Correspondence.

LAND FOR OLD COLONISTS.

(tb t_b Editor). -iii,—fke earth is the Lord's, alijl the lab ness thereof, &c. I perceive an Advertise ment in the columns of the " Herald," askin" people to sigil their names to take Up laud at Te Aroha; I have been in that cbu!lt.iy diiririg the warlike days of pbverty fend starvation. " For. the cause that lacks b-sistafice, arid tile goocl, that we bah do," f \_ IV. that you will publish tiie-le ie»- lines from me. There is a _yetition now before Parliament signed by all classes, rich and poor, the number of signatures thereto being over 950. I do not see why, in the interest of the sons ard daughters of old colonists, that ceitain cliques should have die pick of tho land. At all event- whilst I speak, of have rCasUn ill my poor frame, I caution the sons Of old tt.lonists' sons and daughters not to sign t. ■1 he late W. H. Kissling; _sq., did all he Could independent of lalld grUbbers; to give the right due to them not lindci- the Home stead ACt-, but by right, which they are _ iii-ly entitled tb. I intend to steer to Vi el- Jtn«ton this session tb fight my own battle a'ndthdto. the sons and .daughters of old colonists: Tile Liberal catlse of old Lug larld is fast cbmiug tb the ffont; and SVhen the parent chringes.their children will do so also-. For Liberalism-I alii your huihble Servant;

R. J. Feltus,

FLAWS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM.

(To tile Editor.)

feiir.-rH our present State system of educa tion ehoiild fall fo pieces, I am, convinced that it will be mainly caused by,,internal cbipcts iii the adminstiation. The present object ,of fhc Board and its officials appears to he to ape.tlic centralism of, their superiors at Wclllmrt-p,.by,,.treating h great depart iii'ent, with uucliccked powero! and ;by ?.n ---creasing in every possible way their own importance, authority, and emoluments. Naturally the masters take the Board's officials as their model, and practice a species of high-handed authority, which I feel sure is not known or countenanced by the romniittees. I have heard that the Beard, like some of the Ministers, are practically controlled by their oilicial sub ordinates, in the administration of the educational affairs of the Provincial District of Auckland, and that those oilicials have lately been assuming very arbitary powers which were never contemplated' by the framers of the Act. The Chairman and Members of the Board belong to the great unpaidj and beyond the fnrttlcfs which are placed before them by the secretary at the regular meetings, they give .themselves aS little trouble as pos -ibl'c". ~, , > I ■ (I ti s|iould, ,like to know,,by what legal nn,t imrity, the masters,, assume the power to (exclude any boy from a ,school who may poiuuiit the trivial offence of remaining a day or two absent, or against whose parents the master may have some personal animus. Many poor parents who are struggling to maintain large families find it absolutely necessary occasionally to keep one or more o| the children at honie; but it is a great piece of: tyranny to deprive such children of rduca,tion at the meite whim ,pf any over bearing pedagogue. I myself was placed in tnat position, and when I went to the master and endeavoured to .make a civil ex planation , I ..was, met with insolence, the master presuming, before hearing my ex planation, to attempt to lecture me like one of his pupils in the sight and hearing of the children ; and I did not care to complain to the Committee because I happened to know that be had the ear of the members and would be supported by the whole influence of the officials. What a farce 'it is that while the Act provides for enforcing cempril sory education at the option of a. Committee the masters should take upon themselves, without reference to any other authority, to arbitrarily deprive any child of educa tion for the mere offence of a day's absence, turn thus compel parents to pay twice over, bbce thrbugh the ordinary taxation to which tliey contribute, and again iii the shape of fees to private, schools ? And what arc parents to do who have not the means of paying such fees ? I say that the thing is a cruel hardship, and that a searching inquiry should be made iuto. the matter, and I, hope some member of the Assembly will bring the Subject before Parliament next session, with the view of more clearly d. lifting the powers of the Boards and their teachers.

Another matter, which I think deserving of attention, is the practice that is growing Up of Charging Considerable sums at frequent intervals for books,, slates, exercise-books, pencils, &c. 1 have seen bills which have been sent to pareuts containing the item of " fees," whereas the Act distinctly provides that edacatibn shall be "free." What arc all these charges for, amounting in some cases to about 20s a year, if not more, per head, and how are poor parents wit large families to bear the expense 1 Is it a tact that so large a proportion of the share of the education vote allotted to Auckland is absorbed in high salaries and office ex penses—in the maintenance of a "swell" department—that the Board is compelled to impose these charges for school neces sities and fees in order to supply the de ficiencies caused by extravagant and ambi tious officialism ? In the interests of the poorer families I raise my protest against the system that is growing up. I know that many parents are seriously debating the question whether or not it would be cheaper in the long run to send their chil dren to private schools, where they would have a delinite charge to pay, and would not be subjected to official tyrrany, not to speak of the advantages o fsecuring a Chris tian education. Ido not speak as a Catholic in this matter, but if we are to submit to a purely secular system of education, it ought at least to be cheap and efficient, and divested of official tyrrany and bureaucracy. Is it, or is it not a fact that many of the masters receive a commission of between 25 and 30 per cent, from the sale of school necessaries ? Will some member of the Board at the next meeting answer this plain question ?—I am, &c,

A Parent,

THE, SCHOONER SAXON.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. An inquiry took place yesterday before the Collector of Customs into the stranding of the schooner Saxon on Waimakiriri bar. The captain's evidence stated that the signal ball showed she could come in, whicti f-he did. It was high water at the time. Whf n he got on the bar the wind failed, and he bumped. In the second bump the rudder was unshipped. The pilot and signalman, in their evidence, attributed the stranding of the vessel to the wind sud denly dropping at a critical moment, when it was too late to haul out again. The master had no code of signals. When wit iicfs signalled the vessel to enter, the wind was enough to bring her in. A downpour of rain caused it to die away suddenly. The evidence has been forwarded to the Government.

VICTORIA CO. A.R.V.

The Victoria Company of Volunteers held their anuual irieeting last evening in the Drill - shed, Major Derrom presiding. The report, containing particulars of attendance, appointments, &c., was broneht up, and, on the motion of Sergeant Taylor, seconded by Volunteer Baker, was adopted. The capitation statement showed that the company had been cut down to 74 men, and that the total amount ot capita tion accruing therefrom was £116. Several members had to be struck off the roll: some having been transferred to other places, while others were struck off for non attendance. Receipts from April 1,1579, to March 31,1880, amounted to £102 19slld;ex penditure, £100 lis sd; balance in bank, 103; balance in hand. £1 17s; capitation to arcrue, £116 ; balance of subscriptions due, £103 4s. The Company possess 89 rifles, 55 of which are on issue : 66 full uuiforms, with 55 on issue ; 70 helmets, with 58 on issue. After several subscriptions were handed i n , and all accounts paid, there would be a credit baladce to the Company of about £100. A resolution was then passed authorising the payment of all out standing accounts. The election of officers was then proceeded with. Major Derrom stated that it was his wish to resign. He would bave done so before, but wished to have all accounts squared up. He had been in the Victoria Company for twenty Years, and would say of them that tbey were one of the jolhest companies in New Zealand and he was not at all ashamed of their per formances. He thought it advisable that two trustees should be appointed, as they took a great responsibility off the Captain but 11 marked that both the appointment of trusters and committee might be left over till ai.other meeting. Sergeant Taylor was appointed Secretary. A unanimous vote of thanks was then' passed to Major Dcrtoni, who had fulfilled his duties to the Company so faithfully and well during his connection with them, and the meeting was adjourned.

A young Rochester pastor, a widower, pro posed to a young lady a short time since, but was rejected. His feelings had the second severe test, when a widow neigh bour sent him the following text to preach trom ,-—" You ask and receive not, Because you ask a miss." (James iv. 3.)

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Auckland - Sunday-school Union.

ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING.

TIIE annual public meeting in connection with the Auckland b_n_ay.school Union was held last evening in the Iccturc-ro^rq of the Young Men's Christian Association building; The attendance was not by any mca_3 So large as might have been ex pected. A smalt choir was present, and pWifefUHr. IJtmbe-t prodded flt the piano during the evening. The chair w«S occu pied by Mr J. C. Firth. Rev. J. Robcrt-Ori opened the meeting with prayer. The Chairman then addressed the meet in". This was, he believed, the fifteenth year of the existence of the Auckland Sunday-school Union, and from the reports to lie submitted they would see, and would no dout't be glrid to see, that it had not been less prosperous than its predecessors. It was, in fact, more prosperous. In every department ol the Union there had been (steadfast effort arid steady progress, and they had abun dant reason for hfjpc find thankfulness— liopc for the future and thanKf-lneS. for the past. In these days when they saw appar ent ort every baud the evidence .of a great struggle and evidences of preparation for tHat great struggle, it was fitting that they Should lwoK well to the sort of preparation tliey were making fo. the battle. They were all aware that man—he m'eaft woman and child too—was a composite creator?, composed of physical, mental, and spiritual natures. For a long time—for so ilong in deed that one could scarcely say when it Mid not happen—physical training had been i!roi'idrJd Jorr_a_kJmd;ind; The I_W of exist ence required that man should, learn to work, it had in the past iand still .did re quire it. The physical part of the nature tiion was pretty certain to be trained. The mental part, however, had not been ko long trained. In ancient times, there had been bright scintillations of mental flower, gleaniin" out of the thick Ha+k^'ess of aijtiquity. But these cases had been iew au_ Mr -MweenJ and Apt, more than one nation in a score of contvtriSs*s tin»uised itself by mental power. In these days, mankind had woke up to the import ance of mental training. Everywhere there was observable a great revival—or what he might term a creation-of educational means and appliances in order that educa tion might be given to all. Ibis was ot great good, and added to physical culture, it became of higher value, Man, physically trained to prove the use of ins hands, was taught how to work. Then, when nle„i al|y trained, the man would make a bettcl" workman and a better artificer. He would,

in fact, be more intelligent.

If that were

all, they might say that this age was put ting itself in the way of making great progress and was making a great step in advance. But; as ho had already intimated, that was hot all. Man \yas constituted its aoriiething more than a physical and'meutal beiug. He had to do with, the spiritual, and. although physically endowed and trained, ho could not afford to neglect or despise the emotional part of his nature. It therefore became a grave matter that they should well consider the position into which they were drifting or had drifted. They were cultivating their physical and mental natures and neglecting the spiritual. They had recently heard a great deal of the advantages ot secular edu cation, and of the necessity that existed for it. They were told that in our schools there must be nothing but knowledge strictly secular. They were aware of the dillicultiea that stood in the way of taking a step in advance of these difficulties, and they were disposed to make sacrifices on account of thosedifficultics. But, makiiigallallowance for the difficulties, it did seem an extraordin ary thing that one book should be excluded from the schools—should be banned from them. It was strange—aye, more than strange—it was terrible that in this Chris tian land, the oll'shoot from a country that owe 3 its liberty to the free circulation of that one book, that it should bo prevented from entering our public schools and being read there. It wa» a misfortune that it should be found necessary to do so cruel a thing. But, therefore, when it was neces sary to keep the Bible out of the public schools, it becani'c of more importance that ministets and Sunday-schoolteachers shbuld re-double their efforts, arid work more earnestly and determinedly than ever. If they would only consider that in con siderably less than half a genera tion the boys and girls now at tending school, and who were there beiug taught nothing more than would conduce to their iutcllectual training, would be fathers and mothers, and beyond the instruction which Might have becu imparted to them in the Sunday-school or the Church they would be ignorant of the necessity of spiritual training, and unablo to instruct their children, it was therefore the sacred duty of everyone who saw the position to encourage the Sunday-school movement. It had always been one of the nio3t important and primary agencies in civilising and sanctifying the young people. So it was to-day, and it would be still more so to-morrow. They were fully justified in calling to their aid all the assist ance that would make their efforts more efficient. They had heard a great d eal of intellectual culture, but what were its advantages if it was only going to fill man's heart with pride ; if in its highest develop ment it only sharpened his intelligence, and lifted him above his fellows. Without the restraining influence of religion, and what was to prevent his sympathies from being dried up ? If from his point of view he looked upon his own success of greater importance than the welfare of his fellow beings, then, he asked, what value would an instance of mentai culture like that be to mankind ? What better was that man than the miser, who in the possession of wealth, holds in con tempt those who are unable to boast of riches. What better was he than the gladiator lighting for his own glory, for himself and none others ? AVhat love had he for his fellow, or for his Maker, whose existence he would probably despise? If that were the deyclopment of high intel lectual culture, then lie could only say that they could well afford to be less intel lectual and more religious. The duty which man owed to his fellows and to God was contained in the Divine command, "Thou shalt lore the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and thy neighbour as thyself." Whatever lifted man above doing his duty to his fellow was a curse and not a blessing. He hoped they would take heart and endeavour to see that their duty lay in helping on the work with might and main. They should deal as much as possi ble with the spiritual and emotional train ing, for unless this were done, the age must soon become|a secular and infidel one. The speaker concluded amidst loud applause. Solo: " Consider the Lillies," Miss Cooper.

Mr Lyons, the past Secretary, read the report and balance-sheet. The latter showed the receipts to be £1,847 4a Bd, and the expenditure £1,512 2s 7d, thus leaving a belanco of £335 2s Id. The assets were £1,C13 3s lid, showing a balance over lia bilities of £768 15s Id.

The Chairman, in commenting upon the report, said that all would agree that steady and substantial progress had been made by the Union during the year. In addition to the information contained in the report, he might tell them that the number of Sunday school teachers connected with the Union was 1,130, 693 of whom were Church mem bers. There were in all 10,527 scholars re ceiving instruction injthe schools belonging to the Union, and 75 of these had joined the Church during the year.

Rev. W. Morley then addressed the meeting on "How to make the best of it." He expiessed surprise that there was not a larger attendance, but no doubt people were fatigued after their day's labours and dis inclined to leave their homes when they could read the reports of the meeting in the daily papers. He then expressed pleasure at the satisfactory nature of the report, and referredto two specially interesting features, the success of the book dep6t and the in dustrial exhibition. He said he was well acquainted with the working of similar institutions in the South, and there was nothing there to equal the Auckland book depot. The children's industrial exhibition he said, was the first he had been privileged to see, and he was both surprised and delighted at the energy and industry shown by the juvenile exhibitors. The speaker then went on to refer to the practice of Sunday-school superinten dents at soirees to complain of the inattention shown by teachers to their classes, and the imperfect manner in which they performed their duties. He thought that it would be much better for superintendents to be patient, and adopt the system of encouragement instead of discou ragement. Anotherpoint which we deserve to draw their attention to, was the necessity of endeavouring to keep pupils in Sunday Schools for a longer period than at pre sent. The majority he said, leave school between the ages of fourteen and i'fteen, and it must be clear to all who had to do with Sunday-school work that the years from 14 to 17 were the most impor tant for religious training. If scholars were induced to attend during those years, he was sure that in nine cases out of ten they would join the Chuich, and engage ill Church work all their lives. It was desir able too, that the services of a larger num ber of the elder Church members should be obtained tor the instruction of advanced pupils. Again, he thought the discipline

I maintained amongst elder scholars in most • schools was tool rigid. ."> They could not : treat pttpils of 14' or 15 years in the same : manner ad they might those of 4 or 5 years. The former Would obey the word of com nland given, but would seize the first Opportunity of withdrawing from the school. _eac_ers and superintendents should find in elder scholars their best helps in main taining discipline. Teachers should also .ttidy the individuality of their pupils. Mriny were possessed of different temperaments _Sd dispositions, and these should be studied, all- the different wants of each caerfully supplied. B«5 concluded by encouraging the teachers to more ear neat arid unremitting toil in the good Work of saving so_ls,- Rev. J. RobcftsOt! was the next speakar. The subject of his address was " Work, Pray, and Expect." He commenced by saying that the secret of success in every department of the Sunday School move ment, lay in earnest and constant work, lie impressed upon teachers the necessity of; preparation for their weekly duties at honle, and unremitting attention to their classes every Stindfly. There was a strong relation between work and prayer, for all their ,efforts would prove fruitless unless they asked Divine blessing and assistance. Constant prayer on the part of the teacher worilcl plae'e him in sympathy with his scholars arid wiSh Christ, and the work could not but be blessed. Teachers had a great deal to do, but they Should work ear nestly, and wait patiently for the good re- Suits. (Applause), The Chairman then said he had a very pleasant duty to perform. They were all aware that in a great measure the success of the institution was diie to the Secretaries for their energy and persevcrence in the per formance of their duties. Two of them had retired—or rather, he sheuld have said three, for Mr Lyon was unable to continue His au„-s in consequence of ill-health. He would noW ask iho-c present to assist him in presenting fo Mr Itifoti ri testimonial or rememberance. The presentation was a surprise to many, and it was a surprise to Mr Lyons, who, poor fellow, knew nothing about it. The Chairman then turned to Mr Lyons and said: You have had the h-Worir to serve, and wo have had the be . i 7 of yWur services, as Secretary of the Auo-land Sunday-scliool Union during the last four years. It is a great source of regret to us that you are not able to Con tinue your services, but as a mark of the appreciation in which you are held, I am requested to present to you, on behalf of the Committee this remembrance. The speaker then handed to Mr Lyons abeautiful'y illu minated address, the work of Mr Slator. It borethefollowingcomplimentary address :— " To Mr W. H. Lyons: Dear sir,—We, the \...i,. ~of the Auckland Sunday-school commute- t d Uh re t _ our Umon, havo no*- On your retiring resignation a9 secretary, , lieldL for from the office Which you IIAV- . four years, the Committee desire to expr--. tlleir thanks and appreciation of the Willing and ready servifee you have rendered them, alia tile -UCCessftil manner; iv wlllch you have carried ,bn the operations of thd Union. Wishing you much ljappiucsS; pfo'rjperity, increase of strength, and good iioaltll, —We are, dear sir, on behalf of the committee, J. 0. Firth,. President;' John R, Randcrson, Secretary, March, 1880- ~ ,_y. Mr Lyon returned thanks. He said the presentation was iudecda surprise to him, but when ho thought of, the work the other secretaries had performed, and the greater efforts, they had put forth, he could only say that, he did not deserve it at all. He had riot been able to devote so much time to the work as .Messrs Battley and Matthews. He would like to say that though not able to do the little he once had, he hoped his connection with the Union, would not be terminated for a considerable time, but that he would long be upared to assist in the work which he had found so pleasant during the time he held .the ollice of Secretary.

Solo—Miss Dobson,

Mr G. Hemus then delivered a practical address on " What do you want."

Anthem—

"Meeting and parting," choir

On the motion of the Chairman, votes of thanks were passed by acclamation to the speakers of the evoning, and to the choir, who had added so materially to the en joyment of the audience. The iueetiug concluded with the bene diction, pronounced by Rev J. Robertson.

Fire at Russell.

(FROM OUR OWN CORKESrO-DKNT.)

RUSSELL, this day. The public-house and store at Miniha, iii the occupation of Win. Greeuleaf, has boon totally destroyed by lire; The .store was insured in the South British for £150. The Coldnial has a risk on the stock, but the amount is not known.

The Rotomahamt sails to-night, with O'OO tons coal. ;

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

TitK ordinary meeting of this Council was held to-day, in the office ot Mr James, Shortland-strcet. Present :—Mr J. Waller (in the chair), and Messrs Alison, Bond, Cantwell, Dilworth, Lamb, Shea, and Sin clair. Mr Seaman, collector, was also in attendance.

Minutes.—The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. TitikANGl.—A letter was received from the Titirangi Highway Board requesting a grant of £30 for the formation of a new road in the district, as the Council had received the rates.—Mr Seaman said he had endea voured to collect the rates, but many of the settlers had refused to pay uutil the legality of the matter was tested.— The Chairman said that the Council would be in possession of £4,000 from the Govern ment in the course of a few days, through Mr Whitaker, and he hoped the Council would therefore proceed, it possible, with any urgent works, during the line weather. —On the motion of Mr Lamb, "^The letters (2) from the Titirangi district were referred to the Engineer to report thereon. "—Letters from the Devonportand Wade districts were laid on the table ; respecting the expenses of making roads to the Flagstaff and Wade Bridge. Small Grants.—lt was resolved to pay one half of the expense of a road, to O'Neil's point, North Shore ; also on the represen tation of Mr. Shea, to repair a bridge in Stoke'a Point district, also, at the request of Mr. Cantwell to grant an extra £8, to complete the work of a bridge, in Mc'Kay's contract.

White's Road.—Mr Dilworth moved that £50 be granted for repairing White's Road, Waitakerei East.—Mr Lamb said he knew something about this matter, and he believed a portion of money had been pre viously granted.—The Chairman said a sum bad been granted, but in consequence of the emptiness of the exchequer it had lapsed.— Mr Dilworth said the work was necessary, as the road was in a bad state.—The sum was granted.

Rei'ort. —A report was read from Mr Allright, the surveyor, as to the state af the roads and bridgejiu the Whau and River head districts, stating further, that the planking in some parts was in a dangerous condition, requiring immediate atiention. The costs of suggested alterations would be £52, and the planking £12 12*.—On the motion of Mr Dilworth, seconded by Mr Lamb, the report was adopted with an addenda " that the proposed works be at once proceeded with."

WIIANGAPAROA.—In answer to an appli cation from this district, for an extra £10, for the purpase of repairing the district bridge, the council resolved to grant that amount.

Timaeu.—A communication from Tim |am was read, soliciting exhibitions of local industries, for a proposed exhibition to be held during the present year. A reply not later than the 16th inst. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Bond, it was resolved that Messrs. Lamb, Alison, aud Sinclair, be appointed to consider the letter. The name of Mr Waller was added at the request of Mr Lamb. Destruction Gully.—The Chairman introduced the subject of erecting a bridge over Dcstruction;Gully, which had bcenTde layed longer than appeared necessary, but the fact was the Engineer had so much trouble in finding It. He had, however, to state to the Council that the Company with which he was connected was interested in having a good road in that district. The Council had granted £37 10s for the bridge, and if the Council agreed to pay that amount to his Company, they|would build a first-class bridge and pay the balance.—On the motion of Mr Lamb, the Council agreed to accept the offer of the Timber Company through Mr Waller. Outstanding Kates.—lt was resolved to employ Mr J. B. Russell to take pro ceedings agaiust defaulters for the recovery of rates.

KaukAPAKAP.V.—Mr Sinclair drew the attention of the Council to the necessity of forming and dedicating the Kaukapakapa road, which had been long in contemplation, but had not been carried out. The matter was allowed to stand over until the next

meeting. Accounts.—The current accounts were brought up and passed.

A lady said to her husband that she had read the art of love just to make herself agreeable to him. " I had rather have your love without the art," he replied.

Supreme Court.—Yesterday.

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Richmond.)

ALLEGED RAPE.

William Tidmarsii, alias Ross (38 years), was arraigned upon two indictments charg ing him (1), with a rape upon a woman at Parnell, and (2), with an assault with intent to commit a rape.

The prisoner pleaded not guilty. The Crown Prosecutor said that he thought the evidence would not carry him beyond an assualt with intent, and as he understood that the prisoner was willing to plead guilty to this he would withdraw the first indictment accordingly. The reason he had charged him with the graver crime was the expectation that further evidence would be forthcoming.

The prisoner then pleaded guilty. He also made the extraordinary statement that he wished to live to the age of Methuselah, and as he had read that that individual had 300 concubines, he desired to have the same, aud for this he was willing to take 4,000 lashes.

His Honor reserved judgment,

THIS DAY.

BREACH OF MARRIAGE ACT,

Walter Radcliffe, a comparatively young man of small statue and bland appearance, was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with a breach of the Marriage Act by making a false declaration before the Registrar at the Thames, with the object of obtaining a certificate of marriage. He pleaded not guilty. Mr Brassey appeared for the defence. In opening the case the Crown Prose cutor said he had no doubt that the jury were aware that before a marriage could take place between minors the consent of the guardians or parents had to be gained, and that if either of the contracting parties went before the Registrar under the Act and with the view of procuring from him a certificate, authorising the marriage ■ the action was constituted a misdemeanour under the 35th section of the Act of 1854, and there fore punishable at law. He would have very little dilliculty in proving the present case to their satisfaction. Perhaps, how ever, he, was quite at liberty to remark that he could not. see what good result was to accrue from theproseciitton,for the marriage could not be annulled, while great unhappi ness would be caused the young people. It was a pity that the parents should carry their feelings to such an extent. The learned gentleman then proceeded to rehearse the nature of the evidence, which he was prepared to adduce. A lengthy discussion ensued between His Honor and Messrs Brookfield and Brassey as to the act under which the prosecution •"Id be made, W»* 'T-"ior was of opinion that Hifl liv-. - m un _ er the Act of it Should be H\\k. . lielieved the 1873, for OtherWistf be ». was prisoner wrftiltl be discharge-.- .*» . quite possible to arhetid fhc ifldicirnen. and send it before' the (.hand _ tiry; In die the meantime, liqwevcr, the prisoner wotild ; have to- be kept in custody. , i Mr Brassey objected to the prisoner being kept in custody. As he had already been arraigned the prosecution must either stand or fall by the indictment. | , Mr Brookfield said he did not think the case was of such importance,, and.he could, with the consent of the Court, cuter a nolle prosequi. , Mr Brassey contended ,that flic jury should be directed to acquit the prisoner. His Honor said that while Mr Brookfield had deplored the present prosecution he did not think that ho meant to say that the law was a severe or useless one. It was highly necessary that young girls should be pro tected in such a way, The lengthy discus sion that had just taken place had been as to the framing of the indictment. It had been very carefully framed, and it sedulously mentioned the two statutes uudcr which the proceedings were taken. It omitted, however, to refer to the Act of 1875, and this was the weak point. If it had not mentioned auy particular statutes but had simply said, " contrary to the form of the statutes in such cases made and pro vided," of course the dilliculty would not have arisen. The Marriage Acts formed quite a maze of legislation, and they should rejoice to kuo»v that a consolidation of the statutes was going on. His Honor then directed the jury to rotrirn a verdict of, " Not guilty," which they accordingly did. The prisoner was then discharged.

NO lULL,

The Grand Jury threw out the bill against James McGregor, charged with arson.

His Honor, on being acquainted with tlie fact, said : "1 may sayatoncc gentlemen, that I approve of that bill being thrown out. It should never have been sent here. It is really must preposterous that it m.-tu should be committed for arson upon such depositions. The case, I believe, is that of a drunken man setting lire to his cell. Then gentlemen, I think you hare acted very properly in ignoring the bill."

The Grand Jury then withdrew, TRUE HILLS.

The Grand Jury returned true bills this afternoon in the case of Isaac Wilson, charged with shooting with intent; and also in that of Laurence 11. Jellings, ob taining money under false pretences (two indictments). The bill against Peter Morris, for breaking and eutering, has been ignored.

KOUIIERV VIOLENCE

Thomas McCarthy (39 years) was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with having violently assaulted and robbed a lad named William Cain at Mercury Bay. on the 27th of January last.

The prisoner pleaded guilty,

The following evidence was taken

Henry Charles Wine, a duly qualified medical practitioner?, gave evidence to the effect that the lad William Cain was at pre sent lying ill of typhoid fever, and therefore unable to leave his bed.

Mrs Cain gave similar evidence. She also swore that her son was the person who had given evidence in the case before the Resident Magistrate. The Crown Prosecntor then handed in Cain's depositions, which were read to the jury by the Deputy Registrar. They were substantially as follows :—On the 26th ot January Cain was a passenger to Mercury Bay by the steamer Fingal, where he saw the prisoner. On arrival at the Bay he sought lodging at the hotel, where the pri soner went also. They remained there for the night Cain sent him 3s. In the morn ing, the prisoner having learnt from Cain that he was bound for Wangapoua, offered to accompany him there, and they accordingly set out. After they had had a drink together, in paying for which the lad changed a pound note. Cain carried a swag. After they had traversed about three miles of the road they stopped, and the lad haviDg filled a bottle with water, they quenched their thirst with it. Pris aner then requested the loan of Kane's knife in order to cut some tobacco, and on receiving it observed that it was not sharp. The boy then went away to the spring for more water, and on returning the prisoner suddenly seized him by the waist and threw him to the ground. He then made a stab at him with the large blade of the knife, but the effect of it was only to cut the trousers. The prisoner then declared that he would put the set upon him (Kane). The lad said "Is it my money that you want. If it is I will give it to you." The prisoner replied " That's it," and then re ceived the money. The lad cried out and thisdiew from the prisoner the threat, "I'll cut your throat if you don't shut up," A struggle ensued, during which Kane man aged to roll over on top of the prisoner. The latter, however, by biting him on the shoulder regained his advantage. The lad struggled until he raised himself to his feet, when he ran away, but the fern was so thick that he could not make much pro gress, and he was soon caught again. The prisoner once more threw him down and get ting on top of him said " Don't think to get away Irom me." He then stabbed the lad once on the shoulder and thrice in the side. He then got up but observing Kane roll ing over, be stabbed him on the abort ribs, saying as he did so, " you— ; you are not dead yet." Kane then lay still as if dead and the prisoner went away. After a short time, the lad arose and ran off in the direction of Mercury Bay, At the cud of a mile he was obliged to stop from weakness, caused by the blood which was flowing from his wounds. Taking off his boots and waistcoat, he left them there, andthen made the bestof his way to White's boat-shed. On arrival there he told what had happened. One of the Whites helped him along the road and the other went ahead to inform the constable of the occurrence. The lad was taken to Whelan, the boot maker's, where he was stripped and washed. Thence he was removed to Carina's hotel, where his wounds were sewn up. The fol lowing day the prisoner's swag was brought in, and when it was searched it was found to contain all the articles which the lad had had in his own swag.

Constable Charles O'Reilly, of Mercury Bay, identified the clothes which Kane had worn on the day of the assault, as well as the knife with which prisoner was allcsed to have inflicted the wouuds. He had seen them identified by the boy in the Resident Magistrate's Court. Thomas King, barman at Morris's, Mer cury Bay, deposed that on the 27th of January the prisoner entered the hotel with Kane, and that he supplied them both with

liquor, for which the latter paid,' At the request ot the prisoner, he gave him a lemonade bottle containing two glasses of brandy to take, with him on the road. Both the prisoner and the lad were perfectly sober. In the evening he saw Kane being assisted to| Carina's Whitianga Hotel by one of the White's. He had been stabbed in several places. Wm. White, of Mercury Bay, stated that about 5 o'clock on the afternoon of the 27th of January, the lad Kane came to his boat shed. He was clad only in trousers and shirt, aud was covered with blood. On examining him he found live wounds on the right side, one of them being pretty deep. He told his younger brother to lead the lad to the hotel, while he himself went for the constable. The lad appeared weak and exhausted. He was well acquainted with him. He found the constable, aud accom panied him to a place on the road to Wan gapoua, which had been indicated by Kane. At that place they discovered the prisoner, whom the constable apprehended. Some money (about 19s he believed) was found oa him, as well as two knives—of which that now produced was one. In answer to the constable the prisoner said that the last he had seen of his mate was when he went over the hill with his swag in the direction of Wangapoua. On their way back to Mercury Bay Kane's trousers, coat, and vest were found stained with blood, while on the prisoner's swag being searched, many articles belonging to Kane were dis covered in it. The prisoner declared posi tively that they were his own.

Constable O'Reilly gave corroborative Gvidence. He also stated that when the prisoner was confronted with Kane, the latter identilied him as the person who had robbed and assaulted him.

Charles Alfred Cooper, house-surgeon at the Aucidand Hospital, deposed that Kane was brought to the Hospital on the 31st of January, by the last witness. The lad was suffering from a number of wounds such as might be inllicted by the knife produced, one was over the right shoulder blade, two lower down the back, one near the spine, and one on the left side over the liver. He remained ten days iv the Hospital, and was then taken home by his mother.

This was the case for the prosecution,

On being asked if he had any statement, the prisoner replied, "No ; I remember nothing about it. 1 have been 16 years in the province of Auckland, and I have never committed a crime before. I have only to throw myself upon the mercy of the Court."

On being asked if there was anyone who could speak as to his character, the prisoner mentioned Constable O'Rielly and Mr Whito. The Constable was then interroga ted. He said he had known the prisoner for about threeyears, buthad never had occasion previously to lock him up. He was, however, a man of drunken habits and with a nasty

tongue.

Mr White said he had known the prisoner for about eight years. He got drunk occa sionally, but he (Mr White) had never seen him very drunk.

The jury after a brief deliberation re turned a verdict of " Guilty."

'■" Crown Prosecutor said that there

n-- :'idictmeut for which the evi #asniiok-r *- 'batulreadv adduced, df-uec Was the soma an ». .„ u " e p - osc ~ u j Hevl-tildt however, enter a m.. in respect 01 11. . . . His Honor ifi passing judgi-cnc ri.'fid itidl lie could not do Otherwise than inflict a very heavy" sentence. The prisoner's deportment in the Court had certainly" Shot b_Cu such as to induce the belief that he (the prisoner)1 could be capable of the ferocity which had been proved against him. It was clear that thst the sentence would have to be a long one, otherwise the prisoner might yet have to answer for a capital offence. It sccined to him almost a marvel that the prisoner should have escaped a charge of murder. The seutence then would be six years penal servitude. It would have been longer if any previous convictions had been recorded against the .ulprit.

ALLKUKD INDECENT ASSAULT,

Michael Brceu, a youth of l'J years, was charged with having indecently assaulted a girl of 12 years, named Isabella McKay, in February last, at the ,Whan, besides beat ing and otherwise ill-treating be.r. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. The Crown Prosecutor having made Shis opening statement, called Isabella McKay, who deposed that she was the daughter of William McKay. She lived, however, at Hillsborough, with her grandmother, Mrs Boyd. On the morning of the day in question she was sent towards Waikowai in order to drive home some cows. She found them at the end of her grandmother'- faring nearest Mr Hayr's property* They vrete outside the fence among "the ti-trce. When she was endea< vourmg to get behiud them in order to turn them in the direction of home she saw a boy lift up his head from amidst the ti-trce, while a horse was stand ing beside him. She had turned the cows, and was engaged in driving them when she perceived the boy rise up and mount his horse, lie rode towards witness, and on overtaking her be inquired the time. She said she thought it was half-past ten. He then asked if she had eeeu his cows, and she replied, " No." The boy re ferred to was the prisoner, He had urey trousers on, a black vest and a white hat, trimmed with black, and a white handker chief tied round his jaws. After she had answered his questions he began to dodge her about the ti-trce, and lie continued to do so uutil he caught her. lie threw her to the ground, and attempted the offence. She screamed out, and ho placed his hand upon her mouth in order to silence her. He also offered her first a shilling and then hal-a-crowu, but she would not have them. She said she would tell her uncle. After some time the prisoner released her. She went on towards home, and lie rode away iv the opposite direction. On her way home she met a Mrs Robinson, to whom she said there was a boy up the road who had been knocking her about, and subsequently she went to her grand mother, whom she informed more fully of the assault.

(Left Sitting.)

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., K,M.)

DRUNKENNESS,

Ann Regau and John Hall, were charged with being drunk last night, and fined 5s each.

Margaret Gordon, was again brought up for drunkenness, having beeu found helpless in a shed in Vincent-street, early this morn ing, by Constable Igoe. Prisoner burst mto a flood of tears.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the unfortunate young woman was away from her husband, and was evidently goiug wrong.

Adjourned until Saturday, A HOW I- AN HOTEL,

George Gorman and John Beil were charged under the Vagrant Act with creat ing a disturbance at the bar of the Cosmopo litan Hotel, on the uight of the 6th instant.

Prisoners pleaded not guilty. His Worship made some remarks on the Vagrant Act, and considered it was lnrdly fair to class men, who happen to lose their temper in a public house, as the prisoners seem to have done, with vagrants, such as prostitutes and persons of general bad character, by charging persons generally respectable, under the Vagrant Act. He would, however, hear the evidence. Serjeant Fleming deposed that at mid night he was passing the hotel, when he heard agre.lt noise inside. He went iv and found the two prisoners lighting. Bo blew his whistle for assistance, and they were taken into custody.

Clara Dyer deposed that she was waitress at the Cosmopolitan. Saw the men strug gling with each other, and presently one went down. Did not see the commence ment. Could not say whether it was a fail light. His Worship : You are not a judge, I presume ? Witness : Never was engaged in an en counter of the kind.

Constable Westby also gave: evidence.

His Worship said he would look into the Act, and remand the case until Wednesday next, allowing prisoners to be at large in £10 each, on their own recognizances.

FBI-ID AND HIS FISH.

Frederick Bannister, a lish-liawker, was charged with a breach of the City By-laws by obstructing the public way with a barrow of fish, on the 30th ult.

Defcudaut did not appear

Sub-Inspector Pardy said that numerous complaints had been made in respect of defendant's conduct in obstructing the way, still defendant persisted.

Constable Dodd said that defendant was selling lish on the day in question in Queen street, at the Market Corner. He spoke to Bannister, who used very abusive language, and refused to remove his barrow of lish. He had frequently been cautioned.

Pined 5s and costs. This was all the business,

PROTESTANT ALLIANCE FRIENDLY SOCIETY.

A tea-meeting and concert were held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, last evening, under the auspices of the above Society, and in connection with the Alexandra Lodge No. 33. Mcsdames Partington, lSeilson, Walton, and Power, and Misses Gardiner, Barton (2), and liooney presided over the good things, which were amply provided, and as freely _..itaken of. Tea concluded, the room was cleared, the seats

rearranged, and' the chief event of the evening came on, The Rev. T. W. Dunn, chaplain of the lodge, occupied tha chair, and in his opening remarks, referred to the necessity of being on guard against Roman Catholicism. That, he said, was one of the chief aims of the Society, but they also wished to form a brotherhood. The rev. gentleman proceeded to enlighten this audience with some homely fables desciip tive of the value of union. It is only fair to the auditory to say that the homilies we were received with somewhat equivocal applause. The rev. gentleman evidently was under the impression that he had an eighteenth century audience to address. The benefits were 21s a week in case of sickness, together with medical attendance. £25 in case of any member dying, or £15 at death of a wife of any member. The choir under the (mis)-conductorship of Mr King, rendered several glees, "Here in Cool Grot," "The Fairies," "Awake yEolian Lyre," "Come all Comrades," "Haste o'er the Hills,", but in a musical point of view the selections suffered from inattention and insuflicient practice. " Awake yEolian _yre " showed a lamentable want of taste and judgment, being almost devoid ot the requisite expression. Messrs Smythe, King, Shaw, and Misses Barton, also pleased the audience with vocal efforts. Mr W. Baxter officiated at the pianoforte, but his success was rather doubtful. The entertainment was brought to a close with the benediction.

THE AUCKLANDLEANING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies and a tew ot the Sensible Men to road tho large lot of Fresh Bargains 'in Dampler's new Advertise mont in the 3rd column Ith page. WANTED, a Barmaid for City Bar.— ■ V T Nevada Hotel. WANTED, a smart Boy to make him self generally useful.—Apply Star Coffee HoiiEO, next to Evening Star Office. WANTED, a strong Boy for the Bake houso.— Apply to P. Crome, Baker, Hobson-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15, to assist in the house work of a private family.—For address, apply to Mr. Maxfield, Grocer, 125, Queen street. WANTED] a boy that understands opening Oysters. —T. Rodda, Darby streot. WANTED, a general Servant.—Apply, Queen's Ferry Hotol, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, an apprentice to the Harness and Saddlery Business; one at tho trade preferred.—Apply to J. G. Percy, Durham-street. V\7 AN TED, a Plasterer.—Apply to P. v T Glason, new buildings foot of Hobßon streot, at 8 o'clock to-morrow. WANTED, a first-class Accountant for Gisborne.—Apply onclosing testimonials to Joxj^ Post Ollico. Auckland.. WANTED, a respectable Youth to drive a baker's cart.-James Leslie, Parnell. WANTED, a Finislieiv^GeaT-Icmus, Excelsior Boot Factory, WANTED, for the" country, an elderly Man to Teach English in settler's family.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. WANTED, a General Servant for small family.—G. Skinner, Newmarket. WANTED, a Journeyman Baker.— Apply J. Leslie, Parnell. WANTED, 2 or 3~Young Men as Boarders; healthy position; within a few minutes of Banks, Post office. &c.; terms moderato; every comfort.—Apply J.P.S., Star V»M<. — - •z^r^y-j^D^a First-class Maltster; none W * other am -r.P'y-0-Sutton and c °- M^ltst'srS Newmarket, \\TanTEDi an Office BoY ( --Apply to ,VY .Hcsketh afld Richmond, omcc a*.-™ on Thursday aftei'nooD. , WANTED, a person to attop-' a b'nby' (a ffi'o^th old), Address.-Baby, „TAB Office. : - \VTANTED, a Respectably Girl as T V General Servant. No wasin"ng.'—Mrs ; Bn'nks/Meadow bank Farm, Pahniuro. I W"XNT_-sTXpp7eTi"tic"eTlo _the Milli „ofy; also Jo t-0 Dressmaking.—Apply at onco to W. liftttrayv Mi.lincry, and Dress making Establishment, CF, ANTED, a strong boy for the Black- Btnithing ; one who has been at tie trade preferred.—Apply, Newmarket verge. YIfANTED, a Lauiidress.—Apply Mrs V T Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. ANTED, a respectable Girl to do housiwork and assist in tho bar; re fersnib reouried. — Charlemont Hotel, Wake liold-otrcet. . \\f ANTED, for' the' Hamilton lioteT, y V Hamilton, Waikato, a Cook and au Aesi-tant; man and wife preferred.—Apply^ personally or by letter, with references, to Mrs Uwynno, Hamilton, Waikato, or Mr Belcher's",' Upper Queen-street, ou Tuesday next, from 10 to 1 o'clock. WANTED immediately, in a respect able family, a Situation for a young Girl 17 years of age (Protestant); good re ferences.—Address" A.8.," Mrs Chcvis, Manu kuujjload, Parnell. .___ WANTED, several Apprentices to the Millinery; also for tho Dressmaking.— Mllno and Choyco. WANTED, a Thorough Housemaid for a gentleman's family.—Mrs Cornwall's Agency. Hobson-stiect. WANTED, severul Boys to Close.— G. Black Sc Co.. Victoria-street East. WANTED, by a respectable, middle aged person, a Situation ai House keeper, or any placa of trust. —Mrs Cornwell's Agency, Hobson-street^ WANTED, a Lad to attend to horses, and to mako himself generally useful.— Apply, R. lieeves, Victoria-street. WANTED to Keut, Four or Five-roomed Houso (central); furnished or unfur nished.—" X.,' Star Office^ WANTED, good Housemaid, for hotel in "Waikato: also. Nurse and Needle woman for same. Call at 10 o'clock to-morrow mcrning.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-st. WANTED, a Situation by an experi enced Barmaid. References given.— Address. "C.8.," this office. WANTED to Let, two or three Unfur nished Rooms.—Shirley Villa, Newt&n Roodj WANTED Two or Three respectable young Men as Boarders; healthy situ ation: few minutoa walk from Queen-Street. Tonus, 18s por week.—Apply this ollico. WANTE-TTo" Sell, until Friday, 9th instant, a Grocery Business; doing a respeotablo cash trade.—Apply Dedwood Store, Ponsonby. WANTED, by a respectable young Woman, a Situation a. Barmaid in a lower bar.—Apply at the Critorion Hotel. ANTED to LBT, a Four-roomed House, with about Three-Quarters of an aero of ground.—Mr Hoj-g, Grocer. Newmarket. WANTED to Let, an 8-stalled Stable, in tho city.—Apply A. Maekie, Royal Standard Carriago and Spring Factory. Durliam- Btreot. WANTED, by a single Gentleman, a Sitting-room with good Harbour view, and Bedroom, within ten minutes walk from Post Ollico; with a privato family if possible. Good references glv — Address, S.A.H., G.RO. WANTED KNOWN.-The Stock of Earthenware, China, Glass, &c, at tho Shop in Victoria-street, above Albert-street, Is being cloared out at very low prices, for a short time only. The proprietor giving up business. WANTED, Purchasers for Second-hand Books. All leading works.—Darton, Pitt- Btreot opposite Wcsleyan Church. "V^TANTED, Ponsonby Ratepayers who TV think they got nothing for their money to look at tho Road-making in Sarsflold street. ANTED KNOWN, New Store oponod at cornor of Wellington and Hepburn street. All Groceries of first quality- New Assortment of Glassware and Crockery— Cheap Haberdashery-All Goods at lowest possible prices—Cash trade only.—G. Browning, cornor of Wellington and Hepburn streets. ANTED KNOWN, Cheap limber can now be Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldie, Albert-streot, oloso to Dock. Ho having purchased botween 300,000 and 100,000 feet of Seasoned Timber ou advantageous torms, will be preparod to give customers tho benefit of his purchase. ANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timbor Company havo ou hand such largo stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, they aro compelled to sell. Now Is the time to build. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks are Fold. Job lots of second ckv3S. Face cuts, Slabs, &c. Firewood 2s Cd per load. Sawdust and shavings ruo. rVT ANTED KNOWN. Owing to numerous Purchases lately, I am obliged to lot tho Public have tho benefit of my Largo Stock of Boots and Shoes, at a real sacri lic». Come early and secure for yourßelves the Bargains. Uest value in Gents', Ladles', and Children's Boots, over known in Auckland, at i the Bhop of W. Johnston, Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN.— Edward Cash Practical Tailor, intends rojioving a an early date to his new promises, Wellesley i i-treet, oppoßita U.S. Hotel, where ho hopes to i meot all his old patrons and friends, and assures them that all orders entrusted to him shall havo his careful attention as heretofore N,B.—A first rate atoek of Tweeds and Cloths always on band. Gontlemon's own material made up with care. WANTED to Sell, New Waggonettes, Buggies o£ various descriptions. New and Second-hand Bakers' Carts; also, a Second hand Sprinx l art.—A. Mackio. Koyal Standard Carrioge and Spring Factory, Durham-street. ANTED to Rent for a term, a Five or Six-roomed House, with moderato area of ground, within two miles of Auckland. Good uupply of water indispensible. Site command ing view of FJagstalf preferred. — Address, : stating description and terms, C. O. Montrose, ! Evening Star Office. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, Hcuse Blocks, Bailings, Posts, Bails, and Firewood in their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end ot J lobson street. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for White Pine hss induced them to arrange for a constant supply. TO — Wanted a well edu. cated Youth, about 16, as apprentice.- Ciawford, Chemist, Newton. mOWAII EH 6 USEM ENTTlrapers, &c. X —A Gentleman of large Colonial, aa well as English experience, is open loan engagement. "Would undertake to manage a business; first class references,—Addrcsss "Box 105," Post -1 oflice, Auckland.



___e_i_g_. i "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of tho Pro prietors of this Bank will be held at the Bank ing-house in Auckland on THURSDAY, the 22nd day of April next, at noon, for the urpose of receiving the Roport of the Directors for tho Half-year ending 31st Instant, and for any other' business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of tho Board of Directors. D. L MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, 17th March. 1880. "VT O T I C E In accordance -with tho Proclamation in Gazet'e 15, March 23, 1870, the Annual Meeting ot JUSTICES OF THK PEACH; resident in the Auckland District, w.p bo he'd at the Police Court, Auckland, on TL'i.-DAY, ihe 27th inst, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of choosing a Chairman ot Petty Sessions, and settling a Kota of attendance for the ensuing year, J. M. DARGAVILLF. Chairman. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner o£ Wellesley and Albert streets. — Usual Devotional Meeting TO-MOR ROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. All are invited. New arrivals cordially invited. rpHE Members of the Auckland XoNI- Sol-Fa Choral Union will Dlease Meet at the Excelsior Hall, Newton, TO-MORROW (Thurs day) EVENING, at 7.30 sharp. "\T_-vV ZEALAND REGIMENT JLI ARTILLERY-A BATTERY. Members ot A Battery will meet at Mount Eden Kange to fire first competition for Belt, on SATURDAY, April 10th, at 2 p.m. H. G. PAYNE, Captain commanding. ON KHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY". Tho Sixth Annual Moetlngof this Society will bo held in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, at 7 o'clock p.m., ou THUKSUAY, tho Bth day of April, 1880. Also, at tho same place on the same Evening, a Special Mooting of the Members will be held, for the purpose of considering the pro priety of obtaining a charter of Incorporation under " The Building Societies Act 1876," and for the further purpose of Altering and Amend ing tho Kules. Borrowing Members are as fully entitled to attend these Meetings as Invosfing Members. J. D. JACKSON., Secretary. Dividends. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Transfer Books of this Bank will bo Closed from FRIDAY, tho 9th Instant, to THURSDAY, the 22nd idem, both days in clusive. By order of tho Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, Ist April. 1880. COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. The Transfer Books of tho above Company WILL BE CLO3ED' from Ist April 1880 till AFTER t_e Annual Meeting. GEO. S. GRAHAM, General Manager, W-'lvngton, April I,IBBU FOi Sale. FO R SALE, on Parnell Rise,* near Rail way Arch, a very nico Cottage, Veraftdah; .tick and front; in good repair; Gas laid OH ;■ Well, _". Capital position; Price, £280; Terms easy.—Tanner ar>& Evans, Estate Agents, 74, Queen-street. FOR SALE, the Lease arid Good-will of a Private Boarding-house. First-class position and doing a good business. Fu__it_r_ can b« taken at a valuation if required.—Apply this ollico for address. _ FO-TS * LE, at West Pukekohe, a com pact Farm of 163 acres, with two Houses and 1J miles of Fencing newly erected, adjoin ing Buckland Station.—Catran Brothers.—For fu.__ei particulars apply to tho proprietor on the farm. tf» i f\ to £1000 LENT, on BC-dlng Society cW J- U principle?, o? o_ other terras to snil borrowers. Mortgages' and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for- Said on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Y«l«a_',La'n_.— Seven por cent, allowed on money -trjbS—ed for investment. OR SALE, in Upper Nelson-street, Comfortable Five-roomed House.—Apply at this Office. 1 PIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS For Sale or Hire on terms to suit all Buyei.—Weekly or Monthly Payments. All kinds ot Musical Instrument* Exchanged, Tuned or Repaired.—WEßß'S Musio Saloon, Welleslcy-strcet. tr.Oti LEASE, in Suburbs, excellent Seven-roomed Houso anrl Shop, with gas laid on Small ready-money trade is done, which could be easily increased.—For addresß, enquire Star Office. jMOUNTRY STORE FOR SALE, A good paying GENKRAL STORE at Alex andra, Waikato, is offered for sale. Stock at, valuation; Store for sale or lease. This is a good opportunity for intending Storekeepers, as thero is a good and old established Native and European trade attached. Full particulars of L. D. NATHAN & CO. /~V N SALE. MAIZE MEAL. MAIZE MEAL. £6 Per Ton of 2000lbs. G, S. JAKINS. Custom House-street. "Vr EWCA ST L E .COAL. TO ARRIVE Per ' Clara Haroreaves (now dub), 300 tons House Coal 200 tons Smiths' do. lO.tons Coke 2,000 Spokes (Iron Bark) 50 pair Shafts (Iron Bark). \V. & G. WINSIONE. rrT O A R It I V E Per ' Mebcia,' ' City of Quebec,' ' Loch Dee' and 'John Bull,' 1000 bags Weßton and Westall's Fine and Coarse Salt 200 boxes Candles 20 cases Cornflour 30 cases Sardines (" Albort") 20 cases Salad Oil 25 cases Vinegar 20 cases Swiss Milk ■1 cages Mine's Baking Powder 10 cases D. & M. Paste Blacking ■1 cases Yon Hounton Cocoa 20 kegs Carbonate Soda 10 cases Muntz Metal, 18, 20 and 22 oz. 26 oases Corrugated Iron, 5 to 10 Tost 31 cases Sundries—Coloured Prints, Wiro Lien Covers, Riding Whips, Carriago Lamris, Turkey Spongfl. V\ mo Glasses, Tumblers, Water Bottles, Decanters, Iron Safes, Acoordians, Desert Spoons, Police Lanterns, Galvanised Iron Buckets. IN STOCK- Coment, Slates, Corrugated Iron, C to 8 foot Muntz Motal Nails. Pitch, Tar, Salt—Fine find Coarse ; Candles—Bias, Do Robaux, Jenar and Brandon ; Sugar (assorted), Con fectionory, Pc°l, Teas, Tobacco, Tarturio Acid, Cream Tartar, Soda Crystals, Whit ing, Snrdincs.Herrirgs, Currants, Raisins. &C, &C, &C. POTTER & CO, Durham Street. To l_e_. rriO LET, in a private family near Queen- I_ street, Board aDd Residence for a lady engaged during tho day.—Address "M.M.," Star Office. TO LET, v Eivc-roomed House in Pon sonby; every convenience.—Apply to J. J, Henderson, Cheaiist, Ponsonby. f 2nd LET.—A comfortable Bed-room for a fl. single Gentleman, with Board or partial Board, in a private family, within five minutes walk of Queon-streot. Good situation.—Apply at this Office. rPO LET, Mount Eden, new and pretty X Cottage of 5 rooms, with about 2 acres of volcanic land; rental, 15s per week.—S. Vaile, House and Land Ageat, Shottland-street. / mo "LET, a House, corner of Wellesley X and Nelson-street; seven rooms, gas and water laid on ; bath-room, plungo and shower bath; five minutes' walk from Queen-street.— Apply to Wm. Brownhill, Bootmaker, 156, Queen-street. r jlO be LET at North Shore, a pleasantly JL situated New House o" six rooms and kitchen.—Duder Bros.. Devonport wharf. I^ORTITSHORE.-To Let, a Furnished -1.1 House, splendidly situated.—R. and R. Duder, or Messrs Sumorfleld and Leek, Queen street, A THOROUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is used, such an deep-lift pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Brow erica, &c. &c. Would havo no objection to drive a Portable Engino and Thrashing Ma chine, and Keep same in repair Highest home and Colonial references given.—Apply. Star Office.



Municipal Notices. ril.Y OF AUCKLAND. TO WATER CONSUMERS. Pubic attention is requested to the Penalties provided in Clause 262, " Municipal Corporations Act, 1579," of a sum not exceeding £20 for not bting supplied by Water from the Waterworks and taking any such Water from the Supply furnished to another person, or being supplied from the Waterworks and supplying anotner person, or permitting him to take away any DUch Water. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, 3td April, 1880. Public Notices. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. April 22 and 23 (ST GEORGE'S DAY), 1881. For full programme, sec handbills. Wm. PERCIVAL, Secretary A.B.C. "OOROUGH OF PARNELL. BUKGESS AND DEFAULTERS LISTS. Notice is hereby Riven that tbo above Lists He at tho Parne". Borough Council Oflice, Manu kau Road, for public inspection until the loth instant. S. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk. Dated April 6, 1880. N. 8.: The names of all persons nppoaring on tho Defaulters List who fail to pay all Rates due bsforo the 21st instant will not appear on the Burgess Roll for tho year 1880-1. TV- O T 1 C E. All Accounts due by tho late M. A. Alexander of Karangahapo Road, Newton, must be ren dered to Mr Theo. Cooper, Solicitor, at Messi-3 Russell and Devore's, Solicitors, Shortland street, Auckland, on or before this day week, the 13th instant. Dated the Gth day of April, 1880. THEO. CUOPER, tfor the Administrator. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUS TRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. I have tho honour to inform you that I am a Candidate for ono of tho seats at the Board that will become vacant at the ensuing Annual Meeting, and respectfully solicits your votes and interest. In reply to numerous inquiries as to whether I am in favour of the proposed alteration In the mode of voting aubmltted to the Special General Meeting of Members in January last, and to which at first sight I was inclined to give my support, I beg to state that; on mature considera tion, I am opposed to any alteration in the pre sent system of voting that will either curtail or abolish the voting power of Members inn-resident in Sydney; but will favour any modification that will render the exercise of the right of voting more easily available. S. A. JOSEPH. ~ O'Connell street, Sydney. ACCIDBSTAL HOTEL. NEW EXHIBITION BILLIARD TABLE (By Bennett, of London) Grand Opening Mstcb,. between Two First class Amateurs; to cwmmoneo at nine o'clock THIS EVENING. Admi-sion-FREE. TUOTICE OF REMOVAL.—J. S. J_l Coiilky, Tailor, &c, bogs respectfully to intimat. to his customers and the pu'alic gener ally that, having leased those commodious premises known as New Zealand House, Short land Crescent, where in future he will carry on his business, he hopes by strict attention, com bined with moderate charges and eood work manship, to continue to merit that patronage that ha 3 been so liberally bestowed on him for i_S past nine years.JP.S.-All garment, made on the premises under the immediato snperV—ion of J. S. C. i UCK LAND TONIC SOL-FA | ___ CHORAL UNION. GRAND CONCERT of Sacred arid Secular Music in the Alexandra strest School-roomy ON FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, 9iu APRIL at 8 o'clock F.mv Admission—One Shilling. "m/r ILK! MILK! MILK! THE GREAT NORTHERN DAIRY, WHAU. Pure Milk supplied every morning. Orders left at Davies', Karangahape Road, will h. promptly attended to. Milk off one cow re served for involids or infants, when required,- MISSING FRIEND. — Miss Mary DORSEY.'of Omagh, who arrived here in 18jg, will oblige by communicating with this office'/ T> UNNING ih my Paddock, Richmond jLVi Road. Surrey Hills, a Young Bay Horse. —If not claimed within seven days will bo sold to defray expenses.—G. H. o~ar_k. Apply to Thos. Frost, Surrey Hills Dairy. im I X _ ENGINE-. MERRYWEATHER & SONS, Manufacturers of STEAM & MANUAL FIRE ENGINES, FIRE APPLIANCES, &c, _c., &c. By appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, the Emperors of Gormany and Russia, tho Lon don. Manchester, Liverpool, and other Fire Brigades, and Sole Manufacturers to Her Majesty War Department. At the Paris Exhibition, IS7S, Merryweather and Sons were awarded Two Gold Medals for tho excellence of their Machinery—a distinction eDJoyed by no other makers. Engines and Appliances of all descriptions constructed on the most approved and economi cal plans. Orders received by Messrs R. T. Turnbull and Co., 5, East India Avenue, London, E.C., Sole Agents for Now Zealand, and by their Cor respondents, MESSRS T. H. HALL & CO., Auckland. TjIDEN TERRAuis POST OFFICE. MORLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. (formerly with Messrs. Glanvllle and Ellyett), solicit the patronage of the public, Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered any part of the town and suburbs. MRS. C. SKINNE R, NEWMARKET, Will in future conduct Business at the Shop ad joining Mr W, Hogg, Grocer. A Well-soleotod Stock of Fruit will always be on Sale. SPECIAL NOTICE.—In addition to the Fruit Department, Mrs Skinner has decided to open a Select Registry for Servant?.! "DIANOS! PIANOS! Just Opened, Bord's Pianos ; price, £28. Also, to be sold cheap, odo of Alexander's Rosewood Three-stop Harmoniums. Pianos and Har moniums Tuned and Repaired in town or country.— N.B. Note tbo address—Thos.' H. Webb, Oak Cottage, Hobson-f-treet, opposite Minnetti, Baker. Name on entrance gate. Va cancies for Music Pupils. IMBER 1 TIMBER !—REDUCTION IN PRICE. Tho Shortland Saw-mill Company have no immense stocks, but will meet the market by selling at Lowest Current Rates. Tho quality of their Timber is well known. Tongued and Grooved and Rusticated Boarding not to bo surpassed iv New Zealand. Special lines In Second-class.—Custom-House-street West, 3rd April, 1880. ' Board ana Kesiaence. BOARD and Residence for two respect able Young Men; 10 minutes walk from town.—Apply at thiß Office. QUPKRIOE Board and Residence with O respectable family, few minntos' walk from junction of Grey and Queen streets. Bath-room, piano, Sec. Terms moderate; references ex changed.—For addrcs', apply Stab Office. QU P E RIO R Ac-ommodation, with IO partial board, for one or two Gentlemen, or Lady and Gentleman, in a private family.—For address apply this oflice. "VT OIWhCOTE-BAY HOUSE, Stokes' -L* Point.—Residence, with Board and at tendance, for a gentleman and his wife, 50s a week. Single lady or Gent, 30s —All particulars at Webb' Music Saloon. Wellesley-streot. f^ O V E R N O R BRO W W E HOTEL, IjT HOBSON-STKEET Board and Lodging 203 per week (alnide room) _25s Personal. MRS tIUNTE X, lately from Cambridgde, Waikato, please send address to Miss Lai.ly, caro of Mrs fower, Hob:o_-street, near | Cook-streat. ERSONAL.—WiII" Mrs. Julia Byers 11-to of Wbangarei) plea3B send her ad dress to F. 8., Star Office. Lost and Found. LOST, on Saturday Evening, a Gold Locket and part of a Chain. Tho finder will be rewarded by leaving same at Star OllitiO. LOST, a Pocket-book in Ponsonby, con taining 'lestimonials; of no u.e to any person except owner.—Finder will bo rewarded on returning same to Star Office.



Tenders. TffEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS', CANTERB.-Y INTERIOR MAIN LINE OF RAILWAY. WHITECLIFF3 BRANCH TO RAKAIA StfCTION. SELWYN CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, April 6th, 1880. Notice is hereby pivea that the above Con tract is withm_WN Bom Tender until t urthor notice. By command. (Signed) "W.N. BBATR. | Engincor in charge Middie Island. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on 3 -TUIiDAY, the 30th instant, tor the Erection of i School Building in connection with St. Thomas's Church. Union-street. Plans, &c, at, our Cilices. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEST & SON", Architects. m O B U I L D E It s. Tender will be received up to noon on SATUR DAY. the 10th April, for the Erection of a Villa Bo9idenco at Kllerslic. Plans, &c„ at our offices. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of tho 10th of April for Taking Down and Ke-Ouilding the Alexandra Hotel, at Parnell. Plans and specifications to bo seen at my residence, Sy monds-stre3t. GEO. BOWRING, Architect. rtno BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received till 1 o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, 9th instant, for tho Erection of a two-storey Dwelling on Kaiangahape Road. Plans, etc., at Mr S. Clarko'e, Bootmaker, Albert-street, Newton, next Dr. Walli3's Chapel. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received fluntil noon on MON DAY, April 12th,_for the Erection of a Villa in Kara.gahape Road. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office. W. F. HAMMOND, A.R.1.8.A., South British Insurance Buildings. rjn o shi- n g"l c b "s. Wantid, Shinglors for about Forty Squares; tenders for labour, or labour and material. Tenders close at 11 a.m. on THURSDAY.— Apply Kdcn Vine Hotel. FfIIRST-CLASS GROCERY BUSINESS IN QUEEN STREET FOR SALE BY TENDER. Messrs J. C. Morrin & Co. having assigned their Estate to tho undersigned for the benefit of iheir Creditors, they now invito tenders until WEDNESDAY, the Jth instant, for tho whole Stock-in-Trade, Book Debts, &c. Fall particulars rcoy be obtained from the Trustees, and a list of tho Stock, &c„ now lies at Mr Morrin'a Store. The Grocery Business now for Bale has a long established reputation, and a very extensive connection, and offers unusual advantage- t_ anyone desiring to commence business. G. W. OWEN "I Trustees j- in Estate of HKRMANBROWN) J.C.Morrin&Co. Auctions. MONDAY, APRIL 19. At the residence of Mr Thomas Craig, Wairos South. DAIRY STOCK, HEIFERS, STEERS, HORSES, EWES AND LAMBS, FARM IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &C, &C, &C, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK SHARP. rYIHFi undersigned have received instruc- JL tiens from Mr Thomas Craig, who la dis posing of hia farm, to sail by auction, at hia residence, Wairoa South, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of 10 Quiet Dairy Cows 15 2-year-old Heifers 15 2-year-old Steers. Well-bred Bull Calf, Dark Roan 3 Good Draught and Light Harness Horses Handsome Biding Mare, with Foal at foot. Mare took First Prizo at Agri cultural Show Handsome Filly (unbroken) 3-year-old Handsome Grey Pony broken to side saddla 150 Ewes in Lamb, by Rams bred by Mr Middleton 3 Bams 2 Good breedi_« Sows Now Cart and Harness, Spring Cart and Silver-plated Harness, nearly new 1 Set Iron Harrow., . set Wooden Harrows 2 Iron Ploughs, 1 Roller, New Chaff Cutter Broadcast Sewing M.c'bJnefor Rye Grass and Clover 2 Sledges Shod with Iron, Tile Draining 1 ools, Dairy Utensils 3 Stacks Hay, about 11 tons 500U Tiles. 2 and 3 inch 20 Sheets Corrugated Iron, 7 feet 250 Puriri, Posts 500 Bails 100 Stock-yard Poßt., seasoned timber ;you A quantity or Household Furniture, embrac ing Handsome Walnut Piano, nearly new, Sec. _c. 18ft. Sailing Boat, Sails, Oar., &c. Luncheon provided. Stook may remain on farm one wee_ free of charge. At 12 o'clock sharp. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, APRIL 9. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at Durham Yards, on.Fr.. day next, 2 Superior Heavy Draught Colts 2 Medium Drau.ht Fillies Pair Well—latched Grey Ponies 1 3 year-old Colt, by Lord Derby, from Wai kato 1 First-class weight-carrying Hach, a good j uraper Backs, Light Harness and Draught Horses Also, Spring-carts, Sydney Drays, Harness. Saddlery, &c; a New Broadcast Seed Drill. At 11 o'clock. HUNTER ~& NOLAN. Clover, Ryo and Cocksfoot Grass Seed on hand in any quantities, Bonedust, &o. F-UDAY, APRIL 9. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, BEAR AND KANGAROO RUGS, VENETIAN BUNDS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. rriHE suhscrihers will sell at their Rooms, 5. Fort-street, on Friday, 9th instant, at 11 o'clock. Walnut Suit of 9 pieces, in Green Rep; Carpets. Picturoe, Lamps, Venetion Blinds, Tables, Couches, Chairs. Rocking I Chair, Cheffoniers, Mirrors, Iron and •Wood Bedsteads. Mattrasses. Bedding, I Chests Drawers, Stands and Ware, &c. Also, Kangaroo and Bear Skin Rugs Blacksmith's Bellows, Slates, Music SAMUEL CO"CHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Ry Order of the Executors of the late Mrs, Mary Churton. j | FREEHOLD HOUSES AND ALLOTMENTS, I'AKNBL-. I THE suhscrihers have been favoured with instructions from tho Executors of the late Mrs. Alary Churton to prepare for the Sale, j Dy public auction, at an early date, of - j That VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE situate oa tho Rutland and St. George's Bay Roads, Parnell, sub-dlviued into Allotments, with the Seven Dwelling houses erected thereon—tho whole com- ' manding a moat extensive view >of , North-Lore, tho harbour, &c. ," if jt2T Further particulars and date of sale will 1 be announced in a few days. II SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, | Auctioneers. Tj [Continued on Fourth Page.] fl