TELEGRAPHIC.

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GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Albumia.—The western drive on 160 ft scvel is being pushed ahead. The leader ■has been broken through, and proved six ■inches in thickness, running parallel with the lode. The lode itself is four or five feet thick, and a portion of the hinging wall side about feet is looking very well, being full of mineralson thc7oftlevel winze, which is being sunk in. The western drive is down rully 20 feet on the hanging wall of the reef which is looking splendid, about 20 pounds of rich specimens were broken out of the bottom on Saturday morning, leaving a good show of gold. The gold can be traced along the bottom of the winze and up both | ends, so that there is evidently a block of ground here very rich with the precious \ metal which remains to be taken out. The manager has decided not to have another : retorting until Saturday, wlied the final for ; month will take place, and Directors give another good dividend.

New North Devon. — The lode in the tributers drive still maintains its size and looks as well as ever. Colours of gold can be seen all over the reef. SCHOOL ELECTIONS. The elections of committees for the schools of the Thames district takes place to-day. A meeting convened by the Mayor was held at the Council Chambers to devise means for raising funds to send the young mau, Moses Ensor, who lost his right eye through an accident, whilst working in the Albumia mine to New South Wales, where he would have the benefit of the highest ophthalmic skill which the colonies can afford. Funds were provided. The new Kauaoranga girls' school was formally opened by the Mayor and other friends.

WELLINGTON, Saturday. .subscription lists are being opened in all the country districts in aid of the Irish Dis tress Fund. Sunday. At St. Paul's (Anglican) Church this morning, Mr J. B. Harvey referred in strong terms to Pastor Chinjquy, and ex pressed the hope that the congregation ■would not take part in entertaining him. He said Chiniquy would likely do more harm than good. This day. RULE NISI AGAINST MR. REES. At the Supreme Court,onSaturday,arule niti was granted calling upon W. L. Rees to show cause why lie should not pay the sum of £1,170 in his hands, belonging to Tarcha Moanami. CBRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The directors of the New Zealand Ship ping Company have declared an interim diviteud, and the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, for the half-year ended- December 31, 1879, payable on the 31st inst. A well-known publican and another person were caught last night by the Go vernment Curator trout-fishing in the pro hibited portion of the river which runs through the Domain Gardens. Informa tion has been laid under the Domain Board' Act.

A Presbyterian church congregation, at a meeting last night, unanimously resolved to give a call to the Rev. Thomos Robinson Cairns, from the Irish Presbyterian Church, Ballyna.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. IMPORTANT ROAD BOARD CASE.

A case of considerable interest to Road Boards was heard yesterday before Mr Justice Johnston on appeal in banco. Some lime ago the Cust Road Board cut a ditch and placed a culvert, neglecting to fill up that portion of the ditch crossing the un fonncd path. A man driving cattle along the road went off the formed part, and sus tained injuries through his house falling into the ditch, lie brought an action in the Lower Court, where damages were obtained. The Board appealed to the Supreme Court, and, yesterday, the judge held that as the public bad a light to use the whole sixty-six feet of the road, the Board was guilty of negligence in not filling up the ditch on the unformsd part, and dismissed the appeal with costs. Colonel Scratchley arrived by special train this morning. He went down to the harbour in the steam launch to select the sites for the batteries. The Colonel went to White Island in the s.s. Hinemoa, GRANT AND FOSTER. Messrs Grant and Foster, the Lincoln shire delegates, arrived on Saturday after noon, accompanied by the Rev. J. Berry. They were met by the President of the Agiicultural and Pastoral Association, who will accompany them on their visits to the different districts in Canterbury. 'J hey will be present to day at the compe tition of the reapers and binders for the Agricultural Association's prize. The result of Colonel Scratchley'a inspec tion of Lyttelton harbour is said to be that' a recommendation has been made to tjic Government to have four more big guns erected in addition to four already here. A run out was made in one of the small stenm launches plying in harbour to judge of ils adaptability to the torpedo service, and it is probable the Government will be asked to obtain five or six small vessels for torpedo boat?. At the gates of the Catholic Church yes terday over £200 weie collected in aid of the Irish Famine Relief Fund. A meeting was held in the schoolroom after the mid-day mass, and a resolution carried promising to give every assistance to the general com mittee appointed recently at the public meeting for raising funds. DUNEDIN, Saturday. WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. At the Wesleyan' Conference to-day, Mr A. C. Coughey was received as probationer, to be appointed to a circuit. Messrs J. S. Mills and F. J. Jones were received as can didates, to be sent for training to the Wes ley College. Mr D. J. Murray was similarly received for one year's training at the Col lege, the year to be counted as the first of his probation. Mr J. A. Ludeo was unani mously received as a candidate, to be appointed to a circuit. The Eev. Armitage, convener of the committee on Ministerial applications, brought up the report of the Committee, which stated that several ministers in England, Ireland, and Australia, had applied for admission into the .New Zealand Conference. The consideration of the report was deferred to a later stage of the conference, when it shall be ascertained what places require ad ditional ministers. The publican trade are complaining of two publicans, who_ have commenced to employ touts at the railway station to meet passen gers. This day. At the City Court three milkmen were fined 10s and costs, for selling adulterated milk. There were twelve samples, but analysis only reported against these three. The collection at St. Joseph's Cathedral yesterday in aid of the Irish famine realised £02.

The action, Mcldrum v. Proudfoot, in which £1,000 was the damages claimed for the death of Meldrum, a carter, through the tramway accident in October last, is proceeding at the Supreme Court. Colonel Scratchley went round to White Island off the Octagon beach, where he took soundings and inspected the neigh bourhood of the heads for sites for batteries. WANGANUI, this day. SUPPGSED SUICIDE. A man named Thos Trice has dis. appeared. His clothes were found near "Virginia Lake, and it is feared he has committed suicide. The Lake has been dragged, but owing to the depth and inequalities of the bottom without success so far. Trice was formerly landlord of the White Hart Hotel, Marton, but failsd, and lias been depressed in spirits since.

Mr. Fisher at Charleston.

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CHARLESTON, this day. Mb J. B. Fisiikr addressed the Buller elcctoisatthe Theatre Eoyal, Charleston, on Saturday evening. The meeting was very large, and the rcceptton was most cordial. Mr Fisher said that there was a Conservative and a Liberal element in

New Zealand politics as much as in those

of the old country, and that, however much the Government and their supporters depre cated the charge, they were the Conserva tives of the country. ' They had taken up the Liberal measure, but only to stultify aiid defeat them. The Government idea

was that such draughts of Liberalism as the country insisted upon had better he admin istered through a Conservative filter. He did not regret accession to power ot the present Government, the country required' departmental Government reform and the present Government were essentially men of detail, they had dealt with boldly in not wisely with finance, and as administration they were preferable to Sir Georee Grey's surrouvdings there was a remnant of the Liberal party still true to its principle?, and he hoped the utter rout ing they had suffered, would enable them to form new and more effective com bination. Fisher received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.

The Waimate Plains.

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OPUNAKE, Fatnrday.

The Native Minister, attended by Cdlohel Roberts and Major Noakes, left Hawera at 10.18 a.m. iwd arrived at Opunake at 2.15. The Stella has just left after landing 73 Armed Constabulary and 20 tons of cargo. Everything indicates an immediate forward movement of the Constabulary. Major BroWn is oil Wairriate PHainc, interview ing the' people of Titokowaru. NOKMANBY, this day. : ERECTION OF A REDOUBT. The Native Minister and party arrived at Waihi from Opunaki soon after 11 o'clock yesterday, and after staying at Station they proceeded to Hawera via Normanby. Active preparations are being made at the Waihi station for a movement to Waimate Plains to-day. A site has been chosen for a redoubt to be immediately elected on the Plains, near Kapuni stream it is thought.

The Rumours of War in Europe.

(By an Ex-Officer of the German ahmv). PAST 11. Having shown in my last the 1 dative strength of the great military nations which would be involved in any disturbance of the peace of Europe, we will proceed to con jecture what would happen if the parties mentioned should actually declare war. Considering the wonderful perfection to which France, Austria, and Germany have brought the perfection for war, already in time of peace, we do not doubt these three Powers will be ready before Russia can dispose of a single regiment in a proper state, Therefore we believe that the first events of the supposed war will take place between Ml a Rhino ami t,hi> Mriiso. It seems to me the most plausible strategy of the Germans find Austrians to leave at first against Russia ouly one or two army corps leaniugon che big fortressess of theEastfront, and to try to crush France by superior force of numbers. In 1876 the Russians needed four months before they were able to fighfc tne first battle, whilst the Gennaus in 1870, six weeks after the declaration of war, had fought Sedan, which nearly broke France. These considerations are most likely to make the Germans and Austrians try to throw down France before her clumsy ally has roused himself entirely. But it is not an easy affair to attack France now, for her Eastern frontier is not only defended by many large fortresses (Belfort, Verdun, Mezicrc*, &c.,) but every road, every rail way, every defile is protected by an impene trable net of smaller fortifications, bo that au army can advance only with the greatest difficulty. If, on the other side, Frauce would try to attack Germany in Alsace- Lorraine, sne would at once run against the two great fortresses, Metz and Strasbourg, and after that, against the Rhine with its fortifications.

We are therefore of the firm conviction that a war, between the above-mentioned powers, would begin with a violation of the neutrality of either Belgium or Switzer land, most likely of the former one, as the Tura mountains, between Switzerland and France, would render an invasion moat difficult. The violation of neutrality will be easy and not critical for the Great Powers, for who will help Belgium—if the lions fight, who will protect the rights of •the poor little hare, which is trodden down between them. And it would be an in teresting coincidence in history if the old adversaries should meet again on or near the already bloodstained field* of Water loo.

In good time Russia also will appear on the theatre of war. She will bardly enter Germany, for Posen, Konigsberg, Thorn, Grandenz, &c, might be too strong for her, therefore advancing through Galioia it is more than probable that she will try to place herself like a wed&e between Austria and Germany. A diversion to India llussia will scarcely attempt, the road there being yet too far and dangerous, and besides in the possession of independent tribes, whilst a success in India is too remote, and Rutsia wants all her troops in Europe. ' Very plausible, on the other side, is an idea which was discoursed a short time a<;o in the "Deutsche Heereszeitung," the organ of themilitary authorities of Germany, that China would be Germany's natural ally against Russia—a ridiculous alliance on the first view, but not at all improbable. For a Chinese attack against South Siberia would detain there a large portion of the Kussian army, and, according to latest news, the Chinese have now a large force standing on the Kussian frontier. The war at sea .would be more simple, and here England would be able to make the beat use of her navy's great superiority. A part of the German navy would be sufficient to detain the Kussian ships in the Baltic, and a part of the Austrian fleet to do the same in the Black Sea, whereby every co-operation of the Russians with France would be pre ven'ed. It would be England's task to fight the French fleet, and it appears to us as if she would want for that purpose all that strength which is not used to protect India and the colonies. To the sixth great power, Italy, we have as yet not given a place as she has not yet taken her position. Perhaps the perfidious Italian policy will take that side again on which most is offered to her, and she would increase the force she decides to cast in her lot with by about 450,000 soldiers and a good fleet. Having now explained that the present state of affairs may not lead to a war, and then shown how, if war should nevertheless break out, it would, in our opinion, be conducted, remains to consider in what way New Zealand would be affected by a Russiau-Hnglish war. The danger lies in our totally unprotected harbours. Only lately Russian people under the protectorate of th'eCzarewitch collected millions of money for the purpose of buying very fast going steamer-viiominally for trading purposes.but in reality to use them as cruisers in a war against England, to take English merchant vessels, and to levy war contributions in the colonies. A great number of these vessels are distributed in Ramtchaska, in Chinese and American harbour*, and there fore uear cnoush to Canada and to the Australasian Colonies. On English protec tion we cannot rely very much, for Great Britain cannot possibly place a man-o'-war in each colonial harbour. What then would happen if a Russian vessel, like, the Rotomahana for example, which on the open sea will out-sail the whole English fleet, armed with only 2 or 3 big steel breach-loading gnns should enter our har bour some fine summer day ? That is pretty simple. "We either pay a nice round sum, say three million pounds, or poor Auckland is blown up in no time. " I.'. . Miles.

Land Sale.

There was a large attendance at the land sale to-day, and the bidding was spirited for lota in the towns of Tanranga and Te Awamntu. Friceswere realised ss follow : — Town of Tatjranga.— Section 1: Lot 309, £60, E. Fraser ; 315, £60, J. Chjng ; 335, £40, J. M. Grace; 336, £70, J. Ching; 370, £7, J. Bodell ; 371, £7, J. Boddl; 372, £12, J Bodell; 373, £17, Cook; 374, £25, Cook; 375, £27, J. Bodell; 376, £17, J. Bodell; 377, £7 10s, J. Bodell; 378,£10, J. Bodell ; 379, £7 10, J. Bodell; 380, £31, E. Eraser; 381, £35, J. Bodell; 382, £32, J. Bodell ; 383, £34, J. Bodell; 384, £32, Wcston; 385, £26, Weston ; 386, £8, Gray ; 387, £16, E. Fraser; 388, £23, E. Fraser; 389, £17, J. Bodell; 390, £30, J. Bodell; 391, £31, Gray; 392, £31, J. Bodell; Village of Te Awamtjtu.—Lot 101, £12, Burtt; lot 102, £10 3s, Walton ; lot 103, £8, Frater; lot 104, £8, Frater; lot 105, £13, Fan-ell; lot 106, £21, Farrell; lot 107, £11, Farrell; lot 108, £7 7s, Walton ; lot 109, £7 10s, Walton; lot 110, £10, Burtt; lot 111, £14, Kobinson ; lot 112, £15, Cop laad; lot 113, £19, Boberts; lot 114, £11, Copland; lot 115, £10, Copland ; lot 116, £8, Clough; lot 117, £7 10s. Clough; lot 118, £7 10s, Mason; lot 119, £7 10s, Mason, lot 120, £10, Avenell; lot|l2l, £12, Avenell; lot 122, £7 10a, Aveuell ; lot 123, £11; Avenell; lot 124, £10, Bulford ; lot 125, £10, Harris ; lot 126, £7 10s, Gillies ; lot

127, £7 10s, Gillies, lot 128, £8, Copland ;

lot 129, £10, Copland ; lot 130, £28, Miller; lot 131, £17, Avenell; lot 132, £15, Man; de no ; lot 133, £20, Mandeno; lot 134, £19- Avenell; lot 135, £19, Avenell. , Suburb of .Newcastle.—Lot 106, £17, Newall; lot 107, £15, Martin; lot 110,

£22, Dickisson ; lot 111, £17, Martin ; lot 112, £16 18s, Martin ; lot 113, £16, Martin ; lot 114, £19, Lamb and Laing ; lot 115, £17, Lamb and Laing ; lot 116, £17, Lamb and Laiug ; lot 117, £18, Lamb and Laing ; lot 126, £17 Is, Uatiick; lot 129, £19 4s, Hatrick ; lot 136, £25, Cairns ; lot 137, £26, Cairns. Suburb of Tk ABOHA.—Lot 23, £15, E. Fraser ; lot 24, £15, E. Eraser ; lot 33, £28, McLaren ; lot 34, £28, McLaren; lot 35, £34, McLaren; lot 36, £37, McLaren ; lot 37, £46, McLaren ; lot 38, £31, Tapp ; lot 39, £26, Frater ; lot 40, £45 23, Tapp ; lot 43, £28 12s, E. Eraser. Block XI : Tk Akoha.—There was no bidding for this.

Railway Employees Grand Annual Excursion.

The following events were run off too late for publication in last Saturday night's, issue. The following is the conclusion of the races. In to-morrow's ifsuewill appear a grperal resume of the proceedings : - ■9th Bace. 200 yards Flat Race, married employees only (prifce presented by A. V. Macdonald, Esq.-,) Cruet Stand ; second prize, £1 10s ; third piize, 2fis. J. Whit burn, 1; H. Boyron, 2; J. N. Crowley, 3. Thirteen started.

10th Race,—loo yards Flat Race, sons of employees, 12 years and under, first prize, 10s ; second prize, 7s ©d ; third prize, ss. J. McLehnan, 1 j J. Kencally, 2; G. Elliott, 3. Twenty-nine started. 11th Event—Putting the Stone, 161b5., open to all employees, first prize, 20s; second prize, 15s; third prize, 10s. J. Hargreaves, 1; G. Wadham, 2; A. McGill, 3. Eight competitors. 12th Race—2so yards Three-legged Race, open to.all employees, first prize, £2; second prize, 30s. ; third prize, 20s. Lawrie and Watts, 1 ; Holly aud Ayre, 2; Whitbnrn and McCabe, 3. Five pairs started. 13th Race—3oo yards Flat Race, em ployees 45 jears and over (Silver Cup pre sented by H. Brett, Esq.), first prize. Silver Cup, value, £2 10s.; added, £110s.; second 14th Race—3oo yards Flat Race, sons of employees, 14 years and under, first prize, Silver Cup, value 255.; second prize, 10s. ; third prize, ss. B. Stewart. 1; W. Elliott, 2; J. Kennedy, 3. Twenty-two started prize, 30s. ; third prize, 20s. Seven entries. Kenealey, 1; Simpson, 2 ; Johnson, 3. 16th Race.—2oo yards Flat Race, con solation for all beaten competitors, first prize, 30s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10s. M. O'Sullivan, 1 ; A. Wright, 2; A. Cleave, 3. Seven started. 17th Race- —Running High Jump, sons of employees, under 16 years of age, first prize, 20s ; second prize, 15s ; third prize, 103. G. Watson, 1 ; B. Stewart, 2 ; Hew son, 3. 18th Race.—Three-legged Race, 150 yds, sons of employees, 16 years and under, first prize, 20s ; second prize, 10s; third prize, ss. Wnlmsleyaud Firth, 1; Stewart and Otway, 2 ; Simpson and Patterson, 3.

The Tug of War did not come off. The prizes were distributed by Mr W. Elliott, foreman of workshops and locoraO' tives.

Correspondence.

RE FIRE ALARMS.

(To the Editor.)

SlK,—ln your production this evening you have a large space filled with matter rela tive to a chimney on fire. The first state ment is concerning the primitive character of ascertaining the whereabouts of the fire. I think the public will agree with me that the man who penned this statement must have becu in a fog, as there was no fire. Its locality as a consequence could not be found, the chimney having been put out before any communication reached the town, and the same thing happens frequently ; consequently this hunting after ifires that do not exist. The assertion that Auckland is far behind in these matters is only partly true. Take for example, the late lire in Duuedin, con sider the loss of life and property there, and then to say we- are far behind this. My self, I am not willing to believe that we ahall ever be so slow to action again as they were on that occasion, which no doubt they are ashamed of. If we may be allowed to judge by facts (that can be proved) our men have done good and creditable work the last two years. I ask you to look at all the half-burnt buildings now standing as an undeniable fact, that both men and appliances are quiet equal to requirements. As a proof that I believe there is room for improvement, I was advocating at the last public works meeting the raising of the lookout platform at the brigade station, 20 feet higher; in order that the men might see where to go. Living as I do, in the centre of population, 1 see and go to every lire, and a man must be very smart, and if he gets toa lire before it is put out,! if our men err, it is through .the desire to do more than they arc able. If the remarks had been justified or borne out by facts, I would not have said a word. To my knowledge the water has been turned on in less thau five minutes after the first knoll, and this is called slow aud primitive. I don't believe it I —Yours, &c, W. Ckowtuer.

January 24th, 1880.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—What is the cause of all the outcry ro school holidays ? Is it an extension of the early closing movement ? la it envy, or is it that the youths of Auckland are so troublesome that parents are being driven to desperation by having their children round them for five Aveeks (not six as you state it) ? Your main argument against the holidays is that the children are on the streets for five weeks, and you place the good of the thousands of scholars against that of the few teachers. I contend that the holidays are none too long for the good of both scholars and teachers. I cannot be lieve that Auckland parents are so lax iv their parental duties as to allow cveu one third of the scholars to be on the street, for no good, and as far as I know of the pupils, a majority of them are making good use of the vacation, and will go back to school with the feeling of a man who after a long journey on foot has rested long enough to, relieve himself^of all the effects of his late tramp, and not of one only half rested. I feel sure that if " Parent" was a teacher, or had a daughter a teacher, he or she would not think the holiday excessive. Being a parent I know what it is to have four children prattling around me, and to be able to rest contented that some ono will educate them for me; and, being a teacher, I know what it ia to have a hundred buzz ing round me, and to feel tho responsibility of having to teach them good behaviour, as also to bring them up to a certain standard of education, no easy task with some heads,as Professor Fraser well knows. In conclusion, I would like to draw a dis tinction between the old teachers, who'need no cramming, and the young ones who have a vast amount of labour to pass through before they can be classed as efficient teachers. These are some of the duties of a young teacher : School 9.30 to 4 or later, after tea, lessons to prepare for morrow, and perhaps time-table or roll to make up, training class to attend about eight hours per week, perhaps half-an-hour's walk to and fro, and five or six pages of foolscap to, write in answer to questions., Teachers must pass certain, examinations to qualify themselves, and I kno «r many teachers who have had to sit up till long past mid night, in order to find time to do all re quired of them. A teacher's work is of such great importance to the country that rather than run the risk of overworking them, a slight margin might be left on the othor side.—Yours &c, PARENT AND Teacher.

•' O wad some power the gittie pcie u», To Bee oursels as others see us."

To the Editor : Sir,—ln connection with W. J. Napier's letter, it is time that some check should be placed on the extreme sensitiveness displayed by Irishmen when the slightest mention is made of Ireland and the Irish, unless it is "couleur de rose." Irishmen claim the liberty of seeing all things with their own eyes,and are never backward in expressing their own impres sions thereon ; but they will not allow that liberty to others. They claim also the right of processionizing in green, or any other factious colour, to their hearts con tent; but will not allow others to do the same, unless coincidental to their own views. The impression that most English men have ot the Irish may be summed up thusly ; blarney, ballarag, and bludgeonism, blarney to the ladies, ballarag to the governing powers, and bludgeonism to all who differ from them. This impression used formerly to find expression in the advertising columns of the home papers, in the formula, " No Irish need apply." I say nothing about the correctness, or otherwise of that impression, butitundoubtedly exists. Judging from the factional element already seething iv this colony, and which has shown itself at Christchurch and Timaru, and judging also from the aAvful samples of truculent femininity lately figuring in various assault cases in the Police Court, and whose nationality was unmistakeable, I think it is time that the almost exclusive attention given to obtaining emigrants from Ireland should cease, and that a fair pro portion of English and Scotch emigrants should now be sent to us; who, though they may be no better than their fellow emigrants from the Emerald Isle, yet are infinitely preferable, as they lack those belligerent propensities which seem almost inherent in Irish nature; and therefore would live more peaceably with their neigh bours as settlers, or with their employera as domestic servants.—l am, &c., What's Sauce for Goose is Sauce for Gander.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON BATHING.

(To the Editor.)

Sin,— Yesterday afternoon I thought I would just stroll into the St. George's Bay Theatre, and having arrived at the destined place I took my seat in the dress circle, which was neariy filled by ladies, varying ' from fair seventeen to Jaded forty. There

wfts-Tioplay-bili.lbut I learned that a new extravaganza, entitled "Sunday After noon Bathing; or, ►The Mermaids of St. George's Bay in Their Natural State," in flfrree acts, was to be produced. The eyes of all the fair assembly were fixed on the spot, called the " steps of St. George's Bay." Presently, the curtain rises, and discloses, three young maidens, who entering by the right wing, proceed to the water's edge, where they stand surveyingthemselves, and thinking do doubt that they resemble the Grace?. Their consultation over,they enter the water, and for a moment it conceals them. Act 2 then comes. The damsels tired of gazing at their symetrical ? limbs dance a "Scotch reel in the water, and while doing so, their athletic propensities are clearly visible. Act 3. they leave the water, time 4.30 p.m. and after surveying the dress circle, disappear inside a house in the locale. Not many! minutes after, a lad of about 15 rushes into the water in a state of nudity. I wonder if the police consider it an act of indecency for young girls to bathe in St. George's Bay on Sunday afternoon ? — Yours, etc., Aegentikxteeibkonides.

MOTHER SHIPTON.

(To the Editoi). Sir}— The accompanying extract will be interesting to your Onehunga correspondent (J. 8.) It is taken from page 308 of vol. iv of "Life from the Dead," (MrHine's Anglo- Israel periodical). I give the verses also as they differ slightly from those you pub lished.—l am, &c., Identity.

"When in India, the Rev. F. R. A. Glover met, iv the Queen's service, the decended of the lady popularly known as " Mother Shipton ;" and learned, he tells me, that she was not at all a "Fortune Teller," but n noble lady at court.' Accord ing to this account, she was the friend of Roger Bacon (middle of 13th century) who invented the convex lens, and gun powder, it is said. The probability seems to be that the prophecy attributed to her was really communicated by Roger BacoD, and "done into verse "by her ladyship. It is said to have been published in 1448, and re-pub lished in 1641. We are instituting a search at the British Museum, if peradventure the original be there. Meanwhile here you havo what passes for a more or less accurate version. One thing is perfectly certain— that it is much older than any modern or late indications of ISBI as a critical period. CM."

Carriages without horses shall go; And mishaps fill tho world with woo. Around tho world thoughtß shall (ly In the twinkling of an eye. Waters shall yet more wonders do, How strange, but thoy shall yet bo true. Through the bills men shall ride. And no horse or ass shall bo at their side. Under water men shall walk, Shall ride, shall sleep, shall talk. In this air men shall bo seen. In white, and black, and green. Iron on tho water shall float, As easy as a wooden boat. Gold shall bo found, and shown, In lands not now known, England shall at last allow a Jew; And flro and wator shall wonderß do. The world to an end Bhall run In eighteen hundred and cighty-ono.

Papakura Races.

The following are the entries and accept ances for the Papakura Races received up to Saturday : — Hukdlk Race.—l. G. Rutherford's eh g Sportsmau, aged; J. Thorp's bg Whitefoot, nged ; Saxon's eh h Young Sledmerc, 4yrs.; W. D. Hush's b m Medium, 4yrg.; D. White's Lark ; W. Smith's Destiny, (late Lady Godiva), aged. Maiden Plate.—E. Laing's b c by Traducer, 3yis.; J. G. Allan's eh f Lady Gertrude, 3yrs. ; W. Percival's m eh c Milkman, 3yrs. ; Walter Norton's m Lady bird ; W. Walter's eh f Grand Duchess, 3yrs. Papakoea Handicap.—M. Edgar's br li Ariel, aged ; J. Lennard's b g Malvern, 6yra. ; W. Walter's br c Piscatorius, 3yrs. ; E. Laing's eh g Harold, aged ; J. Barr Brown's b g Sorcerer, aged ; D. White's eh g Barney, agqd; J. Byer's eh g Golden Crown, aged. Railway Plate.—S. Toonan's b m Nell, Cyrs ; W. Walter's b c Piscatorius, 3yrs. ; E. Laing's cli g Harold, aged ; D. White's eh g Barney, aged ; J. B. Brown's b g Sorcerer, aged ; W. G. Dunlop's blk g Magician, aged ; J. G. Allen's eh f Lady Gertrude, 3yrs ; J. Lennard's b g Malvern, 6yrs. ;TJ. Byer's eh g Golden Crown, aged ; M. Edgar's br h Ariel, aged ; W. Smith's Destiny, aged. Ladies Pdese.—W. G. Dunlop's blk g Magician, aged; E. Laing's be by Traducer, 3yrs. ; W. Waller's br c Piscatorius, 3yrs. ; W. Walter's eh f Grand Duchess, 3yrs. ; W. Percival's m eh c Milkman, 3yrs; Smith's Destiny, aged.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAS, MONDAY. JANUARJ 26, 1880.



Wanfcftd. WANTED,- a Housemaid.—Apply at thi» office. WANTED, a smart man to groom, milk and garden.-G.'Waller, Epsom. WANTED, a general Servant. Good references necessary. Apply to Mrs Macnicol, St. Jamoa' Manae, Wellington-street. ANTED, a sober, working Man lo ront a four-roomed Houso—rent not bo much an object as a respeolnblo tenant. —Hana- ford'B Registry, Upper Qaeon-stroot. _ ANTED, a Young Person for a gentleman's family; must bo fond of ohlldron and a good needlewoman.—STAß Office. ._ WANTED, a good General Sonant.-?! Mrs Upton, Shelly Beach, Ponsonby. \\ T ANTED, a smart, intelligent, and W respectable Youth, to learn Haiidrets ing.—Apply City Hair-cutting Rooms, MO, Quecnstreot. Francis J. Shortt, Proprietor. WAN TED, a General Servant; one ■who can milk preforred; reforenceß re quired ; for Ponconay.—Stab Ofllca. ANTED, for Waiknto, a practical Ga-dener.—Apply to C. S. McDonald. Nurseryman, Newmarket. _ ANTED, a strong errand Boy.— Milne and Choycc. ANTED, 20 Boys to Sell Fruit,&c— Apply Stab Office^ ANTED, a Strong Girl as general servant where a Nurse Girl Is kopt.— Mrs Johngtono, next the Governor Browne Hotel, Hobßon-Btreot, Auckland. ANTED, an experienced Woman to attend children and assist in house work • must be a good needlewoman,—Mrs Franz SoheriT, opposite the Rope Faotory, i Ponsonby. i__. WANTED, a Fitter.—G. Black & Co., Victoria-street East. > ANETED, Female Cook for a country hotel.—Mrs Pollock. Queen-street. WANTED, aeteady, respectable Young Man fas Night Portor.-Apply to Vic toria Hotel. Victoria-street. ■•;-, ANTED, an Errand Boy, about 14.— J. A. Pond's Homceopathio Pharmacy, 99, Queen-street. WANTED, for the country, a Girl about, 15 to take chargo of a baby eight months old and asaiet in houßowork: aIBO, a good General Servant. — Mrs Oornwell's Registry, Hobson-street,near Victoria-street. WANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Buggies; single or double hooded or open also, two First-Class Phaetonß (new a Crowther'B Victoria Stablea. ANTED, a Generai Servant or a Girl to assist in housework.—Mrs Kingsford, 27, Grey-slreet. ___. ANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. Cunningham, Ponsonby. ANTED, a Housemaid; references required.—Wharf Hotel. __ WANTED immediately, a good Milch Goat, in full milk.—Apply aTAB Office. WANTED, an Engagement as House keeper, or Companion Nurse to an invalid; thoroughly domesticated and experi enced: highest testimonials.—M.A.. PostOtrioe, Eden Terrace. ANTED to Sen, a Light Hansome (new), nlao Vehicles of every descrip tion.—A. viackie, Royal fctandard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham-street. _ WANTED, the Shoemakers to be in time for 31-inch' Boot Elastic at Ci the yard, and Ladies' Boot Uppsis at Is and 2s the pair.—W. H. Dampier. W ANTED to Rent a Three-roomed Cottage in the neighbourhood of Pon tonby.—Apply by letter to W.J., at this Office. ANTED KNOWN.—Trimmed Hats, Is lid. Crape Bonnets from 12s; Cheapest Millinery in Auckland, at Mrs Whitchead'a. Karangahape Hoad, Newton. ANTED, a Buyer for a Five-roomed House and large Fraehold Allotment* Richmond hoad, Ponsonby. ANTED, to Purchase a Second-hand Light Express Waggon.—Apply before 12 o'clock on Saturday to office this paper. ANTED BUYERS.—Boys' White Shirts, 111, 12.12 i, 13,131 inches, 3s lid; Men's White Shirts, 14.14 i, |15. 15i, ft, 16+, -and 17 inches, is 61—open in front and behind. A great rrduction per halt-dozen box. —J. M. McLachlan. WANTED KNOWN. —Bankrupt Stock of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes cheap, and a large lot of other Bargains. —W. H. Dampier. ._ XXT'ANTED to sell Cheap.—Lot of Violin V T Strings, only 3d each; Vero Fosters Copy Books, only Zd each, Is 8d per dozen; Collings Progressive Interleaved Drawing Books, only 2d each; Government Disinfecting Powder, to take away all kinds of smells, and (or sick rooms, only 6d per lb; Pure Coal Tar Soap, for sick rooms, five cake 3 for 6d; Babies Feeding Bottles, only 9d each,—H. Watts. Pitt-street. WANTED KNOWN, that Atkinson"; McColl and Co. have opened a Brand Store of the Newmarket K'namel Paint and Varnish Works in Wellesley-street, opposite Lovett's, Draper, where retail orders will be supplied and wholesale orders taken. Paints or Varaish supplied by them are guaranteed to stand thia climate.-^ATKINSON. McCOLL & CO., Wellesley-strefct, Auckland. Manufactory I i Newmarket, Auckland.



. >.t -,:-.-. , Wanted. ANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' bwf. Kid Boots, fUfflrered fronts. 7s and 7s 6d« Ladies'Morroccp, do., 5s 6d; Children's 10-13 Levant High Leglets, 4s 6d and ss.—White head's Millinery and Boot Establiehmen', Newton. ANTED KNOWN, thatE. Carrand Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House mocks, Pailinßs, Posts, Rails, and Firewood in their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end of Hobson street. N.B.—The increasing damand for White Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ANTEITkNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company are offering special advantages to Purchasers of Building Materials. Timber of all sizes, first and second-class: Doors, Sashes, and Mouldings; also, Turnery of every description, at prices to suit the timea.—Manu factory, opposite Gas-worka Office, Custom house-Btreet. \\7" ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Monicy Advanced in Sums of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office. 165 Qpwn-Bt.. opposite Savings Bank. W" ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie, T T Timber Merchant, has Removed to his New.Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large Sheds the Timber will be always under cover, so that the public will be supplied with Seasoned Timber at the lowest prices. Board Timber always in Stock,, also Haidwood Timber for Wheel wrights • W~ "ANTED.—Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Jams, 63 6d perdoz; Canterbury Cheese, 6d per lb; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, three lines, 10s 6d per doz: Common Cups and Saucers, 6d, 5s 6d per doz; Plates, 8-inch, 3s per doz ; Jugs, 3s; Sets Fancy Jug*, 3s Gdand ie 6d; Toilet, Sets, only 12s 6d; Water Bottles and Gloss. Is 9d the pair; Jam Dishes, from 6d to 2i 61; Glans Butter Dishes, Is and Is 6d ; Glass Sugar Basins, Is and Is 6d; Glass Egg Cups, Is per doz: Glass Salt Cellars, Id and 6d ; Vinegar, Mustard and Pepper Bottles, 9d each, throe for 2s; Large Chambers, 2s 6d; Plated Cruets, from 6s Cd to 8s 6d; lot of Fiddles, Cheap ; Note Paper, five quires for lOd; Envelope", only 2d per packet, 7d per 100; good Pens, eight for Id ; (fancy Toilet Sets, nine pieces, only 8s Cd; Child ren's Mugs, 3d, 2s per doz; half-pint White and Gold Jugs, only Cd, 5s per doz; Clothes Pegs, four dozen for Cd, Is 3d per gross; Salmon, three tins for 2a; Cocoa and Milk, lib tine, only Is per tin ; Plaid Matches 7d per dozj smaU Tin Boxes, for the pocket, only 8d per doz; Brown Teapots, with metal lids Is 6d; White Teapots, 2a; Fancy Teapots, with metal lids, 3s and 3s 6d; Glass Candlesticks, Is: Piok China Cups and Saucers, 113 par doz ; Piidding Basins, from 3d to Is 8d; lot of Pictures, 6d each; Albums, from 5s to 14s; Kits, Cd; China Dolls', Fea"s from <ld to 43 61 each ; China Dolls, from 4d to 13s ; China Dolls, throe feet long, only 13s; lot of Vases, Cheap; Walking Cticbs, only 3d; Currants, dd per lb; and lot of other articles cheap.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. "O EQUIRED, by Ist March, a House of AX) about 12 rooms, furnished or unfurnished, at Epsom, Onehunga, or Mount Kdon.—F. G. Ewtpgton. moTBuoT MAKERS. -Wanted, a good I- Hand, also two rospeotable Boys.—Apply A. and G. Brook, Pai-aoll, or Newmaiket. TOl3O^TMAK¥RS7^Vantcd7^i^lan or a Youth to Clean up Boots and make himsolf generally useful.—Garrett Bros. T> AIL WA V L~A BOURiS RB. We can employ FIFTY tidditlonnl Good Pick and Shovel Man at Henderson's Mill Tunnel and Kumeo. TAYLOR & DANAHER, Waitakerel Contract. OURIST Villa: Wanted Kuown, that Mrs M. J. Hick has opened a Tou'lst Villa, at Wharf-street,: Tauranga, where Gentlemen, Tourists, and Private families will meet with comfort and civility. MARY J. HICK. Proprletorees. Tanranga, December. 17,1879 for Bale. FOR SALE, a Now Seven-roomed House ani five acres Volcanic Land, fenced and subdivided; well planted with trees; 2Jmlleß from Queen-street. Price, &t7s.—Apply Star Office. in OR SALE, in Commercial Road, Great I? North Road, a Five-roomed House, with well, tank and kitchen.—For particulars apply to W. Vlckery, near Johnson's Brick Yard. FOR SALE7Horse, Trap, and Harness.— Apply at this office. FOR SALE, a Quarter-acre of Fruit Garden and a Six-roomed Cottage in Sale street, with Scullery, Outhouse, and good Well. Site of allotment, 60 x 200, with double frontage; five minuteu' walk from Union Bank.—Apply immediately on the promises. mANKSI TANKS ! TANKS ! 400 Gallon Iron Water Tanks For Sale by tho undersigned in Commerce-Btreet or Mechanics' Bay Sard. W. CRUICKSHANK. npO PHOTOGRAPHERS. FOR SALE (Cheap), tho LEASE for Three or. Five Years of the Photographic Gallery lately In the oooupation of the late vv". H. Reed, situated in Brown-siroot, Grahamstown*.—S. Vale, Shortland-street. Auckland. InOR SALE (Ponsonby), one to iour ? acres first-class Land; a most desirable site for residence or market gardon.—H. Part in gton. FOR SALE, five or six Allotments near Reservoir and Mount Eden Railway Sta tion, cither for business sites or villa roaidencoa, on very easy terms.—H. Partington. FOX SALBTcheap, Slx-roomod House, Upper Queen-street.—H. Partington^ OR Immediate Sale, 7-roomed House in the Suburbs on very easy terms.—H. Partington, Houbo and Land Agent, Stichbury's Bulidliigs. O|YS WEEKLY.—New House of Six O" rooms for Sale nt Parnoll, and nearly an acre of ground. Sea frontage.—C. William son, E>tate Agent, Vulcan Lane. if-i~fl *° £1 00° LENT, on Building Society d& JLvF principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Soo LiHt of Properties for Sale on ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Rovon per cent, allowed on moneyl deposited for investment. J?n>7(\.—WAKM ot nearly 21 acreß, fenced in *'■" • V flvo paddocks; 1J acre orchard, re mainder grass . good coll; house of six rooms dairy, cowshed, barn, stables, cartsbed, work shop, &c—S. vailo, Land Agent, Shortland stceet. _ ; OR SAL'S (cheap), Building Allotment?, in Karangahape Road, Queen-street, Nelson street, Spring street, Alexandra street, Kyber Pass, &c, &C.--S. Vailo, Land and House Agent, Shoriland-streeet. ____^_ t~\ t c a.—Pretty Seven-roomed House, ovon rfO*Ow looking the Domain, with Allotment 66ft, x 160 ft. Tho House is fitted with gas, tanks, &0., and will be aold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, House and Lund Agent, Bhortland-street. »> ACRES nt Parnell, with small Cottage, ; O Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a ro»idonce or for nursery grounds. The lease for 62 yeara, at £10 »er annum, will be sold cheap.—S. vaile, Land and House Agent, Shortland-street, _ T>UILDING ALLOTMENT for Sale. Acapl- D tal Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the water. This valuable allotment will be sold choap for cash.—S. Vaile, House and Latkd Agent, Shortland-street. S~ACRHS.— Tor Sale (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, fenced. Bub-divided and in grass, and orchard, with cottage, stable, cowshed, &c. Only half an hour's walk from Queen-stroot.— S. v ailo, Land and House Agent, Shortland-st, o a n a.—Substantially built House of six rooms, X/tKJV with detached wash-house, wood house, well, tank, Sen. ; allotment 30 x 136 feet, situated in a prinoipal street; 15 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vailo, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreet. f\ N S A L E, Kearaley'B Combined Reapers and Mowers Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Sllcere ; Oilcake Breakers Winnowing Machines Lawn Mowers. \ j Also, TO ARRIVE, PER'INGLEWOOD,* Coulter's Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined •!"'.;* ■■„'' And Ploughs, double andfsingle Harrows tollers &c. &c. &c The above goods are Imported directed from ho manufacturers, and will bo sold cheap to nke room for further shipments. vV. J. HURST & CO., Ifll. Qneon-atrflet. To Let. O LET, a good Bake-house; excellent oven ; rent low.--H. J. Riordan, Nelson street, near Cook-street. O LET, a Six-joorned Cottage, with Garden and Paddock of about two acres, Spring-street, Ponaonby. — Apply on the pramiaes. WAREfIOUSE TO LET.—A Ware house containing three floors, 20 x 10, in High-street, to Let on Lease. Rent moderate.— Apply to S. Rout. Lost and Found. LOST, a Black Sheep Dog, with White Face and light Tanned Legs.—Finder w.l be rewarded on leaving same With Mr W W. Robinson, Tobacconist, 98, Queen-street. OST or STOLEN, on the evening of tin 23rd instant at Violet-street, New Nortl Road, a Magpie.—Any person returning tame to Mrs David Patterson will be rewarded. TRAYED away, a small Chesnut Horse shod only on forefeet—Any one deliverinf it to Foresters' Arms Hotel will 00 rewarded. TRAYED from St. George's Bay Road Parnell, a Red Cow with slit iv ear, an; parson bringing the same, or giving informatioi as to her whereabouts, will be rewarded. RICHARD KEALS. ROKK into my paddock, on the 23n .January, a Light ChesnutKorse; brandei "R.T."— Owner can have the came by psyin; expenses to George May, of Mount St. John.



Gazette in fcanktrttrtcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT s j ,j IN BANKRUPTCY. <-;■;; In the matter o£ "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and the various Acts amend ing the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of Hsbbsrt Wilson, of Stanley-street, in the Suburbs of Auckland, Carpenter, a Debtor, It is hereby notified that at a First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Herbert Wilson, held this day, in the Buildings of the Supreme Court house, Auckland, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas Macifarlane, Eequlre, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee of the property of the said debtor; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of the said trusteeship. Dated, at Auckland, this 22nd day of January, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Connkll & Cooper, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitors for Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. Iv the matter of " The Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876," and the several Acts amending the same, ani of tho Bank ruptcy of Robert John Willis, of Papakura, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in tho Colony of New Zea land, Storekeeper. This is to notify that Robert John Willis, of Papakura, in tho Provincial District of Auck land, and Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, has this day filed a statement that ho is urablo to meet his Jingagemcnts with his Creditors; the First Meeting of Creditors to be hold at the Supreme Court-house, Auckland, in tho Provin cial District aforesaid, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of February next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 26th day of January, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar, Edward King Tylkb, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and "The Debtors and Cre ditors Act Amendment Act, 1878," and of tho Bankruptcy ot Kdwakd ktjephen Cock, of Mechanics' Bay, Parnell, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Gardener. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Creditors of tho said Kdward Stephen Cock will bd held in the Buildings of the Su remo Court. Auckland, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of February next, at tho hour ot eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of re ceiving my report and granting the said Debtor an Order of Discharge under tho provisions of the above Acts. THO. MACFFARLANE, Creditors' Trustee. Edward King Tyler, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor. Drapery. AUB.'nKEAT. (3 AL E OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND SHIRTS, COMMENCES THIS EVENING. All tho New Shipments recently received will be sold at sale t> rices, alk .Trices. J. COSGEAYE & CO. Ty ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY! CHEAP HOSIERY! CHEAP MILLINERY 1 A. L. is now offering his LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRAPEitY AT VERY LOW PRICES, in addition to whioh he will give a Discount of Five per Cent to Cash Purchasers of One Pound and upwards. Tho Stock comprises a largo assortment of Genoral Drapery. Dress Gooda, from 6d per yard; White Sheeting, Is Jd; Grey ditto, 8d: Black Lustre, BdaniJ Is: extraordinary Rood value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth lOd; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap; Black Silk. 2s lid: a largo stock of jRd i«3' Corsets, in spoon busks and other makes; Ladies" and Children's Underclothing (a good assortment), choap; Womon's Hose, 6d; Ladies and Children's Hats, in all the nowottßtyleß Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here before making their purchases elsewhere. Orders from the t. ountry promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in the Found Discount on all Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, Wkllkslky-strebt. Waikato Advertisements. •VTATIONAL HOTEL, 131 CAMBRIDGE. Numorouß improvements and additions having been comuletod, this Hotel now affords the beat accommodation to Visitors and Tourists. Spacious Sample Rooms have boon provided for Commercial Travollore. First-class Billiard Table under tho Superin tendence ot a careful Marker. /GUIDES FOR TOURISTS. Arrangements havo been made so that Guides for Visitors to the Hot Lakes aro avail , able upon short notice. Inetruction by post or telegraph promptly attended to, AUDUS R A V N E S, Proprietor. TTAMILTON JUNCTION. Travellers from Anokland would study their own Interests by staying at JAMES' RAILWAY HOTEL HAMILTON JUNCTION. Visitors to Cambridge and the intkbior would thus lose no time, bb Omnibusses and the branch line leave James' Hotel after breakfas every morningat 8.30. Meals at all hours. Ex cellent accommodation for Commercial .Travel era. Tourists. Ladies, and Families. CJAMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE B. EDWARDS Begs to inform the publio that a Coach, carry ing 12 prssengers and luggage, meets every train arriving rrom Auckland. Charges reason able. Speolal Carriages provided to order on instructions being sont per post or telegraph to B. EDWARDS, Liveky and Bait Stables, Hamilton. \r ottTngham castle hotel, XX MORRINVILLB, PIAKO. JOHN WOOD Begs to draw the attention of Tourists and Travellers to the above Commodious and Handsomely furnished Hotel, in the centre of tho magnificent Piako District. From the Hotel tho To Aroba mountain, and other bold and unrivalled scenery, may bo gazed upon. Ehrenfried's Sparkling Ale, noted throughout the colony for its excellence, is always in stock. Good Stabling. Secure Paddocka. Baggy and Saddle Horses on Hire, i J. WOOD. Proprietor. C' OMMERUIAL HOTEL TE AWAMUTU, WAIKATO. J. DEVIN Begs to inform the Auckland and Wailralc ' Public that he has OPENED the NEW HOTK at Te Awamutu, and will be happy l the patronage and support Settler ! and the Travelling Publio. J. D. will Bpare no effort to make the COM ■ MKRCIAL a First-class Family Hotel, and a 1 popular resort for travellers. 1 The Billiard Room is supplied with an Allcock Table, imported especially for tho Now Hotel. Tho best brands of Wines and Spirits. 1 Good Stabling and Paddocks. J. DEVIN, Proprietor. ' y BATES " 'saddler and harness maker \ duke-strket, cambridge, is now offering: Good Strong Plough Harnksi from 15s per se 5 Stock Saddltcs (a good comfortable article) i £3 7s. 6d, 8 Strong Stock Saddles (our own make), £3 10 Gents' All-over Hogskin Saddles, fron £5 103. > Ladies' Saddles, from &i 10a. J Stock Bhidles, from 7s. 6d. Buggy Harness (silver-mounted), from £9. £ A Good Supply of v Fancy Goods, Leggings, Courier Bags Etc., Etc., Etc. Repairs executed with efficiency and dispatcl Jj by experienced workmen. d, i. b~a~ld es, 1 DUKK-STUEKT, CAMBRIDGE.



1 - jniigiiijiiiii i Public-Notices. - ■ A UCKLAND ANNtJAL REGATTA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, ISBO>. . : ' KNTRy NIGHT, TUESDAY NIGHT, the 27th in»tant, from I Blto 10 p.m., at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. JOHN MARSHALL, Hon. See. January 2C, 1880. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO J\. RAILWAYS. £50 REWARD. Whereas on January 16th, some evil disposed person, or persons, placed etones on the rails of the Auckland and Obaupo Railway, near the Tunnel between Auckland and Newmarket. A Reward of FIFTY POUNDS will be given to any person who will give such information to the Police as will lead to the conviction of the offender, or offenders. By order. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. POINT CHEVALIER HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation List for the above District for the year 1880-81 is now open for inspection at the Northern Hotel, Great North Road. All objections thereto must be lott at the same place on or before the 15th Day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every euoh objection must be left at the same place not less than seven daya before the Sitting of the said Court, addressed to the Chairman of the District. JAMKS DION AN, Chairman. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MRDICAL 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. Ttf of I c 17 Thomas Booth will open a first-rate Butcher's Shop at Great North Road on 30th January, when he oilers all kinds of the best Meat at town prices. Ordsrs promptly executed. T> ON DING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to inform Imports, Mer chants, and others having dealings in Bonded Goods that having purchased the Bonding Stores at present occupied by Messrs G. and E. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at the end of the present year, and trust for a con tinuance of the Bupport hitherto accorded to late proprietors. HULL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen we have to thank the Dublio for the support we have received in the past; and hope that the came may be continued to our successors. G. & X.. LEWIS. Auokland, December U, 1879. •JJ" O T ~T C E. In the Estate of the late REUBEN ELLIS V, Butchbk, Deceased. All Accounts against the above Estate are requested to be rendered to Mrs Lucy King, Manakau Road, Parneli; and all Accounts due to the Bail Estate up to theSlst January, 1880, i must be pnid to the said Mrs Lucy King, whose rec3lpt only will be recognised. v • v»v\.\: \ '.Li/.cY king, • : ' Executrix of the will of the said Reuben Elley, deceased. Auckland, January 26,1880. . ETENDERSON'S MILL SOIREE, ; A SOIREE -will be held in the New School room at Henderson's Mill, on FRIDAY, the 30th inßtant. Tea at 6 p.m. Tickets, 23 each, can be had from Mr Chap man, Stationer, Queen-street, Auckland; Mr Thomas, Post Office Whau; and at Oratea Hotel, Henderson's Mill. . "NT O :■; .■ T M:I ,• C E . The Business heretofore carried on by FRANCIS HULL, Juw.,& CO. will in future ba conducted by W. F.i Hull and F. Hull, lan., under the style or firm of HULL BROTHKR . \ UOKLAND SEED AND FRUIT J\. , DEPOT. TO THE PUBLIC. STRAWBERRIES and CRKAM twice daily. Cream Al, and Strawberries overy berry a speci men in itself. . ROBBRT BRBWTN. El .0 U N D AT LAST. No More Tinsmiths Requibed.—When you have any tinware requiring to bo mended, call at G. Moody and Cos., Queen-street, Onehunga, and get a Bottle of the Msgio Tinner or Patent Solder, sold a\. la 61. It is invaluable in every lousshold, and anyone can use it. Every man is hU own Tinsmith. ERY HANDSOME MOTTLED KAURI CHESTS of DRAWERS and BKD ROOM SUITES at 1' w prices for cash. The above arliolcsare well made and universally admired. WILLTAM NORBIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of ShortlitDd-Btreot. T> J. DAVIDSON, has much pleasure X\j* in announcing that he is prepared to quit, at a considerable reduction on his present prices, all hin ve-y valuablo Stock of i hoico Australian Wines, greater portion of which are "All Wound the World" Wineß. These Wines lave stool the test of travelling to and from iurope, thus tho name " All Round the World. Kcd : J-hlraz, Muscatel, Fronttenal, Hermitage. White: Hock, Santerne, Verdeilho, Reisling, Madeira, Malaga. ivr ■' ° T i °~& Ladies, bear in mind that Williams' is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapjry and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Ladies' Underclothino; Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice ot of Neck Frilling, all prices from Id yard, and ot of Gilt Brooches, Bar-ring i and Lockets, from Is to 2a each. - ■• ■ J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-stroot, four doors above Marko Entranco, opposite Dampler's. .Opon till 9p.m. WW R. A L L A N Begs to inform the inhabitants of Mount Kden Valley and District that he has opened those centrally situated Promises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, as a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles, will be of beat quality and sold at town prices, he hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the" Auck andEvening Stab, ~,<■,.,,:■ <,-,< • l^t G BE L' S. -■ ■' TFY YN A MITE. The Travelling Agent (Mr. Gobman) of the Nobel's Explosive Company (Limited) is now In Auckland, and is prepared to give information respecting thouso o£ Dynamite. Mr,; Gobman will also wait upon any En gineers for Road and, Harbour Boards, Con tractors, &c, having work in hand requiring a powerful explosive. Nobel's Dynamitic, having been greatly ro in~prico, is now the CHEAPEST, as well as the Safest and Most Powerful Explosive in use, E. PORTER & CO., AGENTS FOR THE NOBitl/S EXPLOSIVE COMPANY (LIMITED), O T "O B A X S to Roth's Public hot, Cold, and Showez Baths, Viotoria - street East. Charge, ONK SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Mouninqs from 6 till 1C a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with overy convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soap, &c Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladies ever; day, at all hour*, with femalo attendance, Oni Shilling. Pleasonote tho address-.—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, anc next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auokland mOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES -IL would do wet communicate with EDWIN ROBERTSON, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES Devonport Road, Tauranga, Who can always provide Conveyance? of everj description. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddli Horses, Hack Horses; also, Experienced Driven and Guides at an hour's notice. Charges mos; reasonable. Telegrams promptly attended to Note the address 1 TTAMILTON~ WAI KA TO. JUDD'3 BOARDING HOUSE (formerly JACKSON'S). GEORGE JUDD (late Cook at Pcarce'i Commercial Hotel) having leased the above premises and made extensive improvements wilt bo glad to see his old friends, visitors, ant travellers, where he trusts that cleanliness, com fort, and an unsurpassed table will insure i continuance of patronage, and a kind recom mendution. N.B.—Good Paddocka.



« Tenders. , -_. I Public Works Oftlce, v(; '" (Arohitoot's Branch), : i V) olllngtoD, January 20', 1860. ' ' FRESH TENDERS aro invited for the Erection of Polioe Buildings, Whakataiie. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the Public Works Office, (Architect's Branch), Wellington : Public Works Office,' Auckland ; and Police-station, Tauranga, Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Ten der for Police Buildings at ," will bi» re ceived at the abovo office up to noon of THURSDAY, tho 18th day of February, 1880. Telegraphic tenders will bo received, provided tho original tender and deposit aro lodged with the nearest District Kngineor at tho timo above specified. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. F. M. BURROWS, Architect. MOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. PUBLIC NOTICE. Tenders will be received until TUESDAY, tho 3rd February, 1880, for the undermentioned Works :- No. 1.-Krection of No, 2 Bridge, Waikomiti Road. No. 2.—Cutting and Joining about 8 chains on Waikomiti Road, near Cable's Bridge. No 3.—Joining and Fasoining Cuttings and Embankment, Stokes Point Road. Specifications and conditions can be seen at Mr. Cantwell's, Waikomiti, and at Mr. Denby's. storekeeper, Stokes' Point; or at the Council's Office, Shortland-street. Auckland. JOHN JAMBS, Clerk. mOBUIL D E R S. Tendcs will bo recaived up to noon on MONDAY, the 2nd of February, for the Erection of a Villa residence at Ponsonby. KDW. MAHUNEY & SON, Architect?. moBvIL D E R s. Tenders will bo received by the undersigned until noon of WBDNKSUAY, the 28th instant, for tho Erection and Completion of a Family Re'idence at Kohimanuna. Plans, &c, at my office. P. HHRAPATH, Architect. rTIENDEKS for ADDITIONS and Im- JL PKOVEMBNTSto the School-house, Mount Ed?n, will be reoeivod by the hducatlon Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of WHDNKSDAY, 11th February next. Plans and Specification to bo seen at the ofllco of the Boald< VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. mENDERS required for from 300 to 400 Bushels of GRAINS (weekly) for one year from Ist February, 1880. Apply at the ALBERT BREWERY, Auckland. TO" BUILDERS.—Wanted, Tenders for Taking Down and Re-erect'nj; a Ten roomed House.—Apply to W. H. Skinner, Builder, Vulcan Lane. Meetings. T ODGE ST, ANDREW, No. 418, S.G. The Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be beld in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, THI3 (Monday) EVENING, the 26th instant, at 7.30 p.m. GKO. PAYNB, , Secretary. IT A. C. B. SOCIETY. The Members of the above are re quested to assemble at St. Patrick's Ball, Hobson-street, on THURSDAY next, 29th inatant (Regatta Day), at a quarter to 9 o'clock a.m. sharp, for the purpose of taking part in the Demonstration of United Friendly Societies. Regalia and white gloves. THE Members of the Juvenilo Con tingent are aho requested to attend at tho same time and place. JAMES O'BRIEN, Jun., Secretary. FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGffi, 1.0.0. F., M.U. In consequence of the Lorne-strect Hall being occupied by the Mammoth Minstrels, the Mem bers of tho abovo Lodge are^requested to meet at tho Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street. on TUESDAY EVENING next, the 27th instant, at 8 o'clock. By order of N.G. ROBT. C. MACDONALD, Permanent Secretary. 10. G.T. O? THE WORID, G.L. OF • NBW ZEALAND. The Officers and Mombers of Lodges are re questedito Assemble at 8.30 a.m. on the 29th inst. at the Temperance Hall, for the nurpose of taking part in the United Demonstration of the Friendly Societies' on that Day. Officers of each Lodge wearing Official Re galia. Members, Private Regalia, or the Rosettes of the Order on the right bre'ist. O. S. ELLIS, j G.w.s. of N.Z. ' T O. . G. T. NOTICE.—AII Good Templars (of tho various Constitutions) are requsted to meet in the Temperance Hall on THURSDAY, the 29th, at 8.30 a.m., for the purpose of arranging tho Order of Procession. Mombers who havo no Regalia will please wear a red, blue and white rosette red in tre centre). i BRO. J. T. B. DINES, Socretary, United Templar Meeting. J ~OT~ ~G. ~~t. VICTORIA LODGE, No. 22. Tho abovo Lodge will meet TO-MORROW (Tuoeday) KVHJNING instead of Thursday. Election of officers will take place. Members are requested to roll up early, H. H. LITTLEOOD, W.C.T. ( • |A. ROBERTSON, Secretary. piAItLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION. A Meoting of the Members will be held in the Working Men's Clnbreoms TO-MORKOW Tuesday). January 27. Business: To Enroll Members and Revision of Rules. H. GORDON, , Secretary. "DARNELL SCHOOL DISTRICT. A Meeting of Householders will be beld at Bt. Mary'a Sohool on THIS (Monday) EVENING, the 26th instant, at 7.30 p.m., to elect SchoolCom mittec for the ensuing year. J. WINKS, Chairman. OLD WHAU GOLD-MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). An Extraordinary Meeting of the above Com pany will be held at the Office of the Company, Queen street, Grahamstown, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of February next, atfc2 o'clock p.m. Busiottsb: , Ist. To pass a resolution to wind up the Company voluntarily or otherwise. 2nd. To determine as to tho disposal of the Company's property. 3rd. To consider and determine on tho form ation of a New Company, and the allot ment of Shares therein. THOMAS HORSBRUGH, Manager. Grahamstown, January 17,1883. Ranges, Ovens, &c. QEE HERBERT fl. SMITH'S COLLECTION OF OVENS, RANGES, STOVES, &C.', ESPECIALLY THE NEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVE. It requires no fitting, can be used as either open or closed, is economical, and made to burn the New Zealand Coal and Coke, and is all wrought iron, so that it will not break or crack. A large number of the most influential persons in Auckland have them in use. all of which have given the greatest satisfaction. (See Illustrated Price Catalogue with Testimonials, gratis.) CAUTION.—Having heard from several country settlers that inferior Ovens are being sold by country storekeepers as my' Ovens, I beg to state that all of my Ranges. Stoves, Portable Ovens, Side Ovens, Portab'e Boilers, Ships' Stoveß, Colonial Ovens, &c, have my name on he ventilator, thus: | Lauc^andiJ I and are guaranteed to last from 5 to 20 years according to the size and prico, and then can be repaired. There aro over 5000 of my Ovens an i Ranges in use, some Ovens 9 years, and all have given the greatest satisfaction. Testimonial. Mr H. H. Smith.—Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiries renarding the; New Zealand Kclipso Cottage Range I have had from you, I have pleasure in informing you that it haß given entire satisfaction. It requires very little coal, and is indeed in every way equal to the recom mendations you gave miß of it.—Truly yours, F. A. 1 wimane. Grafton Road, November 1,1879, Ovens, Ranges, and Stoves, &c, sold on the Deferred Payment system. Weekly pay inents taken. HERBERT H. SMITH, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-streot Wcs: BEWARE OF IMITATION-*. Board, ana Kesidence. /TOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL \JT HOBSON-BTREET Board and Lodging ......20spor 1 . (slnsle room). ~25s mnM



, AinuseiivQjits. m H E AT R_E__ "^ o V A Lj I esaoo..-..-.. * FranlTawoijA 3tage Marfager. Mr George £t*oold • lASTTIME OF H.M.S. PINAFOREJ ._■ f ho Management beg to announce that, having m arranged all legal difficulties, they will produeo, -■TO-MGHT! TO-NIGHT 1 - FOR POSITIVKLY THE LAST TIME! 11.M.5. PINAFORE 1 (3y pemi'ssion of Mr J. C. Williamson). THE RICCARDI^OPERA COMPANY ! tsr Remkmbek I ~®a This will POSITIVELY bo the LAST TIME of witnessing tliß Charming Operetta. Box Plan open at Upton and Cos. ■Admission--la, 2a 61. la. QAUT i o X H.M.S. spTn~A FORK. Tho Sole right of performing this Opera having been ceded to mo by Messrs W. S Gilbekt ard Arthur Sullivan, I hsreby give notica th&t I shall take immediately proceedings again«t any person performing the said Opera, or any portion thereof, in public, without per mission. I will a'ao give a reward to any person famish ing me with such information as may enable mo -' to recover damages for any unauthorised per formance. J. C. WILLIAMSON (By his Attorney), JAS. P. MACDONALD. January 2G, 1880. Education. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Tho Teachers' Training Classes will Re-open on SATURDAY next, 31st instant, at 10 a.m,,at tho Wellcsley-strect School. Students aro re quested to attend prepared for a lesson in Urawing. VINCENT E. RICK Secretary. MR S MITCHELL, PROFESSOR OF SINGING. Mrs Mitchell will be prepared to receive her Pupils on MONDAY. Fobruary 2,1880. Karangahape Road. MRS CLAYTON'S HOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, St. George's Bay Road, Parncll. First quarter, Monday, February 2. Masters: English Composition and Astro nomy .. .. DrKidd Music and Singing Mr Swallow German.. .. „ .. .. Dr Uensen French JVlons. Peltzer Latlri .. .. MrGradwcll Elocution MrGradwoll Drawing MrWatkins Drill .. ~ .. .. .. MrG. ZUrn T ADIES' SCHOOL, REMUERA The School lately conducted by the Misses Anstie wf bo Ro-oponcd on MONDAY, 26th inst., under tho Mangoment of Mrs E. Willmott. for Young""Ladies, Hi conducted by Mrs Norman, Waterloo Quadrant, (opposite Government House). Tho first Quarter, of tho year will commence on January 2Cth. ;. L ENS I D E, UPPER SYMONDS STREET, Mrs Glover's Pupils will Re-aßSCinblo on Tuesday, the 27th instant. Master for Arith metic. Fraulin yon BSostorein for German. Mrs Glover desires to inform the friends of her pupils that she has had a lar^e Now School erected, which will insure ample ventilation and spaco for the work to be carried on. HE X R MAX KOB EX, Wellington-street, teacher op pianoforte and harmonium. ISS GILLINGBAM, Teacher of Music. Brodiok Cottage, Ponsonby Road . OJSSONBK GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, franklin road. Conducted by Mrs. Shaylk' George. ' The First Quartet' of the year will commence I ' on MONDAY, January 20th. Jn the School Course are included Music French, Latin,. Freehand Drawing; Dancing, Calisthenics, and Ornamental Needlework. A Pupil Teacher required. nHuiicFoF England grammar Vy SCHOOL KARNELIj. Quarter Days :—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th. JAMBS ADAMS. 8.A., Head Master. Tt/T R HEN R V ROW E, TEACHER OF MUSIC, SOMKKSET PLAOa, Howe-street. : - g- MR. B• A L L A N CE, r Organist ok St. Paul's Cathedral, Will give Lessons in Music and Singing, with! a Piano, Harmoniom, or Organ. Schools at tended ; also, pupils at their own residences. For terms apply Gloucester House, Graf ton Rrad, . . . THE undersigned begs to lnlorm the Public of Auckland tnat he intends to open a GYMNASIUM AND SCHOOL OF ARMS ~^ in the Parnell Hall, at the begining of next i' month.l : There will bfl taught aU sorls of Gymnastics, - "■ useof Floret, Broadsword, Bayonet, etc;, after the most modern and best prißcit'les, suoh as. .';: have been adopted by all professionals f^om tho - •' High School for Gymnastics in Germany, It it tile object of this Eystem to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and facu'ties of the same, to render it strong, I active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by tho greatest perfection of the physi cal condition. There will be at present three different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to 14 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. . ThereSWill be Taught: Frea Kxorciecs, a proper Walk and Carriage, JumpiDg and Running; Gymnastic Plays, Exercises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, oto. . :. r - -'•,,' 'A Toopfin, THURSDAY.fith February. Terms 15s per Quarter. 2. Fcr Young Men from 15 to 10 years, Tues days and Fridays, 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. T,here will be Taught, bosidea the above-mentioned: Trials of Strength, 'J'rapozo and .Ladder, Introductory I Kxcroises in Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, Gth Fobruary. Terms: -J 15s per Quarter. , . j 3. For Gentlemen. Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.30" to 9.30 p.m. In addition to above-mentioned: Hprte Kxerclses, Broadsword, Floret, and (i£ requircfl) Bayonet Fencing. ■ r To open, FRIDAY, 6th February! 'Torma: £1 Is per Quarter. Intending members are requested to leave their names before 3rd February at Mr R. G. Schwartz's shop, Queon-atreet. ; : G. ZURN. .-'-■•:■ i . Shipping1.; i ; hi , T7\OR SYDNEY AND vfjgsg|3^ X? MELBOURNE, aia ' The-lfast and favourite 8.8. ■'! ' ~...->.£ E R o,\ Captain IjOQan, will leave Auckland as above on SATURDAY, tho 31st instant. Foe freight or passages apply to ■"■'■ 'ORUICKSHANK & CO.' Agents. 16, Qnecn street, Auckland, . January 26th, 1880. 1 • • • ■ ■ ■■ ■■;■ £ iSfc^a. TJARQUE'INGLEWOOD,' ' J|g|g|w -AJ* FROM LONDON. j^^Hßg All Accounts against tho Barqqe «^^^^^^ 'Inglewood'must be rendered in duplicate to th,o undersigned by noon. TO-MOR ROW, tho 27th instant, or they earmot be recog niscd. • • • 1 THE NEW ZEALAND SHOPPING CO., (Limited), Agents, g Auckland, January 26,1580. >■**> "ORIGAN T I N E;; ES3tS5^. JL> ' HKLLAN,' 126 tons re-- " •'Sra'^'flWKißtor, carries 180 tons cargo, is **KK2aHgP open lor Sale, Freight, or Charter. wWHWrt£si —Apply to h. W. Eaton. Auctions. ■. ■ TO-MORROW. APPLES, PEARS; GRAPES, ANDPINE APPLES. L. W. E A TON , WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, to morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 00 cases Apples, Peare, Grapes, and Pbie Apples. . ■ ig|WEDNESDAY,2 JANUARY 28. > TH~E REMUERA YARDS, ' ELLEY'S BUSINESS, PARNELL. ' mflE Good Will will be sold on Wednes?.'! .JL i day n«xt, at l o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ; WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28. m ■ POSTPONED FROM LAST WEEK. j GENERAt DRAPERY; • MANCHESTER GOODS, WOOLLENS, CLOTHING, &C. ' A. G. GRANT , eAS received instructions to^ sell A^y auction, at tho City Mart, on Wednesday next, 28th instant, at 11 o'clock, A. Consignment of the abovo Goods. _:.-.■: Without Reserve. -->