the "round that there was so, much arable property not paying taxes that the district would not get a fair share. Mr Martin moved for part of the money for a wharf, and some four other'resolutiona were before the meeting when Mr J. D. Hayes moved that this meeting stand adjourned until the County Council heard from the Government re their appeal. Seconded by Mr Knee aud carried. ________________

LATEST TELEGRAPHIC.

BeaconsfislcL Ministry Besign To-Moxww. LONDON. April 18. The Queen has returned to Windsor Castle, and it is expected that Earl Beacons field will to-morrow tender to Her Majesty the resignation of himself and colleagues. Turkish Parliament t. _o sum mon.d- CONSTANTINOPLE. April 17. Said Pasha, Grand Vizier, had advised the Sultah to summon the Turkish Parlia ment, but it is not yet known whether the advice will be complied with. SYDNEY, Monday. An open meeting on Saturday night, numbering 1,800 persons, passed resolutions endorsing' the action of the Legislative Council on the Stamp Duties Bill, ■INSOLVENCY. , Compaguoni, a well-known confectioner, and one of the largest caterers for supplying refreshment at the Exhibition, has become insolvent.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

April 19, 1880. Bank of Now Zealand—Bayers, £19 15s; sel lers, £20 _ „ N.Z. Insurance-50s; Sollers, ols Standard Insuranco— Bayers. 8s 6d Colonialln.ar__ce— Buyers, 6s3d Union Sash & Door—Buyera, £11756 d; eellers, £5 New Zealand Shipping—Sollors, 73s N. Z. Loan and Mercantile—9s3; sellors, 92s Gd Bay of Islands Coal Co —Buyers, £13 Alburnia G.M. Co.—Buyers, G7a 6d; S'llers, 688 Moanatalri—Gis, G2s 6d, Old; buyers, GO ; sellers 62a Gd Cure —Buyers. 3d; sellers. 3s 6d Calodonian—3oa ; sellors, 30s Victoria-Is Id, 1* Gd ; buyers, Is 3d; eellers, Is 6d. Karannl Hill-88; buyors, 8s 3d New North Devon—Buyers, 15s New Whau—Buyers, 37a Gd; Sollers, 10j

Correspondence.

THE URSO CONCERTS.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —Ol all the.cnseless criticism that have appeared in print, commend me to that onein this morning's " Herald," on the singing of Signora Palma in Camilla Urso's concert last night. It has always been con sidered a sine qua non to all success in public singers tbat they should possess a very powerful voice, combined with melody and artistic execution. I was present at the concert, and tbe power of tbe lady's voice was the theme of general admiration. Of the weak, namby-pamby style of singing we can get au unlimited supply among amateurs, and in private circles. Where would have been the tame of Grisi, Lind, I'atti, and others, if they had treated the public to voices like those of amateurs. I think, Mr Editor, that tbe vast majority of the public delight to listen to a voice loud, clear, and melodious, filling the whole space of a theatre or hall with ringing music, and I trust that Signora Palma will not be influenced by the " Herald's " criti cism to reduce her powerful voice to tbe level of an amateur.—l am, &c, OaE Who Has Heard Good Singing. April 17,1880. [We fully endorse all our correspondent says.-Ed. E.S.j

KEEP COOL.

(To the Editor of the Stae ) Sir, —With your kind permission I will com mence where I left of! yesterday, and by tbe way I hope that "Anti-Mormon No. 1" and "No Delusion," and "Anti-Mormon No. 2 " are satisfied with my answer if they had to wait a little for it. Now for Bro. Brigham Young's Diary : the only truth is he had a good eye for laud; yes, and for many other things besides land. The man that took either Bro. Brigham or any of his brethren for fools will yet find that the smallest amount of inspiration from God is more than a match for all the learning of the world. Now for Mr John Morrison :he is simply stating his side of a story as any one may see easily enough who chose to examine his letter. I offered to prove by bis own witnesses tbat he was speaking a gross and willful falsehood, and I am ready to do so now As for the long string headed " Mormon Infamies," it is not worth noticing. False hood and truth are so skilfully mixed together that white appears black. I counted thirty-five falsehoods in it. Verity it is a master-piece of the devil's handiwork hy one of his trusted servants. As for the angel business your reporter has not quite caught the meaning. My remark was that an angel is a resurrected person having spirit in his veins instead of blood, also that an angel had no^ wings ; that was a sectarian superstition. ' Now for Mr Morton's " Herald " letter of April 3rd. I hereby, on behalf of our people, publicly thank him for his fairness of description of our people and country, and beg to say, with a few errors and one large misprint (which was corrected in following issue) it is as fair as we have rea.°on to expect from any man not a Latter Day Saint. As for the charge of stealing a woman, we don't entice any man's wife or daughters away. We have, thank the Lord, plenty of our own, and we are not sent to steal women, but to preach the true Gospel of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ without purse or scrip ; but if a man is a brute to his woman, are the Saints to blame because the woman embracing the Gospel of truth, wants to go where she will be treated as a hnman beiug, having equal rights with men, ns far as they can use or enjoy the same. Now for the extracts from the Salt Lake " Tribune," published here by both the Stae and "Herald." That such a paper can exist in Salt Lake City is the best answer to such as believe there is no liberty there. As for the paper—its lan guage speaks for itself, and shows how low and degraded it must be, and when you hear that it is the special organ of the whiskey interest, the organ for prostitutes, thieves, and law-breakers generally, and for all who oppose the work of God, and his saints in particular, you will not wonder that it should be blackguarding the mission aries ; especially when I inform you that our law of limitation is for two years. After that all capital offences are barred. Now, the said paper well knows that we mission aries, as a rule, are called for two years, and it would be extra pleased if it possibly could get ns to come home and sue them for libel, especially as the concern is a fifteen shillings in the pound affair, where nothing could be gained, except a torrent of filth, as long as the suit lasted. As for Brother Pearce leaving a dying wife, to go and preach the Gospel*, I consider it the greatest honor to him for doing so, especially since his wife, as a noble woman, said "Go, and do the Lord's will, aud work, aud God bless you 1" As for grog shops in our towns before the outsiders (non-Mormons cr Gentiles) come along, wc did not have them. The "Tribune" and their class force them on us by Courts of Law (i.e., United States law and Courts, and such Courts and such law—ugh, as the savages say) in spite }of|aU we could do, aud where there is no out siders, thcroiare no whiskey shops. If any one doubts it, come and look at tho two papers-the " Desert News," the " Saints' " \*a paper—no whiskey advertisements in it— . \ the " Tribune," the Gentile paper, full from .' S\ toP to bottom. To honest business men J _ \ f uat fac* BPcaks for itself. Men advertise a 5 mm such papers as reach their customers. * <t g \As for Zion's Co-operative Institution, I 1 a _OS 1? 70 a Photograph (which anyone is nt 1 S3 fcSn jerty to come and see) which shows that the man writes falsely, as the lettering ou the sign is plain, and there is no liquor, cither wholesale or retail, there. But the fact is, that article was no doubt got up for the New Zealand public, which is shown by the fact that both papers here received copies, an unusual and un heard of thing before. The said article was not intended for the home market. I happen to know the "Tribune's" tricks from old. As for myself, I will plead guilty to haviug been au infidel, a Gentile, a Mor mon, an apostate, and a Mormon again—no, a Latter Day Saint, if you picase. As for a lunatic, when I commenced to receive spiritual manifestations I was afraid of my reasou, and consulted the best physician, who pronounced me as sane as himself, but I am willing to stand an examination on thtft point now. I also object to being called a fraud. lam not, and the "Tri bune " knows welt lam not. My books, which are open to inspection, show that I j_ «aye always paid twenty shillings iv the

pound, and I hereby challenge everyone here or in America to bring an honest claim against me, aud I promise to nay fourfold. And I am both able and willing to do so. As for the Valley House, it was a strict tem perance hotel, the only one there . I kept it for eight years and four months, and made money at it. I dont know anything wrong about that. As for Masoury, the public have nothing to do with it. I will merely remark that the editor of the said " Tribune" and his assistants, know no more about the keystone in Masonry than Paddy's cow knows about astronomy. This letter is cer tainly getting lengthy, but considering I have had to answer niue different writers, and ward off' the assault of a bulldog com ing all the way from across the great waters, I hope you readers will kindly bear with it. —I remain, respectfully yours,

John P. Sokicnsen. Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Supreme Court.—This Day.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Richmond;)

ALLEGED LARCENY OF GOVERNMENT MONEY.

John Charles Young was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with the lar ceny of £51 belonging to the Government while ho was acting as Laud Purchase Agent in the Rotorua district during the month of August last. The piisoner pleaded not guilty. Messrs Brookfield (Crown Prosecutor) and Theo. Cooper appeared for the prosecution, and Messrs E. Hesketh and Tyler for the defence.

The following jury was empannelled to try the case: —Wm. Flood, !St. George's Bay Road ; John Dickenson Jackson, One hunga, Wm. Henry Lyon, James Dacre, Wm. F. Bucldand, Henry Allwright, Chao.

D. Stranger, John Scarrott, W. P. Holl'man, Wm. Cruickshank, Geo. W. Binney, and Matthew H. Clark. Mr Binney was chosen to act as foreman. The following gentle men were challenged-.—David Goldie, W. R. Mowbray, Geo. Johnston, Daniel Lynch, Thos. F. Boylan, Albert Beetham, Barton Ireland, J. M. Shera, and W. H. Cross. Mr Brookfield opened the case in a speech of some length, explanatory of the evidence whicli he was prepared to adduce. He said that the proceedings were taken under the 69th section of the Larceny Act of 1567, which provided that any person who should steal money or property belonging to the Crown and entrusted to him, should be guilty of felony. The learned gentlemau then stated the nature of the evidence which would be produced. John Frederick Churton, Audit Inspec tor, was the first witness called. He de posed : I know the defendant, John Charles Young. He has been acting at Tauranga as Land Purchase Agent, which is an ollice under the Crown. By virtue ot that ap pointment, he was entrusted with certain money belonging to the Crown, which it was his duty to spend in the purchase of native land, or on Government account. It was his duty to account weekly, but after a while he was allowed to send in monthly accounts. Ho was appointed about August, IS7S. I have his return between August and Sept. 20. 1579. It is signed by John C. Young, Land Purchase Officer. I know the signature to be his, (Return and at tached schedule produced.) Ono item in the schedule is " Ketireti Tapihana, £51," and one Signature to the voucher is " Re treat Tapsell, £51." (The return certified that the land in respect of which the money had been paid, was to be sold to the Crowu.) The £51 for which the voucher was forwar ded is a part of tiie £1,000 mentioned on the opposite side of the return. I received instructions to investigate these accounts, amongst others. For that purpose I went to Tatiraiiga,and I had an interview with the accused. The result was that he handed over to me his cash book, butts of cheques and certain cotrespondence. I found some blank vouchers several days afterwards in a portfolio iv Young's office. There were over 170 of them and they purported to be signed by different Maoris. With the ex ception of one or two which contained pencil marks they are all blank vouchers. I produce the cash book. I find £51. entered as having been paid to Retreat Tapsell on the 26th of August, 1879. A similar entry was also mado in a book of details, which has been left at Tauranga. Iv the cheque book there is no butt of any cheque for £51. In cheque No. 714, how ever, which is for £125, the £51 is included, viz. £25 to Hans Tapsell; £50 to Philip Tapsell, aud £51 to Retreat Tapsell. I produce the receipts for the first two of the three sums. They are dated the 2Cth, and the cheque was cashed at the Bank of New Zealand on the 25th. I have seen other signatures of Retircti, some of which have been admitted by him as correct, and some of which have been repudiated. Those whichhe had admitted are those which have

the name in full, viz : "Retireti Tapihaua." I know his signature because he has signed many papers — always with his full name. I recollect beiug at Tauranga ou or about the 26th of February last, Mr Batkin was present then The accused was preseut in order to be examined with respect to his accounts. I remember some questions being put to him regarding this cheque for £125 and the discrepancy between the sum £125 and the items which made up £12G,when ho explained tbat Retireti had received from him the additional £1. On beiug more closely questioned ho said that the £57 was not paid directly to Ritiriti, but through Hans Tapsell, who afterwards forwarded him the signed voucher. The accused also said that Phillip was paid £50 and Haus £25.

Cross-examined by Mr Tyler: The prisoner was arrested on the same day as that on which the examination spoken of took place. The information was not laid till after the examination. lam not aware that he refused to answer some questions because we were not dealing fair with him in having already laid an information. He was not examined in the presence of „ny of the natives, nor iv Mr Warbrick's presence. There is a voucher on the 23rd of August for £25 to Hans Tapsell. Ido not know that it was alleged by Mr Young that the brothers Tapsell had received several hun dreds of pounds in respect of land. From the 23rd of August till the 27th of Sep tember £100 is charged as having been paid to Hans Tapsell, and £50 to Phillip for the same period. The brothers Tapsell aro shewn to have received £209 13s Gd about tbis time. £35 was paid to Hans Tapsell on the 31st September, and 1 understand that Mr Mitchell (accountant) had pre viously paid him another £35. Mr War brick was acting as clerk and interpreter to Mr Young at this time, and was receiving Government pay. lam not aware that he was Assistant Land Purchase Agent. The prisoner was dismissed from the Govern ment service on the 31st_Jannary, and at the time of his examination by Mr Batkin, he was not in the Government employ. During the examinatipn one of his friends came to the door, but was refused permission by me to see him. Shortly afterwards a solicitor came to the door. It was Mr Warbeckwho told me that the blank voulchers were in the portfolis. I asked kirn to explain some of the discrepancies, and he replied, " Oh it's this d——system of blank vouchers.—l must have tilled up the wrong one." Mr Warbeck did not bring them to me and say,'" Be careful of these for they represent unpaid accounts." (Laughter.) It would astonish me very much to know that many of the land purchase agents purpose the same "course. I am aware that several of the natives ad mitted having signed some of the blank vouchois. Iv fact some of them stated that when they wanted stores all they had to do was to sigu one or two vouchers. (Laughter). An examintion was also held at Maketu. The natives were first asked if

they had received such and such amounts, and then the vouchers having been placed before them they were allowed to pick out those which they had signed. In some cases they denied the signatures. Re-examined : I proceeded to Tauranga in the early part of January for the purpose of making my investigation. The prisoner was allowed full opportunity to explain his accounts. Retireti admitted his signature to ouly one voucher, which was for £5 on account ot Te Puke block. The signature was "Retireti Tapihaua." Retireti Tapihana, a native of Maketu, having been sworn, stated, through Mr Brown (Ihe interpreter): I know the pri soner. I have not received the £51 men tioned in the voucher produced, nor is the signature attached to it mine. I know nothing of the document. I sign my name in full, viz.. " Retireti Tapihana." I was not present when money was paid to Hans or Philip, my brothers. I have never authorised Ilaus to receive money on my account. The only money which has been paid to me by Mr Warbriek or Mr Young was £5, for which I signed the voucher pro duced. 1 heard afterwards that the monoy was on account of To Puke block. My

brother Hans has not received from Mr Young any money on my account. 1 never sigu my Christian name \ only to important documents, such as this, but the name in full.

Cross-exumined by Mr Hesketh : I only sign " Retireti" to ordinary unimportant letters to natives. I receive pay as con stable, and receipts for payment of salary from Mr Maltravers. I always sigu my name iv full, "Retireti Tapihaua." The documents produced are signed only with

my Christian name. Two or three were orders for goods, one was a private memo randum of the adjournment of the Court, and there was also a letter to Mr Brabant, of Tauranga, as well as one to Mr Young, in which the latter was enjoined not to forget the writer's boots. [The documents were then handed in for the inspection of the jury].

(Left Sitting.)

Sporting.

THIS MORNING'S GALLOPS.

SOUI-AR and Laertes, as usual, were first to perform, going a good two miles gallop. fc>oukar had the best of it all the way, and has improved since Saturday morning. Laertes was in a sulky mood. Maid of Honour did slow work, but this renowned mare is not in form for the Autumn races. Xantippe aud Tim Whiffler went a mile in company, the colt shewing to great advan tage, aud seems as fit for the Autumn Meeting as anything entered. Loch Lomond did a fast gallop of a mile, still going short. Grey Momus, looking in ex cellent form, went two miles. Ho has greatly improved since the Spring Meeting. Stella went over the hurdles, jumping in good style. Sauntcrer cantered. Hilarious, who was troublesome in getting away, went once round slowly. Numa arrived yesterday at Brcnan's Ellerslie stables after a rough trip from Taranaki. Ho was much swelled and knocked about from the trip, and was given no work. Kenilworth, Malvern, and Tom Finn were brought on the ground at a late hour.

ELLERSLIE GARDEN RACE MEETING.

On Saturday night the entries were re ceived for the Elierslie Garden Races, to come off on the the Queen's Birthday. Fifteen entered for the Ellerslie Cup of 75 soys., nine for the Hurdles. This meeting will most likely be a great success as there is no other attraction on 24th May. The entries are certainly a great encouragement to Mr Brenna who has been at considerable ex p use in arranging the meeting .Nomi nations for the other three events will be received on May 17. The following are the entries for the Ellerslie Cup and Hurdle Race, to be run at Ellerslie Gardens on the 24th May (Queen's Birthday) :—

E-ry-KSLIE Cup.—J. Smith's Xantippe and Maid of Honour, J. (Leonard's Malvern, J. Hunt's Yatapa, J. Bycra's Golden Crown, P. Butler's Laertes and Numa, A. J. Keith's Souk-r, M. Edgar's Ariel, R. 11. Vallance's Saunterer and Vampire, J. George's Resolution, S. Horsfall's King Quail, E. R. Laing's Gilderoy, W. Walter's Libeller.

Hukdle Race—Wm. PercivaFs Tom Finn, E. R. Laing's Harold, Laxon's Young Slcdmere, McDonald's Akeake, O. C. McGee's.No Name, C. A. Martin's Flying Beauty, S. Horsfall's hatcatcher, D. White's Tho Lark, S. C. Caulton's Harry Mount.

The handicaps will bo published next Saturday, 24th April.

The mile race between Whisker and Fagan on Saturday last for £20 a-side was won by the latter by 50 yards. The time was dmiiis. 4u'secs. A little excitement was caused by Fagan leaping over the tape at the liuisli, instead ot breasting the tape. Ho was called on to go back and breast it whicli he did before Whisker could get up. It was alleged that had he not returned in time, his vaulting at the finish would have given his competitor the victory.

AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING.

The following weights have been de clared : - TRADESMAN'- HANDICAP. at. lbs. Vampire 8 7 Soukar 8 2 Laertes 8 0 Billingsgato 7 10 Golden Crown 7 7 Sauntercr 7 0 Maid of Honor 7 0 Ratcatcher G 12 Loch Lomond 6 10 Confident 6 7 Piscatorius 6 7 Grand Duchess 6 2 IIUEDLK RACK. St. lbs. Grey Momus 12 0 Loch Lomond 11 7 Harry Mount 11 5 Tom Finn 10 12 Sportsman ... ... 10 7 Harkaway 10 5 Whitcfoot 10 0 Ratcatcher .. ... 0 7 Harold 9 5 Lark 9 0 Stella 9 0 Novel Race. at lbs Gillie Calluin 8 7 Magician 8 2 Confidant . 7 1 Gleufern G 11 Baluey G 11 Tuna 6 7 Mcrksman ... ... ... 'G 7 Acceptances for the above races must be iuby G p.m. on Tuesday, the 20th. Wm, Percival, Secretary.

The Auckland Hoodlums.

a raid on street preachers,

For some time past there have been iv Auckland a number of men who believed themselves iuspired with a call to go out into tbe highways and byways in search of stray souls. These men have, in fact, acted as evangelical gleaners iv the field where the regular «lergyincn were doing the reap ing. But,unfo! tttnatoly, the stray souls have evinced no desire to be gathered into the fold—have, on the contrary, received the preachers with scorn and contumely, not to say violence. Some of the scenes which have been enacted lately have been a dis grace to the city, and the fact has become patent that a recularly-organised gang of larrikins regard these Satur day and Sunday evening preachings as opportunities for holding Saturnalias and heaping contempt on religion cf any sort. Last evening a gang of embryo-convicts and empty-headed rowdies hooted one of the Christian Brothers who essayed to preach in Queen-street, following him and his friends up the street and effectually preven ting the intended service. It is stated that one of the preachers |w_s roughly handled and injured. The police interfered, but were not present in sufficient force to arrest the ringleaders. In another main thorough fare a mob assembled to witness a rough and-tumble fight between two hoodlums. The police ought to make a salutary ex ample of some of these young rowdies. Whatever opinions may be entertained as to the efficacy and good taste of street preaching, the men who conscientiously practise it iv the belief that they are doing good, ought to receive all reasonable pro tection from insult and violence.

A case of larrikiuism came under our notice, the result of which ought to be a caution to some of our town youths. Two young men, evidently inclined for a "lark," were seen proceeding along one of our public tnoroughfares, insulting everyone they met. The first object which attracted their attention was an old Maori, who was walking quietly up the street. They made some rude remark, but it was unheeded by tbe aboriginal. Then, proceeding on their way, these young men took up a form stand ing in front of a public-house, carried it for abont 100 yards, aud dropped it again. The next object that attracted their attention was a well-dressed gentleman, with a walk ing stick in his hand, who was taking a quiet walk a few yards from a hotel where he stayed. One of the young men made some insulting remark to the stranger, but had apparently mistaken his man, for the next moment he was seized by a strong hand wieldinga stout walking-stick. When he had inflicted adequate chastisement, the old gentleman let him go, and the two lar rikins ran off at their fastest pace, while the offended gentleman went on his way.

Football Riot.

After the great display of police force whicli took place in the town last year, and the strong feeling expressed by the inhabi tants on the action of one or two parties in bringing such a force to overawe and put down the game by the strong arm of tho law ou that occasion, there has been a good deal of curiosity shown as to whether this ancient game would bo allowed to be played this year. It soon became evident, as the day approached, that there would again be an attempt made by one of the local magistrates to put a stop to it. Thi gentleman again took the "Shaw Croft" for a week or so, so that tho ball could not be turned up in the usual place, but, as subsequent events shewed, ho calculated without his host. At 10 o'clock on Tues day morning a large body of police arrived by train from all parts of the country, and were marched to the lock-up. Notices had been posted rouud tho Ashburu Park and the yhaw Croft, announcing that all

offenders found trespassing would be prose cuted with the utmost [rigour of the law, and imprisoned without the option of a fine. As two o'clock approached, a great crowd of people assembled in the streets, _2 large [number of farmers, their servants, and others coming from tbe surrounding neighbourhood. The ball was carried through the streets aud down to Compton Bridge. A number of men then entered the water, and walked up the middle of the stream to about the centre of tin croft, when the hall was thrown up into the water, and played down to the paddock, where some good sport took place. Tho ball was soou run away with to Clifton Mill. A short time after another ball was turned up in the same maimer, but instead of going down the brook it was played up the water to the Back Bridge. One or two men then carried the ball up tbe foot road which passes through the park, the players keeping strictly on the path, and still carrying the bal), until they came to Mr Ooxon's fields, Mr Coxon having kindly given them leave to play, and a splendid game ensued. Some uncomplimen tary chali here took place amongst tbe crowd, in reference to Mrs Frank, who, sur rounded by a number of her servants and the police, was stauding at the other side of the water, guarding her lartd. She was addressed in a good-humoured speech by Mr A. Hall. We never saw the town so quiet and orderly as it was in the eveuing. We must say that both the police and public kept their temper most admirably. On Wednesday affairs took a very serious turn. It appears that just before the time of turn ing up the ball, some men again entered the brook at Compton Bridge. A posse of police also entered tbe water at the same time, and a scuffle ensued, and the latter then drew their staves, and struck two of the men very severe blows about the head, one of them being very severely hurt, his skull being crushed. Mr Maclean, surgeon, was sent for, aud dressed the wound. After this incident stones were thrown at tho police, but none of them, as we hear of, were hit. The police were then ordered to clear the bridge, and with drawn staves they began to push and knock people about, more especially women, hut we are glad to say the people took it all in good part, and nothing further of moment occurred.— "(Derbyshire Advertiser."

The Urso Concerts.

Tho second concert ot this series was given on Saturday evening in the Choral Hall, aud proved as unequivocal a suc cess as tho first one. The audience numbered amongst them some of the best qualified musical critics in Auckland, who expressed themselves of opinion that no performances of such uniform excellence have ever been presented in this city before. They also confessed their inability to even attempt criticism, the music and the manner iv which it was rendered, being altogether of too high a character for them to do anything more than admire and applaud. Under these circumstances wc shall only be expected to give a list of the pieces rendered, asserting once and for all that they were of supreme excellence. The first item on the programme was a duo from " Norma," for two pianos, by Messrs Sauret and Schere!c. The former also gave during the evening three solos, viz: "Tarentelle".byßubonstein, "Caprice', by Espinosa, and "The Nightingale" by Liszt. Perhaps tho most brilliantly rendered was the composition by Ruben stein. SiguoraPalina delighted her hearers as much as on the previous evening. Her first song was " Ah, mon fits," from Moyer beer's " Prophet," as an encore to which sho gave " Lady of the Lea." Her second song was Tito Mattei's "Nou 6 ver." This may be a well-known com position — though it can scarcely be termed "hackneyed"—but Signora Palma is the first vocalist who has worthily and properly rendered it in Auckland. We arc decidedly of opinion that her singing of it is a great improvement upon that of Rosuate's. Enthusiastic plaudits greeted its conclusion, in response to which, " I cannot say good bye" was accorded. Miss Sargent's pure voice, skilful use of it, aud unaffected sim plicity of manner, again charmed the audience, who twice demanded encores of her. Her efforts were " Prayer and Bar carolle" from " Star of the North" (Meyer beer), whicli was followed by Gilbert's ' Maid of Dundee," "The Angel's Serenade," by Braga, the encore to this beiug "Spring Song" by Oscar Weil. The words of tho " Serenade" are sweetly pathetic, and we venture to reproduce them : —

THE CHILD- What sounds aro thoso that waken mo, Sweet accents low and tondor ; U<>ar'_t thou not, dearest mother, floating; hy 1 What cun such sounds engender I I pray thee now, and tell mo From whenco cumo thoso lovely strains. THE MOTHER- Noihing is thero, my darling child, Only tho ni .lit winds sighing ; Only the evening's zephyr Hying As past tho mile moon Hying; No song I hour, tlmu'rt breaming, darling dau-hte r, No ono is horc! no one near ! TUB CniLD- No 1 'tis not liko strains, that mortals know, O mother, now listen, thine car incline, 'Tis liko the siioll good angola throw In melody tlivinn. To whoro they aro thoy tell mo come— 0 mother that souna I know—l follow on. Without entering into comparisons, wo do not hesitate to say that no such violinist as Madame Urso, has ever before been heard iv Auckland. Her performance on Satur day evening added to—were that possible - the conviction as to her extraordi nary merits, which musical critics had formed on the evening before. Her first solo was a fautasie on the march aud romanza from " Otello," whicli we con sider as undoubtedly hor greatest triumph hitherto. The encore to it was the "Cradle Song," writteu and dedicated .to Madame Urso by Gottschoffo. Wc may state that this composition exists in manuscript ouly, aud has not yet been printed, lv addition to these Madame Urso performed an obli gate to two of Mi3s Sargent's songs, an air from Bach's " Suite " in D, for the G string only, and a waltz by Taborowski. Recalled for the last two, her own arrangement of " Old Folks at Home," was given. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by a duo from " Martha," admirably sung by Sig-Ora|Palma aud Miss Sargent. The Choral Hall being engaged to-night and to-morrow night, the next concert of the series takes place on Wednesday, when we trust, for the credit of Auckland— which has a reputation as a musical city to keep qq—the audience will be a densely crowded one.

The Dunedin Murder Case.

|BY TELEGRAPH.]

(UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION.)

DUNEDIN, Saturday,

ACQUITTAL OF BUTLER. Tn_ prisoner spoke for six hours in a clear, firm voice, occasionally pausing to consult his notes. He criticised the evidence closely, and contended that nothing had been brought forward by the Crown to connect him with tho matter. He explained his attempt to escape from Dunedin by the fact that he believed the police to be going to ariest_hin_ for burglary, and that he was under police surveillance on the night of the murder. He affirmed that he was more than half diunk and away Irom the scene of it. The judge's summing up was in favour of the prisoner. The jury retired shortly after G p.m. At five minutes past nine the jury in Butler's case returned a verdict of not guilty. The prisoner displayed no emotion, and said nothing. THE JURY HOOTED. The Court was packed, and the immense crowd outside hooted, on hearingthe verdict, aud also hooted tlio prisoner. No mention is made of a nolle prosequi on other cases, and the prisoner will bo proceeded against on the charge of murdering his wife. This day. The result of Butlers case has created profound surprise. His defence when examined critically is strong shallow as sumptions, abuse of witnesses, and gross misstatements. The feeling is extreme. Wonder prevails in tho community that the jury could be so wholly influenced by it, or that the judge failed to see its contra diction. The " Times " says : " The ver dict strikes as a surprising ono considering the strength of evidence against accused. Wc considered it not improbable that the jury would disagree, but a verdict of ac quittal was not looked for. The jury has declared that this murder has not been found out in spite of a strong chain of circumstantial evidence, which, in tho opinion of ninety-nine out of a hundred persons who were familiar with tho fuctSjimpiicated Butler. Seldom,wc venture to believe, has any suspected person so nar rowly escaped conviction through benefit of doubt. It has indeed becu given to accused against strong presumptive proof in the absence of a shred of rebutting evidence, aud without any materially weakening of the evidence for the Crown by the prisoner's cross-examination. We must say that the extremely unsatisfactory summing up of the judge, which, at least, iv one important respect, viz., regarding the significance Jof the minute drops of blood on the prisoner's shirt, was iv our view entirely [misleading. It is in itself sufficient ground for trial for

tho murder of a woman whose blood still cries for justice, being insisted on hy the Crown Prosecutor. There is no danger lhat prisoner will not have every considera tion, rather the very reverse is^likely to be the case- It is fortunate for him that so far he has bad to appear before so lenient a judge, and before twelve men capable of taking such charitable views of extremely suspicious circn-i ---stances. We arc convinced the public mind not be satisfied unless the evidence be subjected to a thorough review at the hands of auotucr jury, and wo would fain hope such a review may take place before a judge more experienced in criminal cases.

Theatre Royal.

There was a moderately good attendance at the Theatre Royal ou Saturday evening to witness the first ptoduction of "British Born " by the new dramatic company recently organised by Mr J. B. Steele. The play is a very sensational one, abounding in scones of a most exciting nature. The pint of the piece is laid iv Bolivia during the resurrection. The leading character, George Seymour (Mr J. B. Steele), in the prologue, is iv the employ of Salam Brood (Mr J. O'Biien), a merchant. Both are in love with Mary Hope (Miss Marie Wilton), and Brood, in order to get rid of his rival, who is favoured by tho iady with her love, endeavours to have him convicted ot robbery. Seymour, however, holds proof of a crime cf which Brood is guilty, and has him arrested Iv the next act, all the parties are found in tbe silver mines of Bolivia, Seymour being a clerk aud Brood a miner. Another suitor for Mary Hope's hand is found in the person of Don Andre Calveni, tho Governor. Brood betrays his fellow workmen into the hands of the Governor on the eve of a mutiny, and charges Seymour with being their loader. Seymour is condemned to be banged, but he arranges with Jumbo, the jailor, to shoot him while ho stands at the window. In the meantime, Brood enters the cell, and believing the bars of the window to be filed he gees to examine them, when he is shot, the jailor outside believing that it was Seymour who gave the signal. The wound, however, is not of a serious nature. Seymour is then condemned to be shot, and the English Consul endeavours to prevent the sentence being carried out, but tlio governor refuses to listen to him. At the place of execution the mus kets aro levelled at the prisoner, when .'ag gie*, a clerk (Mr Haygarth) threw the Eng lish ensign over the prisoner. The soldiers are afraid to lire at the Hag, and they lower their muskets. In the next act, explana tions take place, the governor asks Seymour's pardon for wrongs inflicted, which is given. Subsequently Brood and Seymour are both captured by the rebels, and the former is shot, while the latter is restored safely to bis friends. The drama was wellrepresentcd, and the audience testified their appreciation of the acts by frequent applause. The play will bo repeated to-night. B-NEFIT TO MR WEiGHTMAN.

To-night Mr C. Weightmnn takes a benefit.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, HONDAS", APRIL 19, 1880.



Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies nnd a tew ot the Sensible Mou to read tho largo lot of Fresh Bargains jin Dampier's new Advortiso mont in the 3rd colimin Ith page. \ "if AN TED, ;t good Shingler.—Apply to yy K. Nolan, iUbort-slreor. >arANI'EL)7~- _Brickiaycr t-~~BuilTfa '. V Brick Wall.—John Smith, Billiard-room. United Service HotC. XV AN TED, a steady," respectable Nurse- V ¥ girl.—Airs Caroarau, 28, Wellington stroet, Auckland. _ __^__ \\r ANTED :i hirst-class Coat Maker. VV Apply immediately.—J. Bryett, Tailor, Shortlnnd Cr-ncont^ WANTKD, a smart Boy for opening oysters. Good wages,—New Oyster Saloon, next door to ArthurV, Auctioneer. WANTED, Shipwrights ; constant em ployment to roal'y competent men— nono other neod apply. Good wages will ba given.—McKcii-ic and Roa^t. WANTED, a clean, respectable Girl to assist in housework;— Apply third house from Dr. Ten_aui ~ (ire.-struct. \^7 ANTED, ti Pirst-class House-maid ? for hotel in Cambridge, Waikato wiirc. 12s Od per week : references required.— Apply at onco to Edward Lewis, CustOm-houae street. WANTED, a good Man Cook.—Apply Blue Pott 'Dining Rooms, Vlctori- ctrcct. WANTED","astrong Youth.—G. Hulme, _ WANTKD, a few Apprentices at C. dc L'Fau's Shirt llanufactory, Durham etreet, oovnor cf_Albort-Htreut : WANTED, a First-class Cook, male or female ; reference required. — App^y Star Hotel, Albert street. \^ ANTED] Six First-class Mantle Vv Makors,—Milno and Choyco. H/'ANTKI', a good General Servant at v * once,—Mrs Barker, near top of Grey streot. WANTED, a General Servant ; refer ences required.—Mrs Cramoud, Paget stroet, off Anglcsca street, Ponsonby. V^TANTED to Let, Rooms (furnished), v v with or without Board; closo to Queen street.—Apply at this ollico. ANTED, a Man to Trim Castings and attend Furnace, fee—James Kelly, Freeman's Buy Foundry. VXIJ"ANTED, a good General Servant. — v ¥ Apply to Airs. Mooller, Queen's Head Hotel, Upper Qiiflonatrcct \TKTANTED, a respectable Nurscgjrl for V V tho North Shore.—Apply to Mr?. Charles Kelsoy, Devonport; or to Mrs. Sinclair, Savings Bank, Qtieon-sirect. \]&l ANTED, ti good General Servant for t V the country; references required.—Mrs. Thoma". St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. OTANTED, a Girl for housework,— V V For address apply Stab Ofllce. \T7ANTED, for the country, a middle v V nged Domestic Servant.—Apply to Mis 11. Gilflllan. Symonds street. _\T ANTED, a, Boy who can milk and V V drive ; ono from tho country pro'orrod. —Apply at this olllco. ANTED to Sell, a Tailor's Sowing Machine quite now, a Bargain.—Apply this Offlco. _ WANTED, a Situation by an educated young Man: used to hard work; can rldo and drive.—" W.A.," Star Oillco. ' "^Tf77_-_JJ"T.'i_l-S Sliipvirrisl-ti tcTliigirt fo V V refute the one-sided statomenta of Bigc low,_D. 11. McKonzie and Dunning. V~~D7A. NT£:I) t0 Keut> a small Cottage of V Three or Four Rooms in town or suburbs.—Apply, stating torms, to "F. 8.," Star Offloe. \%T ANTED, tho inhabitauts of Mont y V ingaide and Kingaland Road not to bo led by false representations, as tho ,Post Olilcc Question, at IC don Terrace, ii not yot sottlod. WANTED, by a young man, a comfoit ablo Stnglo Bedroom, in or noar Pits street. Private family proforred.—Address J.S„ S__»fll_. WANTED, by a young Married Man, Employment; educated; of thorough business experience; good book-keeper, and net afraid of hard work; references, &c—Addross " T,," a .this ofllce. \\/ ANTED to Rent, by the month, or T( to run on torms, a vessel of about 1G oi ls tons,—Apply to this office^ _^ W~I_N¥eD^NOWN, " The Echo," a Dunedin Weekly Liberal Nowspaoor, edited hy Robert Stout. Prico' 2d.—Campbell Book seller. Queon-stroet. Agent. WANTED, by a respectable family, to place their daughter with a homely perfon. A good houso girl, ago 17; has not been in service bofore; wages of no object, a comfortablo homo being all that is desired. Country proforrod. — Ploaso addross, "E.A.," Star Office. TITANTED to Sell, 50 dozen Doigts- V V long's ladies Kid Gloves (Paris Prize Modal, 1555, 1862, and 1867), tho best in the city, very superior. ladies, look at my other advertisement in Ist page.—W. Eyro, Ennis killen House, Victoria-street. ANTED to Let, au S-utalled Stable, In the city.—Apply A. Mackie, Roya Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham etreot. \_i7^NTeD KNOWN.- -The Stock of TV Earthenware. China, Glass, &0,, at tho Shop in Victoria-strcot. six doors abovo Albert street, is being cleared out at vory low prices, for a short timo only. Tha proprietor giving up business. ITST ANTED, Buyers of Worsted Cord % V Trousers; few left; 13.. Gd. to 16s.— Fletcher aud Co., Pitt-street, opposite YVesloyan Church, ANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now bo Purchased at tlio Yards of D. Goldio, Albort-streot, closo to Dock. Ho having purchased betweon 300,000 and 100,000 feot of Scasonod Timber on advantageous torms, will bo prepared to givo customers tho bunollt of his purchase. WANTED KNOWN, the Auckland Timber Company havo on hand such largo stocks ot timber of every descrlpt'on, togethor with Sashes, Doors, Mou'dings, and Turnery Wok, thoy are compelled to sell. Now is tho timo to bui'd. Present prices can only continue until the heavy stocks aro pold. Job lots of Beoond class. Face cuts, Sabs, Sec. Firewood 2s Gd per load. Sawdust aud shavings -tO. \j&7 ANT ED KNOW N. Owing to numerous Purchases lately, I am obliged to let tho Public have the bonclit of my Large Stock of Boots and Shoes, at a real sacri flco. Come early and secure for yourselves the Hurgai-s. Host value in Gents', Ladies', and Children's linott, ever known in Auckland, at the shop of W. Johnston, Victoria-street. \.7-ANT_lf:to""Sell, New~Waggonettes, ♦ v Buggies of various descriptions, New and Second-hand Bakers' Carts; aho, a Second hand Spring Cart.—A. Mackie. Royal Standard. C.ii"is_.: a.d spring Factory, _Durhatn-i treet. \a7A>iT^lVkNOW_O^E."l-^r _an_ V T Son have fco hand Building Timber in Kauri and "While Pine, Shingles, liouso Blocks, Palings, Posts, Rails, and Firewood in their Yard, Cir.<to!__ou3C-3~.vi:t West, eppo-ita end ot Jfiih-icu-.tic-t. N.B.—'!""• ' cv:^ :::^;damand j for White Pino h_3 md -i .. . ;m to .Tango *or I a constant supply. .



I* or Bale. jLAOR SALE, a Dog-cart, Harness, am C Lamps; all complete. Aleo, a Doubk barrel Breech-loading Gun, at Albion Hotel Hobpon street. tTIOR SALE (a Bargain), four Houses ii ' Nowton, three rooms and small attic ij each, tank, well, ar.d pump, Sec, realising 21 per week rental. Price, £150.—^'. Worms, Lam Agent, &c , Karangahape Road, Newton. "iTIOII SALE (cheap), two Iron Tanks.- I. Apply Chapel-street, next St. Matthew' Parsonage. 1 A to £1 000 LENT, on Building Sooie. i-V principles, or on other terms to sui borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated Beo List of Properties for Salo on Ith page.- C. Williamson, Estato Agent, Vulcan Lane.- Seven por cent, allotted on money depositet for investment. Y~ ~IRGIN HONEY (comb) in fancy glasi jars.—H. Maxfiefd, 125, Queon-atrect. lAJ^OTORTES aud HARMONIUM£ For Sale or Hire on terms to suit al Buyers—Weekly or Monthly Payments. Al kinds of Musical Instruments Exchanged Tuned or Repaired.—WEßß'S Music Saloon Wellesley-street. fplOR SALE, near tbe Reservoir, anc 1 -djoining the Railway Station, Mounl Eden Road, tlio remaining five or six Allot ments, most admirably situated either foi business or villa sites, at a low price.—H Partington. FOR LKASE, a Restaurant and Boardinp House, now doing a good business, with 2t beds and every convenience requisite. Tcrmt ensy.—H. Partington. FOR SALE, in nearly every part of city ot fcuburbe, four, fivo, six, seven, and eight roomed Houses.— H. Partington, Houao and Land Agent, Stiohbury's Buildings. TO BE SOLD, a Four-roomed House, with scullery, on freehold allotment 33ft, by 60ft.; good will. Price only, £120.—Apnly Mr Poaltor'a, Eden Terrace, Now North Roadjjf FOR SALE, Six-roomed House, Yar borough-street, Ponsonby, with line orchard, orchard, containing about half an acre of land; Throe-st .llod Stable aud detached Wash-house. Pricj, £300, of whioh £200 c_d remain on Mortgage. App'y to F. A. LINCON, On tho Promises; Or to, J. B. GRAHAM, Colonial Insuranco, Shortland-street. WOK SALE (REMARKABLY CHEAP), A Compact ISLAND of about 103 acres good land ; good house, orchnrd and vinery: about twolve miles from Auckland. Stoamors pase three or four timos daily. A Nico Littlo FAItM of CO acrcs-ono - half cultivated, and a (jood Uve-roomed house, Sec, upon it, in tho Wainui district. Price very low. A Good FARM of 151 acrc=, largo orchard, good honse, and Buildings—nine miles by road and twelve by water—with good creek frontage, i A Snu_ lIOMICSTEAD o£ IGO acros Rood land house and buildings: paddocks fenc d with quick thorn fences ; stock, implements, &c, &c. All really Cheap. Distance about thirty miles from town. Owner leaving for England. ONE HUNDRED ACRES GOOD LAND forty acres in .rasa and fenced, balanco bush and fern—at Papaloito: thirteen miles from town. Prico very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGE-t of fivo rooms each, in Nowton. Also, two good Allotments, 33 x ICO feet each, drained and planted with choico trees. One Allotment, 31 x 100 feot, corner of Commercial Road and Great North Road, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT.! 8. Queen-street. nnHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE JL FOR SALE. Ex 'Bmtish Empib-': Sauces Pickles Fancy iscuits Red Herring Ling Fish Japan Blacking Cornflour ritareh Mustard Black Lead Cccr.a Chocolate B.Sper. C-ii.los Currants Elemo Kaisins B. W. Soap Split Peas Sultan as Glycerine do. Thumb liluo ranioea Chicory -'olugga Juioo Hoda Crystals Sardines Shell Almonds Bottlo Salt Salad Oil Figs Macaroni Cttrrlo Powder Crushed Sugar Vermicelli Garb..Soda Lollies.allklnds Marmalade Uol. Lozengoa Also, Union Scales [Lawn Mo tvnrs iCrockcry Horse Rakes liJun.Coi nsaeks'i&c, &c„ &c. HULL BROTHERS, GENERAL IMPORT, EXPORT, & WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. N.B.—Solo .Agcnta for J, Craig and Son's Glasgow Whiskey. BONDED STOKE IN ALBERT-STEEET. F OWL FEED. £s£_f} SACKS OP MAIZE, CHEAP. G. W. BINN EV, Auctioneer. QUEEN-STREET. TO Lie.. TO LET ou LEASE for one or two years, a New Six-roomed llotifie and four acres land, with good well, at tho Whau; rent, 10s a-week.—Apply William Harper, near Whau Hotol. TO LET, Modern-built House,. Seven Rooms ; woll-finithod ; rent, 20s ; corner of Howe and William streets.—Apply next door, T. W. Marsh. nnO LET, with possession from Ist May, B. a Six-roomed House at tho Grafton end of Carlton Goro Road, fitted with every con venience.—E.B.Dickson, Rcgent-stroet, Grafton. nnO LET, Mount Eden, new and pretty J! Cottage of 5 rooms, with about 2 acres of volcanio land ; rental, 153 por week.—S. Vailo, Houbo and Lund Agent, Shoitland-atreot. TO be LET at North Shore, a pleasantly situated New Houso of six rooms and kitcoen.—D-der Bros.. Devonport wharf. NORTH SHORE.-To Let, a Furnished Houso, splendidly situated.—R. and R. Dudor, or Mossrs Sumorllold and Leek, Queon stroet. Painters, Glaziers, _zc. "VT E W PAPERHANGINGS J7. for 18S0. Largo an 1 Small Buyers of Pnperhanginga wil do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papxrhangings, Oil, Colour, & Glass W rAKEHOUSK, 23 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, Whoro may bo inspected ono of the largest, and best-selected ir'tocks of Paporhauginga in Now Zealand, From Id por piece to tho most costly. GILT Se STAINED PICTURE - FRAME MOULDING) In Great Variety. Picture-Framing in all its branchbp, At lowest possible rates. Oil 3, Colours, Glass. Varnisiies, Brushwaro, Scrim, Glass Shades, W rax Flower Making Materials &c, Sec. HOLLAND & BUTLER, On. and Class Merchants. XpX • INGLEWOOD ' & 'ADAMANT,' 523 PACKAGES T3APERHANGINGQ 1 APERHANGINGO, Sorims and Hessians, GILT [MOULDINGS, WINDOW GLASS (Silvered, Plate, Sheot, and Ornamental), PICTURES, Artists' Materials, White Lead, Zinc Whito, Oils, Varnishes, Pa tent Silicate and Carson's Antl-corrosivo Paint, Brushes, Colours, Gluo, Glass, Paper, Tacks, Gold Leaf, and all Trade Sundries, Photographers' Glass and Glass Shadeb N.B.—Notwithstanding tho oxtra duty on PAPERHANGINGS, wo aro htill offering tho largest and best solocted stock in tho Colony at tho same Low Prices as heretofore. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL AND COLOUR MERCHANTS, 95 Se 97, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, and POLLEN-STREET. SHORTLAND TTINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. 11l ATKINSON & CO., PAINT & VARNISH MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform tho inhabitants of Auckland that they can obtain a SUPERIOR PAINT, resdy mixed for U3O in any shade for House Painting at 7s Cd por gallon. Hcmatito for Ship Painting .. Gs per gallon. Black for „ „ .. 0s per ga'lon. First-class Oak Varnish, stands woll in sun or shade, at per gallon in bulk, 8s; in ono gallon tins, 10a. Tho undersigned being anxious to prove the superiority of their P. hits against all others, aro . rcpared to contract for tho Painting aud Varuisliiug of Buildings. ATKINSON & CO., Nowmarket, Or t Wclleslcy-strect Entrance to Market. LiOS- and _'ouna. _£&-$ REWARD.—Lost, from OuehunKti, c?* 2. JL on or about the 17th March, one Hay Mare; ''Horse-ahoe" brand on near shoulder, —Anyone returning 3ame to John Brennan, near Mount Smart, shall reoeive the above reward. "OARTNERSHIP.—A Business Man of JL long and extensivo experience in this Colony and Australia, is de:.irons of a Partner ship in an established Wholcsalo importing or Manufacturing Business, where his active ser vices and capital would be useful and profitably employed. Principals only treated with. Com mv.nicatiOTis strictly confidential. — Address, '•_.," Box It', Post-office. Dunedin, 'SPRY tbe Standard Suits, made to ■ Measure for £3 10s, at J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street.



Public Notices. "OUBLIC NOTICE. "PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ACT, 1879." DISTRICT OF A_CK__ND. In accordance with section 33 ot the above . Act, tha Property-Tax Commissioner hereby gives public notice that the 30th day of June next is the time, ai.d the City of .Auckland ia the plac-5, at which all per.ona in the District of .Auckland aro required to furnish statements of atl real and personal property belonging to them, in accordance with the said Act. Dated this 10th day of April, 188 D. J. SPERREiT. Commissioner. N.B.—Forms of Ptatement will he forwarded to all persons as far as practicable, but, as the duty of procuring such forms is cast upon the public, no person is excused from neglecting to provide himself therewith. Persona can obtain forma from the Assessors of tho divisions in the above district. TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. MORRIN & CO., GROCERS, AUCK LAND. | We, the undersigned, Trustees In tho above Estate, have Sold to Mr Robert Neal, Theatre .loyal Buildings, Queen and Victoria streets, tho Tea and Grocery Business of J. C. Morrin and Co., also all Debts duo to tho Estate, and Mr Robert Neal is the only person ontitled to receive the same. G. W. OWEN ) Tnisteosin the .. . ._ > testate of J. C. DERM-.' Nj Morrin & Co. TEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, Theatre Royal Buildings, QUEEN AND VICTORIA STREETS, Auckland. ROBERT NEAL, having purchased tho Busi ness of J. C. Morrin and Co., begs respectfully to FOlicit tho Patronage of the Customers of the lato flrm.assuring them that everything shall be dono on his part to merit a continuance of the same. Orders Delivered Freo in Town and Suburbs. BENDIGO UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice Is hereby given that a Call (4th) of Six pence per Sharo has thin day been mado by tho Directors upon the Capital of tho Company, payable to tho Secretary, at the Ofllco of tho Company, Shortland-street (noxt Post Offlco), Auckland, on or before Saturday, May 1,1880. ROBERT HORNE. Secretary. Auckland, April 11,1880. T AMES BUTCH ER, , <_* CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &_. 3o___ Oartod sod Delivered from shiva sido on 3__rfce_lNotloe. Ballast Supplied Nowoastle aud Ray of Islands C(?al. Ala., Firewood (out or _»c_t> reasonable. ipggg^jnTOß COROMANDEL. l2H_a_l_' TIME TABLE. The p.s. 'ANNE MILBANK' Leaves Auckland every TUESDAY, THURS DAY and SATURDAY, at 12 noon. Leaves Coromandol every MONDAY, WED NESDAY and FRIDAY, at 12 noon. J. CASEY. , rt\l i^OR TARANAKI, WAN jfWaS^v. JD GANUI, WELLINGTON, T__K||x> AN- L) LYTTELTON. -__-a_gS--P- Thos.s. R A N G A T I I. A, Captain Harvey, Will leave Onehunga for Taranaki, Wanojanuf, Wellington, and L.ttelton on TUESDAY, 27th instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK Se CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland ; Or A. BARNES, Onehunga. Auckland. April 19. 18S0. ATEWTON AND PONSONBY JJ. OMNI BUSSES. KHLLY & JOBSON. PnorRiETORS. Time Table. Leave Union Bank at following times:—At and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., every fifteen minutes: at tho hour and half hour, via Grey-stroet; at quarter to and quarter past, via Victoria-street. Extra 'Busses leavo at 7.10 a.ra. via Groy street, leaving Three Limps at 7.10 for town (57and6.7 p.m. via Groy-street). NIGHT 'BU-38-S.-. and 10 p.m.. via Victoria street and Groy-street respectively. Saturday, every half-hour from 8 to 11 p.m. Tho 3.30 p.m. 'Bus will pass tho College on wet afternoons for tho convenience of scholars. EH I S H E X AND CO JO Weo-_S-L_. Shipping Se F__n__ BUTCHERS, «ns.n-streets, next Bank of Now _os__a_ A_okl___. Po_ltr. of all fctad. drees9d to ordor. Prime Smofc-d Tongues, Kome-oured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale !_. __._. gnu-titles, N.B.—Dealer. In Game. Live Pheasants fsr warded to all parts of the colony npon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or suburbs. AMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. MARBLE AND STON.I MERCHANT. AND GENERAL BUILDER. IE BT 1 II tI« BI D 18 6 2.] VICTORIA - STREET I.ABT, same eldo as Greyho—id Hotol. N.B.—Designs of all kin tie of abovo work for warded to Town or Cruntry on application. yf^ H. SKIN NB R, BUHiDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, Vulcan Lane. HOUSES BUILT ON DEFEPED PAYMENTS. All Branches of the Bnildlng Trade xoouted by Experienced Workmon. Shop Fronts, Ofllce Fittings. Seo., Seo. CITY BAKERY AND STEAM - BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET, Atjcklahd. lOINS AND GBOUND SUGAR ALWAYS ON HAND W. R. WADD EL L. [Established 1854.] TCTDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, STICHBUHY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. TC O L. E, c BASKETMAKER, Queen-street, (Opposite the Albert Hotol.) Every Description of Baeketwork made and Repairod on tho Shortest Notice and most Reasonablo 'Terms. A liberal allowance made to Wholesale Customers. Just Opened a choice selection of Travelling Baskets. N.B.—Tho First Prize was awarded to T. Cole for the bast Collection of Baskets at the Agri cultural Show hold in November last. taSTAB-ISH-D 153,] «3_&aP^@__S CLARKE BROTHERS (Late Crombio'a), ROSA- Fsjca Akt Photographic Gauj_s__3, Oppoaito Union Bank, Quoea-fitre-.s, Auckland, First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Lifo Size at moderate p-ioea, Children's Pa.tr_ii_ttake_ Instan tanaoufliy. rytHROUGII urgent solicitation, L., W., i- and Co.'a Gem Gallery will remain open j vet a short timo lenger. Only a few day s. DON'T TUN OLD ENGLAND DOWN," a New Patriotic Song, Ii having an immenso run in England. Copies just recolvcd por mail-steamer at tho Auckland Music Warehouse. WILLIAM LEYS, BOOKBINDER & PAPER-RULES. Nest tho Star Office. Merchants' Account Books, Insurance and Mining Registors, Bakers' and Chemißts' Day Books, i'Band and Choir Musio Books, KULED AND BOUND TO PATTERN. MUSIC AND MAGAZINES BOUN WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP and CANDLE ' MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office: Durham-street, Auckland. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins and Bones. TA I T BROTHERS MARBLE AND FKKESTONE MASONS. Monument", Hoad-stonnn, Tombs, and Iron Tomo R. iling.. Inacricticns c_.outed n a Superior Stylo, Pricos and Designs .'«__ on application. _ Address: Co_.Nl-. OS* RUTLAND & LORNE-TREM'!.' mm ■■•--■'■•. : a::>.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. j IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and tho various Acts amend ing the same, and of tho Bankruptcy of Jacob Ciiamberlmm Burlkigii, of Onehunga, in tho Provincial District of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of tho Creditor* ot tho said Jacob Chamberlain Burleigh, held at the Supremo Court-house, Auckland, on Monday, tho 19th day of April, 1880, at 12 o'clock noon, Thomas Macflarluno Ksquiro, of Auckland. Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy.was elected Creditors' Trustee of tho property of the stiid Debtor; and that tho said Thomas Maciiamnc has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, his acceptance of tho said trusteeship, Hated at Auckland this 19th day of April, 1880. 11. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Conn ell & Cooper, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitors for Debtor. Amusementa. T> A C E NIGHTS. B0XING~! BOXING ! ABE IIICI-EN, CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, Aul tho MESSRS. J. & A. WEST, The World-renowned Gymnabts, Swordsmen, and Boxers. And a Ho-1 of other talent, Will give a Grand Atheletic Entertainment, at tho Albeit Hall, on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. The 22nd, 23rd, and 21th April. Doors opoa at 7.30. to commence at 8 p.m. ADMISSION : 3s, 2s. m O - N I G If • T J TO-NIGHT! NEXT THEATRE ROYAL. Edison's Latest Improvod PHONOGRAPH, Or SPEAKING MACHINE, Hluminated by one of tho New Axgand Burners, imported by the Gas Company at great cost. The Fieotrio Light Superseded. Admission —Ono Shilling-. Railways AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAIL WAY. AUTUMN RACE MEETING. THURSDAY and FRIDAY, APRIL 22 AND 23. , Main line trains run as usual, with two excep tions ; goods leaving at 2.10 and passenger train at 4.15 will leave Auckland at 2 p.m. and 4.20 p.m. respectively. After 11 a.m. Auckland and Onehunga ordi nary time-tables will be suspended, and trains run every 20 minntes to Ellerslie from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 3.40 p.m. to 5.20 p.m. Onehunga to Ellerslie, 1120, 12.20, 1.20, 2.10, returning at 4.15 p.m., 4.55, 6.55. Trains leave Ellerslie for Auckland every 20 minutes from 11.45 to 1.5, and 3 15 to 5.35 p m. A special train will leave Wnikomiti, 11.20 a.m.; Whau, 11.35; Mt Albert. 11.41; lit. Eden, 1157 for Racecourse, leaving Ellerslie i35 p.m. for Waikomiti and intermediate stations. Lato trains Onehunga and .Auckland as on Saturday night. Faros: Auckland, Newmarket, Onehnnga, and stations between Newmarket and Waiko miti, one shilling each, single or return, irre spoctivo of clars. j A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS AUCKLAND SECTION. NEWMARKET BRANCH. Week Days. OUT. | IN; P.M. A.M, Auckland, depart 4.10 Waikomiti.. .. — Newmarket June. 4.52 *NewLynn .. — Mount Eden .. 5.0 Whan, depart .. 8.10 *I-ingsland .. — Mount Albert .. 8.15 Mount Albert .. 5.15 'Kingsland .. — Whau .. .. 5.20 Mount Eden .. 8.30 *NewL.nn .. — Newmarket .. 8.40 Waikomiti.arriy.. 5,35 Auckland,arrive.. 8.50 Notice.—Trains stop at stations marked * by signal only. Passengers wishing to alight must give notice to tho Guard at the previous station. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. March 29,1880. Dividends. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed from FRIDAY, tho 9th instant, to THURSDAY, the 22nd Idem, both days In clusive. By order of tho Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Goneral Manager. Auckland, Ist April. 1880. Meetings. "ORITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Annual Public Meeting will bo hold it) tho Young Men's Rooms, on MONDAY, 19th instant. Chair to be taksn at 7.30 o'clook p.m Collections will bo mado in aid of the Society's Funds, 11. H. LAWRY, Hon. Secretary. Auckland, April llth, ISS). "OANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice Is horeby given that the HAL F YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Pro prietors of this Bank will be held at tho Bank ing-house in Auckland on THURSDAY, the 22nd day of April next, at noon, for the urpose of receiving the Hcport of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any othor business that may bo brought before the meeting. By order of tho Board of Directors. D. L MURDOCH, Genoral Manager. Auckland, 17th March, 1830. ri.HE COLONIAL INSURANCE jl company. of new zealand. fire and marine. Notice to Shareholders. The Second Ordinary Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will bo held at 3 p.m. on MONDAY 17th May, IS3O. in tha Athenseum Hall, Lambton Quay, Wellington. Business : To receive and adopt Balance-sheet and Directors' Report. To elect Two Directors, that numbor ic tlring in accordance with Articles of Association, wt-o, be'ng eligible, offer themselves for re-electian. To elect Two Auditors and fix the amount of their remuneration. To declaro a Dividend. By order. GEO. S. GRAHAM, Genoral Manager. The Transfer Books of tho Company will be Closed until after the Ueneral Meeting. LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM. PANS", (Registered). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will bo held in the Largo Boom, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSD AY the 29th instant. Business: To receive a Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. To chjct a Director and an Auditor. J. N. GARLAND, April 17,1880. Manager. RED QUEEN GOLD MINING COM PANY, (LIMITED). The Annual Meeting, of Shareholders, will ba held at tho Company's Office, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th April, ISSO, at 3 p.m. J. N. GARLAND, Secretary. Ecclesiastical. TS7ELLESLEY STREET BAPTIST Vt SUNDAY SCHOOL. TWENTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, April 20. TEA MEETING in the Young Men's Christian Association Hall, at 630 p.m. Tickets, Is Od. PUBLIC MKETING in tho Chapel at 7.30. Addresses on the following subjects, as con nected with Sunday School work, will be delivered :— Rev. A. Carrick—" The Infidel Tendencies of the age. How to gu ird tho yourg against th-m," l'ov. T. I: Davies—" Larger Spiritual Id-suite. How io obtain theni." Rev, G. Bond—"Our L'brarics. How to im prove them." Key. J. Jong-''Preparation for work. Prayer indispensible." ' ! Mr Enoch Wood— j EIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, ALEXANDRA-STREET. Tho Annual Soiree will be held on WEDNKS- D4Y, April the 21st. Tea at 0.30. Publio I Meeting after tea, to be addressed by Ministers and Friends. 1



Tenders. %__a^-4r-^a^i-^l---_-fi» "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPAEA-AVAIKATO RAILWAY. RECLAMATION CONTRACT. Public Works Office. Auckland, sth April, 188a WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this ofllco, up to NOUN of MONDAY, tho 2Gth April. 1880. for tho abovo contract. They must ho addrcssod to tho Hon. tho Minibter for Publio Works, WeLln_ton, and marked outside, "Tender for Reclamation." Plans and Speci fications may bo teen at the Public Works Offices Auckland, Grahamstown, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, on and after Mon day, the sth day of Apjil. ISSO. Telegraphic tender-, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if present id at, any Telegraph Office by NOON of tho same date, provided that written lenders in due form are. lodged at any of tlio abo.'e-naruetl offices by tho samo hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where tho tender is lodged; such cheque to bo specially marked by a canker as . ood for twenty-one cays, and to be in favour of the liccclverOi.ncral's Deposit Account only, and not bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily ho accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer in Charge, North Island. 4_&s§-®3& TVTEW ZEALAND ROADS. tererenga and manga pouri bridges contract. Tauranga-Taupo Road. Public Works Offlco, Wellington, 7th April, 1880. WRITTEN TENDERS wi 1 be received at this oflko up to noon on FRIDAY, the 23rd April, 1880, for tho above contract. They must bo addressed to tho Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outaido " Tendor for Tererenga and Mangapouri Bridges Contract." Plans and speciflcationa may bo seen at tho Public Works Offices, Tauranga, Auckland, and Wellington, and at tho Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders. similarlyaddressod andmarked. will bo received if presontcdat any Telegraph Office bynoencfthe samo date, provided that written tenders in duo form aro lodged at a District or Besidant En gineer's Ofllco by tho samo hour, and accom panied by a cho _ue on some bank in tho town where tho tender is lod. cd; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. Tho lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. By command. JOHN B-ACKET., Engineer-in-Ch-rge, North. Island. csHkHl^_>' 'a UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR 15-TOS CRANE, AND FOR LAYING SCRKW MOORINGS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, April 13,1880. Separate Tenders will be received at this Office untiITUEdDAY. tho 20th inst., at noon, Tor Supplying a 15-ton Crane, and for Laying 'Screw Moorinss, in terms of plana and specifi cations to be seen at the Engineer's Ofllce. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily Tender- to bs endorsed respectively, ''Tender for Crane," or "Tender for Laying Screw Moorings." D. 11. MCKENZIE, Chairman. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will ho received until noon of the 27th instant for tho ttreciicn of Two Ware houses on tbo Reclamation Works, Queen street. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. TENDERS for the Erection of a Cottage in Claremont-steet (Übonr and nails only). Plan and specifications to bo seen up till 7.30 p.m. on THURSDAY, 22nd instant. Thelowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. COLLIE, Claremont-streot, Kyber Pass. /GAZETTE NOTICE. Customs, Auckland. April 19,1880. Tenders required by noon on THURSDAX" next for Repairs to Boiler of Custom's Steam Launch, according to specifications to be seen at this office. Lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. THOMAS HILL, Collector. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO __$„ RAILWAY. Tenders will bo received at the General Manager's Office. Auckland, up to noon on MOM DAY. April 20,1880, for Working Hamilton Branch Railway by Horses. Specifications may be scan at above offloe, or Station-master, Hamilton Junction. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TENDERS will be received at this Office until Noon 4th MAY next, for works re quired in the construction of TWO BRIDGES, with their approaches, one over the Orewa and one over the Puhoi, in terms of plans, specifica tions and conditions 'to be seen at this Office. The tenders to bo addroesed "For Contract, No. 26." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. FAIRBURN, In charge of Road works. North of Auokland. Survey Office, Auckland, April 16th, 1880. TO CARPENTERS AND PAINTERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, tho 22nd Instant, for Erecting (labour only) and Painting a Building in Union street. Plans, &c, at our office, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. Education. "VTEW TON GRAMMAR SCHOOL IX (Rlv. Peter Mason, 8.A.) The Second Quarter will Hftgin on MONDAY NEXT, the 19th instant. Terms per Quarter: Pupils above 10 years, £1 lis (id: under 10 years, £1 Is; Drawing (extra), 10s 6d. Branches: English, Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics. Evening Class, per quartor, £2 2s; Private Tuition, £3 3s. Personal. IF the Gentleman who left some Luggage at the Raglan Hotel, does not call and settio his account within Seven Days, the Goods will bo sold to pay expenses. Board and Kesiaence. SUPERIOR Board and Residence with rcspectablo family; few minutes' walfe f rom junction of Grey and Queen-streets. Bath room, Piano, &c. Terms modora'e; references exchanged.—For address, apply Star Ofilce. (H OV ER NO R BROW-E HOTEL, XX HOBSON-STREET' Board and Lodging 20s per woo ■ <<___eroom) ___3 Auctions. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY). AT ARTHUR'S MART, To-morrow (Tuesday) A Box Personal Effects, Carpets, a Chest Tools. R. A B T H U R, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21. DRAPERY ~ FANCY GOODS WOOLLENS, TWEEDS, Etc. A. G. GRANT HAS received instructions to sell by auction on Wednesday next, 21st April, at the City Mart, at 11 o'clock, A Parcel of tho above Goods unreservedly. SATURDAY, APRIL 24, At 2 o'clock. DAY AFTER THE RACES AT ELLERSLIE. 20 VALUABLE BUILDING SITES, VILLA. SITES, VILLA RESIDENCE, &c, &c, &a To be Sold on tho Ground, Ellerslie, at 2 p.m. B. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from Mr. Robert Graham, to sell on tho Grounds at Ellerslie, near tho Station, on tho 21th April, 20 VALUABLE BUILDING SITES, boing unequalled for view; soil of the bo^t quality; within five minutes' walk ottho ltailway Station, and containing from i of a_ acra to 1 aero each. Also,— Four-roomed Cotttwte and largo allotment opposite tho Hotel. Ac present occupied by the Schoolmaster. Particular attention is called to this Sale, as the allotments a-o the bc3t in tho Ellerslie Estate. Trains will leavo Auckland Station for Ellerslie on Bay of Salo. at 12 o'clock, returning about 1 p.m. Return Tickets free ot charge, can bo had by applying to tho Auctioneer. Lunch provided. li. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. Alio, on the Ground on the same Date, about 2 p.m., A HAYSTACK, in the EUerslfe Gardens, containing about 20 tons Hey. R, C. GREENWOOD, 'Auctioneer. ■ rn»T,+.iT,,,_* t?^,^4, n_______.