in pieces. Mr Edger talks a great deal or Christ, aud sneers at Israel. Now I would ask him to whom did Christ coma, and what was his mission ? (Jhrist's own words were " I am not sent bat unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel." His mission was to redeem Israel. I presume Mr Kdgor will hardly argaa that his mission was a failure, and a? tin Jews n jected him we may be sure the ten tribed kingdom (now identified with the British nation) .accepted him. Christ's mission was to redeem Israel; Israel's mission ia to bring the Gouiile nations to Chi at. It ia perfectly clear that our Lord's disciples had no knowledge what ever until after the ascension that salvation wa? brought to-the Gentiles. The story of Peter and the Koman ceatuvion proves this. I would usk Mr Edger to ponder ovor the anecdote related in Matthew xv., where the Canaanite woman comei to Jesus. Not withstanding the extraordinary ingenuity displayed by theologians to prove that Christ's Kingdom is in the hearts of those people wuo "believe upon him, and there only yet the prophet Isaiah tells us that he is to reiga "in Zion and in Jerusalem, aud before hwanoiouts Kloriously,"obviou*ly an earthly kingdom. Israel's duty is pro phetically declared in the 119tU Psalm, '•Let the high praises ot God bo in their mouth, aud a two-edged sword iv their hand, to execute vengeance upoa the heathen, aud punishments upon the people." Mr Ed?er says, "as a mere question of identity, the mania is very harmless, and not worth live minutes attention from any wise man," and yet God Almighty declares that " his whole heart aud whole soul " is employed upon the restoration of his paopla to their own laud. Mr Edger, the wise man, can dismiss ia five minutes as a harm less mauia, what God Almighty i.s employ ing his whole heart and whole soul upon, for the identification of the people must take placj before their restoration." A " \YKLL Wisher" (Cambridge) send* a very l<>ug letter full of scripture references for the purpose of giviug " Anglo Israel', clear and distinct views of the nature of the Kingdoms typified iv Daniel 2-31. We cannot lind room for our correspondent's exposition, but quote one portion of it : — 1 read the present tihah of Persia as the leopard of Daniel 7-G, or the ram of Daniel 8-3 who will be made another Cyrus for th-: re-building of Jerusalem, and to this end will m*ke a seven years' covenant with the Jews tlie time of Daniel 9-27. I believe he will shortly hi inhered into power as au ally of England, for the carrying out of tha much needed reforms iv Central Asia, iv tho doing of which he gets ontanglad with the affairs ot the Pope, the result of which will be a crusade of Koman Catholic*, that wLI destroy the ram's powers. Tins will result in the breaking of the great Horn of the Popedom; and is the time of the last Horn of the ram that grows higher than the first, or tha time of the leopard of Daniel 7 beiug furnished with four head 3 and four wings. In a word, the result of this victory over the ram will be that four Cardinals will assume the Pope's power iv the affairs of the church, and so fulfil the words of Daniel 8-8. Now, as to the Fourth Kingdom, this will be the time of Great Britiau entering upon its mission of ruling the world by sea with a rod of iron, with Alfred, the sailor Prince.as Lord High Admiral, and also that time of the federation of the colonies of Great Britain with Albert Edward Priuco of Wales as President of thuir Congress.

"Lover of Truth," writes: "I was present when the conversation took place, and can solemnly testify to the truth of John Morrison's statements." He goes ou to say : " Knowing the Mormon principles a little better than P. Sorensen, 1 warn all who come within the hearing of proselyters to look upon them a3 wolves in sheep's clothing. I have been brought up among Monnous, all my life. In Scotland, sir, at this time, I know a woman named Mrs Deed, who has been thrown on ihe Parochial Board, her husband having gout! to Salt Lake City, and married anothev woman. Tueie.such is the religion professed amongst Mormons. 1 could tell more of their infamies, that would melt the hardest heart nnd arouse the indignation of evory just man,"

AJODNT ALBERT SCHOOL,—" A Settler" writes :—" la reference to the disputed school site at Mouut Albert, I think the dicision arrived at by the Board of Educa tion a juat and wise one. There is so little to choose between these two sites, if the Mount Albeit goutlemen add oue ucre to the acre already ottered, they cau have the school and hand back the old site to the original owner, who gave it when none others would ; it would uot be overtaxing their liberality^ to do this between them, and then this happy circle of friends have their select school, for after all, why should the children of Torn, Lick, and Harry, sit in the same house and be clas3-niates with the blue blood of Mount Albert. It is called the Mouit Albert School, yet children from all parts are there, just so, children from all parts, quite true, mauy of them poor enough no doubt, yet all have an equal right there. It is, 1 admit, annoying to the children of the swells to pass this school each morning on their way to the aristocratic schools of the city, when but for these children from all parts they could be taught at home in their own school at Mount Albert."

Hand-Loom Weaving.—Mr Albert Potter, of Hamilton, forwards us a long letter on tins subject, in connect'oi with the Royal Commission on 1 ojal Industriel-. After alluding to the necessity of extended industries to employ the people, and the improbability of woollen mills, employing any large number of bauds being estab lished; ho recommends the introduction of hand-loom weaving, which siill hold 3 its own in some parts of England and Wales. Upon the merits of his proposal Mr Potter expatiates with some enthusiasm : —"The comparison of baud-loom wove flannels, blankets, baises. series, &c, &c. with those made by machinery, are obviously in favor of the former, the wear being most treble. The loom occupies but a small space in the house, the work is of a very light nature and may be worked by male or female of all ages, and would be taken advantage of by persons who are above the lower order of colonists, who through adverse circum- Btances cannot descend to humbler pursuits. The loom is made of wood and easy of con struction. I would support two. The cost would bo about £9 each, with gear, stay*, &c. complete—make the looms in ihe colony from samples brought—stays, gear, shuttles, reels, spools, &c, &c, would form a small item to furnish mauy looms. The principle thing is to supply the weaver with the material suitable for the production of the article to be woven. Chain aud shute or warp and weft, which is all the goods are composed of except a little size, a spinniug frame managed by the hands would pro duce a large quantity of yarns. A single horse turning |the gear outside, the same would apply to the making of tweeds ; according to the local demand for yarns, the number of spinning-frames could be in creased. The competition between spinners end also weavers would insure a good article at a fair price. Spinning and weaving upon this sure and simple plan once introduced, would only be an intro duction to carpet-weaving, the worsted for hearth and finger rugs is produced from the same spinning frames, with the addition of a doubling machine for the threads—and looms equally simple are in the houses of the workmen. With the introduction of the loom and spiuning-frames, the weaver and the spinner conld be brought out as emigrants. For the country to wait for a large and costly plant with the manifold demands upou it, and that located at a certain place, to become of any practical value, ia very uncertain. By the intrduc tion of tho frame spinning-jenny, and cot tage hand-loom weaving, it would spread through the colony at once—is open to persons of every grade and very limited means, and would be eagerly taken advan tage of by nearly all families iv country districts, and by those in towns, as there is always a ready markot for such manufacture Thehandloom at a moment's notice releiving the demands of the individual orfamily, and as a consequence the market would be kept well supplied with home - irado produce. Having been a JJrussel's carpst manufacturer, and practically acquainted with the hand-loom and materials required for the manufacture of carpets, I can say that the machines referred'to would spin tho worsted, a loom for which complete would cost not more than £25. The refuse of our wook hare v/ould make a superior article to any imported, as all carpets arc made of coarse wools—the quality would bs finer, and tho colour softer. The cost of a piec3 of hand-loom made be3t five-frame Brussels carpet iv England is about 3s 6d per yard wholesale, sold in the colonies at 7s to 8s per yard. The plants for the manu facture of the goods referred to above would not cost more thau £5 to £G00."

The Lost Tbibes,—Three letters treat very voluminously of the Anglo - Israel question. -'An Identity Believer "re marks] :—" Sir, —Mr. Edger's reply to Anglo Israel's letter of tha 7th. April, as iv many of his other letters he quotes Christ's sayings aud examples. Now I would ask Mr. E;lger what thinks he of Christ's ' What i 3 a Christian ?' Does he believe in tha eilicacy and all-sufficiency of Christ's atonement? Docs he believe sal vation to be a Free Gift? Has he thronghly read the Identity question? Has he ever met an individual who has so read and disbelieves it? If h3 does not believe vliat tho New Testament, which he quotes, says of Christ, he should not quote it to refute a subject he evidently does uot clearly understand, and is perhaps

prej udicod against by having read some of the one-sided refutations before reading the theory itself. Until Mr. Edger undertauds the fubjoct better I would advise him to leave it alone, aud follow the advice given by Gamaliel, Acts, V. 38. 39. I did not believe the ' Identity mania " as Mr. Edger rails it, :v:d was perhaps more opposed to it than he, but siuco 1 have read it aud the'other side also, I can now subscribe myself An Identity Believer." Gardiner, the Bushranger.-—V cor respondent aska for the facts connected with the reprieve of this rulliau.—He wa? par densd by Sir Hercules Robinson, in July 1574, on coudition that he should leave the ci 1 ny. We are not aware whether the Government furnished him with the money to tako him away. lie went to San Fran cisco where we believe he still keeps a drinking saloon. Since the exercise of the clemency of the Cro<vn, colonial Governors lias been prohibited ia their Commissions from granting pardons ou the condition of exile.

Nautical Hints.—Sir, Many practical ideas are to be picked from the public papers. The old barque Wellington would afford a good chance to prove one or two of them. I road of a shimnaster who, by hanging a spar over the side with a tub attached to the c id and allowing th 3 vessel to be continually ou the roll, was enabled to keep the ship"free without exhausting his crew. " Another genius pumped with a windmill. She may probably require two, but there is plenty of room on her deer. There would be no extra charge by Boreas for wind. Hoping this will draw out other practical ideas, and enable them to take the old tub to her destination,—l am, &c, Practical.

Fire Insurance Charges. — "J.A." writes : You had a short time ago, several letters in your valuable and widespread paper, on the subject of the present pecu liarly high and oppressive rates charged in this city for lire insurance. In the letters anawciiug them, from the other side, I couli liud no proper explanations or justifi able reasons put forward, sufficient to excuse snch a sudden rise in the prices, as had just taken place, and was the immediate cause of the complaint. Nor can I discover that tho United Insurance Companies offer any better explanation, reason or excuse, for their late questionable conduct, in forming into a " Trade's Union" against their insurers— against the already down-trodden, burden bearing, tax-paying and often otherwise tin fortuuatc property-holder, thin that. If we can get higher and higher rates, and compel them by force of circumstances, however much our insurers foci it—wo mean to have them. Something ought to bo done in the meantime, in tho interests of common justice and pity.

THE SHIPWRIGHTS RULES.

(To the Editor),

Silt,—As tiie shipwrights of this port have of late well ventilated their grievances, it might bo a<? well to review a few of their rales. In the lirst place tbe number of feet of caulking per day, is down in black and white. If a man can do more, and doe 3 ac cordiugly, he is lined for his industry. Do you wonder, Mr Editor, that builders and owners object to so absurd a rule, which simply encourages idleness ; and when a vessei requires little or no caulking, but is overhauled through some accident to tho hull, a considerable part of the day muot bj wasted, as was admitted by the men em ployed lately on the Sophia. It is bad enough I'uat now for vessels, without having to pay mea who are not allowed to work eight hours for a day in all cases. Next como3 the equality of wages. Can you imagine rules better framed to smother the ambition to excel,or quickness in execution ? Where, sir, would tho British navy v je if the regulations were framed ou this system. The guns shall only be fired in action so many times an hour, .and the sails shall only be stowed so many timoi a week. Perhaps this rule account* for tho quantity ot material oue sees spoilt occauonally by some incompetent workmen, who arc rarely lowers by thuir mistakes. Now the rule as to what constitutes a day's work requires some explanation, if the report I heard tlic other day be true (nhicli I hope, sir, will be contradicted.) It is this. Two shipwrights woro employed a week or two ago by a steamboat company to do some slight repairs to a boat ou the coast. Their travelling expenses, board and lodging, were all supplied by the em ployer. They were six days and a half away, including the time they were travel ling, and yet they were modest enough to charge only eighteen days each. If this bej true, it beats walUing agaimt time — for these energetic fellows must have worked in their sleep, and gone about with hammer in one hand and fork in the other. They certainly deserve a medal. Another rule deserves mention. No Society man can work in the employ of an Auckland builder who employs any non-Society man, and yet the Society men are allowed to work anywhere on the Coast, with anyone, at any vessel, and they invariably work two hours per day more than in Auckland, and in Auckland they work at house-building with anyone. I wonder the joiners do not retaliate. The intention ot thi-j rule is evi dently to drive all the building dows tho Coast, as was the ca^e in Loudou a few years ago, and now scarcely a vessel of any description ia built there, owing to such rules. I would suggest, in conclusion, that the shipwrights modify some of the rules referred to, and that the owners confer with a committee of tho Society, rind then L think the result might be a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.—Yours, &c,

Surveyor

[We believe mutual consultation and discussion between masters and men is tho best means of settling such differences. And failing that, a reference of disputes to arbitration.—Ed. E.S.]

PATENT TOTALISATOR.

(To the Editor). SIR, —In order to correct a misapprehension that might be caused by the arrest of per sons carrying ou counterfeit totalisators at Ellerslie, I forward you the correspondence that passed between myself and the Racing Clv b, explaining the reason why I refused to take my totalisator to tho course. You will ses by the correspondence that the secretary first wrote to me, when iv Sydney, as the sole patentee of the genuine totalisator, aud that I informed him that it was my intention to come to the Auckland Races, when I should bs prepared to enter into a satisfactory arrangement with the Club. On my arrival, I offered to work the totaliaator in conjunctioa with the Club, giving them half the profits,an arrangement which had been assented to by the Dunedin Club tor Queen's Birthday. They declined, but offered to sell me the sole right on the course for £60, which I declined, because the instrument can only bj worked legiti mately, and 1 should be bound to sell £1,000 worth of tickets to cover expenses. This I could not expect to do, and therefore did not ■ take my totalisator on the course. In the correspondence, you will ob serve (hat I pointed out to the Club that swindling might be perpetrated with false totalisator.', and the result of the counter feit machines proves what I stated. Tho following letters passed with reference to the sale of the totalisator rights for the course :— Star Hotel, Auckland, 15th April. I wrote: Wm. Percival, Esq , Secretary of the Auckland Racing Club : — Devr Sir, —Referring to the conversation with you of tho last days, I perteive from to-day's "New Zealand Herald" that Messrs B. Tonks and Co. have received instructions to sell to-morrow the right of utilizing the totalisator at the Autumn Meeting on your Club's racecourse. I draw your attention to the legal notice of my solicitors, Messrs Moorhouse, Edwards, aud Cutter, which appeared on. the 10th of March in the "New Zealand Herald."—Yours, &c, SIECtFEIED FRANCK, Patentee of the Totalisator for N.Z. Star Hotel, Auckland, April 15. To Messrs. B. Tonks & Co., Aucklaud. Dear Sirs, —Percaiving ia this day's "New Zealand Herald" that you advertise to sell tht) right of utilising totalisators at the Autumn Meeting, I beg to draw your attention to the legal notice, which appeared in the same paper ou the 10th of March, as per enclosed copy and annexed extract of the Patent Law, that you are going to infringe my patent. —Yours truly. SISGFRIED FRANCK. Patentee ot the Totalisator for N.Z. The sal 3of utilising the totalisator was con sequently withdrawn, but after the stewards refused my offer, the sole right was sold to Mr W. Adams. I asked Mr Percival last Thursday night how much he would charge me for admittance with the instrument on Friday on the course, but ho replied that it was sold to Mr Adam?, aad I mist treat with him. I degraded myself even so far as to offer to the infriugers of my own patent, Messrs Richards, Adams, and Corbett, and the original buyer of the right Mr William Adams 20 per cent of my profits, if they would allow me to come in side the racecourse last Friday, but would uot grant ma permission uule3s I would pay 50 per cent, which I declined to accept. I do not want to say anything about the treatment of myself by the Club, As my patent haviug bean infringed by the Club I intend to placo the matter iv the

hands of my Wellington solicitors, who will take necesaary steps to vindicate my rights. —Yours &c,

SIEGFREID FRAKCK. Patentee of the Totalizator for New Zea^ laud. Auckland, April 2Cth 1880.

Mahetoa Crowned King of Samoa.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

APIA, April 13. On the 12th Mahetoa was auoiuted King of Samoa.

Ou the following day the Steiuberger party hoisted a Hag aud threatened to rebel, aad unless the representatives of foreign powers Interfere, the affair may result seriously.

Visit of the Native Minister.

DEPUTATIONS TO-DAY.

Anyone passing along Princes-street at an early hour this morning must have been surprised at the unwonted appearance of bustle and energy which that thoroughfare presented. All along Waterloo Quadrant from the Supreme Court, aud along Short land-atreet from the Post Oflice, groups of Maoris might have been seen engaged in animated discussions. In Princes-street the crowd thickened, and it was evident that some unusual event had happened. Maoris were everywhere. Filling the sit ting-rooms of the hotels, squattiug about door steps, leaving over feaces, or crowd ing the passage leading iuto the Civil Com missioner's ollice, together with Pokeha lawyers, land agents, surveyors, interpreters, billet-hunters,et hoc genus oniue. Inquiry showed that these patiout individuals repre sented a large number of deputations, wait ing for an opportunity to interview the Native Minister ova great variety of sub jects, which have been for some time past on the tapis.

THE KOTOItUA ROAD,

Ouc of tlie.se which was headed by Pvlr K. E. M. Campbell, had reference to the pro posed road from Cambridge to Rotorua. After a gieat deal of careful negotiation, the native prejudice agaiust this road has been overcome, and they have consented to set aside a line of road, one chain wide, stipu lating, however, for the payment of a merely nominal sum, as some formal acknow ledgement of the surrender of their laaua over the land. The Native Cilice, however, have demurred to the amount, and offered a less sum, aud it.was with the view of ar ranging the matter that tho deputation waited on Mr Bryco to-day, The proposed road is one of great importance to the Pro vincial district of Auckland, as it would open up through traffic between Auckland and the Lakes via Cambridge, thereby sav ing much time and expense, and rendering the journey much easier and more pleasant for invalids than the route now used.

TAURA.NGA. LANDS,

Mr A. McDonald, M.11.U, Captaiu Morris, Mr Quintal, and other East (Joa«t residents waited ou the hon. Mr Bryce with reference to the question of open ing up land for sale in tho Tau ninga district. The deputation was introduced by Mr Sheehan. They pointed out that an immense area of land now urgently required for settlement was withdrawn trom lease or sale by the late Government, and asked that tho proclamation be renewed.

HE NARK KAIIIAU'S CANOE,

Henare Kaihau waited on Mr Bryce in order to come to some agreement as to the sum to be paid in satisfaction of compensa tion awarded by the Native Affairs Com mittee. Duriug the Waikato war of ISG3 ---64 Henare Kailiau's tribe possessed a valua ble war-canoe called " Tolti-a-Tapiri," 120 ft. in length and elaborately carved. This cauoe was taken by the troops though the tribe was loyal. List session the natives petitioned for compensation, and a sum of £700 was awarded. Proposals were after wsirds submitted by Mr Krycn to pay one fourth of tho amount in satisfaction of the claim, which ho considered ample compensa tion. The natives, however, wanted £300 at least. The result of the interview between Mr Bryce and Henare Knihau was that the chief was allowed further time to consider tho oiler.

THE KOMATA ROAD.

Mr Brodic, Chairman of tin Thames County Council, and otheiv, had an inter view with the Native Minister and Attor ney-General on Monday regarding tho con struction of tho KomataKoad. The matter is under consideration.

Cricket Matches.

Wfst End v. cari-ton.

A match was played on Saturday afternoon on the Domain cricket ground, which re sulted in a victory for the West Eud. There was some capital play, and much interest felt in the progress of the game. The West End scored 94, and the Carltou 39.

Artillery v. No. 3 Company.

This was a very interesting match be tween two picked elevens. The Artillei y band was present and performed a number of lively airs, under the direction of Band master Hunter. The following are tho scores : — No. 3 Company. Autillehy. Adama, run out .. 10 W. Goorgo, b Brown 7 Nicholson, b Mcars.. 9A. Hendry, b Bealo 17 A. Beale, bMe him .. 0 Nairn, b tfealo .. 3 •Joffo, b Mears .. 0 A. Hears, not out _ 28 Yon Stunner, b Moars 0 \V. Millar, b Brown 1 G. <Jrey, b Mears .. 6 Hell c Yon Hturmer 3 Bartlett, b Meara .. 0 Grunt, b »dums . -i Biown, not out .. 3 Wooliey, b li-ato .. 1 Calilll, b Nairn .. 3 J. Gaorgo. b Koule.. 3 H, Biggs, b Nairn .. 0 Allen, to bat.. .. 0 K. Jiimes, b Moara .. S KUiott. to bit .. 0 Kxt'ras .. ..IS Extras .. ..12 Total .. ..63 Total .. ..85 On Saturday last n, cricket match was played between the To Kopuru Harlequins and the To Aratapu Cricket Club. T. S. Webb, Ksq., with his usual liberality, kindly granted the use of his paddock. The fair sex added eclat to the occasion by their presence, and the greatest harmony existed throughout the game. The follow iug is the scoring :— TE KorCRU H*Rt,EQUINB. First Innings. Second Innings, r.inflloy, run out .. .. G b Pivott.. .. 0 Frost, c Houlihin .. 1 c Basaett _ 5 Liowrie, c Uou ihau .. 7 cA, Webb .. 8 I-iogge, c Bassott .. .. G b Houlihan .. 10 Rope, b Pivott .. ..7 b Houlihan .. 0 lUohardson, c Johnson.. 16 b Pivott.. .. i Black, b Pivott .. ..0 runout .. ..1 Davis, run out .. .. 0 b Pivott.. .. 1 Molloy, not out .. .. 6 not out .. .. 8 Dodi, c Bassett .. .. 0 b Pivott.. .. 0 Howard b Houlihan .. 0 b Houlihan .. 1 ]3yes i Byo .. „ 1 Total 53 Total .. .. S7 Te Aratapo" C C. Smith, b Richardson .. 0 bLeggo.. .. G Powell, b Leggo .. .. 7 bLeggo.. .. 6 Walkor, b Richardson .. 1 bLeg&e.. .. 5 Houlihan, b Richardson 0 c Dodd .. .. 7 Joimson, b Richardson.. 1 b Richardson .. 0j Pivott, b Lrtgge .. .. 2 bLoggo.. .. 5 Bassett. b Lesgo .. .. 2 b Richardson .. 3 T. Webb, c Frost.. .. 0 bLoggo.. .. 0 Johnson, b Kichardson.. 3 h Hichardaon .. 1 A. Webb, b Leggo .. 1 bLsgge.. .. 2 Ludlow, not out .. ..1 not'out .. ..0 Byes 5 Bye 3.. .. i Total 23 Total .. .. 39 The return match between the Point Chevalier and Excelsior Cricket Clubs, which was played on Saturday last, resulted iv a draw. The Excelsior team won the toss, and went first to the wickets. They made a flue stand, and the score stood at 167 before the tenth wicket had fallen. Wad dingham, by very steady play, contributed 29, Colgan 19, Laing 10, and Testro 12. The Point Chevalier team went to the wickets at five o'clock, and when the stumps i were drawn they had scored 31. Of tbis number, Lawrence, not out, contributed IG.

Irish Relief Fund.

The following additional Subscriptions have been received by His Worship the Mayor :—A Friend, 5s ; A Lady, 3s ;W. Thorne, 10j ; A Friend, £1 ; Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, £5 ; Another Saxon, £1 ; 11. J. Pearson, 2s Gel, Collected by P. Gleeson at new building : —P. Gleoson, 10s ; T. Moylan, 5s Gd ; T. Lupton, 5s Gd ;F. 8., 2s; A.C. 3s ; W. W., 25;D.W.,25; 0.C.,25; S.H., 3s; W.J., 2s Gd ; M.L., 5s ; W. Lockwood, 53 : total, £2 7s6d. E. Hewitt, £2 2s ; Maclean and Co., £2 2s ;W.L. U. Williams, £1; John Hough ton aud Sons, £1; Richard Wright, £1 ; Major Wilson, £1 ; Jamca Halley, £1; F. Rose, £1; R. Kirkwood, £1; J. P. Camp bell, £1; A. Bouner, £1 ; Patrick Meagher, 5s ;J. Willoughby, 5s ; William Fogarty, 10s ; John Ryan, ss; James O'Brien, 10s ; Charles Doyie, 103 ; net proceeds of concert, £23 10s ; Tamahere escate subscription, £5 5s Gd : total, £44 43 Gd. Details of the Tamahere estate subscrip tion :-W. A. Graham, £1 Is ; Mrs. W. A. Graham, 10s ; S. S. Graham, £1 Is ; Miss Hicksou, 10s ; Thomas Penuell, Gs ; Mrs. Pennell, ss; James Pennell, 10s; James O'KuefFe, 5s ; Mrs O'Keeffe, ss; Israel Petherill, 5s ; Young, ]s Gd ; Munro, Is Gd ; John Sullivan, 2s Gd ; Robert Wilson, 3s : total, £5 5s 611.

" What is the need of having a standing armny V deniinded a peace joarnal. A'o need' whatever. Let them sit down. — " Eockland Courier."

Arrival of the Arawata.

RUSSELL, this day

The Arawatn, from Sydney, anived at Russell at 1.30 o'clock. She left Sydney on the 21st at 7.30 p.m. She experienced a fresh head wind for two days after leaving Sydney, and flue weather since. Passengers' for Auckland :—Mr and t£n Blackund aud 4 children, Miss 1 obinson, Mrs Atkins and 2 children, Mr Sorainers, Mr R. Ncilson, Mr Welsh, and S steerage, 200 tons cargo, also 52 China men for the South, and 12 other passengers.

Alleged Incendiarism

NAPIER, this day

! A diabolical attempt was made this morning to bum down the Corporation offices. On the messenger coming to the offices at 9 o'clock he found afire smoulder ing iv the grate iv the collectors office, and a large hole burnt in the floor, lie found the floor had been strewed with kerosene, bufc the cocoa nut matting had only smouldered, preventing the lire spreading to the walls. It is not known at iresent how it was done, but the poiice have a clue. It in lucky it was dis covered, for if the building had causrht, the post and telegraph offices close by it would not havebecu saved, aud seveial buildings on the other side of the road would have c.uight, aud in tho buildiugs which are oc cupied by the Kducatiou Board, County Couucil, Corporation, Stamp Department, and Property and Land Tax Departments, many valuable documents would have been lca^. The man, after committing the deed, coolly washed his hands in the Town Clerk's lavatory. Mr Oliver, Minister, P.W., arrived in Napier by the Penguin this morning. Arthur Sketchley opens in the Theatre Royal this evening.

Stack Burning.

INVERCAKGILL, this day. ON Saturday night seven stacks of wheat, on the farm of W. Johnson, at Wrey'a bush, was destroyed by lire, also 1,000 bushels of threshed oats and stacks of straw, valued at £:!0, belonging to Landlow, manager to Murray, Roberts aud Co. There was no in surancu. Incendiarism is suspected.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdonahl, Esq., R.M.)

UNDEFENDED CASKS.

Judgments fob Plaintiffs.—ln the following case 3 judgment went for the plaintiffs) in default of appcarauce by or for the defendants :—Auckland School Com mittee v. Christopher J5. Kerry, £70 13s 4d, for rent; Same v. Win. King, £58 15s (id, for rent; Same v. llichard Joyce, £43 10s, for rent; Same v. Arthur Pamell and I). 0. Boylau, £57 10s, for rent. In the above cases Mr Brooklield appeared on behalf of the School Commissioners. Brown, Camp ball and Co. v. George May, £76" 9* 2d, balance of account (Mr A. E. Whitakcr for plaiutiil's). It was slated that since the issue of tho summons tho defeudaut hud paid £-10 of the claim on account, and judgment was therefore given for the remainder. JUDGMENT CONFESSED. Andrew Stevens v. Kobert Logan.—Claim £27 4s, balance of account. Mr '1 heo. Cooper appeared for tho defendant, and on his behalf coufessed judgment. ADJOURNKD CASES. J. E. lianderaou v. James Carnell.— Claim, £83 9*, on a judgment summons.— Mr J. A. Tolo, on behalf of tho judgment creditor, applied for a month's adjournment of the case, by which time it was expected that the claim would be satisfied.— Granted. Alfred A. Precco v. Eubort Cadhniore.— Claim, £11 18-s, balance of account.—Mr Tiico. Cooper said that he had been re quested by hH friend, Mr Tyler, to apply for a month's adjournment of this ease, and also of another between the same parties, in which a sum of £29 was claimed in respect of services rendered —The applica tion was granted. DEPENDED CASU. K. O'C. Uigff3 v. John Lamb.—-Claim £100, damages.—This was an action brought to recover for loss sustained to plaintiiTa yacht by a raft of improperly-moored piles belungin" to the defendant. The evid ence" had been taken cm a previous Court day, nnd it only remained now for the" learned cmiusel (Mr Lusk) for Hie plaintiff', and Mr. S. ilcskoth for the defeudent) to deliver their arguments, aud for Ilis Honor to give his decision. When the case was called upon His Honor said that he had looked into the matter and he was prepared to give judgement subject to any arguments which the council might lay before him. lie made this statement in aider that it might nut be thought that ho had come to a fore gone conclusion and therefore ignored everything that might bo urged that morning. Mr; Lusk then offered his contention aud at some length discussed tho question of "contributory negligence " indicating as he did so the distinction butweeu various kinds of negligence. Mr. S. llesketh replied and then Uia Honor having reviewed tho arguments of the learned gentlemen delivered jucgement. After stating that the defendant was charged with negligently, improperly, aud unskilfully leaving certain logs iv the Wai temata, and that they were forced and driven against, and broke up, the plaintiffs yacht, His Honor went on to recite the particulars of tho case. Having touched upon the leading points raised on either side, he then paid that he was of opinion— (1) That defendant, ir. anchoring and leaving the raft where it was left, was just as much negligent as a person who leaves timber on a highway. I must also hold, on the evidence, which combines theory aud practical proof, that the mode of attaching the logs together was so defective as to amount to negligence. (2) I must hold the plaintiff guilty of negligence iv the manner of attaching the yacht to the moor ings, and on tliw point we also have iv ovideuce tneory andpracticalresult, and this negligence ot the plaintiff appears to have been so conducive to the injury as to pre clude his recovering iv respect of the undoubted negligence of the defendant. In each case the act of negligence is the same : each employs sound moorings, but im properly attaches to them the object to be secured ; while if the negligence of either plaintiff or defendant had not occurred, no injury would have ensued. He was not to give Judgment for the plaintiff. At the desire of Mr Lusk, judgment was therefore recorded for the defendant, as he intended to appeal.

The Court theu rose.

Caledonian Gold Mining Company.

A MEETING of this Company was hold at noon to-day at the Company's oflico, Mr C. J. Stone presiding. The object of the meeting, as stated by the Chairman, was to consider the adrisability of winding up the present Company, and forming it afresh. Mr 0, J. Stone proposed, and Mr Lennox seconded, " That the Caledonian Gold mining Company be wound up voluntarily, and formed afresh under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860, and that it be called the Caledonian Goldminins; Company (Limited)." Mr Brown asked why the Joint Stock Comptiny's Act jhad been chosen in prefer ence to any other. There were a great many shareholders, whose proxies be held, preferred that the Company should be formed under the District Mining Act.j The Join Stock Company's Act left a great deal in the hands of the directors, to which some shareholders objected. He -would move "That the new Company be found under the Gold Mining Company's Act, 1572." Much discussion arose as to whether Mr Brown Mas in order in moving tho [amend ment, as the meeting was called by adver tissment "To bo formed under tho Joint Stock Company's Act." Eventually the chairman said he would put Mr Brown's amendment, still doubting the legality of the steps. The question was then put to the meeet ing and resulted as follows :—For the amendment, 2 ; against 7. It was therefore declared negative, The original motion was then put to tho meeting, and carried almost unanimously. MrPortorproposed " that the qualification of dircclore be 25 shares." Mr White seconded. Mr Brett proposed r«s an amendment, "that the qualification of directors be at least 50 shares." This amendment was seconded, and on being put to the meeting resulted as follows :—For, G ; ■against, 7. Ihe original proposition was then put to the meeting aud declared carried. Mr Brett moved " That the present directors remain in office until the {end of the present year." Mr White seconded, and on being put to the meeting was carried unanimously. The Chairman proposed " That Mr Ja3. Stoddartbcappointed liquidotor, which was duly seconded and carried unanimously. A vote oE thanks to the Chairman termin ated the proccediugp.

Latest Cape News

[REUTEE'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

THE BOERS,

Cape Town, March 29.

The Boer agitation has not died out, but has at least subsided. Mr Joubert and Kruger, two of their leaders, are going to stump the whole colony, where they are likely not to get much countenance. Natal has been feasting the parting Governor, Henry Buliver, and preparing to. welcome the coming one, Sir George Colley. THE BASUTOES. The Basutoes remain in a state of almost passive rebellion. They have not given up their aims, nor has the Government attempted to enforce the proclamation of the Peace Preservation Act. It is generally believed thut no decisive action will be taken uutil the meeting of the Cape Par liament. Ou tho sth of May, a registered letter-bag from Kimberley to England was opened by some thief, who is supposed to have secreted himself in the general post-office. Every package containing diamonds was rilled of its contents. The toss, which is believed to exceed £5000, falls principally on the banks, who have been iv the habit of insuring diamonds against los 3. No trace of thief or thieves has been found.

The Fatal Railway Acci dent.

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION).

CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. At the inquest held tbi-a morning on the body of T. Dully, railway porter, killed yes terday at Addiugton Station, the verdict of accidental death was returned. The evi dence showed that after the deceased had uncoupled the waggons he signalled to the engine-driver to come back, 'i'he driver did so, aud the diseased, jumping on to the handle of the break, in jumping, ho miased his hold, aud was trying to turn round when he fell across the line before the engine. The gate-keeper, who saw the accident, at once cried out, aud tho driver reversed the engine, but knew there was something on tho line from the tenders jumping. When lie got down, he found deceased quite dead, lyiug between the leading and bogie wheels of the engine. Some of the jurors, before giving their verdict, remarked on the dauger ous practice of railway employes riding on the break-handles, "and considered that a man 55 years of age was too old to be let do shunting work.

Sporting.

TIIB following are the weights declared for tho Ellen-die Cup and Hurdle Races, to take place on the 21th May next :—

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, HONDAV, APRIL 4>o, 1880.



Elleuslie Cup, l| Miles. St. lb. Ariel 8 S Soukar ... ... ... 8 4 Vampire 7 12 Numa 7 7 King Quail 7 4 Maid of Honour 7 4 Libeller 7 2 Laertes ... ... ... G 13 Resolution G 12 Yatapa G 10 Sauntcrcr G 10 Malvern G 9 [Jolden Crown G G Xantippe ... ... ... G 4 Gildetoy G 0

Hurdle Rack, 2 Miles.

St. lb. Harry Mount 11 5 Toiii'Finn 10 7 Ratcatcher... ... .. 10 7 Harold 10 0 Young Sledmcro 10 0 Akcake 9 7 No Name 9 5 The Lark 9 0 Flying Beauty . ... 9 0 g*K^ woJHandic_ppo_.



Wanted. WANTED, the Ladies and a tew of the S-'nslblo Mon to road (ho largo lot of Fresh Bargains *in Damplor's now Advertise ment in the 3rd column jth page WANTED, ayoiiug Man to work horses on a station, and look after catt'o.—Apply at tliis ollice. WANTED, a Carpenter for the country. — 'pply at this oilioo. WANTED, a general Servant.—Apply Mrs Kdgocumbo, opposite KnKlno-houso Western SprlnKa, ___^ .^____ AINTED, a Rood Milliner.—T. Short, Queen street ANTED for the Boot Trade, two or three good liench Hands; constant employmont to stonily hands.—Princo and D*vy, Ciowu Hoot Factory, Grey-utrcot. ANTKD, 2 Rood Carpenters'.—Apply on t ho works at the foot of Hobnon-Btri>ct. W~ "ANTED, a Bilker and Small Goods Man for the country.—Apply at one? to Dnller.'a Dining-rooms, threo doora from Tneatro Itojal. YjLT ANTED for the Thames, a good t V Plain C'ooV; blbo, a Housemaid —Apply Mrs Thompson, Mrs deal's, Karangahtipo Kotid, n< ar tho windmill. VRT ANTED, a cjood General Servant; T V must bo ab!o to cook.—Mrs V'ynyard, Grafton Rjad. VB7 AN TED, a good Dairy of Butter, v V SO'.bs wookly. I'uid cash on delivery.— Apply this Offlco. WANTED, a good General Servant; refcrencoj roqulrcd. — Apply to Mrs Rowen, Sullolk Hotol, College Koad. ANTISD, a Girl about 1G for house" work in a small family.—App'y Stau qnice. W" ANTED, a good General Servant Glrl.-Mrs W. Barr, Onchunga. WANTED, a good General Servant for tho country; references rcqulro I.—Mrs Thomas, St. Stephou'a Road, Parnelt. WANTED, a respectable Girl to make herself generally unoful, —Mr Irvine, American Store, Alexandra-street. WANTED, a young Man who can Plough and Drive to bo usuful on a Dairy Farm.—Apply to Goo. Wilson, Cox Crook, Kic'jirsond. WANTED, a General Servan t; also, a young Man to mako himself gonoraily useful.—Mr. Kdgar, Dyer, weiioslcy-street East. W "ANTED, for Cash, Dressed Flux, Dried Fungus and Beeswax.—John Roid and Co., 26,J2ueon-Btroot. _ _ WANTED, a Man Cook for a Hotel Cambridge ; must have good refor onoes.—Apply tomorrow morning at the Star Hotel, or to T. Macky, Fo t-3treot. WANTED, by a competent Dress and Habitmaker, two respectables Appren tices ; cuttinpr and fitting taught.—Apply, houao next Butchers B<ore, Karangahapo Road. \\T ANTED, a respectable General Ser- V V vant for a private family near town; no young children.—Apply at this Office for address. WANTED, a steady, respectable Nurse girl.—Apply Mrs Carearan, 20 Welling ton-street. \\l ANTED, until noon on Wcduesday, W tho 23th inst. Tenders for the Erection oC Two Four-roomed Oottagf s at Newmarket. For plane and specifications apply to JAMES MASON, Parnoll Nnrscrleß. ANTED, a respectable Person to Adopt a flro baby Boy three months' old having no mother.—Address, by lettc, "F.C.." Stab Offlco. WANTED to Kent, a Cottage of seven rooms. In a healthy locality: scoria soil. —Address, -with full particulars, " Box 133," Post-off] co. ANTED, a Cottaee (on terms), within ton minutes walk of P. 0.; £10 down and 25s weekly. -Address " Cottage," Star OJlloe. ANTRD to Let, an 8-Btalled Stable, In tho city.—Apply A. Maokie, Roya Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham etreot. VVT-fINTED KNOWN.— Taranaki Dye- Yt ing and Cleaning Kst&blighment haa Removed to thi foot of Wakoflold-flreet, next to Mr Blomfleld's, Painter. ANTED, a Regular Supply of Fruit, Vegetables, E?as, Milk and other Produce, at the Now Shop, to bo openod on Saturday next, May 1, by R. Harrow, o£ 1 ondor., adjoining Mr Wooi'c, Butcher, and tho Pon sonby Club llotol-___ W~ANTED~KNOWN.-A Good Supply of First cla?s Fresh Butter at Mrs Qrleo's, Giocer and Fruiterer, Newmatket. \Y A » T E D" The Ladies to know that they can buy Under wear at loss than manufacturers' prices at the New Establishment, 17i, Queen-street (opposite tho Thistle Hotel). V\r ANTE D. Tho Ladies to come and sco the Newest and Latest Fashions In Millinery at the New Estab lishment, 171, Queen-street (opposite the Thistle Uotpl). WANTED, by a youug Married Man, with two children, a situation a Stock man ; understands tho business thoroughly; or take charge of a small farm; understands the dairy.-Apply to E. M. Hallott, Butcher, Par nell. WANTED KNOWN.—Ladies' Satin Trimmed Hats, 4s 6d, worth 10a ; Satin and Velvet Bonnets, from 10s 6d; Fresh Variety of Frillings, fee., cheap. — Mrs Whitehead, Milliner, Nowto-. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Timber can now bo Purchased at tho Yards of D. Goldio, Albert-street, close to Dock. He having purchased between 300,000 and 400,000 feet of Seasoned Timber on iMivar.tageous torma, will be prepared to L:'vo cuEt.mjra the benefit of his purchase.



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.-Shipwrights in other parts of tho Colony are requested not to notice advertisements calling for Ship wrights, as it is a trade dispute, and can only have for i's object the overstocking of the labour market, which is already overduno. ANTKD ~KN OWN, the Auckland Timber Company have on hand such Jar^e stocks of timber of every description, together with Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Turnery Work, they are compelled to sell. Now is the time to build. Present prices can only. continue until the heavy stocks are fold. Job lots of second class. Face cuts, Sabs, &c. ■Kirewood2a Gdper load. Sawdust and shavings reo. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr nnd Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Sh ngtfes, House Blocks, Palings, Posts, Rails, ani. Firewood in their Yard, Custom-house-street" West, opposite end of Hobson-street. N.B.—The increasing demand for Whito Pino has induced them to arrange for a constant supply. ANTED.-A young Lady, recently from london, and experienced in Tuition, desires Engagement an Governess in a family; qualifications; thorough EDgiish; good music; French acquired at Paris and Geneva; German and drawing (t-outh Ken sington certificate!; unexceptionable references. —Address " Z.Y.X.," Evening Star Office. Vy' ANTED KNOW N. To All in Want of Money.—L. H. Neu megen is prepared to advanco tho same on parsonal or any other security, repayable br Weekly instalments.—Note the address: 165, Queen-street, opposito'the Savings Bank. T^T ANTED KMO WN, a first-class Stock of Cloths and Twoeda; good workmanship and moderate prices ara the distinguishing features of " The Pantheon." FOPD, Tailor, 166. Queen-street. VySTHERE shall we get our Boots in Tf future? Why, at the Cheap Boot Shop, corner of Upper Queen street and Market Entrance, whero we buy for cash at the cheapest possible rata, and get a first-claes article. No booking to pay for. Como one, como all, and sco for yourselves. A large stock to Belect from. mo BOOTMAKERS—Wanted to Let, a JL a Shop and Dwelling, without Stock, now in tho occupation of Mr Oates, Boot-maker, Queen streot, Onehunga, and doing a good Trade.—Apply to Mies O'Brien, on the premises. For Baie. FOR SALE, an Original Selection of 145 Acres, about two miles from Little Omaha harbour by a eood road ; steamer twice a week ; land lies to tho Bunny side, facing to and with large frontage to tho soa, and surrounded by old settlers ; ono corner of tho property runs down to a small cove or bay; Land gooi, but a little broken ; mixed bu*h and pohutukawa; supposed to contain coal as it crops out i!i several p'acee. Price (cash), £125: or, by lnatal'iuents, 20s par acre.—J. Angus, Newmarket. T>IANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS JT For Sale or Hiro on terms to suit all Uuyers—Weokly or Monthly Payments. All kinds of Musical Instruments Exchanged, Tuned or Repaired.—WEßß'd Music Saloon, Wellesloy-street. flj^Oß SALE, a First-class Farm, near HJ Auckland, on very easy terms.—Apply sixth housa on right-hand side of Lincoln-street, Poosonby. FOR SALE, a Second Hand Spring Cart (cheap).—James Mackio, Coachbuilder, Victorla-atrcet East. FOR SALE, near the Reservoir, and artjoiuiuK tho Railway Station, Mount Edon Road, tho remaining flve or bix Allot ments, most admirably situated either for business or villa sites, at a low price.—H. Fartington. FOR LKASE, a Restaurant and Boarding House, now doing a good business, with 28 beds and overy convenience requisite Terms ensy.—H. Partington. FOR SALE, in nearly overy part of city or buburba, four, flve, six, seven, and oight roomed Houses.—H. Partington, Houco and Land Agent, Slichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, Six-roomed House, ~Yur". borouKh-streot, Ponsonby, with lino orchard, orchard, containing about half an acre of land; Thrce-Btalled Stablo and detached Wash-house. Prioa, £3GO, of which £200 ca.n remain on Mortgage. App'y to F. A. LINCOLN, On the Promises; Or to, J. B. Git AH a aI, Colonial Insurance, Shortland-street, Bj^OK SALE, a second-hand Omnibus in J? good repair; suitable for Town or Suburba —Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Coach Builders, Elllott-streot. fJIOR SALE, a Three Ton Yacht, cop ■J pored and nearly new.—Apply to Hewson and Melville, Boat-builders, Breakwater. |^ O X £ A L E. A FARM of 23 acres of flrat-clasa lond, with comfortable Cot,tancsand Out-buildings,situated on tho Pah Komi, Epsom.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agouts, Queen-street. OTOR SALE (REMARKABLY CHEaP), A Compact JSLAND of abont 100 acres good land ; good bouae, orchard and vinery: about twolvo miles from Auckland. Steamers paes three or four times daily, A Nice Littlo FARM of CO acres—ono-half cultivated, and a good five-roomed lioubp, &c, upou it, in the Walnut district. Price very low. A Good FARM of 151 acroo, largo orchard, good house, and Buildings—nine miles by road and twelve by water—with good oroek frontage. A Snug HOMESTEAD of 160 acres good land house and buillingai paddooks fenc d with quick thorn fences; stock, implements. &c, &c. All really Choap. Distance about thirty miles from town. Owner loaving for Kngland. ONE HUNDRED ACRES GOOD LAND forty acres in grass and fenced, balance bush and fern—at Papatoito: thirteen miles from town. Price very low. Two Good NEW COTTAGE-* of five rooms each, in Newton. Also, two Rood Allotments, 3! x ICO feet each, drained and planted with choico trooa. Ono Allotment, 31 x 100 f«et, corner of Commercial Road and Great North Koai, Nowton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, LAND AGENT, 8, Qu> EN-STRKET. I»1 A to £1 000 LENT, on Building Society 3s* JL" principles, or on other torn) a to suit borrowers. Mortganos and Loans negotiated. Sco List of Properties for Sale on itli pago.— C. Williamson, Estate Agont, Vuloan Lano.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment. "I^l O II SALE, To Arrive ex 'Te Anau,'27tii Inst., (jQQ sacks BRAN KQ sacks OATMEAL 2gQ eack* FLOUK T. 11. HALL & CO ■JOSEPH CRAIG nAS ON SALE -80 Iron Tanks 350 tons Newcastle Coal 1,500 Puriri Posts 5,000 Hobarton Rails 10,000 Hobarton Palings, 5 and G feet 200 bags Charooal 200.0C0 Shinglos. Also, A Largo Stock of Local Coals and Firowooa, Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, &c. FORT-STREET. OALT! SALTI SALT! 50 TONS (Westen & Wcstall's) COARSE AND FINE SALT, In 1 owt. Bogs. Ex "City of Quebec," " . ON SALE. G. W. OWEN & CO. April 20, 1880. To Liet. TO LET.— England-streot, Franklin Road, a Five-roomed House; rent. 7s 6d. —T. Williams. Tailor; or, T. Harper, Paper hanger, Victoria-street. TO LET, Unfurnished Room?.—Mrs Hutchlnson, Nelson-street (opposite Riordan's). TO LET, Corrugated Iron Store at the entrance to the Market from Quojn-atreet. —Apply T. W. Marsh. TO LET, with possession from Ist May, a Six-roomed House at tho Graf ton end of Carlton Gore Road, fitted with every con vcnlence.—E. B. Dickson, Regent-street, Graf ton. O LET, Mount Eden, new and pretty Cottage of 5 rooms, with about 2 acres of volcanic land; rental, 15s par week.—S. Vaile, Houbo and Lnnd Agent, Shortland-street. ORTH SHORE.-To Let, a Furnished House, splendidly situated.—R. and R. Dudor, or Messrs Sumerfleld and Leek, Queen street. mHE \ LPHA tFOTEL, KIHIKIHI, WAIKATO. L. a A L L I N, Proprietor. Visitors and [Travellers will meet with Con fortable Accommodation. Loose Boxes, Good Btablins.il



Public Notices. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. _c\_ The Trustees are prepared to Lend Money on flrst-claas freehold securities, in sums of £50 and upwards. Applications for loans to bo sent in by SATURDAY, the Ist May next. IUCHAKH CAMBRON, Manager. Auckland, April 22, ISBO. IVTOTICE.—J. B. Massey, Boiler-maker -Li and Smith, wishes the Public to know that ho has stirtodinthoabove-named business, in the premises lately occupied by Mr Partinßton at the bottom of Ccolt-strect and Market Place, and is preparod to do all kinds of Boiler Work and cjoneralj Smithing. Agricultural Imple ments made and repaired. Oravo Fences nnd Ornamental Pallisading on hand or made to ordor. TN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. MORRIN & CO., GROCKRS, AUCK- L4.ND. Wo, the un^.crs'rrr.ed, Trmtcos in the above Estate, have Sold 10 Mr Uobert Neal, Theatre ltoyal Buildings, Queon and Victoria streets, the Tea nnd Grocery Bus ess of J. C. Morrin and Co., also all Debts duo to the Hstate, and Mr Robert Nc*l is the only person entitled to receive the same. a w nwn-NT "I Trnsteoa in the O. W. OWiSN I KBtate of j, Oi HERMAN RBOWN j Morrin & Co. mEA AND GROCERY ESTABLISH MSNT, TnEATHB Royal Buildings, QUKKN AND VICTORIA STREETS. Auckland. ROBERT NEAL, having purchased the Busi ness of J. C. Morrin and Co., begs respectfully to Eolicit the Patronaga of the Customers of the late firm.aasuring them that every thing shall bo done on his part to merit a continuanco of the same. Orders Delivered Free in Town and Suburbs. IMPOUNDED on the 22nd day of April, 1880, by the Ranger, one Grey Horse for trespassintr on the Mount Albert Itoad, aod In default of being released the above will bo sold at the Public Hound, Mount Albert, on tho Gth day of May, 1880, at noon. C. J. SMALL, Poundkeepor. j^j&, TT> ARQUE 'AGATE,I FOR Jg||gfV -£> LONDON, ~gp|ts|s|"*r All Accounts outwards against wm*mvnvsan y le aDOVe vessel must be rendered in dupllcata at our office by noon of TTJKSDAY, the 27th instant. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. DR PURCHAS has REMOVED to Challinor House, Pltt-Btreet, opposite Grey-straot, -where he may bo Consulted be tweon the hours of 8 and 10 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m., and after C p.m. BLAIR AND CO., Manufacturers of jTCiuted Waters, Gingkr Wine, Quinine Sarsaparilla and Cordials. Factory : Uppsr Queen-street, Auckland. Country Orders punctually attended to. lEBTABLISHED A.U mHE CITY OF AUCKLAND JL DIKING AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, RICHMOND AND WELLESLEY-STRBET EAST, W. EDGAR, PROPRIETOR. While thanking the public for their patronage dnring thepast sixteen years, W, Edgar would beg to inform them that he has now on hand a Complo'.a Stock of tho Very Best and Fastest Dyks, and that with hia appliances, in which ho has adopted every modern improvement, ho can turn out his work of a quality not to bo excolled. W.E. has just roceivod a Largo Stock of the Newest I)yes for the moat fashionable colours in dhawls, Opera Cloaks Babies' Dresses, &c, &c. Silk and Satin Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and WeU-nnished. Ostrioh Feathers -Cleaned o Dyed any shadoand woll Cured. Gentlemen' Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Renewed in Color at short notice. Hats, Feathers, Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned or Dyed. far Orders left at the City Establishment. Wellenley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladles and gentlemen waited upon by leaving their e^dress, oersonally or by post. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours oC attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i. and 7 to 9 p.m. OPENING OF THE CASH CLOTHING STORE. Will be OPENED, those PREMISES lately In tho occupation of Mr Fonton, Hattor, with a Large, Now and Kasalonable Stock of Clothing ON SATURDAY NEXT. Give us a Call, aidwe will astonish you with the prices. Any Article in Mon's.Boys' and Youths' Clothing, Shirts, Tics, Ilata and Cap 3 All Below Manufactories' Peices. ALFRED CHAPPELL, Manager. (^BEST EXPANDERS.—The Improved J IPatent Chest Kxpanders are Universally admitted by Medical and Military Experts to be tho safest and most effectual appliance ever invented for expanding tho chest and keeping back tho shoulders. Warranted to gi»o an erect carriage to growins children. Highly re commended to people engaged in sedentary occupations. Give sreat support to those who sull'er from -weak backs. Mado to order or ruoasuro by W. Greonßhields, Hhortland-stroet, Auckland; Brace and Belt Makor to Hib Kx oellency tho Governor. Braces from 2s to 42s per pair. WORKING MEN, try my noted 18s 6d Trousers, mado to measure (shrunk),— J. Williams, Tailor, Viotoria-streot. ■VfOTICE TO CLIENTS. I have Romovea my Offlco3 to Queen-street, next Colonial Bank. B. A. MACKECHNIE. Solicitor. PRESENTATION WALKING STICKS. A. & K. TEUTENBERQ Would draw pnbllo attention to their Elegant silver-mounted Walking-sticks, made by a new process, out of tho Choicest Colonial Woods, various specimens of tho beauti ful Now Zealand Timber being Inlaid, the whole forming a solid, highly-polished, and elegant Walking-Stiot, particularly suitable for Presents to Friends either in or out of the Colony. The Sticks are beautifully mounted with silver, illustrated to ordor by varions designs, including portraits, monograms, etc. Special designs made to order. Inspection invited. A, & K. Teuticnbbkg Queen-street, Auckland Q T O R A G E. The undersigned receives Goods for Storage at low rates, in his New Brick Premises, near Queen-street Wharf. V. E. COMPTON. W. Co D KNNES ' THESGREAT MACHINEiIMPORTER, is nobody's agent ! mports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genulno Arm and Platform Friater & Rossman Princess of Wales Wortheim Home Companion, tho New \v heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s Now Grovor & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good Migim, All of which are for Sale on Weekly Payments of 2/6. One Month's Free Trial, with option of changing without loss. Unlimited instruction at purchaser's house by the best Machinist in the Colony. Maollines kept in order twelve months free of charge. Theso are some of the advan ages of Pur chasing at the GREAT DEPOT, QUKEN-STREET ! OIL-CLOTHING! A. B. D ot)ALD' SHIP-CHANDLER, SAIL, TENT, AND TARPAULIN MAKER, Queen and Fokt streets, Has pleasure in calling attention to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF OIL-CLOTHING, Which he is now Soiling nt VERY LOW PRICES. A. B. D. would take this opportunity of thank ing tho Shipping Community and General Public for the very liberal support accorded to him in the past, and assures them that no efforts shall ba wanting on hi! pait to merit their continued confidence. St>itoiAL Pricks to £torhkeki-ers asd Wholesale Buyersi



Public Notices. fV H A L L~E N G E. Mr Blousk challenges everybody In Auck land that he has the finest and the best toned Violin in Auckland (including Madam Urso's Violin) for the sam of Ten Pounds. Mr Blouse leaves for Sydney to-morrow unless challenge is accepted. MISS COG HILL begs to inform her friends and tho public that she has Commenced Business in Upper Union-street (opposite St. James's Church) as Dre3S and Habit Maker, and hopes by careful attention to orders to merit a share of public patronage. /GABRIEL LEWIS, AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT, 11, Queen-street, Auckland. TW" O T I C E. Impounded in tho Mount Eden Pound by the Ranger, one Chestnut Filly, with star on fore head and near white foot, and lump on tho far hind leg. If not claimed within fourtoan days from this date, will bo sol 1 to defray expe-nses. A. CROCKKTT, Poundkeeper. aO TO BATH to Roth's Public hot, Cold, and Shower Batho, Victoria - street Mast. Charge, ONK SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sdnday Mornings from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and Bap plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair bnuhos, combs, respirators, soap, feo Select bath-rooms (private) for Ladioaovery day, at all hours, with female attendance, Onk Shilling. Please note the address:—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, ana next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart 1 Auckland Tenders. rpENDERS will be received at this Office 9 until Noon 4th MAY noxt. for works re quired in tho construction of TWO BRIDGKS, with their approaches, one over the Orewa and one over the Puhoi, in terms of plans, specifica tions and conditions '.to bo seen at this Office The tenders to be addressed "For Contract. No. 2G." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. K. FAIRBURN, In charge of Road Works, North of Auckland. Survey Office, Auckland, April 16th, ISSO. JfiARM OF 343 ACRES TO LET AT MANGERE. Tenders will be received and all information supplied at the ofllco of Messrs Jackson and Russell, Fort-street, up to noon on MONDAY, the 3rd day of May next, for tho Lease for a term f years of Mr Shepherd's Farm at Mangi>re, atelyintho occupation of Mr Francis Trcbil-' cock. Tho highest or any tender not necesßari y accepted. mo GUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 27th instant for the Erection of Two Ware houses on the Reclamation Works, Queeu strcet. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. Ecclesiastical. aRAFTON ROAD A.ND PARNELL WESLEY AN CIRCUIT. The Inaugural Circuit Tea Meeting will be hold in the Grafton Road School-room on WEDNESDAY EVJCNING, 28th instant, et half-past six o'clock. Publio Meeting in the Church. Addresses by Messrs C. J. Stone, J. L. Wilson. T. Buddie, S". A. White, K. J. Soußter, and others. Tickets, Is 6d; Children, 61. NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Pitt and Vincent Streets. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), April 27th, 1880, THE ANNUAL SOIREE will tako place in tho Schoolroom. Tea on tho tables at 6.30 o'clock. After Tea a PUBLIC MEETING in tho Chapel. Mr. R. ARTnun in the chair. To be addressed by the Revs. H. Dewsbury, R. Taylor, and Mr. James French. Tickets, Is. 6d. each, may bo had of any of tho Members. Board, ana .Residence. OARD and RESIDENCE. Terms, moderate.—Mrs Hastings, Woodbine Cottage, Grey-street, Y&T ATERLOO HOUSE. Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland. Board and Residenco, by the Day, Week or Month. Oppo site Government House and within five minutes walk of the wharves. GOVERNOR BROWxfE HOTJEL HOBSON-STREBT Board and Lodging ' 20s per wee Mnnrleroom) -25a Lost and Found. LOST, a Bunch of Keys.—Finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. LOST, yesterday, between Lower Chapel street and Beresford-street Churoh, a Gold Locket, containing Lady's Portrait and Hair.— Finder will be rewar.ied by leaving the same at Mr Tremain's, Chapel-street North. LOST, between Queen-street and Free man's Bay, a Gold Locket.—The finder will ba rewarded on leaving the samo at Mr McLeod's, Dock-street, Freeman's Bay. LOST, on Saturday evening, a Milk man's Book onMount Eden Road.—Finder rewarded on leaving same at Kdon Vino Hotel. LOST, last Thursday, between Freeman's Bay and tho Union Sash and Door Com pany, a BUI of Lading, No. 1,841. Tho finder will pleapo leave samo with Mr Longbottom. Union Sash and Door Company's Office. LOST, between the Cooper's Shop,Hißh -Btrcof, and Ncilaon's Butcher Shop, One hunga. a Tradesman's Book.—The finder will be handsomoly rewarded on returning same to Mr McCrae, High-street. LOST, on 22ud April, a Maori Kit, con taining Box and other articles. Finder wilt be rewarded by leaving same at Govornor Browne Hotel. Education. AN Elementary Singing Class on the TONIC SOL-FA method will be com mencodby Mr Charles Blomfleld. in the Newton Conßroeational School-room, Kdinburgh-street, on TUESDAY KVENINO, May 4th, at half past Eoven o'clock. SubperiptionH for tho Six Months course :— GentlemoD, 10s; Ladies 7s Gd; Children, ss, (in oluding Music.) N.B. A now course of exorcises will be used. Waikato Advertisements. TT AJMILTON JUJNCTiION. Travellers from Auckland would study chelr own interests by staying at JjAMES' RAILWAY HOTEL HAMILTON JUNCTION. "Visitors to Cambridge ano the mrKaiOH would thus lose no time, as Omnibusses and the branch line leave James' Hotel after breakfast overy morningat 8.30. Meals at all hours. Ex cellent accommodation for Commercial Travel ers. Tourists. Ladies and Families. JTAMILTOiN, WAI KA TO. JUDD'3 BOARDING HOUSB (formerly JACKSON'S). GEORGE JUDD (late Cook at Pearce'B Commercial Hotol) having leased tho above premises and made extensive improvements, will be glad to soo his old friends, visitors, and travellers, where he trusts that cleanliness, com fort, and an unsurpassed table will insure a continuance of patronage, and a kind recom mendation. N.B.—Good Paddocks. O AMILTON RAILWAY NOTICE EDWARD 3 Begs to inform'the publio that a Coach meets every train arriving from Auckland. Charges reasonable. Special Carriages provided to order on instructions being sent per post or telegraph b. Edwards, Liveey and Bait Stables, Hamilton. r\UKa OF CAMBRIDGE HOTEL. r;obert kFrkwood (Formerly of National Hotel), Having purchased the Duke of Cambridge, will be Rlad to see his old friends and the Public. R. K. Intends shortly to make important alterations to this Hotel, and will do his best to Rive satisfactioni L» IS L A N E V f> Begs to announce he has assumoo Proprietorship of the OHAUPO HOTEL, which is pleasantly situated at the present terminus of the Waikato Railway, and offers an excellent icsort for Travellers, Tourists, and Sportsmen. Livery and Bait Stables. M. DELANEY Proprietor TAXATIONAL HOTEL, ISI CAMBRIDGE. Numerous improvements and additions having been completed, this Hotel now » fiords the beet accommodation to Visitors and Tourists. Spacious Sample Rooms have been provided for Commercial Travellers. First-class Billiard Table under tho Superin tecdence of a careful Marker. /GUIDES FOR TOURISTS Arrangements have been msde so that Ruldef for Visitors to tho Hot Lakes are avail able upon short notice. Instruction by post or telegraph promptly attended to, AUDUSR A V H E 8, Phopriktok,



Municipal Notices. niTY 01' AUCKLAND. BURGESS LIST REVISION COERT. Notice is hereby given that in cqmformlty with Clause 45, "Municipal Corporations Act. 18.G," the abrve Court will be holdon at the City Council Offices. Q'r en-street, oa TUKSD AY, tho 27th day of April, at noon. P. A. PIiX'SPS, 'Jown Clork. Town Clerk's Office, April 22.1880. Meetings. T ODGE ST, ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge willboheldia tho Lodge-roon, Masonic Hotel, Princes street, THIS (Monday) B.VENJNG, the Cth instant, at 7.30 p.m. GKO. PAYNK, Secretary. r\ R P H A N E 0 K. E. The Annual Meeting of Subscribers and Friends of the Orphan Homo wi'l be held at that Inatitntion on MONDAY, tho 26th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Hid Worship tho Mayor ot Auck and will preside. I O.G.T.—DEGREE MEETING. — An . Amalgamated Meeting rf the Hope of Parnell and Victoria Lodges wi 1 be held THIS EVMNING, in Parnell Lodge Kcoin, at 7.30, ror the purpose of conferring the I )eKree3 of Fidelu y and Charity W. 1 hernias, Hon. Sec. Hope of Parnoll Ixidge; W. Robertson, Hon. £Co. Vic toria Lodge. piTY EAST ELECTORS. I iavltc you to meet m 9 at the MeoiianicV Institute TO-MORROW (Tuesday), the 27th instant, at 8 p.m., when I will address you. W. J. SPEIGHT. l^r o t i c c A Meeting of tho Creditors of Larkins and O'Brien will be held at the office ot the Auck land Tinibor Company, Custom-houso-streot, on THI HSDAY, the 23th inst., at 2 p.m. G. HOLD3HIP. KAIPAUA STEAMSHIP COMPANY (LIMITED). An Ordinary General Meeting of tho Share holders of tho Kaipora Steamship Company (Limltod) will bo heldat tho office of Mr Tothill, Shortlandstreot, on MONDAY, 3rd day ot May, 1880, at 3 p.m. Bnsiness: To receive tbo Directors' report anil balanca-ehcot for six months ending 3!et Mai cli, 1880; and any other business that may be brought before their notice. WILLIAM LODDER. Manager. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. In compliance with " The PubUo Works Act. 1876." a Hoblie Meeting of Ratepayers of the above district will ba he'd in tho f üblio Bohool, Mount Eden, on TUHSDAY, the 27th inßtant, at 7.30 p.m., to decide ss to the closing or other wife of certain roads known as Milton-s'.rect and part of Percy-street, Mdonsor, as already advertised by tho District BoTd. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. April 6.1880. ORKING MEN'S POLITICAL ASSOCIATION. The General Half-yearly Meeting ot the abovo Association will be held at the Temperance Hall School-room, on TUESDAY KVkNING. at 7.30 o'olock, for Election of Officers, &0., and to consider tho advisability of reo-ganiaiog As sociation. J. FAWCUS, Hon- Secretary. Merchandise. aw. o w E Nj MERCHANTS, FORT-STKEET, Have for Sale, to arrive by ' Ada C. Owen,. from Lyttelton : 50 Tons WOOD'S SUPERIOR FLOUR, la Email Bags 10 Tons BRAN and SHARPS 150 Facks WHEAT. Also, ex Late Arrivals: 1000 Sacks OAT 3 20 Tons BRAN and SHARPS 150 Sacks OATMEAL, in £ mall Bags 300 Boxes CANDLES 180 Bags RICE 20 Cases WHITE SAGO. Ex 'Stracatbro': 20 Cases COKNFLOUR 15 Cases COLMAN\3 MUSTARD 20 Caeca and Casks CURRANTS 20 Caroa KKILLH'R'S MARM iLADE CREAM OS1 TARTAR, JCJUBKS CANDIED PEEL, PICKLES MILLER'S BAKING POWDER COCOA. Ex ' Loch Urr' and ' British Empire': 16 Bales PINK, BLUiC, and GREY PAPER BAGB 70 Kegs NAILS 25 Cases MEDICINES, &c, &c. 20 Cases ANGLO-SWIS3 MILK. Ex 'Ben Nevis,' 'Inglewood,' &c. : SARDINES, LOBSTERS, VINEGAR MILK, PICKLES, OILS, CAPER 3 PEARL BARLEY, SPLIT PSAS, &O. PAINTS, TREACLE PRESERVED GINGER CONFKCTIOSERY, &c, &c Also, tkAS, in Chcetß, Half Chests, and Boxes SUGARS, in Great Variety. Auctions. W. S. COCHRA.KE] [JA3. DACEB WEDNESDAY, MAY 19. By Order of the Execntors of the late Mrs. Mary Churton. 19 FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS AND 7 DWELLING HOUSES. RUTLAND ROAD AND ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, PARNELI. fTIHE subscribers have been favoured with JL instructions from the Kxecutors of the late Mrs, Mary Churton to prepare for the Sale, by public auction, at Land Mart, ffort street, on Wednesday, May 19, at 12 o'clock, ol That VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE sitnate on the Rutland and St. George's Bay Roads, Parnell, sub-diviucd Into 19 Allotments, as foliotvs :— Lot I—6l feet frontage to Rutland Road, with the Eight-roomed House, on stone found ation, as occupied by T. F. S. Tinne Esq. Lot 3—BB feet frontage to Rutland Road, with Dwelling House of H rooms, now in the occupation of Mr Eyio Lots a and 6—each 50 fee t frontage to Rutland Road Lot 7—62 feet to Rutland Road, with Cottage of five rooms,on ttone foundation; weekly tenant Lot B—3B feet to Rutland Road Lots 9 and 10-each 63 feet to St. George's Bay Road Lot 11—5S feet 6 inches to St. George'sßay Road, and Dwelling Houso Lot 12-40 feet to St. George's Bay Road Lot 13—66 feet to Sr. Georne's * ay Road, with Btick House ot eight rooms, occupied by a weekly tenant Lots 14 to 17—each 53 feet to private road Lots 18 and 19—each 89 feet to privatewoul Lot 20—97 feet to private roau, with Dwelling Houee ot cix rcoins, as occupied by Mr Heslop Lot 21—107 feet to private road, with how-o of six rooms, now in the occupation ot Mr Davy. N.B.—The Estate is now flagged, atd pans of the property can be obtained ac the offices of SAMUEL COCHKANE & SON, Auctioneers. [Continued£on Fourth .Page.}