NEWS BY THE HERO.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

ALBANY, Thursday.

The Tanjore, which arrived here at 5 -o'clock this morning brings London dates to ■January 15. Distress prevails in the west of Ireland, where it is constantly apprehended that some sanguinary conflict will take place. The lawless movement which has foil*.wed the hind agitations shows indications of con cert and design. Without some extensive and clastic organisation it would not be pos sible, in wild and desolate districts, sparsely iuhabitcdto bring together such large masses of men and women, and toasscmbe them at any given ppint. They are collected from remote localities, and meet at an appointed place and time. The position they take up and the tactics they follow—women being put in the front—are regarded ias pi-oofs of a systematic plan, devised by Jendcrs who do not themselves come to the front, but ar range the new campaign against property. hvery indication exists that Fenianism has .applied and organised the tactics re sorted to. The body of people operating are equipped with every requisite for making organised demonstrations. Law lessness is increasing rather than diminish ing, and shows a tendency to spread to the southern part of the island.

Arthur Orion's application for a writ of error is ba9ed on a conteution that the several terms of penal servitude to which Orton was sentenced ought to have run-con currently and should not be made to follow one another A further point, ipiurely -cchuical in character, was thatthe sentence was informal.

An application was made at the Cotnt ot Queen's Bench, Dublin, on tihe 18th, ou behalf of Mrs. Bagot, for one month's -post l-ouement of the trial of the issue directed by the i ourt of Probate, on tbo grounds that Mrs. Bagot is to ill too attend tbe trial. Lord Derby,on tire Bth hist., at the Hud dersfkld Chamber of Commerce, exhaus tively reviewed the commercial position of the connUy, his conclusion being that Eug- Sand had not yet arrived at the poiut when material progress cease 3 and decadence begins, he pointed out that England was ivo worse off than her neighbours, all coun tries having shared iv the depression of the List few years. The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. W. H. Smith, spoke at a -dinner of the Conser vative Association, Sutton district, county of Surrey. Mr Smith declared that any compromise with the liish Home Rule party was impossible.

Serious riots have occurcd in Pesth, arriv ing from a duel with pistols, in which Baron Mathcnyi seriously, if not mortally, woun ded Poputy Ye.ho.ray, a journalist. Shots Lave been fired on the military, nnd several persons killed and wounded.

A foreiguer named Alexander Sclossa cutercd the Roman Catholic Chilrch t>f St*. Peter, at, Hatton Garden, and tired five shots from a revolver, at the priest celebrating mass. The balls damaged tbe altaT orna ments, but the priest remained uninjured, Sclossa was only secured after a desperate resistance, and has been committed for trial. He says he is a Swiss priest, but is believed to bo a German socialist.

The " Invalid Russe," a semi-official journal, denies the alleged concentration oi Russian troops on the Polish frontier, and the reported Russian armaments. It says that on the contrary Russia, in December, reduced her army 34,000 men below its nominal peace looting; and tbat further reduction and other pacific measures are in contemplation.

The directors of the North British Rail way Company have resolved to apply to Parliament for powers to enable them to rebuild the Tay Bridge at a lower level and with a double line of rails. The search for the bodies of the victims of the catastrope still continues. Out of 74 petsous killed, the bodies of 27 only have been recovered. A more careful examination of the girders than has yet been practicable is requisite in order to ascertain the precise canse of the calamity.

LATEST FROM AFGHANISTAN, BOMBAY, January 31*

General Gough's brigade has been quartered for the winter in the Bala Hissar.

A few skirmishes have taken place along Hie lino of communication, but General Roberts continues master of the situation.

The British forces are being largely rein forced. Troops are continually moving forward from Bombay to the front. The total force from Bombay ordered for active service, and for the front if requisite, amounts to 15,000 men and 63 guns. Road-making and other works for facili tating the operations of the British forces arc being actively proceeded witb. The Hindoo inhabitants of Cabul are preparing to emigrate to British territory, fearing to be exposed to renewed Afghan attacks.

Geneial Dowd Sujah has been sent t) India a close prisoner.

Ample supplies are being sent into Cabul.

(Per lleeoJand Botorua.)

SYDNEY, February 25,

Some consternation was occasioned when it became known that three prisoners had escaped from the Casino lock-up. They pre viously opened Constable Lesse's box aud stole a watch, besides tearing open the warder's wntiug-Jesk in search for money. They then caught and saddled three police horses,

MELBOURNE, February 25,

A proposition was brought belore the City Council this afternoon to increase the town rate to Is 3d. Alter discussion, it was resolved that the rate remain at Is.

The population of the colony at the end of December was 599,420.

On Saturday night a number of young roughs attacked the police in Collingwood, attempting to rescue a prisoner, and unfor tunately were not captured. Mr Munro had a very rowdy meeting at Carlton _ to-night. The supporters of the Opposition candidate, who is Gardiner, captain of the Carlton Football Club, swept the hall, causing great havoc.

Sweetmeat and Secundus are the only absentees from the Australian Cup ; and First Lord, Don Alphonso, Black S Lapidary, Blantyre, Yardley, and M Avenel from the Newmarket Handicap.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

ADELAIDE, February 25th. It is expected that tho city will be lighted with gas in a week's time. The wife and Infant of a farmer named Donohne, living on a selection at Hundred Pinds, were fearfully burned by their tent catching fire. The infant has since died, but the mother yet lingers in a most critical condition. QUEENSLAND. Wm. Holcroft, landlord of the Commercial Hotel at Eight-mile Plains, in consequence of persons having stolen fowls, took a loaded gun to his bedroom, and having heard a noise got up about 3 o'clock in the morning when it was very dark, and accidentally shot himself in the head. He died soi n afterwards.

Ellerslie Sports.

The Gardens were attended mote largely than usual on Saturday afternoon, and the programme of sports arrauged for the occasion was carried out in a highly satisfactory manner. A considerable amount of interest was evinced in the various matches, and sweepstakes were ex ceedingly popular. We append the results of the severe!races : —

Handicap Trotting Match, prize, a Cup and £s.—Smith's Blackthorn, 50yds, 1 ; Brennan's Stub Toe, 300 yds, 2 ; Bar nett's Creeping Jenny, scratch, 3. The other starters were—D. McDonald's Akeake, 175 yds: N. McDonald's Fantail, 205 yds; Harford's Greyhound, 300 yds ; and Montague's Dainty, 200 yds., Stub Toe, as sumed the lead soon after the start, and mained it till the completion of the last lap but one, when Blackthorn collared and passed him. With the exception of Creep ing Jenny and the two leaders, the other competitors relinquished- the chase about this state. Blackthorn won by about 10yds, nnT Creel)"'g Jenny made a fair third. The latter horse was sold immediately afterwards to Mr McDonald of Panmure, for £36.

120 yds HANDiCAp.-lst prize, £1; 2nd U nff' ,__; . 3rd prize> 5s- Asher 10yds, 1; Potter 12yds, 2; J. Bull llyds, 3; Cum nuns scratch, 4. The other competitors were:—Davis, 7yds; Taylor, 7yds ; Under wood, 9yds; Martin, 7yds; and Daly.llyds. Asher won rather easily Boys' Mile Match.-a large amount of interest attached to this match, which was for £10 a side, the contestants being a youth named Connop, and a well-known little fellow named Sammy Goodman. Connop was a hot favourite from the start' and the result vindicated the correctness of Ihe popular opinion, Connop winning as he liked. Goodman bad no chance of winning, as he had injured his knee by a fall. This match brought the afternoon's amusement to a close.

Castor oil has been introduced into a school in Galveston, Texas, as a disciplinary agent.

Operations at Waimate.

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[FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

HAWERA, this day.

THE ROYAL COMMISSION.

The natives who stayed at Otakeo on Satuiday night and left for Parihaka yester day morning, are of the Ngatiriramu, of which Tauroa is the chief. The latter is supposed to be stanch to the Govern ment, and will doubtless make his appearance before the Royal Commis sion with application for more re serves. Meanwhile hi_ tribe are followers of Te Whiti to a man. Our object in deal ing with the native chiefs is that we may got them and their people to our side, but Ye do not achieve that object when we only acquire the worthless old carcase of a chief, and the followers go to Parihaka. Ihey have not all the honesty of Mania, who plainly told the Commissioner that he had no power to influence bis tribe, chief though he is. DESEKTEKS FROM THE UN EMPLOYED. The unemployed were sworn in by Colonel Roberts immediately ou their landing at Opunake, but not before one of them had made use of an opportunity to bolt, thus securing a free passage from Wellington, and avoiding the necessity of working on , tho roads. This, it is expected is only the first of the deserters.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

HAVVEIU, this day,

A number of natives from Puroube, Patea, •M__ krfco, and Manitabi pased throug through yesterday on their way to Parihaka, They had five draysloadcd withllourtea, sugar, and dried shark, for the meeting. Capt. Taylor, With forty liicu, have left the camp at Otakco foi- Oeo, where they arc to meet the unemployed ft'oWi Wellington and escort them to camp,

Te Awamutu.

CONCERT IN AID OF THE PUBLIC HALL FUNIX

A musical cutertuilinieivj. in aid ol the above took place In the hail on the evening of the 26th*. 7he written a'pgfeal which has la'teiy appeared at the Post-office, "To Support your local Institutions," was cordially responded to, and considerably over a hundred persons were present. The concert commenced with the overture to "Zampa," which whs very ably played a3 a duet ou the piano by Miss Mandeno and one o_ the younger Misses Wainwright. This was followed by Mr Bnckwdrth's song, "Ever of Thee." Mr Thomas's comic song would have been a greater success had it been accompanied on the piano. Mrs lnnis'a song, "Bells of Aberdovey," Miss Manders accompanying, was very sweetly sung. Ml and Mrs Tanner's "A Love Squabble,", in this the lady Was perfect in her part, hut the success of thtt piece was somewhat marred by a "failure of memory on the part of Mr f'annci-, who seemed to look in vain for the "Prompter's Box." Dr Blunden's reading, "Tile Irish Schoolmaster," was followed by a s6ng froni Mr Hunter, "Strangers Yet." This would have been more eilective, had the piano been less ont of tuftc. Miss Mandcno's song, " The Reason Why," was rendered with very great expression, and was deservedly applauded. Mr Bongo's song, "Mr Jones Gave a Musical Party," was celtainly the song of the evening. His almost ventriloquial falsetto rendering of "I AViah I Were a Bird," and "Oh if 1 Had Some One to Lovo Me," brought down the house in a most uumistakeable manlier. He was deservedly encored and repeated the last few verses. Then came a song from Mr Miller, aud Mr Winstoue's reading entitled "The Cheap Jack." A 'duet by Miss Mandelio and Mr Hutchins was somewhat marred in its effect by the inopportune interruption of an infant in arms, whose unharmonious efforts did not contribute to the general harmony. Mr Thomas's " Happy as a King," was a great improvement on his previous song, though it too lacked nil accompaniment. Dr, Blunden's reading, " Mr Deux Fly," fell rather ' Hat.Muilins Buckworth's "Did 'tint Like wanted for Tea," was a great success, but gave, instrument. It was encored, and he " Tho Hardware Line." Mr Bence, " Nancy Lee," accompauicd by Miss Man deno, was sung admirably and with a thorough attention to the music. Although last, Mrs Buckworth performance of a pianoforte solo, which she played without music, was most artistically rendered. In deed, to lovers of music, it was as great a treat as any afforded during the whole even ing. We understand that the proceeds of the evening amounted to about £13, which, we learn, will reduce the debt on the Public Hall to £12. Although the concert was not, perhaps, so artistic and operatic as some of its predecessors, the general result was a great fsuccess, and >cry pleasing to the majority of the audience.—Correspon dent.) '

The Dunedin Races.

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[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DUNEDIN, Saturday,

Forbury Handicap, of 150sovs. Robinson's b h Foul Play, syrs lOst (Derritt) 1 Chancellor, Cyrs 7st 71bs. (Hidings) ... 2 Walters' br c Libeller, 3vrs, 6st 31bs (Taylor) '■■ 3 Mr R. Bay's b h Templeton, aged, (Owner) 0 Chaffe's b h Atlantic, 4yrs, s»t lOlbs (Thompson) 0 The betting was even against Foul Play, 3 to 1 against Chancellor nnd Templeton, 4 to 1 against Libeller, nnd 5 to 1 against Atlantic. After one false start, the lot were sent off on level terms, but Foul Play im mediately took the front, and led past the stand by a clear length, next him Chancellor, Libeller, and Atlantic abreast, with Temple ton last. At three-quarters of a mile Libeller quitted Atlantic's company, and after racing with Chancellor for a few hundred yards, left him behind also, and got up to first place. Before entering the straight,however,thelatterwas alsorepassed by Chancellor, who chased the leader deter minedly up the straight, but could not, however, get nearer than his quarters, for Foul Play came in full of running and Derritt sitting still on him, and landed him comfortably the winuer by a length; Libeller a good third, Atlautic fourth, aud Temple ton last. Time, 2mins. 44secs.

Queen's Plate of 80sovs., with a sweep of ssovs. Weight for age. Mr Cutt's Mata, 4yrs., 9st. lib. (Matthew) 1 Messrs Mason and Vallancc's Voluutecr, 3yrs., 7st. 71bs.(Nolan) 2 The betting was :10 to lon Mata. This race, which threatened to be a walk-over for Mata, produced the most sensational struggle ever seen on the Forbury course. Matthews managed to force Mata far enough forward to justify the judge in declaring it a dead heat. Time, _mins. 45secs. Nolan treated the spectators to a magnificent bit of riding, the set-to between the pair being very exciting. Mata after wards had a walk-over.

Flying Handicap, of SOsovs. One mile and a distance. The winner of the For bury Cup carrying 51bs extra. Hon. W. Robinson's Foul Play, 9st. 51bs., including penalty, slb. (Derritt) 1 Messrs Mason and Vallance's Tera, 6st. 51bs 2 Mr F. Butler's Luna, 9st, 61bs. (Hos kins) 3 Foul Play won hands down by half a length, Tera second, Luna third, Templeton fourth, and Billiugsgate and Chancellor last. Time, 2mins. 3Jrsecs. Benevolent Scurry, of 50sovs. 1 mile. Mr Taggart'B Spcy 1 Mr John's No Name 2 Mr Sumter's Sandfly ' 3 Consolation Handicap, of 60sov__. l mile. Mr Walters's Libeller ''~. 1 Mr Lunn's Marie Antoinette -2 Mr Goodman's Chancellor 3 This was won easily by Libeller.

During the month ending February, 1880, there were 14 deaths registered within the City of Auckland. The number during tho corresponding month of 1879 were 17 deaths. There were 9 deaths in the hospital during the month of February, 1880. — George Goldie, Sanitary Inspector.

'• You are a nuisance ; I'll commit you,' said an offended judge to a noisy person in court—" You have no right to conrmit a nuisance," said the offender. A young man purchased his sweetheart a pair of ten-button kid gloves, and handed them in at the door himself. The servant girl took them, and going to the bottom of the stairs, bawled out, " Please miss, 'ere's a young man has brought you a pair of , leggina."

Assessment Courts.

MOUNT EDEN.

I'iik Assessment Court for the Mount Fden High way District was held on Saturday at Mr Hedley's store. Mr R. C. Baretow, K.M., presided, and Mr B. Tanner repre sented the Board. The objections made to the valuations were as follow :—

Christopher Bailey, (£9O), valttatioh sus tained ; Cornelius C-Uiiy, (£&5), sustained ; W. K. Edwards, (£2l), reduced to £19; H. W. Jenkins, (£3O), reduced to £22; John Kelly, (£100), sustained ; Alfred and Edwin Kelly, (£18), reduced to £9 ; Thos. Lander (£ls), reduced by consent of valuer to £12 ; Richard Rowland (£75), the objector proved that a portion of his property was leased to Mr Macdonald, and the assessment Was therefol-e divided, Mr Rowlaud*s part being fixed at £28 and Mr Macdonald's at £47 ;H. Smith (£36), re duced to £25; Thos. Thompson (£56), reduced to £48.—George Wilson did not appear to support his objection, and it was consequently disallowed.—The valuation ou certain property which had been sold by Mr J. P. Dv Moulin to Mr D. May was transferred to this gentleman, the amount being deducted from Mr Dv Moulin's assessment, while on the application of the valuer, the names of Louisa and Mary Anne Turner were placed on the list, and the valuation of their property lixed at £30.

This was all the businessi

CITY ASSESSMENT COURT.

(Before K. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M. Judge,

Mr W. F. Lodge, Clerk.)

The Corporation was represented by Mr P. A. Phillips, Town Clerk, Assessor, Mr Wade.

East Ward.—The following objections were heard.—Henry G. Wade wits sworn and made the necessary declaration as to his appointment as valuer to the Corporation ot the city of Auckland. George A. Avey, of Park Hotel, valued at £175. Mr Avey deposed tbat the real valuation was only £100, a_ certain im provements had not been c&rried out, and the best sites for business purposes were oc cupied by the schools. This was a nui sance and a hindrance to business.—To His Worship: His business had fallen, off greatly in consequence of the children, as persons would not put up at the hotel. —Mr Wade considered that the valuation was fair. He did not think the children would have the effect of injuring business. Mr Avey would have no difficulty in letting the hotel for £5 a week.—Mr Avey :I do not believe that Mr Wade knows anything about it.—His Worship said he should require proof, other wise he could make no reduction.— Mr Avey said he .had no other evidenoe.—Valuation sustained.

David Barclay, altered from £25 to £21. John Blackman, Shortland - street, arranged at £35 ) John Hi Burns, Caledonian Hotel, same fts before; F. H. Burslem, Grafton I'oad, alteration of owner's name ; S. Y. Collins, same; John Endean, Ter minus Hotel, no appearance; valuation sustained. A Femandei-, Britomart Hotel, excessive valuation ; (Mr S. llesketh for appellant.) Mr Fernandez deposed that be was now assessor at £200; a fair amount of rent would be £2 10s. Tae assessment was £150, and in consequence of the reclama tion, the business had detorioatcd one half. —To Mr Phillips : gave £6,550 for the business, the trallic was tho same as before, but the immediate busi ness bad gone in consequence of tbe removal of offices and workmen.—Mr Wade said lie had no doubt but the trade had decreased iv one way and improved in another.-To Mr Heßkctb : He estimated the value upon the amount of rent it was worth. The hotel would let at £5. -To His Worship : Tho removal of the vessels and places of business, timber, and coal sheds, would have a depreciating effect upon the trade of the locality.—His Wor ship said that he should think, as tho men who worked in that street, and on boats, were thirsty souls, the business would be nil the worse.—Mr Wade said he thought in the face of these things ho should be in clined to reduce it to £150. Tho reduction from £200 to £150 was ordored.

Fisher's property.—Mr Keesing com plained that the house was over-rated ; it was iv a very dangerous condition. The blasting of tbo Reclamation works had blasted the prospects of the home. He was trustee for Mrs Fisher. Mrs George occu pied the place, but fearing that she and her pupils might suddenly go over the precipice, that lady mado a happy escape. —Reduced to £60.

Wm. Gorrie, £SO, according to agree ment.

Richard Hobbs, reduced from £100 to £60, long standing empty. Another pro perty to remain at £40. J." E. Holland, remain at £50, as contem plated alterations had not been made. Trustees of the late 11. Keesing, insertion of tbe lady's name, as she was desirous of exercising the vote, the amount for two pro perties being £50 each. W. Luke arranged at £30 instead of £36; the next, £15 to £10. Another transferred to James McClellan.

11. R. Mansell, £70. Walter McCaul, two houses rated at £60, in Hish-street.—Mr McCaul said he considered the amount was excessive. One house had bocn idle some time. He could not cet 15s for tho other shop. Shops iv High-street had depreciated wonderfully iv value. Reduced to £50.

S. McPhei'son, reduced from £25 to £20 in two instances.

Stephen Nome and Wm. Nome—Mr Norric, sen., produced a map of tho pre mises, showing that Mr Wade had made a great mistake in supposing that he had made a new window whereas his son had simply shown his new furniture—Beduced to £20. W. J. Oiler, trau.ferred to A. Pulleng. A. Otto, reduced from £200, to £150. Mrs Outhwaite, 4 buildings, at comer of Prin cess-street, respectively rated at £60, £40, £40 and £20, the valuation sustained. Robert Peace (Peace and Todd), assessed at £40, premises in Shortland-street, reduced reduced from £26 to £24 ; Patrick Walsh, reduced from £15 to £13 ; Watt, £30, pro perty under the Harbour Board, reduced to to £30. James Patteson, Fitzroy Hotel, Charles Kiug, Princes-street; W. L. Both, no appearance, assessment as stated ; £27; property in Stanley-street, rated at £45, no reduction ; James Westwoon, two pro perties, £120 to £110; F. Whitaker, two properties, from £145 to £105, and from £90 to £80; F, A. White, transfer of house to house to Wm. Brackenberry ; W. Wishart, one valuntion slrack out, the other to remain at £20 ; John Young, grocer, £35 to £30, and £10 to £7.— Thia closed the East Ward, with the exception of a few objec tions received too late. NORTH WAKD. B. Blakie, £35 reduced to £30 ; D. Bloom £180 to £150 ; J. W. Carr and Sons, valua tion sustained; S. T. Caulton, Albert Hotel, rated at about £990, all together, iucluding hotel, offices and shopßjMr Caul ton considered that £600 for the hot;l was sufficient; that was the assessment for the hotel ; but while he was in the South, £100 was put on, and he had not had the op portunity of appealing against it.-To Mr Phillips : He paid £1,200 a year rent for tbo reduced to £57 ; Messrs Gittos and Sous, two tenements made into one, reduced from £225 to £160; D. Goldic, reduced from £122 to £100; A. Grecnway, brick office and allotment in Albert-street (no altera tion in assessment), transferred to T. T. Maselield; C. Hawkeswood (no appear ance), no reduction; Henderson and Spraggon, valuation sustained.

EDUCATION RESERVES COM MISSIONERS.

A meeting of the Commissioners of Bes erves was held this afternoon, there being present :—Dr. Campbell (in the chair), Mr Dil worth, and Mr Joseph May. Arrears.—The Secretary read several letters, which had been received from three persons who were in arrcar with their rent.

Application for Transfer.—Mr Walsh, of Gisborne, applied for loave to transfer to a Mr Kelly, of the same place.— Granted. RemuebA. - The Rcmuera Road Board wrote complaining that they had been denied access through the old road to tho local gravel pit, the obstructing party being the lessee.—The solici tors reported that the rights of the Commissioners were good, but recom mended a settlement of the matter by mutual concession.—A copy of the letter was ordered to be sent to the Bemuera Board. jDEVONPORi".—An application was re ceived fora lease of a part of the endowments in the Takapuna district.—lt was resolved to advertise them for sale. Auditors' Report.—Tho report of the auditors was received and read. It com mented, amongst other things, upon the fact that £450 was owing as arrears for rent, the large proportion of the money being due by residents in the Gisborne district. ANNUAL Report.—The Secretary stated that in deference to a Ministerial request he had pepared a draft report of the operation! of the Com missioners for the past yoar. After reading the report the secretary stated that £829 lay to credit of the Commissioners in the Bank. There were also several communications on various matters from the country districts.

The Mormons in Auckland.

BAPTISM OF CONVERTS.

Auckland is just now passing through a period of aflliction. Judging from the form of various visitations it cau only be supposed that we are 'beiDg punished for our sins. We have had the Mormons amongst us for some time past, more recently the Com munists, and now we are threatened with pleuro-pueumonia. Some people who saw the fires on Raogitoto last night, thought the climax had come in the shape of a vol canic eruption, but it proved to be only fires in the scrub. Our business just now is with the Mormons. The elder who visited this city some months ago to proseletyse, after they had passed through the usual nine days' ordeal of all wonders and novelties, settled down to business, and they have since been quietly spreading their doctrines aud making converts. These are chiefly found in the homes of the poor, or amongst people whose mental condition renders them peculiarly liable to religions enthusia. Last evening was a memorable occasion in the career of the Mornlon misSiOnaHes, being marked by the baptism of two converts, one a man who occupies a position in connection with the management of the harbour, and the other was a married woman with three children. The ceremony took place after the Mormon service, between 0 and 10 p;m. and the spot selected was the Graving Dock, tt will be satisfactory to all concer ned in this work that the dock has at last been turned to seme more than ordinary purpose. The converts were attired in white smocks and took their " plunge" under the gentle handling of Elder Lorensen, Elder Pearce pronouncing the benediction with outspread hands from the top of the coping stones above. The affair was witnessed by a select few. No serious consequences are antici pated, though one of the converts, the ma'e, complained of the cold water, and the shock to his system, the thermometer being'about So° out of the shade—of the noon of course. We hear that the Christchureh ciders go to the City of the Saints by the outward mail steamer 'to-inorl'oW. alid that to-night there will be a meeting of the elect in Auckland.

THEATRE ROYAL.

On Saturday evening the " Colleen Bawn," one of Dion Boucicault's most striking aud effective dramas, was presented at the Theatre. Mr J. J. Wallace admirably sustained the character of Mylcs-na- Coppalccn, and threw into his acting all the energy and good judgment of a virtuoso. As Eily O'Connor, Miss Blanche Leopold was good, aud her representation was fur ther rendered more successful by the natural naivette she infused into it. They several times drew rounds of applause from the assembled playgoers. Mr Haypartli ex celled in his impersonation of Father Tonl. Mr Haygarth. shows to better advantage when sustaining the character of a " friar of orders grey," than in any other part he assumes. Danny Mann alto found an able representative in Mr It. Love. The scenic effects were all excellently conceived and admirably carried out, one striking item being the well-known cavo scene, disclosing Myles iv his den of seclusion, and in which he rescues Eily from drowning. This sceno requires careful preparation, and Was very well put on ou Saturday night. This eveuing " Ten jNights in a liar Room," being a moral temperance drama will be produced, and to-morrow "English Hearts aud Homes," a new play to Aucklanders, by Mr Craven, will be pre sented for the_beuefit of Mr J. J. Wallace. Mr J. J. Wallaco has always shown him self an efficient actor, and we arc only sorry to see that the good people of this town are so lax iii comiug forward, and according support to those who legitimately deserve it. Like the Snivelled of Nicholas Niccleby renown people here do not know what they want in the dramatic line, aud it requires a man to act ten characters at once, and in troduce ten different smart witticisms, be fore Aucklanders will venture their half crowu or four shillings. Tho programme for to-night and to-morrow are bo attractive that good houses should bo the result.

Correspondence

WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND, LOOK OUT FOR YOUR ENEMIES.

(To the Editor)

Sir, —Would you allow me through your valuable paper, to give the desired informa tion, your correspondent "Charity" is so ear nestly seeking. Iv last Monday's Star, he "Charity," asked tor proof, that open ing the Museum on Sunday's leads to bad, aud in Thursday's issue ho " Charity" re peats the taunt Kiyiug, he has been asked for proof &c, &c. I enclose to you Mr Editor, printed copies of genuine letters, which, perhaps you would for tho public good, but above all to cnlightcu poor "Charily," publish them in your valuable paper. Mr Samuel Smiles. —" What the 80-called friends of the working classes aro aiming at in England has already been effected in Franco. The public museums and galleries are open on Sundays, but you look for tho working people there in vain. They aro at work in the factories, whose chimneys are smoking as usual, or building houses, or working in the tields, or they arc engaged in the various departments of labour.—-Ex tract from " The Huguenots."

A bricklayer thus wrote of Paris in "The Times " ncwipaper of the 30th July, ISO 7 : " It was with regret tbat I saw so many working on the Sunday. 1 saw some working with only their trousers aud shoes ou. Their naked backs were exposed to the suu, and were as brown as if they had been dyed. I asked if thoy had auy hard-working, hearty old men. I hey answered mo "no." Tho men were completely worn out by the time they reached forty years. That was a clear proof that they work against the laws of nature." Now "Mr Charity," or "Spiritualist," or whatever you are, see the misery you and all the enemies ot God would do for Auckland." But thank God, there are Christians in this city, who by tho grace of the Lord Jesus will put to flight the ariuios of tho Aliens. We will cling with gladness to the Holy Sabbath day of sweet rest given to us by Almighty God. Workiug men, I hear you say, "We will never give it up as long as there is any strength in our arm, or blood in our heart. I Do not bring the French Sabbath to Auck land, tho Sunday shall be for us and our children a consecrated day of rest." Thank you my fellow workmen for that answer. "But to tbat man who proves a traitor to God, to the Church, and also to the working man, let him have no epitaph. He shall not bo worthy of a burial-place in this ftoe land ; let him be dropped iv the sea, when tho lawless winds keep no Sabbath, as they gallop over the grave of him who lived and died an enemy to God and the working classes." Workiug men of Auckland, listen to the words of your best friend. Ooey Him. and briDg not your childien into bondage by yielding to these Sabbath breakeis, but listen to the Lord. Isaiah, 58c. 13 and 14v.—" If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day ; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour Mid not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thiue own words. Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord.'1 I would say to parents espec ially on accouut of the dear children, if you are asked to sign any paper to promote Sabbath breaking, write on it theso word, " But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24th c. 15th v. This is only the beginning of a great struggle between right and wrong.—Yours, Ponsonby.

(To the Editor),

Siu, —The following extract from Story's " Commentaries on the conflict of Laws " may contribute towards tho settlement of the claim preicrred by the owner of the Griffin against Monsieur Caillian and others in respect of extra luggage : — " Hence, the rule has found admission into almost all, if not all, systems of juris prudence, that, if the full and entire inten tion of the parties does not appear from the words of tbo contract, and if it cau be inter preted by any custom or usage ot the place where it is made, that course is to be adopted. Such is the rulo of the Digest. The general rule, then, is, that in tho inter pretation of contracts, the law and custom of the place of contract are to govern in all cases where the language is not directly ex pressive of the actual intention of the parties, but it is to be tacitly inferred from the nature, and objects, and occasion of the contract. The rule has been fully recog nised in the courts of common law, and it has been directly decided by these courts, that the interpretation of the contract must be governed by the laws of the country where the contract is made."—l am. etc., Anglicanus,

The Triumph of the Age. — In moderate tone and distinctive excellence tho Wilcox and White Organs ecllpte all other styles. They are capable of brilliant effects as well as of sustained harmony, and the many varied and beautiful combinations adequate to performance ot Clas sical, Leeittmate Oraan Mußic—Sole Agency : Auckland Musio Warehouse, 74, Queen street.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FARCH 1, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Harper, Mount Eden Road, loqule for house at Toll gate. W _ ANTED, Apprentices toTlhe Dress- maklpg.—Rosa Telnple, Princes street. WANTED, a ntrong active Boy ahout \4 to carry out orders and make himself generally useful.—X. H. Hughes, Family Grocer, &c, Wellington-street. WANTED, a steady~lniddle.agid Man Hogle) to Drive a 'Bus.—Apply Mount Eden 'Bus. WANTED, a Horse-shoer.—W.McCaul, Durham-street West. ANTED, good Assistant Dressmaker. Applfr tO Mrs CPrnweilj Hobson-street. WANTED, by a respectable Person, a Situation as Housekeeper.—Mrs Corn well's Agency, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Girl of about 16 for general housework.—Mrs Chatfleld, Eden Terrace. WANTED, a Carpenter.—John Lamb, __ Fort street WANTED, an active Lad. — Apply Upton and Co. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Hay, Hazlebank, Symonda-Btreet. WANTED, a respectable Boy, about 14 or 16.—Apply to E. Holloway, Draper, next to Hewin Bros., Queen-street. ANTED, a Handy Man to repair a shingled roof room and paper, painting, &c—Apply Evening Star Office. WANTED, Boys for the~Manufactory. — Apply Auckland Timber Company. WANTED, a Girl for houseworkTna small family.—Star Ofllce. WANTED, by a young married Lady, a Situation as Dally Governess to two or three children, or any other daily employment musio. Good references.—Address, "E.G.," Stah Ofllce, W ""ANTED, by a Person of University education (accustomed to work), Em ployment —" P. P.," ofllce of this paper. WAjnTED, a Situation by a respectable Man, competent to manage a garden, fruit trees and vlnery.havlngcolonial experience. Address " W.C,," thl. ottlce. WANTED, for a general store in a Country Vlllago, a Junior AssUtant who has learned the Drapery business. Will he re quired to tako ordors and deliver general Roods In tho Village ihreo days weekly. References requlred.-Apply to T. H. Hall and Co., High street, or to John Hall, Otahuhu. WANTED, Situation as Engineer or Engine-Driver, or to take charge of machinery, by a young Man, lately arrived. Highly recommended by homo firm.—" A.P.," Pest-ofllce, Auckla-d. ~Wf ANTED, to Rent, a 6-room House ; TV must bo near Auckland.—Address Box 81, Post-olllco, Auckland. WANTED to Let, Largo Front Room, furnished or unfu nlshod.—Apply at Mrs Grlbblo, Viotoila-atroet Kast, WANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Buggies; single or double hooded, or open aleO, two _. rat-Class Phaetons (new at CroWthor'B Victoria Stables. VVr-ANTED, a Six or Eight-roomed TT House, within 10 minutes' walk of Quoen street. Take It for nix or twolvo months, If suitable.—Lower Hobson House, Hobson street, near gort-atrec WANTED, by an experienced Laun dress, to undertake Family Wn_hing, at reasonable terms.—Apply at this oillce for address. WANTED, Tenders for n Four-roomsd Cottago up till WEDNESDAY next, at I o'clock. Specifications can bo scon at the Varda of D. Goldle, Albort-Btreet, noar Dock. \\~ ANTED, Brewers and Others to T * Know there b ilng a Dispute concerning a Covenant of Lease of the hlslng Sun Hotel, I caution intending Purchasors to sec mo—the ownor—beforo concluding negotiations.- E. W. MorrUon, Karangabapo Road. WANTED to Let, a Red-room, Sitting room, and Kitchen furnished, with use of Spare*room, conveniently situated.—Apply at tho Cheap Furniture Mart, Vlctoria-streot Kast, next tho Publio Bot Baths. \\j\ANTED KNOWN, Best English IT Ilrusbwarc at vory lowost rates.—3. Darton, Pitt-streot, opposito Wesleyan Church. IftfANTED~KNOWN~That A. Finch, Vl lato Cook at T. Farrell's Restaurant, will open on Saturday next, Gth March, In Iligh- Btrget, next door to Atkins. ANTED by an Euglish Lady, a situ ation us dully Governess to children under 11 year., to instruct In English, French. and Music. 11 ighcst references given.—Address E. H. Star Oflico. WANTED KNOWN, Fletcher & Co., Pltt-stroet, opposite Wesleyan Church, have just rccelvod a Largo Consignment of tho Host English Clothing, Selling ntlowest prices. Garments mado to order at phortest notice. Cutting, stylo, and workmanship not to be oxcollod. Uontli-men'a mateilils made up. W." AN TED KNOWN, Cheap Timber v v can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldle, Albort-Btreof, olobo to Dock. Ho having purchased betweon 300.000 and 400,000 feot of Seasoned Timber on advantageous tonus, will bo prepared to give customer.! tho benefit of his purchase. ANTFD KNOWN, tho Auckland Timber Company havo on tmnd BUoh lergo stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, thoy aro compollod to soli. Now Is tlio time to build. Present prices can only continue until tho lioavy stocks aro .old. Job lots of ncoond clasa. Faco cuts, Slabs, &c. Firewood 2a Cd por load. Sawdust and shavings fr.e. ANTEi.rthe~Po.blic to know that John Crockor has Opened his Now Boot and Shoe Shop, In Wollesloy-strcct, a fow doors above Hewin Pros'TMart, and opposite United Sorvico Hotel. Ho hopes by hixh-class work manship and lowoit possible rates, to secure a share of public putronage. ANTED KNOWN.—The Glasgow Boueo is ro-oponcd with an entirely now Stock—W. H. JACOBS, Boot and Shoemaker, (lato Kincaid Se Co.) WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son havo to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pino, Shinglos, Houso Blocks, Bailings, Posts, Hails, and Firewood In their fard, Cuatomhouse-stroot West, opposito end of lobson streot. N.B.—Tho increasing demand for While Pino hns induced them to arrange for a constant supply. Vjy ANTED KNOWN, a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweods; good workmanship and inodorate prices aro the distinguishing features of " Tho Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor, 166, Queen-stroot. \ XT ANTED KNOWN, TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS, MONKT ADVANORD In Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weokly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auokland Loan 011100, 165 Qwwnst.. opposite Savings Bank. V[ A P I Elt HOSPITAL. W A~N TE D, A Duly Qualified Medical Man as Resident Surgeon for the Napier Hospital. Salary, £200 per annum, with board and residence. Applica tions to be forwarded to tho Honorary Secretary not later than Noon o£ WEDNKBDAY, the 3lst March, 1880. Testimonials to accompany the application, whloh must be endorsed, *' Appli cation for Rosldent Surgeon, Napier Hospital. A. SMITH, Honorary Socrotary, Napior Hospital. Napier, 13th1Fobrunry, 1880. KENTLEDGE, wanted to sell 25 tons. W. 8. kaurio. 7 Wyndham-streot. WHITE GRAPES wanted in any quantity. The higheat prico given.— Apply J. Wendcl, Wino Manufacturer, Sy nionda-Btreet, Auckland. rriEMPORARY Occupation desired by a _I_ skilled Accountant—opening or balancing books, posting up arears, &o.—"Competour," Star Ofllce. DVERTISER solicits trial as Clerk, Book-keeper or Manager in any mercan tile or mßivufacturing concern ; enorgetic, capable, well posted on all business matters ; of good character and habits—"H.M.W.," Star Ofllco._ T~O MERCHANTS, IMPORTER, &c— Employment wanted by middle-aged Man; thoroughly experienced in commercial purauits; an able accountant; versed in management; keep and pushing, honourable and reliable. Re ferences.—"A. It. H„" Star Oflico. mO MERCHANTS AND TRADERS^ _L Employment wantod at Fiji or Now Cale donia, by a man of good business habits and address, and who thoroughly understands accounts.—"S.O.J.," Evening Star Ofllce. m II A M E S FLOUNDERS. Buyors wantod for tho purohaßO of Thames Flounders for tho coming winter. For particu lars apply to Thames Fishermen, Duke of Edin burgh Hotel, Shortland Wharf. Shortland, Thames, February 26,1880. P AWNBKOKERS' SALE, Jewel, and Clothing, at Mr Arthur's Mar lery Monday, March 8. For particular.?, see S-rt on 28th February.—James Rao, Pawnbroker. ARof A THOROUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where Btoam-powcr is used, such ob deep-lift pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Brew eree, &o.; &c. Would have no objection to drive a Portable Engine and Thrashing Ma chine, nnd keep same in repair. Highest home and Colonial references given.—Apply Star Ofllce. Board ana .Residence. SUPERIOR Accommodation for a Gentle man in a small private family; no children; piano; terms moderate —Address at this Ofllce. BOARD and Residence for young Men attending bualne?s.lß shtllirga per week.— Apply, Mr Alexander, Jeweller, Queen-street. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Cornero'f Wyndham - street and Hobaon - street. Young Men, Board and Lodging and Washing 20s per week.—Apply H.K.. Star Office. OVE R N O R BRO W N E HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET Board and Lodging... ,20s per week (single room),___s



Tenders. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. BBIDGE PAINTING CONTRACT. Public Works Office Auckland, February 28,1880. Tenders will be received at this Ofllce untfl noon of WEDNESDAY, 10th March, 1880, for Palnt'ng Bridges on tho Kaipara Railway. Specification and conditions can bo scon at thU Office, and at the Public Works Office, Grahani- Btown, Thame.. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. By command. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer, IVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR PURIRI SLEEPERS. Publio Works Office, Auckland, 20th November, The undersigned ia authorised to reoelve Tenders for tho Bupply of Small Quantities of Purirl Sleepers, to be delivered at any Railway-station. Specifications and particulars may be seen on application at this office. Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAIL WAYS. TENDERS FOR FILLING SCORIA AT MOUKT SMART BALLAST PIT. Tendors will be received at this office up to noon on WBDNKSDAY, March 3rd, for Filling Scoria In Railway Trucks at Mount Smart Ballast Pit. fpeoillcitions to bo scon at tho ofllce of tho undersigned. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager, mo DAM BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to SATURDAY, p.m., 6th March, for Building a Dam on No. 5 Creek, Hlhl. Formation a good working sandatone. Tho sleopcß aro all in position, and the strintjer acrosa. Timber is all cut, and wharo built. Dam ia 65ft. across at top, and 30 ft. at bottom. Rafters 10ft. long. The lowest or any tendor not necesearily accepted if not approved. Hans, specifications, and further particulars to he obtained by applying to A. CHRIBTEY, Pollen-street, Thames. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of THURS DAY. March i, for the Erection and Completion of a Villa at Dovonport. EDW. BARTLEY, Architect. mENDERS will be received till 4 o'clock I on THURSDAY, 11th March, for tho Erection of a Banklng-hou?e. In Auckland, for tho Bank of New South Wales. The lowest o any tender will not necessarily ho accepted Plans and specifications may be Been at the Bank of New South Wales, Auckland, and Tenders are to bo addressed to tho Manager, endorsed, " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMSON. Architect, Christchureh. l_.c_ucat.ion. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April 12th, July Jth, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2, JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. -JUT R HENRY R0 W E TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. Drapery. •riHISLIX UM. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID G|LOVES (Quite Bound), Only Is lid per pair. A Large Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, &'C, &c. To bo Sold at Nett'Casb, for a Short Timo only. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Costumes made In 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 Arm 206, QUEEN-STREET. rvUK nREAT O ALB of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCIEIS TII 1.3 EVENING. All tho New Shlpmonts recontly rocoived will bo sold at SALE "PRICES. ALE XRIOES. J, COSGR AYE & OC. [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1853.1 yjrr ILL IA M T> ATTR AY, DRAPER, CI OTHIER, SILK MERCER, AND MERCHANT TAILOR, 66, Queen-street, Auckland, Has Just Roceived a LARGE ASSORTMENT of CALICOS, LINENS, TABLE DAMASKS, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS, HUCKABACK te TURKISH TOWELS, COUNTERPANES, AND OTHER -niURNISHING TJEQUISITES, Which wore bought during tbo rocont depression In English Trad o, and will be offered at proportionately LOW PRICES. Noto tho Address— 66, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite tho Bank of New Zoaland). T> ETIRING FROM BUSINESS, T. SHORT. C HEARING SJALE OF CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY The STOCK ls.ono.of the Largeßt.in Auokland, ond aSvery largo proportion of it quite NEW,. having been Imported by T. S.'this Season. Particular attention Is called [to''tho M I LIL.HN ERY DePAR T,M|E N|T. The STOCK being Unusually Largejfand the STYLES the NEWEST rp Q H O R T, QUEEN STREET.



f*ablic Notioe-s;' f " MR MORRISON, of Papatoitoi,' is appointed A gent for the Star. Parties desirous of becoming Subscribers will kindly favour him with their names. AUCKLAND AND OIIAUPO RAILWAY. WAIKATO TRAFFIC. Arrangements having he9n made for a THROUGH TRAFFIC to and from Waikato, notice is hereby given that from and after MON- I'AY, the Ist of March next, all Goods for Sta tions on tho Waikato and w aipa Rivera above Ngaruawahta will bo transhipped at Ngarua wahia instead of hitherto at Me.oer. Classifications and conditions as publi bed by Railway will apply to the through traffic. All freights not pre-paid are payablo on delivery. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager Auckland Railwojs. F. SCHKIFF, \ Secretary Waikato Steam Navigation Coal Mining Company. Auckland, February 25th, 1880. UCKLAND'S NOTABLE BUSI NESS.—Replying to numerous complaints regarding the canvassing in Auckland for " Waikato Handbook," I desire to explain that, in ordet to keep faith with tho publio as to date of publication, I only had a day and a half for obtaining Auckland advertisements, and It was qulto impossib'e to make a general canvass of the city in that time.—W. Bartleet Langbrldge. PONSONBY IHIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. Owners of Dogs in to Ponsonby Highway District, can procure collara o_ application to Conßtable Jones, Police Station, Natier-strect. JOS. A. TOLK, Chairman. BARGAINS.— A few great Bargains in Children's Boots, Shoo Grindery, &c., will still bo found for a few days at S. Kouts', High street. Shop to lot on lease. TMPROVEMENTI IMPROVEMENT 1 R. H, BARTLETT. Respectfully calls the attention of tho people of Auckland to tho fact that he is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographß at reasonab.c ? rices, at Ida studio. Queen-street, Auckland, 'his process was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographer in Boston. Mass.. U.fcS. A., and has bien practised by him since 1881. All though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much cireful manipulation, the result is very satisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. He guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as time and climate has no damaging eflect on them. Please call and inspect our work. SHEFFIELD GRINDING WHEEL, VICTOBIA-STREET. 11. LEADB EATER Begs to Inform tho inhabitants of Auckland and neighbourhood that he has Commenced Busi ness in tho premises of 1.. and W. Fowler, Viciorla-street (from whom ho has hired shop room and eng!n»-power), as a GRINDER and POLISHER of all kinds of Edge Tools and Bright Goods. H.L. was apprenticed at J. Rogers 85 Son's twenty-five years ago, and has workod at the trade ever since. Ho can therefore confidently asaert that Joiner*, Butchers, Barbers, House holders, and all othera who entrnst him with work, will find it turned out equal to new, at moderate prices, and with despatch. Pocket Knives re-bladed and renovated. A. P H ' L ' p ' saddler and harness maker, Kaeangaiiape Road, Newton (Oppoeito the Medical Hall). In commencing business at tho above Address A. Philip respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in the Trade in Auckland and othor Provincial Districts will onablo him to give satisfaction. Saddlery and Harness Work made and re taikbd at Low Rates, and with Despatch. pHOIO ENAMELS, BEAUTIFUL ENAMELLED PHOTOGRAPHS, In Parisian Style, with Plain or Fancy Bordors. Finely-flnlßhcd enlargements in Carbon or Silver. AT VERY LOW RATES. Every Novelty in Photography at II EMUS & BANNA'S (By Special Appointment to Hlb Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson and Sir Geo. Grey). DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m. p.OTO B A T 1 V_JT to Roth's Public Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Viotorla - Btroet East. Charge, ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-roomß are all private, and sup plied with every convonienco, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brushes, oombß, respirators, soap, Jto Solect bath-rooms (private) for Ladles evory day, at all hours, with female attendance, Onb Shilling, Please noto tho address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Eurnlturo Mart Auokland £8,000 o, *: U B T H EARTHBNWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex' Loch Urr f; A Beautiful Selection of Now Goods, in k, Q Great Variety. C i Also, landing, ox ' British Empire,' largo 3 g additions to my Stook. re > ». An early Inspection is invited, especially of 2 3 some Parian Statuary, gi 8 Tho Goods aro very Cholco. Q a | H Large shlpmonts to follow by ' City of § £ Quebec' and ' Mcrcla' from London. j m o B Selling Prices aro such as will Induce n 8 Customers to oxtend to mo a continuance a g of their favours. ' £ oq My Agonts in London, thoroughly conver- o f< sant with tho wauta of tho Colonies, are g g thereby enabled to purchaso (for cash) to g § tho boat advantage. m O EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STKKET. 11th Fobruary, ISSO. "VT OTI C E OF REMOVAL Mr Wm. Pakkbr, recently In business as Wheelright at the Junction, Kpsom, begs to in form his customers and the public generally that ho has REMOVED to Newmarket, opposite Mr Pearco, Blacksmith, where he hopes, by strict attention to business and civility to those who may favoar him with their patronage, to obtain a fair ahare of suppport, Addresa: William Parkbr, Whoelright, opposite Railway Station, Newmarket. ■^ O T I C E Ladles, bear in mind that Williams' Is the Cheapest Houso in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Ladies' Undorclothin?: Ladies' Belts, Is eaoh ; a nice lot of Neck Frilling, all prices from Id yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-rings and Lockets, from Is o 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-stroct, four doors above Marke Entrance, opposite Dampior's. Open till 9 p.m. ■j^T 0~ "T I C E. GAS REGULATORS. GAS REGULATORS. HORNE'3 PATENT GAS REGULATORS. GASACCOUKTS REDUCED 30 TO 40 PEE CENT. Sole Agents for New Zealand: A. & T. BUR T, DUNEDIN. Wo have appointed Mr W. J. MARKS, Plumber and Gas-fitter, Chapel-street, Sole Agont for tho above in Auckland. A Regulator cau he seen at his premises, where full informa tion regaidmg them will bo given. A. & t7~B U RT, DUNEDIN. mo ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME! Persons intending to Build should begin at onco as thoy will never be able to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' bay, Who havo the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS SORTMENT of all kinds, are Selling at tbe most attrac tive PRICES. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form. FOR LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. l»"Fu-lest infosmatlon promptly furnished ok application to RICHARD MONK, MANAGER.



Publio Notices. TOT 0~~ T I"" C E. I *_T PUNCH 1 PUNCH! I PUNCH 1! I < The "New Zealand Punch" will in futura be published In Auckland. _h« first number of . the new series will appear on Thursday next. J. H. WALLIS, Proprietor. 1 xr a i i c~ c. ' It is requested that all Accounts against Mr G. < B. Maitln, ot Wairoa South, Botelkcoper, bo rendered to Messrs Brown, Campbell & Co., not -1 later than the 3rd instant. 1 Auckland, March I,IBSO. 1 , AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT > AS^OCI ATION, 1880.—Contributions will ! at any period be thankfully received, and duly acknowledged.—S. Rout, Treasurer. ISMARCK GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). . NOTICS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Notice in horeby given that Legal Proceedings will he taken ngiinst alt Shareholders whose Cal's are not paid by the sth March, 1580. F. A. WHITE, Secretary. , Auckland, February 28,1880. T\UNEDIN CUP. Settling on tho above event at the Cosmo, politan Hotel TO-NIGHT. TfISTABLISHED 185 5. CHEAPEST W BEST HOUSE 5 QUALITY o It. __t MACHINES T lIE I—l tt- TRADE. g ONLY . W H qhakespeall & r^°" 246, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ESTABLISHED 18 5. Municipal Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. " LOANS CONSOLIDATION ACT, 1879." Notice is hereby given that. In compliance with tbe provisions of Section 111 of "Tbe Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," a Public Meeting of the Burgesses of tbe City of Auck land will be held, for tbe consideration of the proposal to bring the City of Auckland " Loans Consolidation Act, 1879," into operation, at the Mechanics' Inetitute, Chancery Lane, w'thin tho City aforesaid, on TUESDAY, the 2nd day of March, 1880, at 7.30 p.m. (Signed) THOS. PEACOCK, Mayor. City Council Offices, February 23rd, 1880. Shipping. SYDNEY AND £S_M_WO MELBOURNE The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave Queen-street Wharf as above on WEDNESDAY, tho 3rd inst., at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will be received on Board up to 10 a.m. of day of sailing. All Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents. 16, Queen street, Auokland, March 1,1880. A^X TjlOR LONDON DIRECT. lOß_S_fl^ The favourite iron clipqer JUm X? 'LOCH URR,' 100 Al, 716 tons register, S. Mur doch, Commander, now loading, and having a great part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For rates ot freight apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINGCOMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. __>____ "DARQUE 'STRACA £|*ygfc^ _L> THRO,' FROM L' NDON. jSSSSjBiSJE. Consignees are requested to a^^m-_---_-- p nSB entries and obtain delivery order Lorn the undersigned, for their Goods without delay. Cargo Impeding the discharge of the vessel will bo landed and stored at Consignee's risk and expense A sight r ntry to clear the vessel will be pasaed at 10 o'clock a.in. on WEDNESDAY. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limited), Agents. Auckland, Ist Marob, 1880. Meetinga. -VT O T I (3 £. A Publio Meeting of the Inhabitants of the District of Karangahape will be held at the Excelsior Hall, Newton, on MONDAY, March Ist, at 7.30 p.m., to take measures to Provent the Granting a License to the proposed New Hotel at junction of Upper Pitt and Edwin streets, there being already sufficient licensed houses for tho requirements of the neighbourhood. S. WORMP, Secretary to Committee. NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS. EXCELSIOR LODGE. No. 2. An Open lodge Meeting in connection with tho abovementioncd Lodge will bo held In the Kranklin Road School-room on the 3rd of Maroh. The public are cordiallyinvited. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.: commence sharp. Good Programme provided. By order W.C.T. IVTEW ZEALAND PRUDENTAL AS XI SURANCE SOCIETY (Registered under " The Friendly Societies Act 1877." The Annual Genernl Meeting of Members will be held, at the Office of the Soelety, 19, In surance Buildings, on TUESDAY, 2nd day of March, at 7.30 p.m. Business : To receive Balance sh»ot. Au ditors' Report, Elect Members of the Committee of Management. HAH Members are requested to produce Cards. ARTHUR W. LAWS, Secretary. Lost and Found. ' rOST, between Upper Parnell and New __J market, a Light-coloured Leather Purse containing money.—Any person bringing tho 1 same to tho office of this paper will be re-1 warded. I T OST, a Purse containing money, l_J between Upper and Lower Queen-street. Finder will receive 5a reward on returning same to this office. OUND, on Saturday, a Whip. The owner can have the samo by paying advertisement.—W. Batfleld, Grey-street. FOUND, an Italian Greyhound Owner can have the same by giving description and paying advertisement.—Apply, 196 Queen street. LEFT by a Boy on the Flagstaff Hill, on Regatta Day. a Dolland Telescope.—Finder will please leave it at this ofllce. S' TOLEN, alight-coloured Scotch Terrier, answering the name Charlie. Anyone de, tainlng him after this date will be prosecuted.— J. K. Johnstone, Manukau Road, Parnell. Ecclesiastical. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BERESFORD-STREET. The Anniversary Soiree and Public Meeting will bo held on TUESDAY EVENING, 2nd instant. Tea will be provided at 6.30 o'clock. The Meeting will bo addressed by tho Rev J. Robertson, M.a. Rev G. Bond Rev D. W. Runciman, M.A. Hevß. Ta-s._-.or Rev A. Riding?. pONSONBY WESLEYAN CHURCH. On WEDNESDAY, March 3, the ANNUAL SOIREE will taue place in the Ponsonby Hall. Tea at 6.30 p.m. Chair to be taken by Mr J. L. Wilson. Addresses by various Ministers and friends, as follows :— Rev D. W. Runciman, " Harmony of Science and Revelation." Rev J. J. Lewis (from Dunedln), "Public Worship." Rev W. Morley, " Denoralnationalism." Rev C. Griffin, " Christian Unity." W. Thobn, Esq., " Church Extensions." Music by tho Choir.



To Lei. __ TO LET, two Unfurnished Rooms, with fireplace.—Apply to Mrs. Smith, back of Old House at Home, Victoria-street. TO LET, on Ponsonby Road, top of Franklin-street, from March let, an Eight roomed Family Residence, -with Outhouse, good, well, ta-k, &c—Apply R. Laing, Rcpcmakor. Picton-street. __ 0 LET, a 3-roomed Cottage.—Apply t 0 Mrs Howie, Baker, Newton Road. O L IT, LEASE or SELL, a splendid Villa Restdenco of nine rooms, Bltuato in Valley Road, between Mount Eden and Mount Koskill Roads, with four acres of good volcanic and; good garden, orchard and all requisite jutbousos thoreno.—For terms, &0., apply Sam, Evinson, Eden Vine Hotel. Eden Terrace. For Sale. FOR SALE, Comfortable House, con taining three rooms; tank, nice allotment, Bink, &o.; every convenience. Also, four roomed House, woll-situated allotment, 33 xlo2 —Apply Wm. Colwell, Builder, Newton Road. POR SALE, at Mr Garnier'a, Jeweller, 207, Queen-street, a Choice Collection ot French Music, composed by tha best musicians for Piano, Violin, &c, for Bands and Choral Societies. This collection includes several pieces composed by M. V. O- Caillian, El6ve dv Conservatoire de Munqce. Paris. tpOR SALE (low price) on easy terms, ' the few remaining most elegable Business and Villa sites, Mount Eden Road, near tho Reservoir. FOR SALE, Eight-roomed House in tho City. This is a bargain. Terms easy. Also, Allot ments Ponsonby.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stlchbury'fi Bulldlngc. ■710R SALE, the Lease and Goodwill of JD a General Store in the centre of the thriv ing Township of Whangarei, and close to the Itailway Station. Tenders will be received for ihe purchase of tho Stock.—Apply to James Wilson, on the premises. FOR SALE, one 6. Cylinder "Soho" Engine, with large Vertical Tubular Boiler and Mountings complete.—Apply to E. 11. Yeo nian, Albert Boiler Works. FOR Immediate Sale, the Carriage, P.nics, and Harncee belonging to Judge Sillies, who is leaving for Europe. A bettor pair cannot bo got,—Apply to W. Crowther, Victoria Stable. ■ Fh OR SALE, Family Residence in Nelson- I 8? street; eight rooms; ou allotment 66 x 200 feet; good orchard. Terms liberal.—J. Burtt, Cook-street. ' gT.OR SALE, Hcavv Draught Entire BJ Horse: quiet and staunch in all work, and j a sure foal getter.—George Lendrnm, Queen- i street, Auckland. ryEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. For Salo, an Eight-roomed House and Allot ment, centrally situated, 80ft fro-tage and 200 ft deep ; largo garden, good well, &o. Price, £225, part can remain at intereet. Will bo sold separate. Apply to GEORGE SIBBTN, 7, Qneen-strcct. ? _-7~N T! LENT! Prime Pickled Salmon | White Herrings And Ling Fish On Sale at G. MOODY'S & CO., Queen-street, Onehunga. j DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE.— Houses to Let, furnished and unfurnished. —Oliver Mays, Post-office Street. Ljl O R SALE,! 10 First-rate WORKING BULLOCKS, Bows, Yokes, Chains and Timber Waggon. Apply to HUNTER & NOLAN. |^l O R S a. L E. Is Eden Place, off Kvber Pass, Two detached Cotiages, with two Allotments 165 feet frontago,- also, Out-building suitable for a workshop or Btablo; o good well of water at tached.—For particulars apply to Mr Thompson, Victoria-street, or Messrs Robinson and Wilson, Kyber Pass Bakery, or Mr Ball, Newmarket. 4? "I jf\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society j&__\. principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Propertioa for Sale on Ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent,.Vulcan Lane.— geven por cont, allowed on money.deposited for investment. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Company nro now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at tho following prices:— Household (lumpy) 12s pel ton Steam (screenod) 10a „ Slack ia „ In Truck-loadß of 5 tons. In bulk. Orders for Aucklaed, Newmarket, and One hunga, will be received at the Company's Office, Fort-street. Orders for other Statiojis, addresses to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly and accompanied by remittance, will be promptly attended to. FRANZ SCHERFF. , . THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE FOR SALE, Ex 'British Empire': r Sauces Pickles Fancy Biscuits Red Herring Ling Fish Japan Blacking Cornflour Starch Mustard Black Lead Cocoa Chocolate B.Sper. Candles Currants Eleme Raisins B. W. Soap Split Peas Sultanas Olycsrino do. Thumb Hlue TaDloca Chicory Hokgga Juice Soda Crystals Sardines Shell Almonds Bottle Salt I Salad Oil Figs Macaroni ! Ourrie Powder Crushed Sugar Vermicelli Carb. Soda Lollies,allklnds Marmalade Kol, Lozenges . Also, ! Union Scales I Lawn Mowers ICrockery Horse Rakes I Dun. Gornsacks |&c., &c, &c. HULL BROTHERS, GENERAL IMPORT, EXPORT, & WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. N.B.—Solo Agents for J. Craig and Son's Glasgow Whiskey. BONDED STOKE IN ALBEKT-STEEET. j » i Auctionß. • B. TONES.] < [B. O. CAKE. 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3. 1 EXTENSIVE SALE OF SURPLUS STORES. Ex 'British Empire,' fkom London B. TONKS & CO. YlfT ILL sell on Wednesday, 3rd March, ' at 11 o'clock, 660 PACKAGES SURPLUS STORES, Ex ' Bb__tsh Empire,' Consisting of Raisins, Salt, Oatmeal, Split Peas, Rice, Coffee, Vinegar, Limejuice, Mustard, Pepper, Preserved Potatoes, Sugar, Teas, Pickles, Biscuits, Salmon, Currants. Tennent's Ale and Stout, Port and * Sherry, Clianipaguc. . ;. 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3. GENERAL DRAPERY . MANCHESTER GOODS WOOLLENS, HOSIERY DRESS MATERIAL CLOTHING, SHIRTS, &C. A. G. GRANT j HAS been instructed to sell by auction on Wednesday next, at II o'clock, A Parcel of the above Goods. Just landed Xx ' British Empire.' Terms Liberal. j * SATURDAY, MARCH 6. DAIRY COWS, HEREFORD BULL, LONG-WOOLLED EWES, HORSES, FARM UTENSILS, &c. AT 'I HE HIiSIDKNCE OF MR E. KHODES, ] POKENO BILL. THE undersigned have received instruc tions from Mr E. Rhodes, who has sold Ms farm at Pokeno Hill, to sell by auction, on' Saturday, tbo oth of March, The Whole of his Live and Dead Stock, amongst which are— 10 superior Dairy Cows, milking and in calf 12 Calves 2 Yearling Heifers 1 well-bred Hereford Bull SO 2 and 1 tooth Ewes 2 Rims 30 Lambs 1 Yearling Foal Harness 1 Bcarifkr 1 set Chain Harrows 1 Chaff-cutter Washing Machine, Furniture, &c. Fowls, Potatoes, sec. AT 12 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. [Continued on FourfchlFago.]