1 rood ana 38 perche?, the whole of the n Ucd included in Vol. 17. Folio 295; aIEO, Allot J insnts 121 and 125, of Section 1, of tho'l own o, i- Tauranßn, cor.taininsc 1 rood and 9 perohe?, tin c whole of the land included in Vol. IU Folio 172 d a'so, Lots 1, 2, 3, 20, and 21, of tho subdivision o: •t Block IS, Uhurc'i iiiesion Reserves, Town o Tanranpn, tho wholo of tho land included ir Vol. Hi Krt'ln UO: and also in that moiety oi 1 Innd co.aiming 88 perches, being lilock 14 v Church ?f'3 iiii 1!< serves, Town cf Tanranga '" included in Vol. 11, Folio 13,—notice is herebj 1 given th»t tho applicants wlil be roistered accordingly, unless caveat forbidding the same r bo lodued at tliia oilice on or before tho 19th daj o.' May next. ? Datiid at tho Land Transfer Office, Auckland • this s:h dM.y of April. 1880. '" TIIKO. KISSLIXO, i, District Land Registrar. j TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OI ' J. C. MORRIN & CO., GROCERS, AUCK [ LAND. I r We, tho undersigned. Trustees in the above Estate, have Sold to Mr Itobsrt Neal, Theatre ' itoyal Buildings, Qneen an>l Victoria streets, I the Tea aud Grocsry Business of J. G. Morrin and Co., also all Debts duo to the listate, and 3 Mr Robert Keal is the only person entitled to rccoivo tho same. a w nwv ) Trustees in the w. w. uw^jn U state of J. O. HERMAN N j Morrin & Co. TJXEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH i MENT, 1 Theatre Royal Buildings, qujeenf and victoria street?, Auokland. ROBERT NEAL, havingpurcuased the Busi -1 ncs3 of J. C. Morrin and Co., bo,<B respectfully , to Eolieit tho Patronage of the Customers of tho . late flrm,assnrinp: (hem that every thing shall bo c dono on his part to merit a continuance of the . same. Grders Delivered Free in Town and Suburb 3. rjHHE LAST WEEK for Gem Photos. ■ftj- O T 1 C E. .2— i ——■ In conscoucnco of the advanced cost of Sheet Window Glass in the Home Market, wo have issued a new Price List. W. PHILLIPS & SON, 05 & 97, Qooen-streot, and Pol'en-strcot, Shortland. ABEL FLETCHER (authorised by the BoroUKh Council of Parnell) is ready and willing at all timos to attend and clear out Cesa-ptrs, ire, Fiid removo Nuisances, in what ever part of the Suburbs sitcatad. Orders cent to tho Post-office, Newton, or to Inspector Lowndes, of Parnoll, will meet with immediat3 attention. EDEN VALE POST-OFFICE. E. S. ALLAN, Family Grocer and Tea Dealer, Valley Road. AGENT for tha Auckland Evening Star. TVTOTICE.—The Lady about Town writes JLi to s»y that "Pnilißma's ia tho Choapea liouce in town for Fancy Drapery and Smal Goods. A splendid lot of Ladles' Underclothingl Hack Combß, Belts, and Neck Frilling (al! prices, i'-cm 21 a yard): r i:ica variety of Gilt nnd [Slack Brooches and Kardnf?s, r!!e*p. Indies from tlio country would do we!l to bay their '•nods iit Williams's, Cheapest ll'^use in town, foot ol Grey-slrcct, fom- riooro from Market entrance (opposito Dumpier's). Ooen till 9 p.m. "Til M.S. PINA F<) H E VOC A L JUi . SCORB 11.M.3. Pinatnvc Pic.no Arrangement JI.M.S. Pinafore Waltzes H.M.S. Pinafore Quadrilles H.M.S. Pinafore Lancera H.M.S. Pinafore Galop li.M.S. Pinafore Polka 11. M.R. Pinafore Famnsia-Dorn To be obtained only at the AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. EDEN TEKRAUc POST OFF^E, MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALKRS and FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terkacb. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Qlanvillo and EUyett), solicit tho patronage of the public: Families waited on for orders. Gooda delivered any part of tho town and suburbs. GO TO BATH to Both's Public Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - stroet East. Chnrpro, ONK SHILLINC*. Onen nil Tveek days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., anil Sunday Mohningr from 0 till 10 am. Tho Bnth-rooma are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Tnrkish towelo, lobli and hair bnuhes, combs, respirators, soap, fto Select bath-roonan (privs to) for Ladies every day, at all hours, *rith female attendance, One Shilling. Flease note the address:—Victoria- Btroot East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and noxt tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart' Auckland JJADAME TJE S O, TUB! PREMIERE VIOLINISTS, AT THE CHORAL HALL ! CIIOK HALL 1 CHORAL HALL! CHORAL HALL ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NTGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! JAMES CAT EX, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STKEKT, Ciosk to Wkllington-strket. 13 &W. HELABY XV« FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHERS WHOLESALE & RETAIL, SHO3TLAND STKKET. Families waited nnon dally for Orders In any part of Town or Suburbs. Prime Corned Boot and Pork (in kegs or tierces) always on hand. Special attention lvon Shipping. EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-KOOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now' Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr F A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in h Great Variety. S1 a Also, landintr. ex ' British Empire,' large o g additions to my Stock. m -a ► ft. An early inspection Is invited, espeolally of 3 x I some Parian Statuary. g " > S The Goods are very Choice. 2 a H H Largo shipments to follow by ' City of ° 2 Quebec' and ' Mcrcia' from London. to o g PSolUng Prices aro such as will induco o o Customers to extend to mo a continuance c! g of their favours. 2 tq My Agents in Txindon. thoroughly conver- 6 h cant with tUo wants oi tho Colonies, aro a < thereby enabled to purchase (for cash) to S § the bot advantage. ffi O EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STREET. 11th February, ISSO. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULEE, Next tho Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registora, Bakers' and Chemists' Day Books, "Band and Choir Music Books, RULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIO AND MAGAZINES BOUN JAND J. SOPPET. • Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland JA ME f S BUTCHER*. CARTER. CONTRACTOR, &o. Ococia Cwrtod and Delivered troia BMf's side on Shortest Notice. Ballaot Supplied Newoastlfl snd Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firowood (oat or unoafc) raasonabU. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP and CANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CttEEK, RICHMOND. Cfflos! Oorham-street, Auckland, Cash Purchasers o£ Tallow, Wool, Sheepsklnß and Bones. TAIT B R O T H E R S MARELR AND FRKK3TONK MASONS. '.iojiurueuU., Uead-aMJtieb, Tombs, and. lrou Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed n a Superior Stylo. Prices and Desigas free on application. Address: CORNER o* RUTLAND & LORNK-STREBT'S' Auckland.



Public Notices. :.mrous c r i n g £ h TROUFe RIN G S ! l- LarßcDcsiga of Patterns for thoComiogSeaso: 5. TROUSERINGS! 8 Autumn and Winter Goods Jubt Opaned U) a TROUSERINGS! 11 Wc3t of England Tweeds, in all £ hades. il TROUSERINGS! c Scotch and Bunnookbura Tweeds. j1 TROUSERINGS! •. Colonial Tweeds, in Lar^o Variety to aclcet frou I TUOUBERINGB! ° French and Geiwan Tweede, in all I oxturcs. 9 .1 Si R O U S X li I H V, S 3 ALL MATERIALS THOROUOIILY SHRU.Mv AND HAND-MABE, AT \ H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, : Merchant Tailor & Habitmakeb, [ Opposite tho South British Insurance Building 1 SnORTLAND-STKKET. ADCKLAMJ. p , „, ' " XN THE GLOMING."—Just received I J. i por mail steamer. — Auckland Music Ware T hou;o. J AST WEEK for the Gem Gallery TVfEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOO] Xi (Rkv. Petbb Mason, 8.a.) Tho Second Quarter will begin on MONDAY NKXT, the 19th instant. Terms per Quarter Pupils above 10 y^a- >\ £1 lls 6u: under 10 year; £1 la; Drawing (oxtra), 103 Cd branches English, Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics. Kvouinß Class, per quarter, £2 2s ; Prlvati Tuition, Hi 2a. " "H~\ TJNKDIN ECHO" (price, 2<l) JLP Robert Stout Editor.—Obtained frou Messrs Way te, Fair.-*, or Campbell, liooksellars. DANCING TAUGHT, Friday Even incs, at 7.30. Carlton Academy, Hob3on !3trect. Terms, £1 Is quarterly, or 7s 6d monthly in advanco.—Charles B. Andrew. WOT PIES! HOT PIES " J. TEEMAINVmany rears■wlthNell Mcfalhm of tho Scotch Pin House, Victoria), mipjlie HOT SCOTCH PIES every Satui-.dav Night at the City Market House. QjTAIIUHU LODGE, No. 14 The Annual Celebration o? the Opening oC thi Lodge will be hold at the Pnbiie Hall, Ot.ihuhu on WEDNESDAY, April 21, with a Grawi Concert Ball. Tho proceeds will b< devoted to the New Hall, Newton. Concert at S Dancing at 10 o'clock. Ticket ■), 23 6d each; may bo had of any of the brethren. Tickets of eariicr date available on this occasion. LAUNDRY. Wo beg mo-it rcspectully to inform tho inhabi tants of Auckland and neighbourhood that we havo commenced ho Laundry .Business at Shelly lieach Road, Ponsonby, whore Washing, Mangling and .Ironing will bo dono on the shortest notice, and at reasonable charges. We use no friction either by hand or brush, conse quently Clothing washed by no will wear much loncer than whoa washed in the usual manner, All Clothos will be fetched to the Laundry and returned to the owners free of chargo for carri age. Lace Curtains dressed.—YoursTOPpeetfully, J. & A.IMILLS.—P.S.: Orders may be ldit at Mr Campbell's, Stationer, Quoou-stroet. TO-NIGHT I mO-NIGHT! JL URSO CONCERTS ! URSO CONCERTS! URSO CONCERTS! Choral Hall! Choral Hall: CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN, &c. Drawings, Maps find Plsna compiled, Drawn to Scale from Rough Sketches or Traced. Addres^e?, £c, Illuminated In the Highest Style of tho Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans uid LHojrrajjhs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—Corner of Shortland and O'ConneU Street?, Auckland. DON'T KTJN OLD ENGLAND DOWN," a New Patriotic Song, i-i having an immense rua in K'ngland. Copies just received por mail-steamer at tfce Auckl nd Music Warehouse. [Established 1868. TLTR. T. TRAFFORD, R.S.D.K, SUP-GBON DENTIST.- WAKEFIELD.STR;EET, Near Queen-street. B, F. B. WOODHAM, ■ Tkachek of the Pia? opobtk and Harmonium. Address, care of Mr Newton Fairs, Music seller and Stationeer, Queen-street. jTI E E AND POTIER VJT COACH-BUILDKRS, GREY-STREET, Aucklakd. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue Gum and all kinds o£ Hardwood, at lowest market prices. W PHILLIPS AND SONS, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Pfcperhangifgs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes. Ifrench Polish, Gold Leaf, Artista' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frames and TapesWy Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Shashea, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully acked.—9s and 97. QUEEN-STREET. Of P. GIBBONS & LO. • WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, COAL, FIREWOOD, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WELLES LEY.STREET Auckland. /^IL-CLOTHING! OIL-CLOTHING ! ship-chandler, sail, tent, and tarpaulin maker, Queen and Fokt streets, Has pleasure in calling attention to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF OIL-CLOTHING, Which ho is now Selling at VERY LOW PRICES. A, B. D. would take this opportunity of thank ing tho Shipping Community and General Public for tho very liberal support accorded to him in tho past, and assures them that no efforts shall bo wanting on hi-i part !o merit (heir continued confidenco. Special Prices to Storekeepers and Wholesale Buyers. O T 1 C E. jJn GAS REGULATORS. GAS REGULATORS. HORNE'S PATENT GAS REGULATORS. GAS A CCOUNTS REDUCED 30 TO 40 PEE CENT. Eole Agents for New Zealand: A. & T. BUR T, DUNEDIN. We have appointed Mr W. J. MARKS, Plumber and Gas-fltter, Chapel-street, Sole Agent for tho above in Auckland. A Regulator can be seen at his premises, where full informa tion regarding them will be given, A. & T. B U RT, DUNEDIN W. C. D FifTT?' &THESQREAT MACHINEgIMPORTKR, is nobody's agent ! mport3 Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuine Arm and Platform Frister & Rossman Princess of Wales Wertheim Homo Companion, the New \v heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co'e New Grover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good- Makers, All of which are for Bale on Weekly Payment! of 2/6. One Month's Fieo Trial, with option 0 changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house b' the best Machinist in the Colony. Machine kept in order twelve months free of charge. These are some of tho advantages of Pm chasing at tho GREAT DEPOT, OTTEKN-STREET



Tenders. ; j AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD.' TEXDSKS FO1! 15-TON CRAKE, AND l'Oii LAYING BCBEW MOOKINGS. Harbour Bo ird Office, ~ Auckland, April 13,1850. Separate Tenders will ba received at th:3 Office untiITUKSI'AY. the -'Oth in3t., at noon. ! for S'lpplrin^ n. 1">-V,ii Crane, and for Laying Screw Mooring, in lonm of nlins and spucifi* eatios-s to be seen at. the Kr.uiuaer's Oltlco. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed respectively, ''Tendei: for Crane," or "Tender lor laying t-crcw Moorings." D. 11. JIcKSNZIB, ! s Chairman. • m O CARP X N T E 11 S. Tendera will be received cr.til NOO^1 cf tin > )Bt!i £or Eundry works to a residence in Fratiklia Road. i- 1?. REALS fc SON, Architects. nnO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS Tendera w.ll bo received until neon cf WED • NESD&T, for Two Cottages in Jennyn-streefi (labour only). JAMKSIWRIGLBY, Lj Architect. TO CARPENTERS AND PAINTERS. —^— : Tenders will bj iccoivod up to noon en ' ', THURSDAY, thfi 2?n,-l ir.stunt. for Krocting : (labour orly) and Painting a I3ui:dirg in Union i-treet, 3 1-lan?, Sc, a*; cur ofli:?, Queen street. HDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects, ; Diviaends. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Transfer Books of this Bank will ba i Closed from FRIDAY, the DtH instant, ta THURSDAY, tho 22nd idem, both days in -1 elusive. By order of. tho Eoard oE Directors. j D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, Ist April. 1880. j Meetings. ' rjnßE Pilt-strect Wesleyan Band of Hope I Meeting will be held in the Upper "chool > room THIS EVENING. A pood Programme* will be provided by tho Three Kinds' students l (European and Native). 7 o'clock eliarp. HUOSSONBY KINKING CLUB, g A General Meeting of the Mcmbprs will taka . plive, in tho Poneouby Hal1, at 8 o'clock, on ■ FRIDAY KVKMNG, IGthinstmt. Business : Toßeotive Balance sheet, Elcctioa , of Offices, Sco, W. W. GUDGEON, Hen. Sec, i BASK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notlco is hereby Riven that the HALF 1 YEARLY GENER4.L MEETING of tho Pro prietors of thi3 B :nt will be held at the Bank ing-house in Auckland on THURSDAY, tho 22nd day of April next, at noon, for tho urposo ! of receiving tha Report of the Diructora for tho . Half-year ending 3lst instant, and for any other business that may be brought beforo tha mcc ting- By order of the Beard of Directors. D. L MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, 17th March, 1350. f ■ORITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCTETY. Tho Annual PubU.c Meeting will he ho'.dia the Youn? Men's Rooms, on MONDAY. 19th, instant. Chair to be lak^n at 7.30 o'clock p.m. Cc'lleclioss will be made in aid of the Society's Funds. H. H. T.AWRY, Hod. Secretary. Ancklanc", April 14th, 153. cog, ¥ OVAL ORANGE Ml^gzfi B_J INSTITUTION. mSjE fvl A ?p?cinl Meeting of X^JSaPSiii Grand Lodge will bo ,y<^s«Krs^3l held on FRIDAY next, ifllttX'dsSrm- iis^ 23rd instant, at the Halt, m\C^X^f^f\_ Newton, at 7 30 p.m. «m iJw ' 9 *S sharp. Husinesa: To ar (SPV4l*s*s. range fo? 12th July Cele *2F\r^vrf3rsJT-3" bration a':d other ini &_MxiP.?(L-_ portant matters. All Arch-purple Men are invited. By order. R.W.G.M. Personal. IF Petee Hutchinson will call at G. Bryett's, Tailor. &hortiand-stroer, he will hear about his pocket-book. VyiLLIAM GEORGB SALE, formerly » 7 of Mar cbester. Important communica tion from home for you at oar L'ffice.—Macassey and Co., Solicitors, Dunedin. /^EOUGE MOOUts wishes to find the HjT addro-s of R. Jordan, passenger per ship 'Adamar.t.'—Address, T. Powi.ll, Blue Post Dining Koowa, Queen-street. LEFT in a. Shop in Queen-street, on St. Patrick's Day, a Lady's Ulster and a Kit. Kindly Jeiva address of Blup at this office. Municipal Notices. "H3 OVAL COMMISSION ON LOCAL INDUSTRIES. I shall be glad to receive information from. Persons interested in Local Manufactures as to tho best means of assisting their further de velopment, and a'so suggestions regailKg tha establishment of New Industries. ; As It is necessary that information relat'ng i to Auckland should ba forwarded soon to tia Commissioners, I have to ask that cemmunica- ; tions on this subject be sent to me during the i present week. TrfO?. PEACOCK, Mayor. Mayor's Office, Auckland, April 13,1850. Board ana Kesiaence. j SUPERIOR Board and Residence with. respectable family • fjw minutes' wait from Junction of Grey and. Quean-streets, Bath room, Piano, &c. Terms moderate; references exchanged. —For address, apply Stab Office. \ VACANCY for two Gentlemen; terms JC&- moderate. — Mr3 Hastings, Woodbine- Cottsgo, Groy-atrec*. "T\fORTIICOT£~BAY HOUSE, Stokes' Xl Poiut.—ResiJenco, with Board and at tendancs, for a gentleman and hia wife, 50a a week. Singlo lady or Uent, 30s —All particulars at Webb' Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. /GOVERNOR URO WxiE HOTEL, yJT HOBSON-STIiEKT Board and liodging 20s per wee Mnsla room) .-'2;« Lioat and t'ouna. LOST. —If the person who has taken a Silk Umbrella "(hy mi3<ake) from tho Pon sonby Omnibu?, this morning, will leave saina at this ofi'ieo the owner will feel obliged. A. j reward will be given. jf«-g REWARD?— Lost, fiom (.inelmnga^ 3&JL on or about the 17lh March, ode Bar Maro Horf-e; shoo 'urand on near shoulder.— Anyone returning the Kline to John Bronnan,. near Mount Smart, shall rooeive tho abova roward. (iunsmitiia. 7^'uns! riuNSi nuNs" W. H. HAZARD, GUNMAK2R, WHOLESALE AJCD ItETAIL DEALER lit FIREARMS AND GUN MATERIALS, IGS, QUEEN'-STRKET. Begs to announce that he has Just Received LARGE ADDITIONS to his STOCK op BREF.CH AND MUZZLE-LOADING GOTS, Rifles, Revolvers, Pistols, Etc. cnokebore brkach-loaders, ByJW. W. Greener, F. Bland & Sons, and Othec ■\ve!l-known makers. A. 8. d 11.li. Pin Firo D.B. Guns, from .. ..550 ; B.L. Central Fire D.B. Gues, from 5 10 O B.L. ~ Chokebares, by Greener .. It 0 0 , B.L. „ ~ Bland & Son 310 10 0 i Good Serviceable S.B. M.U Guts .. 1 10 0 D.B. M.L. Gons .. 217 S" M.L, Duck Guns i 10 0 C.F. B.L. do. do,. No. 1 Guage .. ..£0 0 0 , B.L. Revolvers, from 12 6 £ Saloon Hiflos ißoy's Bree^h-loadere) .. 0 0 y HUNPBHDS 01' GtIJS TO CIIOOSK FlfOM. S AMMUNITION, &C. SPOETINO BEQCISITES OF EVBKY DFSCKIPTION. Repairs promptly and efficiently executed on thtf Most Reasoiiablc Tornis,