that Lord Hardwicke, the master of Her Majesty's Buckhounds, will get it. Another on dit which may interest you is to the effect that Sir Andrew Clarke, K.C.M.G., the present head of the.Public Works Department in India, will shortly be re-called and sent to Australia to assist Sir William Jervois in the work he has undertaken to carry through for the War and Colonial offices.

Operations on the Waimate Plains.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT),

NORMANBY, this day,

NATIVE MINISTER'S VISIT. Colonel Roberts, who returned to Kai-1 pipi yesterday morning, went in the after noon to select a site for the second camp of the Constabulary at Kaupokonui. In the evening the Hon. the Native Minister, accompanied by Mr Hadfield (in terpreter to the Royal Commission) and Mr Berry, visited Kaipipi, and proceeded on to Kaupokonui, to inspect the site selected by i Colonel Roberts. The camp is to he shifted to-morrow. THE ROYAL COMMISSION. Both the European members of the Royal Commission are in Hawera, but have heard nothing of any Maori member being appointed. In addition to the Native Cilice building for the sitting of the Com- i mission, a private house, belonging to Mr Furlong, has been engaged for a period of three months, and is being furnished as a residence for the members of the Commission. It is understood: that the latter will proceed very deliberately an the investigations, so as to give every Maori in the district an opportunity of bringing forward his grievance.

EXPECTED RESULTS.

It is hoped that by making concessions and thoroughly investigating all complaints with a view to immediate redress, to sepa rate a large number of natives from Te Whiti and form a large and influential Go vernment party among the natives. It re mains to be seen how they will succeed, and one thing is evident that they cannot pro mise half as much as Te Whiti does. The Commission has no executive power, and therefore can only promise redress. More over it is sitting for the express purpose of •enquiring iato the broken promises, which is rather a bad introduction to fresh promises.

HAWERA, this day.

The work is being vigourously pushed forward and pay day passed iv the camp without a single man getting drunk. The weather continues exceedingly hot, and the dust is something fearful.

Auckland Regatta Club.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual general meeting of the Auck land Regatta Club was held last evening in the club-room, Cosmopolitan Hotel. About twenty gentlemen were present. Mr G. Yon d«r Heyde occupied the chair. Minutes of ordinary and special meetings having been confirmed, the Chairman called upon Mr Thomas Henderson, the treasurer, who read the balance-sheet for the year. This showed the following items of ex penditure :—Prizes, £305 10s 6d $ print ing and advertising, £24 ; flagboats, steamers, etc., £21 15s j band, £12; luncheon, etc, £17 8s; presents and engraving, £20 15s 5 gunner and ammu nition, £3 13s; sundries, £4 4s lid ; total, £409 6s 4d. The receipts included £88 9s 2d, balance from last year ; £15 15s 6d collected since ; £292 19s, subscriptions; £115 lls 6d, entries ; £7 for right of print ing ; and £11 7s 6d from tickets for flag ship ; total £531 2s Bd. The statement of accounts, therefore, showed ft balance in hand of £121 16s 3d. Mr Henderson con cluded by stating that the balance would lift supplemented by subscriptions not yet collected, which would increase it by about £10. 'Jhe conclusion of the report was greeted with applause. The adoption of the report was moved by Mr Yon der Heyde, seconded by Mr Bucha nan, and unanimously agreed to. The meeting then proceeded to the elec tion of officers, the following being success ively nominated and elected without oppo sition : Patron, His Excellency the Go vernor ; Vice-Patron, His Worship the Mayor; President, Chairman of the Harbour Board ; Vice-President, Hon. Thomas Hen derson, M.L.C.; Treasurer, Mr Thomas Henderson, jun.; Auditors, Messrs C. Stone and J. Dacre.

Some discussion then ensued as to whether the Secretary was a permanent officer of the club, or was elected at the annual meeting of the club. An examination of the rules showed that the position was a permanent one. The election of a Committee to consist of fourteen gentlemen was then proceeded with. Fifteen were nominated and the ballot resulted in the return of the follow ing : Messrs Buchanan, Niccol, H. J. Ellis, James Graham, M. Gallagher, Yon der Heyde, H. F. Anderson, R. E. Isaacs, Masetield, Gouk, Geo. Harper, A. E. Whitaker, and Captains McKenzie and McGregor. Captain Nearing and Messrs "William Cruickshank and Marshall were also pro posed, but declined to stand. Mr Marshall said he desired to make room for someone else, but subsequently, when pressure was brought to bear 1o induce him to allow himself to be placed on the committee, he said he would not do so under any circumstances. He had filled the positions of secretary, umpire and assistant umpire for the last five years, and on several occasions his decisions had been questioned and unfair motives attributed to him. Perhaps, he would grow more thick skinned, and he -would then, have no objec tion to fill similar positions to those he had held in the past. Captain McEenzie, Mr Gallagher and other speakers bore testimony to the excel lent manner in which Mr Marshall had ful filled his duties, and doubted whether the Regatta could be a success without him. They had always heard him spoken of out side as being most fair and impartial in his judgments, and as an able secretary. Mr T. Henderson then suggested the advisability of holding an Interprovincial Regatta. Notwithstanding that Auckland was one of the principal ports iv the colony it had not yet held an Interprovincial Regatta, and* it was therefore behind in this respect Lyttelton, Nelson, and Wel lington. He suggested that one should be held on January 29th, 1881, and that a prize of £100 be given for a champion four-oared outrigger race. He moved a resolution to that effect,

Mr Dacre seconded. It was time that some stimulus should be given to rowing, which was now at a very low ebb in Auck land.

Mr Henderson said it had been suggested that a miniature Regatta should be held several months hence, but he thought it •was out of the power of the committee to appropriate the funds for the purpose. Mr J. Marshall said they should, be careful not to interfere with the prize in the Champion Schooner Knee. Mr Henderson made a suggestion to have the'sailing contests, at the regatta, on one day, and the rowing on the day following. Captain Nearing said the regattas of the various ports came co close together that it gave them no time for training. Several speakers were in favour of mak ing the suggestion of Mr Henderson a re commendation to the newly elected committee.

Mr Henderson, however, was not satis fied with this. He wanted something stronger and more definite. Timely notice, too, should be given to probable com petitors. Mr Gallagher said unless some definite course be decided upon, crews from the various ports would not have time to order boats from England. Mr E. Le Roy thought the suggestion a good one, but it should be decided only at a meeting of subscribers.

Mr M. Gallagher said if the race was ar ranged, he would supplement the first prize with five trophies valued, altogether, at not less than £25 (applause). Some discussion then ensued on the pro bability of having a better representation ot the subscribers at a special meeting, and it was then agreed on the motion of Capt. McKenzie " That a special meeting be held on the evening of Tuesday next, to con sider the advisability of holding an inter colonial regatta on January 29th, 1881 and of devoting £100 as a prize for a champion four-oared outrigger race." Mr Dacre then moved a vote of thanks to Captain Nearing (starter) and Mr J. Mar shall (Secretary) coupled with an expression of regret at losing their services.

This was seconded by Mr T. Henedrson and darned by acclamation.

Both gentlemen replied i The Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr Gallagher, who had, in addition to being a useful member of Committee during several years part, given the use of the comfortable room in which they were now seated, to the club on all occasions free of charge.

Mr Marshall seconded, and bore testimony to Mr Gallagher's desire to do anything possible to contribute to the success of the annual regattas. Mr Gallagher then returned thanks. A vote of thanks to the Chairman con cluded the meeting,

THE QUARANTINED PASSENGERS,

TWO PASSENGERS CONVALESCENT. A North Shore Ferry Company's steamer left for the Quarantine Island at niue o'clock this morning and returned again shortly after noon. We are glad to learn that the two scarletina patients are both convalescent, and no further outbreaks of the disease have been reported. There are two persons suffering from fractures of limbs and these are now the only patients. The passengers all express satisfaction at the manner in which they have hitherto been treated on the island, and the provisions, &c, supplied to them, have given satisfaction. In addition to the ordinary bread, meat, and vegetables, quantities of fruit, &c, have been sent down at regular intervals. All application was received from one of the passengers for a shipment of fruit to the value of £5, and this was forwarded to hint Whether it is his intention to open a fruitrer's stall on the island orceleDratesomeinterestingevent with a fruit soiree is not generally known. The ship has now been thoroughly fumigated, aud she will probably come up the harbour to-morrow. We understand that should no farther cases of disease be reported, the passengers may be expected to leave the island about the end of the present week.

BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY. LIMITED.

The half-yearly meeting of the Directors and shareholders of this company, was held this afternoon in the Insurance Buildings, Dr Campbell in the chair. The Directors' report shewed that the sales of coal for the half-year ending 31st December, 1879, amounted to 19,495 tonf» The Directors would not under present cir cumstances advise a dividend, but prospects hold out the promise of a substantial return for division among shareholders at the next half-yearly meeting. The balance sheet was favourable, show ing £11,770 10s on sales of 'coal. Balance of profit and loss account £1,594 6s 7d. Bent, and from other sources of revenue £247 2s 9d; leaving a oredit balance of £1,310 Is 11s.

Mr Boardman asked respecting the pre liminaries which the Government had com pleted. He thought it was a disgrace that the railway from which the Government received something like five per cent, had been so long delayed.

Mr Boardnaan said was the more anxious that something should be done, as the directors were to be taxed for their property without the power of utilising their means. The Chairman thought it was best not to pass a resolution at present. The report and balance-sheet were then adopted. On the motion of Mr J. L. Wilson, seconded by Mr Boardman, Messrs Peacock and Owen were re-elected on the directo rate.

Messrs Batger and White were re-elected auditors.

A vote of thanks to the directors con> eluded the meeting.

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the 'city council was held this afternoon^ Present:—The Mayor, Crs Fleming, Aickin, Crowther, Waddel, Thompson, Buchanan and Offer. Miscellaneous.—Mr F. G. Singleton requested permission to put up a temporary awning, iv front of his premises in Queen street. The Writer to be referred to the Surveyor. The Chairman of the Newton Highway Board, applied by letter for a grant of £30, towards the maintenance in repair ot the road leading to the city abattoirs. It 'was agreed to grant the Board £50 worth of metal.

Mr-A, Maguiie wrote praying for a early settlement of some disputed items in his account.

Mr J. Craig claimed the payment of £2 10s the amount oE damage to his drays, by a suddeu subsidence of the roadway in Wel lesley-street if ast. —Referred to the Finance Committee. —Mr J. A. [Lamb complained of injury done his fence in Vincent-street, through earthworks in that locality —Mr R. Keesinir requesting that a suitale ap proach might be made to his house in Wil liam-street.—The Attorney-General's Secre tary wrote stating that the Government had no objection to the proposed lowering of the roadway opposite Government House gate and grounds, provided the entrances were made convenient, —Referred to Works Committee.

UNION-sxpE - T. —A letter was received from Dr. Purehas requesting that Upper Union-street might be formed to its per manent level in order that he might fence his property. The Surveyor recommended the cutting down of the whole thoroughfare provided the consent of the owners of property could be obtained. —Referred to Works Committee.

Indignant Firemen. —The Secretary of the Fire Brigade forwarded the following resolution, passed at a recent meeting of the local firemen : " That the Brigade, having learnt through the Press that some ot the Councilors wfco Toted against the grant ef £10 to the Brigade intend subscribing pri vately would respectfully decline to receive any such subscriptions from those council lors, and would further respectfully direct the attention of the Council to the 273 rd clause of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876.—The Mayor remarked that under this clausa power was certainly given to grant a gratuity to the Brigade. It was agreed to give notice of the intention to move the res cinding of the previous ret elation.

Fbeeman's Bay.—A petition was re ceived from the occupiers of property in Freeman's Bay, praying that the footpath from Dervan's hotel to Billington's shop might be asphalted.—Referred to Works Committee.

City Kefuse.—The ratepayers of City Boad, Liverpool-street, and Karangahape Road petitioned the Council to instruct the contractor for the removal of city refuse to include the thoroughfares named within his rounds.—Referred to the Works Com mittee.

Mortar Mills, etc.— 4|aumber of the leaseholders, oecupiera, and .storekeepers of the allotments fronting Queen-street wharf forwarded a petition requesting {the Council to grant no furthar per mits " for| the erection* forl buiiding pur poses of the mortar mills and machinery on the above line of frontages, but that where required such machinery should be placed on the street at the hack of the said allotments," —Beferred to the Works Committee.

Gas. —A. letter from the Harbour Board requested the Council to place gas lamps on the streets of the reclamation.—Re ferred to Works Committee!

THE Free Library.—The Free Libraries Committee recommended—(l) That so soon as the Mechanics' Institute is handed over to the Council, the Secretary be paid his account for services up to the time of his obtaining employment with the Government, and after date at the reduced amoutit oftered by himself, and to hand over the present subscriptions Sue to him on condi tion that all books are collected and charge taken of the Institute until the end of the present month. (2) That authority be given the Committee to pay the liabilities due and payable in connection with the Institute.—The Library report was adopted.

Custom House-street Levels.- The Sub-Committee appointed to deal with this question presented the following report :— " Your Committee report that believing at present the Council have no intention of doing any work'in connection witbjthe roads on the leclamation, when it is proposed to carry out the levels as fixed, the Council, consistant with securing itself against all claims for compensation, do all that is possible to meet the views of the lease holders."

Works Committee.—The report of this Committee contained the following recom mendations :— (1) That with respect to var ious claims under the Public Works Act etc., the Committee has visited the several localities, and therefore recommends that leaving the question of increase or decrease in value of the properties since tliu alterations that the the City Surveyor and a practical man (Mr Watson) should eßtimate the expense incurred and report, and that three claims requiring to be replied to by the 15th inst. be first dealt with and your Committee to have power to act on these claims. (2) That no action be taken in regard to Meldrum's letter re drainage. (3) That with respect to Garlick and CranwelFs complaint re drainage the Surveyor be instructed to try to interrupt the drainage, so as to remedy the evil referred to. (4) That in future arrange ments be made if possible with boundary road districts at the commencement of the season or when necessary, and that inti mation to that effect be given to the Pon sonby District Board with a request for payment of outstanding account, or in default the Council execute no ffurther repairs until the same is paid. (5) That the Surveyor execute the neces sary repairs to the Abattoirs. (6) That Mr Lusk's letter re his detention of deeds be referred tothelmprovement Commissioners' Sub-Committee.

" Keep a young man in a chase of a pretty girl," says the Detroit " Free Press," "and he will let whisky alone." Now, what are we to infer ? That there are pretty girls m Detroit, or that they won't submit to be chased ?—" Buffalo Express."

Life on Quarantine Island.

[By One of the Pabtyl,

A correspondent sends ub the following notes from Motuini: —" lJr Menzies reports that both scarlatina cases are progressing well. In addition to these there are two adults—one an old man aged 75 named Crawford, and the other a strong, healthy looking young woman who goes by the name of Margaret—both with broken leg?) caused through slipping down on deck during a breeze, so that our worthy doctor has plenty of regular work in addition to the numerous applicants who visit him daily with minor ailments. Notwithstand ing the splendid, well-lighted, and airy rooms built here by the Government, many prefer the greater privacy and coolness of tents, and it is astonishing to see with what rapidity canvas, and in many cases addi tional wooden structures have been erected on every hand. But if the lady occupants of tents don't mind me mentioning it, I may tell you that on dark nights they are not sufficiently careful about the position in which they place the light, and hence there are. to the curiously inclined, presented " startling effects." Should they not take the hint, an artist would be amply repaid for his risk of catching scarlatina by the excellent sketches of living, moving figures which he might make in this now miniature canvas town. A MAN MISSING. On Saturday it was currently reported that a man was missing, and simiiltaneously it become known that the superintendent's dingy was minus. The man has turned lip, but not the dingy. We triist that our old and respected friend, Mr Barnsley, may yet be able to discover its whereabouts, OUR FIRST PICNIC. Those passengers who are in good health, (and indeed nearly all appear to be) seem determined to make the best of the situa tion. On Saturday most of the saloon pas sengers, accompanied by Captain Mather and the pilot (Captain W. H. Burgess) started for their first New Zealand picnic. Through the kindness of the Captain a ship's boat and crew were placed at their disposal, besides a liberal supply of neces saries for such an event which could not be obtained on the island. We started about mid-day, and after a pleasant pull, and still pleasanter chat—inspned in a great measure by the genial, pleasant, and happy counten ance of our worthy skipper—we arrived at the south end of the island, where, after selecting a nice shady tree, the ladies com menced to chat. Two gentlemen went shooting, two exploring, and one lit a lire and prepared the indispensible tea. By the time the huntsmen returned with their game, and the explorers were ready to tell their wonderful adventures tea was ready, and was dispensed as only a lady could by Mrs Lillottson, though in place of cups we had to use soda-water bottles and tumblers, while the cook was vory well satisfied to get his supply in the kettle. Everyone was well satisfied with this to them novel picnic, and we hope that this, pur first, may not be by many our last picnic in this delightful clime and country. PRISONEKS.

Shortly after the first boat had lauded from the ship a sail hove in sight, and though we did our best to warn the occu pants of the boat to keep away, they persisted in landing, whereupon the superin tendent, Mr Barnsley, ordered the boat to be detained, and as Dr. Andrews and his lady are to be kept here and fumigated like the rest of us before they can be released. Another craft, a cutter, came within the prescribed boundary on Saturday forenoon, but we were uuable to get its name, and it was too smart to be caught. Comment on this foolhardy conduct ia needless. GRIEVANCES. All are much disappointed that the peach season is fast passing away, and they are unable to get any of this luscious fruit, for which Auckland is so specially distinguished. One gentleman mentioned to me yesterday that he would willingly give ten shillings or even a sovereign for a good peach. If a quantity could be sent down addressed to correspondent, I would arrange for their sale, or still better I would arrange for their gratuitous distribution, aud assuredly if anyone Avould scud them it would be a work of charity indeed. There are a great many children here. Meat was brought down on Friday to last till Monday, but as might have been expected this weather, it was bad on Saturday afternoon, so that had it not happened that Mr Barnsley had sheep on the island (and was kind enough to sell) there would not have been any meat for Sunday or Monday morning. (Ships meat was the same.) If the agents could arrange it, I believe sheep might be brought aud slaughtered on the ialaud, and thus prevent such an occurrence in future. Everyone is, of course, delighted with the beauty of this island and the lovely scenery with which it is surrounded, and but for their being ob liged to stay they would be very happy to do so."

POLICE COURT.

—This Day.

(Before Messrs Cosgrave and MacfTarlane,

J.P.s) DRUNKARDS.

Seven persons were fined for drunken' ness.

TRYING GLASS,

William Barnett was charged with break ing a square of glass, value Is 6d, the pro perty of William Pinkey on the 10th instant.

Prisoner had no recollection of commit ting the offence. Constable Kennedy deposed that he took prisoner into custody when he said he had broken the glass, and now he would break his (Constable's) head.

Catherine Pinkey gave similar evi dence.

Fined 10s and damage of glass or 48 hours.

A HAPPY TRIO.

Rachel Volan, Tilly Jones, and Agnes Jeaser were charged with unseemly conduct last night. Rachel pleaded drunkenness, and was fined 5?. Tilly said she was in trouble ; her husband was not kind to her, ss. Agnes merely went out for a driuk, but being Her third "offence, she was sent to prison for seven days. AN INTRUDER. William Smith was. charged under the Vagract Act with being found in the room of Mrs Ann Vesey on the 11th inst. with out lawful excuse.

Mr Tyler appeared for prisoner, and said that he was walking by Mrs Vesey's house at 2 o'clock in the morning. The panel was off the door, and a bright light was visible inside. He Tushed in thinking there was a fire, and discovered that it was Mrs Vesey's night lamp glaring. A constable happened to be passing and arrested the prisoner. Mrs Vesey woke up in a fright. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the facts were slightly different, but he thought prisoner, if he had any esteem for Mrs Vesey, might visit her at a proper time.

1 lie Bench gave prisoner a caution and dismissed him.

DISOBEDIENCE.

Arthur Nunn, a seaman, was charged with disobedience of lawful commands on board the ship Lock Urr on the 10th instant.

Mr Brock appeared for the prosecU' tion.

The captain and mate gave evidence. Prisoner said he signed as cook and steward, and objected to the work of a sea man.

Four weeks imprisonment. MEN AND THE BYE-LAWS,

Wm. Smith was fined Is and costs for fast driving round Fort-street, on the 2nd inst. James Davis for allowing his horse to wander Is. Wm. Weatherly, similar offence in Symonds-street, Coustable Mac donald proved the charge, Is. Ed. Elling ham, obstructing the carriage way in Queen, street with a load of shiDgles, (Mr Thorne for defendant) 5». James Miles, furious riding, 10s. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. Andrew Olla, fruiterer, was charged with a breach of the Weights and Measures Act, (3 charges) for having weights in his posses sion without being duly stamped.

Serjeant Gamble proved the charges, which though separated in accordance with the Act, constituted but one Act.

Fined 10s and costs. BRUISING HEADS,

Charles Peterson and Zachariah Biggins, were charged with fighting on the Railway Wharf on the 6th inst.

Remanded for a week.

INCIDENT AT COX'S CBEEK,

Robert Warnock was charged on sum mons with assaulting John Geddes at Cox's Creek, on the 7th inst. Mr Tyler for complainant and Mr Hes keth for defendant.

John Geddes, labourer, deposed that he was engaged to cut titree and clear some land for defendant. He heard that Mr Warnock was dissatisfied with the progress of the work, and mentioned it to his em ployer. Mr Warnock became excited, and struck him on the head and body. He, complainant, ran away as fast as he could. He remembered the old adage—"He that ruig away, livei to fight another day." (Laughter.) To Mr Hesketh: Was not drunk; not half-and-half. Did not use an improper expression. Did not rush at Mr Warnock. Bolted out of his way.

Andrew Dawson deposed to being present with Joseph Hoskins and. two others. He described the conversation. Heard Mr Geddes tell Mr Warnock to go to h—. A scuffle ensued. Cross-examined by Mr Tyler : Geddes re ceived a war-knock on the back of his head. Joseph Hoskins heard rough words ex changed. Saw complainant struggling with defendant. Complainant was in liquor, Some further evidence was adduced when the case was dismissed, each party JJayipg his own costs; THREATENING A WIFE. Henry Patrick Hayden was charged with using threatening language towards his wite on the 7th inst. Mrs Hayden said her husband had begged her forgiveness, and had promised to cease drinking and be a good husband in future. She wished to withdraw the informa tion. The case was withdrawn. / ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. Henry Leon was charged with using abusive language towards David Hargreaves on board the steamer Coromandel, on the 4th inst. Mr Tyler said the parties in this case had shaken hands. Withdrawn. KICKING THE MILK CANS. Robert Carroll was charged with assault ing Thomas Waring at Parnell on the 7th inst. Mr Tyler appeared for complainant, and Mr Armstrong for defendant. Mr Tyler said this was a most cowardly and unprovoked assault upon complainant, who was a milkman at Parnell. , The de enda nt had frequently assaulted him, and in the) present instance he kicked over his milk cans, spilt all his milk, and nearly choked Mr Waring by clutching him by the throat. Thomas Waring gave evidence: Was a milkman at Hobson's Bay. Called on the day in question at the Swan Hotel to supply the family. The assault was then committed, without any provocation. He was nearly choked, and got a black eye. Several witnesses proved clearly that the assault was unprovoked. The Bench imposed a fine of 20s with costs, or one months imprisonment; also, ordered defendant to find sureties, himself iv £50, and two others iv £25 each, to keep the peace for six months. The prisoner was locked up in default.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11.



Waited. WANTED KNOWJN.—Particulars of Mr Dampier's Wonderful Fresh Bargains will be found at tho .top of tho third colump,fourth page. ANTED, a Hoy to milk, iSc—Thomas Edwards, Mount Albort. ANTED, a General Servant for a small family. — Mrs Mlndleson, flrat brick house past Mr Green way's, Hobson-strect, Koferenco required. WANTED, a Girl for housework in a small family.-Apply Star Office. ANTED, a Boy ; one used to horses. Newmarket Hotel. WANTED.2 smart IJoys about 14 years of ago.—Apply G. QledhiU. ANTKI^T stTona; Girl 17 or IS years. —Apply Mr J. Parker, 02, Grey Btreot. HI ANTED, [a strong Servant Girl.— Mr;. Sinclair, Kob Hoy Hotel, Froe nmn'B Bay. WANTED, a good general hand ; constant employment to ono tha will suit.—William lioldsworth, Choap lloot and Shoo Warehouse. Victoria-Btroet. WANTEI>, two l( 'irst-class Uarmuida for _ city bars.—Apply Star Ofllco. \\7ANTKD, a^ood Boy for the market^ TT —W. Head, Poulterer, Auckland Market, V\;rANTED, a strong Girl to assist in V ? housework in a Binall family.—Addresa "K.D,."Stak Office. WAN IEU, experienced TimberJackers for Awitu Sawmill.—P. Clark, Shipping AKent. Onehu' ga. WANTED, .v good General Servant; must Wash and Iron well,—Mrs Boale, Grafton Itoad. WANTED, a smart young Man, who will make himaelf genurally useful; Rood references required.—Apply Greyhound Hotel. \\, r ANTED, a Nursemaid.—Mrs Wm. >V T. J. 8011, Nugent-street, off Kyber Pasa. \,\7ANTIJD, Cook and Laundress.—Mrs T V CosKntve. Mount Hden. WANTED, a tfursegirl, aged about 13. —Mrs. D. Kvitt, 21i, Queen-streot, opposite Market-House. YY/"ANTED, a clean, respectable Lid W » to rido and oarry out orders; ono used to tho butchering preferred.—A Carter, Wei lesley-stroot. W ANTED, Three or Four Apprentices for the Dressmaking.— Apply at ouco to Mrs LoDg, Milliner, Dress and Mantlomakor, VVolloaloy-Btroet. nea_Quee rwjtrcet, WANTED, a Hand for Leggiug-making and Hand-closing; also good Bench hands.—Parker, Greon & Co., tho London Boot and Shoo manufactory, Wakofleld-streot. WAN 1 £D immediately, a good General Servant.—Mrs Goldwater, Hobs&n s'. "ANTED, a General Servant; ono who can milk preferred; reforenoes re quired ; for Ponaonby.—Star Office. WANTED, au experienced Nursemaid ; references required.—Apply Mrs Arch. Clark, Parnell. WANIiTED, Female Cook for a country hotel.—Mrs Pollock, Queen-stroet. WANTED, a smart respectable Youth about 18, for tho grocery business, and to drive a horso and cart.—W. H. Collins, Tea Dealer, Parncll Y/Y/ANTED, a respectable middle-aged T T Woman as Working Housekeeper.— Apply offlco of this paper. VJt/~ANTII>, a respectable Boy as an IT Apprentice, botween 15 and 16.—Apply to K. Bull, Coach painter, &c , Durham.stroet, WANTED, a Man of good address as Bbookkeeper ; wages, £12 per month ; must be over thirty years of ago. Dutii 8 light and first-class position.—Addresa 187, 6 P.O. WANTED, at Ha.inaford's Registry, Upper Queen-street, Man Cook (country hotel); wages 30s. WANTED, a Housemaid ; good refer ences reqiurod—Apply Greyhound Hotel. ANIED, at once, Purchasei Second class Timber; large stocks; reduced prices.—Auokland Timber Company, opposite Gasworks. V ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, " Upper Queen-street, Cook and Nurae maid, game gentleman's family. ANTEDTlir^annaford^s^Regifitry, Upper Queen-street, Female Servant ablo to milk. WANTED, at Hannaford's Registry,- Upper Queen-street, a Female Servant; good wages; nice place. 'ANTED, at Hannaford's Registry, TJpper Queen-street, Housemaid for city hotel. WANTED, Two Rooms on ground floor, or small Cottage, in Grey or Wake field streets preferred. — Mrß James, Grocer, Wakefieid-street. ANTED to Let, two good "Rooms, sitting and bed-room, with fire-place — Mrs Woolgar, foot of Grey-street. W ANTED, by a steady Man a Situation as Foreman, or Single Hand.—Apply to " Baker." Star Office. ANTED KNOWN, that the usual Meeting o£ the Church will be held this evening^ at the Christian Meeting House, Cook street at 7 30, instead of the Newton Hall, after which there will be an immersion. W 'ANTED, by a steady man, a Situa tion in a store, town or country, or on a farm ; 14 years colonial experience. — Apply " T. 3.," Star Office. _*_ WANTED KNOWN-Good News for the Ladies—Dampier will keep open till nine next Monday, and for the future, and Saturdays till 11.-Corner of Upper Queen and Wakefleld-str eets. WANTEEf KNOWN, that Westbeach has th's day paid costs and exoesnea under distress warrant of Wtstbeaoh v. Port. W ANTED, a Situation as Cook or Working Housekeeper, or as General Servant to a, lady and gentleman, by a total abstainer; is thoroughly domesticated; good references. — Address " CD.," office of this paper. "ANTED TO SELL, a Superior Bil liard Table and Fittings.—Apply J. Smith, Billiard room, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auokland. WANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Buggies; single or double hooded, or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new at Crowthort Victoria Stables. ANTED KNOWN.—The Glasgow House is re-opened with an entirely new Stock.—W, H. JACOBS, Boot and Shoemaker, (late Kincaid & Co.) Y\7 ANTED, to rent a House in Ponsonby V V District, with verandah.—AddreßS by letter, stating particulars, rent, &0., " X.X.X. this Offlco. WANTED, objectors to City Valuation L'st to know this is tho Laßt Week. For a trifling fee I will do it all for you.—T. B. Han naford, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a Married Couple, to occupy three rooms in a pleasant situation, and to wait upon an elderly lady, rent free.—Apply this Office. WANTED, Customers for Fresh Beef, 2id and 3d; Corned Beef, 3d; Mutton, 2d ; Sausages, id ; Kegs Beef, 253 to 30s each.— G. Hulmo, Butcher, Queen street. ANTED, a respectable widow Lady, •without family, who would consider a pleasantly situated house equivalent for taking charge of ie during owner's occasional absence reference required —Applythis office. ANTED at once, at the Timber Com pany's Steam Sawmill Sash and Door Manufactory and Timber Yards, opposite Gas works', the Public to Jnspect their Stook of Timber, Door, Sashes, Blocks, Shingles, &0., now being sold at prices to meet the times. Splendid lines of second-class; all qualities cheap. Slabs, halfa-crown a load. — Head Office Custom house-street.



Wanted. | WANTED, Buyers of Brown "Wrapping ' Paper, 31 x 46 inches in reams of 100 Ib 3 at 331b; extra strong ditto in half reams 3(1 x 4li at Ijib.—J» M. McLaohlan, 218, Queen^street. WANTED KNt >WN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Tim her in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Failings, Poßts, Rails, and Firewood in their yard, Customhouse-street West, opposite end of Hobson street. N.B.—The increasing damand for White Pine has induced them to arrange for a constant supply \\r ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIB, T T Timber Merchant, has Removed to his New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large Sheds the Timber will be always under cover, so that the public |will be supplied with Seasoned Timber at the lowest prices. Board Timber always in ojgck, also Hardwood Timber for Wheel wrights ANTED to Sell, Five more Tierces Corned Beef, at the same low price as the last ten,—R. Keevee, Butcher, Victoria streets \VT ANTED KNOWN TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS, Money Advanced in StjMs of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office. 165 Qpßßn-Ht.. opposite Savings Bank. WANTED.— Wanted to Sell (Cheap), Jams, 6s 6d per doz; Canterbury Cheese, 6d per lb; White and Gold Cups and Saucerß, throe lines. 10s 6d per.dpz; Common Cupa and Saucers, fid, 5s 6d per doa; Plates, 8-inch, 3s per doz ; Jugs, 3s; Sets Fancy Jug^, 3s 6dand4s 6d: Toilet Sets, only 12a 6d Water Bottles and Glass. Is 9d the pair; Jam Dishes, from 6d to 2s 6d ; Glass Butter Dishes, Is and Is 6d; Glass Sugar Basinu, Is and Is 6d ; Glass Egg Cups, Is per doz: Glass Salt Cellars, 4d and 6d; Vinegar, Mustard and Pepper Bottles, 9d each, three for 2s; Large Chambers, 2s 6d; Plated Cruets, from 6s Gd to 8s 6d; lot of Kiddles, Cheap ! Note Paper, five quires for lOd; Envelope!", only 2d per packet, 7d per 100; good Pens, eight for Id; Fancy Toilet Sets, nine pieces, only 8s 6d; Child ren's Mugs, 3d, 2a per doz; half-pint White and Gold Jugs, only Cd, 5s per doz; Clothes Pegs, four dozen for 6d, Is 3d per gross; Salmon, three tins for 2a; Cocoa and Milk, lib tins, only Is per tin ; P]aid Matches 7(1 per doz; sma 1 Tin Boxes, for tho pocket, only 8d per doz: Brown Teapots, with metal lids Is 6d; White Teapots, 2s; Fancy Teapots, with metal lids. 3s and 3s 6d; Glass Candlesticks. Is: Pink China Cups and Saucers, lls per doz; Pudding Basins, from 3d to Is 8d; lot of Pictures, 6d each; Albums from 5s to 14s; Kits, Gd; China Dolls' Hea-is from 4d to 4s 61 each ; China Dolls, from 4d to 13s : China Dolls, three feet long, only 13s; lot of Vases, Cheap; Walking Moks, only 3ds Currants, 4d per lb; and lot of other article'; cheap.—H. WATTS. Pitt-street. TO UPHOLSTKRERB AND OTHERS. —Wanted, a Man to make mattrasses and Palliasses.—T. and H. Cook, 67, Queen-street. THOIIOUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement to take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-power is used, such aa deep-life pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Brew eries, &0.. &c. Would have no objection to drive a Portable Hngine and Thrashing Ma chine, and keep same in repair. Highest home and Colonial references givoD.—Apply Star Office. Meetings. T ICBNSING ACTS, 1873,1874 & 1875. The Quarterly Mooting of Licensing Commis sioners for tho Coromandel District will be holdan at the Court-uouso, Coromandel, on TUKSDAY, tho 2nd day of Maroh. 1870, at noon, for the purpose of considering all applications for the transfer, removal, or granting of licenses. JAMES BKOWN GATLAND, Clerk Licensing Court. Court-houso, Coromandel, 29th January, 1880. TTNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES U DEMONSTRATION. Tho Final Meeting of Delegates will be held In the Lodge Room oftho Young Men's Christian Association Buildings, on FRIDAY EVENING next, 13th instant, at 8 o'clock. Bueinesß: To receive a statement of Receipts and pass Acco inte, &c. A full attendance is requested. THOS. BAKEWELL, Secretary. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Auck land Free Mothodißt Young Men's Mutual Improvement Socinty will take place in the School-room, Pitt-street, on FRIDAY XV EN ING next, 13th inst, at 7.30 p.m. Members are earnestly requested to attend. JAMKS SANDKRS, Secretary. AUCKLAND LADIES' BENEVO LENT SOCIETY. The Twenty-Third Annual Meeting of the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society will be holn in tho Lecture Room of tho Young Men's Christian Association, on TH URSDAY AFTER NOON, at half-past 3 o'clock. Tho chair to bo taken by T. Macfforlane, Esq. X OVAL UNITED FRIENDS, Lodgo Onward No 2 will meot at the Masonic Hall, Newton, TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 7.30 p.m. S. WORMS, Secretary. Personal. IF the Person who took tho Black Hat in mistake from tho Theatre on Sunday night last will please return it to Mr Suiter, Young Mon'B Christian Association Rooms, Wollesley streot, ho will receivo his own, with name inside; IF this should meet the eye of Henry Smyth Elliott or any of hiu friends, thoy will ploaso obliite by Bonding his Address to Mrs McGregor, Mititai, Kaipara. Auckland. Drapery. STOCK-TAKING -{BARGAINSI}- TyiLLIAM "DATTRAY, In preparation for Stock-taking, has REDUCED the PRICES of his Large Stock of SUMMER COSTUMES, SILK JACKETS, SUMMER SKIRTS, & PINAFORES, which ho 1b now offering at such prices as must effect a Speedy Clearance. SILK JACKETS, Reduced from 57s 64 to 35s Ditto Reduced from £510s to £4 4s Ditto Reduced from £10 10s to £7 SUMMER COSTUMES, Reduced from 17s 6d to 10s 6d Ditto Reduced from 27s 6d to 19s 6d Ditto Reduced from 42h to 30s Ditto Reduced from £5 to £3 7s Gd SUMMER SKIRTS. Reduced f i om 7s 6d to 3s Ditto Reduced from 9s 6d to 6s 6d Ditto Reduced from 12s (id to 8s 6d| PINAFORES, Reduced from 7s fid to 4s 6d Al W. RATTRAY'S COSTUME, MANTLE, MILLINERY, AND Gknekal Dkapery Establishment, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen Street, Auckland (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand). V\7" ELLESLEY HOUSE. CHEAP DRAPERY 1 CHEAP HOSIERY! CHEAP MILLINERY 1 A. L. is now offering his, LA.RGE AND WELL-SELEOTKi) STOCK OF DRAPERY AT VERY LOW PRICisS, in addition to whioh he will give a Discount of Five per Cent to Cash Purchasers of One Pound and upwards. The Stock comprises a large assortment of General Drapery Dress Goods, from 6d per yard; White Sheeting, Is Id; Grey ditto, 8d : Blaok Lustre, Bdand Is; extraordinary good value, strong Brown Holland, Bd, well worth lOd; Crimean and Oxford Shirtings, cheap ; Black Hilk. 2s lid; a large stock of Lad ies' Corsets, in spoon husks and other makes; Ladieß' and Children's Underolothing (a good assortment), cheap; Women's Hos9,6d; Ladies and Children's Hats, in all the newect styles Buyers of Millinery will do well to call here before making their purchases elsewhere. Orders from the I ountry promptly attended to and special attention paid to them. One Shilling in the Found Discount on all Cash Purchases of £1 and upwards. A. LOVETT, Welmcslky-street. Hotels. TIDEN X^INE FTOTEL, Eden Terrace. LIST OF PRICES:- Bottled on tho premises. Per bottle s. d. Martell's & Hennessy's Brandy .. ..4 0 Greenless and Colville's Cambolton Whis key (strong) 4 6 Dun ville's Whiskey 4 6 Rum, 3s; Old Jamaica (proof), 4a; small ..20 Cousen's Sherry, best, 4s; small .. ..20 Sandiman's Best Port, 4s; small .. ..20 Amontillado 3hcrry, ss; Bmall .. ..26 Old Tawny Port, 5s ; small 2 6 English Ginger Wine 3 0 IN CASK (GBNUINB BRANDS). Hennessy's and Martell'sßrandy .. ~5 6 Schiedam Schnapps, 4i 6d; small .. ..2 9 Geneva, JDKZ, ss, 4s 6d, and 3 0 Stone Gin 5 C Old Tom 4 C Dun ville's "Whiskey 4 6 Townsond's Sarsaparilla 5 0 English Ale and Porter (best brands), Is 3d to .. - - 14 Flask Brandy, large, 3a; small .. .. 16 All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. Terms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. S. E. has also procured one of Thurston's New Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and he has fitted up a room for the same, second to none in Auckland, and, being upstairs, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. SAMUEL EVINSON, 1 Proprietor.



I Gazette in Bankrutptcv. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and rreditora Act, 1876," "Tho Debtors >-nd Cred tors Act Amendment Aot, 1878, and of tho Bankruptcy of Robert Lovb, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that Robert Love, of Victoria-street, Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of Now Zealand, Actor, has this day filed a statement that he is Unable to meet hia engagements with his Creditors; the First Meeting of Cre ditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the third day of March, 1880, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 11th day of February, 1880. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Joseph a. Tor,w, Solicitor for the Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. IN THE SUPRKME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Coditors Act, 1876," and " The Debtors and Credi tors Act Amendment Act, 1878." and of tho Bankruptcy of DaniED Fbancis Ryan, of Coromandel, in tho Pro vincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of Now Zealand, Hotelkeeper. Notice is hereby given that a «cneral Mcet infc of the Creditors oC the said Daniea Francis Ryan will be held in the buildings Of the Supreme Court, Auckland, on Weuneaday, the 18th cUy of February, instant, at the hour of 11 o clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of receiving my report and granting the said Debtor an order of dis charge under the provisions of tho above Acta. Dated this 11th day of February, 1880. THO. MACFFARLANE, Creditors' Trustee. Edward Kino Tyler, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor. Dividends. I^-EW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited). It is hereby notified to Shareholders in New Zealand that a Dividend at the rate of Ten per Cent per annum, for six months ending 31st De cember last.anda Bonus of Fivo per Cent willbe payable at the Companj's Offices, Queen-street, on WEDNESDAY, 11th instant. FREDK. BATTLEY, Secretary. Auckland, February 10,1880. IN THE BBANKRUPT ESTATE OF MR. MALCOLM NICCOL. " A final Dividond of B}d in tho £ is now payable at the Office of Mr Ricuard Garlick, Fort street. J. E. POUNDS, Creditor's Trustee. HE UNION STEAM S iW MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED) For tho convenience of Shareholders, Divi dends can De obtained on THURSDAY, at the Company's Ofllco, Iso. 14, South British Insur ance Company's Buildings, between 12 and 2 o'clcok. To .bet. TO LET, Five-roomed House, England street. Franklyn Koad.—Apply Mr W illlamp. Tailor, Victoria-street. O LET, 10 minutes' walk from Queen street, to male or female, a furbished Bed room with use of kitchen; rent Js per week.— For address, apply to Mra Wilson, Melbourne Store, Karangahtpe Road. O LET, two or three furnished ro ms in Wellin 4 To, Grocer. '_ rpo LET, To Let, To Let, Albert Hall, ! Albert Hall, Albert Hal), for Concerts, Balls and Meetings ; also, Ante-room for private meetings, cheap.—P. Doran or Lyons and Blaikic Darby-street, TO LET, a Warehouse of three floors 20 x 40, in High-street; also, a Room.—S. Rout. T"~O BE LET, nt Upper Parnell, New House of ten rooms, near tho bishop's chief gateway, opposite tho Post-office. OFFICE, corner Queen-street and Vul can Lano. to bo Let. Kent, 10s per week. —Apply to Mr Griffiths, 36, Shoitland-stroet. For Sale. V\ O R SALE, In Edejj Place, off Ktder Pass, Two detached Cottages, with two Allotments 165 feet frontage ; also, Out-building suitable for a workshop or stable; a good well of water at tached For particulars apply to Mr Thompson, Victoria-Btroet, or Messrs Robinson and Wilson, Kybor Pass Bakory, or Mr Ball, Newmarket. I'TiOR SALE, a Fine Toned Second-hand 1 : Harmonium cheap.—Apply Stab Office. |J\OR SALE, one 6-horee power Steam «P .Engine, by Hornsby and Son; also, Thrashing Machine, by Marshall and Son, Tar pauling. Tools, &c, in Kood workinir order. Also, tho Purebred Clydeadali Kntiro Disraeli, 3 years old; the Thorough-bred Kntire Treg eagln; tho Thorough-bred Entire lahniaelito.— Apply S. C. Caulton, Albort Hotol. FOR SALE, a New Seven-roomed House anj five acres Volcanic Land, fenced and subdivided; well planted with trees; 2J miles from Queen-street. Price, £175.—Apply Stak Office. T E N T ! LENT! Prime Pickled Salmon White Herrings And Ling Fish On Salo at G. MOOD V' S & CO., Qaeen-strect, Ooehmiga. EASE of well-established Dairy Farm for Salo, on city boundary busino3S daily increasing.—C. Williamson, Xaud and Estato A gent, Vulcan Lane. DRAPERY BUSINESS.—Very snug little concern for sale in the heart of tho city : niHin thoroughfare.—O. Williamson, Land and Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. £.* 1 t\ to £l 000 LKNT, on Building Society dt'JLVf principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Soo List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on monoyl deposited for investment. MOUNT EDEN.—House for sale, five rooms and bath-room ; allotment 66 x 120; good orchard, lar^o concrete tank, &.C., &o. —C. J Hutchinson, 7. Queen-street. H~ OTEL FOR dALK, Towniship of Opotiki, now doing a srood business; good reason for present proprietor retiring.— Further particu ars on application to H. Partington, Houae and Land Agent, Stichbnry Buildings. ALSO, a Compact Farm of 75 acres close to the Township of Opotiki; rich land, sub divided into 7 paddocks; well fencsd with White Thorn ; out-houses all complete; cattle can be taken at valuation.— ri. Partington. FOR SALE (Ponsonby), one to four acres flrat-clasa Land; a most desirable Bite for residence or market garden.—-H. Pait lngton. Uducation. IRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Quarter Days :—February 1, April 28, July 21, October 13. /"IHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days:—January 27th, April I2th, July 6th, and Septembor 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMKS ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. T\/f ~R HENRY RO W E TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Plaok, Howe-street. ' LESSONS given on tho Violin by Sobers. —Apply to Hoffmann & Son. THE undersigned be^s to intorm the Public of Auckland tnat ho intends to open a GYMNASIUM and SCHOOL OF ARMS in the Parnell Hall, at the begining of next month.! There will bo taught all sorts of Gymnastics, use of Floret, Broadsword, Uayone.t, etc., after the moat modern and best principles, such as have been adopted by all professionals from the High School for Gymnastics in Germany. It U tho object of this Bystom to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and facu'ties of the same, to render it strong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by the greatest perfection of the physi cal condition. Thero will bo at present tbreo different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to 11 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. Thero will be Taught: Free Kxorciaes, a proper Walk and Carnage, Jumping and Running, Gymnastic Plays, Exercises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc, To open, THURSDAY, sth February. Terms 153 per Quartor. 2. For Young Men from 15 to 1.9 years, Tues days and Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. There will bo Taught, besides tho above-mentioned: Trials of Streugih, Trapeze and Ladder, Introductory Kxerciges In Fencing. To op"n, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms 15s per Quarter. 3. For Gentlemen. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10 p.m. In addition to above-mentioned: Horse Kxercises, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February, Terms; £1 Is per Quarter. Intending members arc requested to leave their names before 3rd February at Mr R. G. Schwartz'a shop, Queen-atreet. G. ZUKN.



Tenders. "VTEjf" ZEALAND RAILWAYS, KAWAKAWA RAILWAY. TAUMAKKEE CON TRACT (FORMATION ONLY), j LEJ.OTH, ABOUT ONE MILE. | Public Works Offlce, i Wellington, January 15,1880. i WRITTEN TENDERS wi 1 be received at j this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 2pth February, 1880, for the above contract, lhoy I must bo addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside > " Tender for Taumarsro Contract." Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public works Officos, Wellington, after 21st instant, and at ) Auckland, Graliamstown, Kawakawa, Christ church, and Dunedln, on ariival of firat mail after that date. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident En gineer's Oflico by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one' days, and to be in favour of the ltecciver-GencraVs Deposit Account only, and not to bearor or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. jQfiN BLiCKETTf Engineer-in-Charge, North Island. T^TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. WHANGAREI CONTEACT. FORMATION PERMANENT WAY AND BUILD INGS. WIIANGiAfiEi-kAMO CONTEACT. Public works office, Wellington, 19th January, 1880. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this office, until NOON on WEDNESDAY, the 25th February, 1880, for the above contract. They must be addressed to I he Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked out sido, " Tender for Wbane:arei Contract." Plans and Specifications may be seen at tlifi Public Works Office, Wellington, on and after Wednes day, 2Ut January, and at Kawakawa, Auck land, Grahamstown, Christchurch and Dunedin, upon arrival of the first mail after that date. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received it presented at any Telegraph Office by NOON of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form jure lodge 1 at auy of the above-named oflices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank In the town where tho tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be ill favour of the Receiver Qineral's Deposit Account only, and not tn bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN BLAOKETT, Engineer in Charge, North Island. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CONTRACT FOR SAWINGPURIRITIMBER. Public Works Office, Auckland, February 10,1880. Tenders will be received at this Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 18th February next, for Sawing into specified biz-.s about 100,000 superficial feet of t uriri Timber from round logs. Specification and conditions can be seen at this office. ~ The lowest or any tender not necessatily accepted. By command. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. ■^^^ Provincial District Hospital, Auckland. rriENDERS are called for the Supply of I_ the undermentioned articles for tho above Institution, viz.:— 53 pair 9} White Wcol Blankets 400 yards 8.1 Good Grey Cotton sheeting 150 jarib 32-inch White Calico, for Pillows 210 yards 3G-inch Grey Calico, for nightgowns 4 dcz Men's Military £ Ho=e 125 yards Strong Klannel, for Vests COO yards 36-inch Best Scotch Twill, for Shirls G7 square yards Linoleum (Walton's patent), to bo laid down 7 großß Shirt Buttons G erosa Linen do, 3 lbs White Thread 3 lbs Blaci do. i gross Best white Cotton Reels 500 Needles (assorted) 100 lbs Kapokdown 10 Uair Matti asses, 3ft. x Oft. Gin., at per lb (in linen ticks 100 Pj'atos, large ) Wwffit Stoneware 21 Spit Cups I 12 Dust Brushes 3 Coal Scuttles Linoleum, Kapokdown, Mattrasses, Earthen ware, Brushes, and Coal Scuttles, may be tendered for separately. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Sealed proposals and samples of all goods; and hair and tick for mattresses, to be sent to tho Hospital on or before noon en the 18th Febru ary, 1880. By order of the Undor-Socretary, Wellington. ~\ UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITKD.) TENDERS FOR SHARES. Tho Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invito tenders for tbo Purchase of Three Hundred shares in tho Company. Tenders to be delivered on or before noon of the 12th February, 1880, addressed to the Direc tors of tho Anekland Gas Company (Limited) No. 3, Insurance Buildings, Queen street, Auck land, where copies of the last report and balance sheet atid further information may bo obtnned. Tho tenders may bo for any number of shares. All shares ailoted under Buch tenders will be placed on the Register, and a certificate granted free of stamp transfer fees, &c. By order of tho Board of Directors. K. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, January 27,1880. rriENDERS for the Erection of a School- I houso at Mangapiko (Waikato) will be received by tho Education Board, Wyndham stree', Auckland, until noon of WKDNKSDAY, 25th February inatant. Plans and specification to bi scon at the office of tho Board, or on appli cation to the District School Committee, Man gapiko. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. rpENDEBS for the Erection of aSciIOOL- X. BOUSE at PUICEKOHR EAST, will bo received by tho Kducatioa Board, Wyndham strcet. Auckland, u-itil noon of WKDNHSDAY, 25th Fobruary instant. Plans and specification to ba Been at the oflico of tbo Board, or on appli cation to tho Chairman o£ the District School Committee, Pukekohe East. VINCENT E. RICE, (-ecretary. O ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS AND BUILDERS. Blenders will bo received—for the whole or separately—until noon of SATURDAY, Febru ary 23,1880, for tho Re-erection and Re-instating Sawmill and Machinery, at Wangapoa, for tho Royal Insurance Company. Hans and specifications may be soei at my office, ttichbury's Buildings. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. IjIORMATION RICHMOND ROAD. Tendors for abovo Contract (to be performed for the Ponsonby and Newton District Boards jointly) will bo received up to noon on TUES DAY, 17th instant, at my office, 71, Queen street, where also pian and specification may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, C.E., Engineer to the Boards. mo BUILDERS. Tondera will be rcoaived up to noon of MON DAY, the 10th i"st, for the Erection of Dwel ling-House at Pctiki Bay, Waiheko. EDW. MAHONEY &. SON, Architecte. mO BUILDERS. Tendors will be received up to' noon on SATUHDAY, the 14th instant, for tho Krection o' a Cottage in tho Park Road. Plans and speci fication to be scon at my residence, Symonds streot, GEO. BOWRING, Architect. mO BUILDERS. 'lenders will bo received until noon of the 20th instant for the Erection of a Residence at Mangere. K . K EALS&SON. Architects. mENDERS required for from 300 to 400 Bushels of GRAINS (weekly) for one yoar 1 from Ist February, 1880. Apply at tho ALBERT BREWERY, PAuckland. Funeral Notice. T O. R., s. U. Tho Brethren of the «'rder are urgently re quested to attend the Funeral of the Wife of Bio. James Firth, of Charity Tent, Bolton Dis trict, recently arrived from Kngland per Ben Nevis. The Funeral will leave her late resi dence, corner of Lome and Abercrombie-street, TO-MORROW, at 3 o'clock. GEORQE GOTCH, C.R.. H. G. DORRINGTON, fee. Board ana Jbtesidence. BOARD and Residence in a family, 18s per week, washing included; bath,—Apply to Mrs Cater.jUpper Hob«on-street. APARTMENTS, Furnished ; next house to Mr Neumengen, Upper Hobsc-n-atreet; bath.



Piiblio Notices. . : XT o T I C E. m migration Office, Auckland, February i, 1880. The Publlo are hereby prohibited, under the provisions of "The Public Health Act, 1876." ■ from landing upin, or coming within the l'raits g of, the Quarantine Station, unless authorised s for that purpose by the Immigration Officer; ? and all persons not belonging to the ship are | strictly forbidden to board or go alongside the « British Empire, passenger ship, now in Qnaran- R tine, unless authorised in writing by the Immi- p gration Officer so to do. By the "Quarantine Station" is meant the g Island of Motu Ihi, EpwARD BROpHYf S Acting Immigration Officer and Superm- i tendent of Quarantine c ]V ° T I C B. j In consequence of the groat advances in the ° Metal Marfiet, Bar, Plate and Hoop Iron will he . advanced 10s per ton. Bar IroD, from this dato, ; will be charged £16 per ton. & g> MQRRIN t E. PORTER & CO. Anokland, February 2,1880. -jpUBLIC NOTICE. All persons are warned not to interfere with, | or remove, Firewood, or property or anyKina from Lots No. 1 and 2, Western portion of Lot 3. and Kastern portion of Lot 3, Parian of Hai akaonga, Great Barrier Island. WILLIAM ALCOCK. Auckland, February 9,1880. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. Take Notice.-The Valuation List for Arch Hill Highway District, for the year 1880. is now open - for Inspection at Mel's Store, Great North Road. objections thereto must be left at j the residence of J. McGregor, Bond-street, on or before the 15th day of February, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and acopy of every such objection most be left at Mells Stora not lesß than seven days before the next j sitting of the said Cou^ e3Mcqreqoßi Chairman. January 15,1880. : THOROUGH O*' PARNELL. . NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE. t The Valuation List for the Borough of ParneU District for the year 1880, is now opsnfor inspec tion at the Borough Council Office, Manusau Road Parnell. All objections thereto must be ■ left at the place of sitting of the Assessment ( Court, viz., the Bald Office, on or before the loth 1 day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection niuat . be left at the said Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. Dated this loth day of January, 1880. S. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk. -piRONGIA HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. ! Tho Valuation List for the above district for the year 1880 is now open for inspection at the - Post-office, Harapipi. All objections thereto must be left at the same place on or before the ; loth day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court, and a copy of every such objection i must be left at the Post-office, Harapipi. not leas » than seven days before the next Bitting of tne ■ said Court. ISAAC HODGSON. < Chairman Pirongia Highway District Board. CROWN PRINCESS No. 1 GOLD . MINING COMPANY (LIMITED.) Shareholders who are in a^ear for Calls iwh requested to pay up before THURSDAY, 12th instant Shareholders who have not paid on or before that day will be sued without further notice. By order. MACDONaLD. Secretary. Auckland, 4th February, 1880. S~~T JOHN'S CHURCH, EAST TAMAKI. 1 A CONCERT in Aid of the above Church will be held in the . PUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU, ' TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at Eight o'clock. Vocal—Mrs Mitchell Piano—Mrs Martslli Assisted by several Amateurs from Auckland. TICKETS—TWO SHILLINGS. "OONELESS C o D F i s i ; i I CLOSE BROS., l Queen-street. j eily handsome mottled X AD RIOHEBTS of DRAWERS and BKD ROOM SUITES at li w prices for cash. The above articles are well made and universally admired. WILLIAM NOREIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. DONDIKG WAREHOUSE. The undersigned beg to inform Importers.Mer ehante, and others having dealings in Bonded Goods that having purchased the Bondiog Stores at present occupied by Messrs G. and E. Lewis, they intend to enter into possession at the end of the present year, and trust for a con tinuance of the support hitherto accorded to late proprietors. HU LL BROTHERS. IN retiring from the business as Bonded Warehousemen we have to thank the DUblio for the support we have received in the past, and hope that the same may be continued to our successors, G. X K. LEWIS. Auokland, December 11,1879. XT P E T R V, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, &C, 24, VICTORIA STREET, Two doors below Holland and Butler's. ', Diamonds and every other Stone carefully Set ana Re-set Jowellery Made to Order and Neatly Repaired. WING to the pressure of business Profes or BTaser cannot leave town before the 7th February,, Persons wishing to undergo Private Examinations will be attended to during each afternoon from 2to 8 p.m. a. large assort menu of books, maps and busts. Madame Fraser's Clasaes as ÜBual. ■XT O T I C E. Ladies, bear in mind that Williams' is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid assortment of Ladies' Underclothing: Ladies' Belts, Is each; a nice lot of Neok Frilling, all prices from 4d yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-rings and Lockets, from Is to 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-Btreet, t our doors above Marke Entrance, opposite Sampler's. Open till 9 p.m. Y^ARKWORTS; MAHURANGL CHARLES THOMSON Begs to inform his friends and the public be has resumed Business in the Old Premises, known as "Thomson's Temperance Hotel," and hopes by strict attention to business to still merit the patronage he has alwayß received. Good Stabling and Paddocks. Horses for Hire. 1%/r R. A v Ju A JM Begs to inform the inhabitants of Mount Eden Valley and District that he has opened those centrally situated Premises in the Valley Road, Mount Eden, a a Grocery and General Store, and, as all articles will be of best quality and cold at town prices, he hopes to secure a fair share of patronage.—N.B.—Agent for the Auck aud Evknino Stab _ f|AO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. NOTICE. H. SURMAN.in thanking the public for their support while in businens in the Auckland Market, for the last six years, begs to inform them that he has Opened PRKMISES IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD, where they can be supplied with Fruit, Vegetables and General Produce, at the Lowest Current Prices. Note the address— H. S U R M A N, Kabangahapb Koad,



PUBLIC NOTICES. £8,000 w°R T H EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE; SHOW-ROOM ON FIBBT FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr H . g A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in 5 g Great Variety. o g Also, arrived by ' British Empire,' large w 3 additions to my Stock. >- Jj I invite inspection of all, especially of 2 ™ some Parian Statuary. £ g All the Goods arc very Choice. g 2 Largo «li mients to follow by 'City of SQubec' and ' llercia' from London. o _ o Selling prices ara nil priced at such rates q g as will induce my euotoiners to return for n tn what they want. o c* My Agents in London know the best & < quarters to bny thcße goods for cash, and E 5 only order what is readily told here. 3 EDWARD LEWIS. Custom-house-street, , 11th February, 1880. CA F~E IMPEK IAL E, QUEKN-STRKET WHARF, AUCKLAND. The above will bo OPENED on and after this date for Refreshment and Luncheon. J. GRIFFITHS & CO., Proprietors. Auckland, January 29,1880. MR J. TUCKER returns his sincere thanks to his Family and Shipping Cus tomers who have so liberally supported him dur ing the past three years, hoping ho has [given en tire satisfaction, and will still endeavour to do so at Measra Hellaby Eros., Shortland-street, under his new engagement. All outstanding Accounts are earnestly re questei to \>e paid at once, at tho Bhop.—Youra respectfully, J. TUCKBR, Butcher, Queen street. IVfEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT JJI INSURANCE COMPANY. Tho Allotment Money ia above Company being now Duo and Payable, I w'li thank tho Shareholders to forward me sanio on or before the litth February. 18S0. C. ALEXANDER, 7, N.Z.- Insurance Buildings, Broker for the Company. riOVEKNOK BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBBON-STREET Board and Lodging 20s per week (single room).-25s £ C. EMEKSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MTCDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-stroet, Hours of Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to 4, and 7 to 9 p.m. Lost and Found. LOST or STOLEN, on January 19, a Dark Brown Saddle Mare from Onehunga: " J.C." on tcirßhoulder; recuiliarbratidon off rump.-Anyouo giving information to J. Cobb, Onehunga, will be rewarded. k T7IUU.ND, in one of the dining-rooms at Sj St. Mungo Cafe a Mackintosh, the owner can have the same by applying to Manager. F the Boy who found the Lady's Hat at Te Papa Station will leave the same with the Guard ho will bo rowarded. Auctions. TO-MORROW. AT SIBBIN'S MART, AH 11 O'CLOCK. 151 WAIROA CHEESES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms on Friday, the 13th in3tanr, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSKHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of Couches, Cha'.rs, Mirrors, Tables, Pictures, ; 0 "- Q Books, Cheffonierr, Lamps, Sewing Ma chines, Clocks, Iron and Wood Bed steadß, Palliasses. Mattrassea, Bedding, StandaaniWarp.DinnerWare.Crookery, Kitchen Utensils, &c, &c. Also, Under Wiit of Fi. Fa., THH) MANUSCRIPT OF A WORK, to be cslled " S iventy-flvo Years in New Zea land," by a Pakeha Maori. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, UT Auctioneers. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16. By Order of the Trustee in the Estate of H. Wilson. COTTAGE ANdTILOTMENT, STAN- V LEY-STREET, NEWTON. Also, ALLOTMENT, NELSON-STREET, THREE COTTAGES, ALEXANDRA STREET. THE subscribers will sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the I6th instant, at 12 o'clock, by order of the Trustee in Herbert Wilson's estate, SOUTH NEWTON—Lots 24 and 25, of the Bub division of Allotment 16, Section 7, Suburbs of Auckland, fronting Stanley-street, with the Dwelling-house thereon; tlie property of Mr. Herbert Wilson. Also, NELSON-STREET—Allotment, near Victoria street, 51 feet frontage to Nelson.street by 130 feet deep, excavated to the level of the road. ALEXANDRA-STREET—Lot 49, Seotirn 46, 70 links frontage to Alexandra-street, with the three Cottages erected thereon; bow let at good rentals. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13. DURHAM YARDS. ;^iiqp FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, Chestnut Maro, medium draught, from Whangarei Heavy Draught Colt, from Waikato 2 Heavy Draugnt Colts, 3 years old ■, Jo i'm cl 2 Good Riding Hacks Hack, Light Harness, and Draught Horses Spring Caris, Dog Cart, Sydney Drays, Har ness, &c. . ■ ' Also, for Private Sale, Horse, Spring Cart, and Harnes • ~-. , at 11 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, R. C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by public auction, at his ' O'l Rooms, corner of Shortland-street, on February 13, at 12 o'clock, TWO CASES ELECTRO ■ PLATED WARE, consisting of—Tea and Coffee Sets, Butter Dishes, Biscuit and Manna- . ~ lode Boxes, Toast Racks, Salverj, Ctuets, '; Cake Baskets, Egg Frames, Tea Pots, etc. . *;" * Without Reserve. _—,—_ _ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16. AT NOON. Corner of Shortland ahd Queen ' STREETS. SEVEN-ROOMED COTTAGE, MOUNT EDEN ROAD. SEVEN-ROOMED COTTAGE, EAST. STREET/OFF COOK-STREET, FREE MAN'S BAY. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, on Monday, 16th instant, at noon, A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, off Mount ' ' r Edfn Koad, near the Railway Crossing, with stable, well, pump sheds, &c, Bituated. Ton , Threo Allotments of Land, 75 by 100 feet, laid 1 out in a gocd flower and fruit garden. i Also, ! Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and Large Freehold Allotment, 41 feet by 33 feet, being Lot 3, Subdivisions 11 and 14, Section 39, situate in East-street, off Cook-street, Freeman's Bay, and at present occupied by Mr . -,• Nicholson. ' Also, l Lots 29 and 30, Parish of Karaka, containing , about 300 Acres. 1 Lot 6, Section 3, and Lot Section 4, Subdi , vision of Part of Allotment No. 170, Parish o Oruawharo. ! Lots 68 and BS, Gibb'a Farm ) w e i,, on 1 Lots 21,30,69 TownshipofCollingwood / welaon* ? 7 Shares New Ztalaud Fibre Company. R. C. GREENWOOD Auctioneer. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12. BOOTS \ BOOT UPI'ERS 1 LEATHER I GRINDERY, &C. A. G. GRANT m XTAS been instructed to sell by auction, II JU on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, A Parcel of the above Goods to CIO3O Consignment, unreservedly. Terms at Sale. [Continued on Fourth Page.]