said. He replied : Told him (Jeffery) that 1 left at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Witness eaidhe believed that Simon was the offendor. He said "no tis Biddick's Fijian boy, h6 went to town in the morning." He left Constable atrathern with the prisoner, as he wished to get dressed. Ho went out- Bide to speak to Keuben. All of a sudden the prisoner rushed out of the whare, and ran towards the bush. He escaped, searched for him with others, all that day, and through the night without finding him. He had to leave to attend to other duties.

Billy, a Fijian at present living in Auck land deposed ; saw Simon on Wednesday last on board the Transit, by the Wharf; it was at 4 o'clock, had not then heard of the asfault, but heard that Simon had run away ; asked Simon what he was doing there. Was working for Mr Hendry, who said what do you think about going to Kohimarama to catch Simon ? Witness replied why should we go down there when he is on the Transit, at the wharf ? Dacre, myself, and two officers went down to the vessel and caught Simon. Asked him why he escaped into the bush, Simon said he did not know; told another Fijian named Johnny, that he had caught hold of a young girl. The Transit sailed the next day. Reuben, native of Fiji, deposed that he lived at Kobimarama. Knew Simon, he ■went to town on Saturday, the 14th, started at ten o'clock. The remainder of this witnesses evidence was corroborative of that given by Detective Jeffrey. Johnny, a Fijian, deposed to seeing the father, mother, and daughter in the station yard on Wednesday. He asked Simon if that was the girl. He said "yes." This was the evidence for the prosecution. The depositions were then read over to tno prisoner, who was fully committed for trial.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS. Yesterday Concluded.

(Before Messrs J. M. Dargaville and W. J,

Hurst, Justices of the Peace.)

ALLEGED CRUELTY BY A SCHOOLMASTER,

William H. Binden was summoned to j<nswer a charge of severely beating Edward Golding at the Newton School on the 17th inst.

Mr Hesketh appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty. Mr Armstrong, for the complainant, explained the nature of the case.

Maria Golding, mother of Edward Golding, deposed that her son had played the truant two days, and, on taking him to school on tho third day, she requested Mr Binden not to beat him. He recommended that he {should be handed over to Constable Abrams. In the evening she discovered that her boy liad been severely beaten about the body. W r Cole and other? called to inquire about the boy. She had not chastised the boy, nor caused the marks on his body. He was one of thirteen children.

gjolm Golding, father of the boy, deposed to the stale of his son's body, had no objection to his «on being corrected, he never chastised his boy left that to his mother, had his business to attend to which took up hia whole time ; did not know Mr Binden personally, he broughthis boy down to the police station ; was persuaded to do so by Mr Coad, Mr Donald and another ; he did not start this prosecution.

Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh; never heard a word about paying expenses. William J. Donald, of JNewton, member of the Newton School committee, deposed that he was asked by Mr Coad to see young Golding as he had been sadly beaten. The boy was stripped nnd he observed that he had been cruelly beaten; he had sons of his own, and they wanted a licking occas ionally ; Mr Binden was a comparative stranger to him ; he bore no ill-well towards Mr Binden.

James McGregor, storeman, chairman of the committee, gave similar evidence, had never had any complaint against Mr Binden before.

Andrew Coad, bootmakei^ of Pitt-street, heard a rumour that young Golding had been severely beaten aud called to see for himself. He considered that the beating was far too severe. He subsequently weut to see the boy with Dr Purchas and Mr Donald.

Constable Jonas Abrams deposed to receiving a memo, from the head station to the effect that Edward Golding had been severely flogged at the Newton J*ast School. Saw Mr Kennedy who handed him the cane. Saw Mr Bindon the next morning. Said he supposed he should hear more of it, and laste'the fruits of he"ad-mastership.

Wm. H. Bindon, head-master of the school, made a statement of the occurences, and several witnesses testified to a severe beating of the boy by his mother.

The Bench finally dismissed the case, each paying his own costs.

Maori Prisoners' Trial.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DUNEDIN, Tuesday. It is staled that the counsel for the native prisoners have determined to contest the validity of the Governor's action iv assent ing to the Maori Prisoners' Trial Bill, on the grounds of the bill being repugnant to the law of England, and outside the Governor's instructions. Writs ■will be served on the Governor by some of the prisoners, claiming damages for illegal imprisonment.

THE REGULATION OF GAS SUPPLY.

Physical difficulties exist in the supply of gas as of water. Water consumers are supplied at very different pressures, the pressure varying as tlo the levels of the area of supply ; the pressure in the lowet level-! being in excess of ordinary require ments, ■whilst; the pressure in the highest levels will often barely give supply as re quired. The converse is experienced in giving a supply of gas. Consumers at the liigherlevels, uulessthe pressure is regulated l\ nd the supply in excess, and unless the mains of the Company have been planned with skill consumers in the lower levels will run the risk of being without a full supply. Until recently the variation* ot pressure have received little or no attention from gas engineers, principal'y from the absence of a rcliablo instrument for governing tne supply. Latterly, however, a good deal of attention has been bestowed upon the subject, and several makers of gas apparatus have brought out " sheet governors," but none of them, so far as is at present known, are thoroughly reliable. The Auckland Company hayo some of these instruments fixed on their distributing mains, and tl c number will most certainly be increased if tho engineer is satisfied of their efficiency. The result of increasing the number will be to reduce the preesure in certain districts, arul so taxing the capabilities of consumers' pipes to the full. TVhen these alterations will be made must, of course, rest with the Gns Company. The object aimed at is to decrease the leakage in the Company's pipes, and to give a uniform supply. But notwithstanding the arrangement referred to, local inequalities of pressure will still exist. To meet this difficulty great efforts have been made by the Company to intro duce, through the usual channels of trade improved regulating apparatus in the form of improved burner.", globes, and regu latois. A few ot these have been im ported, but not in quantities or variety sufficient to meet the demand. The Com pany have therefore received from London ex Adamant, a variety of sample regulators, globes, and burners, from which selection will be made, and when the stock is re ceived, the Company will be prepared to supply them upon the usual liberal terms, and also to advise where they may be used to advantage on the part of the consumers. Tlut great advantage may be derived in the use of regulating apparatus if applied judiciously; tho whole plant of the Gas Company boars ample testimony, and judging from the position the Cornpauy have latterly assumed towards their customers in introducing apparatus, we feel sure their customers are safe in the hands of the Company.

We hear that a series of select boxing matches with gloves will be given in the Darby-street Hall, commencing to-morrow nigh t.

"Le Comte Ory" and Auber's "Philtre" are two operas which the Grand Opera in Paris brings ont this season.

The following recommendation was made by the Works Committee at the City Council to-day :—" That the Surveyor be iiiatructod to have the sewers periodically flushed in dry weather, and further, that gullies or natural water channels be kept free from rubbish."

It was a delicate piece of sarcasm iv the boai der who sent his landlady a razor, neatly inclosed in a handsome silk-lined case and labeled "Butter-knife."

" How nicely this corn pops," said a young man who was sitting with bis sweetheart be fore the file. " Yes," she responded, de murely, " it's got tver being green." _ A Washington girl tells her unprotected sisters that the best way to put to confusion a mm who stares at them in the street cars is to steadily look at his feet.—"Syracuse He r ald."

Chicago has decided to close up its music psloons at 10.30 o'clock. The idea is that aft;r that hour everybody is either too drunk cr too sleepy to care for music.

Correspondence.

THE EARTH-CLOSET SYSTEM.

(To the Editor.)

SIR, —I cannot agree with your correspon dent, "E.T.S. " that to carry out the true earth-closet system, it is at all necessary that the Corporation should go in for an ex. penditure of thousands of pounds merely to experiment upon a system of this kind aud giva a fi»t billet to some one with earth, closet on the brain. I say contracting for a work of this kind is the most economical way of going about it. There is, generally, too much log-rollinginthesystem advocated by your correspondent, " K.C.S." What 1 should recommend would be this : do away with all the cesspools by all means. Let the contractor supply a certain quantity of dry earth to every household, where they require it at a nominal charge, or as part of his contract price. Give the Inspectors of Nuisance 3 power to enforce cleanliness and compliance with the Public Health Act, with such a salary as would enable them to live without being depen dent upon other sources for their mainten ance. Let these officers feel tbat so locg as they do their duty they shalt be protected from outside influences. As the inspectors of Nuisances are already responsible iv a great measure to the Councils ot the boroughs they represent for the cleanliness of the dis trict what reason is there to elect other officers over their heads who may have a hobby to ride, not at their own expense, but at the expense of the public at large. Besides, will it pay ?—I arr, etc,— Looker On.

BRITISH LAW IN THE COLONIES.

(To the Editor),

Sir,—British law is said to have for one of its bases, that great principle -justice. It will certainly not do to look to the colonies, or at least to New Zealand, for an example of impartiality in that respect. According to the action taken by the New Zealand Government from time to time, wuen the natives have been guilty of offences against English law—of murder, robbery. &c. it would seem that the British Constitution, so boasting; of its strength, its resources, and the cleverness of its politicians, have to give way before the Maoii legislators. The way that grand fabric keeps, or in aDy way holds its own with To Whiti's Government, is by conciliating tbe niggers at the public expense. By feeding a lot of lazy, good-for nothing, dissolute, druuken beggars out of the pockets of the hard worked settler?. If Te Whiti is seized with the spirit of prophecy, the Press send specials and the columns of the dailies teem with the eccentricities of tbi3 in sana, self-styled prophet—than whom a more detestable villain does not exist. Poor man, he has a cold in his head, and the Europeans look upon it as if it were a life and death matter. He has in digestion, through pampering his vicious appetite, and people look upon it as a "sign of the times." He and his government should be beneath the notice of a govern ment consisting of men claiming England as their birthplace. Either take no notice of Te Whiti at all, or put such a screw upon him as will eventually stop his infernal chattering and nonsensical gibberish. ]n this colony an Englishman is looked at as a secondary consideration to a Maori. An European is murdered, having given no pro vocation, and the Government, after stirring themselves a little, end the matter by giving sugar, tea, and blankets to the villain who has slain their fellow • countryman. No retiibution fol lows on the heels of the ba«e perpetrator of the cowardly action, and instead of show ing the natives that wo arc not to be trilled with, we act in Mich a manner as to en courage them in their lawlessness, aud by such uction cause a directly opposite result to that desired. They see that we give them presents, and they mistake thaffor timidity on our part—hence the undisguised contempt with which wo and our law :uo treated by them. On the contrary ; let an Englishman shoot a Maori, even undei the greatest provocation, and ho is summarilly dealt with, aud hanged. If he attempts to escape he is tracked, and hunted down as if he were a dog—even though he go to Siberia. The other day I was passing up Queen-street, when a Maori (who had evidently had too much liquor) came out, and began to affectionately hug one of the passers by. 'J he unfortunate " hugged " one was thereby nearly suffo cated.- When he ultimately got loose, he gave thcMaoii a blow on the chest—and nearly knocked him over. A policeman came up at the time, who had witnessed the whole affair, and tapping the Britisher on the shoulder, told him "He must not hit the Maori on any account." '1 he man turned away, aud the Maoris stood laugh ing at their iudependaucc, and the impunity with which they could break the laws of the land. Until the Maoris arc taught that they are only here by sufferance, there will be endless bothers aud difficulties, but after they have been dealt with in a. /inn and un mistakeable manner, they will learn to res pect and obey, what they now despise and evade.—Yours &c, Polyphemus.

HAMILTON BOROUGH.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—ln the interests of the Ratepayers of our little Borough, I crave a small space in your valuable columns, to bring under their notice the persistent attempts to deprive them of their rights. It is true there has been a good deal of squabbling in the Council, but as a close observer of the causes of this I have come to the conclusion that it hns been due to a clique, not repre senting the interests of the Burgesses as a whole, but to a party furthering their own selfish and dishonourable ends in their cap acity as Councillors. Until very recently there have becu a majority, but now are in a minority, and striving to restore their influence aud power to the prcjudico and monetary losses of the' Borough. An election to fill another vacant scat in the Council comes off on 1 hursday next, and the burgesses should look to it keenly ; that of the five candi dates nominated they select the one who will be no party to jobbery, but who will support the party recently come into power, and fairly and honestly representing them. If they with to see things right, and an cud to squabbling, let them vote for Hamilton Borough for Hamilton people.—l am, etc.,

Ratepayer, Hamilton, 24th February, 1880.

"WHAT WILL MRS. GRUNDY SAY?"

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —I have long been interested in the Sunday versus Sabbath question. In Feb ruary, 1879, after sonic correspondence had appeared in one of our newspapers on the subject of the statuary lately placed in the Museum, 1 took the opportunity to sug gest and urge in the same journal the open ing of the Museum on Sunday, aud now that the subject has come, I might say " officially," before the public, you will oblige by granting me room for a few remarks. I shall not interfere with the discussion pending between "Fourth Com mandment " and " Charity." To Mr Edger belongs the honour of broaching in the official quarter the opening of the Museum on Sundays, aud I have no doubt but tin t a majority of the Council ot the Institute were willing that it should be opened, only there was the serious question, "What will Mrs Grundy say ?" staring them in the face. Is it not wonderful the formal defer ence society pays Mrs Grundy. Though we do not believe in Mrs Grundy—even ridicule her, as a formal, lifeless, used-up old thing—yet, when we are eagerly haukering after the introduction of some new way and new subjects to occupy our leisure time, the question of questions is, "What will Mrs Grundy say?" It does not matter that the public or a majority of the public is satisfied that he proposed innovation is unobjectionable ; that it will prove a large source of pleasure, of instruction, and of usefulness ; the in evitable question turns up " what will Mrs Grundy say." Hence everyone is afraid of stepping out through fear of being spotted by Mrs Grundy. Even newspapers (with ail respect to you, sir,) are not exempt from this oppressive deference to the old lady. But let au unpopular subject become a safe one and then editors will tell how they have long held the opinion which has be come popular, and will refer to proof in printed utterances of theirs published years ago. But it is said Mrs Grundy is socially useful, the fear of her keeping us from travelling or developing too fast. However that may be, I am of this opinion that if the longing of the people for the in troduction of any desired relish to the general insipidity of life, aud of Sunday life in particular, is Dot intense enough to make them face Mrs Grundy, they deserve to remain as they are, and have neither the Museum nor any other avenue of escape f'om ignorance opened to them. The way to face Mrs Grundy, is to draw a petition to the Council, and memuers of the Auck land Institute, and have it signed by every person who really approves of the opening of the Museum on Sundays, and who will not postpone signing uutil an answer is given to the ques tion " What will Mrs Grumly say." This course would shew whether there is a general feeling or not in favour of opening. If the number of signa

tures proved the feeling to be general, no doubt the Council and members of the Institute would concede the privilege. If the public are indifferent and express no decided feeling on the matter, the Museum will, no doubt, remain closed iv accordance with tli3 precepts of Mrs Grundy.—l am, etc., A. Campbell.

25th February, ISSO.

FOURTH COMMANDMENT

(To the Editor.)

Sir,-Your correspoudent, who with no little complacency, signs himself " Fourth Commandment," assumes tbat his view is the only one that recognises the beneficence and imperativeness ot thnt command. He has advanced nothing in proof thereof, or to show that opening the Museum on Sun day afternoon is contrary to the spirit of that command. He persists in speaking of "amusement," as I think it was he who very profanely talked of the performance of the Messiah as " amusement." Be should remember there are those who take a much higher view than that; and who lament sincerely that with too many the Sunday religious services are but amusement. The Fourth Command forbids slavish work, and proclaims liberty and rest to the oppressed toiling millions, both of men and beasts; being prophetic of the day when all laborious servitude shall have passed away, before a holy condition of brotherly love that will make all time one unbroken Sabbath. Now to some of us Ihe Museum and sacred music by elevating men are among the influences that will mater ially «iid towards this end ; while we are convinced that they are likely to be just as devoutly enjoyed on Sunday afternoons as the church services in the evening or morn ing. " Fourlh Commandment " should remember that his views are neither Jewish, Apostolic nov Protestant (Luther was accus tomed to make purchases on the Sunday) but simply Puritanic. That may be no argument against them, but it should lead your correspondent to abstain from treating our views as uuchristian, We think them far more Christian than his ; and if he is pleased to look upon us (as he says) as "Wolves in sheeps' clothing," we may think that there are also " Sheep in wolves' clothing."—Yours &c,

Public Good,

THE COMMON GOOD OF MANKIND.

(Io the Editor).

Slit, — There lias been such diversity of opinion on matters in regard to the Sabbath, 1 may be pardoned for expressing mine, the Sabbath as a day of rest. I think that all will admit that if bodily exertion or animal activity was continuous, it would be ruinous ; for, when labour is carried on without intermission, the body prematurely droops and dies —the muecular euergy and the animals spirit can only bear a certain strain, and beyoud that the vital cord is destroyed—man and beast perisheth, while labour is necessary for the support of auitnal existence. "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread." The one day in seven (whether that day named bo tho divine Sabbath it is not necessary to ques tion) relieves the labourer from bodily toil and common - day circumstances, gives rest to the weary body and enables the system to recruit its strength and start again with fresh energy ; but that roan in hi* animal capacity is unlike the inferior animals, inasmuch as he possesses an intellectual, moral and spiritual.uature, and how to deal with these is the great question of the day, Home men of deep thought advocate Sunday evening concerts as a means of improving the moral tone, and leading tho creature to sing "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and gocd will toward men ;' the opening of the museum, our railways, steamboat and othe r conveyances to carry people from an unwholesome and impure atmosphere, to spend a portion of the day in bodily recrcn* tion, and worship God through the medium of external nature ; or take a casual after noon's walk in the fields, contemplating the iitness of things, from the beautiful flower that adorns the path to tho rude formation, of the rock, and the adaptation of the human miud (o the enjoyment of the images they present. But however intelligible tho silent expres sions of outward nature may be to individual minds, to the mass cf society these studies are not so interesting, few can take " sermons from stones and good in everything." But if the common good of mankind can be promoted that while the body has relief from toil, that the mind could havo tho spiritual advantages—for temporal and spiritual are found to stand in mutual connection. Now this is the problem for our philanthropists, to provide for tho physical, intellectual and moral well being, .anil that too where no labouring class can be doomed to continual dredging in administrating to the pleasures of others and have a right to be exempt from toil. Again, the fact "One day of seven" was set apart by the highest possible example, in which man might forego his other concerns in life, and rejoice in his existence, aud sing tho Creator's praise. Hence, » Sabbath duly kept is essential to the salvation of the human race, and to the support of Christian principles in the world. Though somo deuying the universal and permanent obligation of the fourth com mandment, they readily admit its impor tance as an ecclesiastical appointment in spreading religious light and truth. And there are those, who possess little or no sympithy for theSabbatb, have kindled the lires of controversy, imagining that the opportunity has arrived; they have already proffered their sentimental sophistries airayed in the robe of philanthropy, Christ ian people, fellow workmen beware least the Sabbath be encroached upon other than it was meant by its great author. Already have people made gain, aye, a trade on the Sabbath,under the cloak of being a benefit to mankind, aud taken their ill-gotten money to fresh lields and pastimes new to dpend at leisure.—Yours, etc., Impromptu.

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon, the following members being present:—The Mayor, and Councillors Gvldie, Nathan, Offer, Thomp son, Waddel, Crowther, and Buchanan.

EErAiBS. -Mr Thosi Slator wrote win reference lo the necessity for certain repaiis being mado to the water tank! 1, etc., at the market.—Received and deferred. for further enquiry.—Mr F, Hewiu called attention to the ''dangerous state of many of the stone faciegs around the fireplugs" particularly those situated in Queen-street. —The letter was received with thanks, and the- Surveyor was in structed to surround with concrete thrpe or four of the most dangerous lire plugs.

Legal Conveyance— Messrs Whitakcr aud Knssell wrote enclosing for the Council's endorsement fri'in P. Wiight to J. Scarrott of a. light of way from Lorne-Btrcet.— Referred to Works Committee.

A Difficulty Settied.—The Secre tary of the Pensonby Highway Board for warded a cheque of the sriiall amount claimed by the Council,"and which had pre viously been disputed.

Compensation.—A claim for £20 in rcspeet of the recent works in Drake-street was received from Mrs O'Hare.—lteferred to Works Committee.

Union-street.—A petition was received from Dr. Purchas and a number of residents iv Union-street, praying that the thorough fare should be made as soon as possible, and promising not to send in any claims for compensation, provided the permanent levels were not altered, —Referred to Works Committee.

Asphalt.—Mr Hatswell wrote asking the Council to authorise a coating of tar being lad over the asphalt in Princes street.—Referred to the Surveyor with power to act.

Water.—A letter was received from Mr J. M. 'Alexander, with refeience to the extension of the city |water supply to rfcton-street—liefer-red to the Works Com mittee.

Works Cojimitte.—The fortnightly re port of this Committee was read. The most important items contained in it are as follow :— (1). That until the Government give unconditional consent to this it ad being cut as required, the Surveyor to be instructed to have the same made safe for trallic at once. (2). That the cuttiug in Upper Union-street, prayed for by Dr. Purchas, be completed as soou as the consent of all 1 ersons aftected thereby has been received. r3). That in consideration jjof the petition tequesting the Council to kerb and channel (he footway in Freeman's Bay be deferred until the Surveyor shall have reported if any cutting is required to the permanent level, and the cost of continuing the same t) Union-street. The report stated further that, "after careful ami extended dolibera tions " with regard to Dr Kinder's claim of £67 5s Gd, it had been agreed to pay him Inn sum nf £40 in full satisfaction of hia claim, With regard to fie other cases, the retention of Messrs Touks, Watson, Biiiney, Maguire, and Cherry as witnesses was authored as well as such other persons, as the solicitors might deem necessary.

Library Committee.—The report of the Library Sub-committee stated that accounts amounting to about £120 had been paid. It nlso recommended (1) That Mr E. Wayte be notified to discontinue the Eupply of periodicals, and (2) That the Surveyor be instructed to report upon the cost of neces sary repairs of iittiug up wain building as a Free Public Library.

Operations on the West Coast.

PROGRESS OF ROAD-MAKING.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)

HAWERA, this day. Tub fatigue party of Constabulary started work this morning, marching from Otakeho to Kakarakea Bush in order to take up that work at the point they had reached when making the road formation for the late camp at Kaipuni. The Otakeho is an improvement on the late camp, being freer from dust.

A CURIOUS BLUNDER.

The present made yesterday will keep the men in vegetable? for some time, aud the fat bullock aud pigs prove a welcome addition to their rations of moat, which are considered by the Constabulary to be some what scanty in quantity. The gift came in the name of Te Whiti aud Tohu, and was presented by Patu Waia, who is chief of the Parihaka portion, in this district. The old man in making the presentation by a slip of the tongue, said " Governor Roberts" iustead of Colonel Roberts. The mistake has a significance, as showing that the Governor was in possession of the old man's thoughts when he was making the offering. When prompted by the other Natives the chief tried to correct himself, but the word " Colonel" was not so easy tor him as Governor, perhaps, and "Governor" instead remained in his speech. If these gifts increase in quantity in the same ratio as the two already given, we may expect a heap as high as Mount Egmont by the time we reach Parihaka.

THE ROYAL COMMISSION,

The Commission held their first sitting for actual business at Hawera, yesterday, but I have not heard with what result.

(Fkom Another Correspondent.)

YESTERDAY'S SITTING OF THE COMMISSION.

HAWEKA, this day.

Before mid-day yesterday not fewer than 100 Maoiis had come in t) see Commission, and the result was a long sitting. A good deal of discussion ensued with regard to a certain reserve of 700 acres, which was first given to the Maoiis, and then taken from them, as the Government wanted it, other land and more of it was offered instead. The Government claimed to be able to do so iv consequence of the land being confiscated. Tho commissioners deferred taking, auy further evidence upon the matter until certain documentary evidence was produced. Little of great interest transpired during the proceedings yesterday.

The French Immigrants.

At the meeting of the City Council this afternoon His Worship the Mayor moved: — " That this Council desires emphatically to express the feeling of indignation which exists amougst the citizens of Auckland in reference to the action of the French authori ties of New Caledonia in sending a vessel with released convicts to our shores. The Council calls upon the Government to take immediate and decided steps to protect the citizens from a repetition of this obnoxious form of emigration with which they are threatened. And further that a copy of this motion be tele graphed to the lion. Colonial Scretary." His Worship said :— " I rise to move the resolution standing iv my name. In doiug so 1 desire to guard against tho supposition that I am disposed to ]O k ,'ard the po Heal Ddporto iv the same light as the man who has been tollowiug a career of crime. Undoubtodty it is the possibility of our being ilood«d by a stream of the latter class that for the most part calls forth the iust indignatiou of the public. 1 believe that it would be a calamity to New Zealand if ever it came to bo regarded that New Caledonia was only au inter mediate stage, aud that our colony was the ultimate destination for the worst and most dangerous criminal classes whom l'rauco has been only too glad to expel fiom her shores. I trust that we will rise against any mere bcntimeiitality iv this matter, and witli the fact before our eyes tlrnt comparatively few of our own criminals are ever really reformed after having repiutedly fallen into crime, we shall deoideiily pvotest against our fair land being nude the field for such whole sale experiments in this direction. With regar I to the'passcngers by tho Griilin, who recently stepped ashore in the neigh bouring boiough of Onchunga. Vn being satisfied that the law is powerless to prevent their remaining heie, it is evident that the wise and practical course to adopt is to endeavour to frustrate further shipments of this objectionable character. I entirely dis claim sympathy with any tendency to iu flamo the public mind and to iucte to acts of indiscretion and violence against these people who have arrived in our midst. I believe the public is satisiied that the matter is being grappled with effectively for the future by the Government, nud it becomes this Council as a representative body to give utterance to a firm, yet dignified remon strance, and thus strengthen the hands of the Government and assist it in carrying out the necessary preventive measures for averting the threatened danger. AVitl.Oi.it any further remark, I shall morefore move tho resolution which has already been read in your hearing."

Meeting for Election of School Committee at Te Awamutu.

At ,a public meeting of householders on February 21s>t, held pursuant to adveitisc ment, for the purpose of electing a school committee, Mr Wiustone, local agent for the bank of New Zealand, was nominated to the chair. About 3S persons were present, of whom somo 26' were householders.—The Chairman said that on the 20' th ultimo a pub lic meetiug of householders to elect a school committee, was held in that hall, and at which it was unanimously resolved : — " That the Board of Education be requested to appoint Messrs Walton and Winstone as School Commissioners for the ensuing year." He as Chairman forwarded that icport and resolution to the Uoard in Auckland, and he received a communication from Mr Eice, stating that according to section GG of the Education Act 1877 a second meeting must be held for the purpose of electing a com mittee, aud that if no committee was then elected, the Board would then be empowered to appoint Commissioners.—The Chairman then read the notice convening the present meeting, "For the purpose of electing a School Committee," and con tinued, "It is for the meeting to |decide whether they would confirm the resolution passed unanimously at the former meeting nominating Mr Walton and himself as Com missioners, or whether they would appoint a Committee;" whereupon Mr Sloaue pro posed, and Mr Lewis seconded, " That this meeting do request the Board of Education to appoint the two Commissioners nomi nated at tho previons meeting." Mr Grcs ham objected, and said, " We are met horo, Mr Chairman, to elect a Committee, and for no other purpose. I propose the Key. E. J. Phillips as a member of the Committee." Mr. Tresdale seconded Tho Chairman insisted upon putti g the proposition as an amendmont to Mr Sloano's proposition, whereupon a long aud animated discussion ensued, several members contending that Mr Sloane'a motion was entirely out of order, and not properly btforc the meeting. Finally, the Chairman put to the meeting, an amendment by Mr Carlcys, " 1 hat if this meeting is called for the purpose of electing a committee, that the election of a committee be proceeded with." Seven householders voted in favour of it. The Chairman then put Mr Sloane's resolution, " That the Board of Education be requested to appoint the two Commissioners nomi nated at the previous meeting, aud that this meeting elect no committco." Seventeen persons voted for this resolution. The Chairman declared Mr Sloaues resolution cairied, and the busiuess of the meeting over, Mr Gresham said, " I have to request, Mr Chairman, that you will record my formal protest agaiust your ruling as Chair man here co-day."—The Chairman: "Oh very well, I will take a note of it."—Coil- RESPONDENT.

Miss Bessie Richards recently played Heller's "F sharp minor Piano Concerto" at one of the Crystal Palace concerts admir ably.

Thamas's "Mignon" was recently brought out at the Tentro Communale in Bologna, but met with a liasco, notwithstanding the engagement of the " Diva Douadio." Taking Measure.—Tailor (to stout customer) : " Have the kindness to put your finger on this bit of tape, sir,—just here 1 jI'H bs round iv a minute !"— "iPundi." " I noticed an act the other day which rave me more pleasure than any thing I have seen for a long time past. Just opposite Maryborough House a poor woman begged money of a gentleman. lie drew OHt a piece of silver, but in the act of placing it iv her Laud dropped it in the mud of the road. He instantly picked it up, wiped it with his handkerchief, fgave it to tk; poor woman and went his way. This act was the most perfect illustration I ever remember n dicing of Charles Lamb's theory ofagentlemiu." — "May fair."

Sporting.

DUNEDIN RACING TIPS. Freb Handicap.—Billingsgate. Champagne Stakes.—Sir Modred. Crjp.— litrinia, 1 ; Mata, 2; Libeller, 3. Ladies' PuttSß.—Billingsgate or Marie Antoinette. Poblicans' Purse.— Billingsgate or York. Selling Kace.—Adamant. Nimrod. DUNEDIN, this day. CUP TIPS. "St. Andrews" in the "Daily Times" gives the following tips :— The Cup.—Mata, Titania, or Libeller. St. Lkger : - Hornby or Betrayer. Pubmcans' Handicap :-Camballo. The following are the acceptances for the Free Handicap :—Billingsgate, [3yrs., 7st. Gibs.; Lunn, syrs., 7st. _9lbs,; Tera, 3yrs., Gst. 31bs.; Marie Antoinette, 3yrs., Gst. 3lbs.; On Dit, 3yrs., Gst. lib; Volunteer, 3yrs., Gst.; Glenaigne. syrs., sst. 91b3.

Pukekohe Races.

PUKEKOHE, Tuesday. Handicap Hurdle Race. First horse, £7; second horse, £1. Entrance, 10s. Dis tance, 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdle?.— Moore's Cossack, 1; Hart's Kangaroo, 2. Settlers' Handicap. First~horse, £5; second horse, £2. Distance, 1^ miles.— Hart's Beeswing, 1; Miller's Flirt, 2.

Maiden Plate. First horse, £4; second horse, £1. Distance, 1J miles. — Hart's Beeswing, 1; Miller's Flirt, 2.

Ptjkekohk OiEX HAND'CAP. First horse, £10; second horse, £3. Entrance, 15s. Distance, 2 .miles.—Lusk's Kaven shoe, £1 ; White's Barney, 2; Walker's Ladybird, 3.

Pony Race. First horse, £4 j second horse, £1. Distance, g-ruilc. —SYalker's Ladybird, 1; Toomai/s Nellie, 2.

Ladies' Pukse. First horse, M ; second horse, £2. Distance, 1 mile. — Lusk's Kavenshoe, 1; Sturgeon's Akeake, 2; Me- Gee's Buudaira, 3.

Bay of Islands Regatta.

VISIT TO KAWAKAWA,

(FROM OUR. SPECIAL REPORTER.)

RUSSELL, this day. A NUMBER of the excursion parly were shown through the Kawakawti coal mine yesterday afternoon. The remainder re turned to Hussell by the 4.30 steamer. About twenty ladies aud gentlemen stayed, and in the evening attended a concert by Doran's troupe, which was a success.

AN EXCURSIONIST MISSING,

During the night one of the party, well known iv town, wont away in the direction of the river, expressing his intention to bathe. Ho hud not returned when the party left this morning. It is said he was ilot in his usual health at the time, aud anxiety is felt for his safety.

The excursionists who remained last night at Kawakawn, arrrived at Russell at 9 o'clock by the Ida. The lona brought down a large number of bualiiueu and natives irom Whangaroa. The Victoria brass band came up by the Te Aimu in order to play on the flagship to-day. The township is crowded with Natives and Europeans. Several thousands are here, and the bay is crowded with small craft.

The weather for the Regatta ii pleasant, showers of ruin tailing at intervals during the day. The flagship i« crowded with spectator, aud the wharf and beach lined with boats, which arrived from all tbe hut roundingcoltlemenls with passengers. The following races have taken place up to the I resent :—

COLLIERS Rack, for vessel* in ballast.— Golden Isle, aud Julia l'ryce. The topsail schooners Atlautic aud Telegraph fore and afters'started. The Golden I le took the lead with the Julia Pryce second. Iv the second round the Atlantic passed the Julia Price. Passing the last time the Duchy, the Golden Isle missed stays and she did not round the buoy. The race finished, Golden isle, 1 ; Atlantic, 2 ; Julia Pryce, 3; Telegraph, 4. A protest will be entered against the Golden Isle.

The race for Colliers loaded fell through, as there were no entries.

Whalkuoat Back. —Three boats en tered. Fniigh-a-IJallagh (European) 1 ; Waitaia (Maori) 2 ; Hannah (Maori) 3. This was a fine rnce.

All-co.mei;s (open boats).— Thh was inndc np for the Toy. The entries included Kip, Toy, and The J'rothers, an open boat formerly champion of Auckland. She has been decked over since her arrival here. The Toy led at the statt. The Brothers' «ear carried away. The Toy got a good lead, but The Brothers was overhauling her rapidly when her jib halyards gave way. She was theu compelled to retire. The Toy took the iirst prize, £8 ; Kip, second prize, £4,

Maori War Canoe Kack —This was very exciting. The boats entered were tiio lVc'auiha, belonging to Waitanti natives, and the Tawatawu, belonging to Waikaic tiibe. The former had thirty acd the latter forty men. Tho Waikarc led all the way till near the finish, when tho steamer Ida [fouled her, and three me n fell over board. The Waitaugi then got tho lead, but when the Waikaro righted, she went after and pa-sod the Waitangi, aud won by a length. Opkn Boat Race.—Eight entered for the small open boat race, but no Auckland boat. The race was won by Alpha of Waugaroa, Active secoi d, Kusscll third. The time nllowcd gives Kussell second prize.

ACCJDKNr TO Mil BAILEY

During£the race, which was won by the Toy, Bailey, the owner, receivedja severe blow on tho templo from the centre-board haudlo. A nasty cut on the temple was sustained, but it is not very serious.

The missing excursionist arrived from Kawakawa safe. It appears he walked several miles last night to the PJxchange Hotel near the derrick and slept there.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING, STAR, WEDNSSDAI, FEBRUARY 35, 1880.



Wanted. WANTKD, the Ladies to look at the Freßh Lot of Wonderful Pargains at the top of the column, ith page.—\V. 11. Dampior. ANTED, a steady., respectable Man for a newspaper run. — ApDly Stau Qflice. VS./AN TED a S°od Uuiii'i-al Servant; t t goad wages.—Apply Ponsonby Club, Pongonby. WAN TED, a good General Servant.— Apply at the Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefiold etreot, ANTED, a good Machinist. One accustomed to Wax Throsd Maohina; also 2 Btronir Lads as Apprentices.—J. Trcn with'g Boot Factory Wakollold-streot. Vt^ANTisD, a Nurse. Must be a good Vt needlewoman. Hoforenccs indisponE nblo.—Apply to Mrs (JhuiK, Keßont street, neor Ca'loton Uoroßoad. ANTED, a Housemaid; fust-jlass references rojuirod.—Star Hotel. Vs/ANTED, a Baker for the Country.— T t J pply immediately to John Calluan, Bootmaker, Qucen-Btrpot. XvTaNT-D, an active Youth—Apply Vt at the Working Moo's Club. ANTED, a Boy about 15 able to milk. —Apply at the Alelbourno Store, Ka anga hapa Road, nt half-paßt 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. WANTED, a General Servant where another is kept. Wages, 12a per week. —Apply to Mrs Honry'a Registry, BhortHnd strcct. Wf ANTED, to dispose of a good Bakery T! and Gonoral Business in Waikato. Terms, easy,—Apply Imperial iJakny, Wharf. TsTANTED, Tenders for Papenng and T ? Papoihanglng interior of Oratoi ilotol, Hendersons Mill.—Apply to Mr Btebblng, on tho premises. AM TED to Kent, a Nice Three or Four-roomed Cottage within 20 minutes' wclk of tho city.—Addroes "Good Tenant," Star OJlice. WANTED, for St. Mark's Church, Kemucm, a Soprano and a Bass, to complete a quartette. Duties: Two Sunday services, service on special days, and one weekly rehearsal. —Apply, stating term?, &c, to tho Organiat of tho Church. WANTED, by a young married Lady, a Situation as Daily Governess to two or three children, or any other daily omploymcut music. Good rcferencee.—Address, "E.G.,1' Stah^HHcc. ANTED to Let, Two Kooms (fur nished or unfurnished), -with or without board.—Hannaford'a Agency, Queen-street. \,yANTED, at Hannaford's Kegistry, IT Upper Qieen-atrect, Ferualo Cook (Bay of JslandsJ, apply at once. W "ANTED, atll annaford'n Registry, Upper Queen street, Femulo Sorvunt for G'oromundel; good place. WANTED to Buy or borrow, n- Circu lar or Prospectus of tho Herman Lottory held (it is believed) at Frankfort.—Haunaford'a Agency, Upper Queen-street. \\7AM'ED, at Hanuaford's Registry, T y Upper Queen-Btreet, Cook and Laun dress (VorthShoie). AiSTED, at Hannaferd's Registry, Upper Queen-strest, young Man to plough, mils, andjm useful. _^ \\rANTEDTcNO\VN7~CIieap T imber V? can new be Purch'ieed at the Yards of I). Goldie, Albert-streer, closa to Dock. He having purchased between 300,000 and ifO.OOO feet of Seasoned Timber mi advantageous tcrmx, i will be prepared to give customers the benefit of h_ purchase.



Wanted. IY7 ANTED, a Girl about 14 to niakf H herself conerally useful; must to ac enstomed to children.—Apnly for address al Warnock's Groco r, Kytnr Pass. WANTED to~Let (furn: fihed or unfur. nisho-'i il Bed-roo*n, wlUi use of Idtrhen, &0.-App y "K.K.," DLdwoOil S'.ctc, St. Maiy I Road, Pon'sonby. A.N'lliD, by a respectable youujj Man, (23)artlttiatlnn; nor.afraidof wnrt; gojd references.—Apply, by klt-jr, to "BiHVYV., Sl'Alt OfflCJ. \\T AiNTKD, for Piako, a thoiougnly, T T reliable, farming Man (Scotch); marriad dr single.—Adam Labourn, Fort-street. WANTED, a Batii or luvaliil Cliair, eithor new or good second-hand — Apply by ktter. statingpr'ce. Address, "Bafu- Chair," otlloo of thi3 paper. WANTED, a Partner in a blacksmith's shop doing a Rood business; in tho city. —Apply at this office. WAJNTED7 well-made Men to~try on theSiDsle-Bicasted " London " Coar.and Vest. Price, 59a ; cannot be equalled under £1 to.—J. M. McLaohlan. WANTED, a Well Snuk in Parnell.— Apply to Micha"l Hogan, Firswood Wharf, Custonihousc-strc'.'t Wcat. WANTED immediately, to Purchase or Rent a5 or 6-roomed Ifouso. Good locality and all convrnienr.es Stuta terms and al particulars to " Buyer," ctlioe of this paper. ANTED, 300 Piaeon.-Mra Head, Greengrocer, rity Market. TXTANTED to .SELL immediately, a H Grocery Business, doing a good cash trade; a sp'endid chanca for a man with small means;.terms easy.—Apply Star OfHre. WANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Bnpnziea; single oc double hooded, or open also, two First-U'.ass Phaetons (now at Crowthor'a Victoria Stablca. \\J ANTED, Corrugatedlron-50 Sheet V? Cft, and 50 Sleets 7ft,; give lowest price.—liandcl and Ana;u3, by letter, Piumbers and Gaaflttera, Newmarltot: WANTED to Purchase, a Small Grocery or D;apery Business, or to Lease a Shop suitablo for eithor.—Apply STAR (Jllice. WANTED, Lessons in llidiiif,'.— Apply "G.J.W.," General Post-oflice. ANTEU.—A Lady residing iv Pon sonby is anxious to meet with another Lady requiring a comtortablo Home.—For par ticulars apply to Mi' A. 11. Williams, 210, Queen street. ANTED Known, that H. PBOBEKT, cf Remuera.Tunes Piaxofo te3 and Har moniums, also ems Loseons in Music—-Kdger ton Cottapro, MobEOn Roiid. AJVTIiI.) to Purchase, at once, a four or five-roomed Cottago. in good repair, with a fair-sized allo ment; must bo within ten minutes' walk of Quean-street. Nelson-street, Ccok-strcet, or Vincent-street preferred. Price not to exceed £-250 (cash).—R. C. Greenwood, auctioneer, Queen-streot. WANTED, the Public to know that John Crocker has Opened his Now Br.ot and Shoo Shop, in VVoUesley-Btioet, a few doora above llewin Iros'TMait, and opposite United Service Hotel. Ho hopes by high-class work manthip aud lowest posaiblo rates, to secure a bharo of public patroiiaKe. ANTED KNOWN.—Tho Glasgow House is ra-opened wilh an entirely new Stock.—W. U. JACOBS, Boot and Shosmakor, (late Kincaid & Co.) ___ a - —. b Wantod, a Boy, about 13 or 11 ycnr3 of acre, an Indoor Appromic?, to be made ns cne of tie family. Must Uj of a roi-pcotiiblc family, with good references.—Apply Stah 011'icr. WANTED KNOSVN", that E. Can- and ton lave to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shiiitflcp, llcuso Hlocka, P;iilin«H, Posta, Kails, and Firewood in thiir yard, Custoinhouse-strefit Wiat, apposito end of Hobson street. N.8.-Tho incroasinx dsmand for White Pino h s induced them to arrange for a constant supply. \,VANTED KNOWN-The Auckland »f Timber Company haie such Large Stocks of Timber of all doicri]):iou3. Uoois, Siibhes, und AloulJings, &c. They arc com pelled to soil. Now is thetinio tobui'.d. l'rcPent prices can only continue until p'Oient heavy clocks aro cold. Job Lots of Second-class Fuco Cutß and Slabs. Firewood at 2<. 01. per load. \\7" ANTED KNOWN, a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweods; good workmanship and moderate prices aro the distinguishing features of " Tho Panthoon." J. FOPD, Tailor, IGC. Queen-street. \\ T ANTED KNOWN, that 1). GOLDIE, T T Timber Merchant, has Removed to hid New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposito the Dock. Having erected Lurgo Sh(?da tho Timber will bo always under cover, co that tho public? iwill bo supplied with Seasoned Timber at tho lowest prices. Board Timber always in ojpek, also Huidwood Timber for Whcol wrisrhta VVr A IS 1 T E D X N O W S TO TRaDERMKN, MKCIIANIC-), AND OTHKUS. Money Aijvanckd in Sums of £2 to £S0 ou personal security, ro-payablo by weekly inslnl monts, at U 11. NKUMKGKN, Auckland Loan Oilioc. IGS (Ju»«n Ht.. oddosHo Savings Bank. \I A P I Ell HOSPITAL. W A N T X 1), A Duly Qualified Medical Man as Resident Surgeon for tho r uyier iioepital. Sula'y, 4200 per annum, with board and resilience. Appliea tioiiH to be foiwaided to Urn Honorary Secretary not later Ihun Noon of VVKDNKSDiV, tho lilßt March, ISSO. 'loatimoniuls to accomrany the application, whioh mifct bo endorsed, " Applica catiun for liesldent Surgeon, Napier Hospital.' J. A. SMITH, Honorary Secretary, Napier llioepital. Nnpier, lSthJFcbruory. 1SSO : WHITE GRAPES wanted in any quantity. The highest price given.— Apply J. Wendo', Wine iianufacturor, ay inonds-strcct, Auckland ' riO MASTEK TaILO RS. -Wautod, by 3 a Young Man, lately arrived in tho colony, a Situation as Clutter or Salesman; well ex perienced in all branches of the trade.—Address A.W. this offlco. ATHOIIOUGIi practical Kngmcer is desirous of meeting with an Kngagon-.cnt to tako charge of Sawmill Plant or anything whoro steam-power is used, such a« deep-lift piimpinn machinery, lirick Machinery, Brow cr'es &0., &c. \Vould have no objection to diivo a Portable Xnnina nni Thrashing Mn cWno, iind Keep panic in repair. Highest homo ni.il Colonial rofutences given.—Apply Stau Oflice. Meetingß. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Wollesley and Albert streets.—Usual Devotional M^ceting T(l-M0i'.- ROVV (Thursday) KVHNINO. at 7.30. Al aro in vited. New arrivals cordially invited. A~ UCKLAND SCKIPTUBE GIFT AND PiaZffi ASSOCIATION. Tlio Third Annual PubUo Meeting, pi! tho ahovo wll be he'd'on FRIDAY KVENING NKXT, the 27th instant, at 7.30 o'clock, in tho large room of the Yours Men a Christian Association. Frodk. Larkmo, li.cq., will take the Chair, and soy r«l gontlemon address tho meeting on tbo work of tho Association. A nhoi- will assemble. Collection in aid of the Funds of tlio Association. W. RUSH'JKOOIC, Secretary. Dividends. isr ° L— 1 °~ £> IN'THE KBTATE OF WIIiWAM KISOUD, LATBI4T THAWNG IN QUBKN-STKKKT, AUCKLAND, A3 '•W. Kincaid & C 0.," Boot and Shoe Skixbus. Notieo i 3 hereby given that all Creditors of tho above) Estate must send in their Claim*, duly prov. d. to tho Trustees, nt tlio Watohousj of MtKsrs AioArthur and Co., Qucen-atrect, Auckland, on or before THURSDAY, tho 2Cth instant, preparatory to a Dividend being do- No Claims will be recognised by tlu Trustees unless ao «r..vcdand lodged with them. Dated this 12th Februiwy, ISSO. F. L4RKINB ) C. C. FLHMINO -TrustOES (i. IIEMUS ) Education. /^HUKCII OF ENGLAND GRAMMAK XJ SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January" 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMKH ADAMS, 8.A., llnad Mastor. ■m/jT R HEN 11 V It OW E TEACHER JF MUSIC, SCMKRSET PLACB, Howo-3tract. To .Let. rf\O LET, LEASE or SELL, a splendid 9 Villa Residenco of nino rooms. siUnte in Valley Road, tctweoii Mount Kdcn and Mourt lioskill Roxde, with four acres of good volcanic land ; good garden, orchard and all requisite outhouses therono.—lTot tcrme, &c, apply Sam. Kvinson, Kden Vino Hotel, Kden Terrace. ITfO L ifT Olt LKASE, Larurc Commodious Store, with Ten-stall Stable, next Bank of Now Zealand und opposite National Bank Wharf atd Willow-street, Tau ranga. Terms Kauy. l*'or particulars apply to JA3. BODKLL, Auctioneer, Tauranga. Personal. rspHE Person who took the Cigarette I Holder from CromwfU's ColTce Rooms i( known, and if n:t roturfied by n-xt Saturday the 2Sth, will be prosecuted. Board and Kesidence. i^To VEiTnTTk IiKOWNE HOTEI \JC HOBSON-BTIiEKT Board and Lodging lifciwrivccl (uiuiilii rooiu),_2os<



Public Notices. f T\/rtt Morrison, of Papatoitoi, is A-fX appointed Agent for the Stab. Partifi desirous o£ becoming Subscribers will kindly • favour him with their nanoes. ! _^ ~KT ' V T 1 C E. GAS REGUT.ATOUS. GAS BKQULATOHB. HOUNK'3 PATENT GAS RRGULATORB. Gas Accoua'IsPEDUCF.D3OTo4OPKu Cent Solo Agents for New S2;aiand : A. & T. B U R T. Dun a d iN. Out'representative, Mr, A. 11. Waddell will be in Auck)si,t;d at the beginning of Doxt week (23rd), and purposes introducing the above through the me ium of trie gastUUnK tfa.de. As his stay in Auckland wII bo limited early application for tlio übovo will bo neco»eary to lecure bis immediate supervision. IMI infor mation given regarding them on communicating with his address, Albert Hotel. TMPKO VKMENT ! IMPROVEMENT ! Q K. H. BARTLUTT. Respectfully calls the attention of the people of Auckland to the fact that he is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs at rcasonab'c prices, at his studio. Queen-street, Auckland. This process was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographer in Boston. Mass., U.S.A., and has b:en practised by him since 1881. All though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much c ireful manipulation, tho result is very satisfactory and pleasing a>) well as beneficial, inasmuch as i» preae-vos the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. Ho guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remuin perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as time and climati ):as no ilanuging effect on them. Pleas 3 call and inspect our work. ri J. M c E N T E E, ABPKNTKII, JOINER, &c, No. 5. ALBEUT STBKKT (Close to the .Market). FOBMIiRLY WITH J, C. PEDITABI. Ladders, Barrows, Steps. Boxes, &c., of every description. Shop and Ofiloc Fittings made. JOIiUING AND REPAIRING DoN>s. A. JP^ 1 x L ' p saddler and harness maker, Kaeangahape Koad, Newton (Opposite tha Medical Hall). In commencing business at tho above Address A. Philip respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in tha Trade in Auckland and other Provincial Districts will enable him to give satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work hide and re paired at Low Rates, and with Despatch. EVERYONE Buould Visit my SHOW ROOMS —AT— CUSTOM-E O USE-fcTrtEBT. EARTH|ENWAKE, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. All aro astonished at Ihe LOW PRICKS. EDWARD LEWIS. SHEFFIELD GIU^DING~~WHEEL, tO VICTORIA-STRHET. JJ. LiSADBEATEK Begs to iufonn the iuhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that ho has Commenced Busi n'ots in the premises of r-'. and W. Fowler, Vieoria-mreet (from whom he has hired shop room and engine-power), as a QKINIJKR and POLISBUR of all kiuda of Edge Too's and Briuht Goods. lI.L. was appro rtiod at J. Rogars & Son's twenty-five yeura ago, and ha« worked at U.e trado over since. Ho can thorcforo eonUdently aastrt that Joiner', Butchers, Barbew, Hou.e holdere, and all others who entrust him with work, will find it turned out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pocket Knives re-bladed a--d renovated. y ONDON PlllCES—Trousers (all wool) 1 JU 18s 6d; Trousers and Vest. 30s; well shrunk to measure— .1. Williams, Tailor, Yic toria-jtroct. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MKDICiL PRACTITIONER. Disponsary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m. ■jW-OIJEL'S FkYNAMITB, The Travelling Agnt (51k Gorman) of the Nobel's Explosivo Company (Limited) is now in Auckland, and i 3 prepare! to give information respecting the uso of Dynamite. Mv Gormax wiU alao wait upon any En gineers for Road and Harbour Boards, Con tractors, &c, having work in hsml requiring a powerful explosive. Nobkl's DyifAMiTE, having been greatly re duced in price, is now tho CHUAVKST (aa well as' tho SAFEST and MOST POWERFUL) Bx plosivo in use. E. POliTElt & CO., Agents foe tug Nobel's Explosive Company (Limited). aO TO BATH to Horn's I'ublio liot, Cold, and Shower P.atha. Victoria - Btroet Knot. Charge, ONE SHILLINU. Open all weok days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Jloi;:f ings from C till 10 am. The Bath-rooms aro all private, andsup pHud with every convenience, Turkish towelß, josh nnd hair bnuhee, combe, respirators, soap, feo Seloot bath-rooms (prWuio)forLurtlos orer? day, at all hours, with female attendance, O.sit Siiillino. Please ncrto tho address:—Victoria street Host, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland mO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. NOTICE. 11. SURM AN.in thanking tho public for their support while in buslnws in the Auckland Market, for tho last six yoars, begs to inform them that ho has Opcnod PHKMISES IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD, where they can be suppliod with Fruit, Vegetables and General Produco, at tho Lowest Current Prices. Note tho address— H. SURMA N, KARANQAHArK ROAD. j£Q 000 w ° X T H EARTHICNWARI-;, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-HOOM OS FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr h A Beautiful f election of Now Goods, in . v Great Variety. P a Also, lauding, ex 'Britißh Empire,'large o g additions to my Stock. t. An early inspection is invited, especially of g P some Parian Statuary. g- E Tho Goods aro very Choice. Q B _ Largo shipments to follow by ' City of § 'H Quebec' and ' Mcroia' from London. j X Selliug Prices are such as will Induce o § Customers to extend to me a continuance a g of their favours. w to Sly Agents in London, thoroughly convcr- o t, sant with tho wants of tho Colonies, are X < thereby enabled to pnrchaso (for cash) to 5 § the best advautego. \i cs —— EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STBEBTP. : 11th February, 1880. CAFE IMPEIt IAL E, QUBKN-STRKET WHARF, AUCKLAND. i Tho above will bo OPENED on and aftsr this 1 date for Refreshment and Luncheon. J. GRIFFITHS & CO., Proprietors. Auckland, January 29,1880. \ "VT OTI C E O F RE M~oVa~L Mr Wm. Parker, recently in business as "Wheelriglit a t the Junction, Kpsom, begs to in form his customers and !lih tmblie gonerally that he has RKMOVKI) to Newmarket, opposite Mr l'earce, lilacksmith, where he hopes, by strict attention to business ana civility to those who : may favour him with their patronage, to obtain a fair share o? suDpporr. Address: William Parker. Whcclright, opposite Railway Station, ' Newmarket. ']J O T ~7 C E Ladies, bear in mind that Wiiliams* is tho : Clxcapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Ladies' Underclothins ; L9dit;s' Belts, Is eaoh; a nice lot of Keck jfrilling, all prices from id yard, and , lot of Gilt Brooches, Kar-ringa and Lockets from la o2a each. ' J. WILLIAMS, : Kopt or Urey-btreet, four doora übovo Marke Kntranca, opposite Dompler'a. Opeii till. 3 p.m.



Public Notices. T\ U N E D I N C~U P. Calcutta and Derby SWKKP3 on tho above Event; |TO-"SI&HT, at the Cosmopolitan Sporting Loungd. TRISH DISTRESS RELIEF FUND. All Persons disposed to f?ivo PecHnmry Aid t > tho above Fund, but who may not hare b en called upon by Collectors, and also u!l persons now in receipt of Subscriptions, are respect fully requested to forward tho sarao an early ns possible (tosethor with hsta of subscribers) to His Worship the Mayor for apecdf romittance of an Insta'mcnt to t^o Loid Mayor ot Dublin.£ JOS. A. TOLE. lion. Sec. Auckland, February 25,1860. OUNT E I)E S iFTu HW A V DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings will bo taken 1 ■ recover al RATKS unpaid after Ist March proxifflA tf> THO¥psON> Chairman Mount Bldon District Board. EVONPORT HIGHWAY DIK TRICT. Notice is horoby given that Legal Proceedings will bo taken tore over all RATES unpaidafcer Ist March proximo. Payable at the oilice of Meesrs. Tanner and Evans, 71 Queen-street WM. HOILK BROWN. Chairman. BARGAINS.— A few great Bargains in Children's Boots, Shoe Grindery, &c, will still bo found for a few days at S. Routs', High strcot. Shop to lot on lease. T> II O T O ENAMELS. BEAUTIFUL ENAMELLED PHOTOGRAPHS, In Parisian Stylo, with Plain or Fancy Bordors. Fmoly-finiehod enlargements in Carbon or Silver. AT VERY LOW RATE 3. Every Novelty in Photography at II EM U S & HAN NA' S (By Special Appointment to Ilia Excellency Sir Hercules llobinson and SirGeo. Grey). WT ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY! CHEAP HOSIERY! CHEAP MILLINERY! A. L. i 3 now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICES, in addition to whioh ho will give a Discount of Five per Cent to Cash Purchiißera of Ono Pound and upwards. The Stock comprises a large assortment of General Drapery. Dress Goods, from fld per yard { White Sheeting, Is 4d; Grey ditto, 8d : Black Lustre, Bdand Is: extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth H'd; Crimean p.nd Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Silk. 2s lid ; a largo stock of Ladies' Corsets, in spoon husks and other makes: Laiieb' and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Hoso,Gtl; Larlies and Children's Hats, in all tho newect styles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here before making their purchases clsuwhcre. Orders floin tho t oumry promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in tbo Found Discount on all Cash Purchases of &l and upwards. A. LOVETT, WELT.KBr.KY-3TnICET. mo ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME ! Persons intending to Build should begin at once, as thoy will never bo able to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Who have the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS EORTMKNT of all kinds, nro Selling at the most attrac tive PRICKS. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. /STFullset information promptly furnished on application to RICHARD MONK, Manager. Set Sale. FOR Immediate Sale, the Carriage, Ponies, and Harness belonging to Judge Gillies, who is leaving for Europe. A better pair cannot be got,—Apply to W. Crowther, Victoria Stable. ii\ Oß S ALE, Family Resideuce iv Nelson -9J Btrcet; eight rooms ;on allotment 66 x 200 feet; good orchard. Terms liberal.—J. Burtc, CookaH-eet. SJU)H SALE, Heavy Draught Entire flj Horae; quiet and staunch in all work, and a sure foal gotter.—Qeorgo Lendrum, Queen- Btreet, Auckland. ITMJR SALE, a Four-roomed Cottage in ' Lorne-strcet. with a good Well.—J. M, and J. Mowbray. 42, Queen-street. |T\OR SALE, one 6-horec power Steam I" Engine, by Hornßby and Son; also, Thrashing Machine, by Marshall and Son, Tar pauhnar, Tool?, &c, in good workine order. Also, the Pure-bred Clydcsdalo Kntiro Disraeli, 3 years old; tho Thorough-bred Kntire Treg ecala; tho Thorough-bred Entire Ishmaclite.— Apply S. C. Canlton, Albert Hotel. CnOR SALE or Lease, a Large Allot " rrient, Albert ntrect; also, 2 -"llotments, with steam power, if required.—H. Partington, House and LRnd Agent, Stiohbury's Buildingd. tilOR SALE, a Gentleman's Residence 1 af 11 Apartment? on allotment 100 by 600 deep, in that dolightful locality near Shelly Beach, Ponsonby ; tho position and i iew umur- Dossert ; largo water frontage for boating, bath ing. &c. A joally choice property.—Cards to view and full particulars from Tanner and Evans. Estate Agents, 74, Queen-street. jTIAPITAL INVKbTMKNT, House of \j Kijrht rooms. Stablps, &c , about 61 acres rich volcania Land, or garden, paddock, &c, near that splendid estato, the Pah Farm, about i miles from town.—Tanner and Kvans, Estato Agents, 7J, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Farms (large and small); commodious family Mansions ond small Villa Residences.—All information fully given od applicatioa to Tanner and Kvans, House and Kstato Agents, H, Qneen-atroet. T ENT! LENT! Primo Pickled Salmon White Herrlnga And Ling Fish On Sale at G. MOOD V• a & CO., Queen-street, Onchuuea. EVONPORT, NORTH SHORES- Houses to Let, furnished and unfurnished. —Oliver Mays, Post-office Street. t* -I i\ to £1 000 LUNT, on"Building Society oW JLvf principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Louns negotiated. Se« List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vuloau Lanp.— poven per cent, allowed ou money d deposited for investment. fjl O R S a L E, In Eden Place, off Kyber Pass, Two detached Cottages, with two Allotments 1(55 feet frontage; also, Out-building s»i able for a workshop or stable; a good well of water at tached.—For particulars apply to MrThowpson, Victoria-street, or Messrs Robinson and Wilson, Kyber Paaa Bakory. or Mr Ball, Newmarket. onsignment"s WHICH MUST BE £OLD -70 trunks Nathan Joseph's Boots 500 bushels Englieh 11 ait 10 Iron Tanks 8 J-casks Lemon and Hart's Rum 6 1-casks JJallan tine's Whisky 6 octaves Ballantines Whisky 100 casos " Rob Roy" Whisky 20 cases Cockburn's Finest Sherry 1 case Ladies' Fans 1 bale Fishing Nets 5 boles Woolpacks 130 cases Combe's Stout 40 hali-barrels White Herrings 36 boxes Brown's Cornflour ICO kegs Pelgian Wire Nails 11 coils No. 9 Fencing Wire 33 hogsheads Cow Grass Seed Bran, Oatmeal, Dunediu Beer, &c. JOHN REID & CO., 26, QUEEN-STREET. ' npHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE JL FOR SALE, Ex 'British Empire': Sauces Pickles W'ancy Biscuits Red Herring Ling Fish Jawn Ulacking Cornflour Starch Mustard Black Lead Cocoa Ohacolate B.Spor. Cundleß Currants IClenie ttaisins U. W. Soap Split Pcan Sultanas i Ulycurino do. Thumb Muo I'apiora • Chicory Jol»gya Juice Soda Crystals : Sardines shell Almondg Botllo £ult • Salad Oil tigs nacaroui ■< Currio Powder Ciusbcd Sugar Vermicelli > Carb. Soda Lollies.allkinds Marmuludo i iel. Lozenges J ALBO, Union Scale 3 Lawn Mowers Crockery Horse Rakes Dun. Cornsacks &c, Sec, &c. , HULL BKOTHEUS, \ GENERAL IMPORT, EXPORT, & WINK & , SPIRIT MERCHANTS. ' N.H.—Sole Agents for J. Craig and Son's Glasgow Whiskey. BONDED STOKE IN ALBiatT-STIiKKT.



Volunteer Motices. "VTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT JLI AUTILLERY-A BATTERY. Attkntioj'.—Tho Battery and Band will Parade at the Drill-shed for Inspection by Colonel J.pcklo ou THURSDAY KVKnINU next, tho 2(itli instant, at half-past seven o'clock. Uniform : Undress, without arms and accoutre ments. Kvcry memberof the Battery and Baud U requested to attend. Oy r. rfftl* 0.K.-M.-SERUT. K. lIKIGIIWAY, Secretary. Lost and found. f OisT, from Mount Hobson, one Black 5 ■! rrorso branded Diamond on near shoulder; one hind foot w iito.—Hcwn.nl on rotmuingsama to J. I'ercell, Firewood Yard, Victoria-street. _ LOST, a Cnruct Mouthpiece and Shank. —The Under will be rows rded by leaving it at this office. (Jonvevances. SM c G U 1 li E, • COACH PROPRIETOR, Hum a Coach daily to meet the train at Ohaupo, Horses and Boggles on Hire. Orders by Post or Telegraph promptly attended to. LIVERY AND BUT STABLES, ALEXANDRA. LTIERNEY'S TIME-TABLE— a AUCKLAND AiiD WIIAU. Ifroin Auokland i From Whan 11 a.m. 8 a.m. i,30 p.m. 2.30 PJD.! Saturday's Timo: 1.30 p.m t. o-m. ' lQp.in. 5 P."'. [•PLOWMAN'S COACH TIME •J • TABLK, Auckland and Onchnnga :— From Auckland From Onohunga : U a.m. 3 a.m. 6 d.ib 1.30 p.m. Tenders. 4 UCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAIL- A. WAYS. TENDERS FCE FILLING SCORIA AT MOUKT SMART BILLAST PIT. Tenders will bo received at this office up to noon on WtfDNHSDAY, March '3rd, for Filling s'oria in Kail way Tiucks at Mount Smart Hallust Pit. c'pcciUcitions to bo suen at tiio oilice of the utdorsigned. A, V. 31ACDONALD, General Manager. •p O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 26th ot February, 1880, for Al.craiions and Additions to the Oid Wesloyan Chapel, High-street, to convert it into a Kesi dent Magistrate's Court, and Offices for Stamps, SJoods, and other Departments of theGovorn ment Service at Auckland. Drawings, opecilications, and general infor mation at our ulllces, Queen-street, Auckland. KDWARU MAHONEJT & SON, Architects'. February 13,1830. FORMATION, RICHMOND KOAD. Fre3h Tenders for above Contract, to bo por foi mod f r tht> Poniouby and Newton Hoards, will be received up to noon on SvTURDAY. the 2-ith instant, at my t ffics, 71, Qncon-strcet, where also plans and siicciilCLttion may bo seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E., Engineer to the Hoards. FKEMIISRGOI-DMININGCOMPANY .(UMITiil.) Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Pumping and vVinding M^olnaery, ns it now Minnas, ou tho Qoleouda ground, at Coromandel. Tendora will bo leucived not later than FRIDAY, 27th instant, at the office of tho undersigned, where the inventory may be Boen. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted JAMES SDODART. Shortland-strcct, Auckland, 20th February, 1880. 'no BUILDERS. Tenders will bo i ccfived until MONDAY, at Soon, the Ist of March. 1880, for the Erection ot a Villa in Park Koitd. Plans, etc., to be seen at my Office. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect. South Britleh Chambera. BLENDERS will be received till 4 o'clock 5 on THURSDAY, Ilth March, for the Erection of a I3anking-hou.c, in Auckland, for the Bank of New South Wales, Tho lowest o any tender will not necessarily bo accepted Plans and specifications may be peen at tfce Bank of Now South Wales, Auckland, and Tenders are to ba addressed to the Manager, endorsed, " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMSON, Architect, Chrlstchurcli. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received by the undersigned, until noon of THURSDAY, 26th instant, for Additions and Alterations to Villa at Kpsom. Plana at my office. P. HIIRAPATH. Architect. fp O B U I L 13 E R (S. Tenders will be received until noos of THUU DAY, February 26, for tho Krection and Com p'.etion ot a Villa Residence in Alfred-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo PAINTERS. Tenders will boToceived up to five o'clock on TEURSD AY next, 26th, for (^aimers' Work at the Freeman's Hotel Specifications at Free man's iloiel, Freeman's bay. TO BUILDERS. Tendors will bs receive! until noon of THURP DAY, March i, for tho Krection and Completion of a Villa at Dcvcnport. t£D\Y. BARTLBY, Architect. rpo CARPENTERS.—Teiidera will be X acc.-pted till tho 28th instant for tho Erection or a Cotiaßo at Stores' Point. Plans, &c, to bo ecen by applying to C. Cooper, Free man's Bay Soapery, Vieloria-sircot West, \ZSfANGEIiE HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders will Lc received up to SATUItDAY, February 2Stb. at 4 p.m., by the undertiuned, (or depositing 2000 yards o" Metal on the Man gyro Roads, also for Forming and Metalling 35 Chums of Road. Further information from J-AMIfS ROBERTSON, Jun., Chairman ot District lioard^ AUCTIODB. B. TONKS.J [K. O. CAllli. TO-MORROW. Ex 'Loch Uny from London. CRIMEAN, OXFORD COLLAR, AND TWEKDED SHIRTS. B. TONES & CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Iburaday), the 2Gth instant, at 11 o'clock, t cases Crimean, Oxford Collar ana Tweedod Shirty, ex ' Loch Urr,' from London. Without Reserve, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. PIANOFORTES, COUNTER, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE. mi IE Subs-ciibcrs will koII ul, their Rooms, 1 Kovtst cet, ou Friday, 27th iuetant, at 11 o'clock, l'iinofortc in Rosewood Cuse, by liroad wooil. Pianoforte in Walnut Case, V.y Bord, | Couches, Pictures, Chaira, Mirrors, Tables, Hookg, Clocks, Sewing Machines, Iron and Wood Be I steads, Mattrasses, H dding, Chest of Drawcrp, Sianda, Wu.ro, Tubs, Kitchen Utensils, &o. In the Estate ot Henry Austin, Silver Watch. Also, A largo Shop Counter. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28. AT SIB B~7n ' S MART, at 12 o'clock, A Gentleman's New PLKASURK-BOAT, 19 feet lorn?, 5 feet ream. Sailed at Regatta undec the came of Swindle. Also, A Largo Workshop at tho Victoria Wharf, North Shore, with frontage to the water, having fourteen years of tho lease from the Harbour Board unexpired. Kont, £0 per annum. Owner leaving for Kuiparu. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. DURHAM YARDS. fjlOR SALE, on Friday next, at Durham JL1 Yards, at 11 o'clock, Koun Draught Horae, 5 yeais old. Btaunch, from Tarttiiaki Brown Killy, 2"yoara old, broken to harnesc, from Tii-unakl Grey Colt, broken to haimae, from Taranaki Hroy liuggy Horse Brown Hor. c, 5 years old Roan Colt (:nedium diuuglil), 3 years old Irom Matikana Bay Colt (medium di-aujhi), 3 yoars old, from Mu'rikana Mexican Saddle Also, Dray 3, Sprmg-cnrts), HarnoßS, Saddlery, &c, Now Sydney Dray. At 11 o'clock. J HUNTER & NOLAN [Continued on Fourth Page.]