Mr May said that a suggestion had been thrown out at the meeting of the Associa tion to the effect that all cattle now on their way to the port should be quarantined. Mr Whitaker replied that that could not now be done unless the cattle were di seased .

Mr Buckland remarked upon the. advisa bility of appointing a qualified veterinary surgeon as inspector. Mr Whitaker thought the question was whether they should retain the services of the present inspector, and authorise him to employ a veterinary surgeon when required. That would be taken into consideration, but if they prohibited the importation of cattle an inspector would not be required at all.

Mr May: Except for stock imported from England. The deputation then thanked the Hon. Mr Whitaker and withdrew.

The Murimotu Difficulty.

[From oue Own Correspondent.]

Latest Particulars

WANGANUI, this day. A DISTURBANCE has arisen in consequence of the Ngatewhiti tribe taking money and permitting sheep to graze on land for which Major Kemp alleges they have no title. The Ngatewhiti's have 150 men at Wnipuna, headed by Karatine and Hakarai. Kemp has eighty men. KEMP NOT A KINGITE. The story that Kemp sent his gun to Tawhiao is not true, and it arose in this way: JHohepa, belonging to a section of the Arawera, heading that a disturbance was imminent, came to Wai puna, and said, "there mast be no lighting." Kemp replied that he had no intention or fighting, and gave up his gun to Hohcpa. SPECULATORS CAUSE THE MIS CHIEF.

The " Herald " goes into the matter at great length, showing the whole affair has arison from speculators occupying land for which they have no title. Kemp's action is explained, and it is asserted that be is only maintaining the rights of his people. The " Herald " also shows that the land in question is still under proclamation, and that the difficulty has arisen from the Government encouraging private specu lators (Studholm, Morrin, and Company) to negotiate direct with the natives.

Major Kemp on the War- Path.

[UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WANGANUI, Friday. The natives at Murimotu are unsettled. Major Kemp openly boasts that he has done with the Government, and threatens to burn Mr Moorhouse's home, and turn off the sheep. He prevents the wool being packed to Napier. Kemp's influence between Wanganui and Taupo is now paramount, solely on account of his hostility to the whites. All the settlements on the lower river are deserted by the males, who have gone either to Parihaka or Murimotu. Major Kemp has sent his gun to Tawhiao as a present. His attitude is bounceable, and he is rousing a feeling of hostility against the whites. The dispute re the boundary is now said on good authority to be but a blind. Public feeling is very strong here that Major Kemp's pay as Government officer should at once cease, and that he be called upon to answer for his seditious con duct. Old residents on the river say they do not like to notice the wide breach exist ing between the natives and the pakehas.

Operations at Waimate.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT),

HAWERA, this day.

THE ROYAL COMMISSION,

A native policeman and three more natives returned from Oeo last night and report that the Royal Commission, which went to Opunake ■wiil return to Hawera to-morrow. This has the appearance of utter failure to procure evidence. As regards promises of the return of part of the confiscated lands it is well known that 50,000 acres were pro mised to the Opunake natives. "Wirernu Kinga and his people, many of whom are in prison for ploughing, but notwithstanding this,there are numbers of natives remaining in the district, who are perfectly conversant with the whole transaction, and could have given valuable evidence to the Commission bad they been so enclined. Then again Te Whamata, Avho knows all about the promise of the return of the portion of the plains be tween Waingougoro and Inaha, when he visited the Commission the other day, con tented himself with making the absurd as sertion that he claimed the whole of the Plains, and these are the men who are supposed to be loyal and who yet by their conduct are very much like the followers of Te Whiti in their re fusal to bring forward claims tor investiga tion. They appear to think it is sufficient that they should show themselves to the Commission, and very few do as much as that. FAILURE OF THE COMMISSION. There is not the slightest doubt in my mind, judging from what the natives them selves, that nothing tendering to a solution of the [native difficulty will transpire until either the Governor or the Constabulary go to Parihaka, and the latter would be the liltcst visitors, and arc expected by Te Whiti. : THE JEWELLEIIY REGIME. During my visit to Parihaka I saw a gold watch with the inscription to Pehi Torua, "as a mark of love from the Government, 1872." Pehi Torua is at Paiihaka, and bo are the sons, brothers, and near re'ations of all the natives, loyal or otherwise, from Wanganni to Mokau, and many from Waikato. A young man was pointed out to your correspondent, who had just come from Tongariro with news of the disturbance in that quarter. Ninety-nine in every hundred natives say that Parihaka is the only meeting-place in the Island for the natives of the Coast, and why do we ignore the fact? TE WHITI WANTS THE CONSTABU LAEY TO COME. Your correspondent does not think it wise to send the Roval Commission there,but all natives, Te Whiti's and loyal, say that the proper thing to do is to send the Con stabulary. I heard it remarked to-day that, although the Commission is supposed to be perfectly independent, it is constantly attended by the present and late Civil Commissioners, during whose terms of office all these troubles have arisen. It is no use_ telling the natives that these are Commissioners and Commissioners. As long as they are all seen together they will be so associated in the native mind. This is apparent by the way the natives have addressed your correspondent. When referring to the Commission they use the plural "ratou," and not the dual "rata." As there are only two Royal Commissions, the plural is nodoubtrnadeupintheirminds by the Civil Commission.". COMMISSIONERS' LETTER TO PARI HAKA. The letter of the Royal Commission to Farihaka is stated by many to have been written to Te Whiti and Tohu. This is in correct. The letter was in your correspon dent's hands at Parihaka, and it may be freely translated as follows:—"To the tiibcs assembled at Parihaka. You may not have heard that we have arrived at Oeo. This is to inform you that we have arrived there to invite you all to Auckland, that we may investigate the causes which have led to the present troubles. Come, that we may hear what you have to say, when your meeting at Parihaka is over, and you are disengaged." — Signed. — I quote from memory. REMOVAL OF CONSTABULARY. Major Tuke, with the whole of the Con stabulary under him, are to move to Bay ley's, North of Stonev river, to-day. Mania, head chief of the Mangaparu, Napier, visited the commission at Oeo, on Thursday. He expressed his inability to compel his tribe to attend by saying : " Can one horse move four tons ?" Sir W. Fox replied that if a man was in front and a man. behind the load would be shifted. Mania answered that it would be the death of the horse.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The Theatre was well-attended last night, the occasion being the performance of the " Irish Exile," for the benefit of the Irish Famine Belief Fund. The cast was the same as on the last presentation of the drama, andthe artistes acquitted themselves most satisfactorily in their respective 'roles. Mr J. J. Wallace, as the exile, of course commanded almost a monopoly of the general interest, and he was frequently ap plauded besides receiving a call before the curtain at the close of one of the acts. The situations -were rendered very effective, and the audience appeared greatly pleased. The execution by the orchestra of Mr Cullimore's new waltz washighlyappreciated. To-night a sensational drama from the pen of Mr J. J. Wallace will be produced. It is entitled "The Man from America."

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LONDON,

February 20. For the Waterloo Cup, Honeywood beat Plunge,

DUNEDIN, this day. RACING PRIVILEGES. The racing priveleges realised £647 10s, against £601 last year. ALLEGED LIBEL. The "Star " hears that it is well known that a Canterbury racing man has instituted criminal proceedings against the "Times and Witness" Company for alleged libel concerning the running of his horses. DISTRICT FIRING. Jack of the Naval Brigade made 72, in firing for the District prizes.

NAPIER, this day.

NATIVE OUTRAGE.

A messenger from Patea has arrived from Mr Ardy to inform Mr Moor house that the Wanganui natives [have shot a number of his sheep, and threatened to burn down his home stead at Moumotu. The natives under Kemp, the chief of the Wanganuitcs, and Topia, chief of the Taupo natives, are pre paring for conflct.

"POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before K. C. Ban-tow, Esq.., ft.M.) INEBRIATKS. Two persons were legally dealt with for drunkenness. Frank Coyle being in a state of delirium tremens was remanded for a week. AUSTRALIAN GOLD. Edwin Mciiurney, a youth formerly of Naval Training School, was brought up on a charge of stealing the sum of £2 13s, on the 20th iust., the money of ThomasProude of Papakura. Piisoner pleaded guilty. He threw the pnrae and money into the sea. The particulars were these. The hoy, in company with a companion, went into the Salt Water Baths, and while the prosecutor, Mr Proude, was taking a bath, the boy McGurney took the Australian sovereigns and the silver out of Mr Proude's trousers pocket. He soon discovered his loss, and the boys were not allowed to escape. McGurney threw the money through the bars into the water. Constables Kelly and Sampson had dived after it without success. The father of the prisoner was unable to control his son, who was as stated " a young rascal up to every dodge." Fourteen days' imprisonment and a flogging. BAD ENGLISH. Emily Howley, a handsome young lady, who had lost her feathered hat, pleaded guilty to making use of bad language last night in Queen-street. His Worship said ho had hoped that prisoner had turned over a new leaf, as her face had not been visible in the box for a long time. He would, therefore, be lenient towards her. Fined 40s and costs, or 14 clays' imprison ment. RATHER GUMMY. Thomas Mulvany, John Holland, Wm, Sammons, Peter West, and Wm. Jarvis, were charged with stealing gum, value 25s near liiverhead, on ilie 18th February, the property of Charles James Boord. Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted, and Mi- Tyler appeared in defence. Mr Tyler said that in this case there was no larceny, but simply one of trespass. As soon as the owners infoimed the men that they were the owners of the land they left off digging, and said, "this is all the gum we have ; take it." His Worship said under such circum stances the charge of larceny could not be sustained. The case was dismissed. THE MAN OF MANY COiTS. William Bultitudc or Butterskle, with a number of aliases, was charged with steal ing four coats, the property of John Smith, farmer, of Papatoitoi, on the 15th and 17th of February. His Worship : What is your name ? Prisoner : Bultitude. His Worship : You seem to have a multi tude of names.

It was shown that Mr Smith had taken the prisoner iuto his employment, and bis confidence in him was such, that he had the run of the house.

Prisoner : I might as well own to it. I stole the four coats. It was a kind of mania. I did not want them.

The Court regarded the theft in the light of ingratitude on the part of the prisoner, and ordered him to prison for four months with hard labour, being a month for each coat. Prisoner received the sentence with evi dent satisfaction.

Yacht Race.

The race between the yachts Lala (Buch anan), and the Jessie Logan (Logan), took place in the harbour this afternoon. Mr T. Niccol officiated as starter and umpire. Thore was a fresh northerly breeze blowing. At the time fixed for the starting of the race—noon—there were a number of specta tors on the Queen-street Wharf, and con siderable interest appeared to be centered in the contest. The Lala, which was sailed by Moore and Warbick, occupied the wind ward position. The Jessie Logan, with Bell and Jones in command, was to leeward. The start was a good one, the boats getting away very well together. The Jessie Logan had gained an advantage by the time the Kail way Wharf was reached, but a minute later her canvas was Bhaking, and it was evident that the Lala bad taken tho wind out of her sails. The Lala then went ahead, and on the run down to the North Shore she gained slightly. The course then lay round the chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, and round buoy off Drunken Bay. In rounding the North Head, the Lala disappeared from view forty seconds before the Jessie Logan, Immediately afterwards the bob-stay of the Lala was carried away. 'Ihe accident, however, could not have caused much delay to the boat, as no sail was taken in. Off the North Head, the Jessie Logan passed her opponent, and then went down to the buoy with a lead. She rounded the first buoy five minutes ahead of the Lala and the buoy in Drunken Bay fourteen minutes ahead lof her. When on the star boardjtack, she gained on her opponent. The Lala had to make a board in order to round one of the buoys. When off the North Shore on the run home, the Laja retired from the contest, find put in there. Th 6 Jessie Logan continued her course, and the race concluded shortly before three o'clock. The stakes—£2o a side—are therefore taken by the Jessie Logan,

TE AWAMUTU RESIDENT MAGIS TRATE'S COURT.

February 19th, 1880,

(Before H. W. Northcroft, Esq., R.M.) Judgments foe Plaintiffs. —H. Culpan v. Henry Brunton, claim £2 lSs, promissory note, costs 15s 6d (Mr Gresham for plaintiff); I. Q. Tristram v. John Henry Pellew, of A.C. Force, claim 0a 6d, costs £1 Gs 6d (Mr Gresham for plaintiff); T. Gresham v. W. Kinnerne, claim £19 3s, costs 15s. ASSESSMENT COURT. There was only one objection, that of Mr Whitfield, of Rangiaohia, which was dis allowed, on account of informal notice of objection,—(Correspondent.)

It is rumoured that another Fire Insur ance Company is about starting, on a new tariff, and totally new and liberal principles. Amongst its leading and most popular features, will be found the following :—No additional rate will be charged for steam thrashers, timber, flour, or cotton mills, or stove-pipes. Permission given to store gasoline, cellolora, flax, gunpowder, and other highly inflammable materials free. Audit system, and no cash payments required. Kates, 100 per cent, less than those ruling here at present. No examina tion of the hazard by inquisitive and officious officers. A specially liberal discount to solicitors and advertised house agents, who make insurance a specialite. No inquiry into the cause of fires, the production of the policy (if not burnt) being quite sufficient evidence of loss. Its ie-insurance arrange ments on the Continent enable it to ensure any amount. Canvassers wanted, who will have exceptionally large allow ances. It will have agencies under salaried Branch Managers at the Whau, Howick, Panmure, and other rising and flourishing townships. Overtures will be made to secure a well-known and ex perienced manager, well up in general average on his return to the .country, who will be untrammelled by any Board of Directors, and whose power, like the res ponsibility of the shareholders, will be un limited. The shares are all taken up, and are always changing bands at a very small premium. It is not improbable that like Pharoah's "ill-favoured kine" this new Company will swallow up some of those institutions, which have had the temerity to pay dividends out of reserves. The name of this new competitor to public favour is the Grimjoke Fire Insurance Company.

Sporting Notes.

Nominations for the different handicaps at Dargaville, close on Tuesday next the 24th in-tant, either to the Secretary, Dargaville, or to Mr Perceival, Queen-street Auckland, by 8 p.m. The meeting promises to be even more successful than any previously held in the district.

The East Tamaki Committee have is sued a one-days meeting, for St. Patrick's Day, 17th March. The programme consists of a Handicap Hurdle Bace of 30 soys. Maiden Plate, 25 soys.; East Tamaki Handicap of 50 soys., and several other minor events. Visitors to this favourite little meeting will be able to enjoy both a trip by sea and picnic on the hill. The Eaces at Wellington call for little comment. The reported non-stayer Foul Play won the Cup in a canter by a length from Lara, Hailstorm second, two lengths off. Time, 3m. 33sec. Totalisator price about the winner was 5J to 1. Talent a 3 year old by Totara, carried off the Maiden Plate and Flying Stakes, in the latter de feating such flyers as Billingsgate and York. It is only fair to say he .vas receiving 261bs. from Walters representative. The Racing Club Handicap was the best race of the Meeting, it was won by a head by the Australian horse Vampire, after a slashing race with Hippocampus; the latter was con. ceding 151bs. to the winner. Time 2m 42Asc. The Totalisator seems to have been very fashionable at the meeting, it did away entirely with the list men. The odds appear to have been nearly 50 per cent more than could be got from the book makers. About £750 passed through Hill's hands each day. The machine affected bookmakers to a certain extent, but not so much as one would imagine. In time, when the public understand more of its merits it will, no doubt, make a wonderful change in the betting. Great complaints were made on all sides at the exorbidant charges to the Grand Stand. Musket's stock during last season, won seven races. The chief event being the Troy Stakes at Newmarket for two-year olds, being a sweepstake of 50sovs each. Value, 425 soys.

Fred Archer the popular English jockey, has, during the last six years, been at the head of the list of winning jockeys, during that time he has ridden no lesa than 1,171 winners.

I understand Mr John Smith has en gaged Jones, lately arrived from Australia, to train his horses Maid of Honour, Tim Whiffier, Xantippe, for the forthcoming Autumn Meeting. lam sure my readers will wish them better luck tb.au has hitherto fallen to this stable. Mr Jones brings over very good credentials from his previous em ployers. The following I able showing the amount of money added to races of different dis tances in Great Britain and Ireland in 1879, and the. amount won in stakes, including added money, will, I have no doubt, be in teresting to your readers :— Added Money. & a. d. & s. d. i a-mlle and under .. 18,103 0 0 Hnilo Selling Racea .. 9,888 0 0 23,291 0 0 5 furlongs and under 6 47.728 10 0 6 furlong Selling Races 32,173 0 0 79,901 10 0 6 f urlgß. & under a milo 26,078 0 0 G furlgs. Soiling Knees 9,007 0 0 35,085 0 0 1 mile & under 1J miles 30,588 10 0 1 mile Soiling Races .. 4,675 0 0 35,263 10 0 li mlloa and under 2 .. 39,711 10 0 li miles Selling Races dBS 0 0 i 0,1% 10 0 2 miles and upwards .. 11,757 6 2 2 mile Selling Races .. 205 0 0 11,962 G 2 Total .. .. „ .. £233,099 10 2 Of this sum £53,428 were given to two year-olds race, £16,573 of which were for selling races, and £110,754 10s wore given to handicaps. Ireland contributed £8,718 16s 2d of the total amount, and Scotland £6,315. The total value of stakes won, calculated according to rule xi (iii), ex clusive of matches, was £350,699 2d; and 2,113 horses competed for this amount. NIMROD.

HOW SHE WAS SAVED,

At Baden Baden, about twenty years ngo a Hungarian couut, Christian W and his daughter Helen came to pass the season. The young countess, charming and beautiful, and heiress to a large fortune bequeathed her by her mother, was soon surrounded by a host of admirers. She speedily became captivated by one of the mo3t worthless of her suitors, Carl M , because he had a handsome face, and long, black, wavy hair, was gifted with a fasci nating manner, dressed with exquisite taste, danced marvelously, and possessed raro powers as a singer. Carl was a noted gam bler and given to dissipation, and Count Christian became possessed of information that the young chevalier had quitted Naples in consequence of some scandalous adventure in which he had been implicated. Helen was so completely infatuated with Carl that she gave no heed to the advice, the prayers or even the orders of her father. She would not believe the reports of the disgraceful antecedents ot her wily lovor. The condition of affairs brought the old count, possessed of a remarkable degree of firmness*, to the determination of origi nating some plan whereby he could effectu ally overcome the persistent efforts of Carl to secure his daughter, as well as convince Helen that to save her from such au un principled man was a deed of paternal tenderness and care.

The chevalier had continued adroitly in kis work of ensnaring the youug heiress, and finally in direct terms asked her to eloj.e with him. He wrote a note propos ing a clandestine meeting at an hour wheu herfather was in the habit of going out to play whist with some gentlemen of his acquain tance, and in it made the suggestion, that if she favoured the proposition she should wear in her belt a rose as a sign of consent. Count Christian, having intercepted the letter, took occasion soon after to approach Helen, and asking her to go out with him, at the same time handing her a ilower, remarking : "put this in your belt as an ornament." She smilingly obeyed. In courso of their walk they met Cari, who bowed, and was overjoyed to notice that Helen had carried out Iris request. The Count conducted his daughter to the residence of one of their acquaintances aud requested her to wait until he called for her. This done, he returned to the house he occu pied on the outskirts of Baden. He had sent away his servants, and was alone. At the appointed hour Carl arrived and leaped over the garden wall. Finding the door securely closed, he entered the house through one of the windows. Wiih pleasurable excitement he hastened towards Helen's apartments, but great waa his astonishment to find her father armed with a brace ot pistols. Ihe Count closed the door, and said to the miserable chevalier:

"Carl M' , I could kill you; I have the right to do so. You have entered my house at night; you have broken into it. I could treat you as a felon—nothing could be more natural."

"But, sir," said Carl, trembling, and in an almost inaudible tone, "I am not a robber."

"Not a robber 1" exclaimed Count Chris, tiau. "What are you, then? You have come to steal my daughter, to steal an heiress and a fortune. I have your criminal letter. I shall show you uo mercy. If you refuse to obey me I will slay you !" ''What is your will, sir?" "You must leave Baden this instant; you must put at least 200 leagues between it and you, and never come into the presence of my daughter. For your travelling ex penses I will give you 20,000 francs." Carl endeavored to speak. "Silence !" said the Count, in a voice of thunder. "You must obey. In that sec retary is the money; take it." The chevalier ventured the remark : "Permit me to decline your offer."

The false modesty of the young man was overcome by the imperious gesture of the old man. "But," said Carl, " the secretary is locked." "Break the lock, then," returned the Count, and with his pistol in his hand he repeated, " Break it, or I'll blow your brains out."

Carl obeyed. "It is well, said the old gentleman, "those bank notes are yours. Have you a pocket book, with anything [identifying it as be longing to you ?" "Yes."

"Then let it fall in front of the secretary which you have broken open."

"What, sir?" "1 must have proof ■which will convict you. I mean to have all the evidences of burglary. Robber or death ! Choose ! Ah, I see you choice is made. Now go before me. Ida not quit you until you are a league from Baden. I return late, and enter no com plaint against you till to-morrow noon. Begone!"

Chevalier Carl could not resist the com pulsory order, and Count Christian's plan was carried out to the very letter. 'Jhe affair created great noise and excitement. Helen could no longer doubt as to Carl's character, and jt was not long before bis image was banished from her heart, and that was in due time surrendered to one of her cousins, a captain of an Austrian cavalry regiment.

Frequently men's noses are signals of distress. When they arc not red it is oft times a sign that,their owners are not able to buy coloring.

THE AUCKLAND ETENING c^AR, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, iffiO.



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VI7 AlmnTtcTSell, a Privy (or Closet)", Vt nearly now; very largo: now down in four p eces ; price 35s.—Mr E.W., Windsor Castle, Parnoll. _ WANTED, by a~ Widow Lady, a Situ ation as housekeeper to two or three gentlemen, with good references.—Apply this office. T\7"ANTED to SELL immediately, a V t Grocery Business, doing a good cash trade; a splendid chance for a man with small means; terms easy.—Apply Star Ofllce. ANTED, a Dairy of good Fresh Butter and KgRS; hißcheßt price Riven, aah on delivery.—Dedwood Store, Ponsonby. ANTED to Sell, really good Second hand Buggies; uinglo or double hooded, or open also, two First-Class Phaetons (new at Crowthor'B Victoria Stables. WANTED, a Teacher (married man), for a Country Township School under he Board.—Apply early to Box 33, Post-office. AJNTED, 'British Empire' Passengers to Buy Counterpanes, Ss lid ; Matting, 74d; Curtains, 5s lid,Bndall othergoodsequally cheap, at J. M. McLachlan's, 218, Qnecn-Btroet. ANTKD to Purchase, at once, a four or five-roomed Cottage in good repair, with a fair-sized allo ment; must bo within ton minutes' walk of Queen-street. No'sonstreet, Cook-stroct, or Vincent-street proforrcd. Price not to exceed £253 (cash).—lt. C. Oreonwood, auctioneer, Queen-street. WANTED, the Public to know that John Crocker has Opened his New Boot and Shoe Shop, in Wellesley-strcet, a few doors above He win Vros' TMart, and opposito United Service Hotel. He hopes by hixh-class work manship and lowest possible rates, to secure a share of public patronage. W~~ ANTED KNOWN.—Having made a rise, I am prepared to pay all my Creditors twenty shillinßS in the £.— John Smith Billiard-room, United Service Hotel. ANTED to Sell, a Superior Billiard table.—John Smith. Billiard-room, United Service Hotel, Queen-street, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN.—The Glasgow Bouse ia re-opened with an entirely new Stock.—W. H. JACOBS, Boot and Shoemaker, (late Kincaid & Co.) ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Pailings, Poßts, Rails, and Firewood in thoir yard, Customhouse-street West, opposito end of Hobson street. N.B.—The increasing damnnd for White Pine h»s induced them to arrange for a constant supply. Y\7" ANTED KNOWN a first-class Stock of Cloths and Tweeds; good workmanship and moderate prices are the distinguishing features of Tho Pantheon." J. FOPD, Tailor, 166. Queen-street. XXT ANTED KNOWN. Those who were disappointed can be supplied now with Single Frilling at Is, and Double, at 2a per card. Both are worth fully double the money. An extended list of goods and prices will appear Next Week. J. GREEN, Three Doors from Albert-street. \\r ANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie, TT Timber Merchant, has Removed to his New Premises, Lower Albert-street, opposite the Dock. Having erected Large Sheds the Timber wUI be always under cover, so that the public Iwill be supplied with Seasoned Timber at the lowestprices. Board Timber always in o^sck, also Hardwood Timber for Wheel wrights Xy ANTED KNOWN TO TRa.DKSMiN7"MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. Money Advanced in Sums of B2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instal ments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN. Auokland Loan Office. 165 Qunon-Ht.. ooDOSite Savings Bank. ATFIOKOUGH practical Engineer is desirous of meeting with an Engagement lo take charge of Sawmill Plant, or anything where steam-powor is used, such aa deep-lift pumping machinery, Brick Machinery, Brew eries, &0., &c. Would have no objection to drive a Portable Hngino and Thrashing Ma chine, and Keep same in repair. Highest home and Colonial references given.—Apply Stab Office. Dividends. THE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. INCORPORATED BY ACT OF THE GENBHAIi Assembly. 1874. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £1,000,000. The Dividend,at the rate of £8 per centner annum, for halt-year ended 3lßt December, 1879, ia now payable, and Shareholders on the Auck land portion of the Register oan obtain their warrants on application to this office. (Signed) WM. BURTON, Manager Auokland Branch. AucKland, February 13,1880. MOANATAIEI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Register will be Closed from noon on THURSDAY, till noon on TUESDAY, the 21th ,inst., when a Dividend of Two Shillings and Sixpence per fc-hare will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-Btreot. F. A, WHITE, Manager. • Auckland. February 16, 1880.



Fop Bale. I \ RAKE CHANCE. • EICH AGRICULTURAL LAND, CONTAIN ING Fine Kauri Timbek. FOR SALE, 60 aorss Splendid Land, in the Parish adjoining CaDtain Colbeck's celebrat d . Property. This Land is at the Junction of the Maunnaturoto and Waipu main trunk road. 1 Fronting the road the Land is level anrt ex cellent soil, at the back there is valuable Kauri b Timbsr. A bargain for Cash, as it must be sold to settle up a Trust Estate. Title —Crown ' Grant. Apply at once to Publisher «t the Star Office. . T7IIRT-CLASS GENERAL BUSINESS Jj FOR SALE AT HAMILTON, WAIKATO. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The STOCK-IN-TRADE and BUSINESS PREMISES of James Martin will be offered ' for Sale by Tender, as soon aa stock lists can te prepared. Tenders will be invited, either for the who'e Stock or by Departments, and either with or , without the Business Premises. J. M. CLARK, Trustee, Shortlandstreet, February 21. FOR SALE, a MEXICAJN SADDLE (suitable for Stock-driving), nearly new.— Can be seen on application at Quick's Stable, Victoria-street West. gflOR S ALE, Family Residence in Nelson- IJ street; eight rooms; on allotment 66 x2O feet; good orchard. Terma liberal.—J. Burtt, Cook-street. jmOR SALE, Heavy Draught Entire -( JD Horse; quiet and Btaunch in all work, and a sure foal getter.—George Lendrum, Queen street, Auckland. FpOR SALE," one 6-horee power Steam ' Engine, by Hornsby and Son; also, Thrashing Machine, by Marshall and Son, Tar pauling, Tool?, &c, in Rood workins order. Also, the Pure-bred Clydesdale Kntire Disraeli, 3 years old; tha Thorough-bred Entire Treg gealn; the Thorough-bred Entire lahmaelite.— Apply S. C. Caulton, Albert Hotel. FOR SALE, a, New Seven-roomed House and five acres Volcanic Land, fenced and subdivided; well planted with trees; 2Jmiles from Queen-street. Price, £175.—Apply Star Office. (riORSALEor LEASE, a Comfortable ' Eight roomed house, in Seaileld View, near Park Road. Possession on Ist March.— App'y to T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-stroet. OR SALE or Lease, a Large Allot ment, Albert-Htrect; also, 2 Allotments, with steam power, if required.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury'a Buildings. T 1! N Tl LENT! Prime Pickled Salmon White Herrings And Ling Fish On Sale at G. MOOD V' 8 & CO., Queen-street, Onehuuga. ROB ROY CANOE.—Good Kauri Canoe for Sale; price £6, delivered in Auckland: 12 feet long, 29 inches wide; most, lugeail, rudder, paddle. &c—Address "R.," Box 2, Thames. DEVON PORT, NORTH SHORE.— Houses to Let, furnished and unfurn? Jiod. —Oliver Mays, Post-office Street. CHANCE for Speculators and Work ing Men. Every man ought to be his own land'ord in Newton.—Allotments, 33 x 105, £15 to £30 each, only a few are now loft; 20 minutes from town.—S. Worms, Land Agent, Newton; or Pulienp's. Fruiterer, Queen-street. if 1 t\ t0 £1 "^ LiENT, on Building Society X/ JLv principles, or on other terms to suii borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 800 List of Properties for Sale on ith page.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money]deposited for investment. OR SALt (I'hoBp), Building Allotments, in Karangahape Road, Queen-Btroet, Nelson street, Spring street, Alexandra s'reet, Kyber Pass, &c, &c- -S. Vaile, Land and House A gent, Shonland-streeet. «* AGUES Ht P"arnell, with small Cottage, 0 Stable, Sheds, &c, suitable for a residence or for nursery grounds. The lease for 62 years, at £10 iier annum, will be sold cheap,—S. Vaile Land and House Agent, Hhortland-Btreet. BUILDING ALLOTMENT for Sale. A capi tal Building Allotment in Nelson-street, near the water. This valuable allotment wili bs sold cheap for cash.—S. Vaile, House and Lakd Agent, Shortland-Btreet. SACRKS.— For Sale (Cheap), nearly 5 acres, fenced, sub-divided and in grass, and orchard, with cottage, stable, cowshed, &c. Only half an hour's walk from Queen-street— 8. Vaile. Land and House Agent, Shortland-st. pa a a.—Substantially built Houso of six rooms, **u« with detacher wash-house, wood house, well, tank, &o.; allotment 30 x 136 feet, situated in a principal street; 15 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, Houso and Land Agent, Shortland-street. !pTq7wCOTTAGE of four rooms—verandah, dJlo\J kitchen range, all quite new—with allotment, 40 x 95. -f. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ahortland-Btroet. 1 aa ACRE FARM, to bo sold Cheap. This i.\J\J jfarm is of very superior quality; it is nearly all fenced in threo paddocks ; 75 acres in grass, 25 acres bush ; about one mile from rail way station —S. Vailo, Land and House Agent, Shortland-strect. ! TH O 11 SALE, Breakwater Allotments, Nos. i and 5, fonced Alse, 91 tons Kamo Coal. Apply to MoKENZIE & ROSS. (TIANKS. TANKS. TANKS Iron Tanks, now landing ex ' British Empire,' for Sale cheap. Apply to W. CRUICKSHANK, Commorce-street or Mechanics' Bay. i^LOVEIt AND /^RASS QEEDS ON SALE, AT THE HAYMAHKET (OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY) — Whito Clover Rapa Red Clover Timothy Alsyko Kentucky Bluegrasa Cowgrass Rod Top Lucerne Trefoil Pukokohe Cocksfoot Ryegraes—Perennial Turnip—Purple Top Ryegrass—Annual Turnip—Green Top Turnip—Swede, &0., &c. Also, BONEDUST, all degrees of fineness and quality GUANO—Peruvian, Mexican, and New Cale donian Kainit, Superphosphates &c., &c, &c. ALFRED BUCKLAND. r\ N SALE, DUNDEE CORN SACKS, MUNTZ'S PATENT METAL, 16 and IS oz. BEST MACHINE-PICKED OAKUM. H. B. MORTON. CONSIGNMENTS WHICH MUST BE SOLD -70 trunks Nathan Joseph's Boots 500 bushels Englieh Malt 10 Iron Tanks 8 i-casks Lemon and Hart'g Rum 6 i-casks Ballantine's Whisky 6 octaves Ballantino s Whisky 100 oases " Rob Roy" Whisky 20 caseß Cockburn's Firjest Sherry 1 case Ladies' Fans 1 bale Fishing Nets 5 bales Woolpacks 130 ca<n's Combe's Stout 40 half-barrels Whito Herrings 25 boxes Brown's Cornflour 100 kegs Pelgian Wire Nails 11 coils No. 9 Fencing Wire 33 hojrsheads Cow Grass Seed Bran, Oatmeal, lmnedin Boer, &o. JOHN REID & CO., 26, QUEEN-STREET. To Liet. mo LET, a Bed-room with use of Kitchen, X —Apply to i, Eden Crescent, Crescent Plaoe. TO LET, on Ponsonby Koad, top of Franklin-street, from March 1 ft, an Kight roomed Family Reaidenoe, with Outhouse, good well, tank, &c—Apply R. Laing, Ropemaker, Picton-strcet. TO LET (furnished), two seperate Rooms fit for working men, with or without board. Mr Purchase, Chapel-street, two doors from Alexandra Hotel. mo LET OR LEASE, Laree Commodious Store, with Ten-stall Stable, ' next Bank of New Zealand and opposite ( National Bank Wharf and Willow-street, Tau- ] ranga. Terms Easy. For particulars apply to i JAS. BODELL. I " Auctioneer, Tauranga. I



Volunteer Motices. T\ ISTRICT ORDERS. s Militia and Voln toer Office, I Auokland, February 19.1880. * Under instructions received this day. Colonel ■ Leokie w'll Inßpect th» whole of 'he Volunteeis : of the City of Auckland on MONDAY next, 23rd f instant, at 7 o'clock p.m. Bharp. Major Withers 1 therefore requests that Officers commanding 1 corps will have a full attendance of their Com panics at a quarter to 7 p.m , and form in • column by seniority. Every member in requested to attend Parade in Full Dress Uniform, and I with Arms and Accoutrements. E. WITHERS, Major, Commanding Militia District. \ UCKLAND BIFLE BATTALION^ ANNUAL INSPECTION BY COL. LECKIff. The above Companies forming the above, viz, Victoria, No. 3, Hobson, and Scottish, are notified to muster (as per District Orders) at the Drill-shed on MONDAY next, the 23rd instant, at a quarter to 7 o'clock. Uniform: Full dress arms and accoutrements. N.B.—Members ab3ent from this Inspection are liable to a penalty of Five Pounds. By order. W. F. CLTFTON, Lieut., Acting Adjutant. nVTEW ZEALAND REGIMENT XI ARTILLERY-A BATTERY. Attention. — The Battery and Band will Parade at the Drill-shod for Annual Inspection by Colonel Leckie on MONDAY EVENING next, tho 23rd inst., at a quarter to seven o'clock p.m. Uniform—Full Dress, with arms and accoutre ments. Every Member of the Battery and Band Is requested to attend. By order. QR.-M.-SERGT. E. HBIGHWAY, Secretary. AUCKLAND ENGINEER VOLUN TBERS. The Company and Band will parade at the Drill-shed for Annual Inspection by Col. Leckio, on MONDAY EVENING next, 23rd instant, at a quarter to 7 o'clock sharp. Uniform: Full Dresa with Arms and Accoutre ments. Kvcry incmbor is requested to attend. By order, K. DAWSON, Quarter Master Sergeant. Itf-O. 3 CO. A. F. VOLUNTEERS. Members of the above Company are directed by District Orders of the 19tb insl ant, to Parade for Inspection by Colonel Leckie on MOND4.Y HJVKNING next, at 7 o'clock sharp. All leave of absence is hereby cancelled. Uniform-Full Dress. A. MORROW, Major N.Z V., commanding Corps. Aquatics. ATAMATEA "OEGATTA Will be held at B A T L E V, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1880. COMMITTffiW : MrH. McMurdo Mr Adnms Mr I'owley Mr Underhlil Mr A. Colbeck Mr Arama Karaka Mr Haszard JVi r Maseflcld Mr W, Marrlner Mr T. Hull Judge : Umpire : Starter: W. M. Hill, Esq. Ist Race—Half deckkd Yachts. First prize, £12; second, £3. Entrance foe, los. 2nd Raco—Opkn Boats (Sailing) ; for boats 18i t. and under. First prize, £7; second, £3. Entrance fee, 10b. 3rd Race—Dodble-handkd Pctnts; not lets than 23in. beam outside bottom. First prize, £5; second, 393. Entrance foe, 10s. Ith Race — Whaleboats. First prize, £6 ; second, £2. Entrance fee, 10s. sth Race—SQrjAnE stkbnkd Pulling Boats ; not less than 4't. 6in. beam ; two oarsmen and coxwuin. First prize, £6; second, £2; Entrance fee, 10s. 6th Raco—Single-handed Punts ; not less than 25in. baam outside bottom, 18ft. and ur.dor overall. Entranco Fee, 51, 7th Race—Punth (same as 6th Race); pulled br boys under 16 years of age. Duck Hunt, Queasy Boom. Three entrieo, or no race, in each event, All Boats to bi entered Two Hours Bbfore the Race, or Double Fees will bo charged. GEORGE H. POWLEY, Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical. YODNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert Btreots.—Meeting for United Prayer will bo held THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible Reading will be given. Friends cordially in vited. A BIBLE CLA3B for YOUNG MEN every Sunday afternoon from 3 till 4. rnHEATJKEROYAL: SUNDAY EVEN J. ING SERVICES.—Under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association, To morrow Evening, from Bto 9. All are invited, Seata Free. EW MARKET WESLEYAN BERVICES.-Newmarket Hall.—Divine Service in tha above at 6.30 to-morrow evening )y Rev G. Spence. PITT - STREKT Wesleyan Church.— Services will bo conducted To-morrow, (Sunday), as under:—Morning, at 11, Rev. T. Buddie; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. Morlcy. "PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Alexandra - ntreet. — Sunday Services- Morning, at 11 o'clock, Roy J. Long; Evening, at 6 30, Kov. J. Nixon. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Excelsior Hall, Uppor Pitt street.—Afternoon, .at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. Long; Evening, at 6.30, auxiliary. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklin Road—Suuday Services.—Morn ing, at 11, Roy. J. Nixon ; Evoning, at 6.30, auxiliary. L~ORNE STKEET-HALL. — UNSEC TARI&N 'SUNDAY SERVICKS, 22nd February, 3880.—Morning Servico only, at 11 a.m. Subject; " Christ in Prayor; tbo true meaning and attitude of Prayer." /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, KJ BtCRESFORD-STRKET.—The usual Ser vices will be conducted TO-MORROW (Sunday), by the Rev. J. Robertson, M. A., in the morning, at 11 o'clock, and in tho evening, at 6 30 o'clock. _f IHUKCH OF JESUS CHRIST, OF KJ LATTKRDA.Y SAlNT;?.—Elders of the above Church (from Salt Lake City, America) will preaoh in the Temperance Hall, -Mbert strcet.lon to-morrow (-unday), February 22,1880, at 2.30 and 6 30. p.m. All are invited. No collections. pRAFTON ROAD WES LEYAN CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. TO-MORROW (Sunday), the 22nd instant, Sermons will be preached by the Roy Wm. Morley, at 11 a.m. Roy Allan Webb, at 6.30 p.m. Roy G. Bond will address the Children and Parents at 3 o'olock. Collections after each service towards liquida tion of Church Debt. THE ANNIVERSARY SOIREE Will be held on* the following TUE3DAY, the 21th instant. Tea at half past 6. After which a Public Meeting will be held in the Church. Chair to be taken by C. J. Stone, Esq. Ad dresses by Revs W. Morley, G. Bond, O. Griffin and others. The Choir will render Musical Seleotions during tho ovening. Tickets, Is 6d; children, Is. Sewing Machines. T1 SI ABLISHJSi) 185 5. I CO CHEAPEST BEST HOUSH! £ QUALITY O MACHINES T H E| |f TRADE." g ONLY" % W IT 246, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. established 185 5. w. c. &*»***> THE GREAT MACHINE IMPORTER, is nobody's agent ! imports Direct the following Machines Singer, Genuino Arm and Platform Frister & RoßStnan Princess of Wales Wertheim Home Companion, the New \v heeler & Wilson Home Shuttle Co.'s New Grover & Baker latest and best Domestic Howe—A., B, and C. And Other Good Makers, 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. Machines kept in order twelve months free ot charge. These are some of the advantages of Pur chasing at the IG t R E A T DEPOT, I QUEEN-STREET



Public Notices. I MR MORRISON, of Papatoitoi, is appointed Agent for the Star. Parties desirous of becoming Subscribers will kindlr favour him with their names. TMPORTANT NOTICE. All Accounls due to the undersigned not paid, or personally arrangtd for, by February 28th next, will be handed to a solicitor for recovery. EBENEZffiR WOOD, Symonds street, 20th February, 1880. "OELIEF FOR THE POOR IN X\) JERUSALEM. RabbiHurwitz, whose stayjhereisiUmlteito'about a fortnight, will gladly receive subscriptions in aid of the permamnt establishment of a SOUP KITCHKN for tho present distress in the Holy Land, and to relieve the numerous helpless how constantly flocking to this city to end their days. Rabbi Hurwitz carries credentials from the British Consul, testifying to the merits of his Mission. Subscriptions in aid will bo gladly received by Messrs L. D. Nathan aud Co., E. and A. Isaacs, P. A. Philips and Edward Lewis. jffI^^WELLINGTON AND jglgSg; VV WANGANUI LINE OF ■BsarawSTEAMERS. The s.s. 'KANGATI RA,1 Captain Habvjsy, Will leave Onehunga for Taranaki, Wangann and Wellington on TUESDAY, the 21th inst. at 5 p.m. Latest Train for Passengers at i 15 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CttUICKSH ANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. February 21,1880. T> B CHARLES BURTOM'S ESTATE. Pending Final arrangements for WiNDiNG-ur this Estate, THE BUSINESSES, Both in Parnbll and O.ueen-3trbet, Will be carried on, as usual, under the Manage ment of Mr. Charles Bubton. C. J. STONff, ) T _ nH) . pp - G. W. OWEN, f Trusfcees- PRESIDENTS in the neighbourhood of JiA) the proposed New Hotel about to be erected at the junction of Edwin and Pitt street, Newton, will be waited upon for sig natures to a Petition opposing tha granting a liconee. C) T I C E~. Lidibs and GnKTLirMEN.-Being compelled, through ill-health, to retire from Business. I beg respectfuly to solicit a continuance ot the patronage so liberally bestowed on me for the last fourteen yeara to my successor, who will carry on busine;s with the same staff as myself, and at the same shop. Yours truly, C. LAROCHE. KYBER PASS PAINT AND PAPER. HANGING WAREHOUSE. The undersigned having Bought the STOCK, GOODWILL, and PLANT ot C. Laßoche, Painter, &c, &c, Kyber Pass and having engaged tho services of hia staff of workmen, intends carrying on business in connection with the Building Trade, and hopeß, by strict atten tion to business and moderate charges, to obtain a share of patronage hitherto bestowed on his predecessor. Cbarl s Liver would ca 1 attention to the facility with which he can undertake General Repairs by having the whole staff of workmen under his own suoervision. A General Stock of Hardware, Ironmongery, Nails, &0., will always be kept on hand, at town prices. CHAS. LAVEB, Builder. GO TO BATH to Roth's Publio hot, Cold, and Shower Baths, Victoria - street East. Charge, ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday Moknikgs from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and sup plied with every convenience, Turkish towels, lesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soap, fc o Seleot bath-rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling. Please note tho address:—Victoria- Btreet East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auokland r|.O THE GENERAL PUBLIC. NOTICE. H. SURMAN.in thanking the public for their support while in business in the Auckland Market, for tho last six yeara, begs to Inform thorn that ho has Opened PREMISES IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD, whero they can be supplied with Fruit, Vegetables and General Produce, at the Lowest Current Prices. Note the address— H. SURMA N, Karangahape Road. £3,000 o/ w ° X T H EARTHENWARE, CHINA & GLASSWARE. SHOW-ROOM ON FIRST FLOUR. Now Unpacking, Ex ' Loch Urr £ A Beautiful Selection of New Goods, in g Great Variety. P S Also, landing, ex ' British Empire,' large a g additions to my Stock. „ <4 gj An early inspection is invited, especially of 3 pj so cue Parian Statuary. g> 5 Tho Goods are very Choice. g H H f1 Large shipmonts to follow by 'City of S 6 Queboo' and ' Meroia' from London. j • 2 | SelUng Prices are such as will induce o o Customers to extend to mo a continuance a __ of their favours. w hj My Agents in London, thoroughly conver- 3 n sant with tho wants of the Colonies, are X __ thereby enabled to purchase (for cash) to S 2 the best advantage. f» O EDWARD LEWIS, CUSTOM-HOUSE STKEBT. Hth February, 1880. CAFE IMPERIALS, QUEEN-STREET WHARF, AUCKLAND. The above will be OPENED on and after this date for Refreshment and Luncheon. J. GRIFFITHS & CO., Proprietors. Auckland, January 29,1880. TT ER V HANDSOME MOTTLED V KAURICHESTSofDRAWERSandBKD ROOM SUITES at lew prices for cash. The above articles are well made and universally admired. WILLIAM NORBIE, Mottled Kauri Manufacturer, Top of Shortland-street. itf'OTIGE OF REMOVAL Mr Wm. Parker, recently in business as Wheelright at the Junction, Epsom, begs to in form his customers and the public generally that he has REMOVKD to Newmarket, opposite Mr Pearce, Blacksmith, whore he hopes, by strict attention to business and civility to those who may favour him with their patronage, to obtain a fair share of suopport. Address: William Parker, Wheelright, opposite Railway Station, Newmarket. "jy 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 Neck Frilling, all prices from id yard, and lot of Gilt Brooches, Ear-rings and Lockets, from Is o 2s each. J. WILLIAMS, Foot of Grey-Btreet, four doors above Marko Entrance, opposite Dampier's. Open till [9 p.m. TW" O T I c E. GAS REGULATORS. GAS REGULATORS. HORNK'S PATENT GAS REGULATORS. Gas Accounts Reduced 30 to 40 Pbk Cent Sole Agents for New Zealand: A. & T, B U E T, Duhidis. Our representative, Mr. A. H. Waddeli. will be in Auckland at the beginning of next week (23rd), and purposes introducing the above through the medium of the gaafitting trade. As his stay in Auckland wll be limited, early application for the above will be necessary to secure his immediate supervision. Full infor mation given regarding them on communicating with his address, Albert Hotel. DR. C. EMERSON TENNENT, Legally Qualified MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Dispensary and Surgery: Top of Grey-street. Hours ot Attendance: 10 to 12 a.m., 2 to i, and 7 to 9 p.m. C< PEC IA L NOTICE H. L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR} Exactly opposite the South British Insurance Offices new buildings, Shortland-street,! Has pleasure in announcing that he has on hand and to arrive his FIRST SHIPMENT of SUMMER GOODS, comprising English, Scotch, Bannockburn, Home spun, AND OTHBR TWEEDS. O" Special lines in Blue and Broadcloth, Fancy Coatings, Mozella and other Vestings, &c,, &c. N.B.—Every garment is made under the per sonal supervision of the advertiser, and he would particularly direct attention to the fact that NO machine wohk is sent out. Note the Address : Exactly opposite the South British new offices v SHOBTtAND-STREET



Public Notices. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. John Macintosh Roberts, of Tauranga, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, formerly Resident Magistrate, but now a Colo cl in the Armed Constabulary Force, and Stuart Newalt, of Alexandra, in the Baid Provincial District, Sub- Inspector in the Armed Constabulary Force, claiming as Trustees, with power ot sale, under the will of a William Clare, of Cambridge, in the eaid Provincial District, Settlor, doceased, dated the 3rd day of December, 1878, having made application to be registered as Proprietors in fee-simple in a'l that piece or parcel of Land, m the said Provincial District of Auckland, containing 1 rood (more or less), being part of allotment 557. in the town ot Cambridge East, and the whole of the Land included in vol. 8, folio 277, of the Reaister Book, and also in all that other parcel of Land, in the Slid Town o( Cambridge East, containing 2 roods (more or less), and being other part of allotment 587, the whole of the land included in vol. 15 folio 232, of the Register Book—notice is hereby given tbat the applicants will be registered accordingly, unless caveat be lodged forbidding the aame on or before the twenty-seventh day of March next. Dated at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this 13th day of February, 1880. THEO. > IS'LING, District Land Registrar. MOSS M. LEVY.] [J. M. JACOBS "VT O T I C E. M. LEVY & CO,, in thanking their numerous Customers for past favours, desire to notify that they have taken into partnership Mr J. M. Jacobs, of London, and beg to solicit a continu ance of their support. The style of the firm will be as heretofore. Just Landing and to Arrive, ex Ben Nevis, British Empire, Stracathro, Mercia, and Te Anau, 115 CASES of General Fancy Goods, consisting of Cabinetware, Electro-Mated Ware, Purses, Pocket Books, Bags, Albums. Lustres, Vases, Centre Pieces, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Engravings, Brush ware, Combs, Clocks, Tobacconists' Sundries, Dolls, Toys, &c, &c. M. LEVY & CO., 29, Queen-street, Auckland. J~~ V T1 A TT TT T-T TT jprSSk -* I 1 1 A a U 11 U is&trf&M. LODGE, NO. 11. (EtfUoL fia llle Annual Celebra- Jsofltt%iH tlon ot the Opening of .x^SsSflfvP-s* the l.odtse -will be held m l'is/*» di*W at the Public Hall, Ota s3 V^W^^vTV huhu, on WKDNICS- Ii WJfflr™' ff \V&.Y, March 24, with a ltt3i<r2&L Grand Concert and wSMsT^WfgsTr"- Ball. The proceeds *•" will be devoted to the New Hail, Newton. Concert at 8. Dancing at 10 o'clock. Ticket-", 2s 6d each; may bo had of any of the brethren. TMPROVEMENT! IMPROVEMENT! K. H. BARTLKTT. Respectfully calls the attention of the people of Auckland to the fact tbat he is now furnishing highly-enameled Photographs at reasonab.e prices, at his studio. Queen-street, Auckland. This process was first discovered by Mr Hem, a popular photographer in Boston. Macs.. U.S.A., and has been practised by him since 1881. Ail though this method of beautifying photographs is attended with much careful manipulation, the result is very satisfactory and pleasing as well as beneficial, inasmuch as it preserves the picture from fading and spotting by exposure to air. He guarantees these photographs, when enamelled, to remain perfectly brilliant for fifty years, as time and climate bas no damaging effect on them. Please call and inspect our work. VfEW ZEALAND BOOT & SHOE J3I UPPER MANUFACTORY. The above Company intend comir oncing Busi ness on MONDAY next. February 23. ia the premises situated in Elliott street (lately occu pied by Ratterns and Sheppard), whero all orders entrusted to them will be executed at the lowest possible rates. The best cf materials only will ba used, and satiffaction guaranteed. W. KATTERNS, Manager. TRANCING CLASS. A Select Dancing Class will be held in the Albert Hall every MONDAY Evening, com mencing next Monday evening, February 23. Terms, Ss per month, or Is 6i per night. An efficient M.C. in attendance. J. NELSON, M U. f^\ ROVER and BAKER'S new Domestic \IK Sewing Machines, with domestic on arm and treadle, just airivfd at W. C. Dennes' Great Depot, Queen-street. A^ p h i l i p, saddlbr and harness maker,. Kakangahape Road, Newton (Opposite the Medical Hall). In commencing business at the above Address A. Philip respectfully requests a trial, feeling assured that his experience in the Trade in Auckland and other Provincial Districts will enable him to give satisfaction. Safldlery and Harness Work made and be paired at Low Rates, and with Despatch. mo ALL TIMBER CONSUMERS. NOW IS THE TIME! Persons intending to Build should begin at once, as they will never be able to Buy Cheaper than at present from THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING SASH & DOOR COMPANY, Mechanics' Bay, Wbo have the LARGEST STOCK in the Colonies, and having an IMMENSE AS SORTMENT of all kinds, are Selling at the most attrac trivo pricks. DOORS, SASHES and MOULDINGS, in Splendid Form. FOH LATHES AND TURNERY THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE COLONIES. IVFullest information promptly furnished on application to KICHARD MONK, Manager. •p i I s l i x v m. 100 DOZEN 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES (Quite sound), Only Is lid per pair. A Largo Stock of FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, COSTUMES, PINAFORES, DRESS GOODS, <&c., &c. To be Sold at Nett Cosh, for a Short Time only. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Costumes made in 21 hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 204 and 208. QUEEN-STREET. Education. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR V 7 SCHOOL PARNELL. Quarter Days :—January 27th, April 12th, July sth, and September 27th. School duties resumed Monday, February 2. JAMES ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. TI/jFr HENRY RO W E TEACHER OF MUSIC, Somerset Place, Howe-street. THE undersigned bega to inform the Public of Auckland toat he has Opened a GYMNASIUM and SCHOOL OF ARMS IN TBE PAENELL HALL. There will bs taught a'l sorts of Qymna&tics, use of Floret, Broadsword, Bayonet, etc., after the most modern and best principles, such as have been adopted by all professionals from the High School for Gymnastics in Germany. It U the object ot this system to develop by methodical cultivation of the body all power and faculties of the same, to render it Btrong, active and nimble, and to act upon the moral element by the greatest perleotion of the physi cal condition. >, There will be at present thrae different Classes: 1. For Boys from 9 to 14 years, Mondays and Thursdays, 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. There will be Taught: Free Exerciees, a proper Walk and Carriage, Jumping and Running, Gymnastic Plays, Exercises on Horizontal and parallel Bars, Ropes, etc, To open, THURSDAY,sthFebruary. Terms las per Quarter. 2. For Young Men from 15 to 19 years, Tues days and Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. There will be Taught, besides the above-mentioned: Trials of Strength, Trapeze and Ladder, Introductory Exercises in Fencing. To opsn, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: 15s per Quarter. 3. For Gentlemen. Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10 p.m. In addition to abovo-menliooed: Homo Kxercisea, Broadsword, Floret, and (if required) Bayonet Fencing. To open, FRIDAY, 6th February. Terms: £1 la per Quarter. G. ZUHN. nnHORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S X PRICKS CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 6C's Crown Brand Flour, £ c. d. & s. d. £s. d. perton 18 0 0 16 10 0 17 I) 0 T.B.&F. Canterbury Flour 14 0 0 14 10 0 15 0 0 Sharps, rer ton ..600 Bran, per ton .... 6 0 0 ~ Fowl Wheat .. .. 4c. Cd. per bushel. The above prices taolude saoka and bagr—saoks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cish. Auckland, 18th Noyesnber, lit



r Tenders. T^"E\V ZEALAND RAILWAYS. No. 17 Station Buildings Contract. Public Works Office, Auckland, 17th February, 1880. Tcnacra will ba received at this office until noon of FRIDAY, sth March, 1880, for the Ere tion of a Passenger Station, Goods Shed. Engine Shod and other Buildings, at the Helensville Station, Kaicara-Punui Railway. Plans, speci fications and conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Thames. Tenders mußt be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Work, and marked outside, 11 Tender for No. 17 Station Buildings Contract. The lowest or any tender will not nccsssarlly be accepted. By command. * (Signed). JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO KAIL WAYS. TENDERS FOE FILLING SCORIA AT MOUNT SMART B\LLAST PIT. Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WICDNHSDAY, March 3rd, for Filling Scria in Railway Trucks at Mount Smart Ballast Pit. Specificitions to be seen at the office of the undersigned. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. OB CHARLES BURTON'S ESTATE. SEPARATE TENDERS Will be received by the undersigned On or Before Noon of Tuesday, feb. 24, For the FREEHOLD PREMISES IN PARNELL, Now occupied by Mr. Burton; Together wiih goodwill of business and all neckssaribs for Carrying on an Extensive Bakery Establishment. A lso, for the Goodwill of THE QUEEN-STREET BUSINESS, With Leasehold Premises, Fixtures, Etc. Full particulars may be obtained of Mr. Charles Burton, ou the Premises or of the undersigned. C. J. STONE, I ",.„,,...„ G. W. OWEN, f lrU3t°es. Jl O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until MONDAY, at Noon, the Ist of March, 1880, for the Erection of a Villa in Park Road. Plans, etc., to be seen at my Office. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect. South British Chambers. rjIENDERS will be recei\ed till 4 o'clock I on THURSDAY, 11th March, for the Erection of a Banking-hou?e, in Auckland, for the Bank of New South Wales, The lowest o any tender will not necessarily be accepted Plans and specilications may be reen at tfco Bank of New South Wales, Auckland, and Tendera are to ba addressed to the Manager, endorsed, " Tender for Bank." W. B. ARMSON, Architect, Christohurch. mo CARPENTERS (AND JOINERS Tenders will bo received at my office until TUESDAY, the 2«h, at 12 o'clock, for Additions to tlie Star Hotel, New:on (labour only). . JAMKS WRIGbEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WKD NK3DAY, February 25, for the Erection and Completion of a Shop and Dwelling House in Ponsonby. ■ EDW. BARTLEY, Architect. m O B U I L D E B.S". Tenders will bo received by the undersigned, until noon of THURSDAY, 2(ith instant, for Additions and Alterations to Villa at Epsom. Plans at my office. P. HERAPATH. Architect. WHAU DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders will be received by the undersigned ap to 6 o'clock p.m. on MONDAY, 23rd instant, for the Supply of 600 Yards of Scoria Aab, For particulars apply to JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman. Whau, February 20,1880. TO ENGINEERS, MILLWRIGHTS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received—for the whole or separately—until noon of SATURDAY, Febru ary 23,1880, for the Re-erection and He instating Sawmill and Machinery, at Wongapoa, for the Royal Insurance Company. Hans and specifications may be seen at my OfSce, atichbury's Buildings. EDWAKD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of THUR DAY, February 26, for the Erection and Com pletion of a Villa Residence in Alfred-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. TV|~ANGERE HIGHWAY BOARd! Tenders will be received up to SATURDAY, February 28th, at 4 p.m., by the undersigned, for depositing 2000 yards o" Metal on theMan gere Roads, also for Forming and Metalling 33 Chains of Road. Further information from JAMES ROBEBTSON, JUN.. Chairman oC District Board. VTEWMARKET HIGHWAY JLI DISTRICT. Wanted, Tenders for about 200 feet Drainage and Pipes will be received ud to the 28th instant, atjnooo, by the undersigned, with whom speci fications may be seen. WM. MORGAN; Chairman. MOUNT ALBERT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders ara invited until TUESDAY, the 2nd March, for Onrtirg Broken Metal and Scotia Ash in the above district. Information from the Secretary, J. Braith waito, Mount Albert. A. K. TAYLOR. Chairman. . Meetings, - ; , mHAMES GAS COMPANY JL (LIMITED). , The ITalf-yearly General Meeting of' the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Offic\ Shortiand street, on FRI DAY, the 27th instant, at 2 p.m. F. A. WHITB. Secretary. Auckland, February 16,1880. PRIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD. MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of Share holders is hereby convened to be field at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street (next Post-office). Auckland, on MONDAY, Ist March, 1880, at 12 o'clock, noon. Business:—To receive Directors' Renort and Balance-sheet, and Elect two Directors and an Auditor. KOBERT HORNB, Legal Manager. Auckland, February 20,1880. Board ana .Residence. AVAC^NCV for one Gentleman at Kxonia House, Upper Hobeon-strect. C\ OVERNOK BROWNE HOTJSII VX HOBSON-STREKT Board and Lodging 20s per week lalnida room),_2ss Auctions. TUESDAY, FEBitUARY 24. By Order of the Agent for Public Trustee. CLOTHING AND JEWELLERY. rflKEsubscribers will sell at their Iloonis, X Fort street, on Tuesday, 21th instant, at 11 o'clock, In the Estate of Dickson, deceased, 3 Bags""" 1*6'"13 } ClothiD>* Silver Watch, Gold Chain and Locket Diamond Ring, &c. • ." . • In the Estate of Milne, deceased, 2 Boxes Clothing Gold Bracelet Rings, Chains, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. , j JEWELLERY! JEWELLERYI In the Estate of W. Good, of Gisborne. nnHE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, JL Fort-st'eet, on Wednesday, 25th instant, at 11 o'clock, The STOCK-IN-TH ADE OF J KWKLLERY In the above Estate, consisting of Gold Set*. Ear-rings, Charms Bracolets, Solitaires, Bines. Kfsya I'iue, Chains, Necklets, Watcheß Silver and Jet Ornaments, &c, &c. No Kesoive. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, \ Auctioneers. ' [Continued on Fourth.Pagre.] I